Journalist What is your opinion on Merdeka traditional market in Samarinda that has used QRIS payment system, Sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Yes, it is good. If all markets shops go cashless and all markets use QRIS payment system, I think that is really good. I guess this is a good […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Alhamdulillah hirabbil alamin, Asyhadu alla ilaaha Illallah wahdahulaa syarikalah, wa asyhadu anna Muhammadan ‘abduhu warasuluh, alladzi la nabiyah ba’da ama ba’du. Coordinating Ministers and Ministers, Vice Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, Chief of the National Police, Governor of Central Java, Mayor of Solo, General Secretary of Muhammadiyah Central Board and […]

Reporter How was the inspection, Sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) I noticed that the development of PT Pindad is extremely fast. Last time, we inspected [the factory] in Turen, Malang for bullet and ammunition [manufacture]. Now, we are here to inspect the manufacture of combat vehicles and I noticed that the […]

Just one, again, one. The price of shallots has dropped, garlic has also dropped, only one thing remains high, rice. We have carried out market operations, supply rice into retail markets and Cipinang [market]. We hope in two or three weeks, the price will start to decline, although it has also dropped a little. We […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good morning, Peace and prosperity be upon us. Om swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Honorable Ministers, Chairperson of the National Olympic Committee Indonesia (KOI), Chairperson of the Indonesian National Olympic Committee (KONI), CdM (Chef de Mission), coaches, officials, and athletes. Today, we will send off a contingent of 576 people […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Alhamdulillahirabbil ‘alamin, washalatu wasalamu ‘ala asrafil ambiya’i wal mursalin, sayyidina wa habibina wa syafiina wa maulana Muhammadin, wa ‘ala alihi washahbihi ajma’in. Amma ba’du. [This is introduction of speech in islamic fashion] Distinguished Rais ‘Aam of the Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board Kiai (PBNU) Haji Miftachul Akhyar, Distinguished Ibu Sinta Nuriyah Abdurrahman […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. May peace be among us. Distinguished Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, who are in attendance today with me, Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Minister of Agriculture, Minister of the Environment and Forestry, Minister of Cooperatives and MSMEs, Minister of State Secretary, Minister of Manpower, and Minister of Investment. […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good morning, May peace be upon us all, Om swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished Excellencies, Ambassadors of friendly countries; Distinguished Ministers of the Indonesia Cabinet Onward, Minister of Trade, Minister of Cooperatives and SMEs, as well as Minister of Investment; Distinguished Governor of Banten Province and Chairperson of Indonesian […]

This is the continuance of food assistance in the form of rice that will be distributed in September, October, and November. We are giving 21.3 million beneficiary families each 10 kilo[grams]. Thus, every month, 10,000 tons [of rice] from Bulog warehouses will be distributed to the people because the number of beneficiary families is 21.3 […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) I have visited the high-speed train project four times, but it was the first time I took a test ride. It was comfortable, and at the speed of 350 (km/hour) it felt smooth, even when I was sitting or walking. So, this is a civilization. Speed. Speed. […]