Press How was it after inspecting the LRT, Sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Today, I and a number of public figures: Ari  Lasso, Yuni Shara, Desta, Nirina, Indy, Aurel, Ola, Sari, Widi, Prisia, Lukman, Chelsea. Press How about Cak Lontong? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) No need to […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, May peace be upon us all, Om swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished Minister of Public Works and Public Housing, Cabinet Secretary, Governor of Special Capital Region of Jakarta; Deputy Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, Distinguished General Chairperson and Members of the Central Board of the Association […]

Journalist Regarding the ASEAN Summit readiness, Sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Yes. Everything has been planned and prepared; we hope that by the ASEAN Summit in September, everything will be 100 percent ready. Journalist Regarding attendance, we received information that non-ASEAN heads of state are also slated to attend. What’s the […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Distinguished Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, His Excellency ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, Excellencies Ambassadors of Friendly Countries, Ladies and Gentlemen. Today marks the founding of ASEAN 56 years ago with a spirit to make Southeast Asia a peaceful, stable, and prosperous region. And today, I would like to […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) After being constructed for 18 months, Indonesia Arena is completed today and can be used. The stadium which construction used a total budget of Rp640 billion is expected to be used to host upcoming national and international events in Indonesia. It adds the number of indoor stadiums […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good morning, May prosperity be upon us all. Distinguished ministers, Governor of Jakarta, President Directors of Indonesia SOEs, athletes, ladies and gentlemen, We now already have an arena with a capacity of around 16,000 people, built with the budget of Rp640 billion within only eighteen months. It is very fast. This Indonesia […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Distinguished Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) of the Republic of Indonesia and Chairperson of the 44th AIPA Ibu Dr. Puan Maharani; Distinguished Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) of the Republic of Indonesia; Distinguished Speakers and Deputy Speakers, and members of the parliaments from AIPA observer countries; Distinguished Secretary General of […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, May prosperity be upon us all, Om swastiastu, Namo buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet, Distinguished Secretary General of ASEAN, Distinguished Chairperson of PBNU Kiai Haji Yahya Cholil Staquf, Distinguished Leading Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Kiai Haji Mustofa Bisri, Distinguished kiai, habaib, ulemas, religious leaders from various countries, […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo): Yes, we want to reintroduce Kebaya in order to revive Indonesian character and personality. Because once again, the Kebaya is the character of Indonesian society, Indonesian women who are graceful, gentle, well-manner, and modest. It could be seen in Istana Berkebaya (the Palace with Kebaya) earlier. And, […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) and the First Lady (Iriana Joko Widodo) Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.   The First Lady (Iriana Joko Widodo) Before we start the event, please allow me to recite a pantun (a type of old Indonesian four-line poetry). Menur flower, rafflesia flower (Bunga menur, bunga raflesia) Blooms a flower, […]