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, […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Alhamdulillah, it’s completed. This is for the section from Cigombong to Cibadak, and this will accelerate travel time from Jakarta to Sukabumi. What used to take five hours might now take two or 2.5 hours. In fact, there were cases before where it took six hours, nine […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, May peace be upon us all. Distinguished Minister of Public Works and Public Housing, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Governor of West Java Province, Leaders of Commission V of the House of Representatives, Regent of Sukabumi, public figures, Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank God, today the [construction of] 11.9-kilometer-long Cigombong-Cibadak segment […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, may prosperity be upon us all, Shalom, Om swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of virtue. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, especially esteemed LPDP (Indonesia Endowment Funds for Education) alumni, whom I respect, I am proud of, love, and many others. Earlier, I remembered the matter of this podium. It all started […]

Journalist Sir, could you give me your thoughts after trying out the LRT service again? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Yes, this morning I took the LRT test ride with several celebrities, including Mas Ari Lasso, Mba Yuni Shara, Desta, Nirina, Indy, Aurel, Ola, Sari, Widi, Prisia, Pak Lukman, Chelsea. I remember […]

Journalist What is the Government’s strategy so that batik exports can reach US$400 million, Sir? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) I noted that there were new creations, colors, and designs. If our economy is sound, automatically our batik [industries] will also recover and rise. Journalist Is there a special strategy to increase […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Good morning, May peace be upon us all, Om swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, First of all, I would like to express my greatest thanks to batik craftspeople, to batiks designer, to batik businesspeople, to batik lovers, to batik users who have continued and who have […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Distinguished Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia and Spouse; Distinguished all Kyai (Islamic teachers) and Spouses, Habib, Religious Scholars, Religious Leaders, Ulemas, Ministers, and Islamic students. Alhamdulillahi rabbil ’alamin, let us express our profound gratitude to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, for his mercy and blessing so we can attend the […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good afternoon, May peace be upon us all, Om swastiastu, Namo buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished the 10th and 12th Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Bapak H. Muhammad Jusuf Kalla, I have not met him yet because I came here earlier, Pak JK; Distinguished Your Excellencies Ambassadors, Ambassadors of […]