Journalist Good morning, sir. President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Good morning. About stunting? Journalist Right, sir. President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) We are glad that the stunting handling in the last eight years has resulted in a very significant reduction [in stunting rate], from 37 percent to 21.6 [percent] […]

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, May peace be upon us all, Om swastiastu, Namo buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Distinguished Ministers, Head of the National Population and Family Planning Board (BKKBN), as well as Prof. Riono in attendance; Distinguished Commander of the Indonesian National Defense Forces (TNI), Chief of the Indonesian National Police (Polri), as […]

Press Statement of President Joko Widodo after Inspecting the Development of Ciliwung River Canal Construction Project, 24 January 2023 Yes, we are going back to Ciliwung river and talk about the Jakarta floods. As we are all aware, handling Jakarta flood must be from upstream to downstream. From upstream, the Ciawi Dam had been completed, […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullah wabarakatuh. Distinguished Chairperson of Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU), Distinguished Rais Am (Supreme Leader) of PBNU, and all ranks, as well as all regional boards of NU; Distinguished Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani; Distinguished Ministers of the Indonesia Onward Cabinet; Distinguished Governor of Central Java; Distinguished Kanjeng Gusti Mangkunegara; Ladies […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) Well, we have renovated the area. At least the façade is visible. Homestays for tourists have also been prepared. The Government has built 50 houses for the people. We hope many international tourists can visit Manado, North Sulawesi, especially in Bunaken. Reporter Is there any special procedure […]

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) We have decided to make Likupang area a super priority tourist destination in addition to the other four destinations. Therefore, let me inform you about infrastructure in North Sulawesi. We have improved the airport and now its terminals have a big capacity. From the airport to Likupang, […]

Reporter Mr. President, what do you hope from the construction of this dam? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) We hope Kuwil Kawangkoan dam could prevent and reduce floods, especially the ones in Manado, which happened in 2014. Second, it will also be functioned as a raw water supply for Manado, North Minahasa, […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, Peace and prosperity be upon us, Shalom. Honorable ministers, leaderships of Commission V of the House of Representatives, North Sulawesi Governor, North Minahasa Regent as well as all attending regents and mayors. My beloved children, Good morning, Is everyone well? It’s hot this morning, isn’t it? Mr. President is also […]

Journalist How is the development of our Primary Weaponry Defense System (alutsista), Sir? What did you say on your remarks just now? President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo) No. Earlier inside, I conveyed the importance of Ministry of Defense being the orchestrator for intelligence information on all of our resources. We do have […]

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Good morning, Peace and prosperity be upon us, Om Swastiastu, Namo Buddhaya, Greetings of Virtue. Ladies and Gentlemen, My Fellow Citizens, The Government and I are committed and make exert efforts to provide protection for domestic workers. The number of domestic workers in Indonesia is estimated to reach four million people and […]