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Indonesia to have three new provinces in Papua
The House Legislation Body (Baleg) has officially ratified the bill for three new provinces in Papua -- South Papua, Central Papua, and Central Highlands -- in a plenary session on Wednesday (6/4).
Russia issues statement on whether Vladimir Putin will attend G20 Summit
Jakarta, IO - The Presidential Executive Office of Russia has issued statement on whether or not President Vladimir Putin will attend the G20 Summit in Bali on October.
“We will be clarifying this. After all,...
Student protest in Makassar to reject three-term presidency turns violent
Student demonstrations against three-term presidency in Makassar ended in chaos on Thursday (7/4). Protesters turned violent and blocked roads, causing severe traffic jams around the end of fasting. Police officers tried to disperse them through persuasion.
BPKN urges Jokowi to restore cooking oil prices in the market
In response to the high price of cooking oil in the market, National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) head Rizal E. Halim urged President Jokowi to reverse the price of cooking oil to the original retail price ceiling (HET) of Rp11,500 per liter for bulk; Rp13,500 per liter for plain packaged; and Rp14,000 per liter for premium packaged type.
Gov’t appoints Maudy Ayunda to popularize substance of Indonesia’s G20 Presidency
The government officially appointed Maudy Ayunda as the spokesperson for Indonesia’s G20 Presidency. Maudy is considered a smart young figure and is able to reach out to the community, especially youth, to understand the substance and importance of G20.
Solo Mayor’s meeting with Gerindra SecGen sets tongues wagging
Gerindra Party secretary general Ahmad Muzani paid a visit to Solo Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Wednesday (6/4). Gibran, President Jokowi’s eldest son, reportedly had serious discussion with Prabowo Subianto’s confidant.
Urged not to invite Russia to G20 summit, Indonesia reaffirms its neutrality
Indonesia has decided to invite all G20 member countries, including Russia, in response to pressure from other members urging Indonesia not to invite the country as a consequence for its military aggression against its neighbor Ukraine.
Transport Minister: 79 million people expected to make exodus trips
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi during a hearing with the House Committee V on Wednesay (6/4) briefed lawmakers on the preparation for upcoming Eid exodus traffic.
BEM SI threatens to encircle Palace, demand Jokowi’s firmer stance
The National Association of University Student Executive Bodies (BEM SI) plans to again hold massive demonstration and encircle State Palace on Monday (11/4) to demand a firmer stance from President Joko Widodo on the discourse to postpone the 2024 elections and extending the presidential term.
Gov’t expands visa exemption and visa-on-arrival policy
The government has expanded the policy on visa exemption for tourism visitor (BVKKW) and visa-on-arrival (VKSKKW) for 43 countries according to Immigration Director General Circular Letter IMI-0549.GR.01.01 dated April 5, 2022, to be effective from Wednesday (6/4).
Indonesia’s economy resilient in the face of Russia-Ukraine crisis
The World Bank is of the view that Indonesia’s economy is more resistant to the impact of Russian-Ukrainian war compared to other ASEAN countries. It is projected to even grow by 5.1 percent this year. If realized, that will be quite an achievement amidst challenging environment marked by commodity supply disruptions, increased financial pressures and other obstacles to global growth.