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No institution has absolute power: President

President Joko Widodo has stated that no institution has absolute power in a democratic nation such as Indonesia. ...

President: Simplification of presidential threshold important

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said simplification of presidential threshold to 20 percent in the election law is ...

The alarm of Pancasila: saving state’s ideology from the brink of bankruptcy

Imagine if the people of Indonesia had never heard of Pancasila. The ideology that guides our citizenship affairs since ...

President conveys Indonesia`s efforts to fight terrorism

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed Indonesias views on terrorism, and his governments efforts to overcome and ...

Government urged to be concerned about dual citizenship issue

The government of Indonesia has been urged to be concerned about the dual citizenship issue, a member of Commission I ...

Indonesia, Maldives seek to improve cooperation in tourism sector

Indonesia and Maldives seek to strengthen bilateral cooperation especially in the tourism sector following the visit ...

Fadli challenges government to dissolve DPR

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Fadli Zon has challenged the government to dissolve DPR if it is not ...

Three causes to rapid spread of SARA issues: President

President Joko Widodo said there are three reasons behind the quick spreading of issues relating to religion, race, ...

Governments asked to remain independent facing Middle East political rift

A Middle-east observer said Indonesia should choose to remain independent facing new political development involving ...

Iran says cutting ties with Qatar will not help Saudi coalition out of crisis

An Iranian presidential official said Monday that cut of diplomatic ties and isolating Qatar will not help Saudi ...

Soekarnoputri invites world to apply Pancasila spirit

Former Indonesian president Megawati Soekaroputri has invited the world, particularly Asian countries, to apply the ...

Moderate Islam practiced in Indonesia strengthens democracy

As leaders of the worlds most populous Muslim country, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Vice President M. Jusuf ...

Swedish monarch meets Volvo community at old city

Swedens King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia met the Volvo Club of Indonesia (VCOI) at Old City area, West Jakarta, ...

State visit symbolizes strong commitment: King Carl XVI Gustaf

Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf said his state visit to Indonesia at the invitation of President Joko Widodo symbolizes ...

Sweden seeking more opportunities to strengthen economic ties with Indonesia

Sweden is trying to seek more opportunities to strengthen economic relations with Indonesia by holding a business ...