Today's Mosaic of the Archipelago presents information: first, it’s English Day Program for teacher in Kupang. The second information is that Merapi status is still alert although its activity is restful. The third information is that 4.0 Industrial Era, North Lombok regency explores Potential of Applied Campus in Malaysia.
Education office of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara -NTT plans English Day program for teachers at educational college in Kupang. Head of Education office of Kupang, Filmon Lulupoy told the journalists after declaration of English Day program for teachers in Kupang on Wednesday (30/5) that English language is very important in globalization era so that educators in Kupang must know English language well and correctly in doing their activities at school. Furthermore, Filmon said that the program is not difficult. It stars from easy things such as greetings to the teachers. The teachers are necessary to speak English with their students at class rooms. If it is conducted continuously, it will become a good habit at schools.
Institute for Research and Development of Geological Disaster Technology mentioned that there has not been any change of significant activity at Mt. Merapi in Central Java over the last one week. However, the status is still maintained on Level II or being ‘alert’. This was stated by Head of Institute for Research and Development of Geological Disaster Technology, Hanik Humaida in Yogyakarta on Wednesday (30/5). One of activities which was quite significant in last two days is the emergence of gusts and falling. The gust signs activity on surface to release gas, while falling signs that there are materials which are released. Hanik mentioned that after the eruption, the condition of materials at the peak of the mountain is predicted to be unstable and dry. This made the materials at the peak easier to be released. Besides, the activity of tectonic and volcanic earthquake sometimes happens. Within May, eruption of the Mt. Merapi happened several times. In one day, it erupted one until twice. Thus, Hanik reminded that people have to obey the recommendation of the Institute to not do activities at radius 3 Km from the peak.
We end Mosaic of the Archipelago with the information on 4.0 Industrial Era, North Lombok regency explores Potential of Applied Campus in Malaysia.
To welcome 4.0 industrial era, Regent of North Lombok, Najmul Akhyar met CEO Institute of Melaka Industrial Mastery of Malaysia, Datuk R Reghu to explore potential of applied campus. The meeting discussed potency and chance for North Lombok people to be able to go college while working for 3 years in Malaysia. The institute gives opportunity for 25 North Lombok students who want to participate in the program for free of charge. Meanwhile, Head of Regional Revenue Board of Group of Enterprises, Heryanto SP stated that innovation of going college while working can directly contribute to increase index of human development in North Lombok. Education and Culture Attaché of Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia, Ari Purbayanto welcomed the idea of cooperation between North Lombok regency and Malaysian Ministry of Religion. The Indonesian Embassy in Malaysia will contribute to help the realization of the event.