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VOI News, Jakarta:  Candidates tipped for ministerial posts in the incoming Cabinet of President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka will undergo a three-day orientation at the Military Academy in Magelang district, Central Java.

This was conveyed by two incumbent ministers in President Joko Widodo's government, who were summoned by Prabowo to his residence on Kertanegara Street, South Jakarta, as minister-designates.

"It has been announced that there will be outbound or bonding activities and briefings. However, I do not know the details yet," Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita told reporters at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Friday.

As reported by Antara News Agency on Friday (18/10) he conveyed that  he had been asked to be ready to take part in the planned activities.

Meanwhile, Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, informed that the orientation may last three days.

"If I am not mistaken, it (orientation) will be held for three days, from Friday to Sunday," he said.

As per reports, the ministerial candidates will undergo the orientation several days after being inaugurated at the Presidential Palace.

Prabowo, who is currently serving as Defense Minister, recently took steps to advance the formation of his incoming Cabinet.

On October 14 and 15, 2024, the President-elect invited over 100 figures tipped for ministerial and deputy ministerial posts as well as agency head positions to his Jakarta residence.

On October 16 and 17, the defense minister gathered them for a briefing at his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java.

Prabowo will take his oath of office as the eighth President of Indonesia alongside Gibran as the 14th Vice President at the Parliamentary Complex, Jakarta, on Sunday (October 20). The ministerial inauguration is set to take place the day after. (Antara)

VOI News, Jakarta:  Candidates tipped for ministerial posts in the incoming Cabinet of President-elect Prabowo Subianto and Vice President-elect Gibran Rakabuming Raka will undergo a three-day orientation at the Military Academy in Magelang district, Central Java.

This was conveyed by two incumbent ministers in President Joko Widodo's government, who were summoned by Prabowo to his residence on Kertanegara Street, South Jakarta, as minister-designates.

"It has been announced that there will be outbound or bonding activities and briefings. However, I do not know the details yet," Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita told reporters at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, on Friday.

As reported by Antara News Agency on Friday (18/10) he conveyed that  he had been asked to be ready to take part in the planned activities.

Meanwhile, Minister of Communication and Informatics, Budi Arie Setiadi, informed that the orientation may last three days.

"If I am not mistaken, it (orientation) will be held for three days, from Friday to Sunday," he said.

As per reports, the ministerial candidates will undergo the orientation several days after being inaugurated at the Presidential Palace.

Prabowo, who is currently serving as Defense Minister, recently took steps to advance the formation of his incoming Cabinet.

On October 14 and 15, 2024, the President-elect invited over 100 figures tipped for ministerial and deputy ministerial posts as well as agency head positions to his Jakarta residence.

On October 16 and 17, the defense minister gathered them for a briefing at his residence in Hambalang, Bogor, West Java.

Prabowo will take his oath of office as the eighth President of Indonesia alongside Gibran as the 14th Vice President at the Parliamentary Complex, Jakarta, on Sunday (October 20). The ministerial inauguration is set to take place the day after. (Antara)

UK Development Director to Indonesia, Amanda McLoughlin check te internet connection during a Rural ICT program in Sukabumi, West Java. (Photo : British Embassy) - 

VOInews, Sukabumi : The British Embassy Jakarta, through the UK Government’s Digital Access Programme, and in partnership with local partner the Common Room Networks Foundation, organised the fifth Rural ICT (Information & Communication Technology) Camp at Ciracap, Sukabumi Regency, West Java, from 7 – 11 October 2024.

This year’s theme, Rural Connectivity and Climate Resilience, brought together government officials, international partners, civil society organisations, ICT activists, and local champions from the School of Community Networks initiative.

Since its launch in 2020, the Rural ICT Camp has become a platform for capacity building, digital literacy, and knowledge exchange. Now in its fifth year, the Rural ICT Camp 2024 served as an international forum featuring technical skills training, IoT (Internet of Things 1 ) workshops, and discussions on using technology to strengthen community internet connectivity and climate resilience.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday October 18th 2024, the fifth bamboo-based internet tower was inaugurated by the UK Development Director to Indonesia, Amanda McLoughlin, alongside Alessandra Lustrati, Head of Digital Development Foreign, Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO).

Located at Pangumbahan Village Hall, the tower is equipped with an IoT weather station to support local climate monitoring. This initiative is part of citizen science, empowering the community to track their own climate data at a minimal cost.

“I am honoured to launch this year’s Rural ICT Camp, especially as this year also marks 75 years of UK-Indonesia diplomatic relations. Providing digital access and literacy is central to the UK’s Digital Access Programme and vital for sustainable development. This initiative helps bridge the digital divide and empowers rural communities to build resilience in the face of climate change. The camp underscores the importance of community-driven digital infrastructure in reducing inequalities and fostering climate resilience,” UK Development Director to Indonesia, Amanda McLoughlin said. 

Meanwhile, Director of Common Room, Gustaff H. Iskandar said that Community centred connectivity is critical to support sustainable development and enhance climate resilience. Citizen engagement can strengthen rural connectivity and meaningful internet utilisation//VOI

Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan together with the Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi hit the bell to inaugurate Dhoho Kediri Airport. (Photo : Kemenkomarves) -  

VOInews, Kediri : Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves), Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan together with the Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi symbolically inaugurated the operation of Dhoho Kediri Airport, Kediri Regency, East Java, Friday (18/10/2024).

Coordinating Minister Luhut said the presence of this airport was very important to accelerate economic growth in the southern region of Java Island. "Today is an important moment for connectivity and economic development," he said in his remarks.

Coordinating Minister Luhut explained that Dhoho Kediri Airport was the first pilot project in Indonesia with an unsolicited PPP scheme, where the project initiative came from the private sector and was supported by the government. The airport reflects effective collaboration between the public and private sectors, being an example of how the PPP scheme can overcome development challenges quickly. and efficient.

"The construction of this airport is in line with the Government's vision, namely expanding connectivity not only in the northern route, but also in the southern region of East Java," he said.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday October 18th 2024, this project is expected to provide a significant multiplier effect, not only creating job opportunities and increasing people's income.

In the future, he also hopes that new investment will continue to flow and further accelerate economic growth in Kediri and its surroundings, making this area the new economic center in East Java.

"Apart from functioning as an air gateway, Dhoho Airport is encouraging the acceleration of other infrastructure, including the Access Toll Road which is currently starting to be built with the aim of facilitating people's mobility," he explained.

Apart from that, Coordinating Minister Luhut stated that on behalf of the government he expressed his deepest appreciation to PT Gudang Garam Tbk. through its subsidiaries which have worked hard to realize this project.

As is known, Dhoho Kediri Airport has been operated by Angkasa Pura Airports since March 29 2023 based on Joint Operation (KSO) between Angkasa Pura Airports and PT Surya Dhoho Investama (PT SDHI).

The inauguration of Dhoho Kediri Airport was attended by the Acting Governor of East Java, Directors and Leadership of PT Gudang Garam Group, and other invited guests//VOI