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March
The Indonesian Pavilion Receives Award at ITB Berlin
Written by Ani HasanahAfter winning the award for the Best Exhibitor for two consecutive years in 2016 and 2017, at the world's largest tourism exhibition, Internationale Tourismus Borse -ITB in Berlin, Germany, this time Indonesia must be satisfied with the third position after Thailand and India. Deputy Marketing Development II of the Ministry of Tourism, Nia Niscaya, as quoted by Antara on Sunday (11/3) after handover the award ceremony said that Indonesia has done its best. Nia Niscaya admitted, during the first three days of the exhibition on March 7 to 11, Indonesia hoped to obtain foreign exchange of 9 trillion Rupiah to 10 trillion Rupiah from ITB Berlin. The target has increased from 2017, which amounted to 8 trillion rupiah// ant.trs.Alika
March
Java Integrated Industrial Ports and Estate -JIIPE Has the Potential to Absorb Rp83.2 trillion Investment
Written by Ani HasanahThe integrated industrial area of Java Integrated Industrial Ports and Estate -JIIPE in Gresik, East Java, which was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo recently, is targeted to accommodate 183 industries from various sectors that will absorb investment worth 83.2 trillion rupiah. With the establishment of several companies in the integrated industrial area, it is believed to be able to bring sustainability to the national and regional economic growth. With the establishment of several companies in the integrated industrial area, it is believed can bring sustainability to the national and regional economic growth. As quoted by Antara, Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto through his official statement in Jakarta, on Saturday (10/3) stated that there have already eight companies invested their capital in Indonesia. Minister Airlangga added that Java Integrated Industrial Ports and Estate JIIPE is the third generation model of industrial area, equipped with reliable and integrated infra and superstructure such as harbor, friendly area environment, and innovation toward the realization of new industrial city// ant.Trs.Alika
March
Attending Democrat Party’s National Leadership Meeting, President Highlights the Quality of Democracy
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo highlighted the quality of democracy in Indonesia which has been moving towards a positive direction. Nevertheless, according to him, there are still things should be paid attention to, so that democracy in Indonesia can develop better. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Democrat Party’s National Leadership Meeting 2018, Saturday, in Bogor, West Java, the President said that democracy in Indonesia is running well, marked by the amendment of the 1945 Constitution which equates the People's Consultative Assembly with other state institutions. In addition, democracy in Indonesia has also grown positively with the decentralization of government and with the multiparty system adopted in combination with the direct elections at both the regional and central levels. However, according to the President, the journey of democracy in Indonesia should still be improved especially with the freedom of opinion in the community. According to the President, the government together with political parties in Indonesia and element of the society, must participate in building political maturity in the community. The President added the development of democracy in Indonesia should also be implemented by prioritizing the welfare and prosperity of the Indonesian nation.
“First we have to build political maturity, political ethics, and manners in politics, and also civilization in politics. Second, we must make democracy to be more felt by the people, namely democracy which is more prosperous to the people. These two things are important agenda in our political development. Contestation in the election of regional head, Contestation in legislative election and contestation in presidential level must uphold ethics and civilization. Contestation must be of mutual respect, not reproach and ridicule others,” the President said.
Furthermore, President Joko Widodo conveyed that in a political contestation, politicians in Indonesia must still uphold the eastern customs and tradition that put forward the decency and unity especially in providing examples and education for the younger generation. In addition, the President added that democracy in Indonesia should also produce the character of partisanship towards the people. Democracy must also be followed by governance with increasing efficiency. Democracy, according to the President, should also support innovation for national development. According to him, the Indonesian people can win the global competition while eradicating poverty and increasing equity. (VOI /Ndy/trans Alika/AHM)
March
Vice President Jusuf Kalla Instructs Haj Funds to be Invested in Saudi Arabia
Written by Ani Hasanah
Vice President, Jusuf Kalla instructed Haj money savings to be invested in Saudi Arabia because of the high profitability of the number of pilgrims from Indonesia. A member of Hajj Finance Management Agency (BPKH), Anggito Abimanyu said in Jakarta, on Friday that with the increasing number of pilgrims from Indonesia, the value of investment is higher and it brings about impact on high benefits. Anggito Abimanyu along with the President's Special Envoy to the Middle East, Alwi Shihab met VP Jusuf Kalla in Jakarta on Friday to discuss the follow-up of the Indonesian government's investment plan in Saudi Arabia using the Haj savings fund. In the near future, the Haj Financial Management Board along with Alwi Shihab will visit Saudi Arabia to meet with investors in Saudi Arabia and to discuss the follow up of the investment plan. (Ant-Mar/edit r/Trans by Rhm)