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 Indonesian President Joko Widodo expressed his appreciation for the award of the World's Best Minister given to Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati. After attending the opening of the Working Meeting of Indonesian Representative Head in Jakarta, the President said the assessment shows Indonesia's effective and prudent economic performance. In addition, according to the President awarding the award also shows the world's recognition of the positive domestic economic management.

Indonesian Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati was awarded the Best Minister in the World Award at the World Govenment Summit. Sri Mulyani earned the title on Sunday (11/2/2018) in Dubai, Union Arab Emirates (UAE). The award was handed over directly by Dubai's leader Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The Best Ministerial Award in the World is given to one minister from all the world's nations each year. The award, which was given in 2016, was obtained through a rigorous selection process and the determination was made by independent agency Ernst & Young and hosted by the Wolrd Government Summit. (Ndy)

World Health Organization Senior Advisor, Prof Chandra Yoga Aditama said the number of influenza sufferers is increasing from year to year. At a medical seminar on influenza and pneumonia held at Persahabatan Hospital, on Monday, February 12 in Jakarta, he said, pandemic or extraordinary influenza incidents could happen in the future. There are 4 types of influenza virus but only 2 viruses attack humans. Influenza virus type H3N2 or flu Australia in 2017 spread very quickly. Influenza virus cannot be considered trivial because it can be heavy impact. To that end, WHO recommends vulnerable groups of people to get vaccination. 

Chandra Yoga further explained, influenza viruses that attack animals such as H7N9 or Avian flu and swine flu or H5N1 can spread to humans who are in direct contact with animals. dr Prasenohadi, Chairman of the pneumonia case isolation room, Friendship Hospital said it has handled more than 200 people caused by the H5N1 virus. Therefore, flu control must be done to humans, animals and the environment. for that, Persahabatan Hospital as the National Respiratory Center Hospital held a seminar on influenza to raise public awareness and medical personnel. Dr Cahyarini, the Committee for Infection Control and Prevention explained, Friendship Hospital can screen the influenza virus. Transmission and isolation precautions must be ready. Transmission alert is a behavior to prevent infection through cough etiquette and use of masks. (Sekar)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo highlighted the importance of diplomats to pay attention to Indonesia's economic diplomacy efforts. This was conveyed when opening the Work Meeting of the Head of Representative of Indonesia at Gedung Pancasila, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Jakarta. In his speech the President said diplomats should be able to develop Indonesia's exports to non-traditional markets rather than relying solely on traditional markets. Related to that, the President stressed the importance of conducting market research efforts or market intellegence to find the appropriate products needed by friendly countries. In addition, in the investment sector, the President also highlighted the importance of increasing investment from friendly countries to Indonesia and vice versa. The President also hopes that diplomats can start promoting Indonesia Expo to be held in October. He wants diplomats to attract as many investors as possible through Indonesia's biggest exhibition.

Indonesia remained unbeaten in the men’s team category as it retained the Badminton Asia Team Championship title after thrashing China 3-1 on Sunday, February 11^th. Meanwhile, the Indonesian women’s team were halted in the Saturday semifinals after being beaten 3-0 by Japan. The championship in Malaysia acts as a qualifier for the upcoming world Thomas Cup men’s team and Uber Cup women’s team competitions, which will be held in Bangkok in May. It means that Indonesia has secured both spots in the cup.  Facing archrival China in Sunday's battle, Indonesia’s second-best men’s singles player, Jonatan Christie, played well as he nailed the important winning point as a starter. Jonatan, being world number 13, outshined world number seven Shi Yuqi 21-16, 17-21, 18-21 in the 1 hour and 11 minutes battle. Another winning point came from men’s doubles pair Mohammad Ahsan and Angga Pratama. In appreciation of Jonatan’s success, Ahsan and Angga continued Indonesia’s domination by thrashing world number 41 pair He Jiting and Tan Qiang 21-19, 21-18. Rising star Anthony Sinisuka Ginting nevertheless could not get away from Qiao Bin’s pressure. Ginting, the Indonesian’s nickname, failed to handle Qiao, losing 21-12, 11-21, 21-14 in 1 hour and 12 minutes, which prevented the team from winning the title quickly. In another decisive match, however, senior and junior shuttler pair, Hendra Setiawan and Rian Agung Saputro, outclassed Han Chengkai and Zhou Haodong 21-14, 21-19 in 38 minutes with Indonesia nailing the crown. JP 12.02.2018 Rezha