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Jakarta (voinews): Indonesia's national esports team for the Crossfire game event is partaking in a training camp program in Hangzhou, China, as part of the preparation for the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia.

"The training camp in China for Crossfire national team is part of PBESI's (Indonesian Esports Central Board's) commitment, especially in enhancing the skills and honing the intuition (of athletes) in competing strategically," PBESI's Secretary General Frengky Ong said through an official statement on Sunday.

He expressed hope that the good preparation of the team and support from professionals will result in good achievements at the multi-sport event.

The training camp is carried out at an esports hotel operated by the Chinese technology and entertainment company Tencent.

During the program, the national team will also conduct match-ups with strong teams from China to hone technical aspects, including skills and strategies, as well as non-technical aspects, such as mental readiness.

"Since February 2023, all national teams have been seriously trained through the national training center held at the Bellezza, Jakarta," he said.

He advised the national team to make the most of the training camp to carry out their mission.

Head of Indonesia's Esports National Team Yohannes Paraloan Siagian explained that Crossfire is one of the first-person shooter (FPS) games that has been around for a long time and has enlivened Indonesia's esports scene.

According to him, the national team had previously bagged the bronze medal at the 31st SEA Games in Vietnam in 2021.

He noted that the achievement had boosted the national team's confidence that, with innovations to prepare the team, including the training camp, it will be able to achieve better accomplishment at this year's edition of SEA Games.

Siagian expressed optimism that by participating in the training camp, which is supported by up-to-date esports facilities and opportunities for match-ups with reputable teams, the Crossfire national team will have better competitiveness for the 32nd SEA Games. (Antaranews)

Jakarta (voinews): President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) praised the beauty of Batu Cermin Cave in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai District, East Nusa Tenggara, during his visit to the super-priority tourist destination with his family, according to the local tourism office.

"The president saw the inside of the cave, then praised the cave's beauty. He was very satisfied," West Manggarai Tourism, Creative Economy, and Culture Office official Santo stated here on Sunday.

Santo, who guided the president's visit, said that Jokowi asked many questions during his tour there, including local folklore about the cave.

He noted that while Jokowi's family members who joined the tour walked down the trail to the cave, only Jokowi and his grandson, Jan Ethes Srinarendra, entered the cave.

Jokowi and Srinarendra wore helmets as safety precautions before entering the cave by crouching to avoid hitting rocks, Santo added.

The official pointed out that the president attracted by the natural features in the Batu Cermin Cave, which he said is maintained to give a good impression to visitors.

"The president also hopes tourists' visits to Batu Cermin Cave can increase after this. In principle, he praised the cave's beauty," he remarked.

After observing the Batu Cermin Cave, Jokowi and his family purchased souvenirs sold by local traders at the tourist attraction's front gate.

Jokowi and his entourage arrived by presidential aircraft at Labuan Bajo's Komodo Airport on Saturday (April 22) at 06.44 pm local time, after spending his Eid al-Fitr morning in his hometown Surakarta, Central Java.

Earlier, President Director of Labuan Bajo Flores Tourism Authority (BPOLBF) Shana Fatina confirmed that one of the president's agenda during his visit was to observe the ASEAN Summit preparation hosted in Labuan Bajo in May.

"(The president) is (performing) the final check for the ASEAN Summit," Fatina stated here on Sunday. (Antaranews)

VOInews, Jakarta: The echoes of Takbir from the sports field of the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow marked the start of the Eid al-Fitr 1 Syawal 1444 H celebration on Friday (21/4/2023). For Indonesian citizens attending, Eid al-Fitr is the most anticipated celebration, not only for Eid prayers but also for halal bi halal while eating a variety of typical Eid dishes.

With the COVID-19 pandemic progressing in Russia since early 2023, the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow and the Indonesian Islamic Brotherhood Association (HPII) - Moscow can again hold a complete Eid Al-Fitr celebration. In 2022, Eid al-Fitr was celebrated only with Eid prayers in the congregation without the halal bi halal tradition due to the implementation of the health protocol.

As for acting as the Imam for the Eid prayer, Adi Nuryanto, Education and Culture Attache at the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow.

"Alhamdulillahirabbilalamin is the most appropriate sentence for us to say at this glorious moment this morning. The reason is, Allah, is still pouring out blessings that we cannot count one by one, including health favors so that we can be present and enjoy the happiness of Eid al-Fitr," said Eid prayer preacher, Muhammad RizinskyRusno, Masters student at the Moscow Higher School of Economics majoring in International Relations, quoted from a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow received in Jakarta, Saturday (22/4/2023).

After the prayer, the Indonesian Ambassador to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, Jose Tavares, in his remarks at the Halal Bihalal event, told the Indonesian citizens present to always maintain the spirit of brotherhood and togetherness in this land of Russia.

"With this spirit, harmony and harmony will be created which will become our basic capital in living side by side in a pluralistic society, including with Russian society. And this harmony in our plurality received high appreciation from the community and the Russian Muslim Spiritual Agency when we held the Indonesian Cultural Evening event which was part of the Ramadhan Tent event in Moscow some time ago," he said.

Ambassador Jose Tavares also appealed to all Indonesian citizens in Russia to comply with local laws and regulations, and actively interact and coordinate with the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow to anticipate emergencies that might arise as a result of the geopolitical situation in the region. Not to be left behind, Ambassador Jose Tavares also wished Happy Kartini Day to the women who attended the halal bi-halal event.

"Hopefully, Mother Kartini's aspirations and struggles can continue to inspire Indonesian women in fighting for their rights in order to achieve a better life," she said.

The warm weather of 17ºC in Moscow complements the joy of Indonesian citizens in Russia who come to the Indonesian Embassy. The beating of El-Santri's tambourine, a marawis group consisting of 8 Islamic boarding school alumni who are now studying at various campuses in Russia, further enlivened the atmosphere with Islamic-inspired songs, entertained the audience who forgave each other and chatted together, and enjoyed dishes of chicken opor, beef curry, fried liver potato sambal, godog vegetable lontong, mayonnaise salad, and various Indonesian snacks such as risoles, lapis legit, sliced fruit, sticky rice, rice tape, cendol ice, fruit ice, jelly ice that tempts the taste buds.

The majority of Russian Muslims commemorate 1 Shawwal 1444 H on Friday, April 21 2023. There will be around 25 million Muslims in Russia in 2022, spread across various regions such as Tatarstan, Adygea, Altai, Bashkortostan, Chechnya, and Dagestan. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russian Muslims can carry out worship smoothly guaranteed by the laws of the Russian Federation. (VOI/Andy)

VOInews, Jakarta: More than 1,500 Indonesian citizens (WNI) filled the courtyard of the Indonesian Embassy (KBRI) in Bandar Seri Begawan to perform the Eid al-Fitr prayer at 1444 H., Saturday (22/4/2023). According to the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, different from last year, the Eid prayer this time will still be carried out according to health protocols, including wearing masks and each congregation bringing their own prayer mats, but not as strict as that implemented by the Government of Brunei Darussalam last year.

"This year there are no more restrictions on Eid prayers for children under 11 years of age and a limit on the number of worshipers from the Ministry of Health of Brunei Darussalam," wrote the Indonesian Embassy in an official statement received, Saturday (22/4/2023).

This year, St. Haji Minfadhlillah Hamid acted as the Imam for the Eid Prayer, while Prof. Madya Dr. Ust. Haji Abdurrahman Raden Aji Haqqi, Indonesian lecturer who teaches at the Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA) Brunei Darussalam. In his sermon, after a month of fasting in Ramadan 1444 H, Ust. Haqqi invites the congregation to celebrate the day of victory - Hari Raya Idul Fitri - by remaining in kindness and behavior.

“Like the meaning of Eid al-Fitr which does not only return to breaking the fast of eating and drinking during the day but is also synonymous with fitrah, in the sense of returning to purity; purity of heart and soul (tazkiyatun nafs), purity of mind (tazkiyatul fikrah), returning to the purity of religion," said Haqqi.

After the Eid prayer, in a friendly event with the Indonesian community present, the Chargé d'Affaires Ad Interim (KUAI) of the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, Irwan Iding, conveyed to Indonesian citizens in Brunei, to continue to comply with applicable regulations and maintain unity. and unity.

"The coronavirus outbreak has not completely ended, and for that, we must all remain careful and comply with health protocols wherever they are," said Irwan Iding.

The Indonesian people who were present seemed excited to welcome the Eid Al-Fitr Prayer 1444 H. This is the first time the Eid prayer has been held without restrictions from the Government of Brunei Darussalam. Previously, in 2021 and 2022, Eid prayers will still be held with various restrictions from the Bruneian authorities. Even in 2020, following the recommendation of the Government of Brunei Darussalam, the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan will not hold Eid prayers.

In Brunei Darussalam, 1 Shawwal 1444 H falls on May 22, 2023, according to the results of the rukyah that were ratified by Chief Judge Syarie, Sharia Court, State Judiciary Office, Royal Mufti, Ministry of Religion and Ministry of Development, after observing the new moon at least five locations in Brunei territory. This year the people of Brunei celebrate Eid al-Fitr 1444 H on 22 May 2023, the same as the citizens of Indonesia and many Muslim countries in the world. (VOI/Andy)