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Jakarta (voinews): The Financial Services Authority (OJK), as the chair of the 2023 ASEAN Capital Market Forum (ACMF), is optimistic that ASEAN can script fast, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth.

OJK's Chief Executive for Capital Markets, Financial Derivatives, and Carbon Exchange Supervision Inarno Djajadi delivered the remarks at the 38th ACMF Chairs’ Meeting, which was held in a hybrid (offline and online) format in Yogyakarta on Monday.

"Approaching 2030, we must be able to realize the national commitment of NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and towards the goal of net zero emissions," Djajadi stressed here on Tuesday.

He said he is optimistic that the ACMF, as a regional capital market regulatory group, can contribute to ASEAN countries' economic transition toward a low-carbon economy, especially in the six sectors prioritized in the ASEAN Taxonomy Version 1.

ACMF will also develop a transition guideline so that companies can carry out the transition process in a transparent and credible manner, he informed.

The meeting also discussed the development and the transition of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) guideline, focusing on the aspects of disclosure.

"Regarding these two important topics, guidelines of VCM and its transition, we ask for support from all members to ensure that the determined targets can be achieved," Djajadi said.

ACMF will continue to strengthen collaboration with the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on encouraging corporate sustainability disclosure, building awareness, increasing green economy technical competence, and bolstering knowledge transfer.

This year, ACMF is looking forward to launching the Sustainable Finance Knowledge Hub, the ASEAN Green Lane, and the publication of the revised ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS).

The revised ACGS combines sustainability elements so they are in parallel with the revised Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Principles.

Furthermore, based on data from the ASEAN Green, Social, and Sustainability Bond Standards introduced in 2017 and 2018, ASEAN-labelled green, social, or sustainable bonds worth about US$38.06 billion have been issued as of March 15, 2023.  (Antaranews)

Jakarta (voinws): The Industry Ministry has issued the Industry Minister’s Regulation Number 6 of 2023 as a guideline for the provision of government assistance for the purchase of electric motorbikes.

"To expedite the establishment of the electric vehicle ecosystem, the government has made a policy to give assistance on the purchase of two-wheeled electric vehicles (EVs), which has taken effect since March 20, 2023," Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in a statement released on Tuesday.

The assistance will be disbursed as a Rp7-million (US$455.21) discount on the purchase of each two-wheeled battery-based EV, he informed.

The implementation of the program will be supported by an independent verification agency since the discount will only be given to certain beneficiaries, he said.

To be eligible for the assistance, people will need to be registered as beneficiaries of people's business credit (KUR), productive assistance for micro-enterprises, wage subsidy assistance, and electricity subsidies for households with up to 900 volt-ampere (VA) connections.

"The assistance program will be provided for a maximum of 200 thousand units for the 2023 fiscal year and a maximum of 600 thousand units for the 2024 fiscal year," the minister informed.

Director general of metal, machinery, transportation equipment, and electronics (ILMATE) at the ministry, Taufiek Bawazier, said that the aid will be provided only for the variants of vehicles registered on the Information System for Assistance in Purchasing Two-Wheeled Electric Vehicles (SISAPIRa).

The vehicles, which will be registered on the system, will need to meet the minimum domestic component level (TKDN) of 40 percent, in accordance with the ministry’s requirements.

The director general informed that the system can be accessed by EV industry players on sisapira.id starting March 20, 2023.

“The participation (of the EV industry players) in this assistance program is valid until the 2024 fiscal year," he added.

According to the Industry Minister Regulation Number 6 of 2023, EV industry players registered as participants of the program will not be allowed to increase their sale prices.

They will also not be allowed to change the components of their products if that results in a decrease in the TKDN value to less than the required level.

"The companies that violate these rules will be given administrative sanctions, namely the revocation of their participation in this assistance program," Bawazier added.  (Antaranews)

The launch of PUBG Mobile in-game skin from local fashion brand Machine56 - 

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf) supports the launch of PUBG Mobile in-game skin from local fashion brand Machine56.

In "The Weekly Brief With Sandi Uno" at the Sapta Pesona Building, Central Jakarta, Monday (20/3/2023), Director of Applications, Games, Television and Radio of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Iman Santosa said that the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is committed to helping strengthen the game ecosystem in Indonesia . Because the Indonesian market is included in the top 16 of the world's game market with total transactions reaching IDR 25 trillion in 2022.

"But most (Indonesian game market) is controlled by foreign games and only five percent of the local ones. Therefore we are trying to find another side of how to develop the multiplier effect of this game industry and here PUBG Mobile can help the development of the fashion industry sub-sector through (sales). ) merchandise," said Faith.

President Director of Mechine56, Rajaya Yogaswara, added that this collaboration is the first collaboration between PUBG Mobile and a fashion brand by launching in-game skins such as player jackets, pants and shoes in the mobile game application. On the other hand, this collaboration also presents physical apparel products that the public can wear directly, namely jackets and helmets. "Hopefully the players like and enjoy this new skin," said Yoga.

According to a release recived by Voice of Indonesia on Monday, Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno revealed that his party was preparing regulations regarding the acceleration of the establishment of the game industry ecosystem in Indonesia. With the hope that more and more local developers will develop local games.

"We are currently drafting regulations that are expected to be able to encourage developers to develop their products, strengthen research and training. So that there will be more and more local games and the industrial ecosystem will be healthier," said Sandiaga.

This event was also attended by echelon I and II officials within the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf online and offline. Also present was Country Manager Level Infinite, Elvarica Noviyanti; and CEO of Bubu and LabX Agency, Shinta Dhanuwardoyo//VOI

The Head of the National Library, Muhammad Syarif Bando, when he became the keynote speaker for Increasing the Community Literacy Index (PILM) for Banda Aceh City - 

The rapidly changing world demands changes in various fields. Humans are forced to adapt to change. Like it or not, intelligence capital is needed so as not to be eliminated in the disruption that occurs.

“A smart nation correlates with well-being. And the duty of the library is to educate the nation's children according to the mandate stated in the 1945 Law," said the Head of the National Library, Muhammad Syarif Bando, when he became the keynote speaker for Increasing the Community Literacy Index (PILM) for Banda Aceh City, Tuesday (21/03).

Why do we need an intelligent and literate society? The Head of National Library continued, because soon Indonesia will enter the democratic party.

This is where the potential for information disruption occurs which often leads to hoaxes, so literacy skills are needed to avoid misunderstandings or lack of understanding of information.

In fact, Indonesia still has literacy problems. Low literacy results in a low human development index, low income per capita, and lack of competitiveness.

In the social order it also has an impact on increasing crime rates, declining quality of health so that the poverty rate increases.

"Low literacy has a multiplier effect on development issues," added Syarif Bando.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday, the presence of the library does not regulate the tasks of agriculture, the creative economy, nor the role of cooperatives and MSMEs. But the library presents books to educate people with knowledge because a lot of jobs are wasted and taken by other countries because they are braver to see opportunities and are smart.

"There must be awareness," said the Head of National Library

Therefore, the existence of the library must be utilized as widely as possible by the community. For centuries, libraries have been the foundation of education, knowledge, and provide access to information and knowledge needed according to the times.

One of the significant contributions made is the emphasis on social inclusion. Where the library acts as the epicenter of social interaction, where many people learn and grow to be successful.

"Libraries have a big role in helping MSMEs, encouraging economic growth in villages so they can compete in global business," said Regional Secretary of Banda Aceh City Amiruddin.

The active role of local government and all related institutions is needed. They must have new methods, new concepts and theories so that MSMEs are assisted in product dissemination or creativity.

"And that cannot be obtained except by reading," said the Deputy for Development of Library Resources of the National Library of Indonesia, Adin Bondar.

In line with Adin's statement, member of Commission X DPR RI Illiza Sa'aduddin Djamal that humans cannot gain knowledge without reading. The shift in the meaning of literacy is now not limited to reading and writing, but literacy has penetrated technology, culture and other sectors.

"In 2023, Aceh will build a library building worth 10 billion in central aceh district, simelue and sabang city.
When we face the challenge of recognizing the value of our heritage, this has an impact on the difficulty of investing in skills and knowledge in producing quality local products. Local products have special attention, high quality, unique and definitely popular. We must work together to develop an awareness strategy by building networks and demonstrating the value of product diversity. Maximize the role of the library down to the villages"//VOI