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FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Euro 2024 - Group D - Poland v Austria - Berlin Olympiastadion, Berlin, Germany - June 21, 2024 Austria coach Ralf Rangnick celebrates after the match REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer/File Photo - 

VOInews, Berlin : Ralf Rangnick admitted there was doubt among the players when he was hired as Austria's manager in 2022, but the 65-year-old German has led his team to the cusp of the Euro 2024 knockout rounds.

Austria, who face the Netherlands on Tuesday in their final Group D game, lost to France 1-0 but were impressive in a 3-1 win over Poland, only the second time they have scored three goals in a single European Championship finals game.

Their aggressive, front-foot style has also earned admirers.

"(Marko Arnautovic) and I recently talked about it ourselves," Rangnick said of Austria's all-time leading scorer with 36 goals who was sitting alongside at a news conference on Monday.

"When Marko heard that I'd become boss here, he thought 'ooh, this might be a bit tight now', but I didn't see it like that. I didn't quite understand why it was seen like that.

"He (Arnautovic) played from the start against Poland and possibly tomorrow as well in such an important game."

The Dutch lead the group on four points, ahead of France on goals scored, with Austria third.

Defender Gernot Trauner will not be available on Tuesday due to injury.

"He didn't train today, he's definitely out for tomorrow," Rangnick said. "And even in the next game, he won't be able to play probably. I'm really sorry for him, because has been in top form so far, both in training and in the games."

Rangnick expects a stiff challenge from the Dutch, but he knows what to expect.

"It feels like the Netherlands have played the same way since(legendary Dutch player) Johan Cruyff's days," Rangnick said. "A lot of width and a lot of height on the pitch. Who wins the second ball will be crucial."

Rangnick said he grew up idolising Cruyff, a three-times Ballon d'Or winner and big proponent of the Total Football philosophy.

"I once asked my coach to play in (Cruyff's) number 14 shirt," Rangnick said. "Back then it was unusual because you only used to have the numbers between one and 11. Similar to Franz Beckenbauer, Cruyff was someone who had a huge influence on the development of football, not just in his own country."

Rangnick was interim manager of Manchester United in 2021-22 before leaving to take over an Austrian side stinging from missing out on qualification for that year's World Cup.

An impressive Euro 2024 qualifying campaign, however, in which they finished a point behind Belgium in their group with 19 points from eight games, made them dark horses in Germany and they have so far not disappointed//CNA-VOI 

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the city skyline of Jakarta, the capital city of Indonesia, August 5, 2021. (File photo: REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : the Jakarta administration is preparing a roadmap to preserve the metropolis’ role as Indonesia’s economic epicentre, even after it loses its capital status.

Jakarta, which marked its 497th birthday on Saturday (Jun 22) and its last one as the national capital, contributes nearly 17 per cent to the Indonesian economy.

The local government hopes the congested and sinking city can maintain or even improve its contribution, but the vision may be hampered by various obstacles, said observers.

Jakarta will officially lose its standing as the capital when the president issues a decree officially naming Nusantara, a US$32 billion megaproject in East Kalimantan, as the new seat of the government.

“I could later sign it, or later the president-elect (Prabowo Subianto) of the new government could also sign it.” Indonesian President Joko Widodo said. 

Presiden Joko Widodo announced the decision to relocate the Indonesian capital from Jakarta in 2019. Indonesia's parliament designated special status for Jakarta so it can still compete with other “world-class cities”.

It will remain as the country's economic hub, and a global centre for trade, services, finance and business//CNA-VOI

University Lecture and Research Tour entitled "Biodiversity and Oceanography" in Andalas University in Padang, West Sumtera (Photo : Kemenkomarves) - 

VOInews, Padang : Indonesia has been collaborating with OceanX since the end of 2022 to carry out a joint Indonesia-OceanX research expedition or Indonesia Mission 2024 to explore the hidden potential and beauty of Indonesia's oceans.

Not only research, Indonesia also collaborates with OceanX on educational aspects through a series of University Lecture Tours at several universities in Indonesia.

On Monday (24/6/2024), the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment together with Andalas University held a University Lecture and Research Tour entitled "Biodiversity and Oceanography".

Indonesia and OceanX will produce a documentary film resulting from a marine expedition in Indonesia.

Deputy Secretary for Maritime Resources Coordination of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Aniza Suspita, explained that 19 percent of Indonesia's waters have been mapped, but they are less explored, especially deep seas, such as the Java Trench with a depth of 7,180 meters, the Flores Sea 5,123 meters, the Sulawesi Sea 6,200 meters, the Buton Trench 4,180 meters, the Arafura Sea 3,680 meters, and the Banda Weber Trench 7,440 meters.

"There are still many Indonesian seas that are deeper than the tallest building in the world (830m) or the location where the Titanic sank (3800m). The deeper it gets, the more challenging it is to explore and understand. "Developing countries, like Indonesia, have limited funds and technology to explore the deep sea," said Secretary Aniza.

The research topics for this joint Indonesia-OceanX expedition include biodiversity, carbon potential, fish stock assessment, earthquake mapping and product innovation.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (24/06/24), the planned expedition route consists of five legs which will be carried out from May to August 2024. This joint expedition has anchored on Sambu Island, North Sumatra, then continued on to Banda Aceh, and Padang Bayur Harbor, and in the next few days will dock at Tanjung Priok Harbor , Benoa port, Labuan Bajo port, and ending the expedition at Bitung port, Manado.

Apart from carrying out joint expeditions and research, the Indonesian government through the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and OceanX held several University Lecture Tours, including those held at Syiah Kuala University and Andalas University in Padang.

Furthermore, it will be held at the University of Indonesia Jakarta, Bandung Institute of Technology, Udayana University, and Sam Ratulangi University until next August.

Apart from the University Lecture Tour, Indonesia and OceanX have another program, namely the Young Explorer Program (YEP) Indonesia 2024 consisting of 19 Indonesian citizens from various universities who will carry out expeditions in Jakarta-Bali and Labuan Bajo-Bitung.

These 19 Indonesian citizens are around 18-22 years old and come from the University of Indonesia, Bogor Agricultural Institute, Brawijaya University, Gadjah Mada University, Bandung Institute of Technology, Hasanuddin University, Padjadjaran University, Diponegoro University, Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology, Nanyang Technological University, Monash University, Athabasca University. This program will also include 11 students from the United States, Singapore and the Philippines.

From the results of the joint Indonesia-OceanX expedition, it is planned to produce two documentary films as an educational tool. As for the documentary film related to Earthquake: 20 years after the Aceh Tsunami and Indonesia Deep Sea Expedition,

"We will present scientific insights about the beauty of marine biodiversity, as well as megathrusts, volcanoes, earthquakes and various cultural aspects that will be an integral part of "Joint Indonesia-OceanX Expedition Mission," he explained.

Apart from that, Deputy Chancellor IV of Andalas University, Dr. Handmaidi said that through this program Indonesia and OceanX are committed to collaborating with experts, researchers and students to share knowledge, insights and innovative ideas,

"We are very excited to collaborate with OceanX which has breakthrough work in marine exploration and inspires and provide important information to many people around the world about the sea," he said.

For information, the University Lecture and Research Tour public lecture held at Andalas University in Padang on Monday (24/6/2024) presented OceanX Science Program Director Mattie Rodrigue, BRIN representative Dr. Ofri Johan and Taufan Wiguna, Indonesian Conservation Fisheries Scientist Dr. Elle Wibisono.

This event was also attended by the Chair of the LPPM Andalas University, Prof. Dr. Techn. Marzuki and Lantamal II Commander Marine Colonel (P) Mulyadi, as well as the entire community and students of Andalas University//VOI 

National Librarian Best Achievement Election 2024 held in Perpusnas building Jakarta (Photo : Perpusnas) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : The National Library (Perpusnas) is once again holding the National Level Best Achievement Librarian Election in 2024. A total of 15 librarians from various regions and agencies were selected as finalists in this event.

National Library First Secretary Joko Santoso said this event was held as a form of appreciation to librarians for their high dedication, discipline, and awareness of their responsibilities as information service providers to the public. Librarians have an important role in dealing with various daily problems such as poverty, the environment, education, security and health.

"The selected librarians are expected to have the enthusiasm to contribute to addressing these issues through their role as public information servants," he said at the opening of the 2024 National Best Achievement Librarian Election on Monday (24/6/2024).

Joko Santoso underlined that in providing library services, it is important for librarians to always innovate and have creativity. Therefore, National Library hopes that the finalists can have a positive impact through creative and innovative programs.

"The orientation in this selection process is the real impact resulting from the innovation and creativity of the finalist librarians who helped encourage the growth of reading data and public literacy. Thank goodness it can be replicated by libraries, both at the central and regional levels," he added.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (24/06/24), the 15 finalists for Outstanding Librarians this year have gone through a rigorous virtual and centralized screening and selection process for one month (20 April - 20 May 2024).

"From 531 applicants, 15 finalists were selected who will compete through the next process, namely interview assessments and presentations related to innovations in the library sector that have been carried out and their impact on society," said Plt. Head of the Librarian Development Center, Nurcahyono.

During the judging process until determining the results, National Library collaborated with practitioners and academics in the library sector as a Jury Team, including Labibah Zain from UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Titiek Kismiyati from the Librarian Professional Certification Institute (LSP), Ida Fajar Priyanto from Gadjah Mada University, Tulus Wulan Juni from the Makassar City Archives, Library and Data Processing Service, and Hanna Chaterina George representing the Association of Indonesian School Information Professionals//VOI