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PLN Gradually Recovers Electricity Supply (0)
State-owned electricity firm PT PLN has recovered electric power to Balaraja Extra High Voltage substation in Banten Province, and furthermore it will be channeled to Suralaya steam-fueled power plant (PLTU) to gradually recover its operation to reach its capacity of 2800 MW of electricity.
In addition, power supply from Gandul Extra High Voltage substations in Depok, West Java Province, will be channeled to Muara Karang gas and steam power plant (PLTGU) to supply electricity to the Indonesian capital city, Jakarta.
Acting President Director of PLN Sripeni Inten Cahyani said here on Sunday that the power supply to Jakarta was expected to recover within three hours.
"We apologize for the inconvenience today, and currently all efforts have been made to recover the Java-Bali power system, especially in the area of West Java, Banten, and Jakarta," Cahyani said.
The company has focused on power supply to PLTGU Muara Karang and PLTGU Priok to recover the system in the capital city.
Previously, PLN has recovered the operation of hydro-generated power plant (PLTA) Saguling and PLTA Cirata which are functioned as power stabilizer, and, at the same time, supply the electricity to PLTU Suralaya through Cibinong, Depok, Gandul, Lengkok, Balaraja and Suralaya extra high voltage substations.
PLTU Suralaya is expected to return to its normal operation within six hours to normalize power system in West Java and Banten.
Blackout that affected thousands of homes and public facilities in West Java, Jakarta, and Banten was caused by several troubles in the extra high voltage 500 kV transmission of Ungaran - Pemalang.
"PLN has taken its best efforts and will have evaluation to prevent recurrence of today's incident," Cahyani said.
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September
President Jokowi appreciates Organizing the 2024 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia
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Presiden Joko Widodo take a picture after give a trophy for Moto GP rider Jorge Martin in Mandalika circuit on Sunday September 29th 2024. (Photo : Vico-Setpres) -
VOInews, Lombok : President Joko Widodo expressed his appreciation for the development of MotoGP in Indonesia in the last three years. This appreciation was conveyed by the Head of State after witnessing the world motor racing event, Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia 2024, at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit, Central Lombok Regency, on Sunday, September 29 2024.
"I see that developments in the past 3 years have been very good, especially in management, the management is better, the facilities also look better," said the President in his statement to the media crew after the match.
Apart from the implementation which was considered better, President Jokowi also appreciated the presence of local crew from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). According to the President, this shows support for the empowerment of local workers.
"Thirdly, for the crew, I am happy that the 3 thousand crew here are all from NTB. That's what I'm happy about," said the President.
According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Sunday September 29th 2024, the President also highlighted the importance of evaluation and improvement for better implementation in the future. He emphasized that all deficiencies would continue to be corrected in order to improve the quality of this event.
"I think what we still haven't evaluated enough, fix it, what we haven't evaluated enough, fix it, correct it, fix it," said the President.
The President also said that the organizer, Dorna Sports, gave a positive response to the holding of MotoGP in Mandalika this year. The President said that Dorna appreciated the local culture displayed at the opening ceremony of the racing event.
"Earlier, from Dorna's comments, we said that our organization was different, very good, there was a national anthem and there were dances which were also very good," he said.
The 2024 Pertamina Grand Prix of Indonesia in Mandalika has succeeded in attracting world attention and attracting motor racing fans, both from within and outside the country. President Jokowi's support for this event also emphasizes the importance of international sports for Indonesia, both from a tourism and economic perspective//VOI
September
Indonesia sends 13 village heads for benchmarking study to China
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Indonesia's Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration Ministry has sent 13 village heads from some provinces have been sent to China for a benchmarking study -
VOInews, Jakarta : Indonesia's Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration Ministry has sent 13 village heads from some provinces have been sent to China for a benchmarking study.
They belong to fourth batch of Benchmarking Study to China, which is part of the ministry's commitment to pursuing the development of villages, Deputy Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration Paiman Rahardjo said.
In a statement received here on Thursday, Rahardjo said the program is carried out under collaboration between China and the ministry.
Rahardjo opined that in an ever-connected world, one country alone cannot overcome the challenges faced in developing villages and eradicating poverty.
He affirmed that collaborative efforts among countries are the key to pursuing a sustainable and inclusive solution.
"We realize that sharing experiences, expertise, and tech is the best way to pursue village development, improve public welfare, and eradicate poverty," the deputy minister noted.
Hence, he stated that the ministry and China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) program is proof of the collaborative spirit aimed at seeking a solution.
He expected that the village heads could genuinely learn and imbibe the knowledge offered in their 10-day visit.
Rahardjo reminded them against treating it as a holiday.
"Seize the opportunity. Do not play around too much in China. However, observe, research, and comprehend everything possible in China in order to replicate it in Indonesia," Rahardjo stated on Wednesday, September 18, while briefing the village leaders.
The ministry's secretary general Taufik Madjid, the ministry's director general of development of disadvantaged regions Nugroho Setijo Nagoro, the ministry's director general for development of transmigration area Danton Ginting, and the secretary of the Human Resources Development Agency (BPSDM) Rosyid were also present at the briefing//Antara-VOI
September
President of Indonesia says Indonesia has great potential to become the World’s Halal Industry hub
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July
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received the Order of Zayed from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his great endeavors to strengthen the two countries' bilateral relations. ANTAR/HO-Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden -
VOInews, Jakarta : President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received the Order of Zayed from United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his notable endeavors to strengthen both nations' bilateral relations.
The prestigious award was conferred to the seventh Indonesian president when the two leaders held a bilateral meeting at the Presidential Palace, Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
The Order of Zayed is the highest civilian honor that the UAE leader confers to world leaders and heads of state. The recipients include Xi Jinping from China, Narendra Modi from India, and Vladimir Putin from Russia.
According to the Indonesian government's press statement that ANTARA received here, Thursday, Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto is also noted as the recipient of a similar award.
The UAE leader was quoted as saying that the Order of Zayed granted to Jokowi was proof of his appreciation for the Indonesian president's profound endeavors to push forward the bilateral relationship.
The UAE leader, better known as MBZ in Indonesia, also prayed for President Jokowi's good health and the advancement and prosperity of the Indonesian people.
In response to the granted award, President Jokowi expressed his high appreciation and pride, saying that the Order of Zayed conferred to him reflected the two countries' special relations.
On a separate occasion, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also conferred the Order of the Union on Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan for his contribution to endeavors to strengthen strategic partnership between the UAE and Indonesia.
Meanwhile, regarding the result of Wednesday's bilateral meeting, the two presidents witnessed the announcement of eight deliverables of the agreements:
- An MoU between the Indonesian Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises and UAE real estate developer Eagle Hills on tourism and air transportation;
- An MoU between the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) and the Dubai International Financial Centre Authority on establishing a financial center in Nusantara;
- An MoU between Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and Emirates Nuclear Energy (ENEC) on nuclear energy;
- An MoU between Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Central Bank of the UAE (UAECB) on payment systems;
- An MoU between the finance ministries of Indonesia and the UAE on public finance management;
- A framework agreement between PT Dirgantara Indonesia and PAL Aerospace on technology transfer of maritime patrol aircraft and anti-submarine warfare;
- An MoU between PLN Icon+ and an Emirati state-owned renewable energy company for joint assessment and a commercial and industrial study for rooftop solar installations in Indonesia;
- An MoU between the Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment and the Mohamed bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund of the UAE on developing the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and Joko Widodo International Mangrove Research Center in Bali//ANTARA-VOI
July
President Joko Widodo inaugurates Jokowi Learning Center in Lampung
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Screenshot—President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the inauguration of the Jokowi Learning Center at Kebangsaan High School, South Lampung district, Lampung, on Thursday (July 11, 2024). (ANTARA/Andi Firdaus) -
VOInews, Jakarta : President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) opened the Jokowi Learning Center, an educational facility, at Kebangsaan High School, South Lampung district, Lampung, on Thursday.
"The goal of building this school is to improve people's quality of life, especially the lower middle class," he said in his speech at the inauguration event.
According to him, students at the facility represent 28 provinces of Indonesia. It is supported by a neat building landscape, a beautiful environment, and modern learning equipment.
He underlined that Indonesia currently needs excellent human resources to respond to the competition between countries.
"No matter how good the infrastructure is, if the quality of human resources is bad, it would be unfortunate. It would be visible in the ranking; now, every year, there is World Competitiveness Ranking from IMD," he said.
The competitiveness ranking, he added, is based on achievements in infrastructure, technology, and innovation, including education and health.
"Unfortunately, in terms of competitiveness, even though ours rose seven levels, very good, but for education and health, we are ranked 57th, 58th. Our rank in the World Competitiveness Ranking is already at 27th," he pointed out.
He then invited investors to invest in facilities like the Jokowi Learning Center.
He said that with more facilities like the one at Kebangsaan High School, Indonesia's ranking would climb.
According to the President, global competitiveness is determined by the speed of development based on the capacity of competitive human resources.
"It is not about big countries beating small countries, no, not superpower countries beating small countries, no. But, fast countries will beat slow countries and we want to be a fast country, with human resources who master everything, technological innovation, everything," he said//Antara-VOI
July
President Jokowi Leads the 78th Bhayangkara Day Commemoration Ceremony at Monas
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President Joko Widodo inspects the ceremonial troops using jeeps (Photo : Muklis Jr. Setpres) -
VOInews, Jakarta : President Joko Widodo acted as the ceremonial inspector leading the 78th Bhayangkara Day Commemoration Ceremony in 2024 which was held at the National Monument (Monas), Jakarta, on Monday, July 1 2024. At exactly 16.00 WIB, the ceremony began with a national greeting.
After being on the podium of honor, President Jokowi received a report from the ceremony commander who on that occasion was the Police Commissioner. I Ketut Gede Adi Wibawa. President Jokowi then carried out an inspection of the troops using an open jeep.
In his message, President Jokowi conveyed his congratulations on the 78th Bhayangkara Day to the entire National Police family. The President also expressed his gratitude for the dedication and hard work of members of the National Police in maintaining security stability and the national development agenda.
"Thank you for your hard work, for the dedication of all members of the National Police in maintaining the stability and security of the 2024 Election democratic process and Indonesia's big development agendas so that our nation is able to continue to grow amidst the current global challenges and uncertainty," said the President.
On this occasion, President Jokowi also awarded the Bhayangkara Nararya Star as part of a series of events to commemorate the 78th anniversary of Bhayangkara Day. Officially, the President bestowed this honor through Presidential Decree Number 59/TK/TH 2024 dated 14 June 2024 to 3 representatives who received the title, namely:
1. Police Commissioner. Dedy Murti Haryadi, Koorspriprim Polri;
2. AKP Tati Rusmiati, Kaurreglittap Subbagrehabpers Bidpropam West Java Regional Police; And
3. Aipda Dwi Kuntoro, Danton 2 Kie 3 Yon B Men II Paspelopor Korbrimob Polri.
After the ceremony, President Jokowi together with Mrs. Iriana and other invited guests watched the presentation of the Police Academy Cadets' Drum Corps and the parachuting attraction. President Jokowi also witnessed the troop march.
According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (01/07/24), President Jokowi cut the tumpeng which was then handed over to the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and Ipda Adira Rizki Nugroho (2022 Adhimakayasa winner). Meanwhile, pieces of tumpeng from Mrs. Iriana were handed over to Mrs. Juliati Listyo Sigit and AKP Yuni Utami (2023 Hoegeng Award winners).
Also accompanying the President and Mrs. Iriana Joko Widodo at the ceremony were Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Mrs. Wury Ma'ruf Amin, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo and his wife, and TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto and his wife. Apart from that, there were also leaders of high-ranking state institutions, Ministers of the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet, as well as ambassadors of friendly countries//VOI
July
Jokowi asks Polri to serve wholeheartedly on Bhayangkara's Anniversary
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President Joko Widodo after delivery an introduction while leading a plenary cabinet session at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday (Jule 1, 2024). ANTARA/Hafidz Mubarak A/YU -
VOInews, Jakarta : President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) extended wishes to the Indonesian Police (Polri) on the 78th anniversary of Bhayangkara Day on July 1, 2024, and called on the personnel to continue to serve the public with dedication.
The president conveyed this via the social media account X @jokowi monitored in Jakarta on Monday.
"Happy 78th Birthday Bhayangkara," the president wrote while starting his greeting.
President Jokowi expressed hope that the momentum offered by Bhayangkara's 78th anniversary would drive the spirit to uphold courage and innovation in safeguarding Pancasila and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). He also called on the Polri to always serve the people.
"The spirit to always uphold the courage, innovation, solidarity, and honor of the Polri in protecting Pancasila and NKRI always serving the community wholeheartedly," he remarked.
The big theme of this year's anniversary is "Polri Precision Supports the Acceleration of Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Transformation Towards Golden Indonesia."
Head of the Public Information Bureau at Polri's Public Relations Division, Brig. Gen. Trunoyudo Wisnu Andiko, stated that the peak of the commemoration of Bhayangkara's anniversary was enlivened by the people's party at Monas, Jakarta.
On this occasion, Andiko also expects Polri to garner greater love from the public//Antara-VOI
May
President Jokowi Calls on Global Community to Realize Inclusive, Sustainable Water Governance
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Indonesian President Joko Widodo shoke hands with World Water Council President Loic Fauchon after opening the ceremony at Bali International Convention Center on Monday (20/05/24) (Photo : Infopublik.id) -
VOInews, Bali : Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo opened the High-Level Meeting of the 10th World Water Forum at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Bali, on Monday morning, 20 May.
President Jokowi stated that countries worldwide should use the largest global water forum as momentum to revitalize real action and joint commitment to water by sharing knowledge, encouraging innovative solutions, and implementing integrated water resources management.
“It aims to strengthen commitment and formulate real actions related to inclusive and sustainable water management,” Jokowi said.
The President also emphasized water’s crucial and central role in human life. Water’s importance is so great that it is often referred to as the next oil of the future.
From the economic perspective, President Jokowi said that water shortages could slow economic growth by up to 6 percent by 2050.
Therefore, before the participants of the 10th World Water Forum, President Jokowi revealed that in the last 10 years, Indonesia has strengthened its water infrastructure by building 42 dams and 1.18 million hectares of irrigation networks; rehabilitating 43 million hectares of irrigation networks; and constructing 2,156 kilometers of flood control and coastal protection.
Indonesia also utilizes water resources by building the Ciatra Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS). The PLTS is the largest in Southeast Asia.
“But all these efforts are not enough. Water and sanitation problems will become increasingly serious in the future. These efforts must be strengthened at the global level, involving the state, the private sector, and civil society. The 10th World Water Forum is a strategic step to take real action and to make a joint commitment to realize integrated water resources management,” the President said.
According to the President, Indonesia has consistently pushed for three things at the forum. First, it aims to enhance the principles of solidarity and inclusiveness to address common challenges, especially for small island countries that experience water scarcity.
The second is empowering hydro-diplomacy for concrete and innovative cooperation according to the needs of recipient countries while preventing competition in managing cross-border water resources based on international law.
The third is strengthening political leadership as the key to the success of various forms of cooperation toward sustainable water security.
For those reasons, Indonesia has adopted four new initiatives, namely the establishment of World Lake Day; the establishment of the Center of Excellence in the Asia Pacific Region for water and climate security; sustainable water management in small island countries, and the promotion of water projects to ensure political commitment, translating our words into tangible action.
“Water is more than just a natural resource, it’s a collaborative force that binds us together and unites us. Preserving water is our collective responsibility,” President Jokowi concluded in his remarks.
Previously, World Water Council President Loïc Fauchon encouraged the heads of state and delegations present to incorporate the right to water into the constitutions, laws, and regulations of their respective countries. He emphasized that this step would expedite the achievement of justice for access to water and sanitation worldwide.
“So, step by step, we can advocate for the right to access water to be upheld for everyone,” he said.
On that occasion, Loïc Fauchon announced that his organization would introduce the "Money for Water" coalition at the upcoming United Nations conference and extend invitations to all countries to join. The coalition aims to address sub-sovereignty and water debt cancellation for the world's poorest countries.
“We aim to ensure that majority climate funding is primarily dedicated to water, including wastewater,” he stated.
In concluding his remarks, Loïc Fauchon also called on international action to ensure more active and decentralized governance based on multilateral cooperation.
“As we do in this forum, it is also important to strengthen mediation rules for rivers, lakes, and watersheds. Water diplomacy brings peace to the shores, instead of bringing war to the river,” he added.
Apart from that, hydro-diplomacy represents a concrete and innovative approach to managing cross-border water resources.
As an outcome of the forum, a ministerial declaration will be ratified, incorporating three of Indonesia's national interests, namely proposing World Lakes Day, establishing a Center of Excellence for Water and Climate Security, and advocating for integrated water resources management on small islands.
In addition to opening the High-Level Meeting, President Jokowi is also scheduled to visit Tahura Ngurah Rai, Bali, accompanied by state leaders and delegates from the 10th World Water Forum//VOI
April
Jokowi expects Gorontalo's newest airport to boost regional economy
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President Joko Widodo delivers his remarks while officiating Panua Airport, the newest domestic airport in Pohuwato District, Gorontalo Province, Monday (April 22, 2024). ANTARA/HO-Diskominfotik Provinsi Gorontalo/nbl -
VOInews, Gorontalo : President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expected Panua Airport, the newest domestic airport in Gorontalo Province's Pohuwato District to bolster the regional economy as well as the mobility of passengers and logistics.
"I am glad, praise be to God that Panua Airport in Pohuwato District has been completed. Transportation Minister (Budi Karya Sumadi) told me that Rp473 billion (US$29.14 million) has been spent for the development," the president stated while officiating the airport here on Monday.
He said the airport development proved Indonesia is keen to make faster progress in its national economy and development.
"(It is) because in the future, the case is not larger countries that overpower smaller countries, but countries (whose development) progress is faster will beat countries who lag behind," Jokowi stated.
The president also instructed Panua Airport's runway of 1,200 x 30 meters to be extended to allow larger aircraft to land.
"I instructed (officials) to take measures to extend the runway length this year, if possible, or next year by the latest," he remarked.
Meanwhile, Minister Sumadi stated that the airport is one of the president's commitments to ensuring equitable development across the country.
"The airport is one of the legacies of the president who always instructs us to develop airports in all corners of the nation," the minister said.
He highlighted that the high budget of Rp473 billion disbursed for Panua Airport's development aims to improve the soil condition in the airport area before the construction commences.
The president arrived at Panua Airport for the inauguration on Monday at 7:51 a.m. local time. He departed from Djalaluddin Airport in the province's capital aboard an ATR 72-600 aircraft, the largest aircraft currently being served at the new airport.
Before being officially opened by the president, the inaugural flight from and to Panua Airport had taken place on February 18, 2024//Antara - VOI
April
President Releases Humanitarian Aid to Egypt and Sudan
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File - President Joko Widodo walks near humanitarian aid packages for Palestine and Sudan at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on April 3, 2024. (ANTARA FOTO/Asprilla Dwi Adha/tom) -
VOInews, Jakarta : Indonesian Joko Widodo released humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Egypt and the Sudanese people affected by the internal conflict and disease outbreak in Sudan. Indonesian humanitarian aid was released by the President from the Halim Perdanakusuma Indonesian Air Force Base, Jakarta, Wednesday (3/4/2024).
The President said that Indonesia was concerned about the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza, Palestine, and the internal conflict that occurred in Sudan which causes many victims. The aid sent according to official request from the government of Egypt and Sudan.
"The aid sent today is worth approximately 30 billion rupiah. In the form of medicines and health equipment And also other aid, which is tailored to existing needs in the field. In accordance with official requests from the governments of Egypt and Sudan. President Joko Widodo explained that the Chairman of the National Disaster Management Agency, Suharyanto, led a delegation to deliver aid to Egypt and Sudan", President said.
The Indonesian government, through the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a diplomatic note from Egypt and Sudan regarding a request for humanitarian assistance for the people there who are facing conflict and disease outbreaks.
In this note, the Egyptian government hopes for assistance from the Indonesian government in handling Palestinian refugees entering Egypt region, around Rafah Egypt (North Sinai Desert), due to the Israeli invasion of the Gaza region, Palestine//(NDY-YT)