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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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October
Minister pushes village enterprises to diversify business line
Written by Nur Yasmin
Minister of Villages, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration Abdul Halim Iskandar urged village-owned enterprises affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to diversify their business line.
"The main purpose of village-owned enterprises is to consolidate and enhance villagers' economic activities," Minister Halim said in a statement obtained here on Sunday.
The Job Creation Law recognised and protected village-owned enterprises as a legal entity, hence it has a strategic role in the national economy recovery at the village level, the minister said.
Halim made his remarks during his visit to MSMEs and Village-owned Enterprise Expo 2021 in the ministry's training and empowerment centre in Badung District, Bali, on Saturday (Oct 23).
The main purpose of village-owned enterprises development is to improve local people's welfare and at the same time increase village revenue, he added.
The minister reminded that village development must respect local custom and culture, as the main asset of the village and part of the national pride.
"Do not abandon local culture while developing the village as we have to preserve our pride in the culture that has been continued for hundreds of years," Halim said.
Meanwhile, Badung District Regional Secretary I Wayan Adi Arnawa confirmed his district's economy was hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
According to Arnawa,the district's dependence on the tourism economy was the main factor behind the decline, and the regional government has addressed the issue by reworking its economic development master plan to diversify regional business sectors and reduce Badung's dependence on the tourism industry.
He expressed hope the ministry could help to expedite economic sector diversification in Badung.
"The training provided by the ministry is beneficial to help village enterprises, who highly dependent on the tourism sector in the past and severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, to diversify their business sector and recover," Arnawa said. (Antaranews)
October
Georgetown program honors women graduate leaders
Written by Nur Yasmin
Georgetown Program intends to honor its first women graduates who have accomplished the academic program for the empowerment of women to better meet leadership’s requirements.
"The ceremony, to be organized by Qiyadat Global in partnership with Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business, will honor over 200 graduates from more than 20 countries,” a press release of Saudi Press Agency (SPA) received here, Sunday said.
The honoring ceremony will take place in Riyadh on Monday (Oct 25).
Hundreds of graduates had completed a rigorous academic program addressing leadership skills in decision-making, organizational change management, organizational performance, and interaction with stakeholders, it said.
The graduates came from a wide array of fields in private, public, and non-profit organizations.
The financial field was on top of these fields with 16 percent of graduates, followed by education 14 percent, health care 12 percent, energy 10 percent, chemicals 6 percent, then technology 5 percent, and media and communications 3.5 percent.
As for qualifications of students upon admission, they included bachelor’s degree 42 percent, masters 47 percent, Ph.D. 9 percent, and medical certificates 2 percent.
The program represents a direct and effective contribution to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were adopted by world leaders in September 2015 and are currently managed by the United Nations to be achieved by 2030, it said.
Among these goals are education, gender equality, and sustainable economic growth, as well as decent work for all.
In all these goals, countries around the world are eager to formulate strategies targeting the development of communities while addressing a wide range of social concerns such as quality of education, universal coverage of health care, provision of social protection, and creation of job opportunities.
This partnership between Qiyadat Global in Saudi Arabia, and the reputable Georgetown University through the business school Custom Executive Education department was accredited as deep and significant, as well as in line with the history of the two parties in women empowerment. (Antaranews)
October
ASEAN's decision gives Myanmar momentum to contemplate: expert
Written by Nur Yasmin
ASEAN let Myanmar contemplate after the members had decided not to invite its military junta to the summit held on October 26-28, 2021, according to the international relations expert at Padjadjaran University Teuku Rezasyah.
"ASEAN needs to ensure the international community that Myanmar has to be let alone first at this moment. This is a contemplating momentum for the country, but the decision is not aimed to expelled it from the association,” Rezasyah told Antara here on Sunday.
The association’s decision was based on some considerations, he said adding that one of them is Myanmar was not committed to make peace in the country.
In addition, ASEAN did not receive good responses from Myanmar pertaining to the Five-Point Consensus.
It will lead to confusion among the member countries as well as international community if Myanmar attended the summit, he noted.
"If Myanmar came, the global community will keep questioning and it will create an awkward moment among ASEAN members," he pointed out.
The ASEAN decision is right, according to the expert, adding that the association should do some measures to maintain the peaceful coexistence in the region.
Myanmar should be ensured that its absence in the summit will not lead to resolution or statement against the country, he said.
Myanmar, that did not follow the ASEAN’s legal product and broke its own promise to hold general election, had surprised and disappointed the country members, he highlighted.
One of the factors driving Myanmar to do such things is its internal trade with ASEAN countries, including Indonesia being not so strong, thereby weakening the ASEAN’s bargaining power compared to China.
"The internal trade between Indonesia and Myanmar is not recorded high, instead Myanmar focuses on China. Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei Darussalam do not have much guts to give more pressure to Myanmar since we do not have something to offer. Concession can be made if there are any takes and gives," he expounded.
Geographically, he added, Indonesia and Myanmar are not closed compared to China which is able to directly give more influence to Myanmar.
Hence, the ASEAN 2021 chair Hassanal Bolkiah should hold a limited dialogue with figures of Myanmar, Rezasyah suggested.
"The current condition in the region become the global spotlight. Myanmar should stay in ASEAN, but at this moment it needs a break and let other members discuss about the issues openly. The association can make decision without each member being present, but Myanmar should be affirmed to still get the information," he remarked. (Antaranews)
October
Observing govt measures to help Indonesia survive through pandemic
Written by nuke
President Joko Widodo (ANTARA/HO-Presidential Press Bureau) -
The administration of Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Ma'ruf Amin has left no stone unturned in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic that has plagued Indonesia for almost two years.
The government has undertaken numerous efforts for handling the pandemic, starting from limiting the people's mobility and enforcing health protocols to providing vaccination and ensuring social and economic protection for the people.
All these efforts are recorded in the 2021 Government Performance Achievement report titled "Indonesia Resilient Indonesia Grows 2021" that was released on Wednesday (Oct 20).
"Keep on moving to recover from the pandemic" was the first phrase appearing in the report that describes all measures taken by the Jokowi government to help the nation survive and recover from the impacts of the pandemic.
No one can say with surety when the COVID-19 pandemic will end. The best way to deal with the "pandemic season" is to change our perspective in order to move towards a new normal.
Such a view is the focal point of all the efforts of Jokowi's administration to help haul the nation out of the pandemic to the better side.
The head of state called on all Indonesians to remain vigilant, continue to follow health protocols, and remain patient for coexisting with the corona virus for protracted periods of time and also for an uncertain time period.
According to the report, the government stated that at this point in time, being resilient is no longer an option, but rather a necessity or also an obligation. Having resilience to recover from the pandemic has become a new form of "patriotism" that must be born in the midst of tough times.
The government has also made efforts to encourage people to become more resilient through mitigation and adaptation measures implemented in some crucial situations during the pandemic.
Mitigation measures -- based on data, technology, and science -- adopted by the government had helped in mapping all problems as well as in making quick decisions during the pandemic.
Apart from relying on science and technology, synergy and consolidation across the country were crucial for the Indonesian government in handling the pandemic. In addition, solidarity among the people has been the spirit that animates all rescue efforts.
At this stage, President Jokowi has taken on the role of the highest commander to lead the lengthy battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Jokowi had emphasized the importance of strategic policies, leadership on the field, consolidation of teamwork, and direct actions on the field.
The president has monitored directly the implementation of vaccinations; availability of medicines, medical equipment and treatment rooms; and distribution of groceries to vulnerable economic groups from the start of the pandemic until now.
Currently, the outbreak in the country appears to be quite under control, but the threat still looms large.
Hence, the government has sealed all loopholes by taking a cue from the second wave of infections caused mostly by the highly contagious Delta variant.
The surge in COVID-19 cases, which began in the middle of this year, was successfully suppressed through the implementation of tracking, testing, isolation, strict health protocols, and the acceleration of evenly distributed vaccinations.
Vaccinations
President Jokowi has stressed that vaccination is the key to overcoming the pandemic.
Hence, the Indonesian government, which views that efforts to fight COVID-19 are impossible without fair access to vaccines, has pushed for diplomacy for equal access to vaccines for the entire nation.
Jokowi also urged local governments to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations for the community in all provinces across the country.
The president elaborated that expediting vaccinations in all Indonesian provinces was crucial to facilitate the realization of the national target of inoculating 70 percent of the total population by the end of 2021.
In fact, Jokowi's administration has made unwavering efforts to secure vaccines supplies for the people.
Provision of vaccine supplies from all countries and through various schemes -- bilateral or multilateral -- are conducted along with domestic production initiatives, one of which is the Merah Putih vaccine.
Based on records of the Committee for the Handling of COVID-19 and the National Economic Recovery (KPC-PEN), as of October 4, 2021, the government had secured a total of 280,527,920 vaccine doses comprising 219,676,280 doses of the Sinovac vaccine; 28,190,720 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine; 8,450,000 doses of Sinopharm vaccine; 8,000,160 doses of Moderna vaccine; and 15,710,760 Pfizer vaccines.
However, Indonesia should not depend on vaccine supplies from abroad. In addition, global vaccine production is limited, and supply has become a bone of contention throughout the world.
To this end, national production of the Merah Putih vaccine should be started soon.
According to the 2021 Government Performance Achievement report, research collaboration between the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences, Airlangga University, Gadjah Mada University, Pajajaran University, Bandung Institute of Technology, and the University of Indonesia has resulted in marked progress.
The development of the vaccine derived from a variant of the COVID-19 virus in Indonesia has successfully passed preclinical trials.
Mass production of vaccines made in Indonesia is scheduled to begin in mid-2022. The vaccines made in the country are also in preparation for other outbreaks in future.
The government continues to intensify vaccination activities everywhere, from mass vaccination to door-to-door vaccinations, as well as specific vaccination for students and vulnerable groups.
On the other hand, the pandemic has also pushed Indonesia to strengthen such a self-reliant drug and medical device industry.
During the pandemic, Indonesia was recorded to be able to produce 358 types of medical devices, including oximeters, nebulizers, electrocardiograms, ventilators, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), rapid antigen tests, and rapid antibody tests.
When a spike in COVID-19 cases, triggered by the highly contagious Delta variant, had overwhelmed hospital services, fueled shortages of medicine and medical oxygen supplies, and triggered price hikes, the government moved quickly with several solutions.
Vendors are prohibited from making excessive profits, the highest retail price for drugs is strictly set, and health laws are enforced.
Meanwhile, in order to ensure the availability of medical oxygen stocks, the government opened room for imported concentrators and received assistance from several friendly countries. Domestically, industrial oxygen conversion to medical oxygen was applied.
Education
Along with efforts to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has also made plans for the continuation of the nation's education.
Recently, the government decided to restart direct learning at schools after a year of implementing online learning. The reopening of schools in the country is also conducted in a limited manner, with strict requirements to prevent schools from becoming new clusters of COVID-19.
The government decided to start reopening schools in order to deal with learning lags experienced by school-age children and youth. The risk of learning lags had been anticipated by the government since the closure of schools around countries in the world amid the pandemic.
In Indonesia, students living in rural areas, with lack of infrastructure that hindered internet access, are more vulnerable to learning loss.
Currently, optimal collaboration between schools, parents, and students is expected to save the future of the nation's education.
In addition, the government continues to intensify the distribution of social assistance. As restrictions on mobility hit the community's economy, the government disbursed more social assistance.
Regarding educational assistance, internet quota supplies for some regions -- where public activity restrictions are applied -- are also maximized, particularly for educational institution staff members, students, teachers, and lecturers.
In addition, several social protection clusters are designed to ensure communities can continue to meet their basic needs amid the pandemic.
The government also ensures that the people can meet their food consumption and basic requirements at reasonable prices by maintaining adequate stocks and securing the food supply chain in the market.
All the above was possible through the pandemic handling efforts made in the past year by the Indonesian government under the Jokowi administration.
Such efforts were recorded in the 2021 Government Performance Achievement report titled "Indonesia Resilient, Indonesia Grows 2021".
These efforts must certainly be continued, and all elements of the nation must participate and contribute to supporting Indonesia to survive and surmount the pandemic through small steps, such as complying with health protocols//ANT
October
Poverty reduction not attainable solely through social aid: VP
Written by nuke
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin. ANTARA/HO-Setwapres -
Vice President Ma’ruf Amin believes that extreme poverty cannot be reduced merely by offering social assistance.
"Efforts to empower the economy must also be made to alleviate poverty and extreme poverty in various regions," Vice President Amin stated in a speech during the 2021 Halal Trade Forum event at the Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) held through a video conference from here, Friday.
The vice president opined that it was impossible to save the community from poverty just by providing social assistance and instead called to also make efforts to empower the people's economy.
Economic empowerment for people in poverty or extreme poverty can be conducted by developing Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in regions.
"This is the important role of MSMEs that have played a role as the backbone of the national economy," Amin stated from the vice president's official residence here.
In connection with alleviating extreme poverty, Amin had undertaken working visits to the seven provinces of West Java, Central Java, East Java, Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, Papua, and West Papua. Each province has five priority districts that come under the extreme poverty alleviation program.
During his visit, the vice president spoke of his side having intensively coordinated with the related provincial and district governments.
"I also observe the importance of the government and the private sector’s presence in (making) a holistic and comprehensive policy," he stated.
According to Amin, all policies to solve extreme poverty must be intact and not be separated sector-wise, so that the target of achieving zero-percent extreme poverty can be realized.
The national extreme poverty rate in Indonesia reaches 10.86 million and is targeted to touch zero percent in 2024. Currently, the government has set its sights on freeing 2,096,771 people from extreme poverty by the end of 2021//ANT
October
State firms to focus CSR on education, environment, MSMEs: Thohir
Written by Nur Yasmin
The State-Owned Enterprises Ministry will expedite state companies' corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in three sectors: education, environment, and MSMEs (micro, small, and medium enterprises), according to State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Tohir during a webinar entitled 'Road to COP26: Environmentally Friendly Clean Energy Transition'.
"We will change the CSR strategy of state-owned enterprises. Mainly in three things, those being education, the environment, and MSMEs. We can continue to make efficiency, even though (currently we are) affected by COVID-19," the minister said in a statement released here on Thursday.
Thohir expressed optimism over the government's ability to ensure the sustainability of the businesses should their business model be improved. The measure was considered so it could offer a maximum contribution to the country, he explained during the webinar held on October 8, 2021.
"This includes maintaining CSR because it is taken from the health (financial) of state-owned enterprises. If the enterprises are not healthy, there is no CSR," he opined.
The minister encouraged state-owned enterprises to actively achieve important breakthroughs in order to aid efforts towards the achievement of the Indonesia Net Zero Emissions target by 2060.
"We encourage state-owned mining companies to make improvements to the environment and we will supervise directly," Thohir said.
To support the ministry's goal, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has also launched a new program called Gerilya, or the Solar Power Initiative Movement, he noted.
The program is part of the Freedom of Learning of Independent Campus program, which was initiated by the Education, Culture, Research and Technology Ministry, he said.
This program is aimed specifically at exact science students in the fifth semester and above, who want to exchange their credits in one semester to learn and practice developing clean energy, particularly solar power, he added.
Of the 634 students who have registered, 52 students have been selected, he said. They will undergo six months of lectures in the Gerilya Program, comprising three months of courses and three months of team-based projects in collaboration with business entities, he informed.
The output of the Gerilya Program will also ensure that there is an increase in solar power generation capacity so that it will contribute to the achievement of the target of 23 percent of NRE by 2025, the minister said.
"The Gerilya Program will produce clean energy activists from the younger generation, who will also accelerate the use of solar rooftops and support the achievement of the renewable energy mix target of 23 percent by 2025," Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin said at the virtual launch of the Gerilya Program in August 2021.
He said he expected support from all stakeholders to make the program a success as it is a part of efforts to implement the energy transition and educate the nation.
"I also urge practitioners, lecturers, experts, and other young people to become teachers and mentors. Support from stakeholders (state-owned enterprises) is very important in the success of the Gerilya Program," Arifin remarked.
He said that Indonesia aims to implement policies that encourage the transition to cleaner, low emission, and environmentally friendly energy. This is in line with Indonesia's commitment to the Paris Agreement, namely reducing greenhouse gas emissions, he added.
To achieve this goal, the government is prioritizing the development of solar energy given the low investment costs and short implementation time, he informed.
"The energy sector is expected to play an important role through innovative steps and collaborative attitudes to be able to realize energy independence and security and support green economic growth," the minister added. (Antaranews)
October
COVID-19 task force to monitor departure, return of umrah pilgrims
Written by Nur Yasmin
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force will monitor the departure and return of umrah pilgrims in line with the approval received from the Government of Saudi Arabia for pilgrims from Indonesia to perform umrah.
“The task force will support the quarantine, departure process, and return of the pilgrims,” spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Wiku Adisasmito, stated during an online discussion monitored here, Thursday.
The Indonesian government had earlier received a diplomatic note regarding the implementation of umrah from the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Jakarta on October 8, 2021.
However, the diplomatic note has not discussed the conditions that Saudi Arabia set for prospective Indonesian Umrah pilgrims. Hence, the government cannot as yet provide certainty regarding the departure of umrah pilgrims.
However, Adisasmito has urged prospective pilgrims to make requisite preparations, especially pertaining to their health. They are required to take care of their health before departure by being disciplined in following health protocols.
"The task force will conduct contact tracing and offer medical treatment if needed," he affirmed.
For the departure scheme, pilgrims will undergo health screening a day before their departure, including a health check, COVID-19 vaccination check, meningitis vaccination check, and PCR swab test. The Ministry of Health will offer assistance for the health screening process.
In addition, hajj dormitories provide accommodation, food, and transportation facilities to facilitate the pilgrims' departure. The boarding, immigration checks, and ICV checks will also be conducted at the hajj dormitories.
Meanwhile, the return scheme entails PCR testing conducted in Saudi Arabia a maximum of three days before returning to Indonesia. Upon their arrival in Indonesia, the Umrah pilgrims will undergo another PCR testing and then undergo quarantine at the hajj dormitories for five days. (Antaranews)
October
Independent energy industry basis for energy sovereignty: Thohir
Written by Nur Yasmin
State-Owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir has said that an independent national energy industry is an important basis for energy sovereignty.
"In all sectors including the energy sector, our dependence on imported products must be suppressed as much as possible. In accordance with the President's directive, an independent national energy industry is an important foundation for energy sovereignty," he said in a written statement received here on Thursday.
The minister lauded the President's decision to continuously push and encourage Indonesia to process raw materials into finished products. The national palm oil sector is an example — Indonesia no longer imports raw materials, but processes them into finished materials instead, he said.
"With the better quality of human resources supported by adequate infrastructure, it serves as a momentum for us to be able to manage ready-to-use industries," he said.
The minister accompanied President Joko Widodo to the inauguration of a biodiesel factory in Tanah Bumbu district, South Kalimantan province, on Thursday.
Speaking at the event, the President highlighted the importance of the inauguration of PT Jhonlin Agro Raya's factory towards building national energy security. He urged Indonesia to reduce fuel imports by utilizing alternative energy, saying it also serves as an important foundation for national energy security.
Thohir said he supported this notion and highlighted that the use of alternative energy, such as biodiesel, is the government's focus.
According to President Widodo, domestic biodiesel production would reduce imports and cut foreign exchange by Rp56 trillion (almost US$4 billion) in 2021.
Expediting the development of the biodiesel industry is a strategic choice to increase national energy security and reduce the large trade balance deficit due to diesel imports in the future, he explained.
Indonesia produces abundant crude palm oil that can be used to make biodiesel, he noted. According to the President, the potential for crude palm oil production in Indonesia has reached 52 million tons per year.
He said he expected the resource to be processed into other products, including biodiesel. Thus, Indonesia can lower fuel imports and help to boost energy security, he remarked.
Suppliers and other industries will also be required in the process of transforming crude palm oil into biodiesel, thereby increasing the possibility to create several new jobs, he pointed out.
Job creation in the downstreaming of natural resources is an important goal that can offer economic benefits to the community, the President said. (Antaranews)
October
Govt surpasses national child protection and fulfillment index targets
Written by Nur Yasmin
Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Bintang Puspayoga affirmed that the national Child Protection Index (IPA) and Child Rights Fulfillment Index (IPHA) were able to surpass the targets the government set in 2020.
In 2020, the national Child Protection Index exceeded the set target of 66.34, as it was pegged at 66.89. A similar trend could be observed with the Child Rights Fulfillment Index in 2020, in which a rate of 65.56 was recorded, exceeding the target of 64.00.
"This achievement is our collective success, as the administration responsible for child protection efforts," the minister noted in a written statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Despite Indonesia's achievements stated earlier, the rate of the Child Special Protection Index (IPKA) had yet to reach the set target. The recorded rate was just 73.11, lower than the target of 74.46 set in the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) .
Puspayoga noted that the COVID-19 pandemic was a factor causal to the low achievement based on how it affected several indicators, especially impacting children from the vulnerable groups, to decline or even worsen, including increased child labor, child marriages, and children living in extreme poverty or below the poverty line.
The minister called for diverting greater attention to the Child Special Protection Index rate.
This data serves as a basis to create children protection priority programs and policies, especially for vulnerable children in need of special protection in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, the ministry, along with the Central Bureau of Statistics, has completed calculating the achievements and forecasted the rate projection of the three indexes at the provincial level.
It showed diverse index distribution at the provincial level. Some provinces scored rates that are still far below the national figures.
Puspayoga noted that provinces with such rates below the national average must work harder to ensure the right strategies to improve child protection.
"Child protection can only be achieved if all inter-sectoral parties work hard and work together," the minister affirmed. (Antaranews)
October
BRIN, BPDPKS partake in Expo 2020 Dubai through Indonesia Pavilion
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) and the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) have been promoting their innovations and programs at the Indonesia Pavilion during the Expo 2020 Dubai on October 15-21, 2021.
The BRIN introduces their mini satellites of the National Institute of Aeronautics and Space (Lapan) A4 and Lapan A5 that are targeted to orbit in 2023.
"The satellites demonstrate the government's commitment to prioritizing various researches and innovations to improve the quality of the people's lives," Head of BRIN Laksana Tri Handoko said in a statement here on Wednesday.
The Lapan A4 satellite will be used to boost marine security and ship tracking system to avoid cruise accidents.
Meanwhile, the Lapan A5 satellite will be launched to mitigate disasters in vulnerable areas, especially to detect potential tsunamis.
Handoko noted that as the ocean covers almost 71 percent of Indonesia’s area, the government can maintain marine security and protect people from disasters by making appropriate mitigation attempts via satellites.
At the pavilion, the visitors can see the replica of the satellite in its original size as its length is less than a meter. In addition, there are several replicas of unmanned aircraft (PUNA).
PUNA Alap-alap (means ‘Falcon’) and PUNA Elang Hitam (means ‘Black Eagle’) are the two types of aircraft on display.
PUNA Alap-alap can fly up to 100 kilometers (km) for area mapping and monitoring.
PUNA Elang Hitam is able to fly as far as 250 km to conduct reconnaissance and intelligence activities, so it can also be armed.
Meanwhile, the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDPKS) held several business forums, made investment offers, and conducted interactive activities at the Indonesia Pavilion during the Expo 2020 Dubai.
"The Indonesian government has set palm oil plantations as an important part of Indonesia's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It is in line with our own spirit in creating a better future for Indonesia and the world," BPDPKS Director Eddy Abdurrahman remarked.
Through the international event, the agency is promoting the export of Indonesian palm oil products and their derivatives to other countries, especially the Gulf countries.
In encouraging exports, the BPDKS has facilitated the establishment of a partnership agreement between PT Danu Arundaya Rajaswa Ulung and the House of Indonesia in Dubai to help market the products.
The agreement was the agency’s concrete attempt to respond to the Indonesia-United Arab Emirates Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IUAE-CEPA) that was established at the start of September 2021 in Bogor, West Java.
Meanwhile, Commissioner General of the Indonesian Pavilion Didi Sumedi informed that in addition to the BRIN and BPDKS, various ministries, institutions, and local governments had also hold various business forums every week at the Indonesia Pavilion.
"Through the event, we are able to introduce our tourism potential, build international trade cooperation, and attract investment from all over the world,” he affirmed.
Indonesia’s participation in the Expo 2020 Dubai until March 31, 2022, is one of the government's attempts to collaborate with various institutions and industry actors to showcase the nation’s advantages and potential to the world. (Antaranews)