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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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January
Ensure People Do Not Fall Prey to Identity Politics: President
Written by Nur Yasmin
All efforts must be optimized to ensure that people do not fall victim to identity politics in the run-up to the 2024 General Elections, President Joko Widodo has said.
"Regarding political and security stability issues in the run-up to the 2024 elections, I hope you can maintain a conducive situation and ensure the people are not becoming a political victim, an identity politics victim," he emphasized during the “2023 Regional Heads and Regional Leadership Forum National Coordination Meeting” in Bogor, West Java, on Tuesday.
While reminding the police and the military not to involve themselves in politics, the President also urged regional leaders to map election vulnerabilities in their respective areas.
"We must not act only after the incident occurs, nor point fingers to who we must blame," he said.
He asked all parties to show sensitivity in the upcoming election year by monitoring public conditions and allowing frictions and issues to be resolved sooner so that they do not lead to potential clashes.
Last December, People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Bambang Soesatyo had also urged political parties to refrain from identity politics that could cause polarization in society.
Political parties must not vie for popular support by promoting polarization based on religion, ethnic groups, and race, which could be harmful to Indonesia's democracy, he said.
"There is no time for anyone who promotes religious, ethnic groups, and racial polarizations (during electoral campaigns) to gain more voters as it will cause division among the people. Solidarity and national unity and integrity must be our priority," Soesatyo expounded.
Political parties and the people must also strive to make general elections an enjoyable "fiesta of democracy" that does not divide the nation, he remarked. (Antaranews)
January
Extra Leave Days to Achieve 1.4-billion Tourism Movement Target
Written by Nur Yasmin
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno stated that the promulgation of additional leave days proposed by the ministry aims to drive domestic tourism to achieve the 1.4-billion movement target in 2023.
By declaring an extra day off a working day to substitute public holidays that fall on weekends, the minister believed that it could increase workers' productivity and well-being.
"It has been proven by studies that following a long weekend, (workers) will be fresher and have greater productivity, and we have its scientific reference," Uno stated at the ministry's weekly brief, as observed here, Monday.
Uno remarked that the Ministry of State Apparatus and Bureaucratic Reform (PAN-RB) had been notified about the proposed additional leave day plan.
"We have proposed this to the (PAN-RB) ministry, and the decision now depends on the (Tourism and Creative Economy) ministry's Deputy of Strategic Policies. We can start by declaring only some off days this year, but we must not hastily declare (year-round) extra off days," he expounded.
The minister said that extra leave days would give more time to residents to enjoy their holidays, particularly during Eid al-Fitr, Christmas and New Year's Day, and school holiday periods.
"We are now finalizing the arrangement, and I also propose more changes to be finalized. Thus, we could have longer holidays that could bolster tourism movement nationwide," Uno stated.
Meanwhile, he said that those in the industry sector could adjust their working days if they feel the extra off days are burdening.
"We are open (to criticism) if they feel it will burden them, and we must also consider ways to incentivize the industry to relieve their burden," Uno remarked. (Antaranews)
January
President Calls on Regions to Diversify Regional Branding
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) appealed to regional leaders to diversify their region's branding in line with the local potential and avoid monotonous promotional taglines.
Jokowi pointed out that several cities and districts have a similar branding pattern, a single word starting with the Indonesian language prefix "ber-" as an abbreviation of the region's core values.
"Cities and districts must not have the same monotonous branding. We have 'beriman', 'berhiber', and 'berseri' (city brandings) that all start with 'ber-'," the president stated at the 2023 Regional Heads and Regional Leadership Forum National Coordination Meeting in Bogor, West Java, Tuesday.
Jokowi noted that Indonesia's 514 cities and districts in 38 provinces must prudently design their cities by optimizing the local potential and conceiving a forward-looking master plan.
With an appropriate master plan in place, Indonesian cities and districts would have diversified branding according to their local potential.
"Make your city branding according to your potential and where we excel. For instance, make the city branding 'City of Banana', why not? Or 'City of fish', why not? 'City of Music', why not? Or 'City of Furniture', why not? But it must be consistent," Jokowi emphasized.
The president underscored that if a region, for instance, decided to highlight its banana produce, then it should start spotlighting its excellence in banana products.
He cited as an example the city of Davao in the Philippines as a success story in highlighting bananas as their branding point, as the city's banana industry and all aspects of bananas in the city "make people think of bananas when they think of Davao".
"(The regional authority) must plant more bananas in the region, then prepare the industry for the banana harvest. Prepare all aspects to ensure the city branding will be visible," he noted.
He also highlighted the success of High Point city in the US state of North Carolina to develop the largest furniture exhibition and Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota developing its golf courses as the city's backbone that should be emulated by Indonesian regions.
For Indonesian cities, the president suggested that Lampung enhance its "Banana city" or "Pineapple city" branding and Ambon in North Maluku develop its "Fish city" branding by emulating Tokyo's renowned Tsukiji Fish Market. (Antaranews)
January
Minister Emphasizes Global Energy Transition at IRENA Meeting
Written by Nur Yasmin
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif spotlighted the sustainability of the global energy transition at the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) meeting in Abu Dhabi, the UAE, on January 14.
"This is a real step towards Net Zero Emissions in 2060 or sooner and Indonesia's support for the United Nations Climate Conference COP28 to ensure that the program is running as planned," he said as quoted from the official website esdm.go.id monitored on Monday.
As the Vice President of the Assembly at the meeting, Tasrif highlighted Indonesia's commitment to accelerate energy transition until 2023.
That includes programs to accelerate the development of New and Renewable Energy (EBT), early termination of the operation of the Steam Power Plant (PLTU), cofiring biomass at the PLTU, the mandatory 30-percent biodiesel regulation, and the development of a supergrid electricity network.
Furthermore, the Indonesian government is preparing various legal umbrellas to provide conducive business certainty in the EBT sector as an effort to increase the utilization of EBT industry development and the national economy.
During the meeting, the minister also drew attention to the role of Southeast Asia in accelerating energy transition. One of the aggressive steps taken is the development of low-carbon technology innovations and large funding.
"According to the IRENA report, in 2050, ASEAN will need financing amounting to US$29.4 trillion including for fuel, operation, and maintenance costs as well as the financing cost scenario with 100-percent renewable energy," Tasrif remarked.
Meanwhile, Director General of IRENA Francesco La Camera said that the role of international cooperation contributed to the success of energy transition.
Those efforts must be accelerated while ensuring that the benefits are spread evenly across countries and communities, he said.
"International cooperation will play an important role in ensuring that all countries have the opportunity to accelerate fair distribution of technology and secure the investments needed to achieve their goals. IRENA's membership offers a unique platform to drive the global energy agenda at COP28 and beyond," he said.
The IRENA meeting was chaired by La Camera along with India's Minister of Power and New and Renewable Energy as President of the 13th Assembly with the theme of "World Energy Transitions-The Global Stocktake".
At the meeting, Indonesia served as Vice President of the Assembly along with Zimbabwe, Belgium, and Uruguay. (Antaranews)
January
President Visits Grand Indonesia Shopping Center
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo visited the Grand Indonesia shopping center, in Jakarta, Sunday evening, to re-check economic activity after the lifting of the policy of imposing restrictions on community activities (PPKM) in Indonesia two weeks ago.
Based on a press release received in Jakarta, Sunday, the President arrived at the shopping center around 19.30 WIB. The president, who was wearing a white long-sleeved shirt, then walked around to several shops while talking with the employees there.
When approaching one of the local brand clothing stores "Executive", President Jokowi was seen buying a black hat and shirt.
Executive staff named Rani said she was proud that the local brand shop where she worked was approached by the President.
"We are very proud that Pak Jokowi has visited a local brand," said Rani.
Meanwhile, related to the revocation of the PPKM policy, Rani said that this had a good impact on the shop where she worked. According to Rani, sales figures have increased again after the government revoked the policy.
"Thank God it's been amazing at Grand Indonesia," she said. (Antaranesw)
January
Tourism Minister Will Promote Jember as Center for Ecoprint Batik
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno is ready to help promote Jember Regency as the center for eco print batik in Indonesia.
"The batik shirt worn by Regent Hendy is an eco print batik which is currently being popularized in Jember, I am ready to help promote it," said Sandiaga at Pendapa Wahyawibawagraha Jember, Sunday afternoon.
According to him, the intellectual property exhibited by the Regent of Jember must become the spirit of the people's economic fighting spirit, especially for the current developments.
"The government has also issued Government Regulation Number 24 of 2022 concerning the Creative Economy, so that intellectual property such as the Jember eco print batik can be registered and the government is ready to facilitate it," said Sandiaga Uno.
He appreciated the performance achievements of Jember Regency which he considered to be advanced in the creative economy and MSMEs, apart from the excellence of the tourism sector, both natural, cultural, and religious.
"I am proud to see the results that Jember has achieved so far, Jember is getting cooler. Especially now that there have been two interconnection flights to Juanda Surabaya," said Sandiaga Uno.
He said his party targeted the absorption of new workers in the tourism sector to reach 4.4 million people by 2024.
"Welcoming the new economy, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy encourages the creation of young entrepreneurs as the backbone of the economy, so they are able to overcome unemployment," said Sandiaga Uno.
Meanwhile, Jember Regent Hendy Siswanto said the Jember Regency Government really supports the program carried out by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
"We have 248 villages/kelurahan and Jember has a one village one product program, so that one village has one superior product.
It also really supports the policies at the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy," he said.
Not only that, he continued, Jember Regency has as many as 612 thousand Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) spread across 31 sub-districts, so this has tremendous potential to boost.
"We hope that there will be synergy between the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the Jember Regency Government to support the tourism sector and the creative economy which will have an impact on people's welfare," he said. (Antaranews)
January
New Criminal Code Will Not Harm Public Interest: Minister Laoly
Written by Nur Yasmin
Minister of Law and Human Rights Yasonna Hamonangan Laoly emphasized that implementation of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) would not harm public interest, particularly those relevant to the tourism industry.
"(This is) especially for the business sector, foreign investors, and tourists," Laoly stated through virtual means at the American-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) meeting here.
One of the meeting agendas is to clarify controversial issues related to articles of the new Criminal Code, especially concerning extramarital sex that has been restricted by law.
The minister remarked that the Criminal Code respects personal privacy and would not change the treatment of foreigners in Indonesia.
Moreover, the extramarital sex offence is considered by the KUHP as an absolute antragsdelikt -- criminal offence that requires the victim to file a complaint for the prosecution to proceed.
Criminal Code articles concerning extramarital sex are substantially not different from the old criminal code, he stated while adding that the new Criminal Code restricted parties permitted to file the complaint on behalf of the victims to their partner, parents, and children.
"No other party could file the complaint or take the matter into their own hands in the name of morality," Laoly stated.
He affirmed that articles restricting extramarital sex do not regulate "accessory to the crime" to the extramarital sex offence, as hotels are not required to inquire from each guest about their marital status.
The minister regrets misinterpretations of the law that became a cause for concern for the tourism sector and investment in Indonesia. He said his side would collaborate with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to clarify about the Criminal Code to relevant parties. (antaranews)
January
Sri Mulyani Examines Changes to Regulations for Foreign Exchange Proceeds
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Ministry of Finance is still reviewing changes to the scope and timeframe for placing export proceeds (DHE) in the country. Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati said this at the Presidential Palace area, Jakarta, Thursday.
Sri Mulyani said the coordinating ministers would immediately invite Bank Indonesia to discuss changes to the DHE storage rules.
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) previously ordered ministers to review changes to Government Regulation (PP) No. 1 of 2019 concerning Export Proceeds from Business Activities. Management and or Processing of Natural Resources.
The President wants export growth to be in line with the growth in foreign exchange reserves.
According to the Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto. there will be an expansion of industrial sectors that are required to store DHE domestically. (antaranews)
January
Coordinating Minister: Revised DHE Rules Could Boost Foreign Exchange Reserves
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto in his statement Thursday stated that the revised Export Proceeds (DHE) regulation could increase national foreign exchange reserves.
Previously, President Joko Widodo asked his staff to revise Government Regulation (PP) No.1.2019 concerning Export Proceeds from Business Activities. Management and or Processing of Natural Resources. Furthermore, the Coordinating Minister for Airlangga conveyed President Joko Widodo's direction regarding investment which is targeted to reach IDR 1,400 trillion in 2023. (Antaranews)
January
Indonesia, S Korea Share Knowledge on Blue Carbon Development
Written by Nur Yasmin
Experts from Indonesia and South Korea exchanged their knowledge and experiences at a seminar on Wednesday to support blue carbon projects in Indonesia.
"This seminar is a follow-up to South Korea-Indonesia's blue carbon cooperation," assistant deputy for climate change and disaster mitigation at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Kus Prisetiahadi, said here on Wednesday.
The seminar served as a forum for Indonesian and South Korean experts in the field of blue carbon to discuss ideas that will become the foundation for designing blue carbon projects in Indonesia under the Official Development Assistance (ODA) scheme.
The ODA project will be a platform to implement real action plans to counter climate change and strengthen South Korea and Indonesia's cooperation in the maritime sector.
The seminar was held by the Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center (MTCRC), Seoul National University, and Kunsan National University, on behalf of the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF).
The Korea-Indonesia MTCRC is an intergovernmental joint research center in the field of marine science and technology.
At MTCRC, Indonesia was represented by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenkomarves) and the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB).
Indonesia has a huge blue carbon potential of 3.4 gigatons (GT), or 17 percent of the world's blue carbon.
Therefore, the expansion of blue carbon ecosystems, technical support, and capacity building in ocean and coastal areas are necessary to manage natural resources sustainably.
The MTCRC’s establishment is aimed at strengthening and promoting practical cooperation in the field of marine science and technology between the two countries.
Earlier, based on the results of a bilateral meeting between MOF and Kemenkomarves on October 13, 2021, the two countries agreed to increase and develop international cooperation in blue carbon, which will be realized with the ODA project, which will start in 2024. (antaranews)