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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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August
15.2 million vaccine doses arrive in Indonesia in three batches
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Indonesian government received 15.2 million doses of the AstraZeneca and Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines in three batches on Monday afternoon.
"There are two types of vaccine brands that have arrived: from AstraZeneca as many as 1,086 thousand doses and Sinovac as many as five million doses," Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (PMK), Muhadjir Effendy, said while delivering a press statement that was virtually monitored here on Monday.
The 43rd and 44th batches of the vaccines from the two brands were received in the form of finished products, he informed.
Meanwhile, the 45th arrival batch of around 9.2 million vaccine doses was received from Sinovac in the form of raw materials, taking the number of vaccine doses received on Monday to 15.2 million.
"These vaccine arrivals are the arrival of the 43rd, 44th, 45th stages, and more arrivals will continue," he said.
The minister said the arrival of vaccines in the country is evidence that the government is continuing to work hard to secure COVID-19 vaccines and meet national vaccination needs.
"As of August 26, 2021, the achievement of the first dose of vaccination is 28.53 percent, while the second dose of vaccine is 16.02 percent," he added.
According to Effendy, the acceleration of vaccinations requires very close cooperation and the role of all elements of the nation. Therefore, it is crucial for all parties to take part in making the nation's vaccination program successful, he said.
Indonesia is facing the reality of coexisting with the COVID-19 pandemic, he remarked.
Therefore, all parties must continue to tighten cooperation and encourage the compliance of all elements of the nation in implementing the health protocols, the minister said.
He also invited people to visit vaccination locations without delay and refrain from only getting specific vaccine brands, saying all vaccines being used in the nation's vaccination program are beneficial for boosting immunity against COVID-19. (Antaranews)
August
Realization of national recovery program at 45.8%
Written by Nur Yasmin
The government has spent Rp340.84 trillion on the national economic recovery program, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and chief of the COVID-19 Handling and National Economic Recovery Committee (KPC-PEN), Airlangga Hartarto, has said.
"The realization of the national economic recovery program has reached 45.8 percent, or Rp340.84 trillion," he said at an online press conference here on Monday
The realization of the national economic recovery program for the health sector has reached 34 percent, or Rp80 trillion; social protection 55 percent, or Rp102.69 trillion; micro, small, and medium entrepreneurs 29 percent, or Rp48 trillion; priority programs 44 percent, or Rp52.3 trillion; and business incentive program 50.3 percent, or Rp56.7 trillion, he informed.
He said the government has distributed 10 kilograms of rice each to 28.8 million families across Indonesia as of August 30, 2021.
"Non-cash food assistance (BPNT) for non-Family Hope Program has been 100 percent channeled to 8.8 million people," he informed.
In addition, the government has also disbursed a wage subsidy of Rp1 million for each of 2.09 million workers, he added.
"The realization of Presidential assistance for micro businesses has reached 90.52 percent, or Rp14.2 trillion, for 11.84 micro business agents," he said.
He further said President Joko Widodo has also noted progress in the handling of COVID-19 cases in Java and Bali as reflected by a decline in the number of agglomeration areas whose public activity restriction (PPKM) level has been downgraded.
"The government has declared the PPKM level for Greater Malang and Greater Solo has been downgraded to 3 from 4 as of August 31, 2021, so that the regions implementing level 3 PPKM in Java and Bali this week include Jabodetabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi), Greater Bandung, Greater Surabaya, Greater Malang, and Greater Solo," he added.
According to the President, the number of districts and cities in Java and Bali implementing level 4 PPKM has declined to 25 from 51, the number of districts and cities implementing level 3 PPKM has increased to 76 from 67, and the number of districts and cities implementing level 2 PPKM has risen to 27 from 10. Meanwhile, the number of provinces outside Java and Bali implementing level 4 PPKM has also declined to four from seven earlier. (Antaranews)
August
Erick Thohir: SOE targets 6 million doses of vaccine in vaccination centers
Written by Nur Yasmin
SOE Minister Erick Thohir targets 6 million doses of vaccine in vaccination centers throughout Indonesia.
"BUMN targets 6 million doses of vaccine in vaccination centers throughout Indonesia, including Islamic boarding schools," said Erick Thohir as quoted from his Instagram account in Jakarta, Monday.
Erick also added that Islamic boarding schools were a priority for the Covid-19 mass vaccination so that students and students were calm to carry out learning activities.
"I want all kiai, ustadz, teachers and students to be protected, and learning at Islamic boarding schools can run more smoothly and safely," said the SOE Minister.
He also hopes that the Indonesian people can get through this Covid-19 pandemic together.
"Patience, endeavor, and keep praying and tawaqal. God willing, we can get through this pandemic together," said Erick Thohir.
Previously, SOE Minister Erick Thohir appreciated BRI's efforts to accelerate herd immunity through a vaccination program for 3,000 students at the KHAS Islamic Boarding School (Kyai Haji Aqiel Siroj) Kempek Cirebon, West Java.
Erick conveyed that vaccination among students and administrators of Islamic boarding schools (Pondok Pesantren) was an effort to establish herd immunity in the field of education which gradually and limitedly started face-to-face learning.
He emphasized that the government always strives to implement and intensify vaccinations nationally.
On the same occasion, BRI President Director Sunarso said that BRI is committed to supporting the government in accelerating vaccination programs in various regions in Indonesia so that herd immunity can be formed immediately and people can return to normal activities. (Antaranews)
August
Researchers say halal tourism is a futuristic tourism concept
Written by Nur Yasmin
Doctoral student of the Postgraduate School of IPB University Atang Trisnanto, M.Si who is conducting ecotourism research stated that halal tourism is a futuristic tourism concept.
"Because there is a change in the trend that future tourism is 'family tourism' and 'friendly tourism', and is no longer just 'fun tourism' or the pleasure of traveling alone," said the doctoral student of the Doctoral Program in Environmental Resources Management of IPB to ANTARA at Dramaga Campus of IPB, Bogor Regency, West Java, Monday.
Therefore, he said, as a futuristic tourism concept in the future, it will be able to answer a tourism need in the future. He admits that so far, although it is no longer a hot debate, there are still those who interpret halal tourism as a concept of Islamization of regulations or Islamization of concepts.
"Even though halal tourism needs to be understood as a concept to present an integrated tourism system that is clean, healthy, safe and comfortable," said Atang, who is currently the chairman of the Bogor City DPRD.
It is the integration of the tourism system, he said, which in the context of halal is meant, namely ensuring that the place is clean, the food is clean and healthy.
According to him, with the current shift, namely people traveling together with family, friends and communities, this will be an interesting challenge in the future, where the concept of halal tourism can be strengthened.
"Only homework that needs to be strengthened again is how the concept of halal tourism involves many parties, especially the lower class people," he said.
"So that the concept and management should not be dominated by government regulators themselves or large corporations that do have capital," added the Executive Director of the National Food Security Studies, who was once an Expert Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture.
Optimizing characteristics Specifically for the City of Bogor, Atang sees that Bogor is a city where all sectors rely on the tourism and trade services sector.
He explained that almost 70 percent of Bogor City's original regional income (PAD) came from the service sector, so like it or not, and also in the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD), Bogor City built a concept as a city and tourism services, which could attracting various visits from the public, both domestic and international, to this "Rain City".
To be able to get the "hospitality" service, he said, there are six sub-districts, which have many different characteristics.
For example, for the southern Bogor area with its agriculture, namely agriculture and plantations. Then in the city center, namely Central Bogor and East Bogor, it is more about culture, namely tradition and culture. Meanwhile, other sub-districts are also superior in nature, such as in West Bogor, there is Lake Situ Gede and Bogor "forest park".
"I think we can combine these characteristics and potentials that with the concept of halal tourism, when people want to come to Bogor, they say I am safe, comfortable, healthy and clean," said the President of the Student Family Student Executive Board (BEM KM)-IPB and the President BEM in Jabodetabek 2001-2002.
He added that all that exists, namely the existing characteristics and potentials can be integrated to manage one area "transformed" into an attractive area.
"That requires big capital, maybe yes, but to make a tourist spot comfortable, healthy, clean and safe, of course, one must create an area or area that is indeed friendly to tourists," said Atang Trisnanto. (Antaranews)
August
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin joins the Studium Generale of Nahdlatul Ulama University Surabaya via video conferencing from his official residence in Jakarta on Saturday (August 28, 2021). ANTARA/HO-Asdep KIP Setwapres -
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has said that the government will not only rely on imports of COVID-19 vaccines for meeting people's needs, but also support the development of local vaccines.
"The government also continues to encourage the development of national vaccines so that we do not just rely on imported vaccines," Amin said at the Studium Generale of Nahdlatul Ulama University (UNU) Surabaya, which is joined via video conferencing from his official residence here on Saturday.
Currently, there are two domestically-made COVID-19 vaccines — the Nusantara Vaccine and the Red and White Vaccine, he noted. The government has set a target to produce vaccines and medicines for COVID-19 handling immediately, he added.
"The government targets that in the future, we will be able to produce COVID-19 vaccines and other medicines for the nation's independence in the field of public health," Amin said.
Vaccination is one of the government's priorities in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to implementing the health protocols.
The government is aiming to build community immunity or herd immunity by vaccinating at least 70 percent of the total population of Indonesia.
The implementation of the COVID-19 vaccination is also aimed at reducing the transmission of active cases and the death rate.
“Vaccination is also targeted to help the country achieve herd immunity, and at the same time protect the citizens from COVID-19, so that they remain socially and economically productive," the Vice President said.
As part of efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic, the government has collaborated with several countries for securing COVID-19 vaccines for the people of Indonesia.
As of Friday (August 27, 2021), Indonesia has received 208.7 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and distributed 123,256,044 doses to 34 provinces//ANT
August
Jakarta's Silaturahmi Tunnel symbolizes unity: VP Amin
Written by nuke
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, accompanied by Minister of Public Works and People's Housing Basuki Hadimuljono (right), observing the Silaturahmi Tunnel connecting Istiqlal Mosque and the Jakarta Cathedral, Friday. (Asdep KIP Setwapres) -
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin lauded the Silaturahmi (Friendship) Tunnel connecting Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta's St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral as a symbol of religious harmony, especially for Indonesian Muslims and Catholics.
"I feel this tunnel holds deep meaning, not only as a symbol of unity but also as an inspiration for religious harmony," Vice President Amin stated at Jakarta Cathedral, Friday.
Indonesian Muslims pray at the Istiqlal Mosque, while Indonesian Catholics visit the Cathedral located opposite to the mosque, Amin stated.
He also drew attention to a parking lot in the basement already used by both mosque and cathedral visitors, further cementing the place as a symbol of unity among followers of both religions.
The vice president expressed optimism that the Silaturahmi Tunnel would not only serve as a symbol of religious harmony but also inspire Indonesians to nurture and maintain religious harmony in their daily lives.
"I am optimistic that this would inspire us, as an Indonesian, to build religious harmony as an essential aspect of national harmony," Amin stated.
Vice President Amin and limited number of officials visited the Istiqlal Mosque, the Silaturahmi Tunnel, and Jakarta's St. Mary of the Assumption Cathedral to observe the enforcement of health protocols in Jakarta's places of worship.
Apart from reviewing the imposition of health protocols, Amin also attended the Friday Prayer at Istiqlal Mosque, his first since Jakarta's activities restriction enforcement (PPKM) rating improved to level 3, from the earlier level 4.
After Jakarta's PPKM level improvement, the Jakarta authority issued Governor Decree No. 1026 of 2021 on Level 3 PPKM Adjustment for permitting places of worship to resume religious activities at the premises, with maximum attendance capped at 50 percent out of the total capacity//ANT
August
VP seeks consolidation of data on pandemic-induced extreme poverty
Written by nuke
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin's Spokesperson Masduki Baidlowi at the Vice President's office, Jakarta. (ANTARA/HO-Asdep KIP Setwapres/rst) -
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has urged ministers, heads of institutions, and regional heads to consolidate data on the extremely poor as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according Masduki Baidlowi.
"The vice president has sought actual data consolidation and updating. This is since a lot of data (on poverty) still needs to be consolidated and updated," Baidlowi , the Vice President;s spokesman, stated here on Friday.
He acknowledged updates to the data on the poor during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the new spikes in poverty.
"Now, due to the pandemic, there are also many people reeling from poverty and those whose husbands or wives die will become poor and especially children, as there are also more orphans. Now, this data must be consolidated," he explained.
In particular, the vice president urged Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini to streamline the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS) that targets households with extreme poor conditions.
"The vice president urged the minister of social affairs to complete what is called the DTKS, a compilation of data on poor households," Baidlowi remarked.
Earlier, at the plenary meeting of the National Team for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction (TNP2K), led by the vice president virtually on August 25, Amin highlighted the government's efforts to reduce extreme poverty to zero percent in 2024.
In comparison, the global target is to reduce extreme poverty by 2030 based on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"Reducing extreme poverty to zero percent is in line with the SDGs that contain a global commitment to eliminate extreme poverty by 2030. However, the president has assigned us all to complete it six years earlier, by the end of 2024," Amin affirmed//ANT
August
Jokowi congratulates lifter for medal at Paralympics 2020
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo congratulated Indonesian female para-powerlifting athlete Ni Negah Widiasih who won the first medal at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics.
"Good news comes from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, this afternoon. Weightlifter Ni Nengah Widiasih won the first medal for Indonesia, by winning a silver medal in the women's 41 kg class," President Joko Widodo said via his Instagram account @jokowi which was uploaded, Thursday.
Indonesian lifter Ni Nengah Widiasih dropped in the 41kg class and won a silver medal after posting a 98kg lift at the Tokyo International Forum.
"Congratulations to Ni Nengah Widiasih," the President said.
Widiasih smoothly opened the first batch weighing 96kg but failed to complete her lift when the load was increased to 98kg on the second try.
Luckily, the 28-year-old lifter managed to make up for the failure of the 98kg lift on the third occasion and ensured the first medal for Indonesia.
Widiasih's record has improved compared to what she achieved at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics when she posted a weight of 95kg and won a bronze medal.
In addition, the record of 98kg is also the best record in her career as a para-powerlifting athlete in the 41kg class.
Meanwhile, the gold medal was secured by Chinese lifter Guo Lingling. Lingling also broke the 41kg world record in her own name by recording the best lift of 108kg.
The bronze medal was won by Venezuelan lifter Clara Sarahy Munasterio with her best lift of 97kg. (Antaranews)
August
33.36 million Indonesians vaccinated against COVID-19
Written by Nur Yasmin
The number of Indonesians who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 has reached 33,357,249, with 262,744 additional people receiving the second or final dose on Thursday, the Health Ministry has reported.
Based on data received from the ministry, the number of people who have received the first vaccine dose increased by 415,601 on Thursday, taking the total tally to 59,426,934.
The government is targeting to fully vaccinate 208,265,720 Indonesians to achieve herd immunity against the deadly virus.
So far, 1,517,893 health workers against the 1,468,764 health workers targeted by the vaccination program have received both vaccine doses.
Meanwhile, 502,719 health workers have taken the third or booster shot.
In the older adults category, of the 21,553,118 people targeted by the government, so far, 3,658,276 people have received both doses of the vaccine.
Of the 17,327,167 public service officers targeted by the government, 18,131,469 have been fully vaccinated.
Meanwhile, among the vulnerable people and the general public, of the 141,211,181 targeted recipients, 8,182,296 have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
In the 12–17 age group, 1,442,731 of the 26,705,490 targeted recipients have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Data from the Ministry of Health has shown that Indonesia added 16,899 COVID-19 cases, 30,099 recoveries, and 889 deaths on Thursday (August 26, 2021). (Antaranews)
August
Indonesia's carbon emission reduction depends on 5 sectors: minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia's efforts to cut carbon emissions are dependent on five primary sectors -- forestry, energy as well as transportation, waste, farming, and industry, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati has said.
"We have formulated policies that are capable of attracting a lot of investment to build those sectors, so that those five sectors can achieve their CO2 reduction target," Indrawati said during an online discussion here on Thursday.
Each of the five sectors has a different carbon emission reduction target, she noted.
The forestry sector is targeting to reduce emissions by up to 17 percent, while the energy and transportation sector is trying to cut emissions by up to 11 percent, she informed.
The waste, farming, and industry sectors are targeting to reduce carbon emissions by 0.38 percent, 0.32 percent, and 0.1 percent, respectively, she said.
"(Efforts to fulfill) Indonesia's commitment to reach Net Zero Emission by 2060 have to be done consistently," Indrawati asserted.
Hence, large funding is required in addition to hard work and policies to reduce carbon emissions, she said.
One of the sectors that will require very large funding is energy and transportation due to the energy transition from non-renewable energy to renewable energy, she explained.
"All of this requires a very large investment cost and cannot be done solely through the state budget. It even cannot be done by Indonesia alone," Indrawati pointed out.
The finance minister revealed that in order to tackle climate change, Indonesia would need Rp3.461 trillion, or equivalent to US$266 billion, until 2030.
"This means that our ministries/institutions' spending has only covered around 21 percent of the fund required to achieve the Paris commitment or Net Zero Emission by 2060," she remarked. (Antaranews)