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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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July
Indonesia receives 21.2 million doses of Sinovac bulk vaccine
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia received another 21.2 million doses of Sinovac bulk vaccine at Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Tuesday afternoon.
"This afternoon, we witnessed the arrival of 21.2 million doses of Sinovac bulk vaccine," said Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, here on Tuesday.
The government will continue with vaccine procurement through various channels to ensure the availability of vaccines to help the nation meet its vaccination target quickly, he added.
He emphasized that the government always ensures the safety, quality, and efficacy for all types of vaccines it obtains.
Vaccines are being administered in Indonesia after an evaluation by the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) and at the recommendation of the Indonesia and Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (ITAGI), the WHO, and experts, the minister said.
"People don't need to worry when they receive the vaccine," he added.
He said President Joko Widodo has called COVID-19 vaccinations a game-changer that would determine Indonesia's success in being free from the pandemic. To achieve herd immunity, the government needs to vaccinate around 208 million Indonesians.
The target has increased after the government added children aged 12 to 17 years, Hartarto explained. So far, 718 thousand children in the 12-17 age group have received the first vaccine dose, he informed. "The sooner the better," he remarked.
After vaccinating health workers, public officials, and the elderly population, the government is currently working hard to vaccinate the general public and vulnerable people, the minister said.
As of July 26, 2021, the government has administered 64.13 million vaccines, consisting of 45.5 million first doses and 18.6 million second doses, he informed.
"We need to emphasize that vaccination is a government strategy to deal with the pandemic. Vaccination needs to be complemented by community discipline and it must be carried out together," said the minister.
He assured that the government continues to encourage the public to comply with the health protocols, which prescribe wearing masks, maintaining social distance, and washing hands.
The government is also committed to continuing to increase tracing and taking policies to extend restrictions on community activities (PPKM) until August 2, 2021, Hartarto said.
PPKM level 4 has been implemented in 95 districts/cities in 7 provinces in Java and Bali and in 45 districts/cities in 21 provinces outside Java and Bali.
Meanwhile, PPKM level 3 has been implemented in 33 districts/cities in 7 provinces in Java and Bali and in 276 districts/cities in 21 provinces outside Java and Bali, while PPKM level 2 has been enforced in 65 districts/cities in 17 provinces outside Java and Bali. (Antaranews)
July
Vaccination boosts recovery from COVID-19: Eijkman Institute
Written by Nur Yasmin
People who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 have a higher chance of a speedy recovery compared to those who have not been vaccinated once infected with the virus, according to Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology.
“Even though there is a chance to be infected again (post vaccination), but mostly the infection is not so severe and they will recover soon. That is the benefit of vaccines, too,” head of the institute, Amin Soebandrio, told ANTARA here on Monday.
COVID-19 vaccines have been utilized urgently due to their benefits, such as protection from the viral infection, he noted. If antibodies are already formed, an infection can be prevented despite virus exposure, he informed.
However, if someone is still infected post vaccination, the clinical symptoms will not worsen, so vaccinations can prevent morbidity, he noted, adding that if morbidity can be prevented, then mortality can be controlled, too.
“Of course, if morbidity can be prevented or is not so severe, we can also prevent mortality,” he remarked.
People who have been vaccinated would not transmit the virus to others, so the COVID-19 transmission chain can be cut through vaccinations, he pointed out.
With vaccinated people needing a shorter period of recovery, the period of COVID-19 transmission to others is short, too, Soebandrio said.
Hence, it is important to participate in COVID-19 vaccinations to slash the morbidity and mortality rates as well as build herd immunity, he remarked. (Antaranews)
July
Indonesia needs 2,500 tons of oxygen per day: minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia needs 2,500 tons of oxygen per day to meet soaring demand amid an exponential spike in COVID-19 cases, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has said.
"Our daily oxygen requirement stood at 400 tons before the Eid al-Fitr festivities, and now (it) has climbed to 2,500 tons. Meanwhile, our production capacity is 1,700 tons per day," he informed at the Presidential Office in Jakarta on Monday.
Every 1 thousand oxygen concentrators can produce nearly 20 tons of oxygen per day, he added.
"The donation of 17 thousand (oxygen concentrators) has begun to arrive (in Indonesia). We plan to buy 20 thousand (oxygen concentrators) that we will distribute to all hospitals with isolation rooms. Thus, patients in dire need of oxygen can inhale oxygen produced by the oxygen concentrators," Sadikin said.
He expressed the hope that the arrival of oxygen concentrators would reduce the need for procuring oxygen cylinders in large quantities.
The second strategy to meet the country's oxygen requirement is utilizing the extra production capacity of domestic oxygen manufacturers, he said.
"It is true, we must use liquid oxygen for hospital ICU rooms since their oxygen requirement every minute is high. To offset the lack of oxygen need, we will utilize the extra capacity of domestic oxygen producers and the extra production capacity of other companies producing oxygen, such as steel nickel and fertilizer producers," he added.
The excess oxygen will be distributed to all provinces across Indonesia, he said.
"Once again, may we distribute the oxygen to all hospitals in the country. We also would like to express gratitude to social organizations and neighboring countries for their oxygen assistance to Indonesia," he remarked. (Antaranews)
July
Digital trade between Indonesia, Philippines must be strengthened
Written by Nur Yasmin
Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi has called for the strengthening of cooperation between Indonesia and the Philippines in the field of digital trade, saying digital economic opportunities must be utilized for community welfare through fair trade.
Digital economic opportunities can provide benefits and advantages to various parties, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he remarked.
"The digital economy is something that cannot be avoided. For this reason, every country must be able to take advantage of this opportunity and ensure an increase in people's welfare," the minister said at the 'E-Commerce Seminar and Short Video Contest Awards 2021', according to a statement released in Jakarta on Monday.
The virtual event was organized by the Manila Philippines trade attaché in collaboration with the Indonesian Diaspora Network, Manila chapter (IDN Manila).
The event, themed 'Strengthening Indonesia-Philippines Relationship Through E-Commerce', was attended by the Philippine Minister of Trade and Industry, Ramon Lopez, ad interim Charge d'Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Manila, Widya Rahmanto, vice president of Asian Development Bank, Bambang Susantono, and chairman of IDN Manila, Lusie Susantono.
Speaking at the event, Minister Lutfi said that Indonesia's gross domestic income is expected to triple from US$1.1 trillion to US$2.8 trillion by the end of 2030. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought benefits to the world of digital commerce, he noted.
"The digital economy will grow significantly from around US$40 billion to US$323 billion," he said.
Meanwhile, Minister Lopez said that Indonesia has become a potential trading partner for the Philippines.
Cooperation between the two countries in the digital economy must be boosted, especially in increasing the facilitation of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), he added.
"Cooperation between the two countries, especially the digital economy, must be strengthened in post-pandemic economic recovery. So that it can create a better shared future for the people of both countries," Lopez said.
Meanwhile, head of IDN Manila, Lusie Susantono, said the pandemic has had a major impact on digital growth in all walks of life.
Nowadays, it is commonplace to shop online, transact digitally, or do activities virtually, she pointed out.
"This is reflected in the holding of this seminar, which is expected to provide benefits for preparation in dealing with the changes in digital trading activities," she remarked. (Antaranews)
July
Switzerland ships 600 oxygen concentrators to Jakarta
Written by Nur Yasmin
Switzerland has sent 600 oxygen concentrators to Indonesia on Saturday (24/7) in an effort to assist the country currently battling the COVID-19 pandemic in the midst of growing threats of more contagious Delta variants.
In a statement received here on Sunday, the Swiss Embassy in Jakarta explained that the Swiss Humanitarian Aid decided to show its support for Indonesia's fight against the pandemic, considering the situation in the country with exponential increases in COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks.
A Swiss cargo plane, carrying medical supplies, departed from Zurich to Jakarta on Saturday, in the sixth shipment of oxygen concentrators sent out to other countries to help with COVID-19 responses.
Aside from the 600 oxygen concentrators, Switzerland also sent medical protective equipment, including 12,000 protective suits and over 45,000 masks. The shipment was received in Jakarta by local authorities to be then transported to various locations.
The Swiss Embassy in Jakarta stated that it maintains close contact with the authorities to ensure that humanitarian aid items can be distributed fairly based on need, in accordance with humanitarian principles.
The shipment to Indonesia is Switzerland's sixth international humanitarian shipment in recent weeks, the Swiss Embassy said.
The Swiss Embassy also said that its government keeps monitoring the global public health situation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and stands ready to provide assistance as much as possible, should it be necessary. (Antaranews)
July
Indonesia receives 300 oxygen concentrators from India
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia has received 300 oxygen concentrators and 100 metric tonnes of liquid oxygen from India as the country is coping with the growing threats of more transmissible Delta variant that has triggered soaring COVID-19 cases over the past few weeks.
The aid, that arrived in the Tanjung Priok Port of North Jakarta, was symbolically handed over by the Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Manoj Kumar Bharti to the Indonesian Ministry of Health, represented by the Head of the Ministry's Crisis Center, Eka Jusup Singka.
The Indonesian government expressed its appreciation and gratitude towards the Indian government for the aid that would help Indonesia's fight against COVID-19, according to a press statement that ANTARA received from the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs here Sunday.
In his address, the Indian Ambassador expressed his government's commitment and hope to continue working with Indonesia in battling the pandemic, both in the short and long run.
The concentrators and medical oxygen units are directly distributed through the Ministry of Health to various parties in need. Indonesia had previously sent equipment as assistance to India when the country experienced an extraordinary spike in COVID-19 cases last May.
India is a strategic comprehensive partner country for Indonesia in the region, and the two countries continue to develop cooperation in various fields, both through bilateral, regional, and multilateral forums. (Antaranews)
July
President Jokowi extends level 4 restrictions with adjustments
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo on Sunday announced the second extension of level 4 public activity restrictions, made effective from July 26 to August 2, as Indonesia still copes with the COVID-19 surge.
"I have decided to extend the level 4 restrictions, but we are making some adjustments of rules related to public activities and mobility," he said in an official statement.
In the statement broadcast on the Presidential Secretariat's official YouTube channel on Sunday, President Widodo said cautious measures would be applied when implementing the adjustments.
The extension of the level 4 restrictions in the islands of Java and Bali has considered the aspects of health, economy, and social dynamics of communities, he said.
Due to the considerations, the government has made some adjustments to rules related to the operations of people-based business activities under a strict implementation of health protocols.
Those allowed to serve consumers include vendors at traditional markets selling basic necessities, laundry service providers, barbershops, street vendors, and traditional retailers.
Vendors at traditional markets selling non-staple foods are, for instance, allowed to run their business from morning to 03:00 p.m. local time by applying a maximum 50 percent capacity, he said.
Meanwhile, traditional retailers, laundry service providers, and those running barbershops, among others, could run their businesses from morning to 09:00 p.m. local time.
Those running small food stalls and street vendors could run their business from morning to 08:00 p.m. local time but they are obliged to comply with strict rules of health protocols.
Detailed regulatory and technical guidance for local businesses would be made by regional administrations, he said.
In reducing the burdens on communities and small businesses due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the government is committed to providing them with social assistance.
Indonesia has been struggling to deal with a drastic surge in COVID-19 cases in the midst of growing threats of a more contagious Delta variant of coronavirus.
In addressing this alarming situation, the government has been enforcing the emergency and level 4 restrictions in the islands of Java and Bali since July 3, 2021.
On Saturday, Coordinating Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto also held a virtual meeting with heads of regional governments to discuss the enforcement of the level 4 restrictions outside Java and Bali.
At the meeting, Hartarto disclosed the government's assessment that the level 4 public activity restrictions need to be enforced in 45 districts and cities in 21 provinces to curb the spread of COVID-19. (Antaranews)
July
Widodo congratulates lifter Aisah for winning Indonesia's first medal
Written by nuke
President Joko Widodo. (ANTARA/BPMI Setpres/pri) -
President Joko Widodo has congratulated Indonesian weightlifter Windy Cantika Aisah for winning the first medal for the Red White team at the Tokyo Olympics.
“From homeland, I would like to congratulate (Windy Cantika Aisah),” Widodo posted on his Instagram handle @jokowi on Saturday.
Aisah, who competed in the 49-kg class, bagged the bronze medal after recording a total lift of 194 kg, with 84 kg in snatch and 110 kg in clean and jerk, according to the official Olympics record.
“Good news comes from Tokyo. Today, Indonesian women’s weightlifter, Windy Cantika Aisah, presented the first medal at Tokyo Olympics by grabbing bronze medal in 49 kg class,” Widodo wrote in his post.
Aisah was the first from the Red White team to win a medal while competing at the Tokyo International Forum.
Chinese lifter Hou Zhihui took the gold medal with a total lift of 210 kg (94 kg in snatch and 116 kg in clean and jerk ).
Meanwhile, Indian lifter Chanu Mirabai secured the silver medal after recording a total lift of 202 kg, with 87 kg in snatch and 115 kg in clean and jerk.
In her debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Aisah failed in her first attempt lifting 84 kg in snatch. She was able to lift 84 kg of barbel in her second attempt.
Unfortunately, she failed again when trying to add the lift to 87 kg in the third attempt. But, she managed to lift clean and jerk in three chances.
The 19-year-old athlete easily lifted 103 kg, 108 kg, and 110 kg to secure a bronze medal for Indonesia//ANT
July
Children should stay spirited despite homebound activities: President
Written by nuke
President Joko Widodo during a teleconference with elementary school students on Friday (July 23, 2021). ANTARA/Presidential Secretariat Press Bureau -
Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stressed that children in Indonesia should continue to be passionate about learning, enjoy themselves, and stay diligently devout despite homebound activities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"All my children, the future of Indonesia, must continue to be enthusiastic about learning, keep having fun, be diligent in worshiping, and do not forget to pray to Allah SWT, God Almighty, to ask for protection for all of us, for the Indonesian nation," President Jokowi stated while greeting elementary school children during a video conference on the occasion of National Children's Day 2021 in Jakarta, Friday.
The head of state highlighted that the plan to start face-to-face schooling, originally scheduled to open in July 2021, was canceled whilst awaiting an improvement in the situation.
Jokowi urged the children to continue to study, always wear masks while leaving the house, wash hands regularly, and remind friends and neighbors to follow suit.
As many as 548 thousand children out of the targeted 11.9 million children in the age group of 12-17 years have received COVID-19 vaccine shots, the Ministry of Health had earlier announced.
"The vaccination drive for children in the age group of 12-17 years is focused on local health facilities or their respective schools," the Health Ministry's COVID-19 vaccinations spokesperson, Siti Nadia Tarmizi, stated during an online dialog hosted by the National COVID-19 Handling and Economic Recovery Committee (KPC-PEN) here on Thursday.
Vaccination drives at local healthcare facilities are focused on vaccinating teenagers in the age bracket of 12-17 years, who are not enrolled in any educational institutions, while teenagers enrolled in schools are being directed to get vaccinated at schools hosting vaccination drives, Tarmizi revealed.
Vaccines for teenagers have been distributed nationwide, with 50 percent of the vaccines allocated for the Java-Bali provinces while the rest proportionately to other provinces, she noted.
"We currently have a policy of distributing 50 percent of the vaccines to the Java-Bali provinces due to the recent spike in COVID-19 cases there, while the rest of the vaccines will be distributed proportionally to other provinces. That portioning already includes vaccines for teenagers," she stated.
Vaccine stocks in Indonesia currently reach just 130 million doses, a mere 30 percent of the 426 million doses required to meet the national vaccination target, she pointed out.
The target of the vaccination program has also been increased to 208 million, from 181.5 million, Tarmizi remarked//ANT
July
AP II airports implement restrictions on entry of foreigners
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia's state-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II said it has implemented the Legal and Human Rights Minister's Regulation Number 27 of 2021 on the Restrictions on Foreigners Entering Indonesia amid the Community Activities Restrictions (PPKM).
“International AP II airports, including Soekarno-Hatta Airport, have been aware of the regulation Number 27 of 2021 and coordinated with the stakeholders to implement it,” stated the PT AP II president director Muhammad Awaluddin in a written statement on Thursday.
The regulation restricts foreigners from entering or transiting through Indonesia, except diplomatic and service visa holders; diplomatic and service residence permit holders; limited and permanent residence permit holders; individuals arriving on medical and humanitarian purposes (at the recommendation of a ministry); as well as, transportation crews arriving with the said transports, he explained.
All international passengers arriving at AP II airports -- foreigners belonging to the five categories allowed entry and Indonesians -- have to comply with the health protocols, bring a RT-PCR (real time polymerase chain reaction) test result, as well as go through quarantine, according to the procedure, he said.
Foreigners excluded from the categories are prohibited from entering Indonesia and will be checked at the international arrival area by the immigration office, he informed.
Prior to the regulation's issuance, foreigners were allowed to enter the country if they were working on national strategic projects or for a family union. However, the Legal and Human Rights Minister has affirmed that travel to Indonesia for those reasons is no longer allowed, in accordance with the new rule.
“Almost all international flights amid this pandemic take place in Soekarno-Hatta Airport. AP II along with all stakeholders will work closely under the COVID-19 Handling Air Task Force to carry out the procedure for international passengers,” Awaluddin said.
Meanwhile, the Transportation Ministry Circular Letter Number 53 of 2021 has regulated domestic routes.
According to the letter, passengers traveling from or to Java or Bali airports have to bring vaccination cards (showing they have taken at least one vaccine dose) and RT-PCR test results taken maximum 2x24 hours before travel.
Meanwhile, passengers traveling from or to other airports will need to bring an RT-PCR test result taken maximum 2x24 hours before travel or an antigen rapid test taken maximum 1x24 hours before travel.
During the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha 1442 Hijri from July 19-25, 2021, an age limit of 18 years has been imposed, except for essential or critical sectors workers (identified by Employee Registration Certificate/STRP or other certificate from the authorized institutions); seriously ill patients; pregnant women, accompanied by one family member; women traveling for childbirth, accompanied by maximum two people; and, company for a non-COVID-19 dead body with maximum number of five people (identified by a hospital referral letter or other authorized letter). (Antaranews)