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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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June
East Java eyes Asia Pasific, Africa to expand halal markets
Written by nuke
Head of economic affairs of East Java provincial government Tiat Surtiati Suwardi. ANTARA/HO -
East Java Province has eyed Muslim-majority countries in Asia Pacific and Africa to expand its halal food export as halal has become a global life style.
"In the midst of the fact that the world's Muslim population in 2030 is expected to reach 2.158 billion or 26 percent of the world's total population, our halal product market potential is very huge," Head of the Economic Affairs Office at East Java Provincial Government Tiat Surtiati Suwardi said here on Saturday.
East Java's exports of non-oil and gas products have recorded a surplus of US$1.56 billion in 2020.
The export value of food and beverage products has reached US$309 billion. Some 20.1 percent were contributed by the markets of such Muslim-majority countries as Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Egypt, and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The province's export value of textile and textile products during the period were recorded at US$0.25 billion while those of pharmaceutical products and cosmetics stood at US$0.20 billion, and US$40.16 million respectively.
"All those products have quite big markets in Muslim-majority countries. The cosmetic products, in particular, are absorbed by some 49.35 percent of the markets in OIC member countries," she said.
Tiat Surtiati said among the potential halal export destination countries for East Java are Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Egypt, UAE, Bangladesh, Turkey, Oman, Maldives, Iran, Qatar, Libya, and Iraq.
However, only 2,223 of 479,621 small and medium scale enterprises in food and beverage in the province have had halal certificates, she said.
East Java has initiated the establishment of special area for halal industry in Sidoarjo, and is encouraging Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) to contribute to the development of halal products through the "One Pesantren One Product" Program, she added//ANT
June
Bali Arts Festival XLIII 2021 Becomes a Trigger for the Awakening of Creative Economy Actors
Written by nuke
Bali Arts Festival XLIII 2021 opening ceremony -
In an effort to ignite the creativity of creative economy actors in the midst of a pandemic, the Bali Provincial Government is bringing back the 43rd Bali Arts Festival in 2021. This event will be held in a hybrid manner, at Taman Budaya Art Center, Denpasar, Bali, from 12 June to 10 July 2021. .
The Bali Arts Festival is an annual art festival to provide a space for actualization and a vehicle for classical and traditional Balinese arts. In addition, the 2011 PKB XLIII is included in one of the 2021 Nusantara Kharisma Event (KEN) programs launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Baparekraf in April 2021.
The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, when giving a speech, at the opening of the PKB XLIII 2021, in Bali, Saturday (12/6/2021), said the Bali Arts Festival was an art and cultural event that historical value. Because it has been 43 years of being part of nostalgia and a memory not only for Balinese people, but also nationally and even internationally.
"The Bali Arts Festival is philosophically also a medium and a means to raise our spirits, motivate people to explore, discover, and display arts and culture as well as improve welfare for the community, open up business opportunities, and create jobs," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.
The opening of the Bali Arts Festival began with the appearance of the Manggala Yudha Baris Dance, a classically nuanced heroic dance, consisting of 6 dancers. This dance depicts the preparation of a group of war troops from the kingdom of Badung (Bandana) before advancing to the battlefield (Puputan Badung).
This event was interpreted by showing the video of Peed Aya (parade) “Pratiti Wana Kerthi” and Rekasadana (Performance) Ballet “Wreksa Kastuba” which told the story of Japa Tuan.
"I hope this event will become a field for art appreciation, build an ecosystem of progress within the framework of art and culture in Bali, as well as inspire and revive creativity in the tourism and creative economy as an effort to accelerate economic recovery in Indonesia," said Sandiaga.
Bali as the epicenter of Indonesian tourism, not only attracts domestic and foreign tourists with its natural beauty, but also the unique arts and culture of the Balinese people. Thus, this PKB plays an important role in being the trigger for the restoration of Bali tourism.
On that occasion, President Joko Widodo, who was present online, said that the holding of the 43rd Bali Arts Festival was proof that under the pressure of a very heavy pandemic, the creativity and productivity of Balinese art works continued to grow.
"I appreciate the efforts of the local government, artists, art workers, and all Balinese people, who continue to express works of art and develop aesthetic traditions from the sublime Balinese culture, while still implementing strict health protocols," he said.
Meanwhile, the Governor of Bali Province, I Wayan Koster, revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic did not ignite our enthusiasm and enthusiasm in holding this year's Bali Arts Festival. Instead, it makes the art community in Bali able to adapt creatively and innovatively, including building new habits in managing art events in a hybrid way, by implementing strict COVID-19 protocols.
“This is the authentic identity of the Balinese people, that under any conditions they are still able to be creative with increasing and prouder quality of art. The wealth of Balinese cultural heritage, with customs, arts, and local wisdom that is sacred and noble, should not be damaged and become extinct. Let's move together, accompanied by commitment, dedication and a strong belief in taking on the responsibility of preserving this noble ideological cultural heritage for the sake of Bali," said I Wayan Koster.
The theme raised at the PKB this time was entitled "Purna Soul: Prananing Wana Kerthi (Full Soul, Breath of the Tree of Life)". It has the meaning of glorifying trees or forests as a symphony of the harmony of the universe towards the welfare of life with an all-perfect soul.
For a whole month, PKB presents a number of agendas and activities such as reksadana (performance, utsawa (parade), wimbakara (competition), kandarupa (exhibition, kriyaloka (workshop), widyatula (rehearsal), and adi Sewaka nugraha (artist award).
Each representative from 9 regencies/cities throughout Bali will show their expertise in bringing various classical art performances such as gambuh, xylophone, wayang wong, gamelan, masks, shadow puppets, and so on. There are also virtual art performances from Papua, traditional Paser dances from East Kalimantan, to Indian classical dances.
This PKB was also accompanied by the Bali Bangkit IKM (Small and Medium Industry) Exhibition which was coordinated by the Dekranasda of Bali Province. The IKM exhibition showcases the achievements of the best arts and crafts, as the embodiment of a cultural party that can improve Balinese manners.
All PKB activities this time were held in a closed room (indoor). There are several venues in the Denpasar Art Center area that are used as the location for the indoor PKB XLIII performances, namely Ksirarnawa, Natya Mandala Building ISI Denpasar, and Wantilan Art Center//Release - VOI
June
President reviews Semarang-Demak toll road construction
Written by nuke
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) delivered a press statement from the Semarang-Demak toll road project site on Thursday (June 10), aired on the Presidential Secretariat's Youtube channel. ANTARA/screenshot-Rangga Pandu Asmara Jingga -
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) visited Demak district on Friday to review construction work on the Semarang-Demak toll road project, which is part of the Java toll road network on the island's northern coastal corridor.
"This afternoon, I review the Semarang-Demak toll road project, which is part of the Java toll road network, Java's North Coast corridor," Jokowi said while delivering a press statement on the Presidential Secretariat's Youtube channel.
The corridor will connect Semarang, Demak, and Rembang in Central Java with Tuban and Gresik in East Java province.
The Gresik-Surabaya section of the road has been completed, connected to the toll road, and made operational.
"This particular section's length is 26.7 km. Section I of Kaligawe-Sayung stretches 10.39 km and section II of Sayung-Demak is 16.31 km long," Jokowi informed.
Section I of the road was built with government funding, while section II will be built under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) scheme.
President Jokowi said he hoped that the toll road would significantly reduce traffic congestion on the Kaligawe and Ahmad Yani Airport route.
"This (area) has been (witnessing) traffic jams for decades because of many large vehicles taking on this route," he remarked.
He said the toll road is special because it is multifunctional. In addition to improving connectivity, section I of the Demak toll road will also help control tidal flooding, he explained.
The President expressed the hope that the toll road would be completed so that it can help boost economic growth in Central Java//ANT
June
Indonesia's digital economy to grow eight-fold by 2030: Lutfi
Written by Nur Yasmin
Trade Minister Muhammad Lutfi has predicted Indonesia’s digital economy will grow eight-fold from Rp632 trillion in 2020 to Rp4,531 trillion in 2030.
"E-commerce will play a crucial role (by contributing) 34 percent, or Rp1,900 trillion (to the digital economy)," he said following a limited meeting at the Presidential Palace here on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the business-to-business digital economy is projected to contribute 13 percent, or Rp763 trillion, and technology-based health services (health-tech) are expected to contribute 8 percent, or Rp471 trillion, to the digital economy, he added.
"These are parts of what we have discussed that our e-commerce has a very high level playing field," he said.
In other sectors, economic activities that adapt to digital technology will also support the growth of the national gross domestic product (GDP) in 10 years' time, such as online travel, online media, and digital transport services, he predicted.
"We realize that the Indonesian digital economy has good prospects. In 2020, the digital economy contributed 4 percent of the GDP. In 10 years' time, or by 2030, the GDP will grow from Rp15,400 trillion to Rp24,000 trillion," he said.
As a large populous nation, Indonesia will play an important role in the digital economy of Southeast Asia, Lutfi said.
The contribution of the Indonesian digital economy to the GDP will be 55 percent higher than that of ASEAN, or equivalent to Rp323 trillion, and will grow to Rp417 trillion in 2030, he projected.
"Indonesia's GDP from digital economy will be 55 percent higher than that of ASEAN in 2030, when it grows to Rp417 trillion from Rp323 trillion," he said.
Meanwhile, Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, Teten Masduki, underscored the need for micro, small, and medium businesses to get involved in the development of the digital economy, in accordance with President Joko Widodo's instructions.
He said the President has called for an accelerated digitalization of micro, small, and medium businesses.
According to data from the Indonesian E-Commerce Association, 13.7 million, or 21 percent of micro, small, and medium enterprises, have become a part of the digital ecosystem as of May this year. (Antaranews)
June
Indonesia aiming for one million daily vaccinations in July
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia is striving to ramp up its vaccination program to administer between 750 thousand and one million COVID-19 vaccine shots per day in July this year from nearly 600 thousand shots per day in June.
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said he has urged Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin to achieve the target.
"I have seen the increased number of new COVID-19 cases. The total number of positive cases reached almost eight thousand yesterday," Pandjaitan said during a webinar here on Thursday.
He also highlighted the importance of intensifying mitigation efforts to deal with a spike in new coronavirus infections post the Eid al-Fitr holiday season and called for closer collaboration between government officials and community members on handling it.
On Wednesday, Indonesia recorded 7,725 new COVID-19 cases from 34 provinces, he disclosed and urged Indonesians to learn from China on containing the pandemic.
"Thanks to its high discipline, with a population of some 1.4 billion, China has been able to contain the pandemic. Let us take China an obvious example," he remarked.
The COVID-19 outbreak initially struck the Chinese city of Wuhan in 2019 and thereafter spread across the world, including to countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Indonesian government announced the nation's first confirmed cases on March 2, 2020.
The central and regional governments have been working continuously to flatten the coronavirus curve by applying healthcare protocols and social restrictions.
To break the chain of spread of COVID-19, which has dampened the purchasing power of families throughout Indonesia, the government had banned homebound travel, or "mudik," ahead of this year's Eid al-Fitr holiday season, like last year.
Vice Health Minister Dante Saksono Harbuwono projected the number of COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, in the wake of the Eid al-Fitr festivities, to peak in mid-June this year.
To prevent new transmission clusters from surfacing, the government is planning to extend the quarantine period for travelers arriving from abroad, especially from countries hit by the COVID-19 crisis, to 14 days from five days earlier.
Currently, Indonesia's total COVID-19 caseload exceeds 1.8 million.
The government, which is making efforts to win the battle against the disease which has acutely impacted the economy and public health, commenced a nationwide vaccination program to contain infections on January 13, 2021. (Antaranews)
June
Indonesia, France to build environmentally friendly fishing ports
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia’s Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry (KKP) has said it will develop environmentally friendly fishing ports in the country in cooperation with the French Development Agency (AFD).
The cooperation in the environmentally friendly seaport project was discussed with France’s Minister of Maritime Affairs, Annick Girardin, during her recent visit to Indonesia.
"This collaborative project can help utilize environmentally friendly capture fisheries resources in the fishing port areas," acting director general of capture fisheries at KKP, M Zaini, said in a press release here on Thursday.
The cooperation is expected to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and advance the marine and fisheries sector, in accordance with the declaration of a strategic partnership between the Indonesian and French presidents in 2017, he added.
As part of a working visit to Indonesia, Minister Girardin on Wednesday headed to the Nizam Zachman Ocean Fishing Port (PPS) in Muara Baru, North Jakarta.
She was accompanied by Zaini, director of fishing ports, Frits P. Lesnussa, and head of PPS Nizam Zachman Jakarta, Rahmat Irawan.
According to Zaini, Jakarta's fishing port is among ports with the largest export value advantage in Indonesia.
"In addition to adequate facilities, PPS Nizam Zachman also has the advantage of easy export access. Not only is it close to the Tanjung Priok seaport, it is also close to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport," he pointed out.
Zaini also lauded the French government's support for the development of eco-fishing ports.
Currently, the ministry is in the process of discussing the loan agreement with AFD France, he informed.
During her visit, Minister Girardin expressed the hope that the cooperation project would help improve the living standards of people in coastal areas.
The problems in the marine and fisheries sector experienced by Indonesia are not much different from those of France, she added.
"I am very happy to be able to visit Indonesia to see its fishery activities. I appreciate Indonesia's steps to eradicate illegal fishing because the preservation of marine ecosystems is important for us to keep it sustainable," she said. (Antaranews)
June
400,000 AstraZeneca doses handed to Jakarta to expire in June
Written by Nur Yasmin
At least 400 thousand doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine provided to Jakarta will expire later this month, according to the spokesperson for COVID-19 Vaccination at the Health Ministry, Siti Nadia Tarmizi.
"The vaccines will expire in June. Some of the vaccines were obtained from the CTMAV547 batch," she informed here on Wednesday.
The CTMAV547 batch contained 448,480 doses, which were a part of the 3,852 thousand AstraZeneca doses that Indonesia received on April 26, 2021 under the Covax facility of the WHO, she said.
The Indonesian government had temporarily suspended the distribution and use of the vaccine in mid-May this year following reports of several deaths due to alleged post-immunization events (KIPI), Tarmizi said.
It resumed the distribution of AstraZeneca vaccines from the CTMAV547 batch on June 1, 2021 after a toxicity and sterility test conducted by the Drug and Food Control Agency (BPOM) found the vaccine was safe and had no links with the deaths reported in Indonesia, she added.
The result of the toxicity and sterility test met the quality requirements for the use of the vaccine, Tarmizi said.
The Health Ministry is encouraging the Jakarta administration to use the vaccines before they expire this month, she disclosed.
"It will be a pity if the vaccines expire. The (vaccination) target is there. We want to prevent a spike in COVID-19 cases in Jakarta following Eid al-Fitr festivities," she said. (Antaranews)
June
Indonesia provides 1,400 oxygen concentrators to India
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia, in a show of solidarity and support, has donated 1,400 oxygen concentrators to India to help the South Asian country tackle a spike in COVID-19 cases.
The oxygen concentrators were handed over to the Indian government through the Indian Red Cross Society at the Nhava Sheva Port on Tuesday (June 8, 2021), according to a written statement released by the Indonesian consulate general in Mumbai on Wednesday.
Mumbai-based Indonesian consul general Agus P. Saptono received the oxygen concentrators at the port and handed them over to the India Red Cross Society (IRCS) for further distribution.
With the latest donation of five container loads of concentrators, the number of oxygen concentrators provided by Indonesia to India since May 12 this year has reached three thousand.
Indonesia plans to send another two thousand oxygen concentrators to India, which are scheduled to reach the port at the end of June this year.
The assistance reflects the spirit of the two countries' togetherness in facing the pandemic and aims to help India get through a difficult time caused by a surge in COVID-19 cases, Saptono said.
The pandemic is a common problem facing all countries, so they need to build strong collaborations to resolve it, he added.
Meanwhile, IRCS’ regional passport officer (Maharashtra), who represented the Indian Foreign Ministry, expressed appreciation and gratitude to Indonesia for the assistance, which, he said, would be very useful to handle the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
Indonesia and India have good cooperation and support each other, Saptono said adding, the cooperation has lasted more than 70 years, and India is one of Indonesia's strategic partners.
"With the assistance from Indonesia, we hope the cooperation between the two countries will increasingly become stronger in the future, particularly in facing the COVID-19 pandemic," he remarked.
The Indonesian government, in cooperation with industry associations and other stakeholders, had dispatched 1,400 oxygen cylinders to India on May 10, 2021 and another 200 concentrators on May 24.
As an old and close ally and strategic partner, Indonesia has kept abreast of the developments of the pandemic in India and is ready to respond to urgent requirements for oxygen supplies to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic in the South Asian country, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno L. P. Marsudi had stated earlier. (Antaranews)
June
Government readies stimulus to expedite upstream deep-sea oil project
Written by Nur Yasmin
The government is readying a stimulus package to expedite the completion of the Indonesia Deepwater Development (IDD) project in order to accord priority to it for maintaining national oil and gas production.
"The government supports the development of new fields to exploit the existing oil and gas sources," Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif noted in a statement in Jakarta, Wednesday.
According to the Upstream Oil and Gas Special Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) report, the projected domestic demand for fuel oil currently reaches 1.4 million barrels per day, with a refinery production capacity of some 800 thousand barrels, so the shortage of supply must be covered from imported products.
In a bid to meet the domestic oil requirements, the government will maximize all upstream oil and gas potential in order to produce fuel to meet the needs of the community and industry.
"The government continues to encourage efforts to increase reserves and oil and gas production, as well as optimize the use of natural gas for domestic needs, which currently stands at 63.9 percent," Arifin stated.
The government has provided nine stimulus packages to improve the upstream oil and gas investment climate battered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The stimuli encompassed postponing the provision for post-operation costs, tax holiday for income tax, eliminating the cost of utilizing the Badak liquefied natural gas refinery, postponing or eliminating the value-added tax for liquefied natural gas, and eliminating the cost of renting state-owned upstream oil and gas.
In addition, a stimulus is being offered for delaying or reducing up to 100-percent indirect taxes, gas allowed to be sold at discounted prices for all the above take or pay and Daily Contract Quantity schemes, fiscal policy flexibility, and tax discussions for businesses supporting upstream oil and gas activities.
Head of SKK Migas Dwi Soetjipto noted that of the nine stimuli, six had already received approval from the government.
Soetjipto explained that one form of concession in upstream oil and gas investment was that several contractors of the Oil and Gas Cooperation Contract (KKKS) can monetize the oil and gas potential that is managed by them.
"At this time, a one-door service policy has been developed. Thus, now, there are so many aspects that are being considered to facilitate investment," Soetjipto remarked. (Antaranews)
June
Micro Waqf Bank makes it easy for low-income people to do business: VP
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said the establishment of the Micro Waqf Bank aims to provide opportunities for low-income people to conduct business, since they often have limited capital or access to banking.
The Micro Waqf Bank was established to provide access to capital for low-income people who do not have access to established financial institutions, as well as to play a role in empowering communities located near Islamic boarding schools by providing assistance," said the vice president during the National Conference on Vocational and Entrepreneurship at Cipasung Islamic Boarding School, here on Tuesday.
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin said the opportunity to start businesses among low-income people, and especially the opportunity to obtain venture capital, had been a concern of the government.
Besides business capital, people who have just begun operating a business also need assistance in running their business and access to marketing for their products.
"Therefore, it has been the role of OJK (Financial Services Authority) since 2017 to continue to encourage the development of Micro Waqf Banks in Islamic boarding schools," he added.
So far, numerous Islamic boarding schools spread across various regions have seen the opening of 60 Micro Waqf Banks.
The vice president expected the number of Micro Waqf Banks to continue to increase, to assist even more new entrepreneurs in the community.
"With the distribution of funds of up to IDR67 billion to 44,900 customers and 4,780 Community Business Groups around Indonesian Islamic boarding schools, (Micro Waqf Bank) is expected to increase the number of new entrepreneurs who will encourage economic activity at the lower level," he noted.
The government continues to support the acceleration of the development of Micro Waqf Banks. Therefore, the vice president asked those working in the relevant ministries and institutions to draw up a plan to optimize the use of the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) or the Government's Revolving Fund.
The optimization program includes participation by the Revolving Fund Management Agency for Cooperatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (LPDB UMKM); Ultra Micro Financing; and the Government Investment Center Public Service Agency (BLU-PIP).
"With these optimization efforts, we hope the Micro Waqf Bank can be formed soon and will be stronger in the future," said the vice president. (Antaranews)