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PLN Gradually Recovers Electricity Supply (0)
State-owned electricity firm PT PLN has recovered electric power to Balaraja Extra High Voltage substation in Banten Province, and furthermore it will be channeled to Suralaya steam-fueled power plant (PLTU) to gradually recover its operation to reach its capacity of 2800 MW of electricity.
In addition, power supply from Gandul Extra High Voltage substations in Depok, West Java Province, will be channeled to Muara Karang gas and steam power plant (PLTGU) to supply electricity to the Indonesian capital city, Jakarta.
Acting President Director of PLN Sripeni Inten Cahyani said here on Sunday that the power supply to Jakarta was expected to recover within three hours.
"We apologize for the inconvenience today, and currently all efforts have been made to recover the Java-Bali power system, especially in the area of West Java, Banten, and Jakarta," Cahyani said.
The company has focused on power supply to PLTGU Muara Karang and PLTGU Priok to recover the system in the capital city.
Previously, PLN has recovered the operation of hydro-generated power plant (PLTA) Saguling and PLTA Cirata which are functioned as power stabilizer, and, at the same time, supply the electricity to PLTU Suralaya through Cibinong, Depok, Gandul, Lengkok, Balaraja and Suralaya extra high voltage substations.
PLTU Suralaya is expected to return to its normal operation within six hours to normalize power system in West Java and Banten.
Blackout that affected thousands of homes and public facilities in West Java, Jakarta, and Banten was caused by several troubles in the extra high voltage 500 kV transmission of Ungaran - Pemalang.
"PLN has taken its best efforts and will have evaluation to prevent recurrence of today's incident," Cahyani said.
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October
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated public broadcaster TVRI’s West Papua station on Wednesday and said he expected it to serve as a credible source of positive information on Indonesia and regional developments in Papua.
TVRI’s presence, including its 30th station in West Papua province, would enable Indonesians across the archipelago to know of events and regional developments taking place in Papua, President Widodo said at the online inaugural ceremony.
“In return, through TVRI, Papuan communities will also be able to keep (themselves) informed about other Indonesian regions,” he noted.
At the inaugural event, held the same day Indonesians commemorated the Youth Pledge Day, President Jokowi also urged youths across the country to set aside their differences and strengthen national unity and cooperation for the sake of the nation's progress and development.
During Wednesday’s event, West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan inaugurated the TVRI office building, located in Arfai neighborhood of Manokwari, the capital of West Papua province. (Antaranews)
October
Tourism Ministry Hopes SEA Today TV Channel Will Promote Tourism
Written by Nur YasminMinister of Tourism and Creative Economy / Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Wishnutama Kusubandio, appreciated the launch of the SEA Today news television channel and is expected to participate in reporting and promoting the tourism sector and creative economy in Indonesia.
"SEA Today can be a means of promoting Indonesia (especially) tourism and its creative economy in a contemporary way," he said during the Soft Launching of SEA Today at Telkom STO Building, Central Jakarta, Wednesday.
Wishnutama said that SEA Today is expected to be able to convey good information about Indonesia to people in the Southeast Asian region and also to the international world.
"It is hoped that this channel can become an extension of information regarding the potential of nature, culture, and the creative economy that can attract tourists to foreign investors. The challenge in the future is how we package these materials into interesting communication content to be conveyed," he said.
The event was also attended by BUMN Minister Erick Thohir, President Director of PT Telkom Ririek Ardiansyah, and President Commissioner of PT Telkom Rhenald Kasali. According to Wishnutama, Indonesia does not only have wealth and natural beauty as well as cultural diversity that SEA Today can promote. Indonesia also has diversity in various other sub-sectors from tourism and the creative economy, such as on the culinary side.
"If we pack it well, Indonesian market snacks can be very interesting content," said Wishnutama.
Meanwhile, BUMN Minister Erick Thohir added that SEA Today is expected to be a media that can spread and build a positive image of Indonesia in the eyes of the world.
"Good media is media that can provide inspiration and good perceptions, especially improving Indonesia's image in the eyes of the world," he said.
In addition, Erick also hopes that SEA Today can be a way for millennials in the country to work, innovate, and be creative. "It is time for the world to see us, it is time for us to rise, like the youths who rose to unite Indonesia on October 28, 1928," he said.
Meanwhile, President Director of Telkom, Ririek Adriansyah, said that they plan the construction of the SEA Today studio to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2021.
In addition, he said that SEA Today is planned to be distributed abroad through partnerships with international media. "We plan to broadcast SEA Today in 10 countries, some of which are the United States, Britain, and South Korea," said Ririek.
The event was also filled with the cutting of tumpeng and the giving of souvenirs in the form of SEA Today uniforms to Wishnutama and Erick Thohir by representatives of the directors of PT Telkom. (Antaranews)
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) inaugurated public broadcaster TVRI’s West Papua station on Wednesday and said he expected it to serve as a credible source of positive information on Indonesia and regional developments in Papua.
TVRI’s presence, including its 30th station in West Papua province, would enable Indonesians across the archipelago to know of events and regional developments taking place in Papua, President Widodo said at the online inaugural ceremony.
“In return, through TVRI, Papuan communities will also be able to keep (themselves) informed about other Indonesian regions,” he noted.
At the inaugural event, held the same day Indonesians commemorated the Youth Pledge Day, President Jokowi also urged youths across the country to set aside their differences and strengthen national unity and cooperation for the sake of the nation's progress and development.
During Wednesday’s event, West Papua Governor Dominggus Mandacan inaugurated the TVRI office building, located in Arfai neighborhood of Manokwari, the capital of West Papua province.
October
Commemorated every October 28, the Youth Pledge was a major milestone in the Indonesian's history of the independence movement.
This pledge is a crystallization of the spirit to affirm the ideals of the establishment of the Indonesian state.
"Youth Pledge" is the decision of the Second Youth Congress which was held for two days, 27-28 October 1928 in Batavia (Jakarta).
This decision affirms the ideals of an "Indonesian homeland", "Indonesian nation" and "Indonesian language".
This decision becomes the principle for every "association of Indonesian nationalities" and for "to be broadcasted in various newspapers and read before the meetings of the associations".
The term "Youth Pledge" itself did not appear in the congress decision but was given afterward. The idea for holding the Second Youth Congress came from the Indonesian Student Student Association (PPPI), a youth organization with members from all over Indonesia.
On the PPPI initiative, the congress was held in three different buildings and was divided into three meetings.
Here are the meetings:
FIRST MEETING, on Saturday, October 27, 1928, at the Katholieke Jongenlingen Bond (KJB) Building, Banteng Field.
In his remarks, Soegondo hoped that this congress could strengthen the spirit of unity in the hearts of the youth. The event continued with Moehammad Jamin's description of the meaning and relationship of unity with youth. According to him, there are five factors that can strengthen Indonesia's unity, namely history, language, customary law, education, and will.
SECOND MEETING, on Sunday, October 28, 1928, at the Oost-Java Bioscoop Building.
The two speakers, Poernomowoelan and Sarmidi Mangoensarkoro, agreed that children should receive national education, there must also be a balance between education at school and at home. Children also need to be educated in democracy.
THIRD MEETING, at the INDONESISCHE CLUBHUIS KRAMAT BUILDING
In the next session, Soenario explained the importance of nationalism and democracy apart from the scouting movement. Meanwhile, Ramelan argued that they could not separate the scouting movement from the national movement. The scouting movement from an early age educates children to be disciplined and independent, things that are needed in the struggle. Before the congress closed, the song “Indonesia” by Wage Rudolf Supratman was played. They greeted the song with great fanfare.
Then, Congress announced the formulation of the results. The following are the three congress' decisions as listed on the inscription on the wall of the Youth Pledge Museum. The original writing uses the Indonesian language in the van Ophuijsen spelling.
First: We, the sons and daughters of Indonesia, claim to have one blood, Indonesian soil.
Second: We, the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge one nation, the Indonesian nation.
Third: We, the sons and daughters of Indonesia, acknowledge the language of unity, the Indonesian language. (RRI)
October
Indonesia, Australia Strengthens Cooperation In Law, Security
Written by Nur YasminIndonesia's Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, Mahfud MD, and Australia’s Minister of Home Affairs, Peter Dutton, stressed bilateral cooperation in legal and security affairs during an online meeting on Tuesday.
Mahfud and Dutton also discussed issues involving regional security, repatriation of foreign terrorist fighters, maritime security cooperation, and counter-terrorism at the 7th Indonesia-Australia Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM) on Law and Security (7th RI-Australia MCM Meeting).
“We can deal with the threat of terrorism and others only with strong and sustainable cooperation, through various programs and law enforcement action plans, preventive action, deradicalization, counter-terrorism, termination of funding channels and use of cyber technology by terrorist networks, illegal drugs, human trafficking, and also response to the COVID-19 pandemic," Mahfud observed.
Indonesian Ambassador to Australia, Kristiarto Legowo, and chairman of the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), Hasto Atmojo Suroyo, were present at the meeting.
The meeting was also attended by the secretary, expert staff, and deputies of the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesian Navy, and the Densus 88 counterterrorism squad, among others.
At the meeting, the Coordinating Minister said bilateral, regional, and multilateral cooperation is a necessity.
"I believe that no country in the world can handle a situation like this (coronavirus pandemic) on its own," he noted.
During the meeting, they also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation between the two countries on capacity building and increasing the protection and assistance for witnesses and victims. The MoU was signed by the chair of the LPSK and the Australian Minister of Home Affairs.
Minister Dutton said the relationship between Indonesia and Australia is very significant as the two countries are partners in the security and maritime sector.
"This collaboration is a big achievement. For us, Indonesia is an important partner in the region and has the same level of trust," he remarked.
The two also ministers expressed their appreciation for the cooperation between the two countries so far.
"I believe that bilateral relations between Indonesia and Australia are getting stronger based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, mutual trust, and mutual benefit," Mahfud remarked.
October
Gov't Commits To Maintain Clean Energy Sustainability
Written by Nur YasminThe government is committed to maintaining sustainability in using clean energy in the electricity sector, especially increasing the use of renewable energy, one of which is through regulation of energy prices sourced from renewable energy.
"One principle applied by the government in energy development is sustainability," said Director General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Rida Mulyana in written statement in Jakarta, Wednesday.
Rida explained, in addition to sustainability, the government has 5K principles in energy development, namely the first is availability, and the second is the quality of electricity itself.
"If electricity is sufficient but the carpet is not good, the government must ensure that people who enjoy electricity of good quality," he explained.
The next principle, added Rida, is affordability, energy prices must be affordable for all elements of society. Meanwhile, the fourth is sustainability and the last one is justice so that people throughout Indonesia can feel the same way.
To accelerate the energy transition, Rida said that soon the government will issue regulations related to new and renewable energy tariffs.
"We will issue a Presidential Regulation for renewable energy tariffs PLN would purchase, and hopefully will increase the use of EBT in Indonesia," he said.
Meanwhile, the President Director of PT. PLN (Persero) Zulkifli Zaini said to support the government's efforts to transition energy to renewable energy, PT. PLN (Persero) has created three programs aimed at accelerating the development of EBT in Indonesia.
"The first program for EBT development is in the long-term plan of PLN, which is 5 GW, which has been planned in RUPTL, and the second program is the Green Booster at 3.5 GW," he explained.
The Green Booster program includes innovations in the development of NRE including the co-firing program, the development of solar PV on ex-mining land, and the utilization of the existing dam belonging to the Ministry of PUPR.
And the third program is large scale renewable. PT PLN will develop large-scale EBT generators to improve the economy by preparing hydropower plants for industrial needs.
"We hope that the various innovations carried out by PLN can inspire all of us to innovate and find alternatives to NRE development that are more cost-efficient and have good reliability," he concluded.
Meanwhile, various series of events to commemorate National Electricity Day (HLN) 2020 organized by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources include the Energy Sustainability Society Summit on 27 October.
On November 3, there will be the operational launch of the Public Electric Vehicle Battery Exchange Station (SPBKLU) and the Awarding of Electricity Safety Award (K2) which is scheduled to be attended by the Minister of EMR Arifin Tasrif. (Antaranews)
October
Finance Minister: Multilateral Cooperation Important To Restore Economy
Written by Nur YasminFinance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati believes multilateral cooperation has an important role in the process of economic recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic because this crisis is a global problem.
"Currently there is a pandemic, once again showing that we cannot work alone," said Sri Mulyani when she was a panelist at the B20 Saudi Arabia Summit in a virtual location in Jakarta, Monday.
According to her, to enter the vaccination era requires stronger cooperation between countries or multilateral cooperation.
She is optimistic that multilateral cooperation in handling global problems such as the COVID-19 pandemic will make it more efficient, better, and transparent.
The former Managing Director of the World Bank added that when a country wants to ensure that its country is safe with vaccinations, that country cannot just shut down, but must continue to work together because of human mobility.
For that, she continued, communication and cooperation between countries is still needed, one of which is to ensure access to vaccines for all countries.
Not only a pandemic problem, the issue of climate change to the disruption of digital technology, especially trade, is also a global problem that requires multilateral cooperation.
"So like it or not, with multilateral cooperation, dealing with this problem must be through global cooperation, because it is impossible to solve it alone," she said.
Sri Mulyani became one of the panelists at the B20 Saudi Arabia Summit entitled Redesigning Multilateralism for a new era.
Also attending the virtual opportunity were the Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgiva, Secretary-General of the United Nations Trade and Development Agency (UNCTAD) Mukhisa Kituyi, and Former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Roberto Azevedo.
October
Bio Farma: 837 Covid-19 Vaccine Volunteers Enters Efficacy Monitoring Period
Written by Nur YasminPT Bio Farma revealed that as many as 837 clinical trial volunteers III of the COVID-19 vaccine from Sinovac China entered the efficacy monitoring period.
"The latest data shows that as of October 23, 2020, 837 volunteers entered the efficacy monitoring period," said Bio Farma's Head of Corporate Communication Iwan Setiawan when contacted by Antara in Jakarta, Tuesday.
In addition, Iwan also added that 1,620 volunteers had received the first injection and 1,341 volunteers received the second injection.
"Currently, the third clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine is still going according to plan," he said.
The Head of Corporate Communication of Bio Farma also said that some time ago a team from the POM Agency carried out inspections of two Puskesmas as a place for conducting clinical trials of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Previously, President Joko Widodo hoped that the COVID-19 vaccine goes through a correct clinical trial so that its safety and effectiveness could be ascertained.
The president said the government did not want any problems affecting the vaccine recipient community. The President asked his staff not to hurry and continue to promote scientific principles for the COVID-19 vaccine.
All scientific procedures regarding vaccines and vaccinations must be passed precisely, without missing anything.
At present, all parties, be it the public, researchers, academics, and others are monitoring the process of procuring and implementing the COVID-19 vaccine in Indonesia.
Therefore, all stages of procurement and implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine must comply with scientific criteria. (Antaranews)
October
Implementing the CHSE through the “We Love Bali” program is a momentum for the tourism sector to show its seriousness in providing health and safety insurance.
The committee “We Love Bali” from PT. Bintang Nusantara MICE, Putri Kesuma said that the implementation of the CHSE protocol has received support from the community, academics, entrepreneurs, and the media.
"The implementation of the CHSE is very important to show that Bali as an international tourist destination is committed and capable of implementing health protocols," said Putri, on Monday.
CHSE is an acronym for Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment. This program is a plan of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy when it enters a new life order.
He admitted, 'We Love Bali' also aims to provide education on implementing the CHSE protocol in Tourist Attractions and Tourism Villages.
Not only that, but this program is also to oversee the implementation of health protocols. They carry supervision out at the hotel where to stay and the DTW visited by filling out the CHSE Check List Form.
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy together with the Bali Provincial Tourism Office and stakeholders have launched the 'We Love Bali' program. This program is a promotional event by visiting tourist attractions and tourist villages on the Island of the Gods. 'We Love Bali' which is expected to restore the tourism sector involves at least 4,400 participants.
The agenda of 'We Love Bali' is divided into small groups of 40 people. Each group takes one trip for 3 days 2 nights, by staying in turns in several tourist areas in Bali. "We Love Bali" is going on for 2 months, October-November 2020.
The program involved participants from lecturers, teachers, students, civil servants, employees of private companies, employees of tourism businesses, Pokdarwis, hobby communities, photographers, and others.
Participants will get facilities in the form of accommodation for 2 nights at a hotel or homestay set by the committee, consumption, transportation, DTW entrance tickets, rapid test fees, and other equipment.
Putri Kesuma explained that the 12 trip program from 23-25 October 2020 was to Tabanan. The route that is being followed is Denpasar - Marga - Megati - Tanah Lot - Kediri and back to Denpasar. Participants departed from Denpasar to Marga and Megati. In Marga, participants visited the Margarana Heroes Cemetery and Pinge Tourism Village.
"They enjoyed agro-tourism with a beautiful rural atmosphere and stayed overnight in Megati. On the second day went to see the beauty of Tanah Lot and stayed at Tanah Lot. On the third day, they went to Kerambitan Tourism Village, they saw the typical entertainment of Puri Kerambitan Tektekan and the architecture of the castle. -Unique architectural temple in Nyambu Tourism Village," he explained.
Meanwhile, members of the Bali Tourism Recovery Acceleration Team who accompanied the Ketut Jaman committee stated that they had prepared 12 travel routes for the “We Love Bali” program. All trips have received budget support from Kemenparkeraf. This visit will cover all districts/cities in Bali.
One of them is a 12 trip program from 23-25 October 2020 to Denpasar - Marga - Megati - Tanah Lot - Kediri - Denpasar.
"With the technical implementation, the first participants will be divided into travel groups, each group comprising 40 people using 2 bus vehicles, each bus containing 20 passengers, who will go through 1 route out of 12 routes," he said.
"In every tourist attraction, we will involve MSMEs as a provider of souvenirs to be sold to the participants," he continued.
In addition, it also promotes New Era Bali tourism to the outside community through participant social media, prepares Bali tourism to welcome foreign tourists in line with Governor Regulation Number 46 of 2020, and improves the economy of the places visited, "he concluded. (RRI)
October
Indonesia Promotes National Culinary Delights In South Africa
Written by Nur YasminThe Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria held the annual Indonesian Market to popularize and promote Indonesian culinary delights in Africa.
"This year, even though it was held on a smaller scale, we are still holding the Indonesian Market with high enthusiasm to introduce archipelago culinary specialties and various Indonesian products," said the Indonesian Ambassador to South Africa Salman Al Farisi in a written statement received in Jakarta, on Monday.
"With this event, we hope that Indonesia can be known in South Africa and open up various opportunities for cooperation between the two parties," said Ambassador Salman.
The Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria this year adjusts the scale of activities to the situation and conditions of the accredited country, especially regarding the implementation of health protocols related to COVID-19 during the first level of lockdown (lockdown level 1). Various obligations are carried out, such as the use of masks, hand sanitizer, and the application of social distancing.
The Indonesian market this year was attended by the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) in Johannesburg, the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria, and the diaspora of culinary entrepreneurs in South Africa.
The ITPC Johannesburg promotes domestic fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), most of which have entered the South African market, while the DWP Kiosk of the Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria sells handicrafts and typical Indonesian food products ranging from batik, various fried foods to chicken satay.
The Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria facilitated six culinary entrepreneurs in South Africa to enliven activities and introduce a variety of Indonesian dishes.
During the event from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., festival visitors were seen enjoying various typical archipelago preparations such as rendang, fried rice, fried noodles, chicken satay, warm, and chocolate banana.
The high enthusiasm of the people of South Africa can be seen from the busy number of visitors during the activity and the exhaustion of all the food sold by the sellers at Market Indonesia stands.
On the sidelines of the activity, Ambassador Salman also met a delegation of businessmen from Mpumalanga Province who wanted to find out more about the potential for trade and investment cooperation between Indonesia and South Africa.
The success of the Indonesian Market in attracting residents of Pretoria, Johannesburg, and outside Gauteng Province to this year's event shows that Indonesia has a separate position for the people of South Africa and shows the relationship between the two countries is going well.
Previously, the Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria had organized similar activities in 2018 at Wisma Duta Pretoria and in 2019 at the Loftus Park shopping center with a wider variety of events and a wide selection of locations.
This year the Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria chose the location of the event at Hazel Food Market, which is a weekly market in Pretoria that is strategically located, has a good reputation and is equipped with adequate facilities. (Antaranews)
October
President Jokowi Appoints 12 New Ambassadors For Friend Countries
Written by Nur YasminPresident Joko Widodo appointed 12 Extraordinary Ambassadors and Full Authority of the Republic of Indonesia for friend countries at the State Palace, in Jakarta, on Monday.
The appointment of the 12 ambassadors is based on the Decision Letter (Presidential Decree) No. 106 / P of 2020 on the Appointment of Extraordinary Ambassador and Full Authority of the Republic of Indonesia dated 19 October 2020. The President then took the oath for all the appointed ambassadors.
"I solemnly swear that I will be appointed as an extraordinary ambassador and in full power will be loyal to the Constitution of 1945 and will carry out all legal regulations in a straightforward manner for the sake of my dharma devotion to the nation and country," said President Joko Widodo led the swearing-in ceremony of the ambassadors at the Jakarta State Palace.
Present at the inauguration were Vice President Ma'ruf Amin, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and other related officials.
"I will faithfully carry out all the orders and instructions given by the central government and I will faithfully fulfill all other obligations imposed on me by the Extraordinary and Fully Powerful department," said the President.
The twelve names of the Extraordinary Ambassador and Full Authority (LBBP) of the Republic of Indonesia are:
1. Dindin Wahyudin, Ambassador of LBBP RI for the Republic of Senegal cum Republic of Cabo Verde, Republic of Gambia, Republic of Guinea, Republic of Guinea Bissau, Republic of Mali, Republic of Ivory Coast, and Republic of Sierra Leone is located in Dakar
2. Roem Kono, Ambassador LBBP RI for Bosnia and Herzegovina, is based in Sarajevo
3. Dewi Savitri Wahab, Ambassador LBBP RI for the Government of Denmark cum Republic of Lithuania, is based in Copenhagen
4. Nana Yuliana, Ambassador LBBP RI for Republic of Cuba cum Commonwealth of Bahamas, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Haiti located in Havana
5. Heri Akhmadi, Ambassador LBBP RI for Japan cum Federation of Micronesia, based in Tokyo
6. Elmar Iwan Lubis, Ambassador LBBP RI for the Republic of Iraq, based in Baghdad
7. Iwan Bogananta, Ambassador LBBP RI for the Republic of Bulgaria cum Republic of Albania and the Republic of Macedonia, based in Sofia
8. Jose Antonio Morato Tavares, Ambassador LBBP RI for the Russian Federation to Belarus, based in Moscow
9. Desra Believe, Ambassador LBBP RI to the United Kingdom and Ireland and the International Maritime Organization (IMO), based in London
10. Chalief Akbar Tjandraningrat, Ambassador LBBP RI to the People's Republic Algeria, Algeria
11. Lutfi Rauf, LBBP RI Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, Cairo
12. Rachmat Budiman, LBBP RI Ambassador to the Government of Thailand cum United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) Bangkok.
After taking the oath, the LBPP ambassadors received congratulations from President Jokowi and took a photo together. (Antaranews)
