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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
Government to Quickly Execute Suitable Economic Recovery Programs
Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba
The Indonesian Government aims to implement suitable and quickly executed economic recovery programs.
“This is so due to the pace of economic growth in our country which cannot be corrected any deeper. We know that in the first quarter our economy was only able to grow 2.97 percent,” President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo said at the limited meeting on the National Economic Recovery Program and the 2020 State Budget Posture Revision, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, Wednesday (3/6).
Furthermore, the President said that in the second, third, and fourth quarters, the Government must be able to hold back the rate of economic growth so that it does not plummet deeper. The President also expect the possibility of a rebound.
“Therefore, I instruct all economic recovery program schemes that have been designed such as interest subsidies for MSMEs, fund allocation for banks affected by restructuring, guarantees for working capital loans, State Capital Inclusion (PMN) for SOEs, and government investment for working capital, to be quickly executed.” the President stated. (setkab.go.id)
June
Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs Announces Cancelation of Departure of Hajj Pilgrims 2020
Written by Ani HasanahJakarta (VOI News) - The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs announced the cancellation of the departure of Hajj pilgrims for 1441 Hijr or 2020. This policy was taken because the Government must prioritize the safety of the hajj congregation in the midst of Covid-19 pandemic. The Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs, Fachrul Razi, in a teleconference with the media at the Ministry of Religious Affairs’ office in Jakarta on Tuesday (02/06), stressed this decision was taken after conducting an in-depth study.
"The government has decided not to send the hajj pilgrims in 1441 Hijr or 2020. I convey this decision through the Decree of the Minister of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 494 of 2020 concerning the Cancellation of the Departure of the Hajj Pilgrimage for 1441 Hijr or 2020. In accordance with the mandate of the Law, in addition to economic and physical capability requirements, health and safety of the pilgrims must be guaranteed and prioritized, starting from the embarkation or debarkation, in travel, and also while in Saudi Arabia," said Fachrul Razi.
In addition to the safety issues, the Minister of Religious Affairs Fachrul Razi also said, this policy was taken because until now the Saudi Arabian government has not opened access for the 1441 Hijr Hajj Pilgrimage Services. As a result, the Indonesian Government does not have enough time to make preparations for the implementation of guidance, service and protection for pilgrims. He said the preparation is important so that pilgrims can hold worship safely and comfortably.
Fachrul Razi added that following the issuance of the cancellation policy for the departure of the pilgrims, regular and special pilgrims who had paid the Hajj Travel Costs (Bipih) this year would become pilgrims of next year’s hajj. The cost payments that have been paid will be kept and managed separately by the Hajj Financial Management Board (BPKH). (VOI / AHM)
June
Houses of Worship Reopen, albeit with Stringent Procedures: Jokowi
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized that houses of worship, schools, and other economic activities would be reopened though applying strict procedures based on the COVID-19 basic reproduction number (R0) and effective reproduction number (Rt).
The president made the statement in Jakarta on Tuesday after observing the preparedness of Istiqlal Grand Mosque to apply the procedures for a new normal.
"Strict stages of protocols will be applied while reopening houses of worship, facilities for economic activities, and schools on the basis of the reproduction number R0 and Rt," Jokowi stated.
The president affirmed that the reopening of public activities would be based on research data and be conducted in stages.
He highlighted the need for the Istiqlal Mosque management to prepare health protocols to minimize the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Renovation is underway at the Istiqlal Mosque since May 2019, and the project is targeted for completion by early July, according to the mosque's Grand Imam Nasaruddin Umar.
The work to renovate the largest mosque in Southeast Asia has reached 90-percent completion.
Earlier, the Religious Affairs Ministry had issued new-fangled guidelines for houses of worship that are set to reopen soon.
According to the guidelines, houses of worship may only reopen if the COVID-19 basic reproduction number, R0 or R-naught, as well as the effective reproduction number, Rt, in their respective areas are below a certain threshold.
Houses of worship that plan to reopen must secure a letter from their local COVID-19 task force, confirming that the area is safe from COVID-19.
The circular also requires the implementation of rigorous health procedures, including the deployment of special personnel in charge of monitoring physical distancing and the installation of sanitation facilities at the entrances and exits of all houses of worship.
Children and elderly vulnerable to diseases should be forbidden from praying at houses of worship, according to the circular. (ANTARA)
June
Jokowi Leads Virtual Commemoration of Pancasila Day
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) virtually led the commemoration of the state ideology Pancasila Day through videoconferencing from the Garuda Room of the Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java, Monday.
In his address, the head of state affirmed that this year, Pancasila Day must be commemorated amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as it tested the nation's fighting spirit, sacrifice, discipline, obedience, and composure in taking prompt and appropriate policy steps.
Jokowi further noted that Pancasila remained the cornerstone to forge ahead in a unified manner to overcome all challenges.
The president highlighted the need for all elements of the nation to come together in boosting unity and kinship by helping one another and sharing the workload.
Jokowi also called on the people to harbor belief that Indonesia is a nation of victors and that all should work together to overcome all deficiencies and weaknesses.
The president pointed to the tough challenges faced by the nation for which hard work was tantamount to tiding over the difficult, unprecedented time of the pandemic.
"Happy Pancasila Day. Let us always stand united, care for one another, and share with one another for the advancement of our beloved country," Jokowi noted in his message.
Indonesian Vice-President Ma'ruf Amin, Chairperson of the Steering Committee and fifth President of Indonesia Megawati Soekarnoputri, chairs and heads of state agencies and institutions, ministers of the Onward Indonesian Cabinet, Chairmen of the Pancasila Ideology Development Board, and other invitees partook in the ceremony to commemorate Pancasila Day. (ANTARA)
May
Kalla sanguine of new normal fostering hope among people
Written by nuke
photo : PMI
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla expressed belief that the new normal, entailing revival and adjustment of the people's activities owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, would offer hope to the public. He stated during a virtual discussion on Indonesia's new normal held by the National Board of Advanced Indonesia Movement in Jakarta, Saturday, that the new normal is hope. It is not something too complicated. As quoted by Antara, he said that the public was left with no choice but to limit activities and adapt to the unprecedented circumstances, by inculcating new habits to prevent the spread of COVID-19 that had led to a health crisis in several parts of the world. The Indonesian Red Cross leader stated that transitioning to a new normal in Indonesia cannot be conducted simultaneously, as the country has several islands, with varying levels of COVID-19 infections, as well as different social and traditional conditions//ANT
May
President announces direction related to national strategic program amid COVID-19
Written by nuke
photo : bpmi
President Joko Widodo reminded the ministers and staffs to keep national strategic agendas run continuously. Amid covid-19 pandemic situation, President Jokowi explained that the national strategic agenda is important for people's life. It was conveyed by the President when opening a Limited Cabinet Meeting via video conference on Evaluating the National Strategic Program for the Recovery of the National Economic Impact of Covid-19, Friday May 29, at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. The President mentioned that the national strategic agenda does not only to involve the economic field, but also the basic things for the people, such as education, improving the quality of Human Resources and health sector.
"For example, in the field of Health, the government has a big agenda, namely reducing stunting, eradicating tuberculosis, malaria, dengue fever, HIV/AIDS, and also relating to healthy living movements which the government must continuously work on. This means the government must focus on handling and controlling COVID-19, but strategic agendas that have a major impact on people's life must not be forgotten" President said.
Moreover, President Jokowi further asked the national strategic program that are currently running, to be focused on accelerating programs, that have a direct impact on strengthening the people’s economy and national economic recovery. Those are such as programs of land certification for the people, legalization of transmigration land, agrarian reform, social forestry, and rejuvenation of people's plantations. (Ndy//TRANS:AF)
May
Jokowi, Erdogan discuss COVID-19 measures, exchange Eid greetings
Written by nuke
photo : aa.com
Indonesian President Joko Widodo and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings, and discussed COVID-19 response over the phone conversation, Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno LP Marsudi said at a press conference here on Thursday. The Foreign Minister said the two leaders also exchanged views on the implementation of the new normal and keeping the community productive, but safe from the novel coronavirus disease. The Indonesian government is currently preparing to implement a new normal order in a number of areas that have low COVID-19 transmission rates. Under the new normal, people would be allowed to carry out normal activities, but will be required to adhere to strict health protocols, such as maintaining a safe distance, wearing masks, and washing hands frequently. Initially, the new normal will be implemented in 25 districts in four provinces. It will also be introduced in certain sectors, including tourism//ANT
May
Minister Prepares New Operational Procedures for Tourism Sector
Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Wishnutama Kusubandio, has stated that his office is preparing new operational procedures for the tourism sector for implementing the new normal, which will be simulated before it is enforced.
After a limited meeting, led by President Joko Widodo on ensuring productivity and safety in the tourism sector under the new normal, in Jakarta on Thursday, the minister said his office is currently preparing stages of opening the tourism sector ahead of the implementation of the new normal.
"The stages would have to be passed by tourism destinations, given that (efforts to check the spread of) COVID-19 have become better with various parameters prepared, until these stages are carried out," he informed.
He added that the standard operational procedures in the tourism sector would be prepared for a number of facilities, for example, hotels, restaurants, and tourist destinations, including various supporting facilities.
Before their implementation, he continued, a simulation of the procedures will be carried out. "After the simulation, we will disseminate information on the procedures, and then we will enter a trial period," he continued.
At the initial stage, however, he plans to prioritize regions or tourist destinations that are truly ready.
"Of course, we will prioritize regions that are ready because regional readiness is important and (we) have coordinated with regional heads who have been ready for this stage," he said.
President Joko Widodo has specifically requested that a new standard for Indonesian tourism be prepared, as the future global tourism trend looks set to change as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The President has also directed that the Indonesian tourism sector first focus on attracting domestic tourists, along with the implementation of strict health protocols. (ANTARA)
May
President Jokowi Orders Control of Eid Return Traffic to Curb Virus Transmission
Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo during a limited meeting (27/5) issued directives on handling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including tight screening on people who return to capital Jakarta from mudik (annual exodus during Eid Al-fitr) trip and focusing on provinces with high number of COVID-19 cases.
According to the President, controlling the return of people who visited their hometown during Eid to Jakarta is extremely important to curb virus transmission that may cause the second wave pandemic, particularly in Greater Jakarta areas.
As the capital has flattened the curve, the Government should maintain the condition, he added.
The President also ordered the COVID-19 Handling Task Force and related ministries to focus on provinces that report high new cases of coronavirus.
“Do pay extra attention to Java Island, especially in East Java province in terms of the availability of designated and emergency hospitals,” President Jokowi said, adding that the sample testing and massive tracing are also pivotal to control the virus transmission.
Meanwhile, other provinces outside Java Island whose cases remain quite high such as the provinces of South Sulawesi, South Kalimantan, South Sumatra, Papua, and West Nusa Tenggara should also be given extra attention, the President added.
The Head of State also reminded that the target of 10,000 specimens per day for massive testing has to be materialized immediately. (setkab)
May
Garuda Indonesia in Malaysia continues to provide services during Eid
Written by nuke
Country Manager of PT. Garuda Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. Malaysia, HM. Fredrik Kasiepo said that Garuda Indonesia continued to provide air transportation services to and from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Idul Fitri 1441 H.Fredrik said that when took Garuda Indonesia off with flight number GA821 on the Kuala Lumpur-Jakarta route, from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Malaysia, Sunday.Fredrik added that Eid al-Fitr this year was somewhat different from previous years because it coincided with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, passengers on the plane could not be fully loaded from and to Kuala Lumpur because of the application of maintaining physical distance//ANT/trans:PTR
