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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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April
ASEAN-US Ties Should Boost Covid-19 Handling Efforts: Minister
Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba
Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi, at a ministerial-level videoconference meeting between ASEAN and the US, Thursday, emphasized that the strategic partnership between both sides should be utilized to optimally handle the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We emphasize that although each country faces severe challenges at home, if we unite and help one another, the burden will be lighter," she affirmed while delivering a press statement virtually, following the meeting.
At the meeting, with attendees comprising ASEAN Secretary General Lim Jock Hoi, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and all foreign ministers of ASEAN member countries, Indonesia suggested to forge innovative cooperation, particularly to cater to the demand for medical equipment and medications.
"For the short term, Indonesia reiterates the importance of cooperation in developing vaccines, and once vaccines are available, Indonesia consistently emphasizes vaccine accessibility for developing countries and least developed countries," she noted.
The minister said for the long term, Indonesia believes that future ASEAN-US cooperation should prioritize bolstering the resilience of the health system through the development of a region-wide disease control structure, among others.
Indonesia also proposed the reallocation of funds from the US Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Inclusive Growth in ASEAN through the Innovation program, Trade and E-commerce (IGNITE) and the Partnership for Regional Optimization within the Political-Security and Socio-Cultural Communities (PROSPECT).
"Indonesia also emphasizes the importance of strong, shared, and coordinated global leadership in coping with the pandemic and its good impact on the social economy," Marsudi remarked.
The US, as one of ASEAN's strategic partners, has provided a total of US$35.3 million for handling the COVID-19 outbreak in the region.
Specifically for Indonesia, the aid allocation of over $3 million is channeled through the World Health Organization (WHO) and several research institutions in the form of laboratories, supervision, and the supply of medical devices, including personal protective equipment and reagents. (ANTARA)
April
Galang Emergency Hospital Offers Treatment to 32 COVID-19 Patients
Written by Ani HasanahSome 32 COVID-19 patients, whose test results came back positive for COVID-19, underwent treatment at the emergency hospital at Galang Island, Riau Islands, according to data as of 8 a.m. local time, April 23, 2020.
Commander of the Joint Regional Defense Command (Pangkogabwilhan) I Vice Admiral Yudo Margono, in a press statement on Thursday, noted that Galang Island Hospital had treated 43 patients.
All patients were male, with 32 having tested positive for COVID-19 and 11 asymptomatic patients.
According to the latest recorded data, the number of COVID-19 positive patients increased by one individual to reach 32 patients, from earlier 31.
The number of patients presenting no symptoms of the disease increased by two to reach 11, from nine earlier, while the number of patients under surveillance (PDP) went down by three.
Margono had earlier confirmed that 423 personnel from the Integrated Joint Task Command (Kogasgabpad), comprising accompanying task force, security task force, and supporting task force, were deployed at the Galang Island Hospital.
"The accompanying task force assigned to conduct maintenance measures comprises 43 Indonesian Army members, 10 Indonesian Navy personnel, 18 Indonesian Air Force troops, two police officers, 25 Ministry of Health personnel, and 49 volunteers," he expounded.
Galang Island Hospital, built on March 9, 2020, as a precautionary measure to tackle a surge in the number of COVID-19 patients in Indonesia, has been officially operational since April 6, 2020.
The Galang Island Hospital has 340 observation rooms and 20 isolation rooms.
Achmad Yurianto, the government’s spokesman for COVID-19 Handling, remarked that 913 COVID-19 patients had recovered out of the total of 7,418 COVID-19 positive cases as of 12 p.m. local time, Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
"Meanwhile, the number of deceased patients reached 635, patients under surveillance stood at 17,754, and 193,571 people under monitoring," Yurianto noted during a video press conference in Jakarta, Wednesday (Apr 22).
The data indicates the rise from Tuesday's data on Apr 21 at 12 p.m. local time, with the number of positive cases increasing by 283, 71 more patients having recovered, and 19 other patients having died. (ANTARA)
April
President Bans "mudik" for Citizens to Contain COVID-19 Spread
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has officially barred all citizens from traveling to their hometowns during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations to thwart the transmission of COVID-19.
"At today's meeting, I decided that the ban will be applied on the 'mudik' (Eid al-Fitr exodus) tradition for all citizens," President Jokowi stated at a virtual meeting to discuss precautionary measures in connection with the homecoming tradition at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and cabinet ministers were attendees at the meeting.
Annually, millions of people travel to their hometowns to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in a tradition known as mudik.
Jokowi explained that the decision was taken on the basis of the evaluation conducted by the Transportation Ministry.
"Based on the Transportation Ministry's survey, 68 percent of the people will not have the mudik tradition, 24 percent insist on mudik, and seven percent have already returned to their hometowns. It means, 24 percent are still left," the president elaborated.
The head of state noted that the government had striven to prevent the risk of further transmission of COVID-19.
"From this perspective, I have decided on the ban (for all citizens) after mudik was banned for civil servants, the military and police personnel, and employees of state-run companies last week. Preparations should be made in connection with this (ban on mudik)," the president reiterated.
Jokowi pointed out that the government had begun distributing social aid packages, including basic necessities, for citizens of Greater Jakarta, and the Pre-Employee Card.
"This week, cash transfer will be done," he stated.
Indonesia had 6,760 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Monday (April 20), with 590 deaths and 747 having recovered; 16,343 patients under surveillance (PDP); and 181,770 people under surveillance (ODP).
The coronavirus infection has spread to all 34 provinces across the country, with the highest number of confirmed cases recorded in Jakarta, reaching 3,097; followed by 747 in West Java; 590 in East Java; 370 in South Sulawesi; 351 in Central Java; 341 in Banten; 140 in Bali; 107 in Papua; 96 in South Kalimantan; 89 in South Sumatra; and 83 in North Sumatra.
According to the Worldometers website, as of Tuesday, 2,481,528 people in 213 countries have contracted the coronavirus infection. It also recorded 170,439 deaths owing to the virus and 647,734 patients having recovered.
The United States has 792,913 confirmed cases, followed by Spain, with 200,210 cases; Italy, 181,228 cases; France, 155,383; Germany, 147,065; the United Kingdom, 124,743; Turkey, 90,980; and Iran, 83,505.
The highest deaths were recorded in the US, reaching 42,517, followed by 24,114 in Italy; 20,852 in Spain; 20,265 in France; 16,509 in the United Kingdom; and 5,828 in Belgium. (ANTARA)
April
April
President Instructs Providing Optimal Protection for Medical Workers
Written by Ani HasanahThe efforts encompass ensuring the availability of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for medical workers handling COVID-19 patients.
" President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has ordered to ensure the provision of best-possible protection to medical workers as the vanguard against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The head of state urged his aides to take requisite measures to stave off further deaths of medical workers from COVID-19.
"The president has emphasized the need to offer optimum protection to doctors and other medical workers at the forefront of the battle," Doni Monardo, head of the Task Force for Acceleration of the COVID-19 Handling, stated after a virtual meeting with President Jokowi in Jakarta on Monday.
We do not want to see more doctors die owing to a lack of protection. We need to cooperate with all parties to ensure that doctors would receive better protection," he remarked.
At the meeting, Monardo drew attention to the president’s emphasis on the need to provide PPE that meet the World Health Organization (WHO) standard.
According to Monardo, the government has called for massive socialization on the use of telemedicine application to reduce individual interaction at hospitals and to curb COVID-19 transmission.
"There are 20 startups in the healthcare sector, and one million people have used the chatbox facilities. The health minister has also reported the declining number of consultations on COVID-19, and an increase trend of non-COVID-19 consultations," he stated.
As of Sunday (April 19), the task force had reported 6,575 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Indonesia, 686 patients cured of the disease, while 582 patients dying of the virus.
In addition, the task force reported 178,883 people under surveillance (ODP) and 15,646 patients under Surveillance (PDP). (ANTARA)
April
April
Indonesia Needs Spirit of 'Gotong Royong' in COVID-19 Fight: President
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo on Saturday highlighted the importance of fostering the spirit of "gotong royong”, or mutual cooperation, to fight the spread of the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
"The government cannot work alone. The entire nation's participation is indispensable," President Jokowi said in a video statement from the Bogor Presidential Palace as quoted by Antara.
He said the current situation has obviously left people ill at ease. But, with the spirit of "goyong royong", Indonesia would be able to come out of the current crisis, he added.
The President said he felt Indonesia would emerge as an even more powerful nation that would be better prepared for charting a brighter future.
He urged citizens to show the spirit of mutual cooperation across the country by helping one another.
"The caring and sharing movement must be made public. This is not aimed at showing off, but at keeping hope alive, and inspiring others to do the same good deeds," he noted.
President Jokowi also reiterated his call for working and studying from home, as well as performing religious obligations at home.(Antara)
April
BI increases policy instruments to expand cashless transactions
Written by nuke
Head of Bank Indonesia’s Bali branch Trisno Nugroho stated, that the central bank had streamlined various instruments of the payment system policy, to boost non-cash payment transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. As quoted by Antara, Nugroho remarked in Denpasar that among other things, Bank Indonesia has waived, the imposition of the Quick Response Indonesia Standard (QRIS) transaction fees, for traders in the micro business category. Nugroho noted that the validity period for the QRIS Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of zero percent is from April 1, 2020, to September 30, 2020. Moreover, Nugroho highlighted that Bank Indonesia had reduced the cost of the Bank Indonesia Clearing System (SKNBI), from Rp3,500 to Rp2,900, which is the maximum fee charged by banks to customers. This policy is effective from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020//Ant
April
Indonesia Joins WHO's COVID-19 Clinical Trial
Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba
Indonesia on Friday showed its support for the World Health Organization's endeavors to combat the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, by joining an international clinical trial for finding an effective treatment for the virus.
Indonesia's participation in the WHO ‘Solidarity' clinical trial which would involve testing medicines on COVID-19 patients in the country indicates its support for the international body, said Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi during a virtual press conference here on Friday.
Marsudi said the WHO is building international cooperation for sharing information and charting preventive and emergency response measures in the health sector. The clinical trial would involve at least 900 COVID-19 patients in 90 countries.
At the press conference, the Foreign Minister also highlighted the importance of supporting the spirit of multilateralism for safeguarding the common interest of all nations across the world amid concerns over the coronavirus.
"Indonesia has kept voicing the spirit of solidarity and global partnership in fighting COVID-19 at various international forums," she pointed out.
According to the official WHO website, the ‘Solidarity’ trial would compare four treatment options against the standard of care to assess their relative effectiveness against COVID-19.
"By enrolling patients in multiple countries, the ‘Solidarity’ trial aims to rapidly discover whether any of the drugs slow disease progression or improve survival. Other drugs can be added based on emerging evidence,” the WHO stated.
Until there is sufficient evidence, the WHO cautioned physicians and medical associations against recommending or administering these unproven treatments to patients with COVID-19, or people self-medicating with them.
The WHO also expressed concern over "reports of individuals self-medicating with chloroquine and causing themselves serious harm."
Considering the fact that COVID-19, which initially struck the Chinese city of Wuhan at the end of 2019, has spread to all 34 provinces of Indonesia, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) declared the coronavirus outbreak a national disaster.
As of 12 a.m. Western Indonesia Time (WIB) Friday, Indonesia reported 5,923 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with the number of deaths reaching 520. As many as 607 patients were discharged from hospitals after fully recovering from the infection. (ANTARA)
