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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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December
Jakarta Culture Office organizes ancient tribe culture exhibition
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Jakarta Culture Office held an ancient tribe culture exhibition through showcasing temporary artworks at the Bahari Museum, North Jakarta, from December 2, 2022 to March 2, 2023.
"This is done, so that the younger generation is inspired to continue to preserve culture and develop love for the richness of the nation's history," Jakarta Culture Office Head Iwan Henry Wardhana remarked.
The exhibition depicted the lives of Indonesian ancient tribes through cultural materials and temporary art installations, he noted here, Saturday.
The exhibition, titled "art the fact," aims to introduce ancient tribes' cultures and their influence on global changes as well as Indonesian ancient tribes' traditional values.
"Through this exhibition, the people are expected to spread information and enrich insights through tangible and intangible collections related to Indonesian ancient tribes' culture," he stated.
Head of the Museum's Management Unit Mis'ari noted that the exhibition is held in response to the issues of inclusivity and the challenges of global change.
Ancient tribes apply local wisdom, such as protecting nature, to maintain a sustainable lifestyle. However, visualization and narration concerning the ancient tribes' local wisdom is still very limited, she pointed out.
She cited Lamalera Duku's local wisdom that hunts whale, with the principle of preservation, to maintain the balance of nature as an example.
Meanwhile, the Mandar Tribe uses natural resources, such as sea shells, but still prioritize its preservation.
"To this end, we dedicate ourselves to convey this information through the exhibition that is expected to be able to illustrate the culture of sustainable environment management," she remarked.
The museum uses simple language to draw the people's interest and especially to offer families and children a broader understanding of the material.
"We expect that this exhibition can be a platform for children to learn at the museum, and they are expected to be able to actively respond through interactive points that we provide," she noted. (Antaranews)
December
National Army Commander Candidate Expected to Fulfill the President's Vision
Written by Nur Yasmin
The candidate for TNI Commander, Admiral Yudo Margono, is expected to realize President Jokowi's vision. This was conveyed by DPR Commission I member Bobby Adhityo.
According to him, there are various issues that will be explored for the Candidate for TNI Commander while undergoing the fit and proper test in the DPR. One of them is related to President Jokowi's vision of realizing Indonesia as the world's maritime axis.
"Of course, how about the explanation regarding efforts to increase the professionalism of the TNI organization and soldiers with all their limitations, and fulfillment of defense posture. Mainly is a form of support for President Jokowi's vision in realizing Indonesia as the world's maritime axis," said Bobby to reporters, Thursday (1/12/2022 ).
Apart from that, he said, the Candidate for TNI Commander can maintain security in the Three New Provinces of Papua. Namely South Papua, Central Papua and Mountain Papua.
"Also efforts to maintain the situation in Papua which has just been developed in general," he said. He believes the due diligence process at Commission I of the DPR will not encounter any obstacles.
"Because this is fit and proper, more forward looking, not an assessment test. Because all of his qualifications have been fulfilled when he was still the Chief of Naval Staff (KSAL)," he said.
Commission I of the DPR RI plans to hold a fit and proper test for the Candidate for TNI Commander, Friday (2/12/2022). The plan was carried out after a decision was made by the Deliberative Body (Bamus DPR RI).
Previously, President Joko Widodo officially appointed KSAL Yudo Margono as a candidate for TNI commander. The president's letter (surpres) regarding the replacement of the TNI Commander was sent by State Secretary Pratikno to DPR Speaker Puan Maharani. (RRI)
December
66.86 million Indonesians have received first booster: task force
Written by Nur Yasmin
At least 66.86 million Indonesians have received the third dose or first booster of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Thursday, according to the COVID-19 Handling Task Force.
As per the task force’s data, the number of first booster recipients grew by 237,450 on Thursday, taking the total tally to 66,862,019.
Meanwhile, the number of second dose recipients rose by 119,410 to 174,239,124, and the number of first dose recipients was recorded at 203,715,848.
Then, the number of fourth dose or second booster recipients--mainly health workers—increased by 68,288 to 863,582 on Thursday.
As part of efforts to boost community immunity against COVID-19, the Indonesian government launched a nationwide vaccination program on January 13, 2021. President Joko Widodo was the first vaccine recipient under the program.
The government is targeting to vaccinate as many as 234,666,020 people against the virus.
According to the Ministry of Health, the government is currently focusing on increasing the coverage of the first booster dose vaccination, which is currently still low.
"Of course, there is a plan to give the second booster to the general public, but right now, we are focusing on expediting the (administration of the) first booster," the ministry's director general of disease prevention and control Maxi Rein Rondonuwu informed.
Regarding the plan for providing a second booster to the general public, Rondonuwu said that all parties must first focus on increasing the coverage of the first booster, which, so far, has reached 38 percent while the target is 50 percent at least.
Nevertheless, the government has discussed the provision of the second booster to the general public after the second booster vaccination for the elderly group is completed, he added.
Currently, the government is trying to expedite the administration of the first booster by mapping areas where vaccination coverage is still low and distributing vaccines with the help of the National Police (Polri) and the Indonesian Military (TNI), he said. (antaranews)
December
Indonesia's future economy must be based on space activity: BRIN
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia should develop a space exploration-based economic sector in the future, head of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Laksana Tri Handoko has said.
"The future of Indonesia's economy, one of which, must be based on space activity. Geographically, Indonesia is an archipelagic country, which lies over the Equator and not many satellites can cover it (the space area over the Equator)," he noted in a statement received on Thursday.
Hence, BRIN is striving to develop an Internet of things, optical, and radar-based remote sensing satellite system so that Indonesia will be able to have sustainable updated data on satellite imagery.
"Related to Indonesia's future economy, remote sensing data can be used as an enabler, a catalyst, and a lever for providing a multiplier effect (on the economy)," he remarked.
BRIN has also prepared supporting infrastructure for remote sensing data utilization, such as a data center and big data management through High-Performance Computing (HPC).
Furthermore, the head of BRIN said he expects that the agency will establish partnerships with other parties to operate BRIN’s five ground stations to bolster the space ecosystem in Indonesia.
He also urged business actors, especially start-ups, to develop remote sensing imagery applications to meet the needs of certain target markets, such as the oil palm plantation and fishery sector, which used the imagery to monitor the growth of oil palm trees and to help fisherman to locate fish, respectively.
"Thus, the (satellite) imagery will not only become (geographic) data, but can actually be a concrete and significant (driving factor to have a) multiplier effect on the economy," he added.
Currently, the government is accelerating the construction of Biak Numfor Spaceport in Biak Numfor district, Papua province.
Earlier, Handoko said that the construction of the spaceport is aimed at bolstering Indonesia's sovereignty and capabilities in the science and technology sector in the midst of global geopolitical turmoil.
"Biak Numfor is our main choice (as a location to build the spaceport), considering the condition of existing (supporting) infrastructure and the potential for collaboration with the local economy (actors)," he added. (antaranews)
December
Papuans urged to fill govt vacancies in new provinces
Written by Nur Yasmin
The government is continuing to encourage native Papuans to fill civil state apparatus vacancies in the three new provinces of Papua, Deputy Home Minister John Wempi Wetipo has informed.
"Regarding the state apparatus in the three new autonomous provinces (in Papua), our law requires that 80 percent (of the vacancies) be filled by native Papuans. There will be no (placement) from the central authority because local residents also qualify, but there are not many applications (to fill the vacancies)," he said here on Wednesday.
While accompanying Vice President Ma'ruf Amin to a meeting with South Papuan officials and public representatives, the deputy minister urged the newly-formed local authority to accept local applicants from Papua province to fill the vacancies.
Papua province's 11-thousand-strong state employees could fill the vacancies in South Papua, where only some 900 out of 1,056 government vacancies have been filled, he highlighted.
"I hope ladies and gentlemen will admit our brothers from the mother province to occupy positions in the government of the three new autonomous provinces," he said.
The Home Affairs Ministry will constantly monitor the administration of the three new Papuan provinces to ensure a strong foundation for their governance, the deputy governor added.
"The central government will be responsible for the construction of the governor's office, and the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP), Papuan People's Representative Council, and regional government offices from 2023 to 2025," Wetipo informed.
He said that the current term of the Papuan People's Assembly in Papua and West Papua provinces will be extended till June 2023, pending the selection of members of the first MRPs in the new provinces.
Meanwhile, John Gluba Gebse, the former district head of Merauke, said that competition must be encouraged between the provinces in Papua to accelerate growth and development.
"There are six or seven provinces, and with the special autonomy fund, we encourage competition between all provinces because it could accelerate (growth). All provinces will maintain each province's pride, and instead of quarreling with each other, they will compete to develop the Papua region," Gebse added.
Besides calling for the elevation of the Merauke Airfield and Merauke Police grades, he urged that regulations on employment in local administration for native Papuans be followed strictly. (Antaranews)
December
Digital technology affecting journalism industry: Plate
Written by Nur Yasmin
The advancement of digital technology has affected various aspects of life, including the journalism industry, according to Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate.
"The journalism world is no exception to those affected by the digital technology extensification, for instance, (it has led to) changes in media landscape variations, as well as the business model, norms, ethics, and coverage work," Plate noted while opening the ministry's 2022 Journalism Awards, which were broadcast on the ministry’s social media on Wednesday.
Digital technology, including tools for transcribing interviews and software for analyzing pictures and videos, has supported the work of journalists, the minister said, adding that such technology, besides making work more efficient, can also help media companies optimize their budgets and variables.
Media companies can also utilize artificial intelligence to detect trending topics and breaking news, he said.
"Technology has also allowed fact-checking to detect whether the news is true or false," he highlighted.
Plate pointed out that the artificial intelligence technology utilized by TheAssociated Press has helped it generate 40 thousand news reports annually.
Technology has created new opportunities for the journalism industry and media companies to help disseminate news to the public more effectively, the minister said.
Despite its benefits, he underlined that technological advancement also poses new challenges for journalists in ensuring the quality of news content and the accuracy of information.
"Technological advancement must be balanced by dexterity and speed to adapt," he said.
Media companies must adapt themselves to the change to ensure technology becomes the accelerator and enabler of journalistic work, he added.
The ministry's journalism award is presented to members of the press community reporting on technology, telecommunication, and the digital world. The award is given out in five categories: online media, printed media, radio, television, and photography. (Antaranews)
December
Indonesia gets solar PV lab equipment from Switzerland
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia, through the Human Resources Development Center for Electricity, New and Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (PPSDM KEBTKE), has received a grant of solar photovoltaic (PV) laboratory equipment from the Switzerland government.
"PPSDM KEBTKE strongly supports the renewable energy skills development (RESD) cooperation between BPSDM ESDM (Human Resources Development Agency of Energy and Mineral Resources) and SECO (Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs)," PPSDM KEBTKE head Albertus Susetyo Edi Prabowo said here on Wednesday.
An agreement on the handover of the equipment was signed by Prabowo and Martin Stottele, the RESD project leader.
The grant consists of portable solar PV equipment, rooftop ground mounts, pole mounts, and other supporting infrastructure.
Prabowo expressed his appreciation for the grant of the equipment by the Swiss government and the provision of other technical support for organizing a training program for solar power plant (PLTS) technicians in 2023.
"PPSDM KEBTKE is committed to supporting the Indonesian government's program toward clean and sustainable energy, especially in terms of the availability of competent workers with technical capabilities that are based on industry needs," he said.
Meanwhile, Stottele said that the grant of PV equipment to PPSDM KEBTKE is a form of support from Switzerland for Indonesia in implementing the energy transition program that is targeting a renewable energy mix of 23 percent by 2025.
The RESD project is being conducted in collaboration with PPSDM KEBTKE, the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, and four vocational and productivity training centers under the Manpower Ministry.
The four training centers are located in the Ambon, Banda Aceh, East Lombok, and Ternate regions of Indonesia.
RESD is a development cooperation between Indonesia and Switzerland that aims to create a competent workforce in the fields of planning, design, construction and installation, inspection and commissioning, supervision, operation, and maintenance of solar power plants, solar-diesel hybrid power plants, and hydroelectric power plants. (Antaranews)
November
Equal participation of women, men key for nation's welfare: ministry
Written by Nur Yasmin
The equal participation of women and men is key for the welfare of a nation, deputy for gender equality at the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Lenny N. Rosalin, has said.
"Equal and full participation of women and men is the key to the welfare and success of a nation," she observed during a national webinar on "Optimizing Women's Potential in Entrepreneurship with a Gender Perspective,” which was followed from here on Tuesday.
Based on an analysis by the McKinsey Global Institute, Indonesia can increase its gross domestic product (GDP) by US$135 billion per year by 2025 if women's economic participation is increased, Rosalin said.
For this reason, efforts to empower women in the economic field need to be strengthened, she added.
Based on data from the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), in 2019, there were a total of 65.5 million business units in Indonesia. Of the number, 99.99 percent were micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
"More than half of those MSME players were women," she added.
Indonesian MSMEs are recorded to contribute around 61 percent to the total GDP and absorb 97 percent of the workforce in the country. In addition, MSMEs also account for 60 percent of the total investment in the country.
"If we do this (women's economic empowerment) simultaneously and jointly, I think in 2025, we can increase our GDP," Rosalin said.
Women who are economically empowered are believed to become a part of the solution for issues affecting women and children, she added.
"If the economy is advanced, their children can be sent to higher education, they (children) can be provided with better nutrition so that stunting can be suppressed. Compulsory education can be increased up to 12 years, and finally, the quality of human resources can also improve," she explained. (Antaranews)
November
UNCLOS Remains the Best Guarantee for Law of the Sea
Written by Nur Yasmin
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi said that for four decades the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) has remained the best guarantee for law and order at sea. Also, it is hoped that countries in ASEAN will collaborate in preserving UNCLOS in the region.
“UNCLOS may not be perfect, but it remains our best guarantee for law and order at sea. Changing our paradigm into collaboration is very important to preserving UNCLOS for the coming decades," said Retno Marsudi in the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of UNCLOS entitled "Promoting Law and Order for Seas and Oceans" at the ASEAN Secretariat, Tuesday (29/11/2022), Jakarta.
According to Retno, the increasing geopolitical tension in the maritime domain has made the enforcement of UNCLOS rules even more challenging. However, he said it was a challenge that must be faced together in order to ensure that the sea remains a sea of peace and prosperity.
Therefore, Retno assessed that there were three things that ASEAN countries needed to do in preserving UNCLOS. Among them, maintaining respect for international colleagues.
“The state must comply with international law, including the anchor must be the main norm that changes the behavior of a state at sea. UNCLOS must be implemented faithfully, and it stuck there," he said.
UNCLOS is said to be the main key in peaceful maritime dispute resolution. Where this can be seen in the dispute resolution process in the South China Sea (LCS).
“Second, resolve maritime disputes peacefully. UNCLOS is the key to achieving this goal," he said.
The Secretary General of ASEAN, Dato Lim Jock Hoi said, in the midst of important concerns for ASEAN to start working on exploiting the productive forces of the sea such as the blue economy. Including, ASEAN is also encouraged to contribute to the development of UNCLOS implementation.
“The last four decades have provided lessons for everyone regarding the implementation of UNCLOS. We hope that these lessons will enable all of us to fully exploit the potential offered by UNCLOS," he said.
On the same occasion, the 16th Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, Hassan Wirajuda, assessed that during 40 years UNCLOS had not yet reached its universality, to declare all norms contained as part of international law to be flawed.
“Because, only allows one reason to choose. So, it doesn't contribute to the stability of an expectation and an important part of good implementation," he said.
2022 marks the 40th year for upholding the international supremacy of the law of the sea, UNCLOS 1982 which was created 40 years ago on April 30, 1982. The UN Secretary General at the time Javier Pérez de Cuéllar stated that the Convention was the most significant achievement in international law in the 20th century. 20 and currently there are 168 parties that ratified UNCLOS 1982. (RRI)
November
The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) stated that the domestic industry can drive the national economy. Then a program for Increasing the Use of Domestic Products (P3DN) was carried out.
"The Ministry of Industry also makes it easier to arrange Domestic Content Level certificates (TKDN). TKDN registration is free, then it takes five days at the most,” said the Head of the Center for Increasing the Use of Domestic Products, Nila Kumalasari, during a conversation with Pro3 RRI, Wednesday (30/11/2022).
He said products with TKDN and Company Benefit Weight (BMP) above 40 percent had mandatory purchase requirements. So the small industry became the hero of this country.
"Because 40 percent of this import is prohibited. Many small industries have TKDN of 40 percent," he said.
Application of TKDN certification has its own advantages. Namely TKDN certified products can be used in the government procurement process.
Products with a TKDN value greater than or equal to 25 percent will be given preference. In the form of the highest price of domestic products 25 percent.
For the TKDN certification process, through Permenperin No 57 of 2006 appointed PT Surveyor Indonesia (PTSI) and PT Sucofindo. That is to verify the correctness of the TKDN achievements. (RRI)