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.
Congratulations to pair Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan who has successfully menjuari the Singapore Open in 2018 the men's doubles
Four Indonesian students have brought home four silver medals following their participation in the 29th International Biology Olympiad in Tehran, Iran`s capital city, this week, the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran said.
Indonesian Ambassador to Iran Octavino Alimuddin said he was so proud of the achievement. "During our team members` participation in the International Biology Olympiad, we fully support them," he said in a statement made available to ANTARA on Sunday.
The silver medals were obtained by Samuel Kevin Pasaribu, student of SMA Unggul Del High School in North Sumatra Province, Syailendra Karuna Sugito of SMA Semesta BBS High School (Central Java), Aditya David Wirawan of SMAK Petra 1 High School (East Java), and Silingga Metta Jauhari of SMAN 8 High School (Jakarta).
President Joko Widodo inaugurated Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police (Polri) officers in the courtyard of the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Thursday morning, July 19, 2018. A total of 724 officers who were inaugurated consisted of 225 from the Military Academy, 102 from the Naval Academy, 119 from the Air Force Academy, and 278 from the Police Academy. The president who acted as the ceremonial inspector congratulated all the officers he had just inaugurated. He understood that the struggle of the cadets before being sworn in today was very hard. The head of state said the inauguration of these officers was not the ultimate goal they had achieved. It is a beginning for their journey and devotion to the country. The President also gave an appreciation and pinned the rank of officers to the four recipients of Adhi Makayasa award for the best graduates. The four are Rovi Ardya Prawira from the military academy, Faishal Djauheri from the naval Academy, Summa Laras Fatsagunar from the Air Force Academy, and Dolly Septian from the Police Academy. (release Press Bureau)
President Joko Widodo Attends Delivery of Building Assets and Film Studio of Sultan Agung in Yogyakarta.
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In today's 72nd Hari Bhayangkara or Indonesian National Police Day, the President Joko Widodo delivered his appreciation to the officers of the National police of the Republic of Indonesia upon the seriousness which is always shown when running tasks wherever they are.
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World Bank President Jim Yong Kim invites other countries to learn from Indonesia about stunting handling efforts. This he pass the time together with President Joko Widodo to the village of Tangkil in Bogor, West Java
President Joko Widodo inaugurated the wind power plant in Indonesia located in Regency Sidenreng Rappang South Sulawesi province.
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), flanked by First Lady Iriana, welcomed Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and wife DR Siti Hasanah on their arrival at Halim Perdanakusuma airport at 18.17 p.m. in Jakarta on Thursday.
Also seen accompanying Jokowi to welcome Mahathir and his delegation were Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Coordinating Minister for Political, Security and Legal Affairs Wiranto, Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Rusdi Kirana, and Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan.
Mahathir is on an official visit to the country from June 28 to 29.
According to the Malaysian embassy, the visit is the first bilateral visit made by Mahathir after assuming the prime minister post for the second time on May 10.
Mahathir is scheduled to meet Jokowi as well the Malaysian community members.
The visit is expected to serve as a means for the two leaders to deepen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.
Mahathir is also expected to discuss various new policies of his government and his country`s stance towards various issues of common concern.
The two leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional as well as global issues of common interest.
Indonesia is Malaysia’s neighbor and important partner. In 2017, trade between the two countries rose 22 percent to US$16.89 billion from 2016, making Malaysia the seventh biggest trade partner in the world and third biggest among members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after Singapore and Thailand. (ANTARA)
President Joko Widodo received a state visit by Democratic Republic of East Timor President Francisco Guterres Lu Olo on Thursday, June 28th at Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java. This visit is the first overseas visit of President Guterres after being sworn in as President last year. In his speech, President Joko Widodo called the state visit as a show of close relationship between Indonesia and Timor Leste. In the meeting, according to President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), the two heads of state agreed to improve the bilateral relations that looked ahead. Some of the things that become the focus of discussion include cooperation in trade and investment. During the meeting President Joko Widodo conveyed Indonesia's commitment to continue to be a reliable partner in economic development in Timor Leste.
“Indonesia is Timor Leste’s major trading partner and also known with 9 SOEs and 400 Indonesian owned companies operating in Timor Leste. The value of Indonesian investment in Timor Leste is over 595 million USD therefore, we agreed to initiate negotiations and reach on the promotion of investment protection and double taxation avoidance agreements. I am sure that the government of President Lu Olo will continue to provide assurance and legal certainty for Indonesian investment,” said Joko Widodo.
Furthermore, President Jokowi said, the two heads of state also agreed to increase cooperation in the field of connectivity. In this case, according to President Jokowi, the two heads of state discussed the completion of the construction of the Motaain bridge. This bridge will connect Motaain in Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara with Batugade in Timor Leste. In addition, according to Jokowi, the two heads of state also welcomed the opening of flight routes that linked Kupang and Dili. In addition, President Joko Widodo and President Francisco Guterres Lu Olo also agreed to increase cooperation in education and capacity building. Jokowi asserted that Indonesia welcomes the desire of East Timorese students to continue their study in Indonesia. (VOI/Ndy/DP)