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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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May
President Joko Widodo Invited Sultan Bolkiah to Plant Keben Tree
Written byPresident Joko Widodo invited Sultan Bolkiah to plant a tree together. In this activity, the two heads of state to plant trees with the Latin name Barringtonia asiatica or known as the tree keben in Presidential Palace, Bogor, West Java
In Indonesia, this tree of keben earned the title of peace tree since 1986 ago. The planting of the trees by the two heads of state signifies the spirit to keep peace between the two countries and the world.
May
Indonesia Ready to Host Kim Jong-un and Trump Meetings
Written by Ani HasanahIndonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi stated that Indonesia is ready to be a meeting place between North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and the United States President Donald Trump. The statement was made during a meeting with South Korean Deputy Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam on Wednesday, May 2 in Jakarta. The statement is a continuation of President Joko Widodo's offer to South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia Kim Chang-beom and North Korean Ambassador to Indonesia An Kwang II who was invited to Merdeka Palace, Jakarta some time ago. After meeting with Lim-Sung-nam, Retno Marsudi conveyed to the media that she could not confirm when and where the meeting would be held.
May
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Puan Maharani, Meets Iranian Vice President Massoumeh Ebtekar
Written by Ani HasanahAfter attending The High Level Consultation of World Muslim Scholars on Wasatiyyat Islam which takes place in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia from May 1-4, 2018, Iranian Vice President Massoumeh Ebtekar met with Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Puan Maharani on Wednesday, May 2nd, 2018 at the Minister office in Jakarta.
May
Indonesia Supports Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Written by Ani HasanahIndonesian President Joko Widodo welcomed developments on the Korean Peninsula, in particular the outcome of the High Level Summit between the Republic of Korea and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (RDRK).
Indonesia's support for the peace of the two countries was conveyed directly by President Joko Widodo upon receiving the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Indonesia, Kim Chang-beom, and Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to the Republic of Indonesia, An Kwang Il. (Press Release: Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of Presidential Office)
May
President Joko Widodo Opens High Level Consultation of World Muslim Scholars on Wasatiyyat
Written by Ani HasanahHigh Level Consultation of World Muslim Scholars on Wasatiyyat was officially opened by Indonesian President Joko Widodo at Bogor Palace, West Java, Tuesday, 1 May 2018 at 09.00 am local time. The High Level Consultation is organized by the Office of the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Indonesia for Interfaith and Inter-civilization Dialogue and Cooperation in Bogor, West Java on May 1-3, 2018 and in Jakarta on May 4, 2018.
There are several issues related to the Wasatiyat Islam to be discussed at the Summit, starting from the level of conception, its implementation in the world, and also the challenges in the future. In addition, Indonesia will specifically share its experience in implementing the Wasatiyat Islam.
May
Special Interview with Head of National Anti-Narcotic Agency
Written by Ani Hasanah
April
Entering 25 years of cooperation between Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT), a number of important achievements achieved by the three countries. Starting from the growth of IMT-GT in 2016 which reached 4.4 percent to GDP per capita population in the IMT-GT region that recorded the value of USD14.557 in 2016 from the previous USD11.508 in 2011.
This was conveyed by President Joko Widodo while attending the 11th Indonesia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle (IMT-GT) Meeting at Banyan Room, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.
Even from the side of air connectivity, the number of international airports in the IMT-GT area increased by three times from 9 airports in 1995 to 28 international airports today.
Nevertheless, the President reminded that there are still many tough challenges faced in this region.
"The region and the world today are still haunted by the uncertainty resulting from competition between the big powers and the already existing trade war," said President Jokowi.
Therefore, President Jokowi invites the founding member of ASEAN to make IMT-GT cooperation as building block that gives real contribution to the strengthening of ASEAN.
April
President Joko Widodo Attended the Opening Ceremony of the 32nd ASEAN Summit
Written byPresident Joko Widodo attended the opening ceremony of the 32nd ASEAN Summit in Island Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, Saturday, April 28, 2018.
"There are several meetings, firstly the opening of the summit itself, the official opening, then ASEAN Leader's Retreat will discuss more about regional issues, international issues," Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi told journalists on Friday night, April 27, 2018 , at the Shangri-la Hotel, Singapore.
In addition, the President will also hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, Nguyen Xuan Phuc. The meeting is scheduled to be held after lunch, at the 3rd Bilateral Meeting Room, Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore.
April
President Joko Widodo Receives Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Carrie Lam at Presidential Palace in Jakarta
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo received Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), Carrie Lam at Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday. In his welcoming remarks, the President stated that the meeting should enhance relations between Indonesia and Hong Kong, not only in economic sector but also people-to-people contact.
