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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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November
President to Hold Bilateral Meeting on the Sidelines of G20
Written by Nur Yasmin
The government said a number of delegates from the G20 Summit, including several heads of state, had arrived in Bali. A number of meeting agendas are also scheduled in the H-2 of the Summit, before the summit, on Tuesday (15/11/2022) and Wednesday (16/11/2022).
"Of course, there are bilateral talks between heads of state. The President (Joko Widodo) himself has also received bilateral talks from various heads of state," said the Main Expert of the Deputy for Political Information and Communication at the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) Yohanes Joko to Pro3 RRI, Sunday (11/13/2022).
"In addition, other fellow heads of state, while waiting for the summit (G20), on November 15," he said. In addition, he said, several heads of state had arrived in Bali.
"Yesterday, Saturday (12/11/2022), if I'm not mistaken, Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived. Then, several countries, perhaps the American head of state (Joe Biden) will arrive today," said Yohanes.
He said that not only 17 G20 member heads of state would be present in Bali. "In total, 40 countries and world institutions were invited to the G20 summit," said Yohanes.
Yohanes said that three G20 heads of state were confirmed to be absent, namely from Brazil, Russia, and Mexico. They are Lula da Silva (President of Brazil), Vladimir Putin (President of Russia), and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (President of Mexico).
"Infrastructure and all facilities are guaranteed to be 100 percent ready. But, once again, everything needs to be processed, let's keep this process together," said Yohanes.
He also gave an appeal to all Indonesian people. "I ask the Indonesian people, and in general, to ask for prayers and support. Because the success of this G20 Summit is our common success, the Indonesian nation," he said.
"Success is a contribution to the world, a contribution to humanity, and humanity," said Yohanes. He gave an example of the contribution that can be made by the community, especially in Bali.
"As conveyed by the Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Mahfud MD) yesterday. We apologize for this G20 Summit, it might disturb the public and tourists in Bali," he said.
"However, this community sacrifice will certainly not be in vain, if we look at the effects and results. Both the economic effect, as well as the socio-political effect, are our common strengths," he said.
In addition, he invited all Indonesian people to monitor the implementation of the G20 Summit. "From various communication channels, and we strengthen knowledge about the G20 Summit," said Yohanes. (RRI)
November
Ketua ASEAN 2023, Indonesia Bawa Tiga Isu Prioritas
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia is lined up as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). Indonesia will continue to discuss the three main issues of the G20 Summit.
Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) Teuku Faizasyah said the continuation of the discussion of the G20 issues was to encourage the acceleration of global recovery after the pandemic. This is in line with the G20 theme, namely, Recover Together, Recover Stronger.
"The priority issues that Indonesia raises (for the G20) will be followed up when they become ASEAN chairman," he told Pro3 RRI, Saturday (12/11/2022). The three main issues that Indonesia is promoting as its presidency at the 2022 G20 Summit are the transition to sustainable energy, digital transformation, and global health architecture.
"As chairman of the G20, of course, he will take advantage of the achievements of the G20. Including Indonesia's priority issues to be followed up as chairman of ASEAN," said Faizasyah.
Indonesia, he continued, will generate concrete ASEAN economic cooperation.
"And ensure the centrality of ASEAN in the Indo-Pacific region," said Teuku.
"The description of Indonesia's chairmanship is more or less like that, and in the future, we will hear more clearly. At that time, President Jokowi received the chairmanship of (ASEAN) from Cambodia (Chairman of ASEAN in 2022)," he said.
He also said that Indonesia has experience as Chair of ASEAN.
Because, according to ASEAN records, Indonesia has been chairman four times, namely in 1976, 1996, 2003, and 2011.
Therefore, Indonesia's task in 2023 will be to overcome various major issues that are currently happening.
Namely, covering the impact of the war between Russia and Ukraine, the food crisis, energy, and others.
"It is also a challenge to be able to contribute within the ASEAN framework. So, making the ASEAN region a formidable one, it will be Indonesia's main responsibility, when it leads ASEAN," said Teuku.
The following is a list of the 10 ASEAN members:
1. Brunei Darussalam
2. Indonesia
3. Cambodia
4. Laos
5. Malaysia
6. Myanmar
7. Philippines
8. Singapore
9. Thailand, dan
10. Vietnam. (RRI)
November
These State Leaders Will Not Attend at G20 Bali
Written by Nur Yasmin
Leaders of the G20 countries who will not attend the High-Level Conference (KTT) in Bali are revealed. They are Vladimir Putin, Jair Bolsonaro, and Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
This information comes from the release of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through its official portal. In the news on Friday (11/11/2022) the reasons why they were not present were stated.
“From the side of the G20 countries, Brazil and Mexico have informed their Presidents that they cannot attend. Mexico is represented by the Foreign Minister, while Brazil is still communicating about the President's plan to attend virtually," said a source from kemlu.go.id.
“On November 8, 2022, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has also received a diplomatic note from the Russian Embassy in Jakarta. It was said that President Putin could not be present in Bali," the source continued.
Thus, of the 20 leaders of the G20 countries, 17 were physically present. Among them are Joe Biden, Xi Jinping, Emmanuel Macron, Rishi Sunak, and of course Joko Widodo.
The G20 member countries are Indonesia, Russia, the United States, China, Canada, Britain, Italy, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and Japan. And India, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Australia, South Africa, Germany, France, and the European Union.
“The presence of the G20 leaders plus eight of the 10 invited countries and the leaders of 10 international organizations, is a high level of attendance. This reflects a shared commitment to ensure the G20 remains effective in the midst of a difficult situation," said a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (RRI)
November
President Urges ASEAN-UN to Strengthen Collaboration for World Peace
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) encouraged ASEAN and the United Nations to strengthen collaboration for the sake of creating peace in the region and the world. The Head of State said that comprehensive cooperation between ASEAN and the United Nations needs to be translated more concretely.
One of them is through strengthening the ASEAN-UN communication and dialogue mechanism. According to him, a hotline (standby channel/communication network) between the UN Secretary-General and ASEAN Foreign Ministers needs to be established.
This was conveyed by the President at the ASEAN-UN Summit at the Sokha Hotel, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Friday (11/11/2022).
"To detect early and respond quickly to various potential regional challenges that have a global impact and vice versa," he said.
"ASEAN and UN collaboration must be strengthened for the sake of regional and world peace," he said.
On this occasion, President Jokowi also called for the spirit of UN reform to not be extinguished.
President Jokowi said that the United Nations must be the guardian of multilateralism in order to find the best solution for world problems. "The United Nations must continue to push for the war to be stopped immediately," the President said.
The ASEAN-UN Summit in Cambodia was attended by ASEAN leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guteres. On that occasion, President Jokowi expressed his appreciation to Guteres for his hard work in overcoming various crises. (RRI)
November
Tourism Minister denies there is a ban on music events until December
Written by Nur Yasmin
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno denied the issue of a ban on organizing events until December 2022. This was followed by many incidents, especially music concerts in recent times.
He said that organizing events was still allowed but had to pay attention to the implementation of health protocols. And security so that it can provide a sense of security and comfort for all.
"Regarding the issue that the event should not be held until December is completely untrue. This issue is very counterproductive to the music concert business in the country," he said in a statement received by RRI, Friday (11/11/2022).
President Jokowi said Sandiaga had allowed the holding of events including music concerts. Also cultural events provided that health and safety protocols are met.
"We have compiled a CHSE (Cleanliness, Health, Safety, Environment Sustainability) manual as a guide. So that the event can still be held but with a strict protocol," he said.
Event organizers must be able to manage activities professionally. One of them is by paying attention to the carrying capacity aspect.
"This significant increase in audience visits must be well anticipated by the event organizers. The first is about carrying capacity.
Activity organizers must also have an early warning system to be able to provide information. How many people are in one activity or location.
"So that it can reduce the potential of the crowd. As well as the availability of evacuation routes and health services," he said, affirming.
He confirmed, his party will facilitate the existing event. Please present the event plan, we will collaborate with the National Police, the Covid-19 Task Force, and the Ministry of Health," he said.
"It will also issue a letter of recommendation. But for a crowd permit, of course, it will be issued by the Police," said Sandiaga. (RRI)
November
G20 Summit Is Expected To Raise MSME Opportunities
Written by Nur Yasmin
The G20 Summit (Summit) is expected to develop digital transformation, thereby opening up business opportunities amidst the threat of a global crisis. The digital transformation of Indonesia's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector was able to record significant digital growth.
"Digital transformation can bring resilience and bring opportunities when there is an economic contraction with social restrictions. Digital transformation is a solution for survival," said Alternate Chair Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) Dedy Permadi in a virtual #G20Updates, Thursday (10/11). /2022).
DEWG is a digital economy working group that discusses the digital economy, and digital transformation among G20 countries. Digital transformation is one of the three main issues that Indonesia raised at the G20 Summit.
According to Dedy, the number of MSMEs in Indonesia is around 64 million which contributes about 60 percent of Indonesia's GDP. During the Covid-19 pandemic, many MSMEs experienced adversity but quickly switched and adapted to the digital world.
Before the Covid-19 pandemic, there were 9 million MSMEs digitally onboard. This number increased after the pandemic to 19 million MSMEs.
"The growth rate is quite large," he said. "This shows that some of our MSMEs have been able to take advantage of the potential of digital transformation to survive in the midst of a pandemic."
This Special Staff of the Minister of Communication and Information said that Indonesia still needs to continue to struggle. Because, there are still many MSMEs that have not been digitally onboarded.
If you look at the number 19 million from a total of 64 million MSMEs, then only 29 percent of MSMEs are digitally onboard. Concretely, Indonesia needs to work on around 71 percent of other MSMEs to be able to take advantage of opportunities in the digital space.
For this reason, Indonesia needs to discuss and find solutions at the G20 forum. This is to increase the number of digitizing the world of MSMEs.
"Their task is how to encourage MSMEs to survive and even scale up, expand their business in terms of quality and quantity," he said. "After doing the scale-up, then he can take action to go international."
At the G20 forum, three issues related to the transformation of the digital world were discussed. These are connectivity and post-pandemic recovery, digital skill literacy, and reliable cross-border data flows.
He explained that one of the highlights of the discussion on the digital transformation issue was the business sector. Indonesia will facilitate industries to meet each other, and make concrete investment commitments in the business sector of the digital world. (RRI)
November
President Conveys Indonesia's Readiness as ASEAN Chair
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo expressed Indonesia's readiness to continue to lead ASEAN in 2023. He said that Indonesia was ready to lead in the midst of a difficult world and regional situation.
Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said President Jokowi conveyed Indonesia's view as the Chair of ASEAN in 2023. In addition, the Head of State also expressed his appreciation for Cambodia's leadership as ASEAN Chair this year.
The President also hopes for support from Cambodia and also all other ASEAN member countries during Indonesia's chairmanship. The Foreign Minister said this was conveyed by the President during an audience with Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni, Thursday (10/11/2022).
In a meeting with ASEAN leaders with representatives of the ASEAN Inter-Parliament Assembly, the President highlighted the various challenges facing ASEAN. The President said, in addition to trying to help resolve the Myanmar crisis, ASEAN must be able to navigate the increasing rivalry between the great powers of the region.
"President Jokowi called for the importance of ASEAN to be part of the solution," said Foreign Minister Retno. Therefore, the Indonesian government encourages the strengthening of synergies between the government and the parliaments of member countries.
The encouragement of this strengthening is solely to strengthen the unity and centrality of ASEAN. As for the chairmanship of ASEAN 2023, President Jokowi emphasized Indonesia's commitment to contribute to building ASEAN.
The development of a stronger ASEAN in order to be able to face the challenges of an increasingly complex future. "The president also hopes for parliamentary support in Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN next year," he said. (RRI)
November
COP27: major new climate finance package reaffirms UK commitment to supporting developing countries
Written by Nur Yasmin
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak secured the UK’s COP26 Presidency legacy with a series of announcements on energy transition, climate financing, and forest and nature preservation, as he handed over the baton to Egypt at COP27 on Monday 7th November.
“The question today is: can we summon the collective will to deliver on those promises? I believe we can. By honoring the pledges we made in Glasgow, we can turn our struggle against climate change into a global mission for new jobs and clean growth. And we can bequeath our children a greener planet and a more prosperous future. That’s a legacy we could be proud of," Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said in a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday.
The UK continues to deliver on our key funding commitments to spend £11.6 billion by 2025 on international climate finance.
“As President of COP26, the UK led the historic agreement of the Glasgow Climate Pact, which keeps 1.5 degrees alive. Now we must all play our part in implementing the commitments made in Glasgow. Indonesia continues to demonstrate leadership on this agenda, including through its enhanced NDC and its commitment to reach net zero emissions by 2060 or sooner. It is right that the UK continues to deliver our commitments on reducing emissions, supporting developing countries, and meeting our climate finance pledges," British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Owen Jenkins said in the release.
Recognizing the existential threat climate change is already posing around the world, the Government committed to triple funding for climate adaptation from £500m in 2019, to £1.5bn in 2025.
Prime Minister Sunak hosted an event to launch the Forests and Climate Leaders’ Partnership. The new group, initially comprising 20 countries, will meet twice yearly to discuss progress on delivering the landmark Forests and Land Use declaration at COP26, which aims to halt and reverse forest loss by 2030 while delivering sustainable development and promoting an inclusive rural transformation.
The Prime Minister also announced a further £65.5 million for the Clean Energy Innovation Facility, which provides grants to researchers and scientists in developing countries to accelerate the development of clean technology. UK climate finance results, published ahead of COP27, provide tangible evidence of the impact of UK climate finance.
These investments help developing countries to adapt and build resilience to climate change, pursue low-carbon economic development, protect, restore and sustainably manage nature, and provide access to clean energy.
UK climate finance has so far supported 95 million people in developing countries to better adapt to the effects of climate change. (VOI)
November
G20 Energy Ministers Envision Joint Commitment on Energy Transition Acceleration at the Bali Summit
Written by Nur Yasmin
The G20 Energy Ministers expect the energy transition acceleration to become a joint commitment included in one of the declaration points at the G20 Summit in Bali on November 15—16, 2022. It will serve as part of the key solution to address the current ongoing global energy crisis.
It was revealed by the Senior Advisor on Strategic Planning Division of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Yudo Dwinanda Priaadi, at an online press conference on #G20updates, Tuesday (8/11/2022).
"The G20 countries have agreed to accelerate energy transition including to ensure achievement of the sustainable global development targets by 2030, particularly on the access to reliable, sustainable, and affordable modern energy for all,” Yudo said in a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday.
Yudo explained that the G20 Energy Ministers had agreed on the “Bali Compact”, which is the result of the Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting (ETMM) held in Bali, in September 2022. Containing nine principles, the Bali Compact serves as a significant part of the energy transition and acceleration.
Furthermore, he explained that during the Bali meeting, all Energy Ministers had agreed to conduct the energy transition process without leaving anyone behind. Despite the differences in their respective countries’ situations and conditions, they all agreed to reach global targets.
The countries underlined the importance of the development of innovative and affordable technology to support the energy transition, including the significance of collaboration in the transfer of knowledge and technology innovation. They also concurred to stimulate more investments and to encourage fund transfer to developing countries regarding energy transition acceleration as well as the importance of strengthening collaboration.
Further, Yudo added that the “Bali Compact” had a principle of energy transition acceleration by considering benefits for all with no one left behind during the process. It is also important to respect the differences in all country’s situations and conditions.
Those nine principles include strengthening trust and transparency in planning, execution, and evaluation at the national level; increasing energy resilience, market stability, and affordability; and securing energy supply, infrastructure, and resilient, sustainable, and reliable systems.
The other principles are increasing energy efficiency implementation; diversifying energy systems and mix; and decreasing emission of all energy sources.
Next is catalyzing inclusive and sustainable investment from a large scale into a lower-emission energy system or Net Zero Emissions; collaborating in mobilizing all funding sources to reach the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement.
The principles also comprise improving innovative, affordable, smart, low emission or Net Zero Emissions technology, and building and reinforcing innovative ecosystems to encourage related research, development, demonstration, dissemination, and implementation.
According to Yudo, there are challenges to deal with in manifesting the energy transition, including technology and funding. “Budget is also a challenge”, he firmly stated.
He added that the energy transition would require large funding, including those for accelerating the cease of operation of steam power plants (PLTU).
Technology mastery, project execution terms, and supporting industry preparedness in terms of technical or economic aspects add to the list of challenges to tackle.
Yudo added that to overcome these challenges, Indonesia attempts to make several breakthroughs, such as issuing Presidential Regulation Number 112 of 2022 concerning the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply.
The most vital breakthrough is the drafting of a bill on new energy and renewable energy (EBET). The bill is aimed at providing a legal basis, strengthening institutions and management, creating a conducive investment environment, and renewable energy utilization for the development of the national economy industry. “The bill shall serve as a game changer to accelerate Indonesia’s energy transition,” concluded Yudo.
Senior Advisor on Strategic Planning Division of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Yudo Dwinanda Priaadi, at an online press conference on #G20updates, Tuesday (8/11/2022). Yudo said that the G20 Energy Ministers hoped that the energy transition acceleration would become a shared commitment and be included as one of the points in the G20 Summit declaration, in Bali, on November 15-16, 2022. (VOI)
November
Communication Ministry Says Thousands of Journalists Cover the G20 Summit
Written by Nur Yasmin
The implementation of the G20 Summit in Bali is only a few days away. Data as of November 8, 2022 afternoon, after media registration was closed since last October 15, there were 2,133 journalists from accredited media at home and abroad who will cover the peak event of the G20 Presidency of Indonesia on November 15-16, 2022.
The number consists of 2,051 in-persons journalists and 82 virtual journalists. They come from a total of 435 registered media, 364 international media and 71 national media.
The enthusiasm of thousands of journalists cannot be separated from history, for the first time, Indonesia held the G20 Presidency which lasted for one year, starting from December 1, 2021 to November 30, 2022.
Moreover, the condition of the COVID-19 pandemic that has hit the world for almost three years has made the G20 meetings one of the hopes for a mutual recovery.
This was conveyed by the Director General of Information and Public Communication (Dirjen IKP) of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemenkominfo), Usman Kansong, when explaining the management of reporting during the G20 Summit at the online #G20updates press conference, Wednesday (9/11/2022).
The number of journalists and media covering, he continued, would require qualified supporting facilities. Because according to him, one element that takes an active role in supporting the success of the event is the media.
Therefore, a number of facilities were provided to the media crew, both local and foreign. Thus, it is possible for the media crew to obtain information from every important moment in the implementation of this international class event.
Usman revealed, there are four location points that will be attended by leaders of the G20 Summit, namely at Apurva Kempinski, which is located in Raya Nusa Dua Selatan.
Then, at Garuda Wisnu Kencana and Mangrove Conservation Forest Ngurah Rai Grand Forest Park (Tahura) in Pemogan Village. Also at Sofitel Bali Nusa Dua Beach Resort which is located at Lot N5 ITDC Complex, Nusa Dua.
“Given the many heads of state or high-ranking state officials who will be attending, it is necessary to carry out very tight security. At each of these reporting points, there will be limitations in terms of access to coverage,” he said.
Usman said that priority access for direct coverage will still be given to media that are officially attached to the leader of the delegation of each country or referred to as official media. Each official media consists of photographers and videographers. Also media hosts and OTP (Official Traveling Press). "This provision applies at all venues for the G20 Summit," he said.
In addition, explained Usman, the official media center of the Ministry of Communication and Information will provide materials in the form of press releases in two languages, namely Indonesian and English. Not only providing facilities for journalists to report on the ongoing summit activities, the media center also complements news content with supporting materials such as infographics, short videos, and bulletins.
“We have prepared a media host, which consists of photographers and videographers. Those who will meet the needs of images and broadcasts for media who do not get access at the peak of the G20 Summit. The results from the media host can be accessed for free through the international broadcast center room at the G20 Summit media center. In addition to press releases, we also provide clean feeds of photos and videos as news material for media friends," he explained.
He added that the collection of identity cards or ID badges for journalists who will cover the G20 Summit can be done from 10 - 15 November 2022 at the Courtyard Hotel. The identity cards can be taken directly by journalists or their representatives by showing a confirmation letter and photo ID.
Not only preparing various needs related to news content for journalists who cover the G20 Summit, the Ministry of Communication and Information also provides working space and hospitality at the official media center.
Access to the official Kemenkominfo media center can be done since November 13 from 08.00 to 22.00 WITA. And especially during the G20 Summit, the media center can be accessed from 08.00 to 24.00 WITA.
“Media that can access the media center are media that have registered their names in the media registration and have received media ID badges. This is the main identification sign to enter the media center,” concluded Usman. (VOI)