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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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01
February

Foreign Minister Opens Third Indonesia-United Nations Consultative Forum Plenary Meeting

Written by Ani Hasanah

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Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno LP Marsudi jointly opened the plenary meeting of Indonesia - United Nations Consultative Forum (IUNCF) in Jakarta on Thursday 1 February 2018. In addition to the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Director of Multirateral Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Febrian Alphyanto Ruddyard, UN Resident Coordinator in Indonesia, Anita Nirody participated in this meeting. This meeting discussed and followed up on the results of the Working Group (WG) meeting on Information Sharing and Cooperation Development and WG on Administration which was implemented last year. The meeting will also discuss and endorse the outcome document related to the update of Indonesian cooperation list, contact point, joint review of the programs of the United Nations (UN) agencies in Indonesia. In addition, this meeting will also present representatives from the Ministry of Finance to explain the Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) no. 99 year 2017 on Grant Management Administration./// (VOI/Rezha)

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31
January

RRI as Licensed Broadcaster of FIFA World Cup 2018

Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba

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Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) has made a new breakthrough in the history since the Public Broadcasting Institution presented sports information. RRI is licensed by the International Football Federation (FIFA) for the 2018 Football World Cup to be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018. LPRI RRI President Director M. Rohanudin said RRI's success as a FIFA license holder at the world cup has proven that RRI with its more than 98 broadcast stations across Indonesia is currently seriously carrying one of its themes namely being a trusted and world's brodcaster. (KBRN)

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30
January

President Jokowi Receives 'Medal of Ghazi Amanullah'

Written by Ani Hasanah

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo received the 'Medal of Ghazi Amanullah' from the Afghan President. The award was made at a state-of-the-art dinner hosted by President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani at the Presidential Palace of Arg, Afghanistan, Monday, January 29, 2018.

This medal is a tribute to President Jokowi for his determination and courage in advancing bilateral relations between Indonesia and Afghanistan, especially in pursuing the peace building in Afghanistan.

"Thank you for the Medal. This medal will be a new spirit to improve bilateral relations and peace," said President Jokowi.

Meanwhile, in his speech at a state lunch, President Jokowi said that everyone has the right to enjoy peace.

"Peace is not a situation that comes from heaven and peace must be sought," President Jokowi said.

The President further said that Indonesia always provides support for reconciliation and peace in Afghanistan through peace building.

"Let us join hands to create peace. Let us join hands to keep peace, let us join hands to create a prosperous world for all," said President Jokowi.

The President believes that with Allah's grace, peace, unity and development will be achieved.

"I am sure that with the blessings of Allah, peace, unity and development will be achieved together, I always pray for the health of President Ghani and the prosperity of our people," said President Jokowi. (Release: Protocol, Press and Media of Presidential Secretariat)

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30
January

Indonesia Ready to Host International Religious Scholars

Written by Ani Hasanah

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During a bilateral state visit President Joko Widodo met with Afghan Peace Council chairman Karim Khalili. The meeting was held at the Haram Sarai Palace, Kabul, Afghanistan, on Monday, January 29, 2018.

The President started his talk by conveying his deep sorrow for the tragedy that took place in Kabul some time later. The incident up to claimed at least dozens of lives.

He was also grateful for the visit made by the Chairman of the Peace Council of Afghanistan and the delegation to Jakarta some time ago. Through this return visit, President Joko Widodo intends to strengthen Indonesia's commitment in helping peace efforts in Afghanistan.

" I will use this visit to affirm Indonesia's commitment to help peace building in Afghanistan as requested by the President of Afghanistan," the President said.

This visit is really used by the President to conduct more detailed discussion about the steps to be taken forward, including the plan of organizing the international clerical meeting.

The President also suggested that the peace process be inclusive. This meeting will be followed up immediately in Jakarta.

"Indonesia is ready to host my suggestion, the meeting is inclusive," said the President. (Release of Protocol, Press and Media of Presidential Secretariat)

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30
January

President Jokowi: Indonesia Supports Peace in Afghanistan

Written by Ani Hasanah

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President Joko Widodo expressed his deep sorrow to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, along with all the Afghans for the tragedy in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, including the attack that occurred two days ago and Monday morning.

This was conveyed by the President during a joint press statement after a bilateral meeting with the Afghan President at Agr Agr Presidential Palace, Kabul, on Monday, January 29, 2018.

"I pray that the victims will soon be restored and to the families and relatives left behind may they be given the patience," said the President.

At the same time, President Joko Widodo stated that his visit to Afghanistan is a form of self-respect for a similar visit by the Afghan President to Indonesia last year. The Bilateral Visit of the President of the Republic of Indonesia to Afghanistan was also the first since nearly six decades have passed.

"My visit to Afghanistan was the first Presidential Bilateral Visit of the Republic of Indonesia after nearly six decades, and last President Sukarno visited Afghanistan in May 1961," he said.

Given these facts, this visit can be interpreted as Indonesia's strong commitment to improve relations and cooperation with Afghanistan. Indonesia is also committed to building peace and supporting the welfare of the nation of Afghanistan.

The commitment was ultimately strengthened in the bilateral meeting between the two countries that took place warmly and full of brotherhood. Cooperation related to peace building in Afghanistan has been matured by both parties.

"Indonesia and Afghanistan will step up activities that can help in the process of peace building and reconciliation in Afghanistan," the president said.

One form of Indonesian support for peace in Afghanistan is also demonstrated by the continued construction of the Indonesian Islamic Center (IIC) complex in Kabul. According to the plan, health facilities will be built in the complex this year.

"The health clinic at the IIC complex will begin construction in the spring of 2018 complementing the As-Salam Mosque that has been used by Afghans since 2015," he said.

The IIC Complex is a symbol or monument of the friendship of Indonesia and Afghanistan. The location is expected to be the center of activities that promote peace.

Meanwhile, President Ashraf Ghani welcomed the presence of President Jokowi in Kabul, Afghanistan.

"I really appreciate and thank the people of Afghanistan for coming here. President Jokowi always encourages peace in Afghanistan, "said President Ghani.

In addition, the visit of President Jokowi also brings a blessing to the people of Afghanistan. The arrival of President to Kabul was accompanied by snowfall which is believed to bring blessing.

"His Majesty's arrival did not have to bring gold, but brought rain and snow. Rain and snow are blessing to us. Snow and rain never choose to go down on the rich or the poor, "said President Ghani. (Release Protocol, Press and Media of Secretariat of the President)

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30
January

State Economic Development for Peace

Written by Ani Hasanah

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In a one-hour bilateral meeting held at the Agr Agr Presidential Palace on Monday, January 29, 2018, President Joko Widodo and Afghan President Ashraf Ghan agreed that peace-building efforts in Afghanistan should also be sustained by the country's economic development. Both things must go hand in hand.

"Without peace there will be no prosperity, without prosperity, peace will not be sustainable, therefore, when we work together to build peace, economic cooperation must be increased in parallel," said President Jokowi.

President Jokowi alludes to the relatively low trade value of the two countries. In fact, he believes that the potential for trade cooperation between the two countries is huge. Therefore, he will follow up the matter by assigning the related line.

"I have asked my ministers to encourage business-to-business contacts," he said.

Previously, approximately one hundred Afghan businessmen attended the Trade Expo Indonesia last year. Their arrival booked a transaction value of more than USD 1.1 million. President Joko Widodo himself then promised to send a potential business delegation to Afghanistan in the first quarter of this year.

"I am sure that more intensive interaction between businesspeople of both countries can open various cooperation opportunities," said President Jokowi.

In addition, Indonesia's support for peace efforts in Afghanistan is also shown by the cooperation of increasing human resources capacity. Indonesia, according to President Jokowi, will continue to improve capacity building programs for Afghan society such as women empowerment, SME development, health, law enforcement, and governance.

"Indonesia is also ready to provide 100 scholarships for Afghan students," he continued.

In bilateral talks, President Ghani has repeatedly expressed his appreciation for President Jokowi's commitment to the peace process in Afghanistan, through cooperation in the context of Peace Building.

Accompanying President during the talks were Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Special Staff Coordinator of President Teten Masduki and Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Afghanistan Arief Rachman. (Release by Protocol, Press and Media of Secretariat of the President)

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29
January

After 57 Years, the President of the Republic of Indonesia Visits Afghanistan

Written by Ani Hasanah

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo arrived at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan, Monday, January 29, 2018 at 11:40 pm Local Time or 14.10 West Indonesia Time.

President Jokowi's State Visit to Afghanistan was the second visit of the President of the Republic of Indonesia to Afghanistan after the State Visit of President Sukarno in 1961.

Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Afghanistan Arief Rachman and Head of the State Protocol of Afghanistan welcomed President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana.

The cold air and even snowfall that blanketed Kabul did not reduce the warm welcome of the Afghan government. Afghan officials welcoming President Jokowi were Vice President Sarwar Danish, Foreign Minister Salahudin Rabbani, Finance Minister Eklil Hakimi, Afghan Ambassador to Indonesia Roya Rahmani, Kabul Governor Mohammad Yaqoub Haidan, Kabul Mayor Abdullah Habibzal.

From the airport, the President continued his journey by car to the Presidential Palace of Arg. (Protocol, Press and Media of Secretariat of the President)

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29
January

Leaving Bangladesh, President Jokowi Continues His Visit to Afghanistan

Written by Ani Hasanah

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On the sixth day of his five countries visit, President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo, Monday morning , January 29, 2018 left Bangladesh to continue the state visit to Afghanistan.

The Presidential plane of Indonesia-1 carrying President and Mrs. Iriana took off at 09.20 local time or 10.20 West Indonesia Time from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Arriving in Kabul, Afghanistan, President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana makes a state visit to the Presidential Palace of Arg.

In this palace, President Jokowi is greeted President Ashraf Ghani. Furthermore, the President follows a series of state activities, namely Tete-a-Tete, bilateral meeting and gives a joint press statement.

The President will also meet with the Afghan High Peace Council (HPC) at Haram Sarai Palace (WiAfter that the President will attend a lunch together at the Presidential Palace of Arg.

In the afternoon, the President will visit the Darul Aman Palace which is also the agenda of closing the visit of President Joko Widodo and Mrs. Iriana to Afghanistan.

From Hamid Karzai International Airport, Afghanistan, President Jokowi and Mrs. Iriana along with the entourage will return to their homeland.

Following President and Mrs. Iriana on a flight to Afghanistan were Coordinating Minister for the Economy Darmin Nasution, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Special Staff Coordinator President Teten Masduki, Presidential Secretariat President Heru Budi Hartono, Director General of Protocol and Consular Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs / KPN Andri Hadi, Special Staff of President Ari Dwipayana, Military Secretary of President Marsda TNI Trisno Hendradi and Paspampres Commander Maj. Gen. TNI (Mar) Suhartono. (Release Protocol, Press and Media of Secretariat of the President)

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29
January

President Visits Rakhine State Refugee Camp at Cox's Bazar

Written by Ani Hasanah

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During a state visit to Bangladesh, President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo visited one of the Rahkhine State refugee camps in Kamp Jamtoli, Ukhiya Sub-district, Cox's Bazar District, Bangladesh, Sunday, January 28, 2018.

"I was present at this Jamtoli Refugee Camp at Cox's Bazar to first look directly at the activities of our community, by our NGOs, as well as by the government," President Jokowi said after the visit.

During the visit, President Jokowi reviewed the Indonesia Humanitarian Alliance (IHA) -The Dreamers Medical Camps, which is one of the government-funded health facilities together with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), organizations, and Indonesians.

President Jokowi also had time to interact with the refugees while providing humanitarian assistance. A number of medicines, pharmacies, to water pumps in health facilities are also not spared from the Head of State review.

Not to forget, President Jokowi expressed his appreciation to all those who have supported the government's move to provide humanitarian assistance to Rakhine State refugees.

"I also want to express my gratitude to all parties from Indonesia, including the community, humanitarian NGOs," said the President.

President Jokowi also expressed the readiness of the government and the people of Indonesia to continue assisting Rakhine State refugees residing in Bangladesh.

"Since the beginning our government has always coordinated on the needs in the field and we will provide humanitarian aid continuously," said President Jokowi.

Accompanying President and Mrs. Iriana during this visit were Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Special Staff Coordinator of President Teten Masduki, and Indonesian Ambassador to Bangladesh Rina Soemarno.(Protocol, Press and Media Secretariat of the President)

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29
January

Anthony Ginting presents title from Indonesia Masters 2018

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Anthony Sinisuka Ginting presents the first title for Indonesia in the event of Daihatsu Indonesia Masters 2018. Anthony won the title by beat Kazumasa Sakai (Japan), with a score of 21-12, 21-13. This is Anthony's first title in 2018, and his second title in a super series tournament. Last year he won in the event the Korea Open Super Series 2017.

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