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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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June
RI urges G20 to use digital technology to improve education quality
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Indonesian G20 presidency has urged G20 nations to encourage digital technology utilization to improve the quality of education and tackle the learning disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Head of the G20 Education Working Group (EdWG), Iwan Syahril, said that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has directed related parties to promote the use of technology for solving access problems, quality problems, and education equity issues.
"We want to accelerate (measures to overcome) our lack of technology utilization, especially in the educational field. At the same time, we must also pay attention to the vulnerable group of people," Syahril said during a discussion on “Qualified Education to Face the World of Work After Pandemic” in Jakarta on Thursday.
The G20 is an international forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union that work together to handle major issues. Indonesia is holding the G20 Presidency this year.
The Education Working Group (EdWG) is one of the working groups of the G20 that examines the factors facilitating or hindering the right to education and the achievement of higher education.
During the discussion, Syahril said that the Indonesian G20 Presidency has also raised issues regarding the future of the post-pandemic world of work or “The Future of Work Post COVID-19.”
He explained that this theme was raised in view of the massive disruption seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"The 4.0 revolution during the pandemic is increasingly disrupted. We need to rethink together how the world of education is relevant to prepare our human resources in the future," he remarked.
He said that to prepare human resources for the future, one of the most important things is to restore learning and transform the education system.
One of the most important and recommended steps to achieve this is to focus on the most fundamental competencies, he added.
"Indonesia before the pandemic had already undergone a transformation after we changed the national exam to a national assessment, where previously we focused on content and now we focus on the basic competencies namely literacy, numeracy, and character," he said. (antaranews)
June
TNI should maintain human rights conditions lauded by UNHRC: Minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD urged the Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) to respect human rights and maintain the present situation that drew praises from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
"Let us maintain and preserve human rights and maintain this good recognition. We must prevent the military from committing organized or deliberate crimes against humanity," Mahfud stated in his remarks to some 900 Indonesian Army unit commanders on a roll call at the Military Academy, Magelang, Central Java, Thursday, as per an official statement.
The minister noted that the Indonesian military already had in place a standard operational procedure regulating various actions to prevent human rights violations.
The coordinating minister expounded that Indonesia was not among the 21 countries whose progress in terms of human rights was highlighted by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights during the 50th session of the UNHRC in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday (June 13).
Indonesia's exclusion from the list meant that the country had no negative record in human rights enforcement and protection for the last three years, according to Mahfud.
During the roll call briefing attended by Army Chief of Staff General Dudung Abdurrahman, Mahfud also lauded the military that had emerged as the most trusted institution over the last seven years as per survey reports from various credible research organizations.
"I wish to congratulate and express gratitude (to the military) because according to surveys conducted by credible research organizations, the TNI is the most trusted institution among other institutions in Indonesia," the coordinating minister affirmed.
He then urged the military, particularly the Indonesian Army, to exercise prudence in responding to various situations and changes on the national, regional, or global scale that may affect national stability and security, particularly before and during the 2024 General Elections.
Concluding his remarks, Mahfud expressed optimism that the military would continue to be an example for the people in supporting national economic recovery, encouraging structural reform, and addressing the people's difficulties through non-war military operations. (Antaranews)
June
Bakamla, Indonesian Ambassador discuss border dispute resolution
Written by Nur Yasmin
Head of the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla RI), Vice Admiral Aan Kurnia, and Indonesian Ambassador to Vietnam, Denny Abdi, recently discussed efforts to resolve territorial border disputes.
In a statement received here on Thursday, Kurnia said the meeting was an effort to catalyze the settlement of border issues between Indonesia and Vietnam.
"We will continue to strive to build trust and capacity with all neighboring countries in the region," Kurnia remarked.
The meeting also provided an overview to build the perspective of law enforcement officials in the country on border issues, according to the statement.
Kurnia said Bakamla welcomed the progress made in resolving the border issues and voiced support for strengthening cooperation in the maritime zone.
"We really hope that in 2023, when Indonesia holds the ASEAN chairmanship, the ASEAN Coast Guard forum can be formed as a legacy to encourage the realization of a safe and peaceful maritime (environment) in the region," he added.
According to Bakamla, it currently enjoys good relations with the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) with whom it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on December 28, 2021.
Kurnia said Bakamla has received support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the ratification of its activities.
In the meeting at the Bakamla Headquarters in Jakarta on Wednesday, Kurnia shared the latest security trends in the region, especially in the waters adjacent to or bordering Vietnam.
He also conveyed the plan to strengthen cooperation between Bakamla RI and VCG.
The meeting was attended by First Political Secretary of the Indonesian Embassy in Hanoi, Fenny Zamzari; Bakamla’s director of cooperation, Commodore Purwanto Djoko; Bakamla’s director of training, Commodore Suwito; and head of Bakamla's Maritime Distress Information Center (KPIML), Colonel Jan Lucky Boy. (Antaranews)
June
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) highlighted the huge fuel subsidies provided by the state during a working visit to Samarinda, East Kalimantan, on Wednesday.
"We have to subsidize it (fuel prices) from Rp152 trillion up to Rp502 trillion. This is huge," the President said during the 32nd National Congress and the 31st National Catholic Student Association Member Consultative Assembly in Samarinda on Wednesday.
The world is currently in an unusual state as it is filled with uncertainty, which is making it hard to predict or calculate ahead, he noted.
"We have not recovered from COVID. COVID-19 is still here. Two weeks ago, we were still at 200–300 daily cases. In the past 5 days, it (the daily case count) has increased to 1,200," he said.
At a time when recovery from the pandemic is still ongoing, war has broken out between Russia and Ukraine, causing a worrying spike in global food and energy prices.
"Inflation happens in all countries, every (price) increased. Be careful about this. This is not an easy matter. Someone asked me, 'Sir, Pertalite gasoline (price) is not increasing here, (is it still) at Rp7,650. Diesel is still sold at old price, LPG is still sold at the old price as well.’ Be careful, it's not an economic price, it's not the price it should be. It's a subsidized price," Widodo said.
The President then offered a comparison of fuel prices in Indonesia and other countries. In Singapore and Germany, the price of fuel has reached Rp31 thousand per liter, in Thailand Rp 20 thousand per liter, and in the US Rp17 thousand per liter.
"We still have Rp7,650 (Pertalite price). Where did the price come from? Well, as I have mentioned, it was subsidized. But how long can we stay like this? (Is) our State Budget, our fiscal capacity, strong enough to sustain this?" he asked.
The President said that what can be done now is for the government to revise existing budgets.
He had also talked about the issue of large fuel subsidies during the Second National Working Meeting of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle in Lenteng Agung, here on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the President had said that the citizens must be informed of the current global predicament. (antaranews)
June
RI raises education issue in meeting with Qatar, Afghanistan ulema
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia raised several issues at a recent trilateral ulema dialogue with Qatar and Afghanistan, including the role of Islamic education in supporting national resilience, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said at a media briefing on Wednesday.
The trilateral ulema dialogue is one of the focuses of Indonesia's relations with Afghanistan, particularly under the leadership of the Taliban, who have taken over power in Afghanistan, she said.
The trilateral ulema meeting between Indonesia, Qatar, and Afghanistan was held in Doha, Qatar, on June 14, 2022. The Indonesian delegation to the meeting comprised two ulemas from Islamic organizations Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah as well as the rector of Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University ( UIN).
"The dialogue ran well and openly. At the meeting, the Indonesian ulemas raised several issues, including the role of Islamic education in supporting national resilience," she said.
In addition, the Indonesian representatives also drew attention to the issues of women and education from the Islamic perspective as well as the manifestation of Islamic values in promoting peace and a more harmonious life, she added.
Indonesia is committed to helping the Afghan people. Since the Taliban took power, Indonesia has carried out various activities to support the life of the Afghan people, particularly women, she said. It also sent 65 tons of food assistance in January 2022, she added.
Indonesian ulemas are currently visiting Kabul, Afghanistan, along with ulemas from several members of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), she informed.
"To support education for all, Indonesia has offered scholarships and capacity building to the Afghan people, particularly women," she added. (Antaranews)
June
Indonesia to raise food issue at G7 Summit for Partner Countries
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia will raise the global food crisis at the G7 Summit for Partner Countries, which will be held on June 26 and 27, 2022, in Elmau, Germany, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi has informed.
President Joko Widodo would attend the summit at the invitation of the German government in its capacity as the G7 chair, Marsudi said at a media briefing on Wednesday.
"One of the issues to be discussed at the G7 Summit for Partner Countries is food. As you know, food, energy, and financial issues have come under the spotlight in the world," she added.
She said the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on the global economy. Even as the world is trying to recover from the economic downturn triggered by the pandemic, a war has broken out in Ukraine and its impact is being felt by the rest of the world.
"We all know the position of Ukraine in the global food and energy supply chain," Marsudi said.
Therefore, food will be one of the topics of discussion that Indonesia will raise at the G7 Summit along with partner countries. Besides Indonesia, India, Senegal, Argentina, and South Africa have also been invited to the summit.
Marsudi said President Widodo will also hold bilateral talks with leaders of G7 member states and partner countries.
From Germany, Widodo will proceed to Ukraine to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin.
"The President's visit reflects his concern over humanitarian issues and (his effort) to contribute to handling the food crisis due to the war (in Ukraine) and the impact of the war is felt by a number of countries, particularly developing countries and low-income countries," Marsudi said. (Antaranews)
June
Minister invites countries to undertake food loss, waste reduction
Written by Nur Yasmin
Agriculture Minister Syahrul Yasin Limpo, during the online Workshop on Gap Analysis of Food Loss and Waste Indices on Tuesday, invited countries across the world to apply the concept of food loss and waste (FLW) reduction.
The large potential for FLW reduction, which can affect food availability, has become the reason for its inclusion in the sustainable development goals (SDGs), specifically regarding responsible consumption and production.
The online workshop was part of the G20 Presidency events. G20 is an international forum comprising 19 countries who work together to handle major issues. Indonesia is holding the presidency of the grouping this year.
According to Minister Limpo, good FLW handling can bolster nutritional availability and the resiliency of a country.
In addition, it can improve the efficiency of the food value chain while also contributing to eco-friendly development.
“The FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) has reported that one-third of the food produced by the world is thrown away and becomes waste that cannot be recycled," he noted.
Meanwhile, the world will need to fulfill the food demand of 9 billion people by 2050.
"To this end, we need to implement FLW (reduction),” he said.
In addition, a study by the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has estimated that FLW in Indonesia was between 115 and 184 kg per capita per year during the period from 2000 to 2019.
Hence, the effort to significantly reduce FLW is expected to bolster food resiliency, specifically on the supply side, which will be an important aspect of agriculture development in the future.
"Currently, there is still a gap between the measuring method and data availability to estimate food loss index and food waste index in various countries, including G20 member countries," Limpo noted.
"This causes a difficulty in measuring the capability of every country to support global food availability," he added.
The minister said he expects that, through the workshop, there will be an increased understanding of measuring FLW.
Therefore, the commitment of every G20 member country is needed for building better food resiliency.
"Once again, I say that the agriculture sector plays an important role in meeting food demand. Because of this, food and nutrition troubles that many countries are currently encountering should be resolved together," he remarked. (Antaranews)
June
Indonesia, Cambodia share same view of world peace: minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has said that Indonesia and Cambodia share the same view supporting world peace.
"In regional and international matters, Indonesia and Cambodia share a common view for world peace. For Indonesia, Cambodia is our brother," Subianto remarked, according to a press release received here on Tuesday.
He made the statement during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Cambodian Defense Minister, General Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh, at the Cambodian Defense Ministry in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on Tuesday.
Prior to the meeting, the minister was greeted with a line of salute. The meeting discussed cooperation between Indonesia and Cambodia on security measures as well as global security and defense.
The meeting was part of Subianto’s agenda ahead of the 16th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting, which is scheduled to take place on June 22, 2022, in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Subianto commended Cambodia for hosting the meeting as well as the 2022 ASEAN-Japan Informal Meeting of Defense Ministers.
"Indonesia fully supports this strategic meeting and will learn from the Cambodian leadership," he said.
Subianto also invited Cambodian Armed Forces personnel to learn at the Indonesian Defense University as a part of defense education cooperation.
Cambodian Defense Minister, General Samdech Pichey Sena Tea Banh, expressed his appreciation of Subianto's visit.
He also expressed gratitude for Indonesia's support for the Cambodian government, especially the Cambodian Armed Forces, in education, training, and other aspects. (Antaranews)
June
WHO Director-General praises Widodo over pandemic handling
Written by Nur Yasmin
Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has congratulated President Joko Widodo on Indonesia's achievement in handling the COVID-19 pandemic, Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi informed on Tuesday.
Marsudi, who accompanied Widodo when he received a courtesy call from Ghebreyesus at Istana Negara here on Tuesday, said that Indonesia’s COVID-19 handling was one of the topics discussed during the visit.
Ghebreyesus also praised Indonesia's COVID-19 vaccination achievement compared to other countries, she informed in a press statement streamed on YouTube on Tuesday.
"He noted that Indonesia has one of the best achievements compared to the average (vaccination) achievement rate of countries across the world," she said.
Ghebreyesus also informed that the WHO is continuing to monitor the development of the COVID-19 situation though, in general, the number of cases globally has started to decline.
"However, he stated that the pandemic is not yet over. The WHO is continuing to monitor the emergence of new variants," the minister noted.
The WHO Director-General also lauded the implementation of the family health care system and mandatory health insurance in Indonesia during his meeting with Widodo.
He praised Indonesia's leadership of the G20, especially its focus on bolstering the global health architecture, too.
Before visiting Widodo, Ghebreyesus attended the first G20 Health Ministers Meeting (HMM) in Yogyakarta on Monday.
During the G20 meeting, he said that the perception that the COVID-19 pandemic is over is misguided.
In several countries, all restrictions have been revoked and life appears to have returned to the pre-pandemic state, he noted.
According to Ghebreyesus, this reflects progress, but the notion that the pandemic is over, while understandable, is still misguided. (Antaranews)
June
Researcher asks gov't to focus on eradicating terror financing
Written by Nur Yasmin
Researcher from the Center for the Study of Terrorism and Social Conflict at the University of Indonesia (UI) Solahudin has asked the government and law enforcement officials to focus on eradicating sources of terror financing.
"Law enforcement must start to be concentrated on (terror) financing. Why financing? Because it is the 'fuel' or 'blood' of those groups," he told reporters at the “Phenomenon of Contemporary Ideology in Indonesia” press conference at Aryaduta Hotel here on Monday.
Despite the pressures radical groups have faced from the public, they have still managed to operate because they have received much logistical support, he said.
He noted that, ironically, most of the logistical support has come from public funds.
“Indonesia is one of the most generous countries. Radical groups then use this situation to conduct fundraising, where the source of funds is from the public,” he said.
People's desire to donate often results in their giving money to terrorist groups without their knowledge, he said.
Therefore, the state must protect the public from donating to terrorist groups, he added.
“A terrorist group had a charity that managed to raise funds of more than Rp100 billion from 2014 to 2019," he pointed out.
For this reason, the government and other law enforcement officials must support the Indonesian Police's anti-terror squad, Densus 88, in its efforts to target cases of terror financing, he said.
He asked the government to release counter-narratives against radicalism through education. This can help build community resilience so that people are not easily swayed by radical beliefs.
He also expressed regret over children being enrolled in schools affiliated with the pro-caliphate group, Khilafatul Muslimin, which have now been shut.
He noted that it is essential for the state to protect children from being exposed to radicalism, especially because Indonesia is set to experience a demographic dividend.
If counter-narratives are not released soon and the spread of radicalism is not checked, he said that he is worried the country would give birth to a more radical generation. (Antaranews)