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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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January
President: Mutual Cooperation Saves Indonesia From Pandemic Impact
Written by Nur Yasmin
Jakarta - Voinews: Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that the culture of gotong royong had saved Indonesia from the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The President admitted that he was very pleased with the behavior of the people who maintained a culture of helping each other, helping each other, and working together at the beginning of the pandemic that hit Indonesia. "Help each other, work together, and hand in hand, that is our country Indonesia, the country of Pancasila.
That is what saves us, helping each other, helping each other, and working together," said Jokowi at the opening of the 2023 National Chinese New Year Celebration at Banteng Square, Jakarta, Sunday. The president asked the public to be grateful for Indonesia's success in handling the COVID-19 pandemic which was relatively good and recognized the international world."Don't forget to be grateful that PPKM was revoked at the end of 2022 in December.
We often forget when it's delicious. Forget that it's normal now, even though this is still in a transition period," he said. Jokowi reminded that Indonesia had experienced difficult circumstances in meeting various needs for handling the COVID-19 pandemic, such as personal protective equipment (PPE), oxygen cylinders, and vaccines. This, he said, was exacerbated by the closure of public places that had to be taken to deal with the spread of COVID-19, such as malls, markets, cinemas, places of worship, to stalls and small shops.
Therefore, the President called for the culture of gotong royong and mutual help to be maintained entering the transitional period after the lifting of the implementation of restrictions on community activities (PPKM). "The big ones work hand in hand with the small ones, the middle ones work hand in hand with the small ones, the big ones work together with the small ones, all partners, a hand in hand partnership. If during a pandemic it is possible, even during normal times we must continue to help each other, helping each other so that everything will lift each other up," said Jokowi .
Previously, the Head of State began his remarks by conveying Kongzi Li's Happy Chinese New Year 2574 to all the people celebrating. "Happy Chinese New Year 2574, Gong Xi Fa Cai.
May happiness and prosperity always be with us all," said Jokowi. Also present at the opening of the 2023 National Chinese New Year Celebration included the Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law and Security Mahfud MD, Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister of Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Teten Masduki, BUMN Minister Erick Thohir, National Police Chief General Police Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and Indonesian Fifth President Megawati Seokarnoputri. (VOI/Akbar)
January
Minister Hopes PON 2024 Will Benefit Aceh's People and Economy
Written by Nur Yasmin
Jakarta - Voinews: Minister of Youth and Sports Zainudin Amali has expressed hope that the National Sports Weeks (PON) 2024 in Aceh and North Sumatra could benefit local people and the economy in Aceh.
"We hope people come to Aceh, not only because of the PON, but also for feeling at home and comfortable, and they will visit again and again," Amali said during the launching of the PON's mascot, logo, and tagline here on Saturday (January 28).
The repeated visits will certainly help push the province's economic growth, he added.
The minister said local authorities in the two provinces should make proper preparations to hold the national sport event and local people should become good hosts.
Besides showcasing achievements in national sports, the PON is expected to benefit its host provinces, Amali said.
He added that Aceh people must be proud because their region has been selected to host the PON.
"The decision to select Aceh and North Sumatra is not made without any basis, but because we believe that Aceh and North Sumatra are ready to be the event's host," he said.
He stressed the need for the two provinces to provide adequate facilities for athletes and visitors from all over the country.
According to Amali, there are some indicators of success in organizing the sports event, one of them is the economic benefit.
"The economic benefit must be enjoyed by all people around match venues and accommodation (places)," he said.
The minister also emphasized the success in organizing the PON will reflect Aceh's capability and elevate the local people's dignity and honor. (Antaranews)
January
President Jokowi Kicks Off Indonesia's 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship
Written by Nur Yasmin
Jakarta - Voinews: President Joko Widodo officially kicked off Indonesia's 2023 ASEAN Chairmanship at the launching event in Hotel Indonesia Roundabout here, Sunday.
Arriving at the roundabout with a bicycle, the president accompanied by Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, State-owned Enterprises Minister Erick Thohir, State Secretariat Minister Pratikno, and Public Works and Public Housing Minister Basuki Hadmuljono.
Jokowi was welcomed by residents who flocked the roundabout for the launching, as well as a marching band performance and a parade of traditional costumes. Foreign ambassadors also attended the ceremony and welcomed the president.
In his remarks, Jokowi said that Indonesia continued the success of the G20 Presidency in 2022 with the ASEAN Chairmanship this year despite global uncertainties and challenges.
"Economic crisis, energy crisis, food crisis, as well as warfare, we face all of them this year," he noted.
The president, however, emphasised that ASEAN will remain essential and relevant for the people, the Southeast Asian region, and all. He also said that ASEAN would continue contributing to the Indo-Pacific region and maintaining regional economic growth.
"ASEAN will continue contributing to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. ASEAN will help maintain economic growth because ASEAN matters and is the epicentre of growth," he emphasised.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Marsudi said that this year's ASEAN Chairmanship theme, "ASEAN Matters: Epicentrum of Growth," reflects what Indonesia is seeking to achieve in its chairmanship.
"If we see the theme, we have two major elements. The first element is ASEAN Matters, which means that through its chairmanship, Indonesia continues making ASEAN relevant and important, not only for the Indonesian people but also for the ASEAN people and beyond," Marsudi explained.
Indonesia is keen to make ASEAN the "locomotive" to maintain the Indo-Pacific region as a peaceful and stable region, she said.
The minister stated that the second element of the theme, "Epicentrum of Growth", means that Indonesia wants to capitalise on ASEAN's economic growth, which always records above-average growth than the global economy.
Indonesia took over the ASEAN Chairmanship from its previous holder Cambodia at the 40th and 41st ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on November 14, 2022. (antaranews)
January
Tourism Minister to Help Promoting Hidden Gems in Regions
Written by Nur Yasmin
Jakarta - Voinews: Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said the ministry would help promoting the hidden gem tourist attractions in regions.
"I ask the governors, mayors, and district heads to inform (me) about hidden gems, tourism attractions that we do not know. Inform me and I will promote it. If we promote it, God Willing, more tourists will come," Uno stated at the 2023 Kharisma Event Nusantara (KEN) Festival launching in Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) here, Saturday (January 28).
The KEN Festival in 2022 had driven three million domestic tourist movements and developed 11 thousand micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), 55 thousand event/art actors, 250 associations and communities, as well as created jobs for 11 thousand workers.
The 2023 KEN, involving 110 top events curated from 38 Indonesian provinces, is expected to attract the visit of domestic and foreign tourists which will benefit the national economy.
Among the events that participated in this year's KEN are Aceh Culinary Festival, Bogor Street Festival, Jember Fashion Carnaval, Samosir Music International, and Tomohon International Flower Festival.
Besides the 2023 KEN, the ministry also launched Sportive, a special classification for sports, music, and creative festivals, which includes 65 events this year.
"(Through) the Sportive and 2023 KEN we launched today, and through innovation, adaptation, and collaboration, let us be proud to travel in Indonesia," Uno said.
On the same occasion, the minister encouraged tourism associations to organise quality events at the start of 2023 to expedite the national economic recovery and growth.
"I see that all events from Sabang to Merauke can drive the regional economy through cultural, sports, and festival events. I also see that the key to economic awakening is to organise quality events," he remarked. (Antaranews)
January
Waste Retribution Mandated for Medan's 250 Thousand Families in 2023
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Medan City Government will increase the number of families that are subject to the garbage retribution fee to 250 thousand in 2023.
"In 2023, the mandatory garbage fee must cover 250 thousand heads of families," Head of the Medan City Environment Office Suryadi Panjaitan remarked here on Friday.
Panjaitan said that increasing the number of residents subject to the garbage fee will boost regional original revenue (PAD) in the waste retribution sector in the capital of North Sumatra.
The office head pointed out that in 2022, only 87 thousand heads of families compulsorily paid the garbage retribution fee, while the current number of families in Medan reached 500 thousand.
The Medan City Environment Office said that the city produced two thousand tons per day of organic and inorganic waste in 2021.
"(Hence), this garbage fee can be one of the regional original revenue sources, but this increase (of coverage) must also be accompanied by improved services," Panjaitan stated.
Earlier this week, Mayor of Medan Bobby Nasution urged the city's environment office to innovate in increasing the number of residents subject to the mandatory fee for throwing garbage.
"If manual payment is not effective, try using a digital system," he stated during a coordination meeting for the implementation of obligatory waste retribution fee in Medan, Wednesday (January 25).
He said for residents to understand the garbage fee as a mandatory payment, the regional governmental apparatus organization (OPD) must help improve the quality of environmental hygiene.
"If the environment is clean, Insya Allah (God willing), the community would be happy to pay the fee every month," Nasution stated.
Hence, the mayor urged related parties to improve performance, innovate, and collaborate with local administrations in providing better services in waste retribution. (antaranews)
January
South Sulawesi to Build 11 Water Facilities in Coastal Islands
Written by Nur Yasmin
The South Sulawesi Provincial Government will build 11 safe drinking water facilities in the islands and coastal regions in 2023.
Governor of South Sulawesi Andi Sudirman Sulaiman said in a statement in Makassar on Saturday that the Housing, Settlement Areas, and Land (Perkimtan) Department will build 11 ready-to-drink water facilities in Selayar Islands and Pangkajene Islands, Sinjai, Bone, Maros Regency.
Four of them are in Selayar Islands Regency: Bahuluang Island in Bontosikuyu District, Karumpa Island in Pasilambena District, and Latondu Island and Tarupa Island in Takabonerate District.
Two units will be built in islands in Pangkep, i.e. Salemo Island and Saugi Island, both in North Tuppabiring District.
The facilities will also be constructed in Kambuno Island, Harapan Island in Sembilan Island District, Sinjai Regency and Bonto Jai Coastal Island in Bissappu District, Bantaeng Regency.
Similar units will be built in Lingkungan Gusunge Coastal Islands in Ujungbulu District, Bulukumba Regency, Kuri Caddi Coastal Islands in Marusu District, Maros Regency, and Langnga Coastal Islands in Mattiro Sompe District, Pinrang Regency.
In 2022, the South Sulawesi provincial government completed the construction of 10 purified water facilities, which are spread over several regions in South Sulawesi.
The ten spots are located in eight regencies, namely Sinjai, Bulukumba, Jeneponto, Pinrang, Pangkep, Selayar, Barru and Enrekang.
"In 2022, we already built 10 ready-to-drink water facilities, and the community has enjoyed the benefit of obtaining safe and healthy drinking water. This year, 11 ready-to-drink water facilities will also be built," the governor stated.
"We hope that the ready-to-drink water facilities will benefit our people on the islands and on the coast, so that people can enjoy proper and safe drinking water," he added. (antaranews)
January
Ministry Prepares Programs to Boost Creative Economy in Digital Era
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Tourism and Creative Economy Ministry (Kemenparekraf) has readied a number of programs to strengthen the contribution of the creative economy sector to the national economy amid the digital transformation.
"We also encourage the younger generation to excel at seeing opportunities and doing business by creating added value to products/services as well as taking advantage of the digital and technological era," Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said in a statement issued on Thursday.
One of the programs prepared by his ministry is the Baparekraf (Tourism and Creative Economy Agency) for Startups (BEKUP).
It is an incubation program for Indonesian digital start-ups to help them become competitive and have a positive impact on the national economy.
"In the BEKUP program, we will provide learning according to a proven curriculum, which is supported by various mentors and experts who have experience in the start-up industry in Indonesia," the minister informed.
There will also be a Baparekraf Digital Talent (BDT) program, which will be implemented in collaboration with Google Authorized Training Partners in Indonesia.
The graduates of the BDT program are targeted to acquire capabilities corresponding to industry demand and strengthen Indonesia's digital economy ecosystem.
Meanwhile, the Baparekraf Digital Innovation Lab (BEDIL) program will provide digital transformation assistance for creative economy actors at the five super-priority tourism destinations (DPSPs) set by the government.
The DPSPs are Lake Toba in North Sumatra Province, Borobudur Temple in Central Java Province, Mandalika area in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, Labuan Bajo area in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Province, and Manado-Likupang area in North Sulawesi Province.
Yet another program is Santripreneur, which is a training and mentoring program for Islamic boarding school students and aims to develop the creative economy ecosystem at educational institutions by involving industry players as students’ mentors.
The next program is Kemenparekraf’s Proud of Indonesia-Made Product National Movement (Gernas BBI), which has been implemented as a joint campaign with other ministries/institutions since 2020 to help micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) conduct digital transformation.
Through the movement, so far, 20.6 million MSMEs have entered the online marketplace and the e-commerce ecosystem. It is targeted that 30 million MSMEs will join the ecosystem by 2024.
In addition, the ministry will carry out the sectoral e-Catalogue program for tourism and creative economy MSMEs. (antaranews)
January
Bappenas Seeks To Complete 2025-2045 RPJPN Before Elections
Written by Nur Yasmin
The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) is striving to complete the 2025–2045 National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) as soon as possible, considering the approach of the 2024 General Elections.
"Usually, the president and vice president candidates must refer to Indonesia's vision and mission contained in the RPJPN (in preparing their own vision and mission), hence Bappenas is accelerating the drafting of the (2025–2045) RPJPN," deputy for economic affairs at the agency, Amalia Adininggar, explained.
She made the statement at the kick-off of the drafting of the “Strategic Environmental Assessment (KLHS) of the 2025–2045 RPJPN: Screening of Sustainable Development Issues” here on Thursday.
In addition, the 2025–2045 RPJPN needs to be finalized without delay considering that the 2005–2025 RPJPN will expire soon, she said.
Under the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision, Indonesia is seeking to become a high-income country before 2045.
"Indonesia wants to get out of the middle-income trap before 2045 so that we can be on par with high-income countries," the deputy said.
Currently, her agency is finalizing the technocratic draft of the RPJPN, whose academic script is expected to be completed by the end of February 2023.
Meanwhile, public consultations on the RPJPN will be held in March 2023, and the final draft of the RPJPN will be completed in July 2023.
"While conducting the public consultations, a parallel review of the KLHS will also be carried out because there must be an alignment between the KLHS with the initial and the final draft of the RPJPN,” Adininggar, who is also the chair of the 2025–2045 RPJPN drafting team, informed.
She said she expected that the RPJPN will be discussed with the House of Representatives (DPR) as soon as it is finished in July 2023.
“And, by September 2023, it (the RPJPN) can become a law, which will later become a reference for the president and vice president candidates (of the 2024 General Elections)," she added.
Meanwhile, acting deputy for maritime affairs and natural resources at the agency, Vivi Yulaswati, asked all stakeholders to support the preparation of the KLHS through constructive discussion and collaborative action to address sustainable development issues and realize the Golden Indonesia 2045 goal.
The general elections are scheduled to be held on February 14, 2024. (antaranews)
January
The diversity of Indonesia is something that cannot be denied, Khatib of the Nahdlatul Ulama’s Executive Board (PBNU) Abu Yazhid Al-Busthami said.
"When talking about Indonesia, this diversity is one thing that cannot be denied. This is the nature of God. NU's basic concept teaches that diversity is not something that should be debated," said Al-Busthami.
He made the remarks at a national seminar on the implementation of the Abu Dhabi Document on Human Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, which was followed online from Jakarta on Wednesday.
The document serves as a valuable road map for building peace and creating harmony among religious communities. It contains several guidelines that need to be disseminated throughout the world.
Chairperson of the Communion of Indonesian Churches, Gomar Gultom, said that the Abu Dhabi document invites Indonesians to live out the substance of their respective religions and not be trapped by religious symbols.
“All of us want a sense of peace and respect for humanity. There are no church members who do not aspire to peace. And I'm sure people of other religions are like that, too,” Gultom observed.
On the same occasion, chairperson of Parisadha Hindu Dharma (PHDI), Wisnu Bawa Tenaya, said that religious people are aware of the belief in and fear of God.
"Apart from that, we also have to be aware that we are citizens of the Republic of Indonesia who are based on (the state philosophy) Pancasila," Tenaya added.
According to Abdul Mu'ti, secretary general of the Muhammadiyah central executive, what is important in the Indonesian context is how not to relegate the Abu Dhabi document to history.
In Indonesia, there is already an interfaith humanitarian organization called the Humanitarian Forum Indonesia (HFI) whose members go out together to help those in need, he said
“We read different scriptures, but the message of the scriptures is the same. Then we practice it in the form of humanitarian action, which turns out to be of enormous benefit to the community," said Mu'ti.
Budi Tanuwibowo, chairperson of the Supreme Council for the Confucian Religion in Indonesia (MATAKIN), expressed the hope that universities will spearhead dialogues between people of different religions more often.
He said that having an honest and open dialogue with those who are different can help people learn about each other's position so that they can help each other.
“Don't only have a dialogue with those who are the same. [When we hold a] Dialogue among ourselves, roughly speaking, we only please ourselves, and feel we are the same. In fact, the reality is very different,” Tanuwibowo said.
The national seminar on the implementation of the Abu Dhabi document, which was organized by Atma Jaya Catholic University and attended by interfaith leaders, signed the Atma Jaya Declaration and submitted the declaration to the Indonesian government.
Abu Rokhmad, a legal and human rights expert staff at the Ministry of Religious Affairs accepted the Atma Jaya Declaration on the government’s behalf.
"We thank you ladies and gentlemen for conveying this mandate. Later, we will submit it to the Minister (of Religious Affairs). We will see what we can do to materialize the Abu Dhabi document that was discussed earlier," said Rokhmad.
The Declaration of the Atma Jaya Dialogue on True Friendship for Humanitarian Movements supports all parties on upholding humanity, prioritizing a peaceful approach when resolving national conflicts, and condemning and rejecting terrorism and all forms of violence in the name of religion and belief. (Antaranews)
January
No Leniency for Private Firms on Forest, Land Fires: Minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
Environment and Forestry (LHK) Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar has emphasized that the government will take strict action against business players found causing forest or land fires in Indonesia.
"If forest fires happen because of (the activities of) the private sector, there will be no mercy (for the business actors), because as soon as a hotspot is detected (in the area owned by them), we will immediately give a warning (to them),” she said here on Wednesday.
Hence, if a fire truly breaks out, the owner of the land will certainly be punished, she informed at a press conference on the “Preparedness to Handle the 2023 Forest and Land Fires.”
She said that the implementation of such law enforcement efforts is the best way to prevent the fires.
According to the LHK Ministry, the total area affected by forest and land fires shrunk by 43 percent in 2022 compared to 2021.
The ministry said that the area burnt by such disasters covered 204,896 hectares in 2022; 358,864 hectares in 2021; 296,942 hectares in 2020; and 1.64 million hectares in 2019.
The Indonesian Government has taken firm action against many perpetrators of forest and land destruction.
Recently, the Environment and Forestry Ministry won a lawsuit against a business actor over land and forest fires, which damaged a 1,500 hectare-peatland in Karya Tani Village, Barambai Sub-district, Barito Kuala District, South Kalimantan Province, in September 2019.
The panel of judges said that PT Agri Bumi Sentosa (ABS) had been proven to have committed an unlawful act, which resulted in the fires, and hence, the company was obliged to pay material compensation of Rp160.69 billion and environmental restoration costs of Rp591.55 billion.
Since 2015, the Directorate General of Law Enforcement of the LHK Ministry has carried out 1,919 operations to secure environmental ecosystems and forest areas.
The ministry has also sanctioned 2,591 corporations and brought 1,348 criminal and civil cases to court.
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Mahfud MD asked corporations that have a business in forest management to jointly anticipate and handle forest and land fires in Indonesia.
"If something (a disaster) happens, the consequences or losses that arise will also befall the companies," he added. (Antaranews)