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The Indonesian Embassy in Beirut has acknowledged its continued support for trade cooperation improvement between Indonesia and Lebanon. Indonesian Ambassador to Lebanon Hajriyanto Y Thohari gave the Primaduta Award to Lebanese businessman and importer, George R Fattouh. The award was given for his service in helping market Indonesian products in Paris from the Middle East. The award was given at a ceremony at the Indonesian Embassy in Beirut, Thursday (11/1) Fatough, is the owner of George R. Fattouh S.A.L, a business that has been importing Indonesian products since the 1980s. It has a range of products, including: palm oil and its derivatives, oil and fats (including cocoa butter substitute, fat spread, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, and lauric confectionery fats), cardboard, stationary, and school equipment. Some Indonesian products are now even available at famous retail networks, such as Spinney’s and Carrefour. In 2022, the value imported by George R. Fattough S.A.L of Indonesian products, was 981.3 million USD. This was a 149.5 million USD increase when compared to 2021. Fattouh said Indonesian products are known for their quality and are in high demand in Lebanese markets. However, he said, the challenge now is increasing freight costs due to security challenges in the region.
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Listeners, a number of delicious dishes were served to the guests of Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman Yogyakarta, at the wedding reception of the youngest son of K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam X, namely B.P.H. Kusumo Kuntonugroho with Laily Annisa Kusumastuti which was held on January 10, 2024.Head of the Customs and Accommodation Division, Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman, KRT Radyo Wisroyo said that the menu served to guests was quite varied. These menus are typical menus prepared by Pakualaman Pura, Indonesian menus and western food menus were also available. All invited guests including VIP and VVIP guests got the same menu. The first menu served to welcome guests, namely two types of welcome drink, namely lime lemongrass and ginger drink with lime. The welcome drink was given when guests sat down and watched the Bedhaya Sidamukti and Bedhaya Kakung Indrawidagda dance performances. Next, they gotsnacks for appetizer such as croquettes and other light snacks. There is a snack that is considered quite special and rare called Garulina. Garulina was the opening snack at the Pahargyan Dhaup Ageng Pakualaman lunch on the first day. Garulina has been around since the era before Indonesian independence. Garulina is actually not a typical Central Javanese food. It looks like the Lapis Legit layered cake, but there is something different, because there is a special layer like vla which is made from fresh milk, eggs and sugar. To get this sweet snack, Pakulaman Temple has to place a special order from the third generation of makers who have been pioneering since the 1950s. In Jogja, Garulina is very difficult to find and is considered rare because it is not sold every day.
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August
Today in History over RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia. We start from an event on August 2, 1934 about Hitler.
Adolf Hitler became head of German State with the title ‘Führer’. He was German chancellor in 1933 and leader of Germany since 1934 until he died on April 30, 1945. On August 2, 1934, Hitler became dictator of Germany after President Von Hindenburg passed away. Hitler united position of chancellor and president to be Führer or leader and also made National-Socialist Party which was known with the name ‘Nazi’ as single party in Germany. Nazi was officially dismissed after Germany was defeated in the World War II.
The next event was in 1985, when Delta Airlines flight 191 crashed.
Delta Air Lines Flight 191 was a regularly scheduled Delta Air Lines domestic service from Fort Lauderdale, Florida to Los Angeles with an intermediate stop at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). On August 2, 1985, the Lockheed L-1011 TriStar operating Flight 191 encountered a microburst while on approach to land at DFW. The aircraft struck the ground over a mile short of the runway, struck a car near the airport, and then collided with two water tanks and disintegrated. The crash killed 137 people and injured 28 others. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the crash resulted from the flight crew's decision to fly through a thunderstorm, the lack of procedures or training to avoid or escape microbursts, and the lack of hazard information on wind shear.
And the last event is that in 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait.
On August 2, 1990, Iraqi soldiers invaded Kuwait. The invasion was the second Iraqi invasion after earlier in 1980 to attack Iran. Regime of Saddam Husein always declared that Kuwait territory was the 19th province of Iraq. The invasion to Kuwait aimed to take over wealth of oil of Kuwait and therefore, regime of Saddam hoped to be able to become leader of Arabic world. But the invasion got negative reaction from International world. The international world and the United Nations condemned the Iraqi invasion and ordered Iraq to get out from Kuwait. Thus, a number of countries led by the United States sent their forces to Persia Peninsula to drive away Iraq. Because of the attack of allies, on February 28, 1991, Iraq ended its invasion in Kuwait.
August
Today's Mosaic of the Archipelago presents information: first, 90 youths of Banda Aceh are trained as generation of anti-drugs. The second information is that Batik Motif of Minang attracts consumers from outside West Sumatera. The last information of Mosaic of the Archipelago is that library of Yogyakarta adds collections with local contents.
The government of Banda Aceh city through Youth and Sport Office held training of youths of anti-drugs generation. The event was opened by Banda Aceh Mayor, Aminullah Usman in Banda Aceh on Wednesday (1/7). The training was participated in by 90 youths of representatives of 90 Gampong in Banda Aceh. When opening the event, Mayor Aminullah said that the role of people in eradicating drugs abuse in Banda Aceh and Aceh in general is really needed. He also explained that although the circulation of the drugs is not as many as other cities in Indonesia, Mayor Aminullah asks for Banda Aceh people to keep being alert. The training is hoped to be able to increase knowledge about the danger of drugs abuse. With the training, hopefully youth awareness on the danger of the drugs will increase and have desire to socialize to Gampong-gampong. Head of the National Anti-Narcotics Agency of Aceh, Brigadier General Faisal AN who attended the event, also called for the youths to be activists in fighting the drugs.
Various efforts are conducted by the regional government, including researcher of college to preserve wealth of regional culture, such as batik motif of Minang which is currently attracting consumers from outside of West Sumatera. The researcher of the Minang motif of Andalas University, Toti Srimulyati said to RRI on Wednesday (1/8/2018) that West Sumatera has wealth of resources which is unique. This is shown from various decorations of Rumah Gadang and another Songket. Andalas University has conducted research, and learned more since 2016 by inviting partners, the batik entrepreneurs of the region. Toti Srimulyati hoped that Minang motif is entrenched in West Sumatera and to socialize early, on August 30, selection of Batik Minang Youths will be held by targeting students of colleges in West Sumatera. Besides selection of the Best Batik Minang Youths, a training of Batik Minang with number of 20 participants is also carried out. From the event, it’s hoped to create Batik craftsmen who are with their persistence to be able to produce the best works of the regional Youths. Coaching is also conducted to Batik craftsmen who previously pursued Batik business with the hope, someday the products of micro, small and medium entrepreneurship will be able to penetrate international market.
The last information of Mosaic of the Archipelago is that library of Yogyakarta adds collections with local contents.
Library and Archives Office of Yogyakarta invited Chattra Kebaya community to launch new service of ALEKSA (There is Yogyakarta local collection). Acting Head of the Office, Wahyu Hendratmoko in the ALEKSA launching said in Yogyakarta on Wednesday (1/8) that the service is innovation at the library of Yogyakarta which presents library’s collection with Yogyakarta nuance. This is in line with the duty of the library to support the implementation of the center of local culture so that it will encourage the love of people on local culture. Wahyu added that over the last two, ALEKSA’s innovation has attracted attention of many parties. In addition to being exposed by many mass media, ALEKSA also succeeded to get support from the community. Meanwhile, Project leader of Aleksa in Yogyakarta, Ismawati Retno said after launching ALEKSA service that the service is innovation as sub-service of management of library’s collection containing Jogja in Yogyakarta. Ismawati Retno also explained that there are more than 300 book collections containing jogja. All of them are related to traditional culture, popular, regional potential, history, tourism, city’s architecture, literature, study of art culture and also result of Yogyakarta development from time to time and all information about Yogyakarta. In the future, her office plans to expand a number of collections through cooperation of all organizations of regional government in Yogyakarta. Later on if there is publication of the book about Yogyakarta, this can be granted. ALEKSA will also serve information about ancient script so that it is easier for people to know the ancient scripts of Yogyakarta Kingdom.
August
This is RRI World Service-Voice of Indonesia with Diplomatic Corner, a program which presents information about activities and progress of Indonesia’s diplomacy in the international world.
The first information comes from Lisbon. Indonesia successfully maintained the accomplishment of gold medal at the 2018 International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) held in Lisbon, Portugal on July the 28th 2018. Indonesia won one gold medal, one silver and three bronze medals at the competition. Therefore, all delegates from Indonesia gained the medals. Johanes Suhardjo from Frateran Surabaya Christian High School won the gold medal. The silver medal was attained by Jason Jovi Brata from BPK Penabur I Christian Senior High School. Meanwhile, the bronze medals were obtained by Ahmad Aufar Thoriq from Semesta BBS Senior High School Semarang, Bryant Juspi from Darma Yudha Senior High School Pekanbaru, and Raditya Adhidarma Nugraha from State Senior High School One Yogyakarta. The International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) or also known as an International Olympiad on the subject of Physics was held from 21st-29th July 2018. High school students from 87 countries competed to achieve the highest score in the exam held by the committee of the International Physics Olympiad.
The second information is from Cairo. Indonesian Ambassador to Egypt, Helmy Fauzi received the 2018 Education and Culture Award in Cairo on Tuesday (31st of July, 2018) at local time. Ambassador Helmy Fauzi was thought to have contributed for the development of education and culture in Egypt. The awarding ceremony was carried out by the Egyptian-Arab American Academy -EAAA. Besides Ambassador Helmy Fauzi, some other prominent figures who also received the awards are spokesperson of the Egyptian Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Abdul Gafar, President of the Egyptian Academy of Scientific Research and Technology, Mahmud Shaqr, President of the Egyptian Council for Innovation and Technology, Jehan Farhat, and President of the Egyptian Parliament’s Education, Husin Ashmawi. President of the Egyptian-Arab American Academy, Samrah Abadzah told that the awards were given to appreciate the contributions of both International and national figures in their attempt to advance the field of education and culture in Egypt. Ambassador Helmy Fauzi also explained that the cooperation of education and culture is one of the important sectors in the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Egypt, especially since the relations of Indonesia and Egypt have been established for more than 71 years. The government of Indonesia keeps developing the cooperation between Indonesia and Egypt in various fields in a bid to increase the prosperity of society in both countries.
The last information of Diplomatic Corner is from Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia encouraged the Micro, Small, and Medium Business Enterprises -UMKM of East Nusa Tenggara Province –NTT to expand the marketing of their products into the ASEAN market through digital economy. Directorate General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for ASEAN Cooperation, the Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Business Enterprises, and the Provincial Government of NTT held an event to deliver suggestions about the policy and technical guidance with the theme “The Utilization of Digital Economy to Support the Small and Medium Business Enterprises for the ASEAN Economic Community” at Fernandez Hall, in NTT on Wednesday (August the 1st 2018). The event was aimed at supporting 40 Small and Business Enterprises of NTT in utilizing mobile technology to distribute their products in the ASEAN market. The technical guidance was organized by Shopee Indonesia, the first mobile-based start-up company in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, The Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan offering e-commerce services via mobile phone. In the technical guidance, Shopee Indonesia gave tutorial how to create product illustrations which are visually attractive and commercially valuable and how to use online market place application to develop their businesses. The potential of Small and Medium Business Enterprises in NTT is abundant and distinctive, including cows, kelor leaves, weave, fishery, handicrafts, honey, coffee, and many others.
July
Today in History-over RRI World Service –Voice of Indonesia. We start from an event on 28th July 1976 about Tremendous Earthquake Hit Northern China.
Tremendous earthquake rocked China in the morning around 03.45 am precisely in Tangshan, a city located in the northern part of Beijing. The city was stricken by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The earthquake that only lasted for 23 seconds shattered one of the mining cities in China with population more than 100 million people. Based on the record, the number of victims approximately reached up to 250.000 people.
Now, we move to the next event on 28th July 1990 that was Alberto Fujimori became the President of Peru and the third person of East Asian descendant ruling a Non-Asian country. During his period, President Alberto Fujimori successfully revived the stability of macro economy after the era of President Alan Garcia and brought peace to conflicted countries. President Fujimori was also successful in freeing dozens of hostages that were captured by a rebellious movement led by Tupac Amaru during the attack of Japanese Ambassador’s residence in Lima. Despite of his prominent contributions for the country, President Alberto Fujimaro was also criticized for being a dictatorial leader. A corruption scandal involving the Head of Peruvian Intelligence had degraded President Fujimaro’s popularity. In the end 2000, after the APEC meeting in Brunei, President Fujimaro went to Japan and resigned as the President of Peru by sending a letter of resignation via facsimile. The letter was delivered to the Embassy of Peru in Japan. However, eventually he was captured and extradited to Peru.
We end our segment -Today in History-with an event from 28th July 1995, Vietnam was accepted as the 7th member of ASEAN.
As the Cold War started to come to an end, the change of international structural system has brought about several consequences for the leaders of Vietnam to re-examine their foreign politics’ policy. The new format of Vietnam foreign politics’ policy that began to be more adaptive for its neighborhood countries was characterized by series of actions and plans supporting the member countries of Association of South East Asian -ASEAN to terminate negative judgment about Vietnam as a threat. Vietnam realized that the new ASEAN focused on striving economic goals. As the attempt to achieve these goals, ASEAN countries firstly had to create stability instead of making demands, for instance, democratization or intervention on other countries’ affairs. The membership of Vietnam in ASEAN was purposed as a strategy to achieve the main goal of ASEAN. The goal was establishing the ASEAN-10 meaning the ASEAN that was constituted by the whole ASEAN countries.
July
Today in History over RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia. We start from an event on July 26 1965 about Air Force Academy’s birthday.
Air Force Academy is an education school for Indonesian Air Force in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The academy’s history is started by Flight School established on November 15th 1945 by Agustinus Adisutjipto in Maguwo Airbase which is now Adisutjipto Airport Yogyakarta. In September 1947, Indonesian Air Force for the first time accepted Senior High School alumnus to be educated as the flight students. In its further development, construction of the school was built as the place to learn. Coincided with Indonesian Air Force Day on April 9th 1960, a grounbreaking ceremony of the establishmeny of Air Force Academy was held in Adisutjipto Airport.Furthermore, Air Force Academy was inaugurated by Minister of Commander of Air Force on July 26th 1965. July 26th is later on declared as the Air Force Academy’s birthday.
The next event is that in 1965, Maldives got its independence.
Maldives is an archipelagic country in Hindia Ocean. Islam is majority religion of Maldivians. In early 16th century, Maldives was colonized by Portuguese and then by Dutch, France, and in late 19th century, Maldives was ruled by England. Since 1887 until its independence on July 26th 1965, the country became the part of English guardianship. Since 1153 until 1968, the country was in the form of independent islamic sultanate. Later on, the form of sultanate government was removed and changed to be republic.
And the last event is that July 26th is International Mangrove Day.
July 26th was set as International Mangrove Day at the United Nations Conference for UNESCO in November 2015. On the conference, Ecuador suggests July 26th as International Mangrove Day because some South American countries have been commemorating the day although it was not officially set by the world organization. The countries commemorate July 26th as “Mangrove Day” to recall a Micronesian Greenpeace activist, Hayhow Daniel Nanoto who passed away on July 26th 1998 because of heart attack when he was involved in great protest action led by environment organization -FUNDECOL and International Greenpeace. During the action, the local community -Muisne joined some non-governmental organizations to dismantle shrimp ponds which were placed illegally in the effort of bringing the damaged mangrove zone back to its normal condition. FUNDECOL and other environment organizations recall Hayhow’s death in every July 26th as the commemoration for saving the mangrove.
July
Today's Mosaic of the Archipelago presents information: first, military developing Natuna village is valued successful. The second information is about "N(G)Antar Paimah" Sleman receives SLRT Award. We end Mosaic of the Archipelago with the information on Kodim 0726 Sukoharjo develops Farming Program of Jagan Bendosari village.
Listener, the program of the 102nd Military Developing Village which was conducted by Kodim 0318 Natuna at Pulau Tiga district received directly the visit of Head of Army Staff, Brigadier General Agus Heru Prasetyo on Tuesday (24/7). He directly observed the implementation of Military Developing Village and also met with residents at Pulau Tiga district, the outer island of Indonesia. In the program, Pulau Tiga district received physical assistance with additional permanent path and guidance of knowledge on health. The program is cooperation between the Indonesian Army and Ministry of Health. The Ministry of Health also gave assistance, such as medicines, medical devices and vitamin for babies and children in the region. On the occasion, Brigadier General Agus reminded the local people to always have love on the country and to protect the unity of the Unitary State of Republic of Indonesia by protecting facilities which were built together. Brigadier General Agus also said that although at border area and far from the central government, it does mean that people are ignored by the government. Agus hoped that all facilities can be used and maintained together. He also appreciated the participation of the people in helping succeed the program voluntarily. In his visit, Brigadier General Agus also handed over sport equipment and grass cutting machine. He also observed social events and health checks for the community.
Regent of Sleman, Sri Purnomo received “Integrated Referral Service Award" from Ministry of Social Affairs for his innovation "N(G)Antar Paimah" or in English means Home Delivery Service. The award was handed over by Director General of Social Empowerment at the Social Affairs Ministry, PP Nazarudin in North Jakarta on Wednesday. Regent Purnomo hoped that the award becomes motivation for Sleman regency to increase service in social sector. He also said that "N(G)Antar Paimah` is innovation which gives easy service to poor and vulnerable people so that all the government’s programs can reach all communities. N(G)Antar Paimah can also be used by the residents who need transportation service for being delivered to sustainable service or delivered until home.
We end Mosaic of the Archipelago with the information on Kodim 0726 Sukoharjo develops Farming Program of Jagan Bendosari village.
Kodim 0726 Sukoharjo along with Agriculture and Fishery Office of Sukoharjo regency keeps doing innovation to increase agricultural productivity. One of them to be developed is to maximize critical land of rain-fed to become integrated agricultural land. The “Pilot project” system of “integrated farming” was conducted by farmer group of Subur Mulyo, Jagan village, Bendosari district. Lieutenant Colonel Candra Aryadi Prakoso told the journalists on the sidelines rice harvest, planting rice and fish harvest at Demplot land, at Jagan village, Bendosari, on Tuesday (24/7) that finally, the system is able to produce combination product of rice, fish, chicken with livestock waste system which can be used as land fertilizer. His side hoped that the system can be imitated by farmers and other groups to increase agricultural productivity, especially at the critical land. Meanwhile, Regent of Sukoharjo, Wardoyo Wijaya said that Sukoharjo has many adopted technologies in agricultural sector. One of them is “integrated farming” by combining all agricultural components in one integrated agriculture. On the occasion, the Regent symbolically handed over assistance of agricultural machine tool from Directorate General of Agricultural Infrastructure and Facilities at the Ministry of Agriculture Affairs.
July
RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia with Diplomatic Corner, a program which presents information about activities and progress of Indonesian diplomacy in the international world.
The first information is from Jakarta.
Minister of National Development Planning/Head of National Development Planning, Bambang Brodjonegoro viewed economic diplomacy to play a major role in supporting national development. He appreciated the improvement of diplomatic performances conducted by Indonesian representatives overseas. The statement was expressed before 27 participating diplomats of Foreign Staff and Leader School of the 59th Generation at Education and Training Center at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on Thursday (24/7). Minister Bambang recognized that the challenge for diplomacy is bigger internationally and domestically. Through the implementation of planning and budgeting harmonization, Minister Bambang ensured that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will create diplomatic event which can answer the challenge of the era. He shared the tips in arranging the effective planning of diplomatic event.
The next information is from Budapest, Hungary.
For one week, Gamelan rhythm was heard in the 8th Babel Sound Interactive World Music Festival in Hungary on Monday (23/7). The annual festival was conducted at tourism city of the Western Hungary, Balaton Boglar. The sound of Gamelan came from Indonesian tent and played by Gamelan Topong Bang group which is led by the Indonesian embassy of Budapest. Surprisingly, Gamelan group which consisted of 12 persons, were all Hungarians. Indonesian Ambassador to Hungary, Wening Esthyprobo said that they are Hungarians, Indonesian lovers and they do love Gamelan and Indonesian culture. Every Sunday, the group practices at the Indonesian Embassy hard and seriously so that playing of the Gamelan can be as good as original Indonesian people do. Ambassador Wening also said that for 7 days of the implementation of Babel Sound Music Festival, Indonesian tent is always full of visitors to hear Gamelan rhythm. Indonesian tent presented interactive performance with audiences such as batik workshop, workshop of puppet shadow, story-telling accompanied with Gamelan rhythm, coloring Indonesian puppet and cartoon. In addition to Gamelan, dance and interactive cultural promotion, promotion of Indonesian culture is more complete by performing Indonesia’s Reggae ambassador, Ras Muhamad on the main stage of Babel Sound Music Festival.
We end Diplomatic Corner with the information from Vatican.
Commission I of the House of Representatives –DPR expressed appreciation to Indonesian embassy of Vatican which has conducted duty and his priority program in promoting Indonesia’s pluralism values in Vatican. The Commission I hoped that communication/cooperation has to enhanced, especially in religion and humanity with Vatican. This was stated by Chairman of Commission I delegation, Abdul Kharis Almasyhari in the visit work to the Indonesian Embassy of Vatican on Monday (23/7). Meanwhile, Indonesian Ambassador to Vatican, Antonius Agus Sriyono explained various issues related to structure of organization, budget, program of protection and empowerment of Indonesian citizen, development of Indonesia-Vatican significant cooperation in 2017-2018. Borobudur Park at Vatican Museum and seminar related to palm oil. In addition, Ambassador Agus also stated that the government of Vatican did appreciate diversity of Indonesia and hoped Pancasila can be imitated by other countries. At the end of the discussion session, Indonesian Ambassador, Antonius Agus Sriyono has read the result of Rome Declaration which was issued by 45 participants of Inter-religion Dialog of Indonesian people in Europe, held in Rome, Italy on June 30, 2018.
July
RRI World Service -VOI with Diplomatic Corner, a segment presenting information about Indonesian diplomacy, both at home and abroad.
We begin with information from Paris, France. Since 2012, Kendari City, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia has established a partnership with the La Rochelle city in France, especially in the tourism and urban environment field. In early July 2018, Mayor of Kendari, Sulkarnain Abdul Kadir agreed with President of La Communauté d'Agglomération La Rochelle, Jean-François Fountaine to strengthen cooperation in the tourism sector and urban environment. The positive experience and continuity of cooperation since 2012 and the Memorandum of Understanding in 2017 become the basis for Kendari and La Rochelle to strengthen partnerships.
The statement was reached on the sidelines of the working visit of the Southeast Sulawesi delegation to France. During his activities in France, Mayor Sulkarnain Abdul Kadir, accompanied by officials from the Department of Handicraft, Youth and Sports Service, and Tourism Promotion, involved in a training program and promotion of tourism excellence in collaboration with La Communauté d'Agglomération La Rochelle. In addition, the delegation also held a network gathering with 20 French tour operators entitled "Célébes Sud Est: Plongez dans l'inexploré", on July 11. Southeast Sulawesi offers some of the latest tourist destinations whose natural beauty is suitable for French tourists, namely the Wakatobi Islands, Labengki, and Matarombeo. The Wakatobi Islands, nicknamed "undersea paradise" by explorer Jacques Cousteau, are increasingly recognized by world-wide enthusiasts.
We move to the United States of America.
Indonesian fashion designer, Handy Hartono for the first time held a fashion show in Houston, the United States of America on last Saturday (July 21). Besides promoting Indonesia, especially Batik as one of the Indonesian intangible cultural heritages recognized by UNESCO, Handy displayed Batik Karawang collection. As reported in the press release of the Indonesian Consulate General of Houston, Nana Yuliana stated the fashion world has contributed to the Indonesian economy through the creative industry. Besides, the tourism and culinary industries also play a major role in the development of Indonesia's creative industries. The Consul General invited the audience to visit and invest in Indonesia, especially the 10 New Bali tourist destinations such as Borobudur, Komodo Island, and Wakatobi National Park which also received recognition from UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage and World Natural Heritage, Biosphere Reserves and Geo-parks. The Indonesian Consulate General of Houston will continue to promote Indonesia in synergy with relevant stakeholders, including regional governments. The event was also attended by Head of the Kerawang Regency Tourism and Culture Office, Okih Hermawan.
We end Diplomatic Corner with information from Osaka, Japan.
On the sidelines of a working visit to the Chugoku region, Japan on last Saturday (21/7), Indonesian Consul General of Osaka, Mirza Nurhidayat visited a number of Indonesian citizens -WNI affected by floods and landslides that hit Hiroshima Prefecture and Okayama Prefecture on July 6 and 7. These two prefectures were the most severely affected areas, and resulted in a number of Indonesian citizens being forced to flee, even losing their homes. Previously, on July 9 and 10, The Indonesian Consulate General's team in Osaka distributed aid to Indonesian citizens affected in Hiroshima and Okayama, including food, milk, mineral water, clothing, towels and toiletries. In addition to reviewing the current conditions of the Indonesian citizens, the visit of the Indonesian Consul General of Osaka, was also aimed to distribute humanity assistance, especially in the form of food. The condition of Indonesian citizens is generally good. However, recent condition in the Kurashiki city is still paralyzed. Most Kurashiki infrastructure and facilities, such as roads, bridges, and convenience stores are still in recovery. The government of Japan, in this case through the disaster management team, continues to provide the facilities and assistance needed by disaster victims, including the Indonesian citizens.
July
RRI World Service -VOI with Mosaic of Archipelago. Today, the information is that International Anti-Narcotics Day 2018 is commemorated in Cimahi City. Second, Deputy Mayor of Cimahi, NgatianaEncourages Youth to Launch 'Literacy' Technology. The last information is that Students of Indonesia University of EducationBandung Help the Manunggal Army Task Force Build a Village to 102 Military District Command 0605 Subang.
A major war on drugs requires all related stakeholders and people in general to move actively against organized international crime.This crime can threaten, and paralyze the survival of the nation and state by creating problems that can undermine the nation and becomes a threat to the destruction of the nation's younger generation.This was stated by Deputy Mayor of Cimahi, Ngatiyana on the anniversary of International Anti-Narcotics Day 2018 at Cimahi Technopark Building on Monday (23/7). According to Ngatiana, the International Anti-Narcotics Day is celebrated as a form of concern over drug problems in the world, which cannot be resolved so that it can threaten the life of the nation and state.Obviously with the Anti-Narcotics Day International, Ngatiana said that young people and all parties are reminded that before taking actions, they have to think first and they should not be easily influenced by negative things.Meanwhile, Head of National Narcotics Agency –BNN of Cimahi, Ivan Eka Satya saidthat his teamas the main agent of the government will keep carrying out the Program for Combating Narcotics Abuse and Illicit Distribution (P4GN)in the area of Cimahi City not only in terms of investigation but also rehabilitation.Therefore, he wants the communitynot to hesitate to bring his friends to undergo rehabilitation from drug addiction.
Mastery of technology for the younger generation becomes a necessity, as well as asset for the sustainability of regional development in the future.Thiswas stated by Deputy Regent of Sorong, Suka Harjono on the commemoration of the 45th Anniversary of the Indonesian National Youth Committee-KNPI, by holding Rally Flag in the Aimas Square Hall of Sorong Regency on Monday (23/7). He also establishes cooperation among KNPI, Regional Representative Council -DPD of Sorong and related regional organizations, such as the Youth and Sports Tourism Office because youths are integral partners of today's society. In addition, the youths expected to reduce and anticipate the radicalism.Therefore, the youths of Sorong Regency can improve their knowledge of technology to compete as well as challenge the development in the future. Head of DPD KNPI of Sorong Regency,Carlos Kalasuat expressed his appreciation for the support of all related parties that can make KNPI be able to survive and be a part of regional development.
The last information of Mosaic of Archipelago is that Students of Indonesia University of Education Bandung Help the 102nd Manunggal Army Task Force Build a Village of Military District Command 0605 Subang.
Dozens ofStudents of Indonesia University of Education –UPI Bandungwho are carrying out a field study (KKN) in Cirangkong Village, Cijambe Sub-district, Subang Regency participated in the102nd Manunggal Army Task Force Build a Village (Satgas TMMD) of Military District Command (Kodim) 0605 Subang.They cooperated with the community and the Indonesian National Military in implementing all physical development activities in particular.Although the sun was quite hot and so stinging, they were enthusiastic to carry out their field study to fix some damaged roads Mosques and security posts in Cirangkong on Monday (23/07).One of the UPI Students, Muhamad Dwiki Aprianto majoring in Geography Education told RRI in Subang that through the activities of the TMMD, the community was helped in building the village from the backwardness of other villages. Even, this was very helpful for the regional government program in realizing the development of isolated territory.In a separate place, Commander of Task Force the 102nd TMMD Kodim 0605 Subang, Lieutenant Colonel Fikri Ferdian said that the presence of dozens of UPI Bandung students who were having KKN in Cirangkong Village, Cijambe Sub-district, greatly helped accelerate the TMMD program.For 14 days, the activity has reached above 50 percent, whereas the schedule of TMMD last until August 8, 2018.
July
The Center for the Conservation of Natural Resources -BBKSDA of Papua invites residents and various parties to care for endemic animals in eastern Indonesia. Head of BBKSDA Papua, Timbul Batubara said in Jayapura, on Saturday that his side has just received the result of the operated animals recently from the Law Enforcement Center for Environment and Forestry Section in Jayapura. He said that 38 birds have been received and will be treated in transit cage. He urged the related stakeholders to be more concerned and aware that Papuan endemic animals are becoming increasingly scarce. Timbul Batubara also stated that the habitat destruction and poaching are the main causes of declining populations in the wild. The same thing was also expressed by Technical Head of BBKSDA for Papua, Askhari Masikki. He said if we care, we have to be actively involved to take care of it. After all, they are more beautiful when living freely in the wild. Askhari added that now, BBKSDA for Papua also has already a call center with the number 0823-9802-99-78 that can be contacted at any time.
The 10th Banyumas Serayu Festival 2018 becomes an event to promote the potential of marine tourism, especially in the Serayu River, Banyumas Regency. Head of Serayu Tourism Society –PMPS, Eddy Wahono in Purwokerto, Banyumas Regency, said that the event to be held on August 11-12 is the idea of Balai Besar Serayu River Region Opak -BBWSO and PMPS to promote Serayu River exoticism. Eddy also said that the idea is based on the background of changing people's livelihood from sand mining activities in Serayu Riverto be become tourist actors in the river. After running four times, the festival is included in the tourism agenda of Youth, Sports, Culture and Tourism Office of Banyumas Regency. Head of the 10th Banyumas Serayu Festival 2018 Committee, Imam Basroil said that in this event, his side carries the theme "Knitting the Edge of Serayu" which contains the meaning of utilization and the management of marine resources by involving many parties, namely related institutions, communities, and tourism actors. On a separate occasion, Head of Tourism Department of Youth, Sports, Culture, and Tourism, Banyumas Saptono admitted that previously, the Banyumas Serayu Festival 2018 was scheduled for July 28-29. However, the implementation is changed to 11-12 August 2018 due to technical constraints, such as the construction of a railway bridge over the Serayu River which has been for the route of ornamental boat carnival.
At Car Free Day of Banda Aceh City on Jl. Daud Beureueh, Banda Aceh Mayor, Aminullah Usman along with Natural Resource Conservation Center -BKSDA of Aceh and Tiger Heart Community held Global Tiger Day commemoration 2018 on Sunday (29/7). The commemoration with the theme "Local Wisdom for Sumatran Tiger Conservation" was attended by hundreds of visitors of Car Free Day. Various actions were held in the commemoration, such as Face Painting, Sumatran Tiger Preservation Oration, Coloring competition, Lion Dance Performance, Photo Exhibition, and Bazaar. In his speech, Mayor, Aminullah pointed out that it’s important to conserve the endangered Sumatran tigers. The Sumatran tigers (Panthera tigris sumatrae) are the sub-species of tiger from three sub-tigers owned by Indonesia besides Javanese tiger and Balinese tiger, which has been declared extinct. Sumatran tigers are now very endangered due to their increasingly narrow habitat.