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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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May
UNESCO Global Geopark certificate for Ciletuh-Palabuhan Ratu has been issued. Director General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay directly signed the certificate for the legality of Taman Bumi Ciletuh in Palabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi regency, West Java as part of UNESCO Global Geopark in the world. Chairman of Taman Bumi Ciletuh Management, Deny Juanda said in Bandung on Saturday that the issuance of the certificate was part of the struggle of UNESCO certification process. He also said that he thanked for the achievement of all parties that cared for and jointly struggled for every process. The certificate has been valid since April 17, 2018 until April 16, 2022. Earlier, UNESCO legalized 12 Global Geoparks from 11 countries as UNESCO Global Geopark. The legalization was delivered in the 2014 sessions of Executive Council of UNESCO, Program commission and external relations on last Thursday (12/4/18) in Paris, France. Governor of West Java, Ahmad Heryawan said that his side received the news from Head of Tourism and Culture Office, Sukabumi regency, Budiman as West Java representative in the session. Therefore, there are 4 UNESCO Global Geoparks in Indonesia, namely Taman Bumi Batur, Taman Bumi Gunung Sewu, Taman Bumi Ciletuh, and Taman Bumi Rinjani. After the legalization, the government of West Java continues to increase infrastructure development in Ciletuh-Palabuhan Ratu.
The government of South Konawe regency, Southeast Sulawesi province, opened investment opportunity for investors in fishery sector. Deputy Regent of South Konawe, Arsalim said that South Konawe has fishery potential which is very abundant to be developed in a bid to become fishery industry. But the fishery potential cannot be managed yet maximally because of limited capital which is owned by local fishermen. Arsalim also said on Sunday that fishery commodities which become the mainstay of South Konawe, are like mangrove crab, shrimp, grouper fish, and seaweed. According to Arsalim, the opening of direct export fishery commodities from Haluoleo airport to abroad becomes good news for fishermen or businesspeople who want to invest in the sector. Arsalim further said that the government of South Konawe will continue to manage and accompany local fishermen group to increase their products.
The government of North Sumatera province and People's Republic of China agreed to increase cooperation in various fields, which was agreed by Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President of China, Xi Jinping. Deputy Governor of North Sumatera, Nurhajizah said in Medan on Saturday that until now, there are 13 Chinese companies, such as China Harbor Engineering Co which invests in toll project of Medan-Kualanamu Airport in North Sumatera. In the future, China will also establish cooperation in another sector. The vice governor affirmed that the cooperation is hoped increasing as the relationship improves. In addition, Deputy Governor, Nurhajizah also disclosed that cooperation between China and North Sumatra is expected to improve as the relationship of Indonesia and China is also getting better.
May
The Indonesian government will boost cooperation of development with Guyana and other Caribbean countries. This was stated in press release of Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry in Jakarta on Saturday (19/5). The commitment has been delivered by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno LP Marsudi in her first official visit to Guyana and Secretariat of CARICOM (Caribbean Community) since diplomatic relations of the two countries were opened. To President Guyana, David Arthur Granger, Minister Retno said that trade value between Indonesia and Guyana has kept increasing over the last three years. But, the value is still small and is not reflecting the potential of both countries bilateral cooperation. In this regard, Minister Retno suggested that there are three priority areas of development cooperation of the two countries. Firstly, it is about economic cooperation and investment focusing in the sector of energy. Secondly, it’s about environmental cooperation and the third one is technical cooperation and capacity development. In the sector of environmental cooperation, Minister Retno pointed out that as country which also has wide forest, Indonesia can share experience to Guyana in sustainable forest management. In this regard, Minister Retno explained Indonesia’s experience in fighting against illegal logging and development of wood certification so that it can open market access widely in Europe.
The government of India is interested to invest in several sectors in Indonesia. This was stated by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan related to his visit to India over the weekend. In official press release on Sunday, Minister Luhut stated that at least, India is interested to invest in airplane industry, drones, palm oil, generic drug production, training to develop maritime human resources, plastic waste processing into energy, cleaning river and biodiesel technology. Especially in tourism sector, cooperation is targeted to open direct flight route from Delhi or Mumbai to Jakarta, Bali, Medan, or other cities in Indonesia. The opportunity is considered to have high potential, remembering the number of Indian tourists visiting Indonesia reached 485,000 people last year. Thus, to follow up the visit, Minister Luhut will dispatch technical team to India this week. Cooperation opportunity, which has been concrete, will be discussed in in the level of head of state if Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia on May 30, 2018.
May
RRI World Service, Voice of Indonesia, with Miscellany. This edition will be on National Awakening Day 2018.
May 20th in Indonesia is celebrated as National Awakening Day which is the date of the founding of Budi Utomo movement in Yogyakarta in 1908. The commemoration of National Awakening Day was first held on May 20, 1948 in Yogyakarta and in other areas.
Ministry of Communication and Informatics (Kemenkominfo) RI The ministry of held a series of activities on the National Awakening Day 2018 at Jalan Sudirman, Yogyakarta on Sunday, May 13, 2018themed Human Resource Development Strengthening National Awakening Foundation in the Digital Age. Expert Staff to Minister of Communication and Media Communication Minister Gun Gun Siswadi said that through this activity, his office wants to increase human resources capacity especially for the young generation. This activity also aims to raise awareness of the younger generation as the largest digital user in Indonesia to rise and utilize the technology as well as possible.Gun Siswadi added the inability to take advantage of technological progress is certainly a disadvantage. On the occasion, several activities were organized from the Human Resource Development Campaign to Strengthen National Awakening Foundation in the Digital Age, such as Fun Walk, Mass aerobics and others.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rudiantara invites the community to interpret the National Awakening Day this time with the movement against hoaks and negative content, as well as using domestically-made applications. Menkominfo said in a series of Car Free Day activities for the commemoration of the 110th National Awakening Day at Sarinah Parking Square, Jakarta, Sunday, May 13, 2018. The Minister also invites the community to reduce negative content in social media. also advised not to load pictures and photos that are not feasible social media, especially children. According to Rudiantara, if necessary, the public can file a direct complaint to the social media providers that disseminate such inappropriate content. It is done for a better Indonesia. Menkominfo appealed to people to use the application made by the nation. The use of national application made by the nation will make the application develop.
The peak of 110th anniversary of National Awakening Day 2018 will be held on May 21, 2018. In addition to flag ceremonies, there are also a number of activities, including Seminar and Interactive Dialogue, a visit to Heroes Cemetery, Speech Contest and many others The 2018 Harkitnas warning series is held simultaneously in three cities, namely Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Surabaya.
May
Welcome back to this Week Spotlight Highlight which today took is on "President Approves Joint Special Operations Command"
Terrorist attacks have not stopped since the riot occurred at the Salemba Detention Center of Brimob Corps Headquarters, Kelapa Dua Depok, two weeks ago. Facing this, Head of the Office of Presidential Staff, Moeldoko stated that President Joko Widodo-Jokowi has approved to revive the Joint Operation Command. With the enlargement of this special military force, the apparatus involved in overcoming terrorism include not only the Police through Densus 88 but also the Military with the Joint Special Operations Command..
Moeldoko asserted that the capability of the Combined Special Operations Command forces has also been well prepared to be assigned to various regions in Indonesia. Furthermore, the Chief of Police and Commander of TNI will further discuss the task of special forces.
The Joint Special Operation Command was formed while Moeldoko while was serving as TNI Commander and was inaugurated in June 2015. The elite force is the best combination of personnel from the Military special forces to eradicate terrorism. Among them, Unit 81 Gulfor Command Forces Kusus-Koppassus TNI army. Detachment Jala Mengkara Marine Corps Navy, and Unit Bravo Troops Typical Air ForceTNI.
It consisted of 90 specially trained soldiers in handling terrorism. The special unit was frozen some time ago.
According to Moeldoko to reactivate this special force does not require a legal umbrella. He said the joint operation needs to be run as a preventive measure against the threat of terrorism attacks and create peace of mind. He hopes the Joint Special Operations Command can be kept alive to combat terrorism and other war operations in different regions. The reinstatement of the Joint Special Operations Command is expected to provide optimal strength for securing the country.
Related to the plan, Head of Public Relations Division of the Police, Inspector General Setyo Wasisto said, the Police have coordinated with several other institutions in counterterrorism action. Among others is with TNI. Kopassus Special Forces Command. In searching or raiding activities, according to Setyo, Brimob Corps has often cooperated with kopassus. Similarly, in handling the security of vital objects.
In many terrorist arrest operations the Military have also been frequently involved. Setyo Wasisto asserted, the Police did not question the involvement of the TNI in counterterrorism action. The most common example is Operation Tinombala in Poso, Central Sulawesi. In counterterrorism operations in eastern Indonesia, the TNI participated in the field.
May
RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia with Today In History, a regular segment which brings back people and events from this date in the past as recorded in history.
I’ll start with May 20, 1908;the first National Awakening Day of Indonesia.
Every May 20, the Indonesian people commemorate National Awakening Day. The day, that became the momentum of the struggle of all Indonesian people, was marked by the birth of Budi Oetomo organization in 1908. The establishment of Budi Oetomo was the beginning of a movement aimed at achieving the independence of Indonesia. Judging from the history of the establishment of Budi Oetomo, founded by educated young people, it is fitting for the people of Indonesia,`to have the same spirit for the resurrection of Indonesia to progress. Live along with the development of science and technology.
Next is from 20 May 2002; Timor-Leste becomes independent from Indonesia.
The Democratic Republic of East Timor, which before independence was named East Timor, is a small country to the north of Australia and the eastern part of the Indonesian island of Timor. In addition, the country's territory also includes Kambing or Atauro island, Jaco, and the Oecussi-Ambeno enclave in West Timor. East Timor was once one of Indonesia's provinces. It was officially independent on 20 May 2002. When it became a member of the United Nations, the country decided to use the Portuguese name "Timor Leste" as the official name of their country.
I’ll end Today in History with May 20, 2008; Ali Sadikin dies.
Ali Sadikin, the former Jakarta governor, also known as Bang Ali, died at the age of 82 years, on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Ali Sadikin is well known for developing the city of Jakarta. He received the honor of Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana because he was considered meritorious to the country and the nation, especially for turning Jakarta into a Metropolitan City. President Soekarno appointed him Governor of Jakarta in the 60s because he was considered as “stubborn”. He succeeded as a leader and in developing the city of Jakarta precisely because of his harsh nature.
May
Here are the Headlines of several national newspapers published today, May 20.
I’ll begin with Kompas’s headline , “Complicated Process leads Indonesian Migrant Workers to Brokers”
Indonesian Migrant Worker (TKI) candidates are yet to be free from high charges for their departure. Complicated departure arrangement system has brought TKI into the hands of brokers. According to Kompas’ investigation that lasted for two weeks, many TKI candidates in Indramayu and some other regions had the same experience. Even just to obtain passports, they were trapped by brokers.
To have a government subsidized passport, a TKI candidate who legally needs just to pay Rp 55,000 had to pay Rp 500 thousand because of the brokers. They used the canteen behind the Indramayu One Stop Integrated Service to arrange the TKI documents that must be attached as requirement for passport issuance.
Let’s move on to Media Indonesia with its headline, “Moderation in thinking as a key to Deradicalization”.
Terrorism in Indonesia is caused among others by an ideology spread by the leaders of terrorist network to create an Islamic sharia-based nation. Former terrorist convict Yudi Zulfachri in Jakarta, Saturday said, terrorist leaders generally planted thought that whoever opposing their principle must be called as kafir and thogut or infidels; and is allowed to be killed.
This is the underlying thought of the terrorist attack against fellow Indonesian citizens in various regions. To overcome terrorism, according to Yudi, the key is moderating the minds of terrorists. That is the true essence of deradicalization.
I’ll end the Headlines with Republika’s, “Indonesia Asks OIC to unite and Support Palestine ”.
Indonesia asked Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries to unite and help the Palestine. According to Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla, the common view among OIC members needs to be improved. Jusuf Kalla, after OIC Extraordinary Summit at Istanbul Conference Center on Friday (18/5) said, OIC must be the main driver of support for Palestine.
Jusuf Kalla also urged the Hamas and Fatah groups to unite. The unity of the two groups is instrumental in creating peace in Palestine.
May
Today’s Mosaic of Archipelago, Sunday, May 20th 2018 presents informations about City Government of Bekasi empowered Micro Small and Medium Enterprises-MESMEs for the coming Asian Games 2018. Followed by Karangasem Achieved MURI Award for Population Services. Mosaic of Archipelago will end with Palembang relies on 14 tourism destinations to welcome Asian Games.
City Government of Bekasi, West Java, will empower Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the local area to make the Asian Games 2018 a success. Mayor of Bekasi, Ruddy Gandakusumah in Bekasi Friday said City Government of Bekasi would involve MSMEs , but the concept, is still being discussed. Ruddy said that when opening Ramadhan Bazaar 1439 Hijriyah/2018 in North Bekasi Sub-District Office.
According to him, one of the schemes of empowering SMEs in the Asian Games is by synergizing MSMEs products with the hospitality business that deals with the accommodation for athletes and supporters. Ruddy added there are nine clusters of MSMEs in Bekasi City, namely, foods and beverages, handicrafts, fashions, dolls, furniture, decorative plants, ornamental fish, embroidery, and accessories.
The next information is about Karangasem set up a MURI (Indonesia World Record Museum) record for population services.
Government of Karangasem Regency set up a record as the first village that applied population services with online network applications without internet. It is called Smart Village, located in East Duda Village, Selat Sub-District, Karangasem, Bali. The MURI Record was given directly by MURI Senior Manager, Jusuf Ngadri to Regent of Karangasem Bali I Gusti Ayu Mas Sumatri.
Regent of Karangasem, Bali IGA Mas Sumatri on Friday (18/5) said, currently, the era of digital transformation provides opportunities in information transactions which can be done briefly from one region to another in the world. For that, Smart Village program is a solution for all rural areas in Indonesia. Population service program with online application without internet or Smart Village is a solution of the Government of Karangasem Regency in advancing the villages in Karangasem.
Mosaic of Archipelago will end with information about Palembang relies on 14 tourism destinations to welcome Asian Games.
Palembang City relies on 14 tourism destinations to welcome the 18th Asian Games from August 18 – September 2 2018 in order to reach the target of 2.5 million tourists.
Head of Palembang Tourism Agency Isnaini Madani in Palembang, Friday said this target is quite relevant because in 2017 tourist arrivals reached 2 million 567 domestic tourists and 9.850 foreign tourists. Isnaini hoped foreign tourist arrivals this year also increased because there will be many officials, athletes, and others who will come to Indonesia. Moreover, there are additional new destinations., like Alquran Akbar, Siguntang Hill, Kuto Besak Fortress, Kapitan Village, Al Munawar Village, Purbakala Sriwijaya Kingdom Park and Kemaro Island.
To promote the tourism destinations, the city government involves The Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA), social media, The Association of Indonesian Tourism (HPI), and many more. The coming Asian Games will become an opportunity to improve the tourism sector.
May
DIPLOMATIC CORNER is a segment
presenting information about Indonesian diplomatic activities, both at home and abroad.
The first information is from Frankfurt, Germany.International Meeting Exhibition (IMEX) 2018 was held at the Messe, Frankfurt on May 15-17 2018. It was one of the biggest MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) in the world. Indonesia’s participation, under the coordination of the Ministry of Tourism presented 12 partner companies booths at the Indonesian Pavilion which are engaged in hotel sector, accommodation, resort, convention center / venue, and destination management cooperation. Consul General of Indonesia in Frankfurt Franciscus De Salles Toferry Primanda Soetikno saidIndonesia's participation in IMEX is also contributing to realize the target of 20 million foreign tourists visit in 2019. According to him, Germany is an important market for the promotion of Indonesian tourism.
The next information is from Paris, France. International Film Festival was held again in Cannes, France. In the 71st Festival International Du Film De Cannes, an Australian actress, Cate Blanchett was chosen as the main judge of this festival. The festival, held from May 8-19 2018, opened with a psychological thriller movie made by Asghar Farhadi entitled Everybody Knows. The movie became the second Spanish-language movie to open the Cannes Film Festival, after the Bad Education made by Pedro Almodóvar opened the festival in 2004 ago.
Although this year there were no Indonesian films screened,there were several Indonesian film producers came tobuild relationships and seek cooperation opportunities.Indonesian Consulate General in Marseille Asianto Sinambelaspecifically welcomed and met Indonesian film producers who came to the festivalto discuss how important the participation of Indonesian films in the event.Consulate General Asianto also invited Indonesian film producers to cooperate with film producers in France, especially Southern France.With the cooperation,the film producers can offer the beauty of Indonesian panorama as a setting for making film and marketing films made by Indonesians to be aired in France.
The last information is from Stockholm, Sweden. In order to promote Indonesian coffee and batik in Sweden,the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm held an event themed "The Colors of Indonesia" at the Sheraton Hotel, Stockholm (14/5). This coffee and batik promotion event featured three activities, namely specialty coffee presentation, batik workshop, and batik fashion show.
Batik Workshop presented cultural heritage of Indonesia whichhas been recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.According to Indonesian Ambassador to Sweden Bagas Hapsoro, the coffee and batik promotion themed “The Colors of Indonesia”is the first initiative held in Sweden. He hoped Indonesia's export of coffee and textile products to Sweden increased and Indonesian tourism promoted .
Besides Stockholm, the promotion was held in Riga City, Latvia on May 17 2018.
May
This is 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 Cayman Islands.
Indonesian student, Naila Azwa Aini (12 years old), who is studying at elementary school on Cayman Islands, succeeded to gain the third place in essay competition which was held at Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands over the weekend. She told Antara London on Monday (14/5) that she is proud to be the only one of Indonesian student who received the top three in the competition. She hoped there will be more people who know Indonesia. To commemorate the month of kid on Cayman Islands, non-profit organization in cooperation with Department of Child and Family Affairs of Cayman Islands held essay competition with the theme “The challenges that I face and how to face them”. Every year, the competition is participated in by hundreds of elementary students on Cayman Islands with age category 7 until 8 years and 9 until 12 years old. Naila was recorded as the only one student from Indonesia who succeeded in the top three of the essay competition 2018.
The next information is from Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
Center for Assessment and Policy Development of the American and European Region, Agency for Assessment and Development Policy of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with Department of International Relations, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Gajah Mada University held Foreign Policy Review Forum with the theme “Development of Economic and Trade Relations of Indonesia-Mercosur: International Political Economy Perspective". The forum was held at Gajah Mada University, Yogyakarta on Friday (11/5). In his speech, Head of International Relations Department, Nur Rachmat Yuliantoro stated that the forum aimed to collect inputs from academic communities to help developing foreign policy related to Latin American countries. Head of Center for Assessment and Policy Development of the American and European Region, Leonard F. Hutabarat disclosed that the forum is a bridge among academicians, stakeholders, and governments in establishing recommendation of foreign policy. Head of Assessment Center for International Trade Cooperation at the Trade Ministry, Sri Nastiti also explained that there is opportunity to boost trade relations between Indonesia and Mercosur. The explanation is enriched with academic’s view of International Relation Department, Faculty of Social and Political knowledge, Gajah Mada University, Dr. Riza Noer Arfani who pointed out about the principles of intra-Mercosur cooperation and steps which can be considered by the government to optimize cooperation with Mercosur. Mercado del Sur - Mercosur is economic integration between Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay. Mercosur is also potential market for expansion of Indonesian export.
The last information through Diplomatic Corner is from Italy.
Indonesian students who joined in Indonesian Student Association in Italy held Indonesia Ciao Art Event. In the event, the students performed traditional and classical dances as well as modern dance from La Danza Moderna group from the Netherland. Deputy Head of Representative of Indonesian Embassy in Rome, J.S. George Lantu represented Indonesian Ambassador, Esti Andayani conveyed her appreciation to the Indonesian students who held cultural promotion event of Ciao Indonesia. J.S. George Lantu expected Indonesian people and students in Italy to always unify and help each other, especially towards National Awakening Day on May 20. Head of the Committee of Ciao Indonesia, Christopher Tanihaha said to Antara London on Sunday (13/5) that the event became the biggest and the first showcase of Indonesian culture in Italy, and it was also supported by the Indonesian Embassy in Rome. In Ciao Indonesia, the socialization of General Election 2019 was also held.
May
Today in History over RRI World Service, Voice of Indonesia. We start from an event on May 17, 1950 when association of Indonesian publisher was established.
Association of Indonesian publisher was established on May 17, 1950 in Jakarta on initiative and agreement of some national publishers at that time. In additional to encouragement to replace foreign publishers’ position, especially the Dutch which still monopolized book publishing activities in the country, the establishment of Association of Indonesian publisher was also imbued with great desire to help the government in establishing brilliant Indonesian people. When the establishment of the association only consisted of 13 publishers, now the number of its members has reached around 650 publishers throughout Indonesia. According to the history, the association of Indonesian publisher still exists as the only one book publisher organization which is able to fight and to serve various concerns of its members.
The next event is that in 1980, national library was established.
Indonesian National Library is located in Jakarta. It has a duty to store state’s data and information. The library is also one of government’s agencies’ non-department which is under and responsible to the president. Earlier, the library was one of the realizations of the implementation and development of the national system of the library as a whole and integrated since it was planned its establishment on May 17, 1980 by the then Minister of Education and Culture, Daoed Joesoef. The agency is the result of integration of the four major libraries in Jakarta.
And the last event is about National Book Day.
Determination of May 17 as National Book Day was the initiative of education minister of mutual cooperation cabinet, Abdul Malik Fadjar since 2002. The decision of National Book Day is hoped to be able to encourage reading interest of Indonesian people, as well as to increase book’s sales. The date was chosen based on the date of the establishment of Indonesian National Library on May 7, 1980. The commemoration of Book Day is often related to reading interest in Indonesia which is still low. From study data of 'Most Literate Nation in the World' which has been released by Central Connecticut State University in 2016, Indonesia ranked in the 60th from 61 countries. The position was under Thailand and above Bostwana. To grow love of book reading becomes challenge for every individual. However, National Book Day commemoration is able to give positive impact in making people aware about the importance of the book. Even, to enliven the day, some institutions such as National Library holds event and activities aiming to invite people to visit the library.