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Primaduta Award for Lebanese Businessman (0)
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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Garulina (0)
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
Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town serves Indonesian Paspor for Double Citizenship
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The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Cape Town, South Africa carried out biometric services to Indonesian passports for children with dual nationality from a couple of Indonesian and South African citizens in Struisbaai, South Africa. According to a written statement from the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Cape Town received by Antara in Jakarta on Monday (5/27), the Consulate General visited Struisbaai located about 271 kilometers from Cape Town to provide the service. The service was carried out by the Consul for Protocol and Consular Affairs of the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Cape Town, Faiez Maulana along with staff to an Indonesian citizen -an Indonesian citizen from Yogyakarta who is married to a South African citizen and has a child with dual nationality.
On that occasion, Faiez explained to the couple about mixed marriage, regulations related to their child who is a child with Dual Nationality, solutions to problems in processing documents, visas and other matters related to immigration.
Children born from mixed marriages, according to Law No.12 2006 on Citizenship have limited dual citizenship. Those who are 18-21 years old must determine their choice, whether they want to become Indonesian citizens or foreign citizens. The choice of citizenship of children is very important because it is related to citizenship status and legal protection. According to article 23 of Law No. 12 of 2006, a person can lose Indonesian citizenship for several reasons, such as acquiring another citizenship of their own accord.
Moreover, Faiez also explained the Consulate General in Cape Town regularly socializes Indonesian regulations on immigration and mixed marriage regulations and regulations on children with dual nationality that continue to change in a bid to protect Indonesian citizens abroad. The Consulate General mentioned that the protection system for Indonesian citizens abroad continues to be built and strengthened by building an Integrated Protection and Service System for Indonesian citizens abroad, namely the Indonesian Citizen Care Portal and the Safe Travel application.
May
For 24 Years of Fighting by Indonesia, the Traditional Knowledge Protection Treaty is Finally Ratified
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The Indonesian government welcomes the approval of the International Treaty for the Protection of Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources and Traditional Knowledge at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland on 24 May 2024.
After 11 days of intensive negotiations, the treaty, which is a new international rule of law in the transparency and protection of the global patent system, was finally ratified in the final round of negotiations attended by 193 WIPO member countries and representatives of Indigenous People and Local Communities.
In his statement, Indonesia's Permanent Representative to the UN, World Trade Organization (WTO), and other international organizations in Geneva, Febrian Ruddyard, emphasized that this success cannot be separated from Indonesia's important role in the negotiation process as the coordinator of the group of like-minded countries (LMCs) for 24 years.
With this treaty, Indonesia and countries that own intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge will gain several important benefits, such as transparency.
The Permanent Representative (PTRI) Geneva in a written statement said that the global patent system will experience an improvement in transparency with the obligation of each country to disclose patents globally.
Furthermore, the treaty also provides for sanction mechanisms that will enhance the protection of genetic resources and traditional knowledge.
It is said that the treaty will encourage standardization and harmonization of global regulations and protect local wisdom.
According to PTRI Geneva, the treaty also opens up opportunities to advance other issues related to traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.
Immediately after the close of the negotiations, the Final Act was signed as a report of the meeting which forms the basis for the next steps for the finalization of the Agreement planned at the WIPO General Assembly in Geneva, July 2024. (jpnn)
May
Komodo National Park is one of the most popular tourist destinations in East Nusa Tenggara Province. If you visit Komodo National Park, take the time to visit one of the small islands that is no less beautiful. Its name is Laba Island or also known as Gili Laba or Gili Lawa. Gili Laba or Gili Lawa is a small uninhabited island located in the northern part of Komodo Island.
It is located close to Komodo Island, only about one hour away from Komodo Island. From the port of Labuan Bajo on Flores Island, it will take about 4 hours by motorboat. To get to Labuan Bajo, you can take a plane from Denpasar, Bali. From Labuan Bajo, you can rent a boat to Gili Laba for about 80,000 rupiah per person.
Gili Laba presents a natural panorama of the Flores sea, which is incomparable in beauty from the top of the hill. When you get to Gili Laba, the white sand and clear sea water will immediately greet you. The island is dominated by savanna hills that are green during the rainy season and yellow during the dry season. Anyone who comes here will definitely enjoy the entire beautiful natural panorama.
You can immediately enjoy its underwater beauty by snorkeling. In addition, you can also track to the top of the hill which offers an amazing view. For tracking to the top, you need to be mentally and physically strong enough because the path climbs sharply up to a slope of 70 degrees.
To get to the top of the hill, it takes about 30 to 45 minutes. Although tired, when you reach the top, your fatigue will suddenly disappear, because you can see the natural beauty of the island of Flores from the top of the hill in Gili Laba.
Many tourists wait for the sunset at the top of this hill, because the panoramic sunset is very beautiful to enjoy from the top of this hilltop.
To climb to the top of this hill, it is recommended that you bring enough supplies, such as drinking water and food, because there are no restaurants in this place. It is also recommended to use mountain sandals and bring your own snorkeling equipment.
May
Bogor Agricultural University and Western Australia University Agree to Collaborate on Double Degree Master Program
Written by rey
Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) and the University of Western Australia (UWA) have established a double degree master program in agricultural economics. In a press statement on Saturday (25/5), the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra announced that the agreement was reached during an intensive meeting of the delegations of the two universities at the UWA campus in Perth, Australia.
One of the key agreements reached in the meeting was the structure of a two-year master's program, which will be implemented across both campuses—one year at IPB and one year at UWA. The two universities also discussed the courses and the number of credits that can be recognized by each institution, detailing the specific courses to be taken at IPB and those at UWA.
IPB already has double degree master program cooperation with several leading universities worldwide, including institutions in Australia. However, IPB's agricultural economics graduate program, which is the oldest of its kind in Indonesia, is still relatively new in developing international cooperation, particularly in double degree programs.
Mukhamad Najib, Education and Cultural Attaché of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, stated that the Indonesian government encourages domestic universities to partner with international universities and fully supports the cooperation plan between IPB and UWA. Additionally, the Education Fund Management Agency (LPDP) currently offers double degree scholarships for master’s and doctoral levels, which can be utilized by both universities.
May
Bogor Agricultural University Vocational School Strengthens International Cooperation with Japanese Chuo Joho Institute
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The Vocational School of Bogor Agricultural University continues to strengthen the international network by signing a cooperation with Chuo Joho Institute of Information Technology of Japan. The signing of the memorandum of agreement was carried out by the Dean of the Vocational School of Bogor Agricultural University, Aceng Hidayat and the President of Chuo Joho Institute of Information Technology, Okamoto Hiroshi in Tokyo on Monday (20/5). Aceng Hidayat has said that this cooperation is designed to improve students’ competence through the 3+2 education program. The students will take three years of education at the Bogor Agricultural University and two years at Chuo Joho Institute. This program will provide them with valuable international experience.
Moreover, Aceng also conveyed this collaboration not only broadens the academic horizons of students, but also increases their competitiveness in the global job market, especially in Japan. This collaboration is also part of Bogor Agricultural University's efforts to continue to establish relationships with international institutions. Currently, Bogor Agricultural University has 17 study programs that are ready to collaborate with various institutions throughout the world. This collaboration covers various fields such as information technology, agriculture and business which can be of great benefit to students of Bogor Agricultural University. President of Chuo Joho Institute of Information Technology, Okamoto Hiroshi welcomed this collaboration and emphasized the importance of developing skills relevant to industry in Japan. He is committed to helping the university students to become skilled workers who are ready to enter the world of work in Japan.
Furthermore, on that occasion, Indonesian Ambassador to Japan Heri Akhmadi expressed his support. Ambassador Heri has also explained that this cooperation aims to equip Bogor Agricultural University students especially from vocational schools, with the qualifications needed to get a job in Japan. He hopes similar cooperation can be implemented by other universities in Indonesia and institutes in Japan. He also hopes this cooperation becomes the the first step in expanding opportunities for Indonesian students to study and work in Japan as well as strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in the fields of education and labor. The Vocational School of the University is committed to continuing to strengthen its international cooperation in order to provide quality and globally relevant educational experiences for students. By establishing strategic collaborations with renowned institutions in various countries.By establishing strategic collaborations with renowned institutions in various countries, the University Vocational School seeks to equip students with skills and knowledge that are in accordance with the needs of the global industry, so that they are ready to compete and contribute to the international job market. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort to improve the quality of vocational education and open up new opportunities for all students// that’s Diplomatic Corner
May
Presenting beach & whale sharks, Gorontalo Elementary School student wins international competition
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Indonesian students have made another proud for his international achievement. A 3rd-grade student at Brillikids Leadership Elementary School (SD) from Gorontalo, Gibran Abdila Taha, won first place in the prestigious International Student Speech Competition 2024. Previously, Gibran Abdila Taha managed to become the Indonesian regional winner in the 5 to 10 year old category. The International Student Speech Competition is an annual competition held by Franklin Covey, USA. This world competition is a forum for schools around the world to share stories and inspiration related to the implementation of leadership programs in their respective schools.
According to Ika Hadikum, Principal of Brillikids Leadership Elementary School Gorontalo, for 2024, there are 31 countries participating with a total of 2,100 participants divided into several categories, namely individuals aged 5 – 10 years, 11 – 15 years, 16 – 19 years , as well as the school category. To take part in this competition, the school made a video telling about the leadership projects carried out by the students which was uploaded on the organizer's official website. The video presentation by Gibran tells about the 'I am a leader' leadership project activities he carried out with class 3 Brillikids students on the coast of Whale Shark Beach, Botubarani, Bone Bolango. In this project, Brillikids students collaborated with SDN 2 Kabila Bone state elementary school students in carrying out beach clean-up activities. The waste they collect is then divided into two types, namely organic waste and inorganic waste. Inorganic waste is processed together into a collage in the shape of a whale shark. Meanwhile, organic waste is put into the biopore, so that it can decompose back into soil or compost.
The chairman of the Bina Insan Brillian Foundation, Dewi Rahmawaty Isa, said he was proud of Gibran Abdila Taha's victory, which proves that Gorontalo children have a lot of great potential and can compete at the international level.
May
Indonesian micro, small and medium enterprises products at Thailand Bazaar are visited by many visitors
Written by rey
Indonesian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) products such as batik, weaving, and coffee were visited by many local people and diplomats at the 57th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar held at Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 17-19, 2024. From the first day, many people visited the bazaar of Indonesian booths, including loyal customers who are fans of Indonesian fashion products, including the wife of the Kenyan Ambassador to Thailand, Pamela Jebichii Kiptiness. As quoted by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta on Monday (5/20), Jebichii Kiptiness is very interested in batik. Therefore, last year she bought many products from the Indonesian booth.
At this year's Bazaar, Indonesia occupied four booths out of 170 booths available. The Indonesian booth consists of eight participants, namely five Indonesian MSME entrepreneurs, two distributors of Indonesian products in Thailand, and the Indonesian Embassy’s Women Organization in Bangkok. The products offered are batik, Balinese weaving, kebaya, bags, accessories, instant noodles, coffee, biscuits, and Indonesian specialties such as risol, fried noodles, rendang, and pempek. The 57th Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar was officially opened by Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on Friday (5/17). At the same time, Deputy Chief Representative of Indonesia in Thailand Fuad Adriansyah had the opportunity to hand over souvenirs to Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn in the form of environmentally friendly silk fabrics with natural motifs, produced by one of the women's communities in Banyumas, Central Java.
Various Thai and foreign cultural arts performances enlivened the bazaar. As an effort to promote Indonesian cultural arts to visitors, the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia - KBRI Bangkok also performed “Rara Ngigel Dance” performed by Indonesian School Bangkok students. In addition, KBRI Bangkok also displayed typical Indonesian ornaments to decorate booths and tourism promotion banners to further attract the attention of visitors. The Diplomatic Red Cross Bazaar is an annual bazaar held thanks to the cooperation of the Thai Red Cross Society and the Diplomatic Participants Committee. Indonesia regularly participates in the event by displaying superior products. This year's bazaar activity carries the theme Shop for a cause and is attended by 57 representatives of foreign countries in Thailand. In addition to commercial activities, the bazaar also aims to raise funds for social activities to help disadvantaged children, people with disabilities, and other social activities under the care of the Thai Red Cross Society.
May
Bali has many famous marine tourism destinations such as Padang Padang Beach, Kuta and many others. One of the attractions that should be visited is Water Blow in the South of Bali. This place offers high and impressive waves. The beauty of the waves on the rock cliffs is a view that needs to be taken with a camera.
Water blow is a term that refers to the large waves between the reefs that blow the seawater up. You will be amazed by the waves spreading into the air.
Nusa Dua's Water Blow is a natural phenomenon located at the end of a cliff, not a beach with sand that is often found in other areas of Nusa Dua. Here, you will see coral cliffs which act as a natural fortress against the crashing waves of the southern Indian Ocean. As a result, the waves which are blocked by these cliffs are blown upwards, creating a spectacular “water blow”. Different from the surrounding beaches such as Geger Beach and Samuh Beach in Nusa Dua, Water Blow offers a unique and dramatic experience. Besides enjoying the water jets, we can also see a panoramic view of the wide and clear Indian Ocean.
If you visit between July and October, be prepared to be splashed by the sea water, a moment not found anywhere else. Because this moment doesn't happen every minute, your patience will be rewarded when you see this beautiful water spout.
If you want to visit Water Blow in the afternoon, around 4 p.m., it's the best choice. The sun is shady and you can enjoy the beauty of nature without worrying about getting sunburned.
For the precise location of Water Blow, this tourist spot is behind the grand Hyatt Nusa Dua hotel area. To find it more easily, tourists should enter the ITDC Nusa Dua area. The Water Blow Peninsula Nusa Dua tourist attraction (DTW) will officially reopen to the public starting January 2022. The entrance fee for tourists is IDR 15,000 for adults and IDR 10,000 for children, specifically for domestic tourists while for foreign tourists is IDR 25,000.
May
Indonesian Consul General San Francisco Inaugurates Indonesian Diaspora Restaurant
Written by rey
An Indonesian diaspora startup restaurant is operating around San Francisco, United States. The restaurant, namely " NUSA" sells various dishes and market snacks typical of the archipelago.
The Indonesian Consulate General of San Francisco, Prasetyo Hadi inaugurated the opening of NUSA Restaurant, which is located at the Emeryville Public Market in a Grand Launching event on Wednesday (15/5). The opening ceremony was also attended by Emeryville Mayor Courtney Welch and various culinary business partners.
As reported on the official website of the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday (17/5), Consul General Prasetyo in his speech congratulated Jennifer Huang, the founder of NUSA Restaurant. He hopes that NUSA restaurant will be successful and become a favorite for local people.
Moreover, Consul General Prasetyo assessed that the existence of NUSA adds to the success stories of Indonesian diaspora start-up food businesses, which will help promote Indonesian specialties abroad. He added that the Indonesian Consulate General in San Francisco will certainly continue to encourage more Indonesian culinary Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises whose benefits can be directly felt by local residents of the United States.
Mayor Courtney in his speech conveyed that Indonesian food is known for its good quality, delicious and distinctive taste. He also congratulated NUSA, and hoped that the business would continue to grow and become more popular with the public.
The visitors who attended NUSA's opening ceremony enjoyed specialty dishes such as satay, soto ayam, a variety of fruit juices, and Indonesian snacks such as lapis legit, kue lapis, and pandan sponge cake.
NUSA's foray into the culinary business has been started since 2013, as a catering service for working professionals at tech companies in Silicon Valley. The small business then evolved into NUSA around 2020 in the specialty market La Cocina, San Francisco.
Meanwhile, Dion Lim, senior reporter of ABC7 television station, showed his enthusiasm for the event. Dion congratulated NUSA and the entire Indonesian diaspora for consistently supporting Asian culinary MSMEs in the San Francisco Bay Area. For him, NUSA's snacks not only have high taste, but are also packaged beautifully, neatly, and beautifully, thus making consumers more interested in Indonesian cuisine
May
Indonesia promoted Nusantara coffee at the 2024 Melbourne International Coffee Expo (MICE) which took place on May 12-14 in Melbourne, Australia.
Indonesian Ambassador to Australia Siswo Pramono said in a release from the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne on Friday (17/5) that the Indonesian pavilion is the best place to show the taste of Nusantara coffee to the Australian public.
Siswo Pramono said, this year is special because it introduces coffee from Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) countries in the Indonesian pavilion. This effort is a form of Indonesia's commitment as part of the Melanesian community in the Pacific.
The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia for Victoria and Tasmania, Kuncoro Waseso, said that, as neighboring countries, Indonesia and Australia have similarities, namely a strong coffee drinking culture.
Waseso said coffee is not only important from a commercial point of view, but also for the socio-cultural relations between the two countries, so that it can be a bridge in bringing the people of the two countries closer together and also improve bilateral economic relations. This is helped by the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA).
At the exhibition, the Indonesian booth presented excellent coffee businesses from various regions, which showed the richness of Indonesian coffee.
The Indonesian booth also displayed seaweed-based bioplastic innovation products such as cups, bowls, plates, and straws developed by Ijo Inovasi Indonesia. During the exhibition, a letter of intent (LOI) was signed between ASLAN Coffee Roasters and Ariga Coffee to support the promotion of coffee produced by Indonesian MSMEs.
The presence of Indonesian coffee at MICE 2024 is a collaboration between various stakeholders, including the Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne, the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, and the Indonesian Trade Promotion Center (ITPC) Sydney. ITPC Sydney Director Christhophorus Barutu hopes that Indonesia's participation in MICE 2024 can strengthen its position as one of the world's leading coffee producers.