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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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March
Indonesian Foreign Ministry and Consulate General in Cape Town hold coordination on service and Protection of Indonesian citizens
Written by rey
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs together with the Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town held a coordination meeting on public services and protection of Indonesian citizens on March 27-29, 2024 in Cape Town South Africa.
A press statement received in Jakarta Thursday (28/3) said the meeting was attended by 10 Indonesian representatives in the African region namely the Indonesian Embassies of Abuja Addis Ababa Antananarivo Dakar Dares Salam Harare Maputo Nairobi Pretoria and the Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town.
In his speech. Indonesian Consul General Cape Town. Tudiono. expressed his full support for this activity. The coordination meeting also sought to increase service capacity and protection for Indonesian citizens. including ship crew. In 2018 Indonesian Seafarer Corner was established for Indonesian ship crew in Cape Town.
The parties involved agreed on the preparation of an integrated contingency plan for the African region. especially regarding crisis situations that threaten the safety of Indonesian citizens abroad. They also agreed on the importance of accelerating digital transformation in public services which is conducted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Indonesian Representatives. in order to realize excellent public service.
Apart from that they also agreed to carry out technical guidance on public services regularly both in person and online meetings to increase the capacity of service providers. Efforts to protect Indonesian citizens in dealing with the law in foreign countries can be seen from the number of cases in the African region. During 2022-2023 the number of cases handled by Indonesian Representatives reached 208 or 2.44 percent of the total cases of Indonesian citizens in foreign countries.
The Indonesian Citizen protection system also continues to be built and strengthened among other things, building an Integrated Protection and Service System for Indonesian Citizens abroad namely the Indonesian Citizen Care Portal and the Safe Travel application. The Indonesian Consulate General in Cape Town also strengthens regulations and innovative policies such as building a Shelter for Crew Members and appointing a strong Legal Team for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens in countries where most Indonesian citizens live in
March
Five Ishikawa volunteers of Earthquake Disaster Response Win Ambassador Awards
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Five Indonesian citizens and Japan who became volunteers in responding to the Ishikawa earthquake disaster, Kanazawa Prefecture, Japan received the Ambassador Award from the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Japan, Heri Akhmadi. The ambassador gave awards for their contribution in treating affected victims. According to Ambassador Heri Akhmadi in a Press Release from the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Friday (22/3), this award was an appreciation of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo to the parties who had made efforts since the earthquake occurred, to collect data, communicate, coordinate and distribute aid to affected Indonesian citizens.
Moreover, the Ambassador Award recipients are Nengsih and Tsuchida Naoto, Hikmah Balbeid and Matsui Seiji, and Wawan Supriyanto. The Award was also given to the Toyama Muslim Center (TMC) which also played a role in providing logistical assistance to earthquake victims, including affected Indonesian citizens.
In addition, Ambassador Heri Akhmadi conveyed that this award was not only a symbol of the attention and gratitude of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo for the efforts made for Indonesian citizens, but also a reminder of the importance of togetherness and close coordination between the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo and the local community, particularly in efforts to protect Indonesian citizens. The number of Indonesian citizens affected by the Ishikawa earthquake reached 183 people, consisting of 145 men and 38 women in nine points in Ishikawa Prefecture, namely Ogi, Suzu, Saikai, Wajima, Nanao, Anamizu, Uchinada, Nakanoto and Naomi. Besides, it was also recorded that several Indonesian students who were traveling in the Ishikawa area and surrounding areas were also affected, including nine students at the Isurugi-Toyama shelter, 10 students at the Morinosato-Kanazawa Elementary School shelter, and six people at the Toyama shelter.
Currently there are 1,351 Indonesian citizens in Ishikawa Prefecture. Meanwhile in Kanazawa City there are 481 Indonesian citizens. The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo has also sent staff to Ishikawa to provide direct logistical assistance to affected Indonesian citizens who are still not reached. The assistance provided includes drinking water, staple foods such as bread and rice, instant side dishes and other food ingredients.
March
Ambassador Lutfi Rauf hands over a Certificate of Appreciation to an Egyptian company
Written by rey
Indonesian Ambassador to Egypt, Lutfi Rauf, handed over a Certificate of Appreciation to the Food Land Import & Export and Commercial Agencies in Alexandria City, Egypt on Thursday (21/3). The certificate was received by Directors of Food Land Import & Export and Commercial Agencies, Tamer Nasyat El Hennawy, and Ahmed Nasyat El Hennawy.
Ambassador Lutfi in a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, Friday (22/3) said that the cooperation that has been well established is expected to continue to increase in the future and provide benefits for both parties. He also remarked that this cooperation at the Business-to-Business level has made a significant contribution to encouraging trade cooperation between the two countries. He added that the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo is ready to provide support in efforts to increase trade cooperation of both countries.
Meanwhile, the Trade Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, Syahran Bhakti said that the Certificate of Appreciation is an important award for importers of Indonesian products as well as a means to increase exports of non-oil and gas products to the world market which is given directly by the Indonesian Ministry of Trade. The awarding of the Certificate of Appreciation is expected to increase bilateral trade with recognition of the commitment of Egyptian companies as exporting partners of Indonesian products.
Food Land Import & Export and Commercial Agencies has been importing Indonesian tobacco products for the past 10 years and importing Indonesian Robusta coffee beans for the last three years. In 2023, the company imported more than 1,000 tonnes of Indonesian coffee beans worth US$3.5 million or around IDR 53.31 billion. This year, the company targets importing 1,500 tons of Indonesian Robusta coffee. The company also plans to expand its trade by exporting Indonesian coffee to Algeria, Libya, and Morocco via Egypt.
Based on a report by the Egyptian Bureau of Statistics (CAPMAS), Indonesian coffee bean exports to the Egyptian market in 2023 were ranked first with an export value of US$92.96 million or around IDR 1.46 trillion and controlled a market share of 42.69 percent.
March
Kahatola Waterfall is located right on Kahatola Island, Loloda District, West Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province. Kahatola means jutting out into the sea. To get to Kahatola waterfall, you have to rent a speed boat from Jailolo port and it takes about three hours, but if there are big waves it can take for 4 hours.
Even though the journey is quite tiring, the views along western Halmahera are so beautiful and guaranteed to relieve fatigue, because during the trip on the boat, you will be treated to quite beautiful views of the coast.
When you arrive at Kahatola waterfall, you will definitely be amazed by the high and steep rock cliffs that surround the island. The beautiful Kahatola waterfall is on one of the steep cliffs.
Uniquely, the Kahatola waterfall does not come from river flow, but comes from overflowing water collected in a basin. This water comes from groundwater seepage collected from rain, and dew droplets that seep into the soil and humus.
During dry season, this waterfall still flows, even though the water flow is smaller than usual. In contrast, during the rainy season, the water flows more rapidly. Waterfalls that flow from steep rocks will go straight into the sea.
For this reason, visitors are not advised to enter the water directly when they arrive at the waterfall. Visitors can simply enjoy the beauty of the waterfall from the boat. But if you still want to try to enter the water, you must use a life jacket because the sea water depth reaches 4 meters. Visitors who are allowed to enter the waterfall must be able to swim.
If you are in Maluku, also take the time to visit West Halmahera. Here, while enjoying the beautiful views, you can also taste typical food and drinks from this region, such as mulu bebe, namely bananas sliced thinly and then fried dry. Mulu bebe is usually eaten with dipped chili sauce. Apart from that, in the Loloda area, you can also dive. It is guaranteed your holiday will be very memorable.
March
The Indonesian Embassy in Cairo invites Egyptian entrepreneurs to take part in the Indonesia-Africa Forum II in Bali
Written by rey
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Cairo invites business actors in Egypt to take part in the Indonesia-Africa Forum II to accelerate investment and encourage transformation on the African continent.
This invitation was conveyed by the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia, Lutfi Rauf, on a separate occasion after the Tahfiz Al Quran Festival for the month of Ramadan was held in Qalyubiyah Province, Egypt, Wednesday (20/3).
Ambassador Lutfi Rauf hopes that the presence of Egyptian business actors at the Indonesia-Africa Forum II in Bali will help build positive momentum for the Indonesia-Africa private sector partnership, in order to accelerate investment in the fields of education, science, technology and innovation, as a means to encourage Indonesia's transformation on the African continent.
Lutfi in a press statement, Friday (22/3) said that the presence of Egyptian business actors opened up opportunities to further expand cooperation and collaboration for mutual benefit between Indonesia and Africa.
Indonesian Embassy Trade Attaché M. Syahran Bhakti revealed that Indonesia-Africa II 2024 is planned to be held in Badung Regency, Bali on August 27 and 28, 2024.
Abdul Hakim Al Tarki as organizer of the Tahfiz Al Quran Festival in Qalyubiya Province, Egypt, welcomed the invitation to attend the Indonesia-Africa Forum II. He said he would prepare supporting materials in the study of economic transformation, energy cooperation, sustainable economic development, food security, health and sustainable cooperation in various fields.
The Indonesia-Africa Forum was first held on 10 and 11 April 2018 in Badung Regency, Bali. The forum facilitated meetings between Indonesian and African business actors and resulted in business agreements amounting to US$ 1.09 billion.
March
Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt opens Indonesian Language Classes for Foreign Speakers in Spring 2024
Written by rey
The Indonesian Consulate General Frankfurt in collaboration with Affiliates of Indonesian Language Teachers and Activists for German Foreign Speakers is holding regular Indonesian Language classes for Foreign Speakers (BIPA) for the Spring in March-May 2024 period. This activity is a follow-up of the Indonesian Language classes for Foreign Speakers for the Spring period 2023. There are 82 people registered for this class program in 2024 which is divided into three classes, namely two advanced classes and one conversation class. Meanwhile, participants who wish to take the beginner class are recommended to take it at the nearest language course institution to their domicile.
The opening event was held online via a Zoom meeting on Tuesday (19/3), and it was attended by the Head of the Center for Language Strengthening and Empowerment representing the Agency for Language Development and Guidance at the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology of Indonesia, Attaché for Education and Culture, Indonesian Embassy in Berlin, teachers and the class program participants as well as staff of the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt. In the opening, Head of the Center for Language Strengthening and Empowerment, Iwa Lukmana expressed his appreciation to the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt and all teachers from the Indonesian diaspora. He hopes Indonesian Language classes for Foreign Speakers students will also be enthusiastic to learn Indonesian culture.
Indonesian Consul General Frankfurt, Antonius Yudi Triantoro in his speech conveyed that the provision of the program learning services is an opportunity to increasingly introduce Indonesian to foreign citizens, in line with the determination of Indonesian as an official language at the UNESCO general assembly starting in 2023. The Indonesian consulate General in Frankfurt will make it a routine and ongoing agenda. Antonius also conveyed that Indonesian is an example of the daily implementation of the values of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika and is one of the national identities of the Indonesian nation which is able to create harmony in its role as a unifying language.
In Germany, Indonesian language is taught at several universities. Participants in the regular class program of the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt are foreign nationals who are domiciled in 6 states in the working area of the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt, western and southern regions of Germany namely Hesse, Baden Württemberg, Nordrhein Westfalen, Bavaria, Rheinland Pfalz und Saarland. Training participants in this Spring 2024 period are not only German citizens, but also citizens of other countries, such as France.
March
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy collaborates with PT. KAI/KA Wisata and ASTINDO to present the "Train Tour Packages Bundling" program in a bid to welcome the momentum of the Eid holiday while realizing the target of domestic tourist movement of 1.5 billion in 2024. Through this initiative, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno appreciates PT's full support of KAI/KA Wisata and ASTINDO towards the recovery and revival of the tourism and creative sector. He also hopes that more and more domestic tourists will be interested and start planning their tours during the Eid holiday with KAI and travel agents.
Meanwhile, Commercial Director of PT Kereta Api Indonesia, Hadis Surya Palapa, explained that in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and ASTINDO, there are two derivative programs from "Train Tour Packages Bundling" namely Nyok Mudik ke Jakarta Aje (Let's Go Home to Jakarta) and Monday-Thursday Tourism. For Nyok Mudik ke Jakarta Aje, there are around 20 routes to Jakarta that can be used by prospective tourists, which are packed with attractive tour packages, including accommodation, culinary delights and tourism attractions. PT. KAI provides discounts for trains of up to 30 percent and is valid during the Eid holiday. Meanwhile, the Monday-Thursday Tourism program offers train tickets with attractive discounts for various destinations every Monday to Thursday departure, specifically for travel agents who bundle their services using trains.
Besides the collaboration program, PT. KAI also presents an independently managed Ramadan Festive program. Taking place on March 20-21, 2024, KAI provides 38,000 seats with rates for executive class costing IDR 300,000, business class IDR 250,000, while economy class IDR 200,000 with a validity period during the Eid momentum. Meanwhile, General Chairperson of ASTINDO, Pauline Suharno, said that if KAI provides its mode of transportation to support the movement of domestic tourists; ASTINDO acts as a provider of thematic tourism packages in the regions. It creates tour packages in cities that are not reached by airports. Tourists can enjoy vacation at promotional prices for hotel discounts, attraction discounts and train ticket discounts.
March
Indonesian Household Appliance Products Record IDR 133 Billion Transactions in the US
Written by rey
The Indonesian Ministry of Trade recorded that Indonesian household appliance products have reached potential transactions of USD 8.88 million or around 133 billion rupiah at “ the Inspired Home Show 2024 “ exhibition. The event was held on 17th–19th March 2024 in McCormick Place, Chicago United States. Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia Chicago, Listyowati in Jakarta on Wednesday (20/3) conveyed that this value has tripled compared to transaction achievements in the previous year's participation. Listyowati in hopes that the “ Inspired Home Show 2024 “ exhibition can be utilized optimally to get to know the American market and expand networks, so it builds the good image of quality Indonesian products. Moreover, recording transactions and even it will increase the value of exports in the future.
The Indonesian Pavilion presented eight companies exhibiting quality and value-added/environmentally friendly, recycled sustainable products, household equipment and equipment products and products with new innovations. More than 100 retail companies visited the Indonesian Pavilion during the exhibition. In 2024, potential buyers are more varied. Apart from the United States, the Indonesian Pavilion was visited by buyers including from Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Panama, England, Germany, United Arab Emirates, India, South Korea, China, Spain, Italy, Netherlands and Peru.
Meanwhile, the Head of Indonesian Trade Promotion Center in Chicago, Iska Huberta Sinurat explained the most popular products are wooden tableware, glassware, home decorations and unique added value, recycled products, as well as environmentally friendly products. According to Iska, at the exhibition in 2024, there were many importers, buyers at the Indonesian Pavilion who wanted to move their production centers to Indonesia. The Indonesian Trade Promotion Center also received requests from other product producers from Indonesia for similar purposes. Based on Global Trade Atlas data -S&P Global, in 2023 the value of United States imports for household equipment products from the world, amounted to 455 billion US dollars, decreased 2.25 percent from 2022. For this sector, Indonesia's exports to America were recorded at 7.4 billion US dollars. Iska emphasized, from this data it can be seen that the opportunity for Indonesian products to meet the American household equipment product market is still wide open//
March
Five airports in Indonesia successfully got"The Most Enjoyable Airport 2023" award. The award was given by the Airport Council International (ACI) in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) 2023. In 2022, four new categories were introduced for ASQ Awards, reflecting the evolution of customers' need and airport effort to fulfill the transition from the pandemic. The categories included the Most Dedicated Staff, the Cleanest Airport, the Most Enjoyable Airport, and Easiest Airport Journey.
In the most enjoyable airport category, Indonesia came with five tops airports namely Adi Soemarmo International Airport in Central Java, Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport in Balikpapan, Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport in Makassar, Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II in Palembang, and Yogyakarta International Airport in Kulon Progo.
Besides, Indonesia also got awards for other categories. Five airports in the country, for example, join the best service category. While six airports were in the cleanest airport category, and five in the easiest airport journey. The award by ACI was based on an airport customer satisfaction survey of airports across the globe involving more than 400 airports participating in 109 countries.
March
Indonesia Would Like to Strengthen Health Cooperation with Cambodia
Written by rey
The Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto and the Minister of Health of Cambodia, Professor Chheang Ra in Phnom Penh, Cambodia held a meeting on Thursday (14/3). At the meeting, they discussed the potential for cooperation of both countries particularly in the health sector. According to Ambassador Santo, as two developing countries, Indonesia has great potential to work together with Cambodia in developing the health sectors. As reported by the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Ambassador Santo conveyed there were at least three areas that could be the focus of this collaboration. First, developing a cooperation framework through bilateral agreements in the field of health cooperation. Second, mutually increasing human resource capacity through scholarships, internships and other interactions between medical personnel and health workers. Third, increasing trade in health products, including medicines, herbal supplements and medical devices.
Meanwhile, Minister Chheang Ra provided an overview of the Cambodian government's priorities in the health sector, including preventing infectious diseases, handling non-communicable diseases, developing social security, increasing human resources, and developing digital health. Both parties agreed that there are a lot of rooms for Indonesia and Cambodia to work together to deal with this problem.
Ambassador Santo pointed out that exports of Indonesian pharmaceutical products doubled last year compared to the previous year. This makes medicines one of the top five main export products from Indonesia to Cambodia. He further asked for support from the Cambodian Ministry of Health to facilitate sustainable access to Indonesian medicines and supplements for the growing number of Cambodian consumers.
Moreover, Ambassador Santo also explained that the number of Indonesian citizens working in Cambodia is increasing. There are some of them who do not aware of health problems in Cambodia and how to overcome them. Therefore, he also asked for the support of the Cambodian Ministry of Health to provide health education to the Indonesian people living in Cambodia. The request received a positive response from Cambodian Health Minister Chheang Rea.
This year, Indonesia and Cambodia commemorate 65 years of diplomatic relations. Indonesia is Cambodia's sixth largest trading partner. The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh wants to advance this economic relationship through concrete cooperative activities. In this September, the Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh is planned to hold a large-scale solo exhibition in Phnom Penh. The exhibition will promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, tourism and education, as well as in the health sector.