Live Streaming
Program Highlight
Company Profile
Feature (1385)
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.
Viewmore news
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.
Viewmore news
July
ITB team has succeeded in making the qPCR type of Corona Virus Detection Machine
Written by Maryati
ITB team has succeeded in making the qPCR type of Corona Virus Detection Machine
The number of PCR machines in Indonesia is still limited. During the current surge in Covid-19 cases, the queue for examining patient samples has become long and it takes a long time. In addition, there is no domestic production of PCR machines so far. Seeing this condition, the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) lecturer team took the initiative to make a machine to detect the coronavirus (SARS CoV-2) that causes Covid-19. The tool used for testing samples of the corona virus is called ‘qPCR’ or quantitative polymerase chain reaction. The machine which is classified as a prototype of the first model has been made as many as four units. The ITB lecturers involved in the qPCR machine research are Anggraini Barlian and Karlia Meitha from the School of Biological Science and Technology, and Adi Indrayanto and Muhammad Iqbal Arsyad from the School of Electrical and Informatics Engineering.
This qPCR machine made by ITB runs two important processes simultaneously. While processing the duplication of RNA (ribonucleic acid) stored in 16 sample tubes using the Thermal Cycling technique, the machine simultaneously detects viral RNA by electrophoresis technique. The detection is done by observing the intensity of the glow of a special compound called a fluorophore. The compound is bound to viral RNA. The more viral RNA that is successfully duplicated, the more specific compounds are bound. This special compound will glow if given light with a certain color. From the four types of compounds, the team only used one type of fluorophore, namely SYBR Green. The team plans to continue to develop the capabilities of the machine by using more than one type of fluorophore at the same time to increase the accuracy of virus detection.
The government provides research and development funds for qPCR machines amounting to Rp 1 billion. Although the machine is now complete and has been tested several times in the laboratory, the team still needs to carry out additional testing and refinement of the software system. The goal is to pass the testing by the authorized institution. It is hoped that this machine will be used sooner.
July
A panel of judges at the Tokyo High Court on Tuesday (13/7) acquitted 2 Indonesian citizens with the initials A and I on charges of smuggling methamphetamine into Japan in 2019. Previously at the trial in the first instance, A and I were found guilty and sentenced to 6 years in prison and a fine of 2 million Yen each.
Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, Heri Akhmadi, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (19/7), welcomed the verdict of the Tokyo High Court which had released both Indonesian citizens. He also appreciated the hard work of the Indonesian Citizen Protection Team of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo along with a team of lawyers who for 2 years provided legal assistance for both of them.
Ambassador Heri Akhmadi further stated that the protection of Indonesian citizens in Japan will continue to be an important priority for his mission in Japan. He also emphasized that A and I have gone through a legal process in Japan, considering that all Indonesian citizens while abroad are required to comply with local laws. In the future, according to Ambassador Heri, cases A and I can be a lesson not to easily trust people who are not known and want to leave their goods abroad.
Both Indonesian citizens were repatriated to Indonesia on Saturday (17/7). Before returning to Indonesia, they stayed at the Indonesian Embassy Protection shelter in Tokyo. They were even facilitated to take a walk in downtown Tokyo and buy souvenirs for their family. Both of them expressed their gratitude for the support and assistance of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, since being arrested by the Japanese police and spending days in prisons in Chiba and Tokyo, until the trial process. Facilitated by the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, A and I always receive news and encouragement from their families in Indonesia.
July
A panel of judges at the Tokyo High Court on Tuesday (13/7) acquitted 2 Indonesian citizens with the initials A and I on charges of smuggling methamphetamine into Japan in 2019. Previously at the trial in the first instance, A and I were found guilty and sentenced to 6 years in prison and a fine of 2 million Yen each.
Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, Heri Akhmadi, as reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (19/7), welcomed the verdict of the Tokyo High Court which had released both Indonesian citizens. He also appreciated the hard work of the Indonesian Citizen Protection Team of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo along with a team of lawyers who for 2 years provided legal assistance for both of them.
Ambassador Heri Akhmadi further stated that the protection of Indonesian citizens in Japan will continue to be an important priority for his mission in Japan. He also emphasized that A and I have gone through a legal process in Japan, considering that all Indonesian citizens while abroad are required to comply with local laws. In the future, according to Ambassador Heri, cases A and I can be a lesson not to easily trust people who are not known and want to leave their goods abroad.
Both Indonesian citizens were repatriated to Indonesia on Saturday (17/7). Before returning to Indonesia, they stayed at the Indonesian Embassy Protection shelter in Tokyo. They were even facilitated to take a walk in downtown Tokyo and buy souvenirs for their family. Both of them expressed their gratitude for the support and assistance of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, since being arrested by the Japanese police and spending days in prisons in Chiba and Tokyo, until the trial process. Facilitated by the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, A and I always receive news and encouragement from their families in Indonesia.
July
Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Sujatmiko appealed for Indonesian migrant workers who are in Brunei Darussalam to obey the laws and regulations applied by the local government. When opening a dialogue with the theme "Rules of Immigration, Employment and Human Trafficking in Brunei Darussalam" at the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan on Sunday (18/7), Ambassador Sujatmiko stated that it’s necessary for Indonesian people, particularly Indonesian migrant workers, to understand and obey legal provisions in Brunei Darussalam. This reflects the success in working in the country.
Furthermore, Ambassador Sujatmiko also explained that the Indonesian Embassy will always remind Indonesian citizens in Brunei Darussalam to continuously obey the laws and regulations. He also shared the same dialogue when he met Indonesian citizens in Temburong and Tutong districts. The dialogue was also attended by hundreds of Indonesian people in Brunei Darussalam; most of them are migrant workers who are working in various sectors, such as seafarers, architects, consultants, chefs and home assistants.
The interest of Indonesian Embassy in providing information and socialization of protection for Indonesian citizens and Indonesian migrant workers is related to the various problems they face, such as cases of detention of workers whose contracts have expired, changing employers, and unpaid salaries.
The meeting of Ambassador Sujatmiko with Indonesian citizens and Indonesian migrant workers is a routine activity to help and accommodate them in Brunei Darussalam.
July
The Indonesian Embassy in Colombo handed over certificates to eight Ruhuna State University students who had passed the basic Indonesian language class organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo. The certificates were handed over by Indonesian Ambassador to Sri Lanka, I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa to Vice Chancellor of Ruhuna State University, Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena when he met at Ruhuna State University last July 14. These students have attended basic Indonesian classes for 3 months. They are considered to have met the requirements to graduate from the basic Indonesian language class. At the same time, Ambassador Ardiyasa also explored cooperation in the field of education between Ruhuna State University in Sri Lanka and State universities in Indonesia.
In dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic situation, which has not yet subsided, the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad is aggressively conducting a virtual business matching to facilitate meetings between Indonesian and Pakistani SMEs’ entrepreneurs. From 12 to 14 July 2021, the Indonesian Embassy in Islamabad in collaboration with Ecommerce Gateway Pakistan held the "Indonesia-Pakistan B-to-B Hybrid Meeting" in Lahore City. A total of 10 SME companies participated in the hybrid B-to-B meeting. The hybrid B-to-B meeting is that where Pakistani buyers are present in a special room provided by the Indonesian Embassy, and Indonesian exporters are connected online. This activity has attracted a potential transaction worth around Rp 70 billion.
July
Indonesia has the highest ranking for both hydro-meteorological and geological hazards. Large population makes a disaster risky of causing many victims. To reduce the risk, it is necessary to make efforts to prevent disasters and mitigate the risk. Disaster education is one of the keys to disaster mitigation and prevention. Disaster education begins at a very early age, namely for children at the PAUD or early childhood education level. University of Indonesia (UI) students published a pop-up book on emergency response and disaster mitigation for students in Early Childhood Education (PAUD) and early elementary school grades.
Pop-up books are books that can display three-dimensional images when we open the page. This image that appears looks more real because it appears in the middle of the book. Of course, with this more interesting method, children are increasingly interested in knowing things related to disasters. Later, the book will also be equipped with interactive audio that can be accessed via barcode. In the early stages, there are three book series, namely the earthquake series, the volcanic eruption series, and the flood series.
The person in charge of design and content, Luthfan explained that this idea emerges because Indonesia's background is a country prone to natural disasters. This is because Indonesia is located at the confluence of three plates, namely Eurasia, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. So, lessons on natural disaster mitigation need to be introduced to children from an early age, with visualization as attractive as possible. Luthfan also explained that this book is also made of environmentally friendly materials. In addition, there are interesting games for children at the end of the book.
July
The Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo through the Indonesian Cultural House (RBI) Tokyo held an Indonesian Herbal Medicine Workshop to promote herbal medicine as a healthy traditional beverage of Indonesian cultural heritage to Japanese citizens on Saturday (10/7). This virtual activity, which was attended by more than 80 Japanese citizens, presented a young figure, Riskina Juwita, an Indonesian citizen who is starting an herbal medicine business in Japan. The workshop was opened by Chairperson of the Dharma Wanita Persatuan (DWP) of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Nuning Akhmadi. It was also attended by Head of the Function of Social and Cultural Affairs, Meinarti Fauzie and the Education and Culture Attaché, Yusli Wardiatno. Besides, Nuning Akhmadi emphasized that herbal medicine is not only a healthy beverage, but also Indonesian cultural wealth that needs to be preserved and popularized, particularly among the young generation.
The wife of the Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia, Yasuko Kanasugi and the wife of the Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia for the 2017-2021 period, Sayoko Ishii were also present at the event. Sayoko Ishii explained that the workshop is relevant to the Covid-19 pandemic, where Japanese citizens are able to get to know about traditional healthy beverages from Indonesia.
Moreover, RBI also shared recipes and the way how to make turmeric tamarind, ginger Wedang, and Kencur rice and showed the original ingredients that can be easily purchased in the Tokyo area. This event was also enlivened by the “Mbok Jamu” Dance by Sanggar Duta Melati Member, Chika. It was closed by singing the song “Suwe Ora Jamu” along with the piano accompaniment musical instrument, Noriko Sasaki.
July
The Temasek Foundation and 15 Indonesian and Singaporean companies showed a sense of concern and brotherhood again by donating medical equipment in the form of Oxygen Concentrators (OC) for the handling of Covid-19 in Indonesia. Until July 13, 2021, they have collected 11,000 Oxygen Concentrators for Indonesia. A total of 1,500 units of the aid were dispatched from Shanghai to Jakarta on Tuesday (13/7). These Oxygen Concentrators assistance is addressed to the Indonesian Ministry of Health which will then be sent to various hospitals and other health facilities in Indonesia. Subsequent deliveries are planned in stages every week.
There are also 15 Indonesian and Singaporean companies collaborating with the Temasek Foundation in providing donations this time. They are Bakti Barito Foundation, Cikarang Listrindo, East Ventures, Indies Capital Partners, Tanoto Foundation, Triputra Group, UID Foundation, Wahana Artha, CapitaLand Hope Foundation, DBS Bank, dan Singtel.
Chairperson of the Temasek International Foundation, Jennie Chua said that the emergence of a new type of Covid-19 virus that is more contagious requires the fast cooperation and support of all parties, both in Indonesia and Singapore, in overcoming this pandemic. The Temasek Foundation and the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore along with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore facilitated the cooperation and collaboration of these various parties.
The Oxygen Concentrators assistance is expected to be able to assist efforts in a bid to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic in Indonesia, as well as reflecting the good relations and close friendship between Indonesia and Singapore. Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore has collaborated with the Temasek Foundation to distribute some assistance for handling Covid-19 in Indonesia.
July
The Indonesian embassy in China held a cultural festival in Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on July 9-11. The event was opened by Indonesian Ambassador to China and Mongolia, Djauhari Oratmangun on Friday (9/7). It was attended by the Indonesian Consul General in Shanghai, Deny W Kurnia and the leaders of the Huibao Group, party leaders, and officials from the City of Suzhou. Besides, it was also attended by the head of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (Inacham) in China, Indonesian professionals and business people. This event performed traditional dances and exhibited Indonesian food products. The various other products exhibited at the event are Indonesian companies’ products in China such as Kapal Api, Papatonk, Rusto Tempeh, Yantyty Group, Indofood, Duosus, Caryn Henna Art, Art Coffee.
Besides opening the festival, Ambassador Djauhari and Consul General Deny also participated in inaugurating the 3rd phase of the development of the Emerald City Suzhou (ECS). ECS is a superblock area of malls, shops and hotels. The ambassador also mentioned that the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and China, which has been running for 71 years since 1950, has developed rapidly over the last twenty years. Then, Ambassador Djauhari also explained that on one hand, the rapid development of this strategic partnership has placed China as Indonesia's largest trading partner. On the other hand, Indonesia is China's 4th largest trading partner.
In the investment sector, China has also become the second largest investment partner in Indonesia. This synergy of cooperation is continuously developed by the two countries, both within the framework of China's Belt Road Initiative (BRI) and Indonesia's Global Maritime Fulcrum (GMF).
July
AMV UI Team Achieves Achievement in International Ship Design Competition
Written by Maryati
University of Indonesia (UI) students who are members of the UI Autonomous Marine Vehicle (AMV) Team again contributed to achievements in the international arena. A team of 26 students from various cross-faculty study programs at UI designed a ship called ‘MAKARA MH4 XX’. The ship won 3rd place in the Video Skills Category: Sensor Optimization at the 14th International RoboBoat Competition 2021. This victory is a comeback from the AMV UI team after a year of absence from the annual competition. RoboBoat 2021 was participated by 14 teams from 6 countries with 303 participants. They come from high schools and universities at the undergraduate level, and postgraduate level. The competition was held online from March 29 to June 27, 2021. RoboBoat aims to provide a simplified version of the challenges faced in the modern world maritime industry. RoboNation is an institution that focuses on the development of robotic technology based in Florida, United States.
The MAKARA MH4 XX ship is designed by using the Hydrofoil Supported Catamaran (HYSUCAT) concept. The basic principle of HYSUCAT is to utilize a high performance hydrofoil system in the tunnel between the two hulls. The hydrofoil system consists of a main foil placed between and parallel to the bottom of the hull, slightly towards the ship's center of gravity. The team under the guidance of Dr. Muhammad Arif Budiyanto, Head of the Marine Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering, University of Indonesia, chose the HYSUCAT design concept because of several advantages, including that HYSUCAT is much more comprehensive than a catamaran or monohull of comparable size, especially during heavy loads and at high speeds. The performance of the Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV), or autonomous surface ship, is critical for competition, especially on speed gate mission tasks. The Skills Video category participated in by MAKARA MH4 XX is intended to highlight how autonomous ships have various input sensors, and can integrate all of these sensors so that the ship carries out its mission quickly and precisely. This integration is expressed in the form of video skills that are collected and then published on the RoboBoat YouTube channel.
Angelita Cindi Viani, AMV UI Team manager explained that the team implemented a new machine learning method, namely transfer learning for the automated detection program from the ship. Transfer learning is the process of building a custom machine learning model, based on a model that has been pre-trained to study thousands of images. According to Angelita, the trained model used is MobileNet, because it has fewer parameters, smaller network size, and faster performance. By using this method, object detection in each mission will be more accurate; the robot will move in a more directed way with a better detection rate. In addition, transfer learning reduces the computational requirements and saves a lot of time and team resources. RoboBoat gives participants the opportunity to design, build, and test an Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV), as well as compare the unique systems of each vessel with contestants from around the world.