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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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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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January
The Biomechanics Research Team, Faculty of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (FTMD) of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) developed a bionic hand for amputees. The development of bionic hands is aimed at helping the amputees in Indonesia have prosthetic or additional hands at affordable prices. Until now, the price of prosthetic hands on the market can reach hundreds of millions of rupiahs.
The bionic hand development process is approximately 8 months from January to August 2019, starting from the design stage till the prototype. In the prototype that has been made, the bionic hand is able to do seven different grip patterns. These seven grip patterns are made based on the needs of most human hand functions, so that they are used to lift objects, hold pencils, carry bags, point something, and so on. This bionic hand has 5 fingers with 6 motors. 2 motors on the thumb to facilitate additional movement and 1 motor on each finger.
This bionic hand is the result of the fourth development. The development of bionic hands is still being done in order to obtain more stable results in its operation. The material used will also be updated because it still feels slippery when handling objects.
January
Musical instrument and complementary products from Indonesia succeeded to achieve potential transaction worth US$1.4 million dollars at The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show 2020. The NAMM Show 2020 is the Great Musical Exhibition in the world which was held at Anaheim Convention Center, in California starting from January 16– 19, 2020. Indonesian pavilion displayed various kinds of musical instruments and its complementary. As many as four producers of musical instruments from Indonesia participated in the show, namely Sjuman Instruments, Dr. Case, Stranough Guitar Technology, and Genta Guitar. All products which were displayed, have premium quality and through curation process in Los Angeles. Therefore, the products are worthy to be exported and can fulfill the U.S. market.
The regional government of Parigi Moutong has established cooperation with Asia e University Malaysia in educational development to improve the quality of human resources. The agreement between both parties was written in an MoU which was signed by Regent of Parigi Motong, Samsurizal Tombolotutu along with Director of Asia e University Malaysia, Emeritus Dato Dr. Hasan Said in Parigi on Wednesday (22/1/2020). An official of Home Ministry, Owi Jamsay who witnessed the event said that for the first time, the MoU was signed by the University with a region that was chosen by them. He also explained the event is not only for formal education, but also as a report to the central government on the bilateral cooperation between the university and regional government. Regent Samsurizal Tombolotutu also explained that the relationship, which is established between both parties will result in the construction of a college in the regency.
Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil received the visit of Ambassador of Republic of Azerbaijan to Indonesia, Jalal Mirzayev at Gedung Pakuan in Bandung, West Java on Wednesday (22/1/2020). The visit of Ambassador Jalal Mirzayev is aimed to open cooperation with provincial government of West Java, especially in tourism field and also improve previous cooperation which was previously conducted along with college in West Java. The governor said that his side receives any parties which want to invest in his province. In the meeting with the ambassador, Governor Emil also handed over investment list’s book as guidance for Azerbaijan to know investment potential in West Java. In addition, he also invited the government of Azerbaijan to attend the West Java Tourism Summit in April 2020.
January
Here is Kompas Newspaper with its headline entitled, “Referral Hospital on Standby.”
At least, 100 referral hospitals for emergency infection were on standby to anticipate the new corona virus infection spread from Wuhan, China. Monitoring state’s entrances was also tightened, mainly regions with direct flights from China. Health Service Directorate General Secretary of Health Ministry Agus Hadian Rahim said, 100 hospitals across 31 provinces on standby were hospitals that used to handle avian influenza in 2007.
Moving on to Republika with, “Aircraft Passenger from China Monitored.”
The new corona virus from Wuhan (2019-nCoV) spread wider in China and her neighboring countries. Indonesian government then from central and regional tightened monitoring to anticipate the virus that had killed nine. Indonesian Health Minister Terawan Agus Putranto claimed that his ministry had carried out optimal prevention effort. Government also had tightened health examination at all airports in Indonesia.
The Headlines ends with Bisnis Indonesia entitled, “New Wage Boosts Competitiveness.”
New wage scheme that will adjust to average consumption and provincial economic growth possibly will provide flexibility for businesspeople in recruiting workers and boost national competitiveness. Based on Employment Omnibus Law discussion documents received from a source by Bisnis Indonesia, the provincial minimum wage formula will be calculated from the current year Minimum Working Needs with economic growth per provinces. The minimum working needs calculation was based on city population consumption average gathered by Central Statistics Agency BPS. On the other hand, the regulation applies for worker with working period under one year, while above it will not experience minimum wage reduction.
January
Three students of Sebelas Maret University (UNS) Solo, Central Java created a prototype of robot that can be used to search victims of natural disasters. The three students are from Electrical Engineering Study Program, Faculty of Engineering. They are Nada Syadza Azizah, SyaifullahFilard Latifah and Taufik Widyastama. According to Syaifullah, they named the robot as Unmounted Ground Vehicle (UGV). The advantages are able to reach zones that are not reachable by humans. For example, volcanic areas that are still active, zones affected by forest fires and zones that are exposed to radioactivity.
Syaifullah explained, they only need three months to make the robot. It is made because Indonesia is located in a disaster-prone area. According to him, every time a natural disaster occurs there are still many victims who cannot be evacuated due to terrain conditions that are difficult to reach by human. Syaifullah added that Rescue UGV is equipped with a camera and infrared so it can detect human body temperature. Humans will look red-yellow when detected using infrared. Infrared camera is used to detect body temperature. Thus it can be known whether it is human or not, still alive or has died. Then, this robot is controlled by an internet network.
This tool will continue to be developed so that its ability can increase. In the future, portable transmitters will be used so that they can be used widely. Since it is still a prototype, it still uses the Wi-Fi network of mobile phones or routers so it can only run as far as 10 meters. The robot wheels are designed like tanks and this prototype is still in small size. Later, the robot will be made bigger so it is more stable when crossing difficult terrain, such as during a landslide or in a ravine. In the future, the robot will be designed so that it can be used to communicate both ways. Currently, new robots can transmit sound from the field.
January
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi met several businesspeople in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Wednesday (15/1) to push the increasing of two-way investment. In a meeting with Traveloka Vietnam's Country Market Manager, Huynh May Thy, Minister Retno explained her commitment to continuously encourage the opening of direct flight route of Indonesia-Vietnam by Indonesian airlines. In a written statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday (16/1), Minister Retno stated that she has communicated and will keep doing the same with Vietnamese Foreign Minister to facilitate licencing in opening the direct flight for Indonesian airlines.
Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Angela Tanoesoedibjo explained that her side will boost forreign tourists visit, including those from Brunei Darussalam to visit Indonesia. She explained in Brunei Darussalam on Wednesday (15/1) that the Indonesian government targets not only Brunei residents, but also foreigners in Brunei Darussalam. She admitted that it was the first time for her to visit Brunei Darussalam in attending the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2020 series. During the event, Angela was accompanied by Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Sujatmiko. On that occasion, she received an explanation from Ambassador Sujatmiko related to the activities of the Indonesian Embassy, including activities in the field of tourism.
Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy with the Wonderful Indonesia team is determined to maintain its position as the best long-term destination in the Dutch market, during the 50th Vakantiebeurs tourism exhibition held in Utrecht, on January 15-19. Deputy of Marketing Development II of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Nia Niscaya told Antara on Wednesday (15/1) that the presence of the Wonderful Indonesia team at Vakantiebeurs was part of a strategy to reach the 2020 visitors target of 17.5 million. He mentioned that in 2019, Dutch tourists visit to Indonesia recorded 202.116 people per November, with an average expenditure of 1,866 US dollars per visit, which is usually about 17.5 days.
January
Today in History with the event of January 18th, 2000 that Meteor Fell at Lake Tagish, Canada.
Rocks from outer space or commonly called as a meteor, fell on Lake Tagish, Canada, on January 18th, 2000. When the meteor fell down, residents around the area saw the light like a falling star on Lake Tagish. After that there was an explosion. The local residents came close to the location. A number of both local and international scientists conducted research on falling space objects. After studying the meteorite at Lake Tagish, the team of scientists from Japan's Tohoku University concluded that most of the water content on Earth originated from a collision with an asteroid 4.6 billion years ago.
On January 18th, 2002, the Sierre Leone civil war was declared to be over.
The Sierre Leone Civil War was a war that lasted for 11 years, from 1991 to 2002 and it killed 50,000 people. The war began on March 23rd, 1991 when the Revolutionary United Front with the support of special forces National Patriotic Front of Liberia under the leadership of Charles Taylor. It launched an attack on the government. The aim was to impose Joseph Momoh's government. The war was officially declared over by President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah on January 18th, 2002.
Today in History with the event of January 18th, 1964 that the Beatles appeared on the Billboard magazine charts for the first time.
The Beatles appeared on the Billboard magazine charts for the first time on January 18, 1964. This music group was named as the most successful rock musician in the 60s. The Beatles is one of the earliest and most influential rock group in the modern era. The members are John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. The Beatles is considered as the manifestation of progressive ideas which influenced the socio-cultural revolution in the 1960s.
January
The Miss Lambe Hoaks Program of the Ministry of Communication and Information was nominated for the WSIS Prizes 2020
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Miscellany will inform you about the interesting program from the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, which was nominated by the United Nations. At the annual World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS Prizes) event, the Miss Lambe Hoaks program was chosen to be included in one of the contested nominations. The program was nominated in Category 17, Action Lines C10 "Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society", as the flagship work of Indonesia. WSIS is a world meeting forum on information technology empowerment held by the United Nations. Miss Lambe Hoaks is a weekly program showing Miss Lambe Hoaks as the Main Figure who reports the results of weekly monitoring from the Content Complaints Team. With the talkative of the main character, Miss Lambe Hoaks, this program tells the latest views that are being the subject of discussion by netizens on all social media platforms. In addition to Miss Lambe Hoaks, there were eight Indonesian projects or initiatives that were nominated, namely the 2019 IoT Makers Creation Ministry of Communication and Information, included in Category 1 "The role of government and all stakeholders in the promotion of ICTs for development." Later, five of the 20 projects per category that received the most votes from various parts of the world, was named the second winner. Then, from the five projects, one was chosen by UN experts as the First Champion. The Lambe Hoaks program is produced weekly and is broadcasted through its main media channels, namely GPR TV and other Social Media channels of the Ministry of Communication and Information such as Youtube, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. With the presence of the latest and superior program collaboration results from the three work units of the Ministry is expected to provide fresh and beneficial shows for the people of Indonesia wherever they are. The Lambe Hoaks displays information about hoaks that was collected for one week by the Automatic Identification System (AIS) ofMinistry of Communication and Information, then displayed by Miss LambeHoaks as the host and broadcasts on all social media platforms and a number of TV stations.
January
Badung Regency Government, Bali, through the local Tourism Office and Board of Badung Regional Tourism Promotion held a Sales Mission in early 2020 through a series of activities in India on 6-10 January 2020. Head of Badung Tourism Office, I Made Badra in the Kuta, Badung explained on Tuesday (14/1) that India is chosen as the Sales Mission target of this year because the country is an emerging market that has huge potential to contribute to the achievement of tourists visits by 2020.
Indonesian Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, held a bilateral meeting with French Defense Minister / Florence Parly, at the Office of the French Ministry of Defense in Paris (13/01). Minister Prabowo was accompanied by the Indonesian Ambassador, Special Assistant to the Defense Minister, Chair of the Defense Industrial Policy Committee, Operations Assistant Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force and Commander of the Navy's Staff and Command of Defense School who were warmly welcomed by French Defense Minister Florence Parly and French Ministry of Defense officials. Indonesian Defense Minister received a Military Honor Ceremony at the French Ministry of Defense as an early series of bilateral meeting. At the second meeting / Indonesian Minister of Defense discussed steps to strengthen defense cooperation between the two countries, and efforts to advance the Indonesian defense industries.
Indonesian Embassy in Cairo released the journey of Hakam Mabruri by cycling across the African continent from Cairo, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa (01/13/2020). Hakam will explore a distance of more than 10,000 kilometers for one year to reach African continent across Sudan, Etiophia, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia. Hakam also explained that he wants to introduce to those countries that Indonesia as a Muslim-majority country is a friendly nation and full of tolerance.
January
First information is “Establishing Cooperation, 3 Sudanese Businesspeople visit PT INKA.”
Three business people who joined in Sudanese Engineer Association visited Indonesian state-owned enterprise, PT INKA’s train factory in Madiun, East Java on Thursday (9/1). Accompanied by PT INKA President Director Budi Noviantoro, the Sudanese businesspeople saw directly the facilities and potentials of Indonesian-made train industry products. One of the businesspeople said that the train produced by PT INKA is very appropriate for climate in Sudan. In the end of the visit, both parties made informal agreement to keep pursuing cooperation potential of rejuvenating Sudan’s train sector. This visit itself was follow-up of a meeting between Sudanese businesspeople and PT INKA President Director in Jakarta last week, facilitated by Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum. Four countries joined in MIKTA, namely Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea, and Turkey expressed their concern for bushfire in Australia. The concern was conveyed by four countries’ foreign affairs ministers as published on Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry’s website on Friday (10/1). The four foreign ministers expressed sympathy and deepest grief for those who lost family members, and expected speedy recovery for all affected people. The ministers hoped the bushfire could be controlled immediately. Until early January 2020, around 10 million hectares of land, park, and housing were burnt. Data collected by Australian authority until January 9 2020 showed that at least, 27 people died because of this natural disaster. Most of the casualties were firefighters.
Diplomatic Corner with, “Japan Committed being Key Partner for Indonesia’s Priority Sector Development.
Indonesia welcomed the commitment of Japan to keep being key partner for Indonesian priority sector development. That was affirmed by Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister to Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu in the 7th Indonesia-Japan Strategic Dialogue in Jakarta on Friday (10/1). In his first visit to Indonesia, Minister Toshimitsu agreed to support Indonesian government’s priorities in economy and human resource development. In economy, besides increasing investment and trade cooperation, both foreign ministers also agreed to intensify the development of Integrated Fisheries and Maritime Center in six Indonesian outermost islands. Especially for Natuna, besides fishery industry, Japan will support the grant of fishery surveillance ship and tourism industry development.
January
Indonesia and United Arab Emirates plan to form sovereign wealth fund. The financial scheme will be used to develop the new capital city in East Kalimantan. Indonesian Ambassador to United Arab Emirate, Husin Bagis at the office of Coordinating Ministry of Maritime division in Jakarta explained that the plan will be formed along with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). The sovereign wealth fund will finance some infrastructure projects such as real estate, including tourism destination development and other private projects.
Representative of Consulate General of The People's Republic of China in Medan held a meeting with officials of city’s government of Pekanbaru on Thursday (9/1). The meeting discussed cooperation between The People's Republic of China and the city’s government of Pekanbaru. Previously, cooperation between the government of and Dao city has been established. Mayior of Pekanbaru, Firdaus hopes cooperation with China can also be established. China plans to invest in infrastructure in Pekanbaru. China considered that Pekanbaru is strategic region in Sumatera.
Government of Papua New Guinea – PNG asked the Indonesian government through provincial government of Papua to hold again Border Trade Festival at the border of the two countries. Head of Border Bureau and Foreign Cooperation of Provincial Government of Papua, Suzana Wanggai said in Jayapura, on Wednesday (8/1) that the request was delivered when meeting the border officials in Lae late 2019. Because, the event also became media for entrepreneurs from PNG to see business opportunities, especially in establishing cooperation with Papuan entrepreneurs to supply various commodities to the country. In addition, the festival also became media to promote their commodities. Suzana also said that her office will try to hold the event.