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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
To introduce Indonesian culture to South Korean people, the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul held again offline Gamelan class on Tuesday (23/3). Previously, the Gamelan class has been stopped due to the Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world, including South Korea. This activity was held again because of the good situation, but the embassy kept carrying out strict health protocols. Since 2018, the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul has collaborated with the Seoul Institute of the Arts to make Gamelan one of the foreign ethnic music taught to university students.
Until now, there have been 33 music students from the Seoul Institute of The Arts who are enthusiastic to join the Gamelan class. The event of the cultural or Indonesian language classes is one of the activities held by Indonesian Representatives abroad in a bid to preserve and introduce Indonesian culture. The classes are generally attended by the local people who are interested in Indonesian culture.
March
As a maritime country with a sea area of 3.25 million square kilometres, Indonesia has tremendous potentials and one of them is in the form of offshore fish farming. To increase this potential, students of the Department of Marine Engineering, Faculty of Marine Technology (FTK) Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) initiated a design of a solar powered automatic offshore tuna cultivation tool.
One of the team members, Dinda Febriani says that Indonesia has great marine potential and needs to be maximized. One of the great potentials that need to be maximized is offshore tuna cultivation. Furthermore, she also states that currently, offshore fish farming in Indonesia is still done manually. It takes about 15 to 20 people per day to take care of the fish farm. Of course, there are work risks faced such as the high number of work accidents. Departing from these problems, the team chaired by Muhammad Akbar Hardian innovated to design an offshore fish farming tool called ‘ASTOR’ standing for Automatic Offshore Aquaculture with Solar Energy. This tool is designed to increase offshore tuna aquaculture production.
ASTOR is designed to operate automatically which is equipped with a monitoring system, feed feeding system, feed storage room, solar cell system, storage room, and security system using CCTV cameras.
The entire system can work on electrical energy generated by solar cells. The system is fed twice a day. The feed system will receive commands from sensors in the monitor system to issue feed. The sensor on the monitor is divided into two parts: the underwater sensor and the underwater camera. Both sensors are attached to the wall of the pond cage.
March
Recently, the Central Lombok Regency Government in West Nusa Tenggara has launched a program of ‘E-Tourism Go Mandalika’ to promote and revive tourism sector in Lombok. The launch of the E-Tourism Go Mandalika program was carried out by Regent of the Central Lombok, Lalu Pathul Bahri and national tourism practitioner, Taufan Rahmadi in Central Lombok Regency. Pathul Bahri explained that the Go Mandalika is tourism information media, specifically for Central Lombok Regency, which can be accessed anywhere and anytime. With one click, the world community can explore Central Lombok district with all its beauty virtually.
The E-tourism Go Mandalika is one of the digital platforms presented by the Central Lombok Regency Government to make it easy for tourists to obtain information about tourism in the region. Tourists can access it through www.gomandalika.com. The name Mandalika was chosen, because Mandalika is one of the five super priority destinations in Indonesia. So, it is believed to be able to strengthen the brand image of the digital platform. The Go Mandalika applies the concept of a magazine website so that tourists can feel the sense of reading a magazine that is light and not boring. This is supported by the use of pictures and articles about tourism destinations that are very diverse and of high quality. One of the Go Mandalika columns, namely the MotoGp column specifically informs the development of the Mandalika MotoGp route for 2021. In addition, the Go Mandalika also provides space for local artists to promote their products and creative works. It also provides content in the form of photos, videos and information, which is open license, so that visitors can take the content and use it for various purposes. The Go Mandalika also provides a contribution service where visitors can contribute to the production of content and information that can be processed into tourism promotion materials and the creative economy.
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno highly appreciates Mandalika tourism amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The local government has realized the application of information technology or e-tourism as a step forward to develop tourism in the digital era. Meanwhile, national tourism observer, Taufan Rahmadi added that the Go Mandalika is a breakthrough that should be appreciated as a form of the seriousness of the Central Lombok Regency Government in preparing Mandalika and Central Lombok as super priority tourism destination. According to him, the E-Tourism Go Mandalika program is in line with the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy policies which emphasize the ability to adapt to conditions and situations, as well as the use of digital technology.
March
Related to handing over the credential letter to the President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, Jorge Carlos de Almeida Fonseca, Indonesian Ambassador to Senegal and Cabo Verde, Dindin Wahyudin made an official visit to Praia, the capital of Cabo Verde on Thursday (18/3). On the occasion of the meeting, Ambassador Dindin conveyed warm greetings from President Joko Widodo to President Jorge Fonseca and he hopes to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various fields. Besides, he also expressed his appreciation for the support of the Cabo Verde Government for Indonesia in many international forums.
Ambassador Dindin had also an opportunity to meet Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cabo Verde, Rui Alberto de Figueiredo Soares who underlined that Cabo Verde is also an archipelagic country relying on the tourism industry. Thus, both countries can explore cooperation in many sectors related to the tourism sector. Ambassador Dindin also views that tourism cooperation as a great potential can be developed by the two countries. Cabo Verde needs inter-island and inter-regional transportation facilities that can be met by Indonesia through aircraft produced by PT. Dirgantara Indonesia and the ferries produced by PT. PAL. Moreover, the meeting also discussed a sister-city cooperation plan between the Sal Island Regional Government and the Bali Regional Government as well as the exchange of best practices in the management of the tourism industry. Meanwhile, Ambassador Dindin also encouraged business people to visit each other, including to participate in business forums and trade shows. There are various business opportunities in Cabo Verde that Indonesian investors or exporters can explore, such as investment in hotels, spas, furniture made from bamboo, online applications for transportation services, Crude Palm Oil and food products.
March
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia (KBRI) in Russia in collaboration with the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation held a virtual business forum with the theme Russia-Indonesia Online Business Forum: "Digital Economy and Tourism Investment Opportunities" on Tuesday (16/3). The forum aims at approaching Indonesian and Russian businesspeople and boosting bilateral relations in the field of digital economy and tourism investment. The event was opened by Deputy Minister for Economic Development of Russia, Vladimir Ilichyov. He expressed the hope of a productive dialogue among the businesspeople of both countries. Indonesian Ambassador to Russia and Belarus, Jose Tavares in a statement received by Antara News Agency in Jakarta, Wednesday (17/03) explained that the business forum was an opportunity to encourage digital economic cooperation of both countries.
Moreover, he further said that the forum was also an opportunity to promote Indonesian tourism investment in Russia due to the huge potential for cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Jose Tavares also expressed his hope that the business forum can produce mutually beneficial collaboration between the business communities of the two countries to promote economic cooperation between Indonesia and Russia. Meanwhile, Russian Ambassador to Indonesia, Lyudmila Vorobieva mentioned the bright prospects for the information and communication technology (ICT) sector between Indonesia and Russia in supporting education, data security and banking.
March
Indonesian Ambassador to Colombo, I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa released the departure of the Indonesian Warship (KRI) Sultan Iskandar Muda (SIM) -367 from Colombo to conduct world peace missions in Lebanon. The Indonesian Embassy in Colombo in its written statement on Saturday (13/3) stated that KRI SIM-367 commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Haris stopped over in Colombo for two days on March 11 and 12, 2021 for the purposes of logistics supply and fuel. KRI SIM-367 carries 119 soldiers who are members of the Konga XXVIII (28) -M / UNIFIL (United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon) Maritime Task Force (Satgas) and one US helicopter unit 565 Mbe Panther to carry out the task of securing Lebanese waters for one year ahead.
Ambassador I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa in his remarks stated that it has been the duty of the Indonesian Embassy to contribute to the success of the peace missions conducted by KRI SIM-367 by facilitating the process of logistic supply activities during the stopover in Colombo. He also conveyed a message to the Task Force to obey the set health protocols while carrying out peace missions in the area of operation and congratulations on duty to the Konga XXVIII (28) -M / UNIFIL Maritime Task Force (MTF) Task Force.
KRI SIM-367 departed from Colombo at 17.00 local time to the next port of transit in Salalah, Oman. This was also attended by the Indonesian Defense Attaché in India, Marine Colonel Asdi Yasin Yanuar Pribadi, Commodore Pujitha Vithana and Commander J.H.I.T Jayawardhana from the Sri Lanka Navy and officials from the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo.
March
Indonesian Ambassador to Turkey, Lalu Muhamad Iqbal at the Bosphorus Summit held in Istanbul, Turkey, March 8-9, 2021 promoted the digital economy which can be one of the solutions from the global economic stagnation due to Covid-19 outbreak. In a written statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Ankara on Tuesday (9/3), he stated that the digital economy is cross-border and it is not blocked by distance and sector. Quoting Oxford Economic data, Ambassador Iqbal also explained that the world's digital economy value in 2016 was US$ 11 trillion dollars or equivalent Rp158,640 trillion. By 2025, it will be US $ 23 trillion dollars or about Rp.331,703 trillion. In 2021, the value of Indonesia's digital economy is estimated to reach US$ 40 billion dollars or about Rp.676.9 trillion. While in Turkey, the value of the digital economy is approaching US$ 15 billion and it is targeted to reach US$ 30 billion or about Rp.432.7 trillion by 2023.
The Bosphorus Summit is a strategic forum in the Balkan region which is held in Istanbul, Turkey annually. The forum was attended by chief executive officials, policy makers, politicians, academicians, senior journalists, as well as social activists and NGOs from countries in the Balkan region. The 11th edition of the Bosphorus Summit is the first international scale strategic forum held in Turkey since the outbreak of Covid-19 occurred last year. The Indonesian Embassy in Ankara becomes a strategic partner at Bhosporus Summit this year.
March
Belgian government awards awarded the "Order of the Crown to Julia Suryakusuma
Written by Maryati
Indonesian feminist writer Julia Suryakusuma (right) receives the Order of the Crown from Belgian Ambassador to Indonesia Stéphane de Loecker during a ceremony at the ambassador’s residence in Jakarta on March 10, 2021.(Courtesy of/Facebook/Embassy of Belgium in Jakarta)
The Belgian government awarded the "Order of the Crown" to writer, columnist and female activist, Julia Suryakusuma for her contributions to social movements, particularly around issues of gender equality, democracy and human rights. Belgian Ambassador to Indonesia, Stephane De Loecker, in the award ceremony held from Jakarta, explained that the Belgian Royal Palace acknowledged Julia Suryakusuma's achievements and involvement in processes related to human rights.
Ambassador De Loecker expressed his appreciation for Julia's writing, which he said, was a combination of her own growth experiences with harmonious observation skills, as well as analysis from political and social perspectives.
Julia Suryakusuma is a writer, columnist, and woman activist known for her works, including Julia's Jihad and Ibuisme Negara, which describes state-based gender analysis, and various columns as well as written contributions that are often featured in one of the English language media in Indonesia. The Belgian government considers Julia as an intellectual figure who fights for gender equality, democracy and human rights, which are becoming increasingly important in a time when intolerance is increasing and the space for democracy is considered to be narrowing.
The "Order of the Crown" award is one of three Belgian National Awards, which began to be awarded in the late 18th century. The award is given to those who have contributed in the artistic, scientific, and literary aspects. In addition, the 'Order of the Crown' award is also given to those who have promoted the country's commercial and industrial interests, or who have served the country, as explained on the official website of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The award was presented by Ambassador Stephane De Loecker, representing King Philippe, at the Ambassador's official residence in Jakarta.
March
Indonesian Ambassador to New Zealand, Tantowi Yahya has officially become the first Indonesian Government representative to the Cook Islands. The inauguration was marked by the submission of a credential from President Joko Widodo to the Deputy Queen of England in the Cook Islands, Sir Tom Marsters, KBE which was held virtually at the Cook Islands High Commission Office in Wellington, New Zealand on Friday (5/3). Ambassador Tantowi handed over the credential letter at a simple ceremony to Sir Tom Marsters represented by the Cook Islands High Commissioner, Elizabeth Wright-Koteka. On this occasion, Ambassador Tantowi conveyed warm greetings from President Joko Widodo to Sir Tom Marsters.
Ambassador Tantowi in his remarks before high-ranking officials of Cook Islands, who attended the event stated that by the submission of the credential letter, it is hoped that the relationship between Indonesia and the Cook Islands will be further strengthened, particularly cooperation in the trade, tourism, social and cultural sectors. The Indonesian government is ready to provide development assistance for the Cook Islands. Besides diplomatic relations, the Indonesian government will keep strengthening people-to-people contacts. Ambassador Tantowi reminded that Indonesia has the largest Melanesian and Polynesian people in the world, who have the same backgrounds as the Cook Islands population.
Moreover, the Indonesian government will also ensure that the Indonesian people in the Cook Islands will contribute in a bid to foster relations of both countries. The Cook Islands is an island nation in the South Pacific region with a population of about 17 thousand people. The tourism sector is the mainstay of the country's income in which the number of tourists in a year can be 10 times of the population of the Cook Islands. About 200 Indonesian citizens live in the Cook Islands and most of them work in the tourism sector.
March
Indonesian Ambassador to Kenya in Nairobi, M. Hery Saripudin signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the education sector with Rector of Semarang State University (UNNES), Fathur Rokhman on March 4, 2021. The Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi makes efforts to facilitate cooperation between UNNES and universities in providing scholarships. Ambassador M. Hery Saripudi in his statement said that this cooperation is part of the efforts of the Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi to improve educational diplomacy and strengthen relations between Indonesia and countries in the working areas of the Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi, namely Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Providing scholarships for outstanding students in the working areas of the Indonesian Embassy in Nairobi is one of the points of cooperation in the memorandum of understanding. The Ambassador hopes that by bringing foreign students to Indonesia, it is hoped that there will be many alumni who love Indonesia and are willing to help Indonesia's interests abroad.
Indonesian representatives abroad always maintain close relations with their accredited countries, including representatives of accredited countries that overshadow Indonesia. The Indonesian Embassy in Bucharest met the Consul of the Romanian Embassy in Jakarta to improve personal relations between the two parties on March 4. An informal approach is considered very necessary to facilitate various affairs that support diplomatic efforts of both sides. During the meeting, both sides discussed various matters, including the issue of consular services at the Romanian Embassy and the process of applying for Romanian scholarships for Indonesian students which is currently underway. It is hoped that the Romanian Embassy can facilitate visa processing for all Indonesian citizens, including business people who wish to visit Romania in the future.