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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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August
Welcome back to Book and Film Review, where we will review Indonesian books and movies. In today's edition, we will review a novel entitled "Claires" written by Valerie Patkar. Valerie Patkar herself, besides being a writer, is a mining engineer. Claires is her first work which was released in March 2018. Before published as a book, Claires had been published online in 2015. For Valerie, her writing inspirations are simple things: strangers on the street, dining table, empty cups, and many others. The other works of Valerie can be found online, namely Nonversation, Loversation, and Deverra which soon to be published. The book is about Claire Paveitria and her love story with Kai Deverra and Ares Nota. Claire Paveitria is an England-Bali descent student who possessess beautiful appearance and a boyfriend named Kai Deverra - an aspiring formula one racer in Silverstone, England. Claire and Kai are perfect pair: both having good appearance; loving, supporting, trusting, and understanding each other. During 4 years of relationship, they never fight. Their relationship is perfect from the outside, but apparently empty inside. Claire and Kai never have revealed what they feel. The long distance relationship began without problem. The meeting of Claire and Ares changes everything. Ares Nota, son of a billionare - Serge Nota, is a 24 year old childish guy who never knows the meaning of love. For him, women are just toys, disposable when he is bored. Their coincidental meeting changes both's lives. Ares who never believes in love, finds comfort in Claire. While Claire learns with Ares that loving must be happy. From Claire, Ares learns to grow up and to respect love. The closeness of Claire and Ares, as well as Kai still with Claire, force her to decide between Kai - the home she can returnt to which promises perfection; or Ares - the third person who suddenly come, but brings her true happiness. Valerie Patkar presents every character with strong traits. Claire who is matured, loves order, and hates to do childish things; Kai is ambitious, matured, but boring; and Ares is selfish, unpredictable, and childish; they were depicted along with the plot. Every description of every events and or characters' behavior are clear, making it easy for the reader to imagine it. The beauty of Bali Island as the setting incrases the romance between Claire, Ares, and Kai. Although the story starts boring and predictable, the author put a surprise in the middle, making the readers curious about the end of Claire's story. The 377-page novel can play readers' emotion. The diction can truly tell the love between Claire and Ares, and make the readers' cry when Claire, Kai, and Ares are at their lowest point. The message from Valerie Patkar is also conveyed well. All components of the novel complement each other, making it an interesting and entertaining to read.
"Love those who makes you happy, not those who makes you perfect. Since perfection does not guarantee your happiness. But, happiness can always make your life perfect."
It was a quote from a dialog between Claire and her father, telling that perfection cannot always present happiness. What is perfection, if there is something to sacrifice or to ignore? Sound selfish, but we can learn from this book that being selfish is not always bad. Sometimes we need to be selfish to be happy. Like two opposing magnetic pole, the book tells that two opposites can create something beautiful. Claires helps the reader to know love from different perspectives and forms. The appeal of Valerie Patkar's work is the qutoes, about loves, family, and many others. That was our brief review of a novel entitled "Claires" by Valerie Patkar.
August
Welcome back to Book and Film Review, where we will review Indonesian books and movies. In today's edition, we will review a novel entitled "Claires" written by Valerie Patkar. Valerie Patkar herself, besides being a writer, is a mining engineer. Claires is her first work which was released in March 2018. Before published as a book, Claires had been published online in 2015. For Valerie, her writing inspirations are simple things: strangers on the street, dining table, empty cups, and many others. The other works of Valerie can be found online, namely Nonversation, Loversation, and Deverra which soon to be published. The book is about Claire Paveitria and her love story with Kai Deverra and Ares Nota. Claire Paveitria is an England-Bali descent student who possessess beautiful appearance and a boyfriend named Kai Deverra - an aspiring formula one racer in Silverstone, England. Claire and Kai are perfect pair: both having good appearance; loving, supporting, trusting, and understanding each other. During 4 years of relationship, they never fight. Their relationship is perfect from the outside, but apparently empty inside. Claire and Kai never have revealed what they feel. The long distance relationship began without problem. The meeting of Claire and Ares changes everything. Ares Nota, son of a billionare - Serge Nota, is a 24 year old childish guy who never knows the meaning of love. For him, women are just toys, disposable when he is bored. Their coincidental meeting changes both's lives. Ares who never believes in love, finds comfort in Claire. While Claire learns with Ares that loving must be happy. From Claire, Ares learns to grow up and to respect love. The closeness of Claire and Ares, as well as Kai still with Claire, force her to decide between Kai - the home she can returnt to which promises perfection; or Ares - the third person who suddenly come, but brings her true happiness. Valerie Patkar presents every character with strong traits. Claire who is matured, loves order, and hates to do childish things; Kai is ambitious, matured, but boring; and Ares is selfish, unpredictable, and childish; they were depicted along with the plot. Every description of every events and or characters' behavior are clear, making it easy for the reader to imagine it. The beauty of Bali Island as the setting incrases the romance between Claire, Ares, and Kai. Although the story starts boring and predictable, the author put a surprise in the middle, making the readers curious about the end of Claire's story. The 377-page novel can play readers' emotion. The diction can truly tell the love between Claire and Ares, and make the readers' cry when Claire, Kai, and Ares are at their lowest point. The message from Valerie Patkar is also conveyed well. All components of the novel complement each other, making it an interesting and entertaining to read.
"Love those who makes you happy, not those who makes you perfect. Since perfection does not guarantee your happiness. But, happiness can always make your life perfect."
It was a quote from a dialog between Claire and her father, telling that perfection cannot always present happiness. What is perfection, if there is something to sacrifice or to ignore? Sound selfish, but we can learn from this book that being selfish is not always bad. Sometimes we need to be selfish to be happy. Like two opposing magnetic pole, the book tells that two opposites can create something beautiful. Claires helps the reader to know love from different perspectives and forms. The appeal of Valerie Patkar's work is the qutoes, about loves, family, and many others. That was our brief review of a novel entitled "Claires" by Valerie Patkar.
August
Welcome back to Book & Film Review where we will review Indonesian books and films. In today's edition, we will review a novel entitled "Dan Hujan Pun Berhenti" or "And the Rain Stops" by Farida Susanty. This novel was the first work of Farida Susanty, a woman who was born in Bandung, June 18 1990. Dan Hujan Pun Berhenti was written when she was in high school and was published in 2007. Until now, that title kept being reprinted. This novel made Farida won the Khatulistiwa Literary Award for Talented Young Writer category in 2007. This novel is about Leostrada Andhika Servorova Ekihara Miyazao or Eko, an Indo-Japan descent, naughty student of 103 or Wahutri High School, who was often summoned by counselor. With four of his friends: Luthfi, Adi, Kevin, and David, they call themselves Bunch of Bastards and often make troubles. However, behind it all, Leo is just a fragile young man. Leo leaves his home, since he cannot bear his family's condition. He feels empty, lonely, traumatic, and distrusts. His life is pitch black. And Leo hates rain, since under it, the world took Iris forever - the only friend Leo had, to whom he trusted all his feelings.Amidst his sorrow, he met Spiza - Spizaeuts Caerina. Both met in an "unusual" way. As if bewitched, Leo finds his Iris in Spiza. Thoughts about Iris guides Leo to keep getting closer to Spiza. Until the two feel comfortable, a bitter reality hits Leo. He must choose: grows up and makes peace with his past, or keeps being haunted by trauma which keeps killing him. Farida created the characters in her novel carefully. Quirky names and strong characterization are presented through every narration and dialogs. They incluude the depressed, deeply wounded Leo who longs for attention and affection; then, Spiza who is innocent, guilt-driven, and fearing betrayal; both selfish parents of Leo; as well as the funny and loyal friends of Leo. With setting in Bandung city, all teenagers' life are well-depicted by Farida. However, long dialogs and many footnones in the middle of the story makes the 322-page novel a little bit uncomfortable to read. Long dialogs in every chapter may exhaust the reader. Very unfortunate if this affects readers' opinion about the book, more overly if they do not finish it. Some conflicts in the novel are also too much for highschoolers, but isn't everything possible in fiction?. The diction used in the novel is still very typical of teenagers, easily understood, and not using too many foreign terms. Up and own plot as well as surprises keep the reades curious. Many messages on family, friendship, and love, and all are well-packaged by Farida.The theme is also very fresh and different from many other teenage novels. Therefore, the original and fresh idea is able to make Farida worthy for Khatulistiwa Literary Award.
"Hey! Why do you hang that?"
“Hei! Kenapa menggantungkan itu?"
"So that the rain won't fall."
"Biar hujan nggak turun."
"So what if it falls?"
"Memangnya kenapa kalau turun?"
"I'll die before I suicide."
"Aku akan keburu mati sebelum aku bunuh diri."
"You want to commit suicide?"
"Kamu mau bunuh diri?"
"Yes, only when it's not raining."
"Ya, asal nggak hujan."
That was a dialog between Leo and Spiza in their first meeting.Suicide and depression tie the two characters. Some characters of this novel are depicted as easily play with death. What intertesting is, such issues are quite common among teenagers yet often ignored. By bringing out suicide and depression in the novel, this hopefully can make people more aware about teenagers' mental health. The novel which have three different covers contains deep moral values. Besides reminding us to care with depression and suicide among teenagers, this book is full of messages. One of them is to make peace with the past; however dark it was, if we want to forgive and let it go, our life will be peaceful. Also, we should always accept God's fate, because everything destined by the God have some values in it. that was our brief review of Dan Hujan Pun Berhenti or And the Rain Stops by Farida Susanty.
August
Today in History over RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia. We start from an event on August 23, 1939, when Germany and Soviet Union signed agreement not to attack each other.
On August 23, 1939, Germany and Soviet Union agreed to make Non-Aggression Treaty not to attack each other. The treaty was signed by foreign affairs minister of the two countries. This shocked the world because powerfully, the two countries competed. After Nazi invaded Czechoslovakia, England affirmed its position to face invasion of Nazi. Prime minister of Neville Chamberlain at that time also declared its concern that Poland was being threatened by Invasion of Nazi. England felt obliged to assist Poland to avoid from Nazi. Thus, the only power, which was considered to be able to counterbalance Germany, was Soviet Union. Unfortunately, Hitler read this purpose and rushed to close Stalin until the Non-Aggression Treaty between the two countries was formed. But Germany violated the treaty by launching Barbarosa Operation on June 21st, 1941 to invade Russia.
The next event was in 1945, when the establishment of People’s Security Agency became the forerunner of the Indonesian Military.
President Soekarno officially announced the establishment of People’s Security Agency on August 23rd, 1945. The establishment of People’s Security Agency was alteration of the result of the session of the Preparatory Committee for Indonesian Independence on August 19, 1945 which before planning to establish National Army. The alteration was finally decided on August 22nd, 1945 not to establish national army. The leaders at that time chose to take diplomatic approach in a bid to get recognition on the independence which was just proclaimed. Through the government’s declaration on October 5th, 1945, People’s Security Agency was changed to be People’s Security Army and after experiencing several times alteration of name, finally it became Indonesian Military.
And the last event is that in 1949, Round Table Conference began to take place in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Round Table Conference was a meeting which was held in The Hague, the Netherlands from August 23rd until November 2nd, 1949 between representatives of Republic of Indonesia, the Netherlands and Bijeenkomst voor Federaal Overleg to represent some countries which were created by the Netherlands on Indonesia islands. The conference was a bright moment for Indonesian people to gain recognition of dignity from the Netherlands in a bid to solve conflict between Indonesia and the Netherlands. Indonesia tries to become an independent country from the invaders. The outcome of the conference was that the dignity from the Dutch colonial government had to be handed over to Republic of Indonesia, except Western Papua. Indonesia wanted all ex-regions of the East Indies to become Indonesian regions, while the Dutch wanted to make the Western Papua separated because of different ethnic. The conference was closed without concrete decision on it. Therefore, paragraph 2 mentioned that the Western Papua was not part of the handing over and the problem would be solved within one year.
August
This is RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia with Mosaic of Archipelago. Today, we are presenting information about thousands of residents of Banda Aceh city join healthy walking – traditional party. Next information is that avocado from West Pasaman becomes menu for athletes of Asian Games. The last information is that humanitarian ship anchors i Lombok.
More than 3 thousands of Aceh residents and their neighboring areas enthusiastically joined health walking and traditional party for tribute of state-owned enterprises -BUMN being present for Indonesia. The activity was to enliven the commemoration of the 73rd independence day of Indonesia in Banda Aceh. In 2018, Ministry of State-owned enterprises appointed Indonesia Bank Negara Indonesia -BNI as major coordinator supported by PT Surveyor Indonesia to hold the 2018 program of the state-owned enterprises in Aceh province. One of the activities is healthy walking. It was centralized in Blang Padang, Banda Aceh on Sunday (19/8) and was attended by Mayor of Banda Aceh, Aminullah Usman, Vice President Director of BNI, Herry Sidharta and Director for Indonesia Surveyor Finance, Rosmanidar Zulkifli. Vice President Director of BNI, Herry Sidharta on his press release on Sunday (19/8) said that the healthy walking is one of participations of BNI and Surveyor Indonesia in a series of activities of ”BUMN being present for Indonesia initiated by Ministry of BUMN to enliven the commemoration of the 73rd independence day of Indonesia. Moreover, BUMN all provinces in Indonesia are expected to trigger economic development in the regions particularly in outermost, and remote regions.
Next information is that avocado from West Pasaman becomes menu for athletes of Asian Games.
Avocado from West Pasaman, West Sumatera becomes menu for athletes of Asian Games 2018 at exhibition and conference of Asian Games 2018 at the office of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Jakarta. General Director of Remote Development, Ministry of Villages, Remote Development and Transmigration, Samsul Widodo on Press Release on Sunday said that West Pesaman is categorized as remote district. But in fact, it has extraordinary potential. The Ministry wants to introduce fruits, especially tropical fruit to athletes and guests of Asian Games. Avocado type of cape is the original product of Girimaju village, Nagari Kotobaru, West Pasaman regency. He said that to keep increasing productivity and efficiency of product in the remote area, he will apply concept of "smart farming". Meanwhile, Head of Farmers Group Association “Karya Bersama” in Nagari Kotobaru, Usnil Amri explained that his side becomes proud for his district to promote avocado type of cape to athletes of Asian Games 2018 and embassy. Amri said that athletes of Asian Games 2018 will be invited to visit Expo and Conference Asian Games 2018. They will be accompanied by representatives from their embassy.
Last information of Mosaic of Archipelago is that humanitarian ship anchors in Lombok.
Lombok Humanitarian Ship which transported thousand tons of relief assistance arrived in Carik port, North Lombok regency on Monday morning (20/8). The assistance was transported by Banjarmasin Indonesian Warship after sailing for 3 days. The presence of Lombok Humanitarian Ship was welcomed directly by Quick Response Action and the Indonesian Navy. The process of loading and unloading logistic was also witnessed by Senior Vice President of ACT, Syuhelmaidi Syukur and some representatives of the Indonesian Military officers. He further said that the assistance which had arrived consists of staple needs, blankets, ready clothing, medicines, field tents and many others. Syuhelmaidi said at Carik port ,North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara on Monday (20/8) that the logistics given by Indonesian people arrived in Lombok after sailing from Jakarta on 17 August. He also stated that the logistic is expected to alleviate the burden of evacuees during emergency response phase and recovery. By tagline “Bersatu Bantu Lombok” (Together Helping Lombok), it is hoped that support and participation of all Indonesian people are getting stronger.
August
Here are the Headlines of several national newspapers published today, August 21, 2018.
We begin with Kompas on "Inspiration from Medals."
Indonesia isreally happy in the two days since the opening of the Asian Games 2018. Until Monday (20/8/2018), Indonesian contingents have collected 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze medals. The sports which could grab the gold medals are those that have been predicted before exceptfor women's 48 kg weightlifting which only got silver. Besides that, cycling which was not targeted to grab gold by the government has succefully got2 gold medal. On Sunday, Indonesia obtained one gold in women's individual poomsae Taekwondo, by Defia Rosmaniar.
On Monday, Indonesia collected three gold medals from wushu by Lindswell Kwok and cycle downhill by Khoiful Mukhib and Tiara Andini Prastika. Silvers were submitted by Sri Wahyuni Agustiani from women's 48kg weightlifting. Meanwhile, two bronzes were given by Surahmat in men's 56kg weighlifting and Nining Porwaningsih in downhill. The efforts of those athletes in seizing the medals were not only about defeating the opponents, but also defeating their own selves. They had postponed their interests and even bore pain, for the sake of achievement.
Meanwhile, Republika wrote "Indonesia Plays Better."
Some Indonesian athletes made achievements in the Asian Games 2018. Indonesia added three medals from wushu and downhill on Monday. Gold in wushu was obtained by Indonesian main athlete, Lindswell Kwok who played in taijiquan and taijijian. She gained 9.75 points in taijiquan on Sunday morning, and another 9.75 in taijijian yesterday.
We end the Headlines with Tempo on "Aftershock Predicted Goes to Northeast of Lombok."
Aftershocks are predicted to keep happening in West Nusa Tenggara in the next two days. People in Lombok Island and Sumbawa Island were asked to anticipate further disaster in the form of landslide and collapsing building. Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency Head Dwikorita Karnawati said, earthquake may continue due to the previous fault is trying to stabilize. Dwikorita Karnawati yesterday said, aftershocks will head to northeast, since it is in different cluster.
August
Religious tourism attraction in Semarang is able to attract other countries. As we know, many houses of worship in the capital city of Central Java, have their uniqueness and characteristic. There are 6 religions which are recognized in Indonesia, and their houses of worship can be found in Semarang and become religious tourism objects. The oldestone is Taqwa Sekayu mosque which was built in 1413, and the second oldest mosque in Indonesia. Semarang Mayor, Hendrar Prihadi explored a number of cooperations with other countries which has historical relations with Semarang. After exploring cooperationwith Chinato develop tourism object, Sam Poo Kong. Last Sunday (19/8/2018) Hendrar Prihadi explored cooperation with Malaysia to develop historical tourism object, Wali Songo in Semarang. Mayor Hendrar Prihadi received the management of Raja Sakti At Thomim Sunan Kalijaga Malaysia foundation in Semarang. The representative of the delegation Mohamad Sahrulnizam MR expressed that his visit to Semarang was encouraged by sense of brotherhood of big family to support each other in various sectors. Mohamad Sahrulnizam also believed that the meeting is also able to become the adhesive of relations between Indonesia and Malaysia.
People and foreign tourist as well as domestic tourist will be presented again various events in Boost-Sanur Village Festival 2018. The event which is one the top 10 agendas of Tourism Ministry in 2018, will be held in Sanur. Chairman of Sanur Development Foundation who is also chairman of Boost Sanur Village Festival, Ida Bagus Gede Sidartha Putra told the journalists on Monday (20/8/2018) that the event will be held for 5 days from August 22-26. The theme of this year is Mandala Giri. Ida Bagus Gede Sidartha said that Mandala Giri as a spirit of thinking to focus attention again on Mt. Agung. His party targeted Boost Sanur Village Festival 2018 can book positive result comparing 2017.
“Meugang” tradition has been practiced by Acehnese people from generation to generation. The tradition is celebrated by Acehnese people to welcome religious holidays, such as month of Ramadhan, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. In one year, the tradition is celebrated three times. To celebrate Meugang, Acehnese people buy meat at traditional market. Usually, people have bought meat two days before lebaran and fasting festivities. Even though the price of the meat during this time is expensive, buying meat and eat it with their family, is a must for Acehnese. Banda Aceh Mayor, Aminullah Usman told the journalists on Tuesday (21/8/2018) that Meugang tradition only exists in Aceh. The mayor said that the tradition is celebrated as gratitude to the God on good fortune. Meanwhile, Head of the Center for Cultural Value Conservationof Aceh, Irini Dewi Wanti mentioned that Meugang tradition in Aceh has been determined as intangible cultural heritage since 2016.
August
Indonesia and the Philippines are ready to welcome their 70 years of diplomatic relations in 2019 by strengthening bilateral cooperation especially in economy. This was stated by Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister, Retno Marsudi and Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Philippines, Alan Peter Cayetano, in their meeting in Jakarta on Monday (20/8). In the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation especially in economic sector to translate close relations that are almost three-fourth of a century for the welfare of the people. One of issues which becomes their concern, is the intensification of connectivity especially Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) route between Davao City and Bitung to encourage bilateral economy which was agreed by the two presidents last year. According to minister Retno, the increasing of the connectivity will further open the door to trade and encourage business activities of the two countries, especially local communities. Indonesia also welcomes the invitation of the government of the Philippines to strengthen economic cooperation especially in investment for the development of South Philippines which becomes autonomic region. The situation in the South of the Philippines is hoped better by legalization of Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) by the Philippines’ parliamentary in July 2018.
The commemoration of the 73rd Independence of Indonesia which was held by Ho Chi Minh City Union Friendship Organizations (HUFO), was made used by the Indonesian consulate general to conduct integrated promotion of economy, social and culture by introducing Indonesian art culture and product especially aircraft and train product. During the event, the Indonesian Consulate General expressed the close relations between Indonesian and Vietnam leaders since the beginning of the independence. The high-level visits are still going on until now. The consul also informed that flight route of HCMC – Bali is being tried by low budget airlines. In addition, the consul also conveyed Indonesian supports to the government of Vietnam by offering Indonesian products such as aircraft and train. Based on tradition, the Indonesian anniversary is followed by the cutting of tumpeng (mount-shaped yellow rice) by the consul which was given to leader of HUFO and Vietnam-Indonesia Friendship Association (VIFA). The event was enlivened by dance performance which was performed by Indonesian students who study at University of Social Sciences and Humanities (USSH).
The increase of economic cooperation between Indonesia – Iran supports the state growth rate in each country, among others through the increase in trade cooperation, tariffs, medicines industry and many others by eliminating obstacles and changing them to be challenge. This was stated by Indonesian Ambassador to Iran, Octavino Alimudin, on the diplomatic reception to commemorate the independence of Indonesia, in Tehran, on Sunday (19/8). The ambassador said that the two countires exchanged export’s commodity in oil and gas, mining, agricultural and industrial products such as foods and beverages. Various obstacles in economic and trade turn to be challenges especially for capability of the two countries. Therefore, both countries must work together to support each other through strengthening capacity building including technology transfer.
August
The Film “November the 10th” or “Battle of Surabaya” by Mohammad Suyanto, Hery Soelistio, and Adi Djayusman won the category of “Best Animation or Animated Sequence” at the Amsterdam International Filmmaker Festival. The film produced in 2015 was nominated for three categories, namely best sound, best film, and best animation. The trophy for the winner of best animation category was received by Deputy Ambassador of Indonesian Embassy to the Netherlands in The Hague, Mr. Fikry Cassidy, representing the MSV Pictures Production House which could not attend the festival. The achievement of ‘Battle of Surabaya’ the movie at the 2018 Amsterdam International Film Festival marks the success of the film of having successfully received 24 international awards.
The embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Bangkok introduced a new platform called “The E-library of the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok” or “KBRI Bangkok E-library”. The application is presented by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok in a bid to support the government’s program in developing the quality of education, dissemination of information, and promotion of Indonesian culture. The E-library of the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok is a digital library application that can be used on the iOS and Android platform. Within this application, there are 2.500 books, magazines, and newspapers provided by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok in collaboration with 700 publishers both domestic and overseas. Indonesian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, Ahmad Rusdi after the launching of the digital library at the Indonesian Embassy Building in Bangkok, Saturday (18th of August 2018), said that this E-library is the first digital library of the Indonesian Embassy in the world. The launching of the application was carried out in line with the commemoration of the 73rd Independence Day of Indonesia held by the Indonesian Embassy in Bangkok.
Coordinating Minister of Human Development and Culture, Puan Maharani, received the new Vice Prime Minister of the People’s Republic of China, Sun Chunland on Sunday (19th of August 2018). Both of them discussed the preparation of the 4th High Level Meeting People to People Exchange Mechanism (HLM-PEM) to be held in China. During his visit, Vice Prime Minister, Sun Chunlan also attended the Opening Ceremony of the 18th Asian Games, and it was her first time visiting Indonesia after she was inaugurated as the new Vice Prime Minister replacing Liu Yandong in March 2018. Through the 4th High Level Meeting People to People Exchange Mechanism (HLM-PEM), Indonesia and China have boosted their intensity in education partnership. It is recorded that there were about 14,000 Indonesian students in China in 2017 on which the trend increases every year. The another cooperation to be conducted between China and Indonesia is the cooperation of research and technology in which both of the governments support the implementation of cooperation stated in the 2018-2020 Plan of Action on Science, Technology, and Innovation Cooperation. The plan includes the implementation of Young Scientist Program facilitating Indonesian young researchers to obtain working opportunity and conducting research with Chinese researchers.
August
Scout Movement Needs Revitalization to Face Different Challenges
Written by MaryatiPresident Joko Widodo said that the Scout Movement must revitalize itself so that it can continue to form strong, resilient, noble, and innovative based on Pancasila philosophy humans. Revitalization of the Scout Movement is needed because the challenges faced by the young generation are now very different from what was faced in the past. The President was speaking at the 57th Scout Day Commemoration Ceremony at Gajahmada Field, Wiladatika Recreational Park, Cibubur, Jakarta, Tuesday (8/14) afternoon. The Scouts , said the President, must be taught not only the Morse language, but also digital language and knowledge, coding, and artificial intelligence, including knowledge about Advance robotic, and the internet. He said, the language and knowledge of the industrial revolution 4.0 which had begun to change the face of human civilization in the world, must be known. The head of state reminded that now the economy is changing, politics is changing, socio-culture is changing, everything is changing. Therefore, he asked members of the Scout Movement to emphasize that behind line-up exercises, building tents, training to make knots there are superior values of discipline, superior values of perseverance and noble character. These superior values are needed by Indonesia's young generation to win global competition now and in the future. These areneeded to bring Indonesia into a winning nation, become a victorious nation. All of that, must be instilled by the Scout Movement in creative ways, current ways, ways that are favored and captivate the attention of generation Y and Generation Z, who are critical,want to work hard, whose behavior is already increasingly digital. That, the president emphasized, must be considered by the Scout Movement to remain relevant to the lives of Indonesia's young generation today. Ending his speech, President Jokowi left a message to all members of the Scout Movement throughout the archipelago. First, to remember and maintain always Pancasila and Unity in Diversity. Secondly, to continue being a generation that is in thirst for achievement, for work hard in any field that the scout members live, because the achievements are the pride of the nation. And thirdly, if the time comes for a generation of Scout Movement members to lead this nation, the President entrusts them with the Indonesia's future. Meanwhile, Chairman of the National Scout Movement Adhyaksa Dault in a live broadcast at Pro 3 RRI, explained this year theme “ Scouts as Adhesive of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia-NKRI was to strengthen the cadre's determination to become a Glue of Unity between the nations. He explained, Scouts maintain the continuity of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia by becoming a glue of the nation regardless of the Religion of Race and Groups - SARA. With formal education the challenges are increasingly evident with the existence of drug problems and inter-student brawls. Creative breakthroughs continue to take place in Scout cadres with character education.