Streaming
Program Highlight
Company Profile
Feature (1297)
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
September
Yogyakarta Special Region –DIY, which has a lot of tourism potentials, is strong in the field of culture, and is known in the world, such as Prambanan Temple, Geopark, and marine tourism. For the acceleration of tourism development, the Yogyakarta Regional Government has set a priority for tourism objects to be developed for domestic and foreign tourists. Head of Capacity Building Section of the Development Administration Bureau and Natural Resources Yogyakarta Regional Secretary, Doni Dwi Yogya Handoko said on Wednesday (26/9) that his side has set a prioritized portfolio in the Yogyakarta tourism sector. He emphasized that there are seven priority tourist destinations: the Keraton-Malioboro and its surroundings, the Prambanan-Ratu Boko Temple area and its surroundings, the slopes of Mt. Merapi and its surroundings, the Gunung Sewu Karst area and its surroundings. In addition, there are also the Parangtritis area, Depok-Kuwaru and surrounding areas, the Menoreh Mountains and surrounding areas, as well as the Kasongan-Tembi, Wukirsari and surrounding areas. As for the construction and development of target markets, seven Yogyakarta tourism priority destinations are targeted foreign tourists from the Netherlands, Japan, France, Germane, and ASEAN countries.
Besides successful achievements and implementation, the 2018 Asian Games held on August 18-September 2 has helped boost economic growth in Palembang, South Sumatra. Acting Governor of South Sumatra, Hadi Prabowo in the evaluation of the 2018 Asian Games, Wednesday (26/9) said that South Sumatra's economic growth in 2018 increases to 5.51 percent compared to 2017 which reached 5,027 percent. Even South Sumatra's economic growth is above Indonesia's economic growth that reached 5.07 percent. The wider impact of organizing the 2018 Asian Games also covers other fields, such as infrastructure development, increased tourism and hospitality industry. While other impacts are on the field of cultural exchange, cooperation among provinces and countries, as well as providing education for the community on the implementation of the 2018 Asian Games. Furthermore, Hadi Prabowo said that in the infrastructure sector, Light Rail Train -LRT and 13 available stations will be integrated with other modes of transportation. Economic policy and regional stability in South Sumatra are quite stable with the implementation of two major events: the 2018 Asian Games and simultaneous general elections in 2018.
Governor of Bangka Belitung Islands, Erzaldi Rosman said that the Asian Para Games (APG) 2018 torch relay in Pangkalpinang City could improve the enthusiasm of the people in the area to have exercise. He also said in Pangkalpinang on Wednesday that not all regions could get moments like this. He hoped that the Asian Para Games spirit would become global spirit. Meanwhile, Chairperson of the Ceremony Division of Indonesia Asian Para Games 2018 Organizing Committee –INAPGOC, Raja Sapta Oktohari said that the third Asian Para Games fire is the spirit of the Asian Para Games that had existed in Asia. According to him, the Asian Para Games is the most prestigious sporting event for people with disabilities in Asia. This is the most historic moment for Indonesia, because Indonesia hosts the Asian Para Games for the first time. Pangkalpinang City becomes the city of the seven Asian Para Games torch parades before ending in Jakarta.
September
Seminar and business exploration between Indonesia and Laos business player is hoped to be able to increase people to people contact between the two countries and to encourage Indonesian entrepreneur to invest abroad especially in Laos. This was stated by Indonesian Ambassador to Laos, Pratito Soeharyo while opening the Investment Forum attended by Indonesia and Laos entrepreneurs in Vientiane, on September 21, 2018. The event received good responds from Laos entrepreneurs and open an opportunity for business cooperation between the two countries. The Indonesian Embassy to Vientiane always facilitates the event to support economic diplomacy among the two countries. During the forum the two sides also signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on buying and selling potassium chloride (KCL) between Lao Kaiyuan Mining Sole Co., Ltd., representing by You Mouyun and PT. Gresik Cipta Sejahtera, representing by Agung Setiya Budhi. It was expected the cooperation contract would worth US$ 5.2 million per year.
For the first time, Indonesian consulate general in Nouméa, New Caledonia held a great performance entitled “Angklung pour l’Harmonie”. In accordance with the name, the event was aimed to strengthen relationship among all ethnics in New Caledonia. The first vice of Nouméa mayor, Jean-Pierre Delrieu, while opening the event said that Angklung has extra-ordinary philosophy. Angklung is an instrument which cannot be played alone, like human who must help one each other.The performance also involved dozen of artists not only from Indonesian community but also from Kanak, European, Walis, Chinese, and Vietnamese communities. The event which was held at Kiosque à Musique, city park was supported by Noumea hall, and great figures of Caledonia, such as Australian Consulate General, Honorable Consul of Japan, Honorable Consul of Vietnam, Head of Association of China, Representative of Directorate of Pacific Community, Vice Chairman of Congress, even French High Commissioner for New Caledonia.
Indonesian Embassy to Sofia held Wonders of Indonesia 2018 which involved Indonesian designer, Ghea Panggabean. She was invited to perform in Sofia Fashion Week Autum 2018, by performing Regalia Nusantara fashion show which showcased various kinds of South Sumatera songkets, procession and cultural performance of Gending Sriwijaya, and also collecting charity funds for earthquake victims in Lombok. The visitors of the event also could enjoy various Indonesian typical foods beginning from satay, rendang, yellow rice, pesmol fish, martabak, fried noodle, onde-onde until dadar gulung.The event which was held on September 21, 2018, was conducted to commemorate the 73rd independence of Indonesia and also the 62nd Indonesia – Bulgaria bilateral relation. Around 400 visitors including government, diplomatic representatives, businessmen, public and academists, showed their enthusiasmin witnessing the event. In her speech, Indonesian Ambassador of Sofia said that Bulgaria is one of Indonesia’s important partners in Balkan. Wonders of Indonesia 2018 did not only show the power of relation of the two countries but also open potential to increase better relation in the next future. Bulgaria DeputyForeign Affairs Minister also appreciated all promotion effortsconducted by Indonesian Embassy to Sofia all this time.
September
PT Pertamina distributed financial assistance to reconstruct some damage mosques due to earthquake in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. This was stated by Head Terminal Operation of Pertamina, Ampenan, La Imbo, in Mataram, on Tuesday (25/9). La Imbo said the finance assistance was handed over to Head of Environment and Caretakers of mosques at Ampenan district, Mataram city. Pertamina hoped the assistance could used well and then reported in the form of document of mosque reconstruction process since it was collected by Pertamina’s workers. Communication and CSR Officer of Pertamina, East Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Edi Mangun, added that the distribution of the finance was in accordance with mechanism of state own enterprises which is regulated through direction of regent/mayor. Edi Mangun who also becomes Pertamina’s volunteer for earthquake in West Nusa Tenggara, said that currently, his party still focuses to provide assistance for the victims of the earthquake in North Lombok, and East Lombok regencies. Pertamina has moved fast to distribute the assistance one day after the earthquake shock the area. Pertamina also built 250 units temporarily homes which can be occupied by 500 families. Besides that, Pertamina also mobilized 80 volunteers in East Lombok and North Lombok.
Regional Disaster Management Agency of South Tapanuli said that the participation of all society’s element is important and really hoped in tackling every disaster. This was stated by Chief Executive of Regional Disaster Management Agency of South Tapanuli, Ilham Suhardi, to Antara in South Tapanuli on Tuesday (25/9). Law number 23/2014 on regional government, derivative presidential regulation number 2/2018, mention that National Disaster Management Agency / Regional Disaster Management Agencywere responsible to provide basic services. However, in implementing the regulation, his party tends to get constraints, beginning from limited facilities until budget. He reminded, South Tapanuli is was an area quite prone to disasters, beginning from land slide, flood, earthquake until forst and land fire.Therefore, Ilham Suhardihoped the disasters become attention of all parties. He also said sinergy among society, businesses, institution and other regional organizations have been appropriate in one step to face diaster.
District Attorney of Mamuju, West Sulawesi, guards the use of village funds in two regencies, namely Central Mamuju and Mamuju. Head of the regional Attorney, Andi Muhammad Hamka, said on Monday (24/9) that his party has conveyed to all Heads of the villages in the regions to manage their working program by asking input from the head of environment, head of neighborhood and local figure to make the finance can be used effectively in accordance with community’s designation and needs. Andi Muhammad Hamka added that all of the village finance in Mamuju and Central Mamuju have been spent well. He also said that had received report from the society on the irregularities in the use of the village funds. But, after doing investigation there was no evidence of the allegations. However, his party will keep doing supervision on the village funds management. Hamka also said the alleged corruption in Mamuju and Central Mamuju Regencies, have no strong evidence. He appreciated the people who reported the irregularities on the use of the village budget.
September
The Bantul Regency Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency -BPBD reported the tsunami detection radar would be installed in Parangtritis Beach area. Acting Head of Bantul BPBD, Dwi Daryanto said on last Saturday that some time ago, representatives of the Japanese Government and the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) had come to submit plans for installing the tsunami radar.He said, the tsunami radar whose shape is like a satellite dish would later be installed on the south coast. The place is in the west part of the Parangtritis Beach SAR Post. According to Dwi Daryanto, this radar has a sensor that is connected to the satellite. So, it can detect tsunami. He added that similar tools are also installed on the beaches of Purworejo and Cilacap. He also pointed out that the radar would detect earthquakes that could potentially cause a tsunami in southern waters. So, the information will be faster for the people to get to know, especially the early warning system.
Since 2014, the World Craft Council has established Yogyakarta as the World Batik City. Afterwards, every two years, the predicate must be reviewed whether Yogyakarta is still worthy of being the world batik city or not. This year, the WCC will review Yogyakarta as the world's batik city.Chairperson of the Yogyakarta National Craft Council (Dekranas), GKR Hemas after holding a meeting related to Jogja International Batik Biennale (JIBB) at Kepatihan Yogyakarta on Saturday said that to maintain Yogyakarta as a World Batik city, her side held JIBB which peaked from 2-6 October 2018. The activities will cover national and international symposiums and workshops on batik with the theme 'Batik for Sustainability'.According to Hemas, traditional batik must be properly inherited. She also said that many people do not understand the difference among printed batik, written batik and stamped batik. To distinguish them,, Hemas hoped that the local government has to make rules that along Malioboro, printing batik products are placed separately in a bid to provide lessons to the community. So, batik may keep surviving. She added that next, the WCC will assess a number of aspects. Take for examples; historical view is still strong; it’s education for young people related to batik, and batik conservation efforts. She hopes that the predicate of the City of Batik World does not move to another city.
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said that Bali's revenue would increase by around Rp1.4 trillion from the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund -IMF and the World Bank.The meeting of two important institutions in the financial world has a significant impact by creating more than 30 thousand jobs.That is a very significant impact and creates around 32,700 employees. When inaugurating Tugu Ngurah Rai intersection underpass, in Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali, on Saturday (22/9), Minister Luhut Binsar Panjaitan said that the income would be obtained from expenses of accommodation, food and beverage and other needs to support the meeting. Minister Luhut, who is also Chair of the National Committee of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meeting, added that a study from the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) projects that the conference would increase economic growth in Bali. Regarding the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bali, Minister Luhut said that based on the latest data, the number of participants to be present is estimated to reach more than 19,000 people. The annual IMF and World Bank meetings will take place October 8-14 2018 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC) Nusa Dua, Badung. The participants who have confirmed to be present are finance ministers, central bank governors, entrepreneurs and investors to the media from 189 countries.
September
Minister of Public Works and Public Housing -PUPR, Basuki Hadimuljono attended Business Indonesia Roundtable Meeting in Madrid, Spain on Friday (21/9). The meeting is aimed at enhancing cooperation of Indonesia-Spain either at government-to-government level or business-to-business level, especially in infrastructure. One day before the meeting, Minister Basuki met leader of Duero industrial company to discuss cooperation potential in supporting supply of equipment of road safety. The result of the meeting will be followed up through more detail discussion along with related state-owned enterprises which before having cooperation with Duero in infrastructure of toll road at Balikpapan-Samarinda, East Kalimantan province and other national roads.
Indonesia still becomes the main investment destination country for Singaporean entrepreneurs. Because, it is supported by various backgrounds, such as the increase in the index of ease of doing business with a large market potential, and a large number of available human resources. After meeting with Singaporean minister of Trade and Industry, on Sunday (23/9), Minister of Industry, Hartarto said that the government also has launched road map of Making Indonesia 4.0 as strategy and clear direction for preparedness to enter industrial revolution era of fourth generation. Therefore, the increase of Indonesia-Singapore’s cooperation is hoped to be able to get benefit each other and to be able to strengthen economy of the two countries. On semester One 2018, Singaporean investment value to Indonesia was recorded worth US$ 5.04 billion or increase 38 percent compared with similar period of the previous year. The government is active to attract Singaporean investors to industrial area of Kendal which is cooperation between Indonesian and Singaporean investors. Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Ngurah Swajaya stated that collaboration potential of Indonesia – Singapore for the next future will be established in the digital economy. One of the priorities is development of Nongsa Digital Park in Batam as concrete form of agreement of the two heads of the state to make Batam as digital bridge of Singapore to Indonesia.
The government of Indonesia and Suriname revitalized cooperation of the two countries through the 5th Mutual Commission Session of Indonesia-Suriname in Paramaribo on September 17-18, 2018. The session succeeded to revitalize not only historical and cultural attachments between Indonesia and Suriname, but also commitment of the two countries to strengthen and to encourage concrete result, especially in the field of economic and technical working. The governments of the two states are committed to enhancing cooperation in economy; one of them is through opening wider market access for products of the two countries. In addition, both countries explore form of agreement of free trade between Indonesia and Caribbean communities by using Suriname as center event in the Caribbean communities’ region. The two countries also intensify information exchanged in infrastructure and investment. Meanwhile, in revitalizing historical and cultural attachments between Indonesia and Suriname, the both sides affirmed the need to follow-up formation of Diaspora Institute which is initiated by Suriname, reminding that there is a major role of Javanese society descent in Suriname.
September
Bangka Belitung Province is well known as "muntok white pepper” producer. Evidently, the plantation commodity of the region was inheritedby the Dutch government, to support the operational cost of tin ore mining. Head ofTin Museum of Indonesia, Muhammad Taufik, in Pangkalpinang, Tuesday (18/9) hoped the history of Muntok white pepper can add the visitors’ knowledge. He said that the 19th centurywas full of uncertainty on tin price. At that time, the tin price drooped and caused minings faced difficulty to continue its business. To survive, they looked for supporting finance by opening pepper plantation at surrounding the mining. They employed mine’s labors. The Dutch government sent a botanical expert team led by J,H Teijsmann to promote pepper plants in Bangka, to support the stability of life of tin ore miners.
Ministry of Industry through Directorate of Small and Medium Industry declared their readiness to facilitate entrepreneurship candidadtes on craft and fashion industry in Bandung, West Java to be able to realize their business through Creative Business Incubatorprogram. There were around 120 candidadtes who participated in Creative Incubator 2018Talk Show. This was stated by Director of Small and Medium Industry of Chemistry, Chotling, Diverse, and Craft, Ministry of Industry, E Ratna Utarianingrum, in Bandung, on Monday (17/9). Earlier, a similar event was conducted in Jakarta, and on September 28, in Bali. Creative Incubator Talk Show presented a number of speakers in creative industry sector, such as Head of Design and Product Development Brodo Footwearand Retail Marketing Officer Duanyam. According to Ratna, through the program, the young candidadtes will be given training and accompaniment to develop their business. The candicates will selected to participate in Creative Business Incubator Program from October 13th until December 1st in Jakarta. In addition, the candidates also will be given knowledge on business development strategy, product marketing, and increasing their motivation on entrepreneurship.
Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection, Yohana Susana Yembise plans to develop Maluang village in Berau regency as the first village that free from child’s pornography. This was stated by Minister Yohana in the planning event of village of free from child’s pornography at Maluang village on Tuesday (18/9). The minister hoped Maluang can become role model to other villages in Berau regency and East Kalimantan Province. The minister also hoped, with the success of the program, so someday the village can lead up friendly village to the children and women in Indonesia. The minister affirmed that children must be saved from pornography, violence and dicrimination. She said big support of resident will make Maluang village a child-friendly village. It will be an embrio to bring the village to be child-friendly village. In the mutual declaration, Maluang villagers are ready to make their village free from pornography.
September
Today in History over RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia.
We start from an event on 15 September 1916, for the first time, England used tanks at battle of Somme in France at the First World War.
During the battle in Somme, British troops attacked sporadically Germany. They introduced their tanks firstly in the history. In Flers-Courcelette,around 40 primitive tanks passed 1,5 kilometers in enemy area. Unfortunately, they were too slow in maintaining attacking position and susceptible to engine damage. Therefore, General Douglas Haig,War Commander of allied troops in Somme looked at big potential for future war so that he ordered it to War Department to produce hundreds of tanks.
We move on to an event of Google.com registered as domain name
Google was established by 2 friends: Larry Page and Sergey Brin. They established Google while they were still at Stanford University. Address of Google.com has been registered since 15th September 1997. According to Wikipedia, Google officially became a company on 4th September 1998.Besides the two people, another name that brought Google to be a big technology company is Eric Schmidt. He is well-known as professional businessman. While it has been 6 years as private company, Google chose to be public enterprise by selling its share to public on 19th August 2004 at stock exchange in New York, USA.
We end Today in History with information about International Democracy Day. It was determined by the United Nations at a meeting in Cairo, Egypt. The meeting of Inter-Parliamentary Council conducted universal declaration about democracy on
15 September 1997. Finally, the UN held 46th General Assembly plenary meeting on
8 November 1997 that resulted in resolution of A/RES/62/7 which stated 15 September as International Democracy Day.
That’s Today in History from RRI World Service Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta.
September
Here is the Headlines of several national newspapers published today, September 15, 2018.
We begin with Kompas which wrote “Reservoir Water Keeps Decreasing”.
The water of more reservoirs in a number of regions is decreasing. Effective water management is needed immediately so as not to interfere with national food stability. In Central Java, four reservoirs with a capacity of 6 million - 10 million cubic meters have dried up. As a result, 5,000 hectares of agricultural land do not get irrigation water supply. The four reservoirs are Botok Reservoir and Brambang Reservoir in Sragen Regency, and Kedunguling Reservoir and Plumbon Reservoir in Wonogiri Regency. Head of Irrigation and Raw Water Division of the Public Works Office, Water Resources, and Spatial Planning of Central Java, Ketut Arsa Indra Watara said on Friday that in addition to the four reservoirs that are drying up, the water discharge in 13 other reservoirs also decreases by 20-50 percent. However, overall the water supply is still maintained.
Moving on to Media Indonesia with its headline “Reveal Total the Century case”.
Corruption Eradication Commission -KPK was asked to resolve the handling of the Rp. 6.7 trillion bailout funds to Bank Century, including requesting information from the 6th Indonesian President, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.The Century bank case reoccurs after the media reported from Hong Kong, Asia Sentinel, with the title “Indonesian's SBY Government Vast Criminal Conspiracy”. The results of the investigation written by John Berthelsen said that the SBY government had committed a money laundering conspiracy of US $ 12 billion dollars or around Rp177 trillion in the Century bank bailout. One of the initiators of the Century Bank Special Committee in the House of Representatives -DPR, Mukhamad Misbakhun said that it is time for KPK to fully uncover the mega scandal.
We end the Headlines with Republika which wrote “Producers Are Asked for Halal Certification Immediately”.
Deputy Chairperson of the House of Representatives Commission 8, Ace Hasan Syadzily asked all producers to comply with the rules contained in the Halal Product Guarantee Act. He emphasized that there would be sanctions for producers who do not immediately conduct halal certification of their products in accordance with the provisions in the Halal Product Guarantee Act. Even though, currently the Halal Product Guarantee Agency is still awaiting the Draft Government Regulation to be able to act in a bid to fulfill the rights of Muslim consumers. Ace also pointed out that the sanctions that can be imposed to producers are varied. For example, their products cannot be circulated if they do not meet the Halal Product Guarantee Act. However, the House of Representatives also urged the government to immediately ratify the Draft Government Regulation on Halal Product Guarantees because the Draft Government Regulation will be legally binding for related stakeholders.
That’s Headlines.
September
This is RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia with Diplomatic Corner, a program which presents information about activities and progress of Indonesian diplomacy in the international world.
The first information is from Cairo, Egypt.
Spice products from Indonesia, especially nutmeg and clove are in demand by Egyptian market. To fulfill the demand of the market, an Indonesian company has booked contract of shipment of 28 tons of nutmeg to Egypt. The nominal of the purchase contract reaches more than US$163 thousand dollars. The signing of the contract between Indonesian and Egyptian company was conducted at Indonesian embassy of Cairo, Egypt on Sunday (9/9). In addition to exporting nutmeg, the contract also booked purchase of 15 tons of nutmeg from Indonesia, worth US$99 thousand dollars. The signing of the contract was witnessed by Indonesian Ambassador to Egypt, Helmy Fauzi and Attaché of Trade of the Indonesian embassy of Cairo, Burman Rahman. After the signing, Ambassador Helmy Fauzi revealed that the demand on spice commodities from Indonesia at Egyptian market is quite high and continues to increase. Moreover, Egypt can play a major role as hub for Indonesian products to enter African market.
The next information is from New Delhi.
The fifth meeting of Indonesia-India Joint Working Group on terrorism contra (JWG) was conducted in New Delhi on Monday (10/9). The meeting was jointly led by Mr. Mahaveer Singhvi, Joint Secretary of terrorism contra, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India and Inspector General Hamidin, Deputy of International Cooperation, National Counter Terrorism Agency, Indonesia. The two sides have changed views on development of terrorism and steps that are taken by each government, program of the increasing of capacity and cooperation in the bilateral, regional and multilateral level. The two sides are committed to strengthening cooperation in fighting terrorism. Indonesia and India have established comprehensive strategic partnership which was agreed when Indian Prime Minister visited Indonesia on May 29 – 30, 2018. The cooperation of anti-terrorism has become an important element of bilateral cooperation between the two countries.
We end Diplomatic Corner with the information from Islamabad.
Various efforts keep being conducted by Indonesian embassy of Islamabad to defend and to increase Indonesian palm oil market in Pakistan. One of the efforts is to hold international seminar with the title "Palm Oil: Health, Nutrition & Development". The seminar was conducted under cooperation with University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), and Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FCCI) at UAF auditorium on Monday (10/9). UAF was selected because it is the oldest university of agriculture in Pakistan and becomes reference of food supervisory agency, Punjab Food Authority -PFA. Last year, the agency planned to ban the circulation of Vanaspati Ghee product, namely 70% mixture of palm oil in July 2020 because it is dangerous for health in Punjab province which is inhabited by more than 110 million people. Remembering that Pakistan is the third biggest palm oil market after China and India, Indonesian Ambassador to Pakistan, Iwan Suyudhie Amri viewed that it is strategic to enhance understanding of Pakistani stakeholders regarding the safety of palm products. The way is by synergizing between academicians and chambers of Commerce and Industry through the seminar. The seminar attended by more than 160 people, including Indonesian consulate general of Karachi, officials related to Pakistan, business community, researchers, lecturers and students took place smoothly and succeeded to give more understanding that palm oil does not endanger health, it is rich of nutrition, and very potential to increase economy and Gross Domestic Income. Previously, the Indonesian embassy of Islamabad along with the Indonesian consulate general of Karachi also conducted Conference and Exhibition on Indonesian Palm Oil on September 6.
That was Diplomatic Corner.
September
Today's Mosaic of the Archipelago presents information: first, Melaspas ritual of Simpang Ngurah Rai Underpass. The second information is that Satu Suro carnival of Surakarta palace is participated in by 7 albino buffalos. We end Mosaic of the Archipelago with the information on Chief of National Police enlivens Asian Para Games 2018 torch parade in Makassar.
National Road Implementation Center 8 held Melaspas or Macaru ritual or sanctification of Simpang Tugu Ngurah Rai Underpass on Wednesday (12/9), before it is planned to officiated in mid- September.
Head of Preservation Sector of the Center, Nusakti Weda said that Melaspas ritual was gratitude to have completing underpass project development. Underpass project development can be completed faster from the previous target on October 20, 2018, completing on July 31, 2018. The Underpass will be operated to support the implementation of IMF and World meeting in October.
Director of traffic of regional police of Bali, Commissioner Pol AA Made Sudana said at the location that with the existence of the underpass, traffic jam in Denpasar can be easily overcome, especially when Bali faces international events such as IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2018 in October.
Made Sudana also said that his side does not want to take a risk if later the state’s delegations and guests are stuck in a traffic jam in Bali. With the existence of the underpass, the police set travel time from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International airport to the location of the event around 30 minutes. To welcome Javanese New Year, Surakarta Hadiningrat sultanate on Tuesday (11/9) conducted heirloom carnival of Malam Satu Suro, night of change of New Year in Javanese community. The ceremony was participated in by hundreds of relatives and servants of the sultanate. The welcoming event of Javanese New Year was witnessed by thousands of the community along the route which was passed. Based on RRI’s observation, 7 albino buffalos, descent of Kyai Slamet Kagungan Dalem Sinuhun of the 13th Paku Buwono became ‘Cucuk Lampah’ or road guide. In addition, dozens of the core heirlooms of Islamic Mataram kingdom’s heritage were paraded around the sultanate. Hundreds of the participants of the parade were jointly walking and conducting so-called ‘Topo Bisu’ ritual or walking without saying any word. Hundreds of tings, small lanterns and bamboo torches became light during the parade. The aroma of incense was smelled along the trip. Relative of Surakarta sultanate, Dipokusumo explained that Malam Satu Suro parade has begun since Paku Buwono X leadership as form of commemoration and welcoming change of Javanese New Year of Sultan Agung Hanyokrokusumo. The calculation combines the date of Hijriyah Islamic calendar and Hindu Saka. Thus, the event is conducted routinely every year as ritual and preservation of the culture.
Chief of National Police, General Tito Karnavian enlivened Asian Para Games 2018 torch parade in Makassar, South Sulawesi on Wednesday (12/9). He participated in the torch parade from Resort Police of Big City of Makassar to Karebosi field. Asian Para Games torch was directly brought by javelin throw’s athlete, the gold medalist of Vietnam Asian Para Games 2005, Bahar Rahman and he handed over to the Chief of National Police. General Tito was accompanied by Governor of South Sulawesi, Nurdin Abdullah and Mayor of Makassar, Mohammad Ramdhan Pomanto. Thus, the torch was handed over to disabled badminton player, Zaldi who was the winner of silver medal in badminton in 2012. Asian Para Games torch was stored at Karebosi Makassar field as part of Asian Para Games 2018 series. Asian Para Games 2018 will start being held on October 6 - 13, 2018.
That was Mosaic of the Archipelago.