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The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia held a Round Table Dialogue on Indonesia-Cambodia Relations for 65 Years at the Indonesian Embassy building on Tuesday (13/2). The dialogue aims at discussing aspects of relations of both countries, coinciding with the 65th anniversary of bilateral relations between Indonesia and Cambodia in 2024, precisely on February 13. Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Santo Darmosumarto in the opening session of the event conveyed the dialogue aimed at taking ideas from academic discussions involving leading scholars and proposed strategies to further improve bilateral relations over the next 65 years.

Some important issues were discussed in this activity, such as the strong historical relationship between Indonesia and Cambodia, cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, tourism and infrastructure as well as the potential for partnerships in dealing with regional and global issues. The participants affirmed the importance to further strengthen the development of the ASEAN community through programs and activities that directly benefit the peoples of both countries. According to Ambassador Santo, Indonesia does not only want to be known for its services in Cambodia in the past, but also as a partner to advance Cambodia's developing economy. The Indonesian Embassy in Phnom Penh also suggested establishing a commitment between the governments of both countries to empower the young generation in shaping the future bilateral relations between Indonesia and Cambodia.

The dialogue was attended by Senior Minister Sok Siphana, Ambassador Phou Suthirak from the Center for Regional Studies of Cambodia, Vora Huy Kanthoul from the Cambodian Institute for Peace and Cooperation, and Mey Kalyan from the Cambodian Institute for Development and Resources. In addition to Indonesia from Bina Nusantara University Jakarta, Tirta Nugraha Mursitama and from the University of Indonesia, Ardhitya Yeremia. Last year, Indonesia was ranked 6th in trade partners of Cambodia, with total bilateral trade of around US$1.1 billion. Indonesia's successful leadership in ASEAN in 2023 was built on the achievements that Cambodia achieved during its ASEAN chairmanship in the previous year.

An Indonesian youth got an award for cruise design. The Young Designer of the Year 2024 was given in Kitzbühel, Austria to Pradipta Rahman Hakim. Pradipta got the prestigious award in the Boat International Design and Innovation Awards 2024. With an amazing design,

Pradipta even caught the eye of Feadship, a high-end ship design and industry that was the main sponsor of the awards.

In the design named Blueminance, the graduate of Marine Engineering at ITS Surabaya focused on functionality that does not ignore the aesthetics. The futuristic design was represented vividly with a robust art, supported by careful planning and attractive interior design. The centerpiece of this concept is a wide open relaxation area, with a swimming pool at its centerpoint.

Dipta said the competition was quite lengthy with a tight judging process by the superyacht industry. In five months of progressing, Dipta actively raised the bar by learning rendering systems, interior design, and getting a mentor from the internet. Later, Dipta was committed to contribute to the advancement in ship design, both in Indonesia and the world.

PosIND (Pos Indonesia) introduced a new creative space for the people of Surabaya through the soft launching of Pos Bloc Surabaya, at the Pos Bloc Building, Jalan Kebonrojo, Surabaya City, on January 28. The soft launching of Pos Bloc Surabaya was held through the "Conseria Surabaya" event. This event marks the introduction of Pos Bloc Surabaya to the general public, that there is a creative hub space that can be enjoyed together. President Director of PT Pos Indonesia (Persero), Faizal R Djoemadi said that Pos Bloc Surabaya is Pos Indonesia's commitment to providing creative space for the community, both business actors, communities and other groups. He hopes that the presence of Pos Bloc Surabaya can boost the economy of the people of Surabaya.

Post Bloc Surabaya is on Jalan Kebon Rojo, Surabaya, precisely in the building that used to be the Surabaya Post Office. Built on an area of 13,950 m2, Pos Bloc is a creative space for holding various arts, cultural events, creative community meetings, entertainment, and curated MSME business empowerment. Not only as a creative space, Pos Bloc Surabaya is also a historical tourist destination because this building is a 1.5 century old Dutch cultural heritage site.

The Surabaya Post Bloc Building is also known for its history as the place where the First President of the Republic of Indonesia, Ir. Soekarno attended Hogere Burgerschool (HBS). Therefore, Pos Bloc also presents the Soekarno Gallery as a form of memorabilia of the Proclaimer's footsteps in this building. Apart from that, there is also a Postal Gallery which displays postal items such as stamps, old postal items, and even motorbikes used by postmen.

President Director of PT Pos Indonesia Faizal Rochmad Djoemadi said that currently the renovation process for this building which is more than 100 years old has been completed. Currently, the party is in the curation process for MSME players who will later make Pos Bloc a showcase for their creative products. According to him, MSMEs will start joining next March.

Indonesia has abundant enchanting natural and cultural wealth. Not only customs and culture, tourist attractions in Indonesia also add to the wealth of this country which is situated on the equator line. Kalimantan Island, one of the islands that crosses the equator, also has extraordinary allurement. Borneo island, which has quite a large natural wealth, is one of the islands that must be explored for its natural beauty. One of the most beautiful places is located in the eastern part of the island. A magical place that is quite unique is here, called Labuan Cermin.

Neither a beach nor a mountain, this place is a beautiful lake that always amazes it's visitors. Labuan Cermin Lake is located in Labuan Kelambu Village in Biduk-biduk District, East Kalimantan, which can be reached by road in about 6 to 7 hours from the capital of Berau Regency, Tanjung Redeb, in East Kalimantan. The view around Labuan Cermin Lake is very calming. This lake is surrounded by lush trees which create a very cozy atmosphere, so it is very suitable as a tourist destination to escape for a moment from the crowds that are often encountered every day. It is said that local stakeholders are developing Labuan Cermin as a tourist destination, starting with designating this area as a conservation area, and now it has been completed with supporting facilities to help visitors easily enjoy the beauty of the lake whose water has two flavors.

Labuan Cermin Lake has very clear water, even the sea sand at the bottom of the lake can be seen clearly. Why is it called Labuan Cermin? Labuan Cermin has two layers on which the sunlight reflects. This happens because Lake Labuan Cermin has two types of water. The water from the surface of the lake tasted salty, while the water at the bottom of the lake is fresh water. These two types of water make the lake have a separating layer so that the water can reflect the light exposure. Some people call Labuan Cermin lake 'Danau Dia Rasa' which means 'Lake of Two Flavours'. In Labuan Cermin, visitors can do sorts of activities such as swimming, snorkeling and diving. When diving using snorkeling goggles, you will see some fish swimming not far from the surface and some far at the bottom. The different flavors of the water separate some kind of fishes. It makes easier to identify freshwater and saltwater fish.