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The Indonesian Embassy in Singapore held a business forum for entrepreneurs based in Singapore to explore the direction of Indonesia's economic landscape policies in the future. According to Indonesian Ambassador to Singapore, Suryo Pratomo in an official statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore on Wednesday (27/3), Singapore is the largest investor in Indonesia. This forum affirms that Singapore and Indonesia have a solid relationship in fostering a strong business ecosystem and dynamic. He further conveyed that the business forum strengthens economic relations of both ountries to expand cooperation in various business sectors. The forum took a very strategic momentum for the Singaporean public, because it was held right after the Indonesian General Election Commission announced the vote count for the 2024-Presidential Elections.

Moreover, the event, which was attended by 400 participants, also featured the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs of Indonesia, Airlangga Hartarto and the Minister of Trade and Industry of Singapore, Gan Kim Yong. Both of them emphasized the importance of bilateral relations and cooperation of the countries.

Besides, the forum also held a panel discussion to deeply explore projections of Indonesia's business and investment policies during the new government. Meanwhile, Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority, Bambang Susantono at the forum explained the developments in the development of the Archipelago Capital -IKN. He invited Singaporean investors to invest in the development of Indonesia's next new capital city.

Every region has its own special food which is usually served as a menu for breaking the fast in the holy month of Ramadan. In Central Java, specifically in Rembang, there is also a traditional food served as a menu for breaking the fast, namely Dumbeg.

Dumbeg is a traditional food shaped like a small trumpet, made from rolled Siwalan leaves. Meanwhile, the inside content is a mixture of rice flour, coconut milk and brown sugar. Even now, there are some sellers who mix milk to make it taste more delicious. But, there are also many of them who still maintain the traditional recipes and ways to cook Dumbeg. In general, in Rembang, Dumbeg cakes can also be found at every traditional event, including alms to the earth, alms to the sea or weddings. In the past, Dumbeg cake was one of the guardians' favorite foods when visiting Rembang Regency. Wali Songo are Islamic figures who are respected in Indonesia, particularly on the island of Java, because of their historical role in the spread of Islam in Indonesia. Although the existence of Dumbeg has been passed down from ancestors for a long time, this food is still very popular, from children to the elderly.

Not just food, Dumbeg cake, which is easily found in traditional markets in Rembang, has a high meaning or philosophy. In Javanese tradition, Dumbeg has a high meaning or philosophy. It is used as a symbol that symbolizes fertility and a milestone in human civilization. Besides, the palm leaves used as the wrapper symbolize humility. Because palm leaves always grow downwards; they teach a humble attitude and avoid arrogance. The shape of Dumbeg which is like a spiral from small to large circles symbolizes that in life, you have to work diligently and patiently from small things to big things.

To make Dumbeg whose price is Rp. 2000, you need softened rice, brown sugar and coconut milk. The mixture is   cooked until thickened and then put into a container made from palm leaves. After the container for Dumbeg, which is a palm leaf shaped into a long circle like a trumpet, called urung, has been made, it is then placed in a large pan, then the mixture is added slowly. After adding all the mixture, wait until it is cooked and Dumbeg is ready to be enjoyed.

Every region has its own special food which is usually served as a menu for breaking the fast in the holy month of Ramadan. In Central Java, specifically in Rembang, there is also a traditional food served as a menu for breaking the fast, namely Dumbeg.

Dumbeg is a traditional food shaped like a small trumpet, made from rolled Siwalan leaves. Meanwhile, the inside content is a mixture of rice flour, coconut milk and brown sugar. Even now, there are some sellers who mix milk to make it taste more delicious. But, there are also many of them who still maintain the traditional recipes and ways to cook Dumbeg. In general, in Rembang, Dumbeg cakes can also be found at every traditional event, including alms to the earth, alms to the sea or weddings. In the past, Dumbeg cake was one of the guardians' favorite foods when visiting Rembang Regency. Wali Songo are Islamic figures who are respected in Indonesia, particularly on the island of Java, because of their historical role in the spread of Islam in Indonesia. Although the existence of Dumbeg has been passed down from ancestors for a long time, this food is still very popular, from children to the elderly.

Not just food, Dumbeg cake, which is easily found in traditional markets in Rembang, has a high meaning or philosophy. In Javanese tradition, Dumbeg has a high meaning or philosophy. It is used as a symbol that symbolizes fertility and a milestone in human civilization. Besides, the palm leaves used as the wrapper symbolize humility. Because palm leaves always grow downwards; they teach a humble attitude and avoid arrogance. The shape of Dumbeg which is like a spiral from small to large circles symbolizes that in life, you have to work diligently and patiently from small things to big things.

To make Dumbeg whose price is Rp. 2000, you need softened rice, brown sugar and coconut milk. The mixture is   cooked until thickened and then put into a container made from palm leaves. After the container for Dumbeg, which is a palm leaf shaped into a long circle like a trumpet, called urung, has been made, it is then placed in a large pan, then the mixture is added slowly. After adding all the mixture, wait until it is cooked and Dumbeg is ready to be enjoyed.

Researchers from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) carried out a joint Indonesian-Chinese expedition on an expedition to the deepest point in the Java Trench. It aims to explore Indonesia's rich marine biodiversity. This deep sea research was done in the Hadal zone of the Java Trench stretching 3,200 km covering southern Sumatra, Java, Bali to Nusa Tenggara. The expedition participants consisted of 4 Indonesian researchers, 15 Chinese researchers, a security team from Indonesia and 40 research ship crew. The dive started on February 28, 2024 and ended in the waters around Ujung Kulon on March 22, 2024.

Marine microbiology researcher at the National Research and Innovation Agency, Yustian Rovi Alfiansah, said that the Java Trench expedition aims to explore the richness of marine biodiversity in order to benefit Indonesia. The Java Trench expedition provides new information regarding the unique geology, biology and environment of the Sunda subduction zone and its potential impact on the ecosystem of the Java Trench. This expedition was done by the Directorate of Research Ship Fleet Management, BRIN and the Institute for Deep Sea Research and Engineering (IDSSE), and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS). The research vessel used is 94.45 meters long and 17.9 meters wide with a main engine of 12,000 horsepower and a range of 10,000 nautical miles. The expedition was carried out by using the Tan Suo Yi Hao research vessel and the Fendouzhe research submarine with two passengers and one pilot.

The Java Trench Expedition is part of the Global Trench Exploration and Dive Program (Global TREnD). Yustian Rovi Alfiansyah also said that the joint expedition team was trying to dig up information about the Java Trench, including obtaining information about the deepest point of the Java Trench with the various potentials it contains. He also thanked Prof. Xiaotong Peng, the expedition leader, gave him the opportunity to become an Indonesian researcher who dived in the Java Trench using a mini-submarine to research China's deep sea.