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Indonesian fashion was exhibited at the Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival (IN2MF) held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday (4/5). As quoted by Antara News agency, the festival took the theme "Cultural Harmony: Explore Modest Fashion Across Asia". The  festival was jointly organized by Bank Indonesia, the Indonesian Ministry of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises, the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and the Indonesian Fashion Chamber (IFC). According to a press release from the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday (5/5), designers Dewi Sambi by Uthi Mintiarto, Haluan Bali, Hilman Samudera, Kasuari Batik, Batik Berkah by Rifdatul Khoiro, Riki Damanik, and Kalima from Malaysia participated in the fashion festival in Kuala Lumpur.

Head of Bank Indonesia's Sharia Economics and Finance Department Imam Hartono conveyed that the festival showcased the excellence and diversity of Indonesian modest fashion products. The term "modest fashion" is used for clothing that emphasizes modesty and does not accentuate the body shape.

Imam further explained that Indonesia International Modest Fashion Festival showcases the beauty of Indonesian textiles in modest fashion designs that are innovative, stylish and sustainable.

Meanwhile, Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Hermono said he was proud to take part in organizing IN2MF Kuala Lumpur 2024. According to Ambassador Hermono, the festival showcases the extraordinary talents of designers in Indonesia's sharia creative industry. He hopes IN2MF can become a sustainable annual event to promote modest fashion from Indonesia to Malaysia and other countries. IN2MF in Kuala Lumpur is part of the third edition of IN2MF, which will culminate in Jakarta on October 30 to November 4, 2024.

The Hungarian Honorary Consul Representative Office for Indonesia was officially opened in Bandung, West Java, to establish deeper cultural and diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Quoting Antara, the Hungarian Ambassador to Indonesia, Lilla Karsay, in a statement received in Jakarta, said that the consul office located at Asia Africa Street, Bandung was inaugurated on Thursday (02/05).

According to Karsay, the establishment of this office is an important step in our efforts to encourage deeper cultural exchanges, economic collaboration, and diplomatic relations between Hungary and Indonesia, especially in Bandung.

Karsay said the opening of the consul's office marked a new chapter in bilateral relations between Hungary and Indonesia, especially in the business, educational, social, and cultural fields.

Meanwhile, the Honorary Consul of Hungary to Indonesia in Bandung, Reza A Maulana wished that the Representative Office of the Honorary Consul of Hungary to Indonesia can facilitate and develop mutually beneficial partnerships between the business world and organizations from both countries.

Reza hoped that by creating an environment where Hungarian and Indonesian companies can develop together, he aims to create trade and investment opportunities, as well as lay the foundation for sustainable and beneficial economic growth for both countries.

The opening of the Hungarian Honorary Consul Office for of Indonesia in Bandung was also responded positively by the Bandung City Government.

Cooperation Head of the Bandung City Government, Bariati Ratna Aju said that apart from economic cooperation, it is hoped that the two countries can share and celebrate the rich heritage and traditions of Hungary and Indonesia, especially in the Bandung area.

When traveling to Lumajang, East Java, you must visit the tourist village of Pronojiwo. You can enjoy waterfall and river at the same time. It is located in Pronojiwo village, about 50 kilometers from the city center. Being in the tourist village of Pronojiwo, enjoy the beauty of two waterfalls there. There is Kabut Pelangi Waterfall.

Kabut Pelangi waterfall is sourced from the springs of Mount Semeru. The height of the waterfall is about 75 to 95 meters. It is named Kabut Pelangi, which means Rainbow Mist, because in the morning there is mist that forms a rainbow between two rocks in front of the waterfall. To reach this waterfall, you must first hike 1.4 kilometers. Then there is Kapas Biru Waterfall.  

This waterfall is a collection of streams that are above it. It is named Kapas Biru, which means Blue Cotton, because if you take a photo in this place, the waterfall will look like bluish cotton. The height of this waterfall reaches approximately 100 meters. In front of the waterfall there is a camping area for tourists who want to camp. To reach this waterfall, you also have to hike 1.3 kilometers from the parking lot.

In addition to waterfalls, Pronojiwo village also has the Sumber Telu river attraction. This spot is several springs from the river flowing under the cliff, above Kapas Biru Waterfall. Sumber Telu has clear and refreshing water. One of the beautiful photo spots is around the arrangement of stones that have been arranged, with the background of several springs that come out between the stones.

It is named "Sumber Telu" because there are many sources of water flow in this river. To get here, you have to hike about 300 meters from the parking lot. For those of you who want to stay overnight, in this tourist village there are homestays in the style of hotels or luxury resorts. There is an arrangement of small houses in this homestay area forming a circle with an aesthetic swimming pool in the center of the homestay courtyard. These modern small houses are rooms with complete facilities.

The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia brought 50 Malaysian entrepreneurs or potential investors to Nusantara, the Indonesian New Capital City in East Kalimantan/ Tuesday (30/4)//

The visit of potential investors was the first site visit by a foreign delegation after the announcement of the official results of the Indonesian 2024 General Election// According to the Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia/ Hermono/ this reflects confidence in the continuation of investment opportunities in Nusantara//

Present at the visit, which was led directly by Ambassador Hermono, were a number of businessmen, members of the Malaysia-Indonesia Business Council //

It is recorded that four Letters of Intent, signed by Malaysian investors  have also been submitted directly to the Nusantara Authority//

To date, there have been 25 Letters of Intent received by the Nusantara Capital Authority from Malaysian entrepreneurs or potential investors// According to Ambassador Hermono/ this visit is a series of economic diplomacy which has been continuously encouraged by the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur since the beginning/ especially in promoting Indonesia’s  New Capital City,  Nusantara //

In mid-November 2022/ The Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur initiated a round table discussion on  Indonesia’s  New Capital City,  Nusantara by presenting the Head of the Nusantara Authority/ Bambang Susantono//

Furthermore, at the end of November 2022/ the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur collaborated with the Malaysian Ministry of Investment/ Trade/ and Industry in holding a Townhall Discussion on Nusantara in Kuala Lumpur// It  presented the Indonesian Minister of Public Works and Public Housing/ Basuki Hadimuljono/ as the main speaker// The Ambassador added/ all of this reflects the enthusiasm on  Nusantara and commitment of Malaysian entrepreneurs to help build Indonesia’s  new capital city//

During the visit of Malaysian Prime Minister Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Jakarta on January 8, 2023/ 11 Letters of Intent were handed over from the Malaysian Minister of Investment/Trade/and Industry to the Head of Nusantara Authority//