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The beauty of Indonesia is shown to the delegates of the International Monetary Fund-World Bank Group 2018 Annual Meeting -IMF-WBG in Bali. Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises -BUMN along with all state companies is ready to welcome around 34,000 participants through the Indonesian Pavilion.The Indonesian Pavilion showcases the uniqueness of Indonesia in terms of development, business, national strategic projects, tourism to the richness of cultural arts, and typical Indonesian handicrafts.Not only that, various investment supporting factors that can attract investors to invest in Indonesia are also displayed in an exhibition space of more than 2,000 meters. Special Staff I of the State-Owned Enterprises Minister, Sahala Lumban Gaol in a written statement in Jakarta on Monday (8/10) said, in the IMF-WBG 2018 annual meeting held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from 8 to 14 October, the Indonesian Pavilion could be the first window for the members of the delegation who were present to get to know Indonesia briefly. Although brief, the information is enough to represent all the advantages, beauty and uniqueness of Indonesia. Sahala Lumban Gaol explained, the contents of the Indonesian Pavilion convey the message of Nawacita. There is “Indonesia in Numbers”, which is meant so that othe people can rediscover Indonesia, to see the progress of Indonesia's development that need to be highlighted. In this case, Indonesia's infrastructure development that once was very far backward, but now it is extraordinary. Shown there is the success of infrastructure development, such as highways, toll roads, airports to ports. The Indonesian Pavilion is divided into several thematic rooms, such as State-Owned Enterprises Hall, Workshop area, Exhibition area, VIP Lounge, Investment Lounge, and Stage Pavilion / Coffee Shop. Guests can go through each room that has its own uniqueness. The SOE Ministry is not alone. The making of the Indonesian Pavilion was also supported by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Creative Economy Agency, the Ministry of Communication and Information, and the Ministry of Finance.Sahala Lumban Gaol added that in the Indonesian Pavilion it was also shown that connectivity had been built in Indonesia, ranging from toll roads to seaports. Handicrafts to the art which is Indonesian wealth, all are exhibited at the international meeting.Around 150 micro, small and medium enterprises from 64 district / city governments in Indonesia were also involved in the exhibition of their work. Batik demonstrations, weaving, bag crafts, fans, masks, and other flutes and crafts are expected to be the main attraction for delegates. Delegates can experience their own Indonesian crafting experiences in the craft and art area. The Indonesian Pavilion was officially opened by the Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Rini Soemarno on Tuesday (9/10).

Brazil is still on the democratic process to get a new president. The first round of the Presidential Election which has taken place still cannot determine who the President of Brazil is. None of the candidates who participated in the Election received a majority votes of above 50 percent. Candidate President Jair Bolsonaro for instance, although leading still has not managed to collect votes beyond the threshold. Of the almost 99 percent of votes that have been entered, Jair Bolsonaro, a right-wing member of parliament has only won 47 percent. In the second position was Fernando Hadad, a left-wing MP with 28 percent of the votes. Based on the results of the vote, Jair Bolsonaro and Fernando Haadad will advance to the second round. The first phase of elections in Brazil is not only colored by the bustle of democracy, but also violence. Jair Bolsonaro, when campaigning was stabbed and had to be hospitalized. The racist-leaning figure of parliament succeeded in advancing to the next round to get rid of other figures who got party support in parliament and got a large portion of coverage on television. Jair Bolbonaro, successfully utilizing social media namely Twitter and Facebook to influence voters. Jair Bolbonaro spread his message and vision and mission with promises to end corruption, crime and economic sluggishness. He also promised to restore the traditional value of his country. The effort and the way Jair Bolbonaro feels remind many people of what Donald Trump did when fighting to win the US election. The slogans echoed by Jair Bolbonaro to restore Brazil's glory sound like what Trump said, “Make America Great Again”. Even the racist-leaning approach is also taken by Jair Bolbonaro. However, the fate of Jair Bolbonaro, who in the first stage of the election won surprisingly, will still be determined in the second stage of the elections which will be held on October 28. The majority of the Brazillian people will determine who is the future President who will be driving Brazil to a better future.

Indonesian stand on the largest tourism exhibition at the Argentina Feria International de Turismo America Latina-FIT 2018 in La Rural, Buenos Aires was flocked by Argentinian young generation. During September 29 until October 2,2018, more than 400 visitors flocked Indonesian stand to get information of tourism destinations. Indonesian Ambassador to Argentina, Niniek Kun Naryatie said that Indonesian participation was the Indonesian embassy’s effort to Buenos Aires to approach Argentinian public or Latin America to Indonesian tourism. Argentinian tourists to Indonesia continue to increase, from 8,408 people in 2016, becoming 13,889 people in 2017. The event was also conducted specially with seminar on Indonesia which was carried out by Implementing ‘Economic Function’ and Implementing ‘Information and Social Culture Function’ on September 30.

Executive Director of International Monetary Fund -IMF, Christine Lagarde along with Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs, Luhut Panjaitan, Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, and Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani planted coral reefs in Nusa Dua, Bali on Sunday. In Bali, there are 32 thousands of economic delegation from various countries to attend the annual meeting of IMF-World Bank 2018 starting from October 8 – 14,2018. After planting the coral reefs,  Christine Lagarde said that the event is to provide marine biota which will increase life quality of flora and fauna under the sea. Indonesia has 60 percent coral reefs in the world. Unfortunately, the coral reefs are very easy to be damaged due to various  reasons, including climate change and destructive events at the tourism places. She added that the planting of the coral reefs is hoped to be able to produce unique and beautiful under-water aquarium. Lagarde along with Minister Luhut, Governor Perry and Sri Minister Mulyani also directly installed the coral on supporting structure that will be put in the bottom of the sea by volunteers. Governor Perry Warjiyo said that the annual meeting of IMF-World Bank 2018 needs an event to preserve environmental ecosystem. 

On Sunday, September 30, cultural exhibition 'Prince Panji Lost and Found' was held at Indonesian Cultural House in Berlin, Germany. The event was under collaboration among Indonesian embassy of Germany, a number of European researchers and Indonesian artists. The event offered a series presentations, Gamelan and Wayang workshop and also exhibition to introduce Panji’s stories in Java which was determined as Memory of the World by UNESCO in 2017. The idea was initiated by Dr. Lydia Kieven, German research who recognized that she is interested in Panji’s story and has made a research since more than 20 years. She views that it is important for world communities to know the point of the Panji’s story. One of the peak events was exhibition of Wayang Beber project which told about Panji’s stories. While enjoying Indonesian snack and coffee, the guests could read and witness photographs about Wayang Beber tradition in Java, and Wayang performance which was projected on the screen.

High school and vocational high school students in Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua were asked to become pioneers of driving safety for people in the area. Traffic Director of West Papua Regional Police, Sr. Comr. Indra Darmawan on the Socialization of Orderly Crossing at High School 1 Raja Ampat on last Thursday (4/10) said that the situation of being orderly in traffic is one of the problems faced by the city. An orderly traffic situation, on which people or drivers respect each other and promote safety, will create a positive impression for every guest who has come to Raja Ampat. He said, Raja Ampat is now a favorite tourist destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil will implement a Mother School throughout West Java region in 2019 on which a pattern is adapted to each district and city. After graduating 2,040 Mother School graduates at IPB Dramaga Campus, Bogor Regency, West Java on Saturday (6/10), he said the task of the governor is to innovate and to make the West Java people better. He added that the innovation could come from the provincial, municipal, and district level. Mother School is a good innovation originating in Bogor City that deserves to be developed to all regions. A total of 2,040 mothers from 68 urban villages in Bogor City were graduated after studying for three months at the Mother School. Today, the graduates are the first generation since the Mother School of Bogor City was inaugurated last July 2014.

The border residents who live in the North Netemnanu Village, North Amfoang Sub-District, Kupang Regency, East Nusa Tenggara –NTT are longing for the internet network to make it easier for them to build communication access. This was stated by North Netemnanu Village Chief, Wemfied Komeo to the journalists in North Netemnanu on Sunday (7/10). North Netemnanu Village in Kupang Regency is one of the villages in the Amfoang region, NTT which is directly adjacent to the East Timor enclave, Oecusse. Wemfied Komeo also explained that to be able to access the internet in the area, it would cost quite a lot. Consequently, this makes most people inaccessible to  the internet as a medium to communicate or obtain important information. For this reason, he hopes that the internet network from Indonesia can be present in villages in the Amfoang region, East Nusa Tenggara. He added, if the internet network could be present in the area, it would be very helpful for the local community.