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Governor of Kandal, Mao Phiron received a courtesy call from the Indonesian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodia, Sudirman Haseng at the Governor's Office on last Tuesday (17/7). During the visit, Governor Mao Phiron said that Indonesia and Cambodia have had very close relations since logn time ago. He also wanted the best exchange of information and experience on decentralization policy because Indonesia has already implemented this policy. Governor Phiron also appreciated Indonesia's important role in the peace process in Cambodia, and explained the development of the current condition of Cambodian society as the current government policy guarantees the rights and freedom of religion. The governor also revealed various advances in infrastructure that sustain Cambodia's connectivity and economy. Meanwhile, Indonesia Ambassador, Sudirman Haseng said the cooperation between Indonesia and Cambodia is closely intertwined, both in the bilateral and regional context in ASEAN. To enhance investment, trade, and tourism cooperation, the Ambassador also invited the Governor and his staff to attend the Indonesian Trade and Tourism Promotion in Phnom Penh on September 28-30, and participate in Trade Expo Indonesia in Indonesia in October. He also emphasized the importance of people-to-people contacts in a bid to improve bilateral relations in various fields.

Fifty-one Indonesian students who are members of the United Nations Model from the University of Indonesia, Padjadjaran University, Brawijaya University, and the Djarum Foundation delegations have participated in the 24th Asia-Pacific Model United Nations Conference held at the University of New South Wales, Sydney on July 8-13. In this activity, Indonesian delegates from University of Indonesia were awarded the Best Delegates, while the Djarum Foundation delegates won Best Delegate with English as a Second Language. The Asia-Pacific Model United Nations is the largest annual United Nations Model Conference in the Asia-Pacific region. In this conference, the participants from various countries and international organizations held discussion, debate, and developed resolutions on international issues.

Peru has long been known as a foreign tourist destination that offers a unique blend of Inca cultural heritage, sustainable biodiversity with a modern touch of tourism facilities and infrastructure. Along with the growing number of foreign tourists in Peru over the last 4 years, the increased number was 4 million people in the 2014-2017 from 3.2 million. The investment in the hotel sector has also increased through the opening of new hotels in Peru's major tourist destinations, such as Cusco, Iquitos and Lima. Observing the opportunity, Indonesian Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lima, Marina Estella Anwar Bey had the opportunity to meet with Luigi Mottura Pelosi, the owner of the hotel supplier business needs under the brand "Todo Para Hoteles Peru", recently. The company is a partner of a number of major hotels in Peru. Indonesian Ambassador Marina introduced products from Indonesia that could be substitutes or complementary products sold by Todo Para Hoteles. In addition, Indonesia also has products, such as soap, shampoo, and cream softener which are environmentally friendly and international standard. So far, Peru has widely imported such products from Italy or France.

Japan National Team rider, Tatsumi Matsushita won Round 1 of Banyuwangi International BMX 2018 championship held on July 14, 2018 at Kedungrejo Muncar circuit. Tatsumi Matshushita beat two main riders of Indonesia: Tony Syarifudin and Rio Akbar who were in the second and third position respectively. Indonesian national team coach, Dadang Haries Purnomo said in Banyuwangi that Banyuwangi International BMX 2018 is a very important event for the national team before competing in the Asian Games because the results in Banyuwangi will be an evaluation for Indonesia to determine its strategy, and see the shortcomings of the athletes. Meanwhile in the Women Elite category, Thai national team racer, Amanda Carr won after beating Indonesia racer, Nopi Cupianti and Malaysian racer, Noor Quraataina who finished second and third respectively.

Indonesia won two titles at the Thailand Open 2018 World Tour Super 500 tournament from mixed doubles Hafiz Faizal / Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja and women's doubles Greysia Polii / Apriyani Rahayu. Double mixed Hafiz / Gloria won after toppling the first main players from Britain, Chris Adcock / Gabrielle Adcock with score 21-12, 21-12 in the final that took place at Nimibutr Stadium on Sunday (15/7). While the Greysia / Apriyani pair won after defeating the Japanese pair, Ayaka Takahashi / Misaki Matsutomo with score 21-13, 21-10. Gloria who played in mixed doubles with Hafiz admitted being delighted with her first title after nine months in pairs with Hafiz. She hoped that her achievement with Hafiz can be consistent. While Apriyani claimed to have prepared mentally and focuses in the final. She along with Greysia appeared patient and not in a hurry to face the Japanese pair. Meanwhile, Greysia Polii presented a title of  Thailand Open title 2018 for Nitya Krishinda Maheswari who is injured. According to Greysia in All Indonesia Badminton Association –PBSI page, she dedicated the title to her former favorite partner, Nitya. May she recover quickly from her injury.

Indonesia bridge national team performed brilliantly with the overall titles in the championship "Windy City Regional Championship" which took place on July 10-14 in Chicago, USA. According to a press release received from the Executive Board of All Indonesia Bridge Association –PB GABGSI in Jakarta on Monday (16/7), the certainty of the overall champion is achieved after mixed team donated gold medal on the last day of the tournament. With that result, the Indonesian team is ready to face the Asian Games 2018 in August; the team grabbed four gold medals, one silver and one bronze. Previously, the other three gold medals were obtained from the men's team number, the super-mixed team, and the open pair. Silver medal was presented by men's team and bronze medal was achieved by pair Nunung Tri Yulianti / Nettin Erinda. Previously, Indonesia Bridge Team also performed impressively by winning the overall titles in two other championships, namely 36th International Bridge Festival Albena 2018 in Bulgaria (June 19-July 1) and Music City Summer Sectional Tournament on July 6-8 in Nashville City, USA. Chairman of the Bridge Alliance of Indonesia, Eka Wahyu Kasih said that during the trials in Europe and the United States, the Indonesian team was experiencing rapid technical and non-technical progress. The training from Polish world coach, Kristof Marten, greatly influenced the progress of technical performance of the national team game.

The success of Indonesian young runner, Lalu Muhammad Zohri who won the 100-meter sprint of the men's World Athletics Championship U-20 becomes one of the 10 best moments of the International Federation of Athletics Federations (IIAF). Zohri's name is among 10 other young athletes who are under the spotlight of the world championship under 20 years old, that took place in Tampere, Finland, July 10-15, 2018. Muhammad Zohri won the men's 100-meter sprint after recording the best time of 10.18 seconds in the final race and defeating two top runners from the United States of America: Anthony Schwartz and Eric Harrison, who both finished the race with a time of 10.22 seconds. IIAF also uploaded the highlight video of the 10 best moments The U-20 Athletic World Championship in their official twitter. The U-20 Athletic World Championship 2018 tinged with eight championship records, 11 world U-20 records and 90 national-level records of each participating country. At least, 43 participating countries entered the final standings of medals, of which 25 grabbed at least one gold.

Acting Governor of Aceh, Nova Iriansyah said that the more advanced a country, the frequency of its development certainly increases. The more advanced a country, so the necessity on consultant also increases. Nova Iriansyah when opening the first regional discussion of Indonesian Consultant’s Expert Association in Banda Aceh, on Monday (16/7) added that consultant service in determining the choices of technology, management, supervisory system and the implementation of development mechanism are really needed so the development in Aceh runs effectively. The role of the consultant service is not only needed in the planning step or feasibility study, but also in preparing project, engineering, supervisory of implementation, until evaluation and monitoring steps. The quality of a consultant also has an impact on the result of work. No wonder, if in developed countries, the role of the consultant is very important in encouraging project to give the best result. Professionalism is more important, especially since the policy of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) valid. It is because the policy of AEC has presented free market in ASEAN region, as well as encourage intense competition at the global level.

Delegations from 24 countries in Asia Pacific and Africa participated in a training on fishery and fishery conservation or aquaculture. Ambassador at Directorate General of Public information and Diplomacy of Foreign Affairs Ministry, Diar Nurbintoro, said on Tuesday (17/7) that the training is Indonesia’stechnical assistance to developing countries. The training is held at fishery educational and training hallof Bangsring, Banyuwangi, East Java starting from July 16-20, 2018. According to Diar Nurbintoro, Banyuwangi was chosen because it has good fishery sectorand adequate training facility. The training is a cooperation between Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Ministry of Maritime and Fishery with 24 countries in increasing capacity of fishery stakeholders in developing countries. Meanwhile, Banyuwangi regent, Abdullah Azwar Anas, appreciated the appoitment of Banyuwangi as the place for the training. According to the regent, the event is the implementation of good diplomacy, and also to show that performance of Indonesia’s fishery has been recognized by other countries. In addition, the event can become efforts of Banyuwangi to promote fishery and tourism sector. There were 28 participants of the training among others fromBangladesh, Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Algeria, Libya, Madagascar, Morocco, Mauritania, Sudan, and Tunisia.

Two students of State’s Senior High School 1 of Kediri regency recorded international achievement. They obtained silver medals in International Young Scientist Innovation Exhibition which was held on July 9-13 in Malaysia. Shona Fa’iqa Febiastuti and Aulia Fidia Syahrina, who are now in 12th level, initiated their discovery, namely The Organic Antiseptic Hand Sanitizer Wipes, which can decrease temperature of body and absorb virus and bacteria. KediriMajor, Abdullah Abu Bakar, is proud of the two students. The major said students participation in the international event can increase their competitiveness.The major hoped in the next future there will be many children who bring the good image of Kediri in the international event.

A few people know traditional food in Ngawi regency, East Java.  Actually In Ngawi regency, there are many traditional foods which are more delicious than other regions have. Take for examples: Lethok, Ledre, Wedang Cemue and Tepo Tofu. In today’s edition, we will discuss about ‘Tepo Tofu’. Tepo Tofu is the traditional food of Ngawi. It is from tepo, tofu and other ingredients. Tepo is from Javanese language meaning ‘cone’. It refers to the shape of Lontong which is used in Tepo tofu. This food at a glance looks like Tofu Lontong or Tofu Kupat. But, this typical food certainly has different taste. Lontong is a dish made of compressed rice cake in the form of a cylinder wrapped with banana leaf, commonly found in Indonesia. The taste of Tepo Tofu is quite unique. Its sauce is hot, sweet and sour.  It is because its sauce is from soy sauce, Javanese tamarind water,  as well as ingredients such as garlic, cayenne, palm sugar and salt. If we want to make Tepo Tofu, firstly  the tofu is covered with egg and then, it is fried. After it is done, the Tofu is ready to cut along with Tepo and put it on the plate. Thus, this is added with slices of cabbage, bean sprouts, fried peanut and onion. And the last, it is poured with sauce on it and sprinkled with crackers. If you are curious to taste Tepo Tofu, you can visit Ngawi, East Java province.