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The Indonesian government is educating 20 Small and Medium Industries (IKMs) to be startup business in 2018, by utilizing a modern manufacturing technology or e-commerce and market opportunity. Director General of IKM at the Industry Ministry, Gati Wibawaningsih in an official statement in Jakarta Wednesday said, the existence of of startup is currently needed to sell the IKMs’ local products. In realizing the target, the Industry Ministry has a strategic program to educate IKM businesspeople in a bid to have capability in marketing their products. They have made digital platform namely e-smart IKM. The program has started since 2017, as an expansion facility of Indonesian IKM market. In the development program, the Ministry has also cooperated with PT Ruang Raya Indonesia (ruangguru.com) on an increasing capacity of human resources in the industry sector, through the utilization of digital information technology such as e-Smart IKM program. The cooperation through the utilization of digital content is expected to improve the effectiveness of industry development program.

Rhode Island University and Maluku provincial govenrment  are exploring cooperation to improve human resources quality, especially the state civil apparatuses (ASN).

Maluku Vice Governor, Zeth Sahburua in Ambon on Wednesday (7/2) said, the Rhode Island University wants to cooperate with the provincial government to improve the human resources quality  of  the state civil apparatuses in Maluku. The Maluku government  welcomes the offer  and will immediately follow up the cooperation. The offer of cooperation was conveyed by Dean and Director of Rhode Island University, John D Kirby when he met the Vice Governor of Maluku, Zeth Sahburua in Ambon on Tuesday (6/2). The wellknown university in the America has signed the Memmorandum of Understanding –MoU with some ministries namely Marine and Fishery Ministry and the National Development Planning Agency-Bappenas as well as a number of outstanding universities in Indonesia such as Bandung Technology Institute –ITB, Bogor Agrigulture Institute –IPB, and Gajah Mada University -UGM. Vice Governor Zeth Sahburua also said that the Marine and Fishery Office of Maluku has prepared five qualified personnel of ASN to participate in the Strata 2 and Strata 3 education program or short education program at the university. After completing their study, they must return to Maluku and will be placed in accordance with their knowledge and professionalism to build Maluku as a whole.

The Tourism Ship will serve tourists to Teluk Lampung area.

To develop tourism sector in Lampung province, Vice Governor of Lampung, Bachtiar Basri launched the tourism ship “Samudra Krakatau” on Wednesday (7/2). The ship will serve tourists to Pahawang island and other islands in Teluk lampung area. Aaunching of the tourism vessel, he said that the presence of Samudra Krakatau Ship can boost the number of tourists to Lampung. He also hoped the ship can bridge the domestic and foreign tourists to the waters of the tourism destinations in Teluk Lampung. In addition to promoting the tourism sector,  the impact can also boost the economy of the local people around the sea tourism object. Vice Governor Bachtiar views that the Lampung government continues to explore tourism destinations that have not been explored. He also said from the existing data, the tourists’ visit to Lampung has increased recently, even it has been recorded exceeding tourist arrivals to Bali. He expressed hope in addition to building infrastructure, the region also boosts synergy among the related stakeholders to improve the tourism sector.

To preserve Indonesia's national dance culture as part of the nation's wealth and to introduce Indonesian culture to the Germans, the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt has opened another Traditional Dance Course for kids and adults in 2018. Since 2016, the Consulate General in Frankfurt has opened Indonesian traditional dance classes followed by German and Indonesian citizens, both adults and kids. The dances taught are like Pendet, Yapong , and Ngarojeng, and Merak dances. In early 2018, the Consulate General in Frankfurt started a West Sumatra dance course, planned to be held for 10 sessions. The courses are conducted every Saturday, and divided into 2 classes, namely kids's class and adults' class, The Indonesian Ambassador in Colombo, I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa along with several staff of the Embassy organized Indonesian cultural and tourism promotion activities at Wycherley International School, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The event was opened by a Senior Dance Instructor, Indranie Nallaiah, and attended by Wycherlle Principal, Kingsley Jayasinghe. As reported by the Indonesian Embassy in Colombo, at the event, Ambassador I Gusti Ngurah Ardiyasa told the students about the history of Indonesia-Sri Lankan diplomatic relations, its geography, and culture. In addition, the Indonesian Ambassador expressed his appreciation to Wycherley International School for its active participation in the visit of Indonesia’s KRI Bima Suci Open Ship some time ago at the port of Colombo.The students were attracted by geographical facts, and ethnic, linguistic, cultural and religious diversity of Indonesia. They are also very interested in knowing more about the diversity of tourist destinations in Indonesia.

The Mayor of Surabaya in East Java, Tri Rismaharini will be the speaker at the 9th World Urban Forum held in Kota Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 7 to 13 February. The World Urban Forum is a worldwide non-legislative forum which has been organized annually by the United Nations Habitat since 2002. The focus of the forum is on sustainable development and resettlement. Head of Surabaya City Government Foreign Cooperation Sub-Division, Yanuar Hermawan said that the visit of Surabaya Mayor is on behalf of the National Secretariat of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing, Surabaya is a representative of Indonesia.He explained that Surabaya is one of the cities that has an important role in the formulation of the new urban agenda script, since it has hosted the Preparatory Committee Meeting of the third Habitat Conference which discussed the zero draft of the new urban agenda document. In addition, the model of urban development undertaken by Surabaya and the development innovation being applied, as well as its role in the formulation of a new urban agenda has been recognized worldwide. Yanuar ensured, the World Urban Forum dialogue will explore the experiences of several countries and regions about the innovation that has been done since 2015 to achieve sustainable development goals and new urban agenda. As a world-level forum, this conference is attended by 193 member states of the United Nations, presenting experts from various fields, including national and regional governments, research and education institutions, UN agencies and other international institutions.

The Defense Ministers of ASEAN member countries held a meeting in Singapore, 5-7 February 2018. Unfortunately, the expected result of the settlement of code of conduct with China in the South China Sea is still not reached. In a statement after the meeting, Singapore's Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen on Wednesday (7/2) admitted that a year's deadline to complete is unrealistic. Complex issues in the South China Sea issue have not yet been settled. Last year, ASEAN and China adopted a draft framework of code of conduct in the South China Sea region. China agreed to start talks with ASEAN member states claiming the South China Sea. This year the binding and approved code of conduct with the People's Republic of China have become the goal of ASEAN claimant countries. But the results are still not as expected. Why do they want this code of conduct to be realized immediately? Some think China does not respect the sovereignty of countries in the South China Sea region. However, the PRC through a foreign ministry spokesperson, Geng Shuang said, Beijing has been working with ASEAN countries to develop a code of conduct that can satisfy all parties. On the other hand, ASEAN through Foreign Minister Vivian Balakhrisnan from Singapore, which is chair of ASEAN this year, expressed the ASEAN ministers' concerns over the increase of China's activities on artificial islands in the South China Sea. Meanwhile, Indonesia has its own concept related to the Indo-Pacific region which also includes the South China Sea. Hopefully, the code of conduct designed by ASEAN and China can be finalized soon, so that conflicts in the South China Sea region can be ended. This process should be done comprehensively so that the parties can accept this code of conduct with an open heart.

Indonesia moves on positive trend at Fed Cup.

Indonesian women tennis team continued positive result in the knock-out round of group D at Fed Cup of Group II, Asia/Oceania zone, held in Isa city, Bahrain from 6-10 February 2018 after in the second phase of knock-out round, on last Wednesday by defeating Pakistani team with score 3-0.

According to the official website of Fed Cup observed by Antara ews Agency in Jakarta on last Wednesday, the Indonesian team succeeded to grab points from women single players namely, Aldila Sutijadi, Beatrice Gumulya, and Ushna Suhail. Meanwhile, the last point was grabbed by double women pairs, Deria Nur Haliza / Jessy Rompies.

By this winning, Indonesian team will be easier to win in Group D for securing one ticket to the final. For the time being, Indonesian women team sits at the first rank of group D from two wins and it is followed by Sri Lanka with one win and one defeat. At the third rank, it’s placed by Pakistan with one win and one defeat.

The next information is from badminton Kevin / Marcus Score Hat-Trick.

Men double pairs, Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo / Marcus Fernaldi Gideon succeeded to score hat-trick at India Open 2018. In 2016 and 2017, Kevin/Marcus also succeeded to be the champion of India Open. They defeated world’s first pairs, Kim Astrup/Anders Skaarup Rasmussen (Denmark) with the score 21-14, 21-16.

The title was the second one for Kevin/Marcus in 2018. Last week, they just became the champion at Daihatsu Indonesia Master 2018. By this winning, they succeeded to grab titles from 5 consecutive tournaments namely China Open Super Series Premier 2017, Hong Kong Open Super Series 2017, BWF World Super Series Finals 2017.

Indonesia grabbed two titles from India Open 2018. At women’s double, Greysia Polli / Apriyani Rahayu succeeded to defeat second-seed, Jongkolphan Kittiharakul/Rawinda Prajongjai from Thailand with the score 21-18, 21-15. Meanwhile, at mix double, Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti were defeated by fifth-seed, Mathias Christiansen/Christinna Pedersen from Denmark with the score 21-14, 21-15

The next information is still from Badminton. The result from India Open will be capital of Thomas-Uber Qualification.

The committee of All-Indonesian Badminton Association viewed that the results gained at India Open 2018 could be capital for Indonesian team to face Asian 2018 Group Championship and the qualification for Thomas-Uber Cup.

At India Open 2018 that has been closed on last Sunday, Indonesia grabbed two titles from men’s and women’s doubles, and one runner-up at mix doubles. It was stated by Head of Development and Achievement of the Association, Susy Susanti in Jakarta on last Monday.

The players who grabbed title at this level 4 tournament are Greysia Poli/Apriyani Rahayu at women’s double, Marcus Fernaldi Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo at men’s double. The runner-up title was grabbed by Praveen Jordan/Melati Daeva Oktavianti at mix doubles after being defeated by Mathias Christiansen/Christinna Pedersen of Denmark with the score 14-21, 15-21.

The Association hoped that the two titles and one runner-up could give spirit to men singles and women singles. Asian 2018 Group Championship will take place at Sultan Abdul Halim Stadium, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia on 6-11 February 2018.

Wrestling sets target at Asian Games.

Indonesian wrestling targets one gold medal at Asian Games 2018 Jakarta-Palembang. The Chairman of All-Indonesian Wrestling Association, Trimedya Panjaitan said in Medan, North Sumatra on last Tuesday that wrestling is targeted to grab one gold medal by the government.

Trimedya explained that the target is difficult enough. He views that the most-realistic target for wrestling at Asian Games is just only one bronze. He also gives one-week deadline for Gusti Randa, the manager of Indonesian wrestling team to form a team and working program toward Asian Games, including in mapping one gold medal target.

Meanwhile, Gusti Randa said that strong competitors of wrestling are from Middle East countries, namely Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and others. He added that Indonesian wrestling team has prepared six athletes consisting of 4 men and 2 women to compete at Asian Games. He further said that his side has scheduled try out program to East Europe such as Bulgaria and Kirgizstan for 25 days.