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RRI VOI with daily segment My Indonesia which today is on "Coordinating Minister for Human and Cultural Development Holds Asian Games Security Coordination Meeting

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Puan Maharani held a coordination meeting in preparation for the security of hosting the Asian Games XVIII 2018 at her office in Jakarta, Thursday (17/5). Puan Maharani asserted, the security of the XVIII Asian Games, starting August 18 next, will involve Police and Military personnel, to achieve maximum security.

Therefore, it needs synergies from all stakeholders to make the Asian Games, a success especially in the securityissue which is a serious concern of the government. This factor will be the government's focus for the event to run smoothly and safely.

The Coordination Meeting on the Preparation for Safeguarding the Asian Games was also attended by the National Agency for Combating Terrorism (BNPT) and related ministries and agencies. According to Suhardi, in a meeting that lasted for approximately two hours the discussed in great detail matters related to the security of the Asian Games which will be held in three months .

Meanwhile, the National Agency for Combating Terrorism (BNPT) will "all out" in securing the 2018 Asian Games from possible terrorist disturbances. In a press release in Jakarta on Thursday (17/05/2018), BNPT Chief Police Commissioner General SuhardiAlius wanted the Asian Games in Indonesia "zero attack, zero accident" as South Korea had done in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon and the Olympics Winter 2018 in Pyeongchang. For that, security will be made very tight so there is no chance for those who want to disrupt the biggest sports event in Asia.

According to Suhardi, an international event such as the Asian Games has the potential to become a terrorist target so that anticipatory steps, awareness and synergy of various parties need to be done. He reminded the 2018 World Cup in Russia has also been threatened by militant groups, especially ISIS. This fact must be an understanding to be well anticipated. Therefore, this security issue must be really strengthened, without any loopholes.

RRI World Service -Voice of Indonesia with Today In History, a regular segment which brings back people and events from this date in the past as recorded in history.

I’ll start with May 20, 1908;the first National Awakening Day of Indonesia.

Every May 20, the Indonesian people commemorate National Awakening Day. The day, that became the momentum of the struggle of all Indonesian people, was marked by the birth of Budi Oetomo organization in 1908. The establishment of Budi Oetomo was the beginning of a movement aimed at achieving the independence of Indonesia. Judging from the history of the establishment of Budi Oetomo,  founded by educated young people, it is fitting for the people of Indonesia,`to have the same spirit for the resurrection of Indonesia to progress. Live along with the development of science and technology.

Next is from 20 May 2002; Timor-Leste becomes independent from Indonesia.

The Democratic Republic of East Timor,  which before independence was named East Timor, is a small country to the north of Australia and the eastern part of the Indonesian  island of Timor. In addition, the country's territory also includes Kambing  or Atauro island, Jaco, and the Oecussi-Ambeno enclave in West Timor. East Timor was once one of Indonesia's provinces. It was  officially independent on 20 May 2002. When it became a member of the United Nations, the country decided to use the Portuguese name "Timor Leste" as the official name of their country.

I’ll end Today in History with  May 20, 2008; Ali Sadikin dies.

Ali Sadikin, the former Jakarta governor, also known as Bang Ali, died at the age of 82 years, on Tuesday, May 20, 2008.

Ali Sadikin is well known for developing   the city of Jakarta. He received the honor of Bintang Mahaputera Adipradana because he was considered meritorious to the country and the nation, especially for turning  Jakarta into a Metropolitan City. President Soekarno appointed him Governor of Jakarta in the 60s because he was  considered as “stubborn”. He succeeded as a leader and in developing   the city of Jakarta precisely because of his harsh nature.

Here are  the Headlines of several national newspapers published today, May 20.

I’ll  begin with Kompas’s  headline , “Complicated Process leads Indonesian Migrant Workers to Brokers”

Indonesian Migrant Worker (TKI) candidates are yet to be free from high charges for their departure. Complicated departure arrangement system has brought TKI into the  hands of  brokers. According to Kompas’ investigation that lasted  for two weeks, many TKI candidates in Indramayu and some other regions had the same  experience. Even just to obtain passports, they were trapped by brokers.

To have a government subsidized passport, a TKI candidate who legally  needs just to pay Rp 55,000 had to  pay Rp 500 thousand because of the brokers. They used the canteen behind the Indramayu One Stop Integrated Service to arrange the TKI documents that must be attached as requirement for passport issuance.

Let’s  move on to Media Indonesia with its headline, “Moderation in thinking as a key to Deradicalization”.

Terrorism in Indonesia is  caused  among others by an ideology spread by the leaders of terrorist network to create an Islamic sharia-based nation. Former terrorist convict Yudi Zulfachri in Jakarta, Saturday said, terrorist leaders generally planted thought that whoever opposing their principle must be called as kafir and thogut or infidels; and is allowed to be killed.

This is the underlying thought  of  the terrorist attack against fellow Indonesian citizens in various regions. To overcome terrorism, according to Yudi, the key is moderating  the minds of terrorists. That is the true essence of deradicalization.

I’ll end  the Headlines with Republika’s, “Indonesia Asks OIC to unite and  Support Palestine ”.

Indonesia asked Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member countries to unite and help the Palestine. According to Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla, the common view among OIC members needs to be improved. Jusuf Kalla, after OIC Extraordinary Summit at Istanbul Conference Center on Friday (18/5) said, OIC must be the main driver of support for Palestine.

Jusuf Kalla also urged the Hamas and Fatah groups to unite. The unity of the two groups is instrumental in creating peace in Palestine.

Today’s Mosaic of Archipelago, Sunday, May 20^th 2018 presents informations about City Government of Bekasi empowered  Micro Small and Medium Enterprises-MESMEs for the coming Asian Games 2018. Followed by  Karangasem Achieved MURI Award for Population Services. Mosaic of Archipelago will end  with Palembang relies on 14 tourism destinations to welcome Asian Games.

City Government of Bekasi, West Java, will empower Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the local area to make the  Asian Games 2018 a success. Mayor of Bekasi, Ruddy Gandakusumah in Bekasi Friday said  City Government of Bekasi would involve MSMEs , but  the concept, is still being discussed.  Ruddy said that when  opening Ramadhan Bazaar 1439 Hijriyah/2018 in North Bekasi Sub-District Office.

According to him, one of the schemes of empowering SMEs in the Asian Games is by synergizing MSMEs products with the hospitality business that deals  with  the accommodation  for athletes and supporters. Ruddy added there are nine clusters of MSMEs in Bekasi City, namely, foods and beverages, handicrafts, fashions, dolls, furniture, decorative plants, ornamental fish, embroidery, and accessories.

The next information is about  Karangasem set up a MURI (Indonesia World Record  Museum) record  for population services.

Government of Karangasem Regency  set up a record as the first village that applied population services with online network applications without internet. It is called Smart Village, located in East Duda Village, Selat Sub-District, Karangasem, Bali. The MURI Record was  given directly by MURI Senior Manager, Jusuf Ngadri to Regent of Karangasem Bali I Gusti Ayu Mas Sumatri.

Regent of Karangasem, Bali IGA Mas Sumatri on Friday (18/5) said, currently,  the era of digital transformation provides opportunities in information transactions which can be done briefly from one region to another in the world. For that, Smart Village program is a solution for all rural areas in Indonesia. Population service program with online application without internet or Smart Village is a solution of the Government of Karangasem Regency in advancing the villages in Karangasem.

Mosaic of Archipelago will end with information about Palembang relies on 14 tourism destinations to welcome Asian Games.

Palembang City relies on  14 tourism destinations to welcome the 18^th Asian Games from  August 18 – September 2 2018 in order to reach the target of 2.5 million tourists.

Head of Palembang Tourism Agency Isnaini Madani in Palembang, Friday said this target is quite relevant because in 2017 tourist arrivals reached 2 million 567 domestic tourists and 9.850 foreign tourists. Isnaini hoped foreign tourist arrivals this year also increased because there will be many officials, athletes, and others who will come to Indonesia. Moreover, there are additional new destinations., like Alquran Akbar, Siguntang Hill, Kuto Besak Fortress, Kapitan Village, Al Munawar Village, Purbakala Sriwijaya Kingdom Park and Kemaro Island.

To promote the tourism destinations, the city government involves The Association of Indonesian Tours and Travel Agencies (ASITA), social media, The Association of Indonesian Tourism (HPI), and many more. The coming Asian Games will become an opportunity to improve the tourism sector.