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Head of Indonesian Nationa Library take a picture with participants after the event in Bogor Library - 

"History will return the east to the way it was before the west burned down the glory of the east and then took it away", this was conveyed by the Head of the National Library (Perpusnas) RI Muhammad Syarif Bando in his remarks when opening the Community Literacy Index Improvement (PILM) activity which was held in the auditorium of the Bogor City Library and Gallery on Tuesday (29/8/2023).

This is where the librarian plays an important role in the library whose job is to collect knowledge from around the world and then package it for the needs of professionals.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday, the Head of National Library emphasized the new library paradigm that must be implemented in order to develop community literacy, namely collection management (10%), knowledge management (20%), and knowledge transfer (70%).

"What's with the collection in the library of millions if there are people from Bogor who don't understand the history of the city of Bogor, how to become a businessman and then become a beggar even though he is healthy and fit, very concerning," said Syarif.

He also regretted that Indonesia has not been able to be like South Korea which can become a developed country because of its literacy level.

In line with the Head of the National Library, Deputy Mayor of Bogor, Dedie A. Rachim, said that Indonesia and South Korea were both independent in the same month and year, but now these countries are able to accelerate to become more developed countries than Indonesia.

Dedie then recounted the development of South Korea into a developed country which apparently started with an order to carry out comparative studies and literature studies. He further added that the Indonesian nation has also produced many great works, but how these works can be documented and distributed to the public is still a problem.

"Many great works from our nation are also used by various nations in the world, but the problem is how then the great works that have been produced by our nation, then written, then properly recorded and distributed, and properly socialized," he explained.

Dedie also hopes that the lag in the past can be repaired by Gen Z, who will become future leaders. Indonesia is also capable of becoming like South Korea if its people are literate.

Ade Perucha Hutagaol or better known by her pen name Trinity explained how she became interested in literacy from the habit of being read stories before going to bed and being given a book prize if she got good grades at school.

"Actually, at the beginning of introducing literacy from home, indeed, from my parents, I liked reading books and passed it on to their children," he said.

It can be said that interest in literacy must start from the smallest circle, namely the family and not be forced but accustomed to it as stated by the author of the travel book "The Naked Traveler".

Eka Ardhinie, an influencer as well as a literacy activist, also has a habit of reading newspapers that her parents have subscribed to since she was young. According to him, things that seemed trivial were recorded and influenced him into adulthood.

The two figures encouraged Gen Z to continue working in written form. Although sometimes writers experience writer's block, which according to Trinity is just laziness. However, he revealed that we must admit that there is writer's block, but we still have to be disciplined in continuing to write by setting a certain duration of time for writing breaks.

Meanwhile, Eka advised the writer to make time to study again, seek knowledge or other references.

The PILM activity with the theme "Free Literacy: Cool Reading, Trending Writing" was held in parallel with storytelling activities for kindergarten children, sketch competitions, and book review//VOI

Anthea Griffin, officially handed over 400,000 doses of canine rabies vaccine to the Indonesian Government in Denpasar, Bali - 

Australian Consul-General, Anthea Griffin, officially handed over 400,000 doses of canine rabies vaccine from the Australian Government to the Indonesian Government in Denpasar, Bali.

Director of Animal Health, Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Nuryani Zainuddin, said the Indonesian health authorities deserved thumbs up. “Our animal health authorities coordinated efforts to use Indonesia's vaccine supply to vaccinate over 89,000 dogs in 7 weeks in the Bali and West Timor outbreak areas,” said Dr Nuryani Zainuddin.

“Close partnership with Australia in animal health has supported Indonesia's coordinated efforts to control the disease. this and prevent the spread of rabies.”

“Australia is proud to support Indonesia's rabies response, which targets immediate rabies outbreaks,” said Consul General Anthea Griffin.

“I congratulate the local health services for their excellent job coordinating the emergency response. Canine vaccination saves human lives, and community participation is essential in controlling canine rabies everywhere.”

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday, of the 400,000 doses of vaccine, 200,000 doses were rolled out in Bali, with another 200,000 used to fight an emergency rabies outbreak in West Timor, where vaccine administration began on 20 July 2023.

Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Mark Schipp, said Australia's cooperation with Indonesia on rabies not only supports friends and neighbours, but also helps stop the spread of rabies in the region.

“More than 99 percent of rabies cases in humans are caused by bites or scratches from infected dogs. Rabies is 100% preventable through routine vaccination of dogs, preventing transmission to humans—especially children which causes more than 40 percent of deaths from rabies,” said Dr Schipp.

Australia is partnering with the World Organization for Animal Health, and the bilateral Australia Indonesia Health Security Partnership to support the Government of Indonesia's response to controlling rabies.

Australia's vaccines further strengthen its support for rabies control in the region, and its commitment to global eradication of the disease by 2030//VOI

Indonesia Sustainability Forum e-flyer - 

In line with the theme of Indonesia's Independence Day this year, "Keep Moving Forward Indonesia", the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves) is ready to bring up the importance of international collaboration to boost the world's sustainable growth at the Indonesia Sustainability Forum (ISF) on 7-8 September 2023 coming.

The Indonesia Sustainability Forum is also part of the 2023 ASEAN-BAC Indonesia Summit which will be held on 1-8 September 2023.

“The ISF event is one of Indonesia's concrete manifestations as a climate superpower to strengthen cross-country collaboration, as well as public and private partnerships for the realization of the world's Sustainability agenda. We must be able to accelerate the transition of emissions-based growth towards sustainable growth that benefits humans and the environment, in a definite and careful manner," said the Deputy for Transportation and Infrastructure of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Rachmat Kaimuddin.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday, ISF is also a momentum for Indonesia to push for global decarbonization and spur world sustainability practices, Deputy Rachmat added.

In the business sector, Arsjad Rasjid as Chair of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia) and Chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) revealed that the business world has a crucial role to play in creating a sustainable business ecosystem in a green economy transition.

“The business world has an important responsibility in establishing a sustainable business ecosystem on the way to a green economy. We are actively promoting initiatives such as the Net Zero Hub and the Carbon Center of Excellence including the mobilization of green investment through cross-sectoral collaboration both in Indonesia and in Southeast Asia. It is hoped that through this initiative, the industrial and business sectors in Indonesia and ASEAN can unite to achieve sustainable development that is inclusive and conducive," said Arsjad.

In addition to international figures, ISF will also provide a platform for Indonesian business actors and academics to express their opinions and aspirations in facing the challenges of achieving sustainable growth that is more in harmony with environmental protection.

The event with the big theme "Pursuing Sustainable and Inclusive Growth" has also partnered with several global institutions as Knowledge Partners, including the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, McKinsey and global business players such as AstraZeneca.

The Knowledge Partners will lead thematic sessions, by presenting and facilitating constructive dialogues that are committed to presenting solutions to encourage decarbonization efforts, green economy transitions, and conservation of environmental ecosystems and biodiversity//VOI

After a talkshow entitled "121 Years of Bung Hatta: Rising Together with Inclusive Literacy" - 

The Head of the National Library of the Republic of Indonesia (Perpusnas) invites all people, especially the younger generation, to continue to inflame Bung Hatta's literacy spirit. Even in the midst of various limitations, even when he was behind bars in prison, Bung Hatta continued to read.

“Indonesia stands for the struggle of people who love reading. While other countries are busy arming themselves, our heroes are busy gaining knowledge by reading. The spirit of Bung Hatta who likes to read is a big asset for our nation and we must emulate it," he said when opening a talkshow entitled "121 Years of Bung Hatta: Rising Together with Inclusive Literacy", Tuesday (15/8/2023).

This activity is one of a series of 121 year commemorations of Bung Hatta held by National Library of Indonesia's Bung Hatta Proclamation Library UPT in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra Province.

According to the Head of National Library, Bung Hatta's fighting spirit which continues to be inflamed will encourage people to continue working through innovation and creativity.

However, the Head of National Library added, the enthusiasm of the current young generation to be literate is not as strong as Bung Hatta. "Even though literacy is a way for people to contribute to the progress of the nation," he emphasized.

According to the Head of National Library of Indonesia, literacy is the depth of one's knowledge of certain knowledge subjects that can be implemented with innovation and creativity to produce goods and services to win global competition.

On the same occasion, the UPT Library of Bung Hatta Proclamation also launched a book entitled "Anthology of Poetry for Hatta: Framing Bung Hatta in Poetry".

This book is the result of Bung Hatta's Poetry Writing Workshop which is part of the implementation of the Social Inclusion-Based Library Program.

The City Government of Bukittinggi through the Expert Staff of the Mayor of Bukittinggi, Melfi Abra, explained the efforts to be made in developing the people's economy in Bung Hatta's hometown.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta on Tuesday, Melfi revealed, through the good values ​​passed down by Bung Hatta, the City Government of Bukittinggi will encourage the younger generation to contribute to empowering the community's economy.

"The Bukittinggi City Government will make this city a Cultural Heritage City of Bung Hatta so that tourists who come to the City of Bukittinggi will get to know Bung Hatta and his personality," he explained.

Melfi also explained, to advance the economy of Bukittingi City, a sharia cooperative-based joint business would be developed.
On the other hand, Halida Halida Nuriah Hatta, Bung Hatta's third daughter, who was present as a guest speaker, revealed that Bung Hatta also spread the spirit of literacy through reading, starting with his own family.

He and his 2 brothers were invited and made interested in reading books through the collection of books owned by Bung Hatta.

"As Bung Hatta's generation, we must maintain a critical culture and also read. We must have a strong determination to jointly realize the ideals of the nation," he added.

On the same occasion the speakers were also present, namely the Deputy Director of the Center for Education and Policy Studies, Ivan Ahda and doctor and health innovator Gamal Albinsaid//VOI