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Ministry of Manpower's Secretary General Anwar Sanusi (green shirt) while distributing packages containing daily necessities to the people around Ponorogo, East Java, on Friday (April 29, 2022). (ANTARA/HO-Kemnaker/FR) - 

The Ministry of Manpower distributed packages containing daily necessities to the public as a form of sharing during Ramadhan.

The ministry's Secretary General, Anwar Sanusi, noted that the activity aims to support recovery of the people affected by the pandemic.

"Sharing is one of the good deeds recommended during Ramadhan, so that we can share our happiness with others," Sanusi noted in a written statement on Saturday.

"They may really need what we are giving today," he stressed.

In addition to improving spirituality, Ramadhan also offers a momentum to encourage mutual sharing and spreading happiness with others, Sanusi, who represents Minister of Manpower Ida Fauziyah, remarked.

The event for the distribution of packages by the ministry was organized around Ponorogo, East Java, on Friday.

The event, titled Blessed Ramadhan with the Manpower Minister, was held by the ministry in collaboration with state-owned bank BNI.

"We express our deepest gratitude to BNI," he emphasized.

"I say that they were very happy," he stated.

The people prayed that the government, especially the ministry and BNI, would be able to continue to dedicate themselves to the nation, he remarked.

They also prayed that the two institutions do their best for the nation to make Indonesia more prosperous, he added.

Echoing this sentiment, representative from BNI Alan Ferdinand noted that the event is one of the forms of real synergy between the ministry and BNI to help the people.

Earlier, the Workers Social Security Agency (BPJAMSOSTEK) also took social action by distributing 660 packages containing basic necessities for workers in commemoration of May Day on May 1 that coincides with the Ramadhan month every year.

Head of the Jakarta Gambir BPJAMSOSTEK Branch Office Chairul Arianto noted in a statement on Tuesday that these packages were given to the Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy Sub-Office.

The packages will then be distributed to workers through the workers' unions in Central Jakarta//ANT

Scott Willis a UN observer on Industry sector met at COP26 meeting break in Glasgow, Scotland - 

Amid the unprecedented and challenging times of Covid-19, companies and organizations across sectors and countries have continued to commit to take ambitious climate action through the Climate Neutral Now initiative of UN Climate Change. 

In July 2020, the initiative is moving towards a significant milestone of 400 signatories, with new players notably from the industrial sector joining. Industry sector have development and deployment solution to handle climate change issue and 70 percent of the fund must come from Industry sector. This was said by UN Observer, Scott Willis to Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday (10/11/21) in Glasgow.

"The thing with industry is that it can be perceived in a number of ways because it's in arguable responsible for alot of the emission that we see but also it's going to be responsible for alot of solutions both the development of the solution and deployment of the solution. If we considere it, if we take a step back and look at the SDG's and agenda 2030. The UN identified 60 or 70 percent of the money that required in order to fully implement sustanainble development goals needs to come from Industry" Willis said. 

Willis added that to create better condition, industry sector must start to provide clean energy.

"Most of the development for a country like Indonesia this idea of Technology transfer how do we create the right incentive so that the solution that are use because it's incredibly important countries gas access to electronic. We've been burning coal for a couple hundred of years there are better ways to do it.  The chalange is up until now the cheapest way to do it is coal so developing countries need to take a lesson that we can pollut the atmosfer so we need to do better. We need to create those condition where you know the clean solution is the cheap ones. Because the signal have been sent from government including through meeting like COP, we're not going to be financing the development of coal power overseas anymore". 

Industries are key pillars of economic and social development, and represent significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions. Practices implemented by Climate Neutral Now signatories show how industrial sectors can greatly contribute to climate action and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals//VOI

"Extended Weekly Press Briefing" event at the Soesilo Soedarman Hall, Jakarta, Monday (4/25/2022) - 

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, will ensure that the Eid holiday momentum in 2022 can run safely and healthily.

The government has allowed people to go home for Eid in 2022 after two years of implementing mobility restrictions due to the pandemic. The movement of Indonesian people during this year's Eid holiday is predicted to reach 85.5 million people. So that health protocols must be implemented properly.

Menparekraf Sandiaga Uno in the "Extended Weekly Press Briefing" event at the Soesilo Soedarman Hall, Jakarta, Monday (4/25/2022) said his party encouraged stakeholders to echo the message of safe and healthy homecoming more massively.

"We have to really prepare those who drive must be in prime condition, also not sleepy, get enough rest, also ensure the CHSE, so that we can succeed in the government's program so that we can go home and be safe," he said.

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has prepared a number of programs for safe and healthy homecoming. Among them are interesting digital activations for followers of the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy to follow and the general public. With the aim of providing education to travelers so that health protocols are still adhered to. Menparekraf hopes that these travelers can become ambassadors in their respective hometowns in setting a good example of how to implement health protocols.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (25/04/22), the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has also prepared 15 homecoming post points from Lampung to East Java, which are expected to become relaxing corners or resting places for travelers before continuing their journey. In the homecoming post, it is planned that Kemenparekraf will distribute 1,200 vouchers for homecoming perpetrators, as a form of appreciation or appreciation for them for playing a role in encouraging economic revival.

"There is also an alternative route or southern crossing (JLS) which is prepared for tourist destinations and the creative economy, including culinary delights," said the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy.

Currently, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy together with the local government tourism office that is on the JLS track and related ministries/agencies are preparing a travel plan (consisting of tourism potential and facilities) for travelers who take advantage of the JLS.

The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy has also formed a monitoring and evaluation team during the Eid holiday. An appeal letter to the Head of the Tourism Office to monitor tourist visits and provide reports regarding the conditions of visits to tourist destinations has also been given.

In addition, said Menparekraf, his party together with relevant ministries/institutions will provide education to the public so that they are more careful in choosing and using tourism buses. "We have to make sure there is a safe and comfortable use of tourist buses for travelers," he said.

Eid homecoming is a momentum for regional economic revival through tourism destinations and creative economic actors. It is projected that the economic turnover will reach more than IDR 72 trillion. Homecomers who are also tourists will spend their money for recreational needs, accommodation, consumption, as well as buying souvenirs that are directly related to MSME actors in the area.

"I see this as our potential in the future to rise up, open up business opportunities, and create jobs," said the Menparekraf.

Menparekraf said, the tourist village will be an attraction for travelers who go through the southern route. Therefore, tourism villages that have become prima donna are being prepared, such as the Malasari Tourism Village in West Java, the Pujon Kidul Tourism Village, and the Tamansari Tourism Village in East Java.

“Tourism villages also become interesting in the middle of the homecoming procession, because if they are packaged in a fun way, God willing, this will become a unique tourist destination, meaning that there must be a comfortable homestay, there must be good attractions, and of course, CHSE readiness and health protocols. This is in line with our program Anugerah Desa Wisata Indonesia," he said//VOI

The Lumajang District Community Literacy Index (PILM) Improvement activity - 

The inauguration of the Deputy Regent of Lumajang Indah Masdar as the Mother of Literacy is a strategic step in creating a competitive role model for human resource development.

“We must realize that the role of mothers is to give birth to a smart generation as well as a challenge to cultivate a love of reading from an early age. Understand them because every child has their own specialties. If there are problems, find the root of the problem why they are reluctant to read," he explained at the Lumajang District Community Literacy Index (PILM) Improvement activity, Monday afternoon, (25/04/2022).

The love of reading is a very positive habit. Reading is an important element in educating the nation. Therefore, the availability and use of libraries everywhere must be maximized. Whether we realize it or not, the ability to read will encourage creativity and innovation in society.

"These two things are important pillars that can guarantee regional success," he added.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday (25/04/22), the central government's attention to the library is also not kidding. The Special Allocation Fund (DAK) assistance provided to the regions is proof of its seriousness. It's just a matter of how the local government continues its utilization relay. Not just asking to be built and poor community empowerment activities in it.

"The National Library is grateful for the 2.5 billion DAK given in 2021, now the people of Lumajang can enjoy co-working space facilities that can support the growth of awareness to become a learning community," said Deputy Library Resource Development Deni Kurniadi.

However, the presence of technology is also an important part of creating a literate society if it can be used properly.

"Handphones, for example. Apart from being a means of communication, we can use them as a medium to find information that has an impact on welfare, such as the I-Pusnas application which is full of applied science readings that can be directly put into practice," said member of Commission X DPR-RI Muhamad Nur Purnamasidi. 

The key, continued Purnamasidi, is to continue to synergize and collaborate. Thus, the National Library of Indonesia as well as local governments are committed to creating an advanced and competitive society//VOI