File - Construction of a toll road to the National Capital City (IKN) of Nusantara in East Kalimantan. (ANTARA/HO-Ministry of PUPR/pri) -
Voinews, Jakarta - The government has prioritized public transportation to support people's mobility in the development of Nusantara, according to an official at the Nusantara Capital City Authority (OIKN) on Saturday.
"We aim to ensure that 80 percent of people's mobility in the city will be through public transport," said Silvia Halim, OIKN Deputy for Facilities and Infrastructure.
By doing so, OIKN seeks to achieve efficiency and create equality in mobility for all people in the future capital city, currently under construction in East Kalimantan, she added.
In an effort to actualize its commitment to making Nusantara a liveable, inclusive, and sustainable "World City for All", the authority has continued to strengthen its determination to realize a vision of sustainable development.
OIKN Head Bambang Susantono has conveyed strategic steps to transform the transportation system in Nusantara, including the establishment of an expert team to assist the OIKN in developing a transportation system in the new capital city.
OIKN formed the team by enlisting experts from diverse fields, demonstrating the government's commitment to collaborating with stakeholders in planning and developing Nusantara.
The team is expected to help the government achieve transportation targets outlined in a master plan that formulates ideal development policies and transportation management while considering economic, social, and environmental aspects.
The team's head, William Sabandar, said that his team is guided by a set of key performance indicators, including access to key facilities, efficient transit connections, and carbon emission reduction//ANT-VOI
Expert Staff for Youth and Sports Innovation at the Ministry of Youth and Sports Yohan. (ANTARA/HO-Humas Kemenpora) -
Voinews, Jakarta - Consistency and focus are the main things for athletes and sports federations to maintain Indonesia’s gold medal-winning tradition in the Olympics, an expert staff of the Ministry of Youth and Sports has emphasized.
“Maintaining consistency in Paris (Olympics) is a target for us all. Apart from that, Indonesia needs more sports besides badminton, archery, and weightlifting to make achievements,” the ministry’s Expert Staff for Youth and Sports Innovation Yohan said here on Saturday (February 17).
He conveyed the statement at a seminar and discussion event of the Sports Journalists Section of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI).
Yohan noted that Indonesia has so far bagged a total of 37 medals in the Olympics.
Of the total 37 medals, 21 are from badminton, 15 are from weightlifting, and 1 is from archery.
The first Olympic medal for Indonesia was bagged by Kusuma Wardani, Lilis Handayani, and Nurfitriyana Saiman, who won silver in the women’s team archery event at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
Deputy Secretary (Industry) of the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, Keith Tan, and the Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Jodi Mahardi pose after signing letter of intent (Photo : Kemenkomarves) -
Voinews, Jakarta - Indonesia and Singapore have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to collaborate in Cross Border Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) activities. This agreement was signed by the Deputy Secretary (Industry) of the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, Keith Tan, and the Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy of the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Jodi Mahardi.
This agreement is based on Presidential Regulation no. 14 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage Activities, which provides access to carbon storage operators to provide international carbon storage capacity.
CCS is the activity of capturing, transporting and storing carbon dioxide, to prevent carbon emissions from being released into the atmosphere. CCS is a decarbonization method that is suitable for industries whose emissions are difficult to reduce, such as the energy sector, chemical industry and power plants. CCS is internationally recognized as an important decarbonization method for achieving global climate change mitigation.
Both institutions, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), recognize the important role of CCS in achieving net zero emissions by the middle of this century and reducing the effects of global warming.
According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday (16/02/24), in the LOI, Indonesia and Singapore emphasized the importance of CCS as a decarbonization method, and the potential of CCS to support sustainable industrial activities and create new economic opportunities.
A working group consisting of Singaporean and Indonesian government officials will work together on a legally binding bilateral agreement to allow cross-border transport and storage of carbon dioxide between Singapore and Indonesia.
Deputy Secretary (Industry) of Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry, Keith Tan, stated, "Cross-border carbon capture and storage is a growing solution in Asia, and supports Singapore's transition to a low-carbon future. Singapore is the first country to sign an LOI with Indonesia "after the presidential regulation that includes cross border CCS was announced. With this LOI, Singapore and Indonesia can become pioneers in accelerating the implementation of cross border CCS projects in Southeast Asia," he said.
Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Jodi Mahardi, stated, "This collaboration with Singapore not only increases Indonesia's commitment to leading environmental responsibility in this region, but also shows our proactive approach in utilizing innovative technology for sustainable growth "This initiative positions Indonesia as a key player in the Southeast Asian CCS landscape by introducing a mode of environmental cooperation between countries," he said//VOI
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Voinews, Jakarta - Celebrating 75 years of Australia and Indonesia diplomatic relations, the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, together with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra, is conducting a logo design competition.
The winning design will be used as the official logo of the 75th Anniversary of Australia – Indonesia Diplomatic Relations campaign throughout 2024. A series of activities will be held as part of the celebration, including a mural art collaboration, our annual Festival Sinema Australia Indonesia, Taste of Australia culinary festival, historical exhibition, and much more.
According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Friday (16/02/24), Indonesian and Australian creative talents are invited to submit up to three designs which reflect and represent the 75 years of close friendship and strong partnership between Australia and Indonesia. The design may be inspired by elements of both countries’ national emblems, culture and identity.
With the support and sponsorship from Qantas, the creator of the winning logo will receive one return economy ticket for Jakarta - Sydney/Melbourne or Sydney/Melbourne - Jakarta.
The competition is open for Indonesian and Australian citizens and residents, aged at least 18 years old at the time of submitting their valid entry.
Designs are accepted from 15 February until 3 March 2024//VOI