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In anticipating many challenges of strategic environmental dynamism, the Indonesian Air Force must have willingness and commitment to create optimal result. However, it must be realized that  maintaining the  condition of main weaponry system of the Air Force is not easy, because it relates to the readiness of all components of the Air force both personnel, main weaponry system, air force base, facilities and other infrastructures.

“Building the qualified air force can not be at the short time or until the enemy comes to attack or explore the potential in Indonesia. It needs a strategic concept with elements related with the purposes, interest, target, policy and commitment as well as realistic and sustainable programs. Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff,” Air Marshall Yuyu Sutisna said at the commemoration of 72^nd anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force, at the Air force Base in Halim Perdanakusuma Jakarta on Monday ( 09/04).

Furthermore Air Marshall Yuyu Sutisna also said building ideal power in supporting duty is a must. He explained development of Minimum Essential Force is the appropriate answer and must be carried out. (VOI/Ahmad Faisal/NITA)

Indonesian Minister for State Enterprises Rini Soemarno said state-owned PT Industri Kereta Api (INKA) will start construction of a rolling stock factory in Banyuwangi, East Java, by the end of this year.

The minister recently said in Jakarta that INKA has received growing orders both for domestic use and exports. Therefore, preparation for the construction of a new factory in Banyuwangi is speeding up. PT INKA is a state-owned railway manufacturing company based in Madiun, East Java, producing passenger trains and freight cars.

Rini said, the groundbreaking will take place before the end of 2018. She emphasized that Banyuwangi was chosen as the place for the new factory for the strategic location of the coastal district, which is growing rapidly over the past several years.//Antara 08.04.2018 Rezha

The Indonesian government said it was hoping to conclude negotiations on the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA CEPA) in August after failing to do so in December last year.

Indonesian Coordinating Economic Minister DarminNasution said recently in Jakarta that the two nations were still discussing some technical aspects regarding goods and services, making it clear that they were minor issues. He said, there are some matters that have to be finished.

Previously, Indonesian Trade Minister EnggartiastoLukita said Jakarta and Canberra have resolved 90 percent of the issues discussed in the trade agreement. He said Australia was asking for a higher tariff rate quota for beef. Canberra previously proposed that Indonesia impose a special tariff for its beef. Indonesia agreed to grant a special tariff, but the two nations have not yet agreed on the quota.//JP 08.04.2018 Rezha

President Joko Widodo hopes that the Bogor-Ciawi-Sukabumi (Bocimi) toll road project for Ciawi - Sukabumi Section 1 segment with Ciawi - Cigombong segment along 15.35 kilometers will be operational in July this year. This was revealed by the President when reviewing Bocimi toll road project in Sukabumi, West Java Province, on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

"We hope that this July from Ciawi until Cigombong we will open, and then to Cibadak, about 2019 will be completed until East Sukabumi 2020 is completed," said President.

The Bocimi toll road review by the President was made on the way back to Bogor from Cibadak Station, Sukabumi District at 16.05 WIB, after a working visit to Sukabumi. The President reviews the project site located between Cicurug Station and Cigombong Station. He said the main point of congestion was around Cibadak. Therefore, if this Bocimi toll has been completed, it will be able to unravel the congestion significantly.

"From Ciawi to Cigombong it is open it will unravel the congestion is quite large, especially when it comes to Cibadak because now it is most complicated in Cibadak, so if you get there 2019 will break the congestion very much," he continued.

Meanwhile, related to the issue of land acquisition, the President said that he did not receive reports on it. The construction of the Bocimi toll as a whole has been going well. ( release biro pers )