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March
Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia Inaugurates 17 Community Learning Centers (CLCs) in Sarawak
Written by Ani HasanahAmbassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Malaysia, Rusdi Kirana on Friday, (16/3) in Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia inaugurated 17 new Community Learning Centers (CLC) in the Sarawak region. This learning center is provided for children of Indonesian Migrant Workers (BMI), especially those working in plantation sectors scattered in various areas of Sarawak. At a press conference at one of the CLCs at the Sachiew oil palm plantation, Yuang Group in Miri, Ambassador Rusdi Kirana said in addition to the new CLC in Sarawak, the Government of Indonesia also plans to build vocational schools as a continuation of basic education at CLC.
“In Sarawak the target is 50 and now there are already 12 CLCs. The target on this trip is 17, so the first 19 must have been run. Today we have inaugurated 17, so it becomes 36. We have a target by June there will be 50 CLCs in Sarawak. For Sabah, we will build a vocational school from Elementary, Junior High School. We will direct it to vocational schools. As already mentioned earlier, the major of the vocational school includes culinary, hospitality, and mechanics. Hopefully at the end of this Eid ul Fitr we do the ground breaking build the school. The fund is already available,” Rusdi Kirana said.
Ambassador Rusdi Kirana added that the target of building 50 Community Learning Center (CLC) in Sarawak in 2018 is a form of commitment of the Government of Indonesia to continuously provide decent educational access, including to children of Indonesian migrant workers residing in plantations in Sarawak. He also believes, if the children of the migrant workers are educated, undoubtedly their life in the future will be better. They will no longer work in the plantations like their parents do now. Therefore, to realize this, Ambassador Rusdi Kirana asked for an active role from parents to encourage their children to study in the CLC which has been provided in the plantation. (VOI/Rezha/AHM)
March
Faith Fashion Fusion, Fashion Fairs About Australian Muslim Women
Written by Ani HasanahThe Department of Tourism and Culture of DKI Jakarta in cooperation with the Australian Embassy organized "Faith Fashion Fusion: The Style of Muslim Women in Australia" exhibition. This is an exhibition celebrating the achievements of Australian Muslim women through fashion. The exhibition highlights the diversity and creativity of the Muslim community in Australia and how to express their beliefs through fashion.
“The First exhibition in Australia in 2012 and it's to all around Australia different cities and towns, and then last year in Kuala Lumpur, an now here in Jakarta until the 18th of March. The exhibition is really about celebrating the achievement of muslim women in Australia and it does that why looking at how they express themselves and their faith through fashion,” First Secretary (Advocacy and Outreach) of the Australian Embassy to Indonesia, Lydia Trotten, during the exhibition at the Jakarta History Museum on Thursday (15/03).
Lydia added that Jakarta as the capital of Indonesia was chosen as the venue for the exhibition of Faith Fashion Fusion because Muslim fashion is now developing in Indonesia, so the designers from Australia and Indonesia can share their experiences how they develop the fashion industry in their respective countries. (VOI/EGI/AHM)
March
Celebrating Nyepi Day, Ministry of Religious Affairs Holds Some Social Activities
Written by Ani HasanahTo celebrate Nyepi or Day of Silence or New Year's Day of Saka 2040 celebrated by Hindus, Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) holds several social activities in various regions in Indonesia. The social activities are forms of government’s support to Hindus in celebrating Nyepi Day or New Year Saka 2040 which falls on March 17, 2018. This was conveyed by the Director General of Hindu Community Guidance of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, I Ketut Widnya in a special interview with Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta recently.
“The government certainly provides funding support to the committee, but in addition to the funds we also have some or at least four Nyepi activities. The most important is social activities. Yes, tree planting is done in Bogor, then the peak celebration is held at Prambanan temple, then mass yoga, and then seminar on Nationality, after the seminar on nationality then dharmashanti,” I Ketut Widnya said.
I Ketut Widnya stated Nyepi Day or New Year Saka 2040 this year is a special celebration because Nyepi Day or Day of Silence is celebrated together with Hari Raya Saraswati. The two major Hindu festivals celebrated on the same day are a historic phenomenon for Hindus in Indonesia. (VOI/Rezha/AHM)
March
Indonesia Second Best Country for Investors Due to its Improving Trends
Written by Ani HasanahIndonesia is now included in the list of countries that are attractive for investment. President Joko Widodo revealed the results of the US News & World Report survey which puts Indonesia ranked second in the world's most attractive countries for investment. The Head of State disclosed that the criterion for the investment is the trend instead of the condition. This was said by President Joko Widodo when meeting with the leaders of commercial banks in Indonesia on Thursday (15/3/2018) at the State Palace of Jakarta.
"One thing I learned, it turns out that investors decide to invest into a country not because of the conditions in the country, but because of the trend in the country. What is more attractive to investors is investing in a country that may not be ideal, but the trend is definitely improving, knowing that the country continues to improve and fix certain things that are not ideal yet. What is more trusted by the International investors is because Indonesia’s trend is clear, the improvement is clear,” the president said.
The President believed that Indonesia would be trusted more by international investors because of the improved trend experienced in the country. The President also considered that the confidence of investing in Indonesia is also improving as seen from the Standard & Poor's Rating that returns Indonesia to investment grade or investment grade. Referring to the issue, the president asked Coordinating Minister for the Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution to improve the ranking of ease of doing business in Indonesia, which was stood at 72 last year. (KBRN/PRADIPTA/AHM)