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March
Indonesian Electric Bus Exhibited at GIICOMVEX 2018
Written by Ani HasanahPT. Mobil Anak Bangsa officially introduces the second prototype of electric bus of its creation at the exhibition of commercial vehicles of the Indonesian Motor Vehicle Industry-Gaikindo Indonesia Commercial Vehicle Expo-GIICOMVEX 2018 held in Jakarta from 1 to 4 March. On the sidelines of GIICOMVEX 2018 exhibition on Friday (2/3) Technical Director of PT. Mobil Anak Bangsa, Bambang Tri Soepandji said that the idea of developing electric bus was firstly initiated by the Indonesian retired General Moeldoko in 2015.
“So, the initial idea was by Retired Gen. Moeldoko. He had a vision for the future after he got retired that cars with fossil fuels will come to an end. So, there needs to be alternative energy to drive the cars. One of the things that he thought is with the use of batteries. The batteries with electric motors can drive the vehicles,” Bambang Tri Soepandji said.
Bambang further said that his side decides to develop electric buses which are able to carry more passengers and can also be used as public transportation in the future. Related to the prototype of electric buses exhibited at GIICOMVEX 2018, Bambang explained that the bus is specially designed for urban transport and airport. He added that the prototype of this electric bus will be mass-produced independently. The production will involve the best Indonesian experts with the use of the domestic content components above 45 percents. (VOI/Rezha/Trans by Rhm)
March
Through Original Design, Karoseri Laksana Successfully Penetrates Overseas Market
Written by Ani HasanahBus assembly industry - Karoseri Laksana headquartered in Ungaran, Central Java is one of the bus assembly industries in Indonesia that successfully exports its products abroad. It was recorded since 2009 Karoseri Laksana has exported hundreds of buses to the Fiji Islands with a variety of types and sizes. On the sidelines of a commercial vehicle exhibition of the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries-Gaikindo Indonesia Commercial Vehicle Expo (GIICOMVEX) 2018 in Jakarta, Friday (March 2, 2018), Marketing Manager of Karoseri Laksana, Candra Dewi said that the bus company in Fiji is interested in ordering Karoseri Laksana’s products after seeing the design offered through the company's website.
“Precisely, the story goes like this. We were on the website at that time. They directly contacted us. Indeed, there is a body builder in Indonesia, especially Central Java and they are interested because the design is like that. For our design, it is original yes. This means that we create our own products instead of copying other countries’,” Candra Dewi said.
Candra added that the bus company in Fiji Islands is interested in ordering Karoseri Laksana’s products because the price offered is very competitive with the quality equivalent to world production buses. In addition, the bus production capabilities that adjust to different regulations and environmental conditions are a main consideration for the bus company in Fiji Islands when booking buses to Karoseri Laksana. (VOI/Rezha/Trans by Rhm)
March
The Purchasing of Main Weaponry System Must be Through Government to Government Scheme
Written by Ani HasanahThe existence of defense industry as part of component in developing state defense has become vital in supporting state defense power. This was stated by Chairman of Implementation Team of State Defense Industry Policy Committee (KKIP), Soemardjono to media when explaining the task of KKIP at Indonesian Defense Ministry in Jakarta on Friday (02/03). He said that there are five state defense components. They are defense doctrine, defense strategy, defense posture, defense structure and defense technology. Soemardjono also explained if the state has not been able to produce defense technologies, it can purchase them to foreign countries based on the existing rules.
“The law states that to purchase foreign defense products, the first is the national defense industry cannot produce defense products. So, it can purchase them from foreign defense industries. But, it must be through government to government or government to business schemes. The second point is that we must not use agent which contradicts the existing rule,” Soemardjono said.
Moreover, Soemardjono further said that defense technology is important because it can change and bring about direct impact on strategy, posture and defense structure. He said if the technology changes, the strategy, posture and defense structure will change as well. This means that if the technology is quite strong, this can bring about impact on the state defense system. (VOI/AF/ALIKA/RHM)
March
Minister Rudiantara: It is Time for Bali to Focus on Creative Economy and Entrepreneurship
Written by Ani Hasanah
Minister of Communication and Information Technology Rudiantara says that the rapid growth of creative economy, technology, and entrepreneurship becomes one of the main triggers of the spread of co-working space in some regions in Bali. He told reporters in Seminyak Kuta, Bali on Friday (2/3) that to realize the vision and mission to develop creative and technological economy in Bali needs active participation not only from the community and academics, but also from local industrial players. The Minister also affirms that the government will provide support for the growth of creative economy driven by young people.
“Co-Working space in Indonesia, let's say for the last 6 months has become a young business trend. As I know, I was asked many times to "inaugurate" or come to friends in Jakarta who want or have started to enter the business ‘Co-Working space’. After all, co-working space is functionally just the same everywhere. But of course, Bali gives its own value; Bali has its own brand,” Minister Rudiantara said.
Minister Rudiantara further said that talented young Balinese have the opportunity to deal with business. This is very potential for the development of business industry in Bali. Based on information, in 2017, the number of Balinese entrepreneurs increased by 35 percent, and the Balinese system economy has also increased with the advance of the company and the digital startup. (KBRN/Waddi A/Trans by Rhm)