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Indonesia will bring several important issues, one of which is the Indo-Pacific issue at the ASEAN Summit and other High Level Conferences in Singapore, in mid-November. As stated by Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi after a limited meeting on preparation of President Joko Widodo's Working Visit to the ASEAN Summit in Singapore and the APEC Summit in Papua New Guinea at the Presidential Office, Jakarta Thursday (Nov 8). Furthermore Retno Marsudi explained that Indonesia also has an interest in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, to finalize the concept of large economic cooperation among member countries.

"Presenting the concept of dealing with the Indo-Pacific problems. If we look at this, it is a point where the EAS president will present the Indo Pacific after having been discussing for one and a half years, we have carried out intensive consultations with both ASEAN member countries and ASEAN partners. This is a journey from 2014 at the time when the EAS and the President presented our Fulcrum maritime. Indo Pacific issue has been mentioned and that was the time when the president presents the Indo Pacific concept,” said Retno Marsudi.

The ASEAN Summit will be held on November 13-15, 2018, while the APEC Summit will be held in Papua New Guinea on November 16-18, 2018. On the sidelines of the summit there will be a meeting between ASEAN and ASEAN friendly countries, including Japan , China to Russia. Especially for the meeting between ASEAN and Russia, Indonesia will act as the meeting coordinator and will discuss cooperation between ASEAN and Russia. (KBRN/MAR/DIPTA/AHM)

Indonesian President, Joko Widodo will attend the plenary session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit or the 33rd ASEAN Summit on November 13 in Sun City, Singapore. He will be accompanied by the Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno LP Marsudi. The Foreign Ministry's Director of External Cooperation, Benny Siahaan, told the media in Jakarta on Thursday (8/11) that President Joko Widodo would convey Indonesia's views in the session including the crisis in the region including the humanitarian crisis at the Rakhine State.

"On November 13 there will be a plenary session. The President will convey the importance of ASEAN as a family, especially in facing the crisis in the region. Second, ASEAN will still help Myanmar to resolve the humanitarian crisis at the Rakhine State, also on the Indopacific concept. Currently, there are about 7 outcomes that will be ratified," Benny said.

According to Benny Siahaan, the 7 outcomes that will be produced include the smart cities framework proposed by Singapore, the ASEAN declaration to support inclusive and equal employment, a joint statement on climate change, and a declaration for guidance on consular assistance. Meanwhile, on November 14 there will be an ASEAN meeting with its partner countries, namely the ASEAN-Australia, ASEAN-China, ASEAN-Russia and ASEAN-Japan meetings. As for November 15, the ASEAN-United States and ASEAN +3 meetings will be held as well as the East Asia Summit. In the ASEAN-Russia meeting, Indonesia will act as a coordinator and President Joko Widodo will submit the ASEAN common statement which contains the views of ASEAN countries towards Russia. (VOI/VIQRAN/AHM)

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) conducted an audience to prepare for the mass production of the “Gesits” electric motorcycle, at Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday (8/11). The public audience was attended by Minister of Research and Technology and High Education, Mohammad Nasir and some related stakeholders in developing electric motorcycle “Gesits”. After the audience, the President tested the prototype of electric motorcycle produced by Indonesian people. The President expressed his appreciation over the presence of the electric motorcycle made in Indonesia.

“Whatever the motorcycle is, the important thing is that the price is competitive and more efficient compared with conventional ones and it will be welcome by market. I think the faster is the better. The brand of the motorcycle launched in Indonesian market is very good,” said President Joko Widodo.

President Joko Widodo also highlighted the readiness of Indonesia to provide materials needed as support for the electric motorcycle.

“The most crucial is the lithium battery production. We have the raw material. If the battery is available, we can take it everywhere. The key is on the battery, including the charging for battery for 3 hours and it is so fast. I looked at the motorcycle exhibition. It was 8 hours. Now, I am surprised that the battery can be recharged for 3 hours,” Joko Widodo said.

The electric motorcycle, Gesits has passed a series of tests before it is launched in the market. Minister of Research and Technology and High Education, Mohammad Nasir said that the electric motorcycle is the production of Surabaya Technology Institute and it has been tested on road from Jakarta–Bali. (Ndy-Trans: AF)

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) awarded the title of national hero to six figures at the State Palace in Jakarta on Thursday.

The six figures awarded the title of national hero in 2018 were the late Abdurrahman Bawesdan of Yogyakarta, the late Supreme Hajjah Andi Depu from West Sulawesi Province, and the Depati Amir of Bangka Belitung Province.

The three other figures awarded the hero title were the late Kasman Singodimejo from Central Java Province, the late Prince Mohammad Noor from the Province of South Kalimantan, and the late Brigadier General KH Syam`un from Banten Province.

President Jokowi awarded the national hero title at the State Palace on Thursday through Presidential Decree Number 123 /TK/2018, dated November 6, 2018, on the Awarding of the National Hero Title.

The award ceremony was held as part of the 2018 National Heroes Day commemoration series.

The late Abdurrahman Baswesdan is the grandfather of Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan and is a figure, who fought to make Arab descendants an integral part of the Indonesian nation.

Born on September 9, 1908, in Surabaya and brought up in Yogyakarta, Baswedan has been involved in the fight for independence through movements by applying the ideals of creating an independent and sovereign Indonesia.

He carried out his struggle through the world of journalism, with his writings in the newspaper as well as participation through the Indonesian Arab Party. He was also a member of the Preparatory Work Committee for Indonesian Independence.

The late Agung Hajjah Andi Depu is an actor of Indonesian history and a female figure, who has remained highly dedicated and loyal to the fight for Indonesian independence.

She is a female figure from West Sulawesi, born on August 19, 1908, and fought for Indonesian independence by mobilizing and coordinating as closely as possible the youths to fight colonialism in Indonesia.

The late Depati Amir was a leader of the resistance against the Dutch in the 1830-1851 period. He succeeded in including a combination of local residents and the foreigner community or Chinese miners.

The hero, whose title was proposed by the people of Bangka Belitung Province, had implemented resistance through a guerrilla warfare with the Netherlands for two decades.

The late Kasman Singodimejo was a Muhammadiyah figure, who united the nation during the UUD 1945 Constitution ratification process by the Preparatory Committee for Independence.

He succeeded in winning the heart of the Islamic group of Ki Bagus Hadikusumo to eliminate additional words after "Believe in one God" in the first principle of the state ideology of Pancasila.

The original concept was "Believe in one God with the obligation of Muslims to practice Islamic law." These additional words were eliminated since they were rejected by representatives from eastern Indonesia.

The late Ir H Prince Mohammad Noor was a figure, who had fought along with the people to maintain independence since studying at THS Bandung until he become a member of "Jong Islamieten Bond."

As a governor based in Yogyakarta, Mohammad Noor conducted military training for the youth to be deployed in the battlefield against the Dutch in Kalimantan.

In the meantime, the late Brigadier General KH Syam`un was a figure, who struggled through an educational approach by establishing a pesantren and taking up arms against the Dutch. (ANTARA)