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Central Bureau of Statistics recorded in June 2018 the inflation rate was 0.59 percent. With the development, the inflation rate of calendar year of January-June 2018 was recorded 1.90 percent and the year on year inflation rate is 3.12 percent.

“The monitoring result of the Central Bureau of Statistics at 82 cities showed that in June 2018 there was an inflation of 0.59 percent. So, with the figure, the inflation in June 2018 was 1.90 percent, meanwhile year on year inflation was 3.12 percent,” Head of Central Bureau of Statistics, Kecuk Suhariyanto in a press conference in Jakarta on Monday (2/7).

Furthermore, Suhariyanto added the figure is still under inflation target at 3.5 percent. June 2018 inflation occurred because of the price increase which is  indicated by the increase in all expenditure groups, namely foodstuff which was 0.88 percent; processed food, beverage, cigarette, and tobacco which was 0.40  percent; housing group, water, electricity, gas, and fuel which was 0.27 percent; transportation group, communication and financial service  which was 1.50 percent. (VOI/REZHA/Trans-yati/AHM)

Indonesia and Canada is currently facing a new challenge, such as hoax, the rise of the populist nationalist movement, economic protectionism, and uneven economic growth. This was stated by Canadian ambassador to Indonesia, Peter MacArthur in his speech on the reception of the 151st Canadian National Day on Monday (2/7) in Jakarta. MacArthur added that Canada will keep continuing international agenda which is progressive and inclusive, to foster tolerance and peace pluralism.   Close partnership with Indonesia is in line with the efforts. 

“It is with this modern, fast-growing Indonesia that we join hands in peacekeeping, defense and security –including in the struggle against global terrorism. Indonesia’s recent success in being elected to the UN Security Council gives us every confidence that our shared interests will be well represented. Indonesia’s hosting the IMF/World Bank AGM this year is a further contribution to sustainable economic development. Our countries continue to enjoy a strong trade and investment relationship- business worth billions of dollars- employing hundreds of thousands of people,” Mac Arthur said.

Furthermore Ambassador Mac Arthur explained in educational field, thenumber of Indonesian young generation who continue their studies in Canada, increased 50 percent last year. The ambassador also praised the implementation of simultaneous regional election in Indonesia which runs smoothly, peacefully and fairly. The celebration of the 151st Canadian National Day this year took a theme “the Chairmanship of Canada on G7”. Attending reception of the 151st Canada Day were Indonesian Minister of Women Empowerment and Child Protection, Yohana Yembise and Home Affairs Minister, Tjahjo Kumolo. (VOI/SEKAR/trans-yati/AHM)

Canadian ambassador to ASEAN, Marie Louis Hannan in her speech conveyed ASEAN and Canada cooperated in responding various cross-border threats, such as terrorism and extremism with violence, organized crime, arm proliferation and cybercrime in effort to build the more peaceful world. On the commemoration of the 151st Canadian National Day in Jakarta on Monday (2/7), the ambassador mentioned that relation of ASEAN and Canada as speech partner, is a perfect example of cooperation in facing global challenge. Canada and ASEAN also cooperated in the field of promotion of gender equality.

“We are advancing gender equality by leveraging regional cooperation among ASEAN members: to enhance the leadership role of women on important issues, such as conflict prevention and resolution and to promote women’s economic empowerment and ensure all women participate fully in the global economy,” Marie Louis Hannan said.

Ambassador Marie Louis Hannan further explained that Canada and ASEAN will also continue discussion related to Free Trade Agreement. The agenda also includes strong commitment on honor the worker’s right and local stakeholder and responsibility business. According to the ambassador, ASEAN and Canada have much cooperation in facing various current challenges. But, there are many which can be conducted to face the future opportunity and challenges.(VOI/Sekar/Trans-yati/AHM)

Embassy of Canada for Indonesia held the reception of Canada's 151st National Day in Jakarta, Monday (2/7). This celebration was also attended Indonesian Minister for Women Empowerment and Child Protection Yohana Susana Yembise. In her speech, Minister Yembise said, Indonesia and Canada had good relations and cooperation, among other in advancing gender equality.

"Indonesia and Canada share much in common when it comes to gender equality. Both Presiden Joko Widodo and the Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau are champions for the United Nation's HeForShe campaign. Our two countries are also committed to advancing quality and the empowerment, promotion, and advance in gender equality. I'm happy to say that gender equality and women empowerment are the core of Canadian development assistance," Yohana Yembise said.

Minister Yohana Yembise further said, Indonesia had applied gender-mainstreaming program in the ministries and institutions across the country. Besides that, women and children right protection had been guaranteed in various laws and regulations. Minister Yohana also said, Indonesia will welcome support and cooperation from Canada in a bid to advance further the gender equality issues. (VOI/Steve/AHM)