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Egypt is considered to be an alternative market amid the difficulty of Indonesia's CPO to enter the European market. Counselor of Economic Function at Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, Aris Triyono, said that African markets, especially Egypt can be a diversified area of Indonesian product exports. Moreover, the Indonesian Government currently encourages exporters to see Africa as a potential market. Aris Triyono in Cairo, Egypt Saturday (9/6) admitted, Indonesia's negative CPO campaign in Europe became one of the biggest barriers to exporters nowadays. He also said that it is time for Indonesian businessmen to see Egypt as a great potential market. This is evidenced by the value of Indonesia's exports to Egypt, CPO products ranks the top with a market share of 90 percent.

“In Egypt, Indonesia's Palm Oil ranks the first rate with a market share of about 80 percent. So, the Egyptian market especially and Africa in general, could be a diversified area of Indonesian products. We can say, if it is constrained there, we can run to Africa,” Aris Triyono said.

Data from the Central Bureau of Statistics of Egypt noted that the value of Indonesian CPO exports to Egypt for 2017 was the highest with 648.6 million US dollars, above Coffee beans of 55.4 million US dollars and Artistial Filament yarn of 35.9 millionUSD. Meanwhile, for the January - February period this year, the amount of Indonesian CPO exports to Egypt reached 110.3 million US dollars. (KBRN/Rian/Trs.N)

The election of Indonesia as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), in the United Nations General Assembly, in New York, United States (US), Friday (8/6) night local time, was happily greeted by President Joko Widodo ( Jokowi). "Alhamdulillah, Indonesia was elected to be a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council," wrote President Jokowi through a script he uploaded in his twitter account @jokowi, shortly after the election of Indonesia. As a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the period of 2019-2020, President Jokowi asserted that we (Indonesia, red) will play a world order based on independence, eternal peace, and social justice. As previously reported, Indonesia received 144 votes of 193 votes contested in the election of UN Security Council member (2014-2020) during the UN General Assembly session in New York, United States, Friday (8 / 6). The Indonesian victory was delivered directly by UN General Assembly President Miroslav Lajcak. In addition to Indonesia, the session also elected Belgium, Dominican Republic, South Africa, and Germany as non-permanent members of the UNSC for 2019-2020 periods. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said in a statement shortly after the historic event that, as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Indonesia will focus on firstly strengthening the ecosystem of peace and global stability. "Indonesia will encourage the dialog culture in conflict resolution. Indonesia also increases the capacity of UN peacekeeping forces including the role of women, "said the Foreign Minister. Secondly, Indonesia will also seek to improve synergy between regional organizations with the UN Security Council in maintaining peace. Third, in facing the international community's joint challenge of terrorism and extremism, Indonesia will encourage the formation of a global comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, radicalism and extremism. Fourthly, Indonesia will also encourage global partnerships to achieve synergy between peace-building and sustainable development activities. A strong global partnership in creating peace, security and stability will certainly contribute to the achievement of the UN development agenda 2030. (setkab.go.id/ES)

President Joko Widodo has admitted that he will prepare time to receive the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission –KPK after Eid ul Fitr 1439 Hijr festivity. This was affirmed in response to the KPK request to meet and submit a report related to the discussion of the Draft of the Criminal Law. The President also said that the government has discussed matters related to the discussion of the Draft of the Criminal Law at the level of the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs, but President Joko Widodo will still receive the KPK after Eid ul Fitr. "I prepare a special time for KPK, even though there has been a talk process in the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs because KPK wants to meet…yes later after Lebaran Eid ul Fitr festivity I will set it," said Joko Widodo. Previously, the Corruption Eradication Commission -KPK sent a letter to the President regarding the rejection of the inclusion of articles of corruption in the Draft of Criminal Law. The KPK believes that the entry of specific criminal offenses, including corruption in the Draft of Criminal Law could weaken the commission. Currently, the KPK's rejection letter is still being studied by the government through the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs. Nevertheless, President Joko Widodo some time ago expressed his commitment to keep strengthening the KPK. (Ndy-VOI/Trans by Rhm)

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia -KBRI in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has an educational program for the children of Indonesian migrant workers who work in the fields, gardens, and factories. The program is called ‘Community Learning Center’ -CLC. Indonesian Ambassador to Malaysia, Rusdi Kirana said that this program provides an opportunity for school age children to get education. Encountered during the gathering and breaking the fast with the association of Setiakawan Journalist Malaysia-Indonesia -ISWAMI in Ampang area, Friday evening (8/6), Ambassador Rusdi Kirana explained that he has just returned from Sarawak, inaugurating several CLC programs. At the location, he pointed out that many children with the age 6-14 years cannot read or write. Thus, he hopes, the new government of Malaysia can support the Indonesian Embassy to open the CLC program in other areas. "If in Sabah, Sarawak is allowed to make Community Learning Center - CLC. Our teachers, including the books come from Indonesia. This is our hope for the new Malaysian government to get similar permit. Because for both Indonesian and Malaysia as cognate countries and nations, the children are eligible to get education access,” Rusdi Kirana said. Until now, Ambassador Rusdi said there are already more than 200 CLCs in Sabah region. While in Sarawak, the Indonesian Embassy has just opened 52 units and will continue to grow. He added that the children of Indonesian migrant workers, who join the CLC, will be given a vocational program, or education that leads to mastery of certain skills at the request of the landowners or factory owners. So later, they can work directly or more independently. (Tomo-VOI/Trans by Rhm)