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February
Indonesia Interested in Investing in Pharmaceutical Sector in Cambodia
Written by Ani HasanahCambodia is one of countries in Southeast Asia that has huge potential in various sectors, including pharmaceutical industry or medicine. Therefore, the Indonesian Government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs wants the support from Cambodian Government to make Indonesian pharmaceutical companies interested in investing in Cambodia. This was conveyed by Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi in her press conference after holding a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Cambodia, Prak Sokhoon in Jakarta on Friday (February 2, 2018).
“...Indonesia is looking forward to exploring the opportunity to fulfil the need of Cambodian market of pharmaceutical products and seeking the support of Cambodian government for the Indonesian companies that wish to invest in the pharmaceutical industries,” said Retno Marsudi.
So far, several Indonesian companies have marketed their products to Cambodia. One of them is PT. Phapros that has been marketing its products since 2014. Cambodia is one of trading partners for Indonesia in Southeast Asia which posted positive growth trading from year to year. In January-November 2017, trading value of both countries reached up to $ 492.75 dollars. The figure exceeded the previous trading value that only reached $ 400.01 dollars.(Rezha/Trans;Dhyka)
February
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Indonesia
Written by Ani HasanahUnited Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra`ad Al Hussein is scheduled to visit Indonesia next week to see the conditions of human rights enforcement in Indonesia. As reported by Antara reported, Zeid Ra`ad Al Hussein's visit is to fulfill the invitation from the government of Indonesia. He will share discussion with President Joko Widodo and the minister on human rights issues in Indonesia. Chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights, Ahmad Taufan Damanik said in Jakarta on Friday (2/2) that Zeid Ra `ad Al Hussein will also hold discussion with the National Commission on Human Rights and a number of other institutions, such as the Indonesian Child Protection Commission and the National Commission for Women. Ahmad Taufan Damanik hopes that the arrival of the UN High Commissioner of Human Rights will provide input for Komnas HAM to better cooperate with in the future. (Ant-Mar/Trans)
February
Senegal Plans to Import Trains from Indonesia
Written by Ani HasanahThe Senegalese government plans to import Indonesian-made trains in order to realize Indonesia-Senegal cooperation in railway sector. At present, the Senegalese government is studying the proposals for cooperation which was delivered by PT Industri Kereta Api -INKA. As quoted by Antara News Agency, Social and Cultural Staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Dakar, Dimas Prihadi said on Saturday (3/2) that Senegalese Junior Minister of National Railway, Abdou Ndene Sall in his meeting with Indonesian Ambassador in Dakar, Mansyur Pangeran said that the product of PT. INKA is appropriate with the characteristics of needs in Senegal. Minister Abdou Ndene Sall also said that the product of PT. INKA will be used to support the Dakar railway priority project, Senegal - Bamako in Mali. (Ant-Mar/Trans by Rhm)
February
House Suggests KPK's Function to be Integrated with Prevention System
Written by Ani HasanahThe cost of law enforcement handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in dealing with corruption cases is very expensive. Therefore KPK is expected to be merged with other commissions, so that the performance system can be standardized and more effective. It was conveyed by Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives, Fahri Hamzah at the Parliament Building Jakarta Friday (02/02) to Media.
“We should integrate the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) with the prevention system. Let the law enforcement is done by the Police and the Prosecutor. Our prevention system is actually relative, it is a prevention that has power as well, especially in service area. So I propose the system is like in South Korea. In South Korea, the Corruption Eradication Commission was only established for 8 years, the rest is integrated with Ombudsman, so we have branches all over Indonesia,” Fahri Hamzah said.
Vice Chairman of the House of Representatives, Fahri Hamzah also proposed the Commission to be merged with the National Human Rights Commission and Witness and Victims Protection Agency (LPSK), so it will be like a commission for complaints. According to him, if there is an unsatisfactory or violating state administration, then it can make a report to the commission. (VOI/AF/AHM)