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Screenshot of mayors of Pakistani cities, including Murtaza Wahab of Karachi, visit Jakarta's one-stop public service centre in South Jakarta, as broadcast on Sunday (July 7, 2024).

(Photo by: ANTARA/Mentari Dwi Gayati/nbl.)

VOINews, Jakarta: Murtaza Wahab, the mayor of Karachi, Pakistan, expressed admiration for Jakarta's integrated public service model offered at the Public Service Mall and revealed that Pakistani mayors are eager to replicate this initiative in their own cities.

"It is a remarkable initiative that effectively addresses the issues faced by Jakarta's citizens. We have much to learn from these experiences and are excited to implement similar systems in our cities," Wahab remarked in a statement broadcast on Sunday.

In addition to Wahab, mayors from the Pakistani cities of Sukkur, Turbat, and Kashmir visited Jakarta's Public Service Mall in South Jakarta on Tuesday (July 2).

Wahab emphasized that a one-stop public service model would be highly beneficial for investors, allowing them to complete all necessary permits in one location.

"A centralized office where investors can address their issues and find solutions is the optimal way to facilitate investment," he explained.

He also stated that the Pakistani mayors are keen to study various aspects of Jakarta's public administration to implement in their own cities.

Wahab further expressed his desire to establish Karachi and Jakarta as sister cities, fostering people-to-people and business-to-business relationships between the two metropolises.

Meanwhile, Jakarta's Investment and One-stop Integrated Service Agency Head, Benni Aguscandra, assured that the agency will continue to enhance the service, accountability, and transparency of the Public Service Mall.

"Our main objective is to demonstrate to residents that applying for permits independently is now straightforward. We will continue to collaborate, study, and develop our services to better serve our community," he stated./Antara/VOI

Indonesia is bracing for the Flash Thunder Iron 2024-Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) between its navy's elite Frogmen Command (Kopaska) personnel and the United States Navy SEALs. ANTARA/HO-Dinas Penerangan TNI AL.(Photo by: Antara)

VOINews, Jakarta: Indonesia prepares for the Flash Thunder Iron 2024-Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET), a collaborative exercise between its navy's elite Frogmen Command (Kopaska) and the United States Navy SEALs.

Quoting by Antara, This joint military drill is scheduled from July 8-29, 2024, in Surabaya and Situbondo, East Java, according to a press statement released by the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) on Saturday.

To facilitate the joint drill, the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) provided flight operations support for the US Navy's personnel and equipment at Juanda Naval Air Station in Sidoarjo, East Java.

US Navy SEALs and their equipment arrived on Friday, July 5, aboard a Dornier 328 commuter aircraft that landed at Juanda, as stated by the Commanding Officer of Juanda Naval Air Station, Colonel Dani Achnisundani.

The Juanda Naval Air Station is dedicated to supporting the TNI-AL and US Navy to ensure the success of Flash Thunder Iron 2024, he added.

Flash Thunder Iron 2024 is a collaborative exercise between Indonesia's Kopaska personnel and the US Navy Sea, Air, and Land (SEAL) Group 1.

This annual training follows the United States-Indonesia Bilateral Defence Discussion (USIBIDD) and Special Operation Force (SOF) Talks in 2022.

Its primary objectives are to enhance the professionalism of Indonesian and US naval personnel and to improve interoperability between the two navies.

Similar to Flash Thunder Iron 2023, the 2024 training will likely include tactical combat casualty care, close-quarters battle, underwater operations, and full mission profile exercises.

In a recent Indonesia-US military training event, Indonesian Navy soldiers from the 1st Marine Corps Amphibious Reconnaissance Battalion (Yontaifib) and the United States Marines completed a series of reconnaissance and infiltration exercises under the 'Reconnaissance Exchange' (Reconex) Joint Exercise 2024.

The closing exercises for Reconex 2024, conducted from May 8-10, included long-range navigation and full mission profile infiltration exercises.

Brigadier General Umar Farouq, Commander of Marine Troops (Danpasmar) 1, emphasized the importance of continuing joint training between Indonesian and US Marine troops beyond Reconex 2024.

During the program, Amphibious Reconnaissance soldiers from both countries practiced infiltrating enemy territory, neutralizing targets, rescuing hostages, and providing medical care and evacuation for casualties.

The training also included long-range navigation and cross-surface infiltration techniques using rubber boats (seariders)./Antara/VOI

VOINews, Jakarta: The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) comprises three branches: the Indonesian Army (TNI AD), Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), and Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU). Recently, there has been growing discourse on the need for a fourth branch: a dedicated cyber military force.

Former governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Andi Widjajanto considers it crucial for the government to act swiftly on this idea.

The creation of a cyber military force is becoming inevitable, considering that state as well as non-state entities can now mount attacks on countries through cyberspace, which do not entail the deployment of conventional war equipment, he opined.

Meanwhile, a cybersecurity expert from State Intelligence College (STIN), Pratama Persada affirmed the potential dangers of cyberwar.

He warned that an attack launched in cyberspace can cripple a targeted country's economy, especially if its banking and financial sectors are targeted.

Such unconventional warfare can disrupt essential infrastructure and facilities related to energy, telecommunication, transportation, and even state administration. Ignoring the possibility of a cyberattack preceding a conventional assault would be imprudent. A nation caught unprepared could be left highly vulnerable.

Indonesia is not powerless in terms of cybersecurity. The National Intelligence Agency (BIN), National Police (Polri), National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics all play a role.

However, none of these institutions has the sole responsibility of fortifying Indonesia's defenses and repelling cyberattacks. Therefore, establishing a cyber force within the TNI could provide the country with an institution solely focused on cyber threats.

While the TNI already has a cyber unit, its activities and operations are internal, supporting the military's core duties.

The need for a cyber military force has become even more pressing after a recent cyberattack by a foreign hacker disrupted the system of TNI's Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS). (Antara)

VOINews, Jakarta: Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono ( AHY) has assured that the transformation of public services for land certificate processing is being pursued through digitalization and transparency.

During a visit to Gresik, East Java, on Friday, Minister Aguspointed out that his commitment to accelerate the land administration process by utilizing digital technology was a part of the government's agenda, which was emphasized by President Joko Widodo as well.

"This effort is a part of the government's spirit. The President asked us to pursue digital transformation in line with efforts to modernize the government,” the minister said.

He further conveyed that the use of electronic land certificates at all land offices across Indonesia is aimed at providing faster and more transparent services to all levels of society.

"We ensure faster, more transparent, and more accountable service, as well as no third party for permit requests," he pointed out.

AHY  explained that another advantage offered by electronic certificates is the ease of data management. Each certificate is equipped with a barcode containing complete information regarding the land owner, land area, map location, and other details.

Data from the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning shows 113.5 million plots of land have been certified out of the targeted 120 million plots under the Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) program this year. ( Antara)