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The Jakarta Provincial Government has formed a Regional Anti-Corruption Advocacy Committee for the 2022-2024 period in a bid to improve the business climate.

"I highly laud the efforts to prevent it (corruption) early and remind what must be done regarding the regulations," Acting Governor of Jakarta Heru Budi Hartono stated at the Coordination for the Prevention of Corruption in the World of Business event here on Tuesday.

Establishment of the committee, which is carried out in collaboration with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), is in accordance with the regulations in Jakarta Governor Decree Number 859 of 2022 that was issued on September 30, 2022.

The committee serves as a space for discussions between the government and business players in the form of public and private dialogues to discuss strategic issues and business obstacles.

Thus, corruption prevention can be conducted simultaneously and comprehensively through a collaborative and participatory approach.

The committee can also give recommendations for solving problems in business processes to KPK, regulators, and business associations.

Hartono expressed optimism that with a corruption-free ecosystem, the world of business would grow, which eventually can support national economic recovery and growth, as well as development programs.

The Regional Anti-Corruption Advocacy Committee is independent, transparent, and voluntary, supervised by the KPK.

At Tuesday's event, Director of Anti-Corruption for Business Entities (AKBU) of the KPK, Aminudin, expressed optimism that Jakarta would become a center for eradicating corruption, especially in the private sector or businesses.

The KPK also called for the participation of business players in the corruption eradication movement.

"Increasing collaboration with the world of business is expected to create a healthy, clean, and corruption-free business climate," he remarked.

The management of the committee comprises elements from the Jakarta Provincial Government, the Jakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), academics, and non-governmental organizations. (antaranews)

Special Staff of the Minister of Finance for Regional Fiscal Policy Formulation Titik Anas stated that investment entering Indonesia had succeeded in absorbing 307 thousand workers.

"Investment has created jobs for new job seekers, absorbing around 307 thousand workers," Anas noted at The 1st International Student Leaders Meeting 2022 in Jakarta, Tuesday.

Anas said Indonesia was a strong country in attracting investment during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially until the third quarter of 2022.

She explained that direct investment in the third quarter of 2022 strengthened against total direct investment in Indonesia, which was recorded at Rp307 trillion, or 42 percent higher than the same period last year.

Meanwhile, foreign investment increased by 63.6 percent, reflecting that Indonesia is not only receiving investment from within the country but also from other countries.

Anas said the performance of direct investment indicated that the Indonesian market was still attractive amid global risks.

Hence, Anas has ensured that economic growth prospects in 2022 were quite strong and will continue, as Indonesia still has a quarter left till the year ended.

"Hence, we are one of what we call the shining light around the world from the emerging countries," she noted. (Antaranews)

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressed his deep condolences for the earthquake that occurred in Cianjur Regency, West Java, Monday (22/11/2022). The earthquake resulted in hundreds of deaths.

"I want to express my deep sorrow and condolences for the earthquake in Cianjur Regency, West Java Province," said the President in his statement in Cugenang District, Cianjur Regency, West Java Province, Tuesday (22/11/2022).

The Head of State immediately instructed his staff to work together to assist in handling the aftermath of the earthquake that occurred in Cianjur Regency. Starting from opening access that was hit by landslides to evacuating and rescuing victims who were still buried in landslides.

"The access road that was buried yesterday was able to be opened this morning, Alhamdulillah. And this will be continued with speed in handling, especially rescue evacuation for those who are still buried," he said.

The President took the time to directly inspect the locations affected by the disaster. The President even went to the location by using the land route to directly inspect the road access to the disaster site.

He wants to ensure logistical assistance, such as food, drinks, medicines, groceries and other assistance does not encounter any obstacles in delivery.

The government, according to the President, will help repair the financing of residents' houses damaged by the earthquake. Heavily damaged houses will be assisted by Rp. 50 million, moderately damaged Rp. 20 million, while lightly damaged Rp. 10 million. (RRI)

Marine forces from the US military and the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) are holding the inaugural Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) in Lampung.

The joint exercise is being held from November 11–25, 2022, at the Piabung training area in Pesawaran Regency, Lampung, the US Embassy in Jakarta informed in a statement released on Monday.

The inaugural bilateral exercise, led by the US Marine Corps and Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia (KORMAR), is aimed at promoting military interoperability and maritime domain awareness capabilities, strengthening relationships, and expanding the capabilities of the participating forces.

At least 180 US Marines from the Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA) and 260 KORMAR Marines from the 7th Marine Battalion are training closely together at this year's Keris MAREX.

The joint exercise’s activities are focused on increasing combined capabilities for coastal defense, joint fires, rocket artillery, small unmanned aerial systems, and cultural and community engagements.

"Keris MAREX 23 enables MRF-SEA to develop bilateral problem-solving techniques and forges bonds of friendship between Americans and Indonesians," the MRF-SEA communication strategy and operations director, Capt. Larry Boyd, said.

"Most importantly, though, in today's environment, when the world sometimes seems to be facing one crisis after another, exercises like Keris MAREX 23 have become increasingly important," he added.

The exercise highlights the strength and stability of the US-Indonesia relationship and seeks to promote a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, he said.

The exercise covers training evolutions such as patrolling, close-quarters battles and ambushing techniques, unmanned aircraft system employment, sensor-to-strike operations, tactical combat casualty care, and explosive ordnance disposal.

The exercise also includes exchanges on several functional areas, including joint planning, expeditionary advanced basing operations, joint planning operations, and small boat operations.

The exercise will culminate with a mission rehearsal that will seek to increase interoperability and display emerging maritime domain awareness capabilities, the US Embassy informed. (Antaranews)