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Kompolnas members pose for a photo on the sidelines of monitoring security preparations for the 2024 elections for Indonesian citizens in Berlin, Germany, on January 23, 2024. (ANTARA/HO-Humas Kompolnas) - 

Voinews, Jakarta - The National Police Commission (Kompolnas) commended the security policy and strategy implemented by Indonesian Ambassador to Germany, Arief Havas Oegroseno, for the upcoming polling day.

“Engaging external security on the voting day (on February 10 in Germany) is positive with regard to respecting local cultural adaptation,” Pudji Hartanto Iskandar, one of the Kompolnas delegates who recently visited Germany, stated.

Kompolnas also suggested that the National Police collaborate with the Overseas Election Committee (PPLN) to anticipate any potential security disturbance on the voting day, he said in a statement from the commission on Tuesday (January 23).

Iskandar visited Germany to observe the preparations for the upcoming polling day along with his four colleagues from the commission: the delegation head Albertus Wahyurudhanto, Yusuf Warsyim, Mohammad Dawam, and Musa Ikipson Tampubolon.

During the visit, they were received by Ambassador Arief Havas Oegroseno who said that the German government has allowed Indonesia to hold election-related activities in Berlin, Hamburg, and Frankfurt.

ANTARA reported earlier that PPLN in Berlin has announced that eligible voters in Germany could vote through postal service on January 10 or at ballot booths on February 10.

According to Head of PPLN-Berlin Roni Susman, Germany’s postal service was reliable, so the ballot papers were expected to be received by the Overseas Polling Station Working Committee (KPPSLN) within a day.

"This is due to the fact that Germany's postal service is so good that Indonesia's General Elections Commission (KPU) disagrees on a proposed opening for mobile ballot boxes," he added.

The PPLN-Berlin recorded that 4,049 registered voters would cast their votes at voting booths, while 496 voters would do so through postal service, Susman remarked.

Some 1,075 of the 4,545 registered voters are concentrated in Berlin, he noted, adding that PPLN-Berlin serves voters in Berlin, Brandenburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Niedersachsen, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Thüringen.

Some 60 percent of the total number of voters in Berlin are university students, while the remaining 40 percent are employees. Susman noted that PPLN had received the election logistics on December 29, 2023//ANT-VOI

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Kabaparekraf Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno in a meeting with the diaspora at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Laos  -

Voinews, Jakarta - The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Kemenparekraf/Baparekraf) invites the Indonesian diaspora in Laos to actively participate in promoting Indonesia's tourism and creative economy (parekraf) potential in the international market through the culinary industry.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Kabaparekraf Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno in a meeting with the diaspora at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Laos, Wednesday (24/01/2024) said, in promoting the potential of tourism and creative tourism in Indonesia, especially the culinary industry, strong collaboration is needed from various parties. Including the Indonesian diaspora abroad.

"By strengthening synergy and collaboration, the tourism and creative sector will rise stronger and the target of the export value of creative economy products of 27.53 billion US dollars in 2024 can be achieved and provide economic benefits for the Indonesian people," said Sandiaga.

Through strong collaboration, the Indonesian tourism and creative sector was able to survive the COVID-19 pandemic and was even able to develop itself to the point of receiving a lot of positive responses from the international community.

"Indonesia is still in third place on the map of creative economic industry power after the United States and South Korea, we must improve this because the added value is extraordinary and the quality of Indonesian culinary strength is well known abroad. This is an opportunity to prioritize Indonesian culinary tastes and "not only winning the hearts of the people of Laos but also of people throughout the world," said Sandiaga.

Sandiaga said the presence of Indonesian cuisine restaurants in the country would really help the economy in the diaspora. Because various foods from Indonesia are quite popular abroad and can be combined with the tastes of local residents.

"So Indonesian food and local food in Laos have almost the same taste, and will be liked by many people. So this is part of us pushing the Indonesia Spice of the World program so that we can use it to promote our tourism," he explained.

Indonesia Spice Up the World is the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy's flagship program launched by the President in 2022 in Dubai and aims to promote Indonesian culinary delights. Apart from also increasing the number of spice exports from Indonesia throughout the world with a target export value of 2 billion US dollars and 4,000 Indonesian restaurants abroad by 2024.

According to Sandiaga, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will continue to support the development of the Indonesia Spice Up the World program. Among them is Indostar, which is a derivative of Indonesia's Spice Up The World program which provides marketing, funding, training and development assistance to encourage access to financing and promote Indonesian herbs and spices abroad.

On the same occasion, the Indonesian Ambassador to Laos, Grata Endah Werdaningtyas, explained another fact discovered by his team in the field, namely that the Lao people really need daily consumption products. Consumption demand is greater than product production. But this also makes it difficult to bring Indonesian products to Laos.

"We are working with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Young Entrepreneur Association of Laos to promote Indonesian products to the Laotian market. This is an opportunity for Indonesia to introduce Indonesian products. The challenge now is how to open channels for this supply-demand. This requires collaboration and coordination "It would be more optimal with other ministries or institutions," said Grata.

At the end of the event, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy encouraged more young people and the Indonesian diaspora to be optimistic about developing the culinary business so that it could encourage the creation of jobs in the community.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga is optimistic that there will be more and more culinary entrepreneurs from among young people who can revive the Indonesian economy. "So I am very proud that we are trusted and Indonesia can become a champion not only at home but also abroad," said Sandiaga//VOI

The International and Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Forum 2024 - 

Voinews, Jakarta - The International and Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Forum 2024 was held again in Jakarta, Tuesday (23-1-2024). This annual event, organized by the Indonesia CCS Center, has strategic significance for Indonesia, as well as being a forum to show that Indonesia has the largest CO2 storage potential, this was revealed by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut B. Pandjaitan when opening the event.

"This forum is strong evidence of our commitment to environmental management and sustainable practices," emphasized Coordinating Minister Luhut.

The Indonesian government has supported the implementation of CCS hubs in Indonesia for some time, and is currently preparing the announcement of a Presidential Regulation on Carbon Capture and Storage which is supported and initiated by several ministries in Indonesia.

“We stand together for sustainable investment, with efforts aimed at reducing carbon emissions as a driver of investment. In the coming years, we encourage all stakeholders in the CCS industry to take advantage of Indonesia's large potential storage capacity and develop downstream industries to produce low-carbon products," said Coordinating Minister Luhut.

Coordinating Minister Luhut also invited all relevant stakeholders to jointly design a joint strategy that will pave the way for the successful implementation of CCS hubs in Indonesia.

"This collaborative effort is critical in achieving our shared goals for a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future," he explained.

Furthermore, Coordinating Minister Luhut expressed his full support for the Indonesia CCS Center. It also encourages organizations to embrace and foster collaboration with all stakeholders, including state institutions, state-owned enterprises, private companies and international institutions.

These partnerships have been instrumental in conducting studies, advocating for necessary regulations, and creating a conducive environment for the growth of CCS in our country.

“Your participation and presence at the 2024 forum will undoubtedly contribute to the success of this important initiative. Together, let's build a future where Indonesia becomes a beacon of innovation and leadership in the field of Carbon Capture and Storage," concluded Coordinating Minister Luhut in closing his remarks//VOI

Highschool representative giving the souvenir to teh regent of Purbalingga during the launch of tesis program in Purbalingga, Central Java - 

Voinews, Jakarta - A school with many achievements, SMA Negeri 8 Jakarta (Smandel), is again holding research and community service activities called TeSIS or Smandel Scientific and Social Meeting. TeSIS is one of the superior programs in State High Schools 8 Jakarta which has existed since 2003 so this activity has been going on for more than 20 years.

TeSIS combines teaching and learning activities that are usually carried out in the classroom into research activities outside of class and preparation of scientific papers.

This activity took place from Wednesday (24/1) to Saturday (27/1) and was attended by everyone class XI student at Smandel Jakarta. A total of 348 students will experience a different atmosphere in the village, mingle with residents, and live in people's homes. Meanwhile, 2 students will carry out TheSIS around their respective home environments.

The choice of this place is appropriate with the wishes of students. The Regent of Purbalingga, Dyah Hayuning Pratiwi, SE, B.Econ, MM had the opportunity to attend and gave a speech at the opening of TheSIS 2024 activities. In his speech, he advised that the younger students of TeSIS participants could learn about life in the village and see progress in the village.

Meanwhile, Drs. Mukhlis, M.I.Kom, Principal of SMAN 8 Jakarta accompanied participants during the TheSIS took place and at the opening of TheSIS at Sekar Bintang Field, Serang Village Purbalingga, conveyed the message to his students that 

"with scientific activities. So there is integration of scientific and social activities. When you know the reality community, hopefully inspiration will emerge in the future when they become the next generation leader of the nation," He said. 

Chairman of the SMAN 8 Jakarta Committee, Ir. Ariesta at the opening of TheSIS 2024 said, activities this TheSIS is very important, apart from improving scientific writing skills and develop students' social spirit, also train students to be able to plan, carrying out and reporting scientific research activities, as well as fostering togetherness and ability to work together in a team.

This will increase interpersonal intelligence and students' emotional intelligence which will certainly have a positive impact on intelligence academic. In this way, students will have complete intelligence face various life situations.

Chair of Representatives for the Class of 2025 Committee known as the Parent Communication Forum Golden Generation Students (FORSA25) Dr. Eva Fauziah, drg, Sp.KGA (K) said, from the start The discussion on plans for implementing this TheSIS was very dynamic, considering the pandemic situation and concerns parents, funding, children's readiness, location selection, etc.

Various options and back and forth considerations were processed, in order to achieve the big goal of holding the TheSIS activity itself, namely as a place to equip SMAN 8 children, to research and socialize, as well as share with the community outside the school environment//VOI