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The Indonesian youth and Japan Embassy staf in Indonesia pose after the ceremony -  

Voinews, Jakarta - Nine Indonesian youths from several Islamic organizations and institutions were invited by the Japanese government to participate in the JENESYS (Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths) Gelombang Peace Building program. 

They come from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Muhammadiyah, Istiqlal Mosque and Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University.  According to Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia, Katsuro Nagai on Monday (22/1), the participants would have the opportunity to visit several interesting places related to Islamic culture and historical places in Japan.

"They have chance to visit one of the mosque and also Islamic culture center in Tokyo and also as I said that the highlight of their stay is homestay in Nagasaki", Katsuro Nagai said. 

Moreover, the participants are planned to take part in this program until January 30, 2024. Japan-East Asia Network of Exchange for Students and Youths is an annual Japanese government program which aims to introduce Japanese society, culture and technological progress in all aspects.  

Deputy Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia also hopes that by participating at this program, the participants can also play an active role as a bridge in strengthening friendship between Japan and Indonesia//VOI

Book discussion during the launch - 

VOInews, Jakarta - Indonesian Diaspora Network (IDN) Global held a book review of Diaspora Bangga Berbangsa by Fenty Effendy, Saturday, in Jakarta. The book tells the story of the achievements of the Indonesian diaspora over the past decade and a number of issues of concern to the diaspora abroad.

One of the officers from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Ganewati Wuryandari, said that the Indonesian Diaspora had made various real efforts to contribute to building the nation. According to him, many Indonesian diaspora have contributed their energy, thoughts and even assets for the progress of the nation.

"This book also tells about the various efforts of IDN Global and its members in carrying out real activities, to participate and contribute their energy, thoughts and even assets for the progress of the nation. So I'm very proud. It's interesting, starting from the smart village program, until now "It has been said that there are more than seven thousand users of smart applications for village development," said Ganewati at the event which was held in a hybrid manner.

He also encouraged further publications regarding the efforts of the Indonesian diaspora in supporting national development. According to him, this effort can also be carried out by utilizing advances in technology and social media//VOI

VOInews.id: Indonesians in Japan have begun to vote in the 2024 general election. One of the voters, Zahra Rabbiradlia, told Antara in Tokyo on Sunday (21/01/2024) that she had already voted for both the presidential and legislative candidates. The 2024 election will be the first time for the diaspora living in Yokohama to exercise their voting rights abroad.

VOInews, Jakarta: President Joko Widodo visited Salatiga City Regional General Hospital, Central Java on Monday (22/1). Monitored from the YouTube account of the Presidential Secretariat, President Joko Widodo said that his working visit this time aims to see hospital services for patients or people who have Healthy Indonesia Cards (KIS).

"I want to see hospital services for patients or people who want to be served, because we know that our Healthy Indonesia Card, KIS has been given to approximately 96 million (people) and those who participate in BPJS are now 267 million (people). It's a little over 95 percent," President Joko Widodo said.

In addition, President Joko Widodo also ensured that hospital services were not involved in extortion and restrictions on patient care.

"I asked earlier, is there any extortion, there is none. is the patient's stay in the hospital limited, also not. I think this is good," he said.

He also said that hospitals must improve services such as speed of service, shortening queues, and adequate hospital facilities.

The President believes that KIS and BPJS are very helpful to the community.