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PLN Gradually Recovers Electricity Supply (0)
State-owned electricity firm PT PLN has recovered electric power to Balaraja Extra High Voltage substation in Banten Province, and furthermore it will be channeled to Suralaya steam-fueled power plant (PLTU) to gradually recover its operation to reach its capacity of 2800 MW of electricity.
In addition, power supply from Gandul Extra High Voltage substations in Depok, West Java Province, will be channeled to Muara Karang gas and steam power plant (PLTGU) to supply electricity to the Indonesian capital city, Jakarta.
Acting President Director of PLN Sripeni Inten Cahyani said here on Sunday that the power supply to Jakarta was expected to recover within three hours.
"We apologize for the inconvenience today, and currently all efforts have been made to recover the Java-Bali power system, especially in the area of West Java, Banten, and Jakarta," Cahyani said.
The company has focused on power supply to PLTGU Muara Karang and PLTGU Priok to recover the system in the capital city.
Previously, PLN has recovered the operation of hydro-generated power plant (PLTA) Saguling and PLTA Cirata which are functioned as power stabilizer, and, at the same time, supply the electricity to PLTU Suralaya through Cibinong, Depok, Gandul, Lengkok, Balaraja and Suralaya extra high voltage substations.
PLTU Suralaya is expected to return to its normal operation within six hours to normalize power system in West Java and Banten.
Blackout that affected thousands of homes and public facilities in West Java, Jakarta, and Banten was caused by several troubles in the extra high voltage 500 kV transmission of Ungaran - Pemalang.
"PLN has taken its best efforts and will have evaluation to prevent recurrence of today's incident," Cahyani said.
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December
Polri, FBI agree to cooperate on probing international cybercrimes
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Cyber Crime Directorate of the Indonesian National Police (Polri) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation's (FBI) Cyber Division have agreed to cooperate in investigating international cybercriminal networks.
The Police's Cyber Crime Director Brigadier General Asep Edi Suheri led the police delegation at the meeting with officials from the FBI's Cyber Division and Washington D.C.'s FBI local office on November 30, 2021. Officials from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights accompanied the Indonesian police delegation.
"We discussed the arrangement for investigating international cybercrime networks that involve criminal actors from multiple countries," Suheri informed in a written statement here on Saturday.
Besides sharing information regarding each division's role in investigating hacking cases, the officials also discussed cyber threats encountered in their countries, the brigadier general informed.
He said that the discussion was aimed at exploring new opportunities for collaboration in handling cybercrimes in Indonesia, the United States, or other countries whose nationals are implicated in the crimes, either as suspects or victims.
"We also discussed the successful cybercrime investigation that led to arrest of suspects implicated in trading hacking tools used to bypass and hack international start-up application user accounts," Suheri added.
The investigation revealed that the hacking tools had been used to target around 70 thousand user accounts in 43 countries, with the total losses pegged at Rp27 billion (around US$1.863 million), he noted.
"The ongoing investigation could unravel more victims and financial losses from the cybercrime scheme," he said.
Suheri confirmed that the Cyber Crime Directorate has summoned several cybercrime victims from New York, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles for questioning with regard to the ongoing cybercrime investigation.
Several parties, including the FBI and Indonesia's Consulate General, have assisted in the cybercrime investigation, he said.
"We have been assisted by local FBI forces and the Indonesian Consulate General in coordinating the Cyber Crime Directorate investigation," Suheri added. (Antaranews)
December
Indonesia and Switzerland signed the Agreement on the Exchange of Young Professional (YP Agreement) at the Federal Palace, Bern, Switzerland, as the bilateral scheme of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, or IE-CEPA.
"We hope this agreement would bring benefits for the two countries in enhancing work performance, especially for the young professional workforce," Director General of Labor Placement Development and Expansion of Employment Opportunities at the Manpower Ministry Suhartono noted in his statement here on Saturday.
The YP Agreement was proposed by Indonesia at the IE-CEPA for offering quota guarantees for young professionals as the requirement to work in both countries. Another goal is to bolster the skills of these professionals.
In the agreement, the exchange of the young workforce encompasses all types of professions and follows the authorization process based on the law and regulations. The approved quota for the YP Agreement is 50 participants per year and can be increased to 100.
To derive benefits of the YP Agreement, young professionals in the age bracket of 18 to 35 years must at least undergo on-job training not less than two years and possess a relevant certificate that states completion of their study.
Moreover, the opportunities in all professional sectors are expected to not violate any rules valid in both Indonesia and Switzerland.
If the requirements have been met, then authorization will be given to young professionals to work for a duration of 12 months and can be extended up to six months. The authorization is in the form of an entry permit and residence permit. Participants of the accepted YP Agreement will have to work based on the contract.
The contract will include the rights and obligations, such as working conditions, salary, and tax, based on the country they are working in. Furthermore, the salary must mirror the local minimum wage, profession, and expertise.
Director of Trade and Services Negotiations at the Trade Ministry Iskandar Panjaitan stated that the YP Agreement was Indonesia's request to Switzerland during the IE-CEPA negotiation as the commitment of Indonesia and EFTA countries in implementing the economic partnership.
"Indonesia will derive more benefits from this agreement. It is hoped that Indonesia would be able to optimize its advantages through coordination of the Manpower Ministry," Panjaitan stated.
In the agreement signing, Indonesia was represented by Suhartono, while Switzerland appointed Ambassador Vincenzo Mascioli, International Affairs Director of Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP), State of Secretariat for Migration (SEM) as the signatory. (Antaranews)
December
Vice President launches COVID-19 Heroes Monument in Bandung
Written by nuke
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin embarks on a working visit to West Java and Bali from the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Saturday (December 4, 2021). (ANTARA/HO-Vice President's Secretariat/KT) -
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin inaugurated the COVID-19 Heroes Monument in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday as a tribute to the people, who succumbed to the COVID-19 infection.
"For almost two years we fought together against the COVID-19 pandemic, and during those two years, we have lost many of our siblings, who passed away in struggle and sacrifice," Amin remarked.
The vice president also expressed his deep condolences over the demise of health workers and the community due to COVID-19. Hence, the COVID-19 Heroes Monument is a historic memorial that Indonesia once passed the great predicament of the pandemic crisis, he affirmed.
"This COVID-19 Heroes Monument is a reminder that our nation has passed a great test. The Indonesian government and people have trusted each other and came through," he explained.
The COVID-19 Heroes Monument is located in the Struggle Monument of West Java complex in front of the Gasibu Field, Japati Street.
Etched on the monument are 281 names of health workers, civil servants, and COVID-19 volunteers that passed away while fulfilling their tasks during the pandemic.
Earlier, West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil stated that the COVID-19 Heroes Monument was inaugurated to honor the forefront workers in handling the pandemic in Indonesia, especially in West Java.
"Our message is do not leave our history behind," Kamil remarked.
The idea of building the COVID-19 Heroes Monument emerged during the welcome plaza construction in the Struggle Monument of West Java complex. Some 281 names of people of West Java are inscribed on the memorial as a mark of remembrance of their services and sacrifice in fighting COVID-19.
As per the vice president's agenda for West Java and Bali, his working visit will come to end on Sunday, December 5.
After inaugurating the COVID-19 Heroes Monument, Amin opened the 2021 Muktamar (Islamic congress) and Indonesian Muslim Scholars Association (ICMI) 31st celebrations in Bandung//ANT
December
Pandemic is a chance for economic transformation: President Jokowi
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President Joko Widodo at the launch of the Kerthi Bali Economic Roadmap in Denpasar, Bali, on Friday (December 3, 2021). (ANTARA/Laily Rachev - Biro Pers Sekretariat Presiden) -
The COVID-19 pandemic must be used as an opportunity to fundamentally transform the economy to create resilience, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said.
"Everyone must have that desire so that our economic resilience exists because this pandemic also gives us an opportunity to (rise)," he remarked in Denpasar, Bali, on Friday.
He further said that he understood the decline in Bali's economic sector was caused by pandemic disruptions. Therefore, he urged his staff to introspect as well as find ways to transform the economy fundamentally, President Jokowi said.
"Bali's economy experienced the (biggest) contraction compared to other provinces because indeed the tourism sector that Bali relies on is the sector that was the first to be affected and the sector that was the last to recover," he noted.
There are three things that need attention in terms of economic transformation, he said. First, it is necessary to increase the diversification of the economy so that it does not depend on only one sector, he underlined.
"In the contrast with the tourism sector, which suffered a very big blow, the agricultural sector was actually able to survive. It even grew positively compared to other sectors. Details such as these must be known by everyone, and all of us must understand what we have to do," Jokowi said.
Second, the tourism paradigm and governance must prioritize health and safety. The President revealed that tourism will change completely amid the pandemic because people will prioritize those two things.
"Tourists will definitely avoid crowds and frequent close contact because, after all, tourists must be assured that their pleasure in traveling is guaranteed, their health is guaranteed, and they are not infected with the virus," he elaborated.
Third, tourism in Bali must transform from mass tourism to green tourism that is social, cultural, and environmental-based and follows the values and philosophy of Balinese local wisdom that can build harmony and glorify nature, President Jokowi said.
"We must continue the spirit to glorify nature, humans, and culture to welcome the future and we have a strong commitment to implementing a green economy," he added.
He was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, State Secretary Minister Pratikno, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, National Development Planning Minister Suharso Monoarfa, Communication and Information Technology Minister Johnny G. Plate, Investment Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, Danish Ambassador to Indonesia, Lars Bo Larsen, and Bali Governor Wayan Koster during the visit//ANT
December
COVID-19 task force urges people to get vaccinated promptly
Written by Nur Yasmin
The COVID-19 Handling Task Force has urged people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 without delay to suppress virus mutation.
“If we are vaccinated, the virus will not be able to secure a place to breed in our bodies," clinical microbiology specialist and member of the Health Handling Division and the expert panel of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Budiman Bela, said during a talk, which was accessed online from here on Thursday.
The virus would mutate more quickly in conditions where it is given the opportunity to replicate properly, he explained. One of the causes for virus replication is a poor immune condition, he said.
“For that reason, I urge those who have not been vaccinated to get vaccinated promptly,” he said.
He affirmed that the government will continue to intensify vaccinations according to the targets set by epidemiologists.
"I urge the public not to be picky about the vaccines (that will be administered)," he said.
According to data from the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, as many as 97,318,649 Indonesians have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Thursday.
Meanwhile, the number of first dose recipients has reached 140,885,229.
Besides vaccinations, strict implementation of the health protocols is also essential to prevent virus transmission and to slow down viral replication, Bela said.
The strict implementation of the 3M health protocols (mask-wearing, hand-washing, and social distancing) would certainly make it harder for the virus to get a chance to infect new people, he explained. That way, the emergence of COVID-19 virus mutations can be suppressed, he added.
He lauded the Indonesian people for demonstrating a high level of compliance with the health protocols. However, some people have not been following the protocols properly, he added.
"So, in principle, I think we still have to carry out and follow what the government has set,” he remarked. (Antaranews)
December
CPO production projected to rise 1.9 million tons in 2022
Written by Nur Yasmin
Oil World CEO Thomas Milke has forecast that Indonesia’s crude palm oil (CPO) production will increase by 1.7 million–1.9 million tons next year, but it will stagnate compared to 2018.
“In other words, CPO production growth has remained stagnant in the past couple of years,” he said at the virtual Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC 2021), here on Thursday.
Meanwhile, global vegetable oil production is projected to increase by 25 million tons to reach a record high of 611 million tons, he noted at the conference themed 'Role of Palm Oil Industry toward Sustained Economy Recovery'.
Meanwhile, a commodity analyst at Godrej International Limited, Dorab Mistri, forecast that the CPO price, which hovered over an average of US$1 thousand per ton throughout this year, will potentially see a correction next year.
The improving global condition in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to make Indonesia and Malaysia’s fresh fruit bunches stable, he said.
Dorab also forecast Indonesia’s CPO production will increase to 1 million tons in 2022.
Meanwhile, chairman of LMC International, James Fry, predicted that demand for vegetable oils will recover in 2021–2022 although it has declined since 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic hitting China and India.
“This happens because demand for vegetable oils will be far stronger than expected. Meanwhile, domestic vegetable oil production will not be able to meet needs,” Fry said. (Antaranews)
December
Health technology transformation is one of the government's focuses
Written by Nur Yasmin
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin emphasized that the transformation of health technology is one of the focuses of the government, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The president has given me three assignments. The first is to conduct vaccinations, overcome the pandemic, and conduct major reforms and transformations in the health sector -- the transformation of health technology," the minister stated during an online broadcast on Thursday.
Sadikin remarked that the presence of digital technology, such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT), would drastically change activities in the health sector.
"The help of AI, big data, and IoT, will drastically change the constellation of the health industry, starting from diagnosis to testing, and screening, everything will change, including the delivery," the minister emphasized.
"Currently, we still see many players in the delivery (sector), such as telemedicine, teleconsultation. However, with the data integration that we plan to conduct later, it is hoped that thousands and even millions of CT scans and tens of millions of MRI data would be recorded," he remarked.
Sadikin expressed optimism that the role of technology companies would help the public in accessing health services.
"We use cloud services and maps, and I am optimistic of better communication. For instance, we can also disseminate information, educate, and promote health (industry and services) through YouTube. Thus, (health information) would not only be obtained (by the public) through books and newspapers but also through Google and YouTube," the minister remarked.
Earlier, at the 2021 Indonesia Digital Conference (IDC) last week, Sadikin noted that health technology had become one of the pillars in digital transformation that refers to the five targets of National Health Insurance.
For the development of health technology, the Ministry of Health is currently preparing three integration projects: Data System, Service Application, and Ecosystem Development. (Antaranews)
December
Indonesia to push global resilience during G20 Presidency: Hartarto
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia aims to help the world to recover from the crisis and become more resilient during its G20 Presidency, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs and chairman of the G20 Sherpa Track, Airlangga Hartarto, has said.
"It requires transformation of global working methods, change of business mindsets and models, as well as optimism in taking advantage of every opportunity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to find breakthroughs," he noted at the opening ceremony of Indonesia's Presidency G20 here on Wednesday.
The presidency is an opportunity for Indonesia to contribute more to global economic recovery by actively participating in establishing a healthier, fairer, and sustainable global governance based on independence, perpetual peace, and social justice, he added.
Hence, Indonesia's G20 Presidency is themed ‘Recover Together, Recover Stronger’, he said.
The presidency is expected to infuse a new spirit for creating global governance that does not only provide prosperity and welfare, but also ensures future sustainability, he added.
Indonesia's G20 Presidency will focus on three strategic issues—inclusive health management, digital technology-based economic transformation, and sustainable energy transition, Hartarto said.
Hence, it is a momentum to strengthen economic diplomacy by attempting to create a post-crisis global economic and health architecture, he added.
On the same occasion, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he expected the presidency to not just be a ceremonial event.
“Indonesia encourages G20 members to take concrete steps. Hence, Indonesia is ready to collaborate, thus the global community can gain positive impact from this cooperation. Indonesia must also be able to deliver major breakthroughs from the forum," he remarked.
The members of the forum need to focus on strengthening the multilateralism system and effective global partnerships, he said.
Indonesia is aiming to ensure that the global economy remains open, fair, and mutually beneficial, as well as leaves no one behind, especially the poor and vulnerable groups, he added.
This, it will use its G20 Presidency to fight for the interests of developing countries to create fairer global governance to strengthen global solidarity in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable development. (Antaranews)
December
Indonesia's G20 Presidency to focus on enhancing global partnerships
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia will focus on strengthening the multilateralism system and effective global partnerships during its G20 Presidency, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, said at the opening ceremony of the nation's G20 Presidency here on Wednesday.
“Indonesia's G20 Presidency aims to help the world to recover well and more resiliently from the crisis," Hartarto, who is the chairman for the G20 Sherpa Track, remarked at Lapangan Banteng, Jakarta.
The forum will push the transformation of global working methods, change in business mindsets and models, as well as optimism in taking advantage of every opportunity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic to find breakthroughs, he said.
Hartarto emphasized that Indonesia will ensure that the global economy remains open, fair, and mutually beneficial.
In addition, it will not leave anyone behind, especially poor and vulnerable communities, Hartarto said.
Thus, Indonesia will use its presidency to fight for the aspirations and interests of developing countries to create fairer global governance, he added.
It will seek to strengthen global solidarity in mitigating the impacts of climate change and promoting sustainable development, he said.
During the ceremony, Hartarto also presented badges to representatives of the chairpersons of the G20 working groups and engagement groups, symbolically marking the start of their duties.
According to information posted on the ministry’s website, Hartarto and the representatives also launched the official G20 website address, www.g20.org.
The website contains information on meeting schedules, side events, and workstreams of the Sherpa Track and the Finance Track.
Meanwhile, Indonesia’s G20 Presidency, themed ‘Recover Together, Recover Stronger’, was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo.
The event was attended by a number of officials, including Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Lodewijk F. Paulus, deputy head of the State Audit Board (BPK), Agus Joko Pramono, and Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo.
State Secretary Minister Pratikno, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Communications and Informatics Minister Johnny G. Plate, and Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan were also present at the event. (Antaranews)
December
Widodo underlines three focuses of Indonesia's G20 Presidency
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia's G20 Presidency in 2022 will focus on three strategic issues—inclusive health management, digital technology-based economic transformation, and the transition to sustainable energy, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has said.
"In the G20 Presidency, Indonesia will focus on handling inclusive health, digital-based transformation, and the transition to sustainable energy," he noted at the opening ceremony of Indonesia's G20 Presidency on Wednesday.
The theme of Indonesia's Presidency is 'Recovering Together, Recovering Stronger'.
Widodo said he considers the G20 Presidency as a sign of trust and honor for Indonesia. The Presidency is also an opportunity for Indonesia to make further contributions to global economic recovery, he added.
The President emphasized that Indonesia will strive to build fair and sustainable world governance based on world peace and social justice.
"Indonesia is trying to build fair world governance. We are aiming to strengthen world solidarity in overcoming climate change and sustainable development, as well as gathering commitment from developed countries to help developing countries," he elaborated.
Meanwhile, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, said that Indonesia is seeking to use its G20 Presidency to help the world emerge from the crisis and become more resilient.
To achieve the goal requires a transformation in the way of working, a change in mindsets, and business models, as well as opportunity utilization amid the pandemic to make new breakthroughs, Hartarto added.
Indonesia will use the forums at the G20 to fight for the aspirations and interests of developing countries to create fair governance in the world, the minister said. This is to strengthen global solidarity in overcoming the threat of climate change and promote sustainable development, he said.
Indonesia will officially hold the G20 Presidency from December 1, 2021, till November 30, 2022. It took over the mantle from Italy recently.
The G20 is a global forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union. Members of the forum, which was formed in 1999, account for 80 percent of the world's gross domestic product (GDP) and 75 percent of global exports. (Antaranews)