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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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October
Pandjaitan Meets Chinese FM, Discuss Cooperation In Facing Covid-19
Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan as Indonesia's Special Envoy, met Chinese Foreign Minister and member of the State Council Wang Yi, and discussed a number of bilateral cooperation related matters including COVID-19 handling strategies.
Minister Pandjaitan went to Yunan, China on October 9 and 10 after being invited by Minister Wang Yi, where both Ministers had further discussions on the topics of trade and investment, health, education and research, vaccine, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and cultural as well as people to people exchange.
In a statement received here, Sunday, Minister Pandjaitan explained that the Chinese government will follow up Indonesia's appeal for elevated market access for tropical fruits, fisheries product and seafood, swallow birds' nest and increased imports of Indonesian coal.
Minister Wang Yi will also push for the involvement of Chinese higher education institutions in the development of Conservation, Research, and Innovation Center for China-Indonesia Herbal Medicines in Humbang Hasudutan, North Sumatra.
"This center can be very rich with more than 30,000 species of herbs. I hope the support from Zhejiang University, Yunnan University, and the Center for Excellence in Medicinal Plants and Related Industries," Minister Pandjaitan said.
The "Two Countries Twin Parks" cooperation, was proposed by the Fujian Provincial Government last year, will also be followed up by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Pandjaitan hoped for the cooperation to be materialized soon.
From the Indonesian side, there is a location in Bintan covering an area of 4,000 hectares with relatively good supporting infrastructure. The concept of cooperation, he explained, can also be developed into "Two Countries Twin Parks with Multiple Zones", by preparing at least three industrial areas including Bintan, Batang and Aviarna Semarang.
Furthermore, he said the development project for the Tsinghua South East Asia Center on Turtle Island in Bali was also a raised by the Chinese Government.
During the meeting, Minister Pandjaitan expressed his hope for the Chinese government to encourage professors and experts to collaborate with the Tsinghua South East Asia Center and for technology companies such as Huawei and Tencent to invest there.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that his government always views the relationship between the two countries strategically. The two countries are expected to strengthen mutual political trust and continue to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.
"Cooperation in various areas has achieved incredibly fast progress," said Wang Yi.
In regard to the cooperation for vaccine technology transfer, Wang Yi said that Indonesia is a country with the strongest vaccine production capacity in Southeast Asia, and that it could provide an opportunity for Chinese companies.
"We will support our company to increase cooperation, especially sharing technology and experience, so that Indonesia can become a vaccine production center in the Southeast Asian region," he said.
In addition, the collaboration on the Poverty Alleviation Program based on science and technology learned from China's experience will also be one of the long-term strategic partnerships between the two countries.
Wang Yi will follow up on Minister Pandjaitan's request for China to share its experiences through this program and through the relevant ministries as well as institutions.
"In this pandemic era, we are still able to lift all poverty according to our targeted schedule, and this is the first time we have eliminated pure poverty in 5,000 years of history. We are willing to share experiences with Indonesia, and will connect with related offices," said Wang Yi. (ANTARA)
October
President cites three reasons why Indonesia needs job creation law
Written by Nouvarah Ahdiba
Indonesia needs to implement the job creation law in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to generate jobs, encourage the opening of new businesses, and curb corruption, according to President Joko Widodo.
“At the limited meeting (on Friday), I stressed why we need the job creation law,” he remarked in a press statement issued from the Bogor Presidential Palace the same day.
He said the first reason for implementing the law is that 2.9 million new job seekers, or youths, enter the labor market every year, which makes the creation of new jobs an urgent requirement.
The situation has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left 6.9 million people unemployed and 3.5 million workers affected, he added.
Nearly 87 percent of Indonesian workers have studied up to senior high school or lower, while 39 percent have only completed elementary schooling, the President noted. This has prompted the government to encourage the creation of job opportunities, particularly in the labor-intensive sector, he said.
“So the job creation law is aimed at creating as many job opportunities as possible for job seekers and unemployed people,” he remarked.
He said the second reason the law is needed is that it will make it easier for the public, particularly micro and small-scale entrepreneurs, to open new businesses.
The new law is aimed at simplifying overlapping regulations and lengthy procedures, he pointed out. For instance, micro and small businesses will now no longer need business permits, but will only have to register with the relevant agency, he said.
The law will also facilitate the establishment of limited liability companies because there will be no restrictions on minimum capital, he added. Under the new law, nine people can set up a cooperative unit, he continued.
“We hope there will be many cooperatives and micro small businesses in the country engaged in the food and beverage industry. The government will bear all expenses to (help them) apply for halal certificates. In other words, the certificates will be (provided) free of charge,” Widodo noted.
The third reason why the omnibus law is important is that it would support corruption eradication efforts in the country, he remarked.
“It is clear that by simplifying (procedures), cutting (expenses), and integrating the electronic licensing system, there won’t be illegal levies anymore,” he explained.
The House of Representatives (DPR) and the Indonesian government passed the controversial omnibus bill into law on Monday amid mounting criticism over its provisions on labor rights, indigenous community rights, and environmental protection. (ANTARA)
October
VP: Populist Economy Is Strong If Supported By MSMEs, Islamic Fund
Written by Nur YasminVice President Ma'ruf Amin said the populist economic system in Indonesia could be strong and competitive if we supported it by two main pillars, namely empowerment of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and strengthening of Islamic social funds.
"The populist economy in this country will be strong and competitive if it is supported by two main pillars. These two pillars must get the attention of all groups," said Ma'ruf Amin virtually from Jakarta, Friday.
The first pillar, namely the empowerment of MSMEs, can be a gateway for the realization of economic justice and fair distribution of development outcomes in Indonesia, said Ma'ruf. In addition, MSMEs are an economic sector that is mostly found among people in the regions.
"The first pillar is the movement to empower micro, small and medium enterprises as a sector that reaches the most people. In addition, most of the Nahdlatul Ulama residents are also engaged in the MSME sector," he said.
The second pillar, continued Ma'ruf, is a philanthropic movement or generosity including zakat, infaq, alms, and waqf, which are a form of Islamic social funds.
The potential for social funds among NU is large because as the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, NU has nahdliyin up to 100 million people, said Ma'ruf. Therefore, the awareness to give charity for Muslims must continue to encourage productive MSMEs and national economic recovery.
"If we continue to raise awareness of zakat, alms, and waqf, then use it as productive capital for millions of active MSMEs in cities and villages, then this will be a differentiating factor for national economic development," he said.
Ma'ruf Amin also encouraged the role of the NU Amil Zakat Institute or NUcare-LAZISNU to socialize and inviting people to give charity through these types of Islamic social funds.
"LAZISNU has started a good job in mobilizing NU residents through the Infaq Box Movement or NU KOIN which has been evenly distributed everywhere," he said.
On that occasion, Ma'ruf Amin appreciated the role of nahdliyin entrepreneurs in supporting the development of the Islamic economy as a fresh stream of economic development in Indonesia, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
"As Vice President, as a member of the NU extended family and as the Chief Executive of the KNEKS, I am thrilled with HPN's support to join in the development of the Islamic economy as a new stream of economic development in Indonesia," he said. (Antaranews)
October
Vice President Appreciates Halal Start Up Investor Network
Written by Nur YasminVice President Ma'ruf Amin appreciated the angel investors' network for halal start-ups, as a way for Indonesia to catch up with the development of the halal industry at the global level.
The investor network, which is called the Indonesia Halal Startup Business Angel Investor Network (IHSAN), was formed by the Nahdliyin Entrepreneurs Association (HPN) with the help of a businessman from the United States and founder of the Halal Angels Network, Tausif Malik.
"I heard that HPN is starting to seriously work on a start-up business among millennial entrepreneurs who will raise the investment potential of Muslim entrepreneurs from all over the world. This is a concrete step that makes people proud and takes istiqamah to strive for," Ma'ruf said virtually from Jakarta, Friday.
Ma'ruf said the halal industry must be developed because Indonesia has high potential, both in terms of human resources (HR) and resources natural resources, to create halal products. So far, Indonesia has only played a role as a label provider or halal certificate for products from abroad.
The Vice President also asked HPN to take advantage of opportunities in the halal's development industry, both in the food, clothing, financial, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics sectors. We want Indonesia to catch up with the halal industry, at least from Southeast Asia countries.
"As a country with the largest Muslim population in the world, Indonesia still has to catch up with several countries such as Malaysia, which have seriously worked on the halal industry first," he said.
Angel investors are high net worth individuals who invest their funds in startups. Usually, these types of investors prioritize efforts to help startup companies and put profits aside.
Through the IHSAN program, HPN hopes that there will be more start-up entrepreneurs from nahdliyin to develop the halal industry in Indonesia. (Antaranews)
October
Over 150 Companies To Enter Indonesia After Omnibus Law Passes
Written by Nur YasminHead of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia said that around 153 companies will enter and invest in Indonesia after the Omnibus Law on Employment Creation is passed.
He said the 153 companies came from within and outside the country, including companies that had relocated their investment from several countries.
"The 153 companies have relocated from several countries, such as Korea, Taiwan, Japan, America, then China. There are several from Europe and other countries, including domestic entrepreneurs," he said in an online press conference in Jakarta, Thursday.
According to Bahlil, it has been difficult for these investors to obtain permits because they have to ping pong here and there.
Therefore, the passing of the Omnibus Law on Job Creation on Monday (5/10) has made investors more confident about investing in Indonesia.
"So far they have not made (investment) because the permits have been circled, ping pong here and there. With the current (Omnibus Law), they really want to invest," he explained.
There are also sectors that are targeted at the 153 companies, ranging from infrastructure, manufacturing industries, plantations, forestry, mining to health, energy, and tourism.
However, he did not explain in more detail the profiles of the companies in question, including the investment value and the potential for employment. Previously, Bahlil revealed that 153 companies were ready to enter Indonesia after the Work Creation Law was passed.
"With these 153 (companies), it will automatically accommodate a lot of jobs," he said in a virtual press conference at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs in Jakarta, Wednesday (7/10).
These companies are expected to absorb around 2.9 million workers every year and seven million job seekers, and there are around six million workers who have been laid off and laid off due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. (Antaranews)
October
Cocoa Processing Industry Contributes $549 Million
Written by Nur YasminMinister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said that the cocoa processing industry contributed significantly to foreign exchange amid the pandemic, with an export value of US $549 million in January-June 2020, an increase of 5.13 percent compared to the same period last year.
"Of the production of the cocoa processing industry, we intend 80 percent of the output for the export market. In 2019, processed cocoa products contributed more than the US $1.01 billion in export value," the Minister of Industry after the virtual inauguration of the Pasuruan Cocoa Technical Center Mondelez International, as written in the official statement, Thursday (8/10/2020).
As reported by ANTARA, the Minister of Industry said that the cocoa processing industry has produced various variants, such as cocoa liquor, cocoa cake, cocoa butter, and cocoa powder with the main export in the form of cocoa butter which has spread to countries such as the United States, Netherlands, India, Estonia, Germany, and China.
"For that, we need to continue to spur performance and development to be more competitive in the global arena. We are also working to expand market access for processed cocoa products, and encourage innovation through the use of technology and research activities," said the Minister of Industry.
He is optimistic that the cocoa processing industry can develop well because it is supported by Indonesia's potential as the third cocoa bean processor in the world with a total installed capacity of 800 thousand tons per year from 13 companies.
"We rank the Indonesian cocoa processing industry 3rd in the world after the Netherlands and Ivory Coast," said the Minister of Industry.
Another potential, according to a report by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) in 2018/2019, is that Indonesia's cocoa bean production is 220 thousand tons, which places Indonesia in 6th place as the largest producing country after Ivory Coast, Ghana, Ecuador, Nigeria and Cameroon.
With the characteristics of Indonesian cocoa beans, which have a high melting point and are rich in fat content, the cocoa processing industry can produce high-quality products in terms of taste, aroma, and even health benefits.
The Minister of Industry welcomed the establishment of the Cocoa Technical Center by Mondelez International in Pasuruan, East Java, with an area of 5 hectares and an investment of US $13 million
Executive Vice President and President of Asia, Middle East and Africa of Mondelēz International Maurizio Brusadelli said that sustainable supply of cocoa is the key to long-term growth for Mondelez International in Asia and throughout the world.
"People want delicious snacks and feel comfortable eating them, knowing where the raw materials are obtained and produced in a way that has a better impact on the environment and community," concluded Maurizio. (RRI)
October
President Jokowi Wants The Central Kalimantan Food Estate To Have Fish Farming
Written by Nur YasminPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said that the abundant water in the food estate irrigation area or Central Kalimantan food estate will be used for fish farming in cages.
"Because the water is abundant in every existing irrigation, we are also starting to cultivate fish in cages," President Jokowi said in a press statement while inspecting a food estate in Central Kalimantan, Thursday, virtually.
President Jokowi said that the government will see the results of fish farming in the next 3-4 months. He hopes that in this way farmers' income will increase, not only from planting rice, shallots, and oranges but also from raising fish, including ducks.
"We will try this business model combination first. If it's successful and good, we will copy the business model in other places per 1,000 hectares of land, there will be business models that we will build," said President Jokowi. (Antaranews)
October
Indonesia Explores Cooperation With UK, Germany, Denmark On Climate Change
Written by Nur YasminControlling climate change in Indonesia requires a national and international process that is iterative and synergistic. The handling of climate change at the international level is discussed through the framework of the climate change convention (UNFCCC) which is produced through the negotiation process of the parties that have ratified the UNFCCC agreement, which currently totals 194 countries, and is binding. Indonesia has a target of 41 percent of greenhouse gas emissions with international assistance.
In a press conference on Wednesday (07/10/20) virtually in Jakarta, Director General of Climate Change Control, Ruandha Agung Sugardiman said that Indonesia is exploring the possibility of cooperation with Britain, Germany, Denmark, and other countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 41 percent.
"There are several countries that we can explore to be able to support this cooperation, for example from the UK, then from Germany, then from Denmark and several Scandinavian countries, we also explore to be able to contribute to support the reduction of Indonesia's greenhouse gas emissions," Ruandha said.
Ruandha hopes that bilateral and multilateral cooperation will increase the awareness of all parties on climate change issues so that more and more components of society will take an active role in realizing the commitment and targets for controlling national climate change.
In the National Determined Contribution (NDC), Indonesia focuses on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in five sectors, namely forest, and land including peat, waste, energy and transportation, industry, and agriculture.
Implementation of the NDC in collaboration with local governments, businesses, and communities, as well as development partners who are an important part of the overall implementation of climate change policies in Indonesia. (VOI)
October
Environment Ministry Launches 2020 Climate Festival
Written by Nur YasminThe Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) officially opened the 2020 Climate Festival as an effort to disseminate information on Indonesia's climate change control policies.
"We intend this festival to disseminate, inform about various strategic policies to control climate change in Indonesia and their achievements," Deputy Minister of the Environment and Forestry Alue Dohong said in a virtual press conference in Jakarta, Wednesday.
Not only that, but the 2020 Climate Festival also commemorates the five years of the establishment of the Directorate General of Climate Change Control as part of KLHK.
Alue said the event was also to mark the implementation of commitments from the Paris Agreement which Indonesia had ratified through Law Number 16 of 2016 concerning Ratification of the Paris Agreement to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
Alue emphasized the important role of the Directorate General of PPI in achieving Indonesia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, namely 29 percent with their own efforts and 41 percent with international assistance.
He said that this year the NDC commitment was implemented, the Directorate General of PPI played an important role in garnering participation and contributions from all stakeholders, not only state actors, such as ministries and institutions but also society, academics, and mass media.
"How do we push for our targets as we agreed on in the NDC we can achieve optimally," said Alue.
The 2020 Climate Festival will be held on October 7-27 with the theme "Strengthening Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Actions in the Recovery Period for the COVID-19 Pandemic".
Some of its activities include a series of webinars on current issues and virtual exhibitions on the theme of climate change. (Antaranews)
October
WTO Predicts Global Trade In 2020 To Fall 9.2 Percent
Written by Nur YasminGlobal trade in goods is expected to fall 9.2 percent in 2020, but will be followed by a 7.2 percent increase in 2021, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Tuesday in its latest statement on revised world trade predictions.
In April, the WTO had forecast a decline in the volume of world trade in goods for this year of between 13 percent and 32 percent as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts economic activity and normal life around the world.
"World trade is showing signs of bouncing back from the deep decline caused by COVID-19," explained the WTO economists in a press release.
It added that "the strong trading performance in June and July has brought some signs of optimism for overall trade growth in 2020."
However, the WTO's latest forecast for next year is more pessimistic than the previous forecast of 21.3 percent growth, leaving goods trade well below its pre-pandemic 2021 trend.
The WTO warned that "the impact of the ongoing pandemic could disrupt any recovery. "
WTO Deputy Director-General Yi Xiaozhun told a press conference that the trade impact of the crisis has differed dramatically across the region, with "relatively moderate declines" in trade volumes in Asia and "stronger contractions" in Europe and North America.
WTO senior economist Coleman Nee explained that "China supports trade in the (Asian) region" and "Chinese import demand underpins intra-regional trade" and "helps contribute to global demand". Although the decline in trade during the COVID-19 pandemic was of similar magnitude to the 2008-09 global financial crisis, the economic context is very different, said WTO economists.
"The contraction in GDP has been much stronger in the current recession, while the decline in trade has been more moderate," they said.
The volume of world merchandise trade is expected to fall only about twice as much as world GDP, rather than six times during the 2009 collapse. (Antaranews)
