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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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June
President Jokowi Friendly, Open-Minded Person: Sri Mulyani
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received wishes on his 59th birthday on Sunday, one of them was from Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.
"President Joko Widodo is a friendly person. He is also an open-minded person. However, Jokowi firmly preserve the nation's diversity," Sri Mulyani said in her Instragram account @smidrawati, Sunday.
According to the Managing Director of the World Bank for the period 2010-2016, President Jokowi is a trusted figure to lead the struggle toward Advanced Indonesia.
"Happy birthday Indonesian President, Mr. Joko Widodo @jokowi," Indrawati, a colleague of Jokowi who has worked together since 2016 wrote.
"May Allah bestow health and all kindness to President Joko Widodo in leading Indonesia to face this difficult time," she said.
As usual, the president never celebrated his birthday with a party or special event.
Nevertheless, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jokowi's birthday received much attention from the public through social media.
Since morning, a variety of utterances continue to flow. People encouraged the head of state to continue to work hard to be able to handle various national problems, especially the issue of health and economy.
On her Instagram account, Sri Mulyani also displayed video footage of President Jokowi working and handling COVID-19, such as surveying airports, meeting residents, and seeing quarantine facilities in a number of hospitals.
Since being uploaded on Instagram, Sri Mulyani's birthday wishes had received comments from 501 netizens and likes more than 65,000 citizens. (ANTARA)
June
Task Force Highlights Notable Progress in Handling COVID-19 Pandemic
Written by Ani HasanahThe Task Force for Acceleration of COVID-19 Handling highlighted the notable progress clocked in handling the pandemic in the country in the past three months.
"The number of cases has increased, but the figure is still lower than the projections. Several parties projected that the number of cases might reach hundreds to even thousands, but it did not occur until now," Head of the Task Force's expert team, Wiku Adisasmito, noted during a discussion in Jakarta on Friday.
The number of deaths caused by the virus has declined, with the mortality rate dipping, from 10 percent to five percent, while the rate of recovery has risen to almost 40 percent.
"If we see the situation now, in fact, it has been relatively under control," he asserted.
Adisasmito strongly believes that Indonesia is on the right track in terms of handling COVID-19, as public awareness of the risk of the disease has increased and implementation of health protocols has improved.
Echoing the same opinion, head of the Army Health Center (PUSKESAD) Maj. Gen Tugas Ratmono remarked that the bed occupancy (BO) rate at the Gatot Soebroto military hospital (RSPAD), a referral hospital for COVID-19 handling, for severely symptomatic COVID-19 patients had declined.
"Currently, doctors at RSPAD are not as busy as earlier. The BO (Bed Occupancy) rate was only 40 percent," he stated.
This indicates a decline in the number of cases of patients with severe symptoms at the hospital, he added. (ANTARA)
June
Indonesia to Promote 2030 Agenda Post ECOSOC Election
Written by Ani HasanahIndonesia aims to continue promoting the global development agenda of 2030, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), after being elected as a member of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for 2021 to 2023.
"Becoming a member of the ECOSOC serves as a substantial opportunity for Indonesia to contribute to promoting the 2014 Agenda, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the process," said Permanent Representative of Indonesia to the United Nations, Dian Triansyah Djani, in a statement received by Antara News Agency in Jakarta on Thursday.
Djani said that during its three-year term as ECOSOC member, Indonesia will focus on promoting inclusive and sustainable development.
Indonesia will also continue to encourage ECOSOC to become more relevant, transparent, effective, and efficient in responding to global challenges in terms of economic, social, and environmental development, he said.
Indonesia received 186 out of 190 votes during the election of ECOSOC members, held by the UN General Assembly at the UN Headquarters in New York on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.
Indonesia is representing the Asia Pacific Group at the UN body, along with Japan and the Solomon Islands.
Nigeria, Liberia, Madagascar, Libya, and Zimbabwe have also been elected and are representing the African group, while Bulgaria is representing Eastern Europe in the membership.
Argentina, Guatemala, Mexico, and Bolivia are representing Latin America and the Caribbean, while Portugal, France, Austria, Germany, and Great Britain are representing western Europe and other countries.
"In the last few years, Indonesia has won the candidacy for a number of vital councils in the United Nations, including the UN Security Council, UN Human Rights Council, and today, in ECOSOC. This (achievement) truly proves the substantial confidence from the international community towards Indonesia's track record, roles, and progress in the multilateral forum," said Ambassador Djani.
ECOSOC is one of six main bodies of the UN, and focuses on encouraging international cooperation in social, economic, and development sectors. (ANTARA)
June
Indonesia Presses for Strict Actions against Racially Spurred Violence
Written by Ani HasanahIndonesia demanded firm actions to be taken against racially incited violence during an urgent debate on racism organized by the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland.
The urgent debate on "racially inspired human rights violations, systematic racism, police brutality and the violence against peaceful protests" was held on Wednesday at the request of African nations in the wake of rising racial violence in the United States (US), particularly the death of George Floyd, an African American, that fueled huge protests across the US and drew global attention.
Ambassador Hasan Kleib, Indonesia's permanent representative to the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and other International Organizations, voiced his concern over acts of violence and discrimination occurring in various parts of the world, particularly those caused by rising racial hatred or hate-based crimes.
Kleib put forth a suggestion for the Human Rights Council and the High Commission on Human Rights to bolster cooperation to end racial discrimination and violence during the law enforcement process, the Indonesian Permanent Mission in Geneva noted on a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.
Actions proposed by Indonesia encompass respect and tolerance for racial and ethnic differences at the community level; bolstering the legal culture and accountability of legal institutions; and education on human rights in education institutions for police and other law enforcement by involving the National Human Rights Commission or other relevant state institutions.
In addition to speaking on behalf of Indonesia, Kleib also delivered joint statements on behalf of the Core Group of the Convention Against Torture Initiative (CTI).
Representing CTI nations, Indonesia urged for zero tolerance towards racism and discrimination and drew attention to the significance of law enforcement policies that are people-centric and oriented towards preventing violence.
The Indonesian foreign policy has always centered on anti-racism since the inception of the Republic of Indonesia.
Indonesia, under the leadership of President Soekarno, had built awareness with the Asian-African countries against the practice of colonialism through the holding of the 1955 Asian-African Conference (KAA).
The KAA produced the Bandung Declaration, in which one of its precepts called for abolishing racism.
"Under the spirit of the Bandung Declaration, Indonesian human rights diplomacy certainly continues to take affirmative steps to eliminate all forms of discrimination on all fronts," Ambassador Kleib stated.
As a multi-ethnic and multiracial nation, Indonesia will keep striving to advance the spirit of anti-racism as one of the unifying pillars among developing countries.
In the urgent debate, the UN Human Rights Council also heard a video message from Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's younger brother, who supported the Human Rights Council to establish a commission of inquiry for the killing of black people by police in the US. (ANTARA)
June
Indonesia Records 1,031 New COVID-19 Cases, 540 Recoveries
Written by Ani HasanahOut of 19,757 specimens examined as of 12 p.m. Western Indonesian Standard Time (WIB) on Wednesday, as many as 1,031 have come out positive for the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID-19.
Meanwhile, 540 more patients have recovered from the disease.
So far, Indonesia has recorded a total of 41,431 confirmed cases and 16,423 recoveries, the government's spokesperson for COVID-19 response, Achmad Yurianto, said in a press statement in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The government has conducted nearly 20 thousand specimen checks per day, in accordance with the target set by President Joko Widodo.
A total of 19,757 specimens were examined using the RT-PCR and molecular rapid test (TCM) methods on Wednesday. The government also distributed TCM kits to 422 hospitals across Indonesia, which have the machines required for testing.
Meanwhile, 45 additional deaths were recorded on Wednesday, bringing the total COVID-19 death toll to 2,276.
Yurianto explained that the fresh cases have been reported in five provinces with the most cases, namely, East Java, Jakarta, Central Java, South Kalimantan, and South Sulawesi.
"East Java on Wednesday registered 225 new cases and 56 cured cases; Jakarta 127 new cases and 116 cured; Central Java 115 cases and 65 cured; South Kalimantan 86 new cases and 80 cured; and, South Sulawesi 84 new cases and 16 cured cases, " Yurianto noted.
In addition, as many as 17 provinces have reported less than 10 new cases. Four provinces have not seen any new cases — North Kalimantan, Central Sulawesi, East Nusa Tenggara, and Gorontalo.
In several provinces, the number of new cases have been lower than the number of people recovering per day. West Nusa Tenggara, for instance, has recorded 21 new cases and 31 patient recoveries, while Riau Islands has reported 9 new cases and 12 recoveries.
Furthermore, East Kalimantan has added 5 new cases and 17 recoveries; West Sumatra 4 new cases and 6 recoveries; West Sulawesi 1 new case and 5 recoveries; and, North Kalimantan and Central Sulawesi have had no new cases, but have recorded 8 and 4 recoveries, respectively.
Coronavirus cases have been reported in 432 districts and cities in 34 provinces across the country.
Indonesia has also placed 42,714 people under monitoring and 13,279 patients under surveillance for COVID-19. (ANTARA)
June
Implementation of Health Protocols Being non-Negotiable: Task Force
Written by Ani HasanahChief of the Task Force for Acceleration of COVID-19 Handling Doni Monardo gave due emphasis to the fact that the implementation of health protocols to thwart the spread of COVID-19 transmission was non-negotiable.
"Application of health protocols is non-negotiable," Monardo remarked during a visit to the Mobile Laboratory Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) at the Moh. Ridwan Meuraksa Hospital in East Jakarta on Tuesday.
Monardo noted that the people were on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19, while hospitals and medical workers were the last line of defense in this fight.
To this end, the public should prioritize health protocols and adopt a disciplined approach in implementing them, he emphasized. "The first defense is ourselves," he stressed.
The inviolable health protocols encompass wearing face mask, washing hands with soap, or using a hand sanitizer. Physical distancing is also critical to preventing the transmission of the novel coronavirus disease.
"Let us uphold the spirit to lower the number of cases by adhering to the health protocols," Monardo stated.
As many as 15,703 coronavirus patients recovered from the disease until June 16. The number of positive cases burgeoned by 1,017, thereby bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 40,400.
Furthermore, with 64 additional deaths, those succumbing to COVID-19 infections reached 2,231. (ANTARA)
June
Early Warning Necessary to Oversee Internal Administration: President
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo highlighted the need to build an early warning system to keep a check on the internal administration of the government.
"Build an early warning system and strengthen early good governance that is transparent and accountable," President Widodo stated during the inauguration of the opening of the 2020 National Government Internal Control Coordination Meeting through videoconference from the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta, on Monday.
On the occasion, the head of state laid emphasis on the fact that accountability would continue to receive undivided focus under his administration.
Hence, the president highlighted the significance of prevention in the form of putting in place an effective early warning system.
"I want to emphasize that prevention and good governance must take precedence," the president stated.
He called to save the state’s money and maintain the people's trust.
To this end, he urged law enforcers -- the police, prosecutors, Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), and civil servant investigators -- to do their tasks to the best of their abilities.
"However, I also remind you not to attack people, who are not wrong. Do not spread fears among law enforcers in conducting out their duties," he stated.
Head of the BNPB and COVID-19 fast-response team Doni Monardo earlier stated that law enforcement efforts should be prioritized to combat the current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in the country.
Governors should enforce the law to cope with COVID-19 in their regions in line with Presidential Decree (Keppres) No. 7 of 2020 that mandates governors as members of the Task Force Steering Council.
“Law enforcement must be deemed a priority. Governors, in accordance with Presidential Decree No. 7/2020, have the authority to ensure law enforcement by utilizing the existing apparatus. The regional police chief and military commander have been placed under the governors," Monardo noted.
The presidential decree allows governors to form a task force at the regional level to monitor and evaluate the implementation of COVID-19 countermeasures in their regions.
"The task force is expected to conduct control, supervision, and prevention functions in the community," Monardo added. (ANTARA)
June
President Jokowi Extends Condolences on Pramono Edhie Wibowo's Passing
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) conveyed his deep condolences on the passing of Former Army Chief of Staff General (ret) Pramono Edhie Wibowo.
"On behalf if the government and the people, I extend my deep condolences on the passing of Indonesian Military General Edhie Wibowo at the age of 65 years old," President Jokowi said in a statement from the Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java, Sunday.
Jokowi prayed for the late Wibowo's spirits and for his deeds to be accepted and granted the best place in the sight of the Almighty.
"He was a former Army Chief of Staff, an excellent Indonesian Military soldier, and may his soul be placed in the best place beside the Almighty, and may those he left behind be given strength," he stated.
Pramono Edhie Wibowo, the brother-in-law of former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, reportedly died of heart attack at the Cimacan Public Hospital in Cianjur District, West Java Province, on Saturday evening, after undergoing treatment for three hours.
His remains will be buried at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta, Sunday. His funeral will be led by Army Chief of Staff, General Andika Perkasa. (ANTARA)
June
Ministry to augment swampland food production during dry season
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The Agriculture Ministry will strategize to ensure national food security, during the dry season in 2020 by boosting food production in swampland areas. Fadjry Djufry, the ministry's head of the Agriculture Research and Development Agency, noted in a statement here on Saturday as quoted by Antara, that implementation of the new normal order, that coincidentally begin at the start of the dry season, has raised vigilance on the threat to national food adequacy. Djufry noted that the ministry had formulated numerous programs, to secure and intensify food production through measures, including an intensification program applied on paddy fields spanning 5.6 million hectares in the second planting season. Furthermore, the ministry will conduct the extraordinary intensification program in swampland areas and other alternative lands to step up production. Djufry believes the move will bolster rice production by seven percent as targeted, while concurrently helping to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on food security//ANT
June
Indonesia Expects Transparent Investigation into China Boat Abuses
Written by Ani HasanahIndonesia harbors hopes of a transparent investigation by China’s authorities in cases of alleged violence and human trafficking experienced by Indonesian crew members on Chinese-flagged fishing boats.
The cases involving dozens of Indonesian crew members (ABK WNI) are under investigation by the Indonesian Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim) in collaboration with the Chinese authorities.
"Indonesia is upbeat about a fair and transparent resolution to investigation into cases by the Chinese authorities," Foreign Minister Marsudi stated during an online press conference from the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday.
The first case pertained to a video of a sea burial of an Indonesian seafarer's remains on a China-flagged fishing vessel.
Later, news came to light of 46 Indonesian crew members enduring violence and ill-treatment while working aboard four Chinese ships: Long Xing 629, Long Xing 605, Long Xing 606, and Tian Yu 8.
Four Indonesian crew members too had died. Three of them had died on the boats, and their bodies were buried at sea, while another crew member had died of illness in South Korea.
Most of the surviving crew members were repatriated to Indonesia, while two Indonesian crew members of the Tian Yu 8 boat were detained in South Korea, pending completion of the immigration process, and then returned to Indonesia on June 9.
"Both crew members had undergone valid PCR tests and secured health permits from the Soekarno-Hatta Airport," Foreign Minister Marsudi stated.
In the meantime, two Indonesian crew members of a China-flagged fishing boat Fu Lu Qing Yuan Yu 901 jumped off it into the Malacca Strait waters after entering Indonesia's territorial waters. They were later rescued by the local fishermen.
"While working aboard the boat, they had experienced violence and had little rest and food. Hence, they could not endure it any longer," Senior Commissioner G. R. Gultom, director of the Riau Islands Province water patrol police, stated on June 6, 2020. (ANTARA)
