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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
Jokowi-Ma'ruf Amin Officially Become President and Vice President
Written by Ani HasanahJoko Widodo and Ma'ruf Amin had officially taken oaths as Indonesia's president and vice president for the 2019-2024 term at a swearing-in ceremony taking place at the parliament building in Jakarta on Sunday.
"By God, I swear, I will fulfill the obligations of the President of the Republic of Indonesia fairly. I will uphold the constitution and carry out all the laws and regulations as straight as possible and serve the homeland and the nation," Joko Widodo read the president's oath witnessed by Chief Justice Of Supreme Court.
After that, it was Ma'ruf Amin's turn to read the oath.
Both of them along with the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker and deputy speakers then signed the minutes of the president's inauguration.
With the reading of the oaths of office and the signing of the minutes of inauguration, Joko Widodo and Ma'ruf Amin had officially become the President and Vice President of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia.
Witnessed by the ranks of the MPR, Ministers of Working Cabinet I, heads of state institutions, several foreign leaders, and other invited guests, Joko Widodo and Ma'ruf Amin took their oaths of office.
Joko Widodo and Ma'ruf Amin officially became the President and Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia after winning the 2019 Presidential Election, defeating Prabowo Subianto and Sandiaga Uno.
The Joko Widodo-Ma'ruf Amin pair won 85,607,362 votes or 55.5 percent of the legitimate votes. This pair's total number of votes were higher than those gained by the Prabowo-Sandi pair that received 68,650,239 votes or 45.5 percent of legitimate votes.
The Prabowo-Sandi camp challenged the General Elections Commission's (KPU's) presidential vote counts at the Constitutional Court regarding the result but the final decision of the Constitutional Court still rejected the entire lawsuit of Prabowo and Sandi.
Thanks to the goodwill of Prabowo Subianto and incumbent President Joko Widodo, a national reconciliation between the two camps could then be promoted.
Both Prabowo Subianto and his former running mate, Sandiaga Uno, also attended the presidential inauguration. This historic event was also attended by the fifth Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the sixth Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the eleventh Vice President Boediono and the ninth Vice President Hamzah Haz.
Several heads of state also witnessed Jokowi's inauguration, including Australian Prime Minister Scott Marrison, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsioen Loong, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammad, Brunei Sultan Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, King eSwatini, Mswati III, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan, and the United States Minister of Transportation Elaine Chao.
In addition, ambassadors from friendly countries representing their respective leaders also attended the inauguration of President Joko Widodo and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin. (ANTARA)
October
Officials who work at the presidential palace wave Indonesian flags and hold up banners reading "congratulations Mr. Jokowi" as President Joko Widodo's motorcade leaves the palace in Jakarta on October 20, 2019, to attend his inauguration as Indonesia's president for a second term. Widodo was to kick off a fresh term on October 20. (AFP)
October
Joko Widodo Receives Courtesy Calls from Heads of State of Friendly Countries
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo received a number of honorary visits by a number of Heads of State ahead of the inauguration of the President and Vice President for the 2019-2024 period at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.
They were Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Sultan Hasanal Bolkiah, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morison, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, and Raja Eswatini Mswati III.
On that occasion the President was accompanied by First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo, Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi and Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung.
To reporters, Foreign Minister Retno LP Marsudi said, the heads of state were present at the Jakarta Merdeka Palace to congratulate President Joko Widodo after being elected as President of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2019-2024 period.
The Heads of State, according to Retno also expressed optimism that President Joko Widodo would be able to bring Indonesia towards a better direction in the second period of his leadership.
Meanwhile President Joko Widodo, according to Retno, expressed his appreciation for the presence of the Heads of State at the Merdeka Palace today. Jokowi also expressed his commitment to continue to improve bilateral relations with friendly countries.
“He conveyed his congratulations to the president for the next term and believes in bringing a better Indonesian. Second, they conveyed the commitment to strengthen bilateral relations with Indonesia. The President thanked the guests who came far to attend and the President conveyed the same commitment that Indonesia strengthened bilaterally,” said Retno Marsudi.
In addition to the morning before the inauguration, President Joko Widodo is also scheduled to receive an honorary visit from other heads of state after the inauguration of the President and Vice President at the MPR RI building.
The meeting is scheduled to be held Sunday evening and will receive an Honorary Visit from the Head of State and Special Envoy.
Among them were the honorary visit of the Vice President of the People's Republic of China, Vice President of Viet Nam, and Vice President of Myanmar.
Jokowi will also receive a number of special envoys from friendly countries, including the Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea, the Philippines, Japan United Arab Emirates and the United States. (VOI/Ndy)
October
Voice of Indonesia and UN in Indonesia Hold Diplomatic Forum Talk Show
Written by Ani HasanahAhead of UN Day on October 24, and International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (October 13), Voice of Indonesia, the international service of Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) and the United Nations in Indonesia organized Diplomatic Forum talk show themed Multilateralism and Sustainable Resilient Future on Wednesday (October 16, 2019).
With its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and an archipelagic country surrounded by the sea, Indonesia continues to face the risk of natural disasters including earthquakes, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and floods.
Natural disasters cause terrible suffering and can wipe out the benefits of development for decades in an instant. UN data shows that the Central Sulawesi disaster last year witnessed the destruction of 110,214 homes, a total of 172,999 people displaced and killing 7,000 people (4,845 people were killed and identified, 1,016 died and unidentified, and 705 missing and considered dead).
To achieve a sustainable and resilient future, all sectors must jointly implement change in Indonesia, as stated in the 16 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"Insights and input on how to ensure a sustainable and resilient future in Indonesia will be very useful for this Forum," said Agung Soesatyo, Director of Voice of Indonesia, Tuesday (10/15) in Jakarta.
According to him, multilateralism which is often echoed by the UN in world development can be encouraged to respond to natural disasters that often occur in Indonesia.
"Togetherness in handling disasters and shaping a strong future is our common goal. "Before the commemoration of the 75th UN Day in 2020, it's time for us to start building a dialogue on multilateralism," he said.
The Diplomatic Forum featured speakers Mindaraga Rahardja, (Human Affairs Analyst of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs -OCHA); Christian Usfinit (Team Leader for Resilience and Reconstruction of United Nations Development Programs-UNDP) and Risya Kora (Program Specialist for Gender of the United Nations Population Fund - UNFPA); and Tetrie Darwis (Head of Sub Directorate for Preparedness and Mitigation, Directorate of Social Protection for Victims of Natural Disasters, Ministry of Social Affairs). (Release VOI/ANDY)
October
MPR Leaders, Jokowi Hold Discussion on Preparations for Inauguration
Written by Ani HasanahSome 10 leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) held a meeting with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) at the Merdeka Palace, in Jakarta, Wednesday, for discussion on preparations for the presidential inauguration on October 20, 2019.
"On behalf of myself and the institution, I express my gratitude to President Joko Widodo for inviting us here for consultation. Today, it is our initial task to prepare for (the presidential) inauguration," MPR Chairman Bambang Soesatyo stated.
Attendees are the meeting also comprised Deputy Chairmen of MPR, specifically Ahmad Basarah from the PDIP, Ahmad Muzani from Gerindra, Lestari Moerdijat from NasDdem, Jazilul Fawaid from PKB, Syarif Hasan from the Democratic Party, Hidayat Nur Wahid from the PKS, Zulkifli Hasan from PAN, Arsul Sani from PPP, and Fadel Muhammad from DPD.
On the occasion, President Jokowi was accompanied by Minister/State Secretary Pratikno and Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung.
Zulkifli Hasan, the former MPR chairman, emphasized that this year’s presidential inauguration should be more successful than that five years ago.
Fadel Mohammad of the Regional Representative Council (DPD) remarked that during the meeting with the president, an agreement was reached on the inauguration's exact time, agenda, and speech.
Jokowi was re-elected as Indonesia's president for the 2019-2024 period based on the April-17 presidential election results.
Jokowi and his running mate, Ma'ruf Amin, chairman of the Ulema Council (MUI), will be inaugurated as Indonesia's president and vice president for the 2019-2024 term in Jakarta on October 20, 2019.
Jokowi garnered 55.5 percent of the votes as against 44.5 percent secured by his rival, Prabowo Subianto in the 2019 election, a replay of the contentious 2014 presidential election that exposed a deeper national divide, as Jokowi and Subianto went head-to-head.
A total of 10 political parties grouped in the Indonesia Working Coalition (KIK) -- the ruling PDIP, PKB, PPP, Golkar, Nasdem, PSI, Perindo, PKPI, Hanura, and the latest one, PBB -- supported Jokowi during the presidential election. Gerindra, PKS, the Democratic Party, and PAN had supported Prabowo during the presidential election. (ANTARA)
October
Old Hands Still Part of New Cabinet Line-up: Jokowi
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) revealed that his new cabinet lineup will feature a blend of old hands and fresh faces, including professionals and millenials.
"Yes, there will be old and lots of new (ministers)," Jokowi remarked at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday.
President Jokowi noted that 55 percent of the ministerial positions will be filled in by professionals. Millenials below 30 years of age will also be included in the cabinet lineup.
However, Jokowi did not divulge details on the percentage of old and new ministers in his cabinet, affirming that he will announce his new cabinet lineup shortly after his presidential inauguration for the 2019-2024 term.
"It will be announced soon after the inauguration. There will be a new nomenclature of ministries," he remarked.
Jokowi has earlier held separate meetings with Democrat Party Chairman Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on October 10 and Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party Chairman Prabowo Subianto on October 11.
After meeting with Jokowi, Subianto had separately met with chairpersons of some parties, including Megawati Soekarnoputri from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, Surya Paloh of the National Democratic Party, Suharso Monoarfa from the United Development Party, Muhaimin Iskandar of the National Awakening Party, and Airlangga Hartarto from Golkar.(ANTARA)
October
Jokowi Upbeat about Palapa Ring Educing Improved Trade, Bureaucracy
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has pinned high hopes on the fully operational Palapa Ring projects boosting trade and bureaucracy in addition to enhancing public services.
"After we can connect it, market places in regions can also be connected to the national and global marketplaces. This will also boost our industry to increase its competitiveness," Jokowi stated at the inauguration of operations of the Palapa Ring at the State Palace in Jakarta, on Monday.
The president has appealed to local administrations to derive benefits from the Palapa Ring to realize greater effectiveness and efficiency in public services.
He also appealed to the public to become smart internet users and restrain from spreading hoaxes and slander.
"We must bear in mind that the fast growth of digital technology and connectivity should not be misused to spread hate speech or to share slander, hoaxes, and fake news. This must be restrained," Jokowi emphasized.
The head of state believes that Palapa Ring will offer equitable access to technology to all Indonesians.
Palapa Ring is one of the government's priority infrastructure projects comprising a 36 thousand-kilometer (km)-long fiber optic cable network aimed at providing access to 4G services across the archipelago by 2019.
The Palapa Ring encircles Indonesia's seven island groupings of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Maluku, and Papua and incorporates eight connecting networks.
The eastern section of the Palapa Ring is constructed along 4,450 km, comprising 3,850 km of sub marine cable and 600 km of land cable, with 15 landing points in 21 cities and districts. The eastern section covers East Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, West Papua, and Papua.
The western section of the Palapa Ring covers Riau, Riau Islands, and Natuna, while the central section spans Kalimantan, Sulawesi, North Maluku, and Sangihe-Talaud Islands. (ANTARA)
October
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has commended the hard work of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in maintaining public confidence.
"The nation has also conveyed special tribute to the soldiers killed in the line of duty to protect the sovereignty of the Unitary State of Indonesia," President Jokowi stated at the ceremony to observe TNI’s 74th anniversary held at the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base in Jakarta on Saturday.
The president remarked that the TNI had acted promptly in assisting people in disaster-hit regions and also successfully secured the simultaneous elections.
At the international level, the Indonesian Military has belted achievements by emerging the winner in shooting competitions in Malaysia and Australia.
Other accomplishments in the defense sector are development of an integrated military base in Natuna Island to be followed by development of similar bases in Biak of Papua Province, Morotai in North Maluku, Merauke in Papua, and Saumlaki in Maluku.
On July 30, the TNI had established a Special Operation Command (Koopsus) to support anti-terrorism operations.
The Indonesian Military had held a joint training in early September involving 12,500 soldiers of three forces and established Joint Regional Defense Commands in Tanjung Pinang in Riau Islands, Balikpapan in East Kalimantan, and Biak in Papua on September 27.
"All of these have marked a shift in the military culture in Indonesia, which earlier was separated based on the forces, but now, it has been integrated and supported by the professional character of soldiers," Jokowi added. (ANTARA)
October
Jokowi Still Waiting for Election Results of MPR Chairman to Discuss the Inauguration
Written by Ani HasanahPresident Joko Widodo admitted that he is still waiting for the election results of Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) before discussing the matter of preparation for the inauguration of the elected President and Vice President for the upcoming 2019-2024 period. Speaking after attending the commemoration of the 2019 National Batik Day, Wednesday (Oct 2) at Puro Mangkunegaran, Surakarta, President Joko Widodo said that he can not open communication with the MPR given that the MPR Chairman had not been elected.
“First, the MPR does not have a leader yet. I can not be able to talk to the existing MPR leaders. What do we want to talk about? while the MPR does not have the new leader yet. Once the chairmen of the People's Consultative Assembly are formed, we can convey about the inauguration,” said Jokowi.
Related to the proposal to advance the inauguration, President Joko Widodo conveyed that he fully submits the decision of the inauguration to the Assembly. The president admitted that he received input from a number of volunteers related to discourse of advancing inauguration, but Jokowi fully submits to the Assembly. Earlier, in a press release, Central Representative Council of Projo people organization suggested to General Election Commission (KPU) to bring forward the inauguration of Elected President and Vice President on Saturday, October 19, 2019. This proposal was submitted for practical reasons, in order the community could oversee the inauguration procession of the elected President and Vice President. Jokowi will end his 2014 - 2019 Presidential period on October 20, 2019. According to the schedule of the Commission, Jokowi will constantly be inaugurated on October 20, 2019// Ndy/trans.yati
September
Two Indonesian Writers Abroad Receive Anugerah Sastra VOI Award 2019
Written by Ani HasanahVoice of Indonesia for the eight times will hold Anugerah Sastra VOI (VOI Literature Award), an award and also media to accommodate writing talent of Indonesian citizens living abroad. The Anugerah Sastra VOI which was previously called Bilik Sastra VOI Award is the peak event of Guratan Pena, a program on Voice of Indonesia which collects and broadcasts short stories sent to Voice of Indonesia through e-mail. For this year, the first winner of Anugerah Sastra VOI 2019 is an Indonesian student in Egypt, Daud Farma, with his short story entitled Pedas Manis or Spicy Sweet. Meanwhile, the second winner is Ahla Jennan, an Indonesian migrant worker living in Hong Kong, with her short story entitled Jejak Cinta Asmaradhana or Love Traces of Asmaradhana. In addition to giving awards to the winners, there will also be a talk show themed Perantau Unggul dengan Menulis or “Indonesian Migrants Competent with Writing” to be held at Jusuf Ronodipuro auditorium, RRI Jakarta on Thursday (Sept 26). The talk show will be hosted by Diba Casym, a radio broadcaster, with speakers Head of Language Development and Cultivation Agency, Prof. Dadang Sunendar, Head of HB Jassin Literature Documentation Center Abrory Djabbar and young writer, Bernard Batubara. (VOI/AHM)
