While receiving Indonesian Parliament’s several members in Port Moresby last week, Papua New Guinean (PNG) Foreign Minister Soroi Marrepo minced no words in declaring that PNG consistently recognizes Indonesia's sovereignty over Papua and West Papua.
"The PNG foreign minister has obviously conveyed his government's political stance," Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I overseeing Defense and Foreign Affairs Setya Widya Yudha noted in a press statement here on Monday.
At a meeting with the House's Commission I delegation members at the foreign ministry office in Port Moresby last week, Marrepo firmly echoed his view of the PNG Government consistently supporting Indonesia's sovereignty over the two provinces, he remarked.
Indonesia's delegation constituted Evita Nursanyanti, representing the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) Faction, and Sukamta from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Faction, as well as Indonesian Ambassador to PNG Andriana Supandi.
At the meeting, Foreign Minister Marrepo was accompanied by his ministry's secretary, Barbara Agirigolo Age.
He was quoted by Yudha as saying that a recent rally staged by a group of people in Port Moresby to call for a referendum for the people of the provinces of Papua and West Papua did not represent the PNG government's official political stance.
However, Indonesia is expected to find a wise and peaceful way out to placate the recent violent protests that native Papuans in the two provinces staged over the alleged racist slurs against the Papuan students in Surabaya, East Java, on August 16, 2019.
According to ANTARA, the PNG government's recognition of Indonesia's sovereignty over Papua and West Papua is also shared by Australia as outlined in the Lombok Treaty of 2006.
The talks between Foreign Minister Marrepo and the Indonesian delegation members did not solely focus on Papua issues but also on ways to continue to strengthen bilateral multisectoral cooperation between Indonesia and PNG.
"Cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy and culture must continuously be strengthened by, for instance, opening a direct flight connecting cities in the two countries. Inter-parliamentary cooperation is also needed," he stated.
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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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September
Presidential Plane Lands Smoothly at haze-shrouded Riau Airport
Written by Wenny Zulianti Published in Program Highlight
The presidential aircraft carrying President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) landed smoothly at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport in Pekanbaru at 6.30 p.m. Monday as thick smoke enveloped the Riau provincial capital in the past few days.
The President paid an impromptu visit to Riau to observe the smog and monitor the handling of forest and land fires in the province.
Air pollution in Pekanbaru surged up to 300 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3) between September 9 and 13, exceeding the daily PM10 threshold of 150 µg/m3, Head of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Dwikorita Karnawati said in Jakarta Saturday, September 14.
BMKG measures air quality using particulate matter (PM10), meaning that if the particle in the air is less than 10 micrograms it is hazardous for humans when it is inhaled.
The other city whose air quality exceeded the threshold level on September 12 and 13 is Jambi. (INE)
September
Hundreds of Muslims in Gaza perform prayers for late BJ Habibie
Written by Wenny Zulianti Published in Program Highlight
Several hundred Muslims in Gaza, Palestine, performed prayers for late BJ Habibie, Indonesia's third president, at the Great Mosque of Umar, Jabalia City, North Gaza.
"The prayer is aimed to respect and honor Habibie. Hundreds of Muslim in Gaza also raised their hands to pray for him. Hopefully his soul get the best place in the sight of Allah SWT," Indonesian volunteer who settled in the Gaza Strip, Abdillah Onim, said when contacting ANTARA in Jakarta on Sunday.
The prayer was led by a senior Palestinian cleric Sheikh Mahmud Dardona.
On the occasion, Sheikh Mahmud Dardona on behalf of the Palestinian Muslims expressed deep condolences to the family of Habibie, Indonesian government and all Indonesian people over the death of this internationally-recognised scientist and technocrat.
In addition to performing a prayer, the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip also participated in the national mourning day to pay their last respect to Habibie by hoisting the Red and White flag at half mast.
The raising of the Red and White flag at half mast has been centered at the Palestinian international dock in Gaza City since Thursday 12 September 2019, Abdillah Onim said.
The 83-year-old former president passed away at 6.05 p.m. Wednesday (Sept 11) at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital (RSPAD) where he was being treated by the best doctors, including those from the Presidential Doctors Team, since September 1. The former president was buried at the heroes' cemetery with full military honors on Thursday (Sept 12).
Along the way from the mourning house in Patra Kuningan to the National Heroes' Cemetery in Kalibata, South Jakarta, numerous people stood on the road shoulders to pay their last respects to Habibie.
September
BJ Habibie Passes Away, President Joko Widodo Conveys Condolences
Written by Ani Hasanah Published in Program Highlight
The 3rd President of the Republic of Indonesia, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, popularly known as BJ. Habibie passed away at the Gatot Soebroto Army Central Hospital, Jakarta, Wednesday afternoon (11/9). President Joko Widodo said the government and all the people of Indonesia are in deep condolences for the passing of BJ. Habibie. The president arrived at Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital five minutes after BJ Habibie passed away. He also prayed for the families left behind to be endowed with patience and patience. Habibie could continue in his lifetime.
“Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilaihi rooj’iuun. May I on behalf of all the people of Indonesia and the government convey our deep sorrow, condolences, for the death of Prof. B.J. Habibie, at 18.05 West Indonesia time at the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital. Hopefully the family left behind is given patience, and can continue what is aspired by Prof. B.J. Habibie during his lifetime,” said Joko Widodo.
Furthermore President Joko Widodo recalls B.J. Habibie as a statesman that should become a role model in the daily life of the nation. Joko Widodo frequently discusses various national problems with B.J. Habibie. For him, other than being the 3rd President of Indonesia, B.J. Habibie is also a scientist and the father of Indonesian technology.
Meanwhile, in a separate place, Minister of State Secretary Pratikno conveyed, the Government asked the people of Indonesia to hoist the Red and White flag at half-mast as a statement of Indonesian grief over the death of BJ Habibie. The appeal was conveyed not only to the public, but also to all government offices and state institutions, both at home and abroad.
“We invite the public to hoist the Red and White flag at half-mast until September 14, 2019. So we will set a three-day national mourning until September 14,” said Pratikno.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, born in Parepare, South Sulawesi, June 25, 1936, died after undergoing intensive care since September 1, 2019. (VOI/NDY/AHM)
September
The 3rd President of Indonesia, BJ Habibie, Passes Away
Written by Ani Hasanah Published in Program Highlight
Indonesia's third president, Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie, passed away. Habibie, who was born in Parepare, South Sulawesi, on June 25, 1936, died of a disease he suffered.
Information about Habibie's death was conveyed by Habibie's son, Thareq Kemal Habibie.
"I must convey this, that my father, the 3rd President of the Republic of Indonesia, BJ Habibie, died at 18.05," Thareq said.
Habibie has been undergoing intensive care at the hospital since September 1, 2019.
"His heart has stopped moving, as I said. Because of age and a lot of activity," said Thareq.
Habibie will be buried in the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery, South Jakarta, next to the grave of his wife, Hasri Ainun Besari or Ainun Habibie.
Minister of State Secretary Pratikno said the state has been preparing a funeral to be held on Thursday (12/09).
"A funeral has been prepared next to her wife, Ainun Habibie, in slot 120-121," said Praktikno at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta. (KOMPAS/CNN)
September
President Joko Widodo Approves the Proposal for the Construction of the Presidential Palace in Jayapura
Written by Ani Hasanah Published in Program Highlight
President Joko Widodo received a number of prominent figures from Papua and West Papua on Tuesday afternoon at the Jakarta State Palace. During the meeting, the figures led by Jayapura City Regional House of Representatives Chairman Abisai Rollo submitted a number of requests to the President. One of the requests mentioned by Abisai Rollo to the President was a request that the President build the Presidential Palace in Papua. Abisai Rollo said that the Papuan people were ready to give up 10 hectares of land to the President to be used as the Presidential Palace. Regarding this matter, President Joko Widodo briefly whispered to the Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security, Wiranto who also attended the meeting. After whispering Wiranto, President Joko Widodo also agreed to a request to build the Presidential Palace in Jayapura.
“Regarding the presidential palace. The most difficult one is providing the land. The land has been provided, right? 10 hectares for free? Ten hectares, right? Already available? Ooh it belongs to Abisai Rollo. Today de facto the land has been submitted. I whisper first with the ministers so that I would not take a wrong decision. I'll talk later, we don’t have the money now. So the palace will start to build next year,” said Joko Widodo.
In addition to requesting to build the Presidential Palace in Jayapura, there were a number of other requests proposed by leaders of Papua and West Papua when meeting with the President at the State Palace. The request is the division of the 5 (five) indigenous territories in Papua and West Papua, the establishment of the National Land Affairs Agency for Papua, the placement of echelon 1 and 2 officials in the ministries and institutions as well as the development of the Nusantara Dormitory throughout the region including security guarantees for Papuan students. In addition, the leaders of Papua and West Papua also requested the Revision of the Special Autonomy Law, the issuance of a Presidential Instruction (Inpres) for the honorary appointment of the Papuan Civil Apparatus and the acceleration of the construction of the East Palapa Ring Satellite. (VOI/ANDY/AHM)
September
RRI to Release Disaster Response Program Called 'Kentongan'
Written by Ani Hasanah Published in Program Highlight
Welcoming the 74th Anniversary of Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) on September 11, 2019, RRI Public Service Broadcasting will release the 'Kentongan' Disaster Response Program nationally. This was announced by the President Director of LPP RRI, Mohammad Rohanudin in his remarks at a workshop entitled 'RRI Disaster Response Radio' at Jusuf Ronodipuro RRI Auditorium, Jakarta, Saturday (7/9). Rohanudin said, as a broadcasting institution that represented the presence of the state, RRI was demanded to have its own form of journalism. RRI takes the initiative to become the only Disaster Response radio nationally through the 'Kentongan' Program because it has 100 radio stations throughout Indonesia. Of the 100 stations, 37 of them are on the border areas, so there will be the country’s presence among the people. (kbrn)
September
Pakistani Ambassador: The Role of Radio Will Increase
Written by Ani Hasanah Published in Program Highlight
The role of the radio will increase, especially if there is already digitalized. Apart from being a means of disseminating information, education and entertainment, radio also functions to unite people from various parts of the world. It was conveyed by Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia, Abdul Salik Khan, at the Diplomatic Forum talk show themed The Future of Radio held by Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta Wednesday (04/09.2019) The theme was taken in conjunction with the 74th Anniversary of Radio Republik Indonesia. According to Abdul Salik Khan it is possible that radio will change its form and function, but the role of radio will be increasingly important.
“So radio's importance in future is not going to undermine. It is going to increase, of course, it will take different, I would say, it will change its shape, it will change its utility in a different way. But the way radio is bringing the cultures closer, the way the radio is bringing the country's information As the Ambassador of the Seychelles said, that tourism is one of the most important areas in the Seychelles So what is the role of radio there? Similarly Pakistan is also a country which is a friendly country to Indonesia and through RRI millions of people in Indonesia and Pakistan are linked together,” said Ambassador Salik Khan.
Furthermore Ambassador Abdul Salik Khan appreciated the Voice of Indonesia which had organized the Diplomatic Forum talk show on the radio because it hasconnected Indonesia with listeners around the world. (Voi / ahm /)
September
Seychelles Ambassador Believes Radio Exists in the Digital Age
Written by Ani Hasanah Published in Program Highlight
Despite the digital era, the radio will still exist because radio is the core of communication in the world. It was stated by the Seychelles Ambassador to Indonesia, Nico Barito, at the Diplomatic Forum talk show themed "The Future of Radio" organized by Voice of Indonesia in Jakarta Wednesday (04/09/2019). According to him, there is a trend of back to nature, therefore even in the digital era, the radio will still be listened to.
‘So what I'm trying to say, I mean when many people are thinking like maybe radio is fading out, maybe this all-new digital era things is coming up, that one day radio and newspaper is not there in the market. I don't believe in that ideology, because there is always a trend of coming back to nature. You see today, our consumption is coming back to organic food today. We are talking about come back to Nature, save the paper Save the Planet. So I mean radio is the core value of the first communication in the world. This is one of the tools of communication. Every country is proud of its radio. Indonesia is proud of the radio because your moto say Sekali di Udara tetap Di Udara. Yeah, so you are always there, you know, so I don't think there's any worry about that. It's only about how creative we do and how we interact,” said Nico Barito.
Ambassador Barito added what has to be done is how to attract young listeners to keep listening to the radio by providing programs close to their lives. In addition, according to him, radio can also be used to promote tourism.
In addition to Ambassador of Seychelles, the Diplomatic Forum's talk show also featured Hendrasmo, Expert Staff Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communication and Information; Abdul Salik Khan Pakistani Ambassador to Indonesia; Muhamad Reza, Commissioner of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI); Agus Sunarto, Director of VOA Indonesia and Agung Susatyo, Head of Voice of Indonesia. (VOI / AHM)
September
President Orders Breakthrough to Accelerate Industry 4.0 Roadmap
Written by Ani Hasanah Published in Program Highlight
President Joko Widodo at a limited Cabinet meeting Tuesday ordered a breakthrough to encourage the acceleration of the industry 4.0 roadmap.
"During this limited meeting, I want to hear the implementation report on the industry 4.0 roadmap. Our steps to face rapid, particularly the fourth industrial revolution, also known as Industry 4.0 should be measurable and clear. We should dare to make various leaps and breakthroughs," President Widodo said at the President's Office in Jakarta, Tuesday.
The limited meeting was attended by Minister of Research and Higher Education M Natsir, Minister of Education and Culture Muhadjir Effendy, Minister of State-Owned Enterprises Rini Soemarno, Minister of Communication and Informatics Rudiantara, Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution, Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto, Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukito, and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BPKM) Thomas Lembong.
"I want to remind you again that the industry 4.0 roadmap was launched in April 2018," the President remarked.
Several breakthroughs are necessary, such as improving regulations, improving the quality of human resources, building a good ecosystem of innovation, increasing incentives for investment in technology, and redesigning industrial zones to improve the flow of material.
"The steps of change should be realized in five priority sectors, namely food and beverages, automotive, textile, electronics, and chemicals," the President said.
If the government concentrates on improving the structure of the national industry, it can be even stronger.
"Then we can increase gross domestic product (GDP) significantly, especially exports and investment," he said.
The implementation of the industry roadmap is expected to create more than 10 million jobs.
The launch of Making Indonesia 4.0 as a roadmap for integrating strategies to enter the industrial 4.0 era was held at the Indonesia Industrial Summit 2018 on April 4, 2018.
Making Indonesia 4.0 provides a clear direction for the movement of the national industry with a focus on developing five manufacturing sectors that will be piloted and undertake 10 national initiatives to strengthen Indonesia's industrial structure.
The successful implementation of Making Indonesia 4.0 can then drive the growth of real GDP by one to two percent per year so that per year it will rise from the "baseline" from five to between six and seven percent between 2018 and 2030. The manufacturing industry’s share from this achievement should be between 21 and 26 percent of the GDP in 2030.
In addition to increasing productivity, Making Indonesia 4.0 promises to create 7 to 19 million jobs, both in the manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors by 2030 as a result of greater export demand.
The five main technologies that support the implementation of Industry 4.0, are the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Machine Interface, robotics and sensor technology, and 3D Printing technology.
For the initial implementation of Industry 4.0, Indonesia will need to focus on five manufacturing sectors, such as the food and beverage industry, the textile and clothing industry, the automotive industry, the chemical industry, and the electronics industry.
Besides, Making Indonesia 4.0 includes 10 cross-sectoral national initiatives to accelerate the development of the domestic manufacturing industry. These are improving the flow of goods and materials, building a comprehensive and cross-industrial zone road map, accommodating sustainability standards, empowering small and medium industries, and building national digital infrastructure.
Thereafter, one must attract foreign investment, improve the quality of human resources, develop the innovation ecosystems, incentivize technological investment, and harmonize rules and policies. (ANTARA)
