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.
Daulat Pane, senior journalist of VOI interviewing President of INAPGOC, Raja Okto in Jakarta, today.
President Joko Widodo Wednesday, September 12, 2018, attended the World Economic Forum On ASEAN, which took place at the National Convention Center in Hanoi, Viet Nam. President called the current condition of the world economy towards ' infinite war ' or ' infinity war '. Take the story of the film ' the Avengers: Infinity War '.
On his second day in Hanoi, President Joko Widodo met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Melia Hotel, Hanoi, Wednesday, September 12, 2018.
During the meeting, the President followed up on what had been agreed during his visit to Colombo in January, mainly in the field of trade. One of them is a joint effort between Indonesia and Sri Lanka to export ready-made garments to the European Union.
"Efforts joint submission to the European Commission regarding the transmission of the apparel will open up access to the EU market. We must continue our intensive approach so that the proposal can be accepted by the European Union," the President said Jokowi.
In addition, the President also hopes that the formation of working groups between the two countries in the field of trade and investment can immediately identify potential and overcome obstacles in trade and investment.
"We must encourage that the initial meeting of the working group can be carried out as soon as possible," said the President.
To PM Ranil, the President also encouraged that a joint feasibility study related to efforts to establish a free trade agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Sri Lanka could begin immediately. During the meeting, President Jokowi also emphasized Indonesia's commitment to support development in Sri Lanka. In the field of connectivity, for example, the President noted Sri Lanka's interest in buying 60 train cars from PT INKA.
"Indonesia also offers a form of" complete package "cooperation, including the purchase of train facilities and infrastructure such as rails, stations, depots and signaling systems," said the President.
Besides the train, the President also said that Indonesia, through PT WIKA was also interested in participating in the steel bridge construction project in Sri Lanka.
During the meeting, President Jokowi also thanked Sri Lanka's support for Indonesia as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council. The President also appreciated the participation of Sri Lanka in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.
President at the meeting, accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto, and Minister of Communication and Information Rudiantara. (biro pers)
Located in Văn Phòng Chủ Tịch Nước or Vietnam Presidential Palace, President Joko Widodo and First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo received warm welcome from the Vietnamese President Trần Đại Quang along with the First Lady of Vietnam Nguyen Thi Hien.
Arriving at the location at 4:30 p.m., the President and Mrs. Iriana were welcomed by children who raised the flags of the two countries, similar to what was done in Jakarta.
The series of state ceremonies continued with the examination of honorary ranks after the national anthem had been announced by the two countries. President Jokowi and President Trần Đại Quang then introduced their delegates to each other. Afterwards, President Joko Widodo and the First Lady were treated to a military parade before proceeding to the tête-à-tête meeting and bilateral meetings of the two countries' delegations.
During this visit, President Joko Widodo brought a delegation consisting of Coordinating Minister for Politics, Law and Security Wiranto, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto, Head of BKPM Thomas Trikasih Lembong, Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung, and Indonesian Ambassador for Vietnam Ibnu Hadi. (biro pers)
President Joko Widodo accompanied by First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo arrived in Seoul, South Korea, Sunday 9 September 2018, at 21.20 local time or 19.20 WIB for a state visit.
The Indonesian Presidential aircraft which brought the Head of State and his entourage arrived at Seongnam Military Base, Seoul, South Korea, after taking a flight for almost 7 hours from Halim Perdanakusuma Jakarta Air Force Base, Jakarta.
Upon arrival at the Seongnam Military Air Base, the President and Mrs. Iriana were greeted directly by the Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea Umar Hadi and South Korea's State Protocol Head at the door of the aircraft.
The two were then invited down from the flight stairs and welcomed by South Korean Maritime and Fisheries Minister Kim Young Choon.
Furthermore, the President and Mrs. Iriana and their entourage immediately left the Seongnam Military Air Base to the hotel where they spent the night while in Seoul, South Korea.
At the hotel, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi welcomed the President and Mrs. Iriana. It also appeared that two Indonesian children dressed in traditional custom welcomed the arrival of President Jokowi and Ibu Iriana while giving flowers as a welcome greeting. ( biro pers media
From 10 countries in ASEAN, only Timor Leste who cannot grab any medals from the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang. Indonesia led the collection with 98 medals ( 31 Golds ), Thailand with 73 medals ( 11 Golds ), Malaysia with 76 medals ( 7 Golds ), Vietnam, Singapore and Philippines, they have each 4 Gold medals but different on Silver and Bronze. Cambodia with 2 Golds. Laos with 2 Silvers and 3 Bronzes and the last is Myanmar, with 2 Bronzes. ( source: ASEAN)
Indonesia, after the 18th Asian Games, will hold Asian Para Games in Jakarta from 6 - 13 Octobre.
Top Five of Asian Games 2018. China dominates AG 2018 with 132 Gold medals ( total of 289 medals ), Japan with 75 Golds ( total of 205 medals ), Korea Republik with 49 Gold medals ( 177 medals ), and Indonesia is number 4 with 31 Gold medals ( total of 98 medals ). Uzbekistan with 21 Gold medals ( total of 70 medals) source: Inasgoc.
A number of teams like to compete quickly in the final canoe sprint of 2 500-meter princesses, 2018 Asian Games at Jakabaring Lake, Palembang, South Sumatra, Thursday (8/30). Indonesia got Silver medal on this race.
A touching moment occurred when President Jokowi and Prabowo were united by Indonesian martial arts athlete Hanifan Yudani Kusumah, who defeated Thai Linh Nguyen (Vietnam) in class C (55-60 kg). Hanifan succeeded in contributing the 29th gold for Indonesia.
Shortly after celebrating, Hanifan went straight to where President Jokowi and Prabowo were.
After shaking hands and receiving congratulations, Hanifan immediately united Jokowi and Prabowo by embracing both of them. The three of them embraced. ( kps - 29 August )