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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
MPR provides five reasons for parliamentary forum's creation
Written by Nur Yasmin
Chairman of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Bambang Soesatyo provided five reasons for the creation of the “Forum for World Consultative Assembly” during an international conference in Bandung, West Java, on Tuesday.
"There are five reasons for the creation of the ‘Forum for World Consultative Assembly’ or other name we will agree upon," he said in his opening address at the congress at Merdeka Building in Bandung.
The congress is being held from October 24 to 26 2022
First, people's consultative assemblies, law-making assemblies or the like, and legislative institutions, which have great potential have not specifically been represented in the Parliamentary Union of Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Member States (PUIC) and the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).
Meanwhile, Arab and African countries have a similar forum called the “Association of Senates, Shoora and Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA).”
Hence, after conducting a study and holding consultations and receiving support from many sides, MPR has taken the initiative to set up the forum whose name will be finalized during the international conference.
If the forum is agreed upon at the conference, MPR is ready to host the secretariat of the forum, he said.
He said humanitarian problems that occur in a country have the potential to affect other countries, directly or indirectly.
Moreover, the solidarity among OIC and PUIC member states is so strong that they need several channels to accommodate aspirations, not merely from existing institutions, in accordance with the characteristics of problems and the authority of the institutions, he said.
Second, every issue needs to be approached through the institutional cooperation formula, in accordance with the issues and characteristics or authority of institutions, including parliamentary institutions.
It is impossible for an institution to respond to and deal with all issues because each institution has limited capacity, he said.
The spectrum of humanitarian issues in OIC member states and other countries requires many more institutional elements, including parliaments, to cooperate and make the maximum use of their potential and authority.
That way they can contribute to resolving existing issues and collaborate to take maximum advantage of goodness for mankind, he said.
Third, cooperation among institutions at the international forum or institution must produce a strong institution for the institution's internal interests.
Cooperation within an international organization, which comprises state institutions, will eventually strengthen the institution.
"So, the establishment of the forum we are initiating—'Forum for World Consultative Assembly,’ law-making assembly or the like is part of efforts to become a partner or strengthen the function and role of PUIC," he said.
Fourth, cooperation among institutions within the international forum or institution will hopefully produce strategic recommendations that the institution or partner can follow up on in accordance with the function and duty of the institution in each member country.
Fifth, cooperation among institutions within the international forum or institution will hopefully strengthen the contribution of the long-standing international institution to resolving humanitarian problems in particular and global issues in general. (antaranews)
October
Jokowi receives state visit of Palestinian PM Mohammad IM Shtayyeh
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) received a state visit from Palestinian Prime Minister (PM) Mohammad IM Shtayyeh at the Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java, Monday.
PM Shtayyeh, along with a limited delegation, arrived at the Bogor Palace at around 10:30 local time accompanied by Nusantara troops, cavalry, and the musical corps of the Presidential Security Forces (Paspampres).
After being greeted by President Jokowi, the welcoming procession continued with an official welcoming ceremony with the sounding of the national anthems of the two countries and accompanied by the sound of cannons 19 times. After the cannon blast, the two leaders conducted an inspection of the troops of honor.
Jokowi and Shtayyeh introduced each of the delegates, who attended the ceremony.
The delegation from Indonesia comprised Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, Minister of Trade Zulkifli Hasan, Head of the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM) Penny K. Lukito, and Director General of Asia Pacific and Africa of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Abdul Qadir Jaelani.
Jokowi then urged Shtayyeh to take a group photo and sign the state guest book at the Lotus Room, Bogor Palace.
The series of events continued with the joint planting of Meranti Bunga or Shorea leprosula trees by Jokowi and Shtayyeh in the courtyard next to the Bogor Presidential Palace. After planting trees together, the two leaders of the countries headed to the veranda for a brief conversation before holding a bilateral meeting with their respective delegations.
The two leaders also witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and gave a joint press statement in the Lotus Room. The series of official welcomes ended with a state lunch at the Garuda Room.
Palestine is the only country participating in the 1955 Asian-African Conference ( AAC) that has yet to gain independence due to the Israeli occupation. Bilaterally, Palestine continues to seek recognition from various countries. As of September 14, 2015, some 136 countries from the 193 UN members have recognized Palestine as a state.
The international community continues to push for a peaceful solution between Palestine and Israel based on the principle of a two-state solution, as mandated in various resolutions of the General Assembly and the UN Security Council.
However, various challenges are getting in the way of the peace process between the two, such as the United States' decision on December 6, 2017, to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and followed by the relocation of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem on May 14, 2018.
Indonesia has consistently voiced the rights of the Palestinian people, including encouraging the establishment of a Palestinian state under the principle of a two-state solution, including in the implementation of the 60th Anniversary of Asian African Conference ( AAC) in April 2015.
In the commemoration, the Declaration on Palestine was agreed to underline the support of Asian and African countries for the Palestinian struggle for independence and efforts to create a two-state solution.
Indonesia also provided assistance in the form of training and capacity building for 1,257 Palestinians in the fields of infrastructure, technology, information, tourism, light manufacturing, and agriculture worth US$1.5 million for Palestinians under the framework of the Conference on Cooperation among East Asian Countries for Palestinian Development (CEAPAD) as well as assistance of Rp20 billion for construction of the Indonesian Cardiac Center at the As-Shifa Hospital in Gaza. (Antaranews)
October
Govt to accelerate welfare development in Papua: VP
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Indonesian Government will take steps to accelerate welfare development, reduce poverty, and improve infrastructure in Papua, Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has said.
He made the statement in relation to Presidential Regulation Number 121 of 2022 concerning the establishment of a steering committee for the acceleration of Papua special autonomy development, which was ratified on October 21, 2022. He was appointed as chair of the steering committee.
"We will take steps to accelerate welfare development in Papua, eliminate various obstacles to prosper, reduce poverty there, and, of course, (improve) the needed infrastructure," he said in a press release received on Monday.
In addition, the fulfillment of basic needs, education, and security will continue to be carried out and maintained to prevent obstacles, he added.
He also shared his plan to make a working visit to Papua to push the acceleration of coordination for development in the area.
"Various programs that we call acceleration programs have been designed. Inshallah (if God wills), we will visit Papua soon to coordinate (them)," he said.
Spokesperson for the Vice President Masduki Baidlowi, in a written statement, informed that Amin will strengthen synchronization, harmonization, and coordination for accelerating Papua's development and consolidating the implementation of special autonomy for Papua.
Baidlowi said that with the ratification of the new presidential regulation, Vice President Amin has been appointed as the chair of the steering committee, whose members consist of the Home Affairs Minister, the National Development Planning Minister, and the Finance Minister, as well as one community representative from each province of Papua island.
According to him, through the steering committee, the Vice President will prioritize preparing the foundation for a comprehensive development policy for Papua in 2022–2041.
He noted that the 20-year Papua Development Acceleration Master Plan is an essential guideline for national development.
In addition, for the short term, the Vice President will pay attention to preparing quick win actions in 2023–2024 under the Action Plan for the Acceleration of Development in Papua.
He will also strengthen the consolidation of the implementation of special autonomy in Papua in terms of culture, politics, regional finance, and the expansion of Papua province. (antaranews)
October
Indonesia focusing on green economy to tackle climate crisis: Minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Indonesian Government is focusing on developing a green economy in order to not repeat the mistakes of developed countries, which encouraged economic development with little regard for the environment and caused the climate crisis.
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said on Monday that the government is committed to accelerating the low carbon economy transformation through decarbonization and energy transition.
"Indonesia will focus on avoiding the mistakes of developed countries in their previous growth strategies, which were not based on low carbon (development), thus causing the climate crisis," he observed during a webinar entitled “Global Recession Threats: Green Economy Transition at a Crossroad."
Hence, Indonesia is also actively promoting the concept of common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) to tackle the global climate crisis, he said.
According to data, Indonesia's CO2 emission level stands at 2.3 tons per capita, still far below the global average of 4.5 tons per capita, the coordinating minister noted. The figure is also significantly below the emissions level in developed countries, such as the United States, which is pegged at 14.7 tons per capita.
"It means that there is a need for proportional global emission reduction initiatives where developed countries must bear a much greater responsibility in contributing to mitigating the climate crisis we are facing," he said.
Indonesia announced more ambitious emissions reduction targets in its Enhanced Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) document, which was submitted to the secretariat of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on September 23, 2022.
As per the document, the country has increased its emission reduction targets from 29 percent to 31.89 percent through its own efforts, and from 41 percent to 43.20 percent through international support.
Pandjaitan assured that although the targets have been increased, all attempts and strategies to achieve them would not interfere with Indonesia’s economic development.
"It is very important. Thus, I re-emphasize that whatever we do (to achieve the emission reduction targets), we must not disrupt our future economic growth," he stressed.
There are a number of efforts that are being and will be carried out by Indonesia, namely the electrification of the industry and economic activities, including the use of electric vehicles (EVs) as official government vehicles, he said.
In addition, the government is also focusing on attracting more investment in the green industry and value chain.
The government is also exploring strategies to maximize the economic value of carbon through the development and implementation of the carbon market and carbon tax, which can reduce emissions and optimize the potential of the blue carbon economy.
"A balance between economic growth and the energy transition is required. For example, the development of Kaltara (North Kalimantan province) Industrial Estate will use renewable energy of hydropower as the backbone of the industrial estate’s energy supply," the coordinating minister added. (Antaranews)
October
Australia Supports for the Peace School Initiative
Written by Nur Yasmin
Deputy Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Mr Steve Scott was in Solo on Monday, 24 October 2022 attending the launch of Sekolah Damai. Sekolah Damai is a partnership between the Wahid Foundation and the Australian and Indonesian Governments, working to support capacity-building of teachers and youth engagement on issues of peace, tolerance, inclusion and prevention of violent extremism. This initiative works across 60 high schools in Java including eight high schools in Central Java.
“Australia values its long-standing bilateral partnership with Indonesia, and the work we have done together to prevent violent extremism and to spread messages of tolerance and peace,” said Steve Scott, Deputy Ambassador of Australia to Indonesia.
“The integration of Sekolah Damai as a Central Java Provincial program has proven highly successful, and I am hopeful the program will continue this expansion,“ said Deputy Ambassador Scott.
During the launch, teachers and students of different faiths shared stories about their collaboration to cultivate mutual respect and understanding. The launch was also attended by the Governor of Central Java Ganjar Pranowo, the Mayor of Solo Gibran Rakabuming Raka and Ibu Yenny Wahid of the Wahid Foundation. (VOI)
October
Gov't says to continue structural reforms at APEC meeting
Written by Nur Yasmin
Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara while speaking at the 29th APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, said Indonesia would find new sources of economic growth and continue structural reforms after COVID-19 .
"For Indonesia, it is important to find new sources of growth and continue structural reforms, including infrastructure development," he said in a statement here on Sunday.
Indonesia also implemented three exit strategies, including returning the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) deficit to pre-pandemic levels, obtaining liquidity for the central bank, and restoring prudential supervisory policies after tightening due to COVID-19.
"The three exit strategies need to be coordinated, including support from development partners, and communicated well, and it is necessary to maintain discussions with other countries regarding an adequate exit strategy," he said.
The 29th APEC FMM was chaired by Thai Minister of Finance Arkhom Termpittayapaisith amid increasing economic risks such as geopolitical fragmentation, volatility in energy and food prices, supply chain disruptions, weakening economic growth, tightening financial conditions, and climate change.
At the 2022 APEC Chair, Thailand carries two priority agendas for the financial pathway, namely sustainable financing and the digital economy. Indonesia also expressed its support for Thailand's priority agenda for sustainable financing.
"Indonesia has just updated its National Determined Contribution (NDC) to 31.89 percent with domestic resources and 43.2 percent with international support," said Nazara.
Indonesia, he said, would continue its commitment to reduce net zero emissions by 2060 or earlier, in collaboration with ADB through the establishment of the Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) country platform and a plan to implement new tax regulations that include a carbon tax.
On the sidelines of his working visit in Bangkok, Nazara also held several bilateral meetings with partners, such as the US Deputy Secretary of Treasury, the Minister of Finance of Hong Kong, the State Minister of Finance of Japan, and the Minister of Finance of Thailand, to discuss the latest economic developments and support for the agenda of the 2023 ASEAN Indonesia's chairmanship. (antaranews)
October
37th TEI records transactions of US$2,94 billion
Written by Nur Yasmin
The 37th Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) recorded transactions of US$2,94 billion until the closing of the offline exhibition on Saturday, Trade Minister Zulkifli Hasan stated.
"This is a big figure for us, but we certainly expect far more," he said while closing the 37th TEI here, Sunday.
"This transaction value is expected to further increase since the online TEI proceeds until December 19, 2022," he added.
The offline TEI was participated by 795 entrepreneurs, 3,226 buyers from 187 countries, as well as 27,063 visitors.
The transactions comprised goods and service transactions, daily transaction, business matching, and investment transactions.
According to Hasan, the countries with the biggest investment are the Netherlands with US$100 million for power supply, US$10 million from South Korea for agriculture investment, as well as US$1,5 million from Belgium for furniture.
The biggest offline transaction throughout the 37th TEI came from India with US$871,1 million, Japan US$568,9 million, and the United States US$197,3 million.
Meanwhile, 10 most frequently transacted products and export services comprised palm oil, paper and paper products, agricultural products, coal, processed foods, wood products, chemical products, furniture, electronics and electrical appliances, and spices.
The minister also gave his highest appreciation to the support from Indonesian government, partnering countries government, business actors, exporters, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and ambassadors.
"If we work together closely like this, InsyaAllah (God willing) the goal of becoming developed country by 2045 can be achieved," he remarked.
"We also laud the trade attaches, ITPCs, buyers, exhibitors, including organizers, and SOEs (State-Owned Enterprises)," he added.
He is also optimistic that the US$10 billion transaction target of TEI will be achieved this year. (Antaranews)
October
Health Ministry Ensures Stock of Covid-19 Vaccine is Still Safe
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) of the Republic of Indonesia (RI) ensures that the stock of the Covid-19 vaccine in Indonesia is still available. Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Dante Saksono said the shortage of vaccines that occurred in a number of areas was due to distribution problems.
"So actually the vaccine is not empty, the vaccine is there. It's just that the current distribution has been hampered yesterday," said Dante when met in Jakarta, Saturday (22/10/2022).
Currently, said Dante, the government is trying to speed up the distribution process, as well as increase the existing stock of vaccines. One of them is by increasing the production capacity of the domestically made Covid-19 vaccine.
It is known that the domestically produced Indovac vaccine has received permission to use for doses one and two. As for the booster, continued Dante, it is still waiting for permission from the Food and Drug Supervisory Agency (BPOM).
"We hope that later the spearhead of the booster will be a domestically produced vaccine. So, we have the booster or resilience, or resistance to make this vaccine produced by ourselves, not dependent on other countries," he said. (RRI)
October
Virologist: Omicron XBB Subvariant Transmission Is Very Fast
Written by Nur Yasmin
Virologists stated that the Omicron XBB subvariant spreads the virus much faster. Compared to the previous variants.
“Rapid spread, relatively mild severity. Not too many cases are being treated in hospitals,” said Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Virologist Dr. Sri Murtini, while talking with Pro3 RRI, Sunday (23/10/2022).
According to him, currently the Omicron XBB variant has been detected in 26 countries. Both in Asia, Europe, America, have been suspected of entering.
“Health protocols are still being implemented. Then it's important to get enough rest," she said.
The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) has detected that the Omicron XBB subvariant has been detected in Indonesia. Therefore, the Ministry of Health asks the public to be vigilant and strengthen health protocols, especially wearing masks.
The XBB variant caused a sharp spike in Covid-19 cases in Singapore. Accompanied by an increasing trend of hospitalization. (RRI)
October
Local Covid-19 Vaccine Expected to Lead Booster Vaccines
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Ministry of Health (Kemenkes) hopes that the domestically-made Covid-19 vaccine can soon be used as a booster or booster vaccine. The hope is that vaccines made in Indonesia can spearhead the acceleration of booster implementation in the country.
"We hope that later the spearhead of the booster will be a domestically produced vaccine. So, we have a booster or resilience, or resistance to make this vaccine produced by ourselves, not depending on other countries," said Deputy Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia Dante Saksono in Jakarta , Saturday (10/22/2022).
Indonesia has produced its own vaccine for handling Covid-19, called Indovac. Currently, the vaccine has obtained permission for the use of doses one and two.
The presence of a domestically made vaccine is also expected to make it easier for people to get boosters to increase antibodies.
"With this hope, whatever new variant appears, we can get the optimal booster vaccine. Why? This antibody has an age, of course it will continue to decline. The decrease in these antibodies will cause the risk of getting Covid-19 to increase," he said. (RRI)