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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
International tourist visits to Lake Kelimutu see significant rise
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Kelimutu National Park Office, Ende district, East Nusa Tenggara, has reported that the number of international tourist visits to Lake Kelimutu increased significantly from 872 in July 2022 to 1,243 in August.
"There has been a significant increase in foreign tourist visits to Kelimutu National Park due to several factors, such as the opening of flight routes from overseas to Indonesia and the holiday season in Europe," Head of the office Hendrikus Rani Siga informed when contacted from here on Tuesday.
According to Siga, in addition to the two factors, the increase in tourist visits was strongly influenced by the improving COVID-19 conditions in Indonesia, which made tourists feel more confident about traveling.
Intensive promotions during the COVID-19 pandemic helped attract lots of tourists to the tri-colored lake, too, he said.
While the number of foreign tourists has continued to increase since February, the number of domestic tourists has fallen to reach 5,258 in August, according to data for 2022 from the Kelimutu National Park.
In July, the number of domestic tourists was recorded at 8,850. Siga said the increase was caused by the opening of inter-island flight routes.
Based on the existing data, the total visits by foreign and domestic tourists in August reached 6,501, down from 9,722 in July.
Meanwhile, head of the Ende District Tourism Office, Martinus Satban, said that various efforts have been made to promote Lake Kelimutu on Flores Island.
The Ende district government has been striving to increase and improve the number and quality of tourism activities and develop tourist attractions and villages.
In addition, the local administration has also made efforts to improve the quality of tourism human resources through the provision of training and mentoring on tourism village management. (Antaranews)
September
Indonesia hosts the G20 Labor and Employment Ministers' Meeting (G20 LEMM) in Bali on September 13 and 14, 2022, which has been themed “Improving Employment Conditions to Recover Together.”
Indonesian Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah said that the government has made preparations for the smooth running of the G20 LEMM.
"As the host, we are ready to hold the G20 LEMM agenda, both substantially and technically. We are optimistic that the event will run well to contribute great benefits to the world of work,” she remarked, according to a press release issued by the ministry's public relations bureau on Tuesday.
The meeting's participants include 20 manpower ministers from G20 members, four manpower ministers from G20 permanent observer countries, seven leaders of international organizations, as well as five G20 engagement chairmen.
The meeting’s openingisfollowed by the release of a joint statement by nine countries. It will close with a gala dinner.
On September 14, the event will begin with a welcoming speech by the Indonesian Vice President KH Ma'ruf Amin and remarks by Minister Fauziyah.
The meeting comprises five forums: Session discusses global labor market updates and reports from international organizations, while Session 2 involves experience-sharing by social organizations and G20 groups and the renewal of their commitment to responding to global issues for recovering stronger together.
Sessions 3 and 4 cover ministerial statements on EWG (Employment Working Group) declarations and priorities, and Session 5 the adoption of ministerial declarations and annexes.
The G20 LEMM is an annual international forum held since 1999, which brings together the manpower ministers of G20 countries. (Antaranews)
September
Jokowi seeks local governments' prompt intervention in high inflation
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) called on regional governments to immediately conduct interventions against high inflation in their regions.
"(Please), conduct interventions in districts and cities with the highest inflation," the head of state noted at a meeting on inflation control with all regional heads, held in hybrid format at the State Palace here on Monday.
The 10 districts and cities with the highest inflation rates are Luwuk at 7.8 percent; Jambi, 7.8 percent; Kotabaru, 7.5 percent; Sampit, 7.5 percent; Tanjung Selor, 7.4 percent; Jayapura, 7.4 percent; Sintang, 7.4 percent; Bungo, 7.2 percent; Padang, 7.1 percent; and Sibolga, 6.9 percent.
"Five out of the 10 provinces, be careful. Please observe them thoroughly. These five provinces are in Sumatra," Jokowi added.
Meanwhile, the provinces with the highest inflation are Jambi, at 7.7 percent; West Sumatra, 7.1 percent; Central Kalimantan, 6.9 percent; Maluku, 6.7 percent; Papua, 6.5 percent; Bali, 6.4 percent; Central Sulawesi, 6.2 percent; West Nusa Tenggara, 5.9 percent; Riau, 5.9 percent; and South Kalimantan, 5.8 percent.
"Once again, be cautious. If it is not intervened, then there will be an increase in poverty," the head of state noted, adding that the inflation rate is influenced by the increase in food prices.
"We should know the consequences of inflation, especially those related to food prices. The contribution of food prices to poverty is 74 percent. Once food prices rise, it means that poverty (rate) in a region will also increase," he explained.
To this end, the head of state requested all regional heads in provinces, districts, and cities throughout the country to be aware of their food supply chains.
Furthermore, Jokowi has instructed that two percent of the General Transfer Fund (DTU) comprising the General Allocation Fund (DAU) and the Revenue Sharing Fund (DBH) be used to overcome inflation.
He also called to continue to increase the realization of the regional budget (APBD) since it still reached 47 percent as of September 2022. (Antaranews)
September
G20 delegates plant seeds of cultural heritage trees
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology invited delegates of G20 Senior Officials Meeting and Culture Ministers' Meeting to plant the seeds of cultural heritage trees in Pelataran Kenari, Borobudur Temple Complex.
The planting of tree seeds is a concrete action to strengthen the concept of sustainable living, recover together and recover stronger, as well as to demonstrate the role of culture in achieving global sustainability, the ministry noted in its statement on Tuesday.
The activity was attended by Minister of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, Nadiem Anwar Makarim.
"Culture is essential in life. The tree planting at Borobudur Temple also illustrates the unification of life and culture. Hence, tree planting is a concrete manifestation for Indonesia and other G20 countries to preserve our Earth," Minister Makarim remarked.
The Director General of Culture of the Ministry, also acting as G20 Culture Ministerial Meeting Coordinator, Hilmar Farid, said that such an activity aims to symbolically enhance the beauty and strengthen the theme of G20 Culture to support global sustainable living.
"This activity can inspire the G20 delegates to restore the world, one step at a time," Farid remarked.
For the planting, the ministry prepared five types of tree seeds inspired by the reliefs of Lalitavistara and Avadhana Borobudur Temple: Nagasari tree seeds (Mesua ferrea L.) symbolizing the palace and forest, Pulai tree seeds (Alstonia scholaris L.R.Br) meaning a tree with thick and sacred leaves, Tanjung tree seeds (Mimusops elengi L.) that is a sacred plant associated with the Buddha, Tamarind tree seeds (Tamarindus indica L), and Walnut tree seeds (Canarium indicum L).
The G20 delegates involved in tree planting showed enthusiasm while planting tree seeds using the provided shovels, followed by watering the plants using a scoop made from coconut husks.
"This activity symbolizes that we are united together to preserve our earth through cultural means for a better future. As leaders of the G20 Culture Ministers' Meeting, we hope this activity would strengthen the essence of restoring and preserving our earth, now and in the future," Farid concluded. (AntaranewS)
September
G20: RI mobilizes commitment for recovery of arts, culture sectors
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of Indonesia mobilized commitment for recovering the global arts and culture sectors through the G20 Culture Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Magelang, Central Java, on Monday.
Indonesia, together with G20 member states, special invitees, and international organizations convened the third SoM in Borobudur, Magelang.
The ministry succeeded in mobilizing G20 countries’ commitment for recovering the global art and culture sectors, as outlined in the chair’s summary, which will be presented at the G20 Culture Ministers’ Meeting (CMM) on Tuesday (September 13, 2022).
Director General of Culture at the ministry and the G20 culture ministerial meeting coordinator, Hilmar Farid, lauded all the inputs, contributions, and collaboration of the delegates during the last meeting.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank all member countries, special invitees, and international organizations for your attendance and contribution since the first, second, and finally the third Senior Officials Meeting today," Farid said.
"I am grateful for our commitment to maintaining the spirit of solidarity in order to achieve the purpose of this year’s Presidency, that is, to recover together and recover stronger, particularly in the cultural sector," he added.
During the meeting, the Indonesian Ministry succeeded in mobilizing commitment for implementing sustainable living practices as well as exploring the Global Arts and Culture Recovery Fund (GACRF) initiative as a form of support for cultural actors affected by the pandemic.
"G20 member countries will voluntarily explore this funding platform in the hope that it would provide the necessary support to recover the cultural economy sector that has been severely impacted by the pandemic," Hilmar stated.
G20 countries, special invitees, and international organizations also expressed their appreciation and support for the leadership shown during the Indonesian G20 Presidency.
For instance, the German delegate—Head of Division, International Cooperation on Cultural Affairs, Office of the Minister of State for Culture and the Media—Christian Groni praised Indonesia for incorporating the culture sector into this year's G20 presidency.
"I would like to thank the chair once again for taking up the initiative started by Saudi Arabia and Italy to develop a trend of culture at the G20," Christian said.
French delegate—Counselor for Cooperation and Cultural Action at the Embassy of France in Jakarta—Stéphane Dovert also expressed his appreciation for the Indonesian G20 Presidency.
"Recover together, recover stronger is a clear and strong ambition. In the context of post-COVID-19, recovery is a challenge to our society. France calls for coordinated action so that culture can play a major role in achieving a more sustainable world, which means a more respectful world with diversity, equality, and access to culture and creative industries for everyone," Dovert remarked.
Meanwhile, Director, Cultural Heritage Center, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, US Department of State, Eric Catalfamo, invited the community to protect, preserve, and safeguard heritage.
"Our presence here, in Borobudur, reminds us of the power of heritage to bring people together and to inspire us to bring a new collective commitment to safeguard heritage for future generations," he said.
Furthermore, the Indonesian Ministry also committed to raising the aspirations of the public, including cultural practitioners and academics from various sectors, on addressing challenges and strengthening efforts to adapt to sustainable living culture.
Farid expressed the hope that there would be a policy that focuses on promoting the realization of sustainable development for culture, social life, and environment.
"We believe that culture-based policies are the key to creating sustainable development, with tangible benefits not only in the economic field, but also socially and environmentally. With our cooperation, the global arts and culture sector can recover more quickly, and thus, resume its major role in advancing the agenda of sustainable development," he added. (antaranews)
September
Indonesia readying legal foundation for blue economy implementation
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Indonesian Government is preparing a legal foundation for implementing the blue economy strategy, which pays attention to ecology and maritime ecosystems to realize healthy, safe, resilient, and productive oceans.
"The legal foundation is being prepared, hopefully, it can be completed soon," Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said after a briefing on the implementation of blue economy strategy in the fisheries sector, in Semarang, Central Java, on Sunday.
Once there is a legal foundation, Trenggono said, the blue economy strategy will be piloted in several regions first before it can be implemented thoroughly.
"It will not be applied massively but with a trial first. If it is good, it will be implemented (widely). So, the sustainability of the marine ecosystem will run well, and fishers will benefit (from it)," he said.
Trenggono emphasized that the application of the blue economy strategy is a form of the government's support for traditional local fishers.
"We (the government) want to side with them, one of which is by reviving economic growth, so that fishers can develop," the minister explained.
Five points of the blue economy strategy include expanding conservation areas, with a target of 30 percent of the total area of the Indonesian waters.
Secondly, quota-based fish catching and establishing conservation zones in six fishing zones.
The third is the Love Ocean Month "Bulan Cinta Laut" program, where the role of fishers in marine waste management is accentuated. Fourth, the arrangement of marine space for the protection of coastal and marine ecosystems, and fifth, the utilization of the marine resources balance to measure the sustainability of marine resources.
Moreover, there are cultivation policies that aim to reduce the number of catches, so that certain fish populations can be maintained. (Antaranews)
September
G20: Indonesia targets manpower ministers' declaration to be agreed
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Manpower Ministry will hold the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting on September 12-14, 2022, in Bali, targeting to result in an agreed ministers' declaration, Manpower Minister Ida Fauziyah informed here on Sunday.
"Our main target is for G20 countries to agree on the G20 Labour and Employment Ministers' declaration which had been discussed at the Employment Working Group (EWG) forum," the minister said.
The G20 Labour and Employment Ministers Meeting (LEMM), under the G20 Indonesia's Sherpa Track, is the ministerial-level meeting to follow up on the discussion results of the EWG meetings that have been held five times.
Some issues talked about at the meeting were sustainable job creation, work safety and health, and an inclusive labor market.
The meeting series on September 12-14 consist of the 6th G20 Employment Working Group meeting, the 2022 G20 OSHNet (Occupational Safety and Health Network) Annual Meeting, and the LEMM itself.
Earlier, the Manpower Ministry had held the 1st International Conference on Manpower and Sustainable Development (IMSIDE) on September 8-9, 2022 in Bali.
"These series of meetings will be attended on-site by the G20 labor ministers, invited countries, international organizations, and several engagement groups," Fauziyah said.
She also ensured that the ministry has carried out careful preparations to make the meeting series a success.
"We would like to express our greatest gratitude to all parties, including the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), B20 (Business 20), L20 (Labour 20), and the Bali Provincial Government, for their support for the success of this activity," she stated.
Indonesia's G20 Presidency in the sector of labor and employment carries the theme of "Improving the Employment Condition to Recover Together", which is made into four priority issues discussed in the previous EWG meetings. (Antaranews)
September
Environment ministry invites Belitung residents to conserve mangroves
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Environment and Forestry Ministry has invited residents of Belitung District, Bangka Belitung Islands Province, to preserve mangroves as it has significant role for climate change mitigation.
"I hope that mangrove trees can be protected so that they will grow and develop well," the Director of Environmental Partnerships at the ministry's Directorate General of Social Forestry and Environmental Partnerships, Jo Kumala Dewi, said in Tanjung Pandan, Belitung, on Sunday.
Dewi was in Belitung to participate in a program to plant 10 thousand trees in the Seberang Bersatu Communal Forest, Juru Seberang Village, Belitung.
Mangrove trees are essential in anticipating the impacts of climate change, she noted.
"The impacts of climate change have become very apparent in Indonesia and has occurred in a number of regions such as floods in California, the U.S, and forest fires in Australia," she said.
Therefore, Dewi called on the community to put efforts together in climate change mitigation.
"One of (the efforts) is by preserving mangroves in coastal areas. I believe those present here are those whose souls are one with nature," she commented.
Furthermore, she said that mitigation efforts against the impacts of climate change must continue to be carried out jointly.
"We will inherit this one earth to our children and grandchildren. Let's make a recovery together and we will enjoy the results together," Dewi said.
The existence of a good mangrove ecosystem can also increase the resilience of coastal communities against climate change.
In September 2021, during a working visit to Cilacap District, Central Java, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) explained that mangrove trees are expected to reduce wave energy, protect beaches from abrasion, inhibit water intrusion, and improve the coastal environment. (Antaranews)
September
Minister, Chinese Ambassador discuss communication cooperation
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesian Minister of Communication and Information Johnny G. Plate met with the Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia, Lu Kang, on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation in the information and communication sector.
During the meeting, the ambassador assured of his support for Indonesia's digital transformation, Plate informed here on Thursday.
He also said that he will strive to ensure that the efforts of Chinese companies seeking to invest in or carry out ICT infrastructure work in Indonesia meet with success, he added.
The discussion with the ambassador covered a broad range of subjects, starting from upstream infrastructure technology to the utilization of digital space in the form of informatics applications, the minister informed.
"I expect that this cooperation continues to grow and develop to support 4G network and to develop 5G technology in Indonesia," he said.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Lu said that the discussion with the minister was warm and substantive. One of the aspects highlighted by Lu was the development of digital infrastructure from upstream to downstream to encourage economic recovery.
Industry and economy have become important areas for recovery. Moreover, the people can see that digital transformation and digital economy are among the priorities under the instruction of President Joko Widodo, the ambassador noted.
Minister Plate also offered many suggestions on how the development of digital infrastructure can be continued and made tangible. The minister also underlined the importance of transformation from upstream to downstream, he said.
During the meeting, Plate said that the management of personal data and institutions related to it will be stipulated in the Personal Data Protection Law.
In addition to institutional management, the data protection law will outline obligations and penalties for those who violate the law. (Antaranews)
September
Indonesia, Japan to improve collaboration in manufacturing sector
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia and Japan will seek to improve cooperation in the manufacturing sector through strategic measures and the realization of commitments made at bilateral and regional forums.
In the near future, one of the agendas that the two countries will focus on is the completion of the protocol for amendments to the Indonesia-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (IJ-EPA), which would be announced by their heads of state at the G20 Summit in November 2022 in Bali.
“We will open broader access and offer more substantive ones in relation to trade in goods negotiations related to manufactured products. We hope that this will be mutually beneficial for both parties," Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said in a statement issued in Jakarta on Thursday.
There are several issues that are still being negotiated for the IJ-EPA collaboration, including trade of goods, services, economic cooperation, the movement of natural persons, and the rule of origin.
They further comprise issues pertaining to industry, the implementation of the new MIDEC program, and improved offers for steel products.
The Industry Ministry said it is expecting support from the Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) for the agenda of the Indonesian G20 Presidencyto include the topic of industrial sustainability in G20 discussions.
The Indonesian government proposed this inclusion during the 2022 Trade, Investment, and Industry Working Group (TIIWG), and said it expected that the discussions on industry issues would be carried out consistently during the next Presidency.
In the Zero Draft Ministerial Statement on Trade, Investment, and Industry, which was distributed to G20 members, Indonesia proposed an alternative to the Industry Working Group as a forum for discussing industrial issues during the next Presidency.
During a meeting with Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, and the Industry Minister in Jakarta last week, the newly inaugurated Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), Nishimura Yasutoshi, commended the Indonesian G20 Presidency and expressed support for pushing the discussion on industrial issues.
In addition, Indonesia is expecting support from Japan to accelerate the achievement of zero emissions through collaboration in innovative technologies, such as hydrogen and ammonia technology.
"In addition, it is also expected that the support of new Japanese knowledge and technology to support several strategic projects in Indonesia, particularly for the downstreaming of natural commodities, the development of electric cars and motorcycles, as well as the health and food sector," he added.
The Industry Minister also lauded the commitment of Japanese automotive companies that have continued to increase their investment in Indonesia, for instance, Mitsubishi, which was committed to increasing investment in new models, including hybrid vehicles, and Toyota, which will make huge investments to produce electric vehicles.
In addition to the automotive sector, Sojitz Corporation's plan to build a methanol industry in Bintuni Bay, West Papua, was also discussed during the meeting. (Antaranews)