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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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August
ASEAN Requires Parliaments' Support To Build Prosperous SE Asia
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) emphasized that the ASEAN needs the support of its parliaments to build a prosperous Southeast Asian region.
"Our task is to leverage the trust in ASEAN to build a prosperous Southeast Asia. This requires the support of ASEAN parliaments," he noted during the 44th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA) in Jakarta on Monday.
Jokowi cited a survey conducted by the EU-ASEAN Business Sentiment among 600 private sectors in the EU, revealing that the ASEAN is considered as a region with the best economic opportunities, at 63 percent, surpassing China, 12 percent, and India, eight percent.
Around 80 percent of the respondents in the survey also view ASEAN as an essential region, and approximately 84 percent are keen to increase their trade transactions with ASEAN.
"The survey shows a high level of confidence in ASEAN, and our collective task is to capitalize on that trust," Jokowi affirmed.
He also underscored the importance of all parties working hard to realize a prosperous Southeast Asian region.
"The ASEAN Charter begins with 'We The Peoples,' signifying that the interests of the ASEAN people are paramount," Jokowi stated.
The charter, established during the 13th ASEAN Summit in November 2007, serves as the foundational document of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Through the ASEAN Charter, the organization's principles, rules, and values are formally documented, providing a legal framework for its operations.
The charter also outlines the objectives and aspirations of ASEAN and establishes the institutional structure necessary for their realization. (Antaranews)
August
Foreign Minister Encourages EAMF to Create an 'Ocean of Cooperation' in the Indo-Pacific
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOInews, Jakarta: Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi reminded the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. According to her, the Indo-Pacific has great potential as the most strategic sea and a major shipping route. In addition, the Indo-Pacific is also an important source of livelihood for millions of people in the region, including the interests of great powers.
"Failure to manage this could threaten peace and stability in the region. We must avoid our region turning into an epicenter of conflict," she said at the 11th Expanded ASEAN Maritime Forum (EAMF) in Nusa Dua, Bali, Wednesday (2/8).
Retno said, over the past five decades, ASEAN has worked hard to deny this possibility, including through strict adherence to international law and an inclusive regional architecture. According to her, all countries should be able to feel safe and secure and free from the threat of military force.
"Our maritime sphere must contribute to making the region an epicenter of growth," she said.
Therefore, Retno encouraged all parties to find a common way to regulate behavior in the Indo-Pacific maritime region. She encouraged the Indo-Pacific maritime region to become a peaceful and safe ocean.
"A peaceful ocean means our actions should not cause insecurity for others, including unnecessary power projection and building alliances to contain other countries. Our waters must not be used as battlegrounds or platforms to launch attacks against others," she said.
In addition, she also encouraged the consistent application of international law, including by adhering to the Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other rules of the game in the region such as the Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN), the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation (TAC), and the nuclear weapon-free zone (SEANWFZ).
Furthermore, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi also encouraged the Indo-Pacific sea to become a sea of cooperation. This, she said, means using collaboration as a catalyst to build trust and lasting peace.
"The ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific is critical to building habits of cooperation in the maritime field. Our cooperation should be geared towards addressing climate change in our oceans, marine pollution and IUU fishing crimes, developing the blue economy, promoting maritime safety and supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities," she said.
She also encouraged the EAMF Forum to become a policy dialog platform to synergize policies on maritime governance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific. According to him, the road to creating peace and stability is still long and requires support from all stakeholders in the region.
"I hope this EAMF meeting can be a starting point in our journey," she concluded. (VOI)
August
Ambassador Optimistic About Morocco-Indonesia Bilateral Ties
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Moroccan Ambassador to Indonesia Ouadia Benabdellah has expressed hope that the bilateral relationship between Morocco and Indonesia will continue to improve.
"I am optimistic about the improvement in bilateral relations that we have achieved in the last few years," Ouadia said during an event in Jakarta on Monday to mark the 24th anniversary of the enthronement of the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI.
"It is hoped that bilateral relations between Indonesia and Morocco will continue to move forward to achieve a promising partnership, especially in the economic, industrial, and food security sectors," he added.
He said that there are still many opportunities that need to be explored further in the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
"Therefore, I urge both nations to continue working together and provide opportunities for Indonesian and Moroccan entrepreneurs to develop more promising partnerships," the ambassador said.
"We can work together. Yes, we can, and we must work together to benefit both countries," he said.
Regarding the celebration of the 24th anniversary of the enthronement of King Mohammed VI, Ambassador Ouadia said that the Moroccan people really love their king.
"As the king, he is the symbol of the nation, the guarantor of its unity, and the designer of the renaissance of modern Morocco," he said.
He also expressed his appreciation to the Indonesian people for establishing friendly relations with Moroccans living in Indonesia.
"This unity is reflected by peace, brotherhood, solidarity, and the respect for the principle of unity and the sovereignty and common values that our two countries share and believe in for a more prosperous and peaceful world," he said. (Antaranews)
July
Indonesia Generates Nine MoUs In Health Sector with China: Minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Indonesia has generated nine memoranda of understanding (MoUs) for cooperation with the private health sector in China on the sidelines of Indonesian President Joko Widodo's (Jokowi's) working visit to the country.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi in a video press statement regarding the results of President Jokowi's working visit to China on Thursday said that Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has held meetings with over 30 Chinese health business people.
"Minister Sadikin's meeting resulted in nine MoUs for the private sector, including those related to technology transfer for vaccine production, including halal vaccines," Minister Marsudi revealed.
She noted that the other MoUs produced also included cooperation in the production of diagnostic tools and management of health information systems.
She stated that Minister Sadikin's meeting with Chinese health sector businesses was also aimed at facilitating matchmaking between businesses in the Indonesia-China Health Care and Bio-Tech Investment Forum.
Moreover, she stated that the Indonesian government had also signed an action plan for implementing the MoU on health cooperation with China.
"This is a follow-up to the MoU that was signed last year," she remarked.
Meanwhile, at a bilateral meeting between President Jokowi and President Xi Jinping, the two leaders pushed to strengthen cooperation on genomic vaccines and biotechnology to deal with the possibility of a new pandemic in future.
"Including through the development of a national gene bank and biotechnology center in Indonesia," Minister Marsudi remarked.
President Jokowi paid a working visit to Chengdu, China, on July 27-28, to fulfill President Jinping's invitation, in line with the 10 years of Indonesia-China comprehensive strategic partnership.
Accompanying President Jokowi on this working visit were Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy, Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Marsudi, Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Minister of Investment and Head of the Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia, Head of the New Capital City (IKN) Nusantara Authority Bambang Susantono, and Indonesian Ambassador to China Djauhari Oratmangun. (Antaranews)
July
President Jokowi Scheduled To Attend Universiade Chengdu Opening
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is scheduled to attend the opening ceremony of the World Student Sports Festival, or FISU Universiade in Chengdu, China, Friday.
The visit was part of the series of the second-day working visits to the country.
As quoted from the official statement from the Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat, the head of state is scheduled to start the second day of activities with an agenda meeting with several Chinese businessmen at the Shangri-La Hotel in Chengdu.
Meanwhile, First Lady Iriana Joko Widodo is scheduled to visit a panda breeding site at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
In the afternoon, the President and the First Lady are scheduled to meet an invitation to a luncheon from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madam Peng Liyuan that is planned to be attended by several leaders from other countries.
President Jokowi is then scheduled to meet student athletes, who are part of the Indonesian contingent for the Chengdu Universiade.
In the evening, President Jokowi and the First Lady will attend the opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade at the Dong'an Lake Sports Stadium before ending their working visit in China and returning to Jakarta.
Meanwhile, the Indonesian contingent is strengthened by 51 student athletes from 31 tertiary educational institutions to compete at the Chengdu Universiade on July 25-August 9, 2023.
Indonesia took part in eight of the 31 sports contested at the event, including athletics, badminton, rowing, judo, swimming, taekwondo, tennis, and wushu.
The Universiade is a biannual student-level summer Olympics organized by the International Student Sports Federation (FISU).
Chengdu was actually the host for the 2021 Universiade that had to be deferred to 2022 due to the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on account of the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, on May 6, 2022, FISU again issued a postponement of the Universiade Chengdu schedule since the COVID-19 pandemic situation at that time had worsened again.
This year's Universiade Chengdu replaces a similar edition for 2023 that was originally held in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Yekaterinburg's hosting rights were revoked as a sanction for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (Antaranews)
July
Indonesia Outlines Its Efforts To Support Food System Transformation
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - National Development Planning Minister and National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) head Suharso Monoarfa has outlined three efforts made by Indonesia to support the transformation of global food systems to achieve sustainable development goals (SDGs).
"First, Indonesia commits to transforming its food system at the national and regional levels," he said at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) +2 Stocktaking Moment, held at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy.
Indonesia's Law No. 18 of 2023 concerning Food has mandated the country to transform its food system into a more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable one, Monoarfa observed in an official statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday.
As the largest archipelagic state, Indonesia is striving to transform its food system by localizing it according to the country's local biodiversity and sociocultural aspects, he informed.
"In this context, Indonesia considers agricultural food system transformation and the nexus of food, energy, and water, as essential aspects of the 2025–2045 National Long-term Development Plan (RPJPN)," he said.
The minister then elaborated on the second effort, stating that Indonesia is emphasizing the importance of strengthening the agricultural sector and supporting smallholders in efforts to successfully transform its food system.
"Smallholders play a crucial role in the food system. Therefore, the Indonesian government takes initiative to create an 'enabling environment' that can help smallholders," Monoarfa explained.
The final effort pertains to the urgency to forge stronger and more inclusive multi-party partnerships for transforming the food system.
The minister said that the Indonesian government has initiated a series of multiparty dialogues and partnerships, such as the formulation of the Regional Action Plan for Food and Nutrition, to achieve this end.
In addition, the central government has allocated a dedicated budget to help regional governments develop local food systems, he added.
"The world should intensify cooperation and collaboration for the sake of the development of the food system. Together, we must invest even greater collective efforts to achieve the targets set in the SDGs," he stressed.
Furthermore, he urged the world to achieve the goals by developing more sustainable, just, and resilient food systems with the objective of alleviating global famine and poverty. (Antaranews)
July
Tourists Turning To Sustainable Destinations After Pandemic: Minister
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Tourism and Creative Economy Minister Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno said that after the COVID-19 pandemic, tourists have started showing a preference for destinations that promote environmentally sustainable and small-scale tourism.
Speaking at the opening of the 2023 International Tourism Investment Forum (ITIF) here on Wednesday, he asked investors to prioritize green investment in developing sustainable tourism in Indonesia.
"We believe that investment after COVID-19 advances investments that are personalized, localized, bigger in impact, but smaller in size. Apart from that, this investment refers to green investment and this is the future of our economy," he said.
According to him, the trend of tourism investment has also shifted to green tourism investment.
Green investment is an investment that prioritizes environmental sustainability in the tourism sector, and this trend is expected to continue in the future.
Uno said that based on the data that he has obtained, in 2022, Indonesia recorded US$225.28 billion in foreign direct investment in the tourism sector and US$577.87 billion in domestic direct investment.
The minister expressed the hope that the ITIF will become a platform for sharing experiences and ideas between investors and stakeholders related to the development of sustainable tourism in Indonesia, especially since Indonesia has certain advantages in terms of natural and cultural wealth.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy developed the CHSE (cleanliness, health, safety, and environmental sustainability) protocol as part of an effort to increase tourist and investor confidence to develop an environmentally sustainable tourism sector.
"We must think out of the box in developing the existing tourism potential. Because tourism is not a problem; tourism is a part of the post-pandemic (economic) solution," he added.
The ITIF is being held on July 26 and 27, 2023, in Badung, Bali. (Antaranews)
July
Govt Collaborates with IFI To Promote Local Fashion To Global Markets
Written by Nur Yasmin
VOINews, Jakarta - Cooperative and Small-Medium Enterprises Ministry, Institut Français d'Indonesie (IFI), and Pintu Incubator Program organizer inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on product development, promotion, and market expansion of local fashion brands to the global market.
"Fashion development in Indonesia requires improvement in several aspects, such as creativity, human resources, marketing technique, and branding," Cooperative and Small-Medium Enterprises Minister Teten Masduki stated after witnessing the MoU signing as cited from a written statement received here on Wednesday.
The minister lauded IFI and Pintu Incubator for their initiative to make the agreement in an effort to promote development of the fashion sector in Indonesia.
Masduki also expressed optimism that the MoU would facilitate the government to explore cooperation opportunities with the French Embassy in a bid to support development of Indonesia's fashion sector.
The cooperation, in turn, is expected to help Indonesia gain recognition as a high-quality fashion center through various activities, including by inviting French designers to come to Indonesia to give coaching to fashion micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) players in the country.
"I also hope that Pintu Incubator will help promote local brands by providing even bigger opportunities for local fashion MSME players, so they can expand their markets and strengthen their brand image," he remarked.
The initiator of the Pintu Incubator Program, Theresia Mareta, explained that currently, over 500 local products have been registered to participate in the 2023 Pintu Incubator Program. After going through a selection process, 12 brands are deemed eligible to proceed to the next process.
Mareta is upbeat that the program would serve as a mutually beneficial collaboration that in turn will facilitate fashion designers from both countries to exchange knowledge and learn from one another.
"Indonesian designers need lots of advice about the ecosystem of global markets, including regarding international-standard products and how the industry and business work," she remarked.
She also expressed optimism that the collaboration would pave the way for Indonesian fashion brands to forge cooperation with the global fashion ecosystem and also become a part of the ecosystem itself.
At the same time, such a collaboration is also expected to facilitate fashion brands from both countries to mutually promote their products, thereby providing a valuable opportunity to Indonesian fashion MSMEs to introduce their products. (Antaranews)
June
Gurindam 12, A Noble Literary Works on Ethical Values
Written by Januar Ilham
Many literary works feature narratives or tales that have high moral educational value. The moral values contained in literary works aim to educate people to recognize ethical values, so as to create an order of human relations in society that is considered good, harmonious and beneficial (Kurniawan, 2009).
In Indonesia, one of the literary masterpieces which is full of beauty and contains good educational values is GURINDAM 12 wrote by Raja Ali Haji. This literary work is called "Gurindam 12" because it actually consists of 12 stanzas. Gurindam content is categorized as syi'al irsyadi or ditactic poetry because it contains advice and life instructions according to Islamic law (Sugiarto, 2015).
The original writing of this literary work uses Arabic letters. First published in 1854 in the Tijdschift van het Bataviaash magazine. Gurindam 12 was translated into Dutch by Elisa Netscher. The literary works have now become classic works that should be maintained and valued by all levels of society.
This phenomenal work is full of inter-nation or global moral messages, and cultures whose teaching values last across generations. Its eternal moral message can be said to be parallel to the masterpieces of world poets such as Shakespeare, Woody Guthrie, Elizabeth Bishop, and Christhoper Marlowe, whom Padgett (2000) calls as poets with timeless works of all time which can be continuously studied for their meaning in learning activities in the classroom. Mujiyanto (2014) emphasized that Gurindam 12 is a noble literary work like 'Serat Wedhatama' and 'Wulang Reh', by G.P.H. Mangkunegara IV.
In Riau, especially on Penyengat Island which is the birthplace of Gurindam 12, the process of preserving or passing on this valuable work is still ongoing from elementary school to university.
As a mainstream media, Voice of Indonesia contributes to disseminating information on the preservation of this noble literary work, both domestically and abroad through a video documentary that can be accessed via Voice of Indonesia's website and social media.
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May
VOINews, Jakarta - The 216th United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Executive Council meeting in Paris, France, on Wednesday (May 24, 2023) designated Ijen Geopark as a new UNESCO Global Geopark (UGG).
"Thank God, after completing various procedures and hearings, finally Ijen Geopark has been officially included in the UGG network," the head of Banyuwangi district, Ipuk Fiestiandani, said here on Thursday.
According to UNESCO’s website, the organization named 18 new global geoparks at the meeting. Currently, 195 geoparks in 48 countries have been granted UGG status.
In addition to Ijen Geopark, Maros-Pangkep Geopark in South Sulawesi, Merangin in Jambi province, and Raja Ampat in Papua province have also been designated as new UGGs.
Thus, currently, Indonesia has 10 UNESCO global geoparks. The other geoparks are Batur in Bali, Belitong in Bangka Belitung Islands Ciletuh-Palabuhanratu in West Java, Gunung Sewu in East Java, Rinjani-Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara, and Toba Caldera in North Sumatra.
"Hopefully, the designation of Ijen as UGG will increase foreign tourist visits to Banyuwangi, thus it will improve the welfare of the local community," the district head said.
Ijen Geopark has a number of geosites spread across two regions, namely Banyuwangi district and Bondowoso district. The main attraction of the geopark is Mount Ijen with its geological, biological, and cultural wealth.
Meanwhile, the manager of Banyuwangi Ijen Geopark (PHIG), Abdillah Baraas, said that the geopark managed to get a high score of 872 in the last UGG assessment stage.
"Still, we have to strive to improve various aspects, thus we can maintain the UGG status during the revalidation assessment in 2026," he emphasized.
The PHIG manager stressed that attempts to develop and maintain the geopark must be carried out in collaboration with all parties.
Hence, he said that his party will continue to implement a number of ongoing programs, such as introducing the geopark to students in schools, community empowerment, training on the implementation of geo-tourism, geo-products development, as well as environmental conservation.
"In the future, we will also improve other things, such as public transportation services to surrounding tourism destinations and geopark sites," Baraas said.
He added that the UGG certificate for Ijen Geopark would be handed over by UNESCO in September 2023 in Morocco. (Antaranews)