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Primaduta Award for Lebanese Businessman (0)
The Indonesian Embassy in Beirut has acknowledged its continued support for trade cooperation improvement between Indonesia and Lebanon. Indonesian Ambassador to Lebanon Hajriyanto Y Thohari gave the Primaduta Award to Lebanese businessman and importer, George R Fattouh. The award was given for his service in helping market Indonesian products in Paris from the Middle East. The award was given at a ceremony at the Indonesian Embassy in Beirut, Thursday (11/1) Fatough, is the owner of George R. Fattouh S.A.L, a business that has been importing Indonesian products since the 1980s. It has a range of products, including: palm oil and its derivatives, oil and fats (including cocoa butter substitute, fat spread, hydrogenated palm kernel oil, and lauric confectionery fats), cardboard, stationary, and school equipment. Some Indonesian products are now even available at famous retail networks, such as Spinney’s and Carrefour. In 2022, the value imported by George R. Fattough S.A.L of Indonesian products, was 981.3 million USD. This was a 149.5 million USD increase when compared to 2021. Fattouh said Indonesian products are known for their quality and are in high demand in Lebanese markets. However, he said, the challenge now is increasing freight costs due to security challenges in the region.
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Garulina (0)
Listeners, a number of delicious dishes were served to the guests of Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman Yogyakarta, at the wedding reception of the youngest son of K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam X, namely B.P.H. Kusumo Kuntonugroho with Laily Annisa Kusumastuti which was held on January 10, 2024.Head of the Customs and Accommodation Division, Dhaup Ageng Pura Pakualaman, KRT Radyo Wisroyo said that the menu served to guests was quite varied. These menus are typical menus prepared by Pakualaman Pura, Indonesian menus and western food menus were also available. All invited guests including VIP and VVIP guests got the same menu. The first menu served to welcome guests, namely two types of welcome drink, namely lime lemongrass and ginger drink with lime. The welcome drink was given when guests sat down and watched the Bedhaya Sidamukti and Bedhaya Kakung Indrawidagda dance performances. Next, they gotsnacks for appetizer such as croquettes and other light snacks. There is a snack that is considered quite special and rare called Garulina. Garulina was the opening snack at the Pahargyan Dhaup Ageng Pakualaman lunch on the first day. Garulina has been around since the era before Indonesian independence. Garulina is actually not a typical Central Javanese food. It looks like the Lapis Legit layered cake, but there is something different, because there is a special layer like vla which is made from fresh milk, eggs and sugar. To get this sweet snack, Pakulaman Temple has to place a special order from the third generation of makers who have been pioneering since the 1950s. In Jogja, Garulina is very difficult to find and is considered rare because it is not sold every day.
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January
Ambassador Arrmanatha Nasir hands over Credential to the United Nations to emphasize Indonesia's commitment
Written by Maryati
Indonesia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arrmanatha Nasir handed over a credential letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations -UN, Antonio Guterres in New York, the United States on Tuesday (4/1). On the occasion, he emphasized that Indonesia is committed to continuously improving cooperation with the United Nations on many issues which become common interest. The commitment was welcomed by Guterres. Arrmanatha also expressed high appreciation for Indonesia's active role and leadership so far in strengthening multilateralism. Guterres at his meeting as mentioned by Arrmanatha in a written statement stated that Indonesia is an important partner of the UN and the UN will continue to enhance cooperation and pay attention to Indonesia.
Moreover, the Secretary-General also expressed his hope that Indonesia can contribute more in facing lots of global and regional challenges. Some of the issues that became a concern at the meeting included climate change, post-pandemic economic recovery and the situation in the region. Guterres hoped that Indonesia as President of the G-20 can contribute in the efforts of building a more balanced global financial system for developing countries. Besides, he also expressed his appreciation for Indonesia's commitments and steps in dealing with climate change, including efforts to make energy transitions.
In response to the statement, Ambassador Arrmanatha announced one of Indonesia's priorities as President of the G20 is to strengthen global collective leadership through synergy with other countries, forums and organizations outside the G-20, including developing countries. This step is expected to contribute and encourage international financial institutions in order to listen more to the needs of developing countries in the global financial system. He also emphasizes Indonesia's high commitment in making energy transitions and various steps in mitigating climate change.
January
Various innovations in the environmental field are carried out by students to create a better earth. One that continues to be developed at this time is the existence of electric vehicles that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions because they do not need fossil fuels as the main driver. Answering this problem, Yogyakarta State University (UNY) students succeeded in innovating an electric bicycle, which was named ‘Inobike UNY’. This bike is able to reach up to 40 kilometres with a charge for approximately 2 hours.
At first glance, this electric bicycle is not different from bicycles in general. However, it is equipped with a pedal assisting feature in this e-bike can be pedaled and move faster. The battery-driven engine automatically goes to work to push the bike faster. So, it helps cyclists not to get tired quickly. In addition, on the bicycle handlebar, there is an LCD to adjust the speed with 5 speed levels. The bicycle designed by students of the Mechanical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, UNY has a lighter weight than an ordinary bicycle.
Inobike UNY is still used internally on campus. But in the future, it is possible that this e-bike will also be marketed. Head of the Mechanical Engineering Education Department of UNY, Apri Nuryanto said that there are several prices for this bicycle, starting from the standard type of Rp4.7 million, the premium type of Rp5.5 million and the electric bicycle type of Rp10.4 million. Apri added that this project is an increase in industrial competitiveness through innovations produced through research in collaboration with UNY to increase the nation's economic growth.
January
A Flashback of the Journey of the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt in 2021
Written by Maryati
2021 was a productive year for Indonesian diplomacy, which was carried out through the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Frankfurt, Germany. In the field of Economic Diplomacy, the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt made various efforts to increase trade and investment between Indonesia and various partners in the working area of the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt. Based on the latest data from the German Statistical Agency, the value of trade between Indonesia and the entire working area of the Indonesian Consulate General in Frankfurt from January to October 2021 reached 2.75 million Euros, an increase of 6.47 percent compared to the same period in 2020 on a year-on-year basis. Trade performance during 2021 showed the restoration of trade cooperation between Indonesia and 6 states in the working area of the Consulate General in Frankfurt. In 2020, the trade cooperation was relatively contracted as a result of the global economic crisis amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported on Monday (3/1) that in 2021, Indonesia still recorded a trade surplus, which reached 606.96 million Euros. Previously, Indonesia's trade value during the same period in 2020 experienced a negative contraction of 15.1 percent year-on-year, compared to 2019 or the period before the global economic crisis.
In the investment sector, based on the latest data published by the Ministry of Investment, Investment Coordinating Board of Indonesia, German Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) during the first quarter to the third quarter or January-September 2021 increased by 9.2 percent to 136.9 million Euros compared to the same period in 2020 (year-on-year). The number of projects through FDI during the same period also increased by 13.6 percent to 826 projects year-on-year.
While in the field of Socio-Cultural Diplomacy, throughout 2021, the Consulate General in Frankfurt continued to strive to improve the image of Indonesia in the working area through various activities. The challenges faced were not easy due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation. Therefore, some policies have been implemented by the regional government in a bid to mitigate the spread of the corona virus which has an impact on social restrictions. The Consulate General in Frankfurt expressed his gratitude for the support of all the people in the working area of the Consulate General in Frankfurt so that in that year, Indonesia was able to obtain an image value of 3.67 from target 4, with a good predicate.
January
The Jakarta Special Capital Region Transportation Agency is targeting Mikrotrans city transportation with Air Conditioner or AC facilities to operate in January 2022. Later, the AC Mikrotrans route is integrated with Jaklingko city transportation and targets passengers who get off at the train stations. The regions, which are included in the arrangement of stations, can be supported by the presence of the AC Microtrans. Besides being equipped with air conditioner, the Mikrotrans’ service that is integrated with Jaklingko will also be present by providing a different experience for passengers in terms of comfort and safety.
Mikrotrans city public transportation, which can accommodate nine to eleven passengers, is also equipped with other modern equipment. In fact, The AC Mikrotrans is equipped with standard safety facilities in the form of seat belts on each seat and a glass breaker hammer. The AC Mikrotrans also has CCTV for passenger safety during the trip. There are four CCTVs in the cabin which are installed at several angles, starting from the front side, driver, rear passenger, and rear area of the vehicle. To provide information during the trip, visuals from CCTV are also displayed on a 29-inch widescreen monitor. At the front side of the AC Mikrotrans car, a monitor is provided for the driver to monitor the condition of the passengers and their surroundings. It’s also equipped with an on-boat unit. The AC Microtrans is also equipped with automatic doors for easy access in and out of passengers. In addition, the front, left and back sides are also equipped with running text as an information board.
Head of the DKI Jakarta Transportation Agency, Syafrin Liputo said that currently, the Mikrotrans city transportation is about to operate at three stations, namely Tebet, Tanah Abang and Gondangdia Stations. He also stated that this service is an effort by the Jakarta administrative to provide easy access to convenient, safe and reliable public transportation services for the people of Jakarta. It is planned that there will be around 60 cars for this AC Mikrotrans transportation.
January
The Indonesian government will not use a military approach to overcome issues in Papua. But the government will use a comprehensive approach. It has firstly understood and realized that the issues of Papua issue cannot only be solved with a military approach. This was emphasized by Presidential Chief of Staff General TNI (Retired) Moeldoko when held a meeting with the New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia, Kevin Burnett at Bina Graha in Jakarta on Tuesday (4/1).
Moeldoko further said that the comprehensive approach which is related to education, health and poverty alleviation will be prioritized by the government to deal with the problems in Papua because those must be resolved and important for Indonesia. Therefore, he explained that President Joko Widodo has issued Presidential Instruction No. 9/2020 regarding the acceleration of welfare development in Papua and West Papua. Moeldoko added that the program to accelerate the welfare in Papua and West Papua is led by Vice President, Ma'ruf Amin.
Kevin Burnett has been appointed to become New Zealand Ambassador to Indonesia since September 2021. Prior to serving as ambassador to Indonesia, he had been a New Zealand military officer for 35 years. He also said that Moeldoko's explanation is very useful and he really appreciated the efforts of the Indonesian government in overcoming Papua's issues. He also wants to visit Papua and shares a dialogue with the people in Papua directly.
The bilateral relations between Indonesia and New Zealand have been stronger after the two countries signed the 9th Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) in July 2020. In the signed document, both countries agreed on 45 points of action plans that will become a reference for the development of cooperation in five years ahead.
January
250 participants compete to be Indonesian-US batik ambassadors
Written by Maryati
A total of 250 participants competed to become batik ambassadors for Indonesia and the United States in the final batik design competition which was held late December. The competition with the theme “The Best of Both Worlds: Batik as Bridge Between Two Nations” was held by the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago to celebrate National Batik Day 2021. The participants were required to combine design elements from Indonesia and the United States into a cohesive design equipped with an interesting narrative. To ensure the quality of the competition and invite the right participants, the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago collaborated with the Center for Crafts and Batik as partners.
The Indonesian Consul General in Chicago, Meri Binsar Simorangkir in a written statement received in Jakarta on Friday (31/12) explained that the meaning of this competition is to strengthen the relationship between the two nations through cultural acculturation. According to the record of UNESCO, batik is closely related to life in Indonesia, both in terms of technique, symbol, and culture. In 2021, the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago raised batik as one of the main themes of public diplomacy in the United States. He said that the winning batik would be produced in a limited way and given to a number of US figures.
Head of the Center for Crafts and Batik, Hendra Yetty said that the theme adopted by the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago was very unique and different from the themes of batik design competitions in general. Of the 250 entries that were submitted, three works were determined as the winners and another one became the favorite winner of the netizens' choice. The best work was won by I Made Murjaya, entitled "Ceplok Mitra Jagad", which depicts an eagle and a bald eagle facing each other between the globe. The design symbolizes the balanced relationship between Indonesia and the United States of America, respecting and appreciating each other. The second and third winners were achieved by Agung Sulistyo with his work, "Harmony of Nationality" and Wahono S with "Cakra Asih Pinager Lung".
The diplomatic steps of the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago did not stop at this competition. Currently, the Indonesian Consulate General is also preparing a batik gallery which will take place at the Indonesian Cultural Center (ICC) of the Indonesian Consulate General in Chicago in collaboration with the Yogyakarta Batik and Crafts Center. The gallery will display beautiful and attractive batik fabrics and feature narratives about the batik-making process and the equipment to make them, such as canting, mori cloth and malam.
December
In this digital era, local governments take advantage of digital services, both through applications and social media to respond to public complaints. As what the Bandung City Government has done, this integrates all digital services in an application called ‘Smart City Sadayana’. This application is a one-stop service to access various online services provided by all Regional Apparatus Organizations, Bandung City Government. Acting Mayor of Bandung, Yana Mulyana said that the integration of digital services is an effort to provide convenience for the community so that the community can be served one door through Sadayana.
The service, which was launched on December 17, can be accessed via the smartcity.bandung.go.id and a mobile version is already available. The utilization of Sadayana is expected to be able to discuss several things that have been problems in the community. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, digital use has become the main medium in providing services. The concept of smart city services is not only about information technology, but also about an effort to suppress the spread of the virus by minimizing physical interaction. There are many features in the Sadayana application, such as 112, complaints, and there is also a chat board. To date, there have been around 5,000 people who have downloaded the mobile version.
Besides Sadayana, the Bandung city government also launched the Sigayapintar application (Integrated Prestigious Cultural Heritage Information System). This application makes it easier to access the existence of cultural heritage, empowers effective management and supervision, and becomes a reference for determining policies related to cultural heritage buildings.
December
Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan appreciates the efforts of protection toward Indonesian Migrant Workers in Brunei
Written by Maryati
The Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan expressed its appreciation to the Acting Head of the Belait and Tutong Districts, including the Immigration Service, Labor and Police for their efforts to protect Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in Brunei Darussalam. Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Sujatmiko expressed his appreciation to them because of facilitating the Indonesian citizens, particularly PMI who work in the two regions. The Indonesian Embassy in its press statement on Friday (24/12) stated that Ambassador Sujatmiko on his working visit to the two districts explained that PMI who are earning of a living in Brunei can support their family's economy in Indonesia. Brunei also gets benefits from the support of PMI in driving the economic activities which are not fulfilled by the local residents.
Based on data from the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan, a number of problems faced by PMI are the issue of unpaid wages, inappropriate work agreements, illness and violence. The Indonesian Embassy and the leaders of the two regions of Belait and Tutong agreed to continue the good cooperation between the Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan and related parties in Belait and Tutong to protect the Indonesian migrant workers in the two districts.
Besides, Ambassador Sujatmiko also hopes that such cases can be overcome firmly based on the applicable law, particularly for agents who bring PMI illegally from Indonesia to Brunei.
December
The existence of the Indonesian diasporas in the United States of America, including the Muslim diasporas, is an important means and asset to build the Indonesian state and create a superior generation in the future in order they will not forget their nation's roots. This statement was made by Indonesian Ambassador to the United States of America, Rosan Perkasa Roeslani when officially opening the Indonesian Muslim Society in America (IMSA) – Malaysian Islamic Student Group (MISG) Conference in Los Angeles, United States on Sunday (26/12). Ambassador Rosan Roeslani said that Indonesian Muslims should be proud because so far they have been considered the friendly face of Islam, go hand in hand with modernity, democracy and uphold women's rights.
Meanwhile, in his remarks, President of IMSA, Aria Novianto expressed his appreciation for the consistent support of the Indonesian Representative. Diasporas from Demak, Central Java who have lived for decades in the United States, hoped that the congress, with the theme "Unity Through Community: Stronger Together", can bring many tangible benefits and further strengthen the ties of brotherhood.
The Indonesian Consul General in Los Angeles, Saud Putranto Krisnawan also emphasized the important role of the congress’ participants. He hoped that the participants of this congress could better understand the meaning and enhance unity, not only among Indonesian and Malaysian Muslims but also interfaith communities in the United States of America.
As reported by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Tuesday (28/12), that this year, IMSA-MISG Congress was attended by around 1,300 Indonesian and Malaysian Muslim diasporas. 700 of them are in the youth category, not only from the USA but also from Canada. This congress, in addition to containing various discussions to improve the role and quality of the Indonesian Muslim diasporas in the USA, also raised the agenda of empowering the younger generation and women, such as entrepreneurship. During the congress, the committee applied very strict Covid-19 health protocols. All congress participants were required to show proof of vaccination or negative evidence of a PCR test, including children.
December
In this digital era, local governments take advantage of digital services, both through applications and social media to respond to public complaints. As what the Bandung City Government has done, this integrates all digital services in an application called ‘Smart City Sadayana’. This application is a one-stop service to access various online services provided by all Regional Apparatus Organizations, Bandung City Government. Acting Mayor of Bandung, Yana Mulyana said that the integration of digital services is an effort to provide convenience for the community so that the community can be served one door through Sadayana.
The service, which was launched on December 17, can be accessed via the smartcity.bandung.go.id and a mobile version is already available. The utilization of Sadayana is expected to be able to discuss several things that have been problems in the community. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, digital use has become the main medium in providing services. The concept of smart city services is not only about information technology, but also about an effort to suppress the spread of the virus by minimizing physical interaction. There are many features in the Sadayana application, such as 112, complaints, and there is also a chat board. To date, there have been around 5,000 people who have downloaded the mobile version.
Besides Sadayana, the Bandung city government also launched the Sigayapintar application (Integrated Prestigious Cultural Heritage Information System). This application makes it easier to access the existence of cultural heritage, empowers effective management and supervision, and becomes a reference for determining policies related to cultural heritage buildings.