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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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June
Indonesian Ambassador to Senegal, Dindin Wahyudin promoted the electric motorcycles produced by Indonesia namely GESITS in Thies City, Senegal This is the real manifestation of the implementation of economic diplomacy to penetrate prospective markets in the West African region. The promotion of the GESITS produced by PT WIKA Industri Manufaktur is also a form of support for the Go Global program of State Owned Enterprises (BUMN). It is also a part of a sister city cooperation plan between Bogor City in Indonesia and Thies City in Senegal, particularly the GESITS motorcycle factory which is located in Bogor Regency, West Java.
Ambassador Dindin Wahyudin explained that the GESITS motorcycle is produced because of a dream of an environmentally friendly and modern motorcycle product for the people of Indonesia and the world. Therefore, Indonesia also invites friendly countries, including Senegal, to use environmentally friendly technology in their daily lives. On the occasion, he also expressed his appreciation to Director of Ndiaye Transport, Makhtar Ndiaye who supported the promotion of the event. Ndiaye Transport is the first GESITS motorbike user in Senegal and the pioneer of modern motorbike taxi services in Thies City.
Ambassador Dindin believes that due to a number of similarities and a long history of good relations between Indonesia and Senegal, the GESITS motorcycles will be accepted by the people of Senegal. He is also sure that the use of GESITS motorcycles and the development of Ndiaye Transport can support the Government of Senegal in providing fast, safe, cheap, and environmentally friendly transportation as well as open up more employment opportunities for the people of Senegal. The event was also attended by the Minister of Craft Transformation and Informal Sectors of Senegal, Governor of Thies Region, Head of Transport for Thies Region, Director of Thies City Cooperation, Chair of the Thies Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Head of Thies Region Transport Division, Director of Ndiaye Transport, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in Guinea-Bissau, Deputy Director General of the Bank of Africa, and a number of potential buyers of GESITS motorcycles.
June
Bali Becomes the Most Popular Tourism Destination in the World and Asia in 2021
Written by Maryati
Bali, the pride of Indonesia's tourism destination, becomes the favourite of not only the Indonesian people, but also Asia and the world in 2021 according to the Travelers' Choice Best of the Best 2021 award by travel site TripAdvisor. For the world category, Bali is in the top position while beating a number of other tourist destinations, including London in England, Dubai in the United Arab Emirates, and Rome in Italy. Meanwhile, for the Asia category, Bali is also in first position. The province is above other tourist attractions, including Hanoi in Vietnam, Bangkok in Thailand, and Hoi An in Vietnam.
On the official website of the award, the Island of the Gods is described as a living postcard and a paradise in Indonesia that looks like a fantasy world. TripAdvisor also wrote, tourists can do various activities while on vacation there, from sunbathing on white sandy beaches, diving and seeing World War II shipwrecks, watching traditional dances, to taking yoga classes. Tourists are also recommended to visit a number of tourist attractions there, including Kelingking Beach, Sekumpul Waterfall, and Mount Batur.
Besides Bali, Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara is also included in the list of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia in 2021. The island is ranked 22nd with several recommended destinations, including Gili Meno Beach, Mount Rinjani, and Selong Belanak Beach. The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best award has been held since 2002. Launched from the TripAdvisor site, this award is based on millions of reviews and opinions from travellers around the world.
The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best awards reflect the best in terms of service, quality and visitor satisfaction, from hotels and accommodations to attractions, restaurants and experiences.
June
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency introduced a creative food packaging product made from betel nut midrib called ‘Plepah’ at a media meeting held on Thursday (3/6).Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno accompanied by Expert Staff for Innovation and Creativity, Josua Puji Mulia Simanjuntak, along with Plepah Team Representative, Rengkuh Banyu Mahandaru, presented products that they hope could be solutions to the global issue:trash. Plepah products are processed betel nut tree’s waste as an alternative economic income for the people of South Sumatra and Jambi. The products in the form of plates and food packaging are sturdy, waterproof, and heat-resistant up to 200 degrees Celsius so that they can be put in the oven and microwave and decomposed in the soil in 60 days.
Plepah was initiated by Community Driven Innovation dealing with a waste problem in which the most waste is Styrofoam waste.According to Minister Sandiaga Uno, Foot-lose Community Driven Innovation has implemented adaptation, collaboration, and innovation. Adapting to environmental issues, the community collaborates with the Musi Banyuasin Government and the local communities. The innovation provides solutions for the environment, social matters and it creates jobs, avoids and reduces the use of Styrofoam.
From research in 18 cities, the contribution of Styrofoam waste is 0.27 to 0.59 tons in Indonesia waters. This is worrying for marine biota. Therefore, the solution created is to present food packaging from natural materials, such as betel nut midrib.These basic materials are commonly found in oil palm plantations and rubber plantations. In addition, this creative product also opens up wide employment for the local community.Quoted from the official Plepah website, this product was developed because of concerns about organic waste which is considered garbage, then cannot be processed.Therefore, organic waste, such as betel nut midrib is developed into a product of economic value through the role of community empowerment. This product consists of an eco-friendly disposable plate and a packaged lunch box.
June
Seven importers, distributors and owners of restaurants in Hong Kong received the Consulate Awards 2020 for participating in promoting Indonesia's economic diplomacy. The Indonesian Consulate General in Hong Kong in a written statement quoted by Antara in Lanzhou, China, Saturday (5/6) stated that the award was handed over to the winners in Hong Kong recently. The Consulate Awards were given through the assessment and selection of dozens of companies importing and distributing Indonesian products, restaurants serving Indonesian food, and corporate agencies.
The Indonesian Consul General in Hong Kong, Ricky Suhendar explained that finally, the vision, innovation, and efforts of the companies and agencies in achieving excellence in running a business contribute to strengthening the Indonesia-Hong Kong economic and trade partnership. The Indonesian Consulate General ( KJRI) and stakeholders in Hong Kong continuously strive to encourage the export of Indonesian products to Hong Kong. Ricky emphasized that this award is expected to be a motivation for business people because through perseverance and hard work, success can be achieved.
On the same occasion, KJRI also gave an award to Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Hong Kong for its support to Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and capacity building efforts for the Indonesian citizen community in Hong Kong.
June
Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea, Umar Hadi received an honorary citizen title of Seoul City at the inauguration ceremony held at Seoul City Hall on Wednesday (2/6). When pinning the honor badge, Mayor of Seoul, Oh Se–hoon explained that the award was given for the contribution of Ambassador Umar Hadi to the development of Seoul City. Besides, the award was given because Ambassador Umar Hadi had become a role model for citizens of both countries and other foreigners.
Ambassador Umar Hadi is the first Indonesian Ambassador who received the title. He is also considered to have played a major role in increasing economic cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea, especially in investing South Korean giant companies into Indonesia, deepening cultural exchanges between the two countries and strengthening people-to-people contacts between Indonesia and South Korea, especially with residents of Seoul City. Ambassador Umar Hadi in his remarks expressed his hope that the award can be a supporter for the ranks of the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul to improve their performance in increasing relations of both countries.
Several world figures who have received the title of Honorary Citizen of Seoul City are the former United States Ambassador to South Korea, Christopher R. Hill in 2005; South Korean-loving Chinese actor Jacky Chan in 1999; Indonesian President Joko Widodo in 2016; Estonian President Kersti Kalijulaid in 2018; former Chinese Ambassador to South Korea, Qiu Guohong, in 2019; and King of Spain King Felipe VI (sixth) in 2019.
The figures who received the honorary title will be given the opportunity to participate in many events organized by the Seoul Metropolitan City Government and the Administrative Government under its supervision. Moreover, the recipients of the award are also given the privilege to access various facilities in Seoul City. The process of awarding the title of Honorary Citizen of Seoul City is carried out through a very strict committee selection. In 2021, the Indonesian Ambassador was the first one who received the title after being proposed by the Mayor of Seoul and obtaining approval by the Seoul City council.
June
Lowering Cholesterol with Infused Water innovated by UM Student
Written by Maryati
Indonesia is one of the countries with the richest biodiversity in the world. Before the era of independence, European countries competed to occupy Indonesia for spices. In Indonesian culture, spices have been used by Indonesian ancestors as medicines. Today, spices are still the people's choice as ingredients for preparations that aim to maintain health, including students from the State University of Malang (UM) who process a number of plants into infused water beverage products.
The Malang State University team succeeded in making Nutrofin which is an innovative product of infused water by using several Indonesian plants as basic ingredients, such as red galangal, noni, key lime, and blue pea flower. Nutrofin contains the active compound scopoletin which has several functions, such as anti-virus and lowering blood pressure. The combination of active compounds contained in the basic ingredients of Nutrofin is expected to have two main functions, namely improving blood circulation and lowering cholesterol.
This innovation from UM students attains achievements in international events. At the Malaysia Young Scientist and Exhibition (MYSCE) 2021, they won a silver medal in the Food Technology category. In addition, in the Nigerian Organization for Creativity, Innovation, and Invention Promotion (OCIIP) IP World Fair 2021 competition, they won a gold medal in the Food and Health category. This award also proves that Indonesian plants and spices are very efficacious in treating diseases.
June
The first Indonesian Festival in Scotts Head City, New South Wales, Australia on Sunday (30/5) attracted the local community. The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra explained on Monday (31/5) that the small city located on the north-central coast of Australia with a population about 5,000 people suddenly became crowded when a cultural event titled "ASYIK Indonesian Arts Festival was held. The Indonesian Festival event was opened by Deputy Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia, Mohammad Syarif Alatas. In his remark, he hopes that the festival would bring Indonesia closer to the people of Scotts Head City and promote the wealth of Indonesia's cultural diversity.
Furthermore, this festival can become an annual event to strengthen people-to-people contacts between Indonesia and Australia. The main stage of the Indonesian Festival which was continuously held at Scotts Head Reserve Park on the beach from 10 am to 3 pm of the local time featured various performances supported by more than 120 performers consisting of Australian students and volunteers.
The performances of traditional cultural arts, such as the Saman - Aceh dance, plate dance, Jaipong, Leather Puppet, mask dance, as well as a demonstration of various Indonesian traditional clothes drew special attention of all visitors. Moreover, the event also held variously popular Indonesian culinary delights, including meatballs, satay, chicken curry and other snacks.
The success of the festival, which was being held for the first time at Scotts Head City, is inseparable from the spirit of community cooperation, the Indonesian Diasporas who live in various cities in New South Wales, Queensland and the government and even local Australians who have considered Indonesia as their closest relative.
May
To accelerate Indonesia's economic recovery, the Indonesian Embassy in London has attracted British and European companies to invest in strategic projects throughout Indonesia. In collaboration with the Indonesia Investment Promotion Centre (IIPC) London, Bank Indonesia London Representative Office, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Trade, the Indonesian Embassy in London held a series of activities for the Indonesia Investment Forum (IIF) 2021. The activity, which took place on May 27 and 28, virtually brought together Indonesian government officials in the investment sector, project owners in some regions of Indonesia, and potential investors from the UK and Europe. The activities on the first day began with an interactive webinar entitled “Harnessing Momentum of Recovery towards Sustainable Growth.” The event featured Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Minister of Investment / Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Bahlil Lahadalia and Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo.
The second day of the Forum 2021 was filled with One-on-One Business Matching between potential investors and project owners in the fields of waste management, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, water treatment and fisheries. As many as 38 multinational companies from England and Europe had direct meetings with project owners accompanied by the Indonesian Embassy in London, IIPC London, and BI London as well as the Indonesian Representatives where the investors came from. 38-Business matching of the Indonesia Investment Forum 2021 has provided opportunities for potential investors to obtain further information about project potentials, and open opportunities for cooperation and investment realization.
May
GeNose C19 Inventor Team Launches Latest Version of Artificial Intelligence
Written by Maryati
The GeNoSe C19 inventor team conveyed an update on the technology used in the Covid screening test technology, GeNose C19. dr. Dian Kesumapramudya Nurputra explained that there are several updates on GeNose C19 related to the development and research process, which have been continuously carried out since obtaining distribution permits in December 2020. The updates are to respond to various requests from doctors, health workers, and users who want to learn the forms of curve readings of the GeNose C19 instrument and show how positive and negative patient curves actually are.
Updates are being made regarding artificial intelligence (AI) software. With this AI update, the accuracy of the tool has increased so that GeNose C19 will better serve people who undergo the Covid-19 screening test. The previous version of the AI GeNose C19 was 1.3.2 build 5 which now evolves to version 1.3.2 build 6. The AI is updated in terms of a more operator friendly interface, a larger database, and a manual curve reading feature.
The GeNose C19 artificial intelligence update is able to anticipate new variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that have emerged. According to dr. Dian, the D64G variant has entered the database and will continue to be updated regularly and periodically. Access to a database of new virus variants was obtained from hospitals that treated patients with new variants, so that researchers were able to obtain breath samples to update the GeNose C19 artificial intelligence. As a medical device, GeNose C19 is also in the post-marketing diagnostic test phase, which is an external validity test conducted by three institutions, namely Andalas University, University of Indonesia, and Airlangga University.
May
University of Muhammadiyah Malang (UMM) and Universidad Nacional De Colombia (UNDC) signed a cooperation and Academic Exchange agreement on Tuesday (25/5) because of the initiation of the Indonesian Embassy in Bogota, Colombia. It was the third cooperation agreement in the education sector between universities in Indonesia and universities in Colombia.
Indonesian Ambassador to Colombia, Priyo Iswanto in his remarks explained that the cooperation between the two universities would be beneficial not only for academicians and university students of the two universities, but also for enhancing bilateral cooperation of both Indonesia and Colombia, particularly people-to-people contacts. This is in line with the efforts made by the governments of Indonesia and Colombia in providing free-visa services for both citizens to visit each other.
Through the people-to-people contacts among academicians, it is hoped that there will be a better understanding of the potential and opportunities opened for the cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Priyo Iswanto is optimistic that this cooperation in the field of education will complement each other, even it will strengthen cooperation in other sectors, particularly in the fields of economy and trade.
Meanwhile, Ambassador of Colombia to Indonesia, Juan Camilo Valencia González, who also witnessed the signing of the agreement, expressed his belief in the great benefits of the cooperation between UMM and Unal for academicians and for university students interaction with diverse cultures. So, it will increase insight and broaden their views of the world. Moreover, this cooperation can increase their creativity and innovation in facing current and future situations.
University of Muhammadiyah Malang and Universidad Nacional De Colombia are two universities that hold high quality education status with ‘A’ accreditation and have a number of international collaborations between universities in the education sector. Muhammadiyah Malang University is ranked first in the World Islamic university version of the World University Ranking 2021. Meanwhile, Universidad Nacional de Colombia is the best and largest university in Colombia and is ranked 10th in the Latin American region.