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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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May
Indonesian students and people in Hungary celebrate Idul Fitri amid the Covid-19 pandemic by enjoying Opor and Ketupats sent by the Indonesian Embassy in Budapest. Like the previous year, for this year's Idul Fitri, the Hungarian Government still imposes restrictions on movement so that Muslims, including those from Indonesia, cannot hold Idul Fitri prayer and Halal Bi-halal activities. However, the Indonesian Embassy in Budapest continues to carry out Halal Bihalal virtually with Indonesians living in Hungary. Amidst of the restrictions on movement due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the happiness of Idul Fitri could still be felt by the Indonesian people in Hungary. A week before the holiday, the Indonesian Embassy in Budapest sent packages of Idul Fitri cookies to Indonesian people and students in various cities and regions in Hungary. A number of Opor, Rendang and Ketupat Lebaran gifts were distributed right on the Idul Fitri 1442 Hijriah for Indonesian students and people in Budapest centered in three locations, which have been mutually agreed upon.
The Indonesian Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina has held a series of Idul Fitri activities for the Indonesian people in Argentina, both face-to-face and virtually, remembering the lockdown that the local government still enforces to prevent the second wave of the Covid-19 transmission. A series of Idul Fitri activities began with Takbir broadcast online from Wisma Duta on Thursday morning (13/5), followed by Idul Fitri prayers at the residence of each Indonesian citizen simultaneously. More than 50 Indonesians attended the virtual Halal Bihalal with Indonesian Ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, Niniek Kun Naryatie. In her remarks as conveyed through the release of the Indonesian Embassy in Buenos Aires, Friday (14/5), Ambassador Niniek expressed her joy because she was able to welcome the Indonesian people to the Halal Bihalal event, even though it was virtual. She hopes that next year, the Indonesian people can celebrate Idul Fitri face-to-face.
May
Rendang is again on CNN's list of the 50 best foods in the world in 2021
Written by Maryati
CNN again released a list of the 50 best foods in the world in April 2021. On that list, Rendang is at number 11. CNN writes, tasting Rendang when it comes out of the kitchen will make your stomach go haywire (in a positive sense), but many people think it would be better if it is left alone overnight. Besides Rendang, there are 49 other best foods that come from various countries, from Malaysia, Thailand, to the United States.
In its article, CNN briefly writes about the ingredients and the process of making this sweet and spicy dish. CNN explained, Rendang is slow-cooked beef. It is mixed with coconut milk and spices, such as lemongrass, galangal, garlic, turmeric, ginger, and chili. Furthermore, Rendang is cooked for several hours until the meat is tender and delicious.
This Minangkabau specialty is quite easy to find outside West Sumatra, and can even be found abroad. Rendang is widely used as a food of choice for families to eat during celebrations, such as Idul Fitri and Idul Adha. Previously, Rendang won the ranking of the most delicious food by CNN in 2017.
Besides Rendang from Indonesia, CNN also includes 49 of its best food versions from various other countries, including donuts from the United States, croissants from France, and lasagna from Italy.
May
To maintain the moment and trust with Spanish tour operators and travel agents, the Indonesian Embassy in Madrid, Spain held a webinar entitled "Reactivating Indonesia's Tourism for the Spanish Market" on Thursday (06/5). The webinar presented Iman Santosa, Director of Regional Marketing III of the Ministry of Tourism; IBM Sade Bimantara, Director of Europe I of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Agus Abdul Majid, Head of Sub-Directorate for International Immigration Cooperation of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and Alfonso Carrasco, Director of Catur Viajes y Expediciones.A total of 96 sellers of Indonesian tour packages at Spain's largest tourism exhibition, FITUR, on 19-23 May participated enthusiastically.
Chargé d'Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Madrid, Bayu Hari Saktiawan explained the importance of conveying Indonesia's latest tourism and immigration policies amid the Covid-19 transmission, particularly foreign tourist visits. On this occasion, Bayu also conveyed the efforts of the Indonesian Embassy in Madrid to facilitate Spanish travel service players at the operational level by organizing online Indonesian language classes throughout the year.
The activities have strengthened relations between Indonesian-Spanish tourism stakeholders. Besides, the webinar participants also received information on tourism policies, immigration policies and foreign policies regarding economic recovery through the latest tourism sector. To complement the participant's marketing strategies, Bayu stated that the government is working on reopening Bali, Bintan and Batam by paying attention to the developing epidemic data for the CovidD-19. In designing travel packages, Spanish travel service actors are expected to follow the guidance of the Clean, Health, Safety and Environment Sustainability protocols -CHSE, the guidelines set by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy and the latest government mobility policies. In addition, itineraries can be marketed according to the interests of the Spanish people who enjoy wellness tourism, anthropology, water sports, mountain climbing and ecotourism. With the presentation from various sides, the marketing of Indonesian tour packages can be made separately, without being combined with the destinations of other countries.
The United Nations World Tourism Organization Headquarters is in Madrid and it has recognized the implementation of the CHSE protocols through the Bali tourism industry by visiting Bali directly and holding a capacity building workshop on 7-11 December 2020. Indonesia has set a barometer of inclusive and sustainable tourism by becoming the first country which signed the Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics on 2 October 2020.
Spain plays an important role in Indonesian tourism. The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy noted that 262,452 Spanish tourists had visited Indonesia during the 2017-2019 period. It is at the seventh rank of the ten core markets of the European region. While, data from the Central Statistics Agency stated that averagely, Spanish tourists stayed in Indonesia for two weeks and spent around US$1,600 dollars in 2016-2019.
The Spanish public hope to return to travel next summer. Local media anticipated the end of the Spanish state of alarm on May 9, 2021. From the aspect of the health profile of potential tourists, until May 5, 2021, the Spanish Ministry of Health has provided a complete dose of the vaccine to 11.4% of the population, it is equivalent to 5,394,315 people. While, at the regional level, the European Union has not completed yet the verification system for the vaccine certificate (Digital Green Certificate) and mobility policies for tourists and non-essential travelers
May
Indonesian Ambassador to Ethiopia, Djibouti and the African Union, Al Busyra Basnur explained five strategies to increase the role of Indonesian education on the international stage amid Indonesia's major role in research and education development. The five strategies were presented in a public discussion entitled “The Position of Indonesian Education in the International World'' which was organized by “Forum Berbagi Ilmu Indonesia” an Indonesian youth organization, to commemorate the National Education Day on Thursday (6/5). During the discussion, Ambassador Al Busyra stated that the five strategies are that the government needs to expand international networks and multiply the scholarships for foreign students. In addition, the government is also required to improve the role of public diplomacy by educational institutions and organizations, then develop informal relationships with foreign educators and attempt to empower Indonesian representatives abroad.
At the discussion, Ambassador Al Busyra also explained about the strengths and challenges faced by Indonesia to improve the role of Indonesian education on the world stage.
He further said that Indonesia has become an increasingly important partner in research and education development. One of them can be seen from Indonesia's key role in the development of education in Ethiopia done through cooperation in the field of education of both countries. The discussion was attended by Chairperson of the “Forum Berbagi Ilmu Indonesia“ Ivan Oktabi, and Yoga Ilhamsyah from the Indonesian Coloring Expedition as speakers.
May
With abundant mineral reserves, Indonesia can not only become part of the vehicle battery supply chain, but also has the potential to become a leader in electric vehicle technology. As one of the steps to develop the potential, on Thursday (6/5), a Letter of Intent (LoI) was signed between the Road Transportation Safety Polytechnic (PKTJ) belonging to the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation and the University of Nottingham. Both institutions will carry out collaborative researches and academic exchanges.
The signing of the Letter of Intent was done virtually by the Polytechnic Director, Dr. Siti Maimunah, and the University of Nottingham's Pro-Vice-Chancellor Global Engagement, Prof. Robert Mokaya. Indonesian Minister of Transportation, Budi Karya Sumadi, and Indonesian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Desra Percaya witnessed the signing.
Ambassador Desra Percaya in his opening remarks stated that through the cooperation in strengthening human resource capacity, Indonesia's competitiveness is expected to keep increasing, especially in achieving the commitment to sustainable development and low-carbon transportation through the development of electric vehicles. He hopes that the signing of the Letter of Intent can encourage practical solutions in the government's efforts to develop electric vehicles based on the Indonesian-British research collaboration.
To provide the next policy recommendations and identify future collaborations, the Letter of Intent signing event was continued with the implementation of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) with the theme "Sustainable Transportation for Low-Carbon and Resilient Future".
May
A total of 52.5 tons of Indonesian animal feed worth nearly Rp200 million succeeded in penetrating Brunei Darussalam’s market. The feed was was sent on Friday (30/4). This animal feed concentrate product with the brand "JABFeed" is the product of the Jabung Syariah Agro Niaga Cooperative (KAN) in Malang, East Java. This product export shipment is the first for KAN Jabung Syariah to carry out and it was managed particularly by the central business unit for the production of animal feed, specifically for dairy cows and beef cattle. Previously, KAN Jabung Syariah's feed production was focused on fulfilling domestic needs across Indonesia. The Indonesian Embassy in Bandar Seri Begawan welcomed this positive news enthusiastically and it helped the process of import licensing in Brunei Darussalam. Currently, Brunei Darussalam is developing economic diversification namely by increasing the productivity of the agricultural and agricultural sectors, including cattle, chicken and goat farms.
It is hoped that the export of this product will be sustainable with regular deliveries. Indonesian Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam, Sujatmiko explained that by maintaining good quality and competitive prices, Indonesia still has the opportunity to continuously improve access to the animal feed market in Brunei. The country still needs a sufficient supply of animal feed from abroad, considering that the domestic production volume is only about 39.9% of the demand.
Not only feed for cows, but also feed for goats and chickens, even fish feed and pet feed has also still a large sufficient potential to be supplied by Indonesia. It is also hoped that the needs of Brunei's other agricultural sectors, such as medicine, vitamins and production tools, can also be supplied from Indonesia. Besides, by having the support of the Ministry of Agriculture, regional governments, and related agencies, the effort of greater market access will run more smoothly.
April
To increase the promotion of Indonesian culture, particularly in the culinary sector, the Indonesian Embassy in Manila, the Philippines in collaboration with Colegio San Antonio-Bacolod City, organized 'Culinary Tourism: Modern Indonesia Cuisine' which was broadcast live on Wednesday (28/4). Indonesian chef, Untung Taurat demonstrated how to cook chicken Opor and fried bananas. Chargé d'affaires of Ad Interim of Indonesian Embassy in Manila, Rahmanto explained that the culinary is an important part of tourism, which is full of culture, history and the characteristics of a nation.
He further said that culinary promotion is one of the strategies which is often used by the Indonesian Embassy in Manila to promote Indonesia in the Philippines. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, culinary promotion was done through the Indonesian Food Festival and participation in other food expos in the Philippines. The activities of Live cooking are considered as a good promotional alternative during the pandemic.
The activity was attended by university students of tourism and hospitality management major from Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod City virtually and it was broadcast via the Youtube channel of the Indonesian Embassy in Manila. Acting Dean of the Faculty of Accounting, Business, Education and Computers Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod City, Airyn Apale appreciated the activities. He also explained live cooking is very useful for university students because culinary tourism is an important aspect of tourism education and Hospitality Management, particularly amid the pandemic.
Meanwhile, Chef Untung revealed that indeed, Indonesian foods have similarities with Filipino foods. The main differences are in the ingredients and spices used in which Indonesian cuisine uses more spices. Moreover, Filipino foods have a lot of influences from the West countries, especially Spain because of historical links.
May
ITS Students Initiate EvoGreen Innovation to Overcome Air Pollution
Written by Maryati
The level of air pollution in Indonesia caused by the large number of motorized vehicles is still quite high. Seeing this condition, a team of students from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) tried to come up with an EvoGreen innovation aimed at helping reduce high air pollution. EvoGreen is a tool that functions to capture CO2 to create cleaner air. This bioreactor is created similar to an artificial habitat for algae. Algae was chosen because it has been proven to capture CO2 better than ordinary plants. In addition, algae are also more flexible in terms of maintenance.
EvoGreen works by absorbing dirty air from the environment which will then be stored in a dirty tank. Afterwards, the algae mixture and the dirty air will be pumped into a series of clear pipes so that the algae can carry out the photosynthesis process and convert CO2 into O2. So, this long process will produce oxygen which can be released back into the air. EvoGreen works not as an ordinary air purifier, but as a converter of carbon dioxide into oxygen. This tool affects not only humans, but also the environment. In addition, with further processing, the algae that have been used can also be used as biomass.
EvoGreen can absorb 10 times more efficiently than trees and can be installed in homes, so users can contribute to reducing the carbon footprint. In addition, EvoGreen is also digitally integrated with smart home devices which allows users to get data in real time through the application. Based on this innovation, this team won second place in the Schneider Go Green 2021 competition in early April.
May
To increase the promotion of Indonesian culture, especially in the culinary field, the Indonesian Embassy in Manila, the Philippines in collaboration with Colegio San Antonio-Bacolod City, held 'Culinary Tourism: Modern Indonesian Cuisine'. This event was broadcast live on Wednesday (28/4). Indonesian Chef, Untung Taurat demonstrated how to cook chicken Opor and fried banana. This activity was attended by students majoring in tourism and hospitality management from Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod City virtually, through the Youtube channel of the Indonesian Embassy in Manila. Acting Dean of the Faculty of Accounting, Business, Education and Computers Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod City, Airyn Apale appreciated this activity. According to Airyn, live cooking is very beneficial for students considering that culinary tourism is an important aspect of tourism education and Hospitality Management, especially amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
In commemoration of the International Creative Economy year, the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo signed a Creative Economy Cooperation Agreement with a Japanese creative economy company, Creek and River Co., Ltd. The signing of the Indonesia-Japan cooperation agreement was carried out on the side-lines of the Japan-Indonesia Virtual Conference on Creative Economy in Japan, last Wednesday (28/4). At the same time, this event enlivened the International Creative Economy Year for Sustainable Development which was initiated by Indonesia and ratified by the United Nations through resolution No. 74/198. Indonesian Ambassador to Japan, Heri Akhmadi explained that this agreement would become an umbrella for more intensive partnership and collaboration between Japan and Indonesia. According to Heri Akhmadi, this initiative effort is one of the concrete efforts of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo to contribute to accelerating national and global economic recovery amid the pandemic.
April
Indonesian Ambassador to Cambodia, Y.M. Sudirman Haseng held a bilateral meeting with Cambodian Minister of Health, Y.M. Prof. Mam Bunheng at the Cambodian Ministry of Health Monday (26/4). The main focus of discussion was to strengthen cooperation in the health sector.
Ambassador Sudirman Haseng explained that Cambodia is a country which heartedly provides a free vaccine program for the embassy and it is planned for foreigners who are in Cambodia, including Indonesian citizens. He also expressed his gratitude to the Cambodian Government, particularly to medical personnel, who have worked selflessly in tackling the Covid-19 Pandemic in Cambodia, including also in providing the best care for some Indonesians affected by Covid-19.
On the occasion, Ambassador Sudirman also introduced and handed over Indonesian pharmaceutical products and packaged food as a form of solidarity, attention and appreciation of the Indonesian Embassy to the Cambodian Government. The pharmaceutical products provided are in the form of immune-enhancing supplements and cold and cough medicines. The cooperation in the health sector is one of the topics for the discussion in the bilateral meeting between Indonesian President, Joko Widodo and Prime Minister of Cambodia, Hun Sen on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit which was held in Jakarta on April 24, 2021. Besides emphasizing the importance of joint vaccines, at the meeting, President Joko Widodo also invited Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in the fields of pharmaceuticals, medicines and medical equipment.