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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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September
Deputy Speaker of Indonesian House of Representatives –DPR, Azis Syamsuddin considers that Indonesia and France have similar insights related to inclusive Indo-pacific concepts by bringing forward the centrality of ASEAN. Receiving the visit of French Ambassador to Indonesia, Olivier Chambard in Jakarta on Wednesday (23/9), Aziz said that the meeting was held in the context of 70 years of bilateral relations between Indonesia and France. He also stated that he and Ambassador Olivier discussed many issues such as economy, politics, defense, bilateral and multilateral relations.
Azis considered that the 70- year relationship is a good momentum of both countries to boost strategic partnership of both Indonesia and France. He also responded to positive plans for both countries in defense and the main weaponry system.
The strategic framework between Indonesia and France becomes a reference to increase partnership, particularly in world peace-keeping.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Olivier Chambard appreciated the initiative of Indonesia through "ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific" ASEAN in developing inclusive Indo-Pacific region for all parties. He also explained that France looks at Indonesia as a substantial partnership in Indo-Pacific region and France has similar concepts of Indo-Pacific initiated by Indonesia.
September
Product of Sunscreen from Fruit Waste Ingredients Innovated by UB Students
Written by MaryatiOn one hand, the sunshine that shines throughout the year in Indonesia has a positive impact. On the other hand, sunlight contains UV-A and UV-B rays. Of course, it will have a negative impact on human skins such as sunburn, premature aging, and even dangerous diseases, namely skin cancer. Based on the results of the 2007 Basic Health Research (Riskesdas) survey, skin cancer ranks the third largest of all types of cancer in Indonesia. For this reason, 5 Chemical engineering students of University of Brawijaya (UB) Malang created a sunscreen to protect the skin. They use avocado waste, natural substance as the main ingredients in sunscreen.
Avocado is chosen because nowadays, Indonesia produces a lot of avocadoes. However, generally, the part of avocado that is used is only the meat, while the other part is discarded. Of course, this will cause a lot of avocado peel and seed waste when viewed from the amount of production. In fact, avocado seeds and skin contain secondary metabolite compounds, such as tannins, flavonoids, and vegetable oils. All of these compounds can be used as chemical absorbers because they can absorb UVT. The sunscreen is named IVERALM which is made from waste avocado seeds and skins.
IVERALM is in the form of a cream measuring 60 mL and is sold for Rp40, 000 per bottle. If the buyers return five used product bottles, they will exchange them for a tote bag with an attractive design. In addition, the IVERALM Team plans to cooperate with the Malang Recycling Center (PDU) to recycle the returned bottles. In the future, the IVERALM formula will be further developed to make it more optimal and increase the variants of bottle sizes and packaging.
September
Indonesian Embassy in Moscow Collaborates with Samara in Promoting the 10 New Balis
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Indonesian Deputy Chief of Mission in Moscow, Azis Nurwahyudi on Thursday (17/9) invited the owner of Samara-based Tourism Company "U-Ra Group Companies" Olga Lashenko Makaryan and Victoria Agalakova to promote Indonesia. Azis Nurwahyu said that besides Bali, Indonesia has many tourism destinations that are also beautiful and unique. Social and Culture Information Function at Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, Enjay Diana in his statement (19/9) said that the visit to Samara was part of the Indonesian Embassy in establishing cooperation to promote Indonesia to potential tourist sources in Russia. Besides, his side wanted to remind Russians to visit Indonesia after the pandemic.
Besides Bali, the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow also promoted the 10 New Balis. The Indonesian Embassy will also hold the 10 New Bali promotion and Indonesian cultural show in Samara in November 2021 which is supported by U-Ra Group Companies. In the visit to Samara, Azis Nurwahyudi also met Indonesian students who study at some higher educations in Samara. There are six Indonesian students in Samara and they study Aeronautical Engineering, Rocket Complexes and Space Science, as well as Oil and Gas Engineering.
September
Indonesia Promotes Culture and Culinary in Poland
The Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw promoted again the integrated Indonesian culture and culinary at the Breakfast Market event in Poland on Saturday and Sunday (19-20/9) in a bid to introduce Indonesia's potential natural wealth. For two days, Indonesia took the main stage of the event by presenting the “Warsaw Gamelan Group”, gamelan workshops and several regional dances. Indonesian Ambassador to Poland, Siti N. Mauludiah as reported by Antara London on Sunday (19/9) stated that the promotion of Indonesia in its new normal conditions was done by following the existing health and safe distance protocols. The people of Poland seemed to be enthusiastic about Indonesia's promotional activities because the Breakfast Market is one of the public activities permitted by the Polish government in the new normal era. Ambassador Siti Mauludiah also explained that the Gamelan workshop becomes one of the interesting activities for visitors, particularly among children and teenagers.
Staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Warsaw, Dawid Martin who is also as the head of the Warsaw Gamelan group guided the workshop activities and provided the opportunity for participants to play gamelan directly. The main stage displayed Indonesian promotional videos on the big screen, including about tourism in Bali, Komodo Island, Jakarta , West Nusa Tenggara, West Java and Yogyakarta.
The tourism promotion on stage was completed by interactive dialogues about Indonesia's creative industry, particularly handicrafts and Indonesian tourism, by Gosia Olejnoczak (Wnetrze Orientu) and Anna Kalicka (Zobacz Bali). Besides the activities on the main stage, Indonesia opened culinary and handicraft as well as creative industry booths. It also served fried rice, fried noodles, bika ambon, lumpur cakes, risol, salad, putu ayu, rolled omelette, banana bolen and other Indonesian typical culinary. Sambal Restaurant also participated at the Indonesian culinary stand, which is the only Indonesian restaurant in Warsaw capital. The visitors were also able to enjoy the excellent menu of Sambal Restaurant such as fish pepes, chicken betutu and rendang. The Indonesian foods were bought by a lot of visitors and sold out.
September
Indonesian Embassy in Bern officially opened Indonesian language classes online for local residents on Monday (14/9). This language class is a bridge, especially for investors or entrepreneurs who want to do business in Indonesia. This was stated by Indonesian Ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Muliaman D. Hadad. The ability to speak Indonesian certainly can improve the confidence of investors and entrepreneurs in Switzerland. The Indonesian language class is the first one organized by the Indonesian Embassy in Bern and was attended by dozens of Swiss citizens. During the next ten weeks, the students will learn basic Indonesian. The pandemic has caused Indonesian language classes to be taken online. Even though it is implemented through the Zoom application, the enthusiasm of the students is still high, as evidenced by the class quota that is full in just 10 minutes since registration was opened. The participants, who take part, also consist of investors, tourists, government employees, and local residents who have families in Indonesia.
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Moscow and the Museum of Moscow will organize various activities. These activities are like exhibitions, short training on Indonesian cultural arts such as batik, gamelan and traditional dances, as well as film screenings or holding Indonesian Day at the Moscow Museum. The plan came up in a meeting between the Chancellor of Ad Interim who is also the Indonesian Deputy Ambassador to Russia and Belarus, Azis Nurwahyudi and Director General of the Moscow Museum, Anna Trapkova, at the Museum on Tuesday (15/9). Azis said that Indonesia and Russia have a very close relationship. In 2020, Indonesia and Russia commemorate 70 years of diplomatic relations. Both countries are multi-cultural and multi-ethnic countries.
The Russian public, especially in Moscow, can find out about the diversity of Indonesian cultures through joint activities that are planned to be held at the museum. According to Azis, the cooperation plan can also be carried out with museums in Indonesia, including museums in Jakarta within the framework of the sister city between Jakarta and Moscow, that took place in 2006.
September
Ambassador of Japan to Indonesia, Masafumi Ishii along with Head Representative of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Indonesia, Shinichi Yamanaka surveyed the construction site of Moda Raya Terpadu (MRT) for the Phase 2 of North-South Line Work Zone 201, which began to construct in June 2020. The Work Zone construction 201 is the first part of North-South Line of Phase 2, the construction between Hotel Indonesia intersection Station and Harmoni Station, and it is also part of the construction of a rail extension to Kota station that will be continued later.
In his written statement on Wednesday (16/9), Ambassador Ishii stated that he was impressed by the construction process that can be done based on the schedule even though Covid-19 pandemic has not been over. He further said that the MRT project is a symbol for both friendship and cooperation between Japan and Indonesia. On that occasion, Ambassador Ishii also expressed his hope that with the extension of the MRT tracks, the life of the people of Jakarta would be better. Meanwhile, President Director of PT MRT, William Sabandar stated that the MRT will build eight stations, namely Thamrin Station, Monas, Harmoni, Sawah Besar, Mangga Besar, Glodok, Kota, and Depo West Ancol.
Of the eight stations, Thamrin and Kota stations are the largest ones, with 400 meters long. In fact, the station has 10 entrances, a commercial area of 200 meters and is directly integrated with other public transportation, such as Transjakarta. The MRT Phase 2 has a 7.8 kilometers long and it is built on the ground (at grade) located in Kampung Bandan, North Jakarta. Meanwhile, seven other stations are built underground.
The MRT Phase 2 of the HI-Kota Roundabout route will be built with a length of 5.8 km and will have seven underground stations, namely Sarinah, Monas, Harmoni, Sawah Besar, Mangga Besar, Glodok, and Kota. The stations have a depth ranging from 17 meters to 36 meters.
September
Minister Retno: UNCLOS 1982 must be enforced in the South China Sea
Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno Marsudi conveyed the issue of disputes in the South China Sea at the ASEAN Regional Forum on Saturday (12/9). She emphasized the importance of upholding the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. In a virtual press statement, she said that Indonesia would like to see the South China Sea peaceful and stable in which the international principles approved internationally are upheld, including UNCLOS 1982. This was conveyed in a joint communication which was released on the first day of the 53rd ASEAN foreign ministerial meeting. The UNCLOS 1982 is the international legal framework for all water and marine activities. Codes of conduct in the Sea South China must be implemented consistently based on international laws, including the UNCLOS 1982.
Minister Retno further affirmed that the UNCLOS 1982 is the only basis for determining maritime entitlement, sovereignty and sovereign rights, jurisdiction and legitimate interest in waters and sea. One of the points regulated in the UNCLOS 1982 is the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) which stretches as far as 200 nautical miles from the shoreline. Related to disputes in the South China Sea, China is considered to have violated the UNCLOS 1982 by claiming the EEZ of several ASEAN countries as part of its territory. China has claimed about 90 percent or 1.3 million miles of South China Sea territory as its territory. The claim is based on dash-lines or a "U" demarcation line published in 1947. The claim has been protested by a number of ASEAN countries, such as Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Malaysia. The United States also rejects China's claim because it deems the South China Sea as an international territorial waters.
September
University of Indonesia (UI) and University of British Columbia Canada (UBC) have agreed to collaborate in the fields of education, research and community service. The agreement was signed directly by Rector of the University of Indonesia, Ari Kuncoro, represented by Deputy Rector Abdul Haris and Vice-Provost International University of British Columbia, Murali Chandrashekaran in Jakarta more recently. Ari Koncoro said at this collaboration is aimed at accelerating relations between institutions, which is finally able to enhance synergy between the two universities, especially in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. Rector Ari Koncoro perceived that the Covid-19 pandemic situation does not stop the University of Indonesia to establish synergy with university partners abroad. Through the sophistication of Information Communication Technology as a backbone amid the ongoing pandemic, UI collaborates with UBC Canada to mutually agree on a number of activities to be carried out such as student exchange programs, visiting scholarships, joint conferences and research collaborations between UI and UBC researchers.
A number of countries keep trying to develop the Covid-19 vaccine. Indonesia through its representatives, the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo has explored the potential cooperation by visiting Shionogi & Co, a company which runs in research, development and production of vaccines and medical devices that has headquarters in Osaka, Japan. Chargé d'Affaires of the Indonesian Embassy in Tokyo, Tri Purnajaya said that Indonesia eagerly welcomes the vaccine cooperation opportunities, both in terms of research, development, clinical trials and production. Moreover, Indonesia and Japan have agreed to keep strengthening cooperation in overcoming the Covid-19 pandemic. At the same time, an assessment was also carried out with the Osaka University Research Institute for Microbial Diseases (RIMD). RIMD is involved in the Covid-19 vaccine research process in collaboration with the startup pharmaceutical company of the university. In line with Shionogi, Osaka University welcomes the opportunity to cooperate with Indonesia and emphasizes the importance of starting cooperation in education, research, and industry.
September
Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali to redesign the athlete coaching system on a large scale from the regions to the center in the momentum of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was said by President Joko Widodo in his remarks at the highlight of the National Sports Day XXXVII 2020, via a video conference from Bogor Presidential Palace, West Java on Wednesday night (9/9). The President said the Covid-19 pandemic had stopped or delayed various sports competitions, both national and international. However, the Covid-19 pandemic must be an opportunity to reorganize the national sports ecosystem. One of the points that the President emphasized was the athlete training system. He asked Minister Zainudin Amali to redesign the management of athlete development that is well synergized from the regions to the center, from general education institutions to sports education institutions. IN addition, President Joko Widodo also asked him to develop an information system and big data analytics that could detect qualified athlete candidates.
Borobudur Marathon 2020 will still be held amid the Covid-19 pandemic virtually. In this Borobudur Marathon event, national and international runners always participate as participants reaching up to tens of thousands. However, amid the Covid-19 pandemic situation, the committee still holds the 2020 Borobudur Marathon in a different way. National and international elite runners invited by the committee on the recommendation of the Indonesian Athletics Association will run directly with a total of 30-40 people along with other invitees. Meanwhile, the general participants ran virtually.
Borobudur Marathon 2020 will be held on Sunday 15 September. Even though the general participants participate virtually, the categories contested included 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and friendship run.
Governor of Central Java, Ganjar Pranowo, in a virtual Borobudur Marathon 2020 press conference, Tuesday (Sept 8) said that the Borobudur Marathon was not initially going to be held, but after discussions with various parties, it is finally held. However, the runners are specially invited and the public participate in a virtual way. This is because since the Covid-19 pandemic in March, all events have been re-evaluated, including the Borobudur Marathon.
Meanwhile, Secretary General of the Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI), Tigor Tanjung said that PASI as the main athletic sport assesses that there are several positive things from the Borobudur Marathon activity despite being surrounded by a pandemic. First, by holding the 2020 Borobudur Marathon anyway keeps the echoes of athletic sports competitions alive. Then the second, through the Borobudur Marathon, it is an opportunity for national athletes or regional elites to try their abilities to compete. This is because now there is no competition amid the pandemic.
A total of 17,000 participants are targeted to take part in a virtual running event entitled Milo Indonesia Virtual Run which is held at the same time to celebrate the 2020 National Sports Day. The race is divided into two categories, namely 10 kilometers (10K) and Family Run 3 kilometers (3K). Registration has been open since September 1 and will be closed on September 18, 2020. While the running period is September 9-20, 2020. Until now, there are around 4,000 participants who have registered in the Milo Indonesia Virtual Run. Mirna Tri Handayani, person in charge of competition activities at a virtual press conference in Jakarta, Wednesday said the virtual runners came from various regions in Indonesia. This event was attended by people all over Indonesia, from Sabang to Merauke. The organizers hope that through this event, all Indonesian people can continue to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Meanwhile, Deputy III of the Sports Culture of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Raden Isnanta, on the same occasion said that virtual running competitions can not only be enjoyed by people who are well in exercising, but instead provide opportunities for people to start exercising.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Zainudin Amali said that sport tourism should be Indonesia's main strength in attracting tourists and at the same time. increasing the country's foreign exchange. In a webinar in Jakarta on Tuesday (8/9), he stated that the 37th national sports day is a momentum to encourage sport tourism. He also remarked that iif the tour packages are packaged properly and are informed overseas, the selling value will be a lot. He acknowledged that Indonesia was a little late in developing sport tourism, even though Indonesia has diverse and abundant natural resources. Indonesia is one of the countries with the longest coastline in the world with a length of 54,716 kilometers. Likewise, with mountains and a supportive climate that should make Indonesia have strength in developing sport tourism. Moreover, Indonesia has many potential sports tourism objects that need to be developed.
September
Indonesia opens an opportunity for tire industry with China
Indonesia as one of the largest rubber producers in the world opens an opportunity for cooperation in the field of tire industry with China. Indonesian Ambassador to China, Djauhari Oratmangun told Antara News Agency on Thursday (10/9) that By increasing cooperation in many fields, both countries can see the meaning of the strategic comprehensive partnership in the future. He also stated that the Indonesian and Chinese economic cooperation have a solid foundation in various sectors, particularly trade, investment and tourism.
Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun further remarked that in 2019, Indonesia was the second largest natural rubber exporter in the world with a value of US$3.9 billion dollars or contributed worth 29.8 percent to the value of rubber exports across the world. Previously, the China International Trade Promotion Council (CCPIT) of Shandong Province in cooperation with the China ASEAN Business Association (CABA) held an International Car Tire and Accessories Exhibition in Dongying City, Shandong Province, in the East China region.
The exhibition also held virtual business forum meetings attended by 200 participants from the industry sector. The participants from Indonesia were represented by the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Trade, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Chinese Committee (KIKT). Chairman of KIKT, Hendrayan Chandra hopes that the online business forum will become an entry point for Chinese entrepreneurs to collaborate with leading tire manufacturers in Indonesia.