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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
Attaché of Education and Culture of Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur is as a speaker of international education seminar
Attaché of Education and Culture of Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Dr. Mokhammad Farid Makruf and Chairman of Indonesian Students Community (PPI) of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Inna Junaenah became speakers of online seminar entitled "The World at a Turning Point: The Role of Education in Peace-Building " on Wednesday (02/9). The seminar organized by Universal Peace Federation Indonesia also involved Universitas Negeri Padang (UNP), Institut Bisnis & Informatika (IBI) Kosgoro 1957, ‘Aisyiyah of West Java and Youth & Students for Peace (YSP) International. It was also attended by other speakers namely Dr. Robbert S. Kittel from Youth and Student for Peace (YSP) International, Prof. Ganefri, PhD. (Rektor UNP), Dr. Haswan Yunaz (Rektor IBI Kosgoro 57) and Prof. Payaman Simanjuntak from Universal Peace Federation (UPF Indonesia).
Mokhammad Farid Makruf as a key speaker explained that substantially to develop peace is no violence. He also stated that education plays a major role so that the young generation can restrain not to do violence. Meanwhile, Chairman of Indonesian Students Community (PPI) of Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Inna Junaenah who also represented Aisyiyah of West Java explained that there is a main purpose of education dreamed by many countries namely to build the nation's characters.
The two-hour seminar was participated by more than 70 participants as a joint webinar of many parties. The seminar was a series program of "Rally of Hope" which was initiated by Universal Peace Federation (UPF), a non-governmental organization which was established by Dr. Sun Myung Moon and his wife on 12 September 2005. This organization is global alliances from representatives of religions, academicians, politicians, civilians and non-governmental organizations to achieve world peace. While, UPF has main objectives namely in the united world; all human family members live and work in harmony, creating joint welfare and mutual respect by joint commitment and work together through good governance. UPF is an organization with General Consultative Status toward UN ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council) and non-partisan organization, inter-faiths, multi-disciplinary, international non-governmental organizations that are in more than 120 countries.
September
RAISA ITS Ready to Help Care for Covid-19 Patients at Wisma Atlet
Written by MaryatiThe Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) has again shown its concern for medical personnel in dealing with Covid-19 patients. This time, ITS handed over the ITS-Unair Robot Medical Assistant (RAISA) to help medical personnel in charge of handling Covid-19 patients at the Wisma Atlet Emergency Hospital, North Jakarta. ITS through PT ITS Tekno Sains has submitted and signed the report of the handover of the RAISA and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) robots to Head of Health of the Jaya Regional Military Command (Kakesdam), Colonel CKM Dr. Stefanus Dony. This took place via online on Friday (28/8). Previously, RAISA has also been used in several hospitals, including Universitas Airlangga Hospital (RSUA), Dr. Soetomo Hospital, Husada Utama Hospital, and Saiful Anwar Malang Hospital.
ITS Rector, Prof. Dr. Mochamad Ashari M.Eng revealed that patients referred for assistance by the robot are the ones who are not symptomatic and are still able to move. RAISA has key features such as two-way communication media monitor; RAISA is also able to operate for eight hours a day on a single battery charge. In addition, this robot is able to prevent collisions if there are objects in front of it and it gives a warning.
Prof. Ashari also hopes that ITS innovation through RAISA, a hospital assistant robot, can help the state and society in handling Covid-19. It is also hoped that the potential for Covid-19 transmission to medical personnel can be minimized. Meanwhile, Director of PT ITS Tekno Sains, Dr. I Ketut Gunarta MT pointed out that before the RAISA robot could be used operationally, the IT team from Wisma Atlet and Kodam Jaya conducted training first. Since the arrival of RAISA, which was sent on 4 August, the number of patients treated at the Wisma Atlet Emergency Hospital has reached around a thousand people. Furthermore, this robot will be operated in one of the towers in the athletes' homestead, and is expected to be able to help medical personnel to heal patients.
September
On August 28, 2020, Governor of Jakarta, Anies Baswedan launched the Jakarta Wifi or Jakwifi program at the Jakarta City Hall. This program is a policy of installing free wireless internet for Jakarta’s residents. According to Governor Anies, the need for the internet is getting higher during the Covid-19 pandemic. Because, learning anfd working activities until business increasingly depend on internet access. The provision of free wifi is in collaboration with the Jakarta Government and Bali Tower Indonesia. The free wifi access is scattered in various points ranging from offices, parks to government offices.
Jakarta residents can check the wifi coverage area on the JAKI application (Jakarta Kini). First, you have to download the JAKI application. Then, you have to search for the Wifi Service Distribution option. Currently, users can see the option at the top of the application. After choosing, the application will display a map of Jakarta. After the access point appears, users can immediately search for the area with the access point which they want to know. In the application, users can find out whether free wifi is located outdoors or indoors. It can even be known whether the spot is available in a park or Child-Friendly Integrated Public Space.
JAKWIFI is intended for not only education but also the provision of the city's infrastructure and expansion of internet access during the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, there are 4,956 access points that are being gradually upgraded. The expansion of the provision of internet access is targeted at more than 9,413 access points over the next two months. Meanwhile, Head of the Communication, Informatics, and Statistics Office, Jakarta Province, Atika Nur Rahmania hopes that the provision of the free internet access for residents through JAKWIFI can be the first step in accelerating the digital transformation of Jakarta’s residents as a response to optimizing opportunities amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
August
The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Chicago, the United States of America held a business meeting in Greensburg City, Indiana on Monday (24/8). The activity was aimed at promoting the potential for cooperation in the fields of trade, investment and tourism. This event was held at Mayasari Indonesia Grill restaurant, owned by Indonesian diaspora. It was attended by Mayor of Greensburg, Joshua Marsh, and business people from the chamber of commerce and industry as well as the association of soybean entrepreneurs, and exporters' association, which is based in the Midwest region of the United States. The cooperation includes the development of superior soybean seeds, increasing of soybean export cooperation, and technical cooperation in the form of apprenticeship program for Indonesian youths to learn planting patterns. In addition, there is also collaboration on crop management and how to produce quality soy-based products.
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Taiwan Committee along with the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) Jakarta held a webinar on the economic and trade prospects between Indonesia and Taiwan amid Covid-19 on Thursday (27/8). The webinar with the title "Indonesia-Taiwan Economic Webinar 2020: Prospects for Economic and Trade Cooperation between Taiwan and Indonesia in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond" was opened by Peter Lan as Deputy Representative of TETO and S.D. Darmono as Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Taiwan Committee. Peter explained that the opportunity for cooperation between Indonesia and Taiwan is very prospective even though it is currently in the Covid-19 pandemic. This is because Indonesia has become one of the countries included in the implementation of the New Southbound Policy which was determined by President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen.
August
Millennials Become a Bridge between Indonesia and Russia
Millennials become the link between Indonesia and Russia now and in the future.This was stated by the Chancellor of ad interim from the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow / Deputy Ambassador to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, Azis Nurwahyudi at the opening of a webinar held by the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, Tuesday (25/08).
The webinar, which was part of the 70th Anniversary of Indonesia-Russia Diplomatic Relations, featured Judika Madhuri as a speaker from the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow, Roman A. Romanov from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and Gilang Kembara from the Center for Strategic and Information Studies. Although there were a lot of enthusiasts for this webinar, the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow limited the number to only 100 participants. They came from Ministries / Institutions, schools and universities as well as individuals from Indonesia.
Azis said the Indonesian Embassy in Moscow invited innovative young people and gadget geeks or who really like gadgets to get to know more about the relationship between Indonesia and Russia.
In the webinar, Judika Madhuri gave an overview of the relationship between Indonesia and Russia from before independence until the 21st century. Judika also said that the role of millennials is important in exploring opportunities and becoming a bridge for relations between the two countries in the future. Meanwhile, Roman Romanov emphasized the progress of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of economy, security, military, humanity and culture.
Meanwhile, Gilang Kembara said the diplomatic relations between the two countries had been through a winding road in seventy years, and are currently experiencing a period of rejuvenation in the 21st century. It is also important for both countries to uphold international law, especially in realizing world peace and regional stability. The discussion, which was guided by the young diplomat -Juang Akbar, invited participants to become a bridge between the two countries, which could be the participation of young people in managing relations between the two countries.
August
The governments of Indonesia and the UK committed to integrating green economic development post-Covid-19 pandemic
The governments of Indonesia and the United Kingdom expressed their commitment to integrating environmentally friendly and sustainable green economic development to rebuild the economy caused by Covid-19 pandemic. In a virtual seminar discussing international perspectives in rebuilding the economy towards a low-carbon future in Jakarta on Wednesday (26/8), Minister for National Development Planning / Head of Bappenas, Suharso Monoarfa affirmed a number of efforts done to implement the commitment.
He mentioned that Indonesia has taken historical steps by putting into low-carbon initiatives in the national mid-term development plan (RPJMN) for 2020-2024, but his side has to ensure that the policies taken by the government can be harmonized with the green initiative. He also cited a lot of research results which showed that in the current development, new and renewable energy has the potential to create huge employment. The Minister also explained that the momentum of Covid-19 provides an opportunity to boost resilience in the future and also makes explicit plans to create good economic plans.
Meanwhile, Minister of the UK Home Affairs for the Pacific and Environment, Zac Goldsmiths explained that Indonesia and the UK have been working together on climate change and environmental issues for more than a decade. He also said that a low carbon development pathway can produce more sustainable economic growth and higher social and environmental benefits in reducing poverty. Through individual domestic efforts and international cooperation, Indonesia and the UK are committed to rebuilding the economy with greater attention to environmental sustainability post-Covid-19 pandemic.
August
UI Develops an Application for Translating Sign Language to Indonesian Texts
Written by MaryatiA researcher and senior lecturer from the Faculty of Computer Science, University of Indonesia (Fasilkom UI), Dr. Erdefi Rakun developed a mobile application capable of recognizing, translating and transforming Indonesian Sign System -SIBI motion videos into Indonesian text. Currently, these applications can be accessed via smartphones with the Android platform. The translation system developed by Dr. Erdefi is able to recognize SIBI cues with an accuracy rate reaching 98%.
Dr. Erdefi explained that the purpose of developing this application is to facilitate sign language learning for those who need it such as those with special needs, teaching staff, parents, and the community. He is currently developing two applications related to SIBI, namely an application for translating text-to-gesture, and an application for translating gesture-to-text. However, now his side is focusing on dealing with the most difficult problem first, namely the gesture-to-text translation system. The translation system they have developed can accommodate gesture movements in SIBI, which follow the grammatical structure of Indonesian.
To build this translation system, Dr. Erdefi and the team use MobileNet to extract video features. Then, it also uses the Threshold Conditional Random Fields (T-CRF) model to identify which video frames contain gestures and which video frames contain non-gestures. To be able to translate SIBI gestures into Indonesian text, the application needs the ability to recognize every SIBI gesture. So, Dr. Erdefi collaborated with teachers and students of the Santi Rama Special School in recording the SIBI gesture movement.
August
Universitas Gadjah Mada has ranked 19 in Asian universities based on an assessment from the 2020 rating agency 4 International Colleges & Universities (4ICU). Apart from UGM, 18 other Indonesian universities are also included in the top 200 universities in Asia. UGM is in the first position in Indonesia. 4ICU is a global university ranking agency that measures digital presence and popularity based on the number of web traffic, content trustworthiness, and popularity of web links.
Director of the Directorate of Information Systems and Resources (DSSDI) UGM, Widyawan, Ph.D. explained that this achievement was an appreciation from the international rating agency for the hard work of the UGM academic community in utilizing information technology in the fields of education, teaching, and research. According to Widyawan, this ranking shows the international recognition of digital adoption at UGM. During the Covid-19 pandemic, UGM has used information technology in carrying out lectures, community services, and other activities. Since last March, UGM has implemented an online learning process, which will also take place entering the odd semester of the 2020/2021 Academic Year.
The use of the online learning system at UGM itself is not new this year. Prior to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, UGM had provided an online learning system, including elok.ugm.ac.id, elisa.ugm.ac.id, and simaster.ugm.ac.id. for academic administration. Besides, each faculty or school at UGM also has a task force that is responsible for supporting the development of the online learning process. Widyawan revealed that the recognition could be achieved, thanks to various developments that UGM continues to do both in terms of information technology infrastructure and the quality of digital content.
August
Indonesian Student Achieves Achievement in the International Art Festival
Written by MaryatiProud news came from Nila Eleora Putri Sianturi, a student of SMAN (State Senior High School) 68 Jakarta won a gold medal for the best female poster category at the "21st International High Schools Arts Festival" (IHSAF), which was held in Tokyo, Japan from 5 to until 16 August 2020. The announcement was made directly by Haruhisa Handa, Chair of the International Foundation for Arts and Culture (IFAC). Competition and festival were held without the participants directly attending, considering that the event is still in the period of the global Covid-19 epidemic. The participants, who took part in the IFAC competition, had to pass a selection process from their respective countries. Nila Eleora Putri Sianturi is a gold medalist at the 2019 National Student Arts Festival and Competition (FLS2N) organized by the Ministry of Education and Culture.
Nila’s poster has a theme “Don’t Let Them Lay on the Streets for Too Long”. In this theme, Nila highlighted the biggest problem in society, namely street children, and children who are poor and homeless.She added that children often become victims of abuse and exploitation. According to Nila, street children need attention not only from the government, but also from all parties. They need sympathy and deserve it but many people still don't care and ignore them.
Acting Head of the National Achievement Center at the Ministry of Education and Culture, Asep Sukmayadi said that IFAC activities should be viewed as a valuable opportunity not only to strengthen friendly relations, expand networks, but also to advance global cooperation in the development, quality and sustainable world arts and culture.
The festival, which was organized by IFAC, was participated in by 18 countries for the category of posters and paintings. Apart from these categories, there are also categories for Japanese art and culture. In the poster and painting category, each country sends a maximum of four nominations for the best work to IFAC and then one winner from each country is selected to attend the award ceremony. The four nominees for the best work that were sent are the winners of the 2019 National Student Art Festival and Competition (FLS2N) held in Bandar Lampung City, Lampung Province in the field of male and female category posters.
August
The Indonesian Armed Forces Develop Bullet-resistant Airless Car Tires
Written by MaryatiIn general, tires in motor vehicles need air. But with technological sophistication, many companies are trying to develop airless tire technology. But, the Army's Polytechnic of the Doctrine, Education and Training Guidance of the Indonesian Armed Forces (Poltekad Kodiklat TNI AD) creates aairless tires. The innovation is a new idea for the national automotive world. This tire has one advantage: it is leak proof whether it is pierced by nails or fired by a bullet. Brigadier General Nugraha Gumilar, Commander of Poltekad Kodiklat TNI AD, explained that currently, the airless tires are in the quality improvement stage. Afterwards, if the research and development results have been conducted and the airless tires are ready for use without further testing, the tires will be mass produced.
The airless tires created by TNI have hollows without any air in them. To secure this tire to the axle, five bolts are used on the rim of the car. The tires can easily pass through various tested terrains such as flat roads, rocky roads, rough rocks, and even rows of nails. The tires remain in their original position and do not experience a lack of pressure or deflated. In the future, the tires will be used on TNI AD military vehicles while on the battlefiled.
Brigadier General Nugraha Gumilar further stated that the manufacture of the airless tires was inspired by international tire manufacturer, Michelin. This is a French tire company which is known to have been developing airless tires for private car use since several years ago. By making it domestically, Nugraha emphasized that the community would not depend on foreign products later. This will reduce the need for imported air-free tires because they are in Indonesia. He believes that the quality of automotive components made by Poltekad students will not be inferior to foreign companies.