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 VOI News, Jakarta: Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has said that the autonomous rail transit (ART) tram is scheduled to arrive in Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara, in East Kalimantan late this month.

As reported by Antara News Agency on Friday (12/7) during a review of ART tracks in the Nusantara area, North Penajam Paser, East Kalimantan, on Friday, he informed that the ART will start to operate in August 2024.

According to him, the autonomous tram was dispatched from China in early July. The ship carrying the autonomous tram will arrive at Balikpapan Port.

In a statement issued,the minister, further explained that upon their arrival in Nusantara, the tram's components will be assembled and tested.

Besides, joint testing will be conducted, followed by the implementation of a proof of concept (POC) in August. The showcase is planned from October to December.

"Hopefully this schedule can be realized according to plan, and the autonomous tram in Nusantara can really inspire other cities in Indonesia in terms of developing smart transportation," he conveyed.

He also pointed out  that the autonomous tram is a leap in the use of new technology in the world of transportation in Indonesia.

He explained that the autonomous tram works on batteries, and its operation is guided by reading road markings via sensors, making it an effective means to cut greenhouse gas emissions and fossil energy use.

Minister Sumadi further explained that the texture of the road that will be passed by the tram will be very smooth. This will provide comfort to passengers.

It has also been determined that the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing will build stops to support autonomous tram operations.

"The tram stops that will be built will not only be used as a place to pick up and drop off passengers but will also function as a place for charging," he said.

He added that the train set that is being brought to Indonesia consists of three trains. (Antara)

VOINews, Jakarta: The Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) comprises three branches: the Indonesian Army (TNI AD), Indonesian Navy (TNI AL), and Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU). Recently, there has been growing discourse on the need for a fourth branch: a dedicated cyber military force.

Former governor of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Andi Widjajanto considers it crucial for the government to act swiftly on this idea.

The creation of a cyber military force is becoming inevitable, considering that state as well as non-state entities can now mount attacks on countries through cyberspace, which do not entail the deployment of conventional war equipment, he opined.

Meanwhile, a cybersecurity expert from State Intelligence College (STIN), Pratama Persada affirmed the potential dangers of cyberwar.

He warned that an attack launched in cyberspace can cripple a targeted country's economy, especially if its banking and financial sectors are targeted.

Such unconventional warfare can disrupt essential infrastructure and facilities related to energy, telecommunication, transportation, and even state administration. Ignoring the possibility of a cyberattack preceding a conventional assault would be imprudent. A nation caught unprepared could be left highly vulnerable.

Indonesia is not powerless in terms of cybersecurity. The National Intelligence Agency (BIN), National Police (Polri), National Cyber and Crypto Agency (BSSN), and the Ministry of Communication and Informatics all play a role.

However, none of these institutions has the sole responsibility of fortifying Indonesia's defenses and repelling cyberattacks. Therefore, establishing a cyber force within the TNI could provide the country with an institution solely focused on cyber threats.

While the TNI already has a cyber unit, its activities and operations are internal, supporting the military's core duties.

The need for a cyber military force has become even more pressing after a recent cyberattack by a foreign hacker disrupted the system of TNI's Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS). (Antara)

VOINews, Jakarta: Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono ( AHY) has assured that the transformation of public services for land certificate processing is being pursued through digitalization and transparency.

During a visit to Gresik, East Java, on Friday, Minister Aguspointed out that his commitment to accelerate the land administration process by utilizing digital technology was a part of the government's agenda, which was emphasized by President Joko Widodo as well.

"This effort is a part of the government's spirit. The President asked us to pursue digital transformation in line with efforts to modernize the government,” the minister said.

He further conveyed that the use of electronic land certificates at all land offices across Indonesia is aimed at providing faster and more transparent services to all levels of society.

"We ensure faster, more transparent, and more accountable service, as well as no third party for permit requests," he pointed out.

AHY  explained that another advantage offered by electronic certificates is the ease of data management. Each certificate is equipped with a barcode containing complete information regarding the land owner, land area, map location, and other details.

Data from the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning shows 113.5 million plots of land have been certified out of the targeted 120 million plots under the Complete Systematic Land Registration (PTSL) program this year. ( Antara)

VOI News, Jakarta:  The Directorate General of Immigration of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights  conveyed that the Immigration added 100 personnel at the immigration checkpoint (TPI) at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (Soetta) to handle crossing system-related problems. This was pointed out by  Director General of Immigration, Silmy  Karim in a written statement from his office on Friday (21/6).

"The crossing system at airports and ports has not been able to operate normally. We added personnel at immigration checkpoints to overcome this situation," Silmy Karim.

On the same day, Karim also directly checked the queues and crossing service systems at Terminal 3 of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

Some 100 personnel were added to address the issue of long queues due to problems with immigration services that were affected by disruptions to the National Data Center (PDN) of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics.

"The immigration counters at all international arrival terminals had been handled by officers. Shortly, we will add additional counters as well," he explained.

Until Friday evening, the queue at the TPI at Soekarno-Hatta Airport was more controlled as compared to Thursday, the first day of the PDN disruption. Karim stated that a special line for Hajj pilgrims in the arrival area was also opened to reduce queues.

Meanwhile, immigration checks were still conducted manually. He explained that the officer stamps the passport by writing down the date, time, flight number, and officer's initials, along with documentation.

For foreign nationals, visa numbers and the length of stay are also recorded. Apart from that, Karim ensured that the banned passenger system could operate.

"To anticipate the passage of passengers who are on the banned list, the passenger analysis unit system has been operating to verify each passenger using cameras at every immigration counter," he highlighted. (Antara)