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President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has ordered the police and military to take stern measures against those spreading anarchy and racism in Papua. "I am following the case and I have received information on the latest situation in Papua, especially in Jayapura," Jokowi said before a shadow puppet theater in Purworejo, Central Java, late Thursday.

The President has also called on the public to stay calm and refrain from committing anarchy.

"It will harm all of us if public facilities are damaged," he said.

The government would remain committed to developing Papua, both in terms of physical and human resource development, Jokowi reiterated.

"Let us keep Papua as a peaceful region, peaceful land. I call on all leaders, customary and religious leaders, as well as Papuan youths to help materialize a peaceful and developed Papua," Jokowi said.

The government has planned to meet Papuan tribal chiefs and is still searching for an appropriate time.

"We have planned it (the meeting) to be conducted this week, but it is not possible. In the near term, we will have the meeting with youth leaders, customary as well as religious leaders," Jokowi said.  (ANTARA)

The ease in obtaining visa and the availability of transportation facilities are two important things to attract foreign tourists from Indonesia to India and vice versa. This was conveyed by Satya Widya Yudha, Deputy Chairman of Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), at the India Tourism Roadshow in Jakarta on Thursday (29/08).

“So my feedback is we should be able to make every country easier. So Indonesian to come to India easier and the Indian come to Indonesia easier. So in terms of visa, so (it) has to be reciprocals. You know what the India treated to us and the government of Indonesia did Indians the same way. So that’s the first one and the second one is transportation. I think Ambassador just mentioned about the reason of connecting Chennai directly to Bali, this is also one of, you know, infrastructure that will be the focus in the future in order to attract both citizenship of India and also Indonesia to just visit this country,” said Satya Widya Yudha.

On the same occasion, Indian Ambassador to Indonesia Pradeep Kumar Rawat said India has to work hard in attracting Indonesian tourists to India, one of which is through an Islamic religious tour package because in India there are several Islamic shrines which are visited by more than 50 million tourists per year. (VOI / AHM)

Indonesian vocational students brought home 15 medals from the World Skill Competition (WSC) held in Kazan, Russia, held on August 22-27, 2019.

WSC is the highest-level competition to project the skills of youth worldwide, with emphasis on skills required by the business world.

Acting Director General of Elementary and Secondary Education of the Education and Culture Ministry Didik Suhardi, in a press statement released on Thursday, lauded Indonesian students for their achievement.

"Congratulations to the Indonesian delegation (for its performance) at the World Skill Competition 2019 held in Kazan. This is the best achievement we have recorded in this year," he emphasized.

With the 15 medals, Indonesia overlook some advanced nations, ranking 15th out of the 62 countries participating in the WSC 2019.

Indonesia, bagging 20 points, is a notch ahead of Australia, with 18 points and 13 medals comprising a silver medal, three bronze medals, and nine medallions for excellence.

Canada stood 17th on the medals table, with 17 points and 15 medals constituting a silver medal and 14 medallions for excellence, while Norway ranked 31th, with six points and six medallions for excellence.

The Netherlands came in at 22nd position, with 11 points and 11 medallions for excellence.

"The vocational school students' achievement in the WSC will surely encourage the spirit and motivation of other vocational school students to make another achievement in an international event," he added. (ANTARA)

Governor of Jakarta Anies Baswedan, said the relocation of the capital city to East Kalimantan would bring about a positive impact to the improvement of the welfare and health of the Jakartans, as the city will grow as the center of business.

"A city will grow as an economic center through the market mechanism. This has happened (in Jakarta). Hence, business networking will grow here," Baswedan said in Jakarta on Thursday.

The development of business networking, he continued, will surely encourage development, which in the end, will provide more jobs for people.

As a result, Jakartans can improve their welfare and enjoy better health services, Baswedan remarked.

According to Baswedan, as the center of economic activity, Jakarta will continue its urban regeneration program worth Rp571 trillion.

"Transportation, infrastructure, city management and human resources have become our focus, including the restoration of areas undergoing a slump," he said.

President Joko Widodo announced that the new capital city would be located in East Kalimantan, with parts in North Penajam Paser District and parts in Kutai Kertanegara District.

The government has allocated Rp466 trillion for the relocation of the capital city, of which some 19 percent will be sourced from the state budget under the asset management partnership scheme.

The remaining 81 percent of the fund will be provided under the Public Private Partnership scheme and the direct investment of state and private firms. (ANTARA)