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The industrial sector contributed the most at 19.52 percent to the national economic growth of 5.05 percent in the second quarter of 2019.

"Our manufacturing industry is growing positively. The spirit and trust of business agents to invest and expand their businesses is also high," Industry Minister, Airlangga Hartarto, said in Jakarta on Tuesday.

According to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the manufacturing industry was the largest contributor to the national economic growth in the May-June 2019 quarter, contributing 0.74 percent to the growth.

In the meantime, the agricultural sector contributed 0.71 percent to the economic growth, the trade sector 0.61 percent and the construction sector 0.55 percent.



Three sectors that supported the non-oil/non-gas manufacturing industry in the second quarter of 2019 were the textile and garment industry which expanded 20.71 percent and the paper and paper product, printing and recording media reproduction industry which grew 12.49 percent.

The textile and garment industry grew significantly, driven by the increasing production in several production centers.

The food and beverage industry grew 7.99 percent, fueled by the rising domestic demand and exports.

The performance of the manufacturing sectors exceeded the economic growth in the same quarter. Overall, the non-oil/non-gas manufacturing industry in the second quarter of 2019 grew 3.98 percent year-on-year (yoy).


The minister said the textile and textile product industry has increasingly become competitive in the global market because it has a high competitive edge.

The industrial structure of the textile and textile product industry has been integrated from upstream to downstream industries and its products are well known in the international market, he said.

The Indonesian economy expanded 5.05 percent in the second quarter of 2019, indicating a downward trend owing to the continued export contraction and slow investment growth, the BPS stated.

The figure decreased from 5.27 percent during the same period last year and from 5.07 percent in the first quarter of 2019. (ANTARA)

President Joko Widodo briefed the participants in the 2019 National Coordination Meeting on Forest and Land Fire Control, Tuesday morning at the State Palace, Jakarta. In his directive, the President conveyed a number of priorities that must be carried out in the context of controlling forest and land fires. First, the President emphasized the priority of preventing forest fires through patrols and detection to monitor the daily conditions of forests and land. The President also encouraged the arrangement of peat ecosystems that was carried out consistently. The President also stressed the importance of taking quick steps in the event of forest and land fires. In addition, the President also underlined the importance of the firmness of law enforcement officials to take action in overcoming cases of forest fires.

“First prioritize prevention through integrated early detection patrols. So that daily conditions on the ground are always monitored. Second, maybe part of BRG, the arrangement of peat ecosystems in the peat hydrological area is really, if the summer is like this, check it right. And must do it consistently. High surface water, soil, so that peat remains wet, maintained continuously, especially in the dry season. Then, thirdly, as soon as possible to extinguish the fire, if there really is a fire, don't let it expand. Water bombing steps, if it's already big, it's also not easy. But it must be done if the fire is already large. Finally, I ask for law enforcement steps. I see it has gone quite well. I monitor in the field, done without compromise,” said Jokowi.

Meanwhile Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto in his report said that the 2019 National Coordination Meeting on Forest and Land Fire Control was held to resolve a number of issues related to domestic forest and land fires.

Ensuring the use of regional forestry-prone areas that can be used by local governments. For example, revenue sharing funds, reforestation funds and village funds. The second is to overcome the difficulty of officers reaching hotspot areas that are sometimes far from road facilities, so cooperation with the Indonesian Military (TNI) is carried out by air lift. And the aircraft has been prepared by the TNI Commander. Third, look for appropriate technology to replace the way traditional farmers who have been farming by burning forests before the rainy season. Fourthly, there is an emphasis on the authorities to carry out law enforcement firmly, indiscriminately, against anyone, corporation or individual. Because they are the main cause of forest and land fires so far,” said Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Wiranto.

In the opening of the National Coordination Meeting on Forest and Land Fire Control in 2019, President Joko Widodo was accompanied by a number of working cabinet ministers, the Commander of the Indonesian Military / National Police, and heads of agencies related to the control and control of forest and land fires. The National Coordination Meeting on Forest and Land Fire Control in 2019 was attended by around 350 participants from all over Indonesia, consisting of Regional Heads and related institutions who came from a number of areas vulnerable to forest and land fires. (VOI/ANDY/AHM)

Indonesia is one of the countries with the highest level of biodiversity in the world. In an effort to preserve this diversity, the government collaborates with various parties to carry out various conservation efforts both in natural habitats and outside their natural habitats. As an effort to introduce and monitor the circulation of wild animals at the field, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry has launched a Guidebook for Identification of Protected Animal Species. This book is made in a collaboration between Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry with the United States Agency for International Development - USAID and other related parties. The book was launched on Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Muka Kuning Nature Park, Batam as part of the commemoration of the National Nature Conservation Day - HKAN. Director General of Conservation and Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Wiratno after launching the book explained, in addition to education, this book can be used as a technical guide for law enforcement to oversee the circulation of protected wildlife.

“This is also important for law enforcement, then there are also studies on how to identify a type of reptile, for example dragons, this is from their morphological appearance. But in terms of DNA it is also developed,” said Director General of Conservation and Natural Resources, Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Wiratno.

On the same occasion, Director of Biodiversity Conservation, Indra Eploitasia explained, this book is intended for customs, quarantine, military, police officers and actors in the field on how to recognize protected animals. According to him, there are 904 species of protected animals making it difficult for officers to identify these animals. (VOI/SEKAR/AHM)

Indonesia Diaspora Global Network (IDN-Global) once again holds the 5th Indonesian Diaspora Congress. The event will be held for three days, namely  on August 10 to 13, 2019 in Jakarta. In addition to the gathering of Indonesian diaspora from various worlds, this event will also discuss the main topics of world economic issues. IDN-Global President 2017-2019 Mark Gerald Eman at a press conference in Jakarta on Monday, said that the theme to be raised at this year's congress was' Empowering Indonesia 's Human Capital,' which emphasizes the importance of Indonesia's human resources.

"Diaspora can be united so as it is able to help Indonesia. President Jokowi in his speech strongly emphasized the importance of the needs of Indonesian talents in the future to make Indonesia increasingly follow the development of the world competition," said Mark Gerald Eman.

Meanwhile Deputy Chairman of the IDN-Global (2017-2019) Said Zaidansyah said the congress would bring together the Indonesian diaspora to discuss issues and challenges of human resource development from various sectors. The ultimate goal of this congress is to strengthen the role of the Indonesian Diaspora in improving the quality of human resources. Prominent figures to attend the congress are among others Minister of Industry Airlangga Hartarto and the Governor of West Java Province, Ridwan Kamil. It is expected that around 5,000 participants will attend the congress. (VOI/RIZKY/AHM)