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The Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency (BAZNAS) is coordinating with the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo to prepare the needs for a public kitchen at the Rafah border, in its efforts to help the Palestinian people in Gaza. Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency, Mokhamad Mahdum in his statement in Jakarta, Thursday, said that one of the initiatives being prepared was to meet the needs of a public kitchen managed by the Egyptian Red Crescent at the Rafah border. He explained that providing a public kitchen there was an urgent need. Many Palestinian refugees suffer from starvation due to Israeli aggression. According to him, the public kitchen will provide food for thousands of Palestinians affected by the conflict, especially those who are displaced and homeless. However, according to him, the Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency cannot carry out this humanitarian mission without the support and participation of all parties. Therefore, it coordinates with the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo for public kitchen needs. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Representative of the Indonesian Embassy in Cairo, M Zaim A Nasution, said that The Indonesian National Zakat Amil Agency is one of the institutions that distributes a lot of humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people through Egypt.

The Consul General of the Republic of Indonesia in Hong Kong, Yul Edison held a meeting with the Vice President of the University of Hong Kong,  Prof. Ian Holliday  at the University of Hong Kong campus on Monday (19/2).  The meeting aimed at discussing the potential for educational cooperation, because Hong Kong is considered to have high potential as one of the study destinations for Indonesian students. One of the ways raised is to increase student exchange programs between Indonesian and Hong Kong university students.  Hong Kong University has approximately 400 student exchange partner universities. Prof. Holliday expressed his interest in working with 3-4 universities in Indonesia for this program.

Moreover, Prof. Holliday also raised the possibility of increasing the quota for foreign students from outside the People's Republic of China at the University of Hong Kong from 300 people to 600 people in the near future.  In addition,  the University of Hong Kong also has very profitable doctoral scholarships. They hope that this will become a selling point for the University of Hong Kong for Indonesian students. At the event,  the Indonesian Consul General,  Yul Edison also invited Hong Kong University students to take part in the scholarship program offered by the Indonesian government. These scholarships include the Dharmasiswa-Arts Scholarship and Indonesian Culture as well as the Developing Countries Partnership Scholarship. Yul Edison hopes that there will be an increase in interest among Indonesian students to continue their studies in Hong Kong, which is still relatively small.

Besides, several universities in Hong Kong are listed as the best universities in the world,  including the University of Hong Kong which is ranked the best in Hong Kong and 26th best in the world,  based on an assessment from the QS World University Rankings 2024.  The University of Hong Kong is also part of the University21 network which consists of the top 29 best universities in the world, including Gajah Mada University.

The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra stated that Jakarta State University (UNJ) in Indonesia is exploring educational collaboration with the University of Canberra, Australia. According to a written statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra received in Jakarta on Tuesday (20/2), Faculty Language and Arts of UNJ is exploring opportunities to open a dual Master of Language Education degree program with the Faculty of Education, University of Canberra. Education and Culture Attache of the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Mukhamad Najib conveyed that currently, there is funding from the Education Fund Management Agency for a double degree program between universities in Indonesia and universities abroad that have an international reputation. This is a good opportunity for UNJ to take advantage of and University of Canberra.

Moreover, Najib further pointed out that the focus of the discussion was the opportunity to establish a joint master's program between UNJ and the University of Canberra, especially the Master of Language Education. He also said the Indonesian government strongly encourages universities to have double degree programs or joint degrees with universities abroad, including Australia.

Besides, the Australian Government through the Australia Awards Indonesia also has a similar program called the Split-Site Master's Program. In this program, students will study for one year in Indonesia and one year in Australia. According to Najib, one of the obstacles for students to study in countries like Australia, is generally due to cost problems. Because tuition fees in Australia are very expensive. Therefore, it is hoped that the split-site master's program can be a solution to this problem.

Meanwhile, Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Arts, Jakarta State University, Liliana expressed her seriousness in bringing the UNJ Faculty of Languages and Arts into a faculty with an international reputation. She viewed that the existence of a joint program for masters of education between UNJ and the University of Canberra could be a bridge to develop cooperation in other fields, such as joint research between UNJ and University of Canberra lecturers. Najib has also said UNJ will send a draft curriculum design which can be used as material for discussions on the establishment of a split-site master or double degree. He also perceived that curriculum alignment takes time and must be started as soon as possible. Liliana emphasized while discussing the curriculum, UNJ Faculty of Languages and Arts also invites University of Canberra lecturers to become guest lecturers both online and offline to be speakers at seminars organized by UNJ or to conduct joint research and publications.

When traveling to East Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, you must visit Tanggedu Waterfall. It is known as the "Grand Canyon" of East Sumba because of the waterfall's location between beautiful cliffs. The location is in Tanggedu village, Kanatang subdistrict, about 46 kilometers from Waingapu city, the capital of East Sumba. To reach Tanggedu Waterfall, you have to travel overland for about two hours from Waingapu. During the trip you will see beautiful views. Then, in Tanggedu village, you still have to trek for 3 kilometers.

Tanggedu Waterfall is open every day from 08.00 AM to 17.00 PM local time. The entrance ticket price is 5,000 rupiah (0,32 US dollar) per person. Arriving at Tanggedu Waterfall, you will be greeted by the sound of gurgling water flowing from a height of about eight meters. There are two waterfalls from different river flows. The water is very clear and clean, so you can see the blue bottom of the pool. This pool is quite wide and shallow, so you can swim or body raft.

besides swimming, don't forget to capture the moment by taking photos. Tanggedu Waterfall provides several interesting natural photo backdrops. Each background provides a unique image. You can pose with a waterfall in the background. The photo angle that is no less interesting is the background of the rock cliffs on the left and right banks of the river. Apart from that, the bathing pool with various colored rock reliefs around it is a beautiful photo spot. For facilities, this tourism attraction is equipped with a restaurant and bathrooms.