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The Head of National Library receiving an award from the Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, DKI Jakarta, Ibnu Chuldun in Jakarta - 

The award was given to the National Library as a Working Partner who has increased Literacy for Inmates in Prisons and Detention Centers as well as students in Special Children's Development Institutions (LPKA). The National Library received this award because it also provides guidance and assistance to correctional inmates in terms of literacy.

The award was received by the Director of the National Library, Muhammad Syarif Bando, from the Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, DKI Jakarta, Ibnu Chuldun, in the art performance activity "Darma Bakti to Eve" which was held by the Technical Implementation Unit for Correctional Centers (UPT Bapas) throughout DKI Jakarta in the National Library Auditorium, Floor 2, Jalan Medan. South Merdeka, Monday (11/9/2023).

This activity was held to celebrate the 78th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence and Darma Karya Dika Day of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej said that based on Law Number 22 of 2022 concerning Corrections, fathers have important duties and functions in terms of guiding various aspects, including the arts. Thus, aspects of art that were initially secondary or a hobby have now turned into a large industry, especially as a nation's cultural identity.

"We understand very well that the task of the father is not an easy one because he has to ensure that the inmates who return to society are accepted, then not only accepted but also do not repeat criminal acts, and after that they must be of benefit to society," he said.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia, the Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights expressed his appreciation for the activities which were carried out in a grand and lively manner, and involved clients and correctional inmates.

He hopes that creation and guidance in the arts can be carried out consistently, so that he can produce great creators, dancers and musicians in the future.

“I appreciate what my colleagues at the fathers in the DKI Jakarta area are doing. "Activities like this must be supported and if possible be carried out every year as a form of refreshing and showing the creativity of clients and correctional inmates," he said.

This art performance presents a series of dance performances, songs and a film screening entitled "To Eve". The film provides an opportunity for the invited guests present to recognize the importance of children and women in their contribution to every aspect of life in Indonesia.

Meanwhile, Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Bintang Puspayoga appreciated the activities held by UPT Bapas throughout DKI Jakarta. He believes that guiding and developing are noble deeds that are full of meaning, especially as a form of service to the nation and humanity at large with full sincerity.

"What the Bapas throughout DKI Jakarta have done is a clear good example that state civil servants must be creative, not use a single approach, and have sensitivity to the needs of the community, especially correctional clients," he concluded in a video recording//VOI

one of the MOU signing at the ISF - 

The Indonesian Sustainability Forum (ISF), one of the largest global events on sustainability issues in the Asia Pacific, closed with the signing of a series of Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) that will contribute to a faster green energy transition and inclusive economy in Indonesia on Friday (8/9 /2023) at Park Hyatt Jakarta.

Around 2,000 people from 41 countries attended the two-day meeting, including a number of high-ranking government officials such as the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, James Marape, heads of global organizations such as the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, and the President World Bank, Ajay Banga.

The Indonesian government, through the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves), is hosting ISF 2023, in collaboration with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin Indonesia).

Deputy for Infrastructure and Transportation Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Rachmat Kaimuddin, said that the large interest of the participants indicated that there was a positive shift in this region to support the sustainability agenda. Likewise, there were important partnerships signed at this event.

"The sustainability agenda is not a check-the-box activity for governments and businesses. The sustainability agenda is more about changing business models in consumption and growth, to ensure that progress towards prosperity can continue quickly, while protecting our planet. In context "This, public and private sector partnerships can support the creation of an ecosystem for green and new businesses to grow."

Deputy Rachmat added that international collaboration could be the key to breaking down barriers for the world to embrace sustainable growth. In particular, the obstacles are high financing, limited access to technology and human resources.

Deputy Chairperson of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry's Maritime, Investment and Foreign Affairs Coordinator, Shinta Kamdani, said that this Forum provides an opportunity for the private sector to make concrete and meaningful contributions to the sustainability agenda.

"The Indonesian business community is ready to assume greater responsibility to ensure that sustainable practices are embedded in our business models and operations. The private sector has been the driving force behind Indonesia's growth in recent years, therefore every positive change we strive to support "The sustainability agenda will have a positive domino effect for society and the planet. We want to further strengthen the concrete collaboration formed through this forum in the coming weeks and months," said Shinta.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Saturday, here are the following MoU signed at ISF:

● MOU 1: Cooperation and Implementation of Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Technology between PT PLN (Persero) and Karbon Korea Co, Ltd

● MOU 2: Signing of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability and the Nusantara Capital Authority, which indicates Stanford University's interest in developing research collaborations with Indonesia's new capital, Nusantara.

● MOU 3: Strengthening energy availability in the Sulawesi Grid between PT Vale and PT PLN

● MOU 4: Signing of a Letter of Intent regarding the Development of Solar Photovoltaic (Solar PV) and BESS Module Facilities to encourage the growth of Indonesia's Renewable Energy industry and Produce Green Energy

● MOU 5: Environmental Conservation Activities as part of the Social and Environmental Responsibility Program between the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment and PT PLN (Persero)

● MOU 6: MOU between China EV 100 and PT Utomo Chargeplus Indonesia regarding Joint Research related to Electric Vehicle Cooperation

● Launch of the Pertamina Sustainable Academy, the first large-scale sustainable Oil & Gas Academy in Asia.

● Joint Declaration between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of Indonesia and PT PLN (Persero) regarding Support for Charging Infrastructure and Battery Exchange Ecosystem for Battery-Based Electric Vehicles.

More than 100 speakers from the business, civil society and government sectors participated in 10 plenary sessions and 14 thematic sessions at ISF 2023. ISF plenary sessions discussed various issues ranging from the green energy and technology transition, biodiversity protection, as well as the downstreaming of critical mineral industries for decarbonization.

ISF 2023 also features 14 thematic sessions on issues such as circular economy, international cooperation, clean air management, green financing, and others.

The Indonesian government is determined to make ISF 2023 an annual event//VOI

Minister Sandiaga Uno during a Minangkabau Halal Festival - 

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf), Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno appreciated the holding of the Minangkabau Halal Festival which will strengthen the city of Padang, West Sumatra as the epicenter of world halal products.

"We must become the epicenter of world halal products and we make Padang a creator of business opportunities and jobs through the Minangkabau Halal Festival, and MSME participants are empowered," said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Andiaga when visiting the Minangkabau Halal Festival at the Padang State University (UNP) Auditorium. Friday (8/9/2023).

Sandiaga said that the event, which will be held on 8-10 September 2023, will involve many MSME actors in Padang and surrounding areas, especially students.

Therefore, Sandiaga advised students to always be observant in seeing business opportunities that can be developed. So that business opportunities and employment opportunities can become more open and revive the economy.

"I am very happy to be here, to see MSMEs and young entrepreneurs making contributions to the economy and job creation. So the young generation must be able to create opportunities and be winners, start now, don't delay," he said.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Saturday, this event was attended by the Deputy Governor of West Sumatra, Audy Joinaldy; Head of the West Sumatra Province Tourism Office, Luhur Budianda; and UNP Chancellor, Ganefri//VOI

President Joko Widodo during a press conference of 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta; NK-VOI - 

President Joko Widodo said that currently the world needs an anchor that functions as a mediator in the current global situation. He also ensured that ASEAN is still on the right track to realize this anchor.

In a press statement delivered after the Closing Ceremony of the 43rd ASEAN Summit, in Jakarta, Thursday (7/9/2023), the President said it was important to manage rivalries and not get carried away into existing conflicts.

"I am sure that this world will be destroyed if conflict and tension in one place are brought and used as a force of attraction in another place. If we are unable to manage differences, we will be destroyed. If we go along with the flow of rivalry, we will be destroyed", The President said. 

The President further explained that Indonesia in its Chairmanship of ASEAN 2023 has made many efforts to continue to maintain peace, maintain stability and maintain prosperity in the region. He also always reminded the leaders present of the leaders' responsibility not to create new conflicts and tensions//NDY-VOI