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A talkshow on increasing literation index to prosperous community in Tebo Regency, Jambi Province - 

Through the National Library's special allocation funds (DAK), the people of Tebo Regency can enjoy new, cool, comfortable library service facilities, with a more diverse reading collection.

Tebo Regency Regional Secretary Teguh Arhadi expressed his gratitude and gratitude for the new face of the library building in his area.

"By reading, we know a lot of information from all over the world. Even though nowadays human habits have been replaced by technology. For libraries, this is a challenge that must be answered," said Teguh, starting the series of inaugurations of the expansion of Tebo Regency library service facilities, Monday (25/9 /2023).

According to Regional Secretary Teguh, the library service must start preparing a schedule to mobilize students to come to the library.

The condition of an intelligent society is the dream of any country. Intelligence is a form of human quality. Therefore, the National Medium Term Development Plan (RPJMN) has been seriously prepared by the government to improve human quality, one of which is through libraries.

"Libraries are partners of educators, parents and the community. People who go to school don't necessarily read, but people who read definitely go to school," explained the Director of the National Library, Muhammad Syarif Bando.

Reading is a guarantee of the birth of innovation and creativity. A number of developed countries have practiced and felt the positive impact of people's habit of reading.

Why is that? Because natural resources are not a guarantee of sustainable development, but quality humans are the answer. People are an expensive asset.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Monday, the regional governments are advised not to focus on creating work programs that are solely oriented towards budget absorption, but rather programs that has a community empowerment so that the benefits are effective.

"Moreover, Tebo Regency is rich in palm oil and coal which can be processed into various types of economically valuable products with the support of appropriate reading materials," added Bando.

In the talk show session, Deputy for National Library Resource Development, Adin Bondar, explained that the community empowerment program that can be followed and replicated by regions is the transformation of library services based on social inclusion (TPBIS).

"The TPBIS program is in line with the changing library paradigm which is now more open. Exploring the various potentials of individual communities through learning spaces, creativity towards independence," said Adin.

Meanwhile, source from Deputy Chair II of the Tebo Regency DPRD, Syamsu Rizal, said that currently the social media world is busy with the millennial generation.

Even close to each other, some of this generation are starting to use digital as their personal space in accessing, obtaining and sharing all forms of information found on the internet.

However, he suggested that to understand the content of social media messages in this digital era, a shield or filter is needed, namely media literacy.

"Media literacy is a basic skill that a person, including the younger generation, must have when exposed to social media in the digital era," he added.

On the final occasion, Village Head (Datin) Purwo Bakti, Bathin III District, Kab. Bungo, Lenny Maryani, asked the public to change their mindset about libraries. People should not ignore the existence and great benefits of. library.

Lenny, who received an award as inspirational female village head in Indonesia in 2022, emphasized that libraries are now open spaces. Not an ivory tower. But it would be useless no matter how magnificent the library building is if the public doesn't want to come to its benefits.

"Villages must have self-awareness. If they want to build community welfare, they must be supported with funds. The Village Development Budget has approved the use of the budget for libraries," he concluded//VOI

 UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) organisations e-flyer - 

A delegation of eight UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) organisations will be in Jakarta on 25-27 September 2023 for the first UK AI Mission to Indonesia. The delegation includes representatives from the Alan Turing Institute—the UK’s leading national institute for AI and Data Science.

The mission focuses on understanding the latest policy developments in AI connecting experts from government, industry and academia and sharing knowledge and best practice across the tech community to help realise the UK’s and Indonesia’s shared ambition of establishing an inclusive digital ecosystem.

According to a released received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday, the delegation will meet with a number of Indonesian interlocutors including the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), GoTo, and the Indonesia AI Society.

This mission follows the second UK - Indonesia Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) meeting in July this year, where
both countries agreed to deepen collaboration in digital economy. It also comes ahead of the UK’s first AI Safety Summit on 1-2 November 2023 in London.

As home to some of the best research institutions in the world, and one of the top three in the Global AI Index 2022, the UK has globally-recognised capabilities in AI-related disciplines.

The eight organisations taking part in this mission represent a range of expertise including education & training, health-tech, and defence.

By fostering partnerships with their Indonesian counterparts, both in research capacity and tech commercialisation, the delegation is keen to identify areas where they can work together in harnessing the power of AI for the good of society.

“Enhancing our cooperation in the digital space is a key element under the UK-Indonesia Partnership Roadmap. The UK has world-renowned AI expertise, and a rich history in this field. I have been fortunate enough to meet some of the organisations that make up the flourishing AI ecosystem here in Indonesia too. Our visiting UK AI delegation demonstrates our commitment to partnering with Indonesia to realise the digital potential in both countries, and to working together to ensure the safe and responsible development of AI on the global stage", British Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Matt Downing, said//VOI

Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 - 

Jakarta, 21 September 2023 – Indonesia is hosting the High Level Conference (Summit) Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum 2023 which will take place in Bali Province on October 11 next.

A number of observers also assessed that this forum would be Indonesia's contribution as an initiator dealing with global issues related to maritime affairs. 

This was said by the Coordinator of Destructive Fishing Watch (DFW) Indonesia, Mohamad Abdi Suhufan, when contacted in Jakarta, Thursday (21/9/2023). 

One of them, said Abdi, is marine-based tourism. Among the regions in Indonesia that have. This potential is DKI Jakarta which he said has the potential to develop and to support life for coastal residents.

"Like in the Thousand Islands, the trend of marine tourism will continue to develop," said Abdi Suhufan.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday, the potential for marine tourism development is based on existing natural resources and riches, like; It is home to hundreds of types of fish, coral reefs, mangroves and animals protected rarity.

Abdi Suhufan said that the development of marine tourism would be realized quickly if it happened strong synergy between stakeholders and coastal communities. 

The government and private sector need to encourage the community to become the main actors in this realizing a blue economy in the capital city, so that it can receive large and pressing benefits potential conflict.

On the other hand, the community must also increase their capacity and awareness about tourism sustainable by protecting marine ecosystems from damage and pollution. 

Another thing that needs to be done is improving and ensuring the availability of basic infrastructure in coastal areas, such as telecommunications facilities, clean water and electricity//VOI

The 2023 Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program (AIMEP) - 

Fourteen emerging Australian Muslim community leaders visiting Indonesia as part of the 2023 Australia-Indonesia Muslim Exchange Program (AIMEP) have begun their week long program in Jakarta.

AIMEP focuses on people-to-people exchange and dialogue, aiming to break down stereotypes, build deeper understanding of our respective communities and societies, and foster collaboration and lasting connections. The Australian delegation will visit key organisations and institutions including Nahdlatul Ulama, Muhammadiyah, and Istiqlal Mosque.

“The people-to-people connections made through AIMEP build greater understanding between Indonesia and Australia and enrich both our communities. It’s an opportunity for emerging leaders to experience first-hand the thriving multicultural societies of Indonesia and Australia,” said Chargé d’Affaires at the Australian Embassy Steve Scott.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday, this year, AIMEP returns to an in-person model after taking place online through 2021-22. The Australian delegates visiting Indonesia this month were among 58 delegates from Indonesia and Australia who took part in the 2021-22 virtual exchange.

2021 Australian delegate and online alumni Dean Mousad said, “It seems so long ago – 2021 – when we were doing our online program for AIMEP. Alhamdulillah, it’s all coming to life and we are going to see each other in the flesh in Indonesia insyaAllah. I’m really looking forward to gaining new knowledge and experiences, and also sharing ours.”

The Australian AIMEP delegates participating in the visit include emerging community leaders from Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, and the Gold Coast. They include youth leaders, entrepreneurs, mental health practitioners, teachers, lawyers, and people working in women’s empowerment.

AIMEP was established in 2002 by the Australian Government through the Australia-Indonesia Institute//VOI