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Indonesian tourism and creative economy minister and Saudi Arabian Ambassador - 

The Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency (Menparekraf/Kabaparekraf) Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno welcomed the decision by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to lift the travel ban on citizens of that country to Indonesia.

Menparekraf Sandiaga in his statement, Tuesday (7/6/2022), said this was the result of the collaboration of all parties who moved quickly to coordinate and communicate with the Government of Saudi Arabia to find solutions and at the same time encourage tourists from Saudi Arabia to be allowed to return to visit Indonesia. .

Menparekraf Sandiaga himself previously made a quick move to communicate with the Minister of Tourism of Saudi Arabia and the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia when the temporary ban on the travel of these citizens to Indonesia was enforced.

"This is the result of our joint efforts from all ministries/agencies to coordinate and communicate with the government of Saudi Arabia," said Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga, said that the lifting of the ban is expected to have a major impact on the revival of tourism and the creative economy in the midst of Indonesia's efforts to improve the performance of the tourism sector as a driver of economic revival and job creation.

According to a release receive by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday (07/06/22), Saudi Arabia is one of the focus countries for the foreign tourist market which has great potential for Indonesia. Based on data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the level of foreign tourist arrivals (tourists) in Saudi Arabia in 2019 was 157,512 with an average expenditure of 2,277 US dollars per foreign tourist per visit.

"Visiting foreign tourists, especially from Saudi Arabia, are expected to improve the performance of the tourism sector as a driver of economic revival and job creation," said Sandiaga.

Previously, the decision to lift the travel ban on Saudi Arabian citizens to Indonesia was conveyed by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Saudi Arabia. "Repeal the suspension of citizens' travel directly or indirectly to the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia," the Saudi Ministry of Home Affairs wrote on their official Twitter account//VOI

The Bung Karno and Nationality Exhibition in Building C UPT Library Proclaimer Bung Karno, Blitar, Tuesday (7/6/2022) - 

The Bung Karno Proclaimer Library UPT in Blitar held a series of activities to commemorate Bung Karno Month. Plt. The head of the UPT for the Bung Karno Proclamation Library, Hartono, stated that as a preserver of Bung Karno's thoughts, his party helped enliven Bung Karno's Month.

"Bung Karno's spirit, thoughts and struggles have made a great contribution to the Indonesian nation. As Bung Karno's conservationists, let us ignite the fire of his thoughts through various activities on Bung Karno Month," he said when opening the Bung Karno and Nationality Exhibition in Building C UPT Library Proclaimer Bung Karno, Blitar, Tuesday (7/6/2022).

Various activities were held on May 28-July 2, 2022. He revealed, one of the activities was the commemoration of the trisholy month of Bung Karno which consisted of commemorating the Birthday of Pancasila on June 1, Bung Karno's Birthday on June 6, and Haul Bung Karno on June 21.

Pancasila is the result of Bung Karno's thoughts for many years. Since 1918, Bung Karno had been thinking about the basis of an independent state, someday in the future. On June 1, 1945, there was a new opportunity to bring up Bung Karno's thoughts on Pancasila.

“Pancasila must be understood about its history, origins and socialized, socialized, grounded. For that we need a dynamic vehicle to learn Pancasila continuously," he explained.

On the Birthday of Pancasila, a virtual ceremony was held centered in Ende and Grebeg Pancasila. The Bung Karno Proclaimer Library UPT hosted the Pancasila Kenduri which was led directly by the Mayor of Blitar.

On Bung Karno's Birthday, the Bung Karno Proclaimer Library UPT held a Brokohan followed by the opening of an exhibition with the theme Bung Karno and Nationality. Meanwhile, Haul Bung Karno was commemorated through a pilgrimage ceremony at Bung Karno's Tomb followed by the opening of Coffee Literacy.

The Bung Karno and Kebangsaan exhibition will take place on 6-17 June 2022 in the pool and lobby area of ​​Building C UPT Bung Karno Proclaimer Library. Through this exhibition, it is hoped that the public will know more about the spirit, thoughts, struggles, and history of the life of the Fajar.

"So that we can take the fruit of thoughts and noble ideals from the first president of the Republic of Indonesia for the future progress of the Indonesian nation and the welfare of society in general," he said.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday (07/06/22), the Bung Karno Proclaimer Library UPT also participated in implementing a social inclusion-based library transformation program. In this program, the library is centered as an activity to improve the welfare of the community. In the framework of Bung Karno Month, Coffee Literacy and Wastra Nusantara Literacy activities were held. The community will be given training on coffee and wastra by experts in their fields.

"During June there were two social inclusion literacy activities, namely Coffee Literacy which was held on 21-23 June 2022 and Nusantara Wastra Literacy on 27-29 June 2022. Participants in these activities were the general public with a target of 100 participants for each activity," he explained.

In addition, the Internalization of Bung Karno's Thoughts will be held on June 14, 2022. In collaboration with the Badung Regency Government, Bali, this activity will present the Head of the National Library of Indonesia and the Mayor of Blitar.

Bung Karno is a figure who is closely related to art and culture. While undergoing exile in Ende and Bengkulu, Bung Karno once formed a theater group. In addition, he is also a painter and collector of fine arts, likes watching puppets, films, and dance performances.

In commemoration of Bung Karno Month, special stages were provided for Cultural Arts, namely Jaranan Pujo Waseso on May 28, Jaranan Banteng Muda on June 5, Musicalization of Poetry on June 11, Keroncong Jatim on June 11-12, and closed with Wayang Kulit on July 2.

Previously, on May 29-May 31 and June 5, 2022, a Literacy Safari was held at the Bung Karno Library Amphitheater. The Literacy Safari provides a vehicle for the younger generation to express Bung Karno's thoughts, especially Pancasila.

Bung Karno Proclaimer Library is a technical implementation unit (UPT) of the National Library of Indonesia//VOI

British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste Owen Jenkins - 

Indonesians are set to benefit from a new visa launched on 30 May to encourage talented individuals to move to the UK in the early stages of their career.

The UK already gives all graduates from courses one-year or longer at UK Universities the right to live and work in the UK for 2 or 3 years after graduation, through the post-study work visa scheme.

Now the UK is open to all graduates who have studied at one of the world’s top 50 non-UK Universities in the last 5 years, including Indonesians.

The High Potential Individual (HPI) visa gives permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years, or 3 years if the person has a PhD or Doctoral qualification. With a High Potential Individual visa, it is possible to work, look for work, be self-employed, do voluntary work, bring your partner and children with you, and travel abroad and return to the UK. No job is needed to apply for the visa – people can look for a job once in the UK.

According to a release receive by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday (07/06/22), to apply, you must have been awarded a qualification by an eligible non-UK top 50 university in the last 5 years. The Rankings used to decide the Top 50 are The Times Education World University Rankings, Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings and the Academic Ranking of World Universities. The University must have placed in the top 50 of at least two of the three rankings for the year in which the applicant received the qualification to qualify.

UK Universities are excluded, as UK graduates can already stay on in the UK through the post-study work visa scheme. Universities from the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and China are on the rest-of-the-world’s top 50 list.

The route gives a path for people to apply to stay in the UK permanently, if they so wish as after the 2 or 3 years, individuals can switch to a different visa, for example a Skilled Worker visa. From there, there is a route to staying permanently in the UK.

“Every Indonesian that starts their career in the UK will help us build greater trade and investment between our nations – by acting as a bridge between UK and Indonesia. I am delighted the UK has just made it easier for Indonesian top talent to move to the UK and start their careers there. I look forward to hearing more success stories from Indonesians starting businesses in the UK selling Indonesian goods, or empowering UK businesses to invest in Indonesia through knowledge of the market here.” British Ambassador to Indonesia and Timor Leste, Owen Jenkins said//VOI

Australian Prime Minister arrival in Indonesia - 

Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese MP, visited Makassar on 7 June as part of his first official visit to Indonesia as Prime Minister. 

The Prime Minister was accompanied by Foreign Affairs Minister Senator Penny Wong, Trade Minister Senator Don Farrell, Industry Minister Ed Husic, and Member for Solomon Luke Gosling OAM.

This first visit by Australia’s Prime Minister and senior members of his Cabinet signifies the deep existing collaboration between Eastern Indonesia with Australia and demonstrates the importance of the bilateral relationship for the Australian Government.

“Indonesia is one of our closest neighbours, which is why I committed to visiting as soon as possible.

“Our two countries have a long history of cooperation and friendship, and my Government will work with Indonesia to deepen this,” said Prime Minister Albanese.

While in Makassar, the Prime Minister and delegation met with the Governor of South Sulawesi, Mr Andi Sudirman Sulaiman, Australian alumni and students at Hasanuddin University as well as visited the Eastern Pearl Flour Mill, the world’s fourth largest flour mill. Eastern Pearl, like other flour mills in Indonesia, uses high-quality Australian wheat to produce flour used in products like noodles and bread.

“I look forward to building our ties further, including to revitalise our trade relationship and promote climate, infrastructure and energy cooperation,” added Prime Minister Albanese.

According to a release receive by Voice of Indonesia on Tuesday (07/06/22), during the Annual Leaders’ Meeting in Jakarta, the Prime Minister and President Widodo discussed bilateral trade and investment, cooperation on climate and energy, and regional and global interests.

Especially important will be both sides’ ambition to unlock the potential of the Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, including to take forward the Government’s proposed $200 million climate and infrastructure fund with Indonesia//VOI