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Jokowi : Let’s Invest in Indonesia!

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he state visit of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and a number of Cabinet ministers to the Middle East one of which is to attract investors.

President Jokowi even directly invite entrepreneurs to invest.

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the best time to invest in Indonesia. Come and let’s invest in Indonesia!" said Jokowi in Indonesia-Qatar Business Forum at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Doha, Qatar, on Monday (14/9).

Jokowi explained, Indonesia is aggressively building a good infrastructure for transportation and electricity. Rapid mass transportation such as trains and Light Rail Transit (LRT) are also sold by Jokowi in the presence of the Minister of Economy of Qatar Sheikh Ahmad bin Jasim al Thany, and entrepreneurs.

President Jokowi speech at Indonesia-Qatar Business Forum at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, Doha, Qatar, on Monday (9/14/2015).

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Another reason expressed by Jokowi is about the global economic cycles that affect

many countries. Therefore, all countries should help each other, especially in terms of investment.

"We must look ahead! Good commodities are not only from nature, but also from human resources. Let's increase our human capital! Indonesia has opened up opportunities to invest in infrastructure, so that the country can focus on to bring up human resources by increasing the education and health budget," said Jokowi.

Jokowi invitation is also extended to the United Arab Emirates-Indonesia Business Summit on Sunday (13/9) at the Emirates Palace Hotel, Abu Dhabi, in front of Abu Dhabi entrepreneurs.

There was also a meeting between the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia that took place on Saturday (12/9). In the event that took place at the Crowne Hotel, Jeddah, Jokowi said the same thing.(qoi)

Jokowi Prepare to Build Two Bonded Logistics Center at Cikarang and Merak

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resident Joko Widodo preparing building two Bonded Logistics Center in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java for the manufacturing industry and another in Merak, Banten, for the fuel supply. It is hoped that this breakthrough could cut logistics cost down and in the end could turn Indonesia to become South East Asia’s center of logistic. Bonded Logistics Center is included in the deregulation package to stimulate the economy which was released not so long ago.

Coordinating Minister of Economy, Darmin Nasution said one of the government regulations (PP) being deregulated was PP No. 32 / 2009 about Bonded Area. The regulation had been amended and was being reviewed by Ministry of Law and Human Rights. The new regulation was expected to be published and applied by the end of October 2015.

With this deregulation of Bonded Logistics Center,

Darmin hoped manufacturing companies could have closer and better access of raw materials to cut down the price and lower production cost. “We heard complains about high logistics cost. Freight cost from Papua to Jakarta is higher than from China. It was because we never designed good (logistics) concept, “ said Darmin in his office, Jakarta, Friday (18/9).

Darmin said, Indonesia is one of cotton importers because high domestic demand and needs.

Every year, he added, this country bought cotton supply from USA and Russia. “But the commodity was piled in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia because they have bonded warehouse facilities there. Why not we build our own (bonded logistics center) here? So we do not need to re-import anymore,“ he said.

Finance Minister, Bambang Brodjonegoro said, Government Regulation (PP) about the bonded logistics center has been

processed at the Ministry for Economic Affairs, and will be signed or authenticated by President Jokowi. "We want to provide the best industrial facilities.

The nationwide logistics centers," said Bambang, when announcing the Economic Policy Package Volume II, at the State Palace, Jakarta , Tuesday (29/9).

Customs Agency Supports the Idea Director General of Customs and Excise Heru Pambudi explained several benefits of developing bonded logistics center. First, closing the gap between factories and raw materials domestically. Second, attracting foreign and domestic investor. Third, reducing dwelling time and logistics cost at the seaport. Fourth, increasing government tax revenue potential.

He said development of bonded logistics center could shift the stockpiling of raw materials

needed by domestic manufacturers from abroad, especially Malaysia, Portland and Singapore, to Indonesia. “To provide better access to raw materials and transaction could be done faster at anytime. It would be practical (to build bonded logistics center) close to industrial centers” he said.

According to Pambudi, this bonded logistics center or modern bonded warehouse would be built in several places depending on needs. He gave examples for manufacturing companies could be built in Jababeka, Tangerang, Ungaran, and Pasuruan. While for oil could be build in Tanjung Batu, East Borneo. Investment in bonded logistics center would be offered to private sectors because it has business potentials. Government would just support by deferring import duties and taxes for stockpiled materials before leaving bonded logistics center to domestic market.

National Cotton Distribution Center Would be Established Soon Indonesia national cotton distribution center must be established soon. It was part of the effort to manage import cotton distribution line as part of national cotton supply. So far, fluctuating cotton prices, low quality supply, and lack of certainty in supply had become challenges for local textile industries.

In Indonesia, importing cotton through resellers are still dominating national cotton supply pattern. Buying from resellers had exposed textile industries to higher prices, while about 95 % of cotton is supplied from imports.

Therefore, Indonesia textile industries

praise this amendment of government regulation (PP) of Bonded Logistics Center, because it could cut national logistics cost.

“We appreciate government step by providing regulation (of Bonded Logistics Center), it gave assurance for several businesses and industries, including textile industries. We had been waiting for this regulation, even though it was not just about cotton,” said Secretary General of Indonesia Textile Association Ernovian G. Ismy, Sunday (20/9).

Ismy agreed with Coordinating Minister of Economy that the bonded logistics center facilities at Cikarang Dry Port would shift the cotton stockpiles domestically instead of current practice in

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Domestic trading and distribution activity would reduce the needs of foreign currency; it would have positive impact to rupiah exchange rate. “In the end this policy would increase national textile industries’ competitiveness, hopefully it would lead Indonesia to become an axis in ASEAN Economic Community, “ Ismy closed his statement.(qoi)

Jokowi Economic Policy Package President Joko Widodo launched three economic policy packages in response to the current global economic conditions that affect the Indonesian economy. "We have taken steps, but these measures have not been enough. So the Government launched the first phase of the policy package, September 2015," said President Jokowi when announcing the policy packages at the State Palace, Wednesday, September 9, 2015.

Three packages of this policy was firstly, pushing national industrial competitiveness through deregulation, debureaucratization, law enforcement and increased business certainty.

Container at Port of Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.

Malaysia. It was the main purpose of this bonded logistics center. This policy would be effective to reduce partial buying and in the end could reduce import lead time for cotton. When this cotton distribution center was established, government would enjoy the tax revenue benefits by shifting the distribution activity in Indonesia.

"There are 79 regulations rewritten from the 154 rules that eliminated duplication and cut regulation that hinder competitiveness," said Jokowi. In addition, the Government is also

preparing a presidential decree, a ministerial decree to speed up the bureaucracy. Simplification of permit issuance process, strengthening synergies and improving quality of public services is also the focus of the first point in the policy package. The second point in the policy package is to accelerate the implementation of national strategic projects by eliminating existing barriers, simplifying permits, expedite the procurement of goods and to strengthen the role of head of the region to support the strategic program.

Thirdly, the government will increase investment in the property sector. The Government, said Jokowi, will issue a policy for construction of houses for low-income people and open investment opportunities in this sector as much as possible. Jokowi targets regulatory issues have been sorted out in September and October 2015.(awp)

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Opinion ATMONO SURYO

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With its economic integration strategy and the establishment of AEC (ASEAN Economic Community), ASEAN is vigorously in the process of building a single market and the development of production base. This capacity building is of immense importance to ASEAN. To strengthen its position in the highly competitive world.

It will be realized, however, that it requires the large inflow of “direct investment�: international and domestic investment. The inflow of FDI (foreign direct investment) is needed in the 10 ASEAN countries.

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The Rise of ASEAN

ASEAN’S RISE: ASEAN FDI inflow has gone up from US$20 billion in 2000 to US$ 122 billion in 2013. With Singapore as the largest receiver, followed

by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines. The other ASEAN members are following at a slower pace.

Economic size: ASEAN is rated among the largest economy in the global economy;

The most popular sectors for FDI in Indonesia (in 2014) were mining

GDP: US$2.4 trillion – the 8th largest in the world

Supported by:

US$ 4.7 billion – food industry US$ 3.1 billion – transportation, warehouse and telecommunication US$ 3.0 million – metal, machinery and electronic USS$ 2.5 billion – chemical and pharmaceutical industry US$ 2.3 billion.

Indonesia recognizes the need to restructure and reform its economic composition. From an economy which was highly dependent on agriculture and the exports of commodities. To a more balanced economy. With a greater share of manufactures and services.

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The present composition of the Indonesian economy is as follows: Industry – 45% – Services 39% – Agriculture 14%. With this composition Indonesia will be on the right track to enlarge its production base.

Population: 625 million – taking third place in the world after China and India Middle Income class: China 800 – India 210 million – ASEAN 190 Million – USA 180 million- Europe lower scale Growth rate: 2013 – China 7.7% – ASEAN 5.1% (second place) Investment inflows: 2013 – US$ 122.4 billion – top ten

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ASEAN is rated as a growing and dynamic region in the world.

Positive assessments have been made by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank and IMF. Also by international institutions such as UBS in the United States as shown below.

These assessments clearly highlights the fact that ASEAN is still facing many shortcomings and has a long list of hurdles to overcome. At the same time they recognize that ASEAN is on the rise.

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• With the goals of ASEAN expanding single market and growing production base. • TWith the projected positive progress of ASEAN and Indonesia in the years ahead. • The time has come for Indonesia to assume “de factoâ€? leadership on the basis of primus inter pares (as suggested by international observers).

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Opinion

The Global Maritime Axis and Indonesia’s Role in SLOC Security By : IGB Agastia and AA Banyu Perwita Researcher at School of International Relations, President University and Professor of International Relations, President university.

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ndonesia is and has been dependent on SLOCs in the Indo-Pacific, especially the Malacca Strait and the South China Sea. There are also minor SLOCs within Indonesia’s territory, such as the Lombok and Sunda Strait, which are often used as alternatives to the Malacca Strait. SLOC security has gained a renewed place in Indonesia’s political agenda, especially in Joko Widodo’s proposed “global maritime axis” policy.

Joko Widodo’s foreign policy lies on branding Indonesia as a “global maritime axis”. The policy works on two fronts: the strategic and economic.

On the strategic front, the global maritime axis envisions Indonesia as an Indo-Pacific maritime power through the enhancement of maritime defense capabilities.

The plan is to increase defense expenditures by 1.5 percent over the next 5 years to procure the necessary defense equipment and improve Indonesia’s naval capabilities.

Despite its size, Indonesia’s naval capabilities are subpar to smaller countries in Southeast Asia. Plans on modernizing Indonesia’s fleet have been around since the Yudhoyono era. In 2005, Yudhoyono approved the Minimum Essential Force, a long-term plan to develop Indonesia’s overall military power by 2024. The plan envisions five fleets, totalling 274 vessels, with sufficient patrolling and striking capabilities (Shekar & Liow, 2014). Aside from budget increases and military procurement, developing Indonesia’s shipbuilding industry is also one of Joko Widodo’s agenda. Joko Widodo aims for the shipbuilding industry to be able to

produce not only military-grade equipment, but also vessels fit for civilian use. The shipbuilding industry is an integral part to the global maritime axis as it would allow Indonesia to depend less on external parties for supplying the much needed logistics required to develop Indonesian maritime power.

Despite its importance, the shipbuilding sector remains underdeveloped due to taxes and insufficient funding (Jakarta Post, 2013). Given these conditions, a defense revolution, though expected, has yet to take place as reforms are advancing at a slow pace.

On the economic front, the global maritime axis seeks to capitalize on Indonesia’s geopolitical advantage as an economic maritime trade hub by bolstering port infrastructure and improving inter-island connectivity.

The objective is twofold. First, on a domestic level, enhancing inter-island connectivity by improving ports across the archipelago would provide the economic boost the outer islands desperately need.

Mostly, economic development is concentrated in the western islands (Java and Sumatera) while the Eastern islands suffer from logistics problems, causing a wide development gap and economic inequality. As a result, these islands have often been alienated from national economic activity and opt to become self-sufficient economies. The most cited problem is lack of adequate transportation facilities. Since land transport is inefficient and ineffective, the best mode of supplying the eastern islands is by sea. However, many port facilities across Indonesia have fallen into disrepair due to negligence and

inadequate funding from the government (Shekar & Liow, 2014). Thus, Joko Widodo proposed a “sea highway” (tol laut), which takes form of large carrier ships capable of mobilizing large amounts of goods and people throughout the archipelago, in an attempt to cut transportation costs and connect the eastern islands to the economic centres of Java.

Second, on an international level, improving port facilities would allow Indonesian ports to handle more economic activity from domestic and international shipping. Major ports in Indonesia, such as Tanjung Priok, suffer from inadequate storage facilities which cause long dwelling times for cargo.

The World Bank (2014) reported that in 2013, the average dwelling time at Tanjung Priok reached 6.4 days. Longer dwelling time inevitably leads to additional costs, which increases prices of goods. Measures have been taken to introduce a more efficient system based on computerisation; however, it will require more time for the system to be fully implemented.

In regard to SLOC security, Indonesia has shown that it means serious business. Since Joko Widodo’s inauguration, concentrated efforts have been made to make the global maritime axis a reality. We stress three important efforts: the “sink the vessels” policy, revitalization of the shipbuilding industry, and Indonesia’s security relations with India. These efforts mark significant progress in Indonesia’s approach to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific and the global maritime axis.

“Sink the Vessels” Economic losses due to illegal fishing in Indonesian waters have prompted Joko Widodo to start a “war against illegal fishing”.

The Indonesian government began its “sink the vessels” policy, where illegal fishing boats, were sunk. The most striking display of the policy was Indonesia’s choice to sink an illegal Chinese vessel detained in 2009 near the South China Sea. On 20 May 2015, the Gui Xei Yu 12661(a 3,000 gross tonnage vessel) was destroyed, along with 40 other detained ships from ASEAN countries, to commemorate National Awakening Day. Minister Susi Pudjiastuti denies the act as a “show of force” and insists it an enforcement of Indonesian law (Jakarta Post, 2015).

Indonesia’s extreme approach to illegal fishing raises questions on how Joko Widodo approaches regional relations. It is unclear whether Joko Widodo wants to pursue populism or regional cordiality. As the deadline for the ASEAN Community draws near, members of ASEAN are expected to ideally maintain harmonious relations to proceed with regional economic integration. Sinking vessels of fellow ASEAN members is deviant to Indonesia’s benevolent regionalism since the Yudhoyono era and has caused uncertainty among other ASEAN members, raising questions on Indonesia’s regional intentions. An editorial in The Straits Times (2014) called for an “eloquent point man to put the scope of Indonesia’s nationalism in the proper perspective” and for Indonesia to “ensure diplomatic relations in the region are safeguarded”.

Beijing has also expressed concerns over the destruction of

the Chinese vessel. Hong Lei, spokesman for the foreign ministry, stated that China is “gravely concerned” and asks for clarification of Indonesia’s actions. Hong Lei further called for the safeguarding of “legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies” (Channel News Asia, 2015). Thayer (2014) also cautioned Joko Widodo from sacrificing long-term relations with ASEAN in favour of populist policies. While the act of sinking Chinese ships shows consistency on enforcing its policy, it is feared that the incident would only serve to heighten tensions with China and jeopardize attempts to bring order to the South China Sea.

Revitalizing the Shipbuilding Industry Despite Indonesia being an archipelago, the shipbuilding industry remains underdeveloped. There are around 100 shipyards in Indonesia. A majority are used for repairs and commerce, while only a few are used for shipbuilding. The shipbuilding industry is dominated by four major state-owned enterprises: PT PAL, PT Dok dan Perkapalan Surabaya, PT Industri Kapal Indonesia, and PT Dok dan Perkapalan Kodja Bahari.

Production is relatively small; only 100 vessels per annum are produced (Lee, 2015).

Despite being an essential industry for the success of the global maritime axis, the industry faces cumbersome taxes and a severe lack of human resources. In 2013, Indonesian shipbuilders struggled to meet their production targets.

Shipbuilding components are mostly imported and are subject

to additional import tax, resulting in higher production costs and ultimately, higher prices. A ship produced in an Indonesian shipyard can cost up to thirty percent more than a Chinese ship (Jakarta Globe, 2015). High taxes have caused the industry to be concentrated in Batam, where due to its status as a Free Trade Zone, import taxes are not imposed.

According to Susilo Bambang Sulisto, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), the shipbuilding industry requires more “professional human resources” skilled in engineering, financing, and law if Indonesia’s shipbuilding industry wants to have the capacity to meet global demand (Antara News, 2015). In 2013, Indonesia and South Korea signed a technology transfer agreement between PT PAL and Daewoo.

However, according to M. Firmansyah Arifin, Chief Director of PT PAL, the technology transfer would not fully benefit Indonesia. Based on the terms of the agreement, the Indonesian experts sent to South Korea were only limited to observing submarine blueprints and were not given a hands-on experience in the production of submarines (Tempo, 2013). Indonesia still lacks the expertise needed to engineer new blueprints and adopt foreign technologies into the domestic shipbuilding industry.

To address the issue, Joko Widodo, in line with the global maritime axis, has devised a five-year plan to revitalize the shipbuilding industry. Three fiscal incentives were provided i.e. a revision of tax laws to abolish value-added tax on

shipbuilding facilities, subsidization of import tariffs, and tax allowances on income tax. Rent waivers are also included for state-owned enterprises as a non-fiscal incentive (Kementerian BUMN, 2014). As for the issue of human resources, a large amount of investment in research and development is required before Indonesia’s shipbuilding industry can get on its feet.

Conclusion Under Joko Widodo, Indonesia has started its first step to becoming a maritime power in the Indo-Pacific as SLOC security becomes an increasingly vital agenda for great powers and developing economies in the region. Indonesia has made it clear that it will no longer tolerate infringement of its territorial waters and has begun to modernize its navy to ensure it has the capabilities required to secure SLOCs in the Indo-Pacific. Additionally, Indonesia has started to build multilateral initiatives to achieve its goal. All in all, SLOC security has definitely become a top priority for the Joko Widodo administration.

Additional challenges, however, await Indonesia. In commencing its “sink the vessels” policy, Indonesia would to best not to jeopardize relations with neighbours and China, especially given the hostile situation in the South China Sea. As for revitalizing the shipbuilding industry, Indonesia still requires adequate human resources to develop ships before achieving self-sufficiency. On the multilateral level, Indonesia still has ways to go before integrating the global maritime axis into a regional security architecture.

The Potentials of RI Marine Currents to Generate Electricity By : Samsul Hadi Chairman of The Institute Archipelago Study (LKN), House of Creation for Great Indonesia (RKIH).

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s an archipelago nation with waters area spreading as vast as 5.8 million km2, Indonesia has a huge potential to generate electricity from marine currents. It is estimated that the total electrical power that can be generated from marine currents in Indonesia could reach 6000 MW. The question is what kind of technology suitable for the waters in Indonesia to produce electricity effectively and efficiently.

that already exist today, with a capacity of 10 kW, would be more effective if using 3 units (30 kW) with a total investment of Rp1.4 trillion.

Other technologies were ever tested, among others, was Kobold turbine made in Italy with a capacity of 300 kW in the Lombok Strait and the Alas Strait. In addition, the use of VIVACE mounted on SWATH (Small Waterplan Area Twin Hull) vessel. Both proved to be prospective.

With the depleting oil reserves as the main source of non-renewable fossil energy, it is time for Indonesia to seek alternative sources of energy, especially the renewable ones. Considering that the growth of electrical energy consumption in Indonesia reached 7% per year in the recent years and is expected to rise 8.3% to 10% in the period of 2015-2019. One promising source of renewable energy is the marine currents.

Various studies have been conducted to find the most effective and efficient way to harness marine currents as a source of electricity generation.

One is performed by Adil Mahfudz Firdaus, Tridoyo Kusumastanto and I Wayan Nurjaya from Bogor Agriculture University.

The VIVACE on SWATH technology relies more on the waves. When tested in the Karimata Strait by Lilik Aprilia Savitri from the Sepuluh November Institute of Technology (ITS), the results showed that the wavelength of 2-3 meters generated 39 kW of electrical power per meter length of the waves.

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They did an analysis on the technical and financial feasibility in the marine current energy development in the Madura Strait. The study was conducted in the village of West Sukolilo and Suramadu Bridge, East Java Province.

While the Marine Current Power Generation (PLTAL) used in the

research was a prototype developed by the Indonesian Hydrodynamic Laboratory (BPPH) - Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPTP).

The results showed that the power generation by marine currents in the Sunda Strait was dominated by the movement of

the tides than by other factors such as wind pressure, seismic and wave movements. The highest current during the measurements in the study was recorded at 1.3 meters per second (m/s) with an average of 0.47 m/s.

In the meantime the electric power generated the highest was recorded at 3,863 watts and the

lowest was at 1,780 watts per day.

Meanwhile from the secondary data, it could be predicted that the potential peak power would be generated during the month of January, in which the highest current could reach 35 cm/s and the power that could be generated would reach 3,790 watts per day. While the lowest marine

current would be likely to occur in November at the speed of 1.2 cm/s with a power output at 28 watts.

For the cost-benefit analysis, the results showed that the most profitable investment is to use PLTAL with the capacity of 3 MW (still under development) with a total investment of Rp119.5 trillion. While PLTAL

Currently in Europe a turbine is capable of producing 1.2 MW of electrical power from the marine currents of 2.5-3.5 m/s in the duration of 16 hours per day.

Indonesia, through researches road map on the energy of marine currents in the waters of the archipelago, has targeted to be able to produce up to 400 kW of electricity per turbine in 2025, depending on the location of the turbines to be placed.

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Collaborate with Local Government Accelerate the development of the state border in five years became one focus of the work undertaken by the Ministry of Rural Development of Disadvantaged Regions and Transmigration. Therefore, the ministry led by Marwan Jafar has been uniting step with district Regardless of the whether governors in the border region we stillcould have so thator thenot construction be doneplenty immediately. of oil and gas

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Kalimantan, on Thursday (17/9). “The development of the border region is firmly using two equivalent approaches, security approach and welfare (prosperity approach). Plus the momentum of the issuance of Law No. 6 Year 2014 concerning the village that gives attention to the

Our Oil and Gas Reserves independence of the community and the village,� said Marwan.

Marwan added, the governance system, social, cultural, and political, which is closest to neighboring countries are in the village, so villages and rural areas border should serve By SirajinElthe Munir Bustami as the center of attention in developing Indonesian border.

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until today issued data on Indonesia’s oil and gas reserves ei“Joint agreement in the implether by the Energy and Mineral

"This morning we met the Ambassador of Russia, in order to boost business cooperation relationship of trade with Russia. Russia a country that has a lot of experience in gas, including gas exporter of the world, to Europe, China, and so on, there may be things that we can continue," said Rizal at the Ministry for the Maritime Office, Thamrin, Jakarta, Thursday (17/9)

As well as infrastructure field, in accordance with the directives of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), development must be built evenly distributed throughout Indonesia through maritime concept. Rizal sees many opportunities for cooperation with Russia.

Kalimantan to Sabah-Malaysia; mentation of resettlement is one Galuzin out of the room and Papua to Papua New Guinea mechanism, developed in the provide information directly to (PNG); and East Nusa Tenggara regional autonomy era to members of the media were to Timor Leste. Border between address the issues that have been present.

"President really wants to get up Indonesia and Malaysia in the an obstacle to the implementaways (sea toll) to all regions The government not until today data on Indonesia’s oiltoll and gas reserves whole of Borneo, consists of 14 has tion still of transmigration,� saidissued Rizal said that this was his first in Indonesia. We export this regions which in 8the districts, eitherareby EnergyMarwan.(qoi) and Mineral Resources Ministry National Board.

In onerailroad of meeting or withthe Galuzin sinceEnergy possibility, including served as minister.

Many things construction plan, from Central the hearings between the House Commission VII and geologists in 2011, geologists said that were discussed, although more Kalimantan to East Kalimantan they too didn’t know how much oilfocused and gas reserves Indonesia on the issue of energy whichhas. has been stagnant," said and infrastructure.

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Puan Maharani : Accelerate Rural Development and Improve Services for Rural Communities

On the same occasion, Galuzin said that Russian companies could encourage maritime concept promoted by the Indonesian government. Russia could also help supply the energy needs of Indonesia, such as oil and gas, and nuclear.

"There are many potential that can be cooperated between the two countries, to encourage maritime power through modernization and infrastructure development in Indonesia. The company can get involved in the shipping industry, fisheries, oil and gas exports from Russia and the matter of nuclear energy," said Galuzin.

Russia also possesses a lot of population. This is an opportunity to encourage the Russians to come to travel to Indonesia.

"We will encourage the Russians to come here, as well as Indonesian people can go to Russia. Many possibilities can be cooperated," he said.(azw)

The Ministry of Industry Boost the National Multifarious Industries Becoming Mainstay

Globalization and the Challenges of Indonesia’s Management of the Bureaucracy

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Puan Maharani said that rural development must be accelerated and public services for rural communities must be better as village funds have been disbursed. Puan deliver it while giving a briefing to thousands of government officials in Jakarta as it is written in a press release “International on Thursday (17/9).

administration, The district-level government even when it is officials were present in Jakarta aligned with the to assist trained personnel and villagers in the use of developwishes of the people ment funds. “With the amount of concerned, is almost resources and authority given to the village, then the public always imposed services for rural communities mustfrom be outside�(David better, open and accountable,� said Puan.

Harland) According to Puan, the use of village funds as a form of implementation of the Village Act not only requires institutional governance. But also needed change and reform of the paradigm, perspective and culture of any government officials who run this system. “It takes our commitment to change the way of thinking, way of working, and a way of life in make rural communities the subject of development. This change is part of the Mental Revolution,� said Puan.

As the subject of development, said Puan, community and village officials must draw up development plans in

accordance with its authority, which is aligned with the district or city development planning.

Puan added, Rural Development Planning must be conducted in a participatory manner by involving rural communities through the Rural Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbangdes).

The Ministry of Industry is working to boost the national multifarious industries such as avadtechnologies.com footwear, leather, cookware and other various products. This is because the industry plays a major role in the absorption of employment and foreign exchange.

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“In order for the implementation of rural development run more he sentence optimally, village officialsabove and there the public shows should that be given international assistance. Itareshould be built (globalization) roles patterns of guidance, superviin the public adsion, and consultation provided ministration management of a by the Central Government and country.

International intervenLocal Government to the village tion, in this case international authorities and BPD,� saidunprePuan. administration, is often

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ventable in domestic lives. This is To speedaup the range distribution and because wide of issues, processes and actors in use of village funds, involved said Puan, the administration/bureaucracy three ministers had made a joint have dimensions. decreeinternational under the coordination of The question now is how a counthe ministry she leads. The third try with its administration caminister is the Minister of Home pacity can maintain its integriaffairs, the Minister of Finance, ty and sovereignty in managing andbureaucracy the Minister of Village, its to achieve its naDisadvantaged Regions, tional development agenda. and Transmigration.

Domestification and internationalization process will play “President also bigger roles Joko in the Widodo government’s management in the era of globeen conveyed directives to balization whichdistribution, traditional speed upin the borders of a country will become management and use of the more andFund more in blurred. of Village 2015,�One said the impacts that we will encounPuan. ter from such a process is growing demand for better transJoint decree of the three minisparency, accountability and ters was set up some basic professionalism in dealing with things.

The first thing, said both national and international Puan, help provide preparaissues.

Our tounwillingness and tion of report format regarding incapability in managing nation-

the use of the village funds, and

Director General of Chemical Industry, Textiles, and Multifarious (IKTA) Harjanto said the chances of development of multifarious industries in the country are still quite large. This is supported by consumption levels continue to rise for a variety of industrial products, such as footwear, leather tanning, musical instruments, toys, sports equipment, optical products, a variety of about other quires an and understanding consumer products downstream. countries’ needs for coordina-

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Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Puan Maharani

steered regent or mayor establishes basic regulations. al development matters profesAmong these is the distribution sionally will only open the door andforeign management of either village to intervention, by funds, asthat well as signed providing countries have certain accords those that have assistance orand facilities. not. These are already reflected in a widethat, rangePuan of development Besides continued, problems, especially in the manthe government also provides agement of the domestic natural guidance in setting priorities for resources. the use of village funds. Village There are at least three crucial funds, said Puan, should be points related to the actors inprioritized forbureaucracy the development volved in our manof rural infrastructure, such as agement.

First of all, the country rural roads, bridges, actors are the most waterways, important ponds,intertiary irrigation and and actors the administration water treatment. bureaucracy management. Sec-

“Village funds priority is to meet

the basic needs, such as neighborhood center developondly, thehealth specific inter-government, actors development of World rural mental such as the health posts, and early childhood Bank, IMF and others.

Thirdeducation activities.

In addition, ly, multinational actors such as multinational companies.

Based the village fund is also preferred on explanations above, there forthe local economic development, are least two markets, consequences suchat as rural fish that we need to know unauctions, revolving loanand portfoderstand lio,� said about Puan. international ad-

tion cooperation pattern among "Therefore, the multifarious state bureaucratic institutions. national industries need to On the other hand, this model also referstotoreceive the interaction continue attentionpatin terns between the state of actors the policy development the and non-state actors in providindustry," said Minister of ing public andwhich services.

Industry in policies his speech was In this context, the term comread by Harjanto while officially monly used to explain the interopen the Products Exhibition of action pattern between state and Multifarious Industries 2015 at non-state actors is informal inPlasa Pameran Industri, and the ternational administration Ministry of Industry, Jakarta. bureaucracy. This concept refers to administration and bureau"I extend my appreciation to all cracy regulations and manage-

ministration development.

Therefore, Puan said, all parties First of all, pragmatism, the should cooperate on the what basisinof necessity to understand integrity, work ethic and mutual ternational administration and cooperation is toinensure the bureaucracy order tothat underimplementation of the Village stand the “relational state modActOncan the model people’s el�. onerealize hand, this rewelfare.(qoi)

those that have foster and

ment which make both domestic and international accords become more flexible, not too binding with regards to many of the state’s non-political issues.

At this point, the demand for full competence on international administration and bureaucracy in this globalization era becomes higher because it will affect the effectiveness level that can be applied in various local, national SALEHHUSIN.NET and global issues. The adminisMinister of Industry Saleh Husin. tration competence is also related with the quality of good public governance which carries 8 all the needs of the national develop national multifarious (eight) characteristics, nameindustry to be able to improve its industries.

I also hope that this ly: participatory, consensus, accompetitiveness with various exhibition can be an excellent countability, transparancy, reimprovements policies, includbusiness meeting between sponsiveness, effectiveness and ing development of national entrepreneurs, exporters and all efficiency, equitability and commultifarious industries. relevant stakeholders in order to pliance with the law. develop national multifarious Secondly, the lack of or abDirector General of IKTA industries," said Harjanto. sence of competence in bureauconvey national multifarious cracy will only lead to three types Competitiveness Improveof malgovernance, namely bad industries currently reaches governance, weak governance 1.035 companies and has permement and underdeveloped global govating labor as much 1,08 million ernance.

The In the midst of athree globalmalgovereconompeople with a total value of nances which the are government marked by ic slowdown, investments in 2014 amounted weak national leadership and continues to carry out extra to Rp21,23 trillion. lack of austerity will only remeasures for the resilience of the sult in various multidimensionnational industry contained in Meanwhile, total export value of al problems in theaslocal, nationthe mandate of the President of national multifarious industries al and international level. That’s the Republic of Indonesia on in 2014 reached USD11,13 exactly what Indonesia is facing Economic Policy Package Phase billion, or contributing to the right now in its national developI. In this respect, the Ministry of ment management. nation's exports amounted to

The lack of or absence of competence in bureaucracy will only lead to three types of malgovernance, namely bad governance, weak governance and underdeveloped global governance.

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Corporation PT Jababeka Tbk, PT Jababeka Tbk Cooperate with Selangor Obtains “A(idn)” Investor for 100 Cities Projects National Rating

PT Jababeka Tbk (“the Company”) has been issued a “A(idn)” national long term rating with a stable outlook by Fitch Ratings.

The Company’s rationale for obtaining a local rating is partially driven by Bank Indonesia’s requirement for Indonesian corporates to have a minimum rating of BB for foreign currency debt starting next year.

In addition, the Company would like to be ready and have a

variety of funding sources available to it when and if there is a need to raise funds.

Furthermore, a local rating increases transparency in our view and provides a national equivalent to our international rating.

The Company notes that there are no plans to raise funds at the moment as the Company has sufficient cash on its balance sheet and undrawn bank loan facilities amounting to US$ 42 million.

As it stands CAPEX for the remainder of the year will be funded by internally generated cash. In addition, such CAPEX are mainly for land acquisition, which are largely discretionary in nature. (tim)

100 Cities project is the construction and development of 100 cities spread across the provinces in Indonesia.

The cities will be self-sufficient city, through the city to the maximum utilization of the potential of opening up more and more jobs.

In order to realize the project of 100 cities, PT Jababeka Tbk, which is one of the largest industrial estate developer in Southeast Asia, plans to hold an investor from neighbour country, Selangor, Malaysia.

The agreement of investment can be done with the meeting between the PT Jababeka Tbk represented by Sutedja Sidarta Darmono as Chairman Graha Buana Cikarang with the investors from Selangor,

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Chairman Graha Buana Cikarang, Sutedja Sidarta Darmono with investor from Selangor, Malaysia.

Malaysia. At the meeting, Chairman Graha Buana Cikarang, Sutedja Sidarta Darmono, said "With 100 projects this city,

investors are expected to cooperate with Jababeka mainly investors from Selangor".

"In addition to Cikarang, we also

offer Kendal as an industrial city in Central Java, and Tanjung Lesung which has been designated as a Special Econom-

ic Zone (SEZ), especially for the tourism industry in Indonesia," he added.(rns)

Bank Mayora Held Trade Finance Seminar at Jababeka As one of the major private banks in Indonesia, Bank Mayora held Trade Finance Seminar in Jababeka Cikarang Golf & Country Club on Wednesday (23/9).

The seminar was held with cooperation of Bank Mayora, Chemco and Jababeka.

The seminar was attended by the

management of Bank Mayora, including Jap Chin Phing as Director of Business, Sution as Head of International Banking Division, Helena Gultom as Head Division of Treasury, Jababeka Sales Manager Grace Octalian , Cikarang Dry Port Account Executive Datum Mas'Mirdhana and the ranks of Cikarang Director General

Customs. "As of today we have had 36 offices, and hope in October we will open again our main branch in Surabaya," said Jap Chin Phing, who also the alumni of National Chengchi University in Taipei, Taiwan.

Meanwhile, in his presentation, Sution as Head of International Banking Division of Bank Mayora tell, since 2012 the Bank Mayora has received legal from Bank Indonesia to conduct international transactions.

Jap Chin Phing hoped until the end of this year Bank Mayora can built to 40 branches.

Sution added that not all banks receive legal services of international transactions.

In order to support international transaction services products it also has Nostro Account with the Bank correspondent in the United States, Singapore, Tokyo and Hong Kong.

Sution said Trade Finance is a financial services provided by Bank Mayora to facilitate the movement of goods or services

transactions conducted by the customer, especially in the export and import trade transactions.

In this case, the Bank provides a solution in the form of products and services, on the level of risk of the customer.

Trade-related exports and imports, said Sution that Bank

Mayora also provide facilities to the exporters and importers through credit indirectly (Indirect Loans) with the issuance of some types of letter of credit among Top Performance (Sight), Futures (Usance), and Usance Payable at Sight (UPAS).(hrs)

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Event Gallery Indonesia Taiwan Business Council (ITBC) Monthly Gathering Indonesia Taiwan Business Council (ITBC) held monthly gathering on September 23rd, 2015 at President Lounge Menara Batavia, Jakarta.This event regularly held by the board that facilitates the investment of Taiwanese firms to Indonesia by providing necessary information on doing business in the country and establish contacts with local business people as potential partners.

President University Model United Nations 2015 President University held Model United Nations 2015 event at GrandeValore Hotel & Conference Centre, Cikarang, from September 16-19th, 2015.

Foreign Ministry Ambassador Forum Foreign Ministry Ambassador Forum held an event with the theme “ASEAN Economic Integration Towards Economic Integration Zone In Asean Economic Community Framework”.

This event was held at Jayakarta Room I, Foreign Ministry at Wednesday, September 23rd 2015.

Industrial Goes To Campus

Breakfast Dialogue Financial Club and Melbourne Business School held a Breakfast Dialogue with the theme “Analytics Get Paralysed If You Dont Analyse” with Professor Ujwal Kayande, Director Centre For Business Analytics, Melbourne Business School. Moderated by Pri Notowidigdo, Managing Partner of Amrop Indonesia at The Financial Club, Jakarta on Tuesday, September 8th, 2015.

Feasibility Study of Cikarang Bekasi Laut PT Pelabuhan Indonesia II held a Feasibility Study of Cikarang Bekasi Laut for Cargo Container Transportation through River at Cikarang, Wednesday (2/9). On the occasion, also attended Director of PT Pelindo II Richard Joost Lino and Vice Governor of West Java Deddy Mizwar.

Indonesian Industry Magazine and President University held a seminar themed "Industrialist Goes to Campus” with Suryadi Sasmita, Indonesia Wacoal Chairman and Vice Chairman of Apindo" at President Lounge Menara Batavia, Jakarta, Thursday (10/9).

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Event Gallery Jababeka Executive Tenant Golf Tournament Jababeka Infrastructure held a golf tournament with the title Jababeka Executive Tenant (JET) on Wednesday (9/30/2015) at the Jababeka Golf and Country Club (JGCC) Kota Jababeka, Cikarang.

The tournament was attended by Jababeka Industrial Estate Tenant and member of JGCC.A total of 100 golfers this tournament. The tournament was organized collaboration Jababeka Infrastructure with PT. Bayu Buana Gemilang as a main sponsor and some national banking companies.The first came out as the winner in the best nett Flight C is Mr. Taka. Meanwhile, the first winner in Flight B was Mr. Leo and Flight A, Mr. Sony Setiawan. While the lucky prize draw, Rp. 10 million cash won by Mr. Meswandi.

AFR & ICWA "East Asia Security Outlook And National Policy" The signing of Memorandum of Understanding Cooperation between The Association of Foreign Relations, Taiwan and The Indonesia Council of World Affairs. In this event there alse a discussion on “East Asia Security Outlook And National Policy�.

This event was held on Tuesday September 29th, 2015 at President Lounge, Menara Batavia Jakarta.

FGD Development Policy of Railway Link Tanjung Priok Port to CIkarang Dry Port Coordinating Ministry for the Maritime and Resources held the Forum Group Discussion (FGD) event to discuss development policy of railway link between T anjung Priok Port to Cikarang Dry Port. The event was held at Jababeka Golf & Country Club, Cikarang, West Java, on Thursday (3/9).

Indonesia WOW Brand 2015 PT Jababeka Tbk won Golden Champion Indonesia WOW Brand 2015 Residential Property Developer - Asset<10T. Representing PT Jababeka to received the Award is Director of PT Jababeka, Sutedja Sidarta Darmono.

The Indonesia WOW Brand 2015 was held at Ritz Carlton Pacific Place Jakarta, Septembr 29th 2015.

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Event Gallery Jababeka HRD Forum Jababeka held HRD Forum with the theme “Program Pensiun” invites Aditya Warman of Apindo Training Center and BPJS Employment. This event was held at Metro Suites Hotel Kota Jababeka, New Cikarang, Bekasi,West Java, on Wednesday, September 2nd, 2015.

Bon Jovi Live in Jakarta 2015 Photo By: Muljadi Suganda

Held at the Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) Jakarta, Friday( 9/11/2015 ). The band from New Jersey, the United States was performed along the 1.5 hours without stopping. Summary of 32 years of Bon Jovi as the legendary rock band presented through songs like 'Bad Medicine' ,'Runaway' , 'Lost Highway', 'Because We Can' to the most recent song ' We Don’t Run'.

Taiwan Acrobatik Show Taipei Economic and Trade Office held Taiwan Acrobatic Show performed by the National Taiwan College of Performing Arts (NTCPA) Acrobatic Troupe at Sense International Executive Club Dining Theater, Mangga Dua Square 5th Floor, Jakarta, Tuesday September 8th, 2015.

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Jokowi Opened Sail Tomini 2015 at Pangi Beach, Parigi Moutong District, Central Sulawesi President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), officially opened the Sail Tomini 2015 that held at Kayu Bara Beach, Tomini, Central Parigi District, Moutong Parigi district, Central Sulawesi, Saturday (19/09/2015).

Jokowi, shortly before opening the Sail Tomini, he appreciate Sail Tomini 2015. He hoped that the event continues to be implemented in the future and improved preparation for its implementation.

Indonesia is known as the largest archipelago in the world.

“Therefore, Indonesia would make the sea as the future of the nation by focusing development

in the maritime field. In fact, Indonesia should be the Axle of the Maritime World,” he said.

Maritime shaft is a development concept that involves many ministry, the relevant institutions. To make Indonesia as the axis of the Maritime World, certainly not only through the development of infrastructure and the fleet of commercial ships, but oriented development on the five pillars of maritime culture, preserve and manage marine resources, development and connectivity maritime, diplomacy, maritime, and build strength maritime defense.

20 warships join sailing pass during Sail Tomini

Later, after Sail Tomini 2015 was opened, 20 warships from the Eastern Fleet Command of the Indonesian Navy, have joined a sailing pass organized during international maritime event Sail Tomini 2015 on Pangi Beach, Parigi Moutong District, Central Sulawesi.

Warships from the Eastern Fleet Command (Koarmatim) have dominated the event, Lt Col Maman Sulaeman, spokesman of the Koarmatim, said in a statement, Sunday.

Commander of the Battle Force of the Eastern Fleet Command First Admiral ING Ariawan, in his capacity as the commander

of the Sail Tomini task force, said the sailing pass was also participated in by warships from the Western Fleet Command (Koarmabar).

"Koarmatim has sent 20 warships, and Koarmabar six warship," he stated.

Foreign warships participating in the sailing pass include RSN Endeavour from Singapore, HMAS Wolongong from Australia, KD Sri Indera Sakti and KD Baung from Malaysia, Yunchen 571 from China, and Jeonbuk 813 from South Korea.

Some 100 traditional boats, 18 fishing boats, 25 patrol boats, and 51 yachts have also taken part in the event.(azw)

“As the gate in the corridor east of Jakarta, the strong growth of the industry in Cikarang be more points to make it as a new growth center property business,” said founder of the Lippo Group, Mochtar Riady, Monday (20/09/2015).

Mochtar said, compared to other regions of Jakarta eastern corridor, such as Bekasi, West and East Bekasi, Cikarang is estimated to be more quickly developed into an alternative to

residential areas (residential) and commercial. The region can even be become an independent city in the next three to five years into the future.

Currently Cikarang itself has become one of the seven zones in the industrial area of Bekasi Regency. There are about 4,000 companies located in the region and an estimated 21,000 expatriates working in Cikarang and surrounding region.

Observers properties of Indonesia Property Watch (IPW) Tranghanda Ali said that in the future the Cikarang area has a great chance of becoming a new economic base. With the economic potential that is different from other areas in Greater Jakarta, the region will continue

to grow into a large industrial area.

As is known, there are three major industrial areas in the region, namely the Jababeka approximately 5,000 hectares, 3,000 hectares more Lippo Cikarang, and Delta Mas area of 3,000 hectares. All three are each creating an integrated region and making it the largest industrial areas in the world.

“Currently, many Japanese companies are moving into the area Cikarang to build the automotive industry. In addition, there is also from China. This is quite remarkable and makes the area Cikarang be great in the future,” said Ali. He added that the impact of industrial growth in Cikarang

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Margonda Highway At Depok Will Be A Pilot Region

Cikarang, The New Shenzhen City in Indonesia Cikarang, West Java is an area development at this time, continue to be supported as an integrated complex arrangement. The development of the region could be a base resembling industrial city like in Shenzhen City of China.

President Jokowi speech at the opening of Sail Tomini 2015.

today will encourage the business prospects of the property to be bigger and stronger.

Economic growth in the region could beat any other region.

Moreover, the future will come shopping malls, hotels, and apartments for the upper middle class.

Such growth, continued Ali, triggered by the presence of expatriates in this region who need a place to stay. Hdirnya expatriates reached 20 thousand over the region to open up opportunities high demand for housing and shelter.

“We have already started a lot of developers who looked at the industrial area. They started to build shelters that are tailored to the needs of the expatriate lifestyle,” said Ali.(avn)

Depok Mayor Nur Mahmudi Ismail asserted, Margonda Highway will remain a pilot region.

Where businesses, people that use the highway and the transportation must providing an example for others.

"Institutions such as the Department of Transportation, the police and municipal police must fully support," says Nur Mahmudi at Depok, Saturday (9/26/2015).

Additionally, Nur Mahmudi also hope that business people can give to the type of business that really describe the existing observance. Right now is to build drainage for the infrastructure.

"So that Margonda would be a perfect example of the need to support the installation of the cyber city and smart city. The need of piping for water and electricity and also communication tools will be

easily installed in Depok," he explained.

Furthermore he revealed, to add the beauty of Margonda Highway, Depok City Government will add a couple of points that are on the road for greening it. Although the space is not too big, but he believes it will add beauty of Margonda.

"Greening remains because the ingredients were there in the middle of the width of two meters, according to the capacity that was there. Besides the pavement also will be added," he explained.

However, Nur Mahmudi noted that in addition to sidewalks should still have space. It will confirm to the businesses must prepare the space for planting trees.

"It's a small plant, not to a large tree. Otherwise it will be coupled pot plants to keep them dense. At least there is no shelter," he said.(azw)

Parepare Will Have a Type B Hospital The Parepare Government wishes to have a Type B Hospital, will be soon be achieved. It was created after the municipal government of Pare Pare doing groundbreaking Type B Hospital.

Mayor Parepare, M Taufan Pawe explained, the construction of Type B RS is an investment and answers local government in facilitating the needs of society in terms of health. The existence of this hospital will benefit for 14 districts/cities to have a health referral in Parepare.

health referral to Makassar during 2015. Most of the people who get the referral because they are less disease.

Could be insurmountable by Andi Makkasau hospital facilities. With the RS Type B, Taufan hope these patients get better care with adequate hospital facilities.

RS Type B will be built on a land area of 2.4 hectares. The building has three towers with seven floors of each tower.

The hospital also has a specifica-

tion 1000 rooms with 200 rooms Type 1 and 2, type 3 450 rooms, 100 rooms and 50 VIP rooms ICU. The number of rooms will be able to accommodate 3,000 patients.

"Hopefully the end of this December four floors in the main tower could be completed," said Taufan.

Parepare more brilliant in terms of health.

South Sulawesi Governor Syahrul Yasin Limpo said, a government must not only provide good economy. But providing education, religion, health and well-balanced. To that end, the construction of the hospital became the main thing in regional development.

In addition to being a place serving the health, the hospital will also be a place to learn students majoring in health. The program is carried out to make

"Although not all facilities could be free, to be sure health facilities to improve the welfare of society as a whole," said Syahrul.(awp)

"Parepare today become one of the city transit in South Sulawesi. Many people who use the facilities in this city, including for treatment," said Taufan on Sunday (9/27/2015).

Margonda Highway and the residential at Depok, West Java.

Palu City Held Coordination Meeting To Maintain Regional Security

According to the Taufan, Andi Makkasau hospital facilities located in Parepare is now quite alarming. With a population of Parepare reached 150,000, plus the thousands of people outside the area that occupies Parepare, RS Andi Makkasau it is only able to serve 500 patients.

Consisting of 300 outpatients and 200 inpatients.

Minimum hospital services is making people who have economic Parepare prefer to make a reference to the city of Makassar when they experience health problems.

Data from the Health Department, about 1,150 residents have

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The representatives of the stakeholders at the regional intelligence community coordination meeting (Kominda) level of Palu CIty was held in Palu mayor’s office on Tuesday (9/22/2015).

Mayor of Palu, Andi H SH Mulhanan Tombolotutu directly lead the coordination meeting. A number of important agenda discussed in the meeting, including about stability, the next general election, the construction of worship houses issue, to all other aspects related to the problems that had been sticking up in the city of Palu.

Hospital Type B at Cianjur, West Java .

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Mayor of Palu, Andi H SH Mulhanan Tombolotutu said, people need a sense of security from the official in the city of Palu, but to realize it needs to

intervene on all sides and not only be charged to law enforcement officials only.

“I have a mint in the respective RT/RW to maintain, inform and supervise the environment, there may be a thief or other things that infiltrated into their territory can be reported to the Police or Koramil. Security is our shared responsibility, “he said.

To maintain the security of the region, of course, as people who want to live and a safe life, serene and peaceful, security is not the duty and responsibility of the police alone, but the responsibility of all components of the nation, be it police, military and other mass organizations. (azw)

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Business In Cooperation with the Netherlands, Ahok Build 17 Islands Reclamation Project Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) learning from the Netherlands for the island reclamation project. He is ready to cooperate with the Netherlands in building the island of O, P and Q as a logistics center "We immediately make the MoU, we want them to help deal with 17 islands (the reclamation project NCICD), they help us to deal with. What we pursue immediately is to build the O, P, Q island that have been analyzed in order to become a logistics hub port," said Ahok at City Hall, Jalan Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, Friday (25/9).

"So I said to Mr. Lino (President Director of PT Pelindo II), we shall call this the Port of Jakarta, so Rotterdam and Jakarta is not only sister city, but also sister port for networking logistics.

Why do we invite Pelindo III? For as Rotterdam there Amsterdam Port, which of course they

are facing the same problems," he continued.

Ahok also got exposure, that there are some people there who live on the lake. He can not close his admiration when told about the water net management.

"Then they let me see the water net, the center of the Netherlands water, including waste water, so people can stay on the lake as long as they paid, there are plugs for dirty water, gas and clean water. Approximately one house will run out 900 euros a month," he explained.

"It's interesting, I think if you want to learn the water, learn Jakarta, among many countries that most fit with us is Netherlands. They knows us for a long,

long time," he added.

Besides talking about the reclaimed island, Ahok also had received the exposure of a Dutch citizen who has been doing a study on the condition of Jakarta, especially the area of Kampung Pulo. According to them, the normalization of Ciliwung across Kampung Pulo should completed in 2012 ago.

The slogan of this application is “Write what you do, and do what you write.” In use, civil and regional work units (SKPD) must fill in a form work on a daily basis, will be assessed by the immediate supervisor and the assessment team.The output form of work performance, appropriate level (grade), which resulted in the payment of allowances work performance (TPK).

“Through this application, the performance of civil servants and holds can be seen in real time, so as to improve the welfare apparatus with reference to the fairness principle of equal pay for equal job. The application also encourages healthy competition among officials, “added Illiza.

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National Monument “Monas” located at Central Jakarta.

Palembang Will Be Sumatera Economic Gateway who visit Palembang to obtain business opportunities in two to three years ahead.

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Ampera bridge at Palembang, South Sumatera.

Palembang City Government is targeting to be the gateway economy in Sumatra after being chosen to host the Asian Games in 2018.

Expert Staff for Development, Economic and Investment Sudirman Tegoeh in Palembang on Saturday (26/09/2015), said that this target is realistic, the Palembang city will be equipped with modern infrastructure

facilities supporting the Asian Games and the number of flights within the country and abroad.

"During this field is the reference, but it soon switched to Palembang. The proof, there are now 30 service flights every day," he said.

Stretching the investment has actually been felt since the beginning of 2015 along with the many potential investors

"Investors, especially from Jakarta and other big cities generally want to take advantage of the moment of the Asian Games. One of the most attractive investment in the hospitality field, there were six hotels that will stand again this year," he said.

According to him, these conditions are very favorable for the city of Palembang in the midst of economic weakness due to falling prices of export commodities, namely rubber, oil, and mineral coal because it still grow the economy.

"Almost all cities in Indonesia is experiencing an economic slowdown due to the global economic influence, and internal

factors such as rising fuel prices and basic necessities. Gratefully Palembang is still slightly boosted the economy because investors entering though not much," he said.

growth has slowed since the beginning of the year in South Sumatra that is marked with the figure of 4.74 per cent in the first quarter and 4.87 percent in the second quarter.

Meanwhile, BI Deputy Chief Representative of Region VII Sumsel July Budi.Bank Indonesia is optimistic that economic growth in South Sumatra are able to penetrate 5.2 percent in the fourth quarter due to the absorption of infrastructure budget since mid-year.

This is influenced by the global economic downturn so that the resulting production of rubber plantations in South Sumatra will not absorb optimal.

However, since mid-year in the flow of substantial funds to South Sumatra for a number of transport projects, including for land acquisition needs.

"BI is very optimistic that the 2015 economic growth target of 5.2 to 5.7 percent can be achieved due to construction “South Sumatra quite heavily in infrastructure, such as toll roads and bridges, "said July a few days earlier.

He did not dispute the economic

"If you assume from the achievement of economic growth per quarter it is seen that the trend is increasing, so it is possible at all in the third quarter and the fourth quarter will continue to climb so closed in figure 5.2 to 5.7 percent," he said.(qoi)

Singapore Committed to Encourage Investment in West Java Although the worldwide economic is slowing, including the Indonesian economic, but Singapore is committed to encourage investment in Indonesia, especially in West Java. So far, Singapore has been investing in the tourism sector and manufacture in West Java.

According to the Singapore Ambassador to Indonesia, Anil Kumar Nayar, West java is important province. Because, most of the investment of the country are in the province with a value of over 1 billion US dollars, or around Rp 1.7 trillion.

Anil admits, this year investment realization of the country experienced a slight slowdown.

"I think it is reasonable because all of them are also experiencing economic slowdown," said Anil

told reporters at Gedung Sate, Tuesday (9/15/2015).

Although slowing, he said, the Singapore businessman and investor is waiting and also looking for new opportunities to invest. During this time, their investment is embedded in the tourism and manufacturing.

After this, he believes it will grow more again.

"Only we still have to pass through the existing situation.

After this, I'm sure it will grow again," he said.

Meanwhile, according to Vice Governor of West Java Deddy Mizwar, he has been in talks with Singapore Ambassador, Anil Kumar, for opportunities related to cooperation in the face of the global economic crisis.

Such as, in tourism and

infrastructure.

Despite the slowdown, Deddy optimistic opportunities for Singapore to invest in West Java is still very open.

He said the Balikpapan-Samarinda toll road project has been divided into five sections with the first one stretching between Balikpapan-Samgoja (25 km), the second between Samboja-Palaran I, the third between Samboja and Palaran II and the fourth between Palaran and Jembatan Mahkota.

Semarang City Government develop of Micro, Small and Medium (SME’s) to encourage business climate, by bringing 145 SME’s to meet with the entrepreneurs and retailers. According to Department of Cooperatives and SME’s Semarang, the record number of SME’s continues to increase, as in 2013 recorded 11,303 SME’s with 17,750 labor absorption.

Then in 2014, the number of SME’s continues to grow into 11 585 SMEs are able to provide employment to 18,000 people that showed a significant development. Acting Mayor of Semarang Tavip Supriyanto said SME’s are the key to economic growth, as well as a determinant of rising prosperity.

“We strongly support the development of SME’s. Hence, we arrange a meeting on this occasion among 145 SME’s and retailers. We hope that this forum should not just stop at the level of discussion,” said Tavip.He expects the meeting can be established cooperation between the SME’s and retailers, including the easiness of access.

Tavip describes the potential of SMEs to grow rapidly along with the implementation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) in early 2016. During this time, the Department of Cooperatives and SMEs have developed a system of capital more accessible, straightforward, hoping to help the SMEs to develop business.

“Semarang City Government is committed to assisting and facilitating the development of SMEs, start business assistance, the capital, to help marketing through a variety of activities,” he said. (awp)

The decision about the ministers permission to the province, which shares border with four neighboring states, to import food commodities was disclosed by the Riau Islands Acting Governor, Agung Mulyana, after his meeting with Trade Minister Lembong here on Tuesday (9/22/2015).

The governor said the minister had never banned the import of goods

by Batam, Bintan and Karimun, something a number of entrepreneurs had complained of.

Merlion one of the Singapore landmark.

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Toll Road in Kalimantan is Ready To Built

“The 11-km fifth section of the Balikpapan-Sepinggan route is being developed with a national budget and loan from the Chinese government. This is (the pact that was) signed today,” Basuki said.

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Indonesias Trade Minister Thomas Lembong has allowed the Riau Islands Province to import food commodities to meet the needs of its people.

According to him, Singapore can invest in infrastructure as was done in Malaysia through LMS for Cikampek - Palimanan toll road project. Such involvement, will accelerate the development of infrastructure in West Java.

The first toll road is ready to be built in Kalimantan with the parties involved signing a contract to that effect here on Wednesday (9/23/2015). Beijing Urban Construction Group. Ltd., in cooperation with Indonesias state-owned construction company PT Wijaya Karya Tbk. (Wika) and state-owned housing construction company PT Pembangunan Perumahan (PP), signed the contract for the development for the 11-km long fifth section of the toll road between Balikpapan and Samarinda. The signing was witnessed by Public Works Minister Basuki Hadimuljono.

E-Performance applications applied by Banda Aceh also has obtained Certificate of Copyright from the Republic Indonesia Ministry of Justice and Human, as well as Public Service Innovation award-winning of the Ministry of Administrative Reform and Bureaucratic Reform. (awp)

Riau Island Will Import Food To Meet The Needs

"Despite the slowdown that invests only 1.7 trillion Singapore Dollar (semester I-2015), but it is tolerable," he said.

"He (the Ambassador of Singapore, red) says there are some investor and businessman in Singapore are interested in infrastructure," he said.(avn)

To measure the performance of Civil Servants (PNS) to be more objective in their assessments, the Banda Aceh since 2012 has been developing e-Performance applications. This application can also facilitate apparatus in activities or work and make Daily Work reports (LKH).

“The e-Performance is an innovation that was built independently by the apparatus of Banda Aceh, and has become a best practice for other regions in assessing the performance of civil servants,” said Mayor of Banda Aceh, Illiza Sa’aduddin Djamal in the symposium held by Technology Council National Information and Communication (DeTIKNas), in Jakarta, Tuesday (9/22/2015).

Ahok want to invite the Netherlands to cooperate in the construction of NCID dykes to protect Jakarta from sea waves hit. But before that, the City Government must first complete the normalization of the river.

"But requirement depends on how fast the normalization of the river. I say, probably be completed by 2017. There were 50.000 units of apartments as in Jatinegara, so that we could easily have moved people there," he concluded.

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“I appeal that after the signing of the cooperation agreement, field preparations must be carried out immediately although the loan agreement has yet to be settled because after a month, the President will check on its development,” he said.

Regarding the construction, the minister said it has been divided into three parts with the first one involving the fifth section being under the responsibility of the central government, the second part which involves the first section being under the responsibility of the regional government and the third part which includes section II,III and IV set to be offered to investors. He said the construction of section V will be completed in 730 working days or two years.

He said the government through his office would also build a bridge over the Manggar river which is 613 meter long, using funds from the national budget.

“The bridge will be on the first section of the Balikpapan-Samarinda toll road, namely the Balikpapan-Samboja section, and will be built by the WIKA with a contract value of Rp271.83 billion coming from the 2015-2017 national budget,” he said. (awp)

"As long as it is in the interest of the local people and within reasonable limits, the minister never bans it," Mulyana said.

However, he said, the goods to be imported would only be for the residents of the Riau Islands Province. These should not be sent to other regions in the country. The volumes of such imports should also be based on the needs, and should not be excessive.

"If there are individuals who take food goods out of Riau in an unreasonable volume, it will be banned," he stressed.

He said that the Trade Minister could understand the conditions of the Riau Islands which consisted of many islands but did not have adequate food sources.

After all, Riau Islands four municipal districts, namely Batam, Bintan, Karimun and Tanjungpinan, are included in Riau Islands free trade and free port zones.

The acting governor said he would soon officially write to the minister to follow up on the results of their meeting.

The minister has promised to reply to a written request by the Riau Islands Province to accord legal certainty to the plan to import foods.

Earlier, Haripinto Tanuwidjaja, a member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD), had requested the central government to provide a license to the Riau Islands for importing rice to meet the needs of the local people living in the free trade and free port zones.(awp)

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Business First Phase Of Bandung Toll Solo Develop Plasma Technology To Road Construction Targeted ProcessWaste Disposal Completed December 2015 The City Government of Solo with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) explores plasma technology to process waste disposal site, Putri Cempa, into electrical energy, involving a team of experts from the United States (US).

Previously, the waste management plan in landfill Putri Cempo into electrical energy, referring to the incinerator technology, as well as recommendations from the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas).

The toll development planning in Bandung or Bandung Intra Urban Toll Road (BIUTR), claimed by the West Java Provincial Government has been already completed, even predictable completed in December 2015.

Actual construction of the expressway that connects Pasteur to Gedebage Cileunyi and is only waiting for the central government.

If they agree, according to Head of the Department of Landscape and Sanitary, Hasta Gunawan ,the plan will be used as a pilot project processing waste into electrical energy using plasma

“So its plan already exists, now just wait until PU (Public Works and the Ministry of Housing) decided because BIUTR still being evaluated there,” said Head of Regional Development Planning Board (Bappeda) West Java, Deni Juanda, Thursday (17/09/2015).

After PU decides, it will begin to conduct land acquisition. Toll in West Java which is now under construction is Cisumdawu and Soroja toll.

“For Bandung, BIUTR it a priority because it will be a connecting road to the area of Tasik, Sumedang and others,” said Deni. In fact, the toll road construction has been ogled investors from Japan. But they still assume if BIUTR will be remain. “If the Japanese to assume still going to build,” he said.

Until now, the provincial government has also acquired land in the area Gedebage for

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Cipularang Toll road at West Java. toll road construction in the City.

Because, BIUTR will connect to interchange Gedebage and door Cileunyi.

“Most of the province’s land acquisition have been released. Though if to start because there are still far invested 80 per cent of land acquisition, “he explained.

Deni explains that BIUTR point of Pasteur, after the exit toll gate will immediately rise to the top

technology for up to 10 years into the future. The problem is, the processing of waste into electrical energy in a pilot project, with just only capacity of 50 tonnes per day, whereas the production of waste in Solo reaches 260 tons per day.

From the technical side, he said, the technology of plasma is environmentally friendly, it is likely not a problem. Only from processing capacity of only 50 tons per day during the pilot project takes place, must be considered carefully. Because the landfill conditions Putri Cempo is now full, so if the processing capacity of only 50 tons per day, there is a buildup of about 210 tons of garbage per day.(awp)

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Waste bin at Solo, Central Java.

Surabaya City Council and Government Agree to Revised IMB and HO Regulation

to get to the overpass Pasupati.

At the end of Pasupati, later there so it does not interfere with the view underpast Gedung Sate.

Surabaya City Government’s commitment to provide licensing services was welcomed by Parliament Surabaya with revising the Regional Regulations (Perda).

“Gedung Sate if you look to the north there is no way interference. Roughly in Pusdai up again to the end Berung. There will be nothing to Gedebage there is also an Cileunyi to approximately 27 km in length, “said Deni.(qoi)

To discuss simplification of Building Permits or Ijin Mendirikan Bangunan (IMB) and Interference Permits or Hinder Ordonantie (HO) Regulation, Chief of Surabaya Parliament held a closed meeting with officials including Surabaya

City Government, Sekkota, Kasatpol PP and Chief DKTCR on Friday (9/25/2015).

“During this time many complaints from the public related to the management of IMB and HO” said Chief of Surabaya Parliament Armudji.

“The complaints is because the IMB and HO does not fit with the regulations that exist,” said Chief of Surabaya Parliament Armudji.

Armudji pointed out, the Interference Permit or HO in the regulations mentioned only two weeks, but in fact could be finished up to a year.

“And this is the proposed simplification of the municipal government that then we accommodated” said Armudji.

“We will accomodated for an immediate revision of the regulation so that people can be served easily and in accordance

with the commitment,” he added.

He hopes, in the future with the revised regulations can be followed by the commitment of the entrepreneurs who will try and ask the licensing that led to the increase in revenues of Surabaya.

“All matters must fit the regulations, must conform commitment. Even if delayed, at least delayed, only 2-3 days not until many months,” concludes Armudji.(qoi)

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12 Investments in TanjungKEK Tanjung Lesung One of 10 Lesung is Highly Promising Government Travel Destinations Focus

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he government will focus on boosting 10 tourism destinations in I n d o n e s i a .

The decision was taken after a several ministers coordination meeting in the maritime coordinator office.

"There are 222 locations to be developed. But we focus on the 10 tourism sites with the most potential to increase the number of tourists. So there is momentum in the creation of tourism," said Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affair Rizal Ramli after a coordination meeting attended by Minister of Tourism Arif Yahya, Minister of Transportation Ignatius Jonan, and Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono.

Tanjung Lesung Bay Villas Cottage.

PT Banten West Java Tourism Development Corporation (BWJ) invites investors to invest in the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Tanjung Dimples, Pandegelang, Banten. The development on the area will be focused in leisure, hospitality, education, and even residential houses.

is also a subsidiary of PT Jabababeka Tbk continue to develop the region, so Tanjung Lesung who does have the beauty of the world-class marine can become tourism area of world class such as Bali, Lombok and some other areas in Indonesia.

General Manager Tanjung Lesung Beach Hotel Widiasmanto said Tanjung Dimples is a tourist area with a land area of 1,500 hectares.

To support the road infrastructure that facilitates the tourists to Tanjung Lesung, BWJ had coordinated with the local government of Banten, Pandeglang, and the private sector to build toll roads that aim to speed up the journey to the region.

“We have already established four and five-star hotel and villas named Tanjung Lesung Beach Hotel and Villa Calica and water sports arena in the region,” he said.

According Widi, PT BWJ which

"Construction of the toll is already running, and if there is no obstacle will be completed in 2019," said Widi in Jakarta,

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Sunday (13/9).

Tanjung Lesung can be reached for 5 hour drive from Jakarta.

With the new toll road, the trip can be shortened to 2 hours.

Widi believes Tanjung Lesung is a highly promising area for investment.

"This area is also very suitable for built private villas," he said.

Tanjung Lesung undersea biodiversity is very beautiful, ranging from diverse coral reefs and colorful fish that can be seen from the beach make the area very promising for holiday.

"Currently there are some investors who invest their capital here, they build a five-star hotel, private villas, and so forth," said Widi.(awp)

The 10 tourism destination will be encouraged by the Government, among others, KEK Tanjung Lesung in Banten, Kepulauan Seribu in Jakarta, Danau Toba in Sumatera Utara, Gunung Bromo in Jawa Timur, Labuan Bajo in Flores, Mandalika in Nusa Tenggara Barat, Morotai in Maluku, Wakatobi in Sulawesi Tenggara, Belitung dan Yogyakarta. Infrastructure of 10 tourism destination will be fixed soon ranging from road infrastructure to its airport.

Meanwhile, according to Tourism Minister Arif Yahya, 10 tourism destination were chosen because in business become the fastest location attracts tourists thus providing a positive impact to the economy.

In addition to the selection of 10 tourism destination into

President Jokowi hearing explanation about KEK Tanjung Lesung. development priorities, the government will also continue to provide convenience to foreign tourists with visa-free administration.

"Mr. President instructed us to give free visas to more countries.

We have started 15, plus 30, so

45 countries and about 45 countries will be increased again to 90 countries this year," he said.

The tourism sector is one foreign exchange earner for the Indonesian economic. This year, the government targets to earn

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foreign exchange from tourism amounted to US$12 billion.

In 2013, foreign exchange earnings from tourism only US$10 billion. Whereas in 2014 rose to US$11 billion. Hopefully, in 2019 foreign exchange contribution of tourism reached US$20 billion.(qoi)

Jababeka Invite Developers to Build Hotel in Tanjung Lesung PT Banten West Java Tourism Development, a subsidiary of PT Jababeka Tbk, which is developing Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Tanjung Lesung in Banten invite developers to develop the hotel in that location.

Jababeka Hospitality Management Director Rully Lasahido said that the need for lodging facilities in SEZ Tanjung Lesung continues to increase as Tourism Minister Arief Yahya plan targeting 1 million tourists visit annually.

Currently, approximately 200 hotel units available have not been able to meet the demand of tourists, especially at the long holiday moment.

"We expect the addition of the hotel in the near future, as in the days of the long holiday we are always lacked of rooms. Always full," said Rully.

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The concept of lodging facilities desired by the company, said Rully, is the resort, villas, and 4 floors hotel. The type of class that is required is a two star, three star, and four star.

Five-star will follow. Economic zone which is located 180 km east of Jakarta is promoting the

tourism sector as the main motor of investment activity. The company has developed an area of about 150 hectares of the total land area of 1.500 hectares.

He said there are three main advantages offered in Tanjung Lesung, firstly, the potential of beautiful marine ecosystems.

Secondly, its position in the peninsula makes visitors can enjoy a panoramic sunrise and sunset from the same point.

Third, the availability of the mainland is quite wide, so it is relatively easy to develop.

"This area is super complete so it fits into the first tourism-based SEZ, so that investment can be obtained through SEZ. Moreover, this is pretty close from Jakarta," said Rully.

Banten West Java was open all investment opportunities to local and foreign investors in the form of domestic investment, or FDI.

Rully see any accessibility means very sustain the advancement of tourism in the city.

Banyuwangi and Jember in East Java, for example, when it has the means airfield, the tourism activity continues to grow.

Then existence of Cikopo – Palimanan toll, that linking Cirebon until Purwakarta, boost tourist visits to the Middle Java and Yogyakarta on weekends.

"With connectivity, facilities, and infrastructure, the catalyst project, the Indonesian tourism will turn out better," he said.

Therefore, at the end of 2015, the company cooperated with PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk planned development of the runway or airstrip.

Travel time Jakarta to Tanjung Lesung which had reached 4 hours by road may be only 20 minutes with this development.

He is also confident with the completion of Serang - Panimbang highway projects in 2018, the number of tourists will increase.(azw)

BKPM Offer Tanjung Lesung and Mandalika to Foreign Investors The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) to boost investment in the tourism sector and special economic zones (SEZ) through a business forum in Milan, Italy.

In the event titled Indonesia Investment Day, the BKPM brings the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Muhammad Zainul Majdi and President Commissioner PT Jababeka Tbk as a managers of SEZ Tanjung Lesung SD Darmono to present the investment potential in

Mandalika Tanjung Lesung.

"In the investment marketing activities in Milan, BKPM specifically raised the investment potential of the tourism sector, especially in SEZ Mandalika and Tanjung Lesung," said Chairman of BKPM Franky Sibarani, Monday (7/9).

ing tourism SEZ. He said the government is currently finalizing the Draft Regulation governing the granting of fiscal incentives for investment in SEZ territory in the form of Tax Holiday, Tax Allowance, suspension or exemption of import duty, VAT and excise exemptions.

In the investment marketing activities, Franky affirmed the government's commitment to support the development in special economic zones, includ-

Franky hope that the discussion of this Draft Regulation can be completed this year so that the investors who have invested in the SEZ can immediately enjoy

the benefits. He also said the government would treat investments in the SEZ specifically to reflect its status as a special economic region.

"There is a discourse of this business line refers to the National Industrial Development Master Plan (RIPIN),”said Franky.

“Meanwhile, for the field of business, aside from the main industry, the government will give tax allowance facility,"

added Franky.

BKPM recorded investment realization of the tourism sector and region during the first semester 2015 rose 64,18 percent to Rp18,8 trillion compared to the first semester 2014 is Rp11,49 trillion.

Throughout the first half of 2015 there were 536 investment projects of hotels and restaurants are being constructed with an investment of Rp5,87 trillion and direct labor to absorb as much as 7.300 people.(avn)

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Head Of Indonesia Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM),

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13 Jakarta to Host International PATA Travel Mart 2016 Theme Maritime Tourism Tourism Exhibition PATA Travel Mart 2016 Ministry of Tourism, Jakarta, Tuesday (1/9).

Jakarta was also chosen to host PTM 2016 to support the revitalization and restoration of historic buildings in the Kota Tua. This is in order to make the Kota Tua as a National Heritage and World Heritage, although preparations for one year is too briefly. "We ask PTM 2016 held in Jakarta with all the risks. 1 year of preparation is quite tight so it needs the support of all parties," said Darmono.

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Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya and Chairman of PATA Indonesia Chapter SD. Darmono.

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expenditure of the participants during the exchange (trading) as well as media exposure," said Arief Yahya.

Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya said, PATA Travel Mart (PTM) has a long and great demand for the member states to host. "As the host of the PTM, we will gain direct economic and tourism impact from the

Arief explained, the direct economic impact would be felt were the hotels in Jakarta will be met by more than 1,000 delegates from 60 countries and 100 international media delegation that will be attending the PATA Travel Mart 2016. The presence of 100 international media delegation will also have an impact on the media exposure.

According to the Chairman of the PATA Indonesia Chapter SD

Indonesia re-earn the trust as the host of the PATA Travel Mart 2016. This prestigious international tourism exchange will take place in Jakarta in September 2016. The event will be covered by more than 100 international media will be attended by 600 sellers from 31 countries and 1000 buyers from 49 countries.

Darmono, it felt very proud and happy that the Minister of Tourism is pleased to support the PATA Travel Mart 2016.

Darmono added, PATA Travel Mart is a regular event held every 10 years in Indonesia, for 2016. Jakarta was chosen to be host.

"Jakarta been selected because the capital of tourism should in our nation's capital, this time more people are familiar with Bali as the capital of tourism in Indonesia," said Darmono during a press conference 'Jakarta to host PATA Travel Mart 2016' in Sapta Pesona Building

38th PTM this year will take place in Bangalore, India, on 6 to 8 September 2015. Indonesia will participate in PTM Bangalore to bring 10 tourism businesses. Previously, Indonesia had hosted PTM in Bali in 1985 and 1989 as well as the host of the PATA Annual Conference in 1963 and 1974 in Jakarta and in 2003 in Bali.

The press conference "Jakarta to host PATA Travel Mart 2016" at the Sapta Pesona Building, Ministry of Tourism, Jakarta, Tuesday (1/9) was attended by Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya, Chairman of PATA Indonesia Chapter SD Darmono, CEO of PATA Indonesia Chapter Purnomo Siswoprasetjo and Head of Jakarta Culture and Tourism Department Purba Hutapea.(qoi)

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Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya with the member of PATA International and PATA Indonesia Chapter.

Maritime tourism is a mainstay of the government in an effort to realize the target of President Jokowi to bring 20 million tourists by 2019 will be increasingly emphasized in PATA Travel Mart in 2016 because the Ministry of Tourism chose the theme of marine tourism for that world tourism market event.

"For the theme more raised to the maritime and tourism, which must be greater maritime tourism growth, so the maritime theme will fit in Jakarta," said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya during a press conference in Jakarta, Tuesday (1/9).

the provincial government of Jakarta has started to collaborate in order to succeed in this world-class event in order to encourage national tourism potential are known to the foreign countries.

"Events PATA Travel Mart is hard selling activity. We must sell our tourism products. This is an opportunity for tourism businesses to transact with buyers from abroad, "said Arief Yahya.

The government expressed its full support for Jakarta to host PATA Travel Mart 2016. This international annual event will be held on 7-9 September 2016.

PATA Travel Mart will be attended by hundreds of thousands of businesses from PATA member countries around the world. This event is an annual tourism exchange trading purely business to business (B to B), the largest in the Asia Pacific region.

Although still next year, but the Ministry of Tourism, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Indonesia Chapter and

While Chairman of PATA Indonesia Chapter SD Darmono stated that the PATA Indonesia Chapter will work hard to

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prepare tourism stakeholders so that are ready to welcome buyers from abroad.

While Chairman of PATA Indonesia Chapter SD Darmono stated that the PATA Indonesia Chapter will work hard to prepare so that tourism stakeholders are ready to welcome buyers from abroad.

Darmono also describes three main tasks that must be done by PATA Indonesia Chapter before the PATA Travel Mart 2016.

"We have three main tasks, first, contact the PATA branches in 189 countries in order to prepare a competent buyer. Secondly, we held a lot of MoU with tourism associations such as ASITA and IHRA order for them to prepare their products.

Lastly, give education to the head of the region, both governors, regents, and mayors to be ready to welcome tourists from abroad," he concluded.(awp)

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Tour de Keraton Kasepuhan 2015 Promote Cirebon Tourism and Culture foto by: SIGIT HANDoKo

Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon held back Family Fun Bike Tour de Keraton 2015. The event is held to promote tourism and culture in the Cirebon City. Sultan Sepuh XIV Kasepuhan Cirebon Natadiningrat PRA Arief explained that the purpose of the Tour de Keraton is to make people love heritage buildings and promoting Cirebon tourism.

Family Fun Bike Tour de Keraton 2015 which was held on Sunday, September 6th, grew lively because the day before on September 5th Sultan Sepuh Kasepuhan Cirebon XIV PRA Arief Natadiningrat evidently was excited about celebrating a birthday. The number of heritage buildings in Cirebon among others are Keraton Kasepuhan, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, and Sunyaragi Cave.

The existence of the Keraton Kasepuhan and Sunyaragi Cave become an integral part from Cirebon society. Sultan hopes, Tour de Keraton can invite people to exercise.

Not only certain circles who participate in this event, but also to take the children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. "According to the theme, family fun bike means that all should participate, children, mothers, fathers. I hope this event is also able to provide a positive impact for culture and tourism in Cirebon, "he said. Present on this occasion, President Director of PT Murni Travel Mandiri Ninik Irawan, Hotel Manager Hotel Neo Cirebon Eko Pradipto P, and the National Marketing Communication Manager of PT Light of the World Internusa Meilany Suryanata.(qoi)

Cirebon, The Future of West Java Cirebon, is the future region of West Java in the north coast of Java, Indonesia.

It because of the existing infrastructure in Cirebon regency and Cirebon city that progress and also supported the surrounding area, such as a road to the International Airport in Kertajati Jabar, Majalengka.

This was conveyed by members of the House Joseph Umarhadi when met in Jakarta, Wednesday (16/09/2015).

Joseph Umarhadi explained that the Cirebon City government and the government of Cirebon Regency should synergize to revise spatial policy because Cirebon experienced rapid

development and economic growth in recent years.

According to Joseph, Cirebon Regency infrastructure looks more advanced than the city of Cirebon it self because of the development.

Joseph Umarhadi is a member of Parliament from the constituen-

cy of West Java VIII includes the city of Cirebon, Cirebon Regency and Indramayu District.

As in Cirebon city is currently developing on the moratorium hotel.

government of West Java, Cirebon city government and district government Cirebon sit together to revise the spatial policy in Cirebon to improved the development and economic growth.

government which includes the central government, the provincial government of West Java, Cirebon city government and district government Cirebon to sit together to discuss the spatial policy” he explained.

Member of Commission V of the House asked the central government, the provincial

"I as a representative of the people who represent the people of Cirebon encourage the

“And, they need to revise the existing spatial policy in Cirebon, "he added.

"Cirebon is already developed at this time. However, it would be brought to where Cirebon?

Cirebon forward but seem uncontrollable” said Joseph. ”Cirebon current direction of development should be clear and should revise spatial policy, "he said.(bby)

Kota Tua Towards a World Heritage Site Revitalize the Kota Tua area is not easy, not as easy as imagined. Moreover, the Kota Tua is heading into a World Heritage Site. Nevertheless, the revitalization of the area's history is still running even though it is not as easy as turning the hand.

Head of Jakarta Tourism and Culture Department Purba Hutapea admitted the Kota Tua revitalization problem is not as easy as turning the palm of the hand because a lot of things had to be done, including inviting many parties to work together for the advancement of tourism in Jakarta.

"Revitalizing Jakarta is not as easy as we're talking about. Handling the Kota Tua takes time and that is what we are doing," he said recently.

According to him, the problem of the Kota

Tua is very complex and there are several factors at play. An example is the chaotic street vendors, the difficulty of access, to the existence of public toilets that are clean and comfortable which is often complained of by the visitors. Therefore Purba already prepared several steps.

"We've already freed a land area of 1.2 hectares on Jalan Clove. Later there we will relocate street vendors, to make it more presentable. For the toilet issue, we've promised to get clean restrooms around the Kota Tua area from Ministry of Culture and Tourism," he said.

Purba states that synergies with various stakeholders, especially private parties, are indispensable. Because the Jakarta government claimed only has 4 buildings of about 60 buildings in the Kota Tua, and the rest is

privately owned.

Purba are working on registering the Old City area in order to acquire the status of Cultural Heritage from UNESCO. "On September 30, we will issue a regulation on the establishment of the Old City area as a Cultural Heritage. We will also register with the Ministry of Education and Culture. We will continue to push up to the UNESCO, in order to obtain status as a World Heritage Site," he said.

Patainanews.com observation recently in the Kota Tua area, seen so many tourists, both domestic and foreign tourists visit the region's history. And, indeed impressed that the street vendors look chaotic so it needs to be organized better, so that tourists who come to the Kota Tua can be more comfortable while being there.(azw)

Fatahillah museum at Kota Tua, Jakarta.

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15 PATA Indonesia Chapter Support Initiative SigningBlue WWF-Indonesia

Cirebon Business Forum For Economic Development Cirebon Business Forum (FBC), which consists of business stakeholders from all sectors of industry and business in Cirebon, West Java, officially inaugurated.

PRA Arief Natadiningrat confirmed as Chairman of FBC. CEO of PATA Indonesia Chapter Siswoprasetijo Purnomo said the establishment of FBC aims at developing the business climate and cooperation between governments, academia, civil society, the business people. The cooperation is to build Cirebon.

Additionally, FBC role is as development agents in the fields of trade, tourism and investment in Cirebon.

"Cirebon also has a special attraction for tourists. Remarkable destinations are not much different from Jakarta and Bandung and tourism potential of other regions in Indonesia," said Purnomo in an event held at the Aston Hotel, Cirebon, Wednesday (9/30/2015).

Cirebon economy has a large scale and strategic factors influenced the characteristics of its natural resources. The structure supporting the manufacturing sector, trade, hotels, restaurants, communications, and services. FBC vision, said Purnomo, aligned with the vision of PATA Indonesia Chapter to promoting the potential of tourism destinations in Indonesia and to support the government's target. "It is

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Opening gong for inauguration Cirebon Business Forum at Aston Hotel Cirebon, West Java expected that the Cirebon City Government and Cirebon Regency Government, Keraton Kasepuhan and business people in other travel industry in Cirebon, to join the PATA Travel Mart 2016," said Purnomo.

The inauguration of the Cirebon Business Forum is marked by the signing of a declaration made by the representatives of academia, business, media and local government. The event was also attended by representatives of the Ministry of Tourism, the Chamber of Commerce of West Java, and Keraton Kasepuhan Cirebon.(qoi)

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Declaration signing by the representatives of academia, business,

media and local government.

Marine tourism in Indonesia is growing. In fact, now appears activities with a special interest in maritime. However unwittingly in any tourism activities, including marine tourism likely to have negative impacts, such as the increase in the volume of waste, pollution, destruction of coral reefs, the stress on the species, and land ownership conflicts. The Responsible Marine Tourism is a concept that encourages every tourist and the tourism industry to weigh, examine, committed, and take concrete steps reduce traces of negative marine tourism activities, carried out with the aim of supporting the conservation movement in Indonesia.

"The basis of the practice of marine tourism that is responsible for this is to put the principle of balance in the management of natural resources, business management, and equality of benefits for local communities," said CEO of WWF-Indonesia Efransjah to launch Living Blue Planet Report and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding Signing Blue in Jakarta, Wednesday (16/09/2015).

In an effort to support marine tourism activities are responsible (Responsible Marine Tourism), the WWF-Indonesia initiative Signing Blue. Signing initiative of WWF-Indonesia Blue is an effort to preserve the marine potential of Indonesia

MoU of Signing Blue between WWF-Indonesia and

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PATA Indonesia Chapter

that has been damaged so as not to worsen as well as invite the community to participate in conserving the marine Indonesia. This activity involves the actors of tourism ranging from tourists and tourism service providers to implement marine tourism that supports the conservation movement in Indonesia.

and planting of coral reefs.

Schools around the area were taught about sustainable marine management and managing the natural order to stay awake. "We welcome the Signing Blue program and support for all elements of tourism can apply, for the future of marine tourism better Indonesia," he said.

President / CEO of PATA Indonesia Chapter Siswoprasetijo Purnomo said, a real example of concern PATA Indonesia towards the sea and nature conservation areas can be viewed directly in KEK Tanjung Lesung. Purnomo explained that since 20 years ago in Tanjung Lesung has made the concept of integrated development, advocacy and engaging local communities to undertake fish farming

He added that the mindset tourism players and the public should be the same on how the importance of the sea for Indonesia, especially in the field of tourism. "How could we sell sea but could not sell delicious seafood, our fishermen are not prosperous. Therefore we must encourage all sectors to be more concerned with the marine wealth of Indonesia, "he concluded.(awp)

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Highlights Commemoration of World Alzheimer's Month, Hundreds of People Attend Healthy Walk

Healthy walk participants at “Jakarta Ramah Lansia”.

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Hundreds of people gathered at Monas, purple-shirted. They attend a healthy walk event in commemoration of World Alzheimer's Month.

Ahok. In his speech, the Health Minister reiterated the government's commitment to disseminating alzheimer disease from upstream to downstream.

Sunday (27/9) at 06.00 am people meets the cross-southwest of Monas. Approximately 700-1.000 #MelawanPikun healthy walk participants will walk through the route of MH Thamrin-Medan Merdeka Selatan-and back to Monas.

"National Action Plan for the Prevention of Dementia has been signed, alzheimer early preventive measures will be prepared soon," said Nila.

The event was themed “Friendly Jakarta for Elderly & Dementia” was opened by the Ministry of Health Prof. Dr. Nila F. Moeloek SPM and Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama alias

While, Ahok states will strive to realize Jakarta as dementia and elderly friendly.

"The public spaces facilities have established, such as elderly parks, in order to maintane the quality of life," explains Ahok.(qoi)

Increased Family Economic Costs Due to Increased Alzheimer's Patients must be spent.

"If the companion is her family members, the economic loss is the loss of income arising from a family member that changes the function of the worker becomes a caregiver," said DY Suharya on the World Alzheimer's Month commemoration in Monas, Jakarta, Sunday (27/9).

In fact, Alzheimer's Indonesia get reports that in Indonesia youngest Alzheimer patients aged 22 years.

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World Alzheimer’s Month stage at “Jalan Sehat Melawan Pikun”, Jakarta.

Number of Alzheimer's patients reported increased. Specifically in Indonesia which was originally one million people, increased to 1,2 million patients. Well, the economic cost of Alzheimer families also increased from US$1,7 billion to US$2 billion per year.

The data was presented by the

Executive Director of Alzheimer's Indonesia, DY Suharya, related to the World Alzheimer's Month commemoration.

According to him, the economic costs also increased due to loss of income for people with dementia (ODD), the costs incurred for care of the ODD as well as the cost of drugs that

On that occasion, DY Suharya also appreciate the increased public awareness related to the symptoms of Alzheimer's.

Therefore, people who initially considered Alzheimer's is reasonable because of the risk of old age, is now actively seeking information on prevention and risk reduction measures.

10 Symptoms of Alzheimer's important recognized that impaired memory, difficulty focusing, difficulty doing activities that are familiar, disorienta-

Business Licensing in Indonesia Take Long Time, Minister Darmin Promise 3 Hours Will Completed

tion, difficulty understanding visio spatial, communication disorders, forget to put things in its proper place, a mistake to make a decision, to withdraw from the association, and changes in behavior and personality.

Meanwhile Indonesia is expected in the near future will launch a National Dementia Plan. Thus Indonesia will join 20 other countries as a country that already has a National Dementia Plan.

The Government through the Ministry of Health is ready to give emphasis on long term prevention by preparing healthy elderly and prevent Alzheimer's disease as early as possible.

While on the downstream side of the government would advise people to live healthy and balanced to reduce smoking, alcohol, implementing the Clean Healthy Lifestyle (PHBs) as well as activate various sports programs in the community on a regular basis.(qoi)

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President Joko Widodo meeting with the minister of economic for business licensing in Indonesia.

President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) expressing his embarrassment about a business licensing in Indonesia which takes a long time and unable to compete with neighboring countries. The ministers immediately responded.

Minister for Economic AffairsDarmin Nasution makes economic policy package volume II, one of the rules summarize the business licensing for investors, especially in the industrial area.

This policy, according to Darmin is more effective than the previous policy.

“Direction from Mr. President, we do not need a lot of policy now, which important is effective. For example, quick service for the investment,” Darmin said, when announcing the Economic Policy Package Volume II, at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday (9/29/2015).

For a business license in an industrial area, Darmin said the process will be trimmed from 8 days to just three hours. So, as many as 11 licenses are not enforced as a permit, but as a condition.

“After a number of license turns

into a standard or condition, the duration of the investment permits in the industrial area becomes much faster, maximum of about 3 hours completed, investors can construct after 3 hours,” said Darmin.

To realize the acceleration of this license, Darmin said the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) should have its own notary for the establishment of investors venture in the industrial area.

“So within 3 hours the permits investment is completed.

Besides investment, company name reservations approval to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has been done directly by BKPM. Then the investors will get the certificate of incorporation, approval from the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights as a legal entity in Indonesia and a tax ID,” said Darmin.

Thus, regulation is needed for 3 hours investment quick service is Chief Regulation (Perka) BKPM and government regulation regarding the Industrial Zone and the Regulation of the Minister of Finance.

“Perka BKPM completed today

and its PP will soon be signed by the President. While this regulation will be completed this Friday (2/10),” said Darmin.

The criteria to get this investment quick service is that investors have an investment plan of at least Rp100 billion and employment plan or Indonesia over 1.000 people.

Request submitted by prospective shareholders by come directly to the One Stop Services Center at the BKPM. One prospective shareholder may represent other prospective shareholders by bring a power of attorney attachments.

Given investment permits, at the same time will serve as a construction permit to commence investment activities in the Industrial Area.

But first, the company must meet the norms/standards in an investment that must be met in accordance with the Industrial Zone. Among other taxes, TDP, Disturbance Permit/SITU, IMB, location permits, Technical Considerations Land, HGB, Environmental Permit and EIA, employment, BPJS Kesehatan and BPJS Ketenagakerjaan, and others.(qoi)

Jokowi: We’ve Been Working Hard To Extinguish Forest and Land Fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan

PT Showa Indonesia Provide a Comfort Mosque For Employees

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howa Indonesia Manufacturing is an automotive company located in Jababeka Industrial Estate I. Companies operating in Indonesia since 1978 and started production in June 1979 produces shock absorbers, power steering components and gear transmission.

To support the activities of its employees, PT Showa Indonesia provides a mosque with a capacity of 1,500 worshipers. The large mosque located inside the factory, but also open for public with special access. The two-storey mosque is qualified as a place of worship.

Seen from the availability of many ablution place which the floor was given a rubber coating.

That make the floor not slippery, there’s a projector screens available on the lower floors, and air conditioning that makes the worshipers very comfortable. Not surprisingly, every call to prayer echoed, mosque

was always filled with hundreds of employees.

Besides worship facilities, PT Showa Indonesia also provides other facilities for employees.

The facilities PT Showa Indonesia provides such as sports and arts facilities, health facilities, and coaching and counseling facilities so that the problems that burden the employee can be quickly resolved.

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Jokowi monitor the location of fires in Payung Guntung Village, Landasan Ulin District, Banjarbaru,

South Kalimantan.

Indonesia has been working hard to extinguish the forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan Islands by conducting water bombings and cloud seeding operations, according to President Joko Widodo.

In fact, PT Showa Indonesia also provides a psychologist / counselor from outside the company if there are employees who wish to consult in person to address the problems encountered in the workplace and in the family environment.

The opportunity to participate in training both inside and outside the country was wide open for every employee of PT Showa Indonesia who want to improve the capability and expertise. (rws)

As part of the efforts to end the haze disaster, he also urged the people in Martapura, the capital city of Banjar District, South Kalimantan Province, on Thursday, to stop setting fires to clear land.

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PT SHOWA Indonesia employee after Friday Prayers.

Speaking to the people of South Kalimantan after performing the Idul Adha prayer at the Al

Karomah grand mosque during his visit to the province, he affirmed that the slash-and-burn land clearing practices should be stopped not only in the yards of houses but also in plantation companies concession areas and roadsides.

At the mosque, President Widodo also donated a big cow to be sacrificed on Idul Adha, or the Day of Sacrifice, which is celebrated by Muslims all over the world.

The president emphasized that his visit to South Kalimantan Province was aimed at coping with the forest and land fires and

the haze that had disrupted the peoples lives.

Cloud seeding operations in the provinces of South Sumatra, Jambi, and Riau in Sumatra Island have resulted in rainfall due to the presence of clouds, but in Kalimantan, the situation was different as there were no clouds, he pointed out.

President Widodo and his entourage continued their trip to Central Kalimantan to observe the authorized parties efforts to put out forest and land fires in Kapuas and Pulang Pisau areas. (avn)