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Jokowi’s U.S Visits Brings $ 2.4 Billion Investment Plans in Indonesia The Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) noted that the United States’ investment plans in Indonesia amount to US$2.4 billion (Rp32.7 trillion); the result of President Joko Widodo’s visit to the United State of America. According to BKPM chief Franky Sibarani,, the investment plan comprises US$1 billion in the food, beverage and tobacco sector; US$600 million in the electricity sector; US$750 million in the agribusiness sector; US$12 million in heavy equipment/machinery; and the remainder goes to the paper and printing industries. Franky said that each of those allocations are in the form of statements of investment. “The investment plan identified by BKPM is part of an Indonesia-US business deal worth US$20 billion,” he said in a statement on Tuesday (10/27/2015). The BKPM’s records show that since 2010 until the third quarter of 2015, America’s investment in Indonesia totaled at US$8 billion. The investment is spread across Indonesia’s top five sectors: mining (US$7.2 billion), trade/repair (US$258 million), food industry (US$167 million), transportation tools (US$142 million), and chemicals/pharmaceuticals (US$56 million).
The US is among Indonesia’s top 10 investors. From January to September this year, the Americans have realized US$854 million of their investments in Indonesia. Jokowi Urges Obama To Corporate on Digital Economy Visiting Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has urged his United States counterpart Barack Obama to cooperate in the field of digital economy. In a joint press statement with Obama at the Oval Office of the White House in Washington D.C. on Monday (10/26/2015) local time, President Jokowi remarked that the two countries can cooperate in developing digital economy as Indonesia offers huge potential in this field. President Jokowi noted that Indonesia is currently one of the largest countries in the field of digital economy. “Digital technology is Indonesias priority, and therefore, I invite the United States to cooperate with Indonesia in the field of digital economy,” Jokowi noted. The Indonesian head of state remarked that digital economy was the third issue discussed with Obama during the bilateral meeting that lasted an hour and ten minutes. On the occasion,
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President Jokowi meeting with United State of America President Barrack Obama at Oval Office of the White House in Washington D.C. Jokowi thanked President Obama for the warm reception extended to him and his delegation. “Indonesia welcomes the partnership strategy with the United States as it is a symbol of
increased cooperation between the two countries,” Jokowi pointed out. He said Indonesia is the largest Muslim country and democracy in the world. “We believe that Islam in Indonesia is
Indonesia to Continue Improving Business Climate before entering politics, he was a furniture exporter for 22 years and, as a businessman, he openly denounced red tape and any violation of regulations. “As a businessman, I upheld timely shipment, competitive prices, and high quality as important aspects,” he emphasized. Jokowi said he has prioritized transforming Indonesia into an attractive hub for both domestic and foreign investors.
President Jokowi at Brookings Insitute. Indonesia will continue to improve its business climate by deregulating various trade and investment regulations, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated. “As a concrete step, we have issued or revised several regulations that have so far hindered business, simplified licensing procedures, and wiped out unimportant hindrances in the licensing process,” he stated at a
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meeting with fund managers from across the United States at the Willard Intercontinental Hotel in Washington D.C. on Tuesday evening or Wednesday (10/28/2015) morning Jakarta time. He said red tapes that have hindered business must indeed be eliminated, while ease in conducting business in Indonesia has now become a priority. President Jokowi said that
“We will continue improving the business climate, which has been given priority in the recently launched economic policy packages, including the simplification of procedures and revocation of uncertainties,” he remarked. President Jokowi said one of the issues he had discussed with President Barack Obama a day earlier was Indonesia’s intent to be part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “This demonstrates Indonesia’s seriousness in making changes and modernizing its economy,” he pointed out. He said Indonesia no longer only maintained its fiscal deficit, so that it would not surpass three
able to play an important role in maintaining democracy and pluralism and is also against radicalism and terrorism,” he affirmed Jokowi pointed out that during
the bilateral meeting with Obama, they also discussed Indonesia’s open economic policy and efforts to intensify economic cooperation with the United States and the world in
general. The two state leaders also discussed issues on the impacts of climate change and on Indonesia being the largest digital market in Southeast Asia.(qoi)
One Year Jokowi-JK Government, Prioritizing Food Production and Infrastructure Development
percent of the GDP and would ensure independency of its central bank. However, it had now begun paying greater attention to domestic and foreign businesses operating in the private sector that had contributed around 40-50 percent of the GDP. He admitted to an increased awareness that businesses and industries in Indonesia must be integrated in the regional and global supply chain. In view of this, besides deregulations, Indonesia also needs to improve its infrastructure, including ports and warehouses, which are currently being intensively developed. Indonesia is part of a market economy as proven by its currency rate, which is determined by the market, and to this end, Indonesia must be heedful to what the market says, he noted. “And I am here to tell you that we listen to it clearly,” he affirmed. “Focus is important, and no problem is unsolvable,” he stated while emphasizing its importance.(qoi)
President Jokowi and Vice President Jusuf Kalla. President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reiterated that during the first year of his leadership, along with Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK), the government prioritized food production and infrastructure development. “This year we are focusing on infrastructure and food production,” President Jokowi said in Jakarta on Monday (10/19/2015). As the government completes its first year on 20 October, President Joko Widodo said the national sectors foundations will be fully strengthened to support policies that Indonesia plans to adopt in the future.One of the fundamental policy shifts that
the government has decided on is to reduce the subsidy on fuel oil, and instead divert it towards infrastructure projects that support the food sector. This way, the funds would be utilized more productively. “Nearly 65-70 percent of the fuel subsidy is being diverted. These funds are being diverted to finance infrastructure projects related to inter-island, inter-city and inter-provincial connectivity with the aim to facilitate food distribution,” he said. Another government policy related to strengthening the national food development sector is to build reservoirs and
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irrigation facilities nationwide. “In order to ensure food development, construction of 49 reservoirs is being undertaken. This year we are building 13 dams plus irrigation facilities, and boosting food self-sufficiency program,” the President noted. He hoped that the infrastructure projects, especially those related to the food sector, would lower the prices of primary goods as the cost of transportation would be cheaper. “We hope that the infrastructure development will bring down logistical transportation costs and thus lower the basic goods prices,” the President said.(avn)
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Opinion ATMONO SURYO
THE ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY INDONESIA’S POSITION ASEAN
The ASEAN Journey To Community Building
The Indonesian community (including the Young) should consider ASEAN as a community of challenges and great opportunities; as a region with large potentials in the many years ahead
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•ASEAN is a huge market of 625 million; one of the largest and dynamic in the world; with an increasing purchasing power
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•A GDP of US$ 2.4 trillion – economic growth of 5.2% in 2013 – FDI US$ 122 billion – to rank as the 7th largest, projected as the 5th-largest economy in the world
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•ASEAN is in the process of Community Building The integration process is supported by the following four pillars: •Pillar on Single market – Production base •Competitive economic region •Equitable economic development •Fully integrated region in the global economy
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•SINGLE MARKET With such a huge population with increasing purchasing power; and a Middle Income group of 190 million people, the third largest after China and India; larger than the USA of 180 million; ASEAN will be on the right track in developing the Single Market; with Indonesia in the center Indonesia has the opportunity to expand its exports to the other members of ASEAN •PRODUCTION BASE It is suggested that Indonesia should prioritize the development of the Production Base; Supported by:
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Especially in the area of manufacturing; resources-based industries; the development and growth of the Creative Industries; agriculture-based industries. Which will strengthen Indonesia’s and ASEAN position in the global economy. Indonesia will be in a strong position in this area. •SERVICES Trade in services include among others the following sectors: - Transport – travel – tourism - Telecommunications - Financial services – insurance - Digital business - Cultural exchanges INDONESIAN POSITION
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The time has now come for Indonesia - To strengthen its position within the AEC and to take advantage of the many opportunities it offers; not only in the area of the Single Market; But especially in the development of the Production Base, - As one of the most prominent members at the time of the establishment of ASEAN in 1967 the time has also come for Indonesia to take up a leading position in ASEAN. - ASEAN will face decisive times ahead on account of the uncertain global economic environment, but also internally in the members economies; to face the increasing demand of their people. - It is of paramount importance that ASEAN should remain united and strong in the face of a highly competitive world, the trend towards a multi-polar economic setting, and in facing the domestic challenges. Regional Peace, Stability and Prosperity
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Opinion Jokowi at 70th TNI Anniversary:
Jokowi: Indonesia Already Imprisoned 9 Ministers, 19 Governors, 300 Regents/Mayors and 2 Indonesia Bank Governor
TNI Should Always Be Together with People
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) leads the 70th Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Anniversary at Indah Kiat Pier Cilegon, Banten, on Monday (10/5/2015).
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or not westate, stillgovernhave “On behalf of the mentplenty and personally, I congratuof oil and gas lated the birthday to all members reserves, all agree and a large family of the Indonesian that Armed Forces wherever Indonesia must you are,� said President Jokowi. carefully manage them He hopes that thetomilitary used in order improve the momentum of the TNI 70th the welfare of the Anniversary to return to his true Indonesian identity, namely thepeople. people’s
army, the fighters’ army, the national army, and professional soldiers. The President also said that the military history records, was born from the people. “Great Commander General Sudirman stated that the relationship between the TNI
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ment has not been able to provide reliable data about the real oil and gas reserves in Indonesia. For how long will they still be available and keep up with our daily production target? Can’t it be measured with a more reliable data rather than with assumptions that only lead to wild opinions? The government would actually face a dilemma if it came out with a reliable data. If the data showed that there were only little left, it would automatically create pessimism. Pessimism would have implications on the government’s policies especial-
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President Jokowi is asked about Resources Ministry or the Nathe handling of corruption in tional Energy Board. In one of Indonesia by citizens in the the hearings between the House United States. President Jokowi Commission VII and geologists reiterated that the government is in 2011, geologists said that they building goodhowsystem to too didn’t aknow much oil prevent and gas corruption. reserves Indonesia has.
ly those related to cooperation contracts with contractors. But if the answers were that we still have plenty of reserves, it would automatically create a sense of optimism and it will increase our bargaining power. However, regardless of whether or not we still have plenty of oil and gas reserves, all agree that Indonesia must carefully manage them in order to improve the welfare of the Indonesian people. The government has still not until today issued data on Indonesia’s oil and gas reserves either by the Energy and Mineral
ormer Energy and Mineral Resources Deputy Minister Prof. Rudi Rubiandini made a startling statement right after he was installed as the head of the country’s oil and gas regulator SKKMigas on 15 January 2013. Rudi said that the oil production in 2013 reaches the lowest level. The country’s oil production target continues to drop despite the production target of 900,000 barrels/day in the 2013 state budget. VIBIZMEDIA.COM Prior to that, the late Jokowi inspecting theProf. TNIWiArmy at 70th Indonesia Armed Forces (TNI) Anniversary. djajono Partowidagdo, whom and the people areaslike and Rudi succeeded thefish depuJokowi. He also requested that ble acts. “TNI should not hurt ty minister his sudden water. Fish following will not live without the military always maintain people. TNI should not be death, thatthe ourpeople biggest miswater. said It is who harmony with the people and not within the people and should take was thatcaring we keptfor, believing conceived, and doing anything that hurt the always be together with people,� that Indonesia has huge raising the military,� saidoil and Indonesian people with despicasaid Jokowi.(qoi) gas reserves. Such matter has been a source of debates for the government and groups in the public who are critical because the govern-
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The question came and from a the Ministry of Energy Mineral Resources, should comcitizen during a dialogue with pile data and issue in an Tilden official President Jokowi information so that the public Wisma of Indonesian Embassy can understand the realSunday condiin Washington, tion. The data should of course (10/25/2015). A citizen asked be based on international stancorruption-related cases which dards so that the public can supdrag onepolicies political party leaders port all that the governrecently. ment decides to take.
“Some people from other countries are asking, the parliament came to me, how to eradicate corruption in IndoneThe government has still not until today issued data on Indonesia’s oil and gas reserves sia. I am replied, until now in either by the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry NationalareEnergy Board. In one of Indonesia,or the corruptors already imprisoned. Therein are2011, 9 the hearings between the House Commission VII and geologists geologists said that ministers, 19 governors, 300 they too didn’t know how much oilmore andregents/mayors. gas reserves Indonesia has. There are TEMPO.CO 2 Indonesia Bank governor. Jokowi speech in front of Indonesia community in United State How about your country? He of America (Diaspora). was silent,� said Jokowi.
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Even so, according to Jokowi it also does not solve the problem. According to him, the better is improve the system so that people cannot do corruption.
then is it finished? No. I believe, the system must be built, in order to prevent people meet people. Permits accelerated by a matter of hours. So there is no bargaining,� He pointed out.
system is done from local to central, its control will be easy. “We did in the city. I admit when I became governor, e-budgeting is fail. It is not easy to deal with many things on the field. If the e.. e.. e.. all is applied, it will be so good. The control is easy, but to get into there is not easy,� he concluded.(qoi)
Globalization and the Challenges of Indonesia’s Management of the Bureaucracy President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) said mass transportation system in Indonesia has entered a new stage; subway transportation. Therefore, he asked all parties to support the ‘subway` construction.
“International By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita administration, he sentence above even when it is shows that there AKTUAL.COM Jokowi inspecting MRT drilling site. are international aligned Jakarta with the (globalization) roles wishes of the people in the public admanagement of a concerned, is almost ministration country. International intervenalways imposed tion, in this case international administration, is often unprefrom outside�(David ventable in domestic lives. This is a wide range of issues, Harland) because processes and actors involved in
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“We are entering a new stage, subway transportation. This is historical. Therefore, I hope there won’t be any problem in the construction of MRT subway,� said Jokowi on Thursday, (10/8/2015).
Earlier this morning, Jokowi inspected MRT drilling site, which has reached 12 meters deep.
“We must build a good system. IT systems that cannot be breached, enforcement of the law, yes I agree. Several hundred officials were arrested,
It is expected that the drilling would go as far as 8 meters deep a day.
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On his visit, Jokowi said that he is delighted with the construction. He believes that the process has also delivered technology transfer to the local experts.(avn)
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) accompanied by First Lady Iriana received the visit of the Malaysian government delegation led by Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato ‘Sri Najib Tun Razak and his wife Rosmah Mansur in Bogor Presidential Palace, Sunday (10/11/2015). The meeting was held in a friendship atmosphere, which preceded by a lunch together. “In this meeting have been decided some agreements,� President Jokowi said, upon delivering a joint statement. Both governments (Indonesia and Malaysia) have agreed on
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are expected to provide welfare to 4 million oil palm farmers in Indonesia and 500 thousand oil al development profespalm farmers matters in Malaysia,� sionally only said. open the door Presidentwill Jokowi
to foreign intervention, either by countries that have signed area cer“We will build an industrial tain accords and those that have that is associated with oil palm, not. These are already reflected which increases the added value in a wide range of development and alsoespecially want to produce problems, in the manenvironmentally friendlynatural fuels,� agement of the domestic he said about Green Economic resources. Zone (GEZ). “This is crucial a very There are at least three historicrelated initiative palminoil points to for thethe actors volved in our industry, andbureaucracy we expectmanthe agement. of all,majority the country benefit First to the of actors are the most important smallholder palm oil in Indoneactors the administration and sia andinMalaysia,� said Jokowi bureaucracy management. Sec-
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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 eraPresident becomes Jokowi. While Bulog higher affect the Directorbecause Djarotit will Kusumayakti effectiveness levelmarket that can be said in a report, operaapplied various local, national tions is in done simultaneously in and global issues.Bandung, The adminisJakarta, Medan, and tration competence is also relatSurabaya, with a total of ed with the quality of good pub300.000 tons of rice. lic governance which carries 8 (eight) characteristics, nameHowever, it is also carried outacin ly: participatory, consensus, conjunction with the distribution countability, transparancy, reof 1.034 tons ofeffectiveness rice for the and five sponsiveness, efficiency, provinces. equitability and compliance with the law. Secondly, lack of orin abDetails of ricethe distribution the sence of competence bureaufive provinces are 110intonnes of cracy will 11 onlytrucks lead to three types rice by to Medan, of malgovernance, namely bad Jakarta 480 tonnes of rice from governance, weak governance 60 trucks, Bandung 144 tons of and underdeveloped global govrice from The 18 trucks, ernance. three Semarang malgover130 tonnes ricemarked from 12 nances whichof are by trucks, and Surabaya 170 weak national leadershiptonnes and of riceoffrom 17 truck. lack austerity will only result in various multidimensional problems in the nation“The operation is local, intended to al and international level. prices, That’s stabilize the market food exactly whatthat Indonesia is facing also shows the government right now in its national developis always ready and present to ment management.
lack of or Rice Market OperationsThe in absence of competence in 5 Provinces to Control Food Price bureaucracy will only President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), accompanied by the Minister of SOEs Rini Soemarno and President Director of Bulog Djarot Kusumayakti launching the Rice Market Operations as much as 1.034 tons for five (5) provinces, namely Jakarta, Medan (North Sumatra), Bandung (West Java), Semarang (Central Java) and Surabaya (East Java) at Bulog Warehouse, quires understanding about Kelapa an Gading, North Jakarta, countries’ needs for coordinaFriday (10/2/2015).
Jokowi: Indonesia and Malaysia Agree On The Establishment of CPOP the administration/bureaucracy have international dimensions. The question now is how a counthe establishment of the Council try with its administration caof Palmcan Oilmaintain Producingits Countries pacity integrity and sovereignty (CPOP). “Because in wemanaging know 85 its bureaucracy its napercent of palm to oilachieve production is tional development agenda. he in Indonesia and Malaysia,� Domestification andtointernasaid. They also agreed create a tionalization process play New Global Standardwill Sustainbigger roles in the government’s able Palm Oil Production. New management in the era of gloGlobal Standard is the result of balization in which traditional harmonization between the borders of a country will become Malaysia Indonesia more andand more blurred.standard One of thatimpacts will that become new the we willthe encouninternational the ter from such astandards process isingrowfielddemand of the world’s oil ing for betterpalm transparency, industry. accountability and professionalism in dealing with both national and Harmonization of international these new issues. Ourwill unwillingness and standards be an environincapability in managing nation-
Jokowi explained there needs to be a system that is all-electronic, such as e-budgeting, e-audit, e-purchasing and so on. If the
Najib Tun Razak said that the embodiment of cooperation in the field of palm oil is the formal ondly, the specific inter-governand concrete, although have mental actors such as the long been discussed. “InWorld fact, Bank, IMF and Thirdsince 2006 thereothers. has been an ly, multinational such as agreement, butactors cannot be multinational companies. Based realized,� Najib said.
tion cooperation pattern among state bureaucratic institutions. President Jokowi said market On the other hand, this model operations is done to deal with also refers to the interaction patthe famine. This method is terns between the state actors expected to be actors able toinkeep the and non-state providprices ofpolicies basic andnecessities ing public services. remain affordable for comthe In this context, the term community. monly used to explain the interaction pattern between state and non-state actors is informal in“Market operations carried out ternational administration and so that the price did not continue bureaucracy. This refers to increase and canconcept be controlled to administration with the reasonableand andbureauaffordcracy regulations and manage-
on the explanations above, there are at least two consequences President Jokowi wereand accomthat we need to know unpanied byabout Coordinating Minister derstand international adfor Maritime Rizal Ramli, ministration development.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno Minister of State FirstMarsudi, of all, pragmatism, the necessity understand what inSecretarytoPratikno, Minister of ternational and Agriculture administration Amran Sulaiman, bureaucracy is in order to underMinister of Industry Saleh Husin stand the “relational modand Chief Staff of thestate Presidenel�. On one hand, this model retial Teten Masduki.(avn)
able prices,� said President
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leadthat to are three types times not quite encouraging,� said Djarot. According of malgovernance, to Djarot, Bulog Market Operanamely bad tions also aims to prevent speculative space, which used in the governance, isweak declining rowdy harvest season. governance and
Regarding stocks, Djarot underdeveloped convincing too, will optimize global the rowdy governance. harvest to accumulate stocks of rice, so that people do not need to worry about the stock and the price of rice. “Bulog ready to serve rice distribution for the public,� said Djarot. In this market operations, premium rice is sold at a price range of Rp8.700/kg-Rp9.700/kg. Market operations carried out by the Task Force (Satgas), which has been designated, then distributed to the market to be sold directly or through traders.(qoi)
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Minister Log Minister Hanif: Labor Wage Will Increase Every Year the state in matters of wages and improving the welfare of workers. First, the state is present in the form of safety net through the minimum wage policy with the formula system.
Minister of Labor M.Hanif Dhakiri.
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Wage policy system with a formula that launched in Jokowi economic policy package volumes IV about Province of minimum wage (UMP), is just one of the forms of the presence of the state in improving the welfare of workers and communities that have not worked.
only one of the policies to improve the welfare of workers and also people who do not work. Esentially, the state is present in a comprehensive manner, not just about wages but also other policies”, said Minister of Labor M. Hanif Dhakiri on Friday (10/16/2015).
“The policy of the minimum wage with formula system is
According to Hanif, there are three forms of the presence of
Second, the state is present in the form of a reduction in the burden of living expenses through social policies such as education, social security (BPJS Health and BPJS Employment), housing workers, transport workers and mass transit, until the people’s business credit (KUR) which can be used by workers and termination victim. Third, the state is present in the form of guidance and supervision of the ongoing bipartite social dialogue between entrepreneurs and workers in the company.(qoi)
Minister Saleh:The 35,000 MW Electricity Project Must Prioritize Local Products tion facilities in Indonesia, in a bid to make the country as a production base to meet demands from domestic and ASEAN markets.
Minister of Industry Saleh Husin. Minister of Industry Saleh Husin said that the 35,000 MW electricity project must prioritize local products in its development.
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ate 16,000 – 20,000 megawatt of electricity through its switch panel must be supported.
“We want local content to be prioritized,” said Saleh Husin on Thursday (10/8/2015).
“We must support [Siemens Indonesia], so the state electricity company (PLN) can use one of the products made in Indonesia,” Saleh added.
Saleh added that efforts made by PT Siemens Indonesia to gener-
Saleh hopes that other companies would build their produc
The government has planned to develop the 35,000 MW electricity project that consists of 291 power plants, 732 transmission systems until 75,000 kilometers of tower sets, and 1,375 main stations. It was predicted that the investment for the project would reach US$72.9 billion. Currently, PLN owns 28 percent of the project comprising 102 power plant projects with a total capacity of 9,945 megawatts. Private companies had been assigned to build 110 power plants with a total capacity of 25,584 megawatts.(awp)
Minister Darmin:Trade Surplus More Ideal If It Supported With Export Performance export financing assistance by LPEI which is included in the economic policy packages issued recently to make small industries to revive again to boost national economy, he explained.
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Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Darmin Nasution said trade surplus so far would be more ideal if it was supported by more adequate export performance. “So far exports have dropped but imports have dropped even lower creating a surplus. This is a good news but is not enough. It will be enough if surplus happens because exports rise,” he said on Thursday(10/15/2015). Darmin said export performance was not yet optimal because exports so far have been based more on natural resources while prices of the commodities in the
international markets have sharply declined. National exports have weakened because demand in the export destination countries is down making the countrys economic growth in the first semester this year reached only 4.7 percent, he said. In view of that the government is now seeking to diversify exports in terms of products and export destinations so that Indonesia will nolonger be dependent on crude palm oil, rubber or coal exports which are vulnerable to global conditions, he said. One of the initiatives is deregulating licensing procedures and
“In our deregulation this time we do not only simplify licensing procedures but also encouraging investment in the industrial sector as well as helping in the export financing especially for micro, small and medium industries as they what we have,” he said. According to National Statistics Agency Indonesia enjoyed a surplus of $1.02 billion in September 2015 and trade from January to September has always been in surplus for the country.
Minister Tjahjo Kumolo : Government Prioritizes Border Area Development The government will give priority to accelerated the development of border areas in the next three years, Home Affairs Minister Tjahjo Kumolo said. “There are 187 sub-districts or points in border areas categorized as priority locations this year,” said Tjahjo. “They are located near the Indonesian borders with Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and Malaysia,” he added at a get-together with officials from throughout Southeast Sulawesi province on Friday (10/09/2015). These border areas have served as entry points for smuggling drugs into Indonesia along small paths at the borders, he noted. “Nearly 49 tiny paths along border areas are currently used as entry points for drugs coming into Indonesia. Even foregn
nationals use the tiny paths to enter the country illegally,” he said. This year the government, through the National Agency for Border Management (BNPP), has set aside Rp13.9 trillion to develop the border areas. And at the inauguration of ocean current power plant, Minister Tjahjo also gave a statement about the borders. “The government will allocate a sizable amount of funds every year to develop border areas,” said Tjahjo. “I believe that with these large amount of funds, the border areas will totally change in the next three years,” he added while in Southeast Sulawesi province, the minister is scheduled to inaugurate an ocean current power plant in South Buton district on Saturday (10/11/2015).(qoi)
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Minister of Home Affairs Tjahjo Kumolo.
Indonesia and Australia To Combat Illegal Fishing The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries has signed a cooperation agreement with the Australian Agriculture and Water Resources Department to combat illegal fishing through a joint patrol. Through the cooperation, Indonesia is hoping to put a stop on foreign vessels stealing fish in Indonesian waters. “Without Australia’s assistance, Indonesia will find difficulties to monitor everything happening in the eastern waters, especially around the borders of Papua New Guinea and East Timor,” said Minister of Marine and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti on Wednesday (10/7/2015), which was also attended by Australia’s Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce. Susi said the collaboration is expected to prevent illegal fishing in Indonesian waters
bordering with Papua New Guinea, East Timor, and Australia. So far, Australia has provided sufficient help in preventing illegal fishing activities in Indonesia. Indonesia and Australia have for the last nine years conducted annual work group meetings on maritime affairs and fisheries. Susi said Indonesia wants to increase marine cooperation with Australia, hoping that the latter would sign a declaration to combat illegal fishing in Asia and the Pacific. Indonesia also encourages Australia to provide all assistance needed in the fight against illegal fishing. Bernaby Joyce said Australia is pleased with the cooperation. “We are very happy with this partnership to ensure the eradication of illegal fishing,” Bernaby said.(avn)
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Minister of Marine and Fisheries Susi Pudjiastuti sign agreement
with Minister Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce.
Minister Jonan: Manggarai-Cikarang Double Track Project to Be Finished in 2017 Manggarai-Bekasi-Cikarang double-double track (DDT) or double track route project development process goes according to plan. No more land issues and is targeted to be operated at the end of 2017. “Completed in the end of 2017 or at the latest in 2018,” said Transportation Minister Ignatius Jonan when monitor progress of the projects in Bekasi, West
Java, on Sunday (10/4/2015). For Manggarai-Bekasi route with a length of 15 km is almost complete.
many have not freed between Bekasi to Cikarang. If Bekasi-Manggarai, already finished,” said Jonan.
Only a few points which will be built as a station, as well as connecting a double rail. Included also connect with the previous station.
Double track to be built from Cikarang to Bekasi along 17 km. Jonan believes the development will not take long, all the problematic on the route land is will also be freed. So that the whole project can be operated in 2017. “We are
“Most have been completed, only a few have not done. Well,
targeting all fixed in 2017,” said Jonan. Meanwhile, for reasons of time, Jonan canceled to review the Maja-Rangkas Bitung double track route project in Maja. Known, this route stretches along 17 km. Total funds needed for this project is Rp765 billion. In the previous plan, this route can also be operated in 2017.(qoi)
Tourism Minister Optimistic Achieve Targets 20 Million Tourists in 2019
“Indeed trade was in surplus since January to September although export-import performance tended to drop early in the year,” the agency`s chief, Suryamin, said.
Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya optimistic will be able to reach the target given by the President Joko Widodo to bring 20 million tourists to visit Indonesia in 2019. He was optimist the target could be achieved because of the policy of Free Visiting Visa (BVK), which has been applied to a number of regional destinations in Indonesia ,
From January to September 2015 Indonesia enjoyed a surplus of US$7.13 billion up from a deficit of US$1.67 billion in the same period last year.(awp)
''Jokowi Policy, the one that makes us optimistic to pursue the target of 20 million foreign tourists in 2019. The signs were already being felt. Bintan for decades as an exclusive tourist
area, when opened BVK, the increasing is great, even beating the achievements of Batam in September 2015, '' said Minister Arief in Jakarta, Sunday (18/10). Port of Bandar Bintan Telani reveal in September 2015 have achieved up to 48.68 percent of foreign tourists. It managed to beat the combination of Batam Center, 25.57 percent, 10.87 percent Sekupang, and Nongsa 7.6 percent. More proud again, he said, the number of foreign tourists was apparently derived from China's 30.9 percent, 20.9
percent Korean, Japanese 13,37 Percent, UK 10 percent and 6.16 percent from the United States. '' The way to read it is more and more expatriates and tourists in Singapore to Batam-Bintan stopping for a short distance and the price is much cheaper. Great Batam fastest reaction to a certain via free policy, '' he said. Other optimism to achieve the target it is the policy of open access Clearance and Approval for Indonesian Territory (CAIT) for yachts and cabotage for cruise (cruise ships). For yachter, he believes, no longer
need to bother as previously treated as imports of luxury goods, the import tax numbers are not small. So even cabotage for cruise ships. Not just only Indonesian ships, but foreign ships can pick up and drop the passangers. ''Foreign ships are also allowed too. By doing so, foreign tour operators began to sell packages of marine tourism in Indonesia. Of course, this effect is not immediately present, but the future provide a great opportunity for the presence of foreign tourists to cruise, '' he explained.(awp)
5 End of Year, Komodo Airport Ready to Become International Airport Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo, West Manggarai, the western tip of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara will be upgraded to an international airport. As for the status of the airport's improvement plan to support the smooth flow of tourists, both domestic and foreign, who want to visit the area to see the giant lizard, Komodo.
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Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo, West Maggarai, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara.
This was revealed by Head of Provincial Transport Department NTT Richard Djami in Kupang recently. He suggests it is related to the government's efforts to fix the Komodo Airport in order to serve the activity of flights to and from the region optimally, both day and at night. "Komodo Airport will be upgraded to international
airport. Currently under discussion," he explains. According to him, with the improvement of status in the future, then the support equipment in airports will be completed, including the relevant agencies will be based in the airport terminal, such as customs, immigration, and health department. Likewise with the existing lights on an airport runway as the standard rules for the international airport. He said the lights on the runway at the airport was important because it would be imposed flight at night. Ricard Djami hope the process of improving the status of this airport be completed by the end of 2015.(bby)
Museum Tourism Destination Potential Bring Foreign Tourist to Indonesia Indonesian tourism potential in a variety of destinations. Apparently not only the natural beauty and cultural charm that can be an attraction for foreign tourists cto this country, but also tourism at the museum could attract foreign tourists visiting Indonesia. "If museums in Indonesia have a good collection, neat, and provide information that is complete, it will be one tourist attraction to know something," said Udhi Sudiyanto, Chairman of Asita Yogyakarta Region
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2015-2019 period. Udhi exemplifies “Museum Perjuangan” will illustrate the struggle of a particular society at a particular era. He explained that the museum is a testament to history, a collection of things (writing, art), and the other is a representation of the surrounding community.
characteristic of the area. If packed well, well promoted, it will attract local and foreign tourists, "he said.
Weakness that occurs in museums in Indonesia is that they do not provide the complete picture, "he said.
The Museum Carnival is opening a series of Museum Festival 2015 entitled “Museum For Edutourism” held on 15 - 19 October in Yogyakarta.
Visitors, he added, were given only a small explanation, and often it's just a description of a character or a name of an object.
"By visiting the museum, we can see a picture of a region or group. With the museum festival, we can display a variety of cultures and the diversity
Udhi optimistic museum tours will be given its own color for tourism in Yogyakarta. "Note that the museum gave meaningfulness to what the visitor sees.
"It should be the translation of what or who is it? So can display deeper than what could be seen so that visitors could bring itself into nature according to the explanation, "he said. (bby)
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Virgin Mary Mother of All Nation Statue at Maumere, Sikka, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. Maumere located in Sikka, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara apparently a lot of tourism potential. Not only in Maumere Bay Marine Park which is famous for its beauty, Maumere also has the potential for religious tourism. In Maumere, there is a statue of the Virgin Mary Mother of All Nations. There is a religious tour in May and October due to
two months into devotion to the Virgin Mary because for Catholics every May as the month of Mary and every October as the month of the Rosary. For Catholics in Maumere is certainly an infinite blessing. Until now they believe, interference Mary who allowed it to happen. Maumere also been a goal of Pope John Paul II when visiting Indonesia in 1989 ago. Not only
that, there is also a statue of Christ the King. According Priadi Wibisono, Marketing Manager of PT Petrada Widya Radhasa, Maumere as a tourist destination will increase after hit by tsunami in 1992 ago. "Now there are 3 airlines fly to Maumere from Denpasar, Wings Air, Water and Kalstar NAM. Garuda Indonesia will fly to Maumere soon, " said Priadi. (bby)
6 Succesful in World Halal Trave Awards 2015, Borobudur Temple To Become Main Tour Destination For Buddhists and Lombok Boost Eastern Europe Tourist Lombok in West Nusa Tenggara prevail in the event of the World Halal Travel Awards 2015 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, won two titles, thus making tourism businesses in Lombok optimistic that tourists from Asia and Eastern Europe will be more interested to visit Lombok. As stated by LA Faisal Hadi, General Manager d'Praya Lombok Hotels on Wednesday (21/10/2015). The success of Lombok in Halal World Travel Awards event in 2015 made a name Indonesia fluttering in the international arena.
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World Halal Travel Awards that win by Lombok.
"It's a great gift for the people of Indonesian tourism, especially Lombok and this becomes the axis trigger the spirit of Lombok tourism to improve the quality of tourism, especially halal tourism
that are the hallmark of Lombok," explained Hadi who is also Chairman of the Advisory Board of ASITA NTB. Hadi who is also Vice Chairman of the IHRA NTB is said that tourists from Asia and Eastern Europe who visited Lombok is a testament to the openness of information and publications that can be accessed world tourism community. "Currently, tourists from Asia and Eastern Europe began many come to Lombok," he said. The Lombok successfully got the World's Best Tourism Destination Halal and Halal World's Best Honeymoon Destination. Another titles dedicated by Sofyan Hotel Best Family (bby)
to Indonesia is Sofyan Hotel. got the World's Friendly Hotel.
Foreign Tourists Attracted By The Yogyakarta 259th Anniversary People's Party that became the theme of HUT-259 Yogyakarta becomes an attraction for tourists, including foreign tourists because of the potential cultural displayed. "In commemoration of the anniversary of the city of Yogyakarta is essentially an attempt to show the potential of culture. Because the date can definitely be used as a calendar of events, especially at the peak of October 7, "said Achmad
Charris Zubair, Chairman of Yogyakarta Cultural Council on Thursday (08/10/2015). According to him, the certainty of time and attractions displayed is the pinnacle of cultural achievement can be expected to invite tourists both foreign and domestic. "Of course the show October 7 to say the core event of the anniversary of the city of Yogyakarta should be strengthened by supporting the event in October, for example, the typical
culinary week Yogyakarta or typical fashion, or also typical attractions," he said. In fact, he added, it would be interesting if this October as the event all participating hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, entertainment venues making the month of October as price cuts in Yogyakarta. "Obviously, it will definitely make Yogyakarta be an attraction as a tourist destination," he said. He is optimistic on the
future of Yogyakarta maintaining itself as a city of culture, tourism, student. "In addition to continue to improve in facilitation as a marker of a modern city such as parking, transportation, arrangements that are not crowded in the traffic, security, comfort and improving hospitality," he said. Everything can happen, he added, if it involves community tourism, and aims to improve the welfare of the community itself. (bby)
No Need to Fly Abroad, Just Go onVacation in Indonesia No need to fly abroad when a traveler decides to vacation. Just in Indonesia is enough, because the country is rich in tourist and cultural charm that has been attracting foreign tourists to visit Indonesia. Yes, Indonesia is known for a variety of exciting destinations due to spread evenly from the country's eastern region to the western region of Indonesia. Not only that, the local knowledge possessed by local people will add to the appeal of the destination. Thus, to get an interesting moment as well as valuable experience during the holidays does not mean having to go to an expensive place or places as far away as abroad. So, it is not wrong if the traveler decides to vacation in Indonesia alone. Interestingly, there are a number of destinations in Indonesia, which is not inferior to those in other countries. Among them, Sri Gethuk Waterfall ala Grand Canyon in Yogyakarta. If Arizona in United States of America has the Grand Canyon, the natural charm that presents a steep cliff was split by the flow of the Colorado River, then Yogyakarta has Sri Gethuk Waterfall which cliffs be passed by the flow of the Oya River. Nature tourism waterfall is located in Menggoran, Bleberan
No need to go far away to Belize Cave Tubing in Guatemala, Central America. Come to Goa Pindul in Gelaran Village, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta, to enjoy the cave tubing.
Sensation of peace and quiet will be increasingly felt, if a traveler sitting on a tree, precisely on a wooden board that has been installed in the pine trees, right at the edge of the cliff. In the distance a traveler's eyes will be spoiled with a stretch of hills and lakes, fresh in the eyes and the soul.(bby)
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Mount Menoreh, Suroloyo Peak at Yogyakarta.
Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Rizal Ramli said that he would make the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, to become the main tour destination for Buddhists from around the world and also foreign tourist. “We want Borobudur to become the Mecca for Buddhists. Just like Muslims, they always want to go on hajj pilgrimage before they die,” said Rizal in Jakarta on Saturday (10/3/2015). Rizal claimed that the Borobudur temple was more
Sri Gethuk Waterfall at Yogyakarta, Central Java.
beautiful than the Angkor Vat in Cambodia. Therefore, Rizal said that the Borobudur Temple must become a religious tour destination for Buddhists. “If Christians want to go to Jerusalem before they die, just like Muslims who want to go to Mecca, Buddhists must go to Borobudur,” he added. Rizal also called for efforts to improve tourist destinations in other areas, such as the Toba Lake in North Sumatera, Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara, and Thousand Islands in Jakarta.
According to Rizal, Indonesia should no longer count on Bali. “Bali has been oversold. We need to develop new tourist destinations, and we have planned to develop ten new locations,” he said. Rizal believes that the development of those tourist destinations would be important to achieve 20 million foreign visits per year within the next five years. Currently, the number of foreign tourists visiting Indonesia has reached 10 million people per year.(awp)
Samber Gelap, the Charm of Marine Tourism in Kotabaru
Yes, Indonesia is rich in marine tourism charm. Call it a tourist charms in Samber Gelap, Kotabaru, South Kalimantan. Marine tourism in Samber Gelap will invite tourists, including foreign tourists to visit there.
Quiet river flow, make it safe and comfortable to explore Goa Pindul. The best time to cave tubing is in the morning, around 9:00 am until 10:00 am.
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Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java.
Indonesia as a destination was no less attractive to other countries. In this country, not just Bali and Lombok, because there are still a variety of tourist potential of the area stretching from the east to the west of the archipelago.
village, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. Want to enjoy a tour of the cave while sitting on a rubber tire?
Moreover, if you want to enjoy the charm of the hills from the top of a pine tree, a traveler can go to Kalibiru, a village in the mountains Menoreh, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta. Cool atmosphere tends to be cold is perfect for the traveler who wants to relieve tired after a long day. The most appropriate time to this place is the late afternoon, when the sun was no longer blazing.
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Not too difficult to come to Kotabaru. From Jakarta fly to Banjarmasin. Proceed to Kotabaru. Then cross over to Samber Gelap Islands by speedboat. On the beach, the sand is soft and white. The waves are not too big so as to swim and sunbathe fit to be tried, so it is not wrong if Samber Gelap chosen for a vacation. Not only that, fishing tours can also be done in Samber Gelap,
because there are many fish spots, especially mackerel fish with a weight that is large enough. In Samber Gelap, tourists can also try snorkeling and diving. Not to mention the turtle conservation which is an alternative to the development of tourism, so expect the preservation of turtles can be maintained, because the tourists will be interested in the activities of the turtle, which was laying eggs and turtle populations that exist.(bby)
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Cikadu Batik, Typical Batik of Tanjung Lesung to be used as Pandeglang souvenirs by tourists. "The first idea is come from our coaches. One day we visit Tanjung Lesung. Then when returning from Tanjung Lesung, we are confused, why no souvenirs to take home. Then, came the idea of making Pandeglang batik," he said. BP.BLOGSPOT.COM
Pindul Cave (Goa Pindul) at Gelaran Village,Yogyakarta.
Cikadu Batik at Pandeglang, Banten. Pandeglang, Banten, which has rhinos icon, is known by a number of natural attractions, traditional art, and local culture, thus encouraging a number of batik artisans in Pandeglang to establish Cikadu Tanjung Lesung Batik Studio.
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Kalibiru at Gunung Menoreh, Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta.
In this place was made Pandeglang typical batik. Although still relatively new, since newly established on April 21st, Cikadu Tanjung Lesung Batik Studio determination deserve to be appreciated. Studio headed by Toto (45), besides want to raise and preserve local wisdom, also empowers women who have been the PKK’s target.
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The studio is located in Cikadu, Tanjung Jaya Village, Panimbang District, Pandeglang. Cikadu Tanjung Lesung Batik studio currently has 45 stamp motifs and 40 motifs, which raised a typical regionalism such as arts, culinary, debus, rhinos, and others. "The motive that we take from the cultural, artistic, debus, rhinoceros, and typical of our village. For example, in Cikadu is many banana chips craftsmen, then we adopted to be bananas motif," he said. Besides desire to empower PKK women around the studio, Toto told, he has a strong idea to create Pandeglang typical batik
According to Toto, Cikadu Tanjung Lesung Batik Studio now has six batik teachers and 30 pecanting, ranging from women to students. "We have a batik program, which is used as Extra-curricular activities for surrounding school," he said. Batik produced by Cikadu Tanjung Lesung Batik Studio is priced varied. For example stamped batik Rp120 thousand per piece, while batik tulis Rp80 thousand per piece. Toto also wished that the local community is not only being a spectator as a special economic zone (SEZ) takes place, following SEZ inauguration by President Joko Widodo recently. "We want to make Cikadu become a center of batik not only in Pandeglang, but also in Banten," said Toto.(bby)
7 Tanjung Lesung Festival 2015 Attended by 16 Provinces
Government Proactive to Build Tanjung Lesung Infrastructure
A total of 85 representatives of tourism businesses from 16 provinces following the tourism business forum in Banten Province which lasted from 30 to 31 October in Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Tanjung Lesung. “A number of representatives of neighboring countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore and including Japan had canceled because of worry about the smoke-related,” said Chairman of the Indonesian Tourism Council Actors Association (ASPPI) Banten Rudi Indriawan in Pandeglang, on Saturday (10/31/2015).
Research and Development Center for Roads and Bridges (Puslitbang BLTJ-Pusjatan) Ministry of Public Works in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism proactively to build roads in ten of potential tourism destination in 2016, one of them is in Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Tanjung Lesung.
Muhammad Idris at the Indonesia Traffic Engineering Camp (IndoTrEC) 2015 in Bandung, Tuesday (10/7/2015).
“The result of intensive coordination between BLTJ with Assistant Deputy for Destinations and Tourism Industry Affairs Ministry of Tourism, we support to build roads in the tourism area. A touch from natural wealth can color the design of the road itself,” said Head of Puslitbang BLTJ-Pusjatan Ministry of Public Works
“Although still under discussion, we must be proactively preparing. How do we see the needs from our partners, in this case the Ministry of Tourism,” he said.
Idris expects, the tourism road construction guidelines and specifications draft can be completed in early 2016 and immediately be socialized to the relevant ministries, namely the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Transportation.
Idris said the Ministry of Public Works, in this case BLTJ-Pusjatan, preparing cooperation with the guidelines and specifi-
Tenth tourism destinations priority were chosen from 88 National Tourism Strategic Area (KSPN) because it has the
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“We want to introduce a number of potential and tourist destinations in Banten to other areas of tourism actors. Hopefully they can see directly the condition of tourism in Banten and later on attract tourists to Banten,” said Rudi. The tourism business forum begins with a trip to visit attractions in Banten ranging from Soekarno Hatta, then to Anyer beach, Carita, Labuan to Tanjung Lesung. “The highlight of the show at KEK Tanjung Lesung is by tourism transactions that will be projected by them in Banten. We call it the ‘Table Top’,” said Rudi. In these activities, the tourism actors or the so-called ‘Buyer’ transact immediately with sellers of tourist destinations in Banten. “They immediately booking for corporate meetings in their respective regions to Banten,” said Rudi. Then, after the buying and selling process attractions to be visited in Banten by tourism actors from outside Banten, they
Visitor crowding at Tanjung Lesung Festival 2015. continue the journey with visits to attractions such as the Banten Museum in Banten, culinary, and China Fortress Museum in Tangerang. The business forum attended by 85 tourism stakeholders from a number of provinces who came directly to Banten such as North Sumatra, Kalimantan, South Sumatra, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, Riau, Riau Islands, West Java, Central Java, East Java, Lampung and a number of other cities in Indonesia. “We also do a talk show about the tourism potential in Banten involving business players in Banten such as the Association of Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant (PHRI), the Association of Indonesia Tour and Travel (Asita), Indonesian Tourist Guide Association (HPI), AsIPA, and Balawista Banten,” he said. Banten Governor Rano Karno welcomed the Banten Tourism Business Forum, in hopes through business players
in a number of areas, will be able to bring local and foreign tourists to Banten. Governor believes, Banten tourism in the future will continue to develop, especially with the construction of toll Serang -Panimbang as the pulse of the development in South Banten. “I believe that businesses players have a lot of network and used to carry tourists. We hope Banten become one of the attractions that will be offered to tourists in their respective regions,” said Rano Karno, after meeting with business players at Karang Beach, Panimbang. Irma, one of the tourism businesses players from Lampung, claimed to be interested in attraction Ujung Kulon National Park. “The plan at the beginning of 2016 we will bring tourists from Lampung to Ujung Kulon. We are already booking for corporate travelers to Ujung Kulon from Lampung,” she said.(qoi)
Although still under discussion, he said, BLTJ-Pusjatan Ministry of Public Works will continue to support the implementation of tourism road construction.
cations draft concerning tourism road construction. “Actually, our duty is only to prepare. For technical implementation, we’ll work closely with the Ministry of Transportation,” he said.
potential to be developed, such as Tanjung Lesung, Mandalika, Morotai, Lake Toba, Kepulauan Seribu, Labuhan Bajo, Yogyakarta, Wakatobi, Belitung, and Bromo. “We do not only make access, but also how to keep the roads between tourism destinations in the region created in such an interesting way,” he said. Some aspects to be considered in the tourism road construction, according to him, is clearly different from the usual road construction. Aspects of ecosystems, local knowledge and aesthetics will be prioritized in the planning design that will hold the architects.(qoi)
Tanjung Lesung Become One of Tourist Destinations To Bring In The Foreign Exchange Revenue The Government is currently set 10 destination or tourist destination in the country priority. The 10 destinations are Tanjung Lesung (Banten), Borobudur (Central Java), Mandalika (NTB), Labuan Bajo (NTT), Bromo Tengger Semeru (East Java), Kepulauan Seribu (Jakarta), Danau Toba (North Sumatera), Wakatobi (Southeast Sulawesi), Morotai (North Maluku), dan Tanjung Kelayan (Belitung). This 10 tourist destination is expected to bring in foreign exchange earnings for Indonesia. “It was 10 to be prioritized and it is expected in 2016, it has
become the beginning of new destinations revitalization,” said Tourism Minister Arief Yahya at the Presidential Office, Jakatya, Thursday (10/15/2015). “So, our destinations not only Bali, Yogyakarta, Jakarta and Riau Islands, but also develop new destinations in Indonesia,” Minister Arief added. Arief also asked the mass media play an active role to introduce other tourist areas in the country so that it becomes a priority objective for international tourists. This, he said, would also be useful because the government
Tanjung Lesung Bay Villas. has opened visa-free visits for 90 countries. Indonesian Tourism in various parts of the region ready to be promoted. “We have many real tourist
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attractions. You just have to choose. Now we just have to think how promote it,” said Arief.(qoi)
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Supports One Million Houses Program, PT Jababeka Cooperate with BTN One million houses program launched by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in 2015, claimed to have realized almost 50% of the target. Until today, there have been 493,000 housing units/flats construction or approximately 49% of the target.
about these things in more detail,” said Sutedja.
As evidence of its commitment to support the one million houses program, PT Jababeka Tbk and PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN) signed an agreement or MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) regarding Utilization of Banking Products and Services at Menara Batavia 25th Floor, Central Jakarta, Monday (10/19/2015).
“Jababeka committed to BTN to support the program of one million houses, through this MoU will be realized programs like subsidized houses or subsidized flats, which is planned to be built in Cikarang, Tanjung Lesung, and Kendal,” he said.
Director of PT Jababeka Tbk Sutedja Sidarta Darmono explained, the Mou is broadly discussed about cooperation agreement regarding Home Ownership Loan (KPR), Apartment Ownership Loan (KPA), venture capital lending cooperation and construction loans. “This MoU is like an umbrella to facilitate the cooperation agreement which will discuss
He also reiterated the commitment of PT Jababeka Tbk to support one million houses program launched by the government.
Managing Director of BTN Mansyur S Nasution said that the commitment of PT Jababeka Tbk in line with BTN wishes to realize one million houses program. "We need developers who are committed to this program and Jababeka is a large company whose potential can support government programs. This MoU is an excellent start, as it will contribute to the performance of each, both Jababeka
Jababeka Strategy in Facing Speculators PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka Tbk (KIJA) is a developer of large-scale areas in Indonesia. One of the central industrial park is owned by Jababeka in Cikarang, West Java. President Director of PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka Tbk (KIJA) Tedjo Budianto Liman said, in developing industrial zones there are two obstacles. "The first is land that dominated by speculators and funding," he said in Kinerja program at iBCM TV, Tuesday (10/20/2015). However, Budianto said, Jababeka has experienced over 26 years in developing industrial area, thus making the problem as speculators can be overcome. "We've been 26 years in this business and the many ways we do in outsmart these speculators. For example, if a site is finished,
and BTN," he said. President Director of PT Jababeka Tbk Budianto Liman also said the same thing. According to Budianto, between Jababeka and BTN has long established good cooperation. "This cooperation is a good thing. With the support of BTN, Jababeka want to develop 100 new city and also participate in government programs," he said. Also present at the MoU signing, Managing Director PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk Mansyur S Nasution, Senior Vice President Non Subsidized Mortgage & Consumer Lending Division of BTN Suryanti Agustinar, Vice President Head Regional Office 1 of BTN Sri R M Sudarsari, Vice President Branch Manager of BTN Bekasi Alex Sofyan Noor, President Director of PT Jababeka Tbk Budianto Liman, Director of PT Jababeka Tbk Sutedja Sidarta Darmono, President Director PT Banten West Java Setiawan Mardjuki, and Director of PT Jababeka Tbk Hyanto Wihadhi.(qoi)
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Mou agreement signing between PT Jababeka Tbk and PT Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) Tbk.
Bekasi Power Wins Top 10 Indonesia Best Electricity Award 2015 power company category. The award was handed over by the Advisor for the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Said Didu at the 6th Indonesian Electricity Exhibition and Indonesia Best Electricity Award (IBEA) 2015 at the Grand City Convention & Exhibition Surabaya, Wednesday (10/21/2015).
we immediately give the guardrail, "he said. Meanwhile, he added, in developing an industrial area there are several steps being taken. Ranging from site surveys to the quality of human resources available in the area. "In developing the industrial area, we first do a survey. Because for a property company, location is the most important. Then we see how the infrastructure, such as highways, ports, electricity. Then we see what the potential of that area, what we can use. Then human resources, if you want to build an industrial area of manufacturing, labor is needed, it needs to be considered. If all is OK, then we dare to spend money for land acquisition and builders," he closed.(mta)
Earlier, as many as 90 local and global manufacturing is involved in Sharing Forum and Technical Meeting in support the Indonesian Electricity Exhibition and IBEA 2015.
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Bekasi Power receive the 10 Best Electricity Company in Indonesia awards. PT Bekasi Power a subsidiary of PT Jababeka Tbk, which manages power plants around Jababeka Industrial Area, Cikarang,
awarded as one of the 10 best electricity company in Indonesia in the Top 10 Indonesia Best Electricity Award 2015 for the
Borobudur International Golf Goods train service from Cikarang Dry Port Towards & Country Club Maintain Surabaya Kalimas The Field Quality Long drought that happening in Indonesia, make an impact on river water flow, which is getting smaller. Borobudur International Golf & Country Club seeks to maintain the field quality by adding a special budget for the extra watering, one of which is to bring a fire engine owned by Akmil Magelang.
The operation of the freight train service " Bintang Laut Platinum " which provide services of a freight train from Cikarang Dry Port to Surabaya Kalimas on 2 October 2015 .
At the event, representatives of the government and the electricity subsector stakeholders are committed to give reliable electricity infrastructure. One of IBEA 2015 jury, Moch Harry Jaya Pahlawan said the award is expected to push
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Reach Stacker car lift the containers onto the train.
“We hope the IBEA in this exhibition continue to be held every year,” said Harry at The 6th Indonesian Electricity Exhibition and Indonesia Best Electricity Award (IBEA) 2015 “So that the progress of the electricity can be used as a means of communication, education and information for the public,” Harry added.. Theme of the 6th Indonesian Electricity Exhibition are National Consolidation to Achieve 35,000MW Plant Power Development. This event is supported by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral
Resources, Director General of Electricity ESDM Ministry, National Energy Board or known as Dewan Energi Nasional (DEN), East Java Provincial Government, and the Indonesia Electrical Contractors Association or known as Asosiasi Kontraktor Listrik Indonesia (AKLI). Assessment categories in IBEA 2015 include Private Plant (IPP), Operation & Maintenance (O&M), and the 10 best companies. This award is believed to encourage local manufacturing and role in increasing total content of the Interior in the areas of generation, transmission, and distribution, cables and towers, especially in facing the mega development 35,000MW projects.(qoi)
KIJA Financial Highlights PT Jababeka Tbk (“KIJA”) recorded total revenue of Rp 2,283 billion as of September, 30 2015, an increase of 11% compared to the first 9 months of 2014. The growth at a consolidated level mainly comes from a strong performance by the infrastructure pillar, which increased 17% year-on-year. Real estate sales declined slightly, contributing Rp 795 billion as of 9M15, compared to Rp 807 billion in the same period in 2014, whereas the leisure & hospitality businesses increased 69% to become Rp 80 billion as of September 2015.
Akmil Magelang Fire Department Watering the Field
energy companies and electricity subsectors to keep working hard to realize a strong infrastructure for the realization of bright energy electricity in Indonesia.
Recurring revenue, which KIJA derives from its infrastructure pillar – mainly consisting of power, water and dry port businesses – contributed 62% to the Company’s consolidated revenue in 9M15, compared to 58% in 9M14. This increase in infrastructure contribution is the main reason for the slight
foreign exchange losses are net of operational forex gains and losses, and gains on our hedging contracts. KIJA’s forex loss excluding the hedging and operational affects stands at Rp 593 billion.
decrease in consolidated gross profit margin, which stands at 43% per September 2015, compared to 45% in the prior year. Infrastructure revenue, although providing steady, predictable cash flows, have lower gross profit margins than the land development business. KIJA’s net income as per September 2015 stands at Rp 71 billion, compared to Rp 381 billion in 2014. The main reason for this is the impact of foreign exchange losses, which were about Rp 2 billion in 2014, compared to Rp 320 billion in 2015 – these
Currently, KIJA has executed US$ 200 million notional worth of call spreads with an average lower strike at 13,014 Rupiah and an average spread of 1,950 Rupiah – an average upper strike of 14,964. Given the fact that the Rupiah has lost about 20% since the beginning of the year until September 2015, these hedges have proven to lessen the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations to a certain extent. The Company’s EBITDA for the period January-September 2015 increased 11% to become Rp 935 billion, compared with Rp 841 billion over the same period in 2014.(tim)
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Regional Jakarta-Bandung Fast Train Operated in 2019 Cirebon SMEs Boost
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ast train project (High Speed Railway / HSR) will be started in 2016. Before groundbreaking, PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China will introduce a fast train to the public on November 9th, 2015 at Walini, West Bandung. Once the project starts, the RI-China consortium will took 3 years to complete the track and the train station quickly. It means that this brand-new train can be slid started the first quarter of 2019 or before the expiry of Joko Widodo (Jokowi) Government in 2014-2019 periods. “It would be completed within the end of 2018 and commercial operations in the first quarter of 2019,” said the Special Staff of the Minister of SOEs Sahala Lumban Gaol during the event joint Venture Agreement Fast Trains Jakarta-Bandung at the Pullman Hotel, Jakarta, Friday (10/16/2015). In the same place, President Director of PT Wijaya Karya Tbk (WIKA),
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Bintang Perbowo mention the construction work, the rail until the signaling will be carried out by Indonesia while the procurement of rolling stock or train supplied from China. “Many Indonesian engineers were involved. 60% local content, 40% of imports mainly rolling stock and the material cannot be made in Indonesia. If the civil works such as paths, bridges, rails until the signal will be done by us,” he said. WIKA is the chairman of a consortium of Indonesian state-owned enterprises in the fast train, led three other state-owned enterprises are forming a joint venture company PT Pilar Sinergi BUMN Indonesia (PSBI). To finance the project, he said 75% of the total investment of US$5.5 billion was financed by the China Development Bank (CDB) seconded the remaining equity capital of China-Indonesia consortium of state-owned companies namely PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC).(qoi)
In the midst of a global economic slowdown and towards the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), Cirebon government seeks to strengthen its economy by encouraging the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to improve the quality of production and its competitive ability. Cirebon City Government, through the Department of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs (Disperindag) Cirebon, acknowledged that SMEs are the driving economic sectors for Cirebon, and now there are already 1469 registered SMEs. “SMEs is driving the economy of Cirebon City, due to the presence of SMEs, many workers absorbed. When looking at existing data that SMEs amounted to 1469 listed and large businesses only 59 companies would mean absorbing the labor majority are SMEs compared with other sectors,” said Agus Mulyadi, head of the Department of Industry, Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs Cirebon in Cirebon, Friday (10/16/2015). With the 1469 SMEs registered in Cirebon, where in fact there are many more who have not yet registered, Cirebon are fertile ground. And if you see that there is a comparison with other propulsion sector, the SMEs are still the most dominant. Disperindag Cirebon will record and provide direct assistance in the form of counseling and guidance, as well as training to businesses of existing SMEs to develop their business venture. TEMPO.CO
Chinese fast train model.
Kudus, a Technology- Inspired City other areas. Related to SME Expo main goal, he said, is quite simple with the expo collaborated with existing culture, plus entertainment. “We want a change,” he said. Exhibition only business to business, but when cultures are set out in terms of culture, then business to business will be an adhesive things into the creativity of this nation’s children.
Menara Kudus Mosque at Kudus, Central Java. Kudus, Central Java, worth mentioning as a source of inspiration for the technology, given the variety of businesses ranging from small to large industrial sector which produces high-tech in this city, said Kudus Regent, Musthofa.
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“Apparently Kudus today is remarkable, because the development of technology is quite high,” he said when opening Kudus Expo 2015, at Alun-Alun Kudus, Kudus, Friday (10/16/2015). For that, he said, Kudus is not inferior to
Through the creativity, he hopes, came togetherness from all sides. Related to productive enterprises credits (CTP), he considers, as a support to small and medium micro businesses. “The biggest enemies in the republic is poverty,” he said. To build a people’s economy, he said, its implementation by
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changing the exclusive bank be inclusive. In fact, he added, businesses of meatballs in Kudus can receive unsecured credit disbursement.He hopes, the CTP program could reduce the gap. Meanwhile, the Coordinating Committee of Kudus Regency Birthday Agus Budi Satrio in his speech said, the number of outlets available to SMEs by 80 outlets. Dozens of these outlets, he said, filled with industry players and SMEs built from nine districts and businesses assisted by SKPD. In addition, he said, the exhibition also involves the company’s multi-product amounted to 35 companies, consisting of PT Djarum, PT Nojorono, Pura
Group, PT Hartono Istana Teknologi (Polytron), Mubarookfood, banking elements, BPJS and job fairs. SME exhibition purposes, namely to facilitate and provide promotional space as well as a medium of learning for SMEs in Kudus. In addition, he said, to exploit the full potential of Kudus to address the issue of the economic downturn in Indonesia and the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) in 2015, Kudus mobilize the community in the development of its business. “The exhibition also aims to provide a means of entertainment for the people of Kudus because every day will be shown various types of art,” he said.(qoi)
“Disperindag already conducted training for SMEs. Our latest training through social media marketing, and will also bring them to participate in exhibitions to introduce its products, “said Agus.(qoi)
NTB Recieved Rp 1,1 Billion From Foreign Workers Tax West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) received Rp 1.1 billion in taxes from foreign workers employed by 69 companies operating in the province as of September, exceeding this year’s target of Rp 700 million. “It’s was an increase from last year’s collected taxes of Rp 1 billion from the Rp 500 million target,” The NTB office of the Manpower Ministry and transmigration foreign worker placement and supervision division head, Zaenal, said on Tuesday (10/13/2015). According to existing regulations, Zaenal said foreign workers should pay US$100 in taxes per month to the NTB’s manpower office. Based on his office data, Zaenal said 93 foreign employees were working at 69 companies, mostly in the tourism sector, in the province. He said the workers hailed from 24 countries, namely Australia, the US, Japan, Germany, Italy, England, Canada, France, Russia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Finland, Ireland, China, Norway Spain, Slovenia, Hungary and Sweden. (avn)
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Regional Riau Islands and PGN Synergy Belitung Island Will Become To Stream Natuna Gas “Maldives” in Indonesia Tourism Minister Arief Yahya want Belitung Island tourism can develop as the Maldives, which became a famous tourism destination for its beautiful beaches, blue lagoons and underwater scenery.
Riau Islands Provincial Government held a meeting with PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN) at County Hall, Tanjung Pinang, Monday (10/19/2015). Present at the meeting Acting Governor of Riau Agung Mulyana along with Riau Islands Provincial Government and Director of Infrastructure and Technology PGN, Djoko Saputro, along with PGN officials.
“My dream is, I want Belitung to be like Maldives. Maldives tourism is great, similar to Belitung. Belitung will become Maldives in Indonesia,” he said in Belitung on Wednesday (10/14/2015).
Riau Islands Provincial Government Coordination Meeting with PGN, to discuss the follow-up cooperation plan infrastructure development and utilization of natural gas from Natuna, to be used throughout the province of Riau Islands. Especially Batam, Bintan, and Karimun as Free Trade Zone (FTZ) area.
PGN gas pipe line.
Demand for natural gas in Batam for example, there is a need for 104 shipyards. In Karimun existing MoU with providers of private power plants to meet the industry, among other Saipem to create a rig. While in Bintan for the tourism industry and electricity.
have not enjoyed by the people of the Riau Islands. Natuna gas wells which flowed through pipes WNTS to Singapore has been operating for more than 14 years, and has already reached its economic value, so it was time to make a contribution to the people of Riau Islands.
Riau Islands Governor, Agung Mulyana, pushing for this plan to be realized, especially in order Riau Islands source gas can be utilized for the people of Riau Islands.
Riau Islands Governor stated, needed synergy between Riau Islands Provincial Government with PGN, so that the distribution of gas allocation to Kepri can run smoothly. Governor also asked PGN to meet the Minister of Energy, to accelerate the issuance of a license and supply of gas allocation, so it can be built the necessary infrastructure. Director of Infrastructure and Technology PGN, Djoko Saputro, said PGN is very
Moreover, these activities have been initiated since last January through the MoU between the Riau Islands Provincial Government with PGN, and now just continued. Huge potential gas reserves owned by Riau Islands
He said Maldives with a population of 300 thousand people every year visited by a million tourists and earn up to Rp30 trillion. MLMAGZ.COM
seriously to develop infrastructure in Riau Islands, so that gas from Natuna can be used for people in the Riau Islands. “Currently only PGN has a gas pipeline network and experience in the pipeline natural gas development for domestic purposes in the Riau Islands,” said Djoko. PGN support government programs to achieve national energy sovereignty through gas flowing into the country, while all this time the whole Natuna gas flow to Singapore through a subsea pipeline. “We will do the development of this infrastructure, so gas from Natuna can flow directly to Riau Islands,” said Djoko.(qoi)
While Belitung with a population of 200 thousand people, Budget Area of Rp1 trillion and only 1 billion coming from local revenue. Maldives income from tourism, according to Arief, 300 times from Belitung local revenue. He hopes in the future Belitung should try to attract tourists with an estimated one million tourists each spent US$2,000 so as to have potential revenues of two billion dollars. “That way, per capita income Belitung people can be 10 thousand dollars. I wish a per capita income will be twice from other Indonesian people,” said Arief. He hopes that within the next four years Belitung to attract at least 100 thousand tourists.
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Lighthouse at Lengkuas Island, Belitung. “Or we imagine the first 100 thousand people to Belitung with a minimum expenditure of US$1,000, it was 100 million dollars, do not need to wait for 2085, hopefully in 2019 is quite achievable,” said Minister of Tourism.
He asked Belitung people to work hard and actively involved in developing tourism to reach this target and preserve the environment into regional tourist charm. “Preserve all, do not destroyed. Tourism has a slogan, the more
conserved more welfare,” he said. The central government promised to overcome obstacles such as the lack of infrastructure for tourism development.(qoi)
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Event Gallery National Cotton Procurement & Bonded Logistic Center Indonesian Textile Association (API) held a follow-up meeting of the National Cotton Procurement & Bonded Logistics Center, together with the relevant parties in Graha Surveyor Indonesia, Jakarta on October 1st 2015. Present in the meeting, Deputy Minister for Economic Affairs Erlangga Mantik as moderator, Director of Customs Facilities Director General of Customs and Excise Kukuh Sumardono Basuki, Secretary General of the Indonesian Textile Association Ernovian G. Ismy, Managing Director of PT Cikarang Inland Port Benny Woenardi, Director of PT Cikarang Inland Port Noor Yusuf, Representative of Ministry for the Maritime Affair, and entrepreneurs.
Indonesia’s E-Commerce Forum Indonesia Taiwan Business Council (ITBC) and Indonesia Taiwan Chambers of Commerce Junior Chapter (ITCC-JC) held an event with the theme “Indonesia’s E-commerce Forum” on Saturday, October 10th 2015 at President Lounge, Menara Batavia, Jakarta.This event was attended by CEO of Bilna Ferry Tenka, representative of Lazada and member of ITCC-JC.
President University Alumni Day 2015 Preisdent University Alumni Day 2015 was held at Jababeka Convention Center on October 14th, 2015. The event, titled ' Alumni Day' aims to establish a good relationship between universities with alumni, as well as a declaration of alumni associations. This event was attended by at least 1000 guests from alumni, staff, professors and the official from PT Jababeka. On this occasion S.D. Darmono, founder of the President University and also President Commissioner PT Jababeka, introduce Alumni I from Vietnam and China.
Korean Gathering PT Jababeka Tbk, held Korean Gathering under the theme "New Regulation For Expatriate Workers and Electronic Tax Invoice in Indonesia" at President Lounge, Menara Batavia, Jakarta, October 1st 2015. Present at the meeting were the Director General Bina Penta of the Ministry of Labor Drs. Hery Sudarmanto, Director of Tax Regulation I of the Ministry of Finance Irawan, President Commissioner of PT Jababeka Tbk SD Darmono, Director of PT Jababeka Tbk Sutedja Sidarta Darmono, as well as the entrepreneurs and investors from South Korea.
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Event Gallery Breakfast Dialogue Financial Club Jakarta held a Breakfast Dialogue “E-Commerce Trend in Indonesia” with Franciscus Budi Pranata, PR of IdEA E-Commerce Association & CFO of Zalora, Moderated by Ali Basyah Suryo, Advisor of The President Post, at The Financial Club, Graha CIMB Niaga 27th Floor, Tuesday October 13th 2015.
RKIH Panel Discussion “Patriot Trail Jakarta” Yayasan Pustaka Nusantara Raya (YPNR) supported by Genderang Bahari Indonesia and Rumah Kreasi Indonesia Hebat (RKIH) held a Panel Discussion "Patriot Trail Jakarta" accompanied with the launch of the “Sunda Kelapa, Langkah Awal Bangsa Menuju Negara Maritim Dunia " book at Gedung Joang 45, Menteng, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, October 13th 2015. Present at the event PAN-RB Minister Prof. DR. Yuddy Chrisnandi, Chairman of Genderang Bahari Indonesia Pontjo Sutowo, Martono Yuwono, Prof. DR. Dorodjatun Kuntjoro Jakti, Laksda TNI Dr. Desi Albert Mamahit M.Sc, Mudji Sutrisno, H. Bambang Sulistomo SIP, M.Si and moderators DR. Suprawito.
Jababeka Executive Tenants Gathering 2015 Jababeka held a Jababeka Executive Tenants Gathering 2015 on Tuesday, October 6th 2015 at Metro Suites Hotel (PEC) Cikarang, Bekasi with the theme “District Minimum Wage 2016 & Update Jababeka Security Information”.
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Event Gallery Kang Nong Banten 2015 The Participant of Kang Nong Banten 2015 contest, visiting the Tanjung Lesung Beach Hotel in their trip.The quarantine of Kang Nong Banten 2015 is held on 19 - 23 October 2015 and the Grand Final on Saturday, October 24th 2015.
Race on Paradise, Tanjung Lesung Tanjung Lesung Bike Park held a 'Race on the Paradise' in order to improve the quality of Indonesian cyclists on 3-4 October 2015. This bike racing, attended by various cyclists community from Tasikmalaya, Sumedang, Bandung, Jakarta, South Tangerang, Tangerang, Serang and surrounding areas. The event also received positive support from various parties, such as Tanjung Lesung, Jababeka, Blue Fish Hotel, Hard Side, Bagus Bike, 7EFU, and BX-07.
Jakarta Fashion Week 2015 Photo by Muljadi Suganda
Jakarta Fashion Week (JFW) 2015 was held on October 24th to October 30th, 2015 at Senayan City Jakarta. Jakarta Fashion Week's rising prominence as Southeast Asia's most influential fashion event will also enable promising future for Indonesia's fashion to enter the global fashion market.
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Event Gallery Momiji Night The Momiji Night event was held at Jababeka Senior Living @D’Khayangan on October 16th 2015. The event was participate by Japanese Community at Cikarang. Garden party music performance by Cikarang KEION Clbu, Yosakai Dance and Games.
Industrialist Goes To Campus PT Jababeka Tbk, President University, Indonesian Industry Magazines, and The President Post held an industrialist Goes to Campus " Berawal Dari ‘Iseng’ Menjadi Bos DuPont Indonesia " with George Hadi Santoso, Managing Director of PT DuPont Indonesia at the President Lounge, Menara Batavia, Jakarta on Thursday, October 15th 2015.
Si Kabayan – Indonesia Folklore in Ballet Marlupi Dance Academy presents "Si Kabayan", Indonesia Folklore in Ballet. This spectacular show was held on Saturday, October 31st, 2015 at Teater Jakarta, Cikini. This folklore story about Si Kabayan, a young man in the village who strive to provide the most beautiful gift to marry his sweetheart Nyi Iteung. He traveled around from one island to another in Indonesia to search for ancient treasures left by his father when the Dutch era.
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Event Gallery Indonesia Australia Business Council (IABC) Gathering The Indonesia Australia Business Council (IABC) held gathering event with the theme “Women In Global Business” at InterContinental Jakarta Mid Plaza on Wednesday, October 21 2015.
Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) “October Biztro” The Indonesia Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) held an event with the theme “October Biztro” at Writers Bar, Raffles Hotel Jakarta on Thursday, October 22nd 2015.
104th Double Tenth Day Taiwan Economic and Trade Representative (TETO) in Indonesia celebrated 104th Double Tenth Day at Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta, on Thursday (10/8/2015). The event was attended by representatives of the chamber of commerce from various countries, and also attended by Agum Gumelar.
British Embassy “GREAT Britain Food & Drink Festival” British Embassy in cooperation with the Jakarta Central Park Mall presents GREAT Britain’s Food & Drink Festival which held from October 23 -25October 2015 at Tribeca Park, Central Park Mall. British Ambassador to Indonesia, ASEAN and Timor–Leste Moazzam Malik said England enjoyed some of the best food in the world.