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Indonesiantalk.com  — Family Members of National Heroes Featured on the Rupiah Attend FERBI 2024 In celebration of the 79th anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia, Bank Indonesia once again hosted the Festival Rupiah Berdaulat Indonesia (FERBI) at Istora Senayan, Gelora Bung Karno Complex, Central Jakarta. The event was officially opened by the Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, who delivered his remarks virtually. In his speech, Perry Warjiyo emphasized the importance of public awareness of the Rupiah as a symbol of national sovereignty. “The Rupiah is a currency that symbolizes national sovereignty and must be protected and cherished by all citizens of Indonesia.” “The Rupiah also reflects the identity and symbol of the nation, featuring the Garuda Pancasila emblem and the phrase NKRI.” “The Rupiah is a window to Indonesia, where through its design, we can see the nation’s historical journey, cultural diversity, and wealth,” he stated. FERBI 2024 adopted the theme…

Indonesiantalk.com — Jokowi Inaugurates Lithium Battery Anode Plant in Kendal Special Economic Zone, Strengthening Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle Ecosystem President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated a lithium battery anode material plant today in the Special Economic Zone (KEK) of Kendal Regency, Central Java. This inauguration marks a significant step in Indonesia’s efforts to achieve energy independence and enhance its position as a key player in the global electric vehicle (EV) industry. The factory, built by PT Indonesia BTR New Energy Material, represents a crucial milestone in bolstering Indonesia’s electric vehicle ecosystem. President Jokowi commended the rapid development of the plant, noting, “I highly appreciate the speed of this plant’s construction. Just 10 months ago, we signed the cooperation agreement in Beijing, and now the factory is already completed.” “This is what we call speed, and I repeatedly emphasize that countries that move quickly will outperform those that are slow. We have now become…

Indonesiantalk.com — Sunra at Paguyuban Pasundan’s Job Fair in Bandung Paguyuban Pasundan proudly hosted a Job Fair in Bandung as a concrete step towards reducing unemployment rates. This event was the result of a collaboration between the government, academia, and business actors and was attended by various key parties committed to creating new job opportunities for the community. The Job Fair attracted significant attention with the presence of a representative from PT Sunra Distributor Indonesia, Ismeth Wibowo, a Commissioner and the grandson of Ir. H. Djuanda, the last Prime Minister of Indonesia, who also served as the Secretary General of Paguyuban Pasundan. His presence provided encouragement to the participants and added weight to the event. One of the key moments during the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) between the Indonesian Employers Association (APINDO), Universitas Pasundan, Pasundan Higher Education Foundation (YPT), Pasundan Basic…

Indonesiantalk.com — South Sulawesi Provincial Government Ready to Implement Main Textbook on Pancasila Education at All Educational Levels Makassar – The Head of the Pancasila Ideology Development Agency (BPIP), Prof. Drs. K.H. Yudian Wahyudi, M.A, Ph.D, expressed his gratitude to the South Sulawesi Provincial Government for their readiness to implement the Main Textbook on Pancasila Education across all educational levels. According to him, the implementation of the Main Textbook is mandated by Government Regulation No. 4 of 2022 concerning National Education Standards. Pancasila Education is declared as a mandatory subject in the curriculum of every educational level to promote the practice of Pancasila values in community, national, and state life. “Thus, the implementation of the Main Textbook on Pancasila Education, which emphasizes Pancasila in action, is expected to strengthen students’ knowledge, beliefs, and habituation,” he stated during the opening of the Strengthening of Pancasila Network Through the Main Textbook on Pancasila…

Indonesiantalk.com — Bank Centris Internasional Shareholder Andri Tedjadharma Sues Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia Andri Tedjadharma, a shareholder of Bank Centris Internasional (BCI), has filed a lawsuit against the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) and Bank Indonesia (BI). The lawsuit is currently being heard at the Central Jakarta District Court as of Monday, July 22, 2024. Andri is suing Kemenkeu and BI for Rp 11 trillion. The lawsuit stems from a demand and alleged coercion to pay Rp 897 billion by the Ministry of Finance through the State Receivables Affairs Committee (PUPN) and the State Asset Management Institute (KPKNL) against Bank Centris Internasional. Although the collection was canceled by the decision of the Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN) and the Jakarta State Administrative High Court (PT TUN), KPKNL insists on seizing Andri Tedjadharma’s personal assets. It is known that Andri’s seized personal assets include a 3.2-hectare plot of land in Bali valued…

Indonesiantalk.com — K-Water, South Korean State-Owned Enterprise, Visits BPODT and Tangsel Mayor’s Office to Explore Clean Water Investment Opportunities The Lake Toba Authority (Badan Pelaksana Otorita Danau Toba, BPODT) recently welcomed a delegation of CEOs from Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-Water), a South Korean state-owned enterprise, from July 16-18, 2024. This visit marks the beginning of K-Water’s ambitious plan to become a strategic partner in various water infrastructure projects in Indonesia, including the development of water management infrastructure in the Lake Toba region. Jimmy Panjaitan, the CEO of BPODT, warmly welcomed the K-Water CEOs, stating that this collaboration is a crucial part of the efforts towards a sustainable future in water management infrastructure in Indonesia. “Strengthening cooperation through the exchange of knowledge and technology, human resource capacity building, and the development of collaborative projects in this field is very important,” said Jimmy Panjaitan. He added that the collaboration with K-Water will…

Indonesiantalk.com –– Regular Friday Kliwon Dhikr and Study Session with Maulana Habib Muhammad Luthfi Bin Ali Bin Hasyim Bin Yahya On Friday, July 12, 2024, Kanzus Shalawat Pekalongan once again hosted the Regular Friday Kliwon Dhikr & Study Session with Maulana Habib Muhammad Luthfi Bin Ali Bin Hasyim Bin Yahya. This event, held at Jl. Dr. Wahidin No.70, Noyontaan, East Pekalongan District, Pekalongan City, Central Java, was attended by various segments of the community, ranging from the general public to high-ranking officials. Ismeth Wibowo, Commissioner of PT Sunra Asia Pacific Hi-Tech and a disciple of Al Habib Muhammad Luthfi, also attended the event. Ismeth, who leads an electric motorcycle factory in the Kendal Special Economic Zone, Central Java, expressed his gratitude for being able to participate in this important moment. This occasion also marked the 40-day tahlilan for Syarifah Mama Salma Binti Hasyim Bin Yahya, the wife of Maulana Habib Muhammad…

Indonesiantalk.com — Sunda Leaders Convene at Majelis Musyawarah Sunda On Monday, July 8, 2024, notable Sunda figures from various regions of Indonesia gathered for an impressive event at the Sate Building Hall in Bandung, West Java. This event, named Majelis Musyawarah Sunda (MMS), was attended by Pini Sepuh and other prominent figures. During the gathering, attendees commemorated the significant contributions of figures such as Ir. Djuanda Kartawidjaja, RE Martadinata, and Mochtar Kusumaatmadja in advancing maritime development ideas in Indonesia. Ir. Djuanda, for example, was recognized for his efforts to extend Indonesia’s territorial waters from 3 miles to 12 miles, a strategic move to safeguard the country’s maritime sovereignty. “What Mister Djuanda and Mister Mochtar fought for represents the resilience of the Sundanese people. So, the concept of ‘Ngajurung Urang Sunda ka Jauhna’ or outward-looking would be meaningless without considering the sea as its medium,” said Admiral Ade Supandi, a member of…