Day: November 21, 2021

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno officiated the revitalised Indonesia World Records Museum (MURI) Gallery in Jakarta and lauded the organisation’s work for more than three decades.

“I laud the Indonesia World Records Museum as the first and oldest organisation of its kind, and that has been active since 31 years ago,” Uno said in his remarks in MURI Gallery here, as quoted in the ministry’s statement on Sunday.

The minister expressed hope that records exhibited with unique and modern technology in MURI Gallery would attract residents to learn more about world records in the museum and feel proud of their Indonesian roots.

The gallery has implemented innovative, adaptive, and collaborative principles to develop its gallery as an attractive and educative tourism destination in Jakarta, he said.

While the innovation is made by utilising the digital platform and continuing world record development, the museum is also successful in adopting health protocol measures, It has also collaborated with academics, businesses, communities, authorities, and media networks for their operation, Uno highlighted.

“We hope the revitalised MURI Gallery will motivate Indonesians to achieve MURI records in their respective fields,” he remarked.

The minister also encouraged MURI to enhance collaboration with the ministry to develop a distinct tourism destination, pointing out tourism villages with distinct characteristics as an example.

“I recently visited Kei Islands where locals claimed the beach has the finest sand in the world, and we will prove their claim by inviting MURI to record the feat,” Uno stated.

He encouraged tourists, particularly the youth, to visit MURI Gallery in Jakarta to learn about new facts and national records in health, technology, industry, and other fields.

“I invite the youth to visit the gallery because the place is cool, they also have a photo booth where we could pose as if we achieve the MURI record,” the minister said.

Meanwhile, the founder and Chairman of MURI Jaya Suprana expressed his gratitude and pride for Minister Uno for his willingness to visit the MURI Gallery.

“I shed a tear because I was touched by Minister Uno’s visit to the MURI Gallery in Jakarta,” Suprana said.

Source: Antara News

Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Angela Tanoesoedibjo in her remarks during 2021 Embracing Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week event, called on Muslim fashion entrepreneurs to adapt to the digitalization process in marketing and selling their products.

Digitalization is crucial owing to COVID-19 pandemic which has driven domestic and global consumers to use digital technology.

“So we need to utilize technology to increase product added value and business efficiency. Hence, we can provide the best works and solutions for the community,” she said in a statement here on Sunday.

During 2020, digital trade transactions in Indonesia reached a total value of more than Rp253 trillion (almost US$18 billion) and is expected to increase to Rp330.7 trillion (US$23 billion) in 2021.

Indonesia is a potential market for the Muslim fashion industry, considering that this country has the largest Muslim population in the world. The country has some 231 million Muslims, which makes up of 13 percent of the world’s Muslim population.

Additionally, the number of millennials and generation Z in Indonesia also dominates the population, as it sits at 53 percent. Coupled with large and young Muslim population, there is huge opportunity for the growth of the Muslim creative industry, especially the fashion industry.

With the support of Indonesia’s cultural diversity, an extensive creativity in human resources, and the ability to adapt to sustainable values, Indonesia is considered to be a trendsetter in the global fashion industry.

According to data from the 2018 State of Global Islamic Economy Report, Indonesia ranked third in the growth of the Muslim fashion industry in the world, after the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, with transactions reaching US$21 billion.

She lauded the Jakarta Muslim Fashion Week, as it is considered as a momentum to advance the local fashion industry, especially in the Muslim fashion sector.

“This is a real measure to realize Indonesia as a center for world halal products, as well as encourage national economic growth through the development of the Muslim fashion industry and halal cosmetics in local and global markets,” she said.

Source: Antara News

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto stated that Indonesia’s G20 Presidency,next year, crystallizes the global community’s expectation of an equitable recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Indonesia’s G20 presidency is not only a great challenge but also a hope. By bringing up the theme Recover Together, Recover Stronger, Indonesia encourages joint efforts for the recovery of the world economy,” he said here on Sunday.

According to data from the United Nations, about 48 countries are facing a high or very high risk of lost generation due to reduced educational opportunities, job losses, and constrained health care systems.

Thus, a global-scale cooperation is necessary to prevent prolonged crisis, particularly to help the poorest and most vulnerable countries.

Global cooperation, one of which is through the G20 Indonesia Presidency, will also seek global partnerships in the form of funding support, suspension of debt payments, and access to technology.

The pandemic has facilitated an opportunity to reset and reshape the world in accordance with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Countries all over the world have committed to achieving these goals by 2030, thus innovative financing mechanisms are needed to close the gap in the funding of the SDGs.

One of these innovative financing is in the form of blended finance and sustainable private investment which is meant to revive the economy and create jobs.

President Joko Widodo has emphasized that the main principles that must be followed are inclusivity, community-focused, environmentally friendly, and sustainable growth.

This principles go hand in hand with increasing productivity and resilience, as well as ensuring economic and financial stability all around the world.

“Indonesia will try its best so that the G20 can benefit all countries. Inclusivity is a top priority for Indonesia’s leadership, with a commitment to ensure no one is left behind,” The minister concluded.

Source: Antara News

Indonesia’s central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), is committed to continuing the mission to distribute mint-condition Rupiah banknotes across the country despite geographic and money circulation challenges.

“Bank Indonesia has been mandated by the nation to distribute the money to all of the Indonesian territories, and ensure sufficient and quality Rupiah banknotes circulating in public,” BI’s Banknotes Management Department Head Marlison Hakim said here on Sunday.

Rupiah, besides serving as the recognised medium of exchange, is also the symbol of national sovereignty, according to him.

“This has encouraged us to collaborate with relevant parties to distribute the banknotes and ensure that Rupiah would be available in all parts of the nation,” he said.

Hakim informed that besides addressing banknotes availability issues, the central bank currently strives to correct disdained public behaviour potential to damage the banknotes.

“We currently engaged in a campaign to encourage residents to be proud and love our Rupiah currency,” he said.

Bank Indonesia is also vigilant to prevent illegal utilisation of foreign currency as the medium of exchange, as Indonesia recognised Rupiah as the only legal tender in the country, he added.

Despite the existing challenges, Hakim reiterated the central bank’s commitment to optimising its service coverage to ensure banknotes availability nationwide.

“Bank Indonesia will optimise its 45 regional offices, and we have also collaborated with the Indonesian Navy to distribute mint-condition banknotes to remote and border regions in Indonesia,” he informed.

Meanwhile, Bank Indonesia’s West Sumatra Office Head Wahyu Purnama confirmed that mint condition banknotes worth Rp4.35 billion (around US$304.5 thousand) are ready for distribution to six remote islands in Sumatra by the Indonesian warship KRI Bontang under the central bank’s “Sovereign Rupiah” mission on November 21-29, 2021.

“The expedition will stop at Enggano Island in Bengkulu, and Polaga Island, Sikakap Island, Sioban Island, Mailepet Island, and Sikabaluan Island in Mentawai Islands region,” Purnama informed.

Source: Antara News