February 28, 2023 – Page 4 – Indonesia News Gazette

February 28, 2023

OJK aims to increase financial literacy index to 70 percent

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Financial Service Authority’s (OJK’s) Financial Literacy and Education Director Horas Tarihoran targets to increase the financial literacy index to lie in the range of 65-70 percent to cover the gap with the financial inclusion index.In 2022, the Financial Literacy and Inclusion National Survey (SNLIK), released by OJK, shows that the national financial literacy index was at 49.86 percent or below the financial inclusion index that stood at 85.10 percent. During the “Financially Literate Millenials” webinar on Tuesday, he noted that the OJK is also seeking to increase university students’ financial literacy index. In 2022, university students’ financial literacy index was at 45.93 percent, which was lower than the national average literacy index. “We deem that it is important to educate millennials to improve financial literacy, in general, given that one out of four Indonesians, or around 69 million people, are millennials,” he explained. baca-jugaRelated news: Ministry, BSI forge cooperation to boost economic, financial literacy In future, he estimated that by the year 2040 until 2045, millennials will constitute half of Indonesia’s population, so it was crucial to expedite efforts to improve financial literacy. ccording to OJK’s survey, only 10.7 percent of millennials can save their money, while 51.1 percent spent their income for consumption. “If something like COVID-19 were to occur, then only 32 percent said that they can last for a month if they lost their job, and 28 percent said that they could only survive for a week,” Tarihoran highlighted. The OJK also currently has in place a financial education learning management system platform that can be accessed free of charge. In March 2023, the platform will be released as a learning media for Pre-Employment Card participants, he stated. “The OJK as well as the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs will cooperate, so that everyone can utilize this module,” he remarked. baca-jugaRelated news: University students need to know financial literacy, inclusion: OJK Related news: KADIN Indonesia, Visa agree to strengthen financial literacy of MSMEs

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February 28, 2023

Indonesia must compete with Thailand in EV ecosystem: minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has said that Indonesia’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem should compete with that of Thailand.t the “CNBC Economic Outlook 2023” followed online on Tuesday, he said the government is continuing to finalize regulations related to electric vehicles. The incentive for electric two-wheeled vehicles has been set at Rp7 million (around US$459.3), while that for other EVs is still being determined, he said. “Meanwhile, Thailand provides an incentive of around Rp80 million per electric car,” he informed. The Rp7 million incentive for two-wheeled vehicles in Indonesia will be provided for new motorcycles as well as motorcycle changes. The regulation on this will be issued in the near future. He said the electric vehicle incentive for both motorcycles and cars will be entirely based on domestic production. The decision is intended to encourage electric vehicle-based downstreaming to support the improvement of the manufacturing ecosystem, which has currently recovered. Indonesia’s manufacturing sector has continued to improve with the Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reaching 51.3 in January 2023, Hartarto said. This improvement came with record-breaking automotive sales, which reached 1.04 million units in 2022, higher than the pre-pandemic figures. “In fact, our automotive export increased 60 percent, and it has been exported to more than 70 countries,” he added. During the event, the minister also urged investors to maintain their trust in investing in Indonesia during the political year since the government and the parliament are providing them guarantee. He underlined that the 2024 General Elections will not be the first that Indonesia has held, but are the fifth general elections in the post-reformation period. Throughout the elections held in 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019, Indonesia’s condition remained stable, he said. baca-jugaRelated news: Infrastructure no longer key issue in building EV ecosystem: ministryRelated news: Ministry promotes circular economy approach on used EV batteries

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February 28, 2023

Minister urges parents to weigh infants once a month

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin urged parents to weigh infants once a month to support the early detection of stunting.The statement was delivered byHealth Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin at an event held to launch the “Integrated National Monthly Weighing Movement” here on Tuesday, Stunting is a growth disorder affecting children that occurs due to a lack of nutrition over a long period of time, leading to recurring infections. Parents must ensure that their child’s weight increases every month, the minister stressed. If their weight does not increase, doctors at public health centers (puskesmas) must be consulted without delay for further action. “There are three important things, the first is to weigh every month, the second is that making sure the child’s weight increases every month, and if not, consult doctors at puskesmas,” he advised. The Health Ministry has started to distribute new weighing scales and anthropometric tools to all integrated health posts (posyandus) so that each region uses the same weighing and reporting methods, he informed The minister also reminded parents of the importance of meeting children’s daily nutritional needs, especially through foods rich in animal proteins. Animal proteins can come in the form of eggs, fish, chicken, and meat, he added. The government has initiated the “Integrated National Monthly Weighing Movement” to expedite stunting reduction. ccording to Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, the movement is part of efforts to detect signs of stunting in infants early. Through the movement, the government will encourage parents to routinely bring their children to posyandus or puskesmas for head circumference, weight, and height measurement. It will also include immunization, provision of additional foods and Vitamin A, as well as dissemination of health information by health staff. baca-jugaRelated news: Empowered women can create stunting-free generation: MinisterRelated news: Knowledge of balanced diet key to prevent stunting: MinistryRelated news: VP presses to conduct grassroots-level coordination to tackle stunting

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February 28, 2023

Create, carry out programs to resolve religious problems: Minister

I hope all religious believers, regardless of their religion, can disseminate these narratives (on religious harmony). Jakarta (ANTARA) – Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas has urged all ranks of his ministry to devise and implement innovative programs that focus on resolving the community’s religious problems.”Work faster, clearer, more precisely, and more measurably. When a (social) conflict arises, for instance, the (forced) dismissal of church services in Lampung province, do what is necessary to minimize such religious-based conflicts,” he said, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. He made the statement while inaugurating the “2023 National Working Meeting of the Directorate General of Christian Community Guidance” here on Monday (February 27, 2023) evening. Furthermore, he noted that the construction of places of worship also often becomes a cause for conflict. Dialogue between related parties is strongly needed to solve such problems, the minister emphasized. He then asked all officers of community guidance directorate generals to bolster the dissemination of the Joint Ministerial Regulation (PBM) of the Religious Affairs Minister and the Home Affairs Minister Number 9/8 of 2006. “In principle, we should not complicate the establishment of places of worship. This regulation should make it (the establishment of such facilities) easier, not making it more difficult,” he remarked. baca-jugaRelated news: Regional leaders must respect residents’ right to worship: Ministry The regulation contains guidance for the heads and deputy heads of local governments on maintaining religious harmony, empowering harmonious religious forums, as well as establishing worship places. Qoumas also asked the director general of Christian community guidance, Jeane Marie Tulung, to hold more discussions with other director generals to resolve the conflicts caused by the construction of places of worship. The more religious someone is, the more tolerant they should be with the people around them because they understand that God has created humans with various backgrounds, the minister said. “I hope all religious believers, regardless of their religion, can disseminate these narratives (on religious harmony),” he added. In addition, he lauded a number of programs designed by the Directorate General of Christian Community Guidance, especially the plan to establish a Cyber Christian University. He said he expected the program to become a solution to various religious problems that rise among Christians. “This is a good initiative and I will support it until it is realized,” Qoumas added. However, he emphasized that a good program is one that can be implemented optimally, thus, he asked his ranks to focus on establishing important programs, which are certain to be realized successfully. baca-jugaRelated news: Soldiers near Indonesia-PNG border help residents to construct church Related news: Religious harmony problems should be considered: DPD

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February 28, 2023

Kioxia and HPE Team Up to Send SSDs into Space, Bound for the International Space Station

HPE Spaceborne Computer-2 Program Features KIOXIA SSDs in the HPE Edgeline Converged Edge System and HPE ProLiant Server Used for Research Experiments Tokyo(ANTARA/BusinessWire)-tmlKioxia Corporationtoday announced its proud participation in the Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) Spaceborne Computer-2 (SBC-2) program. As part of the program, KIOXIA SSDs provide robust flash storage in HPE Edgeline and HPE ProLiant servers in a test environment to conduct scientific experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS).The HPE Spaceborne Computer-2, the first in-space commercial edge computing and AI-enabled system to run on the ISS, is part of a greater mission to significantly advance computing and reduce dependency on communications as space exploration continues to expand. For example, astronauts can achieve increased autonomy by processing data directly on the ISS, eliminating the need to send raw data to Earth to be processed, analyzed and sent back to space. Designed to perform various high-performance computing tasks in space, including real-time image processing, deep learning, and scientific simulations, the HPE SBC-2 utilizes a combination of HPE’s edge computing solutions, including the HPE Edgeline Converged Edge System, a rugged and compact system, and the HPE ProLiant server for high-performing capabilities. The HPE SBC-2 targets a range of workloads and has already helped advance progress in healthcare, image processing, natural disaster recovery, 3D printing, 5G, AI and more. s a sponsor of the HPE SBC-2, Kioxia has provided flash-based SSDs, including KIOXIA RM Series Value SAS and KIOXIA XG Series NVMe SSDs, to enable these solutions. These flash-based SSDs are better-suited than traditional hard disk drive storage to withstand the power, performance and reliability requirements of outer space, as they have no moving parts, are less susceptible to electromagnetic waves and provide faster performance. Kioxia has been collaborating with HPE to create best-in-class storage solutions for years, and the company’s products enable a broad range of HPE solutions, from mobile to data center to enterprise. NVMe is a registered or unregistered mark of NVM Express, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other company names, product names, and service names may be trademarks of third-party companies. bout Kioxia Kioxia is a world leader in memory solutions, dedicated to the development, production and sale of flash memory and solid-state drives (SSDs). In April 2017, its predecessor Toshiba Memory was spun off from Toshiba Corporation, the company that invented NAND flash memory in 1987. Kioxia is committed to uplifting the world with “memory” by offering products, services and systems that create choice for customers and memory-based value for society. Kioxia’s innovative 3D flash memory technology, BiCS FLASH, is shaping the future of storage in high-density applications, including advanced smartphones, PCs, SSDs, automotive and data centers. Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is correct on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice. Contacts Media Inquiries: Kioxia Corporation Sales Strategic Planning Division Koji Takahata Tel: +81-3-6478-2404 Source: Kioxia Corporation

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February 28, 2023

Vice president optimistic about an increase in Indonesia’s Hajj quota

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Vice President Ma’ruf Amin is upbeat about the Government of Saudi Arabia increasing the Hajj quota for Indonesia due to the high level of enthusiasm among Indonesians to partake in the pilgrimage.min conveyed the wish while receiving the visit of Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Indonesia Faisal Abdullah H. Amodiat his official residence here on Monday (February 27), according to the vice president’s spokesperson, Masduki Baidlowi. “The vice president is hoping for (an increase in) the Hajj quota. (It is) because in Indonesia, the enthusiasm for Hajj is extraordinary,” Baidlowisaid in a statement conveyed online on Monday. He said that Indonesia, as a country with the largest Muslim population, is facing a problem regarding the Hajj pilgrimage queue wherein there is a region whose Hajj waiting time reaches up to 40 years. “That is (why) the vice president then expressed his hope to the Saudi Arabian ambassador (regarding) how Indonesia’s quota can continue to be increased in future,” he added. ccording to the spokesperson, the ambassador said he would convey the vice president’s wish to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. “Even though it is known that the people’s interest in Hajj is high in various countries, including Indonesia, I think Indonesia’s hope as a country, with the biggest Muslim population, will be given serious consideration,” Baidlowisaid. t Monday’s meeting, the vice president also expressed hope for an increase in Saudi Arabia’s investment in Indonesia. min noted that Saudi Arabia’s investment in Indonesia had tended to decrease in the last three years. In response to this, Ambassador Amodi said he would do his best to strengthen relations between both nations. On January 8, Religious Affairs MinisterYaqut Cholil Qoumasand Hajj and Umrah Minister of Saudi Arabia Tawfiq Al-Rabiahinked an agreement on Indonesia’s 2023 Hajj quota in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In a press release issued on the date,Qoumas stated that a Hajj quota of 203,320 was allotted for regular Hajj pilgrims and 17,680 for special Hajj pilgrims. Thus, this year, the total quota for Hajj pilgrims is capped at 221 thousand. baca-jugaRelated news: Indonesia, Saudi Arabia seek ways to cut Hajj waiting time Related news: Minister Qoumas seeks an increase in women Hajj pilgrimage officers

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February 28, 2023

Diagnosis quality can improve rare disorder treatment: minister

Jakarta (ANTARA) – By improving the quality of diagnosis in Indonesia, rare disorders or diseases can be treated much better, according to Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin.”Improvement in rare diseases’ diagnosis requires accurate laboratory tests, particularly at health services facilities,” he said during a discussion on “Establish Paradigm of Health with Rare Disorders” here on Tuesday. Without early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, patients of rare disorders could face issues, he added. Currently, genetic abnormalities, such as those related to chromosomes, genetic makeup, or others, cause 80 percent of global cases of rare disorders, he noted. The other 20 percent are caused by non-genetic factors, such as environment and other factors during gestation time. s many as 7 thousand rare disorders have been identified so far; however, medications are only available for 5 percent of them. Hence, his ministry is pushing for an improvement in early detection and diagnosis to ensure more orderly treatment that could provide the families of patients some semblance of peace. The minister also commended efforts conducted by a company offering free chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), a type of genetic test. The company has also taken the initiative to commemorate Rare Disease Day on February 28. “There needs to be collaboration and partnership with many stakeholders, including in making the diagnosis of rare diseases in Indonesia,” Sadikin said. For instance, in the United States, a disease is considered rare if it affects less than 200 thousand of the country’s population, or has a patient ratio of 1:1500. In Europe, for a disorder to be declared rare, its occurrence needs to be lower than 5:10,000. Meanwhile, in Japan, disorders affecting less than 50 thousand people, or with a patient ratio of 1:2,500, are called rare. Currently, more than 70 percent of patients affected by rare disorders are toddlers and children. Some of the known rare disorders include the Pierre-Robin Syndrome, Treacher-Collins Syndrome, DiGeorge Syndrome, Donohue Syndrome, Joubert Syndrome, and Immunogenic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. baca-jugaRelated news: Ministry investigating dozens of poultry deaths in South KalimantanRelated news: Change of primary health services aimed to face pandemics: Ministry

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February 28, 2023

Govt calls for bolstering vaccination as COVID variants still found

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Health has encouraged the community to strengthen vaccinations, as cases of new COVID-19 variants are still found in Indonesia, a spokesperson said here, Monday (February 27).”Cases of the COVID-19 Kraken variant (Omicron sub-variant) in Indonesia have reached a total of six patients since the first case was found in December 2022,” Head of the Communication and Public Services Bureau SitiNadia Tarmizisaid. The Health Ministry also recorded 53 cases of the Orthrus sub-variant of Omicron, with the first case being found in a sample from Lampung province in October 2022. “Orthrus currently has entered the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) ‘variants under monitoring’ category as one of the lineages of the BA 2.75 variant,” she noted. Despite the findings of Kraken and Orthrus cases in Indonesia, she noted that COVID-19 development in the country is still under control. “COVID-19 vaccines that are currently available are still relevant to prevent severe illness or even (prevent people from) having to be treated in hospital. Please get vaccinated as soon as possible in accordance with the schedule in the PeduliLindungi application,” she said. Tarmizisaid that the symptoms experienced by Kraken patients tend to be mild, with some not experiencing any symptoms, so they only needed to self-isolate at home. She pointed out thatKraken and Orthrus are Omicron’s sub-variants that are suspected of having a faster rate of transmission as compared to the previous variants. “Apart from that, there has not been enough proof that shows the morbidity and mortality from Orthrus is more severe than the previous sub-variants,” she said. The first case of COVID-19 in Indonesia was confirmed in March 2020. According to data from the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, as of February 27, 2023, the nation had recorded 6,735,780 COVID-19 cases, 6,571,457 recoveries, and 160,911 deaths. baca-jugaRelated news: Maintain transition towards endemic with COVID-19 vaccination: govt Related news: One more Kraken case detected, patient had received booster: Ministry

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