Day: July 8, 2023

Three people died and some roads were closed, in landslides in Lumajang regency, in Indonesia’s East Java province, yesterday.

The three victims, who belong to a family, were found buried in the kitchen and bedroom of their house, Patria Dwi Hastiadi, the head of the Lumajang disaster management agency, said.

The heavy rains triggered landslides at some points, blocking road access.

The authorities deployed excavators to reopen the closed roads, but the emergency response had to be stopped temporarily due to subsequent landslides

Source: Nam News Network

Thus, the potential risks of child marriage will affect the health of babies and their parents Jakarta (ANTARA) – Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat called on the government to be consistent in preventing child marriages to prepare excellent and quality human resources for the future.Moerdijat, in a statement issued by the MPR here on Friday, stated that consistent efforts to suppress the number of child marriages must be made in various ways and supported by all parties to realize a competitive and strong next generation. The National Population and Family Planning Agency (BKKBN) recorded that child marriage cases in Indonesia are showing a downward trend. The conclusion is made based on the number of girls, who get pregnant or give birth in the age bracket of 15-19 years. In 2013, the number of girls under the age of 19 that gave birth, got pregnant, and got married was recorded at 36 per one thousand population, and as of July 2023, the figure was recorded at 26 per one thousand population. The BKKBN is targeting to reduce the figure to 22 per one thousand population. ccording to Moerdijat, the downward trend in the number of child marriages should be continued in an effort to support the national human resource development program. She noted that child marriage could potentially cause a higher risk of infant mortality, babies born prematurely, malnourishment, and children at risk of stunting. In addition, she said, based on records from health experts, those entering child marriage face serious physical and psychological health risks. “Thus, the potential risks of child marriage will affect the health of babies and their parents,” she stressed. With the major risks posed by child marriage, Moerdijat called for the need for various preventive efforts and support from relevant parties. The MPR deputy speaker assessed that prevention could be conducted through policies while emphasizing that increasing the community’s awareness of the risks of child marriage was of greater importance.

Source: Antara News Agency

Jakarta, Indonesia (ANTARA/BusinessWire)- Global IT firm FPT Software recently cut ribbons on its newly inaugurated office in Jakarta, Indonesia, strengthening the company’s footprint globally.Located at the heart of Jakarta’s Central Business District, the new office allows FPT Software to work closely with existing customers and cater to local demand for digital solutions across all vertical industries. The company is committed to developing a high-quality workforce to help address Indonesia’s emerging demand for digital transformation, with its immense growth potential as Southeast Asia’s largest economy and the only country in the G20. The ceremony was attended by the Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Republic of Indonesia, H.E. Mr. Ta Van Thong; extinguished government representatives, senior executives from FPT Software, Indonesian partner companies, and other distinguished guests. Speaking at the event, Mr. Ta Van Thong emphasized the strategic partnership between the two countries, especially in economy and business, in which digital transformation plays an integral role in driving growth and optimization. “Indonesia’s growing economy and demand for transformation present great opportunities for a foreign company like FPT Software to assert our presence and contribute to the country’s digital evolution. We are excited to leverage our expertise and innovative solutions to drive impactful growth for local businesses and propel Indonesia towards a digitally empowered future,” said FPT Software’s Senior Executive Vice President, COO cum CFO, Nguyen Khai Hoan. The strategic move also aligns with FPT Corporation’sDigital Conglomerate 5.0 strategy, which aims at creating a happier future for people, success for organizations, and prosperity for nations. This includes investing in new digital solutions and future-ready workforce to support developing and newly industrialized countries like Indonesia.”Since entering the Indonesian market in 2012, FPT Software has been a trusted partner of dozens of industry giants, especially in BFSI, FMCG, and healthcare,” said FPT Software Indonesia CEO Nguyen Hoang Tung. “Now, we are also seeing strong demand here for technology solutions in Hyperautomation, Artificial Intelligence, SAP S/4HANA, and more. We aim to grow our team to 10,000 skilled IT engineers by 2035 to serve Indonesian companies of any sector,” he added. FPT Software’s new office is at Treasury Tower, 18th floor, Unit K-L, District 8, SCBD Lot.28, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 52-53 Jakarta Selatan 12190, Indonesia. About FPT Software FPT Software, a subsidiary of FPT Corporation, is a global technology and IT services provider headquartered in Vietnam, with $803 million in revenue (2022) and over 27,000 employees in 28 countries. The company champions complex business opportunities and challenges with its world-class services in Advanced Analytics, AI, Digital Platforms, Cloud, Hyperautomation, IoT, Low-code, and so on. It has partnered with over 1,000+ clients worldwide, 89 of which are Fortune Global 500 companies in Aviation, Automotive, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Healthcare, Logistics, Manufacturing, Utilities, and more. For more information, please visitContacts Media Mai Duong (Ms.) FPT Software PR Manager Source: FPT Software

Source: Antara News Agency

EU clearance marks major milestone toward completion of NielsenIQ and GfK combinationNielsenIQ and GfK expect to close transaction in the coming daysChicagoand Nuremberg, Germany (ANTARA/BusinessWire)- NielsenIQ (NIQ) and GfK SE (GfK) have today received clearance by the European Commission for their planned combination. The European Commission has approved the proposed combination of NIQ and GfK, thereby allowing for completion of the transaction to create the world’s leading consumer intelligence company. The clearance decision is conditional on the divestment of GfK’s Consumer Panel business to an independent third party. The condition does not have suspensive effect on the completion of the combination of NielsenIQ and GfK. The two companies will now take the necessary steps to enable the transaction to close without further delay. About NIQ NIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, reveals new pathways to growth for retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. With operations in more than 100 countries, NIQ delivers the most complete and clear understanding of consumer buying behavior through an advanced business intelligence platform with integrated predictive analytics. NIQ delivers the Full View. NIQ was founded in 1923 and is an Advent International portfolio company. For more information, visitNIQ.com.Contacts For NielsenIQ illian Mosher Vice President, Communications Mobile: +1 647-282-9714 For GfK Kai Hummel Vice President Communications and Public Affairs Mobile: +49 170 7700194 Source: NielsenIQ

Source: Antara News Agency

Yogyakarta (ANTARA) – The Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry has emphasized that women’s participation and contribution to the peace agenda are important, both in conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms.”The Regional Plan of Action (RPA) is our capital to strengthen it,” the ministry’s acting deputy for the protection of women’s rights, Indra Gunawan, said at the ASEAN Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Summit here on Friday. ccording to him, women’s role in resolving social conflicts is essential. t the conference, which was themed “High-Level Dialogue to Advance the Implementation of the Regional Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security,” Gunawan said that participation from ASEAN countries, leaders, civil organizations, media, the business sector, and stakeholders is needed to prevent conflict. “This can be achieved through a pentahelix approach, where all relevant actors work in collaboration,” he added. He said it is important to make sure that regional action plans, national action plans, and other ASEAN declarations on migration, human trafficking, disaster mitigation, and cybersecurity are aligned. “This alignment will ensure a comprehensive and cohesive approach to addressing these interrelated issues,” he explained. Moreover, governments need to support civil society organizations that initiate actions to help post-conflict recovery and handling, as these actions reach the grassroots-level communities, he explained. The ASEAN WPS conference on July 67, 2023, has provided new knowledge and experiences related to the women’s peace agenda that can be adopted and implemented in respective countries, Gunawan said. “In carrying out the women’s peace agenda, the government cannot work alone, but needs cross-sectoral participation, including from civil society organizations,” he added. The WPS Summit’s key highlights included the reaffirmation of international partners, including UN Women and the governments of Australia, Canada, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States, on supporting the implementation of ASEAN RPA WPS, according to a press release issued by the US Mission to ASEAN.

Source: Antara News Agency

Synchronizing data is necessary for accountability because the scholarship recipients must be enrolled students Jayapura, Papua (ANTARA) – Home Minister Tito Karnavian said he has urged the Papua Provincial Government to provide accurate and valid data of all special autonomy scholarship recipients whose enrollment status at receiving universities remains valid.Karnavian highlighted the importance of the availability of accurate and valid data of the enrolled Papuan students, as its absence has caused the payments of their tuition fees to get delayed in 2022. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of President Joko Widodo’s official visit to Jayapura, the capital of Papua Province, on Friday, Karnavian said he had received reports on the inaccurate and invalid data. “We are still waiting for the availability of accurate data to prevent students, whose enrollment status has become invalid, from receiving the scholarship funds,” he remarked. Soon after the accurate and valid data of enrolled students has been available, their 2022 tuition fees will be paid, he remarked, adding that the unavailability of accurate and valid data had been the root cause of the problem of delayed tuition fee payments. “Synchronizing data is necessary for accountability because the scholarship recipients must be enrolled students,” Karnavian noted, adding that starting from 2023, tuition fees would no longer be paid by the provincial government but by the city and district administrations. Due to the unavailability of accurate and valid data, the Papua administration has yet to pay the 2022 tuition fees of some 1,717 special autonomy scholarship recipients to the receiving universities. NTARA had reported earlier on how the Indonesian government has consistently demonstrated its strong commitment to boosting the development of the country’s eastern regions, including Papua and West Papua provinces. The Papua special autonomy law has paved the way for fund flows from the central government to Papua and West Papua since 2001. The Finance Ministry’s data has indicated that during the implementation of the Papua special autonomy law, the government had disbursed Rp138.65 trillion for Papua and West Papua as special autonomy funds and additional funds for infrastructure projects. Meanwhile, the total regional transfer and village funds that the government distributed in the two provinces between 2002 and 2021 had been recorded at Rp702.3 trillion, according to People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Bambang Soesatyo. Despite central funding, the two provinces are still struggling to improve the quality of their human capital, as evidenced by their scores on Indonesia’s 2020 Human Development Index, which were below the national average of 71.94. Statistics Indonesia (BPS) revealed that Papua and West Papua scored 60.44 and 65.09, respectively, on the index. Their scores were lower than Aceh Province that chalked up 71.94.

Source: Antara News Agency