Takengon, Aceh (ANTARA News) - Lauhin Mahfudz and Ahmad Farhan Tsani of Indonesia finished second behind the Philippines in the international Qur`an recitation competition held in Cairo, Egypt. A statement from Mahfudz received by ANTARA here on Thursday noted that the final Qur`an recital took place on April 4, 2018. Only two countries were found worthy of winning the first and second place in the Qur`an recitation competition. The Indonesian participants managed to enter the final round along with other competitors from three countries: Malaysia, the Philippines, and Nigeria. Some 20 countries participated in the Sharhil Qur`an category. Sharhil Qur`an is a technique of reading the Qur`an by revealing the content, translations, and descriptions in harmonious unity. Mahfudz and Tsani are alumni of the Raudhatul Hasanah Islamic boarding school in Medan, North Sumatra. Mahfudz hails from Takengon, Central Aceh District, while Tsani is from Medan, North Sumatra. Both are currently … [Read more...] about indonesia wins second prize at international qur`an recital in egypt
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Indonesia, Australia encourage Indo-Pacific regional stability
Sydney (ANTARA News) - Indonesia and Australia have encouraged Indo-Pacific regional stability during their bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of ASEAN-Australia Special Summit 2018 on Saturday. "At the bilateral meeting, the two leaders warmly welcomed the plan of action for maritime cooperation and hoped that it could be implemented soon. They also hoped the discussion on communication and consultation on the concept of Indo-Pacific could be realized to create stability in the Indo-Pacific region," Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi said here on Saturday. The bilateral meeting also serves as a conclusion of 2+2 meeting between foreign ministers and defense ministers of the two countries held the day before. "In addition, we also discussed Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Although it has almost been completed, the negotiations have reached more than 90 percent, and several things still have to be discussed with Australia," she … [Read more...] about Indonesia, Australia encourage Indo-Pacific regional stability
Indonesia targets third position in global footwear industry
Ratna Utarianingrum, Director for Small and Medium Industries for Fashion and Crafts of Indonesia’s Industry Ministry, said 86 percent of the footwear in the world is produced by Asian countries, where China takes 80 percent of the total production, while the other 6 percent is produced by India, Vietnam, and Indonesia.She added that Indonesia’s market share is 3.3 percent globally. However, the total production of footwear in Indonesia differs slightly from Vietnam, which is at the third position.Indonesia is targeting the third position in the global footwear industry by improving its current position as the fourth country after China, India, and Vietnam Indonesia (Source: en.tempo.co)Indonesia’s footwear production has reached 1.1 billion pairs per year, of which 800 million pairs are for domestic use and the rest for export, with main destinations including Europe and the US, according to Antara news agency.Meanwhile, the total production of footwear in Vietnam … [Read more...] about Indonesia targets third position in global footwear industry
Indonesia says Go-Jek and Grab need to register as transport businesses
A passenger sits next to Grab corner sign as he waits for a Grab bike at Sudirman train station in Jakarta, Indonesia, on March 26, 2018. Reuters JAKARTA – Indonesia is making it mandatory for Go-Jek and Grab to register as transport companies within two months to ensure they meet safety requirements as a public transport provider, potentially increasing costs and scrutiny of the ride-hailing firms. The Southeast Asian nation and some other countries have been grappling with how to regulate ride-hailing companies. The App-based companies say they should not be treated as a public transport provider since they do not own cars or employ drivers. But Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi said on Monday the Indonesian government has finalised a new regulation to require ride-hailing companies to get a license from his ministry for providing public transport. The new rules would be discussed with all stakeholders “within one or two days”, he told a news conference. Go-Jek … [Read more...] about Indonesia says Go-Jek and Grab need to register as transport businesses
Indonesia’s Go-Jek poised for imminent Southeast Asia expansion
Reuters Indonesian ride-hailing and online payment company Go-Jek is set to announce its first expansion to another country in Southeast Asia in the “next few weeks”, according to an internal company email seen by Reuters. Go-Jek also plans to expand to three other Southeast Asian countries by the middle of this year, the email quoting Go-Jek Chief Executive Nadiem Makarim said. News of the plans come after Uber Technologies Inc agreed this week to sell its Southeast Asian business to regional rival Grab. The industry’s first big consolidation in Southeast Asia, home to about 640 million people, could put pressure on Go-Jek, which is backed by Alphabet Inc’s Google and China’s Tencent Holdings. Makarim described that Uber deal as a “great opportunity” because “fewer players means a smoother path to continued and deepened market leadership” for Go-Jek in Indonesia. Ride-hailing companies throughout Asia have relied heavily on … [Read more...] about Indonesia’s Go-Jek poised for imminent Southeast Asia expansion