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See - Sada Elbalad
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Seminar on 'The Call of the People of Qiblah' at Islamic Book Fair in Jakarta
Mohamed Mandour The Muslim Council of Elders held a thought-provoking seminar titled 'The Call for the People of Qiblah and Efforts to Strengthen Intra-Islamic Dialogue' as part of its participation in the 2025 Islamic Book Fair in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event drew significant interest and active engagement from both visitors and participants. The seminar featured distinguished speakers including Dr. Syafiq Mughni, Vice President of Muhammadiyah; Dr. Muhammad Zain Al-Majid, Member of the Executive Office of the Muslim Council of Elders; and Ms. Alissa Qotrunnada Wahid, Coordinator of the Gusdurian Network Indonesia (GNI). Opening the seminar, Prof. Dr. Syafiq Mughni stressed the critical importance of intra-Islamic dialogue in light of the growing challenges facing the Muslim world, both internally and externally. He noted that these challenges are a true test for the Ummah, which the Qur'an describes as 'You are the best community ever raised for humanity' [3:110]. Achieving this status, he explained, requires both knowledge and moral values, emphasizing that scientific advancement is incomplete without a strong ethical foundation. He remarked, 'The key to the revival of the Ummah lies in blending modern science with noble character. Morality is the backbone of any nation—when it collapses, the nation follows.' He also called for greater commitment to moderation and balance in addressing differences, stating that the advancement of knowledge and ethics together is what protects the Ummah from falling into extremism and takfir (excommunication). read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
The Sun
08-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Citaglobal eyes telecom, solar projects in East Java
KUALA LUMPUR: Citaglobal Bhd's Indonesian subsidiary, PT Citaglobal Internasional Capital, has signed a heads of agreement with Pimpinan Wilayah Muhammadiyah Jawa Timur to explore the deployment of telecommunications and renewable energy infrastructure across Muhammadiyah's network of hospitals, schools and universities in East Java. The agreement outlines an initial target to pilot the deployment of approximately 250 telecommunication towers and 5 MW of solar energy capacity at selected hospitals, schools, and universities. These pilot initiatives will enhance digital connectivity and clean energy access across PWM Jawa Timur's institutional ecosystem and serve as a foundation for broader long-term collaboration. Both parties aim to complete the relevant feasibility studies and begin pilot implementation within six months from the date of signing, subject to the outcomes of technical and commercial assessments. Citaglobal executive chairman and president Tan Sri Dr Mohamad Norza Zakaria said Indonesia is a key growth market in the region, and Citaglobal plays a long-term role in its infrastructure transformation. He said East Java, with a population of over 44 million, provides a strong institutional platform and a meaningful entry point into the broader Indonesian market. 'Through this partnership, we are introducing infrastructure solutions that combine telecommunications, renewable energy and facilities management in ways that are socially rooted and technically sound. 'PWM Jawa Timur's legacy of service aligns closely with our values. This pilot project reflects commercial potential and a shared vision to uplift communities and build lasting impact together,' he said. This partnership marks Citaglobal's first formal infrastructure initiative in East Java and reflects its commitment to expanding its presence in Indonesia through high-impact, values-aligned collaborations. PWM Jawa Timur chairman Dr Sukadiono said the company chose to work with Citaglobal because of its track record in delivering infrastructure that reflects professionalism and purpose. 'This collaboration is grounded in shared values. It is not just about bringing technology into our institutions, but about enhancing the way we serve communities through education and healthcare. 'We believe this partnership will strengthen Muhammadiyah's role in supporting the people of East Java in ways relevant to the needs of today and tomorrow,' he said. PWM Jawa Timur currently manages over 3,000 institutions across the province. This includes more than 1,000 schools, almost 100 healthcare facilities, 16 higher education institutions and over 2,600 religious and social service facilities. The scale and diversity of this network provide a strong platform for integrated infrastructure deployment that directly benefits underserved communities. The agreement is valid for one year and may be extended by mutual consent. PT Citaglobal Internasional and PWM Jawa Timur will continue working closely to shape an implementation model that is locally responsive, financially sound and aligned with long-term development goals.
The Star
01-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Jakarta enforces weekly public transit rule for civil servants
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung riding a TransJakarta bus on April 30 in Salemba, Central Jakarta. - Antara JAKARTA: In a rare public display of using mass transit, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung was seen waiting for a bus at the Taman Suropati stop near his official residence in Central Jakarta on Wednesday (April 30) morning. He was en route to Matraman, East Jakarta, for a meeting with Aisyiyah, the women's wing of the country's top Islamic organisation Muhammadiyah. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) politician told reporters that while Jakarta's public transportation system has become more accessible in recent years, major improvements are still needed, particularly in terms of connectivity across the Greater Jakarta area. 'I will soon launch five new Transjabodetabek bus routes to better connect Jakarta with [satellite cities] in West Java and Banten,' Pramono said, as quoted by Antara. 'Hopefully, this will improve overall connectivity.' He also shared an anecdote from his commute, noting that a fellow passenger told him he had to transfer eight times just to reach his workplace, underscoring the pressing need for a more integrated transport network. Joining him on the initiative was Deputy Governor Rano Karno, who commuted from his home in South Jakarta's Lebak Bulus using a combination of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and TransJakarta bus to reach a stop near City Hall in Central Jakarta. A week earlier, Pramono signed Jakarta Gubernatorial Instruction (Ingub) No. 6/2025 that mandates all civil servants within the city administration to take public transport every Wednesday. The policy is part of a broader effort to tackle the capital's chronic traffic congestion. The 2024 Global Traffic Scorecard ranks Jakarta as the seventh most congested city in the world. Meanwhile, the latest data from Statistics Indonesia's Jakarta chapter (BPS Jakarta) reveals that the city hosts around 22 million vehicles, which is double its population, with motorcycles making up nearly 80 per cent of the total. Currently, only about 10 per cent of daily commutes are made using public transportation, which is far short of the city's ambitious target of 55 per cent by 2045. The new instruction also requires civil servants to take a selfie every Wednesday as proof of compliance. On the same day, government vehicles will be taken off the road, except for essential services. While the initiative aligns with the administration's broader commitment to promote public transportation, it has drawn criticism online. Many users took to social media to express frustration, arguing that the policy is impractical for employees who work in suburban or outlying areas where access to public transport remains limited or nonexistent. Akbar Kurnia Ferdiansyach, an employee at the Jakarta Public Housing and Settlement Agency, said he usually takes the commuter line (KRL) from Depok, West Java, to his office in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. However, the 37-year-old noted that he still needs to use a motorcycle to reach Depok Station, as 'there's no feeder bus service near my home'. Another city employee from Depok shared a similar experience, saying the lack of transport connectivity has led him to rely on his private vehicle for daily commutes. 'I find it more flexible for my workday. I don't need to order additional Gojek [online ride-hailing service],' said the 29-year-old, who asked to be identified only by the pseudonym Agung. Still, Agung added that the mandatory weekly commute by public transport would not be too much of an inconvenience for him. - The Jakarta Post/ANN
South China Morning Post
11-03-2025
- Business
- South China Morning Post
Over 1 in 5 young Indonesians are out of work. Fixing that won't be easy
In a workshop overlooking paddy fields on the eastern edge of Java, Dimas Firmansyah is tinkering away on a large truck engine. A lanky 18-year-old in a hard hat and work shirt, he hopes to find a job repairing coal machinery when he graduates in a few months. Thanks to his school's revamped curriculum and corporate partnerships, he almost certainly will. Advertisement Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto – who has advertised ambitious, industry-heavy growth goals for the coming years – needs many more Firmansyahs. Southeast Asia's most populous economy has the world's fourth-largest workforce, but more than a third of Indonesians over 15 have only a primary-school education, or less. Vital vocational training, like this class some 400 miles (640km) east of Jakarta, too often falls short because of poor teaching and a dearth of basic equipment. The result is a pressing shortage of qualified workers and high unemployment among young people who find themselves lacking the skills companies need, even with a diploma in hand. The rate of youth that are out of both a job and education, a good indicator of wasted human resources, is one of Southeast Asia's highest, at more than a fifth. That gap threatens Prabowo's ambitions to turn a wealth of natural resources into a thriving electric-vehicle and clean-energy industry. Discontent with paltry education funding is already fuelling youth protests on Jakarta's streets, the largest demonstrations of popular discontent since the president took office in October. Students and activists create a sign on a read reading 'Tax the rich, eat the rich' at a protest in Jakarta last month against President Prabowo Subianto's budget-cutting policies. Photo: AFP 'Indonesia has invested heavily on infrastructure,' said Alpha Amirrachman, a director of the climate centre of Muhammadiyah, an Islamic organisation which runs thousands of schools in the country. 'Investment in human capital, education and healthcare has not kept pace.'
