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President Prabowo made the remarks at the opening of the Tanwir Session and 112th Anniversary of Muhammadiyah held in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. (Photo : Setpres) - 

VOInews, Kupang : Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto highly appreciated the Islamic organisation Muhammadiyah for its contribution in building the nation, especially through education, health, and national character building.

The Head of State made the remarks at the opening of the Tanwir Session and 112th Anniversary of Muhammadiyah held in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Wednesday (4/12).

In his remarks, President Prabowo said that Muhamadiyah is not only active in da'wah, but also has a strategic role in education and health.

President Prabowo also said that Muhamadiyah's ability to build individuals with love for the country, such as General Sudirman.

"Muhammadiyah's influence is also in addition to da'wah. Muhammadiyah also instils patriotism, enthusiasm, love for the country, and produces extraordinary leaders", President said.

President Prabowo also appreciated Muhammadiyah's presence in various lines of the nation's life, from education to its influence at the international level.

The Tanwir Session and the 112th Anniversary of Muhammadiyah were also attended by a number of important figures, including the 10th and 12th Vice Presidents Jusuf Kalla, Chairman of PP Muhammadiyah Haedar Nashir, as well as a range of officials and national figures//VOI

Program Manager of Healthy Outlets and Tahfidz Dormitory ‘Anisa’ Dompet Dhuafa, Bambang Edi Prasetio speak to media in Yogyakarta. (Photo : VOI-AF) - 

VOInews, Yogyakarta : Dompet Dhuafa as a National Amil Zakat institution continues to improve the development of Healthy Outlets and Tahfidz Dormitory of ‘Anisa’ in providing health services for the community free of charge.

This was revealed by the Program Manager of Healthy Outlets and Tahfidz Dormitory ‘Anisa’ Dompet Dhuafa, Bambang Edi Prasetio to media in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region Province on Tuesday (3/12). 

Edi admitted that to improve one of the quality of service is by collaborating with health institutions from foreign countries to share knowledge.

"Very necessary, especially from developed countries. That's why we transfer knowledge, we are given tools that we have never used before, so we learn. We always maintain communication, there are some we offer. Especially Western Australia. There are Marketing Communication friends who take care of that communication with foreign parties", Bambang said. 

Bambang Edi also added that the Healthy Store and Tahfidz Dormitory of ‘Anisa’ were built from waqf assets, so he wants to realise this waqf as something that flows its benefits to many people.

Edi explained that cooperation with various parties from within and outside the country is a must in order to create better health services//VOI

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka delivered his remarks at the 53rd National Day Reception of the United Arab Emirates in Jakarta. (Photo : Setwapres) -  

VOInews, Jakarta : Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka believes that relations between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will continue to grow into a model of international cooperation that is mutually respectful, beneficial, and promotes tolerance and equality. The statement was made by Vice President Gibran when delivering a welcoming speech at the 53rd National Day Reception of the United Arab Emirates in Jakarta, Tuesday night (3/12). The Vice President said the close relations between the two countries are driven by a common vision.

"Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates share the same vision in upholding humanitarian values and solidarity, in building inclusive collaboration and cooperation to realise world peace. This includes collaboration between the Indonesian Medical Team and the Emirati Integrated Field Hospital in Rafah and Gaza. This common vision is one of the drivers so that the relationship between the two countries is getting closer and growing", Vice President said. 

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka believes that the strong ties between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates can be even stronger in the future and become an example of world cooperation that is mutually respectful, mutually beneficial, and promotes tolerance and equality. In his speech, Vice President Gibran also emphasised that the close relationship between Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates is not only politically close but also warm as brothers. The Vice President also conveyed warm greetings from President Prabowo and himself to the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed and all the people of the United Arab Emirates//VOI

Acting Director of National Library E. Aminudin Azis handed over assistance from Special Allocation Funds (DAK) for Physical Assignments for the Regional Library Sub-Sector for FY 2025 amounting to IDR 10.65 billion to the Kudus Regency Government, Central Java. (Photo : Perpusnas) - 

VOInews, Jakarta : The National Library of the Republic of Indonesia (Perpusnas) handed over assistance from Special Allocation Funds (DAK) for Physical Assignments for the Regional Library Sub-Sector for FY 2025 amounting to IDR 10.65 billion to the Kudus Regency Government, Central Java.

The assistance was handed over directly by Acting Director of National Library E. Aminudin Azis to Acting Kudus Regent Hasan Chabibie, Saturday (30/11/2024).
Plt. The Director of the National Library said that literacy development is an important foundation for the success of human resource development, especially in facing the challenges of Golden Indonesia 2045.

According to him, literacy is not only the responsibility of the government, but also society and professional organizations.

“Let's work together to build this literacy. "It cannot be denied, the level of literacy skills in Indonesia is still low, and we must work together to change that," he stressed.

He said that the cause of society's low literacy level was a lack of access to books that suited readers' interests. Therefore, the National Library together with the Ministry of Education and Culture continues to strive to provide quality books that can meet the literacy needs of the community.

"We also encourage the movement to provide quality books that will enrich people's interest in reading. "The more books available, the easier it is for people to choose reading that suits their interests," he explained.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Wednesday December 4th 2024 in Jakarta, as part of efforts to increase literacy, National Library distributed 1,000 book titles to village/sub-district libraries, communities, and Community Reading Parks (TBM) to expand the reach of reading materials to remote areas.

"Starting in 2024, we will target 10,000 reading loci in villages and TBMs. This program is expected to provide greater benefits for the community, especially in areas where access to educational resources is still limited," he added.

On the same occasion, 1,000 book titles were also handed over to 14 village/district libraries and four TBMs in Kudus Regency. Meanwhile, Acting The Regent expressed his gratitude for this physical DAK assistance.

"Thank you to the National Library for providing funds for the construction of the library building. Hopefully this can improve the quality of education and literacy of the Kudus community," he said.

Apart from physical development, Acting. The Regent of Kudus also emphasized the importance of digital literacy to encourage people to sort information.

"The library is not only a place to read, but must also be able to encourage people to sort information critically and improve their logical thinking skills. "In this way, information received through digital media will be more productive and useful," he continued.

The Acting Regent of Kudus added that construction of the new library building is planned to begin in 2025, with the location being built in the Balai Jagong Kudus complex. This building is expected to become a literacy center that can support improving the quality of education and human resources in Kudus Regency//VOI