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Indonesia SwissCham in collaboration with Kalta Bisa Insani will conduct a Public Discussion on:

TRANSFORMING THE INDONESIAN HEALTHCARE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Thursday, 22 October 2020
15.00 – 17.30 WIB

Registration link:
bit.ly/AdmitKBI-SC
(link to the event will be sent after registration)
The event will be held in Bahasa Indonesia and English

About the Public Discussion:
The Covid-19 pandemic has opened the minds of many policymakers on the importance of a strong healthcare system in the overall social and economic development of countries around the world. Aside from the controversial outcome of how the Covid-19 is successfully handled in Indonesia, many believe that the National Healthcare System needs to be reviewed. Find out the insights and opinions of our speakers:

“Overcome the Burden of Disease Before it is Too Late”
dr. Nafsiah Mboi, Sp.A., MPH (former Indonesian Health Minister 2012 – 2014)

“Health Financing: What is the Role of GERMAS (Healthy Living Community Movement)?”
Prof. Dr. dr. Nila F. Moeloek, Sp.M(K) (former Indonesian Health Minister 2014 – 2019)

“Accelerating the Healthcare Transformation: Time for a New Type of Partnership”
drg. Oscar Primadi, MPH (Secretary-General, Ministry of Health)

“Options for Indonesia’s Healthcare Reform”
Dr. Somil Nagpal (Senior Specialist, World Bank)

and discussants:
Dr. Ede Surya Darmawan, SKM, MDM – Chairman of Indonesian Public Health Association (IAKMI)
dr. Kuntjoro Adi Purjanto, M.Kes. – Chairman of Indonesian Hospital Association (PERSI)
dr. M. Adib Khumaidi, Sp.OT – President-Elect of the Indonesian Medical Association (IDI)
Drs. Nurul Falah Eddy Pariang, Apt – Chairman of Indonesian Pharmacist Association (IAI)

Moderated by: dr. Hasbullah Thabrany, MPH, Dr.PH

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In the morning of 17 September, SwissCham members had a fruitful virtual discussion with Bapak Febrio Kacaribu, head of Fiscal Policy Agency (BKF) and his team. Also thank you to H.E. Kurt Kunz, Ambassador of Switzerland for Indonesia, Timor-Leste and ASEAN, for his support towards the Chamber.

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On 15 September, Indonesia SwissCham in collaboration with the World Bank conducted a Webinar “How Covid-19 is affecting firms in Indonesia” with Massimiliano Cali, Senior Economist of the World Bank, as the speaker.

It was a result of the first round of a World Bank survey.
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Congratulations to one of our members, PT Berca Schindler Lifts, for being fully certified in ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015, and 45001:2018 for Quality, Environment, Safety & Health.

“The 1000 Days Fund campaign seek to mobilize Indonesia towards a national commitment to zero stunting by 2030” and to support the campaign, Indonesia SwissCham donated IDR 10 million on 14 August 2020.
Today, representing Indonesia SwissCham Board of Management, Mr. Christophe Piganiol, who is also the President Director of PT. Anugerah Pharmindo Lestari (APL), gave a symbolic presentation to 1000 Days Fund received by Mr. Stanley Saputra, Program Officer of the organisation.
This is a start of a partnership with opportunities for future collaborations.
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May the New Year start with fresh joy and a life filled with peace.
May you get warmth and togetherness! Happy Islamic New Year!

Yesterday on 18 August, Ambassador of Switzerland in Indonesia, H.E. Kurt Kunz together with SwissCham’s Chairman Board of Supervisor, Dr. Luthfi Mardiansyah, had an audience with Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Syahrul Yasin Limpo at his office.

The meeting was a follow up after Indonesia SwissCham and our members (PT. Indonesia Nestle, PT. Syngenta Indonesia, PT. HM Sampoerna, PT. Japan Tobacco International Indonesia, and PT. SGS Indonesia) met on 6 August in Bogor with Head Bureau of International Cooperation, Dr. Ade Candradijaya.

H.E Kurt Kunz and Dr. Luthfi Mardiansyah delivered and discussed with the Minister on three things, regulations, foreign ownership, and potential collaboration for Swiss companies who are operating in Indonesia. Indonesia SwissCham looks forward to the cooperation with the Ministry of Agriculture.
 

Indonesian Independence Day, locally known as “Hari Kemerdekaan” is celebrated annually on 17th of August to commemorate the declaration of independence in 1945.
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The Proclamation of Independence read in the morning of Friday, 17th August 1945 by Sukarno, accompanied by Mohammad Hatta. The Red and White flag flown for the first time after the proclamation declared at Sukarno’s house.
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Every year at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, the President hosted the national flag hoisting ceremony to remember the important day for Indonesia. After the flag ceremony, the people of Indonesia around the globe usually celebrate the Independence Day by various games and competitions.
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To help the pandemic situation in Indonesia, ABB Indonesia (PT. ABB Sakti Industri and PT. ABB Power Grids Indonesia) donated funds to University of Indonesia for the development and production of much needed ventilators and distributed it directly to hospitals through the National Disaster Management Agency.