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North Korea Protecting Nuclear Missiles, U.N. Monitors Say, Ahead of Summit Talks

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North Korea Protecting Nuclear Missiles, U.N. Monitors Say, Ahead of Summit Talks

North Korea is working to ensure its nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities cannot be destroyed by military strikes, U.N. monitors said ahead of a meeting between U.S. and North Korean officials to prepare a second denuclearization summit.

The U.S. special envoy for North Korea, Stephen Biegun, will meet his North Korean counterpart on Wednesday in Pyongyang to prepare for a summit later this month between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the U.S. State Department said on Monday.

Biegun has said he hoped the meeting with new North Korean counterpart Kim Hyok Chol would map out “a set of concrete deliverables” for the summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un.

Biegun, who held talks with South Korean officials in Seoul on Sunday and Monday, said he would be aiming for “a roadmap of negotiations and declarations going forward, and a shared understanding of the desired outcomes of our joint efforts”.

South Korean officials said they and the United States could be looking at a compromise that could expedite North Korea’s denuclearization – the dismantling of the North’s main Yongbyon nuclear complex, which could be reciprocated by U.S. measures including formally ending the 1950-53 Korean War and setting up a liaison office.

But U.N. sanctions monitors said in a confidential report, submitted to a 15-member U.N. Security Council sanctions committee and seen by Reuters on Monday, said it “found evidence of a consistent trend on the part of the DPRK to disperse its assembly, storage and testing locations”, using the abbreviation for North Korea’s official name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

The North Korean mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the report, which was submitted to Security Council members on Friday.

The first summit between Trump and Kim Jong Un last June in Singapore yielded a vague commitment by Kim to work toward the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, where U.S. troops have been stationed since the 1950-53 Korean War.

The Vietnamese resort town of Danang is seen as the most likely location for the next summit.

Trump last Thursday hailed “tremendous progress” in his dealings with North Korea, but the view in the United States is that it has yet to take concrete steps to give up its nuclear weapons program.

North Korea has complained the United States has done little to reciprocate its freezing of nuclear and missile testing and dismantling of some nuclear facilities.

It has also repeatedly urged a lifting of punishing U.S.-led sanctions, a formal end to the war, and security guarantees. The U.N. report said sanctions were proving ineffective.

“The country continues to defy Security Council resolutions through a massive increase in illegal ship-to-ship transfers of petroleum products and coal,” the sanctions monitors found.

“These violations render the latest U.N. sanctions ineffective.”

The monitors said they had evidence of one unprecedented prohibited petroleum product transfer of more than 57,600 barrels, worth more than $5.7 million.

North Korea has said it will never unilaterally give up its nuclear weapons unless the United States first removes any threat to it. North Korea has long demanded U.S. troops be withdrawn as a condition for peace.

The Korean War ended with an armistice that left the two Koreas technically still at war.

The United States has stressed that U.S. troops are not a bargaining chip and South Korea has said U.S. troops in the South were unrelated to any future peace treaty and that American forces should stay even if such an agreement is signed.

The U.S. State Department said on Monday that Washington and Seoul had reached an agreement “in principle” on sharing the cost of stationing U.S. troops in the Asian country.

CNN quoted a State Department official as saying that under the revised agreement, South Korea would boost its contribution to nearly $1 billion.

A 2014 deal that expired last year required South Korea to pay about 960 billion won ($848 million) a year for keeping some 28,500 U.S. troops in South Korea. The allies had appeared unable to strike an accord to renew the deal despite 10 rounds of talks since March. REUTERS


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CSA Index April 2024: Optimism remains low

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Telegraf – The CSA Index for April 2024 decreased to 65.8 from March’s 67.6, indicating a lack of optimism among market participants regarding the JCI’s performance. Market sentiment shifted to a more realistic view of the JCI’s potential, following its 0.37% decline and closure at 7288 in March 2024.

Despite this, market consensus still anticipates a positive movement in April, with a target gain of 7438 or 0.82%, driven by optimism from positive first-quarter 2024 performance and stable post-election political conditions.

Market participants are expected to increase transaction activity after a relatively quiet Ramadhan month.

Commenting on the CSA Index for April 2024, NS. Aji Martono, Chairman of PROPAMI, remarked that market participants’ optimism appears to be stagnating, with hopes pinned on additional positive sentiment from issuers’ performance in 2024 and pro-market policies.

Market participants foresee several negative sentiments impacting the JCI. The absence of an interest rate cut may slow down the economy, while the Fed’s indecision on this matter adds pressure to the exchange rate.

Concerns arise from global economic slowdowns and the increasing number of countries facing or potentially facing recession.

New trade regulations necessitate market participants’ adjustment to new trading mechanisms.

However, positive sentiment may arise from increased consumption during Ramadan, potentially improving the performance of issuers in the consumer sector.

Additionally, outflows from the Government Securities market could enter the stock market.

Looking ahead, the CSA Index for April 2024 is recorded at 92.1 for the next 12 months, indicating market players’ continued optimism about the JCI’s performance.

Market participants aim for the JCI to strengthen to 7479 in the next twelve months, a 5.35% increase from its March 2024 closing position.

Despite a reduction in target compared to March 2024, the JCI remains a viable option for the long term.

Market participants remain hopeful for positive first-quarter issuer performance to bolster the JCI, building on the positive results seen in 2023.

Additionally, the expectation of a Fed rate cut serves as a positive catalyst for maintaining a positive JCI target.

The Financials sector emerges as the top choice among market participants to drive the JCI in April, with positive annual results supporting this preference.

Furthermore, the Energy and Consumer Non-Cyclicals sectors are also considered viable options, reflecting market participants’ consistent choices in recent months.

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BKN Invites BNSP and Bappenas: Special Meeting for ASN Tables and References

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Telegraf – Meetings for preparing ASN Reference Tables and Management as well as Creating the 2024 ASN Data Disparity Dashboard have been held together. This event will take place at the Park Hotel Cawang Jakarta on March 28 2024.

In this meeting, various parties were actively involved in compiling tables and managing references regarding the State Civil Apparatus (ASN).

The aim of this activity is to increase efficiency and accuracy in managing ASN data and to improve existing data disparities.

Disparities in ASN data are an important issue in organizing and managing human resources in the public sector.

BNSP Commissioner NS Aji Martono was also present at this meeting as one of the parties involved in efforts to improve the quality of ASN data.

Its presence indicates BNSP’s commitment to maintaining data quality which is the basis for issuing professional certification.

Director of Data Management and Presentation of Personnel Information, Wahyu, S.Kom, M.A.P, who acted as host, at the meeting.

He discussed various strategies for managing ASN data, including creating dashboards to make it easier to manage and monitor ASN data in an integrated manner.

Dini Maghfirra, Ph.D, from Satu Data – Ministry of National Development Planning – Bappenas, also made an important contribution to the meeting.

With his experience and expertise in the field of data management, he provides valuable insight in efforts to compile tables and manage ASN reference data more efficiently and accurately.

This meeting is a forum for stakeholders to collaborate and discuss concrete steps that need to be taken to improve the quality and consistency of ASN data in Indonesia.

Through collaboration between the State Civil Service Agency (BKN), the Ministry of National Development Planning, BNSP and other related parties, it is hoped that a better, more transparent and accurate ASN data management system can be created, so that it can support various national development policies and programs more effectively and efficient.

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Bank Mandiri’s LSP Receives Endorsement from BNSP for Certification

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Telegraf – Mandiri University, Tanah Abang, Jakarta was an important witness in the historic moment when the Bank Mandiri Professional Certification Institution License (LSP) was officially handed over by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP), Jakarta (21/3/24).

Chairman of the LSP Bank Mandiri Steering Committee, Dindin Rosyidin, gave a speech that underlined the importance of this step in improving the quality of human resources (HR) at Bank Mandiri and all its business entities.

This historic step was then followed by the direct handover of the license certificate by the Chairman of BNSP, Syamsi Hari, to LSP Bank Mandiri which was received by the Chairman of the Steering Committee, Dindin Rosyidin.

The existence of Bank Mandiri LSP as a second party LSP established by Bank Mandiri, indicates a strong commitment to meeting certification needs for Bank Mandiri employees, subsidiaries and partners.

In his speech, the Chairman of BNSP, Syamsi Hari, emphasized the importance of certification in improving the qualification standards and competency of workers in the banking industry.

With this license, Bank Mandiri confirms its commitment to continue to improve service quality through improving the quality of its human resources.

The license certificate handover event is not only a moment of formality, but is also filled with important discussions related to certification.

BNSP Commissioner, NS. Aji Martono, accompanied by the BNSP License Coordinator, Ade Syafrudin, was also present to provide enlightenment and guidance regarding the certification process that will be carried out by LSP Bank Mandiri.

By obtaining this license, LSP Bank Mandiri is committed to immediately preparing all the requirements needed to carry out the assessment process.

It is hoped that this step will not only bring benefits to Bank Mandiri, but will also have a positive impact in improving the overall quality of banking services.

This important event is a historical milestone in efforts to improve the quality of human resources in the banking industry, making LSP Bank Mandiri one of the main pillars in achieving higher international standards in service and professionalism.

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LSP Bank Mandiri Gets License Certificate from BNSP

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Telegraf – Mandiri University, Tanah Abang, Jakarta was an important witness in the historic moment when the Bank Mandiri Professional Certification Institution (LSP) License was officially handed over by the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP), Jakarta (21/3/24).

Chairman of the LSP Bank Mandiri Steering Committee, Dindin Rosyidin, gave a speech that underlined the importance of this step in improving the quality of human resources (HR) at Bank Mandiri and all its business entities.

This historic step was then followed by the direct handover of the license certificate by the Chairman of BNSP, Syamsi Hari, to LSP Bank Mandiri which was received by the Chairman of the Steering Committee, Dindin Rosyidin.

The existence of Bank Mandiri LSP as a second party LSP established by Bank Mandiri, indicates a strong commitment to meeting certification needs for Bank Mandiri employees, subsidiaries and partners.

In his speech, the Chairman of BNSP, Syamsi Hari, emphasized the importance of certification in improving the qualification standards and competency of workers in the banking industry.

With this license, Bank Mandiri confirms its commitment to continue to improve service quality through improving the quality of its human resources.

The license certificate handover event is not only a moment of formality, but is also filled with important discussions related to certification.

BNSP Commissioner, NS. Aji Martono, accompanied by the BNSP License Coordinator, Ade Syafrudin, was also present to provide enlightenment and guidance regarding the certification process that will be carried out by LSP Bank Mandiri.

By obtaining this license, LSP Bank Mandiri is committed to immediately preparing all the requirements needed to carry out the assessment process.

It is hoped that this step will not only bring benefits to Bank Mandiri, but will also have a positive impact in improving the overall quality of banking services.

This important event is a historical milestone in efforts to improve the quality of human resources in the banking industry, making LSP Bank Mandiri one of the main pillars in achieving higher international standards in service and professionalism.

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Iman Rachman Appreciates the PROPAMI Program for Strengthening Professionalism

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Photo: PROPAMI management meeting with Iman Rachman, Main Director of BEI, at the Sudirman SCBD Exchange Building (22/1/24). (Doc.Ist)

The Indonesian Capital Market Professional Association (PROPAMI) held a friendly meeting with the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI) at the Exchange Building, SCBD Sudirman (22/1/24).

This event is an important momentum to introduce the PROPAMI management for the 2023-2026 period and discuss collaboration programs with Self-Regulatory Organizations (SRO).

NS. Aji Martono, General Chair of PROPAMI expressed his hope to be able to carry out useful and useful activities for PROPAMI members by collaborating.

SRO, as an organization that has the authority to make binding regulations that its members must follow, plays a central role in regulating activities in the Indonesian capital market.

There are three SROs in the Indonesian capital market structure, namely the Indonesian Stock Exchange (BEI), Indonesian Securities Clearing and Guarantee (KPEI), and the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI).

Iman Rachman, Main Director of BEI, gave a positive response to PROPAMI’s programs.

He emphasized the importance of synergy and collaboration which continues to be improved in an effort to strengthen the capital markets industry.

Furthermore, Iman Rachman stated the need for harmonious communication between PROPAMI and BEI to increase the professionalism of industry players.

This meeting reflects a shared enthusiasm to advance the Indonesian capital markets industry through strong cooperation between professional organizations and regulatory institutions.

By focusing on strengthening industry and professionalism, it is hoped that these steps will have a positive impact on the growth of the country’s capital market.

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Corruption Perception Index Drops, LSP KPK and BNSP Commit to Improving Certification Quality

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Photo: Chairman of BNSP, Syamsi Hari, welcoming the LSP KPK Working Visit in an effort to improve anti-corruption competency standards. (18/1/24).(Doc.BNSP)

Telegraf – The National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP) visited the Corruption Eradication Commission Professional Certification Institute (LSP KPK), Jakarta (18/1/24).

This working visit highlights the brilliant achievements in the last 7 years, especially in the Anti-Corruption Counseling Certification program.

Great hopes are now becoming more real, considering the significant decline in the 2019-2022 Indonesian Corruption Perception Index.

LSP KPK is committed to continuing to improve the quality of Competency Test Materials for more than 4,000 assessees who have received certification.

This step is based on KPK Regulation Number 2 of 2021 concerning the Implementation of Indonesian National Work Competency Standards (SKKNI) in the Anti-Corruption Sector.

By implementing 7 Certification Schemes, LSP KPK proves its full commitment to building an effective system.

These schemes include:

  1. First Anti-Corruption Instructor (Basic)
  2. Young Anti-Corruption Instructor (Primary)
  3. Intermediate Anti-Corruption Instructor
  4. Main Anti-Corruption Educator
  5. Young Integrity Building Expert
  6. Executive Integrity Building Expert
  7. Integrity Builder Expert

BNSP Chairman Syamsi Hari expressed high appreciation for the efforts of the KPK LSP in improving competency standards in the field of anti-corruption.

“This step not only provides certification to individuals, but also participates in efforts to build integrity and eradicate corruption in Indonesia,” he said.

Firm and competent action in eradicating corruption is the main key, and the KPK LSP emphasizes its commitment with its motto

“Brave, Competent, Awesome.”

The certification schemes that have been implemented reflect concrete efforts to achieve these goals.

It is hoped that holders of this certification can become agents of change who are able to have a positive impact in efforts to eradicate corruption.

This step full of courage, competence and prowess is in line with the spirit of eradicating corruption which is Indonesia’s main focus.

It is hoped that this working visit will not only be a momentum for evaluating achievements, but also an inspiration for other institutions to follow in the footsteps of the KPK LSP’s success in building an effective certification system that has a positive impact on society.

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