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  • Paritrana Award 2025 Highlights Shared Responsibility in Worker Protection

    Paritrana Award 2025 Highlights Shared Responsibility in Worker Protection

    The Vice Governor of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Indah Dhamayanti Putri, attended the Paritrana Award Ceremony for the NTB Province in 2025, held at the Lombok Raya Hotel in Mataram City on Wednesday, September 10.

    The Paritrana Award is an annual accolade initiated by the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PMK) in collaboration with BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. It is awarded to regional governments, villages or sub-districts, businesses, and MSMEs that excel in implementing and strengthening social security for workers.

    In her address, the Vice Governor expressed her appreciation to local governments, businesses, and villages for their contributions to worker protection. “The primary goal of this event is our shared commitment to focus on workers. Governments at all levels, from provinces to villages, along with business actors, have a responsibility to protect and support workers,” she stated.

    The Vice Governor also encouraged the NTB Department of Manpower and Transmigration to continuously update the social security participation data despite budgetary constraints. “As we know, the provincial and district/city governments were inaugurated just six months ago and are faced with numerous challenges, including accelerating development. Nonetheless, support for BPJS Ketenagakerjaan must be maintained and even enhanced,” she added.

    During the event, contributions for social security protection premiums from Bank NTB Syariah were provided for 8,000 vulnerable workers in NTB. Additionally, death and work accident insurance benefits were distributed to the beneficiaries.

  • NTB Prepares for Pocari Sweat Run 2025 with Renewed Betabeq Tradition

    NTB Prepares for Pocari Sweat Run 2025 with Renewed Betabeq Tradition

    The Provincial Government of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) has conducted a coordination meeting in anticipation of the international Pocari Sweat Run 2025, scheduled to take place in Kuta Mandalika from September 13 to 15, 2025. The meeting, held at the VIP Deluxe Building of the Mandalika Circuit on Tuesday, September 9, was attended by representatives from the Central Lombok Regency Government, local community leaders, and officials from Pocari Sweat.

    NTB Governor Lalu Muhamad Iqbal expressed optimism that this year’s event would set a positive precedent for future events. “This year marks the beginning of the Pocari Run in Lombok, and we are committed to ensuring its success. God willing, this event will become an annual fixture on the international calendar,” he stated.

    The governor emphasized that the Pocari Sweat Run is not merely a sports event but also a means to demonstrate to the world that NTB is a safe and conducive location. “A successful Pocari Run will send a strong message that the area is secure, similar to the MotoGP. More activities like this will yield significant economic benefits for the local community,” he added.

    During the meeting, Governor Iqbal also praised the revival of the Betabeq tradition, which involves seeking permission from the local community before the event. “I am delighted to see the Betabeq tradition being revived. Let’s work together to bring this tradition to life, involving community leaders in the process,” he said.

    He expressed hope that this tradition would be applied to other major events, including the MotoGP. Furthermore, he urged businesses, especially those in the hospitality and transportation sectors, to prepare themselves and adopt the mindset that NTB is accustomed to hosting large-scale events that positively impact the regional economy.

  • NTB Government Prepares for MotoGP Mandalika 2025 with Strategic Social and Economic Plans

    NTB Government Prepares for MotoGP Mandalika 2025 with Strategic Social and Economic Plans

    A coordination meeting was held in anticipation of the MotoGP event scheduled to take place at the Pertamina Mandalika International Circuit in October 2025. The meeting convened at the Hajar Aswad Meeting Room, Bank NTB Syariah, on Monday, September 8. Key figures in attendance included the Governor of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lalu Muhamad Iqbal, Deputy Governor Indah Dhamayanti Putri, Chair of the NTB Regional House of Representatives Baiq Isvie Rupaeda, Acting Secretary of the NTB Province Lalu Moh. Faozal, members of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), and various regional leaders and stakeholders.

    In his address, Governor Iqbal emphasized the importance of conveying a positive image to the international community, showcasing Indonesia as a safe and capable host for this prestigious global racing event. He called for support from the Mandalika Grand Prix Association (MGPA) and the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) to ensure the event’s success despite any challenges.

    The governor highlighted new flight routes from Malang and Yogyakarta, set to commence this month, as a means to boost ticket sales for the 2025 MotoGP. He also stressed the necessity of involving local cultural, religious, and youth leaders in the Mandalika area to foster social support and respect for the local community.

    Governor Iqbal relayed a message from Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, underscoring the importance of accompanying the MotoGP with social activities. Such initiatives, he noted, would be simple yet effective in making local leaders and communities feel valued. By acknowledging them as integral hosts, these efforts aim to garner their full support for the event’s success, thereby allowing the focus to remain on the event itself without security concerns, thanks to the community’s backing.