Merah Putih Satellite is on the Design of the Rp. 75,000 Currency Issued by Bank Indonesia
Jakarta - On Monday, 17 August 2020, Bank Indonesia officially issued IDR 75,000. This special money with the theme of 75 Years of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia was printed on a limited basis and exchange could be made at Bank Indonesia starting August 18 2020 and at designated Commercial Banks starting October 1, 2020.
As quoted on the Bank Indonesia website page, the Government in this case, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani Indrawati said that the launching of the 75th Anniversary of RI Independence Day (UPK) was not as additional liquidity for financing needs or the implementation of economic activities, but in the context of commemorating a special event or purpose, namely the 75th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
The issuance and distribution of UPK 75 years the Republic of Indonesia is also a symbol of awakening and optimism in facing challenges including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in order to continue national development towards the future of advanced Indonesia. Therefore, the philosophical meaning contained in UPK 75 of the Republic of Indonesia is to be grateful for the 75 years of independence of the Republic of Indonesia, to reinforce diversity and to embrace Indonesia's good future.
On the same occasion, the Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, explained that the three philosophical meanings in the UPK 75 Years of the Republic of Indonesia are reflected in the complete design of money. The historical events of the proclamation of Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945 and various development achievements during the 75 years of independence illustrate the form of being grateful for independence. The achievement of this development is illustrated through the trans java toll road, the Yoesefa Bridge, and the MRT.
While on the back, this money has a philosophy of reinforcing diversity which is depicted by portraits of children dressed in traditional customs representing the Western, Central and Eastern Regions of Indonesia. The back page of money also means welcoming a glorious future in the digital era, described by Merah Putih Satellite as the communication of the Republic of Indonesia.
Merah Putih Satellite, is a satellite managed by Telkomsat which plays an important role in providing telecommunications services in areas that cannot be reached by fiber optic networks or other infrastructure, especially in the rural area This satellite orbits the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, precisely in the Karimata Strait.
Merah Putih Satellite was launched on August 7, 2018 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States using the Falcon 9 rocket owned by SpaceX. This satellite carries 60 active transponders consisting of 24 C-Band transponders and 12 Extended C-Band transponders which will also serve the Southeast Asia region, and reach South Asia. The Merah Putih Satellite has the largest capacity and wider coverage and is the 3rd satellite managed by Telkomsat.
Its presence is intended to meet the needs of the national transponder because it is considered according to topographical conditions such as the State of Indonesia which consists of thousands of islands where 2/3 of the area is a vast ocean.
For the choice of the Merah Putih Satellite design on the Rp75,000 bill, Telkomsat is proud to have become part of Indonesia's anniversary. This is as expressed by CEO of Telkomsat, Endi Fitri Herlianto.
"As a subsidiary of TelkomGroup, Telkomsat is proud to be part of Indonesia's 75th Anniversary, The Merah Putih Satellite is in the design of the Rp75,000 by Bank Indonesia. Hopefully this Merah Putih Satellite will become a communication for all Indonesian people” said Endi Fitri Herlianto.
Apart from the Merah Putih Satellite, Telkomsat also has 2 other satellites which are still operating. Such as the Telkom 2 Satellite and the Telkom 3S Satellite which support the needs of data communication, internet services, business solutions, and IOT (Internet of Things) development.
The role of this satellite is an investment made by Telkomsat in order to strengthen the Company's capabilities to reduce the digital divide in Indonesia and meet all telecommunication needs in various sectors of public life in Indonesia in line with Telkomsat's mission "To Lead Innovation of Satellite Capabilities in Delivering Excellent Satellite-enabled Digital Services for Indonesia and Beyond".
As quoted on the Bank Indonesia website page, the Government in this case, the Minister of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani Indrawati said that the launching of the 75th Anniversary of RI Independence Day (UPK) was not as additional liquidity for financing needs or the implementation of economic activities, but in the context of commemorating a special event or purpose, namely the 75th anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia.
The issuance and distribution of UPK 75 years the Republic of Indonesia is also a symbol of awakening and optimism in facing challenges including the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in order to continue national development towards the future of advanced Indonesia. Therefore, the philosophical meaning contained in UPK 75 of the Republic of Indonesia is to be grateful for the 75 years of independence of the Republic of Indonesia, to reinforce diversity and to embrace Indonesia's good future.
On the same occasion, the Governor of Bank Indonesia, Perry Warjiyo, explained that the three philosophical meanings in the UPK 75 Years of the Republic of Indonesia are reflected in the complete design of money. The historical events of the proclamation of Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945 and various development achievements during the 75 years of independence illustrate the form of being grateful for independence. The achievement of this development is illustrated through the trans java toll road, the Yoesefa Bridge, and the MRT.
While on the back, this money has a philosophy of reinforcing diversity which is depicted by portraits of children dressed in traditional customs representing the Western, Central and Eastern Regions of Indonesia. The back page of money also means welcoming a glorious future in the digital era, described by Merah Putih Satellite as the communication of the Republic of Indonesia.
Merah Putih Satellite, is a satellite managed by Telkomsat which plays an important role in providing telecommunications services in areas that cannot be reached by fiber optic networks or other infrastructure, especially in the rural area This satellite orbits the territory of the Republic of Indonesia, precisely in the Karimata Strait.
Merah Putih Satellite was launched on August 7, 2018 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, United States using the Falcon 9 rocket owned by SpaceX. This satellite carries 60 active transponders consisting of 24 C-Band transponders and 12 Extended C-Band transponders which will also serve the Southeast Asia region, and reach South Asia. The Merah Putih Satellite has the largest capacity and wider coverage and is the 3rd satellite managed by Telkomsat.
Its presence is intended to meet the needs of the national transponder because it is considered according to topographical conditions such as the State of Indonesia which consists of thousands of islands where 2/3 of the area is a vast ocean.
For the choice of the Merah Putih Satellite design on the Rp75,000 bill, Telkomsat is proud to have become part of Indonesia's anniversary. This is as expressed by CEO of Telkomsat, Endi Fitri Herlianto.
"As a subsidiary of TelkomGroup, Telkomsat is proud to be part of Indonesia's 75th Anniversary, The Merah Putih Satellite is in the design of the Rp75,000 by Bank Indonesia. Hopefully this Merah Putih Satellite will become a communication for all Indonesian people” said Endi Fitri Herlianto.
Apart from the Merah Putih Satellite, Telkomsat also has 2 other satellites which are still operating. Such as the Telkom 2 Satellite and the Telkom 3S Satellite which support the needs of data communication, internet services, business solutions, and IOT (Internet of Things) development.
The role of this satellite is an investment made by Telkomsat in order to strengthen the Company's capabilities to reduce the digital divide in Indonesia and meet all telecommunication needs in various sectors of public life in Indonesia in line with Telkomsat's mission "To Lead Innovation of Satellite Capabilities in Delivering Excellent Satellite-enabled Digital Services for Indonesia and Beyond".