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The 2021 Cope West joint training exercise, which will commence on Monday, June 14, will involve several F-16 fighter aircraft from both air forces.

"A number of USAF personnel and equipment have arrived at the Roesmin Nurjadin Air Base, while their F-16 aircraft will arrive in the next few days,” said Indonesian Air Force spokesman Commodore Indan Gilang Buldansyah on Tuesday, June 8.

Indan explained that the Cope West joint training exercise is an aerial combat exercise using F-16 fighter aircraft to improve the capabilities and professionalism of the two air forces.

They are also designed to advance interoperability and enhance the relations between USAF and the Indonesian Air Force. "They will share experiences between flight personnel and technicians of the two Air Force's F-16 fighter aircraft," said Indan.

The 2021 Cope West joint training exercise will be held for two weeks. "This activity continues to comply with the Covid-19 health protocol, including the requirement that USAF personnel to undergo self-isolation before carrying out the exercise," he added.

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https://go.kompas.com/read/2021/06/10/001639174/indonesian-us-air-forces-to-hold-joint-exercise-in-pekanbaru. 

Indonesian McDonald’s Outlets Sanctioned After Runaway Demand For BTS Meals

Indonesian authorities penalized McDonald’s outlets throughout the country for violating Covid-19 health protocols, after they were overwhelmed with online food delivery drivers attempting to meet frenzied demand for its promo BTS Meals.

This included the Jakarta Provincial Administration’s move to penalize 32 McDonald’s restaurants that served this collaboration between McDonald’s and K-Pop boy band BTS.

“We have ordered 20 of the outlets to close for 24 hours, while the remaining 12 were given written reprimands,” said Jakarta Deputy Governor Ahmad Riza Patria on Wednesday.

Authorities in other Indonesian cities such as Surabaya, East Java, Denpasar, Bali, and Medan, North Sumatra, also closed or cautioned McDonald’s outlets over the meals.

McDonald’s attempted damage control by “applying an open and close system for orders of the BTS Meal,” said McDonald’s Indonesia Associate Director of Communications Sutji Lantyka.

“We would also like to remind our customers that the BTS Meal is not sold for one day, but for a month. So there is no need to be concerned that will sell out.”

The band has launched the BTS Meal in 49 countries, including Indonesia, since last May. The meal consists of a drink, fries and Chicken Nuggets with Cajun flavor and sweet chili sauces.

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https://go.kompas.com/read/2021/06/10/063503474/indonesian-mcdonalds-outlets-sanctioned-after-runaway-demand-for-bts-meals?page=all#page2