engineers, workers, sailors, and bankers.

“Everyone will have a smart-phone, imagine that means 200 million smartphones. Everyone will be connected to the network that will be very good in the whole country,” Jokowi said.Therefore, President Jokowi asserted, now is the best time to invest in Indonesia. Be recognized by President Jokowi, there are much work remains to be done by Indone-sia, such as the issue

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After leading the bilateral talks, which ended with a joint press statement by the Prime Minister (PM) of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, President Jokowi dialogue with about 350 CEOs of leading companies in Singapore on Indone-sia-Singapore Business Dialogue, which was held at the Shangri La Hotel, Singapore , Tuesday (28/7).

On that occasion, Jokowi convey the steps has been done by his administration.

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"We are investing in education, we invest in health care, and we are building the infrastructure," he explained.

Jokowi explained, since Decem-ber last year, the government has distributed 21.4 million Indonesia Smart Card (KIP) and 86.4 million Indonesia Healthy Card (KIS).

In terms of infrastructure, Indonesia has conducted large-scale development in the port of Kuala Tanjung, North Sumatra, which is combined with an integrated industrial zone.

In addition, the government is also building another port in Makassar, expanding the capac-ity of Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, and in September will be built

President of Malawi Peter Mutharika, Chilean President Michelle Bachelet Jeria, and the Director General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, has initiated the establishment of the Commis-sion on Financing of Global Education Opportunities. The Commission was unveiled at the recent Oslo Summit on Educa-tion for Development, Tuesday (7/7).

As co-conveners, the our heads of state and government representing four continents called on the UN Special Envoy for Global Education, former British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, to take the lead and establish this commission.

This commission, which has received the full support of UN Secretary General, Ban Ki Moon, would be composed of eight to ten leading figures in finance, economics and educa-tion.

The Indonesian President, on becoming co-convenor, represented the Asian continent because he was seen as having a strong commitment to advanc-ing the education sector in Indonesia. As co-convenor, Indonesia would be the engine

resident Joko Widodo, together with the Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg, the P

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the port in Sorong, West Papua.On the issue of electricity, the President Jokowi conveys that the Indonesian government has built a power plant in Central Java and Batam.

“Billion dollars power plant project in Batang (Central Java) is designed to be the largest power plant in Southeast Asia,” said Jokowi.

According to the President, he has delivered his economic policy that government cannot delay anymore to make funda-mental changes in the economy. President claimed to get a lot of appreciation for the economic policy, although in the early stages there will be a feel ‘offended’ by the change.

President Jokowi believe, with the obligation of formal educa-tion for 12 years, three years more than today, in the future there will be many nurses,

of business rules should be simplified.

However, Jokowi asserted that the government would continue to fight against corruption and continue the bureaucracy reform. As an entrepreneur, President Jokowi acknowledge there are risks in doing business. But he cautioned, should not for that reason we’re late to invest.

“Again, do not wait until it’s all done,” said President Jokowi acclaimed Singapore entrepre-neurs who fulfill the meeting room.

On that occasion, President Jokowi was accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Sofyan Djalil, Minister of Foreign Affairs Retno LP Marsudi, Cabinet Secretary Andi Widjajanto, Chief of Staff of the President Luhut B. Pandjaitan, and Minis-ter of Trade Rahmat Gobel.

of promoting public awareness of the importance of raising funds for education.

Indonesia would also share experiences in its implementa-tion of the 12-year compulsory education program, including its funding aspect, which had always been a priority for the Government of Indonesia.

The election of Indonesia as a co-convener was also a form of recognition by the international community of the role of Indonesia as a big country that had a lot to contribute to the political, economic, social, education and cultural affairs at regional and international levels.

The Commission on Financing of Global Education Opportuni-ties would encourage and increase investments in the global education sector, which has been deemed to be under-funded.

The Commission would identify the challenges of funding in the education sector, draw up a roadmap to increase investments in the global education sector and provide policy recommen-dations to stakeholders in the field of world education.

According to the plan, the first meeting of the Commission would be held on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in

September 2015. The final report and recommendations of the commission would be submitted in mid-2016.

The Oslo Summit on Education for Development in Oslo, which was opened by the Prime Minis-ter of Norway, Erna Solberg together with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, was intended to rally support for joint efforts to promote educa-tion in countries affected by conflict, crisis and poverty.

More than 58 million children are out of school and are becom-ing the generation that is not able to enjoy education. There-fore it is necessary to ensure education for all by securing increased funding for education.

During the summit, for the first time heads of state and govern-ment, ministers, leaders of a number of UN organizations and representatives of civil society, international organizations and the private sector came together to make joint efforts to promote global education.

It is estimated that approximate-ly 400 principal actors attended the Oslo Summit on Education for Development. The Minister of Education and the Ambassa-dor to Norway represented Indonesia in that conference.

Minister of Industry : The concept of "One City One Factory" In line with the

National Industrial Development ConceptMinister of Industry Saleh Husin said the concept of "One City One Factory" that was initiated by the Chairman of PT Jababeka Tbk, SD Darmono, in line with the program of the Ministry of Industry to encourage the growth of new industrial zones, especially outside Java.

"The conception offered by Mr. SD Darmono of "One City One Factory" is more accurately translated as "One Town One Industrial Zone" in fact very much in tune and in line with the conception of development of national industry," said Saleh Husin during the opening of Sharing Session One City One Factory, at President Lounge Menara Batavia, Jakarta, Monday (13/7).

According to Saleh, advance-ment of the industrial sector must be supported by the provision of industrial locations equipped with a variety of industries supporting infrastruc-ture facilities, so as to make the industry competitive. To that end, the provision of industrial zones to be one of the priorities in the national industrial development program forward.

The role of the industrial area to the development of the national industrial sector is very strategic and significant. Industrial area accounts for about 40% of the total value of non-oil exports and attract investment of around 60% of the total investment and the industrial sector, while providing a very substantial

contribution to state revenue in the form of various taxes.

"The existence of an industrial area, both small scale and large scale at the middle of the community, will be a pillar for economic growth in public, especially for people who live in the industrial area," said SD Darmono.

PT Jababeka Tbk will expand the development of new industrial areas, especially outside Java. This plan aims to assist the government in economic equality, creating new job opportunities, and is expect-ed to lessen the social problems

that continue to increase, especially in Greater Jakarta.

"This is in line with the new vision of Jababeka, which creates a self-sustainable cities throughout Indonesia for a better life," he added.

In line with the vision of the Jababeka, this year the Ministry of Industry has encouraged the construction of seven new industrial region in eastern Indonesia, ranging from Bitung, North Sulawesi, to the Bintuni Bay, West Papua.

"Plan for the construction of seven new region was accompa-

nied by the construction of 11 medium and small industries," said Darmono.

Of the seven new regional and 11 small and medium industries, Jababeka estimates that 600,000 jobs will open with an estimated investment of Rp 155 trillion. On the other hand, Darmono expect the government and the business can continue to build synergy and collaboration in order to accelerate the presence of a new industrial area. He said the government should be able to ensure and facilitate the anchor industry to start its business in the region.

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ASEAN ECONOMIC COMMUNITY:

ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) is to be established by 2015. Supported by the following four pillars: • Single market and Production base• Competitive Economic Region • Equitable Economic Development• Integration into the Global Economy

The five core elements within the first pillar (single market and production base) are: 1. Free flow of goods 2. Free flow of Services 3.

Free flow of Investment 4. Freer flow of Capital 5. Free flow of skilled labor.

AEC’s goal is to transform and upgrade the 10 South East Asia’s economies. To bring greater welfare to the people. To that end much has been achieved by the individual countries. It is realized, however, that much has still to be carried out by the member countries. Particu-larly by Indonesia in such areas as Production Base and Competitive Strength.

ASEAN IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY

Population: The ASEAN-10 have a combined population of 625 million people. ASEAN-10 takes third place in the world after China and India. Middle income class: ASEAN has the third largest middle class in the global economy: China 800 million -- India 210 million – South East Asia (ASEAN) 190 million – USA 180 million – France, German, UK 150 million.

(Source: Nielson estimates)Growth rates: ASEAN is rated among the small group of countries with high growth. ASEAN’s growth in 2013 is among the two highest: China with 7.7% and ASEAN with a growth rate of 5.1%. Year 2015 is a crucial year for ASEAN on account of the critical global financial situation. Total GDP: Slowly but steadily ASEAN-10 has within 2 to 3 decades managed to become a

regional grouping with a sizeable aggregate economic size.Position in the Global Econom: It should be noted that with its high and steady growth ASEAN has become the 5th largest economy in the global economy. After the European Union, USA, China and Japan. Larger than many other developed countries.

INVESTMENTSince the year 2000 the trend of ASEAN FDI (foreign direct investment) shows its high upward trend. It was US$ 21, 809 million in 2000 and reached the total of US$ 122,377 billion in 2013. During 2013 Singapore was by far the largest receiver, followed by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.EU is showing its continued high performance as a source country for ASEAN followed by Japan. It must be known, however, that presently ASEAN has become the 3rd largest provider; higher than China and the USA.

TRADE IN SERVICES In addition to trade in goods ASEAN trade in services is beginning to grow and is showing its upward trend. Trade in services include among others the following sectors: transport – travel – tourism -- construction – insurance – financial services – telecommunications etc.With the growth of ASEAN’s overall economy there is the need to expand ASEAN’s trade in services.

TOURISMThe most popular countries in total and intra-ASEAN visitor arrivals are: Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore. (Indonesia is still on the low side)

TRADE PERFORMANCE; Trade is a key sector in the ASEAN econo-mies. Since 2003 total ASEAN trade in goods show the increasing trend. From US$ 825 billion in 2003 to the total trade of US$2,512 billion in 2013. ASEAN trade with China, Japan and South Korea contrib-utes more than 50% to ASEAN’s total trade.

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"Manpower cooperation Indone-sia and Thailand are exploring includes industrial relations, manpower supervision, training and migrant workers placement management covering training and best practice sharing," Indonesian minister of manpow-er Hanif Dhakiri said after meeting with his Thai counter-part Gen Surasak Karnjanara on Wednesday (29/7).

Hanif said the meeting also touched on cooperation issues in the maritime and marine sector, cooperation in the fishery product and especially in the protection of marine workers or boat crew members. As members and founders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), Indonesia and Thailand have been important partners and played active roles in various kinds of cooperation under the Asean framework.

"Indonesia and Thailand until

Australian Ambassador to Indonesia Paul Grigson met Vice President M. Jusuf Kalla on Wednesday (29/7) to discuss ways to improve the bilateral relations between the two countries.

Vice President Jusuf Kalla said that they had also discussed a plan to open a consulate general in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

"We discussed several issues related to future relations between Indonesia and Austra-lia, economic problems, a plan to establish a consulate general in Makassar, and his programs in Indonesia," Kalla revealed at his office.

In the past few months, ties between the two countries have been disturbed due several diplomatic issues and Grigsons presence at the vice presidents office was aimed at rebuilding these relations.

"Well, in the past six months, our relations have been strained. So we discussed ways to

The Iranian government has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Indonesia in the field of nuclear technology, following the UN Security Council Resolution on Irans nuclear program.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to share its experience in the field of advanced nuclear technology based on internation-al regulations," Iranian Ambas-sador to Indonesia Valiollah Mohammadi said.

Mohammadi met with Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Thurs-day (30/7). It was during this meeting that Kalla expressed his views on Iran's nuclear program.

"I listened to Vice President Kalla, who supports the agreement. He also hopes that the cooperation can serve to boost the bilateral relations between the two countries," the ambassador remarked.

Moreover, Deputy Head Secre-tariat of the Vice President for

The governments of Indonesia and Thailand are seeking increased cooperation in the field of manpower and hoped it could be put in a memorandum of understanding soon.

now have signed several memo-randums of understanding including in the fields of educa-tion, law, anti-corruption efforts and trade but no MOU has so far been signed in the field of manpower," Hanif said.

In view of that the two ministers agreed to seriously explore possible cooperation in the field to be put in a memorandum of understanding. "We also touched on cooperation issues in the maritime and marine sector, cooperation in fishery products and especially protection of marine workers or boat crew members," Hanif said.

He said Indonesia supported the continuation of cooperation between ASEAN members under the social-cultural pillar especially in the manpower sector to meet the ASEAN Community Post 2015. "We agreed to continue the awareness program and promotion of social

protection of workers and development of regional communication network to strengthen social protection, skills introduction and produc-tivity programs in the frame-work of improving the quality of manpower and facilitating workers with skills and employ-ment opportunities in the current economic globalization," minis-ter Hanif said.

Indonesia and Thailand agreed to keep supporting the imple-mentation of Asean Skills Competition (ASC) as a driver for Asean member countries to continue to improve the development of competency and skills of their young workers.

Closer cooperation among ASEAN member countries is needed because there are still only eight sectors that have been agreed upon for the ASEAN joint skills introduction program and Indonesia hopes that the

number could be increased, he said.

Cooperation is also needed to build regional consultation network on manpower supervi-sion, strengthen the capacity of employment market system, build communication in the framework of strengthening regional social dialog with regard to industrial relations especially regarding pay system, social security, working condi-tions and promoting decent work.

On migrant protection ASEAN is now planning to finalize the instrument for the protection of migrant workers. "Indonesia hopes the instrument could be implemented consistently by all ASEAN members to cover both documented and undocumented workers and eradicate human trafficking," minister Hanif said.

Gen Surasak Karnjanara

expressed support to closer cooperation between Indonesia and Thailand especially in the manpower field.

"Cooperation between the two countries is expected to give a positive impact on management of the manpower sector in the respective countries," he said.

Indonesias diplomatic relations with Thailand has developed since 1950 and the relations have continued to develop especially in the fields of trade, economy, investment and tourism and have been especial-ly strengthened by the establish-ment of Joint Commission in 1992.

Indonesia and Thailand have been involved in the Indone-sia-Malaysia-Thailand Growth Triangle regional cooperation and one of the working groups discussing human resource development.

improve them in the second semester," Kalla remarked.

Relations between Indonesia and Australia were tense following the execution of Australian drug convicts Andre Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, as well as Australias act of bribing crew members of a boat carrying asylum seekers to the country.

However, Spokesman for the Foreign Affairs Ministry Arrmanatha Nasir had observed

earlier that the relations between the governments of the two countries had yet to reach a critical level.

The two governments still communicate well, he added.

"I did not see clear changes in communication channels because it continues to be carried out at technical, directo-rial and ministerial levels, as well as at the level of director generals," he affirmed.

Policy Support on the Govern-ment Dewi Fortuna Anwar stated that the Vice President had expressed his appreciation of the deal agreed upon by the United Nations Security Council on Iran's nuclear program.

Kalla believes that the sanctions on Iran can be ended so its government can cooperate with other countries.

"The Vice President is very pleased because the sanctions on Iran can be resolved," Anwar affirmed.

An Iranian delegation will visit Indonesia to discuss the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

As reported by Reuters, Iran and six leading world powers signed a comprehensive plan to end international sanctions against Iran in exchange for putting restrictions on its controversial nuclear program.

The deal signed in Vienna on

Tuesday is meant to break a 12-year standoff over Irans nuclear activities, which some nations claimed involved military research.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action acknowledges Iran's right for peaceful nuclear development on par with any other signatory to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

The agreement provides for a joint commission to be established to monitor the imple-mentation of the action plan and handle dispute situations.

In addition, the International Atomic Energy Agency is tasked with verifying voluntary nuclear-related measures taken by Iran.

Iran and the six nations, China, France, Germany, Russia, the UK and the US, are to hold ministerial-level meetings at least once every two years to monitor the progress.

Governments around the world should increase taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products to save lives and gener-ate funds for stronger health services, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday (7/7).

In a report entitled "The Global Tobacco Epidemic 2015", the United Nations health agency said that too few governments make full use of tobacco taxes to dissuade people from smoking or help them to cut down and quit. It recommends that at least 75 percent of the price of a pack of cigarettes should be tax. The WHO calculates that one person

dies from tobacco-related disease every six seconds or so, equivalent to about 6 million people a year. The number is forecast to rise to more than 8 million people a year by 2030 unless strong measures are taken to control the what it calls a "tobacco epidemic".

There are a billion smokers worldwide, but many countries have extremely low tobacco tax rates and some have no special tobacco taxes at all, the WHO said. "Raising taxes on tobacco products is one of the most effective and cost-effective ways to reduce consumption of products that kill, while also

generating substantial revenue," WHO Director-General Marga-ret Chan said in the Reuters report.She urged all governments to look at the evidence and adopt one of the best win-win policy options available for health. Tobacco is one of the four main risk factors behind non-commu-nicable diseases -- mostly cancers, cardiovascular and lung diseases and diabetes. In 2012 these diseases killed 16 million people under the age of 70, with more than 80 percent of those deaths in poor or middle-income countries. Douglas Bettcher, a WHO expert on the prevention of

non-communicable diseases, said that higher tobacco taxes have been proven to reduce consumption and help people to quit smoking.

"Evidence from countries such as China and France shows higher tobacco product prices linked to increased taxes lead to declines in smoking prevalence and tobacco-related harm," he said. Yet since 2008, when 22 countries had tobacco tax that accounted for more than 75 percent of the price of a packet of cigarettes, only 11 more countries have taken action to increase taxes to appropriate levels, the WHO said.

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aligned with the wishes of the people concerned, is almost

always imposed from outside”(David

Harland)

Globalization and the Challenges ofIndonesia’s Management of the Bureaucracy

quires an understanding aboutcountries’ needs for coordina-tion cooperation pattern amongstate bureaucratic institutions.On the other hand, this modelalso refers to the interaction pat-terns between the state actorsand non-state actors in provid-ing public policies and services.In this context, the term com-monly used to explain the inter-action pattern between state andnon-state actors is informal in-ternational administration andbureaucracy. This concept refersto administration and bureau-cracy regulations and manage-

al development matters profes-sionally will only open the doorto foreign intervention, either bycountries that have signed cer-tain accords and those that havenot. These are already reflectedin a wide range of developmentproblems, especially in the man-agement of the domestic naturalresources.

There are at least three crucialpoints related to the actors in-volved in our bureaucracy man-agement. First of all, the countryactors are the most importantactors in the administration andbureaucracy management. Sec-

By Anak Agung Banyu Perwita

ondly, the specific inter-govern-mental actors such as the WorldBank, IMF and others. Third-ly, multinational actors such asmultinational companies. Basedon the explanations above, thereare at least two consequencesthat we need to know and un-derstand about international ad-ministration development.

First of all, pragmatism, thenecessity to understand what in-ternational administration andbureaucracy is in order to under-stand the “relational state mod-el”. On one hand, this model re-

ment which make both domesticand international accords be-come more flexible, not too bind-ing with regards to many of thestate’s non-political issues.

At this point, the demand forfull competence on internationaladministration and bureaucracyin this globalization era becomeshigher because it will affect theeffectiveness level that can beapplied in various local, nationaland global issues. The adminis-tration competence is also relat-ed with the quality of good pub-lic governance which carries 8(eight) characteristics, name-ly: participatory, consensus, ac-countability, transparancy, re-sponsiveness, effectiveness andefficiency, equitability and com-pliance with the law.

Secondly, the lack of or ab-sence of competence in bureau-cracy will only lead to three typesof malgovernance, namely badgovernance, weak governanceand underdeveloped global gov-ernance. The three malgover-nances which are marked byweak national leadership andlack of austerity will only re-sult in various multidimension-al problems in the local, nation-al and international level. That’sexactly what Indonesia is facingright now in its national develop-ment management.

The sentence aboveshows that thereare international(globalization) rolesin the public ad-

ministration management of acountry. International interven-tion, in this case internationaladministration, is often unpre-ventable in domestic lives. This isbecause a wide range of issues,processes and actors involved inthe administration/bureaucracyhave international dimensions.The question now is how a coun-try with its administration ca-pacity can maintain its integri-ty and sovereignty in managingits bureaucracy to achieve its na-tional development agenda.

Domestification and interna-tionalization process will playbigger roles in the government’smanagement in the era of glo-balization in which traditionalborders of a country will becomemore and more blurred. One ofthe impacts that we will encoun-ter from such a process is grow-ing demand for better trans-parency, accountability andprofessionalism in dealing withboth national and internationalissues. Our unwillingness andincapability in managing nation-

Regardless of whether or not we still have

plenty of oil and gas reserves, all agree

that Indonesia must carefully manage them

in order to improve the welfare of the

Indonesian people.

Our Oil and Gas ReservesResources Ministry or the Na-tional Energy Board. In one ofthe hearings between the HouseCommission VII and geologistsin 2011, geologists said that theytoo didn’t know how much oiland gas reserves Indonesia has.

The government, in this casethe Ministry of Energy and Min-eral Resources, should com-pile data and issue an officialinformation so that the publiccan understand the real condi-tion. The data should of coursebe based on international stan-dards so that the public can sup-port all policies that the govern-ment decides to take.

ment has not been able to pro-vide reliable data about the realoil and gas reserves in Indone-sia. For how long will they still beavailable and keep up with ourdaily production target? Can’tit be measured with a more re-liable data rather than with as-sumptions that only lead to wildopinions?

The government would actu-ally face a dilemma if it came outwith a reliable data. If the datashowed that there were only lit-tle left, it would automatical-ly create pessimism. Pessimismwould have implications on thegovernment’s policies especial-

By Siraj El Munir Bustami ly those related to cooperationcontracts with contractors. Butif the answers were that we stillhave plenty of reserves, it wouldautomatically create a sense ofoptimism and it will increase ourbargaining power.

However, regardless of wheth-er or not we still have plenty of oiland gas reserves, all agree thatIndonesia must carefully man-age them in order to improve thewelfare of the Indonesian peo-ple.

The government has still notuntil today issued data on Indo-nesia’s oil and gas reserves ei-ther by the Energy and Mineral

Former Energy andMineral Resourc-es Deputy MinisterProf. Rudi Rubiandi-ni made a startling

statement right after he was in-stalled as the head of the coun-try’s oil and gas regulator SK-KMigas on 15 January 2013.Rudi said that the oil productionin 2013 reaches the lowest lev-el. The country’s oil productiontarget continues to drop despitethe production target of 900,000barrels/day in the 2013 statebudget.

Prior to that, the late Prof. Wi-djajono Partowidagdo, whomRudi succeeded as the depu-ty minister following his suddendeath, said that our biggest mis-take was that we kept believingthat Indonesia has huge oil andgas reserves.

Such matter has been a sourceof debates for the governmentand groups in the public whoare critical because the govern-

The government has still not until today issued data on Indonesia’s oil and gas reserves either by the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry or the National Energy Board. In one of the hearings between the House Commission VII and geologists in 2011, geologists said that

they too didn’t know how much oil and gas reserves Indonesia has.

The lack of or absence of competence in bureaucracy will only lead to three types of malgovernance, namely bad governance, weak governance and underdeveloped global governance.

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Minister of Foreign Affairs, Retno L.P. Marsudi, along with the Minister of Education and Culture, Anies Baswedan, signed a joint regulation regard-ing Implementation of Indone-sian Overseas Education, at the Pancasila Mansion, the Foreign Ministry, Tuesday (14/7).

Anies Baswedan said the signing of this Joint Regulation is a milestone that could serve as a reference for the better manage-ment of Indonesian education abroad.

"This deal could brighten the future of hundreds of thousands of Indonesian children abroad," he added.

Education is part of the culture. Therefore, Indonesian schools abroad can be a vocal point, the mouthpiece of Indonesian culture abroad. Educational

population of Sidoarjo mud that was signed in Jakarta, on Friday (10/7), three Work Cabinet ministers, namely; Minister of Finance, Bambang Brojonegoro, Minister of Public Works and Housing, Basuki Hadimuljono, and Minister of Social Affairs, Khofifah Indar Prawansa visited the people affected by the mudflow at Sidoarjo Regency Hall, Tuesday (14/7) afternoon.

“The arrival of three ministers is a realization of Government commitment by the humanitari-an aid to help the citizens and ease the burden of the people affected by mudflow, in Sidoar-jo,” Minister of Public Works and Housing, Basuki Hadimul-jono said

With the presence of three Ministers in Sidoarjo could dispel doubts of citizens, and as human embodiment Govern-ment, to be present to assist people who have suffered for many years.

In an event attended by East Java Governor Soekarwo, Regent of Sidoarjo Saifullah, a member of House Commission V Nusyirwan, DPRD members Sidoarjo and hundreds of residents affected by the mud in

ollowing up on a letter of agreement of anticipation funds for the affected FThe Former Chairman of

Indonesia Renewable Energy Society (Masyarakat Energi Terbarukan Indonesia/METI) and current Indonesian Minister of Trade, Racmat Gobel, assert-ed that the government will focus on developing New and Renewable Energy (Energi Baru Terbarukan/EBT). The develop-ment of new and renewable energy is part of the plan to develop 35MW of electrical energy by 2019 in order to increase people’s welfare, maintain self-reliance, and maintain national economic growth.

This assertion was made by Rachmat Gobel during the handover of the position as Chairman of METI of the Period of 2015-2018 to Suryadharma in Jakarta on Monday (6/7). Rachmat Gobel led Meti as the Chairman for the 2012-2015 period.

This Minister of the Working Cabinet stated that the Joko Widodo Administration would focus on five sectors in the National Medium Term Devel-opment Plan (Rencana Pemban-gunan Jangka Menengah Nasional/RPJMN) to create self-reliance and people’s prosperity namely, agriculture, maritime affairs and fisheries, energy, industry, and tourism. In

services can be expanded, and not only formal education, but also informal.

"Not just children. Children are the future face of Indonesia," said Anies.

Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi confirmed that the importance of the signing of this Regulation is a reflection of the involvement of the state in ensuring education. The govern-ment will ensure that Indonesian children abroad get proper education.

Minister Retno shared a little experience while visiting the Community Learning Centre (CLC) in Malaysia some time ago.

"I am concerned. Many Indone-sian children abroad have not received proper education

facilities. At that moment I immediately contacted Mr. Anies," said Retno.

Retno also agreed that education abroad could be a medium to strengthen the culture of Indone-sia. To not let children who are abroad lose their sense of culture and nationality as Indonesian children.

Currently, the management and implementation of Indonesian education abroad is regulated by the Joint Foreign and Education Ministers Guidelines for the Implementation of Indonesian Overseas Schools. This joint decision was signed on January 22, 1981, more than 30 years ago.

According to the Head of the Foreign Ministry’s Center for Education and Training , Soehardjono Sastromihardjo,

"Some of the challenges and obstacles in the field often arise due to the outdated rules within the Joint Decision."

The signing of this Regulation is a shared commitment between the of Foreign Affairs and Education Ministries to be able to further strengthen coordina-tion and cooperation in the protection of the noble mission of education for all Indonesian citizens who are abroad, as mandated by the 1945 Constitu-tion.

Hopefully, the signing of this Regulation will improve the quality of Indonesian schools abroad, including the apprecia-tion and development of teacher competence, as well as the provision and maintenance of infrastructure.

the affected area map, Minister of Finance Bambang Brodjone-goro submist the agreement to the Chairman of the Executive Agency Mud Disaster Sidoarjo (BPLS) Sunarso.

Letters of agreement between the Government of the Republic Indonesia and PT Lapindo Brantas Inc and Minarak Lapin-do Jaya was signed by the Minister of Finance Bambang Brodjonegoro, President Direc-tor of Lapindo Brantas Inc Tro Setia Sutisna and President Director of PT Minarak Lapindo Jaya Andi Darussalam Tabusal-la.

According to Bambang, the anticipation funds in the agreement amounting to Rp 781,688,212,000, – conducted through DIPA Section 999.99, Working Unit of the Executive

Agency of Sidoarjo Mud Disas-ter.

“The funds sent to the accountbelonging to the community in Affected Area Map March 22, 2007, after a process of valida-tion of the data verification results of BPKP,” Bambang said.Similarly, the loan repayment period not later than four years from the signing of this Agree-ment. The loan interest rate of 4.8 percent per year of the loan amount.

If the Lapindo Brantas Inc is unable to repay the loan, accord-ing to Minister of Finance, the assurance land and building assets that have been paid by Lapindo worthRp2,797,442,841,586, – switch-ing to and in the control of the Government entirely.

the energy sector, the develop-ment of new and renewable energy will be intensified.

“The president is committed to increasing the development of new and renewable energy, as an important part of achieving the 35 thousand MW electrical energy development and as an effort to reduce the use of fossil fuels down to 20%,” asserted Rachmat.

The government will refer to the national energy policy. Accord-ing to Presidential Regulation Number 5 Year 2006 on Nation-al Energy Policy, it is stated that

the national energy policy includes the establishment of an optimal (primary) energy mix by 2025, namely the role of respec-tive types of energy on national energy consumption.

The government will massively reduce the use of fossil fuels. The use of oil is projected to decrease down to 20%, while gas energy will be increased to 30%. The government will also optimize the use of coal energy up to more than 33%.

Meanwhile, new and renewable energy from biofuel will be increased to more than 5%;

geothermal energy to more than 5%; other new and renewable energy, particularly biomass, water, solar, and wind energy will be increased to more than 5%; while liquefied coal will be increased to more than 2%.

“Renewable energy must be fought for more seriously because sooner or later we are going to run out of fossil fuels. The development of this new energy will power industries and increase the competitiveness of domestic products in the global market,” he said.

Rachmat hopes that in the future, the implementation of renew-able energy can be even more productive, efficient, and inadvertently grow new eco-conscious entrepreneurs.

“The development of renewable energy would automatically have an impact on the increase of people’s welfare, support of regional development, and strengthening of national securi-ty,” explained Rachmat Gobel.

As an entrepreneurs at the time, Rachmat Gobel from Gobel Dharma Nusantara was chosen as the Chairman of Indonesia Renewable Energy Society for the period of 2012-2015 replac-ing Hilmi Panigoro (Medco).

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Agency (LPS) Heru Budiarjo assesses, the condition of the national banking currently in the good condition and able to contribute to the strength of the national economy.

"Our assessment of Indonesia's economic situation is very good so far," said Heru told reporters after meeting with President Jokowi, at the State Palace, Jakarta, together with other LPS commissioners and Acting Chief Executive of LPS Fauzi Icshan, and Ronald Waas as an Ex-Offi-cio member of Bank Indonesia, Thursday (23/7).

Heru said, the conclusion that the good condition of the nation-

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LPS Commissioner : National Economic Condition is Very Good

Mattel Indonesia together with Jababeka Build

Special School in BekasiBekasi District Government inaugurated Tumbuh Kembang Ceria Special School (SLB) as CSR assistance from PT Mattel Indonesia and PT Jababeka Tbk at Jalan Anggrek Kingdom, Perumahan Papan Mas Blok F 25/8, Setiamekar, South Tambun, Wednesday (29/7).

Attending the inauguration of the Special School President Director of PT Jababeka Infras-truktur Tjahjadi Rahardja, President Director of PT Mattel Indonesia Roy Tandean, SVP FFDC Mfg Mattel TH Soo, and the Head of Social Services Bekasi District Edi Rochyadi.

Tumbuh Kembang Ceria Special School is the 14th school built on the cooperation of PT Mattel Indonesia and PT Jababeka Tbk. This school will accommodate about 80 students with special needs in 4 classes.

President Director of PT Jababe-ka Infrastruktur, Tjahjadi Rahardja, revealed that the construction of this SLB is a testament to the commitment and concern of PT Jababeka and tenants who are in Jababeka Industrial Estate, especially PT Mattel Indonesia, towards the world of education.

"I feel happy and proud with the launch of this SLB, thank you for the contribution of PT Mattel Indonesia, hopefully in the future we can continue to collab-orate and cooperate with the

tenants in Jababeka Industrial Estate in CSR activities," he said.Meanwhile, President Director of PT Mattel Indonesia, Roy Tandean, committed and caring PT Mattel Indonesia in the world of education in Indonesia, proven since 2002 PT Mattel Indonesia has built schools in the enterprise and outside the enterprise.

"This SLB is the first Special School that we have built in cooperation with PT Jababeka Tbk, previously there were 14 schools that we built together. Hopefully with this new facility, learning process can be run better and be beneficial to the long-term education in Bekasi," he said.

Head of Social Affairs Bekasi District, Edi Rochyadi said that in Bekasi, there are four special schools, but a new one that is owned directly by the regency of Bekasi.

"Regarding the construction (of this SLB) is from PT Mattel Indonesia and PT Jababeka Tbk, but for the curriculum is from the department of education," he said.

Edi expect, parents who have children with special needs are not ashamed to enroll their children in formal schools. “Do not let them become a burden later on the state and society. They should be set up to be independent," he concluded.

al banking, one of which is based on the ratio of funds from the banking premiums collected over the last 10 years compared with customer funds that covered.

He said, if the LPS funds collect-ed from premiums accumulated in the last 10 years amounted to Rp 50 trillion, which is used to maintain stability, paying customer’s funds are closed. The total amount is only Rp 4.5 trillion. “So it means that the Indonesian economy is good, in the last 10 years the durability of the banking is also good,” Heru said.

The Chairman of Commission-ers Board of LPS also admitted, there is external pressure from Greece, China, and others.

Nevertheless, he said so far the impact is minimal and there has been no quite relevant impact. “We also see that the durability of banking and our economic fundamentals are relatively good. If banking CAR is still at the level of 20.5 percent that is very good. NPL (Non Perform-ing Loan) in the range of 2.45 percent. Net NPL is only 1.42 percent. Therefore, the reserve is also quite, it is also very good, “ said Heru as he mentioned, the banks that closed were small-scale banks so that do not have a significant impact.Regarding his presence at the Presidential Palace, Heru Budiarjo argued, for updates on the deposit insurance agency and to report on the developments that occurred and the challenges

that exist in the future. Heru explained, President Jokowi hoped that the Draft Law (Bill) on the Financial System Safety Net (JPSK), which the govern-ment is currently discussing with the Parliament could be completed before the end of this year. The Bill of JPSK, he added, would serve as an antidote to the economic crisis if hit Indonesia.

“So that things are indeed important, so that Indonesia is ready in crisis prevention,” he said.

Accompanying President Jokowi at the occasion Minister of Finance Bambang Brodjone-goro, Minister of State Secretary Pratikno, and Special Staff of President Teten Masduki.

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Executive Forum JababekaExecutive Forum Jababeka - Learn, Grow, Achieve, Transromis held at President Executive Club & Metro HotelJuly 7th, 2015.

Bekasi District Government inaugurated Tumbuh Kembang Ceria Special School (SLB) as CSR assistance from PT Mattel Indonesia and PT Jababeka Tbk at Jalan Anggrek Kingdom, Perumahan Papan Mas Blok F 25/8, Setiamekar, South TambunJuly 29th 2015.

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One City One Factory, a seminar about the conception of development of national industry, opened by Minister Saleh Husin at President Lounge Menara Batavia, Jakarta, July 13th, 2015.

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8Paradise On The West Coast

Tax realization of Banten province in Quarter II Reaches Rp 2.118 T

KIEC Immediately Build Tourism Area in Cilegon

Police Will Keep Security and Order at Attractions Place in Banten

Pandeglang Visitedby tourist around the regions

Department of Manpower Tangerang Regency Prepare 15 Thousand Jobs

(PAD) Banten reached Rp2.118 trillion. Of the revenue target set at Rp4.454 trillion or 47.56 percent of the targeted revenue amounted Rp4.454 trillion.

According to the PPID DPPKD Banten Awal Pasenggong, the amount of local tax revenue is obtained from 11 UPT and obtained from the motor vehicle tax (PKB), transfer duties motor vehicle (BBNKB), motor fuel tax (PBBKB) and surface water tax (PAP).

"When compared with the first quarter, tax revenue has increased quite good in some UPT, for the second quarter UPT Balaraja tax revenue reached Rp97.086 billion," Awal said, Monday (13/7).

ntil the end of the second quarter, the realization of revenue U

Department of Manpower and Transmigration (Disnakertrans) Tangerang Regency prepare about 15 thousand jobs in the job fair this year integrated. The job fair will be held at the E-Center Supermall Karawaci starting on 5 to 7 August.

"For a job fair or an integrated labor market this year there are about 15 thousand jobs we prepare for the public or job seekers. Its implementation in Supermall Karawaci still the same as in previous years, " said Head of Disnakertrans Tangerang Regency Syafrudin on Tuesday (28/7).

He continued, the job fair this year is different from previous years that the company did not include labor-intensive jobs, like a shoe factory. This is an effort to anticipate the coming of job seekers at the job fair.

I visited my father and his lovely wife Vicky about 15 years ago when he was teaching English in Medan, Sumatra. I was living in the Cayman islands, an isolated archipelago south of Cuba, at the time. The trip was long, tiring and somewhat expensive. I had not seen my Dad since I left my native homelandof Australia in 1992.

I wasn’t thrilled with Medan at all. Noisy, dusty and highly populated. I have never been happy in big cities in any country I have visited.

I really enjoyed travelling with

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PT Kawasan Industri Estate Cilegon (KIEC) in the near future will make a breakthrough for the development of tourism area in Cilegon. If during this time a subsidiary of Krakatau Steel Group is engaged in manufacturing, will now be expanded. In the near future KIEC will build a tourism area.

President Director of PT KIEC, Doni Sugihmukti revealed, the break-through to make Cilegon City as a new tourist magnet which is currently not managed optimally.

"In principle, the business is how to create a market, how to collect a lot of people. So that it is achieved there needs to be an attraction. I've prepared the program, so there is an attraction that can be sold, so many people will come here," said Doni, Monday (26/7).

He said, expansion and business development conducted in the business area of the industry remains ongoing. Only the support it needs to be accompanied by the development of the business sector, non-industrial region.

"For the business sector, the industrial area is definitely goes on, that we will raise this point in the non-business industrial area. I want to optimize existing facilities. If a lot of people come here, it means that there is a market and a unique program that we sell. In principle, we will create Cilegon that has a different appeal,” he said.

Although not explicitly disclose the program that being drafted, Doni believes that the development program could increase the financial revenues for KIEC. One of the programs will involve the various communities to revive tourism in the Steel City.

"We will cooperate with the community and they can make activities here," he said.

Chief of Krakatau Waterworld, Bachtiar Soleh confirmed the plans and programs. Currently, the program plans are being prepared and will soon be implemented, one of them by building a water wolrd.

"We will immediately implement the program," he concluded.

Tanjung Lesung, Anyer and Carita Beach Coast, Pandeglang, Banten, on H + 2 Eid already crowded with visitors from different regions to enjoy Eid in flagship attractions that are well known to those abroad.Field observation, Sunday (19/7) show at 16.00 pm, beach was already packed with tourists, and until 19:00 pm beach conditions are still full, even many new visitors arrive.

From the vehicle license plates, the visitors can be known, who come to the attraction from various regions, such as Bandung, Jakarta, Surabaya, Lampung, Sumedang, and North Sumatra. Some tourists when confirmed to take vacation in these places after celebrating Hari Raya in Pandeglang.

"I visit my grandmother in Karangtanjung District, Pandeglang, and take vacation in Carita Beach," said Indra, visitors from Sumedang, West Java. He expressed every Eid home to Pandeglang, and always visited tourist attraction in the area. "Last year I visited attraction Tanjung Lesung, and now to Carita beach," he said. Fadli Lubis, visitors from Medan, North Sumatra, also come to the attraction it with his parents who live in Pandeglang.

"My father work as civil workers in Pandeglang. If Lebaran, sometimes he work at the field, but sometimes, he visit to Pande-glang, like this year," he said. All were in Pandeglang, Fadli choose to take a vacation at Carita beach and Tanjung Lesung, because, the place have a white sand and natural scenery. "I've been three times to Carita beach and also visit Tanjung Lesung and Cikoromoy," he said.

Lebaran holidays, typically are used by many people for a vacation with family. Banten province usually be an alternative choice for people in Jakarta and surrounding areas, especially the residents of Banten itself to be a vacation destination. Moreover, Banten which has many tourist attractions, such as the famous coast of Tanjung Lesung, Sawarna, Anyer and Carita beach. Tourist attractions certain-ly be filled with domestic tourists.

Therefore, Banten Regional Police will deployed thousands of its members to keep track towards travel and tourism course at the site. "For security, we will deploy 2300 personnel across the region to tourist sites," said Banten Police Chief, Brigadier General Boy Rafly Amar, Saturday (18/7). Guard lines and attractions will be guarded by the police in order to avoid things that are never in want. He predicts, the attraction will experience congestion, given the routine activity of gathering on the first day of Eid has been completed.

"Pathways as to the place like in Anyer and Pandeglang region is expected to be packed with tourists," he explained.Former Head of Public Relations Police Headquarters have advised people who will travel to attractions to always put safety in driving, and always keep his family attraction. "During Ketupat Operation , 14 accidents happened to two-wheeled vehicles and cars. On average, the accident caused by negligence," he said.

Up to June 30, 2015, the overall realization of PKB reached Rp790.530 billion from the target of Rp1.517 trillion, BBNKB reached Rp886.206 billion from the target of Rp2.111 trillion, PAP reached

Rp14.915 billion from the target of Rp30 billion and PBBKB reached Rp403 billion from the target of Rp786.021 billion. Meanwhile, the Head of Banten

"At the request of Supermall Karawaci management, we did not include labor-intensive jobs company. This is to avoid too many job seekers," said the man who had served as head of the

BKP3M Tangerang Regency.According to him, based on data from Central Statistics Agency (BPS) that the number of unem-ployment in Tangerang Regency reached 152,235. He hopes the

DPPKD Wahyu Wardana hoped realization of vehicle tax in the third quarter can be as targeted.He explained that to achieve these targets, there are efforts and a number of programs created. Among other things, the provision of tax incentives, exploring the potential of existing taxes, and ease of service to the community.

To support the realization, besides providing eleven Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) SAMSAT, DPPKD also opened 23 outlets scattered in Banten Province.

"Efforts to improve tax realiza-tion of the magnitude of the target to be increased from the human resources and services. The possibility of increased tax realization will occur in the third quarter , "he hoped.

‘’The realization of tax revenue in fines also increased from the first quarter, the

realization of the second quarter

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number of vacancies available can reduce the unemployment rate. "May the unemployment rate and the number of job seekers can be facilitated or reduced," said Syafrudin.

Employment Section Head of Disnakertrans, Ahmad Hidayat added, the type of job that makes job fair that is administrative, accounting, industrial engineer-ing, mechanical engineering industry, chemical engineering, and others.

"Especially for chemical engineering and machinery industries are sought after, because it is difficult to get applicants," he said.

In addition, related to the number of job seekers after the Eid, increased up to 200 percent. "In a day after Eid could reach 150 to 200 people. This increase was also post-graduation high school/vocational school gradu-ate with a total of about 10 thousand people. We expect 15 thousand vacancies from 35 companies can be absorbed," he concluded.

my Dad though .We saw Orang utans in the wild, explored volcanic lakes and island hopped. The most memorable aspect of my journey, apart from spending time with my father, was the wonderful people I met. I was amazed just how genuine and friendly they were. That was reason enough to return!

It took me years to return but I always knew I had to. Dad is still teaching eager young Indone-sians to speak English but in a different city, Cikarang, in Java. Cikarang is an industrial city full of factories and although interesting, not very scenic

except for a beautiful golf course. I wanted to escapecity life for a while and I found a place called Tanjung Lesung in the region of Banten, west Java. A surprisingly large develop-ment project, Tanjung Lesung boasts the charmof the local people.

Kind of like a “grown up” village. Boasting a luxurious upmarket hotel, Beach club with comfortable camping and water-sports, a sailing club with rustic lodgings and a bed and breakfast hotel they seem to have accom-modation needs well covered. The hotel is luxurious without

being impersonal and is in true Indonesian style. Friendly and genuine.

The Beach Club is my kind of place.The camping ground is very civilisedindeed with raised tents, mattresses and fans etc. Adventure awaits in the calm bay in front of the resort as well. Jet skiis, banana boat and glass bottom boat rides and some of the best snorkeling I have seen. I have travelled quite a lot and get in the water at every opportunity I can The easily accessible reef in front of the beach club is simply amazing! Not just the amoun tof healthy coral species

and fish life but what impresses me most is how little trash there is. The reef is immaculately clean. Well done Tanjung Lesung! Actually I have never seen such numbers of sea aneno-mes and clown fish in one area. Not even on the Great Barrier Reef. It looks like some kind of “Nemo” paradise!

For me, a very special memory-will always be looking down at the colourful tropical fish and raising my head above water to gaze in awe at the remnants of Krakatoa volcano on the horizon. Truly a unique experi-ence!

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Mayor of Palu City Urges For Peaceful Atmosphere

Online Driving License Launching and Break Fasting With Palu City Police Force

HDCI Visit and Promote Palu City

Bulog Rice Stocks AdequateFor Palu City People

Palu City Government Holds Preparatory Meeting of the 70thanniversary of Indonesia at Palu

Nosarara Community Health Center, Solutions To Bring Public Health Service

Palu City Residents who want to get services for a driver's license (SIM) will be much easier and flexible to have with Online Driving License Service System. Attending the launching Online Driving License Services in Palu City Police recently, Mayor of Palu, H Rusdy Mastura and a number of other key officials including the Palu City Police Chief, AKBP Basya.

On the occasion, Palu City

Police Chief, AKBP Basya say that the system is altered driver's license with the online system. This was done in line with the times in which the entire communication and information has been based on the technolo-gy.

"Based on the experience that the system should be changed, using information and commu-nications technology. Since 2014 until today will be based on

applicative program, driver's license online," he said.

According Basya, the online system is getting easier for people to get a driver's license, vehicle registration and BPKB by quickly and practically. "So people no longer complicated because tomorrow is already online." he said.

Meanwhile, the mayor of Palu, H Rusdy Mastura said that the

Harley Davidson Club Indonesia (HDCI) are expected take a participate in the promotion of Palu City with all its advantages. Besides touring around Indone-sia became a very precise moment, Palu City become one of the areas visited by the Harley Davidson Club Indonesia, whose members come from nearly all regions in Indonesia.

So that through this promotion, Palu city became one of the decent area for a good travel destination, investment and so on. This was conveyed by Municipal Palu City Govern-ment First Assistant, Arfan MSi Drs representing Palu City Mayor to receive HDCI group at the Mercure hotel on Tuesday night (28/7).

On the occasion, the assistant also handed souvenirs received directly by the HDCI Touring Group leader, Bambang Gondrong. After the exchanger of souvenirs, the event was followed with the take a photo together with all the HDCI members and participants.

Meanwhile, the head of the group HDCI, Bambang Gondrong say that Trans Sulawesi Touring is part of the touring activity around Indone-sia as well to surveys and promoting every advantage, travel and resource in every area, and Palu City became one of the areas that he will to participate and promote both the national and international scale.

Preperation towards the imple-mentation of the 70th anniversa-ry of Indonesia Independence at Palu City were held on (17/8) has been prepared as possible.

By it every committee of a number of elements SKPD including military police and the stakeholders who participated in the preparation of the 70th Anniversary of Indonesia is expected to work with the best and full of a sense of responsi-

bility. This picture is delivered from of the Palu City Govern-ment Municipal Assistants, Drs Arfan MSi chairman of the committee for implementing the 70th anniversary of Indonesia Independence at Palu City, while he lead a meeting of a preparatory meeting 70th anniversary of Indonesia Independence in the third floor meeting room Palu mayor's office, Wednesday (29/7). Furthermore, he said, that the

Rice stocks held by Central Sulawesi Bulog, particularly in the warehouse Tondo, Palu, is still around 3,500 tonnes. It could be said rice stocks are still adequate for the needs of people in Palu City. "Most of the rice stocks were the result of local procurement, and the other is supplied from neighboring regions," said the head of Bulog Warehouse Saharuddin Tondo, in Palu, Thursday (07/02/2015). He said, in addition to having the stock in an amount is sufficient, every day there is also rice task force who check the results of direct purchase of Grain and Rice Milling Unit (UPGB) and partners who entered into the warehouse.

"Every day we receive rice procurement partners and also the result of a task force / UPGB Bulog," he explained. Tondo rice warehouse capacity reached 7,000 tons. Means that only half are filled. Tondo rice warehouse during this accommodate the procurement of a number of

areas such as Parigi Moutong, Donggala, Sigi and Palu valley. "The number of sacks of rice pelvic workers who work in the warehouse Tondo about 30 people," he explained. All workers who work in the warehouse is surrounding residents. Are among those who

The picture presented Palu Mayor Mastura H Rusdy when delivering speech in the halal bi halal at SMAN 2 Palu. Further-more, he said, that is expected to continue to be established bonds of brotherhood, unity and harmonious whole, within the frame of "nosarara nosabatutu" in the life of society, nation and state.

Efforts to always improve relations between fellow partners, actually means a very reasonable thing to do, because it is recognized that in every daily activity, communication and interaction is done, not uncommon mistakes and negligence, whether intentional or unintentional.

Which is when the mistakes are allowed to go on, do not imme-diately reconciled, it will poten-tially be able to provide distance and bulkhead in daily social interaction, which in turn can create an atmosphere which is less conducive to harmonious relationships, whereas those conditions become ideal places for the blossoming of social

problems that can be air-escala-tion into a conflict more complex. Especially with the current conditions of our region, which some time ago, often plagued with an atmosphere of tension and conflict between the citizens, then it seems to me, the forum including halal bi halal like this, it's important to be maintained and carried out continuously.

The mayor even said that religion also teaches us, to always build unity and improve relations, with the promise of extended lifespan and facilitated sustenance. "The atmosphere halal bi halal, such as this, we should be able to continue to maintain intimacy and warmth, especially in a sincere interac-tion and mutual trust, because this condition is the basis for creating a peaceful atmosphere life and essential," he said.

Especially when the mayor explained, we will enter our atmosphere areas democratic party, election of leaders area, so I was expecting, so we are not easily provoked by issues that

With the launch of Community Health Center (Puskesmas) in the Village Nosarara Pengawu, District Tatanga, by the Mayor of Palu H Rusdy Mastura represented by Secretary (City Secretary) Palu Drs H Aminud-din Atjo MSi, is expected to be a solution for health services in the region.

Palu City Secretary in his speech recently said that the concept of health center services is the regional concept, so the conse-quences in case of health problems is in a region. "So, should soon be able to know and to intervene as early as possible according to needs and its control," he explained.

Therefore, on behalf of Palu City Government, City Secretary welcomed the operation of the health center building in Nosar-ara. While hoping, the existence of this health center health services closer to the people and the pride of Pengawu Village community. "We hoped that the health center can be closer to the community and health services could be the pride of local people, especially the District Tatangan Pengawu village," he said.

On that occasion, the City Secre-tary also said that the presence of this health center, a real form

of government to improve the health of its citizens through the provision of support facilities such as health center building Nosarara. "Building health center inaugurated today will we use, may be used as a frontline health service to the people in the village Pengawu and surrounding area," he said.

With the operation of the Pengawu Nosarara health center, it can help realize Palu City Government's commitment to provide better health services and quality to the public. "Hope-fully, this health center can help realize Palu City Government's commitment to provide better health services and quality to the community," he said.

mislead and discredit each other between one and the other, which in turn would also damage and harm the relation-ship of familiarity between all of us. "I urge always let us keep and maintain a safe and peaceful atmosphere, and are always working to improve tolerance

and religious harmony and social life in the city a hammer," he said. As the mayor expects local leaders, so that the message of this kind, can be started and continued education of entities that school, because the voters we postscript is the students significant minority of around

23 percent of the total number of voters. Therefore, the mayor said adding invite, let us keep conduciveness circumstances existing at this time to continue to nurture and develop it, so that the city government's long-term vision of the hammer is a city for all.

Eid Mubarak 1436 H gathering held on Thursday (30/7) is expected to make us capable of forgiveness for all the mistakes and oversight that have occurred by way of apology forgive each other. As well as this momentum wherever possible made the event meet between hearts, in order, builds intimacy, kinship and togetherness in a large family of SMAN 2 Palu.

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various efforts made by the police to facilitate people's access to driver's license online, Palu City Government will very supportive especially with the provision of maintenance services at the Palu City Mayor’s Office.

It aims to further facilitate access for the general public as well as employees of the munici-pal government environment Palu City.

preparation is carried out not solely be the responsibility of a single party, but the involvement and seriousness hard work wholeheartedly is expected.

Because it is not just a part of the committee's 70th anniversary of Indonesia Independence events only but to contribute and fruit of thought is highly expected. So that the successful implementa-tion of this Independence Day is our common success.

have endured long enough laborers. While Sub-Depart-ment, one of the workers said it was about 30 years as a laborer in the rice sacks bear Bulog warehouses. "I could support a family of income as a laborer bear in Bulog warehouses," he concluded.

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Ahok : Jakarta Needs More Railway Networks

Design of Lambo Reservoir East Nusa Tenggara Completed

Government Focuses on Papua Land Infrastructure

Jakarta needs several more railway networks to overcome its traffic congestion problems, Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purna-ma (Ahok) said on Tuesday (7/7).

"Jakarta does not only need numerous networks of roads but a lot of railway networks, as well, so that traffic congestion can be reduced significantly," he stated at Jakarta City Hall.

Ahok added that the develop-ment of railway networks in large numbers is needed due to the consistent increase in the

number of private cars.

"If we only develop more roads, they will not be able to accom-modate the growing number of cars. This is why we need to provide people with an alterna-tive in the form of railway services," he explained.

For this purpose, the governor affirmed that he fully supported the development of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) System and Light Rapid Transit (LRT) System.

"With the MRT and LRT

systems, people will have more options for transportation. They may choose to leave their cars at home and opt for the mass transportation services," he remarked.

Ahok also expressed hope the development of railway transport systems will reduce traffic congestion across the city.

"We plan to develop elevated railway lines. So both elevated roads and railway tracks will be built," he noted.

The government is focusing on the construction of the Trans Papua highway project as part of their efforts to improve the province's infrastructure.

According to Hediyanto W. Husaini, director general of highways at the Public Works and Housing Ministry, the fund that must be disbursed this year reaches Rp5 trillion.

Out of Trans Papua Highway's 4,325 kilometers road, 900 kilometers have not been

completed. Hedi is targeting to build 300 kilometers of roads each year, so that the great project will be completed by 2018.

Unfortunately, the project is hampered by a lack of funds. It costs Rp12.5 trillion to build the remaining 900-kilometer road.

This year, the Ministry of Public Works has allocated Rp9.5 trillion for Papua and West Papua. The money is budgeted for roads and bridges construc-tion, irrigation, sanitation, housing and drinking water, as well as the construction of special housing for military personnel and police officers.

Next year, the Ministry will allocate Rp6 trillion for Papua and Rp4 trillion for West Papua.

The Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing has completed the design of Lambo reservoir in the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara, an official stated.

"The construction of Lambo reservoir is part of the plan to build seven reservoirs in several areas of East Nusa Tenggara," local public works department spokesman Andre Koreh remarked on Thursday (23/7).

He noted that the seven reservoirs to be built in East Nusa Tenggara province are part of the agenda of the Public Works and Public Housing Ministry.

The seven reservoirs are Lambo reservoir in Nagekeo district, Kolhua in Kupang city, Rakna-mo and Manikin in Kupang

district, Rotiklot in Belu district, Temef in Timor Tengah Selatan (TTS) district, and Napunggete in Sikka district.

"The construction of the seven reservoirs are already included in the Ministry of Public Works plan, as East Nusa Tenggara is in dire need of reservoirs to cope with the water shortage faced by humans, animals, and plants," Andre remarked.

According to Andre, the provin-cial government has planned the construction of Rotiklot reservoir this year and will then be followed up with the construction of Lambo, and Temef reservoirs in 2017.

"In 2019, the construction of Napunggete and Manikin reservoirs will follow," he affirmed.

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Regional Development of LNG Infrastructure

Dedication of KamojangGeothermal Power Plant, West Java

State-owned oil and gas giant Pertamina plans to work on several infrastructure develop-ment projects to tap the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market in the near future amid current demand uncertainty.

Among planned projects is a floating storage and regasifica-tion unit (FSRU) in Cilacap, Central Java, four land-based LNG terminals - in Bojanegara (West Java), Benoa (Bali), Porong (East Java) and Makas-sar (South Sulawesi)-, and three mini LNG plants each in

Simenggaris and Nunukan, North Kalimantan and in Salawati in West Papua.

“All are in Pertamina’s pipeline of development and we are focusing on the mini LNG development,” Pertamina vice president for corporate commu-nications Wianda Pusponegoro said on Thursday (7/30).

However, the development closest to being realized is the FSRU in Cilacap. It is currently in the final investment decision stage, according to Wianda. The

facility, which will have 200 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd) in capacity, is expected to be completed by 2017.

“We are looking at the growth estimate for gas demand in the country,” she said, referring to factors driving the company to be aggressive in LNG facility development.

The country is estimated to have significant gas resources, partic-ularly in the deepwater fields in the frontier areas.

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo on Sunday (5/7) instructed his economic ministers to prioritize the development of environmen-tally friendly power generation. The President had pointed to Indonesia’s 28,000-MW geothermal-based power poten-tials, which according to reports, may account for 40 percent of the world’s potential geothermal resources.

The ministers involved include Coordinating Marine Affairs Minister Indroyono Soesilo, State Enterprises Minister Rini Soemarno as well as Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Sudirman Said.

The president’s instruction was shared during a speech to mark the dedication of the fifth unit of a geothermal power plant (PLTP) in Kamojang, West Java, on Sunday (5 Jul 2015). The new unit at Kamojang geothermal plant will provide 35 MW power capacity, adding to the existing combined capacity of 260 MW that is produced by the plant’s four other units. The four units are already in opera-tion. Two state-owned power firms namely PT PLN and PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy operate the power plants.

“On this particular day, today, I instruct the Menko (Coordinat-

ing Minister), the BUMN (State Enterprises) minister and the ESDM (Energy and Mineral Resources) minister to ensure that in the future, environmen-tally friendly power plants will be given higher priority. This is because we have potentials,” Jokowi said in his speech.

Furthermore in Kamojang, Jokowi had admitted that the government’s is prioritizing coal-based power plants in achieving the ambitious target of generating 35,000 MW of electricity in the next five years. So far, Indonesia had never focused on geothermal power generation, Jokowi noted.

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President Director of Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX or BEI) Tito Sulistio has expressed concern over the negative psychological impact of the Greek crisis on investors.

"The current condition in the capital market, which tends to be uncertain, is believed to be caused by Greece. The Chinese stock market has dropped around 30 percent. To me, this is what we fear," he stated on Tuesday (7/7).

He believes that the Greek crisis will only have a short-term impact on the investors at home, as the performance of listed companies is still relatively positive despite an economic

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RNI to Increase Sugarcane Harvest Target

PT Angkasa Pura II Secures a Loan of Rp400 Billion from IFF

decline."Companies in Indonesia are still developing well. Many of them could still meet their targets. I believe that as long as their fundamentals remain strong, the impact of the Greek crisis would be short term," he emphasized.

To maintain strong fundamen-tals, Tito hoped that the govern-ment would continue to increase spending on infrastructure development and on maintaining banking credits, so that econom-ic activities would continue unhindered.

"Infrastructure development at home will have a positive psychological impact on

investors to continue to invest in Indonesia despite the Greek crisis and the Feds plan to increase its rate," he remarked.

Tito was also optimistic that the government would help maintain the capital market industry by encouraging state-owned companies to release some of their shares to the public through an initial public offering, among others.

"This will make the capital market stronger, so that investors are attracted to invest in the market. The situation will certainly help to increase the demand for the rupiah," he noted.

PT Rajawali Nusantara Indone-sia (RNI) has raised its target for sugarcane harvest to 100 tons per hectare in 2016-2017 from this years target of 72 tons.

"Last year harvest totaled 60 tons per hectare on the average and this year, the production target is set at 72 million tons and it has to be higher again next year," President Director of the state owned agriculture, pharma-ceutical, distribution and trading company Didik Prasetyo said on Saturday (11/7).

Didik said he is optimistic the target could be reached with the

availability of high yield seed variety.

Earlier, synergy between state companies PT Rajawali Nusan-tara Indonesia (RNI) and PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) succeeded in producing high yield seed variety for sugarcane farmers in Cirebon, West Java.

"The synergy was made to help 278 farmers organized by RNIs sugar factory PT PG Rajawali II, to prepare sugarcane for milling in 2015-2016," Didik said.

Apart from providing working capital RNI also provide

in-house training for 110 farmers , he said.

RNI also conducts integrated research on sugarcane cultiva-tion which is expected to help farmer increase their produc-tivity.

Meanwhile I Made Surata, the general director of Aneka Tambang, a state-owned mining company, assistance in working capital totaling Rp24.6 billion had been set aside."The working capital would be disbursed by phases to produce good quality seeds," I Made Surata said.

State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II has secured a loan commitment of Rp400 billion from PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (IIF) to finance expansion of a number of its airports including Jakarta's

Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. With the loan from IIF there is guarantee in fund for the expansion of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and other airports," President Director of PT Angkasa Pura II Budi Karya

Sumadi said in a news releases on Wednesday (15/7).Budi said the fund would be used for the expansion of Termi-nal 3's Ultimate of the Soekar-no-Hatta International Airport to be completed in 2016.

The fund would also be used for other priority projects in the country's largest airport includ-ing railway station for the airport railway for the procurement of automated people mover system (APMS), he said.

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Biznet Increases Bandwidth Capacity for Business and Home Segments

ISDN to Build Mini-HydropowerPlant in South Sulawesi

Biznet officially increased its bandwidth capacity for Biznet Metronet and Biznet Home services, effective 1 August 2015. The increasing number of total Internet users in Indonesia encouraged Biznet, as one of the leading Internet Service Provid-ers in Indonesia, to continue improving its service quality, including by increasing the bandwidth capacity to provide better Internet experience for customers, both business and consumer segments.

“Having a reliable Internet connection is highly crucial for business to grow and expand, and to make sure all business

processes are running smoothly. The demand for high-speed Internet from business segment is rising and we decided to increase our bandwidth capacity, not only for business segment, but also for consumer segment through our Biznet Home service.

The newly increased bandwidth capacity for Biznet Metronet and Biznet Home service will give a whole new Internet experience to make sure business is on track to reach company goals and also to support all family members at home in doing their online activities,” said Adi Kusma, President Director of Biznet

Networks.

The increasing bandwidth capacity is also supported by Biznet coverage expansion, since Biznet has recently announced its massive expan-sion and now Biznet network’s coverage is available in more than 70 cities throughout Java, Bali and Sumatera Islands.

With a reliable technology and supported by strong backbone with Fiber Optic network, Biznet believes that the compa-ny will be able to give the best and improved service quality for business and consumer segments.

Mainboard-listed ISDN Holdings on Friday said it is on track to developing the 9.7 megawatt (MW) Datara mini-hydropower plant in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Its recent ground-breaking ceremony was attended by officials from the local Gowa district government - the project's joint venture (JV) partner. The district govern-ment, through its holding company, Gowa Perusda, owns

20 per cent of the JV entity while ISDN through its Indonesian unit, PT SDM, owns 49 per cent and a local business partner PT Bukit Lau owns the remaining 31 per cent.

PT SDM will offer support in financing and building the infrastructure, while the Gowa government will help in the necessary land acquisition as well as the obtainment of the relevant permits and approvals, such as the in-principle approval

and location and environmental clearance permits.

The Gowa government also had to garner acceptances from the larger Gowa community - partic-ularly the villagers whose land was affected as a result of the developmental work - and ensure that they were duly compensated, either monetarily or with land or paddy field substitution.

The mini-hydropower plant is

expected to take 18 to 24 months to complete and is estimated to cost US$20 million to build. It will be funded by debt and equity financing.

Based on the new upwardly revised tariff rate of 1,290 rupiah or 9.7 US cents, it is expected to generate annual revenue of US$5.3 million. The running costs are expected to hover around 0.5-0.7 US cents per KWh.

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A tourism practitioner of Bandung is conserving the three cultural villages of Dago Pojok, Batulonceng and Jelekong that have tourism potential.

"The preservation of Dago Pojok tourism village is an effort to develop a region rich in arts and local culture amid the incessant influx of foreign culture," a tourism practitioner of Dago Pojok village, Rahmat Jabaril.

People in this village preserve traditional forms of arts and culture such as calung and bamboo music, dances, paintings and games. They also hold workshops to attract foreign tourists from the Nether-lands, China, South Korea, and

The Bodur Beach Tanjung Lesung, Pandeglang, Banten. The Bodur Beach is located in the tourist area of Tanjung Lesung, the beauty of this magnificent beach with clean sand, white sand, blue sea and bright sky with dramatic clouds, a beautiful natural scenery.

Taiwan. According to Jabaril, the village program brings a lot of innovations to peoples activi-ties, such as painting murals on the walls of the village.

Moreover, Jelekong village offers several cultural art forms such as Golek puppet shows, Sisingaan and Jaipong dance forms, and pencak silat martial arts.

"The finesse for painting is usually an ancestral skill learned from Odin Rohidin," a painter in Jelekong village, Asep Sutisna, said.

There are at least 600 painters in this region, from where paintings are distributed to several foreign countries,

including Malaysia and Saudi Arabia. Jelekong village has several tourist attractions, as well. These include the Cangkring Waterfall, Batukarut Waterfall, and Landak Cave.

Another village in Bandung city where the tourism sector is developed is Batulonceng village, located in Lembang sub-district of West Bandung district.Batulonceng village offers tourists several potential attractive destinations, such as megalithic sites, a natural conservation area, a traditional village and a camping ground.

"The tourism program involves tourists in activities of Batulon-ceng village," the chairman of the village, Encang, affirmed.

Preparations for four events have been made to support the Tomohon International Flower Festival, according to Mayor of Tomohon, Jimmy F Eman. Tomohon, according a tourism expert, should be as famous as annualy Pasadena Torunament of Roses in the United States.

"This international flower festival is the main event organized by the Tomohon city administration. It is a biennial festival that was first held in 2008," Eman.

The four supporting events of the festival, which will be held in Tomohon city, North Sulawe-si, from August 8 to 12, are the Tournament of Flowers, Flower

Queen Pageant, Nusantara Arts and Cultural Performances, and the Trade, Investment, Floricul-ture and Tourism Fair, he pointed out.

The mayor further noted that the Tournament of Flowers will have a parade of floats, followed by representatives from friendly countries, provincial and district governments, national and regional enterprises, and private institutions and companies.

He added that the floats will be decorated by trained and experi-enced local professionals.

"The flowers to be used in the festival were grown by local farmers," he stated

The Flower Queen Pageant, Eman explained, was aimed at capturing the interests and talents of the best sons and daughters of Indonesia and at improving their awareness and encouraging their love for flowers.

According to the mayor, the Nusantara Arts and Cultural Performances will include interesting attractions.

"The Tomohon International Flower Festival was officially launched in Bali on Friday (24/7) by the Ministry of Tourism, to mark the inaugura-tion of the entire series of activi-ties to support the event," Eman remarked.

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On Kuningan day, which falls ten days after Galungan, Balinese Hindus provide offerings in the temple, in a sacred place of Hindus called merajan, and in each family's sacred locations.

After prayers at the family sacred place, the Hindus in Denpasar and surrounding areas will pray in Jagatnatha Temple in the center of the city. After that, Hindu devotees will contin-ue their prayers in Sakenan Temple in Serangan district, located 12 kilometers away in Denpasar.

Hindus wear Bali traditional clothing, flock to Sakenan Temple. It is a shrine that once was separate from Bali island, and Hindus who prayed there before 2000 had to arrive by motor boats or catamarans.

But now the site has become part of Bali island, after a private company performed the reclamation to unify the two

Balinese Hindus celebrate Kuningan holy day on Saturday (25/7) at the end of Galungan festival, which commemorates the victory of Dharma (goodness) against Adharma (evil).

islands. Thus, people can now easily reach the location of the temple with a motor vehicle.

Kuningan day coincided with a large ritual (piodalan) in Pura Sakenan. The worship lasted from morning until late afternoon, taking place three day before and after Kuningan day.

The organizers and community of Serangan village supervise the queue leading to the main "mandala" (main area), so that people can pray in an orderly and solemn fashion. The organizers also coordinatesd with "pecalang" (local indige-nous village security officer) to provide ample parking areas.

Sakenan Temple, one of the "Sad Kahyangan" Temples (big temple), is unique and distinc-tive, compared to other sacred places in Bali. Sakenan Temple includes "Persada", which is a terraced building built like a pyramid.

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