1. Government will not bail Ransom
2.Ministry of EMR Won't Involved in Newmont Problems
3. Golkar Expands International Network
4. Five People Suspected Bomb Courier Followed by Police
5. Government Allows Foreign NGOs to have Base in the Ministry
6. Pan Orient added spending in Indonesia
7. Kadin Develop Bio-gas in Rural Areas
8. M Sharif's brother is suspected Also Ready for bombing
9. Indonesia Will Open Business and Environment Global Forum
10. Bomb Material found in the house of M. Sharif's Brother
11.The presence of Antasari Documents seized by Jakarta Police are not clear
12. Islamic Banking Can Push the National Growth
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1. Government does not bail Ransom
Source: Harian Seputar Indonesia, Wednesday, 20 April 2011
BOGOR - The government will not bail out the ransom to be paid to free the vessel MV Holy Light are now captured Somali pirates.
PT Samudera Indonesia as the owner of the MV Holy Rays ready to pay ransom. "There is no (government bails ransom)," said Djoko Suyanto three ministries before attending a meeting (meeting) between the central government, local government, and business actors in Bogor Presidential Palace yesterday. He tells us, PT Samudera Indonesia does not object to the amount of money demanded pirates. However, the former Commander of the TNI are refusing to give out the last number of the requested ransom pirates. For the record, the requested ransom Somali pirates changeable.
From the beginning USD9 million to $ 6 million, down to $ 2 million, but then rose again to $ 3, 5 million. "During the communication with me, he (the owner of the ship) did not object to that amount, and already there belongings. Goods not cash, is on a bank that can be sent at any time, "he said. Former Air Force Chief of Staff are reminded, with the release of the ransom has not been able to guarantee the safety of the crew 20 children (ABK), which captured Somali pirates. Therefore, negotiations continue to be done to get the best deal, especially in the payment mechanism and the release of crew. "Hence the need to process a mature, not arbitrary.
We strive towards it based on experiences. Still negotiating connect with anyone, whether we can send people there who assisted, "he explained. Ghost of the MV beam of charged nickel Pomalaa, Southeast Sulawesi hijacked 30-50 Somali pirates while en route to Rotterdam, Belanda.Kapal hijacked about 320 miles northeast of Socotra Island, the red zone area which is prone to piracy, 16 March. In addition to Holy Light Ship-flagged MV Indonesia, currently there are 26 other ships from 16 countries held hostage by Somali pirates. The number of the crew are held hostage 583 people, including 20 people WNI.
Meanwhile, the family of 20 crew in Indonesia are still concerned about the safety of their brethren who captured Somali pirates. Family Ariyanto, 28, one of the 20 crew Ghost Ship MV beam new pirates held hostage will feel happy if Ariyanto home are safe. Until yesterday, the family who lived in the hamlet Suko, Sewukan Village, District Shaman, Magelang regency continued to claim khawatir.Mereka anxious to see the crew arrived in Indonesia and brought back to their homes. They are worried about the crew who is rumored to have started shortage of clean water and medicine. According to Ani Triani, 17, brother Ariyanto, his parents, Supardi, 48, and Raminah, 43, is increasingly concerned for the safety of his brother at the hands of pirates.
The family grew alarmed to hear there is deployment of troops to Somalia sea. "Parents' health condition became unstable because we kept thinking about the fate of my brother," he said. Although the company PT Samudera Indonesia has explained there was no deployment of troops, they are still worried. Therefore, the family continues to pray for the salvation of souls Ariyanto and entire crew. Ani said the family has even vowed to hold a thanksgiving ceremony and recitation if Ariyanto come home safely. "We wanted my brother (Ariyanto) lack of a home without anything," said Ani. Ariyanto is V semester students of Maritime Academy in Yogyakarta (AMY).
He's one of ABK Ghost Ship MV Sinar PT Samudera Indonesia, which held hostage in Somali pirates since March 16 2011.Anak first of three brothers and Raminah Supardi couples participated in a cruise ship since August 2010 to conduct field projects on the ship as a condition of graduation education . _ Maesaroh / m Abduh
2.Ministry of EMR Won't Involved in Newmont Problems
Assume NTB Provincial Royalty Rp 260 Billion Too Small
Source: Rakyat Merdeka Online, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 00:40:00 AM
RMOL.Pemerintah extend the discussions to ensure the purchase of shares of Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT). Provincial Government (Provincial Government) West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) will intensify its lobbying to the Minister of Finance (Finance Minister) Agus Martowardojo.
Expert Staff of Minister of Information and Communication Ilyas Saad argues, post-deadline discussions between the Ministry of Finance (Kemenkeu) and Newmont on April 18 last, there has been no definite decision about the purchase of shares of Newmont. Therefore, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR) has decided to extend negotiations NNT divestment of up to 30 days.
"EMR refer the matter to the Minister of Finance divestment (Minister of Finance, ed.) Furthermore, the Finance Minister as representative of the government's seven-percent interest in Newmont's share of this. Then Kemenkeu will menindaklan-juti it. It's not a matter of EMR. So we do not know. Later, when it's finished, Newmont reported back to the EMR, "said Kardaya when contacted Rakyat Merdeka in Jakarta, yesterday.
He explained, extend the time of negotiations for 30 days starting April 18 because there are some things unfinished. Today, it is waiting for the completion of negotiations Newmont and the minister. In this case, he said, EMR is not involved, so do not know the progress of negotiations.
On the other hand, the district government (Pemkab) West Sumbawa take advantage of the extension of Newmont stock divestment by 7 percent during the next month to lobby the central government. West Sumbawa Regent Party will move closer to the Ministry of Finance urged Newmont to divest stock transfer Pemkab. Regent West Sumbawa NTB Governor Zulkifli Muhadly together Zainul Majdi Mohammad Agus Martowardojo scheduled to meet in Jakarta.
Majdi hope the central government does not take seven per cent share purchase rights through the Government Investment Company (PIP), but left to the local consortium. "Since the state has pretty much can, from tax only Rp 5.7 trillion in 2010. Areas of royalties only Rp 260 billion or just 4.57 percent of the total obtained by the state, "he added. [RM]
3. Golkar Expands International Network
Source: Suara Karya Online, Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Cadre PARTY MANAGEMENT - During his visit to China, General Chairman of Golkar Party Bakrie DPP held a meeting with Vice Minister of International Department of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Ai Ping (right), Tuesday (19 / 4), in Beijing. During the meeting, explained a lot about how the CCP cadres who carried out, particularly how management preparation of party cadres. (AFP / Then Mara Satriawangsa)
BEIJING (AFP): As a political party, Golkar not only make efforts to gain public sympathy in the country through the work program. More than that, Golkar has also continued to expand the international network with the political parties in the world.
Thus expressed DPP Chairman of the Golkar Party Bakrie told reporters after a meeting with leaders of the Central Committee of Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in Beijing, Tuesday (19 / 4).
During the meeting, accompanied by a board of Aburizal DPP Golkar Party, as Vice Chairman of L Theo Sambuaga; DPP Golkar Party chairman Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, Iris Indira Murti, Rizal Mallarangeng, Deputy Secretary Mara Then Satriawangsa and Happy Bone Zulkarnain, also Chairman of the Golkar Party faction in the DPR Setya Novanto.
"The visit this time not only in expanding the international network of Golkar Party, but more than that to advance the interests of the nation and state," said Aburizal.
According to Bakrie, People's Republic of China (PRC) is growing fastest in the world. Indonesia, he said, should see this as a possibility to trigger economic and trade relations between the two countries for more intensive and mutually beneficial, in addition to large implications in various fields such as politics and geopolitics, culture, and education.
Especially in economic and trade relations, China and Indonesia should strengthen the various mechanisms and business practices and industry in both countries so that a balance of industrial and creation of a free and fair trade. This, according to Aburizal, would create the economic conditions of mutual benefit for both countries. In addition, in the long term could become an important pillar of world trade relations.
Visits Aburizal and administrators DPP Golkar Party to Beijing (19 to 20 April 2011) is an official invitation CCP. In 2008, Golkar and the CCP to sign memorandum of cooperation and exchange.
For two days in Beijing, officially Aburizal and entourage met Vice President Xi Jinpin PRC which is a strong candidate for President Hu Jintao's successor two years. The series of visits initiated by visiting the Islamic community center in Beijing that fostered the CCP. Next Aburizal met with Vice Minister of the CCP Central Committee Organization Department Qinfeng Wang.
After the meeting, the delegation visited the School of the CCP central level, where the CCP cadres are educated. Activities ended with a meeting of the Communist Party leadership of the International Department of China (IDPC). According to the plan on Wednesday, today, Aburizal and his entourage received PRC Vice President Xi Jinpin.
In between events, Aburizal said, Golkar and the CCP will design cooperation in education and organizational cadres. Although both parties were very different ideology, he said, but the modern party of governance can be learned with each other.
"We not only with China (China) alone, with other countries such as Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and India, Golkar also do work together," he said.
In cooperation with the CCP, Aburizal suggested that any future exchange of cadres of both parties to learn from each other. If approved, will be changed every 10 cadres of the party. In addition, cooperation between the two parties is also about strategic issues the two nations, for example, involves optimizing the economic potential.
"It's not just a matter of expanding overseas network and regeneration, but also a matter of investment, trade, and so on. The point is how the opportunities of cooperation beneficial to both nations," said Aburizal.
Meanwhile, DPP Chairman of the Golkar Party said Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, a visit to the CCP in Beijing to follow up the draft memo of understanding (MoU) on cooperation Golkar and the CCP are signed by both parties in 2008.
According to Agus, who is also Vice Chairman of Commission I, one of the items mentioned MoU, both sides agreed that exchange of experience of the young politicians of both parties it must be a program priority in order to improve understanding of social and economic development in each country and to enhance friendship between the two countries are the younger generation.
In concept, said Agus, both parties can hold discussion on issues related to common interests. So both sides can exchange experience is beneficial for the development and progress of both countries. (Kardeni)
4. Five People Suspected Bomb Courier Followed by Police
Source: Voice of Reform, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | 18:01
[JAKARTA] Members of the Greater Jakarta Metropolitan Regional Police (Polda Metro Jaya) follows five people suspected of being the perpetrators of the bomb package shipment of books.
"We follow more than five people suspected of being responsible, but police are still looking for other evidence," said Chief of Police (Police Chief) Metro Jaya, Inspector General of Police Sutarman in Jakarta, Wednesday (20 / 4).
Sutarman said police had identified the alleged network or courier who delivered the bomb in the book of Jakarta and surrounding areas.
But police officers have made arrests of suspected perpetrators and the courier package bombs book because it is still connecting the existing evidence with witness testimony.
"We could catch the perpetrator now, but still have to connect the evidence found at the scene," said Sutarman.
Two-star police general, said police still have to complete the evidence for the perpetrators who arrested the members, can be snared penalty in court.
Earlier, a man not known for sending a package containing a book parcel bomb at three different locations on Tuesday (15 / 3).
Shipping package bomb addressed to the leadership of the Community of Utan Kayu, Ulil Abshar Abdalla, Chief of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Gories Mere and Chairman of Pemuda Pancasila, Yapto S Soeryosumarno.
The package allegedly containing explosives were also found in the vicinity of segment-Parung Road Serpong, Tangerang City South, Banten, and the area housing the City Tour, Bogor Regency, West Java. [Ant/L-9]
5. Government Allows Foreign NGOs to have Base in the Ministry
Source: Sinar Harapan, Wednesday 20. of April 2011 13:17
BY: LILI Sunardi / WEB Warouw
Jakarta - Unlike the House who reacted strongly against the presence of foreign NGOs, a number of ministries would allow foreign NGOs have offices in their neighborhood.
The presence of offices of foreign NGOs is based on the orders of the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemenlu), and Secretary of State.
Head of Information Centre (Kapuspen) Ministry of Interior (Kemendagri) Reydonnyzar Moenek say, the presence of foreign institutions only as a complement in terms of providing input and consideration of the decisions taken Ministry of tradei. This is because these institutions generally have the human resources (HR) with a higher level of expertise.
However, he admitted that he would not involve foreign institutions in every formulation of policies and rules related to state interests. "We firmly declare, will not give any space to foreign institutions, including GTZ (Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit), which is based in Ministry of trade, to go in terms of formulating policies or rules," he said in Jakarta on Tuesday (19 / 4).
Ministry of trade still have high bargaining power against the agency for not dictated directly. This is according to him, different from what happened in the New Order era, where foreign institutions become major components in terms of financing and assistance in every program.
"Currently, we do not make overseas aid as the main component in terms of financing and assistance programs. However, we will also see the urgency and selective in carrying capacity, and effectiveness of each program offered, "he said.
Related presence in the environment the ministry of trade GTZ office, bureaucrats who familiarly called Donny said, it do not matter because it is part of the bid when submitted proposals GTZ cooperation with Ministry of trade. "Fortunately we have a room that can be used as their kator (GTZ). But it's the most important thing they can not go in the formulation of our policies, "he said.
Influence Legislation
Meanwhile, the presence of foreign institutions in the House since the reform has been widely influenced the legislative process in Parliament. Without realizing it, the various laws that dilegislasi Parliament that opened many doors into the economic and political interests of foreign interests that even detrimental to the people and country.
"Their presence (foreign institutions-red) are the responsibility of Secretary General. Leader of the House do not hesitate to replace Secretary General House of Representatives soon. Immediately ask for replacement. The leaders do not hesitate, "said a member of the House of Representatives Commission II of the PDIP faction Alexander Litay in Beijing, China.
According to him, foreign agencies became accomplice who brought a message of state sponsorship as well as multinational Corporation (MNC) to influence legislation. "Hence, there are verses can deposit in various laws that have been legalized. Difficult even when we have arranged someone else. It's dangerous for people and country, "he said.
House Speaker Marzuki Alie explains, is not easy to find a replacement for Secretary General House of Representatives because they have career officers and civil servants. "If the House, it takes a professional with integrity as a power user budget. We know how our career officials. Still hard to find a replacement. But I will discuss with fellow leaders of the House, "he explained separately in Beijing. n
6. Pan Orient added spending in Indonesia
By Bastanul Siregar
Source: Bisnis Indonesia, 20 April 2011
JAKARTA: oil and gas giant based in Calgary, Canada, Pan Orient Energy Corporation to increase spending in Indonesia this year to U.S. $ 37 million from only U.S. $ 27 million to accelerate exploration and test drilling in Batu Gajah Block in South Sumatra under their control.
Pan Orient Management in its written statement to the Authority the Toronto Stock Exchange said today that additional spending allows the company to dig three new wells in the block outside the Batu Gajah three wells that were already in the process of drilling.
"Three new wells were planned to be started to be dug later this year, but still depends on the Indonesian Government permission. If permission is obtained, this year we dig a total of 9 units of wells with a total cost of U.S. $ 37 million," said Pan Orient management.
In addition to Batu Gajah Block is 90% owned by, Pan Orient listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange is also controlled as well as operates two other blocks in Indonesia, namely the South Coastal Plain Pekanbaru, Riau (90%) and Citarum Block, West Java (77%) . (BSI)
7. Kadin Develop Biogas in Rural Areas
Source: Tempo Interactive, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | 21:25 pm
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta - Indonesia Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes the development of alternative energy biogas improve living standards of rural communities. "They can enjoy cheap energy fuels," said Chairman of the Committee of Metal, Machinery, Electronics, and Transport Gunadi Sindhuwinata Chamber of Commerce in Jakarta, Wednesday (20 / 4).
During this community needs a lot of depleted for energy, electricity began to fuel vehicles. With biogas, they do not have to worry because their raw materials are widely available, such as cow manure. "The cost of living could be diverted to other needs," said Gunadi.
Vice Chairman of Environment and Climate Change Shinta Widjaja Kamdani Kadin said biogas not only to improve living standards of rural communities, but also a solution to protecting the environment. Therefore, the biogas does not produce emissions that can damage the environment.
Chamber of Commerce plans to develop the biogas in a number of villages left behind, like Lembang Bandung, as well as other areas in Bali and West Kalimantan. Chamber of Commerce will provide human resources, equipment, and capital to support the program.
This program will involve all elements of society, such as environmental organizations, academia, and government. Gunadi hope those who were most responsible for this program is the government. "Especially in the capital because the funds needed big enough," he said.
Shinta also proposes that companies under the auspices of Chamber of Commerce had a role to prepare the capital. Fund raising will be discussed at the special meeting that will discuss this program in the future. "So that all parties can participate in this program," he said.
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8. M Sharif's brother is suspected Also Ready for bombing
Source: Kompas, Benny N Joewono | Wednesday, April 20, 2011 | 21:03 pm
CIREBON, KOMPAS.com - Abdul Gafur, father M Sharif (32), suicide bombers in Mapolresta Cirebon, said it was confident that the Achmad Basuki, the younger Sharif, is the "bride" next which is also ready to do suicide bombings.
According to Abdul Gafur, who met reporters in Cirebon, on Wednesday (04/20/2011), in addition based on the number of video and other evidence found in the home-in-law Basuki, Sharif belief is also based on an understanding of religion and ideology of equality between Sharif and his brother.
"Although not as hard as his older brother Basuki, but about the understanding of religion, they both agree and share the same ideology indeed," he said.
On the sidelines looking for burial location of the bodies M Sharif in Complex TPU Jabangbayi, Cirebon, he said, while searching a house H Maina, in-laws in batik Trusmi Basuki, Bangbangan RT in Block 13, Village Trusmi Wetan, Plered District, District Cirebon, bombs found in four-unit series, 40 books of jihad, and nine VCDs and photographs of military-style exercises.
Although confident that Basuki is a "bride" next generation ready to sacrifice themselves, Abdul Gafur pleaded not know the target or the next target. "If it's next target, I do not know anything," he said.
On the occasion, Abdul Gafur also vent their anger to the parties that have been judged to poison and brainwash her two children to do such barbaric acts.
"The parties who promise heaven to my children, until they are willing to do evil deeds, is the Antichrist," he said in a voice trembling and his hands clenched.
M Sharif conduct suicide bombings in Cirebon Mapolresta Mosque last week, just before Friday prayers. He himself was killed instantly, while the number of police personnel, including Kapolresta, suffered injuries.
9. Indonesia Will Open Business and Environment Global Forum
The environment has not become a serious issue for the average industry in the country.
Source: VIVAnews, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, 21:45 GMT
Renne R.A Kawilarang
VIVAnews - Indonesia later this month host an international business forum about industry issues and environmental conservation.
This will be an opportunity for business people in the homeland and abroad to realize the importance of environmental preservation for the survival of their own. The forum is the "Business for the Environment (B4E) Global Summit" to be held in Jakarta on April 27 to 29 2011.
"This event will be an opportunity for Indonesian businessmen to really think about efforts to maintain environmental sustainability for the future of their own industry," said Shinta Kamdani, Vice Chairman of the Environment of KADIN (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce), in Jakarta, Wednesday 20 April 2011.
He admitted that the previous environment did not become a serious issue for the average industry in the country. However, the depletion of natural resources and the threat posed by climate change makes this issue should not be taken lightly by entrepreneurs.
"Through the event B4E, KADIN prioritize existing business people, especially members of the Chamber of Commerce for more attention to issues of sustainable environment," said Kamdani.
Environmental activists, Efransyah, said the forum is to be a cornerstone B4E meeting between business and the perpetrators, observers, and environmental advocates at the level of world level. "WWF Indonesia will present the current situation of the forests of Indonesia through the Heart of Borneo project," said Efransyah, which is the Head of Corporate Executives (CEO) of WWF Indonesia.
According to Tony Gourlay, CEO of Global Initiatives, B4E Global Summit is an annual international conference leading global focus on business issues and the environment.
In this conference, he said, the delegates will be invited to explore a new approach to business leadership, in which the company objectives in line with biodiversity and natural resources so as to present innovative solutions and services and sustainable for the future of the economy and clean environment.
B4E annual Summit of the 5th, according to Gourlay, will be attended by prominent business leaders, international NGOs and government representatives, among others, Minister of Environment, Gusti Muhammad Hatta, Chairman of KADIN Suryo B. Sulisto, and Chairman of the BKPM, Gita Wirjawan.
President & CEO of Garuda Indonesia, Emirsjah Satar, Lassee Gustavsson from WWF International, and Coco Ushiyama from UN World Food Program will also attend the meeting.
• VIVAnews
10. Bomb Material found in the house of M. Sharif's Brother
Book on jihad were seized.
Source: KoranTempo, 20/04/2011
CIREBON combined team of police searched the family home continues to Muhammad Sharif Astanagari, suicide bombers on the mosque of Az-Zikra, Cirebon. Yesterday, police recovered a bomb-making materials at home Basuki, the younger Sharif, in Plered, Cirebon.
Public Information Bureau Chief Police Headquarters Brig Gen Lucky Yoga Ana said police seized more than 13 exhibits from the house. "There's also a series of bomb there," said Yoga last night. But Yoga does not specify what evidence the police found in the house.
Basuki is the younger brother of the most familiar with Sharif. It was he who accompanied Sharif attended the recitation of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir in Ciamis, before Amir Jamaat Tawhid Anshorut was arrested by police in August last year.
Police searched a house in Block Bangbangan Basuki, Village Trusmi Wetan, Plered, ahead at 14.00 yesterday. After the search, police line-in-law installed in front of an occupied house with his wife's Basuki.
On the field, no officer is willing to explain the evidence they found. But police sources in whispers, Basuki evidence in the house which include electronic circuits, chemicals, VCD discs, and books on jihad.
Last night, after sunset, police also searched the house of Abdul Gofur, the biological father of Sharif, at Yellow Gang Rara I, Pakalitan, Kota Cirebon. From this house, police seized dozens of plastic folders, books, pipes paralon, boots, and short boots.
Last Sunday, police also searched the house of Sharif's wife on the Block Monday, Panjalin Kidul village, Sumber Jaya subdistrict, Majalengka. There, police found an electronic circuit and materials suspected bomb-making material.
So far police have not confirmed all the evidence to indicate the Sharif family member involvement in suicide bombings that also wounded 30 people.
"I hope the related acts of terror committed Sharif," said West Java Regional Police Chief Inspector General Suparni Parto when contacted last night.
According to Yoga Fortunately, police have investigated more than 30 witnesses, including his wife, parents, and brother Sharif. But, until yesterday, the police have not announced a new suspect. EKO ARI WIBOWO | IVANSYAH | Isma Savitri
11.The presence of Antasari Documents seized by Jakarta Police are not clear
Source: Republika, Tuesday, April 19, 2011 17:03 pm
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The former chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), Antasari Azhar ever taken by the Jakarta police investigator in his office is not yet known whereabouts. In fact, according to the court's decision that the documents should be returned to the KPK.
According to Attorney Antasari Azhar, Maqdir Ismail, three documents were confiscated about BLBI (Bank Indonesia Liquidity Assistance), case agreement SOE (State Owned Company) with the private sector, and a bundle of documents on public complaints, including tools and information technology (IT).
Based on court decisions, the documents that investigators seized must be returned to the Police Commission. "But I do not know whether it has been returned to the Commission or not," said Maqdir when contacted on Tuesday (19 / 4).
Maqdir not yet know whether the documents were still there or not. Because, he has not received information about it.
Previously, Antasari Police continue to question the actions of confiscating documents unrelated to the murder of Nasrudin Zulkarnain. There is one document that had nothing to do with the murder case which is included in the examination of evidence. The document contains the case of IT procurement at a UK institution that is considered illegal.
Currently, Antasari Azhar's attorney will file an application for review (PK) to liberate Antasari than 18 years in prison on criminal charges of premeditated murder against the Director of PT Putra Rajawali Banjaran Nasrudin Zulkarnain. Filing PK regarded as the most realiastis step during the Judicial Commission is still struggling on whether or not there investigation of alleged violations of ethics codes Antasari judge the case.
Draft PK Antasari is now 90 percent completed. "The draft is almost done, 80-90 percent," said Maqdir. Maqdir not sure whether the PK will be filed or not. Because, filing it depends Antasari and his family.
Editorial: Krisman Purwoko
Reporter: Muhammad Hafil
12. Islamic Banking Can Push the National Growth
Source: Antaranews, Wednesday, April 20, 2011 18:40 pm
Yogyakarta (ANTARA News) - Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), Halim Alamsyah, said that the Islamic banking industry is currently growing rapidly in Indonesia to contribute to national economic growth.
"This is because Islamic banking activities are not governed by market mechanisms as occurred in the U.S., and the government have involvement in maintaining kemashlatan people," he said in opening the seminar on Islamic banking BI in Yogyakarta on Wednesday.
He explained that Islamic banking industry can also promote the creation of financial system stability as forbade speculation activities smelling shadow banking or financial system by separating the real sector.
"Islamic banking industry prohibit the activities of smell because they have no underlying speculation. And the industry without any linkage with the real sector, can lead to bubble," he said.
According to Halim, sharia-based banking industry started to grow in 2008 with the advent of Act 21 of 2008 and the opening of the securities markets of Islamic countries (SBSN country, or sukuk).
"Since then it started to grow a conducive environment for the growth of Islamic financial markets and non-financial institutions to develop better," he said.
Currently, based on data in February 2011, there are 11 Islamic Banks, 23 Unit 151 Bank Financing Sharia and Islamic Peoples (SRB) with total assets of Rp104 trillion.
However, Islamic banking market share at the end of 2010 accounted for only 3.3 percent of the overall banking market share nationally.
The amount is expected to increase because Indonesia is one country with the largest Muslim population in the world.
"We expect to more than 3.3 percent. By the end of 2011 target to reach 3.6 to 3.7 percent due to the accretion of six Islamic banks, Islamic unit of SRB and the newly formed," he said.
Halim want a seminar attended by many experts of national and global Islamic banking can address the problems of Islamic banking issues emerging in Indonesia and global level.
Professor of Banking and Financial Regulation Maximilian JB Hall, Loughborough University of British Islamic banking industry adds to survive the global crisis because it is not associated with the market mechanism and without speculation.
He added that in 2010 the growth of global Islamic banking assets reached 8.9 percent with total assets of 900 billion U.S. dollars.
"The amount is increased more than double the growth rate in 2006," he said.
According to him, the growth of Islamic banking in Indonesia can be further increased and grew significantly as long as the supporting infrastructure to promote the program as well as syariah instruments can be realized.
"Islamic banking industry to grow if there is a means of supporting infrastructure, thereby enhancing economic growth and alleviating poverty by providing credit for poor families," said Maximilian.
Especially at this time, he continued from the Islamic world's population of 1.6 billion people is only about 12 percent of it using instruments of Islamic banking. (*)
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