Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Indonesianews, 2011-05-03

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1. BI: Citibank Make Serious Violations
2. DPR from FPDIP Urge KPK  Examine Two Elites of  Democrat
3. Paulus Iwo, Another Actor of Sesmenpora Bribe Case
3. Paulus Iwo, Another Actor of Sesmenpora Bribe Case
5. No NII Organization
6. Acquisition of Indosiar Break Broadcasting Act
7. Elnusa Case, Police Call Expert Witness Next Week
8. Australia, Indonesian students' favorite destination
9. Yusuf Supendi Sues PKS Rp 42.7 Billion
10. Again, 13 Indonesian crew captive od Pirates
11. JP Morgan Eyes Indonesian Economic Corridor Program
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1. BI: Citibank Make Serious Violations
Source: Koran Tempo, 03/05/2011

JAKARTA - Bank Indonesia concluded the offenses committed gross violations of Citibank in the category of banking. "It's incredible. We lift to a meeting of the Board of Governors, "said Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia Budi Rochadi yesterday.

Citibank case examination conducted by Bank Indonesia to the sanctions stage. The central bank took about three weeks to conduct the examination and confirmation. Sanctions, said Budi, at the latest will be this weekend.

Citibank was rocked by two major cases. First, the case of customer funds committed burglary former Citibank Citigold Relationship Manager, Inong Malinda Dee, worth Rp 20 billion. Later rumored, embezzled funds ballooned to Rp 90 billion.

The second case is the death of Secretary-General of the Party Uniting Nations, Irzen Octa, in the office of Social Security Branch of Citibank Tower, Jakarta. The death toll was expected because the debt collectors who were persecuted become the representative of Citibank at the time to complete the credit card bills.

Budi reluctant to specify any offense committed Citibank. He guarantees it does not distinguish between cases in imposing sanctions. "Violate one or five, just the same. Not a single bank. "

In the case of Citibank, the examination conducted by Bank Indonesia, police, and the Center for Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis. Two directorates BI examine this case, namely the Directorate of Accounting and Payment System for Irzen Octa murder case, and the Directorate of Bank Supervision II for the case of embezzlement of funds by Inong Malinda.

In accordance with Article 52 of Law No. 10 of 1998 on Banking, Bank Indonesia is mentioned to establish administrative sanctions on banks that do not meet its obligations as specified in this law. Head of Bank Indonesia also can revoke the operating license of the bank concerned.

Citibank Indonesia until now not yet know the offense is meant by Bank Indonesia and what sanctions would be imposed central bank. "If we can, we'll share," said Shariq Country Officer of Citibank Indonesia Muchtar yesterday.

Shariq said, Citibank and Bank Indonesia to communicate every day. "We worked together very closely. They (BI) gives some recommendations and give information." Ananda Badudu | Febriana FIRDAUS


2. DPR from FPDIP Urge KPK  Examine Two Elites of  Democrat

Source: Republika, Tuesday, 03 May 2011 20:25 GMT

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP), urged the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to examine the Minister of Youth and Sports (Menpora) Andi Malarangeng and General Treasurer of the Democratic Party, M Nazarudin related to alleged bribery case homestead athlete development.

If they are not called, it is feared a number of parties will attempt to remove items of evidence related to the case. According to members of the House of Representatives Commission III of the PDIP faction, Trimedya Panjaitan, does not make sense if Andi Malarangeng as boss of the Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Wafid Muharam not questioning. Because, the alleged bribe was worth USD 3.2 billion was immense.

"It is impossible not an Sesmenpora playing with the alleged bribes, there are indications of collusion allegations from his office," Republika kataTrimedya when contacted on Wednesday (3 / 5).

Besides Andi Malarangeng, Trimedya also urged the KPK to call M Nazarudin the alleged boss Mirdo Rosalina Manulang, one of the other suspects. It aims to rapid handling of the case was revealed. "Naturally, it called them both," he said.

According to him, there are a number of evils if both the Democratic Party elite was not immediately summoned. Namely, a number of suspects will perform maneuvers that allegedly aimed to save the parties allegedly involved.

"Yes, as we all know, last week to replace Rosalina lawyer, now Wafid also fired Adhyaksa Dault as his lawyer," he said.

According to him, Adhyaksa Dault is a former Menpora who have credibility in the fight against corruption. Thus, the dismissal against him indicated a suspect maneuver.

Other evils, continued Trimedya, a number of party-related cases will soon eliminate the evidence. They will also conduct rescue efforts against the relevant parties.

Trimedya said, calling on the two high-ranking Democratic Party is a challenge to the KPK. If the Commission does not call, then the community will assess the Commission did not dare to confront the ruling party.

As is known, the KPK is not going to call Andi Malarangeng as boss Wafid and M Nazarudin Rosalina thought to be superior. A number of parties urged the Commission to call them because they know the case.
Editors: Taufik Rachman
Source: between


3. Paulus Iwo, Another Actor of Sesmenpora Bribe Case
Source: Rakyat Merdeka Online, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 20:30:00 AM
Report: Ade Mulyana

RMOL. Wafid Muharam, the alleged bribe of Rp 3.2 billion to admit there is another actor himself amid familiar relationship with Rosaline Manulang Mindo. The actor is Paul Iwo, a businessman procurement of sports equipment.

"Paul, who introduced the pack Wafid with Rosa," said attorney Wafid, Erman Umar in Setiabudi Building, Kuningan, Jakarta, Tuesday (3 / 5).

Not only introduces the Wafid Rosa, Paul, continued Erman, also including one donor bailout KEMENPORA in Athletes homestead building in Kilkenny which cost Rp 3.2 billion.

"He gave the bailout as well," he said.

The day after the arrest on Thursday (21 / 4) and then, Rakyat Merdeka Online was never reported the figure of Paul Iwo. According to Opera-derived Rakyat Merdeka Online in the field, at the time, Paul Iwo repeatedly contacted Mohammad Idris, Marketing Director of PT Duta Graha Indah (DGI) asked to immediately deposit the money to Sesmenpora.

Paul Iwo is the owner of PT Perkasa Triofa located at Jalan Pulo Raya No. Jackfruit East. 43, Pulogadung, East Jakarta. Allegedly, Paul often get tender stadium development projects in Indonesia. Rakyat Merdeka Online When Paul visited the office of Iwo, Sunday (24 / 4), tried to get clarification on this, the concerned is not in China. [Arp]


4. Gayus Punished for 10 Years
Source: Suara Karya Online, Tuesday, May 3, 2011

JAKARTA (AFP): The punishment of former employees of the Directorate General of Taxation which involved cases of tax mafia, Gaius HP Tambunan, is increased from seven years 'imprisonment to ten years' imprisonment at the court of appeal.

    "True, the information the penalty is increased to 10 years in prison," said Chief State Attorney (Kajari) Yusuf M, South Jakarta, when contacted, said here Tuesday.

    The sentence was more severe than the judges verdict in South Jakarta District Court to seven years imprisonment and a fine of Rp 300 million or subsidiary six months in prison. Day after public prosecutors prosecute Gaius with 20 years prison sentence.

    Yusuf added that it was seeking a copy of the decision of the appellate level to determine the next step. "Until now we have not received a copy of the verdict," he said. (* / Antara)


5. No NII Organization

Source: Antaranews, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 16:35 pm

Kupang (ANTARA News) - Minister of Religious Affairs, H. Suryadharma Ali, confirmed that no organization that became the struggle container Negara Islam Indonesia (NII) in the country.

"How would disband, it's" underground movement "and not officially formed as other organizations that have formal legal entity and to receive recognition from the government," he said in Kupang on Tuesday related to the NII movement.

He said that since the widespread phenomenon of brainwashing happening lately and allegedly masterminded by an organization called the Islamic State of Indonesia, many people and organizations asked the government including the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia addressed to disband the movement.

However, Suryadharma Ali rate request was excessive, because the movement itself is still dark or still sporadic and unclear direction.

He considered, governments are asked to be premature, because the phenomenon is merely the movement who do not have other forms such as the official organization in Indonesia.

In a historic development and of the literature mentioned, the NII, formerly known as Darul Islam or DI stems from the political movement that proclaimed Sekarmadji Maridjan Kartosoewirjo Cisampah Village, District Ciawiligar, Tasikmalaya, West Java, on August 7, 1949.

The purpose of this movement to make Indonesia a theocratic state with Islam as the state religion.

In its development, NII and spread in some areas, while the leader was arrested Kartosoewirjo TNI and executed in 1962.

This movement later split, but still exist in secret until an organization regarded as illegal by the government.

According Suryadharma Ali, to prevent these movements forward to watch a variety of campaigns through educational programs that lead to the formation of character for the future of children not involved in the movement that is radicalism.

"It prevented the teachers who infiltrated the movement founder of NII or teachers who knowingly and willing to teach our children educated about the fundamentals of the radical stream, as it will hamper the future of the nation," he said.

One of the phenomena that occur at this time and reported a variety of media is the NII increasingly daring to show their existence with the rise of action of brainwashing students.

Indeed, East Java Regional Police try to express this movement by pursuing a number of names identified so brain donor recruiters and doctrine materials to students at Muhammadiyah University of Malang (UMM).

Minister of Religious Affairs was in Kupang since Monday for laying the first stone building Community Communications Forum (FKUB), opened the Second Congress FKUB NTT and attend Easter Ecumenical Akbar East Nusa Tenggara in the Arena Sports (GOR) Oepoi Kupang.
(T.B017/Z003)

Editor: RH Priyambodo

6. Acquisition of Indosiar Break Broadcasting Act
Source: Voice Update, Tuesday, May 3, 2011 | 19:33

 [JAKARTA] The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) said it has issued the results of the study based on the decision of the plenary throughout the commissioner regarding the acquisition of PT Indosiar Karya Mandiri PT Elang Mahkota Technology (EMTK) violated the Broadcasting Act.

IBC commissioner, Mohammed Riyanto, on the sidelines of the plenary meeting the IEC Commissioner in Jakarta, Tuesday (3 / 5), say, corporate action by the company are advised broadcasters should not happen, because it violated the statutory provisions in broadcasting.

"Yes we still mengarahnya to what was said by government regulations and the Broadcasting Act. Kan ownership was restricted. Concentration of ownership that broadcasters should not be more, "he said.

Riyanto said, this acquisition process should not be done, because it violates the Act No. 32 of 2002 on Broadcasting and Government Regulation (PP) No. 50 of 2005 on the Implementation of Private Broadcasting Institution. In Article 31 of Regulation 50/2005 explained that the centralization of television by one person and one legal entity may only be allowed to at most two broadcasters in different provinces.

"They should not run away from the corridors of Law. Two broadcasters in one province are owned by the same company, it is not allowed. It should not be mastered together. Perhaps two, but in a different province. That was the substance of our legal opinion. So if the the violation persists, "said Riyanto.

The results of this study, Riyanto said, will be given to relevant authorities, namely the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) and the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Communications and Informatics). "Corporate action came after the approval process of walking. It's actually disturbing our minds from the legal aspect, "said Riyanto.

He stressed that it will not happen escort for any corporate actions that lead to concentration of ownership and lead to a monopoly. "Because this is public domain. That's what we have to guard," said Riyanto.

Previously, members of Commission I Chadidjah Lily Wahid in Jakarta on Monday, said the acquisition could lead to the absence of diversity of ownership (diversity of ownership) and content diversity (diversity of content) aka monopoly on broadcasting.

If this is allowed, there will be a gag on freedom of the press, if the media is controlled by one person. "We're going to call and discuss this issue with the Commission (Commission for Supervision of Business Competition) for them to be aware of the various acquisition plans. Commission should do the job here, to prevent monopoly broadcasting rights, "he said.

Lily explained, the current ruler is in power, exceeding the New Order (New Order). They can arrange everything. "In the case of acquisitions Indosiar, there are indications of acquisition or control of broadcasting efforts can not be separated with the seizure of information a number of political elites towards the 2014 election. This is dangerous and must be prevented, "he said.

In previous news EMTK acquired 551,708,684 shares (27.24 percent), PT Indosiar Karya Media Tbk (IDKM) to Rp 900 per share, bringing the total transaction reached USD 496.5 billion. The aim is to control Indosiar purchase, "said President Susan Suwarto EMTK in disclosure of information to the Indonesia Stock Exchange in Jakarta.

Susan explained, EMTK has signed a conditional sale and purchase agreement with PT Prima Visualindo as the holder of 27.24 per cent stake Indosiar. Post-purchase, the issuer coded EMTK stock this will be the largest shareholder Indosiar, while Citibank Singapore S / A BK Julius Baer Co. Ltd. holds 8.5 percent and the remainder held by the public.
[Ant/FFS/R-14]


7. Elnusa Case, Police Call Expert Witness Next Week
Source: Sinar Harapan, 03/05/2011 14:13
Author: Bachtiar

JAKARTA - Investigators Unit Fiscal, Monetary and Foreign Exchange (Fismondev) Directorate of Special Criminal Jakarta police next week will memintai expert witness testimony from Bank Indonesia, Center for Financial Transaction Reports and Analysis Center (INTRAC), and criminal law expert from the University of Indonesia concerning the burglary case accounts of Rp 111 billion owned by PT Elnusa at Bank Mega.

Head Fismondev Polda Metro Jaya, AKBP Aris Munandar, Tuesday (3 / 5) morning, revealed the call made to know the standard operating procedures (SOP) for withdrawal of money, where money flows burglary, and the certainty of entrapment article against the suspects who have been detained.

"The plan next week's expert witness from the BI, INTRAC, and criminal law experts we turn to the UI description," he said.

He added that police have investigated three apemimpin from three different investment companies and registered investment at the Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency (Bapepti). The assessment, known to the investment of capital investment does occur Director of PT Elnusa initials ICL to investment companies investment. "The result is known to occur planting allegedly used investment of the proceeds from the burglary," he said.

Earlier, Jakarta Police have arrested six burglary suspects PT Elnusa deposit funds worth Rp 111 billion involving that company officials, officials of Bank Mega, and syndicate other actors. The perpetrators were, the Finance Director of PT Elnusa SN aka Courtesy Nainggolan, Head of Branch Bank Mega Jababeka IHB, Board of Directors of Discovery initials ICL, Commissioner Har initials HG, the brains behind the initials RL, and staff initials PT Har TZS.

As many as 20 percent of the proceeds from the burglary suspects enjoyed Elnusa deposit. While 80 percent is used for share investment.


8. Australia, Indonesian students' favorite destination
By Algooth Putranto
Source: Bisnis Indonesia, 03 May 2011

 JAKARTA: Beyond Access Education in a survey of 70,000 students found the fact Australia has become the main destination of Indonesian students in higher education international travel.

According to Ross Brook as the Head of Access Education Beyond after Australia, Singapore ranks second as a destination for learning (15%) followed by Malaysia (15%), and China (12%).

While the United States ranked only fifth favorite destination for Indonesian students to higher education internationally.

Based on research Synovate, a global research agency, stated that 78% of Indonesian students interested to pursue graduate studies abroad because of its quality and 58% Indonesian students choosing to study abroad because of the availability of specific majors.

Therefore, continued Ross, Access Education Beyond exists to meet the needs of students and assist them in achieving their potential.

Education Access Beyond is a business unit of Putera Sampoerna Foundation, which this year evolved into the Social Business Institutions

Beyond Access Education provides programs International University Counseling, the American College Enrolment Assistance Advisory Services and Finance.

"Not only provides international higher education services to students, Access Education Beyond also has a University Partnership Building to facilitate cooperation between universities in Indonesia and an international university," he said, today. (Fire)


9. Yusuf Supendi Sues PKS Rp 42.7 Billion
Source: Tempo Interactive, Monday, May 2, 2011 | 14:38 pm

TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta - Elders of Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Yusuf Supendi continue to fight. This time he sued the former party of Rp 42.7 billion. "This includes material and imateriil suit our clients," said Dani Saliswijaya Aa, hukumYusuf power, at the South Jakarta District Court, Monday, May 1, 2011 this afternoon.

In a statement, Aa said the amount was adjusted to the demands that will be borne by client losses due to problems experienced. In a letter of complaint case number 261/PDT.G.2011/PN Jaksel.2.5.2011 specified number of claims amounting to Rp 42.7 billion. The detail, Rp 19.2 billion, calculated the amount of revenue that is lost until the age of 63 years.

Second, Rp 16.5 billion for the cost of health treatment his wife who had a stroke due to dismissal of this case. Then $ 1 billion cost of taking care of problems, and loss of Rp 5 billion imateriil. "It's totally all," he said.

According to him, the lawsuit was an effort to protect the rights of his client's legal and political parties who should be protected, but they ignored it. "So we did the lawsuit," he said.
Meanwhile, when asked for comment, Yusuf said the demand was not the main purpose in reporting this afternoon. "The purpose of the decree earlier point," he said.

However, he threatened expulsion decree if the problem is not completely impossible that the second claim will he materially Lift. "We'll see," he said. Yusuf sent a claim to the South Jakarta District Court about the decree sacking him from membership of PKS. According to him, the release of SK was much manipulated and violated the rules of party bylaws. "In the bylaws it is a defense article," he said.

As a party elder, he was often critical of party policy, including the doings of the party officials who have been judged far out from the rail ideals of the party organization. "I was the first person who does not agree to a coalition," he said.

Yusuf had ever been a member of the House Commission X of the period 2004-2009. He reported PKS party bosses for allegedly receiving gratuities and inflate the fund one of his candidates for governor of Jakarta. His latest steps result, many Islamic party official was furious.


10. Again, 13 Indonesian crew captive od Pirates
Source: Kompas, Hindra Liu | Heru Margianto | Tuesday, May 3, 2011 | 13:45 pm

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Minister of Foreign Affairs Marty Natalegawa said, Singapore is responsible for the release of the ship MT Gemini Somali pirates held hostage. On the ship there were 13 crew (ABK), Indonesia.

"The ships are flagged in Singapore. Thus, Singapore has a responsibility to set him free. However, the Government of Indonesia is very concerned and anxious to see our crew was released, on board whatever they are," said Marty told reporters on the sidelines of the ASEAN Civil Society Conference / ASEAN People's Forum 2011 in Jakarta, Tuesday (5/3/2011).

Currently, Marty said, the Government of Indonesia continues to communicate with the Government of Singapore. Not yet obtained full confirmation about piracy. Singapore just said they lost contact with the vessel MT Gemini.

Marty asserted, the Government of Indonesia will support and assist efforts to release the vessel MT Gemini along with his ship's men.

Previously reported, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore on Saturday (30/04/2011) night received a report that the suspect pirates have hijacked Singapore-flagged chemical tanker, Gemini, off the coast of Kenya.

Emergency warning received on Saturday around 11:50 pm Singapore time, the authority said in a statement. Inside the ship there are 25 crew.

When the incident took place, the ship tank is located as far as 192 miles of sea from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, the statement said. In addition, authorities also added that the tanker Gemini was on his way from Kuala Tanjung, Indonesia, headed Mumbasa, Kenya.


11. JP Morgan Eyes Indonesian Economic Corridor Program
BKPM: The President and the JP Morgan meeting today to finalize the implementation MP3EI.
Source: VIVAnews, Tuesday, May 3, 2011, 18:23 GMT
Shaheed Latif, Fadila Fikriani Armadita

VIVAnews - One of the world's largest financial institution, JP Morgan said the Indonesian government are interested in helping develop the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic (MP3EI). JP Morgan also claimed to already know the government's plan to build the economic corridor.

"I wish there was good cooperation and we can provide the best help the government realize these programs," said Chief Executive JP Morgan Chase & Co.. Jamie Dimon after a meeting with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the Presidential Office, Jakarta, Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Dimon explains, during the JP Morgan continues to invest in Indonesia, especially in an effort to help the government build the national economy. These efforts will continue to be JP Morgan to increase Indonesia's economic growth.

Indonesia, acknowledged Jamie, is one of the developing countries that attract investors around the world to invest. Business sector which has been ogled foreign investors such as energy, infrastructure, and oil.

Besides discussing the invitation of the government investment in JP Morgan, Dimon said, this meeting also discussed a number of things such as infrastructure problems, the global economy, oil prices, and world issues. Included in the talks is a matter of economic growth in America.

Head of Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), Gita Wiryawan, adding the meeting of President with JP Morgan today is to finalize the implementation of the program MP3EI in the near future.

"Of course prompted banks like JP Morgan to give attention if you can help," said Gita adding acceleration of national economic development program is a long-term programs and needs funds are not small.

During this time, noted the source of program funding comes from budgetary allocation MP3EI Owned Government of U.S. $ 100 billion of the total budget reached Rp835 trillion by the year 2014. "(Financing) were not from non-state enterprises, not to mention those from overseas," says Gita.

For information, MP3EI is the acceleration of Indonesia's economic development program designed for the period 2011 to 2014. The program is expected to require more than Rp4.000 trillion budget.

The government hopes to finance the program came from the business world, both national and foreign, for more than 50 percent. The government itself is only able to provide the budget by 12 percent.
• VIVAnews

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