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1. Foreign Minister: Crew of MT Gemini Save
2. ASEAN Summit: Tomorrow 11 points in Jakarta will be Transferred
3. BI bans Citibank Issuing Credit Card Over Two Years
4. EU Wants ASEAN
5. The capacity of Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta enhanced
6. Six Attorneys Sentenced In Century Bank Case
7. Chaidar: NII KW IX False, formed by Intelligence
8. Government Finally Have Newmont Shares
9. Democrat Official Reserved Rp 25 Billion
10. Unair Pioneering "ASEAN University"
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1. Foreign Minister: Crew of MT Gemini Survive
Source: Seputar Indonesia, Friday, 06 May 2011
JAKARTA-Five days after hijacked by Somali pirates, the Government of Singapore finally managed to make contact with the vessel MT Gemini. In contacts were known to the entire crew survived.
"This (yesterday) morning we received confirmation from Singapore that they have heard has been no communication with the ship," said Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa on the sidelines of the Summit (Summit) The 18 ASEAN in Jakarta yesterday. Former Ambassador to the UK makes clear that it is the first communication that can be made by the Government of Singapore.
Marty asserted, MT Gemini ship passengers, including 13 crew (ABK) has Indonesian citizenship, it is confirmed safe. "Confirmed, they are in safe and good condition," he stated. As reported, the ship's Gemini Glory Ship Management Pte Ltd which sailed from the port of Kuala Tanjung, North Sumatra, to Mombasa, Kenya, Somalia hijacked by pirates about 222 km from Dar el Salaam, Tanzania, Africa on Saturday (30 / 4). In addition to citizens, there are also citizens of South Korea, China and Myanmar in the ship that made these crude palm oil. Marty said that Indonesia and Singapore will cooperate in the process of liberation sandera.Namun, he again emphasized that the steps taken by the Government of Indonesia is different with when freeing the Holy Light Ship.
Indonesia will be more waiting for Singapore-flagged ship Gemini. "So this is more than the multinationals because Holy Light is 100% citizen. There are other citizens associated primarily of Singapore as a country flag ships, "added Marty. Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro acknowledged that the government is not in a position to determine which option would be to liberate the Gemini crew. "While (the government) can not do anything," said Purnomo.
Head of Information Centre TNI TNI Rear Admiral Iskandar Sitompul asserted, the military is ready for release if needed Singapore. "According to the three ministries sir, there is no demand. Singapore might want to do their own liberation, "he explained yesterday. Coordination Deputy Director of Communications and Information Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Sagom Tamboen express the same opinion. So far the government can only wait for Singapore inform the steps taken to free the hostages.
Asked whether the government has coordinated with other countries that their citizens share the hostages on board, Sagom admitted it was not necessary. "We have not time to coordinate with mereka.Kita believing in Singapore which became the spearhead. Let the coordinates of Singapore, "he added. In another part, the Holy Light Ships have been separated from the hands of Somali pirates has been in Oman before then traveled to Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with a crew substitute.Ship it in the elite forces military escort.
As for the crew who become victims of pirates will undergo a series of medical and psychological tests before being sent home to the Land Air.Estimated within a few days next 20 citizens will arrive in Indonesia. _maesaroh / fefy bi Haryanto
2. ASEAN Summit: Tomorrow 11 points in Jakarta will be Transferred
Source: Voice Update, Friday, May 6, 2011, 17:37:00 AM
Report: Ade Mulyana
RMOL. Approximately 3385 personnel consisting of military and police will be deployed at the point of arrival and route route towards the inn, which is the outer ring (ring 3) 18th Asean Summit in Jakarta (7-8 May).
As for securing the ring one conducted by the presidential security force (Paspampres). Some hotels that will be assigned to the Asean summit participants are as Hyatt Hotels, Hotel Indonesia, Hotel Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons Hotel, Hotel Mulia, Hotel Shangrila, Hotel Ritz Carlton and JW Marriot Hotel.
Will occur also in the flow diversion route from the hotel to the JCC on the day of execution (7-8 May). Divert traffic around the lane Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Jalan MH Thamrin and Kuningan there are 11 diversion points, among others, Traffic Light Harmony, Otev Traffic, Traffic Circle Fountain, Kebon Sirih, Sarinah, HI Roundabout, Upper Hamlet, Brass, Tomang, Slipi and CSW intersection.
Metro Jaya police chief Inspector General Sutarman also hoping that all elements of society to assist the implementation of the Asean summit and give a safe and beautiful Indonesia and Jakarta is safe.
Indonesia became the Chairman of the state organization in Southeast Asia and super tight security have been made for the smooth implementation of the Asean Summit in JCC. [ALD]
3. BI bans Citibank Issuing Credit Card Over Two Years
Source: Voice Update, Friday, May 6, 2011 | 16:50
JAKARTA] As a follow up issues raised in the Citibank relating to priority services (Citigold) and credit cards, Bank Indonesia (BI) has conducted a special inspection to ensure there is a violation of applicable regulations.
From the results of the examination, found a violation of the bank's internal regulations as well as weaknesses in risk management as reflected in the weakness of the system and procedures (Standard Operating Procedure / SOP) and internal control as provided for in Regulation No. 5/8/PBI/2003 as amended by PBI No.11/25/PBI/2009 about Risk Management for Commercial Banks.
In addition there are also violations and weaknesses in the credit card operation system as stipulated in Bank Indonesia Regulation No. No.11/11/PBI/2009 and SE. 11/10/DASP regarding the implementation of the activities Tool Card Payment (APMK).
In connection with this, the BI Board of Governors Meeting on May 6, 2011 decided the following things. Among other things, impose sanctions against Citibank in the form of prohibition to accept (acquire) new customer service a priority (Citigold) for one year, a ban on the issuance of credit cards to new customers over the past two years, the ban on the use of credit card billing services by third parties over the past two years.
"Sanctions of the above into force on May 6, 2011. If at a later date a more serious violations are found, sanctions may be reviewed, "said Head of Directorate of Strategic Planning and Public Relations BI Benny Siswanto in a press release here on Friday (6 / 5).
In addition, BI also conducts Fit & Proper Test against executive officers and management of Citibank, Citibank instructed to disable the bank's executive officers and Citigold cases involved credit card until the completion of the Fit & Proper Test by BI, and instruct Citibank to dismiss employees under official executives involved directly Citigold and credit card case. "The parties are in items 2a and 2b are instructed not to leave Indonesia until the completion of the Fit & Proper Test," he said.
He added, the BI also instructed Citibank to increase the implementation of risk management and internal control, perform corrective measures based on examination results and the results were immediately conveyed to the BI, and not opening a new office for 1 year starting from May 6, 2011. BI also asked the Citibank headquarters in New York a comprehensive evaluation of internal control functions of Citibank Jakarta
As for the steps taken was part of an effort to protect the interests of customers and maintain the credibility of the banking industry as a whole. "People are encouraged to remain calm and not to worry because the bank is currently in good condition and stable as well as step guidance to Citibank does not affect the banking services to customers in general," he said. [O-2]
4. EU Wants ASEAN
Source: Sinar Harapan, 06/05/2011 14:02
Authors: Natalia Santi
AKARTA - European Union (EU) stressed the need for regional trade agreements with ASEAN. Although, they realize any agreement must be made in accordance with the interests and sensitivities of development of each partner country.
"But I stress that our main goal is regional trade agreements the EU-ASEAN remains valid," said EU Trade Commissioner (EU), Karel De Gucht in a speech closing the ASEAN-EU Business Summit (AEBS), who first held in Jakarta, Thursday (5 / 5).
During the meeting discussed various recommendations to improve trade and investment relations between the EU and ASEAN. Currently, the dialogue at governmental level both sides have led to the establishment of a comprehensive economic agreement. Still, not easy to create a free trade agreement between ASEAN and the EU. Therefore, the current exploratory begins bilaterally.
"There is already a way to enhance a comprehensive economic agreement, in which Malaysia and Singapore has been conducting negotiations, Vietnam is preparing the negotiations, while Indonesia has completed the vision study, a joint study to look ahead to how to explore a comprehensive agreement," said Trade Minister Mari Elka AEBS Pangestu told a news conference, at the Jakarta Convention Center, Thursday.
Let's assert that the agreement required, the emphasis is on comprehensive partnership and not just trade in goods. He stated, in making trade agreements with more developed countries, the Indonesian government concerned with elements of capacity building (capacity building). This is done primarily for the deal to help the opening of markets, increase investment, and to overcome various obstacles such as differences in standards and regulatory harmonization.
"The most important thing for us is capacity building, aid cooperation so that we can meet European standards and so on," said Mari.
Karen states, the EU observed the development of the ASEAN economic community of 2015, with full attention.
"We encourage the process of ASEAN economic integration, with hearts and our wallets," Karel said when opening the meeting. "With over 60 years experience building the single market, we know the challenges and victories to be achieved in this process," she said.
Currently, the EU is still the largest export destination and second largest trading partner of ASEAN. Trade between the two sides reached U.S. $ 200 billion per year. Europe is still the largest investor in ASEAN. In 2010, more than $ 11 billion of new investment going from Europe to the region.
Europe itself is very promising market with a population of 500 million consumers, represents the largest single market in the world who are hungry for quality goods. Investment laws in the EU is not only the most secure, but also the most open. Entrepreneurs who sold the product to an EU member can send to all members of the EU. "You could say, buy one free 26," said Karel puts the EU's 26 members.
Recommendations Phase
When asked the time frame to create a comprehensive economic partnership, Mari said Indonesia was new at the recommendation stage. The partnership is similar to those made by Japanese. "It's something we have to prepare the structure is like," said Mari.
The process will take approximately one year. After a joint assessment (joint study), there was a process of consultation and socialization in their respective countries. "After that just started pranegosiasi, making the negotiation framework, the new negotiations," said Mari.
Reflecting from the EU experience with Malaysia, it takes one year of preparation, one or two years of preparatory negotiations, until the negotiations that lasted approximately one to two years.
Let's declare, if all trade barriers been overcome, about five years, trade volume is expected to rise about 10 percent of that now.
5. The capacity of Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta enhanced
By Elisabeth S Berliana
Source: Bisnis Indonesia, 06 May 2011
JAKARTA: PT Angkasa Pura II will continue to develop the third terminal of Soekarno-Hatta Airport, so that the capacity increased 6-fold to 25 million passengers from the previous 4 million.
In addition, the airport management is also spend Rp156, 33 billion to develop the apron (aircraft parking) in the terminal 3, so it will be a capacity of 11 aircraft from the previous only six aircraft.
Apron capacity additions made to expedite the departure of the pilgrimage that had been made from special terminals located close to the Hajj terminal 3.
Tri S. Sunoko, President Director of PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II-Soekarno-Hatta airport manager, said the master plan Soekarno-Hatta Airport is currently being prepared, one development that includes the increase in passenger capacity and terminal apron 3.
"For the terminal 3 will be increased capacity to 25 million passengers from the previous 4 million and the shape will be like the letter 'U'," he said today.
Salahudin Rafi, Director of Operations and Engineering AP II, describes his company had set a PT Adhi Karya Tbk as the winning bidder additional apron capacity in November 2010.
"The work already done Adhi Karya since 22 February until December 18, 2011, or about 10 months," said Salahudin.
Adhi Karya will increase the area of the terminal apron 3 of 62,505 square meters to 72,896 square meters. Thus the capacity of sub-terminal one overlooking Haj terminal could serve an additional six Boeing 737-900ER wide-body equivalent of three Boeing 747-400 aircraft from the current capacity of five Boeing 737-900ER aircraft.
"The construction of additional apron is a short-term program, and will be different from the apron is used for any other commercial flight. Thus, although PT Mandala Airlines has not started and PT Indonesia AirAsia not move its international flight operations to Terminal 3, the construction is continuing, "he said.
Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta Airport in 2010 only to serve as many as 1.93 million passengers consisted of 1.09 million passengers and 841,124 domestic passengers Mandala PT Indonesia AirAsia. Since Mandala announced ceased operations on January 13, 2011, which will leave Indonesia AirAsia, which use them.
Until the quarter I/2011, the number of passengers planes through 12 airports managed by Angkasa Pura II rose 6.23% to 14.83 million compared to first quarter / 2010 that as many as 13.96 million. Three airports serve the most passengers during the first three months of this year is the Soekarno-Hatta Cengkareng with 13.31 million passengers, 1.86 million passengers Polonia and Sultan Syarif Kasim II Pekanbaru 683,205 passengers. (Parachute)
6. Six Attorneys Sentenced In Century Bank Case
Source: Tempo Interactive, Friday, May 6, 2011 | 17:10 pm
EMPO Interactive, Jakarta - Attorney General punishing six people prosecutors who handle cases in the case of Tariq Khan Century bank. Curiously, the AGO only reveal the initials of the prosecutor. They are IS, IRP, AIK, IF, DA, and AM. Sixth no one was fired from his post, but only given a sanction. The punishment ranged from a delay promotions to demotions.
Attorney IRP IS and severe form of sanction imposed by the Attorney General's demotion. Meanwhile, three other attorneys, ie, AIK, IF, DA, including one woman, was sentenced to a year delay in promotion. While the PM was given only mild sanctions. "Allegations suapnya not proven, the punishment was because they did not appeal," said Deputy Attorney General of Supervision, Marwan Effendy, Friday, May 6, 2011.
Tariq Khan was found guilty in credit disbursement Century Bank 2009. Four companies Tariq obtain credit disbursement of Rp 360 billion. Though the four do not qualify. He was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment by the Court of the demands of 18 months. According to the provisions, if the verdict less than two third of the demands of the prosecutor is entitled to appeal.
Attorney general eventually reduce the team to trace the presence or absence of alleged violations in the handling of the case. The team discovered only incongruity prosecutor, the prosecutor did not appeal the court verdict.
7. Chaidar: NII KW IX False, formed by Intelligence
Source: Kompas, Inggried Dwi Wedhaswary | Heru Margianto | Friday, May 6, 2011 | 13:47 pm
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - terrorism analyst who had joined the Islamic State of Indonesia commandment Region IX (NII KW IX), Al Chaidar, said the head of Panji NII NII Gumilang is false. He said the NII KW IX is the formation of intelligence in 1992.
What purpose? Based on experience and research he was doing, NII KW IX was formed as part of a government program to counter motion detection radicalism in Indonesia.
"Panji Gumilang will be left because the government detection program. It is very effective for coaunter radicalism in Indonesia. KW IX de-radicalisation government formation to perform a radical movement," he explained after a complete discussion in the House Representatives, on Friday (06/05/2011).
He said the fake NII was formed to curb the movement and expansion of the original NII. "For example, the original mission in one area, which is also false. There will be a lapse into (NII), the original, which the NII is false. But, that will be dredged to a false NII property, loss of social networks, and others, "he said.
When asked how the de-radicalization programs running, he describes, after the victims in the NII KW IX realized his property had been dredged, there will be a bad seal and kapok join the NII. "Finally there is demoralization and, in my opinion, the criminalization of the original NII," he said.
According Chaidar, the existence of NII KW IX is protected government. Therefore, the answer given by government to act NII never straightforward.
Meanwhile, the original NII, according Chaidar, tend cornered and still run the traditional patterns. Currently, at least there are 14 original NII faction led by 14 priests. "Each one feels right. Beyond the faction, he was considered not legitimate," he said.
Original NII movement tend not aggressive and only able to collect alms in small quantities. This is different from the NII KW IX, which could reap large. "The most original NII infak Rp 5,000, when I can stand up an Islamic state?" Chaidar said.
8. Government Finally Have Newmont Shares
Source: Republika, Friday, May 6, 2011 17:57 pm
REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - The government finally officially has seven per cent stake in PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara. The purchase of shares was formalized in the signing of purchase agreement (sale purchase agreement) between the government, represented by the Government Investment Center (PIP) with the Nusa Tenggara Partnership in the Ministry of Finance BV, on Friday (6 / 5).
The agreement ditandatangangi Head PIP Soritaon Siregar, president director of Newmont Martiono, Director of Nusa Tenggara partnership BV Toru Tokuhisa. Finance Minister Agustin Martowardojo witnessed the signing of the share purchase agreement.
Agus welcomed it because the stock purchase agreement price is lower than the initial agreement. "The price has been agreed at the beginning of 271 million dollars worth of repair with the intention indeed to be resolved, so the value of purchase 246.8 million dollars," said Agus.
The price was, said Agus, a collaboration of both parties who continue to refine and improve the purchase of seven per cent of the shares. "Value is really a mutual relationship of respect between the two parties to agree on a good price," said Agus said.
He added that the purchase of seven percent stake in Newmont was the mandate of Article 24 of Newmont's Contract of Work, where Newmont is required to divest stock of foreign participants to participants in Indonesia, making Indonesia the participant portion of its shares to 51 percent until the end of 2010.
Editorial: Stevy Maradona
Reporter: M Ikhsan Shiddieqy
9. Democrat Official Reserved Rp 25 Billion
Homestead projects discussed at the restaurant at Senayan area.
Source: Koran Tempo, 6/05/2011
JAKARTA - The Democratic Party Treasurer M. Nazaruddin gets a small mention of USD 25 billion of development projects Wisma XXVI SEA Games Athletes in Palembang, South Sumatra. Ration is a fee (commission) 13 percent of PT Duta Graha Indah to build projects worth Rp 191 billion in Jakabaring it. "Fee received approximately January 2011 through his staff," said Kamaruddin Simanjuntak, former attorney Rosalina Manulang Mindo, a suspect alleged bribery homestead athletes, yesterday.
According to Kamaruddin, rations for Nazaruddin Rosalina was disclosed when he was a lawyer. "Actually, the total fee of 15 percent," he said.
Rosalina is an employee of PT Children Affairs since 2008, which is owned and based in Tower Nazaruddin Permai, Warung Buncit, South Jakarta. Marketing Director of PT Children Affairs was arrested along with the Corruption Eradication Commission Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Wafid Muharam and manager of PT Duta Graha Indah M. El Idris on 21 April.
From Wafid table on the third floor office of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, KPK team discovered a check worth Rp 3.2 billion and a stack of envelopes filled with cash of about USD 1.3 billion. Kamaruddin said Rosalina revealed that the check was USD 3.2 billion project fee from Idris to Wafid homestead. But a few days after that, Rosalina fired Kamaruddin as his lawyer.
About the fee was also revealed from the copy of the document received by Tempo. Rosalina, when examined by KPK on 27 April, reveals the origins of speech Wisma SEA Games athletes. In the document, Rosalina explains, the project is discussed Nazaruddin and Wafid homestead when they dine at restaurants in the area the Senayan. "They eat at Nippon Kan," said a Tempo source.
Until this story was written, Tempo has not managed to ask for confirmation to Nazaruddin. He also did not pick up the phone when contacted through the communication channel. However, in his press statement sent to Tempo via electronic mail, he said no staff or secretary named Mirdo (probably meaning Mindo-Ed.) Rosalina Manulang. "I only have a staff of experts Nuril Anwar," he said. He also denied knowing Wafid news. He also dismissed allegations Warung Buncit offices in the region.
Rosalina a new lawyer, Djufri Taufik, provide information that differs from Kamaruddin. He said his client had never heard about that fee. He also explained that his client no longer worked for PT Children Affairs and associated with Nazaruddin. About check Rp 3.2 billion, according to Djufri, Wafid borrow for SEA Games athletes activities. However, because not having money, its clients borrow to El Idris. Erman Umar, a lawyer Wafid, segendang sepenarian. He denied allegations his client receive a fee. "Wafid borrow money to Rosalina." Rusman PARAQBUEQ | DIANING SARI | Ririn AGUSTIA | SUKMA
Case netted Jakabaring
XXVI SEA Games will be held at 11 to 25 November 2011 in Jakarta and Palembang, South Sumatra. Dikebut preparation, including construction of an athlete in Jakabaring guesthouse, Kilkenny, with a capacity of 4000 athletes. Wisma it worked PT Duta Graha Indah, and now 70 percent complete.
Apparently the project was laden patgulipat. Corruption Eradication Commission found there were alleged bribe money flow from Duta Graha Indah to the Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Here's journey Wisma Jakabaring covering 6.4 hectares.
July 30, 2010
Government of South Sumatra homestead development committees in Jakabaring athletes.
August 3, 2010
The Committee proposed the construction of the guesthouse which will consist of 5 towers to the Ministry of Sports. The Committee requested assistance from development funds from the central budget (APBN).
August 12, 2010
Andi Mallarangeng after SEA Games preparation meeting at the Vice President declared the SEA Games in 2011 will use the education budget of Rp 600 billion, because the funds from the State Budget Draft Budget Changes in 2010 and 2011 was not enough. To save, a celebration is only held in Jakarta and South Sumatra, from the original in 4 provinces.
22 November 2010
Auction committee announced the PT Duta Graha Indah become potential winners, with an offering price of Rp 191.6 billion.
21 April 2011
KPK arrested the Secretary of the Ministry of Youth and Sports Wafid Muharam, Marketing Director of PT Mindo Rosalina Manulang Children Affairs, and Marketing Manager of PT Duta Graha Indah M. El Idris in the office of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. In the arrest, the KPK to find a check worth Rp 3.2 billion. Strong suspicion that the check as a fee (commission) of projects worth Rp 191 billion.
TEXT AND MATERIALS: Rusman PARAQBUEQ | SUKM
10. Unair Pioneering "ASEAN University"
Source: Antaranews, Friday, May 6, 2011 10:45 pm
Surabaya (ANTARA News) - The Unit "International Office and Partnership" (IOP), University of Airlangga (Airlangga University), Surabaya pioneers of the "ASEAN University" to develop inter-college students across the country in the scope of ASEAN.
"The plan, the courses that are exchange credits (semester credit system), inter-university in the scope of ASEAN began this month (May)," said Chairman of the IOP Unair IGAK Satrya Wibawa MCA told AFP in Surabaya, on Friday.
According to him, students who follow the "ASEAN University" that can take the course at the university in some ASEAN countries are online (in network / online), but it starts semester students who already have the basic science and English.
"If an existing application, then he can go to university who wanted to attend lectures during one semester, and its value will be recognized at universities in the ASEAN University that," he said.
Communication Science Department faculty Fisip Unair explained, universities in Indonesia who are members of the ASEAN University currently there are three that Unair, UI, and UGM.
"For universities in ASEAN, Airlangga University has cooperated with 5-6 universities in Malaysia, one university in the Philippines, 3-4 universities in Thailand, and a university in Singapore, while other countries still do not," he said.
Asked the benefits of "ASEAN University" was for the students, he states, will increase knowledge and inter-community solidarity and mutual learning ASEAN inter-university, let alone a number of universities considered more advanced than the Airlangga University.
"If we are known for excellence in the field of medicine, but in economics, science, and so perhaps we can learn to universities that have research laboratories and better than us," he said.
Moreover, he said, the Directorate General (DG) Higher Education (Higher Education) Ministry of National Education (Kemdiknas) launched the internationalization of education by the target period 2011-2015.
"For Unair own, we will be able to exchange lecturers, joint research, as well as scholarships, thus accelerating progress. Instead, we are also ready to accept students and lecturers from ASEAN countries," he said.
Likewise, Airlangga University lecturer Department of Communication Studies Dr. Ida Rachmah confirmed that his company also has developed an inter-university cooperation to the level of Master (S2).
"We've cooperated with the communication department at the National University of Singapore (NUS) for S2, so S2 Science Communication student who wants to take study in Singapore has stayed register," he said.
He added that cooperation has also been initiated with other universities in Singapore such as the National Technology University (NTU).
"On April 5 to 8 and then, I was invited NTU for a conference on the role of mass media in religious conflict," he said.
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