Japanese ordered Jokowi to repeal the Law of Mineral and Coal Mining

Coal mining activity in Indonesia

Governor of Jakarta Joko Widodo aka Jokowi called a meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Fumio Kishida, at Jakarta City Hall on Tuesday, 12 August 2014 Various matters discussed in the meeting that lasted about 30 minutes.

According to Jokowi, one of which is discussed is the question of Law Number 4 Year 2009 on Mineral and Coal mining which start taking effect this year. Fumio requested that the issue be discussed again, especially in terms of export ban on raw mining products.

But Jokowi confirms that it will remain governed by the constitution. "We will stick to the Law. Just the technique how the law will be implemented will be discussed again with Japan," said Jokowi.

Indonesia will print new money

Indonesian rupiah

Bank Indonesia will issue new money, this Indonesian rupiah will be named the unitary state of Republic of Indonesia money will officially circulate at the Anniversary of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 2014.

Bank Indonesia Executive Director of the Department of Communications, Tirta Segara, said that the new printing of money will replace the money that had been circulating in the community, but there will be no change in the value of the money.

Joko Widodo want his minister leave political parties

Joko Widodo at transition team base, Menteng, Jakarta

Indonesian President that was elected in 2014, Joko Widodo insisted that he wants anyone who will become his minister that come from political party cadres must abandon their attributes.

"I want a minister who was separated from political parties attributes," said Jokowi after meeting with Jokowi-JK Transition Team in the Office of Transition Team at Situbondo Street, Menteng, Central Jakarta.

This Jakarta Governor was reluctant to mention what the reason. What is clear, he added, until now the plan that each minister must not affiliated with a political party is still being discussed internally. "Yes, but this is still being discussed," said Jokowi.

Indonesian sex Jihad for ISIS is granted heaven for sure

Sex slave for ISIS

Chairman of the Indonesian Cleric Council, Din Syamsudin said the emergence of the leaflet pamphlet "Sex Slave for ISIS" at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University at Jakarta is a form of provocation by irresponsible parties, that pamphlet said that sex Jihad for ISIS is granted heaven for sure. According to him, it is a form of leaflets to incite conflict among Indonesian Muslims.

"I ask people to relax and not be provoked emotions when viewing the contents of the pamphlet," Din said, when contacted on Friday, August 8th 2014 "There are indications break discredit Islam as a religion."

Indonesia revised the Benchmark Price of Sugar

Indonesian sugar cane farmers

The government plans to review the Farmer Standard Price of white crystal sugar at year 2014. Commerce Minister, Muhammad Lutfi said, Farmer Standard Price of white crystal sugar will be set to IDR 8,500 per kilogram.

"This is an attempt to correct the impediments to the sale of the sugar," said Lutfi at the Ministry of Commerce, Friday, August 8, 2014.

He added that as long as there are concerns of farmers about the drop in sugar prices due to leakage of the sugar industry. Moreover, refined sugar import quota in 2014 is still alive and on his way to Indonesia. "Refined sugar import quota this year was more than 2.8 million tons," he said.

Indonesian authorities banned Mavrodi Mondial Moneybox (MMM)

MMM is booming in Indonesia

 Kusumaningtuti S. Soetiono, members of the Board of Education and the Commissioner of Consumer Protection Division of the Financial Services Authority, asking the public to be wary at investment offers or raising funds in the community. The reason, not all institutions offering this fund raising included in financial institutions.

"Not all activity in the field of financial is called financial services institutions," said Kusumaningtuti in the "National Seminar on Strategies and Challenges in Financial Education for Housewife and Small Medium Business, at the Sari Pan Pacific, Thursday, August 7, 2014.

Financial institutions are recognized and given permission by the Financial Services Authority, she said, simply financial institutions such as banking, capital markets, insurance, pension funds, securities, and mortgages.

Juventus crushed Indonesia 8-1

Indonesia Super League All Star vs Juventus

Juventus successfully won a greatest victory over ISL All Star with 8-1 in a match that was held at the Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (6 August) night.

In the game, eight goals scored by Andrea Pirlo, Fernando Llorente (3 goals), Sebastian Giovinco, Kingsley Coman, Carlos Tevez and Simone Pepe. While one goal of the ISL All Star created by Srdan Lopicic.

Juventus was shocked by Srdan Lopicic quick goals in the second minute. Receiving the ball from Gustavo Lopez corner kick, Lopicic is able to make this assist became a goal, flick goal that trick Juventus goalkeeper, Gianluigi Buffon.

30 Indonesian citizens have joined the ISIS

Indonesian at ISIS army

Indonesian involvement in extremist groups ISIS has been confirmed. Having previously appeared in a ISIS propaganda video, the National Counter-Terrorism Agency records more and more Indonesian citizen who moved to Syria to join ISIS.

"Our data approximately 30 people have been there and fight on ISIS side. They are the former inmates of terrorism cases that have come out of prison and some of them were fugitive of terrorism case in Indonesia," said Chief of Indonesia National Counter-Terrorism Agency, Ansyaad Mbai when contacted on Wednesday (6/8).

Jokowi-JK Register Lawsuit to Constitutional Court

Joko Widodo and Jusuf Kalla with their wife

Not to be outdone from Prabowo-Hatta, the legal team of Joko Widodo and Jusuf Kalla also submitting a request for dispute 2014 election results for president and vice president as a related party to the Constitutional Court.

The lawsuit was filed yesterday to the Constitutional Court by the Chief of Joko Widodo legal team, Andi M Asrun and Sirra Prayuna. "Legal Team of Joko Widodo dan Jusuf Kalla has been register the lawsuit and submit the letter of authorization to the Court," said Sirra in Jakarta, Tuesday (05/08/2014).

Indonesia Prepare Best Team To Beat Juventus FC

Juventus FC, Italy League, Serie A Champions 2013/2014

PT Liga Indonesia, as the operator of Indonesia Super League competition tried to prepare the best team to face Italian team Juventus FC at the Bung Karno Main Stadium Jakarta, 6 August.

Media Manager of PT Liga Indonesia, Asep Saputra in Jakarta on Wednesday, said that it has set up 18 of the best players that are selected strictly by the technical team. This player comes from competing teams at Indonesia Super League.

"The names of our players have been released. But there is some information that there was two or three players not released by the club's since the start of the Indonesia Super League on this August," he said.

Xiaomi failed to sell its product in Indonesia

Xiaomi Mi-3 failed to enter Indonesia legaly

Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi step to expand its market to Indonesia and Brazil was blocked due to the certification process that is considered convoluted.

As quoted from the Wall Street Journal, VP for Global Operations Xiaomi, Hugo Barra said that in Indonesia and Brazil, the process (certification) can reach six months to meet local standards and obtain certification to sell the product.

However, Android phones Xiaomi still targeted to be sold to the Indonesian market by the end of August.

No specific mention of what the underlying issues the certification process difficulties experienced by Xiaomi. Previously, Motorola had the same problem with the launch of its G Moto delayed up to four months.

Indonesia sell very cheap natural gas to South Korea

Tangguh Field, West Papua, Indonesia

Indonesia is still exporting natural gas at low prices to South Korea. It costs $ 4.1 per MMBTU until 2034. however it is very difficult to raise the export price of gas, because there is no renegotiation clause in the contract of sale of gas.

"Fujian with Korea is different. Because on the gas export contract to Fujian there is a price review (assessment rates) once every 4 years. Korea does not exist, then the challenge is there," said Chief Executive Indonesia Oil and Gas, Johanes Widjonarko at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources office, Jakarta.

Indonesia protest to ISIS which states that Pancasila is pagan

ISIS in Indonesia

Religious Affairs Minister, Lukman Hakim Saifuddin asked Muslims in Indonesia not to join in the group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Lukman also called ISIS against Pancasila ideology.

"Saying Pancasila as ansorut or pagan that must be fought is very out of line," said Lukman in a written statement on Friday (1/8).

Previous group of Indonesian citizens have appeared in a video released by recruitment group of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). A man named Abu Muhammad al-Indonesi urging Muslims in Indonesia to joined the group struggle.

Conflict in Ambon, Maluku, 5 people were killed

Police clean up the Ambon clashes site

Seith and Negeri Lima villagers, Sub Salahutu, Ambon Island, Maluku Tengah re-engage clash and attack each other on Thursday (31/7) evening. Conflict between rural residents resulted in five people were killed.

Collision occurred in Nanhai which is the border of the neighboring village, around 16.00 WIT. Assault of Nahai because people of Seith do not accept the dead of a Seith citizen, namely Benjamin (30) died as a result of stabbing in Nahai.

Benjamin lost due to bleeding puncture wounds in the head and left buttock. Victims could run into RSUD Haulussy, Kudamati Ambon, but his life is not preserved as a result of severe injuries.

The number of accidents in Indonesia dropped 14 percent during Eid homecoming

Traffic Jam during Eid homecoming

Indonesia Police Headquarters said during Lebaran, July 22 until July 29, 2014 or during the 8 days of Operation Ketupat 2014,the number of accidents decrease than last year.

Based on Data of Ketupat Operation 2014, specifically on July 29, 2014 is known to occur 188 times accidents, with 42 deaths, 76 severe injuries and 278 minor injuries.

Head of Public Information Bureau Police Headquarters General Boy Amar said when compared with last year, there was a decrease in the number of accidents by 14 percent within 8 days of Ketupat Operation.

Jackie Chan was appointed as Indonesia Tourism ambassador

Jackie Chan and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

Actor and action movie star Jackie Chan from Hong Kong appointed as Indonesia tourism ambassador specifically for the Chinese market.

Director of Tourism Promotion of Foreign Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Nia Niscaya said that the Indonesian government would be officially appointed veteran actor who was born in Hong Kong Victoria Peak 7 April 1954 Jackie Chan as the tourism ambassador for Indonesia in the near future.

"The coronation will officially be on August 30, 2014 in China International Travelmart event in Guang Zho," said Nia.

One child was killed when Jusuf Kalla held eid open house

Handika, 11 years old killed at Jusuf Kalla Eid open house

Kalla's residence, crammed with thousands of people who want to shake hands or get charity with the vice president elected for 2014-2019. Because of the dense, one boy was killed in open house at Jalan Haji Bau, Makassar.

Jusuf Kalla and family expressed deep sorrow over the incident. That Joko Widodo pair also will sympathize the victim's family.

Since Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in the morning, thousands of people thronged the house of Jusuf Kalla in Makassar. There are some people who trampled in the incident.

Will Jokowi raise the subsidized fuel prices soon?

Will Jokowi raise the price of subsidized fuel?

The issue of subsidy allocations of fuel that continue growing will be heavy homework for the new president.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Chairul Tanjung said that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will still negotiate the allocation of fuel subsidy with the next president. Until now could not be discussed because one of the presidential candidates still file a lawsuit to the Constitutional Court.

According to Chairul Tanjung, the President wants to create a different tradition during this time of transition rule. One of them were provide as much information to the new president.

13 Prisoners of KPK averse Eid Salat in Cipinang Prison

 

Prisoners of Corruption Eradiacation Commission

A total of 13 male inmates from the Corruption Eradication Commission previously planned for 1435 Hijri Eid prayers in the house hold Class I Cipinang canceled. The reason they do not want is because of covered by the media and also the safety factor.

The thirteen people who refused to perform Eid prayers at the Cipinang Prison is a former Democratic Party chairman Anas Urbaningrum, former Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Democratic Party Alifian Andi Mallarangeng, former PKS president Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq, Ahmad fathanah and former Chairman of the Constitutional Court Akil Mochtar, brother of Governor of Banten non active Chaeri Wardana, former BI deputy governor Budi Mulya, Bogor regent Rachmat Yasin, Regent filigree Ade Swara, Mayor of Palembang Romi Herton, Heru Laksono and Tafsir Nurchamid.

Foreign workers in Indonesia are now limited

Foreign worker in Indonesia

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has signed a Presidential Decree (Decree) No. 72 Year 2014 on the Use of Foreign Workers and Implementation of Education and Workforce Training Companion. Under that regulation, for every foreign worker hired by a company, then an assistant labor Indonesian citizen must also be recruited.

"The appointment of Indonesian workers as Labor Companion implemented for the transfer of technology and skills," in accordance with the wording of Article 12 of this regulation.

Not only give a local companion, every worker in the company that makes the criteria also required to provide training equivalent to that occupied the competence of the foreign workers.

Prabowo attended the Open House at the Presidential Palace

Prabowo Subianto at President Open House Eid 2014

2014 Presidential Candidates, Prabowo Subianto attending the open house of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the State Palace, Jakarta, Monday (07/28/2014) at around 10:05 pm.

Accompanied by Vice Chairman Gerindra, Fadli Zon, Prabowo arrived and immediately greeted officials and politicians who had earlier arrived, that was Chairman of the Golkar Party, Aburizal Bakrie, Golkar politician Novanto, and the Minister of Manpower and Transmigration and Chairman of the National Awakening Party Muhaimin Iskandar, as well as Chief General Police Sutarman.

President is scheduled to attend Ied 2014 prayers at the Istiqlal Mosque

Presiden Indonesia at Istiqlal Mosque

As in previous years, this time on Eid 2014, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to attend the Eid prayers at the Istiqlal Mosque.

Similarly, as written in Ied prayers activity sheet issued by the board of Istiqlal Mosque.

"Every year Presiden does pray here with his mother, on the other hand there are also officials," said Abdul Salam Abu Hurairah, Istiqlal public speaker.

Indonesian Government Set Eid falls on Monday, June 28, 2014

See the new moon of Eid 2014

Hearing about 1 Syawal 1435 H or Eid 2014

Government through the Minister of Religious Affairs, Lukman Hakim Saifuddin set 1 Syawal 1435 H or Eid 2014, falls on Monday (28/07/2014).

This decision was taken after the government held a hearing about Shawwal 1435 H in the Office of Religious Affairs, Jalan MH Thamrin, Jakarta, Sunday (07/27/2014) evening.

Determination of 1 Shawwal is done through observation of the young crescent moon (hilal) in accordance with the MUI fatwa No. 2 Year 2004 concerning the establishment of Shawwal and Dhu al-Hijjah is based methods rukyatul Hilal and Hisab by the Indonesian Government.