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.