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| Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| The faster the better |
 Popularity of presidential candidate Jusuf Kalla-wiranto (JK-Win) increased in mid-June 2009 period compared to May 2009. JK-Win’s popularity increased by 4.83 percent to 17.20 percent last week, up from 12.37 percent last month, a survey says. The Policy and Development Strategy Research Center (Puskaptis) said survey found that the popularity of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Boediono pair and the Megawati Soekarnoputri-Prabowo Subianto duo had dropped by 5.24 percent from around 57 percent and 2.09 percent from 24 percent respectively.
Perhaps, this proves that the message delivered by JK-Win, the faster the better, successful.
Vision and mission
Commitment of all the candidates related problems of unemployment and poverty has not been seen clearly and firmly, especially about the welfare of the people.
On security issues, we must update the military equipment that is capable of maintaining the mainland and Indonesian archipelago. And how to improving the welfare of soldiers and their families are also the most important things that must be considered by the next leader.
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| Saturday, June 20, 2009 |
| Irrawaddy Doplhins nearly extinct |
 Sumatran elephants, orangutans, eagle and other rare animals more endangered due to hunting and also damage of the protected forest. In fact, animal and human conflict doesn’t only happening in indonesia. According to international conservation groups, dolphins Mekong River in Phnom Penh, Vietnam, is nearly extinct. WWF says, only 64 of 76 Irrawaddy dolphins was in the Mekong River, after the level of toxic pesticides, mercury and other pollutant found in more than 50 calves that died since 2003.
WWF are currently investigating how the contamination to the environment has been overrun Mekong, through a stream of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and China's southern province, Yunan. The Organization suspected that high-level findings of mercury in some fish of a dolphins death comes from gold mining activities. WWF adds that Irrawaddy dolphins (Orcaella brevirostris) in Cambodia and Laos are requiring health programs to prevent the impact of pollution on their immune system.
Marriage among the small population that can also bolster the weak immun system of dolphin that died young. All that happens in the child's dolphin is new under the age of two weeks.
Irrawaddy dolphin Mekong River, occupy the region 190 kilometers (118 miles) in Cambodia and Laos, have been recorded in the condition of critical danger since 2004, said WWF.
Thousands of Irrawaddy dolphins in the Mekong River caughted by illegal fishing nets, although the river is considered as sacred place in Cambodia and Laos. Layer of fat porpoise is used as a lubricant for the engine-and fuel lamps.
also read: sumatran elephant
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| posted by 100% Indonesian @ 10:52 AM |
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| Wednesday, June 17, 2009 |
| Suramadu Bridge |
 The Suramadu Bridge, also known as the Surabaya–Madura Bridge, also known as jembatan Suramadu, is a bridge with three cable-stayed sections constructed between Surabaya on the island of Java and the town of Bangkalan on the island of Madura in Indonesia. Opened on June 10, 2009, the 5.4-km bridge is the longest in Indonesia and the first bridge to cross the Madura Strait.
Began Wednesday (17 / 6) at 00.00 WIB, all road users who travel on the Suramadu Bridge must pay the toll rates according to conditions. In addition to operational Suramadu vehicle, all vehicles travel in the bridge must pay toll.
Here are toll rates applicable in suramadu:
1. Class I (sedan, jeep, pickup / small truck and bus) Rp 30.000
2. Class II, 2 axle trucks Rp 45.000
3. Class III, 3 axle truck Rp 60.000
4. Class IV, 4 axle truck Rp 75.000
5. Class V, 5 axle truck or more Rp 90.000
6. motorcycle (class VI) Rp3.000.
source/image:
wikipedia/google
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| posted by 100% Indonesian @ 11:11 AM |
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| Tuesday, June 16, 2009 |
| Sail Bunaken 2009 [Visit Indonesia Year 2009] |
 The international event Sail Bunaken 2009 will held on August 12 – 20 and take place in Manado, North Sulawesi. I agree with the words of the governor sulawesi, this event will be bigger than Bunaken Festival. Sail Bunaken 2009 bring around thousands sailors from all over the world, and might be record breaking to be participated in by more than 1,500 divers. On this event there are parades of the world's best fleet and a Darwin to Manado yacht rally, and also include a sailing pass, a fly pass, a city parade, seminar, an admiral dinner, water sports, traditional sports, a crew party, tourism and recreation, a cultural performance, and a food gathering of ship crew members.
The Sail Bunaken 2009 is aimed at strengthening seamen brotherhood and international relations, as well as promoting North Sulawesi as a gate of East Asia. Foreign participants are also expected to be able to see the beautiful scenery of North Sulawesi`s sea, especially Bunaken National Marine Park [the Bunaken National Marine Park, one of the world`s best of its kind, covers a total surface area of 89,065 hectares, 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water].
The Sail Bunaken will be the largest maritime event ever organized in Asia because it will involve 24 warships, 150 sail boats, and cruise ships from 26 countries. The warship parade will be participated in by among other things USS George Washington, one of the world`s largest aircraft carriers, with around 5,000 crew members on board.
Sail Bunaken 2009 is jointly organized by the Ministry of Marine and Fishery Affairs, Provincial Administration of North Sulawesi, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, and Navy Force of Indonesia, supported by the The Directorate General of Immigration and other government institutions.
Information and Registration
Secretariat for the Regional Plan of Action to Promote Responsible Fishing Practices including combating IUU fishing in the Region:
Mina Bahari II Building, 15th floor
Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 16, Jakarta 11010, Indonesia
Phone : +6221 352 3151
Fax : +6221 352 0346
Email : rpoa@dkp.go.id
Website : www.rpoa_sec.dkp.go.id
Contact Person
Mr. Ardi mobile: +62 8588 0267 419 email: rpoa_operator@yahoo.com
Mrs. Ratih mobile:+62 818 0624 8773 / +62 814 103 100 14 email: privacy_of79@yahoo.com
OR please open sailbunaken2009
image: anaksemeru.blogspot
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| posted by 100% Indonesian @ 12:25 PM |
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| Saturday, June 13, 2009 |
| Bali host the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific |
 Bali -Indonesia- will host the 9th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific (ICAAP) – the biggest congress on HIV and AIDS in the region from 9 - 13 August 2009. Approximately 3,000 delegates from 51 Asian and 14 Pacific countries are expected to attend this congress. The theme of the 9th ICAAP is “Empowering People, Strengthening Networks” to support a vibrant community of empowered people, all across Asia and the Pacific, to mobilize a holistic and more effective response to the cross-border challenges of today’s HIV pandemic.
The Local Organizing Committee Chair, Prof. Dr. Zubairi Djoerban, Sp.PD-KHOM, who is also the Chair of the Indonesian AIDS Society (Masyarakat Peduli AIDS Indonesia), said “we recognise that ICAAP is the second largest AIDS forum in the world and are grateful for the confidence in Indonesia to host this important meeting. We are inspired by the decision and will work hard to assure that the congress activities will advance regional efforts to respond effectively to the challenge of HIV and AIDS today and in the future.”
Mr. JVR Prasada Rao, Director, Regional Support Team, Asia and the Pacific, Joint United Nations Program on AIDS (UNAIDS), added, “the 9th ICAAP promises to be an even better and bigger conference than previous ICAAPs. There will be evidence-based discussion on whether Universal Access can be an achievable goal by 2010 for many countries in Asia and the Pacific. Every facet of the epidemic and the region’s responses are featured in the wide array of session and activities.”
The congress will take place at the Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) in Nusa Dua, and is scheduled to be officially opened on 9 August by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in a ceremony at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) Cultural Park.
ICAAP is a biennial gathering for the release and discussion of scientific, programmatic and policy developments in the global response to HIV/AIDS and is convened by AIDS Society of Asia and the Pacific (ASAP). In his message to the 9th ICAAP, Professor Myung-Hwan Cho, President of ASAP said that “Indonesia has been given the opportunity to take bold and innovative steps n support of the regional response to HIV and AIDS. Countries of Asia and other regions will be waiting to see Indonesia take the lead.”
According to the Independent Commission on AIDS in Asia (2008), AIDS remains the most likely cause of death and loss of work days among people aged 15 to 44. The number of people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Asia in 2007 is an estimated 5 million, with a number of new infections (380,000) comparatively speaking equal to the number of people who died from AIDS-related illnesses (380,000). In Oceania an estimated 740,000 people were living with HIV in 2007 of which 13,000 were new infections.
Reaching the Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) on HIV and AIDS requires all member countries to halt and reverse the spread of the epidemic by 2015; this includes the Universal Access target of 2010 whereby all those who need treatment should also receive it, and the urgency to strengthen each country’s health system to ensure effective delivery of services and response.
Mr Rao continued, “what is really impressive is that the conference will showcase the immense progress made by community groups, working together and in partnership with government and other partners, in spearheading the response in many countries in the Asia Pacific region.”
Similar to previous ICAAPs, sessions will be divided into Plenary Sessions where distinguished researchers, community leaders and policy specialists share the latest information and experiences; 24 symposia on topics such as addressing legal barriers and criminalization of at-risk populations, and a leadership session for delegates from the Pacific region; 64 oral sessions on topics related to prevention, care support and treatment of HIV and AIDS, understanding socio-cultural, economic and political determinants in the AIDS response, and on leadership.
Besides these, 32 skills-building workshops will also be held to help delegates improve various skills that can apply to their daily work; Satellite Meetings and Exhibitions showcase the efforts of civil society and the private sector in the response to HIV and AIDS.
Distinguished guest speakers will include Michel Sidibe, UNAIDS Executive Director; Michel Kazatchkine, Director of the Global Fund for AIDS, TB and Malaria (GFATM); Kyung-Wha Kang, UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights; Dr Nafiz Sadik, Special Envoy for AIDS in Asia and the Pacific; Myung Hwan Cho, President of AIDS Society of Asia and Pacific (ASAP) and representatives from Seven Sisters, Asia Pacific Network of People Living with HIV (APN+), Asia Pacific Network of Sex Workers (APNSW), CARAM Asia, Asian Harm Reduction Network (AHRN), APCASO, APN Rainbow.
A Community Forum will also take place before the congress on 7–8 August , where various communities each have their own conference to identify and share common issues and experiences. Seven communities will be represented including people living with HIV (PLHIV); Injecting Drug Users (IDU); Interfaith; Men who have sex with Men (MSM) and Transgender; Sex Workers; Women, including Lesbians; and Youth.
The Asia-Pacific Village will be a friendly, fun and colourful venue to celebrate the region’s diversity, with arts and music performances, small group discussions, informal education activities, and regional stalls selling handicrafts and snacks made by people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. The Asia-Pacific Village will be open to the general public.
Prior to the official opening ceremony on 9 August, a high-level meeting of AIDS Ambassadors will be held, co-hosted by the First Lady and National AIDS Ambassador, Mrs. Ani Bambang Yudhoyono, and AIDS Ambassador of Australia, Murray Proctor. The AIDS Ambassador’s Meeting will address the role of AIDS Ambassadors in the region in mobilizing greater action and accountability for the response.
For more information, please contact:
Public Information Officer: Ristya Paramita
Ph. 62-21-39838845/46 - Email. ristya.paramita@icaap9.org
Congress Coordinator: Elis Widen
Ph. 62-21-39838845/46 - Email. elis.widen@icaap9.org
Pacto Convex: Ika Nazaruddin
Ph - Email. Ika.nazar@cbn.net.id
source: www.icaap9.org
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| Elephant and human conflict (4 Elephants found dead) |
 Four Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) found dead in lampung. Two elephants found dead female aged about 20 years, and one small elephant tails age of five years. One other elephants found dead in a charred burnt. According to the Conservation of Natural Resources (BKSDA), they found evidence of poison deliberately be smeared on the palm tree. This incident occurred because the elephant and human conflict.
The Jakarta Post wrote, Wild Sumatran elephants from the Way Kambas National Park (TNWK) have destroyed hundreds of hectares of rice and other crops in several villages in the three districts of Labuhan Ratu, Way Jepara and Purbolinggo, in East Lampung Regency. The attacks caused panic among local residents as the animals strayed in to residential areas. Labuhan Ratu Ruslani resident, 40, said Wednesday that Villagers were frightened because previously some had been stomped to death by raging elephants.
Director of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment’s (Walhi) Lampung branch said environmental damage in the elephants’ habitats through rampant illegal logging was behind the attacks. “We can’t just blame the elephants. They wouldn’t do this if their habitat was still intact”.
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| Wednesday, June 10, 2009 |
| SBY inaugurate Suramadu bridge |
 There was a demonstration for 3 minutes before President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono inaugurate Suramadu bridges. According to the news, demonstrations are conducted by SRMI (Serikat Rakyat Miskin Indonesia). Thank to police who have been successfully disperse the action.
Security situation during a ceremony is very strict. From the traffic to the official announcement, is also a very strict examination of the invitation. As a result, going long queue [invitation was around 6500 people].
To go to a tent ceremony in the Village Sekar Bungo, District Labang Bangkalan, each person is examined under strict metal detectors, including the default item. Even lighter and the cigarette were taken by officers. No exception cameraman, photographer, reporter equipment documentation required to be examined first. This also resulted in long queue.
With the speed of 40 km / hour, a motorcycle rider will feel more relaxed and comfortable. In addition they can easily control the speed when the wind on the sea temperature is high.
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| Tuesday, June 02, 2009 |
| Air France missing |
 Airbus 330-200 aircraft type numbered flight 447 that carries 228 passengers and crew, each of 216 passengers and 12 crew, lost in the journey from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to Charles de Gaulle airport, Paris. It left Rio de Janeiro, Sunday at 19:00 local time, and will arrive in Paris, Monday at 11:15 local time (around 16:15 WIB).
Air France announced that victims aboard flight 447 missing over the Atlantic came from 32 countries; 2 American, 1 Argentine, 1 Austrian, 1 Belgian, 58 Brazilians, 5 British, 1 Canadian, 9 Chinese, 1 Croat, 1 Danish, 1 Dutch, 1 Estonian, 61 French, 1 Gambian, 25 Germans, 4 Hungarians, 3 Irish, 1 Icelander, 9 Italians, 5 Lebanese, 2 Morrocans, 3 Norwegians, 1 Philippino, 2 Polish, 1 Romanian, 1 Russian, 2 Spanish, 3 Slovakians, 1 Swede, 1 South African, 6 Swiss and 1 Turk.
The location of the last aircraft is not known at this time. Anything that will happen later we hope that all passengers and aircraft in the brisk conditions.
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