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PENAJAM, LELEMUKU.COM - President Joko Widodo emphasized the significance of monitoring the progress of several projects that have undergone groundbreaking in the Capital City of the Nation or Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).  He made these remarks during a media briefing on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, after planting trees at the Rehabilitation of Forests and Lands in the Core Area of the Central Government Center (KIPP) in the IKN area, Penajam Paser Utara Regency, East Kalimantan Province. "The most important thing is that the projects that have undergone groundbreaking show progress, there is development every month. Like the Nusantara Hotel, for example, it is already 34 percent completed. I asked, 'Will it be finished before August?' It will be finished," he stated. Not stopping in the current year, President Jokowi announced that in January 2024, several other development projects are planned to have their groundbreaking ceremonies in the IKN area. "I...

JAYAPURA, LELEMUKU.COM - Deep-sea research is unveiling a wealth of knowledge aimed at tapping into its economic potential while also preserving its ecosystem from damage or extinction. Indonesia, being a maritime nation with two-thirds or 77 percent of its total area consisting of water, is spearheading efforts to explore and understand the depths of its vast marine resources. According to data from the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), out of Indonesia's total 6.4 million square kilometers of water, approximately 4.4 million square kilometers are deep-sea, and the remaining 2 million square kilometers are shallow waters. This implies that 68 percent of Indonesia's maritime territory consists of deep-sea areas, reaching a minimum depth of 2,000 meters below the surface.  Despite the economic potential being equally enticing, deep-sea exploration faces challenges due to the lack of light penetrating depths up to 2,000 meters, coupled with high pressure re...

JAYAPURA, LELEMUKU.COM - The increase in illegal financial activities, particularly in the form of Online Loans (PINJOL) and online investments, has become a major focus for the Task Force for the Eradication of Illegal Financial Activities (Satgas PASTI) in Papua. A Coordination Meeting held on December 19 highlighted efforts to strengthen and consolidate in the face of this challenge. Jeri A. Yudianto, Head of the Department of Communication and Informatics of Papua Province and a member of Satgas PASTI Papua, emphasized the importance of digital literacy and financial literacy amidst the massive growth of internet users.  Social media, being a promising platform for financial activities in the virtual world, is the primary focus of supervision, especially regarding PINJOL offers and online investments. "PINJOL is a financial instrument that is easy and fast to mobilize the productive sector and SMEs. However, sufficient literacy is needed so that the public is not easi...

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM -  Indonesian parliamentarians have called for the screening of the film "His Only Son" to be halted.  Deputy Chairman of the VIII Commission of the Indonesian Parliament (DPR), Ace Hasan Syadzily believes that the story in the film does not align with the Islamic version of the story of Prophet Ibrahim. "The circulation of the film 'His Only Son' in Indonesia should be stopped or banned. The narrative of this film is full of controversy. The content of this film does not match the understanding of the history of Prophet Ibrahim (AS), which is generally believed by Muslims in Indonesia," he said in a press release on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. The film "His Only Son," produced in the United States, was released in Indonesian theaters on August 30. The film is inspired by the story of Abraham in the Christian Bible. God tested Abraham's faith through a dream, instructing him to sacrifice his only son, Isaac (the ...

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM – Amid growing concerns about the effectiveness and unity of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo, the current chair of the regional bloc, affirmed its continued unity during the three-day ASEAN summit held in Jakarta on September 7, 2023. President Jokowi addressed questions and criticisms surrounding ASEAN's ability to address regional challenges, particularly the Myanmar crisis and territorial disputes in the South China Sea. He emphasized that while there may be differences of opinion among member states, ASEAN's unity remains intact. "Lately, I’ve been hearing questions related to ASEAN: will ASEAN break up and not be able to unite? Can the ASEAN ship keep sailing?" President Jokowi stated at the summit's opening. "As a family member and as the chair of ASEAN, I want to affirm that ASEAN’s unity is still well maintained. Unity does not mean there is no differen...

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM - Petrus Bala Pattyona, the lawyer of the suspended governor of Papua, Lukas Enembe, received a call from the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) prosecutor on Sunday, July 16, 2023, around 2:00 PM local time.  The prosecutor requested Pattyona's presence to convince Lukas Enembe to agree to be taken to the Army Central Hospital (RSPAD) immediately. Lukas needed to be admitted to RSPAD urgently due to severe nausea, dizziness, and not having eaten for two days. "I was asked to come and persuade Mr. Lukas to agree to be taken to RSPAD. Yesterday (Saturday), Mr. Lukas was already willing to be taken to the hospital due to his deteriorating health. However, he was made to wait until 7:00 PM and was about to be taken at 9:00 PM when he was already asleep. Then, on the next day (Sunday), the KPK decided to take Mr. Lukas to RSPAD, but he was already angry and refused to go," explained Pattyona. Due to the difficulties in transporting Mr....

BANGKOK, LELEMUKU.COM - Thailand’s Parliament will convene on Monday with top prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat facing an uncertain path to power because of opposition in the upper house to his plan to amend the nation’s royal defamation law. Pita’s Move Forward Party won a surprise election victory in May on the back of its reform agenda, trouncing parties in the pro-royalist government that have ruled the country in some form or another since a military coup nine years ago. The party’s liberal campaign promises, which include plans to rewrite the constitution, end business monopolies and modernize the justice system and security forces, have antagonized the country’s traditional ruling elite. Move Forward’s ambition to amend the Lèse-Majesté law, which it says has been abused by the current government to silence criticism, is shaping up as its biggest hurdle to forming a government. Pita’s eight-party alliance, including the populist Pheu Thai Party, has only 31...

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM - The Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs (Kemenko Polhukam), Mahfud MD, has emphasized that the government will take three steps to follow up on public reports regarding the controversy surrounding the Al Zaytun Islamic Boarding School. These measures include criminal proceedings, administrative arrangements, and maintaining a conducive security situation. Regarding the criminal allegations, Mahfud stated that the reports targeting individuals would be pursued by the Indonesian National Police (Polri). However, Mahfud did not specify the specific criminal provisions that would be used to apprehend these individuals. "The police will take action because, based on all the reports received, the alleged criminal offenses are already clear, and the elements have been identified. They just need to be clarified during the examination," explained Mahfud MD on Saturday (24/6/2023). Regarding administrative sanctio...

WASHINGTON, LELEMUKU.COM - In a groundbreaking move, the United States Department of Justice has filed criminal charges against four Chinese chemical manufacturing companies and eight individuals for their alleged involvement in the illegal trafficking of chemicals used in the production of fentanyl. Fentanyl, a highly addictive painkiller, has been a major contributor to the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States. This marks the first time the US has taken legal action against Chinese companies responsible for manufacturing precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl. The indictments come as a significant step in addressing the issue at its source. During his recent visit to China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need for greater cooperation from China in curbing the flow of fentanyl. However, despite efforts to stabilize the intense rivalry between the two nations, tensions resurfaced after US President Joe Biden referred to Chinese leader Xi Jinpi...

JAYAPURA, LELEMUKU.COM - Swiss-Belhotel Jayapura, a well-known hotel in Papua, has just announced its latest promotional offer for the month of May, called Crazy May Deals. This exciting promo provides a range of benefits for guests who choose to stay at the hotel during the promotional period. Starting from IDR 900,000 net/night, guests can enjoy a comfortable night's stay in a Superior room with breakfast for two included. In addition to this, guests who book their stay during May 2023 will also receive a one-month Swimming Pool Membership, allowing them to take advantage of the hotel's stunning pool facilities. General Manager of Swiss-Belhotel Jayapura, Elvriani Girsang, expressed his excitement for the promo, saying, "This promotion is valid throughout the month of May, with the stay period from May 5th to May 31st, 2023." Aside from the complimentary swimming pool membership, guests can also enjoy other facilities, such as free access to the sauna an...

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM - The illegal sale of government-issued weapons and ammunition by rogue Indonesian soldiers to separatist rebels in the Papua region surged in 2022, military officials said, warning that service members caught aiding the separatists could face execution. Twenty-seven cases of such illicit sales by army personnel were reported last year, compared with 10 in 2021 in six Papua provinces, Adm. Yudo Margono, commander of the Indonesian military (TNI), said this week. The military will harshly punish any personnel involved in such transactions, including buying and selling illegal weapons, TNI spokesman Rear Adm. Julius Widjojono said. Headquarters will continue monitoring to prevent illegal weapons trading, especially in the far-eastern Papua region, he said. “In the future, Adm. Yudo will impose maximum punishment, the death penalty, if military personnel are found to have committed wrongdoing,” Julius told BenarNews on Thursday. Indonesia as a whole is noto...

DENPASAR, LELEMUKU.COM - Two major religious observances coincided in Indonesia on Wednesday as Nyepi, a Balinese Hindu festival, shut down most activity on Bali island for 24 hours, and Muslims prepared to begin the Ramadan month of fasting and prayer. In a rare alignment of these observances, whose dates shift each year because the religions follow lunar calendars, Balinese Hindus abstained from work, travel, entertainment and using electricity during Nyepi, which fell on Wednesday and was to last until Thursday morning. Muslims, who are Indonesia’s religious majority but a minority on Bali, meanwhile were expecting to start observing Ramadan on Wednesday night, followed by their first full day of dawn-to-dusk fasting the next day. To respect both faiths, interfaith leaders and local authorities in Bali agreed on some measures. Muslims were asked to perform their prayers at home or at nearby mosques without loudspeakers or bright lights, while businesses were banned from ad...

JAYAPURA, LELEMUKU.COM - Head of Public Relations of Papua Regional Police, Kombes Ignatius Benny Ady, confirmed the arrest of Papua Governor Lukas Enembe in a bribery case that is currently being handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Jakarta. "Yes, the information I received from Head of the Operational Bureau of the Papua Regional Police is that the KPK arrested Lukas Enembe," he said on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Benny said that the arrest was a continuation of the legal process that ensnared Lukas Enembe. He added that Polda will deploy security forces after the arrest. "That is a legal effort by the KPK," Benny said in a written message. In addition, Benny said that Lukas Enembe is being held at Mako Brimob Kotaraja Abepura. Later, he said, Lukas Enembe will be taken to Jakarta for further legal process. Lukas Enembe was officially declared a suspect by the KPK for alleged bribery and gratification of a number of development proj...

BANGKOK, LELEMUKU.COM - The United States says it will help Thailand and the Philippines with a new civilian nuclear technology to reduce climate-damaging emissions, but experts warn the final products are years away from being operational and other hurdles exist. Plans by the U.S. to supply its longtime Southeast Asian allies with so-called small modular reactors (SMRs) were unveiled during Vice President Kamala Harris’ trip to both countries in recent days. While attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meetings in Bangkok last weekend, Harris launched a new clean energy partnership with Thailand. From there, the vice president went to the Philippines where she announced that Washington and Manila were starting negotiations on the 123 Agreement, which would allow for civilian nuclear cooperation. The U.S. nuclear technology plans for Thailand and the Philippines are firsts involving Southeast Asian nations. The SMRs, which can be as small as a bucket and transportab...

BANGKOK, LELEMUKU.COM - A bomb blast that injured dozens of people and killed a police officer at a housing compound for police in Thailand’s Deep South should be investigated as a possible “war crime,” Human Rights Watch said Wednesday in condemning the attack. The massive explosion from a bomb-rigged pickup on Tuesday afternoon targeted a compound where police officers and their families live in Mueang Narathiwat, a district of Narathiwat province, authorities said. Some children, including a 1-year-old, were among the injured. A police captain was the lone fatality in the attack by suspected separatist rebels. “The unlawful bombing of an apartment building crowded with police officers and their families appeared aimed at causing the greatest possible loss of civilian life,” said Elaine Pearson, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “Those responsible should be investigated for apparent war crimes.” According to the New York-based rights watchdog group, international laws of...

BANDUNG, LELEMUKU.COM - A strong, shallow earthquake struck Indonesia’s main island of Java Monday, killing at least 162 people and injuring hundreds. The head of the country’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency said the earthquake damaged and toppled dozens of buildings. West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil said that more 13,000 people whose homes had been heavily damaged were being transported to evacuation centers. Hundreds of injured people fled into the streets of Cianjur, some covered in blood and debris. The U.S. Geological Survey said Cianjur was the epicenter of the magnitude 5.6 quake. Shaking was felt in the capital, Jakarta, about 70 kilometers away, where some high-rise buildings were evacuated. "The majority of those who died were children," Kamil said. He said many were public school students who had finished their regular classes for the day and were taking extra lessons at Islamic schools. Cianjur is known for having many Islamic boarding schools and mo...

DOHA, LELEMUKU.COM - Qatar on Sunday opened the Middle East's first FIFA World Cup 2022 before global leaders and soccer fans who have poured into this energy-rich nation after it was battered by a regional boycott and international criticism. With American actor Morgan Freeman's dulcet voice and an Arabian theme with camels, the opening ceremony began with a promise of "everyone is welcome." Regardless of the outcome of Qatar versus Ecuador on the pitch, Doha already has drawn Saudi Arabia's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the opening ceremony and inaugural match of the tournament. That Prince Mohammed, whose nation had closed Qatar's only land border to the world through the kingdom over a yearslong political dispute, will attend shows how far the rapprochement between the two nations has gone. Newspaper columns during the crisis had even suggested digging a trench along the 87-kilometer (54-mile) border and filling it with nuclear was...