PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BBRI) recorded a profit increase during 2012 amounted to 22.79 percent or Rp 18.5 trillion. The increase in profit is due to micro credit and small medium enterprises (SMEs) are soaring.

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia Tbk (BBRI) recorded a profit increase during 2012 amounted to 22.79 percent or Rp 18.5 trillion. The increase in profit is due to micro credit and small medium enterprises (SMEs) are soaring.

BRI President Director Sofyan Basir explain the increase in SME loans since the company operates a policy of prudential banking units to expand the network of e-channel. In addition, as did the development of e-banking, including products and other IT-based services.

"The increase in profit was due to income from interest-based (fee-based income), which rose 47.8 percent to Rp 8.2 trillion," he added during a press conference in Jakarta, Thursday (01/31/2013).

Meanwhile, the increase in the loan portfolio over the same period reached 22.8 percent, from Rp 283.53 trillion to Rp 348.23 trillion. The details of the Rp 106.8 trillion micro credit, retail credit Rp 137.09 trillion, Rp 16.52 trillion intermediate credit, corporate loans and credit Rp 37.99 trillion to Rp 49.82 trillion SOEs. While the ratio of non-performing loans (NPL) has declined from 2.3 percent to just 1.78 percent.

The highest NPL ratio of credit contributed medium (5.09 percent) and the smallest is the corporate credit that only 1 percent. For third-party funds (DPK) recorded an increase of 17.18 percent from Rp 372.15 trillion to Rp 436.1 trillion. The details of Rp 79.1 trillion current account, savings and time deposits of Rp 182.29 trillion to Rp 174.7 trillion.

"The portion of savings and deposits reached respectively 41.8 percent and 40.06 percent. While demand is only 18.14 percent," he added. This year, BRI targets 15-18 percent profit increase. If there is an increase of at least 15 percent, its profits could exceed Rp 20 trillion more.

Wall Street closed in the red zone in trading Thursday (01/31/2013) local time. Data compiled by Bloomberg shows, at 1600 New York, the Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.3 percent to 1498.11.

Wall Street closed in the red zone in trading Thursday (01/31/2013) local time. Data compiled by Bloomberg shows, at 1600 New York, the Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.3 percent to 1498.11.


Wall Street closed in the red zone in trading Thursday (01/31/2013) local time. Data compiled by Bloomberg shows, at 1600 New York, the Standard & Poor's 500 index fell 0.3 percent to 1498.11. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.4 percent to 13860.58.

Approximately 7.1 billion shares changed hands in the transaction last day of January. This figure is 16 percent above its average quarterly transaction volume.

One of the leading Wall Street sentiment is the performance of listed companies trimmed under analyst estimates.

The movement also affect the number of shares of the U.S. market. One of them namely, United Parcel Service Inc. fell 2.4 percent after predicting drop in profits due to the low number of deliveries due to the global crisis. Then, there is the Dow Chemical Co., which fell 7 percent after the company's earnings below forecast due to declining sales in Europe.

ConocoPhillips shares also fell 5.1 percent after it said its oil and gas will reach its lowest level this year. Meanwhile, shares of Qualcomm Inc. and JDS Uniphase Corp. each rallied 3.9 percent and 17 percent in the middle income is better than anticipated.

In addition, market participants also chose to wait for data on U.S. employment will be released today.

"The market needs fresh air to breathe. Unless the economic news is significantly above or below expectations, then the market will move down. Diverse data potentially encouraging profit-taking," said Eric Green, director of research at Penn Capital Philadelphia.

Just for additional information, the S & P 500 has climbed 5 percent this month. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones has rallied 5.8 percent.

Agriculture Minister Suswono explained, vast rice fields in Indonesia, particularly for rice, still less than Thailand. In fact, Indonesia's population is much larger than Thailand.

Indonesian Farmers in Paddie Field

Agriculture Minister Suswono explained, vast rice fields in Indonesia, particularly for rice, still less than Thailand. In fact, Indonesia's population is much larger than Thailand.

In Thailand, the vast fields of rice has reached 9 million ha. While Indonesia is only 1.5 times that of the vast fields of rice in Thailand to reach 13-14 million ha. "Judging from the size, we did a lot more. However, to provide rice for 240 million people, the land is still less than Thailand," said Suswono in Jakarta, Thursday (01/31/2013).

It was also compounded by the number of fields per household ownership. In Thailand, the average farmer there already have 3 hectares of rice fields, while Indonesia only has 0.3 ha of rice per head. This condition causes the Indonesia still need imports.

As reported, the government through the Ministry of Commerce to import rice again. If during the government to import rice from Thailand or Vietnam, the government has to import rice from Cambodia.

The agreement was made between the Director General of Foreign Trade (U.S. $) Trade Ministry Deddy Saleh and Head of National Logistics Agency (Bulog) Sutarto Alimoeso representing the Government of Indonesia and Chairman of Green Trade Thon Virak representing the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia and Ceo Chamalay Foods Co. Ltd. Noorhisham bin Nordin in Jakarta, Thursday (01/11/2012).

Director General of Foreign Trade Ministry of Commerce Deddy Saleh explained that Cambodian rice will be used to meet the national rice stocks between 3-4 million tonnes. Rice is not all sent to Indonesia, but the stock will be made in Cambodia.

"Later Bulog can operate in Cambodia, rice does not need to be all sent to Indonesia, but there be a stock can be used for commercial (sold again) and can be taken at any time to meet the demand for rice in the country," said Deddy.

According to Deddy, in the early stages, the Cambodian government will bring in 100,000 tons of rice to the country in December 2012 and in 2013 as many as 1 million tons. This commitment came after an agreement between the Minister of Trade Gita Wirjawan and Cambodian Commerce Minister Cham Prasidh on 28 August in Cambodia.

Deddy hope this cooperation can benefit both countries, the problem is not limited to import Cambodian rice to Indonesia, but also continued to export various products of Indonesia, such as manufacturing, coffee, etc to Cambodia. "So, let's bring the benefits of cooperation, Indonesia also exports manufactured goods, coffee, etc to Cambodia," he said.

To realize this cooperation, Green Trade Cambodia has took Camalay Foods Co. Ltd. as a joint venture and Schamrice (M) SDN BHD as the company is carrying out operations in the field, including the parties will set up facilities, warehouses, and the need (stock) is desired.

Airlines Mandala Airlines is ready to accommodate passengers whose airline Batavia Air is now bankrupt. Mandala will provide passengers the acquisition mechanism.

Airlines Mandala Airlines is ready to accommodate passengers whose airline Batavia Air is now bankrupt. Mandala will provide passengers the acquisition mechanism.

Brata Mandala Airlines Commercial Director Raffly explain his side are currently in talks with Batavia Air in this regard.

"We are going to try to help Batavia to accommodate some of their passengers, according to the capacity and routes," said Brata to Kompas.com in Jakarta, Thursday (01/31/2013).

According Brata, passenger acquisition news is still new to the Mandala Air. So it clearly did not know how many passengers including any routes that can be taken over. "We are in the preparation phase to be able to set up systems to help customers," he said.

Director General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transportation, Herry Bakti, it has asked the Mandala to fill several routes that left Batavia Air. Thus, passengers who already have tickets for a ride Batavia Mandala.

In addition, the Ministry of Transportation also appealed to other airlines to fly passengers Batavia at the minimum price. The attitude of the government for the sake of safety and passenger service Batavia.

Moreover, the aircraft owner (lessor) has attracted Batavia plane, so that of 14 aircraft, Batavia only operates seven aircraft.


Airline PT Metro Batavia (Batavia Air) decided bankrupt by the Commercial Court of Central Jakarta, Wednesday (30/01/2013). Batavia Air bankruptcy court ruled as it is considered unable to pay debts lease aircraft with International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) amounted to 4.69 million U.S. dollars.

Debt that matured on December 13, 2012 was never paid by PT Batavia Air. Elly Simanjuntak, Batavia Air Public Relations Manager, explained that the decision was related to bankruptcy take interest Batavia Air Airbus 330 flight to transport pilgrims.

"Apparently, three years in a row Batavia Air did get projects pilgrimage that occurs arrears payment," Elly said in a press release to Cash Wednesday night.

Arrears payment that makes ILFC filed for bankruptcy to Batavia Air to the Central Jakarta Commercial Court on December 20, 2012. Besides ILFC, Batavia Air also reported to have a bill to Sierra Leasing Limited, also from lease aircraft.

Debt that matured on December 13, 2012 was reported at 4.94 million U.S. dollars. Of these only two creditors, Batavia Air has a total debt maturities by 9.63 million U.S. dollars.

In October 2012, a study from OSK Research Sdn Bhd indicated that Batavia Air has a debt of up to 40 million U.S. dollars. In fact, OSK Research said the Batavia Air is a sick company and assess the proposed acquisition by AirAsia as absurd

Besides Singkawang, Pontianak, West Kalimantan will host Cap Go Meh Festival. The festival will run for five days from February 22.

Tribun Pontianak/Leo Prima

Besides Singkawang, Pontianak, West Kalimantan will host Cap Go Meh Festival. The festival will run for five days from February 22.

Head of Tourism Hilfira Hamid Pontianak City, Thursday (31/01/2013) explains, the festival will be filled with various activities. "The festival will begin with a ritual to open the eyes of the dragon. Then will be followed by entertainment stage folk and culinary festival," said Hilfira.

The festival will be centered on Jalan Diponegoro, Pontianak. Last year, the highlight of the festival is filled with lively parade dragon replica. Jalan Gajah Mada a standstill parade path.

Industrial Relations Court (IRC), Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration mediate union with Citibank Indonesia, Wednesday (01/30/2013)

Industrial Relations Court (IRC), Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration mediate union with Citibank Indonesia, Wednesday (01/30/2013).

Jauhari Hasan, SP Chairman of Citibank, said PHI bridge itself with the management to find the best solution for the decision layoff 100 employees and mid-January 2013.

Not only that PHI also urged the management of renew collective bargaining agreement (CBA) every year. Just so you know, until now, Citibank is still oriented to the CLA 2010. Efforts to update the PKB always halt, until the sacking. Most importantly, the claim Jauhar, PHI also advised Citibank's decision to cancel the layoffs.

Mid-January 2013, Citibank lay off 100 employees. Six people among union. However, in the process, the management threatened not provide extra gracia if employees do not want a signature.

"Because of the threat, the 99 employees who were laid off management approved the offer," claims Jauhari. SP Citibank's chairman refuses to submit and continue to fight for their rights to choose Kemnakertrans. Citibank will provide answers at a meeting this weekend or no later than Monday, February 4.

If PHI decided to cancel the layoffs, claiming Jauhari think again return to the bank from the United States.

"This is a lesson for Citibank in order to respect the SP, so that the next run stages in the efficiency of the employees," he explained.

Supreme Admiral, Head of Corporate Affairs Citi Indonesia, admits central tripartite discussions for the employees who have agreed golden handshake (the favorable peace) offered by management. "The discussion continues today," he said.

Management was reluctant to speculate on the outcome. Management reiterated it, until now 99 percent of employees have accepted a deal with either

President of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq picked Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday (01/30/2013) night at around 23:40 pm

President of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq picked Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday (01/30/2013) night at around 23:40 pm

President of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq picked Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday (01/30/2013) night at around 23:40 pm. Lutfi was immediately taken amid heavy security after investigators held a plenary meeting intern in the office of the DPP MCC, Jalan TB Simatupang, South Jakarta.

Kompas.com observation, it appears eight KPK investigators who got off the elevator along with Lutfi. They did not come out through the front door but rather opt out of the back door with an escort.

In the back office of MCC, it appears four cars already lined the Toyota Kijang B 1890 UFR, Hyundai MDI B 147, B 1886 UFR Kijang Innova, Kijang Innova B 1031 UFS.

Lutfi himself inserted into the Kijang Innova B 1031 UFS black. Lutfi sitting in the middle flanked by two KPK investigators. In the future, there are also two other investigators.

Lutfi did not say anything when investigators memboyongnya into the car. While security MCC continues to cover the glass window of the car so can not take pictures Covering President of MCC through a well-lit glass.

As reported, the Commission has confirmed the existence of bribery related to imported beef. Bribery became known after arrest on Tuesday (01/29/2013) night. One suspects that the initials LHI who allegedly was President of MCC Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq who is also a member of Commission I of the House of Representatives.

LHI addition, the Commission also set another suspect is AF, JE (President Director of PT Indoguna), and AAE (one director Indoguna). JE and AAE handed over Rp 1 billion to AF in the office Indoguna in the Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta. From there, AF took the money to the hotel Le Meridien before being handed over to LHI.


Shura Council of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) will conduct an internal meeting on Thursday (31/01/2013) is to determine the fate of the President of the MCC Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq. Lutfi named as a suspect in the alleged bribery beef imports by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).


"The party will make a decision tomorrow Insyallah be presented to reporters," said Chairman of the DPP MCC Public Communication field Hidayat Nur Wahid, when met at the office of the DPP MCC, Jalan TB Simatupang, Jakarta, Thursday morning.

Hidayat said the party's decision will be determined by the Shura Council with the regulations set Statutes and Bylaws (AD / ART).

"Shura Council has the authority to manage how the ruling party's next. We're certainly going to get a decision by deliberation," said Chairman of the PKS faction in the House of Representatives this.

Hidayat not sure at what time the Shura Council will conduct the meeting. He was just making sure that the MCC will continue to respect the ongoing legal process.

Bribery Imported Meat

KPK set of four suspects in the alleged acceptance of bribes beef import policy. The suspects in this case is the President of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) Lutfhi Hasan Ishaaq and nearby, Ahmad Fathanah, and two directors of PT Indoguna, namely Arya and Juard Abdi Effendi Effendi. Lutfi and Fathanah allegedly accepted bribes related policies beef imports from the two directors of PT Indoguna.

Determination Lutfi as suspects stemmed from hand surgery KPK arrested on Tuesday (01/29/2013) night. From there, the Commission secured four, namely Ahmad Fathanah, Arya Abdi Effendi, Effendi Juard, and a woman named Maharani.

Along with the arrests, KPK confiscated Rp 1 billion were stored in plastic bags and suitcases. The four were then examined day at the KPK building in Kuningan, Jakarta.

Through the process of his case, the Commission concluded that there are two items of evidence sufficient to establish Lutfi as a suspect. Information from the Commission said the money pledged PT Indoguna related policies beef imports reached USD 40 billion. The $ 1 billion in cash found during the search, only alleged advances.

Currently, MCC president Lutfi Hasan Ishaaq under investigation at the Commission. He picked up the KPK investigators from the DPP's office in Jalan TB Simatupang MCC, Jakarta, on Wednesday (01/30/2013) night.

Golkar Party politician left back ahead of the 2014 election. Now, Malka Amin and Mamat Rahayu choose to move to Nasdem party. Both follow the footsteps of former Golkar politician, Enggartiasto Lukita Enggar alias, out of Golkar and the House of Representatives to join the party formed Surya Paloh it.

Golkar Party politician left back ahead of the 2014 election. Now, Malka Amin and Mamat Rahayu choose to move to Nasdem party. Both follow the footsteps of former Golkar politician, Enggartiasto Lukita Enggar alias, out of Golkar and the House of Representatives to join the party formed Surya Paloh it.

Malkan and Mamat merger announcement delivered at the office of the DPP party Nasdem, Jakarta, Wednesday (30/01/2013). Besides the two, attended the press conference a few cadres whom Nasdem Rio Capella and Enggar.

Previously, Mamat sit in the House of Representatives Commission IX of the Golkar Party faction. He has served as member of parliament Serang. In the Golkar Party, he was chairman of Golkar DPD Banten Province and Chairman of Golkar Party Youth Force Banten.

"Yesterday at 4pm I (resigned) to the party and parliament," said Mamat.

Malkan previously served as a member of Commission V of the House. He has served three terms as a member of Parliament from the constituency of South Sulawesi. In the Golkar Party, Malkan been a deputy secretary-general. Malkan admitted that he had offered to resign from Golkar membership on January 28, 2013. She also delivered a letter to House Speaker Marzuki Alie containing resignation from Parliament.

"I think of us already finished. Under its terms, the death of membership of the House of Representatives since resigned from the party membership," he said.

Besides politicians Golkar, the United Development Party politician, Maiyasyak Johan, also offered to resign from his party and Parliament. He will also join the party Nasdem. In addition to politicians, bureaucrats two parliaments, former Secretary General of Parliament Nining Indra Saleh and the Secretary General of the Council Siti Nurbaya, has also officially become Nasdem politicians.

Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI) in trading today is predicted to be trying to get back in the green zone. This is because while waiting for the catalyst of regional and global markets

Composite Stock Price Index (CSPI) in trading today is predicted to be trying to get back in the green zone. This is because while waiting for the catalyst of regional and global markets.

Trust Securities analyst Reza Priyambada explained, market players still wait and see for the existing sentiments. "A lot of positive news during the holidays, especially from the U.S., making market participants respond with appreciation. However, stuck with the sentiment overboughtnya shares in the Chinese stock market, thereby reducing the driving force as well as buying interest in JCI," Reza said in Jakarta on Monday (28 / 1/2013).

According to Reza, in trading on Monday (1/28/2013) is expected JCI will be on support and resistance 4405-4418 4445-4456. JCI re-endure the downside but not strong enough for the increase in the trend.

For that, it is still a significant positive sentiment that JCI may come in the trend or at least can still survive in the green zone despite technical indicators are all around the overbought area.

While today's stock recommendations include: SMRA, CPIN, ICBP, CTRP, BMRI, BBNI, PGAS and CTRS.

Chairman of Muhammadiyah Youth Leadership Center Partaonan Daulay Saleh suggested that the government and the parliament to increase the budget to eradicate drugs in the National Narcotics Agency (BNN).

Chairman of Muhammadiyah Youth Leadership Center Partaonan Daulay Saleh suggested that the government and the parliament to increase the budget to eradicate drugs in the National Narcotics Agency (BNN).

"According to a friend who works at BNN, the budget that they have so far not balanced with the responsibility assigned to them," said Saleh Partaonan Daulay through short messages in Jakarta, Monday (01/28/2013).

Saleh said many programs BNN postponed and canceled due to lack of funds. By increasing the budget at BNN, according to him, the fight and the war on drugs will be massive, reaching all levels of society.

Saleh also found drug eradication can not be simply addressed the government and BNN alone but must involve all elements of society. "Drugs are the common enemy of mankind. Therefore, everyone must be involved and participate," he said.

According to him, drugs can be categorized as a disaster civilization. The dangers of drugs, he said, is as dangerous as natural disasters. "Even at a certain point, the dangers of drugs can be more dangerous because of corrupting the young and the existing social order," he said.

Therefore, Saleh expressed his appreciation to BNN who have managed to catch drug users. However, he regretted that success has not been accompanied by the arrest of drug dealers and the dealers so that circulation is still plenty in the country.

"So far, it looks BNN has focused on efforts to arrest the users, while dealers and brokers-cukongnya still at large. Not surprisingly, when the drug was widely circulated in the community," he said.

Previously, BNN arrested 17 people suspected of being drug party at home artist Raffi Ahmad at Lebak Bulus. Raffi In addition, three other artists were also in the house during the raid by BNN, namely Wanda Hamidah, Irwansyah and Zaskia Sungkar.

Singapore Technology Aerospace (STA) through its subsidiary, Singapore Aero Technology Academy (STAA) PTE LTD, confirmed that it will provide training and education for prospective pilots airbus A320 Merpati.

Singapore Technology Aerospace (STA) through its subsidiary, Singapore Aero Technology Academy (STAA) PTE LTD, confirmed that it will provide training and education for prospective pilots airbus A320 Merpati.

"STAA is a prospective pilot educational institutions in Asia and has obtained training and education as well as airline pilots from European aviation authorities (JAA), aviation authority's Republic of China (CAAC), and Repulik Singapore (CAAS) itself," said Senior Vice President Corporate Secretary Merpati, Herry Saptanto  in Jakarta, Sunday (01/27/2013).

Now, he said, will be working together to provide education and training for prospective pilots Pigeons airbus A320 as the airline plans to add a lot of these types of aircraft in the next few years.

It is said Herry, teamwork training is a form of trust to the management STAA Pigeons Pigeons that more professional pilot and master a wide range of latest technology aircraft in the world, particularly the Airbus A320 aircraft which will arrive soon.

The memorandum of understanding (MOU) cooperation between Merpati and STAA was signed in Jakarta a few days ago by the President of STAA, Peh and Rudi Setyopurnomo Teng Keng as Director of Merpati.

In cooperation plan STAA plans to train approximately 150 candidates each year Merpati airbus pilot. Education and training will be divided into several batches.

"STAA with Merpati will hold joint direct recruitment, including test or filter end of the candidate or prospective cadets Merpati pilots who would be trained in the STAA MPL (Multicrews Pilot License) program," he said.

Later, experts from STAA power will come from Australia and Singapore to conduct direct recruitment to prospective cadets or cadet in Indonesia.

Increase MMF

Multicrews Pilot License Program to be held jointly between Merpati and STAA itself has 312 hours of lessons. Pilot candidate selected will be trained or educated in the education center owned by STAA both in Singapore and in Australia Balarat.

All educational facilities, including simulators and training aircraft airbus types, provided by the STAA. After the cadets complete all courses as well as various kinds of education that must be followed and passed, STAA handed over to the Merpati pilots, and then operate the Airbus A320 aircraft Merpati.

"Although education was held at the STAA, both in Singapore and Australia, the pilots kept flying license will be issued by the Director General of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Indonesia or DGCA, Directorat General Civil Aviation," said Herrera.

Furthermore, cooperation between Merpati and STAA is not limited to recruitment and capacity Airbus A320 Merpati pilots, but also on improving the ability of MMF (Merpati Maintenance Facility) or Merpati aircraft maintenance facility.

In addition to improving the quality of human resources MMF, there will also help increase the performance of the equipment to support MMF.

He hopes to become the MMF airbus aircraft maintenance base in the region, at least in Southeast Asia, and Propeller aircraft maintenance base that operated in Indonesia.

Every beach that became the center of a tourist attraction should be signs or signs on the edge of the beach. This action is to remind the visitors, especially children, to avoid things that are not desirable.

Every beach that became the center of a tourist attraction should be signs or signs on the edge of the beach. This action is to remind the visitors, especially children, to avoid things that are not desirable.


But there are a number of beaches with a seabed conditions are cheating, and it does not cave in or marked signs. This is very dangerous for young children who so enthusiastically into the sea so that beach.
- Agus Difference Ama

Observer on tourism East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), Agus Beda Ama, in Kupang, Sunday (27/01/2013), said the island province of NTT as have a number of attractions and beautiful beaches tourists visit a destination.

"But a number of beaches with a steep seabed conditions and the shape of the cave in it were unmarked or signs.'s Very dangerous for the children who are so enthusiastic once you enter the sea shore," said Beda Ama.

Local authorities, particularly the department of tourism and culture, inventory coastal tourist attraction with all their advantages and disadvantages.

Coastal seabed conditions that endanger the safety of visitors, such as steep, there are caves in them, there are crocodiles often stop and have a quicksand, should be cause for alarm. If necessary, there are regular guards who settled on the beach.

Guard it always reminds visitors to always be careful. If necessary, the Coast Guard participated in the bathroom when the kids come.

The number of British tourists visiting Indonesia are among the highest among other countries in Europe

The number of British tourists visiting Indonesia are among the highest among other countries in Europe



The number of British tourists visiting Indonesia are among the highest among other countries in Europe. "Wisman good English, the highest among European countries to Indonesia than France, Germany, the Netherlands," said Director of Overseas Promotion Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy (Kemenparekraf), Nia Undoubtedly, the Kompas.com, Friday (25/1 / 2013).

Nia added that British travelers as well as travelers from other countries from Europe, more like adventure tourism. According to data from Kemenparekraf, in 2011, British tourists visiting Indonesia reached 192,685.

While in the period January to November 2012 British tourists to Indonesia reached 187,022. This figure shows an increase 4.97 percent compared to the number of tourists visiting the UK in the same period in 2011 to reach 178,163 people.

Earlier, a British news site, the Telegraph, the annual report contains the results of the Post Office that calculates the cost of items commonly purchased eight British tourists currently travel to other countries.

The eight items included food, drinks, and toiletries. The report calculates the price of the goods in 42 destinations, including Indonesia. Australia became the second most expensive destination with an average total cost reached 145.28 pounds (about USD 2.2 million).

South Korea became the most expensive destination with 146.93 pounds (equivalent to USD 2.299 million). On the third most expensive is Dubai (United Arab Emirates), Saint Lucia fourth and fifth most expensive is Antigua. New Zealand, China, and Canada are also included expensive destinations.

In contrast, Spain, Sri Lanka, and the Republic became the cheapest destination. In Spain, according to the report, the total cost for the eight items was calculated in the range of 36.14 pounds (about USD 546 thousand).

Meanwhile, Indonesia is ranked fourth as the cheapest destination with a total cost of about 40.47 pounds (about USD 614 thousand). Vietnam was in fifth position with a total cost in the range of 43.20 pounds (about USD 655 thousand).

Thailand turned out to be far from the position of Indonesia, which ranked seventh. Total cost in Thailand in the range of 58.31 pounds (about USD 884 thousand). These ratings cheapest to most expensive destination for travelers from England: Spain, Sri Lanka, Czech, Indonesia, Vietnam, Portugal, Mexico, Turkey, South Africa, Egypt, Greece, Thailand, Brazil, Antigua, Saint Lucia, Dubai, Australia, and Korea south.

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) estimates there is still potential rainfall in the Greater Jakarta area until mid-February 2013

Jakarta Floods Map

The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics (BMKG) estimates there is still potential rainfall in the Greater Jakarta area until mid-February 2013.

"Until mid-February 2013, there is still potential rainfall in the Greater Jakarta area so we still need to be vigilant," said Deputy Climatology BMKG, Widada Sulistya in Jakarta, Sunday (27/01/2013).

Widada Sulistya said in Jakarta and surrounding this year's peak rainy season in mid-January to mid-February.

According to him, rainfall is at its peak also became the highest rainfall in recent years, or may be above normal.

"Rainfall indicated relatively higher than a few years ago or above normal," he said.

Flooding that occurred on January 17, 2013 in Jakarta and surrounding areas, he said, because of the accumulation of rain in the last 10 days which makes a high rainfall above normal.

Similar potential, said Widada Sulistya, is still possible in the next month until mid-February 2013.

It expects, the odds of the highest intensity rainfall occurs in the period between mid-January to mid-February 2013.

Previous BMKG has also announced that the potential for an increase in high-intensity rainfall likely to occur on the island of Java at the weekend the third week of January.

The agency monitors the strength of the Asian Monsoon activity were factors in the formation of wind meeting area that extends from southern Sumatra, Java, Nusa Tenggara to the area in which the science of meteorology is a potential area for growth of rain clouds.

The rupiah against the U.S. dollar weakened three points to Rp 9643 per U.S. dollar compared to the previous day, Rp 9640.

The rupiah against the U.S. dollar weakened three points to Rp 9643 per U.S. dollar compared to the previous day, Rp 9640.

Due to general, the number of customers to sell the U.S. dollar will increase. In fact, it could increase more than 50 percent from the current stable rupiah. Said teller PT Ayu Masagung Money Changer, Wulan, Jakarta, Saturday (26/01/2013).

Customers as it is the perpetrator profits from fluctuations in exchange rates of a currency, the rupiah against the U.S. dollar in particular. The advantage of the difference in points result of currency trading is based on the provisions of the Bank Indonesia rate.

"The number of customer transactions when the rupiah weakened could reach tens of millions of dollars per day," said Wulan. Wulan explained, when the rupiah stabilized, the number of customers on weekdays, Monday-Friday, about 500 people per day. At the weekend, Saturday-Sunday, about 300 people per day.

"If the rupiah weakened, particularly against the U.S. dollar, taking the number of customers who sell the U.S. dollar could increase to a half times. Fact, it could increase more if the rupee fell significantly against the U.S. dollar," he explained.

Wulan said, when the rupiah stable, generally transactions conducted by customers balance between selling or buying a currency. "There is a buy dollars for investment, business, operations or offices, and more. Meanwhile selling rupiah for a visit or a trip overseas," he said.

Based on the observation Compass, several customers selling dollars to buy a foreign currency, such as the Malaysian ringgit, Singapore dollar, Brunei dollar, and the real Saudi Arabia.

Generally they will travel abroad for holidays or worship Umrah. There are also clients of foreign citizens who sell their home country's currency to buy dollars.

Meanwhile, according to foreign exchange dealers and money changers foot five small-scale fluctuations in the exchange rate of a currency, the rupiah against the U.S. dollar in particular, does not have much effect on increasing the number of customers. It was due to changes in the exchange rate against the U.S. dollar is not too drastic.

"The situation is different when the monetary crisis period 1997-2002. At that time the exchange rate suddenly plummeted against the U.S. dollar so that people flocked to the U.S. dollar selling his and getting rich quick," said Joseph, a foreign exchange trader at Kwitang, Central Jakarta .

Yusuf said that consumers now deserted because of competition from large-scale official money changer. "Consumers are now more confident to transact at authorized money changer who has a much better facility," he said.

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa said, socialization redenomination or simplifying fractions rupiah value should be ripe because many people do not understand.

Hatta Rajasa

Coordinating Minister for the Economy Hatta Rajasa said, socialization redenomination or simplifying fractions rupiah value should be ripe because many people do not understand.


There are still a lot of people we do not understand what it redenomination. Do not be regarded as sanering or cutting the value of money, it's not good because it can cause distortion.
- Hatta Rajasa

"Many of our people do not understand what it redenomination. Avoid or cut sanering considered value for money. Was not good because it can cause distortion," said Hatta, in Sidoarjo, East Java, on Sunday (27/01/2013).

Hatta said the government would not be reckless launched redenomination without socialization mature. For, if the redenomination fails, it can bring out the impact of inflation.

"There are countries that successfully implement (simplicity), but there is also a failed state and even cause inflation. We certainly do not want to fail, so be careful," said Hatta.

Redenomination was initiated by the government and Bank Indonesia is the rupiah fraction simplification by eliminating the last three digits without altering the exchange rate. For example, the fraction will be reimbursed Rp 10,000 Rp 10.

Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI) government's move to ban fruit imports for six months is very constructive to encourage local farmers.

Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI) government's move to ban fruit imports for six months is very constructive to encourage local farmers.

"Minister Regulation Number 60 of 2012 and No. Permendag. 60/2012 about import of horticulture should be appreciated," said the Chairman of the National Board of Trade (DPN) HKTI, Ismet Hasan Putro, in Jakarta, Sunday (27/01/2013).

According to him, DPN HKTI responded positively to government policy that favors the interests of farmers in Indonesia. Moving forward is expected to be more policies that favor the farmers national interest.

"It's time we as a nation to self-consistently in the need for food and horticulture. As a nation we should be loving and likes local fruits and vegetables," said Ismet who is also the Director of PT Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia.

Ismet said Indonesia should learn to the Japanese and South Korea are very proud of the product and the results of the earth itself.

According to him, a pragmatic attitude and business interests do not ignore the spirit of the nation to independence and reduce imports. He added, reflecting on the realities and global phenomenon, prevalent if the government also sided with the farmers and the national interest.

HKTI hope that Permentan and Permendag can be implemented consistently by the instruments of state or law enforcement agencies so that there are no irregularities in its implementation because the pragmatic interests.

Minister of Trade Regulation No. 60 Year 2012 is on the Import Products Horticulture and the Minister of Agriculture No. 60 Year 2012 is on Provisions Horticultural Products Import Recommendation (RIPH).

In 2012, 113 registered importers Kemdag set (IT). Of that amount, a total of 76 companies registered to Kemtan RIPH 1319. For two months, namely November and December last year issued Kemtan RIPH as 259.449 tons or the equivalent of 10,810 containers.

Head of Agricultural Quarantine Agency Kemtan, Banun Harpini, states, the principle of imports of horticultural products just to fill a need in the country is missing, or there is a demand, but the product could not be produced in Indonesia. "We take requests like tourists, expats, and investors in," said Banun.

Horticultural products which may be imported must also consider the local fruit and vegetable crops at a certain period.

Marine and fisheries ministry's policy to allow the transfer of cargo (transhipment) of fish caught from the boat 1000 GT to be transported out of the country are increasingly making Indonesia losing competitiveness.

Marine and fisheries ministry's policy to allow the transfer of cargo (transhipment) of fish caught from the boat 1000 GT to be transported out of the country are increasingly making Indonesia losing competitiveness.

The setting of the control fish in the sea cargo contained in the Minister of Marine and Fisheries (Candy-KP) Number 30 Year 2012 on Business fisheries in Regional Fisheries Management RI, passed on December 27, 2012.

In Article 69 Paragraph (1) Candy-KP 30/2012 states that any fishing vessel to conduct transhipment to fishing vessels and / or vessel transporting fish.

Article 69 Paragraph (3), is mentioned, the implementation over the cargo of fish for fishing vessels weighing over 1,000 gross tons (GT) with a purse ring gear (purse seine) operated singly shall not be landed at the port base, and fish can be transported abroad.

Members of the Board of Trustees of the Unitary Indonesian Traditional Fishermen Riza Damanik, argued, permissibility 1000 GT ships to transfer cargo of fish to be taken abroad will only facilitate foreign ships to master the open waters of the exclusive economic zones of Indonesia (ZEEI). So far, the Indonesian government has never issued a permit fishing vessels weighing 1000 GT.

He added that during these foreign ships have already reached large-scale Indonesian waters, particularly on the high seas, to be taken abroad. Meanwhile, local fishing boats had been required to land the fish in the harbor. Let ships 1000 GT to transport fish to overseas will hit the waters of Indonesia's sovereignty.

"Indonesia will never be able to rise up to manage fisheries on the high seas," he said.

Separately, Minister of Marine and Fisheries Cicip Sutardjo Sharif, said Indonesia has not had a large ship on the high seas, so permission for ships weighing 1000 GT is given in order to keep the waters of Indonesia, such as ZEEI.

40th anniversary birthday PDIP once chairman Megawati Soekarno Putri who made the subscriptions to 66 workers staged it to "Red Square".

Thousand sympathizers of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) and some elements of the crowded field SMA Negeri 1 Tanjung Morawa (Tamora), Deli Serdang regency, on Sunday (27/01/2013).

40th anniversary birthday PDIP once chairman Megawati Soekarno Putri who made the subscriptions to 66 workers staged it to "Red Square".

Megawati came two hours late from the schedule at 10.00 am. But the mass of faithful waiting to dance in the sun, enjoy the entertainment provided by the committee of local artists.

Pair candidates for governor and vice governor of North Sumatra that carried "the party of white muzzle," Effendi Simbolon Estuary Way and Jumiran Abdi or Esja him until up to the stage.

On occasion, Megawati handed over to the representatives of the combined seed farmer groups (Gapoktan) and dome donations to two mosques in the area.

In his speech, Mega said people are direct voters regardless of age, young and old were able to advance home.

"Reforms have to make people aware and understand politics, but politics is not money. Especially mothers who watch too much soap that does not educate and fool-fooling, vulnerable to money politics. Example, Deli Serdang regency, the unemployment rate of 10 per cent of the total population and entered the seventh of 33 counties and cities. Kok, would ya people fooled continue? " Megawati said.

According to Megawati, the public servant must choose leaders who his people. "My message is the same Effendi not corruption. Choose what Mega choose. Though some choices I lose, it's not because of money but because it was defeated. Jokowi did not use the money, and can be proven. Merdeka!" she cried.

Vice Chairman of the PDI-P North Sumatra Rangkuti Eddy says Mega is in North Sumatra on Saturday (01/26/2013) yesterday. The agenda was greeted returning residents Sumatra consolidation and stabilization of the winning candidate for Governor of North Sumatra Samosir regency concentration areas and Deli Serdang.

"Today, Mega meet people from all walks of starting workers, farmers, fishermen and teachers. Reasons, this is the gateway to Pilgub 2014 election for the PDI-P winning EFJA should be at the ready," said Eddy.

However, the main beneficiaries of this event are dozens of itinerant traders satay. Not until the afternoon and did not have to walk far to peddle his wares, the whole variety of skewers jualanan their successful team hired out Cagub's number two.

One platter valued Rp 200,000, and within minutes it had become a bone of contention cadres and sympathizers. So is the rest of the plastic collector hatter umbrella drinks and had a bit of profit due to the hot sun.

Coordinator of Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) Danang Widyoko said before the 2014 election will be many loopholes for corruption.

Hary Tanoe

Coordinator of Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) Danang Widyoko said before the 2014 election will be many loopholes for corruption. Political parties, he said, are more concerned with social and financial capital than integrity.

"There is a problem in our politics, money is very important. We should not encourage the practice of money politics. Politics is not just about money. Was social capital," said Danang during the discussion "Cultural Mengakarnya Reviewing Alleged Collusion in the State Agency" at Warung Daun, Cikini, Central Jakarta, Sunday (27/01/2013).

One of the strong evidence, said Danang, when the boss MNC Group Hary Tanoesoedibjo resigned as Chairman of the Board of Experts Nasdem Party. Once out, the other political parties welcomed with open arms if Hary want to join.

"Hary Tanoe example, when out Nasdem, like Hanura, Golkar claimed to be ready to open, if the activists who have competence baseball are welcomed. Kok, just Hary? Means that views its course. Money is very important," he explained.

As reported, Hary Tanoesoedibjo resigned from the National Democratic Party. Hary said he wanted to maintain the current stewardship filled young people. MNC Group boss resignation was considered by many parties will reduce the financial resources Nasdem Party.

Large capital Tanoe Hary was assessed lure a number of parties. Golkar and the Democratic Party declared open if Hary want to join. Even Hanura expressed readiness to roll out the red carpet for Hary.

Not only the nationalist parties, the party even started benapaskan Islam bandwagon declared themselves ready to accommodate Hary Tanoe, like the National Awakening Party (PKB). PKB who was stumbling in surveys has even been invited to join Hary Tanoe through public statements made ​​PKB Chairman Muhaimin Iskandar. In fact, Muhaimin said Hary Tanoe expert council will be offered positions in the party he leads it.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to follow up statement Zulkarnain Andi Mallarangeng (Choel Mallarangeng) are admitted receiving money from the official manufacturer's commitment to the project and officials Hambalang Deddy Kusdinar PT Global Power Manunggal, Herman Prananto.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to follow up statement Zulkarnain Andi Mallarangeng (Choel Mallarangeng) are admitted receiving money from the official manufacturer's commitment to the project and officials Hambalang Deddy Kusdinar PT Global Power Manunggal, Herman Prananto.



The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to follow up statement Zulkarnain Andi Mallarangeng (Choel Mallarangeng) are admitted receiving money from the official manufacturer's commitment to the project and officials Hambalang Deddy Kusdinar PT Global Power Manunggal, Herman Prananto. Deddy is Hambalang suspect cases of alleged corruption, while PT Global Power Manunggal is one of the subcontractors working project.

KPK spokesman Johan Budi said, is necessary to test the truth of the statement Choel to verify whether the concerned involved in the alleged corruption case Hambalang or not.

"I think the matter of take it or not, the validation should be done so that it can be concluded that he was involved in the case Hambalang this context," says Johan, Friday (25/01/2013).

He continued, the Commission requires the support of evidence that could corroborate that statement can be used as material to develop Hambalang case. As reported earlier, after Choel Mallarangeng examined as a witness in the case Hambalang, Friday (01/25/2013) and then, admitted receiving money from Deddy and Herman. Money worth Rp 2 billion received from Herman in May 2010.

The money received by the Special Staff Choel Field Youth Sports Minister Muhammad Fakhruddin. However, Choel said money is not related to the project Hambalang. Sister of former Youth and Sports Minister Andi Mallarangeng Alifian this regard, Herman money as compensation because he has introduced Herman to his client. As a political consultant, Choel have clients from among officials and political parties.

In the meantime, the money from Deddy, Choel reluctant to disclose the amount. He admitted that he had expressed about the acceptance of the money to KPK investigators. Choel even claimed to be ready to return the money and bear the consequences if the receipt of money is considered wrong in the eyes of the law. According Choel, money from Deddy was received when her birthday on August 28, 2010. At that time, Deddy has not been set KPK as a suspect. However, he did not know the motive Choel Deddy give the money to him.

KPK explore the role Choel

KPK check Choel as a witness for two suspects Hambalang, namely Andi Mallarangeng and Deddy Alifian Kusdinar. KPK deputy chairman Bambang Widjojanto, some time ago, said that the Commission will explore the role of information about the project Choel Hambalang. Commission, said Bambang, will examine the background Choel and all things related to the case.

In this case, Choel known role in regulating the award of PT Global as a subcontractor Hambalang project. Finally, Global got two subcontractor work packages worth Rp 139.9 billion and Rp 2.4 billion from PT Adhi Karya. Choel name was first mentioned in the court case of bribery homestead SEA Games athletes.

When testifying for the defendant's case, Muhammad Nazaruddin, admitted, Choel never offered money Hambalang. However, according to Andi, her brother refused to take the money. The former Permai Group Marketing Director Mindo Rosalina Manulang in the trial also revealed Permai Group to pay Rp 20 billion to house athletes SEA project lead Hames and Hambalang. According to him, from Rp 20 billion, there is a flow to Choel. However, Rosa did not explain how the value of money given to Choel.

Related to this recognition Rosa, Choel denied. He admitted that he never received any money from the company or communicate with Mindo Nazaruddin. "I never even knew his company Nazar. Perhaps checked by Nazar Dude, I never meeting with Nazar, I did not know you Mindo," he said.


Chief Executive Officer of FOX Indonesia Zulkarnain Andi Mallarangeng (Choel Mallarangeng) claimed to have received money from the $ 2 billion Prananto Herman, a senior PT Global Power Manunggal.

The money received from Herman Choel through Special Staff Field Youth Sports Minister Muhammad Fakhruddin. It is delivered Choel after the Corruption Eradication Commission examined approximately 10 hours of an investigation related to alleged corruption Hambalang, Friday (25/01/2013) night.

PT Global Power Manunggal is one of the partners in the project are the Ministry of Youth and Sports.

"The question (Herman) through you Fakhruddin entrust my money to the amount of USD 2 billion," said Choel.

He admitted that he had twice met with Herman, namely in April 2010 and May 2010. Rp 2 billion, according to Choel, received at the time of the second meeting. However, Choel denied the money was related to the project Hambalang.

"That was long before Hambalang and we do not discuss anything about the project in Kemenpora," he said.

Furthermore Choel explained his meeting with Herman did not discuss the project Hambalang. At that time, according to Choel, Herman came to him because they think Choel as a political consultant who can be introduced to the officials.

"He came in and found out I political consultant. Many governors, regents, mayors, and party in Indonesia that he feels may be introduced to them," said Choel.

Sister of former Youth and Sports Minister Andi Mallarangeng it was considered Rp 2 billion given Herman a reward for having introduced him to such officials.

To the media, Choel also claimed never to talk about the project Hambalang with her brother, Andi Alfian Mallarangeng.

In this case, the Commission examine Choel as a witness for the two suspects, namely Andi Alfian Mallarangeng and Head of Finance and Household Kemenpora Deddy Kusdinar.

Choel allegedly set the winning join PT Global Hambalang project as a subcontractor. Finally, Global got two subcontractor work packages worth Rp 139.9 billion and Rp 2.4 billion from PT Adhi Karya.


Chief Executive Officer of FOX Indonesia, Andi Mallarangeng Zulkarnain (Choel Mallarangeng) claimed to have received money from the Head of Household Finance and the Ministry of Youth and Sports Deddy Kusdinar.

The money received Choel on August 28, 2010. At that time, Deddy has not been set as the Corruption Eradication Commission Hambalang suspect cases of alleged corruption.

"DK (Deddy Kusdinar) came to my house on the anniversary, Saturday August 28, 2010. Evening she came and left something that I find a birthday present," said Choel were questioned as a witness after Hambalang jerseys, Friday (25 / 1/2013).

Choel examined as a witness to Deddy and also her sister, Andi Alfian Mallarangeng a suspect Hambalang. Furthermore Choel admit that the money he received from Deddy it is quite large value.

However Choel reluctant to mention exact value. He admitted that he had told the KPK investigators on receiving the money. Choel even claimed to be ready to return the money and bear the consequences if the receipt of money is considered wrong in the eyes of the law.

"I really felt guilty from the deepest depths. I also stated that if there is something wrong from what I do, I am ready to bear the legal consequences if it is considered a fault in the eyes of the law, I am ready to return," he said.

When asked why Choel not refund the money immediately, Rizal Mallarangeng accompanying Choel replied, "It's been said before that is considered wrong, he apologized and will bear the legal consequences."

Choel also said he did not know the motive or setting Deddy give the money to him at that time. He admitted that he knew his brother Deddy subordinate, Andi Alfian Mallarangeng. Deddy Choel met several times in the show home open house at Andi.

"Happy Eid open house event, he shared a lot of high-ranking Kemenpora present. Pak Wafid (Seskemenpora time) I also know. I never met Mr. Wafid also at events at the minister's house. Particular Meet me once in a restaurant in Jakarta, I have explained all of the investigators, "he said.

In addition to claiming money from Deddy, Choel also admitted to receiving money from officials of PT Global Power Manunggal Prananto Herman. The money received from Herman Choel through the staff of Minister of Youth Affairs Sports Muhammad Fakhruddin.

The PT Global Power Manunggal is one of the partners in the project are the Ministry of Youth and Sports. He admitted that he had twice met with Herman, namely in April 2010 and May 2010.

Rp 2 billion, according to Choel, received at the time of the second meeting. However Choel denied the money was related to the project Hambalang. Choel assume Rp 2 billion given Herman a reward for having introduced Herman to his client. As a political consultant, Choel have many clients from among officials and political parties.

In this case, the Commission examine Choel as a witness for the two suspects, namely Andi Alfian Mallarangeng and Deddy Kusdinar. Choel allegedly set the winning join PT Global Hambalang project as a subcontractor. Finally, Global got two subcontractor work packages worth Rp 139.9 billion and Rp 2.4 billion from PT Adhi Karya.

Choel name was first mentioned in the court case of bribery homestead SEA Games athletes. Andi Mallarangeng as testified to defendant's case, Muhammad Nazaruddin, admitted that once offered money Choel Hambalang. However, according to Andi, her brother refused to take the money.

The former Permai Group Marketing Director, Mindo Rosalina Manulang, the trial also revealed that Permai Group to pay Rp 20 billion to house athletes SEA project lead Hames and Hambalang. According to him, from Rp 20 billion, there is a flow to Choel. However, Rosa did not explain how the value of money given to Choel.

National Mandate Party (PAN) set a target gain at least 80 seats in parliament in the 2014 General Election. The composition of legislative candidates (candidates) in the PAN is 70 percent of the cadre and 30 percent of the nonkader.

National Mandate Party (PAN) set a target gain at least 80 seats in parliament in the 2014 General Election. The composition of legislative candidates (candidates) in the PAN is 70 percent of the cadre and 30 percent of the nonkader.


PAN will fill all the electoral constituencies so as to get double digits above 10 percent.
- Hatta Rajasa

"PAN will fill in all the constituencies (electoral districts) so that they can get double digits above 10 percent," said PAN chairman Hatta Rajasa on the sidelines of PAN Regional Coordination Meeting of East Java (East Java), in Sidoarjo, East Java, on Sunday (27 / 1/2013).

Hatta asserted, to meet these targets, the PAN will put candidates in all constituencies. However, the party still impose stringent selection with emphasis on a clean track record of legislative corruption.

In addition to rigorous selection, Hatta said, candidates concerned should be tested elektabilitasnya by communities in their constituencies.

Hatta added nonkader recruited candidates will not be worrying for the party ideology since PAN candidates prepare training and guarantee registered in accordance with the party's platform.

Research over 17 people in raids on homes secured Raffi Ahmad, Sunday (01/27/2013) at 5:00 pm, come to fruition. National Narcotics Body (BNN) states urine that five of the 17 positive pregnant drug addict. BNN Public Relations head, Comr Sumirat Dwiyanto, disclose, is positive for five different types of drugs.

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    Head of Public Relations of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), Sumirat Dwiyanto Commissioner, in            a press conference at the Office of BNN, Jakarta, showed evidence of drugs found during raids on homes Raffi Ahmad, Sunday (27/01/2013). BNN arrest 17 ​​people in drug raid at home Raffi Ahmad .Kompas.com

Research over 17 people in raids on homes secured Raffi Ahmad, Sunday (01/27/2013) at 5:00 pm, come to fruition. National Narcotics Body (BNN) states urine that five of the 17 positive pregnant drug addict.

BNN Public Relations head, Comr Sumirat Dwiyanto, disclose, is positive for five different types of drugs. 

Research over 17 people in raids on homes secured Raffi Ahmad, Sunday (01/27/2013) at 5:00 pm, come to fruition. National Narcotics Body (BNN) states urine that five of the 17 positive pregnant drug addict.
BNN Public Relations head, Comr Sumirat Dwiyanto, disclose, is positive for five different types of drugs. Two positive for marijuana drug type, positive two types of drug use ecstasy, while one person positive for both types of these drugs.

"Initial five person namely K as a freshman, W as a consultant to the restaurant, J and MF as a private officer and M as a lawyer," he said in a conference in the building persnya BNN, Jalan MT Haryono, East Jakarta, on Sunday.

However, refused to mention identity Sumirat fifth person on the ground research. Sumirat also add, BNN not immediately stop the research for 12 others.

Ministry will also be doing research on the specimen, which is in the form of blood and hair of 12 people said to prove the narcotics in his body.

Sumirat explained, research specimens of blood and the hair has a much longer period than urine tests. If the urine test can be known in a short time, a specimen examination could take 24 hours. For that it is hoped that all parties be patient.
"Meanwhile, we also want to find out who the person provides and who provide the goods," he continued.
Previously reported, renowned actor BNN homes raided, Raffi Ahmad at his residence, Mount Balong RT 09 RW 04, Coral, lowland Bulus, South Jakarta, Sunday (27/01/2013) morning.

A total of 17 people were herded into BNN in the raids. Four are Raffi Ahmad, Wanda Hamidah, lipgloss and Zaskia Sungkar.

From Raffi home, officers seized a number of items of evidence BNN narcotics, namely two rolling marijuana in front of the room as well as 14 capsules of ecstasy seized from a drawer in the kitchen downstairs. As for the number of capsules is known to have added to carbonated beverages.

Party drugs Raffi Ahmad and his colleagues, Sunday (01/27/2013), which led to the raid of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), apparently not the first time. Raffi cs known often make a similar party at his house, the Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta.

Wanda Hamidah Picture by Kompas

Iswansyah, and Zaskia Sungkar picture by Kompas

Raffi Ahmad picture by kompas

Party drugs Raffi Ahmad and his colleagues, Sunday (01/27/2013), which led to the raid of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), apparently not the first time. Raffi cs known often make a similar party at his house, the Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta.

"Yeah his party was often there," said Chief Inspector General BNN Anang Iskandar, told reporters at his office on Sunday afternoon.

Raffi house known to be in the Mount Balong RT 09 RW 04, Reef, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. Not one of the personnel Ordinary Star (BBB) ​​is known to live alone. Meanwhile, his mother, Amy Qanita, living in his hometown, Bandung, West Java.

Investigation, Sam continued, have done it for at least three months. According to him, the information that there was a party at the house of one drug presenter on RCTI Powerful music that comes from the people. It also ensures that activities take actions until finally, on Sunday morning.

"These reports from the public that the concerned parties often do drugs. Investigation has been done for a long time," he continued.

In the modern design, a total of 17 people, 13 men and 4 women, secured BNN. Four of whom are known Raffi Ahmad themselves, spouses and Irwansyah Sungkar Zaskya artist, and politician from the National Mandate Party, Wanda Hamidah. Meanwhile, the other 16 is unknown. From home Raffi, BNN officers seized narcotics evidence, two rolled marijuana and several pills of MDMA, which is ecstasy fabric that has been mixed into a soft drink.

Some evidence was known to be consumed by 17 people. Now, the 17 people are still being intensively in floor space investigator VI BNN. They were undergoing urine tests of laboratory results will come out an hour later.

BNN Deputy Suppression Inspector General Benny Jozua Mamoto, said there were 17 people arrested in drug raid at home Raffi Ahmad, Sunday (01/27/2013) morning.

"BNN arrest 17 people, each of 13 men and 4 women. Four of them are artists," said Benny Mamoto on BNN.

Information gathered at the site Kompas.com raids, a number of artists who captured the Raffi Ahmad, Iswansyah, Zaskia Sungkar, and Wanda Hamidah. It is based on information from one of the family housekeeper Raffi Ahmad.

Benny said, at the site, it seized a number of items of evidence such as the two rolled marijuana and drug mixed into soft drinks.

Raids carried out at home Raffi Ahmad in RT 09 RW 04 Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, on Sunday at about 05:30. They were arrested dduga do party drugs. Today, BNN still do a urine against the perpetrators.

One of the maids in the house Raafi Ahmad admitted there are a number of other well-known artists in the house Raffi Ahmad at Jalan Gunung Balong I 16/1, III Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, when the National Narcotics Agency raids.

"There Mas Irwansyah same Zaskia MBA Sungkar, Wanda Hamidah, Rajiv Mas, Mas friend Rafi, just no one else like Caucasians," said Denia, Rafi domestic worker in the house at Jalan Gunung Balong I 16, Plot F, Lebak Bulus III , South Jakarta, Sunday (01/27/2013).

Irwansyah and Zaskia is married artist couples. While Wanda is now better known as a member of City Council. He explained that the raids conducted by BNN around 05.00 pm.

At that time, he was about to turn off the lights. Suddenly a large number of people in civilian dress and jacket.

"A lot of people, I get shocked. HP I was asked and I was told to get into. I no idea if it's the police," said Denia.

He explained that the celebrities do not know when it was present in the house Raffi. The reason, he has been sleeping since 20:00 pm. However, the information obtained from his sister, Ojin, no Oji as mentioned earlier, Raffi colleagues who attended were people who had been mentioned.

The raids witnessed by Chairman of RT 09 RW 04 Lebak Bulus Kasman. Raids expected to finish at around 6:30 pm. Rafi with six colleagues and Umar, Denia husband brought BNN members after the raid.

The former model, the National Mandate Party politician who now sits on the city council, Wanda Hamidah, said to have been one of the secured National Narcotics Agency (BNN), during raids on homes Raffi Ahmad, Sunday (01/27/2013) morning. This is expressed by one of the servants in the house Raffi, Denia.

"There Mas Irwansyah same Zaskia MBA Sungkar, Wanda Hamidah, Rajiv Mas, Mas friend Rafi, just no one else like Caucasians," said Denia, Raffi when met at the house, I Balong Mountain Road # 16, Plot F, Lebak Bulus III, South Jakarta, Sunday (01/27/2013) afternoon.

Denia said the raids conducted by BNN around 05.00 pm. At that time, he was about to turn off the lights. Suddenly a man in civilian dress and jacket. "A lot of people, I get shocked. HP (mobile) I asked and I was told to get into. I no idea if it's the police," said Denia.

According to the Denia, he did not know when the celebrities were arriving home Raffi. He admitted that he had gone to bed at 20.00 pm. However, the information obtained from his sister, Ojin, no Oji as mentioned earlier, Rafi colleagues who attended were people who had been mentioned.

As reported, the raid witnessed by Chairman of RT 09 RW 04 Lebak Bulus, Kasman. Raids expected to finish at around 6:30 pm. Raffi with six colleagues and Umar, Denia husband, brought members of BNN after the raid.

National Mandate Party (PAN) will not tolerate acts Raffi Ahmad artist who captured the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) over alleged drugs party held at his house, the Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta. As is known, Raffi is one artist who ogled PAN to turn a legislative candidate (candidates) in Election 2014. Vice Chairman of the PAN Dradjad Wibowo said PAN would immediately strike Raffi if convicted.

"If true RA (Raffi Ahmad) was arrested for drug BNN, I make sure the relevant direct pen-candidates dropped plans her. As simple as that. No tolerance for bacaleg) ('ll candidates, especially candidates exposed to drugs," said Dradjad.

According to Dradjad, Raffi is already in the list of candidates will be PAN. However, the list of candidates while it is still not final and has not been submitted to the core team of the Central Executive Board (DPP) PAN.

"The list was raised again to Mr. Hatta Rajasa Chairman and Chairman of the Advisory Council of the Party Pak Amien Rais. Already finals, when it approved this person," said Dradjad.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the DPP PAN field of Political Communication Sugiarta Bima Arya said, until now it was not known exactly whether Raffi really involved in this case. PAN, he added, has to know about it from the media and are still gathering information from family Raffi. So far, the word Arya, the PAN and Raffi was already established communication related pencalegan.

"But to be in the PAN candidate's tough, a lot of quality considerations. With this case, we will obviously be a consideration," said Arya.

Reported previously, Raffi Ahmad was arrested National Narcotics Agency (BNN) at his residence in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, on Sunday morning. Raffi called drug partying with colleagues of other artists.

BNN Drug Eradication Deputy Inspector General Benny Jozua Mamoto confirmed it arrested a number of artists Capital allegedly partying narcotics.
"There is indeed, one of the initials RA," he said when met reporters at the office of BNN, Sunday (27/01/2013) afternoon.

Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, who is also Chairman of PMI Center invites all citizens of Sumbawa to glue back the bond of brotherhood.

Muhammad Jusuf Kalla

Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla, who is also Chairman of PMI Center invites all citizens of Sumbawa to glue back the bond of brotherhood.

"We are all brothers," Kalla said when giving advice and encouragement to the displaced victims of the riots in the city of Sumbawa Besar, on Saturday afternoon.

Arrival Jusuf Kalla and religious leaders from Jakarta to see the refugee situation, the location of unrest and dialogue with religious leaders, community leaders and local government officials, to glue back the bond of brotherhood between residents.

"I hope that two or three days the atmosphere was calm and refugees can return home. Parties shall ensure the security of all. Government will also help repair damage to buildings and other facilities," Kalla said.

The riots that occurred Tuesday (22/1) in the City of Sumbawa Besar causing dozens of buildings and vehicles were damaged and burnt it, fueled by widespread nuanced issues of race, religion, race and intergroup (SARA), following the death of Arniati (30) is known tandem bike with her boyfriend police Brigadier I Gede Swarjana (31) on Saturday (19/1) at around 23:00 pm.

One refugee said the number of displaced victims of the riots in Company B, Battalion 742 around 1061 inhabitants, in Sumbawa Besar Kodim 930 people and at the police station about 300 inhabitants. "We all get impatient," he said.

Besides Jusuf Kalla, Din Syamsudin and the Nyoman Suwisma also expressed his hope to refugees and citizens for peace and glue back the bond of brotherhood that has been built up well over the years.

Jusuf Kalla and a group of Company B, Battalion 742 towards Kodim in Sumbawa Besar's office to look at the situation of refugees, then review the location of refugees in the police station, as well as dialogue with religious and community leaders in the office of the Regent of Sumbawa.

The former vice president was in town Sumbawa Besar with Muhammadiyah chairman Din Syamsudin born son who is also Chairman of Sumbawa and the Hindu Dharma Indonesia (PHDI) Pets Maj. Gen. (Ret.) The Nyoman Suwisma and West Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor Badrul Munir H , and Sumbawa Regent Jamaludin Malik.

Education and Culture Minister Mohammad Nuh electric concept car named "city car" designed student Tenth of November Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya as "EC ITS" in conjunction with its launch in the Rectorate Building ITS Surabaya on Saturday.

Education and Culture Minister Mohammad Nuh electric concept car named "city car" designed student Tenth of November Institute of Technology (ITS) Surabaya as "EC ITS" in conjunction with its launch in the Rectorate Building ITS Surabaya on Saturday.

"The word` EC `read` easy `which means easy.` EC 'also stands for' Electric Car '. Explanation, straightforward in this case as it makes the electric car is not difficult. Proven ITS students can show their best work, "said M. Noah.

He hoped that the name "EC ITS" to become a motivator for others and prove the results of other works. Former Rector of ITS lauded the metallic white car was fundamentally good and design.

"The plan, Indonesia will host several international events, one of APEC held in Bali. Never hurts cars on display and a remarkable work for the state guests. So that ITS could fly the flag," she said.

ITS Rector Prof Dr Ir Triyogi Yuwono DEA proud of the achievements of its students after making electric cars.

He supports a national electric car program (molina) as it echoed the central government.

"We support a national electric car. Insha Allah we have the ability helped it a success. We also want to prove that young engineers are given the opportunity to show his quality," he said.

Meanwhile, Mechanical Engineering Supervisor ITS Dr M Nur Yuniarto say, this is an electric car for the scale of research since 2011.

However, if the government intends to develop an industrial scale, it is ready to help advance research.

"Obviously, the majority of car components 'electric city car' made our students, unless the motor or batteries are purchased from abroad. However that will be used as an industrial scale, of course, we will design the battery in the country," he said.

He explained that the ITS students are capable of designing machine control system "iquteche" as used automobile gasoline, but the system can also be applied to electric cars.

Nur Yuniarto admitted it took three months to complete this car.

"If the battery can also be made at home, the car components 'one hundred percent' electric city car was made in the country, so the regular price will be cheaper than the cost of the research that we need for this, namely Rp400 million to Rp500 million," he said.

In launching the electric car, witnessed the Palestinian Ambassador Fariz Mehdawi Navi. In addition to providing apresiasianya the electric car, he attended the Open Session of Palestinian origin Promotion of Doctoral student named Jabari Nedal AM in Courtroom Department of Electrical Engineering ITS Surabaya.

Nasdem Party Chairman Surya Paloh expressed his party is ready to compete in the upcoming 2014 election.

Nasdem Party Chairman Surya Paloh expressed his party is ready to compete in the upcoming 2014 election. However, the competition should take place harmony without hurting each other. It is expressed in speech Nasdem closing party on Saturday (01/26/2013), in Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Senayan.

"In my perspective this is what I stated Nasdem ready to compete in harmony," said Surya Paloh directly applause Nasdem thousands of volunteers who attended the closing ceremony of the congress this time.

According to Surya Paloh, competition should be done not to hurt each other or drop but in the plume. "Competing is not supposed to hurt each other or insult each other, but could compete dropping a mutually proud," said Surya Paloh.

Initiator National Democratic mass organizations invited to the holders of political power is to provide an atmosphere conducive to face elections. "When the spirit left, we begin provoked to line of sight between us. Outside world will laugh at us. Suppose parties realize and create solidarity, the unity and integrity as well established," he said.

Own Media Group also assesses the criticism of political parties should be accepted as a form of honor. "Starting from tonight, we also offer not only verbally reprimanded role in formal courtesies but the constructive criticism," said Surya Paloh

Hanura Chairman, Wiranto, assessing the number of politicians moving party is a natural thing. Because, at this time, political parties no longer rely on ideological and pragmatic.

Hanura Chairman, Wiranto, assessing the number of politicians moving party is a natural thing. Because, at this time, political parties no longer rely on ideological and pragmatic.

"Usually in the political life presently moving party, the only party that fits on a normal thing," said Wiranto, Saturday (01/26/2013), when found in the area Nasdem Party Congress, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Senayan.

Wiranto explains, politicians moved the party not only with parties who had long been active in the country's politics but also the newly formed party. "A lot of people who then look for one political party positions struggle to find one more suitable place. This is something unusual," he said.

Moreover, continued Wiranto, currently existing political parties are no longer segmented over ideology. "Now the parties are not ideologically based. More pragmatism. I suppose to do the appropriate steps to move their ideals of the party," said Wiranto.

Furthermore, Wiranto said the party was also ready to accept Hanura politicians who are no longer in line at parpolnya. "Hanura open party, as long as they are aware of our conscience-based struggle. I think we would be very fair to accept them," he added.

Party Nasdem give full mandate to the general chief Surya Paloh selected to organize the administrative and party devices at the latest 14 days post-Congress I called. That is, Surya Paloh be single formatur for this party until the entire constitutive from the manager to the division of the General Secretary.

Surya Paloh

Party Nasdem give full mandate to the general chief Surya Paloh selected to organize the administrative and party devices at the latest 14 days post-Congress I called. That is, Surya Paloh be single formatur for this party until the entire constitutive from the manager to the division of the General Secretary.

"Congress finally decide and agree Pak Surya Paloh to be president of this party he once agreed to take care of the management of the party. So we do not wear team formatur like other parties, all submitted to him," said the Director General of the Congress I Party Nasdem, Sugeng Suparwoto, in a press conference on the sidelines of the Congress Party Nasdem, Jakarta Convention Center (JCC), Saturday (26/01/2013).

Vice Chairman of the Party General Nasdem also explained that Surya Paloh a time no later than 14 days post-Congress I do. Later, Surya TV Commercial that will determine Nasdem cadre to become the House Physician, Secretary-General, Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Treasurer General, Attorney General Treasurer, Chairman of the Board of the Central (DPP) and Department leadership and the division.

"I'll be there 16 Head, a Sekjen, two Wasekjen, a Bendum (public treasurer), two wabendum (attorney general treasurer), 45 departments and divisions," said Party General Chairman Patrice Rio Capella Nasdem.

Rio Capella could be tipped into Nasdem Party General Secretary upon Surya Paloh strengthened the Chief General. However, Patrice dispute.

"If Mr. Surya Paloh who is the head general all already know. If so Sekjen, Pak Surya and God only knows.'s Authority Pak Surya Paloh. We do not want to get married before the new fighting children," Rio supplement.


Surya Paloh finally tepilih as Nasdem Party Chairman after serving Chairman of the Supreme Council of the party. Surya Paloh chosen by acclamation at the congress were conducted on Friday (01/25/2013) night. It was delivered by Vice Chairman of the Party Nasdem Sugeng Suparwoto, Saturday (26/01/2013), on the sidelines of the party congress in Jakarta Nasdem Covention Center (JCC).

"Through this remarkable mechanism, the congress this time also chosen by acclamation Mr. Surya Paloh as the initiator of restoration Indonesia became the Executive Chairman of the Party Nasdem," said Sugeng. This, he added, is in accordance with the mechanism statutes / bylaws that have been enhanced in this congress.

Later, Surya Paloh Chairperson will serve for five years until 2018. Surya Paloh congress decided in the meeting that followed 1500 participants consisting of 489 DPD, 32 DPW, and 5 wings Nasdem Party. Other decisions made ​​in Congress also mandates the Surya Paloh to develop stewardship and the parties no later than 14 days pascakongres I processes.

With the election of Surya Paloh as Chairman, Rio Patrice Capella no longer held that position. Sugeng claimed Rio Capella appreciation for the work that has brought the party Nasdem qualify as participants in the election.

"Our highest appreciation to Mr. Patrice as a new political party the only one who escaped the election," said Sugeng. After going through a two-day congress, the party congress Nasdem will cover this in Surya Paloh to inaugural Chairman. Inaugural ceremony will be conducted on Saturday evening.