Thursday, October 19, 2017

1) Gas poisoning suspected to cause death of Freeport worker


 
 2) TOLIKARA PEOPLE ARE ASKED TO BE CALM
3) Raja Ampat promotes underwater beauty at marine festival
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Jayapura | Thu, October 19, 2017 | 05:23 pm
Another mining accident occurred at the gold and copper mine belonging to mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) in Tembagapura, Mimika, Papua, on Wednesday.
The accident, that took place in the Biggossan area at 00.20 a.m, left Hendry Munardi, 50, dead and two other employees in critical condition.
“The victim allegedly died because of inhaling poisonous gas. The other two workers, Nofi Rizal Fachrudin and Sri Giri Dino Haryanto, are in a stable condition,” Mimika Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Victor D Mackbon told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
"But we have to wait for further investigation to find out the exact cause [of the accident],” he said.
The police have questioned several witnesses. Victor said there were only three workers on duty at the time of the incident.
Hendry’s body was flown to his hometown in Batam, Riau Islands, while Nofi and Sri have been receiving treatment at Tembagapura Hospital.
The area where the incident occurred was temporarily closed to allow police investigators to examine the site. “Other areas in the mine are operating as usual,” he said.
PTFI spokesperson Riza Pratama did not respond to the Post's request for comment on the accident.
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  2) TOLIKARA PEOPLE ARE ASKED TO BE CALM

Jayapura, Jubi – Papuan Legislators from Tolikara, Puncak Jaya and Puncak Regency, Orwan Tolli Wone reminded the Tolikara community to remain calm after Tolikara-related election affairs riots at the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) last week.
He said the protests of Tolikara people in Kemendagri last week which led to rioting, was not something to be imitated. The Tolikara community should not be affected by any issue from any parties.
Jayapura, Jubi – Papuan Legislators from Tolikara, Puncak Jaya and Puncak Regency, Orwan Tolli Wone reminded the Tolikara community to remain calm after Tolikara-related election affairs riots at the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) last week.
He said the protests of Tolikara people in Kemendagri last week which led to rioting, was not something to be imitated. The Tolikara community should not be affected by any issue from any parties.
According to him, different political views are reasonable, but that does not necessarily mean society should be split because of that. It is time for the community to cooperate in supporting all development programs in the region.
“Even so, I hope the security forces are alert to anticipate the various possibilities that will occur in Tolikara, the three candidates who joined Tolikara’s election should calm their supporters,” he said.
After the riot in the Ministry of Home Affairs, as many as 11 people from Papua were arrested and now reside in Metro Jaya Police Station.
Head of the Komnas HAM Office of Papua Representative, Frits Ramandey, who visited dozens of Papuans last week, confirmed their condition are good.
“From the statement of one of the detained Papuans, Endi Wonda, since being arrested, he and his colleagues are treated as they are, There is no sign of violence,” Frits said when contacting Jubi, last weekend.(tabloidjubi.com/Zely)

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Jakarta | Thu, October 19, 2017 | 04:07 pm
 Raja Ampat Marine Festival is currently ongoing until Oct. 21.
Officiated on Waisai Torang Cinta Beach on Oct. 18, ‎the festival's main event is aquathlon competition slated on the last day, which has been a part of every marine festival since 2010.
“Our mission is to introduce the marine beauty and cultural wonders of the people who live near Raja Ampat,” said Raja Ampat Regent Abdul Faris Umlati.
According to Raja Ampat Tourism Agency head Yusdhi Lamatenggo, Raja Ampat is planning to hold other water sport competitions in the future such as canoeing, paddling and cliff diving.
“We have appointed a consultant from Jakarta to help Raja Ampat to host other sport competitions,” said Yusdhi.
Raja Ampat Marine Festival also features activities such as underwater West Papua regional police (Polda) photo competition, beach volleyball competition, environmental workshop and youth cooking competition. It will also host presentations of traditional boats and fruit-eating activity by the Papuans. (kes)

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