1) Two farmers found dead in
Papua
2) Jokowi promises to develop
soccer in Papua
3) Jokowi takes wife, children on
campaign trail
5) Halt in joint exercises highlights
damaged relations between Australia and Indonesia
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1) Two farmers found dead in Papua
The Jakarta Post, Jayapura | Archipelago | Fri, June 06 2014, 7:18 AM
Two farmers from Kukut hamlet, Muara Tami district, Jayapura, Papua, were found dead on Wednesday evening. The farmers, who appeared to have suffered severe injuries, were identified as Enal, 27, and Jumirah, 40.
“Stab wounds were found all over their bodies,” said Jayapura Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Alfred Papare on Thursday.
He said that the hamlet was mostly inhabited by people from South Sulawesi’s Enrekang region who earn a living as farmers. “The hamlet is usually in [a state of] peace and harmony. There used to be no crime here,” Alfred added.
“We are still searching for the possible suspects and investigating the motive,” he went on.
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2) Jokowi promises to develop soccer in Papua
Sita W. Dewi, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura | Election Watch | Thu, June 05 2014, 5:23 PM
Presidential candidate Joko “Jokowi” Widodo says he wants to develop soccer in Papua as it already has produced exceptional talents.
Speaking before hundreds of supporters at Waringin Sports Center in Jayapura, Papua, during a campaign visit on Thursday, he praised Papuan soccer players who had succeeded on the national stage.
“[National Team players] Titus Bonai, Elie Aiboy and Boaz Solossa are exceptional talents. If we concentrate [on developing] Papuan soccer I believe we can be the best,” Jokowi said to the cheering audience.
He believed that better talent management would encourage Papuan youngsters aspiring to become professional players to develop their skills.
“Papuan talents have exceptional skills, physical durability and courage. Papua produces real players,” he said.
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3) Jokowi takes wife, children on campaign trail
Sita W. Dewi, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua | National | Fri, June 06 2014, 8:00 AM
Presidential candidate Joko “Jokowi” Widodo was accompanied Thursday by almost his entire immediate family in Jayapura, Papua, the first city on his campaign trail.
His wife, Iriana, and their children, Kahiyang Ayu and Kaesang Pangarep, who donned similar red-and-blue-checked shirts, accompanying Jokowi to a number of places, including Yoka village in Heram district, a restaurant on the shores of Lake Sentani, and the Waringin sports center.
Jokowi introduced his wife, whose name contains the word “Irian”, Papua’s former name, to the public. “My wife was named Iriana because her grandfather was a teacher who was deployed to the then named Irian Jaya for quite some time. That’s why you should vote for me,” he said, adding “particularly you, the women”.
Iriana did not speak much during the day, but she played a good role as an aspiring first lady, greeting local women and asking them questions about local challenges.
Meanwhile, the couple’s children spent most of the time watching their parents or having their pictures taken with locals.
Jokowi said that his family’s presence boosted his spirit and confidence. “Of course, it feels different with them here. At least, there’s someone here who cares about my meals,” he joked.
He added, however, that his family would not be accompanying him for the remaining campaign stopovers. “I am only bringing them to Papua,” he said.
When asked about her recipe for keeping her husband healthy, Iriana answered with a giggle, “I make him jamu [traditional herbal drink] but I also have a secret recipe”.
Both the children were shy about facing the media. Kahiyang tried her best to avoid reporters, while Kaesang only gave brief answers to reporters’ questions.
“I came to see my dad [campaigning]. My oldest brother [Gibran Rakabuming] is working in Surakarta, so he couldn’t join us,” Kaesang said.
Meanwhile, in his campaign mode, Jokowi reiterated his commitment to develop Papua, saying the province “is very important to Indonesia”.
“I have come back to Papua [...] to emphasize how important this province is to Indonesia. If I was only seeking votes, I could do that in Java. But this is not about votes; it’s about giving attention to Papua,” he said.
When he arrived in Jayapura, he went straight to the Prahara Sentani traditional market in Sentani, Jayapura regency, to greet local residents and market vendors.
Jokowi previously visited Jayapura in April while campaigning for the legislative election.
During his current visit, Jokowi introduced his priority programs for Papua, namely his Indonesia Smart Card and Indonesia Health Card programs, inspired by the education and healthcare programs he introduced when he became Jakarta governor.
“All Papuans should be able to enjoy higher education,” he said.
Jokowi added that he also aimed to develop educational and economic infrastructure by developing traditional markets and building a rail-based transportation network to ease distribution.
Papua, despite the exploitation of its natural resources, still lags behind Java and Sumatra in terms of development.
He also pledged to open access to the province for foreign journalists and international organizations, if he was elected president.
“Why not? It’s safe here in Papua. There’s nothing to hide,” Jokowi said.
For decades now, parts of Papua — especially PT Freeport Indonesia’s Grassberg mine — have been restricted to foreign journalists and international organizations.
His wife, Iriana, and their children, Kahiyang Ayu and Kaesang Pangarep, who donned similar red-and-blue-checked shirts, accompanying Jokowi to a number of places, including Yoka village in Heram district, a restaurant on the shores of Lake Sentani, and the Waringin sports center.
Jokowi introduced his wife, whose name contains the word “Irian”, Papua’s former name, to the public. “My wife was named Iriana because her grandfather was a teacher who was deployed to the then named Irian Jaya for quite some time. That’s why you should vote for me,” he said, adding “particularly you, the women”.
Iriana did not speak much during the day, but she played a good role as an aspiring first lady, greeting local women and asking them questions about local challenges.
Meanwhile, the couple’s children spent most of the time watching their parents or having their pictures taken with locals.
Jokowi said that his family’s presence boosted his spirit and confidence. “Of course, it feels different with them here. At least, there’s someone here who cares about my meals,” he joked.
He added, however, that his family would not be accompanying him for the remaining campaign stopovers. “I am only bringing them to Papua,” he said.
When asked about her recipe for keeping her husband healthy, Iriana answered with a giggle, “I make him jamu [traditional herbal drink] but I also have a secret recipe”.
Both the children were shy about facing the media. Kahiyang tried her best to avoid reporters, while Kaesang only gave brief answers to reporters’ questions.
“I came to see my dad [campaigning]. My oldest brother [Gibran Rakabuming] is working in Surakarta, so he couldn’t join us,” Kaesang said.
Meanwhile, in his campaign mode, Jokowi reiterated his commitment to develop Papua, saying the province “is very important to Indonesia”.
“I have come back to Papua [...] to emphasize how important this province is to Indonesia. If I was only seeking votes, I could do that in Java. But this is not about votes; it’s about giving attention to Papua,” he said.
When he arrived in Jayapura, he went straight to the Prahara Sentani traditional market in Sentani, Jayapura regency, to greet local residents and market vendors.
Jokowi previously visited Jayapura in April while campaigning for the legislative election.
During his current visit, Jokowi introduced his priority programs for Papua, namely his Indonesia Smart Card and Indonesia Health Card programs, inspired by the education and healthcare programs he introduced when he became Jakarta governor.
“All Papuans should be able to enjoy higher education,” he said.
Jokowi added that he also aimed to develop educational and economic infrastructure by developing traditional markets and building a rail-based transportation network to ease distribution.
Papua, despite the exploitation of its natural resources, still lags behind Java and Sumatra in terms of development.
He also pledged to open access to the province for foreign journalists and international organizations, if he was elected president.
“Why not? It’s safe here in Papua. There’s nothing to hide,” Jokowi said.
For decades now, parts of Papua — especially PT Freeport Indonesia’s Grassberg mine — have been restricted to foreign journalists and international organizations.
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4) Soldiers injured at border
Source:
The National, Thursday June 5th, 2014
The border was re-opened at around 11.30am, according to a source at Wutung. At 3pm, members of the Organisai Papua Merdeka (OPM) launched a surprise attack, firing guns and injuring the two Indonesian soldiers.
Col Dominic Bulungol who is in charge of the PNG Defence Force operations told The National that they were not even aware of the reopening of the border.
“We do not know who made the decision for the reopening,” he said.
“It (should) be closed for the security of our people living along the border.”
He said the re-opening was unnecessary even though people relied on the Batas market on the other side of the border to conduct their business.
“We have shops in Vanimo and Wewak, East Sepik which is closer for our people. The shooting at
the border between OPM and Indonesia is not just about the closure,” he said.
Bulungol said the OPM militants were not targeting PNG soldiers although they could be caught in a cross-fire because of their location.
“The closure will also depend on all our border security arrangements, whether there is an effective security arrangement in place,” he said.
PNG Customs Border Security and Enforcement Wing Deputy Commissioner Waliya Abilo said Customs was not in control of the Batas market nor could it make decisions.
“If the Government wants us to assess a situation, then we will. We only get advice from the Government,” Abilo said.
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5) Halt in joint exercises highlights damaged relations between Australia and Indonesia
- JUNE 03, 2014
PM Tony Abbott, on his first overseas visit as Prime Minister, delivers his part of the joint media statement as Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono listens at Istana Merdeka (Merdeka Palace) in Jakarta today. Source: HeraldSun
AUSTRALIA’S top soldier today revealed seven joint exercises have been halted by Indonesia since September last year, showing just how bad diplomatic relations between the two countries are.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott will address the military snubs in a visit to our biggest neighbour tomorrow, where he hopes to repair the relationship between the two countries.
Relations soured last year following revelations Australia spied on the wife of Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and disagreements over policy to send asylum seeker boats back to Indonesia.
Chief of Defence General David Hurley said two of the seven military exercises scrapped were already underway as tensions between the nations increased. They were an exchange of junior officers, and a counter-hijacking and hostage recovery exercise.
General Hurley said it would require a political decision by the leaders of the two countries before it was “business as usual”.
A banner promoting the nations participating in forthcoming multilateral military exercise in Indonesia. Note Australia is not among them due to suspended cooperation. Source: Supplied
Mr Abbott will tomorrow fly to Batam Island for a brief visit and talks with President Yudhoyono before proceeding with a two-week visit to Europe and North America.
“I’m expecting a good meeting, a warm meeting,” Mr Abbott told ABC radio today.
“He’s been a great friend to Australia; he’s been a fine president of Indonesia and I’m very much looking forward to ensuring that the relationship is on a very sound footing before he leaves office later in the year.”
The repair job could be difficult. Indonesia this week returned its ambassador to Australia after he was withdrawn in November as a protest against past spying operations. But if the diplomatic connections have been normalised the key indicator of good relations will be the return of healthy ties with the powerful Indonesian military.
General Hurley tabled the list at a Senate Estimates committee after yesterday indicating relations between the two military forces were not completely settled.
Two operations scheduled for late last year and one for early this year also were cancelled. Two others planned for early this year and for mid-year have been postponed.
The halted training programs included parachuting exercises in Australia, a major fleet exercise, and detection and disposal of explosives.
Indonesia and Australia have a long history of working together. Source: News Corp Australia
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