2) Police Say Imported Firearms to be Used in Conflict-ridden Areas
3) Do not bow down to Freeport, Kadin tells government
4) WAMENA BALIEM VALLEY ARABICA COFFEE WILL BE CERTIFIED
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1) NGO: JA’FAR UMAR THALIB’S ACTIONS ARE ALARMING
Oct 02, 2017
Jayapura, Jubi – The Alliance for Democracy for Papua (ALDP), NGO Ilalang, HMI, Papua Zona Damai team, SKPKC, Wamena Walesi, reject all radical perspective and practice in the land of Papua. They are alarmed by the presence of Ja’far Umar Thalib who has been considered to spread radical attitudes and views.
“Papua is a peaceful land that not only becomes the ideals and dreams of all of us, but also the responsibility of everyone in Papua to keep it that way” said Representative of Ilalang Papua NGO Hardin Halidin at ALDP office, Padangbulan, Jayapura, Friday (September 29).
According to him, pluralism in Papua is a necessity. Tribal religions as well as different customs are not unusual in Papua. “Different religions and tribes have come together in the same harmony to live the values of humanity,” Hardin added.
The team consisting of NGOs, academics and students also urged the Governor, Chief of Regional Police and Commander of Regional Military Command XXVII / Cenderawasih in Papua to take immediate action against Ja’far Umar Thalib who has been considered to spread radical attitudes and views.
“In order for peace and social integrity in Papua to be well preserved,” he said.
Noted in 2015, Ja’far Umar Thalib as the leader of Laskar Jihad has clashed with the people of Koya, but has now moved to Keerom and established a semi-permanent pesantren (religious school) there.
Keerom County Government has given third warning letter but until now Ja’far Umar Thalib did not respond. “He did not have building permits and operational permits,” Hardin explained.(*)
Source: tabloidjubi.com
Editor: Zely Ariane
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2) Police Say Imported Firearms to be Used in Conflict-ridden Areas
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Setyo Wasisto said that firearms imported by the police will be used in conflict-ridden areas such as Poso, Papua or during jungle operations. He said that the issue is now being handled by the Coordinating Ministry for Political, Legal and Security Affairs. “It’s been settled and now is being handled by them, you can ask them,” he told Tempo in a phone interview yesterday.
Earlier on Saturday, police said they have imported hundreds of heavy firearms for the Mobile Brigade (Brimob). The firearms arrived in Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang, on Friday. “The guns belong to the National Police, indeed. They are acquired legally,” Setyo said.
The spokesman also underscored that police have undergone a valid procurement process. He elaborated that the process includes specification design, auction, review from the general and financial inspector, and procurement and purchase by the third party before entering Soekarno-Hatta customs.
The clearance, however, was being handled by the strategic intelligence agency (Bais) of the National Armed Forces (TNI). Setyo said that police have confirmed the firearms or gun import to the agency. “All are carried out according to the established procedure,” he said.
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3) Do not bow down to Freeport, Kadin tells government
Jakarta | Mon, October 2, 2017 | 12:38 pm
The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has advised the government not to bow down to the wishes of the United States’ Freeport McMoRan, the parent company of PT Freeport Indonesia, which had rejected the government’s proposal on its divestment scheme.
Kadin deputy chairman for eastern Indonesia H. Andi Rukman Karumpa said in Jakarta on Monday that the government needed to defend its position on the divestment of 51 percent shares of PT Freeport Indonesia as required by Indonesian law.
“I hope the government will not feel pressured. It needs to defend the scheme,” he said as reported by tribunnews.com.
Read also: Freeport, govt butt heads over divestment details
Andi’s statement was made in response to a letter sent by Freeport McMoRan Inc. CEO Richard C. Adkerson to the Finance Ministry’s secretary general, a copy of which was also sent to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani.
In his letter dated Sept. 28, Adkerson said his company, which agreed in late August to divest 51 percent of its shares, could not accept a number of issues related to the valuation, timing and structure of the divestment.
With regards to valuation, for example, the government’s position is to buy the shares based on the market price, while Freeport wants to take into consideration the reserve of its gold and copper mining site in Papua in calculating the share price.
He said the government was in a strong position.
“The mineral reserve is owned by the state. The company only rents. It is unlikely that we have to buy our owned [mining reserves],” said Andi, citing Article 33, paragraph 3 of the Constitution. (bbn)
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4) WAMENA BALIEM VALLEY ARABICA COFFEE WILL BE CERTIFIED
Oct 02, 2017
Wamena, Jubi – To promote the production of local farmers’ coffee in Jayawijaya Regency, and to guarantee Arabica coffee will not claimed as agricultural products of other regions, the Government of Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Province, began to protect Wamena Arabica Coffee with certification requirements.
Jayawijaya Head of Planning and Regional Development Agency (Bappeda), Petrus Mahuze, claimed to have prepared geographical location, as one of the requirements that must be completed before Arabica coffee gets certified and protection from the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
“We hope that there will be a certification for the local coffee product of Jayawijaya, and through this certification there will be protection for coffee farmers so that no more people (outside Jayawijaya) utilize Wamena coffee for personal benefit,” he said in Wamena, Friday (September 29).
Through the certification, said Peter, all the coffee farmers’ products spread across 40 districts throughout Jayawijaya Regency will be protected by law.
“If the certification is being violated, there are legal sanctions such as prison or a fine at about one billion,” he said.
According to him there was also suggestion to name Baliem Wamena Valley Arabica Coffee on all production.
“If it’s about packaging, it’s okay for the owner of the business or brand itself, but in every brand it should contain a logo that we will provide information on origin of the coffee,” he said.(*)
Source: Antara
Editor: Zely Ariane
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