2) POTENTIAL LOSS OF REVENUE FROM FREEPORT HAS REACHED 6 TRILLION RUPIAH
3) Papua governor clarifies wealth report to KPK
4) LEGISLATORS: “EVEN GOVERNMENTAL SECTORS HAVE BEEN CONTROLLED BY NON PAPUANS”
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1) WEST PAPUA PETITION CAUSED A STIR, THESE ARE RESPONSES FROM PAPUA
Oct 05, 2017
Jayapura, Jubi – A petition claimed to hold the wishes of Papuan people on a referendum in the Land of Papua has been debated since last week among people in the Land of Papua, the Government of Indonesia and the United Nations (UN).
Denials and accusations have sprung up in various national media since the petition was published by the British media, The Guardian. The Indonesian government accused Benny Wenda, the actor behind the petition of lying and spreading hoax.
Quoting the statement of the Chairman of Decolonization Special Committee known as C24, Rafael Ramirez, Permanent Mission of the United Nations in New York said there was no petition from West Papua received by C24.
On the other hand, Benny Wenda said that if the petition was a hoax as stated by the Indonesian government, why would anyone be jailed for organizing the signing of the petition? He already suspects Indonesia will do anything to discredit the petition, himself and other West Papuan leaders, even the people of West Papua.
However, some Papuans have the view that submitting the petition is not a substantial matter. The Indonesian government must recognize that the policy in the Land of Papua has not yet satisfied the Papuan indigenous (OAP).
Response from Papua
Responding to the furor of this petition, Papuan legislator Laurenz Kadepa said the current mutual claims between the Indonesian government and Benny Wenda are not the substance of the Papua issue. The most important thing it should be a lesson for the government so that policies for Papua should be evaluated from all aspects, especially human rights.
“Hoax or true, the petition information is not to be debated. Now the human rights issue in Papua is on the UN agenda and it will be an obstacle for the Indonesian government. Because the states that concern of Papua human rights continue to grow, not just Melanesian countries,” said Kadepa, Sunday (October 1).
“The Indonesian government should correct itself and improve its policy in Papua,” Kadepa continued.
While the Chairman of West Papua National Committee, Victor Yeimo to Benar News confirmed that even if without any petition everyone knows the desire of the people of Papua, which is to hold a referendum as a media to shape the fate of Papuan people.
Regarding the Chairman of C24’s rebuttal, according to Yeimo, if Chairman C24 refuses to accept the petition in his capacity as chairman it is reasonable because the authority of the commission is still in the 17 territorial of non self governance territories. Ramirez has the right to refuse the formal acceptance.
“What must be understood by the people of Papua is the chairman of C24 himself in the interview video said that West Papua was listed by General Assembly. It means he explains the procedural issues that are need to be encouraged. So, the petition is good as public awareness, but the main thing for the Papuan people is to strengthen the strength of domestic struggle, to encourage the liberation process of the people of Papua, “said Yeimo.
The same is said by Markus Haluk, one of the ULMWP’s work teams. In fact, on Tuesday 26 September 2017 Benny Wenda, accompanied by Rex Rumakiek, one of the executives of United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), submitted a petition to the chairman of the UN Decolonization Commission in New York.
“If there is a response from the Government of Indonesia that says it is a lie, I think it’s all okay. We pray and work that in time the truth is upright for the Nation of Papua and Indonesia and the UN,” said Haluk.
ULMWP continues, focusing and working on the right of self-determination without being disturbed by the furor that arose from the petition.
Benny Wenda and his petition
Benny Wenda, a Papuan independence leader claimed to have handed the West Papua People’s Petition to a C-24 representative. After the news of the submission was released by British media, The Guardian, the Government of Indonesia immediately denied it and named the petition as a publicity stunt without any credibility.
To Jubi, Benny Wenda said he submitted the petition to C24 representatives on September 26 at the Office of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. He was with Rex Rumakiek who submitted the petition to C-24 representatives.
“More than 70% of the population in Papua wants a referendum in West Papua. Bishop Desmond Tutu and Noam Chomsky are two of the world’s leading figures who signed the petition, “Benny Wenda told the contents of the petition.
Wenda further said that the people of West Papua who are supported by the international community very much trust in the petition demand. West Papuan people demand West Papua to become a non-self-governing territory with full rights to liberty and freedom.
The signing of this petition does not go smoothly. Recorded petitions distributed online through the avaaz.orgsite were blocked by the Indonesian government by the end of 2016. Similarly, petitions were manually executed since April 2017. According to the ULMWP records, 57 people were arrested for supporting the petition. Among them are Yanto Awerkion, Vice Chairman of West Papua National Committee (KNPB) of Mimika and its secretary Sem Ukago on Tuesday (December 7, 2016).
“Yanto and Sem are threatened with Article 169 of the Criminal Code for participating in associations aimed at committing a crime, or participating in other associations prohibited by general rules, are punishable by imprisonment of up to six years,” added Benny Wenda.
Indonesian denial
The petition has made the Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the United Nations, New York, Triansyah Djani, issued a press release quoting an interview with Rafael Ramirez.
“As the Chairman of the UN Decolonization Special Committee (C-24), I and the Committee Secretariat, have never received, formally or informally, any petition or anyone about Papua as reported in the Guardian newspaper,” Rafael RamÃrez said in a press release.
Ambassador Ramirez further affirmed that he highly respects the integrity and sovereignty of all members. The mandate of the Decolonization Committee, he added, is limited to 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories and Papua is not included in the 17 territories.
Ramirez’s statement is supported by an interview video broadcasted extensively through a youtube channel by the Permanent Mission of Indonesia to the UN, New York.
Indonesian foreign ministry spokesman Arrmanatha Nasir, who participated with the Indonesian delegation at the UN General Assembly meeting in New York, called the petition an unfounded action.
“It’s a pure publicity action without credibility,” he said, quoted by The Guardian.
Papua, continued Nasir is an integral part of Indonesia as stipulated in United Nations General Assembly resolution 2504 (XXIV) 1969.
Support of British MPs
The All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) of England is fully supports the West Papua people’s petition. APPG release received by Jubi on Wednesday (September 27) said this petition provides strong evidence that the people of West Papua want to express their hope for a better future.
Therefore, according to Hon. Alex Sobel, APPG member (from the British labor party) acknowledged that all APPG members support West Papuan people in calling for their inalienable right to self-determination democratically, so that they can freely decide their own future peacefully.
“We will also step up this significant development with the British Government,” Alex Sobel said.
Sobel continued, West Papua people have experienced more than 50 years of widespread human rights violations without a satisfactory solution. So it is clear that in a situation that continues to deteriorate, the people of West Papua are not secure under Indonesian occupation.(tabloidjubi.com/Zely Ariane)
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2) POTENTIAL LOSS OF REVENUE FROM FREEPORT HAS REACHED 6 TRILLION RUPIAH
Oct 05, 2017
Jakarta, Jubi – The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) found that the potential loss of non-tax state revenues (PNBP) of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) Contract of Work for the period 2009-2015 amounted to 445.96 million US dollars or Rp6.02 trillion exchange rateith, w assumption Rp13.500 per US dollar).
Supreme Auditor IV BPK Saiful Anwar Nasution said the Government through Government Regulation Number 45 Year 2003 as already amended by Government Regulation Number 9 Year 2012, has determined the amount of fixed contribution rate, royalty and additional royalty, but PTFI still uses the tariff stated in Contract of Work (CoW) which amount lower, and not adjusted to the latest tariffs according to the government regulations, thus resulting in the loss of potential PNBP.
Based on Government Regulation No. 9 of 2012, copper royalty rates are set at 4 percent, gold 3.75 percent, silver 3.25 percent. While in the work contract, the copper royalty tariff is 3.75 percent, gold 1 percent, and silver 1 percent.
“According to the BPK, the royalty must be in accordance with the PP, but it has been fixed, while the fix it too late,” said Saiful during a discussion at the BPK Office, Jakarta, Tuesday (October 3). The main problems, one of which is internal control in the Freeport Indonesia Contract of Work includes the implementation of policies that result in the loss of potential revenue.
Nevertheless, Saiful confirms that BPK’s findings only show potential state losses, not state real losses.
“The potential is not really a material loss, if we do not do something, it could be a loss, so we recommend not to deposit it first, we recommend it to do something first, otherwise it is called a state loss” Saiful said.
Inspection of PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) Working Contracts (PTFI) for 2013-2015 is conducted at the Ministry of ESDM, Ministry of Environment and Forestry (LHK) and other relevant agencies. The examination of PTFI COW 2013-2015 aims to assess PTFI’s compliance with its tax obligations, non-tax revenues (royalties and fixed fees) as well as export duties, assess compliance with environmental regulations and examine whether PTFI’s extension of contract and divestment PTFI’s shares have been in compliance with the laws and regulations.
The examination results of PTFI CoW concluded that the management of mineral mining at PTFI has not been fully implemented in accordance with the provisions in place to ensure the achievement of the principle of sustainable and environmentally sound natural resource utilization for the greatest prosperity of the Indonesian people.
The conclusions are based on the weaknesses occurring in the PTFI CoW from the aspects of state revenue, the environment, the extension of work contract and divestment of shares, whether related to internal control or compliance with the provisions of the law.
Based on the BPK data, the examination results of PTFI KK in 2013-2015 revealed 14 findings containing 21 problems. These issues include 11 weaknesses of the Internal Control System (SPI) and 10 non-compliance with statutory regulations valued at 181.45 thousand US dollars, or equivalent to Rp2.41 billion.
Earlier, in 1967, the Government of Indonesia signed a first generation agreement with one of the companies from the United States. The COW Agreement was renewed to the V-generation KK in 1991. PT Freeport Indonesia’s working areas include Blocks A and B which are spread over seven districts in Papua Province.
In the period 1967-2015, PTFI experienced several changes in the composition of shareholder ownership. As of December 31, 2015, 81.28 percent of PTFI’s shares are owned by Freeport McMoRan (FCX), while the Government of Indonesia and Indocopper each have 9.36 percent. But to note, Indocopper shares are wholly owned by FCX.
The issuance of Law Number 4 Year 2009 on Mineral and Coal Mining becomes the strong legal basis for the government in encouraging companies to develop and increase the added value and benefits of mining business activities optimally. In accordance with the mandate of Article 169 paragraph (2) of Law Number 4 of 2009, the provisions in Article PTFI CoW shall be adjusted (renegotiation) with the Government of Indonesia no later than 1 (one) year since its enactment.
Since 2010 KK renegotiations have been implemented by several government-formed teams. In 2015 the results of the renegotiation emphasize on six strategic issues, namely the area of work, the continuation of mining operations, the state revenue of processing and refining obligations, divestment obligations and liability of the use of goods, services, and domestic labor.(Antara/Zely Ariane)
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3) Papua governor clarifies wealth report to KPK
Jakarta | Thu, October 5, 2017 | 10:04 am
Papua Governor Lukas Enembe came to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) headquarters on Wednesday to clarify his wealth report, which was reportedly submitted to the antigraft body.
The governor arrived at the KPK headquarters on Jl. Rasuna Said in South Jakarta at 1 p.m. He kept tight-lipped about details of his visit. The governor also declined to talk to journalists when he left the KPK building at 6:15 p.m.
KPK spokesman Febri Diansyah told journalists Lukas’ visit was to clarify details of his wealth report. “There was some information in the report we needed him to clarify,” he confirmed.
Under the 2002 KPK Law, the antigraft body is required to evaluate state officials’ wealth reports, the submissions of which are required as part of the KPK's efforts to prevent corruption.
Lukas is a witness in a graft case related to the use of scholarship funds for the 2016 fiscal year. The case is being handled by the National Police Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim). On Sept. 4, Lukas fulfilled the police’s summons for a questioning regarding the case after skipping two previous questionings. (ebf)
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4) LEGISLATORS: “EVEN GOVERNMENTAL SECTORS HAVE BEEN CONTROLLED BY NON PAPUANS”
Oct 05, 2017
Jayapura, Jubi – Papua Legislator, Emus Gwijangge, reminds non-Papuans to not monopolize all sectors of life in the Land of Papua, and provide opportunities for indigenous Papuans (OAPs) especially as Civil State Apparatus (ASN).
Members of the House of Representatives Commission I, on governance, politics, law and human rights, said that the private sector in Papua has been controlled by non-Papuans. But now it has also expanded to public sector as civil servant, as shown ASN acceptance. This adds even more gap that makes native Papuans feel not to be masters in their own country.
“For the future acceptance of ASN, I hope that Papuans are to be prioritized, especially if they are at provincial and district/city positions. If possible, 90 percent of those who passed qualifications are indigenous Papuans. And non-Papuans should give our children a chance,” said Emus on Tuesday (October 10).
According to him, in addition to the need of prioritizing indigenous Papuans as ASN, the regency, city, and provincial governments should also prioritize OAP in the position of echelon officials,.
“The private sector has been controlled by non-Papuans, even as peasants and people who sell sago are non-Papuans; politics and bureaucracy are no longer controlled, especially in districts, municipalities, I see Papuans are getting even less in holding governmental positions,” he said.
He assumed that if all parties do not pay attention on the position of OAPs in the bureaucracy structure, there could be no more indigenous Papuans in control of the government system in the future.
“We are native Papuans, we have many scholars, we have the ability and capacity, similar to brothers (and sisters) from outside Papua. Since Papua has the Otsus law redeemed with the blood and life of indigenous Papuans,” he said.
Another Papuan legislator, Tan Wie Long, said indigenous Papuans need to be given the opportunity to be accepted as ASN, especially in provinces, districts and cities. “There is no rule (to prioritise OAPs), but there is no harm in understanding each other, and giving the opportunity to the indigenous son/daughter of Papuans,” said Tan. (tabloidjubi.com/Zely Ariane)
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