Friday, October 25, 2019

1) Hundreds of West Papua's Villages Prone to Landslides, Floods


2) Jokowi expected to soak in sunset at West Papua's Kaimana
3) President Jokowi pays great attention to Papua
4) President Jokowi appoints native Papuan as deputy minister
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1) Hundreds of West Papua's Villages Prone to Landslides, Floods

Translator: Dewi Elvia Muthiariny   Editor: Markus Wisnu Murti 
25 October 2019 19:45 WIB


TEMPO.COJakarta - The West Papua Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) recorded over 800 villages and sub-districts in the region had the potential of landslides and floods.
The agency's head, Derek Ampnir, said in Manokwari, Friday, Oct. 25, that his side had obtained data on potential disasters throughout  the city.
“[We have a full] catalog starting from the locations, coordinate points, up to the areas' vulnerability levels. The highest potential of a landslide is found in Pegunungan Arfak Regency, while the highest potential of floods is in Wondama Bay, followed by Manokwari, Sorong, Bintuni Bay, and several other areas,” said Ampnir.
Ampnir then ordered all regional heads of 13 regencies/cities to immediately declare a disaster alert status beginning today until March 2020.

“The BMKG has released a notice about the weather. So, all regional BPBDs must immediately make a move and coordinate with regents/mayors to declare the alert status during the rainy season,” Derek added.
The public was also called on to be vigilant and wary of weather changes as well as potential disasters, either floods or landslides.
“Keep the environment clean, do not litter into the gutter as it may trigger flooding. Gutters are not dumpsters," he underlined.
As for the people living near river areas, Derek went on, they must be aware and able to read natural signs of disasters and be prepared for independent evacuations should a disaster occurs.
"We will certainly be there, but the first step of rescue when a disaster happens is of course from the people themselves," he said.
ANTARA

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2) Jokowi expected to soak in sunset at West Papua's Kaimana
 9 hours ago

Manokwari, W Papua (ANTARA) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) is expected to reap the rewards of a scenic sunset in Kaimana District during his working visit to Papua and West Papua on Sunday, Deputy West Papua Governor Mohamad Lakotani stated.

President Jokowi and his entourage are scheduled to depart aboard the presidential aircraft from Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta for the Dominie Edward Osok Airport in Sorong, West Papua, on Saturday, he informed journalists here on Friday.

"Mr. President is scheduled to arrive in Sorong at around 9 p.m. local time. On Sunday morning, he continues his trip to Manokwari, the capital city of West Papua Province, and Pegunungan Arfak District aboard a helicopter," he noted.

After an around 45-minute stay at Pegunungan Arfak District, President Jokowi will return to Manokwari and prepare to depart for Kaimana District, he stated.

"On Sunday afternoon, President Jokowi is expected to have paid a visit to Kaimana to enjoy the beauty of the sunset there," Lakotani remarked.

On Monday (Oct 28), President Jokowi continues his working visit to Wamena, the capital city of Jayawijaya District, in Papua Province.

"We are thankful since from the onset, President Jokowi begins his second leadership term by visiting several areas in Papua and West Papua. Of course, we have several agenda items that we can propose to Mr. President," he remarked.

Related news: Jokowi to visit West Papua's Pegunungan Arfak to hold dialog
Related news: Papua's security situation under control before Jokowi's visit: Police


Speaking in connection with President Jokowi's scheduled work visit, Papua Police Chief Inspector General Paulus Waterpauw made assurance on Friday that the community order and security situation throughout Papua remained under control.

"In general, as of this Friday, the situation remains peaceful and under control. This is thanks to the support and cooperation of all friends on the ground, top brass, regional government officials, and community leaders. All contribute to this peaceful and secure condition in Papua," he stated.

Waterpauw arrived in Timika, the capital city of Mimika District, Papua Province, along with Commander of the XVII Cenderawasih Regional Military Command Major General Herman Asaribab to welcome Home Minister Tito Karnavian and his entourage that arrived on Friday afternoon.

Waterpauw admitted that he and his colleague, Major General Herman Asaribab, will report about the security situation in Papua before the president's visit to Karnavian, who will arrive in Timika along with Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Air Chief Marshall Hadi Tjahjanto and acting Police Chief Commissioner General Ari Dono Sukmato.

On Saturday morning, Karnavian and his entourage are scheduled to fly to Wamena, the capital city of Jayawijaya District, before joining President Jokowi's entourage in Jayapura, the capital city of Papua Province, he noted.

Papua and West Papua have come under the radar of both the Indonesian and foreign media after a spate of violence broke out in several parts of these two Indonesian provinces in August and September 2019.

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Reporter: Rahmad Nasution
Editor: Sri Haryati



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3) President Jokowi pays great attention to Papua
 3 hours ago

Timikam Papua (ANTARA) - President Joko Widodo (Jokowi)'s plan to visit Papua and West Papua in the next few days reflects the importance he shows to the two provinces, Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has stated. President Jokowi is looking forward to visiting Papua and West Papua soon after a spate of riots engulfed Jayapura and Wamena, said Tito on Friday. He was inducted as home affairs minister only on Wednesday.

"When I was chief of the National Police, Mr President called me when the incidents occurred in Jayapura and Wamena. He was looking forward to visiting Wamena as soon as possible to meet with the local community. Since the situation was not conducive, we suggested he wait until the situation returned to normal. To create a conducive situation, we needed to take steps including strengthening security, upholding the law, reconciliation etc.," he said.

As law and order in Papua have returned to normal, President Jokowi will pay the first working visit to Papua and West Papua since he was sworn in as president on October 20, 2019.

"He wants to visit Papua as soon as possible particularly to visit Wamena and Jayapura and inaugurate Holtkamp Bridge. He is eager to visit Wamena to give the impression that the government cares for the situation there. I think he pays great attention to Papua," he said.

Related news: Jokowi expected to soak in sunset at West Papua's Kaimana

Related news: Papua's security situation under control before Jokowi's visit: Police

Related news: Jokowi to visit West Papua's Pegunungan Arfak to hold dialog

Reporter: Evarianus Supar/Suharto
Editor: Gusti Nur Cahya Aryani
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4) President Jokowi appoints native Papuan as deputy minister
 8 hours ago

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has appointed a native Papuan figure named Wempi Wetipo as deputy minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR).

"Mr Wempi Wetipo is an indigeous Papuan. Thus, the land of Papua is represented by two figures in the Indonesia Onward Cabinet line-up," he remarked while introducing his 12 deputy ministers at the Merdeka Palace here on Friday.

Wetipo has extensive experience in governing and managing the state's institution, as he had also headed the Jayawijaya District for two leadership terms, he pointed out.

President Jokowi has pinned hopes on Wetipo being able to supervise varied infrastructure projects across Indonesia, including those in the eastern parts of the country.

He stated that Chief of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia is the other representative of Papuan communities in the new cabinet.

Related news: President Jokowi installs 12 deputy ministers
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A day following the inauguration of his 12 deputy ministers on Friday, President Jokowi is scheduled to visit the provinces of Papua and West Papua.

According to Deputy West Papua Governor Mohamad Lakotani, President Jokowi and his entourage is scheduled to depart aboard the presidential aircraft from the Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in East Jakarta for the Dominie Edward Osok Airport in Sorong, West Papua, on Saturday.

"Mr President is scheduled to arrive at Sorong at around 9 p.m. local time. On Sunday morning, he continues his trip to Manokwari, the capital city of West Papua Province, and Pegunungan Arfak District aboard a helicopter," he stated.

After his around 45-minute stay in Pegunungan Arfak District, President Jokowi will return to Manokwari and prepare for leaving for Kaimana District, he stated.

"On Sunday afternoon, President Jokowi is expected to have been in Kaimana to enjoy the beauty of the sunset there," Lakotani stated.

On Monday (Oct 28), President Jokowi continues his working visit by heading to Wamena, the capital city of Jayawijaya District, in Papua Province.

"We are thankful since from the onset, President Jokowi begins his second leadership term by visiting several areas in Papua and West Papua. Of course, we have several agenda items that we can propose to Mr. President," he added.

Related news: Jokowi expected to soak in sunset at West Papua's Kaimana
Related news: Papua's security situation under control before Jokowi's visit: Police
Reporter: Bayu P, Rahmad Nasution
Editor: Sri Haryati
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