2) Govt-DPR Set Up Working Committee for Papua Special Autonomy Bill
3) Ready to host PON XX, says Papua govt
4) 12 Black-capped lories and other animals released to nature reserve in Nimbokrang
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1) Autonomy funds 'indispensable' to Papua, W Papua development:
Tito 6 hours ago
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Special autonomy funds must be extended to Papua and West Papua for two more decades to boost sustainable development in the provinces, Indonesian Home Minister Tito Karnavian has said.
"The special autonomy funds are so indispensable. More than 60 percent (of Papua's budgetary sources) are even obtained from the funds," he said during a hearing with the House's Papua Special Autonomy Fund Committee here on Thursday.
The allocation of the special autonomy funds, however, is set to end with the expiry of the Papua Special Autonomy Law No. 21 of 2001 in November this year, he informed.
Therefore, allocation of the funds must soon be extended by another 20 years, he stressed.
The government is planning to increase the amount of special autonomy funds from 2 percent to 2.25 percent of the General Allocation Funds (DAU), he pointed out.
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The government's plan has purposely been incorporated in the bill for amending the Papua Special Autonomy Law No. 21 of 2001, Karnavian said.
The special autonomy funds the central government plans to increase will not be completely provided in the form of a block grant, he disclosed.
Several parties in Papua have proposed that one percent of the funds be provided in the form of a block grant, while the remaining 1.25 percent be provided in the form of an earmarked specific grant, he said.
The request for earmarked specific grants for public services would be determined by the central government to optimize sustainable development and improve Papuans' prosperity, he added.
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The Papua special autonomy law, which has paved the way for a significant amount of funds to flow into Papua and West Papua, has been in force for almost 20 years.
With the law set to expire in November this year, the bill for amending it is being deliberated in the House of Representatives (DPR).
To meet the deadline, House members have listed it as one of dozens of priority bills in this year's National Legislation Program (Prolegnas).
According to data provided by the Finance Ministry, the government has allocated Rp138.65 trillion towards Papua and West Papua's special autonomy funds and additional funds for infrastructure projects so far.
Meanwhile, the government has disbursed Rp702.3 trillion in regional transfers and village funds to the two provinces between 2002 and 2021, according to People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Bambang Soesatyo.
Despite the flow of significant amounts of central government funds into Papua and West Papua, the two provinces are still struggling to improve the quality of their human capital. Their scores on Indonesia's 2020 Human Development Index have remained below the national average of 71.94.
According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Papua and West Papua scored 60.44 and 65.09, respectively, on the 2020 Human Development Index, much lower than Aceh Province, which scored 71.94.
BPS data released in February this year further pegged the poverty rates in Papua and West Papua at 26.8 percent and 21.7 percent, respectively.
Development outcomes remain inequitable for native Papuan communities, as indicated by their low income levels and lack of access to education and health services, it said. (INE)
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"The special autonomy funds are so indispensable. More than 60 percent (of Papua's budgetary sources) are even obtained from the funds," he said during a hearing with the House's Papua Special Autonomy Fund Committee here on Thursday.
The allocation of the special autonomy funds, however, is set to end with the expiry of the Papua Special Autonomy Law No. 21 of 2001 in November this year, he informed.
Therefore, allocation of the funds must soon be extended by another 20 years, he stressed.
The government is planning to increase the amount of special autonomy funds from 2 percent to 2.25 percent of the General Allocation Funds (DAU), he pointed out.
Related news: Three villagers found dead following gunfight near Ilaga Airport
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The government's plan has purposely been incorporated in the bill for amending the Papua Special Autonomy Law No. 21 of 2001, Karnavian said.
The special autonomy funds the central government plans to increase will not be completely provided in the form of a block grant, he disclosed.
Several parties in Papua have proposed that one percent of the funds be provided in the form of a block grant, while the remaining 1.25 percent be provided in the form of an earmarked specific grant, he said.
The request for earmarked specific grants for public services would be determined by the central government to optimize sustainable development and improve Papuans' prosperity, he added.
Related news: Attackers of 12 soldiers likely from Lamek Taplo-led group: military
The Papua special autonomy law, which has paved the way for a significant amount of funds to flow into Papua and West Papua, has been in force for almost 20 years.
With the law set to expire in November this year, the bill for amending it is being deliberated in the House of Representatives (DPR).
To meet the deadline, House members have listed it as one of dozens of priority bills in this year's National Legislation Program (Prolegnas).
According to data provided by the Finance Ministry, the government has allocated Rp138.65 trillion towards Papua and West Papua's special autonomy funds and additional funds for infrastructure projects so far.
Meanwhile, the government has disbursed Rp702.3 trillion in regional transfers and village funds to the two provinces between 2002 and 2021, according to People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Bambang Soesatyo.
Despite the flow of significant amounts of central government funds into Papua and West Papua, the two provinces are still struggling to improve the quality of their human capital. Their scores on Indonesia's 2020 Human Development Index have remained below the national average of 71.94.
According to Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Papua and West Papua scored 60.44 and 65.09, respectively, on the 2020 Human Development Index, much lower than Aceh Province, which scored 71.94.
BPS data released in February this year further pegged the poverty rates in Papua and West Papua at 26.8 percent and 21.7 percent, respectively.
Development outcomes remain inequitable for native Papuan communities, as indicated by their low income levels and lack of access to education and health services, it said. (INE)
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2) Govt-DPR Set Up Working Committee for Papua Special Autonomy Bill
Translator: Dewi Elvia Muthiariny
Editor: Laila Afifa 24 June 2021 15:28 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The government and the Special Committee of the House of Representatives (DPR) for Papua's Special Autonomy Bill have agreed to set up a working committee to discuss the bill on the special autonomy status of the country’s easternmost province (RUU Otsus Papua).
The working committee will deliberate the revision of Law No. 21 of 2001 at a more technical level, including the Problem Inventory List (DIM) from the DPR and the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
This decision was taken during a working meeting of the Special Committee with the Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian and Law and Human Rights Deputy Minister Edward Omar Sharief Hiariej.
“The DPR Special Committee has agreed to form a working committee to discuss the DIM further together with the government,” said Special Committee Deputy Head, Agung Widyantoro, on Thursday, June 24.
The formation of the committee was initially proposed by Tito Karnavian at the meeting. He asked that the DIM discussion be held at the committee for it is a technical issue and to help the discussion be more focused.
Tito explained echelon I officials will represent the government in the discussions. The Home Affairs Ministry will deploy the Director-General of Regional Autonomy, Akmal Malik, and the Director-General of Politics and General Administration, Bahtiar.
“It does not mean that I, as the Minister of Home Affairs, do not want to attend. But we will monitor very crucial matters that require action from the top level, we will bridge them,” Tito Karnavian said at the meeting on Papua's Special Autonomy Bill.
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3) Ready to host PON XX, says Papua govt
6 hours ago
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Papua provincial government has said it is prepared to host the 20th National Sports Week (PON) XX scheduled for October 2-15 this year.
With 100 days to go before the opening ceremony of PON XX, Jayapura Mayor Benhur Tommy Mano has assured that it is safe to host the quadrennial event, which was postponed for one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Papua.
“I told governors, 33 provincial offices of the Indonesian National Sport Committee (KONI), and athletes across Indonesia that Papua is ready to host PON 2020,” he said during a virtual event entitled ‘Eyeing Papua’s Preparedness for PON XX’ on Thursday.
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He made the remarks in response to uncertainty voiced by the public about the PON XX due to the conflict between Indonesian security agencies and Papuan separatists in the past few months.
He asked the public not to worry about the security situation in Papua, saying the areas affected by the conflict are far from the venue selected for PON XX.
He assured that the event will run smoothly as the local government has continued to step up COVID-19 vaccinations in four clusters near the PON venue. The move is expected to lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission during the event, he said.
“In accordance with the President’s instruction, the public must be vaccinated, accessories sellers must be vaccinated, athletes must be vaccinated, and spectators must be vaccinated. This proves in the four clusters. Their enthusiasm to get vaccinated is fairly high,” he remarked. (INE)
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With 100 days to go before the opening ceremony of PON XX, Jayapura Mayor Benhur Tommy Mano has assured that it is safe to host the quadrennial event, which was postponed for one year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in Papua.
“I told governors, 33 provincial offices of the Indonesian National Sport Committee (KONI), and athletes across Indonesia that Papua is ready to host PON 2020,” he said during a virtual event entitled ‘Eyeing Papua’s Preparedness for PON XX’ on Thursday.
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He made the remarks in response to uncertainty voiced by the public about the PON XX due to the conflict between Indonesian security agencies and Papuan separatists in the past few months.
He asked the public not to worry about the security situation in Papua, saying the areas affected by the conflict are far from the venue selected for PON XX.
He assured that the event will run smoothly as the local government has continued to step up COVID-19 vaccinations in four clusters near the PON venue. The move is expected to lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission during the event, he said.
“In accordance with the President’s instruction, the public must be vaccinated, accessories sellers must be vaccinated, athletes must be vaccinated, and spectators must be vaccinated. This proves in the four clusters. Their enthusiasm to get vaccinated is fairly high,” he remarked. (INE)
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4) 12 Black-capped lories and other animals released to nature reserve in Nimbokrang
News Desk June 23, 2021 5:56 pm
Jayapura, Jubi – The Papua Natural Resources Conservation (BBKSDA) has released 18 animals back to its natural habitat in Isyo Rhepang Muaif forest in Nimbokrang District, Jayapura Regency on Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Among the released animals are 12 black-capped lories (Lorius lory), two eclectus parrots (Eclectus roratus), three palm cockatoos (Probosciger aterrimus), and a cuscus (Phalanger sp.).
Papua BBKSDA head of Planning, Protection and Preservation Lusiana Dyah Ratnawati told Jubi in a written statement that all of the animals had been rehabilitated in the Waena campground prior to the release.
Previously on Friday, the BBKSDA received the animals from the Papua Police. A police member of the Papua Police’s specific crime department, First. Brig. Al-Idrus, said that his team found three palm cockatoos when patrolling in Yapsi District on Thursday. The birds were found in a small place covered with boards.
“We couldn’t find the owners. We immediately took care of the animals. Thank God all the animals can be released into the wild today,” he said on Sunday.
The Isyo Rhepang Muaif customary forest is home to the king bird-of-paradise (Cicinnurus regius), the lesser bird-of-paradise (Paradisaea minor), the twelve-wired bird-of-paradise (Seleusidis melanoleucus), and the pale-billed sicklebill (Drepanornis bruijinii). Seven out of nine types of cenderawasih (bird-of-paradise) in Papua Land exist in the nature reserve of Rhepang Muaif Village.
In 2017, Papua Governor Lukas Enembe signed the declaration of Rhepang Muaif as a tourist village for observing bird-of-paradise, along with Tablasupa Village in Depapre District, Sawendui Village and Baraway Village in Raimbawi District, and Poom Village in Yapen Islands Regency.
The 150-hectare area is now managed by several non-profit organizations focusing on the environment, including Isyo Hill’s Bird Watching, and supported by several state-owned enterprises.
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Papua BBKSDA head Edward Sembiring said the Isyo Rhepang Muaif forest was chosen as the release location as it was a representative habitat for various types of birds, including those released on Sunday.
Sembiring added that his party had previously released eight animals to their habitat on Tuesday in the area of Pasir 6, North Jayapura District, comprising one eclectus parrot, five green pythons (Morelia viridis), and two panama lizards (Tiliqua scincoides). One green python was received from the Jakarta BBKSDA in July, while the other seven animals were confiscated at Theys Eluai Sentani Airport from November 2019 to May 2021 by the Jayapura Class I Agricultural Quarantine Center.
Reporter: Timoteus Marten
Editor: Domingus A. Mampioper
Editor: Domingus A. Mampioper
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