85 Percent of Indonesian Journalists Not Understanding of Journalism Ethics Code

According to the research results of Journalism Indonesia Alliance (AJI) in 2006, found that 85 percent of journalists in Indonesia have never read and understand the code of journalistic ethics.

According Alamudi Abdullah, Chairman of the Public Complaints Commission, the Press Council, it was because the number of media that emerged after the New Order era ended. The number of media causes everyone can be a journalist without adequate supplies.

"In the New Order era there were only 289 media, four years after Suharto stepped down, the media jumped to 1,800. Where human resources," he said at the Press Council Building, Jakarta, Thursday (27 / 8) night.

Other causes, he added, until now there has been no school really is for people who want to become journalists. "In fact, many who want to be a journalist. Because journalists are also still has a high social value," he said.

In addition, many journalists who feel a journalistic code of ethics is only limited space for them. "From the 40 participants said that journalism courses can not write a story if it follows the existing code of ethics," he explained.

Alamudi regretted it. According to him, without understanding the code of ethics, a journalist will not balance in preaching. This is detrimental the media as a whole. "The reason people will judge all the media poorly. Considered too far," he said.

He said, to overcome that problem, the Press Council was trying to socialize the importance of understanding the code. "Journalists should read the Act of Journalism who is only 11 chapters. If I can actually read the other rules, too," he said.

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The government shares oil Assumption 65 U.S. Dollars per Barrel

The government shares oil Assumption 65 U.S. Dollars basic assumption on oil prices next year bigger 5 U.S. dollars per barrel compared to the assumptions proposed in the Draft Budget Revenue and Expenditure (Budget) in 2010. It was made by Vice Chairman of the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives Harry Azhar Azis, Wednesday (26 / 8).

According to Harry, in the 2010 Budget discussion meeting has been agreed that the assumption of world crude oil price set at 65 U.S. dollars per barrel. Thus, the basic assumption of oil prices in 2010 is greater 5 U.S. dollars per barrel compared to the assumptions proposed in the Budget 2010. "Expectations of economic growth next year will grow positively, so the demand increases. Therefore, the assumption set is greater than that proposed," said Harry.

Harry explained, to suppress the impact of rising world oil prices, the House is more agree if the price of oil set at 70 U.S. dollars per barrel. "Because there would be a change in oil prices again next year," he continued.

However, Harry hoped, with the benchmark rate 65 U.S. dollars per barrel in the 2010 Budget, the price of oil next year will not experience significant spikes.

If projections were missed, Harry estimates, assuming oil prices of 65 dollars a barrel will only be maintained at least for six months.

In fact, he added, the impact of world oil price hikes could be reduced if the government's infrastructure development process went well. The reason, it is believed to promote national economic growth.

Unfortunately, Head of Fiscal Policy Anggito Abimanyu met through the meeting in Parliament at all reluctant to give an explanation. "We are still calculating its net impact," he said briefly.

Net impact is to calculate the difference between revenue and expenditure budget of the central government in the oil and gas sector is expected.

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Government legalize Blackberry "Service Center"

Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Depkominfo) with BRTI (Indonesian Telecommunication Regulation Agency) states finally, to accept in principle the completeness, mechanisms, and procedures that have authorized repair service facility RIM (RIM-Authorized Repair Facility) in Indonesia.

"BRTI plenary meeting at the end states, that in principle BRTI can receive completeness, mechanisms, and procedures owned by RIM-Authorized Repair Facility in Indonesia," said Chief Information Center and Public Relations Administrator, Gatot Dewa Broto, in Jakarta, Wednesday (26 / 8).

It's just that, said Gatot, BRTI ask RIM to make a statement on the seal must be signed by officials representing RIM from Canada and the central office that represents or is responsible and legally authorized for RIM operations in Indonesia.

RIM's request that it provide a number of statements in between RIM has been trying to meet the requirements demanded by BRTI as stated in his letter No. 652/DJPT.5/KOMINFO/VII/2009 dated July 15, 2009 which applies to telecommunications providers and vendors / importers related to the follow-up commitment to service center for RIM BlackBerry.

"We also ask that RIM said it had obtained from the team's visit and BRTI Administrator on August 19, 2009 to see, learn, and conduct assessments freely and directly to the RIM-Authorized Repair Facility in Indonesia," he said.

Billy emphasized, that RIM-Authorized Repair Facility is provided as a full-service center sold as provided in Article 8 paragraph (2) letter (f) of Regulation Minister Kominfo No. Certification 29/PER/M.KOMINFO/8/2008 of Telecommunication Equipment and Tool.

In the rules it states that the petition certification of telecommunication equipment such conditions attached affidavit and the ability to provide warranty-after sales service on the stamp sale, unless the equipment tested was not to be traded.

In addition, RIM is required to affirm that the RIM-Authorized Repair Facility is provided as a full-service center for the sale in Indonesia is a total solution, so that any damage to any level does not need to bring consumers of telecommunications equipment damaged property is out of Indonesia.

"And we also asked RIM to assert that the RIM-Authorized Repair Facility is operational this has started functioning since August 21, 2009," he said.

As for some of RIM's after sales service which is spread in some places has been officially opened to the public for users who purchase telecommunications device via a telecommunications provider that is affiliated with RIM on 26 August 2009.

It asked that the statement was made by addressed to BRTI secara and if there are violations of commitments-commitments above, then the RIM should be willing to risk and legal consequences in accordance with the provisions of the laws and regulations applicable in Indonesia.

According to Billy, the existence of that statement is important, because it can serve as one means of control and BRTI Administrator in the process of supervision if there are things that contradict what he had promised to BRTI.

"And if such an affidavit has been submitted to the Administrator and BRTI, then as quickly RIM will regain their rights to use RIM to immediately apply for certification could be suspended / frozen by the Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications," said Gatot S. Dewa Broto.

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Street Fatalities Drop by 42 Percent

The Jakarta Police's traffic operation code 'Zebra Jaya' has led to a drop in street fatalities, an officer said Thursday. City police's deputy director of traffic Adj. Sr. Comr. Yaya Ahmudiarto said the number of fatalities during the 10-day operation from Aug. 10 to 19, was down to 176 from 306 over the same period just before the operation.

“Comparing those figures, we conclude the Zebra Jaya operation was a success; it decreased the number of streets fatalities by 42.48 percent,” Yaya told a press conference. Ironically, the number of traffic violations during the operation jumped by 73.07 percent. Most of the violations occurred in North Jakarta.

“Comparing those figures, we conclude the Zebra Jaya operation was a success; it decreased the number of streets fatalities by 42.48 percent,” Yaya told a press conference. Ironically, the number of traffic violations during the operation jumped by 73.07 percent. Most of the violations occurred in North Jakarta.

Yaya said motorcyclists topped the list of traffic offenders. “During the operation the police ticketed 30,363 motorcyclists, up by 66.4 percent from the same period prior to the Zebra Jaya operation,” Yaya said. He added that ignorance of traffic signs topped the list of violations.

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Adjustment of Air Transport Agreements between Indonesia and EU

Indonesia and the European Union (EU) are seeking to adjust their air transport agreements following the lifting of an EU flight ban on four Indonesian airlines in mid-July. "I have just received a report on the matter. To be sure, there has been common understanding and perception of civil aviation in the two regions and of harmonization process to increase flight safety," Transportation Minister Jusman Syafii Djamal said here on Thursday.

The EU had invited the Indonesian aviation authorities to a meeting on initial agreement on certain other aspects of air services on August 17, in Brussels, Belgium, he said. Head of the Transportation Ministry’s Public Communication Center Bambang S Ervan said the meeting was a horizontal meeting between Indonesia and the 27-nation bloc.

At the meeting the Indonesian government was represented by Director General of Air Transportation Herry Bakti and the EU by Gilles Gantelet, he said. Bambang said articles in the air transport agreements the two sides adjusted and discussed at the meeting dealt among others with designation by member state, safety, taxation of aviation fuel, and compatibility with competition rules.

"Actually, the matter has been discussed with EU member states. But the discussion came to a standstill following the EU flight ban on the Indonesian airlines. Now that the ban has been lifted they (the EU) invited us to discuss it," he said.

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Ramadan has not been, Tickets KA D-5 has been ordered Exhausted

Fasting month is not yet started, but the spirit of the village home of Jakarta is not checked. Since Tuesday of train tickets and business class executives from Jakarta to a number of big cities in Java Island to the departure day to 5 days before the highway was out of stock.

"PT KA policy purchase the ticket 30 days before departure. My prediction for the ticket D-3 will be out on Wednesday (19 / 8), "said the Head of Public Relations Regional Operations PT KA Sugeng I Jabodetabek Priyono.

To get tickets, Jakarta residents are advised not to buy concentrated in one place only. Currently, there are 18 official train ticket agent in Jakarta or just come to the nearest railway station.

However, residents need not worry too is out of tickets. On the day of departure, PT KA always provide an empty train to accommodate the purchase on the same day.

Each set of trains to return home village (mudik), especially in business class and executive, consisting of eight-nine trains. "I suggest that citizens in Jakarta not mudik entourage. Try just a child-wife who used to come home and follow her husband. Perhaps with such density at D-7 to D +7 could be reduced, "Sugeng said.

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Photo Exhibition Visual Arts Ivana Stojakovic

The works are unique and abstruse, but it feels familiar at the same time often swerve to truly be recognized. That is the general impression from the work of photography Ivana Stojakovic, who became the paper look like a rich meaning at once interesting to see. As the paper form is generally speaking only strength based visual elements, but more than that is also very strong expression. Exhibition titled "Scenting" This series presents three photographs, which is "Funfair" (12 images), "Self Portrait" (4 photos), and "Cage" (5 images). Ivana, female artist born in Serbia, the last about three years living and working in Bandung.

Tonight (19 / 8), Bentara Budaya Jakarta (Jl. Palmerah Selatan 19 Jakarta 10270), will perform a ceremony Photo Exhibition Visual Arts Ivana Stojakovic Scenting who is starting at 19:30 WIB.

For more information, see the information below:

Inauguration: Wednesday, 19 August 2009 pk. 19:30 wib
Discussion: Thursday, 20 August 2009 pk. 14:00 - 17:00 wib
General: 20 - 25 August 2009 pk. 10:00 - 18:00 wib

For more information, please contact:
Bentara Budaya Jakarta
Jl. Palmerah Selatan 19 Jakarta 10270
(021) 5483008 ext. 5710

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Reflecting President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in pure speculation at Taman Makam Pahlawan Nasional Kalibata National swears and promises that the struggle of the hero is also the struggle of peoples and countries.

"We promise and swear brothers struggle is our struggle and also the way the brothers of the church is the way we also," said the President in meditation for three minutes before the seconds of HUT RI 64 (17 / 8).

In addition, the President in which the thinking part of the Apple Honorary take 17 minutes, also provide the respect of the size of the blessing, grace and purity of the hero in the struggle to serve, for the happiness of the nation and homeland.

"We pray a nice soul brothers received by God in the place as well as possible," said the president accompanied Ny Ani Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla and Ny Mufida Jusuf Kalla.

Honorary apples and Holy deliberately done to honor the heroes in order HUT RI 64.Therefore held in August 2009 exactly 17 minutes 00.00 WIB. Heroes who are respected not just buried in National Heroes cemetery Kalibata Jakarta.

"So also the hero who does not know the name and place in the cities, in the hamlet-village, on the slopes, mountain slopes, valleys in the canyon, and the foundations of the oceans," firm president.

In this TMPN Kalibata have heroes from the 8065 military and police, 738 from the body struggle heroes, heroes of the 38 national leaders, 43 hero unknown. There is a whole number of 8884 hero.

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President Leading the Holy in Kalibata

President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono after waiting for 15 minutes, entering the field ceremony in Taman Makam Pahlawan Nasional Kalibata, South Jakarta, Monday (17 / 8).

President SBY to act as inspectors at the ceremony in the Holy order of seconds HUT RI 64. He entered with Ny. Ani Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla and Ny. Jusuf Kalla Mufida They walks on the red carpet. Through the alignment of thousands of graves of heroes that night was given a red light and white. Not long after the ceremony started, this was also attended by state officials and the ministers.

TMPNK outside, hundreds of officers from the military and police guard. They began to awake from Jalan Raya Pasar Minggu Raya and Jalan Kalibata to take the place of holy meditation. And around of TMPNK each member of the TNI's guard of 10 meters.

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Indonesia and Malaysia Discuss Fighting Terrorism

Indonesia and Malaysia will step up efforts to fight terrorism, which will be discussed when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak meets.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda said he, however, could not yet give the date for the meeting, but possibly it would be in October before Susilo's inauguration as president of the republic for the second term.
"We need to step up our cooperation in combating terrorism," he said after accompanying Susilo during a farewell courtesy call by Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Zainal Abidin Mohamed Zin at the Presidential Palace, here, Friday.

Hassan said Zainal Abidin, who ends his duty here this Sunday, and President Susilo did not discuss the matter in detail, other than on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Hassan, however, said that there already existed close cooperation between Indonesian and Malaysian police, including in the exchange of information on terrorism.

Zainal Abidin said he conveyed his thanks and appreciation for Susilo and the Indonesian government's efforts and cooperation in resolving issues that arose in the two countries' bilateral relations.

According to Hassan, Susilo opined that issues that cropped up from time to time in Indonesia-Malaysia relations were part of living as neighbours, but what was more important was their commitment to resolve the issues amicably.

Earlier, Zainal Abidin also made a farewell courtesy call on Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla at the latter's office. The officers and staff of the Malaysian embassy here will be organising a farewell do for Zainal Abidin and his wife Datin Robiah Jamaluddin at the embassy tomorrow.(from: JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com)

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Victims people of Korea Bom Mega Kuningan returned

Citizens of Korea, Cho Sang Ing become the victims of bomb explosion Hotel JW Marriott and Ritz-Charlton returned after treatment at the Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center (MMC) Jakarta.

Cho Sang Ing using wheelchair out of the RS MMC Jakarta, Sunday (19 / 7) night, at around 19.00 WIB. Nurses MMC, Tini said, than was quite good condition, Cho Sang Ing allowed out because you want to go home and continue treatment in the country.

Cho Sang Ing return, the means to live nine patients Marriot bomb blast victims treated at the MMC Hospital.

Previously on the same day, two patients Marriott bomb blast victims are also considered to be returned after the start should be considered healthy even though they undergo outpatient. Two patients was a citizen of Indonesia called Melisa and Yoga Purwanto.
Previously, RS MMC treated 36 victims of bomb explosion at the JW Marriott Hotel and the Ritz-Charlton Jakarta, among the 19 people has been allowed to go home.

Of the number of victims that allowed the home, 14 people are citizens of Indonesia, Catur Rindu, I Gusti Ayu Darsi, Janter Rusmanto, Linda, Meliana, Noke Kiroyan, Putra, Regi Alstad, Rinaldi Damanik, Sarah, William, Yunita Sari Kartika , Melisa and Yoga Purwanto.

The foreign citizens who are allowed to return Bosco Keung Hui (Hong Kong), James Castle (USA), Sukhita shweta (India), a citizen of foreign origin is not yet known, Jame Makebba and Cho Sang Ing a new home.
Meanwhile, eight more patients have been moved to another hospital, the two Indonesian nationals, which is Adrianto sent Medistra Hospital Jakarta, and Dadang Hidayat to Central Pertamina Hospital (RSPP).

And six other people who are citizens of foreign countries, which is Edward Cindy (USA), Gary Ford (USA), Kevin More (USA), Peter Van Wesel (Netherlands), Scott Mirilles (Australia) and Simon Pevral Lowes (USA), which sent to all hospitals in Singapore.

Previously, on Friday (17 / 7) at 07.47 WIB about going the first bomb explosion occurred at the JW Marriott Hotel, followed in the Hotel Ritz-Carlton Jakarta.

Last information obtained, there were nine victims killed and 53 people injured consisting of Indonesian citizens and foreign citizens.

The victims of the bomb blast being taken to several hospitals, among others, Jakarta Hospital, Metropolitan Hospital Medical Center (MMC), Medistra Hospital and Kramat Jati Hospital.

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Pondok Indah Mall kept 400 Security Officer

Officers perform security checks on the layered Mall Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, to reduce the security threat. Chris, one of the security officers Mall Pondok Indah, Jakarta, Sunday, said checks carried out at the entrance location, the entrance of the building, the entrance examination and the outlet in the field.

Eko Yudiono supervisor Hero Supermarket, said, adding the security of four people, in orders to supervise visitors. "The security is only to control carefully to each visitor, but does not disrupt the effort to comfort the buyer,".

Karno, the staff of Pondok Indah Mall manager, said, the officers were uniformed in addition to those, also not uniformed officers. "Around 400 security officers were to ensure security at mall locations,".

Some visitors claim to not interfere with the steps carried out, for the most important for their security guaranteed. Mall Pondok Indah in there at least eight entrance / exit the visitor, all the doors are placed uniformed security officers with a tool in the hands of the detector.

Visitors who bring particular bag, all is not separated from the surveillance officer must be done so that security checks. stringent security is also related to the appeal of a standby for Mabes police officers who have good security in Jakarta and other regions in Indonesia.

Friday (17 / 7), the bomb explosion that destroyed the restaurant space is located on the second floor the hotel JW Marriot and the Ritz Carlton, Kuningan, South Jakarta, is located just adjacent. In the event that nine people were killed and 53 injured people experiencing severe and mild.

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Former TNI Kapuspen died

The former Head Center (Kapuspen) TNI Marsekal Muda (Purn) Graito Husodo died in the age of 64 years as a result of heart disease.
Kapuspen TNI Marsma Sagoem Tamboen confirmed when the deceased close at around age 13:30 WIB. "He died minutes before 13:30 noon in the Elizabeth Hospital Bekasi," said Sagoem in Jakarta, Sunday (19 / 7).

According to the plan, remains buried in Makam Taman Pahlawan (TMP) Kalibata, Jakarta at 11.00 WIB on Monday. Currently, the corpse be buried in the house of mourning in Jl Million Express, QQ / 1, Kemang Pratama, Bekasi, West Java. About who will lead the funeral ceremony, the Sagom said, are still awaiting confirmation.

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Vidic and Da Silva Not Take entourage

Manchester United will come back to Jakarta without the midst of their pledge, Nemanja Vidic. Vidic injury and not to leave Manchester United to tour Malaysia.
In the list of players who brought "Red Devil", Vidic name listed along with 34 other players who will pay a visit to Jakarta. Manchester United do not mention the reason absennya Serbian players in Manchester United to tour Asia. However, the 27 years that dicoret forced to fight in World Cup qualifying opponents Islands Faroe Islands next month after a single injury in Serbia duel versus Austria.

Vidic addition, other players in the injury and did not participate in a tour of Asia is Owen Hargreaves and Rafael Da Silva. Hargreaves is still against injury during a season ago, while Da Silva to injury at the end of the single season ago. Hargreaves is not in the list of the tour, but the name of Da Silva is still there.
Coach Sir Alex Ferguson will rest players in preparation for the fight of UEFA Champions League opponents next year Birmingham City, 16 August to come.

MU tour to Asia will begin their duel with opponents Malaysia national team. They fly to Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (16 / 7) before the match there on Saturday (18 / 7). Saturday night was also, Wayne Rooney et al directly through the visit to Jakarta Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport.

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Ritz Carlton Hotel - Set Security for the MU

Manchester United players will stay at the hotel Ritz Carlton Mega Kuningan Jakarta, they planned to arrive Friday (17 / 6) night. Crew and occupy as many as 40 players on the floor 25 rooms and 26 hotel.

Since two days ago, the Ritz Carlton has been busy with various meetings to welcome the troops "Red Devil" is. As one of the employees who are reluctant to name is called, starting Wednesday (15 / 7) with some departments do intensive meetings.

Even though there is no threat, the Ritz Carlton will be working with the Brimob, Samapta and army to protect the crew and the "Red Devil" is. In addition, the number of security personnel from the Ritz Carlton hotel will also be maximum. Morning shift and afternoon shift will be merged, if it is still less then the holiday that will be required for entry.

Officers will be assigned throughout the hotel, they will also comb the whole of the hotel. On each floor will also be assigned specific security. When the MU came in front of the hotel the road is blocked.

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