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Political Issues Environment Issues Economic Issues Regional/International Issues Socio-Cultural Issues Bi -Weekly Bulletin Issue 15 Indonesia News & Views August 1, 2009 www.indonesian-embassy.fi Top quotes inside this issue: ♦ ”The high voter participation and active campaigns and the enthusiastic attention of the media and community organizations were proof of the strength and dynamism of democracy in Indonesia ”(page 4) ♦ ”Many countries have collapsed because of the global economic crisis and only countries with a strong economic structure like Indonesia have been able to withstand the crunch. ”(page 10) BENGKUL U ♦ ”...bombings of hotels in Jakarta did not stop global travel magazine Travel and The Capital of Bengkulu Province is the coastal city Leisure from naming Bali its Best Island in the World this formerly known as Bencoden. It was the site of Sir year. ”(page 13) Stamford Raffles first entry into Indonesia and there are still remains of British influence in the area. The ♦ ”Indonesia Physics Olympiad Team (TOFI) has seized a gold primary crops of the area are pepper, coffee, nutmeg, medal in the event the 40th and sugar cane. The most fascinating nature charms are International Physics Olympiad 2009 in Mexico .”(page 14) the exotic Rafflesia arnoldi. ♦ ”The National Komodo Park source: www.my-indonesia.info in Indonesia has been selected as a finalist in the New Seven Wonders of Nature campaign after defeating ... ”(page 15) Market Ignores Terrorist Bombs The Indonesian financial people, including foreigners. and Jakarta between 2002 market has apparently ignored It is also unlikely that and 2005, only the tourism the terrorist bombing attacks Indonesia’s economic and travel industries will that rocked the JW Marriott fundamentals will suffer a likely feel a temporary shock. and Ritz Carlton hotels in severe loss. As was the case But anyway, Jakarta on Friday, killing nine following the four previous international tourism has and injuring more than 50 major terrorist attacks in Bali been weakening since .... (continue to page 11) RELATED EVENTS TO INDONESIA: Useful links of Indonesia: Government August 2009 www.indonesia.go.id Mo Tue We Thu Fri Sat Sun 1 2 Department of Foreign Affairs 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 www.deplu.go.id 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Ministry of Cultural and Tourism www.budpar.go.id , 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 www.my-indonesia.info 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 National Agency for Export 31 Development www.nafed.go.id >>> August 17, 2009 Investment Coordinating Board The 64th Indonesian Independence Day www.bkpm.go.id >>> August 15 - 18, 2009 Sail Bunaken 2009 held in Manado and Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Further information, please visit www.sailbunaken2009.com Location: Jakarta, Indonesia Issued and published by:: Information, Socio - Cultural Affairs Telp. +358 9 477 0370 Fax +358 9 458 2882 Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia [email protected] Kuusisaarentie 3, 00340 Helsinki [email protected] FINLAND www.indonesian-embassy .fi designed by Ayu Abusamah, Embassy of Indonesia Bi – Weekly Bulletin, Issue 15, August 1, 2009 Contents DOMESTIC ISSUES Political Issues President Condemns Bombings ................................................................................................................ 1 RI Intensifying Counter-Terrorism Cooperation with Other Countries ………………………………... 1 Denounce Terrorism, Promote Tolerance ……………………………………………………………… 2 SBY Wins 60.80 Pct in KPU's Vote Recapitulation …………………………………………………… 2 President: Lodge Election Complaint Through Legal Mechanism …………………………………….. 3 Obama Hails Indonesia Vote .................................................................................................................... 3 Obama Praises Role of Media and Organizations in Indonesian Election ……………………………... 4 Obama Offers Support for Probe Into Terror Attacks ………………………………………………….. 5 Children Must Be Taught Terrorism is Crime: Minister ……………………………………………….. 5 RI Intensifies Hunt for Fugitive Noordin Top ………………………………………………………….. 5 UNSC and UN Chief Condemn Jakarta Bombings …………………………………………………….. 6 UNSC Holds Unscheduled Meeting on RI Bombings ............................................................................. 7 People Called on Not to Link Terror to Islam ………………………………………………………….. 7 Economic Issues President Yudhoyono Calls for 'Going Local' ………………………………………………………….. 8 President Calls for Continuous Improvement of BI's Image …………………………………………… 9 Boediono: RI Needs Continuous Infrastructure Development …………………………………………. 10 Government Assures Economic Prospects Remain Strong Despite Bombings ........................................ 10 Market Ignores Terrorist Bombs ………………………………………………………………………... 11 Contraction Exports Decrease .. ………………………………………………………………………... 11 RI's First-Semester Coal Output Reaches 72 Million Tons …………………………………………….. 12 Draft 2010 State Budget Designed for Economic Recovery …………………………………………… 12 RI and Canada Discuss Investment Cooperation ……………………………………………………….. 13 Socio-Cultural Issues Bali Named World's Best Island Despite Bombs ………………………………………………………. 13 Indonesia Physics Olympiad Team Seizes Gold Medal ………………………………………………... 14 National Komodo Park Finalist in New World Wonders Selection ……………………………………. 15 "Forbidden Gate" Best Film in Bucheon ……………………………………………………………….. 15 Event: Sail Bunaken 2009 ………………………………………………………………………………. 15 Krakatau Festival XIX A Success ………………………………………………………………………. 16 Tourism to Recover in Six Months, Minister Says ……………………………………………………... 17 International Festival to Feature Artists from 16 Countries ……………………………………………. 17 Chinese Tourists Flying Garuda Not Deterred by Jakarta Hotel Bombings ……………………………. 18 No Travel Warnings on RI So Far: Foreign Ministry …………………………………………………... 18 Indonesia by province: Bengkulu …………………………………………………................................. 18 ENVIRONMENT ISSUES US$300-Million French Loan for Climate Change Handling in RI ……………………………………. 19 RI Bracing for Drought and Other El Nino Related Impacts …………………………………………… 20 REGIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ISSUES RI Optimistic Asean Community to be Realized in 2015 ………………………………………………. 21 Indonesia: APEC Needs to Have Regional Trade Financing Cooperation ……………………………... 21 Bilateral Agreement Finalized as Air Ban Lifted ………………………………………………………. 22 Welcomed Back in Europe ....................................................................................................................... 23 USA Endorses ASEAN Treaty …………………………………………………………………………. 23 Egypt and RI Agree to Promote NAM …………………………………………………………………. 24 IINNDDOONNEESSIIAA UULLTTIIMMAATTEE IINN DDIIVVEERRSSIITTYY www.my-indonesia.info Bi – Weekly Bulletin, Issue 15, August 1, 2009 DOMESTIC ISSUES secure, calm and peaceful atmosphere and unity to develop the country," he said. President Yudhoyono had ordered the police, the military as well as provincial Political Issues governors and city mayors to heighten their alertness. "Law enforcers must find the President Condemns Bombings perpetrator(s) or mastermind of the violence," he said. Jakarta - President Susilo Bambang The head of the anti-terror desk at the office Yudhoyono said he strongly condemned the of the coordinating minister for political, legal bomb attacks on Hotel JW Marriott and Hotel and security affairs, Police Inspector General Ritz-Carlton that left at least nine people dead Ansyaad Mbai said the Indonesian government in Jakarta on Friday (17/7/2009). would continue its fight against terrorism. The incidents which occurred just after the "Whatever its form, we will never tolerate peaceful implementation of the presidential terrorism. The Indonesian government will elections on July 8 would certainly have an continue to fight terrorism with both soft or effect on many activities in the country, he said hard power," he said. at a press conference at the presidential palace. The dead victims of the bombings on Friday A match between British football club also include foreigners. Manchester United and Indonesian all stars in Police suspected that the bombings were Jakarta next Monday had been canceled done by suicide bombers but further because of the incidents. investigation still had to be done to prove it. In connection with the incidents, President National Police Chief General Bamban Yudhoyono said "I swear to the Indonesian Hendarso Danuri said Jakarta was now in state people, the state and the government will take of the highest alert level. firm and appropriate actions against the The head of the State Intelligence Agency perpetrators including their mastermind." (BIN), Syamsir Siregar, said an intensive Yudhoyono also called on all government investigation and evaluation would be done on agencies concerned to immediately investigate the whole security situation in the country, the case thoroughly. including whether the bombings were related He said that terrorists were responsible for to recent security disturbances in Papua or the the bombings. July 8 presidential election. "Today marks a black chapter in our Around two hundred employees of JW history. The bombings were the acts of Marriott had been questioned by the police in terrorists. A terrorist network must have been connection with the bombing incidents. "Our behind the terrorism although it may not be friends who work night and morning shifts are one we already know about," he said. still inside the hotel," Subagio, a JW Marriott President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Hotel technician, told newsmen after the blast, looked emotional when making the statement. adding he did not know