002 december 15, 2017 - january 14, 2018

Tourist Destinations with Spectacular Wonders

Papua Coffee in Demand in other Countries

Government Builds Baliem Dam with a Capacity of 200 Million M3 Editorial Composition of the of West Papua Tabloid

Editor in chief Khariri Makmun

Managing Editor Paulus Cahyono

Editorial Staff Aan Humaidi F. Ozy Dominngus Eky Natalia

Contributors Christian Hadi John L. Bustami Ricky Sanjaya

Graphic Design George Ts. L.

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Editor’s Note

Dear Readers, region has its culinary wealth. All this affluence is strong enough Tourism is one of the primary sectors in the province of West to attract visitors. The natural beauty, the society’s affability, and Papua. This is what prompted this second edition of West Papua its culinary wealth serve as a capital in advancing the region. Tabloid to expound on the tourism potential of the region of West It is time for the provincial and district / municipality Papua. governments, private and other stakeholders to continuously West Papua Province has amazing tourism potential and is synergize to advance West Papua’s tourism. The tourism sector in not inferior with other regions in Indonesia. You will not see the the region should be motivated and given stimulus to spur tourist remarkable natural beauty of West Papua’s land and sea in other visits. regions. Indonesian tourists do not need to go abroad in the future. Other than the world-famous Raja Ampat, this province also Going around Indonesia is satisfying enough because their has many interesting attractions, such as the Cendrawasih Bay country’s tourism attractions are better. On the other hand, it is National Park (TNTC) in Teluk Wondama Regency, mountain more beneficial for the domestic monetary circulation. Tourism in Arfak Mountains Regency and a number of tourism In this second edition, we are also presenting data regarding attractions in other areas, which can be alternative tours for both West Papua’s economic development achievement in 2016, domestic and foreign tourists. which grew by 4.52 percent and is higher than the 2015 economic President Joko Widodo paid serious attention to the tourism growth of 4.15%. sector. The tourism sector is the third largest contributor to the Based on the results of the Economic Census of 2016, country’s revenues. macro stability continued with inflation rate at 3.78%, in April Currently, the government is boosting the tourism sector to 2017, and the welfare of the community improved. We ought to be increase state revenues. Tourism Minister Arif Yahya is amply grateful with the various achievements and economic growth. As active in creating 10 new tourism destinations that are parallel to a relatively new province, West Papua needs to grow faster and Bali. Through the tourism program, people’s economy will grow have more equity because it will impact on efforts of alleviating well. poverty and inequality. In addition, it has to make sure that it Indonesia, including West Papua, does not only possess increases availability of employment and community welfare natural beauty. The people of this country are friendly and each equivalent to other provinces in Indonesia. Enjoy reading. Headline CONTENTS 4 Tourism’s Rapid Growth in the Province of West Paua 5 Tourist Destinations with Spectacular Wonders 6 Tourism Attractions in Sorong Regency 7 Arborek Tourist Village

Focus_11 Misool Island:

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Focus 8 The Important Role of the Hotel Industry in West Papua 9 Six Education Sector Substances that should be Resolved in Papua 9 Transportation to Raja Ampat 10 Kofiau Island : The Most Beautiful Place for Coral Diversity in the World 10 Enchantment of Sauwandarek Tourism Village 11 Misool Island: Charming Remote Resort 12 Waigeo Island: The Best Underwater Photography Arena 13 Tourism Potentials in Manokwari Regency 14 Indonesia’s Tourism Destination and Development Program 15 Realization of Tourism Investment in Indonesia

Report 16 West Papua’s Economic Prospect Continues to Improve 16 West Papua’s Economic Trend Continues to Increase 17 One Fuel Price Accelerates Papua Economic Development 17 Plantation Products Have Potential in European Markets 18 West Papua Exports Mineral Fuel Report_20 18 Provincial Government Supports Superior Products to Compete in the Dok. tukangpetualang.blogdpot.co.id Global Market 19 Papua Region’s Copper Ore Reserve is Approximately 2.6 Million Tons 20 Papua Coffee in Demand in other Countries Papua Coffee

Highlght 21 Race to Promote Papua 21 Harmonization of Transportation Lowers Staple Goods Prices of up to in Demand in other 25% in Puncak 22 To Increase Logistics Mobility, Government Will Build Railway Lines in Papua in 2018 Countries 22 Papuans Enjoy Cheap Fuel Prices 23 Papua Police Hold Cross Sectoral Coordination Meeting for Christmas Security 23 Government Builds Baliem Dam with a Capacity of 200 Million M3 24 Papua Implements Income Improvement Allowance to Enhance Provincial Government’s Performance 24 Nabire Regency Cooperates with Sweep Clean Illegal Levies (Saber Pungli) Team to Improve Public Servicei HEADLINE Tourism’s Rapid Growth in the Province of

THE HOTEL AND TOURISM SECTORS IN THE PROVINCE OF WEST PAPUA ARE PROMISING SECTORS BUT THEIR CURRENT CONTRIBUTIONS ARE ONLY ABOUT 0.19% OF WEST PAPUA’S TOTAL GDP.

widely unknown to the public. One of the popular tourist destinations is the underwater tourism at Raja Ampat Islands, which has at least 610 islands

Dok. assets.pappler.com and only about 35 islands are inhabited. The water of Raja Ampat is one of the world’s 10 best water sites for diving activities. Even now, its underwater flora and fauna is number one for totality and biodiversity. President Joko Widodo Another nature tourism visited Raja Ampat mainstay of West Papua is district, West Papua Cendrawasih Bay National Province Park (TNTC) located in Teluk (Januari 1, 2016) Wondama Regency. TNTC has Photogaphy by : a 500 km long coastline with Setwapres/Agus Suparto a land area of 68,200 ha, a sea area of 1,385,300 ha, with 80,000 ha of coral reefs and 12,400 ha of ocean. In the ecotourism sector, owever, the growth of the hotel and tourism sectors in West in the Bird’s Head island of Papua, or precisely in Manokwari Papua province is quite rapid. In 2010 alone, the number regency there is the Arfak Mountain Nature Reserve. This nature Hof hotels in West Papua is already 80 units, consisting of reserve has an area of about 68,325 ha and is located at an 10 starred hotels and 70 Budget hotels. Most starred hotels are altitude of 2,940 meters above sea level. In this region, there is spread in Fakfak, Manokwari and Sorong districts. also Lake Anggi Giji and Anggi Gita Lake, which is located at an The number of tourist destinations in West Papua in 2010 altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. was 79 destinations, consisting of 20 nature tourist destinations, 8 Manokwari Regency, there is also a cave that is claimed as tourist destinations tirta / bahari, 32 cultural tourism destinations, the deepest cave in the world by the French Expedition Team and 19 agro tourism destinations. of Speleology (cave experts). This cave is located in the Lina Papua’s tourist destination, which the world currently knows, Mountains Region in Iranmeba, Didohu district with a cave depth is the underwater tourist destination in Raja Ampat Islands. of 2,000 meters. West Papua province is actually known for its exotic natural Meanwhile, in Kaimana Regency, there are also a beach panoramic beauty, and most of the natural panorama is still very attraction and Triton Bay beside the beautiful panoramic Senja in natural and untouched by tourism’s commercialization. Most Kaimana, which is very legendary. tourist destinations in West Papua are not exposed, therefore are

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with Spectacular Wonders

f you want to find a tourist attraction in the form of a natural paradise and the Iwarmness and hospitality of the local people, who welcomes sincerely and gladly, come to visit Raja Ampat. Extraordinary wonders can be enjoyed in Raja Ampat, which is an island regency located on the northwestern tip of the Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua Province. Around 1,500 beautiful small islands are spread over Raja Ampat in the shape of a herd of islands, where there are four main islands, namely Waigeo, Batanta, Salawati, and Misool. The name Raja Ampat itself is believed to come from a legend that tells of a woman who found seven eggs. Four eggs hatched and became kings of the four main islands, while three other eggs became a woman, a ghost, and a stone. All of the spectacular marvels can be Dok. anekatempatwisata.com enjoyed in all corners of Raja Ampat, both on land and on water. Various words of praise such as beautiful, Friwen, and more. fascinating, majestic, and very interesting get the actual physical It seems it was specially designed carefully in detail and able meanings in this place. to exhibit the aesthetics of a stunning natural panorama. For underwater tourism enthusiasts, Raja Ampat offers a Amid clear blue waters and bright blue skies, the rocky high world-class experience, as it is a vast archipelago, covering islands at Piaynemo offer the most spectacular natural scenery 9.8 million ha of land and oceans, and home to coral 540 species, on earth. Looking down from the top of the hill, we will see the over 1,000 species of coral fish and 700 species of mollusks. It all best stretch of natural painting that offers a glimpse of heaven’s makes Raja Ampat the most diverse living library for coral reefs panorama. and the world’s underwater biota. According to The Nature Conservancy and Conservation Next, on the island of Wayag, we will find an amazing coral International, about 75% of the world’s species live in the waters island formation on an even larger scale. of Raja Ampat. This enormous amount and level of biodiversity The extraordinary Raja Ampat wildlife will also be found and reef system is a dream come true for underwater lover divers, in the thick dense jungles of the islands, where we can still and is a fantastic site for snorkeling lovers. find numerous species of birds, including the spectacular When you begin your dive, attention will focus on the various Cendrawasih, known as the Paradise bird. Furthermore, there is details and beauty of marine biota possessed by waters of Raja an endemic specie, the Waigeou cuscus (Spilocuscus papuensis), Ampat. Detailed attention gives a new meaning when a Little which is a marsupial specie in the Phalangeridae family. Sea Horse swims around our fingers and a Pari fish slides right In addition to endless natural attractions, Raja Ampat also beside us. Tuna Fish, Giant Trevallies, Snappers, Batfish, and offers typical Papuan hospitality. In Arborek Tourism Village, we even Barracuda will also complete our encounters with t Raja can stay in a number of home stays and mingle with the locals Ampat’s marine biota. Diving a bit deeper, we will be greeted by a while observing their daily life and unique traditions. When Dugong fish and a tortoise. While on the seabed, there is a giant a group of tourists arrives, they usually perform a traditional sea shell measuring more than one meter. All of it certainly offers welcome dance at the dock and entertain ‘guests’ with various a sensation of closeness. Papuan folk songs. Sure enough, there are plenty of places to dive and snorkel With spectacular wonders, both inland, on the beach, on in Raja Ampat’s vast waters. Among them are the Kabui Passage water, on land and the serene atmosphere which is rarely found (the narrow gap between the islands of Waigeo and Gam island), elsewhere on earth, Raja Ampat really offers the best that can around Arborek island dock, Sawandarek, Yenbuba, Tembok only be experienced in dreams, a paradise on earth.

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 5 HEADLINE Tourism Attractions in Sorong Regency

orong regency, with an area of 28,894 km2 or 20.18% Sof West Papua Province, has a variety of interesting and potential tourism attractions for development. Sorong’s local government also prepared facilities Dok. backpackerjakarta.com and infrastructures needed to support various tourist destinations that exist and spread across several districts. In Makbon District, there are some interesting marine attractions, including: UM Island, which has panoramic white sand, and a fauna of bats and seagulls. Um Island is located in Kampung Malumkarta and reached by long boats or four-wheeled vehicles from the Regency’s capital to the District capital, then by taking a rowing boat or a long boat to Um Island. Travel time from the worshippers. Aside from the Eklesia Klasaman and Elim Malanu, Regency’s capital to Um Island takes about 20-25 minutes by these worshippers belong to one of the first congregations in the using a long boat. Land of Moi. The next tourism attraction is Klasmis Waterfall located in In Aimas District, there is also a culinary attraction Kampung Asbaken This waterfall is located on seafront rocks Klasmesen. The location is accessible by using two and four so water flows directly out to sea. To reach this location, it takes wheeled vehicles and is about 5 Km from the District capital. about two hours by long boat from the District capital of Makbon. In addition, Aimas District also has the Tirta Istiana Indah Throughout the trip to the waterfall’s location, visitors will be Water Park attraction which is a water-based recreational ride with treated to a panoramic view of the beauty of the bluish-green sea water play areas, such as Water slide rice, water slide spiral and water, uniqueness of coral cliffs and hills on the coast which are water splash. The rides also provide water play facilities for adults filled with unspoiled beach forest vegetation. and children. Tirta Istiana Indah is located on jl Seledri Aimas Unit Moreover, there is also the Asbaken Waterfall in Kampung II and reachable by using four and two wheeled vehicles. Asbaken located in the forest on the beach. To reach this Meanwhile, Mayamuk District has Tourism attraction Jeflio attraction, visitors must use a long boat, enjoy the panoramic which is one of the villages with a mangrove vegetation and very beauty of the sea and coastal nature, and meet traditional beautiful natural scenery. This tourist attraction can be visited by fishermen along the way. The journey continues by walking about road using two- or four wheeled vehicles with a distance of about 100 meters into the forest. Below the waterfall, there is a place 10 Km from the Regency capital. where visitors can go swimming. A maritime tourism attraction with a beautiful beach In Makbon District, there is the tourism attraction Mailan panorama is Seget Beach in Seget District. To reach this beach, Beach that is reachable by four and two wheeled vehicles and visitors can use four-wheeled vehicles with a distance of about takes about one hour from the capital of Sorong regency. two hours from the Regency capital. In Klaili District, there is a nature tourism attraction of Hot The Waterfall Tourism attractions in Kampung Klabot and Water Baths that have a panorama of dense forest and various Kampung Klarion in Baraur District have beautiful natural scenery types of tropical plants and birds, which alternately go to the hot with dense and original forests. You can visit this tourist attraction springs. Location of this attraction is reachable by using four and by road using four-wheeled vehicles with a distance of about four two wheeled vehicles with a distance of about 40 Km from the hours from the Regency capital. District capital of Sorong. Next, there is tourism attraction Embun Majaran located in In Aimas District, a historical Jesus Christ Monument Kampung Majaran, Salawati District. Visitors can visit this location tourism attraction is found and it indicates that there was using four and two wheeled vehicles with a distance of about 15 once a preaching of the gospel to Bethel Mawolokmai Aimas Km from the Regency capital.[]

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Arborek Tourist Village

ONE OF THE WONDERS OF EXOTIC TOURISM IN RAJA AMPAT AREA IS ARBOREK TOURISM VILLAGE LOCATED IN MEOS MANSAR. TO REACH THIS VILLAGE, IT IS EASIER THROUGH THE CITY OF SORONG, AS QUITE A NUMBER OF FLIGHTS ARE HEADING AND FROM SORONG.

f you want to use sea transportation, several boats such both within the local government and the international community. as the Dorolonda, Labobar, Mount Dempo, Sinabung, and With the help of the central and local government, research ITatamailau transit at Sorong port. Next, from Sorong, the centers, non-governmental organizations, and local communities journey continues by using a motor boat to Waisai, the capital of have successfully formulated a Regional Regulation. Raja Ampat regency. With a population of just 197 people, interaction with the From Waisai, you can continue the journey of less than two locals is a stepping stone for the numerous homestay options hours by using a long boat. Long boat bookings can be made available on the island. It is not so difficult to find the underwater through a home stay or a local dive shop. beauty of this village. Along the docks of Arborek, divers can jump This tourist village is not very wide in terms of size. The land into the water and instantly find the most interesting illumination of only covers an area of ​​7 Ha, so it does not take much time and gorgonian radiance just below the surface. energy to be able to get around in this village. There are about The inhabitants of Arborek are very friendly and diligent. 40 families living in the village of Arborek. If we live in this village, They create outstanding handicrafts from the pandanus leaves of we can already make the village our holiday destination just by the sea to utilize their spare time every day. Arborek does have walking. very interesting things both under the water and in the village. For snorkeling, we do not have to travel far because we The inhabitants of Arborek Tourism Village are famous can find an interesting underwater world even at Arborek harbor. for their craft in making hats and noken (rope bags). Unlike Walking along the village footpath will provide an opportunity that most women in other villages who also help their husbands as we do not want to miss out, as residents and especially children fishermen, almost all mothers in this village produce handicrafts will welcome us warmly and invite you. For diving, it only takes to earn a living. Although they believe that catching lobsters and about 15-20 minutes by motor boat to arrive at the dive site. working in agro-pearl production is much more profitable, yet they The village of Arborek emerged and thrived as a pioneer feel that crafts are more honorable and more graceful for women. among the 18 other beautiful villages in West Papua that have Arborek Tourist Village is a village worth visiting; its location started the development of a Local Regulation for community- is only one and a half hours from Waisai, the capital of Raja based marine conservation. This village occupied first place in the Ampat. This village is waiting for tourist visits from all over the Village Competition in West Papua Province in 2015. world. The village of Arborek has gained a remarkable reputation,

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 7 FOCUSFOKUS The Important Role of the Hotel Industry in West Papua ccommodation services or the hotel industry has an important role in developing a tourist destination,

A Dok. bisnis.com not only in improving the convenience of tourists, but also in the economic development of a region. With the further increase in the hospitality industry in a region, it certainly affects increase in income, employment and business, and foreign exchange earnings. In addition, with the use of resources and national and regional tourism potentials, the development of the hospitality industry can also introduce the identity and culture of the nation to foreign tourists. West Papua Province has natural resources that are potential for tourist destinations, both for domestic and foreign tourists. The number of foreign and domestic tourists coming to West Papua in the last three years also continues to increase. level D-1 s / d D-3 is 5.5%, and level S2 / In Kaimana Regency, there is This certainly needs to be balanced by S3 is 0.53%. Kaimana Beach Hotel, Grand Kaimana increasing the provision of hotel rooms and Room Occupancy Rate (TPK) of Hotel, Five Sisters Lodging, and Sinar other accommodation. hotels as a whole in West Papua in 2016 Krooy Permai Inn. In Wondama Bay In 2015, there were 125 reached 41.12%. While star-rated hotels Regency, there is Hotel Wasior. In Bintuni accommodation units in West Papua or reached 48.27% and non-star TPK hotels Bay Regency, there are Hotel Steenkool, an increase of 6.84% as compared to the only reached 33.14%. Cahaya Tanete Lodging, Lodging Kabira, previous year. Of these, as many as 15 Average Length of Staying Guests Lodging Cendrawasih, Lodging Gosyen, units are Starred Hotels, while 110 other (RLTM) is also an indicator of the Setia Abadi Lodging, Lodging 77, Lodging units are in the form of budget hotels, development of hotels. Overall, RLTM 84, Sinar Abadi Inn, and Lodging Central II. inns, lodging, guesthouses, cottages, and (foreign tourists and domestic tourists) in In Manokwari Regency, there is Swiss others. The location of accommodation is West Papua Province in 2016 is for 1 - 2 Bell-hotel Manokwari, Mansinam Beach spread in eight regencies / cities, namely days. While RLTM for foreign tourists in Hotel, Aston Niu Hotel, Hotel Mokwam, in regencies of Fakfak (7 hotel units), West Papua is about 2 - 3 days and RLTM Simple Heritage Hotel, Hotel Mangga, Kaimana (7 hotel units), Teluk Wondama for domestic tourists is about 1-2 days. Hotel Billy Jaya, Hotel Fujita, Hotel (1 hotel unit), Bintuni Bay (21 hotel units), Overall, the numbers of foreign Triton, Hotel Century Inn, Hotel Valdos, Manokwari (30 hotel units), Raja Ampat and domestic tourists who came to visit Hotel Nusa Indah, Acropora Cottage and (30 hotel units), Sorong City (27 hotel and stayed in West Papua in 2016 were Restourant, Maras Risen, Waisai Indah, units). With the addition in the number of 188,739 people or an increase of 33.39% and Marcy’s Inn. hotels, it will surely increase the absorption as compared to the previous year. In Sorong City, there is Hotel Mariat, of labor and increase the standard level The numbers of foreign tourists who Hotel Grand Pacific, Hotel JE - Meredien, of education of the workforce. By 2015, came and stayed in West Papua in 2016 Hotel Waigo, Hotel Cendrawasih, Hotel employment absorbed in the hospitality were 3,223 people or about 1.77% of the Indah, Hotel Citra, The Belagri Hotel & sector was 1,696 people where 74.5% total tourist guests who came and stayed. Convention, The Luxio Hotels & Resorts, percent were educated in high school or To facilitate accommodation for Hotel Swiss Bell, Hotel Paparisa Manisee, the equivalent. foreign and domestic tourists in Fakfak Hotel Tanjung 3, Hotel You and Me, Hotel Workforce with S-1 level of education Regency, there is the Grand Papua Royal Mamberamo, Hotel Guardian Family is 10.8% and education level below SMU is Hotel, Hotel Fakfak, Hotel Sulinah, Hotel and Hotel City View. 8.7%. While the workforce with education Tembagapura, and Hotel Marcopolo.

Tabloid West Papua 8 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 FOCUS Six Education Sector Substances that should be Resolved in Papua

s the basic capital of development, and the 2013 Curriculum (K13). Fifth are in entering PTN, especially for new problems in the education sector problems related to the national exam (UN), university students. A number of problems Amust be addressed appropriately. especially the implementation of UNI and related to BOPTN funds are also being This is also the contemplation of UN Computer Based (UNBK) for three years investigated by Commission X of the House Commission X of the House of in Papua. Sixth are issues related to Smart of Representatives, including whether the Representatives in its Working Visit Card Indonesia (KIP), School Operational Aid disbursement of BOPTN funds was prompt (Kunker) on the 5th Trial Recess of (BOS), BOS Daerah (BOSDA) and Special at the beginning of the semester or there was Session Year 2016-2017 to Papua. Allocation Fund (DAK) for Education in a problem. Headed by the Deputy Chairman of Papua. “We will also ask for inputs related to In addition, they also want to know how Commission X, Ferdinandyah, there are the improvement of KIP system, BOS, and many percent is BOPTN’s impact on Single at least six substances in the secondary DAK Education,” he said. Tuition Fee (BKT) and Single Tuition (UKT), elementary education sector that have Meanwhile, in the higher education which students have to shoulder in Papua. become the focus of attention. First is in sector, Commission X of the DPR will get Not just BOPTN, issues related to relation to Early Childhood Education (PAUD) deeper on a number of problems, including the policy of the Ministry of Research, and community education. Second are BOS funds for PTN, or known as Operational Technology and Higher Education on the various problems that are confronted Assistance for State Universities (BOPTN). Bidikmisi (Education Assistance for and providing advice and input to improve According to him, BOPTN is Kemendikbud’s Outstanding Poor), PPA (Academic Papua’s basic and secondary qualities. Third operational aid for PTN to encourage PTN’s Achievement Improvement), Adik (Higher is in relation to the problems of teachers and quality improvement. Implemented since Education Affirmation) and other scholarships education personnel in Papua. 2012, BOPTN itself is calculated based on and prompt disbursements of scholarships Fourth are problems related to the the number of students. are also major concerns of Commission X, in development in the implementation of the Since the enactment of BOPTN’s addition to the achievement success rate of Education Unit Level Curriculum (KTSP) policy, there will be no more higher fees programs. (Source: tribunnews.com) Dok. dutawisata.co.id

Transportation to Raja Ampat

o get to Raja Ampat, we must first take a flight to Sorong. takes about 2 - 3 hours. As the main hub to Raja Ampat, Domu Eduard Osok Airport To serve flights to and from the city of Sorong, Marinda Tin Sorong serves flights to a number of major cities in Airport in Waisai was built in 2012. Some flights that serve this Papua and Indonesia including Manokwari, Jayapura, Ambon, route include Wings Air, which serves daily flights Sorong-Raja Makassar, Manado, and Jakarta. Ampat. Meanwhile, Susi Air serves only two flights a week, which In this case, Garuda Indonesia airline operates daily flights is Monday and Saturday. for Jakarta-Sorong. Meanwhile, Sriwijaya Air, Nam Air and Batik Currently, Marinda Airport is still in the development and Air fly twice a day between Jakarta and Sorong. expansion stage and is relatively far from any public facilities. From Sorong, a small plane will take us to Waisai, which Therefore, tourists who will visit the Raja Ampat are advised is the capital of Raja Ampat regency. Alternatively, we can take to prepare food and drinks while waiting for the flight back to the ferry from Sorong port to Waisai and vice versa. This journey Sorong.

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 9 FOCUS Kofiau Island : The Most Beautiful Place for Coral Diversity in the World

ofiau Island is the smallest and and we should not use this area for bad least visited island among the exploration, climbing, or beachcombing. Kmajor islands of Raja Ampat, a We better go on an adventure to the Dok. phytonified.com place for the most beautiful coral diversity inland lake across Deer Village, if we’re in the world. The island is composed of lucky, somewhere along the way, we can limestone, coral reefs, and some volcanic see the enchanting Red Bird dance or hills covered by dense rainforests, all see the slick Python Kofiau tree or catch offering a wealth of nature and beautiful the noise of passing Hornbills, or hear scenery. screams from yellow-crested cockatoos. Here we can swim and sunbathe On the southwest side of Kofiau on the beach, snorkel, dive and do Proper is a group of flat sandy islands, underwater photography on coral reefs including Walo, where several famous dive rich in marine resources. Be careful not to sites are waiting for our exploration. damage coral reefs anywhere in this area, Enchantment of Sauwandarek Tourism Village

auwandarek Tourism Village is Regency, West Papua, air and land Papua. Four Cenderawasih species are located in the western part of Waisai, transportation should be utilized. It is maintained in this village, Burung Merah Sthe capital of Raja Ampat regency, easier to fly to Sorong first. Bahagia, Burung Cendrawasih Bukit, West Papua province. This village is part There are several flights to and from Burung Cendrawasih, and Burung Besar of Meos Mansar district. The houses in this Sorong. For sea transportation, ships that Surga. tourist village, with 46 families or about transit in Sorong Port are the Dorolonda, In this village, restaurants and food 179 residents, have the original leaf roof. Labobar, Mount Dempo, Sinabung and stalls are not available, so it is advisable to In this village, women, especially Tatamailau. From Sorong, the journey can prepare food supplies that are purchasable mothers, produce hats and bags made be continued by motorcycle from Sorong in Waisai or Sorong. However, if you want from sea pandan leaves. The village is Fishery Harbor to Waisai, the capital of to find a menu with more variety of food, famous for its beautiful corals. In addition, Raja Ampat district. From Waisai, the you should buy in the city of Sorong. there is a salty lake commonly called journey continues by using a rented long Birds usually perform dance Telaga Yenauwyau, which is located boat to Sauwandarek and it takes about attractions in the morning or evening, and behind the village. two hours. avoid coming in between December and To go to Sauwandarek Tourism This village is very prominent with the February because birds lay their eggs Village, in Meos Mansar, Raja Ampat Cenderawasih bird, which is an icon for during this period.

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Tabloid West Papua 10 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 FOCUS Misool Island: Charming Remote Resort Dok. pesonavitalis.com Dok. pesonavitalis.com

isool Island is a remote tropical On the mainland, the wild forest area be found on the walls of caves across the retreat and is one of the four of ​​Misool is part of the very attractive island, which is around 5,000 years old. Mlargest islands in the Raja Ampat lung region of the world that is captivating To get to Misool Island, we first have islands, West Papua, a world-renowned in Raja Ampat. The island is full of very to fly to Sorong Airport, the domestic diving destination. The island is located dense forest, and when first looked at, the airport that serves the flight routes from off the west coast of the island of Papua, island shows nothing but thick green forest Jakarta, Makassar, Surabaya, Manado, and is bordered directly by the Seram and mangrove swamps. To the east and and Ambon. From Sorong, we can rent Sea, a marine area that is a traffic lane west of Misool Island, a limestone peak a speedboat to bring us to the resort for a number of giant sea biotas, including labyrinth protrudes from the blue sea, on Misool Island. Speedboat and boat whales. carved by the wave length erosion and departure schedules are determined by The clear blue turquoise sea allows luxurious vegetation carpet. the resort, usually on Sunday at 07.30 am a spectacular view of Misool’s full colored A rare beach on the island of Misool is alternatively. panorama even if from above. Raja in the form of pure white sand, surrounded The journey to the resort takes Ampat’s Marine Park holds 75% of all by coconut trees that lead to stunning about 4-5 hours but it feels like there is no known species of coral and ornamental turquoise waters. Besides having a striking time at all, as we pass some of the most fish in the world, and is the site of the natural scenery and abundant marine enchanting scenes we have ever seen. highest marine biodiversity and is a pride life, Misool Island is also home to ancient of planet earth. cultural sites. A number of petroglyphs can

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 11 FOCUS Waigeo Island: The Best Underwater Photography Arena

WAIGEO ISLAND IS THE LARGEST OF THE FOUR MAIN ISLANDS IN THE BEAUTIFUL RAJA AMPAT ISLANDS. THE OTHER THREE ISLANDS ARE SALAWATI, BATANTA AND MISOOL. WAIGEO, ALSO KNOWN AS AMBERI OR WAIGIU IS LOCATED IN THE PROVINCE OF WEST PAPUA NEAR THE CITY OF SORONG. TO THE WEST OF WAIGEO ISLAND IS WAISAI CITY, THE CAPITAL OF RAJA AMPAT REGENCY. Dok. konservasilaundonesia.co.id

aigeo Island is the easiest island as the world famous bird of Paradise, is also a place for very good underwater that can be reached by public opossum, snake, turtle, giant lizard, photography because it has a large Wtransportation, although to feathered crane, and others. biodiversity wealth and an exotic marine explore an island that is full of diversity, it One of the most popular tourist biota. The wide variety of species we can is still a challenge in itself. Waigeo Island activities in Raja Ampat is diving and see in this place include various types of offers panoramic views of coral islands, snorkeling, because Raja Ampat has an nudibranch, sea dragons, striped blue strip beautiful bays surrounded by towering amazing number and diversity of marine fish, dwarf sea horses, green sea turtles, cliffs, forest areas with good bird watching, biota. We can dive and swim between giant napoleon wrasse, and lionfish. and the cheapest accommodation options. groups of colorful fishes along coral reefs. From Sorong Airport, we can rent a Waigeo Island is a great place to start in Meanwhile, at a depth of about 30 meters mode of transportation to get to the port exploring the beauty and natural wonders along Waiwo Beach, it is highly probable to of Sorong. From the port of Sorong, we of Raja Ampat. get an opportunity to see white and black then head to Waisai by boat which will Waigeo Island has large wild forest reef sharks that are usually seen napping take 2 to 3 hours. In Waisai, we can rent a areas that are largely unexplored and or patrolling the clear blue waters of Raja motorbike to go to a homestay or a hotel. inaccessible. On this island, we will find a Ampat. variety of amazing animal species, such In addition to diving, Waigeo Island

Tabloid West Papua 12 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 FOCUS

Tourism Potentials in Manokwari Regency

he Manokwari Regency of West peaceful atmosphere and traditional The rocky coastal beach is explorable Papua Province has beautiful settlements of residents. Equipped with up to the center at low tide. Therefore, you Tnatural scenery of mountains and beautiful and amazing coral reefs as can directly see the beauty of the bottom stunning beaches, therefore local and well as various types of very diverse of the beach and fishes that gather without foreign tourists greatly visit it. marine life, this beach area is perfect for the need for snorkeling or diving. A number of interesting attractions snorkeling and diving activities. that must be visited while on vacation to Prafi Dam Manokwari is; Wondiwoy Mountain Natural The dam located in Prafi District

Reserve is reachable by two and four wheeled Underwater Tour of Doreri Bay The natural reserve located in vehicles within one hour from the city of There are three beautiful small Wasior district of Manokwari regency has Manokwari to the south. Along the way to islands In Doreri Bay, namely Mansinan an area of about 83,022 ha with a wealth the dam, the natural beauty of mountains Island, Lemon Island and Raimuti Island. of 147 species of birds and various other and valleys is beautiful. Next, visitors of These islands have unique and beautiful types of flora and fauna. In addition, you the dam can go swimming and enjoy its collection of coral reefs. In these places, can take pleasure with the very beautiful fresh water. there are also about 20 former World War and amazing natural panoramas of Teluk II shipwrecks. However, only 6 ships can Cendrawasih and Teluk Wandamen from Maruni Beach be seen clearly, including patrol boats and this natural reserve. The beach is located about 20 Km cargo ships carrying ammunitions. to the south of Manokwari city and can Meja Mountain Forest Tourism be visited by using four or two wheeled Arfak Mountains From a distance, this mountain does vehicles. The beach has black quartz The Arfak Mountains is a natural look like a table, located about 2 Km from sand mixed with rock gravel. In addition reserve area that promises cool and Manokwari city and accessible by four or to enjoying the beautiful natural scenery, beautiful natural scenery of forests, valleys two wheeled vehicles. This tourist area is visitors can also go swimming, boating or and rivers with 320 species of birds, 110 perfect for mountain climbing and research fishing on this beach. species of mammals and 323 species of activities. butterflies. In addition, the settlements and Amban Beach local people’s lives are still very traditional. In this area, we can also find a The beach is located about 4 Km from Japanese Monument that commemorates the city of Manokwari and has a stretch of the landing of Japanese army divisions black sand and relatively swift waves. In Yen Bebay White Sand Beach 221 and 222 in Manokwari during World addition, you can also observe the beauty The beach is located about 5 War II. In addition, you can enjoy the of the sunset on the horizon on this beach. kilometers from downtown Manokwari beautiful views of Manokwari city from a and is reachable by four or two wheeled distance from this area. Lake Anggi drive vehicles with travel time of about 15 With an area of ​​about 2,000 ha, minutes. This beach has a clean stretch Bakaro Beach the lake has a very fascinating natural of white and soft sand with clear turquoise In the northern coast beach of panoramic beauty. This lake is located in blue sea water. Yen Bebay Beach is a Manokwari regency, there is a unique Anggi District and you can visit it by using comfortable place to swim, relax and tradition of calling fishes. Fishermen do Cessna and Twin Otter types of aircraft sunbathe. this activity around the coast by using a with travel time of about 30 minutes from In this coastal area, there are also whistle made from seashells while bringing Manokwari city. beautiful small islands with a calm and food so fishes will come closer.

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 13 FOCUS Indonesia’s Tourism Destination and Development Program

ndonesia’s tourism destination and tourism, cultural, natural and artificial attraction to drive new demands and seize tourism development program for 2015 destinations is targeted at 25 locations market share. I- 2019 has three strategic objectives: and can be realized by 100%. The number The investment realization in Improved quality of tourism destination, of facilitation to improve the governance Indonesia includes Foreign Investment tourism investment, and tourism of tourism destinations is targeted at 25 (PMA) and Domestic Investment (PMDN), contribution to employment. locations and realized in 27 locations or where the realization value of tourism The increasing quality of tourism by 108%. While the number of community investment in 2016 amounted to USD destinations is characterized by four main empowerment facilitation is targeted in 34 1093.65 million, in the form of FDI of USD indicators: Increased number of areas provinces and can be realized by 100%. 954.59 million, and PMDN of USD 139.06 that have facilitation for infrastructure Investment in the tourism sector million. and ecosystem development; Increased includes public investment by government The largest form of PMA tourism number of facilitation to increase cultural, (infrastructure) and investment by the investment in Indonesia in 2016 is natural and artificial tourism destinations; private sector (amenitas). Based on hotel development (56%), management Increased amount of facilitation for the 2016 “Travel & Tourism Investment consulting service (27%), and restaurants. improved tourism destination governance; in ASEAN” report by the World Travel The three biggest investment destinations and Increased amount of facilitation for Tourism Council (WTTC), both government are: DKI Jakarta (54%), Bali (22%), community empowerment. and private investments are important and West Java (7%). While the three Increased investment is characterized factors in the development in ASEAN. largest investor countries are: Singapore by the indicator of tourism investment This is because investment (51%), British Virgin Island (14%), and contribution to total national investment. can increase the capacity to support Luxembourg (8%). The three largest forms Meanwhile, the contribution of tourism high demand and number of tourists; of PMDN tourism investment are: star hotel to the absorption of labor is characterized better infrastructure development and development (65%), tirta tourism (21%), by direct, indirect, and follow-up labor improvement of facilities; maintain and and amusement park (4%). The three indicators in the tourism sector. improve the functionality and quality of regions that are the biggest investment Investment in the tourism sector existing infrastructure, and can encourage destinations are: West Java (29%), Bali in 2016 was targeted at USD 1,627.36 new regulations and better environmental (23%), and Yogyakarta (17%). million, but realization only reached USD standards. Next is to increase the 1,093.65 or 67%. The increase in the contribution of tourism to the absorption to the national workforce is indicated by the number of direct, indirect and follow-up labor in the tourism sector, which in 2016 was targeted to reach 11.7 million. Indicators of improving the quality of tourism destinations are the number of areas that are facilitated for infrastructure and ecosystem (provincial) development. The target is 34 regions and realization reached 100%. The number of facilitation to increase Dok. asiawebdirect.com

Tabloid West Papua 14 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 FOCUS Realization of Tourism Investment in Indonesia

ndonesia’s total realization of tourism investment continues to Iincrease yearly, where foreign investment (FDI) value was USD 242.20 million in 2011, USD 768.30 million in 2012, USD 462.47 million in 2013, USD 511.81 million in 2014, Dok. jpp.go.id USD 732.46 million in 2015, and USD 954.59 million in 2016. The value of domestic investment (PMDN) was USD 39.40 million in 2011, USD 101.50 million in 2012, USD 140.18 million in 2013, USD 173.08 million in 2014, USD 316.20 million in 2015 and USD 139.06 million in 2016. Thus, Indonesia’s total tourism investment value was USD 281.60 million in 2011, USD 869.80 million in 2012, USD 602.65 million in 2013, USD 648.80 million in 2014, USD 1048.66 million in 2015, and USD 1093.65 million in 2016. The realization value of Indonesia’s tourism investment in 2016 has increased by 1.04% compared Plan, with the support of related Ministries Various business meetings and to 2015. In general, this increase is partly / Institutions, Local Governments and investment events were conducted in due to the policy on lenient investment, stakeholders, and the availability of 2016, among them: Gulf and Indian Ocean namely; Ease of licensing through the competent human resources. Hotel Investor’s Summit (GIOHIS) in Abu launching of central PTSP; Three-hour To support investment increase in Dhabi 8 - 9 February 2016; Business investment permit service; Ease of direct the tourism sector in 2016, the Deputy Meeting in Hong Kong on 11-12 February investment construction (CLIK); as well of Tourism Destination and Tourism 2016, which successfully brought Meridian as the revised Investment Negative List Development of the Ministry of Tourism Capital to Indonesia to sign the Terms of stipulated in Presidential Regulation No. and Creative Economy has mapped the Reference, together with the Raja Ampat 44 of 2016 concerning the List of Closed potential locations for tourism investment Regency Government. Business Sectors and Opened Business to further promote investment and Next is the International Hotel Sectors with Requirements in the Field of information dissemination, as well as Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Investment. business meetings with potential investors, Germany 7 - 9 March 2016; MIPIM (Le There are four tourism businesses both at home and abroad. marché international des professionnels that are reserved for Micro, Small, Medium With the availability of information de l’immobilier) in Cannes, France 15 - 18 Enterprises and Cooperatives (UMKMK), on tourism investment opportunities, it March 2016; Business Meeting in Monaco, 15 tourism businesses open to PMA with certainly can encourage the development France, April 2016; Hospitality Investment condition, and 37 tourism businesses that of areas that have tourism potentials. This Conference Indonesia (HICI) in Jakarta are 100% open to PMA. promotion activity on tourism investment 28 - 29 April 2016; Marketing Investments The investment increase in the started in 2012 for 3 locations, next were 4 Melbourne - Brisbane, Australia 9 -10 May tourism sector is also inseparable from locations in 2013, 6 locations in 2014, 55 2016; Business Meeting in Seoul, South the strong commitment of conducting locations in 16 regencies / cities by 2015, Korea 2 - 3 June 2016; and Tourism, Hotel investment development in the field of and 73 locations in 34 regencies / cities by Investment & Networking Conference tourism as mandated by Government 2016. This effort succeeded in attracting (THINC) in Bali August 31 - September 1, Regulation Number 50 Year 2011 on foreign and domestic investors to invest in 2016. National Tourism Development Master tourism in Indonesia.

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 15 LAPORAN REPORT

West Papua’s Economic Prospect Continues to Improve

eanwhile, BI Representative China decreased, and oil and gas prices percent (yoy), or with an overall growth in Head for West Papua, Agus which have not recovered significantly,” 2017 of 4.4 percent to 4.8 percent (yoy). MHartanto, explained that West he said in the Regional Economic and “West Papua’s economic growth in the Papua’s economy grew at 3.68 percent Financial Review, and Quarter I Fiscal second quarter will be supported by high (yoy) in the first quarter of 2017, lower Review of 2017 at Swiss-Belhotel household consumption during fasting and than the previous quarter of 4.86 percent Manokwari. The event was held in Lebaran, which encourages retail sales,” (yoy). This is due to the slowdown of all cooperation with the Bank Indonesia’s he added. of West Papua’s key sectors based from Representative Office (BI) for West Papua Meanwhile, second quarter inflation the dissemination result of the Regional together with the Regional Office of the is expected at 5 percent to 5.4 percent Economic and Financial Review and Fiscal Ministry of Finance of the Republic of intervals. The potential risk that is being Review of the First Quarter of 2017 at Indonesia, and the Directorate General of watched is the risk imbalance between Swiss-Belhotel Manokwari. “The sluggish Treasury (DJPBN), West Papua Province. supply and demand during fasting and performance of the manufacturing industry Nonetheless, he is optimistic that Eid. “This condition makes the active role sector in this quarter is mainly caused the economic outlook for West Papua in of the regional inflation control team more by the decrease of LNG production, as the second quarter of 2017 is expected optimized in mitigating the risks. Hence, demand from buyer countries such as to grow at a range of 4.7 percent to 5.1 inflation can be more controlled, “he said. West Papua’s Economic Trend Continues to Increase

he economic development a decrease in poverty (from 25.43% of infrastructure spending, which was not achievement of West Papua in March 2016 to 24.88% in September done since 2015 to date, will continue T2016, which grew by 4.52 percent, 2016), inequality (Gini Ratio of 0.401 in as a concrete form of local government is higher than the economic growth of September 2016) and unemployment commitment, which is certainly not enough 4.15% in 2015. This was confirmed by (Open Unemployment Rate or TPT of 7.46 to encourage more inclusive economic West Papua Provincial Secretary, Drs. in August 2016) and an increase in HDI to growth and create greater job opportunities Nathaniel Mandacan, as quoted from 62.21 in 2016. He added that the shift of and evenly distributed throughout the Mediapapua.com. Based on the results of the national development paradigm from region of West Papua, ‘’ the Sekda said. the 2016 Economic Census, he assessed consumptive to productive, from Centric He said that data plays a strategic the macro stability is continuously watched Java, to Centric Indonesia, has also role as the basis for policy formulation with inflation rate of 3.78% in April 2017, emphasized the preparation of government in order to achieve optimum and definite and improvement in the welfare of the policies in the economic field. This is also targets. According to him, accurate data community. “We should be grateful with confirmed by the 2016 Economic Census determines how effective the results of the various achievements and economic Data showing that half of the businesses government development programs are. growth. As a relatively new province, West in Indonesia are still concentrated in Java “If you look at the output of the Economic Papua needs to grow faster and have (16.22 million companies or more than Census (SE) 2016, then in order to more equity because it will impact on 60%). “Based on SE2016 listing results, continue to encourage investment, efforts to alleviate poverty and inequality. the number of businesses / companies in accelerate economic growth, increase In addition, it has to ensure growth in West Papua are 73.7 thousand companies West Papua’s competitive advantages, employment availability and community or only 0.28% of total business / company there will be numerous policies in the field welfare that measure up with other in Indonesia (26.71 million companies) and of economy that will be based on existing provinces in Indonesia, ‘’ he explained in 0.45% of total business / company in Java. data in the future,” he said. Manokwari. Therefore, Improving the quality of APBD According to him, there has been expenditure and increasing the portion

Tabloid West Papua 16 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 REPORT One Fuel Price Accelerates Papua Economic Development

he myth of high fuel price in Papua premium and Rp 5,150 for diesel,” she thousand KL for West Papua. She said is no longer encountered now. said in Wamena, Papua, on Tuesday that fuel distribution is done through land, TMoreover, the Government carried (21/11/2017). sea and air transportation modes. Next out the One Fuel Price program which Rini stated that fuel price equalization year, the government targets to set fuel significantly reduces fuel price in some is carried out by increasing the total price equalization at 14 points in Papua, regions of Eastern Indonesia. This was number of channeling institutions (LP) of extended among others in Bolkame, affirmed by the Minister of State Owned One Fuel Price operating since 2016 and Abonaho Keerom and Tolikara areas. “It Enterprises (SOEs), Rini Soemarno, during continues in 2017. She added that until is undeniable that the geographical and his working visit to Papua. According to November 2017, Papua has 9 LP and 2 LP distribution conditions in Papua pose as her, One Fuel Price in Papua and West in West Papua that are distributing fuel to challenges, so we continuously strive to Papua is a government effort in reducing the public. “We will continue to encourage overcome them together. Apparently, we the price difference in thrusting the the addition of the number of channeling are optimistic that fuel price adjustments acceleration of economic development. institutions to give justice to the people in in the targeted spots can be realized. “Before 2016, the price of fuel in Papua remote areas or inland Papua,” she hoped. For everyone’s progress and economic ranged between Rp 50 thousand to Rp 60 Pertamina’s data noted that fuel impartiality, support from the local thousand per liter. With the One Fuel Price needs of Papua region has currently government as well as synergy of SOEs, policy, selling of fuel in Papua with the reached nearly 800 thousand kilo liters communities and all stakeholders are regions of Java and Bali is in accordance (KL) per year, with an allocation of about needed, “she said. with government resolve of Rp 6.450 for 500 thousand KL for Papua and 300

Plantation Products Have Potential in European Markets

n order to welcome export opportunities, of Nutmeg, Cocoa, Oil Palm and Corn the West Papua Provincial Government can increase. We can develop coffee Iwill increase plantation production ”IT SHOULD START NEXT plantation in the mountains of Arfak,” he as quoted from radarsorong.com. West said. Papua Governor Dominggus said that YEAR. THERE IS A DESIRE He wants this area to have 1 million he would expand the plantation area by FOR WEST PAPUA TO hectares of nutmeg plantation. According opening new lands. HAVE LARGE-SCALE to him, this is to realize these expectations ”It should start next year. There is a in the areas of ​​Kaimana and Fakfak. desire for West Papua to have large-scale PLANTATIONS. THERE IS The Governor’s advanced plantation plantations. There is additional land to ADDITIONAL LAND TO development program is currently being increase production so that we can export INCREASE PRODUCTION drafted. Studies will be undertaken to our superior commodities,” he said in ensure suitable land and commodities Manokwari. SO THAT WE CAN in each region. “In the Arfak Mountains, West Papua has a number of first- EXPORT OUR SUPERIOR we have a big potential for coffee rate commodities that can be exported to a development, West Papua is currently number of European countries. Some time COMMODITIES” preparing a Medium Term Regional ago, he had a meeting with the Minister of Plan (RPJMD), which will be one of the Agriculture and the Central Government provincial government’s priorities, and sees West Papua’s great potential for the DOMINGGUS infrastructure development will continue to development of the plantation sector. “The West Papua Governor support the development of all sectors, “he land is still very extensive. The production explained.

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 17 REPORT West Papua Exports Mineral Fuel

he export value of West Papua 1.19%. Airport amounting to USD 0.13 million province in October 2017 was USD The largest export value of West (0.08%), Hasanuddin Airport of USD T155.96 million. Mineral fuel is the Papua in September 2017 to China 0.001 million (0.0003%), Soekarno-Hatta commodity with the greatest export value reached USD 96.03 million, followed by International Airport of USD 0.0001 million of USD 153.2 million or 98.25% of West exports to Japan amounting to USD 20.31 (0, 0001%), as well as through other ports Papua’s total exports. million and to South Korea amounting amounting to USD 0.02 million (0.01%). Fish and Shrimps came next at USD to USD 3.94 million. West Papua’s Meanwhile, the import value of West 0.42 million or about 0.27%; Meat and total exports to these three countries Papua until October 2017 was only USD Processed Fish of USD 0.33 million or contributed 90.10%. 0.001 million, which was in the form of about 0.21%; Wood and wooden goods The largest export of West Papua electrical equipment, machinery, optical of USD 0.11 million or about 0.07%; Post in October 2017 was mostly through 7 devices, books and prints, and jewelry / packages, parcels and returned items of (seven) ports, which are Bintuni port with a gems. USD 0.001 million or about 0.0006%. value of USD 153.23 million or 98.25% of The largest country supplier of Next is coffee, tea, and spices worth the total export value of West Papua. imported goods to West Papua until USD 0.0004 million or about 0.0003%, Followed by Manokwari harbor October 2017 was China and followed the Soap and cleansing preparations of USD with an export value of USD 1.84 million next by Singapore and other countries. 0.0004 million or about 0.0003% and (1.18%); Tanjung Perak port of USD 0.73 other classes of USD 1.86 million or about million (0.47%); Ngurah Rai International

Provincial Government Supports Superior Products to Compete in the Global Market

est Papua has potential and org. Head of the Plantation Department a variety of superior products According to him, superior Office of Papua Province, John D. Wthat can compete in the global commodities have existed ever since Nahumury, explained that his side market. The Secretary of Papua Province, and developed continuously at present, continues to encourage farmers and Hery Dosinaen explained that the such as efforts in expanding its area and stakeholders in the area so that cocoa province is active in supporting five newly managing it properly. He exemplifies production, which was once a prima developed primary commodities in various experiencing failure in cocoa planting donna in the 1990s, can regain back its regions in Papua. “Actually, these quality years ago. As a result, he added that glory. “Apparently, in its development, we products have long existed and have production increase will be encouraged. want to get inputs and objectives from become provisions on a daily basis. For “Mamberamo Tami region has cocoa and the drawbacks of plantation commodities instance, sago and coconut and chocolate coconut commodities, while some areas in Papua. Moreover, there should be an or cocoa and coffee commodities including in Dogiyai have coffee that were planted effort to increase farmers’ income with rubber and oil palm. Superior products since the time of the Dutch, and Merauke production, besides sharing with regency have become the government’s focus, “he has palm oil and rubber commodities,” he / municipality and what breakthroughs said in Abepura as quoted from jeratpapua. explained. should be done,” he said.

Tabloid West Papua 18 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 REPORT Papua Region’s Copper Ore Reserve is Approximately 2.6 Million Tons

gas and agriculture sectors. 6. The most dominant mining and quarrying commodities are oil, gas, gold, silver, nickel and copper. In Dok. alibaba.com 2013, the mining and quarrying sector contributed 33.56% to the entire region of Papua. The sector’s contribution is concentrated in Papua Province, which is one of the largest contributors to the national mining sector. 7. The concentration of Papua region’s economic growth in the mining and quarrying sector has caused fluctuations in this sector to greatly influence the overall economic growth.

Papua region has natural gas potential of 23.91 TSCF (Trillion Square Cubic Feet) or 23.45% of the national gas reserve potential. Meanwhile, oil reserves in Papua is around 66.73 MMSTB (Million Stock Tank Barrels / Oil Reserve) or 0.91% of the national oil reserve of 7,039.57 MMSTB. Natural gas reserves are located in the vicinity of Bintuni Bay, while the largest oil and gas reserve is in the vicinity ational Spatial Plans and Island of cultural and natural tourism through of Sorong, Sarmi West Coast Block and Region Spatial Plans are the main the improvement of socio-cultural and Semai. Nreferences in implementing regional biodiversity potentials; Gold, silver and copper are very development throughout Indonesia. 1. Acceleration in the development of potential mining products that have to The intention is for spatial control and downstreaming of the mining, oil, gas be developed in Papua because they prevention of negative impacts on the and copper industries; have more than 45% of national copper environment due to space utilization. 2. Increasing he conservation area and reserves, some of which are partly In addition, regional development is environmental carrying capacity for low explored and processed in Timika (Mimika also based on comparative advantage and carbon development; Regency). Copper ore reserve in Papua is regional competitive advantage potentials, 3. Strengthening the institutional estimated at 2.6 billion tons. Meanwhile, as well as the strategic geographic position capacity of regional governments and copper metal reserve is only about 25 of each island. communities; and million tons. For Papua Island, the 2015-2020 4. Development of an inclusive and Minerals and excavations that RPJM mentions the several themes for its sustainable economic area based promise other potentials are nickel ore, development, which are: on indigenous villages by way of iron sand, and gold. Nickel ore is found Acceleration in the development accelerating improvement in the in Tanah Merah area, Jayapura. Most of of value-added local commodity-based quality of Papua’s human resources, these resources are still indications and industries in the agricultural sector / sub- which is independent, productive and are still unexploited. Iron sand mining, sector, plantations, livestock and forestry; personable. copper ore and gold are located in the Acceleration of maritime economic 5. The potential and superiority of Papua same place with the copper ore mining in development through the advancement of region as one of the largest islands in Timika. the fishing industry and maritime tourism; Indonesia is in the form of huge natural Acceleration in the development resource potentials in mining, oil and

Tabloid West Papua 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 19 REPORT Papua Coffee in Demand in other Countries

apua coffee has quality taste and is highly enthusing to and Surabaya, “said PPI President Director Agus Andiyani in both local and international communities. In response, Wamena, Papua. Tuesday (21/11/2017). Pthe Ministry of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) urges Agus acknowledged that some countries, such as China Papua coffee to go International. PT Perusahaan Perdagangan and Russia have asked PPI to export original Indonesian coffee Indonesia (PPI) is planning to market Papua coffee to a number of products. Of course, he added, it will use the opportunity to countries. Currently, it is conducting trials to market the product in market Papua coffee to these two countries. the country. For the local market, PPI aims to market the arabica “We are trying to export the market to China, Russia and type coffee in Java. “So PPI’s downstream is now underway and some other countries. There is a possibility that it can get there. the trial and marketing process is ongoing (Marketing Area) in The target is to sell Papua coffee to export markets in 2018 while Jakarta. We will open outlets all over Java. Incidentally, PPI waiting for the coffee’s production and market readiness, “he said. has heritage buildings in Jakarta, Semarang, Solo, Jogjakarta

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Tabloid West Papua 20 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 PapuaWest Race to Promote Papua HIGHLIGHTSOROT

our ministries of the Working Cabinet of Jokowi-JK explained the development performances of Papua and FWest Papua in Jakarta, Sunday (5/3/2017) to the mass added. media. The four ministries were the Ministry of Communications Jonan said that of the 2,500 villages that have no electricity, and Information Technology, and the Ministry of Public Works and or are still in dark, a large number are from Papua and West Public Housing (PUPR). Each minister described the development Papua. There are approximately 136,000-140,000 households in target of the land of Cendrawasih. They also clarified the progress the two eastern provinces of Indonesia from more than 260,000 of each of his Ministry’s program. who have no lights across Indonesia. The four ministers in attendance were the Minister of Johan added that the program will later provide every Communication and Information Rudiantara, Minister of household in the area, which is still without electrical lighting, with Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, ESDM Minister Ignasius a solar panel with four lights and a battery case for cell phones. Jonan and Minister of Public Works Basuki Hadimuldjono. “The lights can be adjusted in three lighting categories: for bright Interestingly, the individual pattern of each Ministry was not there. lights, it can last six hours, medium lights can last 12 hours and Instead, they were open to each other’s programs. The synergy of dim lights for sleeping can last up to 60 hours,” Jonan said the the Ministers was evident in the Media Discussion with the theme government will generate 365 megawatts (mw) and nine units of “Vision of Indonesia Central to Equity in Papua”. renewable energy in Papua province until 2019. [] There is a plan to regularly schedule discussions with the mass media as part of the implementation of the Government Public Relations (GPR) program, which is the mandate of all Harmonization of ministries in the Working Cabinet in disclosing its performance to the public. Transportation Lowers “The synergy between the ministries was indeed the priority; we did not see the project of each Ministry.” Egocentrism is Staple Goods Prices of up gradually disappearing, working together is more efficient, “said to 25% in Puncak Minister of Communications and Informatics Rudiantara. Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi supports it when he said PT Perusahaan Perdagangan Indonesia (PPI) is known to that they are ready to develop Papua. distribute cooking oil, wheat flour and sugar to Puncak Jaya, Papua. As a result, the prices of these three commodities are Unmitigated, the Ministry of Transportation allocated 10% of currently down by 25% from the previous average. According its annual budget for the development of Papua’s infrastructure. to PPI Managing Director Agus Andiyani, it uses a more cost- The amount of our investment is approximately Rp 4 effective route to save on logistics costs to Puncak Jaya. Before, trillion, which means that 10% of the budget from the Ministry the goods sent from Java transit in Jayapura, now it transit in of Transportation is in Papua, whereas we know there are 34 Timika and passes Wamena then to Puncak Jaya. “We have provinces, which means we pay more attention to Papua,” said chosen a cheaper route. All this time, many from East Java goes Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi . to Jayapura first then to Puncak Jaya. One example is we pass by Papua is now one of the focuses of national strategic Timika by ship and then from Timika to Wamena by plane. From projects. With the development in Papua, Indonesia’s Wamena to Puncak Jaya, we do it by land and the scheme turns development is expected to decentralize and should be able to out cheaper, “he said in Wamena, Papua. reach the eastern part of Indonesia. Each ministry places national Agus said that his side carried out harmonization between strategic projects in Papua and is committed to safeguarding such transportation modes by cooperating with Pelni and Pelindo. According to him, the method is able to minimize the storage time development. of goods. Thus, he added, it did not need a warehouse because Meanwhile, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, the goods that arrive at port are directly transported by trucks Ignasius Jonan, targets a lighting program utilizing solar energy and plane. “Goods from ships coming from Surabaya at the Port lights in the villages of Papua and West Papua, which are still of Pomako (Timika) are picked up immediately. When the goods completely in darkness and completed in 2017-2018. arrive, the plane is already there to fly it to Wamena. After arriving “This is targeted by the government this year and expects in Wamena, a truck is already waiting and departs from there. the lights to be ready year.” It is vital for the lights to come first This way, there is no need to pay for warehouses and can reduce and later on build the electrical energy network, “he said while prices “he said. showing off the solar light device that will be distributed to tens of According to him, this logistics scheme can reduce the prices thousands of homes in Papua and West Papua, which have not of three commodities distributed by PPI to Puncak Jaya by up to yet availed of electricity. 25 percent. He pointed out that sugar was sold at Rp 35 thousand per kg but is now Rp 26,250 per kg. Meanwhile, the price of wheat According to Jonan, the device is priced at 3.5 million flour went down from Rp 30 thousand to Rp 23,200 per kg and 1 rupiah / unit consisting of a solar panel device, four lights, and liter of cooking oil from Rp 45 thousand to Rp 33,750. “Therefore, a mobile charger unit. “Under normal circumstances, one lamp the prices of goods could drop by 25 percent. Puncak Jaya must can illuminate for 8 hours a day and can be moved and taken be 25 percent lower than the price at that time,” he explained. anywhere so it can also operate as a flashlight in the dark,” he Source: liputan6.com

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he government will start building the Sorong-Manokwari and the availability of a railway can help,” he explained. railway line in 2018, including an Environmental Impact He revealed that the logistics flow from Manokwari to Sorong TAssessment (AMDAL) and Detail Engineering Design is dominated by fishery products, as well as forest and plantation (DED) in 2016. The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) products. From Manokwari to Sorong, the products produced are targets to commence construction of the Papua railway line in usually fish. The rests are mostly raw materials consisting of wood 2018. The first phase of the railway construction is a 390 km or plantation goods.” Sorong has a port where goods are shipped long Manokwari- Sorong segment. The next phase in 2020-2024 abroad or to Java,” he explained. will be the Manokwari-Nabire segment that stretches along the He said, with the construction of a railway line, logistics coastline of West Papua. The third phase of development in 2025- mobility in West Papua is predicted to increase continuously along 2030 will connect Sarmi-Nabire-Timika and designed to end up in with the current construction of a cement plant in Manokwari. “In Jayapura as quoted from finance.detik.com. addition, there is also a cement plant project in Manokwari and a According to the Chairman of the Indonesian Logistics railway line can be very helpful once the cement factory is ready,” Association (ALI), Zaldy Ilham Masita, the construction of the he said. Papua railway will facilitate the flow of logistics because the flow Based on information from Kemenhub’s Director General for of goods from Manokwari to Sorong is relatively congested at Railways, the Government will build a railway line that stretches present. Thus, the presence of trains can greatly assist logistics from Papua’s west to east. Total cost from 2015-2019 will amount movement in both cities. Moreover, he continued that more are to Rp 10.33 trillion. The 2017-2019 plan is for land procurement currently using sea and air routes due to bad roads. “Logistics and the 2018-2019 plan is for the construction phase. flow in Manokwari to Sorong is rather crowded. The road is busy Papuans Enjoy Cheap Fuel Prices

PT Pertamina (Persero) has increased the number of channeling diesel products at Rp 5,150 per liter and premium at Rp 6,450 per agencies for one price fuel in Suasapor Sub-district, Tambrauw liter. In fact, the price of fuel in Tambraw previously reached Rp Regency, West Papua. This is a type of corporate compliance in 20,000 per liter. “Just like the point of other channeling agencies carrying out an assignment. According to the General Manager in this one price fuel program, the compact gas stations are of the Pertamina’s Marketing Operation Region VIII Maluku located in areas that are difficult to access,” he explained. Papua, Made Adi Putra, with the increasing number of channeling He supplied fuel to the mentioned gas station. Pertamina agencies in Tambrauw, Pertamina currently operates 29 points sends fuel from the Sorong fuel terminal travelling on a road of fuel channeling agencies in the foremost, outer and remote which is partly unpaved. Therefore, it is difficult to travel by areas (3T) throughout Indonesia. He revealed that 12 points gasoline trucks. “To distribute fuel to Tambrauw from Sorong fuel of channeling agencies of one price fuel is currently available terminal, the operational challenge is the inability to use large in Papua and West Papua. The fuel channeling agency is a gasoline trucks. To fulfill the allocation needs of gas stations, Compact Fuel General Filling Station (SPBU). “Until the end delivery is done several times using small trucks “he explained. of November 2017, for the region of Papua and West Papua Head of BPH Migas, M Fanshurullah Asa, asserted that Pertamina has realized 12 of the 16 fuel location targets of the the construction of gas stations in​​ 3T areas is not easy because of one price fuel until 2017. This is pursuant to the government the geographical location and high freight costs, so the right target assignment attached to ESDM Permen No 36 of 2016,” said for one price fuel needs to be considered. “The local government Made, in Jakarta, Friday (11/24/2017). and its apparatus need monitoring so that the fuel distribution of According to him, compact gas stations in Tambrauw will sell one price fuel is right on target” he said. (Source: liputan6.com)

Tabloid West Papua 22 002 Year I - December 15, 2017 - January 14, 2018 PapuaWest HIGHLIGHT Papua Police Hold Cross Sectoral Coordination Meeting for Christmas Security

n order to secure Christmas and New Year’s Day, Papua of the coordination meeting with the involvement of various police held a cross-sectoral coordination meeting. According stakeholders including religious leaders. It will also hold meetings Ito Papua Police Chief, Inspector General Boy Rafli Amar, with members and pastors. “With the synergy of security forces the cross sectoral coordination meeting was carried out to and the local government, we hope Christmas and New Year is anticipate disruption of peace and order in society, especially celebrated safely and joyfully,” he said. during Christmas and New Year. “We hope that with this Pertamina’s Marketing Manager for Retail Fuel MOR VIII coordination meeting will assists the police in obtaining data or Jayapura, Zivali Hisbul, guarantees that fuel supply in Jayapura’s input to anticipate vulnerabilities,” he said as quoted by papua. depot is sufficient and requested people not to worry. Although antaranews.com. Monday (11/12) fuel demand is predicted to increase by 1.5 percent, Pertamina is Boy said that the coordination meeting also discussed ready to distribute fuel according to the needs of the community. the availability of fuel, food and transportation so that people “We ask the public not to worry about fuel supply because the celebrating Christmas can proceed with pleasure. In order to supply is still sufficient,” he explained. optimize security to the community, Papua Police, along with its The cross-sectoral meeting held by Papua police lasted ranks, will carry out “Operation Lilin Matoa”. a day and ended with questions and answers. Present at the The Chairman of the Papua Religious Harmony Forum meeting was Kasdam XVII / Cenderawasih Brigadier General, (FKUB), Pastor Lipus Biniluk, appreciates the implementation Herman Asaribab.

Government Builds Baliem Dam with a Capacity of 200 Million M3

JAKARTA - The Government of Indonesia is concentrating on Auction Year 2018 infrastructure development and one of them is by constructing The same thing was expressed by the Head of the Dam the Baliem Din Papua. PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono Center of the Directorate General for Water Resources of the said that the Baliem Dam in Papua was designed, studied and PUPR Ministry, Ni Made Sumiarsih, when he revealed that the funded in cooperation with the South Korean government. The plan is to auction Baliem Dam soon in 2018 after the arrangement dam construction process is expected to be completed at a process of the design. “We are still in the process of drafting the maximum of 4 years. “The government is currently rehabilitating design, the auction will be done in 2018,” he said in detikFinance. irrigation areas, including the construction of the Baliem Dam Made said that the Baliem Dam is one of nine dams with a capacity of 200 million m3. The dam is potential for a 50 considered to be built this year. The Baliem Dam in Papua is the Mega Watt (MW) power plant,” he said in Jakarta, as quoted by only dam which was designed and studied with Korean funding. Sindonews.com. The dam construction process is expected to be completed at a According to him, the estimated construction cost of the maximum of four years. “The calculation is very rough, the budget Baliem Dam is around Rp 4.7 trillion. Another dam that is being is approximately Rp 4.7 trillion with a capacity of 200 million m3,” prepared is the Digoel Dam with a capacity of 230 million m3. He he said. also disclosed that rehabilitation of irrigation is labor intensive Self-sufficiency in water is also one of the Government’s involving a water user farmer association (P3A). “The food, focuses in meeting the needs of raw water and food security in water, and energy sectors will become front liners in national Papua. Of the 69 dams built by President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) development in the future, as well as vanguards for competition government until 2019, the Baliem Dam in Papua is one of them. between countries,” he explained.

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Papua Implements Income Improvement Allowance to Enhance Provincial Government’s Performance

To improve employee’s income within apparatus organizations (OPD) will be especially in Papua’s Provincial government. the context of discipline and support the eliminated. However, everything will be He said that indicators in observing TPP will performance of the State Civil Apparatus, accumulated in the special income allowance later come from the involvement of all OPD the Government of Papua Province for all employees. “So if it was previously leaders on employee’s attendance, with immediately implemented the granting of the through certain activities, not all employees payment of salary depending on attendance, Income Improvement Allowance (TPP) to benefit from it and only a handful will enjoy and what the employee’s discipline be when its employees at the start of 2018. This was it. But if the accumulation is for honorarium conducting his job. confirmed by Papua Vice-Governor, Klemen then everyone can benefit from it,” he said as Klemen asserted that indicators Tinal, in Jayapura. According to him, this quoted from papua.antaranews.com. in observing TPP will later come from effort will be complemented by the Corruption He added that this will increase the involvement of all OPD leaders for Eradication Commission (KPK), which is employee’s income and the desire to do employee’s attendance. Among them, included in the e-Government. negative things, such as corruption, will payment of salary will depend on attendance According to him, TPP is the provision hopefully not occur. Thus, it is expected and what the employee’s discipline be when of honorariums in all the activities of regional to be a part in reducing corruption figures, carrying out his job. Nabire Regency Cooperates with Sweep Clean Illegal Levies (Saber Pungli) Team to Improve Public Service

In trying to improve public service and create a clean Government, Saber Pungli Task Force must have knowledge on prevention and Nabire Regency Government has cooperated with the clean sweep prosecution. We hope that this Task Force can work well in order to illegal levies task force team (saber pungli task force). The Regent create a clean and honest Government, “he explained. of Nabire, Isaias Douw, through a written message read by Nabire The same thing was expressed by Nabire Police Chief, AKBP Vice Regent, Amirullah Hasyim, requested all parties, especially the Sonny Sanjaya. He said that the Saber Pungli movement is not Saber Pungli team of Nabire Regency, to work firmly and honestly only done outside law enforcement institutions, but also leads to to provide understanding to the government and society for the sake the institution itself. “The tasks and authorities of Saber Pungli Task of building a clean, honest and illegal levy free Nabire. “All ASN Force are to establish a system of prevention and eradication of and private components, as well as the community are expected to illegal levies. Among them: to collect data and information, carry out support the implementation of Saber Pungli team’s assignment of eradication operations, hand-catch operations, and recommend the avoiding collusion, corruption and nepotism (KKN),” he said after the formation of Saber Pungli in every state agency, “he explained. socialization and supervision of the Saber Pungli team at the Nabire In this socialization, the main tasks of Tim Saber Pungli as well Guest House building yesterday. as working groups within it, including working group on prevention, According to him, socialization activities are very positive prosecution, justice and intelligence were repeatedly discussed. because it has a broad impact in the development of a better Nabire. Attending the event were the Head of UPP Saber Pungli Papua He assessed that the socialization and supervision of the saber Team, Saring SH MH, Nabire Police Chief, AKBP Sony Sanjaya Pungli team could provide awareness to the ASN and the community S.IK, Papua Police representatives, representatives from the in improving services and building public trust in the government Papua’s Prosecutor’s Office, representatives from the Inspectorate apparatus. Moreover, the existence of Saber Pungli Task force was of Papua Province, representatives from Kodim 1705 / Paniai, formed based on the mandate of Presidential Regulation (Perpres) , representatives from Nabire’s District Attorney, Head of SKPD, number 87 of 2016. elements of TNI / Polri, and invited guests. “This is a mandate that has to be carried out. Therefore, the