Give the Rohingya Muslim Political Asylum

Tanjungpinang - Member of Parliament from the constituency of Riau Islands province, Herlini Amran expect government to provide political rather Muslim of Rohingya, Myanmar, which currently inhabit the House Immigration Detention Centre Tanjungpinang.

"It is very alarming and I will communicate with friends in the Parliament to urge the government to provide asylum to these our brothers," said Herlini while visiting Myanmar immigrants in the House Immigration Detention (Rudenim) Center of Tanjungpinang on Wednesday.

Member of the House of Representatives Commission IX was also asked to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to provide input to the Board of the United Nations (UN) on the way out the refugees.

"They are in a state terzolimi in terms of human rights (rights) of his, so Indonesia as the country's dignity can be defended. Best course of action should be taken by the government," she said.

According to her, the firmness of the government against the arbitrary actions of minorities in Myanmar is to be done.

"Not just for the Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, but as a dignified nation and the state of Indonesia must act firmly against it," she said.

The PKS politicians also urged the government to take immediate and decisive action against the killings that took place at the beginning of Ramadan 1433 AH.

"The killing is beyond common sense," she said.

According to him, after the recess will communicate with other lawmakers to take a stand against what is happening in Myanmar.

"Although I am not related to the commission, but those who are in Rudenim Tanjungpinang also my responsibility for being in my constituency," she said.

Herlini time to engage in dialogue and donate some Koran to the Muslim of Rohingya in Rudenim of Tanjungpinang numbering as many as 83 people. (kepri.antaranews.com)

Marine Battalion Headquarters Location Not Specified

Fleet Commander of West Region Indonesia (Pangarmabar) Rear Admiral TNI Didit Ashaf Herdiawan said the location of 10th Battalion Marines headquarters of which will be placed in the Riau Islands province has not been determined.

"The location has not been determined and is still considering a great place to base," he said after handing over the post Lantamal Commander IV in Tanjungpinang, Wednesday.

Didit said the placement of plans discourse Battalion 10 Marines that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono during his visit to Pulau Nipa, Batam, also was discussed at the ministerial level.

"When time is not yet determined," he said.

As sea combat unit, 10th Battalion Marines will be equipped with defense equipment, such as cannon and other heavy weaponry.

About the possible threat from outside the country on the border of Riau Islands, according to him is quite small, but the military must be prepared to deal with it.

"The threat is quite small, but the military must be ready for it," said Didit.

While security threats and piracy in the Straits of Singapore, the Straits of Philip and the Strait of Malacca, according to Pangarmabar, the last three years were much reduced in the presence of security cooperation with Singapore and Malaysia.

"Security Patrol with us continue to do, so that the security threats in the international cruise lines that have fallen significantly since the last three years," he said.

In fact, according to him, the action of illegal fishing by foreign fishing in waters off western Indonesia has also dropped in the presence of security cooperation with neighboring countries.

Currently, according to Pangarmabar, Lantamal IV Tanjungpinang has handled 22 cases related to illegal fishing, 11 cases of shipping, two cases of piracy and human trafficking cases as well as fishing with explosives. (kepri.antaranews.com)

Listrik akan Hambat Penerapan Sidalih "Online" di Karimun

Karimun - Penerapan sistem pendataan pemilih (sidalih) menggunakan internet atau "online" daerah kepulauan di Kabupaten Karimun, Provinsi Kepulauan Riau diperkirakan akan terhambat keterbatasan energi listrik, kata anggota KPU Karimun Evi Herita.

"Sebagai daerah kepulauan dengan keterbatasan energi listrik, Karimun sulit menerapkan sidalih 'online' yang akan diterapkan KPU pusat pada Pemilu 2014," katanya di Tanjung Balai Karimun, Senin.

Evi Herita mengatakan salah satu contoh daerah yang belum dialiri listrik adalah Kecamatan Durai, Moro dan sebagian daerah pulau di Kundur, Kundur Barat, Kundur Utara dan Buru.

"Ada pulau yang sama sekali belum dialiri listrik, ada pula yang hanya menyala pada siang hari," katanya.

Persoalan keterbatasan listrik itu, menurut dia sudah dilaporkan ke KPU pusat dalam pertemuan yang diikuti tiga daerah yang ditunjuk melakukan uji coba sidalih berbasih teknologi informasi di Bogor pekan lalu.

"Laporan kami itu diharapkan menjadi pertimbangan bagi KPU pusat untuk mencarikan solusi agar upaya keakurasian dan kecepataan pendataan pemilih pada Pemilu 2014 dapat terwujud," lanjutnya.

Menurut dia, KPU pusat memang menawarkan alternatif untuk mengatasi kendala listrik di daerah pulau, yaitu penerapan sidalih "offline" dengan menggunakan "flashdisk" atau CD.

Hanya saja, penerapan sidalih dengan menggunakan flashdisk atau CD sudah tentu tidak secepat internet.

"Kalau menggunakan flashdisk dan CD tentu tidak dapat diakses langsung dari tingkat kecamatan," katanya.

Dalam uji coba sidalih pada Maret di Desa Pangke dan Kelurahan Sei Raya Kecamatan Meral, lanjut dia, masalah listrik juga menjadi persoalan dalam menerapkan standar operasional prosedur (SOP) sidalih "online".

"Meski listrik di dua desa itu menyala siang malam, tapi petugas pemutakhiran data pemilih tetap kesulitan karena sering hidup mati, sementara komputer atau server seharusnya menyala 24 jam," ujarnya.

Lebih lanjut dia mengatakan, dalam pertemuan di Bogor, pihaknya bersama dua KPU kabupaten/kota, yaitu KPU Tangerang Selatan Banten dan KPU Jembrana Bali juga ditunjuk KPU pusat sebagai anggota tim perumus SOP sidalih berbasis TI.

"Kami bersama KPU Tangerang Selatan dan Jembrana diberikan amanat untuk merumuskan SOP yang selanjutnya dituangkan dalam rekomendasi akhir penerapan sidalih TI," katanya.

95 Persen

Mengenai uji coba yang dilakukan di Desa Pangke dan Kelurahan Sei Raya, Ketua KPU Karimun Zulfikri mengatakan tingkat keberhasilan pemutakhiran data pemilih menggunakan sistem TI mencapai 95 persen.

"Margin error dalam uji coba pemutakhiran data pemilih itu sekitar 5 persen. Kendalanya karena banyak pemilih yang tidak berada di tempat saat petugas melakukan pendataan," katanya.

Zulfikri mengatakan uji coba sidalih TI yang bekerja sama dengan IFES (International Foundation for Electoral Systems) itu dilakukan sampai pada tahap penetapan daftar pemilih sementara dengan jumlah pemilih pada satu tempat pemungutan suara antara 350 hingga 400 pemilih.

"Idealnya margin error-nya 0 persen. Namun demikian secara umum uji coba itu berjalan sukses," tambahnya.

Legislator: The Customs Keep FTZ Exit Only

Harry Azhar Azis (hharryazharazis.com)

Batam - Members of Commission XI of the House of Representatives Harry Azhar Azis said, the customs officers should (BC) just keep the door to the outside of the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) and Free Port, not at the entrance.

"Customs duty at the exit only, not to keep stuff out of the FTZ," said Harry in Batam, Wednesday.

According to him, the customs authority in overseeing the traffic inflow of imported goods as stipulated in Government Regulation No.10 of 2012 violate the principles of the Law No.44 of 2007 on the Free Trade Zone.

"The key of FTZ is the absence of customs duties," he said.

Imported goods, he said, need not be checked and excise duties, the principle of free area. However, items to be outside the FTZ to the Indonesia other region, must be checked in customs and excise.

"So the customs check at airports and ports to other areas, rather than at the entrance," said Harry.

Although the Government Regulation (PP) 10 of 2012 has been easing customs functions, according to Harry still could hurt the principle of FTZ.

PP 10 of 2012 eliminating restrictions on entry of goods that are prohibited unless the laws and physical checks except those categorized as red.

"But it still may be a game," said Harry.

Head of Compliance Guidance and Information Service Home Service Office of Customs and Excise Batam, Susila Brata, denied the involvement of BC complained that was too thick.

"This new government regulation melt it," he said.

He said customs only run did not mean to complicate the law and business.

According to him, Government Regulation No. 10 of 2012 makes the export-import flows in the Free Trade Zone and Free Port of Batam.

He said there are four easy addition of a free port, the release of inspection of goods, elimination of master list and the removal of restrictions on goods.

If the previously restricted free port in the Port of Batu Ampar, Sekupang and Kabil, so now more and more ports that can be used for loading and unloading of goods is free.

"Now is not limited in the four-port again," he said.

Besides the obligation to submit the list of goods for the industry is now abolished.

According to him, submission of list of imported goods used most often complain about entrepreneurs. With the removal of the familiar form called a master list that would enhance the business.

"Before master list is considered quite a hassle," he said.(source)

Fishermen Demand Termination of Mining

Hundreds of fishermen in Karimun regency, Riau Islands province demanding a halt to tin mining activity in the fishing zone of the traditional fishermen.

Hundreds of fishermen were derived from the Fishermen Association of Indonesia (HNSI) Karimun, consisting of several groups of fishermen like Sei Lakam Fishermen Association, the Association of Fishermen agree, the Association of Fishermen Lumba-lumba, Fishermen Association Danau Indah, Bintang Laut Fishermen's Association and the Association of Fishermen Semerah Padi.

Later, the Batu Hitam Fishermen Association, Association of Kuda Laut Fisherman, Fishermen Association of Kakap Putih Sebele, Farmers and Fishermen Contact Mainstay (KTNA) and the environmental NGO "Karimun Hijau".

They convey this demand in a demonstration at Parliament House last week Karimun.

Fishermen coordinator Syaiful said the demand was delivered due to rampant mining of lead that enters the area of ​​traditional fishing gear.

Fishermen demand that tin mining is not justified in the fishing zone which then issued the draft Regulation (Ranperda) on Spatial Planning (Spatial), which is still being discussed by Parliament special committee.

"We asked for a ban mining in the fishing zone poured into a law," he said.

Chairman KTNA Karimun Amirullah said, the traditional fishermen demanding a halt because of tin mining activity clearly violates the rules, there is even a tin dredger which operated 50 meters from the beach.

"Fishermen sue tin mining activity is stopped, including tin mining private sector. Or, provide compensation for such assistance bigger boats and fishing tools that can be used on the high seas fishing zone used if the mining region," he said.

He also asked Karimun parliament to pour tin mining ban on traditional fishermen fishing zone, ie at a distance of 0-2 miles from shore in the regional spatial plan.

"Fishermen complain that their catch was reduced drastically if not completely. The sea water becomes cloudy, ecosystems such as coral reefs damaged by mining," he said.

Information collected, tin mining activities by PT Eunindo Usaha Mandiri disturbing traditional fishermen because mining operations are no longer refers to a specific coordinate point and considering the viability of fishing.

At least there are about 5 boats that operate private tin suction around the waters of Tanjung Balai Karimun to Meral, namely Sip Ship Production (KIP) Anugerah I, KIP Anugerah II, KIP Cinta, KIP Blassing and KIP Fetch Pang Nga.

Karimun Budget Reaches Rp953,4 billion

Karimun regency Budget for 2012 that plenary by Karimun Parliament some time ago reached Rp953, 4 billion.

Budget revenues and expenditures for the Karimun Regency reduced when compared with the proposed the budget team of Karimun Regency Government of Rp958, 8 billion.

Speaker of Karimun Parliament, Raja Kamaruddin explained to the postal revenues in the Financial Memorandum of the draft Revenue and Expenditure Budget (local budget) amounting to Rp795, 2 billion does not change and in accordance with the proposal in the General Budget and Policy Priorities The Budget Ceiling.

In the heading of the proposed financing for Rp203, a change to the size of Rp158 billion, 1 billion or down by Rp45 billion, he said.

Karimun Parliament expect local governments to tighten spending to expenditures for Rp953, 4 used direct, effective and efficient.

In addition, local governments were also asked not to ignore the strategic issues such as human development index, poverty, the amount of income per capita, inflation and economic growth.

Military war exercises in Dumai

Indonesian National Army (TNI) held war exercises in Dumai city, Riau province on Saturday (10/12). This war exercises was followed by thousands of troops in the Navy, Army and Air Force with full combat equipment.

Six warships owned by the Navy that will follow the stop the war exercises in the waters of Tanjung Balai Karimun, Karimun regency, Riau Islands province on Thursday (8/12).

The six warships are the KRI Makassar 590, KRI Banda Aceh 593, KRI Banjarmasin 592, KRI Barracuda, KRI Sutanto 877 and KRI Silaspapare 386.

Eastern Fleet Combat Force Commander First Admiral Sulaeman BN on KRI Makassar 890 said the presence of six warships and hundreds of marines navy in the Karimun waters to check the readiness of troops, logistics and equipment to be used in the war exercises.

"We stopped at Karimun to check the combat readiness of troops and equipment before the war exercises in Dumai," he said.

Purpose of the exercise, according to him, to hone the combat skills of the soldiers.

KRI Makassar 590 commanded by Marine Lieutenant Colonel (P) Fadelan said this warship with a length of 122 meters and weighs 7800 tons. This warship is capable of transporting 700 soldiers, 11 tanks, five and six amphibious tanks to transport personnel.
 
Marine Lt. Col. (P) Fadelan said the warship are equipped with a function as a conveyance or a "landing platform dock" produced by South Korean company, Daesun Shipbuildings & Engineering in 2005.

Karimun Parliament to Question Mining on Small Island

Commission A of Karimun Parliament, Riau Islands province to question the legal basis of mining permits issued by the Karimun regency government in small islands as it is considered contrary to the law on the management of coastal and small islands.

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Commision A of Karimun parliament in a hearing with the Head of Mining and Energy of Karimun Regency asked the local government review its mining permit on small islands because it can damage the environment and threatening the life of fishermen.

''Small islands governed utilization by the state as set forth in the law on the management of coastal regions and small islands,''said a member of Commission A Karimun parliament, Jamaluddin said after hearing with the Department of Mines and Energy.

According to Jamaluddin, small islands covering an area below 2,000 square kilometers of mined banned because it is for fishing zones for fishing and conservation areas.

''Almost the entire island in Karimun small, local government should have issued a mining permit under the applicable laws and regulations so as to avoid legal problems later in life,'' he said.

Vice Chairman of Commission A Karimun parliament, Syahril said local governments had issued mining permits in a number of small islands in the District of Moro and Durai.

''Should the issuance of mining permits on the small island was postponed pending the adoption of local regulations on spatial planning. In addition, issuance of permits should refer to the legislation are higher,''he said.

He worries issuance of mining permits on a small island ecosystem damage and disrupt the livelihoods of fishermen.

''If the whole island and the waters have become zones of the mine, we were worried fishermen can not catch fish,''he said.

Head of Mining and Energy Department of Karimun Regency Alwi Hasan in the meeting did not explain the basis of the issuance of permits related to mining in small islands.

Alwi Hassan, when asked by the commission A about small island criteria, he could not give an explanation so that the meeting ended without a conclusion or decision.

''We ask the Department of Mining to attach data to be delivered in the next meeting,'' Syahril said.

Riau Islands Government Must Sues Minister of Home Affairs

Riau Islands Government have to sue the Minister of Home Affairs decided Jambi Provincial Government as the owner Berhala Island.

Members of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia from Riau Islands province Harry Azhar Azis said Riau Islands province as the owner Berhala Island based on historical fact the island.

Based on historical fact, according to Harry, the Berhala island including as region of kingdom of Riau-Lingga which is included in Riau Province.

''In the treaties of Netherlands also mentions that the Berhala island entered of Riau Province,''he said.

After establishment of the Riau Islands Province, Berhala Island also entered the Riau Islands region based on Lingga Regency Establishment Law.

''I do not know the basis of the Minister of Home Affairs in deciding Berhala Island in the Regency of Eastern Tanjung Jabung, Jambi. When I ask the Minister of Home Affairs staff, there was no meeting between the Government of Jambi and Riau Islands, which became the legal basis for determining the owner of idols,''he said.

He said the Minister of Home Affairs made ​​a fatal mistake in deciding on the island of idols in Jambi Province.

''The Riau Islands government should sue the Minister of Home Affairs to the Supreme Court. It is about pride and ownership history facts Island idols,''he said.

According to him, the Minister should refer to the Lingga Regency Formation Law, not the Law of Riau Islands Province Establishment and the Law of Eastern Tanjung Jabung Regency Establishment.

Lingga Regency establishment Law which was enacted in 2003 to cancel the legal interpretation of the Riau Islands Province Establishment Law and the Law of Regency Eastern Tanjung Jabung Establishment passed in 1999. Because, the latest legislation to overturn legislation before, he said.

Hundreds of Tin Mining Company Employees Demonstration

Hundreds of employees tin mining company, PT Timah Tbk Kundur Unit held a demonstration at Parliament Building Karimun regency, Riau Islands (Kepri) Province on Tuesday.

The demonstrators demanded a board member representing the local people call the management of PT Timah Tbk to question their status who have yet to be appointed as permanent employees.

The protesters held a demonstration at Parliament House lawn area while chanting to PT Timah kept his promise to appoint them as permanent employees.

Hundreds of employees are currently still a casual employee and not considered as permanent employees despite having worked in state-owned company that for years, even dozens and dozens of years.

Branch of Chairman the Confederation of All Indonesian Workers Union (KSPSI) of Karimun regency, Hanis Jasni, as coordinator of the demonstration said, PT Timah has signed an agreement to appoint casual employees to permanent employees in 2007 in Graha Timah in Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung province.

The deal, according to Hanis Jasni signed by the Director General and Human Resources PT Timah Tbk Surawardi, Chairman of Commission A of Parliament Karimun HM Taufik, as well as Independent Chairman of Wira Mandiri Cooperation, Abdul Rochim, as the subcontractor who employed the employee at PT Timah Unit Kundur.

''We demand that all employees designated as permanent employees separated as promised agreement reached in 2007,''said Hanis Jasni.

Hanis deplores Timah policy that does not put employees out in the acceptance of new employees last month.

Syamsudin one of the employees of PT Timah admitted that he had 27 years working at the company, but its status is still casual workers.

He said it had followed the education and pass an examination Package C as one of the requirements to be appointed as permanent employees. Exam C is an educational package that synchronized with the high school level.

''For the 2007 class there were 87 freelance employees who have not been appointed as permanent employees. When summed with another Force, the number of casual employees to 300 people,''he said.

According to him, the demand for permanent employees is reasonable considering something they've worked for years and already have experience in their respective work.

''Our future is not clear if still a casual worker,''he said.

The protesters then received by the Chairman of the Parliament Karimun Raja Bakhtiar and immediately held a meeting.

Raja Bakhtiar promised to call the management of PT Timah Tbk to attend the hearing scheduled for next Monday.(kepri online daily)

Five Sri Lankan Immigrants Jump into the Sea

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Dozens of Sri Lankan immigrants who stay on the boat MV Alicia, in the waters Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands province began to hunger and illness.

Some are daring jump into the sea on Wednesday this week, Tanjungpinang police waters declared a Sri Lankan immigrants disappeared after jumping into the sea.

Tharma palan, one of the immigrants who jumped into the sea, as reported by the site kepri.antaranews.com said, immigrants who jumped into the sea as many as five people. Besides himself, there are four other immigrants, namely Prem Kumar, Syakaran, Kajan and Theepan.

Two of his four colleagues, namely Kajan and Theepan is still missing.

According to the waters police of Tanjungpinang, immigrants who jumped into the sea only four people, three survived and one was missing. Three immigrant survivors of Tharma Palan, Prem Kumar and Syakaran. However, police have yet to mention the identity of an immigrant who is still missing.

Police said the number of immigrants who lost only one man after the re-count the number of immigrants on board the MV Alicia anchorage in the waters Penyengat Island, Tanjungpinang.

Sri Lankan illegal immigrants who stay on board the MV Alicia numbering about 87 people, consisting of 71 men and 8 women and children.

The illegal immigrants were originally going to sail to New Zealand and Canada to seek asylum. However, they then arounded in the waters of the Strait of Riau, Batam and then secured the police waters of the Riau Islands.

Since secured police, dozens of immigrants were maintained on the ship since July 10, 2011 with limited food supplies.

According Tharma Palan, he and his friends jumped from the ship at around 0:30 am and swam for two hours to the Penyengat Island.

"Two of our colleagues the wrong direction and did not know where," he said. Two of his colleagues who were reported missing and it is Kajan Theepan.

Tharma said they fled because of an illness and want to be hospitalized, while the captain forbade them to be treated.

The ship's captain, he said, prevented them from meeting with the parties International Organization for Migration / IOM for treatment.

"No sugar, fish, meat and salt in a ship that is just rice," said Prem Kumar, a Sri Lankan immigrant who jumped from the MV Alicia.

Prem Kumar said the condition of Sri Lankan immigrants 87 people inside the MV Alicia concern. In addition to food shortages are also shortages of water.

They are forced to economize use of mineral water. A small bottle of mineral water to meet the needs for two days.

"On the ship there was no food. There was only rice. We are also shortages of drinking water," said Prem Kumar. (kepri online daily)

Measuring The Sense of Nationalism in The Border

Indonesia is a great nation, composed of various races, religions, and customs. Since the first, the spirit of unity and integrity are closely intertwined in accordance with the national motto, Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, different but still one.

Sense of unity that does not materialize out of the high sense of nationalism among the people of Indonesia. Nevertheless, a sense of nationalism will be lost if the values ​​contained in Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is not implanted to younger generations.

The threat of disintegration should be serious attention from the government, the influence of foreign cultures and the high interaction with foreign nations can eliminate the values ​​of nationhood among the people of Indonesia.

Border regions such as Riau Islands (Kepri) Province is the area most prone to fading sense of nationalism. Riau Islands province, which border with Singapore and Malaysia has 19 outer islands with a high social interaction between locals and the people of Singapore and Malaysia. Of the 19 outer islands, two islands are located in Karimun regency, namely Hiu Kecil Island and Karimun Anak Island.

Datuk Panglima Muda of Young Warriors of United Malays (Laskar Melayu Bersatu/LMB) of Karimun Regency, Azman Zainal said the sense of nationalism among the people of Riau Islands province and Karimun regency began to fade when compared to five or six years ago.

"Start fading sense of nationalism can be seen from enthusiastic community in celebrating the Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia-66,''he said.

According to Zainal Azman, residents are less enthusiastic about flying the flag which is the national flag of Indonesia. The condition is different than five or six years ago, residents were excited at flying the flag and held a variety of activities to enliven the Independence Day which falls on August 17, 2011.

"Less enthusiastic citizens to celebrate Independence Day because of several factors, one economic factor. Poverty is the cause of the people prefer to seek money compared to hold events to celebrate Independence Day,''he said.

According to him, a sense of nationalism for the border should be maintained. As a border area, Riau Islands province is a window of Indonesia.

Chairman of the NGO KIPRAH, John Saputra said the national spirit for the border region not only from the aspect of defense and security, but also from economic and socio-cultural aspects.

Since the first, Karimun Regency is the area crossing the smuggling of illegal goods from Singapore and Malaysia.

"The high level of smuggling shows a very close social interaction with citizens Karimun Singapore or Malaysia,''he said.

According to him, love the product Indonesia is one form of nationalism that must be implanted to the citizens.

"The government should be more serious about improving the welfare of society at the border. Eradicating poverty is one way to maintain the integrity of the Republic of Indonesia,''he said.

According to him, a sense of nationalism among the citizens at the border is still quite high, but due to economic factors, a sense of nationalism was as though faded and disappeared from the soul of every citizen.

The momentum of Indonesia's Independence Day celebration that the 66th is a good time to increase the sense of unity and spirit of nationalism among the citizens, especially residents in the border areas. (kepri online daily)

Residents Complained Granite Blasting Hazards to The Legislature

Complain Blasting Granite Company

Conducted blasting quarry granite companies in Karimun regency often endanger the safety of residents. If some time ago flying rocks hit residents in the vicinity of PT MGU in Pangke, Meral, this time also happened to Sememal residents, Pasir Panjang Village.

Five representatives of the residents Sememal, Pasir Panjang, Meral District granite blasting hazard complaints by PT Kawasan Dinamika Harmonitama (KDH) to the House of Representatives Karimun Regency, Riau Islands Province, Monday (1/8).

Residents asked the legislature to call to question the management of PT KDH about blasting procedure within a mining activity.

''Blasting by PT KDH worried residents. We worry will cause casualties,'' said Hidayat, a resident.

Saturday (30/7), the lump of rock the size of an adult human's head flew from the mine site to the residential area in Sememal.

Stone hit a power cord that resulted in the flow of electricity in the region due to short circuit outages.

"Luckily the rock hit the power cord, if hitting someone's head, probably will cause casualties,'' he said.

The incidence of stones flying often override settlements inhabited by more than 150 people, the stones often fall in the courtyard houses.

The distance between the residential area to the mine site is only about 300 meters, while the granite rock burst that occurred on Saturday is about 700 meters. Thus, the rock across the residential area and crossed to the other side of the main street in the village.

Chairman of Commission C House of Representatives of Karimun Regency, HM Taufik said he would hold a hearing with the management of PT KDH next week.

Council will also call the Head of Mining and Energy and the Environment Agency to find out the rules and procedures as well as the granite mining company's obligation to anticipate the negative impact of mining activities.

PT KDH is one of a number of granite mining companies operating in free trade zones on the island of Karimun.

Granite mining sector remains a key sector for the Government of Karimun regency which contributed greatly to the revenue.

In addition to PT KDH, there is also a granite company PT Bukit Granite Mining Mandiri and PT Wira Penta Kencana in Pongkar Village, Tebing District. Then, there is also PT MGU in Pangke, Meral District.

Hundreds of Immigrant in Tanjungpinang Demand Clarity Their Status

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Hundreds of immigrants from some countries, like Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Sri Lanka require the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) provides clarity regarding the status of those who until recently was housed in Tanjungpinang Immigration Detention, Riau Islands Province.

Hundreds of immigrants held a demonstration on Monday this week in Tanjungpinang Immigration detention. They rallied while carrying a poster that asked UNCHR to immediately verify their status as refugees.

At least there are 240 immigrants rallied, including 40 immigrants from Afghanistan who had inhabited the Tanjungpinang detention house since 2010.

Head of the Tanjungpinang House Immigration Detention (Rudenim), Sugiyo, as reported kepri.antaranews.com said, the protesters demanded that met with UNHCR officials.

Among those already existing with the status of refugees, but until now has not been placed into the destination country refugee by UNHCR.

''40 Immigrants Afghanistan has long been the status of refugees, but they have not been placed in a third country into the destination country,''he said.

Immigration detention house Tanjungpinang is one shelters immigrants from various countries. Today, the House Immigration Detention Tanjungpinang accommodate 291 immigrants.

28 people of whom are regular migrants to be repatriated to their home countries after serving their sentences due to immigration violations and illegal fishing.(kepri online daily)

Residents Demand Compensation for Oiltanking's Land

Dozens of villagers went to the House of Representatives (DPRD) Karimun Regency, Friday (6/5) to convey the aspirations of the payment of land compensation in Teluk Paku, Pasir Panjang Village, Meral district, Karimun regency, Riau Islands (Kepri) Province are sold to companies Citra Karimun Perkasa .

Dozens of residents held a meeting with Chairman of the House of Representatives (DPRD) of Karimun Regency, Raja Bakhtiar.

They are asking board members to call Citra Karimun Perkasa management, Oiltanking and local government officials to question the issue of land restitution is not paid in accordance with the agreement signed in 1993.

Nurdin Jamil, one of the residents says Citra Karimun Perkasa management was to pay compensation to some land owners with varied prices, ranging from Rp4.000, Rp6.000 up and Rp8.500 per square meter.

Meanwhile, according to the agreements in 1993, only 200 large indemnity, the agreement also stated that these prices will not change.

''We feel cheated, so we asked Citra Karimun Perkasa paid the remaining balance compensation of Rp8.300,'' he said.

Lawyers for the landowners, Suryani said the price changes that do not refer to the agreement, occurs in the same month and day with the signing of the agreement.

''People want a compensation value of U.S. $ 10 per meter, half of the price reimbursed Oiltanking on Citra Karimun Perkasa,'' she said.

According to Suryani, Oiltanking buy land to Citra Karimun Perkasa for U.S. $ 5 million for 30 hectares, while residents only receive Rp200 per meter.

''People felt tricked because there is a compensation value of Rp8.500 per square meter,'' she said.

Dozens of citizens, before occupying the land that is located on the coastline north of Karimun Besar Island since 15 days ago.

The occupation of these lands as a form of protest over the attitude Citra Karimun Perkasa not listen to their demands.

Land area of ​​25 hectares is land investment and Citra Karimun Citra after paying compensation to residents, then sell it on Oiltanking, a fuel storage company from Germany.

Oiltanking is one of the largest investors who invest in Karimun free trade area and replace the loss of land controlled by Citra Karimun Perkasa. (kepri online daily/kabar kepri)

Singapore Reclamation Not Changing Indonesia's Territorial

Western Fleet Commander (Pangamabar) Rear Admiral Hari Bowo said reclamation in Singapore has not changing on Indonesia's territorial boundaries.

''Coastal reclamation in Singapore not changing our state boundaries. Borders of a state not based on physical, but is determined based on the latitude and longitude (coordinate points),'' Hari Bowo said as reported kepri.antaranews.com site.

Hari Bowo said that when he visit to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Karimun regency, Riau Islands Province on Wednesday (2/3).

According to Hari, Singapore has been acknowledged since the beginning of the territorial boundaries of Indonesia. So, the addition of Singapore's land after reclamation will not change the coordinates points of border between the two countries.

About the plan of Karimun regency government that would dredge the navigation channel, Hari also said not affect Indonesia's territorial boundaries.

''There is no influence. Physical may shift, but not longitude and latitude,''he asserted.

Hari Bowo visit to Karimun to review the readiness of the staff of securing the border regions, particularly the efforts of border violations by foreign parties as well as law enforcement at sea.

Hari arriving in Karimun by plane accompanied by the Navy's Main Base Commander (Lantamal) IV Tanjungpinang First Admiral Djoko Teguh Wahoyo.

He greeted Regent of Karimun Nurdin Basirun, Sea Base Commander of Tanjung Balai Karimun Lt. Col. Fauzi, Karimun Police Chief AKBP Benyamin Sapta and other officials. (kepri online daily/kabar kepri)

Mahasiswa Tanjungpinang Kritik Kunjungan Presiden

Presiden SBY dan Gubernur Kepri HM Sani
(foto internet)

Gerakan Mahasiswa Intelektual Peduli Bangsa Indonesia Provinsi Kepulauan Riau mengkritik kunjungan Presiden Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ke Kota Tanjungpinang dan Kabupaten Bintan untuk meresmikan program pengentasan dari kemiskinan dan pembangunan kota terpadu.

"Kami menilai kunjungan kerja Presiden Yudhoyono tidak efektif, karena peresmian kegiatan yang akan dilaksanakan di Kepri dapat diwakili menteri," ujar Koordinator Lapangan Gerakan Mahasiswa Intelektual Peduli Bangsa Indonesia, Astarmin, yang memimpin unjuk rasa 13 orang mahasiswa, seperti diberitakan situs kepri.antaranews.com Jumat (25/2).

Kritikan tersebut disampaikan melalui orasi di halaman dalam Lapangan Pamedan Tanjungpinang, karena kepolisian membatasi tempat demonstrasi.

Aktivis itu mendesak Presiden Yudhoyono menuntaskan kasus Bank Century, kasus mafia pajak, dan menangani permasalahan aliran Ahmadiyah secara serius.

Mereka menilai penyelesaian permasalahan tersebut berlarut-larut, dan hingga sekarang belum tuntas.

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Kepri Province Allocated Rp232 Billion For Outer Islands

The government of Riau Islands (Kepri) Province with seven districts and cities in the region allocated funds amounting to 232 billion rupiah for poverty alleviation and empowerment of communities border and outer islands.

"The funds amounting to Rp232 billion was allocated through provincial and district / city. The goal is to alleviate poverty and empower communities outer islands, "said the Riau Islands Governor, HM Sani during a visit to Tanjung Balai Karimun, Sunday.

HM Sani said that big budget allocated to implementing a number of programs such as housing rehabilitation unfit for habitation, the development of seaweed cultivation, construction of educational facilities, health and infrastructure facilities supporting social economy.

"We hope that each district and city can work together to support the concept that started this year we planned. Our hope is to reduce the concept of the development gap between urban areas with the islands, "he said.

Regarding economic development, he said continues to increase budget for the incentives fishermen and development of seaweed farming.

"As an islands province at the border, maritime sector is a priority because in line with the vision and mission of the Riau Islands, one only the development of seaweed farming, "he said.

In Karimun, the development of seaweed cultivation is centered in the central district that proclaimed Moro as a region Minapolitan.

"Our visit here is also to review the cultivation of seaweed in there. We include employers who would assist with marketing the crop. We also accompanied Mr Rokhmin Dahuri (former Minister of Fisheries and Marine) that have expertise in that field, "he said.

Special Allocation Fund

HM Sani said, the concept of border community empowerment program in line with central government. Because that, he hopes the proposed special allocation funds (DAK), which proposed to the central government agreed that the program operate optimally.

"This program can work if supported by all parties, including the central government. DAK for the development of border already we're proposing and hopefully approved, "he said.

In addition, he continued, it also will form a border agency that specifically handles program development and empowerment of communities in the border area.(source: kepri.antaranews.com)