Papuan pupils given chance to shine

Ten elementary school students from Papua’s Amungme and Kamoro tribes with low achievements in math and science have been selected to study at the Surya Institute in Tangerang, Banten.

Head of the education office’s youth and child focus division of the Amungme and Kamoro Community Development Institute (LPMAK), Abraham Timang, said the 10 were selected out of 40 students from a number of schools in Mimika regency, whose population is dominated by the two tribes.

“This is a special program that we conduct in cooperation with the Surya Institute in a bid to help improve the quality of education for children from Amungme and Kamoro tribes,” Abraham told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.

At least two former Surya students — Septinus George Saa and Anike Nelce Bowaire — have gone onto great academic success.

Septinus won a gold medal at the 12th annual physics contest the First step to a Nobel Prize in Physics competition in Warsaw in 2004 and Anike received similar recognition a year later.

Abraham said the one-year program has only been conducted since this year and is exclusively given to the two tribes as the holder of the ulayat (collective territorial) rights at mining firm PT Freeport Indonesia.

The program is eligible for second to fourth graders who had difficulties with the two school subjects.

The selected students, who left to join the program on Sunday, were between eight and 10 years of age; could actively read and write in Indonesian; knew the numbers of 1 to 10; and are among the most under-performing students in the regency.

“All the selected students have met with the criteria provided by the Surya Institute,” Abraham said.

He also said that both parents and teachers of the selected students welcome the program since many children at the regency faced problems in learning the two subjects and some even had to drop out of school.

“This is a new history in the education of our children for the Amungme and Kamoro tribes,” said Anthonius Alomang of Amungme.

He fully supported the program and hoped it would continue to create quality human resources and leaders for the tribes in the future.

Similar support was also raised by Maria Rosmini, a teacher at the state elementary school SD Inpres Nawaripi Baru.

“Their skills are actually similar to students from other regions, except they lack support from parents who have yet to understand their children’s educational needs.”

Abraham said the program would help improve the quality of education in Mimika where education facilities and good science teachers were limited.

He hoped that after completing the program, the 10 students would be able to compete with students from other parts of Indonesia.
Source: The Jakarta Post, February 12, 2010

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China Tertarik Proyek Listrik di Papua

JAKARTA. Far-distant day, investors have looked at the Provincial Government’s plan (the administration) Papua build hydropower plants. A number of private firms in foreign countries and to explore the use of generators Urumuka River in the Mimika district.

Papua Governor Barnabas Suebu says it has successfully completed a project feasibility study expected to cost around Rp 5 trillion. “There’s a company called China Hydro China was eager to work on this project,” said Barnabas according to a hearing with the House Budget Board, Thursday (11 / 2).

Barnabas optimistic that this project can be completed in 2015. That way, the electricity crisis in Papua may be decreasing. Generator that produces 300 MW of electricity can flow to the people residing in five districts around Timika, southern Papua.

In addition, the electric current generated from power plants will be sold to PT Freeport Indonesia. Freeport requires electricity supply about 200 megawatts, in order to support the mining operations in Mimika District, Timika Each year we can sell electricity Rp 2 trillion to Freeport, “said Barnabas.

That way the Papua provincial government to raise local revenue (PAD) for the years to come. Currently, Papua only produce revenue of Rp 500 billion each year. This amount is very small compared with the potential of natural resources in Papua are very abundant.

Papua provincial government revenue target deposits in 2021 reached Rp 20 trillion. Increased revenue needs, to reduce dependence on financing from Papua, the central government. Because, of the total budget for this area, black pearl, 95% contributed from the new state budget and the rest of the PAD. “We want the year 2021, 95% donated by the PAD,” please Barnabas.

This plan had the support of the House of Representatives. Members of the House Budget Board Yorris Raweyai Papua will be pushed to increase revenue by using the potential of their natural wealth. “To the people of Papua are also able to enjoy the wealth of the region,” said Golkar Party politician from Papua. Papua also is exploring the potential development of hydropower plants in Mamberamo, which is expected to produce 10 MW electricity.

Source: Kontan, 12 Pebruary 2010

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China Tertarik Proyek Listrik di Papua

JAKARTA. Jauh-jauh hari, investor sudah melirik rencana Pemerintah Provinsi (Pemprov) Papua membangun pembangkit listrik tenaga air. Sejumlah perusahaan swasta dalam dan luar negeri menjajaki pembangkit yang memanfaatkan aliran Sungai Urumuka di Kabupaten Mimika itu. Gubernur Papua Barnabas Suebu mengatakan telah berhasil menuntaskan studi kelayakan proyek yang diperkirakan menelan dana Rp 5 triliun itu. “Ada perusahaan China namanya China Hydro berminat sekali untuk mengerjakan proyek ini,” ujar Barnabas sesuai rapat dengar pendapat dengan Badan Anggaran DPR, Kamis (11/2). Barnabas optimistis proyek ini dapat diselesaikan pada 2015. Dengan begitu, krisis listrik yang terjadi di Papua dapat berkurang. Pembangkit yang menghasilkan 300 MW ini dapat mengalirkan listrik untuk masyarakat yang berada di lima kabupaten sekitar Timika, Papua Selatan. Selain itu, setrum yang dihasilkan dari pembangkit listrik itu akan dijual kepada PT Freeport Indonesia. Freeport membutuhkan pasokan listrik sekitar 200 megawatt, guna mendukung operasional pertambangan di Kabupaten Mimika, Timika Tiap tahun kita bisa jual listrik Rp 2 triliun ke Freeport,” ujar Barnabas. Dengan begitu Pemprov Papua bisa meningkatkan pendapatan asli daerah (PAD) untuk tahun-tahun mendatang. Saat ini, Papua hanya menghasilkan PAD sebesar Rp 500 miliar setiap tahun. Jumlah ini sangat kecil dibandingkan dengan potensi kekayaan alam di Papua yang sangat berlimpah. Pemprov Papua menargetkan setoran PAD pada 2021 mencapai Rp 20 triliun. Peningkatan PAD perlu, untuk mengurangi ketergantungan Papua terhadap pembiayaan dari pemerintah pusat. Sebab, dari total anggaran untuk daerah mutiara hitam ini, 95% disumbangkan dari APBN dan sisanya baru dari PAD. “Kami ingin di tahun 2021, 95% disumbangkan oleh PAD,” harap Barnabas. Rencana ini mendapatkan dukungan dari Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat. Anggota Badan Anggaran DPR Yorris Raweyai akan mendorong agar Papua bisa meningkatkan PAD dengan menggunakan potensi kekayaan alam mereka. “Agar masyarakat Papua juga bisa menikmati kekayaan daerahnya,” ujar politisi Partai Golkar asal Papua ini. Papua juga sedang menjajaki potensi pembangunan pembangkit listrik tenaga air di Mamberamo, yang diperkirakan dapat menghasilkan tenaga listrik 10 MW.

Sumber: Kontan, 12 Pebruary 2010

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עושר טבעי פפואה אז שימו לב

ג ‘איאפורה, Kompas – פפואה של עושר טבעי הופך להיות מוקד לדיון בכנסים בינלאומיים Biodiversity ו Sustainable Development בפפואה ב 11-14 נובמבר. תוכנית זו תהיה פעילות ואחריו 400 משתתפים מכל המוסדות השונים בתוך ומחוץ למדינה.
שני חברת הכרייה ענק פפואה, אינדונזיה PT פריפורט הנפט הבריטי, אישר נוכחות כדי לחלוק טיפים על פעילויות האחריות החברתית שלהם (CSR).
יו”ר הוועדה, שהוא גם ראש עיבוד של משאבי טבע וסביבה פפואה פרובינציה, Noak Kapisa ביום שני (9 / 11) ב ג ‘איאפורה, מסביר, זה הכנס התקיים בגלל פפואה הוכר הריאות של העולם. “משמעות הדבר היא, פפואה חשוב להישרדות של הקהילות בעולם,” אמר.
האירוע נערך על ידי ממשלת פרובינציית פפואה ו פפואה המערבית, כמו גם ארגונים בינלאומיים ממשלתיים שימור ה-WWF היה הנושא “עובדים יחד לפיתוח בר קיימא בפפואה לעתיד שלנו ביחד” ו subtema “הגן על מגוון ביולוגי, הגן על חיינו”. Noak אמר, נתונים CI בשנת 1999 הראה כי כ -50 אחוז הביולוגי של אינדונזיה היא Tanah פפואה. בפפואה קיים גם במכרות הזהב הגדול ביותר בעולם התוכן של הגז הטבעי השלישית בגודלה באינדונזיה.
בנוסף, יש גם מערכת אקולוגית עשירה, מתוך שוניות אלמוגים, mangroves (mangroves), הביצה, סוואנה, יערות השפלה, ובהרים.
הוא הצביע על נתונים של משרד יערנות בשנת 2002 אשר מזכיר כריתת יערות בקנה מידה לאומי הגיע לדאוג רמות, או עד 117,523 הקטרים בשנה. זה בגלל ההמרה יער עבור פיתוח תשתיות והרחבת הכביש האזורי,

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Obama stretcher Papua

United States President Barack Obama is scheduled next March visit to Jakarta to meet President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono invited. The visit was to enhance bilateral ties, as well as building a harmonious communication between people of both countries.
During the meeting the two presidents, Democrat Obama in the United States and the Democratic SBY in Indonesia that will discuss various political issues, economics, social welfare, and defense security.

According to the source of SP in Jakarta, Tuesday (9 / 2) morning, but that topic is likely the two presidents discussed the evaluation of the implementation of Law No. 21 of 2001 on Special Autonomy for Papua Province. “The talks related to the situation in the community whose welfare native Papuans never improved. And, the problem of human rights violations against indigenous people there by the power of the state. The problem has become Barack Obama’s attention since she was a member of the U.S. Congress Black Caucus for the Papua issue, “he said.

Mentioned, Papua became important because since 1974, the United States through multinational companies manage PT Freeport Indonesia copper and gold mine in Eastberg and Grasberg, Tembagapura, Mimika, Papua. “The company has provided great benefits and foreign exchange for the U.S. and Indonesia. With this condition, it has been the U.S. and Indonesia should pay attention to the welfare of indigenous people of Papua, “he said. [W-8]

Source: Suara Pembaruan, Tuesday, Februari 9, 2010

Traslated by Google.

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Freeport Indonesia to Pay Royalties

JAKARTA – PT Freeport Indonesia during the period January to December 2009 has made the payment obligations to the Indonesian government for U.S. $ 1.4 billion (around Rp 13 trillion). According to Freeport Indonesia spokesman, Mindo Pangaribuan, the company has paid corporate income tax, employee income tax, local taxes and other taxes amounting to U.S. $ 1 billion.

“Also royalty of U.S. $ 128 million and dividends of U.S. $ 213 million,” Mindo said in Jakarta, Monday.

He added, the amount paid is greater than the payments during the period January to December 2008 which reached U.S. $ 1.2 billion. “This is due to fluctuations in commodity prices and production levels, he said.
Thus, according to Mindo, the total financial obligations in accordance with the provisions referring to the 1991 Contract of Work that has been paid to the Government of Indonesia Freeport Indonesia since the 1992-2009 amounted to U.S. $ 9.5 billion.

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Freeport Indonesia Bayar Royalti

JAKARTA – PT Freeport Indonesia selama periode Januari-Desember 2009 telah melakukan kewajiban pembayaran kepada pemerintah Indonesia senilai US$ 1,4 miliar (sekitar Rp 13 triliun). Menurut juru bicara Freeport Indonesia, Mindo Pangaribuan, perusahaan telah membayar pajak penghasilan badan, pajak penghasilan karyawan, pajak daerah, serta pajak-pajak lainnya sebesar US$ 1 miliar.

“Juga royalti sebesar US$ 128 juta serta dividen sebesar US$ 213 juta,” kata Mindo di Jakarta, Senin lalu.

Dia menambahkan, jumlah pembayaran lebih besar dibandingkan dengan pembayaran selama periode Januari-Desember 2008 yang mencapai US$ 1,2 miliar. “Ini akibat fluktuasi harga komoditas dan tingkat produksi, ujarnya.

Dengan demikian, menurut Mindo, total kewajiban keuangan sesuai dengan ketentuan yang mengacu pada Kontrak Karya 1991 yang telah dibayarkan Freeport Indonesia kepada pemerintah Indonesia sejak 1992-2009 sebesar US$ 9,5 miliar.

Sumber: Koran Tempo, 1o Pebruari 2010

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Obama Usung Papua

Presiden Amerika Serikat Barack Obama dijadwalkan Maret mendatang berkunjung ke Jakarta memenuhi undangan Presiden SBY. Kunjungan tersebut untuk meningkatkan hubungan bilateral kedua negara, sekaligus membangun komunikasi yang harmonis antara rakyat kedua negara.

Dalam pertemuan kedua presiden, Obama dari Partai Demokrat di Amerika Serikat dan SBY dari Partai Demokrat di Indonesia itu akan membahas berbagai persoalan politik, ekonomi, kesejahteraan rakyat, dan pertahanan keamanan.

Menurut sumber SP di Jakarta, Selasa (9/2) pagi, selain itu topik yang kemungkinan besar dibahas kedua kepala negara adalah evaluasi pelaksanaan Undang-Undang Nomor 21 Tahun 2001 tentang Otonomi Khusus bagi Provinsi Papua. ”Pembicaraan tersebut berkaitan dengan situasi masyarakat di asli Papua yang kesejahteraannya tak kunjung membaik. Dan, masalah pelanggaran HAM terhadap rakyat asli di sana oleh kekuatan negara. Masalah tersebut sudah menjadi perhatian Barack Obama sejak dia masih menjadi anggota Black Caucus Kongres AS untuk masalah Papua,” ujarnya.

Disebutkan, Papua menjadi penting karena sejak 1974, Amerika Serikat melalui perusahaan multinasional PT Freeport Indonesia mengelola tambang emas dan tembaga di Eastberg dan Grasberg, Tembagapura, Mimika, Papua. ”Perusahaan itu telah memberikan keuntungan dan devisa besar bagi AS dan Indonesia. Dengan kondisi itu, sudah seharusnya AS dan Indonesia memberi perhatian terhadap kesejahteraan rakyat asli Papua,” katanya. [W-8]

Suara Pembaruan, Selasa, 9 Februari 2010

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