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Margot Robbie to play Barbie in new live-action film

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No-deal Brexit would be ‘disastrous’: UK minister

LOS ANGELES - Margot Robbie will star as Barbie in a new live-action film about the iconic doll. The Wolf Of Wall Street and Suicide Squad star will also serve as a producer on the project, which is a joint venture between Hollywood studio Warner Bros and toy manufacturer Mattel.

Britain’s business minister on Thursday warned that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without an agreement would be “disastrous” for the country, contradicting official government policy.

Robbie, 28, said she was “honoured” to take on the role of Barbie, who has become a worldwide phenomenon since debuting at the American International Toy Fair in New York in 1959.

“Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child’s journey to self-discovery,” said the Australian actress.

“Over the brand’s almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president.

“I’m so honoured to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide.

“I can’t imagine better partners than Warner Bros and Mattel to bring this film to the big screen.”

The film will mark the first time the toy has been brought to the big screen outside the realm of animation, having made a number of memorable appearances in the Toy Story series.

Mattel has also produced several straight-toDVD cartoons starring the doll. (net)

A no-deal Brexit would be “a disastrous situation in which we move to the most rudimentary terms of trade with our closest partners,” Greg Clark told BBC radio.

In such a scenario, Britain would

Margot Robbie will be the first person to play Barbie in a live-action film.

be forced to trade with the EU on World Trade Organization terms, which could mean much higher tariffs for some products like cars.

As things stand, Britain will crash out of the bloc on March

29 if parliament fails to approve an agreement the government has struck with the European Union.

MPs are set to vote on the agreement on Tuesday.

“It is my strong view that we need to come together now, we need to act to avoid no-deal because I don’t think there is anything remotely like a majority in parliament that will tolerate it,” he said.

Clark urged MPs to “put differences aside”, adding: “We should conduct ourselves in the way our reputation internationally has always been -- to be pragmatic and dependable”.

As Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Britain on Thursday, Clark also said of Japanese businesses: “We need to resolve this concern, this very real concern

that they have of us crashing out on March 29”. (afp) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http:// radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.

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Prosecutor asks R Kelly’s alleged abuse victims to come forward

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R Kelly said he was being treated unfairly as he had not been convicted of any crimes.

ILLINOIS - An Illinois prosecutor has urged alleged victims of abuse by R Kelly to come forward. The call, by illonois prosecutor Kim Foxx, follows the release of Surviving R Kelly, a documentary detailing allegations of abuse, predatory behaviour and paedophilia that have followed the singer for years.

Authorities say they have been inundated with calls following the documentary, which aired in the US last week.

Mr Kelly has vehemently denied allegations against him.

Speaking on Tuesday, Ms Foxx said her office had spoken with two families who claim to have lost contact with relatives who spent time with the singer.

“Please come forward,” she said, addressing possible victims of Mr Kelly’s alleged abuse.

“We cannot seek justice without you.”

“There’s nothing that can be done to investigate these allega-

tions without the cooperation of both victims and witnesses,” she said, explaining that there is no active investigation and that launching one would require the co-operation of alleged victims and witnesses.

Ms Foxx added it took courage to re-experience trauma by reporting assault and domestic violence, but said dedicated professionals were on hand to work with alleged victims should they come forward. (net)

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“In Denpasar, in this political year, we continue to carry out the ogoh-ogoh competition to preserve the customs, culture and creativity of Denpasar young people,” said the Head of the Denpasar Culture Agency, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus Mataram, on Wednesday (Jan. 9).

Furthermore, the Denpasar municipality strongly supports the creativity of young people especially in making ogoh-ogoh which is also part of the creative economy. In connection with this political year, he has drafted the criteria for the ogoh-ogoh competition and prohibits the making of political ogoh-ogoh. While in maintaining security and

comfort together in the parade and ogoh-ogoh competition, he has coordinated with all the customary components, official, and security forces in Denpasar City. This will later be expected to be able to jointly maintain the security, comfort and conduciveness.

Furthermore, he explained the criteria for the ogoh-ogoh competition are the same as in previous years remaining to refer to the criteria for making ogoh-ogoh based on natural material, which means they do not use materials such as Styrofoam. “The competition remains to be held, but the competition criteria still refer to the previous year and should not be political,” he said while saying that we do not prohibit and continue to carry out the ogoh-ogoh competition.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Yowana Saka Bhuwana customary youth club of Tainsiat hamlet, Ketut Gede Arya Narendra, said he had prepared this year’s ogoh-ogoh theme. “The Denpasar municipality that does not prohibit the making of ogoh-ogoh in this political year celebration, certainly still supports and encourages the creativity of young people in making ogoh-ogoh at every hamlet,” he said. (kmb12)

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After flash floods

Hundreds of families at Penyaringan face water crisis NEGARA - After the flash flood at Penyaringan, Mendoyo subdistrict, hundreds of families or thousands of people at four hamlets experienced a clean water crisis.

This condition makes people have bathe in the river or to the shower. Some people even should hold rainwater for cooking.

As seen at Pangkung Kwa, Penyaringan, Mendoyo, on Wednesday (Jan. 9), residents had to take water by jerrycan to the shower at Taman Pangkung Kwa Temple.

Likewise, according to residents, they took water far enough to the tap of the Municipality Waterworks (PDAM) opened at the intersection. “There is assistance from the district government but only two times. Moreover, we put drums and water container in front of the house with the hope to be filled in if there are water tank trucks passing with water aids,” said a resident of Pangkung Kwa. Ketut Murni, a resident of Pangkung

Kwa, said that all residents at her hamlet experience a water crisis. Moreover, at other hamlets similar water crisis already happened earlier. This has happened a long time. “We sometimes take water to the PDAM tap which is quite far away. Usually, we are in line in the morning or evening,” she explained.

Ngurah Suama who habitually takes water from the spring of Taman Temple said that although it is far enough to take water it is forced rather than having no water. “We all depend on the PDAM. So, after the flash flood, all of them are lacking in water,” he explained.

Headman of Penyaringan, Made Destra, when asked for his confirmation justified there are four hamlets at his village affected by the clean water crisis. They are the Tibubeleng Kaler, Tibubeleng Tengah, Pangkung Kwa and Tibubeleng Kelod. “For the Tibubeleng, it is only a half experiencing

the crisis,” he said.

Of the four hamlets, there are 600 families or thousands of people. He said since the crisis of clean water many people bathe to the river and even collect rainwater for cooking.

“Well, our residents indeed understand this condition. We cannot blame on anyone due to this natural factor. We also had time to ask for help to district government. Some people got twice and once,” explained Destra.

On that account, he hoped the PDAM will speed up the recovery of its waterways so the conditions will return to normal.

“Perhaps the human resources can be increased so that the channel repair can be accomplished immediately and the condition can return to normal. It’s pity on the residents,” he hoped.

On the other hand, the Director of the PDAM Tirta Amertha Jati Jembrana, Ida Bagus Kerta Negara, stated last Wednesday afternoon there are seven damaged network

points of PDAM as affected by landslides following the flash floods. The landslide affected three networks, the connections in 3 bridges and one intake point (where the water is lifted / pumped).

“Since there has been damage, we have immediately worked. Moreover, the repair has been completed at six points and only remains one point. Hopefully, all repairs can be accomplished on January 15,” he hoped.

The unfinished works are at Tibu Perahu River in the area of Tibutanggang where this network flows to 360 connections with revenues of around IDR 20 million a month. As a result of this disaster, the company suffered losses worth hundreds of millions.

The repair to the damage caused by the disaster reached hundreds of millions. Since this is a force majeure or caused by natural factors, it must be handled as related to services. “We also try to provide maximum services,” he explained. (120)

2018, Badung achieves zero rabies

MANGUPURA - Rabies cases in Badung district in 2018 were almost zero even though the bite cases of rabies carrier animal in 2018 remained quite high, reaching 6,579 cases.

Head of the Badung Health Office, I Gede Putra Suteja, confirmed that all bite cases that occurred in 2018 were not positive for rabies. The last case of rabies hit Badung district in 2015. “At

last, the death of rabies occurred in 2015. For now, there is no (positive case and death),” explained Putra Suteja on Wednesday (Jan. 9).

Based on data from the Badung Health Office, the number of cases of rabies carrier animal in Badung district in 2018 reached 6,579 cases. In details, the case in January amounted to 610 people, February (472 people), March (466

people), April (581 people), May (619 people), June (609 people), July (643 people), August (614 people), September (610 people), October (586 people), November (404 people), while the bite cases in December amounted to 365 people.

“The number of cases by rabies carrier animals is indeed fluctuating, so it is not always in such number (high-Ed),” he said.

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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali announces appointment of new Sales Manager– MICE

Denpasar consistently holds ogoh-ogoh competition

DENPASAR - As a form of support in providing space for creativity of young people in Denpasar, despite entering the 2019 political year, the Denpasar municipality continues to hold an ogoh-ogoh or pâpiér mache demon compeition ahead of the Nyepi Day. The enthusiasm of Denpasar young people in making the ogoh-ogoh has been seen in several hamlets.

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On the other hand, the Badung Agriculture and Food Agency has routinely vaccinated rabies transmitting animals. Acting Head of the Badung Agriculture and Food Agency, Putu Oka Swadiana, said the vaccination against rabiestransmitting animals reached 85 percent of the population of around 87 heads. “The target is at least 70 percent and we have reached 85 percent,” he said.

He admitted to face obstacles in the field related to some dogs that are difficult to catch, making it hard for the officers to vaccinate. In 2018, Badung still had two positive cases of rabies in dogs, namely in June 2018 at Belok Sidan and Jimbaran. “Community participation is also considered to be quite low in this rabies-transmitting animal vaccination program,” he concluded. (kmb27)

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The Return Of The Princess Dress At The Golden Globes

CALIFORNIA - If the Golden Globes are the bellwether for the Academy Awards, the red-carpet dial is set to “Disney Princess” in 2019. Last year’s exercise in show ponying was highly political: actresses wore black and accessorised with Time’s Up pins and dyedin-the-wool activists stood in solidarity with victims of systemic sexual harassment. One year on, actresses eschewed Lights, Camera, Activism for sprawling, sugar-spun gowns that rustled with all the old-fashioned grandeur of a dowager duchess.

Politics crept in via bracelets and pins that read “Time’s Up x 2”. Branding crept in via the Fiji Water Bottle Woman. But really, this Golden Globes was all about the image of the actress as star-spangled sensation, wholly consumed with plumbing “the nectar of your being,” as Lady Gaga, resplendent in periwinkle Valentino and matching hair, put it. Step forward Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier and Valentino, the red carpet’s choice purveyors of extreme splendour.

Don’t feel too disheartened, if you had hoped that last year’s black-out was a sign of greater red carpets to come. Isn’t there something to cheer in a legion of smart, successful women revelling in the fairytale splendour of a really fabulous ball gown? Perhaps the princess dresses dominating the spotlight offer a fresh take on what it means to be a take-no-prisoners woman in 2019 - party-starting bows, 20 ft of tulle and millions of pounds worth of diamonds and all. (net)

welcoming the season’s first flakes of snow.

Fluidity was the watchword for young British designer Craig Green, with his collection of lightweight and comfortable raincoats with oversized hoods like bridal gowns.

Compatriot Edward Crutchley showed off his more High Street friendly collection, revealing his Japanese influence with long, kimonostyle jackets.

He described the collection as representing “a sartorial, no-frills attitude” where “signature roomy silhouettes have been slimmed down in homage to the no-nonsense tailoring of mid-1980s Japanese and American” ready-to-wear.

British designer Bobby Abley cemented his reputation for playfulness by mining Japanese cartoon phenomenon Pokémon for inspiration.

Pikachu, Charmander and Squirtle, three creatures from the famous franchise, adorned sweatshirts and jogging pants, worn with Docs Martens and stetsons.

Events took a darker turn with Chinese designer Xander Zhou, who drew on his own “fears” with intriguing combinations of faux fur in a yeti style, complete with shark fins and wolf masks.

Bulgarian Kiko Kostadinov took an even more unsettling path with his collection inspired by cult horror film “Ring” (1998).

Like the ghost that haunts Hideo Nakata’s feature film, his models marched with their faces hidden by long black hair.

Unisex label “Art School” surprised the London public by parading men in dresses and miniskirts for its very first solo show at Fashion Week. (ant)

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Pikachu and provocation at London’s Fashion Week for men

LONDON - Pokémon prints, khaki, flowing cuts and a raft of young talent were among the standout features of London’s Fashion Week Men’s, which ended on Monday after three days of catwalk shows.

With the big names of British fashion, most notably Burberry, abandoning the men’s version of Fashion Week in favour of presenting mixed collections during the main event, the path was clear for young designers to make their mark with their Autumn/ Winter 2019 wardrobes.

Nigerian-born designer Mowalola Ogunlesi, who graduated in 2017 from the prestigious Central Saint Martins, was one of those to grasp the opportunity.

Ogunlesi, stylist on a recent video for rapper Skepta, has been earmarked as one of London’s rising fashion stars, displaying his collection under the banner of the Fashion East talent incubator.

On the menu, a sexy and inventive wardrobe celebrating African culture with tawny patterns and tight trousers with low waists in khaki, blue and grey.

Christopher Raeburn presented his eco-fashion wardrobe, marked by sophisticated canvas pants and winter parkas worn with Cuban caps.

Green gave way to olive at Hussein Chalayan’s show and his minimalist, geometric wardrobe that included trousers made of removable parts to adapt to the weather.

The Turkish-British designer’s muted camouflage palette was broken by bold flashes of fluorescent yellow.

Also playing on contrasts, Danish designer Astrid Andersen matched traditional autumn brown with vibrant blue azure, as though

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MANGUPURA — Recently there was a widespread photo on cliff break in the Uluwatu Temple area. Responding to this information, Operation Manager of the Uluwatu area tourist attraction, Wayan Wijana, said the news made him shocked. According to him, the break on the photo circulating in the virtual world is not actually like that.

Gusti Putu Agus Wiadi

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Due to declining power capability, PLN conducts rolling blackouts

SEMARAPURA — The community of Nusa Penida subdistrict will return to experience alternating blackouts. It happens because of decline in power capacity in the Indonesia Power’s plant in Nusa Penida subdistrict. This cannot be ascertained how long this rotating blackout will take place.

Unit Manager of PT. PLN (Persero) Klungkung, Gusti Putu Agus Wiadi, stated on Tuesday (Jan. 8) the alternating blackout decision was made so that the electricity needs on the three islands in Nusa Penida subdistrict can still be fulfilled. However, he was reluctant to answer why the power decline occurs, and how long the rotating blackout will take place. He asserted it was still being discussed with the power provider. “We are still meeting with the vendor. We’ll submit the results next,” he said.

Until this news was published, Gusti Wiadi, was not yet willing to deliver the results of his meeting with the vendor or provider.

Meanwhile, the Nusa Penida community also demanded the clarity regarding the rotating blackout. It is closely related to various types of businesses being very dependent on electricity services and other customers. “When we pay electricity bill late, as a customer we are not given any excuse. Now, the power continuously goes down and the PLN asked customers to understand. The rotating blackout hours are unclear. There is no information how long the rotating blackouts will last. Hopefully, PLN

as a company should have little sense of responsibility,” said a customer, Ketut Setia, from Bunga Mekar village.

Previously, PLN has been developing the plants to increase the power of electricity production, from 6 megawatts to 11 or 12 megawatts. At the end of 2018, this development process also led to electricity service to frequent blackout so that resulted in various complaints from customers.

In total, there are currently 7 generating plants with a capacity of 1.7 megawatts per engine. They are all concentrated at Kutampi village.

So, the total capacity is around 12 megawatts. Of this total capacity, the electricity consumption throughout the Nusa Penida Islands (including Lembongan and Ceningan) is actually under normal conditions namely 7.2 megawatts. This is at the peak of the electricity usage load in Nusa Penida occurred during the period of June last year, during high season of tourist visits to Nusa Penida.

In other words, in terms of electricity production capacity, in normal conditions it remains very sufficient for services to all Nusa Penida customers, both for household customers and for businesses and others. The total electricity customers in the Nusa Penida archipelago reach 17,000 where 73 percent are household customers and 21 percent of business (tourism) customers. Meanwhile, the capacity for household use reached 83 percent and business use reached 16 percent. (kmb31)

He admitted to get the information about the break going viral on social media. He said there is no such condition in the field as showed in the photo. “On the photograph, the cracked part looks dry, while the area is currently lush,” he said.

He claimed to get no information about new break. In case there is a new break, of course the temple priest, pecalang or customary security guard, residents fishing in the area will inform. Nevertheless, his did not deny if in the past there

The Uluwatu Temple area.

had been a break on the cliff but the condition is not as illustrated in the photo. “The previous break happened in front side of the Uluwatu Temple, unlike in the photo located behind the Uluwatu Temple,” he said on Tuesday (Jan. 8).

Meanwhile, chief of Pecatu customary village, Made Sumerta, denied the existence of new break.

Condition of the broken cliff indeed had existed since he was a child.

However, he said that such condition had been discussed with related

agencies. He claimed it is considered to be still in normal condition.

He said that related to the implementation of the pujawali or temple anniversary on Tuesday (Jan. 15), the number of pilgrims praying in the innermost courtyard (uttama mandala) is limited as the worship will be centered in the middle courtyard (madya mandala). “We affirm, there is no new break happening to the cliff. It is an old picture having been re-disseminated,” he said. (kmb23)

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Uncertain weather

COLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s prime minister said Thursday the country was struggling to pay back its ballooning foreign debt, blaming a recent political crisis for dealing a “death blow” to the economy.

AMLAPURA - The recent erratic weather has made the sea waves also erratic. Due to this condition, fishermen that used to going to sea for catching fish are encouraged to always increase their awareness to avoid something unwanted.

the marine biota and coral reefs.

“We still prioritize salvation when going to sea to catch fish. If indeed the waves are not friendly, we certainly will not go to sea for safety because life is more valuable than fish. Hopefully, the weather can be getting fine,” said Sutama.

Sea patrol In order to keep the situation of the water security and order still conducive, the Karangasem Water Police Unit carries out sea patrols. In the sea patrols, it operates patrol boat using the KP XI-2014 from the Padangbay base to Lombok Strait waters. During the patrol, the team visited empty islands such as the Kambing Island and Tepekong Island.

“When patrolling, the island is empty of residents but there are several small ships carrying foreign tourists to do diving around the islands. In addition to visiting small islands, the patrol team also monitored the activities of Pertamina’s tanker ships that were loading and unloading at depot of Pertamina, Manggis. (kmb41)

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Water Police appealed to the Mekar Sari fishermen group at Yeh Malet hamlet, Antiga Kelod, Manggis, to increase their alertness when going to sea for catching fish.

Due to continued abrasion, Klungkung shrinks 107 hectares SEMARAPURA - Klungkung is the smallest district in Bali. The region only spreads across 31,500 hectares or only 5.59 percent of the Bali province. This smallest region is now worsened as getting more

shrinking. According to the spatial calculation data or BIG data, the current area of Klungkung only covers 31,393 hectares or undergoing a reduction of 107 hectares.

This fact was revealed when the

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According to the spatial calculation data or BIG data, the current area of Klungkung only covers 31,393 hectares or undergoing a reduction of 107 hectares.

Klungkung government received a visit of the Special Committee of the Bali House of Representatives regarding the discussion of the Regional Regulation Draft on the Amendment to Regional Regulation Number 16/2009 concerning the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of Bali Province for 2009-2029 at the Praja Mandala Meeting Room last Monday.

Regent of Klungkung, Nyoman Suwirta, said the shrinking area of Klungkung mostly happened due to very severe abrasion factor.

As seen in the Nusa Penida subdistrict, the entire embankment is badly damaged by the tidal waves.

Likewise, the Klungkung coastal area on the Island of Bali is also eroded largely.

To prevent the more severe impact, he wanted to speed up the process of repairing the embankment. It is in accordance with the aspirations of coastal communities, seeing the phenomenon of nature increasingly difficult to predict. His

government claimed to have communicated with the Bali-Penida River Agency about the handling of this embankment. “We also ask for the support of the Bali House of Representatives to oversee this problem. So, our smallest region will not be getting more and more shrinking,” said Regent Suwirta.

In accordance with the local government data, the proportion of land is only one third on the Island of Bali, compared to two-thirds in the islands. Territory of the islands consists of three inhabited islands (Nusa Gede, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan) while the 17 other small islands nearby are uninhabited. Nusa Penida subdistrict is 64.39 percent of the Klungkung area, followed by Banjarangkan subdistrict by 14.52 percent, Dawan subdistrict (11.87 percent) and Klungkung subdistrict (9.22 percent).

The regional imbalance due to differences in accessibility has become a common focus, especially for the Bali House of Representa-

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Fishermen asked to be alert when sailing

Head of the Karangasem Water Police Unit, I Made Wartama, revealed that based on monitoring by the National Weather Service (BMKG) the weather is quite extreme right now. Responding to these conditions, Water Police appealed to the Mekar Sari fishermen group at Yeh Malet hamlet, Antiga Kelod, Manggis, to increase their alertness when going to sea for catching fish.

“We ask all the fishermen to always be vigilant when going out to sea and keep prioritizing safety because the weather situation is not friendly. In addition, we ask to keep the marine biota ecosystem and not to catch fish by bombing. If catching fish by bombing, it can damage marine biota and coral reefs,” said Wartama.

Meanwhile, Leader of the Mekar Sari fishermen group, I Wayan Sutama, said that his group frequently going to sea will follow the officers’ call to always prioritize safety when sailing to catch fish.

His group promised to catch fish without using bombs to preserve

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tives’ Special Committee. Moreover, seeing variations in terrestrial, coastal, marine and island ecosystems, the Committee Chairperson, Kariyasa Adnyana, emphasized that the Bali House fully supports the efforts to develop the Nusa Penida Islands faster. If seen from the waters of Nusa Penida as an Aquatic Conservation Area, the management is not yet optimal.

Thus, the development of the Nusa Penida strategic tourism area needs supporting infrastructures.

“Armed with six ministerial decrees and one presidential decree, we come to central government to propose in order to give more attention to Nusa Penida. If one ministry, for instance, can disburse funds as much as IDR 200 billion, we will have more than IDR 1 trillion in funds,” said Regent Suwirta, stressing Klungkung as the only district with an island region in Bali, with natural wealth under the sea as the backbone of Bali’s marine tourism. (kmb31)

Ranil Wickremesinghe said his government was scrambling to raise $1.9 billion to help service a first debt payment of $2.6 billion, that is due on Monday.

Sri Lanka faces $5.9 billion in foreign debt repayments in 2019, a record for the cash-strapped island.

The country lost $1 billion in foreign reserves during a power struggle between Wickremesinghe and President Maithripala Sirisena in late 2018.

Sirisena sacked Wickremesinghe in October and later dissolved parliament to quell any opposition, but Sri Lanka’s courts deemed the move unconstitutional.

Wickremesinghe was reinstalled 51 days later but not without a cost, the prime minister said.

“We are yet to quantify the losses, but it was a death blow to an economy that was struggling to recover,” Wickremesinghe told parliament.

Three global ratings agencies downgraded Sri Lanka during the crisis, making it more expensive for the Indian Ocean nation to access foreign loans.

Sri Lanka hopes to raise $1 billion from the international debt market, another $500 million from China and Japan and a further $400 million from the Reserve Bank of India.

Wickremesinghe has dispatched his finance minister to Washington to try to revive a loan arrangement with the International Monetary Fund that was suspended during the chaos.

Sri Lanka narrowly averted defaulting on its sovereign debt after Wickremesinghe’s reformed administration introduced a plan late last month to meet urgent spending obligations for the first four months of 2019.

Sirisena came to power in 2015 with the help of Wickremesinghe’s United National Party but personal and political clashes came to a head before the October sacking. (afp)

Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

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Anger at arrests in Malaysia for alleged royal insults

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This file photo taken on July 17, 2018 shows the 15th king of Malaysia, Sultan Muhammad V, saluting a royal guard of honour during the opening ceremony of the parliament in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR - Three people have been arrested in Malaysia for allegedly insulting the former king on social media after his shock abdication, sparking anger Thursday from activists at the use of “draconian” laws.

Sultan Muhammad V stepped aside at the weekend after just two years on the throne. No official reason was given, but it came after he reportedly married a Russian ex-beauty queen while on medical leave.

It was the first time a Malaysian monarch had given up the throne before the end of his term. Under a unique arrangement, the throne changes hands every five years between the rulers of the nine states headed by Islamic royalty.

National police chief Mohamad

Fuzi Harun said two men aged 46 and 27, and a 26-year-old woman, were arrested under tough sedition laws Tuesday for allegedly posting insulting remarks about the abdication on Facebook and Twitter.

The trio face up to three years in jail if found guilty.

While their role is ceremonial, Muslim-majority Malaysia’s royalty command great respect, and criticising them is seen as deeply offensive. People are regularly arrested under the colonial-era sedition act for insulting royals.

But Latheefa Koya, executive director of rights group Lawyers for Liberty, criticised the arrests, telling AFP: “The police should not give in to mob rule amid the push by some people for the authorities to act.”

A statement from the group,

which pushes for legal reforms, added that the sedition act was a “draconian piece of legislation” and it was shocking Malaysia’s new administration was using it.

The government, which came to power last year after ousting an authoritarian regime, had pledged in its election manifesto to abolish the act and several other laws seen as repressive, but is yet to do so.

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad also suggested authorities should not overzealously target people accused of posting insults.

“With regards to freedom of speech, if someone speaks factually, you cannot criminalise the person,” he said. “If we shut everyone’s mouth ... even when a crime has happened, then there will be injustice in the country.” (afp)

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BUSINESS German factory orders down 1 percent in November

BERLIN - German factory orders dropped in November, dragged down by a fall in demand from other eurozone countries. The Economy Ministry said Monday that overall orders were 1 percent lower

than in the previous month following a slight 0.2 percent gain in October.

The figure includes an 11.6-percent drop in orders from elsewhere in the 19-nation eurozone, which more than canceled out

a 7.4 percent gain a month earlier. Orders from inside Germany were up 2.4 percent, and those from outside the eurozone rose 2.3 percent.

Factory orders are an important indicator

for the German economy, Europe’s biggest, which shrank in the third quarter — though that drop was blamed to a large extent on one-time factors stemming from new car emissions standards. (ap)

World Bank cuts forecast for world economic growth in 2019

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Ratu Brutuk Believed to Cure Diseases

Trunyan village in Kintamani Bangli, has some unique and attractive traditions that cannot be found in other ancient Balinese villages. One of the traditions is in the form of sacred dance called Ratu Brutuk. The dance sanctified by local community is specially performed every two years during the Ngusaba Lanang ritual at Pancering Jagat Temple, Trunyan.

In the Ngusaba Lanang ritual at Pancering Jagat Temple of Trunyan of this year, the Ratu Brutuk was performed twice namely on September 28 and 29. The performance was very eagerly awaited by the residents of Trunyan village, including other people from outside the village. It can be seen from the vivacity of local residents when watching the performance from the morning to evening.

A number of residents or pilgrims in attendance seemed to approach the Ratu Brutuk by bringing some offerings. Meanwhile, the Ratu Brutuk was dancing around the temple’s innermost courtyard while bringing a whip along 6-7 meters. If someone breaks and comes into the temple illegally, Ratu Brutuk dancer will release its whip. Conversely, if the pilgrims come politely and ask for permission, the Ratu Brutuk will bless them by touching the base of the whip carried on the pilgrim’s head.

Some people were also seen trying to approach and asking for permission to take Ratu Brutuk’s hair to tuck in the earlobe. In accordance with the belief of local community, Ratu Brutuk’s hair is believed to be efficacious for treating diseases.

Chairman of the Ritual Committee, Ketut Jaksa, met amid the performance of Ratu Brutuk on Saturday (Sep. 29) stated the number of Ratu Brutuk performed every day is different. On Saturday, the Ratu Brutuk was danced by 21 people while previously was danced by 21 people.

He explained the dancers of Ratu Brutuk are carefully selected from girls and boys. Prior to dancing, they have to go through a series of purification procession with a 15-day pause at Pancering Jagat Temple. Any violation committed during the process will be subject to psychical punishments.

He added the mask of Ratu Bru-

tuk performed has different shapes.

The whip brought by Ratu Brutuk is made of sea hibiscus bark. According to local belief, anyone who is exposed to whiplash brought by the dancer will recover from illnesses.

“This dance symbolizes the encounter of purusha (male aspect) and pradana (female aspect) or the unification of the akhasa versus prthivi (heaven and earth) believed to have provided fertility and the

welfare of the universe along with its contents. Similarly, this sacred dance symbolizes the meeting of Ida Ratu Sakti Pancering Jagat and Ida Ratu Ayu Dalem Dasar,” he explained. (kmb)

Hobbit house at Pedawa village, Offer sensation like ‘Lord of the Rings’ film

Pedawa village in Banjar subdistrict, Buleleng, is not only well known as a coffee producing area or unique tradition owned. However, this village belonging to a

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In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo cranes at the Port of Gulfport are silhouetted by the setting sun at Gulfport, Miss. The World Bank is downgrading its outlook for the global economy this year, citing rising trade tension, weakening manufacturing activity and growing financial stress in emerging-market countries.

WASHINGTON - The World Bank is downgrading its outlook for the global economy this year, citing rising trade tension, weakening manufacturing activity and growing financial stress in emerging-market countries.

In a report titled “Darkening Skies,” the anti-poverty agency said Tuesday that it expects the world economy to grow 2.9 percent in 2019, down from the 3 percent it forecast back in June. It would be the second straight year of slowing growth: The global economy expanded 3 percent last year and 3.1 percent in 2017.

“Global growth is slowing, and the risks are rising,” Ayhan

Kose, the World Bank economist who oversees forecasts, said in an interview. “In 2017, the global economy was pretty much firing on all cylinders. In 2018, the engines started sputtering.”

The bank left its forecast for the U.S. economy unchanged at 2.5 percent this year, down from 2.9 percent in 2018. It predicts 1.6 percent growth for the 19 countries that use the euro currency, down

from 1.9 percent last year; and 6.2 percent growth for China, the world’s second-biggest economy, versus 6.5 percent in 2018.

The bank upgraded expectations for the Japanese economy, lifting its growth forecast to 0.9 percent, up from 0.8 percent in 2018.

President Donald Trump, declaring that years of U.S. support for free trade had cost America jobs, last year slapped import taxes on foreign dishwashers, solar panels, steel, aluminum and $250 billion in Chinese products. Other countries retaliated with tariffs of their own in disputes that have yet to be

resolved.

The exchange of tariffs is taking a toll on world trade. The bank predicts that the growth of world trade will slow to 3.6 percent this year from 3.8 percent in 2018 and 5.4 percent in 2017. Slowing trade is hurting manufacturers around the world.

Rising interest rates are also pinching emerging-market governments and companies that borrowed heavily when rates were ultra-low in the aftermath of the 2007-2009 Great Recession. As the debts roll over, those borrowers have to refinance at higher rates. A rising dollar

is also making things harder for emerging-market borrowers who took out loans denominated in the U.S. currency.

“Now debt service is eating into government revenues, making it more difficult (for governments) to fund essential social services,” said World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva, who will replace bank president Jim Yong Kim on an interim basis when he leaves at the end of January.

The bank slashed its forecast for 2019 growth for Turkey, Argentina, Iran and Pakistan, among others. (ap)

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Bali Aga or ancient village also has a tourist attraction in the form of Hobbit House. Although it was just opened a few months ago, tourist arrivals are quite crowded. Then,

what uniqueness can this village offer to visitors?

This tiny house has a unique design. The materials in use are not concrete, but coffee trunks, bam-

boo, tree roots, used tins and twigs of palm fruits. It can exude a natural impression, artistic nuance and classic look. “All the materials are not used anymore, so that it creates an artistic value,” said the initiator, Ketut Sudi Harta, recently.

The making was inspired by the ‘Lord of the Rings’ film that tells about a small and short character called the Hobbit. Since his body is short, then the house constructed is very small as well. “I like to watch the film. I think Hobbit is not a person with a shortage but with some advantages. Initially, it was just to cover my water reservoir and indeed there is nothing inside it,” he said.

After that, his work is gradually known to the public, especially the younger generation. People’s visit is accompanied by taking selfie to be uploaded on their social media.

Since then, the first claimed home in Bali has become the target of both local and foreign tourist visit.

Not only to take pictures, they also enjoy the cool nature offered by beautiful nature plus typical coffee

of Pedawa along with the sugar palm and sengait snack. “Visitors that come here are quite surprised,” he said.

On early emergence, visitors coming into the house located in the middle of clove plantation and durian orchard were not charged.

However, since the management involves local youth of the village, like in the parking arrangement, finally he charges at IDR 10,000 per person. “With this amount, visitors can take selfie freely so that indirectly this attraction also empowers the surrounding residents,” said the man of three children.

Considering the village of Pedawa has the status as a tourism village, the house established on a land of 0.41 hectare is planned to be equipped with lodging accommodation, food outlet by providing traditional food of Pedawa, and traditional to modern coffee roasting place. “We will develop gradually because it requires substantial capital. Most importantly, Pedawa can be known as a Bali Aga destination,” he concluded. (kmb)

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This file photo taken on December 8, 2010 shows the gold coin “Big Maple Leaf” on display at Berlin’s Bode Museum.

Four men face Berlin trial for giant gold coin heist

BERLIN - Four Berlin men go on trial Thursday charged over the spectacular museum theft of a giant commemorative gold coin called the “Big Maple Leaf” and valued at 3.75 million euros ($4.3 million).

The city’s police last year targeted the Remmo clan with the seizure of 77 properties worth a total of 9.3 million euros, charging that they were purchased with the proceeds of various crimes, including a bank robbery.

Police have found no trace of the 100-kilogramme (220-pound) Canadian coin since the elaborate latenight heist in March 2017 from the German capital’s Bode Museum, located close to Chancellor Angela Merkel’s apartment.

Authorities presume the nearly pure-gold treasure, with a face value of one million Canadian dollars, “was either cut into small pieces or taken abroad”, said Berlin police at the time.

The three chief suspects in the theft arrested in July 2017 are brothers Ahmed R., 20, and Wayci R., 23, and their cousin Wissam R., 21.

If found guilty of theft, they would face jail terms of up to 10 years.

Also in the dock in the juvenile trial is a former museum security guard, 20-year-old Dennis W., who allegedly acted as the inside man, giving the others crucial information for the break-in.

The three alleged thieves, who are registered as unemployed, are not in custody.

Berlin’s B.Z. daily and other German media reported they are members of the Remmo extended family with roots in Lebanon, several of whose members have been linked to organised crime.

- ‘History forged in metal’ -

The “Big Maple Leaf”, minted in 2007 with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, is considered the world’s second-largest gold coin.

It was on loan from an unidentified collector to the Bode Museum, which bills its large exhibition of coins and medals as a “chronicle of human history forged in metal”.

Security camera footage from the night shows three young men in dark hoodies make their way to the museum, following earlier trips they had made to scope out the target.

They broke in through a window and used a rope, wooden beam and a wheelbarrow to lift the coin -which has a diameter of 53 centimetres (21 inches) -- onto adjacent elevated urban railway tracks.

The coin was probably damaged when the thieves dropped it twice -- once on the tracks that pass the museum and cross the Spree river, and again in Monbijou park on the opposite river bank, from where they took it away in a car.

According to the indictment, at a later stage, “the accused allegedly split the gold coin and sold the pieces”. (afp)

BANGKOK - Australia’s foreign minister Marise Payne met her Thai counterpart Thursday, as her country appeared poised to offer to asylum to a young Saudi woman who fled her family to Thailand in a drama relayed in real-time over Twitter.

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun’s attempt to flee the ultraconservative kingdom has become a cause celebre for rights groups since the 18-year-old landed in Bangkok from Kuwait over the weekend.

Thai authorities had threatened to deport her but with the help of activists, diplomats and a hastily opened Twitter account Qunun launched an impassioned campaign for asylum.

As global interest surged, Thai authorities backed down from the deportation threat, handing her into the care of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in Bangkok, which has urged Australia to offer resettlement.

Payne’s scheduled visit comes after Canberra dropped strong hints it would accept Qunun.

Australia on Wednesday said the UNHCR had studied her case and designated her as a legitimate refugee.

Qunun alleges abuse by her family, while rights groups also said she had renounced Islam, risking prosecution in conservative Saudi Arabia.

Her father, who denies mistreating her, will remain in Bangkok “until he knows which country she is going to”, Thailand’s immigration police chief Surachate Hakparn told reporters Thursday.

The Saudi embassy in Bangkok has said it did not demand the teenager’s deportation and that the case was a family affair.

Saudi Arabia has come under fire since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the country’s consulate in Istanbul last year. (afp)

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ASEAN Secretariat construction to be completed in March 2019 JAKARTA - The construction of ASEAN Secretariat Building in South Jakarta which is now 85 percent complete is scheduled for completion in March 2019, Indonesian Minister of Public Works and Housing Basuki Hadimuljono said. “The building will have a function worthiness certificate (SLF),” he said in a press statement released on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing has reportedly provided technical assistance to the Foreign Ministry to build the ASEAN Secretariat Building at Trunojoyo Street No.1, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The building has an environmentally friendly design with standard certificate of Green Building of Platinum level issued by the Green Building Council of Indonesia (GBCI).

Hadimuljono said he, along with Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi inspected the construction of the ASEAN Secretariat Building on Monday.

The building which covers an area of 49,993 sq meters was constructed on 11,363 sq meters of land.

The building has two towers each of which has 16 floors, with two basements and one podium consisting of five floors. The building is also resistant to earthquake.

A 40.5-meter long bridge was also built to

connect the two towers. The bridge is also the longest bridge in Indonesia in terms of building bridge without buffer.

The construction of the ASEAN Secretariat Building has cost Rp448.77 billion taken from the state budget from 2018 to 2018. (ant)

Three Indonesian crew members All Indonesian representatives urged to abducted in Congo waters released make elections successful

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Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne speaks to the press regarding the case of detained Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi and runaway Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun at the Australian embassy in Bangkok on January 10, 2019.

JAKARTA - Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L. P. Marsudi has called on all Indonesian representatives overseas to work optimally for ensuring the success of the general election in 2019. “I hope that all Indonesian representatives will work maximally to make the elections successful for overseas voters,” Marsudi noted in her annual press statement here on Wednesday.

The minister reiterated that all diplomats should be neutral and uphold professionalism in conducting their duties in the

political year. The minister noted that each vote, including overseas ones, will determine the future of the country.

“I extend my praises to all diplomats and staff members in our representative offices, especially those in volatile areas, for their dedication and tireless work,” she emphasized.

The General Election Commission has set the stages and schedule for the 2019 general elections to be held simultaneously on Apr 17. (ant)

JAKARTA - Three Indonesian members of a ship crew, abducted in the waters of Congo on October 29, 2018, were released and reunited with their families in Indonesia. The three Indonesians were released in an unidentified region in Nigeria, north of the Congo waters on Jan 2, and arrived in Jakarta on Jan 4.

“They have been reunited with their families,” Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Lalu Muhammad Iqbal noted after the annual press statement of the Foreign Affairs Minister here on Wednesday, Jan 9.

In addition to the Indonesian crew members, a Ukrainian was also released. The Singaporeflagged supply ship Ark Tze, with 15 crew members onboard, comprising 12 Indonesians, two Myanmari citizens, and one Ukrainian, was hijacked while passing through the Congo waters in October 2018.

The pirates abducted one Ukrainian and three Indonesian crew members and moved them to a Panama-flagged tanker ship Anuket Amber that they had hijacked earlier on in the day, while the other Indonesian crew members were freed.

It was the second incident of ab-

duction of Indonesian crew in 2018 after the one in September wherein two Indonesian crew members were taken hostages in the Semporna waters of Sabah, Malaysia.

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi noted in her statement that in the past four years, 40 Indonesian hostages were released.

The ministry has recorded the settlement of 73,503 cases involving Indonesians abroad; 278 Indonesians were released from death penalty; 181,942 troubled migrant workers were repatriated, and 16,432 Indonesians were evacuated from conflict-hit regions during the 2014-2018 period. (ant)

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Japan wrestling star Yoshida taps out before Olympics

TOKYO - Japan’s Saori Yoshida, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, confirmed Thursday she is retiring from wrestling despite “wavering” at the thought of missing the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Kusamba Beach and traditional salt farms KLUNGKUNG - Kusamba Beach is one of East Bali’s many tranquil and exotic black sand beaches. Kusamba is notable however for its traditional salt farms that date back almost a thousand years. The salt farms are run by the local villagers who also make their living from fishing. On clear mornings, you will usually be able to catch a glimpse of the local fishermen going about their daily routines, preparing their nets and working together to haul their

wooden ‘jukung’ outriggers out to sea. Meanwhile, other locals will usually be busy harvesting salt at plots nearby.

Kusamba Beach also one of the famous places of interest in Bali which is famous with the beautiful beach. The boat line with the outrigger belong to the fisherman from countryside are decorating the black sand unfolding along the coastal. Nusa Penida Island is across view which is only occupied by 40.000 people. Kusamba own

the marvelous view with the splashing wave from the ocean and it is surrounded the tropical atmosphere with soft sea breeze. We can see the fisherman are looking after the prawn seed, send the rice, legume, fruits and other materials to Nusa Penida twice a day. The fisherman from Kusamba with the big boat and five crews can squire the material heavy as of 1,5 cargo ton to Nusa Penida. They can across the sea from Banjar Tri Buana, Banjar Bias Coastal and Kampung Island

Coastal with 30 minutes until 2 hours time differences and it is depend to the type and transportation medium speed utilized. Beside of that, this boat can also squire the passengers who wish to enjoy the beautiful coral and the white sand coastal in the island cross of Bali . Segara Beach in Kusamba is especially for the Hindu ritual activities which are often conducted the activity of Nganyut in line with Ngaben Ceremony (Cremation Ceremony). We can also meet a

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fish market in this place which is usually held between 10 am until 4 pm. The strait between Bali and Nusa Penida Island is dwelt by a lot of fish, hence it is crowded by the white sail of fisherman boat decorates the sea around the Kusamba beach. At the west side of this coastal, especially in Banjar Batur, there are 40 families of fisherman as the traditional salt maker.

Salt Farming At Kusamba Beach, you’ll find the salt farmers repetitively fetching seawater in palm leaf buckets on carrying poles, then splashing them out onto the smoothened black sand under the scorching sun. The salt begins to crystallise after several hours of drying, which are then scraped off, collected and brought inside huts for the filtration processes. Besides witnessing the techniques, you can also bargain and purchase packets of salt directly from the farmers for a very reasonable price. For comparison, a half-kilogram packet sells for around IDR 25,000 (under USD 2) at the supermarkets. (IBP/net)

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Japanese three-time Olympic wrestling gold medalist Saori Yoshida speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on January 10, 2019, to announce her retirement.

Djokovic faces qualifier at Open, Federer takes on Istomin

“I decided to retire with the feeling that I’ve done enough in wrestling,” said Yoshida, who is a popular figure in Japan and regularly appears on local television shows.

She admitted “wavering, with the feeling that I want to participate in the Tokyo Olympics,” but said she had ultimately decided it was time to pass the baton to younger athletes.

The 36-year-old topped the podium in the women’s 55-kg division at three straight Summer Games between 2004 and 2012, but fell short of a fourth straight gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, settling for silver in the 53-kg division.

She was left in tears at the Rio games after her shock defeat by American Helen Maroulis, and said the experience meant the silver she earned then was the most memorable of all 17 of her medals.

“At that match, I really learned how defeated athletes had felt.

Until then, I’d only felt the joy of being able to stand on the highest podium,” she said.

Yoshida began wrestling at the age of three in central Japan’s Mie region, where her father ran a wrestling school.

She won her maiden world championship in 2002 and went on to claim 13 consecutive titles.

A recipient of the Japanese government’s People’s Honour Award for her record number of consecutive world titles, Yoshida said she now plans to help coach the national team.

“As we will have the Tokyo Olympics next year, I would also like to help,” she said.

“I don’t have coaching experience, but I hope to do what I can without being an annoyance to other coaches,” she added. (afp)

MELBOURNE - World number one Novak Djokovic will start his bid to win a record seventh Australian Open title next week against a qualifier following Thursday’s draw.

The Serb had a magnificent 2018, making an astonishing climb back from outside the world’s top 20 in June, winning Wimbledon and the US Open on the way to reclaiming the number one ranking in November.

He will start his drive to make history against a yet-to-be-decided qualifier and could meet France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the second round.

Champion Roger Federer, seeded three and also gunning for a seventh Melbourne title, starts his title defence against world number 99 Denis Istomin and could meet Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.

“He (Djokovic) continues to challenge me. I played him in his prime when he was virtually unbeatable. It was important not to get frustrated by it. I always enjoy my matches against him,” 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer said at the draw.

“We are both natural attacking players. We are aggressive. He is up there with Nadal and Hewitt they make me rethink my game. I like to play attacking tennis, so I’ve come full circle.”

Second seeded Nadal begins against Australian James Duckworth, fourth seed Alexander Zverev faces Slovenian Aljaz Bedene while last year’s runner-up Marin Cilic has a tricky encounter with Australian Bernard Tomic.

A highlight first round clash will see Australia’s unseeded Nick Kyrgios up against Canada’s big-serving 16th seed Milos Raonic, with the winner facing either Stan Wawrinka or Ernests Gulbis.

Asanka Brendon RATNAYAKE / AFP Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has a tough clash with 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut as he returns Novak Djokovic of Serbia (C) arrives surrounded by fans for a promotional photo call in Melbourne from a hip injury. (afp) on January 9, 2019.

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Vinicius inspires Madrid to muchneeded win over Leganes Vinicius Junior starred and Real Madrid steadied the ship as a 3-0 win over Leganes on Wednesday put them on the brink of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior protests during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 6, 2019.

Vinicius, the 18-yearold Brazilian signed by Madrid last summer, capped an electric display at the Santiago Bernabeu with a stunning volley, his third goal for the club and the team’s third of the night.

By then, Sergio Ramos had converted a first-half penalty and Lucas Vazquez doubled the advantage to set Madrid on their way to a much-needed first victory of 2019.

It will take a seismic comeback for Leganes to overturn the deficit in next week’s second leg but more important to coach Santiago Solari was the rhythm regained, following two La Liga games without a victory.

The home

crowd, who had whistled and waved white handkerchiefs on Sunday after the loss to Real Sociedad, were also treated to the sight of Brahim Diaz making his debut, the 19-year-old coming off the bench following his move from Manchester City.

Vinicius was the shining light, however. The striker was alive to every ball in the final third and his finish, a sweet shot with his body off balance, was a triumph for technical talent.

“He is taking big steps,” Solari said afterwards. “He has always had the ability but to develop it and show it in the Bernabeu, alongside so many great players, speaks of his confidence and his courage.”

Vinicius had been at the centre of things last weekend too after being denied a controversial penalty during the second half of Real Sociedad’s shock win.

It was Madrid, however, who were the beneficiaries of a marginal decision this time as Alvaro Odriozola tumbled out of a tussle with Gerard Gumbau and Ramos made no mistake.

Leganes had started brighter and

could have been ahead had Martin Braithwaite been more precise with his finishing or quicker to a Gumbau pass across goal.

Instead, Madrid doubled their lead in the second half when Karim Benzema latched onto an underhit backpass from Bustinza and teed up Vinicius. He slid in Vazquez to finish.

Vinicius then got the goal his performance deserved as Odriozola floated a cross to the back post. Back-pedalling, the teenager adjusted his feet before swivelling into an acrobatic shot, the ball flying into left-hand corner.

Earlier, Antoine Griezmann helped Atletico Madrid edge towards the last eight as they took a valuable away goal from a 1-1 draw with Girona.

Griezmann’s early shot found its way in off both the crossbar and then goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz but Girona hit back before half-time through Anthony Lozano.

Neither side could find a winner at Montilivi but Atletico will be the happier, with the second leg at home still to come next week. (afp)

Cagliari sign Slovenian winger Birsa Slovenian international winger Valter Birsa has signed for Cagliari from Serie A bottom team Chievo, his new Italian club confirmed on Wednesday. The 32-yearold, who has spent the last three years in Verona, agreed a deal until June 30, 2021.

Cagliari did not reveal financial details but

praised Birsa as a player “with great technique and imagination, skilled in set pieces”.

Birsa played for French clubs Sochaux and Auxerre before moving to Italy where he joined Genoa in 2011.

He also played for Torino and AC Milan until signing for Chievo in 2014, where he scored 18 goals in 163 games.

The first game for the 90-times capped Slovenian, who played in the 2010 World Cup, will be against Atalanta in the Italian Cup on Monday.

Cagliari are 13th in Serie A, with Chievo rock bottom having had three points deducted for false accounting. (afp)

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PSG stunned in League Cup quarters by struggling Guingamp Paris Saint-Germain saw their 43-match winning run in domestic cup competitions come to an end as Thomas Tuchel’s men suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Ligue 1 bottom club Guingamp in the French League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The visitors were awarded three penalties at the Parc des Princes in a dramatic second half, as PSG failed in their bid for a sixth straight League Cup title.

It was only a second defeat in all competitions this season for the capital club, after a 3-2 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League last September.

Guingamp, who have won just two league games all season, join Monaco, Strasbourg and Bordeaux in the semi-finals.

“We came here to win and we know it’s very difficult here,” said Marcus Thuram, the son of 1998 World Cup winner Lilian Thuram, who scored the winner.

“We know that in the Cup anything can happen... We knew how to hinder PSG.” Neymar broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute after Thuram missed from the spot, but Guingamp rallied, with Thuram’s successful injury-time penalty snatching victory with a shootout looming.

“We played with too much confidence, we were not hungry enough to finish the match,” admitted PSG coach Thomas Tuchel.

“It’s very hard to lose with three penalties. I was angry with the second one, I can see the VAR 100 times, it’s not a penalty.”

Tuchel named a strong starting XI including Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Angel Di Maria, but a drab first half in the capital failed to produce a single shot on target from either side.

The reigning French champions had extended their cup winning streak at the weekend against fifth-tier Pontivy, but Guingamp were awarded a penalty on the hour mark when Ludovic Blas was tripped by PSG full-back Thomas Meunier.

Forward Thuram blazed his effort from 12 yards well over the top of the crossbar, and it appeared as though the opportunity of an upset had passed Guingamp by when Neymar headed home a Meunier cross less than two minutes later.

But the away side managed to stay in the game and were handed another penalty nine minutes from time when Marcus Coco was bundled over by Juan Bernat, and Congolese international Yeni Ngbakoto made no mistake after a lengthy VAR delay.

With the game set for penalties after 90 minutes, Guingamp landed a decisive blow on the counterattack, as Thilo Kehrer fouled Thuram, and this time the 21-year-old squeezed the ball under the diving Alphonse Areola in the PSG net.

we didn’t know how to do it. This time, we did.”

Monaco were the better side for the majority of an uneventful first half, with Moussa Sylla twice going close, but went into the break a goal down after Benjamin Bourigeaud swept Rennes ahead on the half-hour mark after a clever pass from Hatem Ben Arfa.

Henry was grateful to have Lopes back in the starting line-up for the first time since September 2 after a thigh injury, and the Portuguese forward tapped in Julien Serrano’s low cross to level in the 54th minute.

Kamil Glik and new signing Naldo both missed chances to win the tie for Monaco on penalties, but 20-year-old Badiashile slotted home the 22nd spotkick to send them through after Rennes ‘keeper Tomas Koubek had blazed over.(afp) Oli SCARFF / AFP

Manchester City’s English defender Kyle Walker spits out water during the League Cup first leg semi-final football match between Manchester City and Burton Albion at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northwest England on January 9, 2019.

Man City hit nine past Burton to cruise towards League Cup final

- Monaco win marathon shootout -

Earlier on Wednesday, Monaco goalkeeper Loic Badiashile scored the winning penalty in a marathon shootout against Rennes.

Monaco, runners-up in the past two seasons, salvaged a 1-1 draw after normal time thanks to Rony Lopes’ second-half equaliser, before Badiashile’s heroics as he also saved three spot-kicks.

Thierry Henry’s young team are floundering in Ligue 1, sitting second-bottom and five points from safety, but managed to keep their coach’s hopes of a first trophy alive at the Stade Louis II. “That’s exactly how we want to play,” said the former Arsenal and France striker. “Sometimes we heard the crowd were unhappy, but we got the ball back on the ground and we played.

“Finally we reacted after conceding a goal. Before

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Guingamp’s French forward Marcus Thuram (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a penalty kick during the French League Cup quarter-final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Guingamp (EAG) on January 9, 2019, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.

Holders Manchester City can look forward to defending the League Cup in next month’s final at Wembley as Gabriel Jesus struck four goals in a 9-0 thrashing of Burton Albion in their semi-final, first leg on Wednesday.

Kevin de Bruyne, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez were also on target against Nigel Clough’s League One side as City ensured their visit to the Pirelli Stadium on January 23 is a mere formality.

“Of course we are already in the final. We have to play second leg and we will take it seriously. Happy to be in the final again,” said City boss Pep Guardiola.

“It’s not easy to play this kind of game. We spoke (before the game) to take it seriously, we started well.”

After also thrashing Rotherham 7-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday with a much-changed side, Guardiola was able to again hand a rest to a number of his key players but named a strong side with De Bruyne continuing his comeback from injury.

And the Belgian set the tone for the evening by heading City into a fifth-minute lead as he timed his run into the box perfectly to head home David Silva’s cross.

Clough admitted before the game it would take a “miracle” for Burton to blunt the Premier League champions’ might over two legs.

“We didn’t expect anything less given the gulf in class between the

teams, we actually feared it could be more,” said Clough, a two-time League Cup winner as a player under his father Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest.

“We’ve made history with the club getting to the last four of a Cup competition. Once we saw the three teams (in the semi-finals) it was always going to be trouble.”

So it proved, but the visitors missed a glorious chance to get straight back on level terms when Marcus Harness blasted over Lucas Akins’s cross when completely unmarked inside the penalty box.

It took City until the half hour mark to double their advantage, but a glut of three goals in seven minutes followed to put the tie to bed before the break.

Jesus headed home his first from close range after Bradley Collins had denied Leroy Sane before the Brazilian slotted home Silva’s cushioned pass via the inside of the post.

“Players like me want to play more, to help the team, and we went out there to win,” said Jesus.

City didn’t need any luck, but still got some when Zinchenko’s intended cross then looped over Collins to make it 4-0.

Other sides may have slacked off in the second period, but with competition for places so fierce among Guardiola’s side, the hosts were ruthless to match the Catalan’s biggest ever win as a coach. Jesus powered home a header to complete his second hat-trick of the season. (afp)

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Vinicius inspires Madrid to muchneeded win over Leganes Vinicius Junior starred and Real Madrid steadied the ship as a 3-0 win over Leganes on Wednesday put them on the brink of the Copa del Rey quarter-finals.

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior protests during the Spanish League football match between Real Madrid CF and Real Sociedad at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on January 6, 2019.

Vinicius, the 18-yearold Brazilian signed by Madrid last summer, capped an electric display at the Santiago Bernabeu with a stunning volley, his third goal for the club and the team’s third of the night.

By then, Sergio Ramos had converted a first-half penalty and Lucas Vazquez doubled the advantage to set Madrid on their way to a much-needed first victory of 2019.

It will take a seismic comeback for Leganes to overturn the deficit in next week’s second leg but more important to coach Santiago Solari was the rhythm regained, following two La Liga games without a victory.

The home

crowd, who had whistled and waved white handkerchiefs on Sunday after the loss to Real Sociedad, were also treated to the sight of Brahim Diaz making his debut, the 19-year-old coming off the bench following his move from Manchester City.

Vinicius was the shining light, however. The striker was alive to every ball in the final third and his finish, a sweet shot with his body off balance, was a triumph for technical talent.

“He is taking big steps,” Solari said afterwards. “He has always had the ability but to develop it and show it in the Bernabeu, alongside so many great players, speaks of his confidence and his courage.”

Vinicius had been at the centre of things last weekend too after being denied a controversial penalty during the second half of Real Sociedad’s shock win.

It was Madrid, however, who were the beneficiaries of a marginal decision this time as Alvaro Odriozola tumbled out of a tussle with Gerard Gumbau and Ramos made no mistake.

Leganes had started brighter and

could have been ahead had Martin Braithwaite been more precise with his finishing or quicker to a Gumbau pass across goal.

Instead, Madrid doubled their lead in the second half when Karim Benzema latched onto an underhit backpass from Bustinza and teed up Vinicius. He slid in Vazquez to finish.

Vinicius then got the goal his performance deserved as Odriozola floated a cross to the back post. Back-pedalling, the teenager adjusted his feet before swivelling into an acrobatic shot, the ball flying into left-hand corner.

Earlier, Antoine Griezmann helped Atletico Madrid edge towards the last eight as they took a valuable away goal from a 1-1 draw with Girona.

Griezmann’s early shot found its way in off both the crossbar and then goalkeeper Gorka Iraizoz but Girona hit back before half-time through Anthony Lozano.

Neither side could find a winner at Montilivi but Atletico will be the happier, with the second leg at home still to come next week. (afp)

Cagliari sign Slovenian winger Birsa Slovenian international winger Valter Birsa has signed for Cagliari from Serie A bottom team Chievo, his new Italian club confirmed on Wednesday. The 32-yearold, who has spent the last three years in Verona, agreed a deal until June 30, 2021.

Cagliari did not reveal financial details but

praised Birsa as a player “with great technique and imagination, skilled in set pieces”.

Birsa played for French clubs Sochaux and Auxerre before moving to Italy where he joined Genoa in 2011.

He also played for Torino and AC Milan until signing for Chievo in 2014, where he scored 18 goals in 163 games.

The first game for the 90-times capped Slovenian, who played in the 2010 World Cup, will be against Atalanta in the Italian Cup on Monday.

Cagliari are 13th in Serie A, with Chievo rock bottom having had three points deducted for false accounting. (afp)

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PSG stunned in League Cup quarters by struggling Guingamp Paris Saint-Germain saw their 43-match winning run in domestic cup competitions come to an end as Thomas Tuchel’s men suffered a shock 2-1 home defeat by Ligue 1 bottom club Guingamp in the French League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday.

The visitors were awarded three penalties at the Parc des Princes in a dramatic second half, as PSG failed in their bid for a sixth straight League Cup title.

It was only a second defeat in all competitions this season for the capital club, after a 3-2 loss to Liverpool at Anfield in the Champions League last September.

Guingamp, who have won just two league games all season, join Monaco, Strasbourg and Bordeaux in the semi-finals.

“We came here to win and we know it’s very difficult here,” said Marcus Thuram, the son of 1998 World Cup winner Lilian Thuram, who scored the winner.

“We know that in the Cup anything can happen... We knew how to hinder PSG.” Neymar broke the deadlock in the 63rd minute after Thuram missed from the spot, but Guingamp rallied, with Thuram’s successful injury-time penalty snatching victory with a shootout looming.

“We played with too much confidence, we were not hungry enough to finish the match,” admitted PSG coach Thomas Tuchel.

“It’s very hard to lose with three penalties. I was angry with the second one, I can see the VAR 100 times, it’s not a penalty.”

Tuchel named a strong starting XI including Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Angel Di Maria, but a drab first half in the capital failed to produce a single shot on target from either side.

The reigning French champions had extended their cup winning streak at the weekend against fifth-tier Pontivy, but Guingamp were awarded a penalty on the hour mark when Ludovic Blas was tripped by PSG full-back Thomas Meunier.

Forward Thuram blazed his effort from 12 yards well over the top of the crossbar, and it appeared as though the opportunity of an upset had passed Guingamp by when Neymar headed home a Meunier cross less than two minutes later.

But the away side managed to stay in the game and were handed another penalty nine minutes from time when Marcus Coco was bundled over by Juan Bernat, and Congolese international Yeni Ngbakoto made no mistake after a lengthy VAR delay.

With the game set for penalties after 90 minutes, Guingamp landed a decisive blow on the counterattack, as Thilo Kehrer fouled Thuram, and this time the 21-year-old squeezed the ball under the diving Alphonse Areola in the PSG net.

we didn’t know how to do it. This time, we did.”

Monaco were the better side for the majority of an uneventful first half, with Moussa Sylla twice going close, but went into the break a goal down after Benjamin Bourigeaud swept Rennes ahead on the half-hour mark after a clever pass from Hatem Ben Arfa.

Henry was grateful to have Lopes back in the starting line-up for the first time since September 2 after a thigh injury, and the Portuguese forward tapped in Julien Serrano’s low cross to level in the 54th minute.

Kamil Glik and new signing Naldo both missed chances to win the tie for Monaco on penalties, but 20-year-old Badiashile slotted home the 22nd spotkick to send them through after Rennes ‘keeper Tomas Koubek had blazed over.(afp) Oli SCARFF / AFP

Manchester City’s English defender Kyle Walker spits out water during the League Cup first leg semi-final football match between Manchester City and Burton Albion at the Etihad stadium in Manchester, northwest England on January 9, 2019.

Man City hit nine past Burton to cruise towards League Cup final

- Monaco win marathon shootout -

Earlier on Wednesday, Monaco goalkeeper Loic Badiashile scored the winning penalty in a marathon shootout against Rennes.

Monaco, runners-up in the past two seasons, salvaged a 1-1 draw after normal time thanks to Rony Lopes’ second-half equaliser, before Badiashile’s heroics as he also saved three spot-kicks.

Thierry Henry’s young team are floundering in Ligue 1, sitting second-bottom and five points from safety, but managed to keep their coach’s hopes of a first trophy alive at the Stade Louis II. “That’s exactly how we want to play,” said the former Arsenal and France striker. “Sometimes we heard the crowd were unhappy, but we got the ball back on the ground and we played.

“Finally we reacted after conceding a goal. Before

Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP

Guingamp’s French forward Marcus Thuram (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring a penalty kick during the French League Cup quarter-final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Guingamp (EAG) on January 9, 2019, at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris.

Holders Manchester City can look forward to defending the League Cup in next month’s final at Wembley as Gabriel Jesus struck four goals in a 9-0 thrashing of Burton Albion in their semi-final, first leg on Wednesday.

Kevin de Bruyne, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Riyad Mahrez were also on target against Nigel Clough’s League One side as City ensured their visit to the Pirelli Stadium on January 23 is a mere formality.

“Of course we are already in the final. We have to play second leg and we will take it seriously. Happy to be in the final again,” said City boss Pep Guardiola.

“It’s not easy to play this kind of game. We spoke (before the game) to take it seriously, we started well.”

After also thrashing Rotherham 7-0 in the FA Cup on Sunday with a much-changed side, Guardiola was able to again hand a rest to a number of his key players but named a strong side with De Bruyne continuing his comeback from injury.

And the Belgian set the tone for the evening by heading City into a fifth-minute lead as he timed his run into the box perfectly to head home David Silva’s cross.

Clough admitted before the game it would take a “miracle” for Burton to blunt the Premier League champions’ might over two legs.

“We didn’t expect anything less given the gulf in class between the

teams, we actually feared it could be more,” said Clough, a two-time League Cup winner as a player under his father Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest.

“We’ve made history with the club getting to the last four of a Cup competition. Once we saw the three teams (in the semi-finals) it was always going to be trouble.”

So it proved, but the visitors missed a glorious chance to get straight back on level terms when Marcus Harness blasted over Lucas Akins’s cross when completely unmarked inside the penalty box.

It took City until the half hour mark to double their advantage, but a glut of three goals in seven minutes followed to put the tie to bed before the break.

Jesus headed home his first from close range after Bradley Collins had denied Leroy Sane before the Brazilian slotted home Silva’s cushioned pass via the inside of the post.

“Players like me want to play more, to help the team, and we went out there to win,” said Jesus.

City didn’t need any luck, but still got some when Zinchenko’s intended cross then looped over Collins to make it 4-0.

Other sides may have slacked off in the second period, but with competition for places so fierce among Guardiola’s side, the hosts were ruthless to match the Catalan’s biggest ever win as a coach. Jesus powered home a header to complete his second hat-trick of the season. (afp)

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Japan wrestling star Yoshida taps out before Olympics

TOKYO - Japan’s Saori Yoshida, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, confirmed Thursday she is retiring from wrestling despite “wavering” at the thought of missing the Tokyo 2020 Games.

Kusamba Beach and traditional salt farms KLUNGKUNG - Kusamba Beach is one of East Bali’s many tranquil and exotic black sand beaches. Kusamba is notable however for its traditional salt farms that date back almost a thousand years. The salt farms are run by the local villagers who also make their living from fishing. On clear mornings, you will usually be able to catch a glimpse of the local fishermen going about their daily routines, preparing their nets and working together to haul their

wooden ‘jukung’ outriggers out to sea. Meanwhile, other locals will usually be busy harvesting salt at plots nearby.

Kusamba Beach also one of the famous places of interest in Bali which is famous with the beautiful beach. The boat line with the outrigger belong to the fisherman from countryside are decorating the black sand unfolding along the coastal. Nusa Penida Island is across view which is only occupied by 40.000 people. Kusamba own

the marvelous view with the splashing wave from the ocean and it is surrounded the tropical atmosphere with soft sea breeze. We can see the fisherman are looking after the prawn seed, send the rice, legume, fruits and other materials to Nusa Penida twice a day. The fisherman from Kusamba with the big boat and five crews can squire the material heavy as of 1,5 cargo ton to Nusa Penida. They can across the sea from Banjar Tri Buana, Banjar Bias Coastal and Kampung Island

Coastal with 30 minutes until 2 hours time differences and it is depend to the type and transportation medium speed utilized. Beside of that, this boat can also squire the passengers who wish to enjoy the beautiful coral and the white sand coastal in the island cross of Bali . Segara Beach in Kusamba is especially for the Hindu ritual activities which are often conducted the activity of Nganyut in line with Ngaben Ceremony (Cremation Ceremony). We can also meet a

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fish market in this place which is usually held between 10 am until 4 pm. The strait between Bali and Nusa Penida Island is dwelt by a lot of fish, hence it is crowded by the white sail of fisherman boat decorates the sea around the Kusamba beach. At the west side of this coastal, especially in Banjar Batur, there are 40 families of fisherman as the traditional salt maker.

Salt Farming At Kusamba Beach, you’ll find the salt farmers repetitively fetching seawater in palm leaf buckets on carrying poles, then splashing them out onto the smoothened black sand under the scorching sun. The salt begins to crystallise after several hours of drying, which are then scraped off, collected and brought inside huts for the filtration processes. Besides witnessing the techniques, you can also bargain and purchase packets of salt directly from the farmers for a very reasonable price. For comparison, a half-kilogram packet sells for around IDR 25,000 (under USD 2) at the supermarkets. (IBP/net)

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Japanese three-time Olympic wrestling gold medalist Saori Yoshida speaks during a press conference in Tokyo on January 10, 2019, to announce her retirement.

Djokovic faces qualifier at Open, Federer takes on Istomin

“I decided to retire with the feeling that I’ve done enough in wrestling,” said Yoshida, who is a popular figure in Japan and regularly appears on local television shows.

She admitted “wavering, with the feeling that I want to participate in the Tokyo Olympics,” but said she had ultimately decided it was time to pass the baton to younger athletes.

The 36-year-old topped the podium in the women’s 55-kg division at three straight Summer Games between 2004 and 2012, but fell short of a fourth straight gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, settling for silver in the 53-kg division.

She was left in tears at the Rio games after her shock defeat by American Helen Maroulis, and said the experience meant the silver she earned then was the most memorable of all 17 of her medals.

“At that match, I really learned how defeated athletes had felt.

Until then, I’d only felt the joy of being able to stand on the highest podium,” she said.

Yoshida began wrestling at the age of three in central Japan’s Mie region, where her father ran a wrestling school.

She won her maiden world championship in 2002 and went on to claim 13 consecutive titles.

A recipient of the Japanese government’s People’s Honour Award for her record number of consecutive world titles, Yoshida said she now plans to help coach the national team.

“As we will have the Tokyo Olympics next year, I would also like to help,” she said.

“I don’t have coaching experience, but I hope to do what I can without being an annoyance to other coaches,” she added. (afp)

MELBOURNE - World number one Novak Djokovic will start his bid to win a record seventh Australian Open title next week against a qualifier following Thursday’s draw.

The Serb had a magnificent 2018, making an astonishing climb back from outside the world’s top 20 in June, winning Wimbledon and the US Open on the way to reclaiming the number one ranking in November.

He will start his drive to make history against a yet-to-be-decided qualifier and could meet France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the second round.

Champion Roger Federer, seeded three and also gunning for a seventh Melbourne title, starts his title defence against world number 99 Denis Istomin and could meet Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals.

“He (Djokovic) continues to challenge me. I played him in his prime when he was virtually unbeatable. It was important not to get frustrated by it. I always enjoy my matches against him,” 20-time Grand Slam winner Federer said at the draw.

“We are both natural attacking players. We are aggressive. He is up there with Nadal and Hewitt they make me rethink my game. I like to play attacking tennis, so I’ve come full circle.”

Second seeded Nadal begins against Australian James Duckworth, fourth seed Alexander Zverev faces Slovenian Aljaz Bedene while last year’s runner-up Marin Cilic has a tricky encounter with Australian Bernard Tomic.

A highlight first round clash will see Australia’s unseeded Nick Kyrgios up against Canada’s big-serving 16th seed Milos Raonic, with the winner facing either Stan Wawrinka or Ernests Gulbis.

Asanka Brendon RATNAYAKE / AFP Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has a tough clash with 22nd-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut as he returns Novak Djokovic of Serbia (C) arrives surrounded by fans for a promotional photo call in Melbourne from a hip injury. (afp) on January 9, 2019.

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This file photo taken on December 8, 2010 shows the gold coin “Big Maple Leaf” on display at Berlin’s Bode Museum.

Four men face Berlin trial for giant gold coin heist

BERLIN - Four Berlin men go on trial Thursday charged over the spectacular museum theft of a giant commemorative gold coin called the “Big Maple Leaf” and valued at 3.75 million euros ($4.3 million).

The city’s police last year targeted the Remmo clan with the seizure of 77 properties worth a total of 9.3 million euros, charging that they were purchased with the proceeds of various crimes, including a bank robbery.

Police have found no trace of the 100-kilogramme (220-pound) Canadian coin since the elaborate latenight heist in March 2017 from the German capital’s Bode Museum, located close to Chancellor Angela Merkel’s apartment.

Authorities presume the nearly pure-gold treasure, with a face value of one million Canadian dollars, “was either cut into small pieces or taken abroad”, said Berlin police at the time.

The three chief suspects in the theft arrested in July 2017 are brothers Ahmed R., 20, and Wayci R., 23, and their cousin Wissam R., 21.

If found guilty of theft, they would face jail terms of up to 10 years.

Also in the dock in the juvenile trial is a former museum security guard, 20-year-old Dennis W., who allegedly acted as the inside man, giving the others crucial information for the break-in.

The three alleged thieves, who are registered as unemployed, are not in custody.

Berlin’s B.Z. daily and other German media reported they are members of the Remmo extended family with roots in Lebanon, several of whose members have been linked to organised crime.

- ‘History forged in metal’ -

The “Big Maple Leaf”, minted in 2007 with a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, is considered the world’s second-largest gold coin.

It was on loan from an unidentified collector to the Bode Museum, which bills its large exhibition of coins and medals as a “chronicle of human history forged in metal”.

Security camera footage from the night shows three young men in dark hoodies make their way to the museum, following earlier trips they had made to scope out the target.

They broke in through a window and used a rope, wooden beam and a wheelbarrow to lift the coin -which has a diameter of 53 centimetres (21 inches) -- onto adjacent elevated urban railway tracks.

The coin was probably damaged when the thieves dropped it twice -- once on the tracks that pass the museum and cross the Spree river, and again in Monbijou park on the opposite river bank, from where they took it away in a car.

According to the indictment, at a later stage, “the accused allegedly split the gold coin and sold the pieces”. (afp)

BANGKOK - Australia’s foreign minister Marise Payne met her Thai counterpart Thursday, as her country appeared poised to offer to asylum to a young Saudi woman who fled her family to Thailand in a drama relayed in real-time over Twitter.

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun’s attempt to flee the ultraconservative kingdom has become a cause celebre for rights groups since the 18-year-old landed in Bangkok from Kuwait over the weekend.

Thai authorities had threatened to deport her but with the help of activists, diplomats and a hastily opened Twitter account Qunun launched an impassioned campaign for asylum.

As global interest surged, Thai authorities backed down from the deportation threat, handing her into the care of the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) in Bangkok, which has urged Australia to offer resettlement.

Payne’s scheduled visit comes after Canberra dropped strong hints it would accept Qunun.

Australia on Wednesday said the UNHCR had studied her case and designated her as a legitimate refugee.

Qunun alleges abuse by her family, while rights groups also said she had renounced Islam, risking prosecution in conservative Saudi Arabia.

Her father, who denies mistreating her, will remain in Bangkok “until he knows which country she is going to”, Thailand’s immigration police chief Surachate Hakparn told reporters Thursday.

The Saudi embassy in Bangkok has said it did not demand the teenager’s deportation and that the case was a family affair.

Saudi Arabia has come under fire since the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the country’s consulate in Istanbul last year. (afp)

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ASEAN Secretariat construction to be completed in March 2019 JAKARTA - The construction of ASEAN Secretariat Building in South Jakarta which is now 85 percent complete is scheduled for completion in March 2019, Indonesian Minister of Public Works and Housing Basuki Hadimuljono said. “The building will have a function worthiness certificate (SLF),” he said in a press statement released on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Public Works and Housing has reportedly provided technical assistance to the Foreign Ministry to build the ASEAN Secretariat Building at Trunojoyo Street No.1, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The building has an environmentally friendly design with standard certificate of Green Building of Platinum level issued by the Green Building Council of Indonesia (GBCI).

Hadimuljono said he, along with Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi inspected the construction of the ASEAN Secretariat Building on Monday.

The building which covers an area of 49,993 sq meters was constructed on 11,363 sq meters of land.

The building has two towers each of which has 16 floors, with two basements and one podium consisting of five floors. The building is also resistant to earthquake.

A 40.5-meter long bridge was also built to

connect the two towers. The bridge is also the longest bridge in Indonesia in terms of building bridge without buffer.

The construction of the ASEAN Secretariat Building has cost Rp448.77 billion taken from the state budget from 2018 to 2018. (ant)

Three Indonesian crew members All Indonesian representatives urged to abducted in Congo waters released make elections successful

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Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne speaks to the press regarding the case of detained Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi and runaway Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun at the Australian embassy in Bangkok on January 10, 2019.

JAKARTA - Foreign Affairs Minister Retno L. P. Marsudi has called on all Indonesian representatives overseas to work optimally for ensuring the success of the general election in 2019. “I hope that all Indonesian representatives will work maximally to make the elections successful for overseas voters,” Marsudi noted in her annual press statement here on Wednesday.

The minister reiterated that all diplomats should be neutral and uphold professionalism in conducting their duties in the

political year. The minister noted that each vote, including overseas ones, will determine the future of the country.

“I extend my praises to all diplomats and staff members in our representative offices, especially those in volatile areas, for their dedication and tireless work,” she emphasized.

The General Election Commission has set the stages and schedule for the 2019 general elections to be held simultaneously on Apr 17. (ant)

JAKARTA - Three Indonesian members of a ship crew, abducted in the waters of Congo on October 29, 2018, were released and reunited with their families in Indonesia. The three Indonesians were released in an unidentified region in Nigeria, north of the Congo waters on Jan 2, and arrived in Jakarta on Jan 4.

“They have been reunited with their families,” Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Lalu Muhammad Iqbal noted after the annual press statement of the Foreign Affairs Minister here on Wednesday, Jan 9.

In addition to the Indonesian crew members, a Ukrainian was also released. The Singaporeflagged supply ship Ark Tze, with 15 crew members onboard, comprising 12 Indonesians, two Myanmari citizens, and one Ukrainian, was hijacked while passing through the Congo waters in October 2018.

The pirates abducted one Ukrainian and three Indonesian crew members and moved them to a Panama-flagged tanker ship Anuket Amber that they had hijacked earlier on in the day, while the other Indonesian crew members were freed.

It was the second incident of ab-

duction of Indonesian crew in 2018 after the one in September wherein two Indonesian crew members were taken hostages in the Semporna waters of Sabah, Malaysia.

Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi noted in her statement that in the past four years, 40 Indonesian hostages were released.

The ministry has recorded the settlement of 73,503 cases involving Indonesians abroad; 278 Indonesians were released from death penalty; 181,942 troubled migrant workers were repatriated, and 16,432 Indonesians were evacuated from conflict-hit regions during the 2014-2018 period. (ant)

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BUSINESS German factory orders down 1 percent in November

BERLIN - German factory orders dropped in November, dragged down by a fall in demand from other eurozone countries. The Economy Ministry said Monday that overall orders were 1 percent lower

than in the previous month following a slight 0.2 percent gain in October.

The figure includes an 11.6-percent drop in orders from elsewhere in the 19-nation eurozone, which more than canceled out

a 7.4 percent gain a month earlier. Orders from inside Germany were up 2.4 percent, and those from outside the eurozone rose 2.3 percent.

Factory orders are an important indicator

for the German economy, Europe’s biggest, which shrank in the third quarter — though that drop was blamed to a large extent on one-time factors stemming from new car emissions standards. (ap)

World Bank cuts forecast for world economic growth in 2019

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Ratu Brutuk Believed to Cure Diseases

Trunyan village in Kintamani Bangli, has some unique and attractive traditions that cannot be found in other ancient Balinese villages. One of the traditions is in the form of sacred dance called Ratu Brutuk. The dance sanctified by local community is specially performed every two years during the Ngusaba Lanang ritual at Pancering Jagat Temple, Trunyan.

In the Ngusaba Lanang ritual at Pancering Jagat Temple of Trunyan of this year, the Ratu Brutuk was performed twice namely on September 28 and 29. The performance was very eagerly awaited by the residents of Trunyan village, including other people from outside the village. It can be seen from the vivacity of local residents when watching the performance from the morning to evening.

A number of residents or pilgrims in attendance seemed to approach the Ratu Brutuk by bringing some offerings. Meanwhile, the Ratu Brutuk was dancing around the temple’s innermost courtyard while bringing a whip along 6-7 meters. If someone breaks and comes into the temple illegally, Ratu Brutuk dancer will release its whip. Conversely, if the pilgrims come politely and ask for permission, the Ratu Brutuk will bless them by touching the base of the whip carried on the pilgrim’s head.

Some people were also seen trying to approach and asking for permission to take Ratu Brutuk’s hair to tuck in the earlobe. In accordance with the belief of local community, Ratu Brutuk’s hair is believed to be efficacious for treating diseases.

Chairman of the Ritual Committee, Ketut Jaksa, met amid the performance of Ratu Brutuk on Saturday (Sep. 29) stated the number of Ratu Brutuk performed every day is different. On Saturday, the Ratu Brutuk was danced by 21 people while previously was danced by 21 people.

He explained the dancers of Ratu Brutuk are carefully selected from girls and boys. Prior to dancing, they have to go through a series of purification procession with a 15-day pause at Pancering Jagat Temple. Any violation committed during the process will be subject to psychical punishments.

He added the mask of Ratu Bru-

tuk performed has different shapes.

The whip brought by Ratu Brutuk is made of sea hibiscus bark. According to local belief, anyone who is exposed to whiplash brought by the dancer will recover from illnesses.

“This dance symbolizes the encounter of purusha (male aspect) and pradana (female aspect) or the unification of the akhasa versus prthivi (heaven and earth) believed to have provided fertility and the

welfare of the universe along with its contents. Similarly, this sacred dance symbolizes the meeting of Ida Ratu Sakti Pancering Jagat and Ida Ratu Ayu Dalem Dasar,” he explained. (kmb)

Hobbit house at Pedawa village, Offer sensation like ‘Lord of the Rings’ film

Pedawa village in Banjar subdistrict, Buleleng, is not only well known as a coffee producing area or unique tradition owned. However, this village belonging to a

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In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo cranes at the Port of Gulfport are silhouetted by the setting sun at Gulfport, Miss. The World Bank is downgrading its outlook for the global economy this year, citing rising trade tension, weakening manufacturing activity and growing financial stress in emerging-market countries.

WASHINGTON - The World Bank is downgrading its outlook for the global economy this year, citing rising trade tension, weakening manufacturing activity and growing financial stress in emerging-market countries.

In a report titled “Darkening Skies,” the anti-poverty agency said Tuesday that it expects the world economy to grow 2.9 percent in 2019, down from the 3 percent it forecast back in June. It would be the second straight year of slowing growth: The global economy expanded 3 percent last year and 3.1 percent in 2017.

“Global growth is slowing, and the risks are rising,” Ayhan

Kose, the World Bank economist who oversees forecasts, said in an interview. “In 2017, the global economy was pretty much firing on all cylinders. In 2018, the engines started sputtering.”

The bank left its forecast for the U.S. economy unchanged at 2.5 percent this year, down from 2.9 percent in 2018. It predicts 1.6 percent growth for the 19 countries that use the euro currency, down

from 1.9 percent last year; and 6.2 percent growth for China, the world’s second-biggest economy, versus 6.5 percent in 2018.

The bank upgraded expectations for the Japanese economy, lifting its growth forecast to 0.9 percent, up from 0.8 percent in 2018.

President Donald Trump, declaring that years of U.S. support for free trade had cost America jobs, last year slapped import taxes on foreign dishwashers, solar panels, steel, aluminum and $250 billion in Chinese products. Other countries retaliated with tariffs of their own in disputes that have yet to be

resolved.

The exchange of tariffs is taking a toll on world trade. The bank predicts that the growth of world trade will slow to 3.6 percent this year from 3.8 percent in 2018 and 5.4 percent in 2017. Slowing trade is hurting manufacturers around the world.

Rising interest rates are also pinching emerging-market governments and companies that borrowed heavily when rates were ultra-low in the aftermath of the 2007-2009 Great Recession. As the debts roll over, those borrowers have to refinance at higher rates. A rising dollar

is also making things harder for emerging-market borrowers who took out loans denominated in the U.S. currency.

“Now debt service is eating into government revenues, making it more difficult (for governments) to fund essential social services,” said World Bank CEO Kristalina Georgieva, who will replace bank president Jim Yong Kim on an interim basis when he leaves at the end of January.

The bank slashed its forecast for 2019 growth for Turkey, Argentina, Iran and Pakistan, among others. (ap)

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Bali Aga or ancient village also has a tourist attraction in the form of Hobbit House. Although it was just opened a few months ago, tourist arrivals are quite crowded. Then,

what uniqueness can this village offer to visitors?

This tiny house has a unique design. The materials in use are not concrete, but coffee trunks, bam-

boo, tree roots, used tins and twigs of palm fruits. It can exude a natural impression, artistic nuance and classic look. “All the materials are not used anymore, so that it creates an artistic value,” said the initiator, Ketut Sudi Harta, recently.

The making was inspired by the ‘Lord of the Rings’ film that tells about a small and short character called the Hobbit. Since his body is short, then the house constructed is very small as well. “I like to watch the film. I think Hobbit is not a person with a shortage but with some advantages. Initially, it was just to cover my water reservoir and indeed there is nothing inside it,” he said.

After that, his work is gradually known to the public, especially the younger generation. People’s visit is accompanied by taking selfie to be uploaded on their social media.

Since then, the first claimed home in Bali has become the target of both local and foreign tourist visit.

Not only to take pictures, they also enjoy the cool nature offered by beautiful nature plus typical coffee

of Pedawa along with the sugar palm and sengait snack. “Visitors that come here are quite surprised,” he said.

On early emergence, visitors coming into the house located in the middle of clove plantation and durian orchard were not charged.

However, since the management involves local youth of the village, like in the parking arrangement, finally he charges at IDR 10,000 per person. “With this amount, visitors can take selfie freely so that indirectly this attraction also empowers the surrounding residents,” said the man of three children.

Considering the village of Pedawa has the status as a tourism village, the house established on a land of 0.41 hectare is planned to be equipped with lodging accommodation, food outlet by providing traditional food of Pedawa, and traditional to modern coffee roasting place. “We will develop gradually because it requires substantial capital. Most importantly, Pedawa can be known as a Bali Aga destination,” he concluded. (kmb)

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Uncertain weather

COLOMBO - Sri Lanka’s prime minister said Thursday the country was struggling to pay back its ballooning foreign debt, blaming a recent political crisis for dealing a “death blow” to the economy.

AMLAPURA - The recent erratic weather has made the sea waves also erratic. Due to this condition, fishermen that used to going to sea for catching fish are encouraged to always increase their awareness to avoid something unwanted.

the marine biota and coral reefs.

“We still prioritize salvation when going to sea to catch fish. If indeed the waves are not friendly, we certainly will not go to sea for safety because life is more valuable than fish. Hopefully, the weather can be getting fine,” said Sutama.

Sea patrol In order to keep the situation of the water security and order still conducive, the Karangasem Water Police Unit carries out sea patrols. In the sea patrols, it operates patrol boat using the KP XI-2014 from the Padangbay base to Lombok Strait waters. During the patrol, the team visited empty islands such as the Kambing Island and Tepekong Island.

“When patrolling, the island is empty of residents but there are several small ships carrying foreign tourists to do diving around the islands. In addition to visiting small islands, the patrol team also monitored the activities of Pertamina’s tanker ships that were loading and unloading at depot of Pertamina, Manggis. (kmb41)

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Water Police appealed to the Mekar Sari fishermen group at Yeh Malet hamlet, Antiga Kelod, Manggis, to increase their alertness when going to sea for catching fish.

Due to continued abrasion, Klungkung shrinks 107 hectares SEMARAPURA - Klungkung is the smallest district in Bali. The region only spreads across 31,500 hectares or only 5.59 percent of the Bali province. This smallest region is now worsened as getting more

shrinking. According to the spatial calculation data or BIG data, the current area of Klungkung only covers 31,393 hectares or undergoing a reduction of 107 hectares.

This fact was revealed when the

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According to the spatial calculation data or BIG data, the current area of Klungkung only covers 31,393 hectares or undergoing a reduction of 107 hectares.

Klungkung government received a visit of the Special Committee of the Bali House of Representatives regarding the discussion of the Regional Regulation Draft on the Amendment to Regional Regulation Number 16/2009 concerning the Regional Spatial Plan (RTRW) of Bali Province for 2009-2029 at the Praja Mandala Meeting Room last Monday.

Regent of Klungkung, Nyoman Suwirta, said the shrinking area of Klungkung mostly happened due to very severe abrasion factor.

As seen in the Nusa Penida subdistrict, the entire embankment is badly damaged by the tidal waves.

Likewise, the Klungkung coastal area on the Island of Bali is also eroded largely.

To prevent the more severe impact, he wanted to speed up the process of repairing the embankment. It is in accordance with the aspirations of coastal communities, seeing the phenomenon of nature increasingly difficult to predict. His

government claimed to have communicated with the Bali-Penida River Agency about the handling of this embankment. “We also ask for the support of the Bali House of Representatives to oversee this problem. So, our smallest region will not be getting more and more shrinking,” said Regent Suwirta.

In accordance with the local government data, the proportion of land is only one third on the Island of Bali, compared to two-thirds in the islands. Territory of the islands consists of three inhabited islands (Nusa Gede, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan) while the 17 other small islands nearby are uninhabited. Nusa Penida subdistrict is 64.39 percent of the Klungkung area, followed by Banjarangkan subdistrict by 14.52 percent, Dawan subdistrict (11.87 percent) and Klungkung subdistrict (9.22 percent).

The regional imbalance due to differences in accessibility has become a common focus, especially for the Bali House of Representa-

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Fishermen asked to be alert when sailing

Head of the Karangasem Water Police Unit, I Made Wartama, revealed that based on monitoring by the National Weather Service (BMKG) the weather is quite extreme right now. Responding to these conditions, Water Police appealed to the Mekar Sari fishermen group at Yeh Malet hamlet, Antiga Kelod, Manggis, to increase their alertness when going to sea for catching fish.

“We ask all the fishermen to always be vigilant when going out to sea and keep prioritizing safety because the weather situation is not friendly. In addition, we ask to keep the marine biota ecosystem and not to catch fish by bombing. If catching fish by bombing, it can damage marine biota and coral reefs,” said Wartama.

Meanwhile, Leader of the Mekar Sari fishermen group, I Wayan Sutama, said that his group frequently going to sea will follow the officers’ call to always prioritize safety when sailing to catch fish.

His group promised to catch fish without using bombs to preserve

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tives’ Special Committee. Moreover, seeing variations in terrestrial, coastal, marine and island ecosystems, the Committee Chairperson, Kariyasa Adnyana, emphasized that the Bali House fully supports the efforts to develop the Nusa Penida Islands faster. If seen from the waters of Nusa Penida as an Aquatic Conservation Area, the management is not yet optimal.

Thus, the development of the Nusa Penida strategic tourism area needs supporting infrastructures.

“Armed with six ministerial decrees and one presidential decree, we come to central government to propose in order to give more attention to Nusa Penida. If one ministry, for instance, can disburse funds as much as IDR 200 billion, we will have more than IDR 1 trillion in funds,” said Regent Suwirta, stressing Klungkung as the only district with an island region in Bali, with natural wealth under the sea as the backbone of Bali’s marine tourism. (kmb31)

Ranil Wickremesinghe said his government was scrambling to raise $1.9 billion to help service a first debt payment of $2.6 billion, that is due on Monday.

Sri Lanka faces $5.9 billion in foreign debt repayments in 2019, a record for the cash-strapped island.

The country lost $1 billion in foreign reserves during a power struggle between Wickremesinghe and President Maithripala Sirisena in late 2018.

Sirisena sacked Wickremesinghe in October and later dissolved parliament to quell any opposition, but Sri Lanka’s courts deemed the move unconstitutional.

Wickremesinghe was reinstalled 51 days later but not without a cost, the prime minister said.

“We are yet to quantify the losses, but it was a death blow to an economy that was struggling to recover,” Wickremesinghe told parliament.

Three global ratings agencies downgraded Sri Lanka during the crisis, making it more expensive for the Indian Ocean nation to access foreign loans.

Sri Lanka hopes to raise $1 billion from the international debt market, another $500 million from China and Japan and a further $400 million from the Reserve Bank of India.

Wickremesinghe has dispatched his finance minister to Washington to try to revive a loan arrangement with the International Monetary Fund that was suspended during the chaos.

Sri Lanka narrowly averted defaulting on its sovereign debt after Wickremesinghe’s reformed administration introduced a plan late last month to meet urgent spending obligations for the first four months of 2019.

Sirisena came to power in 2015 with the help of Wickremesinghe’s United National Party but personal and political clashes came to a head before the October sacking. (afp)

Sri Lanka PM Ranil Wickremesinghe

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Anger at arrests in Malaysia for alleged royal insults

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This file photo taken on July 17, 2018 shows the 15th king of Malaysia, Sultan Muhammad V, saluting a royal guard of honour during the opening ceremony of the parliament in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR - Three people have been arrested in Malaysia for allegedly insulting the former king on social media after his shock abdication, sparking anger Thursday from activists at the use of “draconian” laws.

Sultan Muhammad V stepped aside at the weekend after just two years on the throne. No official reason was given, but it came after he reportedly married a Russian ex-beauty queen while on medical leave.

It was the first time a Malaysian monarch had given up the throne before the end of his term. Under a unique arrangement, the throne changes hands every five years between the rulers of the nine states headed by Islamic royalty.

National police chief Mohamad

Fuzi Harun said two men aged 46 and 27, and a 26-year-old woman, were arrested under tough sedition laws Tuesday for allegedly posting insulting remarks about the abdication on Facebook and Twitter.

The trio face up to three years in jail if found guilty.

While their role is ceremonial, Muslim-majority Malaysia’s royalty command great respect, and criticising them is seen as deeply offensive. People are regularly arrested under the colonial-era sedition act for insulting royals.

But Latheefa Koya, executive director of rights group Lawyers for Liberty, criticised the arrests, telling AFP: “The police should not give in to mob rule amid the push by some people for the authorities to act.”

A statement from the group,

which pushes for legal reforms, added that the sedition act was a “draconian piece of legislation” and it was shocking Malaysia’s new administration was using it.

The government, which came to power last year after ousting an authoritarian regime, had pledged in its election manifesto to abolish the act and several other laws seen as repressive, but is yet to do so.

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad also suggested authorities should not overzealously target people accused of posting insults.

“With regards to freedom of speech, if someone speaks factually, you cannot criminalise the person,” he said. “If we shut everyone’s mouth ... even when a crime has happened, then there will be injustice in the country.” (afp)

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The Return Of The Princess Dress At The Golden Globes

CALIFORNIA - If the Golden Globes are the bellwether for the Academy Awards, the red-carpet dial is set to “Disney Princess” in 2019. Last year’s exercise in show ponying was highly political: actresses wore black and accessorised with Time’s Up pins and dyedin-the-wool activists stood in solidarity with victims of systemic sexual harassment. One year on, actresses eschewed Lights, Camera, Activism for sprawling, sugar-spun gowns that rustled with all the old-fashioned grandeur of a dowager duchess.

Politics crept in via bracelets and pins that read “Time’s Up x 2”. Branding crept in via the Fiji Water Bottle Woman. But really, this Golden Globes was all about the image of the actress as star-spangled sensation, wholly consumed with plumbing “the nectar of your being,” as Lady Gaga, resplendent in periwinkle Valentino and matching hair, put it. Step forward Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier and Valentino, the red carpet’s choice purveyors of extreme splendour.

Don’t feel too disheartened, if you had hoped that last year’s black-out was a sign of greater red carpets to come. Isn’t there something to cheer in a legion of smart, successful women revelling in the fairytale splendour of a really fabulous ball gown? Perhaps the princess dresses dominating the spotlight offer a fresh take on what it means to be a take-no-prisoners woman in 2019 - party-starting bows, 20 ft of tulle and millions of pounds worth of diamonds and all. (net)

welcoming the season’s first flakes of snow.

Fluidity was the watchword for young British designer Craig Green, with his collection of lightweight and comfortable raincoats with oversized hoods like bridal gowns.

Compatriot Edward Crutchley showed off his more High Street friendly collection, revealing his Japanese influence with long, kimonostyle jackets.

He described the collection as representing “a sartorial, no-frills attitude” where “signature roomy silhouettes have been slimmed down in homage to the no-nonsense tailoring of mid-1980s Japanese and American” ready-to-wear.

British designer Bobby Abley cemented his reputation for playfulness by mining Japanese cartoon phenomenon Pokémon for inspiration.

Pikachu, Charmander and Squirtle, three creatures from the famous franchise, adorned sweatshirts and jogging pants, worn with Docs Martens and stetsons.

Events took a darker turn with Chinese designer Xander Zhou, who drew on his own “fears” with intriguing combinations of faux fur in a yeti style, complete with shark fins and wolf masks.

Bulgarian Kiko Kostadinov took an even more unsettling path with his collection inspired by cult horror film “Ring” (1998).

Like the ghost that haunts Hideo Nakata’s feature film, his models marched with their faces hidden by long black hair.

Unisex label “Art School” surprised the London public by parading men in dresses and miniskirts for its very first solo show at Fashion Week. (ant)

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Pikachu and provocation at London’s Fashion Week for men

LONDON - Pokémon prints, khaki, flowing cuts and a raft of young talent were among the standout features of London’s Fashion Week Men’s, which ended on Monday after three days of catwalk shows.

With the big names of British fashion, most notably Burberry, abandoning the men’s version of Fashion Week in favour of presenting mixed collections during the main event, the path was clear for young designers to make their mark with their Autumn/ Winter 2019 wardrobes.

Nigerian-born designer Mowalola Ogunlesi, who graduated in 2017 from the prestigious Central Saint Martins, was one of those to grasp the opportunity.

Ogunlesi, stylist on a recent video for rapper Skepta, has been earmarked as one of London’s rising fashion stars, displaying his collection under the banner of the Fashion East talent incubator.

On the menu, a sexy and inventive wardrobe celebrating African culture with tawny patterns and tight trousers with low waists in khaki, blue and grey.

Christopher Raeburn presented his eco-fashion wardrobe, marked by sophisticated canvas pants and winter parkas worn with Cuban caps.

Green gave way to olive at Hussein Chalayan’s show and his minimalist, geometric wardrobe that included trousers made of removable parts to adapt to the weather.

The Turkish-British designer’s muted camouflage palette was broken by bold flashes of fluorescent yellow.

Also playing on contrasts, Danish designer Astrid Andersen matched traditional autumn brown with vibrant blue azure, as though

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MANGUPURA — Recently there was a widespread photo on cliff break in the Uluwatu Temple area. Responding to this information, Operation Manager of the Uluwatu area tourist attraction, Wayan Wijana, said the news made him shocked. According to him, the break on the photo circulating in the virtual world is not actually like that.

Gusti Putu Agus Wiadi

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Due to declining power capability, PLN conducts rolling blackouts

SEMARAPURA — The community of Nusa Penida subdistrict will return to experience alternating blackouts. It happens because of decline in power capacity in the Indonesia Power’s plant in Nusa Penida subdistrict. This cannot be ascertained how long this rotating blackout will take place.

Unit Manager of PT. PLN (Persero) Klungkung, Gusti Putu Agus Wiadi, stated on Tuesday (Jan. 8) the alternating blackout decision was made so that the electricity needs on the three islands in Nusa Penida subdistrict can still be fulfilled. However, he was reluctant to answer why the power decline occurs, and how long the rotating blackout will take place. He asserted it was still being discussed with the power provider. “We are still meeting with the vendor. We’ll submit the results next,” he said.

Until this news was published, Gusti Wiadi, was not yet willing to deliver the results of his meeting with the vendor or provider.

Meanwhile, the Nusa Penida community also demanded the clarity regarding the rotating blackout. It is closely related to various types of businesses being very dependent on electricity services and other customers. “When we pay electricity bill late, as a customer we are not given any excuse. Now, the power continuously goes down and the PLN asked customers to understand. The rotating blackout hours are unclear. There is no information how long the rotating blackouts will last. Hopefully, PLN

as a company should have little sense of responsibility,” said a customer, Ketut Setia, from Bunga Mekar village.

Previously, PLN has been developing the plants to increase the power of electricity production, from 6 megawatts to 11 or 12 megawatts. At the end of 2018, this development process also led to electricity service to frequent blackout so that resulted in various complaints from customers.

In total, there are currently 7 generating plants with a capacity of 1.7 megawatts per engine. They are all concentrated at Kutampi village.

So, the total capacity is around 12 megawatts. Of this total capacity, the electricity consumption throughout the Nusa Penida Islands (including Lembongan and Ceningan) is actually under normal conditions namely 7.2 megawatts. This is at the peak of the electricity usage load in Nusa Penida occurred during the period of June last year, during high season of tourist visits to Nusa Penida.

In other words, in terms of electricity production capacity, in normal conditions it remains very sufficient for services to all Nusa Penida customers, both for household customers and for businesses and others. The total electricity customers in the Nusa Penida archipelago reach 17,000 where 73 percent are household customers and 21 percent of business (tourism) customers. Meanwhile, the capacity for household use reached 83 percent and business use reached 16 percent. (kmb31)

He admitted to get the information about the break going viral on social media. He said there is no such condition in the field as showed in the photo. “On the photograph, the cracked part looks dry, while the area is currently lush,” he said.

He claimed to get no information about new break. In case there is a new break, of course the temple priest, pecalang or customary security guard, residents fishing in the area will inform. Nevertheless, his did not deny if in the past there

The Uluwatu Temple area.

had been a break on the cliff but the condition is not as illustrated in the photo. “The previous break happened in front side of the Uluwatu Temple, unlike in the photo located behind the Uluwatu Temple,” he said on Tuesday (Jan. 8).

Meanwhile, chief of Pecatu customary village, Made Sumerta, denied the existence of new break.

Condition of the broken cliff indeed had existed since he was a child.

However, he said that such condition had been discussed with related

agencies. He claimed it is considered to be still in normal condition.

He said that related to the implementation of the pujawali or temple anniversary on Tuesday (Jan. 15), the number of pilgrims praying in the innermost courtyard (uttama mandala) is limited as the worship will be centered in the middle courtyard (madya mandala). “We affirm, there is no new break happening to the cliff. It is an old picture having been re-disseminated,” he said. (kmb23)

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“In Denpasar, in this political year, we continue to carry out the ogoh-ogoh competition to preserve the customs, culture and creativity of Denpasar young people,” said the Head of the Denpasar Culture Agency, I Gusti Ngurah Bagus Mataram, on Wednesday (Jan. 9).

Furthermore, the Denpasar municipality strongly supports the creativity of young people especially in making ogoh-ogoh which is also part of the creative economy. In connection with this political year, he has drafted the criteria for the ogoh-ogoh competition and prohibits the making of political ogoh-ogoh. While in maintaining security and

comfort together in the parade and ogoh-ogoh competition, he has coordinated with all the customary components, official, and security forces in Denpasar City. This will later be expected to be able to jointly maintain the security, comfort and conduciveness.

Furthermore, he explained the criteria for the ogoh-ogoh competition are the same as in previous years remaining to refer to the criteria for making ogoh-ogoh based on natural material, which means they do not use materials such as Styrofoam. “The competition remains to be held, but the competition criteria still refer to the previous year and should not be political,” he said while saying that we do not prohibit and continue to carry out the ogoh-ogoh competition.

Meanwhile, the Chief of Yowana Saka Bhuwana customary youth club of Tainsiat hamlet, Ketut Gede Arya Narendra, said he had prepared this year’s ogoh-ogoh theme. “The Denpasar municipality that does not prohibit the making of ogoh-ogoh in this political year celebration, certainly still supports and encourages the creativity of young people in making ogoh-ogoh at every hamlet,” he said. (kmb12)

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After flash floods

Hundreds of families at Penyaringan face water crisis NEGARA - After the flash flood at Penyaringan, Mendoyo subdistrict, hundreds of families or thousands of people at four hamlets experienced a clean water crisis.

This condition makes people have bathe in the river or to the shower. Some people even should hold rainwater for cooking.

As seen at Pangkung Kwa, Penyaringan, Mendoyo, on Wednesday (Jan. 9), residents had to take water by jerrycan to the shower at Taman Pangkung Kwa Temple.

Likewise, according to residents, they took water far enough to the tap of the Municipality Waterworks (PDAM) opened at the intersection. “There is assistance from the district government but only two times. Moreover, we put drums and water container in front of the house with the hope to be filled in if there are water tank trucks passing with water aids,” said a resident of Pangkung Kwa. Ketut Murni, a resident of Pangkung

Kwa, said that all residents at her hamlet experience a water crisis. Moreover, at other hamlets similar water crisis already happened earlier. This has happened a long time. “We sometimes take water to the PDAM tap which is quite far away. Usually, we are in line in the morning or evening,” she explained.

Ngurah Suama who habitually takes water from the spring of Taman Temple said that although it is far enough to take water it is forced rather than having no water. “We all depend on the PDAM. So, after the flash flood, all of them are lacking in water,” he explained.

Headman of Penyaringan, Made Destra, when asked for his confirmation justified there are four hamlets at his village affected by the clean water crisis. They are the Tibubeleng Kaler, Tibubeleng Tengah, Pangkung Kwa and Tibubeleng Kelod. “For the Tibubeleng, it is only a half experiencing

the crisis,” he said.

Of the four hamlets, there are 600 families or thousands of people. He said since the crisis of clean water many people bathe to the river and even collect rainwater for cooking.

“Well, our residents indeed understand this condition. We cannot blame on anyone due to this natural factor. We also had time to ask for help to district government. Some people got twice and once,” explained Destra.

On that account, he hoped the PDAM will speed up the recovery of its waterways so the conditions will return to normal.

“Perhaps the human resources can be increased so that the channel repair can be accomplished immediately and the condition can return to normal. It’s pity on the residents,” he hoped.

On the other hand, the Director of the PDAM Tirta Amertha Jati Jembrana, Ida Bagus Kerta Negara, stated last Wednesday afternoon there are seven damaged network

points of PDAM as affected by landslides following the flash floods. The landslide affected three networks, the connections in 3 bridges and one intake point (where the water is lifted / pumped).

“Since there has been damage, we have immediately worked. Moreover, the repair has been completed at six points and only remains one point. Hopefully, all repairs can be accomplished on January 15,” he hoped.

The unfinished works are at Tibu Perahu River in the area of Tibutanggang where this network flows to 360 connections with revenues of around IDR 20 million a month. As a result of this disaster, the company suffered losses worth hundreds of millions.

The repair to the damage caused by the disaster reached hundreds of millions. Since this is a force majeure or caused by natural factors, it must be handled as related to services. “We also try to provide maximum services,” he explained. (120)

2018, Badung achieves zero rabies

MANGUPURA - Rabies cases in Badung district in 2018 were almost zero even though the bite cases of rabies carrier animal in 2018 remained quite high, reaching 6,579 cases.

Head of the Badung Health Office, I Gede Putra Suteja, confirmed that all bite cases that occurred in 2018 were not positive for rabies. The last case of rabies hit Badung district in 2015. “At

last, the death of rabies occurred in 2015. For now, there is no (positive case and death),” explained Putra Suteja on Wednesday (Jan. 9).

Based on data from the Badung Health Office, the number of cases of rabies carrier animal in Badung district in 2018 reached 6,579 cases. In details, the case in January amounted to 610 people, February (472 people), March (466

people), April (581 people), May (619 people), June (609 people), July (643 people), August (614 people), September (610 people), October (586 people), November (404 people), while the bite cases in December amounted to 365 people.

“The number of cases by rabies carrier animals is indeed fluctuating, so it is not always in such number (high-Ed),” he said.

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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa, Bali announces appointment of new Sales Manager– MICE

Denpasar consistently holds ogoh-ogoh competition

DENPASAR - As a form of support in providing space for creativity of young people in Denpasar, despite entering the 2019 political year, the Denpasar municipality continues to hold an ogoh-ogoh or pâpiér mache demon compeition ahead of the Nyepi Day. The enthusiasm of Denpasar young people in making the ogoh-ogoh has been seen in several hamlets.

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On the other hand, the Badung Agriculture and Food Agency has routinely vaccinated rabies transmitting animals. Acting Head of the Badung Agriculture and Food Agency, Putu Oka Swadiana, said the vaccination against rabiestransmitting animals reached 85 percent of the population of around 87 heads. “The target is at least 70 percent and we have reached 85 percent,” he said.

He admitted to face obstacles in the field related to some dogs that are difficult to catch, making it hard for the officers to vaccinate. In 2018, Badung still had two positive cases of rabies in dogs, namely in June 2018 at Belok Sidan and Jimbaran. “Community participation is also considered to be quite low in this rabies-transmitting animal vaccination program,” he concluded. (kmb27)

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Jamal Hussain, General Manager of Nusa Dua Beach & Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Eka Tresna to the role of Sales Manager– MICE. Eka is a dedicated hospitality industry professional. He holds a Master’s degree inInternational Relations from GadjahMada University– Yogyakarta. Eka will leverage his expertise in supporting the Mice business at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa. The Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa is the pioneer of luxury accommodation within

the Nusa Dua area. This 5-star diamond resort, has been welcoming kings, queens, presidents and other dignitaries since its grand opening. Nestled within beautifully landscaped gardens, the resort, with its 382 guestrooms and suites, features all the elegance of a Balinese palace, while offering modern amenities. The Nusa Dua Spa is designed to highlight its rich Balinese tradition with a variety of indigenous treatments. Dining at Nusa Dua Hotel & Spa is an epicurean journey with a choice of five restaurants and four bars under the close watch of an award-winning culinary team.

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Margot Robbie to play Barbie in new live-action film

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No-deal Brexit would be ‘disastrous’: UK minister

LOS ANGELES - Margot Robbie will star as Barbie in a new live-action film about the iconic doll. The Wolf Of Wall Street and Suicide Squad star will also serve as a producer on the project, which is a joint venture between Hollywood studio Warner Bros and toy manufacturer Mattel.

Britain’s business minister on Thursday warned that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without an agreement would be “disastrous” for the country, contradicting official government policy.

Robbie, 28, said she was “honoured” to take on the role of Barbie, who has become a worldwide phenomenon since debuting at the American International Toy Fair in New York in 1959.

“Playing with Barbie promotes confidence, curiosity and communication throughout a child’s journey to self-discovery,” said the Australian actress.

“Over the brand’s almost 60 years, Barbie has empowered kids to imagine themselves in aspirational roles from a princess to president.

“I’m so honoured to take on this role and produce a film that I believe will have a tremendously positive impact on children and audiences worldwide.

“I can’t imagine better partners than Warner Bros and Mattel to bring this film to the big screen.”

The film will mark the first time the toy has been brought to the big screen outside the realm of animation, having made a number of memorable appearances in the Toy Story series.

Mattel has also produced several straight-toDVD cartoons starring the doll. (net)

A no-deal Brexit would be “a disastrous situation in which we move to the most rudimentary terms of trade with our closest partners,” Greg Clark told BBC radio.

In such a scenario, Britain would

Margot Robbie will be the first person to play Barbie in a live-action film.

be forced to trade with the EU on World Trade Organization terms, which could mean much higher tariffs for some products like cars.

As things stand, Britain will crash out of the bloc on March

29 if parliament fails to approve an agreement the government has struck with the European Union.

MPs are set to vote on the agreement on Tuesday.

“It is my strong view that we need to come together now, we need to act to avoid no-deal because I don’t think there is anything remotely like a majority in parliament that will tolerate it,” he said.

Clark urged MPs to “put differences aside”, adding: “We should conduct ourselves in the way our reputation internationally has always been -- to be pragmatic and dependable”.

As Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits Britain on Thursday, Clark also said of Japanese businesses: “We need to resolve this concern, this very real concern

that they have of us crashing out on March 29”. (afp) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http:// globalfmbali.listen2myradio.com or live video streaming at http:// radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.

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Prosecutor asks R Kelly’s alleged abuse victims to come forward

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R Kelly said he was being treated unfairly as he had not been convicted of any crimes.

ILLINOIS - An Illinois prosecutor has urged alleged victims of abuse by R Kelly to come forward. The call, by illonois prosecutor Kim Foxx, follows the release of Surviving R Kelly, a documentary detailing allegations of abuse, predatory behaviour and paedophilia that have followed the singer for years.

Authorities say they have been inundated with calls following the documentary, which aired in the US last week.

Mr Kelly has vehemently denied allegations against him.

Speaking on Tuesday, Ms Foxx said her office had spoken with two families who claim to have lost contact with relatives who spent time with the singer.

“Please come forward,” she said, addressing possible victims of Mr Kelly’s alleged abuse.

“We cannot seek justice without you.”

“There’s nothing that can be done to investigate these allega-

tions without the cooperation of both victims and witnesses,” she said, explaining that there is no active investigation and that launching one would require the co-operation of alleged victims and witnesses.

Ms Foxx added it took courage to re-experience trauma by reporting assault and domestic violence, but said dedicated professionals were on hand to work with alleged victims should they come forward. (net)

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