Edisi 18 Juni 2012 | International Bali Post

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Monday, June 18, 2012

Kate Winslet, Kenneth Branagh get royal honors Associated Press Writer

LONDON — Kate Winslet has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for her titanic contribution to the arts. The actress, who won a best actress Academy Award in 2009 for “The Reader” and made her breakthrough as the feisty Rose in 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE, in the queen’s Birthday Honors List, published Saturday.

Winslet said the honor made her “very proud to be a Brit.” “I am both surprised and honored to stand alongside so many men and woman who have achieved great things for our country,” the 36-year-old star said.

Actor and director Kenneth Branagh was made a knight and will be known as Sir Kenneth. A respected Shakespearean actor whose films as a director range from “Henry V” and “Hamlet” to the comic-book fantasy “Thor,” Branagh said he felt “humble, elated, and incredibly lucky” to get the honor.

It puts him in a pantheon of theatrical knights alongside the late Sir Laurence

Olivier, whom Branagh played in “My Life With Marilyn.”

“When I was a kid, I dreamed of pulling on a shirt for the Northern Ireland football team,” said the Belfast-born, 51-year-old actor. “I could only imagine how proud you might feel. Today it feels like they just gave me the shirt, and my heart’s fit to burst.”

The honors are bestowed by twice yearly by the queen — at New Year’s and on her official birthday in June — but recipients are selected by civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public. Most go to people who are not in the limelight, for

Price: Rp 3.000,-

Entertainment

WEATHER FORECAST Dps 24 - 33

Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Matt Sayles, Chris Pizzello

This combination of 2012 and 2011 file photos shows hip hop stars Chris Brown, left, and Drake.

NEW YORK — New York City police are investigating whether shots were fired inside a nightclub during a bottle-throwing brawl involving singer Chris Brown and Drake’s entourage. Some witnesses report hearing shots during the dust-up Thursday morning at W.i.P in SoHo, but no one reported seeing a gun. Police are looking into the claims.

Chris Brown, his girlfriend and his bodyguard were among eight injured during the fight inside the club. Police say members of Drake’s entourage stopped Brown as he was leaving. The fight escalated and bottles were thrown.

Brown spoke with police; Drake has not. Drake’s representatives say he was on his way out when the fight broke out and did not injure anyone.

A manager of a club in the same building was arrested Friday on an unrelated violation.

Spain PM brushes off IMF austerity advice for now Page 12

Spain set for tougher test against Croatia Page 8

Czech delight as Poland dream shattered

services to their community or industry, but they also reward a sprinkling of famous faces.

Songwriter and philanthropist Richard Stilgoe, who wrote lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats,” ‘’Starlight Express” and “The Phantom Of The Opera,” was awarded a knighthood, while golfer Luke Donald was recognized for spending almost a year at the top of golf’s world rankings.

The Englishman, who has spent 48 weeks as No. 1 since May last year, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

“I am truly honored to be awarded an MBE by Her Majesty, particularly in her Jubilee year,” Donald said Friday from the U.S. Open in San Francisco.

Those becoming dames — the female equivalent of a knight — include Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid, who designed the Aquatic Center for the 2012 London Olympics, and Labour Party politician Tessa Jowell, who was Olympics minister until 2010.

NYPD probe report of gunshots in Chris Brown brawl

e-mail: info_ibp@balipost.co.id online: http://www.internationalbalipost.com. http://epaper.internationalbalipost.com.

Monday, June 18, 2012 300 Bangladesh garment factories shut down after unrest Page 6

Reuters

AP Photo/Michael Sohn

16

16 Pages Number 126 4th year

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

EURO 2012 NEWS SEE P8-9

Greek players celebrate their 1-0 win at the end of the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Greece and Russia in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

WROCLAW - The revitalised Czech Republic surprised even their own fans by reaching the Euro 2012 quarter-finals as Group A winners on Saturday as the hopes and dreams of co-hosts Poland came crashing down to earth with a thunderous thud. Petr Jiracek’s neat 72nd-minute strike sealed a 1-0 win and sent Poland out to the delight of a small corner of the rain-soaked Wroclaw stadium, where the majority of red and white clad fans could only rue a host of missed chances in the first half.

Poland, so full of joy and youthful exuberance during this tournament both on and off the pitch, can also look back on wasted opportunities in the opening draw with Greece and coach Franciszek Smuda said he was stepping down.

“My adventure with the national team is over,” Smuda said afterwards. “It is a bitter pill to swallow.

We were too sure about the possibility of winning.

We had some opportunities in the first half, we didn’t take advantage of them and we lost the game.”

The only crumb of comfort for the broken supporters, who arrived for kickoff as huge bolts of lightning seemed to foretell their impending doom, was that old rivals Russia were also eliminated with a 1-0 defeat by quarter-finalists Greece.

Continued on page 6

Foreign tourist visit increases 11 percent

Bali Post

JAKARTA - Within the first three months of this year, the foreign tourist visit reached 1.90 million, or an increase of 11.01 percent compared to the same period last year coming to 1.71 million people. It was stated by Director of Indonesia Imaging, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Esthy Reko Astuty, after the launch of Augmented Reality mobile application services entitled Indonesia In Your Hand in Jakarta.

According to Esthy, movement of domestic tourists had also showed an increase in keeping with the improvement in per capita income of the people of Indonesia. “A

lot of travelers rely on the internet connection on their mobile phones to find out information about tourist destinations,” she said.

Esthy said that tourism promo-

tion in Indonesia should primarily used digital media, especially mobile phones, because digital media was very effective to reach the tourist target that would be coming to Indonesia.

The Indonesia In Your Hand application was an important breakthrough because when compared to the production cost of 5,000 pieces of information leaflets on tourist destinations that have been applied, with the use of Indonesia In Your Hand application tourists could get information for free.

To continue to develop the tourism in Indonesia, said Esthy, the Ministry

of Tourism and Creative Economy supported the promotional efforts by the Indonesia In Your Hand Augmented Reality mobile application services. Development of the application, said Esthy, aimed at facilitating tourists to find out information related to tourism destination and tourism supporting facilities through their mobile phone device.

Continued on page 6

See schedule and news of Bali Art Festival in P3.

2

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Bali News

Four months, 138 HIV positive at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar (Bali Post )

IBP/File

The Adipura Monument where the Soekarno Road will be build.

Criticized, Jalan Bypass Soekarno constantly continues Tabanan (Bali Post)—

Criticism expressed by some legislators of Tabanan House related to the Jalan Bypass Soekarno eventually receded. Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, officially named the national road. Such decision was set forth in the Regent Decree No. 170/20112 dated May 29, 2012. It stipulated the road section starting from the Vishnu Murti statue in Kediri to Adipura statue at Pesiapan was named Jalan Ir. Sukarno.

As planned, the inauguration of the road naming would be held on Monday (Jun 18). Spokesperson of Tabanan Government, Putu Dian Setiawan, justified about the schedule of the road naming inauguration. He asserted the naming with Sukarno served as an expression of respect and honor as well as commemoration of services extended by the Proclaimer Father. “It poses our sincere tribute to Bung Karno,” he said on Friday (Jun 15).

During the road inauguration, said Dian, the Tabanan bypass road section would be completely closed for 10 hours starting 6:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. local time.

The closure started from the intersection of Vishnu Murti Statue in Kediri to Adipura Statue at

Pesiapan. “The road inauguration ceremony is centered at the Adipura monument,” said Dian.

During the closure, the road users would be diverted to alternative route to the town of Tabanan.

Since the traffic flow was ascertained to be crowded, Jalan Gajah Mada downtown would be made two-way lane. He hoped the entire community could provide support and acknowledgement related to the closure.

Meanwhile, the Head of Tabanan Transportation, Communications and Informatics Agency, Agus Harta Wiguna, explained the road users from Denpasar would be diverted to the town of Tabanan through Vishnu Murti Statue.

Then, road users from Gilimanuk would be diverted to the town

through Adipura Statue.

As reported previously, a legislator of the Tabanan Golkar faction, Ketut Loka Antara, deplored the naming plan to Jalan Bypass Kediri-Pesiapan with the name of Soekarno. Conversely, Chairman of the Branch Executive Board of Tabanan Pancasila Youth proposed to the Regent of Tabanan to use the name of local hero or Bali tourism name, where one of which was Jatiluwih or Bedugul. This politician argued the figure of Sukarno had been honored as a national hero.

On that account, he suggested to local government to highlight local heroes or local potential for the road naming. According to him, this measure could serve as one of the promotional efforts of Tabanan. (kmb30)

In just four months January-April 2012 the VCT Clinic of Sanglah Hospital received 138 HIV Positive patients with 26 out of 131 patients positive of HIV on January, 40 out of 138 on February, 37 out of 99 on March and 35 out of 123 on April as stated by Head of Non Hospitalized Patients, dr. Dayu Miswarihati, met last Friday (15/6). This total is mostly on males with its risk factor on heterosexual intercourse with age range 20-39 years old.

In 2011 it was noted 53 patients died due to HIV and usually hospitalized in normal rooms usually who uses government health insurances such as Nusa Indah room that became the place for infectious disease patients such as rabies, bird flu, TB , tropical diseases and HIV unless they have the budget to be on VIP rooms. For TB patients they were treated at one space as it is infectious through droplets or saliva and so separated yet those who got TB during HIV infected will be separated as HIV patients are weak and its treatment is different. Right now the only medicine that could decrease HIV virus inside the body is ARV (Anti Retro Viral) where it should be drunk all their life. According to Ni Nyoman Sri Sutarni, AMK, CST Care Support and Treatment of Sanglah Hospital stated since VCT was opened in August 2004, those active consuming ARV reached 1215 people out of the 1800 people initialed noted down. “Some died, lost contact due to moving places or not extending it and so until now those active consuming are that much,” Sutarni stated.

Not all HIV patients took ARV at Sanglah Hospital but also at Yayasan Kerti paraja Foudnation. ARV has three tips and if there are resistance going on, then it has to be changed to ARV line 2 that is more expensive. This resistance could be caused due to not drinking it routinely or it doesn’t suit the patient. Until now HIV Patients with this type of medicine reached 52 people which four of them are children. These medicines were given for free yet for line 2 supplies are not as much so it has to be given as needed and efficiently. (san)

Ahead of planting season, Bali fertilizer stock adequate Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Ahead of planting season, the fertilizer stock is ascertained to be in safe condition up to few months to come. Therefore, farmers are appealed not to worry about shortages of fertilizer and the threat of price hike. It is indicated by the fertilizer stocks remaining to be stacked in the marketing office warehouse of Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (PKT) of Bali branch.

“Fertilizer stock existing in our warehouse has included the allocation to meet the needs of the Corporate-based Food Production Improvement Program (GP3K) in next July,” said the Head of PKT Bali Branch Offices, Imam Sujono.

He further said the needs of urea fertilizer in Bali to meet the market demand in July ranged from 2,000 to 2,500 tons. Meanwhile, the stock owned by PKT Bali fertilizer per June 13, 2012 had exceeded the estimated needs for the upcoming planting season and GP3K. Regarding the current stock of fertilizer, Imam said that urea fertilizer belonging to PKT Bali Branch amounted to 5,010 tons, while NPK reached 64,850 tons. “We are optimistic to meet the needs of farmers, considering the existing stock has far exceeded the demand. Moreover, in the near future the supply of NPK fertilizer would be increased again as much as 500 tons from East Java and 1,500 tons from Bontang. Similarly, urea supply will also be added 3,200 tons. At the moment, they are still being unloaded at Celukan Bawang Harbor,” he explained.

Previously a number of farmers worried about the scarcity of fertilizers in the market, whereas the fertilizer stocks in Bali had been adequate and even exceeded the need. It happened because farmers were reluctant to make definitive drafting of group needs (RDKK) as a condition of initial purchase of the subsidized urea fertilizer.

“It’s the main issue in this matter. In fact, Bali farmers are unable to be independent, so please do not be abandoned. That’s why they need earnest assistance,” said Chairman of the Indonesia Farmers Association (HKTI) of Bali, Prof. Suparta. (kmb28)

 Founder : K.Nadha,  General Manager :Palgunadi Chief Editor: Diah Dewi Juniarti  Editors: Gugiek Savindra,Alit Susrini, Alit Sumertha, Daniel Fajry, Mawa, Sri Hartini, Suana, Sueca, Sugiartha, Wirya, Yudi Winanto Denpasar: Dira Arsana, Giriana Saputra, Subrata, Sumatika, Asmara Putra. Bangli: Pujawan, Buleleng: Adnyana, Gianyar: Agung Dharmada, Karangasem: Budana, Klungkung: Bali Putra Ariawan. Jakarta: Nikson, Hardianto, Ade Irawan. NTB: Agus Talino, Izzul Khairi, Raka Akriyani. Surabaya: Bambang Wilianto.  Development: Alit Purnata, Mas Ruscitadewi.  Office: Jalan Kepundung 67 A Denpasar 80232.

Telephone (0361)225764, Facsimile: 227418, P.O.Box: 3010 Denpasar 80001. Bali Post Jakarta, Advertizing: Jl.Palmerah Barat 21F. Telp 021-5357602, Facsimile: 021-5357605 Jakarta Pusat. NTB: Jalam Bangau No. 15 Cakranegara Telp. (0370) 639543, Facsimile: (0370) 628257. Publisher: PT Bali Post

Activities

International

IBP

Monday, June 18, 2012

15

Inna Grand Bali Beach

SANUR - Inna Grand Bali Beach is situated on the long white sandy beach of Sanur, Bali’s most popular area and shaded by coconut palm, from the luxurious ten-storey central tower building, the highest in Bali, landscaped tropical garden and cottages spread out over 45 hectares land.

Originally opened on 1 November 1966, re-launched, after major upgrading, on 4 October 1993. INNA Grand Bali Beach is the most complete resort complex in Bali, featuring state-of-the-art visitor facilities, but also numerous artistic amenities that bring to life the cultural excellence of the Balinese people and their many talented neighbors.

Inna Grand Bali Beach offers a good value and genuine hospitality. The east facing location provides guests with the best opportunity to see magical Bali sunrise. 523 room in 3 types of accommodation; 100 cottages, 197 rooms of 4 blocks two storey buildings and 226 rooms of a ten storey Tower Wing, including a Presidential Suite and spacious suites. All rooms have individually controllable air conditioning, humidity control, private bath/shower, satellite TV, fridge/mini bar, hair dyer, tea & coffee making facility, inhouse movie channel, international direct dial telephones, bathrobes, balcony or terrace. Tower Wing rooms also have in room safes and card key door locks.

Guests can enjoy views of the blue sea or the lush tropical gardens, so come and enjoy the Grandeur of Bali, Inna Grand Bali Beach.

Courtesy of Inna Grand Bali Beach

Calendar Event for May 20 through June 20, 2012 26 May Tumpek Wayang Pura Majapahit Jembrana Odalan Betara ratu Gede Desa Celuk Sukawati Odalan Betara Ratu Wedyadari Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Denpasar Betara Ratu Alit & Ratu Lingsir Singakerta Ubud Pura Pedarmaan Dalem Sukawati Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarmaan dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel Pegatepan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pemrajan Agung Sulang Kec Dawan Klungkung.

Merajan Pasek Bendesa Kori Agung Pengatepan Pura Pedarmaan Dinasti dalem sri Aji Pura Besakih Pura Penataran Giri Purwa Banyuangi.

Pesraman Dusun Kuto Rejo Banyuangi.

30 May Buda Wage Kelawu.

Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting Desa Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Ped Nusa Penida.

Pura Pasek Gelgel Pangembungan Bongkase Abiansemal.

Pura Pasek Bendesa Reyang Gede Penebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Br. Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pura Gaduhan Jagat Desa Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Tegeh Mancawarna Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Klungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kedonganan Kuta Pura Goa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Odalan Ida Ratu Pucak Pameneh Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Pejeng Merajan Pasek Gelgel Songan Merajan Pasek Prateka Pekandelan Sidemen Merajan Pasek Prateka Taman Sari Sukasada.

Pura dadia Pasek Gelgel Sidemen Karangasem Merajan Pasek Gelgel Tampuagan Tembuku, Bangli.

5 Jun Anggar Kasih Dukut.

Pr. Dalem Batuyang Batubulan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mengening Kediri Tabanan Pr Pasek Undagi Timpag Kerambitan Tabanan Pura Desa/ Pura Pucak Banjar Taman Bedulu Gianyar.

Merajan Pasek Tangkas Kori Agun Sulahan Merajan Pasek Padang Rata Padang Pura Puser Jagat Dalem Dukut Puri Sukun Nusa Penida.

6 Jun Buda Umanis Dukut Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel Sibang Kaja Abiansemal Pura Dalem Samplangan Gianyar 16 Jun Saraswati Pura Pasek Tangkas Gempinis dalang Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel sayan Bongkase Abiansemal Pura Watugunung Bima Pura Agung Jagatkarana Surabaya Pura Aditya Jaya Rawamangun Jakarta Timur Pura Pemaksan Banyuning Timur Buleleng Pura Agung Wira Lokha Natha Cimahi Jawa Barat Pura Dadia Agung Bendesa Tangkas Kori Agung Pusat Gerih Desa Gerih Abiansemal Badung.

Pura Giri Jaya Natha Balikpapan Pura Agung Santi Bhuana Brugelette Belgia.

18 Jun Some Ribek.

Pura Jati Jembrana Pura Kawitan Batugaing Bangli Pura Tirta Wening Tambak Sari Surabaya 20 Jun Hari Raya Pagerwesi Pura Laban Sindu Jiwa Kedewatan Ubud Pura Kehen Bangli Pura Wirabuana Magelang Jawa Tengah Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu Denpasar Timur Pura Jogan Agung Ketewel Sukawati Pura Gadung Pengiasan Dauh Puri Denpasar Pura Pasek Gelgel Buruan Kaja Tabanan Pura Pasek Gobleg Kerambitan tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Meliling Tabanan

Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc.

The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion.

The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines.

In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land.

Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.

14

Monday, June 18, 2012

Life Style

International

Bali News

International

Second death in Scottish Legionnaires’ outbreak

The 34th Bali Art Festival

Agence France Press

A second person has died following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Scotland which has led to almost 90 confirmed or suspected cases, health authorities said Friday. The outbreak in Edinburgh has already claimed the life of a 56-year-old man and there have been 41 confirmed cases and 48 suspected cases so far, the local health authority said.

Ten people remain in a critical condition in intensive care. The latest death, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, was reportedly a man in his 40s.

Health officials said he had significant pre-existing health problems.

Scotland’s health minister Nicola Sturgeon said the number of cases was unlikely to rise. “Despite this sad and tragic development, it remains the case that we believe the outbreak to have peaked. However, we continue to monitor the situation carefully,” she said.

Britain’s Health and Safety Executive and Edinburgh City Council are still investigating the source of the outbreak, with their probe so far focusing on industrial cooling towers in the southwest of the city.

Improvement notices have been issued to two firms, a distillery and a pharmaceutical company, about the cooling towers, although authorities have said they are not necessarily the source.

Legionnaires’ disease is contracted through the inhalation of contaminated water droplets and is not known to be transmitted from person to person.

AP Photo/Ng Han Guan

Shenzhou 9 spacecraft rocket launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, China, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

China sends first woman into space Associated Press Writer

JIUQUAN, China — China launched its most ambitious space mission yet on Saturday, carrying its first female astronaut and two male colleagues in an attempt to dock with an orbiting module and work on board for more than a week.

The Shenzhou 9 capsule lifted off as scheduled at 6:37 p.m.

(1037 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert. All systems functioned normally and, just over 10 minutes later, it opened its solar panels and entered orbit.

The launch was declared a success by space program chief Chang Wanquan, a People’s Liberation Army general who sits on the ruling Communist Party’s powerful central military commission — underscoring the program’s close military ties.

Female astronaut Liu Yang, 33, and two male crew members — mission commander and veteran astronaut Jing Haipeng, 45, and newcomer Liu Wang, 43 — are to dock the spacecraft with a prototype space lab launched last year in a key step toward building

a permanent space station. All three are experienced pilots and officers in the Chinese air force.

Two of the astronauts will live and work inside the module to test its life-support systems while the third will remain in the capsule to deal with any unexpected emergencies. China is hoping to join the United States and Russia as the only countries to send independently maintained space stations into orbit. It is already one of just three nations to have launched manned spacecraft on their own.

Another manned mission to the module is planned later this year, while possible future missions could include sending a man to the moon.

The space program is a source of enormous national pride for China, reflecting its rapid economic and technological prog-

ress and ambition to rank among the world’s leading nations.

The selection of the first female astronaut is giving the program an additional publicity boost.

On a state visit in Denmark, President Hu Jintao congratulated everyone connected with the mission.

“I urge you to carry forward the spirit ... and make new contributions to advance the development of our country’s manned space mission,” Hu said in a statement read to technicians at Jiuquan.

The astronauts are expected to reach the module, called Tiangong 1, on Monday. Now orbiting at 343 kilometers (213 miles) above Earth, the module is only a prototype, and plans call for it to be replaced by a larger permanent space station due for completion around 2020.

Associated Press Writer

IBP/File

AP Photo/National Marine Fisheries Service, File

FILE- This 2002, file photo, provided by the National Marine Fisheries Service shows a juvenile Hawaiian monk seal with a camera strapped to its back at French Frigate Shoals, Hawaii, one of the outermost islands in the Hawaiian island chain.

Artists performed Leko Dance during Bali Art Festival (BAF). Leko reconstruction that considered ancient being performed in Bali Art Festival (BAF) on Saturday.

Leko dance performed in BAF

3

Gong Kebyar of Gianyar shows amazing presentation Bali Post

Scientists to strap cameras to Hawaiian seals HONOLULU — Hawaiian monk seals need an image makeover. Some fishermen blame the endangered species for stealing their catch. There are unfounded rumors that they devour and deplete fish stocks. And at least four of them have been killed by humans in Hawaii since late last year.

To help correct the misconceptions, government scientists plan to glue submersible cameras onto the seals’ backs, using the footage to prove to fishermen the animals are not harming their way of life. It may even end up on reality TV. “It’s following seals to have them tell their own story,” Charles Littnan, lead scientist for the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program. They expect to see the seals dive for eels and fish on the ocean floor.

The “Crittercams,” provided by the National Geographic Society, are the latest tactic to protect a population that is down to just 1,100 in Pacific Ocean waters around Hawaii. The killings were painful blows to a species on course to disappear in 50 to 100 years.

The deaths have come as resentment simmers while the species experiences a modest rebound around Kauai, Oahu and other islands where Hawaii’s humans live.

There have been cases of people pestering seals: state officials found an Oahu teenager throwing rocks at a seal at a wildlife sanctuary in January. On Friday, the state said a court fined him $1,000 and sentenced him to 80 hours of community service for trespassing and harassing the monk seal.

Archaeological evidence — like monk seal bones in a human trash pit dating between the 15th and 18th centuries — shows the seals were around on these islands long ago. But most were hunted for their meat and fur by the early 1900s. The seals were then generally only found among tiny, remote atolls northwest of Hawaii’s main islands.

Monday, June 18, 2012

GIANYAR - Presentation of Gong Kebyar gamelan music for adult category by Alit Sundari Troupe of Gianyar Regency was truly amazing when appearing in the Amphitheater of Denpasar Art Center, Wednesday night (Jun 14). Gong Kebyar represented by Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe, Batubulan directed by I Nyoman Sunarta faced with contingent of Gringsing Bang Gamelan Troupe, Bangbang, Bangli Regency, managed to attract myriad spectators thronging the Ardha Candra Amphitheater in the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XXXIV. In front of thousands of spectators, the Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe presented various Creation Gamelan compositions accompanied with some dances created by the artists of Bali.

As the premiere presentation was Gitanjali Creation Gamelan entitled Kidung Kasmaran (Love Song) composed by I Wayan Darya, representing an expression of profound longing for love idol of the heart. Kidung Kasmaran was collaboration of music and beautifully nuanced pop song packed with mellow melodies composition.

Subsequently, it was resumed with Creation Legong entitled Pradhana under direction of I Komang Dedi Diana and Ni

Kadek Darmanti. Another intriguing presentation was Creation Gamelan drawing the admiration of spectators entitled Badeng directed by I Made Subandi. As a finale, the Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe staged a fragment entitled Purana Khayangan Payogan Agung telling about the history of a sanctum named Payogan Agung Temple.

According to the Head of Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe, preparation for the Gong Kebyar show involving approximately150 personnel as representatives of Gianyar Regency was commenced in January. He said he was very happy and pleased to be the envoy of Gianyar Regency. Besides, he was also proud because he could present the best in the Gong Kebyar parade for adult category. Such performance was a good opportunity to foster his men to demonstrate and hone their potential for regeneration.

T h e R e g e n t o f G i a n y a r, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati was very delighted with the very intriguing performance of Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe. Even, the audience did not leave their seat until the show came to an end. The Regent also appreciated the appearance of envoy from Bangli Regency whose show was no less attractive than that of Gianyar Regency. (kmb16)

Antara

DENPASAR - Leko reconstruction that considered ancient being performed in Bali Art Festival (BAF) on Saturday. “This ancient art was performed by artists from Tinungan, Tabanan Regency,” explained committee of BAF, Putu Sedana.

The performance was held during noon time and able to atract many viewers. Besides, Leko performance, there were also another shows, such as workshop that pre-

sented by Nyoman Gunarsa, legendary painter from Klungkung.

On the afternoon, in Ayodya stage visitors joined the Lontar symposium. Meanwhile on the

evening, spectators watched eagerly on Catur Asrama dance, Semar Pagulingan dance, and final session of Jegeg Bagus’ competition.

Monday, June 18, 2012 Time

Place Activity

11.00 WITA

Ratna Kanda Stage

11.00 WITA

Angsoka Stage Arja Reconstruction Performance

16.00 WITA

Ayodya Stage Developed Arts Performance

20.00 WITA

Ayodya Stage New Dance Creation

20.00 WITA

ISI Open Stage Balaganjur with Dance Performance

20.00 WITA

Ksirarnawa Hall Awarding Ceremony to Maestro Artists

Ramayana Ballet Performance

IBP/Net

Artists performed Gong Kebyar dance. Presentation of Gong Kebyar gamelan music for adult category by Alit Sundari Troupe of Gianyar Regency was truly amazing when appearing in the Amphitheater of Denpasar Art Center, Wednesday night (Jun 14).

4

Bali News

Monday, June 18, 2012

International

International

Three Shops engulfed by fire Semarapura, DenPost

W

RLD

Norway King Harald and Queen Sonya congratulate Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, right, after her speech at the Peace Nobel Prize lecture at the city hall in Oslo, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

by locals watching and to anticipate unwanted things, Klungkung Police officers blocked the road and divert routes.

Sadly shrines owned by Ketut Oka (75) from Jabon located 25 meters from the incident caught fire as well. One three parts shrine and one two parts shrine had its rooftop burnt and to anticipate it locals had to collapse it so it can be turned off. It is suspected this shrine owned by BR Indra Udayana. Owner of Ashram Gandhi, caught fire due to a spark of fire blown towards it. Meanwhile officers thinks the cause of the fire was from an incense as locals stated they saw the couple Putu Martawan and Ayu Ratna Dewi were praying around 2 pm local time at the location. This is still being investigated while losses cost reaching hundred millions of rupiah. (119)

The firemen are trying to put of the fire in Klungkung Regency

Uncontrolled, Gajah Mada parking disciplined Tabanan (Bali Post) –

Graded uncontrollable the parking location of Gajah Mada Street south side at Tabanan disciplined by Police Civil Service last Friday (15/6). This operation got no complaints from those regulated where the service also gave understandings to parkers working at location. “This opera-

tion is guidance and socialization, from today this part will be cleaned from vehicles parking,” Head of the Service, Wayan Sudarya, stated.

To be true there are no regional regulations that regulates about parking spaces yet this disciplinary was done based on the traffic signs there are which should be applied. Not only vehicles parking

Suu Kyi vows reconciliation in Nobel speech, 21 years on

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

on pedestrians, service officers also disciplined sellers on pedestrians and moved them to insides shops. Even though there are a bit of protest yet sellers then obeyed.

The disciplinary cause parkers shocked. “To me it doesn’t matter although of course the Transportation Agency who will divide the parking location again,” one parker stated. (kmb30) The traffic jam often happen in Gajah Mada area due to the unorganized parking

IBP/File

IBP/File

Regarding the little girl almost being raped

Investigators proactively examine victim Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Investigation against an attempt of rape case experienced by a little girl from Australia with initial AW, 9, once lived through a problem because the family of victim previously covered up the victim’s case. The victim did not want to be examined at Abiansemal Police by reason that she still traumatized.

Ultimately, the investigators were forced to proactively visit the victim for the examination.

Chief of Abiansemal Police, Putu Astawa, confirmed if his party proactively handled the case in examining the victim. It was taken because the investigator would like to immediately finalize the case. Moreover, the victim and her family were said to just spend holiday in Bali. “Examination of the victim is carried in her villa because she was not willing to be examined at police station,” said Chief Astawa, Friday (Jun 15).

When asked about the information saying if the victim was reluctant to report the case, Chief Astawa denied it.

He explained the victim’s party was not reluctant to report the case. However, they assessed the investigation would

take long time. “The correct one is that her party did not want to report. Yet, since they were holidaying here (Bali— Ed), they thought the process would take a long time. After we coaxed and made consultation with the consulate, they were ultimately willing to be examined,” he said.

His party also convinced if the investigation would not take long time. With the availability of evidence and witness’ testimony, it had been sufficient and then the process would be faster. Thus, the investigator was also working quickly to finalize the file. “We’ve examined the witness’s testimony. About seven witnesses have been examined, including the security officer who found the victim crying,” he added.

Meanwhile culprit of the rape attempt named Peter Marselanus Sogen, 33, from Kupang had been detained in Abiansemal Police. He was also still undergoing intensive investigation in the investigator’s room. The culprit admitted that he erred due to be under influence of alcoholic drink. “The culprit denied if his deed was deliberately planned. He said it was only spontaneity because the culprit was in drunken condition,” he concluded. (kmb21)

Agence France Presse

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday pledged to keep up her struggle for democracy as she finally delivered her Nobel Peace Prize speech, 21 years after winning the award while under house arrest.

After a year that has seen sweeping changes in her Southeast Asian homeland, Suu Kyi pledged to work for national healing but also pointed to remaining political prisoners and continued ethnic strife in her country.

“My party, the National League for Democracy, and I stand ready and willing to play any role in the process of national reconciliation,” said Suu

Kyi, delivering her speech in Oslo for the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.

Wearing flowers in her hair, a sarong and a purple silk scarf, she looked emotional as she received a thunderous standing ovation in the cavernous Oslo City Hall, packed with dignitaries, royals and Burmese exiles.

The veteran activist also said she encouraged “cautious optimism” in

her country’s transition from military rule towards democracy under the quasi-civilian government of ex-general President Thein Sein.

“If I advocate cautious optimism it is not because I do not have faith in the future but because I do not want to encourage blind faith,” she said.

Although the government has signed ceasefires with scores of ethnic rebel groups, she pointed to continued bloodshed -- conflict with the northern Kachin Independence Army and communal unrest between Buddhists and a Muslim minority.

13

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef to be buried on Sunday Reuters

Banjar Jabon, Sampalan Tengah Village residents in Dawan, Klungkung, last Saturday (16/6) afternoon was shocked after a fire caught buildings located on the roadside, for exact on the south of an Indomaret shop, causing a Kijang car, essentials, gas tubes, health equipments and medicines burnt down. Information stated that the incident happened in at 3 pm in the afternoon known by a motorcycle mechanic named Nengah Sari (38) from Telun Wayah, Talibeng Village, Karangasem who ahs a shop on the south side of the burnt building which at the time he was fixing a motorcycle owned by Gusti Ketut Kerta.

The building consists of three shop spaces which the north used as a medication place by a health worker named Kadek Sumerta from Banjar Meregan, Klungkung, then the middle an essential shop owned by Wayan Nemu (57) from Jabon, while the other one was garage owned by Nemu and his son Putu Martawan who works as a contracted worker at Industrial and Trade Agency of Klungkung. At the time a Kijang car was parked inside the garage which so Sari tried to save it. Yet knowing there are several gas tubes inside one of the spaces, Sari avoided risking his life as the fire got bigger. The fire was then turned off after two fire brigades came one hour later and helped by locals. Workers carefully turned off the fire knowing the situation moreover a number of explosion sounds seemed to be happening. The road was filled

Monday, June 18, 2012

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah will bury his former heir, Crown Prince Nayef, in Mecca on Sunday, and must now name a new successor to rule the world’s biggest oil exporter. The most likely candidate to take the position to succeed the 89-year-old king is Prince Salman, 76, and like all former kings a son of Saudi Arabia’s founder Abdulaziz ibn Saud.

“There will be a meeting where the next crown prince will be decided. If you take a historical perspective it has always been done in an orderly and organized manner. Prince Salman fits the profile in many ways,” said Khaled Almaeena, editor in chief of the Saudi Gazette.

Salman, who is seen as a pragmatist with a strong grasp of the intricate balance of competing princely and clerical interests that dominate Saudi politics, was named defense minister last year.

The appointment of a new crown prince is not likely to

change the kingdom’s position on foreign or domestic policy, but King Abdullah’s new heir will face a range of major challenges when he one day becomes king.

Saudi Arabia has a rapidly growing population and an economy that is heavily reliant on oil exports. It also faces a threat from al Qaeda and a regional rivalry with Iran.

“Certainly they are going to continue to focus on the relationship with the U.S., and continue to make efforts to properly husband their abundant natural resources of oil,” said Robert Jordan, U.S. ambassador to Riyadh from 2001 to 2003.

Although most analysts believe it highly unlikely that Salman will not be chosen as crown prince, the ultimate decision may rest with a family Allegiance Council called in to approve King Abdullah’s decision.

Unlike in European monarchies, the Saudi succession does not pass from father to eldest son, but has moved along a line of brothers born to Ibn Saud. A previous crown prince, Sultan, died last October.

REUTER/Fahad Shadeed/Files

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud smiles before a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) interior ministers meeting in Riyadh in this May 2, 2012 file photo.

Greeks vote in election that could decide fate of euro Reuters

REUTERS/John Kolesidis

A man walks to cast his ballot in a polling station in Athens June 17, 2012.

ATHENS - Greeks went to the polls on Sunday in an election that could decide whether their heavily indebted country remains in the euro zone or heads for the exit, potentially unleashing shocks that could break up the single currency.

In an election fought over the punishing austerity package demanded by international lenders as the price of keeping Greece from bankruptcy, opinion polls showed the radical leftist SYRIZA party, which wants to scrap the deal, running neck and neck with the conservative New Democracy, which

broadly backs it.

The European Union and International Monetary Fund have insisted that the conditions of the 130 billion bailout accord agreed in March must be accepted fully by a new government or funds will be cut off, driving Greece into bankruptcy.

All parties say they will keep Greece in the single currency, but SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras believes the agreement can be renegotiated without Greece having to leave, betting that European leaders cannot afford the turmoil that would be unleashed by cutting a member of the euro zone loose.

On the right, establishment heir

and New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras says rejection of the EU/ IMF bailout would mean a return to the drachma and even greater calamity, although he, too, wants to renegotiate some aspects of the package.

Opinion polls show Greeks, weary after five years of deep recession, overwhelmingly favor remaining in the euro, but there is bitter anger over repeated rounds of tax hikes, slashed spending and sharp cuts in wages.

Many voters are also furious with New Democracy and the other traditional ruling party, the now severely weakened PASOK, blaming them for decades of corruption, waste and inefficiency.

12

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Bali News

International

BUSINESS

Monday, June 18, 2012

5

Spain PM brushes off IMF austerity advice for now

Associated Press

MADRID — Spain will not immediately implement the International Monetary Fund’s latest recommendations, which include cutting government workers’ wages further, because they are nonbinding advice, the prime minister said Saturday.

AP Photo/Francisco Seco

Protestors march down the Liberdade avenue during a demonstration by Portugal’s largest workers union, the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP), against austerity measures taken by the government in exchange of a euro 78 billion ($102.7 billion) financial rescue, Lisbon, Saturday, June 16, 2012. Protestors march down the Liberdade avenue during a demonstration by Portugal’s largest workers union, the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP), against austerity measures taken by the government in exchange of a euro 78 billion ($102.7 billion) financial rescue, Lisbon, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Business chiefs pledge to value earth’s natural assets

Agence France-Presse

RIO DE JANEIRO - Some 39 chief executives of banks, investment funds and insurance firms Saturday pledged at a Rio+20 business forum Saturday to integrate the Earth’s natural capital into loans and investments.

Twenty years after the first Earth Summit highlighted the importance of the natural environment, they unveiled a “Natural Capital Declaration” that commit their companies also to reporting or disclosing on the theme of natural capital and accounting for natural capital in accounting frameworks.

Natural capital comprises Earth’s natural assets (soil, air, water, flora and fauna) and the ecosystem services flowing from them.

Neither these services nor the stock of natural capital that pro-

vides them are adequately valued compared to social and financial capital, the signatories said.

The declaration calls on the private and public sectors to work together to create the conditions necessary to “maintain and enhance natural capital as a critical economic, ecological and social asset.”

It also urges policy-makers at the UN-sponsored Rio+20 conference to move forward in crafting legislation and regulations that can spur the development of financial products and services that sustain the earth’s natural capital.

Among those who signed were chief executives of China Merchants Bank, National Australia Bank, Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding and China’s Shenzhen Development Bank.

The World Wide Fund for Na-

ture (WWF), the Carbon Disclosure Project, Fauna and Flora International and Conservation International were the first four nongovernmental, not-for-profit organisations to back the initiative.

“The private sector must build momentum post-Rio to ensure that valuing natural capital becomes embedded into both public and private sector investment decisions,” said WWF’s Director General Jim Leape.

“To achieve this, new indicators may be needed and governance arrangements may need to change. The private sector has a key role to play,” he added.

World leaders are to meet here June 20-22 to mull prospects for spurring sustainable development that would reconcile economic growth with poverty eradication and environmental protection.

The IMF is one of three organizations Mariano Rajoy’s government turned to for an assessment of the state of Spain’s banking sector ahead of a C100 billion ($125 billion) bailout for failing lenders.

The latest IMF document, released Friday, was not part of a bank sector report, but one of regular economic analyses issued on the state of Spain’s economy. It was critical of how the country had missed its deficit reduction target in 2011, despite insisting “until almost the end of the year that the deficit was on track.”

Spain’s deficit for 2011 had to be revised upward twice to finish at 8.9 percent of economic output, instead of the 3 percent maximum level set by the European Union.

Rajoy has set a goal of reducing the deficit to 5.3 percent of GDP in 2012.

The IMF report called that goal “very ambitious” and said it would “likely be missed.”

Rajoy said the IMF proposals, contained in the Friday report, were only suggestions and he would not implement them for now.

Meanwhile, several thousand dem-

onstrators marched late Saturday in at least three Spanish cities to protest what they said was disgraceful mismanagement of banks that had left them on the verge of bankruptcy.

In Madrid the protesters gathered outside the headquarters Bankia SA, a bank that has requested euro19 billion ($23.9 billion) in state aid and has euro32 billion ($40.3 billion) in toxic assets on its books.

Bankia is one of five domestic Spanish banks assessed by the IMF in its June 9 financial stability report as having heavy exposure to corporate and retail real estate lending.

In Friday’s report, the IMF also suggested that Rajoy’s government increase value-added tax — or VAT, a type of sales tax — and eliminate a recently re-introduced deduction on mortgage payments for first-time homebuyers.

The previous Socialist government boosted VAT to 18 percent and also reduced public sector pay by 5 percent in 2010.

Rajoy has since frozen wages but resisted cutting them and hiking sales tax, as the economy enters a double-dip recession.

AFP PHOTO / SONNY TUMBELAKA

Balinese dressed in traditional clothing walk on a beach past tourists during a Melasti ceremony prayer at Kuta in Denpasar on the island of Bali on June 16, 2012. Melasti is a purification ritual in which the sea is used to wash away the impurities of life.

Balinese Characters:

From Palm-leaf to Keyboards

IBP

AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

A man tries to use the cash machine as demonstrators place poster on the bank’s windows during a protest against Bankia in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 16, 2012. Spain will not immediately implement the International Monetary Fund’s latest recommendations, which include cutting government workers’ wages further, because they are nonbinding advice, the prime minister said Saturday.

Probably, you have watched or are going to watch arja operetta or Ramayana Ballet during the visit in Bali. It would be more convenient if it is enjoyed while having dinner of Balinese cuisine. At the same time, you watch the beauty of culture and taste the delicacy of local culinary.

You may hear the language spoken by players or puppeteer was not understandable. Of course, it is Balinese language.

As Japanese and Chinese, Balinese language also has its own characters. They consist of some 18 main characters and 10 vowel sounds. Ordinarily, Balinese characters are used to write palm-leaf manuscript or lontar. Such characters are incised with sharp knife

or stylus. When the writing works have completed, they should be rubbed with a blend of oil and lamp shoot to blacken them. So they are visible easily. Since the works were performed manually, the copying of a manuscript took a long time.

At a glance, Balinese characters look like Old Javanese, Tamil (India). It is inseparable from historical aspect where they had similarity of genealogical lines. Today, Balinese characters still have restricted use, namely at school for local subject from elementary school to senior high school. It is becoming the responsibility of local government to preserve and develop Balinese language in order it could survive in the midst of the growth of other languages like Bahasa Indonesia and foreign languages.

Balinese language poses a medium and spirit of Balinese culture.

To preserve Balinese culture should also simultaneously maintain and use of Balinese language in daily life. In other words, speaking Balinese language also characterizes one of the identities as a Balinese.

Among the use of other languages, Balinese language should remain to give a space to grow and develop.

Other than speaking and teaching it at schools, it should also accommodate the need of modern community or use in wider functions of language.

Balinese community receives abundant heritages of lontar or palm-leaf manuscripts from the predecessors retained by individuals and museums. They carry many aspects of knowledge, ranging from

philosophy, local healing, literature, architecture, agriculture, herbal practice, astrology and so forth.

Therefore, if they could be interpreted and presented in popular language, they could become attractive information for young generation and saleable books for commercial needs. Today, there is also a trend of poising the tradition with modern science namely by re-interpreting the indigenous wisdoms that are relevant to the current time. People will get balanced inputs from the past and current orientation.

Of course, such treasures will be beneficial for the conservation and future development of Balinese culture because it stays in touch with its original roots. Young generation should be introduced to these roots at early stage. Later, they will not

lose their identity and even could feel proud of it. Moreover, it could give them inspiration in making their creativities, either in fine arts, performance, traditional architecture or herbal healings.

Thanks to modern technology, the writing of Balinese characters now can be made easy by Bali Simbar font. It is the innovative thinking of I Made Suatjana (1986) lies behind the composing of this font. His work has helped the writing of Balinese characters in word processing application like Microsoft Word. Hopefully, there would be more creative software helping the development and learning of Balinese language so it would not come into extinction or be far left behind with the modern life. (BTN/ punia)

6

Monday, June 18, 2012

W

LRD

International

Four Japanese missing after US avalanche Agence France Presse

Four Japanese climbers in their 50s and 60s are missing after they were hit by an avalanche on Mount McKinley in the United States, according to a tour organiser.

Five climbers on an expedition to scale the mountain were caught up in the avalanche on Thursday, an official at Miyagi Workers Alpine Federation, the organiser of the tour, told AFP. One escaped from a crevasse and made it back to base camp.

Mount McKinley in Alaska state is North America’s tallest peak, standing at 6,194 metres (20,320 feet).

Officials at Denali National Park have been searching for the missing climbers with a helicopter but have failed to locate them, Jiji Press and other Japanese media reported.

Foreign...

From page 1 IBP/afp

Workers are seen through broken glass after a clash in a garments factory in Savar on May 12. Bangladesh garment manufacturers shut down indefinitely operations of more than 300 factories at a key industrial hub on Saturday after five days of violent protests over wages, officials said

300 Bangladesh garment factories shut down after unrest

The Indonesia In Your Hand Augmented Reality mobile application was the world’s first application having thousands of tourist object database such as National Parks, Museums, Culture Preserve, National Zoo in Indonesia as well as historical relics that could be seen only through the screen of mobile phone by using the Augmented Reality technology.

Chief Innovation Officer of J. Sport and Chairman of the Consortium, Amiranto Adi Wibowo, said the Augmented Reality mobile application of Indonesia In Your Hand would be developed into One Stop Shopping for tourists so that it required the support from the lineups of tourism industry in relation to the existing tourist destinations. (010)

Czech...

From page 1 Without a win in Euro finals, the victory they needed to progress at the Czechs’ expense looked difficult on paper but in the first 20 minutes Poland should have had their neighbours buried. Gangly frontman Robert Lewandowski flashed a shot wide after a good move among the highlights of spurned chances.

Agence France Presse

DRIVING RAIN

Bangladesh garment manufacturers shut down indefinitely operations of more than 300 factories at a key industrial hub on Saturday after five days of violent protests over wages, officials said.

The Czechs, humiliated in their opening 4-1 defeat by Russia and without injured playmaker Tomas Rosicky because of an Achilles problem, came into the game as the half wore on having weathered the Polish attacking storm and the driving rain. Coach Michal Bilek has not been popular with Czech supporters and striker Milan Baros, who set up Jiracek for the goal, had even been booed by his own fans as their early campaign looked in disarray.

However, the battling 2-1 win over Greece and the ability to hang on against Poland and grab the goal when they finally got on top has suddenly sent them into the last eight as group winners with six points, even though they had negative goal differenc “We are satisfied because we beat a team that played at home,” said Bilek, whose side will face the Group B runners-up in the last eight and will hope that does not turn out to be Germany. “We weren’t good in the first 25 minutes and then we improved. We have been in difficult situations but have been able to play as a team.”

Rosicky’s replacement Daniel Kolar was completely anonymous during the match and the Czechs will now do everything they can to get Rosicky fit but the skilful and lively Jiracek, as well as Vaclav Pilar and Jaroslav Plasil, offer a decent threat.

The Poles should have come out for the second half raring to go thanks to the wave of noise from the crowds who had made trams bounce up and down en route to the stadium. Instead the Czechs took the initiative without being very incisive but broke through when Jiracek cut inside a defender before beating goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton, preferred to Wojciech Szczesny, for his second goal of the tournament. Tournaments generally suffer for losing hosts early and with Ukraine also far from certain of progressing, UEFA will have to hope the buzz and fervour around the nations does not die down.

The Polish fans did their team proud with a rousing rendition of “Polska” towards the end and the applause for the Czech victors as well as their fallen heroes was also a nice touch, contrasting with the violence before the cohosts’ 1-1 draw with Russia on Tuesday.

President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin made the announcement, saying the plants would reopen only after the government ensure “enough security”.

Most of Bangladesh’s big garment factories are based at Ashulia.

They employ around half a million workers who sew clothing for some of the world’s largest retailers such as Wal-Mart, Gap, Tesco, H&M and Carrefour.

“We have decided to close down more than 300 factories at Ashulia industrial area indefinitely. We can’t operate in this climate of fear and lawlessness,” Mohiuddin told AFP. The decision follows the fifth day of protests by tens of thousands of workers who clashed with police, vandalised plants and blocked a key highway for hours, senior police officer Monowar Hossain told AFP. “Police fired rubber bullets

and tear gas to disperse the unruly workers,” Hossain said. The violence in the last five days left scores of policemen and hundreds of protesters injured, police officers have said.

Employees -- who work 10-16 hours a day, six days a week for the lowest garment sector wages in the world -- were demanding a 50 percent pay hike and subsidised food to cope with the rising cost of living.

Union leader Babul Akter Thursday claimed that manufacturers at Ashulia had agreed to raise wages.

Some owners also announced that they would raise the wages to help workers cope with increases in rent.

But the BGMEA, which represents all of the country’s 4,500 garment factories, denied sealing any deal with the unions.

“It’s a lie, total lie. We raised workers salaries by 82 percent just 18 months ago. It’s impossible to

raise salaries again,” Mohiuddin said.

In 2010, Bangladesh garment factories were hit by months of violent protests that forced the government and factory owners to agree to increase wages by 80 percent, or a minimum $37 per month.

The export of garments, which made $19 billion for the impoverished country last year, is the mainstay of the economy of Bangladesh, accounting for 80 percent of its total shipments.

Tensions have been brewing at Ashulia and other textile manufacturing zones in recent months following the abduction and murder of a top garment union leader in April.

Unions have accused Bangladesh’s feared security forces of killing him. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanded an independent probe into the incident when she visited the country last month.

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

11

INDONESIA First Lady fully recovers Antara

PITTSBURGH - Indonesia`s First Lady Ani Yudhoyono has fully recovered after undergoing cervical spinal nerve surgery in Pittsburgh, the United States, on June 15.

The surgery went well and successfully, and therefore she joined President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyonoand and his entourage to Los Cabos Mexico to attend the G20 Summit, Julian A Pasha, a presidential spokesman, said on the presidential plane on Saturday.

“Madamme Ani has fully recovered” Julian said.

The First Lady earlier told the press that the surgery took place for around one hour.

The First Lady and her entourage left for Pittsburgh for medical treatment on a commercial flight on June 12.

She was accompanied by her son, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono, and chief of the team of presiden-

tial doctors, Brig Gen Aris Pribudi in Pittsburgh.

The G-20 Summit will bring together leaders of 20 world economic powers, including US President Barack Obama.

From Mexico, President Yudhoyono will fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a sustainable development summit Rio+20 on June 20-22.

The summit aims to evaluate progress achieved in the implementation of sustainable development in the past 20 years since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro and in the past 10 years since the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002.

Mt. Marapi spews volcanic ash Antara

BUKITTINGGI - Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province spewed volcanic ash up to 500 meters into the sky on Sunday morning.

“The volcano spewed volcanic ash for about 10 minutes starting at around 08.30 a.m.,” Mubarak, who lived on the slope of the volcano said on Sunday.

“The volcanic ash fell on around the volcano`s slope,” he said.

Before spewing volcanic ash, the 2,891-meter high volcano released white thick smoke as high as 50 meters from its crater, he said.

Since its alert status was raised on August 3, 2011, the volcano had spewed white smoke and volcanic ash almost everyday, he said.

The Bukittinggi Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG) still maintains the volcano`s alert status at the second highest

alert level.

“PVMBG still recommends keeping the volcano at the second highest alert status and declaring it off-limits to anyone climbing within 3 km of its peak,” PVMBG officer Warseno said.

The volcano has spewed thick smoke and volcanic ash almost every day since it began showing signs of increased activity on August 3, 2011.

Mt Marapi is one of the active volcanoes in West Sumatra.

It sent out sulfuric volcanic ash 1,000 meters into the sky on August 3 last year. The ash fell onto a number of areas, such as Agam, Tanahdatar, Padangpariaman, and Padangpanjang.

The volcano last erupted in 2005.

When inactive, the mountains adjacent to Mt Singgalang and Mt Tandikek have always been a destination for climbers from within and outside West Sumatra. Also, every New Years, it is always crowded with mountain climbers.

AFP PHOTO / SETIAWAN

Activists from the environmental group Greenpeace display posters demanding global fastfood chain KFC to stop Indonesian forest destruction during a protest staged outside a KFC outlet in Semarang in Central Java province on June 16, 2012. Greenpeace accused KFC of using paper packaging made using wood from Indonesian rainforests which it said was endangering the habitat of the Sumatran tiger.

15 missing after boat sinks

Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - Fifteen people were missing after their small wooden boat sank early on Sunday in heavy seas off eastern Indonesia, an official said.

The boat, which had 27 passengers and crew on board, went down after it was battered by waves up to five metres (16 feet) high in Maluku province, provincial search-and-

rescue team head Amin Bin Tongke told AFP. “Twelve of 27 people on board were rescued alive. We are still looking for around 15 missing,” he said.

The boat, which was also carrying food and building materials, left Ambon city late Saturday but was lashed by towering waves and strong winds two hours into its jour-

ney, National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said in a text message.

“The boat’s engine stalled and the boat broke up and sank,” he added.

Indonesia’s 240 million people are spread across 17,000 islands and are heavily dependent on a network of ships and boats, which have a poor safety record.

But he added that not only the rupiah but also a number of foreign currencies including the Korean won and the Malaysian ringgit had weakened against the US dollar.

“We expect there will be resolution in Europe soon. So the impact (of the European crisis) on the weakening of emerging markets` currencies can be reduced,” he said.

Bank Indonesia Governor Darmin Nasution said earlier in the day the central bank had prepared anticipatory measures which might be needed in case the European crisis was worsening.

“We will increase supply of foreign currencies in the market

to meet demand as part of efforts to stabilize the rupiah`s exchange rate,” he said in a press release.

Besides intervening in the market, he said BI would also buy state securities in the secondary market to stabilize the rupiah and issue foreign currency term deposits and develop a number of other foreign currency transaction instruments.

Darmin said the direct impact of the European crisis on Indonesian corporations and banks have so far been limited.

To increase foreign currency supply, Bank Indonesia had also started auctioning foreign currency term deposits and preparing hedging instruments.

BI to keep monitoring European crisis Antara

JAKARTA - Bank Indonesia (BI) said it will keep monitoring the European crisis particularly in the lead-up to the Greek elections on June 17.

“We will keep monitoring the impact of the crisis in Greece and Spain on the Indonesian economy,” executive director of the central bank`s economic research and monetary policy directorate, Perry Warjiyo said here on Friday.

Actually, the impact of the European crisis on the Indonesian economy had been felt since the past few months, including pressure on the rupiah`s exchange rate against the US dollar, he said.

10

Monday, June 18, 2012

Destinations

Sports

International

International

Denpasar Traditional Market is a center of town’s economics which is located in Gajah Mada Street, that is main road and become a shopping centre of Bali. This traditional market is apposite to the village temple that is one of three biggest temples in Denpasar. It is initially does not as big as like now because have changed experiences and modification which is adapting to the requirement and town growth. This market cannot be discharged from the existence of an existing market in the cross Badung’s river that is called Kumbasari Market because the local society will feel incom-

pletely go for shopping if they are not come to Kumbasari Market, especially for the Balinese who want to buy the ceremony items.

Denpasar Market is a market selling the costume and clothing items with the prices are relative cheaper than clothing items sold at the shops in Gajah Mada Street which are most owned by citizen of Chinese clan.

Kumbasari Market is previously called by Peken Payuk (pot market), it sell the items from gerabah /jar like pot, pengedangan, cubek (plate from land), paso (pail from land), caratan (water jug from land), jeding (barrel from land), penyantokan (mixer from land), coblong (cup from land), kekeb (rice cover) and others. All of

these items are the kitchenware and also the items for ceremony. Since this market most popular as a place to sell payuk/pot, hence Kumbasari Market in the past referred as Peken Payuk or pot market. But now it sell the material or art items for tourist therefore it is one of tourist destinations in Denpasar Town.

Denpasar Market is opened on 24 April 1984 by Bali ‘s Governor, Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra. Then after experiencing of the fire accident, it has been repaired in year 2000 at that moment Bali ‘s Governor is Mr. Dewa Made Berata. This market owns the broadness about 14.544 M² and broadly park 9064 M² which is built in four floors. The

local people who go for shopping at this market are not only from environment of Denpasar community but also come from outside of town.

The moment before the big holiday like Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi and others, this market is always crowded by the buyer which are most of them the local society.

Denpasar Market is opened at 5 o’clock in the morning and close at 5 o’clock in the evening. Then, it is changed by the evening market opened from 05:00 pm until at 05:00 am the day after. Meanwhile at Senggol Market in Kumbasari is opened at 02:00 pm and closed at 11:30 pm.

The unique of Senggol Market’s name is possibility taken away from

the situation and condition of people movement on shopping where they each others jog because of visitor denseness. This Senggol Market is selling the variety of food, from the cheap Balinese, Javanese and Chinese cookery. It is also sell the various types of clothes from adult until children one.

Denpasar Market is encircled by shop along the street of Gajah Mada, in the right side there is Sulawesi Street which is famous of cloth items. Denpasar Traditional Market is progressively strengthening the identity of a center of Denpasar’s economics which is opened within 24 hours and never silent by visitor.

Reuters

AP Photo/El Paso Times, Victor Calzada

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. celebrates his victory over Andy Lee in their WBC middleweight title bout Saturday, June 16, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. stops Andy Lee in 7th round

Associated Press Writer IBP/Net

7

Thunder guard Westbrook not for changing

Badung Traditional Market IBP

Monday, June 18, 2012

EL PASO, Texas — Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. recovered from a slow start he blamed on leg cramps and stopped Andy Lee at 2:21 of the seventh round Saturday night to retain the WBC middleweight title.

A right uppercut by Chavez snapped Lee’s head upwards and sideways and Chavez connected on a barrage of punches before referee Laurence Cole intervened and waved an end to the fight.

“I began by studying him,” Chavez said. “I saw he had nothing, and I dove in.”

Chavez (46-0-1, 32 KOs) began tentatively, not even throwing his first punch until 75 seconds had elapsed in the first round, and was initially outboxed by Lee (28-2), a much taller

Reuters

challenger than Chavez had previously faced. But as the next two rounds passed, the Mexican champion began to stalk Lee, blasting him with rightcross counterpunches.

“He’s strong, he’s young, he’s big,” Chavez said of Lee. “He gave me everything he had, but he couldn’t do anything to me.”

In the fifth round, Chavez openly taunted Lee’s punching power, dropping his gloves, grinning wildly and pretending to have wobbly knees.

From there, Chavez’s strength put

Lee in retreat, and Chavez punished him with left hooks to the body and right uppercuts to his head.

“I couldn’t hold him off,” Lee said.

“He was too big and too strong.”

Lee’s trainer Emmanuel Steward concurred with his fighter’s assessment, saying, “Junior fought a smart fight. He’s very strong. He passed the test.” Chavez attributed his initial tentativeness to leg cramps.

“It hadn’t happened to me in about three years, last time it happened was in Ciudad Juarez,” Chavez said. “I thought I wouldn’t last 12 rounds.”

With the victory, Chavez put himself in position for a title-unification fight with recognized world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.

MIAMI - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has no intention of changing his style of play despite questions being raised about his on-court decision making. Westbrook came into the league as the number four pick of the 2008 NBA Draft as a UCLA scoring guard and was thrust into the point guard role for the Thunder, who have split the opening two games of the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.

A misfiring start to Game Two allowed visiting Miami to take an 18-2 lead on their way to a 100-96 win over the Thunder that led former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson to comment in his role as a TV analyst that it was the worst performance from a point guard he had seen in a finals game.

“I’m not making no adjustments,” Westbrook told reporters on Saturday before practice for Game

Three of the series. “Regardless of what anybody says or regardless of what you guys say about how I play, it doesn’t matter. I’m going to play my game regardless of what happens. I’m going to go out and give 110 percent, and try to find a way to help us win the game.”

Westbrook scored 27 points in each of the first two games but has been ripped for looking after his own shot rather than feeding the ball to NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant. However, he has the full support of Durant and Thunder coach Scott Brooks.

“I think Russell is an aggressive player. We need Russell to score,” said Brooks. “Russell is a very, very gifted, talented player, and we would not be in this position without Russell Westbrook.

“He missed two lay-ups, he missed two 14-foot pull-ups, and he normally makes those,” Brooks said in breaking down his guard’s role in the Thursday’s dismal start.

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0), left, looks on during the second half at Game 2 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Oklahoma City.

Nalbandian sets up Cilic clash in Queen’s final

LONDON - David Nalbandian reached his first grasscourt final since losing to Lleyton Hewitt at Wimbledon in 2002 when he ended Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov’s run in the semi-finals of the Queen’s Club tournament on Saturday. The Argentine beat 21year-old Dimitrov 6-4 6-4 and will play Marin Cilic in Sunday’s final

after the Croat overcame American Sam Querrey, the 2010 champion at Queen’s, 6-3 3-6 6-3.

“He’s a tough player,” Nalbandian said of sixth seed Cilic.

“We have played a few times. “I know he has a good serve but I think I’m playing good. I’m in good shape and let’s see what happens.” Both players struggled to hit the high notes in their semi-finals which were affected by gusting

winds in west London that made serving difficult.

Nalbandian, seeded 10th here, and Cilic last met in a feisty fiveset Davis Cup match in Buenos Aires in April when the Croat registered his only victory in five attempts over the former world number three.

Cilic remembers how the 30-yearold Nalbandian used to try to unsettle him when he was first making his

way in the game. “I know when I played him first time it was actually my first live Davis Cup rubber in 2006,” Cilic told reporters. “He was ranked number four. I was 17 years old. He was pretty intimidating, having those few tricks of his. “(When you are) warming up he just hits the ball a little harder, trying to show he can accelerate and push you a little bit to become more nervous. “But now it’s different. When

you are at that age it’s not easy.”

Nalbandian has suffered the most from the poor English weather this week, having had his first-round match postponed on Monday and being forced to play twice in one day on Friday.

“I was supposed to play Monday, I didn’t,” he said. “So it was a really tricky week. It wasn’t easy but unfortunately that’s the way it is.”

8

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Euro 2 12

Spain set for tougher test against Croatia Reuters

GDANSK - After thrashing an accommodating Ireland side 4-0, holders Spain may find Croatia a tougher nut to crack when they meet in Gdansk on Monday in a game that will decide who tops Euro 2012 Group C. A 2-2 draw would put both sides into the quarter-finals even if third-placed Italy beat Ireland and a defeat would probably mean an early flight home.

Spain played sparkling football against Ireland when the recalled Fernando Torres scored twice but the world champions are wary of a dangerous Croatia side who are unlikely to stand around watching Iberian artistry.

In midfield playmaker Luka Modric, heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, and the tournament’s joint top scorer with three goals Mario Mandzukic, Croatia have the quality in key areas to cause problems for Spain.

“We watched the two matches they played here and they fully deserve the four points they have,” Spain defender Raul Albiol said on Saturday. “Croatia have always had talented players and they are going to make it very tough for us.”

Only needing to avoid defeat to reach the last eight, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will be toying with the decision about whether to retain Torres or revert to the strikerless line-up he put out in the 1-1 opening draw with Italy.

SUIT BOTH

EURO 2012 STANDINGS

Teams’ standings after Saturday’s matches.

Top two teams in each group after three rounds advance to quarter-finals Group A Czech Rep. Greece Russia Poland

Group C Grupo Spain Croatia Italy Ireland Source: UEFA

P 3 3 3 3 P 2 2 2 2

W 2 1 1 0 W 1 1 0 0

D 0 1 1 2 D 1 1 2 0

L 1 1 1 1 L 0 0 0 2

+/-1 0 2 -1 +/4 2 0 -6

Pts 6 4 4 2 Pts 4 4 2 0

Group B Germany Portugal Denmark Netherlands

Group D France England Ukraine Sweden

P 2 2 2 2

W 2 1 1 0

D 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 2

+/2 0 0 -2

Pts 6 3 3 0

P 2 2 2 2

W 1 1 1 0

D 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 2

+/2 1 -1 -2

Pts 4 4 3 0

+/- Goal difference takes precedence in the event of a tie on points

One thing is for sure, according to Albiol, neither side will be worrying about the maths of the group or play for the 2-2 draw that would suit both. “Of course 2-2 is one of the possible results in football but what is clear is that we will we go out to win,” he s aid.

“There is not going to be any pact and each team will go out there focused on victory so they have their fate in their own hands. There has been a lot of talk (about a pact) but Spain has always gone out there to win and that’s what we will do. “We want the seven points that will win us the group. The team will prepare for the game in the same way as the previous matches conscious of how important it is.”

Croatia, who have never played Spain in a competitive game and are unbeaten in open play in their last six European Championship matches, are an intrepid side.

They lost to Turkey on penalties at Euro 2008 and they will be bristling with intent against a Spain side unbeaten in 16 competitive matches.

“They are a grand team, but we have no fear of them,” said Mandzukic, who scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Italy and two goals against Ireland.

“We’re ready to leave our hearts on the pitch, but we will need a little luck, too.” One lucky omen for Croatia is that when they played the holders at the 1996 European Championship they effectively knocked them out with a 3-0 win over Denmark inspired by Davor Suker and his infamous chip over goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

The dilemma Croatia, who also have four points, face is that they must go for a win because a 0-0 draw would not be enough if Italy beat Ireland.

The very complicated scenario also means that a 1-1 draw might not be enough for Croatia if Italy beat Ireland by a two-goal margin other than 2-0. Faced with the harsh prospect of going out with an unbeaten record, Bilic will implore his players to be bold. “I hope luck will be on our side too, though our players also need to play the match of their lives,” he said.

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Patience paid off for Czechs, says Bilek Reuters

WROCLAW - Knowing his team needed a goal against Poland to make it to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals, Czech coach Michal Bilek gave his young team some simple advice at halftime; Be patient.

Petr Jiracek struck with 18 minutes left to secure a 1-0 victory over deflated co-hosts Poland in Wroclaw, putting the Czechs through to the last eight as Group A winners. “We started improving at the end of the first half but during the break I told the players to be patient and to be careful at the back,” Bilek told a news conference.

“We were patient and we were able to counter attack because they opened the defence.”

Jiracek collected a pass from Milan Baros and cut inside a defender before

slotting past keeper Przemyslaw Tyton for his second goal of the tournament.

The Czechs advance with Greece, who upset Russia 1-0 in Warsaw, and will play the runners-up of Group B in the last eight.

Bilek hailed the performance from a Czech team missing injured captain Tomas Rosicky, who was not able to run on a sore Achilles in a pre-match fitness test.

Daniel Kolar led the Czech attack in Rosicky’s place but much of the damage at Wroclaw’s Municipal stadium was done by Vaclav Pilar, whose trickery and pace on the wing gave the Polish defence headaches all night.

“Rosicky tried it before the match and he couldn’t start so it is difficult to say if we will have him for the next match,” Bilek said. “We are aware he is irreplaceable but Kolar played a great match.”

Czech head coach Michal Bilek celebrates after the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Czech Republic and Poland in Wroclaw, Poland, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

Italy must avoidfalling into Irish trap Reuters

Teammates run in to congratulate Italy’s Andrea Pirlo, back, after he scored the opening goal during the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group C match between Italy and Croatia in Poznan, Poland, Thursday, June 14, 2012.

AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus

Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group C match between Italy and Croatia in Poznan, Poland, Thursday, June 14, 2012.

9

KRAKOW, Poland - Giovanni Trapattoni may be a proud Italian but he knows he has a professional duty as Ireland coach to try his hardest to deny Italy a passage into the Euro 2012 quarterfinals on Monday. Italian media is obsessed with fears Spain and Croatia will play out a 2-2 draw in the other Group C game and knock out the Azzurri even if they beat the Irish in Poznan.

Such is 73-year-old Trapattoni’s standing in the game, though, that no one is questioning his loyalties. Ireland have been eliminated after two heavy Group C defeats and Monday’s swansong in the final group match could be the last major tournament appearance for the likes of 31-yearold Robbie Keane who will not want to bow out with a whimper.

Trapattoni, who managed Italy at Euro 2004 when they suspected a never-proved fix when Denmark and Sweden drew 2-2 to eliminate them, will make sure his troops are motivated despite only having pride to play for.

“It would not be fair to the other countries in the group if I did not select my best team,” said Trapattoni. “With this team, and these players, I am proud.” Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is sure Ireland and Spain will be totally professional. “I know we have to believe right until the end. I don’t believe in any suspect goings on,” Prandelli said.

“It all depends on us, we need to deserve the win, it won’t be easy.”

ITALY CHANGES

AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus

A victory would be enough for Italy to

reach the quarter-finals in second place if Spain or Croatia win the other match.

However, an Italy win and a draw in the Spain game makes the situation complicated because all three teams would then be level on five points and head-to-head results come into play.

A ‘mini-league’ between the three would be the deciding factor, with Italy having drawn 1-1 with both. A 0-0 draw between Spain and Croatia means Italy would go through with a win while a 1-1 draw would bring group goal difference into play.

A scoring draw of 2-2 or higher between Spain and Croatia, though, and Italy are out whatever the do against the Irish. Prandelli is set to make changes with forward Mario Balotelli possibly being replaced by Antonio Di Natale and Alessandro Diamanti in the running for a spot in midfield or as a second striker after impressive form in training.

Defender Andrea Barzagli is almost fit after a calf problem. The Italy coach was annoyed that the players sat on their 1-0 halftime lead over Croatia last time out only for Mario Mandzukic to equalise.

“It’s not a matter of fitness, it’s more a mental thing,” Prandelli said. “This is the mentality we have to change. We are a good team, we’ve got to believe it a bit more.”

Ireland winger Damien Duff may wear the captain’s armband to mark his 100th cap for his country while normal skipper Keane said the squad were determined to put on a show. “The mindset is we are not going home without any points,” Keane told reporters.

8

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Euro 2 12

Spain set for tougher test against Croatia Reuters

GDANSK - After thrashing an accommodating Ireland side 4-0, holders Spain may find Croatia a tougher nut to crack when they meet in Gdansk on Monday in a game that will decide who tops Euro 2012 Group C. A 2-2 draw would put both sides into the quarter-finals even if third-placed Italy beat Ireland and a defeat would probably mean an early flight home.

Spain played sparkling football against Ireland when the recalled Fernando Torres scored twice but the world champions are wary of a dangerous Croatia side who are unlikely to stand around watching Iberian artistry.

In midfield playmaker Luka Modric, heavily linked with a move to Manchester United, and the tournament’s joint top scorer with three goals Mario Mandzukic, Croatia have the quality in key areas to cause problems for Spain.

“We watched the two matches they played here and they fully deserve the four points they have,” Spain defender Raul Albiol said on Saturday. “Croatia have always had talented players and they are going to make it very tough for us.”

Only needing to avoid defeat to reach the last eight, Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will be toying with the decision about whether to retain Torres or revert to the strikerless line-up he put out in the 1-1 opening draw with Italy.

SUIT BOTH

EURO 2012 STANDINGS

Teams’ standings after Saturday’s matches.

Top two teams in each group after three rounds advance to quarter-finals Group A Czech Rep. Greece Russia Poland

Group C Grupo Spain Croatia Italy Ireland Source: UEFA

P 3 3 3 3 P 2 2 2 2

W 2 1 1 0 W 1 1 0 0

D 0 1 1 2 D 1 1 2 0

L 1 1 1 1 L 0 0 0 2

+/-1 0 2 -1 +/4 2 0 -6

Pts 6 4 4 2 Pts 4 4 2 0

Group B Germany Portugal Denmark Netherlands

Group D France England Ukraine Sweden

P 2 2 2 2

W 2 1 1 0

D 0 0 0 0

L 0 1 1 2

+/2 0 0 -2

Pts 6 3 3 0

P 2 2 2 2

W 1 1 1 0

D 1 1 0 0

L 0 0 1 2

+/2 1 -1 -2

Pts 4 4 3 0

+/- Goal difference takes precedence in the event of a tie on points

One thing is for sure, according to Albiol, neither side will be worrying about the maths of the group or play for the 2-2 draw that would suit both. “Of course 2-2 is one of the possible results in football but what is clear is that we will we go out to win,” he s aid.

“There is not going to be any pact and each team will go out there focused on victory so they have their fate in their own hands. There has been a lot of talk (about a pact) but Spain has always gone out there to win and that’s what we will do. “We want the seven points that will win us the group. The team will prepare for the game in the same way as the previous matches conscious of how important it is.”

Croatia, who have never played Spain in a competitive game and are unbeaten in open play in their last six European Championship matches, are an intrepid side.

They lost to Turkey on penalties at Euro 2008 and they will be bristling with intent against a Spain side unbeaten in 16 competitive matches.

“They are a grand team, but we have no fear of them,” said Mandzukic, who scored the equaliser in a 1-1 draw with Italy and two goals against Ireland.

“We’re ready to leave our hearts on the pitch, but we will need a little luck, too.” One lucky omen for Croatia is that when they played the holders at the 1996 European Championship they effectively knocked them out with a 3-0 win over Denmark inspired by Davor Suker and his infamous chip over goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

The dilemma Croatia, who also have four points, face is that they must go for a win because a 0-0 draw would not be enough if Italy beat Ireland.

The very complicated scenario also means that a 1-1 draw might not be enough for Croatia if Italy beat Ireland by a two-goal margin other than 2-0. Faced with the harsh prospect of going out with an unbeaten record, Bilic will implore his players to be bold. “I hope luck will be on our side too, though our players also need to play the match of their lives,” he said.

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Patience paid off for Czechs, says Bilek Reuters

WROCLAW - Knowing his team needed a goal against Poland to make it to the Euro 2012 quarter-finals, Czech coach Michal Bilek gave his young team some simple advice at halftime; Be patient.

Petr Jiracek struck with 18 minutes left to secure a 1-0 victory over deflated co-hosts Poland in Wroclaw, putting the Czechs through to the last eight as Group A winners. “We started improving at the end of the first half but during the break I told the players to be patient and to be careful at the back,” Bilek told a news conference.

“We were patient and we were able to counter attack because they opened the defence.”

Jiracek collected a pass from Milan Baros and cut inside a defender before

slotting past keeper Przemyslaw Tyton for his second goal of the tournament.

The Czechs advance with Greece, who upset Russia 1-0 in Warsaw, and will play the runners-up of Group B in the last eight.

Bilek hailed the performance from a Czech team missing injured captain Tomas Rosicky, who was not able to run on a sore Achilles in a pre-match fitness test.

Daniel Kolar led the Czech attack in Rosicky’s place but much of the damage at Wroclaw’s Municipal stadium was done by Vaclav Pilar, whose trickery and pace on the wing gave the Polish defence headaches all night.

“Rosicky tried it before the match and he couldn’t start so it is difficult to say if we will have him for the next match,” Bilek said. “We are aware he is irreplaceable but Kolar played a great match.”

Czech head coach Michal Bilek celebrates after the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Czech Republic and Poland in Wroclaw, Poland, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

AP Photo/Antonio Calanni

Italy must avoidfalling into Irish trap Reuters

Teammates run in to congratulate Italy’s Andrea Pirlo, back, after he scored the opening goal during the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group C match between Italy and Croatia in Poznan, Poland, Thursday, June 14, 2012.

AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus

Croatia’s Mario Mandzukic celebrates scoring his side’s first goal during the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group C match between Italy and Croatia in Poznan, Poland, Thursday, June 14, 2012.

9

KRAKOW, Poland - Giovanni Trapattoni may be a proud Italian but he knows he has a professional duty as Ireland coach to try his hardest to deny Italy a passage into the Euro 2012 quarterfinals on Monday. Italian media is obsessed with fears Spain and Croatia will play out a 2-2 draw in the other Group C game and knock out the Azzurri even if they beat the Irish in Poznan.

Such is 73-year-old Trapattoni’s standing in the game, though, that no one is questioning his loyalties. Ireland have been eliminated after two heavy Group C defeats and Monday’s swansong in the final group match could be the last major tournament appearance for the likes of 31-yearold Robbie Keane who will not want to bow out with a whimper.

Trapattoni, who managed Italy at Euro 2004 when they suspected a never-proved fix when Denmark and Sweden drew 2-2 to eliminate them, will make sure his troops are motivated despite only having pride to play for.

“It would not be fair to the other countries in the group if I did not select my best team,” said Trapattoni. “With this team, and these players, I am proud.” Italy coach Cesare Prandelli is sure Ireland and Spain will be totally professional. “I know we have to believe right until the end. I don’t believe in any suspect goings on,” Prandelli said.

“It all depends on us, we need to deserve the win, it won’t be easy.”

ITALY CHANGES

AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus

A victory would be enough for Italy to

reach the quarter-finals in second place if Spain or Croatia win the other match.

However, an Italy win and a draw in the Spain game makes the situation complicated because all three teams would then be level on five points and head-to-head results come into play.

A ‘mini-league’ between the three would be the deciding factor, with Italy having drawn 1-1 with both. A 0-0 draw between Spain and Croatia means Italy would go through with a win while a 1-1 draw would bring group goal difference into play.

A scoring draw of 2-2 or higher between Spain and Croatia, though, and Italy are out whatever the do against the Irish. Prandelli is set to make changes with forward Mario Balotelli possibly being replaced by Antonio Di Natale and Alessandro Diamanti in the running for a spot in midfield or as a second striker after impressive form in training.

Defender Andrea Barzagli is almost fit after a calf problem. The Italy coach was annoyed that the players sat on their 1-0 halftime lead over Croatia last time out only for Mario Mandzukic to equalise.

“It’s not a matter of fitness, it’s more a mental thing,” Prandelli said. “This is the mentality we have to change. We are a good team, we’ve got to believe it a bit more.”

Ireland winger Damien Duff may wear the captain’s armband to mark his 100th cap for his country while normal skipper Keane said the squad were determined to put on a show. “The mindset is we are not going home without any points,” Keane told reporters.

10

Monday, June 18, 2012

Destinations

Sports

International

International

Denpasar Traditional Market is a center of town’s economics which is located in Gajah Mada Street, that is main road and become a shopping centre of Bali. This traditional market is apposite to the village temple that is one of three biggest temples in Denpasar. It is initially does not as big as like now because have changed experiences and modification which is adapting to the requirement and town growth. This market cannot be discharged from the existence of an existing market in the cross Badung’s river that is called Kumbasari Market because the local society will feel incom-

pletely go for shopping if they are not come to Kumbasari Market, especially for the Balinese who want to buy the ceremony items.

Denpasar Market is a market selling the costume and clothing items with the prices are relative cheaper than clothing items sold at the shops in Gajah Mada Street which are most owned by citizen of Chinese clan.

Kumbasari Market is previously called by Peken Payuk (pot market), it sell the items from gerabah /jar like pot, pengedangan, cubek (plate from land), paso (pail from land), caratan (water jug from land), jeding (barrel from land), penyantokan (mixer from land), coblong (cup from land), kekeb (rice cover) and others. All of

these items are the kitchenware and also the items for ceremony. Since this market most popular as a place to sell payuk/pot, hence Kumbasari Market in the past referred as Peken Payuk or pot market. But now it sell the material or art items for tourist therefore it is one of tourist destinations in Denpasar Town.

Denpasar Market is opened on 24 April 1984 by Bali ‘s Governor, Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra. Then after experiencing of the fire accident, it has been repaired in year 2000 at that moment Bali ‘s Governor is Mr. Dewa Made Berata. This market owns the broadness about 14.544 M² and broadly park 9064 M² which is built in four floors. The

local people who go for shopping at this market are not only from environment of Denpasar community but also come from outside of town.

The moment before the big holiday like Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi and others, this market is always crowded by the buyer which are most of them the local society.

Denpasar Market is opened at 5 o’clock in the morning and close at 5 o’clock in the evening. Then, it is changed by the evening market opened from 05:00 pm until at 05:00 am the day after. Meanwhile at Senggol Market in Kumbasari is opened at 02:00 pm and closed at 11:30 pm.

The unique of Senggol Market’s name is possibility taken away from

the situation and condition of people movement on shopping where they each others jog because of visitor denseness. This Senggol Market is selling the variety of food, from the cheap Balinese, Javanese and Chinese cookery. It is also sell the various types of clothes from adult until children one.

Denpasar Market is encircled by shop along the street of Gajah Mada, in the right side there is Sulawesi Street which is famous of cloth items. Denpasar Traditional Market is progressively strengthening the identity of a center of Denpasar’s economics which is opened within 24 hours and never silent by visitor.

Reuters

AP Photo/El Paso Times, Victor Calzada

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. celebrates his victory over Andy Lee in their WBC middleweight title bout Saturday, June 16, 2012, in El Paso, Texas.

Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. stops Andy Lee in 7th round

Associated Press Writer IBP/Net

7

Thunder guard Westbrook not for changing

Badung Traditional Market IBP

Monday, June 18, 2012

EL PASO, Texas — Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. recovered from a slow start he blamed on leg cramps and stopped Andy Lee at 2:21 of the seventh round Saturday night to retain the WBC middleweight title.

A right uppercut by Chavez snapped Lee’s head upwards and sideways and Chavez connected on a barrage of punches before referee Laurence Cole intervened and waved an end to the fight.

“I began by studying him,” Chavez said. “I saw he had nothing, and I dove in.”

Chavez (46-0-1, 32 KOs) began tentatively, not even throwing his first punch until 75 seconds had elapsed in the first round, and was initially outboxed by Lee (28-2), a much taller

Reuters

challenger than Chavez had previously faced. But as the next two rounds passed, the Mexican champion began to stalk Lee, blasting him with rightcross counterpunches.

“He’s strong, he’s young, he’s big,” Chavez said of Lee. “He gave me everything he had, but he couldn’t do anything to me.”

In the fifth round, Chavez openly taunted Lee’s punching power, dropping his gloves, grinning wildly and pretending to have wobbly knees.

From there, Chavez’s strength put

Lee in retreat, and Chavez punished him with left hooks to the body and right uppercuts to his head.

“I couldn’t hold him off,” Lee said.

“He was too big and too strong.”

Lee’s trainer Emmanuel Steward concurred with his fighter’s assessment, saying, “Junior fought a smart fight. He’s very strong. He passed the test.” Chavez attributed his initial tentativeness to leg cramps.

“It hadn’t happened to me in about three years, last time it happened was in Ciudad Juarez,” Chavez said. “I thought I wouldn’t last 12 rounds.”

With the victory, Chavez put himself in position for a title-unification fight with recognized world middleweight champion Sergio Martinez.

MIAMI - Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook has no intention of changing his style of play despite questions being raised about his on-court decision making. Westbrook came into the league as the number four pick of the 2008 NBA Draft as a UCLA scoring guard and was thrust into the point guard role for the Thunder, who have split the opening two games of the NBA Finals with the Miami Heat.

A misfiring start to Game Two allowed visiting Miami to take an 18-2 lead on their way to a 100-96 win over the Thunder that led former Los Angeles Lakers great Magic Johnson to comment in his role as a TV analyst that it was the worst performance from a point guard he had seen in a finals game.

“I’m not making no adjustments,” Westbrook told reporters on Saturday before practice for Game

Three of the series. “Regardless of what anybody says or regardless of what you guys say about how I play, it doesn’t matter. I’m going to play my game regardless of what happens. I’m going to go out and give 110 percent, and try to find a way to help us win the game.”

Westbrook scored 27 points in each of the first two games but has been ripped for looking after his own shot rather than feeding the ball to NBA scoring champion Kevin Durant. However, he has the full support of Durant and Thunder coach Scott Brooks.

“I think Russell is an aggressive player. We need Russell to score,” said Brooks. “Russell is a very, very gifted, talented player, and we would not be in this position without Russell Westbrook.

“He missed two lay-ups, he missed two 14-foot pull-ups, and he normally makes those,” Brooks said in breaking down his guard’s role in the Thursday’s dismal start.

AP Photo/Jeff Roberson

Miami Heat power forward Chris Bosh dunks as Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0), left, looks on during the second half at Game 2 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Oklahoma City.

Nalbandian sets up Cilic clash in Queen’s final

LONDON - David Nalbandian reached his first grasscourt final since losing to Lleyton Hewitt at Wimbledon in 2002 when he ended Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov’s run in the semi-finals of the Queen’s Club tournament on Saturday. The Argentine beat 21year-old Dimitrov 6-4 6-4 and will play Marin Cilic in Sunday’s final

after the Croat overcame American Sam Querrey, the 2010 champion at Queen’s, 6-3 3-6 6-3.

“He’s a tough player,” Nalbandian said of sixth seed Cilic.

“We have played a few times. “I know he has a good serve but I think I’m playing good. I’m in good shape and let’s see what happens.” Both players struggled to hit the high notes in their semi-finals which were affected by gusting

winds in west London that made serving difficult.

Nalbandian, seeded 10th here, and Cilic last met in a feisty fiveset Davis Cup match in Buenos Aires in April when the Croat registered his only victory in five attempts over the former world number three.

Cilic remembers how the 30-yearold Nalbandian used to try to unsettle him when he was first making his

way in the game. “I know when I played him first time it was actually my first live Davis Cup rubber in 2006,” Cilic told reporters. “He was ranked number four. I was 17 years old. He was pretty intimidating, having those few tricks of his. “(When you are) warming up he just hits the ball a little harder, trying to show he can accelerate and push you a little bit to become more nervous. “But now it’s different. When

you are at that age it’s not easy.”

Nalbandian has suffered the most from the poor English weather this week, having had his first-round match postponed on Monday and being forced to play twice in one day on Friday.

“I was supposed to play Monday, I didn’t,” he said. “So it was a really tricky week. It wasn’t easy but unfortunately that’s the way it is.”

6

Monday, June 18, 2012

W

LRD

International

Four Japanese missing after US avalanche Agence France Presse

Four Japanese climbers in their 50s and 60s are missing after they were hit by an avalanche on Mount McKinley in the United States, according to a tour organiser.

Five climbers on an expedition to scale the mountain were caught up in the avalanche on Thursday, an official at Miyagi Workers Alpine Federation, the organiser of the tour, told AFP. One escaped from a crevasse and made it back to base camp.

Mount McKinley in Alaska state is North America’s tallest peak, standing at 6,194 metres (20,320 feet).

Officials at Denali National Park have been searching for the missing climbers with a helicopter but have failed to locate them, Jiji Press and other Japanese media reported.

Foreign...

From page 1 IBP/afp

Workers are seen through broken glass after a clash in a garments factory in Savar on May 12. Bangladesh garment manufacturers shut down indefinitely operations of more than 300 factories at a key industrial hub on Saturday after five days of violent protests over wages, officials said

300 Bangladesh garment factories shut down after unrest

The Indonesia In Your Hand Augmented Reality mobile application was the world’s first application having thousands of tourist object database such as National Parks, Museums, Culture Preserve, National Zoo in Indonesia as well as historical relics that could be seen only through the screen of mobile phone by using the Augmented Reality technology.

Chief Innovation Officer of J. Sport and Chairman of the Consortium, Amiranto Adi Wibowo, said the Augmented Reality mobile application of Indonesia In Your Hand would be developed into One Stop Shopping for tourists so that it required the support from the lineups of tourism industry in relation to the existing tourist destinations. (010)

Czech...

From page 1 Without a win in Euro finals, the victory they needed to progress at the Czechs’ expense looked difficult on paper but in the first 20 minutes Poland should have had their neighbours buried. Gangly frontman Robert Lewandowski flashed a shot wide after a good move among the highlights of spurned chances.

Agence France Presse

DRIVING RAIN

Bangladesh garment manufacturers shut down indefinitely operations of more than 300 factories at a key industrial hub on Saturday after five days of violent protests over wages, officials said.

The Czechs, humiliated in their opening 4-1 defeat by Russia and without injured playmaker Tomas Rosicky because of an Achilles problem, came into the game as the half wore on having weathered the Polish attacking storm and the driving rain. Coach Michal Bilek has not been popular with Czech supporters and striker Milan Baros, who set up Jiracek for the goal, had even been booed by his own fans as their early campaign looked in disarray.

However, the battling 2-1 win over Greece and the ability to hang on against Poland and grab the goal when they finally got on top has suddenly sent them into the last eight as group winners with six points, even though they had negative goal differenc “We are satisfied because we beat a team that played at home,” said Bilek, whose side will face the Group B runners-up in the last eight and will hope that does not turn out to be Germany. “We weren’t good in the first 25 minutes and then we improved. We have been in difficult situations but have been able to play as a team.”

Rosicky’s replacement Daniel Kolar was completely anonymous during the match and the Czechs will now do everything they can to get Rosicky fit but the skilful and lively Jiracek, as well as Vaclav Pilar and Jaroslav Plasil, offer a decent threat.

The Poles should have come out for the second half raring to go thanks to the wave of noise from the crowds who had made trams bounce up and down en route to the stadium. Instead the Czechs took the initiative without being very incisive but broke through when Jiracek cut inside a defender before beating goalkeeper Przemyslaw Tyton, preferred to Wojciech Szczesny, for his second goal of the tournament. Tournaments generally suffer for losing hosts early and with Ukraine also far from certain of progressing, UEFA will have to hope the buzz and fervour around the nations does not die down.

The Polish fans did their team proud with a rousing rendition of “Polska” towards the end and the applause for the Czech victors as well as their fallen heroes was also a nice touch, contrasting with the violence before the cohosts’ 1-1 draw with Russia on Tuesday.

President of the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association Shafiul Islam Mohiuddin made the announcement, saying the plants would reopen only after the government ensure “enough security”.

Most of Bangladesh’s big garment factories are based at Ashulia.

They employ around half a million workers who sew clothing for some of the world’s largest retailers such as Wal-Mart, Gap, Tesco, H&M and Carrefour.

“We have decided to close down more than 300 factories at Ashulia industrial area indefinitely. We can’t operate in this climate of fear and lawlessness,” Mohiuddin told AFP. The decision follows the fifth day of protests by tens of thousands of workers who clashed with police, vandalised plants and blocked a key highway for hours, senior police officer Monowar Hossain told AFP. “Police fired rubber bullets

and tear gas to disperse the unruly workers,” Hossain said. The violence in the last five days left scores of policemen and hundreds of protesters injured, police officers have said.

Employees -- who work 10-16 hours a day, six days a week for the lowest garment sector wages in the world -- were demanding a 50 percent pay hike and subsidised food to cope with the rising cost of living.

Union leader Babul Akter Thursday claimed that manufacturers at Ashulia had agreed to raise wages.

Some owners also announced that they would raise the wages to help workers cope with increases in rent.

But the BGMEA, which represents all of the country’s 4,500 garment factories, denied sealing any deal with the unions.

“It’s a lie, total lie. We raised workers salaries by 82 percent just 18 months ago. It’s impossible to

raise salaries again,” Mohiuddin said.

In 2010, Bangladesh garment factories were hit by months of violent protests that forced the government and factory owners to agree to increase wages by 80 percent, or a minimum $37 per month.

The export of garments, which made $19 billion for the impoverished country last year, is the mainstay of the economy of Bangladesh, accounting for 80 percent of its total shipments.

Tensions have been brewing at Ashulia and other textile manufacturing zones in recent months following the abduction and murder of a top garment union leader in April.

Unions have accused Bangladesh’s feared security forces of killing him. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demanded an independent probe into the incident when she visited the country last month.

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

11

INDONESIA First Lady fully recovers Antara

PITTSBURGH - Indonesia`s First Lady Ani Yudhoyono has fully recovered after undergoing cervical spinal nerve surgery in Pittsburgh, the United States, on June 15.

The surgery went well and successfully, and therefore she joined President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyonoand and his entourage to Los Cabos Mexico to attend the G20 Summit, Julian A Pasha, a presidential spokesman, said on the presidential plane on Saturday.

“Madamme Ani has fully recovered” Julian said.

The First Lady earlier told the press that the surgery took place for around one hour.

The First Lady and her entourage left for Pittsburgh for medical treatment on a commercial flight on June 12.

She was accompanied by her son, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono, and chief of the team of presiden-

tial doctors, Brig Gen Aris Pribudi in Pittsburgh.

The G-20 Summit will bring together leaders of 20 world economic powers, including US President Barack Obama.

From Mexico, President Yudhoyono will fly to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a sustainable development summit Rio+20 on June 20-22.

The summit aims to evaluate progress achieved in the implementation of sustainable development in the past 20 years since the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro and in the past 10 years since the World Summit on Sustainable Development in Johannesburg in 2002.

Mt. Marapi spews volcanic ash Antara

BUKITTINGGI - Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province spewed volcanic ash up to 500 meters into the sky on Sunday morning.

“The volcano spewed volcanic ash for about 10 minutes starting at around 08.30 a.m.,” Mubarak, who lived on the slope of the volcano said on Sunday.

“The volcanic ash fell on around the volcano`s slope,” he said.

Before spewing volcanic ash, the 2,891-meter high volcano released white thick smoke as high as 50 meters from its crater, he said.

Since its alert status was raised on August 3, 2011, the volcano had spewed white smoke and volcanic ash almost everyday, he said.

The Bukittinggi Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG) still maintains the volcano`s alert status at the second highest

alert level.

“PVMBG still recommends keeping the volcano at the second highest alert status and declaring it off-limits to anyone climbing within 3 km of its peak,” PVMBG officer Warseno said.

The volcano has spewed thick smoke and volcanic ash almost every day since it began showing signs of increased activity on August 3, 2011.

Mt Marapi is one of the active volcanoes in West Sumatra.

It sent out sulfuric volcanic ash 1,000 meters into the sky on August 3 last year. The ash fell onto a number of areas, such as Agam, Tanahdatar, Padangpariaman, and Padangpanjang.

The volcano last erupted in 2005.

When inactive, the mountains adjacent to Mt Singgalang and Mt Tandikek have always been a destination for climbers from within and outside West Sumatra. Also, every New Years, it is always crowded with mountain climbers.

AFP PHOTO / SETIAWAN

Activists from the environmental group Greenpeace display posters demanding global fastfood chain KFC to stop Indonesian forest destruction during a protest staged outside a KFC outlet in Semarang in Central Java province on June 16, 2012. Greenpeace accused KFC of using paper packaging made using wood from Indonesian rainforests which it said was endangering the habitat of the Sumatran tiger.

15 missing after boat sinks

Agence France-Presse

JAKARTA - Fifteen people were missing after their small wooden boat sank early on Sunday in heavy seas off eastern Indonesia, an official said.

The boat, which had 27 passengers and crew on board, went down after it was battered by waves up to five metres (16 feet) high in Maluku province, provincial search-and-

rescue team head Amin Bin Tongke told AFP. “Twelve of 27 people on board were rescued alive. We are still looking for around 15 missing,” he said.

The boat, which was also carrying food and building materials, left Ambon city late Saturday but was lashed by towering waves and strong winds two hours into its jour-

ney, National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Sutopo Purwo Nugroho said in a text message.

“The boat’s engine stalled and the boat broke up and sank,” he added.

Indonesia’s 240 million people are spread across 17,000 islands and are heavily dependent on a network of ships and boats, which have a poor safety record.

But he added that not only the rupiah but also a number of foreign currencies including the Korean won and the Malaysian ringgit had weakened against the US dollar.

“We expect there will be resolution in Europe soon. So the impact (of the European crisis) on the weakening of emerging markets` currencies can be reduced,” he said.

Bank Indonesia Governor Darmin Nasution said earlier in the day the central bank had prepared anticipatory measures which might be needed in case the European crisis was worsening.

“We will increase supply of foreign currencies in the market

to meet demand as part of efforts to stabilize the rupiah`s exchange rate,” he said in a press release.

Besides intervening in the market, he said BI would also buy state securities in the secondary market to stabilize the rupiah and issue foreign currency term deposits and develop a number of other foreign currency transaction instruments.

Darmin said the direct impact of the European crisis on Indonesian corporations and banks have so far been limited.

To increase foreign currency supply, Bank Indonesia had also started auctioning foreign currency term deposits and preparing hedging instruments.

BI to keep monitoring European crisis Antara

JAKARTA - Bank Indonesia (BI) said it will keep monitoring the European crisis particularly in the lead-up to the Greek elections on June 17.

“We will keep monitoring the impact of the crisis in Greece and Spain on the Indonesian economy,” executive director of the central bank`s economic research and monetary policy directorate, Perry Warjiyo said here on Friday.

Actually, the impact of the European crisis on the Indonesian economy had been felt since the past few months, including pressure on the rupiah`s exchange rate against the US dollar, he said.

12

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Bali News

International

BUSINESS

Monday, June 18, 2012

5

Spain PM brushes off IMF austerity advice for now

Associated Press

MADRID — Spain will not immediately implement the International Monetary Fund’s latest recommendations, which include cutting government workers’ wages further, because they are nonbinding advice, the prime minister said Saturday.

AP Photo/Francisco Seco

Protestors march down the Liberdade avenue during a demonstration by Portugal’s largest workers union, the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP), against austerity measures taken by the government in exchange of a euro 78 billion ($102.7 billion) financial rescue, Lisbon, Saturday, June 16, 2012. Protestors march down the Liberdade avenue during a demonstration by Portugal’s largest workers union, the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP), against austerity measures taken by the government in exchange of a euro 78 billion ($102.7 billion) financial rescue, Lisbon, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

Business chiefs pledge to value earth’s natural assets

Agence France-Presse

RIO DE JANEIRO - Some 39 chief executives of banks, investment funds and insurance firms Saturday pledged at a Rio+20 business forum Saturday to integrate the Earth’s natural capital into loans and investments.

Twenty years after the first Earth Summit highlighted the importance of the natural environment, they unveiled a “Natural Capital Declaration” that commit their companies also to reporting or disclosing on the theme of natural capital and accounting for natural capital in accounting frameworks.

Natural capital comprises Earth’s natural assets (soil, air, water, flora and fauna) and the ecosystem services flowing from them.

Neither these services nor the stock of natural capital that pro-

vides them are adequately valued compared to social and financial capital, the signatories said.

The declaration calls on the private and public sectors to work together to create the conditions necessary to “maintain and enhance natural capital as a critical economic, ecological and social asset.”

It also urges policy-makers at the UN-sponsored Rio+20 conference to move forward in crafting legislation and regulations that can spur the development of financial products and services that sustain the earth’s natural capital.

Among those who signed were chief executives of China Merchants Bank, National Australia Bank, Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding and China’s Shenzhen Development Bank.

The World Wide Fund for Na-

ture (WWF), the Carbon Disclosure Project, Fauna and Flora International and Conservation International were the first four nongovernmental, not-for-profit organisations to back the initiative.

“The private sector must build momentum post-Rio to ensure that valuing natural capital becomes embedded into both public and private sector investment decisions,” said WWF’s Director General Jim Leape.

“To achieve this, new indicators may be needed and governance arrangements may need to change. The private sector has a key role to play,” he added.

World leaders are to meet here June 20-22 to mull prospects for spurring sustainable development that would reconcile economic growth with poverty eradication and environmental protection.

The IMF is one of three organizations Mariano Rajoy’s government turned to for an assessment of the state of Spain’s banking sector ahead of a C100 billion ($125 billion) bailout for failing lenders.

The latest IMF document, released Friday, was not part of a bank sector report, but one of regular economic analyses issued on the state of Spain’s economy. It was critical of how the country had missed its deficit reduction target in 2011, despite insisting “until almost the end of the year that the deficit was on track.”

Spain’s deficit for 2011 had to be revised upward twice to finish at 8.9 percent of economic output, instead of the 3 percent maximum level set by the European Union.

Rajoy has set a goal of reducing the deficit to 5.3 percent of GDP in 2012.

The IMF report called that goal “very ambitious” and said it would “likely be missed.”

Rajoy said the IMF proposals, contained in the Friday report, were only suggestions and he would not implement them for now.

Meanwhile, several thousand dem-

onstrators marched late Saturday in at least three Spanish cities to protest what they said was disgraceful mismanagement of banks that had left them on the verge of bankruptcy.

In Madrid the protesters gathered outside the headquarters Bankia SA, a bank that has requested euro19 billion ($23.9 billion) in state aid and has euro32 billion ($40.3 billion) in toxic assets on its books.

Bankia is one of five domestic Spanish banks assessed by the IMF in its June 9 financial stability report as having heavy exposure to corporate and retail real estate lending.

In Friday’s report, the IMF also suggested that Rajoy’s government increase value-added tax — or VAT, a type of sales tax — and eliminate a recently re-introduced deduction on mortgage payments for first-time homebuyers.

The previous Socialist government boosted VAT to 18 percent and also reduced public sector pay by 5 percent in 2010.

Rajoy has since frozen wages but resisted cutting them and hiking sales tax, as the economy enters a double-dip recession.

AFP PHOTO / SONNY TUMBELAKA

Balinese dressed in traditional clothing walk on a beach past tourists during a Melasti ceremony prayer at Kuta in Denpasar on the island of Bali on June 16, 2012. Melasti is a purification ritual in which the sea is used to wash away the impurities of life.

Balinese Characters:

From Palm-leaf to Keyboards

IBP

AP Photo/Andres Kudacki

A man tries to use the cash machine as demonstrators place poster on the bank’s windows during a protest against Bankia in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, June 16, 2012. Spain will not immediately implement the International Monetary Fund’s latest recommendations, which include cutting government workers’ wages further, because they are nonbinding advice, the prime minister said Saturday.

Probably, you have watched or are going to watch arja operetta or Ramayana Ballet during the visit in Bali. It would be more convenient if it is enjoyed while having dinner of Balinese cuisine. At the same time, you watch the beauty of culture and taste the delicacy of local culinary.

You may hear the language spoken by players or puppeteer was not understandable. Of course, it is Balinese language.

As Japanese and Chinese, Balinese language also has its own characters. They consist of some 18 main characters and 10 vowel sounds. Ordinarily, Balinese characters are used to write palm-leaf manuscript or lontar. Such characters are incised with sharp knife

or stylus. When the writing works have completed, they should be rubbed with a blend of oil and lamp shoot to blacken them. So they are visible easily. Since the works were performed manually, the copying of a manuscript took a long time.

At a glance, Balinese characters look like Old Javanese, Tamil (India). It is inseparable from historical aspect where they had similarity of genealogical lines. Today, Balinese characters still have restricted use, namely at school for local subject from elementary school to senior high school. It is becoming the responsibility of local government to preserve and develop Balinese language in order it could survive in the midst of the growth of other languages like Bahasa Indonesia and foreign languages.

Balinese language poses a medium and spirit of Balinese culture.

To preserve Balinese culture should also simultaneously maintain and use of Balinese language in daily life. In other words, speaking Balinese language also characterizes one of the identities as a Balinese.

Among the use of other languages, Balinese language should remain to give a space to grow and develop.

Other than speaking and teaching it at schools, it should also accommodate the need of modern community or use in wider functions of language.

Balinese community receives abundant heritages of lontar or palm-leaf manuscripts from the predecessors retained by individuals and museums. They carry many aspects of knowledge, ranging from

philosophy, local healing, literature, architecture, agriculture, herbal practice, astrology and so forth.

Therefore, if they could be interpreted and presented in popular language, they could become attractive information for young generation and saleable books for commercial needs. Today, there is also a trend of poising the tradition with modern science namely by re-interpreting the indigenous wisdoms that are relevant to the current time. People will get balanced inputs from the past and current orientation.

Of course, such treasures will be beneficial for the conservation and future development of Balinese culture because it stays in touch with its original roots. Young generation should be introduced to these roots at early stage. Later, they will not

lose their identity and even could feel proud of it. Moreover, it could give them inspiration in making their creativities, either in fine arts, performance, traditional architecture or herbal healings.

Thanks to modern technology, the writing of Balinese characters now can be made easy by Bali Simbar font. It is the innovative thinking of I Made Suatjana (1986) lies behind the composing of this font. His work has helped the writing of Balinese characters in word processing application like Microsoft Word. Hopefully, there would be more creative software helping the development and learning of Balinese language so it would not come into extinction or be far left behind with the modern life. (BTN/ punia)

4

Bali News

Monday, June 18, 2012

International

International

Three Shops engulfed by fire Semarapura, DenPost

W

RLD

Norway King Harald and Queen Sonya congratulate Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, right, after her speech at the Peace Nobel Prize lecture at the city hall in Oslo, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

by locals watching and to anticipate unwanted things, Klungkung Police officers blocked the road and divert routes.

Sadly shrines owned by Ketut Oka (75) from Jabon located 25 meters from the incident caught fire as well. One three parts shrine and one two parts shrine had its rooftop burnt and to anticipate it locals had to collapse it so it can be turned off. It is suspected this shrine owned by BR Indra Udayana. Owner of Ashram Gandhi, caught fire due to a spark of fire blown towards it. Meanwhile officers thinks the cause of the fire was from an incense as locals stated they saw the couple Putu Martawan and Ayu Ratna Dewi were praying around 2 pm local time at the location. This is still being investigated while losses cost reaching hundred millions of rupiah. (119)

The firemen are trying to put of the fire in Klungkung Regency

Uncontrolled, Gajah Mada parking disciplined Tabanan (Bali Post) –

Graded uncontrollable the parking location of Gajah Mada Street south side at Tabanan disciplined by Police Civil Service last Friday (15/6). This operation got no complaints from those regulated where the service also gave understandings to parkers working at location. “This opera-

tion is guidance and socialization, from today this part will be cleaned from vehicles parking,” Head of the Service, Wayan Sudarya, stated.

To be true there are no regional regulations that regulates about parking spaces yet this disciplinary was done based on the traffic signs there are which should be applied. Not only vehicles parking

Suu Kyi vows reconciliation in Nobel speech, 21 years on

AP Photo/Markus Schreiber

on pedestrians, service officers also disciplined sellers on pedestrians and moved them to insides shops. Even though there are a bit of protest yet sellers then obeyed.

The disciplinary cause parkers shocked. “To me it doesn’t matter although of course the Transportation Agency who will divide the parking location again,” one parker stated. (kmb30) The traffic jam often happen in Gajah Mada area due to the unorganized parking

IBP/File

IBP/File

Regarding the little girl almost being raped

Investigators proactively examine victim Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Investigation against an attempt of rape case experienced by a little girl from Australia with initial AW, 9, once lived through a problem because the family of victim previously covered up the victim’s case. The victim did not want to be examined at Abiansemal Police by reason that she still traumatized.

Ultimately, the investigators were forced to proactively visit the victim for the examination.

Chief of Abiansemal Police, Putu Astawa, confirmed if his party proactively handled the case in examining the victim. It was taken because the investigator would like to immediately finalize the case. Moreover, the victim and her family were said to just spend holiday in Bali. “Examination of the victim is carried in her villa because she was not willing to be examined at police station,” said Chief Astawa, Friday (Jun 15).

When asked about the information saying if the victim was reluctant to report the case, Chief Astawa denied it.

He explained the victim’s party was not reluctant to report the case. However, they assessed the investigation would

take long time. “The correct one is that her party did not want to report. Yet, since they were holidaying here (Bali— Ed), they thought the process would take a long time. After we coaxed and made consultation with the consulate, they were ultimately willing to be examined,” he said.

His party also convinced if the investigation would not take long time. With the availability of evidence and witness’ testimony, it had been sufficient and then the process would be faster. Thus, the investigator was also working quickly to finalize the file. “We’ve examined the witness’s testimony. About seven witnesses have been examined, including the security officer who found the victim crying,” he added.

Meanwhile culprit of the rape attempt named Peter Marselanus Sogen, 33, from Kupang had been detained in Abiansemal Police. He was also still undergoing intensive investigation in the investigator’s room. The culprit admitted that he erred due to be under influence of alcoholic drink. “The culprit denied if his deed was deliberately planned. He said it was only spontaneity because the culprit was in drunken condition,” he concluded. (kmb21)

Agence France Presse

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi on Saturday pledged to keep up her struggle for democracy as she finally delivered her Nobel Peace Prize speech, 21 years after winning the award while under house arrest.

After a year that has seen sweeping changes in her Southeast Asian homeland, Suu Kyi pledged to work for national healing but also pointed to remaining political prisoners and continued ethnic strife in her country.

“My party, the National League for Democracy, and I stand ready and willing to play any role in the process of national reconciliation,” said Suu

Kyi, delivering her speech in Oslo for the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize.

Wearing flowers in her hair, a sarong and a purple silk scarf, she looked emotional as she received a thunderous standing ovation in the cavernous Oslo City Hall, packed with dignitaries, royals and Burmese exiles.

The veteran activist also said she encouraged “cautious optimism” in

her country’s transition from military rule towards democracy under the quasi-civilian government of ex-general President Thein Sein.

“If I advocate cautious optimism it is not because I do not have faith in the future but because I do not want to encourage blind faith,” she said.

Although the government has signed ceasefires with scores of ethnic rebel groups, she pointed to continued bloodshed -- conflict with the northern Kachin Independence Army and communal unrest between Buddhists and a Muslim minority.

13

Saudi Crown Prince Nayef to be buried on Sunday Reuters

Banjar Jabon, Sampalan Tengah Village residents in Dawan, Klungkung, last Saturday (16/6) afternoon was shocked after a fire caught buildings located on the roadside, for exact on the south of an Indomaret shop, causing a Kijang car, essentials, gas tubes, health equipments and medicines burnt down. Information stated that the incident happened in at 3 pm in the afternoon known by a motorcycle mechanic named Nengah Sari (38) from Telun Wayah, Talibeng Village, Karangasem who ahs a shop on the south side of the burnt building which at the time he was fixing a motorcycle owned by Gusti Ketut Kerta.

The building consists of three shop spaces which the north used as a medication place by a health worker named Kadek Sumerta from Banjar Meregan, Klungkung, then the middle an essential shop owned by Wayan Nemu (57) from Jabon, while the other one was garage owned by Nemu and his son Putu Martawan who works as a contracted worker at Industrial and Trade Agency of Klungkung. At the time a Kijang car was parked inside the garage which so Sari tried to save it. Yet knowing there are several gas tubes inside one of the spaces, Sari avoided risking his life as the fire got bigger. The fire was then turned off after two fire brigades came one hour later and helped by locals. Workers carefully turned off the fire knowing the situation moreover a number of explosion sounds seemed to be happening. The road was filled

Monday, June 18, 2012

RIYADH - Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah will bury his former heir, Crown Prince Nayef, in Mecca on Sunday, and must now name a new successor to rule the world’s biggest oil exporter. The most likely candidate to take the position to succeed the 89-year-old king is Prince Salman, 76, and like all former kings a son of Saudi Arabia’s founder Abdulaziz ibn Saud.

“There will be a meeting where the next crown prince will be decided. If you take a historical perspective it has always been done in an orderly and organized manner. Prince Salman fits the profile in many ways,” said Khaled Almaeena, editor in chief of the Saudi Gazette.

Salman, who is seen as a pragmatist with a strong grasp of the intricate balance of competing princely and clerical interests that dominate Saudi politics, was named defense minister last year.

The appointment of a new crown prince is not likely to

change the kingdom’s position on foreign or domestic policy, but King Abdullah’s new heir will face a range of major challenges when he one day becomes king.

Saudi Arabia has a rapidly growing population and an economy that is heavily reliant on oil exports. It also faces a threat from al Qaeda and a regional rivalry with Iran.

“Certainly they are going to continue to focus on the relationship with the U.S., and continue to make efforts to properly husband their abundant natural resources of oil,” said Robert Jordan, U.S. ambassador to Riyadh from 2001 to 2003.

Although most analysts believe it highly unlikely that Salman will not be chosen as crown prince, the ultimate decision may rest with a family Allegiance Council called in to approve King Abdullah’s decision.

Unlike in European monarchies, the Saudi succession does not pass from father to eldest son, but has moved along a line of brothers born to Ibn Saud. A previous crown prince, Sultan, died last October.

REUTER/Fahad Shadeed/Files

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz al-Saud smiles before a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) interior ministers meeting in Riyadh in this May 2, 2012 file photo.

Greeks vote in election that could decide fate of euro Reuters

REUTERS/John Kolesidis

A man walks to cast his ballot in a polling station in Athens June 17, 2012.

ATHENS - Greeks went to the polls on Sunday in an election that could decide whether their heavily indebted country remains in the euro zone or heads for the exit, potentially unleashing shocks that could break up the single currency.

In an election fought over the punishing austerity package demanded by international lenders as the price of keeping Greece from bankruptcy, opinion polls showed the radical leftist SYRIZA party, which wants to scrap the deal, running neck and neck with the conservative New Democracy, which

broadly backs it.

The European Union and International Monetary Fund have insisted that the conditions of the 130 billion bailout accord agreed in March must be accepted fully by a new government or funds will be cut off, driving Greece into bankruptcy.

All parties say they will keep Greece in the single currency, but SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras believes the agreement can be renegotiated without Greece having to leave, betting that European leaders cannot afford the turmoil that would be unleashed by cutting a member of the euro zone loose.

On the right, establishment heir

and New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras says rejection of the EU/ IMF bailout would mean a return to the drachma and even greater calamity, although he, too, wants to renegotiate some aspects of the package.

Opinion polls show Greeks, weary after five years of deep recession, overwhelmingly favor remaining in the euro, but there is bitter anger over repeated rounds of tax hikes, slashed spending and sharp cuts in wages.

Many voters are also furious with New Democracy and the other traditional ruling party, the now severely weakened PASOK, blaming them for decades of corruption, waste and inefficiency.

14

Monday, June 18, 2012

Life Style

International

Bali News

International

Second death in Scottish Legionnaires’ outbreak

The 34th Bali Art Festival

Agence France Press

A second person has died following an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in Scotland which has led to almost 90 confirmed or suspected cases, health authorities said Friday. The outbreak in Edinburgh has already claimed the life of a 56-year-old man and there have been 41 confirmed cases and 48 suspected cases so far, the local health authority said.

Ten people remain in a critical condition in intensive care. The latest death, at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, was reportedly a man in his 40s.

Health officials said he had significant pre-existing health problems.

Scotland’s health minister Nicola Sturgeon said the number of cases was unlikely to rise. “Despite this sad and tragic development, it remains the case that we believe the outbreak to have peaked. However, we continue to monitor the situation carefully,” she said.

Britain’s Health and Safety Executive and Edinburgh City Council are still investigating the source of the outbreak, with their probe so far focusing on industrial cooling towers in the southwest of the city.

Improvement notices have been issued to two firms, a distillery and a pharmaceutical company, about the cooling towers, although authorities have said they are not necessarily the source.

Legionnaires’ disease is contracted through the inhalation of contaminated water droplets and is not known to be transmitted from person to person.

AP Photo/Ng Han Guan

Shenzhou 9 spacecraft rocket launches from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Jiuquan, China, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

China sends first woman into space Associated Press Writer

JIUQUAN, China — China launched its most ambitious space mission yet on Saturday, carrying its first female astronaut and two male colleagues in an attempt to dock with an orbiting module and work on board for more than a week.

The Shenzhou 9 capsule lifted off as scheduled at 6:37 p.m.

(1037 GMT) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on the edge of the Gobi Desert. All systems functioned normally and, just over 10 minutes later, it opened its solar panels and entered orbit.

The launch was declared a success by space program chief Chang Wanquan, a People’s Liberation Army general who sits on the ruling Communist Party’s powerful central military commission — underscoring the program’s close military ties.

Female astronaut Liu Yang, 33, and two male crew members — mission commander and veteran astronaut Jing Haipeng, 45, and newcomer Liu Wang, 43 — are to dock the spacecraft with a prototype space lab launched last year in a key step toward building

a permanent space station. All three are experienced pilots and officers in the Chinese air force.

Two of the astronauts will live and work inside the module to test its life-support systems while the third will remain in the capsule to deal with any unexpected emergencies. China is hoping to join the United States and Russia as the only countries to send independently maintained space stations into orbit. It is already one of just three nations to have launched manned spacecraft on their own.

Another manned mission to the module is planned later this year, while possible future missions could include sending a man to the moon.

The space program is a source of enormous national pride for China, reflecting its rapid economic and technological prog-

ress and ambition to rank among the world’s leading nations.

The selection of the first female astronaut is giving the program an additional publicity boost.

On a state visit in Denmark, President Hu Jintao congratulated everyone connected with the mission.

“I urge you to carry forward the spirit ... and make new contributions to advance the development of our country’s manned space mission,” Hu said in a statement read to technicians at Jiuquan.

The astronauts are expected to reach the module, called Tiangong 1, on Monday. Now orbiting at 343 kilometers (213 miles) above Earth, the module is only a prototype, and plans call for it to be replaced by a larger permanent space station due for completion around 2020.

Associated Press Writer

IBP/File

AP Photo/National Marine Fisheries Service, File

FILE- This 2002, file photo, provided by the National Marine Fisheries Service shows a juvenile Hawaiian monk seal with a camera strapped to its back at French Frigate Shoals, Hawaii, one of the outermost islands in the Hawaiian island chain.

Artists performed Leko Dance during Bali Art Festival (BAF). Leko reconstruction that considered ancient being performed in Bali Art Festival (BAF) on Saturday.

Leko dance performed in BAF

3

Gong Kebyar of Gianyar shows amazing presentation Bali Post

Scientists to strap cameras to Hawaiian seals HONOLULU — Hawaiian monk seals need an image makeover. Some fishermen blame the endangered species for stealing their catch. There are unfounded rumors that they devour and deplete fish stocks. And at least four of them have been killed by humans in Hawaii since late last year.

To help correct the misconceptions, government scientists plan to glue submersible cameras onto the seals’ backs, using the footage to prove to fishermen the animals are not harming their way of life. It may even end up on reality TV. “It’s following seals to have them tell their own story,” Charles Littnan, lead scientist for the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Hawaiian Monk Seal Research Program. They expect to see the seals dive for eels and fish on the ocean floor.

The “Crittercams,” provided by the National Geographic Society, are the latest tactic to protect a population that is down to just 1,100 in Pacific Ocean waters around Hawaii. The killings were painful blows to a species on course to disappear in 50 to 100 years.

The deaths have come as resentment simmers while the species experiences a modest rebound around Kauai, Oahu and other islands where Hawaii’s humans live.

There have been cases of people pestering seals: state officials found an Oahu teenager throwing rocks at a seal at a wildlife sanctuary in January. On Friday, the state said a court fined him $1,000 and sentenced him to 80 hours of community service for trespassing and harassing the monk seal.

Archaeological evidence — like monk seal bones in a human trash pit dating between the 15th and 18th centuries — shows the seals were around on these islands long ago. But most were hunted for their meat and fur by the early 1900s. The seals were then generally only found among tiny, remote atolls northwest of Hawaii’s main islands.

Monday, June 18, 2012

GIANYAR - Presentation of Gong Kebyar gamelan music for adult category by Alit Sundari Troupe of Gianyar Regency was truly amazing when appearing in the Amphitheater of Denpasar Art Center, Wednesday night (Jun 14). Gong Kebyar represented by Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe, Batubulan directed by I Nyoman Sunarta faced with contingent of Gringsing Bang Gamelan Troupe, Bangbang, Bangli Regency, managed to attract myriad spectators thronging the Ardha Candra Amphitheater in the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) XXXIV. In front of thousands of spectators, the Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe presented various Creation Gamelan compositions accompanied with some dances created by the artists of Bali.

As the premiere presentation was Gitanjali Creation Gamelan entitled Kidung Kasmaran (Love Song) composed by I Wayan Darya, representing an expression of profound longing for love idol of the heart. Kidung Kasmaran was collaboration of music and beautifully nuanced pop song packed with mellow melodies composition.

Subsequently, it was resumed with Creation Legong entitled Pradhana under direction of I Komang Dedi Diana and Ni

Kadek Darmanti. Another intriguing presentation was Creation Gamelan drawing the admiration of spectators entitled Badeng directed by I Made Subandi. As a finale, the Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe staged a fragment entitled Purana Khayangan Payogan Agung telling about the history of a sanctum named Payogan Agung Temple.

According to the Head of Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe, preparation for the Gong Kebyar show involving approximately150 personnel as representatives of Gianyar Regency was commenced in January. He said he was very happy and pleased to be the envoy of Gianyar Regency. Besides, he was also proud because he could present the best in the Gong Kebyar parade for adult category. Such performance was a good opportunity to foster his men to demonstrate and hone their potential for regeneration.

T h e R e g e n t o f G i a n y a r, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati was very delighted with the very intriguing performance of Alit Sundari Gamelan Troupe. Even, the audience did not leave their seat until the show came to an end. The Regent also appreciated the appearance of envoy from Bangli Regency whose show was no less attractive than that of Gianyar Regency. (kmb16)

Antara

DENPASAR - Leko reconstruction that considered ancient being performed in Bali Art Festival (BAF) on Saturday. “This ancient art was performed by artists from Tinungan, Tabanan Regency,” explained committee of BAF, Putu Sedana.

The performance was held during noon time and able to atract many viewers. Besides, Leko performance, there were also another shows, such as workshop that pre-

sented by Nyoman Gunarsa, legendary painter from Klungkung.

On the afternoon, in Ayodya stage visitors joined the Lontar symposium. Meanwhile on the

evening, spectators watched eagerly on Catur Asrama dance, Semar Pagulingan dance, and final session of Jegeg Bagus’ competition.

Monday, June 18, 2012 Time

Place Activity

11.00 WITA

Ratna Kanda Stage

11.00 WITA

Angsoka Stage Arja Reconstruction Performance

16.00 WITA

Ayodya Stage Developed Arts Performance

20.00 WITA

Ayodya Stage New Dance Creation

20.00 WITA

ISI Open Stage Balaganjur with Dance Performance

20.00 WITA

Ksirarnawa Hall Awarding Ceremony to Maestro Artists

Ramayana Ballet Performance

IBP/Net

Artists performed Gong Kebyar dance. Presentation of Gong Kebyar gamelan music for adult category by Alit Sundari Troupe of Gianyar Regency was truly amazing when appearing in the Amphitheater of Denpasar Art Center, Wednesday night (Jun 14).

2

International

Monday, June 18, 2012

Bali News

Four months, 138 HIV positive at Sanglah Hospital Denpasar (Bali Post )

IBP/File

The Adipura Monument where the Soekarno Road will be build.

Criticized, Jalan Bypass Soekarno constantly continues Tabanan (Bali Post)—

Criticism expressed by some legislators of Tabanan House related to the Jalan Bypass Soekarno eventually receded. Regent of Tabanan, Ni Putu Eka Wiryastuti, officially named the national road. Such decision was set forth in the Regent Decree No. 170/20112 dated May 29, 2012. It stipulated the road section starting from the Vishnu Murti statue in Kediri to Adipura statue at Pesiapan was named Jalan Ir. Sukarno.

As planned, the inauguration of the road naming would be held on Monday (Jun 18). Spokesperson of Tabanan Government, Putu Dian Setiawan, justified about the schedule of the road naming inauguration. He asserted the naming with Sukarno served as an expression of respect and honor as well as commemoration of services extended by the Proclaimer Father. “It poses our sincere tribute to Bung Karno,” he said on Friday (Jun 15).

During the road inauguration, said Dian, the Tabanan bypass road section would be completely closed for 10 hours starting 6:00 a.m. to 15:00 p.m. local time.

The closure started from the intersection of Vishnu Murti Statue in Kediri to Adipura Statue at

Pesiapan. “The road inauguration ceremony is centered at the Adipura monument,” said Dian.

During the closure, the road users would be diverted to alternative route to the town of Tabanan.

Since the traffic flow was ascertained to be crowded, Jalan Gajah Mada downtown would be made two-way lane. He hoped the entire community could provide support and acknowledgement related to the closure.

Meanwhile, the Head of Tabanan Transportation, Communications and Informatics Agency, Agus Harta Wiguna, explained the road users from Denpasar would be diverted to the town of Tabanan through Vishnu Murti Statue.

Then, road users from Gilimanuk would be diverted to the town

through Adipura Statue.

As reported previously, a legislator of the Tabanan Golkar faction, Ketut Loka Antara, deplored the naming plan to Jalan Bypass Kediri-Pesiapan with the name of Soekarno. Conversely, Chairman of the Branch Executive Board of Tabanan Pancasila Youth proposed to the Regent of Tabanan to use the name of local hero or Bali tourism name, where one of which was Jatiluwih or Bedugul. This politician argued the figure of Sukarno had been honored as a national hero.

On that account, he suggested to local government to highlight local heroes or local potential for the road naming. According to him, this measure could serve as one of the promotional efforts of Tabanan. (kmb30)

In just four months January-April 2012 the VCT Clinic of Sanglah Hospital received 138 HIV Positive patients with 26 out of 131 patients positive of HIV on January, 40 out of 138 on February, 37 out of 99 on March and 35 out of 123 on April as stated by Head of Non Hospitalized Patients, dr. Dayu Miswarihati, met last Friday (15/6). This total is mostly on males with its risk factor on heterosexual intercourse with age range 20-39 years old.

In 2011 it was noted 53 patients died due to HIV and usually hospitalized in normal rooms usually who uses government health insurances such as Nusa Indah room that became the place for infectious disease patients such as rabies, bird flu, TB , tropical diseases and HIV unless they have the budget to be on VIP rooms. For TB patients they were treated at one space as it is infectious through droplets or saliva and so separated yet those who got TB during HIV infected will be separated as HIV patients are weak and its treatment is different. Right now the only medicine that could decrease HIV virus inside the body is ARV (Anti Retro Viral) where it should be drunk all their life. According to Ni Nyoman Sri Sutarni, AMK, CST Care Support and Treatment of Sanglah Hospital stated since VCT was opened in August 2004, those active consuming ARV reached 1215 people out of the 1800 people initialed noted down. “Some died, lost contact due to moving places or not extending it and so until now those active consuming are that much,” Sutarni stated.

Not all HIV patients took ARV at Sanglah Hospital but also at Yayasan Kerti paraja Foudnation. ARV has three tips and if there are resistance going on, then it has to be changed to ARV line 2 that is more expensive. This resistance could be caused due to not drinking it routinely or it doesn’t suit the patient. Until now HIV Patients with this type of medicine reached 52 people which four of them are children. These medicines were given for free yet for line 2 supplies are not as much so it has to be given as needed and efficiently. (san)

Ahead of planting season, Bali fertilizer stock adequate Denpasar (Bali Post)—

Ahead of planting season, the fertilizer stock is ascertained to be in safe condition up to few months to come. Therefore, farmers are appealed not to worry about shortages of fertilizer and the threat of price hike. It is indicated by the fertilizer stocks remaining to be stacked in the marketing office warehouse of Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (PKT) of Bali branch.

“Fertilizer stock existing in our warehouse has included the allocation to meet the needs of the Corporate-based Food Production Improvement Program (GP3K) in next July,” said the Head of PKT Bali Branch Offices, Imam Sujono.

He further said the needs of urea fertilizer in Bali to meet the market demand in July ranged from 2,000 to 2,500 tons. Meanwhile, the stock owned by PKT Bali fertilizer per June 13, 2012 had exceeded the estimated needs for the upcoming planting season and GP3K. Regarding the current stock of fertilizer, Imam said that urea fertilizer belonging to PKT Bali Branch amounted to 5,010 tons, while NPK reached 64,850 tons. “We are optimistic to meet the needs of farmers, considering the existing stock has far exceeded the demand. Moreover, in the near future the supply of NPK fertilizer would be increased again as much as 500 tons from East Java and 1,500 tons from Bontang. Similarly, urea supply will also be added 3,200 tons. At the moment, they are still being unloaded at Celukan Bawang Harbor,” he explained.

Previously a number of farmers worried about the scarcity of fertilizers in the market, whereas the fertilizer stocks in Bali had been adequate and even exceeded the need. It happened because farmers were reluctant to make definitive drafting of group needs (RDKK) as a condition of initial purchase of the subsidized urea fertilizer.

“It’s the main issue in this matter. In fact, Bali farmers are unable to be independent, so please do not be abandoned. That’s why they need earnest assistance,” said Chairman of the Indonesia Farmers Association (HKTI) of Bali, Prof. Suparta. (kmb28)

 Founder : K.Nadha,  General Manager :Palgunadi Chief Editor: Diah Dewi Juniarti  Editors: Gugiek Savindra,Alit Susrini, Alit Sumertha, Daniel Fajry, Mawa, Sri Hartini, Suana, Sueca, Sugiartha, Wirya, Yudi Winanto Denpasar: Dira Arsana, Giriana Saputra, Subrata, Sumatika, Asmara Putra. Bangli: Pujawan, Buleleng: Adnyana, Gianyar: Agung Dharmada, Karangasem: Budana, Klungkung: Bali Putra Ariawan. Jakarta: Nikson, Hardianto, Ade Irawan. NTB: Agus Talino, Izzul Khairi, Raka Akriyani. Surabaya: Bambang Wilianto.  Development: Alit Purnata, Mas Ruscitadewi.  Office: Jalan Kepundung 67 A Denpasar 80232.

Telephone (0361)225764, Facsimile: 227418, P.O.Box: 3010 Denpasar 80001. Bali Post Jakarta, Advertizing: Jl.Palmerah Barat 21F. Telp 021-5357602, Facsimile: 021-5357605 Jakarta Pusat. NTB: Jalam Bangau No. 15 Cakranegara Telp. (0370) 639543, Facsimile: (0370) 628257. Publisher: PT Bali Post

Activities

International

IBP

Monday, June 18, 2012

15

Inna Grand Bali Beach

SANUR - Inna Grand Bali Beach is situated on the long white sandy beach of Sanur, Bali’s most popular area and shaded by coconut palm, from the luxurious ten-storey central tower building, the highest in Bali, landscaped tropical garden and cottages spread out over 45 hectares land.

Originally opened on 1 November 1966, re-launched, after major upgrading, on 4 October 1993. INNA Grand Bali Beach is the most complete resort complex in Bali, featuring state-of-the-art visitor facilities, but also numerous artistic amenities that bring to life the cultural excellence of the Balinese people and their many talented neighbors.

Inna Grand Bali Beach offers a good value and genuine hospitality. The east facing location provides guests with the best opportunity to see magical Bali sunrise. 523 room in 3 types of accommodation; 100 cottages, 197 rooms of 4 blocks two storey buildings and 226 rooms of a ten storey Tower Wing, including a Presidential Suite and spacious suites. All rooms have individually controllable air conditioning, humidity control, private bath/shower, satellite TV, fridge/mini bar, hair dyer, tea & coffee making facility, inhouse movie channel, international direct dial telephones, bathrobes, balcony or terrace. Tower Wing rooms also have in room safes and card key door locks.

Guests can enjoy views of the blue sea or the lush tropical gardens, so come and enjoy the Grandeur of Bali, Inna Grand Bali Beach.

Courtesy of Inna Grand Bali Beach

Calendar Event for May 20 through June 20, 2012 26 May Tumpek Wayang Pura Majapahit Jembrana Odalan Betara ratu Gede Desa Celuk Sukawati Odalan Betara Ratu Wedyadari Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Panti Gelgel Pengembungan Sesetan Denpasar Betara Ratu Alit & Ratu Lingsir Singakerta Ubud Pura Pedarmaan Dalem Sukawati Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Mengwi Besakih Pura Pedarmaan Kaba-kaba Besakih Pura Pedarmaan dalem Bakas Besakih Pura Dadia Agung Pasek Gelgel Pegatepan Gelgel Klungkung Pura Pemrajan Agung Sulang Kec Dawan Klungkung.

Merajan Pasek Bendesa Kori Agung Pengatepan Pura Pedarmaan Dinasti dalem sri Aji Pura Besakih Pura Penataran Giri Purwa Banyuangi.

Pesraman Dusun Kuto Rejo Banyuangi.

30 May Buda Wage Kelawu.

Pura Penataran Agung Teluk Padang Karangasem Pura Melanting Desa Camenggaon Sukawati Pura Penataran Ped Nusa Penida.

Pura Pasek Gelgel Pangembungan Bongkase Abiansemal.

Pura Pasek Bendesa Reyang Gede Penebel Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Br. Jawa Tengah Buleleng Pura Gaduhan Jagat Desa Singakerta Ubud Pura Masceti Tegeh Mancawarna Sanding Tampaksiring Pura Penataran Batu Lepang Kamasan Klungkung Pura Paibon Pasek Gelgel Gobleg Desa Kedonganan Kuta Pura Goa Besakih Pura Basukian Besakih Odalan Ida Ratu Pucak Pameneh Penataran Agung Besakih Merajan Pasek Gelgel Pejeng Merajan Pasek Gelgel Songan Merajan Pasek Prateka Pekandelan Sidemen Merajan Pasek Prateka Taman Sari Sukasada.

Pura dadia Pasek Gelgel Sidemen Karangasem Merajan Pasek Gelgel Tampuagan Tembuku, Bangli.

5 Jun Anggar Kasih Dukut.

Pr. Dalem Batuyang Batubulan Pura Pasek Gelgel Mengening Kediri Tabanan Pr Pasek Undagi Timpag Kerambitan Tabanan Pura Desa/ Pura Pucak Banjar Taman Bedulu Gianyar.

Merajan Pasek Tangkas Kori Agun Sulahan Merajan Pasek Padang Rata Padang Pura Puser Jagat Dalem Dukut Puri Sukun Nusa Penida.

6 Jun Buda Umanis Dukut Pura Agung Pasek Gelgel Sibang Kaja Abiansemal Pura Dalem Samplangan Gianyar 16 Jun Saraswati Pura Pasek Tangkas Gempinis dalang Tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel sayan Bongkase Abiansemal Pura Watugunung Bima Pura Agung Jagatkarana Surabaya Pura Aditya Jaya Rawamangun Jakarta Timur Pura Pemaksan Banyuning Timur Buleleng Pura Agung Wira Lokha Natha Cimahi Jawa Barat Pura Dadia Agung Bendesa Tangkas Kori Agung Pusat Gerih Desa Gerih Abiansemal Badung.

Pura Giri Jaya Natha Balikpapan Pura Agung Santi Bhuana Brugelette Belgia.

18 Jun Some Ribek.

Pura Jati Jembrana Pura Kawitan Batugaing Bangli Pura Tirta Wening Tambak Sari Surabaya 20 Jun Hari Raya Pagerwesi Pura Laban Sindu Jiwa Kedewatan Ubud Pura Kehen Bangli Pura Wirabuana Magelang Jawa Tengah Pura Padang Sakti Tangtu Denpasar Timur Pura Jogan Agung Ketewel Sukawati Pura Gadung Pengiasan Dauh Puri Denpasar Pura Pasek Gelgel Buruan Kaja Tabanan Pura Pasek Gobleg Kerambitan tabanan Pura Pasek Gelgel Meliling Tabanan

Balinese Temple Ceremony Every Temple and Shrine has a special date for it annual Ceremony, or “ Odalan “, every 210 days according to Balinese calendar, including the smaller ancestral shrine which each family possesses. Because of this practically every few days a ceremony of festival of some kind takes place in some Village in Bali. There are also times when the entire island celebrated the same Holiday, such as at Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi day, Saraswati day, Tumpek Landep day, Pagerwesi day, Tumpek Wayang day etc.

The dedication or inauguration day of a Temple is considered its birth day and celebration always takes place on the same day if the wuku or 210 day calendar is used. When new moon is used then the celebration always happens on new moon or full moon. The day of course can differ the religious celebration of a temple lasts at least one full day with some temple celebrating for three days while the celebration of Besakih temple, the Mother Temple, is never less than 7 days and most of the time it lasts for 11 days, depending on the importance of the occasion.

The celebration is very colorful. The shrine are dressed with pieces of cloths and sometimes with brocade, sailings, decorations of carved wood and sometimes painted with gold and Chinese coins, very beautifully arranged, are hung in the four corners of the shrine. In front of shrine are placed red, white or black umbrellas depending which Gods are worshipped in the shrines.

In front of important shrine one sees, besides these umbrellas soars, tridents and other weapons, the “umbulumbul”, long flags, all these are prerogatives or attributes of Holiness. In front of the Temple gate put up “Penjor”, long bamboo poles, decorated beautifully ornaments of young coconut leaves, rice and other products of the land.

Most beautiful to see are the girls in their colorful attire, carrying offerings, arrangements of all kinds fruits and colored cakes, to the Temple. Every visitor admires the grace with which the carry their load on their heads.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

Monday, June 18, 2012

Kate Winslet, Kenneth Branagh get royal honors Associated Press Writer

LONDON — Kate Winslet has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for her titanic contribution to the arts. The actress, who won a best actress Academy Award in 2009 for “The Reader” and made her breakthrough as the feisty Rose in 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” has been named a Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE, in the queen’s Birthday Honors List, published Saturday.

Winslet said the honor made her “very proud to be a Brit.” “I am both surprised and honored to stand alongside so many men and woman who have achieved great things for our country,” the 36-year-old star said.

Actor and director Kenneth Branagh was made a knight and will be known as Sir Kenneth. A respected Shakespearean actor whose films as a director range from “Henry V” and “Hamlet” to the comic-book fantasy “Thor,” Branagh said he felt “humble, elated, and incredibly lucky” to get the honor.

It puts him in a pantheon of theatrical knights alongside the late Sir Laurence

Olivier, whom Branagh played in “My Life With Marilyn.”

“When I was a kid, I dreamed of pulling on a shirt for the Northern Ireland football team,” said the Belfast-born, 51-year-old actor. “I could only imagine how proud you might feel. Today it feels like they just gave me the shirt, and my heart’s fit to burst.”

The honors are bestowed by twice yearly by the queen — at New Year’s and on her official birthday in June — but recipients are selected by civil servants from nominations made by the government and the public. Most go to people who are not in the limelight, for

Price: Rp 3.000,-

Entertainment

WEATHER FORECAST Dps 24 - 33

Associated Press Writer

AP Photo/Matt Sayles, Chris Pizzello

This combination of 2012 and 2011 file photos shows hip hop stars Chris Brown, left, and Drake.

NEW YORK — New York City police are investigating whether shots were fired inside a nightclub during a bottle-throwing brawl involving singer Chris Brown and Drake’s entourage. Some witnesses report hearing shots during the dust-up Thursday morning at W.i.P in SoHo, but no one reported seeing a gun. Police are looking into the claims.

Chris Brown, his girlfriend and his bodyguard were among eight injured during the fight inside the club. Police say members of Drake’s entourage stopped Brown as he was leaving. The fight escalated and bottles were thrown.

Brown spoke with police; Drake has not. Drake’s representatives say he was on his way out when the fight broke out and did not injure anyone.

A manager of a club in the same building was arrested Friday on an unrelated violation.

Spain PM brushes off IMF austerity advice for now Page 12

Spain set for tougher test against Croatia Page 8

Czech delight as Poland dream shattered

services to their community or industry, but they also reward a sprinkling of famous faces.

Songwriter and philanthropist Richard Stilgoe, who wrote lyrics for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats,” ‘’Starlight Express” and “The Phantom Of The Opera,” was awarded a knighthood, while golfer Luke Donald was recognized for spending almost a year at the top of golf’s world rankings.

The Englishman, who has spent 48 weeks as No. 1 since May last year, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).

“I am truly honored to be awarded an MBE by Her Majesty, particularly in her Jubilee year,” Donald said Friday from the U.S. Open in San Francisco.

Those becoming dames — the female equivalent of a knight — include Iraqi-born architect Zaha Hadid, who designed the Aquatic Center for the 2012 London Olympics, and Labour Party politician Tessa Jowell, who was Olympics minister until 2010.

NYPD probe report of gunshots in Chris Brown brawl

e-mail: info_ibp@balipost.co.id online: http://www.internationalbalipost.com. http://epaper.internationalbalipost.com.

Monday, June 18, 2012 300 Bangladesh garment factories shut down after unrest Page 6

Reuters

AP Photo/Michael Sohn

16

16 Pages Number 126 4th year

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

EURO 2012 NEWS SEE P8-9

Greek players celebrate their 1-0 win at the end of the Euro 2012 soccer championship Group A match between Greece and Russia in Warsaw, Poland, Saturday, June 16, 2012.

WROCLAW - The revitalised Czech Republic surprised even their own fans by reaching the Euro 2012 quarter-finals as Group A winners on Saturday as the hopes and dreams of co-hosts Poland came crashing down to earth with a thunderous thud. Petr Jiracek’s neat 72nd-minute strike sealed a 1-0 win and sent Poland out to the delight of a small corner of the rain-soaked Wroclaw stadium, where the majority of red and white clad fans could only rue a host of missed chances in the first half.

Poland, so full of joy and youthful exuberance during this tournament both on and off the pitch, can also look back on wasted opportunities in the opening draw with Greece and coach Franciszek Smuda said he was stepping down.

“My adventure with the national team is over,” Smuda said afterwards. “It is a bitter pill to swallow.

We were too sure about the possibility of winning.

We had some opportunities in the first half, we didn’t take advantage of them and we lost the game.”

The only crumb of comfort for the broken supporters, who arrived for kickoff as huge bolts of lightning seemed to foretell their impending doom, was that old rivals Russia were also eliminated with a 1-0 defeat by quarter-finalists Greece.

Continued on page 6

Foreign tourist visit increases 11 percent

Bali Post

JAKARTA - Within the first three months of this year, the foreign tourist visit reached 1.90 million, or an increase of 11.01 percent compared to the same period last year coming to 1.71 million people. It was stated by Director of Indonesia Imaging, Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, Esthy Reko Astuty, after the launch of Augmented Reality mobile application services entitled Indonesia In Your Hand in Jakarta.

According to Esthy, movement of domestic tourists had also showed an increase in keeping with the improvement in per capita income of the people of Indonesia. “A

lot of travelers rely on the internet connection on their mobile phones to find out information about tourist destinations,” she said.

Esthy said that tourism promo-

tion in Indonesia should primarily used digital media, especially mobile phones, because digital media was very effective to reach the tourist target that would be coming to Indonesia.

The Indonesia In Your Hand application was an important breakthrough because when compared to the production cost of 5,000 pieces of information leaflets on tourist destinations that have been applied, with the use of Indonesia In Your Hand application tourists could get information for free.

To continue to develop the tourism in Indonesia, said Esthy, the Ministry

of Tourism and Creative Economy supported the promotional efforts by the Indonesia In Your Hand Augmented Reality mobile application services. Development of the application, said Esthy, aimed at facilitating tourists to find out information related to tourism destination and tourism supporting facilities through their mobile phone device.

Continued on page 6

See schedule and news of Bali Art Festival in P3.