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Passion plus timing makes magic formula for 2017 Oscars LOS ANGELES - This year’s Oscars is filled with projects fueled by passion and deeply-held personal visions that prevailed over skepticism, funding troubles and conventional wisdom.

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Emma Stone accepts her award for Female Actor in a Leading Role for La La Land during the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. on January 29, 2017.

For favorite “La La Land,” which took director Damien Chazelle six years to get made, and indie challenger “Moonlight,” made on such a tight budget the cast and crew shared one trailer, the tortured path to the Academy Awards has only added to their allure.

Other recent films like Martin

Scorsese’s “Silence” was 28 years in the making, while Warren Beatty flirted for two decades with the idea of “No Rules Apply.” They were notably snubbed in awards season and at the box office, however, as was Ben Affleck’s personal project “Live by Night.”

Hollywood awards watchers say

that may have little to with the skill and commitment of the filmmakers. But certain passion projects and their creators found a way of breaking through to audiences at what turned out to be the just the right moment, years after they were first conceived.

“Timing is everything on these movies and how they resonate. It’s about passion but it’s also about being in the right place at the right time,” said Pete Hammond, awards columnist for Deadline.com.

“Moonlight,” the tale of a young black man struggling to grow up in an impoverished Miami neighborhood, was drawn from the personal experiences of director Barry Jenkins and writer Tarell Alvin McCraney.

“No one was doing it for the paycheck,” said “Moonlight”s Oscar-nominated supporting actress Naomie Harris. “We didn’t have a publicity budget, it was all word of mouth and us doing interviews.”

Despite such hardships, the unsentimental view of bullying, drugs and gay issues arrived just as Hollywood was clamoring for movies about modern, black stories rather than “maids and slaves” fare. “Moonlight” has eight Oscar nominations.

The film shows “a very specific place and point of view and I think people right now want to experience genuine and authentic stories,” Jenkins said. (rtr)

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Muslim men take part in a rally against Jakarta’s minority Christian Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama outside the parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.

Ahok is currently on trial on accusation of blasphemy following his remark about a passage in the Quran that could be interpreted as prohibiting Muslims from accepting non-Muslims as leaders.

Candidate vying to lead Indonesian capital denies pandering to Islamists AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana

JAKARTA - A former education minister in Muslim-majority Indonesia facing a run-off vote against a Christian to be Jakarta governor, on Tuesday denied pandering to Islamists to win support and said he could unite the capital after a divisive election.

Anies Baswedan is set to take on Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, Jakarta’s first Christian and ethnic Chinese governor, in a second-round vote on April 19. Purnama got the most votes in a first round, on Feb. 15, but not by enough to avoid a runoff, unofficial counts show.

Campaigning for the poll has been overshadowed by religious tensions, with protests led by hardline group Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) against Purnama, and calls for voters to choose a Muslim. Photographs of Baswedan meeting FPI leader Habib Rizieq were widely published in media, leading his critics to accuse him of tarnishing his reputation as a moderate Muslim.

“I think there’s a framing that

is not fair here,” Baswedan said in an interview at his Jakarta home.

“If I met the Catholic community, am I then considered no longer a Muslim? If I met the Buddhist community, am I then considered no longer a Muslim?”

He said the media was giving a distorted impression of his campaign, which included meetings with a range of religious groups.

“Often times, they only see one meeting, even though I’ve gone for dozens of other meetings,” Baswedan said, sitting with a portrait of Sukarno, Indonesia’s founding father, hanging on a wall near him.

“I interact with all residents of Jakarta.” Baswedan, a respected academic who won a Fulbright

scholarship to study in the United States, was picked by President Joko Widodo to be education minister, but was dropped from the cabinet in a reshuffle last year.

Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population but is officially secular and home to minority Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and other communities.

‘UNITE NOT DIVIDE’ The post of Jakarta governor has been a stepping stone to higher office. Widodo was previously governor and Purnama was his deputy.

The city vote is being widely seen as a proxy battle for the next presidential election, in 2019. Purnama has the support of Widodo’s ruling party while Baswedan has the backing of an influential former general, Prabowo Subianto, and his Gerindra Party. Subianto narrowly lost the last presidential election, in 2014, to Widodo.

Overshadowing the campaign

has been Purnama’s trial for blasphemy for allegedly insulting the Koran. He denies the accusation that was filed after he said voters were deceived by his opponents who used a verse in the Koran to imply that Muslims should not vote for a leader of a different religion.

The trial, which began in December, seemed to dent his support initially, but it later rebounded, helped by middle-class approval of his efforts to improve the bureaucracy and tackle traffic jams and flooding. Purnama secured about 43 percent of the vote in the first round, ahead of Baswedan with about 40 percent. A third candidate, Agus Yudhoyono, the son of former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, was last with less than 20 percent.

Analysts say some Muslim voters may now shift their support from Yudhoyono to Baswedan, who performed well in televised

debates.

When asked if Jakarta’s governor had to be Muslim, Baswedan said every citizen had the right to run, but added: “Jakarta needs an effective leader who can execute all the plans, and secondly, who can unite, not divide.”

Baswedan said his policies would be centred on increasing access to education, creating jobs and making housing more affordable. One of his main campaign promises is “zero downpayment” for home buyers. “We will continue to focus on topics that are urgent for the residents of Jakarta,” Baswedan said.(rtr) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http://globalfmbali.listen2myradio. com or live video streaming at http:// radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.

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Balinese people and foreign tourists jointly collect plastic waste

Entitled One Island One Voice, the movement to fight against plastic waste was simultaneously carried out at several points in Karangasem on Sunday (Feb. 19). Residents were moved to come down and pick up various types of plastic waste. This movement was carried out in almost all the coastal areas in Bali by a number of societal components that care about the existence of Bali. This positive action drew the support from all societal components, including the local government.

Especially in Karangasem, this simultaneous action was held at some locations such as Amed Beach (Abang subdistrict), Tulamben Beach (Kubu) and Padangbai Beach (Manggis). Then, in Karangasem subdistrict it was centered at Ujung and Candidasa.

Moreover, the movement was also targeting upstream areas such as Karangasem village, precisely the Susuan neighborhood, Gelumpang, Pangi and Juukmanis.

This action involved all components such as civil

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The locals and foreigners are cleaning the plactis waste in Karangasem Regency

servants, village officials, Indonesian military (TNI), national police (Polri), students, tourism components and stakeholders, fishermen groups as well as customary community. Moreover, it was also followed by some foreign travelers happening to spend holiday in Bali. Then, the activities held on Ujung Beach and Karangasem village was initiated by a native restaurateur to Bali from Karangasem, namely Penelope Jeans Williams.

“Public awareness of keeping the environment remains low. Therefore, it needs to be addressed together, especially the plastic waste. The awareness of loving the environment needs to be built from childhood. If beaches are dirty, especially due to plastic waste, guests will not come here,” said Penelope Jeans Williams.

Subdistrict head of Karangasem, Cokorda Alit Surya Prabawa, also looked to participate in this action on Ujung Beach. He came down to involve civil servants, Tumbu village official, fisherman group of Ujung Beach, and Ujung Hyang customary villagers. In the meantime, the activities at Karangasem village was coordinated directly by Commander of Karangasem Military District, I Nyoman Mangku, Chief of Karangasem Subdistrict Police, I Gede Wali and headman of Karangasem Wayan Gusita, and involving civil servants, police and military personnel, residents, customary youth clubs and students of SMPN 1 Karangasem junior high school and SDN 9 Karangasem elementary school.

Likewise, a similar activity was also held on Candidasa Beach involving civil servants from several agencies, Karangasem subdistrict staff, students from nearby schools, tourism players, including some foreign travelers who happened to be vacationing at Candidasa. Cok Alit asserted that the movement in some parts of the Karangasem subdistrict could collect hundreds of sacks of plastic waste.

“If all move together, it is unimaginable how many tons of plastic waste that can be collected throughout Bali through the movement made on single day,” he said.

Cok Alit hoped the movement can foster the awareness of the majority of Balinese people, at least to reduce the use of plastic in everyday life for the sake of continuity and ‘health’ of the earth to be inherited by next generation such as children and grandchildren.

Seeing the importance of the fight against plastic waste movement, Penelope Jeans Williams and subdistrict head of Karangasem agreed to carry it out periodically. In addition to it maintaining environmental sanitation, it also continues to provide an understanding for the public so that they are aware, and intervene jointly in maintaining sanitation to keep away from various hazards. (gik)

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Happy Chappy’s Big Catch

Bali hit by disasters

BEGINNING of 2017 is filled with sad news.

A series of natural disasters in some regions of Bali claimed dozens of casualties. These strikes of nature should be addressed by residents to rerealize the importance of taking care of nature.

Other than maintaining balance and natural ecosystem, people must also be vigilant to various forms of threats, such as of plastic waste.

Activities

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This February, we’d like to invite you to Bali’s favourite Chinese restaurant and bar, Happy Chappy Chinese for the freshest, live seafood cooked in tantalizing Cantonese-style for the most satisfying seafood meal. Craving crab, prawns, oysters, lobsters, scallops?

Just pick and choose. All that’s left is to do is wait in eager anticipation while you sip on your beverage and bask in the restaurant’s delightful ambience.

Friendly and efficient wait staff

will select only the freshest from the restaurant’s living tank straight to the kitchen where the Head Chef’s creative directions combined with flair for the exquisite taste of authentic Cantonese cuisine and refined delivery is reflected in every serving. While Happy Chappy Chinese in Seminyak promises an entire dining experience, its sister outlet in Berawa is dedicated to takeaways and casual dining.

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WEEKLY EVENTS and FARMERS MARKETS EVERY SATURDAY Meditation class by Mangku Budi Dharma 14-16:30 Bona, Blahbatuh meet at Ubud Cocomarket at 13:00 Saturday Market Oldman’s Cafe Canggu, Batu Bolong Beach, pottery fresh produce, clothing Sand Beach Club and Restaurant, Sanur Regent Suwirta is visiting Kertagosa

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Kertagosa and Klungkung monument to be fitted with signboards SEMARAPURA - Various methods are being used by the Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Suwirta, to promote local tourist attractions like Kertagosa and The Klungkung Puputan Monument, so that lcoal and foreign tourists can more easily find them.

The government of Klungkung has come up with various breakthroughs in terms of promoting tourists attractions. Regent Suwirta recently made a site inspection of some of the attractions that are part of the new City Tour. There are plans to have a large signboards installed that will read: “ Monument of Puputan Klunkgkung and Kertagosa”, so that when visitors come and take pictures, they will know what they are photgraphing.

The City Tour that has been running for a year stops here, helped inspire the idea for the signboard.

Regent Suwirta, accompanied by the Promotion Section Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, I Ketut Wikan Wiantara, came down to the location on Tuesday (Feb. 21) to discuss ideas about where to place the signboard and which font

to use. It was decided that the sign for the monument would be placed to the southwest of the main gazebo and that the sign for Kertagosa would be placed to the west of the bale kambang or floating pavilion.

The graphics will be designed by

by PT Terang Abadi Jaya and will be created in a manner suitable to the location.

Regent Suwirta said that he hopes the signboards for the Puputan monument and Kertagosa will represent the character of the Klungkung’S tourist attractions so that these can become better known to travellers. The signboards, he added will not be installed directly onto the buildings but instead will be placed in a free standing fence so that when people are taking pictures they will not be tempted to sit or climb on the building structures as this could cause damage.

“Hopefully, the presence of this signboards will allow visitors to take pictures of both the tourist attractions and the names of these places making it easier for them to identify where they were”, said Regent Suwirta. (dwa)

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Every Saturday 9AM-2PM OrganIc Farmer’s Market Pizza Bagus (Jl. Pengosekan), Ubud EVERY SUNDAY Soul to soul spirituall dialogue Anand Ashram, Ubud Jl Sri Wedari KM 3 Mantra chanting 6-6:30pm Navaraha Arati 6:30-6:45pm Meditation, Satsang and celebration 6:45-8:30pm www.ubudashram.org SUNDAY MARKETS 10AM 1PM Sunday Market at Batu Jimbar Jl. Danau Tablingan , Sanur 10AM-4PM The Sands Beach Club and Restaurant Sunday MArket Jl. Danau Tamblingan, No 27, Sanur 9:30AM-1PM Sunday Market @ Warung Sopa Jl. Sugriwas no36, Padang Tegal, Ubud 9AM-2PM Samadi Sunday Market Jalan. Padang Linjong 39, Canggu, 9AM-2PM Wednesday and Sunday Ubud Organik Market Jl. Raya Pengosekan across from Zens Hotel Tebesaya, Ubud 12PM-10PM Sunday Food Festival & Bazaar Byrdhouse Beach Club, Sanur 10AM-6PM, Mercure,last sunday of every month, jl. ,Mertasari, Sanur, fashion food and and kids activities The Coffee Spot, Jalan Peigenet 888X,Seminyak, last Sunday of every month, garage sale clothing, books, and hand-made jewellery

deco meet to create a classy, relaxing ambience set against dark timber. This is the ideal space to enjoy some cocktails like the classic Cosmopolitan, or Chappy’s Dirty Martini and Gaby’s Forbidden Fruit. Open every day for lunch and dinner, you can also get your favourite Happy Chappy dishes delivered directly to you.

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Health

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“Alarming” superbugs a risk to people, animals and food, EU warns

LONDON - Superbug bacteria found in people, animals and food across the European Union pose an “alarming” threat to public and animal health having evolved to resist widely used antibiotics, disease and safety experts warned on Wednesday.

A report on antimicrobial resistance in bacteria by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said some 25,000 people die from such superbugs in the European Union every year.

“Antimicrobial resistance is an alarming threat putting human and animal health in danger,” said Vytenis Andriukaitis, the EU’s health and food safety commissioner.

“We have put substantial efforts to stop its rise, but this is not enough. We must be quicker, stronger and act on several fronts.”

Drug resistance is driven by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, which encourages bacteria to evolve to survive and develop new ways of beating the medicines.

Wednesday’s report highlighted that in Salmonella bacteria - which can cause the common and serious food-borne infection Salmonellosis - multi-drug resistance is high across the EU. Mike Catchpole, the ECDC’s chief scientist, said he was particularly concerned that some common

types of Salmonella in humans, such as monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium, are showing extremely high multi-drug resistance.

“Prudent use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine is extremely important,” he said. “We all have a responsibility to ensure that antibiotics keep working.”

Resistance to carbapenem antibiotics - usually the last remaining treatment option for patients infected with multi-drug resistant superbugs - was detected for the first time in animals and food, albeit at low levels, as part of EU-wide annual monitoring for the report.

It said very low levels of resistance were observed in E. coli bacteria found in pigs and in meat from pigs.

Resistance to colistin, another last-resort human antibiotic - was also found at very low levels in Salmonella and E. coli in pigs and cattle, the report said.

Marta Hugas, head of EFSA’s biological hazards and contaminants unit, noted geographic variations across the European Union, with countries in northern and western Europe generally having lower resistance levels than those in southern and eastern Europe and said this was most likely due to differences in the level of use and overuse of the medicines.

“In countries where actions have been taken to reduce, replace and re-think the use of antimicrobials in animals show lower levels of antimicrobial resistance and decreasing trends,” she said. (rtr)

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An undated image taken with electronic microscope shows EHEC bacteria (enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli) in Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Brunswick, Germany.

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Personal case of Bali police officer

Drug evidence still examined at forensic laboratory

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In this Thursday, May 28, 1998. file photo an elderly man wearing traditional Korean costumes walks past a police line as workers stage an anti-government rally calling for job security, at Chongmyo Park in Seoul, South Korea While most people born in rich countries will live longer by 2030 with women in South Korea estimated to reach at least 91. Americans will have among the lowest life expectancy of any developed country, a new study predicts

Life expectancy study shows many likely to live beyond 90 by 2030

LONDON - Average life expectancy will rise in many countries by 2030, breaking through 90 years in some places, and policymakers need to make more efforts to plan for it, according to a large international study.

South Koreans are likely to have the highest life expectancy in the world by 2030 and the United States one of the lowest among developed countries, the study showed.

“The fact that we will continue to live longer means we need to think about strengthening the health and social care systems to support an ageing population with multiple health needs,” said Majid Ezzati, the lead researcher and a professor at Imperial College London’s school of public health.

Led by Imperial scientists in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the study found that among high-income countries, the United States is likely to have the lowest life expectancy in 2030, with men and women expecting to live 79.5 and 83.3 years respectively - similar to middle-income countries like Croatia and Mexico.

This was partly due to a lack of universal healthcare in the United States, and also due to factors such as relatively high child and maternal mortality rates, and high rates of homicides and obesity, the

study said.

In Europe, French women and Swiss men were predicted to have the highest life expectancies, averaging 88.6 years for French women and nearly 84 years for Swiss men.

South Korea came out top of the predictions, with the researchers predicting a girl born in South Korea in 2030 should expect to live 90.8 years, while a boy could reach 84.1 years.

“Many people used to believe that 90 years is the upper limit for life expectancy, but this research suggests we will break the 90-yearbarrier,” Ezzati said.

“We repeatedly hear that improvements in human longevity are about to come to an end.. (but) I don’t believe we’re anywhere near the upper limit of life expectancy if there even is one.”

The study, published in The Lancet medical journal on Wednesday, covered 35 developed and emerging countries, including the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Poland, Mexico and the Czech Republic. South Korea’s much greater average life expectancy would be due to several factors including good childhood nutrition, low blood pressure, low levels of smoking and good access to healthcare, new medical knowledge and technologies, the researchers said. (rtr)

DENPASAR - WS, a member of Bali Police Mobile Detective Unit, is still undergoing investigation at directorate of narcotic investigation unit. Status of WS has not been declared yet as the suspect because police are still waiting for the results of examination at the Denpasar forensic laboratory related to the evidence, including the results of its urine test.

“We are still waiting for the results of forensic laboratory. If a package contains clear crystal, it is positive to crystal meth. After that, his status can be named as a suspect,” said Spokesman of Bali Police, Hengky Widjaja, on Monday (Feb. 20).

In addition, the investigators are still going deep into the information of WS related to the person entrusting the goods to be delivered to a detainee, AG. Unfortunately, the spokesperson was reluctant to mention the personal identity, including the relationship with AG. “Now, the case is still being developed.

When completely investigated, it will surely be released.

Our members are still steeping in this case,” he said.

Hengky claimed to have never heard the information telling if WS had been tried in discipline case due to his urine test was positive to contain drug, so then he was moved from integrated service center (SPKT) to mobile detective unit. “I’ll check the track record of the officer. Frankly speaking, I have not received any report about it,” he said.

If WS is truly proved to get involved in the case, he said the most severe sanction for him is a dismissal. Precisely, a police officer getIBP/kmb ting involved in drug Hengky Widjaja case will be punished more severely.

“Civilians get severe penalties, let alone police personnel. Chief of police has expressly declared the war against drugs,” said Hengky.

Previously, the personal member of the Bali police with the initials WS, 55, was arrested when he was about visiting prisoner at the Bali police detention on Wednesday (Feb. 15). When his luggage was searched, detention guard on duty was suspicious of his shampoo and when inspected in fact it contained crystal meth package. Furthermore, the culprit was handed over to directorate of Bali police narcotics agency.

It happened at 19:45. The culprit living at Kereneng police dorm came and carried a plastic bag filled with bread, drinks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo. As planned, the goods would be handed over to one of the detainees with the initials AG. At that time, the officers on duty refused the culprit’s request because his request of delivering goods was made beyond visiting hours. However, the culprit miserably insisted on handing over the toiletries consisted of toothpaste and shampoo so that AG can take shower. When the officers checked the shampoo by inserting a stick, in fact, it found lumps. After that, content of the shampoo was removed and placed in a plastic bag. In fact, the shampoo contained a plastic clip and was then washed. Finally, the officers found 2.48 grams of crystal meth. (kmb36)

The roadblock yielded a number of unlicensed drivers who were ticketed on the spot.

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Dozens of unlicensed tourist transporters netted in joint raid

GIANYAR - As of yet, only a few tourist transport operations hold tourism licenses as proven by the roadblock that was set up by the Bali Transportation Agency and the Gianyar Police Traffic Affairs on Jalan Bypass I.B. Mantra at the intersection of Masceti, in Gianyar, on Tuesday (Feb. 21). The roadblock yielded a number of unlicensed drivers who were ticketed on the spot.

Chief of the Gianyar Police Traffic Affairs, I Gede Eka Putra Astawa, said that the Police worked together with the Bali Transport Agency. “We only handled traffic violations related to vehicle registration, while incomplete documents such as tourism permits and safety certificates for freight vehicles was dealt with by authorities of the transportation agency”, he explained.

The roadblock went on from 09:30 to 10:20, during which time the joint team netted dozens of violators.

Five people were found to be driving without a license, one person had no vehicle registration, and two were ticketed for not wearing a helmet. Meanwhile, the Bali Transportation Agency officers netted 17 drivers who were operating without tourism permits and safety certificates; 13 had not tourism permit and 4 had expired safety certificates.

“Based on these results, it can be concluded that a

number of vehicles are transporting tourists and the although the drivers have their driver’s license and vehicle registration, they do not a a tourism permit”, he said.

Section Head of Road Traffic Control at the Bali Transportation Agency, Ketut Subagiarta, said that in the joint raid his agency targeted tourist transport services and freight vehicles. “We are focusing on the issues of tourism vehicles that are operating without a tourism permit, or whose permit has expired so that we can conduct law enforcement” he said.

Subagiarta also sais that every inspection conducted by the Bali Transportation Agency has shown that the dominant violations are related to the transportation of tourists without a tourist permit. “When compared to other violations, this is the most dominant. During a two hour roadblock for example we can find as many as 40 drivers guilty of this infraction”, he explained.

He went on to say that having a tourism permit is very important and legality ensures the safety of the tourists being transported. “Tourism permits are related to safety because of the vehicle permit and safety insurance”, he said.

As for freight vehicles, his agency checked for safety certificates that correspond to the details of each vehicle. “Similarly, we are also targeting freight vehicles. If their safety certificate has expired, we will crack down on them”, he said. (kmb35)

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District govt to hold ritual ceremony following landslides

Ex-Hong Kong leader jailed in fall from “such a height”

BANGLI - Following the landslide disaster that killed 13 people in four villages in Kintamani, the government of Bangli plans to hold a ritual at the disaster site, though an exact date has not been confirmed. Welfare Division Head of Bangli Regional Secretariat, Jro Widarta, explained that the government will only hold the ritual after consulting with a high priest.

When contacted on Tuesday (Feb. 21), Jro Widarta said that the date for such a ritual must coincide with an auspicious day. “We’re going to consult with a high priest first to determine the location and level of ceremony that is suitable”, he added. He then specified that the time of day will also be determined by the advice of the high priest but that the ceremony would be carried out during this period of recovery.

Separately, Chairman of the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bangli, Nyoman Sukra, said that following this natural disaster, the PHDI of Bangli would also be holding a ritual of apology at Kehen Temple, Bangli. The ritual is intended to express their apologies to the deities at Kehen Teomple and ask that the natural environment of Bangli remain free of naturual disasters.

Sukra also explained that PHDI Bangli will organise a meeting with high priests to determine which offerings will be used to purify the location of the disaster and what the exact schedule of the ritual will be. “We will also coordinate with the government and community leaders related ot the rituals that will be performed”, he explained. (kmb40)

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Malaysia’s Royal Police Chief Khalid Abu Bakar (C) speaks next to a screen showing North Korean Hyon Kwang Song during a news conference regarding the apparent assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of the North Korean leader, at the Malaysian police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 22, 2017.

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The government of Bangli plans to hold a ritual at the disaster site, though an exact date has not been confirmed.

After operation ‘red-handed’ Russian tourist sentenced Levies from Kintamani to four months for attraction rise to IDR 15 million stealing surfboard DENPASAR - Having been declared guilty of stealing a surf board, a Russian 22 year old tourist named Oleg Beketov was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday (Feb. 21). In the trial at the Denpasar District Court, the judges led by I Wayan Kawisada stated that the defendant was proven guilty pursuant to the provisions of Article 362 of the Criminal Code.

“It is declared that the defendant is legally and convincingly proven to have committed a the crime of theft. Therefore, Oleg Beketov is sentenced to four months in prison”, decided the judge.

The penalty imposed on the defendant is two-month less than the prosecutor demanded. Earlier, prosecutor Putu Gede Darmawan asked the judge to punish the defendant

with six months in prison. Naturally, the defendant immediately accepted the verdict of four-months.

Previously, during the indictment it was mentioned that this tourist from Russia stole a surf board from the Rip Curl Shop in the Kuta Square shopping center on November 7, 2016.

At 19:00, a security guard named Made Arianto saw four foreigners, two of whom were in the store. A few moments later, a surf board was missing. The witness was surprised and tried to find the missing board. About 500 meters from the store, the witness saw the defendant carrying a surf board and soon the young man was arrested. The defendant stood trial last Tuesday and was sentenced to four months in prison. (kmb37)

BANGLI - The revenue from levies collected at the Kintamani Tourist Attraction experienced a significant increase after Opertaion Red-Handed (OTT) was carried out by the anti-extortion task force (Saber Pungli) last week. Based on data from the Bangli Tourism and Culture Agency, the revenue collected from the Kintamani Tourist Attraction posts showed an average increase of IDR 15 million per day.

Chief of the Bangli Culture and Tourism Agency, Wayan Adnyana, when met at his office on Tuesday (Feb. 21) explained that before Opreation Red-Handed the income from levies collected at the Kontamani Tourist Attraction averaged IDR 35 million a day. But since the anti-extortion task force took action, revenues from the three official collection posts at Sekardadi, Penelokan and Sekaan increased significantly. Now, the average revenue from the levies reaches IDR 50 million per day.

“This is an avergae increase of some IDR 15 million a day”, he said.

Adnyana acknowledged that the increase in levy

revenues proves that prevsiously there had indeed been revenue leakage due to extortion. “When we analyze the data we can see that there was indeed significant leakage”, he said.

Follwing Operation Red-Handed, Adnyana said that they continue to make improvements to the levy collection system. A new system is being prepared as well as breifings for internal collection officers.

Adnyana said that in the near future, his agency will form a governing body for the Kintamani Tourist Attraction that will be run by tourism professionals.

“A draft for the governing body has been submitted to the legal division. We aim to have it finalised this month. For now we are tightening the monitoring of the levy collection posts”, said Adnyana.

When asked about the ten collection officers who were arrested druing Operation Red-Handed, Adnyana said that those arrested would soon be laid off. Currently, his agency is preparing dismissal lettera for the ten ticket attendants that will be be submitted to the Regent of Bangli, Made Gianyar. (kmb40)

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Malaysia names N. Korean diplomat wanted for questioning in murder case

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian police on Wednesday named a North Korean diplomat along with a state airline official who are wanted for questioning over the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korea’s leader.

Kim Jong Nam, 46, was killed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Feb. 13, while preparing to board a flight to Macau, where he lived in exile with his family under the protection of Beijing.

South Korean and U.S. officials believe the killing of the elder halfbrother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was an assassination carried out by agents of the North.

Kim Jong Nam had spoken out publicly against his family’s dynastic control of the isolated, nucleararmed state.

Giving an update on an investigation that has already angered North Korea, Malaysia’s police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said the diplomat wanted for questioning was 44-yearold Hyon Kwang Song, a second secretary at the embassy.

Police also want to interview Kim Uk Il, 37, an employee of the North Korean state-owned airline Air Koryo.

Khalid said both were in Malaysia but could not confirm they were

in the embassy.

“They’ve been called in for assistance. We hope the embassy will cooperate with us and allow us to interview them quickly or else we will compel them to come to us,” Khalid told reporters.

“We can’t confirm that they are hiding in the embassy,” he told Reuters.

So far, police have identified a total of eight North Koreans suspected of being linked to killing. One, Ri Jong Chol, has been in custody since last week, and another, Ri Ji U, remains at large. Khalid said police “strongly believed” four others were back in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, having fled Malaysia on the day of the attack.

Police have not stated Ri Jong Chol’s role in the killing. He lived in Malaysia for three years without working at the company registered on his employment permit or receiving a salary.

Police are also holding two women - one Vietnamese, one Indonesian

- who are suspected of carrying out the fatal assault on Kim Jong Nam using a fast-acting poison.

REHEARSED ATTACK Police chief Khalid said both women wiped a liquid, containing an as yet unidentified toxic substance, on Kim Jong Nam’s face.

“Yes, the two female suspects knew that the substance they had was toxic. We don’t know what kind of chemical was used,” he said, dismissing speculation that the women had thought they were part of a prank.

“They used their bare hands,” he said, adding that they were instructed to wash their hands afterwards.

The women had rehearsed the attack at two shopping malls in central Kuala Lumpur before assaulting Kim Jong Nam, he said.

An Indonesian foreign ministry official Lalu Muhammad Iqbal said it was premature to draw conclusions about its citizen’s involvement.

“The fact that investigators have asked for an extension to the remand shows that the evidence so far is not enough to bring charges or prosecute,” he said in a statement. (rtr)

HONG KONG - Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang was jailed for 20 months on Wednesday for misconduct in public office, making him the most senior city official to serve time behind bars in a ruling some said reaffirmed the financial hub’s vaunted rule of law.

The sentence brings an ignominious end to what had been a long and stellar career for Tsang before and after the 1997 handover to Chinese control, service that saw him knighted by the outgoing British colonial rulers.

“Never in my judicial career have I seen a man falling from such a height,” said High Court justice Andrew Chan in passing sentence.

Tsang, 72, wearing one of his trademark bow ties, was escorted in handcuffs to the court from hospital where he’d been staying since Monday night after experiencing breathing difficulties and chest pains.

The devout Catholic appeared stoic, occasionally closing his eyes as the judge spoke.

Scores of establishment Hong Kong figures, including top former officials and some leading opposition democrats, had written letters vouching for Tsang’s good character and longstanding public service in a bid for mitigation.

Justice Chan said the seriousness of the offence lay in Tsang’s high position as a person of integrity who had breached public trust.

He reduced the sentence by 10 months, saying “it was indisputable that the defendant has dedicated himself to public service in the past 40-odd years”.

Hong Kong returned to China under a “one country, two systems” agreement that ensures its freedoms, including a separate legal system. Its spartan British-built prisons demand strict routines, including light work duties, and offer no special treatment to wealthy or powerful inmates.

The nine-person jury on Friday

found Tsang guilty of a charge of misconduct in public office. He had deliberately concealed private rental negotiations with property tycoon Bill Wong Cho-bau while his cabinet discussed and approved a digital broadcasting licence for a now defunct radio company, Wave Media, in which Wong was a major shareholder.

This offence had occurred at the twilight of Tsang’s career, just before retiring in 2012, when reports began surfacing of Tsang’s lavish spending on overseas duty visits, along with allegations of trips with tycoons by private jet and luxury yacht.

Tsang was acquitted of a second misconduct charge.

In a regular column published in the AM730 newspaper before sentence was passed, Tsang said working in the government for 45 years was the “biggest honour of his life”.

“In life, a lot of things are out of our control. But serving Hong Kong was my choice. No matter what the result of the trial is, I have no regrets.”

His conviction adds to a number of scandals ensnaring powerful officials that have marred the city’s reputation as a relatively corruption-free society guarded by a powerful and independent anti-graft agency.

His right-hand man, Rafael Hui, who worked under him for two years as the city’s second highest-ranking official, was sentenced to seven and a half years in jail in late 2014 for receiving bribes from a billionaire tycoon helming Sun Hung Kai , one of Asia’s largest property developers.

After sentencing, Tsang’s wife, Selina, said it was a “very dark day” but that her husband would appeal.

“We are very sad about today’s outcome. But we will face it with strength and courage. We will appeal.”

Tsang’s brother, Tsang Yam-pui, a former chief of police and current head of property developer NWS Holdings, didn’t comment after leaving court.(rtr)

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Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang and his wife Selina, accompanied by security guards, arrive at the High Court in Hong Kong, China February 20, 2017.

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Hong Kong hands out generous budget, paints brighter outlook

HONG KONG - Hong Kong handed out billions of dollars in tax cuts and poverty relief on Wednesday to reflate its economy, and projected a brighter outlook this year amid growing concerns over rising trade protectionism and higher interest rates.

The government bumped up its economic forecast for 2017 by a full percentage point to 2 to 3 percent and said the economy grew at 1.9 percent last year, faster than expected by economists.

The trade-reliant economy is carrying more momentum in the new year due to a pick-up in exports and private consumption, and a more stable Chinese economy, helping to boost annual growth to 3.1 percent in the final quarter of 2016 - its fastest since the June quarter of 2015.

“The property market was much better in the December quarter and that filtered into the pick-up in private consumption but I don’t see that momentum sustaining due to rising U.S. interest rates,” Kevin Lai, chief economist for Asia excluding Japan at Daiwa Capital Markets said.

The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the greenback and expectations of two to three U.S. interest rate hikes this year will trigger increases in local mortgage rates.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his maiden budget address that an improved labour market and construction projects worth nearly HK$87 billion this year, had also

bolstered consumer confidence that would feed into the local economy.

He warned, however, that the city’s astronomical property prices continued to be an issue.

“The uncertain external environment and interest rate trend may trigger abrupt shifts in capital flows and heighten volatility in local asset prices, with repercussions on consumption and investment sentiments and on macro-economic stability,” Chan told lawmakers.

The strong growth data sent the local stock market to a fresh 18month high.

Credit Rating Agency Moody’s said in a research note that the budget was relatively balanced and fiscally prudent but doubted Hong Kong would meet its bullish GDP forecast.

“We do not expect a material rebound in global trade which will weigh on Hong Kong’s exports, while growth in domestic demand will be somewhat dampened by higher interest rates,” Moody’s wrote. “We expect three to four interest rate increases by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year which will push interest rates up in Hong Kong.” For highlights of the budget

Buffalo Race, Jembrana Farmers’ Sport

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A worker at “sky100”, the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), looks at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour March 23, 2011.

On the property market, which Chan called exuberant and “out of tune with the local economy” despite a raft of cooling measures, he said the government would “substantially” increase residential flat supply in the next few years.

SHARING THE WEALTH Hong Kong’s provisional budget surplus was a much higher than expected HK$92.8 billion ($11.96

billion) for the 2016/17 financial year, far in excess of the HK$11 billion last year, with fiscal reserves of HK$935.7 billion.

The government said some HK$61 billion would be ploughed into elderly services, sports development, youth development and developing the high technology sector.

Chan said Hong Kong could afford to be more proactive with

its spending and his measures to “share the fruits of economic development” would help stimulate domestic demand, stabilise the economy and help the job market.

The government’s populistleaning budget comes at a time of flux for Hong Kong amid rising political tensions and as the city in July marks the 20th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997. (rtr)

German optimism up in positive sign for Europe’s economy

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The Eiserne Steg bridge is reflected in a puddle before dawn in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.

FRANKFURT — German business optimism rose unexpectedly in February as executives appeared to shrug off initial worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, providing another sign that Europe’s economy is gaining pace.

The Ifo institute index rose to 111.0 points from 109.9 the previous month. That confounded market analyst expectations for a dip to 109.7 and leaves it well above its long-term average of 101.9 points.

The Munich-based research institute surveys 7,000 businesses in Europe’s biggest economy about their view of how things are right now and how the situation will develop in coming months. Sentiment had weakened slightly in January.

Ifo head Clemens Fuest said in

a statement Wednesday that “after a restrained start to the year the German economy is again on a good path.”

The economy of the 19-country eurozone grew 1.7 percent last year.

Unemployment has slowly fallen to a still-painful 9.6 percent. The recovery has been supported by large-scale monetary stimulus from the European Central Bank, which has lowered its interest rate benchmark to zero and pumped newly printed money into the economy through purchases of government and corporate bonds.

Germany’s economy has been supported by strong domestic demand and low unemployment of only 3.9 percent, buttressing its traditional export strength in autos

and machinery.

Economist Carsten Brzeski at ING-DiBa said that German businesses “have digested initial concerns about the possible negative economic implications of the new U.S. president,” Trump. The new administration’s trade advisor has accused Germany of benefiting from an excessively weak euro. Almost 10 percent of Germany’s exports go to the U.S., so any hint of trade tensions can cause uneasiness.

Florian Hense, economist at Berenberg Bank, said that “German industry may be concerned, but definitely not scared.” He said the Ifo result “provides further evidence that the German economy stepped up a gear at the start of 2017.”(ap)

The Jembrana farmers’ sport known as makepung (buffalo race) is an interesting and unique attraction, that not only brings joy to the farmers but also entertains people from all over Bali an well as people from all over the world, as evidenced by the increasing number of people who show up to watch each buffalo race. Makepung are now held 3 or 4 times a year.

Makepung has been dubbed as the ‘traditional grand prix’. The Balinese word makepung means ‘romping buffalo’ and has been closely associated to Jembrana for a long time. The sport originated in the common ploughing of the

paddy fields after harvest, but then developed in a race involving the farmers becoming jockeys on their buffalo drawn ploughs.

The Jembrana Regent Cup buffalo race that took place at the Satya Jayanti Circuit was especially interesting as

the typical Jembrana racetrack was all muddy from the heavy rain that fell the day before the race. The mud made it especially challenging for the jockeys to direct their buffalo.

The muddy conditions did stop thousands of buffalo race the lovers to throng the racetrack from early morning. Amongst the makepung were the Regent of Jembrana I Putu Artha, Chairman of the Jembrana House of Representatives I Ketut Sugiasa, Deputy Chief of Jembrana Police Anak Agung Gede Rai Laba,

Commander of the 1617/Jembrana District Military Nana Sulistyo, Regional Secretary of Jembrana Gede Gunadnya and other officials.

The muddy circuit certainly impacted the speed of the buffalo as mud stuck to the wheels making the carts slip form side to side. The competition between East Ijogading Block and West Ijogading Block was tight with both teams alternately taking the lead in each round.

In the final round, West Ijogading Block won one point over East Ijogad-

ing Block with a score of 28: 27. After handing out the trophy, Regent Artha mentioned that the buffalo races are an outstanding attraction. “The buffalo race is very unique and attracts people from all over – especially foreign visitors visiting Jembrana”, he said, adding that the general public is very interested in this race and more and more people attend each race- even when the track is muddy. “The main goal is not to present a winner but rather to preserve this unique tradition”, added regent Artha.(kmb)

Mecakcakan Tradition at Sambirenteng Village Sambirenteng customary village in Tejakula, Buleleng, organized mecakcakan tradition. This heritage tradition is better known as cockfighting in the shrine of Sambirenteng village. This unique ritual took place solemnly and festively attended by all local villagers.

Chief of Sambirenteng customary village, Jro Bendesa Nengah Mas, said that the mecakcakan is a tradition having been carried out from generation to generation. Actually this ceremony is a series of pecaruan (animal sacrifice) at local village. The whole customary villagers are required to submit a rooster to the committee. If villagers do not submit a fighting rooster, it can be replaced with money. After that, the roosters of customary villagers are then pitted in the area of the village shrine.

Uniqueness of this ritual lies in the cockfighting where watching people are not allowed to BET, so that this ritual is free from the impression of gambling.

The losing rooster is slaughtered and cooked together to fill in the ritual oblations. The remaining will be enjoyed together through megibung in the area of the Bale Agung temple. “This ritual is a heritage we’ve received and shall be held every year,” he said.

According to Mas, from his predecessors the Mecakcakan ritual is held every entering the new moon in the seventh month of Balinese calendar (January). This ritual signifies the devotion of people to God having bestowed prosperity to universe, especially to Sambirenteng village. Besides, it also aims to maintain natural balance from various negative influences. (kmb)

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Amnesty says Trump’s “poisonous” rhetoric makes world a darker place

PARIS - Amnesty International said on Wednesday U.S. President Donald Trump’s “poisonous” rhetoric on his way to winning the White House led a global trend towards increasingly divisive politics in 2016 that had made the world a “darker” place.

In its annual report covering 159 countries, the human rights group said principles of human dignity and equality had come under assault from politicians seeking election and it zeroed in on Trump, who took office on Jan. 20.

“Donald Trump’s poisonous campaign rhetoric exemplifies a global trend towards angrier and more divisive politics,” Amnesty said in a statement issued in Paris. The world, it said, had become a “darker ... unstable place”, with a rise in hate speech targeting refugees across Europe and the United States.

“The early indications from (...) Trump suggest a foreign policy that will significantly undermine multilateral cooperation and usher in a new era of greater instability and mutual suspicion,” Amnesty added.

Trump, a Republican former reality TV star and property magnate, has said he is “the least racist person” and “least anti-Semitic person you’ve ever seen” and that one of his top priorities is to protect the United States from terrorism.

His administration has been marked by controversies in the early going, fierce attacks on the news media

and legal battles over his executive order to ban people temporarily from seven Muslim-majority countries as alleged security risks.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Europe this week Pence and pledged “steadfast and enduring commitment” to ties between the United States and the European Union, a message at variance with Trump’s far-right chief strategist.

U.S. allies in Europe have been seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s foreign policy strategy and its stance toward Russia.

“The gap between imperative and action, and between rhetoric and reality, was stark and at times staggering,” Amnesty said.

“Nowhere was this better illustrated than in the failure of states attending September’s 2016 United Nations summit for refugees and migrants to agree any adequate response to the global refugee crisis.”

According to Amnesty calculations, some 75,000 refugees found themselves trapped between Jordan and Syria as the civil war in Syria entered its seventh year.

Amnesty said populist movements and messages had also become more common in Europe, notably in Poland and Hungary.

“The result was a pervasive weakening of the rule of law and an erosion in the protection of human rights, particularly for refugees and terrorism suspects, but ultimately for everyone.” (rtr)

REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

U.S. President Donald Trump departs after visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2017.

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Saudi king to visit Indonesia in March with entourage of 1,500 Indonesian officials

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A man sits on a bench next to a barricade outside the U.N. buffer zone in Nicosia, Cyprus February 22, 2017.

Cyprus reunification stalled in row over 1950 vote

ANKARA - Cyprus reunification talks were in disarray on Wednesday after reports the Turkish Cypriot side would not join this week’s meeting because of the commemoration by Greek Cypriots of a plebiscite on union with Greece more than 60 years ago.

Talks between Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci were abruptly interrupted last week over a decision taken by the Greek Cypriot parliament to honour the 1950 “enosis” referendum seeking union with Greece.

The unofficial referendum, in which only Greek Cypriots voted and was carried by more than 95 percent in favour, presaged by more than 20 years the violent division of the island between ethnic Greeks and Turks. It was not recognised

by Britain, which was Cyprus’s colonial ruler at the time.

Anastasiades and Akinci, engaged in peace talks for almost two years, were scheduled to meet once a week, with the next meeting planned for Thursday. But Akinci will not now be attending, Turkey’s NTV channel and a Greek Cypriot official said.

“Unfortunately we have just been informed by the United Nations that the scheduled meeting for tomorrow will not take place because of the refusal of the Turkish Cypriot leader to participate,” Cypriot government spokesman Nikos Christodoulides wrote on Twitter.

There was no immediate response from the Turkish Cypriot side, which had been demanding

the parliament vote be rescinded.

Anastasiades, who runs an executive government, has conceded the vote was ill-timed, wrong and meaningless, but has said the Turkish Cypriot side overreacted.

The two sides had been making progress in talks to reunite Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation, but the plebiscite row underscores how fragile any progress is.

Cyprus was split in a 1974 Turkish invasion triggered by a brief Greek inspired coup by supporters of union with Greece.

Union with Greece, or ‘enosis’ is a deeply divisive subject in Cyprus.

Turkish Cypriots maintain the drive for union with Greece was a key source of tension which spilled over into fighting, driving the wedge which still exists between the two communities today.

The Feb. 9 motion by the Cypriot parliament - comprised solely of Greek Cypriots - was submitted by a small Greek Cypriot party with ties to Greece’s Golden Dawn farright party.

Although the left wing main opposition party voted against it, an abstention by Anastasiades’s Conservative party meant it got through, with votes from parties which have expressed misgivings about progress in talks.

Enosis, as a notion, was abandoned by Greek Cypriots decades ago. The island has been a member of the European Union since 2004, although the Turkish side is only recognised by Turkey. (rtr)

JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia’s King Salman will visit Jakarta and Bali on the Indonesian leg of his Asian tour next month, bringing 1,500 people in his entourage including 10 ministers, Indonesian officials said.

“This is a very historic visit for us,” Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung told reporters on Tuesday, adding that the king would be in Indonesia from March 1 to 9. He would spend the last six days of his trip “relaxing” in Bali.

Anung said Indonesian President Joko Widodo hoped the visit would bring Saudi investments of up to $25 billion. There was no immediate comment from Saudi Arabia.

The last visit by a Saudi king to Indonesia was 46 years ago, when King Faisal came to the archipelago.

Indonesia hopes the visit will help further cement relations between its state-owned energy company Pertamina and Saudi Aramco, which are working together to upgrade the Cilacap refinery, Indonesia’s largest refinery complex, while eyeing other developments.

“We are targeting investments,” Indonesia Investment Coordinating

Board chief Thomas Lembong told reporters.

Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, hopes Saudi Arabia will help to promote moderate Islam through religious teaching and exchange programmes for scholars, Anung added.

Indonesia expects to sign agreements with Saudi Arabia on increasing the frequency of flights from the Middle East to Indonesia and increasing visitor numbers.

The longest leg of King Salman’s trip to Asia this year will be in Indonesia, said Deputy Foreign Minister Abdurrahman M. Fachir.

“This also is a promotion in itself, and hopefully this will increase the numbers of tourist arrivals from the Middle East.”

Indonesia wants to use the visit to increase its annual quota of haj pilgrims, and win commitments to improve the health and safety of pilgrims and other Indonesians in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is a major destination for Indonesian domestic workers, but Indonesia imposed a ban on new workers travelling to the Middle East in 2015 after two domestic workers were executed in Saudi Arabia. (rtr)

PEKANBARU - The immigration authorities in Riau province will deport 19 illegal Chinese workers employed in the construction of a thermal power plant in the provincial capital of Pekanbaru.

“Today we will deport 19 (illegal Chinese workers,” Chief of the Pekanbaru Immigration Office Pria Wibawa said on Wednesday.

He said immigration officers would escort the Chinese workers until they were flown to their country.

From Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport in Pekanbaru, the 19 Chinese workers would be flown to Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta and later to their country, he said.

Actually, the Chinese workers already held applications for an Expatriate Placement Plan (RPTKA) and expatriate employment permits

(IMTA).

“We received their RPTK and IMTA yesterday evening. Since (the RPTK and IMTA of) the 19 Chinese workers have expired, we will continue to deport them,” he said.

Also on Tuesday evening, the immigration office received RPTK and IMTA from 77 other expatriates.

He said the immigration office is in the process of deporting the 77 other expatriates. But given the permits from the Law and Human Rights Ministry, the immigration office will coordinate with the local law and human rights office.

“We will coordinate (with the law and human rights office) office first to decide whether we will issue KITAS (limited stay permits) to the rest who hold RPTK and IMTA or deport them,” he said. (ant)

19 illegal Chinese workers deported from Riau

REUTERS/Beawiharta

A man drives a motorcycle through floodwaters in a flood-hit area at the Mangga Dua business district in Jakarta, Indonesia February 21, 2017.

Air Force forms task force to help Jakarta`s flood victims

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Air Force Operations Command (Koopsau) I has set up a task force team to help the flood victims in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.

“The flood standby task force team comprises a company of personnel, equipped with inflatable boats, outboard motors, life belts, an ambulance, a helicopter, and other equipment to evacuate flood victims and distribute aid,” Koopsau I Commander Rear Marshal Yuyu Sutisna stated here on Tuesday.

The task force is led by Koopsau I operations assistant Colonel Syamsul Rizal. The National Disaster Mitigation Board (BNPB) revealed that at least 54

areas in Jakarta were flooded as of 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, leaving thousands of houses inundated.

“Based on 401 reports from the public regarding floods in and around Jakarta, thousands of houses and roads were flooded,” Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, chief of the BNPB data and information center and public relations, noted in a written statement released on Tuesday.

The houses and roads were inundated, with floodwaters reaching heights of between 10 and 150 centimeters, he remarked.

Some 11 of the 54 flood-hit areas are in South Jakarta, 29 in East Jakarta, and 14 in North Jakarta, he added.(ant)

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Top-seeded Nishikori loses temper; loses in 1st round in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO — Kei Nishikori smashed his racket into the red clay after losing the first set on Tuesday, an unusual burst of anger from the usually calm Japanese player.

TABANAN - Want some privateness in a covered cabin to unwind and take pleasure in the warm water with no any outside disturbance? Angseri Hot Springs is the Solution. Angseri Hot Springs situated among lavish rice paddies and small channels, specifically in Banjar Munduk Lumbang, Angseri Village, Baturiti District, Tabanan Regency an approximate 5km northeast of Batukaru Temple. The site is locally run by the Angseri village administration, and was developed into one of the region’s top attractions in 2007, now with proper purpose built pools, a canteen, changing rooms, entrance and parking spaces.

Areas that utilized mainly as a classic bathhouse by the nearby people, today converted in to a comfy bathing spot, with just Rp 5,000 for local and 25.000 for foreigners (entrances fee) was able to take pleasure in the warmness of the hot spring swimming pools. It is just need a couple hours trip from Denpasar getting the route to Bedugul.

When you get confused with the route and Angseri Hot Springs location, ask several locals peoples around might be the best solution. You may additionally access it heading from Penebel by way of Jatiluwih heading to north-east as well, however then it’s a little more challenging to locate.

Coming closer to the location you will certainly notice black and white clues “Air Panas”, that means Hot Spring in English.

The entire spot is bounded by green plants, primarily bamboo, palm and fern trees, as well as harvested rice paddies, where you could occasionally notice the neighborhood farmers going just after work in the rice fields. Angseri Hot Springs provides Two open-air pool, and Four small personal cabins, with spaces for up to Six peoples maximum.

Only 10.000,- Rupiahs for every visitor, you may use one of the cabins for approximately thirty minutes (in case the guest to this spot relatively quiet, you may use it as long as you need). For the public open-air pool, the charge is free! The personal cabins are cleaned out right after each customer and the water is changed entirely as well. The entire area is virtually just a few years old and cleanliness appears very fine. Early in the afternoon, the open-air pool is actually unloaded and cleansed for the up coming day to come. So make sure your visit will not later than lunch time to utilize this cabins.

This location is also outfitted with an eatery that offers drink and food typical of Bali, like tipat cantok and young coconut. Angseri Hot Springs is a potential spot as tour destination in Bali due to its uniqueness with initial hot water encircled by green vegetation. It has been visited by local and foreign visitors who would like to bathing in the hot water whilst take pleasure in the organic nature encompass it. (IBP/net)

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Japan’s Kei Nishikori wipes his face with his shirt after missing a point to Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci at the Rio Open tennis tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.

Destroying the racket didn’t help.

He lost the second set, too, as Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci upset the top seed in the first round of the Rio Open 6-4, 6-3.

“It could be the worst match in the last few years,” Nishikori said.

Asked if it was the angriest he’s ever been on a court, he replied: “Yes, it could have been.”

Besides pulverizing the racket, Nishikori also complained about the “heavy balls,” and the “high bounces” on the surface in Rio as his trip around the Latin American clay circuit ended quickly.

The No. 5-ranked Nishikori reached the final last week in Buenos Aires, losing to Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine. It was his sixth straight loss in a final since winning the Memphis Open a year ago.

“I think the ball was the most difficult to adjust to,” he said. “I couldn’t do anything today.”

It was a different story for Bellucci, the home country favorite who pulled a huge upset during Carnival week in Brazil.

“You don’t see Kei break the racket often,” Bellucci said.

The No. 75-ranked Bellucci had lost his previous two matches against Nishikori, including a three-set loss two years ago in the first round of the French Open.

“For me it’s amazing to have a victory like this in Brazil,” Bellucci said. “He’s an unbelievable player. A top five. So it was amazing.”

Nishikori’s loss makes No. 2-seeded Dominic Thiem the favorite for the title. Thiem had a 6-4, 7-5 win over Janko Tipsarevic and will face another Serbian on Wednesday in the second round against Dusan Lajovic.

In other first-round matches, No. 4-seeded Pablo Carreno Busta beat Brazil’s Joao Souza 6-3, 6-2. No. 5 Albert Ramos-Vinolas defeated Stephane Robert 6-2, 6-0. No. 6-seeded David Ferrer lost to Dolgopolov 6-4, 6-4. (ap)

Magic named Lakers’ president of basketball operations

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TORONTO - Magic Johnson was named the president of basketball operations for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday as one of the NBA’s most storied franchises undergoes a major shakeup to the their front office.

In addition to promoting Johnson, a Hall of Famer who won five NBA titles with Los Angeles in the 1980s, Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss fired longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak and her brother, Jim, from his role as vice president of basketball operations.

“I took these actions today to achieve one goal: Everyone associated with the Lakers will now be pulling in the same direction, the direction established by Earvin and myself,” said Jeanie Buss. “We are determined to get back to competing to win NBA championships again.”

Kupchak was in his 30th season working in the team’s front office while Jim Buss, son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, joined the team in 1998.

The Lakers, who last week were ranked second in Forbes’ list of most valuable NBA teams at $3 billion, are in the midst of one of the worst on-court stretches in their history.

Earlier this month the Lakers hired Johnson to advise ownership on basketball and busi-

ness in a role the team said would include collaborating with coaches, mentoring players and assessing future franchise needs.

He called his newest role a “dream come true” and pledged to work tirelessly to get the team back to the top of the NBA. “Since 1979, I’ve been a part of the Laker Nation and I’m passionate about this organization,” said Johnson. “I will do everything I can to build a winning culture on and off the court.”

Johnson, 57, who ended his 12-year career with the Lakers in 1991 after he was diagnosed with HIV, was a minority owner of the team for several years after his retirement and built a business that owns movie theaters, health clubs and other properties.

Johnson, who staged a brief NBA comeback in 1996, was the face of a group that bought Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers for $2 billion in 2012. That group also bought Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC and WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.

Los Angeles have not made the postseason since losing in the first round of the 2013 NBA AP Photo/Gerald Herbert playoffs and, with a 19-39 record that has them sitting second-last in the Western Conference, NBA Legend Magic Johnson waves as he is introduced with fellow legends are headed to a fourth consecutive losing Bob Pettit and Willis Reed, right, during the first half of the NBA All-Star campaign. (rtr) basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

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Sp rt Man City beats Monaco 5-3 in wild Champions League game MANCHESTER — Manchester City overcame an onslaught from Monaco’s prolific attack to score three late goals in 11 minutes for a 5-3 win in a wild Champions League game on Tuesday. The highest-scoring first leg in a Champions League knockout match was breathless from start to finish, leaving both coaches to congratulate their teams on producing a Round of 16 game to remember.

AP Photo/Dave Thompson

Monaco’s Radamel Falcao celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Monaco at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017.

“It’s something special for football,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “When two teams want to attack and attack, the football is marvelous.”

City was on the ropes when Radamel Falcao scored with a glorious chip, his second goal of the game, to put Monaco 3-2 ahead in the 61st minute at Etihad Stadium. At that stage, Monaco — the highest-scoring team in Europe’s top leagues — was threatening to score at will and City looked like it was heading out of the competition.

But in a stunning turnaround, Sergio Aguero volleyed in a 71st-minute equalizer for his second goal of the night, John Stones prodded home from a corner in the 77th, and Leroy Sane pushed City further ahead with a tap-in in the 82nd. “I imagine everyone was happy to witness such a spectacle,” said Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim, who was willing to excuse his young team for its late collapse.

Guardiola was keen to stress that the match is far from over. In a damning indictment of his defense, he said City would have to score in the second leg on March 15 to stand any chance of going through. “If one team can score a thousand-million goals, it’s Monaco,” Guardiola said. “It’s a long time since I saw a team attack with such a huge amount of good players.”

The night’s other last-16 first leg was also a goal feast, with Atletico Madrid winning 4-2 at Bayer Leverkusen as French forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro overwhelmed German side’s defense.

They both scored for Atletico, last season’s losing finalist, along with Saul Niguez and Fernando Torres.

Coming into the match, Monaco’s players had scored 108 goals in all competitions this season and they put on another attacking show against City after

falling behind to Raheem Sterling’s goal in the 26th minute.

Falcao, making a successful return to England after disappointing spells on loan at Manchester United and CHELSEA, equalized with a diving header after City goalkeeper Willy Caballero’s pass from the back was picked off by Fabinho. Kylian Mbappe, a highly rated 18-year-old winger making his first Champions League start, then exposed more poor defending from City by latching onto Fabinho’s free kick and lifting a shot past Caballero. Guardiola was incensed in his technical area, revealing afterward his frustration at being unable to control a chaotic game.

The visitors, so mobile on the break, had City exactly where they wanted them and Falcao had a great chance to put Monaco 3-1 ahead when he was fouled

by Nicolas Otamendi as he was about to apply a closerange finish. A penalty was awarded, but Caballero made amends for his earlier error by guessing the right way and smothering Falcao’s low, weak attempt.

Then it was the Monaco goalkeeper’s turn to make a mistake, with Danijel Subasic failing to stop Aguero’s low shot and the ball dribbling slowly into the net for City’s first equalizer. That set the tone for a chaotic final half hour, which Jardim said was played at “150 percent speed.”

Falcao held off Stones and applied a deft chip over Caballero to restore Monaco’s lead, but City came roaring back. Aguero met an outswinging corner with a sweet volley into the corner and, from another corner, Yaya Toure glanced on Kevin De Bruyne’s cross and Stones was at the far post to poke in a volley.

Sane gave City a potentially crucial two-goal cushion when Aguero was set free by De Bruyne, and squared the ball for Sane to virtually walk into an empty net. City scored five goals from six shots on target and Guardiola promised another open game at Monaco.

“We are going to fly to Monaco to score as many goals as possible,” he said. “You have to live these kinds of situations, be in trouble and become a better team,” Guardiola added. “Huge compliment to the players to be there — don’t give up and be there. We are still there.” (ap)

Liverpool gained from mid-season camp in Spain, says Mane Liverpool will reap the benefits of their mid-season training camp in Spain when they travel to relegation-threatened Premier League champions Leicester City on Monday, forward Sadio Mane said.

With the Merseyside club devoid of any domestic cup or European commitments, Juergen Klopp’s charges took advantage of their fortnight break and went for a fournight camp in La Manga in a bid to rediscover their best form.

“It was just like one (a pre-

season)... The last few weeks have been quite difficult for obvious reasons, but we didn’t stop working during that period and that was important,” Mane told the club website (www.liverpoolfc.com).

Liverpool’s league victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Feb. 11 marked their first league win of the year and was also just their second victory in 11 games.

Liverpool’s title bid has faltered in recent weeks as they have dropped to fifth, 11 points behind leaders Chelsea with 13 games

remaining.

“But re-finding our form against Tottenham and the way we did it, we thought ‘we’re back now and we’ve got to maintain this’. We have to play the match against Leicester with the same attitude,” Mane said.

“We had a good time (in Spain) but we also worked very hard, we trained together well and we also had a friendly game amongst ourselves. The weather wasn’t brilliant but a bit better than here.” (rtr)

Juventus defender Bonucci punished for outburst at manager

PORTO — Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci will be left in the stands for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Porto as punishment for his outburst aimed at coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Allegri announced the move on Tuesday at the pre-match news

conference, saying he had agreed it with club officials as “a fair decision, out of respect for the squad, the fans and the club.”

Bonucci became embroiled in a heated argument over substitutions with Allegri after a 4-1 win over Palermo on Friday.

Allegri also will punish himself

for his angry reaction to Bonucci, announcing a donation to charity.

It was the third time in three weeks that players had questioned Allegri’s decisions and the manager said the moves should be “an example for the future,” adding that “it’s the time to make decisions and move on.” (ap)

China plans for 50,000 football academies by 2025 BEIJING — China plans to have 50,000 football academies by 2025 as part of an ambitious blueprint to grow into a soccer superpower. The announcement, made

by China’s football association Vice President Wang Dengfeng, more than doubles the earlier target of 20,000 academies by 2020.

Wang was quoted by state media on Wednesday as saying that each school would be able to train 1,000 young players on average, fulfilling the goal laid out in a plan announced last April of having 50 million competent players.

“This is a solid way to select football talent for our future reserves. Improving Chinese football is no longer just a dream,” Wang was quoted as saying on the website of the ruling Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily.

China’s men have only qualified for one World Cup and President Xi Jinping has made boosting China’s football

fortunes a national priority. Plans call for again qualifying for the sport’s marquee event, hosting it and winning the title by 2050.

To that end, China last year signed Brazil’s World Cupwinning manager Marcello Lippi to take over the national men’s team. The government has also ordered the creation of 70,000 football fields to fill gaps in its youth program.

Teams in China’s professional leagues, meanwhile, have recruited international stars such as Alex Teixeira and Jackson Martinez on highly paid contracts, raising concerns that they are neglecting home-grown talent.

In response, China’s football association last month said it plans a series of measures in response to “irrational” spending by clubs. It also reduced the number of foreigners who can play per club at any given time from four to three and required that each team’s starting list must include at least two Chinese players under age 23. (ap)

AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2016, file photo, players on a team from Yanbian, China, line up before a match against a team from Myanmar in a youth soccer tournament in Qinhuangdao in northern China’s Hebei Province.

Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their first goal

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Juventus’ Leonardo Bonucci in action against Cagliari’s Marco Borriello.

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Sp rt Man City beats Monaco 5-3 in wild Champions League game MANCHESTER — Manchester City overcame an onslaught from Monaco’s prolific attack to score three late goals in 11 minutes for a 5-3 win in a wild Champions League game on Tuesday. The highest-scoring first leg in a Champions League knockout match was breathless from start to finish, leaving both coaches to congratulate their teams on producing a Round of 16 game to remember.

AP Photo/Dave Thompson

Monaco’s Radamel Falcao celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal during the Champions League round of 16 first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Monaco at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday Feb. 21, 2017.

“It’s something special for football,” City manager Pep Guardiola said. “When two teams want to attack and attack, the football is marvelous.”

City was on the ropes when Radamel Falcao scored with a glorious chip, his second goal of the game, to put Monaco 3-2 ahead in the 61st minute at Etihad Stadium. At that stage, Monaco — the highest-scoring team in Europe’s top leagues — was threatening to score at will and City looked like it was heading out of the competition.

But in a stunning turnaround, Sergio Aguero volleyed in a 71st-minute equalizer for his second goal of the night, John Stones prodded home from a corner in the 77th, and Leroy Sane pushed City further ahead with a tap-in in the 82nd. “I imagine everyone was happy to witness such a spectacle,” said Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim, who was willing to excuse his young team for its late collapse.

Guardiola was keen to stress that the match is far from over. In a damning indictment of his defense, he said City would have to score in the second leg on March 15 to stand any chance of going through. “If one team can score a thousand-million goals, it’s Monaco,” Guardiola said. “It’s a long time since I saw a team attack with such a huge amount of good players.”

The night’s other last-16 first leg was also a goal feast, with Atletico Madrid winning 4-2 at Bayer Leverkusen as French forwards Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro overwhelmed German side’s defense.

They both scored for Atletico, last season’s losing finalist, along with Saul Niguez and Fernando Torres.

Coming into the match, Monaco’s players had scored 108 goals in all competitions this season and they put on another attacking show against City after

falling behind to Raheem Sterling’s goal in the 26th minute.

Falcao, making a successful return to England after disappointing spells on loan at Manchester United and CHELSEA, equalized with a diving header after City goalkeeper Willy Caballero’s pass from the back was picked off by Fabinho. Kylian Mbappe, a highly rated 18-year-old winger making his first Champions League start, then exposed more poor defending from City by latching onto Fabinho’s free kick and lifting a shot past Caballero. Guardiola was incensed in his technical area, revealing afterward his frustration at being unable to control a chaotic game.

The visitors, so mobile on the break, had City exactly where they wanted them and Falcao had a great chance to put Monaco 3-1 ahead when he was fouled

by Nicolas Otamendi as he was about to apply a closerange finish. A penalty was awarded, but Caballero made amends for his earlier error by guessing the right way and smothering Falcao’s low, weak attempt.

Then it was the Monaco goalkeeper’s turn to make a mistake, with Danijel Subasic failing to stop Aguero’s low shot and the ball dribbling slowly into the net for City’s first equalizer. That set the tone for a chaotic final half hour, which Jardim said was played at “150 percent speed.”

Falcao held off Stones and applied a deft chip over Caballero to restore Monaco’s lead, but City came roaring back. Aguero met an outswinging corner with a sweet volley into the corner and, from another corner, Yaya Toure glanced on Kevin De Bruyne’s cross and Stones was at the far post to poke in a volley.

Sane gave City a potentially crucial two-goal cushion when Aguero was set free by De Bruyne, and squared the ball for Sane to virtually walk into an empty net. City scored five goals from six shots on target and Guardiola promised another open game at Monaco.

“We are going to fly to Monaco to score as many goals as possible,” he said. “You have to live these kinds of situations, be in trouble and become a better team,” Guardiola added. “Huge compliment to the players to be there — don’t give up and be there. We are still there.” (ap)

Liverpool gained from mid-season camp in Spain, says Mane Liverpool will reap the benefits of their mid-season training camp in Spain when they travel to relegation-threatened Premier League champions Leicester City on Monday, forward Sadio Mane said.

With the Merseyside club devoid of any domestic cup or European commitments, Juergen Klopp’s charges took advantage of their fortnight break and went for a fournight camp in La Manga in a bid to rediscover their best form.

“It was just like one (a pre-

season)... The last few weeks have been quite difficult for obvious reasons, but we didn’t stop working during that period and that was important,” Mane told the club website (www.liverpoolfc.com).

Liverpool’s league victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Feb. 11 marked their first league win of the year and was also just their second victory in 11 games.

Liverpool’s title bid has faltered in recent weeks as they have dropped to fifth, 11 points behind leaders Chelsea with 13 games

remaining.

“But re-finding our form against Tottenham and the way we did it, we thought ‘we’re back now and we’ve got to maintain this’. We have to play the match against Leicester with the same attitude,” Mane said.

“We had a good time (in Spain) but we also worked very hard, we trained together well and we also had a friendly game amongst ourselves. The weather wasn’t brilliant but a bit better than here.” (rtr)

Juventus defender Bonucci punished for outburst at manager

PORTO — Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci will be left in the stands for Wednesday’s Champions League match against Porto as punishment for his outburst aimed at coach Massimiliano Allegri.

Allegri announced the move on Tuesday at the pre-match news

conference, saying he had agreed it with club officials as “a fair decision, out of respect for the squad, the fans and the club.”

Bonucci became embroiled in a heated argument over substitutions with Allegri after a 4-1 win over Palermo on Friday.

Allegri also will punish himself

for his angry reaction to Bonucci, announcing a donation to charity.

It was the third time in three weeks that players had questioned Allegri’s decisions and the manager said the moves should be “an example for the future,” adding that “it’s the time to make decisions and move on.” (ap)

China plans for 50,000 football academies by 2025 BEIJING — China plans to have 50,000 football academies by 2025 as part of an ambitious blueprint to grow into a soccer superpower. The announcement, made

by China’s football association Vice President Wang Dengfeng, more than doubles the earlier target of 20,000 academies by 2020.

Wang was quoted by state media on Wednesday as saying that each school would be able to train 1,000 young players on average, fulfilling the goal laid out in a plan announced last April of having 50 million competent players.

“This is a solid way to select football talent for our future reserves. Improving Chinese football is no longer just a dream,” Wang was quoted as saying on the website of the ruling Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily.

China’s men have only qualified for one World Cup and President Xi Jinping has made boosting China’s football

fortunes a national priority. Plans call for again qualifying for the sport’s marquee event, hosting it and winning the title by 2050.

To that end, China last year signed Brazil’s World Cupwinning manager Marcello Lippi to take over the national men’s team. The government has also ordered the creation of 70,000 football fields to fill gaps in its youth program.

Teams in China’s professional leagues, meanwhile, have recruited international stars such as Alex Teixeira and Jackson Martinez on highly paid contracts, raising concerns that they are neglecting home-grown talent.

In response, China’s football association last month said it plans a series of measures in response to “irrational” spending by clubs. It also reduced the number of foreigners who can play per club at any given time from four to three and required that each team’s starting list must include at least two Chinese players under age 23. (ap)

AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2016, file photo, players on a team from Yanbian, China, line up before a match against a team from Myanmar in a youth soccer tournament in Qinhuangdao in northern China’s Hebei Province.

Action Images via Reuters / Carl Recine

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their first goal

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Top-seeded Nishikori loses temper; loses in 1st round in Rio

RIO DE JANEIRO — Kei Nishikori smashed his racket into the red clay after losing the first set on Tuesday, an unusual burst of anger from the usually calm Japanese player.

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Japan’s Kei Nishikori wipes his face with his shirt after missing a point to Brazil’s Thomaz Bellucci at the Rio Open tennis tournament in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.

Destroying the racket didn’t help.

He lost the second set, too, as Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci upset the top seed in the first round of the Rio Open 6-4, 6-3.

“It could be the worst match in the last few years,” Nishikori said.

Asked if it was the angriest he’s ever been on a court, he replied: “Yes, it could have been.”

Besides pulverizing the racket, Nishikori also complained about the “heavy balls,” and the “high bounces” on the surface in Rio as his trip around the Latin American clay circuit ended quickly.

The No. 5-ranked Nishikori reached the final last week in Buenos Aires, losing to Alexandr Dolgopolov of Ukraine. It was his sixth straight loss in a final since winning the Memphis Open a year ago.

“I think the ball was the most difficult to adjust to,” he said. “I couldn’t do anything today.”

It was a different story for Bellucci, the home country favorite who pulled a huge upset during Carnival week in Brazil.

“You don’t see Kei break the racket often,” Bellucci said.

The No. 75-ranked Bellucci had lost his previous two matches against Nishikori, including a three-set loss two years ago in the first round of the French Open.

“For me it’s amazing to have a victory like this in Brazil,” Bellucci said. “He’s an unbelievable player. A top five. So it was amazing.”

Nishikori’s loss makes No. 2-seeded Dominic Thiem the favorite for the title. Thiem had a 6-4, 7-5 win over Janko Tipsarevic and will face another Serbian on Wednesday in the second round against Dusan Lajovic.

In other first-round matches, No. 4-seeded Pablo Carreno Busta beat Brazil’s Joao Souza 6-3, 6-2. No. 5 Albert Ramos-Vinolas defeated Stephane Robert 6-2, 6-0. No. 6-seeded David Ferrer lost to Dolgopolov 6-4, 6-4. (ap)

Magic named Lakers’ president of basketball operations

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TORONTO - Magic Johnson was named the president of basketball operations for the struggling Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday as one of the NBA’s most storied franchises undergoes a major shakeup to the their front office.

In addition to promoting Johnson, a Hall of Famer who won five NBA titles with Los Angeles in the 1980s, Lakers Governor Jeanie Buss fired longtime general manager Mitch Kupchak and her brother, Jim, from his role as vice president of basketball operations.

“I took these actions today to achieve one goal: Everyone associated with the Lakers will now be pulling in the same direction, the direction established by Earvin and myself,” said Jeanie Buss. “We are determined to get back to competing to win NBA championships again.”

Kupchak was in his 30th season working in the team’s front office while Jim Buss, son of former Lakers owner Jerry Buss, joined the team in 1998.

The Lakers, who last week were ranked second in Forbes’ list of most valuable NBA teams at $3 billion, are in the midst of one of the worst on-court stretches in their history.

Earlier this month the Lakers hired Johnson to advise ownership on basketball and busi-

ness in a role the team said would include collaborating with coaches, mentoring players and assessing future franchise needs.

He called his newest role a “dream come true” and pledged to work tirelessly to get the team back to the top of the NBA. “Since 1979, I’ve been a part of the Laker Nation and I’m passionate about this organization,” said Johnson. “I will do everything I can to build a winning culture on and off the court.”

Johnson, 57, who ended his 12-year career with the Lakers in 1991 after he was diagnosed with HIV, was a minority owner of the team for several years after his retirement and built a business that owns movie theaters, health clubs and other properties.

Johnson, who staged a brief NBA comeback in 1996, was the face of a group that bought Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Dodgers for $2 billion in 2012. That group also bought Major League Soccer’s Los Angeles FC and WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks.

Los Angeles have not made the postseason since losing in the first round of the 2013 NBA AP Photo/Gerald Herbert playoffs and, with a 19-39 record that has them sitting second-last in the Western Conference, NBA Legend Magic Johnson waves as he is introduced with fellow legends are headed to a fourth consecutive losing Bob Pettit and Willis Reed, right, during the first half of the NBA All-Star campaign. (rtr) basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2017.

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Amnesty says Trump’s “poisonous” rhetoric makes world a darker place

PARIS - Amnesty International said on Wednesday U.S. President Donald Trump’s “poisonous” rhetoric on his way to winning the White House led a global trend towards increasingly divisive politics in 2016 that had made the world a “darker” place.

In its annual report covering 159 countries, the human rights group said principles of human dignity and equality had come under assault from politicians seeking election and it zeroed in on Trump, who took office on Jan. 20.

“Donald Trump’s poisonous campaign rhetoric exemplifies a global trend towards angrier and more divisive politics,” Amnesty said in a statement issued in Paris. The world, it said, had become a “darker ... unstable place”, with a rise in hate speech targeting refugees across Europe and the United States.

“The early indications from (...) Trump suggest a foreign policy that will significantly undermine multilateral cooperation and usher in a new era of greater instability and mutual suspicion,” Amnesty added.

Trump, a Republican former reality TV star and property magnate, has said he is “the least racist person” and “least anti-Semitic person you’ve ever seen” and that one of his top priorities is to protect the United States from terrorism.

His administration has been marked by controversies in the early going, fierce attacks on the news media

and legal battles over his executive order to ban people temporarily from seven Muslim-majority countries as alleged security risks.

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence visited Europe this week Pence and pledged “steadfast and enduring commitment” to ties between the United States and the European Union, a message at variance with Trump’s far-right chief strategist.

U.S. allies in Europe have been seeking clarity on the Trump administration’s foreign policy strategy and its stance toward Russia.

“The gap between imperative and action, and between rhetoric and reality, was stark and at times staggering,” Amnesty said.

“Nowhere was this better illustrated than in the failure of states attending September’s 2016 United Nations summit for refugees and migrants to agree any adequate response to the global refugee crisis.”

According to Amnesty calculations, some 75,000 refugees found themselves trapped between Jordan and Syria as the civil war in Syria entered its seventh year.

Amnesty said populist movements and messages had also become more common in Europe, notably in Poland and Hungary.

“The result was a pervasive weakening of the rule of law and an erosion in the protection of human rights, particularly for refugees and terrorism suspects, but ultimately for everyone.” (rtr)

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U.S. President Donald Trump departs after visiting the National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington, U.S., February 21, 2017.

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Saudi king to visit Indonesia in March with entourage of 1,500 Indonesian officials

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A man sits on a bench next to a barricade outside the U.N. buffer zone in Nicosia, Cyprus February 22, 2017.

Cyprus reunification stalled in row over 1950 vote

ANKARA - Cyprus reunification talks were in disarray on Wednesday after reports the Turkish Cypriot side would not join this week’s meeting because of the commemoration by Greek Cypriots of a plebiscite on union with Greece more than 60 years ago.

Talks between Greek Cypriot leader Nicos Anastasiades and Turkish Cypriot leader Mustafa Akinci were abruptly interrupted last week over a decision taken by the Greek Cypriot parliament to honour the 1950 “enosis” referendum seeking union with Greece.

The unofficial referendum, in which only Greek Cypriots voted and was carried by more than 95 percent in favour, presaged by more than 20 years the violent division of the island between ethnic Greeks and Turks. It was not recognised

by Britain, which was Cyprus’s colonial ruler at the time.

Anastasiades and Akinci, engaged in peace talks for almost two years, were scheduled to meet once a week, with the next meeting planned for Thursday. But Akinci will not now be attending, Turkey’s NTV channel and a Greek Cypriot official said.

“Unfortunately we have just been informed by the United Nations that the scheduled meeting for tomorrow will not take place because of the refusal of the Turkish Cypriot leader to participate,” Cypriot government spokesman Nikos Christodoulides wrote on Twitter.

There was no immediate response from the Turkish Cypriot side, which had been demanding

the parliament vote be rescinded.

Anastasiades, who runs an executive government, has conceded the vote was ill-timed, wrong and meaningless, but has said the Turkish Cypriot side overreacted.

The two sides had been making progress in talks to reunite Cyprus as a bizonal, bicommunal federation, but the plebiscite row underscores how fragile any progress is.

Cyprus was split in a 1974 Turkish invasion triggered by a brief Greek inspired coup by supporters of union with Greece.

Union with Greece, or ‘enosis’ is a deeply divisive subject in Cyprus.

Turkish Cypriots maintain the drive for union with Greece was a key source of tension which spilled over into fighting, driving the wedge which still exists between the two communities today.

The Feb. 9 motion by the Cypriot parliament - comprised solely of Greek Cypriots - was submitted by a small Greek Cypriot party with ties to Greece’s Golden Dawn farright party.

Although the left wing main opposition party voted against it, an abstention by Anastasiades’s Conservative party meant it got through, with votes from parties which have expressed misgivings about progress in talks.

Enosis, as a notion, was abandoned by Greek Cypriots decades ago. The island has been a member of the European Union since 2004, although the Turkish side is only recognised by Turkey. (rtr)

JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia’s King Salman will visit Jakarta and Bali on the Indonesian leg of his Asian tour next month, bringing 1,500 people in his entourage including 10 ministers, Indonesian officials said.

“This is a very historic visit for us,” Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung told reporters on Tuesday, adding that the king would be in Indonesia from March 1 to 9. He would spend the last six days of his trip “relaxing” in Bali.

Anung said Indonesian President Joko Widodo hoped the visit would bring Saudi investments of up to $25 billion. There was no immediate comment from Saudi Arabia.

The last visit by a Saudi king to Indonesia was 46 years ago, when King Faisal came to the archipelago.

Indonesia hopes the visit will help further cement relations between its state-owned energy company Pertamina and Saudi Aramco, which are working together to upgrade the Cilacap refinery, Indonesia’s largest refinery complex, while eyeing other developments.

“We are targeting investments,” Indonesia Investment Coordinating

Board chief Thomas Lembong told reporters.

Indonesia, home to the world’s largest Muslim population, hopes Saudi Arabia will help to promote moderate Islam through religious teaching and exchange programmes for scholars, Anung added.

Indonesia expects to sign agreements with Saudi Arabia on increasing the frequency of flights from the Middle East to Indonesia and increasing visitor numbers.

The longest leg of King Salman’s trip to Asia this year will be in Indonesia, said Deputy Foreign Minister Abdurrahman M. Fachir.

“This also is a promotion in itself, and hopefully this will increase the numbers of tourist arrivals from the Middle East.”

Indonesia wants to use the visit to increase its annual quota of haj pilgrims, and win commitments to improve the health and safety of pilgrims and other Indonesians in Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia is a major destination for Indonesian domestic workers, but Indonesia imposed a ban on new workers travelling to the Middle East in 2015 after two domestic workers were executed in Saudi Arabia. (rtr)

PEKANBARU - The immigration authorities in Riau province will deport 19 illegal Chinese workers employed in the construction of a thermal power plant in the provincial capital of Pekanbaru.

“Today we will deport 19 (illegal Chinese workers,” Chief of the Pekanbaru Immigration Office Pria Wibawa said on Wednesday.

He said immigration officers would escort the Chinese workers until they were flown to their country.

From Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport in Pekanbaru, the 19 Chinese workers would be flown to Soekarno-Hatta Airport in Jakarta and later to their country, he said.

Actually, the Chinese workers already held applications for an Expatriate Placement Plan (RPTKA) and expatriate employment permits

(IMTA).

“We received their RPTK and IMTA yesterday evening. Since (the RPTK and IMTA of) the 19 Chinese workers have expired, we will continue to deport them,” he said.

Also on Tuesday evening, the immigration office received RPTK and IMTA from 77 other expatriates.

He said the immigration office is in the process of deporting the 77 other expatriates. But given the permits from the Law and Human Rights Ministry, the immigration office will coordinate with the local law and human rights office.

“We will coordinate (with the law and human rights office) office first to decide whether we will issue KITAS (limited stay permits) to the rest who hold RPTK and IMTA or deport them,” he said. (ant)

19 illegal Chinese workers deported from Riau

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A man drives a motorcycle through floodwaters in a flood-hit area at the Mangga Dua business district in Jakarta, Indonesia February 21, 2017.

Air Force forms task force to help Jakarta`s flood victims

JAKARTA - The Indonesian Air Force Operations Command (Koopsau) I has set up a task force team to help the flood victims in Jakarta and its surrounding areas.

“The flood standby task force team comprises a company of personnel, equipped with inflatable boats, outboard motors, life belts, an ambulance, a helicopter, and other equipment to evacuate flood victims and distribute aid,” Koopsau I Commander Rear Marshal Yuyu Sutisna stated here on Tuesday.

The task force is led by Koopsau I operations assistant Colonel Syamsul Rizal. The National Disaster Mitigation Board (BNPB) revealed that at least 54

areas in Jakarta were flooded as of 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, leaving thousands of houses inundated.

“Based on 401 reports from the public regarding floods in and around Jakarta, thousands of houses and roads were flooded,” Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, chief of the BNPB data and information center and public relations, noted in a written statement released on Tuesday.

The houses and roads were inundated, with floodwaters reaching heights of between 10 and 150 centimeters, he remarked.

Some 11 of the 54 flood-hit areas are in South Jakarta, 29 in East Jakarta, and 14 in North Jakarta, he added.(ant)

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Hong Kong hands out generous budget, paints brighter outlook

HONG KONG - Hong Kong handed out billions of dollars in tax cuts and poverty relief on Wednesday to reflate its economy, and projected a brighter outlook this year amid growing concerns over rising trade protectionism and higher interest rates.

The government bumped up its economic forecast for 2017 by a full percentage point to 2 to 3 percent and said the economy grew at 1.9 percent last year, faster than expected by economists.

The trade-reliant economy is carrying more momentum in the new year due to a pick-up in exports and private consumption, and a more stable Chinese economy, helping to boost annual growth to 3.1 percent in the final quarter of 2016 - its fastest since the June quarter of 2015.

“The property market was much better in the December quarter and that filtered into the pick-up in private consumption but I don’t see that momentum sustaining due to rising U.S. interest rates,” Kevin Lai, chief economist for Asia excluding Japan at Daiwa Capital Markets said.

The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to the greenback and expectations of two to three U.S. interest rate hikes this year will trigger increases in local mortgage rates.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said in his maiden budget address that an improved labour market and construction projects worth nearly HK$87 billion this year, had also

bolstered consumer confidence that would feed into the local economy.

He warned, however, that the city’s astronomical property prices continued to be an issue.

“The uncertain external environment and interest rate trend may trigger abrupt shifts in capital flows and heighten volatility in local asset prices, with repercussions on consumption and investment sentiments and on macro-economic stability,” Chan told lawmakers.

The strong growth data sent the local stock market to a fresh 18month high.

Credit Rating Agency Moody’s said in a research note that the budget was relatively balanced and fiscally prudent but doubted Hong Kong would meet its bullish GDP forecast.

“We do not expect a material rebound in global trade which will weigh on Hong Kong’s exports, while growth in domestic demand will be somewhat dampened by higher interest rates,” Moody’s wrote. “We expect three to four interest rate increases by the U.S. Federal Reserve this year which will push interest rates up in Hong Kong.” For highlights of the budget

Buffalo Race, Jembrana Farmers’ Sport

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A worker at “sky100”, the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), looks at Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour March 23, 2011.

On the property market, which Chan called exuberant and “out of tune with the local economy” despite a raft of cooling measures, he said the government would “substantially” increase residential flat supply in the next few years.

SHARING THE WEALTH Hong Kong’s provisional budget surplus was a much higher than expected HK$92.8 billion ($11.96

billion) for the 2016/17 financial year, far in excess of the HK$11 billion last year, with fiscal reserves of HK$935.7 billion.

The government said some HK$61 billion would be ploughed into elderly services, sports development, youth development and developing the high technology sector.

Chan said Hong Kong could afford to be more proactive with

its spending and his measures to “share the fruits of economic development” would help stimulate domestic demand, stabilise the economy and help the job market.

The government’s populistleaning budget comes at a time of flux for Hong Kong amid rising political tensions and as the city in July marks the 20th anniversary of its handover from British to Chinese rule in 1997. (rtr)

German optimism up in positive sign for Europe’s economy

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The Eiserne Steg bridge is reflected in a puddle before dawn in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.

FRANKFURT — German business optimism rose unexpectedly in February as executives appeared to shrug off initial worries about U.S. President Donald Trump’s policies, providing another sign that Europe’s economy is gaining pace.

The Ifo institute index rose to 111.0 points from 109.9 the previous month. That confounded market analyst expectations for a dip to 109.7 and leaves it well above its long-term average of 101.9 points.

The Munich-based research institute surveys 7,000 businesses in Europe’s biggest economy about their view of how things are right now and how the situation will develop in coming months. Sentiment had weakened slightly in January.

Ifo head Clemens Fuest said in

a statement Wednesday that “after a restrained start to the year the German economy is again on a good path.”

The economy of the 19-country eurozone grew 1.7 percent last year.

Unemployment has slowly fallen to a still-painful 9.6 percent. The recovery has been supported by large-scale monetary stimulus from the European Central Bank, which has lowered its interest rate benchmark to zero and pumped newly printed money into the economy through purchases of government and corporate bonds.

Germany’s economy has been supported by strong domestic demand and low unemployment of only 3.9 percent, buttressing its traditional export strength in autos

and machinery.

Economist Carsten Brzeski at ING-DiBa said that German businesses “have digested initial concerns about the possible negative economic implications of the new U.S. president,” Trump. The new administration’s trade advisor has accused Germany of benefiting from an excessively weak euro. Almost 10 percent of Germany’s exports go to the U.S., so any hint of trade tensions can cause uneasiness.

Florian Hense, economist at Berenberg Bank, said that “German industry may be concerned, but definitely not scared.” He said the Ifo result “provides further evidence that the German economy stepped up a gear at the start of 2017.”(ap)

The Jembrana farmers’ sport known as makepung (buffalo race) is an interesting and unique attraction, that not only brings joy to the farmers but also entertains people from all over Bali an well as people from all over the world, as evidenced by the increasing number of people who show up to watch each buffalo race. Makepung are now held 3 or 4 times a year.

Makepung has been dubbed as the ‘traditional grand prix’. The Balinese word makepung means ‘romping buffalo’ and has been closely associated to Jembrana for a long time. The sport originated in the common ploughing of the

paddy fields after harvest, but then developed in a race involving the farmers becoming jockeys on their buffalo drawn ploughs.

The Jembrana Regent Cup buffalo race that took place at the Satya Jayanti Circuit was especially interesting as

the typical Jembrana racetrack was all muddy from the heavy rain that fell the day before the race. The mud made it especially challenging for the jockeys to direct their buffalo.

The muddy conditions did stop thousands of buffalo race the lovers to throng the racetrack from early morning. Amongst the makepung were the Regent of Jembrana I Putu Artha, Chairman of the Jembrana House of Representatives I Ketut Sugiasa, Deputy Chief of Jembrana Police Anak Agung Gede Rai Laba,

Commander of the 1617/Jembrana District Military Nana Sulistyo, Regional Secretary of Jembrana Gede Gunadnya and other officials.

The muddy circuit certainly impacted the speed of the buffalo as mud stuck to the wheels making the carts slip form side to side. The competition between East Ijogading Block and West Ijogading Block was tight with both teams alternately taking the lead in each round.

In the final round, West Ijogading Block won one point over East Ijogad-

ing Block with a score of 28: 27. After handing out the trophy, Regent Artha mentioned that the buffalo races are an outstanding attraction. “The buffalo race is very unique and attracts people from all over – especially foreign visitors visiting Jembrana”, he said, adding that the general public is very interested in this race and more and more people attend each race- even when the track is muddy. “The main goal is not to present a winner but rather to preserve this unique tradition”, added regent Artha.(kmb)

Mecakcakan Tradition at Sambirenteng Village Sambirenteng customary village in Tejakula, Buleleng, organized mecakcakan tradition. This heritage tradition is better known as cockfighting in the shrine of Sambirenteng village. This unique ritual took place solemnly and festively attended by all local villagers.

Chief of Sambirenteng customary village, Jro Bendesa Nengah Mas, said that the mecakcakan is a tradition having been carried out from generation to generation. Actually this ceremony is a series of pecaruan (animal sacrifice) at local village. The whole customary villagers are required to submit a rooster to the committee. If villagers do not submit a fighting rooster, it can be replaced with money. After that, the roosters of customary villagers are then pitted in the area of the village shrine.

Uniqueness of this ritual lies in the cockfighting where watching people are not allowed to BET, so that this ritual is free from the impression of gambling.

The losing rooster is slaughtered and cooked together to fill in the ritual oblations. The remaining will be enjoyed together through megibung in the area of the Bale Agung temple. “This ritual is a heritage we’ve received and shall be held every year,” he said.

According to Mas, from his predecessors the Mecakcakan ritual is held every entering the new moon in the seventh month of Balinese calendar (January). This ritual signifies the devotion of people to God having bestowed prosperity to universe, especially to Sambirenteng village. Besides, it also aims to maintain natural balance from various negative influences. (kmb)

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District govt to hold ritual ceremony following landslides

Ex-Hong Kong leader jailed in fall from “such a height”

BANGLI - Following the landslide disaster that killed 13 people in four villages in Kintamani, the government of Bangli plans to hold a ritual at the disaster site, though an exact date has not been confirmed. Welfare Division Head of Bangli Regional Secretariat, Jro Widarta, explained that the government will only hold the ritual after consulting with a high priest.

When contacted on Tuesday (Feb. 21), Jro Widarta said that the date for such a ritual must coincide with an auspicious day. “We’re going to consult with a high priest first to determine the location and level of ceremony that is suitable”, he added. He then specified that the time of day will also be determined by the advice of the high priest but that the ceremony would be carried out during this period of recovery.

Separately, Chairman of the Hindu Dharma Council of Indonesia (PHDI) of Bangli, Nyoman Sukra, said that following this natural disaster, the PHDI of Bangli would also be holding a ritual of apology at Kehen Temple, Bangli. The ritual is intended to express their apologies to the deities at Kehen Teomple and ask that the natural environment of Bangli remain free of naturual disasters.

Sukra also explained that PHDI Bangli will organise a meeting with high priests to determine which offerings will be used to purify the location of the disaster and what the exact schedule of the ritual will be. “We will also coordinate with the government and community leaders related ot the rituals that will be performed”, he explained. (kmb40)

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Malaysia’s Royal Police Chief Khalid Abu Bakar (C) speaks next to a screen showing North Korean Hyon Kwang Song during a news conference regarding the apparent assassination of Kim Jong Nam, the half-brother of the North Korean leader, at the Malaysian police headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, February 22, 2017.

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The government of Bangli plans to hold a ritual at the disaster site, though an exact date has not been confirmed.

After operation ‘red-handed’ Russian tourist sentenced Levies from Kintamani to four months for attraction rise to IDR 15 million stealing surfboard DENPASAR - Having been declared guilty of stealing a surf board, a Russian 22 year old tourist named Oleg Beketov was sentenced to four months in prison on Tuesday (Feb. 21). In the trial at the Denpasar District Court, the judges led by I Wayan Kawisada stated that the defendant was proven guilty pursuant to the provisions of Article 362 of the Criminal Code.

“It is declared that the defendant is legally and convincingly proven to have committed a the crime of theft. Therefore, Oleg Beketov is sentenced to four months in prison”, decided the judge.

The penalty imposed on the defendant is two-month less than the prosecutor demanded. Earlier, prosecutor Putu Gede Darmawan asked the judge to punish the defendant

with six months in prison. Naturally, the defendant immediately accepted the verdict of four-months.

Previously, during the indictment it was mentioned that this tourist from Russia stole a surf board from the Rip Curl Shop in the Kuta Square shopping center on November 7, 2016.

At 19:00, a security guard named Made Arianto saw four foreigners, two of whom were in the store. A few moments later, a surf board was missing. The witness was surprised and tried to find the missing board. About 500 meters from the store, the witness saw the defendant carrying a surf board and soon the young man was arrested. The defendant stood trial last Tuesday and was sentenced to four months in prison. (kmb37)

BANGLI - The revenue from levies collected at the Kintamani Tourist Attraction experienced a significant increase after Opertaion Red-Handed (OTT) was carried out by the anti-extortion task force (Saber Pungli) last week. Based on data from the Bangli Tourism and Culture Agency, the revenue collected from the Kintamani Tourist Attraction posts showed an average increase of IDR 15 million per day.

Chief of the Bangli Culture and Tourism Agency, Wayan Adnyana, when met at his office on Tuesday (Feb. 21) explained that before Opreation Red-Handed the income from levies collected at the Kontamani Tourist Attraction averaged IDR 35 million a day. But since the anti-extortion task force took action, revenues from the three official collection posts at Sekardadi, Penelokan and Sekaan increased significantly. Now, the average revenue from the levies reaches IDR 50 million per day.

“This is an avergae increase of some IDR 15 million a day”, he said.

Adnyana acknowledged that the increase in levy

revenues proves that prevsiously there had indeed been revenue leakage due to extortion. “When we analyze the data we can see that there was indeed significant leakage”, he said.

Follwing Operation Red-Handed, Adnyana said that they continue to make improvements to the levy collection system. A new system is being prepared as well as breifings for internal collection officers.

Adnyana said that in the near future, his agency will form a governing body for the Kintamani Tourist Attraction that will be run by tourism professionals.

“A draft for the governing body has been submitted to the legal division. We aim to have it finalised this month. For now we are tightening the monitoring of the levy collection posts”, said Adnyana.

When asked about the ten collection officers who were arrested druing Operation Red-Handed, Adnyana said that those arrested would soon be laid off. Currently, his agency is preparing dismissal lettera for the ten ticket attendants that will be be submitted to the Regent of Bangli, Made Gianyar. (kmb40)

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Malaysia names N. Korean diplomat wanted for questioning in murder case

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian police on Wednesday named a North Korean diplomat along with a state airline official who are wanted for questioning over the murder of Kim Jong Nam, the estranged half-brother of North Korea’s leader.

Kim Jong Nam, 46, was killed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Feb. 13, while preparing to board a flight to Macau, where he lived in exile with his family under the protection of Beijing.

South Korean and U.S. officials believe the killing of the elder halfbrother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was an assassination carried out by agents of the North.

Kim Jong Nam had spoken out publicly against his family’s dynastic control of the isolated, nucleararmed state.

Giving an update on an investigation that has already angered North Korea, Malaysia’s police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said the diplomat wanted for questioning was 44-yearold Hyon Kwang Song, a second secretary at the embassy.

Police also want to interview Kim Uk Il, 37, an employee of the North Korean state-owned airline Air Koryo.

Khalid said both were in Malaysia but could not confirm they were

in the embassy.

“They’ve been called in for assistance. We hope the embassy will cooperate with us and allow us to interview them quickly or else we will compel them to come to us,” Khalid told reporters.

“We can’t confirm that they are hiding in the embassy,” he told Reuters.

So far, police have identified a total of eight North Koreans suspected of being linked to killing. One, Ri Jong Chol, has been in custody since last week, and another, Ri Ji U, remains at large. Khalid said police “strongly believed” four others were back in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang, having fled Malaysia on the day of the attack.

Police have not stated Ri Jong Chol’s role in the killing. He lived in Malaysia for three years without working at the company registered on his employment permit or receiving a salary.

Police are also holding two women - one Vietnamese, one Indonesian

- who are suspected of carrying out the fatal assault on Kim Jong Nam using a fast-acting poison.

REHEARSED ATTACK Police chief Khalid said both women wiped a liquid, containing an as yet unidentified toxic substance, on Kim Jong Nam’s face.

“Yes, the two female suspects knew that the substance they had was toxic. We don’t know what kind of chemical was used,” he said, dismissing speculation that the women had thought they were part of a prank.

“They used their bare hands,” he said, adding that they were instructed to wash their hands afterwards.

The women had rehearsed the attack at two shopping malls in central Kuala Lumpur before assaulting Kim Jong Nam, he said.

An Indonesian foreign ministry official Lalu Muhammad Iqbal said it was premature to draw conclusions about its citizen’s involvement.

“The fact that investigators have asked for an extension to the remand shows that the evidence so far is not enough to bring charges or prosecute,” he said in a statement. (rtr)

HONG KONG - Former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang was jailed for 20 months on Wednesday for misconduct in public office, making him the most senior city official to serve time behind bars in a ruling some said reaffirmed the financial hub’s vaunted rule of law.

The sentence brings an ignominious end to what had been a long and stellar career for Tsang before and after the 1997 handover to Chinese control, service that saw him knighted by the outgoing British colonial rulers.

“Never in my judicial career have I seen a man falling from such a height,” said High Court justice Andrew Chan in passing sentence.

Tsang, 72, wearing one of his trademark bow ties, was escorted in handcuffs to the court from hospital where he’d been staying since Monday night after experiencing breathing difficulties and chest pains.

The devout Catholic appeared stoic, occasionally closing his eyes as the judge spoke.

Scores of establishment Hong Kong figures, including top former officials and some leading opposition democrats, had written letters vouching for Tsang’s good character and longstanding public service in a bid for mitigation.

Justice Chan said the seriousness of the offence lay in Tsang’s high position as a person of integrity who had breached public trust.

He reduced the sentence by 10 months, saying “it was indisputable that the defendant has dedicated himself to public service in the past 40-odd years”.

Hong Kong returned to China under a “one country, two systems” agreement that ensures its freedoms, including a separate legal system. Its spartan British-built prisons demand strict routines, including light work duties, and offer no special treatment to wealthy or powerful inmates.

The nine-person jury on Friday

found Tsang guilty of a charge of misconduct in public office. He had deliberately concealed private rental negotiations with property tycoon Bill Wong Cho-bau while his cabinet discussed and approved a digital broadcasting licence for a now defunct radio company, Wave Media, in which Wong was a major shareholder.

This offence had occurred at the twilight of Tsang’s career, just before retiring in 2012, when reports began surfacing of Tsang’s lavish spending on overseas duty visits, along with allegations of trips with tycoons by private jet and luxury yacht.

Tsang was acquitted of a second misconduct charge.

In a regular column published in the AM730 newspaper before sentence was passed, Tsang said working in the government for 45 years was the “biggest honour of his life”.

“In life, a lot of things are out of our control. But serving Hong Kong was my choice. No matter what the result of the trial is, I have no regrets.”

His conviction adds to a number of scandals ensnaring powerful officials that have marred the city’s reputation as a relatively corruption-free society guarded by a powerful and independent anti-graft agency.

His right-hand man, Rafael Hui, who worked under him for two years as the city’s second highest-ranking official, was sentenced to seven and a half years in jail in late 2014 for receiving bribes from a billionaire tycoon helming Sun Hung Kai , one of Asia’s largest property developers.

After sentencing, Tsang’s wife, Selina, said it was a “very dark day” but that her husband would appeal.

“We are very sad about today’s outcome. But we will face it with strength and courage. We will appeal.”

Tsang’s brother, Tsang Yam-pui, a former chief of police and current head of property developer NWS Holdings, didn’t comment after leaving court.(rtr)

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Former Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang and his wife Selina, accompanied by security guards, arrive at the High Court in Hong Kong, China February 20, 2017.

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“Alarming” superbugs a risk to people, animals and food, EU warns

LONDON - Superbug bacteria found in people, animals and food across the European Union pose an “alarming” threat to public and animal health having evolved to resist widely used antibiotics, disease and safety experts warned on Wednesday.

A report on antimicrobial resistance in bacteria by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said some 25,000 people die from such superbugs in the European Union every year.

“Antimicrobial resistance is an alarming threat putting human and animal health in danger,” said Vytenis Andriukaitis, the EU’s health and food safety commissioner.

“We have put substantial efforts to stop its rise, but this is not enough. We must be quicker, stronger and act on several fronts.”

Drug resistance is driven by the misuse and overuse of antibiotics, which encourages bacteria to evolve to survive and develop new ways of beating the medicines.

Wednesday’s report highlighted that in Salmonella bacteria - which can cause the common and serious food-borne infection Salmonellosis - multi-drug resistance is high across the EU. Mike Catchpole, the ECDC’s chief scientist, said he was particularly concerned that some common

types of Salmonella in humans, such as monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium, are showing extremely high multi-drug resistance.

“Prudent use of antibiotics in human and veterinary medicine is extremely important,” he said. “We all have a responsibility to ensure that antibiotics keep working.”

Resistance to carbapenem antibiotics - usually the last remaining treatment option for patients infected with multi-drug resistant superbugs - was detected for the first time in animals and food, albeit at low levels, as part of EU-wide annual monitoring for the report.

It said very low levels of resistance were observed in E. coli bacteria found in pigs and in meat from pigs.

Resistance to colistin, another last-resort human antibiotic - was also found at very low levels in Salmonella and E. coli in pigs and cattle, the report said.

Marta Hugas, head of EFSA’s biological hazards and contaminants unit, noted geographic variations across the European Union, with countries in northern and western Europe generally having lower resistance levels than those in southern and eastern Europe and said this was most likely due to differences in the level of use and overuse of the medicines.

“In countries where actions have been taken to reduce, replace and re-think the use of antimicrobials in animals show lower levels of antimicrobial resistance and decreasing trends,” she said. (rtr)

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An undated image taken with electronic microscope shows EHEC bacteria (enterohaemorrhagic Escherichia coli) in Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Brunswick, Germany.

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Personal case of Bali police officer

Drug evidence still examined at forensic laboratory

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In this Thursday, May 28, 1998. file photo an elderly man wearing traditional Korean costumes walks past a police line as workers stage an anti-government rally calling for job security, at Chongmyo Park in Seoul, South Korea While most people born in rich countries will live longer by 2030 with women in South Korea estimated to reach at least 91. Americans will have among the lowest life expectancy of any developed country, a new study predicts

Life expectancy study shows many likely to live beyond 90 by 2030

LONDON - Average life expectancy will rise in many countries by 2030, breaking through 90 years in some places, and policymakers need to make more efforts to plan for it, according to a large international study.

South Koreans are likely to have the highest life expectancy in the world by 2030 and the United States one of the lowest among developed countries, the study showed.

“The fact that we will continue to live longer means we need to think about strengthening the health and social care systems to support an ageing population with multiple health needs,” said Majid Ezzati, the lead researcher and a professor at Imperial College London’s school of public health.

Led by Imperial scientists in collaboration with the World Health Organization, the study found that among high-income countries, the United States is likely to have the lowest life expectancy in 2030, with men and women expecting to live 79.5 and 83.3 years respectively - similar to middle-income countries like Croatia and Mexico.

This was partly due to a lack of universal healthcare in the United States, and also due to factors such as relatively high child and maternal mortality rates, and high rates of homicides and obesity, the

study said.

In Europe, French women and Swiss men were predicted to have the highest life expectancies, averaging 88.6 years for French women and nearly 84 years for Swiss men.

South Korea came out top of the predictions, with the researchers predicting a girl born in South Korea in 2030 should expect to live 90.8 years, while a boy could reach 84.1 years.

“Many people used to believe that 90 years is the upper limit for life expectancy, but this research suggests we will break the 90-yearbarrier,” Ezzati said.

“We repeatedly hear that improvements in human longevity are about to come to an end.. (but) I don’t believe we’re anywhere near the upper limit of life expectancy if there even is one.”

The study, published in The Lancet medical journal on Wednesday, covered 35 developed and emerging countries, including the United States, Canada, Britain, Germany, Australia, Poland, Mexico and the Czech Republic. South Korea’s much greater average life expectancy would be due to several factors including good childhood nutrition, low blood pressure, low levels of smoking and good access to healthcare, new medical knowledge and technologies, the researchers said. (rtr)

DENPASAR - WS, a member of Bali Police Mobile Detective Unit, is still undergoing investigation at directorate of narcotic investigation unit. Status of WS has not been declared yet as the suspect because police are still waiting for the results of examination at the Denpasar forensic laboratory related to the evidence, including the results of its urine test.

“We are still waiting for the results of forensic laboratory. If a package contains clear crystal, it is positive to crystal meth. After that, his status can be named as a suspect,” said Spokesman of Bali Police, Hengky Widjaja, on Monday (Feb. 20).

In addition, the investigators are still going deep into the information of WS related to the person entrusting the goods to be delivered to a detainee, AG. Unfortunately, the spokesperson was reluctant to mention the personal identity, including the relationship with AG. “Now, the case is still being developed.

When completely investigated, it will surely be released.

Our members are still steeping in this case,” he said.

Hengky claimed to have never heard the information telling if WS had been tried in discipline case due to his urine test was positive to contain drug, so then he was moved from integrated service center (SPKT) to mobile detective unit. “I’ll check the track record of the officer. Frankly speaking, I have not received any report about it,” he said.

If WS is truly proved to get involved in the case, he said the most severe sanction for him is a dismissal. Precisely, a police officer getIBP/kmb ting involved in drug Hengky Widjaja case will be punished more severely.

“Civilians get severe penalties, let alone police personnel. Chief of police has expressly declared the war against drugs,” said Hengky.

Previously, the personal member of the Bali police with the initials WS, 55, was arrested when he was about visiting prisoner at the Bali police detention on Wednesday (Feb. 15). When his luggage was searched, detention guard on duty was suspicious of his shampoo and when inspected in fact it contained crystal meth package. Furthermore, the culprit was handed over to directorate of Bali police narcotics agency.

It happened at 19:45. The culprit living at Kereneng police dorm came and carried a plastic bag filled with bread, drinks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant and shampoo. As planned, the goods would be handed over to one of the detainees with the initials AG. At that time, the officers on duty refused the culprit’s request because his request of delivering goods was made beyond visiting hours. However, the culprit miserably insisted on handing over the toiletries consisted of toothpaste and shampoo so that AG can take shower. When the officers checked the shampoo by inserting a stick, in fact, it found lumps. After that, content of the shampoo was removed and placed in a plastic bag. In fact, the shampoo contained a plastic clip and was then washed. Finally, the officers found 2.48 grams of crystal meth. (kmb36)

The roadblock yielded a number of unlicensed drivers who were ticketed on the spot.

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Dozens of unlicensed tourist transporters netted in joint raid

GIANYAR - As of yet, only a few tourist transport operations hold tourism licenses as proven by the roadblock that was set up by the Bali Transportation Agency and the Gianyar Police Traffic Affairs on Jalan Bypass I.B. Mantra at the intersection of Masceti, in Gianyar, on Tuesday (Feb. 21). The roadblock yielded a number of unlicensed drivers who were ticketed on the spot.

Chief of the Gianyar Police Traffic Affairs, I Gede Eka Putra Astawa, said that the Police worked together with the Bali Transport Agency. “We only handled traffic violations related to vehicle registration, while incomplete documents such as tourism permits and safety certificates for freight vehicles was dealt with by authorities of the transportation agency”, he explained.

The roadblock went on from 09:30 to 10:20, during which time the joint team netted dozens of violators.

Five people were found to be driving without a license, one person had no vehicle registration, and two were ticketed for not wearing a helmet. Meanwhile, the Bali Transportation Agency officers netted 17 drivers who were operating without tourism permits and safety certificates; 13 had not tourism permit and 4 had expired safety certificates.

“Based on these results, it can be concluded that a

number of vehicles are transporting tourists and the although the drivers have their driver’s license and vehicle registration, they do not a a tourism permit”, he said.

Section Head of Road Traffic Control at the Bali Transportation Agency, Ketut Subagiarta, said that in the joint raid his agency targeted tourist transport services and freight vehicles. “We are focusing on the issues of tourism vehicles that are operating without a tourism permit, or whose permit has expired so that we can conduct law enforcement” he said.

Subagiarta also sais that every inspection conducted by the Bali Transportation Agency has shown that the dominant violations are related to the transportation of tourists without a tourist permit. “When compared to other violations, this is the most dominant. During a two hour roadblock for example we can find as many as 40 drivers guilty of this infraction”, he explained.

He went on to say that having a tourism permit is very important and legality ensures the safety of the tourists being transported. “Tourism permits are related to safety because of the vehicle permit and safety insurance”, he said.

As for freight vehicles, his agency checked for safety certificates that correspond to the details of each vehicle. “Similarly, we are also targeting freight vehicles. If their safety certificate has expired, we will crack down on them”, he said. (kmb35)

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Bali News

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Balinese people and foreign tourists jointly collect plastic waste

Entitled One Island One Voice, the movement to fight against plastic waste was simultaneously carried out at several points in Karangasem on Sunday (Feb. 19). Residents were moved to come down and pick up various types of plastic waste. This movement was carried out in almost all the coastal areas in Bali by a number of societal components that care about the existence of Bali. This positive action drew the support from all societal components, including the local government.

Especially in Karangasem, this simultaneous action was held at some locations such as Amed Beach (Abang subdistrict), Tulamben Beach (Kubu) and Padangbai Beach (Manggis). Then, in Karangasem subdistrict it was centered at Ujung and Candidasa.

Moreover, the movement was also targeting upstream areas such as Karangasem village, precisely the Susuan neighborhood, Gelumpang, Pangi and Juukmanis.

This action involved all components such as civil

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The locals and foreigners are cleaning the plactis waste in Karangasem Regency

servants, village officials, Indonesian military (TNI), national police (Polri), students, tourism components and stakeholders, fishermen groups as well as customary community. Moreover, it was also followed by some foreign travelers happening to spend holiday in Bali. Then, the activities held on Ujung Beach and Karangasem village was initiated by a native restaurateur to Bali from Karangasem, namely Penelope Jeans Williams.

“Public awareness of keeping the environment remains low. Therefore, it needs to be addressed together, especially the plastic waste. The awareness of loving the environment needs to be built from childhood. If beaches are dirty, especially due to plastic waste, guests will not come here,” said Penelope Jeans Williams.

Subdistrict head of Karangasem, Cokorda Alit Surya Prabawa, also looked to participate in this action on Ujung Beach. He came down to involve civil servants, Tumbu village official, fisherman group of Ujung Beach, and Ujung Hyang customary villagers. In the meantime, the activities at Karangasem village was coordinated directly by Commander of Karangasem Military District, I Nyoman Mangku, Chief of Karangasem Subdistrict Police, I Gede Wali and headman of Karangasem Wayan Gusita, and involving civil servants, police and military personnel, residents, customary youth clubs and students of SMPN 1 Karangasem junior high school and SDN 9 Karangasem elementary school.

Likewise, a similar activity was also held on Candidasa Beach involving civil servants from several agencies, Karangasem subdistrict staff, students from nearby schools, tourism players, including some foreign travelers who happened to be vacationing at Candidasa. Cok Alit asserted that the movement in some parts of the Karangasem subdistrict could collect hundreds of sacks of plastic waste.

“If all move together, it is unimaginable how many tons of plastic waste that can be collected throughout Bali through the movement made on single day,” he said.

Cok Alit hoped the movement can foster the awareness of the majority of Balinese people, at least to reduce the use of plastic in everyday life for the sake of continuity and ‘health’ of the earth to be inherited by next generation such as children and grandchildren.

Seeing the importance of the fight against plastic waste movement, Penelope Jeans Williams and subdistrict head of Karangasem agreed to carry it out periodically. In addition to it maintaining environmental sanitation, it also continues to provide an understanding for the public so that they are aware, and intervene jointly in maintaining sanitation to keep away from various hazards. (gik)

Thursday, February 23, 2017

Happy Chappy’s Big Catch

Bali hit by disasters

BEGINNING of 2017 is filled with sad news.

A series of natural disasters in some regions of Bali claimed dozens of casualties. These strikes of nature should be addressed by residents to rerealize the importance of taking care of nature.

Other than maintaining balance and natural ecosystem, people must also be vigilant to various forms of threats, such as of plastic waste.

Activities

International

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Kertagosa and Klungkung monument to be fitted with signboards SEMARAPURA - Various methods are being used by the Regent of Klungkung, I Nyoman Suwirta, to promote local tourist attractions like Kertagosa and The Klungkung Puputan Monument, so that lcoal and foreign tourists can more easily find them.

The government of Klungkung has come up with various breakthroughs in terms of promoting tourists attractions. Regent Suwirta recently made a site inspection of some of the attractions that are part of the new City Tour. There are plans to have a large signboards installed that will read: “ Monument of Puputan Klunkgkung and Kertagosa”, so that when visitors come and take pictures, they will know what they are photgraphing.

The City Tour that has been running for a year stops here, helped inspire the idea for the signboard.

Regent Suwirta, accompanied by the Promotion Section Head of the Klungkung Tourism Office, I Ketut Wikan Wiantara, came down to the location on Tuesday (Feb. 21) to discuss ideas about where to place the signboard and which font

to use. It was decided that the sign for the monument would be placed to the southwest of the main gazebo and that the sign for Kertagosa would be placed to the west of the bale kambang or floating pavilion.

The graphics will be designed by

by PT Terang Abadi Jaya and will be created in a manner suitable to the location.

Regent Suwirta said that he hopes the signboards for the Puputan monument and Kertagosa will represent the character of the Klungkung’S tourist attractions so that these can become better known to travellers. The signboards, he added will not be installed directly onto the buildings but instead will be placed in a free standing fence so that when people are taking pictures they will not be tempted to sit or climb on the building structures as this could cause damage.

“Hopefully, the presence of this signboards will allow visitors to take pictures of both the tourist attractions and the names of these places making it easier for them to identify where they were”, said Regent Suwirta. (dwa)

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Passion plus timing makes magic formula for 2017 Oscars LOS ANGELES - This year’s Oscars is filled with projects fueled by passion and deeply-held personal visions that prevailed over skepticism, funding troubles and conventional wisdom.

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Emma Stone accepts her award for Female Actor in a Leading Role for La La Land during the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S. on January 29, 2017.

For favorite “La La Land,” which took director Damien Chazelle six years to get made, and indie challenger “Moonlight,” made on such a tight budget the cast and crew shared one trailer, the tortured path to the Academy Awards has only added to their allure.

Other recent films like Martin

Scorsese’s “Silence” was 28 years in the making, while Warren Beatty flirted for two decades with the idea of “No Rules Apply.” They were notably snubbed in awards season and at the box office, however, as was Ben Affleck’s personal project “Live by Night.”

Hollywood awards watchers say

that may have little to with the skill and commitment of the filmmakers. But certain passion projects and their creators found a way of breaking through to audiences at what turned out to be the just the right moment, years after they were first conceived.

“Timing is everything on these movies and how they resonate. It’s about passion but it’s also about being in the right place at the right time,” said Pete Hammond, awards columnist for Deadline.com.

“Moonlight,” the tale of a young black man struggling to grow up in an impoverished Miami neighborhood, was drawn from the personal experiences of director Barry Jenkins and writer Tarell Alvin McCraney.

“No one was doing it for the paycheck,” said “Moonlight”s Oscar-nominated supporting actress Naomie Harris. “We didn’t have a publicity budget, it was all word of mouth and us doing interviews.”

Despite such hardships, the unsentimental view of bullying, drugs and gay issues arrived just as Hollywood was clamoring for movies about modern, black stories rather than “maids and slaves” fare. “Moonlight” has eight Oscar nominations.

The film shows “a very specific place and point of view and I think people right now want to experience genuine and authentic stories,” Jenkins said. (rtr)

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Thursday, February 23, 2017

Muslim men take part in a rally against Jakarta’s minority Christian Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama outside the parliament in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017.

Ahok is currently on trial on accusation of blasphemy following his remark about a passage in the Quran that could be interpreted as prohibiting Muslims from accepting non-Muslims as leaders.

Candidate vying to lead Indonesian capital denies pandering to Islamists AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana

JAKARTA - A former education minister in Muslim-majority Indonesia facing a run-off vote against a Christian to be Jakarta governor, on Tuesday denied pandering to Islamists to win support and said he could unite the capital after a divisive election.

Anies Baswedan is set to take on Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, Jakarta’s first Christian and ethnic Chinese governor, in a second-round vote on April 19. Purnama got the most votes in a first round, on Feb. 15, but not by enough to avoid a runoff, unofficial counts show.

Campaigning for the poll has been overshadowed by religious tensions, with protests led by hardline group Islamic Defenders Front (FPI) against Purnama, and calls for voters to choose a Muslim. Photographs of Baswedan meeting FPI leader Habib Rizieq were widely published in media, leading his critics to accuse him of tarnishing his reputation as a moderate Muslim.

“I think there’s a framing that

is not fair here,” Baswedan said in an interview at his Jakarta home.

“If I met the Catholic community, am I then considered no longer a Muslim? If I met the Buddhist community, am I then considered no longer a Muslim?”

He said the media was giving a distorted impression of his campaign, which included meetings with a range of religious groups.

“Often times, they only see one meeting, even though I’ve gone for dozens of other meetings,” Baswedan said, sitting with a portrait of Sukarno, Indonesia’s founding father, hanging on a wall near him.

“I interact with all residents of Jakarta.” Baswedan, a respected academic who won a Fulbright

scholarship to study in the United States, was picked by President Joko Widodo to be education minister, but was dropped from the cabinet in a reshuffle last year.

Indonesia has the world’s largest Muslim population but is officially secular and home to minority Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and other communities.

‘UNITE NOT DIVIDE’ The post of Jakarta governor has been a stepping stone to higher office. Widodo was previously governor and Purnama was his deputy.

The city vote is being widely seen as a proxy battle for the next presidential election, in 2019. Purnama has the support of Widodo’s ruling party while Baswedan has the backing of an influential former general, Prabowo Subianto, and his Gerindra Party. Subianto narrowly lost the last presidential election, in 2014, to Widodo.

Overshadowing the campaign

has been Purnama’s trial for blasphemy for allegedly insulting the Koran. He denies the accusation that was filed after he said voters were deceived by his opponents who used a verse in the Koran to imply that Muslims should not vote for a leader of a different religion.

The trial, which began in December, seemed to dent his support initially, but it later rebounded, helped by middle-class approval of his efforts to improve the bureaucracy and tackle traffic jams and flooding. Purnama secured about 43 percent of the vote in the first round, ahead of Baswedan with about 40 percent. A third candidate, Agus Yudhoyono, the son of former president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, was last with less than 20 percent.

Analysts say some Muslim voters may now shift their support from Yudhoyono to Baswedan, who performed well in televised

debates.

When asked if Jakarta’s governor had to be Muslim, Baswedan said every citizen had the right to run, but added: “Jakarta needs an effective leader who can execute all the plans, and secondly, who can unite, not divide.”

Baswedan said his policies would be centred on increasing access to education, creating jobs and making housing more affordable. One of his main campaign promises is “zero downpayment” for home buyers. “We will continue to focus on topics that are urgent for the residents of Jakarta,” Baswedan said.(rtr) News can also be heard in “Bali Image” at Global Radio FM 96.5 from 9.30 until 10.00 am. Listen to Global Radio FM at http://globalfmbali.listen2myradio. com or live video streaming at http:// radioglobalfmbali.com and http:// ustream.tv/channel/global-fm-bali.