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‘This is amazing!’ Sister

Sister star Tamera Mowry-Housley tries twin’s breast milk as remedy

TWIN sisters whose relationship helped launched their acting careers have taken their close ties to the next level after one tried the other’s breast milk as an illness remedy.

Tamera (left) gave her sister’s breast milk a rave review

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Tamera Mowry-Housley and Tia Mowry-Hardrict - who shot to fame in the 90s sitcom Sister, Sister - shared news of the unusual transaction on social media. It came after the former, who has two children with husband Adam Housley, became sick and struggled to find an effective medicine to help combat her symptoms. Her sister - apparently fresh from reading an article about how breast milk can be beneficial for adults offered up some of her own and it quickly earned a rave review. “Oh my gosh, Tia, this is amazing,” said her sister in a short clip on Instagram. “Your breast milk is the best milk I’ve ever tried in my life, oh my god.” The video, which showed Tamera holding a coffee mug full of the milk and hidden behind a filter, was accompanied by the caption: “Well, I do feel better.” Her sister also shared the post and revealed that it was not the first time

Tamera had sampled her breast milk. She wrote: “Soooo, my sister is desperate for some healing. She’s sicky poo and I sent her an article on how breast milk has healing properties and was okay with drinking my #breastmilk. “Ps, she’s had some before and I mean, she’s my twin.” Tia, who has two children with actor Cory Hardrict, did not share the article she read that claimed drinking breast milk could have benefits for adults. Fans of the sisters, aged 40, appear divided on whether it is a suitable beverage to be shared between siblings. One commented on the video - which has more than 360,000 views - to vouch for breast milk as being “liquid gold”, but another said the idea of drinking it beyond childhood was “nasty”. While its benefits to infants are well known, there is little evidence to suggest it serves any genuine advantages for adults who drink it. Experts have said there is no scientific proof that it offers anything more than a placebo effect. (net)

Shatterhand: ‘Working title’ for Craig’s final Bond film raises eyebrows

THE next James Bond film - the final instalment to star Daniel Craig - has been given the working title of Shatterhand, according to reports. Entertainment industry magazine Production Weekly claims that the 25th entry in the long-running franchise is being referred to by that name behind-the-scenes, with filming set to begin next month. True Detective director Cary Joji Fukunaga is at the helm after the departure of Danny Boyle last year, with release planned for April 2020. While some have ridiculed the reported working title on social media, Bond aficionados have been

quick to point out that Shatterhand is in fact a reference to the original Ian Fleming novels. The evil Ernst Stavro Blofeld the arch-nemesis of 007 - used the alias Dr Guntrum Shatterhand in You Only Live Twice, which follows Bond to Japan. Sean Connery starred in the film adaptation in 1967 and - whether or not Shatterhand ends up being the final name - the reported working title appears to hint that Craig could follow in his footsteps. But the plots will have to diverge somewhat. While You Only Live Twice marked the on-screen debut of Blofeld, his current incarnation -

played by Christoph Waltz - made his first appearance in Spectre in 2015. Waltz - nor any other cast members from Spectre besides Craig have been confirmed to return for the next film. Craig previously stated that he would rather “slash my wrists” than return to the role of Bond, but later said that he made the remarks two days after he had finished shooting Spectre - and was exhausted. Creative differences between him and Boyle were said to be part of the reason behind the eventual hiring of Fukunaga, who is the first American to direct a Bond film. (net)

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A demonstrator gestures in front of Venezuelan national policemen standing guard at the Simon Bolivar international bridge, in Cucuta, Colombia after President Nicolas Maduro’s government ordered to temporary close down the border with Colombia on February 23, 2019.

‘They shot at us,’ say injured Venezuela protesters

Edinson Cisneros gasped and wheezed as he tried to talk -- he was one of the protesters struck by rubber buckshot fired by Venezuelan security forces breaking up border demos demanding the entry of emergency aid from Colombia.

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Daniel Craig debuted as James Bond in Casino Royale in 2006.

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The main crossing points on the Colombian border became flashpoints for unrest Saturday as Venezuelan security struggled with twin tasks: keeping Venezuelans from leaving to get aid stockpiled in Colombia, and stopping people crossing the border with aid packages. Cisneros, 24, was in a large crowd that tried to reach the Francisco de Paula Santander border bridge, the crossing point that links Urena, Venezuela with Cucuta, Colombia. “They fired tear gas at us,” said Cisneros, 24, as he was treated for his wounds in Urena.

With a tube up his nose, sitting on a stretcher, Cisneros showed AFP his battered body: an open wound on his abdomen, and rubber pellet injuries on his chest, an arm and a leg. “The people couldn’t stand it and we lost strength. And when we were trying to catch our breath” the Venezuelan National Guard soldiers “came and they shot at us again,” he said. Cisneros was on the verge of losing consciousness after he was stuck, but saved when other protesters rushed him to a medical center near the bridge. The violence in Urena esca-

lated through the day. A group of hooded protesters stole some local buses and drove them towards the bridge to use them as battering rams against the military barricades. Then the youngsters set fire to one of the buses. The blaze spread from the vehicle and damaged a home and electricity cables before firefighters rushed in to douse the flames. The Venezuelan government of President Nicolas Maduro has closed the border to prevent the entry of the foreign aid, which he claims is part of a US plot to overthrow his leftist regime. The humanitarian aid effort is being organized by Juan Guaido,

the 35-year-old leader of Venezuela’s National Assembly who declared himself interim president and is calling for new elections. Guaido set Saturday as the day he and his supporters would try to get aid by truck or on foot across the border into poverty-stricken Venezuela -- but the effort was met with resistance from security forces loyal to Maduro.

- ‘Shooting indiscriminately’ “We were going toward the roadblock (on the bridge) and the National Guard was shooting indiscriminately,” said another Urena protester, 28-year-old Luis Polanco. Three lawmakers attempted to negotiate with the military in the afternoon, but they too were met

with tear gas. “The deputies arrived, they started to walk and (the troops) pushed back with pellets, tear gas, with everything,” said Polanco, who was struck on his ankle by a rubber bullet. The medical center that treated Cisneros and Polanco received around 50 patients on Saturday, mostly struck by rubber pellets, chief medic Soralis Medina told AFP. Continued to page 6

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Badung tourism industry grows, HIV/AIDS threats increase

MANGUPURA - The growing tourism in Badung has another adequately worrying effect. It is the effect in the form of the threat of HIV/AIDS predicted to increase along with the development of Badung tourism. The threat is indeed a risk that must be faced because Badung is an area frequently visited by many tourists from various countries. This was revealed by the Secretary of Badung AIDS Mitigation Commission (KPA), Elly. She acknowledged the rapid development of tourism in Badung district has moved various sectors, especially the economic sector. At the same time, it also brought in the influence due to the entry of external cultures into the life of its community.

“Considering that Badung district is a national and international tourist destination, certainly this has an impact on the surrounding community both economically and socially. This must be watched out for both habitually and socially,” said Elly on Friday (Feb. 22). According to him, with the innovation of Getting Zero, Badung district is expected to be able to overcome the transmission of HIV/ AIDS having become a scourge in the community. With the vision and

mission of Badung Regent, I Nyoman Giri Prasta, and Deputy Regent I Ketut Suiasa with their program known as the National Development Planning Pattern (PPNSB) to build a healthy and strong Badung, of course the health also gets the main priority. “We must be able to minimize new cases in Badung district by increasing counseling and understanding to the community and improving the quality of sufferers’ life, so that if they die is not caused by HIV. Besides, it includes provision of understanding to the community and avoiding discrimination against patients,” he explained. Deputy Regent of Badung, I Ketut Suiasa, who is also the Chief Execu-

MANGUPURA - The implementation of the beratha penyepian (four abstinences) related to the Nyepi Day in Kuta is expected to continue as ever before. Sekaa taruna or customary village youth club that will conduct monitoring will be given an ID card. However,

during the beratha penyepian taking place, no residents will go out under the pretext of participating in the monitoring. This was conveyed by the Sub-district Head of Kuta, I Nyoman Rudiartha, on Friday (Feb. 22) He hoped the residents can give

a good example to tourists and residents from outside the region. Since Kuta is a tourist area, any small and not good things happening will definitely spread quickly. “Usually, there are young people going out to ride bicycles. We hope this will no longer happen, so as not

tive of KPA Badung district said that he realizes that Badung is a tourist destination which had an impact on the entry of foreign cultures in the midst of community’s life. “Sometimes, they do not match the personality of our society such as drinking alcoholic beverages, free sex behavior and drug abuse that are very risky in causing transmission of HIV/ AIDS,” he said. In order to suppress the transmission of the disease becoming the scourge for the community and having no medicine until these days, Deputy Regent Suiasa stated it requires regular and intensive efforts by involving the entire community. It is done through the dissemination

to the public about prevention and danger of HIV/AIDS. “Hopefully, what we do for the community becomes a moment to increase our commitment and awareness together in an effort to overcome various serious problems so that Badung district is free from the threat of HIV/AIDS,” he said. Based on the data obtained, the number of HIV/AIDS cases in December 2017 reached 2,902 cases, consisting of 1,738 HIV cases and 1,164 AIDS cases. This figure surged to 3,152 cases in October 2018. More seriously, it mostly attacked the age group of 20-49 years old with a total of 2,843 people or 90.5 percent of the total cases. (kmb27)

to be emulated by other tourists,” he hoped. He admitted to have coordinated with the customary village regarding the security. In connection with the night of Pengerupukan, the implementation of the ogoh-ogoh (papier mâché demon) parade

will begin at 13:00 and the ogohogoh should have been taken to the beach. Regarding the traffic control, further discussion will be conducted next Thursday. “We will communicate again with police authority and transportation services,” he added. (kmb23)

Residents expected to give good example on Nyepi Day

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Experience Moment of Silence at Aston Kuta

Welcoming Balinese Saka New Year 1941, Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence invites the guest to experience the moment of Silence for 3 Days 2 Nights on 6 - 8 March 2019. Nyepi is Balinese Day of Silence that is commemorated every Saka New Year according to the Balinese calendar and it will be

celebrated on 7 March this year. The offer includes staying at Superior Room with daily breakfast, 1 Lunch coupon for various Food Stall selections for 2 persons with free flow of ice tea/mineral water, 1 time dessert, 1 time Buffet Dinner for 2 persons, complimentary Beach Lounge access with free welcome drink for the day before/

after Silence Day, 20% discount for F&B (exclude cigarette & alcohol), and free Yoga Class. Enjoy the tranquility with IDR 1,388,888++ only. On the eve of Nyepi, the guest will be given a chance to participate as Ogoh-Ogoh judges at Kuta Art and Culture Festival on 6 March 2019, following with the Ogoh-ogoh parades all around the island.

“Travelers who have chosen to stay on the island during this day of silence will experience pure atmosphere of complete tranquility and peace with clean fresh air, clear blue skies, and wonderful stargazing in the evening” said Rizka Fitriana, Assistant Marcom Manager of Aston Kuta. Aston Kuta Hotel & Residence is a 4 star International hotel in

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Haiti: beautiful beaches, mountaintop fortresses, unspoilt nature and voodoo

HAITI occupies around a third of Hispaniola, the second largest island in the Caribbean, sharing it with the prosperous Dominican Republic. Earthquakes, ruthless dictators, death squads and zombies are just some of the reasons that the country hasn’t quite made it onto the tourist map. As a result it retains a unique culture, almost a different continent, with a glorious coastline, the largest fortress in the Americas and the vibrant capital of Port au Prince, completely recovered from the 2010 earthquake. Ouanaminthe

I leave Dajabón in the Dominican Republic and cross the Massacre River to Ouanaminthe in Haiti, on the other side. It’s chaotic as it’s market day here – Haitians grabbing a bargain on the DR side, queues of ramshackle pickups piled high with sacks of rice, chickens and chairs on the bridge. I keep my hand on my wallet and hang on to my belongings. Fortunately I have a guide who helps me with the formalities and smooths my crossing. Compared to the Dominican Republic, it’s like going back in time. The 90-minute drive North West passes through flatlands, populated by sparse shrub, with bags of charcoal by the side of the

road. I can’t believe the number of makeshift wooden shacks running their own private lotteries, and there are certainly more of them than the small stalls selling baskets of fruit. I’m soon by the sea in CapHaitien, originally Cap-Francais, and the second largest city in Haiti. Apart from the plastic garbage littering the beach, it’s an attractive place, stuffed with colourful late 19th century buildings, all balconies and tall shuttered doors in the colonial style. Motorbike taxis ply the narrow streets and kids, in their impressive starched uniforms, are just leaving school. The Place d’Armes, the main square, has the Cathédrale Notre Dame on one side and the Hotel de Ville on the other. The Roi Christophe University is in one corner and students are eating their lunch, under the statue of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, the hero of the Haitian Revolution. There’s also a memorial to the slave leaders who were executed by the French here in the 18th century. As I take the coast road out of town, alongside a deeply turquoise sea, I reflect that this has the potential to be one of the world’s great destinations. Security is still a potential problem and the beach needs a clean but it’s a beautiful spot. Cormier Plage, an attractive

seafront hotel, has belonged to the same French family for a couple of generations and it makes a good base to explore further. Milot

Next day, I set out for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Royal Palace and Citadelle in Milot, around 30km inland. We climb gradually through lush tropical vegetation, on a narrow road which abruptly comes to an end. In front of me are the impressive ruins of the San-Souci Palace, destroyed by an earthquake in 1842. Henri Christophe, King of North Haiti, built this palace between 1810 and 1813 and it was designed to impress. He wanted to show foreigners that black people were as civilised as whites. It all ended badly, as the King committed suicide in 1820, after suffering a stroke, with his enemies approaching. The palace lay empty until the 1842 earthquake finished it off. A grand staircase, once flanked by bronze lions, leads inside, and there are a series of banqueting halls, private apartments and even a throne room. Unfortunately the walls have

been reduced to bare brick and it’s impossible to tell what was what. The grounds once contained extensive gardens with a large pool and the hospital is now a school. The adjacent church, where Henri was crowned, survived the earthquake, although the dome has had to be rebuilt. It’s one of the oldest in the country, dating from 1804. Henri’s greatest achievement, though is his Citadelle, perched on top of the mountain and inaccessible by car. There are horses for hire but I choose to walk the mile uphill and enjoy the stunning views. The fortress is hidden for most of the way, until suddenly the fortress walls, rising 40m from the rock, rise up in front of you. It took 20,000 workers 15 years to build and was part of a chain of fortifications to protect the newly independent Haiti from the French. Apparently, it’s the largest fortress in the Americas but was never tested in battle. Originally it was fitted with 355 cannons, stolen from the French, and over 150 still remain, along with 50,000 cannon balls. It’s the world’s largest collection of 18th century cannons

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and includes some British cannons, marked with the crest of the Duke of Marlborough. You enter through a drawbridge into a network of large cisterns and storehouses, designed to provide a year’s food and water for 5000 soldiers. There are palace quarters for the king and his family and of course extensive dungeons. It covers a vast area of 10,000 square metres and King Henri is buried here. Unlike his palace, it was completely undamaged by the earthquake of 1842. Port au Prince

From Cap-Haitien I take a short flight to the capital Port au Prince or PAP, as it’s known locally. The city was almost flattened by the devastating 2010 earthquake but I’m surprised to see little evidence. Of course the Presidential Palace collapsed, now inaccessible behind boarded up walls, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is in ruins, but otherwise rebuilding has been relatively swift. The Musée du Panthéon National Haïtien lies safely underground beneath pretty sculpture gardens in the centre of town. It features key figures from the struggle for independence and tells the history of the country. Exhibits include the rusting anchor of Columbus’ flagship, the Santa María, the silver pistol with which Henri Christophe took his own life and ‘Papa Doc’ Duvalier’s trademark black hat and cane. Opposite is Aristide’s Bicentennial Tower, standing proud, although nobody can understand what it’s for. The liveliest part of town is around the Marché en Fer, two red iron-framed structures that were originally destined for a railway station in Cairo, but came to Haiti in 1891. One market hall is for produce whereas the other is an Aladdin’s cave of voodoo paraphernalia, artisan sculptures, masks and paintings. The streets around are packed with stalls, spilling over the pavements, selling everything imaginable. The residential areas of Pacot and Bois Verna contain the few 19th century gingerbread houses that survived the earthquake. Brickfilled timber frames hosting graceful balconies adorned with lacy wooden latticework, define a lost era. Many of them are in an advanced state of decay, as these days the rich consider this part of town too dangerous. Perhaps the most famous example of this style is the Oloffson Hotel, near the centre, which featured in Graham Greene’s The Comedians. (net)

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Balinese drama gong artist Nyoman Subrata alias Petruk

Petruk: As drama gong artist, I do not want to disappoint my lovers

BANGLI — Though having grown older, it is not an obstacle for Balinese drama gong artist Nyoman Subrata alias Petruk to appear and entertain the audience. This legendary artist from Kawan village, Bangli, remains active in the stage to fill out the art events held by the community at villages. “I often travel around. This February, there have been dozens of performances,” said Petruk recently. Though having been pursuing drama gong art since 1967, he claimed to remain active because of his love to drama gong art. High vivacity of the community to witness his stage also encour-

aged him to continuously appear on the stage. Amidst of his seven-headed age, this artist used to appear in pairs with the late Wayan Tarma alias Dollar did not deny if his

activities to entertain the audience on the art stage often made him feel exhausted. Nevertheless, he always tried to appear as much as possible. Similarly, he has been trying not to reject the order and invitations of the community. “I keep trying to attend the invitation so my fans aren’t disappointed. I see their vivacity and the public response to watching me on stage remain quite high,” he said, Regarding the development of the drama gong, Petruk said the art stays to exist. Drama gong is still

often featured by new artists in various art events like the Bali Arts Festival (BAF) and other events in the community. Nevertheless, he considered the prestige or glory of the current drama gong significantly faded when compared to the era of the 1980-1990s. According to him, raising the glory of the drama gong needs long process. Besides, the artists must continue to learn and fill themselves especially in the inspiration and mastery of the stage. “Don’t just appear because

this can make the fans disappear and disappointed,” he said. To preserve and restore the glory of drama gong, this veteran artist hoped the government will play a role in providing guidance for the regeneration of new drama gong artists. Likewise, the government is expected to be able to provide more facilities for the artists to perform, not only in the event of Bali Arts Festival. “It must run sustainably. As long as still being needed, I am ready to attend for fostering,” he added. (kmb40)

To preserve Balinese culture

Kuta returns to hold Jegeg Bungan Desa beauty pageant

MANGUPURA — In 2019, Kuta customary village returns to organize the Jegeg Bungan Desa beauty pageant activity. This activity, which has entered its ninth edition, is expected to become a medium for preserving Balinese culture. According to Chief of Kuta customary village, Wayan Wasista, when confirmed recently, Jegeg Bungan Desa will later become

ambassadors of the Kuta customary village in each activity. At the same time, this ambassador makes young women proud to be part of the Kuta customary village. “This event serves as a medium for our young women to have pride in their land of birth as a positive activity for our children. So, when they get married out of the area, for example, they have a sense of ownership of their land of birth,” he said.

In the activities of the Jegeg Bungan Village in Kuta, participants’ creativity like dancing and playing gamelan and mekidung (psalmody) will also be assessed. This is also a learning medium for young generations in Kuta. Selection stage has begun at this time. As for the final selection, it will be held on the Ngembak Geni night or the day after Nyepi. “From year to year, this activity received a very

enthusiastic welcome from the people of Kuta,” he said. He explained that Jegeg Bungan Desa Kuta will later be involved in many activities in customary villages, such as in organizing seminars, training, customary-related events or representing Kuta customary village in certain events. Meanwhile, male teenager is focused on positive activities such as in the mak-

ing of ogoh-ogoh and fragmentary show competitions. In a series of the Nyepi Day, his commission will hold a coordination meeting with related parties to discuss about the ogoh-ogoh competition and activities the Nyepi and after it. After the Nyepi Day or Ngembak Geni, Majelangu Market activities are routinely carried out by involving local people to sell their products there. (kmb23)

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I Gusti Ngurah Windia

Tugek Carangsari Art Studio. The studio has the philosophy known as Sakaring Loh Bhuana Langgeng which means the art is a gift of nature to achieve peace. One thing worth noting from the Topeng Tugek Carangsari is that I Gusti Ngurah Windia plays many roles and characters in one scene. In the scene, he introduces a number of unique characters in the mask art and bebondresan which are now growing in Bali. This grandfather of 12 grandchildren also introduces and enlivens the female character (famous for the name of Tugek or Luh Manik), the character of deaf person who invited humor with all forms of miscommunication, and the character of person with disorganized facial anatomy, as well as messy articulations in each of the role. Interestingly, the roles of the person with various characters are all played by I Gusti Ngurah Windia by changing the masks only. It is not just funny because every dialogue often contains the people’s philosophy of life as well as self-criticism or criticism against various things including criticism of power. At his old age, I Gusti Ngurah Windia remains to play Topeng Tugek mask at every opportunity. His body is still fit, the voice still sounds clear, and body movements are still strong, agile and deft. According to him, the energy arises when uniting with the mask played because taksu (divine vibration) of each mask has its own strength, so the character of each mask appears when used. As the living legend of the mask art, I Gusti Ngurah Windia sees the development of masks and bebondresan in Bali running very rapidly. Unfortunately, they often deviate from the standard. He hoped the mask and bondres players in Bali will continue to hold on to literature and religion, and promote morality and ethics to maintain harmony. (win)

I Gusti Ngurah Windia

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S.Koreans fearful of ‘nightmare’ US troop withdrawal

Player of Topeng Tugek Carangsari MANGUPURA - Topeng Tugek Carangsari is a legendary mask dance in Bali. During the decade of 1970-1980, this mask was at issue at villages. It was not only in North Badung region, but also throughout Bali. Created in 1966, this Topeng Tugek played by I Gusti Ngurah Windia has existed for 53 years. The Topeng Tugek Community based at Carangsari village, Petang, is the forerunner of the development of bebondresan (gag) mask in Bali today. The founder and player of Topeng Tugek Carangsari, I Gusti Ngurah Windia, claimed to have occupied the role since he was 20 years old. For 53 years playing as Topeng Tugek dancer, this father of four children had a wealth of experience. Other than appearing in the art events and ceremonies in Bali, he also has performed around the archipelago as well as overseas such as the United States, Germany, Italy and India. “Initially, it was named the Topeng Prembon Dance. Then in 1969, I established the Carangsari mask troupe with 5 players. In 1970, the Carangsari mask troupe got its fame because people began to like it. The five of us often appeared amid the community. At that time I was playing the role of Topeng Tugek, and the name Topeng Tugek was more popular than our mask troupe. Then in 1974, we renamed it the Topeng Tugek Carangsari troupe because the name was more popular,” said I Gusti Ngurah Windia when met at his residence at Carangsari village, recently. Along the passage, various types of competitions and festivals were followed. In total, there are 36 awards, both at the local, regional and international levels. At the age of 73 years (1946), I Gusti Ngurah Windia is one of the living legends of the Topeng Tugek Carangsari Community. Two generations of the Topeng Tugek have been initiated by opening the

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Assemblies of religion in Bali province

Return to call for Nyepi without internet access

DENPASAR - Religious assemblies of Bali province returned to make a joint appeal related to the implementation of Nyepi Day falling on March 7. The joint appeal was signed by the Chairman of PHDI Bali, Chief of MUDP Bali, Chairman of FKUB Bali, Chairman of MUI Bali, Chairman of MPAG Bali, Chairman of Walubi Bali, Denpasar Diocese and Matakin Bali as well as known by the Bali Office of Ministry of Religious Affairs, Bali Police Chief, Commander of the 163 / Wira Satya Military Resort, and Governor of Bali. The presence of this joint appeal was justified by Chairman of PHDI Bali, I Gusti Ngurah Sudiana, when confirmed on recently. “Well, it is right,” he answered briefly through a WhatsApp message. At least, there are nine points of appeal issued by and Religious Assemblies in 2019. Point 5, for instance, returned to hope that cellular service providers to turn off cellular data (internet) starting from Thursday (Mar. 7) at 06:00 until Friday (Mar. 8) at 06:00 local time. Another appeal is regarding land, sea and air transportation service providers that are not allowed to operate on Nyepi Day in point 3 and so do radio and television broadcasting institutions as mentioned in point 4. The community is also not allowed to light firecrackers in point 6. And then in point 7, hotels and other entertainment service providers in Bali are not permitted to hold entertainment

packages for Nyepi Day. When confirmed separately, the Head of the Bali Communication, Informatics and Statistics Office, I Nyoman Sujaya, said that the implementation of Nyepi without the internet is still in talks because it remains to await the results of the discussion in the FKUB. “Termination of the internet is indeed not from the Hindus, but from other people summarized in the FKUB,” he said. If indeed there is already a written agreement in the form of a joint appeal, Sujaya said that Bali provincial government will immediately follow up to central government. Bali provincial government together with the Bali House of Representatives and Indonesia Broadcasting Commission (KPID) of Bali had submitted a memorandum of understanding regarding the appeal of not to broadcast and or relay broadcasts during Nyepi Day to the Central KPI and the Ministry

of Communication and Informatics in Jakarta on Monday (Feb. 18). “Like last year, I myself was pessimistic about the internet. But we have informed and disseminated it at the Ministry of Communication and Informatics by inviting all vendors, it turned out the vendor side supported it,” he explained. Even though in the first implementation of Nyepi without the internet last year there were providers remaining stubborn, Sujaya hoped this year’s implementation can run orderly if it will be re-enforced. Meanwhile, the pros and cons in the community are handed over to each individual. In essence, the community must respect each other. “Once a year, this Nyepi has been recognized by the World Bank to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There has been a research. Though only lasting for one day, the benefits are quite a lot,” he said. (kmb32)

More than 28,000 US troops are stationed in the South to guard against nuclear-armed North Korea, part of a Seoul-Washington security alliance in place since the Korean war ended with an armistice instead of a peace treaty. But with talks between the North Korean and US leaders in Hanoi just days away, speculation is building that the pair could agree to a treaty in return for denuclearisation measures from Pyongyang -- and that the withdrawal of US troops might follow. For South Koreans dependent on US troops to make a living -- like Kim Chang-bae -- that is a worrisome prospect. “Without the presence of US soldiers, many business, including mine, will lose their main source of income,” said Kim, who sells bolts and screwdrivers to Americans stationed at Camp Humphreys, 60 kilometres south of Seoul. “It’s a nightmare scenario.” Camp Humphreys, in the city of Pyeongtaek, is the US’ largest overseas military base, stretching across 14.7 square kilometres to accommodate 32,000 people -soldiers and their families. The camp -- home to almost all of the US troops in South Korea -- boasts a fleet of Blackhawk and Apache helicopters, a bowling al-

ley, an 18-hole golf course, multiple schools, churches and cinemas. Hundreds of restaurants and shops ranging from nail salons to tattoo parlours have set up around the base, which is in the final stages of an expansion project that will see its capacity rise to 43,000 people by 2022. “It does worry me that they could leave the country,” said Choi Eun-hee, who has run a Turkish restaurant just a few steps from Camp Humphreys for a decade. “At least 80 percent of our customers are US soldiers”. - ‘We go together’ Choi, 43, attended a rally last month, where dozens from the community demanded US troops remain. When AFP visited, banners reading “Anti-Americans, Get Out” and “We Go Together” were strung up among a cluster of American and South Korean flags. Shop owner Kim, 57, who is head of the local merchants’ association representing 230 business owners, said Americans in uniform had become a “hallmark of the city’s character”. If the war were to be officially declared over at the Hanoi summit -- the second between Trump and Kim after the two met in Singa-

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This picture taken on February 21, 2019 shows US soldiers walking at a shopping zone outside the US Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek. pore last year -- and a peace treaty subsequently signed, Pyongyang could raise objections over the presence of US troops in the South, analysts say. South Korean president Moon Jae-in has tried to quell concerns, saying in January that the North Korean leader had told him the end

of war declaration had “nothing to do” with US forces in the South. “Kim Jong Un understands that the issue is entirely up to the decision of South Korea and the US,” Moon said. But Seoul has “no reasons to believe” Kim Jong Un’s quoted assurance at face value, Kim Sung-han,

professor of international relations at Korea University, told AFP. “North Korea is expected to say the US military presence in the South poses a serious threat to its security... It could claim true peace is only possible when US troops are out of here.” (afp)

Emperor urges Japan to be ‘open to the outside’

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Japan’s Emperor Akihito (L) and Empress Michiko depart after attending a ceremony to mark the 30th anniversary of the emperor’s coronation to the throne at the National Theatre in Tokyo on February 24, 2019.

TOKYO - Japan’s Emperor Akihito urged his country to be open to the outside world at a ceremony marking 30 years of his reign on Sunday, ahead of his abdication later this year. Akihito will abdicate from the Chrysanthemum Throne on April 30, making way for Crown Prince Naruhito to replace him the following day. “Our country has cultivated its own culture as an island nation,” he said at the ceremony in Tokyo. “As the world has been globalised, I think we are now required to be more open to the outside, establish our own position with wisdom and build relations with other countries sincerely,” he said.

Akihito also described his difficulties defining his role as emperor in the post-war era, and said he hoped his successors would think carefully about their symbolic status. “Since I was enthroned as emperor, I have spent time pondering how I am supposed to be as a symbol,” the 85-year-old emperor said, describing the process as “endlessly long”. The status of the emperor is sensitive in Japan given its 20thcentury history of war waged in the name of Akihito’s father Hirohito, who died in 1989. Akihito has keenly embraced the more modern role as a symbol of the state -- imposed after World

War II ended. Previous emperors including his father were treated as semi-divine. He also expanded his role by actively travelling across Japan, particularly to meet with victims of natural disasters and visit sites that had been affected by World War II. His son Crown Prince Naruhito has indicated he plans to follow in his father’s footsteps. Marking his 59th birthday, Naruhito pledged last week to maintain the royal household’s close ties to the public and “fulfil my duty as a symbol of the state.” Akihito shocked the country in 2016 when he signalled his desire to take a back seat, citing his age and health problems. (afp)

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BUSINESS European Central Bank concerned by economic slowdown

FRANKFURT - Top officials of the European Central Bank worried at their last meeting that the slowdown in economic growth might be “deeper and more broad-based” than previously suspected. The written account of the Jan. 24 meeting released Thursday indicated the bank’s 25member rate-setting council felt they had to balance acknowledgement of worsening data with conveying confidence that the bank’s stimulus policies were working. A key concern was rising trade protectionism amid a dispute between the U.S. and China that could result in more tariffs, or import taxes, that might further slow global trade. The ECB left interest rate benchmarks unchanged at record lows at the January meeting, but said risks to growth had increased. Analysts say the bank could delay its next rate increase, slated at the earliest for this fall, well into 2020. The ECB also said publicly after the meeting that it was ready to use all available tools should the outlook worsen. The bank, which is the chief monetary authority for the 19 countries that use the euro, ended a 2.6 trillion euro ($3 trillion) bond-buying stimulus program in December that pumped newly printed money into the economy over almost four years. The bank continues its effort to support growth by keeping interest rates very low. The benchmark for lending to banks is at zero and the rate on deposits left at the ECB by commercial banks is minus 0.4 percent, a penalty aimed at pushing the banks to lend spare cash. The ECB’s caution echoed that of the U.S. Federal Reserve. Minutes to the Fed’s last meeting indicated officials talked about halting the rundown of the bank’s pile of bonds purchased during its own stimulus effort. Letting the bonds mature reverses the earlier stimulus. The eurozone grew 0.2 percent in the

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The last sunlight is reflected in the facade of the European Central Bank as the sun sets in Frankfurt, Germany, Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019. fourth quarter, slowing from more robust growth in the first half of 2018. The economy is being supported by low rates, falling unemployment and rising wages, but its dependence on trade leaves it vulnerable to headwinds from abroad. The European

Commission has cut its growth estimate for 2019 to 1.3 percent from 1.9 percent in last year’s outlook. Inflation was estimated at an annual 1.4 percent in January, short of the bank’s goal of just under 2 percent. Keeping rates low for longer would have

wide-ranging consequences for markets and investors. Savers would continue to see below-inflation rates erode their holdings, but home buyers, companies and governments would be supported by ongoing low borrowing costs. (ap)

German business confidence drops for 6th straight month

BERLIN - Business confidence in Germany has fallen for the sixth consecutive month and hit a fouryear low as worries persist about the outlook for Europe’s biggest economy at a time of global trade tensions, a closely watched survey showed Friday. The Ifo institute said its monthly index declined to 98.5 points from 99.3 in January, sinking to its lowest level since December 2014. That was a slightly worse showing than the 98.9 points economists had forecast.

Managers’ assessment of both their current situation and their outlook for the next six months darkened. Germany’s economy shrank in the third quarter and stalled in the fourth, dragged down largely by one-time factors related to new car emissions standards. The Ifo said that its survey and other indicators at least point to a return to quarterly growth of 0.2 percent in the current quarter. However, trade tensions between the United States, the European Union and other partners, as

well as uncertainty over Britain’s impending departure from the European Union, also are worrying businesses. The domestic economy is “strong and solid,” with investments supporting growth, while the export-oriented economy is exposed to an array of conflicts and problems elsewhere, ING economist Carsten Brzeski said. “The biggest risk is that the external risks, which up until now have hardly materialized, could become self-fulfilling prophecies, pushing

the entire economy into a negative sentiment loop,” he added. Ifo’s survey is based on responses from some 9,000 German companies. Official data released earlier Friday illustrated the comfortable financial position that years of growth have put Germany in. The country last year recorded its biggest public financial surplus since reunification in 1990. The Federal Statistical Office said the federal, state and municipal governments and the social security

system took in 58 billion euros ($65.8 billion) more than they spent in 2018, the biggest figure since reunification — a surplus that amounts to 1.7 percent of gross domestic product. It was the fifth annual surplus in a row. Germany long enjoyed betterthan-expected tax revenue as the economy motored along but is grappling with the prospect of tighter public finances as growth slows. Finance Minister Olaf Scholz warned last month that “the fat years are over.” (ap)

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Sunrise at Grembeng Culali, Have You Been There?

Only few people know if on the Culali route of Kintamani all this time having been the traffic lane of sandtransporting trucks keeps a magnificent place to enjoy the beauty of sunrise. It is named the Grembeng Culali or Culali Valley. At the location, visitors can enjoy the charm of sunrise against the backdrop of mountains and lake.

To reach the location is not too difficult. From the four-way intersection of Batur village, visitors just need to go down to the Culali line. Less than half a kilometer away, there is signboard saying ‘Grembeng Culali.’ It is not far from a restaurant and Batur Mountain View Inn. Several spots have been provided in the Grembeng Culali to enjoy the beauty of the Batur caldera. In addition, there are bamboo platforms, bamboo boats and several gazebos. The owner of Grembeng Culali, I Ketut Suantika, said it is presented to tourists wishing to enjoy nature tourism. From Grembeng Culali which has an area of ??about 0.40 hectare, visitors can enjoy alluring panoramic view of the Batur caldera, such as mountains, lake and stretches of black stone (black lava) around the Mount Batur from the morning until the afternoon. In the morning, visitors coming to the location can enjoy the charm of sunrise with the background of three mountains at once namely Mount Batur, Mount Abang and Mount Agung as well as Lake Batur.

The landscape becomes more attractive because of the expanse of clouds covering the caldera. “The no less interesting is the view of the black lava which is very beautiful in the afternoon,” he explained. He said that since it was opened a few months ago, Grembeng

Culali had quite a lot of visitors. Averagely, there are approximately 2 to 20 people per day. To be able to enjoy the beauty of the natural panorama of Grembeng Culali, visitors are only charged an entrance fee of IDR 10,000 per person. “Most of the visitors are local people. Visi-

tors are usually busy during holidays, such as Galungan, Kuningan, and other holidays,” he said. This man who is also Chief of Subak Culali said that tourism potential at Culali is actually quite large. If arranged and managed properly, it is not inferior to other

places. “Just like a beautiful girl, it hasn’t been touched by makeup yet,” he added. To draw more tourist visits, Suantika admitted to continuously develop the Grembeng Culali by adding several facilities such as swings and gazebos. (kmb)

Purple Taro Soup, a Delicious and Healthy Traditional Menu

When vacationing in Bali, at times you need to taste some traditional local menus. The Island of Gods community has various types

of menus whose preparation is simple, distinctive and healthy. For instance, there is purple taro soup. This cuisine has even existed since

ancient times. It was commonly consumed by farmers whose lives are simple but still happy. Purple taro soup has indeed been crushed by the progress of the times following the rampant emergence of ready-to-eat foods. Actually, the purple taro is an ingredient richly containing potassium and calcium which maintain metabolic stability and heart health. This menu offers a good taste and contains lots of fiber as well as vitamins A and C. Along with the development of Bali tourism promoting cultural tourism, traditional food existing in the past is discovered and then processed into prominent menus. Such various servings do not only have good taste, but also look attractive and beautiful. Hotel and restaurant chefs having the ability to create and process menus, indeed con-

tinue to explore and develop it. Taro is a plant cultivated by people of the past. Its tubers were used as a substitute of staple food. Stems and leaves are commonly used for pig fodder mixed with bran and other food scraps. So, do not be surprised, the domestic pig farmers in the past had healthy meat without chemicals. Let’s be back to the purple taro soup. This has become a featured menu at several hotels and restaurants in the tourist area of ??Ubud. Taro soup is usually used as the opening menu. Sometimes it is also combined with walking programs around the village as well as yoga package and other traditional nuanced activities. Surely, the servings are adapted to tourists’ appetite with distinctive taste. Preparation of this menu is not

too difficult. First of all, you have to choose a large, young purple taro stem. Peel the stem and slice it ??thinly, so the sap and mucus can easily come out. The sliced ??stems are then soaked in the salt water for about 30 minutes. After that, squeeze them repeatedly with the aim to make the stem soft and release the entire sap and mucus. Meanwhile, the seasoning uses Balinese spices such as turmeric, ginger, galangal, lemongrass and shallot. All of these spices are only pushed to produce a clearer soup. The seasoning is then stir-fried and added chicken stock. The taro stem is put into a pan and add some salt and pepper. Ultimately, cook for about 30 minutes. Having been cooked, take out and it’s ready to be served. (kmb)

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Moldova holds election, torn between pro-Moscow and pro-EU parties

CHISINAU - Moldovans began voting Sunday in an election that reflects the tiny ex-Soviet republic’s longstanding division between those seeking closer ties with Moscow and those backing moves to join the European Union. Wedged between Ukraine and Romania, Moldova -- one of Europe’s poorest countries -- has struggled to find its place since gaining independence with the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union. The parliamentary vote is viewed as a three-way race between the pro-Russian Socialist party of President Igor Dodon, the ruling Democratic party and a proEuropean alliance. While many in the country of 3.5 million want to maintain close ties with Moscow, others seek to follow the example of Romania -- with which Moldova shares a language and long history -- and look west to the European Union. Dodon’s pro-Moscow party is leading in recent opinion polls, advocating for Moldova to join Russia’s Eurasian Economic Union over the EU. The alliance of pro-European parties, which favours joining the EU and NATO, comes second. In third place is the centre-left Democratic Party led by powerful oligarch Vlad Plahotniuc, which holds a majority in the current parliament and leads the government. It has pursued a balanced approach between Moscow and the EU. No party is likely to gain the majority needed to form a govern-

ment, and analysts fear a period of instability for the country after the vote. Landlocked Moldova had a per capita GDP in 2018 four times smaller than neighbouring Romania, the World Bank says. Its economy relies heavily on remittances sent by Moldovans working abroad, but also on farming and a wine industry that exports mostly to eastern Europe and China. - Moscow ‘interference’ -

Fuelling the tense climate in the last days of campaigning, Russian authorities on Friday accused the ruling party leader Plahotniuc of running a vast money-laundering scheme between 2013 and 2014. His party denounced this as Moscow’s “interference” in the vote. Moldova signed an association agreement with the EU in 2014, but last year Brussels reduced its financial aid to the country citing a “deterioration of the rule of law” -a reference mainly to the country’s struggle with corruption. The EU adopted a resolution in November 2018 saying the Moldovan state was “captured by oligarchic interests”. Moldova last year ranked 117 out of 180 nations in Transparency

International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. In what analysts say is a case exposing Moldova’s rife graft, a businessman convicted in a billiondollar fraud case is likely to make it to parliament. Israeli-born Ilan Shor remains free pending an appeal -- but is still eligible to run for office under his self-named Shor Party. The 31-year-old insists corruption is Moldova’s most pressing issue, but critics say the fact that he is allowed to stand is a damning indictment of Moldova’s political system. He denies the charges against him. Russia has meanwhile rallied around Dodon, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin. As well as seeking to keep Moldova in its sphere of influence, Moscow has long backed separatists in the country’s Russianspeaking breakaway region of Transnistria. Russia stations troops in that region which broke away after a brief civil war following the collapse of the USSR but is not internationally recognised. Moscow helps prop up the region, which has a population of around 500,000 people and its currency is called the ruble. (afp)

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A patient who drank toxic bootleg liquor is treated at Kushal Konwar Civil Hospital in Golaghat district in the northeastern Indian state of Assam on February 23, 2019.

India toxic alcohol deaths jump to 133: police

GUWAHATI - At least 35 more workers have died in northeastern India after drinking toxic liquor, police said Sunday, taking the death toll from the latest mass alcohol poisoning beyond 130. The deaths in Assam state came less than two weeks after tainted liquor killed about 100 people in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. In addition to the latest toll, at least 200 more people were still hospitalised across Assam. “The death toll has reached 133 in Golaghat and Jorhat districts,” Mukesh Agarwala, additional director general of state police, told AFP on Sunday. “A total of ten people have been arrested. We have sent the samples of the liquor... to a forensic laboratory.

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That included serious cases, such as one patient with a pellet “directly in the eyeball.” - ‘You can’t live like this’ -

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A man push a cart next to a marketplace in Chisinau city, on February 23, 2019. Voters in Moldova head to the polls on February 24, 2019 for a parliamentary election reflecting the tiny ex-Soviet republic’s longstanding division between pro-Russians and pro-Europeans.

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Both Cisneros and Polanco are victims of Venezuela’s deep economic crisis, where food, medicine and survival basics hard to find. With hyperinflation projected to reach a jaw-dropping 10 million percent in 2019, the Venezuelan Bolivar currency is so worthless that Colombian money is used in the border region. Cisneros, a butcher, earns 50,000 pesos (around $20) a week. “It’s not enough for anything,” he complains. And he’s one of the lucky ones: the minimum wage in Venezuela works out to just $6 per month. “You can’t live like this,” said

The report is awaited,” he added. Police said people started falling sick after consuming a batch of illegally produced liquor late Thursday. The victims, who include many women, worked at local tea estates in the region. Doctors said those rushed to hospital in a critical condition were suffering from severe vomiting, extreme chest pain and breathlessness. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has ordered an inquiry into the deaths. Apart from the arrests, two excise department officials were suspended for failing to take adequate precautions over the sale of the alcohol. Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma vowed those responsible for the tainted liquor would be brought to justice. (afp) Polanco, an informal worker and father of two. “And now that help is arriving they have it over there (in Colombia) and they don’t want to let it come in,” he lamented. Two trucks loaded with aid were set on fire Saturday afternoon as they made their way across the bridge from Cucuta. Guaido supporters who were escorting the vehicles blamed Maduro loyalists for the blaze. One of the Guaido supporters, 29 year-old street vendor Marcos Blanco, was hit just below his right eyebrow by a rubber pellet fired by Venezuelan security. “It’s as if they hit you on the head with a baseball bat,” said Blanco, who was holding his shirt to his right eye in an attempt to staunch the bleeding. There was also unrest on Venezuela’s border with Brazil, where at least two were killed, according to one rights group. (afp)

Indonesia is set to host a MotoGP street race from 2021 on the island of Lombok, which was rocked by deadly earthquakes last year, the country’s tourism development agency said. The project is intended to help Lombok, a beauty spot adjacent to Bali, recover from the quakes that killed more than 500 people in July and August, a senior official said previously. The premier motorbike race will be held on a new circuit which will reportedly be 4.32-kilometres (2.68 miles) long with 18 corners, and will double as a regular street at other times. A three-year deal was reached between MotoGP promoter Dorna Sports and the Indonesia Tourism Development Corporation,

the state-backed agency said late Thursday. “(The site) will be designated as a sports tourism destination and the plan is to build a MotoGP circuit there by 2021,” tourism ministry spokesman Guntur Sakti told AFP Friday. French company Vinci Construction will lead the building project, according to ITDC director Abdulbar Mansoer. \Mansoer has said the project was expected to boost tourism in Indonesia and help Lombok recover from last year’s earthquakes. The new track will host races between 2021 and 2023. The announcement follows Thailand’s debut MotoGP last year as the sport looks to fastgrowing Southeast Asia, where it has a strong following. (afp)

Potential forest fires detected in Indonesia`s Riau province: BMKG

RIAU - The Pekanbaru Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has detected 54 hotspots, indicating potential occurrences of bush and forest fires, in several parts of Riau Province on Friday. Referring to the latest images that the Terra & Aqua Satellite released on Friday at 6 a.m. local time, 50 percent of the hotspots were detected in seven districts and cities in the province, the agency`s head, Sukisno, informed journalists here. “Some 28 hotspots are detected in several areas of Bengkalis District, including Rupat Island with 22 hotspots, while six others are found in the areas of Bantan, Bengkalis, and Mandau subdistricts,” he said. According to Sukisno, 40 of the 54 hotspots, indicating potential occurrences of bush and forest fires, had a confidence level of above 70 percent. They were detected in the district areas of Indragiri Hilir, Dumai, Rokan Hilir, Meranti, and Pelalawan. Meanwhile, Head of the Riau Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) Edwar Sanger noted that 857.71 hectares of land were affected by bush and forest fires since January 2019,

some 639 hectares of which were located in Bengkalis District. The related authorities` mitigation efforts were always hindered by the lack of fire extinguishers and water sources being located away from the affected areas, he stated. During the second round of Indonesia`s presidential debate focusing on the issues of food, energy, infrastructure, environment, and natural sources on Feb 17, the problem of bush and forest fires was highlighted. The incumbent presidential candidate Joko Widodo convincingly said that Indonesia had not experienced them over these past three years. His statement triggered numerous public responses. This statement was then corrected by mainstream media, such as Kompas, and environmental watchdog Greenpeace Indonesia. On Feb 18, the incumbent president tendered a clarification and corrected his statement in the second debate. Antara noted that the real threats of potential bush and forest fires remained obvious in Riau Province, while the South Sumatra city of Palembang was gearing up for the official start of the 18th Asian Games last year.

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Indonesians clean up the beach one sandal at a time

Hundreds of people sifted through a vast wasteland of rubbish strewn across a beach in Indonesia on Thursday, underscoring the Southeast Asian archipelago’s mammoth marine waste problem Some 200 students, military personnel and locals scoured a beach on the southern tip of Sumatra island, picking up rubbish as they waded through heaps of plastic, discarded flip flops and other debris. In just over three hours, the group collected an eye-watering 30 tonnes of rubbish from the coast in Lampung province. The yearly campaign first kicked into action in 2010 after huge amounts of rubbish were getting trapped in the fishing nets of locals who made their living off the sea. Most of the detritus had flowed in from the provincial

capital. Other rubbish clearing campaigns have popped up across Indonesia, the world’s second biggest contributor to marine debris after China. In holiday hotspot Bali, the problem has become so bad that officials declared a “garbage emergency” two years ago after a stretch

of coast was swamped with rubbish. Last year, a sperm whale was found dead in a marine park off Sulawesi island with 115 plastic cups and 25 plastic bags in its stomach. The archipelago of some 17,000 islands has pledged to reduce marine plastic waste by 70 percent by 2025. (afp)

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A young girl walks on debris and rubbish washed ashore at Kuta beach on Indonesia’s resort island of Bali on February 15, 2019.

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Rockets beat defending champion Warriors without ill MVP Harden

LOS ANGELES - Eric Gordon scored a team high 25 points and Chris Paul delivered 23 as the Houston Rockets, playing without leading scorer James Harden, used a balanced attack to beat the Golden State Warriors 118-112 on Saturday.

Pancering Jagat Temple

KINTAMANI - Pancering Jagat Temple is located in Trunyan village, Kintamani. The temple’s name is taken from Arca da Tonta or Ratu Gede Pusering Jagat, a megalithic 4-meter high statue. The ceremony in this temple is usually held on Purnamaning Sasih Kapat around October. Barong Brutuk dance is performed on the ceremony to commemorate the legendary wedding anniversary of Ratu Sakti Pancering Jagat ; the guardian of the village and Ratu Ayu Dalem Pingit (Ratu Ayu Dalem Dasar). This dance can only be performed by adolescent boys (Sekeha Teruna) of that village.

The boys, together with the village elders, must fulfill certain requirements such as be successful in holiness ceremony for 42 days in Pancering Jagat Temple with certain offerings. Trunyan’s old temple, Pura Pancering Jagat (“Temple of the Navel of the World”), stands under a massive banyan tree. Unusual architecture abounds in this austere pura-a fossilized relic of aboriginal Balinese society. The Bali Aga never came fully under JavanoBalinese domination, and the Polynesian features found in their temples are not seen elsewhere on Bali. One must cross over a symbolic little bridge (titi gonggang)

before entering. Hidden away in a seven-tiered tower inside is Bali’s largest statue, the megalithic-style Ratu Gede Pancering Jagat, the powerful patron guardian of the village. Known locally as Da Tonta, this unique 3.5-meter-high stone and clay statue, adorned with ornaments, is considered very ancient, and many magic powers are attributed to it. Every three years virgin boys ceremoniously clean and paint the surface of the colossus with a mixture of water, chalk, and honey. You won’t be able to see this august statue, as it’s jealously guarded by the villagers. Only they, and only during rituals, may gaze it. (IBP/net)

The Rockets won on the road without the reigning NBA most valuable player Harden, who has been bothered by a sore neck of late and then woke up Saturday morning with flu symptoms, the team said. “You can come in here and win on a Monday night in February or a Tuesday night in November or December,” Paul said. “But in the playoffs is when you have to beat a team four out of seven times. It’s great tonight that we won this but in two days you all will forget this. We all will.” Harden, who was fined $25,000 earlier Saturday for criticizing the referees after a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, has missed just four games this season. Saturday’s win showed the team’s depth without Harden, who has scored 30 or more points in 32 straight games for the second longest streak in league history. The two-time defending NBA champion Warriors beat the Rockets in a seven-game series last May in the Western Conference finals, but this regular season the tables have turned. Houston has now won all three meetings with Golden State this season, including a 107-86 rout in November. Paul converted two clutch free throws with 68 seconds left in the fourth and Gordon nailed four three pointers for the Rockets, who had to use different means to beat the Warriors. When the Rockets blew a big lead and lost to the Lakers 111-106 on Thursday night, it left analysts wondering if the team was relying too much on Harden and whether or not

Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 21, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. his streak was becoming a distraction. Kenneth Faried started in Harden’s place and delivered 20 points and 10 rebounds as five Rocket players scored in double figures. P.J. Tucker tallied 18 points and 10 rebounds and Gerald Green scored 10 points as the Rockets ran off to a 20-point lead in the first half. Clint Capela grabbed 15 rebounds. Paul dished out 11 of his season-high 17 assists in the first half to reach 9,000 for his

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Durant said. Elsewhere, Buddy Hield scored 34 points to help the Sacramento Kings hold off Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-116. A night after making a game-winner at the buzzer in double overtime against Utah, the Thunder’s Paul George tried to repeat his heroics. George’s potential game-tying shot at the buzzer rattled off the front of the rim to give the Kings the victory and the season series three games to one. (afp)

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career as the Rockets avoided a third straight road loss. Kevin Durant scored 29 points and Curry added 25 with nine rebounds and seven assists for Golden State, who had their fivegame home winning streak snapped. Golden State’s Draymond Green exited the game in the fourth quarter with a sprained left ankle. He is expected to be evaluated by team doctors on Sunday. “He’ll be back for the playoffs. That’s the only thing we worry about here, right?”

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LOS ANGELES - Anthony Dirrell captured the vacant World Boxing Council super middleweight world title with a 10-round technical split decision over Turkey’s Avni Yildirim Saturday in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The action-packed bout was stopped in the 10th of 12 scheduled rounds on the advice of the ringside doctor because of a gaping cut over Dirrell’s left eye. With the cut deemed to have resulted from an accidental head butt in the middle rounds, they went to the scorecards, with two ringside judges scoring it 96-94 for Dirrell and one seeing it 98-92 for Yildirim. Yildirim, who began celebrating

as soon as the bout was stopped, looked on in disgust as the belt was handed to Dirrell, who regained a title he first won with a unanimous decision over Sakio Bika in August 2014 only to lose it in his first defense against Badou Jack. “This one is just as joyful,” said Dirrell, whose ring career was nearly derailed in 2006 when he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was sidelined for almost two years before returning in 2008. Dirrell said he couldn’t tell how bad the cut was. “I wanted to keep going and finish the fight like a champion,” said the American, who improved to 33-1-1 with 24 wins inside the

distance. Yildirim fell to 21-2, with 12 knockouts. He had won five fights in a row since a knockout loss to Chris Eubank Jr. in October of 2017. Dirrell, 34, has said he expects 2019 to be his last year before he retires, but before he departs he’s eager for a unification bout against International Boxing Federation title holder Caleb Plant. He captured the title left vacant when David Benavidez was stripped of the belt and suspended after testing positive for cocaine on August 27. A title fight against Benavidez, slated to return to the ring in March, could also be on the cards. (afp)

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Struggling Leicester sack coach Claude Puel

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AS Roma Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko (C) kicks the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between Roma and Bologna at the Olympic stadium, in Rome, on February 18, 2019.

Leicester announced the sacking of manager Claude Puel on Sunday following the struggling Premier League side’s sixth defeat in seven games. Saturday’s 4-1 loss to Crystal Palace dropped the 2015/2016 champions to 12th, only eight points above the relegation places. A statement released by the club said: “Leicester City Football Club has today (Sunday) parted company with Claude Puel, who leaves his position as first team manager with immediate effect.” First team coaches Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler will assume caretaking responsibilities. “The club would like to thank Claude for his efforts in leading the team during his 16 months in the role and wish him well in his future career,” the club added. Puel’s assistant manager Jacky Bonnevay has also been let go. The Foxes’ miserable run includes a defeat to League Two side Newport in the FA Cup. Their dip in form followed a promising period over Christmas when they beat both Chelsea and Manchester City, their last home success on Boxing Day. Their last win was on New Year’s Day, with Jamie Vardy

scoring the goal in a 1-0 victory at Everton. The Midlands side have endured a traumatic season with the death of owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha and four others in a helicopter crash outside the club’s King Power stadium in October. Puel, 57, took over from Craig Shakespeare at Leicester in October 2017 after a year long spell in charge of Southampton. The Frenchman steadied the ship and eventually led the side to a ninth-place finish in the Premier League. He was backed by the club’s board last summer, spending money on the likes of James Maddison, Ricardo Pereira, Rachid Ghezzal and Caglar Soyuncu as he aimed to change Leicester’s style of play. However, the Frenchman’s approach came under fire from fans, especially his use of Jamie Vardy - with the former England striker also publicly questioning his manager’s tactics and training regime. Celtic manager and former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is reported to be among the frontrunners to replace Puel in the summer, with the club set to install an interim manager for the remaining 11 matches of the season. (afp)

Dzeko’s 95th-minute winner rescues Roma against lowly Frosinone

Edin Dzeko snatched a 95th-minute winner for a double on the night as Roma rescued a 3-2 come-from-behind win against lowly Frosinone on Saturday to keep in touch with the Champions League places. The Romans were pushed hard by Frosinone, a team also from the Lazio region who are second from bottom of the league, with just three wins this season. Dzeko had equalised after a nightmare start for the visitors and also provided the assist for Lorenzo Pellegrini’s 31st-minute goal. Roma are fifth, one point behind AC Milan, who beat Empoli 3-0 on Friday to remain in the final Champions League berth. Camillo Ciano had gotten Frosinone off to a dream start, intercept-

ing a blundering Steven Nzonzi pass, with Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen making a mess of the attempt to clear. Bosnian star Dzeko got the equaliser on the half hour, sneaking up on napping Frosinone defender Edoardo Goldaniga to finish off. A minute later the visitors were back in front as Dzeko set up Stephan El Shaaraway with Marco Sportiello tipping the first effort wide with Pellegrini on hand to pounce on the rebound. Roma defender Kostas Manolas

came off with an ankle injury, just after Andrea Pinamonti threw Frosinone a lifeline off a Ciano cross nine minutes from time. But as Frosinone looked set for a share of the points Dzeko bundled in the winner following good work from Daniele De Rossi and an El Shaarawy assist. Eusebio Di Francesco’s Roma needed a win to hold off the chasing pack, with Lazio, Torino and Atalanta now six points adrift. - Torino spark -

Torino earlier joined the crowded race for European football with Armando Izzo and Iago Falque scoring either side of the break to beat Atalanta 2-0. Izzo slotted in three minutes

before the interval with Falque blasting in the second just after the restart as Torino move seventh, equal on 38 points with Lazio and Atalanta. Walter Mazzarri’s side extended their run of games without conceding a goal to five, a feat they last achieved 24 years ago. Atalanta are losing pace after once looking contenders for Champions League football, suffering a second consecutive defeat following last weekend’s 3-1 home loss to AC Milan. The side from Bergamo had been riding high after ousting champions Juventus from the Coppa Italia quarter-finals last month. “We put in a strong performance, especially as we were up against an excellent opponent that

beat Juventus comfortably a few weeks ago,” said Mazzarri. “We were practically perfect in the second half. “The next three rounds are the real test of our maturity and then we’ll see if this Toro really has become a great team.” Fiorentina will look to join Lazio, Torino and Atalanta on 38 points when they take on thirdplaced Inter Milan in Sunday’s late game. Champions Juventus, who have a 13-point lead at the top, travel to struggling Bologna in search of a boost after their 2-0 Champions League last 16, first leg defeat at Atletico Madrid during the week. Napoli, in second, play at mid-table Parma. (afp)

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Leicester City manager Claude Puel reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

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Bayern Munich’s Spanish midfielder Javi Martinez reacts after scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match Bayern Munich vs Hertha Berlin in Munich on February 23, 2019.

Bayern bridge gap to Dortmund with Berlin win

Javi Martinez fired Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win over Hertha Berlin as the defending champions won their 10th Bundesliga match from 11 to draw level on points with Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table on Saturday. Bayern were until recently nine points adrift of Dortmund, who lead the Bavarians on goal difference ahead of their match with Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday. Munich’s man of the moment Martinez -– fresh from a superb midweek Champions League performance against Liverpool -- put the home side in the lead in the 62nd minute, heading a corner into the top left of the Berlin goal. Berlin’s comeback attempts were scuppered in the 84th minute with centre-back Karim Bekik picking up a red card as his side ran out of steam. Despite victory, Bayern coach Niko Kovac was concerned about injured winger Kingsley Coman, who limped off the field in the 67th minute. “In the first half we had some difficulties. A set piece decided this game. On the whole I’m satisfied,” he said. “For Kingsley we will need to wait for the results of the scan. I hope (the injury) isn’t too bad.” Borussia Moenchengladbach, who were equal on points with Bay-

ern just two weeks ago, dropped eight behind the leaders with a 3-0 loss at home to Wolfsburg. Yannick Gerhardt put the visitors ahead in the 38th minute, before Admir Mehmedi added a second in the 68th. Mehmedi took advantage of Gladbach’s poor communication in defence, taking on keeper Yann Sommer one-on-one before tapping home from close range. The Swiss striker added a second 15 minutes later, heading over Sommer to put the match beyond doubt. Gladbach, who host Bayern next weekend, will be looking to find the form that saw them romp to a 3-0 win over the champions earlier in the season. Mainz overcame a recent slump to beat a disappointing Schalke 3-0 at home. - Nuremburg red card after four minutes -

Karim Onisiwo gave the home side a narrow 1-0 lead going into half-time, before late goals from Jean-Philippe Mateta and another from Oniswo left Schalke sitting just two places above the relegation playoff zone. Schalke, who pushed Manchester City all the way in their midweek Champions League clash before going down 3-2, looked

sluggish in both attack and defence. The defeat sees the pressure continuing to pile on young coach Domenico Tedesco. Freiburg walloped relegation battlers Augsburg 5-1, with the home side causing constant problems for the visiting defence. West Ham’s English loanee Reece Oxford was found out several times in defence leading directly to Freiburg goals, before picking up a late red card in the first minute of secondhalf injury-time. In Saturday’s late game, Fortuna Duesseldorf pushed Nuremberg closer to the drop with a 2-1 home victory. Nuremberg were down to 10 men after just four minutes, losing winger Matheus Pereira to a red card after the Brazilian attacked Niko Giesselmann off the ball. While the visitors went 1-0 up in the 41st minute through a stunning strike from Eduard Loewen, Duesseldorf’s numerical advantage was too great. They levelled through an own-goal in the 62nd minute before Kaan Ayhan headed the home side into the lead with just over five minutes to go. On Sunday, Borussia Dortmund will have a chance to restore their lead at the top as they take on Peter Bosz’s resurgent Bayer Leverkusen at Signal Iduna Park. (afp)

Monday, February 25, 2019

Struggling Leicester sack coach Claude Puel

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AS Roma Bosnian forward Edin Dzeko (C) kicks the ball during the Italian Serie A football match between Roma and Bologna at the Olympic stadium, in Rome, on February 18, 2019.

Dzeko’s 95th-minute winner rescues Roma against lowly Frosinone

Torino earlier joined the crowded race for European football with Armando Izzo and Iago Falque scoring either side of the break to beat Atalanta 2-0. Izzo slotted in three minutes

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Leicester City manager Claude Puel reacts during the English Premier League soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City at Wembley stadium in London, Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

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Bayern Munich’s Spanish midfielder Javi Martinez reacts after scoring during the German first division Bundesliga football match Bayern Munich vs Hertha Berlin in Munich on February 23, 2019.

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