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Ivy League graduate and dance champion crowned Miss America

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ATLANTIC CITY - An Ivy League graduate and national dance champion from North Dakota was crowned Miss America on Sunday, becoming the first contestant from the state to win the nearly 100-year-old contest.

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal

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Gyllenhaal taps courage of Boston bombing survivor for ‘Stronger’

TORONTO - Jake Gyllenhaal put his “heart and soul” into “Stronger”, a film about Jeff Bauman, who lost his legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and in the process found inspiration and a special kinship with Bauman.

Based on Bauman’s memoir by the same name, the film directed by David Gordon Green centers around his difficult journey toward walking again, his struggle with post traumatic stress, and his bewilderment and reluctance to being called a “hero”.

“No matter what you’ve been through in your life, Jeff shows you that can get through it,” Gyllenhaal said after the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday.

“To me, I couldn’t think of a better movie to put my heart and soul into.”

Gyllenhaal, whose production company Nine Stories chose “Stronger” as its first film, said he was faced every day with the fact that he probably could not do what Bauman did and called him one of the strongest people he knew.

Gyllenhaal admitted to being intimidated when he first met Bauman, knowing the impossibility of matching the reality of Bauman’s experience. But as they spent time together, he quickly saw a connection and why Green cast him for the part. (rtr)

Cara Mund, from Bismarck, N.D., a graduate of Brown University in Rhode Island, who has been accepted to Notre Dame’s law school, trained for several summers with the world-famous Rockettes.

Mund, 23, was one of 51 contestants in the pageant, representing the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

Mund, who adopted the Makea-Wish foundation which benefits children with life-threatening conditions as her platform for the competition, performed a jazz dance to “The Way You Make Me Feel” for the contest’s talent portion, wearing

a double-breasted black mini-dress with a matching fedora-type hat.

In a question-and-answer session, Mund weighed in on the United States’ recent withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, saying she thought it was a “bad decision.”

“Whether you believe it (climate change) or not, we need to be at that table,” she added.

The first runner-up was Miss Missouri, Jennifer Davis, who competed on a platform of diversity.

She was followed by contestants from New Jersey, Kaitlyn Schoef-

fel, District of Columbia, Briana Kinsey and Texas, Margana Wood.

The pageant was broadcast live on ABC from Atlantic City, New Jersey. The contest returned to the seaside gambling resort a few years ago after nearly a decade in Las Vegas. It was dropped by ABC in 2004 following a steep ratings decline, but returned after years on cable.

Judges scored contestants, who ranged from teen-agers to the cut-off age of 24, based on talent, the live question segment, a personal interview and appearances in gowns and swimsuits. (rtr)

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Wrecked boats that have come ashore are pictured in Coconut Grove following Hurricane Irma in Miami, Florida, U.S., September 11, 2017.

Floridians return to storm-battered homes as Irma flooding spreads

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Miss North Dakota Cara Mund reacts after being announced as the winner of the 97th Miss America Competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey U.S. September 10, 2017

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FLORIDA CITY/MARCO ISLAND - S torm-shocked Floridians returned to shattered homes on Monday as the remnants of Hurricane Irma pushed inland, leaving more than half of all state residents without power and city streets underwater from Orlando and Jacksonville into coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Downgraded to a tropical storm early on Monday, Irma had ranked as one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes on record before barreling into the Florida Keys on Sunday and plowing northward along the Gulf Coast and moving inland to wreak havoc across a wide swath of the third-most populous U.S. state.

Still, the scope of damage in Florida and neighboring states paled in comparison with the utter devastation left by Irma as a rare Category 5 hurricane in parts of the Caribbean, where the storm killed nearly 40 people - at least 10 of them in Cuba - before turning its fury on Florida. Es-

pecially hard hit in the United States was the resort archipelago of the Keys, extending into the Gulf of Mexico from the tip of Florida’s peninsula and connected to the mainland by a single, narrow highway, Governor Rick Scott told a news conference on Monday.

“There’s devastation,” he said, adding that virtually every mobile-home park on the island chain was left upended. “It’s horrible what we saw.” While some evacuees from the Keys expressed anger at authorities refusing to allow them to return to their homes on Monday, the

U.S. Defense Department said as many as 10,000 residents who had stayed put on the island may now be stranded and in need of evacuation.

Monroe County fire officials said later they would reopen road access on Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT) for residents and business owners from Key Largo, the main island at the upper end of the chain, as well as the towns of Tavernier and Islamorada farther to the south.

No timetable for reopening the remainder of the Keys was given.

In Miami, which escaped

the worst of Irma’s winds but experienced heavy flooding, residents in the city’s Little Haiti neighborhood returned to the wreckage of trailer homes that were shredded by the storm.

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Gunarsa’s House

Cremation of Gunarsa

Bade and ox sarcophagus made at home

Since master painter Nyoman Gunarsa died on September 10, the atmosphere at his home in Banda hamlet, Takmung, Banjarangkan has remained quiet the only activity going on so far is the cleanup of the yard. Friends and relatives have been coming by to express their condolences and number of wreathes from several public figures including Joko Widodo have also arrived. So far, there have been no preparations for the funeral ceremony. One of Gunarsa’ sons Gede Artison Andrawata, revealed that preparations for the ceremony will start on September 21. Before that then there will be no activities. “There is still a lot of time before the ceremony, for not we are just cleaning up”, he said.

According to the requests of the deceased related to the ngaben (cremation) ceremony, the family will make the bade tower and ox sarcophagus at home.

They will make the ox sarcophagus in purple. Although the deceased did not specifically request this color, he had asked for this color when his mother was cremated several years ago. Unfortunately, at that time it could not be realised. “ My father asked that the bade and sarcophagus be made at home even if they are not so well made. We will discuss the matter and consult with griya (Brahmin’s priest house)”, he said.

This Klungklung legislator said that he maintains his father’s collection of paintings pursuant to the message that his father transmitted to him before dying. This includes reviving the museum by holding events such as exhibitions and other art events. “It also includes keeping this country strong by maintaining Pancasila and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). My father was very patriotic and this sentiment remains strong” he added.

In addition to paintings, Gunarsa who was born on April 14, 1944, had also collected the results of his research about classical painting of Bali that he wanted to make into a book. They are still awaiting the

foreword from the Cabinet Secretary, Pramono Anung.

“We are going to publish it in a simple print so that it is affordable to students and others. Later we will resume discussions about the book and do the book launch” said Andrawata.

This native to Klungkung passed away on Sunday (Sep. 10) after undergoing treatment for four days at Sanglah Hospital due to the illness he suffered. He left behind his wife Indrawati Gunarsa, son Gede Artison Andrawata and two daughters, Komang Artisti Sekar Linuih and Luh Astiti Andrawati, and seven grandchildren. He also left behins a myriad of attractive paintings stored in the Nyoman Gunarsa Museum and the Indonesia Contemporary Museum that was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on August 4.

Before his death, Gunarsa made a painting depicting all seven presidents on Indonesia as well as several ministers. President Jokowi gestures as the puppet master while the others play gamelan. Although he did not manage to complete the 4x3 meter painting, this art work still expresses Gunarsa’s message of hope: “how beautiful it would be if all the presidents were unified”. This phrase becomes one that today’s leadership can reflect on. “This painting is the last one that my father worked on but it was not completed. He painting this while he was sick. According to my father it was his most beautiful work”, said the deceased’s wife Indrawati Gunarsa. the last one, but has not yet been completed. This was made when father was still sick. According to him, it is the most beautiful work,” said the deceased’s wife, Indrawati Gunarsa.

This woman from Yogyakarta added that her late husband also had time to convey another message, not only to his own family but for art and culture. All must be preserved continuously. “ The family was asked to get along with one and other and he also asked that the museum and the arts be preserved” she said.

The cremation ceremony for Nyoman Gunarsa, the artist whose name has become known around the world, will be held on September 30th, while the bathing procession is scheduled to be held on September 29th. (sos)

being charged under Article 111 paragraph 1 and Article 127 paragraph 1 of Law No.35/2009 on narcotics. Maha Agung added that his institution has appointed public prosecutor to conduct the verification in the hearing after which the case files will soon be handed over to the court and then the trial.

Police arrested Nicolas on July 27 in a luxurious villa located in the Puri Gading residence on Jalan Merak C4 No. 32, Buana Kubu hamlet, Jimbaran, South Kuta. The suspect was later detained after police seized 0.83 grams of hashish. (kmb37)

South African woman charged with 18 years in prison for importing crystal meth

DENPASAR - Having been declared guilty of importing class 1 narcotics in the form of crystal meth, the defendant, a South African woman named Olwethu Sizwekazi Mcinga, was charged with 18 years in prison on Monday (Sep. 11). Prosecutor Fithrah before the panel of judges led by I Wayan Sukanila stated that the defendant who lived in Johannesburg was proven to have imported narcotics under Article 113 paragraph 2 of Law No. 35/2009. In addition to corporal punishment for 18 years, the defendant was also charged with a fine of IDR 10 billion or subsidiary punishment of six months in prison.

Over the charges making her free from the death penalty and or life sentence, the defendant through her legal counsel, Yanuar Nahak, filed an oral defence. She asked the panel of judges who tried the case to give her a light sentence.

“In principle, she (the defendant) does regret of her actions”, said Yanuar. He had previously told the defendant that with evidence of more than 1 kg, exactly 1,135 kg, the threat of punishment is a life sentence and or the death penalty.

“I submit, if you are free from these charges, you should be grateful”, said Yanuar. Initially, they wouldsubmitted a written plean had the prosecutor had asked for a life sentence or the death penalty.

“However, just now we submit-

ted the defence verbally because she was charged with 18 years imprisonment. I think this is fair enough”, said Yanuar, adding that the defendant was naturally disappointed by the prosecutor’s demands.

As described in the prosecutor’s charge, the case opened with the arrest of this South African woman, defendant Olwethu Sizwekazi Mcinga, on February 19, 2017 at the international arrival terminal of Ngurah Rai Airport. The defendant was then accused of without rights and against the law producing and importing class 1 narcotics in the form of crystal meth exceeding five grams. The defendant admitted that she initially met Mr. William (on the wanted list) at Centel Mall of Johannesburg, South Africa, and delivered the message of Mr. Victor (on wanted list) to the defendant to come to Indonesia.

Prior to flying to Bali, the defendant refused the request to go to Indonesia under the pretext that her passport was missing. Mr. William then handed over RNDS 800 for her to get a new one. After getting her new passport, the defendant flew to Indonesia carrying the illicit goods.

The defendant was asked to wear a corset containing three clear plastic wraps coated with brown duct tape containing crystal meth. At Ngurah Rai Airport the defendant was arrested by customs and excise officers. (kmb37)

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Dutch citizen handed over to prosecutor’s office for being involved in drug case

DENPASAR - After the case files were declared to be complete, the Denpasar police investigator did the second handover of 46 year old Dutch citizen Nicolas Dennis Linjzaat on Monday (Sep. 11). After the examination and the administrative requirements were completed, the suspect was immediately sent to Denpasar Class IIA prison in Kerobokan.

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Japan trials driverless cars in bid to keep rural elderly on the move

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A man looks at the screen of his mobile phone in front of an Apple logo outside its store in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2017.

Apple set to unveil anniversary iPhone in major product launch CUPERTINO - A decade after then-CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone, Apple Inc on Tuesday is set to introduce a completely redesigned top-of-the-line iPhone along with two other new phones, as well as a big upgrade to the Apple Watch and a higher-definition Apple TV. The splashy launch event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s new Apple Park “spaceship” campus - widely considered to be the final product designed by Jobs, who died in 2011.

The new products and the holiday shopping season that follows are the most important for Apple in years.

The company has sold more than 1.2 billion iPhones over the past decade and ushered in the era of mobile computing, but last year suffered a substantial decline in revenue as many consumers rejected the iPhone 7 as being too similar to the iPhone 6.

Apple hopes the new high-end phone, expected to be called the iPhone X, will silence critics who say the company has lost its innovation edge. It features an edge-to-edge display with richer colors and facial recognition to unlock the phone without the need for a fingerprint reader or physical home button.

The two other models, expected to be called the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, are intended to update the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. They could also include some new features, such as a glass back similar to the iPhone 4 that would help facilitate wireless charging.

The phones are expected to come with a steep price tag. Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi predicts the top-end model will cost $899, though other analysts expect it to cross the $1,000 threshold. That compares to a top base price of $769 for the iPhone 7 Plus prior.

Much of that added costs is driven by more expensive parts, like a higher-resolution display, 3D

sensors and more memory capacity. “Some of these components are just darned expensive. There’s just no doubt about that,” said Brian Blau, an Apple analyst at Gartner.

Blau expects Apple to keep several lower priced models in its lineup.

NISHIKATA - As the annual rice harvest begins this month in the Japanese town of Nishikata, the combines that usually putter along the sleepy roads lining its rice fields are giving way to a vehicle residents have never before seen, a driverless shuttle bus.

Japan is starting to experiment with self-driving buses in rural communities such as Nishikata, 115 km (71 miles) north of the capital, Tokyo, where elderly residents struggle with fewer bus and taxi services as the population ages and shrinks.

The swift advance of autonomous driving technology is prompting cities such as Paris and Singapore to experiment with such services, which could prove crucial in Japan, where populations are not only greying, but declining, in rural areas.

Japan could launch launch selfdriving services for remote communities by 2020, if the trials begun this month prove successful.

The government plans to turn highway rest stops into hubs from which to ferry the elderly to medical, retail and banking services.

“Smaller towns in Japan are greying even faster than cities, and there are just not enough workers to operate buses and taxis,” said Hiroshi Nakajima of mobile gaming software maker DeNA Co, which has branched into automo-

tive software.

“But there are a lot of service areas around the country, and they could serve as a hub for mobility services,” added Nakajima, the firm’s automotive director.

In the initial trials of the firm’s driverless six-seater Robot Shuttle, elderly residents of Nishikata, in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture, were transferred between a service area and a municipal complex delivering healthcare services.

The town mirrors Japan’s population profile, with roughly a third of its 6,300 residents aged 65 or more, up from about a quarter four years ago, while the population overall has shrunk 4.5 percent.

Daily bus services are limited to just a handful.

“I worry about not being able to go out when I’m no longer able to drive,” said one test rider, Shizu Yuzawa, adding that she would be open to using such a service.

“As people in towns become older and younger people move away, it’s going to become more difficult to get help getting around,” said the spry 77-year-old, who drives around in a mini-pick-up truck that belonged to her late husband.

The test also checked the vehicle’s operational safety in road conditions ranging from puddles to fallen debris, and if those crossing its path would react to the warning it emits. (rtr)

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Analysts also expect Apple to reveal a new Apple TV that operates at higher resolution than its previous set. The higher resolution could play into Apple’s efforts to court Hollywood, which have shifted into a higher gear recently with two high-profile executives hired away from Sony.

The company is also expected to reveal more details about the HomePod, its voice-activated home speaker that competes against Amazon.com Inc’s Echo devices and the Google Home speaker. Apple announced the HomePod in June and said it will ship in December.

Lastly, Apple is expected to announce a new version of the Apple Watch. Previous versions of the watch had to be tethered to a user’s phone in order to receive send or receive data, but the new version is expected to connect to wireless data networks just like a phone.

Apple does not say how many Apple Watches it sells.

Gene Munster, a veteran Apple watcher and analyst with Loup Ventures, believes the watch could double or even triple in sales because of the new connectivity.

But even a huge boom in one product will not move the company’s financials like the iPhone, which accounted for 63 percent of Apple’s $215 billion in sales last year. Even if Apple crushes rivals like Fitbit Inc and Garmin in smart watch sales, Apple remains the iPhone company.

“It’s a really big deal for the wearables category for Apple, but it’s not a big deal for the company,” Munster said. (rtr)

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Content procurement of Masceti Subak Museum worth IDR 6.5 billion GIANYAR - Procurement of the content for subak museum located around the Masceti Beach, Blahbatuh, is ensured to be realized before the end of this year. This considers the disbursement of the budget worth IDR 6.5 billion from amended national state budget (APBN) 2017. Currently, the use of the funds has entered tender stage.

Head of the Gianyar Culture Agency, Gusti Ngurah Wijana, through the Division Head of Cultural Heritage and Museum, Wayan Suda, said the funds from the ministry of culture and education of the RI amounting to IDR 6.5 billion is being processed through the procurement services unit (ULP). “Later on, this unit will inform the partner that can help the procurement of content for the museum,” he said when met on Wednesday (Sep. 6).

Suda said that procurement of the content includes agricultural equipment having a cultural heritage value.

To look for equipment aged 50 years has also been followed up by making data collection to a number of farmers in Gianyar. “Some properties have been available in the data. Then, they will be requested by the agency by giving compensation,” he explained.

He said the content also includes the procurement of dioramas featuring agricultural system in Gianyar. A Balinese traditional house will also equip the museum that remains to be made from clay. “Later on, there is also a Balinese ancient house. To be sure, it is different from the contemporary Balinese house,” he said.

All the contents describing about the local wealth of Gianyar will be packed using information technology, so that they will be more easily understood by visitors.

IBP/file “All displays will adopt information technology, but Procurement of the content for subak museum located around the Masceti Beach, Blahbatuh, is ensured its traditional spirit remains to be maintained,” he said. to be realized before the end of this year.

Suda said that procurement of all the contents using the budget worth IDR 6.5 billion has the deadline until identity of subak museum has been available in Tabanan. 27.5 billion,” he said.

December 15. Then, there are fears on the lack of partners “Our leadership is going to give slightly different idenBesides, this project also obtained budget from rethat dare to take the offer considering the time limit is tity because the name of subak museum has existed in gional budget of Gianyar in 2016 worth approximately short. “We are aware that it is not only Gianyar propos- Tabanan,” he said.

IDR 1.6 billion for workmanship of parking space. ing the assistance request to central government but also Suda reminded that physical construction of the subak Furthermore, this museum will be integrated with the the other regions throughout Indonesia. We cannot do museum uses the budget from central government started One-Day River Tour managed by the Gianyar tourism much after the budget is disbursed in the amended state in 2014. It was begun with building structures worth office. He said that in the draft, visitors will take day trip budget, while now the time limit is very short,” he said. about IDR 2 billion followed by a two-tiered structure in Gianyar district. The visit starts at the Subak Museum, As scheduled, the museum will be launched in Febru- in 2015 worth about IDR 10 billion. Finishing of the resumed with the exploration to Pakerisan River waterary 2018, before the term of office of Gianyar Regent, third stage was also funded by state budget in 2016 shed getting recognition as the World Cultural Heritage A.A. Gde Agung Bharata, ends. Related to the museum amounting IDR 9 billion. “They are added to the current from the UNESCO and ultimately ends with a culinary name, it will be reviewed again considering that the budget worth IDR 6.5 billion, so they totally cost IDR tour to Gianyar Market. (kmb35)

Suter residents start buying water as a result of drought

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Robot Shuttle, a driver-less, self driving bus, developed by Japan’s internet commerce and mobile games provider DeNA Co., drives past between rice stalk during an experimental trial with a self-driving bus in a community in Nishikata town, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017.

BANGLI - The impact of this year’s dry season has begun to be felt by residents of Suter village, Kintamani as people here have started having to buy expensive water. Water in the local tanks is running low.

Headman of Suter, Wayan Nyepeg, when contacted on Monday (Sep. 11) revealed that the impact of drought has been felt by residents for the last few weeks. The stocks of water in the reservoir and tanks are very low and in some cases empty. “Since 15 days ago, residents have started to purchase water. The water costs IDR 220,000 per truck containing 5,000-6,000 liters”, he explained.

One truck of water lasts the average family about 1 month. However larger families and local residents who are raising livestock need to buy water more often.

Nyepeg acknowledged that such condition are routinely faced by his village every year, adding that

this year is not especially severe. People have been able to buy water without having to line up. “So farm things are safe”, he said.

Section Head of Emergency and Logistics of the Bangli Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), Ketut Agus Sutapa, when contacted separately said that although there has been a lack of rain, so far there have not been any water shortages reported by way of requests for water from the community as was the case in years past.”If there is a demand for water form the community, we are ready to serve” he explained.

Sutapa referred to data about the drought two years ago when some villages in Bangli such as Landih and Pengotan were categorized as ‘drought-prone’.

In Tembuku subdistrict, Yangapi and Suter are also considered prone to drought as is Abang Batudinding village in Kintamani. (kmb40)

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The water truck giving water to the people in Suter, Bangli

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Lovina Festival to feature culture and marine conservation

Security, not scandal, on agenda for Trump, Malaysia’s Najib

SINGARJA — The Lovina Festival 2017 will come again on September 14 to 19. This event does not only promote tourism potential owned by North Bali, but also becomes a good opportunity to do marine conservation. During the festival, there will be exhibition and cultural performance by the Lovina tourism buffer village. In the meantime, the conservation will be filled in with the release of turtle hatchlings as the result of independent breeding by fishermen on Penimbangan Beach.

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, Nyoman Sutrisna, explained on Monday (Sep. 11) that this year’s festival coincides with the arrival of 87 yachts from a number of countries in the world. The yachts will dock on Lovina Beach and during festival all the crews will enjoy tour package to some tourism villages like Sudaji, Sawan subdistrict, and Bali Aga village in Banjar subdistrict. More than 150 crews of the yachts will also be presented with some cultural attractions by the Lovina tourism buffer village.

The opening will be centered at Binaria Statue, Lovina, while cultural performances and exhibitions as well as a culinary booth will take place on Space Dive Beach and Lovina Beach Pier. “The crews’ arrival is due to promotion. Here, they are handled by travel agency.

Then, we welcome them with this festival activity. It is not for the first

arrival for the yacht crews, but they have been sailing frequently. Previously, they docked at Pemuteran and Banyuwedang,” he explained.

On the other hand, he said that foreign seafarers also do environmental preservation and marine conservation. One of the activities is the release of turtle hatchlings obtained from the independent breeding made by the Sari Segara Joint Business Group (KUB), Penimbangan village, Buleleng. In addition, it is also filled in with the coral reef conservation in Buleleng.

“Foreign tourists are very interested in the environmental conservation activities, so that we design an activity containing turtle hatchlings and cleanup of coral garden in our waters. In the future, it will be followed up with environmental conservation, in order to be able to attract more tourist visits,” he explained. (kmb38)

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Australian artist Scott Marsh completes a mural artwork featuring the likeness of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott marrying himself in a wedding dress in the Sydney suburb of Redfern, Australia September 11, 2017.

Press conference The Lovina Festival 2017.

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Ro-ro ship comes into docking

Passengers of Nusa Penida-Padangbai appealed to use boat

Ro-ro ship

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SEMARAPURA — Passengers from Nusa Penida islands, Klungkung district, wishing to go to Padangbai Harbor, Karangasem, must temporarily use boat services. It is following the regular docking experienced by the ro-ro ship estimated to last up to one month ahead.

Head of the Klungkung Transportation Agency, I Nyoman Sucitra, said the only ro-ro ship was docked in Surabaya. It departed three days ago. The docking is not due to being out of order, but poses a mandatory activity held every year, like a roadworthy test on public transport. “It is allocated a budget worth IDR 1.6 billion and will last about a month,” he explained.

Amid such situation, the crossing services, especially for freights, are temporarily handled by the operation of two landing craft tanks. Then, passengers are encouraged to use the existing boat at traditional harbor.

“Temporarily, passengers wishing to cross can take advantage of boat available at traditional harbor,” he said.

He added that until now there have been no complaints related to such services. “Until now, it remains smooth and there are no complaints received,” he said. (kmb42)

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Australia kicks off weeks-long same-sex marriage ballot

SYDNEY - Australia on Tuesday launched a postal vote on whether to legalise same-sex marriage as a widely watched poll indicated the country would be overwhelmingly in support.

The non-compulsory ballot, which runs until the end of October, will determine whether Australia becomes the 25th country to legalise same-sex marriage, while also healing a rift in the government.

Despite securing 70 percent public support in an Ipsos/Fairfax poll on Tuesday, the issue of same-sex marriage had faced a political deadlock, only broken last week when the High Court gave the all-clear for the vote.

The poll illustrates why parliament should simply vote to approve same-sex marriage without holding the national ballot, opposition Labor leader Bill Shorten said.

“Change in this country only ever happens when people participate in the change,” Shorten told reporters in Canberra. “Please don’t leave this change to other people.”

The ballot of nearly 16 million people at a cost A$122 million ($97.86 million) will help Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull unite his Liberal-National coalition, which had been fractured over the issue throughout his two-year tenure.

Turnbull had been under pressure to resolve the impasse after two

previous efforts to hold a compulsory vote were rejected by the Senate, where the government is in the minority.

Frustrated progressive members said they would side with the opposition Labor Party to secure same-sex marriage if the PM could not finally resolve the issue, though some con-

servative lawmakers threatened to resign if Turnbull did not stick to a public vote, threatening the PM’s one-seat majority.

The impasse was eventually resolved when the High Court ruled the government could proceed with the non-compulsory vote, without Senate approval. (rtr)

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is set to welcome Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak to the White House on Tuesday, a meeting expected to focus on security issues while steering clear of a U.S. investigation into a Malaysian corruption scandal.

The visit is important for Najib, who faces elections next year and wants to signal he is still welcome at the White House despite a criminal probe by the U.S. Justice Department into a state fund called 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Najib founded the fund, which is facing money laundering probes in at least six countries including the United States, Switzerland and Singapore. He has denied any wrongdoing. The White House said it would not comment on the U.S. Department of Justice investigation.

“Investing in a long-term relationship between our countries, that in itself provides a foundation for us to address issues of concern, and that would include corruption and transparency,” a White House official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Trump plans to talk with Najib about North Korea’s nuclear provocations, and ways the United States and Malaysia could do more to halt the expansion of Islamic State in southeast Asia, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters on Monday.

The South China Sea will also be part of the talks, as will trade and investment, Sanders said.

Malaysia has increased military cooperation with the United States in the South China Sea, where it has overlapping claims with several countries.

“Malaysia is particularly anxious about the Chinese Navy’s activities off the coast of Sabah and Sarawak where state-owned Petronas is pumping oil and gas,” said Murray Hiebert, a southeast Asia expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

Najib had once enjoyed close ties with Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama, playing golf with the Democratic president in Hawaii in 2014.

But relations cooled over the 1MDB scandal. The Justice Department sued to seize some $1.7 billion in assets it said were bought with misappropriated 1MDB funds.

The Obama administration had also become critical of a Malaysian government crackdown on the media and political opponents. (rtr)

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak looks on during the 60th Merdeka Day (Independence Day) celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 31, 2017.

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BUSINESS German economy to grow by more than 2 percent this year - BDI

BERLIN - The German economy is set to grow by more than 2 percent this year adjusted for calendar effects, which would be the strongest rate in six years, the BDI industry association said on Tuesday as it lifted its growth forecast for Europe’s biggest economy. The outlook followed a more muted message from the Economy Ministry, which said the economy could lose some momentum in the second half after powering ahead in the first six months.

Record-high employment, rising real wages and ultra-low borrowing costs are driving a consumerled upswing in the German economy that looks set to help Chancellor Angela Merkel win a fourth term in office in a federal election on Sept. 24.

The ministry, which has a reputation of giving more cautious outlooks, said in its monthly report that growth would continue in the second half. “However, the dynamics are likely to be somewhat weaker,” it said.

The ministry is so far sticking to its 2017 growth forecast of 1.5 percent unadjusted, which would translate into 1.8 percent on a calendaradjusted basis. But economists expect the government to raise that in its autumn outlook, due at the end of next month. Drawing its forecasts from its close links to more than 100,000 large, medium-sized and small firms from all branches of processing industry, which together employ more than 8 million employees, the BDI sees more upbeat figures.

“The German economy is picking up speed,” BDI said in its quarterly economic report. It now expects unadjusted gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 1.8 percent this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5 percent. “Adjusted for calendar effects, this corresponds with a growth rate of slightly more than 2 percent,” BDI said, adding the main reason for the improved outlook was the global recovery.

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Steel rolls are pictured at the plant of German steel company Salzgitter AG in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony on March 3, 2016.

RETAIL SECTOR In the first half of the year German exports rose by almost 4 percent, BDI said. “We also expect a similar expansion rate for the second half,” Germany’s biggest industry association, which has a track record of nailing the data, said. “In addition

to construction investment, equipment investment is also rising thanks to the high capacity utilisation in the industry,” it said.

The International Monetary Fund said in July it expected the German economy to grow by 1.8 percent in 2017 and by 1.6 percent in 2018.

This would be slightly below the 1.9 percent it achieved in 2016.

The ministry said private consumption would remain an important growth engine, but a somewhat clouded mood in the retail sector could prompt a slight cooling in the third quarter. The monthly report chimed with economic data published this month that showed feeble domestic demand drove a surprise fall in industrial orders in July, while industrial production flatlined. In addition, retail sales fell more than expected on the month in July, suggesting that household spending lost some momentum at the beginning of the third quarter.

The ministry said that overall business morale remained high and firms continued to hire new staff. “But employment growth could be somewhat slower. Also, production in manufacturing and construction could expand rather moderately,” it added.

The German economy grew 0.7 percent on the quarter in the first three months of the year and 0.6 percent from April to June, driven by increased household and state spending as well as higher investments in buildings and machinery.

“The net contribution of foreign trade to overall economic growth was slightly positive in the first half of the year,” the ministry said, adding that the robust labour market was fuelling domestic demand while the ECB’s low interest rates and the slightly cheaper oil prices were providing further impulses.(rtr)

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Kim in Beijing, said that countries should maintain free trade.

“There are increased positive factors in the global economy and signs of warming-up in some aspects.

But at the same time, the fragility persists and unstable and uncertain factors are still increasing,” Li told a joint news conference with the heads of international agencies.

“Free trade is a good medicine for resolving problems. Through

free trade, we can resolve many problems in the difficult recovery, help companies transform and give consumers more choices,” he said. Turning to China, Li said the economy would remain steady and continue to improve.

China’s economy grew a stronger-than-expected 6.9 percent in the first half, defying expectations of a slowdown and putting the country on pace to easily meet its

growth target of around 6.5 percent.

“Based on the growth trend in recent months, the economy will continue to maintain the trend seen in the first half,” Li said.

He also addressed China’s high leverage ratio, which has been the focus of a campaign by policymakers to control risks.

China’s leverage has stabilised and has even shown some declines, Li said. Li also reiterated China’s

pledge not to resort to competitive currency devaluation.

At the official local close on Monday, the onshore spot yuan had gained around 6.5 percent so far this year, about the same percentage loss it suffered in 2016.

The global economy is recovering, but could easily be derailed by policy uncertainty and the threat of protectionism, IMF chief Lagarde told the same briefing. (rtr)

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Gebug Ende, from Karangasem to Buleleng, A Dance to Invoke Rain

Various unique and interesting traditions can be found in North Bali. One of them is a tradition characterized by vivacious heroism remaining to exist in the community until these days. The ‘War of Rattan’ or better known as gebug ende can be found at Patas village, Gerokgak subdistrict. Actually, this tradition comes from the lava land (nickname of Karangasem, precisely from Seraya village).

By and large, this tradition is played when dry season arrives. At that time, people of Seraya have a religious cultural tradition to beg for rain. This tradition is played by two men, where the player hits each other with a rattan whip of two meters long.

It is accompanied with a piece of shield with a diameter of 60 cm made of dry cowhide tied to wooden frame.

Other than the players, in the arena of the game there are also two people serving as referee or pakembar.

Even though their body is hit by rattan, they are still happy and dance with joy. Meanwhile, the sound of the baleganjur gamelan music is played as a companion to heat up the atmosphere of “the war.” At the same time, the audience keeps cheering to give support to the one on one fight.

This gebug ende attraction is generally performed on the sidelines of breaks in the fields at noon or evening. It is commonly held prior to the planting season in the field. A coach

of gebug ende for children Wayan Nadi said that during dry season the tradition is held to appeal to God in order to bring down a rain. “This tradition is habitually held during dry seasons. If the rain late long in the season, gebug ende will be held.

Originally this tradition comes from the Seraya village, Karangasem,” he said.

A senior figure of Patas village, Ketut Koroh, said that if one of the players bleeds due to the blow of rattan stick, there is a possibility to rain. In short, according to the belief of Seraya people, the gebug game is held at this village to appeal to God for rain for the sake of agricultural purposes.

Apparently this tradition is not just to beg for rain. “If something bad happens, this gebug tradition can be held.

For example, there is uncontrollable pest attack, this gebug is the repellent.

After holding the gebug, by degrees the bad things will disappear and be

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back to normal as before. Whatever bad things are, if neutralized by this gebug game then it will certainly be destroyed. It is according to public belief,” he said.

This attraction usually takes place

in public places by inviting opponents at the village. Gebug game is played by two small children, adults and parents. Amid the current advancement of technology, the gebug tradition having existed in the Bali Aga era is

already almost extinct. So, we as the heir of the culture should duly boast and preserve its existence. It is the cultural journey of Gebug Ende from lava land to Panji Sakti land (the nickname of Buleleng district). (kmb)

Enjoy Beautiful Bali through Underwater Cultural Park on Samuh Beach

Nations should maintain free trade amid fragile world economy, China says

BEIJING - The world economy is showing positive signs but is still fragile and countries should rely on structural reforms, not quantitative easing, to support growth, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.

Li, who met with the heads of global bodies, including International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde and World Bank President Jim Yong

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Nusa Dua area is famous for its prestigious five-star hotel facilities.

This area is really managed professionally by the government of Badung. Other than offering luxurious hotels, this area also has a beach resort that is not less beautiful, namely the Segara Samuh Beach.

It is located right behind of Hotel

Bali Tropic Resort till Club Med. Visitors often call it by the name of Nusa Dua Beach because the beach lies in Nusa Dua area. Samuh Beach presents nature attraction in the form of beautiful sunrise like that on Sanur Beach area.

This beach is very friendly to children because it has little waves.

Sometimes there are no waves at all, so that many tourists allow their kids to play freely on this beach. If the sea water is receding, we can have a promenade as far as 100 m to the middle of the sea. Seeing the marine animals trapped in the puddles of seawater will add to the sensation of visitors to this Samuh Beach.

From this Segara Samuh Beach, we can see the green Island of Nusa Dharma. On this island, visitors can explore the track on foot or by cycling. For those who like surfing can go in as far as 200 meters from the beach to get suitable waves.

Those who like diving or snorkeling can try it on this beach. There is an underwater park named the Bali Underwater Cultural Park (BUCP) located about 500 meters from the Samuh Beach at a depth of 11 meters from sea level.

BUCP contains a collection of artificial reefs in the form of statues of dancer such as statues of Kecak Dance performance and characters of the Ramayana epic like Rama and Sita. The BUCP is intended to do conservation for the sake of marine biodiversity and Balinese culture. In addition to increasing the value of the arts, the statue also serves as a medium to grow new natural coral, so that the conservation of coral reef will be well preserved.

Other than for the growth of

coral reef, this statue also becomes the home to various fish, a new attraction of marine tourism objects as well as tourist destination promotion caring about the preservation of culture and environment. If visitors want to enjoy the beauty of the underwater, the submarine or snorkeling facilities. Fishing boats are available to take to the middle of the sea. They can be rented on Mengiat Beach whose location is not far from the Samuh Beach.

Not far from Segara Samuh Beach, there is a small island named the Peninsula Island which is famous for its water blow object (the waves hits the rocks and create the towering sparks). On this island, there is also jogging track like that in Nusa Dharma Island. Aside from enjoying the beautiful water blow, visitors can also try this track that directly leads to water blow.

The Samuh Beach tourism object has been equipped with spacious parking area, boat rental, bathroom / toilet, resting place and restaurant offering various menus. (kmb)

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“I wanted to cry, but this is what it is, this is life,” Melida Hernandez, 67, who had ridden out the storm at a nearby church, said as she gazed at the ruins of her dwelling, split in two by a fallen tree.

Severe flooding was reported on Monday in northeastern Florida, including Jacksonville, where police were rescuing residents from waist-deep water as the St. Johns River rose to levels unseen since 1846. “Stay inside. Go up. Not out,” Jacksonville’s website warned residents. “There is flooding throughout the city.” The city also warned residents to be wary of snakes and alligators driven into the floodwaters.

Before dawn on Monday, Florida National Guard troops and local firefighters rescued nearly 150 people from dozens of flooded homes in western Orlando and ferried them in large trucks and rescue launches to a shelter on higher ground. As Irma crossed into Georgia later in the day, packing sustained winds of 60 miles per hour (100 kph), the storm’s tidal surge unleashed flooding in coastal communities from Brunswick and Savannah, Georgia, to Charleston, South Carolina. In Charleston, waves crashed over the city’s Battery sea wall and filled downtown streets for blocks.

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A demonstrator holds a placard with a picture of French President Emmanuel Macron as he attends a national strike and protest against the government’s labour reforms in Marseille, France, September 12, 2017.

Hardliners to protest French labour reform after Macron chides “slackers”

PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron faces the first challenge on the streets to his business-friendly reform agenda on Tuesday, when workers from the hard-left CGT union march through French cities to protest against a loosening of labour regulations.

Sounding a call to the working class, Philippe Martinez, the head of the Communist Party-linked CGT, branded the reforms a “social coup d’etat” and took offence at his pledge to give no ground to “slackers”.

Labour unions have scuppered previous attempts to weaken France’s labour code, but this time there was comfort for Macron as two other unions, including the largest, the CFDT, declined to join the protests.

After weeks of negotiations, the government last month set out measures including a cap on payouts for dismissals judged unfair, and greater freedom for companies to hire and fire.

The reform makes no direct reference to the 35-hour week, a totem of the labour code, though it hands firms more flexibility to set pay and working conditions. The government plans to adopt the new measures, being implemented by decree, on Sept. 22.

During a trip to Athens on Friday, Macron told French business leaders: “I am fully determined and I won’t cede any ground, not to slackers, nor cynics,

nor hardliners.”

He said the “slackers” comment was aimed at those who had failed to push through reforms in the past, but many interpreted it as an attack on the unemployed or on workers making the most of job protection.

French workers have long cherished the rights enshrined in the labour code. But companies complain it has deterred investment and job creation and stymied economic growth. Unemployment has been above 9 percent for nearly a decade.

Macron’s reforms are being followed in Germany as a test of his resolve to reshape the euro zone’s second-biggest economy, a must if he is to win Berlin’s backing for broader reforms to the currency union.

The CGT is France’s second-biggest union, though its influence has been waning. Martinez said Tuesday’s nationwide protests were just the “first phase” and that more would follow. He called Macron’s reference to “slackers” an insult to workers.

CGT workers from the rail, oil and power sectors have said they will heed his call for strikes on Tuesday.

“The president should listen to the people, understand them, rather than cause divisions,” Martinez told France 2 television.

Macron himself was due in the French Caribbean territory of Saint Martin on Tuesday to survey the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma. (rtr)

The storm claimed its first known U.S. fatality over the weekend in the Keys - a man found dead in a pickup truck that had crashed into a tree in high winds. At least one other possibly storm-related fatal car crash was reported on Sunday in Orange County, Florida. On Monday, two people were killed by falling trees in two Atlanta suburbs, according to local authorities. Some 6.5 million people, about one-third of Florida’s population, had been ordered from their homes ahead of Irma’s arrival, and more than 200,000 people sought refuge in about 700 shelters, according to state data. Scott urged evacuees all over the state to stay put for now rather than rush home, saying downed power lines, debris and other hazards abounded. “Don’t put any more lives at risk,” he said.

WITHOUT POWER

One of the biggest lingering problems was widespread power outages, with utilities reporting some 7.4 million homes and businesses without electricity in Florida and neighboring states. They said it could take weeks to fully restore service. Scott said 65 percent of Florida was without power. Travel into and out of the state likewise remained stymied. Miami International Airport, one of the busiest in the country, halted passenger flights through at least Monday.

Police in Miami-Dade County and Fort Lauderdale reported making 48 arrests for looting. The Keys were largely evacuated before the storm struck with winds of up to 130 mph (209 kph), and police established a checkpoint on Monday to keep displaced residents from returning while authorities work to restore power, water, fuel supplies and medical service. Some seeking re-entry argued with police who stopped them at the first of a series of bridges leading to the island chain.

Irma’s arrival in Florida came around two weeks after Hurricane Harvey claimed about 60 lives and caused property damage estimates as high as $180 billion after pummeling the Gulf Coasts of Texas and Louisiana with heavy rains and severe flooding. Insured property losses in Florida from Irma are expected to run from $20 billion to $40 billion, catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimated.

That tally, lower than earlier forecasts of up to $50 billion in insured losses, helped spur a relief rally on Wall Street as fears eased that Irma would cut into U.S. economic growth. As shelters began to empty on Monday, some 7,000 people filed out of Germain Arena in Estero, south of Fort Myers. The crowd included Don Sciarretta, 73, and his 90-year-old friend, Elsie Johnston, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. “For the next storm, I’ll go somewhere on my own like a hotel or a friend’s house,” Sciarretta said. “I’m not going through this again.” (rtr)

Indonesian authorities foil smuggling of 10.39 kg meth from Malaysia

JAKARTA - A team comprising officers of the National Narcotic Agency (BNN), Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI), and West Kalimantans Custom and Excise Office foiled the smuggling of 10.39 kilograms (kg) of crystal methamphetamine from Malaysia into Indonesia.

“The operation was conducted following a tip-off received from people informing that there would be an attempt to smuggle crystal methamphetamine through the Malaysia and Indonesia border in Entikong by a drug courier PH,” BNN Chief Commissioner General Budi Waseso stated here, Tuesday. “Based on the tip-off, the joint team was formed to investigate,” he added. “On August 27, 2017, at 7:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Standard Time (WIB), the joint team caught PH at Batang Karang Street No. 6, Makkawing Market, Batang Tarang Sub-district, Sanggau District, West Kalimantan,” he stated.

PH was riding a motorcycle and was carrying 10.39 kg of meth at the time of arrest. At the same time, BNN officers also arrested M, another couri-

er and checker in Sungai Bengkayang Sub-district, West Kalimantan; DZ in Pontianak; and F in Kubu Raya.

I alias Dagor, who is believed to fund the drug network, was placed in detention at the Pontianak jail.

At least 51 thousand young men were saved, thanks to the team that foiled an attempt to smuggle 10.39 kg of meth, the BNN chief said.

Several drug trafficking activities were being controlled by convicts housed in Indonesias jails.

Most of the drugs smuggled into Indonesia came from China directly or first transited in Malaysia. Earlier, Chief of the TNI General Gatot Nurmantyo had warned that drugs pose no less a dangerous threat to the survival of the nation than terrorism. He stated that 15 thousand Indonesians die every year due to drugs, and the number had continued to rise over the years.

“According to information, 250 tons of methamphetamine have been smuggled from China into Indonesia.

A ton is sufficient for consumption by five million people. This is a serious threat to us,” he reiterated. (ant)

Indonesian Vice President ends visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA - Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla ended his visit to Kazakhstan and left the country early Tuesday morning for the United States. During the visit to Kazakhstan, Kalla and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev held a bilateral meeting to discuss efforts to improve bilateral relations, especially in the economic field. The two leaders agreed to encourage the two-way flow of trade and investment.

In terms of trade, Kazakstan has offered the use of the Astana-China rail network to overcome transportation and geographical constraints, given the fact that the country does not have a seaport. Earlier, Kalla had remarked that economic cooperation between Indonesia and Kazakhstan is still small, valued at only some US$25 million. On Tuesday morning, the Indonesian vice president and his entourage left Kazakhstan for the United States with a stopover at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

Kalla will attend the UN General Assembly in New York from September 18-23, 2017, and to seek support for Indonesias candidacy as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council for the period 2019-

2020. Indonesia has officially declared its nomination as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2019-2020 at a diplomatic reception in Berlin, Germany, recently.

The reception was attended by over 500 invitees, including ambassadors from fellow countries, diplomatic corps, federal government officials, entrepreneurs, public figures, academics and media, according to a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Berlin last Friday.

The Indonesian ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, Fauzi Bowo, said Indonesia was committed to bringing justice, lasting peace and world order. In the 1950s, Indonesia initiated the Asian-African Conference in Bandung, West Java.

The ambassador added that Indonesia was actively contributing to the United Nations programs in the form of peace keeping and conflict resolution, it being the 10th largest contributor to the peacekeeping mission with some 2,867 troops that would be upgraded to 4,000 personnel by 2019.

The election for the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2019-2020 will be held in June next year. (ant)

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Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (C), Freeport McMoRan Chief Executive Officer Richard Adkerson (L) and Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan chat before the start of a news conference at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jakarta, Indonesia August 29, 2017.

Trade, investment agreements must not violate human rights

JAKARTA - The Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) stated that various trade and investment agreements that the Indonesian government signed with other countries must not violate human rights. “The protection of investment must not contradict the policy to meet human rights,” IGJ Executive Director Rachmi Hertanti stated here on Monday. Any trade agreement which allows a multinational company to influence internal policies is unacceptable, she noted.

She was referring to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the European Union, which is now being negotiated.

The inclusion of investment chapter in the proposed CEPA will restrict the Indonesian governments capability to control public interests. The investment chapter includes a clause allowing foreign investors to sue the state if its public policy has a detrimental impact on their profit, she added.

Indonesia has received several investment claims

involving millions of dollars and has been forced to reduce the number of domestic development policies while at the same time ignoring tighter environmental protection regulation, she remarked.

“The assessment of impact on human rights must be conducted soon to guide the negotiations. The potential impact of CEPA also requires more transparent process and full involvement of the national parliament,” she explained.

The government has encouraged the conclusion of bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements to increase non-oil/non-gas exports, which are expected to increase 5.6 percent this year. Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita stated that recently Indonesia was trying to conclude 16 cooperation agreements soon, and four of them will be concluded in relative short time. “We will conclude the cooperation agreements as soon as possible,” he revealed.

The four agreements are Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Iran, Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) CEPA, and bilateral cooperation with Chile, including Peru. (rtr)

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Tangkup waterfall, Water source flows from five springs

BANGLI - The Tangkup waterfall at- Gentos, said on Saturday (May 13) that the attraction is managed by the local ‘tourism traction located at Undisan Kelod hamlet, waterfall that has only been open to the awareness group” (Porkdawis). Before that Undisan, Tembuku, Bangli, has yet to be public for a year and a half, continues to be the waterfall attraction had been managed known to many people as it has only been promoted and have improvements made to it by the Undisan Kelod customary youth club. operating as a tourist attraction for about a so that people will keep coming in the future. Because so many local youths have left the year and a half. Since it opened to the public, “This tourist attraction officially opened to village for either work or further education, both local and foreign tourists have been the public on August 17, 2015”, said Sunarta. the management of the waterfall was taken coming to enjoy the crystal Sunarta added that there has been a grad- over by the Pordawis.

The Tangkup waterfall attraction lo- ual increase in the number of both local and The funds generated from the entrance cated at Undisan Kelod hamlet, Undisan, foregin visitors who have come to enjoy the tickets, are used to construct supporting Tembuku, Bangli, has yet to be known to waterfalls and steep cliff, since it opened. “On structures such as a guard post, toilets and SINGARAJA - Tourist objects requires littlethere caution because it waterfall tourist attraction startarewho so wide many people as it has only been operating average are about 6-8 visitors per dayis achanging rooms fro visitors comewith to the base getting relying on attraction natural beauty remainhas steep terrain. to be developed The the waterfalls are similar as a tourist for about a year and and atand least slippery on visitor per day but oning religious melukatindependently. (purification rite).conical.

As of yet, pristine Otherwise, visitors can slip.and After The location very closeroom to theismain to large frying pan (Indonesian: aing half.

Since itincreasingly opened to theemerge public, both holidays like Galungan Kuningan there changing still quite rudimentary, in Buleleng.

One of them Jam-coming tryingcan to be conquer the steep path, road of Singaraja-Kintamani (Ban-thatjambangan), so that people call local and foreign tourists haveisbeen hundreds of visitors a day” said Sunarta but Sunarta explained once they have bangan waterfall at Kelampuak, will get after arriving makes tourist attraction them further

by Jambangan waterfall. to enjoy the crystal clear waterfall and tovisitors do adding thatpaid the entrance fee is IDRgli) 5,000 for this enough funds, they will make imTamblang village, Kubutambahan. at the location.

Nature at this waeasy to be reached by visitors.

The In the meantime, Secretary purification rites. locals and IDR 10,000 for foreigners. provements, including creating a concrete This to waterfall the number wa- beterfall stays madepost, by local people of Tamblang village, Made WaTo adds find the that of is located Thenatural waterand fallisisnot fedmuch by fivearrangement separate guard instead of the bamboo one that terfall in North known to visitors. superiority is the opening of there the path said to that potential of this hind theattractions steep rock cliff, visitorsBali, must use a springs: the This Kibul, Besi, Belatuk, purifistands now.to Hethe addedsuyutha, that he hopes other than the existing ones such is an attraction for tourists making location.

Next year (2018), the viltourist object is motorcycle to travel two kilometers along catory site of Bathara Pucak Sari and the have government assistance for enlargingmanaged seriously the waterfall at Gitgit In addition to seeingthe thewaterfall lage government planstothe ascars to bring aasnarrow road to reach the village, falls from athevisit.Getar spring. Originally was the road thedevelopwaterfall soso that will bein positive benefits Sukasada, waterfall at Sambanwater flow from a height, visitors ment of Jambangan waterfall object for the village main road. It is not accessible by car. On Belegiding Tangkup waterfall but they able to pass through it. “Hopefully, the gov-itself. This tourist gan and Lemukih village, also choose toto swim in the pool of into a priority agenda. attraction is so believed to be able motorcycle or mountain bike Sawan it takes about decided shorten it to Tangkup waterfall ernment will be able to provide assistance subdistrict. to the name to stimulate domestic and foreign 15 minutes, and on foot it takesa botu waterfall.

40 to make it easier to remember. “So,Related word that the road canofbethe widened.

With access To get to the themain location Chief of Kelampuak customary waterfall, claimed the resito Many visit because of its prisminutes from road.of Jambelegiding in Balinese means ‘high and Astawa to cars, there will be moretourists visitors. bangan waterfall, visitors simplyI Made village, Made Suka recent- dents name itpeople Jambangan because tineis nature.

In order to have more Attendant of Tangkup waterfall, slippery cliff’Astawa, ”, he said. complain that the road too narrow” walk along the path.

This journey ly encountered said that Jambangan the puddles under the waterfall values, the original atmosphere will Sunarta, accompanied by colleague, I Wayan Sunarta also explained that this tourist concluded Sunarta. (kmb)

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Team Sky rider Chris Froome of Britain holds a plaque as winner of both the Tour de France and Vuelta Tour of Spain after the last stage of the Vuelta between Arroyomolinos and Madrid, September 10, 2017.

Froome makes history as he is crowned Dutchchampion rider van Vuelta der Mark replaces Rossi for Aragon Michael van der Mark

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MADRID - Chris Froome became the first Briton to win the Vuelta a Espana and the third rider to win a double of the Tour de France and Vuelta in the same season when he finished the race by retaining his advantage over Vincenzo Nibali on Sunday.

MELBOURNE - Two weeks after declaring he lacked any dedication to tennis, Nick Kyrgios has pledged to fire up for Australia’s bid to reach the Davis Cup final. added.

NEW YORKplay - Rafa Nadalinisthechampion Australia Belgium semi-finalinin1988, Brussels this weekto 2003 the hungrier than Roger Federertheir and first is trip“He’s end, looking to secure to the made deciderchanges since their serve, he’s been varying more and likely to overhaul his Swiss rival’s win over Spain. alsoout taken grand An slam title tally to become injury-hampered Kyrgios he’s bowed of the thebackhand opening much round earlier as he doesn’t play as far the of most decorated player ever, the U.S. Open with an assortment of fines, a smashed racket from the baseline when the rally according to former world number and a tantrum, while burnishing his reputation as the tour’s most is in play. onetalented Mats Wilander. slacker. think he’s that he’s The“I’m Spanish juggernaut crushed not dedicated to the game at“Iall,” hethe toldlesson reporters at Flushalwaysregimen learningofand he’s always South Kevin Anderson an 6-3off-court ingAfrican Meadows, describing milkshakes, ice gonna be changing things because 6-3 creams 6-4 in aand one-sided Open games. walk-upU.S. basketball he has hunger to playthat the want perfinal on Sunday claim his “There aretoplayers out16th there that arethat more dedicated, fect every tennisday, match. major, leaving of better to get better,him that three striveshy to get the one-percenters.

“We’ve never had a hungrier Federer’s I’m notrecord. that guy.” player Federer Nadal andat TheFollowing two players each won two on from his admissions ofthan video gameand marathons I would say that Nadal is probably of the grand slams in 2017 and another a previous tournament, it was confessional to elicit groans much hungrier than Federer,” the withback his home performance Flushing fans where at exasperated still hope the 22-year-old can Meadows, knuckleNadal down.has already laid Swede added. utterofdominance down aInmarker 2018.

Davis for Cup, they can at least Nadal’s be confident something on apclay, which earned him record 10 “It was as easy as winning the proaching a full-blooded performance from Kyrgios,awho loves French titles, means that French Openaspect for Nadal. the team of the These competition andOpen played a leading rolehein is likely to prevail again at Roland guys are not even close, but he Australia’s quarter-final victory over the United States in April. while has Federer’s might didn’t Kyrgios’s play one player in the top commitment to theGarros tournament grownage in impora concern.other half-hearted talent, 20,”tance Wilander, at the U.S. Open since Bernard Tomic, the country’s Nadalahas time on hisof side as he as an Eurosport, hasanalyst crashedforout of the topsaid 100 through combination missing willhard. turn 32 next year while Federer in his daily chat and withnot Reuters on very tournaments training his 37thKyrgios birthday.

Sunday.

“Davis Cup has done wonderswill forcelebrate me this year,” said.

“I think that Nadal a very “But somebody’s gotta be the “It’s really made me find that love again for just has being with good chance catchisn’t Roger bebestthe player the having world and Rafa guysinand some fun, knowing that to tennis all bad, cause he’s gonna win the French Nadal is the best player in the knowing that you can have some fun with it.” again atagainst least once or twice world.Kyrgios There’s nothing you canAustralia’s do Open charge will spearhead a strong Beland suddenly you’re one or two to hurt him when they play on slow gium team featuring world number 12 David Goffin. hard courts. away,” The last time Australia reached the said final,Wilander.

Lleyton Hewitt, the “Doand wefittingly, think thathe Federer is go“Maybe you’d have to current team captain, wasgointo his prime will oversee ing to win another slam next year someone like Novak Djokovic to the country’s best chance of adding to its 28 titles in over a decade. when he turns 37?

I don’t know. maybeFormer beat him.” world number one Hewitt, a revered Davis Cup servant can winout another one in maybe Djokovic, as well his credited fellow for“He in Australia, has as been bringing the best Kyrbut Nadal has another four or five multiple grand slam champions gios. (rtr) Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray, years and people are wrong when skipped the tournament because they think that he’s physically wearing himself down.” of injury.

Nadal, instead, is using his time “Nadal’s playing better than he ever has,” Wilander, a U.S. Open off to further improve. (rtr)

palace in Madrid, while his Trek Froome and Nibali crossed the Julie Harrington.

“To win the Tour de France and Segafredo team mates jokingly Madrid finish line together, allowing Team Sky rider Froome to stay Vuelta a Espana in the same year urged him to postpone his imminent two minutes 15 seconds ahead of puts him up there with the best retirement, chanting: “One more the Italian after the processional, Grand Tour riders in the history year for Alberto”.

“I don’t have words to explain of the sport. The cycling commu117.5-km stage.

LONDON - Dutch superbike rider van Mark great feeling injured I have inItalian this moment, in Michael this country andder indeed thewillthereplace Italian Matteo Trentin took nity it was incredible, to seeonallSept. the areMotoGP extremelyworld proud championship the stage victory, his the fourth of whole Valentino Rossi for Aragon roundnation of the in Spain fans at the finish line, to be here this year’s Vuelta, butMonday. narrowly of him.”

24, Yamaha said on Although the general classifica- in my home city,” Contador told missed out to Froome on the Rossi brokeforhisthe legpoints in a training himvictory at the 14th of theFroome season reporters. had decided to seek a replacement was round in the bag, green jersey clas- tion accident on an off-road bike at the did at the Aragon circuit. the company’s ownand poolthe of “I passed all the cars notMotorland let up in the final stage and within sification. endFroome of August missed San joined Thethe Dutch rider willatbethe making contracted riders. was only for me. After 15 bunch sprint end, road is theand third cyclistthe to win Marino Grand Prix atinMisano in coming his debut in the class and hard“Ityears is never easy this to step in to of fighting is a very 11th, the premier best finish of the the Tour and the Vuelta the same eastern Italy at theAnquetil weekend. has never ridden a MotoGP bike special replace another rider andI even more day, a dream; couldn’t classification group, with year, after Jacques in 1963 general did notinreplace before. Ilnur He previously competed difficult to replace Rossi, wished for a Valentino better goodbye Zakarin, third overall, have andYamaha Bernard Hinault 1978. the Russian 38-year-old world in seven 125cc (now Moto3) races than but we believe that Michael has all this.” and runner-up Nibali 22nd.

He is alsonine thetimes first to winchamboth 18th pion for that1995 race.when the Vuelta in 2010 and the 2011 Dutch Moto2 theThe credentials do Spaniardand saidexperience he had no to secraces since making progress round. a good job,” about he added. ond thoughts calling time on SERENADED was“Rossi shiftedisfrom its good old start date CONTADOR with rehabilitation process.

He is also a threecame timesinwinner rider Marc career andSpanish alluded to the dareAlberto Contador seven his Honda’s in latehis April to late August, when However, it in is Spain expected that he seconds of the Suzuka endur- devil Marquez, thehereigning champion, attitude is renowned for. behind eight in the hours final profestemperatures are at their will notand be able to extra compete again ance race and raced ata day the SpanAndrea Dovizioso, “I Italy’s said when I started that I stage of has his career after and highest put an strain on sional before the Grand Prix of Japan at winning ish circuit timeslast previously for Ducati, are tied at the of to finish at the top top level theseven punishing moun- wanted riders. the“What Twin Ring Motegi, held from withstage World Superbikes and other and the Ichampionship after Sunday’s think now it’s the (right) moat the Alto de l’Angliru Chris Froome has tain Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports October 13-15,” in a to support series. race at Misano with rounds ment.

I think I gave thefive maximum bow out in style. achieved over theYamaha last 12 said months REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Nick Kyrgios of Australia gestures against John Millman of statement.

Yamaha’s managing director Lin in remaining. every race in all these 15 years, The three-time Vuelta winner has cemented his place as one of Nadal(not of Spain holds after Australia pictured) onthe daytrophy three of the defeating U.S. OpenKevin tennis hard and I did and it with serenaded Spanish Britain’s greatest sportsmen,” said was Van der Mark, 24, will have Jarvis said thebyteam wassupportobliged I trained Rossivery is fourth overall 42 Rafael Anderson of South Africa. tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. heart,” he (rtr) said. (rtr) on the podium by the race Cibeles British chief executive Rossi’s Cycling’s usual pit crew working with ers to enter two bikes for and my points adrift.

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West Ham win 2-0 to give Bilic perfect birthday gift LONDON - West Ham United claimed their first points of the season by beating promoted Huddersfield Town 2-0 on Monday, giving some breathing space to under-fire coach Slaven Bilic who could finally celebrate his birthday.

A deflected strike by Pedro Obiang in the 72nd minute and a goal from Andre Ayew five minutes later, when he stabbed home a loose ball from close range after a corner, were enough to end Huddersfield’s unbeaten start to the season.

West Ham were playing their first home game of the campaign after having to travel for their opening three matches because the stadium they moved into last season had been used for the world athletics championships in August.

“I’ve felt the pressure for a whole year now. It is maybe not

Paris St Germain’s Neymar during training

logical for me to be under pressure after three games but it is modern football,” said Bilic who was 49 on Monday.

“I am happy for the lads and for the club. We started with three away games and three defeats and this was a must-win game.

“We had a gameplan and from the first moment we were on the front foot. We stopped them from creating anything. We got our reward, a little bit lucky for the first goal but overall we deserved it.

“It is my birthday today and this is a great, great present for me,” added the delighted Croatian.

The win took West Ham off the bottom of the table and up to 18th place, still in the relegation zone, while Huddersfield stay sixth with seven points from their four games. (rtr)

REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Champions League ‘a big objective’ for PSG, says Emery

Paris St Germain manager Unai Emery believes his side face increased pressure to deliver success in the Champions League following their transfer splurge ahead of the season.

PSG signed Brazil’s Neymar for a world record fee of 222 million euros ($265.40 million) during the off-season and also recruited Kylian Mbappe on loan from AS Monaco. Mbappe is expected to make his move permanent in 12 months for a reported 180 million euros.

PSG have never won the Champions League title, nor made the semi-finals since 1995, but expectations have risen since they were bought by Qatari Sports Investment in 2011 and won four of their six Ligue 1 titles since then.

They have not, however, progressed beyond the quarter-finals in Europe’s premier intercontinental club competition since the acquisition and Emery said those results now take precedence. “I know it is a big

objective for the club, but we are doing and feeling well, the players are doing well but I know it will be difficult,” Emery told reporters ahead of their clash with Scottish champions Celtic.

“I know I have a lot of responsibility because I have a lot of good players at my disposal and there are some good teams in the Champions League, and Celtic is one of them. “I don’t know (if PSG are favourites), but with the players and quality we have we should get close this year.” PSG would be wary of Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic side, who are unbeaten in 54 domestic matches.

The Scottish side failed to reach the Champions League knockout stages last season but picked up two draws against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

“Preparation is everything. We have prepared well all week but we must give Celtic the respect they deserve,” Emery added. “We are aiming to go far.

The atmosphere is incredible and they try to share the pressure together. It will be difficult but we are ready.” (rtr)

Liverpool to appeal length of Mane’s ban - reports

Liverpool will appeal the length of Sadio Mane’s three-match ban after he was sent off during last Saturday’s 5-0 defeat by Manchester City, according to multiple British media reports.

The Senegal forward incurred a direct red card for a high challenge on City goalkeeper Ederson in the 37th minute and is set to miss Saturday’s league game against Burnley and two upcoming games at Leicester City, one in the league and one in the League Cup. Liverpool will not appeal the 25-year-old’s dismissal but believe a three-match ban is too harsh for the incident. If successful, the ban could be reduced by one or two games.

The English Football Association (FA) have been informed of the Merseyside club’s appeal and an independent regulatory commission will hear the case later on Tuesday, provided they receive all the evidence in advance, according to The Times. (rtr)

Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is shown a red card by referee Jon Moss

FA to increase World Cup cyber security over hacking concerns

The English Football Association will increase cyber security for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after hacking attacks by a group suspected of links to a Russian spy agency, media reports said.

The FA has written a letter to soccer’s governing body FIFA expressing its concerns about sensitive information such as injuries, strategies and tactics being leaked before matches during the World Cup, British newspapers said.

England players and staff have been advised not to use public WiFi in Russia, including the connections provided at the team hotel.

According to media reports, the FA has also strengthened firewalls, introduced encrypted passwords and have strict guidelines for players regarding social media. The FA could not immediately be reached

Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic

for comment.

England, who lead Group F with 20 points, can seal their participation in the World Cup with a win over Slovenia in their penultimate qualifying match at Wembley on Oct. 5.

Hacking group Fancy Bears in August leaked anti-doping information regarding footballers and said more than 150 players failed drug tests in 2015. Athletics governing body the IAAF said in April it had suffered a cyber attack that it believed compromised information about athletes’ medical records.

The group has been linked by Western governments and security experts to a Russian spy agency blamed for some of the cyber operations during the 2016 U.S. election. Russia has denied meddling in

the election.

“We can confirm the FA has sent a letter to FIFA related to the Fancy Bears attack. In its reply, FIFA has informed the FA that (it) remains committed to preventing security attacks in general,” a FIFA spokesman was quoted as saying by British media.

“With respect to the Fancy Bears attack in particular, it is presently investigating the incident to ascertain whether FIFA’s infrastructure was compromised,” the spokesman added.

The spokesman was quoted as saying FIFA was relying on expert advice from third parties on computer security.

“It is for this reason that FIFA cannot and does not provide any computer security advice to third parties,” the spokesman said. (rtr)

Chapecoense part ways with second coach in two months SAO PAULO - Chapecoense parted company with their second coach in two months on Monday, releasing Vinicius Eutropio after a barren run that left them third from bottom of Brazil’s Serie A table.

“Chapecoense, in agreement with coach Vinicius Eutropio, announce that he is no longer in charge of the team,” the club said in a statement on Monday.

Eutropio took over in July, seven months after Vagner Mancini was hired to rebuild the club following the Medellin air disaster.

A plane carrying the team to Colombia to play Atletico Nacional in the final of the Copa Sudamericana crashed into a mountainside outside Medellin on Nov. 29. All but six of the 77 people on board perished.

Chapcoense won just three of their 12 league games under Eutropio and are in danger of relegation from the league in which the bottom four clubs go down. (rtr)

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West Ham win 2-0 to give Bilic perfect birthday gift LONDON - West Ham United claimed their first points of the season by beating promoted Huddersfield Town 2-0 on Monday, giving some breathing space to under-fire coach Slaven Bilic who could finally celebrate his birthday.

A deflected strike by Pedro Obiang in the 72nd minute and a goal from Andre Ayew five minutes later, when he stabbed home a loose ball from close range after a corner, were enough to end Huddersfield’s unbeaten start to the season.

West Ham were playing their first home game of the campaign after having to travel for their opening three matches because the stadium they moved into last season had been used for the world athletics championships in August.

“I’ve felt the pressure for a whole year now. It is maybe not

Paris St Germain’s Neymar during training

logical for me to be under pressure after three games but it is modern football,” said Bilic who was 49 on Monday.

“I am happy for the lads and for the club. We started with three away games and three defeats and this was a must-win game.

“We had a gameplan and from the first moment we were on the front foot. We stopped them from creating anything. We got our reward, a little bit lucky for the first goal but overall we deserved it.

“It is my birthday today and this is a great, great present for me,” added the delighted Croatian.

The win took West Ham off the bottom of the table and up to 18th place, still in the relegation zone, while Huddersfield stay sixth with seven points from their four games. (rtr)

REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Champions League ‘a big objective’ for PSG, says Emery

Paris St Germain manager Unai Emery believes his side face increased pressure to deliver success in the Champions League following their transfer splurge ahead of the season.

PSG signed Brazil’s Neymar for a world record fee of 222 million euros ($265.40 million) during the off-season and also recruited Kylian Mbappe on loan from AS Monaco. Mbappe is expected to make his move permanent in 12 months for a reported 180 million euros.

PSG have never won the Champions League title, nor made the semi-finals since 1995, but expectations have risen since they were bought by Qatari Sports Investment in 2011 and won four of their six Ligue 1 titles since then.

They have not, however, progressed beyond the quarter-finals in Europe’s premier intercontinental club competition since the acquisition and Emery said those results now take precedence. “I know it is a big

objective for the club, but we are doing and feeling well, the players are doing well but I know it will be difficult,” Emery told reporters ahead of their clash with Scottish champions Celtic.

“I know I have a lot of responsibility because I have a lot of good players at my disposal and there are some good teams in the Champions League, and Celtic is one of them. “I don’t know (if PSG are favourites), but with the players and quality we have we should get close this year.” PSG would be wary of Brendan Rodgers’s Celtic side, who are unbeaten in 54 domestic matches.

The Scottish side failed to reach the Champions League knockout stages last season but picked up two draws against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City.

“Preparation is everything. We have prepared well all week but we must give Celtic the respect they deserve,” Emery added. “We are aiming to go far.

The atmosphere is incredible and they try to share the pressure together. It will be difficult but we are ready.” (rtr)

Liverpool to appeal length of Mane’s ban - reports

Liverpool will appeal the length of Sadio Mane’s three-match ban after he was sent off during last Saturday’s 5-0 defeat by Manchester City, according to multiple British media reports.

The Senegal forward incurred a direct red card for a high challenge on City goalkeeper Ederson in the 37th minute and is set to miss Saturday’s league game against Burnley and two upcoming games at Leicester City, one in the league and one in the League Cup. Liverpool will not appeal the 25-year-old’s dismissal but believe a three-match ban is too harsh for the incident. If successful, the ban could be reduced by one or two games.

The English Football Association (FA) have been informed of the Merseyside club’s appeal and an independent regulatory commission will hear the case later on Tuesday, provided they receive all the evidence in advance, according to The Times. (rtr)

Action Images via Reuters/Lee Smith

Liverpool’s Sadio Mane is shown a red card by referee Jon Moss

FA to increase World Cup cyber security over hacking concerns

The English Football Association will increase cyber security for the 2018 World Cup in Russia after hacking attacks by a group suspected of links to a Russian spy agency, media reports said.

The FA has written a letter to soccer’s governing body FIFA expressing its concerns about sensitive information such as injuries, strategies and tactics being leaked before matches during the World Cup, British newspapers said.

England players and staff have been advised not to use public WiFi in Russia, including the connections provided at the team hotel.

According to media reports, the FA has also strengthened firewalls, introduced encrypted passwords and have strict guidelines for players regarding social media. The FA could not immediately be reached

Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic

for comment.

England, who lead Group F with 20 points, can seal their participation in the World Cup with a win over Slovenia in their penultimate qualifying match at Wembley on Oct. 5.

Hacking group Fancy Bears in August leaked anti-doping information regarding footballers and said more than 150 players failed drug tests in 2015. Athletics governing body the IAAF said in April it had suffered a cyber attack that it believed compromised information about athletes’ medical records.

The group has been linked by Western governments and security experts to a Russian spy agency blamed for some of the cyber operations during the 2016 U.S. election. Russia has denied meddling in

the election.

“We can confirm the FA has sent a letter to FIFA related to the Fancy Bears attack. In its reply, FIFA has informed the FA that (it) remains committed to preventing security attacks in general,” a FIFA spokesman was quoted as saying by British media.

“With respect to the Fancy Bears attack in particular, it is presently investigating the incident to ascertain whether FIFA’s infrastructure was compromised,” the spokesman added.

The spokesman was quoted as saying FIFA was relying on expert advice from third parties on computer security.

“It is for this reason that FIFA cannot and does not provide any computer security advice to third parties,” the spokesman said. (rtr)

Chapecoense part ways with second coach in two months SAO PAULO - Chapecoense parted company with their second coach in two months on Monday, releasing Vinicius Eutropio after a barren run that left them third from bottom of Brazil’s Serie A table.

“Chapecoense, in agreement with coach Vinicius Eutropio, announce that he is no longer in charge of the team,” the club said in a statement on Monday.

Eutropio took over in July, seven months after Vagner Mancini was hired to rebuild the club following the Medellin air disaster.

A plane carrying the team to Colombia to play Atletico Nacional in the final of the Copa Sudamericana crashed into a mountainside outside Medellin on Nov. 29. All but six of the 77 people on board perished.

Chapcoense won just three of their 12 league games under Eutropio and are in danger of relegation from the league in which the bottom four clubs go down. (rtr)

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Tangkup waterfall, Water source flows from five springs

BANGLI - The Tangkup waterfall at- Gentos, said on Saturday (May 13) that the attraction is managed by the local ‘tourism traction located at Undisan Kelod hamlet, waterfall that has only been open to the awareness group” (Porkdawis). Before that Undisan, Tembuku, Bangli, has yet to be public for a year and a half, continues to be the waterfall attraction had been managed known to many people as it has only been promoted and have improvements made to it by the Undisan Kelod customary youth club. operating as a tourist attraction for about a so that people will keep coming in the future. Because so many local youths have left the year and a half. Since it opened to the public, “This tourist attraction officially opened to village for either work or further education, both local and foreign tourists have been the public on August 17, 2015”, said Sunarta. the management of the waterfall was taken coming to enjoy the crystal Sunarta added that there has been a grad- over by the Pordawis.

The Tangkup waterfall attraction lo- ual increase in the number of both local and The funds generated from the entrance cated at Undisan Kelod hamlet, Undisan, foregin visitors who have come to enjoy the tickets, are used to construct supporting Tembuku, Bangli, has yet to be known to waterfalls and steep cliff, since it opened. “On structures such as a guard post, toilets and SINGARAJA - Tourist objects requires littlethere caution because it waterfall tourist attraction startarewho so wide many people as it has only been operating average are about 6-8 visitors per dayis achanging rooms fro visitors comewith to the base getting relying on attraction natural beauty remainhas steep terrain. to be developed The the waterfalls are similar as a tourist for about a year and and atand least slippery on visitor per day but oning religious melukatindependently. (purification rite).conical.

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by Jambangan waterfall. to enjoy the crystal clear waterfall and tovisitors do adding thatpaid the entrance fee is IDRgli) 5,000 for this enough funds, they will make imTamblang village, Kubutambahan. at the location.

Nature at this waeasy to be reached by visitors.

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40 to make it easier to remember. “So,Related word that the road canofbethe widened.

With access To get to the themain location Chief of Kelampuak customary waterfall, claimed the resito Many visit because of its prisminutes from road.of Jambelegiding in Balinese means ‘high and Astawa to cars, there will be moretourists visitors. bangan waterfall, visitors simplyI Made village, Made Suka recent- dents name itpeople Jambangan because tineis nature.

In order to have more Attendant of Tangkup waterfall, slippery cliff’Astawa, ”, he said. complain that the road too narrow” walk along the path.

This journey ly encountered said that Jambangan the puddles under the waterfall values, the original atmosphere will Sunarta, accompanied by colleague, I Wayan Sunarta also explained that this tourist concluded Sunarta. (kmb)

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Team Sky rider Chris Froome of Britain holds a plaque as winner of both the Tour de France and Vuelta Tour of Spain after the last stage of the Vuelta between Arroyomolinos and Madrid, September 10, 2017.

Froome makes history as he is crowned Dutchchampion rider van Vuelta der Mark replaces Rossi for Aragon Michael van der Mark

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MADRID - Chris Froome became the first Briton to win the Vuelta a Espana and the third rider to win a double of the Tour de France and Vuelta in the same season when he finished the race by retaining his advantage over Vincenzo Nibali on Sunday.

MELBOURNE - Two weeks after declaring he lacked any dedication to tennis, Nick Kyrgios has pledged to fire up for Australia’s bid to reach the Davis Cup final. added.

NEW YORKplay - Rafa Nadalinisthechampion Australia Belgium semi-finalinin1988, Brussels this weekto 2003 the hungrier than Roger Federertheir and first is trip“He’s end, looking to secure to the made deciderchanges since their serve, he’s been varying more and likely to overhaul his Swiss rival’s win over Spain. alsoout taken grand An slam title tally to become injury-hampered Kyrgios he’s bowed of the thebackhand opening much round earlier as he doesn’t play as far the of most decorated player ever, the U.S. Open with an assortment of fines, a smashed racket from the baseline when the rally according to former world number and a tantrum, while burnishing his reputation as the tour’s most is in play. onetalented Mats Wilander. slacker. think he’s that he’s The“I’m Spanish juggernaut crushed not dedicated to the game at“Iall,” hethe toldlesson reporters at Flushalwaysregimen learningofand he’s always South Kevin Anderson an 6-3off-court ingAfrican Meadows, describing milkshakes, ice gonna be changing things because 6-3 creams 6-4 in aand one-sided Open games. walk-upU.S. basketball he has hunger to playthat the want perfinal on Sunday claim his “There aretoplayers out16th there that arethat more dedicated, fect every tennisday, match. major, leaving of better to get better,him that three striveshy to get the one-percenters.

“We’ve never had a hungrier Federer’s I’m notrecord. that guy.” player Federer Nadal andat TheFollowing two players each won two on from his admissions ofthan video gameand marathons I would say that Nadal is probably of the grand slams in 2017 and another a previous tournament, it was confessional to elicit groans much hungrier than Federer,” the withback his home performance Flushing fans where at exasperated still hope the 22-year-old can Meadows, knuckleNadal down.has already laid Swede added. utterofdominance down aInmarker 2018.

Davis for Cup, they can at least Nadal’s be confident something on apclay, which earned him record 10 “It was as easy as winning the proaching a full-blooded performance from Kyrgios,awho loves French titles, means that French Openaspect for Nadal. the team of the These competition andOpen played a leading rolehein is likely to prevail again at Roland guys are not even close, but he Australia’s quarter-final victory over the United States in April. while has Federer’s might didn’t Kyrgios’s play one player in the top commitment to theGarros tournament grownage in impora concern.other half-hearted talent, 20,”tance Wilander, at the U.S. Open since Bernard Tomic, the country’s Nadalahas time on hisof side as he as an Eurosport, hasanalyst crashedforout of the topsaid 100 through combination missing willhard. turn 32 next year while Federer in his daily chat and withnot Reuters on very tournaments training his 37thKyrgios birthday.

Sunday.

“Davis Cup has done wonderswill forcelebrate me this year,” said.

“I think that Nadal a very “But somebody’s gotta be the “It’s really made me find that love again for just has being with good chance catchisn’t Roger bebestthe player the having world and Rafa guysinand some fun, knowing that to tennis all bad, cause he’s gonna win the French Nadal is the best player in the knowing that you can have some fun with it.” again atagainst least once or twice world.Kyrgios There’s nothing you canAustralia’s do Open charge will spearhead a strong Beland suddenly you’re one or two to hurt him when they play on slow gium team featuring world number 12 David Goffin. hard courts. away,” The last time Australia reached the said final,Wilander.

Lleyton Hewitt, the “Doand wefittingly, think thathe Federer is go“Maybe you’d have to current team captain, wasgointo his prime will oversee ing to win another slam next year someone like Novak Djokovic to the country’s best chance of adding to its 28 titles in over a decade. when he turns 37?

I don’t know. maybeFormer beat him.” world number one Hewitt, a revered Davis Cup servant can winout another one in maybe Djokovic, as well his credited fellow for“He in Australia, has as been bringing the best Kyrbut Nadal has another four or five multiple grand slam champions gios. (rtr) Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray, years and people are wrong when skipped the tournament because they think that he’s physically wearing himself down.” of injury.

Nadal, instead, is using his time “Nadal’s playing better than he ever has,” Wilander, a U.S. Open off to further improve. (rtr)

palace in Madrid, while his Trek Froome and Nibali crossed the Julie Harrington.

“To win the Tour de France and Segafredo team mates jokingly Madrid finish line together, allowing Team Sky rider Froome to stay Vuelta a Espana in the same year urged him to postpone his imminent two minutes 15 seconds ahead of puts him up there with the best retirement, chanting: “One more the Italian after the processional, Grand Tour riders in the history year for Alberto”.

“I don’t have words to explain of the sport. The cycling commu117.5-km stage.

LONDON - Dutch superbike rider van Mark great feeling injured I have inItalian this moment, in Michael this country andder indeed thewillthereplace Italian Matteo Trentin took nity it was incredible, to seeonallSept. the areMotoGP extremelyworld proud championship the stage victory, his the fourth of whole Valentino Rossi for Aragon roundnation of the in Spain fans at the finish line, to be here this year’s Vuelta, butMonday. narrowly of him.”

24, Yamaha said on Although the general classifica- in my home city,” Contador told missed out to Froome on the Rossi brokeforhisthe legpoints in a training himvictory at the 14th of theFroome season reporters. had decided to seek a replacement was round in the bag, green jersey clas- tion accident on an off-road bike at the did at the Aragon circuit. the company’s ownand poolthe of “I passed all the cars notMotorland let up in the final stage and within sification. endFroome of August missed San joined Thethe Dutch rider willatbethe making contracted riders. was only for me. After 15 bunch sprint end, road is theand third cyclistthe to win Marino Grand Prix atinMisano in coming his debut in the class and hard“Ityears is never easy this to step in to of fighting is a very 11th, the premier best finish of the the Tour and the Vuelta the same eastern Italy at theAnquetil weekend. has never ridden a MotoGP bike special replace another rider andI even more day, a dream; couldn’t classification group, with year, after Jacques in 1963 general did notinreplace before. Ilnur He previously competed difficult to replace Rossi, wished for a Valentino better goodbye Zakarin, third overall, have andYamaha Bernard Hinault 1978. the Russian 38-year-old world in seven 125cc (now Moto3) races than but we believe that Michael has all this.” and runner-up Nibali 22nd.

He is alsonine thetimes first to winchamboth 18th pion for that1995 race.when the Vuelta in 2010 and the 2011 Dutch Moto2 theThe credentials do Spaniardand saidexperience he had no to secraces since making progress round. a good job,” about he added. ond thoughts calling time on SERENADED was“Rossi shiftedisfrom its good old start date CONTADOR with rehabilitation process.

He is also a threecame timesinwinner rider Marc career andSpanish alluded to the dareAlberto Contador seven his Honda’s in latehis April to late August, when However, it in is Spain expected that he seconds of the Suzuka endur- devil Marquez, thehereigning champion, attitude is renowned for. behind eight in the hours final profestemperatures are at their will notand be able to extra compete again ance race and raced ata day the SpanAndrea Dovizioso, “I Italy’s said when I started that I stage of has his career after and highest put an strain on sional before the Grand Prix of Japan at winning ish circuit timeslast previously for Ducati, are tied at the of to finish at the top top level theseven punishing moun- wanted riders. the“What Twin Ring Motegi, held from withstage World Superbikes and other and the Ichampionship after Sunday’s think now it’s the (right) moat the Alto de l’Angliru Chris Froome has tain Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports October 13-15,” in a to support series. race at Misano with rounds ment.

I think I gave thefive maximum bow out in style. achieved over theYamaha last 12 said months REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Nick Kyrgios of Australia gestures against John Millman of statement.

Yamaha’s managing director Lin in remaining. every race in all these 15 years, The three-time Vuelta winner has cemented his place as one of Nadal(not of Spain holds after Australia pictured) onthe daytrophy three of the defeating U.S. OpenKevin tennis hard and I did and it with serenaded Spanish Britain’s greatest sportsmen,” said was Van der Mark, 24, will have Jarvis said thebyteam wassupportobliged I trained Rossivery is fourth overall 42 Rafael Anderson of South Africa. tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. heart,” he (rtr) said. (rtr) on the podium by the race Cibeles British chief executive Rossi’s Cycling’s usual pit crew working with ers to enter two bikes for and my points adrift.

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“I wanted to cry, but this is what it is, this is life,” Melida Hernandez, 67, who had ridden out the storm at a nearby church, said as she gazed at the ruins of her dwelling, split in two by a fallen tree.

Severe flooding was reported on Monday in northeastern Florida, including Jacksonville, where police were rescuing residents from waist-deep water as the St. Johns River rose to levels unseen since 1846. “Stay inside. Go up. Not out,” Jacksonville’s website warned residents. “There is flooding throughout the city.” The city also warned residents to be wary of snakes and alligators driven into the floodwaters.

Before dawn on Monday, Florida National Guard troops and local firefighters rescued nearly 150 people from dozens of flooded homes in western Orlando and ferried them in large trucks and rescue launches to a shelter on higher ground. As Irma crossed into Georgia later in the day, packing sustained winds of 60 miles per hour (100 kph), the storm’s tidal surge unleashed flooding in coastal communities from Brunswick and Savannah, Georgia, to Charleston, South Carolina. In Charleston, waves crashed over the city’s Battery sea wall and filled downtown streets for blocks.

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A demonstrator holds a placard with a picture of French President Emmanuel Macron as he attends a national strike and protest against the government’s labour reforms in Marseille, France, September 12, 2017.

Hardliners to protest French labour reform after Macron chides “slackers”

PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron faces the first challenge on the streets to his business-friendly reform agenda on Tuesday, when workers from the hard-left CGT union march through French cities to protest against a loosening of labour regulations.

Sounding a call to the working class, Philippe Martinez, the head of the Communist Party-linked CGT, branded the reforms a “social coup d’etat” and took offence at his pledge to give no ground to “slackers”.

Labour unions have scuppered previous attempts to weaken France’s labour code, but this time there was comfort for Macron as two other unions, including the largest, the CFDT, declined to join the protests.

After weeks of negotiations, the government last month set out measures including a cap on payouts for dismissals judged unfair, and greater freedom for companies to hire and fire.

The reform makes no direct reference to the 35-hour week, a totem of the labour code, though it hands firms more flexibility to set pay and working conditions. The government plans to adopt the new measures, being implemented by decree, on Sept. 22.

During a trip to Athens on Friday, Macron told French business leaders: “I am fully determined and I won’t cede any ground, not to slackers, nor cynics,

nor hardliners.”

He said the “slackers” comment was aimed at those who had failed to push through reforms in the past, but many interpreted it as an attack on the unemployed or on workers making the most of job protection.

French workers have long cherished the rights enshrined in the labour code. But companies complain it has deterred investment and job creation and stymied economic growth. Unemployment has been above 9 percent for nearly a decade.

Macron’s reforms are being followed in Germany as a test of his resolve to reshape the euro zone’s second-biggest economy, a must if he is to win Berlin’s backing for broader reforms to the currency union.

The CGT is France’s second-biggest union, though its influence has been waning. Martinez said Tuesday’s nationwide protests were just the “first phase” and that more would follow. He called Macron’s reference to “slackers” an insult to workers.

CGT workers from the rail, oil and power sectors have said they will heed his call for strikes on Tuesday.

“The president should listen to the people, understand them, rather than cause divisions,” Martinez told France 2 television.

Macron himself was due in the French Caribbean territory of Saint Martin on Tuesday to survey the devastation wrought by Hurricane Irma. (rtr)

The storm claimed its first known U.S. fatality over the weekend in the Keys - a man found dead in a pickup truck that had crashed into a tree in high winds. At least one other possibly storm-related fatal car crash was reported on Sunday in Orange County, Florida. On Monday, two people were killed by falling trees in two Atlanta suburbs, according to local authorities. Some 6.5 million people, about one-third of Florida’s population, had been ordered from their homes ahead of Irma’s arrival, and more than 200,000 people sought refuge in about 700 shelters, according to state data. Scott urged evacuees all over the state to stay put for now rather than rush home, saying downed power lines, debris and other hazards abounded. “Don’t put any more lives at risk,” he said.

WITHOUT POWER

One of the biggest lingering problems was widespread power outages, with utilities reporting some 7.4 million homes and businesses without electricity in Florida and neighboring states. They said it could take weeks to fully restore service. Scott said 65 percent of Florida was without power. Travel into and out of the state likewise remained stymied. Miami International Airport, one of the busiest in the country, halted passenger flights through at least Monday.

Police in Miami-Dade County and Fort Lauderdale reported making 48 arrests for looting. The Keys were largely evacuated before the storm struck with winds of up to 130 mph (209 kph), and police established a checkpoint on Monday to keep displaced residents from returning while authorities work to restore power, water, fuel supplies and medical service. Some seeking re-entry argued with police who stopped them at the first of a series of bridges leading to the island chain.

Irma’s arrival in Florida came around two weeks after Hurricane Harvey claimed about 60 lives and caused property damage estimates as high as $180 billion after pummeling the Gulf Coasts of Texas and Louisiana with heavy rains and severe flooding. Insured property losses in Florida from Irma are expected to run from $20 billion to $40 billion, catastrophe modeling firm AIR Worldwide estimated.

That tally, lower than earlier forecasts of up to $50 billion in insured losses, helped spur a relief rally on Wall Street as fears eased that Irma would cut into U.S. economic growth. As shelters began to empty on Monday, some 7,000 people filed out of Germain Arena in Estero, south of Fort Myers. The crowd included Don Sciarretta, 73, and his 90-year-old friend, Elsie Johnston, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. “For the next storm, I’ll go somewhere on my own like a hotel or a friend’s house,” Sciarretta said. “I’m not going through this again.” (rtr)

Indonesian authorities foil smuggling of 10.39 kg meth from Malaysia

JAKARTA - A team comprising officers of the National Narcotic Agency (BNN), Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI), and West Kalimantans Custom and Excise Office foiled the smuggling of 10.39 kilograms (kg) of crystal methamphetamine from Malaysia into Indonesia.

“The operation was conducted following a tip-off received from people informing that there would be an attempt to smuggle crystal methamphetamine through the Malaysia and Indonesia border in Entikong by a drug courier PH,” BNN Chief Commissioner General Budi Waseso stated here, Tuesday. “Based on the tip-off, the joint team was formed to investigate,” he added. “On August 27, 2017, at 7:30 a.m. Western Indonesian Standard Time (WIB), the joint team caught PH at Batang Karang Street No. 6, Makkawing Market, Batang Tarang Sub-district, Sanggau District, West Kalimantan,” he stated.

PH was riding a motorcycle and was carrying 10.39 kg of meth at the time of arrest. At the same time, BNN officers also arrested M, another couri-

er and checker in Sungai Bengkayang Sub-district, West Kalimantan; DZ in Pontianak; and F in Kubu Raya.

I alias Dagor, who is believed to fund the drug network, was placed in detention at the Pontianak jail.

At least 51 thousand young men were saved, thanks to the team that foiled an attempt to smuggle 10.39 kg of meth, the BNN chief said.

Several drug trafficking activities were being controlled by convicts housed in Indonesias jails.

Most of the drugs smuggled into Indonesia came from China directly or first transited in Malaysia. Earlier, Chief of the TNI General Gatot Nurmantyo had warned that drugs pose no less a dangerous threat to the survival of the nation than terrorism. He stated that 15 thousand Indonesians die every year due to drugs, and the number had continued to rise over the years.

“According to information, 250 tons of methamphetamine have been smuggled from China into Indonesia.

A ton is sufficient for consumption by five million people. This is a serious threat to us,” he reiterated. (ant)

Indonesian Vice President ends visit to Kazakhstan

ASTANA - Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla ended his visit to Kazakhstan and left the country early Tuesday morning for the United States. During the visit to Kazakhstan, Kalla and Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev held a bilateral meeting to discuss efforts to improve bilateral relations, especially in the economic field. The two leaders agreed to encourage the two-way flow of trade and investment.

In terms of trade, Kazakstan has offered the use of the Astana-China rail network to overcome transportation and geographical constraints, given the fact that the country does not have a seaport. Earlier, Kalla had remarked that economic cooperation between Indonesia and Kazakhstan is still small, valued at only some US$25 million. On Tuesday morning, the Indonesian vice president and his entourage left Kazakhstan for the United States with a stopover at Dubai International Airport in the United Arab Emirates.

Kalla will attend the UN General Assembly in New York from September 18-23, 2017, and to seek support for Indonesias candidacy as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council for the period 2019-

2020. Indonesia has officially declared its nomination as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the period 2019-2020 at a diplomatic reception in Berlin, Germany, recently.

The reception was attended by over 500 invitees, including ambassadors from fellow countries, diplomatic corps, federal government officials, entrepreneurs, public figures, academics and media, according to a statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Berlin last Friday.

The Indonesian ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, Fauzi Bowo, said Indonesia was committed to bringing justice, lasting peace and world order. In the 1950s, Indonesia initiated the Asian-African Conference in Bandung, West Java.

The ambassador added that Indonesia was actively contributing to the United Nations programs in the form of peace keeping and conflict resolution, it being the 10th largest contributor to the peacekeeping mission with some 2,867 troops that would be upgraded to 4,000 personnel by 2019.

The election for the non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for 2019-2020 will be held in June next year. (ant)

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Indonesia’s Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati (C), Freeport McMoRan Chief Executive Officer Richard Adkerson (L) and Indonesia’s Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Ignasius Jonan chat before the start of a news conference at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Jakarta, Indonesia August 29, 2017.

Trade, investment agreements must not violate human rights

JAKARTA - The Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) stated that various trade and investment agreements that the Indonesian government signed with other countries must not violate human rights. “The protection of investment must not contradict the policy to meet human rights,” IGJ Executive Director Rachmi Hertanti stated here on Monday. Any trade agreement which allows a multinational company to influence internal policies is unacceptable, she noted.

She was referring to the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Indonesia and the European Union, which is now being negotiated.

The inclusion of investment chapter in the proposed CEPA will restrict the Indonesian governments capability to control public interests. The investment chapter includes a clause allowing foreign investors to sue the state if its public policy has a detrimental impact on their profit, she added.

Indonesia has received several investment claims

involving millions of dollars and has been forced to reduce the number of domestic development policies while at the same time ignoring tighter environmental protection regulation, she remarked.

“The assessment of impact on human rights must be conducted soon to guide the negotiations. The potential impact of CEPA also requires more transparent process and full involvement of the national parliament,” she explained.

The government has encouraged the conclusion of bilateral and multilateral cooperation agreements to increase non-oil/non-gas exports, which are expected to increase 5.6 percent this year. Trade Minister Enggartiasto Lukita stated that recently Indonesia was trying to conclude 16 cooperation agreements soon, and four of them will be concluded in relative short time. “We will conclude the cooperation agreements as soon as possible,” he revealed.

The four agreements are Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with Iran, Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IA-CEPA), European Free Trade Association (EFTA) CEPA, and bilateral cooperation with Chile, including Peru. (rtr)

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BUSINESS German economy to grow by more than 2 percent this year - BDI

BERLIN - The German economy is set to grow by more than 2 percent this year adjusted for calendar effects, which would be the strongest rate in six years, the BDI industry association said on Tuesday as it lifted its growth forecast for Europe’s biggest economy. The outlook followed a more muted message from the Economy Ministry, which said the economy could lose some momentum in the second half after powering ahead in the first six months.

Record-high employment, rising real wages and ultra-low borrowing costs are driving a consumerled upswing in the German economy that looks set to help Chancellor Angela Merkel win a fourth term in office in a federal election on Sept. 24.

The ministry, which has a reputation of giving more cautious outlooks, said in its monthly report that growth would continue in the second half. “However, the dynamics are likely to be somewhat weaker,” it said.

The ministry is so far sticking to its 2017 growth forecast of 1.5 percent unadjusted, which would translate into 1.8 percent on a calendaradjusted basis. But economists expect the government to raise that in its autumn outlook, due at the end of next month. Drawing its forecasts from its close links to more than 100,000 large, medium-sized and small firms from all branches of processing industry, which together employ more than 8 million employees, the BDI sees more upbeat figures.

“The German economy is picking up speed,” BDI said in its quarterly economic report. It now expects unadjusted gross domestic product (GDP) to expand by 1.8 percent this year, up from its previous estimate of 1.5 percent. “Adjusted for calendar effects, this corresponds with a growth rate of slightly more than 2 percent,” BDI said, adding the main reason for the improved outlook was the global recovery.

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Steel rolls are pictured at the plant of German steel company Salzgitter AG in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony on March 3, 2016.

RETAIL SECTOR In the first half of the year German exports rose by almost 4 percent, BDI said. “We also expect a similar expansion rate for the second half,” Germany’s biggest industry association, which has a track record of nailing the data, said. “In addition

to construction investment, equipment investment is also rising thanks to the high capacity utilisation in the industry,” it said.

The International Monetary Fund said in July it expected the German economy to grow by 1.8 percent in 2017 and by 1.6 percent in 2018.

This would be slightly below the 1.9 percent it achieved in 2016.

The ministry said private consumption would remain an important growth engine, but a somewhat clouded mood in the retail sector could prompt a slight cooling in the third quarter. The monthly report chimed with economic data published this month that showed feeble domestic demand drove a surprise fall in industrial orders in July, while industrial production flatlined. In addition, retail sales fell more than expected on the month in July, suggesting that household spending lost some momentum at the beginning of the third quarter.

The ministry said that overall business morale remained high and firms continued to hire new staff. “But employment growth could be somewhat slower. Also, production in manufacturing and construction could expand rather moderately,” it added.

The German economy grew 0.7 percent on the quarter in the first three months of the year and 0.6 percent from April to June, driven by increased household and state spending as well as higher investments in buildings and machinery.

“The net contribution of foreign trade to overall economic growth was slightly positive in the first half of the year,” the ministry said, adding that the robust labour market was fuelling domestic demand while the ECB’s low interest rates and the slightly cheaper oil prices were providing further impulses.(rtr)

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Kim in Beijing, said that countries should maintain free trade.

“There are increased positive factors in the global economy and signs of warming-up in some aspects.

But at the same time, the fragility persists and unstable and uncertain factors are still increasing,” Li told a joint news conference with the heads of international agencies.

“Free trade is a good medicine for resolving problems. Through

free trade, we can resolve many problems in the difficult recovery, help companies transform and give consumers more choices,” he said. Turning to China, Li said the economy would remain steady and continue to improve.

China’s economy grew a stronger-than-expected 6.9 percent in the first half, defying expectations of a slowdown and putting the country on pace to easily meet its

growth target of around 6.5 percent.

“Based on the growth trend in recent months, the economy will continue to maintain the trend seen in the first half,” Li said.

He also addressed China’s high leverage ratio, which has been the focus of a campaign by policymakers to control risks.

China’s leverage has stabilised and has even shown some declines, Li said. Li also reiterated China’s

pledge not to resort to competitive currency devaluation.

At the official local close on Monday, the onshore spot yuan had gained around 6.5 percent so far this year, about the same percentage loss it suffered in 2016.

The global economy is recovering, but could easily be derailed by policy uncertainty and the threat of protectionism, IMF chief Lagarde told the same briefing. (rtr)

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Gebug Ende, from Karangasem to Buleleng, A Dance to Invoke Rain

Various unique and interesting traditions can be found in North Bali. One of them is a tradition characterized by vivacious heroism remaining to exist in the community until these days. The ‘War of Rattan’ or better known as gebug ende can be found at Patas village, Gerokgak subdistrict. Actually, this tradition comes from the lava land (nickname of Karangasem, precisely from Seraya village).

By and large, this tradition is played when dry season arrives. At that time, people of Seraya have a religious cultural tradition to beg for rain. This tradition is played by two men, where the player hits each other with a rattan whip of two meters long.

It is accompanied with a piece of shield with a diameter of 60 cm made of dry cowhide tied to wooden frame.

Other than the players, in the arena of the game there are also two people serving as referee or pakembar.

Even though their body is hit by rattan, they are still happy and dance with joy. Meanwhile, the sound of the baleganjur gamelan music is played as a companion to heat up the atmosphere of “the war.” At the same time, the audience keeps cheering to give support to the one on one fight.

This gebug ende attraction is generally performed on the sidelines of breaks in the fields at noon or evening. It is commonly held prior to the planting season in the field. A coach

of gebug ende for children Wayan Nadi said that during dry season the tradition is held to appeal to God in order to bring down a rain. “This tradition is habitually held during dry seasons. If the rain late long in the season, gebug ende will be held.

Originally this tradition comes from the Seraya village, Karangasem,” he said.

A senior figure of Patas village, Ketut Koroh, said that if one of the players bleeds due to the blow of rattan stick, there is a possibility to rain. In short, according to the belief of Seraya people, the gebug game is held at this village to appeal to God for rain for the sake of agricultural purposes.

Apparently this tradition is not just to beg for rain. “If something bad happens, this gebug tradition can be held.

For example, there is uncontrollable pest attack, this gebug is the repellent.

After holding the gebug, by degrees the bad things will disappear and be

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back to normal as before. Whatever bad things are, if neutralized by this gebug game then it will certainly be destroyed. It is according to public belief,” he said.

This attraction usually takes place

in public places by inviting opponents at the village. Gebug game is played by two small children, adults and parents. Amid the current advancement of technology, the gebug tradition having existed in the Bali Aga era is

already almost extinct. So, we as the heir of the culture should duly boast and preserve its existence. It is the cultural journey of Gebug Ende from lava land to Panji Sakti land (the nickname of Buleleng district). (kmb)

Enjoy Beautiful Bali through Underwater Cultural Park on Samuh Beach

Nations should maintain free trade amid fragile world economy, China says

BEIJING - The world economy is showing positive signs but is still fragile and countries should rely on structural reforms, not quantitative easing, to support growth, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.

Li, who met with the heads of global bodies, including International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde and World Bank President Jim Yong

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Nusa Dua area is famous for its prestigious five-star hotel facilities.

This area is really managed professionally by the government of Badung. Other than offering luxurious hotels, this area also has a beach resort that is not less beautiful, namely the Segara Samuh Beach.

It is located right behind of Hotel

Bali Tropic Resort till Club Med. Visitors often call it by the name of Nusa Dua Beach because the beach lies in Nusa Dua area. Samuh Beach presents nature attraction in the form of beautiful sunrise like that on Sanur Beach area.

This beach is very friendly to children because it has little waves.

Sometimes there are no waves at all, so that many tourists allow their kids to play freely on this beach. If the sea water is receding, we can have a promenade as far as 100 m to the middle of the sea. Seeing the marine animals trapped in the puddles of seawater will add to the sensation of visitors to this Samuh Beach.

From this Segara Samuh Beach, we can see the green Island of Nusa Dharma. On this island, visitors can explore the track on foot or by cycling. For those who like surfing can go in as far as 200 meters from the beach to get suitable waves.

Those who like diving or snorkeling can try it on this beach. There is an underwater park named the Bali Underwater Cultural Park (BUCP) located about 500 meters from the Samuh Beach at a depth of 11 meters from sea level.

BUCP contains a collection of artificial reefs in the form of statues of dancer such as statues of Kecak Dance performance and characters of the Ramayana epic like Rama and Sita. The BUCP is intended to do conservation for the sake of marine biodiversity and Balinese culture. In addition to increasing the value of the arts, the statue also serves as a medium to grow new natural coral, so that the conservation of coral reef will be well preserved.

Other than for the growth of

coral reef, this statue also becomes the home to various fish, a new attraction of marine tourism objects as well as tourist destination promotion caring about the preservation of culture and environment. If visitors want to enjoy the beauty of the underwater, the submarine or snorkeling facilities. Fishing boats are available to take to the middle of the sea. They can be rented on Mengiat Beach whose location is not far from the Samuh Beach.

Not far from Segara Samuh Beach, there is a small island named the Peninsula Island which is famous for its water blow object (the waves hits the rocks and create the towering sparks). On this island, there is also jogging track like that in Nusa Dharma Island. Aside from enjoying the beautiful water blow, visitors can also try this track that directly leads to water blow.

The Samuh Beach tourism object has been equipped with spacious parking area, boat rental, bathroom / toilet, resting place and restaurant offering various menus. (kmb)

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Lovina Festival to feature culture and marine conservation

Security, not scandal, on agenda for Trump, Malaysia’s Najib

SINGARJA — The Lovina Festival 2017 will come again on September 14 to 19. This event does not only promote tourism potential owned by North Bali, but also becomes a good opportunity to do marine conservation. During the festival, there will be exhibition and cultural performance by the Lovina tourism buffer village. In the meantime, the conservation will be filled in with the release of turtle hatchlings as the result of independent breeding by fishermen on Penimbangan Beach.

Head of the Buleleng Tourism Office, Nyoman Sutrisna, explained on Monday (Sep. 11) that this year’s festival coincides with the arrival of 87 yachts from a number of countries in the world. The yachts will dock on Lovina Beach and during festival all the crews will enjoy tour package to some tourism villages like Sudaji, Sawan subdistrict, and Bali Aga village in Banjar subdistrict. More than 150 crews of the yachts will also be presented with some cultural attractions by the Lovina tourism buffer village.

The opening will be centered at Binaria Statue, Lovina, while cultural performances and exhibitions as well as a culinary booth will take place on Space Dive Beach and Lovina Beach Pier. “The crews’ arrival is due to promotion. Here, they are handled by travel agency.

Then, we welcome them with this festival activity. It is not for the first

arrival for the yacht crews, but they have been sailing frequently. Previously, they docked at Pemuteran and Banyuwedang,” he explained.

On the other hand, he said that foreign seafarers also do environmental preservation and marine conservation. One of the activities is the release of turtle hatchlings obtained from the independent breeding made by the Sari Segara Joint Business Group (KUB), Penimbangan village, Buleleng. In addition, it is also filled in with the coral reef conservation in Buleleng.

“Foreign tourists are very interested in the environmental conservation activities, so that we design an activity containing turtle hatchlings and cleanup of coral garden in our waters. In the future, it will be followed up with environmental conservation, in order to be able to attract more tourist visits,” he explained. (kmb38)

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Australian artist Scott Marsh completes a mural artwork featuring the likeness of former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott marrying himself in a wedding dress in the Sydney suburb of Redfern, Australia September 11, 2017.

Press conference The Lovina Festival 2017.

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Ro-ro ship comes into docking

Passengers of Nusa Penida-Padangbai appealed to use boat

Ro-ro ship

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SEMARAPURA — Passengers from Nusa Penida islands, Klungkung district, wishing to go to Padangbai Harbor, Karangasem, must temporarily use boat services. It is following the regular docking experienced by the ro-ro ship estimated to last up to one month ahead.

Head of the Klungkung Transportation Agency, I Nyoman Sucitra, said the only ro-ro ship was docked in Surabaya. It departed three days ago. The docking is not due to being out of order, but poses a mandatory activity held every year, like a roadworthy test on public transport. “It is allocated a budget worth IDR 1.6 billion and will last about a month,” he explained.

Amid such situation, the crossing services, especially for freights, are temporarily handled by the operation of two landing craft tanks. Then, passengers are encouraged to use the existing boat at traditional harbor.

“Temporarily, passengers wishing to cross can take advantage of boat available at traditional harbor,” he said.

He added that until now there have been no complaints related to such services. “Until now, it remains smooth and there are no complaints received,” he said. (kmb42)

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Australia kicks off weeks-long same-sex marriage ballot

SYDNEY - Australia on Tuesday launched a postal vote on whether to legalise same-sex marriage as a widely watched poll indicated the country would be overwhelmingly in support.

The non-compulsory ballot, which runs until the end of October, will determine whether Australia becomes the 25th country to legalise same-sex marriage, while also healing a rift in the government.

Despite securing 70 percent public support in an Ipsos/Fairfax poll on Tuesday, the issue of same-sex marriage had faced a political deadlock, only broken last week when the High Court gave the all-clear for the vote.

The poll illustrates why parliament should simply vote to approve same-sex marriage without holding the national ballot, opposition Labor leader Bill Shorten said.

“Change in this country only ever happens when people participate in the change,” Shorten told reporters in Canberra. “Please don’t leave this change to other people.”

The ballot of nearly 16 million people at a cost A$122 million ($97.86 million) will help Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull unite his Liberal-National coalition, which had been fractured over the issue throughout his two-year tenure.

Turnbull had been under pressure to resolve the impasse after two

previous efforts to hold a compulsory vote were rejected by the Senate, where the government is in the minority.

Frustrated progressive members said they would side with the opposition Labor Party to secure same-sex marriage if the PM could not finally resolve the issue, though some con-

servative lawmakers threatened to resign if Turnbull did not stick to a public vote, threatening the PM’s one-seat majority.

The impasse was eventually resolved when the High Court ruled the government could proceed with the non-compulsory vote, without Senate approval. (rtr)

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump is set to welcome Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak to the White House on Tuesday, a meeting expected to focus on security issues while steering clear of a U.S. investigation into a Malaysian corruption scandal.

The visit is important for Najib, who faces elections next year and wants to signal he is still welcome at the White House despite a criminal probe by the U.S. Justice Department into a state fund called 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB).

Najib founded the fund, which is facing money laundering probes in at least six countries including the United States, Switzerland and Singapore. He has denied any wrongdoing. The White House said it would not comment on the U.S. Department of Justice investigation.

“Investing in a long-term relationship between our countries, that in itself provides a foundation for us to address issues of concern, and that would include corruption and transparency,” a White House official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

Trump plans to talk with Najib about North Korea’s nuclear provocations, and ways the United States and Malaysia could do more to halt the expansion of Islamic State in southeast Asia, White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders told reporters on Monday.

The South China Sea will also be part of the talks, as will trade and investment, Sanders said.

Malaysia has increased military cooperation with the United States in the South China Sea, where it has overlapping claims with several countries.

“Malaysia is particularly anxious about the Chinese Navy’s activities off the coast of Sabah and Sarawak where state-owned Petronas is pumping oil and gas,” said Murray Hiebert, a southeast Asia expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.

Najib had once enjoyed close ties with Trump’s predecessor Barack Obama, playing golf with the Democratic president in Hawaii in 2014.

But relations cooled over the 1MDB scandal. The Justice Department sued to seize some $1.7 billion in assets it said were bought with misappropriated 1MDB funds.

The Obama administration had also become critical of a Malaysian government crackdown on the media and political opponents. (rtr)

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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Najib Razak looks on during the 60th Merdeka Day (Independence Day) celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia August 31, 2017.

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Japan trials driverless cars in bid to keep rural elderly on the move

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A man looks at the screen of his mobile phone in front of an Apple logo outside its store in Shanghai, China on July 30, 2017.

Apple set to unveil anniversary iPhone in major product launch CUPERTINO - A decade after then-CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone, Apple Inc on Tuesday is set to introduce a completely redesigned top-of-the-line iPhone along with two other new phones, as well as a big upgrade to the Apple Watch and a higher-definition Apple TV. The splashy launch event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple’s new Apple Park “spaceship” campus - widely considered to be the final product designed by Jobs, who died in 2011.

The new products and the holiday shopping season that follows are the most important for Apple in years.

The company has sold more than 1.2 billion iPhones over the past decade and ushered in the era of mobile computing, but last year suffered a substantial decline in revenue as many consumers rejected the iPhone 7 as being too similar to the iPhone 6.

Apple hopes the new high-end phone, expected to be called the iPhone X, will silence critics who say the company has lost its innovation edge. It features an edge-to-edge display with richer colors and facial recognition to unlock the phone without the need for a fingerprint reader or physical home button.

The two other models, expected to be called the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, are intended to update the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. They could also include some new features, such as a glass back similar to the iPhone 4 that would help facilitate wireless charging.

The phones are expected to come with a steep price tag. Bernstein analyst Toni Sacconaghi predicts the top-end model will cost $899, though other analysts expect it to cross the $1,000 threshold. That compares to a top base price of $769 for the iPhone 7 Plus prior.

Much of that added costs is driven by more expensive parts, like a higher-resolution display, 3D

sensors and more memory capacity. “Some of these components are just darned expensive. There’s just no doubt about that,” said Brian Blau, an Apple analyst at Gartner.

Blau expects Apple to keep several lower priced models in its lineup.

NISHIKATA - As the annual rice harvest begins this month in the Japanese town of Nishikata, the combines that usually putter along the sleepy roads lining its rice fields are giving way to a vehicle residents have never before seen, a driverless shuttle bus.

Japan is starting to experiment with self-driving buses in rural communities such as Nishikata, 115 km (71 miles) north of the capital, Tokyo, where elderly residents struggle with fewer bus and taxi services as the population ages and shrinks.

The swift advance of autonomous driving technology is prompting cities such as Paris and Singapore to experiment with such services, which could prove crucial in Japan, where populations are not only greying, but declining, in rural areas.

Japan could launch launch selfdriving services for remote communities by 2020, if the trials begun this month prove successful.

The government plans to turn highway rest stops into hubs from which to ferry the elderly to medical, retail and banking services.

“Smaller towns in Japan are greying even faster than cities, and there are just not enough workers to operate buses and taxis,” said Hiroshi Nakajima of mobile gaming software maker DeNA Co, which has branched into automo-

tive software.

“But there are a lot of service areas around the country, and they could serve as a hub for mobility services,” added Nakajima, the firm’s automotive director.

In the initial trials of the firm’s driverless six-seater Robot Shuttle, elderly residents of Nishikata, in Japan’s Tochigi prefecture, were transferred between a service area and a municipal complex delivering healthcare services.

The town mirrors Japan’s population profile, with roughly a third of its 6,300 residents aged 65 or more, up from about a quarter four years ago, while the population overall has shrunk 4.5 percent.

Daily bus services are limited to just a handful.

“I worry about not being able to go out when I’m no longer able to drive,” said one test rider, Shizu Yuzawa, adding that she would be open to using such a service.

“As people in towns become older and younger people move away, it’s going to become more difficult to get help getting around,” said the spry 77-year-old, who drives around in a mini-pick-up truck that belonged to her late husband.

The test also checked the vehicle’s operational safety in road conditions ranging from puddles to fallen debris, and if those crossing its path would react to the warning it emits. (rtr)

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Analysts also expect Apple to reveal a new Apple TV that operates at higher resolution than its previous set. The higher resolution could play into Apple’s efforts to court Hollywood, which have shifted into a higher gear recently with two high-profile executives hired away from Sony.

The company is also expected to reveal more details about the HomePod, its voice-activated home speaker that competes against Amazon.com Inc’s Echo devices and the Google Home speaker. Apple announced the HomePod in June and said it will ship in December.

Lastly, Apple is expected to announce a new version of the Apple Watch. Previous versions of the watch had to be tethered to a user’s phone in order to receive send or receive data, but the new version is expected to connect to wireless data networks just like a phone.

Apple does not say how many Apple Watches it sells.

Gene Munster, a veteran Apple watcher and analyst with Loup Ventures, believes the watch could double or even triple in sales because of the new connectivity.

But even a huge boom in one product will not move the company’s financials like the iPhone, which accounted for 63 percent of Apple’s $215 billion in sales last year. Even if Apple crushes rivals like Fitbit Inc and Garmin in smart watch sales, Apple remains the iPhone company.

“It’s a really big deal for the wearables category for Apple, but it’s not a big deal for the company,” Munster said. (rtr)

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Content procurement of Masceti Subak Museum worth IDR 6.5 billion GIANYAR - Procurement of the content for subak museum located around the Masceti Beach, Blahbatuh, is ensured to be realized before the end of this year. This considers the disbursement of the budget worth IDR 6.5 billion from amended national state budget (APBN) 2017. Currently, the use of the funds has entered tender stage.

Head of the Gianyar Culture Agency, Gusti Ngurah Wijana, through the Division Head of Cultural Heritage and Museum, Wayan Suda, said the funds from the ministry of culture and education of the RI amounting to IDR 6.5 billion is being processed through the procurement services unit (ULP). “Later on, this unit will inform the partner that can help the procurement of content for the museum,” he said when met on Wednesday (Sep. 6).

Suda said that procurement of the content includes agricultural equipment having a cultural heritage value.

To look for equipment aged 50 years has also been followed up by making data collection to a number of farmers in Gianyar. “Some properties have been available in the data. Then, they will be requested by the agency by giving compensation,” he explained.

He said the content also includes the procurement of dioramas featuring agricultural system in Gianyar. A Balinese traditional house will also equip the museum that remains to be made from clay. “Later on, there is also a Balinese ancient house. To be sure, it is different from the contemporary Balinese house,” he said.

All the contents describing about the local wealth of Gianyar will be packed using information technology, so that they will be more easily understood by visitors.

IBP/file “All displays will adopt information technology, but Procurement of the content for subak museum located around the Masceti Beach, Blahbatuh, is ensured its traditional spirit remains to be maintained,” he said. to be realized before the end of this year.

Suda said that procurement of all the contents using the budget worth IDR 6.5 billion has the deadline until identity of subak museum has been available in Tabanan. 27.5 billion,” he said.

December 15. Then, there are fears on the lack of partners “Our leadership is going to give slightly different idenBesides, this project also obtained budget from rethat dare to take the offer considering the time limit is tity because the name of subak museum has existed in gional budget of Gianyar in 2016 worth approximately short. “We are aware that it is not only Gianyar propos- Tabanan,” he said.

IDR 1.6 billion for workmanship of parking space. ing the assistance request to central government but also Suda reminded that physical construction of the subak Furthermore, this museum will be integrated with the the other regions throughout Indonesia. We cannot do museum uses the budget from central government started One-Day River Tour managed by the Gianyar tourism much after the budget is disbursed in the amended state in 2014. It was begun with building structures worth office. He said that in the draft, visitors will take day trip budget, while now the time limit is very short,” he said. about IDR 2 billion followed by a two-tiered structure in Gianyar district. The visit starts at the Subak Museum, As scheduled, the museum will be launched in Febru- in 2015 worth about IDR 10 billion. Finishing of the resumed with the exploration to Pakerisan River waterary 2018, before the term of office of Gianyar Regent, third stage was also funded by state budget in 2016 shed getting recognition as the World Cultural Heritage A.A. Gde Agung Bharata, ends. Related to the museum amounting IDR 9 billion. “They are added to the current from the UNESCO and ultimately ends with a culinary name, it will be reviewed again considering that the budget worth IDR 6.5 billion, so they totally cost IDR tour to Gianyar Market. (kmb35)

Suter residents start buying water as a result of drought

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Robot Shuttle, a driver-less, self driving bus, developed by Japan’s internet commerce and mobile games provider DeNA Co., drives past between rice stalk during an experimental trial with a self-driving bus in a community in Nishikata town, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan September 8, 2017. Picture taken September 8, 2017.

BANGLI - The impact of this year’s dry season has begun to be felt by residents of Suter village, Kintamani as people here have started having to buy expensive water. Water in the local tanks is running low.

Headman of Suter, Wayan Nyepeg, when contacted on Monday (Sep. 11) revealed that the impact of drought has been felt by residents for the last few weeks. The stocks of water in the reservoir and tanks are very low and in some cases empty. “Since 15 days ago, residents have started to purchase water. The water costs IDR 220,000 per truck containing 5,000-6,000 liters”, he explained.

One truck of water lasts the average family about 1 month. However larger families and local residents who are raising livestock need to buy water more often.

Nyepeg acknowledged that such condition are routinely faced by his village every year, adding that

this year is not especially severe. People have been able to buy water without having to line up. “So farm things are safe”, he said.

Section Head of Emergency and Logistics of the Bangli Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD), Ketut Agus Sutapa, when contacted separately said that although there has been a lack of rain, so far there have not been any water shortages reported by way of requests for water from the community as was the case in years past.”If there is a demand for water form the community, we are ready to serve” he explained.

Sutapa referred to data about the drought two years ago when some villages in Bangli such as Landih and Pengotan were categorized as ‘drought-prone’.

In Tembuku subdistrict, Yangapi and Suter are also considered prone to drought as is Abang Batudinding village in Kintamani. (kmb40)

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The water truck giving water to the people in Suter, Bangli

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Gunarsa’s House

Cremation of Gunarsa

Bade and ox sarcophagus made at home

Since master painter Nyoman Gunarsa died on September 10, the atmosphere at his home in Banda hamlet, Takmung, Banjarangkan has remained quiet the only activity going on so far is the cleanup of the yard. Friends and relatives have been coming by to express their condolences and number of wreathes from several public figures including Joko Widodo have also arrived. So far, there have been no preparations for the funeral ceremony. One of Gunarsa’ sons Gede Artison Andrawata, revealed that preparations for the ceremony will start on September 21. Before that then there will be no activities. “There is still a lot of time before the ceremony, for not we are just cleaning up”, he said.

According to the requests of the deceased related to the ngaben (cremation) ceremony, the family will make the bade tower and ox sarcophagus at home.

They will make the ox sarcophagus in purple. Although the deceased did not specifically request this color, he had asked for this color when his mother was cremated several years ago. Unfortunately, at that time it could not be realised. “ My father asked that the bade and sarcophagus be made at home even if they are not so well made. We will discuss the matter and consult with griya (Brahmin’s priest house)”, he said.

This Klungklung legislator said that he maintains his father’s collection of paintings pursuant to the message that his father transmitted to him before dying. This includes reviving the museum by holding events such as exhibitions and other art events. “It also includes keeping this country strong by maintaining Pancasila and the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). My father was very patriotic and this sentiment remains strong” he added.

In addition to paintings, Gunarsa who was born on April 14, 1944, had also collected the results of his research about classical painting of Bali that he wanted to make into a book. They are still awaiting the

foreword from the Cabinet Secretary, Pramono Anung.

“We are going to publish it in a simple print so that it is affordable to students and others. Later we will resume discussions about the book and do the book launch” said Andrawata.

This native to Klungkung passed away on Sunday (Sep. 10) after undergoing treatment for four days at Sanglah Hospital due to the illness he suffered. He left behind his wife Indrawati Gunarsa, son Gede Artison Andrawata and two daughters, Komang Artisti Sekar Linuih and Luh Astiti Andrawati, and seven grandchildren. He also left behins a myriad of attractive paintings stored in the Nyoman Gunarsa Museum and the Indonesia Contemporary Museum that was inaugurated by President Joko Widodo on August 4.

Before his death, Gunarsa made a painting depicting all seven presidents on Indonesia as well as several ministers. President Jokowi gestures as the puppet master while the others play gamelan. Although he did not manage to complete the 4x3 meter painting, this art work still expresses Gunarsa’s message of hope: “how beautiful it would be if all the presidents were unified”. This phrase becomes one that today’s leadership can reflect on. “This painting is the last one that my father worked on but it was not completed. He painting this while he was sick. According to my father it was his most beautiful work”, said the deceased’s wife Indrawati Gunarsa. the last one, but has not yet been completed. This was made when father was still sick. According to him, it is the most beautiful work,” said the deceased’s wife, Indrawati Gunarsa.

This woman from Yogyakarta added that her late husband also had time to convey another message, not only to his own family but for art and culture. All must be preserved continuously. “ The family was asked to get along with one and other and he also asked that the museum and the arts be preserved” she said.

The cremation ceremony for Nyoman Gunarsa, the artist whose name has become known around the world, will be held on September 30th, while the bathing procession is scheduled to be held on September 29th. (sos)

being charged under Article 111 paragraph 1 and Article 127 paragraph 1 of Law No.35/2009 on narcotics. Maha Agung added that his institution has appointed public prosecutor to conduct the verification in the hearing after which the case files will soon be handed over to the court and then the trial.

Police arrested Nicolas on July 27 in a luxurious villa located in the Puri Gading residence on Jalan Merak C4 No. 32, Buana Kubu hamlet, Jimbaran, South Kuta. The suspect was later detained after police seized 0.83 grams of hashish. (kmb37)

South African woman charged with 18 years in prison for importing crystal meth

DENPASAR - Having been declared guilty of importing class 1 narcotics in the form of crystal meth, the defendant, a South African woman named Olwethu Sizwekazi Mcinga, was charged with 18 years in prison on Monday (Sep. 11). Prosecutor Fithrah before the panel of judges led by I Wayan Sukanila stated that the defendant who lived in Johannesburg was proven to have imported narcotics under Article 113 paragraph 2 of Law No. 35/2009. In addition to corporal punishment for 18 years, the defendant was also charged with a fine of IDR 10 billion or subsidiary punishment of six months in prison.

Over the charges making her free from the death penalty and or life sentence, the defendant through her legal counsel, Yanuar Nahak, filed an oral defence. She asked the panel of judges who tried the case to give her a light sentence.

“In principle, she (the defendant) does regret of her actions”, said Yanuar. He had previously told the defendant that with evidence of more than 1 kg, exactly 1,135 kg, the threat of punishment is a life sentence and or the death penalty.

“I submit, if you are free from these charges, you should be grateful”, said Yanuar. Initially, they wouldsubmitted a written plean had the prosecutor had asked for a life sentence or the death penalty.

“However, just now we submit-

ted the defence verbally because she was charged with 18 years imprisonment. I think this is fair enough”, said Yanuar, adding that the defendant was naturally disappointed by the prosecutor’s demands.

As described in the prosecutor’s charge, the case opened with the arrest of this South African woman, defendant Olwethu Sizwekazi Mcinga, on February 19, 2017 at the international arrival terminal of Ngurah Rai Airport. The defendant was then accused of without rights and against the law producing and importing class 1 narcotics in the form of crystal meth exceeding five grams. The defendant admitted that she initially met Mr. William (on the wanted list) at Centel Mall of Johannesburg, South Africa, and delivered the message of Mr. Victor (on wanted list) to the defendant to come to Indonesia.

Prior to flying to Bali, the defendant refused the request to go to Indonesia under the pretext that her passport was missing. Mr. William then handed over RNDS 800 for her to get a new one. After getting her new passport, the defendant flew to Indonesia carrying the illicit goods.

The defendant was asked to wear a corset containing three clear plastic wraps coated with brown duct tape containing crystal meth. At Ngurah Rai Airport the defendant was arrested by customs and excise officers. (kmb37)

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Dutch citizen handed over to prosecutor’s office for being involved in drug case

DENPASAR - After the case files were declared to be complete, the Denpasar police investigator did the second handover of 46 year old Dutch citizen Nicolas Dennis Linjzaat on Monday (Sep. 11). After the examination and the administrative requirements were completed, the suspect was immediately sent to Denpasar Class IIA prison in Kerobokan.

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ATLANTIC CITY - An Ivy League graduate and national dance champion from North Dakota was crowned Miss America on Sunday, becoming the first contestant from the state to win the nearly 100-year-old contest.

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal

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Gyllenhaal taps courage of Boston bombing survivor for ‘Stronger’

TORONTO - Jake Gyllenhaal put his “heart and soul” into “Stronger”, a film about Jeff Bauman, who lost his legs in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, and in the process found inspiration and a special kinship with Bauman.

Based on Bauman’s memoir by the same name, the film directed by David Gordon Green centers around his difficult journey toward walking again, his struggle with post traumatic stress, and his bewilderment and reluctance to being called a “hero”.

“No matter what you’ve been through in your life, Jeff shows you that can get through it,” Gyllenhaal said after the film’s premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday.

“To me, I couldn’t think of a better movie to put my heart and soul into.”

Gyllenhaal, whose production company Nine Stories chose “Stronger” as its first film, said he was faced every day with the fact that he probably could not do what Bauman did and called him one of the strongest people he knew.

Gyllenhaal admitted to being intimidated when he first met Bauman, knowing the impossibility of matching the reality of Bauman’s experience. But as they spent time together, he quickly saw a connection and why Green cast him for the part. (rtr)

Cara Mund, from Bismarck, N.D., a graduate of Brown University in Rhode Island, who has been accepted to Notre Dame’s law school, trained for several summers with the world-famous Rockettes.

Mund, 23, was one of 51 contestants in the pageant, representing the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.

Mund, who adopted the Makea-Wish foundation which benefits children with life-threatening conditions as her platform for the competition, performed a jazz dance to “The Way You Make Me Feel” for the contest’s talent portion, wearing

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In a question-and-answer session, Mund weighed in on the United States’ recent withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, saying she thought it was a “bad decision.”

“Whether you believe it (climate change) or not, we need to be at that table,” she added.

The first runner-up was Miss Missouri, Jennifer Davis, who competed on a platform of diversity.

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Judges scored contestants, who ranged from teen-agers to the cut-off age of 24, based on talent, the live question segment, a personal interview and appearances in gowns and swimsuits. (rtr)

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Miss North Dakota Cara Mund reacts after being announced as the winner of the 97th Miss America Competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey U.S. September 10, 2017

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“There’s devastation,” he said, adding that virtually every mobile-home park on the island chain was left upended. “It’s horrible what we saw.” While some evacuees from the Keys expressed anger at authorities refusing to allow them to return to their homes on Monday, the

U.S. Defense Department said as many as 10,000 residents who had stayed put on the island may now be stranded and in need of evacuation.

Monroe County fire officials said later they would reopen road access on Tuesday morning at 7 a.m. EDT (1100 GMT) for residents and business owners from Key Largo, the main island at the upper end of the chain, as well as the towns of Tavernier and Islamorada farther to the south.

No timetable for reopening the remainder of the Keys was given.

In Miami, which escaped

the worst of Irma’s winds but experienced heavy flooding, residents in the city’s Little Haiti neighborhood returned to the wreckage of trailer homes that were shredded by the storm.

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