Jakarta Reclamation to Resume, Zika Cases in Thailand

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The Indonesian Government has given the go ahead for the reclamation project to resume, the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs Luhut Binsar Panjaitan confirmed last week, despite the State Administrative Court’s (PTUN) to halt its reclamation work on islet G. Luhut claimed that there was no reason to stop the reclamation project, in light of legal and environmental aspects, Tempo reports. Earlier, the decision to stop the reclamation was taken by former Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Rizal Ramli due to an indication of severe violations that could pose threats to environment, port development and sea traffic.

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo now said Indonesia will respect the ongoing trial of a human trafficking case in the Philippines involving death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso after earlier claiming that Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte had given the green light on her execution. Veloso’s delayed execution was one among many issues discussed by the two presidents during a meeting in Jakarta on Sept. 9, The Jakarta Globe reports.

Thailand has recorded about 200 cases of Zika since January, the health ministry said on Tuesday (13), making it a country with one of the highest numbers of confirmed cases in the region, Channel News Asia reports. This was the first time Thailand’s health ministry has confirmed the number of Zika cases this year. Health officials have expressed concern that disclosing information on Zika, which is linked to serious birth defects, would damage Thailand’s lucrative tourism industry.  Island city-state Singapore reported its first locally infected Zika patient on August, Malaysia and the Philippines have also reported cases.

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EKONID Get Together Event on Tuesday, September 6th, 2016

Another successful night of EKONID GET TOGETHER this 6th September 2016. The event was held at MO Bar, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Jakarta, where members and guests were served with delicious Southeast Asian cuisine. Even without door-prizes, the night was cheerful thanks to King Ludwig Weissbier sponsorship.

 

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Crowne Plaza Jakarta Announces Extensive Refurbishments

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Jakarta, 5 September 2016, Crowne Plaza Jakarta announces upcoming refurbishment to deliver greater experiences for its business and leisure guests. The big project will start in January next year, and will take place in phases over two years and complete in 2018.

Conveniently located in the busy Golden Triangle business district, adjacent to the Plaza Semanggi which houses sports, entertainment and shopping complexes, Crowne Plaza Jakarta in a short 45 minute drive from the Soekarno – Hatta International Aiport. Suitable choice for business travelers, the hotel is also in close proximity to Jakarta’s Stock Exchange, as well as local head offices of many international companies.

The extensive renovations will see the hotel’s facede and 357 guestrooms which include Deluxe rooms, Grand Deluxe rooms, Club Suites, and a Presidential Suite undergo a renovation. The hotel’s all day dining restaurant, Beranda Café, will also undergo an overhaul. Upon completion, the restaurant will feature elegant show kitchens, contemporary buffet layouts and extended seating. The kitchen will also be redesigned at the same instance.

In addition, the hotel’s six meeting rooms and the Grand Ballroom which can hold a capacity of up to 800 will be uplifted and instilled with the latest audio visual technology.

Interesting to know, the hotel is part of a mixed use development which will also include a retail mall and residential apartment complex known as Mangkuluhur City. All daily necessities, including office spaces, wellness and entertainment centres, and food and beverages are easy to reach.

“After 20 years of partnership, we are delighted to be working further with PT Prabu Budi Mulia to ensure Crowne Plaza Jakarta remains at the top of its game in catering to the growing number of travelers into Jakarta. We look forward to welcoming guests to the uplifted Crowne Plaza Jakarta when the refurbishments complete in two years, “ said Leanne Harwood, Vice President, Operators, South East Asia and Korea.

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Star footballers from FC Barcelona and Spain’s 5-a-side blind team celebrate the power of inclusive sport for children

Rio de Janerio, BRAZIL/NEW YORK, 8 September, 2016 – A new video featuring star-football players from FC Barcelona and the Spanish National 5-a-side blind football team was released today to celebrate the importance of inclusive play for children and the beginning of the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janerio, Brazil.
The video features five FC Barcelona footballers playing blindfolded against Spain’s 5-a-side Paralympic football team. It is a collaboration between UNICEF, the FC Barcelona Foundation and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to show the power of sports to level the playing field for everyone.
The video will be shown at sporting venues throughout the Paralympic games, which run until the 18^th of September, including at Spain’s first 5-a-side match against China tomorrow afternoon.
“The Paralympic Games prove that ability, not disability, defines what a person can accomplish and this video shows that there should be no limits on what a child can aspire to — in sport, in school or in life,” said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake.  “UNICEF is proud to work alongside our beloved Barça to give so many more children the chance to play, to learn and to make the most of their abilities — and thus, their lives.”

IPC President Sir Philip Craven said: “Thanks to this collaboration with UNICEF and the FC Barcelona Foundation, this video shows the skills and prowess of visually impaired footballers as they take on their idols. It is clear from the response of Messi, Busquets, Masip, Rakitic and Roberto that they find playing without sight very challenging. This highlights just how impressive football-5 players are, and the pin-point accuracy required to take a penalty kick without one of your most important senses.
“We hope it can show youngsters around the world that they too can do amazing things and that they have the same right to play as anyone else.”

The first ever World Report on Disability issued by the World Health Organisation and the World Bank in 2011, estimates that globally around 15 per cent of people live with a moderate or severe disability. The total includes 5.2 percent of children aged 0-14 years old. In Indonesia, based on

National Census 2010, some 1.94% children aged 0 to 14 have a disability.

This week marks the 10^th Anniversary of the UNICEF-FC Barcelona Foundation partnership. Over the last decade, the partnership has reached over a million boys and girls with access to education, sport and play for children who might otherwise be excluded. This work includes the “Open Doors” programme which operates in 15 cities across Brazil promoting inclusive education to girls and boys with disabilities.
“Here at the FC Barcelona Foundation, we aim to extract the full potential of sport as a tool for inclusion, and especially that of children with disabilities. The “Open Doors” project that we are running in Brazil in conjunction with UNICEF and the Rodrigo Mendes Institute has set new standards in this field. Here at the FCB Foundation we are committed to continuing our work on projects like this that help us to make our philosophy tangible and to construct a fairer and more inclusive society for the most at-risk groups,” says First Vice-Chairman of the FC Barcelona Foundation Jordi Cardoner.
The five players from FC Barcelona featured in the video are: Sergio Busquets, Jordi Masip, Lionel Messi, Ivan Rakitic and Sergi Roberto. The Spanish National 5-a-side players are Pedro Gutierrez León, Jose Luis Giera Tejuelo, Javier Alvaro Ruiz, Francisco Javier Pérez Muñoz, Marcelo Rosado Carrasco and Sergio Cano Rodríguez.

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