Fadel: Coalition with PDI-P More Feasible

 

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Deputy chairman of the Golkar Party Fadel Muhammad confirmed there was a meeting recently between Golkar Party chairman Aburizal Bakrie and Prabowo Subianto, the chief patron of the Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party, at Tower Bakrie in Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.
“Yes, there was a meeting there,” Fadel told Tempo on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Fadel, however, was tight-lipped on the results of the meeting. Earlier, it was reported that Prabowo and Ical—Aburizal’s popular name—had alternately paid each other a visit at their private residences in what was seen as possible coalition talks. Both parties, however, had seemed to have drifted apart lately.
“I think cooperation with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is more feasible,” Fadel said.
“If the  PDI-P and the Golkar Party have a coalition, the governance will be strong,” he said while showing the number of regional chiefs hailing from both parties.

MUHAMMAD MUHYIDDIN

Hatta Rajasa is Not Prabowo's Official VP Yet: Gerindra

 

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Great Indonesia Movement (Gerindra) Party said it has not officially named National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Hatta Rajasa an the vice presidential candidate for Prabowo, Gerindra's chief patron.
Gerindra chairman Suhardi said that PAN's national work meeting yesterday only decided that the party would Prabowo's nomination. Suhardi asserted the meeting made no official statement about Hatta running as Prabowo's first mate.
"PAN only suggested that Pak Hatta becomes the vice president candidate to Pak Prabowo," Suhardi told Tempo, Thursday, May 15. According to Suhardi, the decision to choose a vice presidential candidate depends on what Prabowo decides and what agreement is made between Gerindra and the parties it is in coalition with.
"There must be a mutual agreement," Suhardi said.
He also said that Prosperous Justice Party (PKS)—touted to be Gerindra's coalition partner—had also proposed some names to run with Prabowo in the July 9 presidential election.
PKS proposed three names, Suhardi said, chairman of the PKS faction at the House Hidayat Nur Wahid, its president Anis Matta and its Shura Council member Ahmad Heryawan.
Meanwhile, Suhardi said that the United Development Party (PPP) did not propose anyone as Prabowo's VP. "PPP declared it will coalesce [with Gerindra] unconditionally, and leave the decision [over who will run for vice president] to Pak Prabowo," he said.
Suhardi remained tight lipped about its vice president candidate, only stating that it would be announced before May 20.
PRIHANDOKO

KPK Make Moves on Other Lawmakers Following Sutan's Arrest

 

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Abraham Samad, Chief of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), said that KPK will continue to expose a corruption on the 2013 Revised State Budget (APBN-P) involving the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. KPK has recently named Sutan Bhatoegana, a lawmaker and chairman of the Energy Commission at the House of Representatives (DPR), as a suspect in the corruption.
"The KPK will expose the case. Involvement of other DPR members is still being investigated," Abraham said at Balai Kartini on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
Sutan was alleged of using his position as a DPR member to receive gratification. He has been charged under Article 12 point (a) and/or b, and/or Article 11, and/or Article 12B of Law No. 31/1999 on Corurption Eradication.
MUHAMAD RIZKI

Surabaya to Host Asian Fashion Week

 

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Surabaya is chosen to be the host for 2014 Asian Fashion Week in Ciputra World Surabaya on August 15 to 16, 2014.
President and CEO of Fashion Week Group, Arwin Sharma, in Surabaya, Monday, said that previously the venue for this event had been choosen in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
But due to the complaints of Asian and International fashion designers involving the lack of certain things, therefore, the venue was moved to Surabaya.
"Asian and international fashion designers have conveyed their complaints concerning the high cost, the length of time travel and flight availabilities to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia," said Arwin.
He regrets to say that he must relocate the country host, but he is sure that Indonesia, espacially Surabaya, is the right choice.
"Surabaya itself is not inferior to other cities. As the second largest city in Indonesia with a high capital income, and the Mayor of Surabaya was awarded for the world's best," he said.
Members of the Executive Board and founder of Asian Fashion Week, Rhy Surya, said that Bungkul Park is the best park in all of Southeast Asia and it is suitable to become the venue.
"This event is one in a series of events from the Group Fashion Weeks which also consist of Indian Ocean Fashion Week and Silk Road Fashion Week, World Islamic Fashion Week and World Indigenous Fahion Week," he said.
The purpose is to advance and integrate global fashion industry in several countries and to build international fashion business.
The Asian Fashion Week is participated by almost every country in Asia and several from Europe.

ANTARA | TASRIEF TARMIZI

A celebration parade will be held on Monday, 12 May to mark City’s double trophy success during the 2013/14 season.

 

 The Club won their second Premier League title in the last three years, and will also celebrate their Capital One Cup triumph.

There will be an open top bus tour with the team departing from Albert Square before taking a one mile route through the city centre.
Albert Square will be open to the public from 4pm on a non-ticketed, first come first served basis.
The parade bus is expected to leave from Albert Square at 6.30pm. All timings are estimates.
It will travel along the following route:

Pre-parade player presentation and trophy list in Albert Square: 17:00 – 18:30
Albert Square: Parade start 18:30
Peter Street: 18:50
Deansgate: 19:10
Exchange Square (END): 19.40
ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures, will take place as follows:

Albert Square, Mount Street, Princess: 11.00 – 21.30
John Dalton Street, Cross Street: 11:00 – 20.00
Peter Street: 14:00 – 20.00
Deansgate: Whitworth St West to Peter St: 15.00 – 20.00
Deansgate: Peter Street to St Mary's Gate: 15:00 – 21.30
Deansgate: St Mary’s Gate to Cateaton St: 17.30 – 21.30
People travelling in and out of the city centre during the late afternoon and evening are being advised to expect some disruption to roads and public transport services and to consider this when planning their journeys. For information about changes to public transport visit tfgm.com