Nomadic Concept is Suitable for Developing Tourism in North Maluku

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM - Nomadic tourism, a concept that relies on temporary supporting facilities, is suitable for developing tourism in North Maluku, Tourism Minister Arief Yahya stated.

"North Maluku has a huge tourism potential, supported by its natural wealth and cultural richness. A survey from the Central Statistics Agency showed that North Maluku was at the top of the Happiness Index in 2017, with 75.68 score," the minister noted in a statement received by Antara on Wednesday.

However, attracting more foreign tourists to visit the province will require tourism development of international standards, which requires a large investment and a long period of time.

To develop a region into a world-class tourist destination, it needs an international airport, the construction of which would be quite costly and may take years, Yahya mentioned as an example.

"Therefore, the development of tourism in North Maluku can be carried out through the concept of nomadic tourism," he added.

Instead of building an international airport, a seaplane facility is preferably suggested to support accessibility in North Maluku.

Such a facility can be combined with other temporary supportive facilities, such as glam camp and home pod.

The North Maluku Tourism Office has been encouraged to run the program, while the Tourism Ministry would help look out for investors.

Nomadic tourism is expected to be developed in regions that have no permanent tourism facilities, such as hotels and homestays.

This concept is a solution, initiated by the ministry, to boost the number of tourism amenities to be in balance with the growth of tourist arrivals.

"This is because the trend of amenities at the global level has switched to experience-based amenities. Previously, people were looking for starred and non-starred hotels, but now, a lot of people are looking for specialty lodgings, homestays, guest houses, or glampings," the ministry`s nomadic tourism PIC Waizly Darwin revealed.

Morotai North Maluku is one of the 10 priority tourism destinations, with marine tourism as the main attraction.

Currently, various supporting facilities have been carried out in the region, including airport construction, hardening, and widening the runway from 2,400 x 30 meters to 2,400 x 45 meters.

The construction process has entered the auction stage, where the terminal building is targeted to be completed on March 31, or at the latest by April 2018. (Antara)

Jokowi Aims To Boost Economy and Social Justice in Maluku

AMBON, LELEMUKU.COM - Infrastructure development undertaken by the government aims to boost the economy and achieve equitable social justice, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated before members of the Islamic Students Association (HMI) here on Wednesday.

"It is necessary to prioritize the development of infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, ports, and airports, as well as reservoirs and power plants to sustain our national economy in order to compete with other countries," Jokowi noted in his speech to open the 30th Congress of HMI at the Pattimura University.

The president asserted that in addition to boosting the economy, infrastructure development is also a tangible embodiment of the fifth principle of Pancasila that aims to realize social justice for all Indonesian people.

The head of state paid a visit to Ambon in Maluku Province to open the HMI Congress and to observe the construction of a labor-intensive project in Batumerah Village, Siriamau Sub-district.

In the company of Minister of Village, Regional Development, and Transmigration Eko Putro Sandjojo as well as Governor of Maluku Said Assagaff, the president observed the activities of people involved in the restoration of the river`s function in Batumerah Village on Wednesday.

"The projects are handled by the Ministry of Villages, Underdeveloped Regions, and Transmigration as well as the Ministry of Public Works and People`s Housing. Several labor-intensive projects are being constructed in Ambon," Jokowi pointed out.

The president also greeted people from areas located in proximity to the project and had been waiting since morning to catch a glimpse of him.

Some people also lauded Jokowi for the Village Development Funds aimed at improving the development of basic infrastructure to boost the people`s economy. (Antara)

DPR RI Urge To Support Ambon as The UNESCO's City of Music in 2019

AMBON, LELEMUKU.COM - The eastern Indonesian city of Ambon in the province of Maluku continues to strive to become an international city of music, and it must be supported by all parties and related infrastructure.

Ambon`s efforts to become an international city of music in Indonesia should be backed by infrastructure and other supporting elements, so that local and foreign tourists can enjoy the music apart from other activities.

House of Representatives Speaker Bambang Soesatyo has emphasized in the city that the institution supports the realization of Ambon as the 18th international city of music by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2019.

In 2019, Ambon should be targeted to become as international city of music, but other creative activities should be conducted to demonstrate that Ambon has the music of the world, the House speaker remarked while opening a press gathering of the Coordinator of Parliamentary Journalists in Ambon over the weekend.

Soesatyo opined that the government`s support, through the Ministry of the Tourism Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf), was needed to make Ambon an international city of music.

He expressed hope that the Ministry of Tourism would include Ambon in its main program in order to make it an international city of music.

To this end, Mayor of Ambon Richard Louhenapessy stated that his side and the Bekraf team of consultants had prepared an action plan after undergoing several stages of consultations and discussions with stakeholders, community of musicians, and artists in the city of Ambon, as well as art business players.

The mayor of Ambon explained that the action plan comprised five pillars: musicians and communities, infrastructure, learning process, industrial development, and socio-cultural values.

Since Ambon was declared as the city of music, various efforts have been undertaken to encourage local musicians to create even better artworks.

Music is a unifying medium that is able to break through the barriers of differences, so it holds significance in forging true brotherhood and peace in Ambon and Maluku, in general.

Hence, the Bekraf is also optimistic of Ambon becoming an international city of music, according to the criteria set by the UNESCO.

"Bekraf, along with the relevant ministries and agencies, is ready to assist Ambon to become an international city of music," Deputy of Intellectual Property Rights at Bekraf Ari Juliano Gema had remarked in Ambon some time ago.

The UNESCO has defined seven conditions to be met by Ambon to become a world city of music, including the ability to train human resources, art performance buildings, recording studios, and music schools.

However, Gema noted that Bekraf, along with the relevant ministries and agencies, is ready to assist Ambon to make it an international city of music and is working to meet the conditions set by UNESCO.

He remarked that Bekraf is developing a road map, along with the Ambon city administration and other institutions, to meet all requirements.

Several cities in Indonesia, which have creative economies based on UNESCO`s standards, include Bandung, as a city of design, and Pekalongan, as a city of handicrafts.

"Hence, people should also become involved in making every effort to achieve success and to ensure that Ambon becomes a world city of music," he emphasized.

Ambon should join the global community, so that the younger generation is able to understand the importance of music.

UNESCO`s Creative Cities Network was established in 2004 to promote co-operation between cities that had identified creativity as a factor for sustainable urban development.

The network had 116 cities spread across seven creative categories: crafts and folk art, design, film, gastronomy, literature, media, and music.

Ambon should be named as the city of music due to its talented residents; hence, the city government has fully supported musical events in the city.

In addition to music, the amicable people and scenic city landscape is bound to make the visitors fall in love with the city.

A must-visit location for visitors staying in Ambon is the World Peace Gong, erected in 2009 in the city center, to remind the people of Maluku and the visitors of the fundamental need for peace and security.

The music conference in the eastern Indonesian city of Ambon in October last year was viewed as being an important event to lead the center of the Maluku provincial administration to become an international city of music.

The conference was attended by leading musicians, who discussed music in Indonesia, and the event at the time was expected to be utilized to realize Ambon as an international city of music.

In addition to the music conference, an international Acapella Festival, or "Acapella in the City," was held in October 2017 in the city of Ambon.

The Acapella in the City was an international festival and an annual tourism agenda implemented in the form of a musical art show called the International Acapella Festival held as part of the efforts to realize Ambon as a world city of music. (Antara)

Tropical Cyclone from Yamdena Will Affect Northern Australia and Southern Indonesia

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM - Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) said on Thursday (15/03) at 18.00 PM has been observed tropical cyclone seeds in the North Timor Sea, precisely about 120 km south of Yamdena Island, West Southeast Maluku Regency, Maluku Province.

According to Deputy of Meteorology, Drs. R. Mulyono Rahadi Prabowo, M.Sc the cyclone are moving at maximum wind speed of about 46 km / h (25 knots) and are expected to move towards the southeast away from Indonesian territory towards the Croker Island, Australia's north on Friday (16/03) afternoon. This condition is expected to strengthen into Tropical Cyclone on Saturday (17/03) morning which moved towards Northwest through Milikapiti, Kimberley region Australia.

If it forms into a tropical cyclone on Friday it will be called Marcus. This condition influences weather patterns in Indonesia, especially on Friday (16/03) with indication of rainfall intensity potential accompanied by lightning or lightning and high winds duration is expected to occur in East Java, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, Nusa Tenggara East, South coast of South and Southeast Sulawesi, and South Papua coast.

In addition, the potential for heavy rain is also expected to occur in other areas of Indonesia, namely in West Sumatra, Jambi, Bangka Belitung, Lampung, Banten, DKI Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, Central Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, Sulawesi Central, South Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua and West Papua.

High waves of 2.5 to 4 meters are observed in the Banda Sea, the northern waters of Kep. Kai - Aru, Waters Kep.Babar - Tanimbar, Arafuru Sea to the West and East; while high waves of 4 to 6 meters are observed in the western Arafuru Sea, the waters of the Tanimbar Islands, and the southern waters of the Kei and Aru Islands. (Albert Batlayeri)

500 Ton Rice Shipped to West Southeast Maluku

SAUMLAKI, LELEMUKU.COM - The Government of West-Southeast Maluku (MTB), Maluku Province has provided 500 tons of rice to replenish the needs of the Tanimbars people.

The MTB Regent, Petrus Fatlolon, said that the govt use 2 warships (KRI) of the Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) from Ambon and Surabaya City, East Java Province to load the rice.

"Currently the local government has taken practical steps by bringing two Navy KRI ships. One from Surabaya and one from Ambon to meet the need for rice, "said Petrus at Saumlaki on Tuesday (13/03).

He said KRI Teluk Sampit-515 contains 200 tons of rice from Ambon and KRI Teluk Banten - 516 contain 300 tons of rice from Surabaya.

Through his direction, the Regent of Fatlolon gave a special message to the Head of the newly Ordained Industry, Trade and Labor Agency, Elisabeth I. Werembinan to immediately consolidate with the Saumlaki Naval Command and Channel (Danlanal) Surabaya for the  delivery of rice.

"Because in this office there is a significant change of our officials in order to answer the challenge of availability of adequate rice in the regency," he said.

Furthermore the regent also ordered the Head of Food Resilience, Josep Jems Kelwulan and Head of Social Services Juliana Ongirwalu to mutual consolidation So that similar cases do not re-occur and keep the stock of rice in MTB still available.

"In order for the rice the food reserves must be available so that when one day there is shortage again, the food security office immediately release the rice stock in the service as well as the social office to immediately realize, prepare rice raskin that should be allocated for the benefit of the community. To be in Saumlaki City, there should be stock availability in order to ensure there is no shortage of rice in Saumlaki city, "said Bupati.

He also promised to write to the Chief of Staff of the Navy (Kasal), Ade Supandi for the KRI Navy ship can routinely bring rice from Surabaya to Saumlaki City.

"The MTB government will officially appoint to the kasal so that every month there is a Navy KRI routinely dropping rice from Surabaya to Saumlaki, this is to ensure the availability of rice in Saumlaki and MTB regencies in general," promises Fatlolon Regent.

The Regent also reveals the scarcity of rice that occurs not due to the negligence of the Department of Industry, Trade and Labor but due to the delayed transport of sea tolls.

"The condition of rice scarcity that occurs today is not solely due to negligence of friends in the trade and industry but really because of the problem of sea toll transportation that is problematic because the tender is implemented by the central government in this case the ministry of transportation has delayed so that the ship should transport rice from Surabaya to saumlaki also experience delays, "he explained. (LauraSobuber)

North Maluku Prepare 33 Tourism Event in 2018

JAKARTA, LELEMUKU.COM - North Maluku Provinces prepare 33 tourism events, three of which are included in the National Top 100 Calendar of Events (CoE) 2018 launched by Tourism Minister Arief Yahya at Gedung Sapta Pesona, Ministry of Tourism Jakarta, Tuesday (13 / 3)

All three consist of the Tidore Festival in Tidore Islands Town on March 23-April 12, 2018, Jailolo Gulf Festival in West Halmahera District on 3-5 May 2018 and Kora-Kora Festival in Ternate City on 1-3 December 2018.

North Maluku Governor Task Force H. Muhammad Natsir Thaib affirmed the progress of North Maluku tourism has been felt with the establishment of Morotai Island as one of 10 priority destinations to be made "Bali Baru" which accelerated development.

"Tourism in North Maluku is growing with the support of attractions, elements of amenitas and elements of accessibility are getting better," said Natsir Thaib.

In addition North Maluku Province wants to develop itself into a world-class marine tourism destination, considering the potential of marine tourism and geographic location is very supportive to realize the keingingan it.

"Among the islands in North Maluku is very suitable to be developed as marine tourism. Currently in Pulau Jailolo has begun to be developed marine tourism by professional entrepreneurs, "said Natsir Thaib.

Ternate, Tidore, Bacan and Jailolo for a long time around the XIII century have been known to the world community as a source of spice world, and North Maluku has an advantage in historical tourism because there are many fortress relics of the Portuguese, Spayol, England, and the site of World War II relic from Japan and the United States.

The launch of CoE Maluku Province in 2018 is expected to increase the number of tourist arrivals targeted to reach 11,000 foreign tourists (tourists) and 350,000 movements of domestic tourists (wisnus), as well as supporting the national tourism target of 2018 as many as 17 million foreign tourists and 270 million domestic tourists. (Albert Batlayeri)

Launching Calendar of Event North Maluku 2018, Arief Yahya Affirm Main Criteria

JAKARTA,LELEMUKU.COM - North Maluku Province has many natural beauty, cultural diversity, strategic geographic location, supported by beautiful underwater panorama. The number of potentials will be able to make the tourism sector in North Maluku continues to grow if supported by the implementation of tourism events.

Minister of Tourism Arief Yahya officially launches Calendar of Events (CoE) North Maluku 2018 which is marked by beating of tifa music instrument accompanied by several ranks of Ministry of Tourism and North Maluku local government. 

The launch of CoE North Maluku 2018 was also attended by North Maluku Governor, M. Natsir Thaib, and the Regents of North Maluku Province, as well as the Sultan of Ternate and Sultan Tidore.

"In applying the CoE must have the main criterion that is the implementation of a professional and implemented on time. There is or no official, the event must take place because the goal is for tourists, "said Minister Arief Yahya when giving a speech in Launching Calendar of Event North Maluku event, in Sapta Pesona Building, Ministry of Tourism Jakarta, Tuesday (13/3) night.

Taking the theme "Enchantment Kie Raha Shake the World", North Maluku Province is expected to be able to promote the potential of tourism to the world. Therefore, according to Menpar, events in North Maluku CoE should have cultural values ​​and commercial values ​​that will have a positive impact in improving the economy of the community. (Albert Batlayeri)

Democrat Party in MTB Must Provide Political Education

SAUMLAKI, LELEMUKU.COM - The Regency Government of West Southeast Maluku (MTB) asked the Democrat Party officials in the regency to give a good and proper understanding of politics to all the people.

This was conveyed by the MTB Regent, Petrus Fatlolon through Assistant III of the General Administration Division of Regional Secretariat MTB, Rynhard S. Matatula at the Inauguration of Branch Board of the Democratic Party of MTB Regency Period 2017 - 2022 at Saumlaki Hotel Galaxy Hall on Saturday (03/03).

"I really hope through the Democratic Party through its stewardship and party cadres can help the local government in providing a good political understanding for the community," he said.

Regent said that so far understanding of MTB society about the right politics is still limited. For many are using politics in an attempt to gain a satisfaction by justifying various means including abusing actual political benefits.

"So good political education for the community is needed so that they can exercise political rights properly. The public understands exactly what is rightfully and what it is its duty as a good citizen," said Fatlolon.

On the one hand, the Regent also hopes that the Democrat Party can make its members as a mouthpiece that is always present in the midst of society.

"I should give appreciation to the functionaries and cadres both at the central level and in the regions that have provided support and positive contribution of good development in MTB District. Namely realize the people of MTB are smart, healthy, dignified and independent, "he said.

Added this cooperation can continue to be well established so that local governments can always open the discussion rooms as a forum to convey positive suggestions and criticism for the progress of the Tanimbar Islands.

"I am confident and optimistic with the experiences of all DPC Democrats of MTB District able to develop the mandate given and contribute and able to encourage the realization of the vision of regional mission," said the Regent.

Furthermore, he hopes that the functional inauguration and leadership of the branch of the Democratic Party of MTB can be a wagon of progress in organizing and politics.

"This coincides with the political year and the feast of democracy in our country. Where the 2018 agenda of Pilkada is held openly in some areas and next ditahun next 2019 that will come, we are faced with 2 high momentum of the legislative and presidential election," hope Fatlolon. (Laura Sobuber)

The Indonesian Music Conference in Maluku is Growing

AMBON, LELEMUKU.COM - 9 March became the last day of the Indonesian Music Conference at Ambon City Cultural Park, Maluku Province to celebrate National Music Day March 9, 2018.

A number of agreements resulted in the Indonesian Music Conference (KAMI) whose results were read by the chairman of the Indonesian Music Conference, Glenn Fredly.

President Joko Widodo himself welcomed the celebration of National Music Day which took place today by sending a video of congratulations to hold the Indonesian Music Conference and celebrate National Music Day which coincided with the birthday of Wage Rudolf Soepratman, the national anthem creator.

"The music we keep in existence, hopefully the existence of national music more acknowledged its existence globally.Live life without music feels bland," said President in his cuitannya uploaded today, Friday, March 9, 2018.

Through the video included in the cuitannya, the President also hopes that with the holding of the first Indonesian Music Conference held on March 7-9, 2018 in Ambon, Indonesian music people able to formulate and fight for Indonesian music to continue to grow and recognized its existence in the global realm. (*)

Herman Adrian Koedoeboen and Abdullah Vanath Want to Make Maluku a Prosperous Province

SAUMLAKI, LELEMUKU.COM - Candidate Governor of Maluku Province Herman Adrian Koedoeboen, SH., M.Si and his deputy Abdullah Vanath, S.Sos., MMP promised to give change for a more prosperous Maluku.

According to Herman, various problems that occurred in the province of Maluku should be resolved, rather than left alone. He is ready to make changes with new things.

"That's why it's great to change. Substantially and fundamentally, "Herman said when delivering the Oration in campaign at the Galaxy Hotel Hall, Saumlaki, Southeast West Mollucas Regency on Saturday (10/03).

According to him, the changes offered are the certainty of not continuing poverty, deterioration and unhealthy bureaucracy.

He intends to re-activate the function of coaching and supervision of government as a whole.

"Thus the function of the Province in the guidance and supervision shall control its utilization and the proper allocation of its members. It betrays the people's mandate. Leaders should not be so, this is what we need to improve all the districts and cities we have to improve, "he said.

Furthermore, Haji Abdullah Vanath said the position of a governor is to oversee every local official in the province, so that the function of government service to the community can work well.

"We will maximize to supervise the performance of the regents in accordance with the rules. to improve the welfare of my community make sure this is because the rule now governor's position was reinforced with the function of the wagub more strengthened. Well this will give a very big hope so I can perform that function well, "he said.

The campaign that was attended by hundreds of sympathizers was also colored by the oration from Drs. Bitzael S. Temmar, Fredek Kormpaulun, Liberatus Fenanlampir, Elsye Syauta Latuheru and Joseph Sikteubun. (Anna Aurmatin / Laura Sobuber)

Joko Widodo Signed The Inauguration of Hindu and Buddha Centers in Ambon

AMBON, LELEMUKU.COM - President Joko Widodo signed a plaque to mark the inauguration of Hindu and Buddha Centers at Pattimura airport in Ambon, Maluku province, before leaving for his next visit to South Sulawesi.

"Two years ago he also inaugurated Christian and Catholic Centers right in the same place," Maluku governor Said Assegaff said after seeing off the president and entourage.

He said the Hindu and Budha centers will complete the Islamic, Christian and Catholic centers that have been established before.

The setting up of the centers of five religions is aimed to make Maluku the best inter-religious harmony laboratory in Indonesia, he said.

"I think no other province has had such a place. Perhaps they have Islamic centers but not Christian or Catholic centers let alone Hindu and Buddha centers," he said.

He said the five religious center buildings were not in the same location but in different places. 

He said President Joko Widodo had oredered him as well as the regional police and military chiefs to maintain security stability in the region.

"He told a lot about Afghanistan just now and so our country must be strong and there must not be any conflict in our country. We must maintain the brotherhood," he said.

To nurture inter-religious harmony he said he has also prepared land to develop multi-ethnic, multi-religious and multi-cultural estates.

"It is around eight hectares. We wish to set an example," he said. 

He said the provincial government would provide the land, the minisyry of public works the houses and the minisyrybof religious affairs the mosques, churches and temples.

"President was happy to hear about the idea," he said.

President Joko Widodo visited Ambon to among others open the congress of the Islamic Student Association (HMI). (Antara)