Nearing the End of the Year, Jokowi Speeded to Inaugurate Some Infrastructure

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - 2020 is only a matter of three days before. The remaining time is

used by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to review and inaugurate a number of infrastructures in

Central Java Province and Yogyakarta Special Region (DI) on Monday (12/30/2019). Head of

the Public Communications Bureau of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing Endra S

Atmawidjaja said, in the review and inauguration of a number of these infrastructures, President

Jokowi was accompanied by PUPR Minister Basuki Hadimuljono. "The infrastructure in Central

Java that will be reviewed is the Old City Area, and the Johar Market in Semarang. While in

Yogyakarta the Kamijoro Dam will be inaugurated," Endra told Kompas.com, Sunday

(12/29/2019). While other infrastructure such as the weir in the West Canal and flood control in

the Sringin River, Semarang will not be formalized.

In the Rain, Two Ministers Wandered around the Old City of Semarang

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The rain that flushed the city of Semarang, Central Java, on
Sunday (12/29/2019) night, was not an obstacle for the two ministers of the Indonesian Cabinet
Forward to carry out their duties and obligations. Both are Minister of Public Works and Public
Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono and Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy
Wishnutama Kusubandio. Basuki and Wishnutama toured, and visited a number of spots that
were prepared to be visited by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on Monday (12/30/2019). Two
of the spots that were checked for readiness after the completion of the Revitalization of the Old
City of Semarang were Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery, and Semarang Creative Gallery.
Walkot Hendi Plans to Apply "Car Free Zone" in the Old City of Semarang

KOMPAS.com - Semarang Mayor (Walkot) Hendrar Prihadi admitted that he was planning to

implement a car free zone policy for the Semarang Old Town area. This was done to respond to

complaints from residents who feel disturbed by passing vehicles there. "Residents also complain

about the availability of parking lots, even if they are expensive," said Hendi, the familiar

greeting of the Mayor of Samarang according to the information released by Kompas.com,

Tuesday (09/17/2019). For this reason, Hendi claimed that his party was preparing five parking

bags for visitors to the area that is now close to the Old City of Little Netherland.
"Less than 24 Hours, Police Arrest PSK Killer in Bandung",

BANDUNG, KOMPAS.com - AN, a prostitute was found dead with a gagged cloth in one of the

hotels on Jalan Pangarang, Bandung City, Monday, January 27, 2020. Kasatreskrim Polrestabes

Bandung AKBP Galih Indra Giri said, after conducting an investigation, it named one suspect

who is suspected of killing AN. "The perpetrator named Herdi. He is also a recidivist with

beatings and persecution," Galih said when contacted via cellphone on Thursday (2/2/2020).

Galih added, Herdi was captured only five hours after AN's body was found. The perpetrators

were secured by a joint team, in the Bandung City Square, when they were planning to flee. "In

less than 24 hours, we managed to secure the perpetrators," he explained. The police arrested

Herdi after collecting witness testimonies and CCTV footage.

Provincial Government of DKI: IMB Culinary Area in RTH and Near Sutet Published

2018

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Head of the Jakarta Capital Investment and Integrated One Stop

Service (PMPTSP) Benni Aguscandra said the building permit (IMB) to build a culinary area on

Jalan Pluit Karang Indah Timur, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, has been published since 2018

Benni stated, the issuance of the IMB was in accordance with procedures. "Yes, there have been

permits since mid-2018 in the framework of structuring parks that are integrated with the

development of blue open areas," Benni said when contacted by Kompas.com, Tuesday

(02/04/2020).
Jaz Choose a gig on New Year's Eve

Liputan6.com, Tangerang - Singer from Brunei Darussalam, Jaz, chooses to spend his time on
New Year's Eve entertaining his fans.
Jaz drugged hundreds of fans on the stage titled Super Night New Year Celebration at AEON
Mall BSD City, Tangerang, Monday (12/31/2018) night.
The audience was boisterous when they saw Jaz go on stage. Film soundtrack filler Milly &
Mamet appeared wearing a leophard motif shirt combined with a black leather jacket.
"It's great to be with you (fans) tonight. Are you ready to welcome the New Year ?," Jaz asked
on stage.
Bogor Peak Lane Officially Closed Until Tomorrow Morning

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The police officially closed the lane in the Puncak area, Bogor, West
Java on the evening before the turn of the year, Monday (12/31/2018). The head of the National
Police Traffic Corps, Insp. Gen. Refdi Andri, said that with the close of the Puncak lane, the
Puncak area could not automatically be entered by motorized vehicles. "With the close of the
Puncak lane, the area must be sterile from four-wheeled vehicles and more," said Refdi, after
closing the lane at Pos Lingga, Gadog, Bogor Regency. Nearing the closing, the traffic situation
towards the Puncak lane and the reverse direction were monitored quietly. According to Refdi,
this is because people who want to celebrate New Year's Eve have come to the destination. Not
because of a decline in the number of tourists.
New Year Trumpets Are the Source of Deadly Diseases, Hoaks or Facts?

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - New year's eve celebrations are always synonymous with blowing
trumpets. Blow the trumpet is also often a sign of the seconds turn of the year. Trumpet sales are
also selling well every year. In the midst of selling trumpets, people are always worried every
year with issues related to trumpets that can transmit deadly diseases. Is it true? Related to the
issue, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, Prof. Ari F Syam admitted that
the disease might indeed be transmitted from the mouth. However, he denied the new year's
trumpet could cause deadly diseases, such as oral cancer, hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis and tongue
cancer.
Medan Residents Seize Train Tickets for Holidays

Liputan6.com, Medan - Passenger trains during the Christmas and New Year holidays (Nataru)
from December 22, 2017 to January 7, 2018 at PT Kereta Api Indonesia Divre I North Sumatra
(North Sumatra) increased by 5 percent compared to the same period the previous year.

Vice President of Divre I of North Sumatra, North Sumatra said, train passengers during Nataru
reached 236,024 passengers. The number has increased from last year's passengers of 225,806
passengers.

"The route that experienced a lot of improvement when Nataru was a major from Medan to
Binjai. Many people, especially those from Binjai, used the train as their mode of transportation
to get to Medan," Aslili said in Medan on Monday (1/8/2018).

He said, the peak flow of departures occurred on December 30, 2017. Meanwhile, for the peak
return, occurred on January 7, 2018.
He exclaimed Hotman Paris Swaying on New Year's Eve

Liputan6.com, Bali - The New Year's Eve is often celebrated by people in almost all parts of the

world, including Indonesia. One of those who helped celebrate 2018 New Year's Eve was the

lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea.

As if turning away for a moment from his busy life as a lawyer, Hotman Paris chose Bali as the

location of the 2018 New Year's Eve celebration. Various activities he carried out, including

partying in a restaurant.

In the video uploaded via Instagram @hotmanparisofficial, at the event, Hotman Paris was seen

enjoying the turn of the year by dancing on stage. He also became the spotlight of the visitors of

the event.
French anthropologist soul cleanser dance at Sukuh Temple

Liputan6.com, Semarang - A blond woman, Claire Loussouarn, sits on the lawn of the Sukuh
Temple on the slopes of Mount Lawu. Suddenly he stretched, like dancing, his movements
varied. He mobilized all his soul and body.

Claire is a doctor of anthropology from France. He is also a documentary filmmaker and lecturer
in visual anthropology at the University of London and a motion activist.

He is indeed exploring motion with the aim of uprooting all the impurities in the mind and body
by doing Vipassana Dance. Vipassana is a technique of changing oneself through self-
observation that was rediscovered by Sidharta Gautama around 2500 years ago.

"Concentration of attention on the relationship of mind and body," said Claire, Monday
(1/1/2018).
Victoria Beckham Tetap Fashionable di Liburan Tahun Baru

Liputan6.com, Jakarta Victoria Beckham has always been one of the celebrities to be reckoned
with regarding fashion. The wife of soccer player David Beckham has indeed become a trend
center for the fashion world. Victoria knows what she must wear to continue to appear
fashionable on all occasions. Reporting from Vogue.com on Tuesday (02/01/2018), Victoria
looks cool at the Miami airport, United States.
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Liputan6.com, Jakarta Victoria Beckham has always been one of the celebrities to be reckoned
with regarding fashion. The wife of soccer player David Beckham has indeed become a trend
center for the fashion world. Victoria knows what she must wear to continue to appear
fashionable on all occasions. Reporting from Vogue.com on Tuesday (02/01/2018), Victoria
looks cool at the Miami airport, United States.
Victoria Beckham with her husband and children are known to travel in private to Miami, United
States. They plan to spend the new year's holidays. At the Miami airport, Victoria Beckham
appeared to be casual wearing a white shirt covered with a black coat. He combined it with
vintage jeans rolled up at the bottom. Not to forget, sunglasses that are often Victoria's flagship
accessory.
Kakorlantas: Flowing Back and forth and End of Year Holiday Controlled

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - The Head of the National Police Traffic Corps, Inspector General Royke
Lumowa, ensures that the homecoming and return flow of the Christmas and New Year 2018
holidays is still under control. Although, he said, an increase in the volume of vehicles in a
number of homecoming lanes and recreation areas. However, the condition is still in a reasonable
stage. "Quite controlled, yes, on the homecoming holiday or returning or new year at the peak or
in all major cities in Indonesia in certain places I thank you," said Royke at the Cikarang Utama
toll gate, Bekasi regency, West Java, Monday (1 / 1/2018). Royke added, for the flow back and
forth and this time a decrease in the number of accidents compared to last year. However, he did
not specify the exact amount. "Accidents then there is a decrease during the candle operation
going home Christmas holidays and the new year reached 20-30 percent both victims and the
number of deaths," said Royke. However, the former West Papua Regional Police Chief hopes
that this percentage will last until the end of the candle operation on Tuesday, January 2, 2018
tomorrow.
Police Request Large Trucks Do not Cross Backflow Lane Until This Morning

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Head of the National Police Traffic Corps Inspector General Royke

Lumowa asked expedition entrepreneurs and freight transportation services to comply with the

Ministry of Transportation circular which prohibits large trucks from crossing along the

backflow path of the Christmas and New Year 2018 holidays.

According to Royke, the big trucks will resume operations on Tuesday 2 January 2018 this

morning.

"Actually, it opens at 24.00 WIB, hopefully they will understand until morning. It is suggested

that in the morning (to operate), because this vehicle continues to enter Jakarta," Royke said

while reviewing the situation of the backflow at the Cikarang Utama Toll Gate, Bekasi Regency,

West Java , Monday, January 1, 2017.

Molotov cocktail bomb rattles New Year's Eve 2018

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - New Year's Eve 2018 was marked by unpleasant action. In Bontoala,
Makassar, South Sulawesi, a Molotov cocktail exploded at the Bontoala Sector Police
Headquarters (Mapolsek). The bomb on New Year's Eve was thrown by a mysterious man, at
3:00 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2018.

As a result of the incident, Bontoala Police Chief Commissioner Rafiuddin and a member, Police
Brigadier (Brigpol) Yudirsan, were injured. They were then rushed to Bhayangkara Makassar
Hospital.
"The two victims were seriously injured as a result of being hit by a blast of explosion. The
perpetrator himself escaped," said South Sulawesi Regional Police Head of Public Relations
Commissioner Dicky Sondani.

South Sulawesi Regional Police Chief Inspector General Umar Septono confirmed that the
Molotov cocktails that exploded at the Bontoala Sector Police Headquarters were made from
firecrackers.

"This is low explosive, because it is made from the same material to make firecrackers," Umar
said after visiting the Bontoala Sector Police, Monday, January 1, 2018.
Collapsing Hanging Deer Bridge in Bogor, Tourist Injured

Liputan6.com, Bogor - The dense suspension bridge of visitors at the Cariu Deer Captivity
tourist attraction, Buana Jaya Village, Tanjungsari, Bogor Regency, West Java, collapsed on
Monday (1/1/2018).

Preliminary data from the Bogor Regency Regional Disaster Management Agency (BOBD) said
33 visitors were injured as a result of falling into the river while crossing to the captivity
location.

Bogor Regency BPBD Secretary Budi Pranowo said the collapsed bridge incident occurred at
14.20 WIB. At that time, dozens of tourists were crossing the suspension bridge to go to the
Cariu Deer Captivity tour managed by PT Perhutani.

However, suddenly the bridge that crossed the Cibeet river collapsed.

Suddenly, dozens of visitors consisting of children, mothers, and adolescents also fell into the
river. Others fall into riverbanks.

"There are 33 temporary data. Three were seriously injured, 3 were moderately injured, and 27
were slightly injured," Budi said when confirmed.
End of New Year's Holidays, Garut Regional Police Offices Implement One-Way System

Liputan6.com, Garut - Garut Police Traffic Unit, West Java began implementing a one-way or

one way system to overcome the density of vehicles in the return flow of the new year 2018 from

the direction of Garut to Bandung and surrounding areas. Head of Garut Police Traffic Unit,

AKP Erik Bangun Prakasa said, during the Christmas holiday and new year reverse flow, Garut

Regional Police had implemented a number of one-way systems at two points at the exit points

of the Garut area. "Each time twice in Kandugora, and twice in Limbangan," he said, on the

sidelines of the monitoring of the new year's return, Monday (1/1/2018). Until this evening, the

traffic flow situation continued to show density at several Garut exit points such as on the

Limbangan and Kadungora main lines. "The situation is crowded smoothly, indeed there are few

obstacles via Lewigoong and the activities of the Limbangan Market community," he said. Erik
said, for a one-way system, Garut Regional Police Station closed one route from the opposite

direction for at least 30 minutes. With this effort, the volume of vehicles leading to Bandung is

smoother with more numbers.

Peak Backflow, Check Traffic Jam Free Routes Banyumas – Cilacap

Liputan6.com, Banyumas - A number of points predicted to be a congestion node in Banyumas

Regency, Central Java, during the mudik and returning season of the Christmas and New Year
2018 holidays are observed to be dense, but still smooth and free from traffic jams. On the
national road in the middle lane between Purwokerto to the north coast line (pantura) of Brebes,
one point that is often jammed is the Ajibarang Market area. In this place, the market is adjacent
to the intersection of three, fueling stations (SPBU), bus terminals, and tourist attractions. On
weekends and long holiday seasons, the region is densely creeping. Moreover, there is a long
incline of Karangbawang which often causes large trucks with no strong load, causing traffic to
stall. However, on the reverse flow of this 2017 Christmas holiday, the Ajibarang area was
monitored smoothly, even though it was crowded with vehicles from the direction of the
Southern Crossroad (JLS) Cilacap-Tasikmalaya-Bandung.