More on BANI’s Feud: BANI Mampang’s Explanation
The Indonesian National Arbitration Board (referred to by the media as BANI Mampang), which was founded by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and established under the BANI Statute in 1977 (BANI Mampang), recently won the trademark lawsuit filed by BANI Sovereign, the organization founded by Anita Kolopaking et. al. and recognized by the Ministry Law and Human Rights in June 2016. The lawsuit is only one of four ongoing lawsuits. On September 18, 2017, BANI Mampang held a press conference to explain their stance.
A Parade of Sting Operations
Last week, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted two Sting Operations (OTT) bring the total of OTT conducted on said week to three OTTs in three different regions. Two regional leaders and one Head of the Regional Representatives Council (DPRD) were arrested. The KPK appears to be on a roll.
The Cashless Society Movement & Objections
The Government of Indonesia announced that per October 31, 2017, toll-gates would only accept non-cash payments using electronic money (e-money). This policy is part of the Government’s ambition to create a cashless society and it is expected to speed up the payment process at toll gates, hence easing traffic congestion. But objections were quickly raised.
Sting Operation in Batubara
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a Sting Operation (OTT) on September 13, 2017. This time, they caught the Regent of Batubara (North Sumatera) Orang Kaya Arya Zulkarnaen, otherwise known as OK Arya. This is the KPK’s sixth OTT in the last two months.
Updates on BANI’s Feud
The Indonesian National Arbitration Board (BANI Mampang), which was founded by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) and established under the BANI Statute in 1977 (BANI Mampang), won the trademark lawsuit filed by BANI Sovereign, the organization founded by Anita Kolopaking et. al. and recognized by the Ministry Law and Human Rights in June 2016. The Panel of Judges of the Central Jakarta District Court decided to reject all demands in the lawsuit on September 12, 2017. This means that the trademark of BANI is still the property of BANI Mampang.
Verdict for Marisi Matondang and DGIK’s Cases
On September 13, 2017, the Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court read their verdict for Marisi Matondang, the former director of PT Mahkota Negara, a Company operated by M. Nazaruddin’s Permai Group/Anugerah Group. Marisi was arrested and prosecuted for his involvement in the botched procurement of medical equipments for the Udayana Educational Hospital. The Panel of Judges found him guilty and sentenced him to 3 years imprisonment. What’s interesting about the verdict is that Marisi once said that Sandiaga Uno knew of all the projects related to PT Duta Graha Indah or DGI (now PT Nusa Konstruksi Enjiniring Tbk – DGIK).
Updates on Berkat Bumi Citra’s Bankruptcy
PT Berkat Bumi Citra (BBC) was deemed bankrupt on August 2, 2017 with a debt of Rp1.72 trillion. Miraculously, however, after the last meeting of creditors held on September 13, 2017, the amount of bills submitted by the creditors was only Rp250 billion. What happened?
Updates on Setya Novanto’s Pre-Trial
Setya Novanto filed for a pre-trial on September 4, 2017. He’s decided to challenge the process by which the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) named him as suspect on the electronic identity cards (E-KTP) graft case. The first hearing was scheduled to be held on September 12, 2017. The KPK, however, did not attend the hearing. They only sent a letter requesting the hearing be postponed for three weeks. And so the hearing was postponed to September 20, 2017. Is the KPK buying their time? If so, what for?
Latest on the E-KTP Graft Case
The Corruption Court of the Central Jakarta District Court continued the trial of Andi Agustinus a.k.a Andi Narogong, the third suspect in the electronic identity card (E-KTP) procurement graft case, on September 11, 2017. In the latest hearing, the court listened to Chairuman Harahap’s account.
Pressures on Mitra Keluarga
Zulkifli Hasan, speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), the highest legislative body in Indonesia, demanded the closure of Mitra Keluarga Hospital following the death of Tiara Deborah, a four-month-old baby in need of emergency care. Deborah died while the management of Mitra Keluarga hospital in Kalideres, West Jakarta tried to locate hospitals partnering with the universal health coverage, or JKN Program.