1. Boat 60pts, three columns, 3 x 15 Hijacked vessel found drifting off Sumbawa island Agencies Mataram
A boat reportedly hijacked last week by 170 Australia-bound Afghan and Iraqi asylum-seekers has been found in the sea off Sumbawa island, West Nusa Tenggara, news reports said on Sunday.
The Sinar Bontang, whose crew was allegedly cast overboard last week by its asylum-seeker passengers, was found drifting in the sea off Sangeang island some 40 kilometers north of the district town of Bima, Sumbawa island, Antara news agency reported from West Nusa Tenggara capital of Mataram.
2.Ramadhan 36 pts, 4 columns, 1 x 35 Amusement centers may open during Ramadhan
Entertainment centers are allowed to operate during the fasting month of Ramadhan, but operators were cautious on Saturday amid fear of possible raids from hard-line groups.
Deputy governor for administrative affairs Abdul Kahfi said on Friday that the centers were allowed to open from the end of Tarawih evening prayer (about 8:30 p.m.) until the Sahur predawn meal (about 3 a.m.).
3. Autonomy 36pts, 3 columns, 1 x 28
Former minister opposes early revision of autonomy law
Early revision of autonomy law criticized Former state minister of regional autonomy Ryaas Rasyid criticized on Saturday central government's plan to revise the newly implemented autonomy law as a sign of its reluctance to relinquish many of its powers to local administrations.
"Why should central government revise the law? The failure of its implementation lies in central government's unwillingness to support the program, as it will only lessen its power on locals," Ryaas told The Jakarta Post over the phone from Makassar, South Sulawesi.
4. Flood: 40 pts, four columns, 2 x 25
Landslide hits 300 houses as flood subsides in Kebumen Landslide hits 300 houses as flood subsides in Kebumen
While the flood water that has been inundating 70 villages in Kebumen regency gradually subsided, a landslide destroyed at least 300 houses in Mangunweni village in the district of Ayah on Saturday.
No fatalities were reported, but financial losses were believed to be significant.
Six villages in the Ayah district, excluding Mangunweni, have been devastated by the floods, which started to hit most of the southern part of Central Java last Tuesday.
5. Deplu, 38 pts, three columns, 2 x 38 Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces major restructuring
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be revamped next year with the elimination of the two key directorates general: those for sociopolitical affairs and for economic relations.
In their place, there will be three directorates general with responsibilities based on geographical areas.
Announcing the planned restructuring, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda told reporters on Saturday night that changes were designed to improve the performance of the ministry.
6. GARDA 32pts, 4 columns, 1 X 30
Wiranto establishes moral movement organization Wiranto establishes moral movement
Former minister of defense and Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret.) Wiranto launched on Sunday the establishment of the Garda Muda Merah Putih (Red-and-White Youth Defenders), a youth group promoting moral values.
"We hope we will be able to raise awareness among the youth about the country's social and political affairs and its unity and integrity through this moral movement," Wiranto said on the sidelines of the group declaration at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium at the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Central Jakarta.
"It's also hoped that the movement will warn members of the political elite to discharge their task well," he added.