Riau Islands will Serve as a Waste Treatment Area

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Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Bambang Suryo Sulisto said, now is the time to build a waste processing industry. It also helps to reduce claims against Indonesia as a country of waste and disrupt neighboring countries in ASEAN.

This was disclosed Bambang Suryo Sulisto after attending the 8th ASEAN Leadership Forum event held at Hotel Nikko, Jakarta, Monday (9 / 5).

"I think essentially we want to raise awareness and concern about climate change issues, this is an important issue related to our environment. In order to show Indonesia is a country that cares and responsibly on the environment. We're now also know, the complaints from our neighbors about the waste, forest fires, and so is reduced. So, now is a good time to build such an industry (industrial waste), "detailed.

Followed Suryo, discourse construction waste processing industry will become project of ASEAN. Because instead of each ASEAN member country which is so expensive to build the facility, then it is better built and can be held together.

"Let us build a shared industry and owns shares in it. The industry can cultivate a variety of hazardous waste or not at all, and more specifically to manage the waste that is difficult to be processed, "said Suryo.

If only ASEAN has the industry, the government issued regulations that force industry to be met, they will know where the waste would be sent to. "During this time, although we have regulations related, they always say where to send its waste?" He said.

About financial, Suryo said the need of 500 million Euro European funding for the construction of the sewage plant, and can accommodate hundreds of tons of waste to be processed. Even so, Suryo submit a new proposal which he said is limited to be used as an ASEAN project. Wastes that can be processed, among others, former waste batteries, electronic goods, until the hospital waste.

Furthermore Suryo added, Riau Islands could be a suitable location for construction of waste treatment industry. Moreover, this plan in accordance with the wishes of President Yudhoyono to cut emissions by 26 percent until 2020. Thus, the construction of sewage treatment industry is important to consider. 

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Riau Islands Province will develop 1000 hectares of paddy fields

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Batam (ANTARA News) - Riau Islands Province will develop 1000 hectares of paddy fields in leading Indonesian islands in the archipelago.
     
"It will develop 1,000 ha of paddy fields in the outer islands of Riau Islands Province on the border," said Governor Muhammad Sani in the Riau Islands of Batam, on Tuesday.
     
Results rice fields, he said, consumption is expected to meet residents in the Riau Islands.
     
He said all this, private consumption needs are supplied from other regions of Riau Islands in Indonesia and is imported from neighboring countries.
     
Field development costs are budgeted by the Regional Budget Riau Islands 2011 at 5 billion.
     
"The development of rice farming started this year," he said.
     
Development of paddy fields in front of the island is also expected to empower the islands on the border so as not empty.
     
Earlier, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono asked the government to make plans Riau Islands special agricultural land clearing for agricultural products.
     
The government, he said, plans to make the Province as a major supplier of other agricultural products to Singapore.
     
The President also commissioned a number of researchers from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture to examine the types of agricultural products are suitable to be developed in the Riau Islands and then exported to Singapore.
     
"There are so many thousand tons are needed in Singapore for vegetables, fruits, and so on. Why do not we supply from this place is only 45 minutes (to Singapore)," the president said at the time.
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Kepulauan Riau Become a New Economic Center

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TANJUNGPINANG (BP) - The plan of development areas in the Riau Islands, it seems, worked seriously. Before leaving the Islands after a three-day working visit, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono held a closed meeting (ratas) with a range of Riau Islands provincial government in Raja Haji FII Sabilillah Airport, Tanjungpinang.

Not only is the Governor of Riau Islands Muhammad Sani who was accompanied by staff, Yudhoyono also included several ministers. Among others Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono, Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi, Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik, Minister of Industry, MS Hidayat, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Fadel Muhammad, and Menpera Suharso Manoarfa.

Even Menhut Zulkifli Hasan, Minister of Environment Gusti Muhammad Hatta, Minister of Agriculture from Jakarta following Suswono because previously not included in the presidential entourage. Suswono together with Chairman of National Economic Committee (KEN) Chairul come to use charter aircraft.

According to SBY, the concept of Singapore-Johor-Riau (Sijori) today are not the same as when first launched. "In the past, as if it's just Sijori Batam. In the future should incorporate all the Riau Islands, "Yudhoyono said in the introduction ratas, yesterday (27 / 2).

If Singapore is considered more advanced earlier, Yudhoyono said, the condition can turn around if serious use tourism sector, services, and industry. "Where we satellites Singapore. We will make the new economy Kepri center, "said SBY.

Indonesia SBY also highlight opportunities to become suppliers of vegetable needs in Singapore. Even Yudhoyono invited the rector IPB Heri Suhardianto to do research on the Riau Islands of plants that can be seeded and exported. "Why do not we supply from this place that just (be) 45 minutes," he said.

Riau Islands, President further, can develop special agriculture produce farm. "The high demand in Singapore, with good quality, fresh. That's what I want to pick up forward, "he said.

Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa added, the potential supply of agricultural products Riau Islands to Singapore quite large. "Cooperation Indonesia Singapore have his timeline. We now have 10 percent. In 2014 should be above 40 percent, "he said.

Hatta said the development of Riau Islands will be tailored to the unique capital owned by the province. One of the priorities are maritime programs. But according to Hatta, the marine program must be viewed in a broader aspect. "For example, the development of marine tourism, inter-island connectivity, and fishery," said Hatta.

In addition, the enactment of Batam, Bintan and Karimun (BBK) as an economic zone and free trade are expected to grow rapidly. Therefore, BBK, became an important means to enhance its competitiveness. Both in the concession area, konpetitip efforts to bring investors, and even synergy and local development plans, development kolektipitasnya.

"The desire governors to develop the port, it is crucial to the success of FTZ BBK, in order to become the location of the supply of goods in and out," said Hatta.

Integrated spatial development, which has been appointed Governor of Riau Islands HM Sani, who will soon be discussed and synergized the central government. Discussion of this spatial structure has been completed at the level of ministers and Parliament.

Islands are also seen as a supplier of energy. Natuna gas rich. Therefore, it must be tailored to the national gas development strategy. Where, the national interest, should take precedence. After that, just do export to the outside. "In two months, the central Government and the Government of Riau Islands, will put the vision and mission of the Riau Islands," said Hatta.

Riau Islands Governor, HM Sani said, Riau Islands provincial government to thank you for the attention of the President and the central government to support the development of Riau Islands. This positive response he said proved granting the requested Kepri to the center. One of them, related to the preparation of regulations implementing the area of trade and free port in Batam, Bintan and Karimun. The central government, make sure in the near future regulation will be central. Namely, the revision of Government Regulation Number 02 of the Customs.

Other responses given center, said, relief fleet. The presence of this ship provides easy access to the local government center away from the central government. The ease of this will have an impact on improving the local economy.

Sani added that the President will make the Riau Islands as one of the suppliers of vegetables to neighboring countries, mainly to Singapore. Help IPB Bogor, as one academic institution which requested the President to come to the Islands, will certainly facilitate Kepri make efforts to expand cultivation of these vegetables.

"We must achieve this opportunity. I am sure, Riau Islands can be a supplier of vegetables to the neighboring country, "said Sani, optimistic.

The field of tourism development, Sani added has been going well. The growth of the hospitality sector, would any other development continue to run. However, Sani admit there are still many untapped opportunities are maximized. Therefore, the necessary cooperation and regional real effort and central Government. (FAL / zekdew)

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President Inaugurates Integrated Tourism Zone in Bintan, Riau Islands

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President SBY, Mrs. Ani Yudhoyono and Tourism Minister Jero Wacik (left), receive an explanation from Landmark Sdn Bhd CEO John Ballantyne (right), about the development of Exclusive Integrated Tourism Zone (KWTE) Enchantment Lagoi in Lagoi Bintan, Bintan, Riau Islands (26 / 2 .) AFP / Ferry



TEMPO Interactive, Bintan - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono inaugurated the first phase of construction of an integrated tourism area in the Gulf Sebong, Lagoi Sebong Village, Bintan regency, Riau Islands, Saturday (26 / 2).

President and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono arrived at 10.00 pm. They were accompanied by Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik and Riau Islands Governor Muhammad Sani. A number of ministers also attended. Among others Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono, State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi, and Defence Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro.

At the ceremony, the president gave the name "Enchantment Lagoi Bintan" for such integrated tourism area. In his speech, the president called on all parties to work together, so that it can complete the construction area. Head of State wished, the region could become like Singapore or even better. "Let us build this area into an integrated economic region," said the president.

"Enchantment Lagoi Bintan" "The first stage is built on an area of 338 hectares. The area is done consortium integrated tourism company. One of Landmarks Berhad - a lifestyle company based in Malaysia.

The developer will build the "Water City Resort" on the land area is 338 hectares. Tourist and commercial area that has been bought by Landmarks Berhad in 2006. Regions that have sejulah facilities, among other international ferry terminal, the terminal marina, sea plane terminals, where visiting cruise ships, service integrated immigration.

Then the water tourism facilities, shopping centers, hotels, amusement parks, and villas. In addition, developers will also build housing, apartments, conference rooms, universities, and hospitals. The first phase development area was estimated to be completed in 2015 and connected with other islands in Riau Islands Province.

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President: Riau Islands Will Be the New Economic Center

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Tanjungpinang (AFP) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono optimistic Province will become the new economic center, so they can compete with Singapore.

"Where we satellites this is Singapore. We will be` center `new economy," Yudhoyono said when opening a working meeting at the airport Raja Haji Fisabillillah, Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands, on Sunday.

The President explained, to reach that target, all parties must work hard to build the Riau Islands.

Development must accommodate local interests, namely to increase the local economy. In addition, national interests must also be met, in the form of accelerating national economic growth.

The President also requested the development of Riau Islands attention to four main objectives, namely economic growth, employment growth, poverty reduction, and environment maintenance.

"In time it will be a center that is not inferior to Singapore," the president said.

The meeting was held after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Sunday morning, collecting a number of ministers and some officials at the center Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands.

The ministers arrived at the airport Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Tajungpinang, at around 08.30 pm. They arrived at the airport in turn.

The ministers include Environment Minister Mohammad Gusti Hatta, Minister of Industry, MS Hidayat, Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan, Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Fadel Muhammad, head of the Investment Coordinating Board Gita Wirjawan.

In addition, there is also the Minister of Agriculture Suswono and Chairman of the National Economic Committee Chaerul Cape who arrived in Tanjungpinang using a special jet.

Previously, a number of ministers were in Tanjungpinang to accompany the president, including Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono, Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa, Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, and State Secretary Sudi Silalahi.

After arriving at the airport, the minister of a short break in one conference room. At around 09:00 pm, they were together toward the other room to start the meeting.

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President of the Ministers Gather in Tanjungpinang

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Tanjungpinang (AFP) - President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Sunday morning, collecting a number of ministers and some officials at the center Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands.

The ministers arrived at the airport Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Tajungpinang, at around 08.30 pm. They arrived at the airport in turn.

The ministers include Environment Minister Mohammad Gusti Hatta, Minister of Industry, MS Hidayat, Minister of Forestry Zulkifli Hasan, Transportation Minister Freddy Numberi, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Fadel Muhammad, head of the Investment Coordinating Board Gita Wirjawan.

In addition, there is also the Minister of Agriculture Suswono and Chairman of the National Economic Committee Chaerul Cape who arrived in Tanjungpinang using a special jet.

Previously, a number of ministers were in Tanjungpinang to accompany the president, including Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Agung Laksono, Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa, Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik, Defense Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro, and State Secretary Sudi Silalahi.

After arriving at the airport, the minister of a short break in one conference room. At around 09:00 pm, they were together toward another room.

Up at 09.00 am, there is no official information from the court about the substance of the meeting.

However, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday (25 / 2) or the first day of the visit in the Riau Islands had said it would hold a meeting on Sunday (27 / 2), or before heading to Jakarta.

The President asked local government officials in the Riau Islands to provide reports on the implementation of development and investment in the region. "I'm presented with a complete," he said.

The President was scheduled directly opposite to Jakarta after the meeting finished. Head of State will arrive in Jakarta at 13:05 pm

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