The Jakarta Post | Mon, 11/22/2010 2:07 PM | National
President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) officiated five new universities in Papua on Monday.
The universities were Musamus Merauke University , Borneo Tarakan University , Bangka Belitung University , Babel Polytechnic and Batam Polytechnic, Antara news portal reported.
The President officiated the institutions after delivering a speech at the National Student Executive Board conference at Cendrawasih University .
The President signed five tablets, as his entourage, guests and the chiefs of the Student Executive Board looked on.
All of the new colleges are located near the state border.
In his speech, Yudhoyono said the new institutions were intended to improve the education sector, which was one of the keys to national development.
“It will also improve the quality of human resources in colleges,” he said.
SBY was accompanied by First Lady Ani Kristianti, Coordinating Minister for Public Welfare Minister Agung Laksono, Home Minister Gamawan Fauzi, Finance Minister Agus Martowardojo, Minister of Agriculture Suswono, State Secretary Sudi Silalahi, National Education Minister Muhammad Nuh, Cabinet Secretary Dipo Alam, Indonesian Military chief Adm. Agus Suhartono, and National Police Chief Gen. Timur Pradopo.
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Wednesday 3 November 2010
Indonesian army progressing on human rights
Testimony by Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Robert Scher
"During the past decade, the Indonesian Armed Forces, known by the Indonesian acronym of TNI, have undertaken several critical institutional reforms to help achieve Indonesia’s goal of establishing greater civilian control over the military. These reforms include formally removing the military from political affairs, as codified in Indonesian Law 34/2004; establishing a clear delineation between the responsibilities of the civilian police forces and the TNI; and enhancing the authority of the civilian defense minister. While the United States has encouraged and applauded such reforms, it is important to note that the Government of Indonesia undertook them of its own volition, as a reflection of its commitment to democratic values and to playing the role of a responsible leader in Southeast Asia. It is particularly notable that these reforms have taken place so shortly after Indonesia’s transition from autocratic rule."
Complete article please read : US Foreign Affairs
"During the past decade, the Indonesian Armed Forces, known by the Indonesian acronym of TNI, have undertaken several critical institutional reforms to help achieve Indonesia’s goal of establishing greater civilian control over the military. These reforms include formally removing the military from political affairs, as codified in Indonesian Law 34/2004; establishing a clear delineation between the responsibilities of the civilian police forces and the TNI; and enhancing the authority of the civilian defense minister. While the United States has encouraged and applauded such reforms, it is important to note that the Government of Indonesia undertook them of its own volition, as a reflection of its commitment to democratic values and to playing the role of a responsible leader in Southeast Asia. It is particularly notable that these reforms have taken place so shortly after Indonesia’s transition from autocratic rule."
Complete article please read : US Foreign Affairs
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