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Obama Visits Deferred, Fixed Investment Flow

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - While United States President Barack Obama delaying his visit to Indonesia, but the government remains optimistic on the potential for U.S. companies investing in Indonesia.

Economic Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa said so far the U.S. private companies show his seriousness to invest in Indonesia.

"Working together we and the U.S. there is OPIC (Overseas Private Investment Corporation). Of course with our agreement with OPIC it shows that the private sector shows a serious U.S. investments in Indonesia," Hatta said during a news conference in his office, Jakarta, Friday (19 / 3 / 2010). OPIC is a collaboration that has been discussed between the Indonesian government with the United States. This same plan will work during the coming Obama matured later.

Hatta believe U.S. investors will be attracted to invest their capital in Indonesia. The reason is, between Indonesia and the U.S. there will be no competition because there was no similarity of products. Therefore, continued Hatta, Indonesia is expected to make a profit if they can take advantage of this cooperation.

"We are not the same with the Americans for their products. So, there is no competition. This is different from other countries. We will take great benefit in the economic sectors of cooperation," he said.

Liputan6.com, Semarang: Chairman of the National Mandate Party Hatta Rajasa mind if Amien Rais, Chairman of the Advisory Panel of the Party, was asked to lead the Muhammadiyah. This statement came after the insistence of various regions in order to re-Amien Rais became Chairman of the Muhammadiyah. Thus Hatta Rajasa expressed on the sidelines of a coordination meeting led Regional Council of PAN in Semarang Central Java, Saturday (20 / 3).

Hatta added that the PAN has a close relationship with the figure Amien Rais. He is the founder of this party. However, further Hatta, respecting the wishes of PAN Muhammadiyah members who asked Amien Rais to lead this community organizations.

In response to this, Hatta requested that this issue does not dispekulasikan stuff. According to him, the discourse of desire Muhammadiyah members to the former Chairman of the Assembly is again leading the Muhammadiyah, will still be discussed in the internal party. (AIS)

Lottery Results Quarterfinals and Semifinals Champions League

London (ANTARA News / Reuters) - Lottery Results quarterfinals and semifinals of the Champions League which performed Friday:

Quarterfinals:

Olympique Lyon v Girondins Bordeaux

Bayern Munich v Manchester United

Arsenal v Barcelona

Inter Milan v CSKA Moscow

Semifinals:

Bayern Munich / Manchester United v Olympique Lyon / Girondins Bordeaux

Inter Milan / CSKA Moscow v Arsenal / Barcelona

* The first leg quarterfinals match was held 30 and March 31, sementra second leg scheduled 6 and 7 April.

* Semi-final first leg match made 20 and 21 April, while the second leg was held 27 and 28 April.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Bank CIMB Niaga's focus on the education sector for social responsibility program (Corporate Social Responsibility / CSR). Located in Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Burujul, Tasikmalaya District, Bank Niaga, Friday (19/3/2010), deliver aid in the form of reconstruction of education 2 (two) classes Ibtidaiyah Burujul Madrasah building. This assistance is a continuation of the previous aid was also delivered to the same school in the form of school supplies valued at approximately USD 70 million.

Gatot Subagio, Corporate Services Head of CIMB Niaga said in carrying out its activities, Bank Niaga is not only oriented toward business interests alone. Concern with social issues in particular areas of concern that education is realized in various CSR activities CIMB Niaga Cares.

"We hope that this assistance can support local government efforts in improving Tasikmalaya education infrastructure damaged by the earthquake. Thus, the students can return to school and teaching and learning activities can be re-implemented properly," he said.

Billy added the school reconstruction assistance is channeled to work with Quick Response Action Foundation (ACT) which notes the deal was signed on December 10, 2009.

N Imam Akbari, Vice President Operational ACT said that cooperation in the field of education, making CIMB Niaga as a strategic partner to help the ACT in reaching areas that need assistance.

Lottery Results Quarterfinals and Semifinals Champions League

London (ANTARA News / Reuters) - Lottery Results quarterfinals and semifinals of the Champions League which performed Friday:

Quarterfinals:

Olympique Lyon v Girondins Bordeaux

Bayern Munich v Manchester United

Arsenal v Barcelona

Inter Milan v CSKA Moscow

Semifinals:

Bayern Munich / Manchester United v Olympique Lyon / Girondins Bordeaux

Inter Milan / CSKA Moscow v Arsenal / Barcelona

* The first leg quarterfinals match was held 30 and March 31, sementra second leg scheduled 6 and 7 April.

* Semi-final first leg match made 20 and 21 April, while the second leg was held 27 and 28 April.

Mother Joy Tobing Cancel Coming to Police Station

Mother Joy Tobing, Rome Intan Sibuea Boru, according to the plan will come to the police Mampang Prapatan to give testimony about abuse allegations posted by Daniel Sinambela. But because of illness, Rome came off.

"I do not think so now, again not feeling well," said a source in the family detikhot Joy Tobing via short messages, Friday (19/3/2010).

Rome suddenly less fit when to leave for the police Mampang Prapatan. When did Rome will again come, the source can not be sure. It just waiting for the call from the police.

When asked about plans Joy and Daniel, who will hold a press conference on Friday (19/3/2010) this evening, the source does not provide an answer.

Daniel Sinambela party, a man who reportedly married to Joy, reported a family member Indonesian Idol winner's first season to the police Mampang Prapatan, and March 1, 2010. The report was made because three family members admitted Daniel Joy attacked at home. At that time three family members visited the residence of Daniel Joy dated March 1, 2010 and for giving the gift.

Disconnect from Lucky, Ardina Rasti More Freedom

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Disconnect from the Lucky prime, did not make Ardina Rasti loss of passion. He even admitted jomblonya pleased with today's status can be returned due to a career focus and more freely in making decisions.

"I now jomblo. Want a career focus first, if the couple can wait, but if there is and match it already," said Poppy actor in the film The Sexy City was found in the Planet Hollywood Jakarta, Friday (19/3/2010).

For boyfriend affairs, said Ardina, he preferred to relax. "Yes dinikmatin wrote. I want to find a suitable boyfriend. Whatever is given aja received, but we also have to keep trying, too," he said.

Recognized Ardina, failure to establish a relationship with Lucky is not made to close the trauma to themselves. He actually learned a lot from previous experiences. "Yes for me is to study wrote. When ya take decisions themselves, the risks for yourself, too. Learn more about myself. It was good too, cried. I no longer enjoy the solitude," said Ardina. (C9-09)

SAN FRANCISCO, KOMPAS.com - Yahoo buy Citizen Sports gaming site, developed a graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). This will strengthen Akuisis portal Yahoo services in both the channel information and social networking.

Citizen Sports has been providing virtual league like football and basketball. Users can manage a virtual team to compete with other users. Besides the computer, this service can also be accessed through social networks, as well as iPhone and Android applications.

As reported by AP on Thursday (18/3/2010), the founder of Citizen Sports is Jeff Ma in the year 2004 by holding his business partner Mike Kerns. They manage these services in private and has attracted 39 million unique U.S. visitors per month.

The value of the acquisition should be completed next June 2010. Yahoo only says Citizen Sports will be integrated with sports content and similar services.

Status Janda, KD legitimate Only a hug Raul

In an infotainment show, singer Jasmine Trias picture emerged being embraced by entrepreneurs Raul Lemos. According to attorney KD, Elsie Lontoh, legitimate widow's two children hugged the man.

"If true for me does not matter because KD's been widowed or single," said Elsie when contacted a number of journalists over a telephone line, Friday (19/3/2010).

But Elsie could not verify or deny the news KD hug Raul at an airport in Dili. The reason for Elsie yet to see directly those impressions.

In addition, he also had not seen KD in a few days. "I just met with KD this afternoon," he added.

Elsie tells if Kiyani had known figure Raul since two years ago. As far as Elsie, the status of KD and Raul just friends. If both are making love, Elsie did not know.

"If you say the well close," he said.

Justin Bieber Gebrakan At Will Give Fans

Sensational young singer, Justin Bieber now really famous pan. Bieber was first found by Usher is now a new idol. And for her tour later this year he said it would provide a breakthrough to fans.

16-year-old star of this tour will start in June in Hartford, Connecticut. In an interview with MTV News, the singer said: "Actually we'll gig together Sean Kingston, one of my friends boyfriend. So this would be fun," he said.

This Canadian singer also said that he hoped could provide interesting entertainment for the fans. "You can expect a good time. This will be a place where you get a breakthrough. A place where you can connect with the songs and the like. So I hope you will like it," he said. (Spl / erl)

Liputan6.com, Bekasi: Police arrested seven students at the University of Islam 45 Bekasi protesters at the event site visit Boediono Vice President in the Office of Bantar Gebang district, Bekasi, West Java, on Friday (19 / 3). The seven students arrested for committing acts without permission first.

The seven students slipped one by one in front of dozens of residents in the district office to witness the meeting with a speech Vice President Bekasi City health officer. About 20 meters from the location of the vice president stood up, they yelled and criticized Vice President Boediono banners spread.

Security officers immediately arrested the demonstrators, holding both their hands and feet, and carried him to the police office Bantar Gebang. Vice President Boediono who saw action had paused. "This is democracy," he said later.

Bekasi Kombes Kapolrestro Imam Soegianto Police said the students do not have permission to hold demonstrations. "They will be secured for 1x24 hours for questioning. We will learn whether this case will diberkas or we call the parents and the Unisma," he said. (JUM / Ant)

Liputan6.com, Moscow: Talks between Russia and the United States in Moscow, failed to reach a new agreement in the discussion of nuclear disarmament treaty. Similarly NHK released on Friday (19 / 3).

NHK said a source in a two-day visit in Moscow, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Both exchanged views on a new disarmament treaty to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty or START-1 in 1991 which ended last December.

In a press conference, Hillary said that although the meeting had not produced a decision that, he hopes the two countries could soon agree on a new treaty on nuclear disarmament with Russia. Especially, before the High Level Conference on Nuclear Security in Washington DC, USA, next April.

Meanwhile, Lavrov said Russia demanded the new Nuclear nonproleferasi agreement also included a clause barring installation of a missile defense system the U.S. property. The demand was issued, following Russian objections on Romania's willingness in early February and then to install the interceptor missile system on its territory. (ADD / ANS)

Liputan6.com, Bangkok: anti demonstrators who continued demonstrations until the sixth day had strongly reject the offer conditional talks given the Prime Minister of Thailand Abhisit Vejjajiva. Precisely determined demonstrators continue the struggle until the government was overthrown Abhisit.

Friday (19 / 3) is precisely the sixth day of red shirted demonstrators held action. Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was sworn there would be no negotiations before the dissolution of the government.

"I want to talk, but not under this climate of intimidation," said Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in an interview on national television channels.

However, the leaders of the majority of rural-based "Red Shirt" said they would urge Abhisit meet their demands. And, held a public meeting and called for the class war.

"Red shirt does not refuse to negotiate, but if the prime minister dissolved the parliament and all parties must sign an agreement saying they would respect the election results so that countries can move forward," said the leader of a red shirt Jatuporn Prompan. (RST / ANS / AFP)

Disappointment Susno summarized in "Not Testimonial"

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Once removed from the office of the Head of Criminal Investigation (Kabareskrim) Police Headquarters, Commissioner General of Police stated that Susno Duadji himself disillusioned with the attitude of the institution. All summarized in the book that launched Testimony Not Susno in Jakarta, Friday (19 / 3).

The issues he raised is the link itself with the legal trapping case against the leadership of the Corruption Eradication Commission. In this book, insisted that Susno deliberately Police Chief in charge of the team formed the Commission scandal. Its mission is to find a case that could ensnare the leadership of the Commission.

Still according to Susno, Chief of Police said the motive for murder throe Zulkarnaen Nasruddin mentioned as a crime of bribery involving the leadership of the Commission. The report is then given to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. "The probe completely under the control of Chief of Police. Kabareskrim I was not as significant a role given aliases on-bypass," said Susno.

He also considered the National Police Chief Bambang Hendarso Danuri has been lying in front of members of the House of Representatives Commission III. He did not resign from the office he held, but declared unilaterally by the Chief of Police. (OMI / ANS)

Liputan6.com, Moscow: Talks between Russia and the United States in Moscow, failed to reach a new agreement in the discussion of nuclear disarmament treaty. Similarly NHK released on Friday (19 / 3).

NHK said a source in a two-day visit in Moscow, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Both exchanged views on a new disarmament treaty to replace the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty or START-1 in 1991 which ended last December.

In a press conference, Hillary said that although the meeting had not produced a decision that, he hopes the two countries could soon agree on a new treaty on nuclear disarmament with Russia. Especially, before the High Level Conference on Nuclear Security in Washington DC, USA, next April.

Meanwhile, Lavrov said Russia demanded the new Nuclear nonproleferasi agreement also included a clause barring installation of a missile defense system the U.S. property. The demand was issued, following Russian objections on Romania's willingness in early February and then to install the interceptor missile system on its territory. (ADD / ANS)

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Case SOMASI ak.com Sony site by the Sony Corporation of Japan had no known previous Sony Indonesia. Sony Indonesia was not involved in trouble trademarks of Sony Corporation and only act as a mediator for both parties.

Sony Indonesia was not having full authority to intervene in the case of Sony-ak.com SOMASI this. This problem occurs is a matter of law is indeed a trademark of Sony Corporation full authority to take care of it. That narrative is conveyed Head of Department Marketing & Communications Division, Rini Hasbi when contacted Kompas.com, Wednesday afternoon (17.3.2010).

"The Sony Indonesia only act as a mediator in this matter. At the meeting yesterday, Sony Indonesia to mediate both parties to achieve the best deal." Rini said. Since this issue appears, Sony Indonesia immediately conduct a search of data and images as much as possible related to the case on Friday night. Next, the Sony Indonesia provide a report to the Sony Corporation of Japan. Sony Corporation of Japan side was flown directly to the Indonesian representative.

As already reported, a meeting between Sony Arianto Kurniawan and Sony Corporation of Japan took place last Tuesday. The meeting was attended also by the President of Sony Indonesia, Koji Wakaizumi as mediators. Agreement has been reached at the meeting yesterday.

Gajah Tunggal Reach USD 905 Million Profit

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Manufacturers of cars and motorcycles tires PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk (GJTL) during 2009 net profit of Rp 905 billion compared to 2008 which suffered a loss Rp 625 billion.

Press release received here on Friday said, the operational performance is good enough is the main driving factor achieving the company's net profit, supported by foreign currency transaction gains from corporate bonds in U.S. dollars, as well as additional contribution results from associated companies PT POLYCHEM Indonesia, for profit USD 16 billion in 2008 compared to a loss of Rp 76 billion.

It is said, the company net sales of approximately USD 7.936 trillion, or thin down compared to Rp 7.963 trillion in 2008. Total volume of sales in the year 2009 also experienced a decline caused by the declining volume of sales to export markets.

Meanwhile, the company's gross profit in 2009 rose by 60 percent to Rp1, 822 trillion compared to Rp 1.135 trillion in 2008.

This is because the company managed to obtain benefits from declining raw material costs in the mid-2009.

Liputan6.com, Makassar: Dozens of Indonesian Muslim students at the University of Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Friday (19 / 3) evening, protesters urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono immediately solve the case of Century Bank rescue funds amounting to Rp 6.7 trillion through legal channels. Students assess President Yudhoyono did not seriously deal with this case. They also urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono took off Vice President Boediono and Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani Indrawati for allegedly related to this case. Conducted demonstrations in front of the campus is closed half the road to Pioneer Independence cause congestion.

The protest was also held Makassar Muhammadiyah University students. They urged the parliament immediately take legal steps in the accomplishment of Century Bank case. In this action, the students also rejected the arrival of President SBY to Makassar, next week, to attend one of the Islamic organizations. (Bog)

Goods Train Cars Hit and Destroy Houses

Liputan6.com, Medan: It's the call while driving, a car hit by a freight train through a crossing when a train without a cross bar at Al-Falah Street, Medan, North Sumatra, Friday (19 / 3) evening.

This resulted in violent collision wrecked car. Meanwhile, two passengers survived the car, but seriously injured. Thus even with the outhouse at the edge of a broken rail was hit by a car. A woman was seriously wounded residents of boarding houses by falling walls.

According to eyewitnesses, the new car to stop after catching a house on the edge of the tracks. Previously, drivers are reminded to concentrate while driving, but he remained in touch via telephone so that a collision had occurred. (YNI / ANS)

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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Anti-Corruption Coalition Smoking Section (KAKAR), Thursday (18/3/2010) afternoon, reported three members of the House of Representatives Commission IX who allegedly removing a paragraph about the addictive substance of tobacco to the Police Headquarters Criminal Investigation Body.

Members of the coalition, Kartono Muhammad, states, due to the removal of the verse, the government could not regulate tobacco problem (cigarette). Three members were reported, the Chairman of Commission IX Tjiptaning Rebekah, and two members, and Ayesha Baramuli Mariani Solekan.

KAKAR third suspect deliberately omitted Paragraph 2 of Article 113 of Law of Health. All three gave orders in writing to the secretariat of the Parliament to remove the paragraph that says tobacco is addictive substances.

"Due to the loss of the verse, about the tobacco could not be arranged," added Kartono Muhammad.

David ML Tobing lawyer who had come to the Criminal Investigation Body to report stated, had received the police report. In a letter written evidence of the police report, three former members of the Special Committee Health Act was allegedly violated Article 263 and 266 of the Penal Code on the Granting of False Information to an authentic deed.

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: President Susilo Bambang Yuhdoyono asked the ministers to provide feedback or suggestions related to the House recommendations on policies rescue Century Bank. The President demanded that his ministers input and suggestions to deposit it on Monday (22 / 3) later.

Presidential statement submitted by the Minister of Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi, in a press conference in Jakarta, Friday (19 / 3). Sudi said the president had given instructions to his ministers to study the recommendations related to the work of the House committee Century Bank.

The ministers were asked to give advice to the president so the president can menmgambil step following the recommendation of the House.

Through voting, the House of Representatives plenary session March 3 and concluded that there was irregularities in the provision of short-term loan facility and the temporary capital to the Bank Century worth Rp 6.7 trillion. Parliament also asked the in charge, among others Boediono and Sri Mulyani legally processed as soon as possible. [Read: Voting Open Option C Most].

Liputan6.com, South Pamulang: Team identification Provincial Police and the Metro Jaya Police Headquarters, Friday (19 / 3) afternoon, collecting data, evidence, and information on the residence of Fauzi Syarief, residents Pamulang, South Tangerang, Banten. Every room in the residence Fauzi did not escape the examination. This is to look for fingerprints Dulmatin cs terrorist suspects following the news and his friends had ever visited the house, Fauzi.

In this investigation, police seized mobile phones, Qur'an, marriage certificates, as well as family card Fauzi. Initially, the police would also hold reconstruction. However, until this evening failed reconstruction. As for terrorism suspects do not appear on site.

Hajah Gomar, Fauzi's mother, who witnessed these tests do not claim to know nothing about his activities during this. They claimed to have information from the extended family Fauzi. Although not yet visited his son in prison cells, he believes, Fauzi condition fine.

Role Fauzi Syarief, the man who allegedly met with Dulmatin and two colleagues before being shot dead, is still a question mark. Understandably, before being shot dead, three terrorists were passing through the house Fauzi. Police also found a remote bomb and two men membekuk BR initials AH and SB aka aka I at the residence of the registered nurse [read: figure Fauzi Still Mystery].

Persebaya Supporters Support Round-Adies Arif

Supporters Persebaya or known by the name Bonek unanimously supports partner-Adies Arief Afandi Kadir. If there Bonek that provides support to the other spouse is considered a false support.

Statement of support given to this Cacak after seeing the many couples who claim to be supported by Bonek. There are also couples who claim to support the spouse Bonek Fitradjaja-independent and paired Naen Suryono PDIP Rismaharini Tri-Bambang DH.

"If somebody had given support to the other spouse is false. We see the figures and we are not a political party," said Surabaya Dirijen Supporters Foundation (YSS), Himam dreadlocks, told reporters at the YSS at Simpang Jalan Hamlet, Friday (19/3/2010) .

Himam describes the support provided by this Bonek because Arief Afandi saw that cares about the fate Bonek. Though supporters Ijo pickpocket will also provide support to Saleh Ismail Mukadar. "But as Mr. Saleh did not qualify so who else is worthy of our support than Cacak," he said.

He explained, if he supports the other partner is not clear Bonek fate. While Arif Afandi already proved himself capable of sheltering cawali Bonek for office. Support that will be called to all the supporters Bonek of about 6 thousand people. Thousands of votes will be given entirely to the couple Cacak.

Confessing Sam Milby's Close to Some Men

After a divorce from Sam Hermansyah in August 2009 last month, the singer KD often reported having an affair with businessman Raul Lemos. It was not only Raul who was close to the KD.

"It's KD was close to some men because of KD did not want too long alone," said Elsie Lontoh, attorney KD, when contacted by a number of journalists telephone, Friday (19/3/2010).

Who are the men, Elsie did not want to divulge. The reason is because it has entered into private affairs KD. As a lawyer and friend, Elsie just know without having to discuss it at length.

One reason KD close to some men because chanter 'I'm Sorry Goodbye' is to know the character of her future husband, and family backgrounds. KD did not want to buy a cat in a sack.

KD also hope the man who later married her large family can understand the singer's Malang. "If married with KD KD's not only alone but also his family," he concluded.

Liputan6.com, Bekasi: Police arrested seven students at the University of Islam 45 Bekasi protesters at the event site visit Boediono Vice President in the Office of Bantar Gebang district, Bekasi, West Java, on Friday (19 / 3). The seven students arrested for committing acts without permission first.

The seven students slipped one by one in front of dozens of residents in the district office to witness the meeting with a speech Vice President Bekasi City health officer. About 20 meters from the location of the vice president stood up, they yelled and criticized Vice President Boediono banners spread.

Security officers immediately arrested the demonstrators, holding both their hands and feet, and carried him to the police office Bantar Gebang. Vice President Boediono who saw action had paused. "This is democracy," he said later.

Bekasi Kombes Kapolrestro Imam Soegianto Police said the students do not have permission to hold demonstrations. "They will be secured for 1x24 hours for questioning. We will learn whether this case will diberkas or we call the parents and the Unisma," he said. (JUM / Ant)

Partai Keadilan Sejahtera (PKS), will be all out to win partner-Julius Fandi Utomo Bustami (Fu-Yu) Pilwali Surabaya in 2010. The party is sure capable of capturing thousands of votes through various strategies winnings.

There is also a strategy partner winnings Fu-Yu supported Prosperous Peace Party (PDS), the United Development Party (PPP) and the Ulema National Awakening Party (PKNU) is a non-moving cadres and cadres. It is expected that a cadre capable of getting 15 votes.

"We will do our best efforts to win this pair," said Chairman of the DPD PKS Kota Surabaya, Ibn Shobir told reporters at the RM Kemiri, Jalan Embong Kemiri, Friday (19/3/2010).

Ibn explained that the MCC target 100 thousand votes to get support for this FU-YU. All the elements will be involved to win Pilwali on 2 June.

MCC, continued Ibn, has 3 main engine of the machine winnings cadres, machines and machine structural support. In this case, candidates who failed to get seats in the council will also be moved in order to win the FU-YU.

"Constituent owned by the candidate who can not get our permanent seat guard and direct us to win this pair," he added.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The release of a fatwa issued unlawful smoking Muhammadiyah still controversial. Chairman of the National Awakening Party faction, Marwan Djafar said the fatwa haram to smoke by Muhammadiyah is the internal affairs of these institutions.

PKB itself, chose to follow the opinions and fatwa stating that smoking is makruh law. "Problem was a fatwa haram Muhammadiyah's internal affairs, we do not want to come to interfere. Opinions about smoking various scholars, some say makruh, some say illegitimate, some say Mubah. We follow the makruh, according to scholars jumhurul opinion (most scholars ), "said Marwan.

Makruh law states that an act innocent when done, but be rewarded if abandoned. "Opinion is not unlawful jumhurul opinion scholars," he said.

According to Marwan, makruh opinion is the most moderate opinion. However, he admitted, if judging from the health side, health hazard of smoking smokers and those around him.

"But the social and economic impacts are also very large. If the cigarette factory closed is increasing unemployment, tobacco farmers are also losing money and taxes to the state would be reduced. Because it is better left to each individual to judge," said Marwan, who is also an active smoker .

Police Still Wait for official Task Force Recommendations

The police will still be waiting for the official task force recommendations regarding the case law of the mafia in the body of Police in the alleged tax markus Rp 25 billion. The recommendations related to the investigation of this USD 25 billion that was not handled Police Commission.

"We'll wait.'ll Not usually task force will provide recommendations to the police. We will respond to the first formal recommendation," says Head of Public Relations Inspector General Police Headquarters Edward Aritonang a news conference in his office, Jl Trunojoyo, South Jakarta, Friday (19 / 3 / 2010).

According to Edward, after receiving a formal recommendation, the new police will respond.

"Certainly we appreciate the efforts of task force which has been running like a want to call. We responded well," he added.

Sony AK Not Want to Comment About Content Negotiation

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Sony Arianto Kurniawan not want to speak about the content of negotiations between him and the Sony Corporation related SOMASI Sony posted to the site of his Sony-ak.com. "I can not comment, only if you want more details there will be the next release of Sony Corp.," he said when contacted Kompas.com, Wednesday (17/3/2010).

Sony AK meeting with the Japanese Sony Corp. and Sony Indonesia (16/3/2010) by Sony AK has not produced a final agreement. Until now, Sony is still waiting for AK Sony Corp. of Japan to the process of finalization of dispute resolution that domain name. "So basically we are still discussions, we are still waiting intinnya again. Still waiting for the process finalisasinya the next few days, this week," he added.

However, Sony AK admitted that he still insisted to continue using the site to normal before SOMASI posted. Reported, Sony Corp. of Japan shot a SOMASI to AK Sony's site because the site name domain name similar to Sony Corp. of Japan. Both parties have met and conferred until akhrinya Sony Corp. of Japan to apologize to Sony AK.

Thousands Sita Customs Sack Explosives

Liputan6.com, Batam: Board of Customs Directorate General of Special Areas of Riau Islands thwart smuggling tens of tons of explosives yield 100 percent. Explosives being entered in thousands of bags were brought Pratam Jaya Motor Ship from Johor Baru, Malaysia, the purpose Waci, Sulawesi.

KM Jaya Pratam originally caught in the waters east Tanjungberakit, Riau Islands since the document was not completed. After the examination, in 2394 sacks of explosives that the packaging has been replaced with fertilizer packaging. The perpetrators also hid thousands of sacks of explosives at the bottom of the ship.

Although the modus operandi of smuggling explosives this time with 75 tons of explosives that had been arrested Customs and Excise officers in November 2009, has not been established whether the owner is the same person. Currently the master and the crew detained for further investigation process. (JUM)

Thousands Sita Customs Sack Explosives

Liputan6.com, Batam: Board of Customs Directorate General of Special Areas of Riau Islands thwart smuggling tens of tons of explosives yield 100 percent. Explosives being entered in thousands of bags were brought Pratam Jaya Motor Ship from Johor Baru, Malaysia, the purpose Waci, Sulawesi.

KM Jaya Pratam originally caught in the waters east Tanjungberakit, Riau Islands since the document was not completed. After the examination, in 2394 sacks of explosives that the packaging has been replaced with fertilizer packaging. The perpetrators also hid thousands of sacks of explosives at the bottom of the ship.

Although the modus operandi of smuggling explosives this time with 75 tons of explosives that had been arrested Customs and Excise officers in November 2009, has not been established whether the owner is the same person. Currently the master and the crew detained for further investigation process. (JUM)