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Source: UN Resource Center Ambon
Date: 1 Oct 2001
Unofficial summary of local press articles: Saturday & Monday, 29 Sep & 1 Oct 2001
Saturday, 29 September 2001
Ambon Ekspres, 29 September 2001, p2
*IDP houses will be constructed gradually* The head of Maluku Public Works Department, Ir. Piet Mustamu, reported that houses for IDPs in Maluku will be constructed gradually. Based on the past experiences most of the houses reconstructed that were near the Christian-Muslim border were burned again by rioters. To avoid such occurrences, security clearance and recommendations must be given by the Governor and the Pattimura Regional Military commander before houses are reconstructed.
Ambon Ekspres, 29 September 2001, p2
*Wagub meet with local NGOs* As an outcome of the recent IDP seminar, which was held at the Amans Hotel last September 18-19, the Vice Governor of Maluku, Dra. Paula Renyaan, anticipating that NGOs in Maluku could work together with the Government and other NGOs as conveyed in seminar. Through sharing of data and information, a more integrated and cooperated approach could be put into operation, such as identifying IDPs should be assisted for emergency and relief, who are not, as well as other activities and services being provided for these group by NGOs and the Government.
Suara Maluku, 29 September 2001, p3
*Investigation team sent to Buru* The Chief of the Social Culture Division of the Provincial Planning and Development Board (Bappeda),Dra. Ny. Assmariah Latuconsina reported that the Provincial Inspectorate Office for Maluku sent an investigation team to Buru Island, to investigate reported cases of the missing salaries that were allocated for village midwifes in Buru district. According to some reports, the Head of the District Health Office in Buru district took the payment.
Suara Maluku, 29 September 2001, p12
*Truck driver start to activate transactions in Galala* After about a week of suspending their activities as a result of the bombing incident in Galunggung which killed a truck driver, Dantje Wattimena, Muslims and Christians truck drivers agreed to resume their activities in Galala. According to the group the incident was purely a criminal act thus, left it to the police to further investigate the case.
Siwalima, 29 September 2001, p1
*Civil emergency in Maluku not clear* Law observer George Leasa, SH, MH, said that the implementation of civil emergency rules in Maluku were flawed. According to him, the Governor, as the chief of the civil emergency board should be firm rather than persuasive. He added in normal situations, the use of persuasion is more appropriate.
Siwalima, 29 September 2001, p2
*People in Luhu needs Puskesmas* Commenting on the request by residents of Luhu, West Seram to open a health clinic (Puskesmas), the Head of the Maluku Provincial Health Office, dr. Ristianto Sugiono, promised to convey the request the Central Maluku Health District Office as this village falls under their area of operations, which he hopes to get an immediate response.
Monday, 1 October 2001
Ambon Ekspres, 1 October 2001, p2
*People still possess weapons* Maluku Regional Military Commander, Brig. Gen. Mustopo said at many civilians in this province are still possessing illegal firearms. However, he would not order to carry out a weapon sweep as it could create new problems between the soldiers and the civilians. In his opinion it would be better to let people realise the dangers of it possessing illegal firearms and voluntarily hand them over to authorities.
Ambon Ekspres, 1 October 2001, p3
*RSU Tual lack of service* A number of patients at the Tual General Hospital (RSU) complained about the health services provided by the said hospital. They reported that the hospital did not have capable medical staff . As a result, patients prefer to go to the hospital in Langgur, which they consider to provide better health care and services. Commenting on this, head of Maluku Health Department, dr. Ristianto, said his office will deploy better medical personnel to the hospital, in anticipation to more complaints.
Suara Maluku, 1 October 2001, p12
*Mayor complaints for IDP numbers* Despite the improvement of the security situation in Ambon city, the Mayor of Ambon, Drs. M.J. Papilaja observed the increase in the number of IDPs reported in the area. In this regard, he sent a letter to the Governor of Maluku asking for the definition and criteria of IDPs. Using this definition and the criteria, the city government will start to implement new registration system. IDP identification cards will be given, which will indicate their places of origin and present location, and accordingly will only receive assistance using this card.
Suara Maluku, 1 October 2001, p12
*Vendors moved to Anthony Reebok* Following the recent bombing incident in the area, the Mayor of Ambon city, Drs. M.J. Papilaja, reported that selling of goods in front of the alternative campus of the Pattimura University at Jl. Latumenten in Pohon Pule area have been prohibited. Vendors have been moved to Jl. AM Sangadji and Jl. Anthony Reebok. This is based on the city Government’s scheme to move the transaction areas to better and safer place. He also added that according to several interviews with a number of vendors, they do not want to be blamed on the two bombing incidents in the area. (Pohon Pule)
Siwalima, 1 October 2001, p2
*Dinkes forms team to anticipate HIV/AIDS* To anticipate the increase of HIV/AIDS cases in Maluku, the Provincial Health Department has formed a special team to conduct and information campaign on the dangers of HIV/AIDS virus throughout the province. According to dr. Ristianto, Head of Maluku Health Department, he will be coordinating with local NGOs to help in the information drive to support this programme.
Siwalima, 1 October 2001, p3
*IDPs do not have electricity* Mery Taribuka, an IDP from Rumahtiga who has been moved to an IDP barrack in Kayu Putih, reported they still have no access to electricity. She added that a local NGO promised to assist them with the problem, but have not heard them again.
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