Membuka Kesempatan Bagi Tokoh Baru Menjadi Pemimpin Nasional

Pemimpin/anggota Dewan Perwakilan Daerah (DPD) bertemu pengamat dan insan pers untuk mendiskusikan perkembangan kepemimpinan nasional, tujuan ideal dan situasi riil, serta bagaimana mekanisme memunculkan calon baru pemimpin nasional dan bagaimana menambah sumber rekrutmen yang membuka kesempatan atau peluang tokoh baru (regenerasi) dan partisipasi rakyat Indonesia.

“Kami memiliki keresahan yang sama, bahkan kejenuhan, atas kepemimpinan nasional menghadapi tahun 2014,” ujar Wakil Ketua Dewan Perwakilan Daerah (DPD) Laode Ida, seusai acara di lantai 8 Gedung Nusantara III Kompleks Parlemen, Senayan, Jakarta, Rabu (30/5). Sumber rekrutmen dan figur calon menjadi sorotan dalam pertemuan, termasuk etika berpolitik pemimpin nasional yang berkuasa.

“Gerakan selanjutnya yang dilakukan teman-teman adalah memunculkan ‘kapal selam’ di permukaan air. Banyak sekali figur brighten and brightness, orang-orang cemerlang yang memiliki integritas dan kredibilitas tetapi mereka mirip ‘kapal selam’. Kita memunculkan ‘kapal selam’ ini sehingga calon pemimpin nasional tidak itu-itu saja, menjenuhkan. Harus ada figur baru. Kuncinya regenerasi.”

“Hasil survei yang hanya memunculkan calon itu-itu saja karena mereka tidak terbuka menyatakan kesiapannya menjadi calon pemimpinan nasional. Ke depan, Bung Ray Rangkuti (salah satu narasumber acara) membuka kantor pendaftaran calon presiden agar orang-orang baru itu datang, menyatakan kesiapannya, sehingga orang-orang baru itu bisa terpublikasikan atau disosialisasikan.”

Senator asal Gorontalo Elnino Husein Mohi menambahkan, pertemuan menyimpulkan bahwa memunculkan tokoh baru menjadi agenda yang mendesak dan menyadarkan rakyat mengenai kemunculan tokoh baru kebutuhan nasional masa depan. “Banyak yang bisa kita lakukan untuk memunculkan calon pemimpin nasional yang baru agar kita tidak terlena atau terbuai nama-nama yang beredar sekarang.”

Untuk memunculkan tokoh baru itu maka dua langkah dilakukan, yaitu mengubah perundang-undangan tentang pemilihan umum presiden-wakil presiden dan mengubah mind set rakyat Indonesia mengenai calon baru pemimpin nasional selain nama-nama yang beredar sekarang. “Kita berusaha untuk mendukung kemunculan tokoh-tokoh baru itu selain nama-nama yang beredar sekarang sebagai calon pemimpin nasional yang baru.”

Mewakili pengamat, Direktur Eksekutif Lingkar Madani (LIMA) Indonesia Ray Rangkuti mengakui bahwa pertemuan sangat intens mendiskusikan perkembangan kepemimpinan nasional, tujuan ideal dan situasi riil. “Yang ideal, tentu saja, harapan kita bagaimana melahirkan pemimpin nasional yang antikorupsi dan mandiri, dan bagaimana menambah sumber rekrutmen. Isu-isu yang jamak kita dengar.”

Jika menyerahkan sepenuhnya kepada partai-partai politik mekanisme bagaimana memunculkan calon baru pemimpin nasional dan bagaimana menambah sumber rekrutmen berarti kita mempersempit kesempatan tokoh-tokoh baru. “Jika partai-partai politik tetap melakukan, mekanismenya mesti jelas yang memungkinkan partisipasi rakyat Indonesia, termasuk mengawasi jejak etika berpolitik mereka.”

Ia berharap, rakyat Indonesia turut serta menyelidiki seluk-beluk calon baru pemimpin nasional jauh-jauh hari sebelum pemilihan umum presiden-wakil presiden. “Kalau bisa, kita menyelidiki dua tahun sebelum pemilihan umum. Bahkan berkembang ide untuk mulai memunculkan pemimpin lokal atau pemimpin daerah yang berhasil untuk dipromosikan di tingkat nasional. Begitu idealnya.”

“Tapi riilnya, karena kita hanya memiliki waktu dua tahun, dan kemungkinan undang-undang tidak direvisi, maka titik temunya ialah mendesak regenerasi. Kita sangat mengharapkan regenerasi, setelahnya isu-isu antikorupsi, mandiri,” sambungnya. “Hasil pertemuan menyepakati pentingnya regenerasi pemimpin nasional, dan bersamaan dengan itu melakukan perubahan struktural dan kultural.

Perubahan struktural, misalnya, mendesak partai-partai politik untuk berkenan memberi kesempatan kepada tokoh-tokoh yang baru sebagai generasi calon baru pemimpin nasional; sedangkan perubahan kultural, misalnya, mengubah mind set rakyat atau menyadarkan mereka bahwa terdapat calon pemimpin yang baru selain nama-nama yang beredar. “Di Republik ini bertaburan calon pemimpin visioner, yang memiliki komitmen.”

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Dr. Tetsuro Urabe, Professor, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo, and Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs

Election of Dr. Tetsuro Urabe, Professor, Graduate School of Science, the University of Tokyo, and Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, in the Election of Members of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS)

June 7, 2012

1. On Thursday, June 7 (Wednesday, June 6 EST), an election of the members of the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) was held at the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), convened at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Japan's candidate, Dr. Tetsuro Urabe, Professor, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo, was elected as a member of the Commission.
   
2. The CLCS is an organ established under UNCLOS, consisting of 21 experts in the fields of geology, geophysics and hydrography. The function of the Commission is to consider the submissions made by coastal States concerning the outer limits of the continental shelf extended beyond 200 nautical miles from their shores, and to make recommendations from the scientific point of view in accordance with UNCLOS. The CLCS plays a paramount role in the establishment of the outer limits of the continental shelf by coastal States in line with international law.
   
3. CLCS member Dr. Urabe was elected in a by-election held in August 2011 following the sudden passing of former CLCS member Dr. Kensaku Tamaki in April 2011. He has been re-elected for a second term.
   
4. As a maritime State, Japan is committed to promoting the international order of the law of the sea and has contributed to the establishment of the outer limits of the continental shelf by coastal States by nominating a pre-eminent expert in the field for election as a member of the CLCS. Professor Urabe is one of Japan's most distinguished experts in the areas of geology and mineralogy, with abundant experience in leading international seabed research projects, and is expected to contribute substantially to the work of the CLCS as a member.

[Reference 1]

(1) The CLCS is an organ established under the UNCLOS (Article 76 and Annex II, Article 1). In cases where coastal States (States Parties to the UNCLOS) intend to establish the limits of their continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles, they must submit information on the continental shelf to the CLCS, and the CLCS makes recommendations according to scientific and technical guidelines. The limits of the shelf established by a coastal State on the basis of these recommendations are final and binding.

(2) The CLCS consists of 21 members. They serve for a term of five years. (The term of the members elected in this latest election runs from June 2012 to June 2017.) Members are experts in the field of geology, geophysics or hydrography, and serve in their personal capacities. The election was held at the 22nd Meeting of States Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (SPLOS), taking place from June 4 to June 11, 2012.

[Reference 2] Dr. Tetsuro Urabe's Professional Background

Dr. Tetsuro Urabe is one of Japan's leading geologists and mineralogists, and is currently a Professor of the Graduate School of Science of The University of Tokyo. He began his academic career in 1976 as an Assistant Professor of the Geological Institute of The University of Tokyo, and served at the Geological Survey of Japan from 1985 to 2000 in various important positions including those of Senior Research Geologist, Deputy Director of the Research Planning Office, Chief of the Experimental Mineralogy Section and Chief Geologist. Dr. Urabe assumed his present position at The University of Tokyo in 2000, and became the Vice Executive Director of the Ocean Alliance, an interdisciplinary research institute of the University for comprehensive ocean studies, the same year. He has been a member of the Advisory Committee to the Cabinet for the Extension of the Continental Shelf since 2003.

Education: M.S. in Geology, the University of Tokyo, 1973; and Ph.D. in Geology, the University of Tokyo, 1976.

Special Assistant to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan since August 11, 2011.

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Memorandum on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro, Japan-Montenegro Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Signing Ceremony for Memorandum on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro, Japan-Montenegro Foreign Ministers' Meeting, and Working Dinner (Overview)

June 4, 2012
Japanese

On Monday, June 4, Mr. Koichiro Gemba, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, attended the signing ceremony for a Memorandum on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro with H.E. Mr. Milan Rocen, Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro, who was on his visit to Japan upon invitation by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, from 5:50 pm for approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes, at Iikura Guest House. Subsequently, Foreign Minister Gemba held a meeting and a working dinner to exchange opinions with Minister Rocen on bilateral relations, cooperation in the international arena, and international situations. An overview of the ceremony and meeting is as follows:

1. Overview of the Signing Ceremony for Memorandum on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro
   
   (1) In order to further strengthen bilateral relations, both parties will hold periodical director-general level policy dialogues principally once a year.
   
   (2) Security issues and United Nations reform were explicitly described as specific fields of cooperation.
   
2. Overview of Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Working Dinner
   
   (1) Minister Gemba welcomed the first-ever visit to Japan by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro, expressed his gratitude for the support from Montenegro in the wake of the Great East Japan Earthquake, and stated that while he wanted Minister Rocen to see the steady reconstruction in the affected areas, he (Minister Gemba) would like to achieve reconstruction along with the victims. Moreover, Minister Gemba mentioned the opening of the Honorary Consulate of Montenegro in Tokyo on Monday, June 4, and expressed his expectation that bilateral relations would be further strengthened in a wide range of fields.
   
   (2) Minister Rocen expressed his gratitude for the invitation to Japan and stated that the whole world had witnessed the reconstruction of the affected areas. Minister Rocen also stated that though it was a symbolic amount, Montenegro had provided support for the reconstruction and that he (Minister Rocen) would like to visit the affected area on Tuesday, June 5 to see the reconstruction for himself. Moreover, Minister Rocen stated that he would like to invite children of the affected areas to Montenegro. Further, Minister Rocen stated that although Japan is a major power, Japan has established good relations with a small country like Montenegro just as Japan had done with major powers, and that this was proof that Japan is truly a major power.
   
   (3) Minister Gemba congratulated Montenegro's participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and expressed his expectation toward preparation of the investment environment in Montenegro. In addition, Minister Gemba stated that Japan would like to consider cooperation in fields such as environment preservation, based mainly on technical cooperation utilizing "technology", which is Japan's strength, while taking the specific needs of Montenegro into consideration.
   
   (4) Minister Rocen expressed his gratitude for the economic cooperation from Japan after the independence of the country and also expressed his expectation toward expansion of economic relations with Japan. Moreover, Minister Rocen explained about Montenegro's efforts for entry into the European Union (EU) and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). In response, Minister Gemba appreciated Montenegro's potential mentioning the fact that Montenegro had advanced toward entry into the EU and NATO as a front runner.
   
   (5) In addition, both ministers shared the view that they would cooperate in the international arena, including regarding United Nations Security Council reform, and exchanged opinions on the international situations of interest to both parties.

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Memorandum on Cooperation between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and European Integration of Montenegro[PDF]

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IMM 2012: world’s largest gathering of classic Mini enthusiasts is about to kick off

IMM 2012: world’s largest gathering of classic Mini enthusiasts is about to kick off

Munich/Balatonfüred, DANAMON-MU. It was in 1959 that the Mini broke out onto the scene as a classless car, quickly took the world by storm and soon became a motoring icon admired by one generation after the next. Nowhere is the close bond between the classic Mini and its followers more apparent than at the International Mini Meeting (IMM). The 36th edition of this traditional event is about to get under way, and still the classic Mini continues to transcend boundaries: this year marks the first time that the IMM is being held in Hungary. From 24 – 28 May 2012, fans of this compact British classic will descend on the resort of Balatonfüred on the northern shore of Lake Balaton.

The event’s hosts from MINI Club Hungary have put together a wide-ranging programme packed with thoughtful details, all
organised with help and support from various quarters, including the MINI Clubs International Office. Two floating pedal-powered MINIs will be launched out onto Lake Balaton, for instance, while MINI wicker beach chairs will invite visitors to soak up the sun, and
professionally restored classic Minis from the BMW Group Classic collection will be on show on the lakeshore alongside the brand’s
current models. Fans and drivers of today’s MINI have been equally welcome at the IMM events for years now.

The inaugural IMM took place in 1978 and has since evolved into the world’s largest gathering of classic Mini owners and friends. Some 4,000 of the brand’s fans, including representatives from over 200 MINI Clubs in countless countries, have registered for the IMM 2012. Enthusiasts from Portugal, Finland and Ireland are planning to drive there in their own Mini, and registrations have even been received from as far afield as Seattle in the US. For the day when everyone arrives, MINI Club Hungary has prepared a highly entertaining rally where the objective is not to be the fastest but to master the final stage before the journey’s end along a particularly picturesque stretch of road.

Bungalows and caravans provide accommodation for anyone attending the IMM, while the extensive campsite in Balatonfüred
offers enough room for visitors to park their classic Mini and pitch their tent right next to it. The campsite grounds, furthermore, are the venue for numerous spectacular activities revolving around the classic Mini where the name of the game is sporting competition and having fun together. Plans include setting up a parts and accessories market, staging slalom races in the classic Mini, as well as a competition for the most stunning specimens from all model series, the classic Mini that is truest to the original, the oldest driver and the oldest car. Wedding bells will also be ringing amid the ranks of MINI enthusiasts when two members of the host MINI Club take their vows at the event arena before starting their new life together in true style at the wheel of a classic Mini – followed by a celebratory convoy of some 200 further examples of this British classic, whose drivers have registered in advance for the occasion.

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Keraton At The Plaza selects BMW as Official Limousine

Keraton At The Plaza selects BMW as Official Limousine

Jakarta, DANAMON-MU. Keraton at The Plaza, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Jakarta and BMW Indonesia today announced that guests can now enjoy the services of a luxury BMW limousine for premier access to all that Jakarta and the region has to offer. BMW is designated as the preferred limousine of the newly opened Luxury Collection hotel in Jakarta at a press event today.

President Director of BMW Indonesia Mr. Ramesh Divyanathan presented one unit of the BMW 730Li and two units of BMW 520i to the General Manager of Keraton at The Plaza, Mr. Klaus A. Woiznik, witnessed by Mr. Sigit Djokosoetono, the Director of Pusaka Group.

“The privilege of staying at a Luxury Collection hotel can begin from the moment you arrive at the airport,” said Klaus Woizik, General Manager of Keraton at The Plaza, Jakarta.  “The Luxury Collection and BMW are the perfect match for our discerning guests – both offering the brand promise of unsurpassed luxury and service and a distinct lifestyle.”

“We are delighted that Keraton at The Plaza has selected BMW as the hotel’s limousine fleet. Both brands are a perfect match of modernity, sophisticated elegance and understated luxury.   The decision to choose the BMW 7 Series and 5 Series fleet is recognition of BMW Group’s worldwide reputation as the premium luxury car manufacturer. The cooperation has been made possible with the support of Pusaka Group as the biggest limousine operator in Indonesia,” said Mr. Divyanathan in his remarks.

Located in the heart of Indonesia’s capital and situated at Jalan Thamrin, one of the most prestigious addresses in the city, Keraton at The Plaza is a distinct and intimate luxury hotel offering a unique, modern interpretation of the rich Indonesian culture.  Connoting ‘palace’ in Javanese, Keraton at The Plaza features an intimate 140 sumptuously appointed guest rooms and suites, each a haven of Javanese luxury with floor-to-ceiling windows and state of the art in-room technology.  The hotel will also introduce the brand’s signature Luxury Collection Concierge service to all guests and promises the most discerning global travelers an extraordinary experience.

The BMW 7 Series is a successful flagship model that has won accolades for its design, luxurious comfort and dynamic driving experience. The BMW 7 Series design represents natural presence, superior sportiness and attention to detail.  Guests at Keraton at The Plaza will enjoy extended five-star services on the road and be pampered in a comfortable and spacious cabin equipped with the state-of-art rear entertainment system with individual high resolution screen.

The BMW 5 Series, the world's most successful mid-sized luxury car that also has a strong presence in Indonesia, is available to provide business and leisure guests a personalized transfer option that not only suits their needs, but matches the standards and personality of Keraton at The Plaza.

BMW Group supplies its model range from the BMW 5 Series, BMW Gran Turismo, BMW 7 Series, BMW X3 and BMW X5 to various luxury hotels in the world, including in Indonesia.

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