32 Information Disputes in East Java Unprocessed

24 July 2013

32 cases of information disputes so far this year still remain unprocessed in East Java Information Commission (KI) due to structural changes in Information Commission Regulation No. 1/2013 about Public Information Dispute Resolution Procedure.

According to East Java KI commissioner Daan Rahmad Tanod, the regulation has a clause that states information dispute case must be registered by a clerk who is, in this case, is the East Java KI secretary.

“However, no secretary has been appointed,” said Daan on Tuesday (23/7/2013).

Before the regulation is officially implemented, all information disputes can be solved because Information Commission Regulation No. 2/2010 that only appoints commissioner as clerk is still in place.

“Next month, we will try to use our discretion for the new regulation so that all cases can be resolved fast,” said he said.

Most of the 32 cases involve NGOs fighting against government and non-government agencies.

The non-government agencies are political parties that consist of Golkar, Hanura, PAN, Democratic Party and PKB. “Most requesters demand budget transparency,” he said.

Source: Kompas.com

http://id.kebebasaninformasi.org/2013/07/24/32-kasus-sengketa-informasi-di-jatim-mandek/

KPU Uploads 165 Million Voters to Voter List Information System

21 August 2013

The General Elections Commission (KPU) has uploaded 165 million names in the list of interim voters to the voter list information system.

“There are around 165 million or 88 percent names in the system. We plan to launch KPU’s official website this afternoon,” said KPU commissioner Ferry Kurnia.

The data is the result of correction from the previous data of 187 million voters that were recapitulated by KPU from all regions, except Papua. “Data from Papua is not yet complete,” he said.

Ferry predicted that there will still be changes in the data depending on verification by KPU officers.

The number of voters can increase if the number of 17-year-old voters are is higher, while the number of voters can decrease if there is double data or deceased voters are still registered.

“Therefore, we hope for public participation in improving our data,” said Ferry.

Source: http://www.metrotvnews.com/metronews/read/2013/08/20/1/176010/KPU-Unggah-165-Juta-Pemilih-ke-Sistem-Informasi-Daftar-Pemilih

http://id.kebebasaninformasi.org/2013/08/21/3612/

West Java KI: Budget Execution Document Is Public Information

3 September 2013

Many people are apparently still questioning whether budget execution document (DPA) is public information or not. This is also what is happening in West Java Province.

According to West Java Information Commission (KI) chairman Dan Satriana, DPA is public information that is open to everyone. The KI has also issued Circular Letter No. 1/20 that states DPA is public information.

“It is clear that DPA is not exempted information. West Java KI has made the same decision several times. This decision is also supported by the State Administrative Court and the Supreme Court,” said Dan.

According to Dan, the problem in West Java Government is that there is no list of categories of information as reference. Coordination between agencies in providing services must also be improved.

He said obstacles in providing services are caused by the system that is not yet adjusted to public information openness law and Information Commission Regulation.

http://id.kebebasaninformasi.org/2013/09/03/ki-jabar-dokumen-pelaksanaan-anggaran-adalah-informasi-publik-wajib-dibuka/

Kukar Regency the Least Transparent in East Kalimantan

3 October 2013

Kutai Kartanegara (Kukar) Regency is the least transparent region in providing information to the public, according to a survey by Pokja 30 and National Secretariat of Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA).

From 100 percent score, Kukar only scored four percent while Samarinda and the East Kalimantan Provincial Government scored 11 percent and 16 percent respectively. “All the documents we requested from Kukar, such as financial records, provincial budget and BPK audit report were not given. The survey was conducted in Kukar, Samarinda and the East Kalimantan Government,” said Burhan, researcher from Pokja 30.

According to Public Information Commission chairman Jaidun, in order to obtain information, the only legal standing required is national ID card.

“We also have a request from, but without it, we can already ask for information as long as we bring our ID card,” said Jaidun.

http://id.kebebasaninformasi.org/2013/10/03/3831/

Mataram Scores Best in Information Openness

3 October 2013

The Indonesia Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA) has placed Mataram as the region with the highest rate of information openness compared to several provinces and regencies that were surveyed.

West Nusa Tenggara (NTB)) FITRA secretary general Ervyn Kaffah said in a discussion in Mataram that FITRA conducted survey in four provinces (NTB, East Java, Riau and Kalimantan) and eight regencies and cities (Mataram, Samarinda, Pekanbaru, Blitar, North Lombok Regency, Bondowoso, Indragiri and Kutai Kertanegara).

Ervyn said Mataram scored 51, which is the highest compared to other surveyed regions. Indicators in the survey include availability of budget documents, provincial budget process and budget monitoring process.

FITRA NTB Research Division coordinator Madiana said NTB has the highest score with 36 compared to other provinces.

However, Madiana noted that Mataram’s score was bizarre as Mataram has no Information and Documentation Management Official (PPID) while NTB has 45 PPID in every government agency. “Mataram must focus on establishing their own PPID this year,” said Madiana.

http://id.kebebasaninformasi.org/2013/10/03/tingkat-keterbukaan-informasi-kota-mataram-dinilai-paling-bagus/

Tanjung Harap Village Triumphs over PTPN in Information Dispute

2 November 2013

The Central Information Commission (KIP) on Wednesday (30/10) ruled in favor of People’s Right to Education Advocacy Center (Sahdar) representing Tanjung Harap Village, Serdang Bedagai Regency, in information dispute with PTPN3 Kebun Sarang Ginting.

The KIP stated that PTPN3’s arguments for rejecting information request fro Tanjung Harap Village were unlawful.

“The requested information, which is copy of Kebun Sarang Ginting HGU Map, copy of Kebun Sarang Ginting and BPN Decree Dated 37.HGU BPN RI – 2009, copy of Measurement Certificate Dated 06-04-2009 No. 03/Serbajadi/2009, copy of PTPN3 Business License, copy of Kebun Sarang Ginting Amdal Document, copy of Work Contract between PTPN3 and replanting company and copy of CSR report 2010 and 2011 of Kebun Sarang Ginting, is all public information,” said KIP commissioner Yhannu Setiawan.

According to Law No. 14/2008 about Public Information Openness and Article 13 clause (1) letter g of Information Commission Regulation No. 1/2010 about Public Information Service Standard, every public body must provide public information that includes licenses issued by the government.

PTPN3, as a public body, must be compliant with the regulation.

http://id.kebebasaninformasi.org/2013/11/02/warga-desa-tg-harap-kalahkan-ptpn-dalam-sengketa-informasi/