Mathias Hariyadi

Next week, the Diocese of Manokwari-Sorong, in the province of West Papua, will host the event promoted by Kosmos Kwi. A project that is part of the "missionary journey" involving old and new media. Several initiatives in the various dioceses on the archipelago.

According to recent studies the Asian country will soon have a budget of trillions of dollars. By 2021 national GDP of will exceed that of Russia and the country will be among the major consumers of goods and products. Government advisor: "Infrastructure and human resources key to development". But some experts urge caution: "Reforms are unfinished".

Since yesterday the regency has imposed a division between the sexes in educational institutions. The measure relates to schools, colleges and universities. Travel by motorcycle between people of different sexes banned, unless there is a marital relationship. Shopkeepers banned from displaying mannequins in the window.

Joy and deep emotion for Celia Veloso, who had "lost hope". Approval of the archbishop of Jakarta and the spiritual father who accompanied the woman in her final moments. The turning point due to the fact that the person suspected of having recruited Mary Jane has been handed over to the Philippine authorities.

Indonesia’s Catholic Church is against the death penalty. Mgr Suharyo has prepared a special prayer for people on death row. Even Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao has called for her compatriot’s release. On Kambang Island, preparations are underway for the execution.

Yesterday afternoon there was a rally in the Indonesian capital to ask president Jokowi to spare the life of a young innocent woman. Human rights groups and feminists have promoted similar demonstrations in Hong Kong. Her defense team files a last desperate appeal. The execution scheduled for tomorrow April 28th.

The pachyderm, a 15-year-old bull, had a deep wound to the leg. Unable to move, it was left behind and died from an infection when its pack moved on. Environmentalists warn that if they are not protected, "Sumatran elephants will become extinct."

The heads of state and government from the two continents want to scrap the "outdated ideas" that underscore the Bretton Woods system and existing international financial institutions. Indonesian President Widodo calls on leaders to "work together" for a "global leadership". Observers wait to see if Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe meet. Iran’s president calls for more efforts to fight terrorism.

Sixty years after the historic conference that marked the birth of the Non-Aligned Movement, heads of state and government meet again to boost multilateralism, economic growth and sustainable development. However, divisions among the leading nations – including China and Japan – are likely to limit the summit’s results.

It is the second case in less than a week. Karni binti Medi Tarsim had been sentenced to death for killing the four year old son of her employer. Indonesian authorities once again notified after the fact. Activists and human rights groups appeal to President Jokowi, for the protection of migrant workers.

Shops, malls and stalls cannot sell alcoholic beverages. For the Minister of Trade the measure is to protect young people, the biggest consumers of alcohol. The hole in the state coffers (over 460 million) covered by a tax increase on alcohol served in bars and restaurants. Moderate and Islamist parties united in the fight against alcohol.

A national prayer campaign for 30 year-old Mary Jane, sentenced to death (though innocent) for drug trafficking. The initiative was launched to coincide with the feast of Divine Mercy. Her family targeted with threats. Her mother: "I fear for my grandchildren’s lives".