Nasional – Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) Republik Indonesia resmi merilis laporan kinerjanya pada tahun 2023.

Ada pun laporannya sejak Januari – April, sebagai berikut:

2 Januari, KPK wanti-wanti soal gerbang politik 2024 yang rawan korupsi.

3 Januari, Penetapan AKBP Bambang Kayun sebagai tersangka dugaan suap dan gratifikasi hingga Rp 50 Miliar.

5 Januari, Penetapan Gubernur Papua Lukas Enembe sebagai tersangka korupsi atas dugaan penerimaan suap dan gratifikasi sebesar Rp. 19,6 Miliar.

6 Januari, Penyitaan uang Rp 8 Miliar dari Bupati Morowali Utara pada kasus korupsi pembangunan gedung DPRD.

10 Januari, Penetapan tersangka suap ketok palu R-APBD Provinsi Jambi.

27 Januari, KPK, Kementerian Agama dan BPKH implementasikan rencana aksi penetapan biaya penyelenggaraan ibadah haji.

6 Februari, Pelantikan 21 penyidik dan penyelidik pada kedeputian bidang penindakan dan eksekusi.

14 Februari, Pertemuan tiga pihak (Trilateral Meeting) tentang perencanaan dan penganggaran rencana kerja pemerintah (RKP) 2024.

25 Februari, Pemeriksaan mantan hakim Agung Sofyan Sitompul penyunat vonis eks menteri kelautan dan perikanan Edy Prabowo.

28 Februari, Pemanggilan Rafael Alun untuk klarifikasi sumber harta Rp 56 Miliar.

7 Maret, Paparan kajian pemetaan potensi korupsi pada dana transfer ke daerah (TKD).

8 Maret, Kunjungan Anti-Corruption unit kerajaan Kamboja dalam rangka peningkatan kerja sama antar lembaga.

9 Maret, Penandatanganan komitmen pelaksanaan aksi pencegahan korupsi tahun 2023-2024 tentang fokus 2 stranas PK: keuangan negara.

21 Maret, Rapat koordinasi pimpinan kementerian/ lembaga pada program pemberantasan korupsi pemerintah daerah dan peluncuran indikator monitoring center for prevention.

3 April, Amankan safe deposite box milik Rafael Alun Trisambodo yang menyimpan uang tunai Rp 32,2 Miliar.

4 April, Himbauan Inspektorat Jenderal pada Kementerian/ Lembaga untuk perkuat komitmen cegah penyimpangan pada unit kerja.

19 April, Meraih akreditasi sebagai lembaga penyelenggara pelatihan dari lembaga administrasi negara (LAN) RI dengan nilai 83,193. (Red)

Sumber: Twitter @KPK_RI

Nasional – Petugas KPPS saat ini menjadi viral, lantaran kerja sehari dibayar hingga 1 Juta Rupiah. Sehingga banyak konten kreator yang membuat parodi/vidio lucu tentang petugas KPPS.

Ternyata petugas KPPS bertaruh nyawa dalam menjalankan tugas, pasalnya banyak yang gugur saat bertugas dalam pemilu 2024, Minggu (18/02/2024).

Dikutip dari Kompas.com, Kementerian Kesehatan (Kemenkes) mencatat peningkatan jumlah petugas Pemilihan Umum (Pemilu) 2024 yang meninggal dunia.

Kepala Biro Komunikasi dan Pelayanan Publik Kemenkes Siti Nadia Tarmizi menyampaikan, hingga Sabtu (17/2/2024) pukul 18.00 WIB, jumlah petugas Pemilu 2024 yang meninggal dunia mencapai 57 jiwa.

“Angka kematian mencapai 57,” kata Siti Nadia Tarmizi.

Data itu mengalami peningkatkan pada Kamis (15/2/2024) ketika 18 petugas dilaporkan meninggal dunia dalam sehari.

Mengacu pada data yang dihimpun Kemenkes, petugas yang paling banyak memakan korban jiwa adalah Kelompok Penyelenggara Pemungutan Suara (KPPS).

Berikut rincian petugas Pemilu 2024 yang meninggal dunia per Sabtu (17/2/2024): Petugas KPPS: 29 orang meninggal dunia Petugas Linmas (Perlindungan masyarakat) 10 orang meninggal dunia Petugas saksi: 9 orang meninggal dunia Petugas: 6 orang meninggal dunia Petugas Panitia pemungutan suara (PPS): 2 orang meninggal dunia Petugas Bawaslu: 1 orang meninggal dunia.

Sebaran petugas pemilu yang meninggal dunia Berdasarkan data yang diterima Kompas.com, Minggu (18/2/2024), jumlah petugas Pemilu 2024 yang meninggal dunia paling banyak berada di wilayah Jawa Barat, yakni 13 orang. Di Jawa Timur, 12 petugas dilaporkan meninggal dunia dan 11 orang di Jawa Tengah. Berikut sebaran petugas Pemilu 2024 yang meninggal dunia:

Sumatera Utara: 2 kasus Riau: 1 kasus Sumatera Barat: 1 kasus Sumatera Selatan: 2 kasus Banten: 2 kasus DKI Jakarta: 6 kasus Jawa Barat: 13 kasus Jawa Tengah: 11 kasus Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta: 1 kasus Jawa Timur: 12 kasus Kalimantan Barat: 2 kasus Kalimantan Timur:1 kasus Sulawesi Selatan: 2 kasus Sulawesi Utara: 1 kasus.

Penyebab petugas KPPS meninggal dunia Penyebab kematian puluhan petugas Pemilu 2024 itu dikaitkan dengan penyakit kronis, seperti jantung dan kecelakaan.

Berikut rincian penyebab kematian petugas Pemilu 2024:

Penyakit jantung: 13 korban Meninggal saat sampai di rumah sakit: 11 korban

Kecelakaan: 8 korban.

Acute Respiratory (ARDS): 5 korban.

Hipertensi: 5 korban.

Penyakit serebrovaskular: 4 korban.

Kegagalan multi organ: 2 korban.

Septic shock: 2 korban.

Sesak napas: 1 korban.

Asma: 1 korban.

Diabetes Melitus: 1 korban.

Sementara 4 korban jiwa lainnya masih dikonfirmasi penyebab kematiannya.

KPU siapkan santunan bagi petugas Pemilu yang meninggal Ketua Komisi Pemilihan Umum (KPU) RI Hasyim Asy’ari mengatakan, pihaknya telah menyiapkan santunan bagi petugas Pemilu 2024 yang meninggal dunia saat bekerja selama tahapan Pemilu.

“Iya, disiapkan santunan,” kata Hasyim, dilansir dari Antara. Santunan kecelakaan kerja hingga meninggal dunia bagi penyelenggara ad hoc pemilu diatur berdasarkan Peraturan KPU (PKPU) Nomor 8 Tahun 2022 dan secara teknis diatur dalam Keputusan KPU Nomor 59 Tahun 2023.

Adapun besaran santunan tersebut juga telah diatur berdasarkan Surat Menteri Keuangan S-647/MK.02/2022, melalui Satuan Biaya Masukan Lainnya (SBML) Tahapan Pemilihan Umum dan Tahapan Pemilihan.

Mengacu pada aturan tersebut, besaran santunan petugas Pemilu 2024 yang meninggal dunia adalah Rp 36 juta. Selain mendapat santunan, KPU juga memberikan biaya pemakaman sebesar Rp 10 juta. (Red)

Batang Hari, Jambi – Progres pembangunan dan perubahan yang terjadi di Kabupaten Batang Hari, menjadi daya tarik tersendiri bagi Media besar bersekala nasional untuk menggali lebih dalam tentang kemajuan dan perubahan di Kabupaten Batang Hari, Jum’at (02/02/2024).

Bupati Batang Hari menghadiri undangan dari Media Tempo untuk mengikuti sesi wawancara dalam program ‘Teras Negeri’ di Tempo Media Grup.

Kehadiran Bupati Batang Hari Muhammad Fadhil Arief disambut langsung oleh Direktur Tempo Media Ade Liesnasari bersama dengan Tim Jurnalis dan redaktur majalah Tempo.

Bupati Batang Hari menyampaikan perkembangan dan peningkatan dari beberapa sektor yang ada dikabupaten Batang Hari dan capaian visi-misi Batang Hari Tangguh di hadapan direktur dan para tim

Dalam menjalankan visi-misi Batang Hari Tangguh terdapat 36 Program yang dijabarkan dalam RPJMD selama masa kepemimpinan Fadhil Bakhtiar, selama kurang lebih 3 Tahun ini terus mengalami peningkatan terhadap capaian tersebut.

“Ada beberapa sektor yang tergabung dalam 36 Program tersebut antara lain dalam Sektor Pertanian Pemerintah Kabupaten Batang Hari telah melaksanakan penguatan SDM untuk mewujudkan Petani Cerdas, penyediaan bibit besubsidi serta pemenuhan insfratuktur berupa jalan usaha tani dan penyediaan alsintan untuk kelompok tani,” ucap Fadhil.

Kemudian, dalam sektor kesehatan Pemerintah Kabupaten Batang Hari telah mencangkan Jaminann Kesehatan Gratis bagi seluruh masyarakat ditandai telah tercapai kepesertaan BPJS (UHC)  mencapai 98.85% selain itu juga untuk mendekatkan pelayanan kesehatan di masyarakat dengan di bentuknya Program Dokter Tangguh dimana Tahun 2023 telah melaksanakan 18.746 pelayanan yang langsung turun kunjungan kerumah.

“Upaya yang telah dilakukan dalam 36 program berupa Beasiswa bagi siswa dan mahasiswa masyarakat kurang mampu sebanyak 3.651 penerima manfaat,  bukan itu saja untuk beasiswa bagi siswa dan mahasiswa Hafiz/Hafizoh, Mufasir/mufasiroh, Qori/Qoriah sebanyak 406 penerima manfaat., disamping itu untuk meningkatkan di bidang olahraga fadhil bakhtiar juga telah mengangkat 15 orang pelatih tangguh olahraga, peningkatan kwalitas dan kesejahteraan guru pun tak luput menjadi perhatian pada sektor pendidikan,” jelas Bupati Batang Hari.

Selain melaksanakan dialog bersama direktur dan Tim Tempo Media,  Bupati Batang Hari juga diberikan kesempatan mengisi Talk Show bersama Mahasiswa Politeknik Tempo yang diakhiri dengan ucapan terima kasih kepada masyarakat dan seluruh lapisan yang telah mendukung terhadap perubahan menuju Batang Hari Tangguh. (Red)

Batang Hari, Jambi – PT Indo Kebun Unggul (IKU) diduga mengharap lahan milik Yunus warga Desa Malapari di Desa Olak untuk jalan, Minggu (08/10/2023).

Hal itu terungkap ketika Yunus mendatangi tanah miliknya yang sudah lama tidak ada penyelesaian.

Yunus melihat alat berat sedang membuat jalan di tanahnya, sehingga tanah miliknya terbelah.

“Kata operator alat berat dia sedang buat jalan atas perintah PT IKU. Saat itu saya sudah bilang bahwa lahan ini milik saya dan kenapa sudah dibuat jalan? Operator tersebut mengatakan, kami hanya bekerja, untuk hal lain silakan sama pihak perusahaan,” ucap Yunus.

Terpisah, Sayuti pemilik lahan yang berbatasan dengan Yunus membenarkan bahwa dahulu saat ia membeli tanah memang berbatasan dengan Yunus.

“Benar, dulu tanah saya berbatasan dengan milik bapak Yunus, dan dari dulu sudah saya kasih tahu untuk segera melihat ke lokasi,” ujar Sayuti.

Atas dasar Surat Keterangan Tanah yang dimiliki oleh Yunus, ia mencoba mengkonfirmasikan kepada pihak Desa Olak untuk dapat melakukan validasi data kepemilikan dirinya dan kepemilikan pihak PT IKU.

Dari bedah verifikasi dokumen, dapat dijelaskan oleh Perusahaan PT.IKU sebagai berikut:

Pertama, Dasar Izin Lokasi Perkebunan Kelapa Sawit PT.IKU oleh Keputusan Kepala Kantor Pertanahan Kabupaten Batang Hari pada tanggal 31 Desember 1996, Terletak di Desa Muara Singoan Kecamatan Muara Bulian, sebagaimana tercantum dalam peta lokasi tanah dan pembangunan perkebunan kelapa sawit PT.IKU telah sesuai dengan Rencana Tata Ruang Wilayah dan pembangunan di Wilayah Desa Muara Singoan. Dari keterangan Tuo-Tuo Kampung, Kepala Desa dari tahun 1997 sampai dengan Kepala Desa sekarang serta Pengurus KUD Sinar Tani Desa Muara Singoan bahwa di lokasi PT.IKU tidak ada nama lokasi Talang Tunggul Buta Durian Kukus.

Nama Talang Tunggul Buta Durian Kukus ini masih jauh dari perkebunan kelapa sawit PT.IKU sejauh 7 km. Artinya nama ini di luar wilayah perkebunan kelapa sawit PT.IKU Desa Muara Singoan.

Kedua, surat tanah dari ke tiga orang tersebut di tanda tangan pada tanggal 1 April 1998 dan baru muncul dikirim ke Perusahaan PT.IKU pada tanggal 2 Oktober 2023 (sekitar hampir 26 Tahun).

Ketiga, surat tanah atas nama Yunus, Zuryanto dan Jamzuri diduga hampir sama dengan Klaim beberapa orang sebelumnya yang sudah pernah tahun 2019/2020 sebagai Para Penggugat di PN Muara Bulian dan Putusan PN Muara Bulian menyatakan Gugatan Para Penggugat tidak dapat diterima.

“Demikian penjelasan dari pihak perusahaan PT. Indo kebun Unggul dan atas perhatiannya serta kerja samanya diucapkan terima kasih,” jawab PT IKU. (Red)

Parenting has been described as “the toughest job you’ll ever love,” and figuring out how to keep your baby safe can be one of the most difficult elements of parenting. Child safety in the home is especially important as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic keeps more young children at home for longer periods of time.

“The best way to conduct a home safety check is to get down on all fours and look up at the world from the point of view of a crawling child,” says Carolyn Ziegler, co-founder and product development director for Dreambaby.®

“It’s amazing the hidden dangers you will identify,” she adds.

The right child safety products are designed to make life easier for parents while keeping children safer at home and on the go.

Dreambaby® is a family-owned company with more than 20 years of experience in developing affordable, easy-to-use safety products.

With more young children at home (and more parents still working from home), safety products such as the Lever Door Lock from Dreambaby® provides peace of mind for parents by preventing curious children from exploring potentially dangerous areas of the house, such as laundry rooms, basements, or garages. The lock fits most lever-door handles, and can easily be engaged and disengaged by adults without the need for a key.

The arrival and increased distribution of coronavirus vaccines means that more people are venturing out of the house, and taking their babies with them. But child safety doesn’t stop at the front door.

The Dreambaby® Non-Contact Rapid Response Infrared Forehead Thermometer provides a reliable reading within seconds of holding the device approximately one inch from the skin, so parents and caregivers can determine immediately whether fever is present.

Once you are out and about, the Dreambaby® Oxford Baby Carrier keeps your baby more secure, comfortable, and close to you. The carrier is designed to be worn three ways, with baby in front facing inward, in front facing outward, or riding backpack style with the carrier strapped on the parent or caregiver’s back. Special features include an ergonomic design, easily adjustable and removable headrest, padded shoulder straps, lumbar support, and breathable mesh lining.

Visit dream-baby.com for more information about ways to keep your children safer, healthier, and happier.

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Each fall, school and community athletic fields are filled with four-year-olds taking their first kick at a soccer ball and high-school seniors practicing in hopes of reaching the state championship football game. At every age, children who play sports learn lessons about teamwork and the value of both winning and losing. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, children who are part of sports teams have more energy, perform better in school and are successful long after they leave the field.

Approximately 5 million uninsured kids in the U.S. may not experience the benefits of playing on a team. These kids often miss out because they can’t afford the necessary physical or treatment if they get hurt. Jackie, a 13-year-old eager to go out for her school’s track team, was one of those kids until her family learned that health coverage is available through Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Across the country CHIP and Medicaid offer free or low-cost health coverage for kids. Generally, a family of four that earns up to $45,000 a year can get their kids covered. Once enrolled, kids can get doctor and dentist visits, vision and hearing care, hospital care, mental health services, regular check-ups and shots, and needed treatment, including prescription drugs.
Upon learning that Jackie did not have health insurance and that her mother had suffered a heart attack before age 50, the school nurse knew Jackie would need more than a general sports physical to be cleared to participate in track.

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The nurse connected Jackie and her Mom with an outreach worker who helped enroll Jackie in the state’s health coverage program. Within two days, Jackie went to a primary care provider, and tests indicated a potential heart syndrome. She was referred to a cardiologist, who, after further exams, gave Jackie the green light for track.

Learning about available health coverage programs did more than get Jackie on the team, it potentially saved her life — Jackie is covered both on and off the field. Kids with insurance generally have better health throughout their childhood and into their teens. They are sick less often, get the treatment they need when they are not feeling well and are less likely to miss school — or a big game — due to illness. Families with uninsured children can get connected to the CHIP or Medicaid programs in their states by visiting InsureKidsNow.gov or calling 1-877-KIDS-NOW.

How ‘bout them Cowboys?! As pre-season gets into full swing and America gears up for the upcoming football season, sports fans are prepping their barbecues and coolers for tailgating and partying to celebrate the country’s most popular sport.

Indeed, the end of summer is signaled by cooler weather, the start of football and the close of baseball, as it heads into the home stretch for the playoffs. Wherever your sports heart lies—be it with football, baseball, basketball or hockey—there’s a code of conduct when you’re supporting your favorite team at the next home game. In fact, there’s an unspoken rule for fans everywhere: Be passionate about your team, but not obnoxious.

To ensure your next trip to the arena, stadium or ballpark is as relaxing and successful as ever, here are some key items to bring:

• Alcohol and sports go hand in hand, and no one is disputing that. So, enjoy a nice, tall beer and some good-natured ribbing with your fellow fans, but remember to be a good sport and be respectful of your stadium neighbor(s).

• Pack binoculars and seat cushions. Not only will you be comfortable, but you’ll be able to see the action, plays and players so close, it will be as if you were on the field.

• Bring some snacks and drinks. Many venues allow this, and you’ll save a ton of green by packing your own.

• Don’t forget your spittoon. Being at an arena or stadium crammed shoulder to shoulder with someone can be uncomfortable and leave you exposed, to say the least. If you’re a smokeless tobacco user, there’s even less chance for you take a “dip” and spit.

That is, unless you own a portable spittoon created by Atlanta-based FLASR. These new 4-ounce pocket-sized spittoons are designed for users to easily open and close with just one hand, making them ideal items to bring to the next sports event or any other public setting so you can privately enjoy your tasty tobacco. Another advantage to the FASR flask is its advanced closing mechanism that ensures it stays securely closed when not in use, eliminating the risk of any messy spills or leaks.

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— Yenny Zannuba Wahid (@yennywahid) May 29, 2021

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In 1967, one of today’s most iconic runners made her mark in history.

Despite an angry official who tried to push her off the course of the Boston Marathon, Kathrine Switzer defiantly ran on, broke barriers and became the first woman to officially complete the legendary race.

Today, at the age of 70, Switzer continues to defy the odds.

This year, she ran the 26.2-mile Boston Marathon again to celebrate the 50th anniversary of her historic milestone and continued to inspire others to break new ground. She also announced a partnership with the health and well-being company, Humana, to help celebrate seniors, encourage them to take an optimistic view of aging, and live healthy, active lifestyles.

“When the Boston Marathon race director tried to shove me off the course in 1967, my life’s purpose was crystalized. I knew I wanted to be a champion for others committed to blazing their own path,” Switzer says.

“I’m working with Humana to inspire seniors to achieve their best health, so they can experience all that life has to offer.”

Switzer shared tips on how she maintains an optimistic outlook on aging, and why she believes that great things are ahead when your health is ready — no matter what age you are!

Don’t let your age define you.

The biggest tip is to realize that you’re never too old, too slow or too out-of-shape to begin living an active lifestyle. Whether it’s walking the dog a bit further than usual, or taking a swim at the local health club -; finding ways to get active can help you live healthier and be more optimistic.

Take it one step at a time. Allow time to adjust to a new routine. Start small and build on your efforts in small intervals. Listen to your body and be proud of your progress.

Two is better than one. To help you stay motivated, get a buddy who has similar fitness goals. If a buddy is waiting for you, you won’t worry about being embarrassed or feeling slow; it’ll just be the two of you. There are few things greater than sharing victories and accomplishments with someone close.

Make time for rest. Equally as important as staying active is ensuring that your body recovers from the stress endured from physical activity. Not only will your body thank you, but you will grow to love your active lifestyle more without aches and pains holding you back.

Switzer recently took her message to the National Senior Games presented by Humana, one example of how the company is committed to championing seniors and breaking barriers — namely, the stereotypes associated with seniors in today’s society — and proving that with a healthy body and mind, age is truly just a number. While at the Games, she participated in the 10K Road Race in a celebratory role and presented an inspiring and encouraging speech at the Celebration of Athletes.

In addition to being a fierce advocate for seniors and optimistic aging, Switzer has been a lifelong advocate for women runners in general.

In 1972, she co-founded the first women’s-only road race; in 1984, she led the drive to get the women’s marathon into the Olympic Games; and in 2015, she founded 261 Fearless, a global non-profit that empowers and connects women through the transformative action of running, and encouraging them to overcome life obstacles and embrace healthy living.

“I think optimism is everything and you don’t have to be a marathon runner to possess it,” Switzer says.

“The more you do, the more you can do!”

Despite an uncertain job market, many job seekers would like to believe they are qualified. However, it simply is not the case. Candidates are failing at the job search because they lack the qualifications that employers value.

A national online survey conducted by the Career Advisory Board established by DeVry University brings to light how job seekers can better position themselves by focusing on the attributes employers’ value most. The findings of the Job Preparedness Indicator conducted Sept. 6-12, 2011 by Harris Interactive revealed that employers are unable to find qualified candidates for open positions.

In fact, only 14 percent of the 540 hiring managers surveyed said that within the past three years “nearly all” or “most” job seekers have had the skills their company looks for in a potential employee.

However, most job seekers believe they have what it takes to succeed. More than half (56 percent) of the 734 adults looking for work who were surveyed are confident they know what qualifications are required for employment. In addition, 72 percent are confident they know how to present their skills during an interview.

“These findings highlight the striking gap between what skills hiring managers value in a candidate and how job seekers describe themselves. But some of the disconnect between hiring managers and job seekers is due to misconceptions about what is most important to the other party,” notes Dan Kasun, senior director of developer and platform evangelism at Microsoft Corporation and Career Advisory Board member. “Job seekers should utilize these findings to better calibrate the way they present themselves to employers.”

According to the study, hiring managers place the highest value on the following skills across all job levels (entry, middle and managerial):

1. Strategic perspective
2. High integrity
3. Global outlook
4. Strong base work ethic/dependable
5. Accountability

For those looking to enhance their marketability to employers, Career Advisory Board members offer the following actionable advice: