Qurbani to Indonesia with PortalInfaq UK 11 Dec 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Appeal, Hajj, Indonesia, Islam.Tags: Eid, portalinfaq, qurban, qurbani, udhiya
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The charity where I am the trustee is accepting Qurbani to Indonesia.
The process is fully online, with all major credit and debit cards accepted.
Qurbani should be performed by all Muslims with means. So even if you are not going to offer it with PortalInfaq UK, just do it with whoever you are comfortable with.
Cool header image on my big sis’ blog 13 Sep 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Bali, Holiday, Indonesia, Submarine.1 comment so far
Check the header image on Sita’s musings. Cool, innit? Of course I would say so since two of the kids there are mine 
The picture was taken during a holiday in Bali (highly recommended place to visit, by the way). We were waiting to board the Discovery submarine (yes, it’s a real submarine — small and electric, but real!).
Sabhnani defense: The Indonesian is mentally ill and someone else burned her 11 Jul 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia, Long Island, Muttontown, New York, Sabhnani, Slavery.add a comment
Defense attorneys for a Muttontown couple accused of enslaving two Indonesian women they hired as housekeepers filed a court brief late yesterday arguing that one of the women, who officials said had been tortured, had most likely inflicted the wounds on herself.
‘Slave’ suspects: Woman hurt self – Newsday.com
So here we have some explanation, by the defense, of how “Jane Doe 1″ (one of the Indonesian woman allegedly enslaved and tortured by the defendants) got her injuries:
- She hurt herself,
- And there’s another person, from Jakarta (that’s the capital city of Indonesia), which we didn’t know about until now.
All allegations are denied by the defendants, and the pre-trial hearings continue.
Sabhnani couple in slavery case trial date 26 Jun 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia, Long Island, Muttontown, New York, Sabhnani, Slavery, Trafficking, Trial.3 comments
Again from PACER, I got the schedule for the trial:
- Defendants shall file their motions by July 10, 2007
- Govt’s response by July 30, 2007
- Reply by August, 2007.
- Tentative oral argument date set for August 10, 2007.
- Trial date set for September 10, 2007.
Bail denied for Sabhnani couple, jailed until trial 12 Jun 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia, Long Island, Muttontown, New York, Sabhnani, Slavery, Trafficking.add a comment
Courtesy of PACER, I have learned that the Sabhnani couple, charged with several counts of federal felony statutes, has been denied bail. The judge said that they were a significant flight risk, therefore various proposals for house arrest were rejected (the prosecution has always maintained that no bail should be given). You can read in full the Sabhnani Detention Order.
I must admit I am very impressed by the swift and firm US justice system. Of course we all hear how good law and order in the US, but to see it in action (and not just through TV shows ) is something else.
No bail as yet and even more charges for Sabhnani couple 8 Jun 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia, Long Island, Muttontown, New York, Sabhnani, Slavery, Trafficking.add a comment
The affluent Muttontown couple accused of enslaving two Indonesian women will have to wait at least until Monday to determine whether a federal judge will release them on bail to home detention.
Source: No bail yet for couple accused in slave case – Newsday.com
I keep following with interest this case, and being curious how much I can get access to details, I tried to see whether you can see court documents on the web.
Enter PACER. You have to pay if you access scanned documents, but they won’t start charging until you reach US$10, and at 8 cents a page, that will be quite a lot of pages…
U.S. Federal charges for trafficking and enslaving Indonesian citizens 16 May 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Felony, Indonesia, Long Island, New York, Sabhnani, Slavery, Trafficking.add a comment
Federal prosecutors charged a wealthy Long Island couple on Tuesday with keeping two Indonesian domestic workers as virtual prisoners in their home for more than five years under conditions they called “modern-day slavery,” beating one severely and paying them very little.
Source: Couple Held Two Servants Captive for Years, U.S. Says – New York Times
Caught this story making the headlines in Indonesia (Bahasa Indonesia version: Dua Pembantu Asal Indonesia Disiksa Majikan di New York). It is very good to know that the “Law and Order” in New York works very swiftly indeed.
The case comes to light in Sunday morning and by Tuesday the couple were already arrested and charged under federal law (which from my little understanding of U.S legal system is very serious indeed).
I wonder if the arresting detective sounds anything like Detective Briscoe? (I know, I know, this is not a homicide).
The Best Ayam Betutu in Bali? 3 May 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia.1 comment so far
We’re going to Bali in the summer, and want to taste Real Food(TM). According to Professional Bali Guide Bli Komang, the best in Bali is Warung Ayam Betutu Gilimanuk di Denpasar.
Britain fails the foreigners we need 16 Jan 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Expat, Immigration, Indonesia.add a comment
There is ample evidence that refusals are based on the prejudices and opinions of the entry clearance officers rather than on the basis of the Immigration Rules. This is a gross denial of justice.
Source: Immigration Advisory Service - News & media releases - Britain fails the foreigners we need
So that’s why a lot of my friend’s relatives visa and entry clearance application in Jakarta, Indonesia is refused…
One Laptop Per Child, will it go to Indonesia? 10 Jan 2007
Posted by Perry Ismangil in Indonesia.add a comment
The backers of the One Laptop Per Child project plan to release the machine on general sale next year.
But customers will have to buy two laptops at once – with the second going to the developing world.
Source: BBC NEWS | Technology | Public can purchase $100 laptop
I wonder if developing world includes Indonesia. The government surely cannot afford $150 million to buy one million, so I guess Indonesia depends on the pairing initiative.
