Archive: 15 October 2004
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Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. GARUDA: 2 LNES, 20 COUNTS
1. GARUDA: 2 LNES, 20 COUNTS Garuda to impose new ticket surcharge soon 2. ELECTION: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Kerry stands up to Bush in third, final debate 3. HOWARD: 1 LINES, 32 COUNTS Howard, SBY unite against terror 4. Award: 2 LINE, 24 COUNTS CITES adds species to lists, gives enforcement 'baby teeth'
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cumbersome bureaucracy undermines competitiveness
Cumbersome bureaucracy undermines competitiveness Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's global competitiveness has improved over the past year, and yet it is battered by an inefficient bureaucracy, inconsistent policies and corruption, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF).
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hotels prepare to accommodate guests in Ramadhan
Hotels prepare to accommodate guests in Ramadhan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ramadhan is again upon us, and Muslims in Jakarta have many choices as to where to break their fast, as most hotels offer special menus. Several five-star hotels are offering Ramadhan packages, whereby guests can rent their function rooms for tarawih (evening prayer, after the breaking of the fast). Ramadhan buffets are also available for the breaking of the fast meal and sahur (predawn meal).
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Africa summit to go ahead
Asia-Africa summit to go ahead JAKARTA: Despite the change in national leadership, Indonesia will continue preparations for the 50th anniversary of the Asia- Africa Conference in Bandung next year. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Thursday preparations remained on schedule and were expected to be finished sometime before the event. Hassan reported on the ongoing preparations to President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Deakin University unveils essay winners
Deakin University unveils essay winners JAKARTA: Neda Tanaga and Wasana Adi Nugraha were announced on Thursday as the winners of the student English essay competition organized by Deakin University. Neda of the University of Indonesia in Depok and Wasana of Airlangga University in Surabaya won two-week academic English courses at Deakin University's English Institute in Melbourne, Australia.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Profiles: Jakarta councillors
Profiles: Jakarta councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents. The Jakarta Post's Bambang Nurbianto has gathered profiles on the 75 councillors, along with their thoughts on the most pertinent issues for the capital. Below are profiles on councillors from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
14 councillors charged with graft
14 councillors charged with graft Andi Hajramurni and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Sidoarjo Police here named at least 14 of 75 South Sulawesi legislative council members as suspects on Thursday in a graft case, while East Java prosecutors sought a six-year jail term for Sidoarjo legislature speaker on similar charges.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dark clouds over the drivers of Asian economic dynamism
Dark clouds over the drivers of Asian economic dynamism Ifzal Ali, Jakarta The economies of developing Asia are expected to grow 7 percent this year equaling their performance in 2000, which saw their fastest growth since the Asian financial crisis. Growth has been strong in all subregions, and particularly solid in East and Southeast Asia. Is this pace sustainable?
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Road capacity & discipline
Road capacity & discipline From Suara Karya The public keeps complaining about traffic congestion in Jakarta, particularly during morning and afternoon peak hours. The 3-in-1 system has been applied to cars on main roads, but its effectiveness remains debatable, while the mass media have made the phenomenon an interesting subject of discussion.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Temasek may buy stakes in Minsheng, Medco to expand
Temasek may buy stakes in Minsheng, Medco to expand Bloomberg/Jakarta/Singapore Temasek Holdings Pte, a S$53 billion government fund, may buy stakes in China's first private bank and Indonesia's biggest listed oil company as it steps up investments abroad. Temasek may offer about S$110 million for a 4.7 percent stake in China Minsheng Banking Corp., people familiar with the plan said.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JSX forecasts 30 IPOs next year
JSX forecasts 30 IPOs next year Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) management estimates that 30 companies will sell their shares to the public next year by initial public offering (IPO) and become listed on the bourse. JSX president director Erry Firmansyah said the projection assumed that the economic growth rate would reach between 5 percent and 6 percent next year, up from the estimated 4 percent to 5 percent for this year.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Haze blankets Palembang, Samarinda
Haze blankets Palembang, Samarinda Muhammad Uzair and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Palembang/Samarinda Haze blanketed on Thursday the cities of Palembang and Samarinda on Sumatra and Kalimantan islands, respectively, causing respiratory and eye problems. In Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra province, numerous residents experienced asthma-like symptoms and breathing difficulties because of the haze.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Military's role still haunts public: Research
Military's role still haunts public: Research M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the growing democracy over the last six years, the people still harbor deep concerns over the role of the military in public life, which they say has spurred the prevalence of violence, a study has found.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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CD; ADS: CHINA Thousands of businesses sign up for China-ASEAN Expo At least 4,000 enterprises are expected to take part in the first-ever China-ASEAN Expo, which will be held from Nov. 3 to Nov. 6 in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. "By the end of August, 4,261 enterprises had applied to join the Expo, which will provide 1,763 booths for the participants, far above the organizers' expectations," said Lu Shumin, Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.14
Rupiah Rates Oct.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,985.62 6,256.50 6,656.56 6,585.34 Brunei dollar 1 5,721.24 5,124.58 5,451.74 5,393.93 Canadian dollar 1 7,665.02 6,868.09 7,303.96 7,229.07 Swiss franc 1 7,693.78 6,892.75 7,331.36 7,255.03 Danish krone 1 1,599.54 1,432.48 1,524.19 1,507.77 Euro 1 11,893.29 10,656.70 11,333.06 11,216.80 Poundsterling 1 17,285.75 15,487.93 16,471.50 16,301.96 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,236.93 1,108.30 1,178.66 1,166.55...
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dance a downer at 2004 summit
Dance a downer at 2004 summit Helly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta The curtain finally fell as the last show of Russian blackSKYwhite Theater wrapped up on Sunday the fourth Arts Summit, a month-long, triennial arts festival that has been organized here since 1995. Fifteen arts groups from 10 countries performed. In addition there was a group exhibition of visual arts -- the newly introduced element of the festival -- and a two-day seminar.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2: Can ASEAN integration help the poor?
Part 2 of 2: Can ASEAN integration help the poor? Romeo A. Reyes, Jakarta With regard to the second question as to whether economic integration would benefit the poor and reduce inequities within and across ASEAN, much will depend on the ability of the less developed AMCs, especially the CLMV countries (Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Viet Nam), to effectively manage their economic integration process.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI loses in Kogas tender
RI loses in Kogas tender Chairman of the country's oil and gas upstream regulator (BP Migas) Rachmat Sudibjo said on Thursday, Indonesia had lost a tender to supply 3 tons of liquefied natural gas per year (LNG) to South Korea's Korean Gas Corp. (Kogas). "That's what we've heard, but we're still waiting for official notification from Kogas," Rachmat told reporters. Indonesia participated in the tender so as to meet Kogas's 6 tons of LNG per year in demand starting 2008 for 20 years-25 years.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Protest mars UIN inauguration
Protest mars UIN inauguration YOGYAKARTA: A student protest marred the inauguration of the Sunan Kalijaga Islamic State University on Thursday in Yogyakarta, with students calling on the government to prevent education from being commercialized by "irresponsible parties". The protest was held as Minister of National Education Malik Fadjar was presiding over a ceremony at the university.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
U-185 gives impetus to 'short' players
U-185 gives impetus to 'short' players Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's success at the recent under-185 centimeter men's world volleyball championship in Jakarta testified to the host nation's potential competitiveness in the sport when physical factors were equalized. Although just five teams participated, the presence of Russia, whose "all-round" team is one of the world's best, meant there was still a hot competition.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's general elections: Nation-builders at work
Indonesia's general elections: Nation-builders at work Craig Charney and Tim Meisburger, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Four years ago, an unlikely TV star was born here. She wasn't a sexy young thing plugging cellphones. A grey-haired crone in traditional Javanese patchwork dress, she rasped, "This time, make up your own mind". Some 62 million people saw the United States-funded advertisement in which she urged women to vote for their own choices, not their husbands'.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.14
Rupiah Rates Oct.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,985.62 6,256.50 6,656.56 6,585.34 Brunei dollar 1 5,721.24 5,124.58 5,451.74 5,393.93 Canadian dollar 1 7,665.02 6,868.09 7,303.96 7,229.07 Swiss franc 1 7,693.78 6,892.75 7,331.36 7,255.03 Danish krone 1 1,599.54 1,432.48 1,524.19 1,507.77 Euro 1 11,893.29 10,656.70 11,333.06 11,216.80 Poundsterling 1 17,285.75 15,487.93 16,471.50 16,301.96 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,236.93 1,108.30 1,178.66 1,166.55...
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ADS: CHINA EXPO -
ADS: CHINA EXPO - Part of the story OCHINA Promoting cooperation through China Summit In conjunction with the China-ASEAN Expo, the first China- ASEAN Business and Investment Summit will also be held at the Nanning International Convention & Exhibition Center on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. As many as 800 businesspeople are expected to participate in the gathering.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 Can ASEAN integration help the poor? Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta 2. Pro -- Building on the global recovery 1 X 45 Building stability on the back of global recovery Rodrigo de Rato Project Syndicate 3. Strait -- Indonesia's elections: Nation builders at work 2 x 21 Indonesia's elections: Nation-builders at work Craig Charney and Tim Meisburger The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police release Depok graft suspects
Police release Depok graft suspects JAKARTA: Jakarta Police released 18 Depok councillors allegedly involved in graft from detention on Wednesday afternoon after detaining them for more than a month and put them under city arrest for 20 days. "We believe they will not run away and destroy any evidence. Besides, we have finished our investigation on them," the city police special crime detectives chief, Sr. Comr. Edmon Ilyas, said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Imported food, beverages seized
Imported food, beverages seized PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Palembang officials confiscated on Thursday hundreds of items of illegally imported canned food and beverages in several markets and stores in the city. The items were seized after the traders failed to show legal import documents to government officials during the random raid on Thursday, said chief of Food and Beverage Monitoring Agency (BPOM) in Palembang, Darwin Rangkuty.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Refusing luxury cars is a big enough gesture'
'Refusing luxury cars is a big enough gesture' All four leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have refused the luxuries they are entitled in a bid to reduce state expenditure and to set an example of thrift among state officials. The Jakarta Post asked some residents their opinion about the unprecedented move. Christian K. Sahat, 27, works as a developer for a software company on Jl. Sudirman.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eight arrested over Basri's murder
Eight arrested over Basri's murder Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The investigation into the murder of notorious gang leader Basri Sangaji led to the arrest of eight men on Thursday, who were suspected of involvement in the bloody attack at a hotel room on Tuesday. "All the arrested suspects admitted they were involved in the assault of Basri Sangaji and his relatives," Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
City eyes one-stop investment service
City eyes one-stop investment service Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration aims to provide a one-stop service for investors operating in the capital by preparing a new bylaw on investment in an effort to cut down on bureaucracy, the governor said. "We are doing our utmost to lure investors to place their money here.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
* You are not what you're driven in Page 2
* You are not what you're driven in Page 2 * Military's role still haunts public: Research Page 4 * 'Papuan separatists' kill six civilians Page 5 * Indonesia's elections: Nation-builders at work Page 7 * Jakarta not assigned new state teachers this year Page 8 * U-185 event an impetus to 'short' volleyball players Page 10 * Cambodia names Prince Sihamoni as its new king Page 11 * PGN aims to accelerate key pipeline project Page 13 * Dance a downer at Art Summit 2004 Page 18
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest an Air Force office in counterfeit ring
Police arrest an Air Force office in counterfeit ring Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police officers have arrested an Air Force officer and three civilians for trading in counterfeit U.S. dollar bank notes and seized the equivalent of US$246,000. "The suspects are now in detention at the city police headquarters. They were arrested on Oct. 8 and charged with violating Article 245 of the Criminal Code on distributing counterfeit banknotes," the city police detectives chief Sr.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
The new Cabinet
The new Cabinet From Koran Tempo The Cabinet of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), as Indonesia's sixth president, is expected to learn from the experiences of previous Cabinets, both at home and abroad, so that ministers are judged only by their performance and achievements. During the New Order era, Soeharto appointed ministers who would unquestioningly follow his instructions.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Temasek May Buy Stakes in Minsheng, Medco to Expand
Temasek May Buy Stakes in Minsheng, Medco to Expand Bloomberg/Jakarta/Singapore Temasek Holdings Pte, a S$53 billion government fund, may buy stakes in China's first private bank and Indonesia's biggest listed oil company as it steps up investments abroad. Temasek may offer about S$110 million for a 4.7 percent stake in China Minsheng Banking Corp., people familiar with the plan said.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna to pay 10.75% on bonds
Sampoerna to pay 10.75% on bonds JAKARTA: PT H.M. Sampoerna, Indonesia's biggest publicly traded cigarette maker, will pay a coupon of 10.75 percent on the Rp 1 trillion (US$109.4 million) of bonds it is selling this month. "There has been a good response" for the five-year debt, said Mandeep Singh, head of investment banking and markets at HSBC Holdings Plc's Jakarta-based unit, HSBC Indonesia. He declined to elaborate.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Modest lifestyle campaign gets public support
Modest lifestyle campaign gets public support Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public support is mounting for the People's Consultative Assembly leaders who have embarked on a campaign to promote modest lifestyles, and so are the demands that the drive extend to all state officials.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt sets up new commission on World Sight Day
Govt sets up new commission on World Sight Day Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poor people suffering from eyesight complications and/or blindness are set to receive free medical care as the government has promised to raise funds for their operations.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police general faces bribe charge
Police general faces bribe charge Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Director of the National Police economic crimes division Brig. Gen. Samuel Ismoko will soon be questioned for allegedly taking a bribe worth US$20,000 to allow Adrian Waworuntu, one of key suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal, to escape. Chief of the internal affairs division Insp. Gen.
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Coordinating Ministers: 1. Coordinating Minister for Political, Security and Legal Affairs Office 2. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Office 3. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Office Ministers: 1. Ministry of Home Affairs 2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs 3. Ministry of Defense 4. Ministry of Finance 5. Ministry of Religious Affairs 6. Ministry of Agriculture 7. Ministry of National Education 8. Ministry of Health 9. Ministry of Social Affairs 10. Ministry of Communications 11.
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Teh Botol, Kijang, Sari Ayu win best brand awards
Teh Botol, Kijang, Sari Ayu win best brand awards Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Whatever you eat, drink Teh Botol Sosro," reads the advertisement for Sosro bottled tea, which for years has been a very popular soft drink among Indonesians, whether to accompany a snack or meal, or simply as a thirst quencher. Teh Botol Sosro (TBS) is also seen as the only local brand that is capable of outshining a global brand name like Coca Cola in the home market.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia boost border patrols
RI, Malaysia boost border patrols MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police and military officers from Indonesia and Malaysia wrapped up on Thursday a staff planning committee meeting here, with an agreement to jointly fight crime in border areas. A spokesman for the Indonesian Military, Col. DJ Nachrowi, said security officers from the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation to eradicate smuggling, pirate attacks and robberies in the border areas.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Moderate earthquake shakes Bali
Moderate earthquake shakes Bali DENPASAR, Bali: An earthquake shook Indonesia's tourist island of Bali on Thursday, sending some people rushing out of buildings according to local media reports, but police said there were no reports of casualties or damage. A local police officer, who declined to be identified, called the quake a "minor shake" and said there were no reports of casualties or damage. "An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale hit Bali at 11.09 a.m.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Howard, SBY unite against terror
Howard, SBY unite against terror Michelle Nichols, Reuters/Canberra Australian Prime Minister John Howard and Indonesian President- elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono have agreed to cooperate in fighting the war on terror after speaking for the first time since both won recent elections. Howard said he spoke to Yudhoyono late on Wednesday and would attend the former general's inauguration on Oct. 20.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unidentified gunmen strike again in C. Sulawesi
Unidentified gunmen strike again in C. Sulawesi Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu Unidentified assailants launched two separate attacks in Central Sulawesi on Wednesday, killing at least three people despite stepped-up security by authorities in the troubled province. Police said on Thursday unidentified gunmen killed a 25-year- old Hindu woman originally from Bali, Ni Nengah Anggrenadi, and wounded two Christians in Poso regency at about 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday night.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Professionals needed in the Cabinet
Professionals needed in the Cabinet From Koran Tempo Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and his running mate Jusuf Kalla have won the presidential elections. The fact that Susilo has been directly elected the sixth president of the country is indicative of the great hope that Indonesians have in the new administration. At this juncture, it would be wise for Indonesians to bear in mind that the country is facing extraordinarily serious problems that may not be solved in a short time.
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The huge fuel subsidies: How to bite the bullet Martin Jenkins Jakarta 2. ADB -- Dark Clouds over Asia's dynamism 2 x 30 Dark clouds over the drivers of Asian economic dynamism Ifzal Ali Jakarta
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The huge fuel subsidies: How to bite the bullet
The huge fuel subsidies: How to bite the bullet Martin Jenkins, Jakarta In Indonesia, much debate has recently centered on how the government should tackle the problem of rising fuel subsidies as the price of crude oil on the international market moves ever higher. At first glance, one may wonder how the government will cope. After all, fuel subsidies are now set at Rp 63 trillion (US$7 billion) for 2004, far higher than the initial target of Rp 14.5 trillion.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Papuan separatists' kill six civilians
'Papuan separatists' kill six civilians Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Unknown assailants, believed to be members of a Papuan rebel group, launched an armed attack against civilians on Tuesday night in Puncak Jaya regency here, killing six. Five others, who were construction workers of PT Modern Widya Technical, escaped the attack, which occurred on the outskirts of Mulia, the capital of Puncak Jaya. Col. W.P.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ministry to submit criminal law amendment bills to House
Ministry to submit criminal law amendment bills to House Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Justice is expected to submit bills on the amendment of the Criminal Code and the Criminal Law Procedures Code to the House of Representatives later this year in a bid to plug a number of loopholes that have damaged legal certainty in the country.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Garuda to impose new ticket surcharge soon
Garuda to impose new ticket surcharge soon Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to introduce a new surcharge on tickets amid soaring global oil prices, which has seriously affected the price of jet fuel, a senior airline official said. Garuda commercial and marketing director Bachrul Hakim said the company was set to implement the surcharge before the upcoming peak season that starts a week before the Idul Fitri holiday. Idul Fitri falls on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16 this year.
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Children demand cleaner city air
Children demand cleaner city air Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wearing face masks and unfurling banners, some 100 students from 21 elementary schools throughout Jakarta made an impassioned plea for cleaner air in the metropolis at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Wednesday. "A blue sky, fresh air, these are the wishes of the children of this nation!" they chanted enthusiastically under the scorching sun despite passing motorists who did not seem to take notice of them.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
PGN aims to accelerate key pipeline project
PGN aims to accelerate key pipeline project Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan State-owned gas distributor firm Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) said on Thursday it would complete its pipeline project linking Duri gas fields in Riau province with cities in North Sumatra sooner than expected, according to president director W.M.P Simanjuntak.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bengawan Solo water unsafe for consumption
Bengawan Solo water unsafe for consumption Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Experts and officials have warned of serious environmental damage in Surakarta, Central Java, and the six neighboring regencies of Sragen, Boyolali, Klaten, Sukoharjo, Wonogiri and Karanganyar. Besides decreasing the quality of the soil and depleting water reserves, pollution in the Bengawan Solo River and smaller rivers has made their water unsafe for irrigation or human consumption.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY only answerable to the people
SBY only answerable to the people Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is currently interviewing candidates for ministerial positions. As an ordinary citizen, I hope that the final decision to appoint someone is based on the interests of his supporters. And just who are his supporters? His real supporters are the people of Indonesia. The people that desperately need a change.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta not assigned new state teachers this year
Jakarta not assigned new state teachers this year Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No teachers from among the 110,500 to be recruited by the central government this year will be allocated to Jakarta, says a top official of the Jakarta Intermediate and Higher Education Agency. Agency director Margani Mustar told reporters on Thursday that he had requested some 2,000 new teachers to replace those who had retired and would retire in the coming years. His request was turned down, however.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Manila's Ramos and Jakarta's Bambang - twin fates?
Manila's Ramos and Jakarta's Bambang - twin fates? Rosemarie Francisco, Reuters/Manila Fourteen months ago, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, then Indonesia's chief security minister, visited former Philippine president Fidel Ramos in his Manila home to get advice on whether to run for his country's top post. Ramos told Reuters he gave Susilo three pointers during their two-hour talk: maintain your contact with the people, continue consultations with the military and police, and keep your record clean.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY asks people to trust him
SBY asks people to trust him Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Bogor A minister from Papua, a civilian for the defense ministry and three coordinating ministers -- these are the few details of the new Cabinet announced by president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. On Thursday he reiterated that coordinating ministers would still be needed to supervise over 30 ministries despite a number of new councils; and that he alone was responsible for the forthcoming decisions.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Couple nabbed for using fake credit card
Couple nabbed for using fake credit card TANGERANG: The Serpong Police arrested a couple and their driver on Wednesday for using a fake credit card while shopping at a supermarket in Plaza Serpong, Tangerang regency. The suspects -- Gugit Hartoto, Ramdan Sari and Dwi Yulianto -- were arrested after police received a report from cashier Sri Ningsih, who became suspicious about the credit card the couple used last Friday to pay a Rp 1.1 million (US$121) grocery bill.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Protected animals released in East Java
Protected animals released in East Java SURABAYA: East Java Natural Resources Conservation Body (BKSDA), in cooperation with non-governmental organization ProFauna Indonesia, released on Wednesday 31 protected animals in Hyang Plateau in Situbondo regency, East Java. It was the second release this year, after the two organizations released another group of 16 animals in the plateau in April this year, according to Rozik Nursaid, an activist with ProFauna Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI under pressure to ratify anti-haze deal
RI under pressure to ratify anti-haze deal Yeoh En-Lai, Associated Press/Singapore Southeast Asian governments agreed on Thursday to launch a fund to support environmental projects in the region, and Indonesia's neighbors called on it to ratify a deal to introduce anti-haze pollution laws.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
House increases number of commissions to 11
House increases number of commissions to 11 Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has agreed to raise the number of its commissions from nine to 11, following the increase in the number of legislators. The agreement, which legislators believe will lighten their workloads on the commissions, was reached during a meeting between House leaders and faction chairs on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
You are not what you drive: Hidayat
You are not what you drive: Hidayat Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta Some of our top elected officials have decided to spurn the Volvo limousines and royal suites in five-star hotels to which they are entitled. Explaining the decision on Wednesday, Hidayat Nur Wahid, the speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, said it was only appropriate that he and his deputies take the initiative in leading modest lives given the economic state the country has been in for the last seven years.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P skip council leaders induction
PDI-P skip council leaders induction SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Seven councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) failed to attend the induction of new leaders of the East Kalimantan Legislative Council on Thursday. Councillor Soemarsono from the PDI-P fraction denied that it was a boycott measure, saying that the function was merely ceremonial.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega orders count on medal recipients
Mega orders count on medal recipients JAKARTA: Outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked the Committee of State Honorary Medalists to list the names of those who have received state medals over the past four years. "We were asked to list the names of the recipients from 2000 to 2004, to be given to the new administration," committee chairman Soerjadi Soedirdja said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt compensates bombing victims
Govt compensates bombing victims JAKARTA: The government on Thursday provided compensation to 19 victims of the Sept. 9 bombing in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta. Families of the nine deceased victims received some Rp 4 million (US$445) each, while those who suffered permanent injuring in the attack received some Rp 4.5 million.
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Election quick count saves public funds
Election quick count saves public funds A full-page advertisement in the Oct. 5 edition of a newspaper has impressed me. It reads: "Quick count by Metro TV & LP3ES. Fast & accurate, proven three times. Picture: Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla, Indonesia's president-elect for 2004-2009 announced for the first time on Sept.