Archive: 25 November 2004
69 articles found
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali hailed as holiday destination
Bali hailed as holiday destination DENPASAR: Bali still radiates charm -- or at least it did at the recent World Travel Mart in London on Nov.6. After being absent for several years for a variety of reasons, Bali again participated in the prestigious event. During the event, travel magazine Conde presented the Conde Nast Traveler Readers' Travel Awards, in which Bali was announced the world's favorite holiday destination.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali students to be in AIDS campaign
Bali students to be in AIDS campaign DENPASAR: Hundreds of Bali students will take part in Dance4Life, the youth arm of the World AIDS campaign, to be held at the Bajra Sandhi Museum, Renon, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 27. The activity is to be held in conjunction with upcoming World AIDS day on Dec. 1. The program, with the theme "Moving to the Future, Breaking Silence and Taboos", is expected to increase the awareness of Balinese youth concerning HIV/AIDS and related issues.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pension funds to up investment in stocks
Pension funds to up investment in stocks Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian pension fund managers are likely to invest more money into the stock market next year amid strong gains in the soaring equity market, according to a pension industry association executive.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
City unveils plans for dam to ease flooding
City unveils plans for dam to ease flooding Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of its flood-fighting efforts, the Jakarta administration announced on Wednesday it planned to build a dam on the Ciliwung River on a 100-hectare plot of land in Cibogo hamlet, Ciawi, West Java.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bilateral FTAs and economic blocs
Bilateral FTAs and economic blocs At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum's ministerial meeting held in Santiago, Chile, last week, the attending ministers issued a statement of intent to work through expanded bilateral free trade agreements to support World Trade Organization trade liberalization negotiations. At present, the FTA vision is a part of an agenda to promote trade liberalization.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aburizal's subterfuge
Aburizal's subterfuge The tactics used by Coordinating Minister of the Economy Aburizal Bakrie in his attempt to reach an amicable, out-of-court settlement in the government's dispute with Mexican cement firm, Cemex, over its investment in state-owned PT Semen Gresik is utterly ill-advised and could even kill the negotiations before they start.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bureaucrats hopefuls get mystical in job search
Bureaucrats hopefuls get mystical in job search The lengths to which civil servant hopefuls will go to pass the recruitment test know no bounds, including spiritual. In Surabaya, several civil servant applicants said they had sought hocus-pocus blessings from witch doctors for help passing the test. "A couple of days ago I visited a witch doctor in Sidoarjo. After a consultation, he asked me to give him the pencil I was going to use during the test," one applicant said.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fitch may upgrade Malaysian, Thai, RI bank ratings
Fitch may upgrade Malaysian, Thai, RI bank ratings Stephanie Phang and Kate Mayberry, Bloomberg, Singapore Banks in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia may have their ratings raised by Fitch Ratings Ltd. as the region's financial systems recover from the Asian financial crisis and stronger economies lift country ratings.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt appeals to U.S. Supreme Court in KBC case
Govt appeals to U.S. Supreme Court in KBC case The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court to seek the release of funds frozen in American banks, in another twist in the legal saga between state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina and U.S.-owned power firm Karaha Bodas Company (KBC).
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents allowed back into Ciremai
Residents allowed back into Ciremai Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan Bowing to public pressure, the Kuningan regental government has conceded to allow thousands of residents who live on the slopes of Mt. Ciremai to seek a living in the area, which was designated a national park. Upon issuing the decision, Kuningan Regent Aang Abdul Hamid warned the residents not to damage the forest in the 15,500- hectare national park.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri profit rises 19% on credit demand
Mandiri profit rises 19% on credit demand Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's biggest lender by assets, said profit rose 19 percent in the nine months to Sept. 30 as lower interest rates encouraged companies and consumers to borrow more and the cost of funds fell. Profit rose to Rp 4.48 trillion (US$499.1 million), or Rp 221.93 a share, from Rp 3.77 trillion, or Rp 186.8 a share, in the same period a year earlier, the bank said in an e- mailed statement in Jakarta.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN urged to speed up single-market formation
ASEAN urged to speed up single-market formation Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia joined Singapore and Thailand calling for the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to accelerate full regional economic integration earlier than 2020, a senior official said. Minister of Trade Mari Elka Pangestu said here on Wednesday ASEAN should eventually come up with an earlier deadline in establishing a European Union-style single market, adding that 2020 was too far away.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
South Korea, ASEAN to start trade talks
South Korea, ASEAN to start trade talks Agence France-Presse, Seoul South Korea will begin negotiating a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year, Foreign Minister Ban Ki-Moon said on Wednesday. Seoul will make an official announcement when President Roh Moo-Hyun attends a summit in Laos for the 10-member regional trade bloc next week, Ban said. "South Korea is a latecomer but will work hard," Ban told a weekly briefing.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been
The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been forgotten now. While in the past this arts center was always associated with quality performances from the regions and other countries, today it is only a place where people have their lunch, make love in their cars or see a movie. Of course, the Jakarta Arts Council still organizes some arts events there but they are usually low in quality and attract only a small audience.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank clerks go on trial for graft
Bank clerks go on trial for graft MEDAN, North Sumatra: A trial of two Bank Danamon employees opened on Wednesday, on charges of embezzling funds from the bank's Medan branch early this year. Usriadi, 32, head of the bank teller section, and his subordinate Mirwan Nasution, 28, were accused of violating the Anticorruption Law, which carries a maximum life sentence.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
BRI 9-month profit soars 48%
BRI 9-month profit soars 48% PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), the nation's fourth-largest lender, said profit rose 48 percent in the nine months ended Sept. 30 on rising demand for credit in an economy growing at its fastest pace in four years. Profit rose to Rp 2.7 trillion (US$300 million), President- Director Rudjito said in Jakarta. The bank's profit in the January to September period last year was Rp 1.82 trillion.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi expects surge in migrant job seekers
Bekasi expects surge in migrant job seekers The Bekasi municipal administration predicts that 10,000 people will have arrived in the city to seek jobs by the end of this month. "A big increase in job seekers usually occurs after the Idul Fitri holiday, because residents usually bring along their unemployed relatives or friends from their hometowns to seek jobs here," head of Bekasi Manpower Agency Ruswan Sunarya said on Monday.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three W. Sumatrans die from diarrhea
Three W. Sumatrans die from diarrhea PADANG, West Sumatra: Three people have died and 97 others have been hospitalized for acute diarrhea over the past three weeks in Lima Puluh Kota regency, West Sumatra. Sumirman Noerman, head of the regency's health office, said most of the patients were admitted to the hospital a few days before Idul Fitri, which fell on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stop treating TKI inhumanly
Stop treating TKI inhumanly I would like to bring to attention the unprofessional and inhuman treatment of returning migrant workers (TKI) at the airport, which the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration is in charge of organizing. It is saddening to observe the poor treatment and fees that they are subjected to -- payment of which enables them to exit the terminal and go home.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reflections on the near-term economic outlook in Indonesia
Reflections on the near-term economic outlook in Indonesia David Jay Green, Jakarta National elections and a change in government are a wonderful time for reflection and stocktaking and Indonesia's recent set is no exception. It is a useful, as well as a fun undertaking to try and identify the most important lessons of yesterday and guess the problems we'll face tomorrow.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans roadshow for bonds next year
Govt plans roadshow for bonds next year JAKARTA: The Indonesian government will hold a non-deal roadshow early next year to market a planned- global bond offering worth up to US$2 billion, a government official said on Wednesday. "We plan to market the bonds to several countries and visit two well-known international rating agencies, Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service, for rating purposes," Anggito Abimanyu, a senior official at the finance ministry, told reporters.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo backs probe into Munir's death
Susilo backs probe into Munir's death Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has agreed to establish an independent team to investigate rights campaigner Munir's death and that rights' activists design the duties and structure of the team. Susilo told Munir's widow on Wednesday that the government would support the independent investigation all the way.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.24, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.24, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,600 0 18,500 Adhi Karya 535 55 62,110,500 Adira Dinamika 2,400 -100 2,500 AGIS Tbk 105 0 86,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 160 0 52,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,175 0 1,401,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Monorail would be 'more efficient than subway' for Jakarta
Monorail would be 'more efficient than subway' for Jakarta On the sidelines of the Asian Network of Major Cities (ANMC) meeting in Jakarta on Tuesday, the popular but controversial Tokyo Governor Shintaro Ishihara shared his experience in developing Tokyo, an experience the Jakarta administration could also learn from, in a conversation with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
The bank scandal in Medan was the third after two other bank
The bank scandal in Medan was the third after two other bank scandals that rocked Bank BNI. Last year, the state-owned Bank BNI lost Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) due to fraud that involved its employees. Another smaller scandal hit the bank early this year, involved a BNI branch in Magelang, Central Java, which cost the bank Rp 24 billion (US$2.8 million).
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'It's anticlimactic to return to work'
'It's anticlimactic to return to work' Many approached the post-Ramadhan holiday of Idul Fitri as a time to ask for forgiveness from family, friends and colleagues, while others took the chance to take a long holiday and get away from the stresses of life and traffic in the capital. The Jakarta Post asked some residents how they are dealing with the holiday hangover as they return to work this week.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council to look into SMP Jeruk Purut's plea
Council to look into SMP Jeruk Purut's plea The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teachers, parents and students of state junior high school SMP 56 in Jeruk Purut, South Jakarta, has asked for support from City Council amid fears that the protracted legal dispute over their old school on Jl. Melawai Raya could backlash against them.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, November 26, 2004
TV Today: Friday, November 26, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary 7:30 Health 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 2:00 Music 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Children Drama 6:00 TV Drama 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 TV Series: Demigods 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 TV Drama 10:30 Sports TPI 5:30 a.m.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
No more freebies for legislators
No more freebies for legislators JAKARTA: The government will no longer allocate free seats for House of Representatives legislators and other state officials who want to go on the haj pilgrimage, for the sake of fairness. Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni said many people had to save their money for years to be able to make a trip to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the pilgrimage, not to mention the complicated procedure, which everyone else must go through, to secure places.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP;KAN;CD;
JP;KAN;CD; ANPAa..r.. Mosquito-convention-yogyakarta Yogyakarta hosts convention on mosquito spirals JP/4/mosquito Mosquito coil firms convene in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Over 100 delegations from Indonesia and foreign countries will attend the biennial convention of International Mosquito Spiral Manufacturer Association (IMSMA) in Yogyakarta from Nov. 25 to Nov. 28, 2004.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Riau Islands to resume sand export
Riau Islands to resume sand export Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Riau Islands provincial government is planning to lobby Minister of Trade Mari Elka Pangestu to allow local businessmen to resume exporting sand from the sea, a top government official said on Wednesday. The provincial government would also soon draft a bylaw that regulates the business. "Riau Islands has vast sea sand resources and that potential shall be explored for the benefit of our community.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
IMO to hold meeting in Jakarta
IMO to hold meeting in Jakarta SINGAPORE: Warning of widespread and far-reaching detrimental effects from any closure of the straits of Malacca and Singapore, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) plans a conference in Jakarta next year focusing on threats to the waterways.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK wants amendment of anticorruption law
KPK wants amendment of anticorruption law M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Wednesday that existing anti-graft regulations were inadequate to enable full-fledged prosecution of corruption cases. Speaking in a hearing with the House of Representatives Commission III on legal and domestic affairs, KPK chairman Taufiqurrachman Ruki demanded amendments to laws pertaining to the anti-corruption drive, including bank secrecy laws.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six cities to go ahead with Asian jet project
Six cities to go ahead with Asian jet project Yuli Tri Suwarni and Damar Harsanto, Bandung, Jakarta Half of the 12 members of the Asian Network of Major Cities 21 expressed their commitment on Wednesday to go ahead with the development of jet-engine passenger planes during their visit to state aircraft-maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia in Bandung.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, November 25, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, November 25, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
There seems to be no better example than the present
There seems to be no better example than the present administration under the newly elected president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono -- at least outwardly -- to jump into immediate action when a crisis arises, responding almost as thought it were a public relations exercise. To make sure that trains were running well before the Idul Fitri holiday, President Susilo went personally to Gambir railway station, while his ministers visited supermarkets and inspected factories.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
House to probe toll road pileup
House to probe toll road pileup JAKARTA: The House of Representatives agreed on Wednesday to set up an investigation team that would carry out a probe into the deadly Nov. 17 pileup on the Jagorawi toll road, which killed six people and injured dozens. The House Commission V on Transportation and Telecommunications decided in a meeting with the Jakarta Police and toll road operator PT Jasa Marga that the team would delve into the possible irregularities that caused the mishap.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
BMW and Chevrolet highest in 2004 sales satisfaction index
BMW and Chevrolet highest in 2004 sales satisfaction index The Jakarta Post, Jakarta German carmaker BMW and the American manufacturer, Chevrolet, recently shared top place in the 2004 Indonesian Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study carried out by Singapore-based marketing information firm J.D. Power Asia Pacific. Both manufacturers achieved 749 index points out of 1,000, with six factors contributing to overall customer satisfaction with the sales experience.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six die when passengers boat capsizes in Maluku
Six die when passengers boat capsizes in Maluku M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Six people died when a fully loaded passenger boat capsized off the coast of Southeast Maluku regency on Sunday. Spokesman for the Maluku Police, Comr. Endro Prasetyo, said on Wednesday that the KM Taruma Jaya which operated on Ngadi island, Tual, sank as it might have exceeded its passenger and baggage capacity.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK members yet to receive salaries
KPK members yet to receive salaries JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman and his four deputies have been working without proper salaries since they took office in December 2003.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta mulls Rp 2.5t for education
Jakarta mulls Rp 2.5t for education Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta will likely allocate some 18 percent, or about Rp 2.5 trillion (US$277.78 million) of its 2005 budget, to the education sector as the City Council and the administration have nearly reached agreement on the issue.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest four, Azahari slips away
Police arrest four, Azahari slips away Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police announced on Wednesday the arrest of four suspects in the bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta over two months ago, but said the country's most wanted fugitive had again slipped through their fingers. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said one of the suspects told investigators that Malaysian fugitive Azahari bin Husin, the alleged mastermind of the Sept.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Terror (50) - 60 pts 4cols 2line (2x16)
1. Terror (50) - 60 pts 4cols 2line (2x16) Police arrest four terrorist suspects 2. Test (40) - 36 pts 2cols 3lines (3x16) Millions of hopefuls line up to take civil servant test 3. Munir (45) - 36 pts 4cols 1line (1x28) Susilo backs probe into Munir's death 4. Bojong (39) - 28 pts 2 cols 2 lines (2x18) Five people missing after Bojong protest --- 5. Photo 2 pieces
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Returning maids face big cleanup job
Returning maids face big cleanup job Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The mounds of laundry accumulated over the holiday are decreasing, day by day; dust is swept away and the sink is relieved of dirty dishes: The housemaids are back in town. Meanwhile, children buckle down to study, while parents work to keep them in school supplies. Stay-at-home mothers and fathers wonder how they got through the week without domestic help.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Exports tipped to reach $65b this year
Exports tipped to reach $65b this year Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following months of steady growth, Indonesia's exports would hit a record US$65 billion worth this year, up 6.5 percent from last year, due to soaring oil prices and increasing export volumes, a government official says.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Women activists start anti-violence campaign
Women activists start anti-violence campaign Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The suspicious death of rights campaigner Munir and threats against his widow, Suciwati, have inspired her along with dozens of women's groups to declare war against all forms of violence.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia seeks self-reliance in arms
Indonesia seeks self-reliance in arms Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has raised a call for the country to become self-reliant in supplying its defense forces with arms, munitions and equipment through close collaboration among the armed forces, academics and industry. He said scientists and entrepreneurs who were involved in the cooperation would be expected to be innovative in developing a national military arms industry.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Transportation, ICT industries to get special directorate general
Transportation, ICT industries to get special directorate general Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the division of the ministry of industry and trade into two ministries, the government will form a new directorate general at the Ministry of Industry to supervise the booming transportation, electronics and information and communications technology sectors. Minister of Industry Andung A.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogya to host international convention on mosquito coils
Yogya to host international convention on mosquito coils Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The International Mosquito Spiral Manufacturer Association (IMSMA) is set to hold a four-day biennial convention on mosquito coils here, starting on Thursday. The timely international convention, which comes amid an outbreak of malaria and dengue fever across the nation, aims to improve public services and promote the control of mosquito populations worldwide.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawmaker calls for replacement of Da'i
Lawmaker calls for replacement of Da'i SEMARANG: Chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI-P) faction at the House of Representatives Tjahyo Kumolo asked the President on Wednesday to immediately replace National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar for the sake of regeneration. Tjahyo said he just wanted to see a graceful exit by Da'i, while adding that he had performed well during his three years as the nation's top police officer despite some problems.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
* In Jakarta, monorail would be 'cheaper than subway' Page 2
* In Jakarta, monorail would be 'cheaper than subway' Page 2 * KPK wants amendment to anti-graft law Page 4 * Riau Islands to resume sand exports Page 5 * Economic significance of observing thanksgiving Page 7 * City unveils plans for 100-hectare dam to ease flooding Page 8 * Goosen seizes lead at Grand Slam Page 9 * Iran rules out complete nuclear dismantling Page 11 * Deficit could expand to 1.5% of GDP: Govt Page 13 * Balinese exporters urged to improve design Page 18
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Handout row overshadows NU's national congress
Handout row overshadows NU's national congress Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta Days before the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) begins a national congress, many would-be participants complained on Wednesday that they had not received official invitations from the steering committee. Some also grumbled that thy had not received handouts for the discussions, warning that a lack of handouts might mislead participants as regards the issues to be discussed at the congress.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Monorail would be 'cheaper than subway' for Jakarta 2. CITIES: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Six cities to go ahead with Asian jet project 3. TEST: 1 COL, 10 COUNTS Bureaucrat hopefuls get mystical in job search 4. DEFENSE: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS RI seeks self-reliance in arms 5. BUYAT: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Govt concludes Buyat Bay polluted
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court jails captain for timber smuggling
Court jails captain for timber smuggling Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A district court dealt the government's fight against illegal logging a big blow on Wednesday, handing out a lenient sentence to a Vietnamese boat skipper caught red-handed smuggling logs from an offshore island in Papua last year. The North Jakarta District Court jailed Ngo Van Tuan for two years for his role in transporting logs from Papua to China via Singapore.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poisoning of an activist a test case for Susilo
Poisoning of an activist a test case for Susilo Aboeprijadi Santoso, Amsterdam The arsenic poisoning of the Indonesian human rights champion, Munir, has aroused so much attention that he is even more "present" in death than he was in life. Yet, without the reform of state apparatuses and the will and determination of the country's leadership, the case will remain a mystery.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption From Koran Tempo Corruption is a chronic social ill in Indonesia. However, it is not enough for the government just to find the right way to eradicate it. It is more important for the government to look for its root causes. One of the reasons why corruption has become rampant is that civil servants are still underpaid.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amanda's murder trial begins
Amanda's murder trial begins BOGOR: The trial of the murder of Trisakti University student Amanda Devina, 22, who was killed by boyfriend Ronald Johannes, started on Tuesday at Cibinong District Court. Reading the indictment, prosecutor Tony Spontana charged Ronald under Article 340 of the Criminal Code on premeditated murder which carries a maximum punishment of death and Article 181 on concealing corpses with a maximum punishment of nine months in prison.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five people missing after Bojong protest
Five people missing after Bojong protest The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Bandung/Jakarta Five residents of Bojong village, Klapanunggal district, West Java, are still missing after a violent protest on Monday against the planned trial of a waste processing facility. The Bogor Council recommended on Wednesday the temporary closure of the disputed plant. Residents identified four of the missing villagers as Sanan, Naim, Hariyanto and Adang.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
I Wayan Jana explores eroticism in sculpture
I Wayan Jana explores eroticism in sculpture Susi Andrini, Contributor, Denpasar Art exhibitions in Bali are dominated by paintings, so it is refreshing to see sculptures created by I Wayan Jana, 36, who is currently displaying some of his work at Griya Santrian, Sanur, through to Dec. 3. The artist refers to his work as the "objects of life", artistic statements in the form of three-dimensional pieces, or trimantra.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia, New Zealand welcomed by ASEAN after Mahathir exit
Australia, New Zealand welcomed by ASEAN after Mahathir exit Ian Mader, Associated Press, Vientiane Many in Southeast Asia say Australia is too Western to join the region's core club of nations. But Canberra has been given a guest pass for the region's annual conference this week, and the promise of free trade talks soon.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Over four million line up to take civil servant test
Over four million line up to take civil servant test The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 4.5 millions candidates faced various challenges on Wednesday to take part in the civil service recruitment examination, the first to be held simultaneously throughout the country by all the recruiting government agencies. The applicants, who are vying for 204,584 vacancies in various government institutions at all levels, faced various hurdles and not a few technical glitches during the one-day written test.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 25, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 25, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition From Tension to Oneness by Antonius Kho, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 17. * Sculpture Objects of Life by I Wayan Jana, Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, until Dec. 3. * Ceramic Reflections on Bali by Michael Pugh, at Jenggala Keramik Bali, Jl. Uluwatu II - Jimbaran, Kuta, until Nov. 25.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov. 24
Rupiah Rates Nov. 24 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,452.50 6,664.65 7,095.19 7,021.83 Brunei dollar 1 5,776.02 5,164.23 5,499.09 5,441.00 Canadian dollar 1 8,000.34 7,153.69 7,616.76 7,537.07 Swiss franc 1 8,200.12 7,329.71 7,806.96 7,722.52 Danish krone 1 1,672.63 1,495.17 1,592.44 1,575.30 Euro 1 12,427.16 11,113.41 11,831.33 11,709.01 Poundsterling 1 17,728.27 15,856.77 16,878.28 16,706.58 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,220.56 1,091.67 1,162.04 1,150.17...
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six detained for attacking lawyer
Six detained for attacking lawyer JAKARTA: South Jakarta Police detained on Wednesday six people for attacking lawyer Petrus Balla Pattyona in the courtroom. South Jakarta District Court spokesman Johanes Suhadi said that the six were probably thugs hired by the lawyer of the opposing party in the case. "The police are still interrogating them," he said. Petrus was admitted to the hospital.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
PGN maintains income forecast
PGN maintains income forecast JAKARTA: PT Perusahaan Gas Negara, Indonesia's state- controlled gas distributor, expects profit to grow 15 percent as sales rise and a stronger local currency helps narrow foreign exchange losses, President Director W. Simandjuntak said. Net income was Rp 519.45 billion (US$58 million) last year. Revenue from gas sales and distribution may rise to Rp 4.3 trillion this year from Rp 3.6 trillion in 2003, Simandjuntak told reporters today in Jakarta.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Deficit could expand to 1.5% of GDP
Deficit could expand to 1.5% of GDP Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2004 budget deficit could increase slightly to 1.5 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP), as fuel subsidy costs remain under pressure from soaring oil prices, the finance minister said. "This year's deficit target of 1.3 percent is no longer attainable and will certainly be surpassed," Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar said on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Corruption-free agencies
Corruption-free agencies From Koran Tempo Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration is prioritizing the eradication of corruption in its first 100-day program. In this context, the first thing to do must be to put law-enforcement agencies -- the prosecutors, the judges and the police -- in order, to ensure they are corruption-free. The Attorney General took a promising step when he subjected all his workers to an examination.
Thu, 25 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore govt buys Proton stake
S'pore govt buys Proton stake KUALA LUMPUR: The Government of Singapore Investment Corp Pte Ltd (GIC) has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Malaysia's national car-maker Proton with a 5.04 percent stake, Proton Holdings said. GIC owned 27.66 million shares in the company as of November 17, Proton said in a statement late on Tuesday.
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Government concludes Buyat Bay polluted
Government concludes Buyat Bay polluted Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After long and exhaustive tests carried out by a number of local and international teams, the government concluded on Wednesday that Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, was indeed polluted and vowed to hold the polluters responsible for the environmental crime.