Archive: 13 December 2004
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Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Qualcomm bridging the 2G divide
Qualcomm bridging the 2G divideZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idOops, there was "technical glitch" again last week. I wrote that the price of the new O2 Xda IIs was around 1,500 Singapore dollars (S$). I forgot to convert this figure into US dollars (US$).
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Managing waste properly
Managing waste properlyFrom Koran TempoI have been wondering if the government can draw up a regulation on the proper management of waste, which regulates the separation of organic from inorganic garbage and recycling.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
JP/14/Oil
JP/14/OilOPEC agrees to cut surplus output to defend high prices Amelie Herenstein Agence France-Presse/CairoOPEC oil producers agreed on Friday to reduce crude supplies by one million barrels a day from the beginning of next year in a bid to curb a sharp slide in oil prices from record high levels.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Reporting a stolen car 'costly'
Reporting a stolen car 'costly'Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHaving a car stolen is a bad experience for most people, but reporting it to the police is almost as bad.Hartono, 40, reported the theft of his car in November to the police.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Stop lotteries via SMS
Stop lotteries via SMSFrom Media Indonesia Many kinds of lotteries and "disguised" gambling are conducted shamelessly today via short message service (SMS), even during the holy month of Ramadhan.Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, and Islam strictly forbids lotteries and gambling.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Waste disposal and welfare
Waste disposal and welfareFrom Koran TempoThe recent riot at the waste treatment plant in Bojong, Bogor, which left several villagers hospitalized, has aroused public concern over the fate of ordinary people struggling to make a living.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Major oil producers see significant drop in output
Major oil producers see significant drop in output Most oil producers in Indonesia have experienced significant production drops over the past few years, despite their intensive production recovery programs.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Batavia to be given face-lift
Batavia to be given face-liftBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Old Batavia Revitalization Program kicked off in downtown Kota, West Jakarta, on Sunday in the hope of turning around the crumbling area.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
RI boxers overcome first hurdles
RI boxers overcome first hurdlesFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Four Indonesian boxers won the opening fights in the President's Cup here on Saturday.Abdul Razak, Erico Amanupunyo, Rionando Butar Butar and Daud Yordan all chalked up lopsided victories over their respective opponents in the tournament.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
* Harsher penalties in new ruling on smuggling Page 2
* Harsher penalties in new ruling on smuggling Page 2 * Susilo to meet Gusmao on deportation Page 4 * Guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctions Page 5 * Muhammadiyah and interfaith discourse Page 7 * Council summons local heads over microcredit scheme Page 8 * Klitschko stops Williams to...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Flood returns to Riau town
Flood returns to Riau town PEKANBARU, Riau: While waters are down in the Rokan Hilir, Siak and Indragiri Hulu regions, new floods hit the Palalawang area on Saturday, officials say.No injuries have yet been reported and the fate of many residents was not known on Saturday night.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
India-ASEAN car rally ends in Batam
India-ASEAN car rally ends in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam After traveling for 20 days from Guwahati, India, the India- ASEAN rally finished here on Saturday with only 22 of 60 cars continuing the final stage from Singapore to Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 13, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 13, 2004Exhibitions* Photo The Master Class Klavdij Sluban, Oktagon Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 50A, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 22. * The Hungry Box: the endless interiors of MVRDV, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Kali Malang bridge obstructed
Kali Malang bridge obstructed From Warta KotaThe bridge over Kali Malang as part of the Jaka Setia intersection in South Bekasi is now packed with food stalls that line the sidewalk around the south end of the structure.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Thais keep University Games trophy in style
Thais keep University Games trophy in styleID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Indonesian contingent failed to cash in on their last chance at a gold when its soccer team was beaten 3-0 by 10-man Thailand in the final and the 12th ASEAN University Games came to a close.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Just do it! Clean up the crooks in the Palace
Just do it! Clean up the crooks in the PalaceKornelius Purba, Jakarta "Just do it!" President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono did not intentionally mean to promote a popular footwear brand -- which is famous for this slogan -- when he drew on the motto in his speech when declaring war against corruption...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
U.S. foreign policy and the Muslim world
U.S. foreign policy and the Muslim worldAnak Agung Banyu Perwita , Bandung Despite its military's success in bringing Saddam Hussein down from power following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on two of its major cities, the United States is now facing challenges to its foreign policy on the...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Traditional belief 'impedes' fight against malaria
Traditional belief 'impedes' fight against malariaPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruAyub, 47, a resident of Telaga hamlet in Batang Sari village, Indragiri Hilir regency, believes in the mythical Bujang Penunggu Laut or Bujang, Guardian of the Sea.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Five injured as violence returns to Palu city
Five injured as violence returns to Palu cityRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluUnknown assailants sprayed bullets at a Palu church and later detonated a bomb in another church in the city on Sunday night, injuring at least five people.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Cheap loans leads to motorcycle boom, industry players say
Cheap loans leads to motorcycle boom, industry players sayRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sudjono's motorcycle is no longer just a means of transportation, but has become an important business asset.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42 Golkar's congress and RI's political development 2. SMUGGLING: 2 X 28 New ruling on smuggling promises harsher penalties, incentives 3. REBELS: 1 X 40 Military wages dirty war against Aceh civilians 4. JAKSA: 2 X 16 Prosecutors warned to be vigilant 5.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Minister, mayor start clean sea campaign
Minister, mayor start clean sea campaign JAKARTA: Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Freddy Numberi and North Jakarta Mayor Effendi Anas kicked off a national clean sea and beach campaign at Kalibaru, Cilincing district, North Jakarta, on Sunday.Anas was quoted by beritajakarta.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Only Toar through on day two
Only Toar through on day twoFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Indonesian team suffered a turn of fate at the President's Cup here, with middleweight Toar Sompotan emerging on Sunday as the only winner.Toar took out Chiang Yi Chun of Chinese Taipei with a technical knockout in the first round, but it...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Govt should heed 'lessons' from landslides, floods
Govt should heed 'lessons' from landslides, floodsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLandslides and floods, which frequently hit the country, should be reason enough for the government to pay more attention to environmental issues as those disasters are due to environmental destruction...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Prosecutors warned to be vigilant
Prosecutors warned to be vigilantThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe anticorruption drive in the country could turn into a real war, prompting Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh to warn prosecutors on Saturday to remain alert for possible threats.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
FFI 2004 Award Winners
FFI 2004 Award WinnersCitra Award for Feature Film, Short Film and DocumentaryBest Picture: Arisan!Best Screenplay: Eliana Eliana (Prisma Rusdi/Riri Riza)Best Director: Rudy Soedjarwo (Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?)Best Cinematography: Mengejar Matahari (Ipung)Best Art Direction: Marsinah (Berthy Linda...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Muhammadiyah and interfaith discourse
Muhammadiyah and interfaith discourseHilman Latief, Kalamazoo, Michigan It is interesting to note that the Muhammadiyah, the country's second largest Muslim organization, played a key role during the recent two-day interfaith dialog in Yogyakarta.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Council summons local heads over microcredit scheme
Council summons local heads over microcredit schemeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Council plans to evaluate the Subdistrict Residents Empowerment Program (PPMK) in five municipalities and one regency, amid suspicions that the microcredit scheme has been marred by irregularities.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Education and worship issue
Education and worship issueFrom KompasIn connection with the recent report in Kompas (Nov. 30) on the Sang Timur school affair, we would like to explain that the school committee and students' parents have met with the mayor of Tangerang to voice complaints and exchange views for a concrete...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
RI migrant workers at risk of HIV/AIDS
RI migrant workers at risk of HIV/AIDSAndi Hajramuni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarMigrant workers, far from home and often poorly educated, are at particular risk of becoming infected with HIV/AIDS and spreading the virus, experts and activists said on Saturday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Indonesia
Indonesia outplays Vietnam in Tiger Cup Agencies Hanoi Indonesia stunned Vietnam 3-0 in a Tiger Cup Group A match Saturday in Hanoi, putting the host country in danger of being eliminated in the semifinals for the first time in the tournament's history.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
RI off to dismal start in LG Cup
RI off to dismal start in LG CupMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta With poor health forcing Indonesian Olympian Satrio Rahadani to withdraw from the 7th LG ASEAN Tae kwon do championship here on Saturday, Indonesia got off to a miserable start.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
USO program provides phone access to remote villages
USO program provides phone access to remote villagesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Talaud, North SulawesiThis Christmas will mark two years since Rosali Maarial last saw her granddaughter Jesinta. The 5-year-old lives with her mother in Manado, a 24-hour boat trip southwest from Rosali's village...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Amien apologizes over PKB row
Amien apologizes over PKB row SEMARANG: National Mandate Party (PAN) leader Amien Rais apologized on Saturday to executives and supporters of the National Awakening Party (PKB) for remarks he made about PKB cofounder Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
NZ threatens to ban foreign crews
NZ threatens to ban foreign crewsAgence France-Presse, WellingtonA large increase in the number of foreign seamen jumping ship in New Zealand has been blamed on an immigration racket and prompted a government threat to ban overseas fishing crews, according to a report on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
'We should appreciate maids more'
'We should appreciate maids more'People around the world have just commemorated Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, with distinguished persons being recognized for their work to promote and uphold the basic rights of people -- something that often puts them on the opposite side of the fence from those in...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Banten to question governor 'as witness' of Rp 14b graft
Banten to question governor 'as witness' of Rp 14b graftMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Banten Prosecutor's Office has summoned Banten Governor Djoko Munandar to be questioned next week as a witness in the alleged misuse of Rp 14 billion (US$1.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Blast kills at least 15 people in crowded market in RP
Blast kills at least 15 people in crowded market in RPJim Gomez, Associated Press/ManilaA powerful explosion ripped through a market packed with Christmas shoppers in the southern Philippines on Sunday, killing at least 15 people and injuring 58 others, the military said.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Focus Issue -- Oil and Gas
Focus Issue -- Oil and Gas;JP; ANPAd..r.. Oil-firms-outputJP/ / Major oil producers see significant drop in outputMost oil producers in Indonesia have experienced significant production drops over the past few years, despite their intensive production recovery programs.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Soputan erupts on Sunday
Soputan erupts on Sunday MANADO, North Sulawesi: Thick smoke and ash spewed out of Mount Soputan on Sunday morning, reaching as high as 1,000 meters, with nearby residents alert for possible explosions.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
JP/3/FFI
JP/3/FFIFFI 2004 Award WinnersCitra Award for Feature Film, Short Film and DocumentaryBest Picture: Arisan! Best Screenplay: Eliana Eliana (Prisma Rusdi/Riri Riza) Best Director: Rudy Soedjarwo (Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?) Best Cinematography: Mengejar Matahari (Ipung) Best Art Direction: Marsinah...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Chinese crewman missing after vessel catches fire
Chinese crewman missing after vessel catches fireJakarta, Agence France-PresseA Chinese crewman remained missing after a tanker functioning as a fuel station for fishing boats caught fire in the sea off the Indonesian province of Maluku, a port official said Sunday.Ten people were rescued.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Oil and gas liberalization: A real test for President Susilo
Oil and gas liberalization: A real test for President SusiloRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The liberalization of the Indonesian oil and gas sector constitutes a real heavyweight test in the first 100 days of President Bambang Yudhoyono's administration since not only his own image is at stake but...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Sofyan to launch website on Indonesia
Sofyan to launch website on IndonesiaJAKARTA: State Minister of Communication and Information Sofyan Djalil is expected to launch an official website on Tuesday to provide information on Indonesian affairs.The website www.indonesiafocus.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Indonesia trounces Vietnam in Tiger Cup
Indonesia trounces Vietnam in Tiger CupAgencies, Hanoi Indonesia stunned Vietnam 3-0 in a Tiger Cup Group A match Saturday in Hanoi, putting the host country in danger of being eliminated in the semifinals for the first time in the tournament's history.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
1. Palu (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)
1. Palu (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)5 injured as violence returns to Palu city 2. Tutut (32) - 42 pts 4cols 2lines (2x26)KPK shows interests in $31m bribery case involving Tutut 3. Auto (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 1line (1x24) Reporting a stolen car proves 'costly' or Reporting a stolen car 'costly'...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Indonesia bags two golds at LG Cup
Indonesia bags two golds at LG CupMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Indonesia tae kwon do athletes struck gold in the final matches on Sunday, but were unable to stop the Vietnamese onslaught as the visitors grabbed another four golds for a total of 12.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Tree felling and pollution
Tree felling and pollution If the trees left on Jl. Suprapto, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta had any rights in this republic, they would file a suit to the high court as witnesses of a violation: The felling of other trees. So the court need not seek other evidence.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
China shedding its image as a developing country
China shedding its image as a developing countryHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Beijing This is the second article in a series based on a visit to China by courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China.For Indonesians used to being in a crowd, the serenity of Beijing Airport is anomalous.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan SalmonaMotorists wait their turn at a fuel station in Jakarta. A number of foreign oil companies have been granted licenses to enter the fuel retail market next year. JPOil processing facilities at the Balongan refinery in Indramayu, West Java.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Army chief inducts new officers
Army chief inducts new officers MAGELANG, Central Java: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu inducted on Saturday 306 new graduates of the Army Academy here.The new officers, who completed three years at the academy, will join graduates of the Naval Academy in Surabaya and the Air Force...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Susilo to meet Gusmao on deportation
Susilo to meet Gusmao on deportationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaEast Timor President Xanana Gusmao is expected to meet President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday night in Bali, with the recent deportation of hundreds of Indonesians likely to be high on the agenda.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Jambi waits for caretaker governor
Jambi waits for caretaker governor JAMBI, Jambi: Governor Zulkifli Nurdin may have ended his five-year term on Friday, but he is still in office waiting for central government to appoint a caretaker to replace him.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Aceh civilians tire of military intimidation
Aceh civilians tire of military intimidationNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh"Are you Acehnese? Then you must be GAM."This sort of intimidating remark is frequently uttered by soldiers when conducting checking motorists and passers-by for identity cards and weapons.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Srikandi gives guidance, support to women in mixed marriages
Srikandi gives guidance, support to women in mixed marriagesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to foster friendships among Indonesian women married to foreign men, the Association of Indonesian Women in Multinational Marriages (Srikandi) held on Sunday a monthly gathering, where...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Three guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctions
Three guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctionsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThree wardens were on Saturday held responsible for negligence that led to the escape of 31 convicts from a prison in Medan, North Sumatra.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
More train cars for Xmas, New Year
More train cars for Xmas, New Year JAKARTA: As the Christmas and New Year holidays draw near, state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia said that it had prepared more train cars to cater for an expected increase in passengers during the festivities.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
More candidates turn down NU posts
More candidates turn down NU postsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing the footsteps of Solahuddin Wahid, who declined a position on the central board of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), two other respected NU figures turned down posts in the newly announced lineup.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Arts Council to stage tribal dance performances
Arts Council to stage tribal dance performancesEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResidents of Nabire, a remote town on the northern coast of Papua, just had their lives devastated by earthquakes.Some of these people, suffering from grief and loss, headed to Jakarta by sea for the sake of their...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Invitrogen buys Shanghai company
Invitrogen buys Shanghai companyAgence France-Presse, Beijing U.S. biomedical company Invitrogen has purchased a Shanghai- based private firm for US$8 million, a company announcement and state media said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Bird flu virus hits W. Nusa Tenggara
Bird flu virus hits W. Nusa TenggaraLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, MataramBird flu has broken out in several parts of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), killing thousands of birds in the provincial capital of Mataram.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Locals complain price hikes
Locals complain price hikes PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Shortages in rice and sugar have caused price hikes in the staple foodstuffs in markets across Palembang, residents say.For the past three days, rice was selling for Rp 68,000 (US$7.5) a 25-kilogram sack in the city's Cinde traditional market.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Turning around the decline in crude oil production
Turning around the decline in crude oil productionHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent increase in global oil prices has resulted in windfall profits for most oil producers in the world, but not Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Police hot on the trail of big money in autotheft cases
Police hot on the trail of big money in autotheft casesEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Having a car stolen is a bad experience for most people, but reporting it to the police is almost as bad.Hartono, 40, reported the theft of his car in November to the police.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Gus Dur suffers ignominious defeat and more
Gus Dur suffers ignominious defeat and moreJohn Mcbeth, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, Singapore In the final decade of president Soeharto's rule, Abdurrahman Wahid emerged as a towering figure on the Indonesian stage, championing democratization, religious tolerance and moderation.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Papuans promote interethnic marriages to preserve culture
Papuans promote interethnic marriages to preserve cultureKanis Dursin, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 150 or so people in the room suddenly burst into laughter when one of the speakers conveyed what he said was an appeal from Papuan girls."I would like to convey a message from Papuan girls.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Education and worship issue
Education and worship issueFrom KompasIn connection with the recent report in Kompas (Nov. 30) on the Sang Timur school affair, we would like to explain that the school committee and students' parents have met with the mayor of Tangerang to voice complaints and exchange views for a concrete...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
TV Program: Monday, December 13, 2004
TV Program: Monday, December 13, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 p.m.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
2 x 28
2 x 28 Three guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctions JP/5/BUJANG3 x 17 Traditional belief 'impedes' fight against malaria JP/5/UNGGAS2 x 18 Bird flu virus hits W. Nusa Tenggara
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Factories closed in jobs protest
Factories closed in jobs protest TANGERANG: Residents of Bitung village, Cikupa, Tangerang regency, blocked the access roads to three plastic factories in protest against the companies' reluctance to recruit locals as workers.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Another 'GAM' is born ?
Another 'GAM' is born ? The public was recently treated to another surprise twist in the development of local democracy through the creation of "GAM", not related to the separatist movement in Aceh, i.e.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Beaten hosts aim last strike at Thailand
Beaten hosts aim last strike at ThailandID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Already beaten in the battle for the championship, Indonesia will try to regain its pride over crowned Thailand when the two teams meet on Sunday in the soccer final at the ASEAN University Games.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Tavares quits after Tiger Cup loss
Tavares quits after Tiger Cup loss HANOI: Vietnam soccer coach Edson Tavares has resigned after defeat by Indonesia put the joint hosts on the brink of elimination from the Tiger Cup, state media said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
From free market to 'our power'
From free market to 'our power'Liam Salter, Jakarta Energy and sustainable development are inherently linked -- a fact recognized by all organizations. Furthermore the inherent unsustainability of an energy system based upon the wasteful use of fossil fuels and non-renewable fuelwood supplies is...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Golkar's congress and RI's political development
Golkar's congress and RI's political developmentJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Golkar was established as a coordinating secretariat in 1963 and as a united front against the PKI (Indonesian Communist Party). It was initiated by the Indonesian Army.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Susilo tells regent to accept dismissal
Susilo tells regent to accept dismissal SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah to ignore public protests and dismiss Kutai Kartanegara Regent Syaukani H.R."It (the controversy) has become a national issue.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
New ruling on smuggling promises harsher penalties and incentives
New ruling on smuggling promises harsher penalties and incentivesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHarsher punishment for perpetrators and abettors, a witness protection program, special incentives for investigators and criminalizing custom officials' "ignorance" are among the key items...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Much ado about Anwar
Much ado about AnwarWhy the fuss?What should have been a simple social visit nearly escalated into a potential diplomatic row that would have put two friendly governments in a needlessly embarassing position.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
FFI makes tragic comeback, panned by filmmakers
FFI makes tragic comeback, panned by filmmakersHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo sum it up, the 2004 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) held on Saturday evening was unbelievably inept in many ways.The event, which was broadcasted live on a private TV station, was incredibly boring, with dull and...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
KPK shows interests in $31m bribery case involving Tutut
KPK shows interests in $31m bribery case involving TututFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is following up allegations that former president Soeharto's daughter, Siti "Tutut" Hardiyanti Rukmana, received US$31 million in bribes from...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Underground artists deplore globalization
Underground artists deplore globalizationA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A usually neglected lot on Jl. Sumenep, Central Jakarta, was suddenly alive and bustling during last weekend's Street Art Festival, a gathering of underground artists under a single theme: Unity in Diversity Against...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Planned fuel price hike to bring down stocks, rupiah
Planned fuel price hike to bring down stocks, rupiahUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaStocks and the rupiah are expected to drop further on the government's plan to raise domestic fuel prices early next year, analysts said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
S'pore, KL enjoy thaw in relations
S'pore, KL enjoy thaw in relationsBernice Han, Agence France-Presse/SingaporeA new found warmth between Singapore and Malaysia has opened the door for the two neighbors to forge closer business partnerships after almost four decades of rocky ties, analysts said.