Archive: 15 December 2004
90 articles found
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Weak rupiah, fuel hike weaken stock market
Weak rupiah, fuel hike weaken stock market Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower for the fifth consecutive session on Tuesday, hurt by the weaker rupiah and the government's plan to sharply raise fuel prices early next year, dealers said. They also attributed selling to news that the central bank suspended operations at Bank Global Internasional due to its unhealthy balance sheet and after the central bank said it issued fictitious loans and securities.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a sorrowful and troubled look in her eyes, Megawati Soekarnoputri pleaded for the lives of two Indonesian maids held hostage by militants in Iraq. Wearing a white head-scarf, the image of the Indonesian president was aired over and over again by the Qatar-based Al- Jazeera television, and apparently contributed to the release of the two women, who arrived home safely just days afterwards.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Golkar (45) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)
1. Golkar (45) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10) to come with story 2. Global (40) - 36 pts 2cols 3lines (3x14) Police detain Bank Global executives 3. Palu (30) - 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x14) Church leaders want probe of attacks 4. Subway (35) -36 pts 5cols 1line (1x35) Central govt, city to cooperate on subway --- 5. Photos, Map and Timeline
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo may revive information ministry
Susilo may revive information ministry Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has finalized a draft presidential regulation to transfer control of the directorate general of post and telecommunications from the Ministry of Transportation to the Office of the State Minister of Information and Communication.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Billions in public money idle in bank
Billions in public money idle in bank Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Billions of rupiah in change from traffic fines remain idle at a state bank, as most people have been reluctant to go to court over traffic tickets and preferred to pay out-of-court settlements. "I went to a trial once and it made me tired because of the long queue. So the next time ...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/XX/MEGA
JP/XX/MEGA Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the last 10 months of her presidency, Megawati Soekarnoputri tried to do the impossible: make up for the disappointment of her first 28 months in office. Megawati went to great lengths to win reelection and retain her presidency with shows of affections toward the wong cilik, or little people, and by pushing for a series of popular policies.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
In search of that authentic Manado taste
In search of that authentic Manado taste Claudine Frederick, Contributor, Jakarta Cuisine from Manado has become a household word among Jakartans, especially over the last three years, finally earning a place alongside Padang food that is so popular throughout Indonesia. For decades food from this region has dominated the taste buds of the average Indonesian. That is now no longer the case. A new, more adventurous generation craving new experiences has moved onto the scene.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Making sense of the
Making sense of the Buyat Bay pollution controversy Siegfried Lesiasel Jakarta 2. Nur -- Buyat: Environmental mismanagement or human rights violation? 1 x 30 MNCs poor environmental track record Nur Hidayati Jakarta 3. Dyer -- Turkey in the EU? 2 x 21 Turkey's hard road ahead into the EU Gwynne Dyer London
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY pleads for more time for graft busting
SBY pleads for more time for graft busting Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono asked for time on Tuesday to wipe out corruption and bring about change in the country. Addressing participants of the Industrial Estate Management Congress here on Tuesday, Susilo said his administration received a direct mandate from the people through a democratic election.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Migrant workers arrive home
Migrant workers arrive home Dozens of illegal Indonesian migrant workers arrived at the Halim Perdanakusumah air base in East Jakarta from Malaysia on Tuesday. No one was there to greet the 104 migrants as they emerged from the Air Force Hercules carrier, possibly because the air base is a restricted area. An official from the immigration office briefed the workers and asked them to fill out immigration forms. "None of the information you provide will have legal consequences.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Funding terrorists
Funding terrorists Few people in Thailand seriously believe the Malaysian government supports or helps the bandits behind the violence in the South. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of Malaysians on the Malaysia-Thai frontier. Many Thais suspect covert aid and comfort for violent extremism flows from Malaysian border states to Thailand.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Death penalty to stay: AGO 2. PDIP (40) 1 x 32 PDI-P trims Mega's privileges 3. Seamen (36) 2 x 14 RI sailors still affected by 9/11 4. Lung (34) 2 x 18 Tablet offers hope for cancer sufferers
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council building catches fire
Council building catches fire PADANG, West Sumatra: Three rooms in the West Sumatra council offices were gutted after a fire broke out in the building at dawn on Tuesday. No one was injured in the blaze. The fire raged in the three second-floor rooms for 45 minutes before it was put out by fire fighters. An electrical short circuit was believed to have started the fire, police said.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Violent Palu still lures new settlers
Violent Palu still lures new settlers Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu A string of recent attacks in Palu, Central Sulawesi, has not deterred people from the densely populated island of Java from moving to the province to seek a better life. More than 200 Javanese families -- about 600 people -- arrived this week in Palu to join a government-sponsored migration program that was initiated by the Soeharto regime in the 1970s. Central Sulawesi transmigration office head Taufik R.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Making sense of the Buyat Bay pollution controversy
Making sense of the Buyat Bay pollution controversy Siegfried Lesiasel, Jakarta The Indonesian public is understandably confused over the controversy surrounding Buyat Bay. On one hand we have the Technical Team and the environmental activists claiming that the bay is polluted.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
PTBA to boost coal output next year
PTBA to boost coal output next year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State coal mining firm PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam (PTBA) expects a significant boost in its coal output starting in 2005, pending the successful acquisition of several coal mining firms. PTBA president Ismet Harmaini said that while the firm was eyeing a number of potential companies to be acquired, it was currently finalizing the acquisition of a coal mining firm in Kalimantan.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Do we need law on maids?'
'Do we need law on maids?' Although there is no accurate data on the number of housemaids in Jakarta, it is estimated that almost eight million households in the capital hire one or two of them, who usually hail from villages in West and Central Java. As there are no regulations concerning domestic workers, their basic rights are left unprotected. In conjunction with Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, The Jakarta Post talked to several residents about the issue. Rohmah, 35, is a housemaid.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
President to mark Women's Day
President to mark Women's Day JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Kristiani Herawati will attend the commemoration of National Women's Day at the National Monument here on Sunday. State Minister for Women's Empowerment Meutia Hatta said on Tuesday the President would help spread information about the domestic violence law and about women's rights in the family.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Church leaders want probe of attacks
Church leaders want probe of attacks Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu Enraged by the latest attacks on churches in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Christian leaders demanded here on Tuesday that the government investigate the bloody incidents thoroughly. The church leaders urged the police to focus their investigation on the discovery of nine bullet casings, made by state arms producer PT Pusat Industri Angkatan Darat (PT Pindad).
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council drops plan to provide cars
Council drops plan to provide cars JAKARTA: The City Council has dropped its plan to provide official cars to 71 councillors after there was no response from the Ministry of Home Affairs to its request. Council deputy speaker Ahmad Heryawan said on Tuesday the decision was made in a committee meeting to discuss a draft bylaw on council finances. The plan to provide cars for councillors sparked controversy because it was not mandated by government regulations.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
House may probe Scorpion case
House may probe Scorpion case JAKARTA: Members of the House of Representatives have proposed an inquiry into the controversial procurement of 100 Scorpion light tanks from British arms company Alvis Vehicle Ltd. in 1990s. National Mandate Party (PAN) legislator Djoko Susilo said on Tuesday he would seek support from fellow lawmakers to bring the proposal to a plenary meeting of the House.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prisons sports event starts in Jakarta
Prisons sports event starts in Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 200 prison guards from six countries in the Southeast Asian region are taking part in the three-day track-and-field championship which kicked off here on Tuesday. The 14th ASEAN track-and-field championship includes tug of war with 41 gold, 41 silver and 41 bronze medals up for grabs. Tennis and golf are also included but only as exhibition matches.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
VP office staffer boots journalists
VP office staffer boots journalists JAKARTA: Journalists covering presidential affairs protested on Tuesday after being expelled from the press room at the office of Vice President Jusuf Kalla. Staff members in the Vice President's office moved the journalists to a room near the parking lot, preventing them from covering Kalla's daily activities. "I don't know anything about this.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Moral hazard
Moral hazard Bank Global's operations have been frozen. For many people, this news came without warning. Although Bank Indonesia has had the bank under supervision since late October because of its deteriorating financial condition, it was not until late November that information about Bank Global's problems began to leak out. It started with news reports that some of the bank's mutual fund customers were unable to withdraw their money.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar Tandjung 'too too strong to unseat'
Akbar Tandjung 'too too strong to unseat' M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Akbar Tandjung is the man to beat in the race for the Golkar Party leadership, and challenging the incumbent will be difficult if not impossible, analysts say.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Javanese 'milita' village marks pro-Indonesia front line in Aceh
Javanese 'milita' village marks pro-Indonesia front line in Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Central Aceh Musirah, 50, remembered the day her village fought against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), when hundreds of armed insurgents besieged the village on June 6, 2001. The guerrillas had previously attacked and burned down other villages in the districts of Batu, Timang Gajah, Bandar and Syiah Utama.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
MNCs poor environmental track record
MNCs poor environmental track record Nur Hidayati, Jakarta Many people do not believe that a multinational corporation with a global reputation would victimize an already marginalized community and damage the environment for profit. In reality, however, that often happens. But actually, many of these big companies, spread all over the globe, have a notoriously poor track record.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kalla, a wild card in Golkar election
Kalla, a wild card in Golkar election Wahyoe Boediwardhana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta On the eve of the Golkar Party congress, Vice President Jusuf Kalla sprang a surprise by entering the race for the party chairmanship -- with the knowledge of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Beware of liberalization, privatization: Stiglitz
Beware of liberalization, privatization: Stiglitz Urip Hudiono and Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A story has it that U.S. avocado farmers, feeling threatened by their Mexican competitors, complained that imported avocados from Mexico were dangerous because they were contaminated with fruit flies. Food sanitation inspectors from both the United States and Mexico, however, found no such flies. The U.S.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Syamsir Siregar, seasoned intelligence officer
Syamsir Siregar, seasoned intelligence officer Imanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's decision to appoint Maj. Gen. (ret) Syamsir Siregar as the new State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief, replacing Gen. (ret) AM Hendropriyono, has surprised many. Syamsir was a key figure on Susilo's campaign team for Sumatra, but this was not the cause of the surprise; it was Susilo's choosing him over BIN deputy chief M. As'ad or Lt. Gen. (ret) Sudi Silalahi.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ISEI: 1 X 42
1. ISEI: 1 X 42 Beware of liberalization, privatization: Stiglitz 2. ENERGY: 2 X 28 $30b investment needed to raise power capacity: PLN 3. CHILE: 1 X 32 Pinochet indicted for murder, kidnapping 4. TIMORESE: 2 X 24 Susilo meets Xanana, concludes border issue 5. PNG: 1 X 36 PNG may split, destabilize region: Report
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Syamsir Siregar, Susilo's choice for BIN chief Page 2
* Syamsir Siregar, Susilo's choice for BIN chief Page 2 * Death penalty to stay for now: AGO Page 4 * 'Militia' village marks pro-RI front line in Aceh Page 5 * Making sense of Buyat Bay controversy Page 7 * 2,500 targeted for eviction, re-housing Page 8 * Coulthard edges closer to racing for Red Bull Page 9 * Chen quits as party chief after election loss Page 11 * PTBA to boost coal output next year Page 13 * Thailand sets sex-change standards Page 17
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
PLN seeks $30b to boost capacity
PLN seeks $30b to boost capacity JAKARTA: Indonesia's state electricity company is seeking to raise US$30 billion in the next 10 years to raise its generating capacity by another 20,000 megawatts, its president said on Tuesday. Eddie Widiono said Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) was struggling to meet a sharp growth in power demand as the sector was suffering from a lack of foreign investment to make up for cash shortfalls.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rogue on Pakuan Express
Rogue on Pakuan Express From Kompas As a commuter traveling by the Bogor-Jakarta Pakuan Express train, I consider this railway service fairly secure, except for the presence of beggars, who often make passengers feel uncomfortable as they push and shove for money. On Oct. 8, by the same train, I left Juanda station at 6:26 p.m and was approached by a boy, who asked for money. His "disadvantaged" appearance prompted me to give him some.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bojong plant and compensation
Bojong plant and compensation From Koran Tempo State Minister for the Environment Rachmat Witoelar has said opposition to the integrated waste processing plant in Bojong, Cileungsi, Bogor, is due to a lack of communication with local people regarding the facility. He suggested that the Jakarta regional administration, the plant management company, the Bogor council and the local community meet to discuss the issue.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI gets $225m in ADB loans for audit sector reform
RI gets $225m in ADB loans for audit sector reform The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two loans totaling US$225 to help improve efficiency, accountability and transparency in the management of the state finances.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink it
Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink it M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A year of living dangerously for the press here was signaled early last year when well-connected businessman Tomy Winata filed a criminal complaint with the police against Tempo magazine over an article published in February 2003. This was the first of a number of attacks on press freedom during the course of the year.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Democracy takes root in world's largest Muslim country
Democracy takes root in world's largest Muslim country M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a period of less than eight months, Indonesia held this year an unprecedented three direct elections -- proving the skeptics wrong in their peaceful process and conclusion -- and heralding a new era in its political evolution.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
A Westerner in Indonesia
A Westerner in Indonesia I just returned from my second trip to Indonesia in my capacity as neurosurgeon and teacher -- to Bandung, to be specific. I had also been in the country for a month a year ago, helping local neurosurgeons and teaching young neurosurgery trainees who will be in a position to help their fellow countrymen in the future. My first month-long trip started during Idul Fitri 2003, following two terrorist bombings; this year's visit followed the third.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
City enterprises face closure
City enterprises face closure Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The poor performance of city-owned enterprises in recent years has prompted the City Council to evaluate their performance. Chairman of City Council Commission C for financial affairs, Daniel Adbullah Sani, said on Tuesday the evaluation would start in January after councillors finished the deliberation of the 2005 city budget. "Forty state enterprises have contributed less than 1 percent so far to the city revenue.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;DJA;CD; ANPAa..r.. Mega-yearender Being herself cost Megawati her presidency JP/XX/MEGA2 Being herself cost Megawati her presidency Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With a sorrowful and troubled look in her eyes, Megawati Soekarnoputri pleaded for the lives of two Indonesian maids held hostage by militants in Iraq.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With a sorrowful and troubled look in her eyes, Megawati Soekarnoputri pleaded for the lives of two Indonesian maids held hostage by militants in Iraq. Wearing a white head-scarf, the image of the Indonesian president was aired over and over again by the Qatar-based Al- Jazeera television, and apparently contributed to the release of the two women, who arrived home safely just days afterwards.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a sorrowful and troubled look in her eyes, Megawati Soekarnoputri pleaded for the lives of two Indonesian maids held hostage by militants in Iraq. Wearing a white head-scarf, the image of the Indonesian president was aired over and over again by the Qatar-based Al- Jazeera television, and apparently contributed to the release of the two women, who arrived home safely just days afterwards.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bara win but six others crash out
Bara win but six others crash out Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands Bara Gomies registered a convincing win for a place in the semifinals in the President's Cup, but overall it was a grim day for the hosts, who saw their remaining six boxers shut out of the competition here on Tuesday. Bara dominated Tomori Kikuchi of Japan to scrape to a 29-8 win in the 75-kilogram fight at the Tumenggung Jamal Sports Hall. But Indonesia's six other boxers fought to no avail.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/xx/y-tni
JP/xx/y-tni Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the initial years of the "reform" euphoria, the streets were abuzz with spirited talk about removing the military from politics. Approaching the elections this year, much of this hype evaporated -- some suggested this was because most voters had begun to yearn for security and stability, following six years of stagnant reformasi and the lingering socioeconomic crisis.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/yearend
JP/4/yearend Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The joy of having a second child proved to be short-lived for Hasan Kesuma, 33, a self-employed resident of Bogor, West Java. Just days after giving birth to their second child, his wife Agian Isna Naili, 33, slipped into a persistent vegetative state in July and has been on life support equipment for the past five months at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP//HOUSE
JP//HOUSE When will the 'play group' move up a grade? Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman Wahid had such a difficult time finding a polite word to describe the House of Representatives that, back in 2001, he called it a "kindergarten". Gus Dur, as the former president is known, was referring to the enthusiastic legislators who, in the name of freedom of speech, took every opportunity to interrupt plenary meetings.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Europe states help preserve peat lands
Europe states help preserve peat lands JAMBI, Jambi: The Netherlands and Germany will disburse soft loan worth millions of Euro to Indonesia next year, as part of European efforts to preserve peat lands in the country, a non- governmental organization (NGO) activist said on Tuesday. The loan will be used for financing reforestation programs in some 2.2 millions hectares of peat land that have been burned out since 1997.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS Europe states help preserve peat lands JAMBI, Jambi: The Netherlands and Germany will disburse soft loan worth millions of Euro to Indonesia next year, as part of European efforts to preserve peat lands in the country, a non- governmental organization (NGO) activist said on Tuesday. The loan will be used for financing reforestation programs in some 2.2 millions hectares of peat land that have been burned out since 1997.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt decides to stop World Bank water loan
Govt decides to stop World Bank water loan Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian government has rejected the last disbursement of financial assistance under the Water Resources Sector Adjustment Loan (Watsal), saying the conditions demanded by the World Bank for the aid are unfeasible.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kuningan landslide kills one
Kuningan landslide kills one KUNINGAN, West Java: A landslide has hit the Cimenga subdistrict, Kuningan regency on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and four houses severely damaged. Fearing more landslides, hundreds of families in the landslide prone subdistrict had been evacuated to safer places. The landslide happened after incessant rain pounded the area over the past three days, said Sudarta, 46, a local community leader. -- JP
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two loans totaling US$225 for Indonesia to improve efficiency, accountability and transparency in the country's financial management. The Bank said in a statement on Tuesday that the project comprises a $200 million program loan and a $25 million investment loan for a mixture of policy and capacity-building initiatives to build an audit sector that operates to internationally accepted standards.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang nets 18,000 migrants
Tangerang nets 18,000 migrants TANGERANG: The Tangerang city administration has nabbed about 18,000 migrants without legal paperwork in Jakarta in a series of raids during the past three days, an official said. "The (migrants) were unable to show their ID cards and 300 of them were fined on the spot in Karawaci," city statistics and population agency head Achmad Kosasih said on Tuesday. Each of the migrants were fined Rp 25,000 (US$2.78), Achmad said.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Treason suspect on hunger strike
Treason suspect on hunger strike JAYAPURA, Papua: Treason suspect Felip Karma has been on a hunger strike at the Jayapura Police Station since Dec. 3. Felip is accused of leading a rally on Dec. 1 to commemorate the declaration of Papuan independence. The suspect also has refused to answer questions from police investigators. He communicates with his lawyers through signs or by writing his responses.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia hopes for three titles at home
Indonesia hopes for three titles at home Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The season-closing US$170,000 Djarum Indonesia Open Badminton Championship begins here on Wednesday with host nation Indonesia hoping to win three titles. Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) chairman Sutiyoso said on Tuesday he expected fourth seed Taufik Hidayat, men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya/Sigit Budiarto and mixed doubles pair Nova Widhiyanto/Lilyana Natsir to come away with titles.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
* April: Bank Indonesia detects irregularities at Bank Global (BG)<br>
* April: Bank Indonesia detects irregularities at Bank Global (BG) September: BG announces Q3 financial reports, claiming a CAR of 44.84% * Oct. 27: BI places BG under special surveillance for six months over indications that its CAR had fallen to below 8% * Dec. 3: The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) questions BG management over the bank's performance * Dec.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
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2 x 20 Violent Palu still lures new settlers JP/5/MILISI 2 x 25 Javanese 'militia' village marks pro-RI front line in Aceh
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Buyat Case: Has the pendulum really swung to the environment?
Buyat Case: Has the pendulum really swung to the environment? Andri G. Wibisana, Maastricht, Netherlands Todung Mulya Lubis has written in this newspaper an interesting article on the Buyat Bay pollution case. However, there are some issues alluded to by the author that have prompted me to write a response. Compared to other cases, so he argues, recent development of the Buyat Case shows that environmental protection is given more weight relative to the needs for economic growth.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anti-corruption record poor as ever
Anti-corruption record poor as ever M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In 2004, almost six years after the dawn of the reform movement, Indonesia's record on corruption remained shabby as ever. In circumstances that would have raised eyebrows almost anywhere else, a main suspect in a multimillion dollar fraud case at state Bank BNI, Adrian Herling Wawowuruntu, somehow walked out of the police station where he was being held.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Central govt, city to cooperate on subway
Central govt, city to cooperate on subway Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta First there was the busway, then the monorail system, and now the city is once again dusting off the Mass Rapid Transport system, or MRT. The Jakarta administration and central government are teaming up to start the ambitious US$767.66 million project in an effort to ease chronic traffic woes in the capital.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police detains Bank Global executives
Police detains Bank Global executives The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have detained eight executives of troubled Bank Global Internasional and have slapped travel bans to three others for alleged banking crimes. The move on Tuesday could be seen as a sign that authorities are now more serious about cracking down on bad bankers. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ANALYS: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS
1. ANALYS: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Syamsir Siregar, seasoned intelligence officer 2. GOLKAR: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS Akbar Tandjung 'too strong to unseat' 3. TICKET: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Billions in public money idle in bank 4. TELKOM: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Susilo may revive information ministry 5. CORRUPT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS SBY pleads for more time for graft busting
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, December 15, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, December 15, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI sailors still affected by 9/11
RI sailors still affected by 9/11 Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years on, the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States are still affecting thousands of Indonesian seafarers who have been denied access to the U.S. and European countries.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo meets Xanana, conclude border issue
Susilo meets Xanana, conclude border issue Wahyoe Boedhiwardana and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Medan President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with Timor Leste President Xanana Gusmao at the Tampak Siring Palace in Denpasar, Bali, on Tuesday to discuss common issues, including the border between the two countries.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
How to understand the Buyat Bay controversy
How to understand the Buyat Bay controversy JP/7/NEW Understanding the Buyat Bay controversy Siegfried Lesiasel Jakarta The Indonesian public is understandably confused over the controversy surrounding Buyat Bay. On one hand we have the Technical Team and environmental activists claiming that the bay is polluted.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council building catches fire
Council building catches fire PADANG, West Sumatra: Three rooms in the West Sumatra council offices were gutted after a fire broke out in the building at dawn on Tuesday. No one was injured in the blaze. The fire raged in the three second-floor rooms for 45 minutes before it was put out by fire fighters. An electrical short circuit was believed to have started the fire, police said.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI's Immigration Laws: Why does nobody care?
RI's Immigration Laws: Why does nobody care? Nuning Hallett, Jakarta It was interesting to read the news report about President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's meeting his fellow countrymen during last month's visit to Chile for the APEC summit. The article said that Santi Alvarez, an Indonesian woman married to a Chilean man, left her home country because the couple could not continue to pay immigration fees for her foreign husband.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs seek funds to help small entrepreneurs
NGOs seek funds to help small entrepreneurs Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to accelerate microcredit growth, the Indonesian Movement for Microfinance Development (Gema PKM Indonesia) plans to establish an independent institution to mobilize funds to be channeled to cash-starved small businesses.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Waste disposal and welfare
Waste disposal and welfare From Koran Tempo The 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. The case of the Bantar Gebang garbage dump in Bekasi has not yet been resolved and now the Bojong plant is going to be opened without any communication with the local community.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.14
Rupiah Rates Dec.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,420.32 6,656.43 7,075.50 7,001.02 Brunei dollar 1 5,935.60 5,324.83 5,659.78 5,600.49 Canadian dollar 1 7,952.79 7,137.04 7,583.23 7,506.51 Swiss franc 1 8,458.87 7,587.82 8,065.80 7,980.62 Danish krone 1 1,747.73 1,568.00 1,666.52 1,649.17 Euro 1 12,984.33 11,654.45 12,380.96 12,257.77 Poundsterling 1 18,767.19 16,841.03 17,895.10 17,712.85 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,256.51 1,127.76 1,198.12 1,186.14...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
PLN seeks $30b in investment over 10 years
PLN seeks $30b in investment over 10 years Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned electricity firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) said on Tuesday it would need about US$30 billion in investment over the next 10 years to increase its power generating capacity by 20,000 megawatts (MW). PLN president director Eddie Widiono said on the sidelines of an international energy conference the company needed to increase its capacity to meet rising domestic power consumption.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhere
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhere Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the Sept. 9 bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, John Douglas, 40, who worked for a U.S.- based multinational consultancy here, decided to return to Canada despite unfinished business. "I was scheduled to stay here for at least three months but I decided to leave, although I had been here for three weeks only. The bomb attack terrifies me.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's rich natural resources won't last forever
Indonesia's rich natural resources won't last forever Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high ranking official with the (then) Trade and Industry Ministry was clearly puzzled when a journalist asked for his comment about a number of companies accused of polluting a river in West Java. Seconds later, he laughed and asked the journalist to solicit comments from the State Minister for the Environment instead.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Death penalty to stay: Attorney General
Death penalty to stay: Attorney General Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attorney General Abdul Rachman Saleh says Indonesia will continue to impose the death penalty for certain crimes, as the country lacks competent law enforcement institutions. "I think the death penalty remains relevant," he said on the sidelines of a seminar on the death penalty sponsored by the European Union here on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
2,500 families targeted for eviction, rehousing
2,500 families targeted for eviction, rehousing Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 2,500 families will lose their homes next year when the city administration launches a massive eviction operation to remove squatters who are living along riverbanks, under overpasses and on idle plots of land. The administration, however, promised that the people would relocated to nearby low-cost apartments provided by the city.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateau
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateau Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Xining, Qinghai, China This is the fourth article in a series based on a visit by six Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post, to China courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateau
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateau Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Xining, Qinghai, China This is the fourth article in a series based on a visit by six Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post, to China courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Syafi'i promotes benign face of Islam
Syafi'i promotes benign face of Islam M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being a moderate Muslim after the 9/11 terrorist attack is no longer easy, especially when prejudices and mistrust run high. The attack on the World Trade Center's twin towers was blamed on terrorists who happened to subscribe to Islam. However, the damage was done, the conduct of a small number of fire-brand followers of twisted Islamic teachings, tarnished the whole image of Islam.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Send House members back to school
Send House members back to school From Warta Kota It has been reported in the mass media that many members of the House of Representatives have demonstrated improper behavior. On one occasion, for example, 24 House members from the Golkar Party gave their personal guarantee so that Nurdin Halid, a suspect in a corruption case now in detention, could return home to celebrate Idul Fitri with his family.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police ready holiday security
Police ready holiday security Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police will beef up security at churches and mosques as well as public places ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays to protect the public. "The deployment will start a week before Christmas," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P trims Mega's privileges
PDI-P trims Mega's privileges Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is considering modifying the prerogatives granted to party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, in an attempt to become more modern. PDI-P deputy secretary-general Pramono Anung Wibowo said here on Tuesday that special powers could only be exercised after consultation with other party leaders.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.14, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.14, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,475 175 24,500 Adhi Karya 525 0 835,000 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 100 0 181,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 155 0 10,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,100 0 704,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Managing waste properly
Managing waste properly From Koran Tempo I 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. This way, organic waste can be turned into compost, while craftsmen and artists may benefit from recycled materials to create various objects with artistic value.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tablet offers hope for cancer sufferers
Tablet offers hope for cancer sufferers Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new tablet as an alternative treatment to chemotherapy for lung cancer may bring new hope for patients, however, as its price is formidable it is still beyond the reach of most people. Oncologist Ahmad Hudoyo told journalists here on Tuesday that the tablet might be the future of cancer medication.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]RI's Immigration Laws:
RI's Immigration Laws: Why does nobody care? Nuning Hallett Jakarta 2. Andri2 -- Buyat Case: Has the Pendulum Swung toward environmental protection? 2 X 30 Buyat Case: Has the pendulum really swung to the environment? Andri G. Wibisana Maastricht, Netherlands
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
PNM to manage microcredit scheme
PNM to manage microcredit scheme Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to appoint state-owned investment firm PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) to exclusively manage and channel proceeds collected from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) starting next year.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/yearend
JP/4/yearend The Jakarta Post Jakarta The joy of having a second child proved to be short-lived for Hasan Kesuma, 33, a self-employed resident of Bogor, West Java. Just days after giving birth to their second child, his wife Agian Isna Naili, 33, slipped into a persistent vegetative state in July and has been on life support equipment for the past five months at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bloomberg launches RI swap platform
Bloomberg launches RI swap platform JAKARTA: Financial news agency Bloomberg has launched the first overnight index swaps market in Indonesia. It said in a statement on Tuesday that 15 banks were participating in the Bloomberg Indonesian Overnight Index Swaps fixing, with each contributing daily rates. "Bloomberg is extremely proud to have helped Indonesia to develop this brand new market.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munir's death and TNI
Munir's death and TNI From Media Indonesia The death of human rights activist Munir has evolved into a polemic following an autopsy that showed his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Many legislators and nongovernmental organizations believe he was killed because of his critical approach to rights violations.