Archive: 16 December 2004
87 articles found
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dozens of concertgoers at the Indoor Stadium of the Bung Karno
Dozens of concertgoers at the Indoor Stadium of the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, turned violent at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday , damaging parked cars after being unable to obtain entry to the stadium to watch, among other acts, the performances of well-known singer Iwan Fals and rock band Slank staged by TransTV in celebrating its third anniversary.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.15
Rupiah Rates Dec.15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,437.74 6,678.21 7,095.67 7,020.04 Brunei dollar 1 5,965.72 5,356.82 5,691.36 5,631.02 Canadian dollar 1 7,957.67 7,145.16 7,591.69 7,510.90 Swiss franc 1 8,517.08 7,649.09 8,125.38 8,040.62 Danish krone 1 1,758.74 1,579.91 1,677.86 1,660.78 Euro 1 13,076.86 11,745.72 12,475.46 12,346.94 Poundsterling 1 18,939.58 17,011.47 18,068.55 17,882.23 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,266.70 1,138.04 1,208.45 1,196.30...
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI November consumer confidence rises to 2-year high
RI November consumer confidence rises to 2-year high Soraya Permatasari, Bloomberg Indonesia's consumer confidence rose in November to its highest in at least two years on optimism the new government will boost economic growth and create jobs, a survey said. Half of the 2,900 respondents interviewed by the Indonesian central bank last month expect to earn more in the next six months, while three percent believe they will earn less.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Milking shed symbolizes international cooperation
Milking shed symbolizes international cooperation Fabio Scarpello, Contributor, Bali In the tiny east Balinese village of Delod-Yeh, a milking shed equipped with state-of-the-art European machinery to milk 12 cows is tangible proof of how international cooperation can work at a local level and change ordinary people's lives. "Prior to the project, all the young people were leaving and the village was dying. The milking shed has not only provided jobs but it has also set an example.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta may claim traffic a trademark
Jakarta may claim traffic a trademark Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Pieter, who works in Central Jakarta, traveling the 2.5 kilometers from the Semanggi cloverleaf to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle every day is 30 to 45 minutes of pure torture. "But at nights, after 10 p.m., it only takes about five minutes to travel the same distance," he said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two Sumatra regents named graft suspects
Two Sumatra regents named graft suspects The Jakarta Post, Medan/Padang/Surabaya Two regents in North Sumatra province have been named suspects in two separate graft cases. Chairullah, currently acting Serdang Bedagai regent and a former secretary to the Deli Serdang regency administration, was named a suspect on Wednesday in the alleged embezzlement of Rp 2.3 billion from the 2003 Deli Serdang regency budget. Serdang Bedagai regency was recently partitioned off from Deli Serdang regency.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fuel subsidies and Pertamina
Fuel subsidies and Pertamina Sometime during or shortly after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's first 100 days in office, the public will likely pay 40 percent more for fuel (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 1). This news will likely cause a variety of differing reactions. One point is crystal clear, that if such price hikes become a reality, most ordinary people will feel heavier burdens on their shoulders.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar Party congress to see 'sharks' fight for control
Golkar Party congress to see 'sharks' fight for control Kornelius Purba and M. Taufiqurrahman, Nusa Dua/Bali This week's Golkar Party congress will feature rich, deceptive and powerful people bidding to win the chairmanship of the party, which controls the most seats in the House of Representatives. One participant, a legislator representing a region in eastern Indonesia, described the congress, which officially opens on Thursday, as a gathering of hungry "sharks".
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dow Jones, Jakarta
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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asia to fuel new PC market boom
Asia to fuel new PC market boom WASHINGTON: The number of personal computers worldwide will increase to 1.3 billion by 2010, up from 575 million today, Forester Research, an independent technology research company, said on Tuesday. It said in a report that most of the growth will come from China, India, Indonesia and Mexico. China will see 178 million new PC users, with advantages going to local makers who can tailor products that are affordable, simple and serviceable.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three states warn RI of terror attack
Three states warn RI of terror attack Agencies, Jakarta/Sydney/London At least three countries -- Australia, Britain and New Zealand -- warned on Wednesday that they had received credible intelligence suggesting an imminent terrorist strike on an Indonesian target, possibly a large hotel. Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani, however, toned down the fears, saying police had already stepped up security in Jakarta and other towns and cities across the country over Christmas and New Year.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Family hospitalized for food poisoning
Family hospitalized for food poisoning PEKANBARU, Riau: Two of four members of a family in Pekanbaru were still being treated at a community health center on Wednesday because of what was alleged to be food poisoning. The incident happened on Tuesday after Jon Asri, his wife Kasmiatun and his two children ate some white bread at the family's house on Jl. Ngadisari, Pekanbaru. After eating the bread, they felt dizzy and vomited. They were then rushed to a local community health center.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council calls for open tenders in Monas park project
Council calls for open tenders in Monas park project Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council urged the administration to immediately disclose the outdoor advertising spots to be bartered with the water fountain project at the National Monument (Monas) park and hold an open bidding for the spots. "The spots must be determined before the project starts.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cellular firms boost promotion as competition toughens
Cellular firms boost promotion as competition toughens Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications companies are readying for fiercer competition in 2005 to attract new customers amid a rapidly growing cellular sector. Industry players intend to tackle the booming market by improving service quality, offering promotional packages and introducing innovative services.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Garbage bins installed in Kuta
Garbage bins installed in Kuta South Kuta Beach Business Association, in cooperation with Telkom and Kabelvision, has launched a Kuta cleanup scheme by placing 30 double-container garbage bins in the area between Ngurah Rai International Airport and Kuta Square, Kuta. The brightly colored, orange and blue bins are clearly visible and, it is hoped, will help to keep the tourist area free from litter.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ANALYS: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS
1. ANALYS: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Congress to see 'sharks' fight for control 2. CAR: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Jakarta may claim traffic a trademark 3. BUYAT: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Final govt report maintains Newmont to blame for Buyat 4. ISLAM: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS RI stuck at home with domestic crises: UIN 5. POLICE: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS General faces axing over BNI investigation
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Young cartoonists skilled in biting satire
Young cartoonists skilled in biting satire I Wayan Juniartha, Ubud, Bali I Wayan Gunasta pointed to the drawing, and spoke out in amazement. "It was made by a young girl, an elementary school student. It's amazing that a mind so young could produce such a cartoon that is both fresh and provocative," he said. This was not insignificant praise, especially coming from Gunasta, one of the island's leading cartoonists.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kalla expects to take Golkar hands down
Kalla expects to take Golkar hands down M. Taufiqurrahman and Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Forget the Golkar Party's platform for the next five years and the democratic process to elect its leaders; the party's congress was practically over on Wednesday, one day before the event was scheduled officially to begin. That is if you believe Vice President Jusuf Kalla, who claimed he had secured majority support for his bid to become Golkar's new leader.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia signs regional anticorruption agreement
Indonesia signs regional anticorruption agreement Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia signed on Wednesday an agreement with Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore that might help it arrest high-profile corruptors who flee to the neighboring countries.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dongguan mosque caters to Muslims in Xining
Dongguan mosque caters to Muslims in Xining Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Xining, China This is the fifth article in a series based on a visit to China, courtesy of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In Xining, tue ("yes" in Chinese) becomes nam, and an Arabic equivalent is used for mei you ("no", pronounced may yo-oo), that is, la.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Group wants TV censorship
Group wants TV censorship JAKARTA: The Forum of Muslims urged the government on Wednesday to take concrete action against television stations airing programs that contain obscenity, mysticism, or violence. Azrul Tanjung, the forum's deputy secretary-general, said that the government and the House of Representatives had so far made an appeal only to the stations. Members of the forum would seek a meeting with House leaders next week to put pressure on legislators.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to enhance haj services
Govt to enhance haj services JAKARTA: Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni promised on Wednesday better services for people who will perform their haj pilgrimage next month. "There will be several changes in our services and management," the minister said after a coordination meeting to prepare for the haj season. Among the changes will be the reduction of the number of officials guiding the pilgrims from 418 personnel last year to 306.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ubud Hanging Gardens planned
Ubud Hanging Gardens planned Ubud Hanging Gardens will be the newest property of Pansea Orient-Express Hotels. The resort, located at Desa Buahan, Payangan in Gianyar, is currently under construction. Completion is planned for July 2005. The property will feature 30 deluxe pool villas, six individual pool villa suites and two two-bedroom family pool villas. Each villa will be equipped with satelite TV, IDD telephone, a private balcony and many other facilities.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Top seeds advance to second round at Indonesia Open
Top seeds advance to second round at Indonesia Open Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top-seeded shuttlers faced no serious problems in easing through on Wednesday to the second round of the US$170,000 Djarum Indonesia Open at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Stadium here. World number one and tournament's top seed Lin Dan of China defeated Yeoh Kay Bin of Malaysia 15-5, 15-6.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever hits Papua
Dengue fever hits Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: Dengue Fever, which recently struck many areas on the island of Java, has now broken out in Papua, with seven people reportedly being treated at hospitals in Jayapura and Fakfak since past month. K. Malissa, the director of Abepura Hospital, said that all six dengue patients treated at the hospital were children. Three had been brought home, while the other three were still being treated at the hospital, she said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Bulan Mati' plays at Oriental Theater
'Bulan Mati' plays at Oriental Theater Balinese dancer I Nyoman Sura will present a contemporary dance performance titled Bulan Mati (Dead Moon) at the Oriental Theater, Jl. Sri Rama, Legian, on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 9 p.m. Bulan Mati is a dance drama inspired by the different phases of the moon, and by Hindu rituals. Sura is now a lecturer and choreographer at the Indonesian Institute of Arts (ISI), Denpasar.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Domestic crises hinder Indonesia's int'l role Page 2
* Domestic crises hinder Indonesia's int'l role Page 2 * RI signs regional anticorruption agreement Page 4 * Two regents in Sumatra named graft suspects Page 5 * Promoting pluralism through education Page 6 * Council calls for open tenders in Monas project Page 8 * Probe of FIVB corruption allegations called off Page 9 * Sanctions mean war, N. Korea tells Japan Page 11 * CMNP to issue Rp 1t bonds Page 13 * Milking shed symbolizes international cooperation Page 18
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dodging the draft
Dodging the draft Born of a long, bloody revolution which taxed immeasurable sacrifice, it is no wonder that the words "war" and "struggle" are etched into the fables of Indonesian nationalism. The sacrifices that our forefathers endured to create this nation should forever be remembered. It is the constitutional and inherent duty of citizens to defend this hard earned sovereignty. There is no question of that.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shares up on bargain hunting
Shares up on bargain hunting Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Wednesday as bargain hunters - primarily foreigners - bought back most blue chips that fell in the previous five sessions, dealers said. They said sentiment on the local bourse got a boost from gains across Asian markets after the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy committee raised its key interest rate by the widely-expected quarter percentage point overnight.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 16, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 16, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Opposite Attract, a collaboration show by Made Wianta and Filippo Sciascia, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252, www.gayafusion.com), Dec. 17 to Jan. 30. * 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. * Painting by Yasco Kanehira at Alam Kulkul Jl. Pantai Kuta Legian until Jan.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/PTBA
JP/13/PTBA 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
City website hacked, again
City website hacked, again JAKARTA: The city website Beritajakarta.com was defaced on Wednesday, the third time this year, according to an official. The hackers changed words in its news articles, such as kuda (horse) for busway, monyet (monkey) for mobil (car), and Pemprov antah brantah (the administration of nowhere) for the Jakarta administration. Website executive Haidil said Wednesday's disturbance was the third after the first in January and the second in June.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to decide on Cemex case today
Govt to decide on Cemex case today The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will decide on Thursday to propose an option to Mexico's cement giant Cemex SA in a bid to seek an out of court settlement over a long-standing investment dispute, according to a minister. "There are 16 options. We will select one tomorrow," Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie told reporters on Wednesday. He declined to give details. The selected option would be used to negotiate with Cemex, he said.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two men overdose in public toilet
Two men overdose in public toilet JAKARTA: Two men allegedly died of drug overdoses in the public toilets of a department store on Tuesday, in separate incidents. At about 1 p.m., the janitor of the Ramayana department store in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, Ade Supriyadi, found a man unconscious in one of the cubicles. He was identified as DH, 26, a resident of Bojong Gede, Bogor. After calling the police, DH was taken to the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Firms told to adobt democratic practices
Firms told to adobt democratic practices Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has called on businesspeople and labor unions to adopt democratic practices and build pro-labor industrial relations to improve their position on the global market. "In doing business, employers and managers need to upgrade workers' social welfare, skills and competence, which would in turn improve labor conditions and workers' productivity.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Regional autonomy makes little headway
Regional autonomy makes little headway Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Regional autonomy, including special autonomy in the conflict- ridden provinces of Aceh and Papua, has made little headway in the years since its introduction, not only due to the government's apparent reluctance to implement the law, but also local leadership problems.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kalla catches heat over Golkar bid
Kalla catches heat over Golkar bid Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla's surprise bid for the Golkar Party chairmanship has been met with concerns that his performance in government would fall, as well as with calls that he quit the race while he is ahead. National Mandate Party (PAN) leader Amien Rais said on Wednesday that holding the top post in the country's largest party interfere with Kalla's concentration on his state duties.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Special children show skills in art
Special children show skills in art Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fifteen-year-old Maulana Yusuf's mother says that, while he may not be talkative, for Maulana a picture is worth a thousand words. Indeed, when judges declared his pencil sketch the best in its category at the Special Competition in Visual Arts, he responded in brief: "I'm very happy".
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPD's role? Empowering itself ...
DPD's role? Empowering itself ... The Jakarta Post Jakarta The dream for better legislative representation appeared to have come true when the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) agreed in 2002 to adopt a bicameral legislative system. The creation of a new state institution, the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), was seen as a remedy for people's disappointment with politicians who were more concerned with their own short-term interests than with people's aspirations.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
West Java workers want more pay
West Java workers want more pay Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of West Java factory workers, grouped under the National Workers Union (SPN), staged a five hour protest on Wednesday outside the West Java governor's office, demanding that the governor raise the minimum wage in the province. The protesters damaged the gate of the governor's office but their attempts to occupy the office were thwarted by a police cordon of hundreds of police personnel.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government aims to limit new loans from CGI
Government aims to limit new loans from CGI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government still needs loans from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to help plug next year's state budget deficit, but has vowed to keep them in line with the country's commitment to reduce dependency on foreign debts, a senior minister said.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents share grief, delight with Newmont
Residents share grief, delight with Newmont Jongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado "I don't want to speak if it's just to find fault with PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (PT MNR). The company has been providing a job for my husband, but he has stopped working for the past two days due to the closure of the company. "After the closure, my husband will be forced to return to farming and fishing to make ends meet.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Maids are not robots, pay respect'
'Maids are not robots, pay respect' As most couples in Jakarta work outside the home, housemaids play a crucial role in their lives. Without specific regulations concerning domestic workers -- regularizing such matters as their basic salary, facilities and rights -- they are prone to abuse. In commemoration of Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, The Jakarta Post talked to several residents about the issue. Mieke Walujo, 22, is a University of Indonesia student in Depok.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bringing tigers back from the brink
Bringing tigers back from the brink P.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Ciawi, Bogor An abundance of different species of wildlife are commonly found within ecosystems, and these can be very important to humans, even though this may not be immediately evident. In our everyday life, we rarely stop to think about our great dependence on our environment, which is chiefly made up of wildlife, and of the critical need to conserve these environments or ecosystems.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
More aftershocks hit Alor, land transportation cut off
More aftershocks hit Alor, land transportation cut off Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang A string of aftershocks measuring over 5 on the Richter scale again rocked Alor regency over the past three days, but no immediate injuries or fatalities were reported. Thousands of local residents were forced to stay outdoors after the earthquake on Nov. 12 in fear of further aftershocks.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court annuls new electricity law
Court annuls new electricity law Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court annulled on Wednesday Electricity Law No. 20/2002, ruling that it was against the nation's Constitution for opening the door to full competition in the electricity business. It was the first law to be annulled by the powerful court since its establishment last year.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Karawaci to issue new shares
Lippo Karawaci to issue new shares JAKARTA: Property firm PT Lippo Karawaci announced on Wednesday that it planned to conduct a rights issue. According to the plan, which was approved during a shareholders meeting, Lippo will issue 881,905,813 new shares worth Rp 500 (5 U.S. cents) each. Shareholders will have the right to buy 43 new shares at Rp 1,050 per share for every 100 shares they owned that had been registered before Dec. 27, the company said. Lippo expects to raise Rp 926 billion ($102.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
China to be world's largest nickel user
China to be world's largest nickel user MONTREAL: China will overtake Japan in the first half of 2005 to become the world's largest consumer of nickel, said Inco Ltd., the world's second-largest producer of the metal that makes stainless steel rustproof. China is using more stainless steel in construction and manufacturing as its economy expands -- growth reached 9.1 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Promoting pluralism
Promoting pluralism through education Alpha Amirrachman Jakarta 2. Iqbal -- The propaganda of silence must be rejected 2 X 30 Rejecting the propaganda of silence so that truth can prevail Iqbal Widastomo London
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Diva Reza goes missing in real-life soap opera
Diva Reza goes missing in real-life soap opera Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent series of events in singer Reza Artamevia's life resemble a soap opera. She rose to fame when she released her Keajaiban (Miracle) album in 1997. Two years later, she married celebrity-cum-legislator Adjie Massaid. Their marriage was blessed with two daughters. The next episode saw Reza's marriage fall apart, she filed for a divorce.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/COUNCIL
JP/5/COUNCIL Councillors face uphill battle against graft charges A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The 10 people who came to the Attorney General's Office here as representatives of councillors nationwide were kept waiting in a meeting room for more than 30 minutes. When senior prosecutor Sudhono Iswahyudi finally entered the room, the councillors duly rose and shook hands with the powerful deputy head of the special crimes division.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Final government report maintains Newmont to blame on Buyat
Final government report maintains Newmont to blame on Buyat Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-sanctioned joint team announced its official report on alleged Buyat Bay pollution here on Wednesday, maintaining its stance that PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) is guilty of contaminating the bay in North Sulawesi.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
General faces axing over BNI probe
General faces axing over BNI probe Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police operations chief Brig. Gen. Samuel Ismoko will face a disciplinary hearing and possible dismissal if found to have violated the police's code of ethics during the BNI investigation.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cheating in Bali
Cheating in Bali Traveling in Bali really gets on my nerves, where ever I shop, they give me candy as change. That is cheating. When I showed my displeasure at receiving candy as change, they showed even greater dislike towards me. So what gives? You guys pray every morning and you don't realize that this is cheating, you think all tourists are rich so they don't care about Rp 100? It's not about money, it's about the principle.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Promoting pluralism through education
Promoting pluralism through education Alpha Amirrachman, Jakarta As a highly diverse Indonesia embraces democracy, it is intriguing to reflect on how the country now deals with pluralism. One may have wondered why prejudice, self- righteousness, discrimination, as well as religious and ethnic conflicts erupted under the newly democratic Indonesia, compared to the relative calm during the New Order regime.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Korean artists to enliven the city
Korean artists to enliven the city JAKARTA: The Embassy of the Republic of Korea will invite renowned singer and artist Jang Na-ra for the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Korea-ASEAN Dialog Relationship on Thursday. Jang will hold a media conference and meet her fans at CJ's Bar at Hotel Mulia on Thursday starting at 2 p.m. She will also join a music program aired live by Indosiar on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI stuck at home with domestic crises: UIN
RI stuck at home with domestic crises: UIN Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although it is emerging as the world's largest Muslim democracy, the country still has a long way to go until it plays a greater role in the Muslim world and other international affairs due to lingering domestic problems, say analysts.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Girls escape trafficking syndicate
Girls escape trafficking syndicate SEMARANG: Police personnel in Semarang are tracking down members of a trafficking syndicate who tried to force three rural girls into prostitution. The three girls were picked up from separate places in Kendal and Wonosobo regencies and offered jobs in Semarang. But, when they arrived in the city, they were told to provide sexual services to customers. Siti Aminah, 16, Satiyah, 14 and Wuryatun, 16, managed to escape and reported the matter to the police. -- JP
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
CMNP to issue Rp 1t bonds
CMNP to issue Rp 1t bonds Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Toll road operator and builder PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) plans to issue Rp 1 trillion (US$108 million) worth of rupiah-dominated bonds in the first semester of next year to support the company's business expansion plans.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI tae kwon do athletes still chasing Vietnam
RI tae kwon do athletes still chasing Vietnam Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Indonesian woman tae won do athlete Amalia Kurniasih bowed on the mat, appearing relieved and jubilant at her hard-earned victory over favorite M. Maria Estela B. of the Philippines. Amalia won the heavyweight final on Sunday at the two-day 7th LG ASEAN Tae Kwon Do Championship in Yogyakarta.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asian students dominate math, science: Study
Asian students dominate math, science: Study Reuters, Washington Singapore students were the top performers in both mathematics and science in a worldwide survey of more than 360,000 fourth- and eighth-graders, Boston College said in a report published on Tuesday. Indonesian students took part only in the eighth-grade category.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dadan and Toar fight their way into finals
Dadan and Toar fight their way into finals Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Seven boxers from the Indonesian squad had semifinal bouts here on Wednesday, but only two advanced to the finals of the President's Cup international boxing championship. The triumphant boxers were Dadan Amanda in the 54-kilogram division and Toar Sompotan in the 69-kilogram division.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government to woo potential infrastructure investors
Government to woo potential infrastructure investors Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to invite at least 500 potential local and foreign investors to the Infrastructure Summit in January, where it will unveil a framework for planned infrastructure projects over the next five years.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Expert wants role for KPU in organizing local elections
Expert wants role for KPU in organizing local elections Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government must give authority to the General Elections Commission (KPU) in local elections to prevent the interference of regional legislatures, an observer says. Under Law No. 32/2004 on regional administrations, local elections are organized by local election commissions (KPUDs), which are accountable to regional legislatures (DPRDs).
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 x 20
2 x 20 Residents share grief, delight with Newmont JP/5/GRAFT 2 x 20 Two regents in Sumatra named graft suspects JP/5/PROTEST 1 x 31 W. Java workers want more pay JP/5/QUAKE 2 x 27 More aftershocks hit Alor, land transportation cut off
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
More critical land found in Aceh
More critical land found in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Critical land within the conservation forest in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam has reached 1.4 million hectares from the total forest area of 3.3 million hectares. The destruction was a result of forest mismanagement, said executive director of Aceh's Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) Muhammad Ibrahim on Wednesday. The critical land will make the forest more prone to landslides and floods, he said.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI blasted for slow response to Bank Global scandal
BI blasted for slow response to Bank Global scandal Rendi A. Witular and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The failure of Bank Indonesia (BI) to take immediate and stern action against troubled Bank Global Internasional, despite sufficient indications of fraud, has raised concerns over the central bank's seriousness in cracking down on bad bankers.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Canadian Embassy supports anti-land mine campaign
Canadian Embassy supports anti-land mine campaign The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Canadian Embassy in Jakarta will hold a fund-raising dinner on Thursday in support of the global campaign to ban land mines.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Golkar (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x12)
1. Golkar (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x12) Kalla expects to take Golkar hands down 2. PLN (35) - 36 pts 3cols 1line (1x24) Court annuls new electricity law 3. Alert (40) - 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x14) 3 states warn RI of terror attack 4. Reza (35) - 36 pts 3cols 2lines (2x22) Diva Reza goes missing in real-life soap --- 5. Photos
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S'pore joins Indonesia in Tiger Cup semifinals 2. TAE (50) -36 PTS 2COLS 3LINES (16X3) RI athletes still chasing Vietnam in tae kwon do 3. JAPAN (40)- 36 PTS 3 COLS 2 LINES ( 24 X2) German returns to scene of 2002 World Cup final 4. REDS (20) -24 PTS 2COLS 2LINES (20X 2) Portsmouth steals a point at Liverpool
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. JAPAN: 4 X 9
1. JAPAN: 4 X 9 Japan, RI plan new investment, trade deal 2. EDUCATION: 3 X 16 Asian students dominate math, science: Study 3. GLOBAL: 2 X 24 BI blasted for slow response to Bank Global scandal 4. INFRASTRUCTURE: 2 X 27 Govt to woo potential infrastructure investors
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia to buy 40 Airbus jets: Source
AirAsia to buy 40 Airbus jets: Source M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia has opted to buy 40 A320 jets from Europe's Airbus and will phase out its current Boeing fleet, an industry official said Wednesday, a decision seen as a major setback for the U.S. aerospace giant in the burgeoning Asian low- cost airline market. "Yes, AirAsia has picked Airbus. It will buy 40 jets.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt builds another fertilizer factory
Govt builds another fertilizer factory CIREBON, West Java: A spokesman for the state fertilizer company announced on Wednesday that the Indonesian government, in cooperation with the Japanese government, are in the process of constructing a fertilizer factory worth US$260 million in Karawang regency, West Java. The project has been underway for the past two years and is set to be completed by October next year, said Arifin, the spokesman for state fertilizer company PT Pupuk Kujang.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Churches, mosques get cash, tents
Churches, mosques get cash, tents NABIRE, Papua: The Nabire government on Wednesday handed over 138 tents and Rp 1 billion (US$111,000) in cash to 138 churches and mosques in the Nabire regency, the scene of a recent powerful earthquake. A.P. Youw, the Regent of Nabire, said that the tents were aid from the Japanese government, while the cash was provided by the central government. The cash will be distributed evenly among the 138 places of worship. The Nabire earthquake on Nov. 26, measuring 6.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors ask Rp 12b for in-town trips
Councillors ask Rp 12b for in-town trips Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council has proposed a Rp 12.91 billion (US$1.39 million) allocation for its 75 councillors' intra-city travel needs next year. Council Secretary Salehuddin Effendi told the press on Wednesday that the fund would be drawn from the operational support budget. "The councillors need the fund to visit city agencies and areas throughout the capital over the next year," he said.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore joins Indonesia in Tiger Cup semifinals
S'pore joins Indonesia in Tiger Cup semifinals Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Singapore made sure of its place in the semifinals of the Tiger Cup on Wednesday, easily defeating Cambodia 3-0 to confirm an embarrassing first round exit for host nation Vietnam. Vietnam had gone into the final round of Group A games needing a victory over Laos and hoping that Singapore somehow failed to beat the Cambodians.
Thu, 16 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Kalla catches heat over Golkar bid 2. KPK (40) 2x24 RI signs regional anticorruption agreement 3. Pilkada (35) 2x27 Expert wants role for KPU in local elections 4. Scorpio (28) 1x36 ;JP;ADE;CD; Minister says tank purchase aboveboard 5. Labor Firms told to adopt democratic practices