Archive: 18 December 2004
102 articles found
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rakyat Miskin school rekindles hope for the poor
Rakyat Miskin school rekindles hope for the poor Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The situation at the Sekolah Rakyat Miskin (school for the poor) in Kuningan, South Jakarta, looked very quiet on a fine morning. It was already 8:30 a.m., half an hour before classes, but no one was around. "The children usually arrive here 10 or 15 minutes before class. It's still early," said Nena, a 24-year-old single mother who is one of the school's administrators.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Zohra dedicated to women's struggle
Zohra dedicated to women's struggle Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The injustice and violence against women in Indonesia have aroused the spirit and awareness of Zohra Andi Baso to struggle for better conditions through her non-governmental organization. Through it, she has been engaged in research, political education and advocacy in cases of violence against women.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI shares end higher on year-end window dressing
RI shares end higher on year-end window dressing Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher Friday on window-dressing buying as fund managers sought to improve their equity portfolios before the year-end book-closing, dealers said. Expectations that the economy will perform better under the new government also spurred those with a mid-term investment focus to continue to buy Indonesian shares, dealers said.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parents need to analyze int'l schools
Parents need to analyze int'l schools Rachel Davies, Sydney, Australia Talking to a friend in Jakarta recently I was simultaneously impressed and rather disappointed for Indonesia. This friend is a successful business woman and along with her husband she owns a number of businesses both in Jakarta and other Indonesian cities. They can reasonably be described as belonging to the rich minority of Indonesia.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puteh to sit in the dock soon
Puteh to sit in the dock soon Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The anticorruption court has named a panel of five judges who will hear the corruption case involving Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh. The court, however, has not set a date for Puteh's first hearing.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
In connection with the recent letter to the Kompas daily
In connection with the recent letter to the Kompas daily complaining about illegal fees imposed by immigration officers at the Sukarno-Hatta airport on four Thai citizens on Oct. 18, the airport immigration office is now examining the case to find the truth. Our office will take administrative action against the immigration officers concerned according to the personnel regulations, if authentic evidence of their deed is found.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
When violence is used
When violence is used to overcome big business OR "Just burn it" Kornelius Purba Nusa Dua, Bali Members of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), like Pande Raja Silalahi, and executives of the Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo), were shocked when a member of the House of Representatives' (DPR) Commission VI reacted during their recent hearing with the commission.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.17
Rupiah Rates Dec.17 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,450.70 6,686.79 7,106.64 7,030.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,963.89 5,354.32 5,688.49 5,629.63 Canadian dollar 1 7,959.43 7,146.33 7,591.89 7,513.79 Swiss franc 1 8,476.63 7,608.60 8,085.20 7,999.83 Danish krone 1 1,748.94 1,570.27 1,668.18 1,651.01 Euro 1 13,001.19 11,673.25 12,400.83 12,273.48 Poundsterling 1 18,956.84 17,020.92 18,081.47 17,896.12 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,261.57 1,132.83 1,203.32 1,191.08...
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
President asks artists to cover up
President asks artists to cover up The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like most people, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono sometimes likes to settle down on the couch and relax in front of the TV. However, the parade of bare belly buttons marching across the screen apparently makes the President uneasy, and he wants to do something about it.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers, senior policeman fired for insubordination
Soldiers, senior policeman fired for insubordination Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The Indonesian Military (TNI) has dishonorably discharged eight soldiers for insubordination during their tour of duty in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The eight soldiers discharged on Friday had been sentenced on Aug. 8 to six to 18 months in jail by a Banda Aceh military court for defying orders to join the military operation against the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 18, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 18, 2004 Exhibitions * 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. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Jan. 7.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singer Reza reportedly hiding out in Sukabumi
Singer Reza reportedly hiding out in Sukabumi The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyer of singer Reza Artamevia recalled on Friday an early report of the disappearance of the diva upon arrival at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday, saying that her client was in seclusion in Sukabumi, West Java. Damayanti Singgih and Reza's manager Diyah Damayanti said that the mother of two was suffering from depression.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
House members propose more interpellation motions
House members propose more interpellation motions Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After establishing three teams of inquiry in the House of Representatives, a number of legislators are preparing two motions that could lead to the formation of additional investigative teams. The first motion to be introduced will concern summoning President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to clarify the government's plan to set up an independent team to investigate the death of rights activist Munir.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. GOLKAR: 1 X 42
1. GOLKAR: 1 X 42 Akbar taunts opponents in accountability speech 2. DEFENCE: 1 X 28 RI, Australia discuss ties 3. TRADE: 2 X 24 U.S. wants Indonesian exporters to apply CSR 4. KYOTO: 2 X 27 Laggard countries wake up to tough Kyoto targets
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Wayang Narkoba': Helping people say 'no' to drugs
'Wayang Narkoba': Helping people say 'no' to drugs Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In a royal plenary meeting held at the Palace of the Kingdom of Amarta, Prince Ontoseno conveys to King Puntadewa the threat of drug addiction to the morals of Amarta's youth.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. wants Indonesian exporters to apply corporate social responsibility
U.S. wants Indonesian exporters to apply corporate social responsibility Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the World Trade Organization (WTO) set to abolish the global quota on textile and garments this month, Indonesian manufacturers are worried about how to stay in the game and grab a share of the U.S. market. Meanwhile, growing concerns that the U.S.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso
Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When one looks at the evolution of Jakarta one cannot go past Governor Ali Sadikin who was once dubbed the city's "father of development". For many, Ali's reign over the city was controversial as it was successful.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gridlock
Gridlock How many times a day do we gripe about traffic in the capital? Despite our protestations and grumblings, most Jakartans despair in silence without ever making their grievances heard. "Its a fact of life," we tell ourselves. "There's nothing we can do about it," we convince ourselves. Rather than putting our heads together, we each pursue our own little solutions that in the end only makes overall conditions worse.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Artists brave quake grief to showcase their culture
Artists brave quake grief to showcase their culture Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Artists must be blessed with unique skills in order to deal with bad news and grief. While their neighbors weep at their devastated homes and the loss of loved ones, Nabire artists wake up amid the ruins and set to work.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Natural catastrophe
Natural catastrophe After the earthquakes happened in Alor and Nabire at the end of November, Indonesia still experiences many catastrophes. The Lion Air tragedy, which killed at least 26 people, added to the number of tragic deaths this year. Another one was the recent disaster in East Java with flooding in many regions. Many people lost their wealth, home, and loved ones.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mitsui gets loan to buy plants
Mitsui gets loan to buy plants TOKYO: International Power Plc, a power producer on four continents, and Mitsui & Co. Ltd., got a $800 million loan to acquire Edison International's power plants in Europe, Australia and Indonesia. With the payment, International Power and Mitsui completed a $2 billion acquisition to buy stakes in 10 power plants, Mitsui said in a statement on Friday. The plants in six countries that include Puerto Rico have a total capacity of 4,666 megawatts. -- Bloomberg
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo prays for a little good luck
Susilo prays for a little good luck Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious ceremonies have always been part of state life in Indonesia, but in Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration these ceremonies are taking a new form and meaning. Dismayed by a series of mishaps and disasters since he took office on Oct. 20, Susilo invited about 70 people to a prayer meant to purge his administration of bad luck.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
How reliable is the banking system?
How reliable is the banking system? Umar Juoro Jakarta The recent case of fraud at Bank Global that ended with the closing down of the bank raises an old question about how reliable the Indonesian banking system is, especially in the post-crisis era. The blatant act of Bank Global's management to manipulate subdebt issuance and loan allocations put the equity of the bank into deep negative territory. The Central Bank (BI) did not have any choice except to close down the bank.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Syafii, Sadli to receive HB IX Awards
Syafii, Sadli to receive HB IX Awards YOGYAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Ma'arif and rights activist Saparinah Sadli are to receive the Hamengkubuwono (HB) IX Award from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) for their outstanding contribution in their respective fields of expertise and concern.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bright spot amid bad news
Bright spot amid bad news My local newspaper listed the events that made news throughout the year. Almost all were "bad news" events. Doom, gloom, bloodshed and slaughter. I'm pleased to say that the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as President of Indonesia was one of the few "good news" stories listed. I extend my best wishes to the people of Indonesia with the hope that under the new President, Indonesia will enjoy the beginning of a new and prosperous era.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia unswayed by RI's objection over security plan
Australia unswayed by RI's objection over security plan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visiting Defense Minister Robert Hill defended on Friday Canberra's proposal on a new maritime security zone following Indonesia's rejection. The proposed security zone was not an extension of jurisdiction, but would give better protection to offshore oil rigs and assets, Hill said.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Paniai outbreak's cause still unclear
Paniai outbreak's cause still unclear Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The government has not yet identified the cause of an outbreak that has killed 97 babies in Papua's Paniai regency during the past two months, health workers said. "We have received a report that a team of private doctors are treating patients in the area, but we haven't heard from them yet," Papua Health Office deputy head Bagus Sukaswara said.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
North Sumatra neglects tourist sites
North Sumatra neglects tourist sites Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Head of the North Sumatra Cultural and Tourism Office, F. Ezra Munthe, has lamented that most tourist locations in the province are neglected due to limited budget allocations for maintenance.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
* SOE executives face probe over Bank Global fiasco Page 2
* SOE executives face probe over Bank Global fiasco Page 2 * Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh to sit in the dock soon Page 4 * Floods kill seven in Riau, dengue detected Page 5 * Parents need to scrutinize international schools Page 7 * Governor says Bojong plant will open next April Page 8 * Pistons cruise past Cavaliers, Bulls outmuscle Bucks Page 9 * EU move on Cyprus eases way for Turkey deal Page 11 * Matahari expands hypermarket stores Page 13 * Nusakambangan, a beautiful tourist resort Page...
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt denies revival of info ministry
Govt denies revival of info ministry JAKARTA: State Minister of Information and Communication Sofyan Djalil denied on Friday that the office would be upgraded into a ministry akin to the information ministry under Soeharto, which had the power to impose a media ban. Sofyan was responding to a presidential regulation being drafted on the jurisdictional transfer of the directorate general of post and telecommunication from the Ministry of Transportation to the state minister's office.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/06/Other
JP/06/Other Old-fashioned poisoning The Iron Curtain is no more, or so we thought until the news that Viktor Yushchenko, the pro-Western presidential candidate in the former Soviet republic of Ukraine, was poisoned with dioxin, possibly by Ukraine's own security services. The good news for Yushchenko, despite his suddenly pockmarked features and tales of excruciating pain, is that he survived the attempt and now seems poised to win the Dec.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Golkar (40) - 60 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x20)
1. Golkar (40) - 60 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x20) to come with story 2. Badminton (35) - 36 pts 2cols 2lines (2x20) Taufik sets date with Lin Dan in semifinals 3. Ruwatan (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x30) Susilo prays for a little good luck 4. Tourists (35) - 36 pts 1col 4lines (4x10) Australians ready for RI Xmas despite advisory --- 5. Photos
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, December 18, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, December 18, 2004 Exhibitions * Painting Fabel op. 1 by Antonius Widodo, Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (Tel. 0274 376114), until Jan. 16. * Exhibition of Batu Bata Tanah Air, Rumah Seni Cemeti Jl. D.I Panjaitan No. 41 (Tel. (0274) 371015), until Dec. 30. * Graphic Pabrik Artifisial, works of ITB's Keluarga Grafis Berseni - KGB at Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (0274 376114), until Jan. 16.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bright spot
Bright spot amid bad news My local newspaper listed the events that made news throughout the year. Almost all were "bad news" events. Doom, gloom, bloodshed and slaughter. I'm pleased to say that the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as President of Indonesia was one of the few "good news" stories listed. I extend my best wishes to the people of Indonesia with the hope that under the new President, Indonesia will enjoy the beginning of a new and prosperous era.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Maids deserve more credit'
'Maids deserve more credit' Most middle and upper-income level Jakartans hire one or two maids to do the house chores while they are working. However, many housemaids, particularly those who live-in, have to work every day without holidays and have their other basic rights left unprotected. In conjunction with Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, The Jakarta Post asked some people how they treated their housemaids. Jansen, 20, is a student at a private university in Grogol, West Jakarta.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wayang Narkoba: an innovative way to discuss drug, HIV related
Wayang Narkoba: an innovative way to discuss drug, HIV related issues JP/17/WAYANG 'Wayang Narkoba': Helping people say 'no' to drugs Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta In a royal plenary meeting held at the Palace of the Kingdom of Amarta, Prince Ontoseno conveys to King Puntadewa the threat of drug addiction to the morals of Amarta's youth.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Route Km Travel Time Travel Time %
Route Km Travel Time Travel Time % 1985 2002 Jl. Pasar Minggu to 9 22.5mins 35.6mins 58% Jl. Manggarai Kalideres to 14.5 29.5mins 51.7mins 75% Jl. Gadjah Mada Jl. TB Simatupang to 13.9 38.2mins 48.9mins 28% the National Monument Ciledug to Mayestik 3.9 15.9mins 25.0mins 57%
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan election averts cross-straits crisis
Taiwan election averts cross-straits crisis Jonathan Fenby, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Taipei After last week's announcement of the Taiwanese legislative election results, there were almost audible sighs of relief from Washington, European capitals, and Beijing. Despite strong predictions in favor of the ruling party -- a win that would add momentum towards independence -- the electorate instead voted to maintain the status quo in cross-Strait relations.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
UI welcomes Sunday jazz fest
UI welcomes Sunday jazz fest DEPOK: The prestigious Jazz Goes to Campus will be held on Sunday at the Economics School of the University of Indonesia, Depok. This year's event is themed Expressing the Inexpressible and was launched in October with the Jazz Clinic and Workshop. Last week, the event hosted a Jazz Competition at Plaza Semanggi shopping mall.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Suspect sketches 'near completion'
Suspect sketches 'near completion' PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police here said on Friday they would soon post up hundreds of sketches of six suspects in the area who are wanted for the latest attacks on two churches in Palu. Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Aryanto Sutadi said his office had already completed sketches of four suspects in the Anugerah and Immanuel church attacks, which injured five people.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar barrels forward, Kalla still in the game
Akbar barrels forward, Kalla still in the game M. Taufiqurrahman and Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali With less than 24 hours to go until the Golkar Party's chairmanship election, Vice President Jusuf Kalla flew into Bali on Friday evening to make a last-ditch effort to salvage his severely damaged chances against rival Akbar Tandjung. Meanwhile, Akbar claimed to have secured the needed support from a former rival, Gen. (ret) Wiranto.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Golkar leaders demand plan for regional polls 2. Puteh (36) 2x24 Puteh to sit in hot seat soon 3. Police (33) 1x27 SBY lobbied over Da'i replacement 4. Arsen (30) 1x27 Kalla's soup not killer dish: Police 5. Mosi (35) 1x48 House members propose more probes
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parking troubles with Securicor
Parking troubles with Securicor On Dec. 8, I arrived at the office in Cilandak Commercial Estate, unit 406 AW, at about 8 a.m. and found out that our office parking spaces (right in front of our office) were all occupied by Securicor Indonesia operational cars. Naturally, we asked that the cars be moved to allow us to park our cars there. In fact, the Securicor office is located just next to ours -- unit 407.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom controls Dayamitra
Telkom controls Dayamitra State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom is now the sole owner of PT Dayamitra Telekomunikasi, which operates fixed-line telephones in Kalimantan, after acquiring the final 9.68 percent stake in the company. In a statement on Friday, Telkom said it had signed a sales and purchase agreement with Hong Kong-based TM Communication to buy the remaining stake in Dayamitra for US$16.2 million. Telkom said it would begin paying for the shares on Dec.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Date Location Evidence
Date Location Evidence Feb. 10 n.a. 60 lt gasoline Mar. 9 W. Jakarta 2,200 lt diesel oil Mar. 16 E. Jakarta 12,000 lt diesel oil Apr. 15 n.a. 20,000 lt kerosene Apr. 19 Tangerang 8,000 lt kerosene Jun. 4 na 24,000 lt diesel oil Jun. 24 na 5,000 lt kerosene Jul. 12 na 13,000 lt diesel oil 37,000 lt kerosene 24,000 lt residue Jul. 13 na 12,000 lt kerosene Jul. 22 na 13,540 lt gasoline Jul. 22 na 8,000 lt diesel oil Aug. 10 na 7,000 lt diesel oil Aug. 11 na 20,000 lt diesel oil Aug.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Floods kills seven in Riau, dengue detected
Floods kills seven in Riau, dengue detected Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru At least seven people have died during the past week as flooding hit more areas in Riau province, creating thousands of refugees at risk from deadly diseases. Four people, three of them children, died after being swept away by strong currents in the Kampar, Siak Hulu and Rokan Hilir regencies, while three others were killed after dengue fever broke out in the Indragiri Hulu regency.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stop illegal fees
Stop illegal fees From Warta Kota The government's attempt to stamp out graft must be made at all levels of the government. While major corruption cases are handled by the police, the prosecutor's office, the Corruption Eradication Commission and other agencies, small-scale corruption, which has a direct impact on the public, must also be stamped out. One obvious example is the collection of illegal fees at virtually all levels of the government.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kalla's soup not killer dish: Police
Kalla's soup not killer dish: Police Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Police confirmed on Friday there were an insignificant levels of arsenic found in the soup prepared for Vice President Jusuf Kalla when he visited Bali. Denpasar Police head of the forensic and laboratory unit, Sr. Comr. Budiono, said that samples of the food items contained 0.09 mg of arsenic.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Neighborhoods brace for floods
Neighborhoods brace for floods Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With heavy rains forecast, the upscale Pluit subdistrict, which has battled floods in the past, has set up crisis centers in each neighborhood unit. "We have also launched a community program to clean the sewers and gutters, and to pick up as much garbage as possible," an employee at the Pluit subdistrict office, Anita Permatasari, told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, December 18, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, December 18, 2004 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:00 Sports 11:30 Dangdut Music 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 3:00 English News Service 3:30 Music 4:30 TV Drama 5:00 Children Show 5:30 Variety Show 6:30 Documentary 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 TV Series: Demigods 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Class Music 10:00 Boxing Match 11:30 Weekend Cinema 12:30 a.m.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
The danger of bilateral Free Trade Agreements for Indonesia
The danger of bilateral Free Trade Agreements for Indonesia Alexander C. Chandra Jakarta There have been a growing number of bilateral free trade agreements (BFTAs) in recent years. Many such agreements are to be found in the East Asian region, with Singapore and Thailand as two of the most active countries in pursuit of this type of agreement.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia to buy 40 Airbus A320 planes
AirAsia to buy 40 Airbus A320 planes Vijay Joshi, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia signed an agreement on Friday to buy 40 Airbus A320 passenger jets under a route expansion plan, and announced it would start flying to China in April. The US$2.5 billion deal is a major blow to Airbus' trans- Atlantic rival Boeing, which had tried hard to clinch the AirAsia deal.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
United Nations ready for reform, panel member says
United Nations ready for reform, panel member says Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A member of the high-level panel that issued a key report suggest sweeping reforms at the United Nations believes the international community is open to changes at the world body.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 x 21
2 x 21 Floods kill seven in Riau, dengue detected JP/5/soldier 2 x 26 Soldiers, senior policeman fired for insubordination JP/5/SOLOK 1 x 33 KPK lauds Solok for good governance JP/5/TOURIST 1 x 35 North Sumatra neglects tourist sites JP/5/ISPA 1 x 36 Paniai outbreak's cause still unclear
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police covering up
Police covering up car theft bribery Referring to your article in The Jakarta Post, on Dec. 14, entitled Police say no charge to report stolen car; public begs to differ, I am flabbergasted that the Police force, or its spokesperson, Sr. Comr. Tjiptono (the Post, Dec. 13) said a day earlier that the police never demanded bribes from autotheft victims.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
UGM launches Techno Center
UGM launches Techno Center In a bid to help fulfill its pledge to make itself a research university as well as a people's university, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) launched on Monday its Techno Center, a center for information, training and innovative technology.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
House, police top brass 'in talks'
House, police top brass 'in talks' Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has not proposed candidates to replace National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar, several legislators have met separately with three police top brass they are touting as potential nominees. They three officers are Deputy National Police Chief Comr. Gen. Adang Dorodjatun, National Narcotics Agency head Comr. Gen.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Riau to host physics Olympiad
Riau to host physics Olympiad PEKANBARU, Riau: Riau has been selected as the host of the sixth Asian Physics Olympiad, which will run from April 24 to May 2, 2005. Riau Governor Rusli Zainal said on Friday that the provincial administration would provide the best arrangements for the competition, which will see participants from some 25 countries. "We have set aside a special fund to finance this important event," he said, without specifying the amount.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Internationalizing' local school standards
'Internationalizing' local school standards Pieter Van Der Vienhart, Tilburg, Netherlands Mismanagement and corruption in the affairs of humanity are, sadly, to be found all around the world. A lifetime of travel and working around the world firmly establishes this. Indonesia does, however, have more than its fair share of mismanagement and corrupt practices that are massively costly to both its current performance and its future prospects.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australians ready for RI Xmas despite warning
Australians ready for RI Xmas despite warning Agencies, Jakarta/Sydney, Australia Thousands of Australians are preparing to spend Christmas in Indonesia, particularly on the resort island of Bali, despite travel warnings from their government. Bali was the target of a terrorist attack that claimed at least 202 lives, including 88 Australian holidaymakers, in October 2002.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police kept busy in 2004 with fuel depot raids
Police kept busy in 2004 with fuel depot raids Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police's regular raids against illegal fuel depots throughout Greater Jakarta have resulted in the confiscation of a total of 451,400 liters of various fuel types in this year alone. The confiscated fuel comprised 207,200 liters of residue, 124,600 liters of diesel, 82,000 liters of kerosene 13,600 liters of gasoline.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Governor says Bojong plant will open next April
Governor says Bojong plant will open next April Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso will push for the controversial Bojong waste treatment plant in Bogor regency to open in April despite the violent opposition to the facility. "The plant begin operating around April after the operator finishes repairing it," the Governor said on Friday at City Hall.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nusakambangan, a beautiful tourist resort
Nusakambangan, a beautiful tourist resort Slamet Susanto and Blontak Poer, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Nusakambangan, an island of some 21,000 square meters located south of Cilacap regency in Central Java, has long been known as a prison island where first-class criminals ranging from thieves and murderers to corruptors and terrorists are locked up under maximum security.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taufik sets date with Lin Dan in semifinals
Taufik sets date with Lin Dan in semifinals Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian badminton star Taufik Hidayat moved a step closer to defending his Indonesia Open title after defeating Muhd Hafiz B. Hashim of Malaysia in the quarterfinals here on Friday.
Sat, 18 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.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
SOE executives face probe over Bank Global fiasco
SOE executives face probe over Bank Global fiasco Rendi A. Witular and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned enterprise (SOE) executives who had invested corporate pension funds in Bank Global Internasional bonds may be given the axe if they are proven to have colluded in the decision, a minister said.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lesson to learn from Lion Air
Lesson to learn from Lion Air From Republika A lesson that we all can learn from the crash-landing of Lion Air JT 538 at Adi Sumarmo Airport in Surakarta on Nov. 30, is that Indonesia's aviation community must prioritize flight safety and security to ensure that every flight will be comfortable. It is when a flight hits a disaster that the significant role of cabin crew will be really felt.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Major economic and political events in 2004 March 4: The government launches a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, to meet overwhelming demand from global investors. The sovereign bond is oversubscribed four times. March 11: The 22-day official campaign period for the legislative election begins.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teen idol in town as Korean envoy
Teen idol in town as Korean envoy JAKARTA: It's going to be another day in the sunshine for South Korean pop idol Jang Nara. But no, she is not escaping from freezing winter in her hometown, Seoul. The 23-year old, who is popular here for her appearance in TV series My Love Pattzi currently aired by Indosiar, is on a three-day visit to Jakarta until Saturday on a diplomatic mission.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar leaders demand plan for regional polls
Golkar leaders demand plan for regional polls M. Taufiqurrahman and Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua Leaders of Golkar Party's regional chapters demanded the party congress on Friday determine a strategy to ensure their best chances for winning the landmark direct elections for governors, regents and mayors next year.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council approves bylaw on official perks
Council approves bylaw on official perks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council passed on Friday a bylaw on financial matters for council members, but dropped a request for official cars for the councillors. The bylaw stipulates that all 75 councillors are entitled to a monthly salary, housing allowance, health insurance for them and their families, a clothing allowance and various other benefits. Governor Sutiyoso said he would soon issue a gubernatorial decree on the bylaw.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nana gives Indonesia hope in women's badminton
Nana gives Indonesia hope in women's badminton Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fransisca Ratnasari "Nana" Haris collapsed with emotion after seeing a backhand shot from world No. 3 and tournament top-seed Pi Hongyan fall out. Nana couldn't hold back the tears and she disbelievingly covered her face after defeating the top-ranked player in a three-game thriller 5-11, 11-7, 13-12 at the Indonesia Open badminton championship here on Thursday. The 18-year-old, world No.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police clamp down in Samarinda city
Police clamp down in Samarinda city SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Tensions remained high in Samarinda city on Friday with police maintaining a strong public presence after major protests earlier against the appointment of an acting regent for Kutai Kertanegara. Security was tightened at several places, including East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna AF's office and residence, as well as at the home of his secretary, Syaiful Teteng.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Holcim opens development contest
Holcim opens development contest JAKARTA: Architects, engineers, developers and project owners in Asia, including Indonesia, have been invited to take part in a US$2 million competition on sustainable development held by a Swiss foundation. "We are trying to stimulate these creative people to come up with ideas of sustainable construction that are beneficial in terms of the environment, community, economy and culture," contest committee chairman for Indonesia Rusli Setiawan said on Friday.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Matahari sees strong sales as it expands hypermarket stores
Matahari sees strong sales as it expands hypermarket stores Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Matahari Putra Prima, the biggest retailer in Indonesia, expects sales growth to shoot up by more than 30 percent next year spurred by robust economic growth and aggressive expansion of its hypermarkets.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar Tandjung taunts his political opponents
Akbar Tandjung taunts his political opponents The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Outgoing Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung looked different from his usual self on Friday when he delivered his final speech as party leader and responded to the remarks made from the 33 provincial chapters' heads on his leadership. The difference was in his constant jokes and taunting remarks directed at his opponents.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption It's very encouraging to see recent reports in The Jakarta Post highlighting the new President's determination to expose and eradicate corruption. The ordinary man on the street has now been empowered to resist bribery and corruption. All of us should make a conscious decision not to pay bribes to officials and workers at any stage.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five more rebels killed in Aceh
Five more rebels killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Troops have killed five rebels fighting for the independence of Aceh province, where a major offensive against separatist guerrillas is in its 19th month, the military said on Friday. Four Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels were killed in a skirmish in East Aceh district on Thursday, said provincial military spokesman Ari Mulya Asnawi.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their heads
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their heads Zatni Arbi Contributor/Jakarta We were traveling in the center lane of the Jakarta-Merak toll road. Suddenly, the white BMW 3-Series in front of us veered sharply to the left and slammed into the metal guard rail. My friend quickly stepped on the brakes, fearing that the BMW was going to ricochet to the right. It did not. It just slowed down after scraping some of its left fender.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Agnes, Gesang get AMI 2004 awards
Agnes, Gesang get AMI 2004 awards Artists young and old attended the AMI Indonesian Music Awards 2004 that was held at the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta on Thursday evening. Young singer Agnes Monica secured two awards as the best female artist with her song Jera (Give Up) and for the best duet with personnel of popular band Dewa with their song Cinta Mati (Love till Death).
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
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"Internationalizing" local school standards Pieter Van Der Vienhart Tilburg, Netherlands 2. Chaedar -- Lament for ethnic literature 2 X 30 Ethnic literature helps inspire learning and writing A. Chaedar Alwasilah Bandung
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Rupiah Rates Dec.17
Rupiah Rates Dec.17 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,450.70 6,686.79 7,106.64 7,030.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,963.89 5,354.32 5,688.49 5,629.63 Canadian dollar 1 7,959.43 7,146.33 7,591.89 7,513.79 Swiss franc 1 8,476.63 7,608.60 8,085.20 7,999.83 Danish krone 1 1,748.94 1,570.27 1,668.18 1,651.01 Euro 1 13,001.19 11,673.25 12,400.83 12,273.48 Poundsterling 1 18,956.84 17,020.92 18,081.47 17,896.12 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,261.57 1,132.83 1,203.32 1,191.08...
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Security beefed up after bomb discovery
Security beefed up after bomb discovery The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung Police are increasing security at public places ahead of Christmas and the New Year following the discovery of nine bombs in a city bus in Bandung on Friday. The bombs were discovered early on Friday inside a Mekar Raya bus traveling between the town of Garut and the Cicaheum terminal in Bandung.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chinese-Indonesians can be heroes too
Chinese-Indonesians can be heroes too From Media Indonesia Recent reports have announced a number of people who have been accorded national hero status. In this context, I have written a book on ethnic Chinese idealists in Indonesia, which was published by Gramedia in 2003. Among the idealists, Lie Eng Hok (1893-1961) was the one sent into exile in Boven Digoel for five years (1927-1932) by Dutch colonizers.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hotels ready for Christmas, New Year
Hotels ready for Christmas, New Year In preparation for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations, star-rated hotels in the city are busy preparing special programs to attract more visitors. Five-star Melia Purosani on Jl. Suryotomo, for example, is offering a series of programs to celebrate Christmas at the hotel. They include Christmas Goodies (Dec. 20 to Dec. 27), Children's Christmas Choir (Dec. 24 at 6.30 p.m. through 8.30 p.m.), Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner (Dec.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Power
JP/13/Power New power bill to be completed next week: Govt The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government expects to be able to complete the draft of a new law on electricity next week, which will be immediately submitted to the House of Representatives for deliberation. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Friday that the new law would be a revised version of Electricity Law No. 20/2002, which was annulled by the Constitutional Court on Wednesday.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thousands protest gambling in Yogya
Thousands protest gambling in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: About 2,000 people from a range of Islamic organizations in the province staged a protest here on Friday against gambling after the police chief let a suspected gambling operator go free. They demanded Yogyakarta Police chief Brig. Gen. Sudirman resign because he was not serious about cracking down on gambling in the province. Earlier this week, Sudirman released a suspected Togel operator arrested by his officers in the Sleman regency.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK lauds Solok for good governance
KPK lauds Solok for good governance Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Taufiqurachman Ruki has named the Solok regency administration a model for the implementation of the principles of good governance, and urged other administrations across the country to emulate them.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
59 programs left to go, halfway through countdown
59 programs left to go, halfway through countdown Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has completed only three of 66 development programs in its first 50 days in office, leaving doubts as to whether it could complete the ambitious programs before the 100-day period is up in January.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 18, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 18, 2004 Exhibitions * 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. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., until Jan. 7.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic literature helps inspire learning and writing
Ethnic literature helps inspire learning and writing A. Chaedar Alwasilah, Bandung Globalization, despite its positive effects, does not necessarily generate any integrated or hybrid culture that improves the quality of traditional cultures. In fact, it has marginalized their function in developing society. This hypothesis explains why ethnic literature -- Indonesian literature as well -- is not fully appreciated in schools.
Sat, 18 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kant and his relevance to modern Indonesian society
Kant and his relevance to modern Indonesian society Christina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta "He encouraged and gently guided people toward self-assessment," wrote German philosopher Johann Gottfried Herder once about his teacher, Immanuel Kant.