Archive: 22 December 2004
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Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.21
Rupiah Rates Dec.21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,525.34 6,756.08 7,177.66 7,103.66 Brunei dollar 1 5,974.29 5,363.34 5,698.27 5,639.28 Canadian dollar 1 7,984.53 7,168.44 7,615.64 7,537.25 Swiss franc 1 8,537.97 7,663.85 8,143.50 8,058.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
City asks House support
City asks House supportThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration is seeking help from members of the House of Representatives to put pressure on the central government to disburse funds to finance several big projects in the city, including the development of the subway and the East Flood...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Fuel price hike hurts people
Fuel price hike hurts peopleFrom RepublikaThe government's policy of raising fuel oil prices and reducing fuel subsidies is likely to be adopted, and this is going to hurt the public at large. The reality is, once fuel prices are increased, virtually all prices for goods and services will rise also.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Golkar decides new role
Golkar decides new roleKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Golkar Party held a coordination meeting Tuesday evening to discuss its new political stance following the election of Vice President Jusuf Kalla as its chairman.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Akbar contributes to Golkar revival
Akbar contributes to Golkar revivalRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough Akbar Tandjung and George W. Bush are of a different political caliber, to some extent some parallels can be drawn between the two political leaders as they are both loved and hated by the people.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP//HOUSE
JP//HOUSEWhen 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".
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Global case won't affect sub debt market: Analysts
Global case won't affect sub debt market: AnalystsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Bank Global case, which could likely cause more than a dozen big bond holders to lose billions of rupiah, would not affect the subordinated debt market as it was caused more by "uncritical" investments,...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Indonesia's rich natural resources won't last forever
Indonesia's rich natural resources won't last foreverMuninggar 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Violations of environmental law 'rife'
Violations of environmental law 'rife'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDisposing of unprocessed hazardous waste in the environment and the absence of waste management licenses are examples of the violations committed by companies, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Women victims and their place in the news
Women victims and their place in the newsDjatmika, Surakarta, Central Java The celebration of Women's Day on Dec. 22 often ironically reminds us that crimes against women occur daily in our country. News stories about such crimes are readily found in local as well as national newspapers, which...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Komodos from Indonesia capture Czech President at Prague Zoo
Komodos from Indonesia capture Czech President at Prague ZooVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's Komodo dragons -- the world's rarest and largest lizard species -- recently captured the heart of the Czech Republic's President Vaclav Klaus.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Adriana Venny: media do not protect victims
Adriana Venny: media do not protect victimsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe chief editor of prestigious feminist publication Jurnal Perempuan (Women's Journal), Adriana Venny, is concerned about violence and the exploitation of women in the mass media, particularly television.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Jakarta Stocks Gain; Bank Mandiri, Perusahaan Gas Negara advance
Jakarta Stocks Gain; Bank Mandiri, Perusahaan Gas Negara advanceNaila Firdausi , Bloomberg/JakartaJakarta stocks rose for the fourth day in five. Banks such as PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia led gains after PT Bank NISP said profit surged in the first 10 months of the year on more lending.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
KPI rejects broadcasting rules
KPI rejects broadcasting rulesMuninggar Sr Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and a number of broadcasting groups raised their opposition on Tuesday to the draft of a government regulation on broadcasting, as it would revive the government's power in...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Travel warning gentle reminder of civilian protection
Travel warning gentle reminder of civilian protectionIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian government has continually played down the travel warnings issued by Western countries, but as it turns out, Indonesians are the most wary as the Christmas/New Year holiday season approaches.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Parents in Christmas present-shopping consumer frenzy
Parents in Christmas present-shopping consumer frenzyDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChristmas is just around the corner and parents are already busy buying lots of toys for their beloved children, from bicycles and plastic swimming pools to dolls and remote-controlled cars.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
President's official car park?
President's official car park?From KompasOn Nov. 15, I parked my car outside of Klub Bimasena (health/sports center) in South Jakarta, near the gate of the club, which shares the same complex with Hotel Dharmawangsa.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Once bitten by their failure to include Bali in travel
Once bitten by their failure to include Bali in travel warnings ahead of the Oct. 12, 2002, nightclub bombings at Kuta Beach, Australian security officials are determined to be everything but twice shy.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
India, KL to build satellites, airports
India, KL to build satellites, airportsAgence France-Presse, New Delhi India and Malaysia on Monday agreed to join forces to develop satellites and build an international airport in Hyderabad following wide-ranging talks between the two countries' leaders, the Indian government said.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/4/y-tabel
JP/4/y-tabelMalpractice cases in 2004 No. Cases Location Result -------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Complications after Jakarta Solved by the Ethics otorhinolaryngology Committee (MKEK) head & neck surgery Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) Jakarta 2.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Bengkulu mayor's aide held for arson
Bengkulu mayor's aide held for arsonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice said on Tuesday they had arrested a police adjutant assigned to Bengkulu Mayor Chalik Effendi in connection with an alleged arson attack on the official residence of local chief prosecutor Rusdi Taher.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
22 inmates infected with HIV/AIDS
22 inmates infected with HIV/AIDS YOGYAKARTA: Twenty-two, out of hundreds of inmates in various prisons in Yogyakarta, have HIV/AIDS, sparking concern over the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS in prisons, a prison doctor revealed on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Contemplating Susilo's navel fixation
Contemplating Susilo's navel fixationMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPerversely speaking, it could just be a simple personal fetish on his part.But by asking a senior Cabinet minister to convey concerns over the showing of navels on television, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink it
Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink itM. 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Toyota shrugs off steel shortage, sees sales up 8%
Toyota shrugs off steel shortage, sees sales up 8%Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Japan's biggest automaker Toyota on Tuesday shrugged off a steel shortage looming over the industry and said it expected sales to gain eight percent in 2005 after a 10 percent rise this year.Toyota Motor Corp.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Council, journalists question budget for media
Council, journalists question budget for mediaBambang Nurbianto and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration's plan to allocate Rp 3.15 billion (US$338,710) for journalists in its 2005 budget has caused journalists and several councillors to raise their eyebrows.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Akbar to set up foundation
Akbar to set up foundation JAKARTA: Former Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung is considering to set up a foundation that will conduct research and monitoring of social and political development.Akbar, who had just lost party leadership to Jusuf Kalla, said on Tuesday he could not stay away from...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency
Being herself cost Megawati her presidencyFabiola 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, 22 Dec 2004
Norah Jones cancels Indonesian concert after terror warnings
Norah Jones cancels Indonesian concert after terror warningsAgence France-Presse, JakartaAmerican jazz singer Norah Jones on Tuesday became the latest in a string of performers to cancel a concert in Indonesia after foreign governments warned of an imminent attack by extremists.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/xx/y-tni
JP/xx/y-tniTiarma 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
1. ACEH: 4 X 10
1. ACEH: 4 X 10 TNI to send hundreds more spies to Aceh 2. FIFA: 2 X 21 Ronaldinho named World Player of the Year 3. MIGAS: 3 X 9 Oil and gas law constitutional, court decides 4. GOLKAR: 1 X 33 Golkar decides new role
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their heads
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their headsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Regional autonomy makes little headway
Regional autonomy makes little headway Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaRegional 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Teachers to get HIV/AIDS training
Teachers to get HIV/AIDS training JAKARTA: Counseling teachers from 75 high schools throughout the Greater Jakarta began training on Tuesday to educate students on HIV/AIDS prevention.The material has been provided by the Coca-Cola Foundation Indonesia (CCFI) and the Indonesian Humanitarian...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso
Revolution is right on streets, General SutiyosoDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Megawati's last stand came too late
Megawati's last stand came too late 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
*Contemplating SBY's navel fixation Page 2
*Contemplating SBY's navel fixation Page 2 *Police, activists agree on Munir's investigation team Page 4 *Students, people protest LPG, gasoline price hike Page 5 *Women victims and their place in the news Page 6 *Ethnic hatred still a threat to melting pot city Page 8 *Yao scores 40 points as...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Susilo to celebrate Christmas in Nabire
Susilo to celebrate Christmas in Nabire JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to celebrate Christmas with earthquake victims in Nabire, Papua, and New Year's Day in Manado, North Sulawesi.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
RP rebels declare Christmas truce
RP rebels declare Christmas trucePHILIPPINES: Philippines communist guerrillas on Tuesday declared a unilateral 10-day Christmas cease-fire, while offering a longer-term truce and tactical alliance with President Gloria Arroyo.The rebel truce declaration, in force between Dec. 23 and Jan.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
AirAsia asks for low cost airport
AirAsia asks for low cost airportAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian discount carrier AirAsia on Tuesday urged the government to turn former Subang airport into a regional low cost aviation hub to help attract more tourists and reduce operating costs.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Indonesia Open has yet to produce strong match from local women
Indonesia Open has yet to produce strong match from local womenMusthofid and Moch N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta While Indonesia's men's players salvaged some pride for the hosts, taking two titles at the recently-concluded Indonesia Open badminton championship, it has left the country's...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Being herself cost Megawati her presidency
Being herself cost Megawati her presidencyFabiola 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, 22 Dec 2004
Kalla leaps to defense of family businesses
Kalla leaps to defense of family businessesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla asserted that the government would not ban the relatives of state officials from doing business, as long as they abide by the regulations.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
'Pempek', an appetizing regional specialty
'Pempek', an appetizing regional specialtyOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A visit to Bandarlampung, the capital of Lampung on the southern tip of Sumatra, would not be complete without savoring pempek, a regional specialty.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
RI expects rise in medal count
RI expects rise in medal count JAKARTA: The National Sports Council (KONI) said on Tuesday that Indonesia would not be preoccupied by an ambition to win the most medals at the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games, but would still try to improve upon its medal count of 222 in 2003.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Legislator loses Rp 32m in parked car
Legislator loses Rp 32m in parked car BEKASI: Legislator Daday Hidayat of the Democratic Party lost more than Rp 32 million (US$3,440) as his parked Ford Everest was broken into, early on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Lee warns foreign media not to meddle in S'pore
Lee warns foreign media not to meddle in S'poreAgence France-Presse, SingaporeFormer prime minister Lee Kuan Yew has brushed aside Singapore's dismal ranking in a global press freedom survey and renewed a warning to foreign media against interfering in the city-state's affairs.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/17/SINGPO
JP/17/SINGPOAn Asian identity for ChristmasHenry Lie Contributor/SingaporeSingapore is trying to invent an identity for themselves even if they have to redefine a foreign culture, and it seems they have been successful. They are redefining Christmas identity.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Regional elections on the way in 2005
Regional elections on the way in 2005 JAKARTA: A total of 225 regional government heads, including 11 governors, will be directly elected by the end of 2005.Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'aruf said on Tuesday that the government was finalizing the regulations to administer the elections, while...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/XX/MEGA
JP/XX/MEGAFabiola 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Malaysia looks to woo Indonesian crowd to F1 race
Malaysia looks to woo Indonesian crowd to F1 raceMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Sepang International Circuit (SIC) plans to hold a road show to four major cities in Indonesia to woo local automotive enthusiasts to next year's Malaysian Formula One Grand Prix.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/4/yearend
JP/4/yearendThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
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---------------------------------------------------------------- No. Cases Potential State Losses Status ----------------------------------------------------------------1. BNI Kebayoran Baru Rp 1.3 trillion *No assets have been returned *Key suspects on the run2. BI Account No. 502 Rp 20.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Government to announce planned tarrif changes
Government to announce planned tarrif changesUrip Hudiono and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If all goes to plan businesspeople will find out today just what has changed after the government officially announces revisions to import duties on 237 products.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Aussie travel warnings
Aussie travel warnings Once bitten by their failure to include Bali in travel warnings ahead of the Oct. 12, 2002, nightclub bombings at Kuta Beach, Australian security officials are determined to be everything but twice shy.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
1. MUNIR (1 x 30)
1. MUNIR (1 x 30) Munir's family, police agree on team 2. BUSINES (3 X 14) Kalla leaps to defense of family businesses 3. PROPER (1 X 32) Violations of environmental law 'rife' 4. KPI (1 X 32) KPI rejects broadcasting rules 5. PALU (2 X 18) Police pledge to protect churches
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhere
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhereAbdul 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Police pledge to protect churches
Police pledge to protect churchesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice personnel nationwide pledged on Tuesday that they would beef up security at churches during Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations.The Police bomb squad will comb churches in search of bombs before Christmas sermons were held, and...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
1 x 38
1 x 38 Regent quizzed for 10 hours over graft JP/5/arson1 x 34 Bengkulu mayor's aide held for arson JP/5/EDU2 x 30 Public asked to contribute to save tumbledown schools JP/5/FUEL2 x 26 Protests continue against LPG and fuel price hikes
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
The great navel battle in the war of righteousness
The great navel battle in the war of righteousnessPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta Last week a minor controversy erupted when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono deplored the depravity of television and cited by way of example the flagrant exposure of female navels.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Munir's family, police agree on team
Munir's family, police agree on teamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta PostPolice and activists, close friends and family members of noted rights campaigner Munir agreed on Tuesday to form an independent investigative team to assist the police investigation into Munir's death.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Stop illegal fees
Stop illegal feesFrom Warta KotaThe 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Oil, gas law not against Constitution, court rules
Oil, gas law not against Constitution, court rulesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court on Tuesday upheld a 2001 oil and gas law that was designed to liberalize the sector and to gradually reduce the role of state firm Pertamina, saying the law did not violate the 1945 Constitution and...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Indofood plans to buy back bonds
Indofood plans to buy back bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA unit of publicly listed instant-noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur is seeking to redeem US$280 million in bonds it issued in 2002, in an effort to reduce tax payments on the debt.Indofood International Finance Ltd.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Aisyiyah's politics and independent womanhood
Aisyiyah's politics and independent womanhoodSiti Syamsiyatun, Melbourne Nasyiatul Aisyiyah, the independent women's organization of the Muhammadiyah, held its 10th national congress from Dec. 8 to Dec. 11 in Surakarta, Central Java.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Regent quizzed for 10 hours over graft
Regent quizzed for 10 hours over graftThe Jakarta Post, Kendari, Cirebon/PekanbaruCorruption suspect Konawe Regent Lukman Abunawas was questioned for 10 hours on Tuesday by Southeast Sulawesi prosecutors over his connection with two cases of fraud worth Rp 2 billion (US$222,000).
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
'I wish this holiday is peaceful'
'I wish this holiday is peaceful'The city has beautified itself with Christmas decorations, ready for the celebration despite reports on bomb threats. The Jakarta Post asked some residents if the security warnings affected their holiday plans.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/4/yearend
JP/4/yearendSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe 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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/ /
JP/ /Major economic and political events in 2004March 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
SIA moves to slash fares
SIA moves to slash faresSINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has slashed fares to Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong and Taipei in a bid to undercut the prices of budget carriers, a spokesman said on Tuesday.Round trip tickets to the four cities are going for S$98 (US$59) each for passengers traveling in...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Ethnic hatred still a threat to melting pot city
Ethnic hatred still a threat to melting pot city President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's statement that pluralism has proven to be a blessing for Indonesia rather than a threat to national unity, apparently is not understood by all.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. India-Malaysia-economy India, Malaysia sign joint ventures for satellites, airports JP/16/MouIndia, Malaysia sign joint ventures for satellites, airports Agence France-Presse New Delhi India and Malaysia on Monday agreed to join forces to develop satellites and build an...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
DPD's role? Empowering itself ...
DPD's role? Empowering itself ... The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/13/Indofood
JP/13/IndofoodIndofood plans to buy back bonds to ease tax paymentThe Jakarta Post JakartaA unit of publicly listed instant-noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur is seeking to redeem US$280 million in bonds it issued in 2002, in an effort to reduce tax payments on the debt.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Travel ban sought for Banten governor
Travel ban sought for Banten governor TANGERANG: The prosecutor's office has proposed a travel ban for Banten Governor Djoko Munandar, who has been named a suspect in an alleged corruption case."We have sent the request to the Attorney General's Office on Monday," head prosecutor Kemas Yahya...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Jambi sets up poll supervisory team
Jambi sets up poll supervisory team JAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi administration opened registration on Tuesday for Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) aspirants to monitor the gubernatorial election in June next year.Registration is open until Dec. 31.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Ministry of Defense to have final say on all arms chases
Ministry of Defense to have final say on all arms chasesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe New Year will mark an end to the existing system of military arms procurement, which allows each armed force to directly purchase arms.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
IBL to hold first rookie contest
IBL to hold first rookie contestMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The A Mild Indonesia Basketball League (IBL) will start a competition for rookie players early next year for the first time as part of a campaign to scout for new talent.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Dock workers urge revision of decree
Dock workers urge revision of decree BATAM, Riau Islands: At least 1,000 dock workers staged a protest on Tuesday in Batam, demanding that Governor Ismeth Abdullah revoke a gubernatorial decree on the minimum wage.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
IIEF clarifies
IIEF clarifies Thank you for the article titled New TOEFL scraps grammar section, which is a coverage of our event held on Dec. 16 titled "The New Next Generation TOEFL 2005"'.We do hope the article will help many Indonesians, especially those who plan to take the TOEFL, prepare well in...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
TNI to send hundreds more spies to Aceh
TNI to send hundreds more spies to AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter claiming to have successfully cracked down on the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the military is now planning to intensify intelligence operations against rebels in the troubled province.Aceh Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Inmates get sentence reduction
Inmates get sentence reduction PEKANBARU, Riau: A total of 352 inmates in various prisons in the provinces of Riau and Riau Island will have their sentences commuted ahead of Christmas, said a senior government official on Tuesday.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
IBM, govt establish science museum
IBM, govt establish science museum PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: IBM in cooperation with the South Sumatra provincial government, has established a virtual science museum in Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Rogue on Pakuan Express
Rogue on Pakuan Express From KompasAs 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
BPK to get more investigative powers
BPK to get more investigative powersFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn order to give the nation's fight against corruption a boost, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) and the government agreed on Tuesday to widen the former's authority in revealing irregularities in the disbursement of...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/5/COUNCIL
JP/5/COUNCILCouncillors face uphill battle against graft charges A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
CGI to discuss infrastructure, judicial reform: Japan
CGI to discuss infrastructure, judicial reform: JapanRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to increase the effectiveness of foreign loans, Japan will stress the importance of Indonesia improving its infrastructure and intensifying judicial reform during the upcoming meeting of...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
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...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, December 22, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, December 22, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Public asked to contribute to save tumbledown schools
Public asked to contribute to save tumbledown schoolsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, PasuruanManan Hadi, the school principal of Tanggul Angin 73 state elementary school in the Kejayan area, was very happy.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
JP/20/AZHAR
JP/20/AZHARAl Azhar, 'president' of Free Riau Puji Santoso The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru, Riau This thickly bearded gentleman, who is also a chain smoker and a cultural activist, is always restless. Very often he feels angry with the central government, which, in his opinion, is arrogant.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Anti-corruption record poor as ever
Anti-corruption record poor as everM. 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.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Protests against LPG and fuel price hikes continue in several cities
Protests against LPG and fuel price hikes continue in several citiesNana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/BandungHundreds of students held protests on Tuesday in cities throughout Java demanding the government reverse state oil and gas company PT Pertamina's decision to raise...
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Adira to sell up to Rp1t in bonds
Adira to sell up to Rp1t in bondsJAKARTA: PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance, an automotive financing company, plans to sell as much as Rp 1 trillion (US$107.5 million) in bonds next year, corporate secretary Yulianthi Sugiharto said.
Wed, 22 Dec 2004
Democracy takes root in world's largest Muslim country
Democracy takes root in world's largest Muslim countryM. 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...