Archive: 23 December 2004
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Thu, 23 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, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt stops issuing licenses for new airlines
Govt stops issuing licenses for new airlines Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has decided to stop issuing operating licenses for new airlines because it says there is already enough competition in the industry. Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa said on Wednesday that with the current growth of passengers, the existing 22 airlines and 35 air charter services were more than enough to cover demand. "If the growth enables more airlines, we'll see.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, E. Timor joint to probe violations
RI, E. Timor joint to probe violations Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press/United Nations Indonesia and East Timor informed Secretary-General Kofi Annan that they have established a joint Commission on Truth and Friendship to deal with human rights violations during 1999 violence in East Timor that killed 1,500 people.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Christmas is a joyous time'
'Christmas is a joyous time' Shopping centers and malls in the city are becoming increasingly crowded ahead of Christmas, as residents defy the terror threats to get their holiday shopping done. The Jakarta Post asked residents if the terror threats would affect their holiday plans. Elvis, 28, sells used clothes in Senen market, Central Jakarta. He lives with his aunt in Depok: I don't understand how some people can attack others.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /Auto
JP/ /Auto Car sales reach record high, but still no industry after 30 years Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The year 2004 was an important one for Indonesia's "car industry", with sales expected to reach a record high of over 450,000 units, marking the sector's full recovery from the devastating impact of the late 1990s economic crisis.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wine for New Year parties confiscated
Wine for New Year parties confiscated Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of bottles of wine prepared to radiate New Year's Eve in Bali have been confiscated by the North Jakarta Police on Saturday because the owners could not produce the proper documents, the precinct police chief said on Wednesday. "Based on a-tip off, we took surveillance on several people unloading boxes of wine bottles from two trucks in a warehouse in Kelapa Gading on Dec. 18," Sr. Comr. Syahrul Mama said.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to give new impetus to ties with Indonesia: Envoy
U.S. to give new impetus to ties with Indonesia: Envoy Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta post, Jakarta With its huge population and dynamic economies, Asia is increasingly poised to become the new strategic center of gravity in global politics, and Indonesia, a Southeast Asian regional power, has a big role to play in that set up. The recently held presidential election, which was praised as being free and fair, added a new dimension to its stature in international politics.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan lifts ban on Indonesian workers
Taiwan lifts ban on Indonesian workers Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor recruitment and export agencies hailed Taiwan's decision to lift the two-year ban imposed on Indonesian workers, saying that some 70,000 workers who had formerly worked in Taiwan were ready to return to the territory.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, December 23, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, December 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Flood hits Jambi, cuts off roads
Flood hits Jambi, cuts off roads Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Jambi Floods spread on Wednesday through Batanghari regency, 150 kilometers west of Jambi city, cutting access to roads connecting several of its subdistricts. No injuries or fatalities were immediately reported in the incident. The flooding, which reached 70 centimeters deep in some areas, was caused by the Batanghari River overflowing its banks from heavy rains that fell a few days ago.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Spiritual materialism in the haj pilgrimage
Spiritual materialism in the haj pilgrimage Dadi Darmadi, Cambridge, MA This year, again, more than 200,000 Indonesian pilgrims are going to Saudi Arabia. What is the biggest challenge facing many Indonesian pilgrims as they head to Mecca: Severe desert weather? Terrorism? Poor transportation and accommodation? Or the government's ongoing mismanagement of the haj? Every single factor above could be equally challenging. In fact, most of these problems still likely haunt Indonesian pilgrims.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
President's official car park?
President's official car park? From Kompas On 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. When I left my car near the entrance, club security men told me to move my car to the parking lot at the rear of the building, because the car park near the gate was reserved for the president, vice president and ambassadors.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.22
Rupiah Rates Dec.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,523.10 6,752.59 7,176.06 7,099.41 Brunei dollar 1 5,988.17 5,375.10 5,711.93 5,651.17 Canadian dollar 1 8,000.65 7,181.24 7,631.58 7,550.07 Swiss franc 1 8,505.85 7,635.70 8,113.47 8,027.88 Danish krone 1 1,766.03 1,584.76 1,684.56 1,666.16 Euro 1 13,123.45 11,783.52 12,518.06 12,388.73 Poundsterling 1 18,946.71 17,012.02 18,072.69 17,885.76 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,262.24 1,133.41 1,204.02 1,191.63...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The popular issue blanketing the textile and clothing industry, both at home and overseas, throughout the year 2004 was the termination of the global textile quota system. Producer countries, including Indonesia, are worried that they will lose significant market share, especially to China's cheaper products, when the Multi Fiber Agreement (MFA) is terminated on Jan. 1 next year.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet ministers beat wealth report deadline
Cabinet ministers beat wealth report deadline Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Wednesday that all members of the United Indonesia Cabinet have submitted their wealth reports ahead of the Dec. 20 deadline. However, some former ministers of Megawati Soekarnoputri's cabinet, members of the House of Representatives, the Regional Representatives Council and the regional councils have yet to fulfill their obligations.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI to sell overseas bonds in 2005 in several phases
RI to sell overseas bonds in 2005 in several phases Shanthy Nambiar and Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia may sell bonds overseas next year in several phases as part the government's plan to raise as much as US$1.5 billion abroad, an official said. It plans to meet potential investors after mid-January.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Red-light district to turn into cemetery
Red-light district to turn into cemetery JAKARTA: The North Jakarta administration will soon relocate sex workers from the Kali Malang area in Cilincing and convert the location into a public cemetery. Mayor Effendi Anas said recently that his administration needed to expand the existing cemetery. "The sex workers will be sent to the city's rehabilitation center," he said. -- JP
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to pass ruling on broadcasting
Govt to pass ruling on broadcasting JAKARTA: The government is expected to pass the draft of broadcasting regulation this week despite opposition from the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and broadcasting groups, a minister said. Justice and Human Rights Minister Hamid Awaluddin said on Wednesday he was set to meet Minister of Communication and Information Sofyan Djalil to discuss the enactment of the regulation on Friday.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pasar Pagi wholesale market overshadowed by modern malls
Pasar Pagi wholesale market overshadowed by modern malls Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pasar Pagi (the morning market) existed long before most malls and shopping centers in the city. "I used to have a lot of customers. They came here for many things, from clothes and toys to school supplies and kitchenware, because they could get them here at cheaper prices," said Amen, the owner of a grocery shop in the Pasar Pagi complex.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former newspaper boss gets nine months for defamation
Former newspaper boss gets nine months for defamation Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Sleman A former general manager of a Yogyakarta start-up newspaper was sentenced to nine months in jail on Wednesday for defamation. The verdict ignored demands earlier by media workers outside court room, who said that the judge must not criminalize the media and should respect the freedom of expression.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on Dec. 22
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on Dec. 22 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,425 75 135,000 Adhi Karya 625 50 6,642,000 Adira Dinamika 2,625 25 129,000 AGIS Tbk 100 0 25,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 155 10 72,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,075 0 1,722,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors to get hefty allowance
Councillors to get hefty allowance SEMARANG: The Central Java provincial government has proposed that, starting from January next year, provincial councillors will get a monthly payment of Rp 5 million as a housing allowance. The amount of the housing allowance is much higher than average housing rents in the province, that stands below Rp 1 million a month for a modest house.
Thu, 23 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.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
S&P raises RI rating on bullish outlook
S&P raises RI rating on bullish outlook The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ratings agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) upgraded Indonesia's credit rating on Wednesday, on the back of improved political stability and a positive economic outlook. "Indonesia's macroeconomic stability, declining debt and debt- servicing burden, steadfast fiscal management and favorable external liquidity position" were the reasons given by S&P in a statement for the upgrade.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muslim group urges religious crackdown
Muslim group urges religious crackdown JAKARTA: A group of Muslim hardliners called on the House of Representatives on Wednesday to begin work on a bill that would limit the construction of other religions' places of worship. The activists, from the Muslims Forum, said the regulation would serve to prevent unchecked proselytization by each of the religions in the country. "The existing joint ministerial decree on the construction of places of worship is not enough.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
The jacket story
The jacket story It may sound frightening but it's true. It happened to my daughter last year when she was in her last year of junior high school. She attended a reputable private school, located in South Jakarta, in front of the statue in Pancoran. As parents we know that sometimes there are lots of extra fees required, with or without special announcement from the school.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / 2004: a year of mediocrity for local films Joko Anwar Contributor/Jakarta After a slow start and mediocre releases, 2004 proved to be an eventful year for Indonesian films. An ulema successfully managed to get a film banned; a teen flick almost as long as Doctor Zhivago was released; and a big film awards festival was criticized by its winners. Who says we aren't celebrating?
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
UI appointed to study Tanah Abang
UI appointed to study Tanah Abang JAKARTA: The City Council has appointed a University of Indonesia team to give a second opinion on a study suggesting buildings in Tanah Abang market were structurally unsafe. Council investigation team head Maringan Pangaribuan said the council would pay for the cost of the study made by UI's Technology Research Body. The earlier Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) study cost about Rp 120 million (US$13,333, institute researcher Dradjat Hoedajanto said.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt slow to act, Sang Timur expects fresh conflict
Govt slow to act, Sang Timur expects fresh conflict President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said pluralism was a blessing for Indonesia and not a threat to national unity. However, this sentiment is apparently not shared or understood by all Indonesians. An example of this are the threats by religious extremists ahead of the Christmas celebrations.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officials told to reject gifts
Officials told to reject gifts JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) called on state officials not to accept gifts or other gratuities ahead of Christmas and New Year. In its circular issued on Wednesday, KPK leadership said Law No. 30/2002 on KPK bans state officials from receiving gratuities.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /Auto
JP/ /Auto Car sales reach record high, but still no industry after 30 years Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The year 2004 was an important one for Indonesia's "car industry", with sales expected to reach a record high of over 450,000 units, marking the sector's full recovery from the devastating impact of the late 1990s economic crisis.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rule on speed bumps needed
Rule on speed bumps needed From Warta Kota With reference to a report in Warta Kota on Dec. 14, titled Minivan drivers protest against speed bumps, I would like to convey my complaint and proposal on the same matter. I live in Bambu Apus, on the outskirts of East Jakarta, where permanent speed bumps are located not only on main roads, but also on small lanes. The bumps come in various sizes, but some are so tall that even motorcycles find it difficult to pass over them.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
A good inconsistency?
A good inconsistency? What is a good inconsistency?! For our honored Constitutional Court, that is probably the only way to describe their recent decisions. Last week, we were baffled by the court's decision to annul the Electricity Law. This week, however, we are encouraged by the court's verdict to uphold the Oil and Gas Law. Those laws govern two of the country's most important commodities.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Open highlights problems of local women shuttlers
Indonesia Open highlights problems of local women shuttlers Musthofid 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 badminton governing body, PBSI, with the persistent problem of the lackluster women's field.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fendry Ekel makes music tangible through installations
Fendry Ekel makes music tangible through installations Paul F. Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta, pfa0109@yahoo.com Did you ever wish that music were something you could touch, something that you could walk into, something that you could sense in a tactile way, not just hear? Fendry Ekel offers just such an experience in his exhibition called FEAR (Finding Everything and Realizing) currently on at Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu No.68H.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Buses, taxis to run on CNG next year
Buses, taxis to run on CNG next year Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to reduce vehicular emissions in the capital, the Jakarta administration will require all new public transportation vehicles to use only compressed natural gas (CNG) starting next year. Head of the City Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD) Kosasih Wirahadikusumah said on Wednesday a draft of a gubernatorial decree on the requirement would be finished late in January.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The popular issue blanketing the textile and clothing industry, both at home and overseas, throughout the year 2004 was the termination of the global textile quota system. Producer countries, including Indonesia, are worried that they will lose significant market share, especially to China's cheaper products, when the Multi Fiber Agreement (MFA) is terminated on Jan. 1 next year.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt rejects council election
Govt rejects council election BITUNG, North Sulawesi: The Ministry for Home Affairs has declared that the election of Bitung council leaders a month ago was invalid and therefore has to be redone. The election was invalidated as it violated a government decree that regulates the election of regional council leaders, according to a letter signed by Progo Nurjaman, the director general of Regional Autonomy at the ministry.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Assessing international school
Assessing international school I resent the insinuating tone of Rachel Davies' recent article (Parents need to analyze int'l schools, The Jakarta Post, Dec. 18). Davies' use of quotation marks around the word "international" gives the impression that she doubts that certain schools meet her criteria, which she never fully states.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, December 25, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, December 25, 2004 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:30 Sports 11:30 Christmas 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /Y-macro
JP/ /Y-macro Moderate growth continues amid signs of investment recovery The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many people in the automotive industry are really happy these days with the handsome bonuses they have received after achieving or even surpassing sales targets and other performance indicators, thanks to cheaper bank loans that fuel demand and help keep the economy humming. "It's really been a good year for us.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Women's Day observed after year of violence
Women's Day observed after year of violence The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bandung/Semarang/Makassar Rallies demanding gender equality and an end to violence against women marked the commemoration of Women's Day across the nation on Wednesday. In its statement to mark the national day, Jakarta-based Mitra Perempuan women's crisis center said that this year it recorded more cases of violence against women than the previous years.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Puteh rushed to hospital as first hearing nears Page 2
*Puteh rushed to hospital as first hearing nears Page 2 *70,000 RI workers to return to Taiwan Page 4 *Police attack Kutai Kartanegara protesters Page 5 *Spiritual materialism of the haj pilgrimage Page 6 *Govt slow to act, Sang Timur expects fresh conflict Page 8 *Sizzling Heat find no Shaq is no problem Page 9 *2005 make-or-break year for N. Korea nuke talks: Seoul Page 11 *S&P raises credit rating on bullish outlook Page 13 *Dances show energy of devotion Page 18
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Big investors keen for share in public works
Big investors keen for share in public works Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It seems that confidence in investment climate in Indonesia may have started to improve, with hundreds of potential investors, foreign and domestic, having expressed enthusiasm to participate in next month's infrastructure summit.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. DPR (1 X 30)
1. DPR (1 X 30) When will the 'play group' move up a grade? 2. TNI (1 X 32) Skepticism of military reform 3. PRESS (2 X 24) Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink it
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
No jungle camps to training militants in Malaysia: Najib
No jungle camps to training militants in Malaysia: Najib Reuters, Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok There are no jungle training camps for militants in Malaysia, Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak said on Wednesday, firing off the latest volley in a row over Muslim militants stirring up violence in southern Thailand. Thailand says it has photographs showing militants responsible for the violence being trained in hideouts in Malaysia.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. TIMOR: 2 X 11
1. TIMOR: 2 X 11 RI, E. Timor form team to probe 1999 atrocities 2. INFRASTRUCTURE: 2 X 20 Big investors keen for share in public projects 3. SURVEY: 1 X 27 Susilo's popularity slumps: Survey 4. CRASH: 2 X 23 Navy chopper plummets into river, five feared dead
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY's popularity slumps: Survey
SBY's popularity slumps: Survey Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The popularity of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has dropped sharply over the past month due to people's unmet reform expectations, according to a survey by the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI). LSI executive director Denny J.A. said here on Wednesday that Susilo's popularity had fallen from 79.7 percent in November to 66.4 percent in December. "The public want quick change.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
World Bank grants Indonesia loans to support antigraft drive
World Bank grants Indonesia loans to support antigraft drive The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank granted the government US$360 million in loans on Wednesday, part of which has been allocated specifically for the government's war against corruption. In total, some $60 million will be set aside for financial and technical support to help the government improve its efficiency and transparency, the bank's country director Andrew Steer said.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cultural center promotes understanding
Cultural center promotes understanding Rita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The relationship between India and Indonesia, Bali in particular, was established hundreds of years ago. Indian culture and religion can be clearly traced in every aspect of the life of the Balinese people, their culture, and religion. Thus, the establishment of an Indian Cultural Center in Denpasar has great significance for the people of Bali.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Husbands come first in HIV treatment
Husbands come first in HIV treatment Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When a month's dose of medicines for HIV treatment still cost around Rp 8 million (US$860) in 1997, Febri, her husband Toro and their son Sandy (not their real names), who had all contracted the HIV virus, could not afford to buy medicines for the whole family.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar leader says party to remain critical
Golkar leader says party to remain critical M. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Golkar party leader said on Wednesday that there would be no abrupt changes in relations between the House of Representatives (DPR) and the executive following the election of Vice President Jusuf Kalla as the party's new chairman.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 23, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 23, 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), until Jan. 30. * Painting by Yasco Kanehira at Alam Kulkul Jl. Pantai Kuta Legian until Jan. 31, 2005. * Exhibition of Vernacular Photographs from Padang Minang Memories, at Richard Meyer Culture Jl. Petitenget 200X, Kerobokan (Tel.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia, RI to host bio-terror summit
Australia, RI to host bio-terror summit AUSTRALIA: Australia and Indonesia will co-host a summit in February aimed at reducing the possibility of bio-terror attacks in the region, Australian Defense Minister Robert Hill said on Wednesday. The summit will also try to prevent any countries in the region from "inadvertently" assisting with the development of biological weapons elsewhere, Hill said in a statement.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
BRI leads Jakarta stock gainers
BRI leads Jakarta stock gainers Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesian stocks advanced after Standard & Poor's raised the country's credit rating, citing declining debt and increased stability in Southeast Asia's largest economy. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia led gains. "The ratings upgrade lowers the risk premium for investing in Indonesian assets," said Alvin Pattisahusiwa, who helps manage the equivalent of US$322 million for Fortis Investments in Jakarta.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists reported for defamation
Activists reported for defamation ROKAN HULU, Riau: The Regent of Rokan Hulu, Ramlan Zas Datuk Tumenggung, on Wednesday reported several anti-graft activists to police for alleged defamation. The official report was handed over by Ramlan's lawyer, Abdul Haris Rusli, to the deputy chief of Rokan Hulu police Adj. Sr. Comr. Budi Susilo at the latter's office.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five feared killed in air crash ahead of Susilo's Papua visit
Five feared killed in air crash ahead of Susilo's Papua visit Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura A Navy helicopter crashed in the mountains of Nabire regency, Papua province, amid bad weather on Wednesday, and all five people on board were feared dead, police said. The ill-fated Bell 212 chopper was making a test flight as part of preparations for a planned visit on Saturday by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to Nabire for Christmas celebrations with local residents.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
The exhausting legal journey
The exhausting legal journey From Media Indonesia Law enforcement in Indonesia is like a long and exhausting journey with no certainty in sight. Law becomes a commodity most demanded by wealthy and powerful buyers, while its enforcers can be so directed that justice is exchanged for money and pleasure. The law becomes bland, vague and hard to digest for the rich and powerful but it gets simple, smooth and easily applicable when ordinary people are involved.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on Dec. 22
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on Dec. 22 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,425 75 135,000 Adhi Karya 625 50 6,642,000 Adira Dinamika 2,625 25 129,000 AGIS Tbk 100 0 25,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 155 10 72,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,075 0 1,722,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
SME help, investment top govt's platform
SME help, investment top govt's platform Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With macroeconomic stability almost in check, the government will emphasize microeconomic policies such as empowering small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and improving Indonesia's investment climate.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former West Java governor accused of bribing councillors
Former West Java governor accused of bribing councillors Yuli Tri Suwarni and Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, Mataram Former West Java governor Nuriana has been accused of bribing all 100 members of the previous provincial legislative council to cover up his alleged role in a Rp 224 billion (US$24.8 million) graft case.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali in holiday spirit
Bali in holiday spirit Visitors who plan to spend Christmas or New Year in Bali will not be disappointed, as local and international hotels have lit up their facilities with holiday fare. Bali Intercontinental Resort in Jimbaran, for instance, has in store a number of Christmas activities and celebrations. Intercontinental public relations director Keke Hidayat said the hotel had planned a special Christmas Eve celebration for dozens of orphans from Klungkung.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/YEAREND
JP/14/YEAREND No place to go but up for RI music in 2005 Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Little, if anything, very exciting emerged on the local popular music scene in 2004. It was so lame and dull that perhaps the "highlight" of the whole year was when then presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono sang rock group Jamrud's old hit Pelangi Di Matamu (The Rainbow in Your Eyes) on every possible occasion.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puteh rushed to hospital as first hearing nears
Puteh rushed to hospital as first hearing nears Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Anticorruption Court scheduled the first hearing for his graft case, Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh was rushed to the hospital with an unspecified ailment in the wee hours of Wednesday. His legal counsel, O.C. Kaligis, said Puteh was taken to the M.H. Thamrin hospital in Salemba, Central Jakarta, due to asthma. However, Dr.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Body of missing student found intact
Body of missing student found intact BOGOR: After four days of searching, a search and rescue team found the remains of Dwi Haryanti, 23, one of three students and a local guide who were swept away by a flash food while crossing Bogor's Ciandong River on Saturday afternoon. His body, which was reportedly intact, was found by locals about 10 kilometers from the scene at about 12:30 p.m. Earlier, the team found the head of a woman they thought was Dwi's.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta fans barred from match in Surabaya
Jakarta fans barred from match in Surabaya ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Supporters of Persija Jakarta have been barred from entering Surabaya for fears that they could trigger a riot with local supporters of Persebaya. The Persebaya-Persija meeting on Thursday at the Tambaksari Stadium will be the last and decisive match in the Indonesian premier soccer league. But Persija will not have the support of their fans.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt stops issuing licenses for crowded airlines industry
Govt stops issuing licenses for crowded airlines industry Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to stop issuing operating licenses for new airlines because it says there is already enough competition in the industry. Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa said on Wednesday that with the current growth of passengers, the existing 22 airlines and 35 air charter services were more than enough to cover demand. "If the growth enables more airlines, we'll see.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Al Azhar, 'president' of Free Riau
Al 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. This arrogance is why freeing Riau from Jakarta's control often crosses his mind.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trial on Bojong dump clash begins
Trial on Bojong dump clash begins Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta The trials of 17 defendants of the Nov. 22 bloody clash in Bojong garbage treatment facility, Bogor regency, started on Wednesday at the Cibinong District Court. In the trial that took place in three sessions, the defendants were charged with violating Article 170 of the Criminal Code on violent behavior.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Having received notice from an eavesdropping national ally of a potential terrorist attack against upmarket hotels in Indonesia -- particularly those of the Hilton brand -- authorities upgraded tourist warnings for the second time in 24 hours.
Thu, 23 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, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Corruption and democracy
Corruption and democracy From Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono declared Dec. 9 Anticorruption Day for the purpose of waging a war against corruption. On several occasions he even said he would direct the corruption eradication movement himself. Indonesia belongs to the group of most corrupt countries, occupying top place on Transparency International's corruption list. This has been due to the lack of serious attempts to fight corruption, with no punishments imposed in major cases.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sakeh set for 2-year outing in Germany
Sakeh set for 2-year outing in Germany Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) will send Ahmad Sumarsono Sakeh to Germany next month for a two-year training program as part of Indonesia's bid to enhance its medal prospects at 2006 Asian Games. Sakeh gave Jakarta a gold medal in the men's 200-meter and 400-meter runs at the National Games (PON) in Palembang in September.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bojong case trial begins, Komnas Ham blames project
Bojong case trial begins, Komnas Ham blames project Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Bogor/Jakarta The trials of 17 defendants of the Nov. 22 bloody clash in Bojong garbage treatment facility, Bogor regency, started on Wednesday at the Cibinong District Court. In the trial that took place in three sessions, the defendants were charged with violating Article 170 of the Criminal Code on violent behavior.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police attack anti-regent protesters
Police attack anti-regent protesters Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Tenggarong Police officers violently broke up a picket inside the Kutai Kartanegara regental administration compound here on Wednesday, beating several picketers who were camping out to protest the appointment of an acting regent. Seven picketers were hurt in the incident with at least one hospitalized for serious injuries. The police arrested 50 others for questioning but later released them.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Workers demand higher wage hike
Workers demand higher wage hike JAKARTA: Hundreds of workers took part in a rally in front of City Hall on Tuesday, demanding the administration to increase the monthly minimum wage to Rp 759,953 (US$81.72) for 2005. "The already approved Rp 711,983 wage is insufficient to meet our needs," shouted the protesters. The figure Rp 759,953 is the official minimum cost of living allowance (KHM), according to the calculations done recently by the manpower ministry.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Workers protest firm arbitrariness
Workers protest firm arbitrariness MEDAN, North Sumatra: Leaders of a union on Wednesday reported alleged arbitrariness by plantation company PT Tolan Tiga Indonesia to Medan councillors. The management of the Belgium-owned company had removed three union leaders from their respective positions at the company's headquarters in Medan after they demanded annual bonuses, said M.B. Natalwood, the chairman of the Indonesian Staff Union at the company.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Big-time criminals escape Cirebon prison
Big-time criminals escape Cirebon prison Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Three big-time criminals escaped from Cirebon Prison at dawn on Wednesday, fueling people's concern over security at the prison. The three criminals escaped the prison between 4 to 5 a.m in the morning by cutting metal bars on the prison cell's ventilation window. The prison warden, Sihabudin, confirmed the incident and said that his men had secured some evidence including two hacksaw blades and several sarongs.
Thu, 23 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, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police blamed for intelligence failures
Police blamed for intelligence failures Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post Public enemy No. 1 and bombing fugitive Azahari bin Husin had worked undetected in a building near the Australian Embassy to plan the Sept. 9 attack, a top police officer said on Wednesday. Speaking at a round table seminar on police intelligence, National Police detective chief Comr. Gen.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Korean school staffer stands trial
Korean school staffer stands trial Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public affairs manager of the Korean International School in Ceger, East Jakarta, Kim Il-Kim, 47, stood trial at the East Jakarta District Court on Wednesday for allegedly having ordered five workers to damage property of others. The five, who are still at large, allegedly uprooted the fence of the land owned by Santoso Pranajaya, which is located next to the school.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Transportation Council yet to be acknowledged
Transportation Council yet to be acknowledged Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly elected members of the Jakarta Transportation Council regrets Governor Sutiyoso's reluctance in their inauguration although they had been selected three months ago. "We have received complaints from the public about traffic congestion, the busway and road projects but we can do nothing because we haven't been inaugurated," said council member Dedi Suhardadi during a gathering recently.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/ICHSAN
JP/20/ICHSAN Ichsan Malik fights for peace A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Ambon city was like a ghost town a year after major sectarian violence erupted in 1999. Markets and streets were deserted, ruined buildings could be seen down nearly every street and the sound of weapons and bombs could be heard sporadically across the city. Thousands of people had been killed in the year-long conflict and hundreds of thousands more displaced.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Badminton (48) - 42 pts 7cols 1line (1x49)
1. Badminton (48) - 42 pts 7cols 1line (1x49) Indonesia Open highlights problems of local women shuttlers 2. Puteh (40) - 48 pts 3cols 3lines (3x18) Puteh rushed to hospital as 1st hearing nears 3. Susul (20) - 32 pts 3cols 1lines (1x24) Bojong clash trial begins 4. Newmont (36) - 36 pts 2cols 3lines (3x14) Newspaper report sheds more light on Newmont case 5. HIV (40) - 36 pts 5cols 1line (1x35) Husbands come first in HIV treatment --- 5. Photo 2 pieces 6. Oddworld 7. Ad- 1 piece
Thu, 23 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.22
Rupiah Rates Dec.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,523.10 6,752.59 7,176.06 7,099.41 Brunei dollar 1 5,988.17 5,375.10 5,711.93 5,651.17 Canadian dollar 1 8,000.65 7,181.24 7,631.58 7,550.07 Swiss franc 1 8,505.85 7,635.70 8,113.47 8,027.88 Danish krone 1 1,766.03 1,584.76 1,684.56 1,666.16 Euro 1 13,123.45 11,783.52 12,518.06 12,388.73 Poundsterling 1 18,946.71 17,012.02 18,072.69 17,885.76 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,262.24 1,133.41 1,204.02 1,191.63...