Archive: 27 December 2004
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Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Thai PM's Muslim insurgency blame game a blunder: analysts
Thai PM's Muslim insurgency blame game a blunder: analystsMichael Mathes Agence France-Presse/BangkokThe Thai premier's attempt to shift blame onto Malaysia and Indonesia for his failure to quell an Islamic insurgency in southern Thailand was a blunder that threatened regional ties, analysts warned.
Mon, 27 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
TV Program: Monday, December 27, 2004
TV Program: Monday, December 27, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 p.m.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Two strong men in Jakarta
Two strong men in Jakarta Indonesian Vice-President Jusuf Kalla's election as chairman of the Golkar party introduces an element of drama into the country's political scene in the early days of the President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Malpractice cases in 2004
Malpractice 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Inmate suspected of running drug ring
Inmate suspected of running drug ring BANDUNG, West Java: Following the arrest of six suspected drug dealers over the weekend, the Bandung Police announced they suspected an inmate was controlling the city's drug trade from inside prison.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Two die in Cikampek toll road accident
Two die in Cikampek toll road accident JAKARTA: Two people died instantly, while two others were seriously injured in an accident at Kilometer 51 on the Jakarta- Cikampek toll road near East Karawang on Saturday at around 4:20 a.m.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Councillors shoulder great hopes of all Jakartans
Councillors shoulder great hopes of all JakartansBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The April 5 legislative election found Jakartans differing from the rest of the country over who should represent them in the legislative body.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Asia devastated as over 10,000 killed, missing
Asia devastated as over 10,000 killed, missingAgencies, ColomboThe world's biggest earthquake in 40 years hit South and Southeast Asia on Sunday, unleashing a tsunami that crashed into Sri Lanka and India and swamped tourist isles in Thailand and the Maldives, killing more than 10,000 people.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Puteh's trial a test for war on corruption
Puteh's trial a test for war on corruptionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government's anti-graft campaign will be put to the test on Monday, when Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh goes on trial for alleged graft involving Rp 4 billion (US$440,000) in state...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/1/quake
JP/1/quakeHuge quake, tsunami rattle Aceh, 2,000 killed The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh/Jayapura/MedanThe morning after Christmas brought tragedy to Aceh and North Sumatra, as well as to Asian countries bordering the Indian Ocean, when a devastating earthquake wreaked havoc with massive tsunamis that...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/5/LONGSOR
JP/5/LONGSORRiau-Sumatra highway cut by landslidePuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru The main highway between the provinces of Riau and West Sumatra was cut on Friday by a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Kampar regency over the past week.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/20/intro
JP/20/intro Year of historical events brings Indonesia new challenges The Jakarta Post/JakartaTime seems to be ticking faster -- as it always seems to in the final months of the year -- until the deafening blares of trumpets and blinding flashes of fireworks will close 2004.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Civil disobedience against graft
Civil disobedience against graftFrom Koran TempoIt is not so hard to eliminate corruption if every member of society is committed to the cause, such as when we are asked for money for identity cards (KTP) and driver's licenses (SIM).
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
table for bank
table for bank Performance of some of top banks --------------------------------------------------- Profit NIM --------------------------------------------------- 2004* 2003** 2004* 2003** --------------------------------------------------- BRI Rp 4.3t Rp 2.7t 11.7% 9.2% Danamon Rp 2.3t Rp 1.0t 6.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
The revolution has begun on Jakarta's streets
The revolution has begun on Jakarta's streetsDamar 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.
Mon, 27 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...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Burglaries, robberies, keep rising
Burglaries, robberies, keep risingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Residents are advised to remain on the alert and to take steps to protect their property and loved ones, as the crime figures continue to rise in Greater Jakarta.
Mon, 27 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Authorities fiddle while Jakarta continues to burn
Authorities fiddle while Jakarta continues to burnUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt was only recently that Marsudi, 33, and his family were able to find a new place to live -- in a crowded neighborhood in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Corruption and democracy
Corruption and democracyFrom 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
The country's rich natural resources endangered
The country's rich natural resources endangeredMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high ranking official with the (then) Trade and Industry Ministry was clearly puzzled when a journalist asked for his comment about a number of companies accused of polluting a river in West Java.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 27, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 27, 2004Exhibitions* 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Bomb attacks could be done at anytime, anywhere
Bomb attacks could be done at anytime, 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Bring back our literacy in local dialects
Bring back our literacy in local dialectsAtmakusumah, Jakarta How many times in a week, or even in a day, is it that I stumble in a conversation in my own national language, Bahasa Indonesia. I realize at such moments that I am unable to finish my sentence because I could only find the proper words...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
table for investment
table for investmentElements needed to start a business ------------------------------------------------------------- RI Malaysia Thailand Vietnam India ------------------------------------------------------------- Number of procedures 12 9 8 11 11 Time (days) 150 30 33 56 89 Cost (% per kapita)...
Mon, 27 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
'Some don't make enough to eat'
'Some don't make enough to eat' A recent increase in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas and high octane fuels sparked protests by people concerned over the possibility of steep price increases for other fuels next year, which also would cause the prices of basic commodities to rise.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/ /Bank
JP/ /BankBanks enjoy strong profit, but intermediary role still weakDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post/JakartaBusiness-wise, the banking industry is in for probably the best year of showing since the crisis.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Ciputat to build integrated bus terminal
Ciputat to build integrated bus terminal JAKARTA: Tangerang regency administration will build an integrated bus terminal in Ciputat next year to handle the current crowded and traffic-congested area. The terminal is expected to serve intra-city buses and inter-city buses.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
The Anti-corruption campaign
The Anti-corruption campaign A number of politicians from the House of Representatives (DPR) have commented positively on President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's declaration on Dec. 9 to crack down on corruption.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/5/KAKAK
JP/5/KAKAKWhite cockatoo population dwindlingIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya The population of White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) in North Maluku is dwindling due to uncontrolled poaching. More than 500 of them are traded in Jakarta and other places annually, say an environmental group.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Skepticism of military reform
Skepticism of military reformTiarma 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Bigger steps toward accelerating Asian integration
Bigger steps toward accelerating Asian integrationEric Teo Chu Cheow, China Daily, Asia News Network, BeijingThe recent Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit held in Vientiane, Laos on November 28-30, could have broken new ground in Asian integration and community-building.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Death toll from Asian quake, tidal waves rises to 8,467
Death toll from Asian quake, tidal waves rises to 8,467 Death toll: Sri Lanka: 3,225 India: 2,447 Indonesia: 2,439 Thailand: 310 Malaysia: 29 Maldives: 15 Bangladesh: 2 Total: 8,467
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
1. ROUNDUP: heading already made
1. ROUNDUP: heading already made 2. ACEH: 3 x 14 Massive quake rattles Aceh, 2,400 killed 3. CEMEX: 1 X 36 Cemex ceases legal battle: Minister
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Council takes vow of silence
Council takes vow of silenceMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang In protest against the regulation on protocol and financial affairs of councillors, Tangerang Legislative Council members are to form an ojek (motorcycle taxi) convoy to drive to the office on Monday and not speak a word the whole...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
When will the 'play group' move up a grade?
When will the 'play group' move up a grade?Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman Wahid had such a difficult time finding a polite word to describe the House of Representatives that, back in 2001, he called it a "kindergarten".
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Neighborly tempers
Neighborly tempers For four decades, the amity between members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been the bedrock of the region's vibrancy. ASEAN leaders became "cronies", with their personal bonds ensuing much given-and-take within relationships, allowing disagreements to...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Cemex ceases legal battle: Minister
Cemex ceases legal battle: MinisterUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Mexican cement giant Cemex SA has agreed to suspend a law suit it had filed against the government in a protracted dispute regarding cement producer PT Semen Gresik, a senior minister said.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Residents protest garbage dump
Residents protest garbage dump BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Hundreds of residents of West Telukbetung blocked off access to the local dump over the weekend to protest what they said was pollution caused by the dump.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Improving the dreadful
Improving the dreadful state of transportationFrom Warta KotaWith the frequent reports of fatal road accidents, in which vehicles drive into oncoming traffic, causing head-on collisions, I would like to suggest that median strips be built to prevent further mishaps.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Grandma Ponirah, 'becak' driver
Grandma Ponirah, 'becak' driver Ponirah, 55, a mother of six children and grandmother to two, is no ordinary woman. The woman from Jeblog village, Kasihan district, Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, sports a crew cut and is of solid build, the muscles of her biceps and forearms clearly defined.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Managing waste properly
Managing waste properlyFrom Koran TempoI 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
;JP;REN;
;JP;REN; ANPAf..r.. JSX-stock-yearender Despite weak law enforcement, RI stocks shine JP/13/JSXDespite weak law enforcement, RI stocks shine Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta stock market made headlines in the nation's media nearly every week this year with its record-high...
Mon, 27 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...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Affected countries
Affected countriesDeath toll:Sri Lanka: 3,225 India: 2,447 Indonesia: 4,185 Thailand: 310 Malaysia: 29 Maldives: 15 Bangladesh: 2
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Anti-graft ruling to shift burden of proof
Anti-graft ruling to shift burden of proofMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is making a breakthrough in its anticorruption campaign with the drafting of a regulation that will shift the burden of proof to suspects.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Malls packed with shoppers as new year gears up
Malls packed with shoppers as new year gears upDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post/JakartaVarious promotions offered by malls and shopping centers across the capital have prompted Jakartans to spend their time there during the holiday season after Christmas Day and ahead of the New Year.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Quilt painting, an alternstive art
Quilt painting, an alternstive artDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta For a beginner like Ratna, the idea of doing a watercolor or oil painting can be daunting.So the 36-year-old decided to go to a workshop on quilt painting that she thought would be interesting."I cannot paint.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Councillors face uphill battle against graft charges
Councillors face uphill battle against graft chargesA'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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Extreme weather, disaster wreak destruction in Asia
Extreme weather, disaster wreak destruction in AsiaHelen Rowe , Agence France-Press/DhakaNatural disasters and extreme weather -- from quakes and floods to some of the worst typhoons in decades -- claimed 4,000 lives and left a US$22 billion trail of destruction across Asia in 2004.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/5/PILKADA
JP/5/PILKADACandidates gear up for June electionsOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Candidates vying for top posts in the direct elections for heads of regional governments in Lampung province are confused over which political party to register with, as each party has its own...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Woman stabbed in rape attempt
Woman stabbed in rape attempt JAKARTA: Eka Sulistyowati, 22, a fish vendor at Ciputat Market, Tangerang regency, was severely wounded after another vendor Dedi stabbed her several times in a rape attempt at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday as the market was opening.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Regional autonomy makes little headway
Regional autonomy makes little headwayRidwan 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...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Tsunami sweeps Sumatra
Tsunami sweeps SumatraThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jayapura/Medan The morning after Christmas brought tragedy to Aceh and North Sumatra, as well as to Asian countries bordering the Indian Ocean, when a devastating earthquake wreaked havoc with massive tsunamis that swept through towns, villages and...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
The exhausting legal journey
The exhausting legal journeyFrom 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...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Disaster spells freedom for 500 convicts
Disaster spells freedom for 500 convictsAgencies, JakartaHundreds of prisoners escaped from Indonesian and Sri Lankan jails when a tsunami triggered by a massive earthquake in Aceh province knocked down their walls on Sunday.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Extreme weather and disaster wreak death and destruction in Asia
Extreme weather and disaster wreak death and destruction in Asia Helen Rowe Agence France-Press/DhakaNatural disasters and extreme weather -- from quakes and floods to some of the worst typhoons in decades including the deadly tsunami on Sunday -- claimed over 19,000 lives and left a scores of...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Ciputra Surya, Sampoerna tie up
Ciputra Surya, Sampoerna tie up JAKARTA: PT Ciputra Surya, Indonesia's third- largest real estate developer by value, signed an agreement with a unit of PT H.M. Sampoerna to jointly develop a project in Indonesia's East Java province.According to the Dec.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Megawati's last stand came too late
Megawati's last stand came too lateFabiola 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
What's wrong with RI's development planners?
What's wrong with RI's development planners?Budhi Santoso, Jakarta The Indonesian economic crisis of 1998 provoked a number of practitioners and critics to review national development planning systems that had been implemented for 30 years during the New Order era.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Year-end Special Edition
Year-end Special Edition Three elections made 2004 the year of elections here -- no doubt about that. The legislative election on April 5 saw nearly 150 million Indonesians choose 550 members of the House of Representatives and 128 members of the newly established Regional Representatives Council.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Officers to face the music
Officers to face the musicThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police investigators are set to hold a disciplinary hearing, which could spell the dismissal of 16 officers alleged to have received bribes during the Bank BNI scandal investigation. Detective chief Comr. Gen.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Malls packed with shoppers as New Year approaches
Malls packed with shoppers as New Year approachesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Various promotions offered by malls and shopping centers across the capital have prompted Jakartans to spend their time there during the holiday season after Christmas Day and ahead of the New Year.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
*Tsunamis: Devastating tidal waves born deep in the ocean Page 2
*Tsunamis: Devastating tidal waves born deep in the ocean Page 2 *Ba'asyir group expands across country Page 3 *City urged to revise miscalculated budget Page 4 *Shaq enjoys Christmas with victory over Lakers Page 5 *What's wrong with RI's development planners Page 6 *Start 2005 with a revitalized...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Disorganized waste management takes its toll, again
Disorganized waste management takes its toll, againBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Incidents surrounding garbage disposal opened and closed the year 2004.Residents of Cilincing, North Jakarta, witnessed the death of thousands of fish in their fish ponds following the Jakarta...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Ba'asyir group spreads wing
Ba'asyir group spreads wingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan An Islamic extremist group led by elderly cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, currently standing trial in Jakarta on terror charges, has established dozens of new branches in at least eight provinces across Indonesia.
Mon, 27 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...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
The exhausting legal journey
The exhausting legal journeyFrom 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...
Mon, 27 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
From ASEAN+3 to Asia-Europe
From ASEAN+3 to Asia-EuropeBunn Nagara, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia From regionalization, a process in which countries within a region cooperate and integrate over a range of issues, comes inter-regionalism.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
The nail trap
The nail trapFrom Kompas We were riding on our motorcycle on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta late on Nov. 13 when our rear tire got a puncture near Pesing area. Some ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers in the area said that tire repair workshop owners spread various kinds of nails over the road to boost...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Corruption and democracy
Corruption and democracyFrom 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
House's internal
House's internal conflict harmfulFrom KompasThe protracted conflict in the House of Representatives between the Nationhood Coalition and the People's Coalition has remained unresolved. This problem is doing considerable harm to public interests because the House has been rendered unproductive, with...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
RP rebels vow to step up attacks
RP rebels vow to step up attacksPHILIPPINES: Communist rebels on Sunday vowed to step up attacks and the revolutionary struggle in the Philippines as they marked the 36th anniversary of the founding of the underground movement.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
City urged to revise its miscalculated budget
City urged to revise its miscalculated budgetBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With less than one week before the Dec. 31 budget deadline, the city administration has been told to fix an error in the draft budget that could cause a deficit of about Rp 1.2 trillion (US$133.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Global's auditors may lose licenses over suspected accounting cover-ups
Global's auditors may lose licenses over suspected accounting cover-upsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government may revoke the operating license of accounting firms that audited the financial accounts of troubled Bank Global Internasional if they are proven to have committed...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSInmate suspected of running drug ringBANDUNG, West Java: Following the arrest of six suspected drug dealers over the weekend, the Bandung Police announced they suspected an inmate was controlling the city's drug trade from inside prison.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
LG Electronics considers making LCD, plasma TV in Indonesia
LG Electronics considers making LCD, plasma TV in IndonesiaSouth Korea's LG Electronics (LGE) aspires to attain the rank of global top 3 in the rapidly growing digital display and media sector by 2007. Global demand for plasma televisions alone is estimated to expand to 12 million units by 2007...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Start 2005 with a refreshed old PC
Start 2005 with a refreshed old PCZatni Arbi, Contributor/Jakarta Now that Christmas is over and work pressure must be a bit lighter, it is perhaps the best -- and the last -- opportunity to restore your PC to its level of performance when the operating system was first set up and before all those...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
1. Reaction (45) - 48 pts 3cols 2lines (2x18)
1. Reaction (45) - 48 pts 3cols 2lines (2x18) World offers aid to Asian quake victims 2. Tidal (40) - 36 pts 5cols 1line (1x35)Tsunamis: Deadly waves born in the sea3. Jail (23) - 28 pts 2cols 2lines (2x20) Tsunami spells freedom for 500 convicts 4.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
JP/13/Y-Invest
JP/13/Y-InvestInvestment climate still weak; brighter outlook aheadDadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite all the efforts to help revive the business climate here, little improvement has been made this year as direct investment remains weak and is struggling to get back to the pre- crisis...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Year-end Special Edition
Year-end Special EditionThree elections made 2004 the year of elections here -- no doubt about that. The legislative election on April 5 saw nearly 150 million Indonesians choose 550 members of the House of Representatives and 128 members of the newly established Regional Representatives Council.
Mon, 27 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...
Mon, 27 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
S.Korea to double rice imports
S.Korea to double rice imports SEOUL: South Korea has agreed to double rice imports to extend a World Trade Organization (WTO) accord that allows Seoul a grace period of staying out of market-opening, news reports said Sunday.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Quake, tsunami devastate Asia, 7,459 dead
Quake, tsunami devastate Asia, 7,459 dead Agencies ColomboThe world's biggest earthquake in 40 years hit South and Southeast Asia on Sunday, unleashing a tsunami that crashed into Sri Lanka and India and swamped tourist isles in Thailand and the Maldives, killing 7,459 people.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Human rights enforcement remains a far off hope
Human rights enforcement remains a far off hopeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The year 2004 was capped by the appointment of Indonesia's senior diplomat, Makarim Wibisono, as head of the United Nation's Human Rights Commission for the next year.Starting Jan.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Special Yearender Section
Special Yearender Section Starting today, The Jakarta Post is running a special year-end section from page 13 through page 20. In today's edition, we take a look back at the national and city scenes of 2003.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
World scrambles to offer aid for Asian quake victims
World scrambles to offer aid for Asian quake victims Agence France-Presse ParisGovernments and aid organizations around the world scrambled to offer aid and technical help on Sunday after the devastating quake and tidal waves that killed thousands of people in Asia.
Mon, 27 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.
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
House told to OK chopper deal
House told to OK chopper dealKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives and the government look set to revive their debate over the procurement of Russian-made MI-17 helicopters following an official request from Defense Minister Juwono Sudarsono for resumption of the...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Johannes Simbolon
Johannes Simbolon The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The nation's mining industry, which has been mired in problems during the past six years, has yet to see the light at the end of tunnel, experts say.For decades, the industry enjoyed peace and growth during the authoritarian regime of former president...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
KL cuts duties to meet AFTA obligations
KL cuts duties to meet AFTA obligationsAntara/Kyodo, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia announced Friday that it will slash import duties on motorcars from other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to 20 percent from as much as 190 percent from January next year in a long-awaited move to...
Mon, 27 Dec 2004
Petronas expands in Thailand
Petronas expands in Thailand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's national oil company said it will expand its investments in Thailand by buying the Thai operations of Kuwaiti Petroleum International, which operates over 117 gasoline stations across the country.