Archive: 29 December 2004
109 articles found
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
2004: a year of mediocrity for local films
2004: a year of mediocrity for local filmsJoko 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...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Activists protest team for Munir
Activists protest team for Munir JAKARTA: A group of rights activists lamented on Tuesday the government-sanctioned fact-finding team that will probe the death of rights campaigner Munir, which they claim was powerless.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Tsunami damage above $13.6b
Tsunami damage above $13.6bThe tsunami catastrophe in South Asia has caused economic damage in excess of 10 billion euros ($13.6 billion), a risk research expert at Munich Re, the world's largest reinsurer, was quoted as saying on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
National Games grim state of national sports
National Games grim state of national sportsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta regained the overall championship by winning the most medals at this year's 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang, South Sumatra.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
City expects tax surplus to boost 2005 budget
City expects tax surplus to boost 2005 budgetBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The last-minute shenanigans over the 2005 city draft budget continued on Tuesday, with the Jakarta administration saying total spending was now projected to rise Rp 170 billion (US$18.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Buyat residents withdraw lawsuit
Buyat residents withdraw lawsuit JAKARTA: Three Buyat Bay residents have withdrawn a US$543 million civil lawsuit filed against PT Newmont Minahasa Raya for allegedly causing heavy metal poisoning."The residents -- Rasit Rahman, Masna Stirman and Juhira Ratubane -- have officially acknowledged and...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
The future of corruption eradication
The future of corruption eradication Saldi IsraLecturer at Andalas University's School of Law in Padang and recipient of the 2004 Bung Hatta Anti-Corruption AwardThe year 2004 will soon leave us. Aside from the successful legislative and presidential elections, this year marked an important point...
Wed, 29 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.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
* Three die in landslides in Central Java Page 4
* Three die in landslides in Central Java Page 4 * Jakarta's parcel business slows down Page 5 * People's assembly a gift for Susilo Page 6 * Research yields clues to why hair turns gray Page 7 * Rough weather claims Sydney-Hobart leaders Page 8 * String of attacks in Iraq kill 42 Page 9 * Govt...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Former Thai paradise island is now paradise lost
Former Thai paradise island is now paradise lostAgencies, Phi Phi Island, Khao Lak, ThailandThailand's one-time paradise island of Phi Phi is now paradise lost.Two days after a wall of water smashed into the holiday island from both sides, rescuers on Tuesday were still retrieving bloated corpses...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
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Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Dompet Dhuafa Republika 128 000 4397 839 Bank Mandiri
Dompet Dhuafa Republika 128 000 4397 839 Bank Mandiri Ciputat branch, 676 030194 7 BCA Ciputat Mega Mall 004 002 990 7 Bank Syariah MandiriDompet Kemanusiaan Media Indonesia 309 300 7979 BCA Kedoya BaruKotak Pundi Amal SCTV 084 266 2000 BCA Wisma AsiaKompas Media Nusantara 001 007 55555 1001 BNI...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Agency goes after city's litterers
Agency goes after city's litterers JAKARTA: The East Jakarta sanitation agency seized on Tuesday the ID cards of 130 people caught littering within a two-hour operation around Cawang and Jatinegara districts.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Performing arts 2004: Flashback to a varied year
Performing arts 2004: Flashback to a varied yearHelly Minarti, Contributor/Jakarta Judging from the frequency, scale and variety of events held throughout the year, 2004 seemed to be fruitful for Indonesian performing arts.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Indonesia's economic fundamentals after fuel price hike
Indonesia's economic fundamentals after fuel price hikeDavid E. SumualIndonesia's financial markets have been shaky in recent weeks, raising scores of questions about the country's economic fundamentals.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Govt asks ADB, World Bank for help to rebuild infrastructure
Govt asks ADB, World Bank for help to rebuild infrastructureRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government will ask the Asian Development Bank and World Bank for their financial support to help rebuild infrastructure in Aceh, severely-damaged by a massive earthquake and tsunami.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Bambang PS Brodjonegoro
Bambang PS Brodjonegoro Department of Economics, University of Indonesia The period of severe economic crisis that has prevailed for the last six years might be over, what with continuing macroeconomic stability, indicated by modest economic growth and a controllable inflation rate.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Asian economy seen wounded but not sunk by tsunami tragedy
Asian economy seen wounded but not sunk by tsunami tragedyShaun Tandon, Agence France-Presse/Tokyo The tsunamis that ravaged the coasts of the Indian Ocean inflicted at least hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and will likely force a rethink of 2005 spending priorities, economists said on...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
JP/
JP/ Dompet Dhuafa Republika 128 000 4397 839 Bank Mandiri Ciputat branch, 676 030194 7 BCA Ciputat Mega Mall 004 002 990 7 Bank Syariah MandiriDompet Kemanusiaan Media Indonesia 309 300 7979 BCA Kedoya BaruKotak Pundi Amal SCTV 084 266 2000 BCA Wisma AsiaKompas Media Nusantara 001 007 55555 1001...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
RI extends rice import ban until June
RI extends rice import ban until June The government extended a ban on rice imports until June next year, as good harvests earlier this year have boosted rice stocks to a level sufficient to meet national demand, said a senior official on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Love-hate maids
Love-hate maidsMost people have a mixed feeling for foreign maids. Maids are almost an indispensable commodity in many families, even progressively taking over the job functions of their employers' wives.You can count your luck if you have chosen a good one, but not everyone is that fortunate.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Papuan assembly also a gift for the President
Papuan assembly also a gift for the PresidentChristine Susanna Tjhin, Jakarta President Susilo's decision to spend Christmas in Papua (Dec. 26, 2004) may well be a very sympathetic yearly ritual. And the recently signed presidential regulation on the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP) has been...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
KPK says 61 vie
KPK says 61 vie for advisory seats JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Tuesday that 61 candidates have passed administrative selection to become members of the commission's advisory team.The candidates were selected from 177 applicants who were required to submit essays.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
A generation of young Asians lost in an epic disaster
A generation of young Asians lost in an epic disasterS. Srinivasan, Associated Press/Cuddalore, IndiaThe buzz of grim conversation in the darkened morgue was broken by a man's shriek as the small body was lowered on a bed. "My son, my king!" wailed Venkatesh, hugging the limp shrouded bundle.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
JP/4/longsor
JP/4/longsorThree die, houses damaged in landslides Slamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/PurworejoLandslides have hit three regencies in Central Java and Yogyakarta, leaving at least three people dead and dozens of houses damaged, officials and residents said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Meulaboh and other Aceh's western coast see no life
Meulaboh and other Aceh's western coast see no lifeThe Jakarta Post Medan/JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla estimated the death toll in the tidal waves that swept northern Sumatra could reach 25,000 as more signs of massive destruction along the Aceh west coast emerged on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
No place to go but up for RI music in 2005
No place to go but up for RI music in 2005Hera 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...
Wed, 29 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...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Malaysia stuns RI 2-1
Malaysia stuns RI 2-1Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia was dealt a shock 2-1 defeat to Malaysia in the first semifinal match in the Tiger Cup soccer competition at the Bung Karno Stadium here on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Cars now smarter, but drivers must still use their heads
Cars now smarter, but drivers must still use their headsZatni Arbi, Contributor/Jakarta We were traveling in the center lane of the Jakarta-Merak toll road. Suddenly, the white BMW 3-Series in front of us veered sharply to the left and slammed into the metal guard rail.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Theresia Sufa
Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/BogorBogor District Court opened on Tuesday the trial of incumbent deputy mayor, Mochamad Sahid, who has been accused of embezzling Rp 8.85 billion (US$2.09 million) of Bogor council funds in 2002, when he was the council's speaker.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Equipment needed to forecast future tsunami
Equipment needed to forecast future tsunamiAbdul Khalik and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bandung The government needs to invest in more equipment and must conduct more research in earthquake-prone areas nationwide to better monitor earthquakes activity.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Indonesia-EU relations: Stage set for big leap in the year 2005
Indonesia-EU relations: Stage set for big leap in the year 2005Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia, the world's fourth-most populous nation, and the world's most powerful regional grouping, the European Union (EU), opened a new chapter in their bilateral relations in 2004 by...
Wed, 29 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.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Aceh inmates flee prison to save their lives
Aceh inmates flee prison to save their livesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government said on Tuesday hundreds of inmates serving time in prisons in tsunami-ravaged Aceh had fled prison to save their lives during the disaster, which killed thousands of people.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Indonesian economics: Old habits die hard
Indonesian economics: Old habits die hardSatish MishraHead/Chief Adviser of UNSFIR (UNSFIR is a joint project between the government of Indonesia and the United Nations Development Program)Wherever you look -- in national daily newspapers, in academic journals, at ministerial seminars, at...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Another council faces graft probe
Another council faces graft probe PURWOKERTO, Central Java: All 45 members of the previous Banyumas legislative council will face an investigation into their alleged role in a Rp 5 billion (US$555,555) corruption case, police said on Tuesday.Banyumas Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 29 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.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Indonesia is facing several serious labor issues viewed both in
Indonesia is facing several serious labor issues viewed both in the short and long-term. While some of these interrelated problems can be partially settled, they will need comprehensive solutions that should not be limited to the labor market.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Satya Arinanto
Satya ArinantoOne of the most important issues expected to be resolved promptly by the new government under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla is law enforcement; it is an expectation based on a pledge the two made in their presidential campaign.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Bogor deputy mayor on trial
Bogor deputy mayor on trialTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Bogor District Court opened on Tuesday the trial of incumbent deputy mayor, Mochamad Sahid, who has been accused of embezzling Rp 6.85 billion (US$736,559) of Bogor council funds in 2002, when he was the council's speaker.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
New political complexity, new leaders and the art of leading
New political complexity, new leaders and the art of leading changesRizal SukmaThis article examines recent changes in Indonesia's politics, perceived and real, since the election of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, affectionately called SBY, as Indonesia's sixth president in October 2004.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Sticking to priorities: Involve women in policy making
Sticking to priorities: Involve women in policy making Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta PostToward the end of this year, we were treated to the laments of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who is beginning to show a sagely side to his personality: He expressed his regret over the many broadcasts that...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
JP/5/POSO
JP/5/POSOPoso police chief questioned in refugee fund graft caseRuslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post/PosoCentral Sulawesi Police said on Tuesday they have questioned Poso Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Abdi Dharma Sitepu for his alleged role in misappropriating refugee funds worth Rp 2 billion...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Crude oil prices rise as investors cast eye on U.S. weather
Crude oil prices rise as investors cast eye on U.S. weatherAgence France-Presse, Singapore Crude oil futures edged up slightly in Asian trade on Tuesday after dropping by almost three dollars overnight amid reports of mild U.S. winter conditions, dealers said.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
KL may delay RI deportation
KL may delay RI deportationMALAYSIA: Malaysia will consider postponing plans to deport hundreds of thousands of illegal Indonesian immigrants back to their crisis-stricken country if Jakarta makes such a request, the government said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Poso police chief grilled in refugee fund theft case
Poso police chief grilled in refugee fund theft caseRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Poso Central Sulawesi Police said on Tuesday they have questioned Poso Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Abdi Dharma Sitepu for his alleged role in misappropriating refugee funds worth Rp 2 billion (US$220,000).
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Bantarto Bandoro, Jakarta
Bantarto Bandoro, JakartaIt is no secret that foreign policy issues have always been external to the mainstream agenda of our national policy, particularly when Indonesia is bogged down by a series of domestic problems while in the midst of becoming a more stable and democratic country.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Images
ImagesDisaster of apocalyptic proportionsPeople may call it a "Black Sunday". A powerful 9.0- magnitude earthquake and tsunamis struck Indonesia and nine other countries on Sunday and killed more than 55,000 people, many of whom were children.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
The Great Withe Hope comes to rescue of Indonesian soccer
The Great Withe Hope comes to rescue of Indonesian soccerMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Tiger Cup has yet to wrap up, but the Indonesian soccer team's high flying run in the group stage in early December has redeemed an otherwise mediocre 2004 campaign, which also saw a leadership...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Banda Aceh becomes city of the dead
Banda Aceh becomes city of the deadThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Once a beautiful and historic city with its picturesque Baitur Rahman grand mosque a renowned landmark, Banda Aceh, the capital of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, has become a city of corpses in the wake of a monstrous tsunami that swept...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Few survivors feared among messengers
Few survivors feared among messengersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lot of people count on them to bring the news, especially now as traumatized survivors search frantically for lost family members, but almost all of 80 journalists from the only daily newspaper based in Aceh -- Serambi Indonesia --...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
A starting point in eradicating graft: A personal experience
A starting point in eradicating graft: A personal experienceGamawan FauziIn the past few decades, graft has become extremely difficult to separate from Indonesian society. Voices of concern against graft have been heard in many places but corruption has become even more widespread, involving nearly...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Low-key New Year celebrations: KPK
Low-key New Year celebrations: KPKMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has asked government officials to tone down their New Year celebrations and instead donate the money to the victims of the Aceh, Flores and Papua disasters.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Three people die, houses damaged in landslides
Three people die, houses damaged in landslidesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Purworejo Landslides have hit three regencies in Central Java and Yogyakarta, leaving at least three people dead and dozens of houses damaged, officials and residents said on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
1. HERCULES: 2 X 24
1. HERCULES: 2 X 24 Migrant Acehnese in anguish over uncertainty 2. BANDA ACEH: 1 X 30 Banda Aceh becomes city of the dead 3. BMG: 3 X 14 Equipment needed to forecast future tsunami 4. INMATES: 1 X 40 Aceh inmates flee prison to save their lives 5.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Parcel business slow as officials asked not to accept gratuities
Parcel business slow as officials asked not to accept gratuitiesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The anticorruption call made by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) ahead of Idul Fitri has proven effective, and the city's parcel business is slowing down, even as New Year nears.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Taufik soothes Indonesia's woeful year in badminton
Taufik soothes Indonesia's woeful year in badmintonEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Taufik Hidayat's rise to the Olympic championship not only testified to his mettle as one of the world's best shuttlers but also provided a bit of appeasement for the demanding Indonesian badminton...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
West coast stays deadly quiet
West coast stays deadly quietThe Jakarta Post, Medan/Jakarta The death toll in the tidal waves that swept northern Sumatra has surpassed 27,000 as more signs of massive destruction along the Aceh west coast emerged on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Death toll in Asian quake disaster passes 55,000 mark
Death toll in Asian quake disaster passes 55,000 markAgencies, Jakarta/Galle, Sri LankaThe confirmed death toll from the massive earthquake and tidal waves that devastated much of Asia's coastline passed 55,000 on Tuesday, with officials warning the figure was likely to rise steeply.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Tsunami Killer
Tsunami KillerTsunamis used to be the stuff of Japanese folklore. But they swept into millions of real lives in coastal south and southeast Asia in the morning of Dec. 26.In a country where even patently man-made events like railway accidents are put down to the will of Lord Vishwakarma, as the...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Terrorism bolsters Australia's ties with RI
Terrorism bolsters Australia's ties with RIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia and Australia, long known for their love-hate relationship, are now again seeing a period of unity -- at least for the time being -- by a common concern: terrorism.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Some power, phones back on in Aceh, as fuel dwindles
Some power, phones back on in Aceh, as fuel dwindlesLeony Aurora and Rendy A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Basic services have slowly begun to return to areas devastated by the massive earthquake and tsunami that hit Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam on Sunday, but progress has been hampered by...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Idle tears
Idle tears From Sabang to Merauke, Indonesians acted without deliberation to support their brothers and sisters facing Sunday's calamity. A spontaneous show of solidarity that was both encouraging and touching to witness.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
JP/16/ITAUTO
JP/16/ITAUTOToday'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, 29 Dec 2004
Injury-humbled Angie expects to bounce back in 2005
Injury-humbled Angie expects to bounce back in 2005Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Top women's tennis player Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja's blamed recurrent injuries for her dismal run this year but said successful knee surgery had boosted her hopes for a comeback in 2005.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
JP/xx/ENDY
JP/xx/ENDYThe reality of power sharing -- Who is in charge of the ship?JP/XX/ENDYEndy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono won the presidential election in September with more than 60 percent of the total votes, many people breathed a sigh of relief.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
KPK says 61 vie
KPK says 61 vie for advisory seats JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Tuesday that 61 candidates have passed administrative selection to become members of the commission's advisory team.The candidates were selected from 177 applicants who were required to submit essays.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Indonesia and the New Government: 2004 Diagnosis & 2005 Prognosis
Indonesia and the New Government: 2004 Diagnosis & 2005 PrognosisKahlil RowterHead of Research Mandiri Sekuritas *) Personal Opinion With so many economic initiatives brewing it is necessary to shift direction from mere reaction to pressure. But the big bang eludes us.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
When Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was elected president, many in
When Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was elected president, many in the country were elated. They thought Indonesia had finally chosen the right man to clean up the country's biggest problem -- widespread corruption.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Rupiah rates Dec. 28
Rupiah rates Dec. 28 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,615.61 6,832.84 Brunei dollar 1 5,985.33 5,370.99 Canadian dollar 1 8,024.08 7,201.93 Swiss franc 1 8,614.02 7,731.19 Danish krone 1 1,790.02 1,606.39 Euro 1 13,316.30 11,955.04 Poundsterling 1 18,923.94 16,987.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Franz Magnis-Suseno SJ
Franz Magnis-Suseno SJ Indonesia's amazing diversity -- her geographical dispersion, plurality of ethnicities and cultures and of religious communities and observances, the mixture between indigenous people and migrants, between the provinces, between "Jakarta and the rest", but also, vertically,...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Aid agencies for tsunami victims
Aid agencies for tsunami victimsDompet Dhuafa Republika 128 000 4397 839 Bank Mandiri Ciputat branch 676 030194 7 BCA Ciputat Mega Mall 004 002 990 7 Bank Syariah Mandiri Dompet Kemanusiaan Media Indonesia 309 300 7979 BCA Kedoya Baru Kotak Pundi Amal SCTV 084 266 2000 BCA Wisma Asia Kompas Media...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Astra Agro suspends operation in Aceh
Astra Agro suspends operation in Aceh JAKARTA: PT Astra Agro Lestari, Indonesia's biggest agricultural company by value, suspended operation of its unit in Aceh province after an earthquake off Sumatra island and the resulting tsunamis damaged roads.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Court upholds Adrian's detention
Court upholds Adrian's detention JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court turned down on Tuesday a motion by the defense that detention be suspended for Adrian Woworuntu, a key suspect in the Rp 1.2 trillion (US$133.3 billion) BNI scandal.Adrian is charged with violating Law No.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Councillors criticized for staging protest over 'low' salary
Councillors criticized for staging protest over 'low' salaryMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Tangerang regency councillors' protest on Monday was condemned by a religious leader and labor activist, who said the councillors had disappointed their constituents.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Govt rejects Pertamina image-polishing plan
Govt rejects Pertamina image-polishing planThe government has rejected a proposal by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to spend a large amount of money for changing its antiquated logo, as it was deemed unnecessary amid the firm's financial woes.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
1. Human ---- 1x42
1. Human ---- 1x42 A generation of young Asians lost in an epic disaster 2. Infrastruc - 2x25 Some power, phones back on in Aceh, as fuel dwindles 3. Athletes -- 1x30 Swede runs for life as tidal wave hits 4. Media ----- 1x30 Few survivors feared among Aceh's messengers
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Danang Widoyoko
Danang Widoyoko The new government has vowed to take real action against corrupt officials in its first 100 days as a form of "shock therapy" in an effort to gain public trust. But properly enforcing the law against such a widespread problem, with so many involved, is nothing short of a monumental...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Korean Air, Asiana halt Phuket route
Korean Air, Asiana halt Phuket route SEOUL: Korean Air Lines Co. and Asiana Airlines Inc. will halt flights to the Thai resort island of Phuket for a month after tidal waves lashed the country's southwest coast, killing more than 1,000 people and destroying hotels.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Public eagerly give donations to tsunami victims
Public eagerly give donations to tsunami victimsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shocked and grieved by the massive devastation and loss of life wrought by the earthquake and tsunamis that hit Aceh and North Sumatra, Indonesians have turned out in droves to donate money to aid agencies.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Migrant Acehnese in anguish over uncertainty
Migrant Acehnese in anguish over uncertaintyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta/Bandung "I haven't heard from my family. They live in Lhoong district along Aceh's eastern coast, which is isolated because transportation access was cut off," said Andri Gunawan on Tuesday.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
'I wouldn't be surprised of all prices rise steeply'
'I wouldn't be surprised of all prices rise steeply'More and more people have launched protests against the government's plan to increase gasoline and kerosene prices in the first quarter of next year. Last week, the government increased the prices of liquefied petroleum gas and high octane fuels.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
(An Introduction to the Special Edition of JP)
(An Introduction to the Special Edition of JP) Political Developments in 2004, Expectations for 2005Jusuf WanandiIt has been a tradition for The Jakarta Post in the last few years to produce a special edition on developments in the various fields of life during the outgoing year and a projection on...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Reuters/Beawiharta
Reuters/BeawihartaCAPT BReutersCAPT CReutersCAPT DAntaraCAPT EReuters/BeawihartaCAPT FAP/Stephen WaltonCAPT GAP/Antonio Calanni
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
1. Roundup (50) - 60 pts 6 cols 1line (1x24)
1. Roundup (50) - 60 pts 6 cols 1line (1x24) Bodies litter Aceh as famine looms 2. Tax (35) - 36 pts 4 cols 1 lines (1x28)Govt grants tax incentive for Aceh donors 3. Meulaboh (35) -- 28 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x20) West coast stays deadly quiet4.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Golkar welcomes Akbar's opponent
Golkar welcomes Akbar's opponentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dismissed Golkar politician Marzuki Darusman is heading back to the House of Representatives after the party's new central executive board annulled a previous decision to fire him."The punishment has been annulled.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Pasar Minggu layout to undergo changes
Pasar Minggu layout to undergo changes JAKARTA: The South Jakarta municipal administration plans to make changes to the spatial layout of Pasar Minggu district, in a bid to ease chronic traffic congestion and to clear the area from sidewalk vendors.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
The new political landscape: Triumph of pragmatism in the 2004
The new political landscape: Triumph of pragmatism in the 2004 general electionby Chusnul Mar'iyahFor someone who has experienced working in conflict zones like West Kalimantan, Ambon, Poso and Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, and who worked with the student demonstrators in 1998 to bring down the...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Bodies litter Aceh as famine looms
Bodies litter Aceh as famine loomsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan With medicine, food and body bags in short supply, electricity and communications still mostly down, the threat of disease is looming in Aceh, while the death toll after tidal waves swept through the northern part of Sumatra on...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Indonesia market outlook: Another better year ahead
Indonesia market outlook: Another better year aheadDavid ChangThis time last year, I predicted that the stock market in 2004 would be better than in the previous year despite the political concerns, even after being one of the strongest performers in Asia for 2003.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
'If our neighbors take our market, we will lose national pride'
'If our neighbors take our market, we will lose national pride' The Jakarta Post/JakartaLocal electronics producers claim that 50 percent of the electronic goods traded in Indonesia are illegally brought into the country. This situation has hampered domestic growth and discouraged new investment.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Govt grants tax incentive to tsunami donors
Govt grants tax incentive to tsunami donorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government issued on Tuesday a ministerial decree to provide tax incentives for businesses that provide aid for the victims of the deadly earthquake and tidal waves in Aceh and North Sumatra.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Satish Mishra
Satish MishraHead/Chief Adviser of UNSFIR (UNSFIR is a joint project of the Indonesian government and UNDP)Countries, like individuals, it would seem, need acclaim and recognition. When the front cover of the Economist magazine, just after July 5, 2004, the first round of presidential elections,...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
'Teen lit' writers and their work very much in vogue
'Teen lit' writers and their work very much in vogueIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor/Jakarta Pay a visit to local bookstores in big cities around the country and you will surprised at the phenomenon of books that fit into the "chick lit" (young women's literature) and "teen lit" categories.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Govt rejects Pertamina image-polishing plan
Govt rejects Pertamina image-polishing plan The government has rejected a proposal by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to spend a large amount of money for changing its antiquated logo, as it was deemed unnecessary amid the firm's financial woes.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Condolences pour in for quake victims
Condolences pour in for quake victimsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidents, prime ministers, kings and queens from around the globe offered the Aceh tsunami victims their heartfelt sympathies and pledged aid and assistance to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Challenges and opportunities for SBY in Addressing violence
Challenges and opportunities for SBY in Addressing violenceSidney JonesIndonesia continues to be plagued by astonishingly diverse forms of violence: vigilantism, communal conflict, armed insurgencies and counter-insurgency responses, terrorism, land and resource disputes, and shoot-outs between the...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Indonesia's tourism development and challenges in 2005
Indonesia's tourism development and challenges in 2005Meity Robot Tourism plays an important role in the development of a nation. It is not only a major contribution to a country's economy, but it also is a means to develop peace and understanding among people.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Djisman S. Simandjuntak
Djisman S. SimandjuntakThough people were not clear on the policy direction and priorities of the contenders in the general elections, all seemed to agree on the need for change, and the year 2004 was full of hope with peaceful legislative and presidential elections.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Nations pledge cash, aid for Asia disaster victims
Nations pledge cash, aid for Asia disaster victimsCountries around the globe have stepped forward with pledges of cash and assistance to the victims of the southern Asian earthquake and tsunami disaster.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Asia holds its collective breath over bird flu threat for 2005
Asia holds its collective breath over bird flu threat for 2005 Michael Mathes, Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Chilling warnings about an inevitable global influenza pandemic that could kill millions signal more turmoil to come after a grim year in Asia when nations weary from fighting SARS faced a...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
The golden days of publishing are over
The golden days of publishing are overIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor/Jakarta Now that the end of 2004 is approaching, we shall experience "business as usual" in the Indonesian book industry. One important thing to address is the ending of financial support from the Ford Foundation, via the Adikarya...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Special Year-end Edition
Special Year-end Edition .... Overall, the year 2004 saw woeful sports performances, with the greatest shock our failure to retain the Thomas Cup, the world's most prestigious men's badminton championship.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Jakarta shares end at record high
Jakarta shares end at record highDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Tuesday, with buying in cement blue chips pushing the main index above the historical level of 1,000 points, dealers said.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Council summons dump operator
Council summons dump operator BEKASI: Bekasi council summoned on Tuesday the operator of Bantar Gebang dump, PT Patriot Bekasi Bangkit, to clarify public reports on its poor waste management.Secretary of Commission B for economic affairs Muhamad Hasyim Affandy told Tempointeraktif news portal that...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
Hungry refugees scramble for food
Hungry refugees scramble for foodApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Lhokseumawe "Look at this, Sir. Only three pieces of salted fish to share among 10 people," said Mariani, a refugee in North Aceh -- one of the areas hardest hit by Sunday's devastating tsunami that killed thousands of people across...
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
sports heads page 17, yearender
sports heads page 17, yearender1. bad (60) -- 48pts 7cols 1line (42x1)Taufik soothes Indonesia's woeful year in badminton 2. pon (70) -- 40pts 7cols 1line (49x1)PON highlights grim state of national sports 3. angi (55) -- 36pts 3cols 2lines (27x2)Injury-hit Angie expects to bounce back in 2005 4.
Wed, 29 Dec 2004
One in three bylaws bad for investment: survey
One in three bylaws bad for investment: surveyZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta No less than a third of all the bylaws issued by the regional governments in the past years have discouraged trade and investment, according to a survey conducted by a committee under the Indonesian Chamber of...