Archive: 1 May 2004
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Sat, 01 May 2004
Scores hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrest
Scores hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrestP.C. Naommy and Evi Mariani, Jakarta Police rearrested a controversial Muslim cleric on terrorism charges here on Friday moments after his release from Salemba prison, triggering violent clashes between his supporters and the police that left more than 100...
Sat, 01 May 2004
For Marketing Perspective --Tuesday --- May 4
For Marketing Perspective --Tuesday --- May 4 Will mobile banking work for microfinance? Mohamad Nazirwan Jakarta Mobile banking (M-Banking) is popular among bank customers as it provides huge advantages, one of which is flexibility in banking with no place and time constraints.
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4 Branding Politics -- another advertising phenomenaRodney Louis Vincent JakartaHaving spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Pertamina revives plan for offshore bond issue
Pertamina revives plan for offshore bond issueDow Jones, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina has decided to revive its plan to raise around US$500 million from the offshore bond market later this year, a director with the company said on Friday.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Gus Dur gets cooked by Court
Gus Dur gets cooked by CourtKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Highly respected cleric and former president Abdurrahman Wahid has seemingly thrown in the towel before the presidential election campaign has even begun, as a response to the Supreme Court's ruling against him on the health issue.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regionsT.N. Machmud Jakarta The Jakarta Post carried a news article under the same title on April 5, 2004 reporting an interview with Iin Arifin Takyan, Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Sat, 01 May 2004
1959: Construction of the hotel begins under supervision of
1959: Construction of the hotel begins under supervision of founding president Sukarno. The building is designed by American architect Abel Sorensen. It has 14 floors and 400 rooms.Aug. 5, 1962: The hotel is officially opened.Aug. 24 - Sept.
Sat, 01 May 2004
RI's Education Day should encourage positive action
RI's Education Day should encourage positive actionSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta In our modern times there is sometimes a tendency towards cynicism. Sometimes people that like to think of themselves as being "modern" or "cosmopolitan" question or even doubt the validity and wisdom of tradition.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Photo-caption
Photo-captionAntara/Audy AlwiBILATERAL COMMUNICATIONS: President Megawati Soekarnoputri receives Iranian Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Ahmad Moderabi at her official residence on Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Violence in southern Thailand unlikely to end soon
Violence in southern Thailand unlikely to end soonPravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Wednesday was a tragic day for all Thai people, and not just for those in Pattani and the nearby provinces.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Only 13 seats left for haj trip
Only 13 seats left for haj trip JAKARTA: Although the next haj pilgrimage is nine months away, there are only 13 regular seats remaining for the holy trip.The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Friday the seats would be available to pilgrims from Bengkulu province only, while the quota for...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Thai, Chinese food at Melia Purosani
Thai, Chinese food at Melia Purosani YOGYAKARTA: A selection of mouthwatering Thai cuisine and special halal Chinese culinary treats is on offer at the Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo in May.Hotel public relations manager Atik Damarjati said the menu at the hotel's El Patio coffee shop was...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Pollutants reduce locals' IQs
Pollutants reduce locals' IQs TANGERANG, Banten: Tangerang regency's environment agency has asked pulp producer PT Indah Kiat Pulp and Paper on Jl. Raya Serpong to stop dumping dangerous pollutants outside its factory and build a temporary storage facility for the waste.
Sat, 01 May 2004
IBRA leaves unfinished business behind
IBRA leaves unfinished business behindThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The remaining skeleton staff of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has left behind some cases it was supposed to wrap up after the agency's closure late last month, although it managed to exceed its target for this year's...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city'
Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city'Sri Wahyuni, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta is known by many titles, from "the ancient city" to "the city of gudeg" (sliced young jackfruit cooked in coconut milk). As well as being a city of culture, of students, of tourism, and of batik, it is also the most active...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ba'asyir arrest triggers riot, 100 injured
Ba'asyir arrest triggers riot, 100 injuredP.C. Naommy Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police rearrested a controversial Muslim cleric on terrorism charges here on Friday moments after his release from Salemba prison, triggering violent clashes between his supporters and the police that left...
Sat, 01 May 2004
KPU should be introspective
KPU should be introspectiveFrom Koran TempoMembers of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in executing the noble task of organizing smooth and successful elections should in fact be accountable for their performance to the entire population and almighty God.
Sat, 01 May 2004
East, west meet in the expanded EU
East, west meet in the expanded EUVeeramalla Anjaiah, Jakarta The 15-member European Union (EU), Europe's most powerful and prosperous grouping, is creating another milestone in its history on Saturday when its 12-starred blue flag sweeps aside the last vestiges of the Cold War and allows millions...
Sat, 01 May 2004
New tap water rate calculation to be completed soon
New tap water rate calculation to be completed soonDamar Harsanto, Jakarta City-run tap water operator PD PAM Jaya and its foreign partners, British firm Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and French PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), will have a newly revised basis for calculating the rate for tap water services...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Bandung traffic jams costing Rp 1 billion per day
Bandung traffic jams costing Rp 1 billion per dayYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung The seemingly endless traffic congestion in Bandung is one of the biggest constraints on the development of the city, which the municipal administration has been finding difficult to address.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Accor Group pays social visit to PLN
Accor Group pays social visit to PLN YOGYAKARTA: Three hotels in the city from the Accor Group paid a public relations visit to the state electricity company on Wednesday, in a bid to improve cooperation between the bodies, a hotel PR representative said.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Telkomsel service
Telkomsel service I have been a subscriber to Telkomsel (Customer No. 354412) for five years. I pay always my bills in time. What do I get for this? Unacceptable poor service!My mailbox (which is very important for me, because I am often out of network-range) has not functioned for at least one...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Alex Arifianto
Alex Arifianto Jakarta2. endy -- We who believe in freedom cannot rest 2 X 30 World Press Freedom Day: We who believe in freedom cannot rest Endy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts
Sat, 01 May 2004
Jailed priest denied medical care
Jailed priest denied medical care PALU, Central Sulawesi: A convicted cleric, Rinaldy Damanik, coordinator of the Central Sulawesi Christian Church Crisis Center, has reportedly been prevented from receiving medical treatment in Jakarta for his kidney disease.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Military hunts dreaded snipers in restive Ambon
Military hunts dreaded snipers in restive AmbonM. Azis Tunny and Tiarma Siboro, Ambon/Jakarta Religious clashes escalated again in Ambon, Maluku on Friday as arson, gunfire and explosions rocked the battle-scarred city, injuring at least 19 people and paralyzing the provincial administration.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Bomb hoax at printer factory
Bomb hoax at printer factory JAKARTA: Printer manufacturer PT Epson in Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi, received a telephoned bomb hoax on Friday at 10 a.m. About 5,000 employees were immediately evacuated and the bomb squad called in to search the factory.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Police summon witnesses over SMP 56 controversy
Police summon witnesses over SMP 56 controversyEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police have summoned nine witnesses related to their investigation of the dispute over SMP 56 state junior high school."Since we just started the investigation this week, we have yet to name any suspects or any possible...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Endy M. Bayuni
Endy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts 2. Mahmud1 -- Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regions 1 x 45 Part 1 of 2 Bad proposition for oil mining contractors T.N. Machmud Jakarta
Sat, 01 May 2004
Komnas HAM reports rights abuses in Aceh
Komnas HAM reports rights abuses in AcehTiarma Siboro JakartaThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) submitted to the government on Friday reports of human rights abuses since martial law was declared last May.
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR Marketing Perspective - Mobile Banking -- May 4
FOR Marketing Perspective - Mobile Banking -- May 4 M-banking to go beyond balance check Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Using a credit card when you are shopping is very common today, but what if the transaction was conducted by merely clicking some buttons on your cellular phone, showing the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Compulsory education a big challenge
Compulsory education a big challengeLeony Aurora, Jakarta After the first 10 years in the push to give everyone at least a ninth grade education, the government has expressed concerns that it is not working as there are still 72 regencies and municipalities across the country with student...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Tips for the sanitation service
Tips for the sanitation serviceFrom Warta Kota On April 21, many parts of Jakarta were flooded, causing long and very serious traffic congestion. One of the reasons could be that water formed pools in artery roads because the road-side gutters, filled with soil, sand and garbage, failed to function...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Rupiah Rates April 30
Rupiah Rates April 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,612.41 5,886.53 6,282.55 6,216.16 Brunei dollar 1 5,376.17 4,786.51 5,107.98 5,054.55 Canadian dollar 1 6,681.98 5,949.55 6,348.65 6,282.71 Swiss franc 1 7,104.85 6,326.85 6,750.43 6,681.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Komnas HAM reports Aceh abuses
Komnas HAM reports Aceh abusesTiarma Siboro, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) submitted to the government on Friday reports of human rights abuses since martial law was declared last May.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ignoring the real meaning of education
Ignoring the real meaning of educationMochtar Buchori, Jakarta An abhorrent event that took place in Kampar, Riau, not long ago is still fresh in the minds of many Indonesians. It was an event where within a time span of less than one month, teachers and students in schools throughout the district,...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Astra net profit up 46.4 percent
Astra net profit up 46.4 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic automotive giant PT Astra International said on Friday that its unaudited net profit for the first quarter of this year rose by 46.7 percent on stronger sales from its top three divisions.The firm's net profit surged to Rp 1.
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4;JP;CD; ANPAc..r.. Ads-watch-politics-brandBranding Politics -- another advertising phenomenaRodney Louis Vincent JakartaHaving spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections.
Sat, 01 May 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 1, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 1, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service5:00 Pak Odor's Show 5:30 Music6:00 TV...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Sutiyoso signs decree on land purchases for canal project
Sutiyoso signs decree on land purchases for canal projectDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has signed a decree providing the guidelines for the acquisition of land for the development of the East Flood Canal, which include a recommendation that the president order the seizure of land of...
Sat, 01 May 2004
IM targets fifth in IBL 2004
IM targets fifth in IBL 2004Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Jakarta-based basketball club Indonesia Muda (IM) Panasonic, which is currently involved in a dispute with Bhinneka Sritex following a heated exhibition game, has set itself a modest target for the next the Indonesian Basketball League (IBL)...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 4, 2004 Performance* Traditional Performance, Banjet Teluk Jambe Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 15.Film* French Film, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR ATTENTION GETTER --- SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004
FOR ATTENTION GETTER --- SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2004 Caption:AMKNEWLY OPENED CLINIC: Staff of newly opened medical facility, Asia Medika Klinik (MDK) pose for a photograph in front of their office in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 01 May 2004
S'pore extends war insurance for SIA subsidiaries, Changi
S'pore extends war insurance for SIA subsidiaries, ChangiAssociated Press SingaporeThe Singaporean government said on Friday it will extend war risk insurance to four subsidiaries of flag carrier Singapore Airlines and the operator of Changi Airport for another six months. Singapore, like the U.S.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Hasyim keeps Golkar waiting
Hasyim keeps Golkar waitingKurniawan Hari and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Jakarta/Bandung The urging of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung and presidential candidate Wiranto was not enough to convince Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leader Hasyim Muzadi to accept the party's vice presidential offer.
Sat, 01 May 2004
EU - Tourism in C. Europe: From cultural heritage to spas
EU - Tourism in C. Europe: From cultural heritage to spasThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you ask Indonesians about their favorite holiday destinations abroad, you will get many different answers. Some may mention Asian countries like Thailand, China, South Korea and Japan; others may prefer the United...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Indonesia-EU trade set to increase after enlargement
Indonesia-EU trade set to increase after enlargementAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The enlargement of the European Union (EU) could boost trade between Indonesia and the region but Indonesia needed to improve products and promotion to make the most of the enlargement, analysts said.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Schools stress quality thinking
Schools stress quality thinkingJames Alderson, Jakarta National plus schools came into being as a result of two factors. Most importantly, a growing number of parents (often, but not always, educated overseas themselves) believed that the Indonesian national education system was not delivering the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Residents upset by riverbank work
Residents upset by riverbank work TANGERANG: Residents of Neglasari district here accused a private firm of destroying the embankments along the Cisadane River, putting the area at risk of flooding."The three-meter-high river embankments have disappeared, dug up by several people employed by wood...
Sat, 01 May 2004
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue.When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Prudential may resume operations
Prudential may resume operationsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The judge appointed by the commercial court to supervise the PT Prudential Life Assurance bankruptcy case decided on Friday to let the company resume operations after it was closed down on Monday by its controversial...
Sat, 01 May 2004
East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchases
East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchasesRusman, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan legislative council will look into cases of alleged markup in the purchases of five Australian planes and a hotel in Jakarta by the provincial administration, councillors said on...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell products
Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell productsSlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Cigars are associated with high-class society through films, art and advertising. They comprise a particular taste, which is not for everyone, but for connoisseurs a fine cigar is second to nothing.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Abdullah Puteh's case
Abdullah Puteh's case We should be positive about the Aceh martial law administration's questioning of Governor Abdullah Puteh for his alleged involvement in a Rp 30 billion corruption case. And we hope the province's civilian authority will agree to the questioning.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Many voters know the right way to cast vote: Survey
Many voters know the right way to cast vote: SurveyMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta A survey revealed on Friday that fears of millions of spoiled ballots due to the public's unfamiliarity with the new electoral system may have been overstated.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Antigraft award winner dies
Antigraft award winner dies JAKARTA: Winner of the Hatta Anticorruption Award M. Yamin died on Thursday night in Bali's capital, Denpasar, where he was attending a seminar.Yamin, who was the head of the education and training center at the Attorney General's Office, was buried at Tanah Kusir...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ex-general jailed for Priok killing
Ex-general jailed for Priok killingM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The ad hoc rights tribunal sentenced on Friday a retired general to 10 years in prison for committing gross human rights violations in the Tanjung Priok massacre 20 years ago, which killed, according to official accounts, at least 14...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Late ballot counting forces KPU to change schedule
Late ballot counting forces KPU to change scheduleA. Junaidi, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to delay the registration of presidential and vice presidential candidates for the upcoming election due to delays in counting ballots in the legislative election.
Sat, 01 May 2004
National salvation?
National salvation?From Koran TempoAs a citizen who is still optimistic that Indonesia's present conditions will improve, I am sure the nation needs model leaders who listen to public aspirations as a precondition.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL
Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL The Environmental Law Working Committee (KKHL) has recorded that at least 1,505 of 1,600 companies in Surabaya do not possess liquid waste processing installations (IPALs).
Sat, 01 May 2004
'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools'
'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools' The legal dispute over a land swap deal involving the SMP 56 state junior high school and property developer PT Tata Disantara has yet to be resolved. The determined stance by the school's teachers, students and parents in the face of prosecution by the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attack JP/5/plane2 x 31 East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchases JP/5/WASTE1 x 30 Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL JP/5/MACET1 x 55 Bandung traffic congestion costing Rp 1 billion per day
Sat, 01 May 2004
1. BAASYIR: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. BAASYIR: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS More than 100 hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrest2. AMBON: 3 LINES, 17 COUNTS Military hunts down dreaded snipers in troubled Ambon3. GUSDUR: 2 LNIES, 24 COUNTSCourt ruling shoots down Gus Dur's presidential bid 4.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attack
Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attackYemris Fointuna, Kupang A joint military and police force in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are keeping a watch on pro-Indonesia militiamen suspected of attempting to create chaos in neighboring East Timor.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and
Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and International actionJusuf Wanandi Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Boyce was very diplomatic when declaring that he respected Indonesia's processes to elect a president and would accept whatever the result was, so long as the process was fair.
Sat, 01 May 2004
JP/18/BANTI
JP/18/BANTIBantimurung's butterflies still caught in the net. Fabio Scarpello Contributor MakassarBantimurung is wedged in the mountains 41 kilometers north of Makassar in South Sulawesi. Here a 15-metre cascade of sparkling water gushes out between lushly vegetated limestone cliffs into a stream...
Sat, 01 May 2004
HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM
HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM--------------------------------------------------------------------- Early 2000 President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid announces a six-month humanitarian pause in Aceh to reduce the number of civilian casualties, but tension heightens as the military...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Lending rate could go down to 13%
Lending rate could go down to 13%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lending rates are expected to decline to an average of 13 percent by year-end from the current level of more than 15 percent, according to a senior banker.
Sat, 01 May 2004
East, west meet in the expanded EU
East, west meet in the expanded EUVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 15-member European Union (EU), Europe's most powerful and prosperous grouping, is creating another milestone in its history on Saturday when its 12-starred blue flag sweeps aside the last vestiges of the Cold War and...
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4
FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4 bank is now in your handBurhanuddin Abe Contributor Jakarta One afternoon a garment wholesaler at the Tanah Abang market, Haji Hasan, received an order worth Rp 50 million (about US$5,875) from a trader in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
Sat, 01 May 2004
JP
JP checked Diners enjoy the fine food and atmosphere of a Chinese restaurant in the Bapindo building, Jakarta. Chinese food is enormously popular here and can be enjoyed in all manner of locations, from street stalls to shopping malls to star-rated hotels.
Sat, 01 May 2004
RI journalists to study in Manila
RI journalists to study in Manila MANILA: Three Indonesians are among 11 Asian journalists who have won scholarships from German foundation Konrad Adenaur Stiftung, to pursue a master's degree in journalism at Ateneo de Manila University in the coming academic year.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Lack of protection haunt workers
Lack of protection haunt workersA. Junaidi, Jakarta Indonesian migrant workers are observing this year's International Labor Day, with the government's failure to protect them remaining as one of their major concerns."I have not taken days off for almost three years.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workers
Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workersAlex Arifianto Jakarta The Indonesian government is currently undertaking a major reform of the country's social security system to provide social security coverage for all citizens, regardless of their income or employment status.
Sat, 01 May 2004
On new visa
On new visa As a fairly frequent business traveler to Indonesia I now find myself postponing trips for one simple reason: The newly introduced visa requirements. The thought of having to queue for ages on arrival, or having to apply at the embassy prior to my visit is just too inconvenient --...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Political contract is needed
Political contract is needed It is interesting to note that Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief Taufiqurrachman Ruki said that presidential and vice presidential candidates should sign a political contract, which would state their readiness -- should they be elected -- to punish...
Sat, 01 May 2004
On running partners
On running partners Perhaps what the general election has already done is to expose the uncertainties and lack of confidence in the whole political spectrum. The country has arrived at a clear message: That what existed before is not wanted.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Right approach
Right approach would win supportFrom Suara KaryaPoverty is a structural and multidimensional issue involving politics, social welfare and the economy, among other areas. This can be noticed in the low capacity of poor people to earn a living as they lack skills, equipment, capital and decent...
Sat, 01 May 2004
City loses case on private markets
City loses case on private markets The Jakarta government lost a case filed by property and retail businesses with the State Administrative Court over its gubernatorial decree on privately owned markets.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Govt grants forest concessions to eight companies
Govt grants forest concessions to eight companiesRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government has awarded concessions extending to more than 591,975 hectares of natural forest and industrial timber plantation to eight local companies after the previous concessionaires failed to apply sustainable forest...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 1, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 1, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Art Supply and Demand by Ade Dharmawan at Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 3.
Sat, 01 May 2004
* Pertamina starts color-coding kerosene Page 3
* Pertamina starts color-coding kerosene Page 3 * Election laws slack about political donations Page 4 * TNI warns of new militia violence in E. Timor Page 5 * Schools should stress quality thinking Page 6 * Police summon 9 witnesses over SMP 56 dispute Page 9 * Azinger, Sauers lead in New Orleans...
Sat, 01 May 2004
New supermarket offers midnight shopping
New supermarket offers midnight shoppingMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Besides recreational sites and entertainment centers, shopping malls have become an alternative outlet for people living in Greater Jakarta on the weekends.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Stocks fall on Ambon, weak global markets
Stocks fall on Ambon, weak global marketsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock index tumbled by 2.31 percent on Friday due to negative sentiment created by uncertainty over the domestic political and security situation, and declines in a number of benchmark stock markets.
Sat, 01 May 2004
HI management, workers fail to reach agreement
HI management, workers fail to reach agreementBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Forty-one years since it was officially opened by Indonesia's first President Sukarno, Hotel Indonesia, along with the adjacent Inna Wisata Hotel, was closed down on Friday following a new private investor's decision to...
Sat, 01 May 2004
HSBC donates social foundations
HSBC donates social foundations YOGYAKARTA: In conjunction with the 120th anniversary of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Indonesia, the bank donated Rp 120 million to three social foundations under the supervision of Yogyakarta Sultana GKR Hemas.
Sat, 01 May 2004
A perennial problem
A perennial problem Torrential rains crippled much of Jakarta last week. Many people on their way home from work had to spend hours on the trip as most of the capital's roads were severely congested. For City Hall officials, the occurrence, which obviously has a huge impact on the city's economy,...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Healthy political culture
Healthy political culture From Media Indonesia Recent political developments are disappointing as they demonstrate an unhealthy political culture laden with intrigue and character assassination of one's political foes in an unfair attempt to win support from the public.
Sat, 01 May 2004
April 29, 2004
April 29, 2004Weak banking supervision The preliminary findings of the investigations into bad banking practices which led into the closure of two small banks -- the Denpasar-based PT Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Jakarta-based Bank Asiatic -- by Bank Indonesia on April 8 raised great doubts about the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, May 4, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, May 4, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children Show 8:00 Music: Asyik Asyik 9:30 News: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Indosat reports strong profit
Indosat reports strong profitDow Jones, Jakarta Publicly listed telecommunications firm PT Indosat said on Friday its first quarter net profit rose significantly due to an increase in cellular revenue and gains from a stake sale.Net profit jumped to Rp 556.4 billion (US$65.46 million) from Rp 53.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Museum Bahari a hidden gem in North Jakarta
Museum Bahari a hidden gem in North JakartaBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Like buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Joint teams to speed up response to environmental destruction
Joint teams to speed up response to environmental destructionTony Hotland, Jakarta Acknowledging the flaws in law enforcement for environmental crimes, the government has established a joint team of environmental experts, police officers and state prosecutors to speed up and improve the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
A perennial problem
A perennial problem Torrential rains crippled much of Jakarta last week. Many people on their way home from work had to spend hours on the trip as most of the capital's roads were severely congested.For City Hall officials, the occurrence, which obviously has a huge impact on the city's economy,...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Forest development centers set up
Forest development centers set up JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has established four Centers for Regional Forestry Development Control to coordinate and synchronize plans among related institutions concerning forests, nature reserves, river basins and hunting grounds.
Sat, 01 May 2004
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue.When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise.
Sat, 01 May 2004
1. BREW -- 1 x 40
1. BREW -- 1 x 40 Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city' 2. TARU -- 2 x 35 Cigar company Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell products
Sat, 01 May 2004
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue.When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Residents question land acquisition fund
Residents question land acquisition fund MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of residents living along Jl. Ngumban Surbakti, Medan, returned to the North Sumatra legislative council on Friday to voice questions about the land acquisition fund of Rp 76 billion for the 3.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Teachers strike, students neglected
Teachers strike, students neglected INDRAMAYU, West Java: Thousands of elementary school students in Indramayu regency were neglected on Friday as their teachers went on a strike to demand the local legislative council accept the 2003 accountability report of Regent Irianto MS Syafiuddin.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Pertamina introduces color-coding keroscene today
Pertamina introduces color-coding keroscene todayFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm PT Pertamina starts a color-coding program for subsidized kerosene on Saturday in Greater Jakarta as part of efforts to help tackle shortages in the area.