Archive: 19 June 2004
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Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Saudi Arabia responds
Saudi Arabia responds I would like to draw your attention to the article published in The Jakarta Post entitled Disaffection escalates in Saudi Arabia written by Gwynne Dyer, dated June 1.We feel that an unintentional mistake occurred in publishing such an article, which resulted in hurting the...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Police slow on malpractice cases
Police slow on malpractice casesEvi Mariani, Jakarta Another malpractice report was filed with the police on Friday, bringing the number of such cases reported to city police to four in the past two months.City police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Attorney general criticized for failing to recover state assets
Attorney general criticized for failing to recover state assetsAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Observers claimed on Friday that bribery and poor coordination between law enforcers were behind the low recovery rate of state assets in corruption cases prosecuted by the Attorney General's Office.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Second crane accident at SBDC
Second crane accident at SBDC A plywood sheet that was being lifted by a crane fell onto a passing Honda sedan in front of the Sudirman Business District Center (SBCD) Suites construction project in South Jakarta on Friday afternoon.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
New 'kancil' to traverse city, gradually replaces 'bajaj'
New 'kancil' to traverse city, gradually replaces 'bajaj'Damar Harsanto, Jakarta The city administration has issued an operational license for the kancil, a locally assembled four-wheeled vehicle, to replace the decrepit and noisy Indian-made bajaj, which is three-wheeled.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
The winding road to better education
The winding road to better educationSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Jakarta Public opinion in Indonesia supports a radical improvement in general education, which covers scholastic education, education at home and social education. This article focuses on scholastic education.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Commission chairman cautious about vote-buying allegations
Commission chairman cautious about vote-buying allegationsM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) emphasized on Friday that all vote-buying allegations leveled at presidential candidates must be supported by strong evidence.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Youths risks their lives at waterfall
Youths risks their lives at waterfallAgus Maryono, Purwokerto, Central Java A group of youths in colorful shorts wave frantically for attention from the top of a hill at the Baturaden tourist resort. They yell loudly to be heard over the roaring noise of the waterfall cascading down from the top of...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
U.S. creditor looks to intervene in suit against APP
U.S. creditor looks to intervene in suit against APPDow Jones, New York A U.S. creditor is looking to intervene in a lawsuit against Asia Pulp & Paper Co. and its Indonesian subsidiaries, arguing it could backfire on bondholders participating in the company's multi-tiered debt restructuring process.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Court ends electoral dispute hearings
Court ends electoral dispute hearingsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court ended on Friday the hectic hearings on electoral disputes by granting more seats at regental legislatures for three minor parties.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Student group donates food
Student group donates food JAKARTA: Bina Nusantara's Community and Social Service, a group of 23 middle and high school students, distributed 245 staple-food packages to the poor in South Grogol subdistrict, South Jakarta on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
1. JUMP 1x30
1. JUMP 1x30Youths risks life, limb to surviveA group of youths in colorful shorts wave frantically for attention from the top of a hill at the Baturaden tourist resort. They yell loudly to be heard over the roaring noise of the waterfall cascading down from the top of the hill, hoping that the...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Undip to open new program
Undip to open new program SEMARANG: Diponegoro University (Undip) in Semarang is set to open a postgraduate program on law and human rights, according to Muladi, a former Undip rector and minister of justice and human rights.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
BI to withdraw, replace banknotes
BI to withdraw, replace banknotesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank plans to withdraw all Rp 100,000 and Rp 50,000 notes from circulation and replace them with new ones to combat the rise in counterfeit money, said Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Muhammadiyah support won't ensure Amien win
Muhammadiyah support won't ensure Amien winThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential candidate Amien Rais may have gotten the support of the country's second largest Muslim organization Muhammadiyah, but his chances of winning the July 5 election remains a big question.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Carved tree a record of cultural and social life
Carved tree a record of cultural and social lifeSuherdjoko, Semarang Woodworking is a popular craft in Indonesia. But the carving of an entire living tree has only been done once in the country -- in Semarang, the capital of Central Java.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
'I'd like to see'TVRI' well managed'
'I'd like to see'TVRI' well managed' A number of lawmakers, media observers and consumer activists have warned state television station TVRI not to press ahead with its plan to reinstate monthly license fees for TV owners as this could give rise to public protests as happened in the past.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
State finance accountability
State finance accountability The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) will be armed with stronger and broader powers with which to perform its duties and to enforce its recommendations under a public finances accountability bill that is expected to be passed soon by the House of Representatives.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Chusnul holds on to her ideals
Chusnul holds on to her idealsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta "I prefer to give my information through written releases," Dr. Chusnul Mar'iyah, director of the IT Tender Commission at the Logistics Division of the General Elections Commission (KPU), told me during a visit I paid to her office.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Provinces told to protect disabled
Provinces told to protect disabled BANDUNG: President Megawati Soekarnoputri instructed provincial governments across the country on Friday to draft bylaws that provide disabled people with access to facilities in public places and building access.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Confused in Bandung
Confused in BandungFrom Koran TempoBandung, the capital of West Java, was formerly known as the Paris of Java. Today, it is no longer so beautiful because of its complex city plan and muddled public transportation system.As a student from Jakarta, I was confused when I first arrived in Bandung.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
* Pertamina case may lead to legislators' prosecution Page 2
* Pertamina case may lead to legislators' prosecution Page 2 * GAM leaders released by Swedish court Page 4 * Haze starts to blanket Jambi, Riau Page 5 * Competency-based learning: The dreams and realities Page 6 * Sutiyoso ill-informed about proposed house conversion Page 8 * UN rebukes defiant...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
S'pore, Malaysia to allow cross-border stock trading
S'pore, Malaysia to allow cross-border stock tradingAssociated Press, Singapore The stock exchanges in Malaysia and Singapore announced plans on Friday to link their markets, letting each country trade shares in the other.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Golkar to dismiss Kalla: Party advisor
Golkar to dismiss Kalla: Party advisor MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A senior advisor of the Golkar Party disclosed on Friday that Jusuf Kalla, the running mate of Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, would soon be dismissed from the major party for shifting his allegiance.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Ministry of Education to revise exam formula
Ministry of Education to revise exam formulaP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Amid a public outcry over the National Final Exams' (UAN) score conversion formula, the education ministry decided on Friday to revise the formula to make the results fairer for high-performing students.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Mega donates braille 'ballots'
Mega donates braille 'ballots' BANDUNG: President Megawati Soekarnoputri donated on Friday some 2,000 braille cards to blind people in the city to help them vote in the upcoming presidential election.Yusi Hasibuan of the official Election Supervisory Committee (KPUD) in Bandung presented the cards...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Riau's rhinos face extinction
Riau's rhinos face extinction PEKANBARU, Riau: the Natural Resources Preservation Forum said on Friday that the two-horned rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) was facing extinction due to the destruction of its habitat, with only five of the species left in their natural habitat in Rokan Hulu,...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Central Java sets official birthday
Central Java sets official birthday SEMARANG: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto announced earlier this week that Aug. 15, 1950, was the province's official date of birth. The date was decided following a long and careful discussion involving government officials, experts, public figures and a...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Plantation company head queried over sugar smuggling
Plantation company head queried over sugar smugglingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police questioned on Friday state plantation company PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) X president director Duduh Sadarachmat as a witness in connection with the discovery of smuggled sugar in several warehouses at Tanjung...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
RI needs 60,000 sports teachers
RI needs 60,000 sports teachers JAKARTA: The country is in need of at least 60,000 sports teachers for primary, elementary and high schools, Ministry of National Education's Director General of Primary and Elementary Education Indra Djati Sidi said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Investors sought for buggy project
Investors sought for buggy projectDewi Santoso, Jakarta Eleven months after the launching of the country's first electric buggy, dubbed the Marlip, its maker, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), says that it is seeking investors to mass produce the prototype.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Akbar not serious about Wiranto: Gus Dur
Akbar not serious about Wiranto: Gus Dur JAKARTA: Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, leader and co-founder of the National Awakening Party (PKB), accused Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung on Friday for not being serious in supporting Gen. (ret) Wiranto and Solahuddin Wahid in their campaigns.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
RI protests fishing-boat sinkings
RI protests fishing-boat sinkingsAUSTRALIA: Indonesia has lodged a formal protest over a crackdown on poaching by Australian authorities that led to last month's sinking of two Indonesian fishing boats and the repatriation of their crews from Darwin, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
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The winding road to better education Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo Jakarta 2. Ali -- Significance of religious philanthropy in reducing Indonesia's 1 X 45 Role of religious philanthropy in reducing poverty Muhamad Ali Jakarta3.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Official investigated for graft
Official investigated for graftMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Police have questioned Tangerang Social Welfare Agency head Wildanul Firdaus following activists' calls that the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office investigate the alleged embezzlement of a Rp 3.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Schools and education first
Schools and education firstFrom RepublikaOver the past few years, a lot of school buildings have collapsed, been demolished to make way commercial developments or fallen into disrepair. Such conditions will adversely affect the interest of both students and teachers in the education process.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Power cut hits parts of Sumatra
Power cut hits parts of SumatraPuji Santoso, Pekanbaru Power blackouts sometimes lasting longer than three hours have been a frequent occurrence in Riau province during the past two weeks, and the provincial government wants answers from the power suppliers.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Stop promiscuity among teenagers
Stop promiscuity among teenagersFrom Koran TempoThe level of promiscuity among teenagers in the West Java capital of Bandung is worrying, and is resulting in a rising number of cases of pre-marital sex being reported to the counseling agency of the provincial family planning association.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Railway employee admits wrongdoing
Railway employee admits wrongdoing PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Sarmidi, 50, a railway employee, acknowledged on Friday that negligence on his part had led to the fatal train accident in Pekalongan recently that killed seven and injured several others.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
1. PAN: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. PAN: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Leaders break Muhammadiyah's neutrality vow 2. KPU: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS KPU chairman cautious about vote buying allegations 3. MK: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Court ends electoral dispute hearings 4. KPI: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS KPI flooded with protests about 'biased' programs
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Dollar purchases from SOEs to be regulated
Dollar purchases from SOEs to be regulatedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister for State Enterprises is formulating a scheme with Bank Indonesia to manage and control the purchase of dollars by state companies in a bid to help support the ailing rupiah.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
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Promoting socially responsible investment Noah Beckwith OECD Observer, Paris2. Pitan -- RI must fight common enemies to remain united 2 x 30 Nation must agree to fight common enemies to forge unity Pitan Daslani Jakarta
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
1. BA'ASYIR: 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. BA'ASYIR: 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Ba'asyir behind bombings since 1999: Police 2. EXAMS: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Ministry of Education to revise exam formula 3. EURO: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24(TO BE DECIDED LATER AFTER bULGARIA VS dENMARK MATCH FINISHED) 4.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Marketing promises
Marketing promises From Media IndonesiaDuring the campaign for the July 5 presidential election, most candidates have been very keen to be seen visiting traditional markets. By doing so, they are able to talk with vendors and shoppers in the hope of winning public support.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Rupiah Rates June 18
Rupiah Rates June 18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,751.87 6,065.61 6,443.01 6,374.24 Brunei dollar 1 5,765.94 5,180.68 5,502.18 5,444.28 Canadian dollar 1 7,206.37 6,475.38 6,876.73 6,804.86 Swiss franc 1 7,886.44 7,087.81 7,525.68 7,448.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Muslim group sets voting criteria
Muslim group sets voting criteria SEMARANG: The Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) announced on Friday its criteria as a guide for the public in electing the best candidate into office.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Downsizing Cabinet
Downsizing Cabinet I am writing to comment on the National Resilience Institute alumni association (Ikal)'s proposals regarding the next Cabinet. It proposes that whoever wins the July 5 presidential election, appoint four coordinating ministers and 35 ministers (Pelita, June 9).
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Educators need to increase their adaptability and flexibility
Educators need to increase their adaptability and flexibilitySimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Our world of flux and ever increasing change means that today's technology is quickly surpassed. What is true today tomorrow may appear false.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Stopping the poverty cycle
Stopping the poverty cycle I am writing in response to an op-ed by Dr. Anis Chowdury, a consultant with the United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), that appeared in The Jakarta Post on June 10.Of course, everyone wants to help the unemployed and underemployed in Indonesia.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Minister installs new STPDN rector
Minister installs new STPDN rector BANDUNG: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno officially installed on Friday I Nyoman Sumaryadi as the rector of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Jatinangor, Sumedang regency, West Java province.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
New IMF chief set for visit to Asia
New IMF chief set for visit to Asia WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Rodrigo Rato heads for Asia next week in his first official trip since taking the helm of the fund.His itinerary includes Japan and China.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Megawati issues decree on national human rights committee
Megawati issues decree on national human rights committeeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has issued a decree establishing a national committee that will coordinate human rights activity across the country.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Heart disease big killer in Padang
Heart disease big killer in Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: Heart disease was the cause of death for about one in every three people in West Sumatra, a doctor said on Friday.Asnil, an expert from the Dr M Djamil Hospital, said research in 2000 by Andalas University showed about 1,600 people in West...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
BPK wants greater jurisdiction over SOEs
BPK wants greater jurisdiction over SOEsTony Hotland, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) wants greater authority in auditing publicly listed state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and that appointed public accountants consult the agency first before conducting an audit.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
OPEC doubts producers can ramp up output
OPEC doubts producers can ramp up outputAssociated Press, Jakarta Several of the world's oil producers that are not members of OPEC might not be able to immediately ramp up their output to help bring down current high oil prices, the group's president said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Pertamina case may lead to legislator's prosecution
Pertamina case may lead to legislator's prosecutionFitri Wulandari, Jakarta Legislators receiving money from state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina for a recent overseas trip could face up to 20 years in prison if they fail to explain the payouts to the government- sanctioned anti-corruption...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Sutiyoso ill-informed about proposed house conversion
Sutiyoso ill-informed about proposed house conversionDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has promised his administration would carry out an in-depth analysis on the proposal to convert parts of the upscale Kebayoran Baru residential area into business districts.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Govt may issue less debt this year
Govt may issue less debt this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government may reduce the size of the domestic bond issue for this year due to current volatility in the financial market, says Minister of Finance Boediono.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
A breakthrough in waste?
A breakthrough in waste? For the first time in the history of Greater Jakarta, the capital and its satellite cities -- Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi -- have agreed to join hands in managing their waste.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
TV Today: Saturday, June 19, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, June 19, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Talk Show11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
JP/13/Market
JP/13/Market Shares down on weak rupiah, rate hike fears Dow Jones Jakarta Shares ended lower on Friday for the second consecutive day, hurt by concerns of rising interest rates and the continued weakness of the rupiah, dealers said.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Sampoerna may issue bonds this year
Sampoerna may issue bonds this yearRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed PT HM Sampoerna, the country's third largest cigarette producer in terms of market share, may sell bonds by the end of this year, in a bid to refinance debt maturing in January next year.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Melia offers Chinese food promo
Melia offers Chinese food promo YOGYAKARTA: During the June-July school holiday, Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo is offering a special set menu at its Ching San Chinese food restaurant, said the hotel's public relations manager, Atik Damarjati.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Back to local names
Back to local namesFrom KompasThe use of foreign names for real estate complexes was severely criticized by linguists and those concerned about the national language around 1995, and as a result developers changed a lot of English names to Indonesian.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
ASEAN 'must establish regional mechanism on human rights'
ASEAN 'must establish regional mechanism on human rights'Adianto P. Simamora, Jakarta Southeast Asian nations must continue their endeavors to establish and develop a network of human rights mechanisms, the participants of a regional workshop said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Haze starts to blanket Jambi, Riau
Haze starts to blanket Jambi, RiauJon Afrizal, Jambi Haze from forest fires and land clearing work has blanketed Jambi and Riau provinces on Sumatra island at the start of the dry season.Despite the haze, local residents went about their daily activities as usual and there were no reports of...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Defying protest, councillors adamant on operational funds
Defying protest, councillors adamant on operational fundsRusman, Samarinda Defying criticism by non-governmental organizations, members of the East Kalimantan provincial council were adamant that they deserved to receive Rp 5.4 billion (US$600,000) in operational funds.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
'Abang-None' reaches finals
'Abang-None' reaches finals JAKARTA: The annual 'Abang and None' pageant, which is held to pick a pair of the city's "cultural and tourism ambassadors", will reach its final stage on July 18 at the Jakarta Convention Center.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
RI must fight common enemies to remain united
RI must fight common enemies to remain unitedPitan Daslani, Jakarta In a fragmented democracy at risk of disintegration, one good way to keep the nation united is to draw public attention to the need to fight common enemies.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Students to join maritime course
Students to join maritime course JAKARTA: In a bid to preserve the country's maritime resources, the Indonesian Sea Conservation Foundation (YLLI) will hold a Summer Field Course on Sangihe Talaud islands, North Sulawesi from July 8 to Aug. 6.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
GAM leaders released by Swedish court
GAM leaders released by Swedish courtTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta A Swedish court ordered on Friday the release of two exiled leaders of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) accused by the Indonesian government of staging assassinations, bombings and kidnappings.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Restless chapters push for Chairul's ouster
Restless chapters push for Chairul's ousterEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Several provincial chapters of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) are demanding the immediate resignation of chairman Chairul Tanjung and have asked for an extraordinary meeting to be held within the next two weeks.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Pertamina expects higher profit
Pertamina expects higher profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina expects pretax profit from exploration and production activities to increase by 21 percent in the first half of this year.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Vendors demand reopening of market
Vendors demand reopening of market BOGOR: Around 100 vendors of Kebon Kembang Market demonstrated at the Bogor City Council on Thursday, demanding that the administration clean up the market's Blok E, which was razed by fire on June 14, so they could restart their businesses.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
KPI flooded with protests about 'biased' programs
KPI flooded with protests about 'biased' programsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) has received an increasing number of complaints against television stations for running programs that allegedly favor particular candidates contesting the upcoming...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
House legislators name 14 new Supreme Court justices
House legislators name 14 new Supreme Court justicesKurniawan Hari and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) picked 14 Supreme Court justices on Friday after a series of hearings of 43 eligible candidates over the past four days.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 18, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
From teak forest to commercial area
From teak forest to commercial area Like other parts of South Jakarta, Kebayoran Baru, which covers an area of around 730 hectares, used to be a teak forest.The name Kebayoran comes from the Indonesian word for a kind of teak tree, bayur (Pterospermum javanicum).
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Sheraton offers relaxation package
Sheraton offers relaxation package YOGYAKARTA: Wishing for a weekend getaway at Yogyakarta? Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa on Jl. Laksda Adisucipto is offering a special Weekend Package for Rp 350,000 net per night for its Deluxe Garden View rooms.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Social security programs mandatory for expatriates
Social security programs mandatory for expatriatesRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea has issued a ministerial decree requiring all expatriates working in Indonesia to join a social security program, which, according to Law No.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
KL welcomes RI's proposal on straits patrols
KL welcomes RI's proposal on straits patrolsJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Friday welcomed an Indonesian suggestion to conduct joint patrols with Singapore to guard the Malacca Straits against threats from pirates and terrorists.Indonesia's navy chief Adm.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Women legislative candidates cheated
Women legislative candidates cheated JAKARTA: The Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) said on Friday the low representation of women in the House of Representatives was a result of the poor electoral system and the reluctance of political parties to accept women politicians.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Paiton's $180m debt on watch: S&P
Paiton's $180m debt on watch: S&P PT Paiton Energy, Indonesian unit of Edison Mission Energy, had $180 million of debt placed on credit-watch with negative implications by Standard & Poor's, which said the company's expansion plan may hurt its creditworthiness.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Dollar purchases from SOEs to be regulated
Dollar purchases from SOEs to be regulatedThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Office of the State Minister for State Enterprises is formulating a scheme with Bank Indonesia to manage and control the purchase of dollars by state companies in a bid to help support the ailing rupiah.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
3 x 12
3 x 12Haze starts to blanket Jambi, Riau JP/5/DPRD2 x 32Defying protests, councillors adamant on operational funds JP/5/poso1 x 36Rights body told to study Poso sex cases JP/5/FERRY2 x 32Main suspect in prosecutor's murder gives police the slip 1 x 30Power cut hits parts of Sumatra
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Hamzah makes a good neighbor, but president?
Hamzah makes a good neighbor, but president?Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta This is the second in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors. To his neighbors in Tegalan, Matraman, East Jakarta, Vice President Hamzah Haz is a down-to-earth person.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Disease-carrying vaccine destroyed
Disease-carrying vaccine destroyedMulta Fidrus, Tangerang The Animal Quarantine Center at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport burned on Friday some vaccines and substances suspected of carrying animal diseases that had been illegally imported from China and the United States.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
List of bomb attacks in Indonesia between 1999 and 2003
List of bomb attacks in Indonesia between 1999 and 2003---------------------------------------------------------------- No. Place Date Fatalities ----------------------------------------------------------------1. Residence of the Aug. 1, 2000 2 Philippines Ambassador 2. Jakarta Stock Sept.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Shares down on interest rate fears
Shares down on interest rate fearsDow Jones, Jakarta Shares ended lower on Friday for the second consecutive day, hurt by concerns of rising interest rates and the continued weakness of the rupiah, dealers said.The weighted average of Bank Indonesia's one-month benchmark notes Wednesday rose to 7.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Rights body told to study sex cases
Rights body told to study sex casesRuslan Sangadji, Palu The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has been urged to investigate alleged sexual exploitation of women by security forces in the troubled town of Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Role of religious philanthropy in reducing poverty
Role of religious philanthropy in reducing povertyMuhamad Ali, Jakarta A conference on Islamic philanthropy involving participants from Indonesia and other Muslim countries was held in Cairo last week to seek common ground and alternative programs to improve socioeconomic conditions in Muslim...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
VICO clarifies 'SCTV' news
VICO clarifies 'SCTV' news Referring to a broadcast by SCTV on their News Coverage 6 on the afternoon of June 13, "Villagers occupy land of VICO operations", we would like to respond as follows.BPMigas-VICO Indonesia is planning to drill a new well at the Nilam L site, an operation which will be...
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
4. Corrupt (2 x27)
4. Corrupt (2 x27) Attorney general criticized for failing to recover state assets 5. Expat ( 1 x 45) Social security programs mandatory for expatriates
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Happy Birthday, Jakarta and its myriad problems
Happy Birthday, Jakarta and its myriad problems Jakarta will celebrate its 477th birthday on June 22. Unfortunately, the capital city continues to face huge problems, such as disorganized public transportation, traffic congestion, floods, crime, poor public facilities, poverty and pollution.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Main suspect in prosecutor's murder gives police the slip
Main suspect in prosecutor's murder gives police the slipRuslan Sangadji, Palu Central Sulawesi provincial police are scouring the city for the prime suspect in the killing of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi, after a police raid on his hideout in Poso failed to capture him on Thursday.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Setiono
Setiono Jakarta2. Simon -- Educators need to increase adaptability and flexibility 2 X 30 Educators need to increase their adaptability and flexibility Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Regents, mayors told to punish speculators
Regents, mayors told to punish speculators KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Governor Piet A. Tallo urged regents and mayors in the province to take stern measures against speculators who have been accused of hoarding basic necessities and fuel, causing shortages of those items.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Jakarta 10K runners begin arriving
Jakarta 10K runners begin arriving JAKARTA: Ten of the 21 international runners scheduled to take part in the Jakarta International 10K on Sunday have arrived in the capital to begin their preparations for the competition.
Sat, 19 Jun 2004
Ba'asyir behind bombing since 1999: Police
Ba'asyir behind bombing since 1999: PoliceAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Police announced for the first time on Friday that controversial cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was the man behind a series of bombings that have shaken the country since 1999."Bombs have exploded everywhere across the country since 1999.