Archive: 14 August 2004
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Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Respecting pedestrians
Respecting pedestrians The rapid proliferation of motor vehicles in the ever- enlarging and teeming megalopolis that is Jakarta has created serious problems for pedestrians.It is obvious that the pedestrians' rights have been denied by fellow residents and administration officials.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Rupiah Rates Aug.13
Rupiah Rates Aug.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,931.20 6,217.01 6,608.95 6,539.04 Brunei dollar 1 5,685.59 5,100.38 5,421.25 5,364.56 Canadian dollar 1 7,335.49 6,580.82 6,994.44 6,921.69 Swiss franc 1 7,766.03 6,967.96 7,404.96 7,328.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Megawati congratulates Lee, hopes for better relations
Megawati congratulates Lee, hopes for better relationsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri congratulated on Thursday new Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and expressed hope his government would work to improve bilateral relations between the two countries.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Health agency fails to meet annual target for free cataract operations
Health agency fails to meet annual target for free cataract operationsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/TangerangWith around 4,000 residents on the north coast of Tangerang regency suffering sight problems caused by cataracts every year, the regency health agency has failed to fulfill its goal of...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
House rushes debate on commission bill
House rushes debate on commission bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives committee deliberating the truth and reconciliation commission bill has intensified its deliberation and pledged to finish it in the upcoming session.M.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Yogya's cultural bulletin launched
Yogya's cultural bulletin launchedYOGYAKARTA: In a bid to provide greater access and information to the public, the Yogyakarta municipal board of culture (DKK) launched over the weekend Umbul, a bimonthly bulletin on culture.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
3 x 20
3 x 20 Police blame locals for failure to arrest mysterious gunmen JP/4/gadis2 X 28 Mining endangers species in national park, say officials JP/5/YOGYA2 x 29 Panwaslu quiz police chief over alleged poll partiality JP/5/RIVER2 x 31 27 firms face investigation into pollution in Karanganyar rivers 2 x...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
JP/17/KAWIN
JP/17/KAWIN Sri Yunnah, AY Kuncana continue painting despite old ageSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaGetting older does not mean you have to stop working. Artists Sri Yunnah, 64, and her husband, A.Y. Kuncana, 70, are proof of this.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
RI July vehicle sales down 10%
RI July vehicle sales down 10% JAKARTA: Sales of new vehicles in Indonesia fell 10% in July to 38,481 from 42,769 in June, the Indonesian car assemblers' association, Gaikindo, said on Friday.The association didn't provide an explanation for the fall in vehicle sales in the domestic market, but...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Indonesia, Japan to hold crucial talks on economy
Indonesia, Japan to hold crucial talks on economyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government will host a high-level discussion on matters concerning the economy with a visiting delegation from Japan on Monday, with a search for ways to improve the investment climate in this country...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
RI, E. Timor set to discuss rights abuse acquittals
RI, E. Timor set to discuss rights abuse acquittalsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe foreign ministers of Indonesia and East Timor are likely to discuss matters related to the 1999 human rights violations in East Timor, including the possible establishment of a commission of experts, when the two meet...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
'The death sentence is no joke'
'The death sentence is no joke'The execution of 67-year-old Indian national Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey in Medan, North Sumatra, last week for drug smuggling remains controversial. Some people support capital punishment, and say it should also be applied to big-time corruptors.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Elections Commission
Elections Commission Valina Singka Subekti displays a specimen ballot paper to be used for the Sept. 20 presidential election runoff. The commission introduced the ballot paper on Friday and announced plans to advertise the election soon in the mass media.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
1. Indo (4x14)
1. Indo (4x14) Indofood's profit drops by 62% on currency losses 2. FTA (1x30) RI prepares 50-item FTA with U.S. OR RI prepares 50-item FTA OR RI preparing FTA with U.S. 3. Permat (2x25) Jamsostek earmarks Rp 800b for Permata Banks shares is it Permata Bank or Bank Permata? State pension fund...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
JP/20/TANTO
JP/20/TANTO Tarko Sudiarno The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central JavaJournalists and fellow artists often call him a village provocateur. "I'm part of the villagers and I admire them for their wisdom, art and culture.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Indonesia's 59th Independence Day, and Its Future
Indonesia's 59th Independence Day, and Its FutureJusuf Wanandi Jakarta After eight years of multiple crises encompassing all fields of life, and many pessimistic evaluations and assessments, including mine, it is about time to ask ourselves what lies ahead for us? Should we be more optimistic about...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Cooperation isn't getting any easier
Cooperation isn't getting any easier A conference of East Asian academics here next week will plonk Thailand in the middle of a fresh debate on the wisdom of 13 Asian countries converging in a new community.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Priok victims refuse to give up
Priok victims refuse to give upM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/JakartaDismayed by the acquittal of Army's special forces commander Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan, victims and the family members of victims of the 1984 shooting incident in Tanjung Priok demanded on Friday an international rights...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Blatant displays of wealth amid poverty
Blatant displays of wealth amid povertyFrom KompasAn interesting trend in Indonesian infotainment is becoming established. After last year's F4 musical shows, and the extravagant birthday parties of celebrities and their billion- rupiah weddings, this year, Indonesian versions of American Idol are...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
East Timor welcomes new RI ambassador
East Timor welcomes new RI ambassadorEAST TIMOR: East Timor welcomed Indonesia's first ambassador to the tiny nation on Friday, saying his arrival shows the relationship with its former occupier is maturing just five years after bloody independence battles.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Investment and governance: A new paradigm
Investment and governance: A new paradigmJoe C. Bartlett Jakarta Economic growth and job creation depends heavily on high levels of investment. One of the major disappointments of Indonesia's economic recovery is that the government's success in re-establishing macro-economic stability has not...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Govt delays tax hike on stock
Govt delays tax hike on stockThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to postpone a controversial plan to raise the tax rate on stock transactions as deliberations on a revised tax law have yet to be completed, an official has said.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Councillors get cash for shirts
Councillors get cash for shirts SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The provincial legislative council has been accused of corruption in the use of funds allocated to buy official shirts for its members.The council distributed the funds in cash to all 45 of its members, instead of providing them directly...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
The benefits of learning true independence
The benefits of learning true independenceSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta As the noted date in Indonesia's calendar of Aug. 17 approaches, homes and business premises alike become adorned in the red and white of this nation's flag and the word "independence" increasingly crosses people's lips.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Sunparking and lost helmet
Sunparking and lost helmetFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Aug. 1, I visited ITC and Ambassador Mal in Kuningan, Jakarta, at 3:28. I parked my motorcycle in the parking lot managed by Sunparking, leaving my locked helmet and jacket on my motorcycles as there were no lockers around.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Charoen units to go private
Charoen units to go private JAKARTA: Two subsidiaries of Thai conglomerate Charoen Pokphand Group plan to go private next month by buying its entire shares currently owned by the public.The two companies are animal feed producer PT Central Proteinaprima and animal health products producer and...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Respecting pedestrians
Respecting pedestrians The rapid proliferation of motor vehicles in the ever- enlarging and teeming megalopolis that is Jakarta has created serious problems for pedestrians.It is obvious that the pedestrians' rights have been denied by fellow residents and administration officials.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Gunasegaran wins Taman Dayu Open
Gunasegaran wins Taman Dayu Open JAKARTA: Gunasegaran of Malaysia defended his championship title at the Taman Dayu-Sonni Putri Open golf tournament in Pandaan, East Java, after he carded six-under-par 66 in the final day on Friday.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
KPU to launch education program
KPU to launch education programM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/JakartaFacing the prospect of a low voter turnout in the presidential election runoff, the General Elections Commission (KPU) is preparing a massive media education program to encourage eligible voters to exercise their rights on...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
KPPU rules against Telkom
KPPU rules against TelkomTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Business Competition Supervisory Agency (KPPU) ruled on Friday that telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) was guilty of violating Law No. 5/1999 on Monopolies and Unfair Competition.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
University students worry over new costly admission charges
University students worry over new costly admission chargesThe Jakarta Post, Depok/Yogyakarta/SurabayaDespite their elation upon finding out they secured a place at a state university, students on Friday said they were a little worried about how they were going to pay for their education, as this...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Businesses offered role in education
Businesses offered role in educationDewi Santoso and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe private sector should increase its role in education to help the government speed up the development of quality human resources, Minister of Education Malik Fadjar said on Friday.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Cycling to work
Cycling to work We should give a big salute and strong support to the Indonesian Mountain Biking Community (MTB Indonesia) in organizing "A Bike to Work Event" on Aug. 6 (The Jakarta Post of Aug. 7). Let us treat this as a starting point for Jakarta people who really care about worsening air...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Man found dead in Bandung rehab clinic
Man found dead in Bandung rehab clinic BANDUNG: Ishak Purwanto, 27, who was undergoing therapy at the Budi Luhur rehab center in the West Java capital of Bandung, ended his own life on Friday.Ishak's body was found hanging in the clinic's locked bathroom at around 10:30 a.m.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Muhamad Ali
Muhamad Ali Jakarta2. Cina18 -- America in two minds about China? 1 X 48 Is America really in two minds about China? Tom Plate The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore3. Nation18 -- Trafficking in a stain on humanity 1 X 30 Trafficking is a stain on humanity Pradit Charoenthaitawee The Nation...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Bigger budgets allocated to improve public services
Bigger budgets allocated to improve public servicesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/JakartaTaxpayers should expect better service from public officials when gathering taxes and levies as their departments' operational budgets are set to increase.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Panwaslu quizes police chief over alleged poll partiality
Panwaslu quizes police chief over alleged poll partialitySlamet Susanto and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta/JakartaThe Yogyakarta Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) questioned on Friday Yogyakarta municipal police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Corruption eradication moves ahead
Corruption eradication moves ahead From Koran TempoThe Megawati government's serious intention to eliminate corruption is indicated by the issuance of Presidential Decree No.59/2004 on the establishment of anticorruption courts.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
RI prepares 50-item FTA with U.S.
RI prepares 50-item FTA with U.S.Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government has proposed 50 products and commodities as the initial focus of a possible future free trade agreement (FTA) between the country and the U.S.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Oil above $45 on Iraq, Venezuela
Oil above $45 on Iraq, VenezuelaReuters, LondonOil hovered near record peaks on Friday, underpinned by worries of fresh sabotage on Iraq's oil industry and possible unrest in Venezuela where President Hugo Chavez this weekend faces a referendum on his rule.U.S. light crude eased 8 U.S. cents to $45.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
*Proper maintenance key to clean gas emission: Experts Page 2
*Proper maintenance key to clean gas emission: Experts Page 2 *Priok victims refuse to give up Page 4 *Police blame locals for failure to nab mysterious gunmenPage 5 *The benefits of learning true independence Page 7 *Market demolition pending new study by university Page 8 *Iraqis demonstrate in...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Unforgettable moment on offer in special honeymoon package
Unforgettable moment on offer in special honeymoon packageSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Klaten, Central JavaIt was Monday afternoon at Candi Sewu, a Buddhist temple in Bener, Bugisan village, Prambanan sub-district, Klaten, Central Java, about 17 kilometers east of Yogyakarta.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Sri Yunnah, Kuncana continue painting, despite old age
Sri Yunnah, Kuncana continue painting, despite old ageSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaGetting older does not mean you have to stop working. Artists Sri Yunnah, 64, and her husband, A.Y. Kuncana, 70, are proof of this.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Indofood's profit drops by 62% on forex losses
Indofood's profit drops by 62% on forex lossesRendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world's largest instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced on Friday its net profit in the first semester dropped by 62 percent on-year, mostly on foreign exchange losses and interest burdens.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
TNI claims it shot rebel leaders
TNI claims it shot rebel leaders BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Indonesian Military (TNI) claimed on Friday to have shot three leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel group, including its army commander Muzakir Manaf.Aceh security restoration operation commander Maj. Gen.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
TV Today: Saturday, August 14, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, August 14, 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, 14 Aug 2004
Home buyers report developer for fraud
Home buyers report developer for fraud BOGOR: Home-seekers who had purchased property in Bukit Sentul housing complex in Bogor regency filed a report to Bogor Police on Thursday against developer PT Bukit Sentul Tbk for fraud.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Hospital reported for alleged malpractice
Hospital reported for alleged malpracticeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police have questioned two women following their complaints of criminal negligence against doctors at the Pondok Indah Hospital in South Jakarta.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Police tests confirm bay polluted
Police tests confirm bay pollutedAbdul Khalik and Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPolice laboratory tests have found heavy metal contamination in Buyat Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, silencing doubts over the pollution that has allegedly caused health problems for residents.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
174 nabbed in gambling raid
174 nabbed in gambling raid BANDUNG: Police here raided two gambling dens that had recently been bombed by unidentified people on Jl. Braga 8, Bandung, West Java.At least 174 people, including gambling operators, were rounded up and taken to the city police office for questioning during the raid on...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
KONI bans PABBSI from handling b'building
KONI bans PABBSI from handling b'buildingEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After having been stripped of its membership in Asian and international bodybuilding associations, the Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) has now been banned from...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
DEA, BNN forge cooperation to stamp out drug groups
DEA, BNN forge cooperation to stamp out drug groupsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe National Narcotics Agency (BNN) and the United States' Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are collaborating to curb the business of drug syndicates.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Feeling uneasy on Serpong freeway
Feeling uneasy on Serpong freeway From Media IndonesiaAs a resident of Serpong in Tangerang, I go to work in Jakarta mostly via the Ulujami-Serpong freeway. On my way home, I often feel scared because the toll road is not illuminated at night.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Hotels gear up for Aug. 17 fiesta
Hotels gear up for Aug. 17 fiestaYOGYAKARTA: To celebrate the country's 59th day of independence that will fall on Tuesday, Aug. 17, star-rated hotels in the city have prepared a variety of special dinner packages.Santika Hotel on Jl.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
27 firm face investigation into pollution in Karanganyar rivers
27 firm face investigation into pollution in Karanganyar riversSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/SemarangThe Central Java office of the Environmental Impact Management Agency (Bappedal) is investigating 27 companies over allegations of polluting rivers in Karanganyar regency.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Mining endangers species in national park, say officials
Mining endangers species in national park, say officialsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe operations of a gold mining firm in the Batang Gadis National Park in Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra, is threatening the survival of more than 500 species of rare plants and animals, local...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Exhibition week at Puppet Museum
Exhibition week at Puppet MuseumLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post/JakartaTraditional art lovers can enjoy performances of wayang (shadow puppets), dances and music as well as an exhibition from Aug. 13 until Aug. 26 at the Puppet Museum in Kota, West Jakarta.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
JSX receives bomb threat
JSX receives bomb threat JAKARTA: Only three days after Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani vowed to charge hoaxers under the Antiterrorism Law, the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta, received a bomb threat at about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Challenge of political Islam
Challenge of political Islam Challenge of political Islam in world's most populous Muslim nation Amy Chew New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur Indonesia's former President Abdurrahman Wahid may have failed in his attempt to stand for elections but the ulama remains an influential figure as the country's...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Jusuf Kalla and the Chinese
Jusuf Kalla and the ChineseIvan Wibowo Jakarta From the names on the two presidential tickets in the Sept. 20 election runoff -- Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla and Megawati Soekarnoputri-Hasyim Muzadi -- South Sulawesi businessman Kalla's is the most controversial for Chinese- Indonesians.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
A conference of East Asian academics here next week will plonk
A conference of East Asian academics here next week will plonk Thailand in the middle of a fresh debate on the wisdom of 13 Asian countries converging in a new community. The discussions will show who continues to hold reservations about the idea, which evolved from Malaysia's initiative in the...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Malaysia travel business frets as skies hazy again
Malaysia travel business frets as skies hazy againAgencies, Kuala LumpurMalaysia's travel industry expressed fears on Friday that the haze from Indonesian forest fires, which has driven away foreign tourists in the past, is posing a fresh threat to local businesses.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Benny Susetyo
Benny Susetyo Jakarta 2. Wibowo18 -- Jusuf Kalla and the Chinese 2 X 30Jusuf Kalla and the Chinese, a critique of past viewsIvan Wibowo Jakarta
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Labor exporters, NGOs oppose labor bill
Labor exporters, NGOs oppose labor billRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the House of Representatives is yet to extensively discuss the bill on labor placement and protection overseas, both labor exporters and non-governmental organizations have spoken out against it, for...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Mochtar Lubis to get top award
Mochtar Lubis to get top awardFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaA noted journalist, the late Mochtar Lubis, will be among the 12 recipients of annual awards to honor people for outstanding service to the country.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Proper maintenance key to clean gas emission: Experts
Proper maintenance key to clean gas emission: ExpertsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPrivate car owners can avoid contributing to Jakarta's air pollution by making sure that their cars meet the required emission standards.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Elections Commission
Elections Commission Valina Singka Subekti displays a specimen ballot paper to be used for the Sept. 20 presidential election runoff. The commission introduced the ballot paper on Friday and announced plans to advertise the election soon in the mass media.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.13, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.13, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Megawati calls for social integration
Megawati calls for social integrationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri told Chinese-Indonesians on Friday to stop complaining about discrimination against them and open themselves up to other ethnic groups in the country.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Shares end lower on weak rupiah
Shares end lower on weak rupiahIndonesian shares closed lower on Friday, tracking losses in most Asian markets, as the rupiah's continued weakness hurt overall sentiment, dealers said."The market lost its ground again," said a trader with a local securities firm.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 14, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, August 14, 2004 Exhibition* Fine Arts exhibition and performances Lintang Desa by Moelyono, and people from Kebonsari village, at Rumah Seni Cemeti, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan No. 41 (Tel. 0274 371015), until Aug. 31.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
13 councillors probed over fake documents
13 councillors probed over fake documentsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/PadangAt least 13 councillors in a number of cities in West Sumatra province have been discovered to have used fake school diplomas and health certificates in their candidacy applications, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
The powerful wife of Singapore's new PM
The powerful wife of Singapore's new PMJason Szep, Reuters/SingaporeSingapore's new prime minister Lee Hsien Loong has a very powerful, market-savvy wife -- a publicity-shy, U.S.-educated engineer who Fortune Magazine ranks among the 25 most powerful people in Asian business.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Police blame locals for failure to arrest mysterious gunmen
Police blame locals for failure to arrest mysterious gunmenAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter months of fruitless searching, the National Police blamed their failure to find the murderers of a clergywoman and a prosecutor in Palu, Central Sulawesi, on the lack of help from local residents.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
More students join research contest
More students join research contest JAKARTA: The Youth Research Competition organizing committee received 1,021 research papers this year, almost three times higher than scientific works submitted by participants last year.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
First smoking, next apartments?
First smoking, next apartments?From Warta KotaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to issue a local regulation banning people from smoking in public places will surely be welcomed by most citizens in the capital as good health is indeed the right of everyone.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
1. Jusuf -- Indonesia's 59th Independence Day and Its Future
1. Jusuf -- Indonesia's 59th Independence Day and Its Future 2 X 23 59th Independence Day and Indonesia's future Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta 2. Joe16 -- Investment and governance: A new paradigm 1 x 30 Good governance and investment Joe C. Bartlett Jakarta
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
PT Newmont clarifies
PT Newmont clarifies As part of our efforts to keep you informed regarding PT Newmont Minahasa Raya and in response to the article Govt mulls relocating fishermen from contaminated Buyat Bay in the Aug. 12 edition of your paper, we would like to provide some clarification.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Jamsostek earmarks Rp 800b for Permata Bank shares
Jamsostek earmarks Rp 800b for Permata Bank sharesRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State pension fund Jamsostek has set aside Rp 800 billion (US$88.8 million) to buy the government's 71 percent share in Permata Bank but it is still selecting suitable partners for the bid.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Developers to make room for graves
Developers to make room for gravesTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/BogorThe urgent need to expand public cemeteries has prompted the Bogor municipal administration to enforce Bylaw No. 15/1999 on developers' provision of two percent of land for graveyards.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Busway shut during Aug. 17 ceremony
Busway shut during Aug. 17 ceremony JAKARTA: TransJakarta Busway Management announced on Friday that it would suspend the busway's operation on Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the duration of the Independence Day ceremony at the presidential palace."We will also suspend operation from 4 p.m.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Independence and memory of the nation
Independence and memory of the nationThomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta Fifty-nine years ago on Aug. 17, 1945, Sukarno and Hatta proclaimed the independence of the Republic of Indonesia. They did so on behalf of the people of the country, who had the same deep desire for freedom.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Sutanto preserves rural arts
Sutanto preserves rural artsTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central JavaJournalists and fellow artists often call him a village provocateur. "I'm part of the villagers and I admire them for their wisdom, art and culture.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Akbar hints at TNI bill delay
Akbar hints at TNI bill delayFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter insisting upon the endorsement of the military bill by September, the House of Representatives Speaker Abkar Tandjung hinted on Friday that the House may be unable to finish deliberating the draft bill on time.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Ministry bars 204 haj pilgrims
Ministry bars 204 haj pilgrims JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has prohibited 204 people from performing the haj pilgrimage next year for producing fake documents.Head of the Central Sulawesi religious affairs office Noor Sulaiman said the pilgrims were residents of South Sulawesi, who...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Constitutional Court controversy
Constitutional Court controversyFrom Koran TempoThe Constitutional Court's decision to declare unconstitutional Law No.16/2003 on antiterrorism, as it conflicts with a new provision in the recently amended Constitution, is certainly controversial.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Islamic reformism from within
Islamic reformism from withinMuhamad Ali, Jakarta The New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof in his recent article, Islamic Reformism: Martyrs, Virgins and Grapes (Aug. 4), provides criticism of religious fundamentalism -- Christian, Jewish, but specifically Muslim fundamentalism -- and hoped...
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
One year of Constitutional Court
One year of Constitutional CourtFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaThe Constitutional Court celebrated its first anniversary on Friday, citing as several accomplishments the resolution of cases related to the 1945 Constitution.
Sat, 14 Aug 2004
Elections Commission
Elections Commission Valina Singka Subekti displays a specimen ballot paper to be used for the Sept. 20 presidential election runoff. The commission introduced the ballot paper on Friday and announced plans to advertise the election soon in the mass media.