Archive: 20 January 2005
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Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Menfolk may move in search of jobs, new life
Menfolk may move in search of jobs, new life Edward Harris, Associated Press, Banda Aceh, Aceh Siffudin beached his wooden skiff in the predawn calm and carried his freshly caught fish to an inland market just hours before the ocean reared back like a cocked fist and crushed Indonesia's coast. The wave demolished his home and boat and killed his wife and three children, forcing the 32-year-old fisherman to consider leaving this shattered city forever.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
At the Jakarta International Montessori School (JIMS),
At the Jakarta International Montessori School (JIMS), students are treated not merely as children but also as the people that need to be respected and cared.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt likely to revive talks with GAM
Govt likely to revive talks with GAM Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government hopes to resume peace talks with Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders later this month, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday. A previous truce between the two sides collapsed amid mutual recriminations in 2003. The minister, however, declined to speculate on what kind of an outcome such a meeting might produce.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Displaced Aceh women turn to traditional embroidery
Displaced Aceh women turn to traditional embroidery Martin Abbugao Agence France-Presse/Cot Selamat, Aceh Since moving into a crowded tent that has been her home for the past three weeks, tsunami victim Ratna remains haunted by the giant waves that suddenly swept away her home and family. But Ratna and about 50 other women from her obliterated neighborhood hope to exorcise the demons by turning to their hobby before the calamity struck -- doing traditional embroidery.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Drug industries slammed over pricey products
Drug industries slammed over pricey products The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a health ministry circular instructing pharmaceutical industries to "self-assess" the prices of their products in order to make them more affordable to the public, most drugs remain beyond the reach of the poor, according to the Indonesian Health Consumer's Empowerment Foundation (YPKKI).
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Consolidation of state funds
Consolidation of state funds From Media Indonesia As a member of the House of Representatives Commission VI representing the National Awakening Party faction, I would like to express my views regarding State Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto's plan to place the partnership and environment development fund (PKBL) or the small-scale businesses and cooperatives fund (PUKK) under the control of PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM).
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Serambi Indonesia' deals with tragedy aftermath
'Serambi Indonesia' deals with tragedy aftermath Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh It may not be easy to revive the spirits of the Acehnese just three weeks after the horrific Dec. 26 tsunami, but for Aceh's leading daily newspaper Serambi Indonesia, no challenge is insurmountable. After five days off the newsstands, the daily was back on Jan.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Baiturrahman, symbol of greatness and hope
Baiturrahman, symbol of greatness and hope Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, a beautiful if not imposing building in central Banda Aceh, has come to symbolize Aceh's greatness, its people's strong devotion to Islam, and now, as the province recovers from the devastating earthquake and tsunamis last month, it has come to represent hope.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
* 'RI should finance infrastructure in rupiah' Page 3
* 'RI should finance infrastructure in rupiah' Page 3 * VP secretary resigns over circular Page 4 * Flooding continues up and down Sumatra Page 5 * Indonesian democracy: Facade or under way? Page 6 * Number of people with HIVAIDS doubled 2004: NGO Page 8 * Top seeds race on, beat the heat at Australian Open Page 10 * Condoleezza Rice puts accent on U.S. diplomacy Page 11 * LNG shipments' delay sends bad signals to investors Page 13 * Menfolk may move in search of jobs, new life Page 19
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Avoid past mistake in Aceh
Avoid past mistake in Aceh From Republika The government's slow handling of tsunami victims almost three weeks after the disaster struck Aceh has led to many foreign aid offers, yet the government should always be alert to foreign assistance claiming to serve humanitarian purposes. It is fresh in our minds how East Timor broke away from the unitary state of Indonesia following external intervention in settling the issue of the country's youngest province.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indian community raises Aceh funds
Indian community raises Aceh funds DENPASAR: The Indian Community and Dawoodi Bohra Indian Moslem Community in Bali had raised around Rp 460 million (about US$50,000) in funds for Tsunami victims. The donation was presented to Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha on Jan. 13. People of Indian, Arabic and Chinese descent have lived in Bali for centuries, long before the arrival of Western expatriates. Relations between India and Bali have been close.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/BATAM
JP/5/BATAM Acehnese migrants see better future on their own soil Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands While many Aceh tsunami survivors were scared to return to their homes for fear of aftershocks and more tsunami, not a few Acehnese living outside the province were instead planning to go back, hoping to fill the void for trades that are now badly needed there. Many trades are now in very high demand in Aceh as a result of the tsunami tragedy that took more than 115,000 lives.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Indonesia should finance infrastructure in rupiah 2. RICE: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Rice: soft face, little give on U.S. foreign policy 3. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 32 counts Haj pilgrims pray for tsunami victims 4. ICRC: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS ICRC hospital, makeshift but best equipped
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reporting Aceh emotional for Najwa
Reporting Aceh emotional for Najwa Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visions of battered Aceh and North Sumatra provinces struck television reporter Najwa Shihab last month with something she thought she had already knew: What journalism is all about. With her distinctive radiance Najwa may appear to be just like any other TV reporter-cum-anchor, with more unkind critics even suggesting that she is a bit overrated.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sudanese delegation to visit Aceh
Sudanese delegation to visit Aceh JAKARTA: A Sudanese team is scheduled to leave for Aceh on Friday to observe the level of devastation there. The team, led by Mohamed Hassan Ahmed al-Bashir, the brother of the Sudan's President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, consists of the representatives of the ruling National Congress Party and non- governmental organizations.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. FLOOD: 2 X 25
1. FLOOD: 2 X 25 Thousands flee homes as floods paralyze Jakarta 2. CGI: 4 X 9 CGI meeting starts, Japan promises $1b 3. BAITURRAHMAN: 1 X 40 Baiturrahman, symbol of greatness and hope
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia should finance infrastructure in rupiah
Indonesia should finance infrastructure in rupiah At the just-concluded Infrastructure Summit, the government used the opportunity not only to offer 91 infrastructure projects worth US$22 billion over five years to investors, but also to take input from top executives of global companies and international funding bodies. Tan Sri Francis Yeoh Sock Ping, CEO and managing director of Malaysia's YTL Corp. Bhd. talked with The Jakarta Post's Zakki P. Hakim about the summit.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ford Escape Hybrid, Chrysler 300 top in Detroit
Ford Escape Hybrid, Chrysler 300 top in Detroit The Jakarta Post Jakarta For the second time in a row a hybrid vehicle won the accolade "best vehicle" in the recently held North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan. This year, the Ford Escape Hybrid was named best truck while last year it was the Toyota Prius that received the honor. As for the Ford Motor Company, it was back-to-back honors in the truck category as last year its Ford F150 was named best truck.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Afghan doctors proud of helping Indonesia
Afghan doctors proud of helping Indonesia Michaela Cancela-Kieffer, Agence France-Presse, Kabul They pose for a picture, proud of the card pinned on their jacket which identifies them as part of Afghanistan's "medical assessment team": despite its own misery, the war-torn country is sending its own doctors to Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh province. After 23 years of conflicts, Afghanistan remains one of the world's poorest nations, with a shattered health system.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sentul to host one-make race
Sentul to host one-make race JAKARTA: Twenty drivers are slated to take part in the six- series 2005 Getz One-Make Race beginning in March at the Sentul International Circuit. "We are attempting to encourage (development) of the automotive sport and giving an opportunity to sport lovers for their driving hobby," Yongki Sugiharto from organizer Hyundai Mobil Indonesia said at a press conference here on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
PBSI on a talent search at Yogyakarta tournament
PBSI on a talent search at Yogyakarta tournament Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) hopes that a potential world beater will be discovered at next week's National Badminton Championship in Yogyakarta. PBSI will use the Jan. 25-30 event to recruit talented young players for a place at the Cipayung national training center in East Jakarta. "This in the final stage of the 2004 recruitment process.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Are foreign buyouts a national threat?
Are foreign buyouts a national threat? JP/7/KOREA Are foreign buyouts a national threat? Jasper S. Kim The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul A clear pattern has emerged recently of foreigners taking increasingly larger positions in Korean assets, such as KOSPI shares, domestic banks and local real estate. But are such foreign buyouts on balance a threat to the republic?
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airport workers cancel strike
Airport workers cancel strike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Airport workers in 13 cities, including Denpasar, Surabaya and Yogyakarta, have canceled their plan to strike over the government's attempt to take over the management of their pensions. Instead, they will hold a peaceful demonstration.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Michael Vatikiotis New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur People are more worried about the future of their children's education, jobs and basic services. Now that the immediate task of emergency relief in Aceh is almost over, it's time to start thinking ahead about ways to develop Aceh's shattered economy and encourage investment.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Chess Quiz'
'Chess Quiz' I appreciate the "Chess Quiz" that appears every day in The Jakarta Post, which has been quite good these days as compared to a few years ago. However, I have some basic complaints about this column. The Pre-set Quiz -- as opposed those adopted from end-games actually played by international players, which are supposedly good -- is too unrealistic, and should be more like an actual match.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
BOK role different form Bakornas: VP
BOK role different form Bakornas: VP Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Wednesday that the planned Special Authority Body (BOK) for Aceh and North Sumatra would have different responsibilities than the agency currently in charge of humanitarian relief operations in the tsunami-hit provinces.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 240 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,350 50 975,000 Adhi Karya 870 20 18,280,000 Adira Dinamika 2,800 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 350,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 150 10 62,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,130 0 555,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, January 22, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, January 22, 2005 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:30 Sports 11:30 TV Drama 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 2:00 TV Drama 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Comedy 5:00 Children Show 5:30 Documentary 6:00 Battle of Wits 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Jaya Show 8:00 TV Series: Demigods 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Class Music 10:00 Boxing Match 11:30 Cultural Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Charity foundation to build portable homes
Charity foundation to build portable homes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To help meet the pressing need for decent housing for tsunami survivors, a local charity organization in collaboration with Gadjah Mada University has announced plans to build portable homes in Aceh.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
The rebuilding of Aceh
The rebuilding of Aceh The last thing the Acehnese will want to do is sit around and do nothing. They will need building materials, tools, nails, claw hammers, pumps, pipes, corrugated sheeting, portable generators, fuel and whatever else is required -- and they want that now. Activity will help take their minds off the many terrible losses, and the rebuilding will give everyone a new and much needed sense of direction.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zero Accident Award for Sofitel Seminyak
Zero Accident Award for Sofitel Seminyak JAKARTA: The Indonesian government presented Sofitel Seminyak Bali with a Zero Accident Award in conjunction with National Health and Safety Month 2005. Sofitel Seminyak was one of eight companies to receive the prestigious award. Vice President Jusuf Kalla, together with Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris presented the award to Sofitel Seminyak general manager Ove Sandstrom at the State Palace in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan has a lot to offer in disaster survival
Japan has a lot to offer in disaster survival Katsuyuki Abe, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Immediately after a major earthquake struck off Indonesia's Flores Island in 1992, I went to the region to survey the damage. Here are my thoughts on how Japan can help other nations with disaster preparedness. While experts may be able to quickly determine the scale of a temblor and send out tsunami warnings, that information is useless if there is no way to convey it immediately to threatened communities.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Agostino De Romanis from Italy, Rudana Museum and Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Cok Rai Pudak 44, Peliatan, Ubud, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Feb. 5. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bali, and the Italian Institute of Culture in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.19
Rupiah Rates Jan.19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,299.34 6,538.21 6,955.75 6,881.57 Brunei dollar 1 5,906.67 5,291.02 5,628.64 5,568.88 Canadian dollar 1 7,890.22 7,069.26 7,518.82 7,440.51 Swiss franc 1 8,143.36 7,295.97 7,760.05 7,679.13 Danish krone 1 1,689.56 1,513.06 1,610.03 1,592.52 Euro 1 12,567.44 11,261.84 11,975.87 11,853.27 Poundsterling 1 18,006.25 16,134.16 17,158.68 16,981.46 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,236.86 1,108.48 1,178.64 1,166.69...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flooding continues up and down Sumatra
Flooding continues up and down Sumatra The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Langkat/Palembang Kaminem rushed out of bed after hearing an alarm to warn residents in Kebun Sayur district in Langkat regency of the coming flood. The alarm went off at about 3 a.m. Wednesday morning and the 38-year-old widow, who lives alone, packed as many belongings as possible and hurriedly left her house.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pakistan kicks off Asian bond deals
Pakistan kicks off Asian bond deals Dow Jones, Singapore Pakistan has sold US$600 million in U.S. dollar-denominated Islamic bonds, kicking off Asian sovereign bond issuance for the year. Indonesia is now assessing fund-raising ideas submitted by bankers at the end of last week, and the Philippines is widely expected to come to the market in February. Most other countries in the region -- including China and South Korea -- are also set to return with hefty benchmark issues.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Temanggung case goes on
Temanggung case goes on SEMARANG: Following the walk out by dozens of high-ranking Temanggung officials in protest of their regent, Central Java Governor Mardiyanto has sent deputy governor Ali Mufiz on Wednesday to hold a dialog with the officials who have remained. "Hopefully the deputy governor will also meet Temanggung Regent Totok Ary Prabowo, who is in Jakarta. The regent did ask my permission to go to Jakarta but at that time, I ask him to stay in Temanggung.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna 2004 sales rise 15% on higher A-Mild demand
Sampoerna 2004 sales rise 15% on higher A-Mild demand PT H.M. Sampoerna, Indonesia's second- largest cigarette maker, said sales last year rose 15 percent, aided by higher prices and demand for its A Mild brand. Sales rose to Rp 16.78 trillion (US$1.8 billion) from Rp 14.53 trillion in 2003, the Surabaya, East Java-based company said in a statement. Sampoerna sold 41.38 billion cigarettes last year, 13 percent more than the 36.48 billion in 2003.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Media magnate reaches out to tsunami victims
Media magnate reaches out to tsunami victims JP/20/Surya Media magnate reaches out to tsunami victims M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite the severity of the monstrous tsunami that washed away large parts of Aceh and North Sumatra, it was business as usual for most private television stations here.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thousands show up at job expo
Thousands show up at job expo PEKANBARU: Long lines of job-seekers was the order of the day at the Riau Job Expo 2005 on the Riau University campus and Aditya radio station in Pekanbaru on Wednesday. Beginning at dawn, the job-seekers began arriving at the two venues to fill out registration forms. According to the expo's organizing committee, more than 1,500 people registered.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
House, government discuss lawmaking
House, government discuss lawmaking JAKARTA: The House of Representatives and the government will meet on Jan. 24 through Jan. 26 to decide which bills will be put on the priority list for this year. Muhammad AS Hikam, chairman of the House's Legislation Body (Baleg), said he hoped the House and the government would reach a consensus by Feb.1. "We have to make a decision soon so that we will have enough time to deliberate those bills," he said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt says projects on offer are 'trouble free'
Govt says projects on offer are 'trouble free' Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has guaranteed that the projects being offered at the Infrastructure Summit here are free from any kind of legal disputes. "The government would never offer projects that still have (legal) problems," Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa told The Jakarta Post during the last day of the two-day summit on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
UN announces global disaster alert system
UN announces global disaster alert system Shaun Tandon , Agence France-Presse, Kobe, Japan The United Nations announced on Wednesday it would set up a global system to predict disasters, but differences remained on whose technology would be used amid a rush of offers after Asia's tsunami tragedy.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
'MTV' raises funds for tsunami relief
'MTV' raises funds for tsunami relief THAILAND: Pop stars from around the world will appear live or contribute taped performances to a concert next month sponsored by MTV to support tsunami relief work. The event, to be held in Bangkok on Feb. 3, will include live performances from at least 11 artists including India's Asha Bhosle, Good Charlotte from the United States, Taiwan's Jay Chou, Thailand's Tata Young, and Simple Plan from Canada, said a news release from MTV.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 20, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Agostino De Romanis from Italy, Rudana Museum and Fine Art Gallery, Jl. Cok Rai Pudak 44, Peliatan, Ubud, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Feb. 5. This exhibition is organized in collaboration with Honorary Consulate of Italy in Bali, and the Italian Institute of Culture in Jakarta.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
ICRC hospital, makeshift but best equipped
ICRC hospital, makeshift but best equipped Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The parking lot of the Harapan Bangsa soccer stadium in southern Banda Aceh boasts the most complete medical facilities in Aceh today. Situated in the parking lot is a complex of 20 white tents that make up the Reference Hospital of the International Red Cross Committee (ICRC). A reference hospital acts as a medical knowledge center, providing medical expertise, triage and medical treatment.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
No paper
No paper In observance of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Friday (Jan. 21). The Post will reappear on Saturday (Jan. 22). -- Publisher
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Banyuwangi regent named a suspect
Banyuwangi regent named a suspect SURABAYA: East Java Police named Banyuwangi Regent Samsul Hadi as a suspect in an alleged graft case for the purchase of two vessels worth Rp 15 million. "Information from several witnesses and other suspects show Samsul's involvement in the purchase of the vessels," said Police Directorate of Criminal and Intelligence head of corruption unit Adj. Sr. Comr. Nur Samsul on Tuesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45)
1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45) Both debtors and creditors are 'loose with money' 2. GAM (40) - 48 pts 4cols 1lines (1x30) Govt likely to revive talks with GAM 3. Puteh (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Court turnaround frees Puteh 4. Meulaboh (65) - 36 pts 3cols 2lines (2x21) Singapore gives help to Acehnese in 'Asian way' 5. Agency (35) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) VP says BOK role different from Bakornas PBP --- 5. Photos --2 pieces, odd
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sacrificial animals safe to eat: Official
Sacrificial animals safe to eat: Official Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Amid fears of the possible spread of anthrax virus through meat sacrificed on the Day of Sacrifice or Idul Adha, the Bogor administration has given its guarantee that animals sold in the markets are free of disease, while in Jakarta most animals are sold without a health certificate.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Newmont clarifies
Newmont clarifies First of all, we thank you for publishing an article on the humanitarian aid from Newmont Mining Corporation for earthquake and tsunami victims entitled Companies continue to pour aid into Aceh, N. Sumatra, in The Jakarta Post of Jan. 17 on page 13. Nevertheless, we would like to make a correction. The article stated "About 200 Newmont employees and their families were killed or were missing in the disaster".
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Looting of logistics in Aceh
Looting of logistics in Aceh From Koran Tempo In a discussion with Asmara Diah Saputra on Jan. 7, Radio 68H focused attention on the looting of logistics sent to Aceh to help tsunami victims. Asmara drew attention to the cruelty of members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), despite measures taken by the Indonesian Military to prevent the relief aid from being stolen by GAM members, and to chase as well as catch the looters.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Barito to delay bond payment to July
Barito to delay bond payment to July Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plywood producer PT Barito Pacific Timber will postpone the payment of the overdue fourth coupon bond to July, so as not to disturb its working capital, the company's top executives say. Speaking at a meeting on Wednesday, president director Juhannes Djalimin said the company would pay the January coupon worth Rp 33 billion (US$3.59 million) with the fifth payment in July, which is worth another Rp 33 billion.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protesters call for dismissal of regent in North Sumatra
Protesters call for dismissal of regent in North Sumatra Calling themselves Serdang Bedagai Community Alliance, some 1,000 people protested, demanding that North Sumatra governor replace Serdang Bedagai Regent Chairullah following an alleged practice of corruption, collusion and nepotism in the administration. The protesters also refused the extension of Chairullah's office term, which ended on Jan. 15.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
KIA Sportage II targets lower SUV market segment
KIA Sportage II targets lower SUV market segment Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While good quality highways are rare in most of Indonesia, many automakers seem confident that the presence of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) can boost their sales in addition to the more renown multipurpose vans (MPVs) and sedans. With this in mind, South Korean carmaker PT KIA Mobil Indonesia (KMI) launched last Friday the KIA Sportage II SUV.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australain mutton helps poor peole in Surabaya
Australain mutton helps poor peole in Surabaya Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Usually, Muslims in Surabaya donate mutton to the needy on the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, which falls on Friday. But, there is now a growing number of people in the city who donate canned corned mutton to the needy. Yayan Sumantri, the chief of the Indonesia Alms Foundation, confirmed the trend. The idea began in 2000, but became popular only last year.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court turnaround frees Puteh
Court turnaround frees Puteh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than a month after the Anti-Corruption Court rejected a request from suspended Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh to postpone his trial, judges decided on Wednesday that Puteh could visit the disaster-ravaged province for three days to see his family.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
South Sulawesi shows that Aceh is not on its own
South Sulawesi shows that Aceh is not on its own Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that ripped through Aceh last month did not only get the attention of the government in Jakarta and foreign governments, but also from regional administrations across the archipelago.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Driving in Jakarta
Driving in Jakarta Regarding The Jakarta Post's article --Driving in Jakarta to slow to snail's pace by 2020 on Dec. 17 -- I take the liberty to send my opinion as follows: The cheap partial solution to traffic in Jakarta is to enforce the "intersection blocking rule". This violation must be treated the same as running a red light or a stop sign. This rule states a vehicle may not enter the intersection unless the space in front is sufficient to make sure the intersection is not blocked.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Olle Tvrnquist, Oslo
Olle Tvrnquist, Oslo Indonesian democracy: Facade or under way? Five years have passed since the activists who brought democracy to Indonesia were marginalised in elections and transition through elitist crafting of institutions gained prominence instead. It is now fair to evaluate, and to discuss the way ahead. While the international message in favour of the mainstream model was "we give you the framework, you fill it in", critics asked for more grounded knowledge and perspectives.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina offers nuclear technology
Pertamina offers nuclear technology JAKARTA: The Central Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta has installed a state-of-the-art nuclear imaging system called SKYLight to provide blood flow information, detect heart disease and diagnose tumors.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Post' wins Adam Malik Award
'Post' wins Adam Malik Award Six mass media organizations received the 2004 Adam Malik Award from the foreign affairs ministry for their outstanding reporting of international events in 2004, mainly connected to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). They were assessed in three basic categories: accuracy in presenting facts, balanced and objective opinions and the educational value of their reports.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami death toll hits 166,320
Tsunami death toll hits 166,320 The Ministry of Health raised the country's death toll from the Dec. 26 tsunami to 166,320 on Wednesday, pushing the total number of people killed in the disaster around the region above 225,000. A Health Ministry statement said the new figure was based on the latest reports from the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, which were directly in the path of the killer tsunami spawned by a magnitude 9 earthquake the day after Christmas.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
More than 3,000 foreigners dead in Asian tsunamis
More than 3,000 foreigners dead in Asian tsunamis Three and a half weeks after the Indian Ocean tsunamis, more than 3,000 foreigners were on Tuesday listed as either dead or missing. The confirmed death toll of 423 was expected to go up as new identifications were completed and the thousands of still missing persons were declared dead. The following is a country-by-country breakdown of confirmed casualties -- not including nationals from the affected region.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zharif offers more than just help to Acehnese
Zharif offers more than just help to Acehnese A'an Suryana and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Malaysian Mohammad Zharif had been looking forward to a month- long holiday on Batam island but on the day he arrived, Dec. 26, a simple phone call caused him to pursue other activities. His father rang him while he was at the house of his schoolmate, Rilin Sodichin, asking him to stay away from the beach as a tsunami had hit Aceh, killing many people.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]Indonesian democracy:
Indonesian democracy: Facade or under way? 2. Alpa-- Rebuilding education, compassion, vital for distressed Acehnese 2 x 30 Rebuilding education essential for distressed Acehnese youth
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Haj pilgrims pray tsunami victims
Haj pilgrims pray tsunami victims Andrew Hammond, Reuters, Mount Arafat, Saudi Arabia More than two million Muslim pilgrims thronged holy Mount Arafat near Mecca on Wednesday, praying for deliverance after the Asian tsunami disaster claimed thousands of lives. Most pilgrims said they were asking God for forgiveness and a better future.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thousands flee homes as floods paralyze Jakarta
Thousands flee homes as floods paralyze Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Panic, fatigue and confusion were etched on Wagino's face, a resident of Kalibata in East Jakarta whose house on the Ciliwung river bank was swept away in Wednesday's floods. "The flood came early at 3 a.m. and it destroyed most of my house. I don't know where to go for temporary shelter," Wagino said. Wagino was not alone.
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Raising environmental awareness in children
Raising environmental awareness in children Ahmad Bukhori, Boston, Massachusetts Children are our future. They are indeed the most vulnerable group in our society. Look at the recent Aceh tsunami disaster where almost half of the victims were children. To save them from devastating calamities in the future, we need to educate them about natural disasters and develop their awareness of the need for environmental preservation.
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Tsunami death toll hits 166,320
Tsunami death toll hits 166,320 The Ministry of Health raised the country's death toll from the Dec. 26 tsunami to 166,320 on Wednesday, pushing the total number of people killed in the disaster around the region above 225,000. A Health Ministry statement said the new figure was based on the latest reports from the provinces of Aceh and North Sumatra, which were directly in the path of the killer tsunami spawned by a magnitude 9 earthquake the day after Christmas.
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Aceh tsunami only slightly affects economy
Aceh tsunami only slightly affects economy Phelim Kyne, Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's economy won't suffer much from the impact of the earthquake and tsunami that devastated northwestern Aceh province, a Deutsche Bank AG (DB) senior economist said on Wednesday. Aceh generates only a small fraction of Indonesia's gross domestic product, while reconstruction loans, donations and debt relief will cushion the economic fallout of the Dec.
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Police arrest Peruvian for drugs
Police arrest Peruvian for drugs DENPASAR: Bali Provincial Police's director of drugs and narcotics Chief Senior Commissioner Bambang Sugiharto said on Wednesday that the police had arrested Arevalo Stagnaro Alberto, a Peruvian, after doing surveillance on him for over a month as a suspected marijuana dealer and user. Alberto, 32, was apprehended by five police officers on Monday with 206 grams of marijuana on his person.
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VP secretary resigns over circular incident
VP secretary resigns over circular incident Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior official in the Vice President's office resigned on Wednesday after he issued an internal memo criticizing House of Representatives members that was later leaked to the public. Legislators have slammed the circular they said could harm the relations between the government and the House of Representatives.
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LNG shipments delay sends bad signals to investor
LNG shipments delay sends bad signals to investor Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's move to delay 51 export shipments representing more than 2.75 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) would send a bad signal to investors and hurt the country's business competitiveness, a Japanese company affected by the decision warned.
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Diarrhea victims flood hospitals
Diarrhea victims flood hospitals SURABAYA: The number of people suffering from diarrhea is on the rise in Surabaya, with Dr. Mohammad Soewandi Hospital treating over 65 children in the first week of January and 49 more in the second week. The hospital's secretary Sukadji said the January figure was higher than in December but less compared to the October-November period when the hospital treated 1,540 patients with diarrhea. Out of the 1,540 patients, 1,121 of them were children.
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$3.8b transportation studies proposed
$3.8b transportation studies proposed Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to improve access to cities in border regions, the Ministry of Transportation has conducted feasibility studies on transportation in those areas so that they will not lag behind those in Java. The studies, funded by a grant from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), came up with 26 projects worth US$3.8 billion for air, land and sea transportation.
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Ministers accused of incompetence
Ministers accused of incompetence JAKARTA: The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) demanded that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono take action against ministers who ignore regional interests. DPD deputy speaker Laode Ida of Southeast Sulawesi accused the home ministry of ignoring the aspiration of the regions concerning the upcoming direct local elections. In addition, Minister of Forestry MS Kaban was accused of neglecting some DPD members who wanted to discuss the issue of illegal logging.
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Number of people with HIV/AIDS doubled 2004: NGO
Number of people with HIV/AIDS doubled 2004: NGO Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recorded number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the capital doubled from 12,000 in 2003 to 24,000 in 2004, the Greater Jakarta AIDS Care Forum says. Medical doctor Adi Sasongko of the Kusuma Buana Foundation, one of the forum members, said the sharp increase was partly due to the government's lackluster campaign against HIV/AIDS and sex workers' weak position to force clients to use condoms.
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Aceh tsunami cost $4.5b in material losses: Bappenas
Aceh tsunami cost $4.5b in material losses: Bappenas Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government assessed the damage of the tsunami in Aceh and North Sumatra, the first step to determining the total costs and financing required for the rebuilding program -- a key prerequisite for a debt moratorium scheme it can propose to the Paris Club of creditor nations.
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Celebrating sacrifice
Celebrating sacrifice It is called the Day of Sacrifice, or Idul Adha. For Muslims it represents two monumental events: the culmination of the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, and the slaying of sacrificial animals, usually a goat or cow, whose meat is then donated to the needy. According to Islamic scripture, Idul Adha commemorates the Prophet Abraham's obedience to God, who substituted a ram as a last minute dispensation from the intended sacrifice of Abraham's son.
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UNICEF to send 250 child center volunteers to tsunami-hit Aceh
UNICEF to send 250 child center volunteers to tsunami-hit Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta UNICEF is planning to send around 250 Indonesian volunteers to Aceh to take care of the children in tsunami-affected areas, according to a senior official at the Office of the State Minister for Women's Empowerment. Rahmat Santika said on Wednesday the plan was part of the United Nations Children Fund's plan to build 20 child centers in Aceh, which bore the brunt of the Dec. 26 Asian tsunami.
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Habibie wants U.S. lobby job
Habibie wants U.S. lobby job JAKARTA: Former president B.J. Habibie has suggested that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appoint him as a special envoy to lobby the United States Congress during a meeting of a council of the United Nations later this year. Habibie would also hold meetings with a number of U.S. legislators, said director of the Habibie Center Watik Pratiknya after a meeting with the President on Wednesday. "The president has welcomed Pak Habibie's offer.
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AGO to soon set up oversight body
AGO to soon set up oversight body JAKARTA: Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh said that a public prosecution service oversight commission was expected to be set up soon after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono recently issued a letter supporting its establishment. "I've been given the letter and I will soon submit the proposal for a presidential decree authorizing the recruitment of commission members," he told The Jakarta Post after a ceremony at the State Palace on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
ADS: Sekolah Tiara Bangsa
ADS: Sekolah Tiara Bangsa Size: 2 x 30 CM Sekolah Tiara Bangsa caters for the needs of both expatriate and Indonesian children In Indonesia's major cities such as Jakarta, the number of schools that have adopted international standards in their education programs is numerous. However, finding a true international school that can meet the needs of both expatriate and Indonesian students can be confusing and difficult.
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Both debtors and creditors are 'loose with money'
Both debtors and creditors are 'loose with money' Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post "Go to hell with your aid," Sukarno, the country's first president once said in a speech in the 1960s to provoke anti- American sentiment among the Indonesian people. At that time he refused any assistance from western countries although millions of people were reportedly starving.
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Japanese man loses battle against PT Coca-Cola
Japanese man loses battle against PT Coca-Cola Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese citizen Takasu Masaharu lost his legal battle against giant international soft drink producer PT Coca-Cola Indonesia on Wednesday after the South Jakarta District Court ruled that he had insufficient proof to link his sickness -- loss of hair and sore throat -- with the product.
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IBL plans Sunday tsunami benefit
IBL plans Sunday tsunami benefit JAKARTA: The Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) will hold a fund-raising event for tsunami victims on Sunday in Senayan, Central Jakarta. IBL director Agus A. Mauro said on Wednesday that top IBL players, celebrities and also State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport Adhiyaksa Dault were scheduled to participate in various games.
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Two-day closure for entertainment spots
Two-day closure for entertainment spots JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration announced on Wednesday that most entertainment centers in the city would be required to close up shop for two days ahead of Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice), which falls on Friday.
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AdamAir hires ST Aero
AdamAir hires ST Aero JAKARTA: Adam Sky Connection Airlines (AdamAir) -- an Indonesian budget airline operational since December 2003 -- has signed a five-year contract with aircraft maintenance provider Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) for the maintenance of its Boeing 737s.
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Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 240 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,350 50 975,000 Adhi Karya 870 20 18,280,000 Adira Dinamika 2,800 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 350,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 150 10 62,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,130 0 555,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
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N. Sumatra plantations produce generations of poor workers
N. Sumatra plantations produce generations of poor workers Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra North Sumatra has long been known for its large oil palm, cocoa and rubber plantations, but they have contributed little to the local people's welfare over the centuries. Bedjo Kirnadi, a 47-year-old worker of state-owned PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PTPN IV), raised his eyebrows when asked what changes he had seen during his 24 years at the palm oil plantation.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Bad habit of dumping garbage causes flooding'
'Bad habit of dumping garbage causes flooding' Floods are engulfing Jakarta once again, creating massive traffic jams and forcing thousands of residents to move to higher ground. The Jakarta Post asked some Jakartans their views on how the city administration addresses the problem. Mala, 23, is a student of the University of Indonesia in Depok, West Java. She lives with her family in Ciputat, South Jakarta.