Archive: 5 October 2005
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Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia may sell more beef in RI amid outbreak
Australia may sell more beef in RI amid outbreak Madelene Pearson, Bloomberg/Melbourne Cattle ranchers in Australia, the world's second-biggest beef exporters, are expecting increased beef demand in Indonesia, where an outbreak of bird flu is prompting some consumers to spurn poultry.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Car market hits slippery patch as buyers apply brakes
Car market hits slippery patch as buyers apply brakes Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The increase in interest rates and growing uncertainty over the stability of the rupiah will likely slow down the boom in the country's automotive market. Several major car distributors in Jakarta have begun the feel the pinch from the financial problems over the last two months.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hindus, Muslims unite to fight terror
Hindus, Muslims unite to fight terror I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar People of different religions joined forces in Bali on Tuesday to denounce the latest bombings, while Balinese Hindus readied to celebrate the victory of good over evil on Wednesday. Some 200 Hindu and Muslim Balinese banged drums, recited prayers and threw flowers into the sea in an interfaith procession to the blast sites on the mainly Hindu island.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. BRR (3x16)
1. BRR (3x16) Agency renews vow to speed up Aceh recovery 2. Refugee (2x30) Tsunami survivors prepare to mark a modest Ramadhan 3. Survey (1x35) People defend military in the regions
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Stop levies on migrant workers'
'Stop levies on migrant workers' JAKARTA: A labor recruitment association urged the government on Tuesday to stop the collection of levies on prospective migrant workers who it said were already economically burdened by the recent fuel price hikes. The Asia-Pacific Labor Exporter Association (Ajaspac) said many workers have been complaining about a number of levies imposed by the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration before their departure abroad.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Council OKs 58% bus fare increase
Council OKs 58% bus fare increase Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although some bus crews have unilaterally doubled the fares hot on the heels of the Oct. 1 fuel price hike of 126.6 percent, the Jakarta City Council finally approved on Tuesday an increase of between 25 percent and 58 percent. "The approved figure is slightly lower than the proposal of Governor Sutiyoso.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to raise fuel prices for industry by 16%
Pertamina to raise fuel prices for industry by 16% Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm Pertamina will raise market fuel prices for industry for the October delivery by up to 16 percent as prices of refined products soar on concerns of supply shortages in the U.S. after the damage caused by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Premium gasoline in October will rise to above Rp 6,000 (about 60 U.S.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Targeting Asia, GE buys first bank in RP
Targeting Asia, GE buys first bank in RP John Christoffersen, Associated Press, New Haven General Electric Co. agreed on Monday to acquire its first bank in the Philippines as part of a broader strategy of stepping up its deals in Asia's fast-growing emerging markets. GE Consumer Finance, based in Stamford, Connecticut, will acquire a majority interest in Keppel Bank Philippines for US$25.8 million subject to regulatory approvals.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games officials OK security in Philippines
SEA Games officials OK security in Philippines Agencies, Manila Top officials of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games brushed aside security concerns for the region's largest biennial meet, to be hosted by Manila and five other Philippine cities later this year. "We are not worried about our security.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minority believe military should keep powers
Minority believe military should keep powers Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Challenges still loom for a democratic state in Indonesia where civilians reign supreme, with a significant minority of people still believing military posts are vital for public order and security. The survey, released on Tuesday by the Indonesian Research Institute (LSI), shows that a clear majority of Indonesians believe territorial military commands should be abolished.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/MASSAG
JP/18/MASSAG (Jun's corrections entered 23/9) AIDS agency turns to massage for income, employment opportunity I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/Denpasar A strained neck did not prevent Dudy Rohadi, the coordinator of Matahati's After Care Program, from personally directing his staff to clean and spruce up the three-story building on that clear Saturday morning. "I have to get the building ready for the soft opening or the boss will chew my head off," he grimaced.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombing
Bali bombing Bali's latest incident illustrates how much harder it is to prevent attacks than it is to carry them out. Terrorists have their own ways of delivering their macabre messages. In the most recent case, Saturday's repeat bombings on the tourist island of Bali, a clear signal was sent to the world that international networks of terrorists are very much intact and capable of carrying out such hideous acts in this region, despite heightened awareness and efforts to suppress them.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bomb don't deter tourists, vendors
Bomb don't deter tourists, vendors ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Kuta The scorching sun of Kuta beach at 1 p.m. was unbearably hot. But that did not prevent Wayan and hundreds of other street vendors from hawking their wares. Wayan, who refused to disclose her full name, was still out there offering her goods to the numerous local and foreign holidaymakers spending their leisure time at the popular beach. "I have to make ends meet.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Toyota and Honda continue to dominate local car market
Toyota and Honda continue to dominate local car market Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Toyota and Honda continue to dominate the passenger car sales despite the entry of several newcomers to Indonesia's growing automotive market. The popular Toyota Avanza and Toyota Innova models remain market leaders in the low and mid-range Multipurpose Van (MPV) markets.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fencers set to try new camp in Guangzhou
Fencers set to try new camp in Guangzhou Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After their abrupt return on Saturday from overseas training in Guangzhou, 21 national fencers are preparing to move to a new school in the Chinese city next week. The fencers, in training for the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in November, were unhappy with the coaching at their designated institution.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singapore sends medical team to Bali
Singapore sends medical team to Bali Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong completed his trip to Bali on Tuesday by visiting survivors of Saturday's bombings who are being treated at the Sanglah Hospital in Denpasar. Lee said Singapore had sent a six-strong medical team from the Singapore Armed Forces (RAF) Medical Corps to help Indonesian counterparts provide treatment for those injured in the blasts. Dr.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, act now!
Indonesia, act now! I am sad to hear the news of another bomb attack in Bali. Indonesia must do something about this -- both the government and the people. It is very often the Indonesian people who suffer the most from these attacks. Please don't let it happen for a third time. This would serve to show the world that Indonesia was weak and could do nothing about such an act. It would seriously damage Indonesia's global image by saying the Constitution doesn't allow us to act.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Democracy under attack
Democracy under attack A frequent Australian visitor to Indonesia became physically sick when she received news of last Saturday's suicide bombing of crowded restaurants in Bali. This woman told a journalist in Darwin that Bali is now "finished" as a tourist destination. She grieves for this economic loss of her Balinese friends, and for those killed or injured by terrorists who seek to undermine Indonesia's fledgling democracy. Time will tell whether terrorism killed tourism in Bali on Oct. 1.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia sends bird flu experts to Indonesia
Australia sends bird flu experts to Indonesia Australia will send a team of experts to help neighboring Indonesia as it struggles to combat a deadly outbreak of bird flu, Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday. Health officials in the world's fourth-most-populous country believe the H5N1 bird flu strain has killed five Indonesians and scores more are under observation, while the disease has killed more than 60 people in four Asian nations since late 2003.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Indonesia badly needs to enact intelligence law A.M. Hendropriyono Jakarta 2. Ema -- Bali Bombing - Murder by cowards 2 x 21 The terrorists' war, a fight with no cause Ema Apenu London
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42 Higher oil prices and Indonesian's political stability 2. INVESTIGATION: 2 X 18 Police hot on trail of Bali blast masterminds 3. LEE: 1 X 45 Singapore sends medical team to island 4. UBUD: 1 X 32 Writers stand together against terror
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.4, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.4, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,750 -30 58,000 Adhi Karya 560 10 1,986,500 Adira Dinamika 2,000 -100 5,000 AGIS Tbk 85 5 460,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 220 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,350 0 677,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Link found between bird flu victims, poultry
Link found between bird flu victims, poultry Associated Press, Jakarta Investigators have found a link between the country's six human bird flu fatalities and poultry living near their homes, Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono said on Tuesday. The H5N1 strain of bird flu has swept through poultry populations in many parts of Asia since 2003, jumping to humans and killing at least 65 people regionwide and resulting in the deaths of tens of millions of birds.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
M'sia trade surplus surges in August
M'sia trade surplus surges in August KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's trade surplus in August rose 64.9 percent to 9.82 billion ringgit (US$2.6 billion) from the 5.96 billion ringgit achieved in July, the Ministry of International Trade and Industry said on Tuesday. The August trade surplus was also up 21.87 percent from August 2004. This marks the 94th consecutive month of trade surpluses since November 1997, it said in a statement.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Organda seeks to raise taxi fares
Organda seeks to raise taxi fares Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta chapter of the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda DKI) is seeking to raise taxi fares by an average of 136 percent following the fuel price increases. "Raising taxi fares is urgent because the recent fuel price increases are causing us to bleed money.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police hot on trail of Bali blast masterminds
Police hot on trail of Bali blast masterminds The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta Police said on Tuesday that they had made significant progress in the investigation of the weekend blasts in Bali, with forensic experts and investigators recovering bomb fragments that might yield clues about who masterminded the deadly suicide bomb attacks. National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko Danu Artanto said the police found pellets, cables, detonators and nine-volt batteries at the blast scene.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Why are private
Why are private schools marginalized? From Kompas The Jakarta administration lacks concern about condition of private schools. This is evident from the fact that during the last two academic years the administration did not grant subsidies to the private elementary and junior high schools. On the other hand, starting from January 2006, it will provide an additional grant for state elementary schools of Rp 50,000 per pupil per month and for junior high schools, Rp 41.600 per pupil per month.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Transparent parking system urged
Transparent parking system urged Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Iwan, a resident of Setiabudi area, South Jakarta, could not help but wonder how the road shoulders close to his house were allowed to used as a parking space that accommodated some 120 vehicles. He said that the person collecting parking fees did not wear the parking attendant's uniform and was required to pay Rp 200,000 to his "boss" each day.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bus, van drivers demand higher fares
Bus, van drivers demand higher fares The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of public transportation drivers in several cities continued their strikes on Tuesday, leaving passengers stranded as local governments debated whether to raise fares as the drivers are demanding following the fuel price increases. In Pekanbaru, public transportation drivers marched to the city council building on Tuesday to demand that any fare increase also include student fares.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, October 6, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, October 6, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:30 a.m. TV Drama 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 Music 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus 1:00 p.m.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/MELB
JP/19/MELB Festival Indonesia a reminder of the good things in life Dewi Anggraeni Contributor/Melbourne, Australia Life is full of extremes in crests and troughs, and we experienced, or at least witnessed, one such occurrence last weekend.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Market prices increase slightly
Market prices increase slightly Tantri Yuliandini and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Expecting a sharp increase in the price of most basic commodities in the market, Kamdiyah, 47, was relieved to find that the increases were only up to 20 percent at the most. Traders usually slightly increase prices prior to the fasting month, Idul Fitri and New Year holidays, but with the recent fuel prices hike of over 126 percent, the woman had initially decided not to shop much on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Team studies Papua earthquake
Team studies Papua earthquake JAYAPURA, Papua: As part of studies of earthquake patterns in Papua province, a team from the Meteorology and Geophysics (BMG) Papua Office is investigating land structure in the Sarmi regency. The investigation will be expanded to Nabire regency where a strong earthquake that killed over 30 people occurred at the end of last year.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bird flu pills to reach drug stores
Bird flu pills to reach drug stores JAKARTA: People will soon have better access to influenza medicine Tamiflu, with the Food and Drugs Control Agency approving its distribution in late September. Agency deputy for therapeutic and hazardous substances Lucky Slamet said on Tuesday that only patients that had initially tested positive with the bird flu virus and who had doctors prescriptions could buy the medicine. "Without control from doctors, patients could suffer negative side-effects.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Writers stand together against terror
Writers stand together against terror Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival (UWRF) is taking a stand against the terror that struck Bali on Oct. 1 -- almost three years after the devastating bombings of Oct. 12, 2002 -- by going ahead in a spirit of solidarity. Due to run from Oct. 6 through Oct.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airbus seeks to make inroads in Indonesian market
Airbus seeks to make inroads in Indonesian market Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having acquired a 53 percent share of global aircraft market, European aircraft manufacturer Airbus acknowledges that it has a lot of work to do in Indonesia over the next five years. Despite the claimed cost-efficient features of Airbus planes, Indonesian airlines still predominantly opt for U.S manufactured Boeing aircraft for their domestic and international flights.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rights activist Munir awarded 'Civil Courage Prize'
Rights activist Munir awarded 'Civil Courage Prize' Agence France-Presse, New York A Myanmar pro-democracy advocate who endured 15 years of imprisonment under the military junta and a murdered human rights campaigner in Indonesia were Monday named 2005 "Civil Courage Prize" winners.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
To support farmers
To support farmers by real actions I refer to the article by Benget Simbolon in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 28 entitled Give farmers the attention they deserve, and would like to comment as follows. My father is a farmer in a village named Urung Panei, Simalungun. Luckily, he does not have to rent land; he owns the land. As we know, there are many farmers who do not own any land, they have to rent it or simply become laborers for land owners.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
We will come again
We will come again I have visited Bali many times and love the place and its people. I am horrified by the latest bombing and what it will do to the economy. However, it will not stop people who really know Bali from visiting you again. You do not deserve this suffering. TOM SAVAGE, Brixham, UK
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police identify cab used in robbery of Korean
Police identify cab used in robbery of Korean Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After questioning several witnesses, the Jakarta Police said on Tuesday that they had identified the color and logo of the cab used in the robbery of South Korean national Nam Ho In, 40, on Saturday. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. I Ketut Untung Yoga Ana said that both the victim and witnesses living around the house rented by the robbers had given the same color and logo.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami survivors prepare to mark a modest Ramadhan
Tsunami survivors prepare to mark a modest Ramadhan Nani Afrida, The Jakarta, Post Banda Aceh The fasting month of Ramadhan, which begins on Wednesday, means more work for Jauhari. The 45-year-old widow survived the tsunami and now earns a living shelling cockles. "I hope to save some money.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali and tolerance
Bali and tolerance I visited Bali only four weeks ago and during my stay I read your paper regularly. I was impressed by the quality of your reporting and your concern for human rights. I enjoyed my holiday very much and, despite sometimes being hassled by the crowds of traders, I loved the natural friendliness and the tolerance of the Balinese people and I am afraid that it is exactly this tolerance that the terrorists' bombs are directed against.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt hopes to profit from market goodwill with global issue
Govt hopes to profit from market goodwill with global issue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observing a favorable situation in the market in spite of the recent bombings in Bali, the government confirmed on Tuesday it would roll out this week its second global bond issue for the year. The bonds up for offer, Minister of Finance Jusuf Anwar said, would consist of two series -- one with a common maturity term of 10 years, the other being Indonesia's first-ever 30-year bonds.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Higher oil prices and Indonesia's political stability
Higher oil prices and Indonesia's political stability Jusuf Wanandi, Jakarta It has been a traditional reaction in Indonesia that some protest is going to happen every time higher oil prices are announced. If paired with other very negative political developments, as happened in 1965 or 1998, when the legitimacy of President Sukarno and President Soeharto were at their lowest, the protests could have serious implications, and in those two cases, they did in fact lead to a change of regime.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Bali bombings: Chapter two
The Bali bombings: Chapter two It is time the government showed its teeth against terrorism. One can only think that these people are not hunted down for fear that the Muslim majority of our country might not accept it. How come the government can so easily crack down on people who overstay their tourist visas or come to work on such a visa (like the two Malaysians who were detained like terrorists).
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Intelligence role crucial
Intelligence role crucial From Kompas Intelligence is a determining factor in anticipating security problems. It serves as a preventive measure against disturbances, unlike the fire brigade which acts whenever there is a fire taking place. Intelligence must be able to anticipate, predict and draw an analysis and ultimately make the right decisions to thwart catastrophe.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Agency renews vow to speed up Aceh recovery
Agency renews vow to speed up Aceh recovery Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency for Aceh and Nias (BRR) reiterated its promise on Tuesday to speed up reconstruction work in tsunami-affected areas. The statement came during a biannual meeting of the agency with non-governmental agency grouping the Coordination Forum for Aceh and Nias (CFAN) to discuss the recovery process in the two disaster areas.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
The cultural dimension of disasters
The cultural dimension of disasters Koen Meyers Jakarta The earthquake and tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004 has caused more than two hundred thousand victims and evoked a tremendous impact on the livelihood systems of coastal communities in the region, i.e. Indonesia, Sri Lanka, South India, Thailand and the Maldives. The warning regarding the disaster came too late or not at all for many coastal communities.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Intelligence failure
Intelligence failure The bombings in Bali last weekend shocked a nation still coming to terms with the 2002 terrorist attack on the island. And the resort island itself was only beginning to recover economically from the 2002 bombings when tragedy struck again. Saturday night's bombings not only caused loss of life, but also the loss of livelihood for many Balinese.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Petrosea signs deal on Australian mine
Petrosea signs deal on Australian mine JAKARTA: Publicly listed engineering construction and mining company PT Petrosea has signed an agreement with Renison Consolidated Mines NL to develop and operate a gold mine in Tom's Gully, 90 kilometers southeast of Darwin, Australia. The alliance, in the form of a 50-50 owned company Tom's Gully Mining Pty. Ltd., is Petrosea's first mining venture outside Indonesia, said the company's president director John Sheridan in a statement.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks rise as rupiah strengthens for 4th day
Stocks rise as rupiah strengthens for 4th day Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's stock index rose for a fourth day. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) led the climb after the rupiah had its biggest gain in three weeks, signaling investors are confident moves to cut fuel subsidies will boost the economy. "It's a positive move by the government," said Alvin Pattisahusiwa, who helps manage about US$195 million at Fortis Investments Indonesia in Jakarta.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/BOX
JP/18/BOX Ubud resort blends classical and modern design concepts When the Bali-based Arte Architect and Associates was commissioned to design Puri Wulandari Hotel and Resort in the upscale area of Ubud, the basic concept was to incorporate classical Balinese architectural elements with modern styles. "We are trying to re-interpret and rework the tradition into the newest forms of architectural idioms. We respect the tradition while at the same time warmly embrace modernity.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Duncan Graham
Duncan Graham Surabaya 2. Daily -- Diplomacy at gunpoint 2 x 30 India treads delicately in its relations with Iran and the U.S Kuldip Nayar The Daily Star Asia News Network/Dhaka
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/NEW
JP/7/NEW Amy Chew, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Armed with sticks and stones, hundreds of Indonesian Muslim extremists descended on the Ahmadiyah, a small peaceful Muslim group in Bogor, West Java, in July. The attackers set fire to the women's dormitory and knocked down a gate fronting the Ahmadiyah complex as its followers looked on helplessly. Some 300 policemen were on guard but failed to prevent the attack.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/AUCT
JP/19/AUCT Another RI auction house opens up in Singapore Carla Bianpoen Contributor/Jakarta For art lovers, connoisseurs and art collectors, auctions are usually events of great joy and high expectation. They are opportunities to meet friends and acquaintances, see art works at previews that are like exquisite art exhibitions or and become the proud owner of a beautiful catalog that will stand out on the shelves of a home library.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Angie tells it all
Angie tells it all The Nation Publication Date : 2005-09-28 Pic: angie.jpg (med-res) A beauty queen goes to war Asia News Network The Nation/Bangkok An "unfair contract" with BEC-Tero prompted her to give up Miss Thailand World. Miss Thailand World 2005 Angela McKay stunned everyone with her version of the truth when she announced at the end of September that her resignation from the title was a staged set-up manipulated by the pageant organizer BEC-Tero.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Public need to speak out if terror is to be stopped
Public need to speak out if terror is to be stopped Duncan Graham, Surabaya Last year Herman Ibrahim from the Islamic pressure group Indonesian Council of Defenders of the Faith, commented on police calls for public help to catch Azahari Husin, the alleged JW Marriott Hotel bomb maker. The former army colonel was reported as saying: "This is creating paranoia; after all Azahari's actions are the concerns of only the West. The people are not the targets.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Traveler's backpacks a threat to world security
Traveler's backpacks a threat to world security Jason Szep, Reuters/Boston The common traveler's backpack carrying small bombs may now be among the leading threats to world security, experts said on Monday, drawing a link between this weekend's bombings in Bali to those in London in July. Militants from the United States to Europe and Southeast Asia have used car and truck bombs and even planes to make dramatic statements.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Confusion mars cash aid disbursement for the poor
Confusion mars cash aid disbursement for the poor The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Samarinda/Kupang Confusion has marred the disbursement of fuel compensation funds on Tuesday with a postgraduate student in Jayapura being listed as a fund recipient, while in Surakarta, the fund disbursement almost turned into a brawl. The chaos in Jayapura was spotted by journalists covering visit by Minister of Environment Rachmat Witoelar.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
The terrorists' war, a fight with no cause
The terrorists' war, a fight with no cause Ema Apenu, London I grieve with a heavy heart for those affected by the bombings in Bali last Saturday, and feel enraged towards those cowards who use religion as a means to murder innocent people searching for their daily means... I only just returned from a trip to Bali. I left Bali on the 26th of September after spending 10 days memorable there.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
SeaDrill buys 32.3% stake in Apexindo
SeaDrill buys 32.3% stake in Apexindo JAKARTA: SeaDrill Ltd., an oil-rig owner controlled by Norwegian billionaire John Fredriksen, has officially acquired a 32.3 percent stake in oil drilling firm PT Apexindo Pratama Duta through a rights issue for Rp 460.7 billion (about US$45.9 million).
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Cash aid make people lazy'
'Cash aid make people lazy' The government raised fuel prices on Oct. 1 after putting into place a scheme that allocates low-income families Rp 100,000 a month to alleviate the extra financial burden they must bear. The Jakarta Post asked residents their opinion about the issue. Annisa, 22, works as a public relations officer for a foreign company.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Slovak to appoint honorary consul
Slovak to appoint honorary consul BATAM, Riau Islands: In order to strengthen ties between the Slovak Republic and Riau Islands province, the Slovak government is planning to appoint an honorary consul in Batam city. Batam is a bustling trading city that has become an Indonesian gateway to neighboring countries Malaysia and Singapore, said Riau Island spokesman Muhammad Nur.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Visit to Besakih Temple
Visit to Besakih Temple On Sept. 3, I tried to visit Besakih Temple in Bali. Having paid Rp 15,000 to enter with a car, I was stopped at the gate and told that a local guide is mandatory. I don't believe it is, but I was willing to pay. They said it was a donation and I offered Rp 50,000, which I believe was generous. They refused me entry for under US$50. There was a tourist police officer standing next to us, having a good laugh.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bomb don't deter tourists, vendors
Bomb don't deter tourists, vendors ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Kuta The scorching sun of Kuta beach at 1 p.m. was so unbearably hot. But that did not prevent Wayan and hundreds of other street vendors from hawking their wares. Wayan was still out there offering her goods to the numerous local and foreign holidaymakers spending their leisure time at the popular beach. "I have to make ends meet. This is the only job I have to support my children," the 45-year old Wayan said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
BI raises interest rate to 11 percent
BI raises interest rate to 11 percent Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank raised on Tuesday its key interest rate to 11 percent, in anticipation of a full-year inflation that may hit 12 percent following last week's fuel price hike. Bank Indonesia (BI) also cut its outlook on this year's economic growth to 5.7 percent, citing weak investment growth and exports.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pilot 'not aware' of Pollycarpus mission
Pilot 'not aware' of Pollycarpus mission JAKARTA: A Garuda Indonesia pilot testified at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that murder-accused Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto was aboard his plane, where a human rights campaigner Munir was murdered last year. However, Sabur Muhammad Taufik, who piloted the plane on Sept. 6, 2004, said he knew nothing about Pollycarpus' mission in Singapore.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-GAM members get assistance
Ex-GAM members get assistance BANDA ACEH: South Aceh Regent H.T. Machsalmina Ali delivered on Tuesday about Rp 220 million (US$22,000) in funds to help former members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) settle back into society. The regent presented the money to local GAM representatives Tgk. Kartiwi and Tgk Marhaban at the office of the Aceh Monitoring Mission in Tapaktuan. The money will be distributed to 220 former GAM members, who will each receive Rp 1 million.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bogor gets tough on night spots
Bogor gets tough on night spots BOGOR: The Bogor regency has already closed down prostitution locations in Kemang, Parung, Cileungsi and Puncak a few days before the holy month of Ramadhan which starts today. "If necessary, these locations should be closed for good," Bogor Council Speaker Rahmat Yasin said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Traders to see lower shipping costs
Traders to see lower shipping costs Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will soon issue a regulation requiring state port operators PT Pelindo I to IV to lower their container handling charge (CHC) in order to ease the burden of shipping costs on local exporters and importers.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Blasts affect tourism outside Bali
Blasts affect tourism outside Bali Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Bali bombings on Saturday night have not only affected tourism and the handicraft industry in Bali, but also in other parts of the country, including Yogyakarta and West Nusa Tenggara. In Yogyakarta, local silver craftsmen said the bombings, combined with the fuel price hikes, would have a devastating impact on the industry.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fired workers demand pay
Fired workers demand pay BANDUNG: Hundreds of former PT Dirgantara Indonesia workers demonstrated on Tuesday to demand the government give them severance pay following their dismissal by the company. According to protest coordinator M. Sidharta, the workers had the law on their side after the Bandung District Court ruled in favor of the workers and ordered the company to give them their severance pay. "With the fuel price increases, living costs are also rising. Please help to end our suffering.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Locals to pay higher rates for loans
Locals to pay higher rates for loans Local governments will have to spend more to repay their overseas loans channeled to them through the central government, with the later issuing a regulation that raises interest rates on such loans. The policy aimed at reducing losses on part of the central government from the rupiah's volatility, and requires local governments to pay an additional 5.02 percent per year for U.S.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Activists threaten major strikes
Activists threaten major strikes JAKARTA: Labor activists threatened on Tuesday to stage a major strike, should the government insist on defying the numerous nationwide protests against fuel price hikes. "We will mobilize the masses to block toll roads and go on a labor strike in all sectors," labor activist leader Dita Indah Sari said in a speech to a demonstration at the Hotel Indonesia Circle, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
FOR AUTOMOTIVE -- WEDNESDAY
FOR AUTOMOTIVE -- WEDNESDAY ;JP; ANPAd..r.. Car-market-outlook Car market hits slippery patch as buyers apply brakes Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta The increase in interest rates and growing uncertainty over the stability of the rupiah will likely slow down the boom in the country's automotive market. Several major car distributors in Jakarta have actually seen a drastic decline in the demand for new cars during the last two months.
Wed, 05 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Anti-terror precautions
Anti-terror precautions Last weekend's multiple suicide bomb attacks in the resort island of Bali proved Indonesia to be the most terror-prone nation in Asia, but any other country in the region can be the next target. International cooperation is vital in antiterror efforts but we have witnessed no such conspicuous activities by the governments of the region, which is now seeing rapidly growing movements of people for tourism and employment. The upcoming 2005 APEC summit in Busan on Nov.