Archive: 6 October 2005
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Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Motives of suicide bombers probed
Motives of suicide bombers probed Michel Moutot, Agence France-Presse/Paris Suicide bombers, such as those who attacked tourist targets in Bali last week, are driven by motives close to those of members of religious sects which are hard for outsiders to comprehend, experts said on Tuesday.
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court chief tells courts not to put journalists behind bars
Supreme Court chief tells courts not to put journalists behind bars Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan has given a directive to judges across the country to fine, not imprison, any journalist found guilty in a criminal case related to a press dispute. During a recent Supreme Court national working meeting, he said that punishment in press disputes "must not in anyway interfere with media activities".
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-prisoners ostracized by children
Ex-prisoners ostracized by children Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda The sun has just risen on the horizon, and Rahmat, 65, was tilling the land to grow beans. The land, on part of which he grows vegetables, is not his, but has been lent to him by a church. He still looks strong for his age. He was a soldier with his final rank being that of corporal first class. However, his life changed following the incident on Oct. 1, 1965, in Jakarta in which six army generals were murdered.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police expand bomb probe outside Bali, no suspects named
Police expand bomb probe outside Bali, no suspects named The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bandung The National Police are expanding the investigation into Saturday's Bali bombings beyond the resort island, but said on Wednesday there still had not been any suspects named in the attack. Police spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Festival Indonesia a reminder of the good things in life
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.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hike could cost 60,000 jobs in textile firms
Hike could cost 60,000 jobs in textile firms Edhi Pranasidhi, Dow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian government's dramatic fuel price raises may force about 200 textile companies into bankruptcy and lead to 60,000 job losses this year, an industry representative said Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Many more people need aid'
'Many more people need aid' 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 on the issue. Muhammad, 35, is an activist with a non-governmental organization dealing with environmental issues in South Jakarta. He lives in Depok: The cash assistance is politically motivated.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners latest target of theft
Foreigners latest target of theft TANGERANG: Two foreign nationals, identified as Jennifer and Paul Preskott, lost Rp 500 million (about US$49,063) and valuable documents when they stopped to change a tire on their rental car in Tangerang on Tuesday, Detikcom reported on Wednesday. The Preskotts were leaving Soekarno-Hatta International Airport when they became aware that the rear left tire on the car was flat. They stopped to change the tire on Jl. MH Thamrin in Kebon Nanas, Tangerang.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
High time to develop more renewable energy
High time to develop more renewable energy Michael Richardson, Singapore As Indonesia raises fuel prices and makes other painful adjustments to reflect high world oil prices and its own shift to being a net oil importer, greater attention is being paid to using other home-grown fuel sources. One is natural gas. Indonesia is the leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG. But in future, more of its abundant gas reserves are expected to be piped for domestic use.
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/PAPER
JP/20/PAPER Paper art versatility on display at Erasmus Huis Mario Koch The Jakarta Post/Jak Erasmus Huis, Kuningan, South Jakarta, is holding an exhbition titled Paper Art, through Oct. 30. It shows the work of 11 Dutch artists, inspired by the unique quality of paper as a medium of expression. All the participants come from different backgrounds. With techniques ranging from drawing or painting to sculpting, none started their career using paper as a base for their work.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta busway fares increased by 40%
Jakarta busway fares increased by 40% Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration announced on Wednesday that it had decided to raise the busway ticket price by between 33 percent and 40 percent in order to adjust to the Oct. 1 fuel price hike by an average of 126.6 percent. "We have no choice but to raise the fare.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lion Air responds
Lion Air responds With regard to Susanti Agustini's letter published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 30 titled Lion Air and safety, we want to clarify as follows. * Susanti has apparently misunderstood the points contained in our letter pertaining to Quality Control as presented by Capt Ertata Lananggalih, in response to an earlier letter Lion Air toothless roar from Erik Meijaard.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
On statement of MUI and NU
On statement of MUI and NU This is in response to the letter by Iain Shearer (To MUI, NU: Who are the terrorists? in The Jakarta Post, Oct 4). In my understanding, what Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) were trying to say was that they strongly condemned the bombings.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombings revive concerns over RP terror sanctuaries
Bali bombings revive concerns over RP terror sanctuaries Jim Gomez, Associated Press/Manila As Southeast Asia ponders its security after the second deadly terrorist blow to Indonesia's Bali resort island, nagging concerns are surfacing again over whether the southern Philippines has become the region's breeding ground for radicals.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to restrict medical practice
Govt to restrict medical practice JAKARTA: The government will ban doctors and dentists from opening medical practices in more than three places as part of efforts to boost services for patients, the health minister announced on Wednesday. "The practice licenses for doctors and dentists will be issued only for a maximum of three places," Siti Fadilah Supari said in Jakarta.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chevron's local unit changes name
Chevron's local unit changes name JAKARTA: U.S. energy giant Chevron Corporation has changed the name of its Indonesian subsidiary PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia to PT Chevron Pacific Indonesia (CPI). The new name, in line with Chevron's policy in over 180 countries where it operates, became effective on Sept. 16, the company said in an e-mailed statement on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
The price of becoming a democracy
The price of becoming a democracy John Aglionby, Guardian News Service, Bali Viewed through a prism of headlines, Indonesia can easily appear to be an unstable nation being ripped asunder by radical Islamists.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 6, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 6, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika from Singapadu, Gianyar at Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery in Sanur, until Nov.4 * Thai Jewelry Art Cultures of the Sea by Kitti Manoonphol and Ittipol Reekdee, Karma Resort Jimbaran, Jimare Restaurant Lounge (Tel. 0361 708848), Jl. Four Season, Jimbaran, until Oct.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Another poll commission member admits to accepting kickbacks
Another poll commission member admits to accepting kickbacks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like several other members of the General Elections Commission (KPU), Daan Dimara admitted on Wednesday to receiving US$30,000 from companies that supplied poll materials to the national poll body.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
FOR SUPERBRAND PAGE: ADS -- Oct. 6
FOR SUPERBRAND PAGE: ADS -- Oct. 6 ;JP; ANPAd..r.. Award-superbrand-winner Another 23 brands receive Superbrand awards Twenty-three local brands offering a wide range of products and services have received prestigious Superbrand awards from the London-based independent brand arbiter Superbrand International.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jambi village has unique take on conservation
Jambi village has unique take on conservation Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Jambi "Ke atas tidak berpucuk, ke bawah tidak berakar, di tengah-tengah di makan kumbang" (Like a withered plant, without leaves nor roots, and its stem eaten away by the beetles). This is the curse that will be directed at illegal loggers if they dare to damage the community-owned forest in Batu Kerbau village, Pelepat district, Bungo regency.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/KINART
JP/18/KINART checked --JSR In memoriam A versatile, talented and highly popular 'dalang' V. Sudarna Contributor/Surakarta Oct. 7, 2005, marks the 20th anniversary of the death of the highly regarded Javanese dalang (wayang puppeteer) Ki Nartosabdo. During his life he was a favorite with wayang-lovers, including late president Sukarno.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
BLURB FOR OCT. 6, 05:
BLURB FOR OCT. 6, 05: Jambi village has unique take on conservation Page 5 Cardinals, White Sox and Yankees pick up wins Page 9 Festival Indonesia a reminder of the good things Page 19
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Carrefour back to normal
Carrefour back to normal JAKARTA: The Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, outlet of French hypermarket Carrefour opened as usual on Wednesday after a bomb threat forced the hypermarket to close early on Tuesday night. At about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, a Carrefour employee received a phone call from an anonymous caller who said a bomb would explode in the store in two hours. The threat forced the store to close early as Carrefour security officers searched the hypermarket for anything suspicious.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia hopes for peace, fears violence during fasting month
Asia hopes for peace, fears violence during fasting month Danny Kemp, Agence France-Presse/Islamabad Hundreds of millions of Muslims across Asia mark the first day of Ramadhan this week, a month of fasting and spiritual purity but also of heightened security and fears of terror attacks.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
BI rate hike 'key' to stem inflation
BI rate hike 'key' to stem inflation Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank's latest 1 percent rate hike will without doubt undermine this year's economic growth, a finance ministry senior official said, but was necessary to prevent a prolonged rise in inflation which may hurt the economy even more.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI ready to pull out more troops
TNI ready to pull out more troops BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The military (TNI) is planning to pull out 10 battalions of soldiers (some 6,000 personnel) recruited outside Aceh from the province, a senior TNI officer said on Wednesday. The pullout would take place between Oct. 18 and Oct. 24 provided that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) handed over its weapons to the Aceh Monitoring Group (AMM) as scheduled between Oct. 14 and Oct.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Love multiples, not divides
Love multiples, not divides As an Australian who has lived in Indonesia for over 20 years, I found the article Duel citizenship urged for mixed couples very interesting. Ramli Hutabarat's comment that "It is about identity. One can have a 'split personality' because of dual citizenship" needs to be addressed. Believe me, I have ample room for both countries in my heart. When parents welcome another child into their family, their love is not divided but multiplies.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/04/BLAST
JP/04/BLAST I think money in first reference still needs to be put into US dollars, thnks Australia gives A$1 million to help Bali victims Tb. Arie Rukmantara The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Australian government has pledged to provide medical equipment and assistance worth A$1 million to help the recovery of Bali bombing victims.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Third polio round due next month
Third polio round due next month JAKARTA: Indonesia plans to hold a third round of nationwide polio vaccinations next month in a bid to ensure that the country meet its target of being completely free from polio by 2008. Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said on Wednesday that the government wants to reach as many children under five years of age as possible.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, October 7, 2005
TV Today: Friday, October 7, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:30 a.m. TV Drama 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat 9:30 Psychology 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Another RI auction house opens up in Singapore
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.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Property prices rise following fuel prices
Property prices rise following fuel prices Anissa S. Febrina , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those wishing to invest in property better make up their mind now, as developers have started raising their prices after the recent fuel price hike, with the upward trend of property prices likely to continue.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
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JP/13/growth BI rate hike undermines growth, stems inflation Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The central bank's latest 1 percent rate hike will without doubt undermine this year's economic growth, a finance ministry senior official said, but was necessary to prevent a prolonged rise in inflation which may hurt the economy even more.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel prices for industry increased
Fuel prices for industry increased The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has increased fuel prices for industry for October by up to 21.9 percent, higher than previously expected. Premium gasoline made the biggest jump to Rp 6,290 per liter for October delivery from Rp 5,160 a liter applied in September, while diesel fuel rose 12.1 percent to Rp 6,000 per liter, Pertamina's fuel division head Achmad Faisal said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oz presses for JI ban, no sentence cut for Ba'asyir
Oz presses for JI ban, no sentence cut for Ba'asyir Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Australia pressed the Indonesian government on Wednesday to outlaw the Islamic militant group blamed for the Bali bombings and protested a possible cut in the jail sentence imposed on the group's alleged spiritual leader.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Suspected bird flu patient dies in Jakarta
Suspected bird flu patient dies in Jakarta Agencies, Jakarta A 23-year-old man, who was suspected of suffering from bird flu, died last week at the Sulianti Saroso Hospital for infectious disease in Jakarta. Slamet Wibowo, a resident of Bogor, died at the hospital early on Thursday morning, only several hours after he was admitted there. Ilham Patu, the hospital spokesman, said that both clinical and blood tests by the hospital indicated Slamet was bird flu positive.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Volunteers are bomb victims' best friends
Volunteers are bomb victims' best friends ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Australian-born Jane Lumy is busy coordinating a team of volunteers at Bali's Sanglah Hospital Crisis Center, trying to respond to any inquiries from families or relatives of the weekend blast victims. Lumy has been coordinating at least 475 volunteers who are ready to assist in any way they can. Her volunteers affectionately call her Bunda (or mother).
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/SIDE
JP/18/SIDE checked --JSR French films for Ramadhan in Surabaya The French Cultural Center (CCCL) in Surabaya is holding a French cinema program, Cine Ramadhan, from Mondays through Fridays during Ramadhan through Oct. 31, with short movies from Independent Films of Surabaya (Infis) accompanying the screenings. Director of CCCL-Surabaya Herve Mascarau said the Ramadhan French film event in the East Java capital would be the first time it had been held.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Winners of Superbrand awards are hoping for better future
Winners of Superbrand awards are hoping for better future Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Winners of the Superbrand Award certainly feel lucky to have their companies included among the select group of businesses with Superbrand status. No doubt the award is a source of pride for its recipients. Their hard work has received recognition from a third and independent party with an international reputation.
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;JP ANPAd..r.. Superband-award-winners Winners of Superbrand awards hoping for better future Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta Winners of the Superbrand Award certainly feel lucky to have their companies included among the select group of businesses with Superbrand status. No doubt the award is a source of pride for its recipients. Their hard work has received recognition from a third and independent party with an international reputation.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Offices quiet on first day of fasting
Offices quiet on first day of fasting Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A young civil servant slouched over his desk on Wednesday morning on the second floor of a government building near City Hall, taking a brief nap in the nearly empty room where only four other civil servants could be seen at their desks. The other 20 desks dotted around the room were empty.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP denies bombers trained in country
RP denies bombers trained in country THE PHILIPPINES: The Philippines rejected on Wednesday allegations that the masterminds behind the weekend bombings in Bali had undergone military training in guerrilla camps run by separatist Muslim rebels on its territory. National police chief director-general Arturo Lomibao said the armed forces had overrun all major Muslim militant camps in the southern region of Mindanao in recent years, forcing the rebels to move their bases elsewhere.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two ships seized for hoarding, smuggling
Two ships seized for hoarding, smuggling Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Indonesian Navy has apprehended two ships carrying tens of thousands of liters of fuel over the past week, one in the Riau Islands and the other in Maluku waters. The ships were seized for allegedly hoarding fuel and smuggling.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/BROMO
JP/17/BROMO Tengger people: a materialistic traditional community Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Probolinggo Rudi, the owner of horses for rent in Ngadisari village, Probolinggo, seemed angry when The Jakarta Post suddenly took leave of him after taking several pictures of his horses. Right away he asked the Post for Rp 5,000 for the time he had spent for the interview.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thais, Malaysians tipped for W. Cup spots
Thais, Malaysians tipped for W. Cup spots Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur In-form Thai pair Prayad Marksaeng and Thaworn Wiratchant will start as favourites to qualify for next month's World Cup in Portugal in the Asian qualifier here starting on Thursday. Twelve teams will tee up at Kota Permai Golf and Country Club where the top-two finishers will earn a crack at the US$4 million total prize money on offer in Portugal.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Do not incite violence
Do not incite violence While we all condemn the recent terrorism in Bali, there must be a clear comparison with what is happening in Iraq. It is wrong for Australian Prime Minister John Howard to incite violence and hatred and be part of the attacks on Iraq that have killed more than 100,000 innocent civilians, and then condemn the Bali bombings and accuse the Indonesian government of not doing enough to fight terrorism.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. BIRDFLU: 3 X 15
1. BIRDFLU: 3 X 15 Suspected bird flu patient dies in Jakarta 2. BUSFARE: 2 X 21 Jakarta busway fares increased by 40 percent 3. RESCUE: 1 X 32 Volunteers bomb victims' best friends 4. TOURISM: 1 X 32 Bali tourism faces future with hope
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police work on terror threats
Police work on terror threats Theresia Sufa and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta The police worked fast. After receiving a report from a resident in Cicurug district, Bogor, intelligence officers arrested on Tuesday evening a newcomer to the area. The man, who speaks with a heavy Malay accent, moved one month ago from the neighboring district of Parungkuda. He has Indonesian and Singaporean passports. The man claimed he was born in Banten but was raised in Medan, North Sumatra.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Thailand make 'significant progress' in free trade talks
U.S., Thailand make 'significant progress' in free trade talks Agence France-Presse Washington The United States and Thailand have made "significant progress" in their latest round of talks to forge a free trade agreement, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Monday. The fifth round of FTA talks in Honolulu, Hawaii followed a meeting between U.S. President George W.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
2. 1 x 30
2. 1 x 30 Offices quiet on first day of fasting 3. 2 x 20 Bojong Koneng children miss polio vaccination 4. 1 x 30 'Many more people need aid'
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Balinese tolerance under attack
Balinese tolerance under attack Bali is seen in the eyes of some extremist Muslims as an affront to the sensibilities of their religion. Certainly, the predominantly Hindu Balinese have for decades been accommodating hosts to foreign visitors. The foreigners have often been less than sensitive to the spiritual and cultural values of the Balinese, let alone the Indonesian Muslim mainstream. Despite this potential clash of cultures, many Australians have developed an abiding love of Bali.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
House and govt to meet again
House and govt to meet again JAKARTA: House of Representatives leaders and the government are expected meet again later this week to discuss steep fuel price hikes and the latest bombings in Bali. No date was set for the meeting to be held at the House. House Speaker Agung Laksono said President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his ministers must explain their decision to raise fuel prices by an average 126 percent on Oct. 1.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bojong Koneng children miss polio vaccination
Bojong Koneng children miss polio vaccination Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 239 children under the age of five in Bojong Koneng village, Bogor regency, West Java, missed the second round of polio vaccinations on Sept. 27 because their parents were against the immunization program. Eyi, 35, one of the parents, said on Saturday she refused to have her three-year-old daughter Rika vaccinated on Sept.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ubud resort blends classical and modern design concepts
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.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
IMF hails 'courageous' move to cut fuel subsidies
IMF hails 'courageous' move to cut fuel subsidies Agence France-Presse, Singapore The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday welcomed Indonesia's "wise and courageous" decision to cut fuel subsidies and urged other countries to do the same. Volatile world oil prices remain a risk to projected robust Asian economic growth this year and next, and maintaining fuel subsidies will hurt countries in the longer term, the IMF's top economists warned at a forum in Singapore.
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta thugs return with avengeance on city streets
Jakarta thugs return with avengeance on city streets The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After disappearing for a while, Jakarta thugs are back on the city's streets, extorting money from motorists right under the noses of city public order officials. City police, in close cooperation with the city administration and military personnel, launched massive campaigns against thugs last July after people complained to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono about their presence in the capital.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bombs won't hinder democracy or tolerance, Indonesia tells UN
Bombs won't hinder democracy or tolerance, Indonesia tells UN Indonesia will not be deterred by deadly bombings in Bali from its quest for an open and democratic society, its UN ambassador said on Tuesday (Wednesday in Jakarta), vowing to identify the attackers and bring them to justice.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
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High time to develop more renewable energy Michael Richardson Singapore 2. Wandi -- More roles for women in Aceh, Please! 2 x 30 Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of Aceh Aguswandi Banda Aceh
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JP/18/KINART
JP/18/KINART checked --JSR In memoriam A versatile, talented and highly popular 'dalang' V. Sudarna Contributor/Surakarta Oct. 7, 2005, marks the 20th anniversary of the death of the highly regarded Javanese dalang (wayang puppeteer) Ki Nartosabdo. During his life he was a favorite with wayang-lovers, including late president Sukarno.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Balinese celebrate peaceful Galungan
Balinese celebrate peaceful Galungan I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The Hindu Balinese turned the resort island into a gigantic shrine of devotion on Wednesday, with colorful offerings and solemn rituals performed simultaneously at thousands of temples in a festival to mark the victory of good over evil. The Galungan religious celebration came just four days after terrorists bombed Bali for a second time in a tragedy that gave this year's annual event a tone of somberness.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo opens export commodity expo
Susilo opens export commodity expo Amid setbacks in the domestic economy, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday opened the 20th Export Commodity Expo at the Jakarta International Expo Grounds in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. Susilo acknowledged that the current situation at home had been rather discouraging for business players.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
The sacrifices made by the public must be rewarded
The sacrifices made by the public must be rewarded Benget Simbolon Tnb., Jakarta It was very distressing to see the reactions of people across the country over the last few weeks to the government's decision to raise fuel prices. It was even more saddening to see their dismay when they finally learned that the government had decided to increase fuel prices by an average of 126.6 percent, with kerosene -- mostly used by the poor -- taking the biggest hit -- up from Rp 700 (65 U.S.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of Aceh
Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of Aceh Aguswandi, Banda Aceh No matter which political camp or organization you belong to in Aceh, there is one similarity throughout: Women are not significantly involved anywhere. Women's potential and actual roles have been neglected across the board in the huge rebuilding efforts in post-tsunami and post-MOU Aceh.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI ordered to help in terror fight
TNI ordered to help in terror fight Tiarma Siboro and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called upon the Indonesian Military (TNI) to be active in the fight against terrorism after the latest attack on Bali, which the TNI chief interpreted as meaning restoring the military's territorial function. Speaking at the 60th anniversary of the TNI on Wednesday, Susilo said that Military Law No.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bombing sites become 'must-see' attractions
Bombing sites become 'must-see' attractions Loic Vennin, Agence France-Presse, Kuta, Bali Just days after the deadly Bali bombings, the sites of Saturday's attacks have become the latest "must-see" attraction for foreign tourists on the resort island. "We wanted to see what it was like," said Kris Clape, a 35- year-old Australian, who was dropped by taxi in front of the now closed entrance to Kuta Square, a small street of boutiques and restaurants in the heart of the seaside resort of Kuta.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Award Recipients
Award Recipients ACA Asuransi Acuvue Contact Lens Aquaproof Ayam Merak Bank Ekonomi Bank Muamalat Baskin Robbins Berri Bimoli Ciputra Daia Indofood Indomie Indomilk Infomedia, JNE Nokia Optik Tunggal Sucofindo TRAC SoKlin Wings Yellow Pages.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
City police work on terror threats
City police work on terror threats Theresia Sufa and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Bogor/Jakarta The police worked fast. After receiving a report from a resident in Cicurug district, Bogor, intelligence officers arrested on Tuesday evening a newcomer to the area. The man, who speaks with a heavy Malay accent, moved one month ago from the neighboring district of Parungkuda. He has Indonesian and Singaporean passports. The man claimed he was born in Banten but was raised in Medan, North Sumatra.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh residents flee to higher ground
Aceh residents flee to higher ground BANDA ACEH: An earthquake shook Banda Aceh at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, forcing local residents to flee to high grounds in fear of another tsunami disaster. The quake, measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale, caused cracks in a number of buildings in the Aceh capital and cut power lines. However, no injuries or casualties were reported.
Thu, 06 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.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo expects loss to widen
Excelcomindo expects loss to widen Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Excelcomindo Pratama, Indonesia's third-biggest cellular company, expects its net loss to widen this year as a weakening rupiah makes its dollar-denominated debt more expensive to repay. Jakarta-based Excelcomindo said net loss in 2005 may widen to Rp 204.63 billion (US$20 million) from Rp 45.3 billion in 2004, the company said in a statement to the Jakarta Stock Exchange published on Wednesday by the exchange.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. TNI -- 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x13)
1. TNI -- 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x13) TNI ordered to help in fight against terrorism 2. Security -- 26 pts 1 col 3lines (3x12) Police work on terror threats 3. Galungan -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x18) Balinese mark triumph of good over evil 4. Site -- 36 pts 5 cols 1line (1x35) Bombing sites become 'must-see' attractions --- 5. photo, hours and ad
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The sacrifices made by the public must be rewarded Benget Simbolon Tnb. Jakarta 2. Bali -- The price of democracy 1 x 35 The price of becoming a democracy John Aglionby Guardian News Service Bali 3. Pro4 -- Defeating insurgency 1 x 35 Insurgencies can be defeated after all Charles Tannock and Francisco Santos Caldersn Project Syndicate
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta stock index up, Indosat gains
Jakarta stock index up, Indosat gains Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index rose for a fifth day. PT Indosat led the advance after the rupiah had its biggest advance in more than a month, boosting expectations foreign debt and import costs will fall. PT Bank Central Asia and real estate company PT Summarecon Agung slid after the central bank raised interest rates on Tuesday, spurring concern demand for housing loans will slow.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Friends indeed
Friends indeed It is heartwarming, comforting and a relief to see the outpouring of international support that has been directed Indonesia's way in the wake of last weekend's Bali bombings. Once again, the international community has come to Indonesia's side to show compassion to a country faced with great calamity. Just over a year ago there was an unprecedented outpouring of public sympathy in the wake of the Dec. 26 tsunami.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia finds H5N1 in healthy chickens
Indonesia finds H5N1 in healthy chickens Reuters, Hong Kong/Canberra Indonesian health authorities have found chickens which tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus but which appear to be healthy, a sign that the bug may become harder to detect, officials in Hong Kong and Jakarta said. Some species of waterfowl, like ducks and geese, are natural hosts of the H5N1 and do not fall ill from it.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government increase bond sale by 20%
Government increase bond sale by 20% Netty Ismail and Shanthy Nambiar, Bloomberg/Singapore Indonesia raised the size of its biggest overseas bond sale to US$1.5 billion because of excess demand, after a cut in fuel subsidies restored investor confidence in the nation's finances.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
3 x 18
3 x 18 Police expand bomb probe outside Bali, no suspects named JP/4/4KPU 2 x 29 Another poll commission member admits to accepting kickbacks JP/5/PUASA 2 x 27 Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring prices JP/4/PRESS 2 x 33 Supreme Court chief tells courts not to put journalists behind bars
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Another 23 local brands receive Superbrand status
Another 23 local brands receive Superbrand status Twenty-three local brands offering a wide range of products and services have received prestigious Superbrand awards from the London-based independent brand arbiter Superbrand International.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring prices
Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring prices The Jakarta Post, Medan, Jakarta Coming hard on the heels of steep fuel price rises and a second bomb attack in Bali, the fasting month of Ramadhan kicked off quietly in Indonesia on Wednesday, with most Muslims preferring to stay home. Office buildings appeared rather deserted in Medan, North Sumatra, and also Banda Aceh, where many employees opted to skip work while others spent most of their time resting at mosques.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mandala crash families may sue Boeing
Mandala crash families may sue Boeing Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Families of more than 100 people killed in the Mandala Airlines crash last month plan to sue US aircraft maker Boeing Co. and have appointed Chicago-based Nolan Law Group to represent them, the firm's lawyer said on Wednesday. Nolan attorney Manuel von Ribbeck said there had been no discussion yet as to how much the families intended to sue for.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
SingTel may sell assets in Indonesia
SingTel may sell assets in Indonesia Bryan Lee, Asia News Network, The Straits Times/Singapore SingTel is in talks to sell its stake in a fixed phone line network in eastern Indonesia to Telkom, the country's biggest telecoms company, for an undisclosed sum. If it goes ahead, the sale is expected to return a profit to the Singapore telco from the US$47 million it has invested in the network, industry watchers said, although no specific figures were suggested.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.5, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.5, 2005 _______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,660 -90 21,000 Adhi Karya 580 20 12,756,000 Adira Dinamika 2,000 0 0 AGIS Tbk 80 -5 7,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 205 -15 91,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,370 20 1,412,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian jailed
Indonesian jailed for SMS bomb hoax An Indonesian salesman who sent two hoax SMS bomb threats while in Malaysia's northern Penang state was sentenced Wednesday to 25 months in jail, a report said. The 23-year-old from the Indonesian town of Medan, named Kurniawan, received two jail sentences of 12 and 13 months and was fined 5,000 ringgit (US$1,326) for the hoax, which sparked a security scare in Penang, the official Bernama news agency said.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Galungan, Kuningan provide time for reflection and contemplation
Galungan, Kuningan provide time for reflection and contemplation The Jakarta Post, Denpasar As a nation, Indonesia is close to hitting rock bottom. After a short period of political peace under its new president, the Indonesian people must again endure the seemingly endless pain -- unimaginable natural disasters, disease, poverty and the recent barbaric bombings in Kuta and Jimbaran, which have once again destroyed the peace in Bali and stabbed the entire Balinese people in the heart.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Sixes tourney on the weekend
Jakarta Sixes tourney on the weekend JAKARTA: Cricketers from Southeast Asia are set to compete in the Jakarta International Sixes Tournament on Oct. 8-Oct. 9 at Cibubur oval, East Jakarta. The annual event, hosted by the Jakarta Cricket Association and one of the highlights of the region's international cricket calendar, will feature teams made up of expatriates and local players from Bali, Medan and Jakarta, as well as squads from Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP inflation eases to 7%
RP inflation eases to 7% MANILA: Philippine inflation rose at a slower seven percent clip in September and a 13-month low after an increase of 7.2 percent in August, the National Statistics Office said Wednesday. The September rate was the lowest since the 6.8 percent rise recorded in August 2004, it said in a statement.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Deadly Bali attacks revive concerns over southern Philippine
Deadly Bali attacks revive concerns over southern Philippine terror sanctuaries Jim Gomez Associated Press/Manila As Southeast Asia ponders its security after the second deadly terrorist blow to Indonesia's Bali resort island, nagging concerns are surfacing again over whether the southern Philippines has become the region's breeding ground for radicals.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pickpocket queen locked up
Pickpocket queen locked up NGANJUK, East Java: After eluding the police for 12 years, a 40-year-old female pickpocket known as the Pickpocket Queen was finally arrested in her home in Kedungombo village, Warujayeng district in the East Java town of Nganjuk. Surati, who was arrested by the Nganjuk Police while counting the day's payoff, confessed she had been in the business for 12 years, operating in the city's markets and using razor blades to rip her victims' bags open.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
SIA chairman to step down
SIA chairman to step down SINGAPORE: Koh Boon Hwee will be stepping down as chairman and director of Singapore Airlines (SIA) at the end of the year to take over as chairman of DBS Group Holdings, Southeast Asia's largest bank, the companies announced on Wednesday. Stephen Lee Ching Yen, a former chairman of PSA International, will be proposed to the board to follow Koh as SIA chairman on Jan. 1 as part of the shakeup at two of the city-state's major companies. Former cabinet minister S.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Davenport 'devastated' by Bali blasts
Davenport 'devastated' by Bali blasts FILDERSTADT, Germany: Lindsay Davenport, who won the Wismilak International in Bali only two weeks ago, said on Wednesday she felt "devastated" by last Saturday's bombings in Kuta and Jimbaran. The world number two began the defense of her title at the Porsche Grand Prix here with a performance belying her feelings about the terrorism which struck so close to where she had been. "One of the explosions happened within 200 feet of where I was staying.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005, 00:00 WIB
Elnusa to build $2.5b-$3b refinery
Elnusa to build $2.5b-$3b refinery The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A subsidiary of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, PT Elnusa Harapan, is studying the possibility of building a refinery with a capacity of 300,000 barrels per day. The refinery, which would be expected to start producing within four years, would cost between US$2.5 billion and $3 billion, Elnusa president director Rudy Radjab was quoted as saying by Detik on Wednesday.