Archive: 24 November 2005
105 articles found
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecuting Supreme Court justices
Prosecuting Supreme Court justices Ridarson Galingging, Jakarta A "war" between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Supreme Court (MA) began when the KPK searched the MA recently and took away some documents. The search led to a KPK summons for Chief Justice Bagir Manan to appear as a witness in an attempted bribery case involving Probosutedjo, the half-brother of former president Soeharto.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Principal uses school budget for religious trips
Principal uses school budget for religious trips Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post/Tangerang The Tangerang regency council will summon the principal of state high school No. 1 in Pamulang district over reports the school budget was used to finance minor pilgrimages, or umroh, for several teachers and school staff.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
National integrity
National integrity From Media Indonesia Political life in Indonesia today doesn't seem to be inspired by the spirit of unity our founding fathers upheld 77 years ago. This spirit of unity could be related to the STOVIA movement of (medical) students called Boedi Oetomo, which was considered pioneer of the national awakening. Today the government officials at all levels seem to have lost their sense of integrity. We do not know why.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Former BNI director detained over scam
Former BNI director detained over scam Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former compliance director of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Mohammad Arsjad was officially detained on Wednesday at the National Police Headquarters for his alleged role in a high- profile lending scam in 2003. Police investigator Sr. Comr. Benny Mamoto said that he signed the arrest warrant on Wednesday afternoon, and the police made the arrest at a five-star hotel here.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
More inner city housing proposed
More inner city housing proposed Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five days a week, Rachmat Halim, a resident of a housing complex in Depok, West Java, has to struggle through traffic for hours getting to his office on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta. "In the morning, I spend a total of three hours getting to the office. Before I leave, I have to wait in the office to avoid the traffic congestion until late in the evening.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/CHILE
JP/18/CHILE Bali, a major gateway for Chilean tourists, businesses Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post/Sanur Only weeks before the Oct. 1, 2005 bombing tragedy in Kuta and Jimbaran, the Chilean government opened its honorary consulate office here in Bali. A sense of optimism still filled the atmosphere.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Museum Prasasti: Learning history from a headstone
Museum Prasasti: Learning history from a headstone Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The past comes to life at Museum Taman Prasasti (Inscription Museum) in Central Jakarta where headstones from the days of Dutch rule are housed. Many Dutch people visit the museum as much information can be gleaned from the headstones about their ancestors. "Around 200 Dutch people come to the museum each year.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Former teacher named suspect
Former teacher named suspect Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Police have named on Wednesday a former Cianjur high school teacher a suspect for having underage sex with at least two students and may also charge him with rape. If convicted, the teacher, who has only been identified by his initials, "DD", could spend a maximum seven years in jail. Cianjur Police detectives chief Adj. Comr. Wardoli said the former teacher of the Cianjur No.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Governor mum on suspension motion
Governor mum on suspension motion SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Embattled East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah chose on Wednesday not to address directly a motion by the East Kalimantan provincial council calling for his suspension over graft allegations. "I leave the matter to the Ministry of Home Affairs," said Suwarna. Suwarna has been under pressure since last month after he was questioned as part of a corruption investigation.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Against telecommunications mast
Against telecommunications mast From Media Indonesia As residents of the RT06/RW02 neighborhood unit, Cilandak Barat subdistrict, South Jakarta, we wish to express our objection to the construction of a telecommunications mast in this area. Letters of objection have been sent to the subdistrict office and Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, but the construction of the 40- meter-high mast is continuing apace.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Seeds for agriculture revitalization
Seeds for agriculture revitalization Hira Jhamtani and Dey Patria, Denpasar The government intends to plant 25 million hectares of new rice fields over the long term and to revive the agriculture extension service scheme. What about seeds? Besides water and land, seeds are crucial means of production in agriculture. Yet farmers are losing control over their own seeds as intellectual property protection over seeds is granted to big companies.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gudang Garam loses market share
Gudang Garam loses market share The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Months after the much-hyped acquisition of cigarette maker PT HM Sampoerna by a U.S. tobacco company, the landscape of the domestic cigarette industry has begun to shift. PT Gudang Garam, the country's largest cigarette maker, facing an increasing challenge from Sampoerna, has seen its market share drop from 34 percent last year to 31 percent as of September this year, a public expose by the company revealed on Tuesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Infected birds found in seven subdistricts
Infected birds found in seven subdistricts Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Infected birds have been found in seven of 20 subdistricts tested for the avian influenza virus on Monday, city officials said, predicting many more areas would test positive as searches continued.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Embargo -- 2x12
1. Embargo -- 2x12 U.S. lifts lethal arms ban on RI 2. Golkar ---- 1x36 Kalla confirms 'minor' Cabinet reshuffle 3. Foreign --- 1x32 'Let foreigners own apartments': CIPS 4. Extradi --- 1x28 S'pore extradition pact nearly inked
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Despite long history, Dutch community a recent phenomena
Despite long history, Dutch community a recent phenomena Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the Dutch had been in Indonesia from 1602, most Dutch communities during the colonial period only lasted until 1942, when the Japanese invaded. In the 17th and 18th centuries Indonesia, or the Dutch East Indies as it was then known, was not controlled directly by the Dutch government but by a joint-stock trading company, the Dutch East India Company (VOC).
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Enviro (2x24)
1. Enviro (2x24) European, Asian nations talk environmental issues 2. TI (1x30) Fairness urged in graft probe 3. Dollar (2x24) Local nurses go global in search of dollars 4. BNI (2x18) Former BNI director detained over scam
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
We don't use "today" -- which day, Monday, Tuesday, etc?
We don't use "today" -- which day, Monday, Tuesday, etc? Notes: Sponsored article for ASEAN Marketing Forum 2005 Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing launched MarkPlus&Co will host, in Jakarta today, two important international gatherings -- the launch of the long awaited non- profit marketing organization, the Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing, and the inaugural ASEAN Marketing Forum.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Escaped assassin, helpful girlfriend captured in raid
Escaped assassin, helpful girlfriend captured in raid Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint team of police and military officers captured early on Wednesday a former marine who had fled for a second time a military prison to evade execution. The former soldier, Suud Rusli, offered no opposition when security forces surrounded his hideout near the West Java town of Subang, about 100 kilometers east of Jakarta.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. Discourse -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42) 'Indonesian militants should fight jihad in war zones' 2. Auto -- 36 pts 5 cols 1line (1x35) Luxury taxes on cars to go up despite opposition 3. India 00 24 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x20) Canada to increase tsunami aid by $28m --- 4. Photo and advertisement
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
AMM finds Thailand rifle
AMM finds Thailand rifle BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) has found a Thai military and police standard rifle among weapons and ammunition handed over by former rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to the monitoring body. Nipat Thonglek, an AMM official from Thailand, commented that the find was surprising, but said the monitoring body would enquire into how the HK 33 rifle had got into rebel hands. The weapon hand-over was held on Tuesday in Takengon, Central Aceh regency.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.23
Rupiah Rates Nov.23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,782.18 7,040.80 7,450.71 7,372.04 Brunei dollar 1 6,235.25 5,643.40 5,969.66 5,908.90 Canadian dollar 1 9,005.28 8,150.83 8,621.72 8,534.30 Swiss franc 1 8,051.36 7,287.62 7,708.43 7,630.48 Danish krone 1 1,671.41 1,512.18 1,600.22 1,583.32 Euro 1 12,466.70 11,284.79 11,935.70 11,815.70 Poundsterling 1 18,176.03 16,451.80 17,401.85 17,225.80 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,362.63 1,233.49 1,304.59 1,291.52...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growing From Kompas Poor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living. Kompas also reported in October that taxi drivers now have fewer passengers, while gasoline is more expensive and they spend a lot more on daily needs.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Six Asia-Pacific nations among "best country" business brands: study=
Six Asia-Pacific nations among "best country" business brands: study= Six Asia-Pacific nations have been ranked among the 10 "best country" brands for conventions and business, a study showed on Wednesday. While the United States emerged tops in both categories, China was second for business and Australia second for conventions. The study, published in The Business Time, was carried out by international brand consultancy FutureBrand and public relations firm Weber Shandwick.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island Joseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press/Denver Scientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed. The jaw is from the ninth individual believed to have lived as recently as 12,000 years ago.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/24/NASIR
JP/24/NASIR Nasir Abas, poacher turned gamekeeper Slamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Nasir Abas, 36, was formerly a regional operative of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), and widely accused of being a terrorist leader. A JI member since its establishment in 1993, the Malaysian citizen quit the organization in mid-2003 for refusing to get further involved in JI conflict and later produced a book, Membongkar Jamaah Islamiyah (Unveiling JI).
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
WIC's 'White Elephant' still annual bazaar's favorite
WIC's 'White Elephant' still annual bazaar's favorite Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As one of the most anticipated annual events, the two-day 38th Women's International Club (WIC)'s bazaar is an oasis for those who are looking for inexpensive, high quality goods from all over the world.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPK kept busy with graft cases in Jambi
KPK kept busy with graft cases in Jambi JAMBI: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received 185 graft case files from Jambi prosecutors, on top of 8,640 reports from the public on graft. The corruption cases involve hundreds of billions of rupiah, making Jambi the 11th most corrupt province in the country, a government official said on Wednesday. Indonesia has 33 provinces. Asep R. Suwanda, an official with the KPK visiting Jambi, said the commission was investigating the cases.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local nurses go global in search of dollars
Local nurses go global in search of dollars Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frida Alfiana Modok looked happy when she graduated from a local nursing academy on Wednesday, but her mind was no longer here as she was dreaming of further study and of working in Australia.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growing From Kompas Poor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living. Kompas also reported in October that taxi drivers now have fewer passengers, while gasoline is more expensive and they spend a lot more on daily needs.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Incredible India! event at Nusa Dua
Incredible India! event at Nusa Dua KUTA: Indiatourism, the India Tourist Office in Singapore, will hold a special promotional event in Bali, billed Incredible India! at Nusa Penida Room, Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta, at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 25. The event, followed by dinner, will focus on India as an international tourist destination targeting Indonesia, the Bali market in particular. For more information, please contact Indiatourism on tel.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan helps Indonesia restore tsunami-damaged Aceh land files
Japan helps Indonesia restore tsunami-damaged Aceh land files The Indonesian government, with assistance from Tokyo, began on Wednesday the final process in the painstaking restoration of thousands of land title documents damaged when the tsunami hit Aceh province in December. Thousands of documents stored at the land registry office in the provincial capital Banda Aceh were damaged when the tsunami and ensuing flooding hit the province on Dec. 26.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore extradition pact nearly inked
S'pore extradition pact nearly inked The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After six rounds of negotiations, the government is making progress on an extradition treaty with neighboring Singapore and expects to complete the deal soon, a minister says. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said on Wednesday 13 of 19 articles in the treaty had been finalized, with the remaining articles to be discussed during the next round of negotiations in Singapore. The last round of talks was held on Nov.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's terrorism record
Indonesia's terrorism record Bombing after bombing in our country has produced nothing but perpetrators telling us that their resentment against the U.S., its allies and unbelievers is the main reason for their actions. The unlawful invasion of Afghanistan and Iraq together with "western oppression of Muslims worldwide" are often cited as their main sources of discontent. The most recent video footage of a terrorist singing the same old song is just further confirmation.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
I don't understand the bit at the bottom at all.
I don't understand the bit at the bottom at all. ;JP;HERMAWAN KERTAJAYA;CD; ANPAk..r.. Marketing-Asean-action Think Regional, Act Local! JP/17/HERMA Think regional, act local! Hermawan Kartajaya Jakarta The Southeast Asia region has grown so fast that it has become one commercial market and also one market for investment.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dollar to stay around Rp 10,000: BI
Dollar to stay around Rp 10,000: BI Farida Husna, Dow Jones/Jakarta The U.S. dollar is likely to hover around the 10,000 level against the rupiah until the end of this year, a senior central bank official said on Wednesday. "The dollar, until the end of the year, will be around Rp 10,000, and if the rupiah weakens, I think that's something normal," Bank Indonesia Senior Deputy Governor Miranda Gultom told reporters.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tony Prabowo to stage Calon Arang
Tony Prabowo to stage Calon Arang Composer Tony Prabowo and essayist Goenawan Mohammad are due to collaborate in a contemporary music concert at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center. The event, scheduled for August 2006, is expected to include five compositions, including Pastoral and The King's Witch operettas. The concert will involve musicians Joel Sachs and Stephanie Griffin from the United States, choreographer Sen Hea Ha from Korea and Batavia Madrigal Singers conducted by Avip Priatna.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI limits entry of Chinese women
RI limits entry of Chinese women JAKARTA: The government said it has decided to limit the entry of Chinese women under 30 years old into Indonesia in a bid to help curb the involvement of foreign citizens in prostitution here. "Out of 1,901 foreign citizens deported from Indonesia, most are women under 30 from China.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationship
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationship Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi Indonesia is keen for closer ties with India and the two countries' leaders sealed several key business and defense agreements during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's three-day visit. "It is my honor to visit India. I hope my visit will help improve the relationship between the two countries, (turning the page) to a new chapter," he said after attending a state welcome.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fairness urges in graft probe
Fairness urges in graft probe Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Transparency International Indonesia has urged the Attorney General's Office (AGO) not to single out certain individuals in investigating a graft scandal at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
North Sumatra has fastest polio infection rate: WHO
North Sumatra has fastest polio infection rate: WHO Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The World Health Organization (WHO) found that North Sumatra has the fastest polio infection rate in Indonesia, with three new cases being found since the second round of the national immunization campaign (PIN) on Sept. 27. A WHO consultant, David Bassett, said the latest polio case in the province was discovered in Labuhan Batu regency on Oct. 16.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indie band Moccca to headline Japanese rock festival
Indie band Moccca to headline Japanese rock festival JP/24/GUESS Mocca to be in Japanese rock festival JAKARTA: Retro-pop band Mocca is expected to stage a concert in Okinawa, Japan, in late November, sharing the bill with scores of hot Japanese indie acts. The Bandung, West Java-based indie band will perform in a music festival titled Sound Rainbow: Living with People of Asia, a show that is expected to draw a crowd of 20,000 people, Astaga.com newsportal reported.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students rally over recent Poso attacks
Students rally over recent Poso attacks PALU: About 500 university students in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu staged a demonstration on Wednesday, demanding that the perpetrators of the most recent terror attacks in the city and neighboring town of Poso be brought to justice. The students criticized local security forces for moving too slowly in investigating the terror cases, describing the situation in the two towns as tense.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
No need to escort big bikers
No need to escort big bikers Congratulations to the Police on their success in tracking down and killing the terrorist Azahari and capturing his followers. Apart from this success, however, the Police should review their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or Protap as they are known in Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks index fall 0.5%; Matahari, Astra slide
Stocks index fall 0.5%; Matahari, Astra slide Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index fell for the first day in seven. PT Astra International dropped on concern a plan to raise automobile taxes will slow demand for vehicles. Consumer-related stocks such as PT Matahari Putra Prima declined on concern consumer spending is slowing after the government raised household fuel prices last month. The Jakarta Composite Index lost 5.21, or 0.5 percent, to 1061.08 at the 4 p.m.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 24, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 24, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec. 16 * Painting, Hand Painted Ceramic The Abstraction of Leaves by I Nyoman Sujana, at Jenggala Art Gallery, Jl. Uluwatu 2, Jimbaran, until Dec. 15 Performances * Siluet Band, Hard Rock Hotel, Jl. Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta (Tel.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Better pay would ensure more professional teachers'
'Better pay would ensure more professional teachers' The country will commemorate Teacher's Day for the first time on Nov. 25. Teachers have a vital role in building the nation but are poorly paid and their welfare has long been neglected. The Jakarta Post interviewed some Jakartans on what they thought the government should do to improve the quality of teachers. Ganang Dwi Kartika, 40, teaches at the University of Indonesia's Faculty of Humanities.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
TCS to set up Asia-Pacific software production in RI
TCS to set up Asia-Pacific software production in RI Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, New Delhi India's largest computer software producer, Tata Consultancy Service Ltd. (TCS) could well be planning to open its Asia- Pacific headquarters in Jakarta, which would also function as a software production center for the region.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing "Ten Countries, One Market" ASEAN Hall, the ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, 24 November 2005 07.30-08.30 : Registration and Networking Coffee 08.30-08.40 Introduction to Phillip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing (PK-CAM) By Hermawan Kartajaya, Co-Founder of PK-CAM and President of World Marketing Association (WMA) 08.40-09.00 : The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing By Ong Keng Yong, Secretary-General of ASEAN The Launch of...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Burglars injure Australian woman
Burglars injure Australian woman DENPASAR: In what was apparently an attempted burglary gone wrong, two unidentified men assaulted and severely injured an Australian woman pre-dawn on Tuesday after they broke into her room at a hotel in Bali's popular resort area of Jimbaran. The woman was later identified as 45-year-old Julie McNally. She arrived in Bali on March 18, 2005, and was staying at the Jimbaran Hill Hotel. The attempted burglary took place at around 02.00 a.m.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tulip Foundation, a Dutch treat for Surabaya
Tulip Foundation, a Dutch treat for Surabaya Duncan Graham, Surabaya Hundreds of children in East Java can now face the world with confidence through the goodwill and determination of the Dutch- speaking community of Surabaya. Though consisting of only around 20 families, the generous Hollanders and their friends have been running a program to give Indonesian babies born with cleft lips and palates the chance for surgery to correct the deformation.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
BORR construction begins on Wednesday
BORR construction begins on Wednesday BOGOR: The construction of the Bogor Outer Ring Road (BORR) has kicked off, with Public Works Minister Djoko Kirmanto leading the ground-breaking ceremony at South Sentul Jagorawi toll gate in Bogor regency on Wednesday. West Java Governor Dani Setiawan, Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Zaenal Abidin Zen, Bogor Mayor Diani Budiarto and Bogor Regent Agus Utara Efendi were present at the ceremony.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing launched
Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing launched MarkPlus&Co will host, in Jakarta on Thursday, two important international gatherings -- the launch of the long awaited non- profit marketing organization, the Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing, and the inaugural ASEAN Marketing Forum. The ASEAN-based consulting company -- founded by Asia's leading marketing strategist, Hermawan Kartajaya -- will inaugurate the new marketing center at the ASEAN Secretariat.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Militants should fight jihad in war zones'
'Militants should fight jihad in war zones' Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) deputy chairman Ma'ruf Amin is in charge of issuing fatwa, or Islamic edicts. He is also the chairman of a group of Muslim leaders recently set up to campaign against terrorism. In a conversation with The Jakarta Post's Tiarma Siboro he shared his views about the campaign. Below are the key points of their conversation. Question: What will be your first priority in the antiterror campaign?
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Canada to increase tsunami aid by $28m
Canada to increase tsunami aid by $28m Agence France-Presse, Ottawa Canada will increase its reconstruction aid for tsunami victims in South Asia by 33 million Canadian dollars (US$28 million), International Cooperation Minister Aileen Carroll announced on Tuesday (Wednesday in Jakarta). According to the Canadian International Development Agency, US$8.3 million of that amount will be provided to Indonesia, $17.6 million to Sri Lanka and the Maldive Islands, and $2.1 million to India.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
On marrying Indonesian women
On marrying Indonesian women First of all, Keluarga Perkawinan Campuran Melalui Tangan Ibu (KPCMelati) would like to wish you and your distinguished readers celebrating Idul Fitri a Happy Idul Fitri 1426 H. Second, we would like to offer further clarification regarding: 1. Want to marry RI women? Pay Rp 500 m in deposit published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 10. During a half-day seminar hosted by the Alida Center on Oct. 22 at the Gran Melia Hotel, this horrendous topic was clarified by Prof.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans new passport with embedded microchips
Govt plans new passport with embedded microchips The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to introduce a new kind of passport with a microchip embedded in it starting next year in a bid to curb the use of fake documents commonly used by high profile criminals to flee the country and avoid charges.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
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RI jazz loses legendary bass-man JAKARTA: Indonesian jazz has lost a seasoned bass player, Perry Pattiselano, 55, (shown in framed photo) and his contemporaries mourned the passing of a "reliable, stable and consistent" musician and a good friend. Pattiselano was playing with Indonesian jazz vocalist Pinky and pianist "Sukat" Harjanto at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Amman, Jordan, when a bomb at the hotel exploded, killing him instantly.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/POWER
JP/5/POWER Electricity still out in 333 Maluku villages M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/Ambon Thousands of residents of 333 low-income communities in Maluku province are not connected to the power grid. In fact, according to data from the Maluku Mining and Energy Office, 125 isolated coastal villages near the Indonesian borders with Australia and Timor Leste have no access to electricity.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
City enlists firms to treat waste
City enlists firms to treat waste Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Sanitation Agency said on Wednesday it would engage private sector companies to treat some of the 6,000 tons of waste Jakarta produces each day. At least six private firms are named in the agency's action plan for waste management from 2005 to 2015. The action plan was presented at a seminar here on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
City ready for Xmas security
City ready for Xmas security JAKARTA: Head of the Jakarta Public Order Agency, Harianto Badjoeri, said on Wednesday that the agency would deploy three fourths of its total personnel or 3,000 officers to help police protect the city during the Christmas and new year period. "We have asked subdistricts to register places of worship and venues for Christmas celebrations to determine how many officers will be stationed at those venues," Harianto said at City Hall.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
It's now or never for RI soccer: AFC
It's now or never for RI soccer: AFC JAKARTA: Visiting Asian Football Confederation (AFC) secretary-general Dato Peter Velappan said on Wednesday that national soccer was at a critical point in striving to recapture its past glory. "Forty years ago, Indonesia soccer was victorious, but since then it has been in a slumber.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Indos' in Holland enjoy best of two different world
'Indos' in Holland enjoy best of two different world Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is easy for Indonesians to feel at home in the Netherlands. Just stand in the middle of a market, and amid the swirls of people rushing to buy bread or fruit or meat, one is very likely to hear Indonesian words flying around. These Indonesian words are mostly uttered by the Indo-Dutch -- people of mixed blood with either one of their parents or grandparents being from Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Think regional, act local!
Think regional, act local! Hermawan Kartajaya, Jakarta The Southeast Asia region has grown so fast that it has become one commercial market and also one market for investment. To support this at the governmental level, the member countries of ASEAN have adopted the vision of creating an ASEAN Community by 2020 based on three main pillars: the ASEAN Security Community (ASC), ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), and ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC).
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Attacks leave Palu gripped by insecurity
Attacks leave Palu gripped by insecurity Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu "I don't dare go home too late at night now. I used to return after 12 midnight, but now I'm already home by 7 p.m. I'm really worried about the terror in Palu these days," Palu resident Jemmy Sundah told The Jakarta Post. Jemmy is one of the hundreds of Palu residents who feels threatened by the recent spate of terror and violent attacks in Palu. Palu city, usually bustling with traffic at night, is very quiet now.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Equality essential' in new tax law
'Equality essential' in new tax law Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Proposed amendments to the tax law must underline the principle of equality between taxpayers and tax officials, says a consultant association, an issue that has been at the center of public objections to the tax reform bills.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Workers take to the streets to demand higher basic wage
Workers take to the streets to demand higher basic wage The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the year 2005 draws to a close, thousands of factory workers on Java hit the streets on Wednesday to demand that regional governments raise the minimum wage to enable workers to enjoy a decent standard of living. The protest went peacefully with exception of the city of Bandung, West Java, where over 1,000 workers trampled the main gate of the West Java Governor's office, Antara reported.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Speaking up, finally
Speaking up, finally One may be forgiven for wondering how many more deaths our esteemed clerics were waiting for before speaking out against homegrown terrorists; for wondering if the clerics would have taken a stand had it not been for Vice President Jusuf Kalla inviting them to a screening of a chilling videotape captured in a raid on a terrorist hideout. The tape shows a masked man, thought to be Malaysian terrorist suspect Noordin M.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Internet helps farmers reap more profits
Internet helps farmers reap more profits Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Bojonegoro Suhar, 28, a peanut farmer likes to show off the new cell phone he bought two months ago. He could afford to buy the cell phone after he reaped significant profit from his peanut farm using a management and production method based on knowledge Suhar obtained from the Internet.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing "Ten Countries, One Market" ASEAN Hall, the ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, 24 November 2005 07.30-08.30 : Registration and Networking Coffee 08.30-08.40 Introduction to Phillip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing (PK-CAM) By Hermawan Kartajaya, Co-Founder of PK-CAM and President of World Marketing Association (WMA) 08.40-09.00 : The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing By Ong Keng Yong, Secretary-General of ASEAN The Launch of...
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Erasmuis Huis: Home for artists, art lovers for 35 years
Erasmuis Huis: Home for artists, art lovers for 35 years Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Dutch cultural center has become an essential destination for Jakarta art lovers. Over its 35 years, its consistency, funding and the dedication of its staff has meant the Erasmus Huis (Erasmus House) has kept its reputation as one of the most important art centers in Jakarta, if not Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Luxury taxes on cars to go up despite opposition
Luxury taxes on cars to go up despite opposition The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will soon raise the luxury tax on automobiles following the issuance of a presidential decree signed on Oct. 25 and released by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday night. "This will become effective soon," Anggito Abimanyu, the head of the finance ministry's Financial, Economic and International Collaboration Studies Agency, said as quoted by Bloomberg.
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TV Today: Friday, November 25, 2005
TV Today: Friday, November 25, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Film 7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat 9:30 Psychology 10:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon workers feel pain of fuel price hike
Cirebon workers feel pain of fuel price hike CIREBON, West Java: More than 1,000 people have been laid off in Cirebon since the Oct. 1 fuel price increases, as local companies struggle to maintain production amid higher prices. The majority of the dismissed workers came from the regency's rattan industry, said Adjat Sudradjat, the head of state insurance company PT Jamsostek's Cirebon operations. Since Nov.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Orange Ball highlights De Club
Orange Ball highlights De Club Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dutch-speaking newcomers should not be too worried now when they want to settle in the country, especially Jakarta. De Nederlandse Club will be there ready to help. The club, established five years ago by a number of Dutch people living here, indeed aims to help Dutch-speaking people, especially newcomers, to interact with each other.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalbe Farma eyes bird flu drug production licence
Kalbe Farma eyes bird flu drug production licence Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma is vying to produce the H5N1 avian influenza drug oseltamivir here as bird flu cases in the region continue to rise. "Of course, we are interested (in producing oseltamivir).
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Semarang: Friday, November 25, 2005
Where to go in Semarang: Friday, November 25, 2005 Exhibition * Comics Redeming Laughter by Eko Nugroho, Farhansiki, Terra Bajraghisa, and Yudi Sulistya at Rumah Seni, Kampung Jambe, Semarang, until Dec. 5 Event * Drawing Competition for Children, organized by Rotary Club Semarang Indraprasta, at Graha Santika Hotel, Jl. Pandanaran 116- 120 (Tel. 024-8413115, 8413121, fax: 024-8413113) on Sunday, Nov.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina expects distribution system to help net profit
Pertamina expects distribution system to help net profit Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina expects to see its net profit double next year to Rp 22.4 trillion (US$2.23 billion) as a new system of fuel distribution will come into effect and the company's monopoly in the sector will official end on Nov. 23.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali, a major gateway for Chilean tourists as well as businesses
Bali, a major gateway for Chilean tourists as well as businesses Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur Only weeks before the Oct. 1, 2005 bombing tragedy in Kuta and Jimbaran, the Chilean government opened its honorary consulate office here in Bali. A sense of optimism still filled the atmosphere.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. lifts lethal arms ban for RI
U.S. lifts lethal arms ban for RI The Jakarta Post, New Delhi, Jakarta The United States has restored military ties with Indonesia, after a 14-year lapse, to enable the country with the world's largest population of Muslims to boost its capability in fighting terrorism.
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Cathay increases seat capacity
Cathay increases seat capacity The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tapping the improving economic relations between Indonesia and China, Cathay Pacific has increased its seat capacity for its service from Jakarta to Hong Kong, which could serve as a gateway to China. Cathay's chief executive Philip N.L. Chen said here on Wednesday that the company anticipated an increase in the number of passengers between Indonesia and Hong Kong.
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Bantul announces education initiative
Bantul announces education initiative BANTUL, Yogyakarta: As part of efforts to raise the quality of human resources, the Bantul regency government announced plans on Wednesday to provide 12 years of education for all residents. The program will be implemented next year and will cost the regency government some Rp 3.6 billion (US$360,000) a year. A large portion of the money will be channeled to students from poor families to allow them to remain in school at least through high school.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Golkar's Kalla confirms 'minor' Cabinet reshuffle
Golkar's Kalla confirms 'minor' Cabinet reshuffle The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Vice President Jusuf Kalla confirmed on Wednesday that only one or two underachieving ministers would leave the Cabinet in the upcoming reshuffle. "It's not true that Golkar has proposed nine (new) names. The President will replace only one or two ministers whose performance is below the required standard.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing "Ten Countries, One Market" ASEAN Hall, the ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, 24 November 2005 07.30-08.30 : Registration and Networking Coffee 08.30-08.40 Introduction to Phillip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing (PK-CAM) By Hermawan Kartajaya, Co-Founder of PK-CAM and President of World Marketing Association (WMA) 08.40-09.00 : The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing By Ong Keng Yong, Secretary-General of ASEAN The Launch of...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Devout Balinese fight terror with ritual and prayers
Devout Balinese fight terror with ritual and prayers Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar While many of their Balinese brethren were busy condemning terrorists or feeling paranoid about Muslims, other Balinese, whose island has been attacked twice by suicide bombers, held mass prayers in an attempt to change the terrorists' violent mind-sets. "We are gathered here to pray for all human beings, not just for Bali.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Security business booms in terror era
Security business booms in terror era Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung As the Idul Fitri holiday came to an end, Taryana ordered his wife to quit her job attending customers at a bookshop. Taryana, who earlier ran a small food stall attached to his house, no longer wanted his wife shouldering the family burden as he had just got a very promising job: as a security guard in a large mall in Bandung.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationship
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationship Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/New Delhi Indonesia is keen for closer ties with India and the two countries' leaders sealed several key business and defense agreements during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's three-day visit. "It is my honor to visit India. I hope my visit will help improve the relationship between the two countries, (turning the page) to a new chapter," he said after attending a state welcome.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bogor Police chief faces investigation
Bogor Police chief faces investigation Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Tjiptono was questioned by the East Java Police's internal affairs division on Wednesday for the alleged sexual harassment of his female subordinates. National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Bambang Kuncoko said on Wednesday that the internal affairs investigators were also planning to question Tjiptono's two secretaries, who were the alleged victims of the harassment.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Matahari to add fewer shops in 2006
Matahari to add fewer shops in 2006 JAKARTA: PT Matahari Putra Prima, Indonesia's biggest retailer by sales, said it plans to open fewer stores next year, anticipating slower consumer spending after the government raised household fuel prices last month.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Classical Music Mercure Resort
Classical Music Mercure Resort SANUR: Following the Oct. 1 bombing, Mercure Resort Sanur, together with Primavera, will hold a special event titled Bali for Peace Classical Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3. The concert will feature Diani R. Sitompul (soprano), Margarisye L.E. Makikui (soprano), Johnson Hutagalung (tenor) and Christina Sidjabat (pianist). "The concert is aimed at showing our empathy and solidarity to the victims of the Oct.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Facing tough times in post-tsunami Aceh
Facing tough times in post-tsunami Aceh Tess Bacalla, Contributor, Banda Aceh Rahmi is about 14, but has already lost her world as she knew it. One can see it in her sad, soulful eyes, and in her inability to smile. And the reason is evident just by surveying what surrounds her here in this northwest Sumatra city. Several months after the powerful Dec. 26 earthquake struck and triggered a tsunami around the Indian Ocean, this once bustling coastal city remains desolate.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Pacific airlines should cut fuel surcharges: Aviation group
Asia-Pacific airlines should cut fuel surcharges: Aviation group Agence France-Presse, Singapore Airlines should consider cutting their fuel surcharges on passenger tickets in the face of slowing travel demand and concerns over bird flu, the Center for Asia-Pacific Aviation (CAPA) said on Wednesday. Executive chairman Peter Harbison said he will push the message in the annual aviation outlook summit which will be held in Kuala Lumpur next month.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games venues still unfinished
SEA Games venues still unfinished JAKARTA: Most of the training venues provided for Indonesian athletes for the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are not ready for use, an official complained in the Philippines. "I have toured the places provided for the athletes' training (in Metro Manila) and it turns out most of them are not ready," national team SEA Games city coordinator Kusnan Ismukanto was quoted as saying by Antara news service.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
European, Asian nations talk environmental issues
European, Asian nations talk environmental issues The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for the Environment and president of the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Governing Council Rachmat Witoelar urged European and Asian countries to do more to prevent further deterioration of the environment in Asia. Rachmat said that because most environmental issues cut across national boundaries, countries in the two regions should eliminate barriers to work together to find solutions.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
One soldier dead in southern RP violence
One soldier dead in southern RP violence THE PHILIPPINES: Philippine troops and about 100 suspected Muslim militants exchanged heavy gunfire deep in the mountains of the southwestern island of Jolo, killing one soldier and an unknown number of rebels, the army said on Wednesday. Brig. Gen.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Let foreigners own apartments: CIPS
Let foreigners own apartments: CIPS Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A noted property analyst urged the government on Wednesday to allow foreigners to buy and own apartments here in order to boost property sales and economic activity in the country. Panangian Simanungkalit of the Center of Indonesian Property Studies (CIPS) argued that allowing foreigners to own apartments would benefit the country's economy.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. troops given time in rape case
U.S. troops given time in rape case Roli Ng, Reuters/Olongapo City, Philippines Philippine prosecutors give lawyers for six U.S. Marines until Nov. 29 to answer a rape complaint filed by a Filipino woman, a case testing the strength of relations with the United States. Prosecutors are investigating the allegations that the soldiers, who had participated in two weeks of joint military exercises, gang-raped a 22-year-old woman in a van on Nov.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. FLAT -- 3x12 More inner city housing proposed to up productivity OR Commuting time blamed for low productivity 2. DUMP -- 1x32 City enlists firms to treat waste 3. WIC -- 2x25 WIC's 'White Elephant' still bazaar's favorite 4. BOGOR -- 3x12 Bogor Police chief faces investigation 5. SPEAK -- 2x20 'Better pay would ensure more professional teachers'
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growing From Kompas Poor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living. Kompas also reported in October that taxi drivers now have fewer passengers, while gasoline is more expensive and they spend a lot more on daily needs.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri aims to cut bad-loan ratio to below 5 percent by 2007
Bank Mandiri aims to cut bad-loan ratio to below 5 percent by 2007 Aloysius Unditu, Blomberg/Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's biggest lender by assets, aims to reduce its ratio of non-performing loans to below 5 percent by 2007, complying with a central bank requirement for banks that will lead mergers and acquisitions.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Navy base to be upgraded
Navy base to be upgraded Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Security concerns have prompted Navy Headquarters to upgrade a naval base in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara province, and raise its security status. The upgrade will enable the base to step up measures against illegal fishing and fuel smuggling in areas bordering Indonesia, Australia and East Timor, a military officer said on Tuesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/TAX
JP/13/TAX Principle of equality a must: IKPI Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Proposed amendments to the tax law must underline the principle of equality between taxpayers and tax officials, says a consultant association, an issue that has been at the center of public objections to the tax reform bills.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Workers to get meager salary rise
Workers to get meager salary rise SEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto has decided that the provincial government would raise the minimum wage by 16.32 percent on average by January next year, dashing workers' hope who had earlier demanded a 30 percent minimum wage increase.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Suspension proposal illegal, Governor says
Suspension proposal illegal, Governor says Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah has demanded that the provincial council revoke its decision to file a motion requesting his suspension for alleged graft with the President. Through his lawyer Arteria Dahlan the governor has also requested that the council's ethics committee determine whether the council's decision breached its code of ethics.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police question terror suspects
Police question terror suspects JAKARTA: Police were questioning three suspected militants over possible links with a fugitive terror mastermind and last year's bombing outside the Australian Embassy, a police spokesman said on Wednesday. The three were detained last week in Central Java province and were being interrogated in Jakarta, said Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Ketut Untung Yoga. He identified the three as Fathurahman, Buhori and Yasin al-Reza. They have not been charged.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
MAS plans fare hike, asset sale
MAS plans fare hike, asset sale KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines is planning to raise fares and sell assets as part of a strategy to turn the troubled national carrier around, a report said on Wednesday. The Straits Times quoted Deputy Transport Minister Douglas Uggah Embas as saying that the price hike across all its routes will "be done carefully so as to remain competitive and attractive to travelers".