Archive: 29 November 2005
77 articles found
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4 2. Youngest woman envoy to take post in Norway Page 10 3. Problems grow for Pakistan quake animals Page 18
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya hotels to raise rates
Surabaya hotels to raise rates SURABAYA: Hotel room rates are likely to increase by between 10 and 15 percent around Christmas, an industry head says. Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Surabaya chairman Yulianto said rates would increase because more tourists were expected in the city during Christmas. Data shows some 250,000 tourists visited East Java between January and October, 24 percent of them foreigners. The majority were from Singapore. -- Antara
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy?
The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy? Rohaiza Ahmad Asi, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore The discovery of three videotapes by the Indonesian police during raids on hideouts of the now-deceased Azahari Husin is a significant development. No group in the region has, thus far, been known to film suicide bombers before the act. Nor has the leader of the group appeared in a video, issuing threats against the West. Thus, this is a new phenomenon.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]Establishing an IP culture is something that can, and must,
Establishing an IP culture is something that can, and must, involve all of us. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r.. Intellectual property rights and economic development JP/6/KARIM Part 2 of 2 Intellectual property rights and economic development Makarim Wibisono Geneva It is important to perceive intellectual property (IP) not as an abstract concept, but as an economic asset that can be developed, accumulated and managed, exactly like real estate, personal property or capital.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bakrie Telecom to rise $57.4m in IPO
Bakrie Telecom to rise $57.4m in IPO Soraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Bakrie Telecom, the mobile-phone unit of PT Bakrie & Brothers, said on Monday it plans to raise as much as Rp 577.5 billion (US$57.4 million) selling a 29 percent stake in an initial share sale in January. Bakrie Telecom, which had 348,392 subscribers as of Sept.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pollycarpus' trial delayed
Pollycarpus' trial delayed JAKARTA: Prosecutors in Munir murder trial failed on Monday to present their sentencing recommendation for defendant Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, despite the 10-day period given to them to prepare the recommendation. Presiding judge Cicut Sutiarso opened the hearing at 1:30 p.m. only to adjourn it until Thursday, saying the court had been waiting for the prosecutors since 9 a.m. but they had not turned up.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Women's tennis team serves up win
Women's tennis team serves up win Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila The national women's tennis team exacted revenge on their Thai rivals for gold on Monday, but their male counterparts fell in a contest marred by a prematch protest about the eligibility of the host team's players.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian funding for bombers denied
Malaysian funding for bombers denied DENPASAR, Bali: Malaysian Ambassador Datuk Zaenal Abibin Zaim denied reports that the terrorists who bombed Bali on Oct. 1, 2005, received funding from accomplices or other people in his country. He said that an investigation had shown that no funding had been provided for the latest Bali attacks from Malaysia, although one of the alleged masterminds, Azahari bin Husin, was a Malaysian citizen.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu cases
SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu cases Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has warned local administrations against presenting him with fabricated "good news" on bird flu as foreign and national media have continued running factual reports on the spread of the lethal disease in the country.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chicken sales suffer from slow business
Chicken sales suffer from slow business BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Demand for chicken meat and ducks has been decreasing in the past few days after bid flu cases were discovered in Banda Aceh. Normally vendors sold around 30 chickens each a day but sales had dropped by up to half, they said. "The situation is getting worse," Nurdin, a chicken trader in a Banda Aceh market, said.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. BIRD -- 2x18 City takes proactive stance over bird flu 2. SAROSO -- 1x26 Sulianti Saroso needs money 3. FLAG -- 2x24 Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to Monas 4. LINGUA -- 1x46 Dutch language lessons a challenge for Indonesians 5. SPEAK -- 1x40 'What is the real meaning of free schooling'
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI's youngest woman envoy hopes to forge new ties with Norway
RI's youngest woman envoy hopes to forge new ties with Norway Adianto P. Simamora and Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public may consider the lifestyle lavish, but ambassadors often find they are unable to live normal lives. The image of an ambassador is of a life where they have a cigar in one hand and a glass of wine in the other. And an ambassador is invariably always a man in his 50s or 60s. But this perception is changing rapidly.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to Monas
Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to Monas Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta people may soon have the chance to view the country's most important flag daily as the city administration is attempting to move it from the State Place, where it has been kept since 1945, to the Independence Room of the National Monument (Monas).
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
City takes proactive stance over bird flu
City takes proactive stance over bird flu Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aside from relying on tipoffs from people about bird flu cases found in their neighborhoods, the Jakarta administration has started taking more active measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus by launching a random monitoring operation.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
PermataBank clarifies
PermataBank clarifies With regard to the news report about PermataBank on Nov. 16, page 14, which was excerpted by The Jakarta Post from Bloomberg we would like to thank you for the publication. However, there are a few matters related to the article that should be clarified as follows. Your headline says: Bank Permata 2005 earnings may fall, official says.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt must be 'consistent on Papua'
Govt must be 'consistent on Papua' The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Jakarta The central government must consistently implement the Special Autonomy Law in Papua in order to help quell the demands for independence for the resource-rich province, provincial governor Jacobus Perviddya Solossa said. He said that special autonomy was aimed at effectively restoring the dignity of the Papuan people.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI on brink of AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS chief
RI on brink of AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS chief Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta UNAIDS executive director Peter Piot could be in any city in the world for World AIDS Day, which falls on Thursday. But he has chosen to commemorate it here, in the capital of the world's fourth most populous nation, as it is "the new frontline of an AIDS epidemic".
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Karatekas chop through opposition for two more gold
Karatekas chop through opposition for two more gold Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City A pair of golds from Umar Syarief and Christo Mondolu on Monday's second day of the karate competition brought the national squad's total to four -- equaling its 2003 haul and leaving it one short of its target. In the 75 kg individual kumite, Umar beat Malaysian Jarvis Anak Julian 1-0 in extra time after a seesaw, nervy battle that was tied at 6-6 at the end of regular time.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two moderate quake hits Nias island
Two moderate quake hits Nias island JAKARTA: Two moderate earthquakes measuring more than 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Nias island off the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island Monday but there were no reports of damage or casualties, the meteorology and geophysics office here said.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
OPEC not considering production cut: Chief
OPEC not considering production cut: Chief Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Kuwait City The president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Sheikh Ahmed Fahed al-Sabah said on Sunday that the 11-member cartel was not considering a production cut ahead of its next meeting in December. He also said it was still too early to decide on whether the cartel would extend an offer to supply an additional two million barrels per day (bpd), which it made during its last meeting in September.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Visa aims to improve people's money skills
Visa aims to improve people's money skills Mario Koch, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At its Indonesian headquarters at Wisma 46-Kota BNI, Central Jakarta, Visa International held the second in a series of media workshops titled "MyMoneySkills" last Tuesday. Since their website www.mymoneyskills.com has been available in Bahasa Indonesia since last year, the company is aiming to inform the public about the project's objective.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/BOAT
JP/5/BOAT Overloaded boat sinks in East Flores, five killed Jemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang An overloaded boat has sunk in the Solor Strait, East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, killing five people with four others missing. A search and rescue team has been mobilized in the area. Sources said the boat captained by Matheus Bale Maron sank after it was hit by a surge of water caused by two passing ships.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
People needs decent settlement
People needs decent settlement Exactly a year ago in November 2004 the government Integrated Team announced that Buyat Bay was heavily polluted and that the community living there was to be relocated. After the announcement no follow-up measures were taken by the government, be it the central government or the provincial authority. The provincial government was opposed to the findings of the Integrated Team and its recommendations.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tax regime should be simple, certain and competitive
Tax regime should be simple, certain and competitive Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tax legislation should be "simple, certain and competitive," prominent economists and former finance ministers suggest if the government hopes to generate more tax revenues and stimulate economic growth.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4 2. Youngest woman envoy gets posted in Norway Page 10 3. Problems grow for Pakistan quake animals Page 18
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans 'buy' property in Mecca
Jakartans 'buy' property in Mecca Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While Indonesian property developers are seeking support for an amendment to the property law in a bid to give a chance to foreign nationals to own property in the country, some Jakarta Muslims have set their sights on property far from home in the holy land of Mecca.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Umar keeps the faith for winning form
Umar keeps the faith for winning form Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu, the Philippines Umar Syarief, who bagged his second gold medal of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games on Monday, has a tried and trusted friend accompanying him. While other athletes tote mascots onto the podium, the karate star brought along his Koran. "I always have a Koran at my side when I compete.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
NTT salt industry needs shake-up
NTT salt industry needs shake-up Antara/Jakarta East Nusa Tenggara has the potential to be a major salt producer for the country but the industry there is suffering from lack of development, an expert says. The dry province has 5,700 kilometers of coastline much of which would be perfect for the salt evaporation industry, Beach and Sea Development Foundation chairman Yans Koliham said. About 18,000 hectares of land could be developed into fish farms or salt evaporation ponds.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hotel industry prepares for LPG price hike
Hotel industry prepares for LPG price hike Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The government's plan to raise the price of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) by up to 44 percent in January next year comes as a severe blow, hotel industry figures say. To cushion the impact of the LPG price increase, hotels are putting into place cost-saving measures. Hotel Ciputra public relations manager Julia SKB explained here on Monday the hotel used gas for cooking, laundry and heating water continuously.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Attitudes must change
Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc. I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S. to attack Iraq. As a result of Western arrogance, Indonesian people have also died from terrorism. It's time Australia and the Western world apologized and started making peace.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Is there a need to place birth control under some control?
Is there a need to place birth control under some control? Joyeeta Dutta Ray, Jakarta Indonesia has attempted to control its population growth through some novel methods. The latest more mainstream idea is condom dispensing machines. While it is a step to applaud, it also made me wonder. Would the effort really help resolve the issue or just create new ones?
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sulianti Saroso hospital needs money to maintain service
Sulianti Saroso hospital needs money to maintain service The Sulianti Saroso Hospital, the only one in the country that has adequate facilities and expertise for treating bird flu patients, is struggling to maintain the quality of its services due to financial constraints. The hospital has yet to be paid by the government for the treatment provided free of charge to dozens of suspected and confirmed bird flu patients since August.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
PKS faces rift over support for government
PKS faces rift over support for government Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is facing internal conflict following its patrons' decision to renew the party's support for the government. PKS secretary-general Anis Matta said on Tuesday the vote of confidence for the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla had drawn protest from around 60 percent of the party's regional leaders.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table Standings Monday after 60 of 439 medal events at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games Nation G S B Total Philippines 23 10 15 48 Vietnam 14 11 15 40 Thailand 7 12 17 36 Malaysia 7 10 8 25 Indonesia 6 9 9 24 Singapore 2 3 6 11 Myanmar 1 4 5 10 Brunei 0 1 2 3 Laos 0 0 2 2 Cambodia 0 0 0 0 East Timor 0 0 0 0 Total 60 60 79 199 G: Gold, S: Silver, B: Bronze
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Dialogue: Showbiz 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Rona Daerah 1:00 p.m.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
AGO faces renewed debate over Soeharto case
AGO faces renewed debate over Soeharto case Tony Hotland and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta Apparently exhausted over pressure to bring the country's former authoritarian leader Soeharto to court over corruption allegations, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said on Monday that the matter was now in the hands of the Supreme Court.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks rise to 6-week high as Bumi, Kimia advance
Stocks rise to 6-week high as Bumi, Kimia advance Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesian stocks rose to a six-week high, led by coal-miners such as PT Bumi Resources, after PT Pertamina and Canada's Accelon Energy Systems Inc. agreed to build a plant that can turn coal into diesel. PT Kimia Farma advanced after the government said it has appointed the state-run drugmaker to produce Tamiflu, which may be used to treat avian influenza.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Wynne eyes SEAG singles gold
Wynne eyes SEAG singles gold Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila All of 1.6 meters tall and 50 kilograms, Wynne Prakusya has proven to be a powerhouse in bringing home golds for Indonesia in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. On Monday, Wynne was part of the women's tennis team that defeated Thailand in the final -- her sixth gold medal since she made her debut in the regional multisport event in 1997 in Jakarta.
Tue, 29 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.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt sets up special forest ranger force
Govt sets up special forest ranger force JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has formed a special forest ranger police force to provide more personnel to combat illegal logging. The ministry said in a media release on Monday that 300 members of the Quick Response Forest Ranger Unit (SPORC) had been recruited from Papua, West Irian Jaya, South Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, Jambi, South Sumatra, Riau and North Sumatra.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dismal day on the track for Indonesia
Dismal day on the track for Indonesia Musthofid, The Jakrta Post, Manila It was a decidedly shaky and unpromising start for the country's track and field athletes on Monday, with the Philippines and Vietnam dominating the day.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Raid ---- 2x22
1. Raid ---- 2x22 Jakarta Police crack down on illegal foreign workers 2. Green --- 3x17 Canada stresses green agenda, but emissions soar 3. AIDS ---- 1x40 World AIDS Day: The struggle for good news 4. Susul --- 1x32 Chicken vaccination 'can halt flu spread'
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia profits up 13 percent
AirAsia profits up 13 percent KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost carrier AirAsia said on Monday its net profit rose 13 percent to 11.8 million ringgit (US$3 million) in the three months to September compared to the same period a year ago. Chief executive officer Tony Fernandes said the carrier had moved to hedge its fuel costs and secure a tax break to cope with a "challenging" first quarter of the 2006 financial year.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aming yearns for trip to Europe
Aming yearns for trip to Europe JAKARTA: Emerging comedian Aming, who is popular for his role in Trans TV's Extravaganza, is among the five 2005 Panasonic Award nominees in the comedy category. "At first I was happy but I did not expect to win," Aming, who got nominated for the award for the first time this year, said on Thursday at the award's press conference.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
How to achieving greatness in a turbulent world
How to achieving greatness in a turbulent world Jakob Oetama, Jakarta Dr. Stephen R. Covey has established his public persona as a leadership guru, a family expert, teacher, author and organizational consultant. This article welcomes to him a national seminar to be held at the Jakarta Convention Center on Wednesday. The world has come to know Covey through his international bestseller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Many people see Covey as a living manifestation of the seven habits.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table Standings Monday after 60 of 439 medal events at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games Nation G S B Total Philippines 23 10 15 48 Vietnam 14 11 15 40 Thailand 7 12 17 36 Malaysia 7 10 8 25 Indonesia 6 9 9 24 Singapore 2 3 6 11 Myanmar 1 4 5 10 Brunei 0 1 2 3 Laos 0 0 2 2 Cambodia 0 0 0 0 East Timor 0 0 0 0 Total 60 60 79 199 G: Gold, S: Silver, B: Bronze
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGO opposes higher logging quota policy
NGO opposes higher logging quota policy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the forestry-based industry has yet to perform efficiently, the government should review its policy to increase next year's natural forest logging quota, an environmental organization says. "Currently, the forestry-based industry can only absorb 20 percent of the given quota. Why should it be increased?" Greenomics Indonesia executive director Elfian Effendi said on Monday. Minister of Forestry M.S.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Manufacturing sector's growth slows
Manufacturing sector's growth slows The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's non-oil and gas manufacturing industry has continued to expand quite rapidly this year, but the overall growth rate has actually been declining during the first three quarters of the year, a report revealed on Monday.
Tue, 29 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.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Military tells GAM to avoid celebrations
Military tells GAM to avoid celebrations The Jakarta Post, Medan/Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has warned former Aceh combatants against celebrating the anniversary of their organization, saying it would not be in accordance with the spirit of the peace agreement they signed in August. Aceh military commander Maj. Gen.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in Maluku
Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in Maluku M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Enraged by the arrest of terror suspect Syarif Tarabubun, hundreds of people attacked and burned down on Monday a Muslim boarding school believed to have been harboring terrorists.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
BIN moves to subvert radical groups
BIN moves to subvert radical groups The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Creating internal conflicts within radical groups through infiltration is one of the strategies being pursued by the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to fight terrorism, BIN director Maj. Gen. (ret) Syamsir Siregar said on Monday. The strategy, he said, was to help the intelligence service neutralize those groups that were believed to have played roles in terror attacks across the country.
Tue, 29 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.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games Scoreboard
SEA Games Scoreboard Select results on Monday. Athletics Men's 100 meters final 1. Wachara Sondee (Tha) 10.47 seconds. 2. Sompote Suwannarangsri (Tha) 10.52. 3.Suryo Agung Wibowo (Ina) 10.57. 4. Poh Seng Song (Sin) 10.58 5. John Herman Muray (Ina) 10.58. 6 Arnold Villarube (Phi) 10.75. 7. Umagua Kancanangai Shaym (Sin) 10.83. 8. Mohd Faizal Maslim (Mal) 10.88. Women's 100 meters final 1. Vu Thi Huong (Vie) 11.49 2. Nongnuchi Sanrat (Tha) 11.63. 3. Orranut Klomdee (Tha) 11.66. 4.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri moves to speed up bad debts recovery
Mandiri moves to speed up bad debts recovery Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To cut the number of its non-performing loans (NPLs), state-owned Bank Mandiri plans to auction through the finance ministry assets put up as collateral by some of its loan defaulters. The plan was affirmed on Monday with the signing of an agreement for the auction between the bank's president director Agus Martowardojo and the Ministry of Finance's director general of state claims and auctions, Machfud Sidik.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, November 29, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Film 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:30 Channel Dangdut 3:00 English News Service 3:30 Mimbar Indonesia 4:30 Documentary 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Talk Show 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Talk Show: Parlemen/Kabinet Menjawab 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Kamera Ria 11:00 Legenda TPI 5:30 a.m.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cut-throat competition in aviation business
Cut-throat competition in aviation business B. Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Many people were surprised when Star Air ceased operations on June 1, 2005. Actually, there is nothing strange about this news given the fact that following the deregulation in the aviation business in Indonesia, the competition among airlines has become ever stiffer. The deregulation in the aviation sector since 1999 has brought concrete results.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Anti-polio drive to cost Rp 110b
Anti-polio drive to cost Rp 110b JAKARTA: The government has allocated more than Rp 110 billion (US$3.8 million) to finance the third round of nationwide anti- polio vaccination drive on Wednesday. Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said here on Monday that Rp 18.8 billion, or 17 percent, of the money was being paid by the state while the rest, or Rp 91.58 billion, was being provided by foreign donors.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuso expects 3% increase in global sales
Fuso expects 3% increase in global sales Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. said on Monday that it will strengthen cooperation with its parent company, DaimlerChrysler, to raise efficiency while announcing that it expected its 2005 sales to rise 3 per cent from last year. The troubled commercial vehicle maker 85 percent owned by DaimlerChrysler said it expected global sales of 185,000 units in the 2005 fiscal year, which will end March 31.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. military ties with Indonesia
U.S. military ties with Indonesia The U.S. decision to restore military ties with Indonesia does more than draw a line under past human rights abuses in East Timor. It brings Indonesia's armed forces in from the cold after decades of embargoes by Western governments. For Washington, human rights is no longer the most pressing issue. The United States wants to reward Indonesia's cooperation in the war on terrorism.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dutch language lessons a challenge for Indonesians
Dutch language lessons a challenge for Indonesians Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Oom, minta duit buat karcis bioskopnya dong," (Uncle, please give me the money for tickets to the cinema) said a teenager to his uncle during a family gathering at a plush mall.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police find more bombs terrorists to be buried soon
Police find more bombs terrorists to be buried soon Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have found several homemade bombs, explosive materials and detonators in a raid on a house in Southeast Sulawesi, an officer said on Monday. The raid was conducted late on Friday following a tipoff from local residents. The house, where the detonators and the bombs were stored, is located in Bajo Indah area near the provincial capital of Kendari.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI to lobby EU on fish exports
RI to lobby EU on fish exports The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to help smooth the way for Indonesian fish and shrimp exports, Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu flew to Europe on Sunday to promote this and other priority sectors. "We will meet with several industrial associations on the ground. They will help us to lobby the European Union (EU) about various regulations it has issued," Mari said last week.
Tue, 29 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.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI cruises to soccer semifinal
RI cruises to soccer semifinal BACOLOD CITY: Indonesia coasted to a 4-0 win over Laos in a preliminary-round match on Monday to join Group B winner Vietnam in the final four of the soccer competition. But the win came at a cost as three Indonesian starters, including captain Agus Indra Kurniawan, were suspended for the semifinals after they picked up their second yellow cards of the tournament. "I had to play with my best team to get into the semifinals," said Indonesia coach Peter Withe.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Expansion continues despite stormy weather
Expansion continues despite stormy weather Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The new general manager of Gulf Air in Indonesia, Hameed I Hussain, would certainly not expect that his adjustment process in Indonesia would be marked by the second Bali bombings in early October that threatened to ruin the tourism and airline industry in Indonesia's most popular destination.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Police crack down on illegal foreign workers
Jakarta Police crack down on illegal foreign workers Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Recent raids conducted by city police and the immigration office have revealed thousands of foreigners staying in the capital either without proper permits or with expired permits.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cheap flights a real threat to old players
Cheap flights a real threat to old players Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Believe it or not, you only need to fork out a sum of money equal to the value of 38 liters of unleaded gasoline to fly from Jakarta to Surabaya! That is what AirAsia has been frequently advertising in the newspapers lately. Indeed, since the latest fuel price hike, people often believe that traveling by air must be even costlier than before.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
'What is the real meaning of free schooling'
'What is the real meaning of free schooling' The Jakarta administration is intending to provide free education for all children, allocating more money to cover operational expenses of state elementary and junior high schools. The Jakarta Post asked residents about their thoughts on the issue. Slamet Santoso, 38, is a marketing officer at a four-star hotel in Jakarta.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt employees on substandard wages
Govt employees on substandard wages Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Some 10,000 contract civil servants here are paid below the regional minimum wage, making their situation no better than that of an unskilled laborer, an activist says. Besides the low salary, the contract workers are not protected against unfair dismissal, activist Yoyon Suharyono said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sugianto goes downhill for first cycling gold
Sugianto goes downhill for first cycling gold Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City Sugianto "Hoho" Setyawan raced to the country's first gold in cycling with a win in the men's downhill race on Monday at Ramon M. Durano Sports Complex in Danao City here. Risa Suseanty, who was slowed by a hip injury in the elimination rounds, was still able to get a bronze in the women's downhill in a time of three hours, 22 minutes and 41 seconds.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
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How to achieve greatness in a turbulent world Jakob Oetama Jakarta 2. Joy -- When will birth control come under control? 2 x 30 Is there a need to place birth control under some control? Joyeeta Dutta Ray Jakarta
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPUD graft case goes to court
KPUD graft case goes to court JAKARTA: Head of the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Rusdi Taher said graft cases involving three staff members of the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) had been submitted to the South Jakarta District Court on Monday. "We have completed drafting the charges and I was informed that it would be submitted to court today (on Monday)," Rusdi said during a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission III for legal affairs.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cheap flights a real threat to old players
Cheap flights a real threat to old players Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Believe it or not, you only need to fork out a sum of money equal to the value of 38 liters of unleaded gasoline to fly from Jakarta to Surabaya! That is what AirAsia has been frequently advertising in the newspapers lately. Indeed, since the latest fuel price hike, people often believe that traveling by air must be even costlier than before.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. SBY: 3 X 18
1. SBY: 3 X 18 SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu cases or Don't cover up bird flu cases: Susilo 2. PKS: 2 X 24 PKS faces rift over support for government 3. AMBON: 1 X 42 Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in Maluku 4. BIN: 4 X 10 BIN moves to subvert radical groups 5. HARTO: 1 X 40 AGO faces renewed debate over Soeharto case
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Scholarship granted to Olympiad winner
Scholarship granted to Olympiad winner JAKARTA: Al-Azhar Islamic Boarding School Foundation on Monday granted a scholarship worth Rp 20 million (US$2,000) for one of its students for his achievement at the recent International Mathematics and Science Olympiads in Jakarta. Ananda Andhika Tangguh Pradana, a sixth grade student at the Islamic Elementary School (SDI) Al Azhar 17 Bintaro, received the scholarship during the flag hoisting ceremony at one of the foundation's campuses on Jl.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt deems Jones a threat to domestic security
Govt deems Jones a threat to domestic security Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted American terrorism expert Sidney Jones was a threat to domestic security, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said on Wednesday, explaining the government's decision to deny her entry to Indonesia.