Archive: 30 November 2005
95 articles found
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 22:09 WIB
Property for foreigners
Editorial, The Jakarta Post , 30 Nov. 2005 Property for foreigners Property analysts and developers share the same pessimistic projection that demand for all kinds of property will decline as the central bank continues to raise interest rates to cope with strong inflationary pressures and with a four-year low in consumer confidence.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 21:29 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Quote: Originally posted by douce_qipus: that's true, foreigner only has the right of use according to Indonesian LAW. but if u a legal entity (PT= Limited liability Company), u can have Rights of Building is valid for 35 years and can be extended i glad you mentioned that 99.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 20:39 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
that's true, foreigner only has the right of use according to Indonesian LAW. but if u a legal entity (PT= Limited liability Company), u can have Rights of Building is valid for 35 years and can be extended Most rich indo people has land in bandung, Yogyakarta for business speculation dear
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 18:01 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
you mean to say that rich indonesians don't engage in land speculation?
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 17:46 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Hell no.. Don't listen to Business animals..LOL Foreigner will abuse the rite..They will use it for land speculation...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 06:19 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property Tuesday, 29 November, 2005 | 23:44 WIB TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta:Business people involved in the property business have requested the Indonesian government to allow foreigners to purchase property in Indonesia as this policy can encourage economic activities, create work opportunities and increase foreign exchange.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI playing catchup in medal race
RI playing catchup in medal race Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila Indonesia's campaign at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games continued to stutter on Tuesday, with only four gold medals collected from the third day of competition. Tae kwon doin Basuki Nugroho, karateka Umar Syarif, cyclist Dadi Nurcahyadi and bowler Ryan Leonard Lalisang took gold to bring the national total to 10.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
South Korea hopes to sign free trade pact with ASEAN states
South Korea hopes to sign free trade pact with ASEAN states Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Seoul South Korea hopes to sign a preliminary accord on trade liberalization with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), when President Roh Moo-hyun attends a summit with leaders from ASEAN countries in Malaysia next month, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Probosutedjo gets four-year sentence
Probosutedjo gets four-year sentence Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is true what they say, "Money can't buy everything". As in the case of Probosutedjo, a businessman and half-brother of former president Soeharto, billions of rupiah "spent" to bribe prosecutors and judges could not get him exonerated.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP economy slows down
RP economy slows down MANILA: The Philippines' economic growth slowed to an annual rate of 4.1 percent in the third quarter from a year ago due to soaring oil prices, weak farm output and political instability, the government said on Tuesday. The gross national product (GDP) growth in the third quarter was down from 6.2 percent in the same period in 2004, and 4.8 percent in the second quarter this year, according to the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB).
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
The world through children's eyes
The world through children's eyes Endy M.Bayuni The Jakarta Post/Oslo It is said that children are people But people do not exist without a culture Children are people who belong to the future And they have the right to their own culture Their own art and history -- The International Museum of Children's Art Brackish water occupies the bottom half of the canvas. Floating are trees and tree trunks, cars of different colors and sizes, and debris.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stylish and polished in Azerbaijan
Stylish and polished in Azerbaijan Rufat Abbasov, Reuters/Baku, Azerbaijan Azerbaijan has an image problem: it is ruled by a dynasty, corrupt officials squander its oil wealth, police beat up protesters and it has just held an election Western observers said was spoiled by fraud. But it has a public relations ace up its sleeve. Enter First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva, fashion icon, charity worker and philanthropist who is bringing a soft-focus glow to the hard face of Azerbaijan's ruling elite.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Swift silver for Susanto in chess
Swift silver for Susanto in chess TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines: Indonesia's young Grand Master Susanto Megaranto was forced to settle for silver after losing the chess blitz final to Vietnam's Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen on Monday. The 18 year old defeated Singapore's Jason Goh Koon-Jong in the semifinals; he shared bronze with the Philippines' Eugenio Torre.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
President orders lifting of ban against Jones
President orders lifting of ban against Jones Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Less than a week after the country refused entry to American researcher Sidney Jones, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, blaming the incident on the government of his predecessor Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Unstoppable Umar saves the day again
Unstoppable Umar saves the day again Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu It came down to the last bout, and once again Umar Syarief could be relied upon to save the day for the national karate team. The 27-year-old Surabayan defended his crown in the open weight division on Tuesday to bring the country its fifth gold, reaching its Games target and becoming the overall champion in the sport.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minister calls for islands to be named
Minister calls for islands to be named MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A minister called on regents and governors on Tuesday to name at least 9,634 islands across the nation immediately, in order to comply with the United Nations' call. The UN earlier requested that Indonesia name the islands by 2007 in order to, among other things, prevent border disputes with other countries.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Festival shows there's so much of interest in Borneo island
Festival shows there's so much of interest in Borneo island Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan An hour before Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik arrived at the open-air venue to open the biannual Borneo Festival, a group of musicians from Hulu Sungai Tengah regency, South Kalimantan, rehearsed the compositions in a casual manner and apparently exuberant mood.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt gives go ahead for GAM to celebrate anniversary
Govt gives go ahead for GAM to celebrate anniversary Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The former Aceh rebels will be free to celebrate the anniversary of their movement on Sunday as long as it does not rekindle separatism, the government says.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ministry admits aviation safety standards lax
Ministry admits aviation safety standards lax Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Against the backdrop of a growing number of low-cost airlines and recent aviation accidents, the Ministry of Transportation acknowledged the lack of proper attention from the operators of airlines and airports, as well as the ministry itself as the regulator, to international aviation safety standards. The ministry's director general of air transportation M.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian baseball team spared whitewash
Indonesian baseball team spared whitewash Associated Press, Manila Indonesia's baseball team lost to the host team on Tuesday, but at least they did not suffer the humiliation of Malaysia. Indonesia went down 5-11 in the same Philippine ballpark that once welcomed baseball great Babe Ruth and witnessed one of sport's biggest blowouts on Monday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
EQUIL clarifies
EQUIL clarifies We wish to comment on the article Build strong local brands before going regional, warns Kotler, which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 25. We fully concur with the writer that indeed some local and regional events still use imported water as a sign of their inferiority complex for local products, and their esteemed regard for things imported.
Wed, 30 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.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian carmaker Proton in red again
Malaysian carmaker Proton in red again Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's troubled national carmaker Proton suffered a net loss of 154.33 million ringgit (US$41 million) for the second quarter to September from a profit of 203.38 million ringgit a year ago. Proton attributed the loss to provisions totaling 160.7 million ringgit, mainly for its Italian motorcycle unit MV Augusta.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games medals tally
SEA Games medals tally Standings Tuesday after 114 of 439 medal events at the 23rd SEA Games Nation G S B Total Philippines 38 21 25 84 Vietnam 20 20 29 69 Thailand 17 25 30 72 Malaysia 17 13 17 47 Indonesia 10 16 24 50 Singapore 6 8 16 30 Myanmar 6 8 8 22 Brunei 0 2 2 4 Laos 0 1 3 4 Cambodia 0 0 1 1 East Timor 0 0 0 0 Total 114 114 155 383 G: Gold, S: Silver, B: Bronze
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
VP rejects KPI license powers
VP rejects KPI license powers JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Tuesday that the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) should focus on monitoring the broadcast media instead of seeking power to handle broadcasting licenses. Addressing a national meeting of the commission, Kalla said that the question of broadcasting licenses came within the government's domain.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regency's website attacked by hackers
Regency's website attacked by hackers Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Jambi Tanjungjabung Barat regency administration is hunting down hackers responsible for vandalizing its official website two days ago, an official said on Tuesday. In a bold move, hackers placed a pornographic photograph on the website, www.pemkab-tanjungjabungbarat.go.id., along with a "signature" -- "hacked by Dian Maulani", and the message "security is a lifestyle", an apparent criticism of the web site's lack of security.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Labor-intensive projects, not cash
Labor-intensive projects, not cash From Kompas When the government raised fuel prices on Oct. 1, I was surprised by the big increase, although I could understand it. In the next phase, when cash assistance was distributed to the poor, I could not understand, or did not see it from a political viewpoint. Handing out money is not educative and spoils the poor, making them take things for granted.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Yale -- Americans are tuning out the world
1. Yale -- Americans are tuning out the world 3 x 15 Americans are tuning out the world community Alkman Granitsas Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Athens 2. Asean -- ASEAN-China ties in 2020: stronger and deeper? 1 x 30 The future of ASEAN-China ties Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Barito River main focus of life in South Kalimantan
Barito River main focus of life in South Kalimantan Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin,South Kalimantan Many travelers to Kalimantan agree that Banjarmasin, with its busy waterways, floating market and traditional gem mining, is far and away the most interesting city on the island. For those looking to immerse themselves in the local culture, Banjarmasin also has an interesting riverbank settlement, though at first glance it appears ugly and dirty.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Reyes -- Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals
1. Reyes -- Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals 1 x 39 The Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta 2. Asean -- ASEAN-China ties in 2020: stronger and deeper? 1 x 30 The future of ASEAN-China ties Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network/Bangkok 3. Yale -- Americans are tuning out the world 2 x 21 Americans are tuning out the world community Alkman Granitsas Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Athens
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Detaining Suu Kyi
Detaining Suu Kyi It is not surprising that the junta extended Aung San Suu Kyi's detention since she remains a symbol of democracy and decency inside one of the worlds most repressive countries. ASEAN must live up to its moral obligations and confront beleaguered junta leader Than Shwe at the summit (in Kuala Lumpur next month) and demand her freedom. Failure to stand up to Myanmar yet again will attract worldwide scorn and put ASEAN to shame as a regional organization. -- The Nation, Bangkok
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, December 1, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, December 1, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Music 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus 1:00 p.m.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges at Supreme Court
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges at Supreme Court The Jakarta Post Jakarta PT Carrefour filed an appeal on Tuesday with the Supreme Court to challenge a lower court's and Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)'s ruling declaring the local unit of the giant French retailer guilty of unfair business practices. KPPU declared on Aug. 19 that Carrefour had carried out an unfair business practice by applying a "minus margin" policy in its contracts with suppliers.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Audit ---- 2x24
1. Audit ---- 2x24 BPK audit reveals Rp 2.59t graft in state firms 2. Montreal - 2x22 Canada urges wider fight against global warming 3. Tax ------ 2x25 Kadin wants tax amendments to conform to global standards 4. AIDS ----- 1x32 Asian AIDS patients finally get treatment or Death rates of Asian AIDS patients drop
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Glenn Fredly to perform in Brunei
Glenn Fredly to perform in Brunei JAKARTA: One of Indonesia's best pop singers, Glenn Fredly, is scheduled to perform in Brunei Darussalam from Dec. 16 through Dec 18, on top his busy schedule singing for Indonesian fans. His official website, www.glennfredly.com, reveals that he has 15 concerts in December, three in Brunei and the rest in a variety of cities in Indonesia like Bandung, Padang, Batam and Pontianak.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
It is true what they say, "Money can't buy everything".
It is true what they say, "Money can't buy everything". As in the case of Probosutedjo, a businessman and half-brother of former president Soeharto, billions of rupiah "spent" to bribe prosecutors and judges could not get him exonerated. The Supreme Court upheld Probosutedjo's graft conviction by lower courts, giving him four years in jail for misusing Rp 100.9 billion (US$10.9 million) of reforestation funds between 1994 and 1997.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kadin wants tax amendments to conform to global standards
Kadin wants tax amendments to conform to global standards Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A powerful business group has reiterated its demand that the current tax reform plan leads to a tax regime that conforms to international standards of equity and competitiveness so as to ensure a favorable business and investment climate. "Kadin fully supports the government's efforts at reforming the country's tax legislation for the betterment of the economy through higher tax revenues," M.S.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Anger over slow response on bird flu
Anger over slow response on bird flu Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Already concerned by news reports of bird flu in Greater Jakarta, the first thing Nana did when dozens of chickens and other birds began dying in Kampung Gardu, Buaran village, Tangerang, was contact the local animal husbandry office. "What really terrified me was that children in my neighborhood began coming down with fevers at the same time. I am afraid that bird flu has arrived in my neighborhood.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
2 x 17
2 x 17 PDI-P urges probe into 'fuel fee' JP/4/MULADI 2 x 27 Muladi blames successor for graft in State Secretariat JP/4/house 2 x 32 House legislation committee wants more money for bill deliberation JP/4/defense 1 x 41 RI told to start developing defense industry
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Carrefour files appeal with Supreme Court
Carrefour files appeal with Supreme Court The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Carrefour filed an appeal on Tuesday with the Supreme Court to challenge a lower court's and Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)'s ruling declaring the local unit of the giant French retailer guilty of unfair business practices. KPPU declared on Aug. 19 that Carrefour had carried out an unfair business practice by applying a "minus margin" policy in its contracts with suppliers.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges on Supreme Court
Carrefour challenges unfair business charges on Supreme Court The Jakarta Post Jakarta PT Carrefour on Tuesday filed an appeal to the Supreme Court to challenge a lower court's and Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)'s ruling declaring the local unit of French giant retailer guilty of unfair business practices. KPPU declared on Aug. 19 that Carrefour had carried out an unfair business practice by applying a "minus margin" policy in its contracts with suppliers.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chevron to sell power from geothermal plant
Chevron to sell power from geothermal plant Grace Nirang, Bloomberg/Jakarta Chevron Corp., the second-largest U.S. oil company, will start selling power from its US$128 million geothermal in West Java in the third quarter of 2006, which may help reduce electricity shortages.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Caption for Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov.
Caption for Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 Participants of the National Pledge Event include representatives from the Ministry of National Education, international agencies, non-governmental organizations and the mass media.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
BPK audit reveals Rp 2.59t graft in state companies
BPK audit reveals Rp 2.59t graft in state companies Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) found 11 cases of irregularities in the management of state enterprise funds during the first semester of the year, with potential losses to the state amounting to Rp 2.59 trillion (US$258 million) and $39.1 million.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
City bans beef from Sulawesi
City bans beef from Sulawesi JAKARTA: The City Husbandry, Fishery and Maritime Agency said on Tuesday that it would reject beef shipments from anthrax-affected Sulawesi to prevent the virus from spreading to Jakarta. "We have taken various preventive steps, including a vaccination drive for cows and goats and will monitor closely the health of incoming animals.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir lawyers seek case review
Ba'asyir lawyers seek case review JAKARTA: Lawyers for hard-line Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, jailed for his role in the 2002 Bali bombings, filed a request for a review of his conviction on Tuesday, one of his lawyers said. Lawyer Muhammad Assegaf said that the request, filed with the South Jakarta District Court, was based on new evidence as well as contradictions between two different verdicts.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta eyes higher revenue from entertainment sector
Jakarta eyes higher revenue from entertainment sector Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration plans a more aggressive campaign to collect taxes from the capital's numerous entertainment centers, restaurants and hotels. Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said the administration would not hesitate to take punitive action against owners who refused to pay their full taxes.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Overloaded boat sinks, killing five people
Overloaded boat sinks, killing five people 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.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Jemadu -- A new momentum for combating extremism and terrorism
1. Jemadu -- A new momentum for combating extremism and terrorism 1 x 23 New momentum against terrorism Aleksius Jemadu Bandung 2. Prijo -- A matter of integrity 1 x 30 A matter of integrity and competence Prijono Tjiptoherijanto Jakarta 3. Pro -- Eyes wide shut on global warming 1 x 30 Eyes wide shut on global warming J. Bradford DeLong Project Syndicate
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pedestrian underpass nearing completion
Pedestrian underpass nearing completion JAKARTA: The city's builders are about half done with a pedestrian underpass in front of Kota train station, beritajakarta.com reported on Tuesday. "Looking at the progress of construction, and especially taking into consideration that the work area is an open one, I am optimistic it will be completed in December, Jakarta Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said.
Wed, 30 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.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Property for foreigners
Property for foreigners Property analysts and developers share the same pessimistic projection that demand for all kinds of property will decline as the central bank continues to raise interest rates to cope with strong inflationary pressures and with a four-year low in consumer confidence.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
City resumes polio vaccinations
City resumes polio vaccinations The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local health authorities hope to reach more than 923,000 children below the age of five during the third round of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Jakarta on Wednesday. "Hopefully, we can vaccinate 100 percent of targeted children, or at least vaccinate the same number of children as during the second round of the polio vaccination campaign in September," Jakarta Health Agency spokeswoman Zelvyno said at City Hall.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Veteran referee does his job for the love, not the money
Veteran referee does his job for the love, not the money Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu A lot is demanded of referees. They are expected to put in long hours and uphold fairness, while taking a verbal and sometimes physical battering when they make an unfavorable decision. And it is not like they are doing it for the money.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI told to start developing defense industry
RI told to start developing defense industry Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the recent lifting by the United States of its military embargo, Indonesia should start developing its own defense industry to reduce its dependence on foreign countries, say military analysts. J.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
President orders lifting of ban against Jones
President orders lifting of ban against Jones Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Less than a week after the country refused entry to American researcher Sidney Jones, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, blaming the incident on the government of his predecessor Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
House legislation committee wants more money for bill deliberation
House legislation committee wants more money for bill deliberation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' legislation unit is asking for more money to support its task as the lawmaking body, so it can deliberate on and pass more bills next year. The body expects the House to deliberate on 77 bills next year, including 34 from the 2005 priority list currently in process, and has vowed not to fail as it did this year.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
CIMB opens office in Brunei
CIMB opens office in Brunei Shanthy Nambiar, Bloomberg, Bangkok CIMB Bhd., the investment banking unit of Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Bhd., Malaysia's second- largest bank, has opened an office in Brunei to expand its banking services outside Southeast Asia's third-biggest economy. CIMB Brunei will provide investment banking and Islamic financial services in Brunei, the bank said in an e-mailed statement.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minister says government to get tougher on polluters
Minister says government to get tougher on polluters Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent loss in court to the United States-based mining giant PT Newmont Minahasa Raya over the alleged damage to the environment caused by the firm has not stopped the government from bringing companies to justice for polluting the environment.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
German NGO helps restore poor people's sight
German NGO helps restore poor people's sight Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rosada, 64, appeared anxious as she waited her turn in the surgery of the Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI) Hospital in East Jakarta. Accompanied by her daughter, Rosada has come all the way from Pintu Air in Central Jakarta because she heard there was cheap cataract surgery available at the hospital.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Row erupts over report on Timor Leste killings
Row erupts over report on Timor Leste killings John Aglionby, Guardian News Service/Jakarta The Timor Leste President, Xanana Gusmao, on Monday presented to parliament the long-awaited report of the nation's Reception, Truth and Reconciliation Commission but criticized many of the key recommendations and accused the commissioners of "grandiose idealism". Gusmao recommended that the 2,500-page document not be made public, implying that it would not be in the national interest to do so.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Antam shares jump, due to higher gold price
Antam shares jump, due to higher gold price Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's stock index rose for a second day. PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) jumped to one-month high after gold climbed above US$500 an ounce for the first time in 22 years. PT Astra International and PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) declined as some investors bet the central bank will increase interest rates, damping demand for loans. The Jakarta Composite Index added 1.22, or 0.1 percent, to 1082.28 at the 4 p.m.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nokia earns Indosat bid
Nokia earns Indosat bid HELSINKI: Nokia Oyj of Finland, the world's biggest mobile- phone maker, won an order to expand the wireless network of PT Indosat, Indonesia's second-biggest mobile-phone operator. Nokia will expand the operator's network in Bali and Java, excluding Jakarta and surrounding areas, the company said in an e-mailed release on Tuesday. The expansion will enhance Indosat's service quality and coverage, Nokia said. It gave no value for the order. -- Bloomberg
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali Police reveal bomb contents
Bali Police reveal bomb contents DENPASAR, Bali: Police on Tuesday disclosed the chemical components of the rucksack bomb detonated on Oct. 1 by a suicide bomber inside Raja's restaurant in Bali's main resort area of Kuta. "After careful and meticulous laboratory examinations on various objects found near the blast site, we have managed to identify several chemical substances," said the head of the Bali Police's forensic laboratory, Sr. Comr. Budiono.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
The future of ASEAN-China ties
The future of ASEAN-China ties Kavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok Assessing the future of the currently excellent ASEAN-China relationship is not an easy task. How does one improve rock-solid ties? Indeed, this would be very difficult to do.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
A matter of integrity and competence
A matter of integrity and competence Prijono Tjiptoherijanto, Jakarta A shocking report appeared in The Jakarta Post of Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005. Minister of Industry Andung Nitimihardja embarrassed President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono while on a visit to the largest company industry in India, Infosys Technologies, Ltd., last Monday. After corporate executives' explanations, the ministers in the presidential entourage asked some questions.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Muladi blames successor for graft in State Secretariat
Muladi blames successor for graft in State Secretariat The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former state secretary Muladi said on Tuesday he intended to report his successor Ali Rahman to the police for manipulation and deception over alleged corruption cases in the State Secretariat.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Garuda propose debt rescheduling
Garuda propose debt rescheduling Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will ask for a rescheduling of US$800 million of its debt to European and Singaporean creditors later this week, the company's president said on Tuesday. Garuda president Emirsyah Satar toldAFP the proposal would be made in two meetings with its promissory note holders in Singapore and its European Credit Agency (ECA) creditors in London later this week.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Glenn Fredly to perform in Brunei
Glenn Fredly to perform in Brunei JAKARTA: One of Indonesia's best pop singers, Glenn Fredly, is scheduled to perform in Brunei Darussalam from Dec. 16 through Dec 18, on top his busy schedule singing for Indonesian fans. His official website, www.glennfredly.com, reveals that he has 15 concerts in December, three in Brunei and the rest in a variety of cities in Indonesia like Bandung, Padang, Batam and Pontianak.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
A campaign against terrorism
A campaign against terrorism Aleksius Jemadu, Bandung The success of the government in killing top terror suspect Azahari bin Husin has garnered praise at home and abroad and has helped dispel the impression that Indonesia is not serious about cracking down on terrorist networks.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Public officials should be
Public officials should be careful about what they say From Kompas Public service ads appealing for people to show understanding and patience in connection with the recent major increases in fuel prices are no longer appearing in the media. The messages, presented by a petroleum expert, economist, university rector and Islamic preacher, only continued for a few weeks. Following the fuel price hikes, such appeals are required to induce patience, concern and solidarity in society.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals
Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta Roadmaps have become fashionable as an instrument for nurturing global and regional peace and economic cooperation. The most famous is the roadmap guiding the peace process between Israel and Palestine, albeit struggling in its implementation.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia and immigrants
Australia and immigrants I refer to a letter entitled On Insight Program by Irene Fraser in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 10. It was correct of Fraser to point out that Arthur Calwell, the Australian former minister of immigration, made the comment "Two Wongs don't make a white" in the 1940s.
Wed, 30 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.
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Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila Indonesia's campaign at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games continued to stutter, with only four gold medals collected from the third day of competition on Tuesday. Tae kwon doin Basuki Nugroho, karateka Umar Syarif, cyclist Dadi Nurcahyadi and bowler Ryan Leonard Lalisang took gold to bring the national total to 10 after three days of competition.
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Malaysia win, RI to play Thailand
Malaysia win, RI to play Thailand Associated Press, Bacolod City Two goals each by Rudie Ramli and Surendren Rasiah gave Malaysia a 4-2 win Tuesday over the Philippines in an ill- tempered soccer match. The loss ended the host's chances of advancing to the medal round for the first time. Malaysia plays Vietnam while Thailand takes on Indonesia in the semifinals on Friday. Thailand defeated Cambodia 1-0 on Tuesday in the other Group A match.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Depok workers rally over wage
Depok workers rally over wage DEPOK: Some 500 laborers from Depok held a protest in front of the Depok municipality building on Tuesday demanding raises in their salaries. Tempo Interaktif reported that the workers, under the Depok Laborer Alliance (APBD), demanded that the administration set the city's minimum wage equal to previously calculated decent living needs, or at Rp 824,532 a month for the year 2006. "We demand this be formalized in a mayoral decree," APBD chairman Iswan Abdullah said.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P urges probe into 'kerosene fee'
PDI-P urges probe into 'kerosene fee' Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) wants an investigation launched into the collection of a Rp 50 (0.5 U.S. cent) fee for every liter of kerosene sold, as it is unclear where the funds go. The party sent a petition on Tuesday to the House of Representatives leaders to invite the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to look into the case. A letter issued by Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'aruf on Oct.
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Death of a terrorist: Any apology?
Death of a terrorist: Any apology? From Kompas The death of a terrorist leader in the recent police raid in Batu, East Java, has brought relief and at the same time regret to most people. As he was not seized alive, no information can be extracted from him, apart from tracing pieces of evidence left behind. Is it a coincidence that Dr Azahari (killed in Batu) and Noordin M. Top (still wanted) are Malaysian citizens? Why have Indonesians been victimized as suicide bombers?
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. GAM -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24)
1. GAM -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24) Govt gives go ahead for GAM to celebrate anniversary 2. Enviro -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24) Minister said government to get tougher on polluters 3. Budget -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24) Jakarta eyes higher revenue from entertainment sector 4. Timor -- 32 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x20) Row erupts over report on Timor Leste killings -- 5. Photos and oddworld
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Govt to turn island into tourist resort
Govt to turn island into tourist resort SURABAYA: Malang regental administration is planning to build a tourist resort on Sempu Island in southern Malang, which offers beautiful scenery and unique animal species. The government is looking for investors, said Purnadi, a senior government official.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
China, Indian state named worst for housing rights
China, Indian state named worst for housing rights Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Zimbabwe, China and the Indian state of Maharashtra were named the world's worst violators of housing rights on Tuesday by an advocacy group that branded forced evictions in Harare a crime against humanity.
Wed, 30 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.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ecstasy scarce in Medan after police raids
Ecstasy scarce in Medan after police raids Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Ecstasy is hard to come by here after police raided two factories making the drug in Serang, Banten and Malang, East Java recently, an ecstasy user says. Consequently, the price of the so-termed recreational drug has gone up. Yudi, not his real name, said the ecstasy circulating in the city came mostly from Jakarta or Tangerang. The pills are dispatched to drug dealers in Binjai who distribute them in Medan.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta-Bandung toll road sinks, closed for four days
Jakarta-Bandung toll road sinks, closed for four days Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung People wishing to use the new turnpike between Jakarta and Bandung will have to cancel their plans for four days as a section of the road, known as the Cipularang turnpike, subsided on Monday night. Repairs are currently underway and the road is expected to reopen on Saturday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.29, 2005
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.29, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,710 -40 3,000 Adhi Karya 530 -20 2,379,500 Adira Dinamika 1,600 40 38,500 AGIS Tbk 85 5 37,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 190 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,560 10 1,413,500 Alakasa Industrindo 220 0 1,500 Alfa...
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Shooting meets KONI's target
Shooting meets KONI's target MANILA: Frans Paul won the bronze in the men's modified practical pistol shooting competition on Monday, fulfilling the target of the National Sports Council (KONI) for these Games. Frans compiled 855 points at PSC-PNSA Shooting Range, with compatriot Anang Yulianto in seventh with 714. Gold went to Thailand's Kasem Khamhaeng (860), followed by Singapore's Chow Wei An (855), Antara news service reported..
Wed, 30 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.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dadi outlasts Pinoys to win cross-country
Dadi outlasts Pinoys to win cross-country Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, Cebu, the Philippines Dadi Nurcahyadi brought a pleasant surprise in the men's cross-country in Danao City here, outmaneuvering Frederick Reyes Feliciano and Eusebio Zaldua Quinones of the Philippines. The Indonesian clocked 2 hours 18 minutes 48.20 seconds to win the gold medal, with Feliciano finishing in 2:21:10.85 for silver and Quinones 2:23:36.92 for bronze.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
President orders ban on Jones lifted
President orders ban on Jones lifted Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than a week after the country refused entry to American researcher Sidney Jones, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, blaming the incident on the government of his predecessor Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Govt money won't reach students'
'Govt money won't reach students' The Jakarta administration is planning to provide free education for all elementary and junior high school students by giving more money to cover their operational expenses. The Jakarta Post interviewed residents about their thoughts on the issue. Kuswanto, 39, is a civil servant at a district office in South Jakarta. He lives with his wife and children in Srengseng Sawah, also in South Jakarta.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
For Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30,
For Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 National Pledge for achieving EFA and MDGs goals in Indonesia Indonesia is expected to achieve Education for All (EFA) and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) objectives following the signing the National Pledge Event. Organized by the Centre for Betterment of Education (CBE) with the support of UNESCO, Jakarta, the National Pledge was signed by at least 30 representatives from various different parties in Jakarta on Nov.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. GAM allowed to celebrate anniversary Page 3
1. GAM allowed to celebrate anniversary Page 3 2. Canada heads for polls as govt falls Page 9 3. So much to see in Borneo Page 18
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever threatens city's vulnerable residents
Dengue fever threatens city's vulnerable residents Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang In the last 10 days, two elementary school students in Semarang, Central Java, have died and a number of other children have been hospitalized as a dengue fever outbreak begins to threaten the city's most vulnerable residents. The principal of SD Karangrejo 2 elementary school, Ruswanto, said two of his pupils had died of dengue fever and several others had been treated for the disease.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/BDNG
JP/18/BDNG Lack of information hinders HIV/AIDS treatment in W. Java Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung, West Java Siti Suhyati, a 38-year-old housewife in south Bandung, could only shudder when her daughter Della, a 12-year-old junior high school student, asked her about HIV/AIDS. "Basically, it is an incurable disease. Just pray to God that we never contract this disease," Siti, who sells snacks to support her three children, told her daughter.