Archive: 13 December 2005
72 articles found
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TPJ, Palyja seek 25% increase in water rates
TPJ, Palyja seek 25% increase in water rates Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tap water customers will need to be ready to dig deeper into their pockets as two utilities -- PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and PT PAM Lionaisse Jaya (Palyja) -- are seeking to increase water charge by between 23 percent and 25 percent beginning January.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam police probe SEAG match-fixing claims
Vietnam police probe SEAG match-fixing claims Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Vietnamese police are investigating allegations of match- fixing by members of the national soccer squad during the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines earlier this month, state media said on Monday. At least four U23 players are suspected of fixing matches against Myanmar and Malaysia, the Capital Security newspaper said.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI students shine at science Olympiad
RI students shine at science Olympiad Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Cash-strapped Indonesia has uncovered a new and rich deposit of future scientists after its team of 12 students romped home with six gold medals at the 2nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) that closed on Monday.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
FREE TRIP TO NEW YORK: In conjunction with the 10th anniversary
FREE TRIP TO NEW YORK: In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of PT Telkom's Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Nov. 14, TELKOM & TELKOMSEL held a lucky draw for their subscribers for 10 tour packages to New York (for five winners). Subscribers were only required to sending at least 10 short-messaging services (SMS) to any addresses on the anniversary date.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Five die in road accident
Five die in road accident SEMARANG: Five people died and nine others suffered injuries when a Kijang van hit a diesel truck in Rembang regency, Central Java on Monday. A witness said the accident took place when the van tried to speed past a bicycle and a truck. The diesel truck was coming from the opposite direction and hit the van. All five passengers in the truck died in the accident after being thrown out when the truck flipped over twice. The injured victims are being treated at Dr.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPK examines fuel surcharge case
KPK examines fuel surcharge case JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned on Monday officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs to seek information about a controversial ministerial circular, which imposed a Rp 50 surcharge for every liter of subsidized kerosene purchased by the public. Three officials from the ministry handed over related documents during a meeting with KPK chairman Taufikurrahman Ruki and other KPK officials, ministry spokesman Andreas Tarwanto said.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Council demands scrapping of city parking operator
Council demands scrapping of city parking operator The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council called on the city administration to disband city-owned parking operator BP Perparkiran on Monday, which it said has failed to collect significant revenue from on-street parking in the capital. Council Commission B for economic affairs said in its comment on the draft of 2006 city budget that BP Perparkiran had failed to improve the condition of on-street parking.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners and property
Foreigners and property In your editorial you ask: "What risk is there to either the economy or national security if foreign nationals are allowed to own apartments/condominiums or luxury houses in Bali and other resort areas?" First of all, if the idea is to attract foreign pensioners or mixed couples that want to live in Indonesia and buy property, there are still plenty of other obstacles to keep them away. Thus, the proposed changes would not be effective.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Buton residents reject mining team
Buton residents reject mining team KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A team from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources were driven out by residents when they were about to conduct a mining survey in North Buton area in Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi. "I just learned from the Muna Police chief that the team was driven out of the area by local residents," said Southeast Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Edhi Susilo in Kendari on Monday.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government moves to protect ozone
Government moves to protect ozone Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To get in step with a number of environmental conventions, the government will begin restricting the entrance of ozone depleting substances (ODS) into the country. The Office of the State Minister for the Environment and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise signed a memorandum of understanding here on Monday to jointly control, prevent, detect and examine the documentation of ODS arriving in the country.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Muslim wants Poso execution delayed
Muslim wants Poso execution delayed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Muslim leader has joined the chorus of voices calling for a delay in the execution of three people convicted for their roles in killings in Poso, to give the authorities more time to investigate the possible involvement of others in the killings. Nawawi S.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Governor apologizes for press attack
Governor apologizes for press attack JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua Governor Jaap Salossa apologized to the media on Monday over an attack on a Metro TV reporter by one of the governor's staff members, but did not say whether the attacker would be punished. The apology was offered to Frans Ohoiwutun, deputy chairman of the Papuan branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI), after a meeting with the governor.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hong Kong conference will fail in key areas
Hong Kong conference will fail in key areas Hira Jhamtani, Denpasar, Bali The Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) will begin on Dec. 13 amid an uncertain atmosphere. This conference is supposed to launch the Doha Work Program -- agreed on during the Fourth Ministerial Conference in 2001 at Doha -- dubbed the "Development Round" by some governments. Its goal is to create coherence between trade and development, particularly for developing countries.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia warns of terror attack in RI
Australia warns of terror attack in RI AUSTRALIA: Australia on Monday issued an updated travel warning for Indonesia, warning of the possibility of a terror attack during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
'The President does hear you'
'The President does hear you' Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Writing to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is a bit like sending a letter to Santa Claus in that no one actually expects a reply. Nonetheless a response from the President was received by Riau Islands Governor Ismeth Abdullah, albeit to the letters and text messages of hundreds of his constituents, who complained about being forced to pay illegal fees to get identity cards made and to enter Batam through Sekupang port.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Telecom tower sharing urged for efficiency
Telecom tower sharing urged for efficiency Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur To make the telecommunications sector more efficient, the Indonesian government should promote and regulate the concept of infrastructure sharing, in which firms share the costs of building telecommunication towers, a major Malaysian firm says. "Infrastructure sharing will result in a more cost-efficient industry, as it would require lower capital expenditure," Maxis Communications Bhd.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local talent gets filmmaking course
Local talent gets filmmaking course Aiming to prove that the Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) is not just about screening films for entertainment but also about functioning as a catalyst for the development of the country's burgeoning film industry, organizers of the festival are holding three workshops for local filmmakers. With renowned film professionals acting as tutors in the workshops, JiFFest plans to offer technical know-how on filmmaking to local filmmakers.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005 Exhibitions * Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec. 31 * Italian Fashion Exhibition by Studio Galgano, Fifty Years of Italian Fashion, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta (Tel. 6347744) from Dec. 16 to Jan.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Illegal RI migrant workers in Malaysia to obtain passports
Illegal RI migrant workers in Malaysia to obtain passports The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of illegal Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia will soon be able to obtain Indonesian passports, a crucial step for the mostly unskilled workers to work safely in the neighboring country.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Crack down on illegal alcohol outlets'
'Crack down on illegal alcohol outlets' The city administration recently issued a circular banning the sale of liquor in supermarkets and hypermarkets. The Jakarta Post spoke with people here for their thoughts on the policy. Ciba, 30, works for a telecommunications company in Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta. He lives in South Jakarta. It really depends on the administration's intention.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Premium car sales expected to drop 20 percent in 2006
Premium car sales expected to drop 20 percent in 2006 The Jakarta Post Jakarta Already suffering from declining sales, the premium car market is expected to continue its struggle in 2006 under the impact of higher interest rates and a luxury tax increase.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Adam Air to launch Denpasar-Dili route
Adam Air to launch Denpasar-Dili route JAKARTA: Private Indonesian carrier Adam Air plans to start flying 15 new routes in 2006, including one linking the resort island of Bali with Timor Leste, a company official said on Monday. "Although we do not know when it will be opened, we plan to start serving the Denpasar-Dili route sometime next year," the public relations official told AFP.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pipeline leak cuts Exxon's gas supply to Aceh's Arun NGL plant
Pipeline leak cuts Exxon's gas supply to Aceh's Arun NGL plant Grace Nirang, Bloomberg/Jakarta Exxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest publicly traded oil company, cut the flow of gas through its pipeline at Arun field in Aceh province because of a leak, Maman Budiman, a vice president at Exxon's Indonesian unit said. Exxon has reduced supply to PT Arun NGL, Indonesia's oldest liquefied natural gas plant, by as much as 300 million cubic feet a day since Dec.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Premium cars to see 20% decline in 2006
Premium cars to see 20% decline in 2006 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Already suffering from declining sales, the premium car market is expected to continue its struggle in 2006 under the impact of higher interest rates and a luxury tax increase. PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia president Friedel Engisch said on Monday the premium car segment -- dominated by his company's flagship Mercedes-Benz, as well as BMW, Jaguar, Audi and Volvo -- would likely see a 20 percent decline in passenger vehicle sales.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Troops deployed to Mengkudu island
Troops deployed to Mengkudu island Antara, Kupang Troops have been deployed to Mengkudu island, a remote island in East Sumba regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, to monitor the activities of Australians living there, a military official said on Monday. Commander of the Wirasakti military area Col. APJ Noch Bola said the Australians had built five houses on Mengkudu island.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 2005 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,730 -40 3,000 Adhi Karya 700 0 7,823,000 Adira Dinamika 1,750 0 2,500 AGIS Tbk 90 0 35,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 210 20 5,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,650 40 2,068,000 Alakasa Industrindo 220 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/head
JP/3/head 1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42 Myanmar takes shine off ASEAN summit diplomacy 2. EAST: 1 X 30 Japan, China, S.Korea meet briefly 3. JAPAN: 1 X 49 Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gathering 4. CHINA: 2 X 25 Chinese premier tries to calm fears on rising power 5. CHARTER: 1 X 30 ASEAN to draft first constitution
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dangerous food preservatives
Dangerous food preservatives From Kontan In an attachment to Ministry of Health Regulation No. 722 on food additives, it says nine preservatives are banned here. They include boric acid and formaldehyde. It has been widely reported in the media that some foods like tofu, wet noodles, fish, salted fish, etc. are preserved with formaldehyde, an item normally used for preserving human corpses.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
People's lot
People's lot From Kompas The country has witnessed several regime changes over the last decade, but the people's lot remains the same. Since the establishment of the Old Order, replaced by the New Order before the Reform Order took over, there has not been a meaningful change in the condition of the people. They continue to be victims of official promises that are never realized.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
On fingerprints
On fingerprints The plan to fingerprint students at Islamic schools as part of the police strategy to fight terrorism will create new problems. The government should think carefully before making this decision. If such a step is taken, it should be applied to all citizens. YULIASTUTI Jakarta
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
One Asia or withering Asia?
One Asia or withering Asia? Kavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok A bad omen threatens to decrease the significance of the upcoming East Asia Summit (EAS) as China and Japan are still tussling over its modality. As the region's two most powerful countries do not have complementary yin and yang positions, there is less of a chance that the summit will be all that successful. The summit should be an occasion for everyone involved to display their visions and solidarity.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lampung schools still charging poor fees
Lampung schools still charging poor fees Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Construction worker Suparjan was surprised when his eldest son asked him for Rp 100,000 (US$10) to pay his tuition fees at Bandarlampung State Junior High School Number 2.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Food aid rushed to Papua's remote regency
Food aid rushed to Papua's remote regency Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Wamena Food aid and medical supplies continued to arrive in Papua's remote Yahukimo regency on Monday where at least 55 residents have reportedly died in a famine, despite a denial by the health minister of any malnutrition problems in the regency.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]Overcoming
Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratization Zulkieflimansyah Jakarta 2. Strait -- True mutualism the key to East Asian regionalism 1 x 3O The key to East Asian regionalism By Ooi Kee Beng For The Straits Times
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
PC market: More innovative, more affordable
PC market: More innovative, more affordable Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Today computers are no longer luxury goods, and are used both at home and in offices. Indeed, some buyers are very particular about their computers as they need smart devices with high performance for various applications such as three-dimensional digital games, or video and photo editing, for which fast, powerful and expensive processors are needed.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 7:30 Children Show 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 9:30 Kyai Anom 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:30 Quiz 2:00 Channel Dangdut 3:00 English News Service 3:30 Mimbar Indonesia 4:30 Documentary 5:30 Talk Show 6:30 Documentary 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Bingkai 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Live Jazz 11:00 Legenda TPI 5:30 a.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gathering
Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gathering Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Japan pledged US$135 million in aid for Southeast Asian nations on Monday to fight bird flu, a Japanese official said. The assistance was announced by Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in a meeting with Asian leaders to talk about boosting economic ties, as well as fighting terrorism and other problems shared by the region.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/Worker
JP/4/Worker Social workers to require certification Tb. Arie Rukmantara The Jakarta Post/Jakarta To promote respect for the social worker profession, an association has endorsed the idea of providing certification for thousands of social workers across the country. The chairman of the Indonesian Association of Social Workers (IPSPI), Puji Pujiono, told The Jakarta Post that the social welfare of Indonesians was deteriorating and social problems were becoming more complex.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Toll road to link Serpong to international airport
Toll road to link Serpong to international airport Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A second route to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from Banten is in the pipelines, as the selection process for investors in the Serpong-airport toll road project draws to an end. "The Toll Road Management Body at the Ministry of Public Works will hold a second meeting on Dec.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lack of sea defenses erodus Bengkulu coast
Lack of sea defenses erodus Bengkulu coast Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Muko Muko Sea waves are steadily eroding the coastline of Bengkulu province, especially in Muko Muko regency, due to a lack of wave barriers along the west coast of Sumatra. Erosion has damaged many sections of the west coast Trans- Sumatra Highway, which runs directly along the coastline facing the Indian Ocean.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, December 14, 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. News: Berita Siang 1:30 Quiz 2:00 Channel Dangdut 3:00 Indonesian Volley League 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Talk Show: Ngopi Bareng 8:00 TV Series: Angel of Mission 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Orchestra 11:00 Forum Konstitusi TPI 5:30 a.m.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI fight for more agricultural access
RI fight for more agricultural access The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite broad skepticism over the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial summit in Hong Kong striking any significant deals, Indonesia is still putting the expansion of access for its agricultural products high on its agenda.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks rise over news of possible interest rate cut
Stocks rise over news of possible interest rate cut Arijit Ghosh, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesian stocks rose to four-month highs after the nation's trade minister reiterated that the central bank will be able to cut interest rates in the second half of 2006. PT Bank Mandiri and PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) jumped. "In our view interest rates have almost peaked," Mirza Adityaswara, an analyst with Credit Suisse First Boston, said in a research note published on Monday.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
More damage to Cipularang turnpike
More damage to Cipularang turnpike BANDUNG: A landslide has damaged a section of the turnpike connecting Bandung and Jakarta, less than two weeks after another part of the road subsided. An employee of state toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, Haryadi, said on Monday heavy downpour on Sunday caused the embankment at the section to slide. But road workers had cleared the rubble away by Monday morning, so as not to cause a traffic jam.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three hurt in taxi explosion
Three hurt in taxi explosion JAKARTA: A Kosti Jaya taxi exploded on Jl. Faletehan, Blok M, South Jakarta, early Monday morning hurting the driver and two bystanders. South Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Ghufron said that the explosion was caused by a leak in the vehicle's gas canister. Some Kosti Jaya taxis use CNG fuel. "The engine was running when the explosion occurred," he said.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers call for 'perpu' on general elections
Lawmakers call for 'perpu' on general elections Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid concerns over the protracted revision of the General Elections Law, the House of Representatives has proposed that the President issue a regulation in lieu of law (perpu) to enable it to select new members of the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar takes the shine off ASEAN summit diplomacy
Myanmar takes the shine off ASEAN summit diplomacy Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has scored another diplomatic scoop by the having leaders of 17 different countries attend a series of summits in the Malaysian capital this week. Vladimir Putin of Russia, John Howard of Australia and Helen Clark of New Zealand grace the annual ASEAN summit for the first time this year, which also sees the presence of 14 other regular participants.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina signs deals for Libyan blocks
Pertamina signs deals for Libyan blocks Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has signed contracts with Libya to explore and develop two oil and gas blocks, committing US$49.1 million in the first five years of the exploration period. Pertamina's vice president Mustiko Saleh and National Oil Corporation (NOC)'s chairman Abdullah Al Badri, representing the Libyan government, signed the exploration and production sharing agreements in Tripoli on Dec.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dangerous food preservatives
Dangerous food preservatives From Kontan In an attachment to Ministry of Health Regulation No. 722 on food additives, it says nine preservatives are banned here. They include boric acid and formaldehyde. It has been widely reported in the media that some foods like tofu, wet noodles, fish, salted fish, etc. are preserved with formaldehyde, an item normally used for preserving human corpses.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Social workers to require certification
Social workers to require certification Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To promote respect for the social worker profession, an association has endorsed the idea of providing certification for thousands of social workers across the country. The chairman of the Indonesian Association of Social Workers (IPSPI), Puji Pujiono, told The Jakarta Post that the social welfare of Indonesians was deteriorating and social problems were becoming more complex.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
1 x 38
1 x 38 Government moves to protect ozone OR Govt to restrict ODS to protect ozone JP//kpu 3 x 17 Lawmakers call for 'perpu' on general elections JP/4/tibo 1 x 34 Muslims want Poso executions delayed JP/4/WOMEN 1 x 39 Women with HIV/AIDS need 'greater care' JP/4/Worker 1 x 38 Social workers to require certification
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratization
Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratization Zulkieflimansyah, Jakarta PK reconfigured itself into the PKS ahead of the 2004 elections and garnered 7.5 percent of the popular vote, gaining 45 seats in the 550-member House of Representatives and becoming the seventh largest party in Indonesia. It is this perceived growth in the strength of the popular support for the PKS that has led to arguments regarding the potential threat of the party to Indonesia's democracy.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan, China, S. Korea meet briefly
Japan, China, S. Korea meet briefly George Nishiyama, Reuters/Kuala Lumpur The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea, caught up in increasingly bitter exchanges over Tokyo's wartime past, had an impromptu chat at a Southeast Asian summit on Monday but officials could not agree how it came about.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lippo launches new housing units
Lippo launches new housing units JAKARTA: If you are looking for a house to buy before the year ends, consider Lippo Cikarang in West Java. Lippo Cikarang, located some 35 kilometers east of Jakarta, introduced last week two-story, three-bedroom modern houses. "The houses are located in the same area as Trinitas and Tunas Bangsa schools and are very close to the family Olympic Sports Center," Lippo Cikarang product general manager Endang Sutrisna said.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Women with HIV/AIDS need 'greater care'
Women with HIV/AIDS need 'greater care' Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frika Iskandar says it took her over a year to accept that she was HIV positive. Of course, she was only 18 when she learned she had the virus. Six years later, much more assured and confident, the 24-year- old student has accepted that she is HIV positive, but what she cannot accept is that women living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia have a much tougher time than men infected with the virus.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Computers & Peripherals
Computers & Peripherals Marketing Perspective (1) Personal Computers More Innovative, More Affordable Burhanuddin Abe Contributor/Jakarta Today computers are no longer luxury goods, and are used both at home and in offices. Indeed, some buyers are very particular about their computers as they need smart devices with high performance for various applications such as three-dimensional digital games, or video and photo editing, for which fast, powerful and expensive processors are needed.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Punishment of drug traffickers
Punishment of drug traffickers I refer to Pardede's letter Please save their lives in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 12. Pardede is absolutely right when she states that "we should abide by the laws of a country" that we visit.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to raise logging quota 30%
Govt to raise logging quota 30% Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's ailing forestry-based industries are to get a boost, with the government promising to increase the logging quota next year in order to satisfy the local industry's production capacity and help create jobs.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students determine their studies
Students determine their studies Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education should be fun. It is much better if it supports the career one interested in. But Tora Sudiro, 32, named best local actor at the Panasonic Awards show earlier this month, never got the approval from his parents to get into art school, although he had shown his interests in music and acting. His father told him to take financial insurance as his major.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
S&P raises Telkom, Indosat's ratings
S&P raises Telkom, Indosat's ratings JAKARTA: PT Telkom, the nation's biggest telephone company, and rival PT Indosat had their foreign-currency debt ratings raised by Standard & Poor's, which cited growth prospects and political stability. Telkom's and its mobile-phone unit PT Telkomsel's ratings were raised two levels to BB+. PT Indosat's debt rating was raised one step to BB, the ratings company said in a release. Indonesia is rated B+. All are junk ratings.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airstrip to open on Kepulauan Seribu
Airstrip to open on Kepulauan Seribu Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To attract a larger number of tourists to the resorts on Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) regency, the city administration is repairing and developing an airstrip on Panjang isle, the construction of which will start next year.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pollycarpus claims he was framed
Pollycarpus claims he was framed Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Garuda pilot has denied a charge of premeditating the murder of human rights advocate Munir last year, saying he was the victim of a conspiracy. Defendant Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto told the court on Monday that accusations that he ordered the poisoning of Munir were baseless and slanderous. "I don't believe that he (Munir) was killed by poison.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Driving ASEAN forward
Driving ASEAN forward Since its birth in 1967, ASEAN has been changing in spectacular and subtle ways in order to remain relevant. While the Southeast Asian grouping has been inter-governmental to the core, the idea of a 10-nation community floated at the Bali Summit two years ago suggests a supranational European Union-style entity. Another issue that could do with a lot more openness and action is the festering problem of Myanmar.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
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full of stories about this poor country that has suffered a string of disasters. The help from people all over the world has indeed been incredible, but Indonesia has once again become the center of attention because of corruption: so corrupt is this country that the government and its officials had no shame about reportedly embezzling the donations for 'D]cp^3,ctk {%)V'"`0.D1eP(_r*9RCET@(!'b(a P-LV5XGr`_b~}$?#XzH(bv8y'MK$
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN turns on Myanmar amid Asian power plays
ASEAN turns on Myanmar amid Asian power plays Jalil Hamid, Reuters/Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asia's premier regional grouping turned on military- ruled member state Myanmar on Monday with its clearest call yet for the junta to free opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Boxing nationals seek contenders
Boxing nationals seek contenders Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The weeklong national boxing championships are expected to find athletes who will be able to hold their own in the region after the country's disappointing performance in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines earlier this month. About 180 boxers are competing in the nationals in Pelabuhan Ratu, Sukabumi, West Java. They opened on Sunday and end on Saturday.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to draft first constitution
ASEAN to draft first constitution Michelle Nichols, Reuters/Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asia's regional grouping agreed on Monday to draft its first constitution, a document that could enshrine human rights and democracy in a region where both have come under critical scrutiny.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Burman's silver a boost for RI squash
Burman's silver a boost for RI squash Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Squash player Burman Subroto's unexpected silver medal in men's singles at the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games earned him a reward on Monday. Indonesian Squash Association (PSI) chairman Syarif Bastaman congratulated Burman by promising him a new motorbike.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Philippines in temporary economic slowdown: official
Philippines in temporary economic slowdown: official Agence France-Presse Manila The Philippine economy is in a temporary downturn but is not headed for a meltdown, Economic Planning Secretary Augusto Santos said on Monday. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth eased to a lower than expected 4.1 percent in the three months to September due to high oil prices and anemic agricultural output, endangering the official full-year target of 5.1 percent.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP says uncovers plot against Arroyo
RP says uncovers plot against Arroyo Manny Mogato, Reuters/Manila Philippine troops loyal to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo uncovered an attempt by rogue soldiers to seize power over the weekend, a senior military official said on Monday. Rumors of plots against Arroyo, or any other leader, are relatively routine in the Philippines, where army-backed "people power" uprisings toppled two presidents and there have been at least a dozen coup attempts since 1986.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pay more if you want to feel secure
Pay more if you want to feel secure Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a move that could be seen as a commercialization of their public service duty, Jakarta Police have teamed up with a private company to provide panic button services to people who are willing and able to pay. Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Famine --- 3x16
1. Famine --- 3x16 Food aid rushed to Papua's remote regency 2. Passport - 2x24 Illegal RI migrant workers in Malaysia to obtain passports 3. WTO ----- 1x32 RI fights for more agricultural access 4. Polly ---- 1x34 Pollycarpus claims he was framed