Archive: 13 December 2005
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Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Illegal RI migrant workers in Malaysia to obtain passports
Illegal RI migrant workers in Malaysia to obtain passportsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands 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
'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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Premium car sales expected to drop 20 percent in 2006
Premium car sales expected to drop 20 percent in 2006The Jakarta Post JakartaAlready 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
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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 plantGrace Nirang, Bloomberg/JakartaExxon 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Premium cars to see 20% decline in 2006
Premium cars to see 20% decline in 2006The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlready 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
Troops deployed to Mengkudu island
Troops deployed to Mengkudu islandAntara, KupangTroops 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005Exhibitions* 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Dangerous food preservatives
Dangerous food preservativesFrom KontanIn 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
People's lot
People's lotFrom 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Lampung schools still charging poor fees
Lampung schools still charging poor feesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungConstruction 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
Food aid rushed to Papua's remote regency
Food aid rushed to Papua's remote regencyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, WamenaFood 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
[b]Overcoming
Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratization Zulkieflimansyah Jakarta2. 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
PC market: More innovative, more affordable
PC market: More innovative, more affordableBurhanuddin 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
TPJ, Palyja seek 25% increase in water rates
TPJ, Palyja seek 25% increase in water ratesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTap 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Vietnam police probe SEAG match-fixing claims
Vietnam police probe SEAG match-fixing claimsAgence 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
RI students shine at science Olympiad
RI students shine at science OlympiadSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaCash-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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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).
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Council demands scrapping of city parking operator
Council demands scrapping of city parking operatorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asik-asik9:30 Kyai Anom10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Government moves to protect ozone
Government moves to protect ozoneTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo get in step with a number of environmental conventions, the government will begin restricting the entrance of ozone depleting substances (ODS) into the country.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Muslim wants Poso execution delayed
Muslim wants Poso execution delayedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Hong Kong conference will fail in key areas
Hong Kong conference will fail in key areasHira 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Australia warns of terror attack in RI
Australia warns of terror attack in RIAUSTRALIA: 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
'The President does hear you'
'The President does hear you'Fadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamWriting 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Telecom tower sharing urged for efficiency
Telecom tower sharing urged for efficiencyAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Kuala LumpurTo 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Women with HIV/AIDS need 'greater care'
Women with HIV/AIDS need 'greater care'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFrika 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Computers & Peripherals
Computers & PeripheralsMarketing Perspective (1) Personal Computers More Innovative, More AffordableBurhanuddin Abe Contributor/Jakarta Today computers are no longer luxury goods, and are used both at home and in offices.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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
Govt to raise logging quota 30%
Govt to raise logging quota 30%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 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
Students determine their studies
Students determine their studiesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEducation 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Airstrip to open on Kepulauan Seribu
Airstrip to open on Kepulauan SeribuBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Pollycarpus claims he was framed
Pollycarpus claims he was framedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
full of stories about this poor country that has suffered a
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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
ASEAN turns on Myanmar amid Asian power plays
ASEAN turns on Myanmar amid Asian power playsJalil Hamid, Reuters/Kuala LumpurSoutheast 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
Boxing nationals seek contenders
Boxing nationals seek contendersMoch. 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
ASEAN to draft first constitution
ASEAN to draft first constitutionMichelle Nichols, Reuters/Kuala LumpurSoutheast 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
Burman's silver a boost for RI squash
Burman's silver a boost for RI squashMoch. 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Philippines in temporary economic slowdown: official
Philippines in temporary economic slowdown: official Agence France-Presse ManilaThe 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
RP says uncovers plot against Arroyo
RP says uncovers plot against ArroyoManny Mogato, Reuters/ManilaPhilippine 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Pay more if you want to feel secure
Pay more if you want to feel secureAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gathering
Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gatheringAgencies, Kuala LumpurJapan 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
JP/4/Worker
JP/4/WorkerSocial workers to require certificationTb. 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Toll road to link Serpong to international airport
Toll road to link Serpong to international airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangA 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Lack of sea defenses erodus Bengkulu coast
Lack of sea defenses erodus Bengkulu coastJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Muko MukoSea 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, December 14, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, December 14, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Dialogue: Showbiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
RI fight for more agricultural access
RI fight for more agricultural accessThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite 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
Stocks rise over news of possible interest rate cut
Stocks rise over news of possible interest rate cutArijit Ghosh, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesian 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
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
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Lawmakers call for 'perpu' on general elections
Lawmakers call for 'perpu' on general electionsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Myanmar takes the shine off ASEAN summit diplomacy
Myanmar takes the shine off ASEAN summit diplomacyEndy 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Pertamina signs deals for Libyan blocks
Pertamina signs deals for Libyan blocksLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Dangerous food preservatives
Dangerous food preservativesFrom KontanIn 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...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Social workers to require certification
Social workers to require certificationTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo promote respect for the social worker profession, an association has endorsed the idea of providing certification for thousands of social workers across the country.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
1 x 38
1 x 38 Government moves to protect ozone OR Govt to restrict ODS to protect ozone JP//kpu3 x 17 Lawmakers call for 'perpu' on general elections JP/4/tibo1 x 34 Muslims want Poso executions delayed JP/4/WOMEN1 x 39 Women with HIV/AIDS need 'greater care' JP/4/Worker1 x 38 Social workers to require...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratization
Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratizationZulkieflimansyah, 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.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Japan, China, S. Korea meet briefly
Japan, China, S. Korea meet brieflyGeorge Nishiyama, Reuters/Kuala LumpurThe 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.