Archive: 19 December 2005
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Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt ignores polio in remote provinces
Govt ignores polio in remote provinces Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the success of the recent third round of polio vaccinations, the government has shown little commitment to boosting low vaccination rates in the remote provinces of Papua, West Irian and North Maluku. "We actually want to vaccinate all the children in those areas, but they are difficult to reach ...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JiFFest to be sorely missed
JiFFest to be sorely missed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is one movie buff who came all the way from Australia and another who came from Bandung, West Java. They, and many others, came to Jakarta to see the screenings of films at the seventh Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) -- a rare chance to see more than 200 top-notch films from over thirty countries.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 19, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 19, 2005 Exhibitions * Photo Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika by Deniek G. Sukarya at Victoria Cafe, Plaza Senayan, Atrium Wing, open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. 23 * 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Human rights record 'So what, gitu loh'
Human rights record 'So what, gitu loh' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, Jakarta Let me save you the suspense of having to look up the dictionary or Wikipedia as the Internet-savvy people usually do. So what, gitu loh (So what, there you go) is a popular expression among young people in the capital, an effective response when they are cornered with the "whys".
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rendi A. Witular
Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Weakened purchasing power -- resulting from the recent economic slump that may continue into the first six months of 2006 -- is likely to drive a sharp decline in the domestic demand for four- wheel vehicles. Car sales next year are forecast to reach between 450,000 and 500,000 units as higher inflation and interest rates are likely to slow down demand, Prijono Sugiarto, director for local automotive company PT Astra International, said over the weekend.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oil, gas exploration lower than expected
Oil, gas exploration lower than expected Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Despite the soaring oil prices, exploration activities in Indonesia remain low at between 60 percent and 75 percent of the plans submitted to the government, which seems to indicate less enthusiasm from the players in the sector. Two-dimensional seismic monitoring had covered 10,371 kilometers (km) as of Nov.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
West Java tops nat'l tarung derajat
West Java tops nat'l tarung derajat Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Java emerged as the overall winner of the 10th Tarung Derajat National Championship that concluded here on Sunday. With seven gold medals and one silver, West Java avenged its loss to Riau at the 2004 National Games (PON), when the sport, a homegrown martial art, made its debut in the competition.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Interest rate to hit 14% in 2006: Economists
Interest rate to hit 14% in 2006: Economists Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's economy may have to brace for interest rates of 14 percent in the first half of 2006 as the central bank continues its monetary policies designed to tame inflation and support the rupiah, analysts say.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Test finds S. Jakarta man died of bird flu
Test finds S. Jakarta man died of bird flu Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 39-year-old man, who died at the Sulianti Saroso Hospital in North Jakarta on Tuesday evening, was confirmed by local medical sources to have been infected by the avian influenza virus.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Panic button service
Panic button service I would like to comment on news that the Jakarta Police have teamed up with a private company to provide panic button services. Jakarta residents must be familiar with the phrase: "Nothing's free in Jakarta". Even to pee in public toilets we have to pay. Now the Jakarta Police plan to set up a Panic Button System to provide premium security services for people who are willing to pay more.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
3,000 flood victims still in shelters
3,000 flood victims still in shelters BANDA ACEH, Aceh: More than 3,000 residents from four districts in Bireuen regency here are still living in temporary shelters due to prolonged flooding in the area. "They are living in the shelters as their houses are still inundated by water," said M. Jamli, spokesman with the Bireuen regency government on Saturday. The flooding hit the regency on Dec. 11 and inundated thousands of houses, forcing some 14,000 people to seek refuge elsewhere.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jayawijaya regent faces graft charge
Jayawijaya regent faces graft charge JAYAPURA: Jayawijaya Regent David Agustin, who has been accused of embezzling local administration funds in 2003 and 2004, was detained on Friday at Wamena Penitentiary. Head of the Papua Prosecutor's Office Kadir Sitanggang said that dossiers of the graft case had been completed and the suspect would soon be put on trial.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Women must not neglect their domestic roles'
'Women must not neglect their domestic roles' On Dec. 22, Indonesia will celebrate Women's Day, dedicated to commemorating the role of women in the country. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents on how they see the role of women. Burhan, 45, is a minivan driver serving the Ciputat, Tangerang-Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta route. He lives in Pondok Pinang, South Jakarta. I really agree that women must not only stay at home.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/Arief Suhardiman
JP/Arief Suhardiman Many locals flock to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Jl Thamrin, Jakarta to celebrating New Year's Eve rather than staying at home or going to nightspots. The picture was taken on New Year Eve's 2004.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Slamet Riyanto: Providing light despite his darkness
Slamet Riyanto: Providing light despite his darkness Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Blind since he was a teenager, Slamet Riyanto is a respected figure at the Indra Kesuma Social Home for the Blind in Bandarlampung. The community there approached him in September 1998 to voice their concerns over food rations at the home, which had been cut to two serves a day of rice with the addition of only salted fish or beancurd/beancake.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bad cops undermine illegal logging raids
Bad cops undermine illegal logging raids Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corrupt officers have undermined the police's largest crackdown on illegal logging ever this year and could further endanger the prospects for future operations, a top detective says. Head of the Ordinary Crime Division at National Police Headquarters, Brig. Gen.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI shuttlers flop in finals
RI shuttlers flop in finals JAKARTA: Indonesian men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto and mixed doubles duo Nova Widianto and Lilyana Natsir failed in their respective final matches at the US$250,000 Saiqi Invitational World Cup 2005 in Yiyang, China, on Sunday. Candra and Sigit lost to Fu Haifeng and Cai Yun of China 21- 11, 21-18, while world champions Nova and Lilyana were beaten 21- 19, 21-10 by Xie Zhongbo and Zhang Yawen.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/BLURP
JP/1/BLURP 1. Israel renews call for election bar on Hamas Page 11 2. SBY to summon governors on Cepu block deadlock Page 13 3. Kim tears up U.S. short track skating record Page 21
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
UT may spend Rp 2t for capex
UT may spend Rp 2t for capex JAKARTA: Publicly listed PT United Tractors (UT), a heavy equipment unit of diversified group PT Astra International, may spend around Rp 2 trillion (US$204 million) in capital expenditures (capex) next year, primarily for expanding its mining activities.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of address Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks of life, races and nationalities live. But it does not mean either local residents or expatriates can move around the city without reporting any change of address to the necessary authorities. In an event held on Wednesday to start the dissemination of information on Bylaw No.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of address Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks of life, races and nationalities live. But it does not mean either local residents or expatriates can move around the city without reporting any change of address to the necessary authorities. In an event held on Wednesday to start the dissemination of information on Bylaw No.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
The next two years crucial for Susilo to retain power
The next two years crucial for Susilo to retain power Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a relatively ineffective run this year, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration should make use of all political support it has enjoyed in the next two years to implement his suspended development policies, analysts said.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finale
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finale For Dec. 27 Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta For "Donny", a 32-year-old employee of a private company in Central Jakarta, the Year of the Rooster has brought no good. "This year sucks," he said.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
One dies as dengue cases keep rising in Jakarta
One dies as dengue cases keep rising in Jakarta Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 13-year-old girl died of dengue fever on Saturday, four days after being admitted to Tarakan Hospital in Central Jakarta, as the number of dengue fever cases in the capital continued to rise. Maesyaroh, who lived in Kebon Melati, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, died at 8:30 a.m. in the intensive care unit. "Her condition continued to worsen Friday evening.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/heads
JP/1/heads 1. SOCCER: 1 X 24 Sao Paulo wins world title 2. WTO: 3 X 15 WTO ministers sign up for compromise accord 3. JIFFES: 1 X 27 JiFFest to be sorely missed 4. DEPOK: 2 X 24 SBY orders Golkar, PKS rift in Bogor to be settled amicably
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup JAKARTA: Chilean striker Aldicidio Fleitas scored twice in the space of 15 minutes as defending champion PSMS Medan retained its crown in the Bang Yos Gold Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Persik Kediri. Fleitas opened up the scoring for the North Sumatra team in the 29th minute, followed by another goal a minute before half time at Lebak Bulus Stadium, South Jakarta.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Unemployment to 'rise by 2%'
Unemployment to 'rise by 2%' JAKARTA: Indonesia's jobless rate is expected to rise by up to two percent in 2006 from the current 10.19 percent, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Erman Suparno said on Sunday. He said an estimated economic growth of around 5.7 percent this year has not provided enough jobs, the Antara news agency reported. Speaking in Garut, West Java, Erman said 10.8 million of the country's 106 million-strong workforce in 2005 were unemployed.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Logging -- 2x18
1. Logging -- 2x18 Bad cops undermine illegal logging raids 2. Polio ---- 1x30 Govt ignores polio in remote provinces 3. Child ---- 1x40 Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, Nias 4. Rally ---- 2x24 Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorism
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPI slams closure of radio station
KPI slams closure of radio station M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon A broadcasting regulator has condemned the closure of a radio station critical of the government and asked the station to continue broadcasting. "The government has no right to close down the station because, according to the broadcasting law, that right is vested in us," said Izack Tulalessy, a member of the Maluku Broadcasting Commission.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006
Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006 Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Weakened purchasing power -- resulting from the recent economic slump that may continue into the first six months of 2006 -- is likely to drive a sharp decline in the domestic demand for four- wheel vehicles.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Famine in Papua
Famine in Papua From Koran Tempo It's indeed a sorrowful affair that after 60 years of independence there are still many remote and isolated regions in this country where people can die of malnutrition. The latest such place is Yahukimo regency in Papua. The area cannot be reached overland. It would take about one month on foot to get to the regency, which is mountainous in character.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jazz stars remember Hendra, Perry
Jazz stars remember Hendra, Perry Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Death brings up echoes of past losses but it also has a life- affirming power as it brings people together. "An evening of jazz", a tribute to ragtime pianist Hendra Wijaya and bassist Perry Pattiselano was a glittering affair with dozens of jazz stars from different generations and various types of jazz.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regions react to environmental rankings
Regions react to environmental rankings Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Leaders of administrations declared as "dirtiest places" by the Environment Ministry last Friday have reacted variously to the announcement. Head of the Sanitation and Environment Agency in Bogor, Achmad Syarif, said Sunday that they would protest the labeling, arguing that the judgment was subjective and discredited the Bogor Municipality.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese told to lead reconstruction
Acehnese told to lead reconstruction Agencies, Lampu'uk, Aceh The Acehnese people, along with other Indonesians, should lead the reconstruction of tsunami-battered Aceh province with only assistance from the international community, a US envoy said here on Sunday. "The reconstruction of Aceh can only be done by the people of Aceh and Indonesia. It is their country," head of the U.S.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
City told to curb moonshine, not liquor
City told to curb moonshine, not liquor Tantri Yuliandini and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration would do better to ban the production and sale of illegally mixed alcoholic drinks, common among the lower classes, rather than prohibiting supermarkets and hypermarkets from selling licensed alcohol, an expert says. "We often hear of people being poisoned, going blind or even dying from drinking these kinds of mixtures of industrial alcohol ....
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Top lifters absent from national c'ship
Top lifters absent from national c'ship JAKARTA: Three medalists from the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games are absent from the national weightlifting championship which began here on Sunday. Gold medalist in the men's 69-kg division Misdan Yunip of Lampung, silver medalist in the men's 105-kg division Renaldi Syainal of South Sulawesi and silver medalist in the women's 58- kg division Lisa Rumbewas of Papua have opted to skip the competition.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim JAKARTA: World number one men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto turned the tables on world champions Howard Bach and Tony Gunawan of the United States on Saturday. The Indonesians, who lost to Bach and Indonesian-born Tony in three tight games in the worlds in Anaheim, California, in August, came through 21-18, 21-9 in the semifinals of the US$250,000 Saiqi World Invitational in Yiyang, China.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, Nias
Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, Nias Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan A non-governmental organization (NGO) has reported that child trafficking and illegal adoptions were continuing in the tsunami- ravaged areas of Aceh and Nias.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Famine in Papua
Famine in Papua From Koran Tempo It's indeed a sorrowful affair that after 60 years of independence there are still many remote and isolated regions in this country where people can die of malnutrition. The latest such place is Yahukimo regency in Papua. The area cannot be reached overland. It would take about one month on foot to get to the regency, which is mountainous in character.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Famine in Papua
Famine in Papua From Koran Tempo It's indeed a sorrowful affair that after 60 years of independence there are still many remote and isolated regions in this country where people can die of malnutrition. The latest such place is Yahukimo regency in Papua. The area cannot be reached overland. It would take about one month on foot to get to the regency, which is mountainous in character.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
India's 'flexible' approach at ASEAN
India's 'flexible' approach at ASEAN Siddharth Srivastava, New Delhi The Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur last week, which was followed by the first East Asia summit, had made it apparent that the heat is on India to push through economic changes and reforms that are crucial for further synergies.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. 5METAL (3x10)
1. 5METAL (3x10) Metalworkers' jobs at risk from downturn 2. 5STREAM (1x30) E. Flores streamlines bureaucracy 3. 5RADIO (3x10) Regulator slams regent's closure of radio station
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tension builds over Ashmore Reef: Is it Indonesia's or Australia's?
Tension builds over Ashmore Reef: Is it Indonesia's or Australia's? I Made Andi Arsana, Sydney Ashmore reef (a.k.a. Pulau Pasir) is currently being disputed by Indonesia and Australia. If we talk about an island/reef/islet, we are talking about sovereignty. In dealing with sovereignty we do not consider distance. If we talk about a state authority in the sea territory, we are dealing with sovereign rights, not sovereignty.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to launch tsunami alert system
Malaysia to launch tsunami alert system MALAYSIA: Malaysia will launch a tsunami early-warning system on Dec. 26, the first anniversary of last year's deadly earthquake-and-tsunami disaster, news reports said on Sunday. Seismic detection buoys will be placed in waters near Indonesia's Sumatra island, which is prone to earthquakes that could trigger tsunamis, said Malaysian Science Minister Jamaludin Jarjis.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dutch jazz ensembles entertains with finesse and versatility
Dutch jazz ensembles entertains with finesse and versatility Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A jazz concert can indeed be very entertaining and fun-filled, especially when it is in the hands of a resourceful musician-cum- composer. A recent performance here in Yogyakarta of the highly theatrical Willem Breuker Kollektief from the Netherlands, a band comprising 10 musicians that Breuker has been leading for the last 31 years, proved just that.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, December 19, 2005
TV Program: Monday, December 19, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Children Drama 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 9:30 Cultural Show 10:00 Talk Show 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 Documentary 4:30 Documentary 5:30 Info.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tarung derajat fights for recognition
Tarung derajat fights for recognition Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tarung derajat, which began as a young man's attempt to hold his own in street fights, is gaining increasing recognition as one of the country's homegrown martial arts four decades later.
Mon, 19 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
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY orders Golkar, PKS rift in Depok to be settled amicably
SBY orders Golkar, PKS rift in Depok to be settled amicably Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'aruf to seek ways to settle the Depok mayoral election dispute involving candidates from the Golkar Party and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), the parties which constitute the main political base of his administration.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nur Mahmudi reveals priorities for his five-year term
Nur Mahmudi reveals priorities for his five-year term Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of supporters of Depok mayoral candidate Badrul Kamal gathered on Sunday to protest a Supreme Court decision declaring Nur Mahmudi Ismail of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) the winner of the June 26 election. Wearing shirts and jackets from Golkar, the political party that nominated Badrul, the protesters gathered in front of the Depok municipality office on Jl. Margonda at noon.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of bout
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of bout The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boxing promoter HM Arsyad says he will respect the decision of the World Boxing Association (WBA) on whether to grant world flyweight champion Chris John's request for a second postponement of his mandatory defense bout.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Paskah faces fake diploma rumors
Paskah faces fake diploma rumors BANDUNG: A week after being installed as State Minister for National Development Planning (Bappenas) Paskah Suzetta is busy fending off allegations he holds fake diplomas.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
AdamAir bridges gap between full-service airlines and LCC
AdamAir bridges gap between full-service airlines and LCC AdamAir, a boutique airline, is slowly emerging as one of the rising stars in the industry in the country. Having flown with only two planes in December 2003, it is now flying with 19 aircraft. This year, it expects to fly more than 4 million passengers. The Jakarta Post's Anissa S.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jewelry investment offers opportunity for Jakartans
Jewelry investment offers opportunity for Jakartans Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Actress and singer Chintami Atmanegara was giddy when she recently sold a ruby necklace and bracelet back to the jewelry store from which she purchased them, and made a 5 percent profit. "This is the first time I have sold some jewelry and not lost money.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Water charges to be upped by 25%
Water charges to be upped by 25% JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso hinted on Sunday that he would approve increases in tap water rates by 25 percent on average, as proposed by the Tap Water Regulatory Body (BR PAM). "The regulatory body has proposed a 25 percent increase in water tariffs. It has studied the calculations of the new tariff carefully," Sutiyoso was quoted by detik.com news portal as saying on Sunday. He said that the new water tariff would be announced before Jan. 1, 2006.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Metalworkers' jobs at risk from downturn
Metalworkers' jobs at risk from downturn Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The increase in fuel prices and a shortage of raw materials have left 23 metal factories in Cirebon on the brink of bankruptcy and hundreds of workers' jobs at risk, an official says. Cirebon Metalwork Producers Association coordinator Ade Saefudin said government intervention was badly needed to save hundreds of workers from imminent dismissal.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur asks for delay of Poso executions
Gus Dur asks for delay of Poso executions The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has joined the growing number of calls for the president to delay the execution of three inmates on death row for their roles in several murders in Poso, Central Sulawesi five years ago.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorism
Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorism Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid led thousands of Muslims in a march through the capital on Sunday to promote "Islam for Peace" and counter militant ideas. The march went from the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta to the parking lot of Senayan stadium in the south of the city.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
KL sends orangutans home to Medan
KL sends orangutans home to Medan MALAYSIA: Six Sumatran orangutans that were smuggled into Malaysia and displayed at a theme park for almost four years have been flown home, reports said on Sunday. The primates were flown to Jakarta on Saturday aboard a Malaysia Airlines flight dubbed the "Orangutan special", and transferred to a Garuda flight for their final destination in a Medan wildlife sanctuary, the New Straits Times said.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo to summon governors on Cepu block
Susilo to summon governors on Cepu block Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Cepu, Central Java President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to summon Central Java Governor Mardiyanto and East Java Governor Imam Utomo to his office on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing deadlock over the Cepu oil block's profit splits. Central Java Mining and Energy Agency's official Teguh Dwi Paryono said on Saturday that Tuesday's discussion was expected to conclude with an agreement.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students promote tolerance
Students promote tolerance Over 90 Muslim residents of Ambon living in temporary shelters for displaced persons in Waihaong park in conflict-torn Maluku showed up for free medical checkups on Sunday. The event was organized by students from the Indonesian Christian University of Maluku in a move to show solidarity and religious tolerance, as well as to pave the way for reconciliation following the numerous sectarian conflicts that erupted in 1999.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of address Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks of life, races and nationalities live. But it does not mean either local residents or expatriates can move around the city without reporting any change of address to the necessary authorities. In an event held on Wednesday to start the dissemination of information on Bylaw No.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Timber industry badly needs revitalization
Timber industry badly needs revitalization Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With only 10 percent of the timber-processing companies declared by the foresty ministry to be performing adequately, the country's wood industry badly needs revitalization, non- governmental groups say.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Security tightened ahead of Christmas
Security tightened ahead of Christmas KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A week before Christmas, police personnel have begun to comb churches for explosives in Kupang city, East Nusa Tenggara capital. The increased security is aimed at preventing possible terrorist attacks ahead of Christmas, said a police spokesman here.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh needs more attention
Aceh needs more attention The Indonesian government leaders, especially the House of Representatives must remember that the nation is tired of waiting to see true progress in the improvement of the lives of the Acehnese. There needs to be much more help and attention from the government, to improve the living conditions in Aceh. From overseas we have seen in the media that not much is being done to help the women and children in Aceh.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
E. Flores streamlines bureaucracy
E. Flores streamlines bureaucracy The Jakarta Post, Kupang As part of efforts to streamline the bureaucracy, East Flores Regent Simon Hayon is planning to liquidate 142 posts in the regency administration. The plan is being proposed to the East Flores Regency Legislative Council for approval.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hotels gearing up for year-end festivities
Hotels gearing up for year-end festivities Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Looking for somewhere to celebrate Christmas and new year? With only two weeks to go, people are starting to plan where they want to be to celebrate Christmas and to welcome 2006. Some like to go out with friends and flock to amusement centers where they can join a lively New Year's Eve party. Others prefer to wait for the countdown with their family at home.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Providentia wins IT competition
Providentia wins IT competition JAKARTA: Teams from SMKN Vocational Senior High School in North Jakarta and SMP Providentia Junior High School in West Jakarta were awarded as the best schools in an information technology and communications competition (Info-Tel). In the results of the competition for all junior and senior high schools in the capital were announced last Saturday, with the two schools coming out as overall winners.