Archive: 19 December 2005
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Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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
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
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
The next two years crucial for Susilo to retain power
The next two years crucial for Susilo to retain powerTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finale
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finaleFor Dec. 27Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/JakartaFor "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
One dies as dengue cases keep rising in Jakarta
One dies as dengue cases keep rising in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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
KPI slams closure of radio station
KPI slams closure of radio stationM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonA broadcasting regulator has condemned the closure of a radio station critical of the government and asked the station to continue broadcasting.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006
Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWeakened 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
Famine in Papua
Famine in PapuaFrom 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Jazz stars remember Hendra, Perry
Jazz stars remember Hendra, PerryEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDeath 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Regions react to environmental rankings
Regions react to environmental rankingsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangLeaders of administrations declared as "dirtiest places" by the Environment Ministry last Friday have reacted variously to the announcement.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Test finds S. Jakarta man died of bird flu
Test finds S. Jakarta man died of bird fluAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 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
Govt ignores polio in remote provinces
Govt ignores polio in remote provincesTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
JiFFest to be sorely missed
JiFFest to be sorely missedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThere 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 19, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 19, 2005Exhibitions* 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Human rights record 'So what, gitu loh'
Human rights record 'So what, gitu loh'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, JakartaLet 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Rendi A. Witular
Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaWeakened 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
Oil, gas exploration lower than expected
Oil, gas exploration lower than expectedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, BandungDespite 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
West Java tops nat'l tarung derajat
West Java tops nat'l tarung derajatMoch. 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Interest rate to hit 14% in 2006: Economists
Interest rate to hit 14% in 2006: EconomistsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia'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
Acehnese told to lead reconstruction
Acehnese told to lead reconstructionAgencies, Lampu'uk, AcehThe 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
3,000 flood victims still in shelters
3,000 flood victims still in sheltersBANDA 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
'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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
JP/Arief Suhardiman
JP/Arief SuhardimanMany 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
Slamet Riyanto: Providing light despite his darkness
Slamet Riyanto: Providing light despite his darknessOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungBlind since he was a teenager, Slamet Riyanto is a respected figure at the Indra Kesuma Social Home for the Blind in Bandarlampung.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Bad cops undermine illegal logging raids
Bad cops undermine illegal logging raidsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCorrupt 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Susilo to summon governors on Cepu block
Susilo to summon governors on Cepu blockSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Cepu, Central JavaPresident 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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
AdamAir bridges gap between full-service airlines and LCC
AdamAir bridges gap between full-service airlines and LCCAdamAir, 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Jewelry investment offers opportunity for Jakartans
Jewelry investment offers opportunity for JakartansAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActress 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Metalworkers' jobs at risk from downturn
Metalworkers' jobs at risk from downturnNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonThe 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Gus Dur asks for delay of Poso executions
Gus Dur asks for delay of Poso executionsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer 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
Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorism
Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorismTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of bout
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of boutThe 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
Students promote tolerance
Students promote toleranceOver 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Timber industry badly needs revitalization
Timber industry badly needs revitalizationAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith 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
Security tightened ahead of Christmas
Security tightened ahead of ChristmasKUPANG, 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
E. Flores streamlines bureaucracy
E. Flores streamlines bureaucracyThe Jakarta Post, KupangAs 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
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
City told to curb moonshine, not liquor
City told to curb moonshine, not liquorTantri Yuliandini and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, Nias
Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, NiasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanA 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
Famine in Papua
Famine in PapuaFrom 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Famine in Papua
Famine in PapuaFrom 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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
India's 'flexible' approach at ASEAN
India's 'flexible' approach at ASEANSiddharth 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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
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).
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
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.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Dutch jazz ensembles entertains with finesse and versatility
Dutch jazz ensembles entertains with finesse and versatilitySri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA jazz concert can indeed be very entertaining and fun-filled, especially when it is in the hands of a resourceful musician-cum- composer.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
TV Program: Monday, December 19, 2005
TV Program: Monday, December 19, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik9:30 Cultural Show10:00 Talk Show11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Tarung derajat fights for recognition
Tarung derajat fights for recognitionMoch. 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
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
SBY orders Golkar, PKS rift in Depok to be settled amicably
SBY orders Golkar, PKS rift in Depok to be settled amicablyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident 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...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Nur Mahmudi reveals priorities for his five-year term
Nur Mahmudi reveals priorities for his five-year termBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens 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...