Archive: 22 December 2005
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Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Philippine peace talks
Philippine peace talks While the government is making progress in talks with the MILF, extremists seem determined to stay on the offensive. The ongoing peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) face serious obstacles.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.21, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.21, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Peace monitors destroy last weapons
Peace monitors destroy last weaponsThe Jakarta Post, Banda AcehFormer Aceh rebels watched on Wednesday as international peace monitors fed a final batch of their weapons into a circular saw, a symbolic end to the nearly three-decade of civil war in the province.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Ford to invest $20m in Philippines
Ford to invest $20m in Philippines MANILA: U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co said on Wednesday it plans to invest about US$20 million to build a "flexible fuel" engine factory in the Philippines, its first in Asia.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Tough 'competition' a reality faced by working mothers
Tough 'competition' a reality faced by working mothersYoyoh Hulaiyah Hafidz, Jakarta As Women's Day, which falls on Dec. 22, approaches, my thoughts go to an incident that happened in an orphanage that I recently visited with my son and other kindergarten pupils.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Telkomsel works with Pos for expansion
Telkomsel works with Pos for expansionBloomberg, JakartaPT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel), the nation's biggest mobile-phone operator, will cooperate with the state postal service to expand network in Indonesia's remote provinces and boost its user base by 30 percent next year.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Indonesian women jailed in Pakistan
Indonesian women jailed in PakistanPAKISTAN: A Pakistani court jailed two Indonesian women for seven years each for trying to smuggle heroin into neighboring China, a court official said on Wednesday.Maryam Afiatin and Christine were arrested in October 2004 at a checkpoint on Pakistan's northern...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Dozens of people invade Indo Pos daily
Dozens of people invade Indo Pos dailyAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaDozens of people barged into Graha Pena, the office of Indo Pos daily, in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta on Tuesday evening, occupying the building for several hours and injuring two reporters.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Telkom to spend Rp 5t to buy back shares
Telkom to spend Rp 5t to buy back sharesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA shareholders' meeting on Wednesday approved plans by PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) to spend Rp 5.25 trillion (US$533 million) to buy back some of its shares traded in the Jakarta and New York bourses within the next 18 months.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
The only way is up after sad SEA Games showing
The only way is up after sad SEA Games showingBruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta National sports received a much-needed boost this year when, after eight years of languishing in the legislature, the bill on sports was finally passed into law in September.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Students wait for new roof
Students wait for new roof BATANG, Central Java: First and second grade students in a school in Subah district are having to learn in residents' houses, following the recent collapse of their school's roof.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
'Pesantren' told to change values on women
'Pesantren' told to change values on womenHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMost Islamic boarding schools or pesantren are more than just educational institutions -- they are also community drop-in centers and citizen's advice bureaus, which can offer a range of services from marriage counseling...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Australia urged to reconsider trip to RI due to kidnap threat
Australia urged to reconsider trip to RI due to kidnap threatThe government urged Australians on Wednesday to reconsider their need to travel to Indonesia in light of warnings that terrorists are planning to kidnap foreigners.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Govt meets revenue target on cigarette production
Govt meets revenue target on cigarette productionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has booked a higher-than-expected excise revenue this year due to strong cigarette production, but is seeing lower revenue from its customs service in the face of a recent slowdown in imports and...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Warning systems set up across Asia after tsunami disaster
Warning systems set up across Asia after tsunami disaster Griffin Shea Agence France Presse/Ton Sai, ThailandTwo tsunami warning towers now dot the skyline in the idyllic vacation village of Ton Sai on Thailand's Phi Phi island -- a welcome sight, according to 35-year-old shopowner Fatima Thamnakla.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Banten governor gets two years for corruption
Banten governor gets two years for corruptionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSuspended Banten Governor Djoko Munandar was sentenced to two years' jail on Wednesday for misuse of 2003 provincial budget funds while speaker of the legislature there.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Amputee puts past behind her
Amputee puts past behind herNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehIt has been almost a year since Nurleili was swept away by the raging waters of the tsunami that ravaged Aceh, her right leg injured so badly that doctors were forced to amputate.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Hunt on for hijacked Singaporean ship
Hunt on for hijacked Singaporean ship MALAYSIA: Regional marine police and navies were on Wednesday hunting for a Singapore-owned ship and its crew, feared to have been hijacked by pirates in the South China Sea, a maritime official said.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Indonesia tsunami survivors still feel isolated
Indonesia tsunami survivors still feel isolatedDean Yates, Reuters/Lhok Kruet, AcehA year has passed, but for survivors of the Asian tsunami in this village in Indonesia's Aceh province, it's felt like a lifetime.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Key stock index declines; Aneka drops on nickel
Key stock index declines; Aneka drops on nickelNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's stock index declined for the first day in three. PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) fell after nickel prices slid to the lowest in more than two weeks.The Jakarta Composite Index slipped 2.48, or 0.2 percent, to 1160.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
EU to give 2m euro for humanitarian aid
EU to give 2m euro for humanitarian aidJAKARTA: The European Commission pledged to donate 2 million euro (about US$2.4 million) for humanitarian aid to tackle malnutrition in East Nusa Tenggara and Papua provinces.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Environmental Outlook 2006
Environmental Outlook 2006 The problems of environment in the years to comeE.G. Togu Manurung Bogor Indonesia is blessed with some of the most extensive and biologically diverse tropical forests in the world.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Significance of being a moderate and progressive Muslim
Significance of being a moderate and progressive MuslimMohamad Abdun Nasir Mataram Religious radicalism and extremism have proven to be a danger to social stability and order. While liberalism and secularism often trigger fear among Muslims that they are being secularized and cut off from Islamic...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
2006 as the year of economic consolidation
2006 as the year of economic consolidationDavid E. Sumual Jakarta Next year's economic difficulties are already becoming apparent. Early indications of the Indonesian economy losing its momentum are seen in slower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the last two quarters as exports...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
A tribute to women and mothers everywhere
A tribute to women and mothers everywhereMarianne Katoppo, Jakarta It's December again. Today is the 78th anniversary of the first Indonesian Women's Congress in Yogyakarta. For some curious reason, it is now commemorated as Women's Day, to the great joy of the manufacturers of cosmetics, soap,...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Green Jakarta not a utopia
Green Jakarta not a utopia Nirwono Joga Jakarta Jakarta is heading toward ecological suicide. Soil subsidence has reached a depth of 40 centimeters in North, West and Central Jakarta. Seawater intrusion has led to the structural corrosion of buildings and flyovers while the contamination of...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
1,500 deployed to guard 115 churches
1,500 deployed to guard 115 churches JAKARTA: Some 1,500 officers from the Central Jakarta Public Order Office are ready to secure Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year celebrations, focusing on the security at 115 churches in the area.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Muhammdiyah offers venues for Christmas service
Muhammdiyah offers venues for Christmas serviceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of people affected by the closure of churches will be able to attend Christmas services at schools and other buildings owned by Muhammadiyah, the country's second largest Muslim organization.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Man arrested for threats
Man arrested for threats CENTRAL LOMBOK, West Nusa Tenggara: A man from Rambitan village, Pujut district in Central Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara, has been apprehended by the police for allegedly making bomb threats, police said on Tuesday.Central Lombok Police resort chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Humpuss Intermoda sees higher revenue, profits
Humpuss Intermoda sees higher revenue, profitsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite higher operational costs and sharp fluctuations in the value of the rupiah, shipping firm PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi expects a 25 percent increase in profit next year by boosting efficiency and the number of...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Institutional overhaul in marine sphere
Institutional overhaul in marine sphereDirhamsyah, Jakarta The "coming into force" of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (LOSC) in 1994, clarified Indonesia's status as the world's largest archipelagic state.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
U.S. urges RI to release Munir probe
U.S. urges RI to release Munir probeDeutsche Presse-Agentur, JakartaThe U.S. government urged Indonesia to release the results of an independent probe into the murder of a prominent rights activist, and to prosecute all those involved in the crime, a statement said on Wednesday.The U.S.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
RI shuttlers steal the show at Anaheim worlds
RI shuttlers steal the show at Anaheim worldsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia, no longer the preeminent force in badminton of the 1960s and 1970s, can still step up and win when it matters the most, even if it's the same dependable players taking the honors.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
One year sought for embezzlers
One year sought for embezzlers BOGOR: Prosecutors at the Cibinong District Court demanded a one-year jail term for 17 former members of the Depok City Council for their alleged embezzlement of Rp 7.5 billion (about US$760,000) from the city budget.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Bank Indonesia -- Another regulatory failure
Bank Indonesia -- Another regulatory failureJohn Le Jakarta It has been five months since Bank Indonesia introduced regulation 7/14/PBI/2005, entitled, "Restrictions on Rupiah Transactions and Foreign Currency Lending by Banks", which aimed at restoring integrity and stability to the rupiah.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
UN urges RI to anticipate bird flu pandemic
UN urges RI to anticipate bird flu pandemicTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Nations (UN) urged Indonesia to prepare a contingency plan for the possibility of the avian influenza turning into a global pandemic, a senior UN official said.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
The Indonesian economy in 2006
The Indonesian economy in 2006Ross H. McLeod Canberra Indonesia's economic performance next year is likely to be similar to that in 2005. Output growth -- the key determinant of changes in individuals' incomes -- should remain around 5.5-6 percent per annum.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
1. Munir ---- 2x18 unchecked
1. Munir ---- 2x18 unchecked SBY wants mastermind in Munir's murder nabbed or SBY wants man behind Munir's murder arrested or Susilo wants Munir's killer punished 2. Xmas ----- 1x30 unchecked Muhammadiyah offers venue for Xmas service or Muhammadiyah offers venue for Xmas prayers 3.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Bandung to host Braga festival
Bandung to host Braga festivalThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA wide range of activities -- from theatrical oratory, a photo exhibition, a glass painting exhibition to jazz music performances and a tea walk -- are set to liven up the streets of Bandung during the upcoming Braga festival.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
1. Mosque -- 4 x 12
1. Mosque -- 4 x 12 Mosque tower collapses, kills four in N. Jakarta 2. Korea -- 1 x 30 Contest builds links with Korea or Writing contest builds links with Korea (Pl use second option if it fits) 3. Drug 1 x 50 Subdistricts armed to combat illicit drug trade or Fight against drugs to focus on...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Malaria haunts tsunami survivors
Malaria haunts tsunami survivorsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAlwin Salman was standing in a line in front of a government office in Banda Aceh, waiting to pick up his monthly cash payment to help tsunami survivors get back on their feet, when he began feeling ill.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Jakarta's air gets dirtier every year
Jakarta's air gets dirtier every yearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the President has set out to clean up politics, it seems the air in the nation's capital is only getting dirtier.The latest report by the Jakarta Environmental Management Body (BPLHD) reveals that there were only 20...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Mosque tower collapses, kills four in N. Jakara
Mosque tower collapses, kills four in N. JakaraDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least four construction workers were killed and 21 others seriously injured when a 50-meter tower of Baiturrahman Mosque on Jl.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
MAS $794m to revamp business
MAS $794m to revamp businessAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur National carrier Malaysia Airlines needs 3 billion ringgit (US$794 million) to restructure its operations after posting two straight quarters of losses, reports said Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
PLN falls short of target
PLN falls short of targetLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCiting lack of funds, state utility company PLN will likely fail this year to push losses stemming from the depreciation of channeled power down to below 10 percent, an executive says.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
PMI may make Marlboros in China
PMI may make Marlboros in China BEIJING: China's state-run tobacco monopoly reached an agreement on Wednesday with Philip Morris Incorporated (PMI) for the licensed manufacture of the Marlboro brand of cigarettes in China.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Sierad to sell Wendy's, Hartz Chicken
Sierad to sell Wendy's, Hartz ChickenPublicly listed poultry and feed products producer PT Sierad Produce plans to sell subsidiaries, including PT Wendy Citrasa, the license-holder for the U.S.-founded Wendy's fast-food chain, and PT Sierad Pangan, the operator of Hartz Chicken restaurants.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Indonesia's Sampoerna plans to license cigarette brands
Indonesia's Sampoerna plans to license cigarette brands Agence France-Presse JakartaMajor Indonesian cigarette-maker Sampoerna said on Wednesday that it plans to license the sale of its cigarette brands in markets overseas while selling the brands of its parent Philip Morris. U.S.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/20/YEAREND
JP/20/YEARENDMainstream languishes, indie rises by leaps and boundsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At the outset, 2005 showed little promise for music fans who were hoping for new sounds and exciting gigs.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
SBY wants man behind Munir's murder nabbed
SBY wants man behind Munir's murder nabbedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered law enforcement officials to continue their investigation into the murder of human rights activist Munir to determine who orchestrated the killing.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/Y/ZATNI1
JP/Y/ZATNI1IT in 2005: From the tsunami to germ-free handsetsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe did not start 2005 on a high note. The tsunami that hit several Asian coastal areas including Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam left us in deep mourning.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/18/BRIEF
JP/18/BRIEF 'Walkin' the dog' at the Hard Rock KUTA: The Hard Rock Hotel Bali is "Walkin' The Dog" these days when it comes to security. With ever increasing importance being placed on security and safety, Hard Rock Hotel Bali has enlisted three new canine additions to its security team -- Lassie,...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
PT Mogems Putri International clarifies
PT Mogems Putri International clarifies With regard to your article dated Dec. 11 about Bvlgari's new Assioma Series, I would like to clarify that Citibank did not offer a special scheme for Citigold customers who want to purchase the series.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Dirhamsyah
Dirhamsyah Jakarta2. Yale -- The East Asia Summit: More discord than accord 1 x 30 EAS: More discord than accord Mohan Malik Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Honolulu
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Contest builds links with Korea
Contest builds links with KoreaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRestu Amalia, 22, a student of law at the Pakuan University in Bogor in West Java was surprised when informed that she had won a writing contest organized by the National Education Ministry and the South Korea Embassy in Jakarta.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
LIPI expresses frustation
LIPI expresses frustationRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSix months before the Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami that devastated Aceh, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) had circulated posters in northern Sumatra about a possible major disaster there, but locals ignored the early warning.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Sutrisno wins golds at nationals
Sutrisno wins golds at nationals JAKARTA: Lampung lifter Sutrisno swept the four golds available in the 60-kg powerlifting class at the National Weightlifting and Powerlifting Championships in South Jakarta on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Attracting foreign investment requires substance in policy reform
Attracting foreign investment requires substance in policy reformDan Kingsley Jakarta The Indonesian economy, following the adoption of a tightening monetary stance by Bank Indonesia in mid-August and strengthening inflation due to the recent fuel price increase, has shown declining economic growth...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Careful policy mix is critical now
Careful policy mix is critical nowKahlil Rowter Jakarta Without doubt 2005 was a turbulent year. The rupiah and gross domestic product (GDP) growth fell substantially while inflation and interest rates rose dramatically.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/YZATNI2/
JP/YZATNI2/Gas-guzzlers and variable engine displacementZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaThis year we saw a new era emerge in the automotive industry. We began the year with engines getting larger and larger. People flocked to dealers to check out the latest SUVs.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
1. Terror (2x24)
1. Terror (2x24) Police: Abduction threat by terrorists may be real 2. Santren (1x40) 'Pesantren' told to change values on women 3. Lipi (1x27) LIPI expresses frustration 4. Flu (1x40) UN urges RI to anticipate flu pandemic
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Agency cancels subsidy cards
Agency cancels subsidy cards TANGERANG: The Tangerang Statistics Agency canceled at least 1,689 fuel compensation cards on Wednesday after verifying that the holders did not meet the requirements for poor families, Tempo Interaktif reported.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
'Woman must have a role in politics'
'Woman must have a role in politics'Every Dec. 22, the country celebrates Women's Day in recognition of the critical roles Indonesian women played during the struggle for independence. What has been the role of Indonesian women after the country declared independence in 1945? The Jakarta Post...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Malaysians discover shopping haven in Bali
Malaysians discover shopping haven in BaliRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, KutaDo not forget your closest neighbors, especially when you get through a difficult time, a top diplomat said.YBhg. Dato' Zaenal Abidin Mahamad Zain, Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia said during the opening of the...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/Y/FILML
JP/Y/FILMLMany local films released, but has quality improved?Lisabona Rahman and Paul F. Agusta Contributors/JakartaIndonesian cinema saw an eventful year in 2005, with more than 50 titles either released or produced, making it the most prolific year in Indonesia's film history in almost a decade.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Batam launches online tax system
Batam launches online tax system BATAM, Riau Islands: A modern, Internet-based tax system went online at the Batam City Tax Office on Wednesday, making it the first city outside Jakarta use such a service.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
State funeral for Solossa
State funeral for SolossaJAYAPURA: Papua provincial administration officials and military officers carry a photograph and the red and white flag-covered coffin of the late governor Jacobus Perviddya Solossa during a state funeral at the Tanah Hitam Christian cemetery in Jayapura.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
ANPAk..r..Letter-clarification
ANPAk..r..Letter-clarification PT Mogems Putri International clarifies JP/7/letPT Mogems Putri International clarifies With regard to your article dated Dec. 11 about Bvlgari's new Assioma Series, I would like to clarify that Citibank did not offer a special scheme for Citigold customers who want...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
One year on, tsunami survivors remember...and rebuild
One year on, tsunami survivors remember...and rebuildBill Tarrant, Reuters/Banda AcehOne moment Sartinah Fatar is painting her lovely new traditional Acehnese house, chattering happily to her husband. The next she's in tears recalling the day the sea roared in and snatched away her mother and two...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Journalist groups condemn assault on 'Indo Pos' daily
Journalist groups condemn assault on 'Indo Pos' dailyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens of people barged into Graha Pena, the office of Indo Pos daily, in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta on Tuesday evening, occupying the building for several hours and injuring two reporters.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
1. REAX: 1 X 32
1. REAX: 1 X 32 U.S. urges RI to release Munir probe 2. CUTLINE: 1 X 28 State funeral for Solossa 3. SICK: 1 X 30 Malaria haunts tsunami survivors 4. ATTACK: 3 X 15 Dozens of thugs from Tanah Abang storm 'Indo Pos' 5. NANI: 1 X 22 Amputee puts past behind her
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Indonesian survivor hopes to overcome tsunami nightmares to pursue dream
Indonesian survivor hopes to overcome tsunami nightmares to pursue dreamConfronting tsunami nightmare to pursue dream Vijay Joshi Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaRizal Shahputra has a recurring nightmare: From the top of a hill, he watches the sea rise up and swallow his native town.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/Y/ZATNI1
JP/Y/ZATNI1IT in 2005: From the tsunami to germ-free handsetsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe did not start 2005 on a high note. The tsunami that hit several Asian coastal areas including Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam left us in deep mourning.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
A better economic outlook possible in the year ahead
A better economic outlook possible in the year aheadUmar Juoro Jakarta Eventually, the government decided to put a brake on fuel subsidy spending by raising fuel prices on average by 126 percent on Oct. 1. As a consequence, inflation in that month rose to 8.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Physicist puts Papua in the map
Physicist puts Papua in the mapTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhat is the last thing you would expect a young woman to do in planning her future after winning a science olympiad?Turn down an offer to study at Harvard University.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Beyond well enough
Beyond well enoughArya B. Gaduh Jakarta The economy did rather well in 2005. Estimates by the Asian Development Bank put its growth above that of the regional (Southeast Asian) average and its ASEAN-5 neighbors.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
2006 - Building for the future
2006 - Building for the futureDavid O'Brien Jakarta Next year should mark a period of consolidation for the Indonesian economy. In the wake of the tough decision to reduce fuel subsidies and subsequent price increases, domestic demand is likely to remain somewhat weaker.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 22, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 22, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Photo by Natisa Jones at Three Monkeys Cuisine and Art Cafe, Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, from Dec. 22 to Jan. 22 * Fine Arts Beauty for Peace by Joni K.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Churches searched ahead of Xmas
Churches searched ahead of Xmas SURAKARTA, Central Java: Security is being beefed up around churches in Surakarta ahead of Christmas, with police making full searches of their compounds in a bid to avoid the attacks of previous years.Surakarta Police security unit head Adj. Comr.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Aceh reconstruction still slow one year on
Aceh reconstruction still slow one year onA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh"I'm tired. I have been writing a lot about reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Aceh but the progress here has been slow.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Illegal logging 'rampant' in Aceh
Illegal logging 'rampant' in AcehJAKARTA: The Indonesian Forum for Environment (Walhi) urged the government on Wednesday to immediately cancel forest concession rights that have been given to logging companies operating in Southeast Aceh and Aceh Singkli, saying that it would only worsen the...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 22, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 22, 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.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Where to put your money in 2006
Where to put your money in 2006Frank van Lerven Jakarta It is never easy and straightforward to answer the question "where to put your money?". Certainly right now, with the year 2005 ending and 2006 around the corner, it is a very interesting question as regards the Indonesian financial...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Governing through governance: SBY delivering his promises.
Governing through governance: SBY delivering his promises.HS Dillon Jakarta The business sector has repeatedly reminded the President that corruption in the government is inhibiting investment, while civil society has been pressuring him to go after the wrongdoers wholeheartedly.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
C. Java, E. Java set up a consortium for Cepu block
C. Java, E. Java set up a consortium for Cepu blockID Nugroho and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/SemarangThe East Java administration will get a bigger share in participating interest compared to neighbor Central Java from the untapped Cepu block, as a result of a meeting between the...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Kiani settlement may take time: Bank Mandiri
Kiani settlement may take time: Bank MandiriRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Mandiri will have to wait some time to recover money owed by troubled pulp producer PT Kiani Kertas, as ongoing negotiations between the company and new investors interested in taking over the company are...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
More subdistricts armed to combat illicit drug trade in Jakarta
More subdistricts armed to combat illicit drug trade in JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs part of its war against drug trafficking in the capital, the Jakarta administration revealed on Tuesday that it would flex its muscles to make more subdistrict offices take active roles in...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/xx/YCARLA
JP/xx/YCARLAArt highlights 2005Carla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaFor the art world 2005 was a year of milestones, one of which no doubt was the 20th anniversary of Edwin Gallery which was celebrated with a major extension of the premises and a memorable exhibition of selected works by artists who...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Targeting imbalance
Targeting imbalanceIn one tsunami-devastated area of Aceh, a visitor asked a medical team, "Where are the midwives?" There were none, while only a few weeks after last December's tragedy, an official with the United Nations Population Fund revealed that at least 800 births were at risk.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Police: Abduction threat by terrorists may be real
Police: Abduction threat by terrorists may be realThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Sutanto is taking seriously the possibility terrorists could kidnap senior government officials or foreigners, as part of a new strategy in the country.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Removing exit tax
Removing exit tax I have a pensioner's visa and am actually a resident of Jimbaran, Bali. I am very keen to let President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono know that, as a retiree living here, I must pay departure tax (fiscal) every time we leave your country for family or medical reasons.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Vietnam soccer players arrested in SEAG scandal
Vietnam soccer players arrested in SEAG scandalAssociated Press, Hanoi Police arrested two members of Vietnam's national soccer team for match-fixing during the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games earlier this month, state media reported on WednesdayVietnam striker Pham Van Quyen and midfielder Le...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Questioning Jamsostek
Questioning JamsostekFrom KompasThe money gathered by PT Jamsostek (state social security provider) belongs to employees/workers and the members of its social security programs. The actual amount of money managed by Jamsostek stands at trillions of rupiah.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Formaldehyde in food causes grave concern in Lampung
Formaldehyde in food causes grave concern in LampungOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA recent report by the Food and Drug Supervision Agency's office in Bandarlampung, Lampung, confirmed people's long-held fears that the salt fish, fresh fish, tofu and noodles sold in traditional...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Jakarta night life recast in silver screen
Jakarta night life recast in silver screenJP/24/GUESSJakarta nightlife to be on silver screenJAKARTA: Jakarta night prowlers take note! A local film company is currently in the production stage of a film based on the hottest-selling book Jakarta Undercover: Sex `n the City, a non- fiction work that...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/xx/YHELLY
JP/xx/YHELLY please check the bold is right, thnksRI 2005 performing arts scene Helly Minarti Contributor/Jakarta Another year has passed for Indonesia's performing arts, but with a staggering rise in poverty and corruption, plus the oil crisis overshadowing the country throughout the year, the...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Indonesia in 2006: The foreign policy challenge.
Indonesia in 2006: The foreign policy challenge. Michael Vatikiotis Singapore The past year has seen Indonesia weather many storms. There cannot be many countries in the world forced to deal with man- made and natural disasters simultaneously.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/YZATNI2/
JP/YZATNI2/Gas-guzzlers and variable engine displacementZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaThis year we saw a new era emerge in the automotive industry. We began the year with engines getting larger and larger. People flocked to dealers to check out the latest SUVs.