Archive: 27 December 2005
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Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/YKLASIK
JP/YKLASIKClassical music scene remains a vibrant niche One among many recommendations issued during the annual meeting of the Youth Music Orchestra (JMI), an international organization that promotes classical music to young people, was that JMI affiliates in member countries should go online to...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Patching up decentralization to boost the service delivery
Patching up decentralization to boost the service delivery Riyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/JakartaThere were many positive changes to local democracy in 2005, especially the direct elections of regional heads, but too often this did not translate into the improved delivery of services.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Aceh twelve months on
Aceh twelve months on Aminah is 44 years old and a widow who lost three children and her husband when the giant tsunami engulfed not only her family and house, but also everything that was life itself. Three children survived, which was indeed a blessing, but also it could be viewed as a burden...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Terrorism in Indonesia
Terrorism in IndonesiaSidney Jones Jakarta 2005 brought a sobering reminder of the lethal power of terrorism: * 6 Indonesians shot as they slept in Ceram, Maluku on May 16; * 22 Indonesians killed by a bomb in a crowded Saturday morning market in Tentena, Central Sulawesi on May 28; * 14...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
World marks tsunami anniversary with prayers
World marks tsunami anniversary with prayersAgencies, Car Nicobar, India/StockholmFamilies of the tsunami victims across the world marked the anniversary of the disaster on Monday with candlelight vigils and somber memorial ceremonies.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
People's hope is but a dream
People's hope is but a dreamFrom Kompas It seems that people have been "hypnotized" by the government's promises. Although it is true that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla have done well to promote peace and clean governance.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Robbers make off with Rp 130m
Robbers make off with Rp 130m JAKARTA: Armed robbers made off on Monday with Rp 130 million (about US$13,200) in cash from the safe of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) in Plumpang, North Jakarta."The security guard was held at gunpoint then bound.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Endy M. Bayuni
Endy M. Bayuni Jakarta This Christmas provided another fine display to the outside world of the religious tolerance that has developed among peoples of different faiths in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Illegal logging: Where do we go from here?
Illegal logging: Where do we go from here? Illegal logging sees no slowing down Stevie Emilia The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed this year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging in the country.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
National shuttlers steal the show at Anaheim worlds
National 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 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, 27 Dec 2005
Chris John stands tall in ring despite outside distractions
Chris John stands tall in ring despite outside distractionsMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Overshadowed by regional rivals Thailand and Philippines at the recent Southeast Asian Games, Indonesia has Chris John to thank as its savior in the professional scene.
Tue, 27 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...
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Prayers mark tsunami anniversary
Prayers mark tsunami anniversaryA'an Suryana and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehTearful mourners gathered here on Monday to offer prayers and lay flowers on the first anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the world's deadliest natural disasters.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Women's studies programs
Women's studies programs We thank you for your report about the 15th anniversary of the University of Indonesia Women's Studies postgraduate program (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 18).While event was ongoing, a rumor emerged that the S2 Gender and Development Program at the University of Hasanuddin...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
C. Java storm damages 39 houses
C. Java storm damages 39 housesThirty-nine houses were damaged in a storm that hit Suruh village in Tasikmadu, Karanganyar regency in Central Java, 25 kilometers east of Surakarta, on Sunday. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Equity investment shines as bonds, mutual funds collapse
Equity investment shines as bonds, mutual funds collapse Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta stock market is in for another shining year this year, hitting record highs along the way, driven in part by the influx of investors from the bond and mutual fund markets as a result of...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
A conversation took place in a modest house, one with unplastered
A conversation took place in a modest house, one with unplastered walls and the exposed roof covered in cobwebs -- in a traditional fisherfolk's village in Labuan, Banten, some five hours drive from Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Minimum wage to be revised
Minimum wage to be revised SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan provincial administration plans to revise the minimum wage for 2006 to reflect the high inflation rate of around 18 percent expected for December.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/ /tni
JP/ /tniWar on terror benefits only TNI, or the nation?Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite the precious little progress the Indonesian Military (TNI) has achieved in the area of internal reform, it has does have something to be proud this year: the lifting of the arms embargo by the...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Government's insensible plan
Government's insensible planFrom Kontan I was deeply astonished to read the news report about the customs laws, in which the government plans to impose a fantastically high tax of 340 percent on the cement products.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
RI, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005
RI, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005 Veeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe year 2005 witnessed immense activity in the relations between two Southeast Asian giants -- Indonesia and Vietnam.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Trends in internal security problems in 2006
Trends in internal security problems in 2006Ikrar Nusa Bhakti Jakarta The year 2005 will end in just a few days. During the year, Indonesia faced quite a number of internal security problems, such as the prolonged communal conflicts in Poso and Palu in Central Sulawesi, the terrorist attacks in...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
'Fight terrorism with education!'
'Fight terrorism with education!'Members of some Muslim organizations helped provide security at churches in the capital and surrounding towns during the Christmas celebrations. The participation of these groups in guarding churches and other places used for Christmas services has raised hopes of...
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, December 28, 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, 27 Dec 2005
Wynne helps RI women players court triumph in Angie's absence
Wynne helps RI women players court triumph in Angie's absenceBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With national number one women's player Angelique "Angie" Widjaja waylaid by injury for the whole year, no great shakes were expected from the country's tennis scene.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 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, 27 Dec 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 27, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Drama7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asik-asik9:30 Health and Prayer10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Tae kwon do streamlines elite training program
Tae kwon do streamlines elite training programMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After returning with a single gold from December's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian Taekwondo Association (TI) has slashed the number of athletes in its elite training program and is recruiting a...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Angkasa Pura seeks funding for expansion in Soekarno-Hatta airport
Angkasa Pura seeks funding for expansion in Soekarno-Hatta airportThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II is seeking some Rp 3.5 trillion (US$353 million) to fund the expansion of the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport to accommodate a projected rise in the number of...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Textile sector faces multifarious problems
Textile sector faces multifarious problemsAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe already-ailing Indonesian textile sector had the ladder kicked away from it this year.Early in 2005 it was charged with being ill-prepared to face the termination of the Multi Fabric Agreement (MFA), which 20...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Roots of conflict and peace agendas in Papua
Roots of conflict and peace agendas in PapuaMuridan S. Widjojo Jakarta The meeting between Vice President Jusuf Kalla, flanked by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo AS, Minister of Home Affairs Mohammad Ma'ruf and Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Prospects for 2006
Prospects for 2006Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta I was not a supporter of Susilo Bamang Yudhoyono (SBY) during the presidential election campaign, because I thought that he would not be a decisive leader. However, now I have to admit, that while not a perfect and decisive leader, he has shown more...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Citigroup offers internships
Citigroup offers internships JAKARTA: The Sampoerna Foundation (SF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Citigroup Indonesia to give the foundation's scholarship students internship opportunities at Citigroup.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Tsunami baby turns one, but no party
Tsunami baby turns one, but no partyA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehMuhammad Rizal, who goes by the nickname Muhammad Tsunami, slept through most of his first birthday in his cradle in a small room of the temporary barracks in Lambaro Siron area, Aceh Besar regency, Aceh.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Lawmakers admit to 'fruitless' trip
Lawmakers admit to 'fruitless' tripThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLegislators just back from Egypt have conceded that they accomplished little, blaming technical glitches and erratic changes in schedule for the costly but ineffective trip.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
1. DRILL: 1 x 32
1. DRILL: 1 x 32 Early warning system tested in Padang 2. BABY: 1 X 32 Tsunami baby turns one, but no party 3. NANI: 1 X 56 'I long to see Aceh as beautiful as it was before disaster'
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Removing the confusion
Removing the confusionChief economics minister Boediono was right to jump in and correct a statement last week by State Minister for Development Planning Paskah Suzetta, about the government's "plan" to seek foreign debt rescheduling in 2006.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Investment climate still walking a tightrope
Investment climate still walking a tightropeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Philip Morris buys Sampoerna for US$5.2 billion." If there was one sentence that could summarize Indonesia's investment sector in 2005, that could well be it. The U.S.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 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, 27 Dec 2005
1. Storm wrecks havoc in Central Java Page 3
1. Storm wrecks havoc in Central Java Page 32. Shaq gets bragging rights over Bryant Page 53. Year-enders: Sport and Business Page 13-20
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Hercules may get 5 years in jail
Hercules may get 5 years in jail JAKARTA: Hercules and six other men -- whose gang attacked the office of Indo Pos daily on Dec. 20 -- could face a minimum sentence of five years and five months in prison under Criminal Code No. 170 Article 1 on public order offenses.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, December 28, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Dialogue: Showbiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Timor Leste's past: Let it be or bare it all?
Timor Leste's past: Let it be or bare it all? John McBeth The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore It was five years ago. Sitting at the kitchen table in a small, nondescript house on Dili's sun-baked foreshore, the soon- to-be president of Timor Leste was talking about the future.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
City plans to provide buses for schoolkids
City plans to provide buses for schoolkidsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news has been proclaimed for students here, who often find it difficult to catch public buses, because the Jakarta administration has announced a new school bus system, free of charge for next year.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Weaker trade prospects for 2006: Is oil to be blamed?
Weaker trade prospects for 2006: Is oil to be blamed? Puspa Delima Amri Jakarta Reading the performance of the Indonesian economy this year can be compared to a parent's reaction when the children bring home a fantastic mid-year report card: A mixture of pride, optimism and also anxiety.
Tue, 27 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...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Stocks shine as mutual funds collapse
Stocks shine as mutual funds collapseRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta stock market is in for another shining year this year, hitting record highs along the way, driven in part by the influx of investors from the bond and mutual fund markets as a result of their declining yield...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Year-end special edition
Year-end special edition The business and sports sectors -- the subjects of today's special section for 2005 -- experienced a few highs and more than their fair share of lows during the past year.In business, the hard-gained macroeconomic stability after the turmoil of recent years came under...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Government's insensible plan
Government's insensible planFrom Kontan I was deeply astonished to read the news report about the customs laws, in which the government plans to impose a fantastically high tax of 340 percent on the cement products.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
2005: A year of no clean air to breath
2005: A year of no clean air to breath Tb. Arie Rukmantara The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesians in many parts of the country were still unable to enjoy clean air this year due to chronic pollution. Choking haze from the annual forest fires in Sumatra earlier this year covered most of the region's...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Religious freedom: Quo vadis?
Religious freedom: Quo vadis?Franz Magnis-Suseno SJ Jakarta 2005 has been a bad year for religious freedom in Indonesia. More regencies introduced regulations based on religious law, thereby disregarding the legislation that stipulates that religious matters are the exclusive prerogative of the...
Tue, 27 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...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Community overcomes problems by working together
Community overcomes problems by working togetherEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith a tap water crisis looming, millions of residents in the crowded and chaotic capital have reason for concern.But not Ramelan, 66, and his wife, Saminem, 57, and 23 other families who live on the tiny and...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Land tenure reform proposed to save community forests
Land tenure reform proposed to save community forestsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sumbanese winner of the Kalpataru award, Katrina Koni Kii, has more than seven small green hills surrounding her modest house in North Wejewa, West Sumba, where she grows various crops and plants, including...
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Muslims, minorities, and the state in Indonesia
Muslims, minorities, and the state in IndonesiaMuhamad Ali Manoa, Honolulu Indonesian Islam will remain moderate and tolerant by and large, but problems and challenges will continue to exist. The future of Indonesia depends on the ways in which the government and various Muslim groups actually act...
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
'I long to see Aceh as beautiful as it was before the disaster'
'I long to see Aceh as beautiful as it was before the disaster'Nani Afrida, Special to The Seattle TimesIt has been one year since the tsunami devastated Aceh. What Aceh looked and felt like when the tsunami struck, and the panic of the people around me are still fresh in my mind.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
SBY urged to name members of KKR
SBY urged to name members of KKRJAKARTA: A human rights group said on Monday President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must immediately select the 21 members of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR), pointing out the government already missed a deadline for naming members.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Sharia banking to grow up to 50% in 2006: BI
Sharia banking to grow up to 50% in 2006: BIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSharia banking, which is based on Islamic law, will expand by up to 50 percent next year in the world's largest Moslem country on an improving economy and the implementation of a new system, a senior central bank official says.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/ /NAJIB
JP/ /NAJIBIndonesia Outlook 2006 (Religion) Competition between Liberal and Conservative Group to Change the Very Face of Islam in IndonesiaAhmad Najib Burhani Jakarta The year 2005 saw numerous disputes between conservative Muslims and liberal Muslims to change the face of Islam in Indonesia.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Sixty years after independence, Indonesia is still struggling to
Sixty years after independence, Indonesia is still struggling to provide primary and secondary educations for its school-age children, lagging far behind other neighboring countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Draft law on cybercrime hung despite rising scams
Draft law on cybercrime hung despite rising scamsAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCybercriminals can rest easy in the knowledge they will not have to spend a maximum of 10 years in jail or pay a fine of as much as Rp 2 billion (some US$200,000). At least for another three months.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
1. Cutline (1x27)
1. Cutline (1x27) C. Java storm damages 39 houses 2. Survivor (1x48) Child tsunami survivors hope for better future 3. Egypt (2x18) Lawmakers admit to 'fruitless' trip 4. DAU (1x24) Said Agil testifies in court
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
The fall of the Soeharto regime also saw economists lose their
The fall of the Soeharto regime also saw economists lose their traditional tools to analyze the economy. Under the centralized New Order system these were the causal relations between the creation of economic policy and interest groups.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Investment climate still walking a tightrope
Investment climate still walking a tightrope Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/Jakarta"Philip Morris buys Sampoerna for US$5.2 billion."If there was one sentence that could summarize Indonesia's investment sector in 2005, that could well be it. The U.S.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
1. PURA (2 x 34)
1. PURA (2 x 34)Angkasa Pura seeks funding for expansion in Soekarno-Hatta airport
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Greater self-confidence and the need for
Greater self-confidence and the need for cogent foreign policy approach: Outlook for 2006Bantarto Bandoro Jakarta A free and active (proactive) foreign policy has characterized Indonesia since its independence. This basic policy has shown a remarkable degree of resilience and adaptability.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Asia's year of living tenuously
Asia's year of living tenuously If the human spirit could be flattened as easily as a fishing village, there would be only loss from events such as those we have seen this past year.But in Asia's year of living tenuously, what is amazing is the extent to which lives, and livelihoods, have resumed,...
Tue, 27 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...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Economy in Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finale
Economy in Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finalePrimastuti 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/4/year
JP/4/yearEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaAlthough the police institution in the country remains a target of public criticism, mainly over the lack of professionalism and skill, it does deserve some praise for the efforts in combating terrorism and curbing illegal drug distribution in the...
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Islam radicalism and national security
Islam radicalism and national securitySutanto Jakarta Although radicalism is alien to the character of various religions in Indonesia, practices of radicalism are not alien in Indonesia's history. In terms of national security strategies, there were occasions in which the country's national...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
People's hope is but a dream
People's hope is but a dreamFrom Kompas It seems that people have been "hypnotized" by the government's promises. Although it is true that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla have done well to promote peace and clean governance.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
P.4
P.4 1. Bus -- 4 x 14 City plans to provide buses for schoolkids 2. Water -- 1 x 36 Water customers to get complaint center 3. Kota -- 1 x 36 Old city to get face-lift next year 4. Speaks -- 1 x 30 'Fight terrorism with education!"
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Indonesia's economic challenges
Indonesia's economic challengesStephen Schwartz Jakarta Judging by the stock and foreign exchange markets over the past few weeks, the coming of the New Year and a recent cabinet reshuffle have brought fresh hope to Indonesian market-watchers that macroeconomic stability will endure, and that...
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Christians in Ambon visit graves
Christians in Ambon visit gravesM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonIn the six years since the sectarian conflict broke out in Ambon, Maluku province, in 1999, the members of the Lopulalan family have never paid a visit to the grave of their mother, Wihelmina Lopulalan, who is buried in a Muslim...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Indonesian politics in 2006
Indonesian politics in 2006Rizal Sukma Jakarta As Indonesia enters 2006, the general political outlook presents a rather positive picture. There are strong grounds to believe that national politics will be characterized more by continuity than by change.
Tue, 27 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...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Early warning system tested in Padang
Early warning system tested in PadangSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangSome 5,000 residents in West Sumatra capital city of Padang left their belongings and houses behind them in the coastal areas of Ulakkarang and Purus, spilling onto the streets and heading to higher ground some three...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
RI-Singapore ties growing stronger despite hiccups
RI-Singapore ties growing stronger despite hiccupsAdianto P Simamora The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite the changes in leadership in Indonesia and its tiny neighbor Singapore, relations between both countries have remained good and cordial in 2005.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
2005: Yet another year of ad hoc measures
2005: Yet another year of ad hoc measuresLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFrom elementary school on, students have the postulate drummed into them that Indonesia is rich in natural resources, including abundant oil and gas, to be used for the greater good of all.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/yearend/PAPUA
JP/yearend/PAPUASpecial autonomy implementation in Papua treading water A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post/JakartaFour years after special autonomy legislation came into effect in Papua, it has been called a failure for not living up to the expectations of the people.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Illegal fishing costs RI Rp 20t
Illegal fishing costs RI Rp 20tTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government said on Monday it had managed to keep state losses from illegal fishing at Rp 20 trillion (US1.9 million), with monitoring saving Rp 501 billion in further losses.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Water consumers to get complaint center
Water consumers to get complaint centerBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResponding to public complaints about the quality of tap water in the capital, the Indonesian Consumers Organization (YLKI) has set up a center for dissatisfied water utility companies.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Bill Gates and the strengthening of CSR
Bill Gates and the strengthening of CSRRochman Achwan, Jakarta For the past decade or so, Corporate Social Responsibility, (CSR), has been a hotly contested topic.Arguments for and against CSR strike at the core of what business is; whether it integrates social and political demands or sticks to...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Old city to get face-lift next year
Old city to get face-lift next yearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter years of little or no progress in reviving the historic downtown area of Kota, West Jakarta, Governor Sutiyoso's administration plans to take major steps toward developing the area in 2006.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
The only way is up after sad SEA Games debacle
The only way is up after sad SEA Games debacleBruce 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Reform in tax regime not going anywhere
Reform in tax regime not going anywhereRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRising public expectation over a substantial reform in the country's tax regime seems to be fading away now as vested interests within the Ministry of Finance's Directorate General of Taxation have stalled the...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
People's hope is but a dream
People's hope is but a dreamFrom Kompas It seems that people have been "hypnotized" by the government's promises. Although it is true that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla have done well to promote peace and clean governance.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Child tsunami survivors hope for better future
Child tsunami survivors hope for better futureApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanTsunami survivor Muzakir still hopes for a better future one year after the tsunami killed his father and separated him from his mother and two siblings.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Broadway comes to Jakarta for two-date show
Broadway comes to Jakarta for two-date showM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta You do not have to spend a small fortune flying all the way to the Big Apple for a Broadway theater show after all.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
National soccer promises much, but can't quite deliver
National soccer promises much, but can't quite deliverMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The expectations from the national soccer team's promising start to the year in the Tiger Cup had fizzled by the end of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in December.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
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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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Set minimum wages fairly: Minister
Set minimum wages fairly: MinisterRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta PostMinister of Manpower and Transmigration Erman Suparno has called on his regional counterparts to remain neutral in negotiations with employers and workers in setting regional minimum wages.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
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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.
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
No great expectations in sports for 2006
No great expectations in sports for 2006Bruce Emond Jakarta The sports year is scheduled to get off to a blazing start in January when the A1 motor racing competition stops by Sentul, Bogor.Hopefully, it will go off with a roar and not a sputter: There have been questions about the preparedness of...
Tue, 27 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.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia Azyumardi Azra Jakarta The root causes of radicalism among Muslims in modern times are very complex. This complexity has become even greater lately because of the numerous driving factors that are working to influence the socio-historical course of Muslim...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Said Agil testifies in court
Said Agil testifies in courtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe former minister of religion admitted in court that a number haj pilgrimage accounts had not been properly accounted for, particularly those that provided funding for House of Representative members' haj trips.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
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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.
Tue, 27 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...
Tue, 27 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...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Chris John stands tall in ring amid outside distractions
Chris John stands tall in ring amid outside distractionsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Overshadowed by regional rivals Thailand and Philippines at the recent Southeast Asian Games, Indonesia has Chris John to thank as its savior in the professional scene.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Best IT brains take flight for more money
Best IT brains take flight for more moneyAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA conversation took place in a modest house, one with unplastered walls and the exposed roof covered in cobwebs -- in a traditional fisherfolk's village in Labuan, Banten, some five hours drive from Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
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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.