Archive: 28 December 2005
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Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Longtime records fall at club championships
Longtime records fall at club championshipsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A slew of enduring age-group records fell on the first day of the 27th Swimming Clubs Championship on Tuesday, with officials saying it may mark a revival in national swimming.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Hunger in Yahukimo
Hunger in YahukimoFrom KompasAfter the previous cases of hunger and malnutrition in West and East Nusa Tenggara, there have been reports that at least 50 people have died of hunger and 112 others are suffering from famine-related diseases in Yahukimo regency, Papua.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Sect followers get day in court
Sect followers get day in court PALU, Central Sulawesi: Prosecutors are preparing multiple charges against 11 followers of the Madi Islamic sect in Central Sulawesi for allegedly attacking police during a raid by the officers in October.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Xanana says refugees can opt to return home
Xanana says refugees can opt to return homeYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangTimor Leste President Xanana Gusmao said on Tuesday that refugees from his country now living in East Nusa Tenggara province would be welcome to return home."It's up to the people to make the best decision.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
3,000 police officials, diplomats
3,000 police officials, diplomatsAbdul Khalik and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs a response to a warning by the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) that terrorist groups might shift targets to high-ranking officials and foreign diplomats, Jakarta Police have deployed 3,000...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
1. FOOD -- 3x12
1. FOOD -- 3x12 Officials warn of chemicals in local food 2. APPROVE -- 1x32 Council to endorse Rp 17t budget 3. BOGOR -- 1x36 Bogor wants to eschew dirty city label 4. DRUGS -- 2x27 Navy officer nabbed for drug dealing, illegal gun ownership 5.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
RI foreign policy a case of style over substance
RI foreign policy a case of style over substanceMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf ever there was a time for Indonesia to have a banner year in foreign affairs, it was 2005.All the elements were in place: A newly elected president who emerged as a poster boy for emerging...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 29, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 29, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Photo by Natisa Jones at Three Monkeys Cuisine and Art Cafe, Jl. Monkey Forest, Ubud, until Jan. 22 * Fine Arts Beauty for Peace by Joni K. Soaloon, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Jan.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
BI chief to end up as highest paid official
BI chief to end up as highest paid officialTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Bank Indonesia (BI) board of governors will become the highest paid state officials in the country, with its top chief expecting to bring home at least Rp 141.32 million (US$14,420) per month.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Siemens, Lilama sign $212m deal
Siemens, Lilama sign $212m deal HANOI: German engineering giant Siemens has signed a contract worth more than US$212 million to provide equipment for a gas power plant in southern Vietnam, an official said on Tuesday.Under the contract signed with Vietnam's Machinery Installation Corp.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Council to endorse Rp 17t budget
Council to endorse Rp 17t budgetBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter two weeks of delays due to tough deliberations over the city administration's big spending earmarked in the 2006 budget, the City Council is ready to pass the draft budget on Wednesday nearly unchanged.Totaling Rp 17.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
CD;
CD;1. BI chief becomes highest-paid official Page 32. Stackhouse keeps Mavericks moving Page 53. Year-enders: World scene 2005 Pages 13-20
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
'Bajaj' to have total make over
'Bajaj' to have total make over JAKARTA: An object of resentment as it often seen as a source of sound and air pollution in the capital, the three- wheeled diesel-fueled bajaj will soon be modernized.An official of Jakarta's Association of Public Transportation Owners (Organda DKI), Jauhari...
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
RI-S'pore ties growing stronger despite hiccups
RI-S'pore 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.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Bakrie unit secures pipe deal from PGN
Bakrie unit secures pipe deal from PGNPT Bakrie & Brothers, a diversified group with companies in the infrastructure, plantation, property and telecommunications sectors, announced on Tuesday that its unit and partner had sealed a contract worth Rp 374 billion (US$38.1 million).
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
TV Program: Thursday, December 29, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, December 29, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Drama8:30 Music9:30 Profile of Farmers 10:00 Talk Show: Wira Usaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Nias reconstruction work criticized
Nias reconstruction work criticizedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThe Nias regency administration lashed out at the Aceh-Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Agency on Tuesday for the lack of progress in rebuilding the earthquake and tsunami-ravaged island.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
JP/9/SASKIA
JP/9/SASKIASunaryo Sakia struggles to preserve Surabaya-style 'ludruk' Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaSunaryo Sakia, 49, the leader of Irama Budaya Surabaya -- a ludruk art group, an indigenous East Java folk drama featuring an all-male cast -- was hanging his head as the day-long heavy...
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt pushes to focus on real sector
Govt pushes to focus on real sectorAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAside from addressing the chronic problems of the high-cost economy, the government needs to balance its focus on macroeconomy with efforts to prioritize the real sector next year if it wants to reduce unemployment, a...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt must think twice in plantation plan
Govt must think twice in plantation planAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTransparency and public consultation on the details of the project are needed before the government carries out any plan to create a vast oil palm plantation along the Indonesian-Malaysian border in Borneo, an NGO...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Soldier gets 6 years for killing civilian
Soldier gets 6 years for killing civilianNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraThe Jayapura Military Court on Tuesday sentenced a soldier to six years in jail for killing a civilian in Papua. The soldier was also dishonorably discharged from the Army.Presiding judge Maj. Sutrisno said Pvt.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
SPOTLIGHT -- TNT SPECIAL SERVICES
SPOTLIGHT -- TNT SPECIAL SERVICESFor Spotlight: Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005 TNT SPECIAL SERVICES: TNT Express launches "Special Services" in Indonesia to provide services that are specifically tailored to satisfy our customers' needs.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
ASEAN and Myanmar
ASEAN and Myanmar What has compelled this uncharacteristic bluntness (from ASEAN) is that Myanmar's domestic arrangements may impinge on the effectiveness of the (ASEAN) group. In particular, an ambitious plan to create a single market could be hampered by Myanmar's internal politics.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Bogor wants to eschew dirty city label
Bogor wants to eschew dirty city labelTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThreatened with the title of dirtiest city in next year's Adipura city cleanliness awards, the Bogor municipality says it will mobilize 1,100 sanitation officers to clean up various spots in the city.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Relations between RI and India strengthen in 2005
Relations between RI and India strengthen in 2005Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous state, and India -- the world's second most populous nation -- have maintained close relations since they threw off the yoke of colonialism in the mid-1940s.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
What political economy?
What political economy?Meuthia Ganie-Rochman, Jakarta 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Society and tolerance
Society and tolerance Several articles in The Jakarta Post have referred to the need to refute proponents of terrorism such as Imam Samudra.One proposal is to ban Imam Samudra's book. This is impractical since people will inevitably encounter similar ideas "underground" and the sense of persecution...
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
BI sees year-on-year inflation at 18%
BI sees year-on-year inflation at 18%The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia sees on-year December inflation staying at 18 percent with carry-over inflationary pressure from the recent fuel price increases and public spending during the Muslim holiday period as likely to abate within the month.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt experts more from summit II
Govt experts more from summit IIMustaqim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a fairly dismal result from the last Infrastructure Summit 11 months ago, the government is upbeat about its second edition of the summit -- scheduled for February -- due to the more comprehensive nature of the projects on...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Another BI regulation fails the market test
Another BI regulation fails the market testJohn 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.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
PBR factions agree to reunite
PBR factions agree to reunite JAKARTA: The Reform Star Party (PBR) has ended its internal rift during a meeting mediated by Aksa Mahmud, a deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) who is also a Golkar Party member.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Ex-rebels disband armed wing
Ex-rebels disband armed wingA'an Suryana and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe Free Aceh Movement (GAM) announced the dissolution of its military wing here on Tuesday in another move to achieve long- lasting peace in the tsunami-ravaged province.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
President approves redeployment of troops to Aceh
President approves redeployment of troops to AcehA'an Suryana and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehIgnoring mounting criticism, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has approved a plan for the Indonesian Military to deploy troops to help speed up post-tsunami recovery programs in Aceh.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Officials warn of chemicals in local food
Officials warn of chemicals in local foodTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBeware of what you eat, for in that appetizing bowl of chicken noodles there may lurk chemical substances fit only for fertilizer, furniture or corpses.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 27, 2005:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 27, 2005: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Children after the tsunami
Children after the tsunamiRina Jimenez-David, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network/Manila For years and maybe decades to come, Dec. 26 will always be remembered the world over for the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people in an arc of destruction that...
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
1. CHINA: 1 X 32
1. CHINA: 1 X 32 China economic growth comes at a price 2. TNI: 3 X 15 President approves redeployment of troops to Aceh 3. TRIAL: 1 X 36 Pinochet loses appeal in rights charges 4. PACKER: 1 X 32 World Series Cricket pioneer dies
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt backs alternative energy use
Govt backs alternative energy useTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn response to an energy crisis caused by soaring global oil prices, the government is rushing to issue three regulations to promote the development of alternative forms of energy.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
'Hopefully religious harmony will return'
'Hopefully religious harmony will return'With the forced closure this year of some places of worship in the country causing public concern, the provision of extra security at churches at Christmas time by Muslim organizations has raised hopes of religious tolerance.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Waiting for justice for Munir's murderers
Waiting for justice for Munir's murderersPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is perhaps appropriate that the verdict in the Munir murder case comes just as the year 2005 draws to a close. The fact that Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto' sentence of 14 years for the cold blooded and cowardly...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Indonesia, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005
Indonesia, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe year 2005 witnessed immense activity in the relations between two Southeast Asian giants -- Indonesia and Vietnam.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
On Kuta Beach
On Kuta Beach I refer to the letter by Horst Geerken in The Jakarta Post, Dec. 20, titled Filth and sloth on Kuta Beach. He said that many tourists in Kuta are complaining about the "unbearable" situation.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Humankind united to help tsunami victims
Humankind united to help tsunami victimsIt is now one year since a massive magnitude-9.0 earthquake and deadly tidal waves devastated certain coastal regions of the northern Indian Ocean region, including Aceh province and Nias island in Indonesia, killing more than 220,000 people in a dozen...
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Navy officer nabbed for drug dealing, illegal gun ownership
Navy officer nabbed for drug dealing, illegal gun ownershipAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police have arrested a Navy officer on charges of drug dealing and illegal gun possession.The suspect was arrested on Tuesday in his apartment in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, along with three...
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Year-end Special Edition
Year-end Special EditionThe year 2005 began with a massive relief operation in the countries around the Indian Ocean, which was devastated by a deadly tsunami that killed over 220,000 people and made hundreds of thousands homeless. Indonesia was the worst hit by the tsunami.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt to award Pertamina one-year PSO deal
Govt to award Pertamina one-year PSO dealLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCiting a lack of readiness on the part of new players in the fuel retail business, the government says it will give state oil and gas company PT Pertamina a contract to distribute subsidized fuel across the archipelago...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Two relatives killed in fire
Two relatives killed in fire JAKARTA: Two relatives of the owner of an auto repair shop on Jl. Pahlawan Revolusi, Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta, died in a fire at the three-story shop early on Tuesday.According to firefighters, who were able to extinguish the fire about three hours after it started at...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Rupiah Rates Dec. 27
Rupiah Rates Dec. 27 Banknote Rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,527.96 6,795.13 Brunei dollar 1 6,195.62 5,593.88 Canadian dollar 1 8,844.44 7,984.42 Swiss franc 1 7,856.49 7,093.95 Danish krone 1 1,638.91 1,479.48 Euro 1 12,226.87 11,038.00 Poundsterling 1 17,876.71 16,139.
Wed, 28 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...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
PSMS Medan letting Chilean Eduardo go
PSMS Medan letting Chilean Eduardo go MEDAN: PSMS Medan will not renew the contract of Chilean Luis Eduardo for the Indonesian League soccer competition starting on Jan. 14, an official said on Tuesday.PSMS general secretary H.
Wed, 28 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.