Archive: 3 December 2005
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Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 21:50 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Kuku, i dunno about the effect of 2nd Bali Blast..but i think it 's worth if buy land in Jimbaran area.. i know the broke, the notary should be contacted. How come u can buy land ? u r foreigner.. unless u have indo wife and she has pre marriage agreement with u
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 21:46 WIB
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
slop of merapi ? hm, u really need a business consultant before do invest in property LOL
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia
Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia Pradono Handojo, Jakarta After cancer diagnosis, being told the high cost of cancer drugs comes as a second blow. For those 14 to 15 million civil servants who have health insurance, cancer is more of a health than a financial issue. But for the rest of the population, with an average income of less than US$150 per household, the cost of drugs may inform decisions about cancer treatment.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Man nabbed with 24 women
Man nabbed with 24 women M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon Ambon Police arrested on Thursday night a Malaysian national for his alleged role in human trafficking. The Malaysian national, Risqy Rajaquruqman, was apprehended while escorting 24 women set to work in Malaysia. The arrest took place aboard commercial ship Lambelu, which was to have transported the woman from an Ambon seaport to Tanjung Pinang seaport near the Malaysian border.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Broadcasting regulations violate Constitution, rights
Broadcasting regulations violate Constitution, rights Abdullah Alamudi Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has turned the clock back more than 40 years to the time when the late President Sukarno, during the height of his Ganyang (Crush) Malaysia Campaign in 1963, orally banned Indonesians from listening to western broadcasts. Susilo went even further.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo to issue bond for expansion, 3G
Excelcomindo to issue bond for expansion, 3G The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's third-largest cellular firm PT Excelcomindo Pratama will issue U.S. dollar-denominated bonds worth US$250 million, as part of its planned $400 million of new debts before mid next year, in a bid to widen its services.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to seek bids for gas pipelines next week
Govt to seek bids for gas pipelines next week Grace Nirang, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia, the world's largest liquefied natural gas seller, will next week seek bids to build pipelines linking the island of Kalimantan to Java, ignoring a study showing the project is uneconomical. State downstream oil industry regulator BPHilir Migas has been tasked with preparing a tender to build the 1,227 kilometers of pipelines, said Tubagus Haryono, its chairman.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia: Health or wealth?
Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia: Health or wealth? Pradono Handojo Jakarta After cancer diagnosis, being told the high cost of cancer drugs comes as a second blow. For those 14 to 15 million civil servants who have health insurance, cancer is more of a health than a financial issue. But for the rest of the population, with an average income of less than US$150 per household, the cost of drugs may inform decisions about cancer treatment.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fourplay's Bob James to perform in three cities
Fourplay's Bob James to perform in three cities Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Smooth jazz maestro Bob James is scheduled to perform in three major cities in Indonesia from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 in a concert that will also feature another Fourplay member, bassist Nathan East, and seasoned Indonesian pianist Idang Rasjidi. Bob James will play with Asianergy band members, guitarist Jack Lee and percussionist Lewis Pragasam.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lombok teachers on strike over compulsory 'alms'
Lombok teachers on strike over compulsory 'alms' Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Mataram Thousands of teachers in East Lombok regency have been on strike since Thursday to protest against the implementation of a bylaw passed two years ago requiring compulsory deductions from their salaries, ostensibly for charitable purposes. The strike has closed 400 schools ranging from the elementary to high school levels.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI important to LG's investment map
RI important to LG's investment map With its vast population, Indonesia remains an important investment destination for many of the world's business giants, although poor infrastructure in many parts of the country still poses a major problem. LG Electronics, the Korean electronics giant, considers Indonesia one of the most important countries on its overseas investment map.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Why economics will top agenda
Why economics will top agenda Denis Hew and Rahul Sen The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore At a recent seminar held here to discuss the East Asia Summit (EAS), it was reported that economics is unlikely to be the main issue at its inaugural meeting, to be held in Kuala Lumpur next month. The summit will bring together the ASEAN+3 countries (the 10 member countries plus China, Japan and South Korea), India, Australia and New Zealand.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Experts call on govt to adopt dual citizenship
Experts call on govt to adopt dual citizenship Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Karin Sukarya, the wife of an Indonesian diplomat who has been living here for decades, will never be able to pass on her property inheritance to her children. Not because she can't afford it, but because she is a German citizen. "As a foreigner, I'm not allowed to own a single property here.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. England face tough battle against Pakistan Page 11
1. England face tough battle against Pakistan Page 11 2. Excelcomindo to issue $250 million bond Page 13 3. Aussies bid to get a slice of tempeh market Page 19
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
GAM to refrain from celebrating anniversary
GAM to refrain from celebrating anniversary Nani Afrida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Former Aceh rebels have decided against celebrating the 29nd anniversary of their movement on Sunday to show their commitment to promoting peace in the province. Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders came to the decision in Banda Aceh on Friday following recommendations from the government and the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM).
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. GAM -- 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)
1. GAM -- 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18) GAM to refrain from celebrating anniversary 2. KPU -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32) KPU treasurer sentenced to four years in prison for graft 3. Lombok -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24) Lombok teachers on strike over compulsory 'alms' 4. Papua -- 36 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x54) Protests increase against heavy military presence in Papua -- 5. Photos and oddworld
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
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An uphill battle against AIDS in Indonesia Thang D. Nguyen Jakarta 2. Cgnews -- Women crucial in better East-West relations 1 x 30 Women crucial for East-West ties Jason Erb and Noha Bakr Common Ground News Service -- Partners in Humanity Amman 3. Pro -- The soft underbelly of China's growth 1 x 30 The soft underbelly of China's growth Jun Zhang Project Syndicate
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gamblers publicly caned in Aceh
Gamblers publicly caned in Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Large crowds gathered on Friday in Banda Aceh and Pidie to watch tsunami survivors publicly caned for gambling. It was the eighth time this year convicted gamblers have been publicly caned in Aceh, under the sharia law implemented in the province two years ago. The first public caning took place in Bireuen regency in June this year. Six men who have been living in the Lhong Raya center for displaced persons since the Dec.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 5, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 5, 2005 Exhibitions * 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. 31 * Painting by MK. Lesmana, Gallery Cipta, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 6 * Documentation Saint-John Perse at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Dec.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors to take over markup case
Prosecutors to take over markup case JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office will take over a case from the police that involves the alleged markup in the purchase of two helicopters handled by Soeripto, a member of the House of Representatives from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS).
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
[i]Our reporter Hendarsyah Tarmizi, along with other nine Indonesian
Our reporter Hendarsyah Tarmizi, along with other nine Indonesian journalists, visited South Korea recently at the invitation of LG Electronics. Below are his stories about the company's business vision and production activities. In the advertising world, slogans remain an important tool to capture the attention of the people and hook them to become your customers.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Quality Family Planning Conference
Quality Family Planning Conference Highlights Importance of Partnership Ensuring that Indonesian couples have access to quality family planning services is the subject of a three-day conference starting in Medan on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
'School facilities need improvement'
'School facilities need improvement' The city administration is aiming to provide free education for elementary and junior high students in the capital by 2006 and for that purpose it aims to increase school subsidies. The Jakarta Post asked some residents for their opinions on the issue. Andriana Adinegara, 30, works as a claims assistant at PT ACE INA Insurance in South Jakarta. He lives in Jatibening, Bekasi: In principle, this is a good idea in order to produce bright youngsters.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia may raise key rate again to stem soaring inflation
Bank Indonesia may raise key rate again to stem soaring inflation Bloomberg, Jakarta/Singapore Indonesia's central bank may raise its benchmark interest rate by a percentage point, its sixth increase in four months, after a report showed inflation jumped to a six-year high in November for the second month. Bank Indonesia may raise the BI rate, a reference for bill sales, to 13.25 percent from 12.25 percent, according to the median forecast of 10 economists in a Bloomberg survey.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aqua's delisting plan turned down
Aqua's delisting plan turned down The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After holding its second extraordinary shareholders' meeting this year, bottled water producer Aqua Golden Mississippi once again failed to gain approval for its plan to delist from the Jakarta capital market. "Our second extraordinary meeting failed to reach the minimum number of shareholders' required to reach a decision," corporate secretary Yanie Setionegoro said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sandow's gold gives RI hopes a lift
Sandow's gold gives RI hopes a lift Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Cebu City, Cebu Sandow Waldemar Nasution delivered one gold in the weightlifting competition in the 2005 Southeast (SEA) Games, keeping the national team on target to meet its target of three gold. Sandow recorded a total lift of 334 kilograms in the men's under 85 kilograms to finish first, followed by Thailand's Kraisorn Dadtuyawat with 317 kilograms and Vietnamese Luu Van Thang with 307 kilograms.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Little gold glitters for Indonesia on day six
Little gold glitters for Indonesia on day six Musthofid, The Jakarta Post/Manila With only five gold to show from its 34 events on Friday, Indonesia looked increasingly certain to suffer the humiliation of finishing outside the top three in the overall medal standings at this year's Games.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
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1 x 38 Two men linked with past conflict in Poso JP/4/LAW 3 x 15 Government told to adopt dual citizenship JP/4/kerosene 1 x 35 New evidence found on kerosene surcharge JP/4/LEPROSY 1 x 35 WHO urges RI to fight leprosy in provinces or RI urged to fight leprosy in provinces
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
18 arrested over political riot
18 arrested over political riot JAKARTA: Police said on Friday that they had arrested a total of 18 people allegedly involved in a violent clash prior to last month's regency election in Nias, North Sumatra. The suspects were accused of instigating the Nov. 28 attack on the Teluk Dalam district head's office, National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Aryanto Boedihardjo told the press here on Friday.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Standings on Friday after 259 of 439 medal events at the 23rd
Standings on Friday after 259 of 439 medal events at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games. Nation G S B Tot Philippines 69 50 55 174 Vietnam 47 46 53 146 Thailand 45 53 67 165 Malaysia 37 28 33 98 Indonesia 29 40 51 120 Singapore 23 19 31 73 Myanmar 11 13 30 54 Laos 1 3 5 9 Brunei 0 2 2 4 Cambodia 0 0 4 4 East Timor 0 0 0 0
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Blame game begins for SEAG defeat
Blame game begins for SEAG defeat Musthofid and Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Another day, another loss, another beating for national sports pride. The national under 23 men's soccer team fell in the semifinals on Friday, outclassed in a 1-3 defeat by reigning champion Thailand in Bacolod City at the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPU treasurer sentenced to four years in prison for graft
KPU treasurer sentenced to four years in prison for graft The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Anticorruption Court sentenced General Elections Commission (KPU) treasurer Hamdani Amin to four years in prison for graft on Friday, making him the third official of the poll body sent to jail so far for the collective crime.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
City ponders swapping yet another school for property from private firm
City ponders swapping yet another school for property from private firm Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Junior high school No. 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, was swapped away by the city administration to a private company, and now parents are fighting to save a junior high school in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, from sharing the same fate. Parents of students of junior high school No.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/SOYBN1
JP/19/SOYBN1 Aussies bid to get a slice of the tempe market Duncan Graham Contributor/Surabaya Next time you sit down to a plate of nutritious tempe or tofu you could be digesting food from Down Under. Australian farmers are making a vigorous bid to supply the raw product for Indonesia's premier health foods. These are made from fermented soybeans and enjoyed across Java and other islands as a snack or the main course.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian democracy's enemy within
Indonesian democracy's enemy within Sadanand Dhume Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Philadelphia As world leaders condemned last October's suicide bombings on the resort island of Bali, Indonesian leaders set a different tone.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
A gentle voice on human rights
A gentle voice on human rights Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post/Oslo He greets his guests from Indonesia at his office in flawless Bahasa Indonesia, as if it is the language he speaks every day in Oslo. He is a soft-spoken individual whose disposition seems at odds with the complicated and harsh issues that he, and his center, deal with: human rights violations.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two men linked with past conflict in Poso
Two men linked with past conflict in Poso Eva C. Komandjaja and Ruslan Sangaji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Palu The police said on Friday that two men arrested by the special antiterror squad in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso last week were linked to the bloody conflict there a few years back.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Analysts welcome Boediono's return
Analysts welcome Boediono's return Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Analysts have welcomed the likely comeback of former minister of finance Boediono to the Cabinet's economics team. They said on Friday his proven track record as the architect of the country's return to a brief period of macroeconomic stability after the 1997 financial crisis was just what the beleaguered economy needed.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia hands back Muslim asylum-seeker
Malaysia hands back Muslim asylum-seeker MALAYSIA: Malaysia has repatriated one of 131 Thai Muslims who took refuge there from rising violence in neighboring Thailand, Malaysian state news agency Bernama said. The person handed back to Thailand is accused by Bangkok of involvement in militant activities, Bernama reported on Thursday night, quoting Malaysian foreign minister Syed Hamid Albar.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
BNI says it won't meet loan target
BNI says it won't meet loan target DENPASAR: Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the nation's third- largest lender, said it would miss its lending target this year as accelerating inflation and higher interest rates deter customers. The Jakarta-based lender may lend Rp 11 trillion (US$1 billion) this year, compared with a target of Rp 16 trillion, president Sigit Pramono said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Wynne, Romana to vie for singles gold
Wynne, Romana to vie for singles gold Musthofid, The Jakarta Post/Manila Wynne Prakusya and Romana Tedjakusuma subdued their strongest rivals in the region from Thailand in Friday's semifinals to assure the country a second gold from tennis at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Saturday's all-Indonesia final on the hardcourts of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex will be their second in the SEA Games. In 2001 in Malaysia, Romana triumphed.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Suspects identified in major graft cases
Suspects identified in major graft cases JAKARTA: The interdepartmental anticorruption team says it has identified a number of suspects in suspected graft cases involving the State Secretariat. However, team head Hendarman Supandji, who is also the deputy attorney general for special crimes, declined on Friday to publicly name them. "I hope we can name the suspects later this month. We are still questioning witnesses in relation to these cases.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/SOYBN2
JP/19/SOYBN2 Is tempe really "cheap and smelly"? According to Australian-trained tempe expert Professor Tri Susanto of Malang's Brawijaya University, Indonesia's first president Sukarno once derided his country folk as "a tempe race of people -- soft and smelly." "Unfortunately, tempe has long been associated with poverty and villagers, a cheap food for people who cannot afford meat," he said.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regent questioned on graft case
Regent questioned on graft case KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Timor Tengah Selatan Regent Daniel Banunaek will be questioned by the East Nusa Tenggara Police on Saturday as a suspect in a Rp 1.4 billion embezzlement case in the regency's 1999-2004 budget. Director of East Nusa Tenggara Police crime unit, Adj. Sr. Comr. Mochamad Iriawan, disclosed the plan on Friday, saying President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had sent a letter to grant permission for the questioning to take place.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protests increase against heavy military presence in Papua
Protests increase against heavy military presence in Papua Ridwan Max Sijabat and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Papuans have continued protesting the presence of security forces in villages across their troubled province, which they say has caused them to live in perpetual fear, despite the four-year implementation of the autonomy law.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Delegation seeks Aceh's partition
Delegation seeks Aceh's partition JAKARTA: A delegation of people living in Aceh are seeking support from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) for the partition of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam into three provinces. They met with House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno from the PDI-P on Friday to seek political support for the division of Aceh into three provinces, with the new provinces being Aceh Leuser Antara and Aceh Barat Selatan.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI urged to fight leprosy in provinces
RI urged to fight leprosy in provinces Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After successfully reducing the prevalence of leprosy in the country, the Indonesian government and people should now concentrate on eliminating the disease in several provinces, the World Health Organization suggests.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Broadcast rules feared to turn back the clock
Broadcast rules feared to turn back the clock The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What you can and cannot see on TV is now practically in the hands of the government, and so is what you can or cannot hear on the radio, say some communications experts. They were commenting on four recently-issued government regulations on foreign, private, community and subscription-based broadcasters.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.2
Rupiah Rates Dec.2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,822.24 7,074.97 7,488.11 7,408.87 Brunei dollar 1 6,230.04 5,635.34 5,963.93 5,901.30 Canadian dollar 1 9,032.06 8,170.52 8,646.26 8,556.13 Swiss franc 1 7,991.96 7,232.25 7,650.58 7,573.57 Danish krone 1 1,658.01 1,499.61 1,587.19 1,570.39 Euro 1 12,355.45 11,178.83 11,827.69 11,706.41 Poundsterling 1 18,233.98 16,498.41 17,455.12 17,277.05 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,358.53 1,229.50 1,300.50 1,287.52...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papua rebel leader flies flag in jail
Papua rebel leader flies flag in jail Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Although he spends his days and nights in a cramed prison cell, the spirit to fight for Papua's independence still burns brightly in the heart of convicted rebel, Filep Karma. Disregarding the severe consequences, Filep proudly hoisted the Morning Star flag on the prison's roof in Jayapura on Thursday as hundreds of Papua independence supporters held street rallies to commemorate the independence of Papua on Dec.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soetomo Hospital to have hotel
Soetomo Hospital to have hotel SURABAYA: Hoping to offer better service to its patients and their families, Dr. Soetomo Hospital in Surabaya plans to equip itself with a hotel and travel bureau. The hospital's director, Slamet Riyadi, disclosed the plan, which was intended to offer services to patients coming from outside the province.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
KL government may lend money to MAS
KL government may lend money to MAS Eileen Ng, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur The government may lend money to loss-making national carrier Malaysia Airlines, but any financial help should not be considered a handout, the prime minister said on Friday. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the government has given the airline up to February to give an estimate of the financial help needed, and to present a detailed plan on how to turn around the company.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers urge ASEAN leaders to get tough with Myanmar
Lawmakers urge ASEAN leaders to get tough with Myanmar Sean Yoong, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian lawmakers urged their governments on Friday to stop being polite to Myanmar at an upcoming regional summit and end a policy of not meddling in the military-ruled government's internal affairs.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Bahasa Inglonesia'?
'Bahasa Inglonesia'? Some recent letters have provoked me to write this letter. One was a letter by Rusdi (Nov. 26) who felt that all would-be ministers should be scanned for their proficiency in English before they are given the job. Another one was by Nesa Ilich (Nov. 8) titled Education system in Indonesia, who bemoaned that graduates educated in Indonesian universities rarely shined in the international arena and concluded that their education was probably sub-standard.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, December 5, 2005
TV Program: Monday, December 5, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Children Drama 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 2:00 Channel Dangdut 3:00 English News Service 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Sea Games Closing Ceremony 6:30 Documentary 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 TV Series: Farscape 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music 10:30 Talk Show: Mimbar Indonesia 11:30 Documentary TPI 5:30 a.m.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Robbers spice up their crimes
Robbers spice up their crimes JAKARTA: With the police cracking down on illegal firearms, robbers are arming themselves with whatever weapons they can find, including "pepper spray" made from diluted chili paste. "Many robbers are now using this kind of 'pepper spray' to stun their victims," the Jakarta Police's Sr. Comr. Muhamad Jaelani said on Friday. Police arrested four suspected robbers at the Tanah Abang railway station on Tuesday evening.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Endang breaks gold medal drought
Endang breaks gold medal drought Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Mandaue City, Cebu Underrated Endang Sri Lestari Nugrohowati delivered the country's first gold medal in judo on Friday in what is likely to be her swan song in the binennial multisport competition. Competing in the final bout of the day, Endang overcame Vietnamese Nguyen Thi Kieu with a nippon with only two minutes left in their under 57 kg contest.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Badminton
Badminton Men's singles: Sony Dwi Kuncoro (Ina) bt Muhd Hafiz Hashim (Mas) 15-11, 15-1 Simon Santoso (Ina) bt Lee Chong Wei (Mal) 15-11, 15-9 Men's doubles: Luluk Hadiyanto/Alvent Yulianto (Ina) bt Choong Tan Fook/Wong Choong Han (Mal) 15-10, 15-3 Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan (Ina) bt Chan Chong Ming/Koo Kien Keat (Mal) 15-13, 15-13 Mixed doubles: Nova Widianto/Lilyana Natsir (Ina) bt Hendry Kurniawan Saputra/Li Yujia (Sin) 15-8, 15-4 Anggun Nugroho/Yunita Tetty (Ina) bt Koo Kien Keat/Woong Pei...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aussies bid to get a slice of the tempeh market
Aussies bid to get a slice of the tempeh market Duncan Graham, Contributor/Surabaya Next time you sit down to a plate of nutritious tempeh or tofu you could be digesting food from Down Under. Australian farmers are making a vigorous bid to supply the raw product for Indonesia's premier health foods. These are made from fermented soybeans and enjoyed across Java and other islands as a snack or the main course.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Enlisting clerics in war on terror is strategic A.M. Hendropriyono Jakarta 2. Alam -- Broadcasting regulations 1 x 30 Repression of information, again Abdullah Alamudi Jakarta
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
APG eyes middle market next year
APG eyes middle market next year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to already tight competition in the high-end apartment and trade center market, leading property player Agung Podomoro Group (APG) said on Friday it might turn to middle class apartment projects starting next year. "Next year, the potential market will be the middle class as the population in that segment is expanding," said Veri Y. Setiady, one of the company's executive directors.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on dec.2, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on dec.2, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,800 30 93,000 Adhi Karya 620 70 42,697,000 Adira Dinamika 1,650 30 25,000 AGIS Tbk 85 0 512,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 10 20,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,600 20 1,812,000 Alakasa Industrindo 220 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI remains central on LG's overseas investment map
RI remains central on LG's overseas investment map With its vast population, Indonesia remains an important investment destination for many of the world's business giants, although poor infrastructure in many parts of the country still poses a major problem. LG Electronics, the Korean electronics giant, considers Indonesia one of the most important countries on its overseas investment map.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks rise on reports of Cabinet reshuffle
Stocks rise on reports of Cabinet reshuffle Naila Firdausi and Arijit Ghosh, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index surged to a 16-week high on reports that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may name former Minister of Finance Boediono to his economic team. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) rose.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Busway wants more women drivers
Busway wants more women drivers Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta If she had her way, Saidah, 35, would like to work as an office clerk in Jakarta's business district. Eight years after graduating from Jakarta University's Faculty of Economics majoring in business administration, Saidah, who is still single, is now applying for a job as a busway driver.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Boediono may replace Aburizal
Boediono may replace Aburizal Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Respected former finance minister Boediono is expected to be included in the new Cabinet that will be announced soon, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Excesses of Bali bombing VCD
Excesses of Bali bombing VCD From Republika The screening of a VCD revealing a person identified as one of the perpetrators of the latest Bail bombings at the residence of Vice President Jusuf Kalla to ulama from various Islamic groups in Indonesia will produce a multiple of effects.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
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The overuse of Tamiflu in treating avian flu Iwan Darmansjah Jakarta 2. Pardo -- Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia: Handy or dandy? 1 x 30 Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia Pradono Handojo Jakarta 3. Guard -- No Watergate for Bob Woodward 1 x 30 No Watergate for Bob Woodward Sidney Blumenthal Guardian News Service Washington
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Entertainment tax and city coffers
Entertainment tax and city coffers OR Entertainment tax receipts Taxation has become one of the hottest issues in this country in recent months. While the directorate general of tax has yet to slow down its aggressive campaign to collect taxes from individuals, Jakarta deputy governor Fauzi Bowo said on Tuesday that the city administration expected a 25 percent increase in entertainment tax receipts to Rp 150 billion (US$15 million) next year from a targeted Rp 120 billion this year.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Looking out for the common folk
Looking out for the common folk I am one of many Jakartans who live on a low income. I would like to raise an issue that concerns the common people's interests and needs such as public transportation in Jakarta. I support the busway's new tariff set at Rp 3,500 for a single trip. But the real problem is that the busway has reduced the services of the regular buses, which used to serve shorter distances and hence cost less.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta an urban prison for disabled people
Jakarta an urban prison for disabled people Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While Jakarta's efforts to beautify the city and make it friendlier to pedestrians may be welcome, a large segment of the population is still left out of the masterplan, chairman of non- governmental organization Yayasan Tanpa Batas (No Limit Foundation) Irawan Santoso said. "Why do you think you don't see many people with disabilities around Jakarta?
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Five officials play their cards wrong
Five officials play their cards wrong Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang Five current and former officials in East Nusa Tenggara province picked up in a gambling raid by Kupang Police early on Friday were released without charge. Kupang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Nugroho confirmed the raid, but would offer no further information. "We are still investigating the case." According to police, the officials included an assistant to Governor Piet A.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/INTELLIGENCE
JP/5/INTELLIGENCE Intelligence officer bludgeoned to death Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang A military intelligence officer from the Wirasakti Military Command died here on Wednesday night after being beaten by five youths. East Nusa Tenggara Police chief Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said on Thursday the preliminary investigation indicated the dispute began over a minor understanding. One of the five suspects in the murder, Kosmas Damianus, turned himself in to officers.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian democracy's enemy within
Indonesian democracy's enemy within Sadanand Dhume Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Philadelphia As world leaders condemned last October's suicide bombings on the resort island of Bali, Indonesian leaders set a different tone.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
An uphill battle against AIDS in Indonesia
An uphill battle against AIDS in Indonesia Thang D. Nguyen, Jakarta Of all the places in the world that he could be on Dec. 1 this year for World AIDS Day, Peter Piot, the head of UNAIDS, chose to be in Jakarta, Indonesia. The reason, he said, is that he would like to see more attention paid to Asia, where the level of AIDS infection is increasing at a faster rate than ever before.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue admittances continue to rise daily
Dengue admittances continue to rise daily Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A five-year old dengue patient died on Thursday evening at the Budi Asih hospital in East Jakarta while four others were in critical condition at Pasar Rebo hospital also in East Jakarta on Friday as the number of dengue cases continues to rise in the capital. Jidan, who lived with his parents in Kalibata, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, died at 11:30 p.m.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Is tempeh really 'cheap and smelly'?
Is tempeh really 'cheap and smelly'? According to Australian-trained tempeh expert Professor Tri Susanto of Malang's Brawijaya University, Indonesia's first president Sukarno once derided his country folk as "a tempeh race of people -- soft and smelly." "Unfortunately, tempeh has long been associated with poverty and villagers, a cheap food for people who cannot afford meat," he said. That is certainly not the situation now, particularly in the West where soy products are seen as wonder foods.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso orders buildings demolished
Sutiyoso orders buildings demolished JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has ordered the demolition of several buildings in the Pondok Indah Square (Poins Square) shopping center in Cilandak, South Jakarta, because of land use violations. In an instruction to the South Jakarta mayor on Nov. 24, Sutiyoso ordered developer PT Menara Prambanan to demolish the buildings within a week. "The decision is final. If they do not do it, we will do it for them," said Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo on Friday.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
The other side of LG's success story
The other side of LG's success story Our reporter Hendarsyah Tarmizi, along with other nine Indonesian journalists, visited South Korea recently at the invitation of LG Electronics. Below are his stories about the company's business vision and production activities. In the advertising world, slogans remain an important tool to capture the attention of the people and hook them to become your customers.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Raising entertainment tax
Raising entertainment tax Taxation has become one of the hottest issues in this country in recent months. While the directorate general of tax has yet to slow down its aggressive campaign to collect taxes from individuals, Jakarta deputy governor Fauzi Bowo said on Tuesday that the city administration expected a 25 percent increase in entertainment tax receipts to Rp 150 billion (US$15 million) next year from a targeted Rp 120 billion this year.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
New evidence found on kerosene surcharge
New evidence found on kerosene surcharge The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The saga over the back-door imposition of a surcharge on kerosene by the government continued on Friday, with a lawmaker leaking a letter of agreement detailing the sharing out of the proceeds of the surcharge between the government and private sector. The disclosure came a day after Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf denied knowing anything about the surcharge, despite a circular issued on this matter by his ministry on Oct. 3.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poverty not the root cause of terrorism
Poverty not the root cause of terrorism Noor Huda Ismail Jakarta 2. Yale3 -- Indonesian democracy's enemy within 1 x 30 Indonesian democracy's enemy within Sadanand Dhume Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Philadelphia 3. Asia -- Why economics will top agenda 2 x 21 Why economics will top East Asian agenda Denis Hew and Rahul Sen The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore