Archive: 8 December 2005
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Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Timor Leste marks 30 years after RI's invasion
Timor Leste marks 30 years after RI's invasionAgence France-Presse, DiliAbout 300 East Timorese called for an international tribunal to try soldiers accused of human rights violations as they marked the 30th anniversary of Indonesia's invasion of the tiny territory.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Arrests of terrorist suspects prone to abuses, say activists
Arrests of terrorist suspects prone to abuses, say activistsYuli Tri Suwarni and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/JakartaThe crackdown on terrorism conducted by an elite police unit has resulted in numerous instances of rights violations as most of the arrests made were illegal, rights...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42Islam and democracy: Malaysian vs Indonesian wayBecause of their predominantly Malay Muslim populations, Indonesia and Malaysia are similar in many respects, but their paths to democracy could not be more dissimilar.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN Thinking Rationally Shefali Rekhi, Asia News Network/The Straits Times, SingaporePragmatic Singapore believes the pace of ASEAN integration is just right and in this they differ from the other residents of the region who say it is too slow.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Indonesian punks star in Canadian documentary
Indonesian punks star in Canadian documentaryM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf local bands or performers have found it hard to make it big beyond the country's music scene, Balinese punk band Superman Is Dead (SID) have made their international debut in a rather simple, yet unusual...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Firm turns to oil palm husks to replace diesel
Firm turns to oil palm husks to replace dieselSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangA state plantation company has switched from diesel fuel to oil palm shells for energy in its black tea production in order to overcome increased costs due to the Oct. 1 fuel price increases.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Adhyaksa ponders SEAG humiliation
Adhyaksa ponders SEAG humiliation JAKARTA: State Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs Adhyaksa Dault said on Wednesday the National Sports Council (KONI) should not take all the blame for Indonesia's disastrous performance in the recently ended 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
W. Sumatra lacks school teachers
W. Sumatra lacks school teachersPADANG, West Sumatra: The quality of elementary education is being compromised in West Sumatra due to a shortage of teachers, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
PT MSM clarifies
PT MSM clarifies PT Meares Soputan Mining (PT MSM) wishes to clarify statements made within an article in The Jakarta Post on Monday, Dec. 5, as in some respects we suggest these are incorrect. PT MSM met openly and in the spirit of co-operation with various press representatives on Friday, Dec.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Customs officials face probe over rice import scam
Customs officials face probe over rice import scamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the arrest of five junior officials of the customs and excise office, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) plans to question two senior officials over their alleged role in the illegal import of...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Govt steps in to settle Cepu block row, again
Govt steps in to settle Cepu block row, againRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has decided to once again try to help unlock the stalled negotiations between U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil Corp.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Surabaya, Curabhaya or Surabhaya?
Surabaya, Curabhaya or Surabhaya? I would like to comment on the article about "Surabaya" in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 2, page 18.I am convinced that Surabaya port has been known since before Borobudur temple was built, not just in the year 1293. In Sanskrit Sura means God, or deity.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.7, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.7, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. Aceh (3x18)
1. Aceh (3x18) Government taking Aceh partition demand seriously 2. Bill (2x24) Deliberation of public service bill begins 3. Khairi (2x25) Khairiansyah seeks House support over graft charge 4. Cukai (2x20) Customs officers face graft probe
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN's quest for an identity gains urgency
ASEAN's quest for an identity gains urgencyShefali Rekhi, The Straits Times, SingaporePoll highlights need for closer ties but leaves open ways and means of achieving integration The Straits Times AsiaPoll signals a yearning for a stronger ASEAN identity but also highlights just how much needs to...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
City sets deadline for JM to secure project funds
City sets deadline for JM to secure project fundsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration has told PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) to complete its financial closing by Jan. 31, 2006, or the contract to construct two monorail lines in the city will be terminated.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Developing a committed, cohesive team sounds more like hard
Developing a committed, cohesive team sounds more like hard work than fun. But, during a series of indoor and outdoor team-building exercises sponsored by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), participants learned great collaboration comes from both meeting challenges and learning how to relax.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
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;JP;NVN;CD; ANPAd..r.. Golf-GolfHouse-ExpoGolf House Aims to Capture the Heart of Golf in IndonesiaJP//GOLF Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When it comes to golf, everyone here seems to agree that it is an expensive sport, thus preventing beginners to try the sport.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Islam and democracy: Malaysian vs Indonesian way
Islam and democracy: Malaysian vs Indonesian wayEndy M. Bayuni, Jakarta Because of their predominantly Malay Muslim populations, Indonesia and Malaysia are similar in many respects, but their paths to democracy could not be more dissimilar.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Experts find bigger seafloor shifts in RI
Experts find bigger seafloor shifts in RIUSA: Scientists who studied the seafloor near Sumatra with remotely operated vehicles after a tsunami devastated the Indonesian island last year said on Tuesday (Wednesday in Jakarta) they found parts displaced by up to 12 meters, nearly twice as much as...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
An integrated East Asia
An integrated East AsiaBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta Leaders from 16 nations will gather in Kuala Lumpur later this month for the first ever East Asian Summit. This historic gathering will be participated in by the 10 member states of ASEAN, plus Japan, Australia, China, India, New Zealand and South...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN VOICES ON ASEAN IDENTITY
ASEAN VOICES ON ASEAN IDENTITY "The ASEAN integration is too slow. Look at what the European countries have done though the region includes nations of different development levels. Meanwhile, although ASEAN has embraced all the countries in this region, its 10 members are basically separated...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. 5PAPUA (3x18)
1. 5PAPUA (3x18) Soldiers in dark about HIV/AIDS, AIDS activist says 2. 5BECAK (2x22) Pedicab drivers protest against restrictive bylaw 3. 5SECURE (1x30) Security tightened ahead of Christmas 4. 5TEA (2x24) Firm turns to oil palm husks to replace diesel
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
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;JP;NVN;CD; ANPAd..r.. Golf-GolfHouse-ExpoGolf House Aims to Capture the Heart of Golf in IndonesiaJP//GOLF Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When it comes to golf, everyone here seems to agree that it is an expensive sport, thus preventing beginners to try the sport.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Islam and process of democratization in Southeast Asia
Islam and process of democratization in Southeast AsiaHassan Wirajuda, Jakarta There are two realities that dominate national life in Indonesia today -- realities that also define the positive image Indonesia enjoys in the eyes of the world at large.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Firm complains of ship seizure
Firm complains of ship seizureBATAM, Riau Islands: A shipping company complained on Wednesday that it lost US$2,000 a day after their ships were apprehended on Sunday for carrying 94 containers containing allegedly illegal timber.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
New policing system wins over public
New policing system wins over publicAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf it were not for the police officers in full uniform inside the building, people would think that they were inside a post office when stepping into the Mega Mall police station in Bekasi, West Java.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Mandiri set for 2nd BOD reshuffle in 7 months
Mandiri set for 2nd BOD reshuffle in 7 monthsSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's largest lender, may have its board of directors shuffled at a shareholders' meeting on Dec. 21, seven months after the government replaced its management following a lending probe.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Baby boom predicted in tsunami-hit Aceh
Baby boom predicted in tsunami-hit AcehMargie Mason, Associated Press/Jantho, AcehGiggling women swarm outside a little gray tent in Block D of a sprawling refugee camp. The attraction is one tiny miracle - 2- month-old Asmaul Tzuchina, swaying peacefully in a cloth hammock.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN's quest for an identity gains urgency
ASEAN's quest for an identity gains urgencyShefali Rekhi, The Straits Times, SingaporePoll highlights need for closer ties but leaves open ways and means of achieving integration The Straits Times AsiaPoll signals a yearning for a stronger ASEAN identity but also highlights just how much needs to...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Stocks climb after BI ups key rates
Stocks climb after BI ups key ratesNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index closed at its highest in almost 17 weeks after the central bank raised interest rates less than some economists had expected. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) and PT Astra International paced gains.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Handshakes, kisses mark Jusuf, Andung send-off
Handshakes, kisses mark Jusuf, Andung send-offRendi A. Witular and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLosing a top job is not the end of the world for former minister of finance Jusuf Anwar and former minister of industry Andung Nitimihardja, who were dismissed from the Cabinet on...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Khairiansyah seeks House support
Khairiansyah seeks House supportThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer state auditor Khairiansyah Salman met with several lawmakers on Wednesday to ask them to monitor his trial in what he described as a "flawed" lawsuit.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Tying the knot on 'Paradise Island'
Tying the knot on 'Paradise Island'Rita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarLiana Halim and her longtime boyfriend George Knight looked elated after visiting Uluwatu hill in Jimbaran, which they are considering for a wedding ceremony they envision as small yet memorable."It was so gorgeous.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
'I La Galigo' unaffordable
'I La Galigo' unaffordable The headline of your Dec. 2 front-page story, 'I La Galigo' finally back home, struck me as somewhat ironic given that Indonesian audiences will be charged Rp 250,000 (US$25) to Rp 750,000 ($75) for a ticket to view a piece of their own culture.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN Thinking Rationally Shefali Rekhi, Asia News Network/The Straits Times, SingaporePragmatic Singapore believes the pace of ASEAN integration is just right and in this they differ from the other residents of the region who say it is too slow.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
TV Today: Friday, December 9, 2005
TV Today: Friday, December 9, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat8:30 Music9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Judicial corruption: Where to go?
Judicial corruption: Where to go?Todung Mulya Lubis, Jakarta Frans Winarta's article on judicial corruption (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 31, 2005) lays much of the blame for the tragic state of the Indonesian judiciary precisely where it belongs -- with those in the legal profession who work to...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
NGOs campaign against graft in judiciary system
NGOs campaign against graft in judiciary systemRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An alliance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Wednesday a national movement to fight corruption in the country's judiciary system, which they said had reached an alarming level.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42 Islam and democracy: Malaysian vs Indonesian way 2. CLIMATE: 1 X 32 Kyoto Protocol talks look stalemated 3. ICMI: 2 X 24 First woman at ICMI helm, collegial leadership adopted
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Five questioned over Bali blasts
Five questioned over Bali blasts DENPASAR, Bali: Police are questioning five people as witnesses in the Oct. 1 Bali suicide blasts that killed 20 people.Bali Police spokesman Sr. Comr. A.S. Reniban said on Wednesday the witnesses were being questioned in their respective towns, which are outside...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Tiger looks for second Asian base
Tiger looks for second Asian base SINGAPORE: Singapore budget carrier Tiger Airways plans to launch its first joint-venture airline in Asia next year and is looking for a second base, its chief executive said in a report on Wednesday."Our plan has always been to be a pan-regional carrier.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.7, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.7, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Australia donates $500m more for Aceh, infrastructure
Australia donates $500m more for Aceh, infrastructureUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAustralia has committed an additional $A663 million (just under US$500 million) in aid to support Indonesia in the reconstruction of Aceh, as well as to develop infrastructure and education in other parts of...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Indonesian fleet in somewhat sorry state
Indonesian fleet in somewhat sorry stateAlthough Indonesia maintains the biggest navy in Southeast Asia its fleet is not in good repair.It can put to sea but its combat abilities are questionable.On Dec.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ANN Asiapoll: The Unity Within
ANN Asiapoll: The Unity Within Shefali Rekhi, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, SingaporeA region-wide poll has found that ASEAN's citizens and residents believe they share a common identity and want the pace of integration speeded up.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Marunda cleared for low-cost apartments
Marunda cleared for low-cost apartmentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration is preparing a site in Marunda, North Jakarta for the development of low-cost apartments next year,to be built in cooperation with private developers.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Why people commit corruption
Why people commit corruptionFrom KompasIt makes us wonder why some people with established status, sufficient wealth and savings as well as a luxury living standard have become perpetrators of corruption syndicates.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Two die in toll road accident
Two die in toll road accident JAKARTA: Two people were killed died in a road accident on Jakarta-Cikampek toll road early on Wednesday.According to witnesses, at about 4:30 a.m., one truck slammed into another that was stalled without occupants in the slow lane at Kilometer 18.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Security beefed up ahead of Christmas
Security beefed up ahead of ChristmasJAKARTA: Government officials claimed they were beefing up security measures in the country following intelligence reports of possible new terror attacks during the Christmas and New Year's Eve holidays.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Garuda's creditors agree to delay $515m payment
Garuda's creditors agree to delay $515m paymentSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Garuda Indonesia, the nation's biggest airline, said it has obtained approval from European lenders to delay paying up to US$515 million debt to generate enough cash from its business to keep flying.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Medco to build geothermal plant
Medco to build geothermal plantYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungMedco Holding plans to build a geothermal power plant in Tangkuban Perahu, 29 kilometers north of West Java's capital of Bandung, with a capacity of between 10 and 20 Megawatts.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN VOICES ON ASEAN IDENTITY
ASEAN VOICES ON ASEAN IDENTITY "The ASEAN integration is too slow. Look at what the European countries have done though the region includes nations of different development levels. Meanwhile, although ASEAN has embraced all the countries in this region, its 10 members are basically separated...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN holds its own in East Asia Grouping: Analysts
ASEAN holds its own in East Asia Grouping: AnalystsM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Kuala LumpurThe East Asia Summit debuts here next week, raising fears it could marginalize the venerable ASEAN bloc that it sprang from, but observers say Southeast Asia's club will retain its central role.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
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;JP;WYS; ANPAk..r.. Letter-clarification PT MSM clarifies JP/7/letPT MSM clarifies PT Meares Soputan Mining (PT MSM) wishes to clarify statements made within an article in The Jakarta Post on Monday, Dec. 5, as in some respects we suggest these are incorrect.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Kupang the dirtiest city
Kupang the dirtiest city When they hand out the 2005 Adipura environmental awards, Kupang should be named the dirtiest city in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 1). I trust the selection panel will assess all aspects of a city's environment, including noise, use of green zones, the state of the...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Rural tourism booms in Yogyakarta
Rural tourism booms in YogyakartaSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/Bantul, YogyakartaIf you are bored with modern tourism and traipsing round the same old shopping malls then you might want to re-energize yourself in a natural rural environment with its air of tranquility.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
JP/5/TANI1
JP/5/TANI1 A taste of traditional rural life in Yogyakarta Slamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/BantulAre you tired of the glitter and bustle of city life? If you would like to rejuvenate your body and soul in a traditional rural atmosphere, try visiting Kampong Kebon Agung in Yogyakarta's Bantul...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
33 sculptors exhibit work
33 sculptors exhibit workYOGYAKARTA: Thirty-three sculptors from Malang, East Java, are exhibiting their art at Bentara Budaya, Yogyakarta. The exhibition precedes next year's Bali Biennale 2006, in which sculptors from various schools of thought will participate.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Why people commit corruption
Why people commit corruptionFrom KompasIt makes us wonder why some people with established status, sufficient wealth and savings as well as a luxury living standard have become perpetrators of corruption syndicates.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Kalla defends plan to fingerprint students of religious schools
Kalla defends plan to fingerprint students of religious schoolsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government defended its plan to fingerprint all students of Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) as part of the antiterrorism drive despite opposition from some lawmakers and...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Embassy encouraging tourism in Indonesia
Embassy encouraging tourism in Indonesia Thank you for publishing a photo of Swiss tourists visiting Borobudur Temple in the Dec. 3 edition despite travel warnings issued by several foreign governments.Switzerland has always encouraged tourism to Indonesia.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Pedicab drivers protest against restrictive bylaw
Pedicab drivers protest against restrictive bylawYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungMore than 300 pedicab drivers staged a protest on Wednesday outside the Bandung municipal council building here, demanding that the government revoke a bylaw that bans pedicab drivers from operating in 15...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Debate of public service bill begins
Debate of public service bill beginsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAccording to a new bill, better times are ahead for hard-pressed members of the public trying to access public services.The government says the bill provides a ray of hope that major changes for the better will be instituted...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Residents upset over power cut
Residents upset over power cut JAKARTA: Residents of a low-cost apartment building Penjaringan I in North Jakarta, demanded on Wednesday that state power company PT PLN turn on the electricity to their homes, after it was shut off at 9 a.m. due to arrears dating back to 2002.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Kupang the dirtiest city
Kupang the dirtiest city When they hand out the 2005 Adipura environmental awards, Kupang should be named the dirtiest city in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 1). I trust the selection panel will assess all aspects of a city's environment, including noise, use of green zones, the state of the...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
S'pore ex leader dies in Canada
S'pore ex leader dies in Canada SINGAPORE: A former president of Singapore, Devan Nair, has died in Canada at the age of 82, a television news station reported on Wednesday.The report by Channel NewsAsia provided no further details regarding the death.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN: The quest for an identity
ASEAN: The quest for an identity By Isagani Yambot in Manila, Shefali Rekhi in Singapore, Yasmin Lee Arpon in Bangkok, Nick Leong in Kuala Lumpur, Novan Imam Santosa in Jakarta and Diem Quynh Pham in Hanoi.Setting aside sheafs of paper, K.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Security tightened ahead of Christmas
Security tightened ahead of ChristmasSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAs Christmas and New Year's Eve approach, Central Java police will beef up security in five cities in areas prone to terrorist attacks, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 8, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 8, 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.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
First woman at ICMI helm, collegial leadership adopted
First woman at ICMI helm, collegial leadership adoptedAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) elected on Wednesday a presidium of five who will lead the organization for the next five years.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. Minister -- 1x25
1. Minister -- 1x25 Ministers told to fix meltdown 2. Post ------ 2x20 Handshakes, kisses mark Jusuf, Andung send-off 3. Liquor ---- 1x32 Jakarta inches toward new 'prohibition era' 4. Jiffest --- 2x18 Indonesian punks star in Canadian documentary
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Lighter moments of a Balinese-Hindu wedding
Lighter moments of a Balinese-Hindu weddingI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jembrana, BaliDora stood majestically in the center of the merajan (family temple). Her traditional bridal costume and her tall crown of dozens of golden flowers shone brightly under the scorching sun.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec. 16 * Painting, Hand Painted Ceramic The Abstraction of Leaves by I Nyoman Sujana, at Jenggala Art Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN: The quest for an identity
ASEAN: The quest for an identity By Isagani Yambot in Manila, Shefali Rekhi in Singapore, Yasmin Lee Arpon in Bangkok, Nick Leong in Kuala Lumpur, Novan Imam Santosa in Jakarta and Diem Quynh Pham in Hanoi.Setting aside sheafs of paper, K.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Sub surfaces as tourist attraction in Surabaya
Sub surfaces as tourist attraction in SurabayaOn Dec. 5 the Indonesian Navy celebrated its 60th birthday in Surabaya.There was a parade and other events to mark this important day, though most were for VIPs at the docks.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Govt to refinance maturing bonds
Govt to refinance maturing bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will offer investors the chance to swap any bonds maturing between 2006 and 2009 with those due in 2020 through an open auction on Thursday, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
First woman at ICMI helm in collective leadership
First woman at ICMI helm in collective leadership Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/MakassarThe Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) elected on Wednesday a presidium of five who will lead the organization for the next five years.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
U.S., TNI forces to assist Nias
U.S., TNI forces to assist NiasJAKARTA: The United States and Indonesia will undertake their first military-to-military operations since the U.S. government's restrictions on defense cooperation were put in place years ago, by constructing two schools and two bridges on the disaster- ravaged island...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Soldiers in dark about HIV/AIDS, activist says
Soldiers in dark about HIV/AIDS, activist saysNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraSoldiers are vulnerable to contracting HIV/AIDS due to their lack of awareness about the issue, a Papuan AIDS activist said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Rio Tinto's profits from Grasberg copper mine to fall on declining output
Rio Tinto's profits from Grasberg copper mine to fall on declining outputTan Hwee Ann, Bloomberg, MelbourneRio Tinto Group, the world's third- largest miner, may get almost no profits from its share of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Jakarta inches toward new 'prohibition era'
Jakarta inches toward new 'prohibition era'Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDo not expect to find many alcoholic drinks in supermarkets during this year's Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, as the sale of drinks with more than 5 percent alcohol has been banned by the...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Ministers told to fix meltdown
Ministers told to fix meltdownMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono swore in six economic ministers on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of improving the country's macroeconomic condition currently in a meltdown due to higher...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, December 9, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, December 9, 2005Biennale Jogja 2005 Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the campus of SMAN 38; Art Presentations by Samuel I. and Agus L.; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., discussion on Heritage Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, performance arts Dec.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
'Firms must hire disabled people'
'Firms must hire disabled people'Every year countries around the world, including Indonesia, mark Dec. 3 as the International Day for Disabled Persons. But, how does Indonesia treat disabled people in the country? The Jakarta Post interviewed residents here on the issue.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Government taking Aceh partition demand seriously
Government taking Aceh partition demand seriouslyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government and lawmakers are listening to demands for the partition of Aceh into three provinces, even though it may infringe on the peace agreement that has put an end to three decades of armed...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
U.S. to reopen RP embassy
U.S. to reopen RP embassy THE PHILIPPINES: The U.S. embassy in Manila will resume public services on Thursday, two days after closing its doors due to a bomb threat, with Philippine officials pointing to communist rebels as the main suspects in the security scare.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
We must be more professional, AFC president says
We must be more professional, AFC president says Agence France-Presse Singapore When Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohammed bin Hammam talks about developing the game in the world's most populous continent, the word he keeps coming back to is professionalism.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. Corruption -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)
1. Corruption -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)NGOs campaign against graft in judicial system2. Finger -- 48 pts 4 cols 2 lines (2x28)Kalla defends plan to fingerprint students of religious schools 3. Arrest -- 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x16) Arrests of terrorist suspects prone to abuse, say activists 4.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
More provinces in Aceh?
More provinces in Aceh? According to the memorandum of understanding between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) the borders of Aceh correspond with the borders as of July 1, 1956.This means the entire territory is one province, officially called Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ANN Asiapoll: The Unity Within
ANN Asiapoll: The Unity Within Shefali Rekhi, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, SingaporeA region-wide poll has found that ASEAN's citizens and residents believe they share a common identity and want the pace of integration speeded up.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
UNHCR to wind down mission in West Timor
UNHCR to wind down mission in West TimorKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: After five years working in West Timor, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) will end its humanitarian mission in the area on Dec. 31, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
JP/18/DJARUM
JP/18/DJARUM Djarum offers more than just scholarships to university studentsSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaThe students were beaming with happiness as musician Djaduk Ferianto called on them, one group after another, to a stage set up in the compound of the famous Prambanan Temple.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Golf House Aims to Capture the Heart of Golf in Indonesia
Golf House Aims to Capture the Heart of Golf in IndonesiaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to golf, everyone here seems to agree that it is an expensive sport, thus preventing beginners to try the sport.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Council questions funding of public service program
Council questions funding of public service programBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the Jakarta administration has proposed the continuation of a public service improvement program at district and subdistrict level in next year's budget, the City Council has urged the evaluation of...