Archive: 1 February 2005
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Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Independent body to run exams
Independent body to run exams The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An independent body will be in charge of holding the national final school examinations (UAN) next year throughout Indonesia, thereby putting an end to the government's role, Minister of National Education Bambang Sudibyo told the House of Representatives Commission X on Monday. "The government will still organize the UAN this year. Next year it will done by an independent body as stipulated in Education Law No.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to go ahead with own tsunami warning system
Thailand to go ahead with own tsunami warning system Agence France-Presse, Bangkok/Phuket, Thailand Thailand will press ahead with its own tsunami warning system, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Monday, after a regional meeting snubbed his country's offer to host a network for the Indian Ocean. "We don't care whether other countries cooperate or not. We will go ahead and we are ready to invest, even if we are the only country involved," he told reporters.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
OPEC signaling era of expensive oil, analysts say
OPEC signaling era of expensive oil, analysts say Michael Adler, Agence France-Presse, Vienna A decision by OPEC to suspend its low price target for crude oil and members' comments that high prices have not hit world economic growth are clear signs of a new era of expensive oil, analysts say.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bill needed for President, VP coordination
Bill needed for President, VP coordination Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) faction in the House of Representatives criticized the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for poor coordination among his administration officials. The faction demanded that the House and the government start deliberating on the presidency bill to prevent a rivalry between the President and Vice President Jusuf Kalla.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
New hot springs flow in wake of Palu earthquake
New hot springs flow in wake of Palu earthquake Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu A new phenomenon has stunned the people of Central Sulawesi, in the wake of a recent 6.2-magnitude earthquake in the region. New hot springs have emerged in Bobo subdistrict, Donggala regency, southeast of Palu, shortly after the quake jolted the area on Jan. 24. The biggest hot spring had formed a pool 6 meters square, while dozens of smaller ones were also scattered around the subdistrict.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI experts divided over aid benefits
RI experts divided over aid benefits Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The unprecedented global response to the Dec. 26 tsunami disaster that devastated Indonesia and 11 other countries has been widely appreciated in Indonesia, but local analysts are still divided on the issue of whether the generous assistance offered by friendly countries would strengthen or weaken the country's foreign policy.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Rokatenda on alert status
Mt. Rokatenda on alert status KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Volcanology and Geological Disaster Relief Body in Bandung announced on Monday that Mount Rokatenda on Palue Island, Sikka regency, East Nusa Tenggara, was on alert status following increased activity in the mountain. Local residents confirmed an increase in the mountain's activities, saying they had heard thundering sounds coming from the mountain over the past two weeks.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. JAPAN: 3 X 18
1. JAPAN: 3 X 18 RI, Japan FTA to boost ASEAN-Japan trade liberalization 2. RAKOR: 2 X 28 Govt has completed 84 percent of initial programs: Mulyani 3. HEALTH: 2 X 24 Aceh needs more medicine, not foreign doctors: Aid official 4. MIGAS: 1 X 45 House begins selection hearings for BP Migas chief
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / .TB4.00" RI top 5 non oil and gas exports to Japan (in US$ million as of July 2004) -------------------------------------------------------- 1. Nickel ores, concentrates 505.50 2. Veneers and plywood 474.98 3. Coal, pulverized or not 268.15 4. Copper ores, concentrates 220.09 5.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
A peep into the potential of mutual fund investment
A peep into the potential of mutual fund investment Arif T. Syam, Contributor, Jakarta Mutual funds are getting more popular among investors these days their higher returns. Even though the profit that mutual fund investments can yield is generally still lower than the returns that can be made from stock investments, as an investment instrument mutual funds provide greater security in terms of the risks of losses. The problem lies in a fund manager's ability to manage investments.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies drop; China snubs calls for yuan peg
Asian monies drop; China snubs calls for yuan peg Christina Soon, Blooomberg, Singapore The South Korean won fell on concern the central bank will sell it to support exports as China damped speculation it will allow its currency to rise. A gain in China's yuan would help increase demand for other Asian countries' goods. The won slid for a first day in three, leading currencies in the region lower, after China's Vice-Premier Huang Ju and deputy central bank governor Li Ruogu on Jan.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Megawati forms opposition bloc
Megawati forms opposition bloc The nation should take serious notice of a statement attributed recently to the leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Megawati Soekarnoputri, that her party has formally chosen to be an opposition vis-a-vis the government of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh fishermen long to be back at sea
Aceh fishermen long to be back at sea Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Being a fisherman is in Ibrahim's blood. He is known among Aceh Besar fishermen as Pawang Him, a name to show that the 60-year- old is a veteran compared to the others. On Dec. 26, he was among 2,000 fishermen who sheltered in Darussalam area in Banda Aceh. On that day his village was destroyed and his wife and children, lost to the tsunamis.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI chief to change this month: Top aide
TNI chief to change this month: Top aide The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a rigorous debate between the President and lawmakers over the replacement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, a Presidential aide disclosed on Monday that a reshuffle of the military's top leadership would take place in February. "Yes, his replacement will take place in February," Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi told reporters after a ceremony at the State Palace on Monday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
House begins selection hearings for BP Migas chief
House begins selection hearings for BP Migas chief Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives started the selection process on Monday for the chairman of the Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Agency (BP Migas).
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Haze blankets Jambi city
Haze blankets Jambi city JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi city has been blanketed by haze for the past several days as a result of fires that have burned hundreds of hectares of palm oil plantations in Muarojambi regency. Joko Fajar, the head of the Forest Fire Relief Center, said satellite photos showed an increasing number of hot spots in the area, from 12 on Sunday to 15 on Monday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Treasurer admits putting money in Puteh's account
Treasurer admits putting money in Puteh's account The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aceh's treasurer testified at the graft trial of Abdullah Puteh on Monday that he had transferred some Rp 7.75 billion (US$855,555) into the suspended governor's personal account to buy a Russian-made helicopter in 2002. Speaking at the Anti-Corruption Court, Zainudin said the money was transferred in two stages -- Rp 4 billion in 2001 and the remaining Rp 3.75 billion a year later.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taufik to run for PD leadership
Taufik to run for PD leadership JAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi has won support to join the race for the new leadership of the Democratic Party at an upcoming congress, according to a senior party official. Vence Rumangkang, a deputy leader of the party, said on Monday that Taufik had won the support of the party's provincial chapters at a recent leadership meeting. Vence insisted the party hold its congress on Feb. 18 to Feb.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta drops plan to ban old cars
Jakarta drops plan to ban old cars Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was good news for owners of old cars when the City Council dropped its proposal to introduce vehicle age restrictions. People will, however, need to ensure that their vehicle emissions remain within the set limits as otherwise they will face a Rp 50 million (US$555) fine or six-months in prison.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel prices remain unchanged this month
Fuel prices remain unchanged this month The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina has decided to maintain the price of fuel products for transportation and industry for this month, a media statement said on Monday. The fuel prices were unchanged from January. Premium fuel for industry is listed at Rp 2,100 per liter, kerosene Rp 2,200 per liter, automotive diesel fuel Rp 2,050 per liter and industrial diesel fuel Rp 1,600.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Meulaboh dismembered but not dishonored
Meulaboh dismembered but not dishonored Aboeprijadi Santoso, Meulaboh, Aceh The genocide by geology that we call the tsunami has turned the locals' world upside down. One month into the tragedy, its most profound consequence for the Acehnese of Meulaboh may not be the fact that it has taken so many lives, but the particular way it did so.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/LANGUAGE
JP/5/LANGUAGE 'Coarse' language on TV concerns Surabayans ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Totok Mulyanto was shocked when he listened to a television program his 16-year-old son Hatmoko was watching on East Java private television station JTV.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Karawaci mall celebrates Imlek
Karawaci mall celebrates Imlek JAKARTA: To welcome in Chinese New Year, or Imlek, Supermall Karawaci in Tangerang, Banten province, is inviting visitors to win valuable prizes while enjoying exclusive entertainment. "We will use the Imlek momentum to attract visitors," the mall's management said in press statement. Visitors can enjoy various events until Feb. 9, such as Chinese acrobats, harp performances, and an opera show. -- JP
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan.31
Rupiah Rates Jan.31 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,482.64 6,704.11 7,131.16 7,055.37 Brunei dollar 1 5,897.61 5,284.18 5,620.58 5,561.04 Canadian dollar 1 7,780.55 6,973.28 7,415.07 7,338.64 Swiss franc 1 8,128.68 7,285.80 7,746.85 7,667.54 Danish krone 1 1,691.81 1,515.97 1,612.34 1,595.40 Euro 1 12,589.63 11,283.56 11,998.25 11,874.76 Poundsterling 1 18,218.53 16,328.33 17,362.74 17,183.84 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,239.20 1,110.95 1,180.99 1,169.16...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dark future tipped for govt-GAM talks
Dark future tipped for govt-GAM talks Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Plans to hold further peace talks between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) look likely to stalemate as both parties cannot agree on the final goal of the dialog. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo A.S.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government has completed 84 percent of initial programs, Mulyani claims
Government has completed 84 percent of initial programs, Mulyani claims The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid scathing criticism from some sections of the media of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over his administration's performance during its first 100 days in office, one of his aides revealed that the government had successfully completed 84 percent of the 68 programmed actions involving the Office of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia coal firms lease Singaporean vessels
Indonesia coal firms lease Singaporean vessels Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Two specially designed coal carriers ordered by two Indonesian coal producers, South Kalimantan-based Banpu Public Company Ltd. and PT Arutmin Indonesia, have sailed from Jurong in Singapore for Kalimantan. The vessels -- a Kimtrans Self Propelled Barge (SPB) 3208 and a Kimtrans Self Discharging Barge (SDB) 3203 -- were ordered from Singaporean integrated logistics provider Sembawang Kimtrans Ltd.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta and other flood-prone areas across the country, such as Lampung, South Sumatra and Kalimantan. Almost every year, Jakarta and these areas are inundated during the wet season. Unfortunately, every time a flood occurs it is heavy rain that is blamed. The reality is, however, that nobody can decide how much or how little rain will fall.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, February 1, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, February 1, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 Documentary: Kilas Sejarah 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Miss Indonesia Sepang F1 ambassador
Miss Indonesia Sepang F1 ambassador KUALA LUMPUR: Miss Indonesia 2004 Artika Sari Devi who has been contracted as the F1 Ambassador by the Sepang International Circuit, organizer of the 2005 Formula One Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, said that she would donate part of her income to victims of the recent tsunami disaster. "I will be donating 10 percent of my income to tsunami victims," the 25-year-old Artika told reporters at the Sepang Circuit. She did not reveal the value of the contract.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/04/PUTEH
JP/04/PUTEH Treasurer admits to transferring Rp 7.75b to Puteh's account The Jakarta Post Jakarta Aceh's treasurer testified at the graft trial of Abdullah Puteh on Monday that he had transferred some Rp 7.75 billion (US$855,555) into the suspended governor's personal account to buy a Russian-made helicopter in 2002. Speaking at the Anti-Corruption Court, Zainudin said the money was transferred in two stages -- Rp 4 billion in 2001 and the remaining Rp 3.75 billion a year later.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Community forest management restores Yogyakarta's Menoreh Hill
Community forest management restores Yogyakarta's Menoreh Hill Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Water resources around Menoreh Hill in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, have been considerably depleted due to illegal logging sanctioned by local forestry office personnel, which has caused severe damage to the 1,047-hectare forest area as well as water shortages.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.31, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.31, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 150,000 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,275 -75 14,500 Adhi Karya 940 0 14,767,500 Adira Dinamika 2,600 25 2,500 AGIS Tbk 95 0 503,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 165 0 87,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,100 -20 894,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
BMG installs digital seismograph
BMG installs digital seismograph YOGYAKARTA: The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) is installing a digital seismograph in Gamping subdistrict, Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, to widen the agency's earthquake monitoring coverage. "The equipment will be ready for operation in a week's time," said Masturyono, the BMG's head of instrumentation and calibration, here on Sunday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rights abuses remain widespread: Imparsial
Rights abuses remain widespread: Imparsial Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A report released on Monday by a human rights watchdog said that human rights abuses perpetrated by the state continued to be widespread over the past year, with the government still placing heavy emphasis on security while denying people their civil rights.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
House to reopen two rights cases
House to reopen two rights cases Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to public pressure for justice, the House of Representatives said on Monday it would reopen the Trisakti and Semanggi cases, which allegedly involved high-ranking military officers. Agustin Teras Narang, chairman of House Commission III for law, legislation and human rights, said the commission would soon reopen the cases.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court delays verdict in bombing trial
Court delays verdict in bombing trial The Jakarta Post, Bogor The Cibinong District Court delayed announcing on Monday a verdict in the trial of Omar Abdurahman, 32, the first person to stand trial in the Cimanggis bomb making case. "This is not a petty crime ... the court needs time to study every aspect of the case and prepare a verdict," presiding judge Eka Budi told the courtroom. The panel of judges adjourned the trial until Wednesday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Investing in bonds in the Year of the Rooster
Investing in bonds in the Year of the Rooster Erwin Este, Contributor, Jakarta It took only 20 minutes for tsunamis to destroy on Dec. 26, 2004 parts of Aceh and North Sumatra. Survivors, however, may never forget the devastation of that day. The government has divided post-tsunami relief efforts into three stages: the emergency stage, the phase of rehabilitation and, finally, reconstruction. It is expected that the entire process will take about eight years.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan considers cargo charter flights with China
Taiwan considers cargo charter flights with China Deutsche Press-Agentur, Taipei Taiwan, after launching passenger charter flights with China, is considering launching cargo charter flights with China to ease cross-Strait tension, a Taiwan newspaper said on Monday. "After launching passenger charter flights for the Chinese New Year, authorities plan to launch passenger charter flights for the next festival, the Dragon Boat Festival.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;VIN; ANPAk..r.. Aceh-Gam talks Don't rush into new round of political talks 2. Vati-- 1 x 35 ASEAN parliamentary caucus on Myanmar 3. RIA-- 1 x 35 Will Iran be the next U.S. target?
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Komnas (3x18)
1. Komnas (3x18) House set to reopen Trisakti, Semanggi shooting incidents 2. Ham (2x24) Rights abuses remain widespread: Imparsial 3. Puteh (2x24) Treasurer admits putting money in Puteh's account 4. PKB: (1x36) Bill needed for President, VP coordination 5. Exam (1x29) Independent body to run exams
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. TKI (50) - 60 pts 3 cols 2 lines (2x15)
1. TKI (50) - 60 pts 3 cols 2 lines (2x15) Time running out for RI illegals 2. Reaction (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Asia sees Iraq vote as crucial step 3. GAM (42) - 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x14) Dark future tipped for govt-GAM talks 4. Poem (30) - 32 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32) Aceh fishermen long for the sea --- 5. Photos, ads
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
CNG saves 'illegal' gas station
CNG saves 'illegal' gas station Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration made an abrupt about-face on its earlier policy to relocate fuel stations occupying green areas across the city, allowing them to remain operational with one condition: They must make available environmentally friendly compressed natural gas (CNG) to consumers.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Time running out for RI illegals
Time running out for RI illegals Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the end on Monday of the three-month amnesty program, more than 400,000 Indonesians working illegally in Malaysia are facing punishments of being whipped, fined or imprisoned before their deportation.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Council all ears to idea for new Cipasera
Council all ears to idea for new Cipasera Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang In response to the residents of six districts in Tangerang, who floated the idea of forming a new municipality, the Tangerang Council plans to look into the possibility. The council scheduled a seminar for next week to be held jointly with residents grouped in the Coordinating Body for the Establishment of an Independent Cipasera (Bakor Cipasera).
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Social movement improves paper firm's green awareness
Social movement improves paper firm's green awareness With his dissertation Gerakan Sosial Baru di Toba Samosir: Studi Kasus Gerakan Perlawanan Rakyat Terhadap Indorayon (New Social Movement in Toba Samosir: A study case on people's opposition movement against Indorayon) last month, Victor Silaen obtained his doctorate from the University of Indonesia. In a discussion with The Jakarta Post staff on Friday, including Adianto P.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aid fund control crucial
Aid fund control crucial From Koran Tempo The distrust in some circles over the utilization of aid funds for the reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh and North Sumatra is inseparable from the short-term orientation of most Indonesian officials and the lack of supervision. Their immature way of perceiving problems and assuming responsibility has become a major constraint and source of irregularities, besides the inherent weakness of the nation's monitoring system.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to set up SME-oriented bank
Malaysia to set up SME-oriented bank KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will set up a development bank to assist small- and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in 2005, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Monday. "The banks, at present, are focusing their attention on loan applications from big industries and the SMEs are having a problem getting capital," he said.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever kills 14 people in two months
Dengue fever kills 14 people in two months Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 14 people have died and around 1,000 others fallen sick from dengue fever in Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang, and Depok since December last year, prompting health officials to warn that the disease would continue to spread rapidly.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
23 women apply as busway drivers
23 women apply as busway drivers JAKARTA: TransJakarta Busway Management said on Monday it had received applications from 23 women hoping to be hired as busway drivers. "Two of the candidates are university graduates, seven received associate degrees and the rest graduated from high school," the management's head, Irzal Z. Djamal, said in a press statement on Monday. Irzal said he hoped the new recruits would represent the busway as well as the current drivers.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hoping for peace
Hoping for peace Desperate positivism. That could be a way of describing the reactions toward the recently concluded talks in Helsinki between Aceh separatist leaders (GAM) and Indonesian government representatives. The two-day meeting provided little substance in terms of progress on ending the ongoing hostilities. Calling the talks positive may be clutching at straws. Many in this country, not least our respected legislators, have viewed the talks with snide skepticism.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malacca Strait altered after tsunami: Report
Malacca Strait altered after tsunami: Report Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The depth in certain stretches of the narrow Malacca Strait, one of the world's busiest shipping lanes, has changed slightly following the huge earthquake and killer waves which struck off Indonesia last month, according to the Malaysian navy.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Laundries plants to be moved
Laundries plants to be moved The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid residents' complaints of water pollution caused by laundry plants in the Sukabumi Selatan subdistrict, West Jakarta, the city administration said it would seek to relocate the plants to industrial estates and require them to treat their liquid waste. "They can move to other locations designed for industrial estates.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURCSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. DISCOURCSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Social movement improves Indorayon's green awareness With his dissertation Gerakan Sosial Baru di Toba Samosir: Studi Kasus Gerakan Perlawanan Rakyat Terhadap Indorayon (New Social Movement in Toba Samosir: A study case on people's opposition movement against Indorayon) last month, Victor Silaen obtained his doctorate from the University of Indonesia. In a discussion with The Jakarta Post staff on Friday, including Adianto P.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
From Koran Tempo
From Koran Tempo The large number of foreign troops providing relief aid in Aceh may open the opportunity for foreign intervention. Their role should therefore be minimized by strictly implementing the government's three-phase recovery policy. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced the plan for tsunami-stricken Aceh, comprising three stages: Restoration, reconstruction and development. Meanwhile, local volunteers' access to the region should be facilitated.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN parliamentary caucus on Myanmar
ASEAN parliamentary caucus on Myanmar Michael Vatikiotis, Singapore Myanmar's imminent turn as chairman of ASEAN in gives regional officials cause for concern. Their worry is that when it is the military junta's turn to host the annual round of meetings and summits next year, ASEAN's dialog partners -- and principal trading partners -- will choose not to attend and embarrass the region.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Activists worry Aceh reconstruction could harm forests
Activists worry Aceh reconstruction could harm forests Burt Herman, Associated Press/Jantho, Aceh Rustling branches betray the likely presence of an orangutan in the distance, while twittering insects and streams provide the soundtrack of the tropical forests of Aceh province, a temple of nature rising above the tsunami-ravaged shores below. Though the forests that cover much of Aceh were left largely untouched by the Dec.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
* TNI chief to be replaced soon Page 2
* TNI chief to be replaced soon Page 2 * House to reopen Trisakti, Semanggi incidents Page 4 * Dengue fever, dysentery kill dozens Page 5 * ASEAN starts parliamentary caucus on Myanmar Page 7 * Adiguna Sutowo charged with murder Page 8 * Wade leads Heat over Rockets Page 9 * Congress preempts Bush Page 11 * Five foreign firms hired to handle bonds issue Page 13 * Aceh reconstruction could harm forests: Activists Page 18
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;PRB; ANPAk..r.. Meulaboh-tsunami JP/6/opinion Meulaboh dismembered but not dishonored 2. Nation-- 2 x 30 Will Thai democracy be able to survive next week's election?
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pride or what?
Pride or what? With great contentment did I read and listen to stories about the readiness of foreign military troops to help tsunami victims in Aceh. But now? I know that Acehnese are proud -- perhaps too proud. I think that must be the reason why they are forcing the foreign troops to leave Aceh. Of course, the state of emergency is over. But still the unarmed military troops are necessary!
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGO urges closure of Tangerang spots
NGO urges closure of Tangerang spots TANGERANG: The group Front of Tangerang Saviors urged the authorities to close down dozens of entertainment spots in Pinangsia, Karawaci. "The entertainment spots violate Bylaw No. 5/2001 on the tourist industry ... the authorities should take legal action," group chairman Mahdi Ardianysah was quoted as saying by Tempointeraktif.com on Sunday. He said the entertainment spots did not have licenses to operate in the area. -- JP
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
City to relocate laundries over pollution woes
City to relocate laundries over pollution woes The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Amid residents' complaints of water pollution caused by laundry plants in the Sukabumi Selatan subdistrict, West Jakarta, the city administration said it would seek to relocate the plants to industrial estates and require them to treat their liquid waste. "They can move to other locations designed for industrial estates.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Don't rush into new round of political talks
Don't rush into new round of political talks Kirsten E. Schulze, London For the first time since the collapse of the Aceh peace process in May 2003 the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government formally talked again. This decision came in the wake of the tsunami's devastation of much of Aceh's coastal areas, leaving some 170,000 Acehnese dead. This humanitarian disaster added urgency to the informalback-channel contacts, which had been going on since November 2004.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Driving in Jakarta
Driving in Jakarta Regarding The Jakarta Post's article --Driving in Jakarta to slow to snail's pace by 2020 on Dec. 17 -- I take the liberty to send my opinion as follows: The cheap partial solution to traffic in Jakarta is to enforce the "intersection blocking rule". This violation must be treated the same as running a red light or a stop sign. This rule states a vehicle may not enter the intersection unless the space in front is sufficient to make sure the intersection is not blocked.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shares end low on profit-taking in Indosat
Shares end low on profit-taking in Indosat Dow Jones/Jakarta Indonesian shares ended marginally lower on Monday on profit- taking in cigarette maker Gudang Garam and Indonesian Satellite, dealers said. They said the weak rupiah against the dollar and renewed worries that the government may soon raise fuel prices spurred investors to take profit after the main index ended at a record high on Friday. "It was a cautious and dull trade," said a trader with a local securities firm.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
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heading for page 18 1. REBILD -- 3 x 20 counts Activists worry Aceh reconstruction could harm forests 2. MENOREH -- 2 x 36 Community forest management restores Yogyakarta's Menoreh Hill Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Bogor 3. WARM -- 1 x 41 Climate experiment points to hot future
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court delays verdict in Cimanggis bombing
Court delays verdict in Cimanggis bombing The Jakarta Post Bogor The Cibinong District Court delayed announcing on Monday a verdict in the trial of Omar Abdurahman, 32, the first person to stand trial in the Cimanggis bomb making case. "This is not a petty crime ... the court needs time to study every aspect of the case and prepare a verdict," presiding judge Eka Budi told the courtroom. The panel of judges adjourned the trial until Wednesday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Woori Bank donates Rp 2b to Aceh
Woori Bank donates Rp 2b to Aceh JAKARTA: South Korean-based Woori Bank donated on Monday nearly Rp 2 billion (US$218,700) for tsunami victims in Aceh and North Sumatra. The donation was handed over by PT Bank Woori Indonesia president director Lim Chol-jin to Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah. "This donation was collected from our management, staff and customers who wanted to express their sympathy toward the people in Aceh currently facing a very difficult situation," said Lim.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever, diarrhea claim dozens
Dengue fever, diarrhea claim dozens The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Indramayu/Kendari/Kupang Dengue fever cases have increased rapidly in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi and Indramayu, West Java, claiming five lives and hospitalizing hundreds more, mostly children. In Kendari, the latest victim was five-year-old Fransiska Fani Yuliawan, who died late on Friday after four days of treatment at Santa Anna hospital in Kendari.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fishery industry to top Rp 100 trillion in 2005
Fishery industry to top Rp 100 trillion in 2005 Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fishery industry is expected to grow significantly this year as the government plans to capitalize on current fishery resources and protect local fishermen from foreign expansion.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt hires 5 foreign firms to handle bonds issuance
Govt hires 5 foreign firms to handle bonds issuance Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has appointed three foreign financial institutions as joint managers and two others as arrangers for the government's massive dollar-denominated bonds issue planned for February or March. The three lead managers are Deutsche Securities, Citigroup Inc. and UBS AG, while JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
First direct elections in Aceh regions postponed
First direct elections in Aceh regions postponed Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While other regions across the country are gearing up to hold the first direct regional elections in June, five regencies in Aceh will have to postpone the event following the tsunami disaster. Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf said on Monday that regional elections in five regencies of Aceh including Calang, Meulaboh and the mayoralty of Banda Aceh will be postponed indefinitely.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
HSBC asset management favors HK stocks in Asia
HSBC asset management favors HK stocks in Asia Rita Raagas De Ramos, Dow Jones/Hong Kong HSBC Asset Management is most bullish over Hong Kong shares in Asia, the only market in the region where it is overweight, and cautious over South Korea, Indonesia and India stocks.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
No slowing down in illegal trade of endangered animals
No slowing down in illegal trade of endangered animals Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The trade of protected animals is still flourishing in the country, despite warnings from environmentalists that certain species could become extinct due to the activity.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / .TB4.00" RI top 5 non oil and gas exports to Japan (in US$ million as of July 2004) -------------------------------------------------------- 1. Nickel ores, concentrates 505.50 2. Veneers and plywood 474.98 3. Coal, pulverized or not 268.15 4. Copper ores, concentrates 220.09 5.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalla to attend evangelism day
Kalla to attend evangelism day JAYAPURA, Papua: Vice President Jusuf Kalla is scheduled to attend a ceremony marking the 150th anniversary of Bible Evangelism Day on Feb. 5 in Jayapura, Papua. The ceremony will be held in Mandala field, Jayapura, with over 20,000 people scheduled to attend, said Papua Deputy Governor Constant Karma. The anniversary committee has scheduled a number of activities to mark the occasion, including a religious book exhibition and a boat rowing competition.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Adiguna Sutowo charged with murder
Adiguna Sutowo charged with murder Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adiguna Sutowo will be charged with murder and illegal possession of the gun he allegedly used to kill bar worker Yohannes Berchmans "Rudy" Haerudy Natong on Jan. 1. Chief of the intelligence unit at the Jakarta prosecutor's office, Farried Haryanto, said they were expecting the city police to hand over the suspect and the evidence as the next procedure before the prosecutors recommend a court trial.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners must not intervene in Aceh
Foreigners must not intervene in Aceh From Koran Tempo The large number of foreign troops providing relief aid in Aceh may open the opportunity for foreign intervention. Their role should therefore be minimized by strictly implementing the government's three-phase recovery policy. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced the plan for tsunami-stricken Aceh, comprising three stages: Restoration, reconstruction and development.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flights, envoys calm Taiwan-China tension
Flights, envoys calm Taiwan-China tension Alice Hung, Reuters/Taipei The exchange of historic flights between China and Taiwan, a rare Beijing offer to restart stalled talks and a private visit by senior Chinese officials all point to a thaw in tensions in one of Asia's most dangerous hot spots.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreign schools in FEZs
Foreign schools in FEZs The government is reportedly set to renew efforts to enact a law on foreign schools in the free economic zones during the parliamentary session which starts Tuesday. We urge it to make sure that the law is enacted without further delay. The existence of world-class foreign universities would decrease the number of Korean students going abroad for higher education, reducing the growing deficit in service trade.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue spreads fast, 14 die in two months
Dengue spreads fast, 14 die in two months Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At least 14 people have died and around 1,000 others fallen sick from dengue fever in Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang, and Depok since December last year, prompting health officials to warn that the disease would continue to spread rapidly.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
It's time to standardize bilingual education
It's time to standardize bilingual education Eric E. Hallett, Jakarta There has been a recent push by schools across Southeast Asia to extend their use of English in the classroom to include not only language instruction, but also subjects traditionally taught in their students' native or national languages. They are shifting towards bilingual education.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Property demand likely to grow by over 20%
Property demand likely to grow by over 20% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The demand for residential, industrial and retail properties as well as office buildings in Jakarta and surrounding areas is likely to grow this year, according to a property brokerage company.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Japan FTA to boost ASEAN-Japan trade liberalization
RI, Japan FTA to boost ASEAN-Japan trade liberalization Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A free trade agreement (FTA) between Indonesia and Japan, which has been initiated by the two governments, will not pose a threat to a similar trade deal currently being developed between Japan and Southeast Asian countries, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
On Israeli aid
On Israeli aid I am a regular reader of The Jakarta Post. In the Jan. 25 edition I read a letter regarding aid from the Israeli government which I thought was a very narrow-minded view from someone I would expect is a university graduate. It is true that we do not have diplomatic ties with Israel and condemn what they have done to Palestine and Yasser Arafat. However it does not mean that they cannot give aid to Aceh. This is more humanitarian in nature than political.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Newborns with gonorrhea common in Bitung city
Newborns with gonorrhea common in Bitung city Jongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado The two-week-old baby girl looked content while being cradled in her mother's arms waiting for their turn to see the doctor. Once in a while, the mother would look at her daughter's swollen, mucus-filled eyes. The mother patiently awaited the doctor's call on Friday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Accommodating thousands of children
Accommodating thousands of children From Republika Following the report in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 3 that there is fear about the future of the child survivors of the tsunami disaster in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the central executive board of Hidayatullah would like to state as follows: 1. It supports the government's policy not to let these children be taken out of Aceh until clear data about their families has been obtained. 2.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Expat community donates to schools
Expat community donates to schools JAKARTA: The International School of Bogor and Bogor Expats on Sunday donated 260 sets of chairs and desks to two elementary public schools. "We are really concerned that the 520 students there will have problems with their health and bone growth if they have to sit and learn every day on the cold floor, as they've done for the past year," Herdiana Kiehl, the school's project coordinator, said in a statement made available to The Jakarta Post on Monday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
The threat of apostasy
The threat of apostasy From Republika According to volunteers in tsunami-stricken Aceh, only around 30 percent of Aceh people perform their religious duties as Muslims, with 70 percent comprising the volunteers themselves. The phenomenon is apparently due to declining confidence among the Acehnese that these duties will improve the situation in their region. This certainly requires special and immediate handling because their fundamental Islamic faith is involved.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
GAM's 'support' for Aceh
GAM's 'support' for Aceh From Suara Karya The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) aims to break away from Indonesia through political means and armed rebellion, claiming to struggle for the aspirations and welfare of the Acehnese people. Meanwhile, GAM, in the name of its struggle, commits such crimes as intimidation, hostage-taking, terrorism, robbery and arson, mainly targeting the local people. So, which group of Acehnese does GAM fight for?
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh needs more medicine, not foreign doctors: Aid official
Aceh needs more medicine, not foreign doctors: Aid official The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tsunami-stricken areas in Indonesia were in need of more medical supplies rather than additional medical workers due to the declining number of patients and the already excessive number of medical workers, a senior aid official said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
'There are too many private cars'
'There are too many private cars' Jakarta officials want to limit the age of vehicles allowed on the roads to reduce air pollution and ease traffic congestion. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their opinion on the issue. Suherman, 36, drives a public minivan between South Jakarta and Central Jakarta. He rents a house in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta: I agree with the proposal to limit the age of vehicles. The city is jammed with both public and private vehicles.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
For SPOTLIGHT:
For SPOTLIGHT: AN HONORED GUEST: The President of the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, H.E Kay Rala Xanana Gusmao (left), is welcomed by the General Manager of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, Poul E Bitsch (right), while Resident Manager Wayan Astawa looks on. Hotel Borobudur Jakarta was honored to be visited by Xanana Gusmao on Jan. 27-29, 2005.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Immigration officials meet at palace
Immigration officials meet at palace JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono opened on Monday a two-day meeting of immigration officials at the State Palace. The meeting was attended by 240 officials from across the country and abroad. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said that the participants would discuss standardizing services at the office in a bid to improve its performance.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pride or what?
Pride or what? With great contentment did I read and listen to stories about the readiness of foreign military troops to help tsunami victims in Aceh. But now? I know that Acehnese are proud -- perhaps too proud. I think that must be the reason why they are forcing the foreign troops to leave Aceh. Of course, the state of emergency is over. But still the unarmed military troops are necessary!