Archive: 21 February 2005
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Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian Open
Malaysian Open Leading third-round scores in the US$1.21 million Carlsberg Malaysian Open at Saujana Golf and Country Club (par 72) on Saturday: 197 - Thongchai Jaidee (Tha) 64-66-67 203 - Jyoti Randhawa (Ind) 70-68-65 204 - Padraig Harrington (Irl) 71-66-67, Prom Meesawat (Tha) 68- 65-71, Henrik Stenson (Swe) 69-64-71 205 - Thomas Bj?rn (Den) 68-64-73 207 - Stuart Manley (Wal) 70-71-66, Robert-Jan Derksen (Ned) 71- 69-67, David Bransdon (Aus) 68-71-68, Simon Yates (Sco) 69-69-69, Pelle Edberg...
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Saifullah ready to lead PKB
Saifullah ready to lead PKB Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for the Development of Disadvantaged Regions Saifullah Yusuf has announced his bid to contest the leadership race of the National Awakening Party (PKB) in April. He said on Saturday he is ready to quit the Cabinet should he be elected as new leader of the party founded by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fighting graft 'must start at budget debate'
Fighting graft 'must start at budget debate' Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just like government officials, corruption watchdogs showed no surprise on Friday at the results of a survey placing Jakarta as the most corrupt city in the country, but for quite different reasons. The Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (Fitra) said that corrupt practices start with budget deliberations that very often take place behind close doors.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment in Indonesia
Foreign investment in Indonesia Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu's comments and concerns with regard to "out of control regional administrations' levies on foreign investors" (The Jakarta Post of Feb. 14) are to be commended. We will, however, wait and see if these words are finally going to turn into concrete action. Foreign investors have been patiently waiting six years for Indonesia to change legislation to attract or keep foreign investors.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Billions earmarked for Aceh agriculture
Billions earmarked for Aceh agriculture BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriantono said on Sunday the government would channel between Rp 300 billion (US$33.3 million) and Rp 400 billion to help rebuild the agricultural sector in Aceh following the tsunami. Some of the money, which will come from state and provincial budgets, will go to rehabilitate paddy fields, said Anton, who visited a camp for displaced persons in Aceh Besar regency on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ministry demands repeal of bylaws
Ministry demands repeal of bylaws JAKARTA: The Ministry of Finance has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to repeal 369 bylaws issued by regional governments nationwide on taxes. In a statement, the ministry said the 369 bylaws violated regulations issued by the central government. The ministry said the bylaws hampered the movement of goods and services across the archipelago, creating a high cost economy. -- Antara
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans for inclusion of disabled in public schools
Govt plans for inclusion of disabled in public schools The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of National Education is pushing that disabled children be permitted to join public schools as part of its efforts to include them in the nine-year mandatory education program.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Susilo's 100 Days and the tsunami The first hundred days of President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono's mandate have passed and the pundits, predictably, are pontificating. How does one assess the President's success or failure to achieve the expected results? The situation in Indonesia today precludes simply reaching for a checklist and seeing how many election promises have been kept and how many have fallen by the wayside.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
When political, national interests collide
When political, national interests collide Imanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto's term in office has been extended twice. He has also tendered his resignation for the second time earlier this month. According to Law No. 34/2004 on the military, his term cannot be extended further as he will be 58 in April, the maximum authorized age for a high-ranking TNI officer.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Consumers needs education on credit card usage
Consumers needs education on credit card usage The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a young professional who has been working for only two years, Dewi, a manager of a small bookstore here has three silver credit cards placed neatly inside her wallet. "I have lots of needs that I cannot cover with cash," she said explaining why she has more than one credit card, citing entertainment expenses and electronic gadgets to equip her room as among those needs.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Farmer finds oil well in a Brebes village
Farmer finds oil well in a Brebes village Nana Rukmana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon/Jakarta When Slamet Bukhori, a middle-aged farmer in the village of Kertasinduyasa, in Brebes, Central Java, went to take a bath on Thursday, he did not expect anything out of the ordinary, and was surprised to find that the water he took out from his well was heavily infiltrated by oil.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Weighing the urgency of constitutional amendments
Weighing the urgency of constitutional amendments Munafrizal Manan, Jakarta The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) is eager to propose an amendment to Article 22D of the Constitution of 1945. Article 22D regulates the role of the DPD in law making. By amending this article, the DPD hopes to increase its authority so as to become an equal with the House of Representatives (DPR). The DPD has thus been canvassing for support.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh's traumatized fishermen coaxed back to the tranquil sea
Aceh's traumatized fishermen coaxed back to the tranquil sea Karima Anjani, Reuters/Banda Aceh The damage to the important fishing industry in Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh province could be lighter than was feared but many fishermen have suffered deep trauma, U.N. officials said on Thursday. Aceh on the northern tip of Sumatra island bore the brunt of the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami, which displaced 400,000 people and left 240,00 dead or listed as missing.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fire victims suffer food poisoning
Fire victims suffer food poisoning Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/Makassar After surviving a fire that reduced their houses and belongings to ashes last week, 30 residents of Tarakan, Malimongan Tua, Wajo district are now facing another ordeal -- food poisoning. One-year-old Dani, one of the food poisoning victims, lay helplessly in Jala Ammiri Navy hospital on Saturday. His face was still pale, while he kept holding onto his mother.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore to raise wage 20% for RI maids
S'pore to raise wage 20% for RI maids SINGAPORE: Singapore will increase the minimum monthly salary of Indonesian maids working in the city-state by 20 percent, a news report said on Sunday. The Association of Employment Agencies said it would raise the minimum wage to S$280 (US$170; euro 130.53) per month for new Indonesian maids starting April 1, Channel News Asia reported.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bloggings, educative online journals for all
Bloggings, educative online journals for all Jaha Nababan, Contributor, Jakarta Blogging is not bragging. Information written in a blog is maintained as free usable knowledge. That statement contradicts what Roy Suryo, an Indonesian information and communication technology (ICT) expert, said in a monthly business magazine. He said he intentionally did not create a blog or a personal homepage -- he probably meant personal website -- because he did not need one.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court, AGO agree to set up team
Court, AGO agree to set up team JAKARTA: The Supreme Court and the Attorney General's Office have reached an agreement to set up a joint team to seek technical solutions to tackle shortcomings in existing laws in a bid to strengthen law enforcement. Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan told the press over the weekend that the cooperation was aimed at boosting an integrated criminal justice system as the existing system had loopholes that were often used by criminals to evade justice.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
NEWSANALYSIS
NEWSANALYSIS TNI chief appointment: When political and national interests collide Imanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto's term in office has been extended twice. He has also tendered his resignation for the second time earlier this month. According to Law No. 34/2004 on the military, his term cannot be extended further as he will be 58 in April, the maximum authorized age for a high-ranking TNI officer.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-lepers struggle to survive in Tangerang
Ex-lepers struggle to survive in Tangerang Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Often overlooked and dismissed, recovered leprosy patients who have been discharged from the leprosy hospital Sitanala in Neglasari district, Tangerang, have no one to turn to in looking for work. Those who don't have any work skills get their lunch money by begging on the streets or at other public places.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Violent Face of Indonesia
The Violent Face of Indonesia Thang D. Nguyen Jakarta As 2004 came to an end, Western intelligence forces issued a warning of a potential terrorist attack in a Hilton hotel in Indonesia during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Fortunately, no terrorist attacks happened. Unfortunately, however, a killing took place at Jakarta Hotel Hilton on New Year's Eve.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt-Cemex agreement
Govt-Cemex agreement The article Govt's court battle with Cemex looms in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 16 prompted me to offer some comments. I have followed this story ever since the government considered an amicable out-of-court settlement. The government decided to reconsider its challenge against Cemex through arbitration proceedings.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bush, Clinton take tour of grim tsunami sites
Bush, Clinton take tour of grim tsunami sites Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Amid tight security, former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush senior toured Banda Aceh on Sunday to see directly the havoc caused by the Dec. 26 tsunami disaster. On board a large Chinook military helicopter, the former presidents toured several places in the city, including the sea front Lampu'uk area, one of the hardest hit areas in Aceh.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
BSD launches new housing
BSD launches new housing JAKARTA: The developer of Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) City on Sunday launched a 80-hectare housing complex in Tangerang, Bante, which it expects to build over the next three years. The new housing estate, named De Latino, consists of 12 clusters using Latin American names like Hacienda Mexicano, Santiago District, Brazilian Flamengo, Rio de Brazilla, and Caribbean Resort.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
New Zealand, Australia warn of attacks on tsunami aid workers in
New Zealand, Australia warn of attacks on tsunami aid workers in Indonesia Agencies Auckland/ Jakarta New Zealand and Australia warned on Sunday they had information of possible terrorist attacks on Western aid workers involved in tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Harsh responses to Muslim separatists risk increased terror, say
Harsh responses to Muslim separatists risk increased terror, say analysts Lawrence Bartlett Agence France-Presse/Kuala Lumpur Harsh government responses to separatist violence in Thailand and the Philippines risk drawing international terrorists more deeply into the region, analysts say. Conflicts in Muslim areas of Buddhist Thailand and the mainly Christian Philippines have been fueled by local issues but are getting increasing attention from militants outside the region, they say.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's rights image improves
Indonesia's rights image improves From Koran Tempo Despite the negative domestic evaluation of Indonesia's upholding of human rights, the image in the international community is positive. Indonesia is seen as actively promoting rights. The election of Indonesian Ambassador to the United Nations (UN) Makarim Wibisono as chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission serves as proof of this good image. He was elected on Jan. 17 by acclamation, with no objection from commission members.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian petroleum industry caught in confusing web of rules
Indonesian petroleum industry caught in confusing web of rules John Mcbeth, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The recent oil strike by Australian-owned Santos off the coast of East Java and major untapped oil and gas deposits in ExxonMobil's disputed Cepu field will not be enough to head off what appears to be a pending Indonesian decision to end its 43- year membership of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Truth, reconciliation pose a challenge for the government
Truth, reconciliation pose a challenge for the government On Monday representatives of truth and reconciliation commissions from several countries will convene to share their experiences with Indonesia, that has only recently passed a law, long awaited, setting up such a commission. The following is an excerpt from an interview with Ifdhal Kasim, Director of the Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM), who talked to The Jakarta Post's Muninggar Sri Saraswati.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trade union demands hospital for workers
Trade union demands hospital for workers Wahyuana, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi Several workers' unions in Bekasi urged the government to establish a special hospital for workers where they can receive quality treatment and where insurance claims can be expedited. Dwi Haryanto, deputy of Bekasi's All-Indonesia Workers Union (SPSI), revealed on Friday that the number of work-related accidents was high; reaching up to 564 cases per month.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Introductory Workshop on
Introductory Workshop on LPG and LNG Processing Operations PT OTI Transformasi Lintas Internasional will run an introductory workshop on natural gas handling, conditioning and processing operations to help companies face the highly competitive market. The five-day workshop will be held at the Bali Hilton in Nusa Dua, Bali from March 14 to March 18, 2005. It will focus on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) products.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
~CONVENTION AGENDA
~CONVENTION AGENDA March 14, 2005 08.30 - 09.10 Report from the Organizing Committee, Gunadi Sugiharso (Co-Chairman of APMF - Indonesia) Opening Speech from the Steering Committee Chairman, Senyon Kim (Chairman of Steering Committee APMF) Opening Ceremony, Aburizal Bakrie (Coordinating Minister for the Economy - Indonesia) 09.10 - 09.40 Keynote speech, Jakob Oetama (Chairman & CEO of Kompas Gramedia Group, Indonesia) 09.40 - 10.20 Managing & Coping With Changes, Alan Rutherford (Head of Media,...
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Champ Thongchai takes six-shot lead at Malaysian Open
Champ Thongchai takes six-shot lead at Malaysian Open Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Title-holder Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand pulled six shots clear of the chasing pack after the third round of the Carlsberg Malaysian Open on Saturday, poised to defend a title for the first time in his illustrious career.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bank loans to SMEs grow by 32.5%: BI
Bank loans to SMEs grow by 32.5%: BI Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an encouraging sign for the country's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), loans to the sector grew by 32.5 percent to Rp 72 trillion (US$7.75 billion) last year on the back of the sound credit performances of SMEs, Bank Indonesia said.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cooler heads prevail in House-AGO dispute
Cooler heads prevail in House-AGO dispute JAKARTA: House of Representative Speaker Agung Laksono said on Sunday a dispute between the House and the Attorney General's Office had cooled down. He said the dispute between House members and officials from the Attorney General's Office was the result of a simple miscommunication. "Both sides have apologized," he said during a visit to Batam.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Smokers and Corruption
Smokers and Corruption From Koran Tempo Some people say that a fine of Rp 50 million to be imposed on people who smoke in public places is absurd. However, I believe it is now time for the Jakarta city administration to have its own bylaw that bans smoking in public places. Jakarta residents, in particular, and Indonesians, in general, must respect other people in their own surroundings and maintain their environment in a good condition.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
LGEIN to shift to premium products in three years: CEO
LGEIN to shift to premium products in three years: CEO Consumer electronics producer PT LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) earlier revealed that it would invest up to US$15 million in the country this year, bringing its total investment in Indonesia to $90 million from 15 years ago. In a recent visit to LGEIN's factories in Legok, Tangerang, Banten, The Jakarta Post's Zakki P.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism in economic, social terms
Terrorism in economic, social terms S.P. Seth, Sydney Until very recently if anyone sought to understand and explain terrorism in economic and social terms, he/she was likely to be branded as a terrorism sympathizer by the U.S. and Australian establishments. Lately, though, economic and social deprivation in Indonesia and elsewhere in predominantly Islamic societies is starting to be acknowledged as a contributing factor to terrorism. Which is good as far as it goes.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
OIC pledges $145m for Aceh orphans
OIC pledges $145m for Aceh orphans report Agencies, Kuala Lumpur The world's biggest grouping of Islamic nations has pledged US$145 million for Indonesia's tsunami-ravaged Aceh province, to be spent largely on children orphaned by the Dec. 26 disaster, a report said on Sunday. The money will finance various projects over a four to five year period, chair of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC), Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, was quoted as saying by the New Straits Times.
Mon, 21 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.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Helping Aceh: What works and what does not
Helping Aceh: What works and what does not Simon G. Bell, Jakarta A team of international scientists studying the effects of the tsunami in Banda Aceh recently reported in a Seattle newspaper that the initial announcements relating to the height and speed of the tsunami were significantly understated.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
NZ, Australia warn of attacks on tsunami aid workers in RI
NZ, Australia warn of attacks on tsunami aid workers in RI Agencies, Auckland/Jakarta New Zealand and Australia warned on Sunday they had information of possible terrorist attacks on Western aid workers involved in tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Command and control
Command and control The president is the supreme commander of the Indonesian armed forces. The 1945 Constitution -- both in its amended and original forms -- clearly stipulates such. Even top military brass would not argue with the president's official distinction as commander in chief. But the current degree of actual control the president has over this most strategic of state institutions is ambiguous.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lay economist's view of fuel subsidy cut
Lay economist's view of fuel subsidy cut From Kompas While many people seem to believe that "Fuel subsidies are enjoyed by the rich", I think that these subsidies (for gasoline and diesel) are instead enjoyed by most poor Indonesians, directly or otherwise. If the government goes through with its plan to cut fuel subsidies, the poor will suffer. Many of them will have to pay more for gasoline for their motorcycles.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lost sympathy for GAM
Lost sympathy for GAM From Kontan I was still a university student when the New Order regime collapsed. I was then "against" the government and believed that the uprisings in the regions, including the ongoing on in Aceh by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) reflected a rejection of the then government as a result of the government's unfair treatment of the regions.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on Italian Textile Finishing Technology
Seminar on Italian Textile Finishing Technology The Italian Trade Commission in Jakarta and the Italian Association of Textile Machinery (ACIMIT), in cooperation with the Indonesian Textile Association (API), will hold a seminar on the latest Italian textile technology at the Sheraton Hotel, Bandung on Feb. 23. Italian textile industry expert, Dr.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
One more international school comes in Jakarta
One more international school comes in Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another multilingual school is set to open on Jl. Lodan, North Jakarta, in July, giving more options to parents who are seeking a comprehensive education for their children.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bandung landslide damages two houses
Bandung landslide damages two houses BANDUNG: Two houses were damaged in a landslide in Bonjot hamlet, Rancapanggung village in Cililin district, Bandung Regency on Saturday. No casualties were reported. Head of Cililin district, Maskur, said the landslide was the first in the village. "We fear that the landslide, which damaged 70 hectares of paddy fields, will reoccur," said Maskur, adding that over 50 houses located in the landslide area might be affected if another landslide took place.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mayoral candidates pull out all stops
Mayoral candidates pull out all stops Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung That morning, a well-built man in his 40s came to Tanjungkarang train station wearing a black suit, followed by officials from state railway PT Kereta Api Indonesia. "Let's ask Pak Heriyanto, he's our mayoral candidate," prompted one of the officials. In a flash, acting like a real mayor himself, Heriyanto chatted with train passengers, asking them about the train company's services.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/AUCT
JP/17/AUCT Bachelor auction romantic way to raise funds Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The hottest bachelor at the charity auction was Alexander Jovanovic, 43, an Aussie with a pair of hazel-colored eyes, 180 centimeters in height, sexy streaks of gray hair in his wavy, dark hair and charm that sent the ladies screaming and crooning. Of the total nine bachelors up for auction, his was the highest bid, at Rp 3.5 million (US$388).
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Accommodating
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.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims JP/18/Envoy Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the aftermath of the tsunami that swept across Aceh and North Sumatra, countries around the world have contributed much to ease the suffering of survivors.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Crisis team in Jordan to secure release of journalists
Crisis team in Jordan to secure release of journalists Adianto P. Simamora and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six days after two Indonesian journalists were kidnapped in Iraq, their whereabouts remained unknown as a crisis settlement team leading efforts to secure their release arrived in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Disco --- 1x45
1. Disco --- 1x45 Truth, reconciliation pose a challenge for govt 2. GAM ----- 4x12 RI, GAM to resume talks despite differences 3. Threat -- 3x16 NZ, Australia warn of attacks on tsunami aid workers in RI 4. Lebanon - 1x37 Lebanon protests to UN over Hariri killing probe
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Solutions for pollution
Solutions for pollution As one of the largest metropolitan cities in the world, Jakarta only needs to fix three major sources of pollution. First, emissions created largely by diesel engines (public buses, public minivans). Second, trash burning (remember we live in the city not in the village. Third, polluting factories (prosecute the owners). If we can accomplish these three things, Jakarta's air will be much cleaner for our children to breathe. DAVIS THOMAS Jakarta
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police shrug off corruption report
Police shrug off corruption report Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police have shrugged off a report that declares it to be the second most corrupt institution in the country, saying the accusation was without foundation. Director of the Special Economic Crime unit Brig. Gen. Andi Chaeruddin said that he could not respond to the results of the survey because there was no hard evidence to support the claims.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Garbage crisis calls for a law
Garbage crisis calls for a law Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Bogor The Jakarta administration renewed demands for a law on the management of waste which is crucial to resolve the current garbage crisis. "A bylaw made by each region will not be enough because the issue goes beyond borders," said Rusman Sagala, head of operational division at the Jakarta Sanitation Agency.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tourist sport becomes haven for refugees
Tourist sport becomes haven for refugees Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Aceh Besar Before the quake-triggered tsunamis hit Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam on Dec. 26 last year, Mata Ie was a popular tourist attraction famous for its mountain spring. Located in Darul Imarah district, Aceh Besar regency, some 10 kilometers from Banda Aceh, most parts of the spring were left untouched by the tsunamis.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS When political, national interests collide 2. CORRUPT: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Stopping graft should begin at budget discussions: Fitra 3. MEDAN: 3 LINES, 16 counts Corruption hottest topic in SBY, Clinton, Bush talks 4. DISABLE: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Govt plans for inclusion of disabled in public schools
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Astra's car sales to grow by 10%
Astra's car sales to grow by 10% JAKARTA: PT Astra International, Indonesia's leading automotive producer, projects a 10 percent increase in their car sales this year to maintain last year's market share of some 45 percent. "We will likely maintain last year's market share of 45 percent of the projected total national car sales of 520,000 units this year," said Astra corporate secretary Amnuddin. The growth target is actually lower than last year's sales, that grew by 44 percent.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Seminar on Italian Textile Finishing Technology
Seminar on Italian Textile Finishing Technology The Italian Trade Commission in Jakarta and the Italian Association of Textile Machinery (ACIMIT), in cooperation with the Indonesian Textile Association (API), will hold a seminar on the latest Italian textile technology at the Sheraton Hotel, Bandung on Feb. 23. Italian textile industry expert, Dr.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Muslim writers tell of harmony with West
Muslim writers tell of harmony with West The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oh, East is East and West in West, and never the twain shall meet. Till earth and sky stand presently, at God's greatest judgment seat. These words by Rudyard Kipling, a British Nobel prize winner for literature, were quoted by Ismail Fahmi Alatas, better known as Aji, in his book titled Contemplation of a Young Muslim in the Midst of Mourning.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
PM Soe Win arrives in the Philippines
PM Soe Win arrives in the Philippines PHILIPPINES: Myanmar Prime Minister Lt. Gen. Soe Win arrived on Sunday in the Philippines on a two-day official visit. Soe Win, accompanied by Foreign Minister Nyan Win, was welcomed by Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo at Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
On stay permits
On stay permits I am referring to the letter regarding foreign investment in Indonesia by Frank Zieschank (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 11). What the gentleman says here is only the tip of the iceberg. A friend of mine who is married to an Australian and arranging for stay permits for her kids is going through hell going from regional immigration office to the directorate general of immigration.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Corruption hottest topic in Susilo, Clinton, Bush talks
Corruption hottest topic in Susilo, Clinton, Bush talks Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has held brief talks with visiting former U.S. presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush Sr. on Sunday, discussing topics related to the rebuilding and reconstruction of Aceh in the wake of Dec. 26 tsunami disaster. The 20-minute closed-door meeting was held in VIP room of Polonia Airport in Medan, before the casually dressed former U.S.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Manuel Baldemor, traveling artist with colorful diary
Manuel Baldemor, traveling artist with colorful diary Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Filipino Manuel Baldemor has made thousands of paintings during the 57 years of his life as he journeyed from place to place, from culture to culture. At home, art critics describe him as being "versatile". "I can paint 10 paintings a day," Baldemor said at his Jakarta exhibition on Friday. Everywhere he travels -- so far he has been to 57 countries -- he makes sketches and paints.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Many ways of raising funds for regional direct election
Many ways of raising funds for regional direct election Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Achmad Yulizar, 50, is rather chipper looking for a man who failed to secure the nomination of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) for Bandarlampung mayor. After all, the current deputy mayor of Bandarlampung still has the chance to be nominated by two other parties he is affiliated with -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle and the Democratic Party.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Harsh responses to Muslim separatists risk increased terror, say
Harsh responses to Muslim separatists risk increased terror, say analysts Lawrence Bartlett Agence France-Presse/Kuala Lumpur Harsh government responses to separatist violence in Thailand and the Philippines risk drawing international terrorists more deeply into the region, analysts say. Conflicts in Muslim areas of Buddhist Thailand and the mainly Christian Philippines have been fueled by local issues but are getting increasing attention from militants outside the region, they say.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Baldemor exhibits fine assortment of paintings, gives one away
Baldemor exhibits fine assortment of paintings, gives one away Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans may have the privilege of enjoying -- even if they can afford, they can own one -- the works of the Philippines' prolific artist Manuel "Manny" Baldemor at his solo exhibition held from Feb. 18 through Feb. 24. The exhibition in the lobby of the ASEAN Secretariat on Jl. Sisingamangaraja, South Jakarta displays more than 60 of Baldemor's acrylic, watercolor and oil paintings.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malpractice case ready for trial
Malpractice case ready for trial JAKARTA: The police have submitted two file cases on hospitals involving alleged malpractice to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, but only one has been declared ready for prosecution. Jakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said that the prosecutors were now working on a case against Pondok Indah Hospital, South Jakarta.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, GAM to resume talks despite differences
RI, GAM to resume talks despite differences Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government and the exiled leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are ready to resume a second-round peace talks in Finland on Monday despite their acute differences on how to end the decades' long conflict in the province that has killed thousands of people.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
500 officers guard City Hall
500 officers guard City Hall JAKARTA: Public Order Agency officers are guarding City Hall around the clock for fear of retaliatory attacks following the shooting death of gang member John Albert on Friday night. Agency head Soebagio said on Sunday he had no plan to move about 500 public order officers from City Hall on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan until the gang Albert belonged to retracted its threat to attack City Hall.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Old City' vendors to be relocated
'Old City' vendors to be relocated Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Jakarta administration revealed a plan to relocate hundreds of street vendors packing the narrow Jl. Pancoran in Kota to nearby traditional markets as part of a project to revive the old downtown area. "We're still in discussion with city market operator PD Pasar Jaya about the relocation plan," Mayor Fajar A. Panjaitan told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Clinton (50) - 60 pts 4 cols 2 lines (2x22)
1. Clinton (50) - 60 pts 4 cols 2 lines (2x22) Bush, Clinton tour grim tsunami sites 2. Berlin (40) - 36 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x12) Berlin film fest puts Africa on map 3. Meutya (40) - 36 pts 3cols 1lines (1x24) RI pushes for journalists' release 4. Aid (35) - 32 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x32) OIC pledges $145m for Aceh orphans --- 5. Photo and one ad
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Aid groups hope post-tsunami world becomes more generous
Aid groups hope post-tsunami world becomes more generous Irwin Arieff, Reuters/United Nations The Indian Ocean tsunami has triggered the most generous outpouring of humanitarian aid in history, making relief groups hopeful of a basic shift in the way the world reacts to desperately needy people.
Mon, 21 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.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Piracy post-tsunami
Piracy post-tsunami Welcome though it would be, the marked decline in criminal activity in the piracy-plagued Malacca Straits after the tsunami cannot be attributed to altruistic factors alone. They (pirates) are lying low because global attention is currently focused on the region as never before, and international relief and rescue operations have brought a vast number of vessels to the area. It is clearly unsafe for pirates to play their dirty games.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Residents return home after quake
Residents return home after quake KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Thousands of Kendari residents who sought refuge following a major earthquake on Saturday began returning to their homes on Sunday. The residents began returning to their homes after government officials assured them the earthquake had not triggered a tsunami such as the one in Aceh. The earthquake, measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale, hit at 8:04 a.m.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh needs Rp 400b to rebuild agriculture
Aceh needs Rp 400b to rebuild agriculture The government has allocated around Rp 400 billion (US$43 million) fund to help rebuild the agriculture sector in the devastated province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam following Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami. Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono said during his visit to Aceh Besar regency on Sunday that more than 37,000 hectares of rice fields and 28,000 hectares of plantations in nine regencies were severely damaged by the calamities.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Officials demand money unshamedly'
'Officials demand money unshamedly' A survey by Transparency International Indonesia (TII) has ranked Jakarta as the nation's most corrupt city. The tax and customs offices have also come under fire of late, for the gross level of corruption within them. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their comments on the issue. Syandra (not her real name), 30, works for a company on Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jambi taxpayers should pay Rp1b
Jambi taxpayers should pay Rp1b JAMBI: Jambi's land and building tax office disclosed that many businessmen and officials were late in paying taxes amounting to Rp 1.3 billion (US$144.444) in the 1999-2004 period. Tax collection official, Rakhimi, said that of the businessmen's unpaid taxes, Rp 655 million was owed by businessman Akeng, who promised to pay his obligation immediately. He said he could not disclose the names of the other delinquent taxpayers since they may flee.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prima in his prime in winning Cigna
Prima in his prime in winning Cigna Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experience told on Sunday as second seeded Prima Simpatiaji of Central Java outclassed Jakarta teenager Sunu Wahyu Trijati 6-3, 6-1 for the 2005 Cigna Open men's singles tennis title. The all-Jakarta women's final was an anticlimactic affair, with second seeded Septi Mende retiring with an arm injury after losing the first three games to top seeded Ayu Fani Damayanti.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
City told to draft garbage law
City told to draft garbage law Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The Jakarta administration renewed demands for a law on the management of waste which is crucial to resolve the current garbage crisis. "A bylaw made by each region will not be enough because the issue goes beyond borders," said Rusman Sagala, head of operational division at the Jakarta Sanitation Agency.
Mon, 21 Feb 2005, 00:00 WIB
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