Archive: 26 February 2005
106 articles found
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Smoking restriction
Smoking restriction Herawati (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 16) misses the point about smoking restrictions. True, the smoker makes the decision whether or not to smoke, but his fellow passengers have no such choice.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Bumi to issue US$600m in bonds
Bumi to issue US$600m in bondsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's largest coal exporter, PT Bumi Resources, plans to issue US$600 million-worth of bonds later this year to refinance its debts, says a top company executive.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
C. Effendi
C. Effendi Jakarta While the majority of senior Ministry of Home Affairs officials prefer to be regarded as serious and unapproachable, Progo Nurdjaman, the director general of regional autonomy, comes across as being a friendly character who is open to suggestions.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Poor accountability of civil servant creates room for corruption
Poor accountability of civil servant creates room for corruption The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Radical reform of the Indonesian administration and bureaucracy is imperative to help curb endemic corruption among civil servants, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report has said.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Conserve the forests
Conserve the forests It is said that a lot of timber will be used to rebuild Aceh and how it could lead to the plunder of the forests. In the disaster areas, apart from being painful reminders, the timber materials and the wonderful boats appear to be very useful resources and good for recycling...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Tsunami aid tolats $6.28 billion, Germany largest donor: UN
Tsunami aid tolats $6.28 billion, Germany largest donor: UNJerry Norton, Reuters/Banda Aceh Humanitarian assistance to tsunami-affected countries in the Indian Ocean totals US$6.28 billion, with Germany the largest contributor at $683 million, the United Nations said on Friday.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Detaching ourselves from the culture of violence
Detaching ourselves from the culture of violenceAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta From the pre-independence to post-Soeharto eras, violence has marred the history of this nation, perhaps prompting some to ask: Are we born violent? It would be shameful to answer "yes", but we might also argue that violence...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Police gather list of suspects in dump disaster
Police gather list of suspects in dump disasterYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung A team of four experts from the Office of the State Minister for the Environment has been assigned to determine whether the management of the Leuwigajah dump was responsible for the garbage collapse on Monday...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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JP/ /Susilo's 100 Days and the tsunamiThe 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...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Don't hype fuel price hikes: Susilo
Don't hype fuel price hikes: SusiloRendi A. Witular and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Fearing that the government's plan to raise fuel prices will become a political commodity, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged politicians not to take advantage of the price hike by...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
U.S. diplomats visit Palu
U.S. diplomats visit Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Senior American diplomats Phillip L. Antweiler and Mara A. Kaplan visited the Central Sulawesi police headquarters on Friday and discussed security issues with top police officers in the province. In the meeting, the diplomats queried Brig. Gen.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Soloist, youth ensemble accord Bach full majesty
Soloist, youth ensemble accord Bach full majestyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The setting could not have been more perfect for the evening concert. A marriage of European and Mediterranean architectural styles in the ballroom of Marocco House, in upmarket Menteng, beamed a serenity...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
JP/18/CAN1
JP/18/CAN1Infrastructure is still not supportive Unlike those in Europe, people in Asia, including -- if not, especially -- Indonesia like to have the most advanced cellular phone available, even if it is quite expensive.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victimsJP/18/EnvoyEnvoys read poems to console tsunami victimsM. 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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Sand extraction endangers Bantul coast, causes environmental damage
Sand extraction endangers Bantul coast, causes environmental damageSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Bantul, Yogyakarta Some 15 years ago, hundreds of sand dunes were still in evidence along the southern coastal areas of Bantul regency, Yogyakarta.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
1. Corrupt (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3 lines (3x18)
1. Corrupt (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3 lines (3x18) Radical reform necessary to curb corruption: Report 2. Salary (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 2line (2x21) Lampung activists query regent's salaries plan3. Cutline (45) - 28 pts 4cols 1line (1x32) Ryamizard hands over Army post 4.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Smokers and 'Post' cartoon
Smokers and 'Post' cartoon I am very much concerned about the cartoon published in The Jakarta Post, Feb. 19, which described the Jakarta governor as blaming smokers for causing pollution in the capital.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Shuttlers vie to make the top grade
Shuttlers vie to make the top gradeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Standing a diminutive 1.65 meters, Alamsyah has already made his mark as the second ranked men's singles player outside of the national training center.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Schools can help end conflict
Schools can help end conflictSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta It is truly sad that the youth of Jakarta seems so often to be engaged in violent conflict. Adolescents in their school uniforms may still be seen running amok on the streets of Jakarta as they enter into, what appears to be, nothing short of...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Government set to issue more state bonds
Government set to issue more state bondsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is likely to issue more state bonds -- a total of Rp 50.1 trillion (US$5.41 billion) -- to help finance a likely spending increase in the 2005 state budget, a finance ministry official says.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
E. Asia Summit's birthing pains
E. Asia Summit's birthing pains Eric Teo Chu Cheow The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore At last October's meeting of ASEAN heads of government in Vientiane, Laos, it was announced that an East Asian Summit will be launched by Malaysia (as host of the next ASEAN Summit) towards the end of...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
The furel price rise dilemma
The furel price rise dilemma From Koran TempoAn Indonesian economic think tank has proposed that the government postpone its plan to raise fuel oil prices until 2006, because the increase would trigger price hikes as a psychological consequence of the public reaction.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Students bite back in dengue war
Students bite back in dengue warThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was half past nine in the morning. Mujtahid, a student at a public health university, rushed into the Pasar Minggu subdistrict health clinic in South Jakarta to inform the doctor on duty that groups of students were ready to start their...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Bali fears tsunami could affect recovery
Bali fears tsunami could affect recoverySlobodan Lekic, Associated Press/Bali Still recovering from terrorist attacks and the SARS crisis, Indonesia's premier travel destination is facing a new concern - a possible downturn because of the earthquake and tsunami disaster.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Past graft cases not priority: SBY
Past graft cases not priority: SBYMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Friday that the government was focusing its antigraft efforts on the prevention of corruption in the future rather than pursuing graft cases that took place in the past.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
RI to attend UN session on women
RI to attend UN session on women JAKARTA: State Minister for Women's Empowerment Meutia Farida Hatta Swasono is heading for New York this weekend, to detail the country's efforts to empower women at the 49th plenary session of the United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
The furel price rise dilemma
The furel price rise dilemma From Koran TempoAn Indonesian economic think tank has proposed that the government postpone its plan to raise fuel oil prices until 2006, because the increase would trigger price hikes as a psychological consequence of the public reaction.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Haze chokes Pekanbaru and neighboring cities
Haze chokes Pekanbaru and neighboring citiesPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru Historically thick haze from forest fires and burn-offs blanketed several parts of Riau on Friday, including the capital of Pekanbaru, disrupting flights and forcing schools to close.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Home is where the money is for Jakarta councillors
Home is where the money is for Jakarta councillorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers questioned on Friday Governor Sutiyoso's motives in granting Rp 15 million (US$1,620) monthly housing allowances to each of 71 city council members, and Rp 20 million allowances for city leaders, arguing...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Lessons from East Asian Financial Cooperation
Lessons from East Asian Financial Cooperation JP/6/MAKMURPart 2 of 2Lessons from East Asian Financial Cooperation Makmur Keliat Jakarta What lessons can we learn from the evolvement of such regional financial cooperation? First, the idea of regional financial cooperation seems to have been a...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Hot and bothered by porn
Hot and bothered by pornFrom RepublikaPublic anxiety has climaxed as pornographic video compact disks (VCDs) are widely circulated in the city. The police should seek ways to deal with this problem after the recent drive against steamy pictures.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Govt considers revision to special autonomy in Aceh
Govt considers revision to special autonomy in AcehMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is considering modifications to the implementation of special autonomy in Aceh to put an end to three decades of rebellion in the province.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Pregnant women to get free health care
Pregnant women to get free health care YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to help create a healthier population, the Yogyakarta municipal government plans to waive all fees at health centers in the municipality for pregnant women.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Half a sewer spells trouble
Half a sewer spells trouble BEKASI: Residents of Jatimakmur in Pondok Gede district, Bekasi, complained on Friday about the construction of a drainage system along Jl. Raya Jatimakmur that had remained half completed for three years."We heard that the developer absconded with part of the money ...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
2. Pro -- Diagnosis as public policy
2. Pro -- Diagnosis as public policy 1 x 30 Medical diagnosis as public policy John Z. Sadler Project Syndicate3. Nation -- Obstacles to peace remain in Aceh 2 x 21 Obstacles to peace remain in Aceh The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
New apartment units sell like hotcakes
New apartment units sell like hotcakes T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Apartment units, be they mid-market or exclusive, are selling like hotcakes. When it comes to comfort, money apparently does not matter.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Officials wary of Great Timor State
Officials wary of Great Timor State KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A council commission has demanded that the government follow up on a military report, which revealed that a group of people on the Indonesian side of Timor island was trying to establish a Great Timor State.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Haj pilgrimage for
Haj pilgrimage for Islamic bodiesFrom Koran Tempo The Religious Affairs Ministry's Director General for Haj Affairs, Tulus, has stated that the operational improvements of the haj should be realized by amending the Haj Pilgrimage Law of 1999.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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The competition landscape of three financial giants Paul Sutaryono Jakarta 2. Fendi -- Direct elections: A democratic experiment fraught with problems 2 x 30 Direct elections of regional chiefs could be fraught with problemsDirect elections experiment in democracyC. Effendi Jakarta
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
JP/4/Express
JP/4/ExpressFreedom of expression remain in the back seat OR State of RI's democracy reflected in lack of freedom Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter last year's landmark direct presidential election, the upcoming direct election of local administration chiefs may further lead Indonesia toward...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Indonesians immoral, irrational beings: Experts
Indonesians immoral, irrational beings: ExpertsBenget Simbolon Tnb The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe immoral and irrational behavior of its citizens has hindered Indonesia's efforts to emerge from the economic crisis that has plagued the country for eight years, experts say.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
RI men held in RP 'not linked to JI'
RI men held in RP 'not linked to JI'Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Two Indonesians being detained in the Philippines are not connected with recent bomb attacks in this country despite allegedly being members of the regional terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), the National Police say.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Students learn about gender from films
Students learn about gender from filmsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The high school students -- still in their gray and white school uniforms -- looked so enthusiastic when renowned Indonesian actress Nurul Arifin asked them what they knew about gender or gender-related issues during a...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Lampung activists query regent's salaries plan
Lampung activists query regent's salaries planOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Activists in Lampung have strongly objected to a planned salary scheme for the regent and vice regent of North Lampung regency, as proposed in the 2005 regental budget.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Writers discuss their craft at World Economic Forum
Writers discuss their craft at World Economic ForumHarry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post/Davos Most young writers dream of someone offering them a retreat for a season, somewhere in the hills, where the view over the lake and the absence of a telephone would inspire in them absolute dedication.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
12 Papuan babies test HIV positive
12 Papuan babies test HIV positive JAYAPURA, Papua: A senior government official revealed on Friday a recent finding that 12 infants under a year old in Merauke regency, tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Get rid of old buses
Get rid of old buses I'm happy to hear that the Jakarta governor, Bapak Sutiyoso, dreams about a green Jakarta. I'm only wondering why he doesn't take any action on the local bus system -- rotten old vehicles that pollute the air significantly and endanger citizens by the way they are being...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Competition Landscape of Three World Giants: Citigroup, Stanchart
Competition Landscape of Three World Giants: Citigroup, Stanchart and TemasekPaul Sutaryono Jakarta The merger trend has struck not only Indonesia, but other countries around the world as well. In Korea, Citibank of South Korea, a member of Citigroup, the U.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Gen. Ryamizard hands over Army post
Gen. Ryamizard hands over Army post Outgoing Army chief Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu (left) jokes with his successor, Lt. Gen. Djoko Santoso, (right) after a handover ceremony at the Army's headquarters in Central Jakarta on Friday.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
UGM issues book on fuel price hike
UGM issues book on fuel price hike YOGYAKARTA: In response to the government plans to raise fuel prices, Gadjah Mada University's Center for Pancasila Economy Studies (Pustep-UGM) launched on Wednesday a book on issues related to the price increases.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
UGM, Sleman govt agree to cooperate
UGM, Sleman govt agree to cooperate YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to achieve closer cooperation in education and human resources development, the government of Sleman regency and Gadjah Mada University (UGM) signed an agreement on Wednesday that covers both fields.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Airport told to pay up by Tangerang
Airport told to pay up by TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Tangerang municipality complained on Friday that PT Angkasa Pura II, operator of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, had not fulfilled its promise to spend at least 5 percent of its net profit to build public...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Hospital accused of negligence
Hospital accused of negligence JAKARTA: The family of Marpha Manulang, 25, has accused St. Carolus Hospital in Central Jakarta of negligence that led to blindness and paralysis.Tangkas Manulang told the police on Friday that his sister Marpha had been treated at the hospital on Dec.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Aid fund control crucial
Aid fund control crucialFrom Koran TempoThe 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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Future on the line as opefuls seek place at Cipayung
Future on the line as opefuls seek place at CipayungMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Standing a diminutive 1.65 meters, Alamsyah has already made his mark as the second ranked men's singles player outside of the national training center.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Again, fine for littering
Again, fine for litteringFrom Kompas It seems Jakarta's regional regulations on fines for littering in public places will be imposed again soon. The regulation has always existed -- but inadequate implementation means it has been less-than effective.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb. 25
Rupiah Rates Feb. 25 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,463.15 6,692.40 Brunei dollar 1 5,929.25 5,315.06 Canadian dollar 1 7,825.95 7,015.07 Swiss franc 1 8,069.34 7,233.07 Danish krone 1 1,690.68 1,515.68 Euro 1 12,583.50 11,283.42 Poundsterling 1 18,258.99 16,374.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Flooding may cost farmers $5 million
Flooding may cost farmers $5 millionBANDUNG: Flooding in the past few days has damaged several thousand hectares of rice fields in several regencies in West Java, which will mean little or no harvests this season in the affected areas, a senior official has said.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
SAID will devote $157 million to education in Indonesia over the
SAID will devote $157 million to education in Indonesia over the next five years. We will focus on primary education -- the source of Indonesia's next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. With the government's expressed promise to dedicate a portion of the savings resulting from the reduction...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Indonesians facing morality and rationality problems
Indonesians facing morality and rationality problemsBenget Simbolon Tnb, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The immoral and irrational behavior of its citizens has hindered Indonesia's efforts to emerge from the economic crisis that has plagued the country for eight years, experts say.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Haj pilgrimage for
Haj pilgrimage for Islamic bodiesFrom Koran Tempo The Religious Affairs Ministry's Director General for Haj Affairs, Tulus, has stated that the operational improvements of the haj should be realized by amending the Haj Pilgrimage Law of 1999.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Kediri, Purwakarta named as top investment areas in RI
Kediri, Purwakarta named as top investment areas in RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city of Kediri in East Java and Purwakarta regency in West Java have been named as the most attractive investment destinations in the country for 2004, according to an annual survey conducted by the Regional...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
RI, Cemex likely to resume legal battle
RI, Cemex likely to resume legal battleRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With the deadline fast approaching, and no out-of-court deal made, the government is gearing up for a legal battle at the international arbitration court to settle its years of dispute with Mexican cement giant Cemex...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Leased apartments expect more guests this year
Leased apartments expect more guests this yearWith the improvement in business sentiment, the demand for leased and serviced apartments in Jakarta is likely to continue to revive this year. New demand is expected to come from the increase in the number of short-term business visitors and...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
The SBY magic
The SBY magic The rise to power of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may be attributed to magical power or charisma. This magical power was expected to continue to work wonders during the first 100 days of his administration and beyond, but many have become disillusioned by a certain decline in...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Corruption management
Corruption management It is very interesting to analyze the 2004 survey conducted by Transparency International Indonesia of governmental institutions in 21 cities in Indonesian. More details of the survey should be published to let the public know more about corruption in Indonesia.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Banda Aceh hospital gets donor help, requests more
Banda Aceh hospital gets donor help, requests moreVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Almost two months after the Dec. 26 tsunami, Zainoel Abidin General Hospital in Banda Aceh is still facing problems because it lacks laboratory and medical equipment, medicine and personnel, the...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Local innovation for national prosperity
Local innovation for national prosperityWilliam M. Frej Jakarta The Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami have had an enormous impact on Indonesia and the economic program of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono government. USAID Indonesia and a host of U.S.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
TV Program: Monday, February 28, 2005
TV Program: Monday, February 28, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 p.m.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
JP/17/AUCT
JP/17/AUCTBachelor auction romantic way to raise fundsEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe 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...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Obstacles to peace remain in Aceh
Obstacles to peace remain in AcehThe Nation Asia News Network Bangkok The international community has welcomed the progress that the Indonesian government and the rebels in Aceh have made towards resolving their differences, as both sides have shown a willingness to be flexible and make necessary...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Spiritual approach to addressing trauma
Spiritual approach to addressing traumaAndayani, Canada The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 10 percent of tsunami survivors are suffering severe psychiatric problems and as many as 50 percent, less acute psychological disturbances (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 28).
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Kornelius Purba
Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post/Cannes, France Alcatel, the French telecommunications giant, invited three Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba to cover, from Feb. 6 through Feb. 17, the Alcatel Forum 2005 in Paris and the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Govt opens call center for fuel price queries
Govt opens call center for fuel price queriesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Starting on Saturday, the public can file any complaints they have about the government's disbursement of low-income assistance funds to a 24-hour toll-free call center.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Loans and foreign control
Loans and foreign controlFrom Media IndonesiaIndonesia has become the focus of world attention following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Aceh. One of the manifestations of sympathy is the debt moratorium approved by the Paris Club.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Acehnese children paint happier pictures of life
Acehnese children paint happier pictures of lifeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Laughing and shouting at each other, dozens of children rushed out of their temporary shelter in Lambaro refugee camp just outside Banda Aceh and ran to a general purpose building nearby to take part in a...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Algeria will never forget Indonesia's help: Envoy
Algeria will never forget Indonesia's help: EnvoyVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Algeria, an oil-rich North African country, will never forget the 1955 Bandung Conference and Indonesia's first president Sukarno, says Algeria's new ambassador to Indonesia Hamza Yahia- Cherif.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Again, fine for littering
Again, fine for litteringFrom Kompas It seems Jakarta's regional regulations on fines for littering in public places will be imposed again soon. The regulation has always existed -- but inadequate implementation means it has been less-than effective.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Photos show human resilience amid unrelenting disaster
Photos show human resilience amid unrelenting disasterM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While words may not be adequate to describe the severity of the tsunami that washed away a large part of Aceh, and its impact on the Acehnese; a visual account of the calamity says much more about...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Darmin named Bapepam chairman
Darmin named Bapepam chairmanLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has decided to appoint Darmin Nasution as chairman of the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), a minister says.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
1. Graft (3x12)
1. Graft (3x12) Past graft cases not priority: SBY 2. Basyir (2x24)Ba'asyir warns judges of damnation in afterlife3. Nalar (1x42) RI facing morality, rationality problems 4. Militan (1x29) RI men detained in Manila
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Ba'asyir warns judges of damnation in afterlife
Ba'asyir warns judges of damnation in afterlifeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers representing terror defendant Abu Bakar Ba'asyir availed of their final chance on Friday to convince a district court of their client's innocence before the court brings in its verdict next Thursday.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Govt plans to revitalize capital market
Govt plans to revitalize capital marketRendi A. Witular and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is aiming to revitalize the country's capital market industry by trying to streamline bureaucracy and improve legal certainty, and make the industry one of the key drivers in the...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Indonesian railwayman makes history
Indonesian railwayman makes history Dr. Julison Arifin (shown with daughter Ovi) has become the first employee of state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to be awarded the title doctor of philosophy (PhD) at an overseas university.He received his award at a ceremony on Jan.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Persani prefers Russia for rhythmic gymnasts
Persani prefers Russia for rhythmic gymnastsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) is pushing for its rhythmic gymnasts to train in Russia instead of China, fearing the latter country may be loath to part with technical expertise to a regional...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Smoking restriction
Smoking restriction Herawati (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 16) misses the point about smoking restrictions. True, the smoker makes the decision whether or not to smoke, but his fellow passengers have no such choice.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Part 2 of 2: Lessons from East Asian financial cooperation
Part 2 of 2: Lessons from East Asian financial cooperationMakmur Keliat, Jakarta What lessons can we learn from the evolvement of such regional financial cooperation? First, the idea of regional financial cooperation seems to have been a belated response to crisis.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Correction
Correction The Rotary Club of Jakarta's centennial dinner held on Wednesday night was attended by the Canadian ambassador, not the Australian ambassador as stated in Friday's article. We apologize for any inconvenience or embarrassment caused.Editor
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 26, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 26, 2005Exhibitions* Painting Radius 1 KM: Jogja Bergera, Kedai Kebun Forum Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114), until March 27 * Book Ies IIIustres, at Lembaga Indonesia Perancis - LIP, Jl. Sagan No. 3 (Tel.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Jamsostek covers dengue sufferers
Jamsostek covers dengue sufferers JAKARTA: State-owned PT Jamsostek will cover the medical cost of workers and their families infected by dengue fever since the epidemic was declared a national disaster.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
JP/5/POLL
JP/5/POLLPolling on leadership candidates flourishes in Riau Islands Fadli The Jakarta Post/BatamPolling and survey institutions are busy as the date for the Riau Islands regional elections draws nearer, with many candidates paying big money to find out how they are faring and what voters are...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
TV Today: Saturday, February 26, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, February 26, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Sports11:30 TV Drama1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Children Show5:30 Documentary6:00 Battle of Wits7:00...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
New apartment units sell like hotcakes
New apartment units sell like hotcakes T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Apartment units, be they mid-market or exclusive, are selling like hotcakes. When it comes to comfort, money apparently does not matter.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
DHL offers customized distribution service
DHL offers customized distribution serviceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Express, a courier company operating in Indonesia since 1973, offers purpose-designed facilities to provide inventory management, storage and urgent delivery services through its strategic parts center...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
'Corruption can't be eradicated overnight'
'Corruption can't be eradicated overnight' Indonesia is regularly listed as one of the world's most corrupt countries. Now the most recent study by Transparency International Indonesia lists Jakarta, the national center of power, as the country's most-corrupt city.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Aceh business gets back on track
Aceh business gets back on trackAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Dozens of people from all walks of life were busy shopping or dining out with their partners or friends in Banda Aceh's popular Neusu district.When the tsunami swept Aceh and North Sumatra on Dec.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Govt seeks to raise education standards
Govt seeks to raise education standardsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian and Australian officials met here on Thursday to discuss ways to raise educational standards in the country and adjust qualification yardsticks to meet requirements in the two countries.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
TNI to pick officers for vacant posts
TNI to pick officers for vacant posts JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Friday the TNI headquarters was now in the process of selecting officers to fill in posts that had become vacant following its latest reshuffle.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
JP/ /
JP/ / .rm New Strata-Titled Apartments in JakartaNo Development Area Completion1 Airlangga Apartment Mega Kuningan 2005 2 Bellagio Mansions Mega Kuningan 2005 3 Bellagio Residence Mega Kuningan 2005 4 Bellezza Permata Hijau (Bellezza de Casa) Permata Hijau 2005 5 Daksa Residence Kebayoran 2005 6...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Radical reform necessary to curb corruption: Report
Radical reform necessary to curb corruption: ReportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Radical reform of the Indonesian administration and bureaucracy is imperative to help curb endemic corruption among civil servants, an Asian Development Bank (ADB) report has said.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
FOCUS ISSUE: Sunday - Feb.26 -- APARTMENT
FOCUS ISSUE: Sunday - Feb.26 -- APARTMENTJakarta will have 54 more apartment buildings Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post/JakartaAt least 54 new condominium (strata-titled apartment) projects are under construction in Jakarta, adding more than 3,400 new apartment units to the growing condominium...