Archive: 22 March 2005
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Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
House votes in favor of fuel hike
House votes in favor of fuel hike Tony Hotland and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One major hurdle for the government's fuel hike policy was cleared on Monday as the House of Representatives came to the decision that the policy simply needed to be reviewed. It suggested that this could be done through discussions with lawmakers on the revision of the 2005 state budget.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reform group proposes collective leadership of PDI-P
Reform group proposes collective leadership of PDI-P The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A faction in the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), calling itself the Reform Group, has suggested the upcoming party congress form a presidium to provide transitional leadership as the party moves away from current leader Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Is it a mad world?
Is it a mad world? I refer to the article F-16 fighter jets remain on alert near Ambalat oil block (The Jakarta Post, March 16, page 4). Please explain to your readers how an F-16 fighter jet can take off with a braking-schute employed, (see photo). WOLFGANG LUFT Bogor, West Java Note: The aircraft in question is actually landing. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pollycarpus 'facilitated Munir murder'
Pollycarpus 'facilitated Munir murder' Eva C. Komandjaja and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigators said on Monday that Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, the only suspect so far in the murder of human rights activist Munir, was not the main executor, but "facilitated" the murder to happen. Head of the investigation team at National Police headquarters Sr. Comr.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to screen foreign NGOs in Aceh
Govt to screen foreign NGOs in Aceh Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign aid organizations will have to pass government screening to be eligible to stay in Aceh during the post-emergency response period, a top official says. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab said on Monday that foreign organizations would have until April 27 to provide the government with details of their programs, including their locations, activities and goals.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Curry Club returns to Sahid's Shah Jahan
Curry Club returns to Sahid's Shah Jahan Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After an absence of about a year, Indian restaurant Shah Jahan is now offering again a special buffet of curry dishes at a reasonable price with a free flow beer for curry-lovers. "We're providing a buffet of about seven to 10 dishes of curry on the last Friday of every month," Shah Jahan public relations officer Marjam J. Tarantin said.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
UN special envoy to visit Aceh
UN special envoy to visit Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: United Nations special envoy for post- tsunami rehabilitation Erskine Bowles will visit hard-hit Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam next week to take a look at the scale of the destruction in the province. The visit to Aceh on March 24 forms part of the special envoy's tour of the Indian Ocean countries hit by the Dec. 26 tsunami, UN spokesman Beatrice Walker said.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's new board faces tough task
Garuda's new board faces tough task Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto has told the newly appointed board of national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia that they have a daunting task ahead of them. "This change in management was carried out to strengthen Garuda, which the Wall Street Journal daily recently mentioned as the weakest performing airline in Asia," Sugiharto said on Monday after inaugurating the new board.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
No room for women imam in mosques here, says expert
No room for women imam in mosques here, says expert Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Liberal Muslim scholars here welcomed on Monday the news of a woman leading a mixed-gender Friday prayer service in New York last week. They were not convinced, however, that a woman could ever lead an Islamic prayer service here.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Watchdog expects local polls to be success
Watchdog expects local polls to be success Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The unprecedented direct presidential and legislative elections last year were widely praised as free and fair. One of the organizations that contributed a great deal to the successful elections was the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES). Prior to the legislative election in April 2004, IFES provided significant support, including training and education for both election officials and voters.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt goes ahead with bond plans
Govt goes ahead with bond plans The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defying concerns about a delay in its planned global bond issue, the government confirmed on Monday that it would go ahead with the plan as scheduled, saying it would set the price guidelines for the bond offering on Tuesday. "We will set the pricing for the offering on March 22," Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar told reporters on Monday, adding that the bonds would be denominated entirely in U.S. dollars.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia to begin Ambalat talks
RI, Malaysia to begin Ambalat talks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to seek a peaceful solution to the Ambalat dispute, technical teams from Indonesia and Malaysia will meet in Jakarta on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday. Ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa confirmed that the two-day gathering was a result of a meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers in Jakarta on March 10.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Justice for 'G30S' detainees
Justice for 'G30S' detainees The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) has asked the President to approve the establishment of a truth and reconciliation commission. Based on a law enacted by the House of Representatives last year, the deadline for the setting up of this 21-member Truth and Reconciliation Commission is next month. The commission will be tasked with settling past human rights abuses by state institutions.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March 21
Rupiah Rates March 21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,828.90 7,031.66 7,469.76 7,390.57 Brunei dollar 1 6,069.08 5,451.14 5,790.67 5,729.38 Canadian dollar 1 8,200.47 7,366.37 7,824.28 7,742.36 Swiss franc 1 8,454.62 7,595.21 8,066.78 7,982.88 Danish krone 1 1,759.53 1,579.91 1,678.81 1,660.55 Euro 1 13,101.16 11,771.80 12,500.17 12,372.66 Poundsterling 1 18,908.65 16,987.64 18,041.25 17,854.72 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,266.22 1,137.92 1,208.13 1,196.00...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protecting water sources
Protecting water sources Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The quality of Indonesia's water sources continues to be degraded with the widespread use of rivers to dump industrial and household waste. Consequently, many existing water sources have been polluted and contaminated with hazardous substances such as asbestos, lead and mercury.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's fragile defense
Indonesia's fragile defense From Koran Tempo The Indonesia-Malaysia border dispute over the Ambalat oil block off East Kalimantan should be given serious attention, but it is not enough for the nation to only mobilize militia volunteers against Malaysia. We should honestly acknowledge the fact that the country's Navy and Air Force capacity is behind that of Malaysia. The recent tsunami disaster in Aceh showed the limitations of both forces in carrying out rescue operations.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2: Powering media dynamics
Part 2 of 2: Powering media dynamics Jakob Oetama, Jakarta Globalization has positive and negative impacts. Information again has become global, instantaneous and interactive. There are ample opportunities for members of the international community to know and understand one another and to cooperate to build mutual understanding and solidarity. All of us are overwhelmed because, in reality, there are nations that are advanced and prosperous while many others are still poor and underdeveloped.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
17,000 moved out of haj list
17,000 moved out of haj list JAKARTA: The government has moved over 17,000 applicants for the haj pilgrimage in 2006 to a waiting list because they had either performed the haj before, or because they were under 17 years of age. Acting director of haj administration Tulus said on Monday the policy was taken because the number of people registered for the pilgrimage had hit 224,900, far above the quota of 205,000 given to Indonesia.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bitung Port, Kupang ready to become international hub
Bitung Port, Kupang ready to become international hub The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bitung Port in North Sulawesi is on the brink of becoming an international port as its infrastructure is up to standard and new investors are coming in.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchage (in rupiah) on March 21, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchage (in rupiah) on March 21, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,175 0 5,000 Adhi Karya 1,040 -30 15,356,500 Adira Dinamika 2,350 0 0 AGIS Tbk 135 -5 3,101,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 350 -15 55,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,170 0 1,213,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March 21
Rupiah Rates March 21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,828.90 7,031.66 7,469.76 7,390.57 Brunei dollar 1 6,069.08 5,451.14 5,790.67 5,729.38 Canadian dollar 1 8,200.47 7,366.37 7,824.28 7,742.36 Swiss franc 1 8,454.62 7,595.21 8,066.78 7,982.88 Danish krone 1 1,759.53 1,579.91 1,678.81 1,660.55 Euro 1 13,101.16 11,771.80 12,500.17 12,372.66 Poundsterling 1 18,908.65 16,987.64 18,041.25 17,854.72 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,266.22 1,137.92 1,208.13 1,196.00...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papua Police seize illegall logs
Papua Police seize illegall logs Police officers in Papua inspect over 60 illegally cut logs of various types on board the Tujuh Buana I barge (see photo). The vessel was seized by the police's air and water units off the coast of Yanma, some 75 kilometers west of the provincial capital Jayapura, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sell stake in BCA
Govt to sell stake in BCA JAKARTA: The government plans to sell its remaining stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's second largest lender by assets, via the stock market, an official at the asset-sale agency said. "We are prepared to sell the stake at any time" after the finance ministry approves the sale, Renny Rorong, a spokesman for PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset, as the agency is known, said in a telephone interview in Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Council questions cemetery fees
Council questions cemetery fees JAKARTA: The City Council has asked the city administration to conduct a full investigation into what it says are jacked-up fees at the Pondok Kelapa Public Cemetery in East Jakarta. Councillor Siti Sofiah, a member of Commission E, which has jurisdiction over this matter, said that one person was charged Rp 5 million to bury a family member when he should have been charged no more than Rp 750,000.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGOs call for law on witness protection
NGOs call for law on witness protection JAKARTA: A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) on Monday urged the government to start deliberating the draft law on witness protection and to set up a special agency to protect witnesses. Danang Widoyoko of Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) said that the witness protection law was crucial in helping to curb rampant corruption.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Residents protest road project
Residents protest road project JAKARTA: Dozens of residents of Kebon Kacang subdistrict in Central Jakarta protested on Monday a road elevation project in the area, fearing that it would only worsen floods there. The owner of Plaza Indonesia is currently raising the surface of Jl. Kebon Kacang 30 by one meter, making it higher than the foundations of houses in the area. Residents also alleged that the road work was causing serious traffic congestion along the road.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, March 23, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, March 23, 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: Showbiz 11:00 Cultural Program: Nusa Budaya 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali property market holding up
Bali property market holding up The Jakarta Port, Jakarta Despite the deadly bomb blast in 2002, Bali remains a potential market for property investors as indicated by the occupancy rate of hotels and villas, currently averaging 85 percent, with annual increases of property prices by 10 percent, said executives.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Australia agree on priorities reconstruction fund
RI, Australia agree on priorities reconstruction fund Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Australia have agreed on how the A$1 billion (some US$806 million) in aid funds will be used in financing reconstruction projects in disaster-affected areas. In addition to the agreement, Indonesia has also laid the foundations for a stronger economic partnership with Australia in support its intention of becoming a center of economic growth in the Southeast Asian region.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Brockovich urges global partnership to save Earth
Brockovich urges global partnership to save Earth Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Parapat "The environment is the place where mankind lives. In dealing with the environment, we have only two extreme positions: Ally or enemy. If we take care of it, it will take care of us and if we abuse it, it will abuse us," visiting American environmentalist Erin Brockovich said in an interview with The Jakarta Post after delivering her address to the Lake Toba Summit in Parapat, North Sumatra, recently.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI in China group for Sudirman Cup
RI in China group for Sudirman Cup BEIJING: China and South Korea will head the two top groups at the 2005 Sudirman Cup mixed-team world badminton championships to be held in Beijing from May 5-10 after the draw was made on Monday. Defending champion South Korea finds itself at the head of Group A alongside Denmark, England and Thailand, while host China is in Group B with badminton powerhouse Indonesia, Hong Kong and Sweden.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four months sought for soldier
Four months sought for soldier BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Prosecutors in the trial of an Army soldier being court martialled for allegedly assaulting non-governmental organization activist Farid Faqih demanded on Monday a four-month sentence for the defendant. Prosecutor Maj. Yonavia said testimony from witnesses had provided incriminating evidence of a deliberate attack committed by the defendant, Capt. T. Syuib Mahmud.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Water crisis looms over Indonesia
Water crisis looms over Indonesia Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta This special report is published to commemorate World Water Day which is observed worldwide on April 22. This year's celebration also marks the beginning of the second International Decade for Action -- Water for Life.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/P.J. Leo
JP/P.J. Leo PRECIOUS WATER: Lack of water has forced three girls from Marunda in North Jakarta to walk several kilometers to search for clean water (above). Lack of sanitation and clean water resources has also prompted residents to use water from polluted rivers for washing, bathing and drinking (left).
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
The price of negligence
The price of negligence From Media Indonesia The recent landslide at the Leuwigajah dump in Cimahi regency, West Java, buried hundreds of houses and killed many people while they were asleep. Like the tsunami in Aceh that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, the Leuwigajah landslide had also been predicted. But for reasons that are still not clear, the prediction was ignored by the local administration and residents.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Governor plays down bird flu scare
Governor plays down bird flu scare BANDUNG: West Java Governor Danny Setiawan said on Monday that isolation of the all of the province's chicken farms was not necessary because only a small number of farms were affected by bird flu. He said that he had requested a review of the policy from the directorate general of production and farming supervision at the agriculture ministry on the move to isolate all the farm animals from West Java.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Vendors disturb
Vendors disturb neighborhood From Kompas For almost 50 years there have been hundreds of sidewalk vendors operating in Rawa Badak Utara subdistrict, Koja district, North Jakarta. These vendors disturb our residential neighborhood, while a commercial center that was built for them is not being properly used. Ditches on both sides of the road have been covered with wood so the vendors can set up their stalls on them, so when it rains it begins to flood in less than 15 minutes.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cigarette too easy to tax: Putera
Cigarette too easy to tax: Putera The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Breaking a weeklong silence, the Sampoerna family has spoken out about the historic sale of 92-year-old cigarettemaker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna to Philip Morris International Inc. Putera Sampoerna, the head of the Sampoerna family and chief commissioner of the company, said his family would not take the money from the sale out of the country, but would reinvest it in infrastructure and other projects in Indonesia.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ismeth eyes governor position
Ismeth eyes governor position BATAM, Riau Islands: After resigning from his position as Riau Islands' interim governor, Ismeth Abdullah also plans to resign from his post as head of the Batam Authority's board so he can become a candidate in the upcoming election of the province's governor. "President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has approved my resignation as the interim governor so I can run for governor in the upcoming election," Ismeth told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
* Pollycarpus 'acted as facilitator' in Munir murder Page 2
* Pollycarpus 'acted as facilitator' in Munir murder Page 2 * Generals claim no knowledge of $180 million tank scam Page 4 * Australian gets six months on drug charge Page 5 * Wolfowitz's appointment not a smart move Page 6 * Rare flowers disappear from Sumatra's rain forests Page 8 * MF Siregar still in active service for love of sports Page 10 * At least 46 killed in fresh Iraqi violence Page 11 * Bali property market holding up Page 14 * Brockovich urges global partnership to save Earth Page...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Plans to Sell Remaining Stake in Bank Central Asia
Indonesia Plans to Sell Remaining Stake in Bank Central Asia Indonesia plans to sell its remaining stake in PT Bank Central Asia, the country's second- largest lender by assets, on the stock market, an official at the asset-sale agency said. "We are prepared to sell the stake at any time" after the finance ministry approves the sale, Renny Rorong, a spokesman at PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset, as the agency is known, said in a telephone interview in Jakarta today.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Seaport (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)
1. Seaport (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18) Central govt tips green light for Jakarta New Port 2. Munir (35) - 36 pts 4cols 1line (1x28) Pollycarpus 'facilitated murder' 3. Imam (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) No room for women imam in mosques here, says Expert 4. Foreign(45) - 36 pts 4cols 1line (1x28) Govt to screen foreign NGOs in Aceh 5. Susul (20) - 28 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x20) UN reminds world of water problem --- 6. Photos (2) and oddworld
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Historian helps preserve heritage
Historian helps preserve heritage Indra Harsaputra, Surabaya Dukut Imam Widodo displayed his small red notebook before speaking at length about his works, notably Surabaya Tempo Dulu (Old Surabaya) and Gresik Tempo Dulu (Old Gresik). It was because the little book helped him considerably in preparing his stories, including the Surabaya history book published in 2002.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Second embassy bombing suspect stands trial
Second embassy bombing suspect stands trial Agencies, Jakarta A militant went on trial on Monday accused of transporting and storing explosives used in last year's suicide bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. Agus Ahmad bin Engkos Kosasih, the second person to appear in court for the bombing that killed 11 people including suicide bomber Heri Golun, was charged under tough antiterror laws.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tiger Airways to fly to Padang
Tiger Airways to fly to Padang SINGAPORE: Budget carrier Tiger Airways, an offshoot of Singapore Airlines, said on Monday it would begin flying to the Indonesian city of Padang from May and has applied for landing rights in Jakarta and Medan. Tickets to Padang will go on sale on Tuesday with a promotional one-way fare of S$4.98 (US$3.05), the airline said in a statement. Tiger Airways said it would fly three times a week to the West Sumatra city.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PDIP (3x18)
1. PDIP (3x18) Reform group proposes ditching Megawati for shared PDI-P leadership 2. Tank (2x23) Generals 'knew nothing' about $180m tank scam 3. Bomb (2x23) Second embassy bombing suspect stands trial 4. Susul (1x28) Election funds 'won't be cut' 5. IFES (1x45) Watchdog expects local polls to be success
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Landslide case handed over to prosecutors
Landslide case handed over to prosecutors Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung After a month long investigation, Cimahi Police submitted to prosecutor's on Monday the case file of Awan Gumelar, a suspect in the Leuwigajah landslide case last month that killed 143 residents. Awan, the head of Bandung municipality's sanitation office was not present at the Baleendah Prosecutor's Office in Bandung. "But, there is no problem with that.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Election funds 'won't be cut'
Election funds 'won't be cut' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf said that the central government would not reduce the state budget allocation for regional elections from the proposed figure of Rp 1.25 trillion (US$135.87 million) despite rejection from some lawmakers. "There will be no reduction in the budget for the regional elections," the minister announced on Monday on after meeting with a group of regents.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Wolfowitz and McNamara: What's the difference? W. Scott Thompson Sukawati, Bali 2. Jakob2 -- Powering the Media Dynamics 1 x 30 Powering media dynamics Jakob Oetama Jakarta
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Main index surges at JSX with gains in Telkom, BCA
Main index surges at JSX with gains in Telkom, BCA Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Monday, with gains in Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), driving the main index to surge to a new closing high, dealers said. "Gains of the main index, however, wasn't as huge as Friday's," said a trader with Kuo Capital Securities. He added that lingering concerns over rising oil prices spurred some local retail investors to take profit, offsetting earlier gains.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pirates free kidnapped Japanese, Filipino sailors
Pirates free kidnapped Japanese, Filipino sailors M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Kuala Lumpur Two Japanese officers and a Filipino crewman kidnapped during a pirate attack in the Malacca Strait have been released unhurt in southern Thailand after being held captive for almost a week, officials said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rare flowers disappearing from Sumatra rain forests
Rare flowers disappearing from Sumatra rain forests Theresia Sufa, Bogor The gigantic and pungent Titan Arum or Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), which can reach up to three and a half meters in height, is slowly disappearing from its native Sumatra rain forests and increasingly blooming in foreign places. Botanist Yuzammi said that the conversion of Sumatra rain forests, the plant's natural habitat, into residential areas was threatening the existence of the endangered plant.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso offers his guarantee to traders
Sutiyoso offers his guarantee to traders Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso gave on Monday his personal guarantee that the 3,500 traders at the Central Jakarta Tanah Abang market would get affordable space in the new, renovated market buildings. The city is planning to completely rebuild the market after the original buildings were declared structurally unsafe.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Niaga's bond issue plans approved
Niaga's bond issue plans approved JAKARTA: Bank Niaga, an Indonesian lender controlled by Malaysia's second largest bank, said it received central bank approval for the planned sale of as much as US$100 million of bonds. Bank Indonesia approved the sale two weeks ago, said Peter B. Stok, president director of Niaga, in a telephone interview from Kuala Lumpur. "We will meet investors in Singapore, Hong Kong and probably London to gauge their demand later," Stok said.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Councillors fight over airport
Councillors fight over airport Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Tangerang regency has laid claim to the country's main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and the huge amount of revenue it generates, which is currently controlled by Tangerang municipality. "Terminal II is geographically located closer to Kosambi, which is a district in Tangerang regency.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two hostages freed: Officer
Two hostages freed: Officer Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru After more than a week, a group of criminals claiming to be members of the secessionist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Sunday finally freed two hostages, a senior Navy officer said on Monday. The hostages, both crew members on the tanker Tri Samudra Intermoda, were flown to Jakarta after PT Humpuss Transport Tbk., the owner of the ship, paid a ransom of Rp 600 million (US$64,000).
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Berau Coal to raise output to 10 million tons
Berau Coal to raise output to 10 million tons Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coal producer PT Berau Coal is planning to raise its output by 10 percent this year to 10 million tons to meet higher domestic and international demand. The company's president director Jeffrey Mulyono said on Monday that gross revenues were expected to rise accordingly to between US$230 million and $240 million.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP police wary of RI militants
RP police wary of RI militants PHILIPPINES: Three Indonesian operatives from the regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) are suspected of plotting with the Abu Sayyaf militant group to launch bomb attacks during the Easter holiday, officials said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
New Zealand PM announces visits of President Susilo
New Zealand PM announces visits of President Susilo Associated Press, Wellington New Zealand's prime minister on Monday announced coming visits by the leaders of Indonesia, Malaysia and Bahrain, saying it was important for her nation to step up dialogue with the Muslim world.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jatinegara to have new parking lots
Jatinegara to have new parking lots JAKARTA: East Jakarta's prime business district, Jatinegara, will soon have new parking lots to help ease chronic traffic jams on Jl. Jatinegara Barat and Jl. Jatinegara Timur, an official said on Monday. "The idea comes from Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso. He wants us to offer private investors the opportunity to construct parking lots here," East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan Abdul Halim was quoted as saying by Tempointeraktif.com.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australian gets six months for drug crime
Australian gets six months for drug crime Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The Denpasar District Court sentenced on Monday an Australian citizen to six months' imprisonment for making ephedrine tablets, a drug that is outlawed in the country. The prison term was lighter than that demanded by prosecutor Ni Made Herawati, who sought a 10-months jail sentence in an earlier court session.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso gives personal guarantee to Tanah Abang traders
Sutiyoso gives personal guarantee to Tanah Abang traders Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso gave on Monday his personal guarantee that the 3,500 traders at the Central Jakarta Tanah Abang market would get affordable space in the new, renovated market buildings. The city is planning to completely rebuild the market after the original buildings were declared structurally unsafe.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia moves to upgrade coal quality
Indonesia moves to upgrade coal quality Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to fully utilize Indonesia's coal reserves, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in cooperation with Japan plans to build a plant to upgrade low-rank coal (LRC) into high quality fuel. The pilot project, with a limited capacity of 1,000 tons per day, would be built in Sumatra or Kalimantan, the ministry's head of research and development center for mineral and coal technology M.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Astra posts record net income of Rp 5.4t
Astra posts record net income of Rp 5.4t Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With over 483,000 vehicles sold last year, publicly listed automotive giant PT Astra International saw its net income in 2004 surge to a record high of Rp 5.4 trillion (US$577.54 million). Consolidated net profit of Astra and its subsidiaries rose 22.3 percent from Rp 4.4 trillion booked in 2003, the company said in a statement released on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Siregar still in active service for love of sports
Siregar still in active service for love of sports Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A health scare forced Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar to adopt a strict diet and exercise regimen. After undergoing heart surgery in the early 1990s, the secretary-general of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has kept to the same routine every weekday morning. He starts by downing two glasses of water before heading to a fitness center.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Law against urban
Law against urban air pollution From Koran Tempo Air pollution in Jakarta has gone beyond acceptable limits and unless promptly dealt with, it could get worse in the future. The government does not seem to be concerned about the situation and apparently is content to let it deteriorate without any solution in sight. Some official comments have been made but no action has been taken. What is now needed is legislation to safeguard the urban environment against pollution.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cak Nur discharged from hospital
Cak Nur discharged from hospital The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The return home of Nurcholish Madjid from hospital on Monday has not only rekindled the hope among his admirers that the respected Muslim scholar will soon be active again, but also reflects his strength in the face of adversity, close friends and associates say.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Transparency and accountability can remove the resource curse
Transparency and accountability can remove the resource curse George Soros, Project Syndicate Countries that are rich in natural resources are often poor, because exploiting those resources has taken precedence over good government. Competing oil and mining companies, backed by their governments, are often willing to deal with anyone who can assure them of a concession. This has bred corrupt and repressive governments and armed conflict.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Analy --- 1x44
1. Analy --- 1x44 Philip Morris buys a piece of Indonesian history 2. Garuda --- 3x12 Garuda's new board faces tough task 3. Aussie -- 3x16 RI, Australia agree on priorities in reconstruction fund 4. Reform -- 2x26 UN General Assembly to hear Kofi Annan's overhaul plan
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Wolfowitz's appointment is not a smart move
Wolfowitz's appointment is not a smart move Ari A. Perdana, Cambridge, Massachusetts The nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as the World Bank president has been the hottest issue on the international stage for the past few weeks. The story about Wolfowitz's nomination has outshone the discussions on the Millennium Development Goals or appeals to relieve third world debt. After President George W.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Central govt tips green light to Jakarta New Port
Central govt tips green light to Jakarta New Port Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a prolonged tug-of-war with the Jakarta administration over the development of the Jakarta New Port, the central government gave signs of approval Monday that the project could go ahead. Citing Government Regulation No. 69/2001 on national ports, the central government had previously insisted that only state- owned port operator Pelindo II had the authority to build new sea ports.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Philip Morris buys a piece of Indonesian history
Philip Morris buys a piece of Indonesian history Vincent Lingga, Jakarta Julius Tahija surprised the financial community in mid-1997 when he sold to the Soemitro Djojohadikusumo family his 40 percent stake in Bank Niaga, a sound, rapidly growing bank, that was then ranked 7th largest in the country. The Tahijas certainly got a premium price (US$291 million) for the deal as the banking industry was then in its heyday after steadily robust growth spurred by the 1988 banking deregulation package.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
India keeps high palm oil tariff despite RI protest: Minister
India keeps high palm oil tariff despite RI protest: Minister Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta India will maintain its higher import duty on crude palm oil (CPO) despite complaints from Indonesia, Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono said on Monday. Anton was in New Delhi last week where he met with his Indian counterpart. "India says that the decision is final as it is aimed at protecting local manufacturers of edible oils," said Anton on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
City launches Enjoy Jakarta 2005
City launches Enjoy Jakarta 2005 JAKARTA: The Jakarta Tourism Agency launched on Monday an annual promotional package for tourists coming into town under the slogan Enjoy Jakarta 2005. "Throughout the year, we will distribute discount cards to tourists visiting the city," agency head Harianto Badjuri said at City Hall.