Archive: 29 March 2005
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Tue, 29 Mar 2005
SIA to increase flights to Beijing
SIA to increase flights to Beijing SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Monday it will increase by 50 percent its passenger capacity to Beijing from June 1.SIA, one of the world's most profitable carriers, will fly three times daily between Singapore and Beijing, up from the current two...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
RI-Australia relationship
RI-Australia relationship The proposed new treaty between Australia and Indonesia is grand, but essentially decorative, and ultimately nugatory. Like any bilateral arrangement it can be unilaterally canceled, as was the last one.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
1.7m residents to get subsidy
1.7m residents to get subsidy JAKARTA: At least 1.7 million Jakarta residents are entitled to be part of the low-income assistance program to offset the fuel price hikes, according to an official.Assistant to the city secretary for people's welfare Rohana Manggala said on Monday the figure was...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Regional dances on TV
Regional dances on TVFrom Media IndonesiaA program to mark private TV station TPI's recent anniversary showcased some regional dances, beginning with a Sundanese dance performed gracefully by Raden Hedi Junus.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Nurcholish must share his thoughts with the world
Nurcholish must share his thoughts with the worldHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post A modest symposium was held recently on Nurcholish Madjid, one of Indonesia's most revered Islamic scholars. Apart from celebrating the 66th birthday of the intellectual, the symposium was held in conjunction with the...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Regional dances on TV
Regional dances on TVFrom Media IndonesiaA program to mark private TV station TPI's recent anniversary showcased some regional dances, beginning with a Sundanese dance performed gracefully by Raden Hedi Junus.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Government vows to come down hard on pornography
Government vows to come down hard on pornographyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter hearing a report about group masturbation among elementary school students, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the government would soon take extreme steps to stamp out pornography.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Blueprint for a more livable Aceh
Blueprint for a more livable AcehTony Hotland and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda AcehSpelling out the rebuilding strategies for tsunami-stricken Aceh and Nias in North Sumatra, the government's draft blueprint for tsunami reconstruction aims at creating a far better place to live for...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Money laundering evident among state officials
Money laundering evident among state officialsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite Indonesia's removal from the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) list of Non Cooperative Countries and Territories (NCCT) last month, money-laundering activities among high-ranking officials remain...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Education takes a backseat in Samarinda
Education takes a backseat in SamarindaRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaThirteen-year-old Abdul Hamid held his hand out toward the cars stopped at the intersection near the Mahakam River in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.His clothes were dirty and so was his face as he stood below the merciless sun.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Susilo seeks close coordination for clear national spatial zoning
Susilo seeks close coordination for clear national spatial zoningThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called for good coordination between the central government and regional administrations in national spatial planning, for the achievement of national goals.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Antitrust watchdog faces uphill battle
Antitrust watchdog faces uphill battleUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With many of its rulings challenged in court, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) is still facing an uphill battle in its task of establishing a fairer business environment in the country.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Chinese Muslims now more accepted
Chinese Muslims now more acceptedSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangChinese-Indonesian Muslims have gained greater acceptance among the ethnic Chinese community, according to the chairman of the Central Java chapter of the Chinese-Indonesian Muslim Brotherhood (PITI), Gautama Setiadi.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Hazuria produces high-quality cuisine
Hazuria produces high-quality cuisineM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen people decide to start a business, what they have mind is a thriving company that will some day grow big and produce ever bigger profits.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
RP communists vow more attacks: U.S.
RP communists vow more attacks: U.S.PHILIPPINES: Philippine communist guerrillas threatened to step up attacks on government targets including military supply lines and fuel depots to mark the 36th founding anniversary of the rebel group on Tuesday.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Wacky councillor creates commotion
Wacky councillor creates commotion PEKANBARU, Riau: An angry councillor created a commotion in a church in Pekanbaru city after he pointed a gun at the church' ceiling, demanding the priest halt the mass.The commotion began when local councillor A.B.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Migrant's plight and public service
Migrant's plight and public service Whether we like it or not amid Malaysia's recent policies resulting in the deportation of illegal Indonesian migrant workers and the Ambalat bloc disputes, one thing which is certain is their public service performance.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Abdullah Puteh to face the music on April 6
Abdullah Puteh to face the music on April 6The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Anticorruption Court is scheduled on April 6 to hand down a verdict for suspended Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh charged with corruption over the 2001 purchase of a Russian-made MI-2 helicopter.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Woman imam prompts review of real 'truths'
Woman imam prompts review of real 'truths'Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta I would fight for my daughter's right to equal opportunity, to equal rights in marriage and to divorce, and to make up her own mind when voting. But leading a prayer gathering of men and women? Now hold your horses ...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Jakarta wants Puncak, Cianjur in joint plan
Jakarta wants Puncak, Cianjur in joint planThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso urged the central government on Monday to include Puncak and Cianjur, both in West Java, in a new spatial plan of Greater Jakarta.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
PDI-P cannot be Megawati Soekarnoputri's fan club
PDI-P cannot be Megawati Soekarnoputri's fan clubJohn Mcbeth, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, SingaporeIf there was ever a wake-up call for the Indonesian Democratic Party for Struggle (PDI-P), it was the setback it received at last year's parliamentary and presidential elections.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Kontras continues to offer hope to victims
Kontras continues to offer hope to victimsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the grief was over, the feeling of loss was still palpable during the seventh anniversary of Kontras last week, almost six months after Munir's murder.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
JP/3/Analysis
JP/3/AnalysisPaul Wolfowitz: A friend of IndonesiaJusuf Wanandi Jakarta I met Paul Wolfowitz for the first time when he was head of Policy Planning at the State Department, and then again as Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific in the early 80's.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Traders express opposition to Plaza Kota Bumi construction
Traders express opposition to Plaza Kota Bumi constructionMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangHundreds of traders from Kota Bumi traditional market met with members of the Tangerang Regency Council in Tigaraksa on Monday to express their objections to the construction of Plaza Kota Bumi.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
1. Ati--
1. Ati-- 2 x 23 ;JP;ANR;CD; ANPAk..r.. comment-IslamJP/6/OpinionFemale imam prompts women to review the real 'truths' 2. Duncan -- 2 x 30Indonesian-Australian relationship not as rosy as many believe
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
1. CONGRESS: 1 X 30
1. CONGRESS: 1 X 30 Mega refuses blame for PDI-P woes 2. ATTACK: 2 X 21 Thousands in Mataram storm prosecutor's office 3. TAXI: 2 X 24 Taxi fares to increase by average of 36 percent 4. BUDGET: 1 X 32 State budget to peg oil price at US$35
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
4 x 13
4 x 13 Saleh wants death penalty for graft convicts JP/04/PUTEH1 x 44 Abdullah Puteh to face the music on April 6 JP/4/Pilkada1 x 30 KPU urges delay of local pollsJP/4/Ruang2 x 32 Susilo seeks close coordination for clear national spatial zoning
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Mayor in hot water over illegal fees
Mayor in hot water over illegal fees JAKARTA: The City Council's Commission B for economic affairs has found that there a huge number of illegal fees collected from street vendors in the Senen commercial district in Central Jakarta municipality.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Some ASEAN leaders say Myanmar reform is group's concern
Some ASEAN leaders say Myanmar reform is group's concernAgencies, Bangkok/Yangon/Putrajaya, MalaysiaSoutheast Asia's club of nations cannot ignore the issue of democratic reform -- or its absence -- in Myanmar, Thailand said on Monday after some members showed signs of losing patience with Yangon's...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
It is time to get real
It is time to get real JP/6/JUOROIt's time to get realUmar Juoro Jakarta The political debate on the fuel price hike has absorbed a lot of attention of late. Not only has the House of Representatives spent a lot of time and energy on deciding whether to support or reject the policy, but also many...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
'Writing and acting not up to par'
'Writing and acting not up to par'After decades of hibernation, the Indonesian film industry has begun to show signs of life, led by a pack of young actors, directors and writers. In observance of National Film Day on March 30, The Jakarta Post asked residents for their views on local movies.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Riau course seeks to host major events
Riau course seeks to host major eventsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Bintan, Riau Islands With the holding of the Indonesia Open 2005 golf tournament in Jakarta last week, a golf course in the Riau archipelago is also sizing up the options of hosting a major event.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Govt to give oil investors perks
Govt to give oil investors perksLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs part of its efforts to stem the steady decline in the country's oil output, the government is preparing incentive packages to lure investors to operate in marginal and aging oil fields, says a top official.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Female ambassadors
Female ambassadors I would like to draw your kind attention to the article Mageza feels at home in Jakarta published in The Jakarta Post on March 23, where it was incorrectly stated that Jakarta has only three female ambassadors at present.Unfortunately, the name of the Bangladesh Ambassador H.E.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
State budget to peg oil price at US$35
State budget to peg oil price at US$35Leony Aurora and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will keep the oil price assumption of US$35 per barrel for its 2005 state budget revision draft although the global oil prices have surged to more than $50 a barrel.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
CMNP eyes 15 percent growth in profit in 2005
CMNP eyes 15 percent growth in profit in 2005The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs vehicular traffic is likely to grow by 2.9 percent this year, combined with planned toll road price hikes, toll road operator and builder PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada (CMNP) is projecting a 15 percent growth in net profit.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
JP/4/ACEH
JP/4/ACEHAceh rebuilding still needs clear policy framework: ActivistsHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government is being urged to design a clear policy framework for the reconstruction of tsunami-devastated Aceh, particularly one that is based on the participation of the Acehnese people.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
KPU urges delay of local polls
KPU urges delay of local pollsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn line with the recent Constitutional Court decision, the General Elections Commission (KPU) called on the central government on Monday to delay the direct regional elections in order to give minor parties more preparation...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Thousands in Mataram storm prosecutor's office
Thousands in Mataram storm prosecutor's officeLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, MataramAt least 10,000 protesters stormed the prosecutor's office in Lombok on Monday in another move to interfere with justice, showing support for West Nusa Tenggara Governor Lalu Serinata and demanding the...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Police raid in Ambon nets bombs, ammo
Police raid in Ambon nets bombs, ammoM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonPolice officers found hundreds of rounds of ammunition and explosive devices during sweeps over the past week in Laha subdistrict, Ambon Baguala district, Ambon.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
New trend in car theft discovered
New trend in car theft discoveredThe Jakarta Post, JakartaChief of the Jakarta Police Mobile Detective Unit, Comr. Tomsy Tohir, warned the public on Monday to be careful when purchasing used cars in the wake of the arrest of four people on suspicions of fraud involving fake vehicle ownership...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Indonesian-Australian relationship not as rosy as many believe
Indonesian-Australian relationship not as rosy as many believeDuncan Graham, Surabaya Australians will no longer be able to rock into Bali, get an on-the-spot visa and wander the archipelago.The new system requires applying for a visa weeks in advance and paying a fee of about US$45.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
People see newfound hope as Germany provides water
People see newfound hope as Germany provides waterSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaDrought, which often leads to a water crisis, has been an annual problem for about 132,000 residents in Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
In search of PDI-P
In search of PDI-P Once upon a time in the not so distant past, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) bore the country's political hopes and dreams. Its leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri, was an icon of idealism, rising up in the face of dogma and oppression.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
NU leader meets Thai PM Thaksin on southern unrest
NU leader meets Thai PM Thaksin on southern unrestBoonradom Chitradon, Agence France-Presse/BangkokThe head of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the world's largest Islamic group, began a mission here on Monday that Thailand hopes will help ease tensions in the Muslim-majority south where an insurgency is...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
*Susilo's govt threatens democracy, Megawati says Page 2
*Susilo's govt threatens democracy, Megawati says Page 2 *Aceh rebuilding still needs clear policy framework Page 4 *Education takes a backseat in Samarinda Page 5 *Female imam prompts women to review the real truths Page 6 *Jakarta wants Puncak, Cianjur in joint plan Page 8 *Brazil scores at last...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Hamzah hopes to retain PPP post
Hamzah hopes to retain PPP post JAKARTA: United Development Party (PPP) leader Hamzah Haz said on Monday he would not allow the possibility of an earlier national congress before the scheduled Jan. 1, 2007, which his critics say would be aimed at replacing him.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Flooding spreads in Jambi city
Flooding spreads in Jambi cityJAMBI: Flooding has hit several parts of Jambi municipality in the past three days, disrupting people's activities in the Sumatran city. Flooding occurred after a heavy downpour in the city over the past few days, causing Batanghari River to overflow.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
AG death penalty for corruption convicts
AG death penalty for corruption convictsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Pekalongan, Central Java Attorney General Abdurrahman Saleh said he supported the idea of the death penalty for corruption, but added that certain legal obstacles would have to be removed before such a step could be taken.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Alwi, Saefullah asked to drop lawsuit plan
Alwi, Saefullah asked to drop lawsuit plan JAKARTA: Alwi Shihab and Saefullah Yusuf have been offered an amicable way to solve their dispute with the National Awakening Party (PKB) over their suspension as the party's leader and secretary-general, respectively.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Another riot feared during trial in Bojong
Another riot feared during trial in BojongTheresia Sufa and Eva C. Komandjaja, Bogor/JakartaAlarmed by escalating tension between a dump site operator and residents of Bojong in Bogor, West Java, an influential local councillor warned that another riot could occur if the dump was reopened.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Australia ventures into the unknown
Australia ventures into the unknown in tsunami game against Indonesia Trevor Robb Agence France-Presse/Perth, Australia Australia will be venturing into the great unknown when it tackles neighbor Indonesia in a one-off soccer match here on Tuesday to raise money for victims of the tsunami disaster.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
175 sign up for commission seats
175 sign up for commission seats JAKARTA: A total of 175 potential candidates have signed up to become members of the Prosecutors Commission at the close of the registration on Monday.Attorney General's Office (AGO) spokesman Ria Fadjaria said on Monday that a committee chaired by the office's...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Paul D. Wolfowitz: A friend of Indonesia
Paul D. Wolfowitz: A friend of IndonesiaJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta I met Paul Wolfowitz for the first time when he was head of Policy Planning at the State Department, and then again as Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific in the early 80's.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, March 29, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, March 29, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Documentary12:00 p.m.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Palm oil sales rise 15%: London Sumatra
Palm oil sales rise 15%: London Sumatra JAKARTA: PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia, which operates about 87,000 hectares of oil-palm plantations, expects sales to rise 15 percent in 2005 after it boosts output, said Agustino Sudjono, the company's investor relations manager.Sales may rise to Rp 1.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
A future with few women post-tsunami
A future with few women post-tsunamiBhimanto Suwastoyo, Agence France-Presse/Banda AcehTarmizi Mohammad has plenty to worry about as he helps tsunami survivors in a village in devastated Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, but as the emergency subsides, one thing is preying more on his mind -- the absence of...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
It's time for Susilo to show concrete results
It's time for Susilo to show concrete resultsUmar Juoro, Jakarta The political debate on the fuel price hike has absorbed a lot of attention of late. Not only has the House of Representatives spent a lot of time and energy on deciding whether to support or reject the policy, but also many students...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
RI firms attracting more European tourists
RI firms attracting more European touristsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian companies have won contracts for the visit of over 35,000 tourists from European countries, creating optimism that the country will attract more than one million visitors from Europe, said an official on Monday.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Nurcholish must share his thoughts with the world 2. PORN: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Government vows to come down hard on pornography 3. MONO: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Matahari and Bukaka eye Jakarta's MRT project 4. BLUEPRINT: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Blueprint for a more livable Aceh
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
S'porean investor embroiled in N. Sumatra protest
S'porean investor embroiled in N. Sumatra protestRidwan Max Sijabat and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Merek A landslide and a hotel development in a 200-hectare area encroaching on conservation land have pushed the small town of Merak into the spotlight.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
PM Lee to visit ASEAN countries
PM Lee to visit ASEAN countriesSINGAPORE: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will visit Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia this week as part of a new leader's traditional introductory trips to fellow ASEAN states, his office said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Taxi fares to increase by average of 36 percent
Taxi fares to increase by average of 36 percentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTaxi passengers in the capital will soon have to spend more money for their daily transportation as the city administration plans to announce new taxi fares, with an average increase of 36 percent.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
RI passport to have new design
RI passport to have new designMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government launched on Monday a new design for the Indonesian passport, produced with advanced printing technology, in a bid to prevent passport forgery that has been deemed to have endangered national security.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
The Ulujami-Veteran toll opens in April
The Ulujami-Veteran toll opens in April JAKARTA: The toll road section stretching from the Ulujami exit to Jl. Veteran, both in South Jakarta, on part of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) will open in about two weeks, an official said over the weekend.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Mega refuses blame for PDI-P woes
Mega refuses blame for PDI-P woesM. Taufiqurrahman and Dwi Atmanta, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarIndonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri defended her achievements over the past five years, saying she was not to blame for the party's disappointing showings in the...
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
JP/3/Insight
JP/3/InsightPaul Wolfowitz: A friend of IndonesiaJusuf Wanandi Jakarta I met Paul Wolfowitz for the first time when he was head of Policy Planning at the State Department, and then again as Assistant Secretary for East Asia and the Pacific in the early 80's.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
On Java Jazz
On Java Jazz Your article of March 9 and John Holdaway did agree on one main issue. The Jakarta Post: "The most heartening of all developments was the presence of numerous jazz groups comprising of young musicians who turned in impressive performances.
Tue, 29 Mar 2005
Matahari and Bukaka eye Jakarta's MRT project
Matahari and Bukaka eye Jakarta's MRT projectDamar Harsanto and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Matahari and Bukaka Groups have expressed interest in taking up the US$60 million equity PT Jakarta Monorail requested from the city administration to finance the $650 million mass rapid...