Archive: 31 March 2005
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Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang traders win suit
Tanah Abang traders win suit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 3,500 vendors from the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta won a legal battle against the city administration and its business partner on Wednesday, in their fight to stop the administration from demolishing the market.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Banks urged to boost role in economy
Banks urged to boost role in economy Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank is expecting the country's banking industry to maintain its solid performance for this year, with the growth in lending likely to outpace that of banks' third-party liabilities. The solid lending growth, head of Bank Indonesia's directorate of banking credentials and information Siti Ch.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Healthy foods a fast-growing market segment: Study
Healthy foods a fast-growing market segment: Study The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After getting advice from several nutritionists, as well as doing some research on his own, Bambang Sugiharto Fajar, 40, came up with a diet that helps him stay healthy. The restaurant owner starts each day with a breakfast of oatmeal, non-fat milk, and non-fat and sugar-free yogurt. Indira Bratanata, 34, has come up with her own healthy diet.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asian-African summit to institutionalize partnership
Asian-African summit to institutionalize partnership Indonesia will host a major summit meeting of Asian and African nations in late April in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the historic Asia-Africa Conference. The Jakarta Post spoke to Foreign Minister Hassan Wirajuda to learn more about the significance of the summit meeting. Question: What is the purpose of this new Asia-Africa Summit?
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Newmont case set for trial
Newmont case set for trial The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) said on Wednesday that prosecutors have submitted a case against mining firm PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) to the Manado District Court in North Sulawesi, hoping it will be heard within the next few weeks. "We (the prosecutors) have submitted the case to the Manado District Court.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thailand leaves RI behind in tourism stakes
Thailand leaves RI behind in tourism stakes Thai Airways recently invited a number of Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana, to take the direct flight from Denpasar to Bangkok as part of its press tour program. The journalists were accompanied by Ni Wayan Witarni of the airline's Denpasar office. The trip, aimed at showing how the country's tourism industry is being promoted, was supported by the Siam Hotel Group and Amari Orchid Resort.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tornado damages homes in Bantul
Tornado damages homes in Bantul BANTUL, Yogyakarta: A tornado struck Srigading subdistrict in Bantul regency on Tuesday evening, leaving at least 15 homes in ruins and dozens of others damaged. The tornado also brought down many trees and power lines in the subdistrict, leading to a power blackout that lasted until Wednesday afternoon. Diyono, 42, an eyewitness, said that the wind quickly rose to storm force. "Trees near our house were uprooted, and part of the roof of our house was blown off.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors fail to question governor
Prosecutors fail to question governor Luh Putu Trisna wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram The West Nusa Tenggara prosecutor's office has been thwarted in its attempt to question Governor Lalu Serinata as a witness in a Rp 24.5 billion (US$2.7 million) graft case that was earlier scheduled on Wednesday. The interview had originally been scheduled for Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]How far has the development of Asian-African cooperation truly
How far has the development of Asian-African cooperation truly gone?
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Adrian jailed for life
Adrian jailed for life The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A court here sentenced on Wednesday businessman Adrian Herling Waworuntu to life imprisonment for his involvement in a 2002 multi-million dollar scam. The sentence may be good news for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who recently admitted that his antigraft drive had borne little fruit.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia and Africa need to enhance cooperation
Asia and Africa need to enhance cooperation Santo Darmosumarto, Jakarta In 1955, 29 Asian-African leaders gathered in Bandung to declare their commitment to promoting closer cooperation for the benefit of the peoples of their newly independent countries. Although coming from places afar, they spoke a common language of political solidarity, economic cooperation, and greater socio- cultural relations.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March 30
Rupiah Rates March 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,743.46 6,967.95 7,394.15 7,317.12 Brunei dollar 1 6,065.74 5,457.08 5,792.12 5,730.53 Canadian dollar 1 8,280.31 7,450.85 7,906.78 7,824.22 Swiss franc 1 8,349.61 7,512.28 7,972.00 7,888.73 Danish krone 1 1,741.34 1,566.73 1,662.79 1,645.24 Euro 1 12,970.89 11,671.88 12,385.78 12,256.77 Poundsterling 1 18,808.54 16,927.83 17,960.09 17,776.10 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,284.70 1,156.41 1,226.75 1,214.36...
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maturity in democracy
Maturity in democracy From Bisnis Indonesia The incident during a recent plenary session of the House of Representatives (DPR), when lawmakers brawled over the government's fuel price policy, was unnecessary. The people's representatives should show maturity in practicing democracy and set a good example for the nation's younger people.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami: Women should be involved in designing reconstruction
Tsunami: Women should be involved in designing reconstruction Rina Jimenez-David, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila Distressing indeed is the news that a new earthquake, of a magnitude of 8.7, has struck off the western coast of Sumatra, in the general area where, three months ago, a more powerful tremor struck and triggered the "killer tsunami" that took an estimated 270,000 lives.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/scene
JP/4/scene PBR 'opposes' Zainuddin's bid JAKARTA: Noted Muslim preacher Zainuddin MZ is facing strong resistance from within the Reform Star Party (PBR) to his bid to win a second term as the party's leader, PBR officials said on Tuesday. PBR deputy secretary Miqdad Husein said the majority of party executives in the regions did not want Zainuddin to run for a second term during the party's three-day congress from April 26 to April 28.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zakiyuddin Baidhawy
Zakiyuddin Baidhawy Surakarta, Central Java 2. Ron -- Democracy, the military and corruption: The case of the 2 x 30 Democracy, the military, corruption: The case of the Philippines Ronald Meinardus Manila
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go something like this. Whatever a government, despotic or JP/6/E00 business. Specifically, the key neighborhood club -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- lists as a core principal the "non-interference in the internal affairs" of another member state. When ASEAN was founded in 1967 this cosy deal was enthusiastically embraced.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nias, Simeulue are the world's 'final frontier' for surfers
Nias, Simeulue are the world's 'final frontier' for surfers Agence France-Presse, Nias Island Isolated, beautiful and with some of the world's mightiest waves, Nias and Simeulue -- the islands hit by this week's massive earthquake -- are a haven for intrepid surfers. Even the logistical hurdles of getting a surfboard to the out- of the way coral-fringed isles is no deterrent to the hardened beach bums who consider the destination one of the world's ultimate surfing experiences.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Opera aimed at discouraging migration
Opera aimed at discouraging migration The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concerned by the vast influx of migrants to the capital, the city administration has been financing the production of a soap opera that aims to discourage people nationwide from migrating to Jakarta.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tae kwon do pair aims for world title
Tae kwon do pair aims for world title Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With 2003 World champion Juana Wangsa Putri absent from next month's 2005 World Tae kwon do Championship in Madrid, it will be up to Rahadewi Neta and Aristi Perwita Sari to bring home gold. Neta and Wita said on Wednesday they hoped to repeat the success of Juana, who is unable to compete due to study commitments, in the Spanish city on April 13-17.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fair to add spark to Bekasi weekend
Fair to add spark to Bekasi weekend BEKASI: The management of Lippo Cikarang industrial estate will hold a two-day Family Fair starting on April 2. The event will take place along Jl. Galeria Singaraja where dozens of companies and institutions in Lippo Cikarang will open stands. "A public auction and clearance sale will be the highlights of the event," product general manager Endang Sutrisna said. A family bicycle rally and other outbound activities will also be held during the weekend. -- JP
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Asian-African summit to institutionalize partnership 2. AMBALAT: 1 LINE, 20 COUNTS Ambalat diplomacy budget cut 3. RUPIAH: 2 LINE, 24 COUNTS Central Bank to raise benchmark interest rate 4. OPERA: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS TV series aimed at discouraging migration
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Women leading prayers
Women leading prayers How sad was the headline, Many outraged by Muslim mixed-gender prayers (The Jakarta Post, March 21). All right, I suppose if this was the year 1005, but the world has moved on despite all those that want to drag it backwards into a dark age of religious domination and stagnation. These so-called puritanical Muslim men cannot accept that women are equal in all respects -- a battle they will eventually lose in time no matter their conservative thinking.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 31, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 31, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Faces by I Nengah Wirakusuma, at Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort at Jimbaran Bay, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until April 22 * Solo Art Exhibition The Secret Studio by Bruce Granquist, at Danes Art Veranda Jl. Hayam Wuruk 159 Denpasar, until April 26 * Photo You Know Me, Therefore I am by Hanneke Adinda Tumbuan (Keke Tumbuan), at Klinik Seni Taxu Jl. Gunung Rinjani Blok IX No. 8 Denpasar, until March 31 * Photo by D.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse (75) - 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. Discourse (75) - 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42) Mega has to change her queen-like stature 2. Quake (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 3 lines (3x21) Seismologist warns of more huge quakes off Sumatra island 3. Profile (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x28) Nias, Simeulue are the world's 'final frontier' for surfers 4. Foreign (45) - 36 pts 7 cols 1line (1x49) World moves to assist Nias, Simeulue quake victims --- 5. Photos
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt raises payments for teachers
Govt raises payments for teachers TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipality has raised income supplements for school principals, teachers and administrators by as much as much as Rp 25,000 (US$2.8) from the amount given last year. Tangerang education agency head Zainudin said the money would be disbursed every three months. The first payment will be in April, he added.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
On gender bias
On gender bias I refer to the article Woman imam prompts review of real 'truths' published in The Jakarta Post on March 29. Firstly, I would like to express my appreciation to Ati Nurbaiti and the Post staff for their candid efforts to try and spread public awareness among the masses of gender-bias clothed in the garb of "religion".
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
World moves to assist Nias, Simeulue quake victims
World moves to assist Nias, Simeulue quake victims Agencies, Australia/Washington/Tokyo/New Zealand/Ottawa Foreign troops and aid workers who had only just left the country's tsunami-hit areas were rushing back on Wednesday to help stricken victims of the latest earthquake as countries around the world rallied for a second emergency relief operation. The Australian military, returning home after providing aid to victims of the Dec.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Central Bank to raise benchmark interest rate
Central Bank to raise benchmark interest rate Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post The central bank announced it would raise its benchmark interest rate and continue to intervene in the supply of dollars to the market, in an effort to keep the rupiah on a shorter leash. "We will raise the interest rate higher than usual to absorb excess liquidity, as well as anticipate higher inflation," Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Matahari's Q4 profit up 12% on sales
Matahari's Q4 profit up 12% on sales Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Matahari Putra Prima, Indonesia's biggest retailer by sales, posted a 12 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the fastest economic growth in eight years boosted sales. The Tangerang-based company's net income increased to Rp 71.1 billion in the three months ended Dec. 31, from Rp 63.4 billion in the same period a year earlier. Sales rose 9.7 percent to Rp 1.92 trillion in the quarter.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gasoline and mineral water
Gasoline and mineral water From Koran Tempo The fuel price increases that took effect on March 1 have triggered protests, as well as arguments for and against the policy. Most of those who object to the policy point to the accompanying rise in prices of other goods as a result of higher fuel prices. Those who understand the policy think the government was right to raise fuel prices. The price of premium gasoline per liter is lower than that of mineral water.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Myanmar PMs meet, reform pressure grows
Singapore, Myanmar PMs meet, reform pressure grows Agencies, Yangon Singapore leader Lee Hsien Loong met Myanmar's top ruling generals on Wednesday as pressure grows on the junta to hasten democratic reforms or miss its turn next year as head of Southeast Asia's club of nations. Lee met Myanmar Prime Minister Soe Win, officials said, shortly before a scheduled session with paramount leader Senior General Than Shwe.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta to host science Olympiad
Yogyakarta to host science Olympiad YOGYAKARTA: Some 78 countries have been invited to take part in the International Junior Science Olympiad from Dec. 4 to Dec. 13 in Yogyakarta. Indra Jati Sidi, the director general of elementary and middle education at the education ministry, said at least 30 counties had confirmed their participation in the event. Indra met with Yogyakarta Governor Hamengkubuwono X on Tuesday to discuss preparations for the Olympiad.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lutfi elected Jam'iyyah chairman
Lutfi elected Jam'iyyah chairman PEKALONGAN, Central Java: Lutfi bin Yahya, a Muslim cleric from Pekalongan, was elected chairman of Jam'iyyah Ahlith Thariqah al- Mu'tabarah an Nadhliyah during the final day of the organization's four-day congress on Wednesday. He will serve as chairman until 2010. The organization, which is an autonomous body of the largest Muslim organization in Indonesia, Nadhlatul Ulama, boasts millions of members nationwide.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Give filmmakers incentives, facilities'
'Give filmmakers incentives, facilities' National Film Day was marked on Wednesday amid signs of a film industry slowly reviving and shaking off decades of slumber. The Jakarta Post asked residents if the local movies being produced nowadays lived up to their expectations. Fifi, 24, is an employee at a film distribution company in Central Jakarta. She lives with her parents in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta: We cannot compare Indonesian movies with Hollywood films, which have all the technology.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Inmates flee in quake-hit island
Inmates flee in quake-hit island JAKARTA: A total of 178 prisoners fled Gunung Sitoli Penitentiary on Nias when a massive earthquake hit the island on Monday night. National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis said on Wednesday the inmates had fled to safety after the wardens unlocked the prison as part of its building collapsed. He said the police had posted a statement asking the prisoners to turn themselves in to the nearest police station.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Milk campaign aims to improve public health
Milk campaign aims to improve public health Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Puputan Badung Park in the middle of crowded Denpasar is an oasis for families living in the city. Every Saturday and Sunday, hundreds of people flock to the park to breathe some relatively fresh air, and stroll and jog under the shady trees. Children happily run around, enjoying the open spaces.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regional dances on TV
Regional dances on TV From Media Indonesia A 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. The show was in marked contrast to the other sort of dance events aired by nearly all TV stations, with dancers displaying their navels -- something that was once criticized by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reform drive wanes as critics join Megawati camp
Reform drive wanes as critics join Megawati camp Dwi Atmanta and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The attempt to challenge Megawati Soekarnoputri's control of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) fizzled on Wednesday after leading figures in the reform-minded group made a last-minute decision to jump on the Megawati bandwagon.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
New oil and gas journal launched
New oil and gas journal launched JAKARTA: A new oil and gas magazine -- the Energy, Mineral, Oil & Gas Journal, or EMO&G -- has been launched to provide players with updates of the country's industry. The full-color monthly aimed to provide accurate data and information on the sector's upstream and downstream activities, chief editor Atak Saridjo said in the editorial of its first edition.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Inco earmarks $120m in capital expenditure to boost production
Inco earmarks $120m in capital expenditure to boost production Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a local subsidiary of the world's second-largest nickel producer Inco Ltd., plans to invest US$120 million in capital this year as it continues the construction of a new hydropower plant. Some $50 million of the capital expenditure would go to the dam project in Karebbe, Southeast Sulawesi, director Raymond Westall said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY's men get promotion
SBY's men get promotion The Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters launched a major reshuffle on Wednesday affecting high-ranking military officers, including Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya from commanding Iskandar Muda Military Command in the troubled Aceh province to his new post as deputy Army chief of staff. He will be replaced by Maj. Gen. Syafiuddin Yusuf, the current Udayana Military Commander who oversees North and West Nusa Tenggara and Bali provinces.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Batu Hijau is a 21st century mine that adopts a new paradigm
Batu Hijau is a 21st century mine that adopts a new paradigm in environmental management and social responsibility. Batu Hijau Mine is committed to environmental stewardship in all aspects of its operations starting from exploration, production and even future closure. When conducting an exploration activity, PT NNT uses technologies and procedures that are designed to minimize impacts to the environment.," said Phil Brumit, General Manager Operations PT NNT..
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Another blow for Indonesia
Another blow for Indonesia For those living in Indonesia's northwestern regions it must have felt like a recurring nightmare. While the earthquake that struck in the early hours has apparently caused only a fraction of the devastation of the Boxing Day quake and tsunamis that cost almost 300,000 lives, that is little consolation for those directly affected.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon city locked down over bird flu outbreak
Cirebon city locked down over bird flu outbreak Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Pekanbaru Following the uncontrolled spread of bird flu, West Java authorities have stopped all poultry traffic into the area to prevent the problem from getting worse after the disease hit poultry farms in the province, an official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso blames law enforcers for drugs
Sutiyoso blames law enforcers for drugs Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso accused law enforcers on Wednesday of turning a blind eye to drug dealing in the capital, leading to rampant drug abuse, especially among the young.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Tempo' acquitted of felonious act
'Tempo' acquitted of felonious act The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court threw out on Wednesday a civil lawsuit filed by youth organization Pemuda Panca Marga (PPM) against Tempo magazine, ruling that the suit was "not grounded in law".
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fewer than 10 Britons are reported to be missing in the area of
Fewer than 10 Britons are reported to be missing in the area of Indonesia that was struck by a powerful earthquake on Monday, the Foreign Office in London said. It had been feared that the number would be higher, but a Foreign Office spokeswoman said the figure dropped overnight on Tuesday "as some people thought to be missing have got in touch". Inquiries were continuing into the whereabouts of the others, she added.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mega has to change her 'queen-like stature'
Mega has to change her 'queen-like stature' The internal bickering of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), may deal the major party a massive blow at a time that it is still reeling from a double election defeat last year. Mochtar Buchori, a senior PDI-P advisor, shares his views with The Jakarta Post's Dwi Atmanta and M. Taufiqurrahman on how to rebuild the party in a bid to regain public trust. Question: Can you tell us more about the ideas for reform within PDI-P?
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pesta Tenun celebrates Acehnese handicraft
Pesta Tenun celebrates Acehnese handicraft Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although she lives in Jakarta, Rahma Harun's business was ruined by the earthquake and tsunami in Aceh. Aceh had been the main market for her embroidery products. "I'd just sent (embroidery) stocks to some distributors there a few days before I heard about the news of the tsunami," said Rahma, a native of Banda Aceh who has lived here for 15 years.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gudang Garam 4th-Qtr profit falls 20% on lower demand
Gudang Garam 4th-Qtr profit falls 20% on lower demand Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's biggest cigarette maker, posted a 20 percent decline in fourth-quarter profit after demand for hand-rolled clove cigarettes fell and foreign-exchange losses widened. Net income fell to Rp 271.4 billion (US$29 million) in the three months ended Dec. 31 from Rp 337.2 billion a year earlier. Sales rose 4 percent to Rp 5.42 trillion.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ambalat diplomacy budget cut
Ambalat diplomacy budget cut Ivy Susanti and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cut the budget for diplomatic efforts to settle the Ambalat dispute almost 10 fold, from a massive Rp 60.4 billion (US$6.34 million) to a modest Rp 8 billion for the year 2005, a top official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1 x 39
1 x 39 Golkar gives 'Suara Karya' a makeover JP/4/Survey 1 x 36 New survey finds Susilo satisfactory JP/4/Susul 3 x 9 Newmont case set for trial
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March 30
Rupiah Rates March 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,743.46 6,967.95 7,394.15 7,317.12 Brunei dollar 1 6,065.74 5,457.08 5,792.12 5,730.53 Canadian dollar 1 8,280.31 7,450.85 7,906.78 7,824.22 Swiss franc 1 8,349.61 7,512.28 7,972.00 7,888.73 Danish krone 1 1,741.34 1,566.73 1,662.79 1,645.24 Euro 1 12,970.89 11,671.88 12,385.78 12,256.77 Poundsterling 1 18,808.54 16,927.83 17,960.09 17,776.10 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,284.70 1,156.41 1,226.75 1,214.36...
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lack of equipment slows rescue effort
Lack of equipment slows rescue effort Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Gunung Sitoli/Jakarta Two days after a giant earthquake feared to have killed up to 1,000 in northern Sumatra, rescue work and the evacuation of victims was a slow process on Wednesday, mainly due to a lack of heavy equipment and volunteers.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/scene
JP/4/scene PBR 'opposes' Zainuddin's bid JAKARTA: Noted Muslim preacher Zainuddin MZ is facing strong resistance from within the Reform Star Party (PBR) to his bid to win a second term as the party's leader, PBR officials said on Tuesday. PBR deputy secretary Miqdad Husein said the majority of party executives in the regions did not want Zainuddin to run for a second term during the party's three-day congress from April 26 to April 28.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends up after BI intervention
Rupiah ends up after BI intervention Dow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah ended slightly higher on Wednesday on profit-taking in the dollar following the recent rise in the U.S. unit and Bank Indonesia's suspected intervention, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 9,510, as against Tuesday's close of Rp 9,525. Bank Indonesia was suspected of unloading dollars again Wednesday via state banks.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Brothel grenade attack raises rivalry issues
Brothel grenade attack raises rivalry issues Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the Jakarta Council is still considering the idea of legalizing prostitution and gambling as suggested by former governor Ali Sadikin, a hand grenade exploded at the Boker prostitution complex in Ciracas, East Jakarta, late on Tuesday.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go something like this. Whatever a government, despotic or otherwise, chooses to do within the privacy of its borders is its business. Specifically, the key neighborhood club -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- lists as a core principal the "non-interference in the internal affairs" of another member state. When ASEAN was founded in 1967 this cosy deal was enthusiastically embraced.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, March 31, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, March 31, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Sport Superstar 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Seismologist warns of more huge earthquakes Page 2
*Seismologist warns of more huge earthquakes Page 2 *Golkar gives Suara Karya a makeover Page 4 *Prosecutors fail to question W. Nusa Tenggara governor Page 5 *Can religious education enhance peace, harmony? Page 6 *Sutiyoso blames law enforcers for drug abuse Page 8 *Veteran Romana out to silence the skeptics Page 10 *Thai parliament debates rebellion in southern provinces Page 11 *Banks urged to boost role in economy Page 13 *Milk campaign aims to improve public health Page 18
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Costly oil, dearer money
Costly oil, dearer money Businesses in Indonesia should gear up for costlier credit and most likely a weaker rupiah due to the combined impact of persistently high oil prices and the recent increase in the U.S. Fed funds rate to 2.75 percent. The expected appreciation of the greenback due to the tightening of money supply in the United States and the rise in oil prices to over US$55/barrel (unadjusted for inflation) have again raised the specter of high inflation.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam to get tough on mutual fund violators, set deadline
Bapepam to get tough on mutual fund violators, set deadline The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has set April 1 as the deadline for mutual fund managers to comply with the marked-to-market regulations applied earlier this year before it imposes stricter sanctions.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI must demarcate border with S'pore
RI must demarcate border with S'pore JAKARTA: Indonesia needs to demarcate its border with Singapore as geographically the latter's expansion through reclamation work using sand from Indonesia does not provide any advantages for this country, an executive of the Indonesian Fishermen's Association (KPI) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Romana out to silence the skeptics
Romana out to silence the skeptics Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Romana Tedjakusuma knows all too well the sniping surrounding her selection as a reserve for the Fed Cup tie against Germany next month. If she is eventually called up to play, she will not only have to beat the Germans on home soil, but also silence those who say she is too old and lacking match play to represent Indonesia. Romana, who turns 29 in July, has resided in California since the 2001 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Golkar gives 'Suara Karya' a makeover
Golkar gives 'Suara Karya' a makeover The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After 32 years as the mouthpiece of the ruling Golkar Party during the Soeharto regime, the Suara Karya daily is changing its look and content in a bid to attract more readers. Golkar, led by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, relaunched the newspaper on Wednesday evening at the Mulia Hotel in Jakarta, vowing not to use the daily to serve its political interests. "The paper should be acceptable to all elements of society.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Seismologist warns of more huge quakes off Sumatra island
Seismologist warns of more huge quakes off Sumatra island The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Padang A prominent seismologist said he could not rule out the risk of a third big quake off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where two massive temblors have occurred in just three months.
Thu, 31 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami alert on track
Tsunami alert on track The violent earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra late on Monday night -- and the panic it sparked in Thailand and other countries around the Indian Ocean rim -- was a grim reminder that tsunamis, one of the world's most devastating natural disasters, could strike at any time.
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1. FIREFIGHTER: 3 X 14
1. FIREFIGHTER: 3 X 14 Firefighters from France improvise in rescue efforts 2. NIAS: 2 x 15 Lack of equipment slows Nias rescue effort 3. BNI: 4 x 9 Adrian jailed for life 4. PDIP: 1 x 45 Reform drive wanes as critics join Megawati camp
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TV crime shows traumatize masses
TV crime shows traumatize masses From Kompas Various criminal reports have been aired by local TV stations, which are still within proper limits. But when the programs present reenactments of some crimes, many viewers find it difficult to wipe from their memories. Some people cannot forget the disturbing criminal acts their whole life, others become traumatized and others develop an obsession and become "copycat" criminals after what they have seen on TV.
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Garuda service
Garuda service After a blissful four-day holiday in Bali, my husband and I made our way to the airport at Denpasar on March 27. We were scheduled to travel on Garuda Indonesia's GA 417, scheduled to depart at 5 p.m., arriving in Jakarta at 5:40 p.m. My husband had a same-day connecting flight on Singapore Airlines' last flight of the day, scheduled to depart at 8:15 p.m.
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Flooding spreads throughout Jambi
Flooding spreads throughout Jambi Jon Afrizal and Muh. Huzair, The Jakarta Post, Jambi/Palembang Flooding has spread to more areas in Jambi province. While a few days ago flooding had only hit Jambi city, on Wednesday floodwaters spread into the neighboring city of Batanghari. The flooding in Batanghari regency are due to the overflow of the Batanghari and Batangtembesi rivers that pass through the regency.
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Customs office rebuked over waste
Customs office rebuked over waste JAKARTA: State Minister for the Environment Rachmat Witoelar urged the excise and customs office on Wednesday to be honest and cautious in screening imported raw materials following two recent instances of toxic waste entering through Indonesian ports. "We do not want this to happen again, especially with many developed countries believing they can just dump their toxic waste here," the minister said on the sidelines of a water and waste exhibition.
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Govt to revise reconstruction plan
Govt to revise reconstruction plan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to Monday's large earthquake near the Nias and Simeuleu islands, the government will revise the blueprint it has drafted for the post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh and parts of North Sumatra. State Minister for National Development Planning Sri Mulyani Indrawati said on Wednesday that her office would immediately send a team to Nias within the week, to assess the damage from the calamities.
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Can religious education enhance peace, harmony?
Can religious education enhance peace, harmony? Zakiyuddin Baidhawy, Surakarta, Central Java For more than three decades now, Indonesia's education system did little to teach an appreciation and respect for our religious and cultural diversity. The trend was toward homogenization in the guise of protecting the national culture, as systematically introduced through our schools. Javanese culture was considered the central paradigm, and other cultures were marginalized.
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Veteran Romana returns ready to silence the skeptics
Veteran Romana returns ready to silence the skeptics Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Romana Tedjakusuma knows all too well the sniping surrounding her selection as a reserve for the Fed Cup tie against Germany next month. If she is eventually called up to play, she will not only have to beat the Germans on home soil, but also silence those who say she is too old and lacking match play to represent Indonesia.
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Yue Minjun clones images of himself on canvas
Yue Minjun clones images of himself on canvas Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta To use the self to express issues of significance has become a way for many contemporary artists to comment on what is happening around them. In the case of Yue Minjun, the renowned Chinese avant-garde artist, whose work is on show at CP Artspace here, Yue's work started at a time when criticizing the government was taboo.
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New survey finds Susilo satisfactory
New survey finds Susilo satisfactory Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite criticism of the performance of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his administration, 57 percent of Indonesians are satisfied with his performance, according to a recent national survey. Conducted by the U.S.-based International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) from Feb. 7 to Feb.