Archive: 4 March 2005
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Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
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JP/4/Police Members of police commission to be selected Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Police will begin registering candidates next month for the National Police Commission (KKN), which will monitor the performance of the police and play a role in selecting candidates for the post of police chief. According to Presidential Decree No. 17/2005, the commission will have nine members.
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Rupiah Rates March 3, 2005
Rupiah Rates March 3, 2005 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,653.05 6,866.06 7,297.75 7,221.13 Brunei dollar 1 6,010.82 5,393.17 5,731.76 5,672.07 Canadian dollar 1 7,895.20 7,086.12 7,528.66 7,452.58 Swiss franc 1 8,328.22 7,474.03 7,941.58 7,860.55 Danish krone 1 1,726.40 1,548.82 1,646.25 1,628.91 Euro 1 12,847.65 11,529.46 12,251.19 12,125.70 Poundsterling 1 18,713.09 16,796.86 17,844.32 17,665.50 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,253.78 1,125.53 1,195.57...
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Councillor housing allowances appaling'
'Councillor housing allowances appaling' The Jakarta administration has agreed to give councillors a monthly housing allowance of between Rp 15 million and Rp 20 million. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their opinions on the issue. Heru Christanto, 30, works for a publishing company in West Jakarta. He lives with his family in a rented house in Kelapa Dua, West Jakarta: I think its appalling that such a hefty housing allowance has been approved for the councillors.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Fuel price hike: Short term pain, long term gain Page 3
*Fuel price hike: Short term pain, long term gain Page 3 *Conspiracy in Munir's death: Probe Page 4 *W. Java officials play down bird flu risk Page 5 *A serious setback in the fight against corruption Page 6 *City Council stalling monorail over money Page 8 *Basketball gets extended play across the country Page 10 *N. Korea threatens to hold missile test, slams U.S. Page 11 *RI told to use treaties to trace assets Page 13 *Esplanade presents Mosaic music festival Page 18
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Adiguna's team says charges obscure, requests acquittal
Adiguna's team says charges obscure, requests acquittal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The defense team for businessman Adiguna Sutowo demanded on Thursday that all charges against the murder suspect be dropped, arguing that the prosecutors' case was obscure and misleading.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Activist faces six years jail
Activist faces six years jail An Indonesian student activist was facing up to six years in jail after his trial opened on Thursday for allegedly insulting the head of state in public by calling him a dog and a pig, a report said.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airline association objects to more 'administrators'
Airline association objects to more 'administrators' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) has objected to the government's plan to assign additional administrators to the country's four international airports, saying this would place an unacceptable financial burden on the airports.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners presence in Aceh to be limited
Foreigners presence in Aceh to be limited Tiarma Siboro and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Acehnese are set to bid farewell to thousands of foreigners who have been sharing their tribulations following the tsunami catastrophe. Starting March 26, only a limited number of foreigners will be allowed to stay, the National Police's Aceh task force announced on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Conspiracy in Munir's death: Probe
Conspiracy in Munir's death: Probe Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death of respected human rights activist Munir last September was very likely the result of a conspiracy, a government- sanctioned fact finding team said. Brig. Gen. Marsudi Hanafi, who heads the team assigned to probe Munir's untimely death, said on Thursday the suspicion followed irregularities found in the management of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia in response to the probe.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Munir (3x10)
1. Munir (3x10) Conspiracy in Munir's death: Probe 2. IOM (2x18) Foreigners presence in Aceh to be limited 3. Police (3x7) Members of KKN to be selected 4. Maid (1x40) RI maids appeal for leniency in murder case
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australian academic barred entry to RI
Australian academic barred entry to RI Adianto P. Simamora and Vivi Anggraeni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The tsunami tragedy in Aceh and the fine relief work from Australia certainly strengthened the roller-coaster relationship between Indonesia and Australia, but the two nations are now facing a new test. A respected Australian academician was barred from entering Indonesia in a move that hearkened back to the strict days of the New Order when Soeharto was in power.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to spank naughty bus operators
Sutiyoso to spank naughty bus operators Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso threatened on Thursday to revoke the operation permits of any public transportation owners who raised their fares in response to the 29 percent fuel price increase announced on March 1. "First, I will warn them if they raise their fares. Should they insist, I won't be reluctant to revoke their operation permits," he said.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shipping industry welcomes new rules
Shipping industry welcomes new rules The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a long-awaited presidential instruction on the revitalization of the domestic shipping industry entering into effect last week, Indonesian shipping firms are now preparing to win back their former share of the country's shipping market.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police wrap up Depok graft case
Police wrap up Depok graft case JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police submitted on Thursday case files and suspects of alleged corruption to the West Java prosecutor's office. Seventeen former councillors of the Depok municipality are implicated. "The West Java prosecutor's office declared the case files complete on Feb. 23, 2005," chief of police detectives in the corruption division, Adj. Sr. Comr. Anton Wahono, said.
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It is now or never for Indonesia electronics industry
It is now or never for Indonesia electronics industry Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over the last three decades, major Asian countries have managed to improve exports from basic manufacturing products to more sophisticated goods, with one major exception -- Indonesia. Aside from natural resource-based products, Indonesia's top manufacturing exports still revolve around textiles, clothing and footwear.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir found guilty, sentenced to 30 months
Ba'asyir found guilty, sentenced to 30 months The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The headline-grabbing trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir came to a close on Thursday with a two-and-a-half-year jail sentence for the Muslim cleric for his part in the "evil conspiracy" that killed 202 people in Bali in October 2002.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
IFC cancels 70 million dollar loan for Philippines toll road
IFC cancels 70 million dollar loan for Philippines toll road project Agence France-Presse Manila The World Bank's private sector arm, the International Finance Corp. (IFC) revealed on Thursday it has canceled a US$70 million syndicated loan for a vital toll road project in the Philippines after the local builder failed to get a strategic foreign partner.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Filipino hoopsters to play here
Filipino hoopsters to play here JAKARTA: The Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) is cooperating with the Philippines Basketball Association (PBA) to hold a game between two PBA clubs in Jakarta on Sunday. Clubs Shell Turbo Charger and Talk n Text Phone Pals are scheduled to play at BRItama Arena Sportmall, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. "We will be able to see our neighbor's compete here.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
City Council stalling monorail over money
City Council stalling monorail over money The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors rejected on Thursday the financing requirements demanded by monorail builder PT Jakarta Monorail, saying they would only burden the people. The city administration has appointed PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) to build two monorail lines worth US$650 million. The first, 14.3-kilometer green monorail line would pass along Jl. Taman Rasuna in South Jakarta, Jl.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Province/CityNumber of Poor People PercentagePoverty Line (Rp/capital/month)
Province/CityNumber of Poor People PercentagePoverty Line (Rp/capital/month) (thousands) to total number of national poor people Jakarta277.1 3.18197.306 Seribu Islands 3.0 14.99184.172 South Jakarta 42.5 2.25234.886 East Jakarta 62.1 2.51197.300 Central Jakarta 34.9 3.91215.290 West Jakarta 62.6 3.10193.289 North Jakarta 72.0 5.08225.443 Source: Data and Information of Poverty 2004, BPS
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Local KPUs members wait to get paid
Local KPUs members wait to get paid YOGYAKARTA: They might be in charge of holding direct election of regional heads in Yogyakarta, but some members and staff at Yogyakarta's General Elections Committee (KPU) have not received their salaries since January. While waiting for money from state and provincial budgets, they have had to fund election preparation activities, using loans. Head of the committee's logistic division in Bantul, Soewandi D.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV viewers like their ads simple, funny
TV viewers like their ads simple, funny Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like the advertisements that pop up every 10 minutes on television? Apparently almost 37 percent of Indonesian viewers see the "uninvited guests" as boring, in spite of the ever increasing sums being spend by firms on television ads.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. BAN: 3 x 14
1. BAN: 3 x 14 Australian academic barred entry to RI 2. BASYIR: 2 X 18 Ba'asyir found guilty, sentenced to 30 months 3. TKI: 2 X 21 Red Cross raises alarm over expelled RI workers 4. JAZZ: 1 X 22 Jazz festival ready to blow
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RI maid testifies in rape trial in Penang
RI maid testifies in rape trial in Penang An Indonesian domestic helper was raped and tortured by having chili powder rubbed over her face and vagina, a report said on Thursday, in the latest alleged case of maid abuse in Malaysia. Seow Eng Aik, 37, is on trial in northern Penang state charged with three counts of raping the 20-year-old. Seow's wife Tan Seok Hoon is also on trial charged with abetting him on one occasion, the Star newspaper reported.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
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A serious setback in the fight against corruption J. Soedjati Djiwandono Jakarta 2. Noor -- Remembering our Indonesian Brethren: The Forgotten History of 1 X 30 Free migration across SE Asia By Farish A. Noor
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Agencies within new ministry could serve as propaganda agencies vehicle
Agencies within new ministry could serve as propaganda agencies vehicle The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two bodies established under the Ministry of Communications and Information could become state propaganda bodies with unchecked powers if they are not properly regulated, media observers say.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rights tribunal law not retroactive
Rights tribunal law not retroactive JAKARTA: The Constitutional Court rejected on Thursday a challenge by former East Timor governor Abilio Jose Soares against the constitutionality of the Human Rights Tribunal Law (No. 26 of 2000). Constitutional Court President Jimly Asshidiqie in his judgment said that the legislation did not violate the constitutional prohibition on retroactivity, as claimed by Abilio.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lack of evidence blamed for Ba'asyir's light term
Lack of evidence blamed for Ba'asyir's light term The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta The lenient prison sentence handed down on Thursday for cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir stemmed from the failure of the prosecution to present sufficient evidence against him, analysts said. Prominent Muslim scholar and political analyst Azyumardi Azra pointed out that prosecutors did not have strong evidence to directly link Ba'asyir to a series of terror attacks.
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;JP;LEA;NAN;CD; ANPAf..r.. Brief-Indosat-Aceh Indosat to open cellular center in Aceh JP/14/Brief Indosat opens center in Aceh BANDA ACEH: Telecommunications firm PT Indosat officially opened a cellular and telecommunications service center here on Thursday to improve communications in the tsunami-devastated province. The service center will give added value to customers of Indosat's cellular providers Matrix, Mentari and IM3, said the company's vice president Ng Eng Ho.
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Aceh settlement, a long way to go
Aceh settlement, a long way to go Soegih Arto asks why should the Indonesian government conduct peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), and then lists his personal objections (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 15). Soegih Arto is to be congratulated for the consistency of his perspective, if not his commitment to peace.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
M'sia to turn old airport into hub
M'sia to turn old airport into hub KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia plans to give the country's former main airport Subang a new lease of life by turning it into a regional aerospace hub for aircraft maintenance, parts manufacturing and flight training, reports said on Thursday. Transport Minister Chan Kong Choy was quoted by The Star newspaper as saying that the cabinet had approved a plan to turn Subang airport on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur into an aerospace park.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Again, fine for littering
Again, fine for littering From Kompas It seems Jakarta's regional regulations on fines for littering in public places will be imposed again soon. The regulation has always existed -- but inadequate implementation means it has been less-than effective. While the regulation deserves our full support, without proper planning it will be to no avail.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indosat opens center in Aceh
Indosat opens center in Aceh BANDA ACEH: Telecommunications firm PT Indosat officially opened a cellular and telecommunications service center here on Thursday to improve communications in the tsunami-devastated province. The service center will give added value to customers of Indosat's cellular providers Matrix, Mentari and IM3, said the company's vice president Ng Eng Ho.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
W. Java officials paly down bird flu risk
W. Java officials paly down bird flu risk Yuli Tri Suwarni and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Cirebon Fears of a possible bird flu outbreak in West Java were played down by an official on Thursday, who gave assurances that all infected chickens had been cremated and buried to prevent further outbreaks.
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Basketball gets extended play across the country
Basketball gets extended play across the country Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2005 A Mild IBL basketball competition starts next Wednesday in an extended six-month-long series of games that will take in 15 cities nationwide. Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) director Agus A.
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;JP;CD For SPOTLIGHT: Friday, March 4, 2005 NEW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL: Australian Ambassador to Indonesia H.E.
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Singapore's Esplanade deliver Mosaic music festival
Singapore's Esplanade deliver Mosaic music festival Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Mosaic, a 10-day annual music festival that took three years to establish, kicks off -- for the very first time -- on March 11 at Singapore's Esplanade Theaters on the Bay. The festival will commence with a performance at the Esplanades' Concert Hall to celebrate the 80th birthday of jazz icon James Moody.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fandi, a kid from the kampong who made good gives back
Fandi, a kid from the kampong who made good gives back Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With a name that speaks volumes throughout Southeast Asia, Fandi Ahmad could well choose to rest on his laurels in a comfortable retirement. But the Singaporean, who retired from professional soccer after a remarkable career in 1997, gladly gave his time to play in the tsunami fundraising game here on Tuesday. "I believe that Acehnese children deserve a better future.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beach erosion worsens in Tangerang
Beach erosion worsens in Tangerang Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Arnan, a food stall owner, looks out from his small beach-front bamboo hut and spots the submerged concrete ruins engulfed by the Java Sea. "About 500 meters from the coast is where my home used to stand," said the 45-year-old Arnan, pointing at the seemingly endless sea.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two died in Lembang landslide
Two died in Lembang landslide BANDUNG: Two residents of Ampera hamlet in Jayagiri village, Lembang, some 16 kilometers north of Bandung, have been killed, buried in a landslide at 4 a.m. on Thursday. The landslide damaged 12 houses. Head of Jayagiri village, Andi, blamed the disaster on illegal sand mining practices in lower part of the hilly area, saying the residents had long asked Bandung Regent Obar Sobarna to close it down.
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Indonesian maids appeal for leniency in murder case
Indonesian maids appeal for leniency in murder case Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the trial of two Indonesian domestic workers charged with murder in Singapore draws near, the Indonesian government has pleaded with the city state's authorities to spare them from the death penalty. Juminem, 19, and Siti Aminah, 18, are facing the death sentence after confessing to killing Juminem's employer, Ang Imm Suan, in March last year.
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For SPOTLIGHT: Friday, March 4, 2005
For SPOTLIGHT: Friday, March 4, 2005 SARA LEE DONATION: Sara Lee Indonesia's president director Amit Chatterjee (left) presents a donation worth Rp 736 million to Nangroe Aceh Darussalam provincial administration head Sayid Fuad Zakaria, to help ease the burden of the tsunami victims of Aceh through the provincial administration. Besides a cash donation, presented on Feb. 24, the company also donated household goods and Sara Lee products.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross raises alarm on illegals
Red Cross raises alarm on illegals Agencies, Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur About 8,000 Indonesians, recently expelled from Malaysia following a crackdown on illegal immigrants, are stranded in border camps, resulting in many becoming ill with malaria and tuberculosis, the Red Cross stated on Thursday. The workers have packed into six camps in Nunukan, a district in East Kalimantan province bordering Malaysia, a spokesman for the International Committee of the Red Cross, Virgil Grandfield, told AFP.
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RI maids appeal for leniency in murder case
RI maids appeal for leniency in murder case Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the trial of two Indonesian domestic workers charged with murder in Singapore draws near, the Indonesian government has pleaded with the city state's authorities to spare them from the death penalty. Juminem, 19, and Siti Aminah, 18, are facing the death sentence after confessing to killing Juminem's employer, Ang Imm Suan, in March last year.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Why does Aceh want to separate?
Why does Aceh want to separate? I am a Canadian Muslim who has come to know about two very sad facts regarding Indonesia, which is home to the largest population of our Muslim brothers and sisters in the world. - There is rampant corruption at every level of the government. Could this be possibly true? If it is true, then I feel very dejected. If we Muslims really know Allah, then corruption and bribery should be the last thing people would want to indulge in.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
House starts inquiry on fuel price hikes
House starts inquiry on fuel price hikes Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 31 legislators from seven factions submitted to the House of Representatives leadership on Thursday a petition asking the House to use its investigative rights to probe into the government's much-criticized fuel hikes.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Petronas to invest $100m in RI
Petronas to invest $100m in RI JAKARTA: Malaysian state gas and oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) plans to expand its businesses in Indonesia by investing US$100 million this year. Petronas chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Tan Sri Dato Sri Mohd Hasan Marican said on Thursday that the investment would be allocated for strengthening the company's upstream and downstream businesses here.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Insight (30) - 36 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. Insight (30) - 36 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) Fuel price hikes: Short-term pain, long-term gain 2. KPPU (50) - 48 pts 3 cols 3 line (3x18) Pertamina tanker sale fraught with 'irregularities' 3. Petronas (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x32) SBY tells TNI to secure disputed area 4. Ads (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32) TV viewers like their ads simple, funny 5. Susul (24) - 24 pts 3 cols 1line (1x30) RI maid testifies in rape trial --- 6. Photos
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Radio, TV to bring Java homes
Radio, TV to bring Java homes Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Are you worried that you can't get ticket to the upcoming Java Jazz Festival at the Jakarta Convention Center? Concerned that you'll miss a performance because of other commitments? Well, no need to worry, because television and radio stations in major cities across the country have secured rights to broadcast selected pre-recorded performances from the biggest- ever jazz event ever held here.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina tanker sale fraught with 'irregularities'
Pertamina tanker sale fraught with 'irregularities' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) declared on Thursday state oil and gas company Pertamina and three of its business partners guilty of colluding in the sale of two of the company's tankers worth US$184 million last year. Administrative sanctions were imposed on Pertamina, while the three companies were fined, for colluding to favor a certain bidder during the open tender.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Robber shot dead with own gun
Robber shot dead with own gun JAKARTA: One of two raiders who attempted to rob three staff members of non-governmental organization Save the Children on Wednesday was shot dead while trying to flee the scene after one of the victims managed to snatch away his gun. The three staff members, Joko, Suyanto and Yus, had withdrawn Rp 87 million in cash from a bank on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. The money was in a bag. As they got out of their car in front of the Save the Children offices on Jl.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo tells TNI to secure disputed area
Susilo tells TNI to secure disputed area Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Thursday to secure disputed territory just east of Borneo island that is claimed by both Malaysia and Indonesia. The move followed a decision by Malaysia to grant an oil concession block in the area to a Dutch company. TNI Commander Gen.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Democracy in peril
Democracy in peril Indonesia is often described by international media and even by world leaders such as U.S. President George W. Bush as the world's third largest democracy, after India and the United States. And Indonesians ought to be proud of this. Though still economically poor, nonetheless Indonesia has laid the political foundations for future progress.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jazz festival ready to blow
Jazz festival ready to blow M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Friday night figures to be a real treat for music buffs in the capital, as the Java Jazz Festival kicks off with performances from some of the top soul, blues and jazz performers in the world. The festival starts at 4 p.m. with a performance by Jakarta- based dance company Eksotika Karmawibangha Indonesia, and will be backed by percussionist Adjie Rao and veteran musician Steve Reid.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
A serious setback in the fight against corruption
A serious setback in the fight against corruption J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta Amid public cries over the recent government decision to increase fuel prices, perhaps few have paid attention to indications of a serious set back in the government's efforts to fight graft and corruption. Indeed, it seems doubtful that the government has the will, determination and courage to combat such seemingly unbeatable evils in this society.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Axed politicians to sue PPP chief
Axed politicians to sue PPP chief JAKARTA: Six United Development Party (PPP) executives have hired a lawyer and will file a lawsuit against the party's leader Hamzah Haz for dismissing them. Speaking at a press conference, the politicians claimed that the dismissal was illegitimate, so they would ignore it and keep working for the party. "We have hired lawyer Egi Sudjana, who will represent us.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel price hikes: Short-term pain, long-term gain
Fuel price hikes: Short-term pain, long-term gain David E. Sumual, Jakarta After creating uncertainty since elections last year, the government finally announced hikes in fuel prices by an average of 29 percent. The average price increases can be regarded as moderate with only a slim chance that they will harm the economic fundamentals.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Administration to shut unaccredited schools
Administration to shut unaccredited schools JAKARTA: The administration's High School Accreditation Council warned that private high schools and vocational schools that had not undergone an accreditation appraisal by 2006 would be closed down. Council chairman Abdul Rochim said on Wednesday that the decision was part of an effort to provide better quality education to the public. "By knowing the quality of each school, we can help to gradually improve them," he said on Wednesday.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lippo Karawaci admits disposing of household, hospital waste in river
Lippo Karawaci admits disposing of household, hospital waste in river Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Lippo Karawaci Town Development Management (TMD) company admitted that it was disposing of household and hospital waste into the Sabi River but insisted that the waste had been treated and was environmentally safe.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protesters target gas stations, residents
Protesters target gas stations, residents The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Protests over the fuel price hike continued on Thursday in several cities across the country, though the number of protesters was smaller than on previous days. Public transportation drivers continued their protests and students increased the pressure by blocking off roads and setting fire to tires.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police wrap up Depok graft case
Police wrap up Depok graft case JAKARTA: The police revealed on Thursday that they have apprehended three people suspected of producing pirated compact discs at a plant in the Nusa Indah storage compound in Tangerang. "In a single cycle of production, they could produce over 35,000 compact discs," Adj. Sr. Comr. Agung Sabar Santoso, deputy chief of city police detectives for special crimes. Agung said the suspects, identified as SP, EM and BS, were directors of PT KMC, which owns the plant.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Public sacrifices must not be squandered
Public sacrifices must not be squandered Benget Simbolon Tnb., Jakarta The government has asked the public for its understanding and readiness to make sacrifices following its decision to raise fuel prices by an average of 29 percent. In announcing the decision on Monday evening, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie said that the government had to make the decision to cut fuel subsidies, which have threatened fiscal sustainability.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
American Express launches gold concierge and travel service
American Express launches gold concierge and travel service The Jakarta Post, Jakarta American Express Bank Ltd. introduced on Thursday its first 24- hour services for its gold charge card holders in Jakarta.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Antigraft war, not fuel price hike
Antigraft war, not fuel price hike From Media Indonesia If the government is serious in its drive to create clean governance, enhance its authority and promote public welfare, a war should be waged on corruption. In this case, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should spearhead the antigraft movement. The present government should adopt a clear stance, take firm action and have the courage to uproot corruption.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo orders monitoring of fuel supplies
Susilo orders monitoring of fuel supplies Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to limit the effects of the recent fuel price hikes, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issued an instruction to all state officials to supervise and monitor fuel distribution and the prices of staple foodstuffs. Presidential Instruction No.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 3, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 3, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,250 0 0 Adhi Karya 1,030 -20 9,909,500 Adira Dinamika 2,525 25 12,500 AGIS Tbk 110 10 13,481,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 405 -10 125,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,150 0 1,191,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0...
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Rebuilding a modern Aceh
Rebuilding a modern Aceh We are all aware of the destructive havoc caused by the recent earthquakes and tsunamis. It is unfortunate that Indonesia has become the worst-hit country, and that the tsunami has left many parts of Aceh literally unrecognizable. As strategies are still being contemplated on how to rebuild the streets of Aceh, I would like to point out that this is a good chance to improve on the infrastructure of the past.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Civil service reform, a forgotten agenda
Civil service reform, a forgotten agenda Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Civil service reform is not a new notion here, but has verily been forgotten amid reforms in other sectors following the fall of the New Order government. In fact, civil service reform has been attempted several times since the Soeharto era, but its implementation has been hit-and- miss.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI told to use treaties to trace assets
RI told to use treaties to trace assets Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should use the existing international treaties on corruption and money laundering when trying to trace and recover assets from criminals internationally, a financial crimes expert said.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fandi, a kid from the kampong who made good gives back
Fandi, a kid from the kampong who made good gives back Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a name that speaks volumes throughout Southeast Asia, Fandi Ahmad could well choose to rest on his laurels in a comfortable retirement. But the Singaporean, who retired from professional soccer after a remarkable career in 1997, gladly gave his time to play in the tsunami fundraising game here on Tuesday. "I believe that Acehnese children deserve a better future.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Members of KKN to be selected
Members of KKN to be selected Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police will begin registering candidates next month for the National Police Commission (KKN), which will monitor the performance of the police and play a role in selecting candidates for the post of police chief. According to Presidential Decree No. 17/2005, the commission will have nine members. Six of the members will be appointed from the public, while the other three will come from the Cabinet.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Compact BMW aimed at younger car buyers
Compact BMW aimed at younger car buyers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Carmaker PT BMW Indonesia launched on Thursday its BMW 1 Series hatchback, opening a new market in the premium compact car segment. While most BMWs are classic sedans, the company said that the latest model was aimed at setting a new benchmark in its class and was expected to be popular among a younger group of customers.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Diesel price hike leaves fishermen high and dry
Diesel price hike leaves fishermen high and dry Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Traditional fisherman Mahyudin takes the news of fuel price increase without even blinking. The 37-year-old, who depends on diesel fuel to run his fishing boat, has faced fluctuating prices before. In August last year when the "official" government-set price of diesel fuel stood at Rp 1,650 (about 18 U.S.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gontha, from jazz to action
Gontha, from jazz to action M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "When I have an argument with my wife, the moment she threatens not to serve me dinner, this is jazz," said jazz aficionado Peter Frans Gontha when asked to define the musical genre. He went on to say that all musical genres were in fact jazz when they were not played directly from musical notation.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005, 00:00 WIB
Free migration across SE Asia
Free migration across SE Asia Farish A. Noor, Berlin Despite the improvement in government-to-government relations between Malaysia and Indonesia, it would appear as if our societies are further apart than ever before. Prejudice, misapprehension and the tendency to resort to caricatural stereotypes have clouded our vision of a common shared humanity and collective destiny, for the peoples of ASEAN as a whole.