Archive: 16 April 2005
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Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri officials quizzed over lending scam
Bank Mandiri officials quizzed over lending scam Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Attorney General's Office questioned on Friday three officials of the giant state-owned Bank Mandiri as it aimed to speed up the investigation into alleged irregularities in the provision of more than Rp 1 trillion (US$107 million) in loans to several companies.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tangkuban Perahu folks prepare for the worst
Tangkuban Perahu folks prepare for the worst Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Daliah, 30, and her two children have been restless throughout each night since Wednesday. The same could be said for the hundreds of other people from Sagalaherang village near Ciater hot springs tourist site on the slopes of Mount Tangkuban Perahu. Various home appliances like television sets, tape recorders and clothing was seen piled up outside the residents' homes.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in ferryboat accident
Two killed in ferryboat accident PALU, Central Sulawesi: A ferryboat packed with 40 passengers and crew sank on Thursday afternoon in Tomini Gulf, Central Sulawesi, leaving two passengers dead and another missing. Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Aryanto Sutadi said on Friday that the boat sank while it was on its way to Ampana, the capital of Tojo Una-Una regency, from the Togean Islands. Bad weather has been blamed for the accident.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo calls on Lemhanas to come down to earth
Susilo calls on Lemhanas to come down to earth Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Perhaps for the first time in the 40 years of its existence, the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) got a rap across the knuckles from its chief supervisor, the President. Speaking in his address to attendees at a Lemhannas course, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the institute tended to conduct theoretical research and studies that had no practical application.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt goes ahead with nuclear plant plan
Govt goes ahead with nuclear plant plan Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Power in the country, it seems, is going nuclear again. Seeking solutions to the steady increase of energy demand in the country amid declining oil output, the government has decided to go ahead with plans to construct nuclear power plants, with the first one to begin construction in 2010.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susanto-Dao showdown highlights chess event
Susanto-Dao showdown highlights chess event Musthofid, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Young chess grand master Susanto Megaranto will take on regional heavyweight Dao Thien Hai of Vietnam in the main event of the Japfa Chess Festival here in May. Susanto, 18, who attained his GM title at the Chess Olympiad in October, will play Dao, 27, in six rounds of classic chess from May 2-7 at Wisma Karsa Pemuda building in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
BCD sets up Islamic arm and plans expansion
BCD sets up Islamic arm and plans expansion Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's fourth largest lender Bumiputra-Commerce Bank (BCB) on Friday launched its Islamic banking arm and unveiled plans for a foreign alliance to expand to the lucrative Middle East market by next year.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Monas keeps up winning streak
Jakarta Monas keeps up winning streak Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Men's volleyball team Jakarta Monas Bank DKI extended its winning streak by defeating Yogya Tomkins on day one of the fifth series of the 2005 Sampoerna Hijau Proliga volleyball tournament. Jakarta Monas Bank DKI overcame the spirited challenge of Yogya Tomkins 3-0 (25-23, 25-21, 29-27) for its seventh win in a row and to stay atop the standings.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The people's patrons
The people's patrons Surely the Jakarta Metropolitan Police have reason to be proud of the recent establishment of the Traffic Management Center (TMC), which aims to provide the public with various services, ranging from easing traffic jams to dealing with hit-and-run cases and other street crimes.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
WCDMA launched for faster data access
WCDMA launched for faster data access The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being able to download the latest pop hit on their mobiles tops the wishlist of young, cell-phone crazy Indonesians -- after they receive their daily religious SMS, of course -- and a mobile phone company is hoping to capitalize on this when it introduces new technology here soon. According to a global survey conducted by Ericsson in 2004, most young subscribers wanted more services on their mobile phones.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mulyana drags in KPU top brass
Mulyana drags in KPU top brass Tony Hotland and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The decision to pay bribe money to an audit office official was a collective decision made by top General Elections Commission officials (KPU), corruption suspect Mulyana W. Kusumah says.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Demonstrations won't be tolerated at AAS
Demonstrations won't be tolerated at AAS JAKARTA: The City Police said that protest demonstrations by students or community groups may be as harmful as terror bombings to the security during the Asian-African Summit (AAS), which will be held in Jakarta and Bandung next week. "In my opinion, the current issues such as the Indonesian- Malaysian border dispute in the (Sulawesi Sea) and the fuel hikes have upset the public, and might trigger more protests during the Summit," police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Juwono seeks civilian support to reform TNI
Juwono seeks civilian support to reform TNI Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono wanted civilians, not military officers, to produce defense policies that would help reform the Indonesian Military (TNI), he says. The minister's remark came amid criticism over the government's move to install high-ranking military officers as senior officials at the ministry in a major reshuffle that saw controversial figure Maj.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dutch couple quizzed over Munir case
Dutch couple quizzed over Munir case JAKARTA: National police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Friday that a team of police investigators have questioned two Dutch nationals who sat next to human right activist Munir, who was apparently poisoned on Sept. 7, 2004, during a flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Korea introduces its language, culture to local school
Korea introduces its language, culture to local school Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After successfully introducing various Korean products to Indonesia -- from cars to TVs -- South Korea is now encouraging state schools to teach its language. Since March, Senior High School (SMA) No. 27 in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, has been holding Korean language classes every Monday and Thursday.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ports reform and economic growth
Ports reform and economic growth On behalf of the Indonesian National Shipowners' Association, I commend your editorial Aburizal's coordination, in The Jakarta Post on April 11 calling for institutional reform and behavioral changes in the ports sector. The causes for Indonesia's non-competitiveness in export are varied. The highest port handling charges in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) region are merely a symptom of the problem. You cite "...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
AdamAir adds two more planes
AdamAir adds two more planes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Budget carrier PT Adam SkyConnections Airlines (AdamAir) has added two more Boeing aircraft to its existing fleet of six to help accommodate rising demand. The airline, which currently serves the Jakarta-Surabaya and Jakarta-Denpasar routes, said in a statement that it needed additional aircraft following its decision to increase its frequency on those routes.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia FDI jumps 173 percent to 4.28 billion dollars
Indonesia FDI jumps 173 percent to 4.28 billion dollars Indonesia's foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in the three months to March rose 173 percent from a year earlier to US$4.28 billion, official data showed on Friday. The National Investment Coordinating Board said it approved 285 new projects with an investment value of $2.69 billion compared with 225 projects worth $454 million the previous year.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to pay another Rp 176.6b to Bank Global depositors
Govt to pay another Rp 176.6b to Bank Global depositors The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance has verified 3,997 savings accounts owned by depositors of the now defunct Bank Global and will pay Rp 151.13 billion (US$15.9 million) in 2,196 of the accounts next week under the government's deposit blanket guarantee scheme.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
2 x 25
2 x 25 Bank Mandiri officials quizzed over lending scam JP/4/LEMHAN 2 x 25 Susilo calls on Lemhanas to come down to earth JP/gam 1 x 51 Aceh peace talks in Finland clouded by TNI action JP/4/WOMEN 2 x 26 Conservatism still a 'major hurdle' in gender equality
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poor people kept away from quality education
Poor people kept away from quality education Mateus Yumarnamto, Surabaya Wahono, the executive director of Cindelaras, an NGO concerned with education for poor people, has criticized the government for its decision to adopt an education system that groups school children according to their abilities and the financial status of their parents: "Those who are intelligent and those who are not; those who have financial support and those who are poor," (Kompas, April 7, 2005).
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Improving knowledge
Improving knowledge of Constitution From Koran Tempo According to plan, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will this year again disseminate the amendments to the 1945 Constitution to elaborate on its contents to society at a cost of Rp 22 billion.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three quakes jolt Bandung, Jakarta
Three quakes jolt Bandung, Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Padang/Jakarta Three major earthquakes jolted western parts of Java island on Friday, one of which could be felt in Jakarta, as fears over a volcanic eruption gradually subsided. While no damage was reported in Jakarta, the earthquake that affected Bandung city had damaged at least 170 buildings particularly in the southern Bandung area. The scale of the damage was huge in Bandung as three earthquakes were felt in the city in one day.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PKB --- 1x40
1. PKB --- 1x40 Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again 2. Ambalat -- 3x16 RI, Malaysia navies make peace following Ambalat incident 3. PNS ----- 2x24 Government to raise wages for civil servants, troops
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/pkb
JP/2/pkb Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again Muhammad Nafik and Blontank Poer The Jakarta Post/Surakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid looks set to retain power as chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB) he founded six years ago after the 1988 downfall of strongman Soeharto.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 16, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 16, 2005 Exhibitions * Ceramics My Passion by Jenni and Dona, at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel. 0274-560404), until April 18 * Arts Melintas Batas by Popok Tri Wahyudi, Kedai Kebun Forum, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274 376114), until April 29 * Fine Arts Omong Kosong, Cemeti Art House Jl. Patehan Tengah 37 (Tel. 0274 371015), until April 30 Performances * Kethoprak Festival at Societet Jl. Sriwedani No 1 Yogyakarta (Tel.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again
Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again Muhammad Nafik and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Surakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid looks set to retain power as chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB) he founded six years ago after the 1988 downfall of strongman Soeharto.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Who does the House
Who does the House really speak for? From Media Indonesia With members of the House of Representatives failing or refusing to listen to the voice of people they represent, I wonder who they are really speaking for. As almost everything they do has not met public expectations, they may represent other interests. In the case of fuel, it turns out that the fuel price increase is connected with the plan to liberalize the sector.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
On shop-house hotels in Batam
On shop-house hotels in Batam Your article that blames Batam shop-house hotels for taking business away from star-rated hotels tells only half the story (The Jakarta Post's April 11 edition, page 5). Shop-house hotels fulfill a valuable social role in helping this expensive city stay economically competitive.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ojek drivers hired to guard UI campus
Ojek drivers hired to guard UI campus BOGOR: Some 300 ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers operating in the University of Indonesia (UI) campus in Depok are involved in securing the campus, following the murder of a student, Daliau Aga Gunawan on Tuesday. Head of UI's campus environment affairs Donny Dhaneswara said that the ojek drivers would help as many as 143 security officers to guard the 320-hectare campus, 80 hectares of open land and six small lakes.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
After drought, rain falls in West Timor
After drought, rain falls in West Timor KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara residents, particularly those who live in West Timor regency, are elated after heavy rainfall in the area over the past week. The area has been suffering a drought for the last four months, which led to a water shortage in the farming area. -- JP
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers linked to torture case
Soldiers linked to torture case Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After arresting two key suspects, the city police are investigating the alleged involvement of seven military personnel in the abduction and torture of a businessman, Setiadji, 45, last week. "We haven't enough proof that TNI personnel were involved in the kidnapping or assault as yet, but we will keep investigating the case," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Friday.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The A to Z of Sekaten
The A to Z of Sekaten The Sekaten celebration is held for seven consecutive days ahead of Prophet Mohammad's birthday Rabi'ulawal 12 (according to the Islamic calendar) or Maulud 12 (according to the Javanese calendar, and falls on April 21 this year.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government vows to increase wages for civil servants and troops
Government vows to increase wages for civil servants and troops Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed on Friday to raise the wages of civil servants and military and police personnel as part of efforts to boost their professionalism and reduce corruption within the bureaucracy. "I have ordered Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar to immediately follow up on a plan to raise the salaries of civil servants.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to up wages for civil servants, troops
Govt to up wages for civil servants, troops Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed on Friday to raise the wages of civil servants and military and police personnel as part of efforts to boost their professionalism and reduce corruption within the bureaucracy. "I have ordered Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar to immediately follow up on a plan to raise the salaries of civil servants.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/head
JP/1/head April 16, 2005 1. Quake (45) - 65 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x16) Three quakes jolt Bandung, Jakarta 2. Camry (40) - 42 pts 4cols 1lines (1x28) State officials to get Camrys 3. Residents (38) - 32 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x12) Tangkuban Perahu folk prepare for the worst 4. KPU (35) - 28 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32) Mulyana drags in KPU top brass ---- 5. Photos, ad, graphics
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
* Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again Page 2
* Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again Page 2 * Bank Mandiri officials quizzed over scam Page 4 * Workshop participants to be deported Page 5 * Poor people excluded from quality education Page 7 * Soldiers linked to torture case Page 8 * Jakarta's Monas keeps up winning streak Page 10 * Fire kills 17 in Paris hotel Page 11 * Ministry of Trade assesses Batam FTZ status Page 13 * Yogyakarta seeks right concept for Sekaten market Page 17
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Who does the House
Who does the House really speak for? From Media Indonesia With members of the House of Representatives failing or refusing to listen to the voice of people they represent, I wonder who they are really speaking for. As almost everything they do has not met public expectations, they may represent other interests. In the case of fuel, it turns out that the fuel price increase is connected with the plan to liberalize the sector.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Open dumping system hazardous
Open dumping system hazardous From Kompas The recent landslide at the Leuwigajah municipal dump in Cimahi, West Java, buried several settlements, with 103 victims so far reported and 40 others missing. The slide was caused by a lack of response from the municipal administration to a study of the Leuwigajah dump, which found that the open dumping system in use was unsafe. Weak municipal coordination and dump management also contributed to the disaster.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
South Africa hopes Asia-Africa summit will boost economic ties
South Africa hopes Asia-Africa summit will boost economic ties Agence France-Presse, Cape Town, South Africa South Africa hopes that the world's poorest continent will emerge with stronger economic ties with Asia after a summit in Indonesia next week, Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad said on Thursday. "It is expected that this conference will launch the new Africa-Asia strategic initiative," Pahad told a news conference in Cape Town.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI plans major reshuffle soon
TNI plans major reshuffle soon JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced on Friday that it plans a major reshuffle after two senior generals were promoted to strategic posts in the Ministry of Defense. TNI spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said the reshuffle was intended to at least replace himself and Maj. Gen. Dadi Susanto, who have been posted respectively as the secretary- general, and the director general of defense strategy at the ministry.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
New strategy for Asia-Africa economic cooperation
New strategy for Asia-Africa economic cooperation Yash Tandon and Chandra Kant Patel Geneva The conjuncture of rapid structural transformation in a growing number of economies of Asia, the adoption of reforms to revive Africa's economic prospects, and the expected leveling -- off in demand and income growth in the advanced economies provides a propitious setting for renewed efforts to strengthen Afro-Asian economic cooperation.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Inculcating
Inculcating creativity in our daily life Dewi Susanti Jakarta Muhammad Zuhdi wrote an attractive article entitled Education and Creativity, published in The Jakarta Post on April 2. The article discussed the importance of creativity and suggested that it should be part of formal education, a message the author strongly agrees with. However, the author thinks that change will take a long time and will take more than shifting the paradigm of the education system.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace talks in Finland clouded by TNI action
Aceh peace talks in Finland clouded by TNI action Agencies, Helsinki/Jakarta As a fourth day of Aceh peace talks got under way in Helsinki on Friday, Aceh rebels called the negotiations "constructive" but said they were unhappy about Indonesian troops continuing to pour into the region. "Yesterday (Thursday) we had direct talks with the Indonesian delegation that were very constructive...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Master plan for Aceh, Nias signed
Master plan for Aceh, Nias signed JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono signed on Friday a presidential regulation on the master plan for the reconstruction of tsunami-devastated Aceh and earthquake-hit Nias, North Sumatra, State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said. He explained that the master plan consisted of pictures of roads and beaches in the two natural disaster-hit regions.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
On shop-house hotels in Batam
On shop-house hotels in Batam Your article that blames Batam shop-house hotels for taking business away from star-rated hotels tells only half the story (The Jakarta Post's April 11 edition, page 5). Shop-house hotels fulfill a valuable social role in helping this expensive city stay economically competitive.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI cricket team named for Vanuatu
RI cricket team named for Vanuatu JAKARTA: The Indonesian Cricket Foundation (ICF) has selected nine local players in its 22-strong squad to represent the country in the EAP Cricket Cup in Vanuatu in September and October. Headed by captain John Stevenson, the remainder of the team is made up of expatriate residents of the country. Half of the squad is based in Jakarta and plays cricket regularly in the Kabelvision JCA Cricket League.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Juwono seeks decree on TNI businesses
Juwono seeks decree on TNI businesses JAKARTA: Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono said on Friday that he was waiting for a presidential decree to enable him to go ahead with his plans to take over the management of Indonesian Military (TNI) businesses. "I hope the decree will be issued in the next six months so that I can press ahead with my plan to draw up an inventory of military businesses," he said after installing a number of new ministry officials, including new secretary-general Maj.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hunger for shark fins running high
Hunger for shark fins running high Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Indramayu Shark fins from Indramayu, West Java are in demand by people in a number of countries in East Asia as indicated by the amount that is exported each month -- up to 90 tons. Hong Kong, Japan and China are the main destinations for shark fins, with Singapore and Malaysia not too far behind.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
People protest over road damage
People protest over road damage TANGERANG: Hundreds of angry residents and public minivan drivers protested on Friday over the long neglected potholes along the road connecting Kosambi and Teluk Naga districts in the northern part of Tangerang regency. They parked vehicles and formed human barrier, causing chaotic traffic congestion. "Almost all main roads in the northern part of the regency are seriously damaged.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI urged to boost security in Strait
RI urged to boost security in Strait INDONESIA: Japan's counterterrorism envoy asked the Indonesian government to boost security in the Malacca Strait, a strategic shipping lane where pirates regularly launch attacks on vessels. U.S. officials have also raised concerns that international terrorists might stage attacks on ships using the channel to disrupt world trade. The waterway is bordered by Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Semen Padang complete 2004 reports, profit increases
Semen Padang complete 2004 reports, profit increases The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cement producer PT Semen Padang has completed its 2004 audited financial statement, paving the way for its parent company, publicly listed PT Semen Gresik, to issue the latter's consolidated account soon.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minus leg, Nurlaili faces tough life
Minus leg, Nurlaili faces tough life Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Nurlaili, 20, has barely smiled since the tsunami catastrophe on Dec. 26 last year, when she lost her right leg. The resident of Lhok Nga district in Aceh Besar regency, is among thousands of Acehnese who are adapting to life as a physically disabled person.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poll committee needs Rp 40b
Poll committee needs Rp 40b MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi General Elections Commission (KPU) needs a staggering Rp 40 billion (US$4.4 million) in funds to pay election committee members for the regional leadership election in June, an official has said. North Sulawesi KPU head Donald Rumokoy said on Thursday night that the funds would be paid to all committee members, from provincial level to subdistrict level.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Conservatism still a 'major hurdle' in gender equality
Conservatism still a 'major hurdle' in gender equality Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Muslim clerics continue to be one of the major stumbling blocks in gender equality in Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim country, hence moderate Muslim leaders need to do more to change the conservative mind-set.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
N.Korea fetes birthday of late Kim
N.Korea fetes birthday of late Kim Jack Kim, Reuters/Seoul Excitement and joy reigned in North Korea, official media reported, as the impoverished, secretive state celebrated the 93rd anniversary of the birth of Kim Il-sung, its founder and eternal president. Pyongyang was pulling out all the festive stops for Kim's birthday, which it calls "the Day of the Sun".
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia navies make peace following Ambalat incident
RI, Malaysia navies make peace following Ambalat incident Fadli and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post/Batam/Jakarta The Indonesian and Malaysian navies reached a truce on Friday over an incident involving their warships, but both would maintain their presence in the disputed border maritime area of Ambalat off east Kalimantan. The two sides pledged better communications to prevent a repeat of the confrontation that has prompted Kuala Lumpur to issue a protest note.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Cokelat Postmortem' released at Gramedia
'Cokelat Postmortem' released at Gramedia YOGYAKARTA: A novel titled Cokelat Postmortem written by Gadjah Mada University (UGM) paleoantropologist and lecturer-turned- novelist Etty Indriati was launched at Gramedia bookstore here last weekend. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Etty said that the novel was her first work of fiction and was written as science fiction with a murder case as its setting.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian lender sets up Islamic arm, plans global expansion
Malaysian lender sets up Islamic arm, plans global expansion Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's fourth largest lender Bumiputra-Commerce Bank (BCB) on Friday launched its Islamic banking arm and unveiled plans for a foreign alliance to expand to the lucrative Middle East market by next year.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, April 18, 2005
TV Program: Monday, April 18, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 7:30 Children Drama: Karna 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 12:00 p.m.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 15
Rupiah Rates April 15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,694.19 6,923.98 7,347.28 7,270.75 Brunei dollar 1 6,045.71 5,439.37 5,773.13 5,711.79 Canadian dollar 1 8,062.57 7,256.57 7,699.05 7,620.00 Swiss franc 1 8,255.79 7,429.82 7,883.55 7,801.93 Danish krone 1 1,722.77 1,550.13 1,645.10 1,627.76 Euro 1 12,838.02 11,554.71 12,259.18 12,133.40 Poundsterling 1 18,850.01 16,965.20 18,000.11 17,814.86 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,285.47 1,157.17 1,227.51 1,215.12...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Mulyana's arrest is a good sign'
'Mulyana's arrest is a good sign' The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has made headlines in the past two weeks by sending suspended Aceh governor Abdul Puteh to jail and arresting General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W. Kusumah for alleged bribery. Currently, the commission is tracing state money being kept overseas. The Jakarta Post asked residents how they perceived the efforts made to fight against corruption. Ardan, 29, works for a private company on Jl. Sudirman.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Schools need strong policies on drugs to protect young people
Schools need strong policies on drugs to protect young people Simon Marcus Gower, Jakarta It seems a sad but unfortunately an increasing sight on the streets of Jakarta to see teenagers and even younger children wearing school uniforms and smoking cigarettes. Quite usually in groups, it is evident that no small amount of peer pressure must be at play in these children's minds to make them want to smoke.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace talks clouded by situation on the ground
Aceh peace talks clouded by situation on the ground Agencies Helsinki/Jakarta As a fourth day of Aceh peace talks got under way in Helsinki on Friday, Aceh rebels called the negotiations "constructive" but said they were unhappy about Indonesian troops continuing to pour into the region. "Yesterday (Thursday) we had direct talks with the Indonesian delegation that were very constructive...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/SIA
JP/18/SIA 'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to lure guests to Bali Rita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post/Denpasar It was a rainy April morning, unusual weather for normally sunny Bali. This was the result of minor cyclone Juliet, which swept through East Indonesian waters from April 7 through to April 10. That did not prevent journalists and travel writers from Singapore and the Philippines from enjoying a wild rafting adventure on the Ayung River in Ubud, north of Denpasar.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
EMP to spend $400m on Kangean field
EMP to spend $400m on Kangean field Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After extending its contract in the Kangean oil and gas block in East Java, PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) is ready to spend US$400 million to develop Terang Sirasun, a major gas field there, and expects production to start in 2007.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesian people are so friendly'
'Indonesian people are so friendly' Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A country is strengthened not by great people with small views, but by small people with great views. Thanks to such people, the young Republic of South Africa has made great strides toward economic, sociopolitical and health equity and emerged as a regional power. Now, by cohosting the forthcoming Asia-Africa summit along with Indonesia, South Africa is aiming to become a global player.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]Tax agency in desperate
Tax agency in desperate need of extensive reform Agam Fatchurrochman and Edi Suhardi Jakarta 2. Simon -- Rising young smokers is quite alerting 2 x 30 Schools need strong policies on drugs to protect young people Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Who to give the money to in Aceh
Who to give the money to in Aceh I've just spent about ten days up in Aceh in one of the Lhoknga camp sites in an attempt to come up with some projects that will get a few people up and running into a new livelihood. We all know these people have lost everything -- family, house, community, social standing and livelihood. We have about Rp 100 million that was raised by hashers who supported a run in Medan at the end of January 2005 and this money must be spent on something in Aceh.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
BI chief's signature forged
BI chief's signature forged Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The signature of Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah is not only good for making a banknote legitimate, it also apparently convinced bankers to hand over a lot of cash to so- called fund-raisers. The Jakarta Police are looking for three women who requested donations from several banks in Jakarta using proposals supposedly signed by Burhanuddin.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rare bird found in hotel garden
Rare bird found in hotel garden YOGYAKARTA: A rare species of bird known locally as a gelatik Jawa (Java sparrow) was reportedly discovered in the garden of five-star Melia Purosani hotel on Jl. Suryotomo during a recent bird-watching session in the hotel's surroundings. "It's amazing to find such a rare bird species, right in the middle of the city," said team coordinator Lim Wen Sin of Kutilang Indonesia for Bird Conservation.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
A-A Summit to facilitate scores of bilateral meetings
A-A Summit to facilitate scores of bilateral meetings Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When leaders of the Asian and African countries assemble later this month in Jakarta to attend the Asian-African Summit, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be the most sought-after leader, hosting scores of bilateral meetings with the heads of state/government on the sidelines of the summit. The summit will also be a rare opportunity for meetings between friends as well as foes.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Caltex to host physics Olympiad
Caltex to host physics Olympiad PEKANBARU, Riau: Caltex Polytechnic will host the Sixth Asia Physics Olympiad in April this year, an official at oil and gas company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia has said. Djati Susetya, the spokesman of the company, said on Thursday that the company would provide any facilities needed to host the Olympiad, including facilities related to the competition and communication facilities such as internet access.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreign volunteers free to stay as long as they wish on Nias
Foreign volunteers free to stay as long as they wish on Nias Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan The North Sumatra provincial administration, which is in charge of disaster mitigation on Nias island, on Thursday announced that it would give ample time for the foreign relief workers involved in humanitarian relief efforts to stay in the area, and gave assurances as regards their safety. A spokesman for the North Sumatra Natural Disaster Coordinating Unit (Satkorlak), R.E.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tax agency in desperate need of extensive reform
Tax agency in desperate need of extensive reform Agam Fatchurrochman and Edi Suhardi, Jakarta One of the puzzles of the Indonesian economy has been the tax office. True, the Directorate General of Taxation has played an important role as the prime motor of the economic engine and by consistently collecting more and more state revenue.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Volcano warning system
Volcano warning system The way people look at the apocalyptic Dec. 26 tsunami in Aceh has changed somewhat. With a magnitude of 9 on the Richter scale, the catastrophe looks like the apex of a string of major earthquakes in this archipelago, both before and after Boxing day. We cannot get away completely from the fury of nature. What we can do is to limit, in so far as possible, the number of victims and the people's suffering.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
State officials to get Camrys
State officials to get Camrys Rendi A. Witular and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian government has opted to use Toyota Camrys as the official car for all state officials, with Volvo S80s being used to transport heads of state for next week's Asian-African Summit.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Who to give the
Who to give the money to in Aceh? I've just spent about ten days up in Aceh in one of the Lhoknga camps in an attempt to come up with some projects that will get a few people up and running into a new livelihood. They have all lost everything -- family, house, community and livelihood. We have about Rp 100 million that was raised by hashers who supported a run in Medan at the end of January 2005 and this money must be spent on something.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Workshop participants to be deported for visa violation
Workshop participants to be deported for visa violation Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan After seven hours of questioning, four foreigners participating in a trauma counseling workshop in Medan will soon be deported for visa violations. Syarief O. Ahimsa, the chief of Medan Polonia Immigration Office, said on Friday that they would be deported on Saturday through Polonia Airport.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta seeks right concept for Sekaten night market
Yogyakarta seeks right concept for Sekaten night market Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta When the Yogyakarta municipal government revamped the image of Sekaten night market last year, it never imagined that it would harvest criticism, especially regarding its accessibility for poor families. No less than Yogyakarta Governor and Sultan Hamengkubuwono X called for a review of the policy, particularly the entrance ticket that most people consider too expensive.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Volcano warning system
Volcano warning system The way people look at the apocalyptic Dec. 26 tsunami in Aceh has changed somewhat. With a magnitude of 9 on the Richter scale, the catastrophe looks like the apex of a string of major earthquakes in this archipelago, both before and after Boxing day. In the easternmost part of Indonesia, a 6.4-magnitude tremor jolted the Papuan town of Nabire in November killing at least 32 people and injuring hundreds of others.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The ups and downs of Sekaten through the ages
The ups and downs of Sekaten through the ages Held for the first time in the 15th century in the Demak kingdom under the reign of Raden Patah, the Sekaten celebration was especially designed by the wali (pious Muslim leaders) to propagate Islam.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minister visits Batam, discusses FTZ status
Minister visits Batam, discusses FTZ status Fadli and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Batam/Jakarta The Ministry of Trade is still assessing solutions to resolve the ongoing debate on the status of the industrial island of Batam, despite the government's previous statement that it was going ahead with the "enclave" free trade zone (FTZ) option. Trade minister Mari E.