Archive: 21 April 2005
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Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Malaysia gets crafty
Malaysia gets crafty From KompasMalaysia is among the nations in the world with "crafty" moves, as shown in the border dispute with Indonesia over the ownership of Sipadan and Ligitan islands. Malaysia built resorts on the islands even before the dispute was settled, without responding to...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
* Supreme Court torpedoes Pertamina tanker case appeals Page 2
* Supreme Court torpedoes Pertamina tanker case appeals Page 2 * Jakarta KPUD denies markup allegations Page 3 * RI Catholics hail election of new pope Page 4 * Ambon Police raid Pattimura University Page 5 * Hail Pope Benedict XVI, confidant of John Paul II Page 6 * U.S.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
RI Catholics hail election of new pope
RI Catholics hail election of new popeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Bishops Council of Indonesia (KWI) and the country's Catholics hailed the election of German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Specials Report -- Singapore-MICE
Specials Report -- Singapore-MICE More wireless rooms available in Singapore The rising number of business visitors has prompted more hotels and serviced apartments in Singapore to offer services and facilities specially designed to meet the needs of business travelers.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Puteh barred from leaving Jakarta
Puteh barred from leaving Jakarta JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) officially executed on Wednesday a change in corruption criminal Abdullah Puteh's status to that of "city arrest", due to health concerns, KPK prosecutor Khaidir Ramli said.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005Exhibitions* Indian Painting Exhibition, at World Trade Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 27-29 South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 30 * Painting Arok Dedes Pramoedya: Sebuah Tafsir Visual by Muhamad Yusuf at Gallery Lontar , Jl.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Police to pursue alleged graft in block grant fund for schools
Police to pursue alleged graft in block grant fund for schoolsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe police said on Wednesday they would investigate the alleged misuse of a block grant by officials at SMP 232 junior high school in East Jakarta, even if the City Primary Education Agency and...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
'Cak' Roes: Bandung Conference mastermind
'Cak' Roes: Bandung Conference mastermindAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On Friday and Saturday, Indonesia and South Africa will jointly host a gigantic summit of Asian and African leaders in Jakarta.For Indonesia, it will not be the first time for such a gathering.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claimsFrom KompasAn article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
The legends of '55, leaders to watch in 2005
The legends of '55, leaders to watch in 2005The magnitude of the 1955 Bandung conference was, in part, due to the presence of Asian and African leaders who were legends in their own time. Who will shine at the 2005 summit?Below are brief sketches of the legends of 1955 and the potential stars of...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Mothers play vital role in health of families
Mothers play vital role in health of familiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A boy asks for the carton of milk that his mother has just bought for him. He finishes it in less than five minutes and returns the empty container to his mother, who thoughtlessly throws it out of the window.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
RI can learn from other countries
RI can learn from other countriesJakarta will soon host the two-day Asian-African Summit 2005, with at least 56 heads of state expected to attend. The Jakarta Post interviewed two residents to find out what they thought about the event.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Correction: In the article Toshiba to expand market via education
Correction: In the article Toshiba to expand market via education on page 13, April 15, we misquoted "The company will donate ..." in the first paragraph. The article should have read "The company cooperates with Pelita Harapan University by selling..." We apologize for the error. -- Editor
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Between meeting -- planes, trains and automobiles
Between meeting -- planes, trains and automobilesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHow do you transport 60 of the most important people in Asia and Africa?Arranging safe, reliable and fitting transportation, both for within Jakarta and for the day trip to Bandung, West Java is one of the summit organizer's...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Theater festival explores gender-sensitive themes
Theater festival explores gender-sensitive themesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe All-Bali Theater Festival at the island's arts center in late April promises to provoke thought on the roles that women play in a traditionally patriarchal society, which is insensitive toward gender...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Asian-African partnership endorsed
Asian-African partnership endorsedDwi Atmanta and Adrian Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ministers from Asia and Africa endorsed on Wednesday the draft of the New Asian-African Strategic Partnership (NAASP), which will serve as a framework for political solidarity, economic cooperation and...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
OK, thnks
OK, thnks Singapore remains Asia's top MICE destination Singapore has served as a trading hub and financial center for Southeast Asia thanks to its strategic location and environment conducive to international business activities.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Ready to help,
Ready to help, but no one asked. I am interested to know why your country did not ask for help with rescuing village people trapped in the aftermath of the recent earthquake on the island of Nias.I am a member of New Zealand's Specialized Urban Search And Rescue task force, and we were saddened to...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Exxon, Pertamina told to settle dispute
Exxon, Pertamina told to settle disputeBloomberg, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and Exxon Mobil Corp. to settle a dispute that has stalled development of the nation's biggest untapped oil field for more than three years.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claimsFrom KompasAn article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Business summiteers seek to create direct links
Business summiteers seek to create direct linksThe Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is hosting the two-day Asian-African Business Summit 2005 which began on Wednesday, where nearly 500 CEOs and business leaders from the two continents were meeting and exploring new business...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Australians see Susilo as open-minded, honest
Australians see Susilo as open-minded, honest Professor of history at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, John Ingleson talked with The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana about Australia and Indonesia relations.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Govt to spread disaster warnings with SMS messages
Govt to spread disaster warnings with SMS messages Agence France-Presse JakartaIndonesia, still reeling from a series of natural disasters, plans to use text messages to alert people of impending disasters predicted by an early warning system, a minister said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to attract guests
'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to attract guestsRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarIt 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.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
South Korean people struggle to live with taste of Indonesia
South Korean people struggle to live with taste of IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThough many foreigners find spicy Indonesian food tough to swallow, it is a different story for 28 year-old Korean woman Lisa Kang, who is a big fan of hot Padang and Manado cooking.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
TMII Square inaugurated
TMII Square inaugurated JAKARTA: East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan Abdul Halim inaugurated on Wednesday the construction of a new square called Tamini Square close to the complex of the Indonesia in Miniature Park (TMII) in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
RP tries to deal with oil price hike
RP tries to deal with oil price hike MANILA: President Gloria Arroyo has ordered a "contingency plan" drawn up to explore the Philippine government's options should there be further rises in oil prices, which have spurred street protests and boosted inflation, her spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Illegal logging suspect moved to Jakarta
Illegal logging suspect moved to JakartaEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA senior police officer, accused of involvement in illegal logging activities in Papua province, will face further questioning in Jakarta to prevent possible intervention by his local bosses into the investigation.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Merpati Airlines service
Merpati Airlines service As a frequent Merpati flyer to Bandar Lampung, I fully agree with Vatsala S. that Merpati's ground staff deserve praise and compliments ("Kudos to Merpati", The Jakarta Post dated April 6).
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Russian jailed for 10 months
Russian jailed for 10 months DENPASAR, Bali: A Bali court on Wednesday sentenced a Russian man to 10 months in jail and fined him US$520 for possession of marijuana, his lawyer said.Alexei Pestov, 25, was found guilty of possessing 2.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
More hotels now in Green Globe 21
More hotels now in Green Globe 21DENPASAR: Eighteen members of the Bali Hotels Association were inducted recently into the Green Globe 21 Standards program as affiliate members, with the international certification system now having 24 members.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Japan, China feud begins to worry Asian ministers
Japan, China feud begins to worry Asian ministersAgencies, Jakarta Asian foreign ministers on Wednesday called on economic powerhouses China and Japan to resolve a festering row they said was sparking concern across the region.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
JP/7/BAND1
JP/7/BAND1Please don't delete bolding, thx.Bandung, a haven for snack-lovers and shoppersYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungBandung, the capital of West Java province, is about 180 kilometers distant from the national capital, Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Death sentence for corruptors
Death sentence for corruptorsFrom Media IndonesiaThe attorney general has said that capital punishment is still needed to deter criminals, but the sentence has not been handed down to any corruptors, and yet the country is still in the midst of a crisis.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 20
Rupiah Rates April 20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,777.23 7,001.81 7,427.97 7,350.93 Brunei dollar 1 6,102.22 5,492.61 5,828.18 5,766.48 Canadian dollar 1 8,128.74 7,319.34 7,763.69 7,684.30 Swiss franc 1 8,526.77 7,677.00 7,763.69 8,059.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
TV Today: Saturday, April 23, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, April 23, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Music11:30 Oto Screen1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Children...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
[b]Merpati Airlines service
Merpati Airlines service As a frequent Merpati flyer to Bandar Lampung, I fully agree with Vatsala S. that Merpati's ground staff deserve praise and compliments ("Kudos to Merpati", The Jakarta Post dated April 6).
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
KPUD washes hands of mark-up allegations
KPUD washes hands of mark-up allegationsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta provincial General Election Commissions (KPUD) said it was not responsible for any alleged mark-ups on the rental fees of houses used for its secretariats in six regions.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Rupiah depreciation unlikely to affect business: Minister
Rupiah depreciation unlikely to affect business: MinisterRendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe sharp depreciation of the Indonesian rupiah against the U.S. dollar is unlikely to affect the country's business sector much as the main driver behind the depreciation was...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Kartini, her life and letters
Kartini, her life and lettersSusan J. Natih, Jakarta April 21 is always remembered in Indonesia as the day of women's emancipation that was initiated by Kartini, who was born on this day in 1879 in a village called Mayong, which is today located in the province of Central Java.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Bandung-CityGuide
Bandung-CityGuideJP/7/BAND1Bandung, a haven for snack-lovers and shoppersYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungBandung, the capital of West Java province, is about 180 kilometers away from Jakarta. The city is known as a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers, as thousands of food vendors, upmarket...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Indonesia-India cultural links
Indonesia-India cultural links I was going through the article Exploring Indonesian and Indian cultural links published in The Jakarta Post on April 11, and realized that Indonesia and India share an ancient history.India is one of the oldest democracies in the world.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
'Myanmar must not take ASEAN chair'
'Myanmar must not take ASEAN chair'PHILIPPINES: The Philippine Senate unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday calling for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strip Myanmar of the group's chairmanship next year.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Wary officials eye Mt. Soputan
Wary officials eye Mt. SoputanJonker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, South MinahasaMount Soputan in South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, has had two minor eruptions during the past two days and officials are worried about the safety of nearby residents.The first eruption occurred on Tuesday evening at 5:15 p.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Objectivity in Mulyana's case
Objectivity in Mulyana's caseFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe press has apparently reached a verdict on the case of Mulyana W. Kusumah's alleged bribery and corruption in the General Elections Commission, while in fact before any court decision, Mulyana should be presumed innocent.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
TV Today: Friday, April 22, 2005
TV Today: Friday, April 22, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
City civil servants to pick their own uniform tailors
City civil servants to pick their own uniform tailorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration has decided to return to its old policy of handing out material and cash to civil servants to sew their own uniforms following mistakes in the size and color of the uniforms it...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
U.S. firm Amerada to invest $500m in RI
U.S. firm Amerada to invest $500m in RIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S.-based energy firm Amerada Hess Corp. plans to invest some US$500 million during the next two or three years to develop its offshore gas and oil concession in Pangkah, East Java.Chief executive officer John B.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Bali-SingaporeAirlines-promotion
Bali-SingaporeAirlines-promotionJP/18/SIA'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to lure guests to BaliRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post/DenpasarIt was a rainy April morning, unusual weather for normally sunny Bali.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Indonesia and the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference
Indonesia and the 1955 Asia-Africa ConferenceVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, which declared its independence on Aug. 17, 1945, launched an historic movement in international politics 50 years ago by hosting the Asian-African Conference (AAC) in the city of Bandung.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claimsFrom KompasAn article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Summit a major feat in RI's active diplomacy
Summit a major feat in RI's active diplomacyEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia scores a major diplomatic coup this week by hosting the Asian-African Summit. Bringing together leaders and representatives from more than 100 countries spanning two continents is no easy task.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Limited edition
Limited editionIn conjunction with the national holiday commemorating Prophet Muhammad's birthday on Friday, The Jakarta Post will run a limited edition that will only be distributed to delegates of the Asian-African Summit.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Sideshows fail to boost Summit hype
Sideshows fail to boost Summit hypeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the taste of a main course is determined by its appetizers, then the 2005 Asian-African Summit is in trouble. The series of events which preceded the Summit apparently did not whet the appetite of ordinary Jakartans, or, quite...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 20
Rupiah Rates April 20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,777.23 7,001.81 7,427.97 7,350.93 Brunei dollar 1 6,102.22 5,492.61 5,828.18 5,766.48 Canadian dollar 1 8,128.74 7,319.34 7,763.69 7,684.30 Swiss franc 1 8,526.77 7,677.00 7,763.69 8,059.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
The Asia-Africa club
The Asia-Africa club What is it that this week's Asian-African Summit in Jakarta hopes to accomplish? Why go through all the trouble of bringing in leaders and representatives from 106 countries, given the logistical and security nightmare, not to mention the financial challenge, that gatherings of...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
checked --JSR
checked --JSR Five artists 'intervene' in CCF's public spaces Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaFive young artists experimenting with sound, lighting and other installations have turned the library, toilet, cafe and gallery at the Centre Culturel Francais (CCF) building into fun places, providing...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 21, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 21, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Students Exhibition Initiation from students of I.S.I Denpasar by I Wayan Dania, Dodit Artawan, Tien Hong, and Ketut Moniarta, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
JP/5/FOOD
JP/5/FOODFood crisis in East Nusa Tenggara disparagingAntara Atambua, East Nusa TenggaraEast Nusa Tenggara (NTT), an area of 47,349 square kilometers with an arid climate, has suffered a food crisis this year due to low rainfall triggered by a shortened rainy season.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Coach Zak makes cricket child's play
Coach Zak makes cricket child's play As a fresh graduate in agricultural studies, Zakarya "Zak" M. Awang returned from Bali to his hometown of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, in 1998 expecting to start his own business.Unfortunately, a lack of capital left him thinking of new ways to make a living.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
E-commerce for tourism
E-commerce for tourismDENPASAR: The International Finance Corperation (IFC) PENSA in cooperation with Bali Tourism Board and AusAid Bali Rehabilitation Fund plan to hold a worskhop entitled "E-Commerce Awareness.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Stop selling coral
Stop selling coral Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta last weekend organized a display and sale of coral in various sizes worth millions of rupiah. Let us hope it was imitation coral, because it takes millions of years to form the habitat of such marine biota, which, in turn, is important to humans.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Support for Palestine sought
Support for Palestine soughtThe Congress of Indonesian Muslims in Jakarta on Wednesday issued a recommendation for the Asian-African Summit to support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Nias regent raises official death toll in March quake
Nias regent raises official death toll in March quakeThe Jakarta Post, Gunung Sitoli, MedanAn official announced on Wednesday that the death toll from the earthquake on Nias island in North Sumatra was now at 839.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
26 Apr-29 Apr ASEANPLAS 2005 - International Trade Fair for
26 Apr-29 Apr ASEANPLAS 2005 - International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber26 Apr - 27 Apr 7th Asia Cement Markets Conference 200527 Apr - 29 Apr Asian Airport World 200529 Apr - 30 Apr Indulgence Expo4 May - 6 May Opto Electronics World 20054 May - 6 May Nanotech World 20054 May - 6 May...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Governor irked by disguised campaign
Governor irked by disguised campaignSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F has lashed out at disguised campaigns ahead of direct elections in the province."Some parties have violated campaign rules.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Chikungunya spreads in West Lombok
Chikungunya spreads in West LombokChikungunya epidemic has struck at least two subdistricts in West Lombok regency in the past week, infecting and paralyzing dozens of residents in the area.Thamrin Hijaz, a senior official at the West Lombok Health Office, said on Wednesday that 48 people in Gunung...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Singapore remains Asia's top MICE destination
Singapore remains Asia's top MICE destination Singapore has served as a trading hub and financial center for Southeast Asia thanks to its strategic location and environment conducive to international business activities.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Batik Danar Hadi Jl. Melawai, Blok M, South Jakarta
Batik Danar Hadi Jl. Melawai, Blok M, South Jakarta offers wide selection and abundant of batik fabrics from variety of patterns and styles and verying degrees of quality. Batik Keris, Keris Gallery in Menteng, South Jakarta sells ready-to-wear kebaya, batik fabrics and more modern ensembles.Jl.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
More tourists visit China, M'sia, Thailand
More tourists visit China, M'sia, Thailand SINGAPORE: China, Malaysia and Thailand have been reeling in international tourists while Singapore, Indonesia and the Philippines have seen their share slide, World Tourism Organization data showed on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Malaysia gets crafty
Malaysia gets crafty From KompasMalaysia is among the nations in the world with "crafty" moves, as shown in the border dispute with Indonesia over the ownership of Sipadan and Ligitan islands. Malaysia built resorts on the islands even before the dispute was settled, without responding to...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Three students hospitalized after Ambon police raid
Three students hospitalized after Ambon police raidM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAmbon police officers stormed the Pattimura University campus and attacked students there on Wednesday after a minor quarrel, leaving at least 10 students injured, three of whom had to be admitted to a local...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Australian investors urged to help fight bribery, corruption
Australian investors urged to help fight bribery, corruptionRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, BaliWhile Indonesia was listed this year by Transparency International as the sixth most corrupt country in the world, efforts to fight against corruption here are heading in the right...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Pope urged to continue interfaith talks
Pope urged to continue interfaith talksRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGreeting the election of German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as new pope, Muslims and Christian leaders here said on Wednesday they hoped that he would follow in the footsteps of his predecessor in giving much...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
South African president visits Banda Aceh
South African president visits Banda AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehBefore cohosting the Asian-African Summit in Jakarta, South African President Thabo Mbeki has managed to fit in a visit to the tsunami-hit city of Banda Aceh on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
RI sugar imports may reach six-year high, U.S. says
RI sugar imports may reach six-year high, U.S. saysJason Gale, Bloomberg/SingaporeIndonesia's sugar imports may surge 24 percent to a six-year high in the coming 12 months as local suppliers struggle to meet growing demand for the sweetener, a U.S. government agricultural attache said.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
The enduring values of modern Asia
The enduring values of modern AsiaBunn Nagara, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia This part of the world does not lack political events or diplomatic functions of international stature, but their results are quite another matter.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Summit stamps issued
Summit stamps issued A new series of stamps has been issued by postal company PT Pos Indonesia to mark the golden jubilee of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference.Some 350,000 sets of the golden jubilee stamps had been printed, which each set comprising 14 stamps with a total face value of Rp 30,000 per...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian-
Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian- African Strategic PartnershipPhilips Jusario Vermonte Jakarta Much has been written about the Asian-African Summit that will adopt the new strategic partnership between countries of the two continents.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Chinese textiles flood local market
Chinese textiles flood local marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter eight years in the garment industry, Supena is savvy enough to know that one must keep abreast of the latest trends to stay in business. That includes the use of imported textiles, regardless of the legality of the practice.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Taman Mini's museums
Taman Mini's museums require maintenanceFrom Media IndonesiaOver the last few months, our family has been visiting various interesting places, particularly museums and regional pavilions at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Women drivers join TransJakarta buses
Women drivers join TransJakarta buses JAKARTA: Three of 12 women recruited to drive busway buses will report to work Thursday, the day the country celebrates the anniversary of the birth of national heroine Kartini on April 21.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Busan bundles out Persebaya 3-0
Busan bundles out Persebaya 3-0ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Hometown team Persebaya was left to lick its wounds on Wednesday after Busan I' Park swept to a 3-0 victory here and snuffed out its hope of advancing to the next round in the Asian Champions League.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
'Asian-African countries must stick to their peace agenda'
'Asian-African countries must stick to their peace agenda'Indonesia and South Africa will together host the Asian-African Summit on Friday and Saturday. Scores of leaders of Asian and African countries are expected to attend. The Jakarta Post's Adianto P.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Pertamina tanker battle may return to square one
Pertamina tanker battle may return to square oneLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe legal battle over a ruling by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) on the sale of two tankers by Pertamina looks set to return to square one after the Supreme Court decided that all the...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Disaster, cooperation sought by Asia, Africa
Disaster, cooperation sought by Asia, AfricaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Asian and African governments convening here have agreed to foster cooperation in addressing the natural disasters that have been plaguing some parts of the region, an official says.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
What day, check date
What day, check dateJP/4/scene3 BNN seizes ecstasy raw materials JAKARTA: The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has seized hundreds of kilograms of a chemical used to make ecstasy pills in a house located in Bukit Sentul area in Bogor.Agency director Comr. Gen.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
BPK suspects corruption at KPU
BPK suspects corruption at KPURendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) hinted on Wednesday that a corruption case involving the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be expanded to include more officials in charge of the provision of election materials for the...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005
Officials quizzed in graft case
Officials quizzed in graft caseJAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police are questioning three high-ranking Merangin regency officials here for their alleged roles in a corruption case. The three officials in question are Ike Surya Kusuma, the chief of the Merangin Development Planning Board; Hendri Dunan, who...