Archive: 21 April 2005
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Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
* 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.-based Amerada to invest $500m in Indonesia Page 10 * Rice urges Russia to improve democracy record Page 11 * Bali theater festival explores gender themes 16
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI Catholics hail election of new pope
RI Catholics hail election of new pope The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bishops Council of Indonesia (KWI) and the country's Catholics hailed the election of German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI on Tuesday. "All Catholics in Indonesia, either individually or collectively, will have their own ways of expressing joy at the election of the new pope.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. Besides fully equipped business centers, the country's star- rated hotels also provide wireless broadband Internet access, or Wifi hotspots.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. He said his office was responsible for making sure that Puteh, who was suspended as Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam governor late last year, would not leave Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005 Exhibitions * 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. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), until April 30 * Kris, The Passion of the Collector, Erasmus Huis, Jl. HR Rasuna Said kav. S-3, South Jakarta (Tel.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police to pursue alleged graft in block grant fund for schools
Police to pursue alleged graft in block grant fund for schools Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 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 City Council agree to let the City Audit Agency handle the matter. "We will continue our investigation into the case.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Cak' Roes: Bandung Conference mastermind
'Cak' Roes: Bandung Conference mastermind Adianto 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. Exactly, 50 years ago, Indonesia hosted the first-ever Asia-Africa Conference (AAC) in Bandung in which 29 leaders from the two continents participated.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The legends of '55, leaders to watch in 2005
The legends of '55, leaders to watch in 2005 The 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 this coming summit. Legends of 1955 Sukarno The Indonesian president was a fiery orator who could captivate an audience whenever he took the podium.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI can learn from other countries
RI can learn from other countries Jakarta 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. Maudy Lini, 42, is general secretary for the Indonesian Businesswomen's Association. She lives in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Between meeting -- planes, trains and automobiles
Between meeting -- planes, trains and automobiles The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How 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 main responsibilities. In 1955 a total of 143 sedans, 30 taxis and 20 buses were allocated for the conference.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Theater festival explores gender-sensitive themes
Theater festival explores gender-sensitive themes I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The 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 issues.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asian-African partnership endorsed
Asian-African partnership endorsed Dwi 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 sociocultural ties between the continents.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. Located at the crossroads of the world in the Strait of Malacca, Singapore is home to at least 7,000 multinational corporations and several thousand financial institutions and trading firms.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 watch international media reports of people pleading for help days after the earthquake. Our country, as loyal neighbors of Indonesia, would have been proud to help our friends.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Exxon, Pertamina told to settle dispute
Exxon, Pertamina told to settle dispute Bloomberg, Jakarta President 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, 00:00 WIB
Mothers play vital role in health of families
Mothers play vital role in health of families The 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. That small incident actually happened during a recent minibus ride in Jakarta, but it could have happened any time, anywhere, whether on a bus, in a fancy car or in any public space in this country.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah depreciation unlikely to affect business: Minister
Rupiah depreciation unlikely to affect business: Minister Rendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 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 external in the form of the recently high demand for dollar-denominated assets.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kartini, her life and letters
Kartini, her life and letters Susan 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, 00:00 WIB
Bandung-CityGuide
Bandung-CityGuide JP/7/BAND1 Bandung, a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Bandung, 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 restaurants and factory outlets selling garments, bags, footwear and other such things at low prices can be found everywhere around the city.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. The concept of Shodash Maha Janapada is a testimony to this and now, when Indonesia is a rising democracy, if India reaches out, especially in the field of education, it will benefit the common people here.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'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. Myanmar "should not assume the chairmanship of ASEAN in 2006 unless there has been compliance with the principles of human rights law, particularly those which necessitate the freedom from house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi," the resolution said.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Wary officials eye Mt. Soputan
Wary officials eye Mt. Soputan Jonker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, South Minahasa Mount 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.m, with the second taking place the following morning at 6:38.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Objectivity in Mulyana's case
Objectivity in Mulyana's case From Bisnis Indonesia The 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. With the opinion formed by the press, there are fears that the panel of judges may no longer be objective in the trial of the case now in the public spotlight.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, April 22, 2005
TV Today: Friday, April 22, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPUD washes hands of mark-up allegations
KPUD washes hands of mark-up allegations Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 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, 00:00 WIB
U.S. firm Amerada to invest $500m in RI
U.S. firm Amerada to invest $500m in RI Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.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. Hess said on Wednesday that the investment was a vote of confidence in the business climate in Indonesia, with the company exploring further business opportunities in the energy sector here.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali-SingaporeAirlines-promotion
Bali-SingaporeAirlines-promotion 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 a result of minor cyclone Juliet, which swept through East Indonesian waters from April 7 through April 10.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference
Indonesia and the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference Veeramalla 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. It was the first-ever intercontinental gathering of colored peoples in the history of mankind and a demonstration of the growing diplomatic significance of the Asian and African countries.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Summit a major feat in RI's active diplomacy
Summit a major feat in RI's active diplomacy Endy 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. But Indonesia is pushing ahead with the plan even as it struggles to get back on its feet after a series of devastating earthquakes and tsunamis.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Limited edition
Limited edition In 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. However, latest updates of current affairs will continue to be available at the Post's web site www.thejakartapost.com and http://mobile.thejakartapost.com. The regular edition will reappear on Saturday. -- Publisher
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sideshows fail to boost Summit hype
Sideshows fail to boost Summit hype The 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 probably, the international delegations.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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). As far as Merpati Airlines itself is concerned, however, my experiences with them over the years more often than not have been exercises in sheer frustration.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Business summiteers seek to create direct links
Business summiteers seek to create direct links The 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 opportunities. The Jakarta Post's Zakki P. Hakim talked to Kadin chairman Mohamad S. Hidayat about the event, which would feature China's President Hu Jintao and Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. He was one of the speakers at the recent Indonesia-Australia Business Conference in Bali on April 18 and 19. This is an excerpt. Question How do you view the relationship between Indonesia and Australia as neighbors in the region?
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to spread disaster warnings with SMS messages
Govt to spread disaster warnings with SMS messages Agence France-Presse Jakarta Indonesia, 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. "The result of a disaster early warning system in an area will be spread through SMSs (Short Message Services)," Minister of Communications and Information Sofyan A. Djalil said.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to attract guests
'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to attract guests 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.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
South Korean people struggle to live with taste of Indonesia
South Korean people struggle to live with taste of Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though 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, 00:00 WIB
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. The square, comprising a shopping mall and trade center, would be operational in mid-2006. The six-floor square, to be built on a three-hectare site by PT Kencana Graha Lestari, would accommodate 2,000 kiosks and shops.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. "This contingency plan ... is calibrated to deal with the risks depending on the level of oil prices," said presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Illegal logging suspect moved to Jakarta
Illegal logging suspect moved to Jakarta Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 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. Comr. Martin Renau, who was declared a suspect in matters relating to illegal logging, was flown aboard a commercial aircraft on Wednesday morning from Papua to Jakarta, National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claims From Kompas An 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. In his book, Indonesia's exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, First Adm.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 2.5 grams of marijuana following his arrest on New Year's Eve in Denpasar, said lawyer Haposan Sihombing.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
More hotels now in Green Globe 21
More hotels now in Green Globe 21 DENPASAR: 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. Affiliate status indicates members have a commitment to better environments, better communities and better business.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan, China feud begins to worry Asian ministers
Japan, China feud begins to worry Asian ministers Agencies, 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. The dispute has overshadowed a landmark meeting of Asian and African leaders in Indonesia, with all eyes on whether Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Chinese President Hu Jintao will hold talks on the sidelines of the event this week.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/BAND1
JP/7/BAND1 Please don't delete bolding, thx. Bandung, a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Bandung, the capital of West Java province, is about 180 kilometers distant from the national capital, Jakarta. The city is well-known as a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers, as thousands of food vendors, upmarket restaurants and factory outlets selling garments, bags, footwear and other such things at low prices can be found everywhere around the city.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Death sentence for corruptors
Death sentence for corruptors From Media Indonesia The 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. While drug traffickers and murderers have recently gotten the firing squad, why can't the sentence be given to corruptors? Is it because they are in a position to buy their way out of the sentence?
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 8,059.79 Danish krone 1 1,765.76 1,589.77 1,686.46 1,669.03 Euro 1 13,165.02 11,850.67 12,573.80 12,441.57 Poundsterling 1 19,309.70 17,388.48 18,442.54 18,225.51 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,290.60 1,162.30 1,232.64 1,220.25...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, April 23, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, April 23, 2005 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:30 Music 11:30 Oto Screen 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
[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). As far as Merpati Airlines itself is concerned, however, my experiences with them over the years more often than not have been exercises in sheer frustration.