Archive: 21 April 2005
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Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
City civil servants to pick their own uniform tailors
City civil servants to pick their own uniform tailors Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 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 bought last year. "We have decided to return to our previous policy of providing money for procuring tailors," City Assets Office head Khairul Mahadi said on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pope urged to continue interfaith talks
Pope urged to continue interfaith talks Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Greeting 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 attention to interfaith dialog and the poor in order to promote peace in the world.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
South African president visits Banda Aceh
South African president visits Banda Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Before 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, 00:00 WIB
RI sugar imports may reach six-year high, U.S. says
RI sugar imports may reach six-year high, U.S. says Jason Gale, Bloomberg/Singapore Indonesia'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. Indonesia, the world's third-largest sugar importer, will probably buy the equivalent of 1.8 million metric tons of the commodity in the year ending April 30, 2006, the U.S.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The enduring values of modern Asia
The enduring values of modern Asia Bunn 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. The policy action and intended effects of these efforts need improvement, perhaps with some NGO oversight Monday marked the 50th anniversary of the historic Bandung Conference, which led to the birth of the Non-Aligned Movement among other things.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 set. The postal company also launched 30,000 commemorative letter pads with a face value of Rp 2,500 each.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian-
Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian- African Strategic Partnership Philips 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. Some have delineated pessimism while others shared positive comments on the question of where this new initiative is heading.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chinese textiles flood local market
Chinese textiles flood local market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After 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. "We are now using fabrics from China," said Supena, whose factory in the West Java town of Tasikmalaya employs 200 people.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taman Mini's museums
Taman Mini's museums require maintenance From Media Indonesia Over 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. Regrettably, several parts of the park today are no longer as splendid as they used to be. Some of the places we have observed are not properly maintained.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australian investors urged to help fight bribery, corruption
Australian investors urged to help fight bribery, corruption Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, Bali While 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 direction.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Busan bundles out Persebaya 3-0
Busan bundles out Persebaya 3-0 ID 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. A goal from Lee Yung-hyo in the eighth minute began the visitors' victory run, followed by a header from Han Jae-won in the 39th minute. Brazilian striker sealed the win with goal number three.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'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. Simamora interviewed former diplomat Roeslan Abdulgani to find out more about the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung, West Java. Following is an excerpt from the interview.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina tanker battle may return to square one
Pertamina tanker battle may return to square one Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 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 appeals against the ruling would have to be heard by the same judicial panel.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Disaster, cooperation sought by Asia, Africa
Disaster, cooperation sought by Asia, Africa The 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, 00:00 WIB
What day, check date
What day, check date JP/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. Sutanto said on Wednesday that the chemical agent -- pipironil methyl-ketone (PMK) -- was stored inside 17 50-kilogram drums inside a hidden chamber in a luxurious house in Jl. Legian.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
BPK suspects corruption at KPU
BPK suspects corruption at KPU Rendi 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 last polls.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Officials quizzed in graft case
Officials quizzed in graft case JAMBI, 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 manages the administration's legal affairs and Silvia Aryanti, who oversees financial matters.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nias regent raises official death toll in March quake
Nias regent raises official death toll in March quake The Jakarta Post, Gunung Sitoli, Medan An official announced on Wednesday that the death toll from the earthquake on Nias island in North Sumatra was now at 839. Of the victims, 682 were residents of Nias regency and the rest were from South Nias regency, Nias Regent Binahati Baeha said during a meeting with North Sumatra Governor Tengku Rizal, Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
checked --JSR
checked --JSR Five artists 'intervene' in CCF's public spaces Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Five 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 a new experience for visitors.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. 0361 979253), until May 20 * Sculptor by Bali Indonesia Sculptors Association, at Bali Zoo Park, Jl.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOOD
JP/5/FOOD Food crisis in East Nusa Tenggara disparaging Antara Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara East 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. The dry season takes place about nine months in a year from April to November and the rainy season is only three months a year, from December to March.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. And, as with so many things in life which fail to stick to the prescribed script, Zakarya eventually found himself in a new career. It proved to be a whole new ball game.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 Alfindo Tbk 1,510 -40 29,000 Adhi Karya 790 10 1,679,500 Adira Dinamika 2,350 0 0 AGIS Tbk 130 0 221,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 325 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,240 30 2,419,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
E-commerce for tourism
E-commerce for tourism DENPASAR: 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." The one-day workshop will focus on the recent development of web commerce in tourism industry, web portals for tourism industry and tourism trends. The event will be held on April 27 at Mercure Resort in Sanur.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. I am sick of this psychopathic behavior shown by all those concerned: Businessmen, mall operators, buyers and relevant authorities. Have they no feelings of guilt or shame whatsoever?
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Support for Palestine sought
Support for Palestine sought The 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, 00:00 WIB
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 this magnitude usually create? Anyone seriously looking for concrete results out of this summit will most likely to be very disappointed.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
26 Apr-29 Apr ASEANPLAS 2005 - International Trade Fair for
26 Apr-29 Apr ASEANPLAS 2005 - International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber 26 Apr - 27 Apr 7th Asia Cement Markets Conference 2005 27 Apr - 29 Apr Asian Airport World 2005 29 Apr - 30 Apr Indulgence Expo 4 May - 6 May Opto Electronics World 2005 4 May - 6 May Nanotech World 2005 4 May - 6 May Photonics World 2005 4 May - 6 May Semicon Singapore 2005 5 May - 7 May ISPA 2005, Singapore 9 May - 12 May International Conference on Computational Science & Its Application (ICCSA2005) 10 May-14...
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Governor irked by disguised campaign
Governor irked by disguised campaign SAMARINDA, 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. Strangely enough, the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has done nothing," said Suwarna. The protest came after posters and banners expressing support for certain candidates were erected and posted across regencies and municipalities in the province.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chikungunya spreads in West Lombok
Chikungunya spreads in West Lombok Chikungunya 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 Sari subdistrict and 55 others in the neighboring subdistrict of Belencong had been infected with the virus. "The disease is not lethal.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. 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
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. Surabaya, Menteng, Central Jakarta silver jewelries from around the country are sold as antiques at the stalls erected by the side of a narrow road.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. China has grown the fastest with arrivals increasing at an average rate of 9 percent a year from 1995 to nearly 37 million in 2002, the latest year which figures were available, said the report published in The Business Times.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia gets crafty
Malaysia gets crafty From Kompas Malaysia 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 Indonesia's protests. This Malaysian activity gave the International Court of Justice reason to grant Malaysia's claim over the two islands.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three students hospitalized after Ambon police raid
Three students hospitalized after Ambon police raid M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Ambon 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 hospital after suffering serious injuries.
Thu, 21 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. "Hopefully, the newly recruited women drivers will help us improve our services to busway passengers," said TransJakarta Busway head Irzal Z. Djamal. He did not say when the other nine drivers would start working.