Archive: 22 April 2005
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Fri, 22 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.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police clear streets of demonstrators
Police clear streets of demonstrators Anyone planning to exercise their democratic rights by staging rallies along Jakarta's main roads during the Asian-African Summit should think again as the police have orders to send them packing straightaway.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENE Classes resume at Pattimura U. AMBON, Maluku: Classes resumed on Thursday at Pattimura University, one of eastern Indonesia's leading campuses, a day after an attack by police officers sent three students to the hospital. A day after the police action shut down the campus, students returned to their classes, though in smaller numbers than usual. Officers from the internal affairs division at Maluku Police Headquarters visited the campus to investigate the incident.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
3 heads altogether
3 heads altogether 1. SECURITY, 2 lines, 4 cols, 25 characters Security tightened one day before summit 2. BILATERAL, 3 lines, 2 cols, 17 characters Susilo meets world leaders at State Palace 3. DEMO, 1 line, 3 cols, 40 characters Summit sacrifices freedom of expression or Police clear streets of demonstrators or Jakarta's streets cleared of demonstrators or Police under orders to prevent demonstrations
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Adiguna rejects allegations
Adiguna rejects allegations The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessman Adiguna Sutowo, the only suspect for the murder of Hilton Hotel barman Johannes Berchmans Herudy Natong, denied any role in his killing on Thursday. "I did not shoot Rudy," he said during his trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Security tightened one day before summit
Security tightened one day before summit Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security was tightened across the city on Thursday, one day before the Asian-African Summit, to anticipate possible terrorist attacks on the meeting, police say. The Jakarta Police, the Indonesian Military, and the city administration have deployed more 24,000 officers, soldiers and security guards to keep Jakarta safe during the conference.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
5.8m-euro aid for Asian soccer
5.8m-euro aid for Asian soccer PARIS: Asian soccer infrastructure devastated by the tsunamis on Dec. 26 last year will be improved by a 5.8-million-euro pay- out from the sport's world governing body, FIFA said in a statement on Wednesday. FIFA's contribution to rebuilding after the disasters has now reached 8.3 million euros in total.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maids must know their rights
Maids must know their rights Maids being tortured by employers in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere has become a weekly news story. It is important to send educated Indonesians to work as maids abroad like Filipina maids. As a result, they know their rights and can seek help. No Indonesian maid should be allowed to leave the country to work abroad as a maid before taking a course -- funded by the government -- on "living and working abroad".
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shamans hired to 'secure' summit
Shamans hired to 'secure' summit Out of the 12,000 police officers, 1,300 organizing committee members and 300 performers readying themselves for the Asian- African Commemorative Summit in Bandung, the success of the event could ultimately rest on five inconspicuous shamans hired by the city administration to make sure that it doesn't rain during proceedings.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Corby (4x15)
1. Corby (4x15) Prosecutors seek life in jail for alleged Aussie drug smuggler 2. Council (2x20) Government urged to set up medical council 3. Tobacco (1x28) Tobacco tax increase sought 4. Educate (1x28) RI student numbers in Oz fall
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taxi driving, Jakarta style
Taxi driving, Jakarta style If recent reports are anything to go by, Governor Sutiyoso's dream of making Jakarta a more livable, people-friendly city seems to be a long way off. The increasing hardship of many residents in the capital is running parallel with a steady rise in crime. A series of recent high-profile robberies committed by taxi drivers in the city are just a few examples of the abundant street crime in our densely populated capital.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
BNN seizes ecstasy raw materials
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.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
2. Katopo -- Mother earth
2. Katopo -- Mother earth 2 x 30 Poor Mother Earth, your children treat you like dirt Marianne Katoppo Jakarta
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indolok offers integrated solution for terrorist threats
Indolok offers integrated solution for terrorist threats While security guards at many premises use security devices such as metal detectors to inspect vehicles and visitors entering the premises, an intriguing question that arises is how to prevent a speeding car loaded with explosives from trying to enter the premises? Can the metal detector stop it?
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI student numbers in Australia fall
RI student numbers in Australia fall Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, Bali The number of Indonesian studying in Australia has been declining over the last few years due to visa, social, economic and political problems, an education expert has claimed.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
2. 5ROB 24, -- 1 X 37
2. 5ROB 24, -- 1 X 37 Soldier arrested robbery charges 3. 5RESTO 24, -- 1 X 40 City seals resto in Menteng over permit 4. 5SPEAK 20, -- 1 X 40 'I'm looking forward to real results'
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimism
Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimism David E. Sumual Jakarta Amid the barrage of negative news concerning Indonesia's financial markets lately, there has been an encouraging development in that the government finally launched its long- awaited US$1 billion international bond issue last week. This new issuance should effectively boost the supply of foreign exchange and help Indonesia's budget to reach its targeted deficit at 0.8 percent of GDP in 2005.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
City seals resto in Menteng over permit
City seals resto in Menteng over permit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has forced the management of The One restaurant in Menteng, Central Jakarta to temporarily close as it does not have the necessary operation permits from relevant agencies. The lounge and karaoke restaurant management confirmed the closure. "We are still trying to obtain the necessary permits," restaurant operation manager Evy Mayouri told The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
David E. Sumual
David E. Sumual Jakarta 2. Menno -- Better basic services for Indonesia 2 x 30 Better access to basic services crucial for public well-being Menno Pradhan Jakarta
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan aims for China and UNSC in Jakarta
Japan aims for China and UNSC in Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arriving in Jakarta on Thursday evening to attend the Asian- African Summit here on Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has two main targets in his sights: China and a seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Sitting down with Chinese President Hu Jintao to calm the currently highly charged relations between the two countries will be the first priority during his three-day visit to Indonesia.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bandung a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers
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.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government urged to set up medical council
Government urged to set up medical council The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Participants at a medical seminar urged the government immediately to establish a medical council to monitor the care given to patients nationwide. The House of Representatives endorsed in October of last year Law No. 29/2004 on medical services, which called for the established of the Indonesian Medical Council. The council should have been up and running six months after the law was endorsed, or this April.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI ready to leave Aceh: Chief
TNI ready to leave Aceh: Chief Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday the military was ready to pull out some 40,000 troops from Aceh if an agreement was reached by the government and rebels. But he said than until an agreement was reached, the military would continue to play its role in maintaining security across the tsunami-devastated province.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fifty years in the life of a student, an institution and a nation
Fifty years in the life of a student, an institution and a nation Wimar Witoelar Jakarta Fifty years ago he was nine going on ten, growing up in Jakarta. It was hot and humid as it is now, without air conditioning, but also without traffic congestion except on bad days in Jakarta Kota. Freedom was in the air even for this boy. Newspapers spread diverse viewpoints, cinemas played foreign movies and the radio incessantly played fifties songs that were not oldies then.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'I'm looking forward to gaining real results'
'I'm looking forward to gaining real results' Dozens of heads of state from Asia and Africa will begin a two- day summit on Friday aimed at boosting relations among nations in the two continents. How do Jakarta residents view the event? The Jakarta Post asked for their comments on the summit. Aditya, 26, is a program assistant at the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro). He lives with his wife in West Jakarta. I still don't know what benefit Indonesia will get from holding this summit.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Businesses 'key to AA partnerships'
Businesses 'key to AA partnerships' Zakki P. Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businesses in Asia and Africa have been told to take a central role in the partnership between the two continents and help create a more equitable and participative economic architecture in the world.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan Jakarta 2. Wimar -- Fifty years in the life of a student, an institution and a society 2 x 30 Asia Foundation: Fifty years in the life of an institution Wimar Witoelar Jakarta
Fri, 22 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?
Fri, 22 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.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bankrupt Bintan resort for sale
Bankrupt Bintan resort for sale SINGAPORE: A bankrupt resort on the Indonesian island of Bintan was given the go-ahead to look for a buyer after Singapore's High Court threw out a bid by creditors to put it under judicial management, news reports said on Thursday. Singapore-majority owned Bintan Lagoon Resort will continue to operate until it is sold, the court ruled.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Inco's Q1 net profit falls 31%
Inco's Q1 net profit falls 31% Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) has announced a 31 percent drop of unaudited net income in this year's first quarter on higher production costs and shipping delays.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jobless physicians
Jobless physicians need assignments From Warta Kota The foreign medical personnel sent to Aceh and probably also Nias comprise not only specialists but also junior practitioners, so that they will have experience in handling various cases not found in their countries. Why hasn't this government assigned our new (Indonesian) medical graduates to Aceh and Nias?
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two people died in a fire that destroyed five kiosks at Manggis
Two people died in a fire that destroyed five kiosks at Manggis market in Setiabudi, Central Jakarta. Antara news agency identified the victims as Sitia, 47, and her son, Firdaus, 26. The two bodies were taken to Cipto Mangungkusumo General Hospital. Authorities have not determined the cause of the blaze, but witnesses say the fire started in a motor repair shop where the two victims also lived.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zakki P. Hakim
Zakki P. Hakim Jakarta 2. STaff1 -- Strategies for civil service reform in Indonesia 1 x 35 Part 1 of 2 Strategies for RI civil service reform Staffan Synnerstrom Jakarta
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Better basic services for Indonesia
Better basic services for Indonesia Menno Pradhan Jakarta Indonesia's citizens deserve better services. Many Indonesians lack access to basic services and this impacts human development outcome.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI soldier arrested for robbery
TNI soldier arrested for robbery Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A military (TNI) personnel identified as SY, 32, and a civilian identified as SP, 34, were arrested by police and several local residents on Wednesday evening for stealing a cellular phone from a woman identified as Magdalena in Cibubur, East Jakarta. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said that the two suspects were now being detained at Pasar Rebo Police station. "We are questioning them intensively.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Principles of life
Principles of life Much has changed in the world in 50 years. Technology, economic development and the birth of a new international order has precipitated a world that is inching closer to the ideals that mankind strives for. When Asian and African leaders gathered in Bandung 50 years ago, their mission seemed so much simpler. They strived for the liberation of colonized peoples and pledged not to be pawns in superpower rivalry.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI to pursue deeper economic ties with Africa
RI to pursue deeper economic ties with Africa Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia must learn from China, Japan, India and Malaysia and take advantage of the African market despite its small size and Indonesia's limited capabilities as regards developing new markets.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Philips Jusario Vermonte
Philips Jusario Vermonte Jakarta 2. Abbas -- A reflection on the Fiftieth Anniversary of Asian- African 1 x 30 Asia, Africa and the Non-Aligned Movement Hafid Abbas Jakarta
Fri, 22 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.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;005; ANPAj..r.. West Jakarta records high E-coli bacteria JP/8/great W. Jakarta has highest E-coli JAKARTA: The E-coli bacteria, which contributes to diarrhea, is present in high levels in Jakarta's ground water, with West Jakarta the worst-affected area, the City Health Agency said on Friday. The agency routinely monitored city water sources to find possible bacteria or chemical contamination, agency spokesman Evi Zelvino said.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer bout
Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer bout The Jakarta Post Jakarta When champion Chris John takes on Derrick Gainer in the long- awaited World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title bout on Friday evening, both fighters will have something to prove.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV dramas negatively
TV dramas negatively influence teens From Warta Kota The various television dramas with teenage themes broadcast by private TV stations have created new behavior in social life, which causes alienation from the nation's oriental culture, particularly among youths. The dramas depicting school students' daily activities, for instance, are incompatible with the realities in our society, such as their dress style, speech and association with peers.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo meets world leaders at State Palace
Susilo meets world leaders at State Palace Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono accepted courtesy calls on Thursday from a number of foreign leaders to talk about efforts to enhance relations ahead of the Asian-African Summit. First on Susilo's guest list was Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf, who came to the State Palace in the morning. Gen. Musharraf expressed a wish to collaborate with Indonesia in the defense industry and trade fields.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soldier arrested on robbery charges
Soldier arrested on robbery charges Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A military (TNI) personnel identified as SY, 32, and a civilian identified as SP, 34, were arrested by police and several local residents on Wednesday evening for stealing a cellular phone from a woman identified as Magdalena in Cibubur, East Jakarta. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said that the two suspects were now being detained at Pasar Rebo Police station. "We are questioning them intensively.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
AA leaders to renew commitment
AA leaders to renew commitment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid all the changes that have taken place over the past half century, the spirit to build a better world shared among Asian and African nations has remained alive, as witnessed by the gathering of the leaders of the two continents in a two-day summit that began on Friday. Over 100 countries will participate in the historic summit, 42 of which will be represented by heads of state or government.
Fri, 22 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.
Fri, 22 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?
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
New website to help investors buy bonds in Asian markets
New website to help investors buy bonds in Asian markets Potential investors -- be they institutional, retail, local or foreign -- can buy and trade Asian government securities through the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) AsianBondsOnline website. In the website's How to Buy Bonds section, investors are guided on the procedures of bond trading in 10 Asian markets -- China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Fri, 22 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspect
Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspect Wahjoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Denpasar prosecutors demanded on Thursday that an Australian woman be jailed for life for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of marijuana onto the resort island of Bali. The demand, which came after intense diplomatic pressure from the Australian government, was less than the death penalty the prosecutors could have sought.