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Archive: 22 April 2005

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'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.

City seals resto in Menteng over permit

City seals resto in Menteng over permitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 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.

David E. Sumual

David E. Sumual Jakarta2. Menno -- Better basic services for Indonesia 2 x 30 Better access to basic services crucial for public well-being Menno Pradhan Jakarta

Japan aims for China and UNSC in Jakarta

Japan aims for China and UNSC in JakartaThe 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).

Bandung a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers

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.The city is well-known as a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers, as thousands of food vendors,...

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...

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.

Government urged to set up medical council

Government urged to set up medical councilThe 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.

TNI ready to leave Aceh: Chief

TNI ready to leave Aceh: ChiefTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian 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.

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 nationWimar Witoelar JakartaFifty 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.

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.

Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimism

Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimismDavid 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...

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.

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Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan Jakarta2. 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

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.

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...

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.

Inco's Q1 net profit falls 31%

Inco's Q1 net profit falls 31%Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly 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.

Jobless physicians

Jobless physicians need assignmentsFrom Warta KotaThe 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.

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.

Zakki P. Hakim

Zakki P. Hakim Jakarta 2. STaff1 -- Strategies for civil service reform in Indonesia 1 x 35Part 1 of 2 Strategies for RI civil service reform Staffan Synnerstrom Jakarta

Shamans hired to 'secure' summit

Shamans hired to 'secure' summitOut 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...

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.

Police clear streets of demonstrators

Police clear streets of demonstratorsAnyone 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.

JP/4/SCENE

JP/4/SCENEClasses 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.

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.

3 heads altogether

3 heads altogether1. 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...

Adiguna rejects allegations

Adiguna rejects allegationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBusinessman Adiguna Sutowo, the only suspect for the murder of Hilton Hotel barman Johannes Berchmans Herudy Natong, denied any role in his killing on Thursday.

Security tightened one day before summit

Security tightened one day before summitAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSecurity was tightened across the city on Thursday, one day before the Asian-African Summit, to anticipate possible terrorist attacks on the meeting, police say.

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.

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.

TNI soldier arrested for robbery

TNI soldier arrested for robbery Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA 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...

Better basic services for Indonesia

Better basic services for IndonesiaMenno Pradhan Jakarta Indonesia's citizens deserve better services. Many Indonesians lack access to basic services and this impacts human development outcome. Three percent of primary school age children, that is almost 900,000 children, do not go to school; 25...

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

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.

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.

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.

2. Katopo -- Mother earth

2. Katopo -- Mother earth 2 x 30 Poor Mother Earth, your children treat you like dirt Marianne Katoppo Jakarta

Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer bout

Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer boutThe 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.

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...

RI student numbers in Australia fall

RI student numbers in Australia fallRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, BaliThe 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.

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'

Myanmar says it won't be pressured on ASEAN

Myanmar says it won't be pressured on ASEANAchmad Sukarsono, Reuters/Jakarta Myanmar, under renewed pressure over its human rights record, said on Thursday it would not discuss democratic reforms at a meeting of Asian and African leaders in Indonesia that the junta's top general is attending.

RI sends 23 trainee nurses to Australia

RI sends 23 trainee nurses to Australia JAKARTA: The labor consignment agency, the Binawan Group, has sent another 23 nurses to work in Australian hospitals.The nurses, who finished their course of study at the Binawan Institute of Health Sciences (Stikes Binawan) in Jakarta, left for Sydney on...

Asia-Africa partnership to build principled world

Asia-Africa partnership to build principled worldYayan GH Mulyana, Bogor, West Java President George W. Bush's continued War On Terror means that for many states there seem to be only two foreign policy options: "Either with us (the U.S. and by his inference, the West) or against us.

Prosecutors quiz top Mandiri official over alleged graft

Prosecutors quiz top Mandiri official over alleged graftEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top Bank Mandiri official was grilled by prosecutors for more than six hours on Thursday over a massive corruption scandal involving up to Rp 12 trillion (US$1.

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.

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.

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...

* RI to pursue deeper economic ties with Africa Page 3

* RI to pursue deeper economic ties with Africa Page 3 * Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspect Page 4 * Poor Mother Earth, your children treat you like dirt Page 6 * Bandung, a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers Page 7 * Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer bout Page 10 *...

Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2Strategies for civil service reform in Indonesia Jakarta Many in Indonesia seem to agree to the need for civil service reform. But a consensus on what a civil service reform would imply does not exist.

Heroic song to greet delegates

Heroic song to greet delegates The English version of an Indonesian heroic song Halo-halo Bandung, composed by the late Ismail Marzuki, will be played during the golden jubilee celebration of the Asian-African Conference in Bandung on Sunday.

Arson suspected in Bojong fire

Arson suspected in Bojong fire BOGOR: The Wednesday fires in two houses near the controversial Bojong waste dump site in Klapa Nunggal were probably the work of local thugs hired to terrorize villagers opposed to the dump, residents say.

A reflection on the 50th anniversary of AAC

A reflection on the 50th anniversary of AAC OR A reflection on the Fiftieth Anniversary of Asian-African conference and the birth of the Non-Aligned MovementHafid Abbas Jakarta With the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Asian- African Conference (AAC) on April 19 to April 24 in Jakarta...

Andung needs to prove himself quickly

Andung needs to prove himself quicklyZakki P. Hakim Jakarta First impressions are usually lasting, and are certainly telling. In his first public appearance, Minister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja disappointed his audience by telling the story of his long career with the Investment...

The Jakarta Post staff writer Sudibyo M. Wiradji recently joined

The Jakarta Post staff writer Sudibyo M. Wiradji recently joined the Educational Familiarization Program on Singapore's Meeting Incentives, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) industry. This two- page special report is the first of two editions on the industry.

New visa rules half Filipino artists

New visa rules half Filipino artists MANILA: The deployment of Filipino entertainers to Japan has fallen by almost 50 percent after Tokyo implemented tighter immigration rules, Philippine labor officials said on Thursday.

Breakfast planned for WTO's G-33

Breakfast planned for WTO's G-33Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu is to host a breakfast meeting on Saturday at the Hilton Hotel for representatives of 33 developing nations to discuss the fight for special and differential treatment for farm products liberalization in the World Trade Organization.

Classes resume at Pattimura University

Classes resume at Pattimura UniversityAMBON, 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.

Informant law a must

Informant law a must The fate of Khairiansyah Salman (a Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) auditor who recently blew the whistle on the General Elections Commission (KPU) for alleged corruption, which led to KPU member Mulyana W.

Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible?

Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan Jakarta Protected parks continue to be a source of controversy in Indonesia as much as many other country of the South. Establishments of the parks are frequently based on biophysical considerations, but often overlook the...

Altria sees close of Sampoerna bid on May 18

Altria sees close of Sampoerna bid on May 18Christina Cheddar Berk, Dow Jones/New YorkAltria Group Inc. Chief Financial Dinyar Devitre said on Wednesday Philip Morris International expects to close its tender offer for PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna on May 18.

Bali and the 'Post'

Bali and the 'Post' I know there is a long way from the printing machine to my home in Krobokan, Bali. But I never will understand, why it is not possible for The Jakarta Post to arrive at my home before noon.Usually the Post comes between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

AA leaders to renew commitment

AA leaders to renew commitmentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid 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...

TNI soldier arrested for robbery

TNI soldier arrested for robbery Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA 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...

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.

RI to pursue deeper economic ties with Africa

RI to pursue deeper economic ties with AfricaZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia 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.

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

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.

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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.

Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer bout

Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer boutThe 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.

TV dramas negatively

TV dramas negatively influence teensFrom Warta KotaThe 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.

Susilo meets world leaders at State Palace

Susilo meets world leaders at State PalaceRendi 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.

Soldier arrested on robbery charges

Soldier arrested on robbery chargesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 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...

Tobacco tax increase sought

Tobacco tax increase soughtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCalls increased on Wednesday for the government to boost its anti-smoking campaign by raising taxes on cigarettes and ratifying the global tobacco control pact.

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.

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...

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.

New website to help investors buy bonds in Asian markets

New website to help investors buy bonds in Asian marketsPotential investors -- be they institutional, retail, local or foreign -- can buy and trade Asian government securities through the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) AsianBondsOnline website.

Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspect

Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspectWahjoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarDenpasar 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.

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Police grill top Bulog official

Police grill top Bulog officialJAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Police are investigating a top official at Jambi's State Logistics Agency (Bulog) over alleged financial irregularities.Imanual Wiandoko is being investigated after reporting that a business colleague, Taslim Moe, failed to repay Rp 1 billion...

W. Jakarta has highest E-coli

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.

Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible?

Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan Jakarta Protected parks continue to be a source of controversy in Indonesia as much as many other country of the South. Establishments of the parks are frequently based on biophysical considerations, but often overlook the...