Archive: 23 April 2005
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Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;AFP; ANPAa..u.. Indonesia-Ambon-blast Blast rocks sectarian violence-hit Ambon JP/1/24 Blast rocks Ambon Police said on Friday they have arrested five people carrying bombs after a blast rocked the sectarian violence-hit eastern city of Ambon ahead of a sensitive political anniversary. The blast, at 8:10 p.m. local time, could be heard up to two kilometers around and sparked panic among residents of an area bordering Muslim and Christian communities in the city.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin meets Thai students in Jakarta
Thaksin meets Thai students in Jakarta Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra briefly met with a group of Thai Muslim students studying in Indonesia upon his arrival at the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Jakarta on Thursday night. According to Kriang Sat, 26, a student from southern Thailand, Thaksin told the students to study hard and not to worry about the situation in their southern Thai homeland, which has been rocked by conflict in recent years.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Paul Tedja, seasoned snapper of world events
Paul Tedja, seasoned snapper of world events Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung One of Paul Tedja Surya's dreams at the age of 75 is to enter the Merdeka Building on Jl. Asia Afrika, Bandung, on April 24 and watch rows of Asian and African heads of state being photographed at a historic event -- the golden jubilee of the first Asian- African Conference (AAC 1).
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi offers apology to Asia
Koizumi offers apology to Asia Muninggar Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan's prime minister apologized on Friday for his country's aggression during World War II, in an effort to ease tensions with China and win support for Japan's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maluku schools get failing grade
Maluku schools get failing grade M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/East Seram Leaking and collapsing roofs, and holes in fragile walls -- these are common sights in many schools in the East Seram regency of Maluku province. Elementary school SDN 2 Geser in East Seram is among the schools that desperately requires the government's attention. Built in 1907, the school is no longer an appropriate place to study.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ayu playing first singles against Groenefeld in Fed Cup tie
Ayu playing first singles against Groenefeld in Fed Cup tie Agencies, Essen, Germany/Paris Teenager Ayu Fani Damayanti of Indonesia will have the odds stacked against her when she takes on Germany's Anne-Lena Groenefeld in the opening match of their Fed Cup World Group II tie in Essen, Germany, on Saturday. According to the draw made on Friday, Wynne Prakuysya will play Julia Schruff in the second match, Antara reported. On paper, the Germans should be untroubled on the red clay at Essen.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Dollar Rates April 22
U.S. Dollar Rates April 22 Latest %Chg Yen 106.33-35 -0.56 Euro* 1.3066-67 +0.11 Sterling* 1.9108-12 -0.01 Swiss franc 1.1814-18 -0.10 Canadian dollar 1.2378-80 -0.06 Australian dollar* 0.7787-90 +0.36 Czech koruna 23.158-84 +0.13 Hungary forint 190.49-89 +0.11 Danish krone 5.7010-17 -0.08 Norwegian krone 6.2478-08 +0.05 Polish zloty 3.2025-45 -0.24 Russian ruble 27.711-21 +0.03 Swedish krona 7.0118-48 -0.29 Hong Kong dollar 7.7965-70 -0.03 Malaysian ringgit 3.7995-05 0.00 Indian rupee 43.74-75...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso urges probe on KPUD
Sutiyoso urges probe on KPUD JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso asked for an investigation into alleged markups in the procurement of election materials by the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) in three elections in 2004. "The investigation must look into every possible aspect, including the institution itself," he said on Thursday. The KPUD has been accused of marking up the cost of renting the houses used as its secretariat in the five municipalities and the Pulau Seribu regency.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 socio-economic interests of the local communities. This often triggers resistance by those local communities, and the reason why certain protected areas have become "paper parks".
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Five RI students join physics contest in Poland
Five RI students join physics contest in Poland Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia is sending five high school students to contest the International Conference of Young Scientists 2005 in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Ecology in Katowice, Poland. This will be the first time that Indonesia has participated in the annual competition since 1993.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
China to stand by developing countries
China to stand by developing countries The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chinese President Hu Jintao reiterated his pledge on Friday that China would not leave developing countries in Asia and Africa behind despite its economic success. "China will always commit itself to achieving common development with other countries in Asia and Africa," he told the leaders from over 100 countries during the Asian-African Summit here, including Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Asian, African countries have no common objectives'
'Asian, African countries have no common objectives' Dozens of heads of state from Asia and Africa are attending the two-day Asian-African Summit that started on Friday. The summit, held in conjunction with the jubilee of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung, aims to boost relations among the nations of the two continents. How do Jakarta residents view the event? The Jakarta Post asked residents for their thoughts on the summit. Azas Tigor Nainggolan, 40, is a public advocate and activist.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Five artists 'intervene' in CCF's public spaces
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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Alwi camp to go ahead with breakaway PKB congress
Alwi camp to go ahead with breakaway PKB congress The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fears that the National Awakening Party (PKB) will split into two rival camps are likely to come true in the future, as chief welfare minister Alwi Shihab is determined to stage a breakaway congress aimed at reinstating his leadership.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Ke-semut-an by Beny Dewo, at Parkir Space, Jl. Prawirotaman 2, until May 18. * Arts Melintas Batas by Popok Tri Wahyudi, Kedai Kebun Forum, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274 376114), until April 29 * Fine Arts Omong Kosong, Cemeti Art House Jl. Patehan Tengah 37 (Tel. 0274 371015), until April 30 * Ceramic Clay's Story, at Lembaga Indonesia Perancis - LIP, Jl. Sagan No. 3 (Tel.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Partnership the talk of Asia-Africa Summit
Partnership the talk of Asia-Africa Summit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of Asia and Africa gathering for a summit here expressed support on Friday for a new strategic partnership, but made it clear it would not lead to an exclusive grouping.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police investigate fire that kills mother and son
Police investigate fire that kills mother and son Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police are investigating the cause of a fire that killed a mother and son on Thursday evening, city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said. "We have sent officers there to find out what really happened. We have not named anybody a suspect yet," Tjiptono told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Andung needs to prove himself quickly
Andung needs to prove himself quickly Zakki 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 Coordinating Board (BKPM), instead of sharing his view on the country's manufacturing sector.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Is sustainable park management possible?
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 socio-economic interests of the local communities. This often triggers resistance by those local communities, and the reason why certain protected areas have become "paper parks".
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
* Sweden drops criminal charges against Aceh rebels Page 2
* Sweden drops criminal charges against Aceh rebels Page 2 * Jakarta monorail likely to use S.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zak makes cricket child's play
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. 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks fall on rate concern; BRI, Astra lead declines
Stocks fall on rate concern; BRI, Astra lead declines Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesian stocks slid, with the key index set to close at a two- month low, after the country's benchmark interest rate rose to a 14-month high on Thursday. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia and PT Bank Central Asia led declines on concern higher lending rates will damp consumer spending and loan demand.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Excited Bandung prepares to greet leaders
Excited Bandung prepares to greet leaders Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung There was a definite air of excitement and anticipation as the city of Bandung made the final preparations ahead of Sunday's commemoration of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. This quaint city is out to impress. Streets and Art Deco buildings in the vicinity of the Merdeka Building, the venue for the commemoration activities, have been cleaned up. Newly planted flowers and fresh coats of paint are noticeable.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John retains WBA title with unanimous decision
Chris John retains WBA title with unanimous decision Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defending World Boxing Federation (WBF) featherweight champion Chris John took care of business on Friday night with a unanimous decision over American Derrick "Smoke" Gainer. Before spectators including Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and politician Amien Rais in the packed Kelapa Gading Sports Mall in North Jakarta, the Indonesian overcame a shaky start and the American's defenses for a popular victory.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks fall on rate concerns; BRI, Astra lead declines
Stocks fall on rate concerns; BRI, Astra lead declines Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's stock index dropped 2.2 percent on concern lending costs will climb after the yield on one-month Bank Indonesia bills rose to a 14-month high. PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia, the nation's fourth-biggest lender, and PT Astra International, the biggest automobile distributor, led declines on concern higher borrowing rates will damp consumer spending and demand for loans.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singaporeans look down on Indonesia
Singaporeans look down on Indonesia I am an Indonesian who is studying in Singapore. I am writing this letter to encourage all Indonesians to be more hard-working and be more mindful of the future. We have to compete with other countries in the world and show them that we can compete with them when it comes to quality human resources. We have nearly 240 million people, so we have a big pool of potential talent.
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta quiet as Asian-African summit opens
Jakarta quiet as Asian-African summit opens Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta experienced one of its quietest days this year as the Asia-Africa Summit opened on Friday while authorities continued to impose stringent security measures around the summit venue, and several other areas across Greater Jakarta. Several of Jakarta's main streets notorious for traffic jams, including Jl. Thamrin, Jl. Sudirman and Jl.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where are the women at AAS?
Where are the women at AAS? Women make up about 50 percent of the population in Asia and Africa, but only two women leaders are attending the Asian- African Summit (AAS) that opened on Friday in Jakarta. The two leaders are Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Mozambique Prime Minister Luisa Dias Diogo. The total population of Africa is about 850 million and Asia 3.5 billion people. That means there are more than two billion women on the two continents combined.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Photo-caption FRIENDLY MEETING: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono greets UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the Jakarta Convention Center. The two met on the sidelines of the Asian-African Summit on Friday.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Failure to sign tobacco pact could backfire on RI
Failure to sign tobacco pact could backfire on RI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This smoker-friendly country could be made an example of if the government refuses to ratify the global tobacco control pact, the World Health Organization (WHO) and local activists are warning. "Indonesia risks losing international prestige and is virtually going it alone against the global trend of taking the pandemic of tobacco-related diseases seriously," WHO Indonesia environmental health program advisor Jan A.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
FOUR heads
FOUR heads 1. REFORM, 3 lines, 2 cols, 15 characters RI throws its weight behind UN reform 2. BANDUNG: 1 line, 5 cols, 45 characters Excited Bandung prepares to greet leaders 3. SECURITY: 1 line, 5 cols, 45 characters Jakarta quiet as Asian-African Summit opens 4. BUSINESS: 1 lines, 7 cols, 50 character Business summit a sign of Asian, African confidence
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Controversy surrounds planned Borobudur concert
Controversy surrounds planned Borobudur concert Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central Java Borobudur Temple, perched imposingly in the Menoreh mountain range since the 8th century A.D., has never been problem-free. Every time a new plan having to do with the temple is proposed, there will be debate. This includes plans to stage an orchestra concert, Message of Peace from one of the World's Wonders, at the temple on April 23.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam donates $1.46m in tsunami aid
Vietnam donates $1.46m in tsunami aid JAKARTA: Visiting President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong handed over US$1.46 million in a cash donation to the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) to help tsunami victims in Indonesia. Luong said that the $1.4 million cash and goods worth $7,000 were given as a token of friendship between Vietnam and Indonesia.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Female drivers take wheel on busway
Female drivers take wheel on busway Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Neni Aryani, 27, a diminutive young woman, held the wheel steady during her maiden journey as a busway driver with Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and his entourage aboard, from Blok M to Kota. "I love challenging jobs.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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3 X 18 Conditions drafted for protection of migrant workers JP/ICRC 1 X 32 ICRC to carry on with aid in Aceh JP/4/WHO 1 x 53 Failure to sign tobacco pact could backfire on RI JP/4/physics 1 x 46 Five RI students join physics contest in Poland
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGO to celebrate World Press Day
NGO to celebrate World Press Day MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: In conjunction with World Press Day, which falls on May 3, a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Makassar will screen 10 domestic and foreign films about the media. The 10 films, including All The President's Men and The Insider, will be screened in the Societed de Harmoni building in Makassar between Friday and Sunday.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Anyone for ... cricket? Enthusiasts go to bat for their sport
Anyone for ... cricket? Enthusiasts go to bat for their sport Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Most local sports lovers have no problem rattling off the names of European soccer's leading lights, the towering titans of U.S. basketball and one or two of tennis' shining stars. But they would be stumped to describe what cricket is all about, let alone who are the sport's top men at the wicket.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Next JSX directors urged to uphold law
Next JSX directors urged to uphold law Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Weak law enforcement and a lack of good corporate governance (GCG) are the main problems that must be addressed by the next management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to attract investors and encourage more firms to list their shares on the bourse, experts say.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Appeals against KPPU tanker ruling must be joined
Appeals against KPPU tanker ruling must be joined Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Judicial panels at the Central Jakarta District Court have decided to support a decree by the Supreme Court, saying all appeals against state oil and gas company PT Pertamina's tanker sale ruling must be consolidated into a single file.
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI forms team to probe forest crime
TNI forms team to probe forest crime JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) has set up a special joint team with the police and prosecutors in a bid to help speed up investigations into the alleged involvement of military officials and law enforcers in illegal logging activities in the country. Deputy chief of the military police Brig. Gen. Hendardji said on Thursday that the joint team would also investigate civilian officials involved in the crime.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,510 0 0 Adhi Karya 720 -70 13,627,000 Adira Dinamika 2,350 0 0 AGIS Tbk 130 0 100,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 240 -85 10,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,240 0 883,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pragmatism in Asia-Africa strategic partnership
Pragmatism in Asia-Africa 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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~Checked ;JP; Captions for Singapore MICE Industry: Photo A: STB BUSINESS HUB: The Merlion, the symbol of Singapore, stands elegantly amid the towering scrapers and the new Esplanade - Theater on the Bay -- as a backdrop. As an international business hub with many multinational companies, Singapore provides easy access to global markets. Photo B: STB CITY OF CONVENTIONS: Delegates attend a convention in Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Center.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia Foundation: Fifty years in the life of an institution
Asia Foundation: Fifty years in the life of an institution 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.
Sat, 23 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.