Archive: 23 April 2005
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Sat, 23 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?
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 Strategies 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. Partly, this is because there has not been an extensive public debate in which various options have been discussed and examined. These two articles will elaborate on what successful civil service reform in Indonesia would require, hopefully to initiate such a debate.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Yogya to have another more hospital
Yogya to have another more hospital YOGYAKARTA: The people of Yogyakarta will soon have another hospital as the Indonesian Islamic University Foundation is building an international hospital in Condong Catur, Sleman, Yogyakarta. The construction of the hospital, to be called the Jogja International Hospital, will cost Rp 50 billion (US$5.5 million).
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
School for the disabled helps students reach for the future
School for the disabled helps students reach for the future Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Dina Ambarwati was elated when she was hired as a teacher's assistant at School No. 99 for the Disabled in Surabaya. After working there for some time, she also was happy to learn that visually impaired students had the same hopes and aspirations as any other person. "I'm pleased because my effort in teaching the blind students has been rewarded.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI throws its weight behind UN reform
RI throws its weight behind UN reform Adianto P. Simamora and Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reiterated Indonesia's full support for reform at the United Nations during a meeting with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Friday. Presidential spokesman Dino Pati Djalal said that reform within the UN, which includes the broadening of representation on the Security Council, would allow Indonesia to boost its diplomatic stature.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso, Jakarta Monorail favor Rotem over Hitachi
Sutiyoso, Jakarta Monorail favor Rotem over Hitachi Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta's monorail project is likely to use trains produced by South Korean firm Rotem after the city administration and PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) hinted that its technology was as good as that of Japan's Hitachi. Governor Sutiyoso said on Thursday that monorail trains produced by Rotem were relatively cheaper than others, while its technology equaled that of Japan, France and Canada.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / 1. LEVIES -- 6 col, 1 line 1 x 36 New levies to double city revenue 2. MONORAIL -- 3 col, 1 line 2 x 28 Sutiyoso, Jakarta Monorail favor Rotem over Hitachi 3. FIRE -- 3 col, 1 line 2 x 24 Police investigate fire that killed mother and son 4. SCHOOL -- 3 col, 1 line 2 x 30 Parents complain about increase in Serpong school admission fees 5 SPEAKUP -- col 3, 2 line 2 x 20 'Asian, African countries have no common objectives'
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sardjito to host reproduction talks
Sardjito to host reproduction talks YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to raise awareness and increase the people's understanding about invitro fertilization technology, or bayi tabung, as it is popularly known on Java, Yogyakarta-based Dr. Sardjito hospital will hold a seminar on the technology beginning April 30, 2005.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Business summit a sign of Asian, African confidence
Business summit a sign of Asian, African confidence Zakki P. Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Confidence is high that the Asian-African Summit will result in a new strategic partnership for the nations involved. The signs of it were in the air after the Asian-African Business Summit concluded on a high note on Friday with the signing of a joint declaration to strengthen business and economic ties between the two continents.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Senior South, North Koreans meet; no nuclear talk
Senior South, North Koreans meet; no nuclear talk Jack Kim, Reuters/Seoul/Jakarta North and South Korea held their highest-level meeting in five years in Jakarta on Friday while other officials met to tackle a bird flu outbreak in the North -- nine months after all bilateral dialog broke off.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
25 Serang residents test positive for HIV
25 Serang residents test positive for HIV SERANG: At least 25 Serang residents have tested positive for HIV, most of whom are in their reproductive years, according to blood tests done in December last year. Head of Serang's Infectious Diseases Elimination Division Maria Ismiati said the blood samples were gathered from a study of 257 blood samples of sex workers, homosexuals, transsexuals and prisoners. She added that the blood tests were done to investigate the prevalence of HIV in the area.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
ICRC to carry on with tsunami aid in Aceh
ICRC to carry on with tsunami aid in Aceh Agence France-Presse, Geneva The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Friday it would continue to provide aid to victims of the recent tsunami and earthquakes in Indonesia and Sri Lanka until reconstruction efforts "produce results".
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia, Africa and the Non-Aligned Movement
Asia, Africa and the Non-Aligned Movement Hafid Abbas, Jakarta With the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Asian- African Conference (AAC) on April 19 to April 24 in Jakarta and Bandung, it is relevant for us to look back at the ideas and background of the AAC, which inspired the birth of the Non- Aligned Movement. What has been achieved since and how relevant is the Spirit of Bandung in response to present and future challenges?
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Parents complain about increase in Serpong school admission fees
Parents complain about increase in Serpong school admission fees Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Dozens of school-aged children in Rawa Buntu village in Serpong, Tangerang will not get an education this year as the nearby state elementary school raised its admission fees from between Rp 350,000 last year to Rp 2.35 million in 2005. The school, Karya Bakti elementary, defended the decision, saying that the money was needed to construct three new classrooms.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zainuddin seeks to retain PBR top post
Zainuddin seeks to retain PBR top post JAKARTA: Muslim scholar Zainuddin MZ is determined to retain his position as the leader of the Reform Star Party (PBR) in the party's first congress from April 26 to April 28 in Jakarta. Legislator Bursah Zarnubi, who is a strong contender for the post of secretary general, said on Thursday that Zainuddin remained the most appealing figure that could attract voters. He said Zainuddin had secured votes from at least 300 out of 400 party branches.
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sweden drops charges against Aceh rebels
Sweden drops charges against Aceh rebels Stephen Brown, Reuters/Stockholm Sweden on Friday dropped criminal charges against Aceh rebel leaders who have led their independence struggle from exile in Stockholm for nearly 30 years but are now holding peace talks with Indonesia. Two top political leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were detained last June on charges of breaking international law by directing the armed struggle from afar.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John staves off Gainer
Chris John staves off Gainer Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defending World Boxing Association (WBA) 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
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?
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Haluoleo uncovers admissions scandal
Haluoleo uncovers admissions scandal KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: As part of its efforts to maintain its reputation, Haluoleo University has canceled the diplomas of six alumni who were found to have gained entry to the university without going through the proper procedures. The university, through a rector's letter dated April 19, also kicked out five students currently studying there who were also found to have been admitted to the university without following proper procedures.
Sat, 23 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".
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John staves off Gainer to retain WBA belt
Chris John staves off Gainer to retain WBA belt Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defending World Boxing Association (WBA) 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
Eviction victims seek compensation
Eviction victims seek compensation BEKASI: At least 300 residents of Jatiwarna, Jatiasih, Jatimekar and Jakamulya subdistricts in Bekasi, West Java, held a joint prayer from Thursday night to early Friday morning for eviction victims, who lost their homes because of the ongoing construction of the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) project.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
PBB set to hold congress next week
PBB set to hold congress next week BENGKULU: Members of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) will discuss the party's future at a congress from April 28 to May 1 in Surabaya, East Java, following its dismal performance in last year's general elections. Deputy chairman of PBB Sahar L. Hassan said on Thursday that party members would decide whether they should form a new party or join other political parties to be able to participate in the 2009 general elections.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake devastates Nias tourist industry
Earthquake devastates Nias tourist industry Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Tourism on Nias island is in a state of ruin as the monster earthquake of March 28 damaged almost 90 percent of tourism infrastructure in the area, a senior government official said on Thursday. The most damaged tourist spots are Sorake and Lagundri beaches, said Ezra Munthe, the head of the North Sumatra administration's culture and tourism office.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PKB (75) -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. PKB (75) -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) Alwi camp to go ahead with breakaway PKB congress 2. KPU (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 2line (2x21) Audit report indicates major corruption at KPU 3. Busway (45) -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x30) Female drivers take wheel on busway 4. GAM (35) -- 32 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x16) Sweden drops charges against GAM leaders 5. Mandiri (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24) Aburizal asks public not to prejudge Mandiri case --- 5. Oddworld, photos, ad
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taman Mini will likely survive longer than Soeharto's regime
Taman Mini will likely survive longer than Soeharto's regime Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "And, in a bid to form a powerful regime that governs all the nation, and all of Indonesia's resources -- as well as upholds personal pride and renders the nation destitute -- the Harapan Kita Foundation declares open Taman Mini Indonesia Indah." This parody of the last paragraph of the 1945 Constitution's preamble appeared in 1972 in a student newspaper, Sendi, in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 23 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?
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 25, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 25, 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hyatt offers cooking class
Hyatt offers cooking class YOGYAKARTA: In observance of Kartini Day (Womens' Day) on April 21, 2005, the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is hoping cooking buffs will enroll in a cooking class to be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005. According to the Hyatt's public relations officer Milla Milkani, the cooking class, which is limited to 30 participants, will create experiences and show cooking ideas from the hotel's original recipes.
Sat, 23 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.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pedicabs sign off for Rp 20,000
Pedicabs sign off for Rp 20,000 Bandung pedicab (becak) drivers have signed a contract agreeing not to operate in the general vicinity of the Merdeka Building -- the venue of the Asian-African Commemorative Summit -- during the runup to and the day of the event. The "Memorandum of Understanding" with the city secretary (sekwilda) was reportedly signed by some 3,000 becak drivers on behalf of the estimated 23,000 pedicabs operating in the West Java capital.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tracing former grandeur of Islamic Mataram
Tracing former grandeur of Islamic Mataram Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Three yellow, spherical stones, one of which has a diameter of half a meter, lie on a black stone altar. Smoke continues to waft from the incense burning in a fireplace next to the altar stone. A well-built man tries to lift the stones one by one. However, he can raise only the smallest above his head.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Army officer shot along RI-ET border
Army officer shot along RI-ET border KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: An Army officer was injured after being shot on Thursday by an unknown assailant on the Indonesia- East Timor border. The incident took place when a group of TNI soldiers led by First. Lt. Teddy Setyawan spotted a group of nine people allegedly attempting to smuggle fuel into East Timor from Lamaknen district in Belu regency. The soldiers managed to arrest them, but some got away and fled into East Timor territory.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Conditions drafted for protection of migrant workers
Conditions drafted for protection of migrant workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has drawn up a list of conditions aimed at protecting the interests of Indonesians working overseas, a senior official says. The director general for labor exports at the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, I Gusti Made Arke, said Indonesia would only send workers to those countries that agreed to these new conditions.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
New levies to double city revenue
New levies to double city revenue Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The City Council endorsed on Thursday a new bylaw that would allow the city administration to impose one-time start-up fees and annual levies on golf courses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment centers. Under current Bylaw No. 3/1999 on regional levies, the city administration does not impose levies on these types of businesses.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Delegations commit to business networks
Delegations commit to business networks Zakki P. Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Representatives of businesses participating in the Asia-Africa Business Summit signed a joint declaration on Friday aimed at, among other things, promoting economic and technical cooperation and business networking among the participants.
Sat, 23 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?
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Audit report indicates massive corruption at KPU
Audit report indicates massive corruption at KPU Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The report on an investigative audit conducted by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) indicates deep-rooted corruption at the General Elections Commission (KPU), with all activities related to the procurement of materials for last year's general election apparently tainted with irregularities.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
What leaders say about new strategic partnership
What leaders say about new strategic partnership Many of the Asian and African leaders attending the two-day summit that opened in Jakarta on Friday have signed Asian-African Strategic Partnership (NAASP). The to recognize the relevance of the solidarity, friendship and cooperation initiated by the Asian and African leaders who attended the historic 1955 conference in Bandung. The following are comments by some of the leaders at the summit's opening.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Golf chief irate over report Jakarta prize money report
Golf chief irate over report Jakarta prize money report Agencies, Beijing Asia's golf chief conceded on Friday that he was powerless to help nearly 80 professionals kept waiting for almost a month for a reported million dollars in prize money from last month's Indonesia Open golf tournament. Asian Tour chief executive Louis Martin said he was at a loss to explain why promoter Parallel Media Group (PMG) allegedly failed to hand over the money after the Indonesia Open.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
People-profile-PaulTedja
People-profile-PaulTedja JP/20/PAULTJ 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
AA Summit is serious business for Musharraf
AA Summit is serious business for Musharraf Ivy Susanti and Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On a clear Thursday evening, Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf and a number of Indonesian journalists sat together in a suite in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central Jakarta, where the president spoke on various issues concerning the summit and Pakistan's relations with Indonesia and neighbors India and China.
Sat, 23 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.
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
Activists commemorate Earth Day
Activists commemorate Earth Day The Jakarta Post, Buleleng/Surabaya/Kendari Students and environmentalists across the archipelago commemorated Earth Day over the past three days with various activities, including cleaning up coral reefs. In Buleleng regency, Bali, activists with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and other NGOs cleaned up coral reefs near Menjangan Island here.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aburizal asks public not to prejudge Mandiri case
Aburizal asks public not to prejudge Mandiri case Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With prosecutors stepping up their investigation into a massive corruption scandal involving up to Rp 12 trillion (US$1.3 billion) worth of bank loans and 33 companies, the country's senior economics minister asked the public not rush to pass judgment based on the preliminary results of the investigation.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
UGM launches new nurse training unit
UGM launches new nurse training unit YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with PT Roll Internusa Mandiri (RIM), the Nursing Science Study Program of Gajah Mada University's School of Medicine launched here on Thursday the Professional Nurse Training Unit. Head of the study program Sunartini said the establishment of the unit was mainly inspired by the high demand of skilled nurses in the world and the large number of partially trained nurses in this country.