Archive: 26 April 2005
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Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singaporeans detained for visa violations
Singaporeans detained for visa violations Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Batam police arrested and detained on Wednesday three Singaporean nationals for alleged visa violations, a senior police officer disclosed on Saturday. The three businessmen, who are still in detention, had actually acquired social visit visas from the Indonesian government, but they were apparently violating the terms of the visa and were working in other areas not stipulated in their visas, said Comr.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life
'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "Asinan!," we said almost together in a dinner at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, four years ago, referring to the pickled vegetable salad kimchi that had just been put into small bowls on our tables. We -- Indonesian journalists and travel company representatives -- had been invited by the South Korean Tourism Agency to see the preparations for the 2002 Asian Games.
Tue, 26 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?
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPK delays plan to quiz KPU officials
KPK delays plan to quiz KPU officials The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) postponed on Monday its plan to directly question Mulyana W. Kusumah and other officials from the General Elections Commission (KPU) in connection with an alleged bribery attempt by Mulyana on a state auditor.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Villagers regreen barren fields in Kampung Laut
Villagers regreen barren fields in Kampung Laut Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java About three years ago, villagers from Kampung Laut, a remote sub- district in Cilacap regency, Central Java, still were experiencing water shortages during the dry seasons, so much so that they had to buy bottled water for their daily needs. Thanks to their awareness and initiative to mend the damaged environment, a number of erstwhile water springs in the region have now been revived.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI names acting spokesman
TNI names acting spokesman Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto named on Monday former East Timor military commander Brig. Gen. FX Suhartono Suratman its acting spokesman, pending a definite reshuffle that is likely to take place in the near future. TNI information officer Col. Ahmad Yani Basuki said Suhartono, the current deputy TNI spokesman, would replace Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin who has been promoted as the Ministry of Defense's secretary-general.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to probe shooting of soldier
Govt urged to probe shooting of soldier Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, West Nusa Tenggara The West Nusa Tenggara provincial administration called on the central government to hold talks with the East Timor government to ensure a thorough investigation into the recent shooting of an Indonesian Military (TNI) soldier on the border between the two countries. The move was necessary to avoid security instability in the area.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The media bashing of Malaysia
The media bashing of Malaysia V.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia It is difficult to understand why some sections of the Indonesia media are trying so hard to run down Malaysia, which could lead to souring of bilateral ties if left unchecked. While newspapers or magazines are free to write negative reports on any country, making up stories just to put Malaysia in a bad light is really over the top.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Security efforts -- investment or extra expense?
Security efforts -- investment or extra expense? Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta People have a different attitude towards security since the series of riots and bomb blasts that have rocked the country in recent years. Wealthy Jakarta residents are now more concerned about their own security when they are in a public places. Many now expect to be inspected by guards when entering a hotel or nightclub.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Security business prospering, on the rise
Security business prospering, on the rise Hartono Iggi Putro, Contributor, Jakarta Since the terror attacks that rocked Bali, this country has witnessed serious threats to its security. Terrorist acts like bomb blasts and bomb hoaxes continue to make headlines, seemingly at regular intervals. Obviously, this situation keeps those managing government and private office compounds, hotels, shopping centers and other public facilities on alert for any uncalled-for eventuality.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
* KPK delays plan to quiz KPU officials Page 2
* KPK delays plan to quiz KPU officials Page 2 * Govt urged to probe shooting of RI soldier Page 4 * RMS flags raised in Ambon city Page 5 * Musharraf can learn from Indonesia Page 7 * FPI reports Dewa to police for blasphemy Page 8 * RI hopes for Danish showdown in Sudirman semis Page 10 * Iran bars women from presidency Page 11 * Rupiah falls, inflation may reach 8.8% Page 13 * Villagers regreen barren fields in Kampung Laut Page 18
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Musharraf can learn from RI
Musharraf can learn from RI Ali Dayan Hasan, New York On his visit to Indonesia this week, President General Musharraf, the Pakistani strongman who came to power in a 1999 coup and the post-Sept. 11 darling of the West, has much to learn from Indonesia's success at pursuing a secular political culture and marginalizing militant Islam from the mainstream political domain. President Musharraf would undoubtedly agree with these goals, but his actions often belie his words.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/TUNA
JP/5/TUNA The plight of teachers at Surabaya schools for disabled 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Locals impose illegal fees on Tangerang road
Locals impose illegal fees on Tangerang road Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Motorists passing Jl. Raya Cisauk in Tangerang are facing a new headache as they are being forced to pay illegal fees imposed by local residents. An observation made by The Jakarta Post over the weekend revealed that there are at least eight makeshift stops on the sides of the road with scores of young men stationed to collect fees, mainly from passing commercial vehicles or trucks.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
He sues lover after sex change hitch
He sues lover after sex change hitch NEW DELHI: An Indian who became a man to marry a female relative was dumped after the surgery, a newspaper reported Monday. Twenty-nine-year-old rubber tapper Kuttiyamma, born with both male and female genitals, had been in love with the relative, Laura, 25, for 15 years before having surgery to become a man and change her name to Binu, the Hindustan Times reported.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, India soon to seal FTA talks
S'pore, India soon to seal FTA talks SINGAPORE: Singapore and India have agreed to complete ongoing talks on a free trade agreement (FTA) within a month, the Straits Times reported on Monday. Both sides still have to iron out some issues but these should not be allowed to hold up the FTA, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told the Singapore media on the sidelines of the Asia-Africa summit in Jakarta.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia debt markets turn to Tenaga
Asia debt markets turn to Tenaga Dow Jones, Singapore The Asian debt markets are this week turning their eyes to Tenaga Nasional Bhd., Malaysia's national power utility, as a gauge of sentiment toward international bonds. "I wouldn't be surprised if we see other issuers check the market this week. The market's looking a bit better but it's still very tentative," said one syndicate banker.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Relief aid containers pile up at Medan's Belawan Port
Relief aid containers pile up at Medan's Belawan Port Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Some 1,441 containers filled with relief aid for tsunami victims in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam are still being detained by the customs authorities at Belawan port in Medan due to incomplete documentation, an official said on Monday. Apart from detaining the containers, the customs authorities also detained 73 vehicles sent as part of the tsunami relief effort.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
700 arrested in month-long antidrug drive
700 arrested in month-long antidrug drive Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 756 people, including five foreigners and several members of the Indonesian military (TNI) and police, have been arrested during month-long anti-drug raids in residential and entertainment centers across the capital. City police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 26 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?
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGO fears graft in regional elections
NGO fears graft in regional elections JAKARTA: A non-governmental organization (NGO) urged the government on Monday not to issue a regulation allowing for a direct appointment of regional election materials providers. The direct appointment of suppliers without a proper tender mechanism has been proposed by some people as an excuse to beat the nearing June deadline. Some regions are scheduled to hold their regional elections in June.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bantul OKs money for direct election
Bantul OKs money for direct election YOGYAKARTA: The Bantul regental council finally approved on Saturday a Rp 8.6 billion (US$9555,555) budget proposal to fund the direct election of the Bantul Regent in June this year. Of the Rp 8.6 billion, Rp 5 billion came from the regental government, while the rest will be covered by the central government.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Military-style training probed
Military-style training probed Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The police said they would continue their investigation into a military-style training program allegedly carried out by a hard- line group at a tourist resort in Central Java, although the activity has ceased. Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Chaerul Rasyid said that a thorough investigation of the training which lasted for several weeks was needed to prevent disturbances to local security and political stability.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JCLEC gets Rp 120b grant from Holland
JCLEC gets Rp 120b grant from Holland The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Netherlands' top counter terrorism official will visit Indonesia this week within the framework of Dutch support for the Jakarta Center for Law Enforcement Cooperation (JCLEC) located Semarang, Central Java, the Dutch embassy in Jakarta announced on Monday. "The Netherlands Special Ambassador on Counter-Terrorism Ronald Mollinger will arrive in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Shooting -- 2x22
1. Shooting -- 2x22 Soldiers need post-duty supervision: Psychologist 2. KPU ------- 1x32 Corruption case ruins KPU's image 3. Mulyana --- 1x33 KPK delays plan to quiz KPU officials 4. Pilkada --- 2x22 TNI chief in hot water over remarks on electoral bid
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Strategies for RI civil service reform Staffan Synnerstrom Jakarta 2. Mushar -- Musharraf should learn from Indonesia about moderation 1 x 30 Musharraf can learn from Indonesia Ali Dayan Hasan New York 3. At the observance of the golden jubilee of The Asian-African 2 x 21 History will judge Asian-African Summit Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Bandung We meet today in a place made sacred by history.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
International Monetary Fund must be held accountable
International Monetary Fund must be held accountable Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, Jakarta Like other international organizations, the International Monetary Fund is a legal entity and is subject to international law. Article IX of the IMF's Articles of Agreement adopted on July 22, 1944 says the IMF has capacity to enter into contracts, to acquire and dispose of immovable and movable properties and to institute legal proceedings.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Menteng stadium to become park
Menteng stadium to become park JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said on Monday that the city administration would not convert the Menteng sports stadium in Central Jakarta into a commercial area. "No, there is no plan to convert the stadium into a commercial area as the city needs more green spaces to meet our target of 13 percent by 2010," he said, adding that currently green spaces in the capital accounted for only 9 percent of Jakarta's 650 square- kilometer area.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
G-33 ministers reaffirm commitment to fight at WTO
G-33 ministers reaffirm commitment to fight at WTO Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ministers from the "Group of 33" developing countries met here on Saturday to reaffirm their commitment to fight for special and differential treatment for staple farm products at the World Trade Organization. Meeting on the sidelines of the Asian-African Summit, they also agreed to arrange a more formal meeting ahead of the WTO ministerial meeting in December in Hong Kong.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Locals charge motorists for passing road
Locals charge motorists for passing road Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Motorists passing Jl. Raya Cisauk in Tangerang are facing a new headache as they are being forced to pay illegal fees imposed by local residents. An observation made by The Jakarta Post over the weekend revealed that there are at least eight makeshift stops on the sides of the road with scores of young men stationed to collect fees, mainly from passing commercial vehicles or trucks.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
AGO first echelon officials installed
AGO first echelon officials installed JAKARTA: Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh installed on Monday new first echelon officials of the Attorney General's Office (AGO) as stipulated under recently issued Presidential Decree concerning the reshuffle of the AGO. Former Deputy Attorney General for Intelligence Basrief Arief has a new position as Deputy Attorney General, while his previous post was filled by Mochtar Arifin, formerly secretary to the Deputy Attorney General for Intelligence.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI hopes for Danish showdown in Sudirman semifinals
RI hopes for Danish showdown in Sudirman semifinals Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If all goes according to plan and it makes the final four, the national badminton team believes it will stand more of a chance against Denmark than holders South Korea in the 2005 Sudirman Cup in Beijing. Indonesia is in Group B of the mixed team championship with host and overwhelming favorite China, Hong Kong and Sweden, while Korea is with Denmark, England and Thailand in Group A.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
S. Africa awards Sukarno, Nehru
S. Africa awards Sukarno, Nehru JAKARTA: Fresh from his trip to Indonesia for the Asian- African Summit, South African President Thabo Mbeki is slated on Tuesday to confer posthumous awards on Indonesia's founding president Sukarno and India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The Order of the Companions of O.R. Tambo (Gold), the highest award in South Africa, are being conferred in recognition of Sukarno and Nehru's roles in promoting Afro-Asian solidarity, government officials said.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taman Mini sets to survive longer than Soeharto regime
Taman Mini sets to survive longer than Soeharto 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Starting new life with cash for work
Starting new life with cash for work Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Under the scorching sun, hundreds of Lamtengoh and Lamtutue villagers in Banda Aceh busily farm, hoeing the land and planting corn or clusters of bushes. This picture postcard scene of traditional pastoral activity belies the fact that the residents of these two villages used to mostly earn a living from the sea before the Dec. 26 tsunami.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
AGO speeds up probe into Mandiri case
AGO speeds up probe into Mandiri case Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top official of Bank Mandiri and a wife of a gubernatorial candidate were questioned by prosecutors on Monday in connection with an alleged lending scam at Bank Mandiri. Bank Mandiri's director of corporate banking M. Sholeh Tasripan arrived at 10 a.m. and went through a six-hour questioning session at the Attorney General's Office (AGO).
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Asian-African Summit -- a postscript
The Asian-African Summit -- a postscript Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The 'true' Bandung Spirit came alive on Sunday. But only after the leaders and delegates of the Commemorative Summit had already left the West Java provincial capital. Locals were barred from approaching the vicinity of the commemoration throughout the weekend. However, an hour after the conference closed on Sunday afternoon, the floodgates opened.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RMS flags raised in Ambon city
RMS flags raised in Ambon city M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Despite a heavy security presence in Ambon, several flags of the self-proclaimed South Maluku Republic (RMS) were raised on Monday to mark its 55th anniversary. According to information from the Ambon and Lease Islands Police, five RMS flags were raised in four separate locations in Ambon. There are reports that four flags also were raised on Haruku island. The chief of the Ambon and Lease Islands Police, Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Residents flee as RMS jubilee nears
Residents flee as RMS jubilee nears M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Fearing a repeat of last year, many Ambon residents were taking refuge in safer areas as Monday's anniversary of the separatist group, South Maluku Republic (RMS) is likely to be celebrated. "We fear that riots will again take place in the city. For our own safety, we're going to take refuge in a safer place," said Dodi Passal, 32, a resident in Waringin area in Ambon city on Saturday.
Tue, 26 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?
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Residents complain about JCC project
Residents complain about JCC project JAKARTA: Residents of Kebon Melati subdistrict in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Monday complained about the dust generated by the construction of the Jakarta City Center (JCC) project. The residents, who held a demonstration on a road near the project, alleged that the construction of the JCC had also caused their wells to run dry, produced cracks in the walls of their houses and was unbearably noisy.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Antigraft court sends two officials to jail
Antigraft court sends two officials to jail The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Anticorruption Court sentenced two more government officials to prison amid an intensified campaign to curb corruption in the country. The court gave Harun Letlet an eight-year jail sentence and Tarsisius Walla a seven-year jail sentence on Monday. The two were senior officials at the Directorate General for Marine Transportation at the Ministry of Communications.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPUD fails to submit needed documents
KPUD fails to submit needed documents Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) members disappointed on Monday the City Council's expectations by not producing key 2004 elections documents, arousing suspicion of corruption in the commission. The KPUD members had promised during a hearing last Wednesday to hand over procurement documents for the 2004 elections at a second hearing scheduled for Monday.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates April 25 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates April 25 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,912.09 7,131.27 7,559.57 7,483.74 Brunei dollar 1 6,164.92 5,553.87 5,890.25 5,828.37 Canadian dollar 1 8,192.02 7,382.74 7,827.03 7,747.64 Swiss franc 1 8,548.20 7,702.35 8,167.34 8,083.05 Danish krone 1 1,772.55 1,596.43 1,693.57 1,675.34 Euro 1 13,201.69 11,897.65 12,613.50 12,485.70 Poundsterling 1...
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION: STIKOM The London School of Public
PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION: STIKOM The London School of Public Relations - Jakarta (STIKOM-LSPR) director Prita Kemal Gani (left) hands a plaque of appreciation to Lowe Indonesia's technical advisor Eleanor Modesto, witnessed by LSPR's Public Relations Studies Department' associate dean Victor Siburian. Modesto spoke at the eighth book discussion on "Total Exposure" held at the Kinokuniya Bookstore on April 19.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lee returns to old lion's den
Lee returns to old lion's den MALAYSIA: Modern Singapore's founding father will put his seal on warmer relations with neighbor Malaysia this week when he makes his first visit to the Malaysian capital since 2001, when ties were badly frayed. Lee Kuan Yew, who turned his tiny state into an economic force after it split from Malaysia in 1965, is a controversial figure among Malaysia's ethnic Malay majority, which feared at the time his mainly ethnic Chinese political party might dominate.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Second young leader award introduced
Second young leader award introduced JAKARTA: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Office of State Minister for Women's Empowerment introduced on Monday the second UNICEF-Government of Indonesia Awards for Indonesian Young Leaders. Indonesians who are under 18 years old and have been actively involved in promoting and advancing child rights for the last two years are eligible for the award.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI-China seal multibillion deal to strengthen trade
RI-China seal multibillion deal to strengthen trade Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, the nation with the world's largest Muslim population, has signed bilateral agreements with the world's biggest communist country, China, to promote trade between them worth billions of dollars. The deals mark a significant improvement in relations between the two nations since the downfall of the authoritarian Soeharto regime in 1998.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
4heads
4heads 1. Tembak (2x18) Govt urged to probe shooting of soldier 2. KPI (1x30) No follow-up on TV complaints 3. Letlet (2x20) Antigraft court sends two officials to jail 4. Mandir (2x18) AGO speeds up probe into Mandiri case
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indian food attracts wider market
Indian food attracts wider market Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Thanks partly to Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and other Bollywood people, all things Indian are gaining popularity here, including its spicy and pungent cuisine. Until recently, very few could afford Indian cuisine regularly because Indian eateries in Jakarta were mostly upmarket. Now, for less than Rp 40,000 you can enjoy a complete Indian meal plus soft drink at a number of eateries.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI chief in hot water over remarks on electoral bid
TNI chief in hot water over remarks on electoral bid Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto's comment, that servicemen would be able to contest in the regional leadership elections without first having to resign, has raised concerns over the return of the military to practical politics. Imparsial, a non-governmental organization focusing on military reform, condemned Endriartono's remark, which is against Law No.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indovision does not care
Indovision does not care In my letter published in The Jakarta Post on March 13, 2004, I criticized the very poor customer service of Indovision (PT Matahari Lintas Cakrawala). One of my main criticisms was that Indovision did not even offer a toll-free customer-care number for subscribers in Bali and the rest of Indonesia. Indovision finally introduced this customer-friendly service. But not for long.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lessons for Asia-Africa
Lessons for Asia-Africa The Asian-African Summit has concluded. After a week of rhetoric and evocation of the "Bandung Spirit of 1955", we are now left to ponder what this series of events was all about. Most Indonesians have some recollection or knowledge of the fabled 1955 Bandung conference. It is an intrinsic part of our national history. A staple in our children's school curriculum.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/TINA
JP/19/TINA Mohamad Iqbal gives victims a face Christina Schott Contributor/Jakarta A hundred thirty-thousand dead, 40,000 missing, half a million homeless -- the tsunami in Aceh produced such unimaginable numbers of victims that many remain anonymous; part of an inconceivable statistic. And despite all the coverage, it was seldom that TV pictures of the horror, advertisement-style packages with emotional music, delved into the personal tragedies.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
City, Jakarta Monorail closer to deal with Korean Maglev
City, Jakarta Monorail closer to deal with Korean Maglev Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration and consortium PT Jakarta Monorail are moving closer to adopting magnetically elevated vehicles (Maglev) developed by South Korea's rolling stock and train maker Rotem Corporation, which claims to have more advanced technology than the conventional monorail, and promises lower costs and better safety standards.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2: Strategies for RI civil service reform
Part 2 of 2: Strategies for RI civil service reform Staffan Synnerstrom, Jakarta In a professional civil service the various kinds of civil servants cannot and should not be managed under one single scheme, "one size fits all", especially not in a decentralized environment. In most civil services, civil servants are managed within civil service corps, for example one corps for accountants and auditors, one for prosecutors, one for academic university staff and one for health workers, etc.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trust fund for Aceh established
Trust fund for Aceh established Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International donors established on Monday a multi donor trust fund to manage the expected US$500 million in aid grants, as the reconstruction programs in tsunami-stricken Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and North Sumatra are soon to commence.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
ORIF manages to survive for a long time, Matsuoka said,
ORIF manages to survive for a long time, Matsuoka said, because it can provide funds at a lower cost. The company has gone through a long process to reach this achievement. At first, the company, which was called PT Orient Bina Usaha Leasing (OBUL), was a joint venture undertaking between Orient Leasing Co. Ltd. (OLC) and PT Bina Usaha Indonesia. OBUL, the pioneer in the leasing industry in Indonesia, has developed various leasing products.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
FPI reports rock group Dewa to police for blasphemy
FPI reports rock group Dewa to police for blasphemy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several Islamic organizations, led by well-known vigilante group the Islam Defenders Front (FPI), have reported popular rock band Dewa to the city police for alleged blasphemy over the use of the word Allah written in Arabic script on the cover of its Laskar Cinta (Soldier of Love) album.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Remembering Bandung
Remembering Bandung Exactly 50 years ago, 29 newly independent Asian and African nations covering half of mankind met in Bandung, Indonesia, to make their way up a global class structure in which they had been no more than flunkeys and coolies. A few years later, in 1961, the leading countries formed the core of the Non-Aligned Movement to beat a middle path between the contending East and West of the Cold War.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1 heading for page 19 -- Potpourri
1 heading for page 19 -- Potpourri 1. TINA -- 2 x 22 Mohamad Iqbal gives tsunami victims a face y
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thailand told to return orangutans
Thailand told to return orangutans ProFauna, an Indonesian non-governmental organization working to protect endangered animals, renewed its demand on Monday for Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra to order the return of Indonesian orangutans currently inhabiting Bangkok's tourism center Safari World. "Some 115 orangutans in Safari World were allegedly illegally- traded from Kalimantan," ProFauna Indonesia's director Rozek Nursaid told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Network security sales growing
Network security sales growing SINGAPORE: Network security in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to hit US$1.1 billion this year spurred by India and China, a research agency said on Monday. Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand are also forecast to be high-growth countries with end users having increasing awareness of the importance of network security, according to a Frost & Sullivan report. Market size in the region was US$662.4 million in 2003.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers need post-duty supervision: Psychologist
Soldiers need post-duty supervision: Psychologist The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soldiers who have been on stressful assignments need constant supervision as their performance on duty and mental health may suffer the consequences, a psychologist says. "Stress occurs when achievements and expectations are going in opposite ways.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Entertainment spots closed for summit
Entertainment spots closed for summit BANDUNG: At least 30 entertainment spots in Bandung city -- including pool halls and massage parlors -- have been closed since Friday as security was beefed up for the Asian-African Summit. On Saturday, delegates from over 100 countries attending the summit assembled in Bandung to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the original Asia-Africa Summit.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
New Cipularang toll road closed
New Cipularang toll road closed Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The new Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang (Cipularang) toll road was closed on Sunday, shortly after being used by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to attend the commemoration of the Asian- African Conference jubilee celebrations in Bandung. Jasa Marga official Singgih S. said the road was closed because the 41.3-km toll road did not yet have complete markings and signs.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
State plantations pay workers properly, says GAPKI chairman
State plantations pay workers properly, says GAPKI chairman The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (GAPKI) has denied a media report that state-owned palm oil company PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PT PN) IV in North Sumatra, has underpaid its workers, saying the company's workers were paid higher than the recommended monthly minimum wages.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flooding hits Wamena
Flooding hits Wamena JAYAPURA, Papua: Floodwaters inundated some parts of Wamena, the capital of Jayawijaya regency, on Saturday after heavy rain for the past week. The floods destroyed thousands of hectares of crops and paddy fields, sparking fears that the area could be hit by a food crisis. In some areas, the flooding was one meter deep. In order stave off a food crisis, Jayawijaya Regent David A.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minister always ready to read poem
Minister always ready to read poem JAKARTA: Meuti Hatta Swasono's shaky voice indicated that she was a little nervous when she was on stage reading a poem by legendary poet Chairil Anwar on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 2005 Literary Camp on late Saturday. The state minister for women's empowerment later made a confession, saying that it was her first experience reading a poem.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Smuggled wood apprehended
Smuggled wood apprehended MEDAN, North Sumatra: The customs authorities at Belawan port have prevented the smuggling of 1,450 processed woods to Malaysia and apprehended two people suspected of being behind the smuggling attempt. Customs spokesman Edi Kesuma said on Monday that the attempt had been thwarted by a Customs patrol boat in the Malacca Strait. The patrolling officers saw two suspicious vessels and stopped them.
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt assists refugees
Govt assists refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The central government is to provide Rp 11 billion (US$1.1 million) worth of building materials to assist 1,363 families of East Timor refugees who are still living in East Nusa Tenggara. East Nusa Tenggara deputy governor Frans Leburaya said on Monday that the assistance would encourage the refugees, who are still living in Kupang, Timur Tengah Utara and Belu regencies, to leave their makeshift camps and improve their lives.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
South African gets life
South African gets life DENPASAR, Bali: South African national Martin Christopher Akujobi was sentenced to life in prison by a Denpasar court on Monday for producing and selling heroin. "The defendant is ordered to remain in prison for the remainder of his life," presiding judge Linton Sirait said. Prosecutor Wayan Armeini had been seeking the death penalty for Akujobi.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Canberra, Dili resume tough resource negotiations
Canberra, Dili resume tough resource negotiations Australia and East Timor resume negotiations Tuesday on sharing billions of dollars in oil and gas reserves under the Timor Sea, with Canberra battling accusations it is bullying its tiny, poverty-stricken neighbor to seize the lion's share of the resources.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Auto industry told to upgrade
Auto industry told to upgrade The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over the past five years the local automotive industry has grown fast, and this is expected to prompt industry players to start focusing on their ability to fully design and engineer motorcycles by 2009, as well as increase the use of local content in cars.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian hackers attacking Malaysian web sites: Watchdog
Indonesian hackers attacking Malaysian web sites: Watchdog Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Hundreds of Malaysian Web sites were hacked into and defaced this year, evidently by Indonesians upset over a territorial spat between the neighboring countries, an Internet watchdog said.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah falls, inflation may reach 8.8%
Rupiah falls, inflation may reach 8.8% Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah slumped to a three-year low on Monday following reports that full-year inflation could skyrocket to 8.8 percent, shaking an already nervous market and causing panic U.S. dollar buying in the corporate sector. The rupiah fell to its lowest level since April 2002, closing at Rp 9,750 from Rp 9,670 on Thursday. The market was closed on Friday for a public holiday.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ravalomanana feels at home in Bogor
Ravalomanana feels at home in Bogor Madagascar President Marc Ravalomanana holds a child in Situgede village, Bogor, West Java. The president, who held a direct dialog with local villagers and observed farmers hard at work, expressed his happiness upon seeing the rice fields, which he said looked very fertile. "I feel as if I am in my own country," said Ravalomanana, who came to Indonesia for the two-day Asian-African Summit that ended on Saturday.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Musim Mas expands oleochemical project
Musim Mas expands oleochemical project PT Musim Mas, an integrated palm oil producer, has embarked on an expansion of its oleochemical plant near the North Sumatra port of Belawan that will increase its annual production capacity to 357,000 metric tons of fatty alcohol, medium-chain triglycerides, oleic acid, glycerine, fatty acids and high-quality soap.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Dewa has done nothing to insult Islam'
'Dewa has done nothing to insult Islam' Popular rock group Dewa was reported to the city police on Monday by a number of Muslim organizations, led by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI), for using the word Allah in Arabic script on the cover of its album Laskar Cinta (Soldier of Love). The organizations accuse Dewa of blasphemy and have demanded a public apology. The Jakarta Post interviewed residents here on Monday for their take on the issue.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
GAM wants end to conflict
GAM wants end to conflict I would like to correct some errors in Santoso's article on April 20 on the current rounds of peace talks between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government. Santoso implies there is no acceptance of a cease-fire. Indeed, an end to the conflict is the principle aim of the negotiations.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, China fail to agree on fighting illegal logging
RI, China fail to agree on fighting illegal logging Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and China have failed to seal a key agreement in a ministerial level meeting to fight against the trade of illegal forestry products due to "a widely different perception". Indonesian Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban pointed to China's concept on illegal trade in which the country's regulation stipulates that all commodities entering China were deemed legal.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
FOR SPOTLIGHT --- TUESDAY, APRIL 26
FOR SPOTLIGHT --- TUESDAY, APRIL 26 PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION: The London School of Public Relations (LSPR) director Prita Kemal Gani (left) hands a plaque of appreciation to Lowe Indonesia's technical advisor Eleanor Modesto, witnessed by LSPR's Public Relations Studies Department' associate dean Victor Siburian. Modesto spoke at the eighth book discussion on "Total Exposure" held at the Kinokuniya Bookstore on April 19.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, April 27, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
History will judge Asian-African Summit
History will judge Asian-African Summit Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Bandung Fifty years ago, within these walls, the first generation of leaders of the two great continents of Asia and Africa came together and held the first Asian-African Conference. Here they carried out a truly heroic deed; they gave voice to the voiceless. Through them spoke the hundreds of millions who populated Asia and Africa, and who had, until then, languished in silence.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia debt markets turn to Malaysia's Tenaga
Asia debt markets turn to Malaysia's Tenaga Dow Jones Singapore The Asian debt markets are this week turning their eyes to Tenaga Nasional Bhd., Malaysia's national power utility, as a gauge of sentiment toward international bonds. "I wouldn't be surprised if we see other issuers check the market this week. The market's looking a bit better but it's still very tentative," said one syndicate banker.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
When was Munir poisoned?
When was Munir poisoned? So far we have been focusing on the search for perpetrators of the poisoning of rights campaigner Munir, with less attention paid to the exact time when arsenic entered the victim's body. Based on one chemical textbook I read, the toxic dose of arsenic is 100 milligrams. Taken as a drink, arsenic produces poisoning symptoms after 30 to 60 minutes, and as food after 12 hours.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI denies deal over warships withdrawal
TNI denies deal over warships withdrawal Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) denied on Monday reports saying it had reduced its naval presence in a maritime area of Ambalat that has been at the center of dispute with Malaysia. TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said he had no knowledge of a deal with Malaysia to limit the presence of warships in the area to one each.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
No follow-up on TV complaints
No follow-up on TV complaints The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For parents nowadays, watching TV can be as stressful as struggling through the traffic during peak hours. "I constantly worry when watching TV with my son," Asterbita, a 29-year-old mother, said, complaining how acts of sex and violence heavily color television shows at hours when children were still awake. The young mother is not alone.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mohamad Iqbal gives tsunami victims a face
Mohamad Iqbal gives tsunami victims a face Christina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta A hundred thirty-thousand dead, 40,000 missing, half a million homeless -- the tsunami in Aceh produced such unimaginable numbers of victims that many remain anonymous; part of an inconceivable statistic. And despite all the coverage, it was seldom that TV pictures of the horror, advertisement-style packages with emotional music, delved into the personal tragedies.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
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IMF must be held accountable Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta 2. KAA -- Asia and Africa: What comes after confrontation? 1 X 30 Asia and Africa: What comes next? Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok 3. Star -- Indon media attacks on Malaysia should be checked 1 x 30 The media bashing of Malaysia V.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Corruption case ruins KPU's image
Corruption case ruins KPU's image Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the walls around the alleged massive corruption in the General Elections Commission (KPU) starting to crack wider open, the commission is on the verge of losing the celebrated public trust it once proudly vaunted.