Archive: 30 April 2005
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Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Replanting the mangroves along Indonesia's coasts
Replanting the mangroves along Indonesia's coastsSukristijono Sukardjo, Jakarta The long-neglected mangrove coastal areas of Indonesia are once again in the news, although thankfully not because of any natural disaster, but due to the announcement of plans to redevelop a mangrove belt along the...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Unocal's profit rises on higher prices
Unocal's profit rises on higher pricesRobin Saponar, Bloomberg, Chicago Unocal Corp., a U.S. oil company that ChevronTexaco Corp. is buying, said first-quarter profit rose 69 percent on higher gas and oil prices and production.Net income rose to US$454 million, or $1.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Littoral states want forum to discuss Malacca security
Littoral states want forum to discuss Malacca securityAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Foreign Ministers of Southeast Asia's three littoral states -- Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore -- are planning on holding a ministerial forum to discuss security matters in the Strait of Malacca.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
KL defends move on Myanmar motion
KL defends move on Myanmar motionAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Friday defended the blocking of a parliamentary motion seeking to deny Myanmar the ASEAN chairmanship next year unless it implements democratic reforms.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Through the INA, the Indonesia-Netherlands-Belgium Association
Through the INA, the Indonesia-Netherlands-Belgium Association in Jakarta, over 200 Dutch and Belgian companies in Indonesia vowed to support the Acehnese victims in the most practical sense. INA and the company PA Asia are working hard on the preparations of a so-called Community Home in Lampaya.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Garuda suffers Rp 139b operational loss in Q1
Garuda suffers Rp 139b operational loss in Q1The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citing soaring fuel expenses and tougher competition in the industry, national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia reported on Friday a whopping first quarter operational loss, almost twice the amount posted in the same period a year...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Indonesia and International standing
Indonesia and International standing Indonesia has just completed its job as the host of the historical Asian-African summit with more than 80 delegations from the two gigantic continents attending and celebrating the golden jubilee of the first summit conducted in 1955.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Earthquake rocks Sinabang
Earthquake rocks SinabangApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan An earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale shook the area around Sinabang island in North Sumatra on Thursday night, causing panic among residents of the island.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Permata's Q1 net profit rises by 3%
Permata's Q1 net profit rises by 3% JAKARTA: The seventh largest domestic lender Bank Permata booked a 3.56 percent increase in net profit in the first three months of 2005 on higher interest income and loan expansion.The bank posted an unaudited net income of Rp 131 billion (US$13.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Santika to manage Ambarrukmo hotel
Santika to manage Ambarrukmo hotel YOGYAKARTA: PT Grahawita Santika, the managing company of Santika hotel chain, is to manage the newly renovated Ambarrukmo Palace Hotel under the name Graha Santika Ambarrukmo Hotel.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Hundreds lured by phony voucher business
Hundreds lured by phony voucher businessAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hundreds of people, lured by the promise of fast money, have been swindled out of money in a scam involving the sale of fake vouchers.City police said on Friday they had arrested M.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Tugu Muda replica made of garbage
Tugu Muda replica made of garbage SEMARANG: Students grouped under the Student Nature Lovers of Semarang State University have created a replica of the renowned Tugu Muda, the city's landmark, from garbage in protest over improper management of waste.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Sampoerna's profit up, Gudang Garam's down
Sampoerna's profit up, Gudang Garam's downAgencies, Jakarta The country's cigarette producer PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna said on Friday that its first-quarter net profit rose 32 percent to Rp 753 billion from Rp 569 billion a year earlier due to an increase in sales.Sales rose 24 percent to Rp 4.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Police link Poso blasts with deadly Mamasa riot
Police link Poso blasts with deadly Mamasa riotRuslan Sangadji and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Poso/Jakarta The latest two bombing incidents in Poso, Central Sulawesi, may have been linked with Sunday's attack in neighboring West Sulawesi province, which killed at least four people, police...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 29, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 29, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Previous Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Govt policies
Govt policies killing tourism In his letter On shop-house hotels in Batam in The Jakarta Post, April 18) Yohannes Yansen blames Batam's low hotel occupancy on a downturn in the island's economy.The problem is not exclusive to Batam.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Invitro fertilized babies play together in reunion
Invitro fertilized babies play together in reunionSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Saturday morning last week was a special moment for the Yogyakarta-based Dr. Sardjito Hospital's infertility clinic, Permata Hati.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
The economics of direct local elections
The economics of direct local electionsAwan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro, Jakarta We will soon witness direct regional elections -- mayors, regents and governors -- in many regions throughout the country. After directly electing their president and vice president last year, Indonesian voters now will...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Stewardess quizzed over Munir's death
Stewardess quizzed over Munir's death JAKARTA: Police investigators questioned on Friday another Garuda stewardess in connection with the poisoning death of human rights activist Munir aboard a Garuda flight from Jakarta to Amsterdam almost eight months ago.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Armed men break into Polish consul's house
Armed men break into Polish consul's houseYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Posing as local administration employees, five robbers got away with jewelry and a luxury car from the residence of the Polish honorary consul on Friday.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Anti-logging operations extended
Anti-logging operations extended JAYAPURA: Massive anti-illegal logging operations in Papua, which were earlier set to wind down on May 6, will be extended to June 7, a senior police officer said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornographyFrom Media IndonesiaThe sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern.Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
~CD:
~CD: Dewa must bow to Islamists From Koran TempoA number of Islamic organizations have reported the Dewa pop rock band to the Jakarta police for failing to change the group's newest album cover, which bears a logo resembling the word Allah.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Rupiah ends up on Bank Indonesia Intervention
Rupiah ends up on Bank Indonesia InterventionDow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah closed slightly higher on Friday as Bank Indonesia reportedly unloaded dollars to prop up the local unit, dealers said.The dollar closed at Rp 9,560, down from its close on Thursday at Rp 9,570.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Teaching human rights at schools?
Teaching human rights at schools?Alpha Amirrachman Jakarta During my time as a teacher at some informal education institutions, I found the students to be relaxed in their expression of ideas. Jokes that mocked the New Order regime were carefully timed during discussions, making us chuckle.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Water firm reports illegal connections
Water firm reports illegal connections JAKARTA: Tapped water operator PT Thames Pam Jaya unveiled on Friday that it has since January 2005 uncovered over 600 illegal connections in 13 areas in North and East Jakarta municipalities.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Scholars call for zero tolerance of arrogant officials
Scholars call for zero tolerance of arrogant officialsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State officials need to control their behavior and show emotional maturity as it reflects upon their competence to carry out their jobs, scholars say.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Indonesia's Aston wins under-8s at junior chess championship
Indonesia's Aston wins under-8s at junior chess championshipBrian Church Associated Press/Athens The first world school chess championships ended Thursday with top prizes split between host Greece, Indonesia, Poland, Romania and Russia.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
~Tsunami - 125 days after
~Tsunami - 125 days after Message from Minister for Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Agnes van Ardenne-van der Hoeven In Indonesia, on the streets of Banda Aceh, the impact of the tsunami is still being felt. Children are still crying because their parents died.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Javanese culture barrier to democracy, say observers
Javanese culture barrier to democracy, say observersTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The dominant non-confrontational nature of Javanese culture is responsible for the failure of democracy in Indonesia, as it does not encourage people to speak out or be open to criticism, observers say.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Visa reports 188.6 percent growth in debit cards
Visa reports 188.6 percent growth in debit cardsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Visa International recorded 188.6 percent growth in debit card subscribers in Indonesia last year, with the number of subscribers rising to 6,756,000 from about 3.6 million in 2003.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Globalization creates opportunities for many domestic companies
Globalization creates opportunities for many domestic companiesMichael Nicholas, Jakarta Changes in the business environment have made it easier for small and medium sized companies from countries such as Indonesia to access international business opportunities in a way never before possible.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
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Replanting the mangroves along Indonesia's coasts Sukristijono Sukardjo Jakarta2. Mike -- Global opportunities growing for Indonesian companies 2 x 30 Globalization creates opportunities for many astute domestic companies Michael Nicholas Jakarta
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
'Teh Poci' close to the heart of Tegal people
'Teh Poci' close to the heart of Tegal peopleBambang M, Contributor/Tegal, Central Java Spending an evening in Tegal, Central Java, would not be complete without sipping a cup of teh poci or tea served piping hot in an earthenware pot locally known as poci.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
BII posts decline in 1st Qtr profit
BII posts decline in 1st Qtr profit JAKARTA: Publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) posted a 2.2 percent decline of unaudited net profit in the three months ending March 31 to Rp 221 billion (US$23.1 million) from Rp 225 billion booked last year on lower interest income.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Sutan prepares to sue Chris John
Sutan prepares to sue Chris JohnMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Surrounded by a posse of attorneys, sports officials and members of the media, boxing champion Chris John came face to face with former trainer Sutan Rambing on Friday in a last-ditch effort to end their acrimonious dispute.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Asian FTA negotiations
Asian FTA negotiations Japan is about to begin talks with ASEAN as a whole, including Vietnam and four other countries with which Japan has not yet had bilateral talks.Japan and Indonesia have already agreed to begin trade negotiations separately.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
European Union to observe 'Europe Month 2005' in RI
European Union to observe 'Europe Month 2005' in RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta From May 1 through until June 1, the European Union (EU) -- the world's richest regional organization -- and its 25 member countries will organize a series of events in Indonesia, under the banner of "Europe Month 2005" to...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Govt eyes incentives from gas fields
Govt eyes incentives from gas fieldsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a bid to increase gas output and secure domestic supply, the government is planning to draft another incentive package to lure investors to exploit the country's marginal gas fields.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Indonesian fisherman dies in Darwin custody
Indonesian fisherman dies in Darwin custodyDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Sydney, Australia An Indonesian fisherman charged with poaching has died while in custody on a boat in Darwin, Northern Territory police said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
On Helsinki's Aceh talks
On Helsinki's Aceh talks Dr. Damien Kingsbury (The Jakarta Post, April, 26) refers to the issues of monitoring and political participation in my article on the third round of Aceh talks (From Aceh to Helsinki, April, 20).
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Bird flu may spread in Samarinda
Bird flu may spread in Samarinda SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Poultry breeders have to be more vigilant over possible outbreaks of bird flu, a senior official has warned.The warning was issued after 30 chickens were found dead recently in Sidomulya subdistrict, Samarinda.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
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D; *Activists doubt Susilo's antigraft drive Page 2 *Javanese culture barrier to democracy Page 4 *Way Kambas National Park on the brink of ruin Page 5 *Replanting mangroves along Indonesia's coasts Page 6 *KPUD unable to explain expenses Page 8 *Men's and Women's team Jakarta 46 BNI reach final...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
As a tribute to the Dutch Royal family, orange is the Dutch
As a tribute to the Dutch Royal family, orange is the Dutch national color and is particularly manifest during sport competitions. Caption Untuk Foto Tsunami Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs Ben Bot (left) during his visit to Banda Aceh
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Expert opposes soccer field conversion
Expert opposes soccer field conversionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Jakarta administration moves forward with plans to convert a historic soccer field in Menteng, Central Jakarta, some observers have questioned whether this will help create a "healthy environment" in the city.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Singapore suggests easing ban on Malaysian newspapers
Singapore suggests easing ban on Malaysian newspapersReuters, Singapore Lee Kuan Yew, the founder of modern Singapore, suggested that Malaysia and Singapore ease a three-decade old ban on each other's newspapers.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Revitalizing the spirit of Ki Hajar Dewantara
Revitalizing the spirit of Ki Hajar DewantaraMateus Yumarnamto Surabaya Indonesians annually celebrate National Education Day on May 2. What we know about the day is that students partake in the flag ceremony, educational institutions have seminars on education and the mass media does special...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
1. MANDIRI: 2 x 16
1. MANDIRI: 2 x 16 Family firm debtor at Mandiri: Kalla or VP admits family firm debtor at Bank Mandiri 2. THEO: 2 x 16 Govt to replace Theo as BKPM chief 3. DOCTORS: 1 X 32 Independent medical council formed 4. POLAND: 2 X 18 Armed men break into Polish consul's house
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Indovision responds
Indovision responds With regard to the letter from Michael Beer titled Indovision does not care (The Jakarta Post, April 26), we would like to clarify as follows.Emails and SMS are the most cost-efficient means of communication (also the best communication inventions in our lifetime), thus we are...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
VP admits family firm debtor at Bank Mandiri
VP admits family firm debtor at Bank MandiriRendi A. Witular and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla acknowledged that a cement company owned by his nephew, PT Semen Bosowa, was a debtor at giant Bank Mandiri, but insisted the company would have no problem...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 29
Rupiah Rates April 29 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,832.45 7,051.93 7,480.88 7,403.36 Brunei dollar 1 6,116.38 5,505.65 5,841.84 5,780.02 Canadian dollar 1 8,043.77 7,243.25 7,682.72 7,604.22 Swiss franc 1 8,461.47 7,618.01 8,081.67 7,997.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Rupiah Ends Up On Reported Ctlr Bk Intervention
Rupiah Ends Up On Reported Ctlr Bk Intervention JP/14/Market Rupiah Ends Up On Reported Ctlr Bk Intervention Dow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah closed slightly higher on Friday as Bank Indonesia reportedly unloaded dollars to prop up the local unit, dealers said.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Down with smugglers!
Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Abolish democracy
Abolish democracy in RI, too costlyFrom Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds.The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
1. Tumiun -- 3x16
1. Tumiun -- 3x16 Scholars call for zero tolerance of arrogant officials 2. Africa -- 1x30 African sentenced to life for drugs 3. Graft --- 2x24 Faith lacking in Susilo's anticorruption campaign 4. Menteng - 1x32 Expert opposes soccer field conversion 5.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
KPUD unable to explain expenses
KPUD unable to explain expensesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Officials from the Jakarta provincial Elections Commission (KPUD) were unable on Friday to justify expenses in their Rp 168.6 billion (US$17.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Villareal reports newspaper
Villareal reports newspaperAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta American lobbyist Michael A. Villareal filed a police report against The Asian Wall Street Journal on Friday, claiming the daily defamed him in a story that appeared in its April 5 edition.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
UN extends presence in East Timor
UN extends presence in East Timor UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations announced on Thursday it would stay in East Timor for another year, under a new political mission that would significantly reduce the UN troop presence there.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
1. Women (3x18)
1. Women (3x18) Women's role in politics remains marginal: Activists 2. Book (2x23) Javanese culture barrier to democracy, say observers 3. Drug (2x25) Antidrug campaign 'should be fun'
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Sleman to hold Jathilan festival
Sleman to hold Jathilan festival YOGYAKARTA: In an effort to preserve and develop traditional performances, the government of Sleman regency is to hold a Jathilan festival at Kaliurang holiday resort on May 1, May 5, and May 8.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Japan awards RI citizens
Japan awards RI citizens JAKARTA: The government of Japan has awarded two Indonesians, both former state officials, for their contribution to developing the relationship between the two countries.Enoch Amangku, a special assistant to President Sukarno between 1961-1963, and Muhammad Hasan Rahaya,...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Teaching human rights at schools?
Teaching human rights at schools?Alpha Amirrachman Jakarta During my time as a teacher at some informal education institutions, I found the students to be relaxed in their expression of ideas. Jokes that mocked the New Order regime were carefully timed during discussions, making us chuckle.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Landslide damages seven houses
Landslide damages seven houses JAMBI: Seven houses in Kampung Baru, Sarolangun regency were severely damaged after a landslide hit the area on Thursday. No fatalities were reported. Fearing further landslides, dozens of residents in the area, located some 250 kilometers west of Jambi city, had...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Antidrug campaign 'should be fun'
Antidrug campaign 'should be fun'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.In the case of campaigning against drug abuse, of course, that does not mean following suit and using drugs. Australian non-governmental organization (NGO) Community Solutions Inc.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
No surprises as Jakarta 46 BNI teams into finals
No surprises as Jakarta 46 BNI teams into finalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Heavily favored Jakarta 46 BNI men's and women's teams lifted their games when it mattered on Friday to advance to the finals of the 2005 Sampoerna Hijau Proliga volleyball tournament.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
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The economics of direct local elections Awan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro Jakarta2. Dyer -- Hitler anniversary 2 x 21 Hitler anniversary and warning on absolute evil Gwynne Dyer London 3. Pro29 -- Giving till it heals 2 x 21 Rich countries should do more to fight poverty Jeffrey D.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Women's political role still 'marginal'
Women's political role still 'marginal'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After 10 years of implementing the declaration of the United Nations conference of women in Beijing, most Asian countries including Indonesia have yet to meet the mandates, particularly in increasing the numbers of women in...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
1. Ties (45) -- 48 pts 4cols 2line (2x26)
1. Ties (45) -- 48 pts 4cols 2line (2x26) Koizumi pushes strategic ties with India amid rift with China 2. Media (40) -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21)S'pore suggests easing ban on Malaysian papers 3. Boxing (45) -- 36pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Sutan prepares to sue Chris John 4.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
JP/5/POOR
JP/5/POORDeath awaits poor refugees in AmbonM. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/Ambon It has been almost a week since two-year-old Salfiah Lussy died at a shelter for displaced people in Ambon because her parents could not afford to take her to the hospital.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
'The design is artistic, nothing more'
'The design is artistic, nothing more' Rock band Dewa was reported to the city police by a number of Muslim organizations led by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) last Monday for using the Arabic word for Allah on the cover of its Laskar Cinta (Soldier of Love) album.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
'USNS Mercy' winds up operations
'USNS Mercy' winds up operations JAKARTA: The U.S. Navy Hospital ship USNS Mercy will depart Nias waters on Saturday, concluding 25 days of humanitarian assistance to victims of the earthquake on the island, according to a release by the U.S. Embassy made available to the media on Friday.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
RI woman held for baby's death
RI woman held for baby's death MALAYSIA: A young Indonesian woman was arrested in Malaysia for allegedly beating her 15-month-old baby to death, the Star newspaper reported on Friday.The 24-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday after her husband, a Malaysian security guard, found the baby dead in...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Way Kambas National Park on the brink of ruin
Way Kambas National Park on the brink of ruinOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Famous for its elephant training school, the Way Kambas National Park in East Lampung is deteriorating, with more than 60 percent of the park being pillaged of its trees and thousands of hectares turned...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Indian food attracts wider market
Indian food attracts wider marketEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThanks partly to Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and other Bollywood people, all things Indian are gaining popularity here, including its spicy and pungent cuisine.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Leading music magazine set to conquer local market
Leading music magazine set to conquer local marketJP/17/STONE Leading rock music magazine set to go native M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the early 1950s, blues singer Muddy Waters composed an influential song, a rework of the Delta standard Catfish Blues, titled Rollin' Stone, a...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Human trafficking on the rise in East Java
Human trafficking on the rise in East JavaIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Madura Eyes glistening with tears, Lina (not her real name) slowly, painfully recalled for her visitor the horrors she had suffered in Batam, where the 13-year-old Madura native had been offered a job as a shopkeeper but...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Quality in Teaching -- Who is Responsible?
Quality in Teaching -- Who is Responsible?Andrew Vivian Surabaya A recent article in this newspaper about the quality of expatriate teachers in Indonesian schools raised some important issues, and some serious concerns, about the employment of foreign teachers in Indonesia.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Malaysian PM defends blocking of anti-Myanmar motion in
Malaysian PM defends blocking of anti-Myanmar motion in parliament Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Friday defended the blocking of a parliamentary motion seeking to deny Myanmar the ASEAN chairmanship next year unless it implements democratic...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
A long-standing commitment to Tsunami victims
A long-standing commitment to Tsunami victims The Netherlands will make 200 million euros available for reconstruction aid for the Tsunami victims. In the next five years Indonesia and Sri Lanka, both long-standing development partners of the Netherlands, will receive extra support to deal with the...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
PT PLN threatens to cut power in Ambon schools
PT PLN threatens to cut power in Ambon schoolsM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon State electricity company PT PLN threatened on Friday to cut electricity to 27 schools in Ambon city as the schools had not paid the bills for a number of years.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Simons Says: The 'sweet science' soured again by big body blow
Simons Says: The 'sweet science' soured again by big body blow Greetings sports fans! This is the inaugural edition of Simons Says, with our opening column dedicated to boxing after the recent world featherweight title fight between home fave and WBA belt holder Chris John and former champ American...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Asia must wrest Cup berths from Europe, outgoing AFC chief says
Asia must wrest Cup berths from Europe, outgoing AFC chief saysReuters, Kuala Lumpur Asia should aim to take away World Cup places from Europe in a push to improve the continent's standards, outgoing Asian Football Confederation (AFC) general secretary Peter Velappan said on Friday.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
South African sentenced to life for drugs
South African sentenced to life for drugsAgencies, Denpasar, Bali The Denpasar District Court sentenced a South African man to life imprisonment on Friday for smuggling heroin into Bali. John Gabrielle, 37, was found guilty of smuggling and trafficking heroin.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Poor villages given access to market
Poor villages given access to market YOGYAKARTA: Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Aburizal Bakrie signed on Thursday night a Memorandum of Understanding with eight state university rectors for a network to build infrastructure in poor villages.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
TV Program: Monday, May 2, 2005
TV Program: Monday, May 2, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:00 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:30 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English News...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Faith lacking in Susilo's anticorruption campaign
Faith lacking in Susilo's anticorruption campaignTony Hotland and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's introduction of concrete antigraft measures at state institutions will have little impact unless law enforcement institutions are reformed and his...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Sutan tells Chris John he will see him in court
Sutan tells Chris John he will see him in courtMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Surrounded by a posse of attorneys, sports officials and members of the media, boxing champion Chris John came face to face with former trainer Sutan Rambing on Friday in a last-ditch effort to end their acrimonious...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 30, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 30, 2005Exhibitions* Fine Arts Ke-semut-an by Beny Dewo, at Parkir Space, Jl. Prawirotaman 2, until May 18. * Fine Arts Omong Kosong, at Cemeti Art House Jl. Patehan Tengah 37 (Tel.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Expert opposes conversion of Menteng soccer field
Expert opposes conversion of Menteng soccer fieldThe Jakarta Post JakartaAs the Jakarta administration moves forward with plans to convert a historic soccer field in Menteng, Central Jakarta, some observers have questioned whether this will help create a "healthy environment" in the city.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
War on corruption
War on corruptionFrom Bisnis Indonesia Some believe that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) set up General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W. Kusumah, which led to his arrest on charges of bribery.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Govt to replace Theo as BKPM chairman
Govt to replace Theo as BKPM chairmanRendi A. Witoelar and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government will replace Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chief Theo Toemion due to his poor performance, but says the decision has no connection with his alleged assault on foreign residents of...
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Independent medical council formed
Independent medical council formedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hopes are high that patients will now receive a satisfactory response to malpractice complaints, as an independent medical council has been established to address such charges.
Sat, 30 Apr 2005
Former Syariah staff reported to police
Former Syariah staff reported to police JAKARTA: Ananto Nugroho, an employee of Bank Mandiri Syariah, filed a police report on Friday against former company branch pawn unit head Trigianto for allegedly embezzling billions of rupiah and customer collateral.Ananto said from Feb.