Archive: 16 May 2005
84 articles found
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
* Experts differ over criminality of insulting head of state
* Experts differ over criminality of insulting head of state Page 2 * Muslim-Christian pairings contest Poso election Page 4 * Antiterror center raises profile of RI police Page 5 * Jakarta is smaller than it should be Page 7 * Japanese school reaches out to local people Page 9 * Bill puts pressure on Iran govt's nuclear program Page 11 * Lack of positive leads casts shadow over stocks, rupiah Page 13 * Jazz, classical music hits the airwaves on 'CNJ' Page 19
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Psychologists warn parents to heed dangers of childhood suicide
Psychologists warn parents to heed dangers of childhood suicide Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With three students -- one barely six years old -- committing suicide within the last five weeks, psychologists have called on parents and teachers to pay more attention to their children. The nation was shocked on April 7 when Bunyamin, 17, a high school student in Adiwerna district in Tegal regency hung himself, apparently disturbed by his parents inability to pay his school fees.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
51 gas stations fiddle meters to pump up profits
51 gas stations fiddle meters to pump up profits Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A total of 51 gas stations across Greater Jakarta have been found to have tampered with their pump meters, prompting state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina to either suspend gasoline supplies or shut down their operations. The 51 gas stations include establishments located on Jl.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Antiterrorism center raises profile of Indonesian police
Antiterrorism center raises profile of Indonesian police Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang A bus packed with passengers passes by quickly on an empty street. It seems that everything is normal from the outside. However, inside the bus the passengers are being held hostage by a group of heavily armed terrorists. Suddenly, a car moves swiftly to overtake the bus.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fujitsu to launch PRIMEQUEST
Fujitsu to launch PRIMEQUEST The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Fujitsu Systems Indonesia (FSI), the local affiliation of Japanese IT giant Fujitsu Limited, will launch new high-end internet servers, or PRIMEQUESTs, on the Indonesian market in June. "The products will provide mainframe-like data-centers on a standard open Intel platform," said Masaya Nakahara, who is in charge of marketing Fujitsu products for countries in Southeast Asia.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lowly Kalila stuns Malang Avian Bima
Lowly Kalila stuns Malang Avian Bima Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kalila, playing with nothing to lose as a league also-ran, surprised an overconfident Malang Avian Bima Sakti with a 56-45 victory on Saturday in the seventh series of the A Mild Indonesian Basketball League 2005. Both teams played fast and loose throughout the game, making for an entertaining contest.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Website, ini untuk tanggal 16 May, halaman 21
Website, ini untuk tanggal 16 May, halaman 21 Dea gets a shot in the arm in U.S. collegiate career Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta National tennis' loss was the University of Washington's gain when Dea Sumantri accepted a full scholarship to its tennis program three years ago. Currently the 18th ranked women's singles player in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Bandung-born player has been ranked as high as fifth and was twice an All- American in singles.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nokia sets specifications
Nokia sets specifications to enable TV on cell phones Nokia Corp. will release technical details about its mobile TV system to help service providers offer customers the possibility of watching television on their handsets, with commercial TV services expected to begin in 2006.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Women stall review of marriage law
Women stall review of marriage law The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What could be more ironic than being opposed by fellow women when one intends to defend women's rights in matrimony? "May God lead her to the right path," scholar Nabilah Lubis said referring to Siti Musdah Mulia, the leader of the Ministry of Religious Affairs' committee on gender mainstreaming, which produced a white paper on the revision of the Islamic Law Code, as if Musdah had been what Muslims refer to as "misled".
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Separatist flags raised in Ambon
Separatist flags raised in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: The commemoration of the death of Maluku-born national hero Pattimura was marred by the hoisting of four South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist flags at two locations on Sunday. Local residents found the flags at about 7 a.m. local time in Passo Village in Teluk Ambon Baguala subdistrict and in Waitatiri area, both in Central Maluku regency. Police suspected that the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) was behind the flag raising.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Correction to article
Correction to article Regarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article. Referring to the 13th paragraph of the article, not all of section 299 of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 was declared invalid. Only section 299(1)(d)(ii) of the Act was declared invalid. I stated that in the draft of the article.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN Women's club enjoy some fun in the sun
ASEAN Women's club enjoy some fun in the sun Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Clad in sports gear and large sun visors to keep the sun off their skin, dozens of women got together at the Malaysian Embassy compound in South Jakarta on Saturday morning, for a day full of socializing and friendly sporting competitions.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang residents upset over racing
Tangerang residents upset over racing TANGERANG: Residents of Tangerang regency complained of illegal street motorcycle races in their neighborhoods and demanded the police stop the activity. "We reported this matter once to the Tangerang City Police but we did not receive a response," Suratno, 39, who lives on Jl. Beringin Raya in the Karawaci state housing complex, said over the weekend. Jl.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia project to meet pulp demand moving slowly
Indonesia project to meet pulp demand moving slowly Prime Gracia Sarmiento, Dow Jones/Singapore The Indonesian government's plan to accelerate the development of industrial tree plantations can help meet the rising demand for pulp and paper if the program is undertaken in a time-bound manner and without encroaching on existing rain forest areas.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lack of positive leads casts shadow over stocks, rupiah
Lack of positive leads casts shadow over stocks, rupiah Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lack of positive leads is expected to sustain the local market's recent bearish mood, with a fair chance for further dips on profit taking, an analyst said. Unsatisfying first quarter turnover at several bellwether companies, coupled with the recent weakening of regional bourses, will likely drag down share prices across the board, market analyst Adrian Rusmana of BNI Securities said on Saturday.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Protest -- 1x30
1. Protest -- 1x30 Law on 'insulting' rulers attacked 2. Maid ----- 2x21 S'pore a 'killing field' for RI migrant workers: Study 3. Newmont -- 1x28 Govt under fire over Newmont case 4. May ------ 1x35 The May riots: Remembering the terror
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dea gets a shot in the arm in U.S. collegiate career
Dea gets a shot in the arm in U.S. collegiate career Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National tennis' loss was the University of Washington's gain when Dea Sumantri accepted a full scholarship to its tennis program three years ago. Currently the 18th ranked women's singles player in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the Bandung-born player has been ranked as high as fifth and was twice an All- American in singles.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japanese create friendly police to win residents' hearts
Japanese create friendly police to win residents' hearts Wahyuana and Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Bekasi Police officers everywhere should bring with them a sense of security -- especially when the uniformed personnel better understand their own slogan, "to protect and to serve." In Bekasi, residents say police officers are no longer a sinister lot compared to the general impression of officers in this country.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lessons to be learned from China
Lessons to be learned from China B. Nicodemus, Brussels "Get the knowledge, even from China". The question is, "What can we learn from China?". As China is becoming a major player in the world economy, the question can be slightly rephrased: "What does China teach in economy?" One of my colleagues argues that Indonesia should learn a lot from China, from their economic textbooks if necessary. He might be right.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
C. Jakarta moves street vendors
C. Jakarta moves street vendors JAKARTA: In an effort to clean up Central Jakarta, the municipality administration plans to relocate street vendors to three new locations. Mayor Muhayat said the new sites would be at Cempaka Sari, Johar Baru and a vacant plot of land next to the Senen bus terminal.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Muslim-Christian pairings to contest poll
Muslim-Christian pairings to contest poll Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Poso, Central Sulawesi In a bid to create a more enduring peace between Muslims and Christians in the conflict-prone Central Sulawesi regency of Poso, each party contesting the upcoming direct election for regent and deputy regent has proposed candidates who represent the two religions. Dede K.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
CLS Good Day has a bad one in close contest
CLS Good Day has a bad one in close contest Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a stunning upset of defending champions Satria Muda Britama on Friday, CLS Good Day was brought back to earth with a 51-54 defeat by Indonesia Muda Panasonic Telkomsel on Sunday in the seventh series of the A Mild Indonesian Basketball League 2005.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
The May riots: Remembering the terror
The May riots: Remembering the terror Tiarma Siboro and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of human rights activists and victims have published a book aimed at remembering the victims and recalling the terror that stalked Jakarta during the 1998 May riots, one of the most traumatic of the long list of events that have colored Indonesia's history since independence.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami survivors lack clean water
Tsunami survivors lack clean water Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh People arrive in droves at the clean water facility in Simpang Lima every afternoon. Several cars, be they jalopies or swank cars, park at the site in the downtown Banda Aceh district to obtain free potable water. The facility was established after the Dec. 26 tsunami. People are free to fill an unlimited number of containers to take home. "It's not bad as it's free.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Law on 'insulting' rulers attacked
Law on 'insulting' rulers attacked The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dubbed a country undergoing the transition to democracy, Indonesia still appears unable to make a clean break with the old perceptions that consider the ruler and symbols of the state sacrosanct. Two students are standing trial on charges of insulting the President and Vice President during two separate rallies against the government. They each face jail terms of up to six years.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Golkar outlines plans for local elections
Golkar outlines plans for local elections The Jakarta Post Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla told party members that building a good reputation and offering programs to help the people were crucial to the party's success in upcoming regional elections.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
More children tested for polio
More children tested for polio BOGOR, West Java: Bogor Health Agency is testing feces and urine samples of five children believed to have contracted polio amid the recent outbreak in the country. Agency head Djono Karjoeki said on Sunday that the agency had previously tested three other children and the results were negative. Djono said around 101 health centers in the regency were scheduled to carry out a massive immunization program on March 31.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore a 'killing field' RI migrant workers: Study
S'pore a 'killing field' RI migrant workers: Study The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many Indonesian businessmen wanted for graft find refuge in Singapore, the city state is a place of grief for some Indonesian migrant workers, a study says. The study, which was conducted recently by the Institute for Ecosoc Rights both in Indonesia and Singapore, was inspired by repeated deaths of Indonesian migrant domestic workers in the neighboring country over the last five years.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Atmajaya students hold a 'Bunkasai' people's party
Atmajaya students hold a 'Bunkasai' people's party The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As local band Tokyo Dome rocked the sports hall of the Atmajaya Catholic University with Japanese rock songs on Saturday afternoon, 17-year-old Faradhilla jived along with the melody while trying hard to keep her Japanese-style outfit neat. Faradhilla, along with around 300 youngsters, thronged the annual Bunkasai cultural festival held by the Atmajaya Japanese Cultural Working Group from May 12 to May 14.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN Police attend conference
ASEAN Police attend conference DENPASAR, Bali: Southeast Asian police and experts are gathering in Bali for a five-day conference on terrorism, drug trafficking, human trafficking and transnational crimes, starting on Monday. Host Indonesia has invited delegates from 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member countries and observers from 10 countries to the event, which is expected to be opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. National Police Deputy Chief Gen.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police question fire witnesses
Police question fire witnesses JAKARTA: Police said on Sunday that they were currently questioning several witnesses of a fire that killed five people and burned down 34 houses in Kali Anyar, Tambora, West Jakarta early on Saturday. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said that police officers had not yet determined the cause and the source of the fire or whether or not it was an act of arson. "We know the fire came from a rented house in the area. We have questioned the owner.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japanese school reaches out to local people
Japanese school reaches out to local people Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Strolling into the Jakarta Japanese School (JJS) complex in Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang, one immediately feels welcome thanks to its friendly atmosphere. While the security arrangements are tight, as is typical of most international schools in the capital, the security guards treat guests with respect, while dutifully checking the identity of each one.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
In search of Poso blast perpetrators
In search of Poso blast perpetrators Ruslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post/Palu The religiously segregated town of Poso has been relatively peaceful and calm during the past six months. Local residents are uninhibited in carrying out their daily activities. Two disparate communities, the Muslims and Christians of Poso who were previously involved in full-frontal conflict, have started to intermingle.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fees and graft at Priok
Fees and graft at Priok I read with interest your two articles published on May 9 and May 10 about illegal fees and graft at Tanjung Priok Port (Illegal fees double RI export costs; Congestion, chaos, graft in port). I think your correspondents are far too conservative as regards the charges being levied at Tanjung Priok Port in the form of illegal fees and bribes.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Panama makes effort to lure RI business
Panama makes effort to lure RI business JAKARTA: With its strategic location near the world-famous Panama Canal, Panama, as a tax-free zone, is an attractive place for the Indonesian businesspeople to do business, Panamanian Ambassador to Indonesia Raul Antonio Eskildsen Arias said in Jakarta. "Panama is a small country with just 3.2 million people. I must admit it's not a big market but it's a service as well as shipping hub.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan to stage travel fair in Jakarta
Taiwan to stage travel fair in Jakarta JAKARTA: Taiwan will stage a travel fair in Jakarta on Thursday to promote its image in Indonesia and attract Indonesian tourists, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office's representative in Indonesia, David Lin, said in a statement. "The Taiwan Travel Fair 2005 will be held at the Hotel Shangri-La in Jakarta on Thursday.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Golkar relies on programs, personalities in local elections
Golkar relies on programs, personalities in local elections The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla told party members that building a good reputation and offering programs to help the people were crucial to the party's success in upcoming regional elections.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia chooses CFM engines
AirAsia chooses CFM engines KUALA LUMPUR: AirAsia, the region's top budget carrier, has selected engines made by CFM International to power the 60 Airbus A320 aircraft it has ordered, a report said. The deal for the CFM56-586/P engines, each of which has a catalog price of 36 million ringgit (US$9.47 million), would be signed at the Paris Air Show next month, the Business Times newspaper said on Saturday. But the head of AirAsia on Sunday declined comment on the report. "No comment.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Blending cleanliness and managerial skills
Blending cleanliness and managerial skills Riyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, 58, the newly installed chairman of the Aceh and Nias Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Executing Agency, has only one problem with living in Aceh: he does not enjoy his food.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'The key issue is negotiation'
'The key issue is negotiation' The government has finally issued a regulation on land acquisition in an effort to speed up the construction of major infrastructure projects. However, many say that the new regulation sacrifices the rights of property owners whose land is needed for the projects. The Jakarta Post asked some Jakarta people for their thoughts on the issue. Multaman, 29, works in a firm on Jl. Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Turning back hands of time on windows
Turning back hands of time on windows Zatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.id Question: I download a lot of freeware and install games on my PC. Sometimes the new software causes problems on my Windows XP Professional Edition. Unfortunately, I only have one Pentium 4 PC running at 2.26 GHz, and this is the computer that I use for work and play. If it refuses to start, I can't do my job.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to protect tableware industry
Govt urged to protect tableware industry The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Trade Safeguard Committee (KPPI) announced on Saturday that it had recommended to the government that it take protectionist measures for the local ceramic tableware industry through the imposition of additional tariffs over the next three years on imports. The Committee has recommended that the government place an additional import duty of Rp 1,600 (17 U.S.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PILKADA -- 6 cols 1 line (36 x 1)
1. PILKADA -- 6 cols 1 line (36 x 1) Muslim-Christian pairings to contest poll 2. RADIO -- 3 cols 2 lines (24 x 2) Radio broadcasters set up new group amid challenges 3. GOLKAR -- 3 cols 2 lines (27 x 2) Golkar relies on programs, personalities in local elections 4. EXECUTE -- 3 cols 1 line (27 x 1) Quadruple killer executed 5. MARRY -- 4 cols 1 line (32 x 1) Women stall review of marriage law
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
~FOR Telecommunications Day -- May 17
~FOR Telecommunications Day -- May 17 ;JP;CD; ANPAf..r.. Phones-int'nal-calls International calls: Competition getting tough Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta International callers might have gained some benefits of cheaper overseas rates as PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat) and PT Telkom Tbk (Telkom) engage in a tough battle to grab significant market share, but the public has a legitimate right to expect more benefits from the competition.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Czech stall attract locals
Czech stall attract locals JAKARTA: The Embassy of the Czech Republic participated in the European Education and Cultural Exhibition held in Yogyakarta recently, the embassy said in Jakarta. "Our Czech pavilion at the exhibition was visited by some 2,000 students, lecturers and members of the civil society. Many students are interested in studying at Czech educational institutions," Jiri Vobis, the embassy's counselor who was present at the exhibition, told The Jakarta Post.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/MENTAL
JP/5/MENTAL Aceh faces chronic mental health problems after tsunami Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Thirty-four-year-old Maisarah Muharram M. Noer can still remember when she was brought to a psychiatrist several weeks after the tsunami, screaming her lungs out with an intravenous drip in her arm. "Everything was instantaneous. I thought I had gone insane," she told The Jakarta Post. Maisarah survived the tsunami after successfully fighting the treacherous currents.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta is smaller than it should be
Jakarta is smaller than it should be Robert Kelly, Jakarta By some measures, Jakarta is the fourth-largest city in the world. Traffic congestion, air pollution, over-crowding, crime and rising property prices all attest to its rapid growth, and all are problems the capital's residents have to confront daily. So it might surprise you to learn that Jakarta is actually too small -- 4.3 million people too small. The source of this uncomfortable revelation is a phenomenon called Zipf's Law.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI has vast potential in marine resources
RI has vast potential in marine resources I Ketut Sutika, Antara/Denpasar Indonesia's marine resources could, if developed wisely, increase state revenue and improve the welfare of the people, according to experts. Like an unpolished pearl, the country's marine reserves have not been properly exploited in the country's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) or along its coastal areas.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
China beats RI for fifth Sudirman Cup title
China beats RI for fifth Sudirman Cup title Agencies Beijing China exorcised its demons from two years ago with a 3-0 win over Indonesia on Sunday, taking the Sudirman Cup for the fifth time in nine editions of the world mixed team badminton championships. Winning the title in front of a home crowd for the first time made for sweet revenge for China, who saw its run of four consecutive victories snapped by South Korea in 2003.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGOs back cancellation of forestry concessions
NGOs back cancellation of forestry concessions Syofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/Padang A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGO) has supported the Mentawai regent's decision to revoke 17 licenses for the right to undertake and profit from logging in forests on the Mentawai islands, West Sumatra. According to the NGO coalition, the decision was correct as the felling of forests on the Mentawai islands, all of which are small, would endanger the islands' environments.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
China exacts revenge on Korea to reach Sudirman Cup final
China exacts revenge on Korea to reach Sudirman Cup final Agencies, Beijing Badminton powerhouse China is the strong favorite to lift the prestigious Sudirman Cup for the fifth time on Sunday when it meets Indonesia in the final of the world mixed team championships. The host nation booked its spot in the final with a convincing 3-0 win over South Korea on Saturday at Beijing's Capital Gymnasium following Indonesia's 3-0 sweep of Denmark in the other semifinal.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City to accept advise on busway
City to accept advise on busway Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration said it would use suggestions offered by experts from the New York-based Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP) to improve the busway service. "We take the suggestions they gave us seriously ... some will be applied to our new busway corridors," Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said over the weekend.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minister to ask Middle East for $1b to develop rural infrastructure
Minister to ask Middle East for $1b to develop rural infrastructure The government launched last week a blueprint for the revitalization of the country's underdeveloped agriculture, fisheries and forestry sectors, as part of an effort to help support higher growth and reduce massive unemployment. Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono talked to The Jakarta Post's Rendi A. Witular and Zakki P.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi benefits from friendly police after Japanese help
Bekasi benefits from friendly police after Japanese help Wahyuana and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi Police officers everywhere should bring with them a sense of security -- especially when the uniformed personnel better understand their own slogan, "to protect and to serve." In Bekasi, residents say police officers are no longer a sinister lot compared to the general impression of officers in this country.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students show Chinese proficiency
Students show Chinese proficiency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Temujin Nusantara Iqbal, a first-year student of Maranatha University of Bandung, West Java, quickly pressed the buzzer on his desk every time a juror read out grammatical questions in Mandarin.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students enjoy different atmosphere
Students enjoy different atmosphere Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Japanese School (JJS) in Bintaro, Tangerang, appeared very serene that morning, suggesting that the students were busy studying in their classrooms. Step into the compound and take a glance at the classrooms or pay a visit to the library, you may be surprised to see that everyone, students and teachers alike, are all very relaxed. Neither the teachers nor the students wear uniforms.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japanese school reaches out to local people
Japanese school reaches out to local people Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Strolling into the Jakarta Japanese School (JJS) complex in Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang, one immediately feels welcome thanks to its friendly atmosphere. While the security arrangements are tight, as is typical of most international schools in the capital, the security guards treat guests with respect, while dutifully checking the identity of each one.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
China defeats Indonesia for fifth Sudirman Cup title
China defeats Indonesia for fifth Sudirman Cup title Agencies, Beijing China exorcised its demons from two years ago with a 3-0 win over Indonesia on Sunday, taking the Sudirman Cup for the fifth time in nine editions of the world mixed team badminton championships. Winning the title in front of a home crowd for the first time made for sweet revenge for China, who saw its run of four consecutive victories snapped by South Korea in 2003.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Top police general visits Jayapura
Top police general visits Jayapura JAYAPURA, Papua: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar visited on Saturday the district court in Jayapura where last week Papua Police officers clashed with separatist supporters. The four-star general said his visit was aimed at gathering first-hand information on what really happened during the violent incident last Tuesday.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Quality education
Quality education starts with books From Republika Education is of great importance for the growth and future of a nation, so every country is striving to introduce the most suitable system for its citizens. Sadly, Indonesia still lacks a good education system. The number of school dropouts in Indonesia continues to increase due to high fees, so does the rate of unemployment as job opportunities are few.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
~For Telecommunication Day -- May 17
~For Telecommunication Day -- May 17 checked ;JP;CD; ANPAd..r.. Telcoms-day-insight From famous first words to less gadgets Leo Landep Contributor/Jakarta leolandep@yahoo.com After patenting, it took Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor, some five years to be able to speak through his earliest telephone instrument. The famous first words Bell uttered to his assistant, Thomas A. Watson, in the next room were:"Mr. Watson ... come here ...
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cigarette tax
Cigarette tax increase needed From Koran Tempo Vice President Jusuf Kalla has said that increased state revenue is needed to develop health and educational facilities, including additional revenue from higher cigarette tax. It is right to raise the tax on cigarettes. In fact, the tax should even be doubled or tripled, given that most smokers will continue to buy cigarettes as they are addicted to nicotine.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors briefed on human trafficking
Prosecutors briefed on human trafficking YOGYAKARTA: As many as 41 senior prosecutors from 14 provinces attended a five-day seminar in Yogyakarta on human trafficking, prostitution and child sexual exploitation. The seminar was aimed at helping the prosecutors better understand these types of cases and make the best use of existing laws to jail traffickers and ensure legal protection for victims. The seminar, which was held with the support of the French government and the U.S.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
KL under pressure on peg policy
KL under pressure on peg policy M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's seven-year peg of its currency, the ringgit, to the U.S. dollar is coming under increasing pressure for a review amid fears of rising inflation and speculation that the yuan will be revalued, economists said. Even the architect of the policy, former premier Mahathir Mohamad, is calling for a change to ensure Malaysia's economy remains competitive.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Privatization
Privatization of education From Koran Tempo National Education Day on May 2 was marked by demonstrations criticizing the government's attempt to shirk its responsibility for the provision of a nine-year basic education for all students.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI downs Danes to meet China in Sudirman Cup final
RI downs Danes to meet China in Sudirman Cup final Agencies Beijing It was expected to be a battle to the finish, but instead Indonesia handily defeated Denmark 3-0 on Saturday to reach the final of the Sudirman Cup badminton mixed team championship. Indonesia, whose only title came in the inaugural event in Jakarta in 1989, will meet host team China on Sunday at Beijing's Capital Gymnasium. The Chinese beat defending champions South Korea 3-0.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, May 16, 2005
TV Program: Monday, May 16, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:00 Children Drama 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 12:30 p.m.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tactical fund: no receipts, no questions asked
Tactical fund: no receipts, no questions asked Endy M. Bayuni, Jakarta, The Jakarta Post The ongoing corruption investigation into the General Election Commission (KPU) centers more on who among its members got how much money. Naturally, the focus is on the men and women on the commission because they were picked for their clean reputation and track records.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Muara Tawar plant blamed for fish kill
Muara Tawar plant blamed for fish kill Wahyuana, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi When thousands of fish began dying in fishponds in North Bekasi in April, residents pointed the finger of blame at the state- owned Muara Tawar geothermal power plant, accusing it of causing water, air and noise pollution. Realizing the delicacy of the situation, the Bekasi City Council has established a team to investigate the matter.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reigning in the military
Reigning in the military Normalcy is a luxury for most Acehnese. Their province has practically been in a perpetual state of war for as long as most people can remember. War after war has been waged and fought between the Indonesian Military and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), with the civilian population caught squarely in the middle.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fewer workers laid off in Q1, but risks loom
Fewer workers laid off in Q1, but risks loom Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due primarily to a more conducive business environment and higher economic growth, the number of local workers losing their jobs in the formal sector declined sharply in the first quarter of this year, as compared to the same period last year.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jazz, classical music hits the airwaves on 'CNJ'
Jazz, classical music hits the airwaves on 'CNJ' M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Don't be alarmed if one morning you wake up to Mozart's Sonata for Violin and Piano in E Flat Major blasting from your stereo with an unbelievably clear sound as if you fell asleep inside a concert hall the night before. It could happen if you set your dial on 99.9 MHz FM, the wavelength of CNJ, a new radio station in town with only classical music and jazz on its playlist.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Medan children forced to work to stay in school
Medan children forced to work to stay in school Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan While some children enjoy an education in which all expenses are provided by their parents, other more unfortunate children have to work just to stay in school. For the past four years, junior high school student Edi Situmorang has worked as a craftsman in the North Sumatra town of Parapat to earn money to help finance his education.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami creates bachelor villagers
Tsunami creates bachelor villagers Bill Tarrant, Reuters/Meunasah Mesjid, Aceh Nestled between steep, forested hills and a white sandy beach, Meunasah Mesjid is one of Aceh's new bachelor villages after the Dec. 26 tsunami, which killed a disproportionate number of women and children.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where the Indonesian economy is headed
Where the Indonesian economy is headed Umar Juoro, Jakarta The optimism about a better economy has suddenly been confronted by the reality that even macroeconomic stability cannot be taken for granted. It is widely understood that macroeconomic stability alone cannot produce the sort of high economic growth that is essential for employment creation. As a result of Bank Indonesia being slow to anticipate higher inflation and the increase in the U.S.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS Jambi KPUD returns money JAMBI, Jambi: The provincial election body here said on Friday it had returned Rp 300 million (US$33,333) in unused tactical funds to the central General Elections Commission (KPU). "The funds were handed over to us late last year, but we returned them a week later ...," said Zulfa Achmad, a member of the Jambi KPUD. The Jambi KPUD was the only regional KPUD that returned the funds, Zulfa claimed.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Quadruple killer executed
Quadruple killer executed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Quadruple murderer, Turmudi bin Kasturi, has been executed in Jambi, the fifth death row prisoner to die by firing squad over the past year. Turmudi was executed 30 minutes before midnight on Friday in Pematang Lumut village, West Tanjung Jabung district, around 100 kilometers from the provincial capital of Jambi. Legal expert Tabrani M.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Committee head named graft suspect
Committee head named graft suspect JAMBI: The head of the budget committee at the Kerinci Regency Council has officially been named a suspect in a graft case, a senior prosecutor said on Saturday. The chief of the Kerinci Prosecutor's Office, Ilman A. Rachman, said councillor Zainal Arifin would be charged with embezzling some Rp 1.3 billion (US$144,444) from the regency budget between 1999 and 2004.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
51 gas stations caught tampering with meters
51 gas stations caught tampering with meters Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 51 gas stations across Greater Jakarta have been found to have tampered with their pump meters, prompting state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina to either suspend gasoline supplies or shut down their operations. The 51 gas stations include establishments located on Jl.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Serving people or groups?
Serving people or groups? From Media Indonesia The House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing. As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest. In reality, however, what they have done fails to meet public expectations. If the DPR was really struggling for society as a whole, it should have firmly rejected the government's fuel price policy.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornography From Media Indonesia The 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. The problem of morality and character among teenagers involves not only formal education but also the role of their families, social environment and personal associations.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Islamic programs on TV hailed
Islamic programs on TV hailed From Republika The programs with an Islamic tone aired by several private TV stations lately deserve a warm welcome, because such films are very beneficial and provide guidance through their important messages. Presented by among others TPI, SCTV and Lativi, the shows carry religious values and generally demonstrate divine powers beyond human reasoning, which are derived from legends as well as true stories.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kuntoro blends heart, skill
Kuntoro blends heart, skill Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, 58, the newly installed chairman of the Aceh and Nias Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Executing Agency, has only one problem with living in Aceh: he cannot eat without feeling of unease.
Mon, 16 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt under fire over Newmont case
Govt under fire over Newmont case Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists condemned a suggestion by a minister that the government might consider an out-of-court settlement with U.S. mining company Newmont in a civil lawsuit involving alleged pollution of Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, warning that it would set a bad precedent for the enforcement of environmental law.