Archive: 25 May 2005
70 articles found
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Parents who refuse to join polio program face fines
Parents who refuse to join polio program face fines Remmy Faizal and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of its efforts to free the capital of polio, the city administration said on Tuesday that it would deal firmly with parents who refused to take their children to polio vaccination posts on May 31 and June 28.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sterner sanctions sought in polio vaccinations
Sterner sanctions sought in polio vaccinations Remmy Faizal and Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As part of its efforts to free the capital of polio, the city administration said on Tuesday that it would deal firmly with parents who refused to take their children to polio vaccination posts on May 31 and June 28.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Siaw, Adam reach third round of billiard cup
Siaw, Adam reach third round of billiard cup Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Champion of the third leg of the A Mild Billiard Cup 2005 Robby Suarly was the lone exception on Tuesday as national players were little troubled in advancing in the Jakarta stop. "He played better than me," Robby said after losing in the first round to Fernandi 3-7.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
checked --JSR
checked --JSR 'Hallyu' wave flows on in Indonesia Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On her first chance to go to South Korea, Korean TV drama buff Lanny Tricya, 32, immediately prepared for the tour in her own special way. "I rewatched Bae Yong-joon's Winter Sonata, memorizing all the beautiful scenes. I bought five woolen shawls, a neutral-colored sweater, and an overcoat in a boutique," Lanny said.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
More difficult times await Hamid after Helsinki trip
More difficult times await Hamid after Helsinki trip The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bandung Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin will have a tough task ahead when he leads the government's negotiators in peace talks with Acehnese leaders in Helsinki on Thursday. But a more difficult time awaits him at home as he will face questioning in connection with a graft case involving the General Elections Commission (KPU) -- of which he was a prominent member before being appointed minister.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2: Revisiting our foreign policy
Part 1 of 2: Revisiting our foreign policy Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Jakarta Some 57 years ago, in 1948, Vice-President Mohammad Hatta made a speech titled Mendayung di antara dua karang or rowing between two reefs. The reefs that Vice President Hatta referred to in his historic speech were, the growing antagonism between two opposing Eastern Communist and Western Capitalist Blocks. Vice-President Hatta argued strongly that, Indonesia must avoid choosing sides between the two blocks.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
No regrets over 'Hukumonline.com'
No regrets over 'Hukumonline.com' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several friends commented that Ibrahim Assegaf might lose his mind for deciding to leave his prospective career as a senior lawyer in one of the most established law firms in the country. Their premises were reasonable, as the 30-something man was only one step from becoming a partner in the law firm.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI's milk consumption among the lowest in the world
RI's milk consumption among the lowest in the world Nutritionists tell us that drinking fresh liquid white milk each day can help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension and colon cancer. Making it a habit to drink fresh liquid white milk each day, certainly can be a long-term health investment. But not for most Indonesians. The awareness of the importance of milk on their health is still very low, as indicated by the low level of liquid white milk consumption in the country.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Homemade firearms seized in Poso
Homemade firearms seized in Poso POSO, Central Sulawesi: Ahead of the elections for Poso regent, Indonesian military personnel in have Poso discovered at least 40 handmade firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition of various sizes, and a handmade bomb on Sunday. They also took possession of firearms voluntarily handed in by residents. "We're grateful that there are residents who voluntarily surrender their weapons," said Poso military district commander Lt. Col. Harahap.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse -- 1x40
1. Discourse -- 1x40 President Susilo should bring Soeharto to court 2. Economy -- 3x15 Govt points to progress; chronic problems remain 3. Twins ---- 2x21 Separated twin girls may have babies, doctors say 4. Amnesty -- 1x38 Pockets of repression 'mar rights progress in Asia' 5. Susul --- 1x40 EU states agree targets to boost aid spending
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt points to progress, chronic problems remain
Govt points to progress, chronic problems remain The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A persistently high unemployment rate and the problem of chronic graft in the bureaucracy leading to a high cost economy are overshadowing the current administration's successes in maintaining macroeconomic stability, a government report shows.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo's visit may boost RI-U.S. ties
Susilo's visit may boost RI-U.S. ties Agencies, Jakarta Military and economic ties will top the agenda when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono holds talks with United States President George W. Bush in Washington on Wednesday. Susilo will spend two days in the U.S. on his first White House visit since taking the helm of the world's most populous Muslim country last October. During his U.S.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ho Chi Minh City to stop raising poultry
Ho Chi Minh City to stop raising poultry HANOI: Vietnam, the country hardest hit by Asia's bird flu with 37 deaths, has ordered farmers in Ho Chi Minh City to stop raising poultry later this year when the threat of outbreaks is highest. The Agriculture Department of Ho Chi Minh City, home to 10 million people, said on Friday avian influenza was likely to strike again between November and February even though the city has had no human cases since December 2004.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country. Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this, how could he have despoiled organized religion or contaminated the authenticity of the holy book when he has also recited the verses in their original language -- Arabic.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Should she wear pajamas'
'Should she wear pajamas' For the first time in two decades, an Indonesian citizen has joined the prestigious Miss Universe contest, held in Bangkok, Thailand this year. The participation of Artika Sari Devi in the beauty contest, however, has drawn protests at home. The country had previously prohibited contestants in local beauty pageants in predominantly Muslim Indonesia from competing in international pageants as it was said to be a disgrace to Indonesian culture and women.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. SUSILO: 3 X 10
1. SUSILO: 3 X 10 Susilo's visit may boost RI-US ties 2. WAISAK: 2 X 21 Use religious teachings to fight corruption: SBY 3. JAPAN: 1 X 27 Japan-China ties nosedive again 4. TEACHER: 1 X 50 Lampung teachers wait three months to get paid
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Party to help Susilo get reelected
Party to help Susilo get reelected Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The next national election is more than four years away, but the newly elected leader of the Democrat Party, Hadi Utomo, has set his sights on leading the party to a major haul of legislative votes and the reelection of his brother-in-law President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI to monitor closely KL-Tokyo FTA
RI to monitor closely KL-Tokyo FTA Indonesia will monitor closely Malaysia's progress in setting up a free trade area with Japan in order to be aware of bilateral deals that may pose a threat to the local industry's market access to Japan, Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu said. "We expect Malaysia, in liberalizing its trade and investment, to be consistent with what the ASEAN and Japan would establish in a regional Free Trade agreement," she said.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students to monitor Bengkulu elections
Students to monitor Bengkulu elections BENGKULU: Students from various universities in Bengkulu have expressed their readiness on Monday to monitor the elections of regional heads in the province on June 27. "Students want the elections conducted fairly and transparently and this can be done by monitoring the voting and the vote-counting processes," said secretary of Bengkulu University Student Executive Body, Mahyudi Okmantik.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI records $1b oil trade deficit in Q1
RI records $1b oil trade deficit in Q1 Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite strong gas exports helping to keep Indonesia's overall oil and gas trade account in the black, the country is still on a trend of becoming a net oil importer, already booking more than US$1 billion oil trade deficit during this year's first quarter.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Preserving nutrients in milk via UHT
Preserving nutrients in milk via UHT Made Astawan, Jakarta, astawan@indo.net.id Milk is the best food for land mammals because it contains an almost perfect composition of nutrients, such as water, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fat, along with sufficient amounts of vitamins A, C and D. Today, unlike decades ago, it is seldom that milk is consumed fresh, straight from a cow. Generally, in liquid form, it is processed either via UHT or pasteurization treatment or is made into a powder form.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four schools win green competition
Four schools win green competition JAKARTA: Four high schools in Greater Jakarta have won a green school competition and each will be given a Rp 25 million grant to help finance their green programs for one year. The winners were Wikrama technical high school in Bogor, state high school SMU 13 in North Jakarta, SMU 69 in the Thousand Islands Regency and SMK Al Muslim of Bekasi.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition chronicles Pattern's Indonesian journey
Exhibition chronicles Pattern's Indonesian journey JP/19/LITHO checked -- JSR Exhibition chronicles Pattern's Indonesian journey Pattern gives form to Indonesia M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Seventeen years may be a long period for an individual to fully grasp the true nature of an object, but for Canadian artist Ken Pattern the duration is barely enough to achieve such an objective; his current art exhibition is evidence of a man trying to make sense of it all.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Astra Agro's palm oil output rises
Astra Agro's palm oil output rises JAKARTA: PT Astra Agro Lestari, Indonesia's largest publicly traded plantation company, said palm oil output increased 9.3 percent in the four months ending on April 30 from the same period in the previous year. Production of crude palm oil rose to 268,885 metric tons from 246,004 tons, Astra Agro said on its website. Palm oil is processed into cooking oil and turned into chemicals used in detergent, soap and shampoo.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
President Susilo should bring Soeharto to court
President Susilo should bring Soeharto to court It has been seven years since Soeharto stepped down as president on May 21, 1998, after 32 years in office. The former president remains "untouchable" despite allegations of human rights abuses and corruption during his reign. The Jakarta Post's Tony Hotland interviewed political scientist Mochtar Pabottingi about Soeharto.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Report: Kylie Minogue's boyfriend says cancer may postpone baby
Report: Kylie Minogue's boyfriend says cancer may postpone baby plans[ MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Minogue, Martinez to postpone baby plans MELBOURNE: Australian pop diva Kylie Minogue and her French boyfriend Olivier Martinez (shown in 2003) have had to postpone plans to have a baby because of the singer's surprise bout with cancer, according to media reports.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Legal matters hinders move to suspend KPU chief
Legal matters hinders move to suspend KPU chief Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta Legal loopholes in the election law have prevented the government and the House of Representatives from immediately suspending General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Syamsuddin and member Mulyana W. Kusumah, who have both been detained on corruption charges. "There is legal problem with this case.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, May 26, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, May 26, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 7:30 Cartoon 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
No blackouts on Monday, Wednesday not as lucky
No blackouts on Monday, Wednesday not as lucky The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No blackouts were reported in Java and Bali on Monday despite the reduced power supply in the area, although the planned rotating blackouts would likely take place on Wednesday, the state utility firm PT PLN said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Facts about Ultra Milk
Facts about Ultra Milk Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest bacteria count, which arrives daily at the Ultra Milk plant in less than two hours from associations of dairies all around Bandung. Prior to the production process, the following are the tests used to ensure milk quality: Taste and aroma check; cleanliness check; sediment test; hygienic test; number of somatic bacteria; total bacteria; protein content; fat content; freezing point etc.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Economy strunggles over shaky political ground
Economy strunggles over shaky political ground Umar Juoro, Jakarta The strong political support that voters gave to directly elected President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the take-over of the largest political party Golkar by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, has not yet turned the government into a powerhouse of effective policymaking. Even the relationship between the president and his VP is becoming a never-ending topic of speculation.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
House commission hawkish over ongonging Aceh peace talks
House commission hawkish over ongonging Aceh peace talks Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators and the government have agreed not to open the door for more talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) should the next round fail to strike a deal to put an end to the armed conflict in the province. Members of the House of Representatives defense commission criticized the ongoing talks for failing to bring about a final agreement even after three rounds of dialog.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt points to progress, but chronic problems remain
Govt points to progress, but chronic problems remain The Jakarta Post Jakarta A persistently high unemployment rate and the problem of chronic graft in the bureaucracy leading to a high cost economy are overshadowing the current administration's successes in maintaining macroeconomic stability, a government report shows.
Wed, 25 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.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hope for treatment on autoimmune diseases
Hope for treatment on autoimmune diseases Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wiry Hendrik Kurnia was just eight years old when he first felt the pain in his Achilles tendon. The pain worsened each day until he could not walk at all. Though not paralyzed, his tiny feet could not sustain his weight just to stand up. His lowest ebb was when his parents decided he could no longer go to school, because his classroom was up two flights of stairs.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
checked --JSR
checked --JSR 'Hallyu' wave flows on in Indonesia Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On her first chance to go to South Korea, Korean TV drama buff Lanny Tricya, 32, immediately prepared for the tour in her own special way. "I rewatched Bae Yong-joon's Winter Sonata, memorizing all the beautiful scenes. I bought five woolen shawls, a neutral-colored sweater, and an overcoat in a boutique," Lanny said.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jealous woman threatens girlfriend of former boyfriend
Jealous woman threatens girlfriend of former boyfriend Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An intensely jealous woman has been detained for allegedly threatening to blow up the school where the girlfriend of her ex- boyfriend works in the United States. "If you don't send your fiancee back to Indonesia before Jan.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Libel case closed against 'SCTV'
Libel case closed against 'SCTV' YOGYAKARTA: A defamation case between Gadjah Mada University economist Revrisond Baswir and SCTV has been closed, after the former publicly apologized on Monday to the private television station. On May 13, the broadcaster reported Revrisond to Yogyakarta Police for allegedly defaming it. "On this occasion I openly apologize to SCTV because the problem ...
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Kartu Seru' holders have freedom in Singapore
'Kartu Seru' holders have freedom in Singapore Thanks to a cooperation agreement, Bank NISP customers traveling to Singapore can now withdraw money from 360 ATMs belonging to the OCBC Bank of Singapore. All Bank NISP holders of "Kartu Seru" cards can withdraw money from all ATMs belonging to OCBC Bank and Singaporean travelers can do the same here.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gambling From Republika A betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned. The Indonesian Ulema Council should urge the government to prohibit gambling through SMS quizzes. It only pays a few million rupiah to several winners while the financiers scoop billions of rupiah.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three die in fresh clash in Maluku
Three die in fresh clash in Maluku M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Fresh clashes have erupted in West Maluku Tenggara regency, Maluku on Friday, killing three people and injuring 51 others, police said on Monday. According to chief of West Maluku Tenggara police, Comr. Pol. Rudi Heru Susanto, the clash between residents in Arma and Watmuri villages in Nirunmas district broke out on Friday, apparently triggered by conflict over the villages' sea border.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
A foreign affair
A foreign affair President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono embarks today on, arguably, his most important state visit since taking office. For the next 10 days, he will visit two global powers -- the United States and Japan -- along with fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member Vietnam. This will be the President's fifth foreign trip since taking office in October, and the most watched since his first overseas trip last year.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Siaw flies flag alone in billiard cup last eight
Siaw flies flag alone in billiard cup last eight Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Siaw Wieto is the last man standing as the only national squad player through to the quarterfinals of the fourth leg of the A Mild Billiard Cup 2005 on Tuesday. Siaw and Adam Abdurrahim, both preparing for the 2005 Southeast (SEA) Games, had earlier made short work of their opponents in the nine-ball tournament at Bung Karno Billiard Training Center, Senayan, South Jakarta. Siaw defeated Heru G.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Acupuncture gaining more popularity in Indonesia
Acupuncture gaining more popularity in Indonesia Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Once discounted as non-scientific healing method, acupuncture has gained growing credibility and popularity internationally. In Indonesia, medical doctors are embracing the technique and acupuncturists have become a recognized profession. From May 20 to May 22, the Association of Indonesian Acupuncturists (PAKSI) held an expo, including seminars and workshops on acupuncture.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cemex to sell Gresik stake: Govt
Cemex to sell Gresik stake: Govt Bloomberg, Jakarta Cemex SA, the world's third-biggest cement maker, agreed to sell its minority stake in PT Semen Gresik, ending a seven-year effort to acquire the Indonesian company, Indonesia's top economics minister said. "They agreed to sell their stake in Semen Gresik a couple of months ago," Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Aburizal Bakrie said on Monday. Francisco Noriega, chairman of Cemex's Indonesian unit, declined to comment.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest bacteria arriving daily at the Ultra Milk plant in less than two hours from associations of dairies all over Bandung.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo to open RI handicraft exhibit in Tokyo visit
Susilo to open RI handicraft exhibit in Tokyo visit Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is to open a handicraft exhibition in Tokyo during his scheduled visit to Japan next week, to promote Indonesian culture and hopefully boost trade, tourism and investment between the two nations. The Indonesia Handicraft Gallery 2005 will feature 40 Indonesian handicraft producers in a 500 square meter area at the Harajuku Quest Hall in Tokyo from June 3 to June 5.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI and police still needed in Aceh
TNI and police still needed in Aceh In the May 14 edition of The Jakarta Post, critics asked why the government failed to withdraw troops from Aceh after lifting the state of civil emergency in the province. The most convincing answer to the critics was given by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels themselves, by attacking the government recently, wounding two members of the Indonesian Military (TNI), and leaving two GAM members dead.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Mar 23 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates May 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,530.76 6,773.76 7,188.24 7,116.23 Brunei dollar 1 5,995.67 5,390.45 5,722.97 5,662.98 Canadian dollar 1 7,883.49 7,090.29 7,524.93 7,448.76 Swiss franc 1 8,074.58 7,260.94 7,707.34 7,628.04 Danish krone 1 1,680.08 1,510.12 1,603.66 1,586.47 Euro 1 12,510.76 11,251.97 11,941.74 11,820.85 Poundsterling 1...
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to host infrastructure meet
Jakarta to host infrastructure meet The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration will host the Jakarta Infrastructure Summit late next month in a bid to attract local and foreign investors to take part in infrastructure development, including the seven planned inner city toll roads. "The administration will introduce the planned projects to the participants of the summit next month.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo and Koizumi set to officiate FTA talks
Susilo and Koizumi set to officiate FTA talks Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Japan Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi are set to officially begin negotiations on a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) during Susilo's visit to Japan next week, a minister said. Minister of Trade Mari E.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
-Growing interest in MICE business in Singapore
-Growing interest in MICE business in Singapore -Singapore retains its status as Asia's top MICE destination Singapore has served as a trading hub and financial center for Southeast Asia thanks to its strategic location and environment conducive to international business activities. Located on the crossroad of the world on the Strait of Malacca, Singapore is a home to at least 7,000 multinational corporations and several thousands of financial institutions and trading firms.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Embassy responds
Singapore Embassy responds I refer to the article S'pore a 'killing field' for RI migrant workers: Study, published in The Jakarta Post on May 16. The article, based on a "study" carried out by the Institute for Ecosoc Rights (IER), contains unsubstantiated allegations and factual inaccuracies concerning the working conditions of Indonesian domestic workers in Singapore. In particular, the use of the term "killing field" is irresponsible and reprehensible.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt probing into haj graft case
Govt probing into haj graft case JAKARTA: Special antigraft team chief Hendarman Supandji has asked police investigators to declare suspects within two weeks in a matter of alleged corruption in the management of the Islamic haj pilgrimage during the period 2001-2005. The Ministry of Religious Affairs has widely been accused of corruption in organizing the annual haj program.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Economist Mubyarto dies at 67
Economist Mubyarto dies at 67 Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Economist Mubyarto passed away on Tuesday after being treated for three days at the Dr. Sardjito Hospital in Yogyakarta for a heart problem and pleurisy. He was 67. The respected rural economics specialist from Gadjah Mada University will be laid out in the university's hall on Wednesday at 11 a.m.. He will be buried at the Sawit Sari cemetery in Sleman, Yogyakarta on Wednesday at noon.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bank NISP thanks customers with drawing
Bank NISP thanks customers with drawing Relaxing in a trendy up-market cafe, Shinta, a mother of two in her 30s, sips her cup of tea and sits back to enjoy a music performance by a reality TV star. "God bless Bank NISP, if it were not for them, I'd probably be at home watching TV, thinking about what to cook for dinner," said Shinta, who has been a customer of the bank for over five years, while munching on her plate of food.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Relief aid still stranded in sea port
Relief aid still stranded in sea port Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Hundreds of containers of humanitarian relief aid are still stranded in Belawan port in North Sumatra despite central government instructions that all of them be taken immediately to tsunami and earthquake victims in Aceh and Nias island.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Separated twins girls may have babies, doctors says
Separated twins girls may have babies, doctors says Agence France-Presse, Singapore Indonesian twin girls who were conjoined at the abdomen and hip can look to a future as mothers after they were successfully separated in a 10-hour operation in Singapore, their doctors said on Tuesday. "They will be sexually active...
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four nabbed for private TV porn
Four nabbed for private TV porn JAKARTA: Four persons identified as Aheng, Liliani Ukardi, Chuah Sioe Luan and Rudi, were recently arrested for illegally broadcasting foreign and pornographic programs to their customers across the city, police said on Monday. City Police special crime unit chief Sr. Comr.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta shares end lower on selling in Astra, bank stocks
Jakarta shares end lower on selling in Astra, bank stocks Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Monday on selling in carmaker Astra International and many bank stocks because of worries over rising interest rates, dealers said. "We had many negative factors that discouraged investors here. In particular, investors sold shares that are sensitive to interest rate and currency movements," said a trader with a foreign securities firm.
Wed, 25 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.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors probe alleged graft in KPUD
Prosecutors probe alleged graft in KPUD Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is investigating allegations of corruption in the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) involving around Rp 13 billion (US$1.36) during the legislative and presidential elections in 2004.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Use religious teachings to fight corruption, President says
Use religious teachings to fight corruption, President says Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Buddhists flocked to Borobudur temple here on Tuesday to commemorate the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment with a series of religious processions held at the ceremony, which was also attended by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
President's anticorruption drive
President's anticorruption drive From Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's move to fight corruption offers hope for tougher action against graft practices. He has started with the formation of a coordinating team for corruption eradication. The step has received a mixed reaction from the community, but at least it reflects the government's strong commitment. So we should not be overly skeptical or pessimistic because this measure has a positive aim.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, RI troops hold joint exercise
Malaysia, RI troops hold joint exercise MALAYSIA: Malaysian and Indonesian troops began an annual joint exercise in the Malaysian state of Sabah, on Borneo island, to foster closer ties, a news report said on Tuesday. About 400 Malaysian and 140 Indonesian soldiers are taking part in the two-week exercise, which started on Monday, the New Straits Times reported. The Southeast Asian neighbors have conducted the annual event since 1972.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia's growth to slow to 5.25%: IMF
Asia's growth to slow to 5.25%: IMF Economic expansion in Asia is expected to slow to 5.25 percent in 2005 from 6.25 percent in 2004 as export growth subsides, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in an in-house publication. Growth in the emerging market nations in Asia, which includes China, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand, is expected to be 6.25 percent in 2005, down from 7.5 percent in 2004, the IMF said.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jealous woman detained for threatening to blow up school
Jealous woman detained for threatening to blow up school Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An intensely jealous woman has been detained for allegedly threatening to blow up the school where the girlfriend of her ex- boyfriend works in the United States. "If you don't send your fiancee back to Indonesia before Jan.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cosmetics shipment thieves arrested
Cosmetics shipment thieves arrested JAKARTA: City police officers said they had arrested six people last week in Pekayon subdistrict, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, for alleged theft of a full-size shipping container loaded with cosmetics, which was about to be exported. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Clinton to revisit tsunami-hit countries
Clinton to revisit tsunami-hit countries SRI LANKA: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will make his second visit to Asia this year to ensure that the world's attention remains focused on tsunami recovery efforts, the United Nations said on Tuesday. Clinton, who was recently named UN special envoy for tsunami recovery, will be in Sri Lanka on Saturday after visiting neighboring India, said his press officer, Jehane Sedky- Lavandero. He also will go to the Maldives and Indonesia.
Wed, 25 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia must engage with Asia to manage its vulnerabilities
Malaysia must engage with Asia to manage its vulnerabilities Mukul G. Asher, Singapore Perceptions about Malaysia being a successful middle-income country are increasingly being coupled with concerns about its domestic and external vulnerabilities which, if not addressed urgently, could jeopardize growth, international competitiveness and indeed social and political cohesion.