Archive: 27 May 2005
103 articles found
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Italy provides $26m grant for Aceh
Italy provides $26m grant for Aceh JAKARTA: Italy, one of the world's richest countries, has given a 10.15 million euro (US$26 million) grant to fund its emergency program for Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Italian Ambassador to Indonesia Francesco M. Greco said in Jakarta. The program, which is also known as a "full-aid package" is aimed at supporting vulnerable sections of the community, and the health, education, agriculture, fishing and housing sectors in the tsunami-affected areas of Aceh.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Astra names Ruslim president
Astra names Ruslim president PT Astra International, Indonesia's, biggest automobile distributor, named Vice President Michael Ruslim its next president, replacing outgoing president Budi Setiadharma. Ruslim, 51, will become president of Indonesia's second- most valuable company, after Setiadharma becomes chairman effective today, Setiadharma told shareholders in Jakarta at the company's annual meeting.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmaking
Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmaking Kenny Santana, Contributor, Cannes For her role as a drug addict in Clean (to be shown at this year's French Film Festival in Indonesia), Maggie Cheung took the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress nod last year. In a frank interview in the afternoon before she won the award, Cheung, looking as beautiful as on the silver screen, was cheerful, talkative and very friendly.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Country Profile: Italy -- June 2
Country Profile: Italy -- June 2 IBAI: Indonesia becoming a more interesting market The Italian Business Association in Indonesia (IBAI) conveys its heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Italian National Day, a moment of special encounter between our country of origin and our host country, Indonesia. IBAI, active in Jakarta since 1994, represents Italian businesses here and serves as a meeting point and a reference for incoming Italian business visitors.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Country Profile: Italy
Country Profile: Italy ITC promotes business-to-business relations Indonesia and Italy have enjoyed a fruitful relationship for decades, reinforced by the presence of the Italian Trade Commission (ITC), which operates as a section of the Italian Embassy in Jakarta. The office of the ITC in Jakarta, an operational branch of the Italian Institute for Foreign Trade in Rome, was opened in 1981.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
PMII to hold annual congress
PMII to hold annual congress BOGOR: The Indonesian Islamic Students Movement (PMII) will hold its annual congress on Friday in Puncak, Bogor. Congress participants are expected to discuss the government's fight against corruption and the possibility of moving the nation's capital to Kalimantan island. "Jakarta is already too crowded ... Moreover, it is too close to a fault line.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projects
West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projects Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the recent Indonesian Infrastructure Summit has yet to bear significant results, the West Java administration is set to hold a similar summit in August to offer some 50 infrastructure projects worth a staggering Rp 150 trillion (US$15.8 billion).
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
New generation shuns Balinese script
New generation shuns Balinese script Antara, Bangli Most of the younger generation in Bali are no longer able to write or interpret the traditional Balinese script, observers say. Most texts and teaching originating from Bali's cultural values, a heritage that mixes philosophy with Hinduism, could no longer be understood by young people, the Utpati Krama Ritual Arts meeting in Selat Susut, Bangli, was told on Monday.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attack
City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attack The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City offices told to set example in energy-saving drive
City offices told to set example in energy-saving drive Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration issued an instruction to city offices Thursday to set an example for the public in saving energy amid fears of extensive blackouts due to electricity shortages. "We require city offices -- down to subdistricts -- to turn off all unnecessary lights and air-conditioners after 5 p.m.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL
Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL YOGYAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry is tracking down an international animal smuggler from Malaysia who is believed to be in Greater Jakarta. He is suspected of serious collusion with local officials at the ministry in supplying wild animals to be sold overseas, the ministry's illegal logging eradication center head, Transtoto Handhadari, alleged on Thursday. He added that the smuggler's identity would be disclosed soon.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
On religion and rationalism
On religion and rationalism In reference to the letter Religion and rationalism by Agus Utoro, published in The Jakarta Post on May 21, I would like to share my views. By performing our religious obligations, we are rewarded many pahala, or gains, by Allah. Some of these gains can be realized and benefit us in our daily lives, others are "invisible". Invisible means we will be rewarded with those gains on the Day of Judgment, when all believers will be answerable for their deeds.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use
A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use enforced Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A man inside a luxury car driving past Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta quickly fastened his seat belt when a pretty woman approached his car and told him to use the seat belt. "I was very surprised that a beautiful woman came and warned me to fasten my seat belt. I was in a hurry so I forgot to fasten my seat belt.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Smita on the fledgling democracy
Smita on the fledgling democracy Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Smita Notosusanto may be petite physically, but it seems she has not lost the energy to articulate the need for reform of the country's electoral system. Maybe that is a reason why she has been branded a crusader for reform of the electoral system in Indonesia. "I feel tired sometimes, but if I slow down I'm worried that the door to democracy that has opened in this country will be closed.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City tightens security amid fears of terror attack
City tightens security amid fears of terror attack The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital. The Jakarta Post observed security personnel carefully checking incoming cars at the Shangri-La and Sari Pan Pacific hotels, Plaza Senayan, Plaza Indonesia, the Artha Graha building and the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh's forgotten victims
Aceh's forgotten victims Brad Adams, New York On Dec. 25, 2004, eighteen people were reported killed in Aceh during clashes between the Indonesian military and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). This brought the official number of fatalities since martial law and full scale military operations were declared in the province in May 2003 to 2,300.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Algeria to honor Sukarno, Alatas
Algeria to honor Sukarno, Alatas JAKARTA: Algeria will present its highest medals to several Indonesian citizens for their contribution to the Algerian revolution against French colonialism on Friday in a special ceremony, the Algerian Embassy said in Jakarta. "These medals will be presented by Ambassador Hamza Yahia- Cherif to Indonesians in connection with the 50 years of Algerian Revolution," the embassy said.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regency
Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regency Yuli Tri Suwarni and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta More malnutrition cases were reported on Thursday as the central government dispatched a team of health workers to West Nusa Tenggara to study the cases that were first revealed in the province a day earlier.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds
Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds JAKARTA: Water company PT Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) plans to issue Rp 700 billion (US$74 million) in fixed-rate bonds in June to refinance debts and strengthen its working capital. In a statement released on Thursday, the company said that the rupiah-denominated bonds would have between two and seven years maturity periods. Indicative coupons range from 11.75 percent per annum to 13.625 percent.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TUK to screen films from German producer
TUK to screen films from German producer JP/17/TUK checked --JSR TUK to screen films from German producer In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most influential postwar German film producer. The screening, which runs from Friday to Sunday, will feature films produced by Brauner, some of which became his own favorites.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 2005 Exhibitions * Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G. Sukarya, Karin Sukarya, Keijo Fujii, etc., at Deniek G. Sukarya Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 15 South Jakarta, open daily Monday - Saturday 10 a.m.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Higher salaries
Higher salaries and corruption From Kompas President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced plans to increase the salaries of civil servants and soldiers in an attempt to reduce corruption. In my view, it is more appropriate to raise salaries for the purpose of improving welfare rather than reducing graft, because even as we have gotten new presidents and higher salaries, corruption has continued to spread. When it comes to morality, corruption will prevail over salary increases.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/CARLA
JP/19/CARLA Rosjid steps forward Carla Bianpoen Contributor/Jakarta As a solo exhibition of drawings by Rosid is almost coming to an end, both the owner of Edwin's gallery and the artist may sit back in satisfaction, as sales of the artworks have been more than satisfactory.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel targeting 23m subscribers by year-end
Telkomsel targeting 23m subscribers by year-end The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest mobile telecommunications firm PT Telkomsel revealed on Thursday that its total number of subscribers had reached 20 million as of today, and that it targets 3 million more by the end of the year. The company registered 16 million users at the end of last year. Commercial director Yue Kuen Moon said robust demand from towns and districts outside of Java contributed to the numbers of new subscribers.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Golkar nominees pledge to win poll
Golkar nominees pledge to win poll YOGYAKARTA: Three candidates for regent nominated by the Golkar Party have made a promise of victory to Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla in Yogyakarta as direct regional elections draw nigh. During a ceremony in Yogyakarta, the candidates pledged that they would fight to win and remain loyal to the party, but would be ready to accept defeat if the voters did not pick them on June 26.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City holds busway writing, photo contest
City holds busway writing, photo contest JAKARTA: The TransJakarta Busway Management was holding a writing and photo competition for students, journalists and the general public. The theme of the competition is, "Creating a new culture of using public transportation." Anyone interested in participating in the writing competition can submit articles to TransJakarta's office at Jl. Trunojoyo No. 1, Blok V, third floor, South Jakarta. Submissions must be received no later than June 20.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Power blackout irks Medan residents
Power blackout irks Medan residents Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/Medan The sun had just set. Sugiran and his family were having dinner together, with various dishes set on the dinner table. But suddenly, while eating, the lights go out. Spontaneously, every member of the family cries out: "Oh no, the lights are out." Then, everybody stops eating. "This is insane.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser
Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser Aguswandi, London Post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh is difficult work. It is not made any easier by the public being rendered illiterate by the process. Many local activists and local people I have spoken with say that many international groups and even the government seem to be more accountable to their donors and international bodies than to the Acehnese.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore manufacturing output slows down
S'pore manufacturing output slows down SINGAPORE: Singapore's April manufacturing output grew at a slower pace of 4.8 percent as a fall in pharmaceuticals weighed down total production, the Economic Development Board said on Thursday. With electronics growth easing, robust orders for oil rigs and ship repair services helped sustain the expansion during the month in manufacturing, which accounts for a quarter of the trade-reliant economy.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, Indonesia and RP discuss piracy
Malaysia, Indonesia and RP discuss piracy Eileen Ng, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is in talks with Indonesia and the Philippines to allow their naval forces to pursue pirates in each other's waters in what could be a bold new effort to eliminate the scourge, a senior security official said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
East Java candidates receive terror threats
East Java candidates receive terror threats Iman Dwianto Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya A loud ring breaks the silence, and in a rush Budi S. quickly picks up his phone. As he reads the incoming short message, he quickly becomes worried. One of the members of the campaign team for a candidate running in the upcoming elections of regional heads in Surabaya had just received what he claimed was veiled threat. "How much are you getting paid to be an accomplice?
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh 'sea commanders' now high-profile
Aceh 'sea commanders' now high-profile Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of traditional leaders visited the capital last week, and one of them said they were a group of available men because there were now "largely widowers." If the speaker was trying to break the ice with his audience he didn't manage to draw many smiles: The Acehnese men had lost their wives to the horrific waves of the December tsunami.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
BI sees rupiah at Rp 9,300, and inflation at 8%
BI sees rupiah at Rp 9,300, and inflation at 8% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar will likely overtake the government's estimate of Rp 8,900 for the 2005 state budget, reaching Rp 9,300 for the whole year, Bank Indonesia (BI) said. Similarly with the inflation rate, the central bank is also seeing the possibly of it exceeding the government's target of between 5 and 7 percent, ending at 8 percent on further price surges of goods and services.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Famine affects hundreds on Lombok
Famine affects hundreds on Lombok MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A senior official disclosed on Wednesday that currently, a total 332 people were suffering from malnutrition on Lombok Island. West Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor, Thamrin Rayes, said that the large number of people with ailments resulting from a lack of food had surprised the government. The province actually runs a surplus in rice production and sells to other provinces, however hundreds of people were starving, he admitted.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Police, intelligence agency are ignoring the President'
'Police, intelligence agency are ignoring the President' It has been nine months since the murder of rights activist Munir in September and the government appointed fact-finding team is scheduled to end its investigation next month. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to Munir's widow Suciwati, as she prepares to go abroad next month to speak about her husband's case. Below are excerpts of the interview: Question: How do you feel as end of the fact-finding team's investigation draw to an end?
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. POWER -- 3x18 City offices told to set example in energy-saving drive 2. PRJ (cutline) -- 1x27 Jakarta Fair tries to spice up image 3. ADIGUNA -- 2x24 Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witness 4. SECURITY -- 2x27 City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attack 5. AIS -- 1x27 AIS students motivated to excel 6. SPEAK -- 1x40 'Women should not be judged by their looks'
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Top players unfazed in national tennis tourney
Top players unfazed in national tennis tourney Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the seeds proceeded with little fuss to their allotted places in the Hemaviton Challenge 2005 on Thursday, the first major tussles are expected in Friday's quarterfinals. Top men's seed Prima Simpatiaji of Central Java, second seed Suwandi of West Java, third seed Febi Widianto and fourth seed Sunu Wahyu reached the last eight without losing a set.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Substandard pay in Jakarta
Substandard pay in Jakarta From Republika I am a courier for a leading joint venture between Indonesia and Britain, and have to go to work early every morning, and I originally expected to earn a decent salary. However, it turns out that all I receive is a wage no better than the regional minimum wage (UMR) already fixed for the Jakarta region.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Councillors face six years in prison
Councillors face six years in prison Sjofiardi Bachyul, The Jakarta Post, Padang A prosecutor sought on Wednesday in a Padang court a sentence of six years in prison for 27 former Padang councillors charged with corruption. In the court session, prosecutor Derliana Sari explained that the graft case began in 2001 when the 27 councillors urged Padang municipal council budget committee to raise the councillors' salaries and benefits package.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bad news leads Western media coverage of RI
Bad news leads Western media coverage of RI Soe Tjen Marching, London Indonesian have never interested the mainstream Western media as much as in the last few years, particularly since the Bali bombings, the attack on the Australian Embassy, the Tsunami disaster, the Nias earthquake and the recent polio cases. For the last couple of years, the Western mass media has been full of stories about this poor country that has suffered a string of disasters.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two Papuan separatist leaders receive up to 10 years in prison
Two Papuan separatist leaders receive up to 10 years in prison Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura A Papua district court sentenced Papuan separatist leaders Philep Karma and Yusak Pakage to 15 and 10 years in jail respectively on Thursday for "treason against the state".
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/PILKADA
JP/4/PILKADA Regional autonomy simply absurd, experts say Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In order to ensure regional autonomy, the government has been urged to amend the law on regional administrations, which still places governors, mayors and regents as subordinates of the central government. Researcher Sjamsuddin Haris from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said that regional autonomy empowerment must be preceded by the amendment of Law No. 32/2004 on regional autonomy.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighbors
Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighbors Yan Xizao, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing So it looks as if Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Yi's abrupt cancellation of a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and her subsequent departure have rather bewildered her hosts. In Japan, it seems, the matter is being talked about and called a breach of etiquette. Our neighbors feel hurt, apparently. Frankly, we are rather surprised at their lack of awareness.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Country Profile:
Country Profile: Part -1 Italian ambassador Dr. Francesco M. Greco: Come and invest in Indonesia It is my privilege to assess the state of the relations between Italy and Indonesia, as we regularly do every year, through this prestigious newspaper.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Aceh reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese illiterate
The Aceh reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese illiterate JP/6/WANDI Aceh reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese illiterate Aguswandi London Post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh is difficult work. It is not made any easier by the public's widespread lack of access to information about the process. Many local activists and local people I have spoken with say that many international groups and even the government seem to be more accountable to their donors and international bodies than to the Acehnese.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
End of civil emergency brings little change in Aceh
End of civil emergency brings little change in Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A week after the government lifted the state of civil emergency in Aceh, residents remain unsure exactly what, if anything, has changed. "It is still like living under the state of emergency. Soldiers are still roaming around," Ayi, a Lhokseumawe resident, told The Jakarta Post. One thing that has changed, he added, is the soldiers' firearms.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
ADVERTORIAL
ADVERTORIAL DHL -- 31 May DHL's Fast Forward simplifies export and import Every day, literally tens of thousands of shipments arrive in and leave from Indonesia, bound for factories, warehouses and offices all over the world. This daily stream of shipments, from little boxes to 40-foot containers, is an essential part of trade and commerce. Over the years, Indonesia has evolved into an exporter of value-added products.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, May 28, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 28, 2005 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:30 Music 11:30 Oto Screen 1:00 p.m.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI announces officer reshuffle
TNI announces officer reshuffle JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced a new reshuffle on Thursday, affecting 21 high-ranking officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force. TNI spokesman Col. Ahmad Yani Basuki announced that Brig. Gen. Bibit Santoso was his new deputy after the reshuffle, which was approved on Wednesday by TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto. Brig. Gen. Kardijono has been appointed as new expert staff for humanitarian affairs at the TNI, while Brig. Gen.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Islam and a swimsuited Miss Indonesia
Islam and a swimsuited Miss Indonesia Michael Mathes, Agence France-Presse/Phuket, Thailand Indonesia has not sent a contestant to the Miss Universe pageant in almost a decade, since its last competitor dared to show up at the swimwear event, incurring a ban from then dictator Soeharto.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
*More cases of malnutrition in Alor regency Page 2
*More cases of malnutrition in Alor regency Page 2 *Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser Page 4 *Former BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probe Page 8 *New status, not much change in Aceh Page 9 *City offices told to set example in saving energy Page 10 *Japanese split over how to deal with Yasukuni, China Page 11 *BPH Migas mulls new 'kerosene' for household use Page 13 *Islam and a swimsuited Miss Indonesia Page 18 *Top players unfazed in national tennis tournament Page 23
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nias residents face tough times
Nias residents face tough times MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Nias administration said on Thursday that some 8,000 people, many of whom had lost family and houses in a massive quake two months ago, were still living in temporary camps. Many of the displaced persons are suffering from various ailments, including respiratory diseases, according to Nias Deputy Regent Agus Mendrofa.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta motorists reminded to buckle up
Jakarta motorists reminded to buckle up Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man inside a luxury car driving past Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta quickly fastened his seat belt when a pretty woman approached his car and told him to use the seat belt. "I was very surprised that a beautiful woman came and warned me to fasten my seat belt. I was in a hurry so I forgot to fasten my seat belt.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probe
Ex-BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probe Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government-sanctioned fact finding team (TPF), which has a mandate to assist the police during the investigation into the killing of rights champion Munir, plans to question the former spy chief to determine if he had any role in the poisoning. Former head of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) A.M.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Senior officer convicted in Udin murder case
Senior officer convicted in Udin murder case Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A senior police officer was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Thursday for destroying evidence in the murder case of journalist Muhammad Syarifudin, but justice still has not been done as the main perpetrators in the case have still not been identified. During a hearing at a Yogyakarta military court, the panel of judges said that Asst. First. Insp.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Permata names Stewart Hall as head, replacing Agus
Permata names Stewart Hall as head, replacing Agus Bloomberg Jakarta PT Bank Permata, an Indonesian lender controlled by Standard Chartered Plc. and its local partner, named Stewart Hall as its new head, giving him the job of steering the bank through increasing competition. Hall, the chief executive of Standard Chartered Plc.'s Indonesian unit, replaces Agus D.W.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Women should not be judged by their looks'
'Women should not be judged by their looks' The participation of Artika Sari Devi in the Miss Universe contest has drawn protests at home. The country had previously prohibited beauty pageants in the predominantly Muslim Indonesia, let alone competing in an international event, as some have expressed the view that it brings disgrace to Indonesian culture and women. The Jakarta Post asked residents their thoughts on the issue.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia awaits climax to Corby's drug trial in Bali
Australia awaits climax to Corby's drug trial in Bali Benito Lopulalan, Agence France-Presse/Denpasar, Bali Part diplomatic incident, part courtroom drama and part scandal- filled soap opera, the drug smuggling trial of a young Australian beautician reaches its climax in Indonesia this week with a verdict that will have her nation on the edge of its seat.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
New toll road causes traffic jams in Bandung
New toll road causes traffic jams in Bandung Antara, Bandung With the new Cipularang toll road helping to speed up the trip to and from Bandung, tourists from neighboring cities like Jakarta are flocking to the city every weekend, forcing residents to suffer major traffic congestion. A student from the University of Padjajaran, Hani Handayani, said that it took her an hour to reach busy streets like Setiabudi or Dipatiukur on weekends, when it usually took 20 minutes by public minivan.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
AIS students motivated to exel
AIS students motivated to exel Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sandy Lokas could not utter a word in English when he registered at the Australia International School (AIS) in Kemang, South Jakarta, three years ago. Now the 17-year-old is one of the school's top graduates and near the top of the recently released University Admission Index (UAI). The UAI is used to determine admission to Australian and international universities.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bosowa, Bakrie companies clean, syas AGO chief
Bosowa, Bakrie companies clean, syas AGO chief Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending its decision not to investigate two firms linked to top government officials, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) asked state auditors on Thursday to produce clearer indications of state losses caused by the extension of loans to the companies.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair tries to spice up image
Jakarta Fair tries to spice up image The annual Jakarta Fair this year looks set to become involved in politics. During a press conference on Thursday, the organizing committee said that the fair would adopt the nationalist theme, Indonesiaku Bersatu (My United Indonesia). "The fair will also encourage people to leave behind their grief and sorrow in the wake of the tsunami and earthquake tragedies," said chairperson Siti Hartati Murdaya.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, May 27, 2005
TV Today: Friday, May 27, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TUK to show Brauner films
TUK to show Brauner films In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most influential postwar German film producer. The screening, which runs from Friday to Sunday, will feature films produced by Brauner, some of which became his own favorites.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. SBY: 2 x 21
1. SBY: 2 x 21 Bush assures Susilo of full military ties 2. BOMB: 1 X 35 U.S. closes missions in RI after threat 3. LION: 4 X 9 Lion Air to buy 60 aircraft from Boeing 4. EURO: 1 X 28 Plaudits pour in for Liverpool
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Don't knock BI for loan scams, pleads new deputy governor
Don't knock BI for loan scams, pleads new deputy governor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People seeking to blame the central bank for the recent scandals involving bad loans at state-owned banks are misdirecting their criticism, according to a newly elected deputy governor of Bank Indonesia. "It's strange that third parties, such as Bank Indonesia, are being blamed," said Siti Chalimah Fadjrijah during a forum held by the Association of State-owned Banks (Himbara) on Thursday.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Some key facts about Yasukuni war shrine
Some key facts about Yasukuni war shrine Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine is at the center of a row between Japan and China, triggered this week after China's vice premier Wu Yi canceled a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi over the issue of his visits there. Here are some facts about the shrine.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witness
Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witness The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defense lawyers for Adiguna Sutowo challenged on Thursday all the charges laid by the prosecution against him, arguing that they were unfounded and not backed up by evidence.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australian media makes martyr of Corby
Australian media makes martyr of Corby Neil Sands, Agence France-Presse/Sydney, Australia Australia's most recognized face right now is not a movie star or politician but a young beauty therapist facing life imprisonment in Indonesia for allegedly trafficking drugs to the resort island of Bali.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 26, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 26, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,440 0 0 Adhi Karya 760 10 2,290,000 Adira Dinamika 2,100 0 33,500 AGIS Tbk 105 -5 1,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 240 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,150 0 1,115,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
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Inclusive education, an alternative for disabled kids
Inclusive education, an alternative for disabled kids Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Zafran Hafizhuddin, a special pupil at the Klampis Ngasem I state elementary school here, enthusiastically sang a dangdut song of singer Rhoma Irama when The Jakarta Post encouraged him to demonstrate his singing talent. "I want to become a singer like Rhoma, whom I often hear on the radio and TV," he said.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City tightens security amid fears of terror attack
City tightens security amid fears of terror attack The Jakarta Post Jakarta Shopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital. The Jakarta Post observed security personnel carefully checking incoming cars at the Shangri-La and Sari Pan Pacific hotels, Plaza Senayan, Plaza Indonesia, the Artha Graha building and the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Thursday.
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Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser Aguswandi London 2. Brad -- Aceh's forgotten victims 1 x 30 Aceh's forgotten victims Brad Adams New York
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Specific rape legislation urgent, activist says
Specific rape legislation urgent, activist says Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After seven years, the reported rapes of more than 60 women, mostly Chinese-Indonesians, during the riots in May 1998 remain unresolved.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. closes missions in RI after threat
U.S. closes missions in RI after threat The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Surabaya The United States closed indefinitely all its diplomatic missions in Indonesia on Thursday due to a security threat as police warned of an increase in activity by known terror suspects, who are roaming free in the country. A police truck and two armored personnel carriers were parked in front of the U.S. Embassy on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan. Heightened security measures were also visible at the U.S.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'God must have prolonged my life for this task'
'God must have prolonged my life for this task' Survivors of the December tsunami who barely had time to grieve included the local leaders in Aceh and North Sumatra. T. Bustamam, provincial head of an organization of coastal and fishing community "commanders," the panglima laot, is among surviving Acehnese leaders who said they slowly managed to get back on their feet by helping others and listening to "much worse" stories.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nation's children go hungry
Nation's children go hungry Although in many parts of the country the dry season is still in its early stages, the danger of hunger, malnutrition and famine -- the government officials often use different terms to either dramatize or play down the severity of the problem -- has begun to haunt the country again.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Radius Prawiro passes away at 77 in Germany
Radius Prawiro passes away at 77 in Germany The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted economist and former top minister Radius Prawiro passed away on Thursday in Munchen, Germany, after days of medical treatment after he suffered a heart attack. He was 77. News of his death was confirmed by employees at Radius' office in Jakarta, and by Soeharto, a security guard at the residence of Radius' third son Tri Putra Yusni Prawiro.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to speed up gas network construction
Govt to speed up gas network construction Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will provide a number of fiscal and non-fiscal supports for the business community to speed up the construction of an integrated gas transmission network that will link Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. The decision was taken to help the nation in its efforts to wean itself off dependence on oil by maximizing the use of natural gas, which is available in abundance.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local government elections in Aceh delayed until October
Local government elections in Aceh delayed until October Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The earthquake and tsunami not only wrecked havoc to the physical environment and lives of the people in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, but have also caused a delay in the local elections. The direct regional elections, which were earlier slated to be held at the end of May, have been postponed to the end of October due to the natural disaster.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May 26
Rupiah Rates May 26 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,622.55 6,854.66 7,276.73 7,200.25 Brunei dollar 1 6,017.60 5,411.67 5,744.59 5,684.51 Canadian dollar 1 7,900.78 7,106.70 7,542.33 7,465.00 Swiss franc 1 8,137.73 7,319.76 7,768.54 7,688.80 Danish krone 1 1,690.08 1,520.05 1,613.41 1,596.68 Euro 1 12,585.09 11,318.40 12,014.13 11,889.05 Poundsterling 1 18,287.53 16,452.43 17,457.86 17,281.92 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,283.75 1,155.03 1,225.51 1,213.27...
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Bush promises Susilo full military ties
Bush promises Susilo full military ties Reiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Washington President George W. Bush said that his administration supported the resumption of full military ties between the United States and Indonesia, saying that such relations "would be in the interest of both countries". Bush said the resumption in February of a U.S. military training program for Indonesian Military officers was an important step. "It makes sense.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
World Bank finds graft in poverty alleviation program
World Bank finds graft in poverty alleviation program Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In yet another shameful public expose of how rampant graft practices in the country are, the World Bank announced on Wednesday from Washington that it had blacklisted two Indonesian firms and five individuals implicated in the misuse of a US$203,000 grant.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI democratic
RI democratic consolidation From Bisnis Indonesia The deepening and expansion of democracy, or democratic consolidation, needs behavioral and institutional changes that reflect socioeconomic demands and democratic values in society. Studies of democratization have mentioned several factors contributing to such consolidation: the quality of civil society, the levels of consensus and nonconsensus among elite circles, the bureaucracy's capacity and effectiveness, and the rule of law.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
BPH Migas mulls new kerosene for households
BPH Migas mulls new kerosene for households Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid rampant smuggling and soaring fuel subsidy spending, the government is considering a plan to launch a new kind of kerosene for household use that it is hoped will save the state almost Rp 18 trillion (US$1.9 billion) per year.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors build illegal logging case
Prosecutors build illegal logging case PADANG, West Sumatra: The West Sumatra Prosecutor's Office is currently building a case against suspects after 1,310 illegally cut logs were seized in Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra, on Saturday. The logs were seized from two boats docked on Sipora island in the Mentawai Islands regency, said the chief of West Sumatra Prosecutor's Office, Antasari Azhar.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Toddler dies in exorcism
Toddler dies in exorcism JAKARTA: Four-year-old Anisa Nabila died early on Wednesday in Susukan subdistrict, East Jakarta, after the girl's family attempted to perform an "exorcism" on her. The cause of death is thought to be asphyxiation. According to the Ciracas Police, the family was awakened at about 2 a.m. on Wednesday by Anisa's aunt, Dewi, who claimed that she and Anisa had been possessed by an evil spirit. Anisa was reportedly suffering convulsions at the time.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian artists teeter on 'reformasi' road
Indonesian artists teeter on 'reformasi' road Evi Mariani and M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta American writer Kurt Vonnegut Jr. has the most apt expression to describe the state Indonesian artists are in these days.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lion Air to buy 60 aircraft from Boeing
Lion Air to buy 60 aircraft from Boeing Reiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Washington In a bold move, the country's largest budget carrier PT Lion Mentari Airline is expected to purchase 60 aircraft from the Boeing Co. worth US$3.9 billion, with the signing of the deal slated to take place in Washington on Thursday.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Student exams may be free: Minister
Student exams may be free: Minister SEMARANG: Minister of National Education Bambang Sudibyo announced on Thursday that there must be no charge demanded from students for the national exams scheduled for May and June. "The government has allocated Rp 250 billion for the exams and there must not be any charge for it," Bambang said during a visit to Semarang, Central Java, to monitor the preparations of the upcoming national exams there.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants urged to stay impartial
Civil servants urged to stay impartial KUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf, reiterated his call on Wednesday for civil servants to stay neutral during direct regional elections. The central government would "severely" reprimand civil servants known to have sided with any candidate during the election, he said while observing preparations for the election in Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan.
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Bad news leads Western media coverage of RI Soe Tjen Marching London 2. Pro27 -- Saving the trees of life 1 X 35 Campaigning to save the trees of life Claude Martin and Ian Johnson Project Syndicate 3. Cina -- Koizumi insensitive to neighbors' feelings 1 x 30 Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighbors Yan Xizao China Daily Asia News Network Beijing
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Affordable, lab-produced diamonds available in city
Affordable, lab-produced diamonds available in city Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Singapore-based jeweler, Gordon Max, has opened a store in South Jakarta that offers jewelry adorned with lab-grown diamonds at much more affordable prices than hitherto. Besides a wide range of jewelry like rings, pendants and earrings, the store also sells loose diamonds. "We obtain them from a firm in Europe," store owner Lilian Khaw said, declining to specify the location or name of the firm.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
New round of peace talks opens in Helsinki
New round of peace talks opens in Helsinki Agencies, Helsinki, Jakarta Peace talks aimed at ending the prolonged conflict between the Indonesian government and Aceh separatists that has left more than 12,000 people dead since 1976 opened in Helsinki on Thursday, mediators said. "They are starting with separate meetings with (former Finnish president) Martti Ahtisaari," who is mediating the talks, spokeswoman Maria-Elena Cowell told AFP.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dyan Anggraini on speaking from behind the mask
Dyan Anggraini on speaking from behind the mask Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Throughout history, masks have served humankind not only as artistic instruments and educational tools but also to hide expressions of power, fear, hate, malice, fragility, love or compassion. While some artists have been inspired to search for the truth behind the mask, it seems that Dyan Anggraeni, in her solo exhibition now running at the CSIS building, wishes to critique human behavior in today's society.
Fri, 27 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian parents of conjoined twins worry about money
Indonesian parents of conjoined twins worry about money Fayen Wong, Reuters/Singapore The impoverished parents of twin Indonesian girls, fused together at birth and separated by Singapore doctors, are worried they do not have enough money to care for them when they return home. The 15-month-old twins, Anjeli and Anggi, have been taken off the respirator and are being orally fed after Saturday's operation. But the parents are concerned about their future medical needs.
Fri, 27 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.