Archive: 9 May 2005
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Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
China and Malaysia uncooperative, says minister of forestry
China and Malaysia uncooperative, says minister of forestry Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban has accused Malaysia and China of turning down Indonesia's requests for cooperation against the trade in illegal forest products with the two nations concerned enjoying massive profits from the highly destructive practices.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Abolish democracy
Abolish democracy in RI, too costly From Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds. The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that the General Elections Commission is allegedly involved in a bribery case to cover up its embezzlement of large portions of the election fund.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
If non-government organization people often perceived
If non-government organization people often perceived themselves or being perceived by the public perceived as clean and honest persons, we should rethink the perception, since the arrest and detention of Mulyana W. Kusuma, a member of the General Elections Commission (KPU), in an alleged corruption case. He was appointed as one of National Election Commission (KPU) since three years ago.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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JP/5/JOURNO Indonesian Chinese fight to position themselves in RI media ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/Surabaya As if enthralled, a crowd of people attending an event in a field in Madura suddenly turn their heads toward a fair-skinned female walking past them on the edge of the field. Their eyes were glued to her wherever she went, followed by laughter, wolf cries and whistles. "Isn't that the Yellow Princess," said a spectator, followed by howls of laughter from the crowd.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Slovakia sends aid to Aceh, Nias
Slovakia sends aid to Aceh, Nias JAKARTA: Slovakia, a small Central European country, has sent 40 tons of humanitarian aid for Dec. 26 tsunami victims in Aceh and Nias Island in North Sumatra, the Slovakian Embassy said on Sunday. "A ship carrying 40 tons of humanitarian relief, including movable assets such as generator sets, field hospitals, tents, covers and medical equipment, medicine, drinking water and clothes from Slovakia arrived in Jakarta on May 1.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Javanese literature shelved but not forgotten
Javanese literature shelved but not forgotten Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Kediri With precision, Sutjahjo Gani, a dentist by profession, rearranges the books in his library. The task is a nightly one that he takes great pleasure in. Even though the books, of which there are thousands, are old, they are in mint condition. The books have not been rebound, though they have been read over and over again -- but only by a select group.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Monty mistake at RI Open boosts tsunami fund
Monty mistake at RI Open boosts tsunami fund Agence France-Presse, London Colin Montgomerie is donating his prize money from the Indonesian Open to tsunami relief after questions about an incident during the tournament, the European Tour announced. The Scotsman, who won 34,708 euros at the event in March, made the decision after video footage of the second round in which his ball had to be replaced after play was abandoned due to bad weather at Cengkareng Golf Course in West Jakarta.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
District head dies in road accident
District head dies in road accident JAKARTA: Head of Kebayoran Baru district in South Jakarta Syarifudin Robbani was killed in a traffic accident early on Saturday morning after leading a raid against sex workers. The accident happened when the car that Syarifudin was in collided with a truck on the KM 24 section of the Sedyatmo toll road. Syarifudin died at the scene, while Edison, the driver of the car and Syarifudin's colleague, died at the Atma Jaya Hospital in Pluit, North Jakarta.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Election delay requested in Aceh
Election delay requested in Aceh Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The provincial administration of Aceh and the legislative council have proposed to the central government that regional elections in the tsunami-hit province be delayed until October.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City still in the dark over fund for the poor
City still in the dark over fund for the poor Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta More than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the distribution of the compensation fund.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Image building, human rights in an emerging democracy
Image building, human rights in an emerging democracy Benny YP Siahaan, Jakarta The common question addressed to a state undergoing a democratic transition is how long the transition is to continue and last. The answer to this of course is not simple. Indonesia has undergone a dramatic change after the fall of the Soeharto regime in 1998. However, some of us, especially human rights activists, are impatient to see the transition completed, since, perhaps we think it can be done overnight.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hunt on for two marines convicted of killing businessman, bodyguard
Hunt on for two marines convicted of killing businessman, bodyguard Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Navy and the police are searching for two marines convicted in the murder of a businessman in 2003 who escaped on Thursday from a military prison.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra
EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra The scale of the tsunami disaster sparked massive sympathy and solidarity around the world. The European Union (EU) has played a leading role in that international response. The assistance from the EU - its member states and the European Commission (EC) - to affected countries has reached 1.5 billion euros. European Commission President Josi Manuel Barroso attended the Special ASEAN Leaders Meeting in Jakarta on Jan. 6.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross, hotel in blood drive
Red Cross, hotel in blood drive JAKARTA: The Sari Pan Pacific Hotel in cooperation with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) will hold a blood donation event on Monday and Tuesday. The hotel's public relations officer Danang Ambar Kreshno said in a press statement made available to The Jakarta Post on Friday that the event would be held at the hotel's Mitra Room from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. "Each drop is precious for someone's life" was the motto of their campaign.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Navy, police hunting down convicted killers Page 2
*Navy, police hunting down convicted killers Page 2 *Govt to lift Aceh's emergency status Page 4 *Children trapped in vicious cycle of child labor Page 5 *Image building, human rights in an emerging democracy Page 7 *City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents Page 8 *Asia's low-cost airlines face big challenges Page 14 *Rising foreign investment driving RI's economy Page 16 *India's Arjun Atwal seeks PGA glory Page 21
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah to stabilize this week: Analyst
Rupiah to stabilize this week: Analyst Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is expected to sail through calmer waters this week, with a chance of catching winds that will lift it to Rp 9,400 against the U.S. dollar, as the market adopts a wait-and-see attitude on other monetary policies that might support the local currency, analysts said.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Imported hazardous waste confiscated
Imported hazardous waste confiscated JAKARTA: The customs office in Tanjung Priok port has seized 20 containers allegedly containing hazardous waste sent from the Netherlands. Head of the Jakarta customs office's prevention and investigation unit, G.H. Suteja, said over the weekend that all the containers were now stored in the Jakarta International Container Terminal, Tempointeraktif.com reported. "We have sealed all the containers," he said.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Towards a closer partnership
Towards a closer partnership Message from EU Presidency It is a great honor for me to send a message to the Indonesian people on behalf of the Presidency of the European Union on the occasion of Europe Day 2005. The 18-month long Dutch Presidency of the EU in Indonesia is coming to its end, and it is safe to say that these last 18 months have brought highly intense and challenging developments to Indonesia.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Alternative school meets people's real needs
Alternative school meets people's real needs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long before the government introduced the slogan "education for all" on National Education Day last week, local communities were establishing alternative schools to provide residents needed skills. "Nowadays, formal education cannot provide what is actually needed by communities, especially in rural areas," the man behind Bengkulu's Alternative Community School, D.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore's growth may hit lower half of estimates
S'pore's growth may hit lower half of estimates The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore Singapore's central bank has signaled that economic growth here may be cooling faster than many had expected, but it is maintaining its policy of targeting a stronger Singapore dollar. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said recently that growth this year may finish up in the lower half of the Government's forecast range of 3 percent to 5 percent.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Czech embassy holds 'Czech Week' in RI
Czech embassy holds 'Czech Week' in RI JAKARTA: Thanks to the Embassy of Czechoslovakia, starting on Monday (today) Jakartans will be able to say Dobrou Chut (Czech for bon appetit) before they tuck into a mouth-watering selection of the country's cuisine at the Gran Melia Hotel. The one-week food expo at the hotel is part of "Czech Week" run by the Embassy, which starts on Monday. "Czech Week ....
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination
Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A disaster mitigation bill currently being debated by lawmakers seeks the creation of a national body tasked with the coordination of the handling as well as prevention of all kinds of disasters, with an orientation toward saving lives. The bill places much of the responsibility on the government, but puts some of the onus on the public in terms of prevention, especially for man-made disasters.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
President to chase corruptors
President to chase corruptors From Koran Tempo The President has promised to hunt down corruptors who have fled, so let us join hands to help the head of state with the manhunt. If necessary, I am ready to help locate and notify the authorities of the presence of such Indonesian criminals in the country where I live at present. As part of the effort to promote public welfare, it is indeed a tough job to chase wrongdoers.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's health improving, aides say
Soeharto's health improving, aides say The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former dictator Soeharto was reported on Sunday to be recuperating from an illness four days after being admitted to the state Pertamina Hospital. Numerous former government officials, who paid visits to Soeharto's room in the "VVIP section" on the hospital's sixth floor, confirmed that the former president's condition was improving. "Pak Harto's condition is getting better.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maluku fishermen detained in Australia
Maluku fishermen detained in Australia AMBON, Maluku: At least 80 fishermen from Maluku are being held and prosecuted in Australia for illegal fishing, a senior official said on Saturday. The fishermen are among some 660 Indonesian fishermen who have been arrested by the Australian authorities for illegal fishing since January, said Alex Retraubun, the director of small islands affairs at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Officer promises safe Papua polls
Officer promises safe Papua polls JAYAPURA, Papua: A top military officer in Papua said on Friday the June elections in the province would be undisturbed. "The military has not detected any indications that Papuan separatists will disrupt the elections, which will be held simultaneously on June 27," said the head of the Trikora Military Command overseeing Papua, Maj. Gen. Nurdin Zainal.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City still in the dark over fund for the poor
City still in the dark over fund for the poor Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta More than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the distribution of the compensation fund.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Graft convicts now in custody
Graft convicts now in custody PADANG: Two convicted criminals in a corruption case related to the construction of a bus terminal worth of Rp 1.1. billion (US$115,000) have been apprehended by the West Sumatra prosecutor's office, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City still in the dark over fund for the poor
City still in the dark over fund for the poor Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta More than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the distribution of the compensation fund.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police to quiz Theo assault victims
Police to quiz Theo assault victims Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City police will question on Monday victims of an assault that took place at the Jakarta International School (JIS) in South Jakarta that involved former chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Theo Toemion. City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Sunday that they would first question two victims, identified as CR and DM, before summoning Theo the following day.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City still in the dark over fund for the poor
City still in the dark over fund for the poor Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta More than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the distribution of the compensation fund.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Only the rich can go to good schools'
'Only the rich can go to good schools' On May 2 on National Education Day, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono blasted the growing number of private schools, many of which put profit before quality education. Ironically, the government has yet to allocate 40 percent of the state budget to provide quality, affordable education for all as stipulated in the Constitution. The Jakarta Post asked Jakartans their thoughts on the issue. Hendarti, 34, is a shopkeeper in Mangga Dua, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rising foreign investment driving RI's economy
Rising foreign investment driving RI's economy The Jakarta Post, Asia News Network, Jakarta Despite the natural disasters that have devastated parts of the country, Indonesia's economy is expected to remain on track to recovery this year, largely because of rising foreign investments, improved exports and strong domestic demand.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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JP/5/SEMMY Top Ambon separatist named treason suspect M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/Ambon Alleged separatist Semmy Waeleruny was arrested on Friday on treason charges, only a day after arriving in Ambon from Jakarta. "We have named him a suspect because there is enough evidence suggesting that he has been involved in subversive activities," said Ambon and Lease Islands Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Leonidas Braksan.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
VP keeps costs low on overseas trip
VP keeps costs low on overseas trip JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Saturday he did not bring his children with him during his recent four-day official trip to Singapore and Malaysia, in a bid to minimize expenses. Kalla, who was accompanied by his wife during the visits, said he and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expected their subordinates to follow their example during overseas trips.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcers told to pursue graft in KPUD
Law enforcers told to pursue graft in KPUD Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Councillors are urging law enforcers here to follow up on the findings of Commission A for legal and administrative affairs that the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) had misused at least Rp 9.7 billion (US$1.03 million) of its 2004 budget of Rp 168.6 billion.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government to lift Aceh's emergency status
Government to lift Aceh's emergency status Agencies, Banda Aceh, Aceh A civilian emergency law imposed on Aceh last year to deal with a simmering rebellion will be lifted this month, the head of the tsunami-hit province's reconstruction agency said on Sunday. The move could signal the government's willingness to intensify efforts to strike a peace deal with rebels of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) when a fourth round of peace talks is held in Helsinki, Finland, from May 26 to 31.
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JP/ / Receivers of illegal fees in Tanjung Priok port PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) II Jakarta International Container Terminal Container Terminal Koja Tanjung Priok conventional port Port Administrator office Customs office Immigration office Quarantine office Shipping line agencies Source: Ministry of Transportation
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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.
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;JP;005;CD; ANPAj..r.. Greater-rape-trial JP/8/GREAT Rapist dad faces trial BEKASI: The police will soon submit the case against AF, who allegedly raped his daughter, a minor, to the prosecutors, an officer said on Friday. Bekasi Police chief Adj. Comr. Suwondo Nainggolan said that the suspect faces a maximum punishment of nine years in prison as stipulated in Article 294 of the Criminal Code on child protection.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Only the rich can go to school'
'Only the rich can go to school' On May 2 on National Education Day, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono blasted the growing number of private schools, many of which put profit before quality education. Ironically, the government has yet to allocate 40 percent of the state budget to provide quality, affordable education for all as stipulated in the Constitution. The Jakarta Post asked Jakartans their thoughts on the issue. Hendarti, 34, is a shopkeeper in Mangga Dua, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
International Airport and the community
International Airport and the community From Kompas Since its operation, the Soekarno-Hatta airport in Cengkareng has financially benefited Perum Angkasa Pura II as the airport management company and the city administration of Tangerang, while its negative impact has to be experienced by the community near its runway. We live in an educational institution near the airport runway, so that classes have to be halted when airliners take off or land due to their rumble.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
SIS believes in diversity among students
SIS believes in diversity among students The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The six-year-old blonde girl said school was a place where she could learn and meet new friends, especially those from different backgrounds and nationalities. "I have no difficulty coping at school," said Setia, half- Dutch and half-Indonesian, talking about the Singaporean International School (SIS). Diversity is the theme of the school, whose walls are decorated with student paintings.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY issues warning to tax officials
SBY issues warning to tax officials JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told tax officials on Saturday to stop abusing the departure tax policy because it cost the state money. After an impromptu visit to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, the President said he knew some people colluded with tax officials to pay a lower departure tax when traveling overseas. "I hope this will not happen again in the future," he said after visiting the departure tax section at the airport.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
~Tsunami - 125 days after
~Tsunami - 125 days after Message from Minister for Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Agnes van Ardenne-van der Hoeven In Indonesia, on the streets of Banda Aceh, the impact of the tsunami is still being felt. Children are still crying because their parents died. Fathers and mothers are missing their lost children every day. Men cannot work, children cannot go to school, the roads are ruined and many still have no running water or electricity.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross to protect human dignity
Red Cross to protect human dignity INDONESIA: The international Red Cross and Red Crescent societies reaffirmed their commitment to help save more lives and protect human dignity on the occasion of the International Red Cross and Crescent Day, which falls on May 8. "Today is ...
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Survey paints rosy picture for RI cell phone industry
Survey paints rosy picture for RI cell phone industry Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Good news for the domestic cellular telephone industry! Nearly six million Indonesians -- over 1.5 times Singapore's population -- will likely buy a new phone within the next six months, according to a recent survey from market research company Roy Morgan.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ministry insists on retaining rice import ban
Ministry insists on retaining rice import ban Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono is insisting on continuing the current ban on rice imports until later this year in order to protect the domestic price of unhusked rice on projections that the country would produce sufficient rice to meet its own needs.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Life's a lottery for many Jakartans, rich and poor alike
Life's a lottery for many Jakartans, rich and poor alike Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The following is the first of a series of reports on gambling in the capital, which is a common activity here despite its prohibition under the Criminal Code. With togel (lottery) ticket books in hand, Bambang, 33, prepares to greet three men who, as he can just make out from the window, are regular visitors to his house.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Message from the EuroCham Chairman
Message from the EuroCham Chairman This month marks the first anniversary of EuroCham, the European Business Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia. Funded by a number of major European companies, the national European Business Associations in Indonesia and including Indonesian partners with links to Europe, Eurocham gives some 1000 European companies operating in Indonesia a distinctly European voice.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police
Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials. The case revolves around the alleged forging of a signature on documents needed by the company to secure an operation permit.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian
Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian Hera Diani and I.D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Malang Despite a dissenting opinion on Islamic rituals, certain Muslim clerics have questioned the police's decision to detain an Islamic school leader in Malang, East Java, for leading daily prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian, a practice libeled as despoiling organized religion.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Down with smugglers!
Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual. At least two coincidences occurred during the summit involving one of the summit members, China.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden death
Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden death Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It came down to the wire, but in the end Vietnamese Dao Thien Hai was too experienced for teenage GM Susanto Megaranto in their best-of-six matchup. Trailing by a game going into Saturday's final match, the Indonesian fought back to even the score 3-3 in the Rp 80 million Japfa Chess Festival.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Yemen's human rights minister visits RI
Yemen's human rights minister visits RI JAKARTA: Yemen's Minister for Human Rights Amat al-Aleem Alsoswa left the country on Sunday after a three-day visit in which she shared her country's experiences with Indonesia on dealing with human rights issues. "Yemen and Indonesia have so many things in common. The majority of both countries' population embrace Islam and both are Asian countries with emerging democracies.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sleek new 3G phones hit market
Sleek new 3G phones hit market Zatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.id Within our telecom industry, there is a strong belief that Indonesia will have 3G Wideband CDMA services late this year or early next year. However, none of the infrastructure suppliers are willing to be totally open as to who they think will eventually provide the services. The licensing issue is certainly one of the reasons why no one has really announced more specific plans, including the launch dates.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rapist dad faces trial
Rapist dad faces trial BEKASI: The police will soon submit the case against AF, who allegedly raped his daughter, a minor, to the prosecutors, an officer said on Friday. Bekasi Police chief Adj. Comr. Suwondo Nainggolan said that the suspect faces a maximum punishment of nine years in prison as stipulated in Article 294 of the Criminal Code on child protection. Angry neighbors brought AF and his wife to the police earlier this month after the girl told them what had happened.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Recycling program provides tsunami survivors lifeline
Recycling program provides tsunami survivors lifeline Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Ridwan has been working since 8 a.m. He pays no heed to the flies and passing trucks. His deftly sorts out wood and iron from a pile of garbage reaching 10 meters high as a result of the tsunami. "The wood and iron will be stacked separately. Iron can be sold directly to add money to buy food," Ridwan told The Jakarta Post. Ridwan is not alone.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government readies health workers to combat polio
Government readies health workers to combat polio The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang/Sukabumi Stunned by a polio outbreak, West Java is preparing a massive deployment of health workers to stop the disease and prevent its spread. The West Java Health Office will deploy some 90,000 health workers throughout the province to combat the outbreak, a senior health official said on Saturday.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police
Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials. The case revolves around the alleged forging of a signature on documents needed by the company to secure an operation permit.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Traders complain over sales drop
Traders complain over sales drop JAKARTA: Traders at the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta have complained over reduced sales since late last year, when a dispute started with city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya. Syafrudin, one of the traders, said his daily sales had dropped by up to 70 percent compared to prior to the dispute sparked by PD Pasar Jaya's plan to demolish Block B, C, D and E of the market. He did not provide details of his current turnover.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Five detained in controversial abduction case
Five detained in controversial abduction case Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police said on Sunday they were detaining five suspects in connection with a bizarre, grisly case of alleged abduction and torture reported by businessman Setiadjie Munawar on April 11. Spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Sunday police were interrogating the suspects and several witnesses to obtain more evidence so they could complete their case file for prosecutors.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police name Senen most dangerous area
Police name Senen most dangerous area JAKARTA: The Senen commercial district in Central Jakarta has the highest incidence of crimes committed in the municipality as the police said 20 percent of all crimes recorded were committed in the area. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Saturday that the other crime-prone areas were Tanah Abang, Roxi, the National Monument (Monas) park and Kemayoran.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Europe-Indonesia, building stronger relations
Europe-Indonesia, building stronger relations Message from the Head of the European Commission Delegation Every May we commemorate the end of the last great European war. The European dream of unity emerged out of that horrific experience. This year is particularly significant, since it is 60 years since the end of that war, and the dawn of the longest period of peace Western Europe has ever known.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/Head
JP/8/Head 1. Fund -- 2 col, 3 lines 3 x 15 City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents 2. School -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 27 RI students master Japanese 3. Fake -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 27 'Forgery case involves officials' 4. Gas -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 26 City has no map on CNG demand 5. Speakup -- 3 col, 1 line 1 x 30 'Only the rich can go to good schools'
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
New Criminal Code
New Criminal Code If the interpretation of the new law given here is correct, the points elaborated on are a total farce. Criminal charges for those who criticize government officials gives those people immunity and they will continue with their corrupt practices. Dear President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, if you sign this bill you are propelling Indonesia back to the stone age.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Employers-workers relationship
Employers-workers relationship People who lived during the Dutch colonial times used to refer to unskilled laborers as contractual kuli. The relationship between employers and laborers, however, was not set out in a contract. It was a relationship that was peculiar to the colonizers and the colonized people, who were subjected to the regulations made by the colonial rulers.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Iran gas pipeline to go ahead: India
Iran gas pipeline to go ahead: India Agence France-Presse, New Delhi India will not be deterred by U.S. opposition to a multi-billion dollar gas pipeline from Iran through Pakistan as it is imperative to meet the country's energy growing needs, the foreign minister said in a report on Saturday.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to push Mandarin, Tamil in schools
Malaysia to push Mandarin, Tamil in schools Public schools in Malaysia will soon offer minority languages Mandarin and Tamil as elective subjects in addition to the national Malay language in a new attempt to integrate this multiethnic country, the prime minister said.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Radicals may stir up conflict in Mamasa: ICG
Radicals may stir up conflict in Mamasa: ICG The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that radicals outside Mamasa regency may try to exploit the recent bloody conflict in the regency on April 24 that claimed the lives of five people. The Indonesian government must act quickly to head off new trouble in Mamasa regency, West Sulawesi, or risk an outbreak of serious communal conflict, according to Sydney Jones, an ICG senior official.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asian countries subsidizing fuel hit hard by higher oil prices
Asian countries subsidizing fuel hit hard by higher oil prices Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Higher oil prices are creating major problems for Asian countries which subsidize fuel costs, threatening economic growth if the subsidies are kept in place and consumer outrage if they are not.
Mon, 09 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
You matter: History as written by the people
You matter: History as written by the people Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta History tends to benefit the reigning power and therefore there are too many ambiguities surrounding it. It takes years after the demise of the power to resurrect another version of history. So, why not start from ourselves. Being honest, objective and accurate are fundamental to writing history -- our own history.
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Perbanas to hold banking expo
Perbanas to hold banking expo JAKARTA: The Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) will hold the 2005 Asia Pacific Conference and Expo on Banking Technology (Apconex) here from May 18 to May 20. "The event is expected to help banks, information technology (IT) firms and other financial institutions deal with technology in the banking industry," the Apconex steering committee chairman Jos Luhukay said in a statement.
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JP/5/FLOOD
JP/5/FLOOD Activities return to normal after flooding KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Activities in Konawe regency have started to return to normal over the past few days following flooding that hit the area last month. Trading activity in the several markets, including Kuratao market, was again bustling on Friday with traders and buyers packing the market. Cars and motorcycles have begun using roads that were earlier cut by the flooding.
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1,800 to attend fisheries event
1,800 to attend fisheries event NUSA DUA, Bali: Around 1,800 participants from many countries across the globe are expected to attend an international fisheries conference here. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to open the three-day World Fisheries Cultivation Conference on Monday at the Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua, fisheries director- general at the Ministry of Maritime and Fisheries Fatuchri Sukadi announced here on Sunday.
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'Forgery case involves officials'
'Forgery case involves officials' Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials. The case revolves around the alleged forging of a signature on documents needed by the company to secure an operation permit.
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Women players want to stand up and be counted
Women players want to stand up and be counted Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to strategy for the Sudirman Cup mixed team competition next week, the national women's players barely earn a mention. The focus is squarely on securing victory from the men's singles players, men's doubles and mixed pairings in Beijing on May 10-15. For their part, the women are content to wait until the big day to prove themselves.
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City has no map on CNG demand
City has no map on CNG demand Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be required.
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Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supply
Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supply Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is mulling the possibility of banning the exports of ore mined in the country in a bid to secure the supply for domestic demand, an official with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources says.
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Identity theft new problem in Indonesia
Identity theft new problem in Indonesia Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, vmahmud@yahoo.com There was an e-mail that circulated a while back, warning users of a mobile phone scam. It tells the story of a woman called on her cellular phone by the "authorities" who were trying to track down a drug syndicate that was using her phone number. She was asked to turn off her phone for a few hours, which she did.
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Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society
Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society Since 1999, the European Commission (EC) has more than doubled its cooperation with the Indonesian government. From around 20 million euros in 1999, the EC has now an average of around 50 million euros per year set aside for cooperation in a variety of sectors - education, health, justice reform, natural resources management.
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Down with smugglers!
Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual. At least two coincidences occurred during the summit involving one of the summit members, China.
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City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents
City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the distribution of the compensation fund.
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JP/5/PLN2
JP/5/PLN2 Maluku government has Rp 60b overdue power bill M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/Ambon Twenty-seven schools in Ambon were left in the dark recently after state electricity company PLN cut off their power over unpaid bills, and now it has emerged that the Maluku provincial administration may find itself in the same situation.
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Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination
Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A disaster mitigation bill currently being debated by lawmakers seeks the creation of a national body tasked with the coordination of the handling as well as prevention of all kinds of disasters, with an orientation toward saving lives. The bill places much of the responsibility on the government, but puts some of the onus on the public in terms of prevention, especially for man-made disasters.
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Tech savvy people embrace new gadgets
Tech savvy people embrace new gadgets The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In big cities like Jakarta a cellular phone is no longer sufficient for many people to provide them with quick access to their e-mails or the Internet. More and more people have switched from carrying their laptops to informal business meetings to smaller gadgets such as personal digital assistants (PDAs). The reason is simply practicality, considering the small size of the gadgets, without sacrificing performance.
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SIS believes in diversity among students
SIS believes in diversity among students The Jakarta Post Jakarta The six-year-old blonde girl said school was a place where she could learn and meet new friends, especially those from different backgrounds and nationalities. "I have no difficulty coping at school," said Setia, half- Dutch and half-Indonesian, talking about the Singaporean International School (SIS). Diversity is the theme of the school, whose walls are decorated with student paintings.
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1 x 37
1 x 37 Government to lift Aceh's emergency status JP/4/disaster 2 x 26 Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination JP/4/SCHOOL 1 x 40 Alternative school meets people's real needs JP/4/Pilkada 1 x 33 Election delay requested in Aceh
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Illegal fees 'double RI export costs'
Illegal fees 'double RI export costs' Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the flow of goods through Tanjung Priok port is increasing, petty officials' pockets are getting fatter too, with illegal fees to blame for often crippling import-export costs, a new report says. The report from a Ministry of Transportation says the fees for some exporters represented more than a 100-percent increase on their legitimate costs.
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Investment licensing realigned
Investment licensing realigned Stripping the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of its licensing authority will do little to speed up the process of business start-ups in the country unless the government acts firmly to realign cumbersome procedures and expedite the issuing of permits by government agencies.
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Jakarta still has no map on CNG demand
Jakarta still has no map on CNG demand Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be required.
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Young people write up their own family histories
Young people write up their own family histories Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta For Nona Yoani Sara, 12, history is no longer a boring subject full of irrelevant events taking place years even before her father was born, that have to be memorized in order to pass a test in school.
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1. Levies --- 3x12
1. Levies --- 3x12 Illegal fees 'double RI export costs' 2. Polio ---- 1x40 Govt readies health workers to combat polio 3. Roy ----- 2x20 Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian 4. Harto ---- 4x10 Soeharto's health improving, aides say