Archive: 1 June 2005
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Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Stop human exports
Stop human exportsFrom Koran TempoThe news carried by Koran Tempo labeling Indonesia as the world's largest human exporter is interesting and surprising -- especially the quantity of this human traffic -- from 75,000 to 1 million citizens sent overseas a year, including women and children as the...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Rupiah Rates May 31
Rupiah Rates May 31 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,553.22 6,796.62 7,210.89 7,138.91 Brunei dollar 1 6,012.39 5,407.60 5,739.89 5,679.93 Canadian dollar 1 7,930.02 7,134.93 7,570.61 7,494.25 Swiss franc 1 8,023.60 7,218.52 7,659.95 7,582.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
'Corby's sentence won't affect RI-Australia ties'
'Corby's sentence won't affect RI-Australia ties'Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government is playing down the tension arising from Australian Schapelle Corby's conviction for drug smuggling in Denpasar, Bali, saying that the verdict will not upset bilateral relations.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Higher salaries and corruption
Higher salaries and corruptionFrom KompasPresident 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...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
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,...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Indocement to Boost Operating Margin by Cutting Costs
Indocement to Boost Operating Margin by Cutting Costs Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja Bloomberg Jakarta PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, Indonesia's second-biggest cement maker, plans to boost operating profit margin this year by raising prices and using gas and cheaper coal to cut costs.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Govt urged to oppose Myanmar's ASEAN leadership
Govt urged to oppose Myanmar's ASEAN leadershipThe House of Representatives urged the government to take a clear stance in urging the Myanmar junta to implement full democracy, as well as to opposing its leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year, unless it...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
For two SPOTLIGHTS (two photos in one caption):
For two SPOTLIGHTS (two photos in one caption): THIRD GENERATION SERVICE: The nation's biggest cellular operator, Telkomsel provides a trial service for the third generation (3G) mobile network as part of its commitment to developing the cellular phone industry in Indonesia.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Malnourished children hospitalized
Malnourished children hospitalizedYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangAs the East Nusa Tenggara provincial administration declared the malnutrition problem in the region to be an emergency on Tuesday, two malnourished children were still battling to survive in the hospital.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Jakarta to host global TechnoShow
Jakarta to host global TechnoShowThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLocal metalworks and machinery industry associations and regional players will have the chance to catch up on the latest technology with a four-day international exhibition and conference kicking off on Wednesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
TV Program: Thursday, June 2, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, June 2, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Independent candidates barred from polls
Independent candidates barred from pollsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday against a possibility for independent candidates to contest regional elections, saying it would discourage efforts to help political parties mature.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Indonesia warns against Bali boycott over Australian's drug case
Indonesia warns against Bali boycott over Australian's drug caseRod McGuirk, Associated Press/CanberraCalls for a tourist boycott of Bali to protest an Australian woman's 20-year sentence for smuggling marijuana onto the Indonesian island are driving a wedge between the two countries, an Indonesian...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
U.S. begins high-seas anti-terror games with Southeast Asia
U.S. begins high-seas anti-terror games with Southeast Asia En-Lai Yeoh Associated Press/Singapore As the Star Wars theme song played, the U.S. Navy launched two weeks of anti-terrorism exercises with Singapore on Tuesday, days before U.S.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Decision to accept UN experts prudent
Decision to accept UN experts prudentDede A. Rifai, Geneva The government finally approved the visit of the Commission of Experts (CoE) formed by the UN secretary-general. During their visit in Indonesia on May 18 to May 20, the CoE met with various top Indonesia officials such as President Susilo...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
KPPU seeking tenure extension
KPPU seeking tenure extensionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the tenure of current members of the Commission for the Supervision of Business Competition (KPPU) expires next week, it appears that they will hold onto their posts until September, pending the selection and appointment of their...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
A good national plus school
A good national plus school This letter is in response to Foreign teachers not qualified printed in The Jakarta Post on May 21.As my daughter had the privilege of being a student at a well- known national-plus school in Bintaro for nearly 10 years I want to share my observations and experience in...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
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.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Assaulted student reports mayor
Assaulted student reports mayor JAKARTA: A student of the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) in Cawang, East Jakarta, reported on Tuesday Mayor Kusnan Abdul Hakim to the police over the eviction of street vendors around the campus on May 17.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
JP/1/ASABA
JP/1/ASABA Suspected killer of PT Asaba boss captured MALANG: A marine suspected of killing the CEO of PT Arena Sarana Bakti (Asaba) was shot in the legs when attempting to escape his pursuers, according to military police, and was arrested in Malang, East Java on Tuesday. First Corp.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
PGN seeks gas deal with Amerada
PGN seeks gas deal with AmeradaLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is in talks with Amerada Hess to purchase gas from the Ujung Pangkah block in East Java to supply small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the province, a company official says.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Stop human exports
Stop human exportsFrom Koran TempoThe news carried by Koran Tempo labeling Indonesia as the world's largest human exporter is interesting and surprising -- especially the quantity of this human traffic -- from 75,000 to 1 million citizens sent overseas a year, including women and children as the...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
I and many other fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians are
I and many other fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians are very concerned for one of our citizens at the moment, Schapelle Corby. Schapelle has been the innocent victim of Australian baggage handler's drug smuggling enterprise.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
KPK, council unite in antigraft drive
KPK, council unite in antigraft drive JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the City Council have agreed to work together to fight corruption in the council.The draft of the agreement was discussed by KPK monitoring director Roni M.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
1. Aceh --- 3x12
1. Aceh --- 3x12Aceh rebels, govt narrow differences 2. Miss --- 1x27 Canadian takes Miss Universe crown 3. Tentena - 1x38 Corruption scandal linked to Tentena attack 4. SBY ---- 1x32 Susilo to speak at CNN global forum
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Australia-RI ties tested
Australia-RI ties testedAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta Again, relations between Indonesia and its southern neighbor, Australia, have been tested, this time by the case of Schapelle Leigh Corby. This young former beautician was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Denpasar District Court for smuggling...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Corruption scandal linked to Tentena attack
Corruption scandal linked to Tentena attackThe Jakarta Post, Palu, JakartaCentral Sulawesi Police announced on Tuesday that the bombings in the Christian town of Tentena that killed 21 people on Saturday were not carried out by suicide bombers.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Susilo to speak at CNN global forum
Susilo to speak at CNN global forumReiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, TokyoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to deliver a keynote speech at a prestigious CNN global forum via a video linkup in Tokyo on Wednesday evening as the country's first democratically elected president faces an...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
House drops plan to probe fuel price increases
House drops plan to probe fuel price increasesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOpposition bloc in the House of Representatives was dealt a major blow as the legislative body voted on Tuesday against creating two special committees to inquire into the government's controversial fuel price hike...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
People's democracy
People's democracyThe preservation of our new found democracy rests on making the process and system relevant to the people.Pro-democracy activists can shout and clamor for it as much as they want, but without witnessing the fruits of a democratic system, democracy will be a fleeting slogan.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
RP peace talks enter final stage
RP peace talks enter final stage PHILIPPINES: Negotiations to end the Philippines' decades old Muslim insurgency in the southern region of Mindanao have reached their final stages, officials from both sides said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Ministry of finance urged to maximize debt recovery
Ministry of finance urged to maximize debt recoveryRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla has ordered the Ministry of Finance to maximize efforts to recover bad debts owed by a number of noted tycoons and politicians by selling their assets at optimal prices.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Govt, House risk delay in budget implementation
Govt, House risk delay in budget implementationUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNearly halfway into the year, the government and lawmakers still have a long way to go before they agree on the 2005 budget revision, risking a possible hold-up in the implementation of many critical government...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
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Australian-RI ties tested Alpha Amirrachman Jakarta 2. Dede -- Commission of experts and commission of truth and friendship: 1 x 30 Decision to accept UN experts prudent Dede A. Rifai Geneva3. Iraq -- Iraq has to build a working democracy 1 x 30 A working democracy for Iraq Ian Black Guardian News...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Aceh rebels, govt narrow differences
Aceh rebels, govt narrow differencesTiarma Siboro and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fourth round of talks between the Indonesian government and Aceh rebels wound up on Tuesday, but failed to agree on the establishment of local political parties and the administering of local elections...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Indocement plans to boost margin by cutting costs
Indocement plans to boost margin by cutting costsWahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, Indonesia's second-biggest cement maker, plans to boost operating profit margin this year by raising prices and using gas and cheaper coal to cut costs.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Council to draw up antigambling law
Council to draw up antigambling law BEKASI: The Bekasi City Council has decided to establish a special committee to draw up a bylaw on gambling."This town has become a city of gambling ... We will fight to see a tougher law on gambling in Bekasi," councillor Wahyu Prihantono, who is chairman of the...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornographyFrom Media IndonesiaThe sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern.Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Clinton supports U.S. easing military ties with Indonesia
Clinton supports U.S. easing military ties with IndonesiaAssociated Press, Banda Aceh, AcehFormer U.S. president Bill Clinton favors easing restrictions on sales of military equipment to tsunami-devastated Indonesia, saying America has a "huge stake" in improving relations with the world's most...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
RI grants SIA more seats to Bali
RI grants SIA more seats to Bali JAKARTA: Indonesia has granted Singapore Airlines Ltd. and the city state's other full-service airlines permission to offer more seats to Jakarta and the resort island of Bali, while keeping a cap on low-fare carriers.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
RI, Russian courts boost cooperation
RI, Russian courts boost cooperation MOSCOW: The Constitutional courts of Indonesia and Russia have agreed on an exchange of judges and other personnel, a program deemed as a learning ground for the two new democracies.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Restoring the moral authority of the UN
Restoring the moral authority of the UNOmar Halim, Jakarta With 191 members, the United Nations is considered the world's most universal organization. With its wide-ranging activities and programs which touch on practically every aspect of human life, the organization had been considered by people...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
KL won't block anti-Myanmar caucus
KL won't block anti-Myanmar caucus MALAYSIA: Malaysia's government will not block a motion seeking to deny Myanmar the ASEAN chairmanship when parliament reconvenes next month, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Higher salaries
Higher salaries and corruptionFrom KompasPresident 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...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Bus stations help facilitate massive polio vaccinations
Bus stations help facilitate massive polio vaccinationsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bogor While hundreds of parents took their young children to a polio vaccination post in Kampung Rambutan, East Jakarta, Paryati and three-year-old son Zakky were waiting for a bus on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
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,...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Pindapatta, the joy of giving
Pindapatta, the joy of givingIt was still early on Monday when dozens of Buddhist monks from Indonesian Buddhist Representatives or Walubi peacefully marched down one of Magelang's thoroughfares, Jl. Pemuda. Some shops along the street had yet to open for business.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Artika proud to reach top 15
Artika proud to reach top 15Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, BangkokMiss Indonesia Artika Sari Devi was Asia's only representative when the names of Miss Universe 2005 15 semifinalists were announced at the finals here on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Regional direct elections may go ahead despite problems
Regional direct elections may go ahead despite problemsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the country's first direct local leadership election ever taking place on Wednesday, the government has identified 23 regions that face obstacles in holding such elections, ranging from disputed...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
'We greatly depend on electricity'
'We greatly depend on electricity' Jakartans are apparently complying with the state power company (PLN)'s appeal to switch off at least two light bulbs, equal to 50 watts, during peak hours from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Rural children still waiting for polio vaccines
Rural children still waiting for polio vaccinesThe Jakarta Post, Bandung, Cirebon/JakartaWhile many children in Jakarta and the main centers of West Java and Banten received oral polio vaccines yesterday, thousands more living in more at-risk areas are still waiting for their two drops.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
RI can be a great country
RI can be a great country I refer to the account in The Jakarta Post on May 21 of the presidential address on the occasion of National Awakening Day, wherein he urged the Indonesian people to "feel proud of themselves and do the best they can for the country".
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Migrant workers depressed
Migrant workers depressed BATAM, Riau Islands: Eight Indonesian migrant workers, who were sent home by Indonesia's consulate in Johor Bahru, Malaysia to Batam city in Riau Islands on Friday were suffering from serious depression, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Bio Farma fails to get WHO contract
Bio Farma fails to get WHO contractYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungDrug manufacturer Bio Farma estimated it will suffer a 35 percent drop in revenue this year after its failure to qualify for a World Health Organization (WHO) tender to provide polio vaccine, a company director said on...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
*Govt, House risk delay of budget implementation Page 2
*Govt, House risk delay of budget implementation Page 2 *RI warns against Bali boycott over Aussie's drug case Page 3 *House drops plan to probe fuel price increases Page 4 *Corby's case a tough test for Australia-RI ties Page 6 *Kembangan residents flee home after deadly clash Page 8 *Henin ousts...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Partnership clarifies
Partnership clarifies Your article entitled Jakartans suffer from discriminating public service, ... (The Jakarta Post, May 30, page 2) mentioned a report made by the Indonesian Institute for Civil Society (INCIS) on racial discrimination and cronyism in public services.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
1. DISCOURSE: 1 X 49
1. DISCOURSE: 1 X 49 Kutai Kartanegara to kick off historical local polls 2. FRENCH: 2 X 21 Chirac names Villepin as new prime minister 3. BOYCOTT: 1 X 56 RI warns against Bali boycott over Australian's drug case 4. SYDNEY: 1 X 32 Sydney Airport crime-riddled: Report
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Kutai Kartanegara to kicks off historical local polls
Kutai Kartanegara to kicks off historical local polls Kutai Kartanegara regency, in East Kalimantan, will be the first regency in dizzying series of local direct elections across the country -- the first ever -- when the polls open on Wednesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Partnership clarifies
Partnership clarifies Your article entitled Jakartans suffer from discriminating public service, ... (The Jakarta Post, May 30, page 2) mentioned a report made by the Indonesian Institute for Civil Society (INCIS) on racial discrimination and cronyism in public services.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
EU -- down but not out
EU -- down but not out In a seminar on the European Union in Jakarta last month, French Ambassador Renaud Vignal cautioned that a rejection by French voters of the European Constitution Treaty should not be construed as "the end of the world.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Genuine help does not expect 'pahala'
Genuine help does not expect 'pahala' I would like to comment on Fazal-E-Mujeeb's letter published in The Jakarta Post on May 27.His answer to Agus Utoro's concern is typical of what you would expect from your parents or ustadz (cleric).
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Workers on strike to get allowance
Workers on strike to get allowance JAMBI: Approximately 30 of the 40 employees with water company PDAM Tirta Batanghari in Batanghari regency have been on strike since Monday, demanding that the company pay them a "family allowance".
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Kembangan folk flee home after deadly clash
Kembangan folk flee home after deadly clashThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of residents of the Taman Permata Buana housing complex in Kembangan, West Jakarta, have left their houses since a deadly clash between two local groups on Saturday over land ownership.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
checked
checkedHUMANITY AWARD: Indonesian Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab (right) receives a bouquet of flowers from Shinichi Kawashima, sponsoring representative of the Japan- Indonesia Partnership Association (JIPSA).
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Equality urged in deciding 'anchor bank' criteria
Equality urged in deciding 'anchor bank' criteriaUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLocal private banks want Bank Indonesia (BI) to consider them along with larger state lenders when casting about for "anchor banks" during its planned consolidation of the banking industry.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
JP/2/Heads/WEDNESDAY, 01-06-05
JP/2/Heads/WEDNESDAY, 01-06-05 1. BUDGET: 2 X 24 Govt, House risk delay in budget implementation 2. KUTAI: 1 X 32 Fraud fears as Kutai goes to the polls 3. POLIO: 2 X 24 Rural children still waiting for polio vaccines 4. ATIKA: 1 X 32 Artika proud to reach top 15
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Headings
Headings1. SERVICE -- 1x42 Serviced apartments: a home with hotel touch 2. POLIO -- 2x25 Bus stations help facilitate massive polio vaccinations 3. KEMBANG -- 3x14 Kembangan folk flee home after deadly clash 4. SPEAK -- 1x30 'We greatly depend on electricity'
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Synthetic fiber makers shift to coal
Synthetic fiber makers shift to coal Synthetic fiber makers are turning to coal as an alternative energy source for their factories amid high oil prices -- a move that it is estimated could save a company up to Rp 4 billion (US$421,000) a month in fuel costs, an association says.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Fraud fears as Kutai goes to the pools
Fraud fears as Kutai goes to the poolsA'an Suryana and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Kutai KartanegaraKutai Kartanegara are bracing for landmark direct regental elections, but there are fears of possible fraud during the vote on Wednesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Montgomerie squeezes
Montgomerie squeezes into top 50 in worldAssociated Press London Colin Montgomerie moved up to No. 50 in the world rankings by the narrowest margin Monday, making him exempt for the U.S. Open next month at Pinehurst and renewing debate over a rules dispute at the Indonesian Open earlier this year.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Country Profile:
Country Profile:Part -1Italian 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.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Serviced apartments: a home with hotel touch
Serviced apartments: a home with hotel touchNew apartments and condominiums continue to flood the market despite the generally low occupancy rates. What kinds of services are developers providing to lure residents? The following is the third of a series of articles on apartments and condominiums in...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gamblingFrom RepublikaA 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.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding 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.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Monty squeezes into world top 50
Monty squeezes into world top 50Associated Press, London Colin Montgomerie moved up to No. 50 in the world rankings by the narrowest margin Monday, making him exempt for the U.S. Open next month at Pinehurst and renewing debate over a rules dispute at the Indonesian Open earlier this year.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
JP/1/ASABA
JP/1/ASABA Suspected killer of PT Asaba boss captured A marine suspected of killing the CEO of PT Arena Sarana Bakti (Asaba) was shot in the legs when escaping his pursuers, military police said, and was arrested in Malang, East Java on Tuesday. First Corp.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Fuso names new president and CEO
Fuso names new president and CEO TOKYO: Scandal-tainted Japanese truckmaker Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus announced a new president and CEO on Tuesday, demonstrating resolve to overcome a crisis over cover-ups of auto defects.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
U.S. reopens missions in RI
U.S. reopens missions in RI JAKARTA: The United States resumed on Tuesday its diplomatic missions in Indonesia after closing its doors on Thursday last week due to heightened fears of a terror attack.The U.S.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Sweden - Indonesia
Sweden - Indonesia Sweden and Indonesia have long-standing, good and close relations, dating far back in time -- before Indonesia's independence. Diplomatic relations were established in 1950, Sweden being one of the first countries to recognize the newly independent Republic of Indonesia in late...
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
VP asks cigarette firms for sacrifice
VP asks cigarette firms for sacrificeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe lower profits cigarette-makers were likely to experience when the government raised the retail price on cigarettes should be viewed as a sacrifice to the state, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Tuesday.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Meanwhile, under the theme Telkomsel Cares for the Next
Meanwhile, under the theme Telkomsel Cares for the Next Generation Telkomsel also demonstrated its commitment to Good Corporate Citizenship ( GCC ) by donating Rp. 500 million to UNICEF for its polio eradication program.
Wed, 01 Jun 2005
Gefarina Johan tastes bitter political pill
Gefarina Johan tastes bitter political pillM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On May 5, a newspaper in the United States, The Washington Times, printed a story about the failed political bid of a woman in Indonesia.