Archive: 13 June 2005
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Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Santia finally gets Dutch visa
Santia finally gets Dutch visa JAKARTA: After a delay forced her to put off her travel plans, national cyclist Santia Tri Kusuma was granted a visa by the Dutch embassy to race in the Netherlands. The 24-year-old Southeast Asian and Asian Games medalist was due to leave on the KLM evening flight on Saturday, according to Cycling Association of Indonesia (ISSI) secretary-general Sofian Ruzian.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
MeesPierson provides philanthropic consulting service
MeesPierson provides philanthropic consulting service MeesPierson, the wealth management and trust division of Fortis Bank, recently opened its representative office in Indonesia to provide premium services here, particularly in the field of philanthropy advisory services. The Jakarta Post's Urip Hudiono recently talked with MeesPierson Indonesia president director Marc H.J. Hedeman Joosten about the company's activities and business plans in Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Yus-Soetadi promise free education
Yus-Soetadi promise free education Concerned that many children have no opportunity to continue their studies due to economic hardship, Depok mayoral candidate Yus Ruswandi is pledging to make education free for students from poor families if he is elected. To ensure this happens, Yus and running mate Soetadi Dipowongso have proposed to establish fee-free schools in slum areas.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kiosks, homes catch fire
Kiosks, homes catch fire JAKARTA: Fire gutted seven kiosks near the Rawasari traditional market in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, on Sunday. No one was hurt in the incident, which took place sometime after midnight. A witness said the fire began after a small explosion inside a kiosk selling herbal medicines. Firefighters managed to extinguish the blaze at 1 a.m. Another fire destroyed several houses in the densely populated Jembatan Lima area in Tambora, West Jakarta, early on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stop human exports
Stop human exports From Koran Tempo The 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 most vulnerable groups. This trade in humans has become a lucrative business for entrepreneurs.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/STUDENT
JP/5/STUDENT Students earn good money during election campaign The Jakarta Post Jakarta The first day of the gubernatorial election campaign in West Sumatra province has brought unexpected benefits to the university students of Padang city. For only pasting up posters of the candidates, they are paid Rp 60,000 (US$6.4) a day, and receive T-shirts bearing the likenesses of the candidates for whom they are working.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
When free speech becomes an act of sedition
When free speech becomes an act of sedition Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta We frequently shake our heads in frustration at the misconduct and profiteering of public officials. But the conviction of a university student in Bali for insulting the president -- burning a picture of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to protest the planned fuel price hikes -- makes this writer want to hide his head in shame over the state of our befuddled democracy.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings page 8 1. RAIL -- 2x18 Double railway track to ease overcrowding 2. WALK -- 1x28 WFP, TNT walk against malnutrition 3. SPEAK -- 3x10 'Is this country that poor?' page 9 1. INTRO -- 1x42 Depok mayoral candidates offer alternatives
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY told to empower Munir probe team
SBY told to empower Munir probe team Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With its June 23 deadline looming, the Munir murder fact-finding team has yet to complete its task of identifying the killers of the noted human rights campaigner, and the government is being urged to extend the team's term and empower it so it can finish its job.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Harun-Farkhan see Depok as religious, competitive city
Harun-Farkhan see Depok as religious, competitive city For Harun Heryana, encouraging people to practice their respective religions is a major part of human resource development. He believes skills and intelligence are of little use without principles. "Without strong morals, the development process is hindered. I believe the widespread corruption in the country is due to the lack of ethics of both officials and residents)," argued Harun in his recent speech before the Depok Council.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PKB (3x18)
1. PKB (3x18) PKB prepares disciplinary moves against rivals 2. Land (2x27) Government defends new land decree amid strong protests 3. Busung (2x24) More toddlers die from severe malnutrition
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Advertorial: ANZ
Advertorial: ANZ Planet Hollywood The world's only dining experience entirely inspired by the world of movies, Planet Hollywood, launched its 16th restaurant in Jakarta in 1994. Planet Hollywood Jakarta is Asia's premier dining experience, and is leading the way for another 16 Planet Hollywoods to open up across the region. The concept for Planet Hollywood was originated by Keith Barish, the film producer responsible for "The Fugitive", "Sophie's Choice" and "9 1/2 Weeks".
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
More toddlers die from severe malnutrition
More toddlers die from severe malnutrition The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Jayapura Despite the millions of dollars in relief aid pledged to the tsunami-ravaged province of Aceh, children are suffering from severe malnutrition in several areas, with two infants dead.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, June 13, 2005
TV Program: Monday, June 13, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:00 Children Drama 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 12:30 p.m.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government defends new land decree amid strong protests
Government defends new land decree amid strong protests The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has defended the controversial presidential decree that allows the government to forcibly take over privately owned land that has been earmarked for development purposes, even when owners fail to agree on compensation offered to them. Vice President Jusuf Kalla said that despite recent protests by many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) against Presidential Decree No.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Kidnap (30) - 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x16)
1. Kidnap (30) - 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x16) Two Indonesians held hostage in RP freed 2. SBY (45) - 42 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x14) Callers find it hard to reach President Susilo 3. Pasar Baru (30) - 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x14) Thousands flock to Passer Baroe Festival 4. Susul (25) - 32 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x16) High oil prices here to stay: Analysts --- 5. Photos, graph, inside
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
What is bilingual education?
What is bilingual education? Jan Dormer Malang, East Java Apparently, misconceptions abound as to the nature and purpose of bilingual education.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Party launches campaign against poverty, malnutrition
Party launches campaign against poverty, malnutrition Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's daughter Zannuba Arifah Chafsoh reads out a statement to mark the declaration of an Anti-Poverty Movement and the establishment of Task Force Against Malnutrition in a ceremony held at Donohudan Haj Dormitory, Surakarta, Central Java.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
WFP,TNT fight malnutrition through walk
WFP,TNT fight malnutrition through walk The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 1,500 people took part in the Fight Hunger-Walk the World 2005 held on Sunday by the World Food Program (WFP) and multinational logistics company TNT, to raise Rp 250 million to fight hunger and malnutrition in Indonesia. The walk, which was held at Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., was part of a global walk carried out on the same day in over 200 cities in 90 countries.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cristiano Ronaldo in the thick of things in Aceh
Cristiano Ronaldo in the thick of things in Aceh Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo's whistle-stop visit to Banda Aceh on Saturday encountered a hitch when crowd control problems forced the cancellation of a coaching clinic. The 20-year-old Manchester United player, on a two-day visit to Banda Aceh and Jakarta for tsunami relief, was scheduled to lead the clinic for elementary school and junior high school students at a soccer field.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Senegal hired Indonesian ship
Senegal hired Indonesian ship INDONESIA: The Senegalese government has hired Indonesian passenger ferry MV Wilis from state-owned shipping company PT Pelini to ply the Casamance region, the Indonesian Embassy in Dakar said. The embassy told Antara on Saturday that the Senegalese government was renting the ship for US$4,000 per day for 18 months with possibility of an extension for another six months. The price tag was lower than those offered by other countries for passenger ships.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
House 'won't intervene' in Cepu oil dispute
House 'won't intervene' in Cepu oil dispute Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has softened its stance on the ongoing negotiations between state oil and gas firm Pertamina and U.S. company ExxonMobil over the Cepu oil block in Central Java, saying that it wishes only to meet with the Indonesian negotiating team to ensure a speedy resolution.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
33 Papua infants infected with HIV
33 Papua infants infected with HIV JAYAPURA, Papua: A senior official revealed on Friday that 33 infants in Papua province had been infected with HIV. The virus was transmitted to them through their mothers, said Papua Health Office Director Tigor Silaban. In order to prevent more infants being infected with the virus in the future, Tigor called on expecting mothers to take HIV tests in the early stages of pregnancy.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/GRAFT
JP/5/GRAFT West Java official denies involvement in Rp 100b markup case Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung A former West Java official denied on Friday that he had been involved in a markup scam worth Rp 100 billion (US$10.6 million) last year as has been reported by local antigraft activists. There were no irregularities in the purchase of heavy equipment worth Rp 100 billion, said Wahyu Kurnia, the former chief of the Equipment Bureau in the West Java provincial administration.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Is this country that poor?'
'Is this country that poor?' Malnutrition has surfaced in parts of the country, including in one of the nation's wealthiest cities, Jakarta. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their thoughts on the alarming number of malnutrition cases being reported in recent months. Alvi Jane, 26, is a public relations officer. She lives in Kampung Rambutan area, East Jakarta: I thought inadequate nutrition was the problem of African countries.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Women go for lighter, sleeker laptops
Women go for lighter, sleeker laptops The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Mandy, 28, owning a portable computer is a must for her job at a noted film production company in the country. As her job requires high mobility and flexibility, Mandy never leaves her home without her 12-inch notebook. "I decided to buy a small-size laptop as it's easier to carry apart from its sleek and attractive design," said Mandy, who has had the notebook for three years.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Conjoined twins open eyes
Conjoined twins open eyes JAKARTA: Nia Ayu Lestari, one of the conjoined twins just separated in a five-hour operation on Saturday, has managed to open her eyes and move her hands. "We have started to give her liquid glucose. The twins will also be given special formula milk," Sudjatmiko, a member of surgical team from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital, said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rights body, police sign agreement
Rights body, police sign agreement JAKARTA: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and the National Police signed an agreement on Friday on cooperation in handling human rights abuse cases. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said the agreement would keep police officers from committing abuse when undertaking their duties. "Komnas HAM has also provided training for the police to help them deal with human rights cases," Da'i said.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two Indonesians held hostage in RP freed
Two Indonesians held hostage in RP freed Agence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippines Philippine troops on Sunday rescued two Indonesian seamen being held by Muslim militants on the southern Philippine island of Jolo, the military said. Armed forces chief Gen. Efren Abu told DZBB radio in Manila the military hoped to free a third Indonesian kidnapped by the gunmen in the next few days.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Posyandu' lacks volunteers, fails to enhance health services
'Posyandu' lacks volunteers, fails to enhance health services The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a Tuesday morning when a group of women gathered to chat on a narrow veranda of the house of a subdistrict head in Pangkalan Jati Baru, Depok. One might think that they were there for an arisan (monthly social gathering) to catch up with the local gossip. The topic of discussion was a little more weighty than that.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Double railway track to ease overcrowding
Double railway track to ease overcrowding Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State railway operator PT Kereta Api (KA)'s Jakarta division revealed Sunday that it would start the development of double- line linking Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta and Serpong in Tangerang early next year. KA said the project was part of its efforts to help ease overcrowded trains. "The project has topped the priority list of the Ministry of Transportation ...
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dayak, Madurese women hold meeting
Dayak, Madurese women hold meeting YOGYAKARTA: Members of a communication forum for Dayak and Madurese women, or Dara Arum as the forum is named, gathered here in Yogyakarta on Saturday for a six-day meeting to discuss peace- keeping efforts between the two conflicting communities. Held under the central theme of "Strengthening the Role and Capacity of Dayak and Madurese Women to Build Peace," the meeting in Yogyakarta is the forum's second national consolidation meeting.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government starts revitalization of farming sectors
Government starts revitalization of farming sectors Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Purwakarta, West Java President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officially initiated on Saturday a revitalization plan for the country's agriculture, fisheries and forestry sector as part of the government's efforts to achieve higher economic growth and reduce unemployment.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/TRIP
JP/5/TRIP Kupang officials plan overseas trip as malnutrition widespread Jemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang Kupang government officials have arranged a trip to Palmerston in the Northern Territory, Australia to learn from development programs in the state after recent reports of thousands of malnourished children in East Nusa Tenggara province.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Health ministry says polio vaccine doesn't cause fatalities
Health ministry says polio vaccine doesn't cause fatalities Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent deaths of at least four children has raised concerns over the safety of the polio vaccine administered under the government's nationwide program.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS 33 Papua infants infected with HIV JAYAPURA, Papua: A senior official revealed on Friday that 33 infants in Papua province had been infected with HIV. The virus was transmitted to them through their mothers, said Papua Health Office Director Tigor Silaban. In order to prevent more infants being infected with the virus in the future, Tigor called on expecting mothers to take HIV tests in the early stages of pregnancy.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
On clean environment
On clean environment I refer to your front page article on June 7 titled Susilo wants public to shame dirty cities. It is encouraging to see President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono take up such issues and to press for better education as that's an important part of the long term solution. Hopefully it is not a one-off because it happens to be World Environment Day. There's one major pollution factor however that Susilo has missed.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
What is bilingual education?
What is bilingual education? Jan Dormer Malang, East Java Apparently, misconceptions abound as to the nature and purpose of bilingual education.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI ambassador thanks U.S. girl
RI ambassador thanks U.S. girl U.S.: Indonesia's ambassador to the United States visited a Michigan schoolgirl to thank her for writing a sympathetic letter to his country after it was devastated by a tsunami last December. Soemadi D.M. Brotodiningrat came to the northern Michigan town of Charlevoix on Thursday, where he met 9-year-old Maggie Hamilton, her classmates and local officials in the elementary school. "The beautiful simplicity of your letter ...
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Setiabudi One
Setiabudi One The One Stop Entertainment Center Celebrate Today's Choice in Modern Lifestyle and Entertainment Experience! Expect something different and sophisticatedly entertaining the moment you step into Setiabudi One. Incorporating the striking red brick facade with the well designed and stylishly furnished interior, the whole building represents the true concept of the urban lifestyle and absolute entertainment.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thousands flock to Passer Baroe Festival
Thousands flock to Passer Baroe Festival The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of visitors took part in the Passer Baroe Festival, which was held on Saturday over the Ciliwung River. The festival, part of celebrations for the capital's 478th anniversary on June 22, was named after the adjacent Pasar Baru shopping complex, the first ever 'elite' shopping center in the capital.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/HOSPITAL
JP/5/HOSPITAL Malaysian hospitals favorite among RI patients Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Indonesians are increasingly looking to Malaysia for medical treatment. Malaysian deputy tourism minister Achmad Zahid Hamidi said on Friday that, last year, Indonesians visiting Malaysia for medical purposes reached 126,000 out of 174,000 foreigners receiving medical treatment in the country.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tree branches fall onto motorists
Tree branches fall onto motorists JAKARTA: Motorists passing down Jl. Wijiaya II No. 35 in Kemang on Saturday got a nasty surprise when tree branches began raining down on their vehicles, smashing windows and injuring a truck driver. At least four cars and four motorcycles were damaged in the incident, while the truck driver, Ngatino, received lacerations to both hands after a branch shattered his windshield.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/LAMPUNG
JP/5/LAMPUNG Golkar cowboy heavily favored in Lampung election Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Wearing a cowboy hat and black sunglasses, a man in his 50s holds a little boy for a group of journalists to see. The next morning, the picture of the little village boy and the cowboy was then splashed on all the tabloids across Lampung province. It was only one among many efforts by the suave cowboy-wannabe to win the hearts and minds of South Lampung regency.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nur Mahmudi prioritizes better public services
Nur Mahmudi prioritizes better public services Nur Mahmudi Ismail's mayoral candidacy has puzzled some of his colleagues because, as former forestry minister, becoming mayor would be a drop in status. "It is a mandate given by my party that I cannot reject. Moreover, I believe, with the capacity I have, I can do better serving Depok residents," he said.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Defense procurement and military-related debt
Defense procurement and military-related debt Andi Widjajanto, Jakarta Weapons systems procurement should be driven by military strategies developed by the defense ministry to respond to current and potential threats. Defense procurement should also be confirmed by the finance ministry in order to make sure that military spending is legitimate. The main questions for strategic planners and acquisition officers to decide on weapons procurement are: What and how much should we buy?
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Badrul eyes green spaces for houses
Badrul eyes green spaces for houses As a former Depok mayor, whose term ended in May, Badrul Kamal has reason to believe he is the strongest mayoral candidate. His five-year term gave Badrul plenty of opportunities to meet with public figures and residents. "Of course I have an advantage, because Depok people know me better. But it is not my only strength," said the 50-year old former bureaucrat, who is running with Syihabuddin Ahmad, a cleric and member of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/heads
JP/3/heads June 13, 2005: 1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 49 When free speech becomes an act of sedition 2. BOXING: 2 X 28 Mike Tyson falls to little known McBride, announces retirement 3. POSYANDU: 3 X 22 'Posyandu' lack volunteers, fails to enhance health services
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Polio --- 3x18
1. Polio --- 3x18 Health ministry says polio vaccine doesn't cause fatalities 2. Munir --- 1x30 SBY told to empower Munir probe team 3. G-33 ---- 2x27 G-33 upbeat WTO members will accept special treatment offer 4. Newmont -- 2x30 Newmont in angry exchange over Indonesia investigation
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singapore-based oil explorer finds niche in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based oil explorer finds niche in Southeast Asia Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore A Singapore-based company has found a niche in exploring for oil and gas in Southeast Asia at a time when bigger players are focused on potential major discoveries in other parts of the world. PEARL Energy Ltd.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Depok mayoral candidates offer alternatives
Depok mayoral candidates offer alternatives With Depok to hold its first direct election on June 26, the five pairs of mayoral candidates are gearing up to garner as many votes as they can from the nearly 900,000 eligible voters during the campaign period from June 9 to June 22. According to a recent telephone poll conducted by the University of Indonesia's Political Science Research Center, the candidates have their work cut out.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Polio cases soar to 34
Polio cases soar to 34 JAKARTA: Indonesia has seen six more cases of polio confirmed, bringing the total number of children afflicted with the crippling virus to 34, the World Health Organization reported on Friday. One of the newly confirmed cases came from the West Java regency of Sukabumi, where the first polio case was found in April, while the remaining five were found in the neighboring regencies of Lebak, Cianjur and Bogor.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rejection of EU constitution
Rejection of EU constitution The rather unconvincing declarations made by the European Union's leadership that the ratification process for the ill- fated European constitution is not yet dead reminds me of the farmer's futile attempt to kick his dead mule back to life. Political decision makers would be well advised to act on the real reasons for the debacle (Crisis-hit EU mulls options after new charter blow in The Jakarta Post dated June 8).
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia facing pressure to reform car import policy
Malaysia facing pressure to reform car import policy Eileen NG, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia For decades, Malaysia's policy of giving Malay auto dealers the exclusive right to import foreign cars at the expense of minority Chinese and Indians has been like a dark family secret - you know it but you don't talk about it. After all, it hinged on the country's most sensitive nerve ending: racial inequality.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
PKB prepares disciplinary moves against rivals
PKB prepares disciplinary moves against rivals Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After winning recognition from the government, the National Awakening Party (PKB) under Muhaimin Iskandar is mulling action against members of a rival camp. PKB deputy secretary-general Zannuba Arifah Chafsoh, better known as Yenni Wahid, said on Saturday, however, that doors would stay open for the party's splinter group to rejoin. "We maintain the spirit of brotherhood.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornography From Media Indonesia The sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern. Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye. The problem of morality and character among teenagers involves not only formal education but also the role of their families, social environment and personal associations.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2: Democracy, defense and development
Part 1 of 2: Democracy, defense and development Juwono Sudarsono, Jakarta From a centralized government backed by the military for more than 32 years under President Soeharto, Indonesia today remains the focus of attention of many policymakers and academicians. The questions posed were: Can civilian-dominated politics take root in Indonesia and become the vanguard of democratic government in a country that has the largest Muslim population in the world?
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Studying abroad -- Big costs, big rewards
Studying abroad -- Big costs, big rewards Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Studying abroad may not only enrich your academic experience and give you some international experience, an overseas education can also be the key to a good career. In this ever-increasingly borderless world, major companies not only want employees with good skills but also a good command of the English language, in addition to a good knowledge of international affairs.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Abdul-Ilham: A struggle since the beginning
Abdul-Ilham: A struggle since the beginning Abdul Wahab Abidin and running mate Ilham Wijaya have trod a long and difficult road to be named the Depok mayoral candidates representing the Democratic Party. The pair first had to compete with Gaduh Sunu Sumantri and Agung Wicaksono, who also claimed to have support from the party's central executive board.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Callers find it hard to reach President Susilo
Callers find it hard to reach President Susilo Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is not exactly like a subtle rejection by a fellow who dutifully gives his number and asks you to call him but never picks up the phone. Nevertheless those who phoned or sent text messages to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's private number on Sunday, were disappointed by the "busy" tone or undelivered messages.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
* Newmont in angry exchange over Indonesia probe Page 2
* Newmont in angry exchange over Indonesia probe Page 2 * PKB prepares disciplinary moves against rivals Page 4 * Colorful Surabaya election campaign Page 5 * Democracy, defense and development Page 7 * Depok mayoral candidates offer alternatives Page 9 * Security lockdown strains Yangon with searches, patrols Page 11 * House 'won't intervene' in Cepu oil dispute Page 13 * Computers now grading student writing in the U.S. Page 20 * Christian keeps true to father's words Page 21
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 13, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 13, 2005 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Black is Black by M. Faisal (Iconk) at Galeri Nasional Indonesia Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No.14 Central Jakarta, until June 14 * 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.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
G-33 upbeat WTO members will accept special treatment offer
G-33 upbeat WTO members will accept special treatment offer Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Group of 33 developing countries is upbeat about its chances that World Trade Organization members will accept its proposal on the implementation details of special and differential treatment in protecting staple farm products.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Achdiat Karta Mihardja: 'Not of an age but for all time'
Achdiat Karta Mihardja: 'Not of an age but for all time' Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lines of a poem Ayahku (my father) shows how deep admiration blends so well with the bewilderment that Nuska sees in her father. And yet it speaks volumes about her father, the literary giant Achdiat Karta Mihardja. Kukenang masa kecilku/ayah selalu membaca/kukenang masa laluku ayah selalu berdebat/berperang dia dengan dirinya. The line literally means "I remember my childhood, father always read.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Senen, Jakarta's real mess
Senen, Jakarta's real mess From Warta Kota The Senen area in Central Jakarta has long been a gathering place for artists as well as a hoodlum operational area. The predominance of a serious criminal element has now even made the zone "untouchable" --- Jakarta security personnel and police will not go near the area, let alone curb any crime.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bappenas should be dissolved
Bappenas should be dissolved From Republika I would like to put a question to the President, who is also a populist economist: When will the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas), which follows the New Order regime's top-down economic development pattern, be dissolved? The pattern has produced a handful of multinational corporations, while at the same time impoverishing urban and rural communities.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Comprehensive plan and special body needed to fight terrorism
Comprehensive plan and special body needed to fight terrorism Ridarson Galingging, Jakarta We have yet again experienced a terrorist attack. The recent bombing in Poso, Sulawesi and the "attack" on the Indonesian Embassy in Australia show that we have failed to learn from similar incidents in the past and only react after innocent people's lives are taken. The government conducts investigations and tries to prosecute the perpetrators. For the most part, the government just looks helpless.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Newmont in angry exchange over Indonesia investigation
Newmont in angry exchange over Indonesia investigation Steve James, Reuters/New York A top executive of the world's largest gold miner, Newmont Mining Corp., said the Indonesian government bowed to pressure groups and arrested six company officials because allegations that Newmont had polluted the environment appeared in The New York Times.
Mon, 13 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Studying in Singapore, Malaysia less costly
Studying in Singapore, Malaysia less costly T.Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Studying abroad has long been the choice of many students who want to have an international experience while enjoying quality education. There is a long list of options but most prefer to continue their study in an English-speaking country. America and Australia remain favorite destinations, but there are also students who go to neighboring countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines.