Archive: 16 June 2005
93 articles found
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Graft suspects contesting polls
Graft suspects contesting pollsAndi Hajramurni and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/JakartaBuilding a clean government! This was the vision expressed by Ichsan Yasin Limpo, a candidate running for regent, when he delivered his manifesto to Gowa regental councillors a few days ago in an...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Susilo to visit the Philippines
Susilo to visit the Philippines MANILA: Indonesian president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is to visit the neighboring Philippines next week for talks with President Gloria Arroyo, the Filipino government said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Bomb found at railway station
Bomb found at railway stationAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaOne week after a bomb exploded in Pamulang, Tangerang, the Jakarta Police's bomb squad have defused a bomb placed inside a shopping bag in the parking lot of Tanjung Barat Railway Station in South Jakarta, just before midnight on...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Lawyer arrested for bribery
Lawyer arrested for bribery JAKARTA: A lawyer for suspended Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh has been arrested after being caught red-handed paying Rp 250 million (US$26,300) as a bribe to a Jakarta High Court clerk.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
UNDP introduces Internet program to combat poverty
UNDP introduces Internet program to combat povertyBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post/MagelangEntranced by the new technology, Sutrisno, a fish breeder from a remote area in Magelang, Central Java, admits to initially knowing little about the Internet and its potential to improve his livelihood.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
* Heavy rains in Jakarta predicted to stop by Saturday Page 2
* Heavy rains in Jakarta predicted to stop by Saturday Page 2 * State audit agency official admits accepting 'gift' Page 4 * Foreign ship impounded near Batam Page 5 * Criminalizing adultery Page 6 * Monorail work on again as fresh funds begin to flow Page 8 * Asafa Powell of Jamaica breaks 100m...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Many still need convincing over importance of education
Many still need convincing over importance of educationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShould poverty be blamed for people ignoring the importance of education? Or is it their lack of education that leads to poverty?Creating a system of community-based education, which also empowers them economically,...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Batam Navy patrol detains foreign ship, crew
Batam Navy patrol detains foreign ship, crewThe Jakarta Post, BatamA Batam Navy patrol boat apprehended Singaporean MV Bourbon Aladin ship and its 65-member crew on Wednesday for entering Indonesian waters without the required documents.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
;AFP;
;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Asia-economy-outlook sched Slower growth, risks seen in 2005 for Pacific Rim economies: PECC JP/16/ASIASlower growth, risks seen in 2005 for Pacific Rim economies: PECC Agence France-Presse Singapore The average economic growth of 18 key economies in the Pacific Ocean rim will slow...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Problems of migrant workers
Problems of migrant workers We refer to the report Singapore a killing field for RI migrant workers (The Jakarta Post, May 16) and the Singapore Embassy's reply to that article on May 25 . Allow us to contribute another perspective as Transient Workers Count Too (TWC2) - a Singapore NGO engaged...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Acehnese long to return to their province when peace comes
Acehnese long to return to their province when peace comesHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Medan If the longed-for peace was achieved in Aceh it could increase the province's population by more than 20 percent, as people who fled separatist conflict and the recent tsunami returned.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Bogor gardens to help develop mangrove conservation area
Bogor gardens to help develop mangrove conservation areaTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe Jakarta administration has plans to develop a mangrove conservation area on the northern coast of Ancol in cooperation with the Bogor Botanical Gardens, the garden's director says.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Zainie admits receiving KPU 'gift'
Zainie admits receiving KPU 'gift'The Jakarta Post, JakartaSupreme Audit Agency (BPK) deputy chairman Abdullah Zainie acknowledged receiving "a present" from the General Elections Commission (KPU) as antigraft investigators were beginning to investigate allegations that influential people outside...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
JP/1/heads
JP/1/heads June 16, 2005 1. GRAFT: 2 X 14 Graft suspects contesting polls 2. ENVOY: 2 X 23 Indonesia to withdraw ambassador to Australia 3. BOMB: 2 X 24 Bomb found at busy Jakarta railway station 4. HAJI: 1 X 32 Suspect named in haj fund scam
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
1. Discourse (55) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45)
1. Discourse (55) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45) New Aceh commander vows to bring peace to Acehnese 2. Aceh (45) - 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) Acehnese long to return to their province when peace comes3. Poverty (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Misguided poverty eradication drive blamed for...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Britain's Islamic Help provides assistance in Aceh
Britain's Islamic Help provides assistance in AcehThe grief of the Acehnese following the tsunami has touched people throughout Indonesia and abroad. A pervading mood of deep sorrow has lingered in the wake of the tsunami disaster on December 26, 2004, in which more than a hundred thousand people...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
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. In a recent The Jakarta Post's article (Foreign Teachers not Qualified, May 21), Alex Tubagus decried the use of English in National Plus Schools, asking,...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Islamic Help, NU continue work in Aceh
Islamic Help, NU continue work in Aceh Delegates of British Muslim charity group Islamic Help visited Indonesia recently to continue their work with Nahdlatul Ulama rebuilding the tsunami-hit Aceh province.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Banks told to lower loan rates
Banks told to lower loan ratesVice President Jusuf Kalla called on local banks on Wednesday to lower their interest rates in order to help revitalize the private sector as well as improve the competitiveness of their businesses in the global market.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
UNDP web project to combat poverty
UNDP web project to combat povertyBlontank Poer , The Jakarta Post, MagelangEntranced by the new technology, Sutrisno, a fish breeder from a remote area in Magelang, Central Java, admits to initially knowing little about the Internet and its potential to improve his livelihood.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Australian apology
Australian apology I would like to apologize for the actions of some radical Australians, who are reacting wrongly to Schapelle Corby's sentencing. I am an Australian citizen and have no opinion of her guilt or innocence, but what I do know is she had a body board bag and it was an illegal...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Health ministry appoints officials
Health ministry appoints officialsJAKARTA: Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari appointed five new senior officials in a ceremony on Wednesday.Four of the newly appointed officials will head the ministry's directorate general.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
BIN attacks team for going public on Munir case
BIN attacks team for going public on Munir caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the end of its tenure nears, the fact-finding team probing the murder of top human rights activist Munir dealt another blow on Wednesday when it was accused of exceeding the scope of its jurisdiction.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Govt plans vaccination drive
Govt plans vaccination driveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Aku anak sehat, tubuhku kuat ..." (I'm a healthy, fit child ...)This almost-forgotten song composed for a past government immunization drive will soon be heard again as the Ministry of Health is planning another national immunization drive...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Capacity-building workshop at N. Dua
Capacity-building workshop at N. DuaThe World Bank plans to hold a workshop on sustainable approaches to local government capacity building at Hotel Inna Putri Bali, Nusa Dua, from June 19 through June 21.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Indonesia to withdraw envoy from Australia
Indonesia to withdraw envoy from AustraliaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is seeking a replacement for Indonesian ambassador to Australia Imron Cotan, who will receive a promotion at the foreign ministry.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Garuda adds weekly Bali-Australia flight
Garuda adds weekly Bali-Australia flightAssociated Press, SydneyDespite calls for Australians to boycott Bali, Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia on Wednesday announced an extra weekly flight between Australia and the popular tourist island to cope with increasing demand.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Ambon students say no to legal gambling
Ambon students say no to legal gamblingAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonPattimura University students protested on Wednesday a proposal by the Student Representative Council to the Ambon administration and city council to establish a legal lottery in the city.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
New drainage works for Tangerang
New drainage works for Tangerang TANGERANG: The municipal administration says remedial works in the flood-prone Gebang Raya, Periuk Jaya and Gembor subdistricts of Periuk district are about to commence.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Studying abroad has
Studying abroad has special meaning Every year, several Indonesian students travel abroad in order to obtain their bachelor, master and Ph.D degrees. There are several advantages in obtaining or continuing their studies abroad.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Not good program for children
Not good program for children I was deeply disturbed by a reality crime show aired by Metro TV on May 25. It showed a street prostitute and her client who were nabbed by policemen at night. Surprized by the arrest, the prostitute and her client had to put their clothes on in a hurry.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Senen, Jakarta's real mess
Senen, Jakarta's real messFrom Warta KotaThe 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...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 16, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 16, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Arts Post-coma Reflections by AA. Made Jelantik at Art Danes Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk No. 159, Denpasar, until July 1 * Arts Reflections of Life by Made Mahendra Mangku, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Workers protest over low pay
Workers protest over low pay BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Hundreds of workers of PT Sweet Indo Lampung protested outside the sugar producer's factory complex in Gedungmeneng, Tulangbawang on Tuesday.The workers, who arrived in several trucks, were continuing their sometimes violent protest on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
There is more to China than business
There is more to China than businessThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo Sinologists here said more people should study China for academic reasons, rather than just for business.Ignatius Wibowo and Abdullah Dahana, both of whom hold doctorates in Chinese studies, told The Jakarta Post the small number of...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Textile Museum offers interesting holiday programs
Textile Museum offers interesting holiday programsThe Jakarta Post JakartaTo welcome the school holidays and also Jakarta's 478th Anniversary this month, the Textile Museum is offering a number of interesting batik painting programs in addition to its regular ones.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Reluctant anticorruption 'czar' warms to his job
Reluctant anticorruption 'czar' warms to his jobEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "This is not my dream; I don't really want to be in this position if you'd like to know what I really think."These were Hendarman Supandji's own words when he was asked about how he felt being named as the...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
1. Munir (4x12)
1. Munir (4x12) BIN attacks team for going public on Munir case 2. Student (2x24) Many still need convincing over importance of education 3. KPK (1x28) Zainie admits receiving KPU 'gift' 4. PIN (1x28) Govt plans vaccination drive 5. Funds (1x34) Giving of gratuities common in RI
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Council seeks closure of warehouses in W. Jakarta
Council seeks closure of warehouses in W. JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCouncillors are urging the Jakarta administration to close down some 50 warehouses operating illegally since 1998 in Tegal Alur and Kamal subdistricts in West Jakarta.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Intel to help make 'digital Vietnam'
Intel to help make 'digital Vietnam' HANOI: The world's largest chipmaker Intel signed on Wednesday an agreement with the Vietnamese government to improve accessibility of information technologies throughout the country, the company's CEO said.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Visa snag holds up table tennis players' training
Visa snag holds up table tennis players' trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A 10-strong contingent of table tennis players, due to leave for training in Guangdong, China, on Wednesday, are biding their time until the issuance of their visas.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Rain will end soon, BMG says
Rain will end soon, BMG saysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe heavy rain of the past two days has inconvenienced many Jakartans, especially motorists.The overnight downpour on Tuesday until Wednesday morning caused traffic jams across the capital.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Susilo announces new public hotline number, 9949
Susilo announces new public hotline number, 9949Rendi A. Witular and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BandungAfter his private mobile phone crashed just a day after its number was made public last week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made public on Thursday a new phone number, 9949,...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Heavy buyings on Astra shares lift JSX index
Heavy buyings on Astra shares lift JSX indexDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended higher on Wednesday led by foreign buying in automotive company Astra International ahead of its ex- dividend date on Thursday, dealers said.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Be careful criminalizing adultery
Be careful criminalizing adulteryNurrohman, Bandung One of the articles in the revision of the Criminal Code that sparked controversy among activists is the inclusion of adultery or extramarital sex as a crime that could be punished by state.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Yogya sees rise in HIV/AIDS cases
Yogya sees rise in HIV/AIDS cases YOGYAKARTA: The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Yogyakarta province has risen from 48 last year to 187 this year, according to official figures. Some 90 percent of the people living with HIV/AIDS in the province are university students.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
RI sailors turned over to lawmakers
RI sailors turned over to lawmakers PHILIPPINES: Two Indonesian sailors, freed after more than two months of captivity, were turned over on Wednesday to an Indonesian lawmaker, while the Philippine military said efforts were under way to rescue a third hostage.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Suspect named in haj fund scam
Suspect named in haj fund scamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA senior official at the Ministry of Religious Affairs was declared a suspect on Wednesday in a corruption case involving Rp 684 billion (US$72 million) in haj pilgrimage funds.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
0811109949
0811109949That is, arguably, the most famous cellular phone number in the country -- along with a few popular TV reality show and game show phone-in numbers, of course.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in a display of public relations bravado blurted out his private number, which he has had for...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Balinese women promote herbal remedies
Balinese women promote herbal remediesRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarNi Wayan Krinting's five-year-old son had a high fever. His temperature was 40 degrees Celsius. A dedicated mother of three, Krinting ran to the backyard and started picking some leaves from plants she had started to...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Jamsostek to invest more in stock
Jamsostek to invest more in stockRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHoping to take advantage of the booming stock market amid rising confidence among foreign investors, state-owned social security firm PT Jamsostek is planning to increase its investments in the local bourse.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Padang councillors jailed for corruption
Padang councillors jailed for corruptionSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangThirteen out of 45 Padang councillors were sentenced to four years in jail each on Tuesday following their convictions on graft charges.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Bomb found at busy Jakarta railway station
Bomb found at busy Jakarta railway stationAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOne week after a bomb exploded in Pamulang, Tangerang, the Jakarta Police's bomb squad have defused a bomb placed inside a shopping bag in the parking lot of Tanjung Barat Railway Station in South Jakarta, just before...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Visa snag holds up table tennis players' training
Visa snag holds up table tennis players' trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An eight-strong contingent of table tennis players, due to leave for training in Guangdong, China, on Wednesday, are biding their time until the issuance of their visas.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
New Aceh commander vows to bring peace to Acehnese
New Aceh commander vows to bring peace to Acehnese Along with foreign and local volunteers, the Indonesian Military has been instrumental in rebuilding Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam following the total destruction brought about by the Dec. 26 tsunami. The following is an interview with Maj. Gen.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Batam journalists support gubernatorial candidates
Batam journalists support gubernatorial candidatesFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Bagong Sastranegara, a reporter cum cameraman at Batam TV, has mobilized his colleagues since February to support the campaign of Soeryo Respationo, a candidate for governor of Riau Islands province.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Kutai election challenged
Kutai election challenged KUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: A candidate in the recent Kutai Kartanegara regency election refused to sign the final vote count on Wednesday to make the vote official."Before the Kutai Kartanegara Election Committee counts the votes and announces the winner, it...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
[b]
Monorail work on again as fresh funds begin to flow 2. WARE -- 1x32 Council demands warehouse closures 3. SCHOOL -- 1x36 Students deal with filth, flies of nearby dump 4. KEBUN -- 2x30 Bogor gardens to help develop mangrove conservation sites 5. SPEAK -- 1x30 'Welfare programs do not work'
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
TV Today: Friday, June 17, 2005
TV Today: Friday, June 17, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Documentary11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Sino-Indonesia ties: Economy comes first
Sino-Indonesia ties: Economy comes firstUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf there is anything we can say about the Sino-Indonesian relationship, it is probably the fact that politics have always come second to sociocultural and economic ties.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Misguided poverty eradication drive blamed for malnutrition
Misguided poverty eradication drive blamed for malnutritionHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe current outbreak of malnutrition that is affecting thousands of children in some provinces might be considered a slap in the face for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, not only because such reports...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Like me, love me, please!
Like me, love me, please!Ong Hock Chuan, Jakarta There is something terribly wrong with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's image advisors if the latest brouhaha over the president giving out his mobile number is any indication.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Peace the only option for Aceh
Peace the only option for AcehAguswandi, London Irresponsible statements from politicians in Jakarta is the last thing Acehnese need at this time, post-disaster. Yet this is what we hear from members of the House of Representatives in Jakarta, as they issue statements criticizing the peace talks in...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
700 students study amid flies
700 students study amid fliesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangStudents of Babakan state elementary school have put up with flies and the stench of garbage emanating from a dump positioned right outside their school for over two years now.Hundreds of residents of three villages around the 3.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Award for dirtiest city
Award for dirtiest city A few days ago I wrote about Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, as a prime candidate to receive an award for the dirtiest city in Eastern Indonesia. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono now has stated ( The Jakarta Post, June 7) that "A city with a dirty environment shows the...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Mas Kus, Website, ini yang dipakai
Mas Kus, Website, ini yang dipakaiVisa snag holds up table tennis players' trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An eight-strong contingent of table tennis players, due to leave for training in Guangdong, China, on Wednesday, are biding their time until the issuance of their visas.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Councillor complains of illegal fishing
Councillor complains of illegal fishingAMBON, Maluku: Golkar councillor Rahman Holle accused on Tuesday businesspeople from Java of illegally purchasing fish from Maluku, depriving the provincial government of needed revenue.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Joint office urged for tsunami and quake prevention, handling
Joint office urged for tsunami and quake prevention, handlingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanRepresentatives of five countries hit by the tsunami disaster a few months ago recommended on Tuesday that the five countries establish a joint office that would function as an information, data and...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Taiwan investing big in Indonesia
Taiwan investing big in IndonesiaUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPutting all political differences aside, Taiwan -- like China -- is one of Indonesia's important economic partners.According to data from the Taiwan Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Jakarta, two-way trade between Indonesia...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Herbal approach the road to inner and outer harmony
Herbal approach the road to inner and outer harmonyPeople in Eastern countries have long believed that a balance between inner and outer harmony maintains physical and mental health.Indonesians have practiced traditional medicine and herbal remedies for centuries, as stated in many inscriptions and...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Pertamina to start operating new 30,000-ton tanker
Pertamina to start operating new 30,000-ton tankerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas firm Pertamina has taken delivery of MT Fastron, the biggest tanker ever built locally with a capacity of 30,000 Long Tons Dead Weight (LTDW), which will strengthen its domestic fuel distribution fleet.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Rain will end soon, BMG says
Rain will end soon, BMG saysDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe heavy rain of the past two days has inconvenienced many Jakartans, especially motorists.The overnight downpour on Tuesday until Wednesday morning caused traffic jams across the capital.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
'Social welfare programs don't work'
'Social welfare programs don't work'Over 8,400 children under five in Jakarta are suffering from malnutrition. The figure represents 1 percent of a total of 923,000 children under five years old recorded by the Jakarta Health Agency in the city.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Malnutrition affects thousands in Cirebon
Malnutrition affects thousands in CirebonCIREBON, West Java: Some 4,000 children in Cirebon regency are suffering from malnutrition, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Poverty has left many parents unable to provide their children with nutritious food, leading to rampant malnutrition,...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Senen, Jakarta's real mess
Senen, Jakarta's real messFrom Warta KotaThe 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...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Lampung Mayor candidates take aims at young voters
Lampung Mayor candidates take aims at young votersOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungAfter completing their national exams, a group of senior high school students were excited seeing someone bringing posters of the box office film The Matrix.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
UN: Asia leads in reducing poverty, falters elsewhere
UN: Asia leads in reducing poverty, falters elsewhereParis Lord, Agence France-Presse/BangkokAsia leads the world in meeting a key development goal of halving extreme poverty by 2015 but has fallen well short in other areas including education, HIV/AIDS and child mortality, the United Nations said...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Remembering Sukarno after collective amnesia
Remembering Sukarno after collective amnesiaM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of the greatest smear campaigns ever committed in the country's modern history was the one that was waged against the country's first president, Sukarno.
Thu, 16 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.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Questions raised over refugee funds
Questions raised over refugee funds AMBON, Maluku: Several provincial councillors here raised allegations of the misappropriation of refugee funds on Wednesday following an official visit to the Dobo and Aru Islands regency.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Importers grouping opposes safeguard
Importers grouping opposes safeguardThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSurging ceramic imports in the past five years has prompted the Importers Association of Indonesia (GINSI) to oppose any proposed safeguard measures for the local ceramic industry, although the imports have jeopardized the local...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Confederations Cup shown on TV
Confederations Cup shown on TV JAKARTA: Private television station SCTV will provide live broadcasts of 14 games in the Confederation Cups in Germany.Station spokesman Budi Darmawan said last week the broadcasts would be at 11 p.m. or 3 a.m., depending on the kickoff time.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Ong Hock Chuan
Ong Hock Chuan Jakarta2. Wandi -- Peace is the only option 1 x 30 Peace the only option for Aceh Aguswandi London3. Nur -- Looking to the past before criminalizing adultery 1 x 30 Be careful criminalizing adultery Nurrohman Bandung
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
BIN attacks team for revealing findings in Munir case
BIN attacks team for revealing findings in Munir caseThe Jakarta Post JakartaAs the end of its tenure nears, the fact-finding team probing the murder of top human rights activist Munir was dealt another blow on Wednesday when it was accused of exceeding the scope of its jurisdiction.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Bali to host Asian Film Conference
Bali to host Asian Film Conference The Asian Film Commissions Network (AFCNet) aims to make Asia the center of film production for the future, gaining greater exposure for the region in the world film market.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Eni requests rescheduling of work in Ambalat block
Eni requests rescheduling of work in Ambalat blockLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOn the back of the ongoing territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia, Italian oil giant Eni SPA has asked for a rescheduling of its exploratory work in the disputed Ambalat oil block, a top official...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Surabaya street dancer fights for livelihood
Surabaya street dancer fights for livelihoodIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaStreet dancer Laksmi's heavily made up face glistens with perspiration. The heat is stifling but the 42-year-old, who makes a living performing the jaranan (traditional dance), barely notices.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Monorail work again as fresh funds begin to flow
Monorail work again as fresh funds begin to flowDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Jakarta Monorail has resumed its long delayed construction work and will soon announce its foreign financiers it said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Interest in Mandarin grows along with Chinese economy
Interest in Mandarin grows along with Chinese economyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMandarin language courses are mushrooming across Greater Jakarta as Indonesian businesspeople, impressed by China's rapid economic growth, rush to establish contacts with Chinese businesses.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Rupiah Rates June 15
Rupiah Rates June 15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,702.49 6,934.94 7,357.61 7,279.59 Brunei dollar 1 6,026.15 5,425.64 5,756.33 5,695.28 Canadian dollar 1 8,063.10 7,261.48 7,702.08 7,622.36 Swiss franc 1 7,912.06 7,125.51 7,557.80 7,479.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Giving of gratuities common in RI
Giving of gratuities common in RIYuli Tri Suwarni and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/MedanDiah Nurwitasari, a legislator of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) at the West Java Legislative Council expressed serious concern over gratuities given by a certain unit of the provincial...
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
Nahdlatul Ulama and 'dayah' in Aceh
Nahdlatul Ulama and 'dayah' in AcehThe grass roots of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, is found in Islamic boarding schools, known as pesantren in Java or dayah in Aceh. Thus, in the wake of the Dec.
Thu, 16 Jun 2005
JP/18/REDY
JP/18/REDYRedy's sculpture embodies passion and emotionBambang Widjarnarko Contributor/Jakarta Some philosophers believe there is only one thing unending beyond death and the inconceivable infiniteness of the universe.