Archive: 2 June 2005
78 articles found
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali Community Cares launched
Bali Community Cares launched DENPASAR: A non-profit organization, Bali Community Cares, was launched last Friday to encourage charity, humanitarian and health activities on Bali. The organization was established by a number of prominent people from diverse professional backgrounds.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/FASHIO
JP/18/FASHIO Bali Fashion Week to draw foreign designers, buyers The Jakarta Post Kuta, Bali Bali will again hold the annual fashion and trade festival, Bali Fashion Week for the sixth consecutive year at the Discovery Hotel, Kuta, from June 6 through June 8.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tourist numbers down in April, BPS reports
Tourist numbers down in April, BPS reports The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the advent of the low season, the number of foreign tourists arriving through Indonesia's 13 main entry points fell by almost 4 percent in April, after rising by more than 11 percent in March, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fugitive marine captured, shot
Fugitive marine captured, shot ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya After almost four weeks on the run, a team of Navy investigators finally captured convicted murderer Suud Rusli, a former Marine corporal who had been traveling incognito after escaping from his cell early in May. A spokesman for Navy Commodore Abdul M.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]Promoting Sutanto would be "complicated" as he has a track
Promoting Sutanto would be "complicated" as he has a track record of taking tough action against gambling.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Miss Indonesia & democracy
Miss Indonesia & democracy From Koran Tempo The sending of an Indonesian girl by a private agency to the Miss Universe contest has triggered a debate in the country, with some coming out in favor of participation, others against it and the rest remaining indifferent. After decades of restriction, the issue has again surfaced. Perhaps when talking about democracy, we overlook its spirit and forget that actions that tend to bring about disadvantages should be avoided.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ministry seeks extra money for infrastructure
Ministry seeks extra money for infrastructure Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Public Works proposed additional funding on Wednesday amounting to Rp 5.07 trillion (US$539 million), mostly to be used for developing public infrastructure in cities and villages around the country.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Embassy -- 2x18
1. Embassy -- 2x18 Embassy attack likely linked to Corby case 2. Japan/SBY - 2x15 RI, Japan agree to start EPA talks 3. Kutai ---- 4x11 Kutai regency kicks off landmark elections 4. Tentena -- 1x32 More suspects held over Tentena bombings
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, June 3, 2005
TV Today: Friday, June 3, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government told to consider GAM's key demands
Government told to consider GAM's key demands Tiarma Siboro and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Peace talks with Aceh rebel leaders are unlikely to bring any significant changes to the long-standing conflict in the tsunami- ravaged province unless the government accepts two key demands raised in Finland, an Acehnese sociologist says.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airport cleared skidded aircraft
Airport cleared skidded aircraft The Jakarta Post Tangerang Three people were injured and Sukarno-Hatta International Airport's southern runway was closed for more than five hours overnight Wednesday after a Boeing 747 crash-landed and skidded to a standstill on Tuesday night. The runway was closed at 10:15 p.m. after the Adam Air Boeing 747-400 aircraft, carrying 123 passengers from Medan, North Sumatra, skidded dangerously as it hit the runway.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
House to query polio handling
House to query polio handling JAKARTA: At least 25 members of the House of Representatives plan to file a motion to question the government's handling of polio and marasmus cases in the country. Lawmaker Nursjahbani Katjasungkana, the initiator of the motion, said on Wednesday the government's response to these health crises was too slow despite long-term development plans.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
World beater Elly lives out a quiet retirement
World beater Elly lives out a quiet retirement Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A little over 20 years ago, Indonesian professional boxing entered a new era when Ellyas Pical became the first of his countrymen to earn a world championship belt. Elly, as he is better known, knocked out South Korean Ju Do Chun to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight belt in Jakarta on May 3, 1985.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Corby and Australians' anger
Corby and Australians' anger Dewi Anggraeni, Melbourne Indonesians may be bewildered by the frenzy the Schapelle Corby case has whipped up in Australia, followed by various manifestations of anti-Indonesian sentiment backlash. Rob Goodfellow's article on May 31 in this newspaper has to a great extent explained what was behind the rage. Having followed the events leading up to her sentencing, and being the mother of a daughter myself, I feel deep sympathy for Corby.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. GAM: 3 X 15
1. GAM: 3 X 15 Government told to consider GAM's key demands 2. AFGHAN 1 X 28 Troubles grow in Afghanistan 3. ACEH: 2 X 24 Tsunami victims' skeletal remains still waiting for a proper burial 4. TSUNAMI: 1 X 32 Tsunami aid may take 8 years to spend 5. SUSUL 2 X 20 Lawyers for Australia's Corby appeal in Bali
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
IA athletes told to get their act together
IA athletes told to get their act together Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) is warning athletes in its specialized program for the 2006 Asian Games to start performing or face the consequences. Half of the 12 sports in the Indonesia Awakens (IA) program are considered behind the goal of offering solid medal opportunities, KONI said on Wednesday during an evaluation of the program, which began in April 2004.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hendripriyono spars with Munir team
Hendripriyono spars with Munir team JAKARTA: Human rights activists have urged the police to detain former intelligence chief A.M. Hendropriyono for what they called "attempts to avoid investigation" in connection with the death of rights champion Munir last year. "The police have sufficient reason to detain Hendropriyono because he has tried to block the investigation," Johnson Pandjaitan of the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jababeka opens for small enterprises
Jababeka opens for small enterprises JAKARTA: The Jababeka industrial zone has allocated 15 hectares to accommodate about 1,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). PT Kawasan Industri Jababeka director, Darmono, said that they were expecting at least 100 SMEs this year. Jababeka, which stands for Jakarta, Bogor, Bekasi and Karawang, is an industrial zone especially geared for factories with lease prices at between Rp 500 million and Rp 2 billion per month.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
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". He further urged them to "remain confident in themselves" and expressed his confidence that Indonesia will one day be a developed country.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Refineries vs. health
Refineries vs. health Perfect timing! Last week the government revived the nationwide campaign for the use of unleaded gasoline -- revived, because like so many other things, the campaign had petered out with little progress toward its target of completely phasing out the use of leaded gasoline by the end of the year.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Toyota Astra to sell Fortuner SUV
Toyota Astra to sell Fortuner SUV JAKARTA: PT Toyota Astra Motor, a distribution unit of Indonesia's biggest auto seller PT Astra International, has announced it will start selling the Toyota Fortuner sport utility vehicle next month. The seven-seat vehicle will be sold for between Rp 293 million (US$30,700) and Rp 351 million, the company said in an e-mailed statement.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fire prime concern for apartment tenants
Fire prime concern for apartment tenants Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New apartments and condominiums continue to flood the market despite the generally low occupancy rates. What are the concerns of most people living in apartments and condominiums? The following is the fourth of a series of articles on apartments and condominiums in the capital.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Embassy attack likely linked to Corby case
Embassy attack likely linked to Corby case Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government condemned on Wednesday the intimidation of its embassy staff in Canberra, calling it a cowardly act, after the embassy received an envelope with white powder -- believed to be anthrax. Most officials have not ruled out a link to the verdict by a court in Bali, which sentenced last Friday a young Australian girl to 20 years in prison for alleged cannabis smuggling.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Our hearts go out to Corby
Our hearts go out to Corby Our hearts go out to Schapelle Corby, the Australian sentenced to 20 years in an Indonesian jail for drug trafficking. Who among us does not feel grieved by the ordeal she is facing? I myself, however, am even more concerned about the reaction of "fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians" like Kevin Taylor whose letter to the Indonesian people appeared in the May 27 issue of The Jakarta Post. Is the Indonesian verdict really so out of line, as many Australians claim?
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Victims' remains waiting for burial in Aceh
Victims' remains waiting for burial in Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Lamno Five months after the Dec. 26 tsunami, hundreds of the victims' skeletons can still be found scattered along the coastal areas of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. She has done no wrong but has been locked up in Kerobokan Prison for six months now and is nearing the end of her strength.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kutai Kartanegara: Miracle regency or mismanaged mess?
Kutai Kartanegara: Miracle regency or mismanaged mess? A'an Suryana and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Kutai Kartanegara A cable car in the middle of jungle-clad Kalimantan? Everybody may not believe it, unless they see it themselves. But, those who have never been in Tenggarong, the capital of Kutai Kartanegara regency, will find that the cable car is no longer a luxury. The cable car, located in Kumala Tourist Island near Tenggarong city downtown, was inaugurated on Sept.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Buleleng Arts Festival promotes multiculturalism
Buleleng Arts Festival promotes multiculturalism Susi Andrini, Contributor, Singaraja Buleleng regency in North Bali is a cultural melting pot where people of diverse ethnicities live side by side in harmony. Unlike other parts of the island of Bali, Buleleng is known to be home to the Balinese, Bugis, Madurese, Javanese, and people of Arab and Chinese descent; each retaining their own rich social, cultural and religious backgrounds.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers for Corby appeal in Bali
Lawyers for Corby appeal in Bali Reuters/Jakarta Lawyers for an Australian woman sentenced to 20 years in jail for smuggling drugs into the Indonesian island of Bali filed an appeal on Wednesday. The appeal to the Bali High Court comes as public outrage brews in Australia against the conviction of Schapelle Corby, 27. On Wednesday, Indonesia's embassy in Canberra was shut after receiving an envelope containing a suspicious powder.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Correction to article
Correction to article Regarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article. Referring to the 13th paragraph of the article, not all of section 299 of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 was declared invalid. Only section 299(1)(d)(ii) of the Act was declared invalid. I stated that in the draft of the article.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN urged to unite against Yangon
ASEAN urged to unite against Yangon Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The road to democracy may be a fraught one, but for Myanmar's pro-democracy activists, it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI exports jump 31.12% in first four months
RI exports jump 31.12% in first four months Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The robust demand for coal, ore, slag, ash and furniture have helped Indonesia's exports rise by 31.12 percent to US$26.63 billion for the first four months of 2005, from $20.31 billion in the same period last year. The Central Statistic Agency (BPS) announced on Wednesday that the country's non-oil and gas exports rose to $20.74 billion, up more than a third from last year's $15.59 billion for the same period.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
The National High Junior School (NHJS) student, Eka Widiyanto
The National High Junior School (NHJS) student, Eka Widiyanto won a gold award on Saturday in the final round of this years Asia-Pacific Mathematics Olympiad (APMOPS) in Singapore. Eka Widiyanto and other five students from NHJS were sent to Singapore to participate in the Math Olympiad on May 28th, 2005 following their success in the first round of the APMOPS held in Jakarta earlier.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lesson from Tentena
Lesson from Tentena Aleksius Jemadu, Bandung The Tentena bombing on May 28, 2005 occurred while President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was trying to convince the United States government and foreign investors that they had good reason to trust his security policies. Soon after the bombing the People's Consultative Assembly's Speaker (MPR), Hidayat Nur Wahid, made a statement that the terrorist attack was a slap In the face for the President. The timing of the President's visit to the U.S.
Thu, 02 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.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Website, Dudi: Ini yang dipakai
Website, Dudi: Ini yang dipakai World beater Pical lives out a quiet retirement Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A little over 20 years ago, Indonesian professional boxing entered a new era when Ellyas "Elly" Pical became the first of his countrymen to earn a world championship belt. Pical knocked out South Korean Ju Do Chun to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight belt in Jakarta on May 3, 1985.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Inflation rate slowed to 7.4% in May: BPS
Inflation rate slowed to 7.4% in May: BPS Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's inflation rate slowed for the second consecutive month in May, after reaching a two-year high in March following the government's decision to increase fuel prices, according to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country. Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this, how could he have despoiled organized religion or contaminated the authenticity of the holy book when he has also recited the verses in their original language -- Arabic.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks 3 percent hike in education spending
Govt seeks 3 percent hike in education spending The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government proposed on Wednesday that 12 percent of next year's state budget, or Rp 33.7 trillion (US$3.87 billion), be allocated for national education, a 3 percent increase from this year's education budget. The proposal was made during a hearing between Minister of National Education Bambang Sudibyo and the House of Representatives' Commission X in Jakarta.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
More suspects held over Tentena bombings
More suspects held over Tentena bombings Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu Police have arrested six more people they believe are involved in the Saturday bombings in Tentena, Central Sulawesi, with suspicions now surfacing that some of the alleged perpetrators were linked to a riot in a neighboring province last year. Central Sulawesi Police deputy chief Sr. Comr. Sukirno confirmed that the six more people were arrested on Wednesday after seven others were detained the day earlier.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP Muslims see peace hopes in rebel summit
RP Muslims see peace hopes in rebel summit Mentang Sagpa didn't mind the scorching sun or the cold, rainy nights as he debated for three days with fellow Muslims over the future of their homeland in the southern Philippines. As the largest Islamic rebel group in the mainly Catholic country ended a rare summit to canvass the sentiments of Muslims on the progress of peace talks, Sagpa headed home to his family with hopes of an end to the three-decade conflict.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Crime and punishment
Crime and punishment I refer to The Jakarta Post May 28 edition where, according to your table on the front page, possession of 8,175 ecstasy pills and 5.26 kilograms of cocaine are viewed, respectively, as crimes of a lesser severity than the alleged "smuggling" of 4.1 kg of marijuana by Australian Schapelle Corby. None of the sentences handed down to any of the individuals listed in that table are relevant to the severity of their reported offenses or the quantity of narcotics in question.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 what to look for in a good national-plus school. As with many products sold in Indonesia, there is a huge range of quality.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Government told to consider GAM's key demands Page 2
*Government told to consider GAM's key demands Page 2 *Cigarette sales at risk by hike plan: Gappri Page 3 *Marine killer shot and recaptured Page 4 *Speculation on new police chief intensifies Page 7 *Door-to-door vaccination reaches more under-fives Page 8 *KONI tells athletes to get their act together Page 10 *Inflation slowed to 7.4% in May Page 13 *Buleleng Arts Festival promotes multiculturalism Page 18 *Lucky tsunami survivors begin moving to new homes Page 19
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Galeria celebrates 4th anniversary
Galeria celebrates 4th anniversary KUTA: Mal Bali Galeria will celebrate its fourth anniversary by organizing arts and business festivals. Located on Bypass Ngurah Rai in Simpang Siur, Kuta, the shopping mall attracts both domestic and foreign visitors. The anniversary will be highlighted by art shows and musical performances, fashion shows, bazaars, etc., from June 1 through June 26.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
World beater Elly lives out a quiet retirement
World beater Elly lives out a quiet retirement Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A little over 20 years ago, Indonesian professional boxing entered a new era when Ellyas Pical became the first of his countrymen to earn a world championship belt. Elly, as he is better known, knocked out South Korean Ju Do Chun to win the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super flyweight belt in Jakarta on May 3, 1985.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Preventing an outbreak
Preventing an outbreak The recent polio outbreak that hit some rural areas in West Java drove anxious mothers to the health posts with their children in tow for the free oral polio vaccination on Tuesday. Although the vaccination program only covered the provinces of Jakarta, West Java and Banten there was high hope that some children had already been protected from this paralyzing disease.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gambling From Republika A betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned. The Indonesian Ulema Council should urge the government to prohibit gambling through SMS quizzes. It only pays a few million rupiah to several winners while the financiers scoop billions of rupiah.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
C. Jakarta to spend Rp 10b for new office
C. Jakarta to spend Rp 10b for new office JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta municipality administration will renovate its office at the cost of Rp 10 billion (US$1.05 million). Head of the administration's general affairs section, Ass'ad Ahmad, said on Tuesday that the renovation would only be for the exterior part of the building, which is located on Jl. Tanah Abang I. He argued that the 30-year-old ceramic tile walls had deteriorated and were cracking.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country. Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this, how could he have despoiled organized religion or contaminated the authenticity of the holy book when he has also recited the verses in their original language -- Arabic.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
'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.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Door-to-door vaccination reaches more under-fives
Door-to-door vaccination reaches more under-fives Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although many parents were reportedly reluctant to bring their under-fives for polio vaccination on Tuesday, the administration said on Wednesday that the number of babies vaccinated was much higher than its initial estimate. "We are still collecting data from the five municipalities and one regency in the capital.
Thu, 02 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.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 2, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 2, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Bali Fashion Week * Bali Fashion Week at the Discovery Hotel, Kuta, from June 6 through June 8. June 5: 9 a.m., Kuta Beach--the largest Batik Painting; 4 p.m, Bali fashionweek Street Carnival involving 300 fashion designers and models displaying their latest works along the Kuta Beach. June 6 to June 8, at Discovery Hotel Kuta: Fashion shows, seminars, and trade Shows Exhibitions * Arts Post-coma Reflections by AA.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government to establish toll road agency
Government to establish toll road agency Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will soon establish a toll road agency that will function as a regulator and supervisor for all toll roads, a move that is expected to assist the business community to better engage in the sector.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
'If you can't pay don't have babies'
'If you can't pay don't have babies' JAKARTA: The husband of Rodoyana Siburian, 30, reported the Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) to the police on Wednesday, accusing the hospital management of holding his wife and baby hostage until he paid the bills. Pamompoan Samosir, 40, a resident of Pondok Kopi, East Jakarta, said that his wife delivered their baby at the hospital on May 24. The hospital bill they had paid was about Rp 3.27 million.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Speculation on new police chief intensifies
Speculation on new police chief intensifies Abdul Khalik, Jakarta When Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) took power as the sixth Indonesian president in October last year, many believed that Gen. Da'i Bachtiar, the national police chief, would be the first Cabinet member to be removed from his post.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 what to look for in a good national-plus school. As with many products sold in Indonesia, there is a huge range of quality.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Schapelle Corby and Australians' anger
Schapelle Corby and Australians' anger JP/6/DEWI Schapelle Corby and Australians' anger Dewi Anggraeni Melbourne Indonesians may be bewildered by the frenzy the Schapelle Corby case has whipped up in Australia, followed by various manifestations of an anti-Indonesian backlash. Rob Goodfellow's article on May 31 in this newspaper has to a great extent explained what was behind the rage.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, June 3, 2005
TV Today: Friday, June 3, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
BP assures Posco LNG supplies to Korea will start in July
BP assures Posco LNG supplies to Korea will start in July Bloomberg Seoul BP Plc. assured South Korea's largest steelmaker, Posco, that liquefied natural gas shipments will start in July, two years before BP completes the Indonesian plant that won the US$2 billion LNG supply contract, Posco said.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
National anti-tobacco drive to start with doctors
National anti-tobacco drive to start with doctors The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Knowledge of the danger of a certain act does not necessarily deter one from committing it, or so a recent survey indicates when health professionals were asked about their smoking habits. The survey shows that 16.5 percent of health professionals in Jakarta are smokers.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Biological attack likely connected to Corby case
Biological attack likely connected to Corby case Ivy Susanti The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian government condemned on Wednesday the intimidation of its embassy staff in Canberra, calling it a cowardly act, after the embassy received an envelope with white powder -- believed to be anthrax. Most officials have not ruled out a link to the verdict by a court in Bali, which sentenced last Friday a young Australian woman to 20 years in prison for alleged cannabis smuggling.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
8 suspects named in Loki attack
8 suspects named in Loki attack AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku Police investigators have completed a probe into the recent attack on a Police Mobile Brigade post in Loki, about 50 kilometers north of Ambon, which left seven people dead. Esly Demas, of the Maluku provincial prosecutor's office, said on Wednesday that the police had reported the progress and named eight people as suspects, one of whom was killed during the nighttime raid on the predominantly Christian village.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 1
Rupiah Rates June 1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,593.20 6,835.10 7,250.95 7,177.31 Brunei dollar 1 6,025.72 5,421.57 5,754.12 5,693.01 Canadian dollar 1 8,000.64 7,199.94 7,640.02 7,560.41 Swiss franc 1 8,051.38 7,246.75 7,688.48 7,609.57 Danish krone 1 1,662.25 1,495.47 1,587.32 1,570.34 Euro 1 12,366.53 11,130.62 11,809.12 11,687.89 Poundsterling 1 18,277.03 16,450.82 17,453.22 17,274.46 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,288.86 1,160.26 1,230.77 1,218.35...
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Japan agree to start EPA talks
RI, Japan agree to start EPA talks Reiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Tokyo Indonesia and Japan agreed on Wednesday to start negotiations on an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), a comprehensive economic cooperation and liberalization drive that would boost trade between the two nations and increase Japan's investment in Indonesia.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock exchange (in rupiah) on June 1, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock exchange (in rupiah) on June 1, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,500 0 0 Adhi Karya 810 0 4,052,000 Adira Dinamika 2,100 0 0 AGIS Tbk 135 5 353,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 280 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,150 0 1,124,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk...
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Proton aims to lose cheap image, double overseas sales
Proton aims to lose cheap image, double overseas sales Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian national carmaker Proton hopes to lose its "cheap" image and double overseas sales this year, it said on Wednesday a day after reporting impressive annual earnings. A spokesman for Proton said it was launching an aggressive campaign to boost exports and combat tough domestic conditions expected this year as foreign competition becomes more fierce in a liberalized market.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
The man who empowered sex workers
The man who empowered sex workers Duncan Graham, Contributor, Surabaya Journalists are prey to many ills but not all are physical. Impotence is a major hazard. We stand on the touchline of history-making to watch the powerful play hardball, doomed to be spectators forever. We see the awful social ills that plague society and wish we could do something. Most of us fear failure and condemnation. The call of deadlines is more pressing.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tourist numbers down in April: BPS
Tourist numbers down in April: BPS The Jakarta Post Jakarta With the advent of the low season in April, the number of foreign tourists arriving through Indonesia's 13 main entry points fell by almost 4 percent in April month, after rising by more than 11 percent in March, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI democratic
RI democratic consolidation From Bisnis Indonesia The deepening and expansion of democracy, or democratic consolidation, needs behavioral and institutional changes that reflect socioeconomic demands and democratic values in society. Studies of democratization have mentioned several factors contributing to such consolidation: the quality of civil society, the levels of consensus and nonconsensus among elite circles, the bureaucracy's capacity and effectiveness, and the rule of law.
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'PLN never apologizes for all the blackouts'
'PLN never apologizes for all the blackouts' The possibility of blackouts up until June 6, the time the state electricity company PLN says it expects to finish upgrade projects at its two power plants in Jakarta, has started to bother residents. Consumer groups and lawyers have even threatened to sue the company. The Jakarta Post asked residents about their thoughts on the call to reduce electricity use to avoid widespread blackouts. Ambri Rahayu, 25, works with an event promoter.
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KPK tells whistle blowers to blow quietly
KPK tells whistle blowers to blow quietly Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suggested on Wednesday that people who wish to provide tip-offs on corruption matters keep a low profile and save their report only for the antigraft body. Otherwise, it could backfire and the whistle-blowers could in turn be charged with libel.
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Producers fume at planned cigarette price increase
Producers fume at planned cigarette price increase Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cigarette sales will likely fall this year should the government go ahead with its plan to raise retail prices by up to 20 percent next month, according to an industry association. "A 20 percent price hike would be counter productive, as it will surely cause a severe drop in this year's sales," Indonesian Cigarette Producer Union (Gappri) chairman Ismanu Soemiran said on Wednesday.
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PGN to pay half of profit as dividend
PGN to pay half of profit as dividend JAKARTA: State gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) will it pay half of its 2004 profit to shareholders as dividend even as earnings last year fell short of its target. PGN will pay at least Rp 52 a share as dividend, president director WMP Simandjuntak announced in Jakarta. In a mobile text message Simandjuntak had earlier said the company planned to pay Rp 52.8 a share, or Rp 237.2 billion (US$25 million), as dividend.
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BP Assures Posco LNG shipments to Korea to start in July
BP Assures Posco LNG shipments to Korea to start in July In-soo Nam, Bloomberg, Seoul BP Plc assured South Korea's largest steelmaker, Posco, that liquefied natural gas shipments will start in July, two years before BP completes the Indonesian plant that won the US$2 billion LNG supply contract, Posco said.
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Kutai regency kicks off landmark elections
Kutai regency kicks off landmark elections A'an Suryana and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Kutai Kartanegara Indonesia's nascent democracy achieved another landmark on Wednesday as thousands of residents of Kutai Kartanegara regency in East Kalimantan voted for their local leaders in the country's first ever regional direct election.
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Graft case witnesses implicate Jakarta poll body chairman
Graft case witnesses implicate Jakarta poll body chairman Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) are pointing the finger at chairman Muhammad Taufik as the person primarily responsible for budget irregularities that allegedly caused the state some Rp 13 billion in losses in 2004.