Archive: 23 June 2005
78 articles found
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
The meaning of national awakening
The meaning of national awakening From Kompas May 20 is commemorated annually as National Awakening Day. But what does it mean today and what has the nation achieved? We have directly elected our leaders, whose speeches are mostly mixed with foreign terms. Indonesian debts are mounting while state assets and enterprises are sold to other countries. Hard working employees are required to pay income tax and house or land purchase is subjected to land & buildings tax.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 22
Rupiah Rates June 22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,899.06 7,110.92 7,546.95 7,462.58 Brunei dollar 1 6,069.31 5,467.49 5,798.77 5,737.87 Canadian dollar 1 8,227.18 7,409.81 7,860.45 7,776.25 Swiss franc 1 8,000.00 7,209.34 7,643.39 7,565.86 Danish krone 1 1,656.78 1,492.66 1,582.93 1,566.48 Euro 1 12,336.32 11,116.98 11,786.42 11,666.75 Poundsterling 1 18,533.89 16,701.52 17,707.73 17,527.46 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,304.70 1,175.96 1,246.54 1,234.11...
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/RAIN
JP/19/RAIN RI film 'Rainmaker' honored at Shanghai filmfest John Badalu Contributor/Beijing The Eighth Shanghai International Film Festival declared Rainmaker (Impian Kemarau), directed by Ravi Bharwani, Best Film in the New Asian Talent competition, which ran from June 11 though June 19. It defeated nine other Asian films including the favorite, Iranian film Undone, by Hassan Yektapanah, who won the Best Director award, and the local, Mongolian Pingpong, by Ning Hao.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mercedes offers dealers incentive
Mercedes offers dealers incentive JAKARTA: To strengthen its leadership in the premium market segment -- with a total of 721 units sold in the first five months of this year -- PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia has launched the Mercedes- Benz Service Excellence Award in the country. The "competition" is aimed at improving Mercedes-Benz dealers' after-sales service.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI Embassy responds
RI Embassy responds We have taken due note of Ahson Saeed Hasan's article titled President's mission to U.S. needs proactive follow up, published in The Jakarta Post on June 21. While appreciating his interest, we are troubled with his less than perceptive, if not even uninformed, observations, and thus feel compelled to set the record straight.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govt much
Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govt much Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government downplayed the recent decline in the shares of state telecommunications company PT Telkom, saying it commonly occurs when a publicly listed state firm deals with a corruption investigation because investors get a shock. "The decline is obvious, especially during the early stages of such an investigation.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jember's blind people neglected in direct election for regent
Jember's blind people neglected in direct election for regent Slamet Susanto and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jember A large number of disabled persons in Jember were unable to cast votes in the direct regental elections here on June 22, indicating that their right to vote had been ignored, said a leader of a disabled persons association on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
BIN involved in killing Munir: Team
BIN involved in killing Munir: Team Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After having strong suspicions of the role of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) in the poisoning of rights activist Munir, a government-sanctioned fact finding team concluded earlier this week that the agency was involved, according to its report to the President.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mercedes-Benz to launch S-Class, continues to serve the haves
Mercedes-Benz to launch S-Class, continues to serve the haves Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With about 485,000 of its S-Class vehicles sold worldwide over the past seven years, Mercedes-Benz continues to serve the VIP segment ranging from businesspeople, celebrities and heads of state. The German automaker will launch its new S-Class this autumn, pitching the vehicle squarely at well-off consumers.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
BMW 7-Series now available for dignitaries
BMW 7-Series now available for dignitaries The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Business leaders and prominent dignitaries in Indonesia will have a new option in driving comfort and style with the launch of the latest BMW 7 Series at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, South Jakarta. "I am very pleased today to present to you the third new BMW models introduced in 2005, the new BMW 7 Series," said PT BMW Indonesia President Director Joseph Honsel.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPO
Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPO The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shares of shipping firm PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line cruised into positive territory, gaining 12 percent on Wednesday during its first day of trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. Arpeni's shares, with an initial public offering price of Rp 625, closed at Rp 700 on Tuesday after reaching an intraday high of Rp 710.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Candidates compete hard for attention
Candidates compete hard for attention Perfectly aware that people have very short attention spans, Denpasar politicians exploited every available means of communication to ensure they had the people's undivided attention during the recently concluded election campaign.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police name four suspects in taxi case
Police name four suspects in taxi case City police investigators said on Wednesday that they had named four suspects in a forgery case related to the issuance of an operational permit for taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo. "Definitely, this is a forgery case. We have named four suspects in the case," city police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani announced publicly on the sidelines of the city's 478th anniversary celebration at City Council.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malnutrition report dampens anniversary
Malnutrition report dampens anniversary Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Jakarta celebrated its 478th anniversary on Wednesday, the city administration made public a report of a further 26 malnourished children in the capital. This brings the number of malnourished children in Jakarta to 39.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya mayoral candidates go on fat spending binge
Surabaya mayoral candidates go on fat spending binge Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Candidates standing in the Surabaya mayoral election have admitted to going on a spending spree during the campaign, but seem determined to continue spending in a last-ditch effort to woo undecided voters.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sea territory an agenda item for regional elections
Sea territory an agenda item for regional elections I Made Andi Arsana, Sydney The local leadership elections currently taking place are one of the most important current issues in Indonesia. This article will not dwell on the politics behind the elections or issues of democratization, but instead look at the powers of local governments as regards maritime territory.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Accor thanks partners with cruise
Accor thanks partners with cruise DENPASAR: Accor Hotel & Resort in Bali and Lombok is showing its gratitude to 50 partner travel agencies with an elegant cruise extravaganza featuring dinner on Lembongan island. Participants will depart from Benoa harbor for Lembongan island, where they will enjoy a special cocktail dinner and a spectacular fireworks show. A nautical theme will add sparkle to the night, with Accor team members decked out in sailor outfits and other seafaring accessories.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
City anniversary activities reflect diversity of city
City anniversary activities reflect diversity of city Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta looked different Wednesday. Cleaner parks, streets and colored decorations and lights indicated that the city was in a festive mood. Residents however seemed to have their own ways of celebrating the city's 478th anniversary.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Commission OKs state budget revision
Commission OKs state budget revision Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives Budget Commission has finally given its official nod to the government's 2005 state budget revision, which will enable the poor to receive much-needed assistance and for tsunami-stricken Acehnese to get reconstruction funds. After a lengthy deliberation between the government and the House, which finished at about 11 p.m.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans more projects secure Kalimantan borders
Govt plans more projects secure Kalimantan borders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will soon increase development projects in border areas on Kalimantan island, which Indonesia shares with Malaysia, in a move aimed at 'securing' the region, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced on Wednesday. He said the projects include developing plantations and roads along the border areas, where transnational crimes are rampant.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia lose momentum in international reactor bid
Asia lose momentum in international reactor bid Michael Richardson, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Six of the world's leading powers are due to meet in Russia at the end of this month to try to settle a long-running dispute over whether France or Japan should host a revolutionary energy project known as ITER, the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Leaders must focus on one job
Leaders must focus on one job The inauguration of Malam Sambat (MS) Kaban -- the forestry minister in the present cabinet -- as chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) on June 12 has created yet another minister who also holds a political party leader's post, like Vice President Jusuf Kalla who is now also chairman of the Golkar Party. This pattern of electing a president, vice president, or a minister to a top post of a political party is of course not wrong.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airlines close down some routes from Surabaya
Airlines close down some routes from Surabaya Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Due to ever-rising aviation fuel prices, several domestic airlines have either reduced or closed down several Surabaya- based flights since the beginning of the year. Juanda Airport duty manager Wuriatmo said on Tuesday that the airlines shut down the routes to make their operations more efficient following the price hikes. The price of aviation fuel has risen by almost 30 percent from Rp 3,563 (37 U.S.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. ORGIL: 1 X 49
1. ORGIL: 1 X 49 Kalla swears he was not involved in haj fund scandal 2. CANING: 3 X 15 Public canings to start in Aceh for gamblers 3. MANDARIN: 1 X 32 Natives help local students learn Mandarin 4. ACCIDENT: 2 X 24 Motorcyclist dies in pileup involving presidential guards 5. SUSUL: 2 X 20 Acehnese family reunites after nearly 6 months
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Piloting Garuda through turbulence
Piloting Garuda through turbulence Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Emirsyah Satar, returning to troubled national flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia was like a trip down memory lane when he first worked at the airline as its chief financial officer (CFO) tasked with preventing it from drifting into bankruptcy due to mismanagement.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airlines stop some fights from Surabaya
Airlines stop some fights from Surabaya Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Due to ever-rising aviation fuel prices, several domestic airlines have either reduced or closed down several Surabaya- based flights since the beginning of the year. Juanda Airport duty manager Wuriatmo said on Tuesday that the airlines shut down the routes to make their operations more efficient following the price hikes. The price of aviation fuel has risen by almost 30 percent from Rp 3,563 (37 U.S.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. MUNIR: 3 X 12
1. MUNIR: 3 X 12 BIN involved in killing Munir: Team 2. FUEL: 1 X 22 Fuel stock up slightly, still below safe level 3. MARASMUS: 2 X 17 Malnutrition report dampens anniversary 4. EXXON: 1 X 32 Govt, Exxon near deal on Cepu project
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rookies try out in water polo nationals
Rookies try out in water polo nationals MEDAN, North Sumatra: The second national under-17 water polo tournament for rookies is being held here before the nationals begin on Friday, with players vying for a spot on the national junior squad. Teams from West Java, Jambi, South Sumatra, Jakarta, West Sumatra and the hosts are competing in the three-day event, which began on Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI, ministry to boost efficiency
TNI, ministry to boost efficiency JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense and the Indonesia Military (TNI) headquarters have agreed to improve communications aimed at boosting the efficiency in the procurement of military equipment. Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono said on Wednesday that strong communications between the two institutions would be a basic principle to determine the priority in the purchase of defense materiel.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Admiralty courts in the making
Admiralty courts in the making Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering establishing maritime courts to try criminals operating in Indonesian waters, with the Navy arguing that dealing with such cases through the conventional courts is proving ineffective. Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Slamet Soebijanto said on Wednesday that establishing admiralty courts would mean knowledgeable professionals delivered proper verdicts on maritime crimes.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Celebrations should be modest'
'Celebrations should be modest' Jakarta is celebrating its 478th anniversary, which fell on June 22, with a series of events until next month. Many people say the administration should put its money into improving public services, rather than buying fireworks. The Jakarta Post asked residents for suggestions on how Jakarta could become a more livable city. Komet, 29, is an employee of a private company in Kebayoran Lama district, South Jakarta.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Disabled people seek fairer deal
Disabled people seek fairer deal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Disabled People's Forum has urged the City Council to introduce a bylaw requiring better access facilities for the city's disabled. Forum spokesman Bagus Supriyanto told a hearing with the council's education, health and public welfare commission on Tuesday that better access would help the disabled to live independently.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fans protest over radio's closure
Fans protest over radio's closure JAKARTA: A community group comprising Jakarta News FM listeners has urged the House of Representatives, the government and the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) to intervene and find a solution to the internal conflict at the privately owned radio station. "We have lost one of our sources of information after the radio station stopped operating on May 15, 2005," group member Lintang explained during a news conference in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese family reunites after nearly 6 months
Acehnese family reunites after nearly 6 months Dean Yates, Reuters/Banda Aceh Muhammad Ali stood nervously, his hands clasped tightly. All of a sudden, his 15-year-old daughter whom he was sure died when massive waves smashed into Aceh last December, ran toward him. They hugged and wailed, tears streaming down their faces after social welfare officials and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) helped reunite them on Wednesday, nearly six months after the Dec.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Public cannings scheduled for Aceh Page 2
*Public cannings scheduled for Aceh Page 2 *Military ammunition found in container truck Page 4 *Malnourished boy dies at Ambon Hospital Page 5 *Optimizing marine resources by defining sea territory Page 6 *Jakartans enjoy city anniversary their own way Page 8 *Pistons grind out Game Six victory to level series Page 9 *Rice may skip key ASEAN talks amid Myanmar concern Page 11 *House commission Oks state budget revision Page 13 *Denpasar, a model of political composure Page 18
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Commission OKs state budget revision
Commission OKs state budget revision Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives Budget Commission has finally given its official nod to the government's 2005 state budget revision, which will enable the poor to receive much-needed assistance and for tsunami-stricken Acehnese to get reconstruction funds. After a lengthy deliberation between the government and the House, which finished at about 11 p.m.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
checked -- JSR
checked -- JSR Kho Ping Hoo goes digital Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although Asmaraman Sukowati Kho Ping Hoo died 11 years ago, his work has survived into the digital age. The past three years have seen Kho Ping Hoo stories being uploaded to the Internet, as a website or e-book, and downloaded to people's PDAs. On Yahoo Groups alone, there are six e-groups of Kho Ping Hoo fans, of which kho-ping-hoo group is the most popular, with more than 1,200 members.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
After losing all in tsunami, Indonesian men look for love to
After losing all in tsunami, Indonesian men look for love to renew empty villages[ AP Photos DA110[ By MARGIE MASON= Associated Press Writer= COT LAMKUWEUH VILLAGE, Indonesia - Looking to love to rebuild their lives Margie Mason Associated Press/Cot Lamkuweuh, Aceh As Suwardi Johan drags a hoe through the soil in what's left of his Indonesian village, he's literally digging for gold.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Transportation a time-old problem
Transportation a time-old problem The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city's metamorphic public transportation system captured in a photo exhibition at the Jakarta History Museum on Jl. Fatahillah, West Jakarta, revealed more than development in progress. Visitors of the Governors and Transportation exhibition saw the photos -- taken by photojournalists since Ali Sadikin's administration in the 1960s and 1970s, "as an exposure of the governors' failure to handle transportation woes".
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt, Exxon near deal on Cepu project
Govt, Exxon near deal on Cepu project Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil Corp. has accepted a revenue sharing scheme proposed by the government, indicating an end to its four- year dispute with state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina in developing the untapped oil-rich Cepu block, officials said.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Motorcyclist dies in pileup involving presidential guards
Motorcyclist dies in pileup involving presidential guards Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two motorcycles, one van and a presidential guard truck were involved in a pileup on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta on Wednesday morning, killing a man identified as Suwarno, one of the motorcycle drivers. "We are investigating the case. We have questioned several witnesses, including those involved in the accident," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said. At around 6:30 a.m.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI needs a marine contingency plan
RI needs a marine contingency plan Adi Lazuardi, Antara News Agency/Sorong As a maritime nation rich in natural resources, such as oil and timber, Indonesia should have a national contingency plan to protect its waters from oil spills due to accidents at sea.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate raised to 8.18 percent
SBI rate raised to 8.18 percent JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia raised on Wednesday its benchmark one- month SBI interest rate 12 basis points to 8.18 percent, from 8.06 percent last week, absorbing Rp 11.25 trillion (some US$1.18 billion) from the market during the day's auction of the notes. The three-month SBI rate still stands at 8.05 percent, from 7.81 percent in May, but is expected to be raised during its auction next month.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, June 24, 2005
TV Today: Friday, June 24, 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 9:30 Documentary 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thailand interested in importing gas from RI
Thailand interested in importing gas from RI Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Thailand's state oil and gas company PTT PCL may bid for oil and gas blocks in Indonesia and also purchase natural gas amid soaring global oil prices. PTT was in negotiation with other companies to form a joint venture to develop some oil and gas areas here, said executive vice president Tevin Vongvanich on Wednesday after a meeting with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor target KPUD suppliers
Prosecutor target KPUD suppliers Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six of nine companies offered contracts by the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) in 2004 supplied fictitious addresses, making it difficult for prosecutors investigating alleged graft in the commission to track down the owners. "We found six suppliers using fictitious addresses.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Righting property rights
Righting property rights We doubt most of the demonstrators who took to the streets to protest the presidential regulation on the acquisition of land for infrastructure projects actually read the regulation. Most of the protesters were able to cite just one article from the regulation, and this article led them to accuse President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of enacting the regulation in bad faith.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ten questioned in Peruri case
Ten questioned in Peruri case Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 10 people have been questioned as witness in an alleged Rp 2.3 billion (US$242 million) corruption scam at the state security printer, Peruri, a police officer said on Wednesday. The chief of the city police's special crimes unit, Sr. Comr. Syahrul Mamma, said that among the witnesses were Peruri employees and officials from the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP).
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalla swears he was not involved in haj fund scandal
Kalla swears he was not involved in haj fund scandal Eva C. Komandjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla dismissed on Wednesday the allegation that he was involved in the multibillion rupiah haj funds scandal, saying that he had acted on state instructions. "I could cover the cost (of my own trip) with my own funds when it came to the haj pilgrimage.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta shares end up; Indosat rises
Jakarta shares end up; Indosat rises Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares reversed early losses to end slightly higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunters reentered the market, dealers said. "Bargain-hunters reentered the market quicker than we expected as most blue chips still looked overbought," a dealer with a local securities firm said.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court ruling sought in land swap deal
Court ruling sought in land swap deal JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration is seeking a ruling from the Supreme Court to end a land swap deal involving SMP 56 junior high school in Melawai, South Jakarta. The official in charge of city assets, Moerdiman, said on Wednesday the administration, with the legal offices of the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Finance, will submit a petition with the Supreme Court next week.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Polio cases begins to spread, 'more vaccinations needed'
Polio cases begins to spread, 'more vaccinations needed' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Polio has started to spread to the previously unaffected province of Central Java, where at least one case has been found less than a week before the second round of a mass polio immunization drive, health officials reported on Wednesday. They said a child in Demak regency has tested positive to the crippling virus.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPO
Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPO The Jakarta Post Jakarta Shares of shipping firm PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line cruised into positive territory, gaining 12 percent on Wednesday during its first day of trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange. Arpeni's shares, with an initial public offering price of Rp 625, closed at Rp 700 on Tuesday after reaching an intraday high of Rp 710.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Scout figure dies at 85
Scout figure dies at 85 BANDUNG: A former national scout leader, Lt. Gen. (ret) Mashudi, passed away at 85 on Wednesday morning due to heart complications. His niece, Rini Hairin Nurhayati, said Mashudi, who was also the West Java governor in the 1960-1970 period, had a heart attack when he was on his way to Jakarta from Bandung on Monday.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govt
Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govt Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government downplayed the recent decline in the shares of state telecommunications company PT Telkom, saying it commonly occurs when a publicly listed state firm deals with a corruption investigation because investors get a shock. "The decline is obvious, especially during the early stages of such an investigation.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian film 'The Rainmaker' honored at Shanghai filmfest
Indonesian film 'The Rainmaker' honored at Shanghai filmfest John Badalu, Contributor, Beijing The Eighth Shanghai International Film Festival declared The Rainmaker (Impian Kemarau), directed by Ravi Bharwani, Best Film in the New Asian Talent competition, which ran from June 11 though June 19. It defeated nine other Asian films including the favorite, Iranian film Undone, by Hassan Yektapanah, who won the Best Director award, and the local, Mongolian Pingpong, by Ning Hao.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Saudi govt pays to rebuild schools
Saudi govt pays to rebuild schools JAMBI: The Saudi Arabian government has donated Rp 1.4 billion (US$145,000) for the reconstruction of four elementary schools in Muarojambi regency, Jambi, which were damaged by floods early this year. A Saudi envoy said the money would be used to construct three classrooms in each of the four schools.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Denpasar, a model of political composure
Denpasar, a model of political composure I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A few weeks ago, in the lead up to the election of Denpasar mayor, a good number of political pundits and security officers warned the public of the possible explosive days ahead. It was an appropriate warning as clashes have tarnished Balinese politics in the past. Moreover, the participating candidates are from noble houses, which wield great influence over the city's traditional power bases.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gaikindo reports 34% increase in sales
Gaikindo reports 34% increase in sales The Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) reported domestic car sales increased 34.4 percent in the first five months of this year from the same period last year to 246,443 units from 183,348. In its monthly report, the association said car sales in May rose 28.2 percent year-on-year to 51,218 units from 39,949 units in the same month last year.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel stock up, still below safe level
Fuel stock up, still below safe level Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina found a little breathing room on Wednesday as pumps unloaded imported fuel from tankers, slightly increasing domestic fuel stockpiles to 18 days supply, from Monday's 17.5 days, but still below the safe 22-day reserve level.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Military ammunition discovered in crackdown on terrorists
Military ammunition discovered in crackdown on terrorists Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A truck loaded with ammunition commonly used by the military has been detained by Lampung Police, who suspect a link to a terrorist group. Police also found three kilograms of marijuana in the front compartment of the container truck, which they stopped on a southern Sumatra highway in Central Lampung during a regular check on Monday night.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papua council changes name
Papua council changes name JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua provincial council officially changed its name to the Papua People's Representative Council in a plenary session on Wednesday. The change, based on Law No. 21/2001 on Papua's special autonomy, was marked by the unveiling of a new placard outside the council building by the province's deputy governor Constant Karma.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Unemployment rate among housewives on the rise: BPS
Unemployment rate among housewives on the rise: BPS Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With unemployment on the increase, more women described themselves last year as housewives, the latest labor data reveals. The 2004 National Labor Force Survey (Sakernas), published by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), shows that in 2004 about 30 million women described themselves as home-makers, up by 1.17 million from 2003's figures, a report obtained recently by The Jakarta Post says.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Boy dies due to malnutrition after months in Ambon shelter
Boy dies due to malnutrition after months in Ambon shelter M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Two days after he was taken to Al-Fatah Hospital in Ambon, 15- month-old Harun died of malnutrition on Wednesday. Already weak from consuming only water and milk for the last two months, even intravenous feeding could not save him. Harun was one of many malnourished children living in a shelter for Ambon's displaced persons.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rice may skip key ASEAN talks amid Myanmar concerns
Rice may skip key ASEAN talks amid Myanmar concerns Agence France-Presse, Washington U.S. Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice may skip a key ASEAN meeting next month amid concerns in Washington the region is not pushing enough for democratic reforms in military-ruled Myanmar, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. If she fails to make it for the ASEAN Ministerial Meeting in the Laotian capital Vientiane in late July, it would be the first time ever that a U.S.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thailand interested in importing RI gas
Thailand interested in importing RI gas Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thailand's state oil and gas company PTT PCL may bid for oil and gas blocks in Indonesia and also purchase natural gas amid soaring global oil prices. PTT was in negotiation with other companies to form a joint venture to develop some oil and gas areas here, said executive vice president Tevin Vongvanich on Wednesday after a meeting with Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 22, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 22, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Chaneg Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,440 0 0 Adhi Karya 870 0 2,955,000 Adira Dinamika 2,225 0 0 AGIS Tbk 120 -5 500 Akbar Indo Makmur 215 15 5,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,220 20 1,464,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nias children getting closer to home
Nias children getting closer to home Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Ten Nias children, who had been illegally taken to Jakarta, arrived at Polonia airport in Medan, North Sumatra, on Wednesday. The children, who can only speak the local Nias dialect, appeared frightened upon seeing the crowd of journalists and officials waiting for their arrival from Jakarta following extensive media coverage of their illegal removal from the island. "I'm scared here.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Native help local students learn Mandarin
Native help local students learn Mandarin The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lao tse, wo ai ni! (Teacher, I love you!) Imagine having spent a whole year teaching Mandarin to high school students and at the end that is one of the few phrases they can say.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kalla under fire for rebuking Lemhannas
Kalla under fire for rebuking Lemhannas Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators lashed out at Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Wednesday for reprimanding a state defense institute for criticizing the ongoing Aceh peace talks. The legislators even claimed that the reprimand could endanger democracy. An opposite opinion, however, came from a legislator of Kalla's Golkar Party, who said the rebuke was just common.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Harrah's eyes Macau stake, bids for Singapore casino
Harrah's eyes Macau stake, bids for Singapore casino Agence France-Presse, Singapore Harrah's Entertainment, the newly crowned world's biggest gaming firm, said on Monday it had its sights on a stake in booming Macau even as it competes for two casino licenses in Singapore.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
The role of EAS in an East Asian community
The role of EAS in an East Asian community Makmur Keliat, Jakarta What are the future prospects for regional integration in East Asia? This question is pertinent because the ASEAN Foreign Ministers (AFM) meeting held in Cebu two months ago seems to have failed to map out a role for the East Asia Summit (EAS) in realizing the idea of future regional integration in East Asia.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Public canings to start in Aceh for gamblers
Public canings to start in Aceh for gamblers Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Muhammad Ali, a convicted gambler facing a public caning, gave a weary look when asked about his punishment. The man in his 40s confessed that he had left his fate to God. "If they insist on punishing me in this way, then they can go ahead. But they have should have punished the (big-time) graft convicts first," Ali said.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ubud Hanging Gardens to open on July 1
Ubud Hanging Gardens to open on July 1 DENPASAR: Niche hotel owner and operator Pansea Orient-Express Hotels announced the imminent opening of its latest resort property, the Ubud Hanging Gardens in Bali. The property will open on July 1 this year. Surrounded by ancient trees and gravity-defying terraced gardens, this extraordinary haven nestles on a hillside overlooking the Ayung River gorge, and truly deserves its unusual name.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Illegal timber used in Aceh
Illegal timber used in Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Aid agencies were using illegally felled timber to reconstruct tsunami-hit Aceh and putting the province's protected forests at risk, a foreign environmentalist says. "To prevent a bigger disaster in Aceh, illegal logging must be stopped," Frank Momberg of Flora and Fauna Indonesia (FFI) said on Tuesday. Momberg was speaking on the sidelines of Green Conference and Expo in Banda Aceh.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Leaders must focus on one job
Leaders must focus on one job The inauguration of Malam Sambat (MS) Kaban -- the forestry minister in the present cabinet -- as chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) on June 12 has created yet another minister who also holds a political party leader's post, like Vice President Jusuf Kalla who is now also chairman of the Golkar Party. This pattern of electing a president, vice president, or a minister to a top post of a political party is of course not wrong.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Italian guitarist display his mastery
Italian guitarist display his mastery M. Taufiqurrahman and Jim Read, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stage fright is a specter that can haunt even an internationally acclaimed artist who has traveled extensively in his concert career. A solo guitar recital before a keen, musically literate audience in an intimate, salon-like venue will simply amplify the harsh spotlight that is inevitably thrown mercilessly on the soloist.
Thu, 23 Jun 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia deploys policewomen as concerns rise for child tsunami
Indonesia deploys policewomen as concerns rise for child tsunami survivors by Barry Neild = (PICTURE) = BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, June 17 (AFP) - Concern for children's well-being prompts use of policewomen Barry Neild Agence France-Presse/Banda Aceh While most Indonesian child tsunami victims are being cared for by family or friends six months after the disaster, new fears are emerging that young survivors living in tightly packed camps are being exposed to new dangers.