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Archive: 29 June 2005

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PLN books RP 2 trillion in net losses

PLN books RP 2 trillion in net lossesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power firm PT PLN suffered a net loss in 2004 of Rp 2.02 trillion (US$211 million), but was able to book a operational profit for the first time since the 1997 monetary crisis.

Safety fears hamper polio vaccination

Safety fears hamper polio vaccinationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Tangerang/BogorConcern was etched on the faces of health workers at a vaccination post in Pondok Ranji, Ciputat, Tangerang when only 28 children showed up by 11 a.m., four hours after it opened.

Telkom may delay earnings report

Telkom may delay earnings report JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia said on Tuesday it may miss a deadline for filing its 2004 earnings report to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, on June 30.

*Safety fears hamper work of polio vaccinators Page 2

*Safety fears hamper work of polio vaccinators Page 2 *Muhammadiyah seeks to create movement to enlighten all Page 3 *President wants Sutanto to boost antigraft drive Page 4 *Family feud brews in Lampung election Page 5 *The future of cooperation between China and Indonesia Page 6 *Sharia law in...

'The tsunami has now turned a new page for women in Aceh'

'The tsunami has now turned a new page for women in Aceh'Debra H. Yatim born in 1954 from Acehnese father Abdullah Yatim and Manadonese mother Caroline Kalempouw, studied at the Academy of Publicistics in Jakarta and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (Australia).

Former New Order economics minister dies

Former New Order economics minister diesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer coordinating minister for the economy and finance Saleh Afiff died on Tuesday evening at the Pertamina Hospital.He was 74.The official cause of his death was not made public, however, Saleh was admitted to the hospital earlier...

Homemade bomb explodes in Poso

Homemade bomb explodes in PosoA homemade bomb exploded in Poso city on Tuesday at 9:50 p.m. local time, or 8:50 p.m. Jakarta time, near the office of a campaign team for candidates running in the upcoming Poso regental elections.

Govt to disburse Rp 76.5 trillion for fuel subsidy

Govt to disburse Rp 76.5 trillion for fuel subsidyUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe House of Representatives finally approved the government's revision of the 2005 state budget on Tuesday after three months of deliberation that nearly clouded the country's first semester financial position.

Poland eyes long-term strategic partnership with Indonesia

Poland eyes long-term strategic partnership with IndonesiaVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poland's relations with Indonesia have been traditionally warm and friendly. But the present relationship fails to take advantage fully of both countries' potential.

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rights

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rightsNethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post/JayapuraAs many Jayapura residents headed to polling stations to cast their votes in the city's mayoral election on Tuesday, it was business as usual at the Humania Foundation boarding house for the blind in Polimak.

Hopes high for peaceful Poso election

Hopes high for peaceful Poso electionFears of pre-election conflict after the Tentena bombings were proved groundless in Poso on Monday, as candidates for regent wrapped up their campaigns.Two bomb blasts on May 28 in North Pamona district, here, ripped a traditional market apart, killing 21 people.

Govt appoints Semen Padang president to lead SG

Govt appoints Semen Padang president to lead SGRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government, as the majority shareholder, appointed Dwi Soetjipto as the new president director of PT Semen Gresik, amid plans by the country's largest cement maker to expand its capacity and cope with...

1. POSO: 1 x 36

1. POSO: 1 x 36 Hopes high for peaceful Poso election 2. POLIO: 4 x 10 Safety fears hamper work of polio vaccinators 3. MUNIR: 1 X 32 Marsudi leads police Munir murder probe

Government starts second round of polio vaccinations

Government starts second round of polio vaccinationsAgencies, JakartaJakarta, West Java and Banten began the second round of a polio vaccination campaign on Tuesday as the confirmed number of cases in the country's first brush with the disease in 10 years rose to 65.Last month, about 6.

Failed students on the rise

Failed students on the riseKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The number of students failing the National Final Examination in Southeast Sulawesi had increased dramatically this year, an official said on Tuesday.

Rp 13.5b house for governor

Rp 13.5b house for governorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangAt a time when the people of East Nusa Tenggara are still coping with a food crisis and widespread malnutrition, the provincial council has approved a proposed a budget of Rp 13.5 billion (US$1.

1. Discourse -- 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)

1. Discourse -- 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) Muhammadiyah seeks to create movement to enlighten all 2. Panel -- 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)Rights groups laud UN move on Indonesia war crimes tribunal 3. EU -- 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x16)EU observers' visit to Aceh questioned 4.

JP/20/BARDI

JP/20/BARDIBardi, committed regreening activist People just call him Bardi. As a field forestry counselor, he has an impressive record of achievement as an environmentalist under his belt. Since he was first assigned to Sedayu district, Bantul, Yogyakarta, in 1988, he has successfully regreened 382...

EU observers' visit to Aceh questioned

EU observers' visit to Aceh questionedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite growing calls from legislators not to internationalize the conflict in Aceh, the government has said it will go ahead with talks with Aceh rebels in Finland.

Gaikindo says progressive tax may not hurt auto demand

Gaikindo says progressive tax may not hurt auto demandRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's plan to impose vehicle progressive tax is unlikely to affect domestic demand since the policy is aimed at discouraging people from having more than one car rather than being a fuel...

Siawieto sunk at Yogyakarta pool meet

Siawieto sunk at Yogyakarta pool meetMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta National pool ace Siawieto found the Yogyakarta pool tournament a hotter-than-expected warmup ahead of his participation at the World Championship next week, suffering a series of stunning defeats here on Tuesday.

Antigraft operation on the move

Antigraft operation on the moveFrom KompasAs the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was trying to escalate its antigraft operation, on May 19 the central boards of Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah signed a statement giving moral support to this legal action against corruption.

Police arrest two with illegal guns

Police arrest two with illegal guns JAKARTA: Jakarta police have arrested two cafe visitors for alleged possession of illegal firearms on Monday.The police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono revealed on Tuesday that they had received reports that one of the suspects, identified as VS, had aimed his...

Stock index gains; Gresik advances

Stock index gains; Gresik advancesBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's stock index rose for the first day in three. PT Semen Gresik advanced to a four-month high on optimism that a new head at the country's biggest cement maker may help end a four- year dispute with Mexico's Cemex SA.

Rights groups laud UN move on RI war crimes tribunal

Rights groups laud UN move on RI war crimes tribunalAgencies, JakartaHuman rights groups on Tuesday hailed a United Nations panel recommendation that an international tribunal be formed to try Indonesian military officers accused of violence in East Timor in 1999 and attacks on the United Nations...

Visas on arrival

Visas on arrival I have not seen a country that resists going forward as much as Indonesia does. Instead of abolishing all the silly tourist visa requirements, they grant another 13 countries visa-on- arrival privileges.

Family feud brews in Lampung election

Family feud brews in Lampung electionOyos Saroso H.N, The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungThere is a popular saying in Lampung politics: "No matter who is elected governor, Alzier is the real power in Lampung."That is a reference to Alzier Dianis Thabranie, a longtime Lampung political power broker.

Lawmakers question arrival of EU observers in Aceh

Lawmakers question arrival of EU observers in AcehThe Jakarta Post JakartaDespite growing calls from legislators not to internationalize the conflict in Aceh, the government has said it will go ahead with talks with Aceh rebels in Finland.

Sharia law in Aceh only for petty criminals

Sharia law in Aceh only for petty criminalsAguswandi, LondonA young girl falls into a hole and enters a world of confusion and absurdity. Everything has been turned upside down and she is trapped into dealing with small things, unable to focus on the world beyond.

TNI chief against leadership rotation

TNI chief against leadership rotation JAKARTA: Indonesia Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto expressed rejection on Tuesday of rotating the military leadership among its three forces. "I disagree with leadership rotation, because it means that if (the military chief is) now from the Army,...

Headings

Headings1. DEPOK -- 2x18 Tension heightens in Depok elections 2. BOJONG -- 2x24 House demands closure of Bojong dump 3. ASSET -- 1x36 Asset dispute settlement goes off rails 4. BURON -- 1x27 'Kidnap victim' declared fugitive 5. MURDER -- 1x27 Alleged cyanide killer on trial 6.

Rupiah Rates June 28

Rupiah Rates June 28 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,815.87 7,044.22 7,468.33 7,391.63 Brunei dollar 1 6,065.04 5,464.79 5,795.35 5,734.30 Canadian dollar 1 8,247.46 7,433.09 7,880.73 7,799.68 Swiss franc 1 8,017.83 7,225.64 7,661.30 7,581.

Asset dispute settlement goes off rails

Asset dispute settlement goes off railsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn attempt by Jakarta's Regional Representatives Council (DPD) members to settle land disputes between the city administration and the central government hit a snag on Tuesday as the Ministry of Transportation and...

Thai Airways, Air New Zealand team up

Thai Airways, Air New Zealand team up BANGKOK: Thai Airways International and Air New Zealand will begin reciprocal code-share flights from July 1, the airlines said on Tuesday. The agreement will see Air New Zealand code-share on Thai services between Bangkok and the Asian destinations Singapore...

Ciputra looks to get back in black

Ciputra looks to get back in blackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDeveloper PT Ciputra Development will build a shopping center in Jakarta and develop two housing estates outside of the capital as it seeks to return to profitability this year.

Major party nominees sweep elections for local leaders

Major party nominees sweep elections for local leadersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe strongest political parties flexed their muscles in the direct elections of regional heads across the country, with their nominees becoming democratically elected leaders in the landmark elections.

'Kidnap victim' declared fugitive

'Kidnap victim' declared fugitiveAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPolice have put out an all points bulletin on a businessman who earlier reported being kidnapped and tortured.Setiadjie Munawar has been a fugitive since June 15 after he failed to respond to a summons from the police to answer...

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rights

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rightsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraAs many Jayapura residents headed to polling stations to cast their votes in the city's mayoral election on Tuesday, it was business as usual at the Humania Foundation boarding house for the blind in Polimak.

TNI chief against leadership rotation

TNI chief against leadership rotation JAKARTA: Indonesia Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto expressed rejection on Tuesday of rotating the military leadership among its three forces. "I disagree with leadership rotation, because it means that if (the military chief is) now from the Army,...

House approves budget with $8b in fuel subsidies

House approves budget with $8b in fuel subsidiesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives finally approved the government's revision of the 2005 state budget on Tuesday after three months of deliberation that nearly clouded the country's first semester financial position.

EC helps RI curb deforestation

EC helps RI curb deforestation JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban is scheduled to launch a joint project between the European Commission (EC) and Indonesia aimed at tackling deforestation in the country.

Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu

Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it is exploring the possibility of opening a representative office in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

Susilo texts millions in antidrug campaign

Susilo texts millions in antidrug campaignMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMillions of mobile phone users across the country received on Tuesday a short text message from a very important person.

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) - See caption file at end Concern for children's well-being prompts use of policewomenBarry Neild Agence France-Presse/Banda AcehWhile most Indonesian child...

China agrees to add $200m in loans: Jusuf

China agrees to add $200m in loans: JusufThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing up the recently signed Sino-Indonesian strategic partnership agreement, China has agreed to increase its financial aid to Indonesia, adding another US$200 million in loans to finance major infrastructure projects in the...

President wants Sutanto to boost antigraft drive

President wants Sutanto to boost antigraft driveTony Hotland and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has confidence that Comr. Gen. Sutanto, his nominated replacement for National Police chief Gen.

Placing women's priorities center stage in Aceh

Placing women's priorities center stage in AcehThe following are reports from The Jakarta Post's contributor Carla Bianpoen on the recent Acehnese Women's Conference, the second of its kind. This year's conference aims to strengthen the role of women in the province's ongoing reconstruction and...

HK aid worker shot in Aceh returns home

HK aid worker shot in Aceh returns homeAssociated Press, Hong Kong A Hong Kong Red Cross aid worker, shot while serving in Indonesia's tsunami-ravaged Aceh province, returned home on Tuesday to continue her recovery at a local hospital.

National media widely availed of by candidates in local leadership polls

National media widely availed of by candidates in local leadership pollsSylvia Yazid, Bandung As with any attempt to initiate change, the local leadership elections have raised various interesting issues.One of them is the campaign process and how it is managed.

Indonesia NPL reform to hit bank profits

Indonesia NPL reform to hit bank profitsPhelim Kyne, Dow Jones, JakartaBank Indonesia is intensifying bank sector reform with stricter bad loan rules likely to take a sharp-but-temporary bite out of major corporate lender profits.

Bomb threat in Makassar

Bomb threat in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A bomb threat was received at the Denpasar Hotel in Makassar on Tuesday morning, causing panic among the hotel's employees and guests.The threat was made by a man who had called the hotel's receptionist, Syamsianah Arsyad.

Marsudi leads police Munir murder probe

Marsudi leads police Munir murder probeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police have established a team to follow up on the recommendations of a government-sanctioned fact-finding team that recently completed a six-month investigation into the murder of human rights...

Nurturing Youth Entrepreneurship

Nurturing Youth Entrepreneurship President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on June 24, 2005 between Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs Adyaksa Dault and Ki Tony Agus Ardie, the coordinator of the Yogyakarta-based Task Force for the Empowerment of...

Looking, feeling healthy no guarantee

Looking, feeling healthy no guaranteeEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a country where moralists and the judgmental are quick to condemn the sick, such as people with HIV/AIDs, it is not surprising that many people are reluctant to take blood tests.

EC helps RI curb deforestation

EC helps RI curb deforestation JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban is scheduled to launch a joint project between the European Commission (EC) and Indonesia aimed at tackling deforestation in the country.

Graft probe into poll body continues

Graft probe into poll body continues JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has collected more evidence on alleged corruption by members of the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta).On Tuesday, head of the investigating team Syaiful Tahir retrieved all procurement contracts for election...

TV Program: Thursday, June 30, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, June 30, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

House demands closure of Bojong dump

House demands closure of Bojong dumpTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMembers of the House of Representatives recommended on Tuesday the closure of the controversy Bojong dump in Bogor, south of Jakarta, as its presence violated land zoning regulations.

Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu

Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it is exploring the possibility of opening a representative office in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

Major party nominees sweeping local elections

Major party nominees sweeping local electionsThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe strongest political parties flexed their muscles in the direct elections of regional heads across the country, with their nominees becoming democratically elected leaders in the landmark elections.

House rebukes three members of PDI-P for rowdy behavior

House rebukes three members of PDI-P for rowdy behaviorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives disciplinary council on Tuesday reprimanded three Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) members for disrupting a March plenary session, but found House leaders not guilty.

City to have Las Vegas-style fountains

City to have Las Vegas-style fountainsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter the laser lighting on the National Monument (Monas) and the deer zone in its park, a new attraction emulating the Las Vegas Bellagio dancing fountains is set to become another city icon next month.

Poland eyes strategic partnership with RI

Poland eyes strategic partnership with RIVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Poland's relations with Indonesia have been traditionally warm and friendly. But the present relationship fails to take advantage fully of both countries' potential.

Incensed voters hold 'shave-in'

Incensed voters hold 'shave-in' JEMBER, East Java: Voters in the town of Jember found an interesting way to express their opposition to the voting results: they shaved their heads clean.The action on Tuesday was conducted by supporters of the losing candidate Samsul Siswoyo and his running mate...

Proton eyes China, Russia to boost exports

Proton eyes China, Russia to boost exportsAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's national carmaker Proton on Tuesday said it plans to export 100,000 units by 2008 and open production plants in China and Russia to minimize the impact of a regional trade pact, an official said on Tuesday.

Rupiah Rates June 28

Rupiah Rates June 28 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,815.87 7,044.22 7,468.33 7,391.63 Brunei dollar 1 6,065.04 5,464.79 5,795.35 5,734.30 Canadian dollar 1 8,247.46 7,433.09 7,880.73 7,799.68 Swiss franc 1 8,017.83 7,225.64 7,661.30 7,581.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 28, 2005

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 28, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Museum resurrects Chinese history

Museum resurrects Chinese historyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNot many people know why June 22 was chosen as the capital's anniversary date, but fewer know who actually built the original city.As Jakarta celebrates its 478th anniversary this year, the Jakarta Historical Museum on Jl.

Obituary

ObituaryFormer Indonesia ambassador to Canada Eki Syachrudin died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 65 years old.A family member said Eki was admitted to Mitra International Hospital in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, after complaining of feeling ill earlier in the day.

Shot HK aid worker on her way home

Shot HK aid worker on her way homeHONG KONG: A Red Cross worker shot in the neck while helping tsunami-hit communities in Indonesia's Aceh province was on her way home to Hong Kong on Tuesday following requests from her family, a spokeswoman said.

The future of cooperation between China and Indonesia

The future of cooperation between China and IndonesiaNatalia Soebagjo, ShanghaiTong Djoe must feel quite honored that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, our President, has asked for his help in opening the door to mainland China's corporate community.

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rights

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rightsNethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post/JayapuraAs many Jayapura residents headed to polling stations to cast their votes in the city's mayoral election on Tuesday, it was business as usual at the Humania Foundation boarding house for the blind in Polimak.

Muhammadiyah seeks to create movement to enlighten all

Muhammadiyah seeks to create movement to enlighten all Indonesia's second largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, will hold its 45th congress in the East Java town of Malang from July 3 to July 8. Its outgoing chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif talked to The Jakarta Post's Sri Wahyuni about the...

Tension heightens in Depok elections

Tension heightens in Depok electionsAbdul Khalik and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BogorProtests and intimidation overshadowed vote counting in the Depok mayoral elections on Tuesday, prompting the Depok General Elections Commission (KPUD) to hold the tally until the counting is...

Road map planned for the insurance industry

Road map planned for the insurance industryThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will issue a "road map" for the insurance industry by the end of September, the Ministry of Finance says."This way, there will be a clear picture of where the insurance industry should be heading," said the...

U.S. businesses keen on Asia despite uncertainties

U.S. businesses keen on Asia despite uncertaintiesAgence France-Presse, SingaporeAsia remains an attractive region for U.S. investments despite concerns over slowing economic growth, top U.S. business executives said in a survey released here Tuesday.

'It's not for us to judge them'

'It's not for us to judge them'In a recent survey of students by the Cinta Anak Bangsa Foundation, a non-governmental organization working to combat drug use among teenagers, one in two respondents had a tolerant attitude toward pornography, while one in five had permissive views on drugs and...

Tsunami-battered Asia slow to prepare for new disaster

Tsunami-battered Asia slow to prepare for new disaster by Barry Neild = (PICTURES) = BANDA ACEH, Indonesia, June 24 (AFP) - Tsunami-battered Asia slow to prepare for new disasterBarry Nield Agence France-Presse/Banda AcehAftershocks still jolt Indonesia six months after the huge quake and tsunamis...

Alleged cyanide killer on trial

Alleged cyanide killer on trialTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorCibinong District Court opened on Monday the trial of a 23-year- old who allegedly killed with poison last January two brothers and their sister.