Archive: 11 July 2005
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Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Strong quake triggers panic in Palu
Strong quake triggers panic in PaluRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluA strong earthquake jolted Palu and the surrounding areas on Sunday morning, sparking panic among city residents.Fearing building collapses and the possibility of a tsunami, many residents fled their homes for higher ground.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Weakening fundamentals worsen rupiah free fall
Weakening fundamentals worsen rupiah free fallRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah's plunge over the past few weeks may not have spoiled last weekend's wedding party for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's son, but it could eventually undermine his government.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Djunaidi arrested upon arrival
Djunaidi arrested upon arrivalEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA key suspect in an alleged graft case involving state insurance firm PT Jamsostek, Ahmad Djunaidi, has been arrested after evading a travel ban that allowed him to make a trip to Saudi Arabia for a minor haj pilgrimage.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Badminton shows its street smarts
Badminton shows its street smartsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the ebbing darkness of early Sunday morning, badminton enthusiasts of all ages came to set a record on the city's main thoroughfare.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
RI remains
RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9. After reading the indignant reaction to a suggestion that Indonesia let elderly foreigners retire in Indonesia, I think there may be some short-sightedness when looking at...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Sutanto vows to be impartial
Sutanto vows to be impartialThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNewly installed National Police chief Gen. Sutanto pledged to turn the force into an independent institution, despite his close ties to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Local elections and Papuan politics
Local elections and Papuan politicsIwan S. Ardjali, Jakarta In international studies, the right to self-determination is recognized by the United Nations Charter, the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, etc.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Rare pets given up in Bogor
Rare pets given up in BogorTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorA family in Jl. Sanggabuana, Bogor, were distressed that they had to part with their bird pet, and their child had been crying all morning about it."He knows that our pet is going to be taken away.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Candra/Sigit triumph in Malaysian Open
Candra/Sigit triumph in Malaysian OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's third seeded Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto served warning for next month's World Badminton Championships by taking the Malaysian Open on Sunday, their second straight men's doubles title.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Howard names Bill Farmer as new envoy to RI
Howard names Bill Farmer as new envoy to RIVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAustralian Prime Minister John Howard named on Sunday Bill Farmer, the head of country's embattled Immigration Department, as Australia's new ambassador to Indonesia.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Hynix seals deal with Victus Capital
Hynix seals deal with Victus Capital SEOUL: Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said late on Friday it had completed the sale of its stake in Hyundai Imagequest Co. Ltd. to Victus Capital Korea.After the sale, Hynix no longer holds a stake in Imagequest, Hynix said in a filing with South Korea's Financial...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Assessing business performance
Assessing business performanceDavid J. Finneren, Jakarta Recent media reports on corporate corruption, fraud, poor governance, and environmental and social mismanagement have eroded much of the faith held in companies by a broad range of constituent parties.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
U.S., Vietnam eye closer bonds
U.S., Vietnam eye closer bondsDidier Lauras, Agence France-Presse/HanoiVietnam and the United States mark 10 years of normalized ties on a high after months of progress which has fueled expectations that relations between the former foes will only grow closer in the decades to come.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Fuel crisis hits Lampung fishermen
Fuel crisis hits Lampung fishermenOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungHasanudin grabbed his empty fuel container back when a policeman tried to take it from him as he waited in line at a gas station in Kotakarang, Bandarlampung.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Displaced children want to study
Displaced children want to studyM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAmbonese refugees La Hali and his wife Wa Uhi may be poor and illiterate but they do understand the importance of a good education.In fact, Wa Uhi made enquiries as to how much it would cost to send her two girls, nine-year-old...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
OCBC secures Islamic banking license
OCBC secures Islamic banking license SINGAPORE: A Singapore bank has opened for business in Brunei with an eye toward securing a slice of the rapidly expanding Islamic banking market, the Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) said on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Fed Cup
Fed CupIndonesia 1, Puerto Rico 1Results in Salinas, Puerto Rico on Saturday from the World Group II playoff (Indonesia in bold) Kristina Brandi bt Romana Tedjakusuma 6-4, 6-3Wynne Prakusya bt Vilmarie Castellvi 6-3, 6-4Thailand 4, Slovak Republic 1 Results in Bangkok on Sunday from the World Group...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Muhammadiyah activist held for allegedly harboring terror suspect
Muhammadiyah activist held for allegedly harboring terror suspectID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, MalangPolice have detained Muhammadiyah activist Joni Achmad Fauzani on charges of harboring a terrorist suspect, making him the first person associated with Muhammadiyah to be held for terrorism charges.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Police, taxi firms boost security as thefts rise
Police, taxi firms boost security as thefts riseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe police are enhancing cooperation with city taxi companies and have instructed officers to pay more attention to cabs following an increase in taxi robberies.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Bali again named world's favorite tourist island
Bali again named world's favorite tourist islandThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBali was again named the world's best tourist island after a recent survey held by New York based Travel+Leisure Magazine."We have been informed by the magazine's editors.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
1. Arroyo -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26)
1. Arroyo -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) Catholic bishops censure Arroyo, no call to resign 2. Motor -- 42 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) to come 3. Bali -- 32 pts 3 cols 2line (2x21) Bali named world's favorite tourist island --- 6. Photos and advertisement
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Antigraft activist walks free despite conviction
Antigraft activist walks free despite convictionNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAntigraft activist Farid Faqih reportedly left Jantho Penitentiary on Friday after the prison did not receive notification of his detention being extended.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
SBY issues decree on fuel saving measures
SBY issues decree on fuel saving measuresRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono instructed officials in central and local government institutions to issue directives requiring the saving of fuel.The Presidential Instruction No.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service Digital Printing: From Households to IndustriesB. Gunawan Contributor, Jakarta Digitalization is an electronic revolution that has brought about fantastic changes, not only to information technology, telecommunications, audio-visual products and...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Ambon speedboat drivers on strike
Ambon speedboat drivers on strike AMBON, Maluku: Some speedboat drivers operating in the Belakang Kota area of Ambon city, serving the Laha and Waiyame routes, have stopped operating since Friday following a kerosene shortage in the city.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
JP/18/BRIEFS
JP/18/BRIEFSMaya Resort & Spa, a favorite for Aussie couplesMaya Ubud Resort & Spa grabbed the Gold Category Award in the Best Resort Spa Overseas and Silver Category Award in Best Hotel/Resort in Southeast Asia based on Holidays for Couples Magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2005.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Mega criticizes SBY over fuel shortages
Mega criticizes SBY over fuel shortages CIREBON, West Java: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri has criticized the administration's response to the ongoing fuel shortages.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Digital Printing: From Households to Industries
Digital Printing: From Households to IndustriesB. Gunawan Contributor, Jakarta Digitalization is an electronic revolution that has brought about fantastic changes, not only to information technology, telecommunications, audio-visual products and home appliances, but also to printing technology.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service Digital Printing: From Households to IndustriesB. Gunawan Contributor, Jakarta Digitalization is an electronic revolution that has brought about changes not only in the information technology, telecommunications, audio-visual products or home...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Reigning champion Lee upsets Taufik in Malaysian Open
Reigning champion Lee upsets Taufik in Malaysian Open Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Defending champion Lee Chong Wei was the toast of the home crowd when he upset Olympic gold medalist Taufik Hidayat in the quarterfinals of the Malaysian Open badminton tournament on Friday.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Digital Cameras: Between Competition and Market Opportunities
Digital Cameras: Between Competition and Market OpportunitiesE.A. Joseph Renyut Contributor Jakarta Technology, particularly the technology of photography, has undergone very rapid progress, especially recently, with the presence of digital cameras in the market.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Open-source, not Microsoft, best suited to Indonesia
Open-source, not Microsoft, best suited to IndonesiaVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, vmahmud@yahoo.comThere's been some interest recently regarding the news that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono invited Microsoft chairman Bill Gates to open a research center in Indonesia.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Military finds marijuana field
Military finds marijuana field JAKARTA: A military platoon discovered a marijuana plantation during a routine patrol in the Aceh district of Seulimeum, in Aceh Besar regency.The Indonesian Military said in a statement the plantation, covering two kilometers, was operated by the separatist Free Aceh...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Green cars color auto expo
Green cars color auto expoThe 13th Gaikindo Auto Expo offers something different to remain consistent with the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturer's (Gaikindo) theme of environmentally friendly automotive technology.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
The law in the mining sector
The law in the mining sector The Constitutional Court's unanimous ruling last Thursday that Law No. 19/2004 on forestry is constitutional certainly disappointed and angered environmentalists as the ruling boils down to a license for a number of firms to conduct open-pit mining in protected forests.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
China, Korea favorite to win junior c'ship
China, Korea favorite to win junior c'shipMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thanks to their outstanding long-term development programs, China and South Korea are expected to dominate the eighth Asian Badminton Junior Championship, due to begin on Monday in the Indoor Tennis Stadium here.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
'I keep alert in taxis all the time'
'I keep alert in taxis all the time'A woman was robbed last week by three people who entered the taxi she was in, with the connivance of the uniformed taxi driver. The taxi, she said, was from a company of high repute. The Jakarta Post asked residents how they ensured their safety while in taxis.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Work needed to solve fuel crisis
Work needed to solve fuel crisisLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhenever a country faces a problem, it is always easy to point the finger of blame at the government.This is true with the current fuel fiasco here.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
'Democracy doesn't ensure access to justice'
'Democracy doesn't ensure access to justice'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe Bojong waste treatment plant case, the 20 year-old unresolved Kedung Ombo land eviction case, land confiscation by military officers in Sidoarjo, East Java -- these are just a few drops in the ocean of flawed justice...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Budiarto air base fits bill as air cargo hub
Budiarto air base fits bill as air cargo hubMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangIt seems that Tangerang regental administration may have to let go its dream of having its own commercial airport in Curug district, as the central government prefers to transform the existing Budiarto air base into...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Poor people pay more for water
Poor people pay more for waterBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLacking access to clean water in his neighborhood in Rawabuaya subdistrict, West Jakarta, Sunyoto, 45, has to spend up to 10 percent of his monthly income just to buy water from street vendors.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
1. Terror -- 2x28
1. Terror -- 2x28 Muhammadiyah activist held for allegedly harboring terror suspect 2. Envoy --- 1x32 Howard names Farmer as new envoy to RI 3. Curtain - 1x30 Critical Aceh peace talks to commence or Critical Aceh peace talks set to resume 4. Taxi ---- 1x30 People feel more insecure taking taxis
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
British envoy thanks RI and its people
British envoy thanks RI and its peopleJAKARTA: British Ambassador to Indonesia Charles Humfrey thanked Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, his government and the people of Indonesia for their expressions of sympathy and condolences over the London bombings, the British Embassy said in a...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
District head accused of mob attack
District head accused of mob attack TANGERANG: A liquor supplier has reported the Pinang district head and several administrative staff members to the police on Friday for allegedly attacking him while he was at the administration office.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Two policemen face the chop for drug possession
Two policemen face the chop for drug possessionAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo city police officers arrested for possessing putaw (low-grade heroin) last week will be dishonorably discharged from the service, an officer says.City police chief Insp. Gen.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Rice raises concern over military, rights during China visit
Rice raises concern over military, rights during China visitCindy Sui, Agence France-Presse/BeijingU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice left Beijing on Sunday calling U.S.-Sino relations positive and reiterating Washington's view that China is not a threat, but raised concerns with China's...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Life of Samarinda teachers far from perfect
Life of Samarinda teachers far from perfectRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaBeing a teacher in a resource-rich province like East Kalimantan has done nothing to improve the livelihood of 40-year-old Erminawati who has dedicated 16 years of her life as a teacher.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
The misappropriation of the haj pilgrimage fund in the Ministry
The misappropriation of the haj pilgrimage fund in the Ministry of Religious Affairs is a disgrace to religious values that are supposed to be upheld by this institution and also a betrayal of Muslims' trust.The management of the haj pilgrimage involves over Rp 5.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Sutiyoso defends water charge increase
Sutiyoso defends water charge increaseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration has played down criticism over the recent tap-water rate increase, arguing the decision was fair to both poor and wealthy customers.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Our target is to dominate 30% market share: TAM
Our target is to dominate 30% market share: TAMIndonesia's positive economic growth is reflected in many sectors, particularly in the automotive industry. In the past two years, vehicle sales have increased drastically, surpassing the pre-recession level.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
* Bill Farmer: Australia's new ambassador to Indonesia Page 2
* Bill Farmer: Australia's new ambassador to Indonesia Page 2 * New police chief vows to be impartial Page 4 * Local direct elections and Papuan politics Page 7 * Bogor retrieves protected animals from households Page 8 * Forensic experts pore over London in hunt for bombers Page 11 * Weakening...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Photo A:
Photo A:ReutersTINY AND THIN: A model displays the new 5.1 megapixel digital camera Cyber-shot DSC-T7 at the photo Imaging Expo 2005 in Tokyo, Japan, recently. The camera, which is 9.8 mm at the thinnest part of its body, is produced by SONY Corporation.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
SBY to inaugurate judicial commission
SBY to inaugurate judicial commission JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to install the seven members of the Judicial Commission this week, according to a minister."I'm certain that there will be an inauguration very soon," State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Teachers demand permanent status
Teachers demand permanent statusThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHundreds of teachers who have been working for the government on a contract basis demanded permanent status as the government plans to hire some 300,000 new public servants this year.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
1. SBY: 4 X 12
1. SBY: 4 X 12 SBY issues decree on fuel saving measures 2. QUAKE: 1 X 36 Strong quake triggers panic in Palu 3. JAMSOS: 1 X 28 Djunaidi arrested upon arrival
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Police arrest three during antigovt rally
Police arrest three during antigovt rallyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice arrested three people on Sunday for allegedly provoking violence during a rally at the State Palace against a decree on land seizures.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Critical Aceh peace talks to commence
Critical Aceh peace talks to commenceAchmad Sukarsono, Reuters/JakartaThe fate of one of the world's longest-running conflicts may be decided in a few days when negotiators representing the Indonesian government and rebels in Aceh province meet in Finland this week.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
People feel more insecure taking taxis
People feel more insecure taking taxisDamar Harsanto and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing reports of robberies by taxi drivers, frequent taxi travelers are now extra cautious about taking a taxi.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Turkey donates $1m to children's project
Turkey donates $1m to children's projectJAKARTA: Turkey, which has been active in providing assistance to victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami, recently donated US$1 million to the OIC Alliance to Safeguard Children Victims of the Tsunami, the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta announced.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Widow killed in Tanjung Priok fire
Widow killed in Tanjung Priok fire JAKARTA: An 80-year-old widow died in a fire that destroyed 50 houses in Muara Bahari, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, early on Saturday.Police are still investigating the cause of fire.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Fuel crisis cools down
Fuel crisis cools down KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The fuel crisis in Kupang started to cool down on Saturday, with the long lines of vehicles waiting for gasoline starting to disappear.Security was still tight around gas stations, with police personnel trying to prevent retail traders from buying...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Ismeth wins in Riau election
Ismeth wins in Riau election BATAM, Riau Islands: Riau Islands Elections Committee has officially finished vote counting and named Ismeth Abdullah as the candidate gaining most of the votes in the election for the province's governor.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Indonesia should ratify covenant on political rights
Indonesia should ratify covenant on political rightsRidarson Galingging, Jakarta The government is expected to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The ratification will make the ICCPR a binding legal instrument that can be enforced domestically.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Doves to bring 'European feel' to Monas
Doves to bring 'European feel' to MonasDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaYulianto, 30, (photo left) a bird keeper at the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta, was stressed out on Sunday as many of the around 800 doves he had been entrusted with looking after had taken ill,...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Election violations alleged, trial begins in Medan
Election violations alleged, trial begins in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThree candidates, who ran for mayor of Binjai, brought their cases to court on Friday, charging that the Binjai Election Committee had disadvantaged them by changing the election schedule.