Archive: 13 July 2005
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Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Official arrested for illegal logging
Official arrested for illegal loggingDONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: Ibrahim Drakel, a top official in the Donggala forestry agency, has been detained since Saturday by Donggala Police for allegedly issuing logging licenses in contravention of the prevailing national forestry legislation.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Clans dominate Palu politics
Clans dominate Palu politicsRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu The direct election in Palu municipality is a month away and the mayoral hopefuls are busily preparing for the contest, meeting with eligible voters in informal meetings.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Power operator says city owes Rp200b
Power operator says city owes Rp200bThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration owes Rp 200 billion (US$20.62 million) in unpaid bills to state electricity firm PLN, a company official said on Monday.
Wed, 13 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...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
More state schools offer int'l classes
More state schools offer int'l classesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOne year after passing the entrance test to SMU 70 senior high school's "international class" in 2003, Dewi Rahayu Noviyanti, 16, still feels proud that she beat other students in the tight selection process.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Another ex-regent to face graft probe
Another ex-regent to face graft probe JAKARTA: A number of legislators from Doupu regency in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) reported former local regent Abubakar Ahmad to the Attorney General's Office (AGO) here on Tuesday for alleged corruption.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
More govt officials in casual dress
More govt officials in casual dressThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, BandungAbout a dozen members of the Indonesian Engineers Association (PII) looked neat in their long-sleeved batik shirts when they met Vice President Jusuf Kalla at his office on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
MCC to dismiss 433 employees
MCC to dismiss 433 employees JAKARTA: The Mercure Convention Center and Hotel (MCC) has been given the authority to dismiss 433 of its employees who have been protesting the change in the hotel's management.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Kutai Kartanegara to have new regent
Kutai Kartanegara to have new regentKUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: Pair Syaukani and Syamsuri, who won the Kutai Kartanegara regental election, are slated to be installed on Wednesday here. The inauguration ceremony will be tightly guarded by police personnel as the ceremony will be attended...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Hollywood films: no longer a menace, but source of inspiration
Hollywood films: no longer a menace, but source of inspirationM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaAsk any aspiring filmmaker, young actor or actress or passerby about their favorite directors or movie stars and the most likely response would be a name from some of Hollywood's luminaries.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Fast-food preferences leave local children malnourished
Fast-food preferences leave local children malnourishedBarry Neild, Agence France-Presse, JakartaWith its Gucci-filled shopping malls, Indonesia's capital shares the emerging affluence of many other Asian cities, but while many in Jakarta are now better off, new wealth has brought an embarrassing...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Official wants subsidy axed, alternative energy promoted
Official wants subsidy axed, alternative energy promotedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTo support the government's intention to promote the use of alternative fuels, the subsidy for petroleum-based fuel should be eliminated, a government official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Texmaco's unit sued for $13 million loans
Texmaco's unit sued for $13 million loansBloomberg, JakartaCalyon, a unit of Credit Agricole SA, and a Swedish state-owned lender have sued a unit owned by the Texmaco Group to recover US$13 million from the company.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
1. Insight -- 1x35
1. Insight -- 1x35 ASEAN's problem with Myanmar 2. Tour ---- 2x18 Tour's cycling stars rely on their teams 3. Arroyo -- 1x32 Arroyo hanging tough against foes 4. Survey -- 1x40 New grads get caught out by low Jakarta salaries
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Fuel conservation won't work without subsidy cut: Kadin
Fuel conservation won't work without subsidy cut: KadinRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, Trade and Industry (Kadin), Mochamad S. Hidayat, sounded more like an economist than a businessman when he called on the government on Tuesday to...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Experts warn N. Sumatra lies on shaky ground
Experts warn N. Sumatra lies on shaky groundApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanLocated in a geologically active area, North Sumatra is at risk of major earthquakes, according to several experts.The experts were speaking at a national seminar in Medan on earthquakes and tsunami, in the context...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Police arrest terror suspect
Police arrest terror suspectEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police detectives have arrested one more terrorist suspect linked to a group of 14, who were apprehended last week for their alleged role in terrorism attacks in the country, including the one at the Australian...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
RP political parties call for constitutional change
RP political parties call for constitutional changeTeresa Cerojano, Associated Press/ManilaRuling and moderate opposition parties agreed on Tuesday to work immediately for constitutional revisions -- and possibly new elections -- as part of efforts to solve a crisis over allegations that President...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 12
Rupiah Rates July 12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,695.35 6,941.25 7,356.92 7,279.50 Brunei dollar 1 6,064.46 5,469.86 5,797.75 5,736.41 Canadian dollar 1 8,461.22 7,632.99 8,089.11 8,004.95 Swiss franc 1 8,009.84 7,225.95 7,657.58 7,578.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Limited implementation of sharia in Aceh
Limited implementation of sharia in AcehMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, Jakarta The recent caning of people convicted for gambling offences in Aceh has sparked controversy about the extent of the implementation of sharia law there.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
JP/1/BOMB
JP/1/BOMBBomb rocks Poso KPU officeA low explosive bomb went off precisely behind the office of the Poso General Elections Commission (KPU) in Central Sulawesi on Tuesday night, but no injuries were reported.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
RI teams fall in Asian junior semis
RI teams fall in Asian junior semisMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local entrants in the team events for boys and girls fell in the semifinals of the Asian Junior Badminton Championship on Tuesday, although the boys came agonizingly close to causing an upset.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Navy launches operation to secure Malacca Strait
Navy launches operation to secure Malacca StraitFadli, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Uban, Riau IslandsThe Indonesian Navy launched a three-month operation on Tuesday in a bid to fight rampant pirate attacks in the crucial Strait of Malacca.Navy deputy chief of staff Vice Admiral W.R.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
'Antara' news agency gets new chief
'Antara' news agency gets new chiefHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter serving as chief of state Antara news agency for the past five years, sociologist Mohamad Sobary was replaced on Tuesday by Asro Kamal Rokan, former chief editor of Republika daily.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
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;AFP;IVY; ANPAu..r.. ASEAN-Singapore-politics Singapore President S.R. Nathan to run for second term JP/11/ASEAN S'pore president to run for second term SINGAPORE: Singaporean President S.R. Nathan, 81, said on Tuesday he will run for a second six-year term in office, becoming the first person to...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Susilo's calls fall on deaf ears in regions
Susilo's calls fall on deaf ears in regionsThe Jakarta Post, Medan, Semarang, BandungWhile government offices in Jakarta have complied with the President's call for energy conservation, the call has fallen on deaf ears in regional government offices.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Gasoline shortage still plagues Cirebon
Gasoline shortage still plagues CirebonCIREBON, West Java: The gasoline shortage continued in Cirebon and Indramayu regencies, West Java on Tuesday with queues 500 meters long at some gasoline stations in the area.The shortage has pushed up the price of gasoline.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Too lenient on embezzlers
Too lenient on embezzlersFrom KompasIt was disappointing to read in Kompas (June 23) that the three former executive directors of Bank Indonesia found guilty in a corruption case were only sentenced to 1.5 years in prison by the Supreme Court justices who heard their appeal.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
AGO unit aims to speed up probe of graft cases
AGO unit aims to speed up probe of graft casesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bandung Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes at the Attorney General's Office (AGO) Hendarman Supandji promised on Tuesday to speed up the investigation of corruption cases being handled by the AGO.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Legalized abortion, no!
Legalized abortion, no!From RepublikaThe Indonesian Reproduction Health Profile 2003, issued by the Ministry of Health in cooperation with the World Health Organization, shows an increase in abortion rates with a majority of young people (15 years to 24 years) being involved in this practice.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Medco may raise $300m from Luxembourg, Jakarta share sales
Medco may raise $300m from Luxembourg, Jakarta share salesNetty Ismail, Bloomberg, Singapore PT Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's biggest publicly traded oil producer, plans to raise about US$300 million selling stock in Luxembourg and Jakarta, 25 percent less than Medco's founders targeted...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Why Asia won't help U.S. curb its trade deficit
Why Asia won't help U.S. curb its trade deficitAndy Mukherjee, Bloomberg, China A first-ever full health check of Asian banks by Standard & Poor's has offered revealing insight into why the U.S. current account deficit may not unravel soon.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Building operators electrified over energy conservation
Building operators electrified over energy conservationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile office tenants might grumble over energy saving measures, building operators see the drive as a blessing in disguise.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Soccer unaffected by TV cutbacks
Soccer unaffected by TV cutbacksRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMillions of Indonesian soccer fans will still be able to enjoy live matches of their favorite foreign teams on television, even though national TV stations have to cut their air time to support the government's energy...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
New grads get caught out by low Jakarta salaries
New grads get caught out by low Jakarta salariesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDewi was among the top graduates from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia's most prestigious located in Yogyakarta.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Country line dancing becoming a hit in RI
Country line dancing becoming a hit in RI OR Boot scooting locals take to the dance floorThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Billy Ray Cyrus would be proud. Indonesians are lining up to try out the latest fad -- country music line dancing -- and the toe-tapping craze has established quite a foothold in the...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Residents living in forest stirs dilemma
Residents living in forest stirs dilemmaHasrul, The Jakarta Post, KendariLa Abo's rest was disturbed by the presence of a number of officials from the Southeast Sulawesi provincial administration at the location where he lives last Thursday.The middle-aged man suspiciously gazed at them one by one.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Damien Kingsbury
Damien Kingsbury2. Mova -- Sharia implementation in Aceh is limited 1 x 30 Limited implementation of sharia in Aceh Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
UI hosts int'l seminar on anthropology
UI hosts int'l seminar on anthropology JAKARTA: As many as 211 researchers from 18 countries are expected to participate in the Fourth International Seminar on the Indonesian Anthropology Journal, which began on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Headings
Headings1. SCHOOL -- 2x18 More state schools offer int'l classes 2. ICW -- 1x30 School expenses burden parents 3. PLN -- 2x20 Power operator says city owes it Rp 200b 4. CHUSNUL -- 2x23 Chusnul to report media to police for defamation 5. DRUG -- 2x20 Foreign national on trial for drugs 6.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Corruption at the religious ministry
Corruption at the religious ministryFrom TempoThe 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.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Foreign national on trial for drugs
Foreign national on trial for drugsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe drug trial of Ramakau Jones, alias Npoto, a national of Lesotho in West Africa, began on Tuesday at the Tangerang District Court.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Four people killed in Kendari boat accident
Four people killed in Kendari boat accidentHasrul, The Jakarta Post, KendariFour people were killed after a boat, Tangko Mbuno, sank in Wawonii waters, Konawe regency in the province of Southeast Sulawesi at dawn on Monday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Hundreds of people beleaved to have dead in ferry disaster
Hundreds of people beleaved to have dead in ferry disaster Agence France Presse/JakartaHopes faded on Monday of finding any more survivors from a ferry that sank off the eastern Indonesian province of Papua last week, with as many as 200 people believed trapped inside, a rescue official said.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan market
Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan marketThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter concentrating on marketing sports utility vehicles (SUVs) over the past five years, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) is targeting the sedan segment by launching the all-new Ford Focus.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 12, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
2005 oil output target my be mssed
2005 oil output target my be mssedIndonesia's average oil production this year is estimated to miss the state budget target by some 4.4 percent at 1.075 million barrels per day (bpd), an oil official said on Tuesday."The state budget target of 1.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Cooperatives, SMEs remain neglected
Cooperatives, SMEs remain neglectedRendi A. Witular and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe country's cooperatives and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) remain underdeveloped and commitments to assist their financing by the government, banks and corporate business has not materialized.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Indonesian, Asian stocks up, lead by Wall Street
Indonesian, Asian stocks up, lead by Wall StreetAssociated Press/JakartaIndonesian share prices rose on Tuesday as investors continued buying shares in automotive company Astra International due to news that it will buy a stake in an unlisted toll-road operator, dealers said.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
People find own ways to conserve fuel
People find own ways to conserve fuelYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungIt has been a week now since Hilman Hidayat resolved to leave his car at home in east Bandung and take his motorbike to work to save fuel.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
No to legalized abortion
No to legalized abortionFrom RepublikaThe 2003 Indonesian Reproduction Health Profile, issued by the Ministry of Health in cooperation with the World Health Organization, indicates a rising number of abortions being performed in the country, with the majority of women seeking abortions between the...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Cheng Ho arrival to be celebrated in style
Cheng Ho arrival to be celebrated in styleSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangOei Thiam Hien, a caretaker at the Sam Poo Kong Temple in Semarang, was busy attending to some pilgrims praying at the Sam Poo Thay Jien altar one recent Saturday afternoon.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Americans landed here 200 hundred years ago
Americans landed here 200 hundred years agoThe Jakarta Post JakartaIn 1882, a United States (U.S.) mission in Medan, North Sumatra, gave a tip-off to the Dutch East Indies authorities about a rebellion in what is now known as Nangroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD).
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Malaysia urges Rice to attend ASEAN security forum in Laos
Malaysia urges Rice to attend ASEAN security forum in LaosAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurMalaysia urged U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday to attend a Southeast Asian security meeting in Laos later this month.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
1. Aceh -- 48 pts 5 cols 1lines (1x30)
1. Aceh -- 48 pts 5 cols 1lines (1x30)Govt, GAM begin talks on crucial issues 2. Building -- 36 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x14) Building operators electrified over energy conservation3. Energy -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21)Susilo's call fall on deaf ears in the regions 4.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Rawa Kucing dump a home for 400 scavenger families
Rawa Kucing dump a home for 400 scavenger familiesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThey have learned not to be bothered by the stench and the toxic seepage produced by the piles of garbage.The sound of the first garbage trucks of the day arriving is the morning call for 400 families of...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Bloating caused by starvation
Bloating caused by starvationFrom Tempo It is really saddening to learn from the print and electronic media how many skinny children in many places in Indonesia are lying helplessly with bloated bellies, in a severely malnourished condition.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Mount Merapi rises from slumber
Mount Merapi rises from slumberBOYOLALI, Central Java: Mount Merapi in Central Java has shown increased volcanic activity since Friday, raising concern among local residents. The frequency of minor quakes near Mount Merapi rose from 26 on Friday to 36 on Sunday, although it later decreased to 10...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, July 13, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, July 13, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty World8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah12:00 p.m.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Rekindling Thanksgiving in Indonesia
Rekindling Thanksgiving in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post JakartaFans of that popular sitcom Friends would probably know what a big deal the celebration of Thanksgiving is for many Americans. Thanksgiving, celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, is indeed a quintessentially American holiday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Canberra, Manila ink intel deal
Canberra, Manila ink intel deal AUSTRALIA: Australia and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to swap financial intelligence in a bid to fight money laundering and financing for militant groups.Australian Justice Minister Chris Ellison said the agreement came after the Philippines passed new laws to...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Legislator bemoans appalling conditions in country's prisons
Legislator bemoans appalling conditions in country's prisonsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A senior legislator revealed on Monday that 80 percent of the penitentiaries in the country, including those in Bali, were currently way over capacity.
Wed, 13 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.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
'I La Galigo' goes on tour to the Big Apple
'I La Galigo' goes on tour to the Big AppleM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a series of sell-outs in Singapore and four countries in Europe, the music-dance-theater piece I La Galigo is expected to be staged at one of the world's finest arts venues, the Lincoln Center, New York.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
UI hosts int'l seminar on anthropology
UI hosts int'l seminar on anthropology JAKARTA: As many as 211 researchers from 18 countries are expected to participate in the Fourth International Seminar on the Indonesian Anthropology Journal, which began on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Krakatau Steel to up HRC by 1m tons
Krakatau Steel to up HRC by 1m tonsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned steel-maker PT Krakatau Steel revealed its plan on Tuesday to expand its hot rolled coils (HRC) production by a million tons per year by 2008 through the establishment of a new plant that will cost between US$340 million and...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Zulkifli wins Jambi election
Zulkifli wins Jambi electionJAMBI: A local poll organizer declared on Tuesday that running mates Zulkifli Nurdin and Anthony Zeidra Abidin, nominated by the National Mandate Party and Golkar Party, had officially won the Jambi direct election for governor and deputy governor.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Yingdi holds young GKJ audience totally spellbound
Yingdi holds young GKJ audience totally spellboundEvi Mariani and Jim Read, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHow often do you leave a concert venue totally satisfied, with hands still sore from clapping so enthusiastically?It happened on Monday night when winner of the 7th Frans Liszt Piano Competition Sun...
Wed, 13 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.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Adding insult to injury: Will the victims of
Adding insult to injury: Will the victims ofJustice for Tanjung Priok victimsFarish A Noor, Sinchew Daily, Asia News Network, Selangor Despite the talk of reform and restoration of democracy, the history of Indonesia remains a highly contested subject that remains hostage to the vicissitudes of...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
No gambling in 3 days: City police
No gambling in 3 days: City policeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani has vowed to wipe out gambling and other social vices in the capital within three days, much shorter than the one-week deadline given by National Police Chief Gen. Sutanto.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Councillors arrested for drug possession
Councillors arrested for drug possessionBANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Lampung Police arrested Lamijono, 37, the speaker of Tulangbawang regency council, and Jarwo Hadi, a senior councillor on the regency council, for allegedly being in possession of ecstasy pills. The pair were arrested on Sunday morning.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
We are rally instincts to choose a taxy
We are rally instincts to choose a taxyA taxi passenger reported to the police last week she had been robbed by a group of three men inside a taxi owned by a reputable taxi company. The news has renewed concerns over safety for taxi users.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Newmont verdict in Manado delayed
Newmont verdict in Manado delayedMANADO, North Sulawesi: Manado District Court delayed delivering its verdict against an environmental activist accused of having defamed mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
*Building operators electrified over energy savings Page 2
*Building operators electrified over energy savings Page 2 *More govt officials in casual dress Page 4 *Residents living in forest stir dilemma Page 5 *The best choice for both Aceh and Indonesia Page 6 *More state schools offer international classes Page 8 *RI badminton teams fall in Asian junior...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Chusnul to report media to police for defamation
Chusnul to report media to police for defamationAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA member of the General Elections Commission (KPU), Chusnul Mar'iyah, is planning to report several media organizations to police for allegedly defaming her in their reports.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
The best choice for Aceh and Indonesia
The best choice for Aceh and IndonesiaDamien Kingsbury, Melbourne, Australia Representatives of the Government of Indonesia (GoI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are again meeting in Helsinki for the fifth and probably last round of talks aimed at securing an end to Aceh -- almost three decade...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
ASEAN's problem with Myanmar
ASEAN's problem with MyanmarJusuf Wanandi, JakartaSince its inception in 1967, ASEAN has had a dream -- the One Southeast Asia. In 1984, its original five members invited Brunei to join the grouping. Then Vietnam joined in 1995.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Govt, GAM begin talks on key issues
Govt, GAM begin talks on key issuesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe latest round of peace talks between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) kicked off on Tuesday in Helsinki, with both sides saying an agreement to end the conflict was within reach.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Coal body says forced local sales better than taxes
Coal body says forced local sales better than taxesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Association of Indonesian Coal Producers has called on the government to drop plans to impose export taxes on coal and instead to apply a "domestic market obligation" to ensure enough supply of coal.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
Jazz, an American gift, struggles to live on
Jazz, an American gift, struggles to live on The Jakarta Post Jakarta More often than not, the American legacy in this country is perceived negatively; it is invariably associated with capitalism.However, there is one legacy that has remained and needs to be nurtured: Jazz.According to www.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
American-Indonesian business ties enjoy long history
American-Indonesian business ties enjoy long historyRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaIt was Standard Oil that pioneered the arrival of U.S. companies in Indonesia during the Dutch East Indies days in the late 19th century.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
JP/5/PALU
JP/5/PALUClans dominate Palu politicsRuslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post/Palu The direct election in Palu municipality is a month away and the mayoral hopefuls are busily preparing for the contest, meeting with eligible voters in informal meetings.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005
1. Batik (1x36)
1. Batik (1x36) More govt officials in casual dress 2. BLBI (3x14) AGO unit aims to speed up probe into graft cases 3. Antara (1x32) 'Antara' news agency gets new chief 4. Navy (2x24) Navy launches operation to secure Malacca Strait