Archive: 13 July 2005
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Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Power operator says city owes Rp200b
Power operator says city owes Rp200b The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration owes Rp 200 billion (US$20.62 million) in unpaid bills to state electricity firm PLN, a company official said on Monday. PLN's Jakarta and Tangerang district general manager Fahmi Mochtar said on Tuesday that the bills were run up city administration offices and the street lighting agency. Fahmi did not specify for how long the city administration had not been paying its bills.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Clans dominate Palu politics
Clans dominate Palu politics Ruslan 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, 00:00 WIB
Official arrested for illegal logging
Official arrested for illegal logging DONGGALA, 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. Donggala Police chief, Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo's calls fall on deaf ears in regions
Susilo's calls fall on deaf ears in regions The Jakarta Post, Medan, Semarang, Bandung While 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. Lights were on in the afternoon in some regional offices on Tuesday, air conditioners were still set below 20 degrees Celsius and the streets were illuminated as brightly as ever on Monday night.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gasoline shortage still plagues Cirebon
Gasoline shortage still plagues Cirebon CIREBON, 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. In Cirebon, the price of kerosene rose to Rp 1,300 per liter from the normal price of Rp 875 per liter. In some remote areas, the price of kerosene was even as high as Rp 1,800 per liter.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Too lenient on embezzlers
Too lenient on embezzlers From Kompas It 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. The decision was very unfair because the executives inflicted losses on the state of Rp 6 trillion (Heru Supraptomo), Rp 9 trillion (Hendro Budiyanto) and Rp 2 trillion (Paul Sutopo).
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
AGO unit aims to speed up probe of graft cases
AGO unit aims to speed up probe of graft cases The 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. These include cases linked to the alleged abuse of the massive Bank Indonesia liquidity support facility.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Legalized abortion, no!
Legalized abortion, no! From Republika The 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. Meanwhile, this situation arouses greater concern as some circles propose that abortion be permitted and protected by law.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Medco may raise $300m from Luxembourg, Jakarta share sales
Medco may raise $300m from Luxembourg, Jakarta share sales Netty 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 three months ago. "The existing shareholders are offering their shares," Gamala Katoppo, head of investor relations at Jakarta-based Medco, said today.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Why Asia won't help U.S. curb its trade deficit
Why Asia won't help U.S. curb its trade deficit Andy 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. Out of the 27 Chinese, Indian, Thai, Indonesian, Philippine and South Koran lenders rated by S&P on its nine-point Bank Fundamental Strength Ratings scale, none could manage to score more than a humble C+.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Building operators electrified over energy conservation
Building operators electrified over energy conservation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While office tenants might grumble over energy saving measures, building operators see the drive as a blessing in disguise. "Cutting down on the use of electricity is the same as cutting costs, which is good for business," said Subianto, a technical services manager from PT Jakarta Land, which manages the World Trade Center (WTC) office complex on Jl.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soccer unaffected by TV cutbacks
Soccer unaffected by TV cutbacks Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Millions 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 conservation drive. All live league matches contracted between Indonesian television stations and foreign parties are exempted in the new ministerial decree that requires transmission cuts.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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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 publicly declare his intention to contest the election.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Country line dancing becoming a hit in RI
Country line dancing becoming a hit in RI OR Boot scooting locals take to the dance floor The 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 country, organizers say. The growing number of line dancing enthusiasts is evident from the increasing membership at the Country Music Club of Indonesia (CMCI), established two years ago.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Residents living in forest stirs dilemma
Residents living in forest stirs dilemma Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Kendari La 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. His seemed inhibited when answering questions about residents' land ownership titles posed by the officials, and was annoyed and emotional by some accusatory questions aimed at him.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Damien Kingsbury
Damien Kingsbury 2. 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, 00:00 WIB
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. The first day of the three-day seminar, hosted by the University of Indonesia (UI)'s School of Political and Social Studies, featured as speakers Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab, Amri Mazali from the UI and Hans Antlov from the Ford Foundation.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. 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. RAWA -- 2x27 Rawa Kucing dump a home for 400 scavenger families 7. SPEAK -- 2x20 'We rely on instinct to choose a taxi'
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Corruption at the religious ministry
Corruption at the religious ministry From Tempo 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 5.7 trillion (approximately US$600 million) a year, with Indonesian haj pilgrims totaling 205,000.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreign national on trial for drugs
Foreign national on trial for drugs Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The drug trial of Ramakau Jones, alias Npoto, a national of Lesotho in West Africa, began on Tuesday at the Tangerang District Court. The 32-year-old defendant was arrested on March 4 in Ciputat, Tangerang regency, in the possession of 50 grams of heroin. "Fortunately, officers arrested him before a drug transaction he had planned with a buyer was able to take place," prosecutor Mulyadi said in his indictment.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four people killed in Kendari boat accident
Four people killed in Kendari boat accident Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Kendari Four people were killed after a boat, Tangko Mbuno, sank in Wawonii waters, Konawe regency in the province of Southeast Sulawesi at dawn on Monday. The four victims were passengers Rumani, 50, Waadi, 9 and Hadiati, 18, as well as a one-year-old infant.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of people beleaved to have dead in ferry disaster
Hundreds of people beleaved to have dead in ferry disaster Agence France Presse/Jakarta Hopes 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. Some of the passengers were children on school holiday when the state-operated ferry, the Digul, was engulfed by waves on Thursday. Fifteen people, including two crew members, were rescued alive.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel conservation won't work without subsidy cut: Kadin
Fuel conservation won't work without subsidy cut: Kadin Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The 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 increase fuel prices.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
More state schools offer int'l classes
More state schools offer int'l classes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One 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, 00:00 WIB
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. Abubakar is accused of marking up the price of a fire truck his administration purchased last year for Rp 900 million (US$92,783).
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
More govt officials in casual dress
More govt officials in casual dress The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bandung About 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. The traditional attire was appropriate for the vice presidential office, where the air conditioning system was set at 25 degrees Celsius.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. "We have to settle the matter to regain trust from the bank where we're applying for a loan to rennovate the hotel," MCC director Andi Sofyan said as reported by Antara on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kutai Kartanegara to have new regent
Kutai Kartanegara to have new regent KUTAI 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 by some 6,000 officials from both the central and local government. The tight security measure was also necessary because the vote counting was marred by public protests over alleged poll fraud.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hollywood films: no longer a menace, but source of inspiration
Hollywood films: no longer a menace, but source of inspiration M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Ask 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, 00:00 WIB
Fast-food preferences leave local children malnourished
Fast-food preferences leave local children malnourished Barry Neild, Agence France-Presse, Jakarta With 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 and unusual side-effect: child malnutrition. Indonesia is no stranger to starvation.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Official wants subsidy axed, alternative energy promoted
Official wants subsidy axed, alternative energy promoted The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To 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, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco's unit sued for $13 million loans
Texmaco's unit sued for $13 million loans Bloomberg, Jakarta Calyon, 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. Calyon and Sweden's Exportkreditnamnden filed the case against PT Wismakarya Prasetya in the South Jakarta District court, said Shiv Dave, commissioner of PT Emerging Indonesian Business, which is advising the two companies.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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 issues concerning immigration, investment, etc. Clearly both threats and benefits exist and those may be different for different layers of society.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Experts warn N. Sumatra lies on shaky ground
Experts warn N. Sumatra lies on shaky ground Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Located 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 of building construction, regulations and public attitudes. The seminar was hosted by the North Sumatra regional council and the Medan Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG).
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest terror suspect
Police arrest terror suspect Eva 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 Embassy last September. National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko told reporters on Tuesday that the suspect, identified only by the initials S.S., was arrested in "the Jakarta area" on Friday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP political parties call for constitutional change
RP political parties call for constitutional change Teresa Cerojano, Associated Press/Manila Ruling 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 Gloria Macapagal Arroyo rigged last year's election.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 7,578.08 Danish krone 1 1,669.73 1,506.15 1,596.30 1,579.55 Euro 1 12,451.62 11,234.64 11,904.02 11,782.11 Poundsterling 1 18,084.69 16,315.64 17,289.35 17,110.71 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,318.24 1,189.62 1,260.27 1,247.59...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Limited implementation of sharia in Aceh
Limited implementation of sharia in Aceh Mohamad 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. There have also been questions raised concerning the applicability of such laws to non-Acehnesse, non-Aceh residents and non-Muslims living in Aceh.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/BOMB
JP/1/BOMB Bomb rocks Poso KPU office A 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. Despite the explosion, activity in the troubled regency remained normal, said Poso Regent Andi Azikin Suyuti. He claimed that the bomb was post-election terror perpetrated by irresponsible people.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI teams fall in Asian junior semis
RI teams fall in Asian junior semis Moch. 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. The boys' team lost a thriller to South Korea 2-3, while the girls' team was handily defeated 1-3 by favorite China at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Navy launches operation to secure Malacca Strait
Navy launches operation to secure Malacca Strait Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Uban, Riau Islands The 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, 00:00 WIB
'Antara' news agency gets new chief
'Antara' news agency gets new chief Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After 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. The reason for the replacement was unclear. State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra, who swore in Asro, only said that five years was long enough to hold the position. He was reluctant to disclose why the government had picked Asro.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
New grads get caught out by low Jakarta salaries
New grads get caught out by low Jakarta salaries Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dewi was among the top graduates from Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia's most prestigious located in Yogyakarta. With her fluent English, almost perfect straight-A grades from the Faculty of Economics, and an outstanding extra-curricular record, it took her virtually no time to get a "managerial level" job in one of the big five consulting and accounting firms in Jakarta.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Krakatau Steel to up HRC by 1m tons
Krakatau Steel to up HRC by 1m tons The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-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 $550 million.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zulkifli wins Jambi election
Zulkifli wins Jambi election JAMBI: 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, 00:00 WIB
Yingdi holds young GKJ audience totally spellbound
Yingdi holds young GKJ audience totally spellbound Evi Mariani and Jim Read, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How often do you leave a concert venue totally satisfied, with hands still sore from clapping so enthusiastically?
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/BRIEFS
JP/18/BRIEFS Maya Resort & Spa, a favorite for Aussie couples Maya 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. Voting was opened to the public only -- no industry professionals were allowed for vote. Readers were asked to cast their votes either through a form in Holidays for Couples magazine or through a website.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Adding insult to injury: Will the victims of
Adding insult to injury: Will the victims of Justice for Tanjung Priok victims Farish 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 realpolitik. Gone are the days of euphoria when the longest self-serving dictator of Southeast Asia was forced out of office in May 1998.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
No gambling in 3 days: City police
No gambling in 3 days: City police Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City 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, 00:00 WIB
Councillors arrested for drug possession
Councillors arrested for drug possession BANDARLAMPUNG, 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. At the time of arrest, the two councillors were dancing with a prostitute and a female student at a hotel in Bandarlampung city. Bandarlampung Municipal Police's chief of detectives, Comr.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
We are rally instincts to choose a taxy
We are rally instincts to choose a taxy A 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. The Jakarta Post asked residents what precautions they took while taking a taxi. Ahn Ali, 43, is a Korean lecturer who has been living in the city since 1985.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Newmont verdict in Manado delayed
Newmont verdict in Manado delayed MANADO, North Sulawesi: Manado District Court delayed delivering its verdict against an environmental activist accused of having defamed mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya. Presiding judge Erna Matuseja said that one of the members of the judicial panel could not be present for personal reasons, and that the court would reconvene on July 25. Erna said that Judge Lenny Wati was currently visiting a sick relative in Timika, Papua.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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. The first day of the three-day seminar, hosted by the University of Indonesia (UI)'s School of Political and Social Studies, featured as speakers Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab, Amri Mazali from the UI and Hans Antlov from the Ford Foundation.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chusnul to report media to police for defamation
Chusnul to report media to police for defamation Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 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, 00:00 WIB
The best choice for Aceh and Indonesia
The best choice for Aceh and Indonesia Damien 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 long conflict.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN's problem with Myanmar
ASEAN's problem with Myanmar Jusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Since 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. At the 30th anniversary of ASEAN in 1997 in Kuala Lumpur, Laos and Myanmar were welcomed in. Cambodia's entrance was delayed by a year due to its internal problems. Expansions of ASEAN's membership always happened when countries were ready to join.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt, GAM begin talks on key issues
Govt, GAM begin talks on key issues The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 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, 00:00 WIB
Coal body says forced local sales better than taxes
Coal body says forced local sales better than taxes Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 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. The association's chairman Jeffry Mulyono said that if international prices were high, export taxes would not only prevent producers from selling coal abroad.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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.wartajazz.com, in its interview with Sudibyo Pr., an architect and jazz aficionado, the history of jazz in Indonesia dates back to 1922, when Dutch colonialists brought jazz records here.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
American-Indonesian business ties enjoy long history
American-Indonesian business ties enjoy long history Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It was Standard Oil that pioneered the arrival of U.S. companies in Indonesia during the Dutch East Indies days in the late 19th century. After years of trying to gain entry here, the company finally managed to start oil prospecting and production in Pelembang, South Sumatra, in 1897. The production facility it established was its first in Southeast Asia.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/PALU
JP/5/PALU Clans dominate Palu politics Ruslan 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, 00:00 WIB
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
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 conservation 3. Energy -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Susilo's call fall on deaf ears in the regions 4. Klenteng -- 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x32) Cheng Ho arrival to be celebrated in style --- 6. Photos and oddworld
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 Alfindo Tbk 1,310 20 500 Adhi Karya 780 10 6,257,500 Adira Dinamika 2,475 0 0 AGIS Tbk 120 -5 465,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 185 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,200 10 1,107,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
2005 oil output target my be mssed
2005 oil output target my be mssed Indonesia'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 1.125 million bpd cannot be achieved; at most, the average (oil production) will amount to 1.075 million bpd," Chairman of the country's oil and gas regulatory body BP Migas, Kardaya Warnika said on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cooperatives, SMEs remain neglected
Cooperatives, SMEs remain neglected Rendi A. Witular and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The 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, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian, Asian stocks up, lead by Wall Street
Indonesian, Asian stocks up, lead by Wall Street Associated Press/Jakarta Indonesian 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. The Jakarta Stock Exchange's Composite Index climbed 5.653 points, or 0.5 percent, to 1,129.115. Gainers led decliners 64 to 52, with 73 stocks unchanged.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
People find own ways to conserve fuel
People find own ways to conserve fuel Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung It 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. "I made up my mind not to worry about appearances, and decided to use the bike instead of the car, said Hilman, 36. He said that if he used his car, a Jeep, it would cost him Rp 30,000 per day. "That doesn't include parking.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
No to legalized abortion
No to legalized abortion From Republika The 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 ages of 15 and 24. This situation is cause for even greater concern with some people proposing that abortion be legalized.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cheng Ho arrival to be celebrated in style
Cheng Ho arrival to be celebrated in style Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Oei 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. Oei patiently explained the rules to the pilgrims as they entered a small room where the Sam Poo Thay Jien statue was located. "The pilgrims ask a lot of questions, so I have to be patient," said Oei.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Americans landed here 200 hundred years ago
Americans landed here 200 hundred years ago The Jakarta Post Jakarta In 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). As a result of the tip-off, the Dutch troops managed to crush the rebellion and accomplish the full occupation of what is now known as Indonesia.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia urges Rice to attend ASEAN security forum in Laos
Malaysia urges Rice to attend ASEAN security forum in Laos Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia urged U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday to attend a Southeast Asian security meeting in Laos later this month. The United States has said Rice will skip the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the post-ministerial conference of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations annual meeting in Vientiane.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan market
Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan market The Jakarta Post Jakarta After 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. The launch took place at the opening here of the Gaikindo Auto Expo last Friday, with new FMI president director Rick Baker expressing optimism that the new car would be successful in the domestic market.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rawa Kucing dump a home for 400 scavenger families
Rawa Kucing dump a home for 400 scavenger families Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang They 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 scavengers living inside and nearby the Rawa Kucing dump in Kedaung Wetan subdistrict, Neglasari district, Tangerang municipality.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bloating caused by starvation
Bloating caused by starvation From 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. On the other hand, we have also learned from the same print and electronic media reports about massive graft involving huge amounts of money, perpetrated by smartly-dressed, smug officials.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mount Merapi rises from slumber
Mount Merapi rises from slumber BOYOLALI, 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 quakes on Monday. There was no activity on Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, July 13, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, July 13, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty World 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz 11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rekindling Thanksgiving in Indonesia
Rekindling Thanksgiving in Indonesia The Jakarta Post Jakarta Fans 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. Highlighted by stuffed turkey as the main meal, families gather to express their gratitude, usually to God.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 crack down on money laundering and financing of terror groups.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Legislator bemoans appalling conditions in country's prisons
Legislator bemoans appalling conditions in country's prisons Wahyoe 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. "Most are between 40 percent and 300 percent over capacity. In one prison, with a capacity of 300 people, it is filled with 800 inmates," said Akil Mochtar during his working visit to Bali.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
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 5.7 trillion (approximately US$600 million) a year, with Indonesian haj pilgrims totaling 205,000. The government's double role of organizing and controlling haj journeys has increased the opportunities for corruption in the ministry.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'I La Galigo' goes on tour to the Big Apple
'I La Galigo' goes on tour to the Big Apple M. 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. The performance, inspired by Sureq Galigo, an epic poem of Bugis people of South Sulawesi, will hit the stage from July 13 through July 16.
Wed, 13 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
*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 semis Page 10 *U.S. presses N. Korea to give up nuclear weapons Page 11 *Officials want subsidy axed, alternatives promoted Page 13 *'I now look a little more like a human being' Page 17