Archive: 14 July 2005
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Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ministry to report firms for pollution
Ministry to report firms for pollution JAKARTA: The Office of the State Minister of the Environment will report two state-owned enterprises operating in East Java to the police for heavily polluting rivers. Environment minister Rachmat Witoelar said on Wednesday the two were among 38 firms in the country that had been categorized as heavy polluters according to the ministry's 2005 survey.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends down on corporate dollar demand
Rupiah ends down on corporate dollar demand Dow Jones Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah ended slightly lower on Wednesday on corporate dollar demand powered by high global oil prices, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 9,781, a notch up from the on Tuesday close of Rp 9,780. The U.S. unit hit a high of Rp 9,785 in intraday trading. "Today was the same old story of domestic corporate (dollar) demand linked to high oil prices," a dealer at a foreign bank said.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Time for ASEAN to stop dithering
Time for ASEAN to stop dithering Zaid Ibrahim, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been dithering on how to deal with its perpetual problem child, Myanmar. Over the past eight years, ASEAN has tried to prod Myanmar towards democratization and national reconciliation with economic-led engagement, peer association by admitting it as a member and at times by simply ignoring the problem so Myanmar wouldn't feel pressured.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Marcellus Rantetana
Marcellus Rantetana Jakarta 2. Alex -- Controversies around government's new land regulation 2 x 30 The nationwide controversy over government land acquisition Aleksius Jemadu Bandung
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Americans landed here 200 years ago
Americans landed here 200 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. The Dutch East Indies returned the favor by offering parts of Sumatra to the American government.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Boot scooting locals take to the dance floor
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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 13
Rupiah Rates July 13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,737.73 6,979.13 7,397.27 7,319.40 Brunei dollar 1 6,072.27 5,476.29 5,805.09 5,743.30 Canadian dollar 1 8,504.11 7,671.26 8,129.93 8,045.28 Swiss franc 1 8,043.00 7,255.47 7,689.11 7,609.22 Danish krone 1 1,678.35 1,513.86 1,604.50 1,587.67 Euro 1 12,515.25 11,292.40 11,964.58 11,842.98 Poundsterling 1 18,187.60 16,408.58 17,387.35 17,208.60 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,318.06 1,189.01 1,260.06 1,246.98...
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Alleged pedophile faces up to 15 years jail
Alleged pedophile faces up to 15 years jail Agence France Presse, Jakarta A French man faces up to 15 years' jail if found guilty on charges he had sex with underaged boys in the Indonesian resort island of Bali, a judge said on Wednesday. Prosecutor Made Subawa on Tuesday accused Michel Rene Heller, 56, of paedophilia using force or threats under a 2002 child protection law and of similar offenses under the penal code, Judge Syahab Sihombing told AFP.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Former boxing champion arrested for drug dealing
Former boxing champion arrested for drug dealing Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former world boxing champion Ellias Pical, 48, was arrested early on Wednesday for selling ecstasy pills to police detectives in a nightclub in Taman Sari, West Jakarta. City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said that Ellias was apprehended together with a female friend identified as Lisdianah, 33, at 00:30 a.m. at Miles disco while offering for sale three ecstasy pills to undercover police officers.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. KUHP (3x22)
1. KUHP (3x22) Penile gourd wearers, affectionate hubbies, tennis fans beware 2. DPRD (2x24) Regental councillors demand additional salary 3. Palesti (1x36) SBY plans to visit troubled Palestine 4. AGO (1x32) AGO, police to boost cooperation
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Investment approvals up, boosting hopes of confidence revival
Investment approvals up, boosting hopes of confidence revival Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Approvals for fresh domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI) are on the raise, increasing optimism that a pickup in investor confidence has finally started to set in.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 13, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 13, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,180 -130 5,000 Adhi Karya 770 -10 6,934,500 Adira Dinamika 2,475 0 0 AGIS Tbk 125 5 200,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 225 40 185,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,190 -10 1,105,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0...
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Governance reform vital for building agriculture
Governance reform vital for building agriculture Marcellus Rantetana, Jakarta As new issues have arisen, we have begun to forget about the cases of malnutrition affecting hundreds of children around the country. We should not forget, however, that this problem is still with us and will remain so unless we remove its root cause.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
EC issues guidebook on RI investments
EC issues guidebook on RI investments Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Commission (EC) published on Wednesday a guidebook for European investors to look very closely before investing in any infrastructure projects in Indonesia, including advising which sectors were viable and which should be avoided.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
UGM promotes 'green bicycle'
UGM promotes 'green bicycle' Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Green bicycles bearing a plate "UGM Green Bicycle" under the saddle were seen parked in neat rows near the rectorate building of the reputable Gadjah Mada University (UGM). The bicycles can be used for free by UGM students, lecturers and employees.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beratha to issue fuel saving policy
Beratha to issue fuel saving policy DENPASAR: Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha said on Wednesday that he would soon issue a directive that would limit operations of night spots and shopping malls in Bali. The policy was aimed at saving fuel, said the governor. "The policy is to support the president's call for people to save more energy and money," said Beratha.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jazz, struggles to survive
Jazz, struggles to survive 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.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cheng Ho went around the world in 28 years
Cheng Ho went around the world in 28 years Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The greatness of Admiral Zheng He (popularly called Cheng Ho) has been revealed more and more to the public after a plethora of books were written about his famous journeys. Based on vast literature on Cheng Ho, a Semarang historian Gan Kok Hwie said that in his 28-year journey, the admiral had traveled to some 30 countries worldwide, making him one of greatest explorers of all time.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel crisis returns to E. Nusa Tenggara
Fuel crisis returns to E. Nusa Tenggara KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Severe fuel shortages have again hit eight regencies in East Nusa Tenggara province on Wednesday, leading to long queues at gasoline stations. The gasoline scarcity has also caused prices to rise, adding to people's misery. In Atambua and Waingapu regencies, people have had to queue for three hours in order to obtain a ration of premium gasoline.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Penile gourd wearers, affectionate hubbies and tennis fans beware
Penile gourd wearers, affectionate hubbies and tennis fans beware Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Papuan that travels to Jakarta wearing only his traditional koteka (penile gourd), or a husband that kisses his wife goodbye at a bus stop could one day be sent to prison as such actions would be considered pornography and thus a violation of a controversial bill proposed by the government.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Confronting Australian smugness
Confronting Australian smugness C Duncan Graham, Perth When fundamentalist terrorists started their bombing campaign in Indonesia we all struggled for answers. How could anyone hate so much that they'd want to kill people they'd never met? U.S. President George Bush said it was because they loathed the West's great lust for freedom and democracy. That may have resonated with his electorate but for Australians it sounded a bit overblown.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. helps train RI police
U.S. helps train RI police MEDAN, North Sumatra: The U.S. Department of Justice will help train some 1,000 Indonesian police who will be stationed in the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. The program was part of a police training program started by the department five years ago, said Jim King, a senior technical advisor to the program. The training program will start on July 18 and end on July 23. Mr.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fighting currency speculators
Fighting currency speculators Starting on Thursday foreign exchange derivative transactions against the rupiah will be limited to US$1 million, down from $3 million, and dollar purchases in outright forward transactions and swaps will also be capped at $1 million. These measures were outlined in a ruling issued by Bank Indonesia, which also imposed a three-month minimum investment hedging period on foreign exchange transactions.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
High school fees give parents headaches
High school fees give parents headaches Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Astini (not her real name), 30, left the Way Dadi state elementary school in a haste and feeling disappointed on Wednesday morning because the money she had brought to register her daughter to school turned out to be inadequate. She had only brought with her Rp 100,000 (US$10.50), whereas the school had fixed a fee of Rp 130,000 for registration; Rp 80,000 for textbooks and Rp 50,000 for uniforms.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Japan's first EPA talks to kick off on Thursday
RI, Japan's first EPA talks to kick off on Thursday Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to an agreement inked between Japan and Indonesia during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's visit to Tokyo in June, senior officials from the two Asian nations will initiate the first round of free trade talks here on Thursday.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Travelers save fuel by hitching a ride
Travelers save fuel by hitching a ride Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mochtar, 35, slows down his Toyota Kijang van at the entrance of the Jakarta-Tangerang toll road in Tomang, West Jakarta. Around a dozen people standing by the roadside suddenly swarm his car and squeeze into the vehicle. In less than one minute, nine people have already taken their seats in the car and Mochtar steps on the accelerator and drives off to Tangerang, Banten.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Big gambling dens left untouched by police Page 2
*Big gambling dens left untouched by police Page 2 *House speaker defends spending on overseas trips Page 4 *Surabaya: A city of heroes turns into a city of gamblers Page 5 *Governance reform vital for developing agriculture Page 6 *Travelers save fuel by hitching a ride Page 8 *Korea, China win Asia badminton Junior titles Page 10 *Thousands of protesters urge Arroyo to quit Page 11 *EC issues guidebook to RI investment Page 13 *Turning the tables after abandonment Page 20
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Deadlock looms in Aceh peace talks: Widodo
Deadlock looms in Aceh peace talks: Widodo Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ongoing peace talks between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Finland may end in deadlock with Jakarta refusing the rebels' demand for the establishment of local political parties and self government.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Korea, China win Asia junior badminton titles
Korea, China win Asia junior badminton titles Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korea took home the boys' team title while China romped to the girls' team crown in the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship, held at Senayan Indoor Stadium in Central Jakarta. Asia's two powerhouses in the sport were expected to take the top honors, although the Korean boys caused a minor upset with their 3-1 win over China.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/TOMMY
JP/2/TOMMY Tommy to regularly visit doctor in Jakarta The Jakarta Post Jakarta Former strongman Soeharto's favorite son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra has been treated at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital in Central Jakarta for a tumor in the cranial cavity, his lawyer said on Wednesday. Tommy is serving a 10-year sentence in a Nusakambangan island prison in Cilacap regency, Central Java, for masterminding the murder of a Supreme Court judge.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pass 'Bahasa' test, or no job for foreigners
Pass 'Bahasa' test, or no job for foreigners Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Starting next year, the government will require all foreign workers to pass an Indonesian language proficiency test in order to obtain work permits.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
City to let subdistricts manage their own waste
City to let subdistricts manage their own waste Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To reduce the burden of handling over than 6,000 tons of daily waste, the City Sanitation Agency said on Wednesday that it would authorize subdistricts to handle their own waste management and treatment. The agency's head Rama Boedi said at City Hall that the policy emulated a system applied in some cities in South Korea and the People's Republic of China.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Komatsu's sales rise 36% in 2005
Komatsu's sales rise 36% in 2005 JAKARTA: Publicly listed PT Komatsu Indonesia, a heavy- equipment unit of domestic automotive leader PT Astra International, announced that sales of its heavy equipments rose by 36.1 percent in the first six months this year against the same period of last year.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends down on corporate dollar demand
Rupiah ends down on corporate dollar demand Dow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah ended slightly lower on Wednesday on corporate dollar demand powered by high global oil prices, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 9,781, a notch up from the Tuesday close of Rp 9,780. The U.S. unit hit a high of Rp 9,785 in intraday trading. "Today was the same old story of domestic corporate (dollar) demand linked to high oil prices," a dealer at a foreign bank said.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan working with Indonesian partners
Japan working with Indonesian partners To help the people of Aceh and Nias hit by the unprecedented tsunami and earthquake, Japan has been mobilizing various forms of assistance since immediately after the disaster.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tommy hospitalized in Jakarta hospital
Tommy hospitalized in Jakarta hospital The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former strongman Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra had received treatment at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital in Central Jakarta for a blood vessel constriction, doctors said on Wednesday. Tommy is serving a 10-year sentence in a Nusakambangan island prison in Cilacap regency, Central Java, for masterminding the murder of a Supreme Court judge.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Coal firms agree to settle $123m debts
Coal firms agree to settle $123m debts Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight coal producers, which are withholding royalties totaling over US$123 million, have agreed to settle their debts this year, an official at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources says.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya: City of Heroes turns into a City of Gamblers
Surabaya: City of Heroes turns into a City of Gamblers Antara News Agency/Surabaya Inside the house in Tambak Sari area here, school children were playing coin-operated games for amusement, while a mother, who had brought along her baby, was playing for money. "Surabaya used to be known as a city of heroes, but now it is popularly known as the gambling city.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pollycarpus to go on trial soon
Pollycarpus to go on trial soon JAKARTA: The case file on alleged intelligence agent Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, charged with involvement in the murder of noted human rights campaigner Munir, will soon be forwarded to the Central Jakarta District Court, prosecutors said on Wednesday. Attorney General's Office (AGO) spokesman R.J. Soehandojo said his office was finalizing the Pollycarpus file with a view to preparing the indictment against the suspect.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
AGO, police to boost cooperation
AGO, police to boost cooperation Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to boost coordination between the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and police, newly installed National Police chief Gen. Sutanto paid a visit to Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh on Wednesday. The four-star police general said that his visit was aimed at improving the working relationship between the AGO and the police force after he was sworn in as the new police chief.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minguita Padilla
Minguita Padilla The Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila I voted for Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo not so much because I was convinced she was the best of the lot, but because of fear. I feared that a vote against her would be a vote for Fernando Poe, Jr. who, at that time, I believed to be the greater evil; not so much because of his person who history has since judged to have been a good man with a noble heart and a sincere desire to serve our country. No.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY plans to visit troubled Palestine
SBY plans to visit troubled Palestine Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to visit Palestinian territories in the near future in a move aimed at supporting the struggle of the Palestinian people for independence. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that the visit would be part of a planned visit to a number of countries in the Middle East.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Underpass expected to ease traffic
Underpass expected to ease traffic BEKASI: A two-lane underpass nearing completion in Pasir Sari, Bekasi, is expected to help ease the heavy congestion in the Cikarang industrial area, an official said on Wednesday. Toll road operator PT Jasa Marga reported that the 700-meter long underpass would be ready by the end of this year. The project is 90 percent complete with only minor problems between Jasa Marga and utility companies PT.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Official gallops his way to office
Official gallops his way to office JAKARTA: An Indonesian official, heeding a government call to conserve energy, has exchanged his car for a more ecologically- friendly means of transport -- a horse, a report said Wednesday. "I am doing this because of the presidential instruction," said G.S. Anas, who heads the administration section of the South Sulawesi Plantation Office in the provincial capital of Makassar.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Saudi Arabia jails Indonesian maid after alleged torture
Saudi Arabia jails Indonesian maid after alleged torture Agencies, Riyadh An Indonesian maid badly hurt after she was allegedly tortured by her Saudi employer has been jailed pending trial over "making false allegations", an embassy official said on late Tuesday. Nour Miyati, 25, was taken out of hospital in Riyadh on late Monday and sent to a women's jail, while her embassy was denied custody, labor attache Mohamad Sugiarto told AFP.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
How Stanvac came into being
How Stanvac came into being Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 1911, Standard Oil was dissolved, and the Standard Oil Trust was split into 34 companies, Two of these companies were Jersey Standard, which eventually became Exxon, and Socony ("Standard Oil Company of New York"), which eventually became Mobil. In the Asia-Pacific region, Jersey Standard had oil production facilities and refineries in Indonesia but no marketing network.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, July 15, 2005
TV Today: Friday, July 15, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Documentary 10:00 Music 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Koran Recital 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/RIPE
JP/20/RIPE Exploring aspects of human re-creation Boudewijn Brands Contributor/Yogyakarta In Indonesia, to become a mother is nothing that exceptional: The population increased from about 70 million at Independence to an estimated 220 million inhabitants now. When we look for marriage partners we usually look -- except for sex -- for familiarities. A partner from the same race, and the same social, intellectual and family background.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'If I look confident and brave, everything will be alright'
'If I look confident and brave, everything will be alright' A taxi passenger reported to the police last week she had been robbed by a group of three men inside a taxi that looked like one owned by a reputable taxi company. The news has renewed concerns over safety for taxi passengers. The Jakarta Post asked residents what precautions they took when in a taxi. Floureno Milla, 25, is an entrepreneur who lives in Bekasi.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors ask for recognition
Street vendors ask for recognition JAKARTA: At least 200 street vendors staged protest on Wednesday outside City Hall and the Vice Presidential office, demanding that the government recognize them as micro entrepreneurs and to stop evicting them from the streets. "We could not meet with either Governor Sutiyoso or Vice President Jusuf Kalla. We just met with officials from the city's public order agency who insist that our presence (on the streets) was against the law," said the group's head M.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Higher oil prices pose big threat: KPEN
Higher oil prices pose big threat: KPEN Rendi A. Witular and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is putting its hard-gained fiscal stability, and in turn the economy, at risk if it insists on staying with the massive fuel subsidy, according to the influential National Economic Recovery Committee (KPEN).
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regental councillors demand additional salary
Regental councillors demand additional salary The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regental legislative councils (DPRDs) from around the country are demanding an extra month's salary for their members after the government approved a similar request from their counterparts at the national level.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Agung defends controversial budget for overseas travel
Agung defends controversial budget for overseas travel The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono defended on Wednesday plans to jack up state budget allocations next year for financing overseas travel for lawmakers, despite the current weak financial state of the government and mounting criticism over the effectiveness of such trips. He was quick to add, however, that there would be a more selective process for trips and comparative studies overseas in the future.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPK appeals against Puteh's verdict
KPK appeals against Puteh's verdict JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has filed an appeal with the Supreme Court against the Anticorruption Court for acquitting suspended Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh of the primary charge of embezzlement against him. Puteh was sentenced by the Anticorruption Court last April to 10 years' imprisonment and fined Rp 500 million. The court found him guilty of the primary charge of embezzlement.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Night-shift workers complain over cutbacks in TV hours
Night-shift workers complain over cutbacks in TV hours Yuli Tri Suwarni and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Medan The recent government directive requiring TV stations to close between 1 a.m and 5 a.m, except for soccer games and Ramadhan programs, has drawn complaints from a number of quarters, particularly night-shift workers. Sutrisno, 46, a railway-crossing guard in Bandung said that the ruling had adversely affected his routine. "TV has been my friend for years.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Suspect -- 4x10
1. Suspect -- 4x10 Police hunt mastermind of London bombings 2. Aceh ----- 1x36 Deadlock looms in Aceh peace talks: Widodo 3. BKPM ---- 1x50 Investment approvals up, boosting hopes of confidence revival 4. Death ---- 1x36 WHO, govt probe deaths of man, daughter
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
WHO, govt probe deaths of man, daughter
WHO, govt probe deaths of man, daughter Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The World Health Organization and the Ministry of Health have launched an investigation into the deaths of a father and his daughter from respiratory problems following media reports that the two died from bird flu.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
G-33 emphasizes 'D' in DDA
G-33 emphasizes 'D' in DDA The Group of 33 Developing Countries has urged the participants of a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Dalian, China, to come up with fair modalities that reflect the Doha mandate for development in formulating the so-termed "July First Approximation". The Ministry of Trade said in a statement on Thursday that the G-33 expected the modalities to lead to a fair treaty to be agreed upon in the coming WTO Ministerial Meeting in Hong Kong in December.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indian scholarship for Bali students
Indian scholarship for Bali students The Indian Cultural Centre-Bali (ICC) has awarded three Balinese students with a two-year scholarship at leading Indian universities. Ni Nyoman Suryawati from Denpasar received a scholarship for a masters program at the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages in Hyderabad, while Wiwik Dharmiasih, also from Denpasar, will pursue a masters degree in international relations at the respected Jawaharlal Nehru University in New Delhi.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 14, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 14, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * The New Video and The New Paintings by Filippo Sciascia, at at Gaya Gallery Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252 or 979253, www.filipposciascia.it), from July 16 to Aug. 16. Opening ceremony on July 16, at 7 p.m. * Sculpture Dua Titik-titik Api, at Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 47, Sanur, until Aug.
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Business buzzing again in battered Bali
Business buzzing again in battered Bali Tomi Soetjipto, Reuters/Bali Sun-bathing topless on Bali's famed Kuta beach, Joanna Lee seems unfazed by the sight of giggling Indonesian tourist policemen buzzing by on a golf cart. "We're happy that tourism in Bali is back because our job is more fun now," says police officer I Wayan Karna, laughing and joking with a colleague about sun-loving travellers.
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Students beat up senior college figures
Students beat up senior college figures Antara News Agency/Surabaya Two members of the Adhi Tama Institute of Technology (ITATS)'s rector's council under the leadership of IK Shandi (former foundation chairman), Kristiawan MM (head of the council) and I Putu Sutisna (council member and son of IK Shandi), were beaten up by hundreds of students on Wednesday. The students also attacked former security chief Made (a serving member of the Marines), and a lecturer, Indiono, at about 10 a.m.
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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.
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What happened to Japanese tsunami aid?
What happened to Japanese tsunami aid? After the tsunami hit Aceh and several other parts of Asia, almost all countries in the world vied to show deep sympathy for the victims by sending relief workers and various types of aid.
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Volcom holds teen surfing competition
Volcom holds teen surfing competition Leading sportswear manufacturer Volcom will hold the final round of its 2004-2005 Totally Crustaceous Tour teenage surfing championship on Sunday, July 17, at Kuta beach. Around 60 young surfers will compete in the championship's three divisions of under-14, under-18 and Pro-Am.
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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.
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Residents protest over fuel scarcity
Residents protest over fuel scarcity BATAM, Riau Islands: Hundreds of people have staged a protest in front of state oil and gas company PT Pertamina's Batam office, demanding that the company do something about the scarcity kerosene in the area. Aqrilullah, 46, one of the protesters living in Batu Ampar district here, said that the kerosene scarcity started two months ago, causing disruption to residents who need it for cooking and lighting.
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Big gambling centers left untouched
Big gambling centers left untouched Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Raids on gambling dens have started in the capital, but the public at large complained Wednesday that police were only targeting small-time gamblers. Ara, 37, a resident of Kota Bambu Utara, West Jakarta, said police raided two small gambling dens in the neighborhood, but turned a blind eye to gambling dens in buildings in their area. "There are many other bigger gambling places in this area.
Thu, 14 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.
Thu, 14 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
American, Indonesian businesses enjoy long-standing relations
American, Indonesian businesses enjoy long-standing relations 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.
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Police to protect poorly lit neighborhoods
Police to protect poorly lit neighborhoods Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police will deploy more patrol officers in neighborhoods affected by the Jakarta administration's energy-saving measures. Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani said on Tuesday that he would first consult with Sutiyoso's administration in order to identify exact areas that need more security attention, especially after the city ordered street lights switched off after 10 p.m.
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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.
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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.
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Higher AC setting saves energy
Higher AC setting saves energy Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Building managements here have been told to save energy by setting their air conditioners at 25 degrees Celsius, rather than the usual 16 to 18 degrees. The question is, what difference does it make? An expert in air conditioners told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that increasing a room's temperature from the normal temperature maintained by an air conditioner did indeed conserve energy.
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KAI to face lawsuit over train crash
KAI to face lawsuit over train crash JAKARTA: The Legal Aid Institute for Consumers and Public Services (LBH-KLP) plans to sue state-owned railway firm PT KAI over the June 30 train crash that killed five passengers in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta.