Archive: 16 July 2005
91 articles found
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
How education can create a spirit of pluralism
How education can create a spirit of pluralism Alpha Amirrachman, Jakarta After a pause of superficial tranquility, the shocking string of attacks that rocked the country recently is evidence enough our society has not been able to fully escape from a culture of violence and division. Suspicion, hatred, and prejudice, it seems, still run deep in many communities, exploding with the spark created by a provocateur. Who is to blame?
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
More suspects detained in BNI case
More suspects detained in BNI case Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police said on Friday they had detained two more suspects in the 2002 embezzlement of Rp 1.7 trillion (US$182 million) from Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI). Yoke Yola Sigar and Dicky Iskandardinata, both charged with money laundering, were arrested on Thursday night in Jakarta, and were being intensively grilled at the National Police headquarters.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Election fraud found in Aru
Election fraud found in Aru AMBON, Maluku: An Aru Islands election-monitoring group claims it has found irregularities during the recent local election held on June 23. Among the findings, were that the names of some dead people and babies had been listed as eligible voters, said chief of the watchdog group established by the Aru Islands regental council, Musa Buce.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Consortium favors Siemens technology for MRT project
Consortium favors Siemens technology for MRT project Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The new consortium for the construction of the delayed mass rapid transit (MRT) project in the capital, Monorail Indonesia, has signed a memorandum of understanding over the use of German Siemens technology. The signing ceremony was held on July 7 with little fanfare.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Correction:
Correction: In an article titled Inco given a month to decide on royalty payments published on July 15, we mistakenly stated that Inco's royalty was 0.015 percent per kilogram of nickel. It should have read US$0.015 per kilogram of nickel. -- Editor
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt offers local parties for Aceh
Govt offers local parties for Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Talks between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group appeared to be back on track on Friday, after negotiators reportedly overcame a deadlock over the rebels' future political role. "Discussions have now taken a positive turn, and we're getting very close at this moment," Damian Kingsbury, an Australian academic who is part of the Acehnese delegation at the talks was quoted by AP as saying.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 15
Rupiah Rates July 15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,745.90 6,991.81 7,407.07 7,330.51 Brunei dollar 1 6,103.48 5,508.22 5,836.49 5,775.06 Canadian dollar 1 8,527.71 7,696.12 8,154.67 8,068.94 Swiss franc 1 8,002.79 7,223.21 7,652.72 7,573.12 Danish krone 1 1,671.94 1,509.04 1,598.80 1,582.14 Euro 1 12,469.95 11,256.72 11,924.46 11,802.03 Poundsterling 1 18,130.14 16,367.91 17,337.05 17,160.81 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,325.98 1,197.29 1,267.97 1,255.29...
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
AFC concerned by RI fan's death
AFC concerned by RI fan's death KUALA LUMPUR: Asian soccer's governing body has condemned Indonesian officials for allowing overcrowding at a stadium during a match, leading to the death of a young fan. The 17-year old youth was trampled to death when more than 80,000 fans tried to force their way into the soccer stadium in Jakarta to watch a local league match in Malang, East Java, on Wednesday, Indonesian soccer officials said. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
New lease on life sought for graveyard
New lease on life sought for graveyard The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's certainly a graveyard but is it a museum or a monument? Could it, perhaps, be a memorial park? Whatever name you give it, experts have agreed that Museum Taman Prasasti (Museum of Inscriptions), one of Jakarta's heritage sites, needs an urgent facelift to preserve its cultural value.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta councillors in talks to legalize gambling
Jakarta councillors in talks to legalize gambling Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite the tough measures being taken by police against gambling rackets in the capital, a team at the Jakarta City Council is still seeking a way to make gambling enterprises legal in restricted areas. Council deputy speaker Ilal Ferhard revealed on Friday that the team, which was established in mid-June, was tasked to help the National Police in their nationwide drive to eradicate gambling.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI regrets Rice's decision to skip security forum
RI regrets Rice's decision to skip security forum Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian government expressed regret that U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's would not be present at the ASEAN meeting and Asia Regional Forum at the end of July. However, the government asserted that it would not bow to pressure from countries like the U.S. to push for reform in Myanmar, as the latter was free to decide its own affairs, said foreign ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin assumes emergency powers over Muslim south
Thaksin assumes emergency powers over Muslim south Nopporn Wong-Anan, Reuters/Bangkok Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra assumed emergency powers on Friday after about 60 militants launched a dramatic attack on a town in the largely Muslim far south. The powers, approved at an emergency cabinet meeting after two policemen were killed and 23 people wounded in Thursday night's attack on Yala, allow him to order phone taps, censor news reports and detain suspects without charge.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Be good; God is on television
Be good; God is on television M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Tune in to virtually any local TV station during prime time these days and God-believing folk will find that the Supreme Being as they know Him has turned into a malevolent entity.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Roxy overpass to be built
Roxy overpass to be built JAKARTA: The Jakarta Transportation Agency has advised motorists to avoid Jl. Hasyim Ashari in Central Jakarta starting on Saturday since the traffic along the road will be obstructed following the beginning of the construction of Roxy overpass. "The construction of the overpass will narrow the road.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPK urges reform in bureaucracy
KPK urges reform in bureaucracy Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) urged the government on Friday to speed up the reform drive in the country's bureaucracy to stop civil servants from charging illegal fees. In a meeting with Vice President Jusuf Kalla, KPK chairman Taufiequrrahman Ruki and KPK senior member Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas made several recommendations on ways in which the government could reform the bureaucracy.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
More corpses found after shipwreck
More corpses found after shipwreck Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Five more victims from a shipping accident in Merauke, Papua province were found on Thursday, bringing the total number of bodies discovered to 16. Head of the operations division at Merauke regental police, Comr. Aifkan, said that almost all bodies could not be identified as they had already started to decompose.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
City keeps vendors away from Senen
City keeps vendors away from Senen JAKARTA: Joint personnel from the Central Jakarta Public Order Office and Central Jakarta Police Precinct were deployed around Senen overpass to prevent evicted street vendors from returning to the location to resume business. Dozens of public order officers and police using at least 13 vans were seen standing along the east side of Jl. Raya Senen, while dozens of street vendors looked on at a distance.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Tommy (4x12)
1. Tommy (4x12) Tommy gets monthly care in Jakarta for eye tumor or Tommy gets treated in Jakarta once a month 2. KPK (1x32) KPK urges reform in bureaucracy 3. BBM (1x36) Dozens arrested over fuel smuggling 4. DPR (1x27) House factions OK wage hike
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
CNOOC seeks Unocal support, may raise bid to $19 billion
CNOOC seeks Unocal support, may raise bid to $19 billion Bloomberg, Hong Kong Cnooc Ltd., China's third-largest oil producer, may raise its US$18.5 billion bid for Unocal Corp. by as much as 3 percent amid increasing opposition from U.S. lawmakers, people familiar with the plan said. The Chinese state-controlled company may offer $19 billion in cash, or $69 a share, to counter Chevron Corp.'s cash-and- stock plan, said the people, who asked to not be identified. Chevron's agreement is worth $16.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reporters on gambling bosses payroll
Reporters on gambling bosses payroll Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The cell phone rings for the umpteenth time, but Rizal Hasan, an editor at the Suara Indonesia daily, refuses to answer it. Finally, he switches it off. "I don't want to answer the phone because I know it's connected to the report published by Suara Indonesia on gambling activities in Surabaya," he told The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam, HK have confident consumers
Vietnam, HK have confident consumers HONG KONG: People in Vietnam and Hong Kong are the most upbeat about their economic prospects in the Asia-Pacific region while Filipinos are the gloomiest, a survey published on Friday found. Vietnam scored 92.1 out of 100 in the quarterly consumer confidence index by MasterCard International, up from 90.8 in the previous quarter, followed by Hong Kong with a score of 85.5.
Sat, 16 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.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami aid for Aceh flowing smoothly: UN
Tsunami aid for Aceh flowing smoothly: UN Reuters, Jakarta The United Nations said on Friday international aid was flowing smoothly to tsunami-hit areas of Aceh, denying reports of large numbers of containers languishing on Indonesian wharfs. Michael Whiting of the UN Joint Logistics Centre in Aceh, on the northern tip of Sumatra island, said early blockages were largely due to the inexperience of many non-government aid groups that flocked to the region after the Dec. 26 disaster.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI to remain open to expats: Official
RI to remain open to expats: Official Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite the new language proficiency test requirement, expatriates working in Indonesia should not fear of loosing their jobs because Indonesia will remain open to foreign workers and students, says a government official. The chairman of the National Commission for Standardization of Professions (BNSP), Mudjiman, said he was surprised at the overwhelming reaction from foreign workers to the new labor policy.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Energy saving
Energy saving and intimacy From Koran Tempo The government's appeal for people to save energy to overcome the present fuel crisis will be supported by the public, as long as government officials set a good example. But there is one thing that could pose a problem in the future. With the limitation on TV broadcast hours starting July 12, people can no longer enjoy cheap entertainment from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. They will have to seek alternative forms of entertainment, including "intimacy".
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two locals into Asian junior girls' last 16
Two locals into Asian junior girls' last 16 Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Two local junior girls reached the quarterfinals of the eighth Asian Junior Badminton Championship here, but Indonesia's two mixed doubles pairs went down at the same stage. Bellaetrix Mannuputty defeated Stephanie Sugumaran of Malaysia 11-8, 11-4 and Rosaria Pungkasari sent home Ooi Swee Wenn of Malaysia 7-11, 11-2, 11-6 to advance in the under-19 tournament.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gaining popularity a tough task for would-be governors
Gaining popularity a tough task for would-be governors Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Manokwari A mother in her 30s jostled in the crowd, trying to get to the front. While she was scrambling to the front, she asked her colleague: "Where is Yorris?" Her colleague, also a mother in her 30s, pointed at governor hopeful Yorris Raweyai standing on a stage erected at Krida Tama field, Manokwari, West Irian Jaya province. "Ooh, I see. It is my first time to see him," said the first mother.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flood hits main thoroughfares in Jakarta
Flood hits main thoroughfares in Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heavy, continuous rain on Friday has inundated some of the city's main thoroughfares and caused severe traffic congestion until late in the evening. "The bumper-to-bumper traffic jams in the Cikini area (Menteng, Central Jakarta) have been going on since 5 p.m.," said Alberto Londa who was still trying to pass through the area at 9 p.m.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police hold internal gambling probe
Police hold internal gambling probe Fadli and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Batam/Medan Police forces in the provinces have vowed to clean up their acts on Friday as the war against gambling intensifies. Being aware that certain police personnel were corrupt, Riau Islands and Jambi regional police chiefs pledged that they would take stern measures against police personnel found to be involved in gambling.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
House factions OK wage hike
House factions OK wage hike Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta All 10 factions at the House of Representatives have unanimously supported the proposal to raise their take-home pay despite the over-stretched state budget and strong public criticism. Friday's endorsement came despite some factions earlier vowing to oppose the proposal.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
KPK indicts KPU official
KPK indicts KPU official JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) indicted on Friday Hamdani Amin, head of the General Elections Commission's (KPU) finance division, over a graft case. After prosecutors from the KPK filed the indictment the Central Jakarta District Court, which supervises the Anticorruption Court, announced a panel of judges to hear the case.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Death sentence for servants
Death sentence for servants From Republika An Indonesian migrant worker, Rohana, could face the death penalty for allegedly killing her employer in Singapore, according to a report on July 4. In March 2004, two other domestic servants, Juminem and Siti Aminah, were also charged with murder in that country. There are other such cases involving Indonesian women working abroad.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. FLU: 2 X 20
1. FLU: 2 X 20 Govt suspects bird flu killed man, 2 girls 2. GAM: 2 X 18 Govt offers local parties for Aceh 3. BAHASA: 2 X 20 RI to remain open to expats: Official 4. GAMBLING: 1 X 28 Police hold internal gambling probe 5. CUTLINE: 1 x 36 Flood hits main thoroughfares in Jakarta
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Parents, children flock to malls for school gear
Parents, children flock to malls for school gear BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: With the new school year only a few weeks away, parents and children have begun flooding shopping malls here in search of books and school uniforms. Rachmah, a parent, said she had to spend about Rp 500,000 a child to buy books, new school uniforms and shoes. The resident of North Banjarmasin has two children, both at elementary school. -- Antara
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt suspects bird flu killed man, two girls
Govt suspects bird flu killed man, two girls Agencies, Jakarta The Ministry of Health said on Friday that bird flu may have caused the recent deaths of a man and his two daughters in Tangerang, Banten. And, the absence of a link between the three victims and diseased poultry has raised concern of possible human-to-human transmission.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
World told to keep momemtum for tsunami recovery
World told to keep momemtum for tsunami recovery Agence France-Presse, United Nations Former U.S. president Bill Clinton, the UN special envoy for tsunami relief, urged the world on Thursday (Friday morning in Jakarta) to maintain the momentum for recovery in South Asian countries devastated by the deadly earthquake and tsunami last December. "We need to keep up the momentum now, to tackle the difficult, longer term recovery phase," he told the UN Economic and Social Council here.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
War against corruption
War against corruption The Jakarta Post published on July 8 an interesting article Fighting graft, Susilo needs to fight against the odd. The writer seems unsure whether our President will succeed in fighting graft after many other post-Soeharto era presidents have failed. Despite being a predominantly Muslim country, Indonesia is constantly ranked as one of the most corrupt nations in the world. The President said this in front of 20,000 Muhammadiyah members: "Islam is not wrong.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
The lesser of two evils?
The lesser of two evils? The use of words in the ongoing discussions between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government is exactly that. Everybody knows that trust is non-existent between the Acehnese and Jakarta -- and with good reason. That said, the problem still exists that self-government will not guarantee democracy or an openness that will take on board the wishes of ordinary people.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
MAS pushes passenger growth in Indonesia
MAS pushes passenger growth in Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eyeing higher revenues from Indonesians, Malaysia Airlines System (MAS) is intensifying its promotion and advertising here by, among others, organizing a travel fair in September that would provide numerous discounted travel packages. The fair will be taking place at the Jakarta Convention Center from Sept. 23 to Sept.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Development, mental models and corruption
Development, mental models and corruption Awan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro and Indriyanto Seno Adji Jakarta Among its neighbors in Southeast Asia, Indonesia was among the first to espouse a growth-oriented development strategy initially introduced in Western economies. Almost 40 years since its inception in this country, this market-led development approach has not yet brought the optimal results as have been delivered in such Western developed countries as the U.S.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Manado District Court to start Newmont alleged pollution trial
Manado District Court to start Newmont alleged pollution trial A pollution trial against an Indonesian unit of US mining giant Newmont and its top executive will start on August 5, a court official said on Thursday. State prosecutors this week filed charges against Newmont's Indonesian subsidiary Newmont Minahasa Raya and its American president director Richard Ness, accusing them of dumping toxic waste into a North Sulawesi bay.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Police can't wipe out gambling alone'
'Police can't wipe out gambling alone' Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A criminologist urged the public and officials to help the police in their efforts to crack down on gambling rackets in Jakarta, asserting that the police alone could not accomplish the task. Adrianus Meliala from the University of Indonesia said on Friday that eradicating gambling could not be done over night as it was a multi-faceted problem that was linked to political, social and economic issues.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/DEFEND
JP/18/DEFEND Defend your mail from spam Arnawa Widagda, Contributor, Jakarta Today, junk mail comes in two varieties -- the hard-copy advertising rubbish and the more insidious on-line variety otherwise known as spam. And getting rid of spam is not as simple as posting a "no junk mail" message on your letter box. Spammers are cunning creatures and if they get your email address you will soon find yourself buried under a deluge of unwanted emails.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Awan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro
Awan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro and Indriyanto Seno Adji Jakarta 2. Benyam -- Farmers are being pushed away from arable land 1 x 30 Farmers pushed off arable land Benyamin Lakitan Jakarta
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ford Foundation trying to build up philanthropic sector
Ford Foundation trying to build up philanthropic sector After working for the Ford Foundation here for nearly 31 years, Suzanne Siskel will return to the United States soon. She shared her experience with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba in witnessing the country's journey and the result of the foundation's scholarship programs for students to study abroad and other programs. Many of them later played key roles in the country's development. The following are some excerpts of the conversation.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Working for multicultural America
Working for multicultural America Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Having grown up as an Asian-American in the United States, Professor Evelyn Hu-deHart is now a seasoned American citizen in the area of discrimination. During her early years as a Chinese immigrant in the U.S. in the 1950s, her parents once were denied the right to rent an apartment because some of the other owners did not want yellow- skinned people around.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Water crisis plagues NTT
Water crisis plagues NTT KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) residents have begun feel the bite of a water crisis. On Thursday, thousands of residents in South Central Timor, Kupang, Alor and North Flores regencies began to face difficulties in getting water. Due to a lack of water, some residents have to walk several kilometers for water and crops were being threatened.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government disburses Aceh refugee funds
Government disburses Aceh refugee funds BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Until July this year, the government has distributed meal allowances worth Rp 145.337 billion (US$15.1 million) for displaced persons in Aceh in the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami disaster here in December last year. The allowances have been distributed since March for tsunami victims in 20 regencies and municipalities across Aceh, said Hanif Asmara, chief of the Aceh social welfare office.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living
~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living Jakarta apartment market upbeat under the shadow of oversupply By Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Indonesian apartment market is expected to remain strong as apartment is still seen as a more profitable investment compared to the currently low bank deposit rate but the shadow of oversupply or imbalance between demand and supply persists. Data from property consultants and analysts show a jump in the annual supply of apartment units launched in the market.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
City establishes drug task forces
City establishes drug task forces The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has established task forces in 10 districts in the capital to fight drugs. Jakarta Provincial Narcotics Body chairman Fauzi Bowo said on Friday the head of the districts in question would serve as the chairs of the task forces, while police subprecinct chiefs would act as their deputies.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indo-U.S. relations headed for a grand transformation?
Indo-U.S. relations headed for a grand transformation? Ashley J. Tellis Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington The forthcoming visit of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States will provide an opportunity to test the vitality of the U.S.-Indian relationship. In particular, it will confirm whether the new U.S.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pilots here must beware of many natural hazards
Pilots here must beware of many natural hazards Slobodoan Lekic, Associated Press/Sunda Straits A wisp of vapor floats innocuously above a small island. Is it an ordinary cloud? Or is it the engine-choking ash that sometimes rises from the volcano smoldering below? An approaching pilot has to make a quick decision -- a mistake could send the plane spiraling into the Sunda Straits between Sumatra and Java.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tommy gets treated in Jakarta once a month
Tommy gets treated in Jakarta once a month Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Nusa Kambangan In theory, the "official residence" of convicted murderer Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the son of former president Soeharto, is in the Batu penitentiary on Nusakambangan prison island.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reinvention via risk management
Reinvention via risk management David O'Brien Jakarta I read with interest David Finneren's article Assessing business performance in The Jakarta Post of July 11, 2005. The benefits of triple bottom line reporting in the developed world are still being debated with many believing it is better managed through the overall risk management of the organization. In the Indonesian context I believe there remain a few more "baby steps" to go before stretching so far.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, July 19, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, July 19, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
STT reaffirms investment commitments in Indosat
STT reaffirms investment commitments in Indosat Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd. (STT) reiterated on Friday its long-term commitment in Indonesia, vowing to continue to develop its networks here via PT Indosat, the nation's second-largest telecommunications firm, which it partly owns.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel money to be disbursed in NTT
Fuel money to be disbursed in NTT KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The central government will soon disburse funds worth Rp 229 billion (US$23.8 million) to 888 subdistricts across East Nusa Tenggara, a provincial government spokesman announced on Friday. The money, which was saved from the fuel subsidy cuts and earmarked for the poor, would be used for infrastructure development in the province, including the building of bridges, and the provision of clean water, Umbu Saga Anakaka said.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt leaves two options for solving fuel problem
Govt leaves two options for solving fuel problem Rendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the clock continues to tick and the cost of subsidizing fuel soars, exacerbated by a jump in domestic fuel consumption, the government remains undecided on which option it will take to prevent the fuel problem from disrupting the economy.
Sat, 16 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.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lampung lottery dealers face tough times
Lampung lottery dealers face tough times Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Agus, 22 (not a real name), has been in a rather somber mood for the past three days, especially upon reading the newspaper about the major crackdown on gambling being carried out by police. Agus was even more dejected after learning that togel (illegal lottery) dealers have ceased operations. Agus is not a togel dealer, but he usually places bets on it every week, even if it's just a few thousand rupiah.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Energy saving
Energy saving and intimacy From Koran Tempo The government's appeal for people to save energy to overcome the present fuel crisis will be supported by the public, as long as government officials set a good example. But there is one thing that could pose a problem in the future. With the limitation on TV broadcast hours starting July 12, people can no longer enjoy cheap entertainment from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. They will have to seek alternative forms of entertainment, including "intimacy".
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dozens arrested over fuel smuggling
Dozens arrested over fuel smuggling Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Police announced on Friday they had discovered fuel smuggling cases in Central Java and East Nusa Tenggara during the past 30 days, with dozens of suspects arrested for the crime. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Aryanto Boedihardjo said at least 59 people were caught in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and Central Java for allegedly attempting to smuggle fuel abroad.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Star Air back in business
Star Air back in business Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After 45 days on the ground, low-cost carrier Star Air returned to the skies on Friday, while other airlines were forced to cut back their operations due to the soaring prices of aviation fuel. Star Air has also slashed its fleet to three aircraft from five, and has undergone restructuring, carrying out cost-cutting measures, including lay-offs, since it stopped operating on June 1, spokesman Wismono Nitihardjo said on Friday.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Telkom beats
Telkom beats SEC deadline JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, the nation's biggest telephone company, met the deadline to file its 2004 accounts to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday. The company, known as Telkom, earlier said it may fail to meet the July 15 deadline as it needed more time to answer the U.S. regulator's queries on past financial reports. Telkom submitted the 2004 report last month based on Indonesian standards to the commission.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Thousands of people besiege Ahmadiyah complex Page 2
*Thousands of people besiege Ahmadiyah complex Page 2 *Tommy given 'medical leave' every month Page 4 *Lampung lottery agents face tough time Page 5 *How does education create spirit of pluralism? Page 6 *Consortium favors Siemens technology for MRT project Page 8 *Big names move up to challenge Woods Page 10 *Anti-Arroyo protesters storm Philippine ministry Page 11 *RI's recovery boosts ASEAN's attractiveness: Expert Page 13 *Preparing for latest round of Harry Potter magic Page 17
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
~Apartments offer privacy, security, comfort living
~Apartments offer privacy, security, comfort living T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta Seeing a young woman returning home at midnight or at dawn, many people might frown upon her, wondering what she has done and have a negative feeling about her. The idea that a good girl should not go out at night still prevails in the country, even in a metropolitan city of Jakarta.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI's recovery boosts ASEAN's attractiveness
RI's recovery boosts ASEAN's attractiveness Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post/Kuala Lumpur Being the largest ASEAN member country, Indonesia's economic recovery would boost the attractiveness of the region as a trade partner and an investment destination, experts said here on Friday. Manu Bhaskaran, a partner at the Centennial Group Inc. of Singapore, noted that Indonesia's on-track recovery was one factor bringing back investment into Southeast Asia.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
The lesser of two evils?
The lesser of two evils? The use of words in the ongoing discussions between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government is exactly that. Everybody knows that trust is non-existent between the Acehnese and Jakarta -- and with good reason. That said, the problem still exists that self-government will not guarantee democracy or an openness that will take on board the wishes of ordinary people.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Departure tax must be cut
Departure tax must be cut From Media Indonesia At the end of 2004, the government said it was considering lowering the departure tax, but no action was ever taken. The departure tax should be cut because the air fares for some foreign destinations, especially neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore, are already very low, about Rp 600,000 for a return trip. The departure tax for such flights could be reduced, for instance, to Rp 500,000.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of people besiege Ahmadiyah complex
Thousands of people besiege Ahmadiyah complex Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Bogor Some 10,000 people from the Indonesian Muslim Solidarity group attacked on Friday afternoon the compound of the Ahmadiyah Indonesia Congregation (JAI). About 500 JAI followers were forced to leave the compound on Jl. Raya Parung in Bogor, West Java.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poso weapons come from Ambon: BIN
Poso weapons come from Ambon: BIN PALU, Central Sulawesi: Chief of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) Syamsir Siregar confirmed on Thursday that illegal weapons, currently circulating in the troubled regency of Poso, had come from a police arsenal in Ambon city, Maluku province. The weapons, assault rifles and handguns, were now in the hands of civilians throughout Poso regency, he stated.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stop white powder hoaxes: Indonesia
Stop white powder hoaxes: Indonesia The Indonesian government is getting fed up with the seemingly endless deliveries of white powder to its representative offices in Australia, and has urged local police to be "more serious" in probing the matters, a senior official has said. Marty Natalegawa, a foreign ministry spokesman, said the Indonesian embassy in Canberra received its latest package of white powder on Thursday.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Abortion clinic beyond reach of law
Abortion clinic beyond reach of law Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya After attending to a client Agung (not his real name), an employee at the office of an abortion clinic in Dukuh Kupang, Surabaya, begins checking off names on the list of reporters who regularly come to pick up hush money. The list contains about 100 names of journalists, many coming from dubious media companies, who regularly extort money from the clinic in return for not writing stories about its existence.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/Cap2
JP/4/Cap2 JP/Arief Suhardiman FUEL PROTEST: A student from the University of Indonesia Students Front (FAM UI) holds up a gasoline jerrycan while other student shout and wave banners in a protest against the current scarcity of fuel. Held at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Friday, the students demanded that the government arrest corrupt people and confiscate their assets, as well as detain businessmen who hoard and smuggle subsidized fuel out of the country.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Single identity number launched
Single identity number launched JAKARTA (JP): State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek signed an agreement on Friday with state-owned health insurance firm PT Askes and six banks to provide a single identity number facility for their customers as part of efforts to improve services.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maiden operation of new airport delayed
Maiden operation of new airport delayed PADANG, West Sumatra: The maiden operation of a new international airport in Padang, West Sumatra, which was set for Friday, has been delayed indefinitely, a senior official at the state-run airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura II, said on Friday. The delay was made on the request of the management of the airport operator, said Yohannes, the head of the operations division at PT Angkasa Pura II.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bantul hen campaign aims high
Bantul hen campaign aims high Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Bantul As proud parents beamed on as their children received their report cards on Saturday, noisy hens clucked their approval. During the event at the elementary school near Samas beach in Bantul, Yogyakarta province, students lined up to receive their report cards while their parents were each given three hens.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo to open interfaith dialog
Susilo to open interfaith dialog INDONESIA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to open the Bali Interfaith Dialog on July 21 at the International Convention Center in Nusa Dua, foreign affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa says. The two-day event is the initiative of Indonesia and the United Kingdom in their capacities as members of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM).
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
The men behind Zheng He's successful expedition
The men behind Zheng He's successful expedition Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Semarang When Zheng He sailed through Asia 600 years ago, 27,000 people were aboard his fleet of 253 ships. The crew included soldiers, sailors, doctors, weapon makers, agricultural experts, nutritionists, cooks, political observers, carpenters, poets and traders. "Through these experts, Zheng He promoted peace and friendship during.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thousands besiege Ahmadiyah complex
Thousands besiege Ahmadiyah complex Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Some 10,000 people from the Indonesian Muslim Solidarity group attacked on Friday afternoon the compound of the Ahmadiyah Indonesia Congregation (JAI). About 500 JAI followers were forced to leave the compound on Jl. Raya Parung in Bogor, West Java.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
7 RI firms re-export Chinese shrimps: EU
7 RI firms re-export Chinese shrimps: EU The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost one third of Indonesia's shrimp exports to Europe in 2003 and 2004 actually originated from China, whose shrimps were banned from the European market, an investigation by the European Commission's Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) found. The result of the inquiry stated that seven Indonesian shrimp exporters had misused the use of the Certificate of Origin (COO) document to facilitate the re-exporting of the seafood.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Danareksa turns to Lin Che Wei
Danareksa turns to Lin Che Wei Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Noted analyst Lin Che Wei, who was inaugurated on Friday as president director of PT Danareksa, has laid out plans for the firm's future, including developing the state investment firm into a "one-stop investment house." Danareksa, which has both a securities management division and a research institute among its subsidiaries, will also be dedicating itself to assisting the government in raising public funds to help finance...
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JSX down o profit taking in Indosat, Lippo
JSX down o profit taking in Indosat, Lippo Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Friday on profit-taking in Indonesian Satellite and Bank Lippo after the main index gained over the past four sessions, dealers said. "It's a fair technical correction after recent gains," said a trader with a foreign securities firm. Dealers said news of suspected bird-flu cases in the capital also added to negative sentiment.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-gov. interrogated in Rp 33b graft case
Ex-gov. interrogated in Rp 33b graft case BANDUNG: After three summonses and three no-shows, former West Java governor Nuriana turned up on Thursday at West Java Prosecutor's Office for questioning in connection to a corruption case. Nuriana was questioned as a key witness about his knowledge of or role in a Rp 33.4 billion corruption case in which some 100 former West Java provincial councillors have already been declared suspects.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Insight -- 1x40
1. Insight -- 1x40 A road toward national reconciliation 2. Euro ---- 2x24 Euro gaining more prominence, but still way behind dollar ========= Euro's importance to Indonesia 3. Thaksin -- 2x24 Thaksin assumes emergency powers over Muslim south
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living
~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living Apartment is still much on demand Debbie A. Lubis Contributor The Jakarta Post Apartment business is still a lucrative venture today as living in an apartment has become an integral part of the fast- paced modern life in the city. Also, the alleviation of security concerns along with stable political climate has given a direct impact to the business growth.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. Discourse -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) Ford Foundation trying to build up philanthropic sector 2. Munir -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24) Susilo urged to speed up probe into Munir's murder 3. Parung -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32) Thousands besiege Ahmadiyah complex 4. Council -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24) Jakarta councillors in talks to legalize gambling 5. Susul (20) - 28 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x20) Tsunami aid for Aceh flowing smoothly: UN --- 6. Photos and oddworld
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
A road toward national reconciliation
A road toward national reconciliation Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta As the world commemorated the 10th anniversary of the Srbenica massacre this month, many people in the former Yugoslavia were still trying to heal the wounds of war, restore damaged relationships and reconcile their differences. Ten years after the Bosnian war finally came to an end, the hostility and distrust that exists between Muslims and Christians is still visible.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'I always pray before getting into a taxi'
'I always pray before getting into a taxi' A woman reported to the police last week that she had been robbed by three men inside a taxi 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 taking a taxi. Lia, 30, is an employee of a property consulting firm in Central Jakarta. She lives with her husband in Ciputat, South Jakarta.
Sat, 16 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.
Sat, 16 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo urged to speed up probe into Munir's murder
Susilo urged to speed up probe into Munir's murder Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Rights activists on Friday urged the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to speed up the investigation into the murder of the country's top rights campaigner Munir. The call came after a special team tasked to assist the police in the investigation submitted its report on the case to the President at the end of its tenure three weeks ago.