Archive: 18 July 2005
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Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus. Siti said last Friday her office had sent specimens to a Hong Kong laboratory to determine whether the deaths of a father and his two daughters were due to the virus.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Fair closed with fireworks
Jakarta Fair closed with fireworks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fireworks have marked the end of the month-long Jakarta Fair on Sunday, and giving way to another fair scheduled to open on Monday. "We prefer to call the closing night a transition night, because we will now open the Indonesian Fair that will last until Aug. 20," Jakarta Fair 2005 committee chairwoman Hartati Murdaya said in a written release.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1 x 37
1 x 37 SBY wants swift bird flu investigation JP/4/crash 3 x 18 Two killed, seven missing as car plunges into lake JP/4/Munir 2 x 26 Pollycarpus may rat on key men in Munir murder JP/4/PKI 1 x 33 Ex-PKI detainees forever scarred
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Development strategy, mental models and graft
Development strategy, mental models and graft 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, GAM clinch peace deal
RI, GAM clinch peace deal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Helsinki The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) looks set to be allowed to form a political party as part of a peace accord agreed on Sunday between it and the government to end 30 years of separatist fighting in Aceh. The two sides reached a preliminary peace deal in Finland on Sunday, which they will formalize in a memorandum of understanding on Aug. 15. The two sides have vowed there will be "no substantive changes" to the agreed draft.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Customers irate over Kabelvision fiasco
Customers irate over Kabelvision fiasco JAKARTA: The decision made by pay-cable TV provider Kabelvision to acquiesce to the government's energy conservation recommendations by cutting its broadcasting hours has been met with widespread criticism from its paying customers. Most customers accused the company of using it as an opportunity to skim extra profits by lowering the cost of production, without lowering the monthly fee that everybody must pay.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reinventing RI companies risk management
Reinventing RI companies 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
New Harry Potter flies off shelves in Jakarta
New Harry Potter flies off shelves in Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta He did not actually disappear into a puff of smoke but the Harry Potter look-alike made a huge impression on Sam, 5, at the launching on Saturday of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at QB bookshop, Pondok Indah. "Cool...," the little boy said. The latest in the series written by J.K Rowling was flying off the shelves in Jakarta bookstores with more than 800 copies sold in less than a day.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pontianak turns off the lights
Pontianak turns off the lights PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: As part of the nationwide energy saving drive, the Pontianak city government has instructed that all advertising lights on the street had to be turned off at midnight. The municipal government would also replace standard street lights with energy saving lights, said Pontianak Mayor Buchary Abdurrahman. The city government embarked on the energy saving measures after presidential decree No.
Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri probe to proceed: Kalla
Bank Mandiri probe to proceed: Kalla JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla dismissed speculation the investigation into alleged graft at Bank Mandiri has stalled. "Authorities are currently looking (for additional) evidence," he said on Saturday. The Attorney General's Office has detained three former top officers at the state bank, including former president E.C.W. Neloe, former vice president I Wayan Pugeg and former director M. Sholeh Tasripan.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan donates money to Rempoa people
Taiwan donates money to Rempoa people JAKARTA: Taiwan has donated US$54,500 to the people of Taman Rempoa Indah housing complex in Tangerang, Banten, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Jakarta said. Taiwan's economic and trade representative to Indonesia David Y.L. Lin, on behalf of the Taiwan District of Kiwanis International, handed over the money to the Taman Rempoa Indah development agency chief Fuadi Rasyid.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
State 'must stay away from religious debate'
State 'must stay away from religious debate' The government has been pressed by religious leaders and scholars to take a clear stance on religious fanaticism. The Jakarta Post's Hera Diani talked with Abdul Kader Tayob, a professor of Islamic studies from the University of Nijmegen's International Institute for the Study of Islam in the Netherlands. The following are excerpts from the interview. Question: What are your observations of the contemporary Muslim movement in Indonesia?
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Action urged to restore MAS image
Action urged to restore MAS image KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's prime minister has called for immediate action to restore the image of the national carrier Malaysia Airlines following allegations of illegal practices committed by former senior executives, a news report said on Sunday. Abdullah Ahmad Badawi was responding to a police complaint made in May by a director of Malaysian Airline System Bhd. about suspected irregularities in the awarding of a cargo project.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/ZHENG
JP/5/ZHENG The men behind Zheng He's successful voyage 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus. Siti said last Friday her office had sent specimens to a Hong Kong laboratory to determine whether the deaths of a father and his two daughters were due to the virus.
Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Energy saving and intimacy
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".
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
China, ASEAN to begin FTA despite business anxieties
China, ASEAN to begin FTA despite business anxieties Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Starting on July 20, Indonesia and five other members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) begin the journey of entering a free trade agreement (FTA) with China -- creating a massive single market of approximately 1.8 billion people.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Boy witnesses mother's murder
Boy witnesses mother's murder Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A man almost got away with murdering his wife, except his son witnessed the brutal scene and told neighbors the horrifying details of what he saw. The family tragedy played out in a small house in Kampong Rawajati, Kosambi district, Tangerang regency, where Soleh, 40, lived with his wife, Tuminah, 35, and their nine-year-old son.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
*China, ASEAN to begin FTA this week Page 2
*China, ASEAN to begin FTA this week Page 2 *SBY wants swift bird flu investigation Page 4 *Gambling remains rife in West Java Page 5 *Development strategy, mental model and graft Page 6 *Transportation needs quick reform: Experts Page 8 *Hamas leader killed as Sharon gives military free hand Page 10 *Government efforts to cut vehicle fuel use criticized Page 13 *First step toward software independence Page 18 *Sprinter John makes up for lost time Page 21
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Apartments offer privacy, security, comfort
Apartments offer privacy, security, comfort 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 been doing. The idea that a good girl should not go out at night still prevails in the country, even in a metropolitan city like Jakarta. That's why Tisa TS, 27, is happy to know that her neighbors do not make a fuss about her activities late at night or in the wee hours.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
China defeats RI 4-1
China defeats RI 4-1 Agencies, Beijing Yu Xinyuan beat Suwandi in the reverse singles on Sunday to lift China to a 4-1 win over Indonesia in their Davis Cup Asia- Oceania Group I playoff. Yu won the three-set dead rubber 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Tianjin Tennis Center in the eastern Chinese city of Tianjin. His teammate Lu Hao forfeited his singles match against Prima Simpatiaji because of injury.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-PKI detainees forever scarred
Ex-PKI detainees forever scarred Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda Nearly forty years after his arrest, Ismary Musran, 74, remains confounded by how his family's once tranquil life in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, was forever altered by bloody incidents that transpired 1,243 kilometers away on the night of Sept. 30, 1965.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Atma Jaya to hold seminar on Portugal
Atma Jaya to hold seminar on Portugal JAKARTA: Privately-owned Atma Jaya University's school of business administration will host an international seminar in Jakarta on the relations between Indonesia and Portugal this week, the school's dean Agung Nugroho said. The seminar titled "Dynamic Relationship: Past, Present and Future" will be held on Wednesday at the university. The half-day seminar will feature Prof.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. GAM: 1 X 36
1. GAM: 1 X 36 RI, GAM to sign peace deal in Helsinki 2. AHMADIYAH: 3 X 15 Govt condemns group's attack on Ahmadiyah complex 3. WEATHER: 1 X 30 More rain ahead in Jakarta: Experts 4. GOLF: 1 X 20 to be sent later by sport
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. looks for Thai trade deal by 2006
U.S. looks for Thai trade deal by 2006 WASHINGTON: The United States said it hopes to wrap up a free- trade pact with Thailand early next year after the two nations on Friday finished their latest round of talks. No breakthrough was signaled by the U.S. Trade Representative office at the conclusion of the fourth round of negotiations in the U.S. state of Montana. But it said: "The United States government is pleased with the progress that was made and hopes to conclude the FTA in early 2006.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sprinter John making up for lost time
Sprinter John making up for lost time Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some wrote off sprinter John Herman Muray, who turned 27 on June 1, as an also-ran when it came to international competition. The Papuan, who only took up running six years ago, is letting his legs do the talking to silence the doubters.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia defends choice of ambassador to RI
Australia defends choice of ambassador to RI Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Australia on Sunday defended its choice of the former immigration department chief as ambassador to Indonesia after a Jakarta lawmaker said the appointment could be blocked because of "racist" and "rude" behavior by his officials. Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone said the appointee, Bill Farmer, was "one our best diplomats".
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gambling remains rife in West Java
Gambling remains rife in West Java Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon It was business as usual for gambling outlets in the northern coastal areas of West Java province, despite a recent antigambling campaign declared by the chief of the National Police, Gen. Sutanto. As can be seen, the coupons of a local lottery, popularly known as togel, were still being widely circulating on Saturday in dozens of places in Majalengka, Cirebon, Indramayu and Kuningan regencies here.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Another RP minister quits Cabinet
Another RP minister quits Cabinet PHILIPPINES: Another Cabinet minister has quit Philippine President Gloria Arroyo's government, officials said on Sunday, but denied it was linked to allegations of vote fraud against the embattled leader. Silvestre Afable resigned from his post as chief of the presidential palace's communications department, but will stay on as Manila's chief peace negotiator with the Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), said Arroyo's spokesman Ignacio Bunye.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Comment -- 1x40
1. Comment -- 1x40 Allowing regional parties would reflect political pluralism 2. Envoy ---- 2x18 Australia defends choice of ambassador to RI 3. Islam --- 2x18 World's Muslims call bombings 'un-Islamic' 4. Asean -- 2x24 Myanmar casts shadow over ASEAN but group still a global player
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans world's largest oil palm plantations
Govt plans world's largest oil palm plantations Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is working on the development of the world's largest integrated oil palm plantation, including processing facilities, which would run along the 850 kilometer-long border with Malaysia in Kalimantan.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, July 18, 2005
TV Program: Monday, July 18, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:00 Children Drama 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 12:30 p.m.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sprinter John makes up for lost time
Sprinter John makes up for lost time Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Some had written off sprinter John Herman Muray, who turned 27 on June 1, as an also-ran when it came to international competition. The Papuan, who only took up running six years ago, is letting his legs do the talking to silence the doubters.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/HEN
JP/5/HEN Bantul hen campaign aims to produce healthier, smarter children 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students turning to private tutors
Students turning to private tutors The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One result of the large number of students who failed this year's national final examinations has been a rush on institutions offering private tutorials, as parents try to secure any advantage that could help their children pass the exams.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Illegal nightspots in Karawaci shut down
Illegal nightspots in Karawaci shut down Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Tangerang residents will have to look elsewhere for entertainment on weekends, as the Tangerang municipal administration has closed down several night spots at the busy Pinangsia Office Park Center in Karawaci on Saturday. The closure was made following public protests over the presence of the entertainment centers which have no permits.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
North Korea agrees to expand tourism with Hyundai
North Korea agrees to expand tourism with Hyundai North Korea has agreed to expand its fledgling tourism operations in the communist state, funded by South Korea's Hyundai Group, by opening more cites to outsiders from next month, Hyundai said on Sunday. The agreement was reached following Saturday's meeting in North Korea between the North's leader Kim Jong-il and Hyundai Group executives including the group's chairwoman, Hyun Jeong- eun, Hyundai said in a statement.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's girls enjoy fairy-tale run
Malaysia's girls enjoy fairy-tale run Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No one expected the Malaysian girls' team would defy the odds to reach the team final of the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship here this week. In a fairy-tale string of upsets, including defeating Japan and heavily favored South Korea by identical 3-0 scores, the under-19 team went all the way to the final.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Apartments are still in high demand
Apartments are still in high demand Debbie A. Lubis Contributor The Jakarta Post The apartment business is still a lucrative venture today as living in an apartment has become an integral part of the fast- paced modern life of urbanites in this country. Also, the freedom of not have to worry about security along with stable political climate has given a direct impact to the growth of the business.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chinese shuttlers win 3 more titles
Chinese shuttlers win 3 more titles Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After winning the girls' team event, China took another three individual titles at the Asian Junior Badminton Championship which ended here on Sunday. Sunday's finals saw China-South Korea rivalry with the latter, who had already won the boys' team crown, bagging the remaining two titles on offer at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY wants swift bird flu investigation
SBY wants swift bird flu investigation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus. Siti said last Friday her office had sent specimens to a Hong Kong laboratory to determine whether the deaths of a father and his two daughters were due to the virus.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finals
Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finals Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a bleak Saturday for local junior badminton, with all singles and doubles players eliminated in the semifinals of the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship. In the boys' singles, Adnan Fauzi lost to Lu Qicheng of China 7-15, 15-8, 5-15, while in girls' singles, Bellaetrix Mannuputty also went down to China's Wang Yihan 6-11, 4-11.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four lawmakers to face graft probe
Four lawmakers to face graft probe JAKARTA: Four House of Representatives members are expected to face questioning soon over the haj fund scandal allegedly implicating former religious affairs minister Said Aqil Hussein Al-Munawwar. "They will be summoned as witnesses, not suspects," Vice President Jusuf Kalla announced after a meeting with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Friday.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan provides grants for children
Japan provides grants for children JAKARTA: The government of Japan approved on Friday US$1.56 million in grants for Indonesia to help children suffering from malnutrition in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. The Emergency Grant Aid will be channeled through the United Nation's World Food Program (WFP), according to a statement from the Japanese Embassy.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
More rain ahead in Jakarta: Experts
More rain ahead in Jakarta: Experts Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta and its surrounding areas as well as West Java will see more rain in the days ahead, experts say. Researcher at the National Space and Aviation Agency (Lapan) Erna Sri Adiningsih said on Sunday that day's satellite data suggested clouds from the Indian Ocean in the South and around the Philippine area in the North were moving across to Sumatra, Kalimantan and the western part of Java.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/TOGEL
JP/5/TOGEL Gambling 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government lax in efforts to cut fuel use by vehicles
Government lax in efforts to cut fuel use by vehicles Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although private vehicles and motorcycles guzzle close to half of the subsidized fuel in the country, the government continues to overlook the transportation sector in its short-term energy conservation efforts. House of Representatives legislator Agusman Effendi said that the recent fuel crisis provided a good opportunity for the government to reform the transportation system in the country.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
The Euro: a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar
The Euro: a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar The European Commission and Bank Negara Malaysia sponsored the Euro Conference in Kuala Lumpur last week. One of the noted speakers was Klaus Regling, director general for economic and financial affairs at the European Commission. He gave his keynote address on the role of the euro on the global economic landscape.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's Khazanah set to buy 52.05% stake in Lippo from SAG
Malaysia's Khazanah set to buy 52.05% stake in Lippo from SAG The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claiming to have secured consent from the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia's Khazanah Nasional Bhd. has agreed to buy a majority stake in Bank Lippo from Swissasia Global (SAG) -- a consortium led by Swissasia Swissfirst Bank.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace treaty in sight as talks near political agreement
Aceh peace treaty in sight as talks near political agreement Nina Larson Agence France-Presse Helsinki An Aceh peace treaty appeared to be in reach on Saturday after Indonesian officials offered to meet rebel demands for political participation by at least temporarily allowing the creation of local political parties in the province. "I think an agreement is within reach," Free Aceh Movement (GAM) spokesman Bakhtiar Abdullah told AFP on the fifth day of peace talks in Helsinki on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two killed, seven missing as car plunges into lake
Two killed, seven missing as car plunges into lake The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least two people were killed and seven others missing after a minibus plunged into a lake in Solok regency, West Sumatra, on Sunday morning, officials said. The missing passengers were feared dead as the vehicle went into Lake Singkarak at around 8 a.m. At least one passenger, identified as Yusmardi, was found alive, while two bodies were found floating in the lake near the accident site.
Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pollycarpus may rat on key men in Munir murder
Pollycarpus may rat on key men in Munir murder The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, who has already been declared a suspect in the murder of top rights campaigner Munir, was expected to tell the court who the main actor was in the crime, his lawyer said. "I expect Pollycarpus to disclose the whole truth (about the murder case) in the court," said lawyer Suhadi Somomoeljono on Saturday as quoted by detikcom news portal.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN-China trade has silver lining, minister says
ASEAN-China trade has silver lining, minister says Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local industries here are anxious about anticipating in the launch of the biggest free trade area between the Southeast Asian grouping and China, but the government has given its assurance that it would be beneficial for the country. Minister of Trade Mari E.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regional parties would reflect political pluralism
Regional parties would reflect political pluralism Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Whatever transpires in the peace talks between the government and the separatist Aceh Free Movement (GAM) in Helsinki this weekend, Indonesia has to review its stance on whether or not to allow political parties in the regions. The exclusion of such parties from our electoral system undermines our claim to political pluralism.
Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Riau Islands nets $2b Chinese investment
Riau Islands nets $2b Chinese investment Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Batam Efforts by the Riau Islands to attract foreign direct investment are off to a good start, with the sealing on Sunday of a US$2 billion investment commitment in the tourism sector between a group of entrepreneurs from the province and their counterparts from China.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Old immigration building to have new face
Old immigration building to have new face Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a long delay, the renovation of the former Central Jakarta immigration office in Menteng, Central Jakarta, is expected to see the light of day by the end of this year. City Culture and Museum Agency head Aurora Tambunan told The Jakarta Post on Saturday that the delay was partly owing to a limited budget allocation. "We will complete the entire physical restoration of the heritage building in December.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Transportation needs quick reform: Experts
Transportation needs quick reform: Experts Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In addition to its energy conservation efforts, the government should take immediate steps to improve public transportation, experts say. "The current power fiasco is the momentum the government must use to introduce to a comprehensive energy conservation policy," Indonesian Transportation Society (MTI) president Bambang Susantono said on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Govt has done little to save energy'
'Govt has done little to save energy' The government has appealed to the public to save energy in order to reduce fuel consumption, which is heavily subsidized in the country. But, does the government practice what it preaches? The Jakarta Post interviewed residents here to get their views on the issue. Leonard T. Samosir, 29, is an anchorman for a private television station. I have not seen the government itself make any significant changes to conserve energy.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar casts shadow over ASEAN, group still global player
Myanmar casts shadow over ASEAN, group still global player Roberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse/Singapore The Myanmar issue is threatening to damage ASEAN's international standing but the group remains an indispensable player in promoting regional cooperation and stability, diplomats and analysts say.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bowling pins Games hopes on Canadian
Bowling pins Games hopes on Canadian Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian bowling has resigned itself to lag behind Malaysia and Philippines, but now the country's sport governing body, PBI, nurtures high hopes about its medal prospect at the next Southeast Asian Games with Canadian coach Sid Allen expected to arrive in September.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 18, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 18, 2005 Exhibitions * Lampung Traditional Textile, at Museum Textile Indonesia, Jl. KS Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613, mustekstil@telkom.net) until July 27 * Painting by Ivan Sagita at CP Artspace Jl. Suryopranoto 67 A, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3448126), until July 29 * Fine Arts by Indonesian children at Galeri Cipta 3 TIM Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jl Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta (Tel. 31937325), 10 a.m.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus. Siti said last Friday her office had sent specimens to a Hong Kong laboratory to determine whether the deaths of a father and his two daughters were due to the virus.
Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI remains anti-foreigner
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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Japan agree to hold talks every 2 months
RI, Japan agree to hold talks every 2 months The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Japan have ended the first round of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement and agreed to hold comprehensive talks every two months, a senior official at the Ministry of Trade says.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Opposition grows against decree on TV airtime cut
Opposition grows against decree on TV airtime cut The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although most TV stations have agreed to implement a ruling which requires them to reduce airtime as part of the government's energy conservation drive, concerned parties intensified pressure on Saturday to withdraw the controversial ruling. They said that the ministerial decree on a reduction in TV airtime issued by the Office of the State Minister of Information and Communications was a restriction to press freedom.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Chikungunya' infects 98
'Chikungunya' infects 98 TANGERANG: Tangerang health officials revealed on Saturday that 98 people in Bojong Renged, Teluk Naga district, have contracted the chikungunya virus. "We have determined that the chikungunya outbreak to be an extraordinary incident, which requires immediate prevention before it spreads to other villagers," said the head of communicable disease prevention unit, Yuliah Iskandar. She said the number of patients on Saturday had doubled over the last week.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt condemns group's attack on Ahmadiyah
Govt condemns group's attack on Ahmadiyah Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government condemned on Saturday an attack by members of Indonesian Muslim Solidarity on the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) on Friday afternoon. Vice President Jusuf Kalla promised to investigate the case, which is another worrying sign of rising religious radicalization in the world's largest Muslim country. "We will question both sides," Kalla said after a ceremony on Saturday morning.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Some ASEAN members cringe at the thought of Myanmar presiding
Some ASEAN members cringe at the thought of Myanmar presiding over the group in 2006, but there is no precedent for forcing it to give up its turn.
Mon, 18 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/ABORSI
JP/5/ABORSI Abortion clinic in Surabaya out of legal touch 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Teaching parents worth
Teaching parents worth Who should bear the costs of running schools in the country? Under the nine-year compulsory education program, it should be the state. At least parents who send their children to state schools are entitled to free education -- free from enrollment, tuition and other fees. Even books and uniforms should be provided by the state.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police urged to arrest gambling bosses
Police urged to arrest gambling bosses Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers are calling on the police to start arresting big-time gamblers and raid suspected big gambling dens in order to make the current anti-gambling drive a success. Legal expert at the University of Indonesia Rudy Satrio claimed that all the police had done thus far was arrest small- time street gamblers and confiscate gambling equipment from small gambling dens while letting their bosses walk free.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS 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.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Majority of married couples eschew condoms usage
Majority of married couples eschew condoms usage Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung A member of the West Java legislative council's Commission E, Ani Rukmini, said her husband did not like to use condoms. "No thanks, dear. It feels uncomfortable and it will take too long to finish," she quoted her husband as saying. Eventually, Ani, who is concerned with the issue of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), especially HIV/AIDS, gave up trying to get her husband to use a condom.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
First step toward software independence
First step toward software independence Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, vmahmud@yahoo.com Last Tuesday was the Indonesia Go Open Source (IGOS) Open House, held in the lobby of the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) building on Jl. Thamrin.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus. Siti said last Friday her office had sent specimens to a Hong Kong laboratory to determine whether the deaths of a father and his two daughters were due to the virus.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jambi police battle illegal loggers
Jambi police battle illegal loggers JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi provincial police has vowed to intensify a crackdown against illegal loggers. Speaking to The Jakarta Post on Saturday, chief of Jambi provincial police Brig. Gen. Soewadji said the police were currently focusing their fight against illegal logging in five regencies, namely Tebo, Batanghari, Merangin, Kerinci and Muarojambi, where four national parks are located.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Housewives support anti-gambling campaign
Housewives support anti-gambling campaign Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Housewives in Medan have warmly welcomed the nationwide movement against gambling. Interviewed separately, the housewives said that gambling had made their husbands gambling addicts and their habit had adversely affected the households.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Evacuation drill at Mount Merapi
Evacuation drill at Mount Merapi BOYOLALI, Central Java: The Yogyakarta authorities plan to hold a simulated evacuation procedure on Tuesday for people living near Mount Merapi volcano, whose status has been recently raised to a warning alert level, up a notch from normal. The volcano, which looms above the plains north of Yogyakarta in Central Java, has shown increasing activity during the past couple of weeks.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gaikindo auto expo ends on high note
Gaikindo auto expo ends on high note The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The largest automotive show in the country, the Gaikindo Auto Expo 2005, ended on Sunday, achieving a turnover of Rp 1.2 trillion (about US$123 million) despite falling well short of its visitor target. The total sales exceeded the organizer's projection of Rp 1 trillion and doubled the sales generated at the previous expo in 2003, which stood at Rp 600 billion.