Archive: 26 July 2005
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Clerics to join antigraft drive
Clerics to join antigraft drive BOGOR: Chairman of the National Movement for Corruption Eradication (GNPK) Adi Warman refused to install Bogor's officials in the movement and opted to involve religious leaders in the nationwide campaign.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
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;JP; ANPAk..r.. Justice and rule of law vs tribal and traditional system of JP/6/BASIL Traditional system of dispute resolution for Timor Leste2. ;DAILY STAR;2 x 30 Information technology crucial for developing high value agriculture
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaign
Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaignTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe minister of health is working with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to facilitate an effective polio vaccination program across the country next month.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Sick Jakartans urged to test blood for bird flu
Sick Jakartans urged to test blood for bird fluThe Jakarta post, JakartaJakartans are now much more aware of the deadly bird flu, with more of them going directly to one of the two referral hospitals in the capital to thoroughly check their colds and flus.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Gus Dur leaves hospital
Gus Dur leaves hospital JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid was discharged from Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) on Monday after 18 days of medical treatment for excessive amounts of sugar in the blood."Father (Gus Dur) left RSCM at around 2:30 p.m.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
1. Flu ----- 3x13
1. Flu ----- 3x13 Iwan, daughters infected by birds: Minister 2. GAM ----- 1x28 House leaders get behind Aceh deal 3. Fuel ---- 1x42 Govt to allow Pertamina, PLN to raise fuel, power prices 4. Election - 1x30 Poll protesters run amok in Bengkulu
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Major telecom companies predict fast growth
Major telecom companies predict fast growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's two largest telecommunications companies, PT Telkom and PT Indosat, project that telecommunications revenue will see a twofold increase in 2010.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Carmakers face stiff competition in every class
Carmakers face stiff competition in every classBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Competition between car makers is accelerating as seen at the Gaikindo Auto Expo 2005, which was held in Senayan, Jakarta from July 8 to July 17.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Cellular market penetration has little impact on growth
Cellular market penetration has little impact on growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIncreasing market penetration and investment in the cellular phone industry have had no apparent impact on the country's economic growth, telecommunications observers say.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
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1 x 38 PKS told to produce detailed platform JP/4/POLIO1 x 38 Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaign JP/4/BIN Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notes JP/4/Trade22 x 29 Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTA
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
House leaders get behind Aceh deal
House leaders get behind Aceh dealTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral leaders of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the government's plan to allow members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties, a key GAM demand for a lasting peace deal in...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Semarang set for Sam Po Carnival
Semarang set for Sam Po CarnivalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAn interesting program that will take place during Zheng He's 600th Voyage Anniversary Celebrations this year in Semarang will be the Sam Po Carnival. In the carnival set to be held on Aug.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Seeking the renaissance of agricultural values
Seeking the renaissance of agricultural valuesAgus Pakpahan, Jakarta Why is agriculture good for civilization but not for farmers? In aggregate terms, the price index of agricultural primary commodities declined from 208 in 1960 to 87 in 2000 -- the index value of 1990 was 100.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notes
Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA former State Intelligence Agency (BIN) official was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday for his involvement in printing counterfeit bank notes.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt responsible for education
Govt responsible for educationFrom Koran TempoThe high cost of education in Indonesia gives poor people no choice but to keep their children at home, as it is already difficult for them to meet their daily needs, even before considering school fees.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Bharat Heavy wins $100m order in RI
Bharat Heavy wins $100m order in RINEW DELHI: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., India's biggest power- equipment maker, won a US$100 million order to build an electricity generation plant for Indonesia's PT Merak Energi group.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
1. Hungary -- 36 pts 6 cols 1lines (1x42)
1. Hungary -- 36 pts 6 cols 1lines (1x42) Hungarian firms to invest $4b in South Sumatra 2. Libel (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the President 3. KPU (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x30)KPU treasurer Hamdani stands trial in KPU corruption case 4.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
ASEAN split over Myanmar issue
ASEAN split over Myanmar issueVijay Joshi, Associated Press/VientianeSoutheast Asian nations were split over whether military-ruled Myanmar should heed U.S. pressure to forgo their bloc's chairmanship, marring their annual security dialogue with Western and Asian partners, diplomats said on Monday.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Lippo sale to be closed in September
Lippo sale to be closed in SeptemberBloomberg, Jakarta Swissasia Global, controlled by Austria's fourth-largest bank, expects to complete the sale of its 52 percent stake in Indonesia's PT Bank Lippo in September.Khazanah Nasional Bhd.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Energy saving should be effective
Energy saving should be effectiveFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWith world crude oil prices hovering at US$60 per barrel, high fuel subsidies and slow fuel price adjustment, the nation is facing an energy crisis and a serious fiscal problem.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Palm oil yields improve in H1
Palm oil yields improve in H1 JAKARTA: PT Astra Agro Lestari, Indonesia's biggest publicly traded agriculture company, said yields from its oil palms rose in the first half of this year.Palm-oil yields rose to 23.3 percent in the six months ended June 30, from 22.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Papuan council to begin work soon
Papuan council to begin work soonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Papuan People's Council will begin work on Sept. 2, when the 42 people recently selected to the council are sworn in.The special committee selecting the council members announced on Friday the names of the 42 council members, who...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
International shipowners agree to cut THC
International shipowners agree to cut THCZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGlobal firms grouped under the Overseas Shipowner Representatives Association (OSRA) has agreed to cut the much-debated Terminal Handling Charge (THC) to between US$120 to $130 per 20-foot container (TEUs), according...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Candidates fail submit finance reports
Candidates fail submit finance reportsOGAN ILIR, South Sumatra: Only one of four pairs of candidates in the June 25 Ogan Ilir regency election has submitted a campaign finance report to the local General Elections Commission.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Disadvantaged regions need govt attention
Disadvantaged regions need govt attentionSigit Pinardi, Antara News Agency/JakartaA middle-aged woman was seen sobbing as Syaifullah Yusuf, the State Minister for the Development of Disadvantaged Regions, noticed her.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Poll protesters run amok in Bengkulu
Poll protesters run amok in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSome 10,000 people went on a rampage on Monday in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, setting fire to government offices and houses in the area to express their disappointment with the regental election result, which elected Syaukani Saleh...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
RI motorcycle sales up 44%, Astra says
RI motorcycle sales up 44%, Astra says JAKARTA: Indonesia's motorcycle sales rose 44 percent in June from a year earlier, faster than May's 35 percent gain, said PT Astra International, the nation's biggest auto distributor.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt told to seek options other than raising fuel prices
Govt told to seek options other than raising fuel pricesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has other options other than hiking domestic fuel prices to ease pressure on the state budget, a group of economists say, namely by requiring local administrations to shoulder some of the...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Shares end lower led by profit-taking in Telkom
Shares end lower led by profit-taking in TelkomDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended marginally lower on Monday led by profit-taking in bellwether Telekomunikasi Indonesia, with renewed concerns over the weaker rupiah hurting overall sentiment, dealers said.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
No quality guarantee
No quality guaranteeFrom GatraThe direct elections of regional chiefs now taking place in several regions was inspired by the 2004 general election, which was considered successful despite the various irregularities reported.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTA
Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTARidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia may not be able to immediately benefit from the opening of the labor market in the Southeast Asian region next year due to poor preparation and the low education of the majority of its workers,...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
A more comprehensive security policy for RI
A more comprehensive security policy for RIAnak Agung Banyu Perwita, BandungFor Indonesia, like any other nations of the Third World, national security poses a serious dilemma. Unlike developed countries, developing countries must balance the complex and often contradictory requirements of...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Automakers move into an era of green cars
Automakers move into an era of green carsM. Ihsan Darius, Contributor, Jakarta As market demands continue to change, players in the automotive industry must adapt to the changing situation. Vehicle designers continue to innovate. New technologies continue to be developed.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
'One thing must be said: God needs no defender'
'One thing must be said: God needs no defender'As Indonesia hosted last week an Asia-Europe interfaith forum, bringing together representatives from 39 countries, a group of people attacked the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI).
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
China set to extend reach with ASEAN meeting
China set to extend reach with ASEAN meetingLindsay Beck, Reuters/BeijingIt may be criticized as little more than a talking shop, but participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum this week will be a chance for China to assert its influence with its neighbors to the south.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
China looks to extend reach south with ASEAN meet
China looks to extend reach south with ASEAN meet Lindsay Beck Reuters/BeijingIt may be criticized as little more than a talking shop, but participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum this week will be a chance for China to assert its influence with its neighbors to the south.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
JP/4/Todung
JP/4/Todung The establishment of local parties in Aceh is one of the most contentious issues the government will have to settle with the House or Representatives before a peace deal with Free Aceh Movement rebels can be signed on Aug. 15.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Workshop on women's rights
Workshop on women's rights JAKARTA: The Office of State Minister for Women's Empowerment in collaboration with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) plans to organize a workshop to raise awareness about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Industrial zone invites SMEs to fill vacant space
Industrial zone invites SMEs to fill vacant spaceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo fill vacant spaces in the Jababeka industrial zone in Cikarang, Bekasi, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are being invited to open factories and marketing centers in the area.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
City to renovate Senen complex
City to renovate Senen complexDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe winner of the design competition for the overhaul of Senen market is no doubt feeling let down as the city administration announced on Monday it would use its own design.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Child labor continues in N. Sumatra, says NGO
Child labor continues in N. Sumatra, says NGOApriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/MedanDespite the campaign against child labor and the observance of National Children's Day on July 23, a non-governmental organization in Medan recently reported that 11 children were...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt to allow Pertamina, PLN to raise fuel, power prices
Govt to allow Pertamina, PLN to raise fuel, power pricesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an attempt to rein in the ballooning fuel subsidy, the government will allow state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and state power firm PT PLN to charge market prices for fuel and power intended...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Traditional system of dispute resolution for Timor Leste
Traditional system of dispute resolution for Timor LesteBasilio Dias Araujo, Jakarta Amid the initiative of the government of Indonesia and the government of Timor Leste to establish a traditional system of dispute resolution through the Commission of Truth and Friendship the terms of reference of...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Bird flu scares Medan residents
Bird flu scares Medan residentsMEDAN, North Sumatra: Many residents in Medan have stopped eating chicken following the recent announcement by the central government that three people in Tangerang died of bird flu.Many residents are now eating fish or beef instead of chicken.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Another victim of CN-235 accident dies
Another victim of CN-235 accident diesMADIUN, East Java: First Lt. Yeremias Waang, the copilot of a CN- 235 airplane that recently crashed in Aceh, died early on Monday at the Antariksa Air Force Hospital in East Jakarta.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
ILO launches special program
ILO launches special programJAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) and the provincial administration of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam have developed a program to help Acehnese students who failed the national exam prepare for the makeup test.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the President
Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the PresidentAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police are investigating the alleged defamation of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla on July 18 by representational means.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
1. FISH: 2 x 27
1. FISH: 2 x 27 Bird flu scares people off chicken, fish sales rise 2. BIRD: 2 x 40 City asks residents to remain vigilant 3. SMES: 2 x 27 Industrial zone invites SMEs to fill vacant space 4. SENEN: 1 x 30 City to renovate Senen complex 5.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Hungarian companies to invest $4 billion in South Sumatra
Hungarian companies to invest $4 billion in South SumatraRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSouth Sumatra's economy is to receive a massive boost following the signing of an agreement worth about US$4 billion on Monday, between the representatives of Hungarian investors and the province's...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
New chief to restore police image
New chief to restore police imageFrom RepublikaThe police should set a good example for society and conduct an internal reordering to restore the image of the police as a public protector. With the change of leadership at the National Police, it is expected the police's image will be restored.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Intro:
Intro: This special page is in observance of National Children's Day, which is commemorated on July 23 each year. This page takes a look at how children in Aceh are doing following the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the province, leaving many children homeless, orphaned or...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
KPU treasurer Hamdani stands trial in KPU corruption case
KPU treasurer Hamdani stands trial in KPU corruption caseRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGeneral Elections Commission (KPU) treasurer Hamdani Amin went on trial at the Anticorruption Court here on Monday on charges of embezzling funds earmarked for last year's legislative polls.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Some House leaders support local parties in Aceh
Some House leaders support local parties in AcehTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaSeveral leaders of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the government's plan to allow members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties, a key GAM demand for a lasting...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Student faces uncertain future after failing exam
Student faces uncertain future after failing examNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraThe smiling face of 18-year-old Natalia Walela changes when asked about her senior high school final exams.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt responsible for education
Govt responsible for educationFrom Koran TempoThe high cost of education in Indonesia gives poor people no choice but to keep their children at home, as it is already difficult for them to meet their daily needs, even before considering school fees.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Regent hopeful detained for forgery
Regent hopeful detained for forgeryAmbon, Maluku: A regent hopeful in West Seram regency was detained by the police on Friday for allegedly forging his diploma. A preliminary investigation found that Soebeno included an allegedly forged vocational high school diploma when registering as a regent...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Court delays verdict against NGO activist
Court delays verdict against NGO activistMANADO, North Sulawesi: The Manado District Court delayed for a second time delivering a verdict in a defamation case against non-governmental organization activist Rignolda Djamaludin.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
No quality guarantee
No quality guaranteeFrom GatraThe direct elections of regional chiefs now taking place in several regions was inspired by the 2004 general election, which was considered successful despite the various irregularities reported.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Honoris Hospital reported to police
Honoris Hospital reported to police TANGERANG: Retno Pancawati, a Tangerang resident, reported Honoris Hospital in Tangerang to the Jakarta Police for negligence.She said that her mother Cicilia Djarwati, 70, was still unconscious after eye surgery at the hospital on May 25.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Breeding crickets a good business
Breeding crickets a good businessSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaCrickets are usually considered ordinary insects without any economic value. They are usually found in the garden, or even inside the house.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
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Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Fuel campaign may be futile
Fuel campaign may be futile A comment on The Jakarta Post's July 21 article, Fuel campaign targets vehicle owners.To try and make certain car owners use Pertamax would be futile, the only benefits would be reaped by the authorities who would burden the state budget by claiming expenses to carry out...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Iwan and daughters infected by bird: Minister
Iwan and daughters infected by bird: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government says the three people in Tangerang who died of avian influenza may have contracted the virus from the feces of infected birds, while denying three other people showing typical symptoms of bird flu have the disease.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
PKS told to produce detailed platform
PKS told to produce detailed platformHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is both new and different, with a remarkable organizational structure and substantial internal discipline.But can the Islamic-oriented Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) revise Indonesia's political history and emerge as a...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
ASEAN agrees to review rights panels
ASEAN agrees to review rights panels LAOS: Southeast Asian nations have agreed to consider creating panels on the rights of women and children as possible precursors to a regional human rights commission, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
1 x 38
1 x 38A more comprehensive security policy for RI 2. Agus--Seeking the renaisance of agricultural values1 x 483. Pro-- EU's outlook not so bleak after all1 x 30
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Bandung scholar defends freedom of religion
Bandung scholar defends freedom of religionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungTwo years ago, before the recent attack on the Muslim Ahmadiyah group, 230 members of the "Prophet Hut" Christian sect were forcibly removed by police from a church in Bale Endah, Bandung.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Muhammadiyah opposes land decree
Muhammadiyah opposes land decree JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah lent support on Monday to mounting calls for the government to revoke the new presidential regulation that allows authorities to acquire private land without a deal being reached with its owner."Presidential Regulation No.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
*Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the President
*Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the President Page 2 *Provinces have right to form local political parties Page 3 *PKS advised to produce detailed platform Page 4 *Disadvantaged regions need govt attention Page 5 *A more comprehensive security policy for RI Page 7 *City...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
City asks residents to remain vigilant
City asks residents to remain vigilantDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the Jakarta administration maintains the capital is free from avian influenza, it has urged residents to be aware of the possibility of an outbreak.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Some House leaders support local parties in Aceh
Some House leaders support local parties in AcehTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaSeveral leaders of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the government's plan to allow members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties, a key GAM demand for a lasting...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Provinces have right to form local political parties
Provinces have right to form local political parties The establishment of local parties in Aceh is one of the most contentious issues the government will have to settle with the House or Representatives before a peace deal with Free Aceh Movement rebels can be signed on Aug. 15.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Fire blazes through Kebon Sirih
Fire blazes through Kebon SirihThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFire engulfed a house, a Toyota Astra car showroom and a restaurant on Jl. Kebon Sirih Barat in Central Jakarta on Monday.No casualties were reported, the police said.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Bird flu scares people off chicken, fish sales rice
Bird flu scares people off chicken, fish sales riceMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe country's first confirmed human fatalities from bird flu in Tangerang have proven a boon for some people and a blow for others.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Fuel-saving measures
Fuel-saving measures Now is really the time that a habit of saving energy is implemented in Indonesia. So many offices (including government offices) have their air conditions running while windows are open (because of smokers); in private households this happens as well.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Pawnshops thrive come new school
Pawnshops thrive come new schoolOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA housewife in her 50s hurriedly entered the state-owned pawnshop in Bandarlampung city, on one recent morning. The moment she reached the customer service counter, she took out three flower- motif bed sheets wrapped...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
RI, U.S. to hold military exercise
RI, U.S. to hold military exerciseAgence France Presse, JakartaU.S. troops arrived in Indonesia on Monday to take part in an annual joint maritime exercise aimed at improving military cooperation with the world's largest Muslim-populated country.Representatives of 800 U.S.