Archive: 29 July 2005
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Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. AD: 1 X 22
1. AD: 1 X 22 Reality TV fuels dreams 2. UN: 1 X 32 Hassan urges caution in UN reform debate 3. EMAIL: 2 X 27 E-mail for older people, teens say in survey 4. TIMOR: 1 X 40 Annan issues delayed report on E. Timor tribunal 5. MALAYSIA: 3 X 16 RI files complaint over territorial violation by KL
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Yorris slams poll delay
Yorris slams poll delay MANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Yorris Raweyai, a candidate in the West Irian Jaya gubernatorial election, has demanded that the central government replace all members of West Irian Jaya General Elections Commission due to the postponement of the election. "The committee members are unprofessional," said Yorris, a candidate from the Golkar Party.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
A music club that has real class
A music club that has real class M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people are tired of music bars in Jakarta that only give them a headache from some ear-splitting noise they call music. You know the places.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Story of baby carried for 27 years unfolds
Story of baby carried for 27 years unfolds ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Tuminah's lips are parted, her eyes tightly closed as she lies on a bed at Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya. "She does not want to talk. Probably she is scared to talk to journalists," said Taslam, her husband.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
The new lineup of MUI
The new lineup of MUI Chairman: Sahal Mahfudh Deputy chairman: Din Syamsuddin Secretary general: Ichwan Syam
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana Lestari's profit falls 7.2%
Ramayana Lestari's profit falls 7.2% JAKARTA: PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, Indonesia's second-largest retailer, announced its first-half profit fell 7.2 percent as costs rose and foreign-exchange gains declined. Net income fell to Rp 104.06 billion (US$11 million) in the six months ended June 30 from 112.2 billion rupiah in the year earlier period, the company said in a statement to the Jakarta Stock Exchange. Sales rose 12 percent to Rp 1.61 trillion.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Strike postponed
Strike postponed for a week BANDUNG: The planned nationwide strike of train company PT Kereta Api Indonesia workers will be postponed for a week and will now start on Aug. 8. Railway Workers Union president Amien Abdurrahman said on Thursday that the move was to give advance warning to passengers wanting to use train services to make other plans.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-minister dies
Ex-minister dies JAKARTA: Former state secretary Saadillah Mursyid passed away on Thursday aged 68 at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, where he was being treated for an undisclosed illness. His nephew Humaidi Syukeri, who is acting head of the South Kalimantan education office, said his uncle died at around 5:50 p.m. and would be buried at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta on Friday. Saadillah is survived by a wife, three children and six grandchildren.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Famous actress busted in drug raid on nightclub
Famous actress busted in drug raid on nightclub Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many celebrities in the capital are actively campaigning against drugs, others are still very much part of the problem. Several famous figures from the TV, music and movie industries were caught up in a raid at the Dragon Fly nightclub on Jl. Gatot Subroto in South Jakarta early on Thursday by officers from the Jakarta Police and the National Narcotics Agency (BNN).
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
SGU establishes environmental lab
SGU establishes environmental lab The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Swiss German University (SGU) on Thursday inaugurated an environmental laboratory, which will provide its students as well as governmental institutions with the most up-to-date research equipment to study the environment.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indian naval visit
Indian naval visit The arrival of an Indian naval squadron in Tanjung Priok Harbor in Jakarta Bay led by the aircraft carrier INS Viraat as its flagship presents the most impressive display of India's growing maritime strength since the visit of the cruiser INS Delhi in June 1950. At that time, the INS Delhi had a VVIP on board in the person of Prime Minister Jawarlal Nehru himself, who was paying his first official visit to Indonesia.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Child sex workers taught self-worth
Child sex workers taught self-worth The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I am free." Onie, a 16-year old girl in bootcut jeans and a tight red T- shirt, writes the life-changing words on a piece of paper. A piece of paper that also tells her life's story. "I lost the love from my father when he left when I was 13," she wrote. Dropping out of school and coming to Jakarta marked a big change in her life. And since then, as the scars on her right wrist attest, her days have been difficult.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Superbrands brightens up Indonesian marketing scene
Superbrands brightens up Indonesian marketing scene Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Has your company ever received a letter from a certain organization telling you that your firm has won a prestigious award that you had never dreamed you might win? Aside from the simple joy of recognition, your other immediate concern might be publicity.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing JAKARTA: A coalition of environmental organizations are demanding that timber firms on Sumatra island that are operating based on licenses from local chief executives stop clearing forests there, as the central government is reviewing these permits. Eye on the Forest, a coalition of Sumatra-based NGOs, said some companies were using their licenses to clear large areas of natural forests in violation of regulations issued by the Ministry of Forestry.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court upholds Sinyo's win
Court upholds Sinyo's win JAKARTA: The Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the victory of Sinyo Sarundayang and his running mate Freddy Sualang in the election for North Sulawesi governor and deputy. The panel of judges said the plaintiffs, the two out-polled tickets of Ferry Tinggogoy/Hamdi Paputungan and Wenny Warouw/Marhany Pua, had failed to provide enough evidence to contest the election result, which was made official by the provincial elections commission.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lot
Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lot Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The management of the Mangga Dua Square (MDS) wholesale center in Pademangan, North Jakarta, acknowledged on Wednesday that it had taken over a 13-meter public street alongside the Ciliwung River and turned it into private parking space. MDS management said that the conversion was with the consent of Governor Sutiyoso's administration. "The conversion is stated in our block plan ...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing JAKARTA: A coalition of environmental organizations are demanding that timber firms on Sumatra island that are operating based on licenses from local chief executives stop clearing forests there, as the central government is reviewing these permits. Eye on the Forest, a coalition of Sumatra-based NGOs, said some companies were using their licenses to clear large areas of natural forests in violation of regulations issued by the Ministry of Forestry.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings page 8 1. PAM -- 2x15 Palyja, TPJ promise larger investments 2. SGU -- 1x30 SGU establishes environmental lab 3. EMISI -- 1x30 Motorists told to get cars tested 4. SPEAK -- 1x30 'Differences do not justify violence'
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh doesn't need local parties
Aceh doesn't need local parties From Republika The Aceh problem will soon be peacefully resolved after another round of negotiations between the disputing parties. However, the demand of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties after recognizing the unitary state of Indonesia has become a stumbling block. After the signing of the memorandum of understanding, GAM members will receive amnesty from the president.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Differences do not justify violence'
'Differences do not justify violence' The attack on the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in Parung, Bogor, by a mob earlier this month, has raised the issue of freedom of religion which has become even more prominent after the authorities banned the movement. The Jakarta Post asked Nanda and Dini for their thoughts on the issue. Nanda, 27, is an employee of a bank in Jakarta.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government may buy back stake in Indosat from Singapore's firm
Government may buy back stake in Indosat from Singapore's firm Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The cash-strapped government is considering raising its stake in PT Indosat, the country's second-largest telecommunication firm, by buying back shares it sold in 2002 to Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT). Vice President Jusuf Kalla confirmed the plan on Thursday, saying it formed part of the efforts to boost the government's ownership of strategic state enterprises, including Indosat.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
OIC pledges Rp 12t aid for Aceh
OIC pledges Rp 12t aid for Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) has pledged Rp 12 trillion (US$1.22 billion) in reconstruction funds for tsunami- devastated Aceh. "OIC has expressed interest in channeling assistance for rehabilitation and reconstruction projects in Aceh. It will amount to Rp 12 trillion," Aceh acting governor Azwar Abubakar said on Wednesday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to wrap up Global's unfinished business
Govt to wrap up Global's unfinished business Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An important final step in the shutdown of fraud-riddled Bank Global International has ended, with the government finishing its verification of the bank's depositor accounts, and honoring 79 percent of them, or 5,213 accounts worth Rp 818.9 billion (some US$83 million) under its blanket guarantee scheme.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Irene conquers world champion
Irene conquers world champion The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian chess teenager Irene Kharisma stunned 2004 world champ Klaudia Kulon of Poland in the 10th round of the girls' under-14 event in the World Youth Chess Championships in Belfort, France, on Wednesday. The victory brought 13-year-old Irene to fourth place with 7.5 points.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Islamic boarding schools oppose terrorism, violence': Didi Hilman
'Islamic boarding schools oppose terrorism, violence': Didi Hilman Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Pesantren -- or Islamic boarding schools -- have found themselves in an awkward position with the nation being hit by a number of terrorist attacks over the past few years. Although they have nothing to do with terrorism, they have been put in the spotlight because some of the terrorists were pesantren alumni.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reality TV fuels dreams
Reality TV fuels dreams Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A week before the country hosts a regional meeting on the Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty, a survey found that more Indonesians are watching reality TV shows with the hope that their lives can dramatically improve like those on the shows.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shares End Higher, Led By Gains In Medco
Shares End Higher, Led By Gains In Medco JP/14/Market Shares End Higher, Led By Gains In Medco Dow Jones/Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Thursday led by gains in gas and oil company Medco Energi ahead of its plan to sell a 30 percent stake on the Luxembourg bourse next month, dealers said. The Jakarta Stock Exchange's Composite Index ended up 0.7 percent at 1186.614 - another fresh high. Many analysts now expect it to break above the key 1,200-level very soon.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Child prostitutes lie to survive
Child prostitutes lie to survive The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although no-one can ever be absolutely certain, it is estimated that there are about 800 children aged 14 to 18 years old who are employed as sex workers in the red light cafes of Bambu Apus, East Jakarta. "The children claim to be from Karawang, Subang and Sukabumi," said an activist from a non-governmental organization working to retrieve child prostitutes from the area.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Inco expects rise in production costs due to higher fuel prices
Inco expects rise in production costs due to higher fuel prices Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed nickel mining company PT International Nickel Indonesia will see a 7 percent rise in its unit cost of production due to the government's decision to apply market prices on fuel supplied to mining companies. Production costs will rise by 15 U.S. cents per pound, starting with July's delivery of fuel, president director Bing Tobing said on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt has enough money to train workers: Exporters
Govt has enough money to train workers: Exporters Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Labor exporters are urging the government to utilize billions of dollars collected from labor exports and foreign workers to finance training and retraining programs that Indonesian workers need to compete in the global labor market.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
3 arrested over phone smuggling
3 arrested over phone smuggling JAKARTA: City police arrested three members of a syndicate specializing in smuggling cellular phones and seizeed hundreds of the units early this week. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said the cellular phones had been smuggled from Singapore and distributed to several shops in Jakarta. "They are various models of new cell phones. The phones are much cheaper in Singapore. The smugglers can get between Rp 700,000 and Rp 1 million per unit," he said.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shares end higher, led by gains in Medco
Shares end higher, led by gains in Medco Indonesian shares ended higher on Thursday led by gains in gas and oil company Medco Energi ahead of its plan to sell a 30 percent stake on the Luxembourg bourse next month, dealers said. The Jakarta Stock Exchange's Composite Index ended up 0.7 percent at 1186.614 -- another fresh high. Many analysts now expect it to break above the key 1,200-level very soon.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/kaur
JP/2/kaur Failed candidates detained over Bengkulu riot Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police say they detained on Thursday four people accused of inciting a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, involving thousands of people protesting the result of the recent regental election. The Bengkulu Police were interrogating the four suspects for their alleged involvement in the politically motivated unrest on Monday, National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko said in Jakarta.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
People of Yemeni origin play full role in Indonesia's development
People of Yemeni origin play full role in Indonesia's development Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Sewu wolungatus paetung puluhantahune Nduk kampong Arab papan panggone Gedhe dhukur njenggeret cakrike Klumpukane wong ngendoni ati sumpege Cikar Mandheg mapine manut Landa ireng capital putih Wong Arab turune hadramaut Gremeng-Gremeng aras-arasen mulih.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Superbrands Award provides access to expanded market
Superbrands Award provides access to expanded market Several recipients of the Superbrands Award have expressed hope that the award is expected to serve as an effective marketing tool that will provide access to an expanded market. Several companies that received Superbrands Awards shared the view that it would boost trust from customers, because they had confidence in their quality, value and products or services.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians fight to be a maid in new TV show
Indonesians fight to be a maid in new TV show Tomi Soetjipto, Reuters/Jakarta When an Indonesian reality TV show was announced featuring baby- faced actor Ari Wibowo's search for a maid, thousands were suddenly jostling for a job that normally means low pay, endless hours, and sometimes abuse.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
IMF warns RI of challenges ahead
IMF warns RI of challenges ahead The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More prudent budgeting and the removal of fuel subsidies are important challenges ahead for the government, if it wants to consolidate the progress Indonesia has made in recent years, the International Monetary Fund says. In its latest review of Indonesia's economy, the IMF's Executive Board said in a statement it "welcomed the continuing improvement in the overall performance of the Indonesian economy in recent years.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Frightened minister alone in facing bird flu threats
Frightened minister alone in facing bird flu threats JP/8/flu Cooperation between local and central administration key to fight bird flu Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Wearing a special white outfit complete with gloves and mask, Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono was shouting stressfully to staff from the Tangerang animal husbandry office asking them if it was safe to open his mask to give an interview to the media.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/REPORT1
JP/5/REPORT1 One view of the history of 'pesantren' The term pesantren comes from the word santri (Islamic boarding school student) and when affixed with pe- and -an forms the meaning in the Indonesian/Malay languages -- of an Islamic boarding school. The word santri, according to linguists, originated from the Tamil (ethnic group/state of southern India) word meaning a recital teacher.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chicken restaurants, vendors see sales drop
Chicken restaurants, vendors see sales drop Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The kitchen at Windsor Fried Chicken in Batam is not nearly as busy as it was just weeks ago, and employees like Asrul, 34, now often find themselves with little more to do than try and look busy. "People are afraid to eat chicken," said Asrul by way of explaining the business slump.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Propaganda films don't always have to suck
Propaganda films don't always have to suck M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Propaganda films are usually made on the assumption that they are the means by which the intended messages can reach the audience in the first instance, and all artistic considerations must therefore take a backseat. However, some directors reject this conventional wisdom and shoot films that might still be considered art, while at the same time pleasing their benefactors.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia helps Acehnese school
Australia helps Acehnese school Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Seven months after the tsunami, spirits at a medical polytechnic campus have picked up despite the destruction wrought by the disaster still evident. There is no signpost bearing the campus name nor fence surrounding the school. All activity on the campus, located next to Zainoel Abidin General Hospital, ceased for three months after the tsunami. "Back then, the campus was covered in deep mud.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Budget deficit sustainable: KL
Budget deficit sustainable: KL KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Thursday it was maintaining its budget deficit at sustainable levels and that it did not expect a surplus in the near term. Mustapa Mohamed, minister in the prime minister's office, said the budget deficit was equal to 4.30 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2004 and would be lower this year. "This year we think we can achieve about 3.8 percent ...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regions differ in handling of bird flu
Regions differ in handling of bird flu The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As public concern escalates over the spread of bird flu, with two new suspected cases reported in Jakarta after three recent deaths in Tangerang, sales of eggs, chicken meat and chicken dishes in markets, restaurants and street stalls are plummeting. However, according to an official, Jakartans should not overreact to the bird flu scare.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Promoting multi-religious education
Promoting multi-religious education Muhamad Ali, Hawaii How serious are we, civic, religious and government leaders, in putting into practice multi-religious education in national and local educational systems? The Declaration of Bali as a result of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) has shown a willingness and commitment amongst a number of religious leaders to pursue inter-religious education in Asia and Europe as well as other parts of the world.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Merpati responds
Merpati responds Allow me to respond in the following to a letter by Michael Beer of Amlapura, Bali, complaining about Merpati's service. On behalf of the management of PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines I am herewith extending the greatest apology to Michael Beer for the inconvenience that our service caused him during the MZ 606 and 615 flights covering the Denpasar-Maumere route.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Annan issues delayed report on E. Timor tribunal
Annan issues delayed report on E. Timor tribunal Reuters, United Nations/Vientiane United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan went around the Security Council on Wednesday and formally issued a UN expert panel's report recommending an international tribunal to try Indonesian and local militia leaders blamed for a deadly 1999 rampage in East Timor. The experts had submitted their findings on May 26 to Annan, who gave their report to the 15-nation council in June.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings page 9 1. BIRDFLU -- 2x18 Regions differ in handling of bird flu 2. Sideline -- 1x30 Hospitals prepare for bird flu 3. TAPOS1 -- 1x32 Child prostitutes lie to survive 4. MANGGA -- 2x32 Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lot
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI should not rush into taking stance on UN reforms
RI should not rush into taking stance on UN reforms Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/Beijing Indonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said here on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia remains an important partner for the United
Southeast Asia remains an important partner for the United States, Deputy U.S. Secretary of State Robert Zoellick said on Thursday amid hurt feelings over his boss' absence from a major security forum. Zoellick, who is standing in for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said he stressed this point when he met the foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in the Laotian capital Vientiane.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina shuts Sumatra refinery
Pertamina shuts Sumatra refinery JAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, has shut down its 120,000 barrel-a-day crude oil distillation unit in Dumai, Sumatra for 21 days' maintenance. The refinery, the island's largest, was shut on July 25, Suroso Atmomartoyo, Pertamina's Jakarta-based processing director, said on Thursday. Pertamina delayed the work, earlier scheduled for July 5, because of a fuel shortage in the country.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Combating taxi crimes
Combating taxi crimes From Kompas There have been frequent reports on taxi passengers being robbed or even raped, but so far no concrete action has been taken by the authorities or the taxi companies to prevent the recurrence of such crimes. Apart from material losses, victims of these assaults are also psychologically and mentally harmed. Taxi companies should take great care in recruiting and managing their drivers so that no cabs will be used by unidentified personnel.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI prepares contingency plan for Aceh truce
TNI prepares contingency plan for Aceh truce Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has prepared a contingency plan to anticipate possible violations of the Aceh peace agreement scheduled for signing on Aug. 15. TNI Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday the plan came after he learned there were arguments within the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel group's structure regarding the peace deal.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Page 2
*Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Page 2 *Reality TV fuels dreams among viewers Page 3 *Govt has enough money to train workers: Exporters Page 4 *Story of baby carried for 27 years unfolds Page 5 *Religious credibility wanes as terrorism proliferates Page 6 *Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lot Page 9 *Govt may buy back stake in Indosat from Singapore's firm Page 13 *Ampel, destination for tourism, prayer Page 17
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia dominates Milo Open
Indonesia dominates Milo Open Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Pia Zebadiah upset second-seed Tai Yi of China as young Indonesian shuttlers dominated the quarterfinal matches at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championship here on Thursday. Pia overcame the first game's loss and second game's jitters to finally defeat Tai 3-11, 11-8, 11-1 in the girls' section.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Brand awards should be praised and criticized
Brand awards should be praised and criticized The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uci Sanusi, 45, would never smoke anything other than Dji Sam Soe clove cigarettes, which he has smoked since he was 18. Uci, who works for a printing company on Jl. Percetakan Negara, Central Jakarta, has also spent 15 years driving a Toyota Kijang van that has been the choice of his extended family for decades. His wife, Siti Saini, 40, also has her favorite brands.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. China --- 3x12
1. China --- 3x12 RI, China seal economic and defense deals 2. Fatwa --- 3x16 MUI attacks liberal Islamic movements with 11 new edicts 3. Irish --- 4x9 Blair hails end of armed IRA crusade 4. Tapos --- 1x32 Child sex workers taught self-worth
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP, Malaysian navies start exercises
RP, Malaysian navies start exercises PHILIPPINES: The Philippine and Malaysian navies officially began two-week long joint exercises aimed at boosting interoperability and cooperation in Philippine waters on Thursday, a statement said. "It is expected to boost the two navies' efforts in combating piracy, smuggling and other crimes on the high seas", particularly in the maritime border shared by the two countries, a Philippine navy statement said.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gambling eradication will not be easy
Gambling eradication will not be easy From Koran Tempo Former president Abdurrahman Wahid once revealed the presence of a gambling operation in the Jakarta Bay area. The big casino was already common knowledge, with some figures managing it and powerful owners behind it. To eliminate such big gambling operations will be a very tough job, considering their connections with various interests of individuals and authorities.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam
Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Khaled Abou El Fadl of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), who is known as a strong critic of puritan Wahhabi Islam, visited Yogyakarta earlier this week to deliver a keynote speech during the four-day International Conference on Islam, Women and New World Order. The Jakarta Post's Sri Wahyuni talked to him about Islam-related issues. The following are excerpts from the interview.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Motorists told to get cars tested
Motorists told to get cars tested The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Car and motorcycle owners have six months to take their vehicles in for an emission test, as required under Bylaw No. 2/2005 on air pollution control, or face the possibility of being unable to renew their vehicle's registration. Previously, only cargo trucks and public transportation vehicles, which account for fewer than 10 percent of the four million vehicles in the city, were required to undergo emission tests.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia braces for Kawasaki virus
Indonesia braces for Kawasaki virus The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hot on the heels of the polio and avian influenza outbreaks, Indonesia is back on alert for a new virus that has reportedly struck a child victim, a health official said on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Losing candidates detained over election violence
Losing candidates detained over election violence Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police say they detained on Thursday four people accused of inciting a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, involving thousands of people protesting the result of the recent regental election. The Bengkulu Police were interrogating the four suspects for their alleged involvement in the politically motivated unrest on Monday, National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko said in Jakarta.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI files complaint over territorial violation by KL
RI files complaint over territorial violation by KL Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has lodged a protest with the Malaysian government over the foiled arrest of a number of fishermen aboard three Malaysian trawlers and a possible territorial violation. Director of the Water Police squad Brig. Gen. N. Sutisna said on Thursday the fish poachers had used the presence of an incoming Malaysian warship and helicopter to evade their arrest by Indonesian officers.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 28, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 28, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,180 60 51,500 Adhi Karya 770 0 6,483,000 Adira Dinamika 2,675 0 256,500 AGIS Tbk 130 -5 25,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 225 -5 216,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,260 10 1,070,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Legislators face trip markup case
Legislators face trip markup case Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More irregularities have been unveiled in the use of state money by members of the House of Representatives Commission III for legal and human rights during their recent working visit to Bali. The House secretariat general confirmed on Thursday that it had disbursed payment for a 10-day visit for the legislators, but was never notified that the visit had been shortened.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pluralism within Islam
Pluralism within Islam After Indonesia's success in hosting an interfaith dialog involving 39 Asian and European countries in Bali last week, the nation would do well to address a no less pressing issue at home: promoting an intra-faith dialog, more specifically among different Muslim groups.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Parents protest enrollment procedure
Parents protest enrollment procedure BEKASI: More than 60 parents from Pekayon, Bekasi rallied in front of the Bekasi regional council on Thursday to protest the enrollment procedure at the regency's SMU Negeri 8. The protesters said the enrollment committee had unofficially accepted students who did not pass the entrance test. Accepting some 320 new students, the school has reportedly left one class empty.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, July 29, 2005
TV Today: Friday, July 29, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Hello Kitty 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Religious Teachings 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Koran Recital 1:00 p.m.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
Royal Dutch Shell Plc., Europe's second-largest oil company, said
Royal Dutch Shell Plc., Europe's second-largest oil company, said it wants to resume work in Indonesia after the country's energy minister indicated in media comments that the company is again welcome in the archipelago.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005, 00:00 WIB
MUI attacks progressive Islamic movement
MUI attacks progressive Islamic movement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In what was widely seen as an apparent campaign against freedom of thought and religion, the state-sanctioned Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued on Thursday a fatwa outlawing liberal Islamic thoughts. Apart from liberalism, the council also declared secularism and pluralism forbidden under Islam, through one of the 11 decrees it issued during its four-day national congress that will officially end on Friday.
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Hassan urges caution in UN reform debate
Hassan urges caution in UN reform debate Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Beijing Indonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said here on Thursday.
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From Bali to Holland, with love
From Bali to Holland, with love Rachel Greaves, Contributor, Kerobokan, Bali One morning in October 2000, Jebeh Nyoman Yanti was walking along Sanur Beach, as she did every morning with her friends, looking for customers to attract to the market stalls. Little did the 20-year-old Balinese beach vendor know that this would be the day that would change her life forever. On the beach Jebeh met Tjeerd and Jenny Hoekstra, a middle- aged Dutch couple, enjoying their second holiday in Bali.
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Hospitals prepare for bird flu cases
Hospitals prepare for bird flu cases In an effort to stop bird flu becoming a pandemic in Indonesia, medical experts and hospitals are now drawing up a strategy. "Each country affected has been advised to draft a National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (NIPPP)," Sardikin Giriputro, the head of a special team for bird flu at the Ministry of Health, said on Wednesday during a symposium on avian influenza.
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Garin's 'Rindu Kami Padamu' named Best Asian Movie
Garin's 'Rindu Kami Padamu' named Best Asian Movie The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Garin Nugroho's 7th feature film, Rindu Kami Padamu (Of Love and Eggs) was named The Best Film in the 7th Osian's Cinefan Asian Film Festival on Sunday in New Delhi, India, outshining 120 movies from 30 countries in Asia.
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Pay increase aimed at stemming low productivity
Pay increase aimed at stemming low productivity Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla reiterated on Thursday that efforts to improve the welfare of civil servants could not be put off any longer as the country's bureaucracy and governance were suffering. "We have not increased the salaries of civil servants for three years now. Their salary is actually declining, if higher inflationary pressure is considered.
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Councillor lashes out at district heads
Councillor lashes out at district heads MEDAN, North Sumatra: A Medan councillor condemned on Wednesday seven district heads in Medan for traveling to Malaysia. "Suspected bird flu has been discovered in their areas, and they're traveling to Malaysia," Ikrimah Hamidy, chief of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction at the Medan council, said incredulously.
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'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacks
'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacks Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Pesantren around the country have been associated with terrorism since a series of terrorist attacks began in this country several years ago, including the Bali and Marriott bombings. Is this perception true?
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Hotels fully booked for Zheng He festival
Hotels fully booked for Zheng He festival Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Most of the star-rated and budget hotels in Semarang are fully booked as the celebration of the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's voyage draws near. The majority of the people booking accommodation are Chinese-Indonesians who are coming from all over the country for the celebrations between Aug. 3 and Aug.
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Ampel, destination for tourism, prayer
Ampel, destination for tourism, prayer Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya All of a sudden, several men aged around 26, sitting at the entrance to Jl. Nyamplungan, Ampel, Surabaya, got up and approached The Jakarta Post. In a slightly angry tone, the men, pointing to the warning sign put up at the entrance of the road, told a journalist to get off his motorcycle. "Don't ride when you enter this area," one of them said, in a rather angry and loud voice.
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Merpati: Number one?
Merpati: Number one? The official schedule of Merpati Airlines, effective June 30 till July 31, which has been posted up in every Merpati Office, shows for flights MZ 606 and 615 (Denpasar-Maumere-Denpasar) a Fokker 28 aircraft, one hour 15 minutes flight time and a Rp 721,000 one way fare. In reality Merpati changed -- without notifying their passengers -- to a stone-age Fokker 27 which could hardly make the trip in two-and-a-half hours, but at the same price.
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Palyja, TPJ promise bigger investments
Palyja, TPJ promise bigger investments Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two foreign partners of city tap water company PAM Jaya -- PAM Lyonaisse Jaya (Palyja) and Thames PAM Jaya -- have promised higher investment this year and in coming years. "As the situation is much better now, we are ready to make another huge investment," French Palyja commissioner Bernard Lafronge said in a hearing with the City Council's special team on tap water issues.
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RI, China seal economic and defense deals
RI, China seal economic and defense deals Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Beijing President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Chinese President Hu Jintao witnessed the signing of five agreements on the economy, tsunami assistance projects, defense technology and education at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday afternoon. The signing marked a significant improvement in relations between the two countries.
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Rupiah Rates July 28
Rupiah Rates July 28 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,810.86 7,051.57 7,469.68 7,392.61 Brunei dollar 1 6,202.69 5,598.58 5,931.76 5,869.36 Canadian dollar 1 8,352.21 7,539.01 7,987.38 7,903.63 Swiss franc 1 7,971.74 7,197.99 7,623.53 7,546.12 Danish krone 1 1,670.90 1,507.97 1,597.92 1,580.90 Euro 1 12,465.37 11,255.28 11,920.88 11,799.63 Poundsterling 1 17,995.44 16,249.75 17,209.39 17,035.66 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,327.58 1,198.96 1,269.59 1,256.94...
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Surabaya hotels offer special packages
Surabaya hotels offer special packages SURABAYS: To raise the level of their occupancy rate, several hotels in Surabaya have improved services to their guests, among other things, by offering them a special package. Garden Palace Hotel at Jl. Yos Sudarso 11, Surabaya, for example, has introduced its Garden Executive Membership (GEM), a card that will allow the owner to enjoy a variety of facilities such as a 25 percent discount every day on dining, accommodation and banquet facilities.