Archive: 1 August 2005
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Mon, 01 Aug 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.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. House --- 2x20
1. House --- 2x20 House junket funds 'prone to abuse' 2. Toll ---- 2x22 File class actions against toll rises, YLKI urges 3. Disco --- 1x40 MUI's fatwas encourages use of violence
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
MUI on conversion
MUI on conversion I would like to comment on some passages of your front page article Conversion cause of concern among MUI branches (The Jakarta Post, July 28). While I was casually reading the article I thought "are we being colonized again? Are foreign fighters entering our beloved Indonesian territory? Are we being attacked?" Upon reading more carefully I realized the article must be describing a very dangerous and contagious disease.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Education that lifts children out of poverty
Education that lifts children out of poverty Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta Wealthy parents are inclined to think that their children need the kind of education that ordinary schools cannot offer, i.e. good education with international standards. Many of these parents have got together and created special schools for this purpose. Children from poor families have been facing similar problems. They need a school with educational programs that will help them rise out of their poverty.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
King of graphics making formal entry into Indonesia
King of graphics making formal entry into Indonesia Zatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.id Come to think about it, it is quite amazing that a company with only 4,000 people can set a bunch of industry standards in the computer graphics world. The San Jose-based Adobe Systems Inc. has done it, for sure. Who has not heard of the software program called Photoshop? It has been the de facto standard in the area of image and photo editing.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four victims of
Four victims of rockslide recovered Four people buried and killed by rockslide at a limestone quarry in Grobogan, Central Java, were finally recovered after six hours of effort on Sunday. The four were aboard a truck normally used to transport limestone from the quarry when a wall of rock suddenly collapsed. The victims were identified as Agus, driver of the truck, his offsider Mat Thoha, truck owner Indraswati and a trader Yudi. Local people tried to recover the victims but to no avail.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
File class action against toll rises, YLKI urges
File class action against toll rises, YLKI urges The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) is urging the public to file a class action against the government's plan to raise toll road fees by an average 15 percent in August. YLKI managing director Tulus Abadi said on Sunday that traffic jams have become common features along toll roads, depriving consumers of travel convenience that such roads are supposed to offer.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
MUI's fatwa encourage use of violence
MUI's fatwa encourage use of violence Concluding its seventh congress last week, the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued eleven fatwa that sparked concern over its increasingly conservative stance. Prominent Muslim scholar and rector of the Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University Azyumardi Azra shared over the weekend with The Jakarta Post's Ridwan Max Sijabat his opinion on the controversial views of the MUI. Question: The MUI has issued several contentious fatwa. What is your comment?
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Combating
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.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: The Polish Embassy's counselor, Slawek Strazewski, left
JAKARTA: The Polish Embassy's counselor, Slawek Strazewski, left Indonesia on Friday after completion of his tenure in Jakarta, a source at the embassy said. During his almost three-year stay in Jakarta, the popular and active Polish counselor worked under two Indonesian Presidents: Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Slawek is to stay some time in Warsaw but is expected to return soon to Asia. -- JP
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
The restructuring of Indonesia's intelligence service network
The restructuring of Indonesia's intelligence service network Aleksius Jemadu, Bandung The preservation of democracy and the upkeep of national security are two equally important challenges that Indonesia is facing today. While many agree that this country needs special legislation to regulate its intelligence services, there is little discussion about concrete proposals on how to restructure the current organization of intelligence services.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Danish envoy returns home
Danish envoy returns home JAKARTA: Danish Ambassador to Indonesia Geert Aagaard Andersen left Indonesia on Saturday after serving here for almost four years, a source at the Royal Danish Embassy said. Ambassador Andersen, who submitted his credentials to then president Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sept. 13, 2001, served his full term in Jakarta. Several Indonesian officials, businessmen, and diplomatic cops last week bid farewell to Andersen during a reception.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Human rights at stake as U.S. trains, equips Brimob
Human rights at stake as U.S. trains, equips Brimob Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States has allocated millions of dollars to equip and train Indonesian police's strike force Brimob, a move that an expert claims will improve the police's competence in dealing with strategic policies in a new democracy.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
FFI sees great potential for growth
FFI sees great potential for growth The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rolling out a fresh line of quality products bearing its holding company's new name, top milk producer PT Frisian Flag Indonesia (FFI) is all set to further increase its share in the country's growing market for dairy products.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sunken 'Onrust' to be raised
Sunken 'Onrust' to be raised Antara, Muara Teweh, Central Kalimantan As part of its efforts to enhance tourism in North Barito regency, the regental administration is planning to raise the Onrust, a Dutch patrol boat that sank 146 years ago in the Barito River, some three kilometers south of Muara Teweh, the capital of North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan province. The Dutch vessel ran aground and sank in Dec. 26, 1859, during a battle with natives.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Businessman kidnapped
Businessman kidnapped JAKARTA: A businessman identified as Edi Sastra, 51, was kidnapped early on Saturday by several unidentified people in front of the Crown Discotheque in West Jakarta. "We consider this a kidnapping because we have not heard anything from Edi since yesterday. He is a businessman but we don't know what business he is running," West Jakarta chief of detectives Comr. Hendro Pandowo told The Jakarta Post Sunday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bird flu won't affect tourism: Minister
Bird flu won't affect tourism: Minister The government remains upbeat that the country's tourism sector will be little affected by the bird flu outbreak, the tourism minister says. Jero Wacik said on Sunday the year's foreign tourist arrival target would remain unchanged at about six million visitors despite concerns about the effects on the industry of the avian influenza outbreak. "I don't think bird flu will hurt tourism.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
President to visit NY, London in search of investment
President to visit NY, London in search of investment Indonesia will hold a business forum in London and New York in September in an effort to attract more foreign investment into the country, the government said on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Locals threaten to block Bojong plant
Locals threaten to block Bojong plant BOGOR: Residents near the Bojong waste treatment plant have threatened to block off the plant if it attempts a trial run on Wednesday, Detik.com reported on Saturday. "We insist that the plant be relocated and refuse to allow it to be operated," said Erwin Usman of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment, which has been working with the Bojong residents. Bojong residents attempted to block off the entrance to the plant on July 27 and July 29.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Public egged on eat chicken amid bird flu scare
Public egged on eat chicken amid bird flu scare Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is encouraging people here to continue consuming chicken meat, which they say can still be eaten safely if well-cooked despite a bird flu outbreak in the area. City Livestock, Fisheries and Maritime Agency animal product health division head Hery Indiyanto said over the weekend that chicken consumption in the city had dropped by more than half during the past few weeks.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Many houses violate height rule: Agency
Many houses violate height rule: Agency Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Spatial Agency said on Wednesday that there have been increasing reports of residential buildings violating the 12- meter maximum height regulation and urged related agencies to deal firmly with such violations. "Until such time as we revise the bylaw, residences more than two floors in height are simply in violation of the regulations.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Microsoft to build research center in Indonesia
Microsoft to build research center in Indonesia Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Beijing Indonesia's top two technology institutes -- Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) and Surabaya Institute of Technology (ITS), have signed a deal with the Microsoft Research Center Asia-Beijing on the setting up of a research center in the country.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt considers luxury tax hike for cars below 2,000 cc
Govt considers luxury tax hike for cars below 2,000 cc Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the new energy conservation measures, the government is considering an increase in the luxury tax for cars with an engine displacement of below 2,000 cc (cubic centimeters), a senior official at the Ministry of Industry has said.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Zheng He festival, a reminder of a multicultural society
Zheng He festival, a reminder of a multicultural society Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post When a one-week celebration begins on Monday in Semarang, many school children, university students and residents might ask who is Zheng He? This is no surprise as youngsters are more familiar with explorers like Vasco da Gama and Marco Polo, but not Cheng Ho as Zheng He is locally known. In fact, the Chinese admiral who visited the Central Java port city 600 years ago has an enduring legacy in the city.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
House junket funds 'prone to abuse'
House junket funds 'prone to abuse' Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Question: Is it a working visit if it's just a visit without working? Will it still be called a study tour if it's just about touring but no studying? If legislators, the so-called people's representatives, who get caught on expensive shopping expeditions on what are supposed to be study tours abroad cannot justify their trips to the public, then who can?
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-China deals
Indonesia-China deals The string of economic, education and research cooperation projects and loan agreements signed in the presence of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and President Hu Jintao in Beijing on Thursday reflect the high confidence these two countries have in the future outlook of their relations. Several billion dollars worth of China-Indonesia joint ventures in the development of oil refineries, highways, power plants and coal transportation projects are also in the pipeline.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Consumers establish watchdog
Consumers establish watchdog The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When the fast-food restaurant he stopped at for dinner served up rat droppings in his bowl of rice, Wirawan had no idea what to do beyond complaining to the restaurant manager, who refused to offer an explanation. What recourse do consumers have other than the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) when facing specific problems with food products?
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
City removes barriers at U.S., Australian embassies
City removes barriers at U.S., Australian embassies Around 200 workers from the city transportation agency, city public works agency and city public order agency removed the concrete barriers in front of the Australian Embassy on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta (left photo), and the U.S. Embassy on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Central Jakarta (right photo) late on Friday evening. The move was made amid mounting public complaints that the barriers were causing traffic jams.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
221 people caught in drug raids
221 people caught in drug raids JAKARTA: An officer with the Jakarta Police said on Saturday that 221 people tested positive for drugs during a series of raids in July. "This two-week operation was more about persuasion as we did not detain the people but are only requiring that they regularly report to the police," the head of the city police's drug unit, Sr. Comr. Carlo Brix Tewu, was quoted as saying by Tempointeraktif.com.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt 'not doing enough' for women
Govt 'not doing enough' for women Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-five years after Indonesia ratified a UN convention on the rights of women, experts are criticizing the government for failing to protect women from abuse. Women activists and legal experts urged on Saturday the government to eliminate existing rulings they said discriminated against women.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
It is indeed very sad that our country and government
It is indeed very sad that our country and government tolerates fanatical groups of people that dictate their will upon others. I'm talking about the forced closure of the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Indonesia (JAI) headquarters in Parung, Bogor. The followers of Ahmadiyah have been known for their tolerance to other religions. They have not been involved in any acts of vandalism or mayhem. Now we have read that the regent of Bogor has instructed the closure of the Ahmadiyah center.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Athletes told to focus on training to reap SEA Games goals
Athletes told to focus on training to reap SEA Games goals Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a target of six golds in the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games later this year, the Athletics Association of Indonesia (PASI) is telling its 50 athletes to do what is required to reach the goal. That includes maintaining a disciplined attitude toward their training and taking a course of pricey vitamin supplements for peak performance.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Universities desperate for new students
Universities desperate for new students Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A lack of students might cause 53 of the 106 private universities in Yogyakarta go bankrupt this year because they could not afford to meet operational costs. "In order to survive, a private university should get at least 100 new students (per year). Anything less than that, and the university will not be able to cover operational costs," said head of the Private Universities Association, Sugiyanto.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
221 people caught in drug raids
221 people caught in drug raids JAKARTA: An officer with the Jakarta Police said on Saturday that 221 people tested positive for drugs during a series of raids in July. "This two-week operation was more about persuasion as we did not detain the people but are only requiring that they regularly report to the police," the head of the city police's drug unit, Sr. Comr. Carlo Brix Tewu, was quoted as saying by Tempointeraktif.com.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Timy/Devota seal beach volleball hat trick, Agus/Koko eke out win
Timy/Devota seal beach volleball hat trick, Agus/Koko eke out win Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Ni Putu Timy and Devota Rahawarin swept their third consecutive women's LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball title on Sunday, while Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo finally got their hands on the men's trophy.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Agus, Koko get title at last, Timy/Devota seal hat trick
Agus, Koko get title at last, Timy/Devota seal hat trick Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Ni Putu Timy and Devota Rahawarin swept their third consecutive women's LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball title on Sunday, while Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo finally got their hands on the men's trophy.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chinese juniora edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament
Chinese juniora edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Host players took the boys' doubles and mixed doubles titles at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Saturday, but badminton powerhouse China got the upper hand in their rivalry. With all five finals pitting local players against Chinese, the latter collected the boys and girls singles crowns as well as the girls' doubles in closely fought contests.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sick baby boy in Medan sent away from hospital
Sick baby boy in Medan sent away from hospital Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Sutarno, 40, and Nurliah, 38, could only feel sad and helpless when their son, who is just two-days-old, was rejected by Pirngadi General Hospital in Medan due to a defect on his head. They brought their baby back home after the municipal hospital refused to treat him. Nurliah said their fifth child was born at home on the night of July 27 at about 10:30 p.m. with the help of a midwife.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005
~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005 CHINESE BUSINESS DELEGATION: The World Trade Center Jakarta (WTC) receives a visit from a 7-member business delegation representing seven companies from Shijiazhuang, China. The delegation paid a visit on July 12, 2005, and was organized by the WTC in Shijiazhuang. During their stay in Jakarta, WTC Jakarta arranged business matching gatherings with its members.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Parents complain over NII operation
Parents complain over NII operation JAKARTA: A group of six parents has filed a complaint with the Jakarta Police over their children's involvement in a religious congregation allegedly under the Indonesian Islamic State (NII) movement. A press statement from the center for victims of the movement quoted the parents on Saturday as saying the group had brainwashed their children into committing crimes through the congregation.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Host players took the boys' doubles and mixed doubles titles at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Saturday, but badminton powerhouse China got the upper hand in their rivalry. With all five finals pitting local players against Chinese, the latter collected the boys and girls singles crowns as well as the girls' doubles in closely fought contests.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bylaw needed on textbooks
Bylaw needed on textbooks SURABAYA: A local ordinance is needed to ensure that the minister of national education's regulation No. 11/2005 on school textbooks, which are supposed to be based on National Education Standardization Board (BSNP) recommendations, will be adhered to in the regions, an education official has said.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fake dollars found in Brebes
Fake dollars found in Brebes BREBES, Central Java: Brebes Police on Saturday still hunted down the owner of 190 fake US$100 bills which were surrendered to officers by Dakhrowi, 35, a resident of Songgom Lor village, Songgom district, on Friday. After questioning a witness, the police learned that the owner was Dasman, 40, a resident of Mrawun village, Ampel district, Boyolali regency. Brebes Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Daughter reports medical staff after mother left in coma
Daughter reports medical staff after mother left in coma Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Even the simplest medical procedures are not without risk. Retno Pancawati, 45, is reminded of this every time she sees her mother lying helplessly in a hospital bed. "If only I did not take her to the hospital for eye surgery ..." she says.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Benefiting from positive impacts of bio-fuel use
Benefiting from positive impacts of bio-fuel use Tomohide Sugino, Bogor In confronting historically high global oil prices, we have observed various projects emerging in Asia to develop alternative fuel resources. China, which has experienced skyrocketing oil consumption due to rapid economic growth, has started selling gasoline mixed with 10 percent ethanol (gasohol) in major cities.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central
The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central Java have been growing flowers and decorative plants for centuries. While many Nglurah people have moved away from the village, they continue to work as flower sellers. Pockets of the Nglurah community can be found across the archipelago and as far as Malaysia. Today, there are 355 families or 2,200 people living in the village.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gambling machines confiscated
Gambling machines confiscated JAKARTA: Ciledug Police officers confiscated on Saturday dozens of gambling machines, including roulette games, cards and jackpot machines from several gambling dens in the Tangerang subdistrict. Ciledug sub-precinct chief Adj. Comr. UA Triyanto said all of the machines would be destroyed shortly to show that Ciledug police were serious about eradicating gambling in their area. "We have searched three subdistricts and found the machines.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
KL plays down incident between navy, RI police
KL plays down incident between navy, RI police Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Sunday played down an incident at sea that involved its navy and Indonesian marine police and raised tensions between the two countries. On Wednesday, a Malaysian navy ship and helicopter prevented Indonesian marine police from detaining three Malaysian trawlers for allegedly fishing in Indonesian waters in the Malacca Strait, which lies between parts of the two nations.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
City to keep to minimum toll road entry, exit gates
City to keep to minimum toll road entry, exit gates Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To prevent even worse traffic chaos along the trajectories of a number of planned new inner-city toll roads, the Jakarta administration says it intends to keep the number of entry and exit points to the roads to a minimum. "The idea of expressways is that they should be free of obstructions from point A to point B. That's why we have to reduce the number of entry and exit points.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to invite investors to upgrade 18 state-run ports
Govt to invite investors to upgrade 18 state-run ports Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will soon invite investors to help it upgrade 18 state-run ports in the country in a planned revenue-sharing scheme, the Minister of Transportation says. The ports, which serve national inter-island traffic were located in Papua, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, Hatta Radjasa told The Jakarta Post recently.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asian mayors agree to improve cooperation
Asian mayors agree to improve cooperation The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Mayors from four Asian countries signed a joint agreement in Surabaya on Saturday in a bid to improve cooperation in various sectors. The agreement, reached during the 2005 Surabaya Counterparts Forum, was signed by Lee Kyu Hwan of Busan, Korea; Zhang Changping of Xiamen, China and Li Zhizhen of Guangzhou, China; Eva Aguirre Paz of Marikina in the Philippines, as well as Chusnul Arifien Damuri, the acting Surabaya mayor.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Matahari's Q2 profit rises 36% on sales of clothes
Matahari's Q2 profit rises 36% on sales of clothes Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Matahari Putra Prima, Indonesia's biggest retailer by sales, posted a 36 percent increase in profit in the second quarter, helped by sales of clothes and household products generated from new stores. Net profit in the three months ended June 30 rose to Rp 28 billion (US$2.9 million) from Rp 20.6 billion a year earlier. Sales at the Jakarta-based company gained to Rp 1.45 trillion from Rp 1.22 trillion a year earlier.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Owners prepare to part with old cars
Owners prepare to part with old cars Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a low level employee of a private company in Central Jakarta, Jaka, 35, was able to buy a 87 Toyota Kijang after 10 years of saving. "I bought the car two years ago for Rp 30 million after saving part of my salary for 10 years. Besides driving it every day to the office, I always bring my children and wife to the mall or an attraction on holidays," he told The Jakarta Post over the weekend.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Canada scraps duty on RI steel
Canada scraps duty on RI steel Canada has decided to scrap antidumping and countervailing duties for certain hot-rolled carbon steel plate from Indonesia, as there is not sufficient evidence that the products hurt Canada's steel industry. The move hands Indonesia's products an edge, and an opportunity to be accepted again by Canadian buyers, with lower prices making the products more competitive.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Consumption remains the growth backbone
Consumption remains the growth backbone The Jakarta Post, Asia News Network, Jakarta Indonesia's economy is once again at a crossroads as it enters the second half of the year. Can it sustain the growth it enjoyed in the first two quarters, or will it experience a slowdown due to recent unfavorable circumstances? On one hand, consumption is still expected to grow the rest of the year and maintain its function as the main economic driving force.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Roads not worth fees'
'Roads not worth fees' The government is considering raising the tolls on toll roads by 15 percent to reduce the number of cars on the roads and to raise more money for maintenance. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their comments on the issue. Rully Andhika, 27, is a postgraduate engineering student. He lives in Ciledug, South Jakarta: Personally, I prefer not to take the inner-city toll road because I know there will be traffic. I only take routes that are not that crowded, such as T.B.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Labor training funds llikely abused, observers say
Labor training funds llikely abused, observers say Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls for the government to begin training programs for millions of unskilled workers using billions of dollars in dedicated funds may be impossible to answer due to irregularities in the use of the funds over the years.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience With not a swaying palm tree in sight, the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball tournament is being held in the heart of Surabaya's concrete jungle of hotels, malls and offices. The venue for the tournament, the third leg in the inaugural Indonesia Open, is the sizable carpark of Surabaya Plaza. Two courts of sandpits have been set up surrounded by wooden stands. Six water sprinklers periodically shower the players to keep them cool.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience
Beach volleyball goes to town to find an audience With not a swaying palm tree in sight, the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball tournament is being held in the heart of Surabaya's concrete jungle of hotels, malls and offices. The venue for the tournament, the third leg in the inaugural Indonesia Open, is the sizable carpark of Surabaya Plaza. Two courts of sandpits have been set up surrounded by wooden stands. Six water sprinklers periodically shower the players to keep them cool.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Ni Putu Timy and Devota Rahawarin weathered a semifinal scare to reach the women's final of the LA Menthol Indonesia Open beach volleyball championship here on Saturday. Timy and Devota, the winners of the previous two legs of the series in Yogyakarta and Semarang, were a game down before regrouping to take a 19-21, 21-17, 16-14 victory over Engel Bertha Kaize and Ninik Nuraida in 49 minutes at the Surabaya Plaza parking lot.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners to invest in port project
Foreigners to invest in port project Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Three foreign investors have expressed interest in investing in the construction of Bojonegara International Port (BIP) in Pulo Ample district, Serang regency, Banten, the deputy governor said. "The central government has confirmed that three foreign investors from the United States, Denmark and France have stated their readiness to invest in the project ...
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
PKS prods govt over antigraft drive
PKS prods govt over antigraft drive The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wrapping up its week-long national conference on Sunday, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) criticized President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration for its less than satisfactory performance in fighting corruption and enforcing the rule of law. However, the party also said that the policies being carried out by the current administration were still tolerable as the economy was not reverting to pre-crisis conditions.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Only tribunal can bring justice: Victims
Only tribunal can bring justice: Victims Guido Guilliart, Associated Press, Dili Domingas Casimira has spent the last six years trying to find justice for her husband and brother, gunned down in the Indonesian military's drive against Timor Leste's independence. But like others who suffered in the rampage that left 1,500 dead, she is starting to lose hope - and not without reason.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
NGO volunteer drowns in Aceh
NGO volunteer drowns in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A non-governmental organization volunteer was found dead on Sunday on the shore of Pulau Aceh islet in Aceh Besar regency. Local police chief Adj. Insp. Khairuddin said the volunteer for Save the Children, Asadi Mukhtar, had drowned on Saturday afternoon in high waves. His body was discovered at around 6;30 a.m. on Sunday. Asadi, a native of Lhokseumawe, North Aceh, joined the NGO three months ago.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Knowing our communities
Knowing our communities Continuing our coverage on foreign communities in Indonesia, all this month The Jakarta Post shall be focussing on the Australian community. We will be endeavoring to cover every facet of this community, with a special supplement to be published in the middle of the month. August is Australia's month at the Post! -- Editor
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
PPATK to examine soldiers' accounts
PPATK to examine soldiers' accounts BANDUNG: After revealing suspicious bank accounts belonging to 15 police officers, the Financial Transactions and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) will put the bank accounts of military officers under scrutiny. PPATK head Husein Yunus said, however, the center would cooperate with the Corruption Eradication Commission, which holds the wealth reports of state officials, including military officers.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police told to probe former Aji chief
Police told to probe former Aji chief JAKARTA: The Association of People's Lawyers has criticized the police for their slow investigation into charges of power abuse against former Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) chairman Lukas Luwarso over funds for a district development program. "We reported the case to the police on May 3, 2005, but we never received a report detailing the progress of the investigation. It seems that the probe is too slow," said association chief Habiburokhman.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lion Air lucky draw lamentation
Lion Air lucky draw lamentation Recently I had a very upsetting experience in dealing with the Lion Air marketing system. It is the second time I tried to enter my parents into a lucky draw contest, which Lion claims they are doing every week and once a month. In the instructions, it says that I have to send an SMS to 3477 and they will send me a reply, in which will contain a PIN number and a thank-you note. I followed exactly what the instructions said, but did not get any reply from them.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament
Chinese juniors edge local talent in Milo Open badminton tournament Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Host players took the boys' doubles and mixed doubles titles at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Saturday, but badminton powerhouse China got the upper hand in their rivalry. With all five finals pitting local players against Chinese, the latter collected the boys and girls singles crowns as well as the girls' doubles in closely fought contests.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nano, Ratna blend wedding with acting
Nano, Ratna blend wedding with acting Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The day after their marriage on July 28, 1978, the young couple received a wedding blessing in Effata Church, Melawai, South Jakarta. Uniquely, the traditional piece, Kebo Giro (Buffalo's lush), was played by Javanese gamelan to accompany the couple as they entered the church.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Athletes told to commit to SEA Games goals
Athletes told to commit to SEA Games goals Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With a target of six golds in the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games later this year, the Athletics Association of Indonesia (PASI) is telling its 50 athletes to do what is required to reach the goal. That includes maintaining a disciplined attitude toward their training and taking a course of pricey vitamin supplements for peak performance.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Never mind the price, gold still dazzles Asia
Never mind the price, gold still dazzles Asia Lewa Pardomuan and Atul Prakash, Reuters/Singapore, Bombay Villagers in Indonesia may wear one or two gold teeth to boost social status. In India, parents will not marry off their daughters without giving them some gold jewellery for financial security. Ancient texts talk about Indian merchants venturing on dangerous voyages to distant lands in search of gold. In China, gold inlay was applied to bronze objects by at least 1200 B.C.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Medicine producers' association optimistic about AFTA
Medicine producers' association optimistic about AFTA The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing the full implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AFTA) in a few years, the country's pharmaceutical industry is upbeat it can play a dominant role in the massive regional market. The chairman of the Indonesian Pharmaceutical Association (GP Farmasi Indonesia), Anthony C.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Six countries to take part in Zheng He celebrations
Six countries to take part in Zheng He celebrations Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Six countries are slated to take part in an international exhibition as part of the celebrations to mark the 600th anniversary of Admiral Zheng He's voyage in Semarang from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7. They are Malaysia, Singapore, the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Japan and the Malaysian state of Malacca.
Mon, 01 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/head
JP/2/head August 01, 2005 1. PKS -- 48 pts 5 cols 1line (1x35) PKS prods govt over antigraft drive 2. Microsoft (45) - 48 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x16) Microsoft to build research center in Indonesia 3. Zheng He (45) - 36 pts 5 cols 1line (1x40) Six countries to take part in Zheng He celebrations 4. Mayor (25) - 28 pts 2 cols 2line (2x20) Asian mayors agree to improve cooperation 5. Susul (30) - 28 pts 2 cols 2line (2x20) KL plays down incident between navy, RI police --- 5. Oddworld and photos