Archive: 2 August 2005
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Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Russian military delegation visits RI
Russian military delegation visits RIINDONESIA: A Russian military and technical cooperation team visited Indonesia from July 25 to July 30 to strengthen collaboration between the two countries, the Russian Embassy in Jakarta said.The Russian delegation, led by V.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
MUI slammed over controversial fatwas
MUI slammed over controversial fatwasHera Diani and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, YogyakartaMore condemnation has been heaped on the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) for issuing draconian fatwas outlawing liberal Islamic thought and pluralism, raising the question as to whether the...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Cooler 'mikrolet' minivans await commuters
Cooler 'mikrolet' minivans await commutersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere is good news for commuters who are forced to squeeze into packed mikrolet minivans to get to and from their offices, enduring claustrophobic conditions sometimes made worse when a fellow passenger lights up a...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
2. New -- War-weary Aceh gets chance for peace
2. New -- War-weary Aceh gets chance for peace 1 x 30 A chance of peace for war-weary Aceh Amy Chew New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Antam's sales fall on lower nickel output
Antam's sales fall on lower nickel outputBloomberg, JakartaPT Aneka Tambang (Antam), a mining company 65 percent-owned by the government, said second-quarter sales fell 2 percent as a smelter breakdown cut nickel output.Sales fell to Rp 714.62 billion (US$72.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Cooler Mikrolet minivans await commuters
Cooler Mikrolet minivans await commutersPage 8 It's all in the family for Pia and BonaPage 10Australia seeks to breed test-tube sharksPage 18
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Gun owner arrested for public incident
Gun owner arrested for public incident JAKARTA: After publicly firing his gun in a fight at Cilandak Town Square, South Jakarta, AG, a gun owner was arrested on Monday by the police."The owner aimed his gun at the roof when he was involved in a fight in the basement of Cilandak Town Square at 1:30...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
1. DISCOURSE: 1 X 42
1. DISCOURSE: 1 X 42 'No-strings aid needed if poor states to achieve UN goal' 2. MEDAN: 2 X 22 Buses for tsunami-hit areas stripped for parts 3. TAX: 1 X 40 Govt to raise luxury tax on cars of 1,500-3,000cc 4. SALARY: 3 X 18 Govt may decide against pay rise for top officials
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Suggested titles:
Suggested titles:Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiatives into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cement is an essential material...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
House team to lobby U.S. congress on Papua issue
House team to lobby U.S. congress on Papua issueTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives plans to send a four-member delegation to the U.S. to lobby congress in an attempt to block passage of a bill that raises questions about the status of Papua.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
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.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Govt urged to ensure status of Papua
Govt urged to ensure status of PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraPapuan leaders reacted cautiously on Monday to the bill recently approved by the U.S. House of Representatives, stressing that Papua is legally part of Indonesia but urging the government to renew its commitment to...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
W. Sumatra tourism to get a push
W. Sumatra tourism to get a push PADANG, West Sumatra: State Minister for Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik promised to do more to promote West Sumatra as a tourist destination."West Sumatra has a lot of potential as a tourist area in Sumatra and should be promoted abroad," he said in Padang on...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
What else after Avian influenza?
What else after Avian influenza? Disaster after disaster has marked the ascension of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) as President of the Republic of Indonesia inaugurated on Oct. 20 following the historic and peaceful direct legislative and presidential elections last year.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Breeders hit hard by collapsing poultry sales
Breeders hit hard by collapsing poultry salesMulta Fidrus and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, BogorLife has become more difficult for poultry and pig breeders in Tangerang, Banten, since the area was declared a "red zone" for after as the first avian flu fatalities in humans occurred...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Govt may decide against pay rise for top officials
Govt may decide against pay rise for top officialsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is likely to back off from a plan to raise the take-home pay of senior officials following public criticism.But Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi said the government would raise the salaries of low ranking civil...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
UPC says no to land decree
UPC says no to land decree JAKARTA: The Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) staged a protest on Monday to demand that the city council cease its deliberation of a bylaw draft on land procurement for public projects, saying that it violates the people's land ownership rights.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Three arrested for child trafficking
Three arrested for child traffickingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police arrested over the weekend three Indonesian women and are still hunting down two foreigners -- one American and one Irish citizen -- for their alleged roles in trafficking at least 60 babies out of the country...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Teten among Magsaysay award winners
Teten among Magsaysay award winnersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNoted Indonesian antigraft campaigner Teten Masduki has been named as one of the six recipients of this year's Ramon Magsaysay awards, organizer announced on Monday.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Acehnese orphans travel to Japan for special camp
Acehnese orphans travel to Japan for special campNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehTwenty-six Acehnese pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) students who lost their parents in the tsunami have received the unique opportunity to travel abroad.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Benton junction offers outdoor dining
Benton junction offers outdoor diningThe Jakarta Post, JakartaChoose the weekend, invite a partner -- or two -- set the mood, and pick a venue.Lippo Karawaci's Benton junction, on the corner of the main boulevard, is a nice alternative for those bored with the usual indoor dining experience.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Year-on-year inflation at 7.84% in July
Year-on-year inflation at 7.84% in JulyUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInflation in the country continued to creep up as an ongoing dry season and the recent avian influenza outbreak pushed food prices higher last month, official figures from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) show.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
~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.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Zheng He celebrations in full swing
Zheng He celebrations in full swingSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangChinese-Indonesians from various cities started to arrive in Semarang on Monday to participate in the celebrations marking the 600th anniversary of Admiral Zheng He's epic voyage.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
PT Summarecon Agung clarifies
PT Summarecon Agung clarifies With reference to the article in The Jakarta Post, July 17, on page 15, titled A place to escape traffic jams, we would like to correct an error in the article.In the 16th paragraph it said: "...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Danamon focuses on organic growth for consolidation
Danamon focuses on organic growth for consolidationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTo meet the central bank requirement for banks to boost their capital within five years, Bank Danamon is focusing on expanding its business rather than looking at merging with or acquiring other banks.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Fire leaves over 2,000 people homeless
Fire leaves over 2,000 people homelessAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarA man died and two were injured when a massive fire swept through a fishing village in Cambaya subdistrict, Ujung Tanah district in Makassar on Monday, razing at least 491 houses and leaving over 2,000 people homeless.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Thailand tougher on maritime
Thailand tougher on maritimeKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok By nature, Thailand does not want to get involved with security issues it deems a waste of effort, or pluang tua -- the mind-set that dictates the country's security planning.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
China's CNOOC mulling next move in Unocal takeover
China's CNOOC mulling next move in Unocal takeoverCNOOC is battling to keep alive its attempt to buy Unocal as worries mount that US political opposition might force it to withdraw its US$18.5 billion offer, reports said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4,
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4, 2005Suggested titles:Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiative into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Police arrest Dutchman for alleged child molestation
Police arrest Dutchman for alleged child molestationWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Buleleng, BaliPolice in the Bali regency of Buleleng are questioning a Dutch national who has been arrested for an alleged sexual abuse of minors.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
RI cricket team setting sights on Vanuatu
RI cricket team setting sights on VanuatuWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The country's cricket team is preparing for the ICC Cricket Cup in September in Vanuatu, with a long-term goal to land a spot in the 2011 World Cup.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
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.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Combating taxi crimes
Combating taxi crimesFrom KompasThere 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.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Sampoerna's profit up from sales
Sampoerna's profit up from sales JAKARTA: Indonesian cigarette producer PT HM Sampoerna posted a sharply higher half-year net profit on Monday on the back of stronger sales and gains in the foreign exchange market.The company, a unit of Philip Morris International, reported a 44.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Business as usual won't stop AIDS
Business as usual won't stop AIDSWarief Djajanto Basorie, Jakarta Indonesia estimates it has between 90,000 and 130,000 people living with HIV-AIDS. The alarming matter is that as much as 85 percent of them are in their productive years, aged from 15 to 45.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Pia and Bona are two of a kind
Pia and Bona are two of a kindMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The spectator took a second glance at a pair playing in the mixed doubles of the 2005 Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton tournament in Denpasar.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Indian aircraft carrier leave RI
Indian aircraft carrier leave RI JAKARTA: The Indian aircraft carrier, the INS Viraat, along with the INS Rajput, the Ranjit, INS Shakti and INS Khukri left Tanjung Priok harbor on Monday morning.The fleet came to Indonesia on Thursday for a goodwill visit.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Surabaya hotels offer special packages
Surabaya hotels offer special packagesSURABAYS: 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.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Program turns farmhands into farmers
Program turns farmhands into farmersBudi Santoso, Antara, Cirebon, West JavaThe young men of Blok Maja, Jatimerta in North Cirebon have gone through a remarkable change: from spending their days bored and their nights fighting with youths from neighboring villagers to becoming hard-working and...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Regional elections a waste?
Regional elections a waste?From KompasThere have been reports about the rejection of the results in many of the regional elections marked by mobs ravaging public offices. As a layman, I feel disturbed by these incidents.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Lippo Karawaci well on the way to becoming self-sustaining town
Lippo Karawaci well on the way to becoming self-sustaining townThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNote: The steady influx of migrants into Jakarta has been partly blamed for poor public services in the capital. To solve the problem, some experts have suggested slowing down migration through the development...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
1. Insight -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x48)
1. Insight -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x48)The need to persuade U.S. House, Senate over Papua2. Papua (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)House team to lobby U.S. congress on Papua issue3. Kidnapping (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 1line (1x27)Three arrested for child trafficking4.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Badminton's Pia and Bona are two of a kind
Badminton's Pia and Bona are two of a kindMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The spectator took a second glance at a pair playing in the mixed doubles of the 2005 Milo Junior Indonesia Open in Denpasar.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Buses for tsunami-hit areas stripped for parts
Buses for tsunami-hit areas stripped for partsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThirty-seven buses donated by Islamic Relief London for tsunami- hit areas in Aceh were stripped for their parts while waiting to be released by the customs office at Belawan Port in Medan.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 1, 2005:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 1, 2005: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Making rheumatism treatment better
Making rheumatism treatment betterEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeasoned physician John Darmawan has been through the bad and the good times in this country's long journey to what it is has become today.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Rupiah Rates Aug. 1
Rupiah Rates Aug. 1 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,800.25 7,041.72 Brunei dollar 1 6,194.95 5,589.90 Canadian dollar 1 8,417.95 7,597.25 Swiss franc 1 8,011.20 7,231.43 Danish krone 1 1,678.81 1,515.02 Euro 1 12,523.02 11,303.94 Poundsterling 1 18,120.96 16,350.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Gontor to open branch in Aceh
Gontor to open branch in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Gontor modern Islamic boarding school is preparing its operation in Aceh, expecting to admit about 250 male students.Abdullah Syukri Zakarsyi, the headmaster of the Aceh branch of Gontor boarding school, said the new academic year would start soon,...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, August 2, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, August 2, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m. Pop Songs1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Exports up in first semester: BPS says
Exports up in first semester: BPS saysThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite a slight drop in exports in June, Indonesia's exports over the first six months of the year were still up on strong global demand for the country's mining, industrial and agricultural products, the Central Statistics Agency...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Shares end lower on selling in Medco
Shares end lower on selling in MedcoDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended lower on Monday, led by continued selling in gas and oil producer Medco Energi after the company set the price for its secondary offering at a discount, dealers said.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Health posts need Rp 400b
Health posts need Rp 400b DENPASAR: The National Family Planning Board has asked the government for the Rp 400 billion (US$41.23 million) it requires to revitalize some 200,000 health posts (Posyandu) across the country.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
'There should be no traffic jams on the expressways'
'There should be no traffic jams on the expressways'The government is planning to increase expressway tolls by at least 15 percent in order to reduce the number of cars using them and raise money for maintenance. The Jakarta Post asked some Jakartans for their opinions on the plan.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Misinformation retards polio purge, officials say
Misinformation retards polio purge, officials sayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parents' fears of the side effects of the polio vaccination is increasing the risk of exposing their infants to polio, officials say, thus allowing the virus to spread within the country and beyond, particularly in the rainy...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Combating
Combating taxi crimesFrom KompasThere 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.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
People with HIV fight discrimination
People with HIV fight discriminationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLast May, Devi, not her real name, was surprised when none of the nurses congratulated her after she successfully delivered a baby girl."I was really hurt ...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
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.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Timor Leste commissioners announced
Timor Leste commissioners announcedIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia and Timor Leste announced on Monday the names of the 10 members of the Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF), who will look into the violence that took place in Timor Leste in 1999 (then called East Timor).
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
A chance of peace for war-weary Aceh
A chance of peace for war-weary AcehAmy Chew, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia's province of Aceh became a cause for the world when the killer tsunami of Dec. 26 brought death and destruction, taking more than 126,000 lives.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
...GAM, the military and the Indonesian government have to
...GAM, the military and the Indonesian government have to learn to trust one another in order to give peace a chance in the disaster-ravaged and war-torn Aceh.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
The 'peace' virus
The 'peace' virus God bless those who never gave up hope and are full of goodwill.For many of this generation, the conflicts in Aceh and Northern Ireland have been a staple part of their general consciousness.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Diarrhea hits Kupang city
Diarrhea hits Kupang city KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 30 Kupang residents, mostly children, have been affected by an outbreak of diarrhea.Many of the victims sought treatment at WZ Johannes Hospital, leaving the facility overwhelmed and unable to cope with the rush of patients.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Thai-Japan free trade agreement agreed in principle
Thai-Japan free trade agreement agreed in principleAssociated Press, BangkokThailand and Japan have agreed to forge a free trade agreement and expect to sign the deal next April unless disagreements arise over details, the head of the Thai negotiation team said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
State Secretariat caught in graft probe
State Secretariat caught in graft probeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The interdepartmental anticorruption team has found indications of widespread corruption at the State Secretariat, a crime that may affect some powerful and influential people.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Easing trade restrictions: Critical to boost Asia-Pacific's
Easing trade restrictions: Critical to boost Asia-Pacific's poorest countriesHafiz A. Pasha Jakarta As high-ranking representatives from 53 Asia-Pacific countries gather here tomorrow to review progress toward the global anti- poverty goals, we must recall that our ambitions -- upon which the lives...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
'No-strings aid needed if poor states to achieve UN goals'
'No-strings aid needed if poor states to achieve UN goals'Indonesia is hosting the Asia Pacific Ministerial Meeting on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) beginning Wednesday through Friday. Erna Witoelar, the United Nations Special Ambassador for MDGs, spoke to The Jakarta Post's Riyadi Suparno...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
New era unfolds for Malaysia's ailing Proton
New era unfolds for Malaysia's ailing ProtonEileen Ng, Associated Press, Kuala LumpurSelling off a chunk of Malaysia's national car maker Proton to Volkswagen AG -- and possibly surrendering management control -- would likely be a blow to Malaysian pride, but analysts say such a move would be huge...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Susilo sends condolences to Saudi people
Susilo sends condolences to Saudi peopleThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono conveyed his condolences to the Saudi people on Monday for the death of King Fahd, a presidential spokesman said."The President conveys his condolences for the passing of King Fahd.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Govt to raise luxury tax on cars of 1,500-3,000cc
Govt to raise luxury tax on cars of 1,500-3,000ccThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has made a proposal to raise the luxury tax on cars with an engine displacement of between 1,500 cubic centimeters (cc) and 3,000 cc up to 10 percent.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Foreign monitors discuss division of labor
Foreign monitors discuss division of laborPhoto: AP/Achmad IbrahimAceh peace monitoring team member from the European Union Pieter Feith (left photo above), Crisis Management Initiative (CMI) member Juha Christensen and Indonesian Minister of Communications and Information Sofyan Djalil (right)...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Ministers urged to deal with regional issues
Ministers urged to deal with regional issuesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActivists from some Asian countries began a two-day discussion on Monday ahead of the Regional Ministerial Meeting on Millennium Development Goals (MDG) in Asia and the Pacific, which is scheduled to commence on...
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Astratel, Citigroup buy toll road stake
Astratel, Citigroup buy toll road stake JAKARTA: PT Astratel Nusantara and its partner Citigroup Financial Products Inc. bought a 54 percent stake in toll road operator PT Marga Mandalasakti in a deal valued at Rp 255.3 billion (US$26 million), Astratel said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Al-Qaeda bankrolled Jakarta bombing: Report
Al-Qaeda bankrolled Jakarta bombing: ReportOsama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network bankrolled last year's bombing outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta, a key militant charged for the attack told Indonesian police, the Australian newspaper said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Women sent to work as prostitutes in Singapore from Batam
Women sent to work as prostitutes in Singapore from BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamEighteen-year-old "Ani" was shocked. The native of Palembang could no longer return to Singapore where she used to work as a prostitute.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
The need to persuade U.S. House and Senate over Papua
The need to persuade U.S. House and Senate over PapuaNeles Tebay, Rome The government is beginning to pay the price for its reluctance to honor its commitment to fully implement Law No. 21/2001 on special autonomy for Papua.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
PLN to get $93.5m from China for power plant
PLN to get $93.5m from China for power plantLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara will get US$93.5 million in loans from China to build a coal-fired power plant in West Kalimantan, a company executive says.
Tue, 02 Aug 2005
Lawmaker supports death penalty
Lawmaker supports death penalty SURAKARTA, Central Java: A legislator threw his weight on Monday behind an idea to impose the death penalty for corruption convicts, saying the crime was as extraordinary as acts of terrorism.