Archive: 27 August 2005
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Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Rupiah --- 3x11
1. Rupiah --- 3x11 Rupiah falls to record low of Rp 10,400 or No sign of relief for ailing rupiah or Rupiah gets another blow at week's end 2. Polio ---- 1x36 Govt optimistic over polio vaccination drive 3. Jaksa ---- 1x27 Little fanfare at Jalan Jaksa Fair 4. Mars ----- 1x24 Star gazers, its full Mars tonight!
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Astra Agro revenue may drop 5%
Astra Agro revenue may drop 5% JAKARTA: Indonesian palm oil producer PT Astra Agro Lestari on Friday said its 2005 revenue may drop 5 percent year-on-year because of lower crude palm oil prices. The company forecast revenue at Rp 3.13 trillion (US$301 million) this year, down from Rp 3.3 trillion in 2004, said Julie Syaftari, the company's finance director.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students study fine arts
Students study fine arts Dyah Hapsari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Singapore International School The students tearing down the corridor are not late for class but eager to see where their artwork has been hung in the school's annual display. When all had arrived, the budding artists whose works had been selected as the most outstanding gave a floor talk to a group of around 400 students and parents.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fighting the drug war from the demand side
Fighting the drug war from the demand side Robert PD, Jakarta Can any government in the world stop drug trafficking once and for all? The most logical answer is "No". Imagine this situation: Thousands of airplanes take off and land at thousands of destinations every day; thousands of merchant ships arrive in thousands of harbors every day.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police looking for Chinese national
Police looking for Chinese national JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police are looking for Chen Chung, a People's Republic of China national, for allegedly exporting timber without the required documents. Chen is the director of private company CV Sabda Kreasi. The timber had been loaded into several containers but was confiscated by police a week ago from a vessel on the Batanghari River. The timber was to be sent to Singapore. East Tanjungjabung regency police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
People's regents
People's regents From Media Indonesia A number of provinces and regencies have already finished their direct elections for regional heads without court disputes, and some others are slated for inauguration later. The regional direct election has cost a lot of energy and funds in an effort to develop democracy, the first of their kind in 60 years after the nation's independence. Therefore, the elected heads of regencies are now called people's regents.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
More Malaysians visit Bali
More Malaysians visit Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Malaysian tourists visiting Bali in the first quarter of the year totaled 15,621 people, a 66.1 percent increase from the same period last year, according to a report by Bank Indonesia. The increase was attributed to the rising number of Malaysian budget airlines operating between Bali and Malaysia.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Do-it-yourself tourism in Trowulan
Do-it-yourself tourism in Trowulan If you've been bumped in Borobudur, pressured at Prambanan and fleeced at both, don't despair. There's one place left where the splendid history of Java can be savored in solitude. The Jakarta Post contributor Duncan Graham reports from Trowulan. The problem with this story is that it's giving away secrets; fortunately readers of The Jakarta Post are discerning. I know you'll treat this information as exclusive and will only pass it on to the right people.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI society is facing a crisis of confidence
RI society is facing a crisis of confidence Ardimas Sasdi, Jakarta Police raided a Jakarta-based educational institute last week and found that the institution had awarded bogus academic titles to well over 2,000 people. But the most bizarre aspect of this matter are the backgrounds of the recipients.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 26, 2005:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 26, 2005: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,470 10 79,500 Adhi Karya 530 -30 6,320,000 Adira Dinamika 2,125 -25 335,500 AGIS Tbk 85 -5 73,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 240 0 218,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,230 -20 1,142,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165...
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Terror suspect's death unconfirmed
Terror suspect's death unconfirmed Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Police have denied a report that Indonesian terrorist suspect Umar Patek was killed last week by the Philippine army during a raid in the southern part of the country. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Star gazers, it's full Mars tonight!
Star gazers, it's full Mars tonight! The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Star gazers, try your luck tonight. If you happen to be outdoors, look up to the eastern sky and -- if it is not cloudy or rainy -- you just might spot a bright red shining star that does not flicker. There you go, it is the red planet in a full circle.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Judgeship hopefuls seek decent salary
Judgeship hopefuls seek decent salary The Jakarta Post Jakarta Although the new labor court system will not be set up until next year, prospective candidates in line for judgeships in the courts, which will hear and adjudicate upon industrial relations disputes, have expressed concerns about the possibility of low salaries.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Labor (1x42)
1. Labor (1x42) Judgeship candidates fearful of low salaries 2. Church (3x18) Police investigate church closures, vow to take action 3. Umar (1x32) Terror suspect's death unconfirmed
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indofood's net profit nosedives 88 percent
Indofood's net profit nosedives 88 percent The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world's largest instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur's net profit in the first semester nosedived by 88 percent to Rp 14.5 billion (US$1.4 million) from Rp 120.8 billion in the corresponding period last year.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Power bill, a guessing game
Power bill, a guessing game Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan It turns out that constant electricity blackouts are not the only thing that customers have had to suffer. In Medan city, electricity customers might not have been charged fairly since their monthly bills have been based only on estimates of usage.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Spinning top festival hoped to whip up tourism
Spinning top festival hoped to whip up tourism Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta They may have different names and shapes, but spinning tops, or gasing as they are called in Indonesian, always succeed in attracting the attention of children and adults alike. Now, top spinners from 21 regions across the country are gathering from Friday through Sunday at Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta to show off their expertise in making and spinning their own unique tops.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australians in Indonesia receive government drugs email
Australians in Indonesia receive government drugs email Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Thousands of Australians living in Indonesia have been sent an email from their government warning them against using or trafficking drugs, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Friday. The unprecedented email, which was sent by the embassy in Jakarta to more than 3,000 citizens, follows a string of arrests of Australians on drug charges in Indonesia.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nambo selected as site of new dump for Jakarta
Nambo selected as site of new dump for Jakarta Theresia Sufa and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Bogor/Jakarta Nambo village in Bogor regency will become one of three planned dumps established to solve the garbage problem in Greater Jakarta, which includes Bogor, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
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RI society is facing a crisis of confidence Ardimas Sasdi Jakarta 2. Jamil -- "Imperial Manila" and the federalist dream 2 x 21 'Imperial Manila' and the federalist dream Jamil Maidan Flores Jakarta 3. Daily -- Use of pesticides: Abuse of life? 2 x 21 The use of pesticides: Is it an abuse of life? Nazrul Islam The Daily Star
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh urgently needs alternative economy: World Bank
Aceh urgently needs alternative economy: World Bank Fayen Wong, Reuters/Singapore Reconstruction and aid cash pouring into Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh province could put livelihoods at risk once the money dries up unless the economy is strengthened, a World Bank official said on Thursday. The Dec.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Industrial estate business begins to look up
Industrial estate business begins to look up Signs of a revival in investor confidence has brought fresh hope to the country's many industrial estates, which have been in the doldrums since the crisis hit the country several years ago. Activities in many of the industrial estates, especially those located near Jakarta, have picked up. Many of them are improving their infrastructure in a bid to take advantage of the increase in business confidence.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Supplying Pertamina
Supplying Pertamina With economic growth of over 6 percent and a budget deficit of (in the worst case) of only 1 percent in 2005, Indonesia's macroeconomic picture appears very good. I find the ongoing pressure on the currency, in view of the latter, difficult to understand. Further, Indonesia is less dependent on oil imports than all other Asian countries with the exception of Brunei. Yet the currencies of these other countries remain firm against the dollar.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police investigate church closures, vow to take action
Police investigate church closures, vow to take action Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Bandung Police in West Java, bowing to public pressure, are taking firm action against Muslim hard-liners blamed for closing dozens of neighborhood churches there. The police questioned on Friday suspect Muhammad Mu'min Al- Mubarak, the Anti-Apostasy Movement Alliance (AGAP) commander who led mobs to forcibly close more than 30 churches in Bandung and neighboring areas.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. AMBON: 1 X 35
1. AMBON: 1 X 35 Police arrest more suspects in Ambon blast 2. ACEH: 2 X 21 Acehnese woman finds solace through sewing 3. ECONOMY: 1 X 40 Aceh urgently needs alternative economy: WB 4. SHABU: 2 X 18 Prosecutor arrested with 'shabu-shabu' 5. SPIN: 2 X 24 Spinning top festival hoped to whip up tourism
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bawean Island women earn more money than in Malaysia
Bawean Island women earn more money than in Malaysia Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Bawean (Part two of series of stories on Bawean Island) In less than five minutes, Ramlah, the owner of the Medan Selera cafe in Sangkapura district, Bawean, set out various Malay dishes for her customer, including tarik tea, tom yam soup and Cennai bread. The presence of the Malay dishes on the island is not peculiar as a good number of Bawean residents have lived and worked in the neighboring country.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flash flood kills two, injures nine
Flash flood kills two, injures nine Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Two people perished and nine others were injured when flash floods on Wednesday night hit two villages in Central Tapanuli regency, some 400 kilometers southwest of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. The disaster, which was caused by torrential rains, also destroyed hundreds of residents' homes and dozens of hectares of rice paddy in the villages of Utte Boang and Gabungan Hasang Barus in Sosor Gadong districts.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Frequently Asked Questions on investing in Indonesia
Frequently Asked Questions on investing in Indonesia How do you set up a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) company in Indonesia? A Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) company should be incorporated as an Indonesian limited liability company (PT) and domiciled in Indonesia.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Visiting players triumph in RI bowl tourney
Visiting players triumph in RI bowl tourney Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Zara Glover of England and Alex Liew of Malaysia have been named the winners of the third Indonesia Open Tenpin Bowling Championship in the women's and men's divisions respectively. Glover, who emerged as the 2005 World Games runner-up, thrashed local hopeful Putty Armein 220-151, while Alex defeated Wu Siu Hong of Hong Kong 245-210 in the finals on Friday.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Germany donates 32m euro for Aceh
Germany donates 32m euro for Aceh JAKARTA: Germany's Ministry of Finance, KFW Entwicklungsbank and the German Development Bank have signed three grant agreements worth 32 million euro to support the reconstruction of Aceh. A press statement from the German Embassy in Jakarta announced on Friday that one program is to help rebuild some 10,000 houses for victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI opens emergency disaster hotline
RI opens emergency disaster hotline MALAYSIA: Indonesia's top envoy in Malaysia is setting up an emergency hotline between key officials in the two countries to cut bureaucracy in dealing with disasters such as the recent haze crisis, a report said on Friday.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor arrested with 'shabu shabu'
Prosecutor arrested with 'shabu shabu' Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police arrested a prosecutor of the Cibinong Prosecutor's Office in Bogor at an apartment in Kuningan, South Jakarta, for alleged possession of 187 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and 30 ecstasy pills. The police also found two guns and six bullets in the suspect's apartment. Jakarta Police drug squad chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
70 more foreign sex workers arrested
70 more foreign sex workers arrested Only two days after 68 foreign sex workers were arrested in several nightclubs, saunas and beauty salons, city police announced on Friday that they had arrested 70 more foreign sex workers. Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani said the police also arrested four alleged pimps who had brought the women to the country and provided them with accommodation. "Together with previous arrests, we have detained around 180 foreign workers.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police detain more suspects in Ambon blast
Police detain more suspects in Ambon blast M. Azis Tunny and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Ambon/Jakarta The police have arrested two more suspects in connection with Thursday's bomb blast at the Mardika Market in Ambon, and said they are linked to terrorist group Mujahidin Ambon.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
The case for multiculturalism
The case for multiculturalism Maria Vamvakinou MP Jakarta Since the tragedy of the London bombings, many of the commentators debating the pros and cons of Australia's policy of multiculturalism have simply ignored reality. Critics focus their attacks on the Muslim community, yet at the same time, they often commend Australia's post war immigration policy. This is ironic given that many post war immigrants were treated with equal suspicion, my family included.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Offering kaleidoscope of paintings
Offering kaleidoscope of paintings Karen Stingemore and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In spite of improving professionalism among artists, which should mean better control over their working schedules, the holding of a theme-based exhibition of a single painter has proved to be an uphill struggle for an art gallery.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
For Bawean people, pursuit of ringgit outweighs school
For Bawean people, pursuit of ringgit outweighs school As part of efforts to improve their livelihood, many Bawean people have left to neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore in order to find work. The Jakarta Post's Indra Harsaputra recently went to Bawean and its surrounding islands, including Gili Island, in order to look into how the phenomenon has affected the lives of the people of Bawean.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia secures $140m order from Adidas
Indonesia secures $140m order from Adidas Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Increasing fuel and electricity prices for industry will not deter foreign companies from investing in the country, a minister says. Foreign companies that have secured US$140 million worth of orders from international sportswear brand Adidas for sports equipment and apparel are expected to open up factories in Indonesia.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake shakes Manado, no panic
Earthquake shakes Manado, no panic MANADO, North Sulawesi: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale shook Manado city on Friday, meteorologists said. But no damage has been immediately reported. Manado Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) head Subardjo said the quake took place at around 1:30 p.m., with the epicenter located 30 kilometers deep in the Maluku Sea, or 150 kilometers east of Manado. Apart from Manado, the tremor was also felt in the towns of Tondano and Butung, he added.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rival noodle-makers including Wings Group have cut prices to
Rival noodle-makers including Wings Group have cut prices to compete with Indofood, eroding sales growth, Bloomberg reported. The company's market share last year fell to 78 percent from about 88 percent in 2003. The company in June cut its target for full-year profit to match that of its earnings in 2004, which fell 37 percent.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
GAM, BRR can work together, with mutual trust
GAM, BRR can work together, with mutual trust The chairman of the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency for Aceh and Nias (BRR), Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, talked with Tiarma Siboro on the impact of the signing of the peace agreement between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). The following is an excerpt from the interview: Question: Following the signing of the deal, have there been any significant changes to your policies?
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
~Industrial Estate: Monday, August 29, 2005
~Industrial Estate: Monday, August 29, 2005 Photo A: Investing In Indonesia INDUSTRIAL PARK: An aerial view of an industrial estate in Cikarang, Bekasi. Many industrial estates begin to improve their infrastructure and facilities amid the revival of business confidence. Photo B: Courtesy of Lippo CIKARANG MOTORCYCLE PLANT: An employee of a motorcycle assembly plant, one of the tenants in the Lippo Cikarang Industrial Estate, is engaged in his work.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Museum society organizes tour
Museum society organizes tour JAKARTA: The Sahabat Museum society, a group of people interested in Jakarta's museums, is planning a tour of old Batavia bank buildings on Sunday. The tour will start at 7:30 a.m. at the Factorij Nederlandsche Handel-Maatschappij building, now known as the Bank Mandiri Museum, which houses a collection of banking equipment from the colonial era.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
GAM and BRR can build mutual trust by any means
GAM and BRR can build mutual trust by any means The chairman of the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency for Aceh and Nias (BRR), Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, talked with Tiarma Siboro on the impact of the signing of the peace agreement between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). The following is an excerpt from the interview: Question: Following the signing of the deal, have there been any significant changes to your policies?
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bank Lippo acquisition approved
Bank Lippo acquisition approved The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shareholders of publicly listed PT Bank Lippo have approved the acquisition of more than half of its shares by Khazanah Nasional, a Malaysian government investment holding arm. They approved the acquisition during an extraordinary meeting on Friday in Jakarta. Khazanah acquired Swissasia Global (SAG)'s 52.05 percent stake in Bank Lippo for about Rp 3.3 trillion (about US$320 million), or Rp 1,619.11 per share.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. offers $1m for antitrafficking drive
U.S. offers $1m for antitrafficking drive JAKARTA: The United States pledged an additional US$1 million in aid on Friday to help Indonesia's fight against human trafficking. A letter of agreement concerning the assistance fund was signed by Charge d'Affairs of the United States Embassy W. Lewis Amselem and National Police chief Gen. Sutanto here on Friday. Under the agreement, the U.S. offers the aid to the Indonesian police and other justice sector agencies involved in law enforcement efforts.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Judgeship candidates fearful of low salaries
Judgeship candidates fearful of low salaries The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the new labor court system will not be set up until next year, prospective candidates in line for judgeships in the courts, which will hear and adjudicate upon industrial relations disputes, have expressed concerns about the possibility of low salaries.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Timy, Devota take second win
Timy, Devota take second win The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ni Putu Timy and Devota Rahawarin struggled to take their second win at the LA Menthol Indonesian Open Beach Volleyball Championship here on Friday. Indonesia's No. 1 pair, winners in the preceding three legs in the series, were extended to three games in their 21-8, 19-21, 15-10 victory over Angel Bertha Kaize and Ninik Nuraida in the final of the four-leg Indonesia Open at the Senayan Plaza parking lot in central Jakarta.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Displaced Maluku families stuck in refugee camps
Displaced Maluku families stuck in refugee camps M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon There has not yet been any indication that the issue of internally displaced families in Maluku will be resolved before the target date for completion on Sept. 15, despite hundreds of billions of rupiah allocated to facilitate their return home.
Sat, 27 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment starts coming back
Foreign investment starts coming back After years of slumping, foreign direct investment in Indonesia has started to gain ground amid an improved confidence in doing business in the country. Business activities have begun to increase, as seen in the sharp increase in the amount of money spent to set up new businesses during the first seven months of the year.