Archive: 8 August 2005
71 articles found
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/BUTON
JP/5/BUTON Manuscript symposium to help flesh out Indonesian history Hasrul The Jakarta Post/Kendari "Inside this letter, I wish to express several hopes," states a letter sent to the Netherlands government by Buton Sultan Muhyiuddin Abdul Gafur a few centuries ago. Excerpts of the letter have been translated by Buton historian Suryadi, who is presenting a paper at the IX International Symposium on Old Archipelagic Manuscripts being held in Buton regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nur Mahmudi tells supporters to stage peaceful protests
Nur Mahmudi tells supporters to stage peaceful protests Abdul Khalik and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung Over 5,000 members of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and Nahdhatul Ulama (NU) gathered on Sunday in Depok, West Java, to protest a court ruling that declared Golkar Party candidate Badrul Kamal the winner of the June 26 Depok mayoral election. During the protest, the crowd held a joint prayer at a parking lot near the Depok Police station and the municipality office.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jaksa Defenders Front
Jaksa Defenders Front Simon Pitchforth's article on Jl. Jaksa did little more than perpetuate the stereotypical perceptions of this celebrated and notorious street. His whimsical portrayals of Jaksa inhabitants indicate that he has spent little time talking to them and much time judging them. Since his idea of fun is to bring his own friends and completely take over a small restaurant, I can only assume he prefers judging people to meeting them.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
High oil prices threaten state budget
High oil prices threaten state budget Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Continuing high global oil prices have put Indonesia's fiscal stability teetering on a tightrope as the oil-producing country fails to benefit from the situation. Instead, the country faces swelling oil import costs due to rising domestic fuel consumption.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Antique car owners hold rally
Antique car owners hold rally The owner of an antique car (picture above) drives past the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta on Sunday morning on his way to a protest against a proposal to ban old cars from Jakarta's streets. Hundreds of antique car owners from the Indonesia Antique Cars Fan Association (PPMKI) drove from the National Monument park to Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin as part of the protest.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chicken sales up despite scare
Chicken sales up despite scare The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although there has not yet been a complete return to normalcy, the sale of chicken and eggs at Tangerang markets had started to increase after a drop of sales, following the recent deaths of three residents infected with avian influenza. Secretary of the Information Center on Chicken and Fowl Marketing in Tangerang, Sutrisno, said the increasing demand for chicken and eggs was mostly coming from restaurants and supermarkets.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4,
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4, 2005 Suggested titles: Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiative into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cement is an essential material in today's society.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Volleyball-playing President uses sport to connect with people
Volleyball-playing President uses sport to connect with people The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Under the gaze of hundreds of people, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's presidential volleyball team beat three rival teams during a friendly competition on Saturday morning. Consisting of presidential guards, Susilo's team faced no difficulties winning the matches at the Bung Karno sports complex in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Canadian Red Cross to donate houses
Canadian Red Cross to donate houses BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Following the lead of other donors, the Canadian Red Cross is planning to build some 2,500 houses in the stricken regency of Aceh Besar. The construction of the houses for tsunami victims will begin in September. The houses will be built in two districts in Aceh Besar regency. The plan was sealed in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed on Friday by the Canadian Red Cross representative, Jean Slick, and Aceh Besar Regent Zaini Azis.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lead concentration high above Serpong research center
Lead concentration high above Serpong research center The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The concentration of lead in the air around Serpong's Research and Technology Center (Puspitek) as well as in the blood of elementary school students in the area exceeds the tolerable level, studies say.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
UK plan to crack down on terror criticized
UK plan to crack down on terror criticized Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Terrorism and Muslim groups have been generalized as one in the same to an extent that it may well harm the majority of Muslims who are against violence, an observer says. As British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced new counter- terrorism measures on Friday, which emphasize a crackdown on extremist groups, noted Muslim scholar Moeslim Abdurrahman expressed concern that he may be going too far.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Last mile is weak link in tsunami warning system
Last mile is weak link in tsunami warning system A tsunami alert system is taking shape around the Indian Ocean seven months after gargantuan waves killed more than 230,000 people, but making sure warnings reach impoverished coastal villages remains problematic, experts said.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regional elections a waste?
Regional elections a waste? From Kompas There 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. The cost of repair following such destruction will be taken from the state treasury or regional budgets, which really need the money to construct public facilities or support poor people.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesia is perfect example of pluralism'
'Indonesia is perfect example of pluralism' Dozens of cultures and beliefs made Indonesia a nation long before it declared Independence on August 17, 1945. The recent edicts issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) that, among other things, bans pluralism and joint prayers, and has challenged the nation's "Unity in Diversity" philosophy. The Jakarta Post asked a few residents their thoughts on this issue. Farid A.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Piece of timber a reminder of Zheng He
Piece of timber a reminder of Zheng He ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Wednesday, Aug. 3, was a very historic day for Tjio Eng San. Based on the Chinese lunar calendar, on that day, 600 years ago, the great Admiral Zheng He (also known as Cheng Ho) sailed to Indonesia and visited several cities, including Surabaya, Semarang and Palembang.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN disappointed by absence of U.S., Chinese ministers at ARF
ASEAN disappointed by absence of U.S., Chinese ministers at ARF The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is celebrating its 38th anniversary on Monday. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will deliver the 2005 ASEAN Lecture this morning. In conjunction with ASEAN DAY, The Jakarta Post's Veeramalla Anjaiah submitted written questions to ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yongon a range of issues.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Health service for the poor
Health service for the poor From Bisnis Indonesia The parents of a premature and ailing baby recently had to spend 11 hours seeking medical treatment in five hospitals before finally being admitted in Harapan Bunda Hospital. Earlier, a scavenger had carry his dead child to Bogor because he could not afford to pay a central Jakarta hospital's ambulance fee.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Abortion favors physicians
Abortion favors physicians From Kompas Abortion has become a hot issue recently in connection with current attempts to legalize it through an amendment to Law No.23/1992. Though the amendment is meant to protect women from unprofessional, unsafe and unscrupulous abortions, the legalization will free the medical profession engaged in this practice free from prosecution. As indicated by gynecologist PY Kusuma, this legalization will increase abortions instead of preventing them.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Record-breaking turnout for seven-city 10K run
Record-breaking turnout for seven-city 10K run The Jakarta Post Bandung/Medan/Makassar Thousands turned out in seven cities nationwide on Sunday for a 10-kilometer run intended to help put the country back on track for development. The event, sponsored by an energy drink manufacturer, was touted as a symbolic opportunity for citizens to show they would do their best in their respective fields as Indonesia prepares to mark its 60th independence anniversary on Aug. 17.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flybook: A sub-notebook or a smartphone?
Flybook: A sub-notebook or a smartphone? Zatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.id Up to a couple of weeks ago we were still talking about how notebook shipments were driving worldwide PC sales. In fact, Virginia-based market analyst NPD Techworld, as reported in the June-July edition of ComputerWorld, was predicting that this month notebook sales would exceed desktop PCs for the first time in the U.S.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
The impact of MUI fatwas on freedom of religion in Indonesia
The impact of MUI fatwas on freedom of religion in Indonesia Muhamad Ali, Hawaii The fatwas (edicts) issued by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) concerning intra and inter-religious issues in the country have generated concerns and criticisms from other scholars and the public, and clearly demonstrates that there is still a semantic and intellectual gap among the religious elites themselves about how to deal with religious diversity and freedom.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fasten your seat belts
Fasten your seat belts Allow me to complain about the discomfort and security in a Lion Air flight from Makassar-Denpasar on board JT 0741 on July 10 (flight time at 9:53 Central Indonesia Standard Time). My ticket was No. 99077718672681 and my seat was No. 37 E. The check-in was crowded because one counter was used for two destinations (Denpasar and Manado) while only one scale was used.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Comment -- 1x40
1. Comment -- 1x40 Dutch treat: Who pays for the pain? 2. Depok --- 3x16 Nur Mahmudi tells supporters to stage peaceful protests 3. Lampung - 1x32 Favorite PKS suffers another upset 4. Budget -- 1x34 High oil prices threaten state budget
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Russian Embassy to organize art expo
Russian Embassy to organize art expo JAKARTA: The Russian Embassy in Indonesia, in cooperation with the Moscow-based Russian Bureau of Creative Expeditions, is organizing an exhibition on Russian contemporary art this week in Jakarta, the Russian Embassy said. The exhibition, which will be opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday, will feature 170 paintings by Victor Shilov, Vladimir Anismov, Tatiana Fedorova, Eugeny Demakov and other famous Russian artists.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Residents to sue police officers
Residents to sue police officers JAKARTA: Residents of Kelapa Gading Permai housing complex in North Jakarta plan to sue National Police chief Gen. Sutanto and Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani for what they consider to be discrimination in implementing the law.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
City, PLN team up to develop submarine electricity cable
City, PLN team up to develop submarine electricity cable Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration and state power firm PLN plan to start laying a submarine electricity cable connecting North Jakarta and Panjang island in order improve the power supply to islands in the southern part of the Thousand Islands Regency. The total cost of the project is expected to come to Rp 50 billion.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Female theater workers demand recognition in history books
Female theater workers demand recognition in history books Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many Indonesians recognize the names of stage prima donnas like Fifi Young, Miss Tjitjih, Miss Ribut and Miss Dja Dardanella. Theater news and documents also mention names like Ratna Sarumpaet, Ratna Riantiarno, Sari Madjid and Tuti Maliyati as actresses, directors or playwrights. So, what is the problem with women in the theater actually? Aren't the days where women were banned from the stage over?
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Some Malaysian men prefer polygamy
Some Malaysian men prefer polygamy MALAYSIA: About 10 percent of Malaysian Muslim men have more than one wife, according to a survey published on Sunday. Five percent of the 7,589 married Muslim men polled have two wives, 4.3 percent have three wives and less than 1 percent have four wives -- the maximum allowed under Islamic law, according to the survey published in the New Sunday Times newspaper.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt hinders natural acculturation
Govt hinders natural acculturation Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Abdul Djamil throws stones at shop windows like everyone else in the anti-Chinese mob. When he goes home, another mob spots him walking leisurely along the street and someone shouts: "There's a lost Chinese." In a panic, Djamil retorts: "Allahu Akbar" (God is great), and he is left alone, the mob believing he is not of Chinese descent. The above incident occurred in Semarang in the 1980s.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cyclists revved up for November
Cyclists revved up for November Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national cycling team is keeping to a focused training regime as the team to beat in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games beginning in November. The overall champion in cycling in almost every SEA Games since 1997, Indonesia is taking part in all 12 of the sport's events in Manila. "We are looking to win five events," said secretary-general of the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) Sofian Ruzian.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri strives to rein in bad debts, reform services
Mandiri strives to rein in bad debts, reform services Aside from trying to fix its image following a massive lending scandal involving its previous management, state-controlled Bank Mandiri also faces the daunting task of recovering several large bad loans, as well as reforming its poor bureaucracy and services. The Jakarta Post's Rendi A.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
MUI's edict
MUI's edict I very much regret one of the edicts that the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued in its recent national conference, namely the one about Ahmadiyah being a heretical Islamic sect. This edict has caused anarchic acts to be carried out against several institutions owned by Ahmadiyah, such as its campus, mosques and schools. Labeling a particular sect as heretical requires honesty and transparency.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police reshuffle brings hope for money laundering probe
Police reshuffle brings hope for money laundering probe Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anticorruption bodies, criminal experts and the public have put high hopes on the new head of internal affairs at the National Police Headquarters that he will quickly resolve allegations of money laundering involving 15 police officers. Chairman of Indonesian Police Watch (IPW) Neta S. Pane was now more optimistic that the police could resolve the high profile case as Insp. Gen.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Operators ask govt to raise toll rates immediately
Operators ask govt to raise toll rates immediately The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The increased operating and maintenance costs of toll roads have financially stretched the operators and therefore the government should immediately raise expressway tolls, according to the Indonesian Toll Road Operators Association (ATI). ATI chairman Faturrochman said the government had to increase tolls soon or otherwise the operators could suffer losses of up to Rp 40 billion (US$4.11 million).
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Preachers told to support controversial MUI edicts
Preachers told to support controversial MUI edicts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI)'s edicts against secularism, pluralism and liberalism, the Indonesian Council for Islamic Propagation (DDII) will fully support the MUI in its "war on deviant thoughts", a top preacher said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
OPEC increases oil production by 0.9 percent to reduce prices
OPEC increases oil production by 0.9 percent to reduce prices Dania Saadi, Bloomberg/Dubai The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries boosted its oil output by 0.9 percent over the past two weeks to lower prices, the group's president said. "Oil prices have started to drop, particularly after the smooth transition of power to King Abdullah in Saudi Arabia," Sheikh Ahmad Fahd al-Sabah said on Friday, state-owned Kuwait News Agency reported on its Website on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
FEATURE-Indonesia sanctuary puts the beast back into animals
FEATURE-Indonesia sanctuary puts the beast back into animals By Lenita Sulthani CIKANANGA, Indonesia, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Sanctuary puts the beast back into animals Lenita Sulthani Reuters/Cikananga, Sukambumi Looking irritated, animal trainer Alen tries to ignore the loud shrieks of "good morning" coming from white cockatoos in an outdoor cage.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cyclists get revved up for SEA Games
Cyclists get revved up for SEA Games Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The national cycling team is keeping to a focused training regime as the team to beat in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games beginning in November. The overall champion in cycling in almost every SEA Games since 1997, Indonesia is taking part in all 12 of the sport's events in Manila. "We are looking to win five events," said secretary-general of the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI) Sofian Ruzian.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to soonrevamp car import permit policy
Malaysia to soonrevamp car import permit policy Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will soon revamp its system of awarding car import licenses amid criticism that it favors well-connected businessmen, a news report said on Saturday. The import permits were meant to help enterprising but poor ethnic Malays, who have traditionally lagged economically behind the country's minority Chinese population.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Problems in government response to bird flu outbreak
Problems in government response to bird flu outbreak While the central government's moves in dealing with the first human deaths from avian influenza (bird flu) won appreciation from many, including the World Health Organization (WHO), many have expressed concern over the way that local governments are dealing with the matter.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to propose ASEAN defense ministers meeting
Malaysia to propose ASEAN defense ministers meeting Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is calling on Southeast Asian defense ministers to meet next year for the first time to discuss regional security, news reports said on Sunday. "The time has come for us to also discuss defense issues and not just foreign or economic policies," the Mingguan Malaysia newspaper quoted Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar as saying.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Record-breaking turnout for 10K run
Record-breaking turnout for 10K run The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Medan/Makassar Thousands turned out in seven cities nationwide on Sunday for a 10-kilometer run intended to help put the country back on track for development. The event, sponsored by an energy drink manufacturer, was touted as a symbolic opportunity for citizens to show they would do their best in their respective fields as Indonesia prepares to mark its 60th independence anniversary on Aug. 17.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John favored to beat back Browne
Chris John favored to beat back Browne Associated Press, Sydney, Australia With World Boxing Association featherweight champion Chris John the firm favorite for their bout on Sunday, Australian boxer Tommy Browne says he will rely on a mixture of aggression and skill to overcome his opponent. Browne, 22, who lost a 12-round points decision to South Korea's World Boxing Council champion Chi In-jin in Seoul in January, will take on the Indonesian at the Penrith Panthers club in western Sydney.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Detective chief interrogated for releasing BNI suspect
Detective chief interrogated for releasing BNI suspect Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief of Jakarta Police Special Crimes unit Sr. Comr. Syahrul Mamma was questioned over the weekend by National Police internal affairs for releasing a suspect in a Rp 6 billion (US$631,570) graft case at the bank BNI Kota branch in West Jakarta. National police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko Ardan said on Sunday that Syharul was questioned by internal affairs for several hours.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Two injured in train crash
Two injured in train crash JAKARTA: At least two people were injured on Sunday when a passenger train rammed into a cargo train that stopped at Block 102 between Kampung Bandan and Angke in North Jakarta. "The two injured were train driver Slamet and assistant driver Suharto of cargo train No. 2146 that was rammed by economy-class train No. 916," PT KAI Jakarta public relations head A. Sujadi was quoted by Antara as saying on Sunday. The accident took place at around 2:10 p.m.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
City to let Jakartans construct high houses
City to let Jakartans construct high houses The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those who want to build three-story houses may want to put their plans on hold as the Jakarta administration is planning to issue a new regulation that will allow residents to build houses more than 12 meters in height. Currently, Jakarta residents are allowed to build houses with a 12-meter ground-to-roof height or equal to two stories.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Longest batik' record broken in Bandung municipality
'Longest batik' record broken in Bandung municipality Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Some 300 people wound 446.6 meters of batik around Gedung Sate in Bandung on Saturday, marking a record for the longest length of batik ever made in Indonesia. The batik was much longer than the 130-meter long batik produced and exhibited in Cirebon two years ago.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Chris John shows his class to retain WBA crown
Chris John shows his class to retain WBA crown Agencies, Sydney, Australia Chris John gave a masterful display of quick, precise punching against outclassed challenger Tommy Browne in Sydney on Sunday to retain his World Boxing Association featherweight title. Despite giving up 10 centimeters in height to 1.8 meter tall Browne, the native of Banjarnegara, Central Java, possessed too much firepower and experience for his 22-year-old rival in the 57 kg weight class.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
RP expects $1.85b in investments
RP expects $1.85b in investments MANILA: The Philippines is expecting as much as US$1.85 billion in new investments from South Korea, the government announced on Saturday following a visit by South Korean Prime Minister Lee Hae-chan. Lee, who met with Philippine President Gloria Arroyo late Friday also discussed "security as well as trade issues," with her, Arroyo spokesman Ignacio Bunye said without elaborating.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea outbreak kills eight infants
Diarrhea outbreak kills eight infants KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Eight infants in South Central Timor regency, East Nusa Tenggara, have died as a result of a diarrhea outbreak in the area over the past two weeks. The dead children, ranging from seven to 13-month-old infants, lived in 10 subdistricts of the regency. Besides the fatalities, 22 other infants are also sick with diarrhea and are now receiving medical treatment in a local hospital.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bimasena to hold energy, mining seminars to boost investment
Bimasena to hold energy, mining seminars to boost investment Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many newspapers carried the story "Local companies dominate oil and gas blocks tender winners" as headlines when the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced last week the winners of the blocks proposed through a direct offer mechanism. Only U.S.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
South Korean companies help RI in reducing unemployment
South Korean companies help RI in reducing unemployment Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight years ago, when the Asian financial crisis struck Indonesia like a tsunami, many foreign investors left Indonesia in panic. But the companies from South Korea -- which was also a victim of the 1997 financial crisis -- never left Indonesia and even increased their investments during the difficult times. "Yes, it's true.
Mon, 08 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, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI gearing up for troop withdrawal from Aceh: Officer
TNI gearing up for troop withdrawal from Aceh: Officer Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) is preparing to withdraw reinforcement troops from Aceh in stages once a peace deal is signed by the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Aug. 15. "We (the TNI) support the peace process that has been reached by the government and GAM during a series of informal talks on Aceh in Helsinki.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue cases increase, 'not yet' an emergency
Dengue cases increase, 'not yet' an emergency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of dengue fever patients is likely to increase, but it has not yet reached the point of being considered an emergency, said an official. "As of last Friday the total number of dengue patients from January to August in Jakarta districts stood at 10,700 people whereas total number of dengue patients in 2004 was about 20,000 people," the City Health Agency spokeswoman Zelfino told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dutch treat: Who pays for the pain?
Dutch treat: Who pays for the pain? Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post A fifth-grader in Jakarta looked confused when she heard her father commenting on a radio report that the Netherlands, Indonesia's colonial master for 350 years, refused to recognize the independence date of her country on Aug. 17, 1945. According to the report, the Dutch government still insists that Indonesia's independence was "given" to Indonesia on Dec. 27, 1949.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN at a crossroad
ASEAN at a crossroad The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which this country helped found on this day 38 years ago, occupies a distinctive place in Indonesian foreign policy. Perhaps even more so than the United Nations or any other multilateral organization in which this country is a member.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Traditional drums brings spirit of peace to Aceh
Traditional drums brings spirit of peace to Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh There is a saying in Aceh, meunyo ka dimeusurapai uroe lageum dipiyoh dimeusu budee, meaning that weapons should stop firing when the rapai drum is beaten.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
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JM vouches for safety of monorail technology 2. Jakarta: 1 x28 Metropolis still a pseudo idea 3. Power: 2 x 30 City, PLN team up to develop submarine electricity cable 4. Sahrul: 2 x 30: Detective chief interrogated for releasing BNI suspect 5. Speak: 1 X 40 'Indonesia is perfect example of pluralism' page 9 1. Dengue: 2 x 25 Dengue cases increase, 'not yet' an emergency 2. Swine: 1 x 30 Chicken sales up, despite scare 3. Cutline: 1 x 28 Antique car owners hold rally 4.
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Bank Mega nets Rp 235.3b H1 profit
Bank Mega nets Rp 235.3b H1 profit JAKARTA: Bank Mega managed to book Rp 235.3 billion (US$24.1 million) in profit during the first half of this year, a senior bank official said on Saturday. The bank's third-party liabilities for deposit and saving accounts amounted to Rp 18.7 trillion, while it has also extended Rp 8.1 trillion in loans.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'10 RI suicide bopmbers may be in RP': Official
'10 RI suicide bopmbers may be in RP': Official Jim Gomez, Associated Press/Manila Ten suicide attackers from Indonesia are suspected of entering the Philippines and could be trying to acquire explosives for attacks in the country, the national security adviser and a news report said on Sunday.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
WWF discovers new bird species in Papua
WWF discovers new bird species in Papua Antara News Agency, Manokwari World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) researchers working in Papua for a few months recently discovered 294 species of birds in the Weyland nature preserve, Paniai regency, Papua province. Of the 294 species, 48 species can only live in areas 1,000 meters above sea level.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Favorite PKS suffers another upset
Favorite PKS suffers another upset Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, Lampung A large campaign budget and full support from first-round losers were not enough to help the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) candidates win the Bandarlampung mayoral and deputy mayoral posts. Abdul Hakim and running mate Zainal Iskandar lost to duo Eddy Sutrisno and Kherlani, who were nominated by the Indonesian Democratic Party-led coalition in the runoff by a mere 3 percent.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government policy in Papua must be consistent
Government policy in Papua must be consistent Israr Iskandar, Jakarta Indonesian leaders were quite disturbed on hearing that two members of the U.S. House of Representatives had questioned the status of Papua within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Under Bill No. 2601, the U.S. House cast doubt on the effectiveness of Papua's special autonomy and disputed the presence of this territory within NKRI.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
SBY, Xanana to install commission
SBY, Xanana to install commission JAKARTA: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Timor Leste President Xanana Gusmao will jointly inaugurate the Commission of Truth and Friendship on Thursday in Denpasar and sign an agreement that will provide a legal umbrella for the new body's activities.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JM vouches for safety of monorail technology
JM vouches for safety of monorail technology Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Jakarta Monorail gave its assurance on Sunday that the technology it would use for the monorail project was safe and that the role of local companies in producing rolling stocks was limited to supplying and assembling components.
Mon, 08 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, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
SEA economies take yuan revaluation in stride
SEA economies take yuan revaluation in stride Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse/Singapore Southeast Asian economies have emerged unscathed two weeks after China revalued the yuan, thanks largely to Beijing's calibrated move of allowing only a modest appreciation, analysts said. Key regional currencies have strengthened against the U.S. dollar in line with the yuan, but initial fears of disruptions in the region's financial systems have not materialized.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/ANAK
JP/5/ANAK Aceh child refugee suffers from hydrocephalus Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post Aceh Besar, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Two-year-old Dwi Herliani was crying, her small hands reaching out for her mother sitting next to her. Her mother, Maira, 23, placed a bottle filled with plain water in Dwi's mouth and she immediately fell silent. Dwi is totally reliant on her mother. Her body is considered small for her age, but her head is about as big as an adult's.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Diplomats told to focus on lobbying
Diplomats told to focus on lobbying JAKARTA: Political analyst Indria Samego urged Indonesian diplomats stationed overseas on Tuesday to improve their lobbying of various parties in a bid to help anticipate any stance hostile to Indonesia.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Metropolis still a pseudo concept
Metropolis still a pseudo concept Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 1 million people working in Jakarta have no better choice but to reside in the suburbs of Greater Jakarta, which in fact fall within the jurisdictions of West Java and Banten provinces.