Archive: 9 August 2005
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Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
For Marketing Perspective -- Aug. 9, 2005
For Marketing Perspective -- Aug. 9, 2005 ;JP;CD; ANPAd..r.. Cellular-competition-market Competition in premium market getting tight Burhanuddin Abe Contributor/Jakarta The melody of Ryuichi Sakamoto's music softly reverberates in a cafe, prompting a patron to lift his cellular phone and start a conversation. The beautiful melody emanates not from the loudspeakers in the cafe, but from the Nokia 8800 cellular phone he is carrying with him.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. KPU: 3 X 15
1. KPU: 3 X 15 Poll commission chief charged with corruption 2. PILKADA 1 X 32 Experts urge review of Depok ruling 3. EXXON: 1 X 36 Pertamina fights for control of Cepu 4. RAPAI: 1 X 36 'Rapai pase' promotes peace in Aceh 5. CUTLINE 1 X 27 India, RI to boost trade to $10b
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Experts urge review of Depok ruling
Experts urge review of Depok ruling Hera Diani and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung The Supreme Court should review the ruling of the West Java High Court on the Depok electoral dispute amid growing protests and questions over the controversial verdict. Ana Erliana, an administrative law expert from the University of Indonesia, said that both Law No. 32/2004 on local administration and Supreme Court Directive No.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Ulema edict on IPR could be misleading Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta 2. Erita -- Eco-industrial development for Aceh 1 x 30 Eco-industrial development for Aceh Erita Narhetali Jakarta
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
PLN to share its nature gas allotment: Minister
PLN to share its nature gas allotment: Minister Zakki P. Hakim and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State power company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has agreed to allow some of its allotted amount of natural gas to be redistributed to other large manufacturers, especially those affected by the recent gas supply shortage in East Java, a minister said. "PLN and PGN (state gas distributor Perusahaan Gas Negara) have agreed.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Dialogue needed to solve edict polemic'
'Dialogue needed to solve edict polemic' The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued a number of edicts last week banning pluralism and liberalism, and they included a ban on Muslims attending prayer sessions led by non-Muslims. The Jakarta Post interviewed residents here to get their views on the issue. Toto Prawoto, 49, is a radio broadcaster who lives in Bintaro, South Jakarta.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
More Indonesians seek work in Taiwan
More Indonesians seek work in Taiwan Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a gap of three years, the number of Indonesian people visiting the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Jakarta for visa purposes has jumped significantly, a Taiwanese official said in Jakarta. Most of these Indonesians are hoping to work in Taiwan, one of the two preferred destinations for Indonesian workers given Taiwan's reputation for high pay and good labor laws. The other is Hong Kong.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Independence fighter
Independence fighter rushed to hospital A week before the 60th independence anniversary, independence fighter Surastri Karma Trimurti was admitted to Cikini Hospital in Central Jakarta on Monday for an unknown illness. A tenant in her house said Trimurti, 93, had complained about rashes on her foot as well as a fever. "We don't know what illness she is suffering from. She screamed and murmured before we admitted her to the hospital," the tenant, Winda, said.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Rapai pase' promotes peace in Aceh
'Rapai pase' promotes peace in Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh As musicians toured several cities in Aceh to promote peace during the two-day Rapai Pase festival, Idrus recalled a time 10 years ago when he used to enjoy playing his rapai drum. "We used to compete with drummers from the neighboring village. It was so much fun. Usually, when the competition ended, the losing party would be upset," the 45-year-old told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thailand may join Malacca Strait patrols
Thailand may join Malacca Strait patrols Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The three littoral states -- Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore -- planned to invite Thailand to participate in the joint patrol to secure the Strait of Malacca, recognizing that more "eyes" are required to guard the busy international shipping lane. Malaysian Navy Chief of Staff Adm.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police begin raids for illegal guns
Police begin raids for illegal guns Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police announced on Monday a new operation to seize illegal firearms and review civilian gun licenses in order to reduce crime across the country. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Aryanto Boedihardjo said the police would hold a series of raids at seaports and airports as well as border areas to prevent any arms smuggling into the country.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/BUSSAU
JP/20/BUSSAU Empowering the poor through entrepreneurship Heather Waugh Contributor/Jakarta David Bussau concedes it is difficult to explain the concept of "social entrepreneurship", or even that it is something you have decide to dedicate your life to. And, he adds, what is even more incredible is that you cannot suppress the entrepreneurial spirit.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/RAFT2A
JP/18/RAFT2A Rafting operators offer wide range of outdoor attractions High demand for white-water rafting activities has made rafting operators ubiquitous across the country. Amalia Yunita, the director of PT Lintas Jeram Nusantara, said there were now dozens across the country, with the highest numbers in Bali and West Java. The rafting operators market their outings and trips through various ways.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protest heat up over Depok poll
Protest heat up over Depok poll Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tempers flared on Monday against the West Java High Court's ruling annulling the victory of Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) candidate Nur Mahmudi Ismail in the Depok mayoral election despite calls for peaceful protests. More than 1,000 PKS supporters scuffled with police in front of the Depok Council building on Monday as they tried to force their way into the heavily guarded compound.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends lower on Astra, Telkom sell-off
Rupiah ends lower on Astra, Telkom sell-off Dow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah closed down on Monday as corporate dollar demand outweighed offshore investor rupiah purchases, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 9,820 compared with Rp 9,738 on Friday. The rupiah hit an intraday low on Monday of Rp 9,755. "All in all we see interest in U.S. dollars from different types of domestic companies...still trying to buy more dollars for debt obligations," a dealer at a foreign bank said.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/xx/PLURAL
JP/xx/PLURAL Spicy distinctions in a Betawi-Palembang marriage Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Of all the cross-cultural marriages that are possible, one would think that a couple from Java and Sumatra would have the least difficulty in adjusting to each other. But that is often not the case as we find out with Yulian and Arnita Dinner was ready, served on the round dining table.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
SUPERBRANDS AWARD: Panorama Tours and 25 other Indonesian
SUPERBRANDS AWARD: Panorama Tours and 25 other Indonesian companies recently received Superbrands awards from the London- based Superbrands International for their distinguished achievements in their brand-building efforts. Rama Tirtawisata, managing director of Panorama Tours, says the award is proof of the company's efforts and strong commitment to customer satisfaction.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Plant business in Medan struggling
Plant business in Medan struggling Disappointment was evident in Anita Hutasoit's face. It was already 4 p.m. but none of her plants had sold. Then, just as she was about to pack up for the day, a sedan traveling from Brastagi, Karo regency to Medan, stopped right in front of her kiosk in Sibolangit district, Deli Serdang regency. A couple got out from the car and headed straight to her kiosk. After looking around, they bought 20 small potted cacti.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
The price of oil hit a record US$63 a barrel in New York on
The price of oil hit a record US$63 a barrel in New York on Monday -- pushed up by fears about security in the Middle East -- before falling back slightly. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in September, was up $1.14 to $63.45 at 9:20 p.m. Jakarta time, 20 minutes after the market opened. It had earlier spiked to a record $63.60, beating its earlier peak of $63 from a few minutes before. The U.S.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
BTN to sell Rp 100b of Islamic bonds
BTN to sell Rp 100b of Islamic bonds JAKARTA: PT Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), a state-owned lender, plans to sell this year Rp 100 billion (US$10.2 million) of bonds that comply with the requirements of Islamic law. The Jakarta-based bank will offer investors its first Islamic bonds "some time" in the fourth quarter of this year, President Director Kodradi told reporters in Jakarta. "We are still in talks to choose the underwriters," he said without elaborating.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Uncertainty forces oil prices to record high
Uncertainty forces oil prices to record high Perrine Faye, Agence France-Presse, London Oil prices on Monday struck record high points close to US$63 on supply concerns, as an unspecified threat caused the United States to shut its embassy in Saudi Arabia -- the world's biggest exporter of crude. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in September, gained 38 U.S.cents to $62.69 per barrel in electronic dealing after striking a record $62.90.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ulema edict on IPR could be misleading
Ulema edict on IPR could be misleading Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, Jakarta One important matter contained within fatwas (edicts) recently issued Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) is the judgment that Intellectual Property (IP) violations are haram. This conclusion means that utilizing IP without a right is a violation of God's prescribed law and thus a sinful thing to do for a Muslim.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia debt market: Excelcomindo bond looks more remote
Asia debt market: Excelcomindo bond looks more remote Dow Jones Singapore A new U.S. dollar bond this year from unlisted PT Excelcomindo now looks a little more remote after the Indonesian telecommunications firm once again altered the consent solicitation on its existing 2009 notes. "Basically, it delays any incremental debt for six months," said a banker familiar with the company.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh-Negotiations-Farid
Aceh-Negotiations-Farid JP/20/FARID A crucial element in the Aceh peace talks Aboeprijadi Santoso Contributor/Helsinki The peace deal to be signed next week by the Indonesian government and the Acehnese rebel Free Aceh Movement GAM found its origins in painstaking lobbying initiated by then Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla and his aides in mid-2003.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'porean accused of raping wife's niece
S'porean accused of raping wife's niece JAKARTA: Singaporean Max Don, the husband of popular singer Imaniar, is to be reported to the police on Thursday for allegedly raping his wife's niece, identified as Ani. Imaniar's lawyer Muchlis Amin said that Ani and her husband would report Don to Jakarta police on Thursday. "Earlier, we planned to file police complaint on Monday, but Ani and her husband delayed it until Thursday," he told The Jakarta Post on Monday.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina fights for control of Cepu
Pertamina fights for control of Cepu Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina wants to replace ExxonMobil as the operator of the as yet untapped oil-rich Cepu block and is now requesting a bigger split of the output due to its exclusive right as a state company.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Revisiting fuel-conservation
Revisiting fuel-conservation The market pricing mechanism and fiscal measures the government, state oil company Pertamina and State Electricity Company (PLN) have and will implement will help encourage fuel efficiency, cut fuel and electricity consumption and consequently government spending on the fuel subsidy. The government announced last week all large industrial enterprises would be required to buy diesel oil and industrial fuel at market prices.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four years sought for councillors
Four years sought for councillors SURAKARTA, Central Java: Prosecutors recommended a four-year prison sentence for 10 Surakarta city councillors serving the 1999-2004 term in a Rp 4.2 billion graft case on Monday. Prosecutor Ponco Hartanto found them guilty of violating Law No. 31/1999 and the revised Law No. 20/2001 on corruption. "The thing that should be taken into account is, they feel no remorse, no sense of justice.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reimbursement of junket funds
Reimbursement of junket funds The hurly-burly of the recent study tour or work visit to Bali by members of the House of Representatives stunned the general public, as their earlier overseas "comparative" study drama was still in the people's mind. Really, the House members' performance raises big questions. As the end of the year approaches, their promise to finalize 55 bills on their agenda this year is doubtful.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mainland China's state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp.
Mainland China's state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) threw in the towel this week in its bidding war with Chevron for Unocal, the ninth largest American oil company. It's not because Chevron was the higher bidder. In fact, CNOOC's US$18.5 billion offer for Unocal was much higher. The reason for CNOOC's withdrawal was purely political, as Congressional China-bashers have invoked "national security" to block the commercial deal.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
[b]The Free Papua Movement (OPM) the Free Aceh Movement (GAM)
The Free Papua Movement (OPM) the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) persistently send information through their supporters in the U.S.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fictitious projects funded in Medan
Fictitious projects funded in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: North Sumatra provincial councillors urged the administration on Monday to investigate fictitious projects worth of billions of rupiah in regencies and mayoralties the funds for which came from the province's budget. The recommendation was aired at the plenary meeting after conducting field trips to inspect development projects in Karo, Dairi, Pakpak Bharat, Samosir, North Tapanuli and Humbang Hasundutan regencies.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola Amatil may be planning Asian rethink, ABN Amro says
Coca-Cola Amatil may be planning Asian rethink, ABN Amro says Dow Jones/Sydney Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. could announce changes to its struggling Indonesia and South Korea Coke bottling operations when it releases its first half profit result this week, investment bank ABN Amro said on Monday. "We raise the prospect that Coca-Cola Amatil will produce more than a vanilla interim result on Wednesday," the broker said in a research note.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Soybean import policy reviewed
Soybean import policy reviewed Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and state commodity regulator PT Bulog will revise the current import policy for soybeans as part of an effort to protect local farmers and open ways for becoming self-sufficient in producing the commodity.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia spells out vision for ASEAN
Malaysia spells out vision for ASEAN MALAYSIA: Malaysia, the new chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, has spelled out its vision for the 10- nation bloc including new defense initiatives and a more proactive role on the world stage. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi laid out the plans in an address late on Sunday to mark the 38th anniversary of the founding of the group, saying it must work towards achieving the vision of an ASEAN community by 2020.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Rapai pase' promotes peace in Aceh
'Rapai pase' promotes peace in Aceh Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh As musicians toured several cities in Aceh to promote peace during the two-day Rapai Pase festival, Idrus recalled a time 10 years ago when he used to enjoy playing his rapai drum. "We used to compete with drummers from the neighboring village. It was so much fun. Usually, when the competition ended, the losing party would be upset," the 45-year-old told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
MAS targets 8% growth in RI market
MAS targets 8% growth in RI market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's top carrier, Malaysia Airlines System (MAS), targets higher revenue and numbers of passengers from its flights serving Indonesia-Malaysia routes this year. The company aims to boost revenues by 8 percent from last year's 169 million ringgit (about US$42 million) and the number of passengers by 4 percent from about 300,000 last year, MAS area manager for Indonesia Dzulkefli Zakaria said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Many fish die of asphyxiation
Many fish die of asphyxiation Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fish in the waters around Gosong Sekati, Karya, Panggan and Pramuka islets in the Thousand Islands regency have died due to asphyxiation, according to an Environmental Management Agency statement on Monday. Kakap (Lates calcarifer), Kerapu (Epinephalus tauvina), Pari (Elasmobranchii) and Sembilang (Plotosus sp) fish were among the species found dead on Friday around the four islets.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sam Poo Kong temple to become Central Java provincial icon
Sam Poo Kong temple to become Central Java provincial icon Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang As Semarang celebrates the 600th anniversary of the arrival of Chinese explorer Zheng He in the city, Central Java Governor Mardiyanto has promised to make Zheng He's legacy, the Sam Poo Kong temple, the province's icon. "The Sam Poo Kong temple will not only be a place of worship, but also a tourist attraction," the governor said.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.9, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.9, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,975 -250 39,500 Adhi Karya 750 -10 494,500 Adira Dinamika 2,675 -25 121,500 AGIS Tbk 110 0 2,059,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 320 -30 967,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,280 -10 878,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0...
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Committed to 'Uang'
Committed to 'Uang' In response to Hazim Suhadi's letter regarding Telcom's overpriced service in the broadband sector (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 6), this overpricing also relates to local, long distance and international calls. This must be the only country in the world where consumers are charged a minimum fee for making calls to an engaged number when the caller is advised by a voice recording that the number is busy or unavailable. Do we really need to be told that the line is busy.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo asks the public to work with ASEAN
Susilo asks the public to work with ASEAN Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono urged the general public on Monday to take part in the decision-making process of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Susilo told an audience of ambassadors and researchers at the ASEAN secretariat here that greater public participation could encourage democratization in neighboring countries that were still authoritarian, and thus promote economic growth.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poll commission chief charged with corruption
Poll commission chief charged with corruption Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin sat in the dock on Monday as prosecutors of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) indicted him for graft worth over Rp 14 billion (US$1.44 million). Wearing a black jacket and blue shirt, Nazaruddin attended his first court hearing quietly.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
ExxonMobile wants to sell shares in A Block: Minister
ExxonMobile wants to sell shares in A Block: Minister Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil plans to sell its shares in gas-rich A Block in Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, according to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro. The company, which holds 50 percent of participating interests in the undeveloped block, has said it would farm out its shares to interested parties, Purnomo said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Skilled diplomacy needed to resolve Papua issue
Skilled diplomacy needed to resolve Papua issue Cecep Effendi, Jakarta Former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives the late Tip O'Neal could have given a little advice to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono when he said that all politics is local. President Susilo may have distaste for the idea that the U.S. Committee on International Relations of the House of Representatives needs to intervene in what can be regarded as Indonesia's domestic affairs.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/Raft1A
JP/18/Raft1A Rafting can be dangerous, but fun Even though rafting has been present in Indonesia since the 1970s, not many people have delved into this sport. The high risk and expense involved are just two factors that mean it not as popular as other outdoor activities. However, as time has gone by and the economy of the country has improved, there has been a growing number of people, especially professionals, eager to try this water sport.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Top firms get poor marks on environment
Top firms get poor marks on environment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of multinational firms including the domestic subsidiaries of oil and gas firms Conocophillips, Caltex, Unocal, Total E&P and pharmaceutical firms Bayer and Pfizer got red labels for poor performance in environmental management, the government announced on Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue cases keep on rising in Jakarta
Dengue cases keep on rising in Jakarta Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the city administration has not declared the current dengue outbreak to be an emergency, the number of dengue cases has continued to increase and have so far claimed 57 lives, mostly children, since January. Jakarta Health Agency spokeswoman Evy Zelfino said on Monday that the number of dengue patients increased from 1,347 patients in June to 1,366 patients in July.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
India, Indonesia explore accord to boost trade to 10 billion dollars
India, Indonesia explore accord to boost trade to 10 billion dollars India and Indonesia are exploring the possibility of an accord that would boost bilateral trade threefold to 10 billion dollars by 2010, visiting Indonesian Trade Minister Marie Elka Pangestu (left in photo) said Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
40,000 Jakarta nightclub workers facing layoffs
40,000 Jakarta nightclub workers facing layoffs Damar Harsanto and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers in the entertainment industry are paying dearly for the current police campaign against drugs in cafes and amusement centers across the capital.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI may export more palm oil to India
RI may export more palm oil to India Kartik Goyal and Pratik Parija, Bloomberg/New Delhi Indonesia, the world's second-biggest exporter of palm oil, may this year ship 11 percent more of the edible oil to India, whose oilseed production is expected to lag last year's levels after a delayed start to the rainy season.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /KELING
JP/ /KELING Kampung Keling -- economic symbiosis in Medan's Chinese-Indian enclave Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/Medan Medan, North Sumatra, is known for its sharp racial distinctions between native Batak, Chinese, Indian and Malay ethnic groups. Ironically, one of the city's most prominent areas, Kampung Keling, or Little India, has evolved to become an example of racial harmony between the ethnic Chinese and the once predominant Indian community Its almost lunch time.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAa..r.. Terror-sulawesi-police JP/1/Hour Police arrest Poso terror suspect After more than two years of searching, the Central Sulawesi Police have finally arrested a man wanted for his alleged role in a series of terror activities in the province's Poso regency and in Palu, the capital of neighboring South Sulawesi.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police move to sweep off streets
Police move to sweep off streets Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although less than a month in office, National Police Chief Gen. Sutanto is continuing to take populist measures designed to make a difference. After a crackdown on gambling in the first week of his tenure, the National Police are now embarking on an operation to clean the streets from thugs who have been omnipresent and spreading fear among the community. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
House still split over Aceh peace deal
House still split over Aceh peace deal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The leaders of the House of Representatives are divided on whether or not the body's official seal of approval is needed for the peace agreement between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to become legally effective.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shares end lower from Astra, Telkom sales
Shares end lower from Astra, Telkom sales Dow Jones/Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Monday led by further selling in automotive company Astra International and bellwether Telekomunikasi Indonesia, dealers said. "Falls in Astra and Telkom hurt overall sentiment, spurring further profit taking after the main index hit a record high last week," said a trader with a foreign securities firm.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Eco-industrial development for Aceh
Eco-industrial development for Aceh Erita Narhetali, Jakarta Several initiatives have been declared to implement sustainable development in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh, including to the plan to design Aceh as a green province with 40 percent of its area to be protected as limited utilization areas. The usage of local materials in building houses has also been encouraged.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Korean man commits suicide
Korean man commits suicide Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A South Korean businessman identified as Park Young Jin, 53, committed suicide on Friday by hanging himself with electric cable from his office ceiling. The body of Jin, director of PT Golden Glass located on Jl. Raya Legok, Legok, Tangerang, was still being kept at the Tangerang General Hospital morgue on Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Institute told to stop violence
Institute told to stop violence Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Sumedang, West Java Fed up with rampant use of violence in the state-run Public Administration Institute (IPDN) in Jatinangor, Sumedang, West Java, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has demanded an end to the practice. "Stop the violent culture in the institute now," the President said in his address during the institute's graduation day here on Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Calang residents enjoy shrimp harvest
Calang residents enjoy shrimp harvest Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Aceh Jaya Devastated by the tsunami, residents living on the Aceh coast in the district of Calang, Aceh Jaya regency have started to breathe more easily. After losing most of their belongings in the disaster, in no time, they will be standing on their feet again.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Aug.9
Rupiah Rates Aug.9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,845.08 7,075.45 7,500.06 7,420.24 Brunei dollar 1 6,196.75 5,589.11 5,924.23 5,861.47 Canadian dollar 1 8,429.92 7,604.77 8,059.19 7,975.35 Swiss franc 1 8,108.64 7,315.05 7,752.04 7,671.51 Danish krone 1 1,695.91 1,529.78 1,621.33 1,604.32 Euro 1 12,653.64 11,417.89 12,097.16 11,974.29 Poundsterling 1 18,193.40 16,417.44 17,393.28 17,217.47 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,319.53 1,190.78 1,261.50 1,248.81...
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
PBR leaders bury hatchet
PBR leaders bury hatchet JAKARTA: The internal dispute within the Reform Star Party (PBR) has ended after rival leaders Zainuddin MZ and Zaenal Ma'arif agreed to reconcile and form a new board of executives approved by the two camps. Mediator of the reconciliation, Aksa Mahmud, said on Monday that a meeting he hosted on Sunday at his official residence resulted in an deal to name three representatives from each camp to select the party executives, hopefully within a week.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Daily power demand down
Daily power demand down The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State power firm PT PLN has managed to reduce electricity demand by some 500 megawatts (MW) each day through its recent power conservation campaign, but is aiming for a bigger reduction in demand following its plan to raise electricity charges next month. "This (campaign) has so far saved us Rp 2.5 billion (US$255,000) per day," PLN president Eddie Widiono told reporters on Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah down on corporate demand
Rupiah down on corporate demand Dow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah closed down on Monday as corporate dollar demand outweighed offshore investor rupiah purchases, dealers said in Jakarta. The dollar closed at Rp 9,820 compared with Rp 9,738 on Friday. The rupiah hit an intraday low on Monday of Rp 9,755. "All in all we see interest in U.S. dollars from different types of domestic companies...still trying to buy more dollars for debt obligations," a dealer at a foreign bank said.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia spells out
Malaysia spells out vision for ASEAN MALAYSIA: Malaysia, the new chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, has spelled out its vision for the 10- nation bloc including new defense initiatives and a more proactive role on the world stage. Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi laid out the plans in an address late on Sunday to mark the 38th anniversary of the founding of the group, saying it must work towards achieving the vision of an ASEAN community by 2020.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Astra's profit may drop for first time
Astra's profit may drop for first time Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Astra International, Indonesia's biggest car distributor, said profit may fall in 2005 for the first time in five years because of slowing sales growth and the absence of one-time gains. The stock fell as much as 2.4 percent. Net income will "probably drop," Astra President Michael Ruslim said in an Aug. 2 interview. Profit rose 22 percent to Rp 5.4 trillion (US$554 million) in 2004.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Skilled diplomacy needed to resolve Papua issue Cecep Effendi Jakarta 2. Dyer -- Iran: The slow-motion crisis 2 x 21 Iran's uranium project: The slow-motion crisis Gwynne Dyer London
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Education ministry officials arrested
Education ministry officials arrested JAKARTA: Three officials from the Directorate General for Higher Education at the Ministry of National Education have been arrested for on corruption charges that allegedly inflicted losses of around Rp 6 billion (US$615,000) for the state. Dedy Abdul Halim, head of the academic lecturer empowerment project 2004, along with staff members Elan Suherlan and Helmi Untung, have been detained since July 25 at National Police Headquarters.
Tue, 09 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/RAFT3A
JP/18/RAFT3A Cikandang River lures rafting enthusiasts The Cikandang in Garut regency is among dozens of rivers in the country popular with rafters. Located in a remote area, however, the river is not as popular as the Citarik or Cicatih rivers, also in West Java. However, the Cikandang offers many benefits for water sports enthusiasts, especially rafters. Cikandang River is still a pristine area, located far from residential houses. Its water is clear and the view around the river is fabulous.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAa..r.. Terror-sulawesi-police JP/1/Hour Police arrest Poso terror suspect After more than two years of searching, the Central Sulawesi Police have finally arrested a man wanted for his alleged role in a series of terror activities in the province's Poso regency and in Palu, the capital of neighboring South Sulawesi.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta -- Indonesia's proverbial melting pot
Yogyakarta -- Indonesia's proverbial melting pot Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta There are few other places like it in Indonesia. Yogyakarta is, perhaps, Indonesia's definitive melting pot. A center of education and historic relevance, Yogyakarta since early times has opened itself to welcome Indonesians of all ethnic groups. Here we look at how the ancient city has succeeded in becoming so accommodating to newcomers without losing its own unique cultural identity.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Latest trend: Smart and beautiful
Latest trend: Smart and beautiful Eddy P. Kasdiono, Jakarta Undeniably, mobile telephones are now part of our lifestyle. At least according to the Siemens Mobile Lifestyle Survey, which revealed that a mobile phone is an inseparable part of the owner's life. Similar surveys conducted in India, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia have also show that there is a special bond between a mobile telephone and its user.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo bond looks more remote
Excelcomindo bond looks more remote Dow Jones, Singapore A new U.S. dollar bond this year from unlisted PT Excelcomindo now looks a little more remote after the Indonesian telecommunications firm once again altered the consent solicitation on its existing 2009 notes. "Basically, it delays any incremental debt for six months," said a banker familiar with the company.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina employees face dismissal
Pertamina employees face dismissal JAKARTA: The labor union of state oil company Pertamina has written to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, asking him to revoke a decree that will lead to dismissal of 4,015 contract employees. Chairman of the labor union Ugan Gandar said on Monday that company president director Widya Purnama had violated Labor Law No. 13/2003, which does not allow unilateral mass dismissal, when he issued an decision on Aug. 1 to lay off the contract workers.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Crosscultural couples find common ground
Crosscultural couples find common ground Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The cluster of small streets in a South Jakarta suburb is a safe haven from many of Jakarta's ills. Aside from the sounds of the steady stream of street vendors or the chatter of housemaids gathered near the narrow stretch of grass doubling as a park, little goes on in the neighborhood once the morning rush to work is over.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Are Muslims underrepresented?
Are Muslims underrepresented? Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Now that the one-week of Zheng He celebrations here is over, some introspection is called for. Among the topics discussed informally among some participants was the perceived lack of representation of Muslims during the celebration. In the city proper, signs that a big celebration was going on were mute.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN panel to eye mini-constitution
ASEAN panel to eye mini-constitution SINGAPORE: A 10-member panel of senior ASEAN statesmen looking into a mini-constitution for the regional grouping will include Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister S. Jayakumar, it was announced on Monday. The panel will discuss an ASEAN Charter, a constitutional framework of what the Association of Southeast Asian Nations wants to become, and help promote integration among members.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Big int'l firms get poor marks for environment management
Big int'l firms get poor marks for environment management The Jakarta Post Jakarta A number of multinational firms including domestic subsidiaries of oil and gas firms and pharmaceutical firms got red labels for poor performance in environmental management, the government announced on Monday. A 2004-2005 environmental audit conducted on 466 selected firms showed that 150 of them were given the red mark and 72 got black for not doing enough in terms of environmental management.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trial of Bank BDB graft case begins
Trial of Bank BDB graft case begins JAKARTA: The South Jakarta district court started on Monday the first hearing into alleged banking crime at the now defunct Bank Dagang Bali (BDB), which caused the state to suffer some Rp 1.3 trillion (US$136.84 million) in financial losses.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asian lawmakers urge govts to keep pressuring Myanmar
Asian lawmakers urge govts to keep pressuring Myanmar Agencies, Kuala Lumpur/Yangon Southeast Asian lawmakers urged their governments on Monday to maintain pressure on Myanmar to establish democratic reforms, following the military-ruled country's recent decision to forego its turn to chair the region's bloc.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Locating RI position in ICT competition
Locating RI position in ICT competition Minister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja (right) tries the MapKing, a technology using the Global Positioning System (GPS) to help navigate users through Jakarta's streets, at an exhibition titled "Potential of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Industry". The exhibition in the industry ministry building was opened on Monday and will continue through Wednesday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'We have never had serious problems due to our beliefs'
'We have never had serious problems due to our beliefs' The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has declared Ahmadiyah to be haram (forbidden). Several Muslim groups have also demanded Ahmadiyah to close down its activities. Ahmadiyah chairman Abdul Basyith talked with The Jakarta Post's Tiarma Siboro and Hera Diani about the issue. The following is an excerpt from their conversation. Question: There are growing demands for the banning of Ahmadiyah. What will you do to survive?
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four questioned in train crash
Four questioned in train crash JAKARTA: Penjaringan police are questioning four persons about a train crash between a cargo train and an economy passenger train in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, on Sunday. The four were identified as cargo train engineer Sutarno, assistant engineer Suhaidi and two passengers.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Maluku locals stage protest over election
Maluku locals stage protest over election M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Protesters scuffled with police in a demonstration by around 500 residents of West Seram regency outside the Maluku General Elections Commission in Ambon on Monday when Ahmad Rahanta, the protest coordinator, was apprehended by the police. Upset protesters, who tried to free Ahmad, blocked the police patrol car that carried Ahmad, causing a traffic jam on the city's main street Jl. AY Patty.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /EVI
JP/ /EVI Blending cultures begets child of tomorrow Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Diversity is a challenge faced by everyone. But for this young couple and their 18-month-old offspring, diversity is a way of life as they navigate the trepidations of accommodating three different cultural backgrounds and three faiths.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Competition in premium market getting tight
Competition in premium market getting tight Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta The melody of Ryuichi Sakamoto's music softly reverberates in a cafe, prompting a patron to lift his cellular phone and start a conversation. The beautiful melody emanates not from the loudspeakers in the cafe, but from the Nokia 8800 cellular phone he is carrying with him. This telephone, the latest Nokia series launched late June this year, is another entry into the high-end market in Indonesia today.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI man hacks into Thai Cabinet site
RI man hacks into Thai Cabinet site THAILAND: An Indonesian computer hacker posted a love note to his girlfriend "Ermi" on the Thai Cabinet Secretariat's website over the weekend, adding a thank you message to fellow-hackers, The Nation reported on Monday. The message on the Secretariat's home page read, "DeFace by AriP_ReCA, InDoneSian NeWbie TouCh YouR SySTeM, Dedicated to My Girl Friend Ermi, I LOVE YOU," with a thank you note posted to j4mbi_b4ck3r, bang_ning, super_spy and pay_pal.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
A crucial element in the Aceh peace talks
A crucial element in the Aceh peace talks Aboeprijadi Santoso, Contributor, Helsinki The peace deal to be signed next week by the Indonesian government and the Acehnese rebel Free Aceh Movement GAM found its origins in painstaking lobbying initiated by then Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla and his aides in mid-2003.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Disco --- 1x44
1. Disco --- 1x44 'We have never had serious problems due to our beliefs' 2. ASEAN -- 2x21 Susilo asks the public to work with ASEAN 3. Taiwan - 1x28 More Indonesians seek work in Taiwan 4. Gatlin - 1x44 Gatlin not ready to be called the new Carl Lewis
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, August 10, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, August 10, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz 11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo plans IPO on 20% of shares
Excelcomindo plans IPO on 20% of shares PT. Excelcomindo Pratama, the nation's third-largest cellular operator, announced on Monday that it plans to sell 20 percent of its shares via an initial public offering (IPO) soon. In its press statement, Excelcomindo said it would sell 1.42 billion shares, with proceeds from the sale being used to expand the company's businesses. The shares would be listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sanctuary puts the beast back into animals
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. "Please don't answer them," said Alen, walking past other exotic birds such as Javanese eagles and birds of paradise at an animal rescue shelter in Indonesia's West Java.