Archive: 10 September 2005
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Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Standardization of CSR practices proposed
Standardization of CSR practices proposed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs become more popular among private firms in the country, the availability of a general guideline is therefore pivotal to ensure the proper implementation of such programs.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo cancels Mideast leg of overseas trip
Susilo cancels Mideast leg of overseas trip Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono decided on Friday to delay a planned trip to several Middle Eastern countries amid pressing problems at home. "President Susilo has decided to delay the trip to several countries in the Middles East because there are so many things that have to be done domestically," said Presidential spokesman Andi Malaranggeng at a press conference.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three burglars break into foreign journalist's house
Three burglars break into foreign journalist's house Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of three burglars broke into the home of a New York Times journalist in the upmarket Menteng area, Central Jakarta, early on Friday, and stole two laptop computers, a computer monitor and a bag full of documents. Central Jakarta police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
APEC vows to fight high oil prices
APEC vows to fight high oil prices Agence France-Presse, Jeju, South Korea Finance ministers from Pacific rim nations wrapped up a two-day meeting here on Friday with a pledge to share responsibility to fight high oil prices and other impending risks to the global and regional economies. Surging oil prices cast a long shadow over the 21-member Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) finance ministers' two-day meeting here.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government to import 200,000 tons of rice
Government to import 200,000 tons of rice Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will import 200,000 tons of rice starting next month, to increase domestic supply until the end of the year in anticipation of higher demand ahead of fasting month of Ramadhan and Idul Fitri holidays, a minister said. The importation will be handled by the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Bomb (1x32)
1. Bomb (1x32) RP seen as source for RI bombs 2. Aceh (2x27) UNICEF to start building permanent schools in Aceh 3. DPD (1x60) DPD still struggles for existence a year after establishment 4. DPR (1x48) Lack of transparency at House opens door to corruption 5. React (3x18) Papuans, activists condemn acquittal of senior officers
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The article is an excerpt of his speech at the Asian Forum on
The article is an excerpt of his speech at the Asian Forum on Corporate Social Responsibility in Jakarta Sept. 8-9.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protest rally spoils Susilo's 56th birthday
Protest rally spoils Susilo's 56th birthday Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It might not have been the kind of birthday present that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wished for, but nonetheless hundreds of protesters, led by former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, staged a rally against his Aceh policy on Friday.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Light aircraft crashes in Samarinda
Light aircraft crashes in Samarinda Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda A light aircraft belonging to Dirgantara Air Services (DAS) on Friday crashed in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, just five days after the Mandala Airlines disaster that killed 149 in Medan. There were no casualties, but the pilot and his co-pilot suffered serious injuries.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Burglars break into journalist's house
Burglars break into journalist's house Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A group of three burglars broke into the home of a New York Times journalist in the upmarket Menteng area, Central Jakarta, early on Friday, and stole two laptop computers, a computer monitor and a bag full of documents. Central Jakarta police chief Sr. Comr. Sukrawardi Dahlan said on Friday that officers were attempting to track down the culprits who broke into the house of Jane Perlez and her husband Ray Bonners.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
When a jazz legend meets his fans
When a jazz legend meets his fans Tarlen Handayani, Contributor, Bandung, West Java Mutual admiration was the pervading mood at the JazzSphere at Art Space, where the Bubi Chen Quintet was on stage with the Imam Pras Quintet in the Selasar Sunaryo Art Space amphitheater in Bandung last Saturday. "This is the first time in my career that I've performed in such a beautiful place," revealed Bubi in the beginning of the concert.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bomb victims revisit painful memories
Bomb victims revisit painful memories The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 21-year-old police officer looks very different from his appearance a year ago. His distant look has replaced the bold stare in the photo taken before the Australian Embassy bombing that changed his life. Although he has not fully recovered from the severe injuries he sustained in the Sept. 9, 2004 explosion, Second Brig.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, September 12, 2005
TV Program: Monday, September 12, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:00 Children Drama 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 12:30 p.m.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Putera, you rock!
Putera, you rock! Around 7:30 p.m. on Aug. 10, I took a Putera cab to take me and my family from Depok Maharaja to Kebon Kacang, by Pak Saidi (car No. 1127). Like my previous experience with Putera, I got another kind and polite driver. On the next day, before I made my call to Putera to make an inquiry about my wallet that I accidentally dropped in the cab, Pak Odang, the security guy from Putera's pool in Cileungsi rang to inform me that Pak Saidi came to him to submit the wallet.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/heads
JP/1/heads 1. CABINET: 2 LINES, 15 Govt to disburse Rp 4.8t for poor 2. AUSTRALIA (BOMB): 1 LINE, 31 Bomb victims revisit painful memories 3. BIRTHDAY: 2 X 22 Protest rally spoils Susilo's 56th birthday 4. FUEL: 1 X 32 Riau Islands, haven for fuel smuggling
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Acquittal of senior officers condemned
Acquittal of senior officers condemned The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The acquittal of two senior police officers from all charges of gross human rights violations in Abepura, Papua province, drew public condemnation on Friday. Earlier in the day, the Human Rights Tribunal in Makassar, South Sulawesi, exonerated Sr. Comr. Daud Sihombing from charges of committing serious human rights abuses in connection with a 2002 incident in Abepura, some 20 kilometers south of the Papua capital, Jayapura.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Smoking is not a crime, but...
Smoking is not a crime, but... A man wrote a letter to a local newspaper complaining about members of the House of Representatives smoking during an official hearing he saw on television. The man said that the meeting room was air-conditioned, meaning that the well-educated House members demonstrated less etiquette than taxi drivers who use the smoking room at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. Smoking has become a big controversy in this country.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina: Not just technical but also ethical?
Pertamina: Not just technical but also ethical? Protus Tanuhandaru Jakarta While not knowing when oil prices will ever come back to earth, having Indonesia as a net oil-importer country, notwithstanding its 43-year OPEC membership, demonstrates that the condition of the national oil industry is much worse than what it had been many years ago.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/Aceh
JP/4/Aceh UNICEF to start building Aceh schools The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will soon start the construction of hundreds of school buildings in tsunami-hit Aceh and Nias Island. The UN agency on Friday signed an agreement here with the Agency for the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction of Aceh and Nias to start the construction of 350 new school buildings and repair 200 damaged or old school buildings worth US$90 million.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
National flag carrier remains in red, yet posts rare profit for July
National flag carrier remains in red, yet posts rare profit for July Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its recent journey through some financial turbulence that included soaring oil prices and a weakening rupiah, national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia may be looking at clearer skies up ahead as it managed to book its first profit for the year in July.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Davenport bound for Bali tourney after U.S. Open quarterfinal exit
Davenport bound for Bali tourney after U.S. Open quarterfinal exit Agencies, Jakarta World number one Lindsay Davenport and defending champion Svetlana Kuznetsova will spearhead the competition at the US$225,000 WTA Wismilak tennis tournament in Nusa Dua, Bali, next week. Organisers said Davenport, who was defeated by sixth-seeded Russian Elena Dementieva in the U.S. Open on Wednesday, had confirmed that she would take part in Southeast Asia's biggest international women's tennis event on Sept.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mitsubishi introduces new van in Indonesia
Mitsubishi introduces new van in Indonesia Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Tokyo Indonesians will soon have a chance to test a new multi-purpose car, the Maven, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. announced on Friday. Mitsubishi said it will begin selling the Maven in Indonesia next Thursday. The van will be assembled by Suzuki Motor's factory there on an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) basis and sold by Mitsubishi's local distributor, P.T. Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motors.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Riau Islands, haven for fuel smuggling
Riau Islands, haven for fuel smuggling Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Out-Port-Limit (OPL), or the sea area on the border between Indonesia and international waters, has for years been the site for illicit fuel transactions between Indonesian companies and their foreign counterparts. Indonesian companies smuggle out the fuel on the back of fuel price disparities between Indonesian and neighboring countries, notably Singapore.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchnage (in rupiah) on Sept.9, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchnage (in rupiah) on Sept.9, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,600 40 43,500 Adhi Karya 590 0 6,197,500 Adira Dinamika 2,100 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 33,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 230 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,260 10 1,215,500 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo...
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Second senior police officer exonerated in Abepura case
Second senior police officer exonerated in Abepura case Andi Hajramurni and Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, Jayapura Ignoring mounting opposition, a Makassar human rights court again acquitted from all charges a police officer accused of failing to stop gross human rights violations in Abepura, Papua five years ago. A panel of five judges found on Friday that defendant Sr. Comr.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Surrender of firearms
Surrender of firearms From Republika The memorandum of understanding between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) contains three conditions: The granting of amnesty, withdrawal of Indonesian Military (TNI) troops and surrender of all weapons by GAM. The government and the TNI are apparently carrying out the first two conditions. But the government's goodwill has received no cooperative response yet from GAM's military wing, which has thousands of firearms.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Philippines seen as source for Indonesian bombs
Philippines seen as source for Indonesian bombs Agencies, Manila Bomb material used in many militant attacks in Indonesia may have been sourced from the turbulent southern Philippines, a senior Philippine police intelligence official said on Friday. The official, who declined to be named, said intercepted e- mail exchanges between militants indicated that a shipment of high explosives had been sent early this year to Indonesia from the Philippine island of Mindanao.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Councillors demand higher pay, benefits
Councillors demand higher pay, benefits Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite their dismal record passing legislation, city councillors are demanding an increase in salary and benefits in 2006 and are threatening to stall the city budget deliberations until they get it. Council speaker Ade Surapriatna said on Friday that should the government ignore their demands, councillors would not deliberate the city's 2006 budget.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Valimaki cautiously optimistic for APRC title in Makassar
Valimaki cautiously optimistic for APRC title in Makassar Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi With the Asia Pacific Rally Championship 2005 title within reach, Jussi Valimaki is vowing to keep risk-taking to a minimum in this weekend's Gudang Garam International Rally Indonesia here. The Finn is atop the standings with 55 points after five legs in Canberra, New Caledonia, Rotorua, Hokkaido and Malaysia.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sumatra's music heritage on show
Sumatra's music heritage on show Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Its shape is very plain. A piece of wire, the size of a coconut leaf rib, coils at a length of six centimeters, and both its ends meet. In the middle of the coil, a smaller piece of wire with a small lever protrudes at the end of the wires that meet. At a glance, it looks like a belt buckle, but larger in size. In the hands of an artist, the simple instrument can produce a range of extraordinary tunes.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar junta sends condolences to RI
Myanmar junta sends condolences to RI MYANMAR: Leaders of Myanmar's ruling junta sent a message of condolence to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over the crash of a jetliner in his country that killed 143 people, official media reported on Friday. Junta chairman Senior Gen. Than Shwe, deputy chairman Gen.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Health center roof crumbles
Health center roof crumbles TANGERANG: The roof of a public health center (puskesmas) in Panongan district, Tangerang came down on Thursday afternoon. No one was injured in the incident. "Since 2002, we have repeatedly asked the Tangerang administration to renovate the building, and the regency health agency has sent officials to check the building, but there was no follow-up," she told The Jakarta Post on Friday. She said the health center has not been renovated since it was built in 1986.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kupang poor break rocks for a living
Kupang poor break rocks for a living Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang Sweating profusely from working in the scorching sun or being covered in dust is an everyday occurrence for Jhon Kase, a stone quarrier in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. From sunrise to sunset, the 46-year-old resident of Penfui subdistrict, Maulafa district works hard with other villagers breaking limestone into blocks to support their families. "I don't care what other people say.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Parents oppose planned market
Parents oppose planned market JAKARTA: Hundreds of parents in Bekasi, West Java protested Friday against a plan to build a market on 4,000 square meters of land next to Pedurenan I elementary school in Mustikajaya subdistrict. The parents argued that the market would have a negative impact on the learning process and health of their children studying at the school.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Photo: PAPUA
Photo: PAPUA JP/Andi Hajramurni SHOUTING FOR JUSTICE: Clad in traditional Papuan attire and body paint, a woman raises her hand and shouts about the painful experience during police raids in Abepura, Papua, five years ago. Dozens of Papuans staged protests outside a human rights court in Makassar on Friday, a day after the judges acquitted senior police officers accused of committing gross human rights violations in Papua.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Additional budget set at Rp 248.5 m
Additional budget set at Rp 248.5 m JAKARTA: The city administration has submitted its budget revision for 2005 to the City Council and asked city councillors to approve additional funding of Rp 248.5 billion (US$24.13 million) for this year. The city's 2005 budget stands at Rp 14.01 trillion. Head of the city development planning Achmad Harjadi said on Friday that the funds would be used for various sectors.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Wijaya Kusuma Teater to stage 'Pengadilan'
Wijaya Kusuma Teater to stage 'Pengadilan' Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A crooked judiciary and cancer-like corruption as well as aloof bureaucrats are not a new phenomena in this country. While activists and students have their own way of confronting the exasperating situation, many others tend to silently complain, or in other words do nothing to address the ills. Playwright Tio Djarot has found his own way to address the issues too.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever a clear and present danger
Dengue fever a clear and present danger The number of fatal cases of dengue fever has increased this year, causing the government to look at new approaches for disease prevention and mosquito control. Correspondent Iman Dwianto Nugroho looks into why there is an increased incidence of the disease in Surabaya city and what the government is doing about it. Children and young adults have taken up many of the beds in Surabaya's hospitals from January to August.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Awair to fly to KL, Batam, Surabaya
Awair to fly to KL, Batam, Surabaya JAKARTA: Local budget airline Awair, a subsidiary of Southeast Asia carrier AirAsia, will open new routes from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur, Surabaya and Batam this month. Awair will fly to Kuala Lumpur, its first international destination, from Jakarta and back once a day, the company said in a statement on Friday. There will be two return flights to Surabaya and Batam daily.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
EU readies aid to support peace process in Aceh
EU readies aid to support peace process in Aceh Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Brussels The European Commission (EC) on Friday said it was releasing four million euros (US$5.1 million) to help reintegrate former political prisoners and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) fighters into civilian life in the province. The European Union (EU) executive arm also said it had approved 38 million euros to help reconstruction activities following the devastation caused by last December's tsunami.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three effective ways to curb dengue
Three effective ways to curb dengue ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The most effective way to curb dengue fever is preventing the proliferation of the aedes aegypty mosquito, the carrier of the disease. The mosquito lives and breeds in mostly stagnant water, such as discarded bottles, open water basins and old tires.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court seeks more funds
Supreme Court seeks more funds JAKARTA: The Supreme Court is seeking a much higher amount of funds from the government to help finance various programs, according to Chief Justice Bagir Manan. Bagir said on Friday that the Rp 1.4 trillion (US$136.58 million) budget allocation by the government in the 2006 state budget draft unveiled last month was far from sufficient. He said that the Supreme Court would need at least Rp 5.5 trillion next year.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Strong leaders required
Strong leaders required From Media Indonesia Indonesia is struggling to overcome various complex and crucial problems as most areas of public life are affected by corruption. Consequently, disparities in social, economic, political, cultural, legal and religious spheres are broadening while justice is becoming increasingly remote from reality. Under such circumstances, Indonesia needs strong leaders to rid the country of its multidimensional crisis.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta needs more democracy: Experts
Jakarta needs more democracy: Experts Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Revisions to the law creating Jakarta as a special capital territory should make the city more democratic by pushing for regional autonomy, experts say. They expressed disappointment on Friday that members of the House of Representatives, who recently prepared the draft revision of law No. 34/1999, have not included the option to create direct elections for regional heads.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Eyes in the Sky' patrol over Malacca to start soon
'Eyes in the Sky' patrol over Malacca to start soon Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defense ministers from four Southeast Asian countries -- Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore -- will launch the "eyes in the sky" coordinated air patrol over the Strait of Malacca next Tuesday from Subang Airbase in Kuala Lumpur. Col.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends higher on capital inflows
Rupiah ends higher on capital inflows Dow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah ended higher on Friday on capital inflows in the local bond market as Bank Indonesia's rupiah support- policies gave some level of comfort to foreign investors, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 10,215, down from Rp 10,360 on Thursday.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
OPEC Shipments Will Increase 0.6% in Four Weeks Ending Sept. 24
OPEC Shipments Will Increase 0.6% in Four Weeks Ending Sept. 24 Saijel Kishan, Bloomberg, London OPEC is set to ship 0.6 percent more oil in the four weeks ending Sept. 24 than in the previous four weeks, the consulting company Oil Movements said. The group may agree to raise output quotas when it meets in Vienna next week.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Defense Ministry to verify TNI firms
Defense Ministry to verify TNI firms JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense has set Sept. 27 as the deadline for all military units to provide lists of hundreds of their business entities for verification before being handed over to the government. However, the ministry said there were only 10 to 12 military business ventures still operational and profitable. Secretary general of the ministry Lt. Gen.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shops still closed near plan crash site
Shops still closed near plan crash site Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Munir Sitepu has locked himself in his home for four days since a Mandala airplane plowed into a densely populated area in Medan on Monday. Munir whose house is located near the crash site did not care for the curious onlookers wandering around his neighborhood. He also gave little attention to the presence of a team investigating the crash.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'High interest rates only hurt people'
'High interest rates only hurt people' To curb the rapid fall of the rupiah against foreign currencies, Bank Indonesia increased the interest rate of its promissory notes, which prompted commercial banks to raise their interest rates. The Jakarta Post talks to residents to get their opinion on the issue. Midya Nur Wulan Santi, 23, a reporter for a women's magazine who lives in Kalimalang, East Jakarta. Though the policy doesn't affect me, I feel sorry for those who have loans or run businesses.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Unitary state
Unitary state must be defended The latest developments in Indonesia have aroused considerable concern, with the nation facing various issues, notably political and economic stability. The oft-criticized negotiations with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were followed by the rupiah's depreciation and even a Cabinet reshuffle rumor.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three Turks nationals detained for robbery
Three Turks nationals detained for robbery Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three Turkish nationals are being questioned by the police in connection with a money changer robbery on Jl. Gunung Sahari in Central Jakarta on Tuesday. Central Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Minorities and justice
Minorities and justice Recently I went to the trial of three, female, Sunday school teachers in Indramayu, who were accused of trying to convert a few Muslim children to Christianity. After taking my seat in the courtroom, officials asked my Indonesian friend and me if we would like to listen to the trial from a safe distance, maybe in a back room. The police knew trouble was coming and were concerned that as a foreigner, I could become a target of aggression.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lack of trasnparancy at House opens door for graft
Lack of trasnparancy at House opens door for graft Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Closing budget talks in the House of Representatives to the public enables lawmakers to engage in corruption, it was concluded at a discussion held following reports of the alleged "sale" of government relief funds. Other things that facilitate corruption is the House's powerful authority in determining budget figures as well as the bureaucracy within the House, discussion participants said on Friday.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Don't insult chess
Don't insult chess From Media Indonesia In a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers). The All-Indonesia Chess Association (Percasi) lodges a strong protest against the demonstrators using the name of this organization. To our knowledge, Percasi is the only association of the kind with this acronym.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Toward bourgeois hegemony
Toward bourgeois hegemony From Media Indonesia The political discourses in the country today make a clear-cut distinction between the public sector represented by the state and the private sector embodying market forces. In a capitalist country where the market mechanism functions properly, it is apparent that its socio-economic mechanism is controlled by initiatives of the private sector as the most dominant power.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia's booming 'DVD Phenomenon'
Asia's booming 'DVD Phenomenon' Eric Teo Chu Cheow, Singapore The "DVD phenomenon" in Asia is of strategic importance to governments and a psychological value to consumers, despite the copyright infringement issue; in fact, the DVD is fast replacing the VCD as the best-selling item on the consumer market in Asia today. Even the poorer consumers in Asia's least developing countries are beginning to have access to the DVD.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina says only "little fishes" linked to smuggling
Pertamina says only "little fishes" linked to smuggling Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Rp 8.8 trillion (US$850 million) in annual state losses caused by oil theft and smuggling was committed by low-ranking officials, PT Pertamina's board of directors announced on Friday, and 12 of them had already been discharged.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'I'm an Angel' descends to a beach in Seminyak, Bali
'I'm an Angel' descends to a beach in Seminyak, Bali Maya Charles, Contributor, Kuta For those who live on Bali, September remains the most enjoyable month of the year. Still buzzing from the energy of the numerous tourists who "came and went" and the terrific celebrations of the high-season, many inhabitants view September as a time of reflection. With the end to the busy tourist season, a sense of solidarity emerges, and many feel the desire to give back to the community.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Quick medical attention saves children's lives
Quick medical attention saves children's lives ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Fitriyah looked tenderly upon the face of her nine-year-old daughter Winda Kuswati. She shooed away the flies that buzzed around the hospital room and pulled the black shawl she had brought from home around Winda's shoulders. "Shhh -- please sleep baby," she whispered. Winda is one of thousands of dengue patients in Surabaya city.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Socially responsible investment
Socially responsible investment Companies that integrate social responsibility into their business strategies make desirable investors, especially for Indonesia where commercial laws are inadequate, law enforcement is weak, the government is notoriously perceived as one of the most corrupt in the world and poverty remains widespread.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Navy and Air Force Chiefs of Staff
Navy and Air Force Chiefs of Staff I would like to point out that in The Jakarta Post, Sept. 6 edition on page 4, there was an article entitled House pressures government on new TNI commander. It was mentioned: "At present, only four military officers are eligible for the post. They are Ryamizard, who is only one year away from retiring at 58 years of age, current Army Chief of Staff Gen. Djoko Santoso, Navy Chief of Staff Adm.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shameful situation
Shameful situation Isn't it a shame, that the Indonesian tempeh industry is affected by the dollar. Why do the soya beans have to be imported? Can Indonesian farmers not grow soya beans themselves? It should be an embarrassment for the Minister of Agriculture that the local farmers do not have the means or know how to grow prime quality basic food we all eat.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kupang poor break rocks for a living
Kupang poor break rocks for a living Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang Sweating profusely from working in the scorching sun or being covered in dust is an everyday occurrence for Jhon Kase, a stone quarrier in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. From sunrise to sunset, the 46-year-old resident of Penfui subdistrict, Maulafa district works hard with other villagers breaking limestone into blocks to support their families. "I don't care what other people say.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/RICHRD
JP/20/RICHRD North Maluku refugee always top of the class Jongker Rumteh The Jakarta Post/Manado In mid-June this year, several representatives of the Sampoerna Foundation came to Manado, North Sulawesi, to select senior high school students to receive scholarships. Five high school students received a scholarship to cover two years' study abroad. The five have received a scholarship of Rp 50,000 monthly from the foundation for six months. A representative of the Sampoerna Foundation, Hendri B.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
DPD still struggles for existence a year after establisment
DPD still struggles for existence a year after establisment Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is still difficult to claim that Indonesia has a true bicameral legislature with its seemingly weak "senate", which has done nothing significant in nearly a year since it was first set up. The Regional Representatives Council (DPD), which some pundits have described as being akin to the U.S.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Condolences for
Condolences for Mandala victims It is with sadness that we, the United in Diversity Forum, learn of the tragic passing of Governor Rizal Nurdin. Indonesia lost another one of its best sons; the people of North Sumatra lost a great leader; and others who have come to know and work with him lost a dear friend and a fine colleague.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Developer upbeat it can meet target
Developer upbeat it can meet target Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Publicly listed property developer PT Lippo Karawaci is confident that it can reach its targeted Rp 2.1 trillion (US$205.6 million) revenue and Rp 355 billion net profit. "Looking at our first half performance this year, we believe that we can reach the targets by year end," company president director Viven G. Sitiabudi said at a press conference on Friday.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 10, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 10, 2005 Exhibitions * Balinese Wooden Sculpture Kayuning Kayu Essence of Wood, Hadiprana Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya 30, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194715), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 25 * Photo Festival Photo I.D, Understanding Independence at Museum Nasional, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3868172), Tuesday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP;CD;
JP;CD; For Advertorial: Hong Kong Tourism --- Sept. 10, 2005 Day 1 First stop : Immediate shopping fun at luxury retailer Lane Crawford, which boasts a splendid view of the Harbor and houses designer labels. Am totally besotted with a Chloe jacket which costs a whopping Rp 9,600,000. Yummilicious! : Famished after all that shopping, we headed to The Cafe at Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
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Dear subscribers
Dear subscribers As some of you may already be aware, the bill for your subscription of The Jakarta Post at the end of this month will be higher than that of the last few years. That is because, as of September, we have raised the monthly subscription rate from Rp 77,000 to Rp 90,000. The retail price for each copy remains at Rp 5,000. The increase in the subscription rate was inevitable.
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Poor break rocks for a living
Poor break rocks for a living Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Sweating profusely from working in the scorching sun or being covered in dust is an everyday occurrence for Jhon Kase, a stone quarrier in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. From sunrise to sunset, the 46-year-old resident of Penfui subdistrict, Maulafa district works hard with other villagers breaking limestone into blocks to support their families. "I don't care what other people say.
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Govt to disburse Rp 4.8t for poor
Govt to disburse Rp 4.8t for poor Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will disburse Rp 4.8 trillion (US$470 million) in low-income assistance funds this year to lighten the burden of the poor once the government reduces the fuel subsidy and thereby increases fuel prices. Under the new scheme, poor people with an individual monthly income of Rp 175,000 or less will receive Rp 100,000 per month in assistance funds.
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Jakarta Hilton offers Thai culinary adventure
Jakarta Hilton offers Thai culinary adventure The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta Hilton Food Festival is back, now offering the fashionable and flavorful Thai Food and Market Festival. For those who are familiar with Thai food, do the usual. Prepare your tongue for the sour and spicy bite of tum ab ple, som tum thai, and pla neung manao (try to memorize the names, it'll make you sound hip) and later soothe your burning mouth with a wide array of sweet desserts.
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Defense budget proposed to increase to Rp 23.6 trillion
Defense budget proposed to increase to Rp 23.6 trillion Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Defense said here on Friday it would propose a 7.56 percent increase to its budget next year to Rp 23.6 trillion (US$23.6 billion) from the current Rp 21.9 trillion. The increased budget would partly be used to finance defense programs aimed at maintaining Indonesia's sovereignty and unity, it added.
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Expat found dead in Batam hotel
Expat found dead in Batam hotel BATAM, Riau Islands: John Rudolf Eckert, 63, an expatriate from Switzerland was found dead on Thursday at the Harmoni Hotel in Batam. Speaking to The Jakarta Post, Harmoni Hotel's General Manager, Petrus, said on Friday that Eckert's body was discovered after a friend, who was staying in a different hotel room, had called Eckert repeatedly on Thursday morning through both his cellular phone and the hotel phone, but was unable to reach him.
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MAP plans Rp 180b for expansion binge
MAP plans Rp 180b for expansion binge The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High-end retailer PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) -- known for its SOGO and Debenhams retail stores, Starbucks cafes and Kinokuniya bookstores -- said on Friday that it would allocate Rp 180 billion (US$17.6 million) for capital expenditure over the remaining year.
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The blossoming of decentralization
The blossoming of decentralization Adam Tyson Leeds, UK Ambivalence seems the most appropriate way to describe the mixed emotions felt by observers of Indonesia's decentralization program. This was clearly discernable after a casual visit to one of Bandung's top political departments.
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UBS lowers growth forecasts for RI
UBS lowers growth forecasts for RI Kabir Chibber, Bloomberg, London UBS AG, Europe's biggest bank, cut its growth forecasts for Indonesia for this year and next, following a slide in the rupiah. Indonesia's central bank increased its benchmark rate by half a point to 10 percent on Sept. 6 for the third time in the past four weeks to halt a plunge in the rupiah and stem inflation.
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Rizal gets posthumous sporting honor
Rizal gets posthumous sporting honor MEDAN, North Sumatra: In conjunction with National Sports Day on Sept. 9, the central government gave a posthumous award to the late North Sumatra Governor Rizal Nurdin on Friday for his dedication to sports in the province. Rizal, who is also the former chairman of the North Sumatra Sports Committee (KONI), perished in the Mandala airplane crash on Monday.
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Promoting responsible corporate players
Promoting responsible corporate players Jakob Oetama, Jakarta Before the 60th anniversary of Independence Day, (the late) Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and Paramadina University took initiatives to participate in the celebration of the historic day. The proposed theme of the event was "renewing our mutual commitment for an independent Indonesia". Apart from Cak Nur's oration, the ceremony incorporated the speeches of prominent figures who represented the pluralism of Indonesia.
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1. Kupang poor break rocks for a living
1. Kupang poor break rocks for a living Page 5 2. Badminton great Taufik honored for services Page 10 3. On a mission to save pop music Page 20
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1. PERTAMINA: 2 X 24
1. PERTAMINA: 2 X 24 Pertamina says only 'little fish' linked to smuggling 2. DEFENCE: 2 X 24 Defense budget proposed to increase to Rp 23.6t 3. ABE: 2 X 24 Second police officer exonerated in Abepura case 4. PLANE: 1 X 36 Light aircraft crashes in Samarinda
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SBY says all parties must put sports first
SBY says all parties must put sports first The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the new sports law only three days old, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on all elements of society on Friday to pitch in to achieve sporting success.