Archive: 15 September 2005
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Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
World-class convention and exhibition centers
World-class convention and exhibition centers Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore offers event organizers an extensive choice of state-of-the-art meeting and conference venues, with facilities available not only at star-rated hotels but also at other convention and exhibition centers. At least 100 hotels operating in Singapore, mostly star-rated, provide different-sized meeting and convention rooms to meet customers' different needs.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Art exhibition at Griya Santrian
Art exhibition at Griya Santrian Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery, Sanur, will hold an art exhibition featuring five artists from Singapadu, Gianyar. The five artists, Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika, all belong to one family. The exhibition, which starts on Sept. 16 and runs through Nov. 4, will be opened by Dr. Achim Sibeth, curator Southeast Asia of Meseum der Weltkulturen in Frankfurt, Germany. -- JP
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sugar shortages in S. Sumatra
Sugar shortages in S. Sumatra PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A sugar scarcity in South Sumatra looms as the demand for sugar this year is expected to surge between 80,000 and 130,000 tons next year, while the main local sugar producer Cinta Manis may only be able to produce approximately 50,000 tons of sugar this year.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang teachers to get late pay
Tangerang teachers to get late pay TANGERANG: About 1,500 of around 4,000 contract teachers in Tangerang, Banten, who have not received their salaries for the past three months will be paid on Sept. 15, an official says. The head of the Tangerang Education Agency, Muhyi Syarifudin, said the administration only had Rp 6 billion (US$588,235) to pay the salaries of teachers at private schools.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/HOTELS
JP/18/HOTELS Hotels change marketing strategy in anticipation of tourist boom Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Thanks to the opening of the Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang expressway, better known as the Cipularang toll road, the car journey from Jakarta to Bandung has been reduced from four hours to just two.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Sports yet to develop into industry'
'Sports yet to develop into industry' Legislators last week approved a bill on sports which, among other things, requires that the government provide pensions for national athletes and organizations involved in developing the country's sports. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents to get their views on the issue. Kaezar Maulana, 30, is a professional working for the Indonesian AIDS Committee. We have to admit that sports have not developed into an industry here.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/VDSTRR
JP/19/VDSTRR John van der Sterren's artistic sentimental journey Carla Bianpoen Contributor/Jakarta Nostalgia and bold lines are features by which the paintings of John van der Sterren can be recognized. Much of his work used to be directly related to Indonesia, where he was born and has spent part of his adult years.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Victims see potential in commission
Victims see potential in commission Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite lingering skepticism, victims of human rights abuses have urged the soon to be officiated Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) to start its task of revealing the truth behind unresolved human rights cases.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
ABN AMRO apologizes
ABN AMRO apologizes We would like to respond to the letter from our customer with the account number 306115033033 that appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 8 regarding his personal loan account with ABN AMRO Bank. We apologize for any inconveniences caused. Customer Service ABN AMRO Bank had tried to contact the customer but to no avail. We are pleased to confirm the closure of his personal loan and a final payment letter/declaration letter has already been sent to his home address.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali to host 11th AsiaConstruct
Bali to host 11th AsiaConstruct The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bali is to host the 11th annual AsiaConstruct Conference, starting on Friday, where state officials and construction industry players from Asia-Pacific nations will meet to exchange information and business opportunities. Vice President Jusuf Kalla is expected to open the event, which would also feature several economics ministers, organizers said.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Young graphic artist displays his talent
Young graphic artist displays his talent Susi Andrini, Contributor, Sanur Graphic art has been gaining popularity among young and talented Balinese artists, including Edo Wulia. In a display of his work at a solo exhibition, Moments Within, at Retro Fine Arts in Sanur, Edo has been showcasing his fresh ideas. To view Edo's work is like taking a journey to an endless point. The works also reflect joy, hope but also a hollowness and sadness.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.14, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.14, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,560 -30 2,000 Adhi Karya 570 -20 3,098,000 Adira Dinamika 2,100 0 94,500 AGIS Tbk 80 -5 6,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 185 -40 35,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,280 0 975,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars Dow Jones Jakarta The rupiah continued recovering on Wednesday as foreign investors exchanged dollars to settle their recent purchases of local bonds, dealers said. The dollar dipped briefly below the Rp 10,000 mark earlier in the day, touching Rp 9,990. It was the dollar's lowest level since Aug. 22. The greenback ended at Rp 10,005 versus its close on Tuesday at Rp 10,075.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Askari gives Giant third stage victory
Askari gives Giant third stage victory The Chinese Taipei-based Giant Asia Racing team took the third consecutive stage win after Iranian Hossein Askari clinched the fastest time over the route between Purwokerto and Yogyakarta in the Tour d'Indonesia on Wednesday. Hossein covered a hilly and twisting 204.8-kilometer course in five hours, 32 minutes and 55 seconds to leave the pack more than one minute behind.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia-MU deal pays off
AirAsia-MU deal pays off Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, Southeast Asia's pioneering low-cost carrier, said on Wednesday its recent sponsorship deal with Manchester United is already proving its worth in attracting business. "Its already paying off. The trend is there. We are now seeing customers from Europe who have changed their holiday plans to come to Malaysia instead," Kamarudin Meranun, executive director with AirAsia, told AFP.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Workers sue Wal-Mart over work conditions
Workers sue Wal-Mart over work conditions Workers in six countries, including Indonesia, filed a class- action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday, claiming the world's largest retailer overlooks sweatshop conditions at toy and clothing factories from China to Nicaragua. The suit, filed in California state court in Los Angeles, lists as plaintiffs 15 workers in Bangladesh, Swaziland, Indonesia, China and Nicaragua.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN leaders stress multilateral diplomacy in talks with Annan
ASEAN leaders stress multilateral diplomacy in talks with Annan P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/New York Leaders of southeast Asian nations, some of whom strongly opposed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, have underlined in talks with UN chief Kofi Annan the need to strengthen multilateral diplomacy. "We expressed support for multilateralism with the United Nations at the core," read a joint statement by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after a group meeting here on Tuesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI August auto sales up 31%
RI August auto sales up 31% JAKARTA: Automobile sales in Indonesia rose 31 percent in August from a year earlier, said PT Astra International, the nation's biggest auto distributor, citing figures from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers. Auto sales in the nation rose to 50,608 units in August, the highest in three months, from 38,680 units in the same month a year earlier, Astra said in a statement on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Rights (1x32)
1. Rights (1x32) KKR seen as first step to truth or Victims see potential in commission or Commission holds promise for victims 2. House (1x29) RI lawmakers lobby U.S. on arms 3. PKI (4x12) Ex-political prisoners lose court battle
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster funds
House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster funds Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More documents detailing the practice of selling disaster aid budgets have been discovered by the House of Representatives disciplinary body after it questioned more legislators on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bird flu test result to be announced soon
Bird flu test result to be announced soon JAKARTA: The real cause of death of a 37-year-old woman, suspected to have been infected by bird flu, will be revealed later this week when the result of a World Health Organization (WHO) laboratory test arrives here. "We'll wait for the laboratory test result from Hong Kong, possibly on Friday or Saturday. But to determine the type of virus would take a longer time," Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars Dow Jones Jakarta The rupiah continued recovering on Wednesday as foreign investors exchanged dollars to settle their recent purchases of local bonds, dealers said. The dollar dipped briefly below the Rp 10,000 mark earlier in the day, touching Rp 9,990. It was the dollar's lowest level since Aug. 22. The greenback ended at Rp 10,005 versus its close on Tuesday at Rp 10,075.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Food prices could rise by 10%: Minister
Food prices could rise by 10%: Minister Food prices are estimated to soar by over 10 percent once the government increases fuel prices early next month, which would eventually see transportation and production costs increase, a minister says. Minister of Trade Mari Elka Pangestu said on Wednesday that the figure was a preliminary calculation based on the effects of the fuel price increase of 29 percent on average in March, which had driven food prices up by between 5 and 10 percent.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/UANG2
JP/18/UANG2 ORI and the struggle against colonialism The history of Indonesian money is broadly divided into two periods: 1945 to 1949 and 1950 to 1990. When Indonesia declared independence, only Japanese banknotes were used as legal tender. The Indonesian government, under Sukarno and Hatta, was not yet capable of issuing a national currency.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Run on mutual funds
Run on mutual funds Indonesia-based investors, the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) and mutual fund managers have seemingly not been able to learn from the massive runs on mutual funds in late 2003 and in April this year that caused unnecessary losses to investors and disrepute to the funds industry.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government cash aid
Government cash aid From Republika About 15.5 million poor families, or around 62 million people will be receiving financial assistance of Rp 100,000 in cash from the government. According to Sofyan Djalil, the Minister of Communications and Information, the money would be distributed to those entitled to the aid one week before the government raises the price of fuel next October.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/REALST
JP/18/REALST 'The Realistage' celebrates revival of realistic style Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central Java The realist style that began to develop in the painting world in Europe in the 19th century and reached its peak in Indonesia in mid-20th century is currently experiencing a revival in the postmodern era.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Susilo --- 2x24
1. Susilo --- 2x24 Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big Apple 2. Garuda --- 2x24 Garuda plane forced to make emergency landing in Bali 3. Video ---- 2x24 President's video conference not state burden: Minister 4. Summit --- 2x24 to come lateRRR 5. Israel --- 4x10 Israel, RI FMs meet in secret: Report
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The process of building democracy after peace is restored in Aceh
The process of building democracy after peace is restored in Aceh Aguswandi, London A democratic society is the opposite of an armed society. In a militarized society, democracy cannot exist because, instead of utilizing the democratic process, weapons are the tools of political control and expression. The first step toward building democracy is the destruction of arms. The beginning of the democratic process is the end of armed groups.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Government to revise decree on places of worship
Government to revise decree on places of worship The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will give authority to existing interfaith forums to issue permits for the establishment of places of worship, a move that is expected to help end conflict in the setting up of houses of worship. The interfaith forum is an independent grouping of leaders from various faiths set up at a regional level with a mission to settle religion-related disputes.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.14
Rupiah Rates Sept.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 8,093.33 7,321.88 7,746.61 7,668.56 Brunei dollar 1 6,263.94 5,664.22 5,995.59 5,932.42 Canadian dollar 1 8,889.64 8,038.57 8,508.80 8,419.18 Swiss franc 1 8,350.43 7,553.65 7,992.69 7,911.30 Danish krone 1 1,732.56 1,566.84 1,658.34 1,641.03 Euro 1 12,915.72 11,684.22 12,362.40 12,237.45 Poundsterling 1 19,185.56 17,350.50 18,363.63 18,172.02 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,353.50 1,224.57 1,295.52 1,282.55...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aceh's railway project to starts next year
Aceh's railway project to starts next year Antara, Banda Aceh French rail company SNCF International will start the construction of a railway network connecting Banda Aceh city and Medan in North Sumatra early next year, an official says. Head of Aceh province's Public Works Office Usman Budiman said the project was expected to be completed in about six years.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Second militant sentenced to death
Second militant sentenced to death Agencies, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday a second militant to death for helping plot the deadly bomb attack on the Australian Embassy here last year. Achmad Mohammad Hasan joins Iwan Darmawan Mutho, alias Rois, who was convicted by the same court on Tuesday, on death row. Three other suspects have been jailed for between 3.5 and seven years. The main suspects in the bombing, Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Elite police force withdraws from Aceh
Elite police force withdraws from Aceh The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Jakarta Around 1,300 Mobile Brigade Police left Aceh on Wednesday as part of a peace agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels which requires the Indonesian government to gradually withdraw security forces personnel from the province. The pullout of the police strike force came a day before GAM members start handing over guns to foreign monitors. Peace was reached on Aug.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big Apple
Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big Apple Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, New York The Aceh peace agreement is likely to be judged the biggest achievement of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration so far, and Susilo is making the most of this positive when he meets with other world leaders in New York this week.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Crash victims' families receive compensation
Crash victims' families receive compensation Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Relatives of Mandala crash victims in Medan received compensation from state insurance firm PT Jasa Raharja on Wednesday, taking advantage of the moment to lash out at the airlines for its slow response after the accident.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rifat's co-driver Karel dies at 43
Rifat's co-driver Karel dies at 43 JAKARTA: Karel Harilatu, a co-driver of national rally championship leader Rifat Sungkar, died at the age of 43 here on Tuesday from an apparent heart attack, according to Antara. Karel, who was buried on Wednesday at the Menteng Pulo Cemetery in South Jakarta, is survived by his wife and three children.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
President's video conferences not state burden: Minister
President's video conferences not state burden: Minister The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday the video conferences President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is holding to lead Cabinet meetings during his trip to the U.S. will not burden the state budget, as the Golkar Party reaffirmed its allegiance to the President.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Officials must not
Officials must not indulge in theories From Kompas As fuel supplies have become increasingly critical in this country the authorities concerned need to take quick decisions to get the crisis under control. In other words, we should not have to be dependent on other countries, and the crisis should not necessarily add to the sufferings of low-income people.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourism
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourism Associated Press/Singapore Singapore seeks to boost tourism with a giant wheel that planners say will be 43 meters (142 feet) taller than the London Eye, a similar attraction beside the River Thames. The Singapore Flyer project will be 178 meters (587 feet) high when it is completed in early 2008, and visitors will be able to see as far away as 45 kilometers (28 miles), with views of neighboring Malaysia and Indonesia, according to project managers.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
P.8
P.8 1. Bogor -- 4 x 10 Police chief removed over assault OR Police chief replaced over assault OR Bogor cop replaced over assault 2. Church -- 2 x 32 Neighborhood remains tense over presence of houses of worship OR Houses of worship remain blockaded, solution still being sought OR Solution to closure of Bekasi houses of worship remains elusive 3. Preman -- 1 x 32 Thugs to help secure Tanah Abang 4. Speak -- 1 x 24 'Sports need support from companies' OR 'Sports yet to develop into industry'
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
School turns scavengers into scholars, citizens
School turns scavengers into scholars, citizens Karen Stingemore, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the Indonesian flag flying high above the entrance way and the echo of laughter and eager voices drifting along the corridor, PKBM (Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat, or Center For Community-Based Learning Activities) seems like any other Indonesian elementary school.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 15, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 15, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika from Singapadu, Gianyar at Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery in Sanur, from Sept.16 until Nov.4 * Arts Exhibition Free Transport by Davina Stephens, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay, until Sept.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina told to secure distribution
Pertamina told to secure distribution Rendi A. Witular and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to keep ploughing more oil-based fuels onto the market and to tighten distribution supervision amid fuel shortages in some areas, a situation exacerbated by illegal hoarding by errant distributors.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nature, heritage among star attractions
Nature, heritage among star attractions Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With towering skyscrapers, apartments, condominiums and malls decorating the country, Singapore has been frequently associated with modernization. But if you take a visit to Singapore's Ubin Island, you will find that the country is concerned about preserving more traditional living that is at one with nature. The island is home to Singapore's last villages, or "kampongs", where only a hundred villagers live.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Garuda plane forced to make emergency landing in Bali
Garuda plane forced to make emergency landing in Bali Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A packed Garuda plane traveling from Bali to Brisbane, Australia, was forced to make an emergency landing because of engine trouble, a senior airline official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Israeli, RI FMs meet in secret: Report
Israeli, RI FMs meet in secret: Report Agence France-Presse, Jerusalem Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom has secretly met his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirayuda in New York ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, Israeli army radio reported on Wednesday. Shalom refused to confirm or deny the meeting, telling the radio station he was unable to discuss the matter.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends higher to continue recovery
Rupiah ends higher to continue recovery Dow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah continued recovering on Wednesday as foreign investors exchanged dollars to settle their recent purchases of local bonds, dealers said. The dollar dipped briefly below the Rp 10,000 mark earlier in the day, touching Rp 9,990. It was the dollar's lowest level since Aug. 22. The greenback ended at Rp 10,005 versus its close on Tuesday at Rp 10,075.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
GAM members reach Banda Aceh full of hope
GAM members reach Banda Aceh full of hope Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The convoy of motorists consisted of about 50 men, whose faces looked dark while they slowly drove their motorcycles into Banda Aceh city under the watchful eyes of journalists. The men had on their motorcycle lights even though the sun shone brightly. Some had left their faces uncovered while others had covered their mouths and noses with bandannas.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
September challenges
September challenges September has brought with it new challenges to the government including a call for a reshuffle of the Cabinet amid a depreciation of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar. This condition is seen by some government critics as heralding a new financial crisis, seriously hampering the 6 percent growth target so optimistically forecast earlier. However, due to the absence of any real opposition, the government is expected to stay in power for another four years.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Thugs to help secure Tanah Abang
Thugs to help secure Tanah Abang The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you can't beat them, join them. If you can't get rid of them, recruit them. That seems to be the motto of the city administration in dealing with thugs in the capital. While the city police has tried to tame thugs by force -- arresting and sending them to jail, the city administration prefers to recruit them as security guards.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Petronas to build terminal in Sabah
Petronas to build terminal in Sabah KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's national oil firm Petronas will construct a new oil and gas terminal in eastern Sabah state, Sabah Chief Minister Musa Aman said on Wednesday. Musa said the terminal is expected to cost between 874 and 988 million ringgit (between US$232 and $262 million) and be fully operational by January 2010, the Bernama news agency reported. -- AFP
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Human resource development
Human resource development From Media Indonesia No one will likely accept that our country's best human resources are mostly utilized by the large multinational corporations operating here. Hence the issue of proper empowerment of skilled workers has to be given serious attention. The development of qualified human resources depends largely on many factors, especially the education system.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon boatmakers stop production
Cirebon boatmakers stop production Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post/Cirebon Skyrocketing prices of boatmaking materials and lack of orders over the last three months have forced fishing boat makers in Gebang village, Cirebon regency to stop production and return to their old profession, fishing. Skyrocketing prices, triggered by fuel price increases, have made it too expensive for the boatmakers to produce.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bus accident kills one, injures 15
Bus accident kills one, injures 15 BOGOR: One person was killed and 15 others injured when a passenger bus crashed into a group of junior high school students in Cibinong, Bogor, on Tuesday. The deceased, Waryono, was on a motorcycle with his wife and eight-month-old baby when the bus hit them. Waryono's wife was able to jump from the motorcycle and escaped unscathed, while her baby was thrown about three meters, sustaining a head injury.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Neighborhood remains tense over presence of houses of worship
Neighborhood remains tense over presence of houses of worship Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The neighborhood on Jl. Melati Raya Ujung in Jati Mulya housing complex, Bekasi regency was calm on Wednesday morning. The voices of students in the nearby Atthoriq Islamic school were heard occasionally. What made the situation different were two blockades local residents had erected on the road leading to the HKBP and Gekindo churches.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cepu contract may be signed this week
Cepu contract may be signed this week Rendi A. Witular and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Surakarta, Central Java The government has indicated that a contract to develop the untapped oil-rich Cepu block will be signed later this week by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, U.S.-based energy giant ExxonMobil Corp. and the government.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI's qualifiers spiked in Bali
RI's qualifiers spiked in Bali Moh. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Three Indonesian pairings lost their qualifying matches at the US$200,000 Bali Open beach volleyball tournament at Sanur beach on Wednesday, exiting the tournament on the first day of play. The event is part of the Swatch-Federation Internationale de Volleyball World Tour and gives local players the opportunity to test their skills against world-class opponents.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to 'resolve' student shootings
Govt told to 'resolve' student shootings JAKARTA: Families of victims of the 1998/1999 student shootings urged the House of Representatives on Wednesday to push the government to issue a presidential decree establishing an ad hoc human rights tribunal to try the cases. They criticized the House's complicated mechanism in reviewing a recommendation by previous House members stating that the shootings were not human rights violations.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Leslie Palmier
Leslie Palmier 2. Wandi -- Building democracy in Aceh 2 x 30 The process of building democracy after peace is restored in Aceh Aguswandi London
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Municipality gears up for floods
Municipality gears up for floods JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta municipality has made preparations to assist residents of 10 flood-prone areas during this year's rainy season. Central Jakarta Mayor Muhayat said on Wednesday his administration had prepared temporary shelters, public kitchens and rubber boats to help flood victims trapped in their houses.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Expert says ignorance leads to neglect of women's health
Expert says ignorance leads to neglect of women's health Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Millions of teenagers are sexually active in the country but official ignorance or a head-in-the-sand attitude is leading to a continuing neglect of their needs, an expert on public health says. Ford Foundation country representative Meiwita Budiharsana said Central Statistics Agency 2002-2003 data estimated 51 percent of teenagers had already had sexual intercourse before they were 19.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/KNIT
JP/18/KNIT Knitting industry unraveling Knitting businesses caught in a spiral of decline Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung For over four decades, people living on Jl. Binong Jati, Binong village, Batununggal, some 10 kilometers to the east of downtown Bandung, have been familiar with the noise of knitting and sewing machines. However, the machines have not been heard much over the past two months.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. SKB -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. SKB -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42) Government to revise decree on places of worship 2. Accident -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24) Five people killed as boat capsizes in Tangerang river 3. Women -- 32 pts 3 cols 2line (2x27) Expert says ignorance leads to neglect of women's health 4. Police (game) -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32) Online game addiction can be hazardous 5. Susul -- 28 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x20) Workers sue Wal-Mart over work conditions --- 6. Photos and oddworld
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
N. Dua Festival needs to be improved to attract more visitors
N. Dua Festival needs to be improved to attract more visitors Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua The sun was setting and the game of chess involving two grandmasters, Utut Adianto from Indonesia and Eugene Torre from the Philippines, had to be halted at the 20th move.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Noble Group's Elman May Buy Two Indonesian Coal Mines
Noble Group's Elman May Buy Two Indonesian Coal Mines Bernard Lo and Jason Gale Bloomberg/Singapore Noble Group Ltd. may buy coal mines in Indonesia, Chief Executive Richard Elman said, expanding in a nation that is the second- biggest exporter of the fuel to Chinese power generators.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Removing state from commerce prevents graft
Removing state from commerce prevents graft Leslie Palmier, London I have been a student of corruption for many years, and of Indonesia even longer (my first visit was in 1951), so I hope my suggestions below on possible measures against corruption will be helpful. Needless to say, I am concerned only with broad principles. Whether they are accepted, and how they may be implemented, is a matter for those who have the difficult task of fighting this plague.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Polite teacher looks at human absurdity
Polite teacher looks at human absurdity Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After sinking themselves in the dark, absurd and insane world of Budi Darma's novel Olenka and short-story collection Orang-orang Bloomington, some readers made the trip to meet the author in person. They all returned with the same news: Budi Darma is -- to an almost disappointing level -- a polite man.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police chief sacked over assault incident
Police chief sacked over assault incident Eva C. Komandjaja and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Bogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito, who has been accused of assaulting his subordinate, is to be removed from his post and transferred to National Police Headquarters pending a disciplinary hearing. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Aryanto Boedihardjo said that Bambang would be moved in one or two days, while his deputy would take over the post.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Molik eases back into tour after illness
Molik eases back into tour after illness Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali As Mariana Diaz-Oliva served for the first set in Tuesday's night match at the Wismilak International, Alicia Molik could have been forgiven for having that here-we-go-again feeling. Since her return to the WTA tour last month after a five-month hiatus due to illness, the Australian had yet to win a set in both of her first-round losses.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Houses of worship remain blockaded, solution still being
1. Houses of worship remain blockaded, solution still being sought Page 8 2. President Bush meets with China's President Hu Jintao in New York Page 11 3. Nusa Dua Festival needs to be enlivened to draw a crowd Page 18
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JP/18/UANG
JP/18/UANG Interest in coin collecting grows all the time Bambang Parlupi Jakarta Many people, young and old, have found it increasingly appealing to collect old coins and banknotes as a pastime. The search for such items produces a thrill of its own. A lot more collectors are now ready to pay high prices for antique cash, especially rare pieces with limited circulation, the value of which increases with age. The nominal value of old coins is indeed small, but they can be exorbitantly priced.
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RI lawmakers lobby U.S. on arms
RI lawmakers lobby U.S. on arms Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Washington, DC Indonesian House of Representatives lawmakers held talks with U.S. senators here on Wednesday to seek support for a full resumption of military ties between the two countries when their delegates meet in a joint committee scheduled for next month. Andri Hadi, the Indonesian Embassy's deputy chief of mission to the U.S., told reporters here on Tuesday that legislators Theo Sambuaga, E.E.
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Ex-political prisoners lose court battle
Ex-political prisoners lose court battle The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Efforts by former political prisoners to seek justice for their past suffering were dealt a setback on Wednesday by the Central Jakarta District Court, which said it could not hear the class action lawsuit.
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Tennis
Tennis Wismilak International Results on the third day of main draw matches in the US$225,000 WTA Wismilak International tennis tournament in Nusa Dua, Indonesia, on Wednesday (x denotes seeded player): 1st round singles Martina Muller (Ger) bt Flavia Pennetta (Ita x6) 6-3, 6-1 Francesca Schiavone (Ita) bt Laura Pous Tio (Spa) 6-3, 6-2 1st round doubles Maria Elena Camerin/Maria Vento-Kabchi (Ita/Ven) bt Ekaterina Bychkova/Kim Kilsdonk (Rus/Ned) 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) China Open Results on the third...
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Hospital to provide bird flu rooms
Hospital to provide bird flu rooms BENGKULU: As part of efforts to prevent bird flu fatalities, Mohammad Yunus Hospital has provided nine rooms to house patients with symptoms of the virus or other communicable diseases. Some rooms are being used for patients infected with respiratory related diseases, said Syarifudin, the hospital's president director. So far, there have not been any known cases of Bengkulu residents contracting bird flu.
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Five people killed as boat capsizes in Tangerang river
Five people killed as boat capsizes in Tangerang river Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Four teenagers and an adult were drowned on Tuesday evening when a dinghy they were using to cross Cisadane River in Tangerang capsized and sank. The accident occurred at around 9 p.m. as nine teenagers and two adults took a shortcut home from a futsal game at a nearby school by crossing Cisadane River -- the largest and longest in Banten province.
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VP to open AOMM meeting in Bali
VP to open AOMM meeting in Bali TUBAN, Bali: Vice President Jusuf Kalla is expected to inaugurate the second upcoming gathering of fisheries and maritime ministers from member states of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). The two-day Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation Ocean Related Ministerial Meeting (AOMM) will be held in Tuban, Bali on Friday, and will be attended by ministers from 20 member states of APEC, said Aji Sularso of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
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Ready for peace
Ready for peace On the eve of disarmament, members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) gather up their weapons under the watchful eyes of foreign observers in the province. The disarmament, scheduled to begin on Thursday, is part of the landmark peace deal signed on Aug. 15 by the government and GAM. The disarmament brings hope for peace in the province, which had suffered three decades of conflict that has claimed more than 15,000 lives, mostly civilians. -- JP
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Maxis to sponsor 2006 World Cup
Maxis to sponsor 2006 World Cup KUALA LUMPUR: Top mobile operator Maxis Communications said on Wednesday it will sponsor live transmissions in Malaysia of all the 64 World Cup soccer matches to be played in Germany in 2006 at a cost of 60 million ringgit (US$16 million). "We at Maxis are very excited about our 2006 FIFA World Cup sponsorship because of soccer's universal and timeless appeal across race, age and gender.
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Daniels enjoys lighting up lives
Daniels enjoys lighting up lives Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java "I'm like a moth drawn to the flame. When you switch on a light bulb at night, you will see moths are flying around it. Moths like the light, and so do I." Seeing the light is important to American Robert Daniels, a world-class lighting designer who has just finished working on the country's Borobudur Temple. "I even have a spiritual name -- 'the very gift of light' -- a Sikh name from India.
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Unilever Asia prices to rise on high oil costs
Unilever Asia prices to rise on high oil costs Phelim Kyne, Dow Jones/Jakarta Anglo-Dutch consumer product giant Unilever will have to increase prices in Asia to cope with high crude oil prices, a company executive said recently. Products with petrochemical components, including laundry detergents, are likely to bear the brunt of those pending price increases, Unilever Asia Pte. Ltd. Group Vice President Tex Gunning told Dow Jones Newswires.