Archive: 27 September 2005
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Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Taiwan Trade Center opened
Taiwan Trade Center openedThe Taiwan Trade Center in Jakarta was officially opened on Monday that will fulfill the increasing need from both Taiwanese and Indonesian entrepreneurs to exploit potential business opportunities, in line with the recent improvement in trade and investment between the...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
[b]All sides should be happy with the fact that today the
All sides should be happy with the fact that today the Acehnese people can enjoy peace.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
S'pore to revamp health policy
S'pore to revamp health policySINGAPORE: Foreign workers will no longer be treated at polyclinics and government subsidies for their hospital care may also be withdrawn under plans published on Monday to ease overcrowding.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Rudolf accepted as acting governor
Rudolf accepted as acting governorApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAfter a lengthy debate, major parties in the North Sumatra provincial council on Monday finally endorsed the appointment of Rudolf Pardede as acting Governor of the province.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Un-happily ever after
Un-happily ever after There are many forms of discrimination. Some inherent due to ignorance, others proliferated by economic envy. Then there are those resulting from sheer bigotry.Perhaps the worst kind of prejudice is one that is propagated by the state, and mandated through unjust laws that...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Boat accident kills 15
Boat accident kills 15KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A passenger boat has capsized in Wakatobi regency waters, Southeast Sulawesi province, leaving 15 people dead, the majority of them children. Three passengers were still missing on Monday while 34 people on board survived.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
ADS/SPOTLIGHT
ADS/SPOTLIGHT JIHA Scholarship: The Hotel Borobudur in Jakarta recently hosted a luncheon by the Jakarta International Hotel Association (JIHA) to welcome the 10 students who received a three-year scholarship from the association.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Telkom launches fiber optics communication system
Telkom launches fiber optics communication systemThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's largest telecommunications firm, PT Telkom, launched on Monday a fiber optics communication system to improve services for customers in Java, Sulawesi and Kalimantan.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
SBY chats with royalty over Aceh
SBY chats with royalty over AcehPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met Britain's Princess Anne, accompanied by her husband Rear Admiral Timothy Laurence and British Ambassador Charles Humfrey at the Presidential Palace on Monday."There was no political talk.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Corruption in Batam
Corruption in BatamFrom Republika President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's moves to eradicate corruption should be given the thumbs up. The President is well- aware that corruption is a serious disease in our society, which does not discriminate between well-known and ordinary people.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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AMM's role could be a contentious issue Aleksius Jemadu Bandung2. Dyer -- The North Korean "Threat" 2 x 21 N. Korea shelves nuclear program for economic aid Gwynne Dyer London 3. Asean -- ASEAN gearing up for future challenges 2 x 21 ASEAN gearing up for future challenges Kavi Chongkittavorn The...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
China to investigate RI Navy shooting
China to investigate RI Navy shootingAssociated Press, BeijingChina will send a fact-finding mission to Jakarta to investigate the Indonesian navy's fatal shooting of a Chinese fisherman in Indonesian waters, and the Chinese vessel company will demand compensation for the attack, official media...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Agency slow to spread bird flu info
Agency slow to spread bird flu infoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhat is the key to combating bird flu? The answer may be as simple as good personal and environmental hygiene, but Jakarta health officials have been slow to share this information with the public.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
BPS close to completing survey of low-income people
BPS close to completing survey of low-income peopleUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaLess than a week away from the planned fuel price increase, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is wrapping up its survey of households eligible for financial help under the government's new benefit scheme.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Tax office gets average mark for services
Tax office gets average mark for servicesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGiant corporate taxpayers were generally positive about the Directorate General of Taxation's tax audits, collection and objection settlements, giving the department's large taxpayers office (LTO) average to good...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
On destroying places of worship
On destroying places of worship It was very saddening to read a news item and photo clip in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 22, about the ransacking of Ahmadiyah- owned mosques, houses and vehicles in Cianjur, West Java.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Architect dreams of comfy stroll through Blok M
Architect dreams of comfy stroll through Blok MEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf wishes were horses, beggars would ride. So, Jakarta's beggars, let's ride, this is the horse!A 30-minute leisure stroll along the most interesting area in South Jakarta, passing three green parks, rows of...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Corruption probe to target BNI directors
Corruption probe to target BNI directorsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOver a year into their investigation into a lending scam involving Bank Negara Indonesia that caused some 1.7 billion (US$170 million) in state losses, the National Police are now directing their attention to the...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Bird flu toll rises, but under control: Govt
Bird flu toll rises, but under control: GovtHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnother avian influenza fatality was confirmed on Monday as a 27 year-old woman died in a hospital here, after being treated since Thursday.The Ministry of Health confirmed on Monday that the woman, identified as K.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Herawati, butterfly specialist from Lampung
Herawati, butterfly specialist from LampungOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungThough modest and quite small, the old Palembang-style house on a plot of 200 square meters retains its beauty. With its wooden walls and floors, it presents a solid and antique appearance.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
ASEAN welcomes proposal for regional extradition treaty: KL
ASEAN welcomes proposal for regional extradition treaty: KLAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurSoutheast Asian nations have welcomed a Malaysian proposal for a regional extradition treaty that will help address terrorism and transnational crime, a minister said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Poor residents differ over fuel cash aid
Poor residents differ over fuel cash aidDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHolding her family card in both hands, Niah, 57, a resident of Petojo Selatan subdistrict, Gambir in Central Jakarta, was figuring out how to spend the Rp 300,000 (US$29) she was about to receive as "compensation" for...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Corruption in Batam
Corruption in BatamFrom Republika President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's moves to eradicate corruption should be given the thumbs up. The President is well- aware that corruption is a serious disease in our society, which does not discriminate between well-known and ordinary people.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Susilo asks donors to fulfill pledges
Susilo asks donors to fulfill pledgesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith reconstruction projects in tsunami-stricken Aceh proceeding to slowly for the likes of many, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on donor countries to immediately disburse pledged funds.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Kalla takes off for South Africa
Kalla takes off for South AfricaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla departed Jakarta for South Africa on Monday, leaving behind mounting public protest against the government's plan to raise fuel prices.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Alwi's camp gears up for PKB congress
Alwi's camp gears up for PKB congress SURABAYA: The splinter group of the National Awakening Party (PKB) led by chief welfare minister Alwi Shihab is preparing to stage a national congress in Surabaya on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
2. campaign: 1 x 32
2. campaign: 1 x 32 Agency slow to spread bird flu info 3. plan: 2 x 27 City seeks public input on spatial master plan 4. Speak: 1 x 27 'Flu came as a shock'
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Bird flu takes roost
Bird flu takes roost The Indonesian Ministry of Health has not done very well in preventing avian virus flu from spreading and killing Indonesians. It is obvious that much tougher measures should be taken by the Ministry of Health in Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
KPU boss blames secretary in key corruption case
KPU boss blames secretary in key corruption caseRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin claims he new nothing about the bribe money given by the commission to certain government officials, legislators and state auditors.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
ASEAN gearing up for future challenges
ASEAN gearing up for future challengesKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok ASEAN is moving forward to strengthen its identity, despite uncertainties and divergences among member countries.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Minister decries Senayan soccer violence
Minister decries Senayan soccer violenceThe Jakarta Post Jakarta State Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs Adhyaksa Dault has called for concrete action to deal with soccer hooliganism after violence marred Sunday's Indonesian League final.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
PLN cuts charges over power outage
PLN cuts charges over power outage DEPOK: State electricity company PLN Depok branch manager Hari Suhana said on Monday that his company would give a 10 percent reduction to Depok customers' bills for the power cut on Aug. 18.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
JP/7/NEW
JP/7/NEWAmy Chew, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Armed with sticks and stones, hundreds of Indonesian Muslim extremists descended on the Ahmadiyah, a small peaceful Muslim group in Bogor, West Java, in July.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Judicial Commission to probe 130 judges soon
Judicial Commission to probe 130 judges soonThe Jakarta Post, SurabayaThe Judicial Commission plans to probe some 130 judges over alleged irregularities in the near future as part of its main task of supervising judges and helping put an end to corruption in the judiciary.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
World Bank shifts focus from growth to economic equity
World Bank shifts focus from growth to economic equityEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBreaking with long-held tradition, the World Bank has shifted its focus, encouraging countries to make economic equity a primary objective of their economic development, along with growth.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Susilo all mixed up when it comes to public relations
Susilo all mixed up when it comes to public relationsOng Hock Chuan, Jakarta The nation is facing a possible bird flu epidemic. The government decides to act and just before the Cabinet meets last Tuesday, the President discusses a campaign on the safe consumption of chicken meat.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Officials do little to woo parents for polio vaccination
Officials do little to woo parents for polio vaccinationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOne day before the last scheduled round of the national polio vaccination, there was little sign in the capital that officials were putting forth any effort to ensure that all children under five would come for another...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Herbal medicine
Herbal medicine drinks and bird flu It is of concern that the time of year is fast approaching in Indonesia when colds and flu become commonplace. It is also of concern that there are currently reports of new cases of bird flu among adults and children.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Govt to recruit 300,000 teachers
Govt to recruit 300,000 teachers JAKARTA: The government can only afford to recruit 300,000 of 700,000 contractual teachers as civil servants due to its limited budget for national education, State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
1. Polio ----- 3x15
1. Polio ----- 3x15 Officials do little to woo parents for polio vaccination 2. Birdflu --- 1x28 Fish sales up as bird flu spreads 3. Ahmadiyah - 2x20 Cianjur administration to ban Ahmadiyah sect 4. Nias ------ 2x23 UN plans to import timber for Nias reconstruction 5.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Fishermen skip Indramayu election
Fishermen skip Indramayu electionINDRAMAYU, West Java: An estimated 80,000 fishermen did not vote in the Indramayu regency election on Sept. 22, said Bachtiar of the Indramayu General Elections Commission on Monday.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
BPS close to finalizing survey on poor people
BPS close to finalizing survey on poor peopleUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLess than a week away from the planned fuel price increase, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) is wrapping up its survey of households eligible for financial help under the government's new benefit scheme.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Jakarta stocks gain as fuel concerns ease; Astra paces rise
Jakarta stocks gain as fuel concerns ease; Astra paces riseBloomberg, JakartaIndonesian stocks rose for the first day in five on Monday after U.S. refineries were spared a direct hit from Hurricane Rita, sending oil prices lower and boosting expectations of growth in Southeast Asia's biggest...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Intelligence role crucial
Intelligence role crucialFrom KompasIntelligence is a determining factor in anticipating security problems. It serves as a preventive measure against disturbances, unlike the fire brigade which acts whenever there is a fire taking place.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Bird flu takes roost
Bird flu takes roost The Indonesian Ministry of Health has not done very well in preventing avian virus flu from spreading and killing Indonesians. It is obvious that much tougher measures should be taken by the Ministry of Health in Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Re-tender for 3G in November: Minister
Re-tender for 3G in November: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA re-tender for the 1,900 Mega Hertz (MHz) frequency -- allocated by the government for the use of third generation (3G) cellular technology -- will take place in November, a minister says.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Reforms to laws, implementation may be delayed
Reforms to laws, implementation may be delayedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe much-awaited tax reform is unlikely to be implemented soon as lawmakers will not be able to finish deliberating on the revised draft of tax laws on schedule.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Fuel scarcity worsens as scheduled price hike nears
Fuel scarcity worsens as scheduled price hike nearsThe Jakarta Post, Semarang/Makassar/Samarinda/BatamGasoline and diesel shortages worsened across the archipelago on Monday as the government's scheduled price increase on Oct. 1 draws near.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Susilo, Howard make their pitch in U.S.
Susilo, Howard make their pitch in U.S.S.P. Seth, Sydney President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's recent U.S. trip, and his attendance at the UN summit, is one of those exercises which heads of states and governments usually do. Therefore, not much is expected by way of concrete results.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
City seeks input on spatial master plan
City seeks input on spatial master planDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration said on Monday that it would probably revise Jakarta's 2000-2010 spatial master plan (RTRW) in order to meet the rising need for space amid rapid development and a fast-growing population in the...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Design offers humane approach to urban problem
Design offers humane approach to urban problemEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNine years ago on the Code riverbank in Yogyakarta, an architect, the late Romo Mangun, erected a milestone in the history of Indonesia's urban development.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
'It could be a landmark of the city'
'It could be a landmark of the city'Nicholas Saputra, a student of architecture at the University of Indonesia, is also an actor. Last month, Andra Matin asked him to participate in the survey to walk along the route."Pedestrian facilities are something we need here.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
DPR to OK civil rights covenant
DPR to OK civil rights covenantThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives has agreed to ratify the international covenant on civil and political rights with an adjustment that will ensure its enactment will not justify any separatist movements.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Cianjur administration to ban Ahmadiyah sect
Cianjur administration to ban Ahmadiyah sectAntara News Agency, JakartaHaving their mosques and houses destroyed is apparently not enough punishment for members of Ahmadiyah Congregation. Exactly a week after their property was vandalized by hard-line Muslims, Ahmadiyah members will face another...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Lion Air explains
Lion Air explains Concerning the complaint that appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 23, we would like to thank you for your attention and in helping us to improve our service, and please allow us to explain as follows.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
People living with HIV face bitter life with big hearts
People living with HIV face bitter life with big heartsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraThere is nothing special about the small, yellow-painted house measuring seven-by-twenty meters compared to the other houses in Kampung Cina, Abepura, Jayapura.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Indonesia Honda to open 3rd plant
Indonesia Honda to open 3rd plant JAKARTA: Astra Honda Motor, an Indonesian subsidiary of the Japanese automotive company, will open on Tuesday its third motorcycle plant in the country, a Japanese Embassy official said.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Certificate saves chicken businesses
Certificate saves chicken businessesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungRestaurants serving fried and grilled chicken in Bandung are going the extra mile to assure fearful customers their meals are free of bird flu, with special certificates from the local animal husbandry office.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
AMM's role could be a contentious issue
AMM's role could be a contentious issueAleksius Jemadu, Bandung The success of a monitoring mission involving foreign parties in resolving an intra-state conflict can be achieved as long as the implementation of the peace agreement satisfies the expectations of the conflicting parties.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Aug JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 8,129.55 7,368.63 7,789.21 7,708.84Brunei dollar 1 6,364.23 5,769.12 6,097.79 6,035.47Canadian dollar 1 9,147.12 8,290.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Photo credit
Photo credit Correction: One of the photos appearing on this page on Monday was mistakenly identified as a picture of Hamid Awaluddin, but should have been KPK Chairman M. Taufiequrrahman Ruki. We apologize for the mistake and the inconvenience caused. -- Editor
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
'All need access to bird flu info'
'All need access to bird flu info'As the number of Indonesians showing symptoms of bird flu continues to rise, the central government has put the outbreak under extraordinary status, thus obliging it to step up measures to prevent the virus from spreading.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Small restaurants serve more fish, meat during bird flu outbreak
Small restaurants serve more fish, meat during bird flu outbreakAbdul Khalik and Dyah Apsari The Jakarta Post/JakartaWith customers significantly reducing their chicken consumption due to bird flu, small restaurant owners across the capital are putting more fish and meat on the menu to compensate...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Nigeria-Indonesia Relations
Nigeria-Indonesia Relations Relations between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Indonesia date back to 1965 when Indonesia opened its resident Diplomatic Mission in Lagos, and Nigeria reciprocated in 1976 by opening her Mission in Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Plant diversification supportive to butterflies
Plant diversification supportive to butterfliesHerawati "Mbak Iing" Soekardi is a lecturer at Lampung University, who studies and captively breeds butterflies in Lampung province. She uses these activities to raise, in a very practical way, the awareness of local people with regard to conservation...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
UN plans to import timber for Nias reconstruction
UN plans to import timber for Nias reconstructionMichael Casey, Associated Press/JakartaUN officials in Indonesia plan to import timber from as far away as North America for reconstruction on earthquake-ravaged Nias Island to prevent the country's tropical forests being plundered, officials said...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Fish sales up as bird flu spreads
Fish sales up as bird flu spreadsAbdul Khalik and Dyah Apsari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith customers significantly reducing their chicken consumption due to bird flu, small restaurant owners across the capital are putting more fish and meat on the menu to compensate for the loss of sales over the...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Minister says clubs also at fault in soccer violence
Minister says clubs also at fault in soccer violenceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of Youth and Sports Affairs Adhyaksa Dault has called for concrete action to deal with soccer hooliganism after violence marred Sunday's Indonesian League final.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Graft in website project probed
Graft in website project probed PADANG, West Sumatra: Prosecutors here said on Monday they were looking into an alleged corruption case over the creation of a website worth up to Rp 1.95 billion (195,000) by the Mentawai Islands administration.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, September 28, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, September 28, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Showbiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
KPUD corruption probe completed
KPUD corruption probe completed JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutors' Office will submit three case files of three suspects from the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) charged with graft offenses to the Jakarta District Court in early October.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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Corruption probe to target BNI directors 2. Judicia (2x25)Judicial Commission to probe 130 judges soon3. KPU (2x25) KPU boss blames secretary in key corruption case 4. Kalla (1x30) Kalla takes off for South Africa 6. DPR (1x30) DPR to OK civil rights covenant
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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Tue, 27 Sep 2005
RI and India can collaborate
RI and India can collaborate A recent letter by Kamath has triggered this response. I have been championing the idea of extensive Indonesia-India co- operation through my previous letters in The Jakarta Post. India and Indonesia are democracies and secular states.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
ADB to lend $4.5b to China
ADB to lend $4.5b to China MANILA: China is in line to get up to US$4.5 billion in loans from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in the next three years to fund poverty reduction projects, the Philippines-based lender said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Papuans educated on HIV/AIDS
Papuans educated on HIV/AIDSHIV/AIDS is a major problem in Papua, with over 60,000 people at risk of being infected with the virus. To tackle the problem, the government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have undertaken a number of campaigns, including an HIV/AIDS prevention campaign.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Fuel vendors get competition
Fuel vendors get competitionHasrul, The Jakarta Post, Kendari"Gasoline, gasoline,!" Rahmat shouted to motorists on Jl. Ahmad Yani in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi. Dozens of bottles, each containing one liter of gasoline, lined the shelves of his kiosk, ready to be sold for Rp 3,000 (approximately 30...