Archive: 30 September 2005
96 articles found
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo 'betrays election promises'
Susilo 'betrays election promises' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of students, workers, activists and farmers took to the streets across the country on Thursday to protest the plan to raise fuel prices by up to 80 percent, while motorists queued up at gas stations before the new prices take effect.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Ruwatan', seen as anachronistic, is threatened with oblivion
'Ruwatan', seen as anachronistic, is threatened with oblivion Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Sedekah bumi, an annual ritual to expel evil spirits from a village and bestow on it blessings through prayer, is gradually being abandoned by rural communities as it is regarded as an animistic practice. The rich smell of incense burned by the elders of Sepat Lidah Kulon village, Surabaya, East Java, was evident as traditional music started up to accompany two dancers.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Care for recycled products, anyone?
Care for recycled products, anyone? The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to doing good deeds, especially if they help the environment, the more the merrier probably holds true. But for recycling foundation XSProject in South Jakarta, it was more difficult getting people involved in spreading the word on reusing nonrecyclable trash than it was in finding fresh ideas for utilizing plastic waste.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. FUEL: 4 X 10
1. FUEL: 4 X 10 Susilo 'betrayed election promises' 2. PKI: 2 X 22 40 years on, events of 1965 remain a mystery 3. SIDAK: 4 X 10 President laments criticism, fuel hike
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Intelligence role crucial
Intelligence role crucial From Kompas Intelligence 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. Intelligence must be able to anticipate, predict and draw an analysis and ultimately make the right decisions to thwart catastrophe.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The 9/30 tragedy
The 9/30 tragedy Something horrible happened 40 years ago that changed the course of Indonesia's history, unfortunately for the worse. But while the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and murder of six Army generals on the night of Sept. 30, 1965, remain shrouded in mystery, the effects of this tragic event are unequivocal: it was a case of one tragedy leading to another, and another, and another.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang farmers just workers on their ancestor land
Tangerang farmers just workers on their ancestor land Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The sight of hundreds of hectares of paddy fields stretching as far as the eyes can see on both sides of the road always makes travelers forget the long ride to the northern part of Tangerang regency. When it's time for lunch, the farmers gather in small huts in the middle of the fields and enjoy the view of the green fields glowing in the sun.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
BPH Migas to install online monitoring system
BPH Migas to install online monitoring system The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) needs up to Rp 300 billion (US$29.15 million) to install an online system to monitor the distribution of kerosene throughout the country.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Eradicating evil in the courts
Eradicating evil in the courts I agree completely with the abolishment of the legal mafia as advocated by Satjipto Rahardjo in Kompas last month. As a distinguished professor of law, he should know what he's talking about. The professor's statement should receive the full support of the judiciary and all the institutions concerned. Those involved in judicial work should not blame each other for the legal mafia continuing to exist.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42 Forty years since the day that changed RI 2. SUSUL: 2 X 24 Tactile clothing to spur athletes to do better 3. IMAGES: 3 X 16 Protests, rations; all over a bit of flammable liquid
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo's first year: Striking the right balance
Susilo's first year: Striking the right balance Michael Vatikiotis, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore Measuring progress in Indonesia is hard work. A year into the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, outwardly the country seems to be more or less where it was when this former general swept to power with a huge popular mandate.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/MASSAG
JP/18/MASSAG (Jun's corrections entered 23/9) AIDS agency turns to massage for income, employment opportunity I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/Denpasar A strained neck did not prevent Dudy Rohadi, the coordinator of Matahati's After Care Program, from personally directing his staff to clean and spruce up the three-story building on that clear Saturday morning. "I have to get the building ready for the soft opening or the boss will chew my head off," he grimaced.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
E-learning community established
E-learning community established JAKARTA: In order to enhance the distant e-learning quality in many institutions, a group of professionals established E- learning Community on Wednesday. Initiated by Bina Nusantara University, the community will publish an e-journal and newsletter, as well as run seminars and training programs about e-learning, such as the recent development of program applications, the instructional design, or the infrastructure problems like bandwith.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI eyes second best in SEAG standings
RI eyes second best in SEAG standings Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) acknowledged on Thursday that its athletes would be in a three-way contest for second place with Vietnam and host Philippines at the 23rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in November. KONI head of development affairs Djoko Pramono said the country's chance of winning the regional event over regional powerhouse Thailand was slim due to poor sports development in recent years.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The 9/30 tragedy
The 9/30 tragedy Something horrible happened 40 years ago that changed the course of Indonesia's history, unfortunately for the worse. But while the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and murder of six Army generals on the night of Sept. 30, 1965, remain shrouded in mystery, the effects of this tragic event are unequivocal: it was a case of one tragedy leading to another, and another, and another.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Subsidies must go to the poor
Subsidies must go to the poor I certainly understand why subsidies on gasoline need to be removed -- I am not poor so why should I receive cheap Premium at the country's expense? However, I cannot see the need for removing the subsidy on kerosene. Very few wealthy people use kerosene as a domestic fuel so the subsidy goes to those poorer people who need it most.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to host Malaysia in Davis Cup
Indonesia to host Malaysia in Davis Cup LONDON: Indonesia are drawn to host Malaysia in their Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group 2 match next year. The national team, who is seeded second in the group, lost 4-1 to Thailand in Bangkok on Sunday, and were defeated 3-2 by Uzbekistan in March. Other ties in the group are top seeded New Zealand vs. Lebanon, third seeded Kuwait vs. Kazakhstan and fourth seeded Hong Kong vs. Pacific Oceania, The Associated Press reported.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/hour
JP/1/hour Mysterious gunmen reappear in Poso Mysterious attackers have sparked terror once again in Poso, the troubled town in Central Sulawesi that has seen sporadic violence after a 2000 peace accord was signed by Muslim and Christian leaders to end sectarian fighting. The violence on Thursday resulted in the murder of a 35-year-old man identified as Asrin Ladjidji. He was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at around 7:45 p.m.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Class actions loom as city drags its feet on air bylaw
Class actions loom as city drags its feet on air bylaw Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists and a councillor criticized the city administration on Wednesday for its lackluster performance in implementing bylaw No. 2/2005 on clean air and asked the public to file class actions against the city administration.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protecting Minahasan people
Protecting Minahasan people I would like to praise the Indonesian judges for protecting Minahasa and the people of Sulawesi from the side effects of uncaring mining practices. The people of Sulawesi who have suffered skin ailments as the result of the pollution deserve compensation. The actions of the judges will protect the local people of Indonesia in the long run. The United States has to respect the Indonesian environment, although those who suffer are not Americans.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
VP mourns death of Rizal Nurdin
VP mourns death of Rizal Nurdin MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Vice President on Thursday visited the widow of North Sumatra Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin who was among 150 people killed in a Mandala Airlines plane crash earlier this month. The visit was made as a Garuda Indonesia plane, carrying Kalla accompanied by his wife Mufidah Kalla and his entourage, was making a transit at Medan's Polonia Airport for refueling before heading back to Jakarta from South Africa.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti and Bank Danamon
Trisakti and Bank Danamon My niece, whom I support at Trisakti University, informed me that she was obligated to open an account at Bank Danamon to facilitate easy payments to the university. Feeling uncomfortable with this policy, I phoned the Trisakti University finance department to learn that indeed they require all students to open accounts with Bank Danamon.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
BritCham at a glance
BritCham at a glance The British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesian, or BritCham, has operated here under various guises since the early 1970s. It began with a modest start approximately 30 years ago, as an initiative of the then Ambassador Sir John Ford, to facilitate informal gatherings of British businesspeople at the Indonesian Petroleum Club.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Antigraft team probes more cases
Antigraft team probes more cases JAKARTA: The interdepartmental anticorruption team has launched investigations into four more graft cases involving government institutions.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Setting up a cooperative
Setting up a cooperative In June 2002, the employees of STIE Bisnis Indonesia agreed to set up a cooperative under the name Almatama. Having completed all the required documents, we registered the establishment with the Cooperative Office at Jl. MT Haryono, South Jakarta. However, the head of the Cooperative Office said that to legalize the cooperative the documents had to be signed by the Jakarta governor, because Jakarta is an autonomous region.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
India sees new strategic sea lane in Andaman Sea
India sees new strategic sea lane in Andaman Sea Bill Tarrant, Reuters/Port Blair, India Indian naval exercises with Thailand and Indonesia are aimed in part at ensuring security for a new sea route linking the Indian and Pacific oceans, a top Indian general said. Lt. Gen. Aditya Singh also said in an interview the military backs the idea of allowing foreign airlines at its airport in Port Blair, capital of the tsunami-struck Andaman and Nicobar islands, to boost tourism.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
FACTBOX-Contenders for the 2005 Nobel literature prize
FACTBOX-Contenders for the 2005 Nobel literature prize Possible winners of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Literature Syrian-born poet Adonis (Ali Ahmed Said). Born 1930. Swedish poet Thomas Transtromer. Born 1931. South Korean poet Ko Un. Born 1933. Indonesian novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Born 1925. Dutch novelist Harry Mulisch. Born 1927. Mexican novelist Carlos Fuentes. Born 1928. Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa. Born 1936. Czech novelist Milan Kundera. Born 1929.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tanjung Perak ups container fees
Tanjung Perak ups container fees SURABAYA: Traders will soon have to pay more when transporting goods from the Surabaya seaport with the operator planning to impose additional fees for each container transported. Under the new regulation, the traders will have to pay additional fuel surcharge of Rp 40,000 (US$4) for each container passing through the seaport for export or import purposes, while domestic destination containers will be charged an additional Rp 25,000.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
British firms in RI for long term: BritCham
British firms in RI for long term: BritCham Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta John B. Arnold, OBE, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce or BritCham, was transferred to Jakarta in October 1983, a time when Indonesia's economy was viewed as the sleeping tiger of Southeast Asia.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
300 tons of fuel seized, 111 arrested ahead of price hike
300 tons of fuel seized, 111 arrested ahead of price hike Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police announced on Thursday that they had arrested 111 people in the last three months for allegedly hoarding fuel, illegally selling it to factories or sending it to other areas. City police head of operations Sr. Comr. Komang Udayana said that they had also confiscated over 300 tons of various kinds of fuel from the suspects across the capital.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI wins team gold, Wynne loses in singles
RI wins team gold, Wynne loses in singles TEHRAN: National tennis players won the team competition of the Women's Islamic Games on Wednesday to give Indonesia its sixth and final gold of the event. Ayu Fani Damayanti drubbed Iran's Shahrzab Shahnazari 6-1, 6-1 in the first of the three-match final played on claycourts, but Wynne Prakusya lost to Arghavan Rezai 6-2, 7-6. Wynne and Ayu were merciless in a 6-0, 6-0 walloping of Arghavan/Shadi Tabatabai for the gold.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Incentives planned to cope with upcoming price increases
Incentives planned to cope with upcoming price increases Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Low-income families will not be the only ones getting a helping hand from the government to cope with the upcoming fuel price hike, with industries, workers and farmers also set to receive incentives as compensation.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Free access to info 'key to clean govt'
Free access to info 'key to clean govt' Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has been accused of stalling the deliberation of a bill on free access to information, casting doubt over its commitment to clean and good governance.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police disperse Inco protesters
Police disperse Inco protesters JAKARTA: Police fired warning shots to disperse protesters blocking a main road leading to a Canadian-owned nickel mine in South Sulawesi, a spokesman said Thursday. No one was injured in the melee on Wednesday close to PT Inco's mine and smelting complex in Sorowako said company spokesman Maulana Mahendra, adding that production was unaffected.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/BOX
JP/18/BOX Ubud resort blends classical and modern design concepts When the Bali-based Arte Architect and Associates was commissioned to design Puri Wulandari Hotel and Resort in the upscale area of Ubud, the basic concept was to incorporate classical Balinese architectural elements with modern styles. "We are trying to re-interpret and rework the tradition into the newest forms of architectural idioms. We respect the tradition while at the same time warmly embrace modernity.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI eyes second best in SEA Games
RI eyes second best in SEA Games Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) acknowledged on Thursday that its athletes would be in a three-way contest for second place with Vietnam and host Philippines at the 23rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in November. KONI head of development affairs Djoko Pramono said the country's chance of winning the regional event over regional powerhouse Thailand was slim due to poor sports development in recent years.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Persebaya chief gets 10-year ban from soccer
Persebaya chief gets 10-year ban from soccer The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Persebaya's abrupt withdrawal from the 2005 Indonesian League soccer championships has brought a 10-year ban from the sport for its chairman Bambang DH. The disciplinary commission of the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) announced the punishment here on Thursday, Antara news service reported.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Supermal Karawaci offers e-center
Supermal Karawaci offers e-center TANGERANG: In line with the extension of Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang, its management is adding an electronic center as part of its concept of a one-stop service shopping area. Around 860 kiosks that occupies 18,000 square meters of land at the west gate of the shopping mall will be allocated for those offering a variety of electronic products, mainly telecommunication gadgets.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Canada warns public of visa scammers
Canada warns public of visa scammers JAKARTA: The Canadian embassy in Jakarta is warning people of several scams circulating that promise Canadian visas and employment in the country. The bogus agents advertised in newspapers and on the Internet to solicit clients and then charged them higher costs than the Embassy charged to process their documents, the embassy said in a press release. People risked losing their money and their personal documents, which were never sent to the embassy, it said.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/D06
JP/5/D06 JP/5/FOCUS Tourism slows during Ramadhan MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The number of tourists visiting the resort island of Lombok is expected to decrease during the fasting month of Ramadhan starting on Oct. 5. In normal times, the number of tourists visiting Lombok is some 20,000 people a month, with the total decreasing to between 5,000 and 10,000 a month during Ramadhan, said the head of West Nusa Tenggara culture and tourism office, Hamzah Amin.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1 x 40
1 x 40 Fuel price protests turn violent JP/4/Info 1 x 38 Free access to info 'key to clean govt' BK 3 x 15 Committee finds enough evidence of House graft JP/4/4Defense 1 x 36 General calls for defense doctrine
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Aging ex-'Gerwani' members fight for justice
Aging ex-'Gerwani' members fight for justice Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cecilia and Felia get out of a sedan and carefully walk in their stylish sandals on the wet cobbled stone floor on the side of the house. It has been raining since morning and nearly all the floor outside -- and parts of the inside of the dilapidated house -- are wet.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Eradicating evil in the courts
Eradicating evil in the courts I agree completely with the abolishment of the legal mafia as advocated by Satjipto Rahardjo in Kompas last month. As a distinguished professor of law, he should know what he's talking about. The professor's statement should receive the full support of the judiciary and all the institutions concerned. Those involved in judicial work should not blame each other for the legal mafia continuing to exist.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/CLAUS
JP/20/CLAUS German engineer remains loyal to Kupang locals Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang Modest in appearance, polite and open in his attitude as well as fluent in Indonesian, Dr Claus Jurgen Dauselt was born in Munich, Germany, on Jan. 13, 1955. He also speaks a little Dawan, the language of West Timor. He graduated in 1985 in engineering at Munich University, specializing in development management.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Elephants attack Aceh fruit plantations
Elephants attack Aceh fruit plantations Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Aceh Besar It has been almost a month since Sakdani had a good night's sleep; before he began staying up into the early hours of the morning to protect his banana plantation from rampaging elephants. "If I fall asleep my entire banana plantation will be destroyed by the elephants," a weary Sakdani told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Ambon refugees weave cloth to make ends meet
1. Ambon refugees weave cloth to make ends meet Page 5 2. Tangerang farmers become laborers on their ancestor's land Page 9 3. Aging ex-communist Gerwani activists yearn for justice Page 17
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protecting Minahasan people
Protecting Minahasan people I would like to praise the Indonesian judges for protecting Minahasa and the people of Sulawesi from the side effects of uncaring mining practices. The people of Sulawesi who have suffered skin ailments as the result of the pollution deserve compensation. The actions of the judges will protect the local people of Indonesia in the long run. The United States has to respect the Indonesian environment, although those who suffer are not Americans.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-Australia trade flows
Indonesia-Australia trade flows The dream of a speedy link between Surabaya and Australia has long eluded transport planners, who have worked for decades to get a direct transport route opened. Australia exports goods worth about A$3.4 billion (about US$ 2.6 billion) to Indonesia and ranks at number six in the list of suppliers to the country. Top of the list is Singapore, followed by Japan, China, the U.S. and Thailand. Australia imports goods worth A$3.3 billion from Indonesia.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. PLN ------- 3x16
1. PLN ------- 3x16 PLN gives rewards to informers over electricity theft 2. PDI ------- 1x28 Political clout may hinge on gas price 3. Comment --- 1x45 Can a religious nation be proud of butchering its own? 4. Ahmadiyah - 1x38 Ahmadiyah fights back -- in civilized way
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Protected' mutual funds help revitalize industry
'Protected' mutual funds help revitalize industry The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid a gloomy sentiment surrounding the mutual fund market, which culminated in a massive redemption earlier in the month, some investment management companies are stepping up efforts to lure investors back by launching new, more attractive products.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel price demonstrations turn violent
Fuel price demonstrations turn violent The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Yogyakarta/Cirebon/Bandung Despite President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's appeal earlier for peaceful rallies, protests against the upcoming fuel price hikes turned violent in several cities on Thursday, resulting in the arrest of several demonstrators.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Japan helps rehabilitation center
Japan helps rehabilitation center JAKARTA: The government of Japan has extended financial assistance to the Pamardi Putra Social Recovery Center in Lembang, West Java, the Embassy of Japan said in Jakarta. The center, which is owned by the West Java administration, provides vocational training to former drug addicts as part of its rehabilitation program.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Bird flu is an issue for all'
'Bird flu is an issue for all' Avian influenza has caused fear across the country, with very few people having any real understanding on how to protect themselves against exposure to the virus. The Jakarta Post asked residents whether the government had done enough to contain bird flu. Wayah S. Wiroto, 35, is a senior staff member of a private university in Jakarta. He lives in Pancoran, South Jakarta: I believe the government has taken immediate measures in dealing with the avian flu outbreak.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
British Council aims at the leaders of tomorrow
British Council aims at the leaders of tomorrow The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Believing that its relationship with Indonesia lies in the hands of future generations, the British Council places emphasis on working with young adults. "In Indonesia, the percentage of young people, the most significant and vibrant part of the population, is huge and we think that our relation with Indonesia should be in the future and not in the past," said British Council director Mike Hardy.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Committee finds enough evidence of House graft
Committee finds enough evidence of House graft Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' disciplinary committee said it has found prima facie evidence of a conspiracy among lawmakers to "sell" budget allocations.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, October 1, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, October 1, 2005 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 8:30 TV Drama 10:30 Cooking Show 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Oto Screen 12:00 Sports 1:00 p.m.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
EMP H1 profit rises more than fourfold
EMP H1 profit rises more than fourfold JAKARTA: PT Energi Mega Persada, Indonesia's second-biggest publicly traded oil and gas company, said net income rose more than fourfold in the six months ended June 30 on higher oil and gas revenue. Energi earned Rp 147.4 billion US$($14.3 million) in the first half, compared with Rp 31.4 billion a year earlier, the company said in an e-mailed statement. Sales jumped to Rp 719.8 billion from Rp 300.4 billion.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt, Commission agree to lower fuel quota in 2006
Govt, Commission agree to lower fuel quota in 2006 Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the House of Representatives' Commission VII on energy and mining have agreed on a lower quota of subsidized fuel for next year, excluding demand from industry and state power firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shell Solar Indonesia launches trial sales on solar power motors
Shell Solar Indonesia launches trial sales on solar power motors Phelim Kyne, Dow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian unit of Royal Dutch Shell PLC has begun trial sales of consumer solar power generators as part of efforts to diversify the country's energy supply sources, a senior company executive said recently.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dipasena to receive $240m
Dipasena to receive $240m The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Southeast Asia's largest, yet long-troubled shrimp farming firm, PT Dipasena Citra Darmaja, has been given a much-needed boost as the Asset Management Company (PPA) managed to seal a US$240 million commitment to help finance the firm's revitalization. The commitment was secured from PT Renaissance Capital Asia and PT Recapital Advisors, PPA chairman Mohammad Syahrial said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
PLN gives rewards to informers over electricity theft
PLN gives rewards to informers over electricity theft Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sadli, not his real name, a mason, might never have imagined that he would instantly become a millionaire when he tipped off a state electricity company (PLN) officer about an illegal connection made by a cold storage plant in North Jakarta. He got Rp 27 million in cash from PLN, a 3 percent incentive for telling PLN about the illegal connection, in which the company was given a Rp 900 million fine.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Blood samples sent to Jakarta for flu tests
Blood samples sent to Jakarta for flu tests SEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java health officials have sent samples of blood taken from 33 employees of Tinjomoyo Zoo in Semarang to Jakarta for analysis. The dispatch of blood samples is aimed at checking whether the people have been infected with the bird flu virus, said chief of Central Java health office Budihardja on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
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People-profile-ClausDauselt JP/20/CLAUS German engineer remains loyal to Kupang locals Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang Modest in appearance, polite and open in his attitude as well as fluent in Indonesian, Dr. Claus Jurgen Dauselt also speaks a little Dawan, the language of West Timor. Born in Munich, Germany, on Jan.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Is Tackling Graft to Attract Investors, Minister Says
Indonesia Is Tackling Graft to Attract Investors, Minister Says Sara Webb Bloomberg/Vientiane, Laos Indonesia, which frequently ranks as Asia's most corrupt country, is making progress in tackling widespread graft in a bid to woo more foreign investment, Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu said. "We are addressing legal certainty and corruption issues," she said. "We cannot eliminate corruption overnight.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
President laments criticism, fuel hike
President laments criticism, fuel hike Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed concern on Thursday about public protests against his government's plan to raise fuel prices, a policy that many say will isolate him from people who voted for him last year. "I am very sad that the government has been denounced for not doing enough for the poor in relation to the fuel price hike.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The institutionalization of state violence after 1965
The institutionalization of state violence after 1965 Asvi Warman Adam, Jakarta Prof. Henk Schulte Nordholt maintains that in Indonesia's history, the intensity of violence increases during the transition of power, the reinforcement of power, and also amid economic woes. This is exactly what happened throughout the period of the New Order. The root of violence can be traced to the colonial era.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Left-leaning publications struggle to survive
Left-leaning publications struggle to survive M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over four decades ago, an American political scientist predicted that in the near future, after the triumph of democratic politics and capitalism, ideology would be reduced to insignificance. Hence, the end of ideology.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three firms win contracts from PGN
Three firms win contracts from PGN JAKARTA: State gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has awarded contracts amounting to some US$132.4 million to three companies to provide goods and services for the pipeline connecting gas-rich South Sumatra to West Java, enabling the project to start construction in November.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. offers $10m more to police
U.S. offers $10m more to police JAKARTA: The United States has offered US$10 million in additional assistance to help Indonesian police fight trans- national crimes and increase their modernization and professionalism. The offer was delivered by U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Lynn Pascoe at a meeting here on Thursday with National Police chief Gen. Sutanto.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
No raids during Ramadhan: Sutiyoso
No raids during Ramadhan: Sutiyoso Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Addressing the possibility that groups might attack nightspots that remain open during Ramadhan, Governor Sutiyoso urged Jakartans not to take the law into their own hands. "I assure you that the enforcement of the regulation (on entertainment centers in the city during Ramadhan) is in the hands of public order officers and the police, not civilian groups," Sutiyoso said on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo- Photo caption JP/ City circle B Courtesy of PT Castrol Indonesia A representative of vehicle lubricant producer PT Castrol Indonesia, Irawan Aulia, presents an award for his company's Trizone Technology writing competition to Republika daily reporter Bidram Nanta on Sept. 23. Bidram, along with Faisal Ahmad from the newspaper Pos Kota (far right), will be in Malaysia to watch the MOTOGP 2005 motorcycle race in Sepang stadium.
Fri, 30 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bandarlampung poor have low hopes for cash aid
Bandarlampung poor have low hopes for cash aid Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung The sun had just risen when dozens of traditional fishing boats returned to a small, rickety wooden dock at Panjang beach, Lampung Bay. There a woman in her 50s, Maryam, waited with two big plastic bowls, ready to make an offer for the day's catch. She finally got what she wanted -- ray-fish. "Give me 10 kg, same price as yesterday right?" Maryam said.
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The institutionalization of state violence after 1965 Asvi Warman Adam Jakarta 2. Pro -- Reinventing the IMF 1 x 30 The need to reinvent the IMF Rodrigo de Rato Project Syndicate
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Susilo's first year: Striking the right balance Michael Vatikiotis The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore 2. Mohtar -- Between amnesia and lustration 2 x 21 G-30-S tragedy: Between amnesia and lustration Mochtar Buchori Jakarta 3. CGNEWS -- The changing faces of Islam 1 X 30 The changing faces of Islam Abeer Mishkhas Common Ground News Service -- Partners in Humanity. Washington D.C.
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Can a religious nation be proud of butchering its own?
Can a religious nation be proud of butchering its own? Harry Bhaskara and Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post If ever they have the opportunity to read it, The New York Times' correspondent C.L. Sulzberger's report from Jakarta on April 13, 1966, might help three young girls understand why, on every Sept. 30, their father locks himself away. How well they know the grief that overcomes him as he shuffles to his room to shut himself in on the last day of every September.
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Correction-Page17-DisastersArticle
Correction-Page17-DisastersArticle JP/19/CORR Correction The caption to the story titled Disaster education: Let's learn from the kids on page 17 of the Sept. 29 edition of The Jakarta Post stated that the educational materials illustrated were prepared by UNESCO. The materials were prepared by Yayasan IDEP, with support from UNESCO. We apologize for the error. -- Editor
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Persebaya chief gets 10-year ban from soccer
Persebaya chief gets 10-year ban from soccer The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Persebaya's abrupt withdrawal from the 2005 Indonesian League soccer championships has brought a 10-year ban from the sport for its chairman Bambang DH. The disciplinary commission of the Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) announced the punishment here on Thursday, Antara news service reported.
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Forty years since the day that changed RI
Forty years since the day that changed RI J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta Until today, the so-termed G30S (the Sept. 30 Movement of 1965), has been a part of Indonesia's modern history, albeit subject to interpretation. It has been rich in mysteries. Soeharto, who based his "silent coup d'etat" on the so-called Supersemar (March-11 order issued by president Sukarno) has never revealed if such an order really existed, and who really keeps it.
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Ambon refugees weave cloth to help make ends meet
Ambon refugees weave cloth to help make ends meet M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Living in a shelter for displaced persons has not discouraged women in the conflict-torn Ambon city from working to improve the welfare of their families. Using whatever is available, these women weave threads of different colors into the patterned cloth known as Tanimbar ikat, which is popular among both local and foreign tourists.
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1. Ambon refugees weave cloth to make ends meet
1. Ambon refugees weave cloth to make ends meet Page 5 2. Tangerang farmers become laborers on their ancestor's land Page 9 3. Aging ex-communist Gerwani activists yen for justice Page 17
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African arrested for U.S. dollar fraud
African arrested for U.S. dollar fraud Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police said on Thursday that they had detained a Cameroonean citizen, Bernard Yaka A Yakan, 35, alias Tom, and his Indonesian wife, Ira Herawati, 36, on Sept. 23 for allegedly fraudulently obtaining US$50,000 from a businessman identified as Andy Wijaya. Police detective, Adj. Sr. Comr.
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Ahmadiyah fights back -- in civilized way
Ahmadiyah fights back -- in civilized way A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With their mosques and homes destroyed and their members terrorized, the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Congregation is fighting back, by peacefully filing a lawsuit against the Bogor administration after it banned the Islamic sect from any activity in the regency.
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Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.29, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.29, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,450 -50 500 Adhi Karya 540 30 3,587,000 Adira Dinamika 2,100 0 0 AGIS Tbk 80 5 714,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 190 -15 26,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,330 10 297,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa...
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Selling to Australia more quickly and cheaply
Selling to Australia more quickly and cheaply Duncan Graham, Contributor, Surabaya Is the shortest distance between two points always a straight line? Not in the world of international shipping. What comes first -- port or freight? It's a question much like the chicken and the egg.
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General calls for defense doctrine
General calls for defense doctrine Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia urgently needs a doctrine on state defense to identify all internal and external threats to its territorial integrity and to manage its defense forces, a retired general says.
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Lion Air and safety
Lion Air and safety I am shocked by the answer of Lion Airlines (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 27) regarding the malfunctioning door which had to be closed by people inside and outside the plane. It shows the wanton disregard for safety. Lion should not have allowed it to happen. What if the door fell off during flight? Lion said the authorities approved this? If this is correct, the Minister of Transportation should be hauled before the House of Representatives.
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RI laborers feel the pinch as work in KL declines
RI laborers feel the pinch as work in KL declines Liau Y-Sing, Reuters/Kuala Lumpur Construction worker Andi Suyandi is finishing up a building job in the Malaysian capital, perhaps his last for a while. "I don't have any work lined up after this," said the 30-year- old Indonesian, peering out from under a hard hat as he laid tiles at Kuala Lumpur's US$146 million convention center. "I don't know where my next job will come from.
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Rupiah Rates Sept.29
Rupiah Rates Sept.29 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 8,284.49 7,522.51 7,944.45 7,862.41 Brunei dollar 1 6,461.64 5,868.25 6,196.42 6,133.40 Canadian dollar 1 9,298.86 8,441.17 8,917.19 8,822.58 Swiss franc 1 8,459.93 7,683.07 8,112.70 8,030.22 Danish krone 1 1,763.76 1,601.39 1,691.36 1,673.75 Euro 1 13,160.22 11,950.55 12,620.06 12,490.52 Poundsterling 1 19,304.27 17,530.71 18,511.94 18,322.82 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,407.39 1,277.54 1,349.62 1,335.27...
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New Dutch envoy wants to boost ties with RI
New Dutch envoy wants to boost ties with RI Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Netherlands's new Ambassador to Indonesia, Nikolaos van Dam, is passionate about his job despite having lived in some of the world's hottest spots before being transferred to Indonesia. "My residence in Beirut came under attack from Israeli tanks. Luckily, I escaped but my belongings were destroyed.
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East Asia mulls oil stockpile, raises hopes for WTO success
East Asia mulls oil stockpile, raises hopes for WTO success Luke Hunt, Agence France-Presse, Vientiane Ministers from 13 east Asian countries on Thursday pledged to shore-up energy security in the wake of record oil prices and said they would work towards sealing a world free trade agreement in Hong Kong later this year.
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JP/7/NEW
JP/7/NEW Amy 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. The attackers set fire to the women's dormitory and knocked down a gate fronting the Ahmadiyah complex as its followers looked on helplessly. Some 300 policemen were on guard but failed to prevent the attack.
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Political clout may hinge on gas price
Political clout may hinge on gas price Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An ojek (motorcycle) driver could not hide his disappointment with the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) over its unexpected stance to endorse the government's policy of slashing fuel subsidies and thus jacking up fuel prices.
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Indonesia's Stock Index Gains; Excelcom Climbs in Trading Debut
Indonesia's Stock Index Gains; Excelcom Climbs in Trading Debut Bloomberg/Jakarta Jakarta Composite Index rose for the third day in four. Mobile phone operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama jumped after its stock began trading in the nation's biggest initial share sale in two years. "Indonesia's telecommunication sector is resilient, with low penetration rates providing big potential growth," said Cholis Baidowi, who helps manage the equivalent of US$479 million at PT Trimegah Securities in Jakarta.
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G-30-S tragedy: Between amnesia and lustration
G-30-S tragedy: Between amnesia and lustration Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta We all know what "amnesia" means, but "lustration" is a strange word to many Indonesians. "Amnesia" means "partial or total loss of memory". "Lustration" means "purification". The meaning of the verb form of the word, "lustrate", is "to purify". I came across these two words in an article about the former Federal Republic of Czechoslovakia.
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Forty years on, events of 1965 remain a mystery
Forty years on, events of 1965 remain a mystery Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted Muslim cleric Yusuf Hasyim held up a number of large mug- shots -- people whom he said were victims of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) scheme to take over the country four decades ago. Yusuf, who was a young Muslim leader at the time, revealed the details of the assassinations during a book launch on Thursday. He argued that the PKI indeed masterminded two abortive coup attempts in 1948 and the Sept.
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Calls to abolish THCs intensify
Calls to abolish THCs intensify The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's exporters have become the latest group to call for the abolishment of terminal handling charges (THCs) imposed by shipping firms grouped under the Overseas Shipowner Representatives Association (OSRA).