Archive: 5 September 2005
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Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Scientist scours global waters in bid to save Earth's largest freshwater fishes
Scientist scours global waters in bid to save Earth's largest freshwater fishes [ AP Photos NY372-374 Miranda Leitsinger Associated Press/Phnom Penh Floating down the Mekong in his dinghy, Zeb Hogan is on the ultimate fisherman's quest: to find the world's largest freshwater fishes.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
A look at the military's business ventures
A look at the military's business ventures Awan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro, Jakarta Since the fall of Soeharto in 1998, the military has gradually pulled out of the political arena but has retained its presence in the economy. It argues that the official defense budget, which is now around 4.5 percent of this year's total expenditure of Rp 542 trillion (US$ 49.2 billion), or 1 percent of the GDP, is too small and accounts for only one-third of its expenditure.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI to install radar
RI to install radar stations along strait JAKARTA: Indonesia's navy said Sunday it plans to install radar stations at nine locations in the pirate-infested Malacca Strait to monitor ships and strengthen security in one of the world's busiest waterways. Navy spokesman Commodore Abdul Malik Yusuf did not know when or where the stations would be installed, saying authorities still needed to conduct a survey.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
4-in-1 to solve jams?
4-in-1 to solve jams? From Kompas After a long stressful day at the office, Jakarta citizens still have to face traffic jams when they are going home for no apparent reason, despite the 3-in-1 rule for private cars on certain roads. One can witness how the jams have affected not only conventional roads but even also toll roads, so that road users have to queue up before they can pay tolls and enter freeways.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Don't insult chess
Don't insult chess From Media Indonesia In a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers). The All-Indonesia Chess Association (Percasi) lodges a strong protest against the demonstrators using the name of this organization. To our knowledge, Percasi is the only association of the kind with this acronym.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Growing together with the community
Growing together with the community Growing together with the community in which a mining company operates is the key to operating successfully in Indonesia. "Any natural resource-based company like a mining firm should not separate themselves from the environment and community living near their operation sites.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Masturbation good for marriage: Expert
Masturbation good for marriage: Expert MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Noted sexologist Wimpie Pangkahila told a seminar on reproduction health held by the local government here on Sunday that a study he conducted recently found that only between 13 percent and 16 percent of women who masturbated before marriage said they did not enjoy having sex with their husbands in the first year of their marriage.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel subsidy for vehicles
Fuel subsidy for vehicles The fuel subsidy for motorcycles and cars is creating more and more financial problems for Indonesia. The subsidy disproportionately benefits the "haves" as opposed to the "have- nots", for the latter more often than not are not even able to buy bicycles, much less motorcycles and cars.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sharing the pain
Sharing the pain What should we do to help a friend in need who is now facing a great tragedy; one who has helped us much and in a sincere way when we faced a similar problem? What should we offer to this much richer and much more advanced friend? A friend who has nearly everything with him?
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Sandeq' team aborts mission
'Sandeq' team aborts mission Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura A team of sailors from Japan and Indonesia has aborted a boat expedition to Peru as their boat failed to overcome the huge waves off the Solomon Islands. "The 17-meter high waves were too tough to be overcome, so we decided to abort the mission and return to Jayapura," said Yoshiyuki Yamamoto, the leader of five sailors from Indonesia and another from Japan.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
BSP vows to improve waste management
BSP vows to improve waste management Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan PT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations (BSP) says it has been improving the waste treatment facilities at its plants in efforts to be taken off the government's annual blacklist of the most polluting companies in the country. "We recently purchased another ammonia decomposer and an aerator, both of which are expected further reduce the hazard of the waste from our plants," BSP quality control manager Efdi Ruzaly said last week.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Brazilian envoy hosts Nat'l Day reception
Brazilian envoy hosts Nat'l Day reception JAKARTA: Brazil's outgoing ambassador Carlos Sette Camara hosted a reception at his residence in Jakarta recently to celebrate Brazilian National Day. Brazil's National Day falls on Sept. 7, but it is common practice in the diplomatic community to bring forward or put back national day celebrations depending on convenience. In Brazil's case, it was different.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Firefighters risk lives, but not appreciated
Firefighters risk lives, but not appreciated Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All firefighters understand the inherent risks of their job, but still they are always startled to hear news of a colleague's death in the line of duty. "I was shocked when I was informed that Subandi died during the Melawai market fire because I had just been with him there. I left for the station house first as the fire had already been put out," said 46-year old firefighter M. Sontang Siregar.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI offers to send doctors to U.S.
RI offers to send doctors to U.S. INDONESIA: The Indonesian government has offered to send 40 medical doctors to the United States to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, state media said on Sunday, quoting a senior minister. "We are still waiting for the green light from the U.S. government about when exactly the Indonesian medical workers can depart for the U.S.," Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare, Alwi Shihab, told the Antara news agency.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
City introduces community wells to fight fires
City introduces community wells to fight fires Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta Municipality is introducing the use of wells in overcrowded, slum areas as part of efforts to help firefighters contain blazes, which are all too common during the dry season from April to October.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Interest rate increase hits me hard'
'Interest rate increase hits me hard' In order to arrest the rapid fall of the rupiah against foreign currencies, Bank Indonesia has decided to increase the interest rate of the Bank Indonesia Certificate, a move that forces commercial banks to raise their interest rates. While the decision may help shore up the value of the rupiah, it inadvertently burdens people who have to pay installments of their bank loans. The Jakarta Post interviews residents to get their views on the issue.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
~Advertorial --- Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005
~Advertorial --- Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005 Growing together with community Growing together with community in which a mining company operates is key to operating successfully in Indonesia. "Any natural resource-based companies like mining firms should not separate themselves from the environment and community living near their operation sites.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI to install radar stations along strait
RI to install radar stations along strait JAKARTA: Indonesia's navy said Sunday it plans to install radar stations at nine locations in the pirate-infested Malacca Strait to monitor ships and strengthen security in one of the world's busiest waterways. Navy spokesman Commodore Abdul Malik Yusuf did not know when or where the stations would be installed, saying authorities still needed to conduct a survey.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Railway tracks to be expanded
Railway tracks to be expanded JAKARTA: Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa said that his office would expand the railway tracks of commuter trains in Greater Jakarta from one or two tracks to four tracks by 2008. He said his office would also increase the number of train cars available for commuters. "The expansion policy is part of the energy-saving drive," he said after attending a Cabinet meeting on Thursday. Hatta did not mention the amount of money needed to finance the project.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Night raids a positive move
Night raids a positive move From Warta Kota The police are intensifying raids on various entertainment centers at night targeting illicit drug trafficking and gambling. A large number of suspects have been nabbed in the operations. As a visitor to such centers, I fully support the move launched by National Police chief Sutanto because for those who frequent nightclubs and entertainment centers to relieve the stress of the daily routine, the raids give a feeling of security.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Promoting transparency at school
Promoting transparency at school Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thus far, high school teacher Retno Listyarti, 35, has met famous Akbar Tanjung twice -- in two quite contradicting situations. First, when she was 22, Akbar, then the minister of youth and sports, rewarded Retno, along with other young people, a certificate of "Vanguard Youth" for their achievements. The second occurred more recently, but was not such a friendly and happy occasion as the first, 13 years ago.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008
For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs People living near natural-resource-based companies, including mining firms, are often hopeful of being able to work at the company to improve their standard of living. Most companies, however, set high standards for recruitment requirements. Consequently, many local job seekers remain unemployed due to their lack of skills, competency and knowledge.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fire in Jakarta becomes an everyday event in dry season
Fire in Jakarta becomes an everyday event in dry season Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although she and her family live in a nice housing complex in Tebet, South Jakarta, Hartini, 37, cannot help thinking that her house will be the next building to be destroyed by fire. "It's crazy. I read or watch the news about fires almost every day.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. GAM ----- 2x24
1. GAM ----- 2x24 Ex-GAM prisoner Syafiie still haunted by past 2. MOU ---- 1x44 Don't focus on the differences, let's start building trust: GAM 3. Landsli - 2x22 West Sumatra landslide victims to be relocated 4. Robbery - 1x28 Robbers steal Rp 700m, kill officer 5. Susul --- 2x18 Former rebels behind bars despite amnesty
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo: Freedom of worship guaranteed
Susilo: Freedom of worship guaranteed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stressed on Sunday that the state guaranteed every citizen religious freedom and called on the police and members of the public to act to prevent violence against any faith. The President, according to his spokesman Andi Mallarangeng, has ordered Minister of Religious Affairs M.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oil palm seedling deficit causes import smuggling
Oil palm seedling deficit causes import smuggling The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's annual need for around 30 to 40 million oil palm seedlings has increased smuggling of palm seeds and caused low quality, low yield seeds to flow into the country, a customs official says.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Over 10,000 houses to be built in Nias
Over 10,000 houses to be built in Nias BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least 10,041 houses are to be built this year in the tsunami ravaged Nias Islands, official data shows. According to data from the Aceh and Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Body (BRR), the building was supported by foreign donors, including the Canadian Red Cross, Red Cross Consortium from Belgium, the Netherlands and Spain, World Relief, French Red Cross.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Campaign to prevent diabetes gets a boost
Campaign to prevent diabetes gets a boost JAKARTA: The government and certain community organizations are intensifying a campaign to curb the growth in the number of people suffering diabetes, which now accounts for 8.6 percent of the country's population, or around 17 million people. Health minister Siti Fadilah Supari said on Saturday that Indonesia ranked only below India, China and the United States in terms of diabetes prevalence rate.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. HOUSE: 4 X 10
1. HOUSE: 4 X 10 Lawmakers abusing relief aid: Official 2. KATRINA: 1 X 28 U.S. Army secures New Orleans 3. SBY: 1 X 32 Freedom of worship guaranteed: SBY 4. JAPAN: 1 X 30 More expats found dead in Jakarta
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings page 8 1. MEGA -- 3x12 City seeks closer ties with neighbors 2. SCHOOL -- 1x32 10 students pass 'test of genius' 3. MANGGA -- 2x27 Council questions Sutiyoso's policy on Mangga Dua Square 4. SPEAK -- 1x30 'Interest rate increase hits me hard' page 9 1. FIRE 1 -- 3x12 City introduces community wells to fight fires 2. FIRE 2 -- 1x40 Firefighters risk lives, but not appreciated 3. FIRE 3 -- 2x24 Fire in Jakarta becomes an everyday event in dry season
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Consumers feel the pinch of rates hikes
Consumers feel the pinch of rates hikes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Siti Mulyana, a civil servant, recently bought her 22-year-old son a Yamaha Vega-R 110 cc motorcycle on credit. For that, she had to pay Rp 1.5 million in down payments and 29 payments of Rp 400,000 monthly installments to a finance company through Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI). "The interest rate is about 20 percent. The original price of the bike was Rp 10.6 million.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah plunge drags down tempe industry
Rupiah plunge drags down tempe industry SEMARANG: The rupiah's slide against U.S. dollar has hit the tempe industry in Semarang, with observers fearing many producers will soon go bankrupt as prices for imported soybeans soar. Two weeks ago, the price of imported soybean was between Rp 3,400 (0.34 U.S cents) and Rp 3,500 a kilogram, but now it has climbed to between Rp 3,650 and Rp 3,750 a kilogram. Producers have already begun to make smaller tempe cakes to cut costs. -- Antara
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Former rebels behind bars despite amnesty
Former rebels behind bars despite amnesty Dozens of Acehnese rebel prisoners eligible for release under a historic peace agreement remain behind bars, separatists said Sunday, calling on the government to make sure they're freed. "At least 86 rebels accused of treason or subversion against the state are being held in 12 jails," said rebel spokesman Teungku Jamaica.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Canadian envoy visits RI
Canadian envoy visits RI JAKARTA: Canadian Ambassador for Climate Change Jacques Bilodeau visited Indonesia last week to discuss climate change issues with Indonesian officials and community representatives, the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta said. Canada is hosting the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Montreal from Nov. 28 to Dec. 9.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
High-level officials focus on Asian regional financial
High-level officials focus on Asian regional financial integration Deutsche Presse-Agentur Singapore High-level officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and other bodies explored opportunities for Asian regional financial integration at a Singapore seminar on Saturday. The closed-door meeting, organized by the IMF and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), was attended by finance ministers, central bank governors and senior officials from the region.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-GAM prisoner Syafiie still haunted by the past
Ex-GAM prisoner Syafiie still haunted by the past Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh With his four-year-old son Salman al Farizi sitting on his lap, Teungku Syafiie bin Syamaun, a member of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who was recently released from prison, feels a complete man. With amnesty granted to all GAM members following the signing of the peace deal in Finland on Aug. 15, he has been reunited with his family. He had not seen his youngest son since the boy was 15 days old.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Don't focus on the differences, let's start building trust: GAM
Don't focus on the differences, let's start building trust: GAM Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two weeks after the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed a peace deal in Helsinki, many continue to question its legitimacy, particularly House of Representatives lawmakers, which may pose a stumbling block to its implementation.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, September 6, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, September 6, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Animal Documentary 2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Documentary 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Documentary 8:00 Talk Show: Parlemen Menjawab 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show: Bincang Malam TPI 5:30 a.m.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. 'Sandeq' team aborts trans-Pacific expedition
1. 'Sandeq' team aborts trans-Pacific expedition Page 5 2. Firefighters deserve better rewards and recognition Page 9 3. Americans capture three medals at world rowing meet Page 22
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers accused of 'selling' relief aid
Lawmakers accused of 'selling' relief aid Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anton (not his real name) tagged along with his superior, a high- ranking local government official, to meet a House of Representatives member. Their mission: to try steal budgeted funds meant for disaster recovery.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Growing together with the community
Growing together with the community Growing together with the community in which a mining company operates is the key to operating successfully in Indonesia. "Any natural resource-based company like a mining firm should not separate themselves from the environment and community living near their operation sites.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sumatra elephants in danger: Expert
Sumatra elephants in danger: Expert Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The dwindling population of Sumatra elephants (Elephas maximus sumatrana) over the past few years has given rise to the fear that if the government does not step in to save the species its extinction is only a matter of time, an expert says.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
West Sumatra landslide victims to be relocated
West Sumatra landslide victims to be relocated Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang People living the vicinity of Friday's landslide in Padang, which claimed 17 lives and buried at least eight people, are to be relocated. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab said on Sunday that the government would provide Rp 1.5 billion (US$150,000) to relocate the residents of Gaung subdistrict, Lubuk Begalung district in Padang city who were affected by the landslide.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Captions for Advertorial:
Captions for Advertorial: Photo A: PT Inco One of PT Inco's training programs designed to enhance the skills of local young people. Photo B PT Inco Bing Tobing Photo C PT Inco A farmer in Kawata village works on his rice field with a hand tractor provided by PT Inco.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Helicopter crash victims get heroes' funerals
Helicopter crash victims get heroes' funerals Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra Five West Sumatra police officers and a journalist who were killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday were sent home on Sunday for burial, shortly after rescuers completed evacuation of the bodies. Sr. Comr. Harison Harmainy, the provincial police chief of detectives, was buried at the Heroes Cemetery in the West Sumatra capital of Padang on Sunday. The bodies of Sr. Comr.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Public services still pain in the proverbial for many citizens
Public services still pain in the proverbial for many citizens Despite the efforts of reformers, public service institutions in the country are generally still in bad shape, with many taxpayers frustrated at services that are often patchy, bureaucratic and graft-riddled. There is some hope, however, that things here will improve, following commitments from several regional administrations and service providers to adopt good governance practices.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pharmaceutical firms cut revenue targets
Pharmaceutical firms cut revenue targets The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The weakening rupiah against the U.S. dollar in the past weeks has forced pharmaceutical companies to revise down their revenue targets for this year. The Indonesian Pharmaceutical Association (GP Farmasi) chairman Anthony Ch. Sunardjo said the market size would likely remain stagnant as a result of increasing production costs due to the weakening local currency.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Cirebon rattan industry on the brink of collapse, 32,000 workers laid off
Cirebon rattan industry on the brink of collapse, 32,000 workers laid off Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon A top rattan industry player stressed that slow business in the past two months had resulted in layoffs of 32,000 workers in Cirebon. If immediate measures were not adopted by the government, more layoffs could follow, warned the chairman of the Indonesian Handicraft and Furniture Association's Cirebon Branch, Sumarca.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel prices dragging down airlines but no dent in holiday plans of Asians
Fuel prices dragging down airlines but no dent in holiday plans of Asians Vijay Joshi Associated Press Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The math of the aviation industry isn't rocket science. Simply calculated, higher fuel bills mean lower profits. The unrelenting climb of oil prices has badly hurt the bottom lines of airlines across the Asia-Pacific region, bringing losses at Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines and China Southern, and forcing many to raise ticket prices through higher fuel surcharges.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Some 20 schools merge in Bogor
Some 20 schools merge in Bogor Bogor: The Bogor municipal administration plans to merge 20 elementary schools for various reasons, including their rundown condition and a shortage of both students and teachers, an official says. Head of the Bogor Basic Education Agency Ade Sarip Hidayat said 23 of the 282 elementary schools in the city were in a state of disrepair. He said that this year the city planned to renovate only 11 elementary schools.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Church closures continue to cause public concern
Church closures continue to cause public concern Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta The closure of churches in Bandung and surrounding areas over the past two years has caused concern among people of different faiths who consider the incidents a threat to religious harmony in the country.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
ONGC discovers gas in Bay of Bengal
ONGC discovers gas in Bay of Bengal NEW DELHI: An offshore drilling operation by India's state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has discovered natural gas in the Bay of Bengal, a company spokesman said on Saturday. "There is a gas find in the Krishna-Godavari basin," off the coast of southern Andhra Pradesh state, said company spokesman PK Dash. "We are not talking about the reserves or other figures at this point of time. We will require a few weeks for ascertaining that.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. COMMENT: 1 line, 7 cols, 45 counts
1. COMMENT: 1 line, 7 cols, 45 counts Government gears up to bite the bullet 2. RUPIAH: 2 lines, 4 cols, 35 counts Feeble rupiah unlikely to infect neighbors' currencies: Bankers 3. RATES: 2 lines, 2 cols, 20 counts Consumers feel the pinch of rate hikes
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Solok regency role model for public services
Solok regency role model for public services Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang For Maifendri, 36, applying for his children's birth certificates at the Solok administration office in West Sumatra was a breeze.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia-S'pore bridge 'to get ahead'
Malaysia-S'pore bridge 'to get ahead' Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will go ahead with the construction of a new bridge linking the country with Singapore even though the city-state has yet to make a decision on the matter, a newspaper reported on Sunday. Malaysia is expected to inform Singapore of the decision at a meeting of senior officials in Malaysia on Tuesday, the New Sunday Times said, citing unnamed sources.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Council questions Sutiyoso's policy on Mangga Dua Square
Council questions Sutiyoso's policy on Mangga Dua Square The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council is seeking an explanation from Governor Sutiyoso over his policy to convert a street along Ciliwung River in Pademangan, North Jakarta into parking space for the Mangga Dua Square (MDS) shopping center.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Robbers steal Rp 700m, kill officer
Robbers steal Rp 700m, kill officer Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan One policeman was killed and six civilians wounded on Saturday when armed robbers stole the Rp 700 million (US$68,495) payroll of state plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara II (PTPN II). Police are hunting down the suspected robbers, who they say are "old players". The PTPN II management announced on Sunday that employees' salaries would be paid soon, despite the robbery.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Government gears up to bite the bullet
Government gears up to bite the bullet Vincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The initially negative market reaction to the policy agenda of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono could soon turn into positive sentiment as technical details on how and when the reforms will be implemented begin to be unveiled on Monday.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Feeble rupiah unlikely to infect neighbors' currencies: bankers
Feeble rupiah unlikely to infect neighbors' currencies: bankers Martin Abbugao Agence France-Presse Singapore Indonesia's feeble rupiah is unlikely to infect its neighbors' currencies and trigger a repetition of the 1997-1998 East Asian meltdown, top international bankers and financial experts said.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
4-in-1 to solve jams?
4-in-1 to solve jams? From Kompas After a long stressful day at the office, Jakarta citizens still have to face traffic jams when they are going home for no apparent reason, despite the 3-in-1 rule for private cars on certain roads. One can witness how the jams have affected not only conventional roads but even also toll roads, so that road users have to queue up before they can pay tolls and enter freeways.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Feeble rupiah unlikely to infect neighbors' currencies: Bankers
Feeble rupiah unlikely to infect neighbors' currencies: Bankers Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Indonesia's feeble rupiah is unlikely to infect its neighbors' currencies and trigger a repetition of the 1997-1998 East Asian meltdown, top international bankers and financial experts said.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna's takeover highlights RI's potential: King
Sampoerna's takeover highlights RI's potential: King The government's efforts to put Indonesia back onto the radars of investors received a boost when U.S. tobacco giant Philip Morris International acquired PT HM Sampoerna in March for some US$5 billion. Louis Camilleri, CEO of Altria Group -- Philip Morris' parent company -- will on Sept. 15 deliver a speech at the Euromoney Global Conference in New York, to explain the group's experience in investing in Indonesia to other investors.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
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JP/5/FAUZI New West Sumatra governor faces daunting challenges Syofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/Padang After successfully implementing the principles of good governance in Solok regency, Gamawan Fauzi, who was elected West Sumatra governor in the July 27 gubernatorial election, has vowed to repeat his feat. Gamawan was inaugurated as governor together with Vice Governor Marlis Rahman on Aug. 15.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Let's just start to build trust: GAM
Let's just start to build trust: GAM Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Two weeks after the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed a peace deal in Helsinki, many continue to question its legitimacy, particularly House of Representatives lawmakers, which may pose a stumbling block to its implementation.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI, Venezuela hold talks in Bandung
RI, Venezuela hold talks in Bandung JAKARTA: Indonesia and Venezuela will hold their second Joint Commission meeting in Bandung, West Java, this week to strengthen bilateral relations. The commission's Venezuelan delegation will be led by Venezuelan deputy foreign minister William E. Izarra, the Venezuelan Embassy in Jakarta said in a release sent to The Jakarta Post. "The Joint Commission meeting will be held in Bandung from Sept. 5 to 6, 2005.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
City seeks closer ties with neighboring
City seeks closer ties with neighboring Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is seeking to finance projects in neighboring towns as part of its efforts to resolve perennial problems in the capital.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 Suggested titles: PT Inco adheres to CSR principles to benefit locals PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs Communities living near natural resource-based companies, including mining firms, have high expectation of being able to work at the company to improve their standard of living.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lily leads at Masters finals of Asian cities bowl championship
Lily leads at Masters finals of Asian cities bowl championship Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former national team bowler Lily Suhaimi led in the women's first block Masters finals of the 19th Asian Intercity Bowling Championship while Zulmazran Zulkifli of Shah Alam, Malaysia took charge in the men's division. The 40-year-old Lily scored a total 1,724 from eight games, at the Jaya Ancol Bowl Center, leading by 27 pins ahead of second place Liza Clutario of Paranaque, Philippines.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shifting from monetary to fiscal policy
Shifting from monetary to fiscal policy Hendi Kariawan, Jakarta Indonesia began to become more reliant on monetary rather than fiscal approaches in nation economic policy in the early 1980s. In 1983, the government deregulated interest rate policies and later in 1988 abandoned its planned restrictions on bank permits to encourage growth in the banking sector. Soon after, new banks mushroomed beyond people's wildest expectations.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
10 students pass 'test of genius'
10 students pass 'test of genius' Dyah Apsari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten students out of 120 freshmen from 16 state high schools in Greater Jakarta passed the first round of the selection process on Aug. 31 to find exceptional students for the newly established DKI Super Class. All test participants were some of the 3,000 junior high school graduates who scored a perfect 10 in the final mathematics exam.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Education for peace vital for reintegration in Aceh
Education for peace vital for reintegration in Aceh Alpha Amirrachman, Jakarta During the three-decade war between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), burning down schools in conflict areas was a common occurrence, with the two sides generally blaming each other for the vandalism. This of course was before the Dec. 26 tsunami destroyed hundreds more schools in the province last year. Thankfully, the disaster struck at the consciences of the conflicting parties.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs People living near natural-resource-based companies, including mining firms, are often hopeful of being able to work at the company to improve their standard of living. Most companies, however, set high standards for recruitment requirements. Consequently, many local job seekers remain unemployed due to their lack of skills, competency and knowledge.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/19/CARLA
JP/19/CARLA Bali in the paintings by Yu Xiao Fu Carla Bianpoen Contributor/Jakarta Chinese modern and contemporary art has been taking the art world by storm since China's remarkable transformation to a diverse market economy in the past few decades. Names like Gu Wenda, Wang Guangyi, Zhang Xiaogang, Fang Lijiun and Yue Mingjun are now household names, their art surpassing any expectations that one may have had before, and reverberating in Indonesia since the early years of the new millennium.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel shortage and unemployment
Fuel shortage and unemployment From Koran Tempo The fuel shortage continues to prevail in several regions, such as Surakarta, Yogyakarta and Central Lombok. In Surakarta, Central Java, hundreds of people have to queue up for hours only to get two liters of kerosene each. In Yogyakarta, kerosene and gasoline are also scarce. Subscribers will get a maximum of 40 liters of premium gasoline each while new consumer is only rationed to 10 liters.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
More expats found dead in Jakarta
More expats found dead in Jakarta Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alone in Jakarta during business trips, or on short-time working contracts, foreigners are increasingly becoming targets for crime. Less than two weeks after German and Australian nationals were murdered in their rented houses, a Japanese identified as Isamu Otsu was found dead last Friday in Park Lane Hotel, South Jakarta.
Mon, 05 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Walhi to sue 10 firms for Riau forest fires
Walhi to sue 10 firms for Riau forest fires Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading non-governmental organization is set to file a class action lawsuit against 10 companies in connection with the August forest fires and choking haze in Riau.