Archive: 6 September 2005
70 articles found
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fire incidents up in Depok
Fire incidents up in Depok DEPOK: The number of fires in Depok municipality has increased by 10 percent to 56 this year as of August, compared to the figure in the same period last year. The head of the Depok Fire Department, Dindin Djainuddin, said most of the incidents were caused by electrical short-circuits, Antara reported on Monday.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
ADB to host meet on use of overseas workers' money to fight poverty =
ADB to host meet on use of overseas workers' money to fight poverty = Deutsche Presse-Agentur Manila The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it would host a meeting next week on maximizing billions of dollars in remittances sent by overseas workers in the fight against poverty. The conference, scheduled on Sept.12 to Sept.13 in Manila, is also being sponsored by the Inter-American Bank/Multilateral Investment Fund and the United Nations Development Program.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Governor Rizal, predecessor among the dead
Governor Rizal, predecessor among the dead The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Medan Hours before the corpse of North Sumatra Governor Teuku Rizal Nurdin was identified on Monday afternoon, his family abandoned hope that he was among the survivors of the Mandala Boeing-737 crash in Medan. His brother, Serdang Pagai Regent Teuku Erry Nuradi was highly emotional as he arrived at the crash site just 10 minutes after the accident, aware his sibling was on the plane.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hard-liners step up pressure for JIL to close
Hard-liners step up pressure for JIL to close Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim hard-liners have continued intimidating the Liberal Islam Network (JIL), an organization that promotes pluralism and liberalism in the country, after failing to realize their threat to attack its office in Utan Kayu, East Jakarta, last month.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian bonds decline as funds sell
Indonesian bonds decline as funds sell Indonesia's local-currency bonds fell, the biggest fluctuation of any government debt market today, as speculation the central bank was going to buy bonds today proved unfounded, leading some mutual funds to sell.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
How to reduce religious conflict
How to reduce religious conflict From Suara Pembaruan Media reports on the closure of places of worship along with their comments have led to mutual accusation, suspicion, criticism and threats; creating an atmosphere of imminent conflict. In fact, the key to the settlement of such cases is the revocation of the Joint Decree of three Ministers No.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The curse of oil comes back to haunt Indonesia
The curse of oil comes back to haunt Indonesia The curse of oil comes upon Indonesia once more Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The question most frequently asked in Indonesian political corridors these past few months is, why is our nation so gloomy when world oil prices have shot through the roof. Shouldn't we, as a member of the OPEC oil cartel, be flush with petrodollars by now and thus be elated by this development?
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Drunken officer to face dismissal
Drunken officer to face dismissal Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Getting rotten drunk in uniform and then allegedly trying to steal a taxi will cost Central Jakarta Public Order Agency head Frans H. Silalahi his job, Governor Sutiyoso says. "I will not tolerate civil servants behaving like this. I am going to fire him," Sutiyoso said on Monday. He said Silalahi's offensive behavior had tarnished the image of the administration.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami nations lend disaster advice to U.S.
Tsunami nations lend disaster advice to U.S. Ed Cropley, Reuters/Bangkok/Jakarta Police in the United States must not rush to identify the bodies of Hurricane Katrina victims too quickly or they will run the risk of countless mistakes, the head of Thailand's tsunami identification operations said on Monday.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nipah to become 'transit island'
Nipah to become 'transit island' Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Nipah Island In a move to boost the local economy as well as security in the strategic Malacca Strait, Nipah Island that directly borders Singapore's waters will be developed as a transit area for ships passing the key shipping lane. Located some 20 kilometers north of Batam, in Riau Island province, Nipah Island will be developed as a transit anchorage area to allow various ships to stop before entering Singapore harbor.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt eyes Rp1.1 from PGN stake sale
Govt eyes Rp1.1 from PGN stake sale Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to offer 7.1 percent of its stake in state- owned gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) to the market later this year, as part of its revenue-generating efforts to bridge the state budget deficit.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Timor Leste leaders ready to face international court
Timor Leste leaders ready to face international court Agence France-Presse, Dili The top two leaders of Timor Leste on Monday separately said that, should the need arise, they were ready to appear in international courts judging past human rights violations. "For violence from 1987 onwards, others should not have any headaches because I am the one who is prepared to account for them," President Xanana Gusmao told journalists here.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oil price to remain high next year: OPEC official
Oil price to remain high next year: OPEC official Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) is expected to range between US$47 and $53 a barrel next year as tight capacity in refineries worldwide keep global oil prices high, an official of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) says.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lobby group formed to improve U.S.-RI ties
Lobby group formed to improve U.S.-RI ties JAKARTA: A special lobby group of House members was created on Monday to enhance the relationship between the House of Representatives and the U.S. Congress and improve U.S. legislators' understanding of Indonesian issues.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
On comparative studies
On comparative studies From Kompas We feel proud knowing that the members of the House of Representatives conducted a comparative study in a certain foreign country. The aim of this study was clearly to enhance their organization and management capacity, and the people have no doubt always given full support to such programs. However, is it true that our venerable legislators have done the right thing; or is it only a disguised activity?
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Demand for prime office space in Asian business districts on the rise
Demand for prime office space in Asian business districts on the rise Demand for office space in the key commercial centers of Asia continued to increase in the second quarter of 2005, with improving business prospects resulting in more companies expanding their headcounts and office space requirements. Tenants in the services sector, such as banking/finance companies and professional services firms, were among the most active in the leasing market.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Confusion reigns over free schooling in the capital
Confusion reigns over free schooling in the capital The Jakarta Post Jakarta It has been more than five months since the government promised compensation for the last fuel-price hike in the form of free education during the compulsory school years. Another price hike is on the way, and yet free schooling remains just a promise.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bali in the paintings by Yu Xiao Fu
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.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Venezuelans donate US$2m for Aceh
Venezuelans donate US$2m for Aceh BANDUNG: The Venezuela government will on Tuesday hand over US$2 million in financial aid for victims of the tsunami disaster last year. The donation came from Venezuelan people, a senior Venezuelan government official said on Monday in Bandung.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
The curse of oil comes upon Indonesia once more
The curse of oil comes upon Indonesia once more Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The question most frequently asked in Indonesian political corridors these past few months is, why is our nation so gloomy when world oil prices have shot through the roof. Shouldn't we, as a member of the OPEC oil cartel, be flush with petrodollars by now and thus be elated by this development?
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Headings for P8
Headings for P8 1. School -- 3 x 12 Free education still uncertain in the capital 2. Car -- 1 x 32 Four nabbed for selling rental cars 3. Tramtib -- 1 x 36 Drunken officer to face dismissal 4. Binus -- 1 x 27 Students to enjoy e-learning 5. Speak -- 1 x 27 'SMEs are always hardest hit'
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
TNI moves to secure islands
TNI moves to secure islands KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: In its efforts to protect the country's territory, the Indonesian Military will deploy soldiers to three unnamed islands and Ndana Island here, an official said on Monday. Chief of Wirasakti Military resort, Lt. Col. Noch Bola, said his office had reported the plan to the minister of defense and Indonesian Military Headquarters.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Four nabbed for selling rental cars
Four nabbed for selling rental cars Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Be very careful if somebody offers you a very cheap luxury car; it just may belong to someone else. Jakarta police said on Monday that last Friday they arrested four people for fraudulently selling or pawning at least 70 luxurious cars that they had rented from car rental companies across the capital. Chief of the car and motorcycle thefts unit at City Police Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court adjourns Akbar-filed defamation suit
Court adjourns Akbar-filed defamation suit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first hearing of a defamation suit filed by Akbar Tandjung against a senior high school teacher and publisher PT Erlangga was adjourned on Monday after the publisher's representative failed to show up. Akbar, who was not present at the hearing, was represented by a team of lawyers led by Atmajaya Salim at the North Jakarta District Court.
Tue, 06 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.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Grief dominates atmosphere at airport
Grief dominates atmosphere at airport The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The happiness of seeing loved ones arrive safely at the airport had been stolen from them. Dozens of relatives and friends of passengers of the ill-fated Mandala jet that crashed in Medan on Monday morning gathered in front of the Mandala ticketing box and the crisis center at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to register for free flights to Medan.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gov. Rizal Nurdin, former governor among the dead
Gov. Rizal Nurdin, former governor among the dead The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Medan Hours before the corpse of North Sumatra Governor Teuku Rizal Nurdin was identified on Monday afternoon, his family abandoned hope that he was among the survivors of the Mandala Boeing-737 crash in Medan. His brother, Serdang Pagai Regent Teuku Erry Nuradi was highly emotional as he arrived at the crash site just 10 minutes after the accident, aware his sibling was on the plane.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gas pipeline tenders open in 2 weeks
Gas pipeline tenders open in 2 weeks Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will open the tender on a pipeline project connecting gas-rich Kalimantan and densely-populated Java within two weeks, a top official of the Oil and Gas Downstream Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) says. BPH Migas chairman Tubagus Haryono said on Monday the project, spanning 1,200 kilometers from East Kalimantan to Central Java and estimated to be worth US$1.2 billion, would be tendered out in mid-September.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Peaceful Islam and Nurcholish's lasting legacy
Peaceful Islam and Nurcholish's lasting legacy Greg Barton, Melbourne Indonesia, home to some of the most significant progressive Islamic ideas in the modern period has lost one of its greatest thinkers just when he was needed most.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Respecting Mother Nature
Respecting Mother Nature It has been a tragic few days. Still reeling from a landslide in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesians on Monday afternoon had to come to grips with news of a major air crash in Medan, North Sumatra. We hope that both tragedies will continue to be accorded the same attention, without one overshadowing the other as is often the case when a "bigger" event comes along.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Think ahead: Indonesia can gain without pain
Think ahead: Indonesia can gain without pain John A. Prasetio and David Parsons, Jakarta Amid his crisis talks last week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono addressed over 700 representatives of Indonesia's foreign investment community. This large, influential group had been called together by their foreign chambers, and they were listening very carefully.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. TNI (3x18)
1. TNI (3x18) House pressures government on new TNI commander 2. Teacher (2x24) Court adjourns Akbar-filed defamation suit 3. TKW (2x24) RI maids escape death sentence in murder case 4. Susul (2x27) Law enforcers told not to weaken battle against graft
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcers told not to weaken battle against graft
Law enforcers told not to weaken battle against graft The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned on Monday representatives from graft-busting bodies in the country not to weaken their fight against corruption and pledged the government would remain focused on the issue, despite the country's worsening economic situation.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
House pressures government on new TNI commander
House pressures government on new TNI commander Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has urged the government to immediately submit the names of candidates to replace Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Endriartono Sutarto, giving a three-week deadline before the legislature goes into recess at the end of this month. "This is just a reminder because the President promised to submit a name(s) in August.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo questions aviation safety standards
Susilo questions aviation safety standards Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered on Monday Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa to investigate the implementation of aviation safety standards in the country in order to prevent more aircraft crashes.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Instant offices: Today's business solution
Instant offices: Today's business solution B. Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta To an established company there is nothing extraordinary about having a representative office that is strategically located and equipped with sophisticated facilities. But it is certainly a problem for a newly operating company wishing to have both a solid organization and an office that is not only equipped with modern facilities but also strategically located. Today this is no longer a problem, though.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Religious groups plant trees
Religious groups plant trees BOGOR: Two religious organizations and an environmental group joined together on Sunday to re-green a water catchment area in Megamendung, Bogor, planting some 5,000 seedlings on a hill in the area. Participants included the Indonesian Pandita Sabha Buddha Dharma Foundation (YPSBDI), the Muhammadiyah Youth Organization (IRM) and the Environment Movement (GPSK) along with local farmers and high school students.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students want blood for Abepura
Students want blood for Abepura Students and residents claiming to be from the Papua Solidarity for the Abepura Incident staged a protest in Jayapura on Monday, demanding the death penalty for two police officers charged for their roles in human rights abuses four years ago in Abepura. In their protest outside Papua's legislative council, the protesters demanded that Brig. Gen. Johny Wainal Usman and Sr. Comr. Daud Sihombing be sentenced to death for their roles in the incident.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Significance of R&D
Significance of R&D From Media Indonesia No country can survive without advanced research and development (R&D) institutions. Prof. Samaun Samadikun from the Bandung Institute of Technology, a former chairman with the National Institute of Sciences, emphasized this in a discussion with the National Development Planning Board recently.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'SMEs are always hardest hit'
'SMEs are always hardest hit' In an attempt to put some backbone into the rupiah, Bank Indonesia has decided to increase its benchmark interest rate. How will this affect people who have to repay bank loans? The Jakarta Post asked some Jakarta people for their views on the issue. Tasha, 23, works for a property firm in Central Jakarta. She lives with her family in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta: I have savings in both dollars and rupiah.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local industries concerned about WTO talks progress
Local industries concerned about WTO talks progress Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local industry players were concerned that the discouraging prospects in the current negotiation round in the World Trade Organization (WTO) would result in uncertainty for the country's business climate, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said on Monday.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Governor Rizal, predecessor among the dead
Governor Rizal, predecessor among the dead The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Medan Hours before the corpse of North Sumatra Governor Teuku Rizal Nurdin was identified on Monday afternoon, his family abandoned hope that he was among the survivors of the Mandala Boeing-737 crash in Medan. His brother, Serdang Pagai Regent Teuku Erry Nuradi was highly emotional as he arrived at the crash site just 10 minutes after the accident, aware his sibling was on the plane.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Relief aid embezzlement to be probed
Relief aid embezzlement to be probed Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives disciplinary body is expected to soon begin an investigation into graft allegations surrounding disaster aid involving legislators and top regional officials, following the publication of two documents that detailed the "sale" of aid budgets last week.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
HSBC service
HSBC service On Sunday, July 31, I was in Plaza Indonesia's Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf cafe. In front of the cafe there was a HSBC promotion booth offering the chance for Premier clients to win a Jaguar. I approached and was referred to a female attendant. I asked her about investing hundreds of millions of rupiah for three months or less. She advised that I try Manulife's FlexInvest, a money market fund that she said offered competitive returns compared with bank interest rates.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Safety --- 1x36
1. Safety --- 1x36 Susilo questions aviation safety standards 2. Governor - 3x16 Family confirms Gov. Rizal Nurdin among the dead 3. Bandara -- 1x32 Grief dominates atmosphere at airport
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Plane crash kills 149
Plane crash kills 149 Apriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/Medan A Boeing-737 aircraft owned by PT Mandala Airlines Indonesia crashed into a densely populated residential area in Medan, North Sumatra, minutes after take-off on Monday, leaving at least 149 people dead and many others seriously injured. The ill-fated plane had 112 passengers, including three children, and five crew members onboard.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Strong quake jolts Sulawesi
Strong quake jolts Sulawesi JAKARTA: A strong earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter scale hit the eastern island of Sulawesi on Monday morning, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, officials said. Artina, an official with the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency in North Sulawesi's capital of Manado, said the epicenter of the quake, which hit at 6:58 a.m., was in the Sulawesi Sea, about 500 kilometers northwest of Manado.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah down as support wanes
Rupiah down as support wanes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah ended its three-day advance against the U.S. dollar, as central bank support appeared to run out of steam with the government yet to unveil more concrete fiscal policies to help strengthen the nation's recently beleaguered currency. The rupiah began slipping again against the greenback, closing down by a slight 0.93 percent at Rp 10,320 on Monday, as compared to its Rp 10,225 closing last Thursday.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police big wig set for counterfeiting trial
Police big wig set for counterfeiting trial JAKARTA: A senior police officer is set to go on trial in the South Jakarta District Court on counterfeiting charges. National Police chief Gen. Sutanto told a hearing with the House of Representatives' Commission III on legal affairs that the file on the high ranking police officer had been sent to the court two weeks ago.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
New West Sumatra governor faces daunting challenges
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.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
'A miracle': Crash survivors
'A miracle': Crash survivors Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Oloan Harahap expressed his profound thanks to God because he survived the Mandala aircraft crash in Medan, North Sumatra, on Monday, which killed some 104 passengers and crew, saying that it was a miracle that he was still alive. He was among the 13 passengers who survived the worst airplane crash in the country in recent years.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Plane crash kills 149
Plane crash kills 149 Apriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/Medan A Boeing-737 aircraft owned by PT Mandala Airlines Indonesia crashed into a densely populated residential area in Medan, North Sumatra, minutes after take-off on Monday, leaving at least 149 people dead and many others seriously injured. The ill-fated plane had 112 passengers, including three children, and five crew members onboard.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
More landslide victims found
More landslide victims found Syofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/Padang Six more bodies were recovered from the scene of Friday's landslide in Gaung subdistrict, Padang, which claimed 22 lives. Three other people are still missing. Two of the bodies -- those of Edismer, 17, and Yuli, 16 -- were found by rescue workers on Monday, with four others being found earlier on Sunday. The two victims found on Monday were siblings, the children of fisherman Edismet and his wife Imelda.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
AFTA on auto sector moving slowly
AFTA on auto sector moving slowly Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Little progress has been made to accelerate the liberalization of the automotive sector through the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), with member countries still involved in protracted negotiations, an official says. "There have been no concrete developments so far, as each country has its own interests," Ministry of Industry director general for transportation Budhi Darmadhi said last week.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Confusion reigns over free schooling in the capital
Confusion reigns over free schooling in the capital The Jakarta Post Jakarta It has been more than five months since the government promised compensation for the last fuel-price hike in the form of free education during the compulsory school years. Another price hike is on the way, and yet free schooling remains just a promise.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students to enjoy e-learning
Students to enjoy e-learning Dyah Apsari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Living in Jakarta amid tight competition has created a need for university students to do a lot more than just attend classes. Some students may increase their skills by taking informal courses while others may seek out part-time work experience. Recognizing the ever-changing lifestyle of students, Bina Nusantara University is allowing students to adjust their class schedules with other activities.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Nigerian man arrested with 55 grams of heroin
Nigerian man arrested with 55 grams of heroin Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alleged members of an international drug syndicate were arrested on Sunday after trying to sell heroin to a plainclothes police officer outside a shopping center in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Court urged to rule on Depok poll case
Court urged to rule on Depok poll case JAKARTA: Around one hundred Muslim women from Depok, West Java, held a rally in front of the Supreme Court here on Monday demanding that it quickly rule on the controversial decision of the West Java High Court on the Depok mayoral election dispute. The protesting women urged the Supreme Court to soon hand down a ruling on the review petition filed by the Depok General Elections Commission (KPUD), which objected to the West Java High Court's ruling.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
More bodies found, two still missing
More bodies found, two still missing Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Seven more bodies were recovered from the scene of Friday's landslide in Gaung subdistrict, Padang, which claimed 23 lives. Two other people are still missing. Three of the bodies -- those of Edismer, 17; Yuli, 16; and Adek, 19 -- were found by rescue workers on Monday, with four others being found earlier on Sunday.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
CNOOC wants to
CNOOC wants to buy LNG from RI JAKARTA: China's CNOOC Ltd. (CEO) is interested in buying 30 million metric tons a year of liquefied natural gas from Indonesia starting in 2010 to meet China's rising energy needs resulting from its robust economic expansion, an Indonesian official said on Monday.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fuel subsidies & poverty
Fuel subsidies & poverty From Suara Pembaruan Revoking or maintaining fuel price subsidies is a dilemma. The swelling subsidy costs due to the world crude oil price of US$70/barrel are worrying, because apart from the lack of funds, our oil reserves are only good for about another 15 years. Indonesia should therefore launch an energy revolution to avoid dependence on oil imports within the next 15 years.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papuana opt stay with Indonesia
Papuana opt stay with Indonesia JP/7/let Papuans opt to stay with Indonesia I refer to Jusuf Wanandi's article entitled Papua problem and the international community (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 1,) about the so-called Act of Free Choice conducted by the Indonesian government in 1969, variously known in Papua as the Act of No Choice, Act Free of Choice, et cetera.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Plane crash kills 149
Plane crash kills 149 Apriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Medan A Boeing-737 aircraft owned by PT Mandala Airlines Indonesia crashed into a densely populated residential area in Medan, North Sumatra, minutes after take-off on Monday, leaving at least 149 people dead and many others seriously injured. The ill-fated plane had 112 passengers, including three children, and five crew members onboard.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
New landmarks in growing Jakarta
New landmarks in growing Jakarta Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta If you drive around Jakarta's Golden Triangle area, which covers Jl. Thamrin, Jl. Sudirman, Jl. Gatot Subroto and Kuningan, you will surely catch sight of a number of property projects still underway: high-rise buildings that will later become apartments, shopping centers and office compounds. The Peak, for example, will certainly attract attention as it will be Indonesia's tallest building.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Free education still uncertain in the capital
Free education still uncertain in the capital The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been more than five months since the government promised compensation for the last fuel-price hike in the form of free education during the compulsory school years. Another price hike is on the way, and yet free schooling remains just a promise. "We have not received the promised money, but we have been told to come and sign the paperwork tomorrow," said Kimik Rumyati, the head teacher of State Elementary School No.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI maids escape death sentence in murder case
RI maids escape death sentence in murder case Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Two Indonesian maids were convicted on Monday of killing their employer, but escaped a death sentence after a Singaporean court found that mental anguish had led them to commit the murder.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Plane crash kills 149
Plane crash kills 149 Apriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/Medan A Boeing-737 aircraft owned by PT Mandala Airlines Indonesia crashed into a densely populated residential area in Medan, North Sumatra, minutes after take-off on Monday, leaving at least 149 people dead and many others seriously injured. The ill-fated plane had 112 passengers, including three children, and five crew members onboard.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices to remain high next year: OPEC official
Oil prices to remain high next year: OPEC official Perrine Faye, Agence France-Presse, London Oil prices fell heavily in London on Monday after industrial powers had agreed to release emergency supplies of crude to counter severe disruption by Hurricane Katrina to oil production in the Gulf of Mexico. The price of Brent North Sea crude for October delivery fell by US$1.43 to $64.63 per barrel in electronic deals.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 49
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 49 The curse of oil comes upon Indonesia once more 2. DRUGS: 2 X 24 Nigerian man arrested with 55 gr of heroin 3. JIL: 2 X 24 Hard-liners step up pressure for JIL to close 4. HOUSE: 1 X 32 Relief aid embezzlement to be probed
Tue, 06 Sep 2005, 00:00 WIB
Christians commemorate tragic Tentena bombing
Christians commemorate tragic Tentena bombing Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Tentena The atmosphere was somber at a ceremony to mark the 100th day since the Tentena bombing, in which 21 people were killed. Rev. Ishak Cole from the Central Sulawesi Christian Church opened his address by calling on the 500 people in attendance to be patient and resolute. As the sound of crying filled the air the voice of the reverend was barely audible. "We should not be drawn down by the tragedy.