Archive: 12 May 2005
108 articles found
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
President to chase corruptors
President to chase corruptors From Koran Tempo The President has promised to hunt down corruptors who have fled, so let us join hands to help the head of state with the manhunt. If necessary, I am ready to help locate and notify the authorities of the presence of such Indonesian criminals in the...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Residents protest slaughterhouse
Residents protest slaughterhouse TANGERANG: Residents of Cempaka Putih village in Ciputat, Tangerang, are complaining about a poultry slaughterhouse that they claim has polluted the neighborhood. "We have to put up with the stench coming from the slaughterhouse.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Your own problem
Your own problem concerns Aceh I can't believe all of the uproar and protesting over Israel and Palestine in Indonesia at the moment. Why aren't you Indonesians protesting against your own government and the military about the killings of innocent Muslims in Aceh, your own country? You are so...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Open university, a sin?
Open university, a sin? From Pikiran Rakyat An article in Pikiran Rakyat, April 23, has voiced the concern of the Ministry of National Education over the system of long- distance education. According to the ministry's director of higher education and public empowerment, Prof. Dr.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Abusive security guard
Abusive security guard Security guards at the Dragon Fly, a new hangout located on the ground floor of Graha BIP on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, threatened and manhandled me. I arrived at about 11:45 p.m. on April 30 to pick up some women friends who were inside.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
City to carry out massive polio vaccination
City to carry out massive polio vaccination Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Following the discovery of polio cases in Sukabumi, West Java, last week, the neighboring Jakarta administration revealed on Wednesday that it plans to take preventive measures by carrying out a massive vaccination...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
MIND offers affordable entertainment, office equipment for automobiles
MIND offers affordable entertainment, office equipment for automobiles Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Car owners and drivers in Jakarta increasingly realize that complaining about chronic traffic congestion is but a vain attempt to relieve stress.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Susilo to sign ruling on education
Susilo to sign ruling on education JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is expected to sign this week a government regulation on national education standard, which will become a legal umbrella for the government in issuing policies on education, Minister of National Education Bambang...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
City authorities to carry out massive polio vaccination
City authorities to carry out massive polio vaccination Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the discovery of polio cases in Sukabumi, West Java, last week, the neighboring Jakarta administration revealed on Wednesday that it plans to take preventive measures by carrying out a...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Navy to secure gas interests
Navy to secure gas interests Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nation's Navy is ready to secure oil and gas projects located in Indonesian waters from possible threats, including pirate attacks, sabotage, and damage to underwater pipelines caused by careless navigation.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
City to go ahead with hospital construction
City to go ahead with hospital construction Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite objections from city councillors, the city administration will go ahead with its plan to build a Rp 15.1 billion (US$1.6 million) two-story hospital in Thousand Islands regency.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Govt accounts at Rp 83.2t
Govt accounts at Rp 83.2t JAKARTA: The current balance of government accounts at the central bank amounted to Rp 83.2 trillion (some US$8.7 billion) as of April 30, the Ministry of Finance's director general of state treasury Mulia Nasution said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Test drive C240 Sport
Test drive C240 Sport Merc C240 new offering for young executives Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A fire-red Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport and a weekend vacation with the family sounds like a perfect match, at least for the urban middle class, particularly young executives.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Freeport-McMoRan bets on new output in Indonesia
Freeport-McMoRan bets on new output in Indonesia Bloomberg, Noordwijk/New York Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., owner of the world's largest gold mine, is concentrating on new gold and copper discoveries in Indonesia to help boost the company's stock price, Chief Executive Richard Adkerson said.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, May 13, 2005
TV Today: Friday, May 13, 2005 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 11:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Former SMP 56 teacher fights to be reinstated
Former SMP 56 teacher fights to be reinstated The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The former principal of State Junior High School (SMP) 56, Nurlaila, is planning to sue Governor Sutiyoso in the State Administrative Court next Monday for firing her as a civil servant.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
26 killed in RP bus crash
26 killed in RP bus crash PHILIPPINES: A bus negotiating a steep downhill road in the northern Philippines lost its brakes and crashed into roadside boulders on Wednesday, killing 26 people, including the driver, police said. Eighteen others were injured.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
PDI-P supporters run amok as candidate ruled ineligible
PDI-P supporters run amok as candidate ruled ineligible Jemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Hundreds of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) supporters went on a rampage on Tuesday night in Manggarai, after their candidates for regent and vice regent were refused registration by...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
1. JUDI -- 1x45
1. JUDI -- 1x45 Joint efforts needed to shut down gambling dens Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police cannot fight wide-spread gambling alone in the capital, an expert says, adding that state prosecutors and judges as well as other government officials should also join hands.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Press Council seeks debate on KUHP draft revision
Press Council seeks debate on KUHP draft revision Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Press Council is drafting alternative versions to proposed modifications of the Criminal Code (KUHP), which are widely considered to stifle media freedom by criminalizing journalists and their work.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Farmers, industry sign MOU on cocoa
Farmers, industry sign MOU on cocoa Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Cacao Farmers and the Association of Indonesian Cacao Industry (AIKI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday in a bid to boost national production, which currently is only running about...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May 11
Rupiah Rates May 11 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,714.53 6,933.56 7,362.77 7,285.09 Brunei dollar 1 6,044.29 5,432.27 5,768.69 5,707.68 Canadian dollar 1 8,001.13 7,194.04 7,636.31 7,558.78 Swiss franc 1 8,275.72 7,441.49 7,898.38 7,818.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Pakistani workers arrive in Malaysia
Pakistani workers arrive in Malaysia MALAYSIA: More than 1,000 Pakistani workers have arrived in Malaysia as the first batch of an estimated 100,000 Pakistanis scheduled to stream into the country to fill a labor shortage caused by the departure and expulsion of Indonesian workers, a news report...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Thailand's debt rating raised by Fitch on strong growth
Thailand's debt rating raised by Fitch on strong growth Dominic G. Diongson and Beth Jinks, Bloomberg, Bangkok Thailand had its long-term ratings raised by Fitch Ratings, which cited strong economic growth and a decline in the nation's overseas debt.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Cirebon gambling dens raided
Cirebon gambling dens raided CIREBON, West Java: Hundreds of Muslim youths raided several shophouses on Tuesday night on Jl. Pasuketan here on suspicion that they were being used for gambling. The angry crowd vandalized the shophouses, took out several gambling slot machines and set fire to them in...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/4/Scene3
JP/4/Scene3 Susilo to sign ruling on education JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is expected to sign this week a government regulation on national education standard, which will become a legal umbrella for the government in issuing policies on education, Minister of National...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Critics oppose amnesty plan for Soeharto
Critics oppose amnesty plan for Soeharto The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Soeharto left hospital on Wednesday after seven days of treatment for intestinal bleeding, the government has been urged to bring the former dictator to justice rather than granting him a possible amnesty for the alleged abuses...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
The May tragedy now in House's court
The May tragedy now in House's court Hera Diani and Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the May 1998 riots remain unfinished business amid four administrations and two independent investigations, activists say that the ball is now in the House of Representatives' court.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Businesses here for the long haul, despite problems
Businesses here for the long haul, despite problems The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese businesses have long dominated the Indonesian market with their quality products, and have been undeterred by various regime change. They have even become accustomed to the way of "doing business" in Indonesia.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Kembang Jepun: A former home of Japanese geisha
Kembang Jepun: A former home of Japanese geisha ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya As the sky begins to turn red on the western horizon the oriental ornamental lamps are switched on along Jl. Kembang Jepun.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Parents of Trisakti students vow to fight for justice
Parents of Trisakti students vow to fight for justice Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The parents of four Trisakti University students shot dead during a protest in May 1998 said on Wednesday that they had lost faith in the government's resolve to punish those responsible, but vowed to...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Susilo aims to speed up probe into Munir case
Susilo aims to speed up probe into Munir case Eva C. Komandjadja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono promised to speed up the investigation into the murder of top human rights campaigner Munir Said Thalib amid strong criticism at home and abroad.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Abusive security guard
Abusive security guard Security guards at the Dragon Fly, a new hangout located on the ground floor of Graha BIP on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, threatened and manhandled me. I arrived at about 11:45 p.m. on April 30 to pick up some women friends who were inside.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 12, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 12, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Woodcut Printing Exhibition Aku, Badanku, Jiwaku, Masa Laluku, by Edo at Klinik Seni Taxu, Jl. Gunung Rinjani Blok IXA no. 8 Denpasar (Tel.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Persebaya loses again to Krung Thai
Persebaya loses again to Krung Thai Agencies, Bangkok Persebaya Surabaya failed to deviate from its losing record in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday, losing to Thailand's Krung Thai Bank 1-0 in an uninspired match.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Young Aston up for test of time in chess
Young Aston up for test of time in chess Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Like any other young chess player, Aston Taminsyah also dreams of having the esteemed GM tag before his name. And with the necessary resources behind him, Aston, who will turn eight on Sept.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/18/PUTU
JP/18/PUTU Lamenting the death of a culture I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/Denpasar For many people, natives and foreigners alike, subak, the traditional Balinese irrigation system was the glowing masterpiece of the island's predominant rice-growing culture.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
May won't go away
May won't go away The month of May has increasingly become an annual struggle against the threat of collective amnesia; the threat that we will allow the May 1998 riots to disappear into the darker pages of our history.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Four drug dealers nabbed, 8500 ecstasy pills seized
Four drug dealers nabbed, 8500 ecstasy pills seized Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta police arrested over the weekend four suspected drug dealers and seized 8,500 ecstasy pills plus 100 grams of shabu- shabu, or crystal methampetamine, at three separate locations.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Mitsubishi mulls reopening with new models: Govt
Mitsubishi mulls reopening with new models: Govt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) told the government on Wednesday that it was considering reopening its car-making plant in the country to produce different models that would more suited to Indonesian taste, a minister said.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
President to chase corruptors
President to chase corruptors From Koran Tempo The President has promised to hunt down corruptors who have fled, so let us join hands to help the head of state with the manhunt. If necessary, I am ready to help locate and notify the authorities of the presence of such Indonesian criminals in the...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
1. Mandiri (50) - 65 pts 3 cols 3lines (2x18)
1. Mandiri (50) - 65 pts 3 cols 3lines (2x18) AGO names Mandiri CEO, directors suspects 2. Soeharto (35) - 36 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x14) Critics oppose amnesty plan for Soeharto 3. Pilkada (40) -- 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x14) TNI officers suspended, to run for govt posts 4.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Exploring 'izakaya' in Blok M
Exploring 'izakaya' in Blok M Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Blok M in the mid-1980s was not the bustling nightlife hub of neon lights and signs in Japanese characters that it is today. Back then, it was known more for its daytime activities as a mid-range shopping area, its highlights a...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
House rips govt over toxic imports
House rips govt over toxic imports JAKARTA: The House of Representatives said on Wednesday that the office of the State Minister of the Environment was too slow in addressing the ongoing importation of toxic waste in the country.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Dismissal of PDI-P reformers would backfire: Kwik
Dismissal of PDI-P reformers would backfire: Kwik Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI-P) decision to expel 12 members of a dissenting group opposed to Megawati Soekarnoputri's leadership is likely to deepen the party's internal...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Ajihara delivers authentic flavors in 'Little Tokyo'
Ajihara delivers authentic flavors in 'Little Tokyo' Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One of the oldest izakaya in Blok M, South Jakarta, is Soba- dokoro Ajihara, run by proprietor Hikaru Harada.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia
Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia Alexander Lay, Sydney The Indonesian Press Council has urged the government to revise the Criminal Code bill, which it considers too harsh regarding the press.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Young champion Aston up for test of time
Young champion Aston up for test of time Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like any other young chess player, Aston Taminsyah also dreams of having the esteemed GM tag before his name. And with the necessary resources behind him, Aston, who will turn eight on Sept.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Love for environment can boomerang
Love for environment can boomerang Most Japanese people care about the environment. After all, Japan is the birthplace of the Kyoto Protocol. But love for the environment can boomerang on one in countries like Indonesia, where most people are not particularly concerned about the state of the planet.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Kikugawa, the restaurant of the flowing river
Kikugawa, the restaurant of the flowing river Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The oldest Japanese restaurant in Indonesia, Kikugawa, is located in Cikini, Central Jakarta. The owner, Teritake Kikuchi, celebrated the 36th anniversary of this homey establishment on April 21.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Serving people or groups?
Serving people or groups? From Media Indonesia The House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing. As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Ancient tea philosophy evolves into ceremony
Ancient tea philosophy evolves into ceremony The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Centuries-old tea ceremony is still alive among Japanese, including Japanese community in Jakarta because -- according to some -- it touches all the human senses in silence.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Dragonfly clarifies
Dragonfly clarifies In response to Iradati Soeparmono's letter sent to us by The Jakarta Post, we would like to clarify that on the night of April 30 a private party was being held at Dragonfly. That evening, our security guards had a guest list to abide by and as usual also enforced the Dragonfly...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Erry Firmansyah reappointed as JSX CEO
Erry Firmansyah reappointed as JSX CEO Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The only elligible candidate, Erry Firmansyah was reelected as president of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) for the second time on Wednesday after more than 97 percent of the market's shareholders voted for him at...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
HP Aspac shooting for seven for seven
HP Aspac shooting for seven for seven Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta HP Aspac will seek to keep its winning streak going and remain atop the standings by beating fifth ranked IM Panasonic Telkomsel here on Thursday, the opening day of the seventh leg of the A Mild Indonesian...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
'All parents complain about high education fees'
'All parents complain about high education fees' President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono complained recently about the growing number of private schools, many of which, he said, put profit before quality education.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Singapore inks pact with WBG
Singapore inks pact with WBG SINGAPORE: Singapore and seven other countries have signed a pact with the World Bank Group aimed at promoting trade and investments with the WBG's developing member countries, a government agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Ganesha statue found in Magelang
Ganesha statue found in Magelang YOGYAKARTA: A Ganesha statue was found recently in Mantingan hamlet, Magelang, Central Java, some 15 kilometers from the renowned Borobudur Temple. The statue of Ganesha (the God of Knowledge), which is apparently much older than Borobudur itself, was unearthed by...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Abolish democracy
Abolish democracy in RI, too costly From Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Pansea villas in Ubud, Jimbaran
Pansea villas in Ubud, Jimbaran Pansea Orient-Express is to open The Ubud Hanging Gardens, the Group's latest property, on July 1, 2005. The new property is located in Buahan Village, about 15 minutes drive from Ubud, and 90 minutes drive from Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport, Kuta.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Police offer free emission testing
Police offer free emission testing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to raise public awareness of the need for clean air, Jakarta Police together with the Clean Emission Foundation will conduct free emission tests on cars passing through the police headquarters on Jl.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornography From Media Indonesia The sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern. Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Turning Japanese
Turning Japanese Yono, from Tegal, Central Java, flips takoyaki at his street-side consisting of blanched octopus pieces in batter baked in a cast iron tray, and is eaten hot with a topping of dried bonito flakes, dried green seaweed flakes, red pickled ginger and a special brown sauce.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Bukopin to sell 30% stake in IPO
Bukopin to sell 30% stake in IPO JAKARTA: PT Bank Bukopin will offer a 30 percent stake to the public via an initial public offering expected in June, the bank said on Wednesday. It said it will offer 2.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Chinese community
Chinese community As part of our efforts to serve the specific needs of all of our communities in Indonesia. We started our community special reports in March by taking a closer look at the Indian community, with a special publication entitled the India Diaspora.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Japan club blends community and business
Japan club blends community and business The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On any given day, the Jakarta Japan Club in the Skyline Building on Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta is a beehive of activity. Middle-aged women browse through Japanese videos in the library, while in the club's office executives...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
KPK seizes KPU funds as graft probe intensifies
KPK seizes KPU funds as graft probe intensifies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized around Rp 3 billion (US$315,789) out of a total of some Rp 20 billion in funds allegedly given by private firms to the General Elections Commission (KPU) as kickbacks.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Serving people or groups?
Serving people or groups? From Media Indonesia The House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing. As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Three miracles and a capsized aid boat
Three miracles and a capsized aid boat Catherine Wheeler, Contributor, Ubud Sumatra's tsunami, earthquakes and restless volcanoes have been a danger not only to the island's beleaguered inhabitants, but to the brave volunteers who do aid work there.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Workers' relatives banned from airport
Workers' relatives banned from airport JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration has declared the special terminal for arriving migrant workers at the Soekarno-Hatta airport off-limits for family members hoping to greet them and take them home.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Active grenade found in Medan
Active grenade found in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: An active grenade was found on Wednesday morning in a ditch inside the compound of Kurnia Bus office on Jl. Gadjah Mada here. The finding sparked panic among bus passengers set to leave for Banda Aceh.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
KIKUGAWA
KIKUGAWA In an article titled Kikugawa, the restaurant of the flowing river published in Thursday's supplement on the Japanese community, the owner of this restaurant should be Terutake Kikuchi, not Teritake Kikuchi.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Ethnic jingoism angers, alienates
Ethnic jingoism angers, alienates Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Tolitoli, Central Sulawesi Tension in a number of regencies in Central Sulawesi is rising as the direct local leadership elections draw near.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Three die in boat accident
Three die in boat accident DENPASAR, Bali: A fishing boat sank in waters off Denpasar on Tuesday night after being hit by a huge wave, leaving three seamen dead and three others missing. Nine other members of the crew survived the incident that took place some two kilometers west of the runway of...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Gardanalla Theater stages drama on Yogya city bus
Gardanalla Theater stages drama on Yogya city bus Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A modern drama indeed does not always need a stage to perform. That was true at least for Yogyakarta-based Gardanalla Theater when it performed its latest teen act series Jalur 17 (Line 17) last week here on...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
2. Yale -- Tangled threads of protectionism
2. Yale -- Tangled threads of protectionism 1 x 48 The tangled threads of market protectionism Edward Gresser Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington 3. Yulia -- Nurses: Lifting spirits, touching lives 2 x 21 Nurses lift spirits and touch lives Yulia Wardhani Jakarta
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Dumai refinery to be closed temporarily
Dumai refinery to be closed temporarily The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina plans to shut down its Dumai refinery in Riau in early July for maintenance, a top official was quoted by Dow Jones news agency as saying.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/6/editorial
JP/6/editorial May won't go away The month of May has increasingly become an annual struggle against the threat of collective amnesia; the threat that we will allow the May 1998 riots to disappear into the darker pages of our history.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Setiawan Sabana imagines the passing of an era
Setiawan Sabana imagines the passing of an era Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta At a time when any medium can be used to create a work of art and paper has assumed an undeniably important place in modern art abroad, Indonesian artist Setiawan Sabana in contrast, notes the passing of paper from...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
RI makes short work of Swedes
RI makes short work of Swedes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia found its stride on Wednesday, wasting little time in disposing of Sweden in Beijing to reach the semifinals of the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
ILO addresses abuse of RI's workers
ILO addresses abuse of RI's workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Labor Organization (ILO) launched a report on Wednesday, which for the first time presents comprehensive global and regional data on forced labor and call for a global alliance to eliminate the practice.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Intelligence
Intelligence The article Peeling back the intelligence veil in the murder of Munir which appeared on this page on Wednesday was written by AM Hendroprijono, the former chief of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), and not Wahyudi Hugo as stated in the byline. We humbly apologize for the error.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
NAFED to hold third Jakarta International Houseware Fair
NAFED to hold third Jakarta International Houseware Fair The Ministry of Trade's National Agency for Export Development (NAFED) will hold the third Jakarta International Houseware Fair (JIHF) 2005 in early June to promote the country's local products to the world.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
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Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
1. May --- 1x40
1. May --- 1x40 The ball of the May 1998 riots now in the House's court 2. Trisakti - 2x20 Killed students' parents vow to fight for justice 3. Munir ---- 2x20 SBY aims to speed up probe into Munir case 4. Polio ---- 2x24 City authorities to carry out massive polio vaccination
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
The ball of the May 1998 riots now in the House's court
The ball of the May 1998 riots now in the House's court Hera Diani and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the May 1998 riots remain unfinished business amid four administrations and two independent investigations, activists say that the ball is now in the House of Representatives' court.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
The misery of it all
The misery of it all In a rare event, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was seen in Cileungsi, Bogor, at an elementary school, sitting with students and listening attentively to a teacher at work (Koran Tempo, May 1).
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Open university, a sin?
Open university, a sin? From Pikiran Rakyat An article in Pikiran Rakyat, April 23, has voiced the concern of the Ministry of National Education over the system of long- distance education. According to the ministry's director of higher education and public empowerment, Prof. Dr.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Killed students' parents vow to fight for justice
Killed students' parents vow to fight for justice Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The parents of four Trisakti University students shot dead during a protest in May 1998 said on Wednesday that they had lost faith in the government's resolve to punish those responsible, but vowed to...
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Officers suspended, to run for govt posts
Officers suspended, to run for govt posts Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has suspended six officers, four of them from the military intelligence unit, to enable them to contest the upcoming regional elections.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
1. PDIP (3x18)
1. PDIP (3x18) Dismissal of PDI-P reformers would backfire: Kwik 2. PARPOL (2x21) Multiparty system has not improved democracy 3. PRESS (1x42) Press Council seeks debate on KUHP revision 4. KPK (2x22) KPK seizes KPU funds as graft probe intensifies 5. ILO (1x30) ILO addresses abuse of RI's workers
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornography From Media Indonesia The sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern. Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Thu, 12 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
The U.S. State Department warned citizens from traveling to
The U.S. State Department warned citizens from traveling to Indonesia, saying the potential for terrorist attacks in the Southeast Asian nation remains high. "Attacks could occur at any time," the agency said on its Web site. "The potential remains for violence and terrorist actions.
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Party leaders meet on regional election
Party leaders meet on regional election JAKARTA: Leaders of four political parties met late on Tuesday to discuss ways to help prevent conflicts among their supporters during the upcoming regional elections.
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Textile workers on strike
Textile workers on strike BOGOR: Representatives of about 6,000 workers of textile producer PT Great River Indonesia staged a rally at the Bogor Council on Wednesday, demanding that councillors force the company to reemploy their colleagues.
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'Bali beyond Kuta' in Melbourne
'Bali beyond Kuta' in Melbourne The Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia, will hold Bali Night Festival next August, featuring North Bali as an alternative tourist destination for Australian travelers.
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BI to complete tests for top bankers soon
BI to complete tests for top bankers soon Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank is expected to complete its major reshuffle plans next week in the top management of some state banks. Bank Indonesia (BI) director for bank information and licensing Siti C.
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KPC wins 15-year coal contract from J-Power
KPC wins 15-year coal contract from J-Power Bloomberg, Jakarta Kaltim Prima Coal, Indonesia's largest coal exporter, won a 15- year contract to supply 45 million tons of coal to Electric Power Development Co., Japan's fifth-largest power generator, a Kaltim Prima executive said.
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Govt mulls offering incentives to geothermal firms
Govt mulls offering incentives to geothermal firms Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to provide a fiscal incentive for geothermal operators to speed up the development of the underused power- generation resource amid higher prices and depleted oil reserves.
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Foundation bridges two cultures
Foundation bridges two cultures The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While most cultural centers deal mainly with matters of art and lifestyle, the Japan Foundation spices up Japan-Indonesia cultural exchanges with intellectual discourse.
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Profile of Erry Firmansyah
Profile of Erry Firmansyah Name : Erry Firmansyah Born : Bandung, Sept. 18, 1955 Education : University of Indonesia, School of Economics majoring in accounting Career : - Auditor in the Hadi Sutanto accounting firm between 1982 and 1984.
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AGO names Mandiri CEO, directors suspects
AGO names Mandiri CEO, directors suspects Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Mandiri president director E.C.W. Neloe was named as a suspect by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) on Wednesday for his alleged role in the lending scam at the giant state-owned bank.
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Senior cop axed over Papua rights violation
Senior cop axed over Papua rights violation Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura A senior Papuan police officer has been replaced and four other are being questioned for alleged human rights violations following a violent clash between separatist supporters and police personnel on Tuesday...
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Over 10,000 students require assistance
Over 10,000 students require assistance TANGERANG: Tangerang administration revealed on Wednesday that there were a total of 10,292 students of poor families in the regency who needed assistance, as promised by the central government after the slashing of the fuel subsidy this year.
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Multiparty system has not improved democracy
Multiparty system has not improved democracy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The multiparty political system has not significantly contributed to regional autonomy and politicians continue to ignore their constituents demands and aspirations, a study says.
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Political parties still lack maturity
Political parties still lack maturity A'an Suryana, Jakarta Most of the major domestic political parties recently completed their respective national congresses, and most chose new leaders. But, in contrast to the general and presidential elections last year that ran smoothly, the congresses of the...
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Ethical reactive journalism creates us vs. them media
Ethical reactive journalism creates us vs. them media Ardimas Sasdi, Jakarta The imprisonment of two journalists from the Koridor Lampung daily by the Tanjung Karang District Court last week further added to the long list of court victories by aggrieved members of the elite against the press over...
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RI makes short work of Swedes
RI makes short work of Swedes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia found its stride on Wednesday, wasting little time in disposing of Sweden in Beijing to reach the semifinals of the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship.