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72 articles.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Workers, students protest fuel hike

Workers, students protest fuel hike TANGERANG: Hundreds of workers and students staged on Wednesday a joint rally at the Tangerang Municipal Council to protest the central government's plan to increase fuel prices as well as to demand a Rp 735,000 minimum wage for 2005.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/2 commercial planes grounded for safety

2 commercial planes grounded for safetyLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Transportation has grounded two aircraft that failed to comply with proper safety requirements, a senior official says.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Council speaker named suspect

Council speaker named suspect SIAK, Riau: After a long process, Riau Prosecutor's Office named the former speaker of Siak Regental Council Said Muhammad, who served in the 1999-2004 term, a suspect in a Rp 11 billion (US$1.1 million) corruption case.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/University offers cheap shelters

University offers cheap sheltersSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA Yogyakarta-based disaster research center has offered its designs for light, cheap and easy-to-assemble shelters as temporary solutions for tsunami refugees.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/New cars on streets soar

New cars on streets soarThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe often crippling traffic jams and a prolonged economic crisis have not stopped Jakartans from buying new cars.The Jakarta administration reported on Tuesday the number of new cars on the city's streets has soared over the past four years.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Aceh : A tragedy of strategic proportions

Aceh : A tragedy of strategic proportions JP/7/BRUNO1 Part 2 of 2Aceh: A Tragedy of Strategic Proportions Bruno Dercon Jakarta Part 1 of this article explained that any call for sparing Aceh's on-land natural resources from plunder seems not unreasonable for a people traumatized by the sea ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Local volunteers offered cholera vaccinations by PMI

Local volunteers offered cholera vaccinations by PMIEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the situation in Aceh is slightly improving nearly three weeks after the Dec.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Money laundering watchdog wants greater power

Money laundering watchdog wants greater powerRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's money laundering watchdog is drafting an amendment to the anti-money laundering law that will provide the agency with more firepower, especially in tracking down ill-gotten funds laundered by state ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Bring order to streets

Bring order to streetsFrom KompasSeveral governments have come to power following the end of the New Order in 1998, but none of their programs have included bringing order to our roads, which should be part of the present government's 100-day drive.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Chrisjon hires Aussie trainer

Chrisjon hires Aussie trainerSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang After splitting with trainer Sutan Rambing, world featherweight champion Chrisjon of Indonesia has hired new trainer Greg Christian of Perth, Australia.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Indonesia's Putty secures best bowler award

Indonesia's Putty secures best bowler awardMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One day before the Tournament of Champions, Indonesian contender Putty Armein was named on Wednesday the 2004 Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) Tour's top ranked women's bowler, as well as best bowler.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Candy as change

Candy as change This is in response to the letter from Wendy (of Freiburg, Germany) who complains of getting candy in lieu of Rp 100 change at Balinese stores (Cheating in Bali, The Jakarta Post, Dec. 16).

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Get rid of the politics of hate

Get rid of the politics of hate I am amazed how you overlook the fact that it is American helicopters, planes and ships that are supplying food, water and medicine, and helping to evacuate the wounded.Without the helicopters and manpower of the United States government none of this could happen.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Aceh: A tragedy of strategic proportions

Aceh: A tragedy of strategic proportionsBruno Dercon, Jakarta Yesterday's article explained that any call for sparing Aceh's on-land natural resources from plunder seems not unreasonable for a people traumatized by the sea and desperate for new sources of income.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/We need to be with govt, and they need to be with us

We need to be with govt, and they need to be with usThe United Nations has been instrumental in coordinating international efforts to help the tsunami victims in Aceh.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Papuan separatists on trial for treason

Papuan separatists on trial for treasonNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraTwo Papua opposition leaders went on trial separately on Wednesday at the Jayapura District Court for treason.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Driving in Jakarta

Driving in Jakarta Regarding The Jakarta Post's article --Driving in Jakarta to slow to snail's pace by 2020 on Dec. 17 -- I take the liberty to send my opinion as follows:The cheap partial solution to traffic in Jakarta is to enforce the "intersection blocking rule".

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Charity match to aid tsunami survivors

Charity match to aid tsunami survivorsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) will organize a tournament in a bid to collect funds for tsunami victims in Aceh and North Sumatra, according to a Gabsi official.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Xenophobia thicker than humanity

Xenophobia thicker than humanity On Wednesday morning, a major radio station in Jakarta invited its listeners to comment on the Indonesian Military's (TNI) decision to restrict the movements of international aid workers and foreign military personnel while in Aceh.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Bulldozers move in, 900 families homeless

Bulldozers move in, 900 families homelessThe Jakarta Post, JakartaClose to 900 families were left homeless on Wednesday after the city administration bulldozed their makeshift houses on a plot of land owned by state-owned railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) in Tanah Abang, Central ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Team to probe chopper crash

Team to probe chopper crash KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian military (TNI) headquarters in Jakarta will send a team of investigators to Maluku to probe the most recent of a series of helicopter accidents to befall the country in the last month.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Students pray for friends, teachers

Students pray for friends, teachersStudents of junior high school SLTPN I Darul Imarah (see photo) in Lampeurut, Aceh Besar, were still deep in grief, with many of their schoolmates and teachers not in attendance at the mass prayer assembly the school held on Wednesday.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Lhokseumawe beach escapes tsunami

Lhokseumawe beach escapes tsunamiApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, LhokseumaweAn Acehnese couple, Hadi and Cut Mala, enjoyed the ocean view from Ujung Blang beach in Lhokseumawe while savoring a cold coconut juice.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Swapping foreign debt for tsunami relief

Swapping foreign debt for tsunami reliefRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta The magnitude of the natural disaster that the Indian Ocean rim countries suffered from the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami is said to be the worst in living memory.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Spanish FM arrives in Indonesia for talks on military aid

Spanish FM arrives in Indonesia for talks on military aidThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSpanish foreign minister Miguel Angel Moratinos arrived in Jakarta on Wednesday and will head on Thursday to tsunami- devastated Aceh province to meet the President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for talks on military aid.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Death sought for cocaine smuggler

Death sought for cocaine smugglerMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangProsecutors at the Tangerang District Court demanded the death sentence for a cocaine smuggler holding a Brazilian passport.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Aceh : A tragedy of strategic proportions

Aceh : A tragedy of strategic proportions JP/7/BRUNO1 Part 2 of 2Aceh: A Tragedy of Strategic Proportions Bruno Dercon Jakarta Part 1 of this article explained that any call for sparing Aceh's on-land natural resources from plunder seems not unreasonable for a people traumatized by the sea ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Car sales to soar to 520,000: Gaikindo

Car sales to soar to 520,000: GaikindoZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) says the magnitude 9.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Fair fuel price policy suggested

Fair fuel price policy suggestedFrom Koran TempoWith the planned fuel price increase shortly, I would like to suggest a fair fuel price policy by following the principle of price differentials.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Where is Palestine headed under Mahmoud Abbas?

Where is Palestine headed under Mahmoud Abbas?Riza Sihbudi, Jakarta Jan. 9, 2005 was a historic day for the people of Palestine because for the first time in history, they directly elected a president of the Palestinian Authority (PA) after the demise of Yasser Arafat on Nov. 11, 2004.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/91 infrastructure projects on offers at summit

91 infrastructure projects on offers at summitUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeThe Indonesian government will offer a total of 91 infrastructure projects worth up to US$22 billion to local and foreign investors in next week's Infrastructure Summit.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Call in the reserves

Call in the reservesHarold James, Project Syndicate The People's Bank of China and the Bank of Japan -- as well as other central banks in Asia -- are in trouble. They have accumulated vast foreign exchange reserves, estimated at more than US$2 trillion.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Fixed-wireless operators eye twofold growth

Fixed-wireless operators eye twofold growthLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFixed-wireless service operators are upbeat about their prospects and estimate that customer numbers could triple by the end of this year through the aggressive expansion of coverage.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Illnesses discovered among thousands of survivors

Illnesses discovered among thousands of survivorsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Aceh Jaya, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamStill dealing with their grief, loss and trauma from the crushing tsunami, survivors at shelters must now cope with various illnesses arising from poor sanitation.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, January 13, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, January 13, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Average citizens go to Aceh to help, despite difficulties

Average citizens go to Aceh to help, despite difficultiesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehZainal waved goodbye to his wife, children and relatives in Bandung, West Java and left for Jakarta where he stayed for a night at a friend's house.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Mandiri may issue bonds up to between $400m

Mandiri may issue bonds up to between $400mThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned Bank Mandiri, the nation's largest lender in terms of assets, plans to issue mid-term bonds of between US$200 million and $400 million in the first quarter of this year.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Minister criticized for election delay

Minister criticized for election delayJAKARTA: The Independent Election Monitoring Committee (KIPP) has criticized the Minister for Home Affairs Moh. Ma'ruf for suggesting that regional leader elections be delayed.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Fishermen to be relocated

Fishermen to be relocated BANDUNG: A low daily catch has prompted the West Java fishery office to relocate fishermen in Northern coast of Java to waters off in the southern part of the province.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Australians can be rightly proud of their government's generous

Australians can be rightly proud of their government's generous commitment to Indonesia's recovery from the tsunami. This is a new level of co-operation and goodwill between Australia and its closest neighbor.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Sutiyoso wants vehicles here to use CNG

Sutiyoso wants vehicles here to use CNGDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday that all vehicles operating in the city should switch to compressed natural gas (CNG) instead of gasoline, in a bid to help reduce air pollution in the city.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/NTP sale opposed by workers

NTP sale opposed by workers BANDUNG, West Java: At least 1,000 workers and former workers from state aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) held a protest on Wednesday in response to the PTDI directors' plan to sell the company's subsidiary PT Nusantara Turbine Propulsion (NTP) to private ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Saved from the tsunami

Saved from the tsunamiNine-year-old Yusi screamed in pain. Once in a while she would ask for a drink of water. The little girl survived the tsunami after floating for two days in a river with a broken sternum.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Govt prepares debt management bill to prevent of loans

Govt prepares debt management bill to prevent of loansRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the amount of debt currently at an alarming level, a bill is being drafted by the government on debt management in a bid to prevent loans from being abused, such as for political purposes, an ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/EU: The halo effect

EU: The halo effectGwynne Dyer, London "The Islamic world, the Islamic extremists, even bin Laden, rejoice for the entrance of Turkey into the European Union. This is their Trojan horse," warned Libyan Moammar Gadafy on Dec. 17.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/House urged to name truant legislators

House urged to name truant legislatorsJAKARTA: Certain factions in the House of Representatives have demanded that the House disciplinary committee reveal the names of truant legislators.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/End of the line for popular Chevrolet Blazer

End of the line for popular Chevrolet BlazerNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaKeeping track of and adapting to demand are a constant burden for carmakers as they try to provide satisfactory models for existing and potential customers.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Multa Fidrus

Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangProsecutors at the Tangerang District Court demanded the death sentence for a cocaine smuggler holding a Brazilian passport.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Thousands demand resignation of Temanggung regent

Thousands demand resignation of Temanggung regentSuherdjoko and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, TemanggungAbout 10,000 people took to the streets of Temanggung regency, Central Java, on Wednesday to demand the resignation of Regent Totok Ary Prabowo for corruption and arrogance.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Pro XL sends Aceh donations

Pro XL sends Aceh donationsTo help tsunami victims, PT Excelcomindo Pratama, along with other sister companies under the Rajawali Group, has collected and delivered funds, foodstuff, medicine and clothing to Aceh and neighboring areas.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Ignoring American aid

Ignoring American aid I am an American who has lived and worked in Sumatra for 12 years.It appears that your newspaper is ignoring the American help in your time of need. It is typical of your country to take, take, take and expect it because of the disparity of wealth between our cultures.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Police told to act against smugglers

Police told to act against smugglersNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonA leader in the House of Representatives has called on security personnel in Cirebon to clamp down timber smuggling in the waters off West Java."The smuggling costs the state billions of rupiah and has to be put to a halt.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Monsanto lobbied me: Nabiel

Monsanto lobbied me: NabielMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer state minister for environment Nabiel Makarim admitted on Wednesday that U.S.-based Monsanto Co.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/IPB told to stop BAC development

IPB told to stop BAC development BOGOR: Minister of National Education Bambang Sudibyo has ordered the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) to stop the development of the Bogor Agribusiness Center (BAC) on its property on Jl. Pajajaran, Baranangsiang, Bogor.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Vehicle documents gone with fire

Vehicle documents gone with fire BATAM: Fire razed the police station in Batam Rempang and Galang Police Headquarters on Wednesday morning, burning all records of driving licenses and other vehicle documents.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Police fail to provide security for civilians

Police fail to provide security for civiliansThe killing of trainee waiter Yohannes Berchmans Haerudy Natong, alias Rudy, at the Hilton Hotel in Central Jakarta on Jan. 1 has raised questions about the policy allowing civilians to own guns. The Jakarta Post asked some residents for their opinion.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/India sends 250 troops, medical team to Aceh

India sends 250 troops, medical team to AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite having itself suffered from the tsunami disaster, India is sending relief supplies and medical teams to neighboring countries, including Indonesia, the Indian Embassy in Jakarta said.The embassy's defense attache, Col. K.J.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Driving in Jakarta

Driving in Jakarta Regarding The Jakarta Post's article --Driving in Jakarta to slow to snail's pace by 2020 on Dec. 17 -- I take the liberty to send my opinion as follows:The cheap partial solution to traffic in Jakarta is to enforce the "intersection blocking rule".

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Legal experts warn govt over new antigraft law

Legal experts warn govt over new antigraft lawFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLegal experts urged the government to scrap an existing ruling, which requires law enforcers to obtain approval from the President in probing state officials in graft cases, arguing that the regulation has ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, January 14, 2005

TV Today: Friday, January 14, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Tinul admits seeing Adiguna shoot Rudy: Police

Tinul admits seeing Adiguna shoot Rudy: PoliceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNovia "Tinul" Herdiana, a key witness in the murder of Yohannes "Rudy" Berchmans Haerudy Natong, has reportedly admitted that she saw Adiguna Sutowo, the sole suspect in the murder, shoot the victim.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Above the law

Above the law I would like to commend you on your "Commentary" article Rich, arrogant, armed and above the law of Jan. 7. The article was "spot on".That guy should go to prison (no luxury suite either) for a long time.In Australia everybody is treated equally before the law.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Domestic helpers: Essential, but paid poorly

Domestic helpers: Essential, but paid poorlyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAni, 29, a stand guide at a shopping center in Central Jakarta and her husband Irfan, 31, an employee at a private bank in South Jakarta, can't imagine living without their maid even for a day.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Lampuuk, once a bustling beach, now a ghost coast

Lampuuk, once a bustling beach, now a ghost coastLampuuk, 20 kilometers west of Banda Aceh, was popular among tourists for its waves, clean white sand, grilled fresh fish and coconut drinks. Lampuuk, which was inhabited by some 5,500 people before the tsunami, is now nothing but rubble.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Aid agencies downplay TNI restrictions

Aid agencies downplay TNI restrictionsThe Jakarta Post, Banda AcehWanting to visit Sigli to report on the activities of Doctors without Borders here, Bruno Bonamigo, producer of Radio Canada Information, reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs desk at the governor's house in Banda Aceh.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/91 infrastructure projects on offers at summit

91 infrastructure projects on offers at summitUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeThe Indonesian government will offer a total of 91 infrastructure projects worth up to US$22 billion to local and foreign investors in next week's Infrastructure Summit.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Foreign aid and motives

Foreign aid and motives I am really concerned about what happened in Aceh. First of all, I am really sad about the tragedy and I hope God blesses those who are missing and the families who are left behind.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/PMI to reunite tsunami survivors

PMI to reunite tsunami survivorsJAKARTA: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is to reunite families who survived the massive tidal waves that swept across Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam by providing temporary homes for them.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/No more brokers for military equipment

No more brokers for military equipmentFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIndonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has said the TNI has no objection to the one-stop system of defense equipment buying under the Ministry of Defense and suggested the procurement involve no brokers or third ...

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/When tragedy trumps borders

When tragedy trumps bordersRamesh Thakur, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Tokyo The challenge posed by the catastrophic earthquake and the tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004, is a vivid reminder of the advantages of considering security within the broader framework of human security.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Securing a more secure world

Securing a more secure worldJoseph S. Nye Project SyndicateCommittee reports are usually deadly dull, and UN committee reports are among the dullest. But the recent report of the UN Secretary General's High Level Panel on Threats, Challenges, and Change broke that rule.

Thu, 13 Jan 2005

JP/Social responsibility, harmony and spirit of humanity

Social responsibility, harmony and spirit of humanityAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta The Dec. 26 tsunami disaster effectively flattened Banda Aceh and killed more than 105,000 people there.