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56 articles.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Military in Aceh

Military in Aceh The Jakarta Post of May 14 reported a question forwarded by critics, as to why the military is still in Aceh.I wonder why it is necessary to put forward such a question. But then, we are a democratic country and anybody is free to ask or offer their opinion.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/BP Migas signs three gas sale agreements

BP Migas signs three gas sale agreementsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGas field operators, state power firm PT PLN and a local company signed on Tuesday three gas sale and purchase agreements for a period of between five and 16 years, worth a total of US$1.4 billion.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/RI to host Asian athletics grand prix

RI to host Asian athletics grand prixMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will host the first series of the 2005 Asian Athletics Grand Prix next month in Sidoarjo, East Java, featuring eight sporting events each in the men's and women's divisions.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Serving people or groups?

Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe 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.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Fire razes Cirebon market

Fire razes Cirebon marketCIREBON, West Java: Fire razed Drajat market in Cirebon, West Java, on Monday night, inflicting billions of rupiah in losses on hundreds of small traders. No fatalities were reported in the incident.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Focus on farmer income

Focus on farmer income The blueprint the government is finalizing for the revitalization of agriculture, including fisheries and forestry, is raising new hope that this time the government is really serious about redesigning its agricultural policy to become an integrated development concept.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Germany trains RI on tax, finance

Germany trains RI on tax, finance YOGYAKARTA: Two German government-supported organizations, GTZ (Gesellschaft fur technische Zusammenarbeit) and InWEnt (Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH) are holding a four-day training seminar on taxes, financial management and the business ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Former student activists frustated by reform results

Former student activists frustated by reform resultsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSeven years after the fall of former authoritarian leader Soeharto, there has been little improvement in people's welfare and law enforcement, former student activists say.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/KPU chairman faces new blow in corruption probe

KPU chairman faces new blow in corruption probeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMore witnesses and suspects have blamed General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin for corruption at the national election organizer, making it more difficult for him to shrug off allegations over his ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Sutiyoso asked to take Jakarta KPU to antigraft body

Sutiyoso asked to take Jakarta KPU to antigraft bodyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Council is urging Governor Sutiyoso to report alleged corruption at the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) to the Corruption Eradication Commission and the prosecutor's office for further ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/'Public suspect vested interest'

'Public suspect vested interest'The newly issued Presidential Regulation No. 36/2005 on land provision for development in the public interest is aimed at resolving the government's problems acquiring land for state infrastructure projects.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Correction to article

Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/The rise of Islamic protestantism in Indonesia

The rise of Islamic protestantism in IndonesiaMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta PostThis goes beyond a simple case of an "oddball" preacher in Malang leading prayers in Arabic and Bahasa Indonesia.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Photo exhibition shows grief lingers among tsunami victims

Photo exhibition shows grief lingers among tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe massive tsunami that hit Aceh and North Sumatra in December was so cataclysmic that many of the victims of the natural disaster have been unable to come to terms with the reality of what ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Free primary education set for July

Free primary education set for JulyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaStarting this upcoming semester in July, elementary and junior high students, particularly those from poor families, are expected to enjoy free education as mandated by the Constitution.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Good thing for a flight

Good thing for a flight Very often the letters about airline companies are for complaints, but this letter is different. I flew with Air Asia on April 26 from Kuala Lumpur to Denpasar.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Depok graft charges 'vague'

Depok graft charges 'vague'Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorA defense lawyer for 17 Depok councillors on Tuesday pointed to what he said were various defects in the prosecution graft charges laid against their clients for corruption some time during their terms from 1999 to 2004, and asked the ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Court to hear civil action against 'AWSJ'

Court to hear civil action against 'AWSJ'The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court will start hearing on Wednesday a civil lawsuit filed by American lobbyist Harvey Goldstein against The Asian Wall Street Journal for an article that described his firm's involvement in a US$50,000 ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Nurlaila stands firm against injustice

Nurlaila stands firm against injusticeTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe story of David's triumph against Goliath inspires small people to maintain their courage in facing powerful interests in battles to defend the truth.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/House set to flunk legislation target, again

House set to flunk legislation target, againTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives is well on its way to failing in its lawmaking function, with zero laws passed and only a few bills drafted since its 550 members took office in October.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/New international initiative needed to create justice for East Timor

New international initiative needed to create justice for East TimorAgung Yudhawiranata, Jakarta In an effort to stave off the creation of an ad hoc international rights tribunal to investigate the clearly orchestrated violence that accompanied the vote for independence in East Timor, Indonesia ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Fewer workers employed to avoid rows, reduce risks

Fewer workers employed to avoid rows, reduce risksThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe labor-intensive manufacturing sector is introducing major changes to the way it operates to avoid potential labor disputes as a result of what the sector sees as unfavorable regulations.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Three suspects arrested over Maluku attack: Da'i

Three suspects arrested over Maluku attack: Da'iM. Azis Tunny and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Nusa DuaPolice have arrested three people in connection with the Monday attack on a Maluku police post that killed seven people, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Serving people or groups?

Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe 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.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Former student activists disappointed with reform results

Former student activists disappointed with reform results ORs Old Forkot members disappointed at lack of reformThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Seven years after the fall of former authoritarian leader Soeharto, there has been little improvement in people's welfare and law enforcement, former student ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Kutai set for direct election

Kutai set for direct electionKUTAI, East Kalimantan: An official with the Kutai Kartanegara local election commission said on Tuesday that Kutai Kartanegara was ready for the upcoming direct election for regent. Residents of Kutai Kartanegara will elect the region's new chief executive on June 1.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEAN

The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEANFelix Soh, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As someone who enjoys long-distance running, it is natural for Robert Zoellick to go the distance when it comes to promoting America's interests.The wiry U.S.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Good thing for a flight

Good thing for a flight Very often the letters about airline companies are for complaints, but this letter is different. I was flew with Air Asia on April 26 from Kuala Lumpur to Denpasar.I knew before that their services were very good, difficult to find better on land or in the air.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Minister pushes use of locally assembled PCs

Minister pushes use of locally assembled PCsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister for Communications and Information Sofyan Djalil launched a campaign promoting locally-assembled personal computers (PCs) in an exhibition here on Tuesday.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Ex-Mandiri president detained for graft

Ex-Mandiri president detained for graftEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJust one day after losing the top executive post at Bank Mandiri, Edward Cornelis William Neloe was detained on Tuesday for his role in an alleged lending scam that hit the country's richest bank.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Buyat Pantai area: Portrait of a fishing village

Buyat Pantai area: Portrait of a fishing villageHarry Bhaskara and Jongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, Buyat/Manado/North SulawesiThis is the first of a series of article on Buyat.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Govt to regreen Bantar Gebang dump

Govt to regreen Bantar Gebang dump BEKASI: Deputy Mayor Mochtar Mohamad said the city would plant at least 10,000 teak trees in the area around the Bantar Gebang dump here.He expressed hope the regreening effort would help cut down on pollution in the area within five to 10 years.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/LIPI-L'Oreal team up to promote science

LIPI-L'Oreal team up to promote science JAKARTA: To get teenage girls more involved in science, a beauty product producer and the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) have created a science camp, which runs until June 21.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Ex-IBRA official faces drug trial

Ex-IBRA official faces drug trialAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe trial of former deputy chairman of the defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Taufik Mappaenre Ma'ruf began on Tuesday, with prosecutors indicting him on drug charges, which carries a punishment of up to 15 ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/East Timor cases under international spotlight again

East Timor cases under international spotlight again Three members of the UN-sanctioned Commission of Experts (COE) are scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on May 20 to meet with legal people involved in the human rights tribunal for Indonesian officers and officials, who were charged with, but ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Lampung residents panic over tsunami rumor

Lampung residents panic over tsunami rumorOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungHamdan, a man in his forties whose house is located near a beach in Bandarlampung, is in a terrible panic. It is 2 a.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Domas not involved in Mandiri bad loan case

Domas not involved in Mandiri bad loan caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe management of palm oil company PT Domas Agro Inti Prima, a unit of the Domba Mas Group, has denied any involvement in the alleged lending scam at state-owned Bank Mandiri.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Part 1 of 2: Does master plan for Aceh rehab drive NGOs away?

Part 1 of 2: Does master plan for Aceh rehab drive NGOs away?Daniel Kingsley, Washington DC The recent decision by Medicine Sans Frontieres (MSF) to return donor funds intended for victims in Aceh is an indicator that the international donor community is disappointed with the prospects of ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Polio eradication methods, lessons from Nigeria

Polio eradication methods, lessons from NigeriaAndrio Adiwibowo, Jakarta During the past several weeks, Indonesia has been shocked by the return of the polio virus to Java.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Senior Medan official stabbed

Senior Medan official stabbedMEDAN, North Sumatra: A senior government official in North Sumatra was stabbed by an unknown assailant on Monday night. The official was in a coma as of Tuesday.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Reign vs. rein

Reign vs. rein I got a good chuckle from the headline of your editorial in the May 16 edition: Reigning in the military.The problem is, I am not sure if you were meaning to be cynical or if you just made a mistake, albeit a very clever one.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Bukopin chief Sofyan Basir named new CEO of BRI

Bukopin chief Sofyan Basir named new CEO of BRIUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to make Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) the nation's leading lender within the next two years, shareholders of the country's fourth largest bank agreed on Tuesday to revamp the bank's management.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Newmont helps finance seminar

Newmont helps finance seminarA two-day international seminar on Buyat Bay hosted by the Manado-based University of Ratulangi (Unsrat) on May 9 and May 10 was sponsored by about 40 companies, including three subsidiaries of the U.S.-based Newmont Mining Corporation.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Skepticism greets UN mission

Skepticism greets UN missionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers cast doubt on Tuesday over the ability of the UN- sanctioned Commission of Experts (COE) to bring the perpetrators of the 1999 atrocities in East Timor to justice.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Garuda suspends detained staff

Garuda suspends detained staff JAKARTA: Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has suspended three employees who have been named suspects in the poisoning death of noted human rights activist Munir, an official said.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/W. Java administrations asked to pay Rp 56b for garbage slide

W. Java administrations asked to pay Rp 56b for garbage slideYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungFour West Java administrations that used Leuwigajah dump will be required to pay Rp 56 billion (US$5.8 million) in damages, an official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Acehnese civilians to meet in Sweden

Acehnese civilians to meet in SwedenTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAhead of talks that it is hoped will seal an enduring peace in tsunami-devastated Aceh at the end of this month, a group of civilians born in Aceh will meet with leaders of GAM, which has been fighting for an independent ...

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Putaw and HIV/AIDS: The crisis worsens across the country

Putaw and HIV/AIDS: The crisis worsens across the countryDavid and Joyce Djaelani Gordon, Contributors, JakartaRecently, four addicts, putaw (low-grade heroin) users, undergoing treatment for recovery from drug addiction in Makassar, South Sulawesi, were tested for HIV/AIDS.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Sutiyoso ready for party job

Sutiyoso ready for party job JAKARTA: Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso expressed his readiness on Tuesday to contest the leadership post of the Democratic Party, despite party statutes that may stand between him and the position.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Ex-Aceh commanders get key posts

Ex-Aceh commanders get key postsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo former military operations chiefs in Aceh received strategic posts in the latest military reshuffle, which affected several other high-ranking officers overseeing security in other provinces.Maj. Gen.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Disabled people want better education

Disabled people want better educationIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, MojokertoBeing born with a disability has not stopped Ismail from getting on with his life.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Govt sells Rp4.65t of domestic bonds

Govt sells Rp4.65t of domestic bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government sold Rp 4.65 trillion (some US$490 million) worth of domestic bonds in the form of two-year and 11-year rupiah securities on Tuesday, with both issues oversubscribed.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Court convicts terror accomplices

Court convicts terror accomplices JAKARTA: Three men were found guilty on Tuesday of aiding wanted terrorist suspects Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd Top, who are both currently still on the run, to avoid arrest, and for failing to inform the authorities as to their whereabouts.

Wed, 18 May 2005

JP/Policeman gets teacher arrested for allegedly slapping son

Policeman gets teacher arrested for allegedly slapping sonAbdul Khalik and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA high school teacher in North Jakarta, detained last Friday for allegedly slapping the son of a police officer from the National Police Headquarters, was finally released on ...