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Mon, 28 Feb 2005
'Radar Timor' daily goes belly up
'Radar Timor' daily goes belly up KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The daily newspaper Radar Timor, owned by former governor of East Timor, Abilio Jose Osario Soares, was officially closed down on Friday due to financial problems.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Obstacles to peace remain in Aceh
Obstacles to peace remain in AcehThe Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The international community has welcomed the progress that the Indonesian government and the rebels in Aceh have made towards resolving their differences, as both sides have shown a willingness to be flexible and make necessary...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Government may OK audit agency in Aceh
Government may OK audit agency in AcehUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOne way of paying our respects to the more than 200,000 people who died or are still missing, and the nearly half a million others left homeless by the tsunami disaster in Aceh, is to ensure that every penny in aid is...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Jakarta is sinking fast, agency says
Jakarta is sinking fast, agency saysBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe construction of high-rise buildings and the overexploitation of groundwater has caused the capital to sink by up to 100 centimeters over the past 12 years, according to an expert.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Get rid of old buses
Get rid of old buses I'm happy to hear that the Jakarta governor, Bapak Sutiyoso, dreams about a green Jakarta. I'm only wondering why he doesn't take any action on the local bus system -- rotten old vehicles that pollute the air significantly and endanger citizens by the way they are being...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
'Councillors have already forgotten us'
'Councillors have already forgotten us'Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has "set" the housing allowance for the City Council: Rp 15 million (US$1,650) a month for councillors and Rp 20 million for its leaders. The Jakarta Post interviewed some folks to get their comments on such seeming extravagance.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Freedom of expression remain in the back seat: Experts
Freedom of expression remain in the back seat: ExpertsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter last year's landmark direct presidential election, the upcoming direct election of local administration chiefs may further lead Indonesia toward being a full-fledged democracy.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Local innovation for national prosperity
Local innovation for national prosperityWilliam M. Frej, Jakarta The Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami have had an enormous impact on Indonesia and the economic program of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono government. USAID Indonesia and a host of U.S.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
The competition landscape of three financial giant
The competition landscape of three financial giantPaul Sutaryono, Jakarta The merger trend has struck not only Indonesia, but other countries around the world as well. In Korea, Citibank of South Korea, a member of Citigroup, the U.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Corruption management
Corruption management It is very interesting to analyze the 2004 survey conducted by Transparency International Indonesia of governmental institutions in 21 cities in Indonesian. More details of the survey should be published to let the public know more about corruption in Indonesia.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Aid fund control crucial
Aid fund control crucialFrom Koran TempoThe distrust in some circles over the utilization of aid funds for the reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh and North Sumatra is inseparable from the short-term orientation of most Indonesian officials and the lack of supervision.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Leased apartments expect more guests this year
Leased apartments expect more guests this yearWith the improvement in business sentiment, the demand for leased and serviced apartments in Jakarta is likely to continue to revive this year. New demand is expected to come from the increase in the number of short-term business visitors and...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Parking attendants oppose rate hike
Parking attendants oppose rate hikeThe Jakarta Post JakartaParking attendants at city-owned parking operator BP Perparkiran said more transparency and better management at the company was needed before any rate hikes went into effect.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta and other flood-prone areas across the country, such as Lampung, South Sumatra and Kalimantan. Almost every year, Jakarta and these areas are inundated during the wet season.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Jakarta to have 54 more apartment buildings
Jakarta to have 54 more apartment buildingsHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 54 new condominium (strata-titled apartment) projects are under construction in Jakarta, adding more than 3,400 new apartment units to the growing condominium market in the capital.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Badminton training center falls behind the times
Badminton training center falls behind the timesMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A quick tour of the National Badminton Training Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta, shows that some parts of it have seen better days.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Another Ngruki alumni in hot seat
Another Ngruki alumni in hot seatThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA Muslim cleric has revealed that one of two Indonesians arrested in the Philippines and charged with terrorism was a former student at Al Mukmin Ngruki Islamic Boarding School in Surakarta.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Police succeed in foiling a crime
Police succeed in foiling a crimeKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police officers and a government agency here foiled on Friday an attempt to smuggle 22 undocumented Indonesian women from a Kupang port to Malaysia.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Raising the profile of 3G technology
Raising the profile of 3G technologyKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Cannes/France Alcatel, the French telecommunications giant, invited three Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba to cover, from Feb. 6 through Feb.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Foreign investment in Indonesia
Foreign investment in Indonesia Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu's comments and concerns with regard to "out of control regional administrations' levies on foreign investors" (The Jakarta Post of Feb. 14) are to be commended.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Malaysia to induce rain
Malaysia to induce rainMALAYSIA: Authorities hope to induce rain soon over the Malaysian capital, which is shrouded in a thick smoky haze amid a dry spell that has sparked forest fires, news reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
UI to use English as medium of instruction
UI to use English as medium of instructionThe University of Indonesia (UI) is planning to use English as a medium of instruction beginning the 2005/06 academic year as part of an effort to boost its competitiveness in the globalized world, UI Rector Usman Chatib Warsa said.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Illegally felled logs found in Jambi
Illegally felled logs found in Jambi JAMBI: Jambi provincial administration's forestry office is investigating the discovery of some 60,000 illegally felled logs as part of its efforts to curb illegal logging activities in the province.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Reclamation work in limbo
Reclamation work in limboMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThree companies involved in the reclamation of Tangerang's northern coastline have complained over the House of Representatives' recommendation the project be halted.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Again, fine for littering
Again, fine for litteringFrom Kompas It seems Jakarta's regional regulations on fines for littering in public places will be imposed again soon. The regulation has always existed -- but inadequate implementation means it has been less-than effective.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Kornelius Purba
Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post/Cannes, France Alcatel, the French telecommunications giant, invited three Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba to cover, from Feb. 6 through Feb. 17, the Alcatel Forum 2005 in Paris and the 3GSM World Congress in Cannes.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
AHM to open 3rd plant in 2005
AHM to open 3rd plant in 2005Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGiant motorcycle producer PT Astra Honda Motor (AHM) plans to spend up to US$200 million this year, particularly as it is constructing its third plant in Bekasi, east of Jakarta.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Foreign investment in Indonesia
Foreign investment in Indonesia Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu's comments and concerns with regard to "out of control regional administrations' levies on foreign investors" (The Jakarta Post of Feb. 14) are to be commended.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
1. Fuel (55) - 48 pts 5 cols 1 line (1x30)
1. Fuel (55) - 48 pts 5 cols 1 line (1x30) Fuel price hike fair for all: SBY 2. ADB (50) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) 'Govt requires coordination' 3. Police (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Corruption rampant in police, says ADB4.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS Flooding may cost farmers $5 million BANDUNG: Flooding in the past few days has damaged several thousand hectares of rice fields in several regencies in West Java, which will mean little or no harvests this season in the affected areas, a senior official has said.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
The furel price rise dilemma
The furel price rise dilemma From Koran TempoAn Indonesian economic think tank has proposed that the government postpone its plan to raise fuel oil prices until 2006, because the increase would trigger price hikes as a psychological consequence of the public reaction.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Plug a wireless adapter into your USB Port
Plug a wireless adapter into your USB PortZatni Arbi, Contributor, JakartaThe Universal Serial Bus (USB) has been one of the advances in computer technology that I appreciate the most: It has opened up a lot of possibilities.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
JP/8/Head
JP/8/Head Headings for page 81. Park 36pt 3/2 2x18 Parking attendants oppose rate hike 2. Univ, 48pt 3/2 2x21 UI to use English as medium of instruction 3. Cut line 28pt 3/1 1x27 Orchids get new home in Bogor 4. Limbo 30pt 3/1 1x23 Reclamation work in limbo 5.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Writers discuss their craft at World Economic Forum
Writers discuss their craft at World Economic ForumHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Davos Most young writers dream of someone offering them a retreat for a season, somewhere in the hills, where the view over the lake and the absence of a telephone would inspire in them absolute dedication.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
New condominiums sell like hotcakes
New condominiums sell like hotcakesT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Apartment units, be they mid-market or exclusive, are selling like hotcakes. When it comes to comfort, money apparently does not matter.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Planned reshuffle at AGO will affect senior officials
Planned reshuffle at AGO will affect senior officialsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government plans to reshuffle senior officials at the Attorney General's Office (AGO) in the near future after growing public complaints about its poor performance, particularly in prosecuting...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Improvement needed to bring badminton center up to standard
Improvement needed to bring badminton center up to standardMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A quick tour of the National Badminton Training Center in Cipayung, East Jakarta, shows that some parts of it have seen better days.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
1. HIV: 2 X 24
1. HIV: 2 X 24 Botswana beauty pageant crowns Miss HIV 2. ILLEGAL: 1 X 50 Malaysia prepares for biggest crackdown ever on illegals 3. GRESIK: 1 X 50 Semen Gresik union wants govt maintain majority stake
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
IPv6 technology use grows by 150 percent
IPv6 technology use grows by 150 percentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA new form of internet protocol that will allow users bigger, faster downloads is quickly growing in popularity in the country, a study says.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
ASEAN and the EC agree to strengthen cooperation
ASEAN and the EC agree to strengthen cooperationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Commission (EC) agreed on Saturday to work to toward future cooperation.The EC is the executive arm of the European Union (EU).
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Hot and bothered by porn
Hot and bothered by pornFrom RepublikaPublic anxiety has climaxed as pornographic video compact disks (VCDs) are widely circulated in the city. The police should seek ways to deal with this problem after the recent drive against steamy pictures.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Activists to report regent salary schemes
Activists to report regent salary schemesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungLampung activists said on Saturday they planned to take several controversial salary schemes created by regents in the province to the Minister of Home Affairs.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Direct elections of regional chiefs could be fraught with problems
Direct elections of regional chiefs could be fraught with problemsC. Effendi, Jakarta While the majority of senior Ministry of Home Affairs officials prefer to be regarded as serious and unapproachable, Progo Nurdjaman, the director general of regional autonomy, comes across as being a friendly...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Martha dies after negligence report
Martha dies after negligence report JAKARTA: After the family of Martha Manulang, 25, reported St. Carolus Hospital in Central Jakarta to the police over alleged negligence on Friday, the patient died in the afternoon.Tempointeraktif.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
RI's efforts to restore investor confidence similar to E&Y's
RI's efforts to restore investor confidence similar to E&Y'sFollowing the scandalous Enron collapse that precipitated a fall in business for consulting and auditing firms, big public accountant firms, including Ernst & Young, had to fight to restore client and investor confidence.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
City parking attendants against hike
City parking attendants against hikeThe Jakarta Post JakartaParking attendants working for the city-owned parking operator BP Perparkiran, said that more transparency and better management was needed before any rate hikes went into effect.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
PPP wants to replace Hamzah Haz
PPP wants to replace Hamzah HazHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe internal strife in the United Development Party (PPP) appears to be worsening after members gathered for informal talks over the weekend demanded that the party bring forward its congress to the end of the year from the...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victimsJP/18/EnvoyEnvoys read poems to console tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the aftermath of the tsunami that swept across Aceh and North Sumatra, countries around the world have contributed much to ease the suffering of survivors.
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
Marksmen set to target snipers in Ambon
Marksmen set to target snipers in AmbonTwo groups of paramilitary marksmen have been stationed in conflict-prone areas of Ambon city to combat snipers during any rioting.The marksmen, equipped with high-powered rifles, will be stationed atop high-rise buildings in conflict-prone areas like Talake,...
Mon, 28 Feb 2005
U.S. plans to resume military training
U.S. plans to resume military trainingAgencies, Washington/JakartaThe United States, eager to build up its alliances in Southeast Asia, has decided to resume training members of the Indonesian armed forces after cooperation was suspended in 1992, officials announced on Sunday.