Archive: 23 April 2005
107 articles found
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Bali and the 'Post'
Bali and the 'Post' I know there is a long way from the printing machine to my home in Krobokan, Bali. But I never will understand, why it is not possible for The Jakarta Post to arrive at my home before noon. Usually the Post comes between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Informant law a must
Informant law a must The fate of Khairiansyah Salman (a Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) auditor who recently blew the whistle on the General Elections Commission (KPU) for alleged corruption, which led to KPU member Mulyana W.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Many of the Asian and African leaders attending the two-day
Many of the Asian and African leaders attending the two-day summit that opened in Jakarta on Friday have signed the New Asian-African Strategic Partnership (NAASP). The partnership aims to recognize the relevance of the solidarity, friendship and cooperation initiated by the Asian and African...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
UGM launches new nurse training unit
UGM launches new nurse training unit YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with PT Roll Internusa Mandiri (RIM), the Nursing Science Study Program of Gajah Mada University's School of Medicine launched here on Thursday the Professional Nurse Training Unit.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Aburizal asks public not to prejudge Mandiri case
Aburizal asks public not to prejudge Mandiri case Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With prosecutors stepping up their investigation into a massive corruption scandal involving up to Rp 12 trillion (US$1.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Activists commemorate Earth Day
Activists commemorate Earth Day The Jakarta Post, Buleleng/Surabaya/Kendari Students and environmentalists across the archipelago commemorated Earth Day over the past three days with various activities, including cleaning up coral reefs.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Malaysia gets crafty
Malaysia gets crafty From Kompas Malaysia is among the nations in the world with "crafty" moves, as shown in the border dispute with Indonesia over the ownership of Sipadan and Ligitan islands. Malaysia built resorts on the islands even before the dispute was settled, without responding to...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Taman Mini's museums
Taman Mini's museums require maintenance From Media Indonesia Over the last few months, our family has been visiting various interesting places, particularly museums and regional pavilions at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
AA Summit is serious business for Musharraf
AA Summit is serious business for Musharraf Ivy Susanti and Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On a clear Thursday evening, Pakistan President Gen. Pervez Musharraf and a number of Indonesian journalists sat together in a suite in the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Central Jakarta, where the...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
People-profile-PaulTedja
People-profile-PaulTedja JP/20/PAULTJ Paul Tedja, seasoned snapper of world events Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung One of Paul Tedja Surya's dreams at the age of 75 is to enter the Merdeka Building on Jl.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Golf chief irate over report Jakarta prize money report
Golf chief irate over report Jakarta prize money report Agencies, Beijing Asia's golf chief conceded on Friday that he was powerless to help nearly 80 professionals kept waiting for almost a month for a reported million dollars in prize money from last month's Indonesia Open golf tournament.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
What leaders say about new strategic partnership
What leaders say about new strategic partnership Many of the Asian and African leaders attending the two-day summit that opened in Jakarta on Friday have signed Asian-African Strategic Partnership (NAASP).
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Audit report indicates massive corruption at KPU
Audit report indicates massive corruption at KPU Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The report on an investigative audit conducted by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) indicates deep-rooted corruption at the General Elections Commission (KPU), with all activities related to the procurement of...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Death sentence for corruptors
Death sentence for corruptors From Media Indonesia The attorney general has said that capital punishment is still needed to deter criminals, but the sentence has not been handed down to any corruptors, and yet the country is still in the midst of a crisis.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Delegations commit to business networks
Delegations commit to business networks Zakki P. Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Representatives of businesses participating in the Asia-Africa Business Summit signed a joint declaration on Friday aimed at, among other things, promoting economic and technical cooperation and...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
New levies to double city revenue
New levies to double city revenue Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The City Council endorsed on Thursday a new bylaw that would allow the city administration to impose one-time start-up fees and annual levies on golf courses, hotels, restaurants and entertainment centers.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Conditions drafted for protection of migrant workers
Conditions drafted for protection of migrant workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has drawn up a list of conditions aimed at protecting the interests of Indonesians working overseas, a senior official says.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Army officer shot along RI-ET border
Army officer shot along RI-ET border KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: An Army officer was injured after being shot on Thursday by an unknown assailant on the Indonesia- East Timor border. The incident took place when a group of TNI soldiers led by First. Lt.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Tracing former grandeur of Islamic Mataram
Tracing former grandeur of Islamic Mataram Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Three yellow, spherical stones, one of which has a diameter of half a meter, lie on a black stone altar. Smoke continues to waft from the incense burning in a fireplace next to the altar stone.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Pedicabs sign off for Rp 20,000
Pedicabs sign off for Rp 20,000 Bandung pedicab (becak) drivers have signed a contract agreeing not to operate in the general vicinity of the Merdeka Building -- the venue of the Asian-African Commemorative Summit -- during the runup to and the day of the event.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claims From Kompas An article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Hyatt offers cooking class
Hyatt offers cooking class YOGYAKARTA: In observance of Kartini Day (Womens' Day) on April 21, 2005, the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is hoping cooking buffs will enroll in a cooking class to be held on Saturday, April 23, 2005.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 25, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 25, 2005 Exhibitions * Indian Painting Exhibition, at World Trade Center, Jl. Sudirman Kav. 27-29 South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 30 * Painting Arok Dedes Pramoedya: Sebuah Tafsir Visual by Muhamad Yusuf at Gallery Lontar , Jl.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stop selling coral
Stop selling coral Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta last weekend organized a display and sale of coral in various sizes worth millions of rupiah. Let us hope it was imitation coral, because it takes millions of years to form the habitat of such marine biota, which, in turn, is important to humans.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Taman Mini will likely survive longer than Soeharto's regime
Taman Mini will likely survive longer than Soeharto's regime Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "And, in a bid to form a powerful regime that governs all the nation, and all of Indonesia's resources -- as well as upholds personal pride and renders the nation destitute -- the Harapan Kita...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
1. PKB (75) -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. PKB (75) -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) Alwi camp to go ahead with breakaway PKB congress 2. KPU (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 2line (2x21) Audit report indicates major corruption at KPU 3. Busway (45) -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x30) Female drivers take wheel on busway 4.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Earthquake devastates Nias tourist industry
Earthquake devastates Nias tourist industry Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Tourism on Nias island is in a state of ruin as the monster earthquake of March 28 damaged almost 90 percent of tourism infrastructure in the area, a senior government official said on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
PBB set to hold congress next week
PBB set to hold congress next week BENGKULU: Members of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) will discuss the party's future at a congress from April 28 to May 1 in Surabaya, East Java, following its dismal performance in last year's general elections. Deputy chairman of PBB Sahar L.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Eviction victims seek compensation
Eviction victims seek compensation BEKASI: At least 300 residents of Jatiwarna, Jatiasih, Jatimekar and Jakamulya subdistricts in Bekasi, West Java, held a joint prayer from Thursday night to early Friday morning for eviction victims, who lost their homes because of the ongoing construction of the...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Chris John staves off Gainer to retain WBA belt
Chris John staves off Gainer to retain WBA belt Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defending World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Chris John took care of business on Friday night with a unanimous decision over American Derrick "Smoke" Gainer.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Maids must know their rights
Maids must know their rights Maids being tortured by employers in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere has become a weekly news story. It is important to send educated Indonesians to work as maids abroad like Filipina maids. As a result, they know their rights and can seek help.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Haluoleo uncovers admissions scandal
Haluoleo uncovers admissions scandal KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: As part of its efforts to maintain its reputation, Haluoleo University has canceled the diplomas of six alumni who were found to have gained entry to the university without going through the proper procedures.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Better basic services for Indonesia
Better basic services for Indonesia Menno Pradhan Jakarta Indonesia's citizens deserve better services. Many Indonesians lack access to basic services and this impacts human development outcome. Three percent of primary school age children, that is almost 900,000 children, do not go to school; 25...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stop selling coral
Stop selling coral Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta last weekend organized a display and sale of coral in various sizes worth millions of rupiah. Let us hope it was imitation coral, because it takes millions of years to form the habitat of such marine biota, which, in turn, is important to humans.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Chris John staves off Gainer
Chris John staves off Gainer Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defending World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Chris John took care of business on Friday night with a unanimous decision over American Derrick "Smoke" Gainer.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Sweden drops charges against Aceh rebels
Sweden drops charges against Aceh rebels Stephen Brown, Reuters/Stockholm Sweden on Friday dropped criminal charges against Aceh rebel leaders who have led their independence struggle from exile in Stockholm for nearly 30 years but are now holding peace talks with Indonesia.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimism
Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimism David E. Sumual Jakarta Amid the barrage of negative news concerning Indonesia's financial markets lately, there has been an encouraging development in that the government finally launched its long- awaited US$1 billion international...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claims From Kompas An article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Zainuddin seeks to retain PBR top post
Zainuddin seeks to retain PBR top post JAKARTA: Muslim scholar Zainuddin MZ is determined to retain his position as the leader of the Reform Star Party (PBR) in the party's first congress from April 26 to April 28 in Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Parents complain about increase in Serpong school admission fees
Parents complain about increase in Serpong school admission fees Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Dozens of school-aged children in Rawa Buntu village in Serpong, Tangerang will not get an education this year as the nearby state elementary school raised its admission fees from between Rp...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Asia, Africa and the Non-Aligned Movement
Asia, Africa and the Non-Aligned Movement Hafid Abbas, Jakarta With the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Asian- African Conference (AAC) on April 19 to April 24 in Jakarta and Bandung, it is relevant for us to look back at the ideas and background of the AAC, which inspired the birth of...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Specials Report -- Singapore-MICE
Specials Report -- Singapore-MICE More wireless rooms available in Singapore The rising number of business visitors has prompted more hotels and serviced apartments in Singapore to offer services and facilities specially designed to meet the needs of business travelers.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
ICRC to carry on with tsunami aid in Aceh
ICRC to carry on with tsunami aid in Aceh Agence France-Presse, Geneva The International Committee of the Red Cross said on Friday it would continue to provide aid to victims of the recent tsunami and earthquakes in Indonesia and Sri Lanka until reconstruction efforts "produce results".
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
25 Serang residents test positive for HIV
25 Serang residents test positive for HIV SERANG: At least 25 Serang residents have tested positive for HIV, most of whom are in their reproductive years, according to blood tests done in December last year.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Senior South, North Koreans meet; no nuclear talk
Senior South, North Koreans meet; no nuclear talk Jack Kim, Reuters/Seoul/Jakarta North and South Korea held their highest-level meeting in five years in Jakarta on Friday while other officials met to tackle a bird flu outbreak in the North -- nine months after all bilateral dialog broke off.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Business summit a sign of Asian, African confidence
Business summit a sign of Asian, African confidence Zakki P. Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Confidence is high that the Asian-African Summit will result in a new strategic partnership for the nations involved.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Sardjito to host reproduction talks
Sardjito to host reproduction talks YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to raise awareness and increase the people's understanding about invitro fertilization technology, or bayi tabung, as it is popularly known on Java, Yogyakarta-based Dr.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / 1. LEVIES -- 6 col, 1 line 1 x 36 New levies to double city revenue 2. MONORAIL -- 3 col, 1 line 2 x 28 Sutiyoso, Jakarta Monorail favor Rotem over Hitachi 3. FIRE -- 3 col, 1 line 2 x 24 Police investigate fire that killed mother and son 4.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Sutiyoso, Jakarta Monorail favor Rotem over Hitachi
Sutiyoso, Jakarta Monorail favor Rotem over Hitachi Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta's monorail project is likely to use trains produced by South Korean firm Rotem after the city administration and PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) hinted that its technology was as good as that of Japan's...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
RI throws its weight behind UN reform
RI throws its weight behind UN reform Adianto P. Simamora and Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reiterated Indonesia's full support for reform at the United Nations during a meeting with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan on Friday.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
School for the disabled helps students reach for the future
School for the disabled helps students reach for the future Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Dina Ambarwati was elated when she was hired as a teacher's assistant at School No. 99 for the Disabled in Surabaya.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Yogya to have another more hospital
Yogya to have another more hospital YOGYAKARTA: The people of Yogyakarta will soon have another hospital as the Indonesian Islamic University Foundation is building an international hospital in Condong Catur, Sleman, Yogyakarta.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 Strategies for civil service reform in Indonesia Jakarta Many in Indonesia seem to agree to the need for civil service reform. But a consensus on what a civil service reform would imply does not exist.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Jobless physicians
Jobless physicians need assignments From Warta Kota The foreign medical personnel sent to Aceh and probably also Nias comprise not only specialists but also junior practitioners, so that they will have experience in handling various cases not found in their countries.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
OK, thnks
OK, thnks Singapore remains Asia's top MICE destination Singapore has served as a trading hub and financial center for Southeast Asia thanks to its strategic location and environment conducive to international business activities.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Asia Foundation: Fifty years in the life of an institution
Asia Foundation: Fifty years in the life of an institution Wimar Witoelar, Jakarta Fifty years ago he was nine going on ten, growing up in Jakarta. It was hot and humid as it is now, without air conditioning, but also without traffic congestion except on bad days in Jakarta Kota.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
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~Checked ;JP; Captions for Singapore MICE Industry: Photo A: STB BUSINESS HUB: The Merlion, the symbol of Singapore, stands elegantly amid the towering scrapers and the new Esplanade - Theater on the Bay -- as a backdrop.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Pragmatism in Asia-Africa strategic partnership
Pragmatism in Asia-Africa strategic partnership Philips Jusario Vermonte, Jakarta Much has been written about the Asian-African Summit that will adopt the new strategic partnership between countries of the two continents.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Malaysia gets crafty
Malaysia gets crafty From Kompas Malaysia is among the nations in the world with "crafty" moves, as shown in the border dispute with Indonesia over the ownership of Sipadan and Ligitan islands. Malaysia built resorts on the islands even before the dispute was settled, without responding to...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
TNI forms team to probe forest crime
TNI forms team to probe forest crime JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) has set up a special joint team with the police and prosecutors in a bid to help speed up investigations into the alleged involvement of military officials and law enforcers in illegal logging activities in the country.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Objectivity in Mulyana's case
Objectivity in Mulyana's case From Bisnis Indonesia The press has apparently reached a verdict on the case of Mulyana W. Kusumah's alleged bribery and corruption in the General Elections Commission, while in fact before any court decision, Mulyana should be presumed innocent.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Appeals against KPPU tanker ruling must be joined
Appeals against KPPU tanker ruling must be joined Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Judicial panels at the Central Jakarta District Court have decided to support a decree by the Supreme Court, saying all appeals against state oil and gas company PT Pertamina's tanker sale ruling must be...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Next JSX directors urged to uphold law
Next JSX directors urged to uphold law Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Weak law enforcement and a lack of good corporate governance (GCG) are the main problems that must be addressed by the next management of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) to attract investors and encourage more firms...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Anyone for ... cricket? Enthusiasts go to bat for their sport
Anyone for ... cricket? Enthusiasts go to bat for their sport Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Most local sports lovers have no problem rattling off the names of European soccer's leading lights, the towering titans of U.S. basketball and one or two of tennis' shining stars.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
NGO to celebrate World Press Day
NGO to celebrate World Press Day MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: In conjunction with World Press Day, which falls on May 3, a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Makassar will screen 10 domestic and foreign films about the media.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
3 X 18
3 X 18 Conditions drafted for protection of migrant workers JP/ICRC 1 X 32 ICRC to carry on with aid in Aceh JP/4/WHO 1 x 53 Failure to sign tobacco pact could backfire on RI JP/4/physics 1 x 46 Five RI students join physics contest in Poland
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Taman Mini's museums
Taman Mini's museums require maintenance From Media Indonesia Over the last few months, our family has been visiting various interesting places, particularly museums and regional pavilions at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Female drivers take wheel on busway
Female drivers take wheel on busway Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Neni Aryani, 27, a diminutive young woman, held the wheel steady during her maiden journey as a busway driver with Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and his entourage aboard, from Blok M to Kota. "I love challenging jobs.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Vietnam donates $1.46m in tsunami aid
Vietnam donates $1.46m in tsunami aid JAKARTA: Visiting President of Vietnam Tran Duc Luong handed over US$1.46 million in a cash donation to the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) to help tsunami victims in Indonesia. Luong said that the $1.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Controversy surrounds planned Borobudur concert
Controversy surrounds planned Borobudur concert Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central Java Borobudur Temple, perched imposingly in the Menoreh mountain range since the 8th century A.D., has never been problem-free.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
FOUR heads
FOUR heads 1. REFORM, 3 lines, 2 cols, 15 characters RI throws its weight behind UN reform 2. BANDUNG: 1 line, 5 cols, 45 characters Excited Bandung prepares to greet leaders 3. SECURITY: 1 line, 5 cols, 45 characters Jakarta quiet as Asian-African Summit opens 4.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Failure to sign tobacco pact could backfire on RI
Failure to sign tobacco pact could backfire on RI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This smoker-friendly country could be made an example of if the government refuses to ratify the global tobacco control pact, the World Health Organization (WHO) and local activists are warning.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Photo-caption
Photo-caption FRIENDLY MEETING: Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono greets UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the Jakarta Convention Center. The two met on the sidelines of the Asian-African Summit on Friday.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Where are the women at AAS?
Where are the women at AAS? Women make up about 50 percent of the population in Asia and Africa, but only two women leaders are attending the Asian- African Summit (AAS) that opened on Friday in Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Jakarta quiet as Asian-African summit opens
Jakarta quiet as Asian-African summit opens Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta experienced one of its quietest days this year as the Asia-Africa Summit opened on Friday while authorities continued to impose stringent security measures around the summit venue, and several other areas...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
TNI ready to leave Aceh: Chief
TNI ready to leave Aceh: Chief Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday the military was ready to pull out some 40,000 troops from Aceh if an agreement was reached by the government and rebels.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claims From Kompas An article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Singaporeans look down on Indonesia
Singaporeans look down on Indonesia I am an Indonesian who is studying in Singapore. I am writing this letter to encourage all Indonesians to be more hard-working and be more mindful of the future. We have to compete with other countries in the world and show them that we can compete with them when...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stocks fall on rate concerns; BRI, Astra lead declines
Stocks fall on rate concerns; BRI, Astra lead declines Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's stock index dropped 2.2 percent on concern lending costs will climb after the yield on one-month Bank Indonesia bills rose to a 14-month high.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Chris John retains WBA title with unanimous decision
Chris John retains WBA title with unanimous decision Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defending World Boxing Federation (WBF) featherweight champion Chris John took care of business on Friday night with a unanimous decision over American Derrick "Smoke" Gainer.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Excited Bandung prepares to greet leaders
Excited Bandung prepares to greet leaders Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung There was a definite air of excitement and anticipation as the city of Bandung made the final preparations ahead of Sunday's commemoration of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference. This quaint city is out to impress.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stocks fall on rate concern; BRI, Astra lead declines
Stocks fall on rate concern; BRI, Astra lead declines Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesian stocks slid, with the key index set to close at a two- month low, after the country's benchmark interest rate rose to a 14-month high on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Zak makes cricket child's play
Zak makes cricket child's play As a fresh graduate in agricultural studies, Zakarya "Zak" M. Awang returned from Bali to his hometown of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, in 1998 expecting to start his own business. Unfortunately, a lack of capital left him thinking of new ways to make a living.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
* Sweden drops criminal charges against Aceh rebels Page 2
* Sweden drops criminal charges against Aceh rebels Page 2 * Jakarta monorail likely to use S. Korean-made train Page 3 * RI sets conditions for protection of migrant workers Page 4 * Maluku schools get failing grade Page 5 * Pragmatism in Asia-Africa strategic partnership Page 6 * Glitz of...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Is sustainable park management possible?
Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan, Jakarta Protected parks continue to be a source of controversy in Indonesia as much as many other country of the South. Establishments of the parks are frequently based on biophysical considerations, but often overlook the socio-economic...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Andung needs to prove himself quickly
Andung needs to prove himself quickly Zakki P. Hakim Jakarta First impressions are usually lasting, and are certainly telling. In his first public appearance, Minister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja disappointed his audience by telling the story of his long career with the Investment...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspect
Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspect Wahjoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Denpasar prosecutors demanded on Thursday that an Australian woman be jailed for life for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of marijuana onto the resort island of Bali.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Taxi driving, Jakarta style
Taxi driving, Jakarta style If recent reports are anything to go by, Governor Sutiyoso's dream of making Jakarta a more livable, people-friendly city seems to be a long way off. The increasing hardship of many residents in the capital is running parallel with a steady rise in crime.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Police investigate fire that kills mother and son
Police investigate fire that kills mother and son Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police are investigating the cause of a fire that killed a mother and son on Thursday evening, city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said. "We have sent officers there to find out what really happened.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Partnership the talk of Asia-Africa Summit
Partnership the talk of Asia-Africa Summit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of Asia and Africa gathering for a summit here expressed support on Friday for a new strategic partnership, but made it clear it would not lead to an exclusive grouping.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 23, 2005 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Ke-semut-an by Beny Dewo, at Parkir Space, Jl. Prawirotaman 2, until May 18. * Arts Melintas Batas by Popok Tri Wahyudi, Kedai Kebun Forum, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Alwi camp to go ahead with breakaway PKB congress
Alwi camp to go ahead with breakaway PKB congress The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fears that the National Awakening Party (PKB) will split into two rival camps are likely to come true in the future, as chief welfare minister Alwi Shihab is determined to stage a breakaway congress aimed at reinstating his...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Five artists 'intervene' in CCF's public spaces
Five artists 'intervene' in CCF's public spaces Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Five young artists experimenting with sound, lighting and other installations have turned the library, toilet, cafe and gallery at the Centre Culturel Francais (CCF) building into fun places, providing a new...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
'Asian, African countries have no common objectives'
'Asian, African countries have no common objectives' Dozens of heads of state from Asia and Africa are attending the two-day Asian-African Summit that started on Friday. The summit, held in conjunction with the jubilee of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung, aims to boost relations among the...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
China to stand by developing countries
China to stand by developing countries The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chinese President Hu Jintao reiterated his pledge on Friday that China would not leave developing countries in Asia and Africa behind despite its economic success.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Five RI students join physics contest in Poland
Five RI students join physics contest in Poland Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia is sending five high school students to contest the International Conference of Young Scientists 2005 in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Ecology in Katowice, Poland.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible?
Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan Jakarta Protected parks continue to be a source of controversy in Indonesia as much as many other country of the South. Establishments of the parks are frequently based on biophysical considerations, but often overlook the...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Sutiyoso urges probe on KPUD
Sutiyoso urges probe on KPUD JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso asked for an investigation into alleged markups in the procurement of election materials by the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) in three elections in 2004.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
U.S. Dollar Rates April 22
U.S. Dollar Rates April 22 Latest %Chg Yen 106.33-35 -0.56 Euro* 1.3066-67 +0.11 Sterling* 1.9108-12 -0.01 Swiss franc 1.1814-18 -0.10 Canadian dollar 1.2378-80 -0.06 Australian dollar* 0.7787-90 +0.36 Czech koruna 23.158-84 +0.13 Hungary forint 190.49-89 +0.11 Danish krone 5.7010-17 -0.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Ayu playing first singles against Groenefeld in Fed Cup tie
Ayu playing first singles against Groenefeld in Fed Cup tie Agencies, Essen, Germany/Paris Teenager Ayu Fani Damayanti of Indonesia will have the odds stacked against her when she takes on Germany's Anne-Lena Groenefeld in the opening match of their Fed Cup World Group II tie in Essen, Germany, on...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Maluku schools get failing grade
Maluku schools get failing grade M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/East Seram Leaking and collapsing roofs, and holes in fragile walls -- these are common sights in many schools in the East Seram regency of Maluku province.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claims From Kompas An article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Koizumi offers apology to Asia
Koizumi offers apology to Asia Muninggar Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan's prime minister apologized on Friday for his country's aggression during World War II, in an effort to ease tensions with China and win support for Japan's bid for a seat on the United Nations Security Council.
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Paul Tedja, seasoned snapper of world events
Paul Tedja, seasoned snapper of world events Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung One of Paul Tedja Surya's dreams at the age of 75 is to enter the Merdeka Building on Jl. Asia Afrika, Bandung, on April 24 and watch rows of Asian and African heads of state being photographed at a historic...
Sat, 23 Apr 2005, 07:00 WIB
Thaksin meets Thai students in Jakarta
Thaksin meets Thai students in Jakarta Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra briefly met with a group of Thai Muslim students studying in Indonesia upon his arrival at the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Jakarta on Thursday night.
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;AFP; ANPAa..u.. Indonesia-Ambon-blast Blast rocks sectarian violence-hit Ambon JP/1/24 Blast rocks Ambon Police said on Friday they have arrested five people carrying bombs after a blast rocked the sectarian violence-hit eastern city of Ambon ahead of a sensitive political anniversary.