Archive: 28 December 2004
88 articles found
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cenral Bank to boost measures to prevent scams
Cenral Bank to boost measures to prevent scams The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Bank Indonesia will issue new rulings early next year to prevent fraudulent banking practices by pushing banks to be more prudent. Central bank governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Monday the exact substance of the regulations was still being discussed and likely would be made public in mid-January.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Why an integrated Asia is a cock-and-bull story
Why an integrated Asia is a cock-and-bull story Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The signing by China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) of a free trade pact last month has been widely viewed as the countries' effort to challenge the United States' influence in Asia over the long haul.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah rates Dec. 27
Rupiah rates Dec. 27 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,544.04 6,765.44 Brunei dollar 1 5,963.25 5,351.50 Canadian dollar 1 7,963.59 7,149.24 Swiss franc 1 8,567.93 7,691.64 Danish krone 1 1,780.46 1,598.58 Euro 1 13,251.56 11,894.08 Poundsterling 1 18,832.66 16,908.32 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,259.24 1,130.60 Japanese yen 100 9,427.61 8,464.79 Malaysian ringgit 1 -- -- Norwegian krone 1 1,599.84 1,435.16 New Zealand dollar 1 7,038.36 6,311.36 PNG kina 1 3,283.00 2,786.08 Philippine...
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papua government gears up for people's council election
Papua government gears up for people's council election Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Following the issuance of a presidential decree on the Papua People's Council (MRP), the Papua provincial government is now preparing the establishment of a team that will discuss MRP election. "The team will disseminate any information on MRP to public and prepare the MRP election," said Papua Governor Jaap Salossa on Monday.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Violence becoming lingua franca of Greater Jakarta
Violence becoming lingua franca of Greater Jakarta Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Suta Wijaya ended up in the hospital simply because he wanted a quiet night's rest. Approaching a car parked in front of his house in Pulogadung, East Jakarta, Suta asked the driver to turn down the music that was blasting out of the vehicle. The driver sped off but shortly returned riding a motorcycle, carrying a knife and looking for Suta, who ended up in the hospital with a nasty cut on his wrist.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Miners have yet to see sunshine at the end of tunnel
Miners have yet to see sunshine at the end of tunnel Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The nation's mining industry, which has been mired in problems during the past six years, has yet to see the light at the end of tunnel, experts say. For decades, the industry enjoyed peace and growth during the authoritarian regime of former president Soeharto, who did not hesitate to silence anyone perceived to be making trouble for investors, including those in the mining industry.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Norway offers help to RI victims
Norway offers help to RI victims INDONESIA: Norway sent its heartfelt condolences to Indonesia and its President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and to the victims of Sunday's terrible disaster, which killed several thousand people in Aceh and North Sumatra provinces in Indonesia, the Norwegian Embassy said in a press release sent to The Jakarta Post on Monday.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI regains its lost clout in 2004 on the int'l scene
RI regains its lost clout in 2004 on the int'l scene Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After a turbulent six-year journey from an authoritarian regime to a full-fledged democracy, Indonesia -- which is home to the largest Muslim population in the world -- fully regained in 2004 its clout in international politics. The 1997 Asian financial crisis devastated the country's economy and lacerated its sociopolitical set up.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 27, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 27, 2004 Shares Close Change Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,350 25 3,000 Adhi Karya 625 0 1,161,500 Adira Dinamika 2,775 100 946,000 AGIS Tbk 100 -5 208,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 140 -15 1,500 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,125 0 938,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 -25 5,000 Alumindo Light 415 0 2,500 Andhi Chandra 460 0 0 Aneka Kemasindo 205 5 17,664,000 Aneka Tambang 1,775 0 4,828,500 Anta Express Tour...
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta stocks end higher despite natural disaster
Jakarta stocks end higher despite natural disaster Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher Monday as fund managers continued to buy telecommunications and bank blue chips to improve their books before year-end, dealers said. They said investors shrugged off worries that that the massive earthquake and tsunamis over the weekend could further hurt the nation's budget, which is already in deficit.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reza-Adjie divorce needs SBY's attention
Reza-Adjie divorce needs SBY's attention I just read an article in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 18, titled President asks artists to cover up. If President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has the time to respond to this kind of matter, I also hope the President has the time to attend to the divorce proceedings of singer Reza Artamevia and celebrity-cum-legislator Adjie Massaid. As a mother, I understand the distress of Reza.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bodies piled on Asian coasts as death toll surpasses 23,000
Bodies piled on Asian coasts as death toll surpasses 23,000 Chamintha Thilakarathna, Reuters/Colombo Rescuers scoured the sea for missing tourists in Asia on Monday and fears of disease grew as emergency services struggled with rotting bodies from a devastating tsunami that killed more than 23,000 people. The disaster spared no one. Western tourists were killed sunbathing on beaches, poor villagers drowned in homes by the sea and fishermen died in flimsy boats.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism bolsters Australia's ties with Indonesia
Terrorism bolsters Australia's ties with Indonesia Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia and Australia, long known for their love-hate relationship, are now again seeing a period of unity -- at least for the time being -- by a common concern: terrorism. Following the last few years of apparently wavering support on this issue from former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, Australia seems to have set its faith in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Efforts under way to green Ciliwung
Efforts under way to green Ciliwung Bambang Parlupi, Contributor/Jakarta Small forests are still to be found in the outlying parts of Jakarta despite the rapid development the city is witnessing. These areas are located along the Ciliwung, the largest river in Jakarta, which flows through numerous subdistricts from Srengseng Sawah to Tanjung Barat in South Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
PON remains grim feature of national sports development
PON remains grim feature of national sports development Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta regained the overall championship by winning the most medals at this year's 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang, South Sumatra. However, the Games ended with one important question left unanswered: Just how effective are they in producing athletes who are able to compete internationally?
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI may delay LNG exports to Korea, Japan on tsunamis
RI may delay LNG exports to Korea, Japan on tsunamis Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company, said on Monday it may delay shipments of liquefied natural gas to Japan and South Korea if the loading process is hit by tidal waves again over the next two days.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, December 28, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI steps up measures to prevent scams
BI steps up measures to prevent scams The Jakarta Post Jakarta Bank Indonesia will issue new rulings early next year to prevent fraudulent banking practices by pushing banks to be more prudent. Central bank governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Monday the exact substance of the regulations was still being discussed and likely would be made public in mid-January.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
b]* Governor Puteh on trial for graft Page 2
b]* Governor Puteh on trial for graft Page 2 * Team set to probe Munir's death Page 3 * Violence becoming lingua franca of Jakarta Page 4 * Withe hopes players keep winning form in Tiger Cup Page 5 * The sum of our fears does not add up Page 7 * Ciliwung re-greening efforts continue Page 8 * RI told to target China rubber market Page 10 * Modest growth continuous amid signs of recovery Page 13 * RI regains its clout in 2004 on int'l scene Page 17
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taufik soothes Indonesia's
Taufik soothes Indonesia's woeful year in badminton Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Taufik Hidayat's rise to the Olympic championship not only testified to his mettle as one of the world's best shuttlers but also provided a bit of appeasement for the demanding Indonesian badminton fraternity, after a pathetic run marked by the failure in the Thomas Cup.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/PILKADA
JP/5/PILKADA Candidates gear up for June elections Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Candidates vying for top posts in the direct elections for heads of regional governments in Lampung province are confused over which political party to register with, as each party has its own screening process.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar Party to replace leader of House faction
Golkar Party to replace leader of House faction Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Golkar Party will replace the chairman of its faction in the House following the election of Vice President Jusuf Kalla to the party's top post earlier this month. The replacement of Mohammad Hatta as the leader of the Golkar faction in the House of Representatives is expected to harmonize the policies of the party with those of its House legislators, party deputy leader Agung Laksono said on Monday.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Study supports idea of new municipality
Study supports idea of new municipality Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang A recent study revealed the feasibility of merging six districts in Tangerang to form a new municipality, with the only thing lacking in the area being a five-star hotel.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents want 'casino' closed
Residents want 'casino' closed JAKARTA: Residents of Gunung Sahari Utara subdistrict, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, demanded on Monday that the police close down a slot machine center on Jl. Rajawali Selatan. Gunung Sahari Utara neighborhood head Martono said the residents claimed the center -- located close to a mosque -- would harm the community's moral values. Martono said the facility, which operates 150 slot machines, opened just two weeks ago.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Special Yearender Section
Special Yearender Section The Jakarta Post continues today to present a yearender section from pages 13-20. Today's year-end edition presents a picture of the economy as well as of world events in 2004, including selected images.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
suggestions please
suggestions please 1. POLICE -- 36pt Violence becoming lingua franca of Greater Jakarta 2. BIRDS -- 28pt Bogor Botanical Gardens overrun by herons 3. BUDGET -- 48pt City will boost revenue, cut spending to cover deficit 4. CIPASERA -- 28pt Study supports idea of new municipality 5. SPEAK -- 28pt 'Cost of living goes up every year'
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Natural rubber must target China market: Analyst
Natural rubber must target China market: Analyst Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia should expand its exports more to East Asia where demand for natural rubber is growing far faster than the country's traditional market of North America and Europe, analyst and industry players say.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Year-end special edition
Year-end special edition The year 2004 has been a mixture of economic activity. While macroeconomic stability continues to improve and the Jakarta Stock Exchange's index leaps to historic highs, some sectors of the economy, such as the mining and textile industries, are struggling to survive or are facing tougher competition. Other sectors, like the banking and automotive industries, have done better this year but are likely to face challenges next year.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puteh goes on trial as tsunami devastates Aceh
Puteh goes on trial as tsunami devastates Aceh Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As thousands of Acehnese were killed in the most devastating natural disaster in the country's history, Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh went on trial on Monday on corruption charges in Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Modest growth continues amid signs of investment recovery
Modest growth continues amid signs of investment recovery The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people in the automotive industry are really happy these days with the handsome bonuses they have received after achieving or even surpassing sales targets and other performance indicators, thanks to cheaper bank loans that fuel demand and help keep the economy humming. "It's really been a good year for us.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/LONGSOR
JP/5/LONGSOR Riau-Sumatra highway cut by landslide Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru The main highway between the provinces of Riau and West Sumatra was cut on Friday by a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Kampar regency over the past week. Mud and rocks covered about 30 meters of the highway, while heavy rains aggravated the situation. Hundreds of vehicles traveling to and from West Sumatra were left stranded and a massive traffic jam formed along the highway.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Injury-humbled Angie expects
Injury-humbled Angie expects to bounce back in 2005 Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Top women's tennis player Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja's blamed recurrent injuries for her dismal run this year but said successful knee surgery had boosted her hopes for a comeback in 2005.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Air carriers hit 23m passengers this year
Air carriers hit 23m passengers this year Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The domestic terminal at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, west of Jakarta, has never been more lively. It has also never seen such a mixed bag of passengers -- amid the office attire that the terminal was more accustomed to, T- shirts, worn-out batik shirts, and rubber slippers are now a common sight.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. DISASTER: 4 X 12
1. DISASTER: 4 X 12 Govt told to give access to foreign aid agencies for Aceh 2. AID: 1 X 28 Donations pour in for Aceh 3. TOURIST: 1 X 40 Europe counts human cost of Asian disaster 4. GAM: 4 X 9 TNI, GAM to temporarily bury the hatchet 5. PUTEH: 1 X 45 Puteh goes on trial as tsunami devastates Aceh
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Democracy takes root in world's largest Muslim country
Democracy takes root in world's largest Muslim country M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a period of less than eight months, Indonesia held this year an unprecedented three direct elections -- proving the skeptics wrong in their peaceful process and conclusion -- and heralding a new era in its political evolution.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Team set to probe Munir's death
Team set to probe Munir's death Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government-sanctioned fact-finding team formed to assist the police investigation into the death of rights activist Munir is ready to begin work, a police officer said on Monday. Chief of the 13-strong team, Brig, Gen. Marsudi Hanafi said he and his colleagues would regroup on Tuesday to put together all the information each member possessed and set a timetable.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, neighbors ink pact
Singapore, neighbors ink pact Singapore, Thailand and Brunei on Monday signed an air services agreement that will allow airlines from the three Southeast Asian countries to operate unlimited number of services on any routes between the three neighbours.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
2004: a year of mediocrity for local films
2004: a year of mediocrity for local films Joko Anwar, Contributor/Jakarta After a slow start and mediocre releases, 2004 proved to be an eventful year for Indonesian films. An ulema successfully managed to get a film banned; a teen flick almost as long as Doctor Zhivago was released; and a big film awards festival was criticized by its winners. Who says we aren't celebrating?
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bogor Botanical Gardens overrun by herons
Bogor Botanical Gardens overrun by herons Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Staff at the Bogor Botanical Gardens are trying to reduce the number of herons (Nycticorax) in the gardens as the burgeoning population is threatening the existence of the vast collection of plants and disturbing visitors. The gardens plant collection and maintenance staff member Eli Sjafei said on Sunday that the herons had been in the gardens since the 1970s, when there were only three to five birds.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/scene
JP/3/scene Seminar to discuss antigraft education YOGYAKARTA: An interfaith coalition of religious-based universities said it will hold a seminar here on Tuesday to discuss war on corruption through educational courses. The forum will specifically discuss an anticorruption education program for university students, which has been designed by the coalition. Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif, People's Consultative Assembly speaker Hidayat Nurwahid and Minister of Religious Affairs M.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhere
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhere Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the Sept. 9 bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, John Douglas, 40, who worked for a U.S.- based multinational consultancy here, decided to return to Canada despite unfinished business. "I was scheduled to stay here for at least three months but I decided to leave, although I had been here for three weeks only. The bomb attack terrifies me.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Major economic and political events in 2004
Major economic and political events in 2004 March 4: The government launches a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, to meet overwhelming demand from global investors. The sovereign bond is oversubscribed four times. March 11: The 22-day official campaign period for the legislative election begins.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their heads
Today's cars are smarter, but drivers must still use their heads Zatni Arbi, Contributor/Jakarta We were traveling in the center lane of the Jakarta-Merak toll road. Suddenly, the white BMW 3-Series in front of us veered sharply to the left and slammed into the metal guard rail. My friend quickly stepped on the brakes, fearing that the BMW was going to ricochet to the right. It did not. It just slowed down after scraping some of its left fender.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Car sales reach record high, but still no industry
Car sales reach record high, but still no industry Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The year 2004 was an important one for Indonesia's "car industry", with sales expected to reach a record high of over 450,000 units, marking the sector's full recovery from the devastating impact of the late 1990s economic crisis. Total car sales as of November were already at 434,743 units, surpassing the 385,000 unit full-year target set by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palm oil futures rise after quake
Palm oil futures rise after quake JAKARTA: Palm oil futures in Malaysia rose on speculation supply from Indonesia may fall after the world's most powerful earthquake in 40 years hit the island of Sumatra. "There will be evacuation and logistics issues that will amount to production disruptions," said Boyke Setiawan, a marketing analyst at state-owned PT Perkebunan Nusantara VII, which owns about 62,000 hectares of oil palm plantations in the southern part of Sumatra.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anticipating conflicts during direct regional elections
Anticipating conflicts during direct regional elections Didik Supriyanto, Jakarta Entering 2005, the nation will again be facing a new political phase with the direct elections of regional heads (pilkada) as a follow-up to the coming into force of Law No.32/2004 on regional administrations in October 2004. This is indeed a very difficult choice.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elements needed to start a business
Elements needed to start a business ------------------------------------------------------------- RI Malaysia Thailand Vietnam India ------------------------------------------------------------- Number of procedures 12 9 8 11 11 Time (days) 150 30 33 56 89 Cost (% per kapita) 130 25 6 28 49 -------------------------------------------------------------- Source: IFC's Doing Business in 2005
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The popular issue blanketing the textile and clothing industry, both at home and overseas, throughout the year 2004 was the termination of the global textile quota system. Producer countries, including Indonesia, are worried that they will lose significant market share, especially to China's cheaper products, when the Multi Fiber Agreement (MFA) is terminated on Jan. 1 next year.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami's economic cost lesser than human toll
Tsunami's economic cost lesser than human toll Reuters, Singapore Fishing villages have been wiped out and money-spinning tourist resorts wrecked, but the economic cost of the giant seismic waves that swamped coasts across south Asia will be much smaller than the human toll. Sri Lanka's economy will be hardest hit and Thailand's important tourism industry will have to pick itself up again after suffering setbacks from SARS and political unrest.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Massive aid operation starts
Massive aid operation starts The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta The country began on Monday a massive humanitarian operation in the regions hardest hit by a devastating tsunami that swept through Aceh and some parts of North Sumatra as the death toll rose to 5,000, with the figure expected to increase dramatically. Particularly along the western seaboard of Aceh, which would have taken the brunt of the 9.0 quake and following tsunami. As of 11:30 p.m.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
32 named suspects in illegal logging
32 named suspects in illegal logging PEKANBARU, Riau: Police said on Monday they have named 32 suspects in illegal logging cases, including six Riau forestry officials. They also seized eight trucks, six motor boats, 30,070 cubic meters of wood, 11 tons of logs and fake documents, Riau Police chief Brig. Gen. Deddy Komaruddin said. He said the suspects were allegedly involved in illegal logging in the regencies of Indragiri Hilir, Kampar, Tanjung Batu and Siak.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism bolsters Australia's ties with RI
Terrorism bolsters Australia's ties with RI Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia and Australia, long known for their love-hate relationship, are now again seeing a period of unity -- at least for the time being -- by a common concern: terrorism. Following the last few years of apparently wavering support on this issue from former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, Australia seems to have set its faith in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /Auto
JP/ /Auto Car sales reach record high, but still no industry after 30 years Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The year 2004 was an important one for Indonesia's "car industry", with sales expected to reach a record high of over 450,000 units, marking the sector's full recovery from the devastating impact of the late 1990s economic crisis.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI and globalization debate: Embracing "contract culture"
RI and globalization debate: Embracing "contract culture" Christopher Lingle, Ubud, Bali As elsewhere, Indonesians engage in debate over the nature and impact of globalization. However, there is a consensus that this process is seemingly irresistible. Because of this irresistibility, it is important to discover the essential elements of these momentous changes. One good place to start is by discarding an important misinterpretation.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
b]* Governor Puteh on trial for graft Page 2
b]* Governor Puteh on trial for graft Page 2 * Papua government gears up for MRP election Page 3 * Violence becoming lingua franca of Jakarta Page 4 * Withe hopes players keep winning form in Tiger Cup Page 5 * The sum of our fears does not add up Page 7 * Ciliwung re-greening efforts continue Page 8 * RI told to target China rubber market Page 10 * Modest growth continuous amid signs of recovery Page 13 * RI regains its clout in 2004 on int'l scene Page 17
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Cost of living goes up every year'
'Cost of living goes up every year' The government plans to increase general gasoline and kerosene prices in the first quarter of next year, after upping the prices of liquefied petroleum gas and high octane fuels last week. The Jakarta Post asked residents about their opinions on this issue that has sparked protests nationwide. Sofyan, 35, is a driver of public minivan serving Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta and Meruya in West Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ciputat to build integrated bus terminal
Ciputat to build integrated bus terminal JAKARTA: Tangerang regency administration will build an integrated bus terminal in Ciputat next year to handle the current crowded and traffic-congested area. The terminal is expected to serve intra-city buses and inter-city buses. Hidayat, a spokesperson for the regency's planning body said on Sunday the construction of the 5-hectare terminal in Ciputat was expected to ease traffic congestion in front of Ciputat market, as well as along Jl.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-councillors off the hook
Ex-councillors off the hook CIREBON, West Java: A district court acquitted here on Monday 10 former chiefs and members of the Cirebon legislative council of graft charges of embezzling almost Rp 1 billion (US$111,111) of the city's 2001 budget. The Cirebon District Court said the defendants were not proven guilty of involvement in corruption as indicted by prosecutors, who demanded that they be sentenced to two years' imprisonment.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Seminar to discuss antigraft education
Seminar to discuss antigraft education YOGYAKARTA: An interfaith coalition of religious-based universities said it will hold a seminar here on Tuesday to discuss war on corruption through educational courses. The forum will specifically discuss an anticorruption education program for university students, which has been designed by the coalition. Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif, People's Consultative Assembly speaker Hidayat Nurwahid and Minister of Religious Affairs M.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI, GAM to temporarily bury the hatchet
TNI, GAM to temporarily bury the hatchet Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian military (TNI) and Aceh separatists have agreed separately to a temporary halt in hostilities after Sunday's earthquake and tsunami disaster. Chief of the Indonesian military (TNI) Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Monday that the TNI would reassign most troops to relief efforts, and he asked that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels do the same.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Didik Supriyanto
Didik Supriyanto Jakarta 2. Lingle -- Indonesia should embrace "Contract culture" 2 x 30 RI and globalization debate: Embracing 'contract culture' Christopher Lingle Ubud, Bali
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
TMII to spend Rp 1b for New Year's bash
TMII to spend Rp 1b for New Year's bash JAKARTA: The management of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) has allocated Rp 1 billion (US$108,695) for its New Year's Eve celebration, which is to include fireworks shows and concerts. TMII cultural and tourism manager Mas'ud Thoyib said on Sunday the management wanted to give the public something special to end the year with, from traditional to contemporary performances. On the night of Dec.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
United in crisis
United in crisis Nothing could have prepared this nation -- not the government and certainly not the people -- to face Sunday's calamity. Measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, the earthquake off the northwestern coast of Sumatra was the most powerful tremor recorded around the globe in over 40 years. The towering tidal waves that ensued -- and which caused the majority of deaths -- were rare occurrences in the Indian Ocean.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta unable to cope with large fires
Jakarta unable to cope with large fires Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It was only recently that Marsudi, 33, and his family were able to find a new place to live -- in a crowded neighborhood in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta. The family was forced to move after their house in the nearby slum of Kebon Melati was razed in a large fire in July, which destroyed hundreds of houses and left thousands of people homeless.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Corruption and democracy
Corruption and democracy From Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono declared Dec. 9 Anticorruption Day for the purpose of waging a war against corruption. On several occasions he even said he would direct the corruption eradication movement himself. Indonesia belongs to the group of most corrupt countries, occupying top place on Transparency International's corruption list. This has been due to the lack of serious attempts to fight corruption, with no punishments imposed in major cases.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
City will boost revenue, cut spending to cover deficit
City will boost revenue, cut spending to cover deficit Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In an effort to cover its Rp 1.2 trillion (US$129 million) deficit in next year's Rp 13.83 trillion budget, the city administration aims to cut costs and boost its revenue.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Textile sector to struggle after quota termination
Textile sector to struggle after quota termination Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The popular issue blanketing the textile and clothing industry, both at home and overseas, throughout the year 2004 was the termination of the global textile quota system. Producer countries, including Indonesia, are worried that they will lose significant market share, especially to China's cheaper products, when the Multi Fiber Agreement (MFA) is terminated on Jan. 1 next year.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Roundup (50) - 60 pts 6 cols 1line (1x
1. Roundup (50) - 60 pts 6 cols 1line (1x Major relief operations begin 2. Airline (40) - 28 pts 1 col 3 lines (3x10) Air travelers predicted to hit 23m mark 3. Wrapup (35) -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x20) Bodies pile up on Asian coasts as death toll passes 23,000 4. Man (20) - 28 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x20) Acehnese scramble in search of loved ones --- 5. Photos (4 pieces) and 1 graphic
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/YEAREND
JP/14/YEAREND No place to go but up for RI music in 2005 Hera Diani,The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Little, if anything, very exciting emerged on the local popular music scene in 2004. It was so lame and dull that perhaps the "highlight" of the whole year was when then presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono sang rock group Jamrud's old hit Pelangi Di Matamu (The Rainbow in Your Eyes) on every possible occasion.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/HELLY
JP/13/HELLY Performing arts 2004: A flashback Helly Minarti, Contributor/Jakarta Judging from the frequency, scale and variety of events held throughout the year, 2004 seemed to be fruitful for Indonesian performing arts. Arts festivals -- starting from the small-scale Monologue Festival up to the large Art Summit Indonesia 2004 -- were a regular feature throughout the year.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Locals, govt jointly work saving the river
Locals, govt jointly work saving the river Residents, non-governmental organizations and local government joined forces this month to rehabilitate part of the Ciliwung River floodplain area. The work, carried out under the umbrella of the National Program of Regreening and Nature Conservation 2004, involved the floodplain area in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta -- a border area between Jakarta and Depok in West Java.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Performance of some of top banks
Performance of some of top banks --------------------------------------------------- Profit NIM --------------------------------------------------- 2004* 2003** 2004* 2003** --------------------------------------------------- BRI Rp 4.3t Rp 2.7t 11.7% 9.2% Danamon Rp 2.3t Rp 1.0t 6.9% 5.3% BII Rp 0.6t Rp 0.2t 5.3% 2.5% BNI Rp 2.3t Rp 1.1t 5.6% 4.1% Permata Rp 0.5t Rp 0.2t 5.7% 4.0% Mandiri Rp 6.3t Rp 5.1t 4.4% 3.3% BCA Rp 3.3t Rp 2.1t 5.3% 4.9%...
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/KAKAK
JP/5/KAKAK White cockatoo population dwindling Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya The population of White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) in North Maluku is dwindling due to uncontrolled poaching. More than 500 of them are traded in Jakarta and other places annually, say an environmental group.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Tiger Cup has yet to wrap up, but the Indonesian soccer
The Tiger Cup has yet to wrap up, but the Indonesian soccer team's high flying run in the group stage in early December has redeemed an otherwise mediocre 2004 campaign, which also saw a leadership crisis at the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI). Drawn with host nation Vietnam, along with Singapore, Laos and Cambodia; Indonesia, under the guidance of Englishman Peter Withe, finished atop Group A with three wins and a draw, scoring 17 goals and allowing exactly zero goals!
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese scramble in search of loved ones
Acehnese scramble in search of loved ones Agencies/Jakarta/Padang "I'm tired. I'm looking for my father. Please help me," wailed Maimori, 22, a Banda Aceh resident, quoted as saying by Reuters on Monday. Maimori said she had spoken to her father, a fish seller, early on Sunday morning before he left for the market in Banda Aceh. Maimori was not alone in her grief.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
2. 2 x 24
2. 2 x 24 Asian stock markets down on deadly tidal waves 3. 1 x 46 Tsunami's economic cost lesser than human toll 4. 1 x 52 RI may delay LNG exports to Korea, Japan on tsunamis
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS Inmate suspected of running drug ring BANDUNG, West Java: Following the arrest of six suspected drug dealers over the weekend, the Bandung Police announced they suspected an inmate was controlling the city's drug trade from inside prison. The police came to this conclusion after collecting information from the suspected dealers, one of whom reportedly admitted to being part of a gang controlled by the inmate.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government warns 42 firms
Government warns 42 firms Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government on Monday warned 42 companies, some of them state- owned, to radically improve their protection of the environment within six months, otherwise they would face severe punishment, including a freeze on their operations. "The 42 companies have violated a series of requirements set by Law No. 23/1997 on the environment," State Ministry of Environment Rachmat Witoelar said.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI told to target China rubber market
RI told to target China rubber market Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia should expand its exports more to East Asia where demand for natural rubber is growing far faster than the country's traditional market of North America and Europe, analyst and industry players say.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to give access to foreign aid agencies
Govt told to give access to foreign aid agencies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the president declared a national disaster after the country was devastated on Sunday by the most cataclysmic disaster since the 1883 Krakatau eruption, international aid agencies were still not being allowed to enter conflict-wracked Aceh to help thousands of victims.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Study says new municipality feasible
Study says new municipality feasible Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post/Tangerang A recent study revealed the feasibility of merging six districts in Tangerang to form a new municipality, with the only thing lacking in the area being a five-star hotel.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alternative energy for electricity
Alternative energy for electricity From Bisnis Indonesia The high world oil price will certainly raise the cost of power production by state electricity company (PLN), whose cost components are 25 percent composed of fuel oil. Therefore, PLN should adopt a new policy to replace fuel in its power production with any of the other alternatives available in Indonesia. In 1989, I handled a research project on alternative energy production technology.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Banks enjoy strong profit, but intermediary role still weak
Banks enjoy strong profit, but intermediary role still weak Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Business-wise, the banking industry is in for probably the best year of showing since the crisis. With most large banks posting a sharp increase in profits this year (as the table shows), one would be tempted to think that the banking sector has finally recovered from the crushing 1997-1998 crisis, and started cashing in on rewards from a painful and costly rebuilding process.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Withe hopes players keep winning run in Tiger Cup
Withe hopes players keep winning run in Tiger Cup Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set to host Malaysia in the semifinals of the Tiger Cup at the Bung Karno Stadium here on Wednesday with coach Peter Withe expecting his players to continue their dazzling form from the group matches. Drawn with host nation Vietnam, Singapore, Cambodia and Laos, Indonesia emerged Group A winners with 10 points from three wins and a draw, scoring 17 goals against none.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
After the tragedy sum of our fears doesn't add up
After the tragedy sum of our fears doesn't add up Michael Vatikiotis, Hong Kong The tragic aftermath of Sunday's massive earthquake in the Indian Ocean is a reminder that the biggest threat to human security is not ourselves, but the environment we live in and for the most part take for granted. For more than three years now we in Asia have been in the grip of fear.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI regains its lost clout in 2004 on the int'l scene
RI regains its lost clout in 2004 on the int'l scene Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After a turbulent six-year journey from an authoritarian regime to a full-fledged democracy, Indonesia -- which is home to the largest Muslim population in the world -- fully regained in 2004 its clout in international politics. The 1997 Asian financial crisis devastated the country's economy and lacerated its sociopolitical set up.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
Quake puts Sri Lankan cricket tour on hold
Quake puts Sri Lankan cricket tour on hold Agence France-Presse, Auckland Sri Lanka's cricket tour of New Zealand was put in doubt Monday after the devastating tidal waves which killed nearly 6,000 people in their home country. "We are really worried, but we need to speak to the guys and see how we take it (the tour) from here," team manager Brendan Kuruppu said. "It's a disaster in Sri Lanka, we're in shock and having a nightmare," he said.
Tue, 28 Dec 2004, 00:00 WIB
UN warns of possible epidemics in quake-hit Asia
UN warns of possible epidemics in quake-hit Asia Robert Evans, Reuters/Geneva The United Nations warned on Monday of epidemics within days unless health systems in Southern Asia can cope after more than 15,500 people were killed and hundreds of thousands left homeless by a giant tsunami.