Archive: 28 April 2005
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Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Smaller hotels urged to avail use E-commerce
<p>Smaller hotels urged to avail use E-commerce</p><p>Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali</p><p>The rapid changes in the global tourism industry have left most small- and medium-sized hotels in Indonesia behind as they are not equipped for...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
The aspiration and strategies of Asian and African countries
<p>The aspiration and strategies of Asian and African countries</p><p>Han Sung-Joo, Jakarta</p><p> Even though most of us, Asian and African countries are still trying to catch up with what we used to call the "First World" in the economic area, we can see so...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Human rights violations continue to haunt us
<p>Human rights violations continue to haunt us</p><p>Aguswandi, London</p><p> Oppression is bad for a government's image, especially a government such as Indonesia that is still struggling to repair its reputation internationally.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
On Mount Semeru
<p>On Mount Semeru</p><p> I am writing in response to the photo and caption published on the front page of The Jakarta Post on April 17. The photo displays Mount Semeru, located southeast of Surabaya.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
1. Munir ----- 3x16
<p>1. Munir ----- 3x16 Ex-BIN official resists fact-finding team's summons </p><p>2. Menteng --- 1x29 City plays down Menteng field history </p><p>3. Flood ----- 1x30</p><p> Flash flood kills nine in Aceh </p><p>4.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Shares end flat; Index up on Mandiri gains
<p>Shares end flat; Index up on Mandiri gains </p><p>Dow Jones Jakarta </p><p>Indonesian shares ended flat on Wednesday, with rebounds in Bank Mandiri and nickel miner International Nickel Indonesia keeping the main index in positive territory, dealers said.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Paper boy becomes millionaire overnight
<p>Paper boy becomes millionaire overnight</p><p>M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Celebrated American pop-artist and filmmaker Andy Warhol said in the late 1960s that "in the future, everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Anti-Japan sentiment soaring in China, S. Korea: Survey
<p>Anti-Japan sentiment soaring in China, S. Korea: Survey</p><p>Nearly two thirds of Chinese and South Koreans dislike Japan with more than 80 percent opposing Tokyo's longstanding dream of a permanent seat on the UN Security Council, a survey showed on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Aguswandi
<p>Aguswandi London</p><p></p><p>2. Hans -- Asia, Africa and the world of tomorrow: Aspiration and strategies 2 X 30</p><p> The aspirations and strategies of Asian and African countries Han Sung-Joo Jakarta</p>
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Piracy may prompt unilateralism
<p>Piracy may prompt unilateralism</p><p>B.A. Hamzah, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur</p><p> Contrary to reports by the Piracy Centre in Kuala Lumpur, there is no piracy -- only sea robberies in the Straits of Malacca.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Community home project in Lampaya, Aceh
<p>Community home project in Lampaya, Aceh</p><p> Through the INA, the Indonesia-Netherlands-Belgium Association in Jakarta, over 200 Dutch and Belgian companies in Indonesia vowed to support the Acehnese victims in the most practical sense.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Young talents conquer stage with powerful plays
<p>Young talents conquer stage with powerful plays</p><p>I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar</p><p>At the end of the performance, Cok Sawitri, the driving force behind the All-Bali Theater Festival, was so overwhelmed with joy that she jumped up from her...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Oil weel drilling delay causes $600,000 in losses
<p>Oil weel drilling delay causes $600,000 in losses</p><p>Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> The Joint Operation Body (JOB) of Sukowati oil field in East Java has suffered around US$600,000 in losses as drilling of new wells is put on hold pending an...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Death sentence for corruptors
<p>Death sentence for corruptors</p><p>From Media Indonesia</p><p>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...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Social critique steals the show at exhibition
<p>Social critique steals the show at exhibition</p><p>M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>For their Mosaic annual contemporary fine art festival the Vanessa Gallery in South Jakarta has put on display a wide array of work, dominated by socially...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
ASEAN economic ministers agree to consider free trade pact with
<p>ASEAN economic ministers agree to consider free trade pact with EU </p><p>Agence France-Presse Hanoi</p><p> Economic ministers from Southeast Asian nations ended a meeting in Vietnam on Wednesday agreeing to study a potential free trade agreement (FTA) with the...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Laid back diplomacy
<p>Laid back diplomacy</p><p> To be sure, Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia was missed by her counterparts at the Afro-Asian Summit in Jakarta. Important heads of government and state of many countries in the continents of Asia and Africa made themselves available for...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
'Why didn't FPI accuse parties?'
<p>'Why didn't FPI accuse parties?'</p><p>Popular rock group Dewa has been reported to city police by a number of Muslim organizations led by the Islamic Defender Front (FPI) for using the Arabic script of Allah on the cover of its Laskar Cinta (Love Militia) album.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Migrant workers' union
<p>Migrant workers' union</p><p> The first labor union of migrant workers was launched this week by some 90 employees of small firms in the capital city area mostly from Southeast Asia.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Flash flood kills nine in Aceh
<p>Flash flood kills nine in Aceh</p><p>Agencies, Banda Aceh</p><p>Flash floods swept through a village in the tsunami-stricken province of Aceh, leaving nine people dead and 20 missing, residents and officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
JP/20/JALA
<p>JP/20/JALA</p><p>Fishermen's lives expressed in movement</p><p>Blontank Poer The Jakarta Post/Surakarta</p><p>Carrying storm lanterns, two men enter the arena from different sides. They walk slowly and stealthily in darkness.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Bank Mandiri responds
<p>Bank Mandiri responds</p><p> We refer to the article Aburizal asks public not to prejudge Mandiri case that appeared in The Jakarta Post on April 23. We wish to respond to two paragraphs in the article that are incorrect.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Mandiri Bank CEO quizzed by prosecutors
<p>Mandiri Bank CEO quizzed by prosecutors</p><p>Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>State-owned Bank Mandiri president E.C.W. Neloe was questioned by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) on Wednesday in connection with an alleged lending scandal at...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
War on corruption
<p>War on corruption</p><p>From Bisnis Indonesia</p><p> Some believe that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) set up General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W. Kusumah, which led to his arrest on charges of bribery.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Two malpractice cases a month
<p>Two malpractice cases a month</p><p> JAKARTA: West Jakarta Health Agency office head Indrawati Hadi said on Wednesday that two malpractice cases were reported to her office every month, as reported by beritajakarta.com on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
PLN to reduce diesel-fueled plants
<p>PLN to reduce diesel-fueled plants</p><p> JAKARTA: State electricity company PLN plans to gradually reduce its use of diesel fuel to run its power plants, following a decline in the country's oil production and rising energy prices.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
East Asia's growth to slow down in 2005
<p>East Asia's growth to slow down in 2005</p><p>Bernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore</p><p> Growth in East Asia's emerging economies is projected to slow to 6.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
'Rolling Stone' ready to rock
<p>'Rolling Stone' ready to rock</p><p>M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>The waiting is now over. Those who have been dissatisfied with dumbing down local music newspapers and longed for a prime media to quench their thirst for an intelligent...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Death sentence for corruptors
<p>Death sentence for corruptors</p><p>From Media Indonesia</p><p>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...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Earthquake, tsunami ruin W. Sumatra's tourist industry
<p>Earthquake, tsunami ruin W. Sumatra's tourist industry</p><p>Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang</p><p>Hotel and travel operators in West Sumatra have suffered large losses following the tsunami in Aceh and the earthquake in Nias.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Foreign 'professor' apprehended for trying to cheat rector
<p>Foreign 'professor' apprehended for trying to cheat rector</p><p>Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor</p><p>A Pakistani claiming to be a professor was arrested by Bogor Police after he tried to hypnotize Ibnu Khaldum University (UIK) rector Didin...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Rich-poor gap widens in communist Vietnam, but millions climbing
<p>Rich-poor gap widens in communist Vietnam, but millions climbing out of poverty</p><p> [ Eds: The Vietnam war ended on April 30, 1975.[ AP Photos DL101, 103-104[ By DENIS D. GRAY= Associated Press Writer= HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - </p><p> Denis D.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
ASEAN to look into free trade pact with EU
<p>ASEAN to look into free trade pact with EU</p><p>Agence France-Presse, Hanoi</p><p>Economic ministers from Southeast Asian nations ended a meeting in Vietnam on Wednesday agreeing to study a potential free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, a joint...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
*Govt allows delay in direct regional elections Page 2
<p>*Govt allows delay in direct regional elections Page 2 *Alwi camp sets conditions for PKB reconciliation Page 4 *Five E. Java firms blacklisted as polluters Page 5 *Human rights violations continue to haunt us Page 6 *Council unearths more irregularities in KPUD Page 8 *Empty-handed Sutan...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Council unearths more irregularities in KPUD
<p>Council unearths more irregularities in KPUD</p><p>Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>The City Council has said it can corroborate alleged irregularities in the use of funds by the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) during the 2004 election.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Poverty and apathy
<p>Poverty and apathy</p><p>We heard resolute words from Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Wednesday -- that in three years, there should be no more elementary school buildings on the verge of collapse.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
RI-East Timor meeting ends in deadlock
<p>RI-East Timor meeting ends in deadlock</p><p>KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Officials from the Indonesian Military (TNI) and East Timor Police met again on Wednesday to discuss a recent shooting that injured TNI officer First. Lt. Deddy Setyawan.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Govt to focus on education, health in eliminating poverty
<p>Govt to focus on education, health in eliminating poverty</p><p>Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>The government has reiterated its vow to improve the living conditions of people by raising the quality of public education and health services.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
China's Hu boosts Manila ties with investments
<p>China's Hu boosts Manila ties with investments</p><p>Stuart Grudgings, Reuters/Manila</p><p>Chinese President Hu Jintao reaffirmed burgeoning ties with the Philippines on Wednesday by agreeing investments and loans worth US$1.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Government issues decree allowing delay in regional elections
<p>Government issues decree allowing delay in regional elections</p><p>Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>The government issued on Wednesday a government regulation in lieu of law (Perppu) that will enable the postponement of direct regional...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Koreans smell opportunity in resto business
<p>Koreans smell opportunity in resto business</p><p>The Jakarta Post Jakarta</p><p>An inviting smell of oven-baked pizza lingers in the left wing of Entertainment Xchange in Plaza Indonesia on Jl. M.H. Thamrin in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
City plays down Menteng field history
<p>City plays down Menteng field history</p><p>Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>The city administration played down on Wednesday the historical value of the Menteng soccer field in Central Jakarta and insisted that it would go ahead with its plan to...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 27
<p>Rupiah Rates April 27 </p><p> Banknote rates TT rates</p><p> Selling Buying Selling Buying </p><p> </p><p>Australian dollar 1 7,861.54 7,083.50 7,511.11 7,433.80 Brunei dollar 1 6,145.08 5,537.38 5,871.16 5,811.22 Canadian dollar 1 8,141.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Susilo steps in to ease panic over rupiah
<p>Susilo steps in to ease panic over rupiah</p><p>Rendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made an impromptu visit to the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Wednesday to encourage the business community to have...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
BCA Q1 net rises to Rp 837 billion
<p>BCA Q1 net rises to Rp 837 billion</p><p>Bloomberg/Jakarta</p><p> PT Bank Central Asia, Indonesia's second-largest lender by assets, said first-quarter profit rose about 9 percent as it earned more interest income by expanding lending.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Ready to help,
<p>Ready to help, but no one asked. </p><p> I am interested to know why your country did not ask for help with rescuing village people trapped in the aftermath of the recent earthquake on the island of Nias.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Asia-Pacific youth share experiences on drugs
<p>Asia-Pacific youth share experiences on drugs</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>Prevention, people say, is better than cure. In most cases, this should be relatively straightforward. Not, however, when it comes to preventing drug abuse.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
3 x 18
<p>3 x 18 Alwi faction sets conditions for PKB reconciliation </p><p>JP/4/DRUG</p><p>2 x 25 Asia-Pacific youth share experiences on drugs </p><p> JP/4/SHEIK</p><p>1 x 31 Sheikh Yusuf named national hero </p><p>KID</p><p>2...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 2005
<p>Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading</p><p> Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Summit lacked poverty eradication action plan
<p>Summit lacked poverty eradication action plan</p><p>Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>While welcoming last week's declaration of the New Asia-Africa Strategic Partnership, a coalition of NGOs criticized the absence of an action plan to address...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
TV Today: Friday, April 29, 2005
<p>TV Today: Friday, April 29, 2005 .TB.30" .90"</p><p>TVRI .tb .30" .90" </p><p> 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings</p><p>6:00 News: Berita Pagi</p><p>7:00 Cartoon: Tabulaga</p><p>8:30 Music: Asik-Asik...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Policemen kills himself after shooting superior
<p>Policemen kills himself after shooting superior</p><p>Indra Harsaputra and Eva Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta</p><p>A policeman, apparently under stress, shot himself on Wednesday after shooting a senior colleague at a police station in Jombang, East...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
1. JSX: 2 X 21
<p>1. JSX: 2 X 21 Susilo steps in to ease panic over rupiah </p><p></p><p>2. MANDIRI: 4 X 9 Mandiri Bank CEO quizzed by prosecutors </p><p> 3. SHOOTING: 3 X 14 Policemen kills himself after shooting superior </p><p> 4.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Asian markets end mostly lower
<p>Asian markets end mostly lower</p><p>Agencies, Hong Kong/Jakarta</p><p>Tokyo and Hong Kong shares on Wednesday were pulled down by the decline on Wall Street, with most markets in the region following suit and finishing lower.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Samarinda polls to cost Rp 13b
<p>Samarinda polls to cost Rp 13b</p><p>SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Funds worth a total of Rp 13 billion (US$1.4 million) have been approved for the direct mayoral elections in Samarinda next year, an official says.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Commerce raises Niaga stake to 61.1%
<p>Commerce raises Niaga stake to 61.1%</p><p>KUALA LUMPUR: Commerce Asset-Holding Bhd., Malaysia's No. 2 lender by assets, bought 6.53 percent of PT Bank Niaga, raising its stake in the Indonesian lender for a second time in two weeks to tap demand for loans in Southeast...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
ASEAN checks recalcitrant Australia's treaty snub
<p>ASEAN checks recalcitrant Australia's treaty snub</p><p>Sid Astbury, Deutsche France-Agentur/Sydney, Australia</p><p>Australian Prime Minister John Howard has set himself up for a big serving of humble pie by holding out for so long against signing the...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Waste keeps the lights on in Bali
<p>Waste keeps the lights on in Bali</p><p>Wasti Atmodjo, Contributor, Denpasar</p><p>Bali has long faced problems disposing of its waste. As one of the world's top holiday destinations, the island is gradually losing its attractiveness as it fails to deal with...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
The Netherlands will make 200 million euros available for
<p>The Netherlands will make 200 million euros available for reconstruction aid for the Tsunami victims. In the next five years Indonesia and Sri Lanka, both long-standing development partners of the Netherlands, will receive extra support to deal with the long term reconstruction work in the...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Ready to help, but no one asked
<p>Ready to help, but no one asked</p><p> I am interested to know why your country did not ask for help with rescuing village people trapped in the aftermath of the recent earthquake on the island of Nias.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Empty-handed Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatum
<p>Empty-handed Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatum</p><p>Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p> Boxing champion Chris John's embittered former trainer has set a Friday deadline to receive his remaining compensation payment for alleged breach of contract.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
1. Malacca (45) -- 48 pts 3cols 3line (3x18)
<p>1. Malacca (45) -- 48 pts 3cols 3line (3x18)</p><p>RI, S'pore reaffirm pledge to protect Malacca Strait</p><p>2. Pilkada (40) -- 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x28)</p><p> Govt issues decree allowing delay in regional elections</p><p> 3.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Ex-BIN official resists fact-finding team's summons
<p>Ex-BIN official resists fact-finding team's summons</p><p>Ridwan M. Sijabat and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>Despite requests from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the former secretary of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) Nurhadi...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
SBY urged to work harder to boost his govt's image
<p>SBY urged to work harder to boost his govt's image</p><p>Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Observers have urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to work harder to reverse what they perceive to be signs of the trust he won from the people six...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Poso Police prepare to secure elections
<p>Poso Police prepare to secure elections</p><p>POSO, Central Sulawesi: Poso Police held a security exercises on Wednesday to prepare for the June election of the next Poso regent.</p><p>Hundreds of officers joined the military-style exercises along the city's...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Communicating risks of disasters to insecure public
<p>Communicating risks of disasters to insecure public</p><p>Ardimas Sasdi, Jakarta</p><p> In a terse, sharp remark on the sheer panic that enveloped Padang after a powerful quake jolted the province, an academic- cum-journalist colleague said, "Our society is...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Sheikh Yusuf named national hero
<p>Sheikh Yusuf named national hero</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>History binds South Africa and Indonesia closer together as Pretoria will declare the shrine dedicated to Indonesian national hero Sheikh Yusuf al-Taj al Khalwatial-Maqasari in the Maccasar area...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatum
<p>Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatum</p><p>Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> Boxing champion Chris John's embittered former trainer has set a Friday deadline to receive his remaining compensation payment for alleged breach of contract.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Prosecutors quiz ministry official
<p>Prosecutors quiz ministry official</p><p> JAKARTA: The Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office questioned Ministry of Transportation Secretary-General Umar Rusdi on Wednesday in connection with a corruption case involving budget funds spent on a 2003 project for the...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
NGOs skeptical of Aceh aid transparency
<p>NGOs skeptical of Aceh aid transparency</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>"Do you believe that the Rp 41 trillion in funds apportioned to finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction of disaster- devastated Aceh and Nias in North Sumatra, will not be...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
RI, S'pore reaffirm pledge to protect Malacca Straits
<p>RI, S'pore reaffirm pledge to protect Malacca Straits</p><p>Agencies, Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur</p><p> Indonesia and Singapore on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to protect the Straits of Malacca which remains a dangerous waterway despite joint naval patrols.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
BMW 3 Series shows off new features
<p>BMW 3 Series shows off new features</p><p>Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>Sports car aficionados will have another option for their shopping lists with the launching of the new BMW 3 Series here.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Humpuss revenue from Pertamina to fall
<p>Humpuss revenue from Pertamina to fall</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>Shipping firm PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi said on Wednesday that it was trying to reduce its dependence on revenue exposure from state oil and gas company Pertamina.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Police to join new illegal logging team
<p>Police to join new illegal logging team </p><p> JAKARTA: The National Police said on Tuesday they will submit four names to the Military Police chief as members of a joint team that will handle illegal logging cases.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life
<p>'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life</p><p>A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta</p><p>"Asinan!," we said almost together in a dinner at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, four years ago, referring to the pickled vegetable...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
2 headings for page 18 -- surfing bali
<p>2 headings for page 18 -- surfing bali </p><p></p><p>1. WAStE -- 1 x 35 Waste keeps the lights on in Bali </p><p> 2. YOUTH -- 1 x 47 Young talents conquer stage with powerful plays </p>
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Five E. Java firms on pollution blacklist: Minister
<p>Five E. Java firms on pollution blacklist: Minister</p><p>ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya</p><p>Five private companies in East Java have been included on the environment office's blacklist of polluters, State Minister of the Environment Rachmat Nadi...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Illegal logging hurts industry
<p>Illegal logging hurts industry</p><p> JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono promised on Wednesday to intensify the government's crackdown on illegal logging as it had depleted raw materials supplies to small and medium-scale handicrafts producers.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
35 Jambi councillors investigated for graft
<p>35 Jambi councillors investigated for graft</p><p>JAMBI: The Jambi Prosecutor's Office is currently investigating an alleged corruption case involving 35 current and former members of the Kerinci council.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Death sentence for corruptors
<p>Death sentence for corruptors</p><p>From Media Indonesia</p><p>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...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Earthquake jolts Manado
<p>Earthquake jolts Manado</p><p>MANADO, North Sulawesi: A mild tectonic earthquake rattled Manado city on Tuesday afternoon, sparking fear among local residents.</p><p>No building damage was reported during the earthquake that measured 5.4 on the Richter scale.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
BHA donates to Aceh and Nias
<p>BHA donates to Aceh and Nias</p><p>DENPASAR: The Bali Hotels Association (BHA) this week disbursed the final portion of US$41,000 in cash donations to earthquake and tsunami relief efforts in Aceh and Nias island.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Message from the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Mr. Ruud
<p>Message from the Ambassador of the Netherlands, Mr. Ruud Treffers, on the occasion of Queen's Day 2005</p><p></p><p> The Netherlands and Indonesia: A Common Future </p><p> This year's celebration of the Dutch National Day or Queen's Day,...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Murder sparks rampage by Lamongan migrants in Timika
<p>Murder sparks rampage by Lamongan migrants in Timika</p><p>Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura</p><p>A group of migrants from Lamongan, East Java, went on a rampage on Tuesday night in Timika, Papua, after another Lamongan migrant, Ali Achmad Imron, was...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Libraries fail to lure students to come
<p>Libraries fail to lure students to come</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>Librarians working at highschools in Greater Jakarta agreed on Tuesday that school libraries in the city were failing to attract more students because they were neither "fun" nor...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Two directors, four precinct chiefs transferred
<p>Two directors, four precinct chiefs transferred</p><p>Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>Jakarta police announced on Wednesday a major reshuffle involving two directors from two elite divisions, and four police precinct chiefs, including the chiefs of the...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Simeulue regent reported for graft
<p>Simeulue regent reported for graft</p><p> JAKARTA: The speaker of the Simeulue regental legislature in Aceh, Muhamad Daudsyah, reported Regent Darmili on Wednesday to the Attorney General's Office for allegedly misusing Rp 50 billion (US$5.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Alwi faction sets conditions for PKB reconciliation
<p>Alwi faction sets conditions for PKB reconciliation</p><p>Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>The National Awakening Party (PKB) faction led by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab said on Wednesday the divided party could only be...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
ADS/SPOT LIGHT
<p>ADS/SPOT LIGHT</p><p></p><p>THAI PRIME MINISTER'S VISIT: The Prime Minister of Thailand Taksin Shinawatra (left) is escorted by the General Manager of the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, Poul E Bitsch, upon his arrival at the hotel.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Crisis center opens in Yogya for victims of abuse
<p>Crisis center opens in Yogya for victims of abuse</p><p>Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta</p><p>An integrated crisis center for physically, mentally and sexually abused women and children was opened on Wednesday at Sardjito Hospital in Yogyakarta.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
More women drivers to be recruited
<p>More women drivers to be recruited</p><p> JAKARTA: Head of the TransJakarta management Irzal Djamal said that 30 percent of buses running along busway corridors would be manned by women drivers.</p><p>"It is part of our service improvement.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
JP/8/Head28
<p>JP/8/Head28</p><p></p><p>1. 8KPUD -- 4 col, 2 lines 2 x 20 Council unearths more irregularities in KPUD </p><p>The City Council revealed on Wednesday that it had discovered ample evidence, which corroborate alleged irregularities in the use of fund by...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Ailing Alvent likely to miss simulation match
<p>Ailing Alvent likely to miss simulation match</p><p>Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p> World second ranked men's doubles player Alvent Yulianto could be out of commission when the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) holds a simulation...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Low-end cell phones still dominate market
<p>Low-end cell phones still dominate market</p><p>The Jakarta Post, Jakarta</p><p>Low-end cellular phones will continue to dominate the market as the number of cell phone users rises, according to a mobile phone manufacturer.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
When news reached the Netherlands that Indonesia, Sri Lanka
<p>When news reached the Netherlands that Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand had been hit by the tsunami, a team of foreign ministry relief aid specialists got together with embassy personnel in Jakarta to assess the needs of the victims and what the Netherlands could do to help them.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Police commission selection to start
<p>Police commission selection to start</p><p> JAKARTA: As an initial step toward reforming the country's police service, the government is set to select the members of the National Police Commission between May 1 and May 20.