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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Homemade bomb explodes in Poso

Homemade bomb explodes in PosoA homemade bomb exploded in Poso city on Tuesday at 9:50 p.m. local time, or 8:50 p.m. Jakarta time, near the office of a campaign team for candidates running in the upcoming Poso regental elections.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Former New Order economics minister dies

Former New Order economics minister diesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer coordinating minister for the economy and finance Saleh Afiff died on Tuesday evening at the Pertamina Hospital.He was 74.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/We are in a doomed society

We are in a doomed society We live in a doomed society. I may not have lived in many places to compare, but the abuse of power in our society has reached such heights that we can't seem to be bothered anymore with what's happening around us.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Safety fears hamper polio vaccination

Safety fears hamper polio vaccinationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Tangerang/BogorConcern was etched on the faces of health workers at a vaccination post in Pondok Ranji, Ciputat, Tangerang when only 28 children showed up by 11 a.m., four hours after it opened.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/PLN books RP 2 trillion in net losses

PLN books RP 2 trillion in net lossesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power firm PT PLN suffered a net loss in 2004 of Rp 2.02 trillion (US$211 million), but was able to book a operational profit for the first time since the 1997 monetary crisis.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Family feud brews in Lampung election

Family feud brews in Lampung electionOyos Saroso H.N, The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungThere is a popular saying in Lampung politics: "No matter who is elected governor, Alzier is the real power in Lampung."That is a reference to Alzier Dianis Thabranie, a longtime Lampung political power broker.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Lawmakers question arrival of EU observers in Aceh

Lawmakers question arrival of EU observers in AcehThe Jakarta Post JakartaDespite growing calls from legislators not to internationalize the conflict in Aceh, the government has said it will go ahead with talks with Aceh rebels in Finland.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Sharia law in Aceh only for petty criminals

Sharia law in Aceh only for petty criminalsAguswandi, LondonA young girl falls into a hole and enters a world of confusion and absurdity. Everything has been turned upside down and she is trapped into dealing with small things, unable to focus on the world beyond.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/TNI chief against leadership rotation

TNI chief against leadership rotation JAKARTA: Indonesia Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto expressed rejection on Tuesday of rotating the military leadership among its three forces.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Asset dispute settlement goes off rails

Asset dispute settlement goes off railsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn attempt by Jakarta's Regional Representatives Council (DPD) members to settle land disputes between the city administration and the central government hit a snag on Tuesday as the Ministry of Transportation and ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Visas on arrival

Visas on arrival I have not seen a country that resists going forward as much as Indonesia does. Instead of abolishing all the silly tourist visa requirements, they grant another 13 countries visa-on- arrival privileges.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Major party nominees sweep elections for local leaders

Major party nominees sweep elections for local leadersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe strongest political parties flexed their muscles in the direct elections of regional heads across the country, with their nominees becoming democratically elected leaders in the landmark elections.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/'Kidnap victim' declared fugitive

'Kidnap victim' declared fugitiveAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/JakartaPolice have put out an all points bulletin on a businessman who earlier reported being kidnapped and tortured.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rights

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rightsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraAs many Jayapura residents headed to polling stations to cast their votes in the city's mayoral election on Tuesday, it was business as usual at the Humania Foundation boarding house for the blind in Polimak.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/TNI chief against leadership rotation

TNI chief against leadership rotation JAKARTA: Indonesia Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto expressed rejection on Tuesday of rotating the military leadership among its three forces.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/House approves budget with $8b in fuel subsidies

House approves budget with $8b in fuel subsidiesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives finally approved the government's revision of the 2005 state budget on Tuesday after three months of deliberation that nearly clouded the country's first semester financial position.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/EC helps RI curb deforestation

EC helps RI curb deforestation JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban is scheduled to launch a joint project between the European Commission (EC) and Indonesia aimed at tackling deforestation in the country.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu

Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it is exploring the possibility of opening a representative office in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Susilo texts millions in antidrug campaign

Susilo texts millions in antidrug campaignMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMillions of mobile phone users across the country received on Tuesday a short text message from a very important person.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Poland eyes long-term strategic partnership with Indonesia

Poland eyes long-term strategic partnership with IndonesiaVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poland's relations with Indonesia have been traditionally warm and friendly. But the present relationship fails to take advantage fully of both countries' potential.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rights

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rightsNethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post/JayapuraAs many Jayapura residents headed to polling stations to cast their votes in the city's mayoral election on Tuesday, it was business as usual at the Humania Foundation boarding house for the blind in Polimak.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Hopes high for peaceful Poso election

Hopes high for peaceful Poso electionFears of pre-election conflict after the Tentena bombings were proved groundless in Poso on Monday, as candidates for regent wrapped up their campaigns.Two bomb blasts on May 28 in North Pamona district, here, ripped a traditional market apart, killing 21 people.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Govt appoints Semen Padang president to lead SG

Govt appoints Semen Padang president to lead SGRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government, as the majority shareholder, appointed Dwi Soetjipto as the new president director of PT Semen Gresik, amid plans by the country's largest cement maker to expand its capacity and cope with ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Rp 13.5b house for governor

Rp 13.5b house for governorYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangAt a time when the people of East Nusa Tenggara are still coping with a food crisis and widespread malnutrition, the provincial council has approved a proposed a budget of Rp 13.5 billion (US$1.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Govt to disburse Rp 76.5 trillion for fuel subsidy

Govt to disburse Rp 76.5 trillion for fuel subsidyUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe House of Representatives finally approved the government's revision of the 2005 state budget on Tuesday after three months of deliberation that nearly clouded the country's first semester financial ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/JP/20/BARDI

JP/20/BARDIBardi, committed regreening activist People just call him Bardi. As a field forestry counselor, he has an impressive record of achievement as an environmentalist under his belt.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Galang refugee memorial

Galang refugee memorial My name is Quynh Dao, a former Vietnamese refugee currently living in Australia. I am among many thousands of refugees from Vietnam who received the great gift of humanity and compassion from the people of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and Malaysia.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/EU observers' visit to Aceh questioned

EU observers' visit to Aceh questionedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite growing calls from legislators not to internationalize the conflict in Aceh, the government has said it will go ahead with talks with Aceh rebels in Finland.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Gaikindo says progressive tax may not hurt auto demand

Gaikindo says progressive tax may not hurt auto demandRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's plan to impose vehicle progressive tax is unlikely to affect domestic demand since the policy is aimed at discouraging people from having more than one car rather than being a fuel ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Mideast democracy

Mideast democracy Much has been made of democratization in the Middle East and North Africa. Throughout that region, a wave of change is sweeping systems, which have largely remained entrenched for decades.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Siawieto sunk at Yogyakarta pool meet

Siawieto sunk at Yogyakarta pool meetMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta National pool ace Siawieto found the Yogyakarta pool tournament a hotter-than-expected warmup ahead of his participation at the World Championship next week, suffering a series of stunning defeats here on ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Police arrest two with illegal guns

Police arrest two with illegal guns JAKARTA: Jakarta police have arrested two cafe visitors for alleged possession of illegal firearms on Monday.The police spokesman Sr. Comr.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Ciputra looks to get back in black

Ciputra looks to get back in blackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDeveloper PT Ciputra Development will build a shopping center in Jakarta and develop two housing estates outside of the capital as it seeks to return to profitability this year.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Poland eyes strategic partnership with RI

Poland eyes strategic partnership with RIVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Poland's relations with Indonesia have been traditionally warm and friendly. But the present relationship fails to take advantage fully of both countries' potential.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Museum resurrects Chinese history

Museum resurrects Chinese historyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNot many people know why June 22 was chosen as the capital's anniversary date, but fewer know who actually built the original city.As Jakarta celebrates its 478th anniversary this year, the Jakarta Historical Museum on Jl.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Obituary

ObituaryFormer Indonesia ambassador to Canada Eki Syachrudin died on Tuesday after suffering a heart attack. He was 65 years old.A family member said Eki was admitted to Mitra International Hospital in Jatinegara, East Jakarta, after complaining of feeling ill earlier in the day.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/City to have Las Vegas-style fountains

City to have Las Vegas-style fountainsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter the laser lighting on the National Monument (Monas) and the deer zone in its park, a new attraction emulating the Las Vegas Bellagio dancing fountains is set to become another city icon next month.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rights

Blind Papuans ignored of their voting rightsNethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post/JayapuraAs many Jayapura residents headed to polling stations to cast their votes in the city's mayoral election on Tuesday, it was business as usual at the Humania Foundation boarding house for the blind in Polimak.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/JP/ /

JP/ /The Philippines: A Reality CheckJamil Maidan Flores Jakarta On the eve of the observance of the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, there seems to be little to celebrate, if you go by all the bad news bannered by the newspapers and blared by the other media.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Muhammadiyah seeks to create movement to enlighten all

Muhammadiyah seeks to create movement to enlighten all Indonesia's second largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, will hold its 45th congress in the East Java town of Malang from July 3 to July 8.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Only foreign aid can lift Africa out of poverty

Only foreign aid can lift Africa out of povertyJeffrey D. Sachs, Project Syndicate The G-8 Summit in Scotland in early July will bring together the political leaders of the richest countries to consider the plight of the poorest countries. So far, President George W.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Tension heightens in Depok elections

Tension heightens in Depok electionsAbdul Khalik and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BogorProtests and intimidation overshadowed vote counting in the Depok mayoral elections on Tuesday, prompting the Depok General Elections Commission (KPUD) to hold the tally until the counting is ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Road map planned for the insurance industry

Road map planned for the insurance industryThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will issue a "road map" for the insurance industry by the end of September, the Ministry of Finance says.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/'It's not for us to judge them'

'It's not for us to judge them'In a recent survey of students by the Cinta Anak Bangsa Foundation, a non-governmental organization working to combat drug use among teenagers, one in two respondents had a tolerant attitude toward pornography, while one in five had permissive views on drugs and ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Alleged cyanide killer on trial

Alleged cyanide killer on trialTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorCibinong District Court opened on Monday the trial of a 23-year- old who allegedly killed with poison last January two brothers and their sister.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/China agrees to add $200m in loans: Jusuf

China agrees to add $200m in loans: JusufThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing up the recently signed Sino-Indonesian strategic partnership agreement, China has agreed to increase its financial aid to Indonesia, adding another US$200 million in loans to finance major infrastructure projects in the ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/President wants Sutanto to boost antigraft drive

President wants Sutanto to boost antigraft driveTony Hotland and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has confidence that Comr. Gen. Sutanto, his nominated replacement for National Police chief Gen.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/National media widely availed of by candidates in local leadership polls

National media widely availed of by candidates in local leadership pollsSylvia Yazid, Bandung As with any attempt to initiate change, the local leadership elections have raised various interesting issues.One of them is the campaign process and how it is managed.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/The surprise outcome of the Iranian election

The surprise outcome of the Iranian electionGwynne Dyer, LondonIt doesn't make sense. In the previous two presidential elections,in 1997 and 2001, Iranians voted more than two-to-one for the reformist candidate, Mohammed Khatami.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Marsudi leads police Munir murder probe

Marsudi leads police Munir murder probeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police have established a team to follow up on the recommendations of a government-sanctioned fact-finding team that recently completed a six-month investigation into the murder of human rights ...

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/EC helps RI curb deforestation

EC helps RI curb deforestation JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban is scheduled to launch a joint project between the European Commission (EC) and Indonesia aimed at tackling deforestation in the country.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Graft probe into poll body continues

Graft probe into poll body continues JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office has collected more evidence on alleged corruption by members of the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta).

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, June 30, 2005

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

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/House demands closure of Bojong dump

House demands closure of Bojong dumpTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMembers of the House of Representatives recommended on Tuesday the closure of the controversy Bojong dump in Bogor, south of Jakarta, as its presence violated land zoning regulations.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu

Komnas HAM plans branch office in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it is exploring the possibility of opening a representative office in Palu, Central Sulawesi.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/Major party nominees sweeping local elections

Major party nominees sweeping local electionsThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe strongest political parties flexed their muscles in the direct elections of regional heads across the country, with their nominees becoming democratically elected leaders in the landmark elections.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/House rebukes three members of PDI-P for rowdy behavior

House rebukes three members of PDI-P for rowdy behaviorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives disciplinary council on Tuesday reprimanded three Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) members for disrupting a March plenary session, but found House leaders not guilty.

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Wed, 29 Jun 2005

JP/The future of cooperation between China and Indonesia

The future of cooperation between China and IndonesiaNatalia Soebagjo, ShanghaiTong Djoe must feel quite honored that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, our President, has asked for his help in opening the door to mainland China's corporate community.

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