Archive: 3 May 2005
93 articles found
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
War on corruption
War on corruption From Bisnis Indonesia 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. Others expect the KPK to continue its tasks until the case is thoroughly settled through the courts. The point is that the war on corruption must go on, because the nation is facing a moral crisis, manifesting itself particularly in graft.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Abolish democracy
Abolish democracy in RI, too costly From Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds. The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that the General Elections Commission is allegedly involved in a bribery case to cover up its embezzlement of large portions of the election fund.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
People of Yogyakarta get better acquainted with European Union
People of Yogyakarta get better acquainted with European Union Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakartans wanting to know more about the European Union can visit the three-day EU Days 2005 show, which opened here on Monday at Gadjah Mada University (UGM).
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's Bumi Resources Full-Year Profit Rises
Indonesia's Bumi Resources Full-Year Profit Rises Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Bumi Resources, Indonesia's biggest coal exporter, said net income last year surged tenfold from the year-earlier period, helped by an increase in production and higher coal prices. Net income for the year ended Dec. 31 jumped to Rp 1.21 trillion rupiah (US$125 million), or Rp 62 a share, from Rp 107.6 billion, or Rp 5.54 a share, the company said in an e- mailed statement today. Sales increased to Rp 9.81 trillion from Rp 3.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
332 graft cases uncovered in Jambi
332 graft cases uncovered in Jambi JAMBI: A total of 332 corruption cases have been uncovered over the past year in Jambi province, with losses to the state reaching Rp 4.5 billion (US$469,000), according to data from the Jambi Development Finance Comptroller. "The data is alarming. The actual number could be much larger, as many cases of corruption cases may not have been detected by the body," said Achmad Somad, the director of the Human Resources Development Institute in Jambi.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI short film to be screened at Cannes Film Festival
RI short film to be screened at Cannes Film Festival Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A local short film is among those to gain unofficial selection at the May Cannes Film Festival, making it the third Indonesian film ever shown at the festival and the first of non-feature length.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Three thinkers appointed to BPPT
Three thinkers appointed to BPPT JAKARTA: The government has announced three new senior researchers will be appointed to the prestigious Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). Harkali Setiyono will receive the post for his work in the use of light steel in construction, Sumaryanto for his study on biotechnology innovation for health, and Sarmidi Armin for his research on the post-harvest treatment of cacao for export.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Dry season is upon us, says weather agency
Dry season is upon us, says weather agency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's midday in Jakarta. Bus passengers are fanning themselves with newspapers, while people in cars turn up their air conditioners to the maximum. As the temperature hits 35 degrees Celsius, the dry season has begun, not only in Jakarta, but also in 70 other areas, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Monday.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. POET -- 2 x 28
1. POET -- 2 x 28 Corps diplomatic take the stage to read Raisa's poetry 2. FILM -- 2 x 27 RI short film to be screened at Cannes Film Festival
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
President, Vice President to go abroad to boost ties
President, Vice President to go abroad to boost ties Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is set to visit the United States, the European Union headquarters in Belgium, and Japan during his official trip later this month in a bid to boost ties with major countries.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mobile working system to enhance productivity
Mobile working system to enhance productivity The Jakarta Post Jakarta The efficient use of time and money is essential for Jakartans struggling to get to work amid notorious traffic congestion. With studies showing the average traveling speed in the capital is 14.75 kilometers an hour, several major companies have set up a mobile working system that enables their employees to work outside the office.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Consul's house tightly guarded
Consul's house tightly guarded BANDUNG: A team of Bandung police personnel were tightly guarding the residence of Polish honorary consul Mariola Budiman on Saturday, following an armed robbery at the house a day earlier. The 10-strong police personnel were deployed to the house to give a sense of security to the consul's family, who were still shocked by the armed robbery, said Adj. Sr. Comr. Achmad Abdi, chief of West Java's police detectives.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poso bombers still at large
Poso bombers still at large PALU, Central Sulawesi: Five days after a bombing outside two non-governmental organization offices in Poso, police say they are still in the dark as to who the perpetrators are. "Until today, we haven't been able to arrest those responsible," Central Sulawesi police chief Brig. Gen. Aryanto Sutadi said. The bomb exploded outside the offices of the Center of Peace and Conflict Resolution and the Institute of the Civil Society Empowerment in Poso last Wednesday.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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1 x 35 House to focus on budget revision JP/4/pilkada 1 x 44 Analysts urge election delays in all regions JP/4/4Awards 2 x 27 Young Indonesian scientists win physics awards in Poland JP/4/WARDAH Activist Wardah honored JP/4/WEATHER 3 x 13 BMG says dry season is upon us
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Three thinkers appointed to top technology agency JAKARTA: The government has announced three new senior researchers will be appointed to the prestigious Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). Harkali Setiyono will receive the post for his work in the use of light steel in construction, Sumaryanto for his study on biotechnology innovation for health, and Sarmidi Armin for his research on the post-harvest treatment of cacao for export.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bird-watching on Timor a rewarding experience
Bird-watching on Timor a rewarding experience Neville Kemp, Contributor, kemp@telkom.net Brown. Bare. Dry. A fire-scorched and sun-baked island. These were the words that formed in my head as I flew into Kupang, Timor at the height of the dry season. As a keen forest bird-watcher accustomed to the lush greenery of Papua, Sumatra, and Java, it was a shock to be greeted by such contrast, and little to inspire confidence for seeing and photographing the birds of Timor.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Q1 exports jumps 31.39%
Indonesia Q1 exports jumps 31.39% Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's first quarter exports jumped 31.39 percent to US$19.76 billion from $15.04 billion in the same period last year, thanks in part to increased demand for coal, ores, copper and other minerals, as well as knitted apparel.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2: Survivors take brave, first step toward new life
Part 1 of 2: Survivors take brave, first step toward new life Upon the invitation of the International Migrants (IOM), The Jakarta Post's Chisato Hara days observing developments in the tsunami- devastated province, including the hand over of shelters to displaced people in Tingkeum, Banda Aceh. The following article is one of two parts. Tasya is six months old, perhaps a little underdeveloped for her age, but bright-eyed and quick to smile -- even at strangers. "She is a good baby.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Acehnese pin hope on new body Page 2
*Acehnese pin hope on new body Page 2 *Analysts urge election delays in all regions Page 4 *Protesters critical of university salary rise Page 5 *Islam in RI has always been multifaceted Page 7 *City council finds Rp 13.9b malfeasance in KPUD Page 8 *Koizumi tells EU not to sell arms to China Page 11 *RI first quarter exports jumps 31.39% Page 13 *Survivors take brave, first step toward new life Page 17 *Bird watching on Timor a rewarding experience Page 18
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kendal not ready for election
Kendal not ready for election SEMARANG, Central Java: Kendal regency's elections might have to be postponed because of a lack of state funds, an official said on Monday. "If the funds are there on May 5, we can hold the election, but if they aren't, we will have to postpone," Kendal election committee head Kami Hartono said.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/MEDCO
JP/13/MEDCO Medco to get $190m in compensation for Jeruk Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesian energy giant PT Medco Energi Internasional will cash in on its calculated gamble in drilling wells in the Jeruk oil field by claiming US$190 million in compensation from the field's original partners, Cue Energy and Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC).
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Islam in Indonesia has always been multifaceted Muhamad Ali Manoa 2. Todung -- Karaha Bodas: Quo Vadis? 2 X 30 Tactics to delay settlement of dispute will eventually backfire Karaha Bodas: Quo Vadis? Todung Mulya Lubis Jakarta
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Aceh chief named Army deputy chief
Ex-Aceh chief named Army deputy chief JAKARTA: Former Aceh military commander Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya, who led an operation against separatist rebels, was officially installed as the new Army deputy chief on Monday. After the inauguration ceremony at Army Headquarters in Jakarta, Endang expressed hope the government would determine the status of the tsunami-ravaged Aceh by considering all sectors, including security, to enable reconstruction work to continue in the province.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. BKPM ------ 4x14
1. BKPM ------ 4x14 Govt strips BKPM of power as Toemion's post is vacated 2. KPU ------ 2x20 House to replace KPU members amid graft probe 3. Educat ---- 4x11 Susilo slams schools that scrimp on 'idealism' 4. Prison ---- 1x38 Children worried about life after prison
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
~Tsunami - 125 days after
~Tsunami - 125 days after Message from Minister for Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Agnes van Ardenne-van der Hoeven In Indonesia, on the streets of Banda Aceh, the impact of the tsunami is still being felt. Children are still crying because their parents died. Fathers and mothers are missing their lost children every day. Men cannot work, children cannot go to school, the roads are ruined and many still have no running water or electricity.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ricky turns his attention to shaping future champions
Ricky turns his attention to shaping future champions Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ricky Soebagja's name is firmly established as one of the badminton's best players. With partner Rexy Mainaky, Ricky followed in the great tradition of Indonesian doubles pairs, such as Tjun Tjun and Johan Wahyudi from the 1970s, but the duo also left their own distinctive mark.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Survivors take brave, first step toward new life (Part II)
Survivors take brave, first step toward new life (Part II) Chisato Hara The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh The shelter settlement is located on the far end of Tingkeum next to a small stream and along the village's main road. A wide gravel pathway lined with potted plants leads up to the numbered shelters, and on each door is a pink placard indicating the head of household and their dependents who will live there.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local elections -- the storm before the calm
Local elections -- the storm before the calm Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The saying "the calm before the storm" does not apply to Indonesian politics. In most instances it is the exact opposite: a storm before the calm. The election season of 2004 was one case where initial concern and anxiety belied the eventual calm at the polls.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Three thinkers appointed to top technology agency JAKARTA: The government has announced three new senior researchers will be appointed to the prestigious Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). Harkali Setiyono will receive the post for his work in the use of light steel in construction, Sumaryanto for his study on biotechnology innovation for health, and Sarmidi Armin for his research on the post-harvest treatment of cacao for export.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
City discovers signature forgery case
City discovers signature forgery case Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration revealed on Monday that it had discovered a forged document involving taxi operator PT Primer Metro Transindo. Fauzi Bowo told reporters that his signature had been forged on a document that allowed the firm to operate its taxis in the capital, which has been closed to new taxi companies due to an over-supply in the city.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt to fire corrupt bureaucrats
Govt to fire corrupt bureaucrats Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking a way to end lifetime guarantee employment by revising the public servants law, with the aim of curbing corruption. The long chain of bureaucracy at present has made it difficult for the government to discharge civil servants who are proven guilty of corruption, including asking for illegal fees.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Media freedom threatened more than ever
Media freedom threatened more than ever The fall of the New Order regime in 1998 and the formation of a new government after democratic elections in 1999 were seen as major boosts for press freedom in Indonesia. But the past two years have seen press freedom in the country take a hit, with several journalists brought up on criminal charges for allegedly defamatory stories.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mahmud Batubara: A teacher's tale
Mahmud Batubara: A teacher's tale Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Mahmud Batubara has worked for 30 years without being paid a dime. However, the 52-year-old teacher has no intention of calling it quits. "My living expenses are taken care of by the school's foundation. If I need rice, I'll be given enough rice. It's hard, but it's my life," Mahmud told The Jakarta Post on Monday at the private school he works at, which is run by the Al Wasliyah Education Foundation in Medan.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Live grenade found on vacant lot
Live grenade found on vacant lot BEKASI: While inspecting on his idle plot of land in Aren Jaya, Bekasi Timur, on Sunday afternoon, Aris Suyudi found a live grenade dating from World War II. Aris reported the discovery to the Bekasi Police and the Jakarta Police bomb squad later searched the area but found no other munitions. A preliminary check revealed the hand grenade was made in England in 1942. -- JP
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. Analysis (55) - 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45)
1. Analysis (55) - 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45) Local elections -- the storm before the calm 2. Susilo (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) President, Vice President to go abroad to boost ties 3. Aceh (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Acehnese pin hopes on newly established body 4. Fees (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Govt to fire corrupt bureaucrats --- 5. Photos and oddworld
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Card cuts visa red tape
Card cuts visa red tape Duncan Graham, Contributor, Surabaya When a top Cabinet minister criticized Australia's visa policy at an Indonesia-Australia business conference in Bali, he certainly stirred the proverbial possum. Or, as they say elsewhere, created controversy.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Diplomatic corps take the stage to read Raisa's poetry
Diplomatic corps take the stage to read Raisa's poetry Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Scientists in Scotland recently declared that poems were beneficial for the brain, explaining that "If literature is food for the mind, then a poem is a banquet".
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susanto off to flying start against Dao
Susanto off to flying start against Dao Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teenager Susanto Megaranto chalked up an upset win over Vietnamese Dao Thien Hai in the opening round of their best-of- seven matchup series at the Japfa Chess Festival here on Monday. The 17-year-old Indonesian stopped Dao, 10 years his senior, with black in 48 moves in around three hours and half.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Low subsidy, conflict blamed for power crisis
Low subsidy, conflict blamed for power crisis M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Ambon schools did not pay their electricity bills for years on end due to low power subsidies and the prolonged sectarian conflict, Ambon school executives said on Saturday. J. Soukotta, the school principal of Ambon 4 Vocational High School, said that the power subsidy that the government paid to the school was insufficient to cover the school's power use.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Time to focus on identifying youngsters with potential
Time to focus on identifying youngsters with potential Sports consultant Hans Peter Thumm began working with the Directorate of Sports Affairs on sports development, particularly in the field of athletics, in 2003 as part of a cooperation program with the government of Germany. With the program dissolved at the end of March, the German spoke to The Jakarta Post's Moch. N.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,450 0 58,000 Adhi Karya 760 30 17,981,000 Adira Dinamika 2,100 0 0 AGIS Tbk 120 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 275 0 0 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,220 0 1,314,000 Alakasa Industrindo 165 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk...
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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Three thinkers appointed to top technology agency JAKARTA: The government has announced three new senior researchers will be appointed to the prestigious Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT). Harkali Setiyono will receive the post for his work in the use of light steel in construction, Sumaryanto for his study on biotechnology innovation for health, and Sarmidi Armin for his research on the post-harvest treatment of cacao for export.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sidewalk traders stage protest
Sidewalk traders stage protest PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: About 5,000 sidewalk vendors staged a protest at a roundabout in Palembang city center on Monday, rejecting the mayor's decision to move them to the city's Jakabaring market. "The mayor is not being fair. We are only trying earn a living in the Pasar 16 market," a trader, Effendi, said. He said that Jakabaring market did not attract many customers, meaning it would be hard for traders to earn money. "We refuse to be removed.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Council finds Rp 13.9b malfeasance in KPUD
Council finds Rp 13.9b malfeasance in KPUD Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After two weeks of inquiries, the City Council said on Monday that it uncovered irregularities totaling Rp 13.9 billion (US$1.45 million) in the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) Rp 168.6 billion 2004 budget and would submit its findings to its chairman.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games contingent may top 600
SEA Games contingent may top 600 Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) said on Monday the Indonesian contingent for the 23rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games was likely to top 600 athletes, following the recent addition of dozens of events in the biannual event. KONI's head of development Djoko Pramono said additional events at the Games in Manila later this year would include the team competitions in badminton and tennis.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Protesters critical of UGM salary increase
Protesters critical of UGM salary increase The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta, Surabaya More than 500 lecturers, employees and students of Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University (UGM) staged a protest on Monday against pay increases decided upon by the rector. The new salary policy, for instance, raised the salary of a professor by between Rp 270,000 and Rp 900,000 each, while the university's rector and deans enjoyed a 400 percent rise, becoming Rp 25 million and Rp 15 million respectively.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah ends up on suspected BI intervention
Rupiah ends up on suspected BI intervention Dow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah closed slightly higher on Monday as Bank Indonesia reportedly unloaded dollars to drive the local unit up, dealers said. The dollar closed at Rp 9,548, down from its close on Friday at Rp 9,560. The greenback fell to an intraday low of Rp 9,525 as some foreign banks in Jakarta sold the unit after Bank Indonesia allegedly intervened via state banks, dealers said.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Foreign tourist arrivals rose by 12 percent in March: BPS
Foreign tourist arrivals rose by 12 percent in March: BPS The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of foreign tourists arriving through Indonesia's 13 main entry points rose by nearly 12 percent in March from a month earlier, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Monday. In its latest statistics of the country's tourism sector, the agency reported that 345,964 travellers had visited Indonesia in March, up from the 309,006 visitors recorded the previous month.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Javanese culture
Javanese culture and democracy Although members of the Javanese community may claim they represent a "non-confrontational" culture (Javanese culture barrier to democracy: The Jakarta Post, April 30), it might be arrogant to not consider the experiences of young girls sold into prostitution discussed in the following page of the same issue of the Post (Human trafficking on the rise in East Java).
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Activist Wardah honored
Activist Wardah honored The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Honors and awards are the last thing an activist fighting for the rights of the poor seeks. The looks on the faces of people who have gotten back their homes after being evicted, the smiles of pedicab drivers who have not lost their sole means of support, these are all the recognition a dedicated activist requires.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Children worried about life after prison
Children worried about life after prison Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Gripped with curiosity and a thirst to communicate with outsiders, residents of the Tangerang Children's Penitentiary approached the visiting strangers. The stories then poured out. Herman was jailed for using and dealing heroin. Erik, Ardi and Lucky stabbed a man to death.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
War on corruption
War on corruption From Bisnis Indonesia 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. Others expect the KPK to continue its tasks until the case is thoroughly settled through the courts. The point is that the war on corruption must go on, because the nation is facing a moral crisis, manifesting itself particularly in graft.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hypermart opened in Makassar
Hypermart opened in Makassar JAKARTA: Retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima Tbk has planned to expand by opening 10 Hypermart stores -- including its seventh one, which was opened last week in Makassar -- 11 Matahari department stores and between 20 and 25 Timezone game centers. "The success of Hypermarts lie in five things: convenience, easy to shop, bright, quality guarantee and low price," said Noel Trinder, CEO of Matahari Supermarket, in a statement.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
'I prefer a park in the middle of city'
'I prefer a park in the middle of city' Jakarta, home to around nine million people, has only five large sports stadiums open to the public. The city administration, however, has decided to convert the Menteng soccer stadium into a park that would include cafes and a jogging track. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their thoughts on the plan. Amalia Wanata, 33, is a clerk at a pharmaceutical company on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, May 3, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, May 3, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Five RI men face piracy charges
Five RI men face piracy charges THAILAND: Five heavily armed Indonesian men who tried to take over a Thai fishing boat in the Andaman Sea have been arrested and are being held on suspicion of piracy and illegal possession of weapons, the Thai army said on Monday. The Thai navy boarded the fishing boat last week after it signaled it was in distress and arrested the five men, in their 20s.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
President, VP to go abroad
President, VP to go abroad Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is set to visit the United States, the European Union headquarters in Belgium, and Japan during his official trip later this month in a bid to boost ties with major countries. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie announced here on Monday that the President and his entourage, including businesspeople, will depart on May 24 for the eight-day trip. "It's big countries.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Arpeni offers shares at Rp 700
Arpeni offers shares at Rp 700 JAKARTA: Shipping company PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line Tbk offered 500 million shares, or 33.3 percent of the company's total shares, worth between Rp 700 (7 U.S. cents) and Rp 1,200 each during its Initial Public Offering on Monday. "The price earning ratio (PER) for each share is between 4.7 and eight times.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
On-year inflation rate above 8% in April: BPS report
On-year inflation rate above 8% in April: BPS report Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Monthly inflation began to ease in April from its sharp rise in March, but still leaves year-on-year inflation unchanged above the 8 percent level, official figures from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) show.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Abolish democracy
Abolish democracy in RI, too costly From Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds. The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that the General Elections Commission is allegedly involved in a bribery case to cover up its embezzlement of large portions of the election fund.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Thai troops begin joint drills
U.S., Thai troops begin joint drills THAILAND: Some 6,300 U.S. and Thai troops began a two-week military drill in Thailand on Monday focusing on disaster relief, the U.S. Embassy said, four months after a tsunami devastated southern coastal areas. U.S. Ambassador to Thailand Ralph L.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Susilo slams schools that scrimp on 'idealism'
Susilo slams schools that scrimp on 'idealism' Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed concern on Monday about the growing number of private schools, many of which allegedly put profit before quality of education for their students. "My expectation is that private schools in Indonesia can maintain the ideal to raise the education standard of our people, not just raise money from the students.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
House to focus on budget revision
House to focus on budget revision Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a five-week recess, the House of Representatives kicked off on Monday its fourth sitting period, which will focus on the deliberation of the state budget revision and the bill on disaster management.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
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~CD: Dewa must bow to Islamists From Koran Tempo A number of Islamic organizations have reported the Dewa pop rock band to the Jakarta police for failing to change the group's newest album cover, which bears a logo resembling the word Allah. Group leader Dhani, as a Muslim, should apologize to his fellow citizens of the same faith who have given him advice and suggestions to do something good for the sake of Islamic brotherhood.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Javanese culture
Javanese culture and democracy Although members of the Javanese community may claim they represent a "non-confrontational" culture (Javanese culture barrier to democracy: The Jakarta Post, April 30), it might be arrogant to not consider the experiences of young girls sold into prostitution discussed in the following page of the same issue of the Post (Human trafficking on the rise in East Java).
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Merpati resumes Bandung-S'pore route flights after seven years
Merpati resumes Bandung-S'pore route flights after seven years Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung After a hiatus of seven years, domestic airline company Merpati Nusantara has resumed servicing direct flights between the West Java city of Bandung and Singapore. Operational director Harry Parjama said on Monday at Bandung's Husein Sastranegara Airport that the firm saw the route as a promising market.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Flooding hits Konawe regency
Flooding hits Konawe regency KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Flooding has hit Konawe regency, Southeast Sulawesi over the past week, affecting some 700 families in the regency. The families, some of whom have taken refuge in safer places, have been in disarray for the past week, with their houses being damaged, their cattle swept away, and their paddy fields inundated by water that could lead to harvest failure.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ex-Singapore president dies of cancer
Ex-Singapore president dies of cancer Wee Sui Lee, Associated Press/Singapore Former Singapore President Wee Kim Wee has died from cancer at age 89, his family said on Monday. Bill Wee said his father's death on early Monday was from "secondary cancer" arising from complications from an earlier bout with prostate cancer. Wee served as high commissioner to Malaysia, as well as ambassador to Japan and South Korea before assuming the largely ceremonial presidency, which he held from 1985 to 1993.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indian food attracts wider market
Indian food attracts wider market Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Thanks partly to Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and other Bollywood people, all things Indian are gaining popularity here, including its spicy and pungent cuisine. Until recently, very few could afford Indian cuisine regularly because Indian eateries in Jakarta were mostly upmarket. Now, for less than Rp 40,000 you can enjoy a complete Indian meal plus soft drink at a number of eateries.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Down with smugglers!
Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual. At least two coincidences occurred during the summit involving one of the summit members, China.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
JIS has never barred police
JIS has never barred police I write concerning an article in your April 29 issue. The article referred to an incident during a Jakarta Youth Basketball Association game at Jakarta International School (JIS) on April 17. Contrary to suggestions in the article, JIS has never barred police officers from entering school premises. The school has, in fact, received police visitors on four separate occasions since the incident.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May 2
Rupiah Rates May 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,816.83 7,034.62 7,464.49 7,386.82 Brunei dollar 1 6,116.50 5,503.20 5,840.81 5,778.73 Canadian dollar 1 7,942.34 7,148.63 7,584.35 7,506.53 Swiss franc 1 8,372.02 7,532.12 7,994.66 7,909.23 Danish krone 1 1,730.52 1,557.14 1,652.52 1,635.10 Euro 1 12,883.97 11,594.66 12,303.24 12,175.16 Poundsterling 1 19,113.37 17,202.85 18,251.86 18,064.14 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,286.45 1,158.07 1,228.46 1,216.06...
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May 2
Rupiah Rates May 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,816.83 7,034.62 7,464.49 7,386.82 Brunei dollar 1 6,116.50 5,503.20 5,840.81 5,778.73 Canadian dollar 1 7,942.34 7,148.63 7,584.35 7,506.53 Swiss franc 1 8,372.02 7,532.12 7,994.66 7,909.23 Danish krone 1 1,730.52 1,557.14 1,652.52 1,635.10 Euro 1 12,883.97 11,594.66 12,303.24 12,175.16 Poundsterling 1 19,113.37 17,202.85 18,251.86 18,064.14 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,286.45 1,158.07 1,228.46 1,216.06...
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Young Indonesian scientists win physics awards in Poland
Young Indonesian scientists win physics awards in Poland The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of students have been given special recognition in observance of National Education Day as they won awards in an international scientific contest in Katowice, Poland.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
London IPO set for July, road shows June
London IPO set for July, road shows June The time table for Medco's secondary public offering (SPO) is being finalized, with the event scheduled for mid-July, CEO Hilmi Panigoro said. "We will make non-deal road shows to Hong Kong and Singapore in May," Hilmi said. After that, in June, the company would conduct official road shows to Asian cities as well as London and several cities in the U.S., namely Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia, and Boston, he added.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornography From Media Indonesia The sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern. Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye. The problem of morality and character among teenagers involves not only formal education but also the role of their families, social environment and personal associations.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Army, police to make up
Army, police to make up JAKARTA: Following a recent brawl involving soldiers and police officers, the Army has ordered members of the Cimanggis Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) to limit their activities in public areas. "The Army chief (Lt. Gen. Djoko Santoso) and the National Police chief (Gen. Da'i Bachtiar) have agreed to impose tough actions against those who violate the law and undermine the good relations between the police and the military," Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Public minivan drivers on strike
Public minivan drivers on strike TANGERANG: About 500 public minivan drivers in Tangerang went on strike on Monday to protest the presence of a new public minivan route they said took away their business. Tangerang Public Minivan Drivers Solidarity group chairman Ujang said the regency and Tangerang Council should cancel the license for the new route which was depriving drivers on 12 other routes of their daily earnings, Tempointeraktif reported. The new route traverses Kotabumi, Jl.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese pin hopes on newly established body
Acehnese pin hopes on newly established body The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of thousands of tsunami survivors in Aceh have pinned their hopes on a new rehabilitation and reconstruction body to help them rebuild their lives. "We do not want to deal with anymore problems after the body is operational. We only expect solutions to our problems, based on facts, not based on the misperceptions of village heads," a resident of Banda Aceh told Antara.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Child laborers get an education
Child laborers get an education The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Previously unable to go to school because of a lack of time and money, dozens of children working in factories in Tangerang are now able to enjoy their right to an education. The Creative Education Committee for Indonesian Child Laborers (Kompak Indonesia) has provided a mobile school for 50 child workers in Tangerang.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Analysts urge election delays in all regions
Analysts urge election delays in all regions Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is being urged to delay local elections as most regions appear to be unprepared for the polls and existing regulations contain many legal loopholes, which are feared may spell chaos during the elections.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
1 heading for page 18 -- Environment
1 heading for page 18 -- Environment 1. BIRD -- 2 x 20 Bird-watching on Timor a rewarding experience
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Big Brother, once again
Big Brother, once again It takes a good ear and good counsel, as well as a degree of intelligence and conscience, for a leader to weigh all sorts of proposals, with coaxing and cajoling from all sides, and arrive at the best possible decision. What kind of counsel President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono is now getting over proposed amendments to the Criminal Code from his ministers is not entirely clear.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tactics to delay settlement of dispute will eventually backfire
Tactics to delay settlement of dispute will eventually backfire Todung Mulya Lubis, Jakarta When Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration took over the government, one of the items in its first-100-day agenda, as put forward by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakri, was to settle the Karaha Bodas and Cemex cases.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
[i]Upon the invitation of the International Organization on
Upon the invitation of the International Organization on Migrants (IOM), The Jakarta Post's Chisato Hara spent several days observing developments in the tsunami-devastated province, including the hand over of shelters to displaced people in Tingkeum, Banda Aceh. The following article is one of two parts.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel's 2004 net income up 29%
Telkomsel's 2004 net income up 29% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nation's largest mobile operator PT Telekomunikasi Selular (Telkomsel), which holds more than 50 percent of the cellular market here, reported on Monday a 29 percent increase in net income in 2004 to Rp 5.47 trillion. An addition of 6.7 million subscribers during the year, and a 66 percent growth in revenues generated from SMS and other mobile data services all contributed to the profit surge, according to a press statement.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papuans protesters reject integration
Papuans protesters reject integration About 300 protesters demonstrated outside the Jayapura provincial council buildings on Monday against the United Nations' decision to give Indonesia control of the province in 1963. The group, calling itself the Papua People's Civil Rights Coalition, protested the United Nations Temporary Executive Authority's (UNTEA) decision to hand over the control of Papua to Indonesia in 1963, after Indonesia invaded the former Dutch colony a year earlier.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Islam in Indonesia has always been multifaceted
Islam in Indonesia has always been multifaceted Muhamad Ali, Manoa An adequate understanding of the history and contemporary nature of Islam in Indonesia has been and is still crucial in dealing with national, regional and world affairs. There have been two streams of thought on Indonesia's religious character among the public, policy makers and scholars. Many observe that hard-liners are still the most conspicuous phenomena in the country. "Religious" problems are still a real potential threat.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shortage of security staff cause of rampant train crimes: KAI
Shortage of security staff cause of rampant train crimes: KAI Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon State railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia has blamed a shortage of security personnel for rampant acts of vandalism and crime on trains and supporting facilities. First. Insp. Sabadan, the head of Cirebon railway police, said recently that his unit had only seven men, which he claims is inadequate given the vast area under the unit's responsibility.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt strips BKPM of power, Theo's post is vacated
Govt strips BKPM of power, Theo's post is vacated The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid talks of replacing Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) head Theo F. Toemion, the government is aiming to strip away some of the agency's authority. Minister of Trade Mari Elka Pangestu said on Monday the government would strip the authority of BKPM to issue investment approvals so as to reduce time needed for foreign businesses to start operations here.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Medco to get $190m in compensation for Jeruk field
Medco to get $190m in compensation for Jeruk field Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian energy giant PT Medco Energi Internasional will cash in on its calculated gamble in drilling wells in the Jeruk oil field by claiming US$190 million in compensation from the field's original partners, Cue Energy and Singapore Petroleum Company (SPC).
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
House to replace KPU members amid graft probe
House to replace KPU members amid graft probe Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to louder calls from the public and antigraft organizations, the House of Representatives plans to replace members of the General Elections Commission (KPU), who are being investigated for allegedly embezzling billions.
Tue, 03 May 2005, 00:00 WIB
Survivors take brave, first step toward new life (Part II)
Survivors take brave, first step toward new life (Part II) Chisato Hara The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh The shelter settlement is located on the far end of Tingkeum next to a small stream and along the village's main road. A wide gravel pathway lined with potted plants leads up to the numbered shelters, and on each door is a pink placard indicating the head of household and their dependents who will live there.