Archive: 30 May 2005
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Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Bandung Internet shops close for fear of software piracy raids
Bandung Internet shops close for fear of software piracy raids Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung It was about 10 a.m. and Hidayat, 32, looked nervous after talking to a friend on the telephone.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Traps for embezzlers
Traps for embezzlers From Kompas Indonesia's economic downturn, with tens of millions of poor and unemployed people as well as the denudation of vast areas of forest, has resulted from corruption, among other things.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Korean broadcast launches in Asia
Korean broadcast launches in Asia Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Toting sneak peaks of TV dramas, cartoons and documentaries as well as business commodities, dozens of South Korean TV people visited Jakarta to sell some of their finest broadcast productions to local TV stations earlier this...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Air passengers likely to decline by 15%, says INACA
Air passengers likely to decline by 15%, says INACA The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to the prevailing high prices of aviation fuel, the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) expects this year's number of domestic airline passengers to decline by up to 15 percent.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Tangguh resettlement: Moving not only body but spirit
Tangguh resettlement: Moving not only body but spirit Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Bintuni Bay, Papua Lince has finished decorating her new house. Crimson curtains drape the doorway leading to the bedrooms from the living room.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Correction to article
Correction to article Regarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Strong quake jolts western Aceh town
Strong quake jolts western Aceh town ACEH JAYA, Aceh: Another strong earthquake rocked the tsunami- devastated town of Calang, the capital of Aceh Jaya regency on Friday. The epicenter of the earthquake measuring 4.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Separatist rebels hold talks in RP
Separatist rebels hold talks in RP PHILIPPINES: The Philippines' largest Muslim separatist rebel group on Sunday began three days of talks with members on peace talks with the government. Thousands of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members and supporters gathered in a camp in Sultan Kudarat...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
EKI to stage 'Battle of Love, When Love Turns Sour'
EKI to stage 'Battle of Love, When Love Turns Sour' Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an endeavor to deliver something innovative, the Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) dance company will fuse music and film in its next performance called Battle of Love, When Love Turns Sour.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/5/AUSTRALIA
JP/5/AUSTRALIA Australia urges stability in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: Australia has reiterated its stance that it wants stability in Papua. The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, David Ritchie reportedly claimed that his government was supporting the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia as well...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stop human exports
Stop human exports From Koran Tempo The news carried by Koran Tempo labeling Indonesia as the world's largest human exporter is interesting and surprising -- especially the quantity of this human traffic -- from 75,000 to 1 million citizens sent overseas a year, including women and children as the...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 56
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 56 Corby's drug trial and Australian public opinion 2. BBM: 2 X 24 Government restarts nationwide unleaded gasoline campaign 3. ACEH: 1 X 30 Rebels upbeat on EU joining talks 4. BRIBE: 2 X 28 Jakarta's public service discriminates, survey says
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
The debate on democratization
The debate on democratization Eric Hiariej, Yogyakarta The fall of Soeharto has been followed by debate on the future of democratization in Indonesia. Many Indonesians believe that Soeharto's fall has created chances for the establishment of democratic institutions.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Smoke-free school campaign kicks off
Smoke-free school campaign kicks off The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Smoking in schools may become a thing of the past now as the Indonesian AIDS Foundation (YAI) has launched a campaign to make high schools in Jakarta non-smoking zones.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 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.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 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.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Clinical guidelines sought to reduce malpractice
Clinical guidelines sought to reduce malpractice The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have called for standardized national clinical guidelines in an effort to reduce the number of cases of malpractice as well as to keep medical practitioners updated with the latest medical developments.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Indonesian safeguards against imports
Indonesian safeguards against imports Harry T. Prabawa, Jakarta As we all know, one of the consequences of free trade is that competition between domestic and imported products has increased in the domestic market.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
No real change in Jakarta politics
No real change in Jakarta politics John McBeth, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore National Mandate Party (PAN) legislator Alvin Lie is a 44-year-old paragliding enthusiast with long hair and an idealistic approach to politics.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
1. BOMB: 1 X 24
1. BOMB: 1 X 24 Poso blast ups security concerns 2. SBY: 2 X 22 Govt may review security officials after blast: SBY 3. FRENCH: 1 X 25 French 'non' could spark crisis 4. RIYADH: 2 X 16 King Fahd remains in hospital
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
More police placed in embassies and hotels
More police placed in embassies and hotels Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the bombing in Tentena, Central Sulawesi, that killed at least 20 people on Saturday, city police increased security on Sunday in strategic places, including at embassies and hotels.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Appeal to minister of communications
Appeal to minister of communications From Koran Tempo After the appointment of the new Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa my first expectation was that there would be a very marked improvement in public transportation. But in reality, no changes have taken place.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country. Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Corby's drug trial and Australian public opinion
Corby's drug trial and Australian public opinion Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 20-year prison term meted out by a court in Bali against Schapelle Corby on Friday for smuggling cannabis into the country is not the end of the road as far as her legal fight is concerned, but if there...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Sports academy falls behind the times
Sports academy falls behind the times Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ragunan in South Jakarta was once known for more than its zoo. Its athletics academy, home to a junior and high school in a compound replete with training facilities, was the place where 1990s badminton queen Susy...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Prabowo may let go of Kiani
Prabowo may let go of Kiani Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Berau, East Kalimantan Prabowo Subianto, the former son-in-law of ex-president Soeharto, is ready to sell his controlling stake in troubled pulp producer PT Kiani Kertas if there are no investors willing to inject badly needed fresh...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Jambi Governor in hot water for reneging on promise
Jambi Governor in hot water for reneging on promise Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Jambi Zulkifli Nurdin, the Jambi governor who is seeking reelection this year, is facing legal trouble over an unkept promise he made to residents.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Resident witness to change on Jl. Jaksa
Resident witness to change on Jl. Jaksa Andina Sawitri Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It doesn't take long to walk the length of the road, which is just a bit wider than an alley. Jl. Jaksa has been a magnet for budget tourists since the 1980s, and has felt the ups and downs of the country's...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Czech Embassy gets new counselor
Czech Embassy gets new counselor JAKARTA: A new diplomat who has vast experience in Asian affairs joined the Czech Embassy as its new counselor recently. Jiri Vobis also holds the post of head of mission at the embassy.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Malacca needs more warships, says TNI
Malacca needs more warships, says TNI JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) requires at least 36 warships to ensure effective security in the Strait of Malacca, where piracy is rampant, a senior officer said on Saturday. Western Region Fleet Military Commander Second Vice Adm.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Huawei plans to enters country's WCDMA market
Huawei plans to enters country's WCDMA market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications equipment provider Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. plans to enter the country's Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) market beginning in the fourth quarter of this year.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Febi overpowers top seed Prima to keep the edge in rivalry
Febi overpowers top seed Prima to keep the edge in rivalry Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Febi Widhianto clearly has Prima Simpatiaji's number in their continuing rivalry for the top spot in national men's tennis.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stop human exports
Stop human exports From Koran Tempo The news carried by Koran Tempo labeling Indonesia as the world's largest human exporter is interesting and surprising -- especially the quantity of this human traffic -- from 75,000 to 1 million citizens sent overseas a year, including women and children as the...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
RI can be a great country
RI can be a great country I refer to the account in The Jakarta Post on May 21 of the presidential address on the occasion of National Awakening Day, wherein he urged the Indonesian people to "feel proud of themselves and do the best they can for the country".
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gambling From Republika A betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Maspion arrests, harassment or quality law enforcement?
Maspion arrests, harassment or quality law enforcement? Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What a surprise. Alim Markus, a Surabaya-based tycoon who is best know for his clean record and successful businesses, was detained by the police on dubious criminal charges.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
'Energy-saving must be mandatory for all'
'Energy-saving must be mandatory for all' The government has asked residents of Java and Bali to save energy from May 23 to June 6 because of anticipated power supply disruptions as the government does work on its power plants.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Jakartans suffer from 'discriminating' public service, survey says
Jakartans suffer from 'discriminating' public service, survey says Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic, religious and racial discrimination and cronyism are widespread in Jakarta's public service at the subdistrict level, a new survey says.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Traps for embezzlers
Traps for embezzlers From Kompas Indonesia's economic downturn, with tens of millions of poor and unemployed people as well as the denudation of vast areas of forest, has resulted from corruption, among other things.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Be afraid, be very afraid of trash
Be afraid, be very afraid of trash There is one immediate activity to be taken before medium- and long-terms steps can begin. Start punishing people and households who/which: 1) Throw their trash into public areas. 2) don't have any tukang sampah (trash collector) coming to their place regularly.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Susilo and U.S. ties
Susilo and U.S. ties Though Indonesian lay opinion of the United States remains hostile, relations at government level are at their most stable after a dizzy run of four presidents following Soeharto's fall.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Clinton to return to Banda Aceh
Clinton to return to Banda Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: More than two months after his visit to tsunami-ravaged Aceh, former United States president Bill Clinton will return to the province on Monday to observe the progress of the relief effort.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
*Australians still hold out hope for Corby Page 2
*Australians still hold out hope for Corby Page 2 *Muslim clerics reject PKB congress results Page 4 *Bandung Computer shops close on fear of piracy raids Page 5 *Basic questions for Indonesian economists Page 6 *Apartments, condos everywhere, but few tenants Page 8 *EU faces crisis if French vote...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/20/ISBEDY
JP/20/ISBEDY Isbedy, 'literary pope' of Lampung Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung No discussion about Indonesian modern literature in Lampung would be complete without touching upon Isbedy Stiawan ZS.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Spirit upbeat in Kutai ahead of direct local elections
Spirit upbeat in Kutai ahead of direct local elections Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Kutai Kartanegara Heavy rain did not dampen Sudrajat's spirits during a campaign drive of a regental candidate in Kutai Kartanegara.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Several basic questions for Indonesian economists
Several basic questions for Indonesian economists Dita Indah Sari, Jakarta The debate over the pros and cons of the fuel price increase has begun to become dreary. Even though in many regions voices of opposition can still be heard, the peak of the debate has already passed.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Ex-BIN chief sues fact-finding team
Ex-BIN chief sues fact-finding team JAKARTA: The former chief of State Intelligence Body (BIN) Gen. (ret) A.M. Hendropriyono has reported two members of a fact- finding team probing the murder of human rights activist Munir to police for defamation. Hendropriyono, accompanied by his lawyer Maj. Gen.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Drought begins to affect C. Java
Drought begins to affect C. Java DEMAK, Central Java: Drought-like conditions have been reported in Demak regency, Central Java in the past few weeks, sparking fear of an imminent harvest failure. Sutikno, a farmer in Waru subdistrict here, said he had hoped to harvest his rice next month, but...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Govt may review security officials after bombs: SBY
Govt may review security officials after bombs: SBY Reiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Following the latest blasts that rocked the country, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Sunday a performance assessment of security officials was likely.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/5/FOOD
JP/5/FOOD More people in West Nusa Tenggara die of malnutrition Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Mataram An infant has died of malnutrition in West Nusa Tenggara province, bringing to eight the number of people who have died of the affliction since January, a senior health official said on...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
~Susilo and U.S. ties
~Susilo and U.S. ties Though Indonesian lay opinion of the United States remains hostile, relations at government level are at their most stable after a dizzy run of four presidents following Soeharto's fall.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Traders complain of quiet conditions
Traders complain of quiet conditions JAKARTA: Traders at Kebon Jati Market in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta are complaining about quiet business conditions, saying that their incomes had dropped significantly since they were moved into their new kiosks.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Senior councillor return graft money
Senior councillor return graft money JAMBI: Rustam Effendi, a former councillor in East Tanjungjabung regency, has recently returned Rp 130 million (US$13,829) in state funds that he allegedly embezzled, but the Jambi Prosecutor's Office remains adamant that he will still be tried for corruption.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
A buoyant economy
A buoyant economy The economy's performance during the first six months of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration was fairly impressive, with gross domestic product growing by 6.65 percent on a yearly basis in the fourth quarter of last year and 6.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Minister visits, offers help to malnourished children
Minister visits, offers help to malnourished children Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari visited disadvantaged people in Mataram on Saturday to see for herself the extent of malnutrition among children.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Tenaga to open bids for new power plant
Tenaga to open bids for new power plant KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian power utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd. plans to call for bids to construct a 150-megawatt power plant in eastern Sabah state estimated to cost one billion ringgit (US$263 million), a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
LG launches new laptops to tap RI IT market
LG launches new laptops to tap RI IT market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's laptop computer market has a newcomer. LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) has launched its new line of products, including portable computers and USB flashdiscs.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Bekasi fines over 13,000 motorists
Bekasi fines over 13,000 motorists BEKASI: Bekasi Police, working with officials from the transportation agency, ticketed 13,635 cars and motorcycles in May. Traffic police head Comr. Gatot Subroto said over the weekend that most of the tickets were for failure to carry necessary papers, failure to...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
RI democratic
RI democratic consolidation From Bisnis Indonesia The deepening and expansion of democracy, or democratic consolidation, needs behavioral and institutional changes that reflect socioeconomic demands and democratic values in society.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country. Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
City to impose zone-based levies on vendors
City to impose zone-based levies on vendors Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will impose zone-based fees on the over 141,000 street vendors operating, and critics say causing traffic, in the city.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
TNT express aims to be market leader
TNT express aims to be market leader The Jakarta Post, Jakarta TNT Express Indonesia has announced it was now serving domestic shipment to 16 major cities across the country, making it the first carrier and logistic provider that offers an integrated international and domestic service in Indonesia.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Jalan Jaksa offers more than cheap beer to tourists
Jalan Jaksa offers more than cheap beer to tourists Andina Sawitri Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Close to the center of the bustling city, Jl. Jaksa is really easy to reach. Coming alive after 5 p.m.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
NU irked by minister for deploying militia
NU irked by minister for deploying militia SIDOARJO, East Java: The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) central board has announced plans to officially reprimand Saifullah Yusuf, who chairs the organization's youth wing Ansor, after he deployed a paramilitary group during a meeting of the NU-founded National...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
KL in a tight spot over currency revamp
KL in a tight spot over currency revamp Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Speculators betting on a revaluation of the Malaysian ringgit peg to the dollar may be in for a long wait amid mixed signals in recent weeks over the seven-year-old fixed exchange rate policy.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
NU clerics declare Semarang congress illegitimate
NU clerics declare Semarang congress illegitimate The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) is veering away from internal reconciliation as a group of Muslim clerics who helped found the party demanded on Sunday a new congress to elect legitimate leaders.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Jasa Marga to close airport toll gate
Jasa Marga to close airport toll gate JAKARTA: Beginning at midnight on Sunday, toll operator Jasa Marga will close one of the three toll gates on the Cengkareng airport toll road. "This policy is meant to improve services on the toll road and increase its capacity," Jasa Marga executive...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
SGX to tie up with SE Asian bourses
SGX to tie up with SE Asian bourses SINGAPORE: The Singapore Exchange is looking to tie up with more exchanges in Southeast Asia as a way of providing more investment opportunities for investors, Channel News Asia reported over the weekend.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Apartments everywhere, but few tenants
Apartments everywhere, but few tenants Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New apartments and condominiums continue to flood the capital's market despite the fact only few of them are being occupied.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Downer says RI presidential pardon best hope for Corby
Downer says RI presidential pardon best hope for Corby Agence France-Presse, Sydney Foreign Minister Alexander Downer on Sunday advised a young Australian woman sentenced to 20 years in an Indonesian jail for smuggling marijuana to seek a pardon from Indonesia's president.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Mari to visit Egypt to boost trade ties
Mari to visit Egypt to boost trade ties JAKARTA: Egypt and Indonesia will have their fourth session of the Joint Ministerial Commission for Economic and Technical Cooperation meeting in Cairo next month, Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohamed E. Taha said in Jakarta.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Govt restarts nationwide unleaded gasoline campaign
Govt restarts nationwide unleaded gasoline campaign Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has restarted a nationwide campaign promoting the use of unleaded gasoline, imploring suppliers to introduce the fuel to outlets across the country by the end of the year.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country. Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Indosat revenues rise 13.8%
Indosat revenues rise 13.8% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Indosat, the country's second largest telecommunications firm, has started the year off with a positive outlook, booking a steady increase in both its earnings and net profits during this year's first quarter.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/5/HIO
JP/5/HIO Joss stick producers lack capital to expand Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Malang Joss sticks in various colors are lined up neatly in the front yard of Suhendro Pangestu's house in Jedong village in Malang regency, East Java.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Singapore Inc. goes on buying spree
Singapore Inc. goes on buying spree Bernice Han, Agence France-Presse/Singapore Got any prime property to sell for a few hundred million dollars in a major world capital ? Try offering it to Singapore, a land-scarce but cash-rich country emerging as a global property titan as it snaps up everything...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Dutch photographers take aim at domestic circles
Dutch photographers take aim at domestic circles M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To meet the growing demand for the works of Dutch photographers, the Cultural Center in Jakarta, the Erasmus Huis, is currently exhibiting the works of seven lens men who have been promoting a bold new...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Acehnese worry about future if peace talks break down
Acehnese worry about future if peace talks break down Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh While many take peace for granted, for the Acehnese it is a treasured, yet elusive goal, reflected in the mixed reactions to the ongoing dialog between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Slowly but surely, search goes on for athletic talent
Slowly but surely, search goes on for athletic talent Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's still early days in the campaign of the Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) to scour the country for the best young talent aged between 14 and 16 years.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Page 8
Page 8 1. Property -- six col, ine line 1 x 35 Apartments everywhere, but few tenants 2. Vendors -- 2 col, 3 lines 3 x 16 City to impose zone-based levies on vendors 3. Rokok -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 32 Smoke-free schools campaign kicks off 4.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/17/TNT
JP/17/TNT TNT now serves domestic shipment, aims to be market leader The Jakarta Post Jakarta TNT Express Indonesia has announced it was now serving the domestic market in 16 major cities across the country, making it the first delivery services firm that offers an integrated international and...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Poso blast ups security concerns
Poso blast ups security concerns The Jakarta Post, Tentena, Jakarta Flags were flown half mast on Sunday in the town of Tentena, Central Sulawesi, where two bombs exploded killing at least 20 people on Saturday morning.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Teach our children well
Teach our children well On May 16, junior high school students in Karangasem, Bali, had to take their 120-minute English language test. The last test page showed the following questions: Indonesia is a large archipelago (Correct).
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Febi and Ayu give Detec double victory at Hemaviton Challenge
Febi and Ayu give Detec double victory at Hemaviton Challenge Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Detec tennis club players dominated the Hemaviton Challenge 2005 here on Sunday with Febi Widhiyanto and Ayu Fani Damayanti winning the men's singles and women's singles respectively.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Inco upbeat about Asia-Pacific
Inco upbeat about Asia-Pacific Lynne Olver, Dow Jones/Toronto Beyond its current development projects in Canada and New Caledonia, nickel producer Inco Ltd. is considering Australia, the Philippines and China for future nickel mines and facilities, Chairman and Chief Executive Scott Hand said...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Taxing on pensioners
Taxing on pensioners From Kompas As a private employee I have submitted tax returns (SPT) for 20 years, despite my retirement. When I became a pensioner in April 1984, I requested the withdrawal of my taxpayer code number and exemption from my obligation to hand in SPT, only to be rejected.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
RI Embassy helps seamen's families
RI Embassy helps seamen's families JAKARTA: The families of two deceased Indonesian seamen -- Samsuri and Suryadi -- received insurance payouts recently with the help of Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, the embassy said recently. "The heirs of Samsuri and Suryadi received S$111,000 and S$83,878.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Rebels upbeat on EU joining talks
Rebels upbeat on EU joining talks Agencies, Helsinki/Jakarta The Aceh rebel group has expressed optimism on peace moves on Sunday, with a European Union delegation due to add weight to negotiations under way in Helsinki.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Displaced Shan asked to move out
Displaced Shan asked to move out THAILAND: Thailand has asked an ethnic Shan rebel group from Myanmar to move a settlement of civilians -- including more than 200 orphans -- from disputed border territory to deeper inside Myanmar, a senior Thai army officer said on Sunday.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Rexy said eager to get started in Malaysia
Rexy said eager to get started in Malaysia The Star, ANN/Kuala Lumpur Former Indonesian doubles ace Rexy Mainaky is reported set to travel to Malaysia earlier than expected to start work as the new high performance men's doubles coach of the national badminton team.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Higher salaries
Higher salaries and corruption From Kompas President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced plans to increase the salaries of civil servants and soldiers in an attempt to reduce corruption. In my view, it is more appropriate to raise salaries for the purpose of improving welfare rather than...
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
The Maspion arrests, harassment or good law enforcement?
The Maspion arrests, harassment or good law enforcement? NEWS ANALYSIS Riyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/Jakarta What a surprise. Alim Markus, a Surabaya-based tycoon who is best know for his clean record and successful businesses, was detained by the police for on dubious criminal charges.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
~For Spotlight:
~For Spotlight: COURTESY CALL: Premier Oil Natuna Sea B.V. (PONSBV), an oil company operating in the East Natuna Sea, paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on May 20. Seen in the picture (from left to right) are BP Migas' operations deputy R.S.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
Isbedy, 'literary pope' of Lampung
Isbedy, 'literary pope' of Lampung Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung No discussion about modern Indonesian literature in Lampung would be complete without touching upon Isbedy Stiawan ZS. The father of five, with two grandchildren, is now undeniably Lampung's literary icon.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
JP/5/UNDP
JP/5/UNDP Electricity returns in Maluku's formerly riot-torn areas M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/North Maluku While residents in North Sumatra and Java are experiencing electricity blackouts, North Maluku residents have again begun to enjoy electricity services since Thursday.
Mon, 30 May 2005, 07:00 WIB
LG aims to sell 150,000 air conditioners
LG aims to sell 150,000 air conditioners The Jakarta Post, Jakarta LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) targets to sell up to 150,000 air conditioners this year to households and commercial properties such as offices, hotels and shopping malls, an executive said.