Archive: 4 April 2005
72 articles found
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Ministry to audit 3G license holders
Ministry to audit 3G license holders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Faced with problems of ineffectiveness in firms currently holding 3G licenses, the Ministry of Information and Communications is undergoing an audit on the telecommunication companies. "We are auditing the companies on their efficiency and trying, overall, to work out the problems in frequency allocations thoroughly," Minister of Information and Communications Sofyan A.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papal legacy
Papal legacy The comments of two Catholic women -- one from the world's newest state, East Timor, the other from New York -- about Pope John Paul II, the former leader of about 1.1 billion Catholic faithful, accurately reflected the feelings of so many people around the globe.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police powerless against illegal cars
Police powerless against illegal cars BATAM, Riau Islands: The widespread use of smuggled cars from Singapore and Malaysia by local residents in Batam has caused many cars to carry similar license plate numbers, police officials say. Chief of Barelang police traffic unit, First Adj. Comr. Marcelino said the police could not do much about it. He added that the police were still trying to find the right way to prevent use of illegal cars in the city.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's precious chance for international respect
Indonesia's precious chance for international respect Wimar Witoelar, Jakarta They say political discontent comes from raised expectations. That was the case with the raised expectations arising out of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono campaign, and it could become the case now as the government promises coordinated action in Aceh.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
City administration told to crack down on illegal fees
City administration told to crack down on illegal fees Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Factions in the City Council expressed concern on Tuesday over illegal fees collected by city administration officials and thugs and urged authorities to crack down on such practices. Spokeswoman of the Democratic Party Faction Ernawati Sugondo questioned on Tuesday the administration's commitment to ending illegal fee collection. "There are clear rulings on how to collect regional fees.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Coaches suggest matches suspension
Coaches suggest matches suspension MILAN, Italy: The coaches of leading Serie A teams called for the suspension of Italian league matches this weekend in a sign of respect for the seriously ill Pope John Paul II. "To stop (matches) would be right and proper," said AC Milan coach Carlo Ancelotti on Friday. Juventus coach Fabio Capello agreed, adding: "The Holy Father deserves respect." Italian soccer league authorities have not yet made a decision.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Princes among the 'papabili', the men who could be pope
Princes among the 'papabili', the men who could be pope Agence France-Presse, Vatican City There is no clear favorite to succeed Pope John Paul II as the Roman Catholic Church's 264th leader, but several cardinals are thought to have the calibre, charisma and political clout to prevail at a conclave of their peers.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Totus tuus' -- a pope who dedicated himself to humanity
'Totus tuus' -- a pope who dedicated himself to humanity Early life Karol Wojtyla was born on May 18, 1920, in Wadowice, near Krakow. His father was a non-commissioned officer in the Polish army and his mother died in 1929 when he was eight. In 1938, he began studying philosophy and literature at the university in Krakow, which the Nazis closed when they invaded in 1939. To escape death or deportation, Wojtyla worked in a quarry and later took an office job.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pope John Paul II, giant of the age
Pope John Paul II, giant of the age Philip Pullella, Reuters/Vatican City Adored by many, attacked by others, Pope John Paul is the most prominent religious leader and perhaps the most widely recognized person in the world. He died on Saturday evening after more than a quarter of a century on the global stage, where he was both a champion of the downtrodden and an often contested defender of orthodoxy within his own church.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Everybody feels a personal link with him'
'Everybody feels a personal link with him' Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post It was Saturday morning on Feb. 5, 2000 in the Vatican audience room. After receiving then president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, Pope John Paul II blessed 11 Indonesian Catholic businessmen and journalists who were traveling with the president. I was rather reluctant to kneel in front of him. I felt very disappointed after realizing that he presented rosaries only to women while men received medallions.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Riau to host Physics Olympiad
Riau to host Physics Olympiad PEKANBARU, Riau: Some 116 participants from 20 countries will be coming to the Riau provincial capital of Pekanbaru for the 6th Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) next month, official said on Saturday.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta mulling an extra holiday
Jakarta mulling an extra holiday JAKARTA: The central government is still considering granting Jakarta schools a public holiday on April 21, the day when most of the heads of state participating in the Asian-African Summit are expected to arrive. "We have yet to determine whether the holiday will be for all schools in Jakarta or just some of them," State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra announced late on Friday. He added that the government was expecting input from Governor Sutiyoso.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
More govt fees planned for tourist industry
More govt fees planned for tourist industry City to cut kerosene red tape Airport takes over taxi service More residents lack access to health services 'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson' Over 100 bomb threats received since Australian Embassy attack
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Effects of fuel price hike
Effects of fuel price hike I am writing in response to the article published on March 28. The article is titled, Who fights for the poor?. The ostensible purpose of the article was to investigate the effects of the rise in fuel prices. However, the article does not mention anything about the effects that the price rises have had on the family. The article mentions tuition and transportation costs and electricity bills, but nothing about fuel costs.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P sets target in local elections
PDI-P sets target in local elections M. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has changed the much criticized selection of candidates for regional executive posts, which in the past was determined by the central board. Pramono Anung Wibowo, the newly elected PDI-P secretary- general, said over the weekend that the party had selected its candidates through a regional convention that reached out to the grass roots.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Airport takes over taxi service
Airport takes over taxi service Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang In response to complaints over illegal fees and robberies in taxis leaving the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II has introduced a new transportation system. The new system integrates the management of airport taxis and bus services which initially was managed by an airport task force, Angkasa Pura II president director Edie Haryoto said on Friday.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Garuda service
Garuda service After a blissful four-day holiday in Bali, my husband and I made our way to the airport at Denpasar on March 27. We were scheduled to travel on Garuda Indonesia's GA 417, scheduled to depart at 5 p.m., arriving in Jakarta at 5:40 p.m. My husband had a same-day connecting flight on Singapore Airlines' last flight of the day, scheduled to depart at 8:15 p.m.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/EDITORIAL
JP/6/EDITORIAL Why Asia-Africa? On April 22 and April 23, Indonesia will host a major summit bringing together 106 delegations from Asia and Africa. More than 53 state leaders have confirmed their attendance at the summit, which will be followed by a gathering to commemorate the historic 1955 Bandung Conference. At a time when the country is still mourning the horrific devastation of the Dec.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oh wants to find Indonesia's next tae kwon do champions
Oh wants to find Indonesia's next tae kwon do champions Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Expatriate workers come and go, but tae kwon do coach Oh Il Nam is here for the long haul in the country he considers his second home. In the past 16 years, the Korean has used his expertise in developing the sport here to groom future champions for success. He has also had to deal with the criticism that comes when his athletes fall short of their goals.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. POPE: 2 X 20
1. POPE: 2 X 20 TO BE SENT LATER 2. NIAS: 3 X 15 Pope's death and crash test faith on quake island 3. RI: 3 X 17 Pope was a man of peace for Indonesia: Muslim leaders
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. INSIGHT: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Indonesia's precious chance for international respect 2. QUAKE: 1 LINE, 20 COUNTS New quakes trigger panic 3. PRAYERS: 1 LINE, 33 COUNTS Mourning Catholics flock to churches 4. VISIT: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Tragedy hangs over SBY's Australia trip
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tragedy hangs over SBY's Australia trip
Tragedy hangs over SBY's Australia trip Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Darwin President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono began a two-day visit to Australia on Sunday, expressing sadness over the deaths of nine Australian military personnel in a helicopter crash during relief work on earthquake-devastated Nias island.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
KL seeks closer cooperation with RI
KL seeks closer cooperation with RI MALAYSIA: Malaysia has called on Indonesia to work more closely to combat piracy in the Malacca Strait following a rash of attacks on ships using the busy shipping lane, news reports said on Sunday. At least four pirate attacks have occurred since late February in the Malacca Strait, which separates peninsular Malaysia and Indonesia's Sumatra Island.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Poverty and the prospects for democracy
Poverty and the prospects for democracy Sirojudin Abbas, Jakarta The latest report released by the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) in December, 2004, reveals that 17.4 percent (37.4 million) of the Indonesian population live in extreme poverty (under the poverty line).
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Reyes saves best for last in Sian tour 9-ball final
Reyes saves best for last in Sian tour 9-ball final Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite flirting with defeat in earlier rounds, Efren "The Magician" Reyes emerged the winner of the second leg of the San Miguel Asian 9-ball Tour in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt calls on NGOs to obey prevailing rules
Govt calls on NGOs to obey prevailing rules The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has called on local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to obey the laws governing the establishment of such groups, and has asked foreign NGOs to obtain official permission to carry out work in the country.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regional dances on TV
Regional dances on TV From Media Indonesia A program to mark private TV station TPI's recent anniversary showcased some regional dances, beginning with a Sundanese dance performed gracefully by Raden Hedi Junus. The show was in marked contrast to the other sort of dance events aired by nearly all TV stations, with dancers displaying their navels -- something that was once criticized by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
IBI plans giving free services
IBI plans giving free services JAKARTA: The Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI) plans to provide free medical examinations for pregnant women and free immunization for infants on the occasion of World Health Day, which falls on April 7, according to Harni Koesno, the president of IBI. She said over the weekend that almost 30,000 midwives are scheduled to participate in the event.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Gedung Merdeka restored as Bandung icon
Gedung Merdeka restored as Bandung icon Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Heads of state from Asian and African countries will meet again at Bandung's Gedung Merdeka and have time to reminisce during the commemoration of the 50th golden jubilee of the Asian-African Summit. Nothing much has changed since then in the building located at No. 65, Jl. Asia-Afrika, in the heart of Bandung city.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Mourning Catholics flock to churches
Mourning Catholics flock to churches The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Devout Catholics across Indonesia mourned the passing of Pope John Paul II on Sunday morning, with many lowering flags to half mast and ringing the church bells before attending requiem masses in various churches. Thousands of people packed the Cathedral in Jakarta, where Julius Cardinal Darmaatmadja led a requiem mass to morn the death of John Paul II, who visited Indonesia in 1989.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Howard: Deadly crash of chopper 'heartbreaking'
Howard: Deadly crash of chopper 'heartbreaking' Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Australian leaders expressed their heartbreak on Sunday after nine defense personnel were killed when a navy helicopter crashed while on a mercy mission to earthquake stricken areas of Indonesia. "These young Australians were on a mission of mercy and compassion, they were helping the poor people of the island of Nias in the wake of the latest earthquake there," Prime Minister John Howard said.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go something like this. Whatever a government, despotic or otherwise, chooses to do within the privacy of its borders is its business. Specifically, the key neighborhood club -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- lists as a core principal the "non-interference in the internal affairs" of another member state. When ASEAN was founded in 1967 this cosy deal was enthusiastically embraced.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Separatist moved to Surabaya
Separatist moved to Surabaya M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The secretary-general of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), Moses Tuanakotta, has been transferred from his Ambon penitentiary to Surabaya prison, an official said. Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen. Adityawarman said on Friday that the move was taken to prevent him from encouraging the front's supporters to mark the upcoming anniversary of the self- proclaimed South Maluku Republic (RMS) on April 25.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Media, PR officers responsible for eradicating 'envelope' journalism
Media, PR officers responsible for eradicating 'envelope' journalism Anett Keller, Leipzig, Germany I read the stories about bogus journalists in The Jakarta Post's edition of March 20 with great interest. Press officers from companies and the bureaucracy apparently feel terrorized by crowds of wartawan tanpa surat kabar ("journalists without newspapers"), as bogus journalists are often called, a word play on an Indonesian abbreviation for prostitutes.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gears up for Asian-African Summit
Indonesia gears up for Asian-African Summit Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is gearing up to make the Asian-African Summit later this month -- dubbed as one of the biggest meetings of this century -- a success in terms of both substance and administrative arrangements. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda said that the government was completing the drafting of declarations and statements for the Summit.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
First world appearance, Third World mentality
First world appearance, Third World mentality Marina Mahathir The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia We pride ourselves on many things, we Malaysians. And well we should, because we just have to travel to some other developing countries to realize how advanced and easy life is in ours. We have just about everything here.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Asia remembers Pope as man of peace
Asia remembers Pope as man of peace Paul Alexander, Associated Press From political leaders to earthquake survivors, Asia mourned Pope John Paul II on Sunday, recalling a man committed to peace and reconciliation who was never able to fulfill his dreams of visiting communist China and Vietnam.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Why no tsunami this time? Answer lies in location
Why no tsunami this time? Answer lies in location Maggie Fox Reuters/Washington, D.C. The powerful quake that struck off Indonesia on Monday probably did not generate a killer tsunami because it was deep and in a fortuitous location, experts said on Tuesday. But they said the uncertainty over whether there would be a tsunami after the 8.7 magnitude quake under the Indian Ocean floor showed just how little is known about earthquakes and their effects.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Top cop cleared of lifting logs
Top cop cleared of lifting logs JAYAPURA: Manokwari Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Dedi Kusnadi was cleared of charges that he stole timber confiscated during a recent police operation to combat illegal logging in Papua. Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Dodi Sumantyawan said over the weekend that after questioning by police investigators, Dedi was found not to have been involved in the disappearance of 5,000 cubic meters of timber seized during the operation.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
RI constitution to get local translations
RI constitution to get local translations Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/Makassar To assist the public in interpreting the amended Constitution, the Constitutional Court has recommended that regional administrations work together with higher learning institutions to translate it into their respective local languages.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
New quakes trigger panic
New quakes trigger panic Agencies, Gunung Sitoli/Hong Kong Panicked residents of Nias island rushed to the Gunung Sitoli port in hope of escaping the island on Sunday after two strong earthquakes near Sumatra, causing fear that another massive quake would strike. Hong Kong seismologists said the Sunday earthquakes were likely aftershocks of the powerful 8.7-magnitude quake that hit the region last week.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
2 x 18
2 x 18 PDI-P sets target in local elections JP/04/NGO 1 x 40 Govt calls on NGOs to obey prevailing rules JP/4/KKR 2 x 26 Govt ready to set up truth, reconciliation commission JP/4/Summit 2 x 22 Indonesia gears up for Asian-African Summit
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to decide on RI post-tsunami trade relief package in June
U.S. to decide on RI post-tsunami trade relief package in June The Jakarta Post Jakarta A preliminary decision by the United States Congress on Indonesia's proposal for post-tsunami trade relief is expected to come in June, says an official at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson'
'Teach bad taxi drivers a lesson' Starting today, the Jakarta administration has allowed taxi operators to raise their fares in accordance with the quality of their services as long as the increase is below the 36 percent ceiling. The Jakarta Post asked residents their opinion on the issue. Uki Butarbutar, 29, is a member of a non-governmental organization fighting corruption. He lives on Jl.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Pope's death and crash test faith on quake island
Pope's death and crash test faith on quake island Agencies, Gunung Sitoli, Nias Somber survivors gathered outdoors on Nias island on Sunday for their first Mass since last week's huge earthquake, mourning the death of Pope John Paul II and nine Australian military personnel killed in a helicopter crash.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
John Paul, a man of peace for RI: Muslim leaders
John Paul, a man of peace for RI: Muslim leaders Hera Diani and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta Mourning the passing of Pope John Paul II, Muslim leaders here on Sunday honored him as champion of freedom, saying his constant message of peace encouraged harmony in the predominantly Muslim nation often shaken by ethnic and religious clashes.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's foreign policy and the Spirit of Bandung
Indonesia's foreign policy and the Spirit of Bandung M Alfan Alfian M, Jakarta Next month Indonesia will host the Asia-Africa summit. Perhaps this is the right time to see how the country is currently striving to reinvent its own identity as a big and respectable nation through, among other things, a process of democratization and economic recovery.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Oh wants to find RI's next tae kwon do champions
Oh wants to find RI's next tae kwon do champions Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Expatriate workers come and go, but tae kwon do coach Oh Il Nam is here for the long haul in the country he considers his second home. In the past 16 years, the Korean has used his expertise in developing the sport here to groom future champions for success. He has also had to deal with the criticism that comes when his athletes fall short of their goals.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Stocks, rupiah to remain under pressure this week
Stocks, rupiah to remain under pressure this week Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Negative news about rising inflation will likely push the stock market into another slump in the coming week, according to a market analyst. The rupiah, meanwhile, could be dragged down to a new low of Rp 9,500 per dollar if the gains it made last week turn out to be only temporary.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt ready to set up truth, reconciliation commission
Govt ready to set up truth, reconciliation commission Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attempts to uncover the truth behind a series of unresolved human rights cases, which have caused much trouble and uncertainty in Indonesia's history, has stepped up to a new stage, with a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) to be set up very soon.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Low-cost carriers
Low-cost carriers The initiative by the Indonesian government to close major airports to foreign low-cost carriers is totally wrong. It's actually the existence of competition that will ultimately lead to improvements in terms of the safety, cost, efficiency and quality of Indonesian airlines, and a better deal for consumers all round.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
More govt fees planned for tourism industry
More govt fees planned for tourism industry Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A draft bylaw on regional fees under deliberation at the City Council includes 29 new items, most of which are eyeing the lucrative tourism industry. Should the draft bylaw be approved on April 17 as scheduled, all managements of hotels, restaurants, tourist resorts, cottages, bars, travel agents and nightclubs will have to pay permit fees and yearly permit renewal fees. Existing Bylaw No.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Visa hurdles
Visa hurdles I am a British citizen married to a Indonesian lady. We have been married seven years, and own our own home in Indonesia. Shortly I will be retiring and wish to spend the rest of my days in your beautiful country. Having done some research on visas, I find that the amount of red tape and hurdles I have to overcome to be so onerous that I may opt for a different retirement home. JAMES CAMBELL, Dubai-UAE
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
More Jakarta residents lack access to health services
More Jakarta residents lack access to health services Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poor Jakarta residents cannot look forward to improved access to affordable health care after the central government decided to exclude the capital from a subsidized health care program. The central government had originally allocated Rp 14.9 billion (US$1.6 million) to subsidize medical services for poor Jakarta residents following the 29 percent increase in fuel prices on March 1.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Trade relief package comes in June
Trade relief package comes in June The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A preliminary decision by the United States Congress on Indonesia's proposal for post-tsunami trade relief is expected to come in June, says an official at the Indonesian Embassy in Washington. "Congress will gather comments from all stakeholders regarding the preliminary decision expected to be issued in June," Iman Pambagyo, the embassy's commercial attache, said here on Friday after a bilateral trade meeting between the U.S.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls loan for Rover-SAIC
Govt mulls loan for Rover-SAIC Reuters, London The British government is considering a bridging loan to support a possible deal between the UK carmaker MG Rover and China's Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp (SAIC), a trade department spokeswomen said on Saturday. The two firms are in talks to create a joint venture that would give SAIC a foothold in Europe and rejuvenate the model range of Rover, which has been struggling to break even since it was sold four years ago by Germany's BMW AG.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/WEBER
JP/20/WEBER Collecting artifacts for sake of posterity Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It was in 1969 that a young, high-spirited Austrian chef, keen to explore a country emerging from bloody political turmoil, first set foot in Denpasar, Bali. The beauty of the island not only stole his heart but gave him a home for his growing passion for antique artifacts and anything "artsy." "Bali is extraordinarily rich in handicrafts. Most important are their awesome togog (sculptures).
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/RUDY
JP/17/RUDY Rudy makes biology learning fun for students Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Bringing the subject closer and making it more interesting are believed to be keys to more effective teaching and learning processes in a classroom. This is true at least for Rudy Prakanto, 37, a teacher at state-owned SMU 6 Yogyakarta high school.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
IOM to build 11,000 houses
IOM to build 11,000 houses SIGLI, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has signed an agreement with Banda Aceh city contractors to build 11,000 houses for tsunami victims. "We'll try build the houses immediately because many tsunami victims need them," IOM representative Steve Cook said. The construction of the houses, which would be mainly financed by the Japanese and German governments, would involve local workers and contractors.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 bomb threats received since Australian Embassy attack
Over 100 bomb threats received since Australian Embassy attack Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city police have received over 100 reports of bomb threats since the Australian embassy bombing that killed 10 people last September, an officer has said. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said Sunday that the police had received bomb threats to malls, office buildings and hotels since September last year, but nothing had materialized so far.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Citigroup supports creative learning
Citigroup supports creative learning JAKARTA: Philanthropic organization Citigroup Success Fund (CSF) allocated Rp 2 billion (US$222,223) this year to support 200 high school teachers in Jakarta, Bekasi, Tangerang, Surabaya, Bandung and Semarang who provide a creative-learning system for their students.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
City to cut kerosene red tape
City to cut kerosene red tape The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to ensure more even distribution of kerosene, the city administration will endeavor to cut through the distribution chain, an official has said. Assistant to the city secretary for people's welfare Rohana Mandala said over the weekend the policy was made in response to complaints over frequent scarcity of the commodity -- mostly used by low-income families as a cooking fuel.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Local firms reluctant to export to Africa
Local firms reluctant to export to Africa Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fifth years have passed since the historic Asia-Africa Conference took place in Bandung, but many Indonesian businesses are reluctant to get involved with the continent, says a senior official at the Ministry of Trade. "It has been hard to convince local businesspeople to consider Africa as an alternative market," the ministry's Director for Bilateral Cooperation Deddy Saleh told reporters recently.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
A chance for International respect
A chance for International respect JP/3/WIMAR (INSIGHT) A chance for International respect Wimar Witoelar Jakarta They say political discontent comes from raised expectations. That was the case with the raised expectations arising out of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono campaign, and it could become the case now as the government promises coordinated action in Aceh.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Hardcore New Zealand surfers rode a wave of terror as earthquake struck
Hardcore New Zealand surfers rode a wave of terror as earthquake struck Victor Tjahjadi, Agence France-Presse/Gunung Sitoli Hardcore New Zealand surfers Bevan Carr and Mark Thorn are used to traveling to the ends of the earth to find its last secret beaches, but when a massive earthquake struck a remote Indonesian island this week, they were frightened they would never make it back.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jambi floods gets worse
Jambi floods gets worse JAMBI: Hundreds of houses in three Jambi regencies have been hit by floodwaters between 50 cm and two meters deep on Saturday, forcing some residents to abandon their houses and move to higher ground. The worst hit regency was Batanghari, where four districts -- Bathin XXIV, Muarasebo Ilir, Pemayung and Muarobulian -- were put on alert. Six schools were also affected by the flooding, with a schools in Pemayung district being closed since Friday.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Students lead drive to clean up Pekanbaru
Students lead drive to clean up Pekanbaru Thousands of junior and senior high school students in Pekanbaru have set a good example in keeping their neighborhoods clean by joining in a massive cleanup campaign on Saturday. The campaign, organized by Pekanbaru's youth education and sports office, involved some 60,000 to 70,000 students who, with their teachers, cleaned up garbage not only in their school complexes, but also along the roadsides and religious buildings.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
More Papuans HIV positive
More Papuans HIV positive JAYAPURA: The number of people with HIV/AIDS is on the rise in Papua, with around 500 people testing positive for the virus every year. Latest data from the Papua province health office in March this year showed that 1,874 people were HIV/AIDS positive, an increase from the 1,749 people in December last year. "If there's an addition of 125 HIV positive people in three months, it means 500 in a year. That's an official figure.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
Badly injured quake victims languish in Medan
Badly injured quake victims languish in Medan Dedy Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, Medan After losing her only son, nine-year-old Dwima Ikbal Lubis, in the 8.7-magnitude quake that rocked her hometown on Nias Island on Monday, Misda Gulo has been warned that she may lose her left hand and foot. Being treated at Dr. Pirngadi hospital in Medan with six other patients, the 35-year-old could only lie on her bed.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go
The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go something like this. Whatever a government, despotic or JP/6/E00 business. Specifically, the key neighborhood club -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- lists as a core principal the "non-interference in the internal affairs" of another member state. When ASEAN was founded in 1967 this cosy deal was enthusiastically embraced.
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
*Mourning Catholics throng to churches Page 2
*Mourning Catholics throng to churches Page 2 *PDI-P sets target in local elections Page 4 *Badly injured quake survivors wait in Medan Page 5 *Indonesia's foreign policy and spirit of Bandung Page 6 *Airport takes over taxi service Page 8 *Reyes saves best for last in Asian 9-ball final Page 9 *Iraqi assembly makes progress, elects speaker Page 11 *Stocks, rupiah to remain under pressure this week Page 13 *Pope John Paul II, giant of the age Page 20
Mon, 04 Apr 2005, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/KKR
JP/4/KKR Govt ready to set up truth commission Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Attempts to uncover the truth behind a series of unresolved human rights cases, which have caused much trouble and uncertainty in Indonesia's history, has stepped up to a new stage, with a Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) to be set up very soon.