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58 articles.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Forestry ministry to begin repairing Aceh's mangrove forests

Forestry ministry to begin repairing Aceh's mangrove forestsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry says it will soon start the rehabilitation of tsunami-damaged mangrove forests in the coastal areas of Aceh and North Sumatra as part of a five-year plan to ensure the recovery of ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Police officer probed for murder

Police officer probed for murder JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police have been questioning since Monday a middle-ranking police officer identified only as GBD alias Masheri for alleged murder.Jambi Police chief Comr.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/First sharia-based mutual fund launched

First sharia-based mutual fund launchedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Asset management and financial services firm PT Insight Investments Management introduced on Monday Indonesia's first sharia-based fund management service in Indonesia called the i- Hajj Syariah Fund.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Government pledges annulment of bothersome local regulations

Government pledges annulment of bothersome local regulationsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government pledged on Tuesday to immediately revoke inappropriate regulations issued by local administrations that have increased the cost of doing business in the country ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/'I hope there will be more corridors'

'I hope there will be more corridors' At least 13 million people have used the busway since it was launched in mid-January 2004. The Jakarta Post asked some residents whether they appreciate the busway, which stretches between Blok M in South Jakarta and Kota in West Jakarta.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/New body for Aceh rebuilding planned

New body for Aceh rebuilding plannedKurniawan Hari and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Tuesday it would set up a special board tasked with undertaking the reconstruction work in disaster-hit Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and North Sumatra provinces.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Advanced technology not yet lifesaving

Advanced technology not yet lifesaving Roger McDaniel, in his letter On early warning system (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 11) has a very good point with regard to why warnings or natural signs of a tsunami might be ignored.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/RI's recovery without governance reform?

RI's recovery without governance reform?HS Dillon and SR Tabor, Jakarta This morning, representatives of countries and institutions comprising the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), which have been with Indonesia through thick and thin will be convening in Jakarta.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/President promises support for gas industry

President promises support for gas industryLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the challenges faced by Indonesia's natural gas industry, the sector still had good prospects amid declining oil output here and should be attractive with the support of the government and investors, says ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Seizing the momentum

Seizing the momentum It was really good move on the part of the government to send a special team led by Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda to Europe last week to follow up the initiatives by the governments of Germany, France, Italy and Britain, on debt moratorium to help Indonesia cope with the ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Residents seek closure of polluting companies

Residents seek closure of polluting companiesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Furious residents of Sukabumi Selatan subdistrict in West Jakarta demanded on Tuesday that the City Council close down dozens of laundry companies that have allegedly caused serious pollution in their areas.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/After the tsunami

After the tsunamiThe unprecedented generosity in response to Asia's tsunami has reflected the sense that this is a different sort of tragedy.The success of the relief effort, by contrast, is bound to depend on the competence of governments.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/PLN Batam proposes $140m loan to ICBC

PLN Batam proposes $140m loan to ICBCFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands The Batam office of state-owned electricity company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), has proposed a US$140 million loan to the Industrial Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) to finance the construction of its two 50 ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Two councillors probed for graft

Two councillors probed for graft SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan Prosecutor's Office is probing the wealth of two former leading councillors in the province who are facing corruption charges.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Govt launches partnership program for high schools

Govt launches partnership program for high schoolsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has launched a revamp of a partnership program between senior high schools in an endeavor to improve the quality of education and bridge the widening gap in standards between Java and the rest of the ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Regional direct elections to move ahead

Regional direct elections to move aheadThe Jakarta Post, Padang/Indramayu/Riau Islands/Jambi The direct election of regional heads should go ahead as planned, although funding issues and the absence of clear guidelines are still problems that need attention.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Around 700 people get dengue, two die since December

Around 700 people get dengue, two die since DecemberAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least two people have died and 692 others rushed to hospitals due to dengue fever since December 2004, a city health official says.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/NU ready to provide shelter to 20,000 Acehnese orphans

NU ready to provide shelter to 20,000 Acehnese orphansTiarma Siboro and Nana Rukmana, Jakarta/Cirebon Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization, urged the government on Tuesday to revoke its ban on Acehnese children affected by the recent tsunami leaving the province.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Prevention is better than construction

Prevention is better than construction Following the devastating earthquake-triggered tsunamis that occurred on Dec.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Investors urged to play role in ensuring security

Investors urged to play role in ensuring securityFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Defense Juwono Soedarsono urged the corporate sector to share the responsibility of providing stable security conditions in the country by ensuring the welfare of their employees as well ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Governor approves graft investigation

Governor approves graft investigation KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor Piet Tallo has finally approved the police's investigation of 18 NTT council members who have been charged with involvement in corruption.The letter of approval was signed by the governor on Jan.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/The Netherlands offers a truly international study environment

The Netherlands offers a truly international study environment If the pursuit of academic excellence for your future career is not your only reasons for wanting to study abroad, then Europe must be your choice.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, January 20, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, January 20, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/WB cautions RI on use of CGI funds

WB cautions RI on use of CGI fundsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Indonesia's economy steadily improving, pledges from donors grouped in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) could be used for longer-term development needs, rather than just for budgetary purposes, the World Bank ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/FAO to focus on providing relief aid in coastal areas

FAO to focus on providing relief aid in coastal areasHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) announced on Tuesday that it would focus on resuscitating the livelihoods and socioeconomic activities of fishermen affected by the recent ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Residents told to brace for floods

Residents told to brace for floodsDamar Harsanto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor The city administration has warned residents to remain vigilant for floods amid heavy rain in Jakarta since Monday evening.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Vice presidential office circular annoys House

Vice presidential office circular annoys HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A vice presidential office circular criticizing recent hearings between the government and the House of Representatives has received a strong reaction from legislators, who said it could harm relations between ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/SOEs seek partners in infrastructure projects: Minister

SOEs seek partners in infrastructure projects: MinisterZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned enterprises are ready to become investors' strategic partners and have already contributed one-fifth of the total funds needed for infrastructure projects in the country during the next ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Court throws out lawsuit against KPK

Court throws out lawsuit against KPK JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta Court on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit by two suspects in a Rp 8 billion (US$869,565) corruption case against the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) over the legality of their detention and investigation.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/KPK continues Monsanto probe

KPK continues Monsanto probe JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will question Michael Villareal, former vice president of Harvest International consulting company, and a number of Indonesian government officials in connection with the bribery scandal involving U.S.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Guineans nabbed for cheating

Guineans nabbed for cheating JAKARTA: City police arrested on Tuesday two Guinea citizens for allegedly tricking businessman Heru Purnama of US$114,000 into believing that he could multiply his dollars using their equipment.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/The other Palestinian revolution

The other Palestinian revolutionShlomo Avineri, Project Syndicate The euphoria that has, for over a week, greeted Mahmoud Abbas's election as President of the Palestinian Authority was perhaps justified.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/RI to hold conference on tsunami early warning system

RI to hold conference on tsunami early warning systemVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia -- a country that has suffered more than 115,000 deaths in the Dec.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Actor Tora Sudiro goes with the flow

Actor Tora Sudiro goes with the flowBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Tora Sudiro, getting from point A of the entrance of a South Jakarta cafe to point B of his waiting table means making a few pitstops along the way.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Enough is enough: What to do when compassion wanes

Enough is enough: What to do when compassion wanesM. Ali, Manchester, UK The outpouring of funds, assistance and supplies to help the survivors of the tsunami and begin the process of rebuilding has been extremely moving to witness.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, January 21, 2005

TV Today: Friday, January 21, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Ied Prayers8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/See sincerity in foreign help

See sincerity in foreign helpV.K. Chin, The Star/Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Indonesia's clarification that there is no fixed date for foreign military personnel involved in relief work in Aceh to leave its soil following the Dec.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/English as you like it

English as you like itSo, you want to learn English or at least learn it better. Even if you don't, there is sure to be someone -- a teacher, a spouse, a child, a boss -- who thinks your life, your career prospects or even just your vacation options would be greatly enhanced if you did...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/NGOs reject journalist games

NGOs reject journalist games PEKANBARU, Riau: A group of four non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have rejected the Riau provincial administration's plan to host a sporting event for journalists between Feb. 8 to Feb. 14, saying it would burden the Riau people.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Livestock sold here without document

Livestock sold here without document JAKARTA: Most sales of livestock here ahead of Idul Adha (Day of Sacrifice) are illegal, said an official of the City Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Agency on Tuesday.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Industrial relations face major problems

Industrial relations face major problemsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a strong legal basis, Indonesia is still facing major hurdles in developing harmonious industrial relations between employers and workers, says a government official.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Shuttlers getting cold feet about weather forecast for Korea Open

Shuttlers getting cold feet about weather forecast for Korea OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the six-star Noonnoppi Korea Open set to begin next week, local shuttlers are worried that the wintry weather in Incheon City may adversely affect their performances.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/'We never know when our time is up'

'We never know when our time is up'Ruslan Sangadji, Banda Aceh, Aceh Usually addressed as Ibu Ina, Inayah Sa'adudin, the wife of the former North Aceh regent, has her own story about coping with the earthquake and the tsunami that recently hit Aceh.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Recognition of Zhao

Recognition of Zhao Zhao Ziyang never visited Hong Kong but he played a highly significant role in helping shape the city's future. He will be remembered here as a reformist leader who was in touch with the people -- a Communist Party chief with a distinctive human touch.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/N. Sumatra plantations produce generations of poor workers

N. Sumatra plantations produce generations of poor workersRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/Pematang Siantar, North SumatraNorth Sumatra has long been known for its large oil palm, cocoa and rubber plantations, but they have contributed little to the local people's welfare over the centuries.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Workers demand governor's resignation

Workers demand governor's resignation BATAM, Riau Islands: Some 5,000 workers on Batam staged another protest on Tuesday, demanding Riau Islands acting governor Ismeth Abdullah's resignation over his failure to improve workers' welfare.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/'Soccer players need to be more disciplined'

'Soccer players need to be more disciplined'In five short months, Indonesia coach Peter Withe steered his team to a Tiger Cup final berth. The team finished second best on Sunday in Singapore, Withe tells The Jakarta Post's Moch. N. Kurniawan that all is not lost for the future.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/French firm plans to develop railroads in Aceh, Surabaya

French firm plans to develop railroads in Aceh, SurabayaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the government has been concentrating on further developing the rail network on Java, French rail company SNCF International plans to restore the network connecting Banda Aceh and Medan, as well ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Indonesia reschedules LNG shipment

Indonesia reschedules LNG shipmentLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is to delay the shipment of 51 cargoes of liquefied natural gas to buyers in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan this year, says a top executive of the state oil and gas firm, PT Pertamina.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Local government corruption running rampant, says ICW

Local government corruption running rampant, says ICWM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruption is widespread throughout the country's 32 provinces, with the tsunami-devastated Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province being among the worst offenders, an anticorruption watchdog has revealed.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/`Meunasah' play strategic role in the life of Acehnese

`Meunasah' play strategic role in the life of AcehneseRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh The off-white, two-story building looks conspicuous in the Peunyerat neighborhood in western Banda Aceh.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Indonesia's appointment to UN rights body welcomed

Indonesia's appointment to UN rights body welcomedAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several human rights campaigners welcomed on Tuesday the appointment of Indonesia's Makarim Wibisono as a new chairman of the UN Human Rights Commission and asked the government to soon take action to ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/RI still has major problems in industrial relations

RI still has major problems in industrial relations Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite a strong legal basis, Indonesia is still facing major hurdles in developing harmonious industrial relations between employers and workers, says a government official.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Open, green space continues to shrink

Open, green space continues to shrink JAKARTA: Environmentalist Ahmad "Puput" Safrudin blasted the Jakarta administration's policy to allow aggressive conversion of open and green space in the city into building premises, citing that the disappearance of the space contributed to the worsening air ...

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Driving in Jakarta

Driving in Jakarta Regarding The Jakarta Post's article --Driving in Jakarta to slow to snail's pace by 2020 on Dec. 17 -- I take the liberty to send my opinion as follows:The cheap partial solution to traffic in Jakarta is to enforce the "intersection blocking rule".

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Learning to be mindful and vigilant

Learning to be mindful and vigilantBenny Susetyo Pr, Jakarta The recent catastrophe in Aceh and Nias is possibly the peak of misfortune in the history of Indonesia. It is indeed the destiny we have to accept with resignation and fortitude.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Acehnese refugee struggles with uncertainty in Jakarta

Acehnese refugee struggles with uncertainty in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The woman wept in the middle of a mattress on the floor of a well-furnished room as she described how she saved the lives of her four children when the tsunami struck Aceh on Dec. 26.

Wed, 19 Jan 2005

JP/Some Aceh survivors still not getting full access to disaster aid

Some Aceh survivors still not getting full access to disaster aidM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many survivors in tsunami-devastated Aceh are still out of reach of humanitarian assistance, although international and domestic aid continues to pour into the area, a senior UN official ...