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Searching for all articles published on 2005-07-19 ...

60 articles.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Papuan students demand graft probe

Papuan students demand graft probeJAYAPURA, Papua: Some 100 Papuan students staged a protest outside the Papua Provincial Council building demanding that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono approve a graft investigation into Jayawijaya Regent David Hubi.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Susilo should visit Israel too

Susilo should visit Israel tooEmanuel Shahaf, Tel Aviv The recent report indicating that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono intends to visit the Palestinian Authority (The Jakarta Post, July 13) is a welcome sign that Indonesia may consider assuming an active role in mediating the Middle East ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Mixed response in House to Aceh deal

Mixed response in House to Aceh dealThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe reaction was mixed in the House of Representatives on Monday to the draft peace deal signed by the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), with some legislators questioning GAM's main demand to establish a local political party ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Budget deficit may widen to 1.3 percent of GDP

Budget deficit may widen to 1.3 percent of GDPRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis year's state budget deficit is likely to soar far above initial forecasts unless immediate measures are taken to contain surging spending on fuel subsidies amid high global oil prices and soaring fuel ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Twins Anggi and Angeli doing well, return home

Twins Anggi and Angeli doing well, return homeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanConjoined twins Anggi and Angeli returned home on Monday after they were successfully separated at Singapore's Gleneagles Hospital in May. The two babies, who were born in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra on Feb.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/BNI, BPN officials arrested for graft

BNI, BPN officials arrested for graftAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice arrested over the weekend an employee of the Kota branch of state-owned bank BNI in West Jakarta, an official of the National Land Agency (BPN) and a businessmen for defrauding the bank of Rp 6 billion (US$631,570).

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Subscribers incensed by cable TV blackouts

Subscribers incensed by cable TV blackoutsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt has been a long, tiring day at the office and Anton, a 27-year old project control engineer, just wants to watch his favorite late night sports on ESPN.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Search continue for Digoel accident

Search continue for Digoel accidentJAYAPURA, Papua: A search and rescue (SAR) team continued its search on Monday for the bodies of those who died when the Digoel sank on July 7 off Merauke, Papua. As of Monday, a total of 67 bodies had been found, while 15 people had been rescued.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Residents of Semarang ask, Zheng who?

Residents of Semarang ask, Zheng who?Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangDespite the plan to grandly celebrate the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's journey around the world, the majority of Semarang students and residents are still uninformed on the great Chinese explorer.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Sales promotion offers girls much-needed cash

Sales promotion offers girls much-needed cashThe Jakarta Post, JakartaVina Cahyadi, 20, a college student, felt guilty every time she spent her semester break doing nothing but shopping.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Cartoons and humor

Cartoons and humor The letter from Janielle Wilson of Bontang, East Kalimantan, complaining about the post-London bombings cartoon in The Jakarta Post on July 15 was utter nonsense.Although I am British, I did not take offense at it and know of no other expats who did either.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Govt set to welcome Farmer

Govt set to welcome FarmerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian government will likely accept Australia's choice of former immigration department chief Bill Farmer as the replacement for its envoy David Ritchie despite opposition from several House of Representatives members.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Golkar misses target in South Sulawesi elections

Golkar misses target in South Sulawesi electionsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe Golkar Party has proved its strength in national legislative elections, but that does not necessarily mean that it will always also be victorious in local elections.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/'No more gambling in Jakarta': Police. 'Wanna bet?': Public

'No more gambling in Jakarta': Police. 'Wanna bet?': PublicAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDismissing widespread skepticism about their ability and commitment to eradicate gambling in the city, the Jakarta Police claimed on Monday that all gambling dens in the capital had been closed down.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Homicide case files given to prosecutors

Homicide case files given to prosecutors BEKASI: Police submitted on Monday the case files of four suspects charged in connection with the murder and dismemberment of Yulius Alexander Matital to the Bekasi Prosecutor's Office.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Gambling remains rife in West Java

Gambling remains rife in West JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon It was business as usual for gambling outlets in the northern coastal areas of West Java province, despite a recent antigambling campaign declared by the chief of the National Police, Gen. Sutanto.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Muhammadiyah announces board, fails to include women member

Muhammadiyah announces board, fails to include women memberSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaMuhammadiyah announced here on Monday its new central executive board comprising 18 members, including 13 people elected during the recent national congress of the country's second largest Muslim ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Donggala attack damages houses, a car

Donggala attack damages houses, a carDONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: A group of Tolu residents attacked the neighboring subdistrict of Kotarindau on Sunday night, but no fatalities were reported in the incident.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Canberra rapped in Corby trial

Canberra rapped in Corby trial DENPASAR, Bali: A lawyer representing an Australian woman convicted of drug smuggling accused Canberra of refusing to provide immunity for key witnesses who could help secure his client's release.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/JP/18/BRIEFS

JP/18/BRIEFSMaya Resort & Spa, a favorite for Aussie couplesMaya Ubud Resort & Spa grabbed the Gold Category Award in the Best Resort Spa Overseas and Silver Category Award in Best Hotel/Resort in Southeast Asia based on Holidays for Couples Magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2005.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/The prolonged political crisis in the Philippines

The prolonged political crisis in the PhilippinesRonald Meinardus, Manila If there is one ray of light in the protracted political turmoil besetting the Philippines it is that, thus far, the situation has remained peaceful.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Sutiyoso plays down danger of bird flu

Sutiyoso plays down danger of bird fluDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso played down on Monday the danger of avian flu in the capital, saying dengue fever was "more dangerous".

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/RI worker jailed in Saudi Arabia

RI worker jailed in Saudi Arabia JAKARTA: The non-governmental organization Migrant Care has asked the government to file a diplomatic note to protest the imprisonment of an Indonesian migrant worker in Saudi Arabia.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/RI, Japan focus on cooperation

RI, Japan focus on cooperationZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJapan and Indonesia are focusing their series of negotiations on setting up an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment and intellectual property rights, the Minister of Trade says.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Navy cyclists set good example

Navy cyclists set good exampleAntara, JakartaRear Admiral Slamet Subijanto used to ride around the naval base in Surabaya on his bicycle when he chief of the Navy's training department.He continued to do so when he was made chief of the Navy's Eastern Fleet.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Use our tax properly

Use our tax properly I share the same sadness as D.J. Pamudji (The Jakarta Post, July 15: Bloating caused by starvation).Indonesia is indeed a very rich country however the people are so poor. We don't know how long this has been going on for.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Choosing the right apartment

Choosing the right apartment If you are considering moving into an apartment, make sure you consider the size of the apartment, the availability of parking, security, privacy and other important aspects.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/KPK detains KPU member Rusadi

KPK detains KPU member RusadiThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) detained on Monday General Elections Commission (KPU) member Rusadi Kantaprawira after naming him a suspect in a graft case at the election body.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Only democratic approaches can end regional conflicts

Only democratic approaches can end regional conflictsAguswandi, London Honest and open-minded talk about Aceh and West Papua is rare in Indonesia. Yet some Indonesians recently came together in London to have just such a conversation.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/This year's state budget deficit is likely to soar far above

This year's state budget deficit is likely to soar far above initial forecasts unless immediate measures are taken to contain surging spending on fuel subsidies amid high global oil prices and soaring fuel consumption at home, the Minister of Finance says.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Housewives support anti-gambling campaign

Housewives support anti-gambling campaignApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanHousewives in Medan have warmly welcomed the nationwide movement against gambling.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/'Save energy? I don't have an air conditioner'

'Save energy? I don't have an air conditioner'The government has called on the public to take part in a nationwide drive to save energy, including reducing fuel consumption. The Jakarta Post talked to residents about what they could do at home to save energy.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/TNI, police boost ties to combat sea crimes

TNI, police boost ties to combat sea crimesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNational Police chief Gen. Sutanto and Indonesia Military (TNI) commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving maritime security against smuggling and other sea crimes.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Use of CNG declining despite talk about alternative fuel

Use of CNG declining despite talk about alternative fuelLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite constant talk about the need to revert to alternative fuel amid soaring global oil prices, the use of compressed natural gas (CNG) in the transportation sector is actually on a decline, hampered ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Apartments the place for fast -- pace city living

Apartments the place for fast -- pace city livingDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, The Jakarta PostThe apartment business is still a lucrative venture today as living in an apartment has become an integral part of the fast- paced modern life of urbanites in this country.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Air Force lets UN workers go

Air Force lets UN workers go MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: After three days of questioning, the Air Force released on Monday six UN humanitarian workers and let them fly off in their Russian-made helicopter.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Equality before the law

Equality before the law I would like to comment on the news Thousands besiege Ahmadiyah complex published in The Jakarta Post dated July 16.In my opinion, the matter of somebody's faith and belief is a very personal issue.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/NGOs slam decree limiting television operating hours

NGOs slam decree limiting television operating hoursRidwan Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA group of non-governmental organizations joined forces on Monday to protest a ministerial decree requiring radio and television stations to reduce their airtime as part of the government's energy ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/JP/1/TWINS

JP/1/TWINSTwins Anggi and Angeli return homeApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/MedanConjoined twins Anggi and Angeli returned home on Monday after they were successfully separated at Singapore's Gleneagles Hospital in May. The two babies, who were born in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra on Feb.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/JP/18/LEECH

JP/18/LEECH'Repugnant' leeches can cure range of illnesses Bambang Muryanto Contributor/YogyakartaYou will immediately be welcomed by the rancid smell of blood the moment you enter the consulting room of an alternative healer in Trayemen village, Pleret, Bantul, Yogyakarta.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Jakarta apartment outlook bright despite threat of oversupply

Jakarta apartment outlook bright despite threat of oversupplyRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The Indonesian apartment market is expected to remain strong as apartment is still seen as a more profitable investment compared to the currently low bank deposit rate but the shadow of oversupply or ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Pontianak turns off the lights

Pontianak turns off the lightsPONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: As part of the nationwide energy saving drive, the Pontianak city government has instructed that all advertising lights on the street had to be turned off at midnight.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Majority of married couples eschew condoms usage

Majority of married couples eschew condoms usageYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungA member of the West Java legislative council's Commission E, Ani Rukmini, said her husband did not like to use condoms."No thanks, dear.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Jakarta apartment outlook bright despite threat of oversupply

Jakarta apartment outlook bright despite threat of oversupplyRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The Indonesian apartment market is expected to remain strong as apartments are still seen as more profitable investments given the currently low deposit interest rates.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living

~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living Apartment is still much on demandDebbie A. Lubis Contributor The Jakarta PostApartment business is still a lucrative venture today as living in an apartment has become an integral part of the fast- paced modern life in the city.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Slow and steady SBY gains ground

Slow and steady SBY gains groundJohn McBeth, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore It is unspoken, of course, but there are many impatient Indonesians who wish President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would dispense with the velvet glove and start using the mailed fist.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Where is the religious tolerance?

Where is the religious tolerance? What on earth has happened to religious tolerance in this country? Why are certain groups of narrow-minded religious fanatics, who mistakenly believe that theirs is the one and only path to God, allowed by the authorities to mob and brutally terrorize fellow ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, July 20, 2005

TV Program: Wednesday, July 20, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah12:00 p.m.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Lawmakers pay rise proposal comes under more fire

Lawmakers pay rise proposal comes under more fireThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe controversial plan to raise the take-home pay of legislators came in for a further round of criticism on Monday, with observers warning the money would end up being abused by unscrupulous politicians or political parties.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/City not to be kept totally in the dark

City not to be kept totally in the darkDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta city administration said Monday that it would maintain full street lighting in public places across the capital due to fears of rising crime, despite its policy of reducing street illumination as part of ...

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Jambi police battle illegal loggers

Jambi police battle illegal loggersJAMBI, Jambi: Jambi provincial police has vowed to intensify a crackdown against illegal loggers. Speaking to The Jakarta Post on Saturday, chief of Jambi provincial police Brig. Gen.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Principal nabbed for embezzlement

Principal nabbed for embezzlement JAKARTA: A principal of a private elementary school in Duren Jaya, East Bekasi, was arrested by detectives on Monday for allegedly embezzling Rp 260 million (US$68,500) in savings belonging to 693 students.East Bekasi Police chief of detectives First Insp.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Alloy entertainment mastermind behind the girl book craze

Alloy entertainment mastermind behind the girl book crazeColleen Long Associated Press/ New York The masterminds behind some of the most popular books for adolescent girls are a couple of thirtysomething men who work in an average office building full of white, Ikea-esque furniture.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan market

Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan marketThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter concentrating on marketing sports utility vehicles (SUVs) over the past five years, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) is targeting the sedan segment by launching the all-new Ford Focus.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, July 20, 2005

TV Program: Wednesday, July 20, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah12:00 p.m.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/'Jak-TV' to focus on traffic

'Jak-TV' to focus on trafficAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCar owners may have to install televisions in their cars if they intend to monitor and avoid traffic jams, which are daily occurrences in the capital.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/160,000 Tangerang toddlers 'sick'

160,000 Tangerang toddlers 'sick' TANGERANG: About 160,000 children under five in Tangerang are malnourished and should be eligible for a supplement offered through local health centers, a local councillor said on Monday.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Haj pilgrims told to pack jackets

Haj pilgrims told to pack jackets JAKARTA: Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni told haj pilgrims on Monday to be prepared for cold weather during the pilgrimage in January.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/RI remains anti-foreigner

RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9.

Tue, 19 Jul 2005

JP/Aceh's new deal

Aceh's new deal "There will be peace." A bold statement indeed from Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin at the conclusion of the Aceh peace negotiations in Helsinki.