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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Yogyakarta hosts environment center

Yogyakarta hosts environment center YOGYAKARTA: State Minister of the Environment Rachmat Witoelar inaugurated on Monday the Environment Management Center for the Java Region in Yogyakarta to address environmental problems in six provinces.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Steady growth helps FIF repays bonds worth $76m

Steady growth helps FIF repays bonds worth $76mThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSupported by steady growth in its business of motorcycle loans, Astra International's subsidiary PT Federal International Finance (FIF) paid its matured bonds worth Rp 775 billion (over US$ 76 million) on Monday.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Government warns of more suspected bird flu infections

Government warns of more suspected bird flu infectionsHera Diani and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SemarangMinister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said on Monday that avian influenza had most likely caused the death of a woman over the weekend.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Security in the Straits: threats and challenges

Security in the Straits: threats and challengesNugroho Wisnumurti Jakarta Over the last few years security threats in the Malacca and Singapore straits have heightened. The prospect of terrorist attacks and attacks involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the waterways are real.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Policeman killed by fishermen

Policeman killed by fishermen KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A policeman died after allegedly being assaulted and then drowned in the sea while investigating the use of explosives by fisherman from Palue Island, Sikka regency.Brig.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Igas Utama to sue Pertamina over gas

Igas Utama to sue Pertamina over gas JAKARTA: A natural gas distribution company PT Igas Utama plans to file a lawsuit against state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina because it unilaterally decided to cut the gas supply for the company.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Part 1 of 2: Banking system amid the risk of currency crisis

Part 1 of 2: Banking system amid the risk of currency crisisRoss H. McLeod, Canberra The government bailout of the banking system during the economic crisis of 1997-1999 burdened the Indonesian people with additional net debt of around US$50 billion, which will take decades to repay.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Belgium sends doctors to help fight measles

Belgium sends doctors to help fight measles KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Three physicians from Belgium are currently in West Sumba to help deal with an outbreak of measles that has infected hundreds of local children there.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/TNI chief to stay at helm until 2005: Minister

TNI chief to stay at helm until 2005: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has decided to again delay replacing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, despite repeated calls from the House of Representatives to speed up the replacement.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Fujiwara up against Davenport

Fujiwara up against DavenportBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan's Rika Fujiwara is probably hoping to celebrate her 24th birthday in style next Monday.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Officer may be fired for assault

Officer may be fired for assaultThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/BandungBogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito may be removed from his post if he is proven to have assaulted his subordinate Adj. First Insp.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/JP/19/GONG

JP/19/GONGGongs prove to be a striking success in BogorIn the best traditions of Indonesian tourism a unique attraction involving culture, music and craft is poorly promoted and hard to find. But the effort is worth the energy, reports The Jakarta Post contributor Duncan Graham from Bogor.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Finland provides money, experts for AMM activities

Finland provides money, experts for AMM activitiesVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany Indonesians think of two things when they think of Finland.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Egypt's vote and the democratization process

Egypt's vote and the democratization processGwynne Dyer, London The Egyptian presidential election last Wednesday was a cynical farce.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Medan, Kupang crippled by kerosene shortage

Medan, Kupang crippled by kerosene shortageThe Jakarta Post, Kupang/MedanAfter his area became the crash site of Mandala aircraft last week, now Pandai Bukit has to deal with another problem: kerosene scarcity.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Council wants fast KPU probe

Council wants fast KPU probe JAKARTA: The City Council demanded on Monday that the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office speed up the investigation into alleged graft at the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta).

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Asset tracing team heads to Hong Kong

Asset tracing team heads to Hong Kong JAKARTA: A joint team of officials led by Deputy Attorney General Basrief Arief left for Hong Kong on Monday in an effort to trace assets of convicted corrupter Hendra Rahardja, former president director of the now-liquidated Bank Harapan Sentosa (BHS).

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/City inattentive on building violations

City inattentive on building violations JAKARTA: More than 200 buildings in Central Jakarta were not built according to their permits, but the municipality is powerless to rectify the situation.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Group sees Kota's potential

Group sees Kota's potentialThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSome things can be done overnight, but others require a longer process.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Govt to raise fuel prices before Idul Fitri

Govt to raise fuel prices before Idul FitriRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt may not be the kind of Idul Fitri present most Indonesians would wish for, but the government has confirmed it will raise fuel prices in early October prior to annual celebration.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Bring umbrellas, raincoats; the rainy season is here: BMG

Bring umbrellas, raincoats; the rainy season is here: BMGDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said on Monday that the city was in a transitional period from the dry season to the rainy season, reminding residents to carry umbrellas and raincoats.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Rector reported for embezzlement

Rector reported for embezzlement JAKARTA: The rector of the Al-Aqidah Islamic Institute (IAIA) Faturrahman Yusuf was reported to the city police on Monday for allegedly taking funds from the school totaling Rp 600 million (US$59,900).

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Government claims success in polio vaccination drive

Government claims success in polio vaccination driveHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe first round of the national vaccination drive against polio on Aug. 30 was considered quite successful as it reached 95 percent of the targeted children under five years old, the health minister said.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Don't insult chess

Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Glassblower keen to pass on his skills

Glassblower keen to pass on his skillsBambang Muryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta"After rain comes sunshine" pretty well sums up the life of Soenaryo Bernastowo.In 1957, a labor recruiter sold him to an entrepreneur in Singapore.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/SBY fields a full team for U.S. outing

SBY fields a full team for U.S. outingKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, St. Louis, MissouriTo make his six-day diplomatic mission in New York a success, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono brings with him not only senior advisors like former chief economic minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, but ...

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/No deal reached on church row

No deal reached on church rowAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter two days of discussions, Muslim and Christian leaders in Bekasi, West Java, have been unable to agree on a solution to the closure of two churches in the area.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Insurers shift to time deposits

Insurers shift to time depositsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTime deposits have now become increasingly more attractive to invest in, with commercial banks revising upward their saving and deposit rates to adjust to the central bank's hiking of its key reference rate, according to insurers.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Petition circulated against JIL's eviction

Petition circulated against JIL's evictionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn aggressive attempt by Muslim hard-liners to evict the Liberal Islam Network (JIL) from the Utan Kayu area in East Jakarta has received a major blow as local residents have begun to show support for the group there.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Antam resumes gold production

Antam resumes gold production JAKARTA: State-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) has resumed its gold production at its Pongkor mine in Bogor, West Java, which was closed on Sept. 6 due to an accident that took one of the employee's lives.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Activists uncertain over role of KKR

Activists uncertain over role of KKRRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSkepticism prevails among human rights activists over the capability of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) in handling unresolved rights abuse cases because the law dealing with it is considered far from ...

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Court finds Mulyana guilty

Court finds Mulyana guiltyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGeneral Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/LANSC

JP/18/LANSCSakato artists seek their place on the mapCarla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaAmidst the vibrancy of art today, with installations -- video, photography and comics -- drawing increasing attention, landscapes as a subject matter have gradually taken a second row.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Poor rally at City Council

Poor rally at City Council JAKARTA: Around 100 pedicab drivers, scavengers and street vendors protested in front of Jakarta City Council on Monday against the evictions that often take place in the capital.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Kadin and dialog with the President

Kadin and dialog with the President I would like to assure readers and Ong Hock Chuan, writing in The Jakarta Post of Sept. 8, that nobody thwarted the dialog between the President and foreign investors recently, least of all, the President's men.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, again

Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, againJP/20/GUESSGigi to tour U.S. cities again Local outfit Gigi, a rock band that has scored hits such as Angan (Daydream) and Terbang (Flying) is expected to stage a four-date show in cities in the United States.Starting on Sept.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Security in the Straits: The threats and challenges

Security in the Straits: The threats and challengesNugroho Wisnumurti, Jakarta Over the last few years security threats in the Malacca and Singapore straits have heightened. The prospect of terrorist attacks and attacks involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the waterways are real.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Stealing the nation's assets

Stealing the nation's assets It is common knowledge that oil, gasoline and diesel have long been smuggled out of Indonesia, notably to Singapore -- mostly due to lax security and very lucrative profit potential.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, September 13, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, September 13, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/The issue of soldiers in Aceh

The issue of soldiers in AcehRidwan M. Sijabat, Jakarta Despite the memorandum of understanding (MOU) that Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed in Helsinki in the middle of August to end almost three decades of hostilities, child soldiers still remain a crucial issue in the war-torn ...

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/RI logistics costs lower than Thailand, LPEM-UI, JBIC say

RI logistics costs lower than Thailand, LPEM-UI, JBIC sayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLogistics costs in Indonesia are significantly lower compared to Thailand, in contrast to the wide-spread perception that the country has higher cost compared to other Asian countries, according to a report.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Lampung schools still charging extra fees

Lampung schools still charging extra feesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungYuntardi was confused when his daughter Sekar, a first grade elementary pupil, asked him to register her in a school tennis course.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/EMP starts Brantas oil production

EMP starts Brantas oil production JAKARTA: Publicly listed oil company PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) said on Monday that its subsidiary Lapindo Brantas Inc. has started production from the Tanggulangin 3 oil well in the Brantas block, East Java.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Griffin ahead in Tour d'Indonesia

Griffin ahead in Tour d'Indonesia CIREBON: Paul Griffin of Giant Asia of Chinese Taipei took possession of the yellow jersey after the Bandung-Cirebon first stage of the US$100,000 Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia on Monday.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, again

Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, againJP/20/GUESSGigi to tour U.S. cities again Local outfit Gigi, a rock band that has scored hits such as Angan (Daydream) and Terbang (Flying) is expected to stage a four-date show in cities in the United States.Starting on Sept.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/No more bond issues, House tells govt

No more bond issues, House tells govtUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCiting questionable debt management, the House of Representatives has asked the government to hold off on further bond issues or buyback plans until it has discussed a comprehensive debt strategy for the country, in a ...

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Foreign-policy faux pas discredits Thailand

Foreign-policy faux pas discredits ThailandKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok It was another march of folly for Thailand altogether.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/RI sailor held hostage in RP freed

RI sailor held hostage in RP freedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter six months being held hostage by Philippine Islamic militants, Indonesian sailor Ahmad Resmiyadi was finally released on Sunday.Ferry Adamhar of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the release, but declined to provide details.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Hong Kong Disneyland opens gates to the public

Hong Kong Disneyland opens gates to the publicTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Hong KongPeggy's husband was 40 on Monday. To celebrate, the family took the express train from their home in Tseung Bay at 9:30 a.m.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, September 14, 2005

TV Program: Wednesday, September 14, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Friends8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Padang moves to save energy

Padang moves to save energy PADANG, West Sumatra: Following the nationwide campaign to conserve energy, West Sumatra Governor Gamawan Fauzi has called on government offices and businesses to save power.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Gongs prove to be a striking success in Bogor

Gongs prove to be a striking success in BogorIn the best traditions of Indonesian tourism a unique attraction involving culture, music and craft is poorly promoted and hard to find. But the effort is worth the energy, reports The Jakarta Post contributor Duncan Graham from Bogor.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Changing Japan

Changing Japan The 63-year-old silver-haired political veteran took a gamble, and it has paid off handsomely.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Balongan, Cilacap 'prone to oil smuggling'

Balongan, Cilacap 'prone to oil smuggling'Leony Aurora and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the investigation into the smuggling of crude and refined oil products continues, state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina says refineries in Balongan, West Java, and Cilacap, Central Java, are also ...

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Residents worry over reports of bird flu

Residents worry over reports of bird fluAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFears of contracting bird flu prompted residents of Petukangan Utara neighborhood in South Jakarta to rush to a temporary health center on Monday to have a blood sample taken.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/Bali 'perfect' spot for beach volleyball

Bali 'perfect' spot for beach volleyball SANUR, Bali: Although Jakarta also once played host, Bali's outstanding attractions led to it being picked for a third time for this week's 4th women's Swatch-FIVB World Tour 2005 in Sanur, Bali.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/'This country needs to respect its athletes'

'This country needs to respect its athletes'Legislators have approved the long-awaited bill on sports which, among other items, requires the government to provide pensions for national athletes and organizations involved in developing sports here.

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Tue, 13 Sep 2005

JP/City drags its feet in air pollution bylaw

City drags its feet in air pollution bylawBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter an initial high-spirited campaign to create a cleaner air in the capital, the city appears to be dragging its feet preparing the regulations needed to implement the bylaw on air pollution.

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