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Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Diarrhea victims flood hospitals
Diarrhea victims flood hospitals SURABAYA: The number of people suffering from diarrhea is on the rise in Surabaya, with Dr. Mohammad Soewandi Hospital treating over 65 children in the first week of January and 49 more in the second week.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
$3.8b transportation studies proposed
$3.8b transportation studies proposedNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to improve access to cities in border regions, the Ministry of Transportation has conducted feasibility studies on transportation in those areas so that they will not lag behind those in Java.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Ministers accused of incompetence
Ministers accused of incompetence JAKARTA: The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) demanded that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono take action against ministers who ignore regional interests.DPD deputy speaker Laode Ida of Southeast Sulawesi accused the home ministry of ignoring the aspiration...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Number of people with HIV/AIDS doubled 2004: NGO
Number of people with HIV/AIDS doubled 2004: NGOAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recorded number of people living with HIV/AIDS in the capital doubled from 12,000 in 2003 to 24,000 in 2004, the Greater Jakarta AIDS Care Forum says.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Aceh tsunami cost $4.5b in material losses: Bappenas
Aceh tsunami cost $4.5b in material losses: BappenasUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government assessed the damage of the tsunami in Aceh and North Sumatra, the first step to determining the total costs and financing required for the rebuilding program -- a key prerequisite for a debt...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Celebrating sacrifice
Celebrating sacrifice It is called the Day of Sacrifice, or Idul Adha. For Muslims it represents two monumental events: the culmination of the holy pilgrimage to Mecca, and the slaying of sacrificial animals, usually a goat or cow, whose meat is then donated to the needy.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Done/APPROVED
Done/APPROVED ADVERTORIAL: JIMS Size: 4 x 25 cm/ FCJIMS offers high-quality education with excellent facilities Selecting an international school that provides a high level of academic achievement, excellent sports facilities and beautiful surroundings, all at an affordable price can be extremely...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
UNICEF to send 250 child center volunteers to tsunami-hit Aceh
UNICEF to send 250 child center volunteers to tsunami-hit AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta UNICEF is planning to send around 250 Indonesian volunteers to Aceh to take care of the children in tsunami-affected areas, according to a senior official at the Office of the State Minister for Women's...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Habibie wants U.S. lobby job
Habibie wants U.S. lobby job JAKARTA: Former president B.J. Habibie has suggested that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appoint him as a special envoy to lobby the United States Congress during a meeting of a council of the United Nations later this year.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
AGO to soon set up oversight body
AGO to soon set up oversight body JAKARTA: Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh said that a public prosecution service oversight commission was expected to be set up soon after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono recently issued a letter supporting its establishment.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
ADS: Sekolah Tiara Bangsa
ADS: Sekolah Tiara Bangsa Size: 2 x 30 CM Sekolah Tiara Bangsa caters for the needs of both expatriate and Indonesian childrenIn Indonesia's major cities such as Jakarta, the number of schools that have adopted international standards in their education programs is numerous.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Both debtors and creditors are 'loose with money'
Both debtors and creditors are 'loose with money'Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post "Go to hell with your aid," Sukarno, the country's first president once said in a speech in the 1960s to provoke anti- American sentiment among the Indonesian people.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Japanese man loses battle against PT Coca-Cola
Japanese man loses battle against PT Coca-ColaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japanese citizen Takasu Masaharu lost his legal battle against giant international soft drink producer PT Coca-Cola Indonesia on Wednesday after the South Jakarta District Court ruled that he had insufficient...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
IBL plans Sunday tsunami benefit
IBL plans Sunday tsunami benefit JAKARTA: The Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) will hold a fund-raising event for tsunami victims on Sunday in Senayan, Central Jakarta.IBL director Agus A. Mauro said on Wednesday that top IBL players, celebrities and also State Minister of Youth Affairs and Sport...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Two-day closure for entertainment spots
Two-day closure for entertainment spots JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration announced on Wednesday that most entertainment centers in the city would be required to close up shop for two days ahead of Idul Adha (the Islamic Day of Sacrifice), which falls on Friday.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
AdamAir hires ST Aero
AdamAir hires ST Aero JAKARTA: Adam Sky Connection Airlines (AdamAir) -- an Indonesian budget airline operational since December 2003 -- has signed a five-year contract with aircraft maintenance provider Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) for the maintenance of its Boeing 737s.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.19, 2005 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 240 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
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.
Thu, 20 Jan 2005
'Bad habit of dumping garbage causes flooding'
'Bad habit of dumping garbage causes flooding' Floods are engulfing Jakarta once again, creating massive traffic jams and forcing thousands of residents to move to higher ground. The Jakarta Post asked some Jakartans their views on how the city administration addresses the problem.
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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 mangrove...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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
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
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 and created...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
*Local government corruption runs rampant: ICW Page 2
*Local government corruption runs rampant: ICW Page 2 *VP office circular annoys House Page 4 *Regional direct elections to move ahead Page 5 *RI's recovery without governance reform? Page 6 *700 contract dengue in Jakarta, two die Page 8 *Growing drug furor overshadows action in Melbourne Page 10...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
'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
Investors urge govt to fix legal uncertainty, corruption
Investors urge govt to fix legal uncertainty, corruptionFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite assurances from the President, Vice President and other top government officials that their money was safe here, some investors at the Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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
Thailand's tsunami-hit Phuket island offers gory souvenirs
Thailand's tsunami-hit Phuket island offers gory souvenirs by Eileen Ng = (PICTURES) = PHUKET, Thailand, Jan 18 (AFP) - Thailand's tsunami-hit Phuket island offers gory souvenirsEileen Ng Agence France-Presse/PhuketA macabre souvenir industry is emerging on Thailand's resort island of Phuket, with...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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
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
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
No more suspicions
No more suspicionsFrom Koran TempoThe recent earthquake and tsunami that devastated Aceh and claimed hundreds of thousands of human lives have aroused great national concern and deep international sympathy, shown by many countries that have provided aid to relieve the victims' suffering.
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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 Dec.
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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
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
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
Malaysian GDP growth may slow to 5.7%, MIER says
Malaysian GDP growth may slow to 5.7%, MIER says Bloomberg JakartaMalaysia's economic growth may slow to 5.7 percent this year from an estimated 7.2 percent in 2004, the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research said, as overseas demand for the nation's electronics falters.
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
Consolidation of state funds
Consolidation of state fundsFrom Media IndonesiaAs a member of the House of Representatives Commission VI representing the National Awakening Party faction, I would like to express my views regarding State Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto's plan to place the partnership and environment...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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
3 x 17
3 x 17 Vice presidential office circular annoys House JP/4/FAO2 x 26 FAO to focus on providing relief aid in coastal areas JP/4/EDUCATION2 x 26 Govt launches partnership program for high schools 2 x 27 NU ready to provide shelter to 20,000 Acehnese orphans JP/4/4Summit1 x 40 Industrial relations...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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 country.
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
RP legislator opposes Myanmar
RP legislator opposes Myanmar PHILIPPINES: A senior Philippine legislator urged the government on Tuesday to oppose Myanmar's chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2006.Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago, chairman of the Senate's foreign relations committee, said...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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
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
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
Prevention is better than construction
Prevention is better than construction Following the devastating earthquake-triggered tsunamis that occurred on Dec. 26 and claimed well over 100,000 lives and unaccounted for material losses in Aceh and part of north Sumatra province, people will probably ask what the government can do in the...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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 as...
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
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
Indonesian Lost About 30,000 Hectares of Farm Land
Indonesian Lost About 30,000 Hectares of Farm Land Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia lost about 30,000 hectares (74,000 acres) of agricultural land in the Dec. 26 tsunami, United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Director General Jacques Diouf said at a briefing in the capital, Jakarta.
Wed, 19 Jan 2005
1. ICW (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x15)
1. ICW (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x15) Local government corruption running rampant, says ICW 2. DPR (40) - 36 pts 4cols 1lines (1x28) New body for Aceh rebuilding planned 3. CGI (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) WB cautions RI on use of CGI funds 4.