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Fri, 24 Dec 2004
Tangerang to spend 49 percent of 2005 budget on education
Tangerang to spend 49 percent of 2005 budget on educationMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Tangerang municipal administration has proposed allocating Rp 379 billion (US$40.75 million), or 49 percent of its Rp 769 billion 2005 budget, for the education sector.
Fri, 24 Dec 2004
JP/5/PONIRA
JP/5/PONIRAGrandma Ponirah, 'becak' driver for 15 yearsPonirah, 55, a mother of six children and grandmother to two, is no ordinary woman. The woman from Jeblog village, Kasihan district, Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, sports a crew cut and is of solid build, the muscles of her biceps and forearms...
Fri, 24 Dec 2004
Schools close in province hit by Muslim insurgency
Schools close in province hit by Muslim insurgencyAgencies, BangkokMore than 300 schools in a southern Thailand province hit by a Muslim insurgency closed their doors on Thursday, with fearful teachers saying they won't return until the government can provide adequate protection, an education...
Fri, 24 Dec 2004
RP economy grew above target
RP economy grew above target MANILA: The Philippine economy likely grew 6.1 percent in 2004, higher than the government's target of between 4.9 and 5.8 percent, Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said on Thursday.
Fri, 24 Dec 2004
13 guards quizzed over inmate escape
13 guards quizzed over inmate escape CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police personnel questioned 13 prison guards following the escape of three big-time criminals from the prison at dawn on Wednesday. The guards are being questioned as witnesses, said chief of Cirebon Police detectives Adj. Comr.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Managing waste properly
Managing waste properlyFrom Koran TempoI have been wondering if the government can draw up a regulation on the proper management of waste, which regulates the separation of organic from inorganic garbage and recycling.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Govt stops issuing licenses for new airlines
Govt stops issuing licenses for new airlinesLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has decided to stop issuing operating licenses for new airlines because it says there is already enough competition in the industry.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
RI, E. Timor joint to probe violations
RI, E. Timor joint to probe violationsEdith M. Lederer, Associated Press/United NationsIndonesia and East Timor informed Secretary-General Kofi Annan that they have established a joint Commission on Truth and Friendship to deal with human rights violations during 1999 violence in East Timor that...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
'Christmas is a joyous time'
'Christmas is a joyous time'Shopping centers and malls in the city are becoming increasingly crowded ahead of Christmas, as residents defy the terror threats to get their holiday shopping done. The Jakarta Post asked residents if the terror threats would affect their holiday plans.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
JP/ /Auto
JP/ /AutoCar sales reach record high, but still no industry after 30 yearsZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe year 2004 was an important one for Indonesia's "car industry", with sales expected to reach a record high of over 450,000 units, marking the sector's full recovery from the...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Wine for New Year parties confiscated
Wine for New Year parties confiscatedEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of bottles of wine prepared to radiate New Year's Eve in Bali have been confiscated by the North Jakarta Police on Saturday because the owners could not produce the proper documents, the precinct police chief said...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
U.S. to give new impetus to ties with Indonesia: Envoy
U.S. to give new impetus to ties with Indonesia: EnvoyVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta post, JakartaWith its huge population and dynamic economies, Asia is increasingly poised to become the new strategic center of gravity in global politics, and Indonesia, a Southeast Asian regional power, has a big...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Taiwan lifts ban on Indonesian workers
Taiwan lifts ban on Indonesian workersRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLabor recruitment and export agencies hailed Taiwan's decision to lift the two-year ban imposed on Indonesian workers, saying that some 70,000 workers who had formerly worked in Taiwan were ready to return to the...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
TV Program: Thursday, December 23, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, December 23, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Talk Show8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Flood hits Jambi, cuts off roads
Flood hits Jambi, cuts off roadsJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiFloods spread on Wednesday through Batanghari regency, 150 kilometers west of Jambi city, cutting access to roads connecting several of its subdistricts.No injuries or fatalities were immediately reported in the incident.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Spiritual materialism in the haj pilgrimage
Spiritual materialism in the haj pilgrimageDadi Darmadi, Cambridge, MA This year, again, more than 200,000 Indonesian pilgrims are going to Saudi Arabia. What is the biggest challenge facing many Indonesian pilgrims as they head to Mecca: Severe desert weather? Terrorism? Poor transportation and...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
President's official car park?
President's official car park?From KompasOn Nov. 15, I parked my car outside of Klub Bimasena (health/sports center) in South Jakarta, near the gate of the club, which shares the same complex with Hotel Dharmawangsa.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.22
Rupiah Rates Dec.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,523.10 6,752.59 7,176.06 7,099.41 Brunei dollar 1 5,988.17 5,375.10 5,711.93 5,651.17 Canadian dollar 1 8,000.65 7,181.24 7,631.58 7,550.07 Swiss franc 1 8,505.85 7,635.70 8,113.47 8,027.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota terminationZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe popular issue blanketing the textile and clothing industry, both at home and overseas, throughout the year 2004 was the termination of the global textile quota system.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Cabinet ministers beat wealth report deadline
Cabinet ministers beat wealth report deadlineMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Wednesday that all members of the United Indonesia Cabinet have submitted their wealth reports ahead of the Dec. 20 deadline.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
RI to sell overseas bonds in 2005 in several phases
RI to sell overseas bonds in 2005 in several phasesShanthy Nambiar and Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia may sell bonds overseas next year in several phases as part the government's plan to raise as much as US$1.5 billion abroad, an official said.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Red-light district to turn into cemetery
Red-light district to turn into cemetery JAKARTA: The North Jakarta administration will soon relocate sex workers from the Kali Malang area in Cilincing and convert the location into a public cemetery.Mayor Effendi Anas said recently that his administration needed to expand the existing cemetery.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Govt to pass ruling on broadcasting
Govt to pass ruling on broadcasting JAKARTA: The government is expected to pass the draft of broadcasting regulation this week despite opposition from the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and broadcasting groups, a minister said.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Pasar Pagi wholesale market overshadowed by modern malls
Pasar Pagi wholesale market overshadowed by modern mallsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPasar Pagi (the morning market) existed long before most malls and shopping centers in the city."I used to have a lot of customers.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Former newspaper boss gets nine months for defamation
Former newspaper boss gets nine months for defamationSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, SlemanA former general manager of a Yogyakarta start-up newspaper was sentenced to nine months in jail on Wednesday for defamation.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on Dec. 22
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange ( in rupiah) on Dec. 22 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Councillors to get hefty allowance
Councillors to get hefty allowance SEMARANG: The Central Java provincial government has proposed that, starting from January next year, provincial councillors will get a monthly payment of Rp 5 million as a housing allowance.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Stop illegal fees
Stop illegal fees From Warta Kota The government's attempt to stamp out graft must be made at all levels of the government. While major corruption cases are handled by the police, the prosecutor's office, the Corruption Eradication Commission and other agencies, small-scale corruption, which has a...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
S&P raises RI rating on bullish outlook
S&P raises RI rating on bullish outlookThe Jakarta Post, JakartaRatings agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) upgraded Indonesia's credit rating on Wednesday, on the back of improved political stability and a positive economic outlook.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Muslim group urges religious crackdown
Muslim group urges religious crackdown JAKARTA: A group of Muslim hardliners called on the House of Representatives on Wednesday to begin work on a bill that would limit the construction of other religions' places of worship.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
The jacket story
The jacket story It may sound frightening but it's true. It happened to my daughter last year when she was in her last year of junior high school. She attended a reputable private school, located in South Jakarta, in front of the statue in Pancoran.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
JP/ /
JP/ /2004: a year of mediocrity for local filmsJoko Anwar Contributor/JakartaAfter a slow start and mediocre releases, 2004 proved to be an eventful year for Indonesian films. An ulema successfully managed to get a film banned; a teen flick almost as long as Doctor Zhivago was released; and a big...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
UI appointed to study Tanah Abang
UI appointed to study Tanah Abang JAKARTA: The City Council has appointed a University of Indonesia team to give a second opinion on a study suggesting buildings in Tanah Abang market were structurally unsafe.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Govt slow to act, Sang Timur expects fresh conflict
Govt slow to act, Sang Timur expects fresh conflictPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said pluralism was a blessing for Indonesia and not a threat to national unity. However, this sentiment is apparently not shared or understood by all Indonesians.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Officials told to reject gifts
Officials told to reject gifts JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) called on state officials not to accept gifts or other gratuities ahead of Christmas and New Year.In its circular issued on Wednesday, KPK leadership said Law No.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
JP/ /Auto
JP/ /AutoCar sales reach record high, but still no industry after 30 yearsZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe year 2004 was an important one for Indonesia's "car industry", with sales expected to reach a record high of over 450,000 units, marking the sector's full recovery from the...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Rule on speed bumps needed
Rule on speed bumps neededFrom Warta KotaWith reference to a report in Warta Kota on Dec. 14, titled Minivan drivers protest against speed bumps, I would like to convey my complaint and proposal on the same matter.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
A good inconsistency?
A good inconsistency?What is a good inconsistency?! For our honored Constitutional Court, that is probably the only way to describe their recent decisions. Last week, we were baffled by the court's decision to annul the Electricity Law.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Indonesia Open highlights problems of local women shuttlers
Indonesia Open highlights problems of local women shuttlersMusthofid and Moch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While Indonesia's men's players salvaged some pride for the hosts, taking two titles at the recently-concluded Indonesia Open badminton championship, it has left the country's...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Fendry Ekel makes music tangible through installations
Fendry Ekel makes music tangible through installationsPaul F. Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta, pfa0109@yahoo.comDid you ever wish that music were something you could touch, something that you could walk into, something that you could sense in a tactile way, not just hear?Fendry Ekel offers just such...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Buses, taxis to run on CNG next year
Buses, taxis to run on CNG next yearBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to reduce vehicular emissions in the capital, the Jakarta administration will require all new public transportation vehicles to use only compressed natural gas (CNG) starting next year.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota termination
Textile industry struggles ahead of quota terminationZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe popular issue blanketing the textile and clothing industry, both at home and overseas, throughout the year 2004 was the termination of the global textile quota system.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Govt rejects council election
Govt rejects council election BITUNG, North Sulawesi: The Ministry for Home Affairs has declared that the election of Bitung council leaders a month ago was invalid and therefore has to be redone.The election was invalidated as it violated a government decree that regulates the election of regional...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Assessing international school
Assessing international school I resent the insinuating tone of Rachel Davies' recent article (Parents need to analyze int'l schools, The Jakarta Post, Dec. 18). Davies' use of quotation marks around the word "international" gives the impression that she doubts that certain schools meet her...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
TV Today: Saturday, December 25, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, December 25, 2004TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Sports11:30 Christmas1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Christmas3:00 English News Service3:30 Christmas4:30 TV Drama5:00 Children Show5:30 Variety Show:...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
JP/ /Y-macro
JP/ /Y-macroModerate growth continues amid signs of investment recoveryThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many people in the automotive industry are really happy these days with the handsome bonuses they have received after achieving or even surpassing sales targets and other performance indicators, thanks...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Women's Day observed after year of violence
Women's Day observed after year of violenceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bandung/Semarang/MakassarRallies demanding gender equality and an end to violence against women marked the commemoration of Women's Day across the nation on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
*Puteh rushed to hospital as first hearing nears Page 2
*Puteh rushed to hospital as first hearing nears Page 2 *70,000 RI workers to return to Taiwan Page 4 *Police attack Kutai Kartanegara protesters Page 5 *Spiritual materialism of the haj pilgrimage Page 6 *Govt slow to act, Sang Timur expects fresh conflict Page 8 *Sizzling Heat find no Shaq is no...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
Big investors keen for share in public works
Big investors keen for share in public worksZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt seems that confidence in investment climate in Indonesia may have started to improve, with hundreds of potential investors, foreign and domestic, having expressed enthusiasm to participate in next month's...
Thu, 23 Dec 2004
1. DPR (1 X 30)
1. DPR (1 X 30) When will the 'play group' move up a grade? 2. TNI (1 X 32) Skepticism of military reform 3. PRESS (2 X 24) Gloomy year for RI media as big guns try to sink it