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Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Green Jakarta not a utopia
Green Jakarta not a utopia Nirwono Joga Jakarta Jakarta is heading toward ecological suicide. Soil subsidence has reached a depth of 40 centimeters in North, West and Central Jakarta. Seawater intrusion has led to the structural corrosion of buildings and flyovers while the contamination of...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
A tribute to women and mothers everywhere
A tribute to women and mothers everywhereMarianne Katoppo, Jakarta It's December again. Today is the 78th anniversary of the first Indonesian Women's Congress in Yogyakarta. For some curious reason, it is now commemorated as Women's Day, to the great joy of the manufacturers of cosmetics, soap,...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
2006 as the year of economic consolidation
2006 as the year of economic consolidationDavid E. Sumual Jakarta Next year's economic difficulties are already becoming apparent. Early indications of the Indonesian economy losing its momentum are seen in slower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the last two quarters as exports...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Significance of being a moderate and progressive Muslim
Significance of being a moderate and progressive MuslimMohamad Abdun Nasir Mataram Religious radicalism and extremism have proven to be a danger to social stability and order. While liberalism and secularism often trigger fear among Muslims that they are being secularized and cut off from Islamic...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Environmental Outlook 2006
Environmental Outlook 2006 The problems of environment in the years to comeE.G. Togu Manurung Bogor Indonesia is blessed with some of the most extensive and biologically diverse tropical forests in the world.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
U.S. urges RI to release Munir probe
U.S. urges RI to release Munir probeDeutsche Presse-Agentur, JakartaThe U.S. government urged Indonesia to release the results of an independent probe into the murder of a prominent rights activist, and to prosecute all those involved in the crime, a statement said on Wednesday.The U.S.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Journalist groups condemn assault on 'Indo Pos' daily
Journalist groups condemn assault on 'Indo Pos' dailyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens of people barged into Graha Pena, the office of Indo Pos daily, in Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta on Tuesday evening, occupying the building for several hours and injuring two reporters.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
One year on, tsunami survivors remember...and rebuild
One year on, tsunami survivors remember...and rebuildBill Tarrant, Reuters/Banda AcehOne moment Sartinah Fatar is painting her lovely new traditional Acehnese house, chattering happily to her husband. The next she's in tears recalling the day the sea roared in and snatched away her mother and two...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
ANPAk..r..Letter-clarification
ANPAk..r..Letter-clarification PT Mogems Putri International clarifies JP/7/letPT Mogems Putri International clarifies With regard to your article dated Dec. 11 about Bvlgari's new Assioma Series, I would like to clarify that Citibank did not offer a special scheme for Citigold customers who want...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
State funeral for Solossa
State funeral for SolossaJAYAPURA: Papua provincial administration officials and military officers carry a photograph and the red and white flag-covered coffin of the late governor Jacobus Perviddya Solossa during a state funeral at the Tanah Hitam Christian cemetery in Jayapura.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Batam launches online tax system
Batam launches online tax system BATAM, Riau Islands: A modern, Internet-based tax system went online at the Batam City Tax Office on Wednesday, making it the first city outside Jakarta use such a service.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/Y/FILML
JP/Y/FILMLMany local films released, but has quality improved?Lisabona Rahman and Paul F. Agusta Contributors/JakartaIndonesian cinema saw an eventful year in 2005, with more than 50 titles either released or produced, making it the most prolific year in Indonesia's film history in almost a decade.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Malaysians discover shopping haven in Bali
Malaysians discover shopping haven in BaliRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, KutaDo not forget your closest neighbors, especially when you get through a difficult time, a top diplomat said.YBhg. Dato' Zaenal Abidin Mahamad Zain, Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia said during the opening of the...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
'Woman must have a role in politics'
'Woman must have a role in politics'Every Dec. 22, the country celebrates Women's Day in recognition of the critical roles Indonesian women played during the struggle for independence. What has been the role of Indonesian women after the country declared independence in 1945? The Jakarta Post...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Agency cancels subsidy cards
Agency cancels subsidy cards TANGERANG: The Tangerang Statistics Agency canceled at least 1,689 fuel compensation cards on Wednesday after verifying that the holders did not meet the requirements for poor families, Tempo Interaktif reported.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
1. Terror (2x24)
1. Terror (2x24) Police: Abduction threat by terrorists may be real 2. Santren (1x40) 'Pesantren' told to change values on women 3. Lipi (1x27) LIPI expresses frustration 4. Flu (1x40) UN urges RI to anticipate flu pandemic
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/YZATNI2/
JP/YZATNI2/Gas-guzzlers and variable engine displacementZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaThis year we saw a new era emerge in the automotive industry. We began the year with engines getting larger and larger. People flocked to dealers to check out the latest SUVs.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Careful policy mix is critical now
Careful policy mix is critical nowKahlil Rowter Jakarta Without doubt 2005 was a turbulent year. The rupiah and gross domestic product (GDP) growth fell substantially while inflation and interest rates rose dramatically.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Attracting foreign investment requires substance in policy reform
Attracting foreign investment requires substance in policy reformDan Kingsley Jakarta The Indonesian economy, following the adoption of a tightening monetary stance by Bank Indonesia in mid-August and strengthening inflation due to the recent fuel price increase, has shown declining economic growth...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Jakarta's air gets dirtier every year
Jakarta's air gets dirtier every yearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the President has set out to clean up politics, it seems the air in the nation's capital is only getting dirtier.The latest report by the Jakarta Environmental Management Body (BPLHD) reveals that there were only 20...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
LIPI expresses frustation
LIPI expresses frustationRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSix months before the Dec. 26, 2004 tsunami that devastated Aceh, the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) had circulated posters in northern Sumatra about a possible major disaster there, but locals ignored the early warning.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Contest builds links with Korea
Contest builds links with KoreaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRestu Amalia, 22, a student of law at the Pakuan University in Bogor in West Java was surprised when informed that she had won a writing contest organized by the National Education Ministry and the South Korea Embassy in Jakarta.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Dirhamsyah
Dirhamsyah Jakarta2. Yale -- The East Asia Summit: More discord than accord 1 x 30 EAS: More discord than accord Mohan Malik Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Honolulu
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
PT Mogems Putri International clarifies
PT Mogems Putri International clarifies With regard to your article dated Dec. 11 about Bvlgari's new Assioma Series, I would like to clarify that Citibank did not offer a special scheme for Citigold customers who want to purchase the series.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/18/BRIEF
JP/18/BRIEF 'Walkin' the dog' at the Hard Rock KUTA: The Hard Rock Hotel Bali is "Walkin' The Dog" these days when it comes to security. With ever increasing importance being placed on security and safety, Hard Rock Hotel Bali has enlisted three new canine additions to its security team -- Lassie,...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/Y/ZATNI1
JP/Y/ZATNI1IT in 2005: From the tsunami to germ-free handsetsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe did not start 2005 on a high note. The tsunami that hit several Asian coastal areas including Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam left us in deep mourning.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
SBY wants man behind Munir's murder nabbed
SBY wants man behind Munir's murder nabbedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered law enforcement officials to continue their investigation into the murder of human rights activist Munir to determine who orchestrated the killing.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/20/YEAREND
JP/20/YEARENDMainstream languishes, indie rises by leaps and boundsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At the outset, 2005 showed little promise for music fans who were hoping for new sounds and exciting gigs.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Indonesia's Sampoerna plans to license cigarette brands
Indonesia's Sampoerna plans to license cigarette brands Agence France-Presse JakartaMajor Indonesian cigarette-maker Sampoerna said on Wednesday that it plans to license the sale of its cigarette brands in markets overseas while selling the brands of its parent Philip Morris. U.S.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Sierad to sell Wendy's, Hartz Chicken
Sierad to sell Wendy's, Hartz ChickenPublicly listed poultry and feed products producer PT Sierad Produce plans to sell subsidiaries, including PT Wendy Citrasa, the license-holder for the U.S.-founded Wendy's fast-food chain, and PT Sierad Pangan, the operator of Hartz Chicken restaurants.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
PMI may make Marlboros in China
PMI may make Marlboros in China BEIJING: China's state-run tobacco monopoly reached an agreement on Wednesday with Philip Morris Incorporated (PMI) for the licensed manufacture of the Marlboro brand of cigarettes in China.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
PLN falls short of target
PLN falls short of targetLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCiting lack of funds, state utility company PLN will likely fail this year to push losses stemming from the depreciation of channeled power down to below 10 percent, an executive says.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
MAS $794m to revamp business
MAS $794m to revamp businessAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur National carrier Malaysia Airlines needs 3 billion ringgit (US$794 million) to restructure its operations after posting two straight quarters of losses, reports said Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Mosque tower collapses, kills four in N. Jakara
Mosque tower collapses, kills four in N. JakaraDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least four construction workers were killed and 21 others seriously injured when a 50-meter tower of Baiturrahman Mosque on Jl.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Sutrisno wins golds at nationals
Sutrisno wins golds at nationals JAKARTA: Lampung lifter Sutrisno swept the four golds available in the 60-kg powerlifting class at the National Weightlifting and Powerlifting Championships in South Jakarta on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/YZATNI2/
JP/YZATNI2/Gas-guzzlers and variable engine displacementZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaThis year we saw a new era emerge in the automotive industry. We began the year with engines getting larger and larger. People flocked to dealers to check out the latest SUVs.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Indonesia in 2006: The foreign policy challenge.
Indonesia in 2006: The foreign policy challenge. Michael Vatikiotis Singapore The past year has seen Indonesia weather many storms. There cannot be many countries in the world forced to deal with man- made and natural disasters simultaneously.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/xx/YHELLY
JP/xx/YHELLY please check the bold is right, thnksRI 2005 performing arts scene Helly Minarti Contributor/Jakarta Another year has passed for Indonesia's performing arts, but with a staggering rise in poverty and corruption, plus the oil crisis overshadowing the country throughout the year, the...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Jakarta night life recast in silver screen
Jakarta night life recast in silver screenJP/24/GUESSJakarta nightlife to be on silver screenJAKARTA: Jakarta night prowlers take note! A local film company is currently in the production stage of a film based on the hottest-selling book Jakarta Undercover: Sex `n the City, a non- fiction work that...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Formaldehyde in food causes grave concern in Lampung
Formaldehyde in food causes grave concern in LampungOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA recent report by the Food and Drug Supervision Agency's office in Bandarlampung, Lampung, confirmed people's long-held fears that the salt fish, fresh fish, tofu and noodles sold in traditional...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Questioning Jamsostek
Questioning JamsostekFrom KompasThe money gathered by PT Jamsostek (state social security provider) belongs to employees/workers and the members of its social security programs. The actual amount of money managed by Jamsostek stands at trillions of rupiah.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Vietnam soccer players arrested in SEAG scandal
Vietnam soccer players arrested in SEAG scandalAssociated Press, Hanoi Police arrested two members of Vietnam's national soccer team for match-fixing during the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games earlier this month, state media reported on WednesdayVietnam striker Pham Van Quyen and midfielder Le...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Removing exit tax
Removing exit tax I have a pensioner's visa and am actually a resident of Jimbaran, Bali. I am very keen to let President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono know that, as a retiree living here, I must pay departure tax (fiscal) every time we leave your country for family or medical reasons.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Police: Abduction threat by terrorists may be real
Police: Abduction threat by terrorists may be realThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Sutanto is taking seriously the possibility terrorists could kidnap senior government officials or foreigners, as part of a new strategy in the country.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Targeting imbalance
Targeting imbalanceIn one tsunami-devastated area of Aceh, a visitor asked a medical team, "Where are the midwives?" There were none, while only a few weeks after last December's tragedy, an official with the United Nations Population Fund revealed that at least 800 births were at risk.
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
JP/xx/YCARLA
JP/xx/YCARLAArt highlights 2005Carla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaFor the art world 2005 was a year of milestones, one of which no doubt was the 20th anniversary of Edwin Gallery which was celebrated with a major extension of the premises and a memorable exhibition of selected works by artists who...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
More subdistricts armed to combat illicit drug trade in Jakarta
More subdistricts armed to combat illicit drug trade in JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs part of its war against drug trafficking in the capital, the Jakarta administration revealed on Tuesday that it would flex its muscles to make more subdistrict offices take active roles in...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Kiani settlement may take time: Bank Mandiri
Kiani settlement may take time: Bank MandiriRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Mandiri will have to wait some time to recover money owed by troubled pulp producer PT Kiani Kertas, as ongoing negotiations between the company and new investors interested in taking over the company are...
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
1. REAX: 1 X 32
1. REAX: 1 X 32 U.S. urges RI to release Munir probe 2. CUTLINE: 1 X 28 State funeral for Solossa 3. SICK: 1 X 30 Malaria haunts tsunami survivors 4. ATTACK: 3 X 15 Dozens of thugs from Tanah Abang storm 'Indo Pos' 5. NANI: 1 X 22 Amputee puts past behind her
Thu, 22 Dec 2005
Governing through governance: SBY delivering his promises.
Governing through governance: SBY delivering his promises.HS Dillon Jakarta The business sector has repeatedly reminded the President that corruption in the government is inhibiting investment, while civil society has been pressuring him to go after the wrongdoers wholeheartedly.