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Tue, 20 Dec 2005
Villagers report officials to police
Villagers report officials to policeTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorResidents of Cibodas village in Rumpin district, Bogor regency, West Java, reported the village chief and other officials to the Bogor Police on Sunday for embezzling fuel compensation funds and intimidation.
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
Russia and RI sign satellite deal
Russia and RI sign satellite dealMikhail Tsyganov, RIA Novosti/Kuala LumpurIn December during Russia Hi-Tech 2005 exposition in Malaysia's capital acting CEO of Russian state-owned Russian Satellite Communications Company Yury Izmailov and President Director of No 1 Indonesian satellite telecoms...
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
JP/20/HASSAN
JP/20/HASSANShowing illegal loggers zero tolerance Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/BandarlampungOne September night in 2005, a reporter met with the chief of military command district 0422 West Lampung, Albar Hasan Tanjung, in his Liwa residence, begging that the vehicle the chief's men had just...
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
Megaglodok sees brighter future as shopping center for industry
Megaglodok sees brighter future as shopping center for industryThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHerry Chandra, a businessman who owns a factory in the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Bekasi, West Java, was extremely pleased when he heard a retail center would open in Jakarta offering a large selection of...
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
BRI revises down lending target
BRI revises down lending target JAKARTA: State-run Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), the country's fourth-largest bank, plans to expand loan growth by 20 percent next year, lower than this year's target of 25 percent.
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
Jakartans living with HIV/AIDS up by 34%: Agency
Jakartans living with HIV/AIDS up by 34%: AgencyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe number of people in Jakarta living with HIV/AIDS rose 34 percent in 2005, according to a report released on Monday by the Jakarta Narcotic Agency (BNP).
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
RI lawmakers get poor reception in Egypt
RI lawmakers get poor reception in EgyptTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublic uproar over an alleged study tour by 15 lawmakers to Egypt heightened on Monday with a critical report of their activities from Cairo fueling admonishments from fellow legislators here.
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
JP/19/XMAS2
JP/19/XMAS2Indonesians find Perth attractiveThe Indonesian Consulate in Perth says about 10,000 Indonesians are living in the Western Australian capital. About half are students, the rest retired or in business.
Tue, 20 Dec 2005
Four variants on minimum wage set
Four variants on minimum wage set BEKASI: Unlike his Jakarta counterpart, West Java Governor Danny Setiawan has decided to regulate minimum wages for workers in Bekasi, Jakarta's neighboring city, according to business sectors.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Govt ignores polio in remote provinces
Govt ignores polio in remote provincesTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the success of the recent third round of polio vaccinations, the government has shown little commitment to boosting low vaccination rates in the remote provinces of Papua, West Irian and North Maluku.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
JiFFest to be sorely missed
JiFFest to be sorely missedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThere is one movie buff who came all the way from Australia and another who came from Bandung, West Java.They, and many others, came to Jakarta to see the screenings of films at the seventh Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) -- a rare...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 19, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 19, 2005Exhibitions* Photo Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika by Deniek G. Sukarya at Victoria Cafe, Plaza Senayan, Atrium Wing, open daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Human rights record 'So what, gitu loh'
Human rights record 'So what, gitu loh'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, JakartaLet me save you the suspense of having to look up the dictionary or Wikipedia as the Internet-savvy people usually do. So what, gitu loh (So what, there you go) is a popular expression among young people in the capital, an...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Rendi A. Witular
Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaWeakened purchasing power -- resulting from the recent economic slump that may continue into the first six months of 2006 -- is likely to drive a sharp decline in the domestic demand for four- wheel vehicles.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Oil, gas exploration lower than expected
Oil, gas exploration lower than expectedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, BandungDespite the soaring oil prices, exploration activities in Indonesia remain low at between 60 percent and 75 percent of the plans submitted to the government, which seems to indicate less enthusiasm from the players in...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
West Java tops nat'l tarung derajat
West Java tops nat'l tarung derajatMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Java emerged as the overall winner of the 10th Tarung Derajat National Championship that concluded here on Sunday.With seven gold medals and one silver, West Java avenged its loss to Riau at the 2004 National...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Interest rate to hit 14% in 2006: Economists
Interest rate to hit 14% in 2006: EconomistsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's economy may have to brace for interest rates of 14 percent in the first half of 2006 as the central bank continues its monetary policies designed to tame inflation and support the rupiah, analysts say.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Test finds S. Jakarta man died of bird flu
Test finds S. Jakarta man died of bird fluAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 39-year-old man, who died at the Sulianti Saroso Hospital in North Jakarta on Tuesday evening, was confirmed by local medical sources to have been infected by the avian influenza virus.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Panic button service
Panic button service I would like to comment on news that the Jakarta Police have teamed up with a private company to provide panic button services. Jakarta residents must be familiar with the phrase: "Nothing's free in Jakarta". Even to pee in public toilets we have to pay.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
3,000 flood victims still in shelters
3,000 flood victims still in sheltersBANDA ACEH, Aceh: More than 3,000 residents from four districts in Bireuen regency here are still living in temporary shelters due to prolonged flooding in the area."They are living in the shelters as their houses are still inundated by water," said M.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Jayawijaya regent faces graft charge
Jayawijaya regent faces graft charge JAYAPURA: Jayawijaya Regent David Agustin, who has been accused of embezzling local administration funds in 2003 and 2004, was detained on Friday at Wamena Penitentiary.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
'Women must not neglect their domestic roles'
'Women must not neglect their domestic roles'On Dec. 22, Indonesia will celebrate Women's Day, dedicated to commemorating the role of women in the country. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents on how they see the role of women.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
JP/Arief Suhardiman
JP/Arief SuhardimanMany locals flock to the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Jl Thamrin, Jakarta to celebrating New Year's Eve rather than staying at home or going to nightspots. The picture was taken on New Year Eve's 2004.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Slamet Riyanto: Providing light despite his darkness
Slamet Riyanto: Providing light despite his darknessOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungBlind since he was a teenager, Slamet Riyanto is a respected figure at the Indra Kesuma Social Home for the Blind in Bandarlampung.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Bad cops undermine illegal logging raids
Bad cops undermine illegal logging raidsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCorrupt officers have undermined the police's largest crackdown on illegal logging ever this year and could further endanger the prospects for future operations, a top detective says.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
RI shuttlers flop in finals
RI shuttlers flop in finals JAKARTA: Indonesian men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto and mixed doubles duo Nova Widianto and Lilyana Natsir failed in their respective final matches at the US$250,000 Saiqi Invitational World Cup 2005 in Yiyang, China, on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
JP/1/BLURP
JP/1/BLURP 1. Israel renews call for election bar on Hamas Page 11 2. SBY to summon governors on Cepu block deadlock Page 13 3. Kim tears up U.S. short track skating record Page 21
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
UT may spend Rp 2t for capex
UT may spend Rp 2t for capex JAKARTA: Publicly listed PT United Tractors (UT), a heavy equipment unit of diversified group PT Astra International, may spend around Rp 2 trillion (US$204 million) in capital expenditures (capex) next year, primarily for expanding its mining activities.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks of life, races and nationalities live. But it does not mean either local residents or expatriates can move around the city without reporting...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Expatriates have to report any change of address
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks of life, races and nationalities live.But it does not mean either local residents or expatriates can move around the city without reporting...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
The next two years crucial for Susilo to retain power
The next two years crucial for Susilo to retain powerTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a relatively ineffective run this year, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration should make use of all political support it has enjoyed in the next two years to implement his suspended...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finale
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finaleFor Dec. 27Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/JakartaFor "Donny", a 32-year-old employee of a private company in Central Jakarta, the Year of the Rooster has brought no good."This year sucks," he said.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
One dies as dengue cases keep rising in Jakarta
One dies as dengue cases keep rising in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 13-year-old girl died of dengue fever on Saturday, four days after being admitted to Tarakan Hospital in Central Jakarta, as the number of dengue fever cases in the capital continued to rise.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
JP/1/heads
JP/1/heads 1. SOCCER: 1 X 24 Sao Paulo wins world title 2. WTO: 3 X 15 WTO ministers sign up for compromise accord 3. JIFFES: 1 X 27 JiFFest to be sorely missed 4. DEPOK: 2 X 24 SBY orders Golkar, PKS rift in Bogor to be settled amicably
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup JAKARTA: Chilean striker Aldicidio Fleitas scored twice in the space of 15 minutes as defending champion PSMS Medan retained its crown in the Bang Yos Gold Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 win over Persik Kediri.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Unemployment to 'rise by 2%'
Unemployment to 'rise by 2%' JAKARTA: Indonesia's jobless rate is expected to rise by up to two percent in 2006 from the current 10.19 percent, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Erman Suparno said on Sunday.He said an estimated economic growth of around 5.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
1. Logging -- 2x18
1. Logging -- 2x18 Bad cops undermine illegal logging raids 2. Polio ---- 1x30 Govt ignores polio in remote provinces 3. Child ---- 1x40 Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, Nias 4. Rally ---- 2x24 Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorism
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
KPI slams closure of radio station
KPI slams closure of radio stationM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonA broadcasting regulator has condemned the closure of a radio station critical of the government and asked the station to continue broadcasting.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006
Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWeakened purchasing power -- resulting from the recent economic slump that may continue into the first six months of 2006 -- is likely to drive a sharp decline in the domestic demand for four- wheel vehicles.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Famine in Papua
Famine in PapuaFrom Koran Tempo It's indeed a sorrowful affair that after 60 years of independence there are still many remote and isolated regions in this country where people can die of malnutrition. The latest such place is Yahukimo regency in Papua.The area cannot be reached overland.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Jazz stars remember Hendra, Perry
Jazz stars remember Hendra, PerryEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDeath brings up echoes of past losses but it also has a life- affirming power as it brings people together."An evening of jazz", a tribute to ragtime pianist Hendra Wijaya and bassist Perry Pattiselano was a glittering affair...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Regions react to environmental rankings
Regions react to environmental rankingsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangLeaders of administrations declared as "dirtiest places" by the Environment Ministry last Friday have reacted variously to the announcement.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Acehnese told to lead reconstruction
Acehnese told to lead reconstructionAgencies, Lampu'uk, AcehThe Acehnese people, along with other Indonesians, should lead the reconstruction of tsunami-battered Aceh province with only assistance from the international community, a US envoy said here on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
City told to curb moonshine, not liquor
City told to curb moonshine, not liquorTantri Yuliandini and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration would do better to ban the production and sale of illegally mixed alcoholic drinks, common among the lower classes, rather than prohibiting supermarkets and hypermarkets...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Top lifters absent from national c'ship
Top lifters absent from national c'ship JAKARTA: Three medalists from the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games are absent from the national weightlifting championship which began here on Sunday.Gold medalist in the men's 69-kg division Misdan Yunip of Lampung, silver medalist in the men's 105-kg...
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim JAKARTA: World number one men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto turned the tables on world champions Howard Bach and Tony Gunawan of the United States on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, Nias
Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, NiasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanA non-governmental organization (NGO) has reported that child trafficking and illegal adoptions were continuing in the tsunami- ravaged areas of Aceh and Nias.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Famine in Papua
Famine in PapuaFrom Koran Tempo It's indeed a sorrowful affair that after 60 years of independence there are still many remote and isolated regions in this country where people can die of malnutrition. The latest such place is Yahukimo regency in Papua.The area cannot be reached overland.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
Famine in Papua
Famine in PapuaFrom Koran Tempo It's indeed a sorrowful affair that after 60 years of independence there are still many remote and isolated regions in this country where people can die of malnutrition. The latest such place is Yahukimo regency in Papua.The area cannot be reached overland.
Mon, 19 Dec 2005
India's 'flexible' approach at ASEAN
India's 'flexible' approach at ASEANSiddharth Srivastava, New Delhi The Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur last week, which was followed by the first East Asia summit, had made it apparent that the heat is on India to push through economic changes and reforms that are crucial...