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Wed, 15 Dec 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSEurope states help preserve peat landsJAMBI, Jambi: The Netherlands and Germany will disburse soft loan worth millions of Euro to Indonesia next year, as part of European efforts to preserve peat lands in the country, a non- governmental organization (NGO) activist said on Tuesday.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Govt decides to stop World Bank water loan
Govt decides to stop World Bank water loanMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Indonesian government has rejected the last disbursement of financial assistance under the Water Resources Sector Adjustment Loan (Watsal), saying the conditions demanded by the World Bank for the aid are...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Kuningan landslide kills one
Kuningan landslide kills one KUNINGAN, West Java: A landslide has hit the Cimenga subdistrict, Kuningan regency on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and four houses severely damaged.Fearing more landslides, hundreds of families in the landslide prone subdistrict had been evacuated to safer places.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved two loans totaling US$225 for Indonesia to improve efficiency, accountability and transparency in the country's financial management.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Tangerang nets 18,000 migrants
Tangerang nets 18,000 migrants TANGERANG: The Tangerang city administration has nabbed about 18,000 migrants without legal paperwork in Jakarta in a series of raids during the past three days, an official said.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Treason suspect on hunger strike
Treason suspect on hunger strike JAYAPURA, Papua: Treason suspect Felip Karma has been on a hunger strike at the Jayapura Police Station since Dec. 3.Felip is accused of leading a rally on Dec. 1 to commemorate the declaration of Papuan independence.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Indonesia hopes for three titles at home
Indonesia hopes for three titles at homeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The season-closing US$170,000 Djarum Indonesia Open Badminton Championship begins here on Wednesday with host nation Indonesia hoping to win three titles.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
* April: Bank Indonesia detects irregularities at Bank Global (BG)<br>
* April: Bank Indonesia detects irregularities at Bank Global (BG) September: BG announces Q3 financial reports, claiming a CAR of 44.84% * Oct. 27: BI places BG under special surveillance for six months over indications that its CAR had fallen to below 8% * Dec.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
2 x 20
2 x 20 Violent Palu still lures new settlers JP/5/MILISI2 x 25 Javanese 'militia' village marks pro-RI front line in Aceh
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Buyat Case: Has the pendulum really swung to the environment?
Buyat Case: Has the pendulum really swung to the environment?Andri G. Wibisana, Maastricht, Netherlands Todung Mulya Lubis has written in this newspaper an interesting article on the Buyat Bay pollution case.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Anti-corruption record poor as ever
Anti-corruption record poor as everM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In 2004, almost six years after the dawn of the reform movement, Indonesia's record on corruption remained shabby as ever.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Central govt, city to cooperate on subway
Central govt, city to cooperate on subwayDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta First there was the busway, then the monorail system, and now the city is once again dusting off the Mass Rapid Transport system, or MRT.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Police detains Bank Global executives
Police detains Bank Global executivesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have detained eight executives of troubled Bank Global Internasional and have slapped travel bans to three others for alleged banking crimes.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
1. ANALYS: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS
1. ANALYS: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Syamsir Siregar, seasoned intelligence officer 2. GOLKAR: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS Akbar Tandjung 'too strong to unseat' 3. TICKET: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Billions in public money idle in bank 4. TELKOM: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Susilo may revive information ministry 5.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, December 15, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, December 15, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Battle of Wits11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
RI sailors still affected by 9/11
RI sailors still affected by 9/11Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years on, the Sept. 11 terror attacks on the United States are still affecting thousands of Indonesian seafarers who have been denied access to the U.S. and European countries.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Susilo meets Xanana, conclude border issue
Susilo meets Xanana, conclude border issueWahyoe Boedhiwardana and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Medan President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with Timor Leste President Xanana Gusmao at the Tampak Siring Palace in Denpasar, Bali, on Tuesday to discuss common issues, including the...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
How to understand the Buyat Bay controversy
How to understand the Buyat Bay controversy JP/7/NEWUnderstanding the Buyat Bay controversySiegfried Lesiasel Jakarta The Indonesian public is understandably confused over the controversy surrounding Buyat Bay.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Council building catches fire
Council building catches fire PADANG, West Sumatra: Three rooms in the West Sumatra council offices were gutted after a fire broke out in the building at dawn on Tuesday. No one was injured in the blaze.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
RI's Immigration Laws: Why does nobody care?
RI's Immigration Laws: Why does nobody care?Nuning Hallett, Jakarta It was interesting to read the news report about President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's meeting his fellow countrymen during last month's visit to Chile for the APEC summit.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
NGOs seek funds to help small entrepreneurs
NGOs seek funds to help small entrepreneursLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to accelerate microcredit growth, the Indonesian Movement for Microfinance Development (Gema PKM Indonesia) plans to establish an independent institution to mobilize funds to be channeled to cash-starved...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Waste disposal and welfare
Waste disposal and welfareFrom Koran TempoThe recent riot at the waste treatment plant in Bojong, Bogor, which left several villagers hospitalized, has aroused public concern over the fate of ordinary people struggling to make a living.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.14
Rupiah Rates Dec.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,420.32 6,656.43 7,075.50 7,001.02 Brunei dollar 1 5,935.60 5,324.83 5,659.78 5,600.49 Canadian dollar 1 7,952.79 7,137.04 7,583.23 7,506.51 Swiss franc 1 8,458.87 7,587.82 8,065.80 7,980.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
PLN seeks $30b in investment over 10 years
PLN seeks $30b in investment over 10 years Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaState-owned electricity firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) said on Tuesday it would need about US$30 billion in investment over the next 10 years to increase its power generating capacity by 20,000 megawatts...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhere
Bomb attacks could be done by anybody, aim at anyone, anywhereAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the Sept. 9 bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, John Douglas, 40, who worked for a U.S.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Indonesia's rich natural resources won't last forever
Indonesia's rich natural resources won't last foreverMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high ranking official with the (then) Trade and Industry Ministry was clearly puzzled when a journalist asked for his comment about a number of companies accused of polluting a river in West...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Death penalty to stay: Attorney General
Death penalty to stay: Attorney GeneralMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attorney General Abdul Rachman Saleh says Indonesia will continue to impose the death penalty for certain crimes, as the country lacks competent law enforcement institutions.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
2,500 families targeted for eviction, rehousing
2,500 families targeted for eviction, rehousingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 2,500 families will lose their homes next year when the city administration launches a massive eviction operation to remove squatters who are living along riverbanks, under overpasses and on idle plots...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateau
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateauHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Xining, Qinghai, China This is the fourth article in a series based on a visit by six Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post, to China courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateau
Xining builds industrial park dedicated to Tibetan plateauHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Xining, Qinghai, China This is the fourth article in a series based on a visit by six Indonesian journalists, including The Jakarta Post, to China courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Syafi'i promotes benign face of Islam
Syafi'i promotes benign face of IslamM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being a moderate Muslim after the 9/11 terrorist attack is no longer easy, especially when prejudices and mistrust run high.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Send House members back to school
Send House members back to school From Warta Kota It has been reported in the mass media that many members of the House of Representatives have demonstrated improper behavior. On one occasion, for example, 24 House members from the Golkar Party gave their personal guarantee so that Nurdin Halid, a...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Police ready holiday security
Police ready holiday securityEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police will beef up security at churches and mosques as well as public places ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays to protect the public.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
PDI-P trims Mega's privileges
PDI-P trims Mega's privilegesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) is considering modifying the prerogatives granted to party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri, in an attempt to become more modern.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.14, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.14, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 15 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.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Tablet offers hope for cancer sufferers
Tablet offers hope for cancer sufferersSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new tablet as an alternative treatment to chemotherapy for lung cancer may bring new hope for patients, however, as its price is formidable it is still beyond the reach of most people.
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
[b]RI's Immigration Laws:
RI's Immigration Laws: Why does nobody care?Nuning Hallett Jakarta2. Andri2 -- Buyat Case: Has the Pendulum Swung toward environmental protection? 2 X 30 Buyat Case: Has the pendulum really swung to the environment?Andri G. Wibisana Maastricht, Netherlands
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
PNM to manage microcredit scheme
PNM to manage microcredit schemeRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to appoint state-owned investment firm PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) to exclusively manage and channel proceeds collected from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to help small and medium-sized...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
JP/4/yearend
JP/4/yearendThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe joy of having a second child proved to be short-lived for Hasan Kesuma, 33, a self-employed resident of Bogor, West Java.Just days after giving birth to their second child, his wife Agian Isna Naili, 33, slipped into a persistent vegetative state in July and...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Bloomberg launches RI swap platform
Bloomberg launches RI swap platform JAKARTA: Financial news agency Bloomberg has launched the first overnight index swaps market in Indonesia.It said in a statement on Tuesday that 15 banks were participating in the Bloomberg Indonesian Overnight Index Swaps fixing, with each contributing daily...
Wed, 15 Dec 2004
Munir's death and TNI
Munir's death and TNIFrom Media IndonesiaThe death of human rights activist Munir has evolved into a polemic following an autopsy that showed his death was caused by arsenic poisoning. Many legislators and nongovernmental organizations believe he was killed because of his critical approach to...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Yogyakarta hosts learning conference
Yogyakarta hosts learning conference YOGYAKARTA: Some 160 members of the Asian South Pacific Bureau of Adult Education (ASPBAE), representing 30 countries in the region, are attending a weeklong conference of learning in Yogyakarta, which started on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Papuan people warned against celebrating independence
Papuan people warned against celebrating independenceNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Police personnel will not hesitate to arrest any parties who attempt to commemorate the 16th anniversary of the proclamation of the West Melanesian State, a top police officer in Papua warned on...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Constitutional Court defends 'controversial' tax tribunal
Constitutional Court defends 'controversial' tax tribunalRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court ruled on Monday that the Tax Tribunal was constitutional, dismissing the petition from a local businessman for the dissolution of the agency.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Give-and-take policy excels
Give-and-take policy excelsV.K. Chin, The Star /Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia If there is any issue likely to cause friction between Indonesia and Malaysia it will most probably be the issue of illegal immigrants from the republic.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Mahathir urges Malaysian firms to relocate to RI
Mahathir urges Malaysian firms to relocate to RIFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohammad urged Malaysian companies that employ Indonesian workers to relocate their businesses to Indonesia on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.13
Rupiah Rates Dec.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,331.87 6,575.95 6,989.87 6,917.81 Brunei dollar 1 5,896.64 5,287.60 5,621.59 5,562.48 Canadian dollar 1 7,964.16 7,142.97 7,592.67 7,514.31 Swiss franc 1 8,410.09 7,542.75 8,017.80 7,934.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Keppel may build RI shipyard
Keppel may build RI shipyard JAKARTA: A Keppel Corp. unit may build a shipyard in Indonesia as Southeast Asia's biggest oil producing nation opens up more areas for exploration to boost oil and natural gas output, executive director Choo Chiau Beng said.Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
PPATK warns insurance firms of money laundering schemes
PPATK warns insurance firms of money laundering schemesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An insurance company receives a customer, who wants to sign up for a life insurance policy worth a whopping Rp 100 billion (US$ 11 million) and makes no fuss in having to pay whatever premium is required.