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Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Water company fined over foul bid
Water company fined over foul bidThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) fined on Monday water operator PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) Rp 1 billion (US$111,111) for colluding in a service tender late last year.KPPU member Soy M.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Japan to help finance Jakarta MRT
Japan to help finance Jakarta MRTAgencies, Jakarta Japan has expressed readiness to help development of the mass rapid transportation (MRT) project in Jakarta, which is expected to take a total investment of US$780 million.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
MRT system gets presidential nod
MRT system gets presidential nodFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has voiced support for the proposed construction of an integrated mass rapid transportation (MRT) system in the capital.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Susilo, Xanana in Bali for talks
Susilo, Xanana in Bali for talks JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will hold on Tuesday the first bilateral talks with East Timor President Xanana Gusmao since taking office.The meeting will take place at the Tampak Siring Presidential Palace in Bali, where Susilo will also host a dinner...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
'United, victims are invincible'
'United, victims are invincible'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The events of Nov. 18, 1998 were sobering for Maria Catarina Sumarsih, as they were for the nation, yet they also sparked in her the drive to fight for human rights.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Court rejects Bojong protest
Court rejects Bojong protest BOGOR: The Cibinong District Court rejected on Monday claims filed by residents of Bojong, Klapanunggal, challenging the legality of detaining 19 villagers as suspects for a riot last month.
Tue, 14 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.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/5/PAPUA
JP/5/PAPUAPapuans warned against celebrating West Melanesian independenceNethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post/JayapuraPolice 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...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Six inmates recaptured
Six inmates recaptured JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said on Monday that six of the 31 inmates who escaped from a children's penitentiary in Medan on Friday have been recaptured.Police are still tracking down the remaining 25 inmates, he said.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, December 14, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, December 14, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Settlement in works over human rights case involving Unocal
Settlement in works over human rights case involving UnocalPaul Chavez, Associated Press, Los Angeles, California Oil giant Unocal Corp. has reached an agreement in principle to settle human rights lawsuits involving allegations of enslaved labor during a 1990s pipeline project in Southeast Asia, a...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Global oil firms urge govt to fix investment climate
Global oil firms urge govt to fix investment climateDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An international conference on energy and mining got underway on Monday with participants emphasizing the absolute necessity for a greatly improved investment climate in Indonesia, so that it can take...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/1/LATE
JP/1/LATELate paper Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post's Monday edition arrived late to subscribers in most parts of the country. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Publisher
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1. Christmas (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)
1. Christmas (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)Susilo orders security tightened for holidays 2. Energy (40) - 42 pts 3cols 2lines (2x21)Global oil firms ask govt to fix investment climate 3. Global (30) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) BI suspends operations of troubled Bank Global 4.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
* Legislator dies as bus plunges into ravine Page 2
* Legislator dies as bus plunges into ravine Page 2 * Minister in hot water over fraud allegations Page 4 * Enraged Regent, son skirmish with activist Page 5 * Infrastructure projects urgent Page 6 * Monorail developer warns of more traffic woes ahead Page 8 * Tiger heats up as season winds to...
Tue, 14 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.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Telekom Malaysia spreads its wings to RI, India
Telekom Malaysia spreads its wings to RI, IndiaDow Jones, Kuala Lumpur Telekom Malaysia Bhd. has begun to spread its wings overseas, but it will be awhile before its Indian and Indonesian investments begin to pay off in substantially stronger earnings.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1. EXXON: 1 X 42
1. EXXON: 1 X 42 ExxonMobil promises billions in benefits for Cepu 2. MAHATHIR: 2 X 21 Mahathir urges Malaysian firms to relocate to RI 3. MICROSOFT: 2 X 24 Microsoft Indonesia builds 21 computer access points 4. SCIENCE: 1 X 32 Indonesia dominates Science Olympiad 5.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Four advance to semifinals
Four advance to semifinalsFadli The Jakarta Post/Batam Four Indonesian boxers advanced to the semifinals in the 20th President's Cup here on Monday.Light-flyweight hopeful Destesa Moniaga defeated Imran Hafeeq of Pakistan 19-13, while Dadan Amanda brushed aside MDK Wanniarachchi of Sri Lanka 24-15...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Shares end lower on fuel price hike worries
Shares end lower on fuel price hike worriesDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Monday on worries that the government's plan to sharply increase fuel prices next year would result in social instability and also hurt the financial performance of many companies, dealers said.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Indonesia reaches Tiger Cup semis, S'pore set to follow
Indonesia reaches Tiger Cup semis, S'pore set to followAgence France-Presse, Hanoi Indonesia booked a place in the semifinals of the Tiger Cup with an easy 8-0 win over Cambodia in Hanoi Monday, while Singapore looked set to follow suit with a 6-2 victory over Laos.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Interpol cops grilled over convict's escape
Interpol cops grilled over convict's escapeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three Interpol officers are under investigation over the disappearance of Sudjiono Timan, who was convicted in a Rp 2 trillion graft case.National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Government to settle Cemex dispute in 42 days
Government to settle Cemex dispute in 42 daysRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government aims to settle an investment dispute with Mexico-based cement producer Cemex SA in 42 days, in a bid to help maintain investors' confidence in the economy, according to a minister.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
RI dominates Science Olympiad
RI dominates Science OlympiadSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia came out the winner of the country's first International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) with eight gold medals on Monday and grabbed the Overall Winner's Trophy.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1 x 44
1 x 44 Acting regent installed despite huge protest JP/5/PAPUA2 x 28 Papuan people warned against celebrating independence JP/5/KPK3 x 17 KPK should take over graft probes in West Java: NGO JP/5/REGENT1 x 50 Regent assaults activist for accusing him of graft
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
House member dies as bus plunges into ravine
House member dies as bus plunges into ravineSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A bus carrying at least 13 House of Representatives members plunged into a ravine in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta, on Monday, leaving one of them dead and the other 12 House members injured.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Infrastructure projects important, but selective
Infrastructure projects important, but selectiveUmar Juoro, Jakarta The government has unveiled ambitious programs for infrastructure development. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has himself said on various occasions that Indonesia needs US$72 billion for infrastructure development over the next...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Businesses told to have some heart
Businesses told to have some heart JAKARTA: The Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) is appealing to businesses to put aside a part of their annual revenue to help promote a healthy lifestyle and to finance the medical costs of poor people suffering from heart disease.Foundation chairwoman Nerry A.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Indonesia sets its eyes on Mideast peace process
Indonesia sets its eyes on Mideast peace processIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has made the Middle East peace process -- including an independent Palestine -- one of its foreign policy cornerstones.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Amien exhorts House to remain critical of govt
Amien exhorts House to remain critical of govtKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Amien Rais called on the House of Representatives on Monday to maintain its critical attitude toward the new government in order to bring about positive...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Nabire quake losses total Rp 425b
Nabire quake losses total Rp 425b NABIRE, Papua: The Nabire earthquake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, caused the government and local residents losses of Rp 425 billion (US$47.2 million), the Nabire regent said on Monday.Regent A.P.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Traffic bumps annoy drivers
Traffic bumps annoy drivers JAKARTA: Annoyed by speed bumps residents have placed on the road down to Tanjung Priok port, public minivan drivers staged a strike blocking the road on Monday, Tempointeraktif.com reported.The drivers parked their vehicles along Jl.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Education and worship issue
Education and worship issueFrom KompasIn connection with the recent report in Kompas (Nov. 30) on the Sang Timur school affair, we would like to explain that the school committee and students' parents have met with the mayor of Tangerang to voice complaints and exchange views for a concrete...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Microsoft Indonesia builds 21 computer access points
Microsoft Indonesia builds 21 computer access pointsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In yet another effort to bridge the gaping digital divide across the country, PT Microsoft Indonesia has launched 21 community training and learning centers (CTLC) to provide access to the latest information...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Theory, reality of a single market
Theory, reality of a single marketRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta In theory, a single market is one where barriers to the flow of goods and non-factor services in the product market and of capital and labor in the factor market have been removed.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Diplomats told to improve services
Diplomats told to improve services JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono asked Indonesian embassies and representative offices around the world to improve their services for overseas Indonesians.Addressing 119 Indonesian ambassadors, counselors and diplomats on Monday, the President said that...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Kali Malang bridge obstructed
Kali Malang bridge obstructedFrom Warta KotaThe bridge over Kali Malang as part of the Jaka Setia intersection in South Bekasi is now packed with food stalls that line the sidewalk around the south end of the structure.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Illegal dual citizenship
Illegal dual citizenship I am responding Soetami Koestomo's letter On dual citizenship in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 4. Like you, I feel offended that a foreigner is able to illegally get an Indonesian passport.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
SBY orders security tightened for holidays
SBY orders security tightened for holidaysFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Palu President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered authorities on Monday to tighten security ahead of the Christmas and New Year's holidays following attacks on two churches in the Central...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Virus found in blood supply
Virus found in blood supply BEKASI: Testing of blood stocks belonging to the Indonesian Red Cross Bekasi has found 30 blood bags contaminated with viruses, including HIV and Hepatitis B and C, a Red Cross official said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Same difference
Same difference There are probably four positive faculties that distinguish man from other mammals. The first is the fortitude to persevere and overcome the greatest of challenges. The second is a proclivity to acts of immeasurable compassion.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Worker export companies shut down in E. Jakarta
Worker export companies shut down in E. JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police and officials from the Ministry of Manpower raided several worker export companies in East Jakarta on Sunday, making six arrests, an officer said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Defense ministry to host discussion
Defense ministry to host discussion JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense will host a roundtable discussion here in January on the future of the country's defense industry."All relevant ministries and local arms suppliers, engineering experts, military analysts and critics from various non- governmental...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
JP/5/cap
JP/5/capJP/RusmanPOWER STRUGGLE: Former Kutai Kartanegara regent Syaukani (in center, wearing black Muslim cap) is escorted by his supporters into his car after speaking at a protest rally in support of him. East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
West Java targets 45m tourists
West Java targets 45m tourists BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java Tourism and Culture Office aims to attract at least 45 million tourists to the province next year.As of November, this year over 37 million tourists visited West Java, giving the provincial administration reason to increase its...
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
RP portfolio falls 29 percent
RP portfolio falls 29 percent MANILA: Foreign portfolio flows into the Philippines fell 29 percent from a year ago to US$104.4 million in November on concerns about a possible sovereign credit rating downgrade, the central bank said on Monday.The figure stood at US$147.7 million in November 2003.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Police say no charge to report stolen car, public beg to differ
Police say no charge to report stolen car, public beg to differEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though residents say different, the Jakarta Police claim reporting a stolen vehicle is free of charge, quick and convenient.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
KPK should take over graft probes in West Java: NGO
KPK should take over graft probes in West Java: NGOYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung The powerful Corruption Eradication Committee (KPK) should take over graft probes into West Java councillors and government officials, a group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. DISCOURSE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Municipal discipline needed for more livable city 2. GOLKAR: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS Agung challenges Akbar for Golkar leadership post 3. ACIDENT: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS House member dies as bus plunges into gully 4.
Tue, 14 Dec 2004
Minister in hot water over fraud allegation
Minister in hot water over fraud allegationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Democratic Party called for the resignation of State Minister for State Enterprises Sugiharto on Monday, citing a number of alleged irregularities committed by the state minister.