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Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Posthumous appreciation only?
Posthumous appreciation only?From Kompas The Directorate General of Defense Forces in its letter dated April 1, 2003 to the minister of finance stated that allowances for some of Indonesia's veterans were limited to the government's social aid fund due to economic considerations.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Posthumous appreciation only?
Posthumous appreciation only?From Kompas The Directorate General of Defense Forces in its letter dated April 1, 2003 to the minister of finance stated that allowances for some of Indonesia's veterans were limited to the government's social aid fund due to economic considerations.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Dance, music and self-discovery come together in 'Rhythm is it!'
Dance, music and self-discovery come together in 'Rhythm is it!'Paul F. Agusta, Contributor, Jakarta"You can change your life in dance class!" exclaims renowned choreographer Royston Maldoom to a roomful of wide-eyed junior high and high school students awaiting his instructions in Rhythm is it!,...
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Which bus to East Asian community: EAS or APT?
Which bus to East Asian community: EAS or APT?Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur As historic as Wednesday's inaugural East Asian Summit (EAS) was, doubts remain about its usefulness and the direction this new regional forum will take in the future.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Direct investment in RI up 88.02 percent in 2005
Direct investment in RI up 88.02 percent in 2005Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, BaliDespite security issues and slower economic growth, foreign direct investment in the country sharply increased in 2005, a top state official said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
'Alcohol ban won't be enforced'
'Alcohol ban won't be enforced'The Jakarta trade agency has decided to prohibit the sales of liquor with more than 5 percent alcohol (wine and spirits) by all but the duty-free shops and put the age limit for at 21. The Jakarta Post asked some local people what they thought of the new regulation.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.15, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.15, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Probosutedjo, insolence and the destruction of forests
Probosutedjo, insolence and the destruction of forestsMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis nation is learning that with enough determination and a few good men, high-level corruption can be prosecuted.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Radio station critical of govt gets closed down
Radio station critical of govt gets closed downM. Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe Southeast Maluku regency administration has ordered the closure of a radio station that often aired stories criticizing the local authorities.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
China to cut LNG imports from Tangguh
China to cut LNG imports from TangguhLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChina has requested that planned liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments from the Tangguh plant, operated by BP Plc., in Papua be reduced by 61 percent, a top official says.
Fri, 16 Dec 2005
Students condemn foreign NGOs
Students condemn foreign NGOs BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Hundreds of students occupied the office of state-run Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) in Banda Aceh on Thursday, and demanded the radio air their condemnation of foreign NGOs accused of converting tsunami survivors to Christianity.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
UN tips 6.2% growth in Asia-Pacific
UN tips 6.2% growth in Asia-PacificAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Economies in 38 developing countries in the Asia Pacific region should grow by 6.2 percent next year, on level with this year's 6.3 percent, the UN's regional body said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
City needs 14,000 new employees
City needs 14,000 new employeesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith some 94,000 civil servants, the city administration should have more than enough staff to serve some 8.5 million people, but Jakarta Manpower Bureau Murdiman says the city plans to recruit some 14,000 more staff over...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
SBY wants review of exit tax
SBY wants review of exit tax Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/Kuala Lumpur President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered his chief economics minister Boediono to review the policy of charging Rp 1 million (US$100) each time Indonesians leave the country, to decide if the tax hampers...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
'Go after illegal liquor traders'
'Go after illegal liquor traders'In a bid to curb liquor consumption, particularly among minors, the city administration issued a circular banning supermarkets from selling drinks with over 5 percent alcohol. The Jakarta Post interviewed some residents about the policy.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
1. Famine (3x18)
1. Famine (3x18) More food aid reaches remote Yahukimo villages in Papua 2. House (2x30) House may seek police help in graft probe into lawmakers 3. Oxfam (1x32) 1.5m still living in tents, barracks: Oxfam
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
10 people die, 185 sick from mice moonshine
10 people die, 185 sick from mice moonshineJonker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, ManadoAt least 10 residents of Bolaang Mongondouw regency in North Sulawesi died and another 185 remained critical on Wednesday after drinking a locally made alcoholic beverage called tikus (mice).
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Headings
Headings1. WASTE -- 3x12 Company trains scouts to treat waste 2. AVIAN -- 1x32 Cluster of bird flu cases feared 3. JIFFEST -- 1x30 JiFFest to screen Polish crime film 4. PEGAWAI -- 3x10 City needs 14,000 new employees 5. SPEAK -- 1x30 'Go after illegal liquor traders'
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Rice heaps praise on RI's new govt
Rice heaps praise on RI's new govtAssociated Press, WashingtonU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice praised on Tuesday Indonesia's government, lauding its stated aim of becoming a voice for moderate Islam and stressing that the southeast Asian nation exemplifies how Islam and democracy can...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Govt to boost partnership on rural ICT development
Govt to boost partnership on rural ICT developmentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a world that is increasingly connected, even rural farmers can make use of the Internet to broaden their access to global markets.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
1.5m still living in tents, barracks
1.5m still living in tents, barracks Nearly 1.5 million people made homeless by last year's tsunami are still living in tents, barrack blocks and other temporary shelters, a British aid organization said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
FIFA donates to Aceh soccer
FIFA donates to Aceh soccer JAKARTA: Soccer's international governing body FIFA is donating 1,000 pairs of soccer shoes to help the sport get back on its feet in Aceh, a local soccer official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Govt still debating salary hike
Govt still debating salary hike JAKARTA: The government has yet to decide on the planned salary increase for civil servants next year as related authorities are still making calculations, a minister said.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Antonie Dake: Drawing a line under a critical moment in history
Antonie Dake: Drawing a line under a critical moment in historySabam Siagian & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Few events in Indonesian history produce as much emotion as those surrounding the Sept. 30 to Oct.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Kid lament rampant violence against them
Kid lament rampant violence against themHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome say a slap or two won't hurt, while others say that even the slightest smack will do psychological harm.Let's hear from children about what violence against them really means.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Safer new S-Class from Mercedes
Safer new S-Class from MercedesNovan Iman Santosa & Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the birthday boy is supposed to get all the presents, in celebrating the 35th anniversary of its presence here PT DaimlerChrsyler Indonesia (DCI) gave a gift to Indonesian automotive society...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
BI hints at steady rate through December
BI hints at steady rate through DecemberThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central bank has hinted that it will not raise interest rates up until the year's end, even amid rising global rates, signifying once again its intention of maintaining a tight-biased monetary policy without sacrificing economic...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Economy faces triple-whammy next year
Economy faces triple-whammy next yearA. Asohan, Asia News Network/BangkokThe Indonesian economy faces a trio of challenges next year -- the high price of crude oil, decelerating economic growth and one of the highest inflation rates in Asia-Pacific.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
ADB grants $6.6m for Aceh
ADB grants $6.6m for AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indonesian government signed three grant agreements on Wednesday totaling US$6 million to help improve livelihoods, rehabilitate natural resources and provide earthquake-resistant housing in the...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Dozens injured during student brawl
Dozens injured during student brawl KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least 500 students from two local universities became locked in a brawl on Wednesday morning, leaving dozens of students injured. The brawl also damaged two buildings of the Nusa Cendana University law school.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
On mining waste
On mining waste Statements by PT Meares Soputan Mining ( The Jakarta Post, Dec. 8 ) about its Toka Tindung operations deserve further comment.This gold mine plans to dump some six to eight million tonnes of mining waste into the pristine waters of Rinondoran Bay in North Sulawesi.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Italian minister to visit Aceh
Italian minister to visit AcehJAKARTA: With the first anniversary of the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami approaching, senior officials from donor countries are beginning to visit Aceh to witness the progress that has been made in reconstruction.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
House members oppose exercises with Australia
House members oppose exercises with AustraliaMembers of the House of Representatives Commission I on defense Permadi and Djoko Susilo examine various types of weaponry belonging to the Army Special Forces (Kopassus) at the unit's headquarters near the Central Java town of Surakarta.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
More food aid reaches remote Yahukimo villages in Papua
More food aid reaches remote Yahukimo villages in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, YahukimoMore helicopters have been sent to drop emergency food aid in outlying villages of the famine-stricken Papua regency of Yahukimo.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Semen Padang to storm markets
Semen Padang to storm marketsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West SumatraCement producer PT Semen Padang, a subsidiary of publicly listed cement giant PT Semen Gresik, is planning to expand its business in Jakarta and Banten by setting up a new packaging plant as well as allocating most...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
On mining waste
On mining waste Statements by PT Meares Soputan Mining ( The Jakarta Post, Dec. 8 ) about its Toka Tindung operations deserve further comment.This gold mine plans to dump some six to eight million tonnes of mining waste into the pristine waters of Rinondoran Bay in North Sulawesi.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
'Antara' embarks on aggressive expansion
'Antara' embarks on aggressive expansionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt the age of 68, state news agency Antara is expanding from its core business of real-time news to television and radio news in a bid to cope with tougher media competition in the country.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Documentary shows RI on and off the screen
Documentary shows RI on and off the screenPaul F. Agusta, Contributor, JakartaIt could simply have been an ordinary behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of a feature film.You know, the kind they slip in as a neat special feature on DVDs.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Aceh rebels surrender more guns in fourth handover
Aceh rebels surrender more guns in fourth handoverDeutsche Presse-Agentur, JakartaFormer separatist rebels in Indonesia's tsunami-ravaged province of Aceh began surrendering more weapons on Wednesday in the last stage of decommissioning aimed at ending nearly 30 years of conflict, military...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Orang Laut tribe stays true to the sea
Orang Laut tribe stays true to the sea Fadli The Jakarta Post/BatamMuhammad Din was busy fixing his fishing net in the kitchen of his modest wooden house on Air Mas island, Nongsa district in Batam, Riau Islands province.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Jero picked to head PGI
Jero picked to head PGI JAKARTA: New chairman of the Indonesian Golf Association (PGI) Jero Wacik is being called upon to produce the country's first world-class golfer.National Sports Council chairman Agum Gumelar made the demand after Jero, who is the state minister of culture and tourism, was...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Mercedes-Benz has had long presence here
Mercedes-Benz has had long presence hereThis year may be the 35th anniversary of PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia (DCI), which locally assembles and imports German marque Mercedes-Benz, but the brand's presence here has an even longer history.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
KPU chairman gets 7 years
KPU chairman gets 7 yearsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGeneral Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in jail for corruption in a high profile case that could eventually implicate other prominent figures, including some...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Petrogres, Tectona Livoli champions
Petrogres, Tectona Livoli champions JAKARTA: Petrogres of East Java won the women's competition of the 2005 Volleyball League (Livoli) after crushing Tectona Bandung 3-0 (25-20, 27-25, 25-20) on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Security problems disrupt reconstruction work in Calang
Security problems disrupt reconstruction work in CalangNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAlmost a year after the tsunami devastated Aceh, survivors from the decimated city of Calang are still living in makeshift shelters because of the slow pace of reconstruction.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
House may seek police help in graft probe into lawmakers
House may seek police help in graft probe into lawmakersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives' disciplinary body may turn to the police for assistance in its investigation of the alleged embezzlement of relief funds by lawmakers, the chairman of the body, Slamet Effendi Yusuf, said...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Beer stock sale to fund students
Beer stock sale to fund students JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration will use the money raised form the sale of its shares in beer company PT Delta Djakarta to provide free schooling for elementary and junior high school students next year, Tempo Interaktif reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 15, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec. 16 * Painting, Hand Painted Ceramic The Abstraction of Leaves by I Nyoman Sujana, at Jenggala Art Gallery,...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Susilo wants review of departure tax policy
Susilo wants review of departure tax policyEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has ordered his chief economics minister Boediono to review the policy of charging Rp 1 million (US$100) each time Indonesians leave the country, to decide if the tax hampers...
Thu, 15 Dec 2005
Why the East Asian Summit matters
Why the East Asian Summit mattersBarry Desker, Singapore The Kuala Lumpur meeting of regional leaders on Dec. 14 was a historic event whose future impact is likely to be as significant as the first ASEAN Summit held in Bali in February 1976.