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Wed, 14 Dec 2005
Don't panic! City police have their finger on the button
Don't panic! City police have their finger on the buttonAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers expressed fear on Tuesday that a new panic-button system would encourage the city police to offer special treatment to people who pay for their services at the expense of the public at large.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
Economy to keep slowing until mid 2006, analysts say
Economy to keep slowing until mid 2006, analysts sayUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe nation's economy is likely to continue slowing until the first half of next year as a consequence of the ongoing impact of high inflation and interest rates, analysts say, but will pick up should the...
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
Just an everyday tale of kickboxing and a sex change
Just an everyday tale of kickboxing and a sex changeJohn Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta, john badalu@yahoo.comSo many boxing films have been made, from Ali and Bloodsport to Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
JiFFest-review-Boxers
JiFFest-review-BoxersJP/19/BOXERJust an everyday tale of kickboxing and a sex changeJohn Badalu Contributor/Jakarta john badalu@yahoo.comSo many boxing films have been made, from Ali and Bloodsport to Clint Eastwood's Million Dollar Baby.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
Prosecutors defend charges against Polly
Prosecutors defend charges against PollyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProsecutors insisted here on Tuesday that they had solid evidence against Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, who stands charged of murdering noted human rights campaigner Munir last year.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
Panjabi seeks out films that explore cultural issues
Panjabi seeks out films that explore cultural issuesPaul Agusta, Contributor, JakartaA British citizen of Indian decent, Archie Panjabi delights in exploring different cultures in both her acting career and her personal life.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
S. Kalimantan flood, fire deaths rise
S. Kalimantan flood, fire deaths rise BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Fifteen people died in floods and fires this year in South Kalimantan, a senior government official said on Tuesday.That was an increase from the 10 people who died in similar circumstances last year, said Husni Indar, an official...
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
Challenges loom in Aceh
Challenges loom in AcehDean Yates, Reuters/TakengonRubbing his arms to ward off the evening chill in the central highlands of Aceh, former rebel field commander Fauzan Azima ponders the problems of peace.
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
New gas stations get quick approvals
New gas stations get quick approvalsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an apparent attempt to get ahead in the new competitive fuel retailing environment, state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has developed a new system to cut time and hassle for investors interested in establishing Pertamina...
Wed, 14 Dec 2005
Bogor studies idea to form new regency
Bogor studies idea to form new regencyTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorBogor authorities are now studying the possibility of forming a new regency, an idea floated by the residents of Pakulonan, or west Bogor.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
TPJ, Palyja seek 25% increase in water rates
TPJ, Palyja seek 25% increase in water ratesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTap water customers will need to be ready to dig deeper into their pockets as two utilities -- PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and PT PAM Lionaisse Jaya (Palyja) -- are seeking to increase water charge by between 23...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Vietnam police probe SEAG match-fixing claims
Vietnam police probe SEAG match-fixing claimsAgence France-Presse, Hanoi Vietnamese police are investigating allegations of match- fixing by members of the national soccer squad during the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines earlier this month, state media said on Monday.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
RI students shine at science Olympiad
RI students shine at science OlympiadSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaCash-strapped Indonesia has uncovered a new and rich deposit of future scientists after its team of 12 students romped home with six gold medals at the 2nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) that closed on...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
FREE TRIP TO NEW YORK: In conjunction with the 10th anniversary
FREE TRIP TO NEW YORK: In conjunction with the 10th anniversary of PT Telkom's Initial Public Offering (IPO) on Nov. 14, TELKOM & TELKOMSEL held a lucky draw for their subscribers for 10 tour packages to New York (for five winners).
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Five die in road accident
Five die in road accident SEMARANG: Five people died and nine others suffered injuries when a Kijang van hit a diesel truck in Rembang regency, Central Java on Monday.A witness said the accident took place when the van tried to speed past a bicycle and a truck.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
KPK examines fuel surcharge case
KPK examines fuel surcharge case JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) summoned on Monday officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs to seek information about a controversial ministerial circular, which imposed a Rp 50 surcharge for every liter of subsidized kerosene purchased by the...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Council demands scrapping of city parking operator
Council demands scrapping of city parking operatorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Council called on the city administration to disband city-owned parking operator BP Perparkiran on Monday, which it said has failed to collect significant revenue from on-street parking in the capital.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Foreigners and property
Foreigners and property In your editorial you ask: "What risk is there to either the economy or national security if foreign nationals are allowed to own apartments/condominiums or luxury houses in Bali and other resort areas?"First of all, if the idea is to attract foreign pensioners or mixed...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Buton residents reject mining team
Buton residents reject mining team KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A team from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources were driven out by residents when they were about to conduct a mining survey in North Buton area in Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Government moves to protect ozone
Government moves to protect ozoneTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo get in step with a number of environmental conventions, the government will begin restricting the entrance of ozone depleting substances (ODS) into the country.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Muslim wants Poso execution delayed
Muslim wants Poso execution delayedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA Muslim leader has joined the chorus of voices calling for a delay in the execution of three people convicted for their roles in killings in Poso, to give the authorities more time to investigate the possible involvement of others in the...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Governor apologizes for press attack
Governor apologizes for press attack JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua Governor Jaap Salossa apologized to the media on Monday over an attack on a Metro TV reporter by one of the governor's staff members, but did not say whether the attacker would be punished.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Hong Kong conference will fail in key areas
Hong Kong conference will fail in key areasHira Jhamtani, Denpasar, Bali The Sixth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) will begin on Dec. 13 amid an uncertain atmosphere. This conference is supposed to launch the Doha Work Program -- agreed on during the Fourth Ministerial...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Australia warns of terror attack in RI
Australia warns of terror attack in RIAUSTRALIA: Australia on Monday issued an updated travel warning for Indonesia, warning of the possibility of a terror attack during the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
'The President does hear you'
'The President does hear you'Fadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamWriting to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is a bit like sending a letter to Santa Claus in that no one actually expects a reply.Nonetheless a response from the President was received by Riau Islands Governor Ismeth Abdullah, albeit to...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Telecom tower sharing urged for efficiency
Telecom tower sharing urged for efficiencyAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Kuala LumpurTo make the telecommunications sector more efficient, the Indonesian government should promote and regulate the concept of infrastructure sharing, in which firms share the costs of building telecommunication...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Local talent gets filmmaking course
Local talent gets filmmaking course Aiming to prove that the Jakarta International Film Festival (JiFFest) is not just about screening films for entertainment but also about functioning as a catalyst for the development of the country's burgeoning film industry, organizers of the festival are...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005Exhibitions* Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Illegal RI migrant workers in Malaysia to obtain passports
Illegal RI migrant workers in Malaysia to obtain passportsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of illegal Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia will soon be able to obtain Indonesian passports, a crucial step for the mostly unskilled workers to work safely in the neighboring country.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
'Crack down on illegal alcohol outlets'
'Crack down on illegal alcohol outlets'The city administration recently issued a circular banning the sale of liquor in supermarkets and hypermarkets. The Jakarta Post spoke with people here for their thoughts on the policy.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Premium car sales expected to drop 20 percent in 2006
Premium car sales expected to drop 20 percent in 2006The Jakarta Post JakartaAlready suffering from declining sales, the premium car market is expected to continue its struggle in 2006 under the impact of higher interest rates and a luxury tax increase.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Adam Air to launch Denpasar-Dili route
Adam Air to launch Denpasar-Dili route JAKARTA: Private Indonesian carrier Adam Air plans to start flying 15 new routes in 2006, including one linking the resort island of Bali with Timor Leste, a company official said on Monday.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Pipeline leak cuts Exxon's gas supply to Aceh's Arun NGL plant
Pipeline leak cuts Exxon's gas supply to Aceh's Arun NGL plantGrace Nirang, Bloomberg/JakartaExxon Mobil Corp., the world's largest publicly traded oil company, cut the flow of gas through its pipeline at Arun field in Aceh province because of a leak, Maman Budiman, a vice president at Exxon's...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Premium cars to see 20% decline in 2006
Premium cars to see 20% decline in 2006The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlready suffering from declining sales, the premium car market is expected to continue its struggle in 2006 under the impact of higher interest rates and a luxury tax increase.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Troops deployed to Mengkudu island
Troops deployed to Mengkudu islandAntara, KupangTroops have been deployed to Mengkudu island, a remote island in East Sumba regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, to monitor the activities of Australians living there, a military official said on Monday.Commander of the Wirasakti military area Col.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 12, 2005 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,730...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
JP/3/head
JP/3/head 1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42 Myanmar takes shine off ASEAN summit diplomacy 2. EAST: 1 X 30 Japan, China, S.Korea meet briefly 3. JAPAN: 1 X 49 Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gathering 4. CHINA: 2 X 25 Chinese premier tries to calm fears on rising power 5.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Dangerous food preservatives
Dangerous food preservativesFrom KontanIn an attachment to Ministry of Health Regulation No. 722 on food additives, it says nine preservatives are banned here. They include boric acid and formaldehyde.It has been widely reported in the media that some foods like tofu, wet noodles, fish, salted...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
People's lot
People's lotFrom Kompas The country has witnessed several regime changes over the last decade, but the people's lot remains the same. Since the establishment of the Old Order, replaced by the New Order before the Reform Order took over, there has not been a meaningful change in the condition of the...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
On fingerprints
On fingerprints The plan to fingerprint students at Islamic schools as part of the police strategy to fight terrorism will create new problems. The government should think carefully before making this decision. If such a step is taken, it should be applied to all citizens. YULIASTUTI Jakarta
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
One Asia or withering Asia?
One Asia or withering Asia?Kavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok A bad omen threatens to decrease the significance of the upcoming East Asia Summit (EAS) as China and Japan are still tussling over its modality.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Lampung schools still charging poor fees
Lampung schools still charging poor feesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungConstruction worker Suparjan was surprised when his eldest son asked him for Rp 100,000 (US$10) to pay his tuition fees at Bandarlampung State Junior High School Number 2.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Food aid rushed to Papua's remote regency
Food aid rushed to Papua's remote regencyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, WamenaFood aid and medical supplies continued to arrive in Papua's remote Yahukimo regency on Monday where at least 55 residents have reportedly died in a famine, despite a denial by the health minister of any...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
[b]Overcoming
Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratization Zulkieflimansyah Jakarta2. Strait -- True mutualism the key to East Asian regionalism 1 x 3O The key to East Asian regionalism By Ooi Kee Beng For The Straits Times
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
PC market: More innovative, more affordable
PC market: More innovative, more affordableBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Today computers are no longer luxury goods, and are used both at home and in offices. Indeed, some buyers are very particular about their computers as they need smart devices with high performance for various...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asik-asik9:30 Kyai Anom10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gathering
Japan pledges bird flu aid to ASEAN at regional gatheringAgencies, Kuala LumpurJapan pledged US$135 million in aid for Southeast Asian nations on Monday to fight bird flu, a Japanese official said.The assistance was announced by Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi in a meeting with Asian...
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
JP/4/Worker
JP/4/WorkerSocial workers to require certificationTb. Arie Rukmantara The Jakarta Post/Jakarta To promote respect for the social worker profession, an association has endorsed the idea of providing certification for thousands of social workers across the country.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Toll road to link Serpong to international airport
Toll road to link Serpong to international airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangA second route to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from Banten is in the pipelines, as the selection process for investors in the Serpong-airport toll road project draws to an end.
Tue, 13 Dec 2005
Lack of sea defenses erodus Bengkulu coast
Lack of sea defenses erodus Bengkulu coastJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Muko MukoSea waves are steadily eroding the coastline of Bengkulu province, especially in Muko Muko regency, due to a lack of wave barriers along the west coast of Sumatra.