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Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Soldiers interrogated over village attack
Soldiers interrogated over village attack MAKASSAR, South: Five days after dozens of soldiers rampaged through a village in Jeneponto regency, South Sulawesi, the military has identified just three of the attackers.The head of the Wirabuana Military Command overseeing Sulawesi island, Maj. Gen.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Pollution disputes muddy the waters in N. Sulawesi
Pollution disputes muddy the waters in N. SulawesiTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alleged pollution in Buyat Bay has not been settled yet, but North Sulawesi has yet again become embroiled in an environmental dispute with a mining company.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Aceh students get aid from Denmark
Aceh students get aid from Denmark SURABAYA: Acehnese students at the Surabaya Institute of Technology (ITS), whose families were affected by the tsunami disaster, have received a boost from the people of Allerod city in Denmark.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
City develops e-Procurement
City develops e-ProcurementBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaTo eliminate opportunities for corruption in the bidding process for projects, the Jakarta administration will develop a new system of procurement through its website www.dki.go.id.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Discrimination and English in RI
Discrimination and English in RI The recent letters to this column on the subject of education in general and English-language butchery by a Cabinet minister in particular, overlook one glaring problem on the issue.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
SEA GAMES SCOREBOARD
SEA GAMES SCOREBOARDArchery Men's compound Gold - Lang Hon Keong (Mal) Silver - Ting Leong Fong (Mal) Bronze - I Gusti Nyoman Puhurito (Ina) Men's recurve Gold - Zaw Win Htike (Mya) Silver - W. Mohd Khalmisam Bin Wan Ab (Mal) Bronze - Marvin Cordero (Phi) Women's compound Gold - Amaya Paz (Phi)...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
40 detective units deployed to hunt robbery gangs
40 detective units deployed to hunt robbery gangsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reacting to the recent increase in the number of armed robberies, Jakarta Police have set up 40 units of police detectives to hunt down members of robbery syndicates in Greater Jakarta.Jakarta Police chief Insp.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Pharmaceutical industry growth slower next year on higher costs
Pharmaceutical industry growth slower next year on higher costsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Increasing production costs and the need to comply with global manufacturing standards will hamper sales in the coming year, an industry player warned last week.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
New Bogor monk to be anointed
New Bogor monk to be anointed BOGOR: Hundreds of Buddhists will gather here to witness the appointment of 150 new bhiksu (monks) from Indonesia, China, and Singapore at the Vihara Vajrabodhi on Sunday, the first such event to be held in Indonesia for 500 years, Antara reported.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Two pile-ups take place on toll roads
Two pile-ups take place on toll roads The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Slippery roads have caused two pile-ups on the busy Jakarta- Cikampek and Jagorawi toll roads on Sunday.There were no fatalities in the accidents.The accident on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road took place at about 3:50 p.m.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Regent Hubi detained for graft
Regent Hubi detained for graft JAYAPURA, Papua: Jayawijaya Regent David Agustin Hubi was put in police detention on Wednesday as a result of his alleged role in an ongoing corruption case. The graft case centers on four large expenditures valued at more than Rp 15 billion ($1.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Chinese nationals arrested in Papua
Chinese nationals arrested in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Papua Sea Police have arrested 56 Chinese nationals in the past two weeks aboard three vessels for trespassing Indonesian waters and illegal fishing in the province.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
1. Cabinet -- 1x26
1. Cabinet -- 1x26 Speculation of rift clouds reshuffle 2. Prepaid -- 2x22 Ministry to begin prepaid registration campaign 3. SeaGames - 2x18to come lateRR 4. Cutline -- 2x18 Two pile-ups take place on Jakarta toll roads
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Students learn to conserve water
Students learn to conserve waterAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After pouring water taken from Cibubur lake in East Jakarta into a plastic container, Tommy Pratama, a second-year student of state Junior High School (SMPN) No. 233 quickly took out equipment to measure its acidity.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
1. MUI -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24)
1. MUI -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24) Suicide bombings not jihad, say hard-line groups2. KPI -- 36 pts 3 cols 2line (2x24)Information again under the control of government 3. GAM -- 36 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x54)GAM celebrates 29th anniversary with prayers for peace4.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Students learn to protect, preserve water
Students learn to protect, preserve waterAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter pouring water taken from Cibubur lake in East Jakarta into a plastic container, Tommy Pratama, a second-year student of state Junior High School (SMP) No. 233 quickly took out equipment to measure its acidity.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
MEDAL TALLY
MEDAL TALLYStandings on Saturday after 331 of 439 medal events at the 23rd Southeast Asian GamesNation G S B Total Philippines 90 60 70 220 Thailand 58 63 92 213 Vietnam 52 51 69 172 Malaysia 49 40 47 136 Indonesia 38 55 68 161 Singapore 36 25 40 101 Myanmar 13 20 33 66 Laos 1 3 8 12 Brunei 0 2 2 4...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
10 regents in Kalimantan prosecuted for illegal logging
10 regents in Kalimantan prosecuted for illegal logging The Jakarta Post, Padang Ten regents in Kalimantan are currently being prosecuted for alleged involvement in illegal logging and the embezzlement of government reforestation funds, Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Ka'ban said on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
U.S. backed RI invasion of East Timor, documents show
U.S. backed RI invasion of East Timor, documents show Agence France-Presse, WashingtonThe United States knew well in advance of and explicitly approved Indonesia's invasion of East Timor (currently Timor Leste) in 1975, which led to a brutal 24-year occupation of the former Portuguese colony,...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Team effort for Samai's ride to gold
Team effort for Samai's ride to goldMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila Samai got the gold for winning the criterium race at Rizal Memorial Park on Sunday, but he gave credit where it was due.The 27-year-old Surabayan finished with 22 points, thanks to a strong supporting role from teammates Tonton...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
PKS and the future of RI's democracy
PKS and the future of RI's democracySadanand Dhume Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Philadelphia As world leaders condemned last October's suicide bombings on the resort island of Bali, Indonesian leaders set a different tone.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Pencak silat fighters collect five gold
Pencak silat fighters collect five gold CEBU CITY: Pencak silat fighters contributed two more golds in the Southeast Asian Games on Sunday, but the team's five gold overall was one below its target.Harris Nugroho triumphed in the men's 65-70 kg E division and Ronny Saifullah in the men's 75-80 kg G...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Jakarta develops online tender system
Jakarta develops online tender systemBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To eliminate opportunities for corruption in the bidding process for projects, the Jakarta administration will develop a new system of procurement through its website www.dki.go.id.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Uncontrolled mining threatens environment
Uncontrolled mining threatens environmentRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda After illegal logging, coal mining is now the biggest danger to the environment of East Kalimantan. Many coal mines -- especially those run by local cooperatives -- have abandoned prudent principles in running their mines,...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Archer Rina wins recurve crown
Archer Rina wins recurve crown MANILA: Archer Rina Dewi Puspita Sari won the women's recurve archery event at the Remy Baseball field in Olongapo City, near Subic Bay, on Saturday.The silver went to Rina's compatriot Yasmidar with the Philippines' Rachelle Anne Cabral rounding out the podium spots.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
1. Probo (1x36)
1. Probo (1x36) Probosutedjo seeks graft case review 2. Pollute (1x48) Pollution disputes muddy the waters in N. Sulawesi 3. Ship (1x32) Chinese nationals arrested in Papua 4. Edu (3x13) Govt admits failure in education
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Three arrested over Malaysian arms heist
Three arrested over Malaysian arms heist MALAYSIA: Malaysian police said on Sunday they had arrested three men, including two of their own officers, over a weapons heist at a police camp in northeastern Terengganu state. "We have solved the case," Terengganu police chief Hussin Ismail told AFP.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Reynaldi snatches, cleans and jerks way to podium
Reynaldi snatches, cleans and jerks way to podium Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, the Philippines The Indonesian weightlifting team's many newcomers have likely taken home some valuable experience from the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, but not much hardware, however Reynaldi...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Military seizes bomb-making material
Military seizes bomb-making material PALU, Central Sulawesi: The military said on Sunday it found 2.75 tons of bomb-making material during a two-day security operation in Banggai regency, Central Sulawesi.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Two museums to open
Two museums to open in Sawahlunto Page 5 All gold for All Blacks, but is a World Cup in the offing? Page 11 Bosnian hill may contain a pyramid: Archeologist Page 18
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Peter crowned king of judo's 66kg class
Peter crowned king of judo's 66kg classMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, the Philippines Peter Taslim followed in the footsteps of compatriot Sri Endang Lestari Nugrohowati by taking first place at the Southeast Asia (SEA) Games judo venue in the 66-kilogram weight class.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Dark clothes, perfume makes people more prone to dengue
Dark clothes, perfume makes people more prone to dengueAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the number of dengue patients continues to rise in hospitals across the city, a general practitioner is advising people here to eliminate the possibility of getting bitten by a mosquito.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
VP's anger stands to reason
VP's anger stands to reason News that Teachers' Day celebration turned sour (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 28, page 4) has tarnished the image of the humanistic, prestigious teaching profession.I am wondering why teachers or even a professor would stage a critical protest amid news that teachers welfare...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila Wynne Prakusya's near perfect run on the tennis court at these Southeast Asian Games ended one short of its target on Sunday, with fatigue getting the better of her in the end.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
'They don't need pity, just facilities'
'They don't need pity, just facilities' Observers say a lack of public facilities makes Jakarta an urban prison for people with disabilities. To commemorate the International Day of Disabled Persons on Dec. 3, The Jakarta Post asked people for their opinions on the issue.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Thailand wins soccer gold again
Thailand wins soccer gold again BACOLOD CITY: Theratep Winothi scored three goals on Sunday to lead Thailand to a 3-0 thrashing of Vietnam and its seventh straight Southeast Asian Games soccer gold medal.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Fire razes 55 homes in Kemayoran
Fire razes 55 homes in Kemayoran JAKARTA: At least 256 residents of Kemayoran in Central Jakarta lost their homes after a massive fire engulfed 55 plywood and brick houses on Jl. Kemayoran Barat I and Kemayoran Utara on Sunday. An eyewitness, Sopiah, 56, said that the fire started at 11:30 a.m.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
GAM celebrates anniversary with prayers for peace
GAM celebrates anniversary with prayers for peaceNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) marked its 29th anniversary quietly on Sunday by holding prayers at mosques across Aceh province.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Repression of information, again
Repression of information, againAbdullah Alamudi, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has turned the clock back more than 40 years to the time when the late President Sukarno, during the height of his Ganyang (Crush) Malaysia Campaign in 1963, orally banned Indonesians from listening to...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Thailand mulls single bidder for $13b mass transit project
Thailand mulls single bidder for $13b mass transit project Nareerat Wiriyapong, Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Thailand is considering awarding Bangkok's 550 billion baht (US$13.75 billion) 10 line mass transit project to a single bidder when it calls for proposals early next year, government...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Ministry to begin prepaid registration campaign
Ministry to begin prepaid registration campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to begin registering all current and new users of prepaid cellular phone numbers in the coming weeks."There goes the reason for buying a prepaid number, which is that there is no fuss.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Govt admits failure in education
Govt admits failure in educationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government continues to violate the Constitution by failing to allocate 20 percent of the state budget for national education.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Suicide bombings not jihad, say hard-line groups
Suicide bombings not jihad, say hard-line groupsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islamic hard-line groups joined the chorus of condemnation on Sunday against militants who used suicide bombings to wage jihad in the world's most populous Muslim country.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
RI spikers reach final
RI spikers reach final BACOLOD: Indonesia's men's indoor volleyball team earned a berth in the final after defeating the host team in five hard- fought games (26-28, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-13) on Saturday at West Negros College in Bacolod.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Jakarta to train Mozambique officers
Jakarta to train Mozambique officers JAKARTA: Maputo city administration in the Republic of Mozambique has requested assistance from the Jakarta administration for training of public order officers, detik.com reported on Sunday.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Sanctions given to AWOL city bureaucrats
Sanctions given to AWOL city bureaucratsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration announced over the weekend the punishments for several hundred civil servants who failed to return to work in the first two days after the long Idul Fitri holiday in November, with the...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Information again under the control of government
Information again under the control of governmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta One may have seen it coming. Perhaps not glaringly conspicuous, but the signs where there for a return to the situation where information would be controlled and restricted by the government.
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
HIV targets everyone: NGO activist
HIV targets everyone: NGO activistID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Despite having contracted Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), there is no expression of fear on Sigit Sumargo's face. "All that I'm experiencing now is a consequence of my past deeds," said the 29-year-old Sigit (not his real...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Timor Leste wins 1st medal
Timor Leste wins 1st medal MANILA: Timor Leste did what it has never done -- pick up a medal in a major international competition. Francisca Varela of Timor Leste won a bronze medal in a women's anyo division of arnis, a Filipino martial art that emphasizes stick fighting, at the 23rd Southeast...
Mon, 05 Dec 2005
Probosutedjo seeks graft case review
Probosutedjo seeks graft case reviewEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Convicted embezzler Probosutedjo has confirmed his intention to ask the Supreme Court for a review of his graft conviction in a last ditch effort to get himself out of jail.