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Wed, 28 Dec 2005
No great expectations in sports for 2006
No great expectations in sports for 2006Bruce Emond Jakarta The sports year is scheduled to get off to a blazing start in January when the A1 motor racing competition stops by Sentul, Bogor.Hopefully, it will go off with a roar and not a sputter: There have been questions about the preparedness of...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Green Jakarta not a utopia
Green Jakarta not a utopia Nirwono Joga Jakarta Jakarta is heading toward ecological suicide. Soil subsidence has reached a depth of 40 centimeters in North, West and Central Jakarta. Seawater intrusion has led to the structural corrosion of buildings and flyovers while the contamination of...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Soldier gets 6 years for killing civilian
Soldier gets 6 years for killing civilianNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraThe Jayapura Military Court on Tuesday sentenced a soldier to six years in jail for killing a civilian in Papua. The soldier was also dishonorably discharged from the Army.Presiding judge Maj. Sutrisno said Pvt.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt must think twice in plantation plan
Govt must think twice in plantation planAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTransparency and public consultation on the details of the project are needed before the government carries out any plan to create a vast oil palm plantation along the Indonesian-Malaysian border in Borneo, an NGO...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt pushes to focus on real sector
Govt pushes to focus on real sectorAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAside from addressing the chronic problems of the high-cost economy, the government needs to balance its focus on macroeconomy with efforts to prioritize the real sector next year if it wants to reduce unemployment, a...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Sixty years after independence, Indonesia is still struggling to
Sixty years after independence, Indonesia is still struggling to provide primary and secondary educations for its school-age children, lagging far behind other neighboring countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Governing through governance: SBY delivering his promises.
Governing through governance: SBY delivering his promises.HS Dillon Jakarta The business sector has repeatedly reminded the President that corruption in the government is inhibiting investment, while civil society has been pressuring him to go after the wrongdoers wholeheartedly.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
JP/9/SASKIA
JP/9/SASKIASunaryo Sakia struggles to preserve Surabaya-style 'ludruk' Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaSunaryo Sakia, 49, the leader of Irama Budaya Surabaya -- a ludruk art group, an indigenous East Java folk drama featuring an all-male cast -- was hanging his head as the day-long heavy...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Nias reconstruction work criticized
Nias reconstruction work criticizedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThe Nias regency administration lashed out at the Aceh-Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Agency on Tuesday for the lack of progress in rebuilding the earthquake and tsunami-ravaged island.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
JP/ /NAJIB
JP/ /NAJIBIndonesia Outlook 2006 (Religion) Competition between Liberal and Conservative Group to Change the Very Face of Islam in IndonesiaAhmad Najib Burhani Jakarta The year 2005 saw numerous disputes between conservative Muslims and liberal Muslims to change the face of Islam in Indonesia.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
ASEAN and Myanmar
ASEAN and Myanmar What has compelled this uncharacteristic bluntness (from ASEAN) is that Myanmar's domestic arrangements may impinge on the effectiveness of the (ASEAN) group. In particular, an ambitious plan to create a single market could be hampered by Myanmar's internal politics.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
'Hopefully religious harmony will return'
'Hopefully religious harmony will return'With the forced closure this year of some places of worship in the country causing public concern, the provision of extra security at churches at Christmas time by Muslim organizations has raised hopes of religious tolerance.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Environmental Outlook 2006
Environmental Outlook 2006 The problems of environment in the years to comeE.G. Togu Manurung Bogor Indonesia is blessed with some of the most extensive and biologically diverse tropical forests in the world.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt backs alternative energy use
Govt backs alternative energy useTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn response to an energy crisis caused by soaring global oil prices, the government is rushing to issue three regulations to promote the development of alternative forms of energy.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
1. CHINA: 1 X 32
1. CHINA: 1 X 32 China economic growth comes at a price 2. TNI: 3 X 15 President approves redeployment of troops to Aceh 3. TRIAL: 1 X 36 Pinochet loses appeal in rights charges 4. PACKER: 1 X 32 World Series Cricket pioneer dies
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Islam radicalism and national security
Islam radicalism and national securitySutanto Jakarta Although radicalism is alien to the character of various religions in Indonesia, practices of radicalism are not alien in Indonesia's history. In terms of national security strategies, there were occasions in which the country's national...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Children after the tsunami
Children after the tsunamiRina Jimenez-David, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network/Manila For years and maybe decades to come, Dec. 26 will always be remembered the world over for the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami that killed more than 200,000 people in an arc of destruction that...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 27, 2005:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 27, 2005: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Officials warn of chemicals in local food
Officials warn of chemicals in local foodTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBeware of what you eat, for in that appetizing bowl of chicken noodles there may lurk chemical substances fit only for fertilizer, furniture or corpses.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
President approves redeployment of troops to Aceh
President approves redeployment of troops to AcehA'an Suryana and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehIgnoring mounting criticism, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has approved a plan for the Indonesian Military to deploy troops to help speed up post-tsunami recovery programs in Aceh.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
A better economic outlook possible in the year ahead
A better economic outlook possible in the year aheadUmar Juoro Jakarta Eventually, the government decided to put a brake on fuel subsidy spending by raising fuel prices on average by 126 percent on Oct. 1. As a consequence, inflation in that month rose to 8.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Prospects for 2006
Prospects for 2006Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta I was not a supporter of Susilo Bamang Yudhoyono (SBY) during the presidential election campaign, because I thought that he would not be a decisive leader. However, now I have to admit, that while not a perfect and decisive leader, he has shown more...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Bank Indonesia -- Another regulatory failure
Bank Indonesia -- Another regulatory failureJohn Le Jakarta It has been five months since Bank Indonesia introduced regulation 7/14/PBI/2005, entitled, "Restrictions on Rupiah Transactions and Foreign Currency Lending by Banks", which aimed at restoring integrity and stability to the rupiah.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Indonesia in 2006: The foreign policy challenge.
Indonesia in 2006: The foreign policy challenge. Michael Vatikiotis Singapore The past year has seen Indonesia weather many storms. There cannot be many countries in the world forced to deal with man- made and natural disasters simultaneously.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
JP/xx/YHELLY
JP/xx/YHELLY please check the bold is right, thnksRI 2005 performing arts scene Helly Minarti Contributor/Jakarta Another year has passed for Indonesia's performing arts, but with a staggering rise in poverty and corruption, plus the oil crisis overshadowing the country throughout the year, the...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
JP/Y/ZATNI1
JP/Y/ZATNI1IT in 2005: From the tsunami to germ-free handsetsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe did not start 2005 on a high note. The tsunami that hit several Asian coastal areas including Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam left us in deep mourning.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Endy M. Bayuni
Endy M. Bayuni Jakarta This Christmas provided another fine display to the outside world of the religious tolerance that has developed among peoples of different faiths in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
PBR factions agree to reunite
PBR factions agree to reunite JAKARTA: The Reform Star Party (PBR) has ended its internal rift during a meeting mediated by Aksa Mahmud, a deputy speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) who is also a Golkar Party member.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Attracting foreign investment requires substance in policy reform
Attracting foreign investment requires substance in policy reformDan Kingsley Jakarta The Indonesian economy, following the adoption of a tightening monetary stance by Bank Indonesia in mid-August and strengthening inflation due to the recent fuel price increase, has shown declining economic growth...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Another BI regulation fails the market test
Another BI regulation fails the market testJohn Le, Jakarta It has been five months since Bank Indonesia introduced regulation 7/14/PBI/2005, entitled, "Restrictions on Rupiah Transactions and Foreign Currency Lending by Banks", which aimed at restoring integrity and stability to the rupiah.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt experts more from summit II
Govt experts more from summit IIMustaqim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a fairly dismal result from the last Infrastructure Summit 11 months ago, the government is upbeat about its second edition of the summit -- scheduled for February -- due to the more comprehensive nature of the projects on...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
BI sees year-on-year inflation at 18%
BI sees year-on-year inflation at 18%The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Indonesia sees on-year December inflation staying at 18 percent with carry-over inflationary pressure from the recent fuel price increases and public spending during the Muslim holiday period as likely to abate within the month.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Ex-rebels disband armed wing
Ex-rebels disband armed wingA'an Suryana and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe Free Aceh Movement (GAM) announced the dissolution of its military wing here on Tuesday in another move to achieve long- lasting peace in the tsunami-ravaged province.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Illegal logging: Where do we go from here?
Illegal logging: Where do we go from here? Illegal logging sees no slowing down Stevie Emilia The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed this year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging in the country.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
PSMS Medan letting Chilean Eduardo go
PSMS Medan letting Chilean Eduardo go MEDAN: PSMS Medan will not renew the contract of Chilean Luis Eduardo for the Indonesian League soccer competition starting on Jan. 14, an official said on Tuesday.PSMS general secretary H.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Muslims, minorities, and the state in Indonesia
Muslims, minorities, and the state in IndonesiaMuhamad Ali Manoa, Honolulu Indonesian Islam will remain moderate and tolerant by and large, but problems and challenges will continue to exist. The future of Indonesia depends on the ways in which the government and various Muslim groups actually act...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Rupiah Rates Dec. 27
Rupiah Rates Dec. 27 Banknote Rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,527.96 6,795.13 Brunei dollar 1 6,195.62 5,593.88 Canadian dollar 1 8,844.44 7,984.42 Swiss franc 1 7,856.49 7,093.95 Danish krone 1 1,638.91 1,479.48 Euro 1 12,226.87 11,038.00 Poundsterling 1 17,876.71 16,139.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Two relatives killed in fire
Two relatives killed in fire JAKARTA: Two relatives of the owner of an auto repair shop on Jl. Pahlawan Revolusi, Pondok Bambu, East Jakarta, died in a fire at the three-story shop early on Tuesday.According to firefighters, who were able to extinguish the fire about three hours after it started at...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Govt to award Pertamina one-year PSO deal
Govt to award Pertamina one-year PSO dealLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCiting a lack of readiness on the part of new players in the fuel retail business, the government says it will give state oil and gas company PT Pertamina a contract to distribute subsidized fuel across the archipelago...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
A conversation took place in a modest house, one with unplastered
A conversation took place in a modest house, one with unplastered walls and the exposed roof covered in cobwebs -- in a traditional fisherfolk's village in Labuan, Banten, some five hours drive from Jakarta.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Year-end Special Edition
Year-end Special EditionThe year 2005 began with a massive relief operation in the countries around the Indian Ocean, which was devastated by a deadly tsunami that killed over 220,000 people and made hundreds of thousands homeless. Indonesia was the worst hit by the tsunami.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
JP/yearend/PAPUA
JP/yearend/PAPUASpecial autonomy implementation in Papua treading water A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post/JakartaFour years after special autonomy legislation came into effect in Papua, it has been called a failure for not living up to the expectations of the people.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Navy officer nabbed for drug dealing, illegal gun ownership
Navy officer nabbed for drug dealing, illegal gun ownershipAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police have arrested a Navy officer on charges of drug dealing and illegal gun possession.The suspect was arrested on Tuesday in his apartment in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, along with three...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finale
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finaleFor Dec. 27Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/JakartaFor "Donny", a 32-year-old employee of a private company in Central Jakarta, the Year of the Rooster has brought no good."This year sucks," he said.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Humankind united to help tsunami victims
Humankind united to help tsunami victimsIt is now one year since a massive magnitude-9.0 earthquake and deadly tidal waves devastated certain coastal regions of the northern Indian Ocean region, including Aceh province and Nias island in Indonesia, killing more than 220,000 people in a dozen...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Trends in internal security problems in 2006
Trends in internal security problems in 2006Ikrar Nusa Bhakti Jakarta The year 2005 will end in just a few days. During the year, Indonesia faced quite a number of internal security problems, such as the prolonged communal conflicts in Poso and Palu in Central Sulawesi, the terrorist attacks in...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Removing exit tax
Removing exit tax I have a pensioner's visa and am actually a resident of Jimbaran, Bali. I am very keen to let President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono know that, as a retiree living here, I must pay departure tax (fiscal) every time we leave your country for family or medical reasons.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
On Kuta Beach
On Kuta Beach I refer to the letter by Horst Geerken in The Jakarta Post, Dec. 20, titled Filth and sloth on Kuta Beach. He said that many tourists in Kuta are complaining about the "unbearable" situation.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Roots of conflict and peace agendas in Papua
Roots of conflict and peace agendas in PapuaMuridan S. Widjojo Jakarta The meeting between Vice President Jusuf Kalla, flanked by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo AS, Minister of Home Affairs Mohammad Ma'ruf and Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Where to put your money in 2006
Where to put your money in 2006Frank van Lerven Jakarta It is never easy and straightforward to answer the question "where to put your money?". Certainly right now, with the year 2005 ending and 2006 around the corner, it is a very interesting question as regards the Indonesian financial...