Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
SBY and good governance in Indonesia
SBY and good governance in IndonesiaFauzi Ichsan When Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was elected president, many in the country were elated. They thought Indonesia had finally chosen the right man to clean up the country's biggest problem -- widespread corruption.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Tsunami victims
Tsunami victims1. AustraliaAssistance- Overall, a pledge of AS10 million in aid for all affected countries- For Indonesia: * Water treatment, water containers, shelters, food and medicine.* Five C130 Hercules (four Australian AF aircraft and one of NZ AF) and one Boeing 747 to carry aid* 10 medical...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Indocement buys back $27.5m debt
Indocement buys back $27.5m debtJAKARTA: PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, controlled by Germany's largest cement maker, HeidelbergCement AG, said it bought back US$27.5 million in debt earlier this week.Indocement bought back the debt through an auction on Dec.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Candy as change
Candy as change This is in response to the letter from Wendy (of Freiburg, Germany) who complains of getting candy in lieu of Rp 100 change at Balinese stores (Cheating in Bali, The Jakarta Post, Dec. 16).
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Lesser graft must be unveiled
Lesser graft must be unveiledFrom Koran TempoThe disclosure of alleged corruption in the purchase of Scorpion tanks means considerable progress in the unveiling of cases that were formerly seen as untouchable, but the flow of funds in such cases should also be traced.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Eradicating corruption - first crush the oligarchy
Eradicating corruption - first crush the oligarchyDanang WidoyokoThe new government has vowed to take real action against corrupt officials in its first 100 days as a form of "shock therapy" in an effort to gain public trust.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Corruption and democracy
Corruption and democracyFrom Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono declared Dec. 9 Anticorruption Day for the purpose of waging a war against corruption. On several occasions he even said he would direct the corruption eradication movement himself.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
New Year convoys OK, but no parking
New Year convoys OK, but no parkingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakartans will still be allowed to participate in convoys along the capital's streets on New Year's Eve, but they will not be allowed to stop or park their cars on the major thoroughfares, Jakarta Police announced on Thursday.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Lonsum to issue $100m in bonds for expansion
Lonsum to issue $100m in bonds for expansionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed plantation company PT PP London Sumatra Indonesia (Lonsum) plans to issue bonds or sell some of its shares via a rights issue to finance the expansion of its plantations and the construction of...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Jakarta stocks wrap up slightly lower on profit taking
Jakarta stocks wrap up slightly lower on profit takingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs investors and traders grieved over the devastation in Aceh and North Sumatra, the Jakarta stock market closed without the usual fanfare and slightly lower due to profit taking.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Media gloom
Media gloom Taufiqurrahman's article on Dec. 27 concerning the Press Law and press freedom is appropriate and pithy. He states that the freedoms that Indonesia has gained in recent years have been shackled by a powerful elite offended by the media disturbing their comfortable lives.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Deputy Attorney General dies
Deputy Attorney General dies JAKARTA: Deputy Attorney General for General Crimes Haryadi B. Widyasa died early on Thursday morning at Pertamina Hospital after being hospitalized for a stroke.Haryadi was rushed to the hospital when he lost consciousness while observing Friday prayer on Dec.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Singapore sets up competition body
Singapore sets up competition bodySINGAPORE: Singapore said on Thursday it will set up a commission aimed at cracking down on anti-competitive business practices in this wealthy city-state, which relies heavily on international trade.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
SE Asia forces on alert against terror attacks
SE Asia forces on alert against terror attacksPaul Alexander, Associated Press/ManilaSecurity forces on alert for possible terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia during the Christmas/New Year holidays are trying to remain vigilant, although their focus has shifted to coping with the tsunami that has...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Safeguarding the constitutional economic system
Safeguarding the constitutional economic systemA. Irmanputra Sidin Jakarta The Constitutional Court has, in the last two weeks, issued two historic decisions in the economic sector, namely constitutional reviews of Law No.20/2002 on Electricity and Law No.22/2001 on Oil and Gas.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Tsunami refugees cry out for medical help
Tsunami refugees cry out for medical help Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/MedanNursiah, a refugee from Peusong Baru village in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh -- one of the areas hardest hit by Sunday's crushing tsunami and earthquake -- was pleading for doctors to immediately tend to her two children at...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
RI's tourism development, challenges in 2005
RI's tourism development, challenges in 2005Meity Robot Tourism plays an important role in the development of a nation. It is not only a major contribution to a country's economy, but it also is a means to develop peace and understanding among people.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Soeharto's last chance
Soeharto's last chance Finding the appropriate words has become impossible as by the hour, more and more personal tragedies are revealed, showing that barely a family in Aceh province has been left untouched by the devastation.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Bracing for disaster
Bracing for disasterMMI Ahyani, Bandung The massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Aceh and other countries sharing the Indian Ocean on Sunday, claiming thousands of lives, reminds us that we truly live in a geographically hazardous area.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
1. Refugees (50) - 60 pts 6 cols 1line (1x24)
1. Refugees (50) - 60 pts 6 cols 1line (1x24) We feel like dogs: Survivor 2. US Carrier (40) - 36 pts 4 cols 1 lines (1x28) U.S. warships heading for Sumatra orU.S. warships head for tsunami-hit Aceh 3. New Year (35) -- 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x28) New Year parties become charity events4.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
JP/5/PILKADA
JP/5/PILKADACandidates gear up for June electionsOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Candidates vying for top posts in the direct elections for heads of regional governments in Lampung province are confused over which political party to register with, as each party has its own...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
S'pore's investment arm keen on RI energy sector
S'pore's investment arm keen on RI energy sectorSingapore/Deutsche Press-Agentur Tanasek Holdings, the Singapore government's investment arm, is still keen on Indonesia's energy sector despite scrapping plans to buy a stake in the country's largest publicly traded oil company, a spokeswoman said in...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
French violinist plays arpegina
French violinist plays arpeginaA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFrench violinist Jean-Paul Minali-Bella plays even the most complex classical music on his arpegina, the only one of its kind in the world."I can perform classical compositions from F. Schubert and J.S.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.30
Rupiah Rates Dec.30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,638.61 6,859.08 7,287.49 7,209.98 Brunei dollar 1 6,015.75 5,402.03 5,739.23 5,678.38 Canadian dollar 1 8,144.63 7,312.74 7,770.25 7,686.84 Swiss franc 1 8,691.24 7,805.89 8,291.74 8,205.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
TV Today: Friday, December 31, 2004
TV Today: Friday, December 31, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
U.S. warships heading for Sumatra
U.S. warships heading for SumatraAgencies, Jakarta/Singapore/Sydney/MoscowA U.S. aircraft carrier group was headed for Indonesia's tsunami- hit Aceh province on Thursday and several other U.S. military ships were on course to the Bay of Bengal to help with relief operations, officials said.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
1. DJISMAN: 42 x 1 line
1. DJISMAN: 42 x 1 line Walking the walk on reform in a new era Djisman S. Simandjuntak 2. SATISH: 32 x 2 lines Indonesian economic outlook: Old habits die hard Satish Mishra 3. KAHLIL: 42 x 1 line RI and the new govt: 2004 Diagnosis, 2005 Prognosis Kahlil Rowter 4.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Refugees cry out for medical help
Refugees cry out for medical helpApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanNursiah, a refugee from Peusong Baru village in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh -- one of the areas hardest hit by Sunday's crushing tsunami and earthquake -- was pleading for doctors to immediately tend to her two children at the...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Susilo told to ban dual positions for officials
Susilo told to ban dual positions for officialsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) was again urged on Thursday to prohibit government officials from holding double positions in an effort to fight corruption.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
5m displaced by tsunami, death toll hits 118,000
5m displaced by tsunami, death toll hits 118,000Up to five million people were displaced by tsunamis that killed more than 118,000 people in Asia, officials said Thursday, as aftershocks rocked traumatized survivors.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
IMF to mull debt relief for RI
IMF to mull debt relief for RIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has joined the increasing number of creditors willing to consider granting Indonesia debt relief to help cushion the massive financial impact of the Aceh and North Sumatra calamity.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
RI calls for global conference on tsunami disaster relief
RI calls for global conference on tsunami disaster relief Indonesia is pushing for a UN-sponsored international conference to discuss relief operations for nations affected by the Asian tsunamis, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Thursday.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Police enable SMS, radio reporting
Police enable SMS, radio reporting JAKARTA: Starting Jan. 17, Greater Jakarta residents will be able to submit security, traffic, violence and public order reports via short messaging service (SMS) and radio calls.Reports can be sent as SMS to 1717, or to Suara Metro, 91.1 FM, at (021) 5708037.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
JP/5/LONGSOR
JP/5/LONGSORRiau-Sumatra highway cut by landslidePuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru The main highway between the provinces of Riau and West Sumatra was cut on Friday by a landslide triggered by torrential rains in Kampar regency over the past week.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Is Indonesia shining?
Is Indonesia shining?Satish MishraHead/Chief Adviser of UNSFIR (UNSFIR is a joint project of the Indonesian government and UNDP)Countries, like individuals, it would seem, need acclaim and recognition. When the front cover of the Economist magazine, just after July 5, 2004, the first round of...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
President's official car park?
President's official car park?From KompasOn Nov. 15, I parked my car outside of Klub Bimasena (health/sports center) in South Jakarta, near the gate of the club, which shares the same complex with Hotel Dharmawangsa.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
RI's new govt: A diagnosis and a prognosis
RI's new govt: A diagnosis and a prognosisKahlil RowterWith so many economic initiatives brewing it is necessary to shift direction from mere reaction to pressure. But the big bang eludes us. Either there was never one planned or the reality of the economy-polity nexus necessitates a more gradual...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Singapore calls on urgent ASEAN meet
Singapore calls on urgent ASEAN meetSINGAPORE: Leaders from Asia's wave-hit countries should meet within days to develop a strategy to cope with the devastation caused by Sunday's quake and tsunamis, Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said on late Thursday.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Disciplinary hearing delayed yet again
Disciplinary hearing delayed yet again JAKARTA: The National Police has postponed for the second time a disciplinary hearing for 16 officers charged with allowing Adrian Waworuntu, a key suspect in the BNI 46 graft scandal, to flee abroad.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Government bans shrimp imports
Government bans shrimp importsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Thursday a six-month ban on shrimp imports from all countries starting Dec. 28, saying the move was made to protect the local industry and consumers from a suspected contamination from imported...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Students, public take to streets for Aceh donations
Students, public take to streets for Aceh donationsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Aceh and North Sumatra have moved the hearts of Jakartans from all walks of life, particularly students, who fanned out onto the capital's streets to collect...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Indonesia, ASEAN and Australia
Indonesia, ASEAN and AustraliaS.P. Seth Sydney Indonesia is understandably upset over Australia's recent announcement of its plan to establish a 1,000-mile maritime identification zone to fight terrorism and other international crimes.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Run! The water is coming!
Run! The water is coming!Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThere is this shout that still keeps ringing in my ears: "Run!! The water's coming!!"Sunday morning began hotter than usual -- the sun was really bright at just 7:50 a.m.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
JP/5/PILKADA
JP/5/PILKADACandidates gear up for June electionsOyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/BandarlampungCandidates vying for top posts in the direct elections for heads of regional governments in Lampung province are confused over which political party to register with, as each party has its own screening...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSInmate suspected of running drug ringBANDUNG, West Java: Following the arrest of six suspected drug dealers over the weekend, the Bandung Police announced they suspected an inmate was controlling the city's drug trade from inside prison.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Resolving differences in disaster's wake
Resolving differences in disaster's wake Ooi Kee Beng The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore The best memorial to the thousands of victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami disaster will be for the politics of the region to change for the better because of the widespread suffering and through the...
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Flexible market will solve manpower issues
Flexible market will solve manpower issuesMohamad IkhsanIndonesia is facing several serious labor issues viewed both in the short and long-term. While some of these interrelated problems can be partially settled, they will need comprehensive solutions that should not be limited to the labor market.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Brave boy found alive after two days at sea
Brave boy found alive after two days at sea Feeling no fear, a five-year-old Indonesian boy spent two days floating at sea on a mattress to survive the tsunami that killed thousands of people from his town and was reunited with his family on Thursday.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
Flandi/Eng Hian win Copenhagen Masters
Flandi/Eng Hian win Copenhagen MastersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flandi Limpele and Eng Hian ended their disappointing 2004 campaign on a high note by beating Shang Yang and Zheng Bo of China in the men's doubles final at the Copenhagen Masters on Wednesday.
Fri, 31 Dec 2004
UGM extends aid to Acehnese students
UGM extends aid to Acehnese students YOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University (UGM) offered on Thursday to pay living costs for its 304 Acehnese students, whose families were affected by a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami."We have prepared an initial fund of Rp 15 million.