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Thu, 17 Feb 2005
SBY may announce TNI reshuffle soon
SBY may announce TNI reshuffle soon JAKARTA: Air Force Chief of Staff Marshall Chappy Hakim said on Wednesday that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would likely announce new military chiefs of staff within the next two days at the latest.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Property boom can have negative impact on local people
Property boom can have negative impact on local peopleAnton Muhajir, Contributor, DenpasarIt was drizzling that Saturday, but Ketut Karja and his two friends were still working in their rice field in Legian, on the outskirts of north Kuta.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
'Prophet' fails to predict arrest
'Prophet' fails to predict arrestPALU, Central Sulawesi: A resident of the Alabibi subdistrict, Banggai Islands regency, Central Sulawesi province, has been arrested after he announced that he was a Muslim prophet.Sr. Comr.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Bank information technology touted
Bank information technology toutedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn today's digital information era, banks will have difficulties handling their customers transactions using old-fashioned calculators, ledger books and pencils.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
RI could see upsurge of investment from Malaysia
RI could see upsurge of investment from MalaysiaM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Kuala LumpurMalaysian businessmen, wary in the past of security threats and a weak legal system in neighboring Indonesia, are giving the thumbs up to new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's leadership.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSFire razes 14,000 hectares of forestPEKANBARU, Riau: Fire has razed 14,000 hectares of forest in two regencies here over the past week, and causing smoke haze problems. Due to the haze problem, at least 26 people have been treated at hospitals after suffering respiratory symptoms, a high...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Political protection for illegal Indonesian workers in MAlaysia
Political protection for illegal Indonesian workers in MAlaysiaMarsen S. Naga, Jakarta Malaysia's impending crackdown on Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) confirms the hypothesis that the workers have been victimized, both by the Malaysian and Indonesian authorities.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta and other flood-prone areas across the country, such as Lampung, South Sumatra and Kalimantan. Almost every year, Jakarta and these areas are inundated during the wet season.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
JP/17/ESTATE
JP/17/ESTATEJaguar launches station wagon for Indonesian marketM. Taufiqurrahman and Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post/JakartaSeveral decades ago, station wagons, or estate vehicles, were quite popular here before falling out of fashion.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Aid fund control crucial
Aid fund control crucialFrom Koran TempoThe distrust in some circles over the utilization of aid funds for the reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh and North Sumatra is inseparable from the short-term orientation of most Indonesian officials and the lack of supervision.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
The last Portuguese-Acehnese of Lamno
The last Portuguese-Acehnese of LamnoAboeprijadi Santoso, Contributor/Lamno, AcehHundreds of Acehnese men, women and children of mixed Portuguese origin were swept away by the tsunami last December.They were the last remaining descendants of Portuguese- Acehnese communities in Lamno.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Delaying the crackdown
Delaying the crackdown What if you had exhausted all the possibilities, and there was still no way for you to make a decent living? Then, the word went around that another country needed workers with the very skills you had.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Industry urged to win back Japanese tourists
Industry urged to win back Japanese touristsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Dec. 26 tsunami that struck Aceh and North Sumatra in Indonesia and other countries in Asia and Africa, including Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, has had a dramatic impact on tourism in affected areas.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
JP/4/kpk
JP/4/kpkSoutheast Sulawesi governor reported to KPKEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaAnother major graft case was revealed on Wednesday when the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) reported Southeast Sulawesi Governor Ali Mazi to the Corruption Eradication Commission for allegedly embezzling...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Syria wants to give new life to relations with Indonesia
Syria wants to give new life to relations with IndonesiaVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSince Asia is now poised to become the new strategic hub in international trade and politics, Syria -- an influential regional power in the volatile Middle East -- wants to raise its economic and...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Life getting harder for legal RI workers in Malaysia
Life getting harder for legal RI workers in MalaysiaRusman The Jakarta Post/Nunukan, East KalimantanThe Malaysia government's threat to crack down on Indonesian illegal workers has not only affected the illegals, but also Indonesian workers whose status is completely above board.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Strong aftershock rattles Aceh
Strong aftershock rattles AcehAgencies, Banda AcehA strong aftershock measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted the tsunami-devastated province of Aceh on Wednesday but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, meteorologists said.The brief offshore quake occurred at 7:25 a.m.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
TV Program: Thursday, February 17, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, February 17, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Indonesia threatens to pull out of hosting Asian karate event
Indonesia threatens to pull out of hosting Asian karate eventMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's karate body warned on Wednesday it would decline to host the 7th Asian Karate Federation (AKF) Championship here in May if scheduled regional referee training and testing was...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
IP opens e-procurement
IP opens e-procurementJAKARTA: PT Indonesia Power, an affiliate of state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), will begin an online procurement system in May in a bid to ensure transparency.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Taking a deeper look at migrant workers in Malaysia
Taking a deeper look at migrant workers in MalaysiaWahyu Susilo, Jakarta The period from the second half of 2004 through to the beginning of 2005 was a vulnerable time for Indonesian migrant workers in Malaysia, who were besieged with uncertainties.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
S. Korea to import gas from Yemen, Malaysia and Russia
S. Korea to import gas from Yemen, Malaysia and Russia South Korea will buy US$20 billion of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Yemen, Malaysia and Russia over 20 years from 2008, officials said on Wednesday. Korea Gas Corp.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
1. CORRUPT: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. CORRUPT: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Jakarta, customs top graft list 2. TKI: 2 LINES, 22 COUNTS Life getting harder for legal migrants in Malaysia 3. SUSUL: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS EU aims to bolster flyers' rights 4. DEBATE: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Debate contest dominated by long-time rivals
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Debate contest dominated by long-time rivals
Debate contest dominated by long-time rivalsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter more than 218 hours of debate involving 58 teams from 37 universities over five days, the Eighth Indonesian Varsity English Debate came down to a standoff between two long-time rivals: the University of Indonesia (UI),...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Sense of empathy for tsunami victims still strong in Paris
Sense of empathy for tsunami victims still strong in ParisKornelius Purba, ParisContributions for tsunami-devastated areas continue to pour in -- though with a quiet reserve over whether the hundreds of thousands of victims will really get any of it.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Police prepare for direct elections
Police prepare for direct electionsSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangOver 500 senior police officers from across the archipelago are attending a four-day workshop in Semarang, Central Java, as the first ever elections for heads of regional governments draws near.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Jakarta, customs top graft list
Jakarta, customs top graft listTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the eyes of the business community, Jakarta is the most corrupt city and the customs service the most corrupt institution in the country, according to a survey by Transparency International Indonesia (TII), the results of...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Life getting harder for legal migrants in Malaysia
Life getting harder for legal migrants in MalaysiaRusman, The Jakarta Post/Nunukan, East KalimantanThe Malaysia government's threat to crack down on Indonesian illegal workers has not only affected the illegals, but also Indonesian workers whose status is completely above board.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Aceh: Focus on people
Aceh: Focus on people The reconstruction of Aceh moved into a new stage this week with the completion of military-style barracks to shelter victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami. Not all the barracks have been completed but some 3,281 families, or more than 11,000 people, have now moved from their tents...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Puteh's lawyer demands court drop case
Puteh's lawyer demands court drop caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defense lawyers of graft suspect Abdullah Puteh demanded on Wednesday that the Anticorruption Court in Central Jakarta halt proceedings against their client.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 17, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 17, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Arts Life-Styles, at Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 159, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar (Tel. 0361 242659), from Feb. 20 to March 20 * National Cartoon Exhibition, Arma Museum, in Ubud, until March 15 * Painting Female Nude...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Confucian ethic keeps China in harmony with Indonesia
Confucian ethic keeps China in harmony with IndonesiaIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Shumin, following the age-old Chinese adage of maintaining a harmony of mind and manners has helped him keep congenial relations between his country and...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Repair service a big hit in Banda Aceh
Repair service a big hit in Banda AcehFadli, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehPipin Electronic, an electronics store located in the Meuraksa district of Banda Aceh, is overwhelmed with repair orders on all types of electronics equipment.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Govt to put port, airport projects out to tender soon
Govt to put port, airport projects out to tender soonRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs a follow up to January's Infrastructure Summit, the Ministry of Transportation will start the tender processes in March and April for three projects worth over Rp 8 trillion (US$864.9 million).
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Local elections will be 'undemocratic'
Local elections will be 'undemocratic'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLaw No. 32/2004 on regional administrations could create undemocratic elections of governors, mayors and regents, scheduled to begin in June across the country, a court heard on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Shares at JSX end on new high
Shares at JSX end on new highDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended at a record high on Wednesday as investors continued to snap up shares of companies, like Bank Mandiri and Astra International, that are expected to report higher 2004 earnings, dealers said.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Council gives nod to parking fee hike
Council gives nod to parking fee hikeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Council will likely permit the Jakarta administration to increase on-street parking fees, but set the increase at a maximum of 100 percent, much lower than the 300 percent hike earlier proposed.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Locals protest Blue Oasis City
Locals protest Blue Oasis City BEKASI: The ongoing construction of Blue Oasis City complex in Karangkitri, Bekasi, has come up against protest from all sides.Aji Ngumboro, member of Bekasi council Commission A for legal and administrative affairs, said the administration should stop the project...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Economy grew by 5.13% in 2004: BPS
Economy grew by 5.13% in 2004: BPSUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite pre-election jitters and a final-quarter slowdown, the economy in 2004 still managed to grow by 5.13 percent, continuing a steady four-year improvement, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Puteh's lawyer demands court drop case
Puteh's lawyer demands court drop case The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Defense lawyers of graft suspect Abdullah Puteh demanded on Wednesday that the Anticorruption Court in Central Jakarta halt proceedings against their client.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
RP reels from two-notch credit ratings cut
RP reels from two-notch credit ratings cutAgence France-Presse, ManilaConfidence was hit on Wednesday by a devastating two-notch cut in the Philippines's sovereign credit ratings by Moody's Investors Service just days after deadly bombings rocked the financial district and the south.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
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JP/ /'Kopi luwak', the world's most expensive coffeeElvera N. Makki Contributor/Houston, Texas Are you a coffee aficionado? If your answer is yes, then you must try kopi luwak. It's the most expensive coffee you can buy here.Another thing is, it is also the rarest coffee ever.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Fire razes 14,000 hectares of forest
Fire razes 14,000 hectares of forestPEKANBARU, Riau: Fire has razed 14,000 hectares of forest in two regencies here over the past week, and causing smoke haze problems.Due to the haze problem, at least 26 people have been treated at hospitals after suffering respiratory symptoms, a high ranking...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Soldier implicated in brutal killing
Soldier implicated in brutal killingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOne of the four suspects in the killing of Barkah Hanim, the wife of a National Intelligence Agency (BIN) director, was identified as an Army soldier, investigators said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Ex U.S. presidents to visit Aceh
Ex U.S. presidents to visit AcehApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer U.S. presidents Bill Clinton, and George Bush -- the current president's father -- are scheduled to arrive in the country on Sunday, Feb.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Expats have mixed views on dengue fumigation
Expats have mixed views on dengue fumigationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaExpatriates living in Jakarta have different views on the effectiveness of fumigation in preventing dengue fever outbreaks.Dr. Wright of the U.S.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Susilo pledges to curb red tape, corruption
Susilo pledges to curb red tape, corruptionChristopher Torchia, Associated Press/SingaporeIndonesia's president vowed on Wednesday to clear away red tape, corruption and other obstacles that have long deterred foreign investment in his vast nation.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Residents sue Mayor over Punclut
Residents sue Mayor over PunclutBANDUNG: Environment activists and Bandung residents have filed a civil lawsuit on Wednesday against Bandung Mayor Dada Rosada over the development of the Punclut Tourist Resort.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Contest brings couples cheek to cheek
Contest brings couples cheek to cheekWithstanding the pain and boredom, and as their competitors dropped off all around them, four couples in Bandung kept their cheeks pressed together for over 40 hours to celebrate Valentine's Day.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Sharp launches 10 new fax machines
Sharp launches 10 new fax machinesJAKARTA: PT Sharp Yasonta Indonesia (Sharp Indonesia), a local affiliation of the Japan-based Sharp Corporation, aims to acquire a 30 percent share of the domestic facsimile machines market by launching 10 new types of high speed fax machines on Wednesday.