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Thu, 17 Feb 2005
To divorce is costly
To divorce is costlyFrom Media Indonesia A friend has told me that she has many troubles in her marriage and would like to get a divorce from her husband. However, she cannot afford to file her request at the South Jakarta religious court because she has to pay them Rp 700,000.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Two overpasses inaugurated
Two overpasses inaugurated JAKARTA: Minister of Public Works Joko Kirmanto inaugurated on Wednesday two overpasses in East and South Jakarta.Motorists can enter the 700-meter overpass on Jl. Raya Bogor in Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, in front of Harapan Bunda maternity hospital.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Mengoepeh starts initial production
Mengoepeh starts initial productionJAKARTA: The Pearl Oil Mengoepeh oil field in Jambi has commenced initial production of 310 barrel per day (bpd) on Wednesday, with a target of 4,000 bpd by 2006.Previously, the oil field was operated by ConocoPhillips before the firm transferred it to Pearl Oil.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Bali life-savers to be trained in Oz
Bali life-savers to be trained in OzThe Australian Consulate General in Bali held a send-off party for members of Badung Regency Life Saving Team who went to Western Australia on Feb.15.Nine members of Badung Life Saver Team have entered an intensive training program at Cottesloe Surf Life Saving...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Puteh ill, court adjourned
Puteh ill, court adjourned JAKARTA: Judges of the Anticorruption Court in Central Jakarta, who are trying suspended Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh for graft, adjourned the Wednesday session due to the defendant being sick.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Hundreds evacuated after Egon eruption
Hundreds evacuated after Egon eruptionKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Sikka regental government has helped evacuate hundreds of residents living near the slopes of the currently active Mount Egon volcano, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
INCO doubles net profits in 2004
INCO doubles net profits in 2004Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPT International Nickel Indonesia (INCO) doubled its net profit in 2004 as higher nickel prices and record-setting production boosted sales, company president and chief executive Bing Tobing says.Net profits rose US$265.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Accommodating
Accommodating thousands of children From Republika Following the report in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 3 that there is fear about the future of the child survivors of the tsunami disaster in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the central executive board of Hidayatullah would like to state as follows: 1.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Smokers and Corruption
Smokers and CorruptionFrom Koran Tempo Some people say that a fine of Rp 50 million to be imposed on people who smoke in public places is absurd. However, I believe it is now time for the Jakarta city administration to have its own bylaw that bans smoking in public places.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Red Cross to embark on massive reconstruction project in Aceh
Red Cross to embark on massive reconstruction project in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) and dozens of its international counterparts are teaming up to take an active role in the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Aceh and North Sumatra, Red Cross representatives said...
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
BI to withdraw vulnerable notes
BI to withdraw vulnerable notesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to reduce the rising number of counterfeited banknotes, the central bank is planning to withdraw more notes considered vulnerable to counterfeiting.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
A different perspective
A different perspective Soegih Arto asks why should the Indonesian government conduct peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), and then lists his personal objections (The Jakarta Post. Feb. 15).Soegih Arto is to be congratulated for the consistency of his perspective, if not his commitment to...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Man arrested for trafficking girls
Man arrested for trafficking girlsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungWest Java Police officers arrested on Tuesday Surwa, 40, for alleged human trafficking, involving women from Subang regency in West Java and sending them illegally to Malaysia.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Courier firms opens Cibitung warehouse
Courier firms opens Cibitung warehouse JAKARTA: PT Repex Wahana, a subsidiary of U.S.-based RPX Group, opened a new 6,100-square-meter warehouse in Cibitung on Wednesday.The warehouse stands on a 11,000 sqm plot of land and could met RPX clients' specific requirements, particularly regarding...
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
Law on mining challenged
Law on mining challenged JAKARTA: As many as 90 non governmental organizations (NGOs) and 80 individuals have challenged Law No. 19/2004, which strengthens a government regulation in lieu of law approving open pit mining in protected forests.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 49
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 49 Sense of empathy for tsunami victims still strong in Paris 2. GAM: 3 X 18 President calls on Aceh insurgents to end conflict 3. PILKADA: 1 X 30 Local elections will be 'undemocratic'4. CUTLINE: 1 X 36 Contest brings couples cheek to cheek
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
NATO sends bridge equipment to Aceh
NATO sends bridge equipment to AcehBELGIUM: NATO said on Tuesday it will provide 565 meters of bridge equipment for the reconstruction effort in Aceh, Indonesia, that was badly hit by the Dec. 26 tsunami."This equipment, valued at more than US$7.
Thu, 17 Feb 2005
JP/18/JAPAN
JP/18/JAPANTourist industry urged work hard to win back Japanese market Wahyoe 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...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
1. CommentARY -- 1x42
1. CommentARY -- 1x42 Realism, idealism in diplomacy with Malaysia, S'pore 2. Gas --------- 3x16 Susilo tempts neighbors with five oil and gas projects 3. Emisi ------- 2x25 Carbon emissions trading new weapon to battle global warming 4. Beirut ------ 1x25 Hariri murder may cause new crisis 5.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Air accident findings no good in court: Board
Air accident findings no good in court: BoardThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing last week's publication of the findings of the investigation into an accident involving a Lion Air plane in Surakarta, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said on Tuesday that the findings of its...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
RI eyes benefit from Kyoto Protocol
RI eyes benefit from Kyoto ProtocolTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is in talks with a number of industrialized countries regarding environmentally friendly projects that take advantage of opportunities in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), a ramification of the 1997 Kyoto...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Jaguar to open new shop in Jakarta
Jaguar to open new shop in Jakarta JAKARTA: Due to its growing customer base, Jaguar's local distributor PT Grandauto Dinamika is set to build a full-fledged showroom and workshop in the capital.Grandauto's chief of operations Darwin Maspolin said on Tuesday that his company would invest up to Rp...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Govt agency seeks strict land use law
Govt agency seeks strict land use lawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Land Agency (BPN) is drafting a bill that will regulate the purposes for which land may be used.BPN chairman Lutfi Nasoetion said that the planned bill was part of a revision of Law No.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Realism and idealism in diplomacy with Malaysia, S'pore
Realism and idealism in diplomacy with Malaysia, S'pore Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JakartaLike any good neighbor, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited Indonesia's closest neighbors, Malaysia and Singapore.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Local against Cangkir tourism
Local against Cangkir tourismMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangResidents of coastal villages in Kronjo district, Tangerang regency, have joined the chorus urging the administration to cancel management by state-run forestry company PT Perhutani of the sacred Cangkir islet.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
RI consortium buys Henry Walker assets
RI consortium buys Henry Walker assetsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn Indonesian consortium led by PT Bumi Resources has agreed to buy coal producer PT Darma Henwa, local affiliate of Australian Henry Walker Eltin (HWE) group, which operates Bengalone coal mine in East Kalimantan.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Major changes in draft of defense, security law
Major changes in draft of defense, security lawTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of Defense is drafting a new law to replace the existing defense law aimed at upgrading coordination between the defense and security functions of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Players vying for SEA Games chess slots
Players vying for SEA Games chess slotsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ninety-five men and 32 women from 27 provinces are competing in the chess competition here in hopes of securing a berth on the national chess team for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Climbers should avoid Mount Egon
Climbers should avoid Mount EgonKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara, People should not attempt to climb Mount Egon because they could be at risk from increased activity in the volcano's crater, the East Nusa Tenggara provincial government says.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Economy grows faster than expected in 2004
Economy grows faster than expected in 2004Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's economy grew faster than projected last year, thanks to continued robust spending and signs of investment revival, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Malaysia targets Indonesian health tourism market
Malaysia targets Indonesian health tourism marketA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Melaka, Malaysia"Is it ethical to profit from sick men and women?" a friend of mine asked during a recent trip to several cities in Malaysia."I don't know. But many of them are healthy.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Democracy first, but where is prosperity?
Democracy first, but where is prosperity?Mohammad Noviz Zakhrisyah, Surabaya "I do not care", responded President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to public criticism of his first 100 days in office. Susilo knows the rules of the game.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Thieves break into British citizen's home
Thieves break into British citizen's homeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFour burglars broke into the house of a British citizen in South Jakarta early on Sunday morning, taking away cash, a Rolex watch and electronic goods.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Court rejects plea by graft suspect to annul KPK law
Court rejects plea by graft suspect to annul KPK lawMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Constitutional Court rejected on Thursday the argument of a graft suspect that the authority given to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to investigate and prosecute corruption cases...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Food-KopiLuwak-sidebar
Food-KopiLuwak-sidebarJP/ /Don't worry, it's safe to drink kopi luwakElvera N. Makki Contributor/Houston, Texas Have you ever plucked up the courage to drink kopi luwak, a coffee made from luwak (civet) feces? Is it safe?"Yes, it is" said Adjunct Professor Massimo Marcone, a food scientist from the...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Investors sought for waste plant projects
Investors sought for waste plant projectsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration is inviting private companies to build waste treatment plants here in order to settle waste disposal problem once and for all.
Wed, 16 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.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
JP/18/JAPAN
JP/18/JAPANTourist industry urged work hard to win back Japanese market Wahyoe 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...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
City wants to reprimand embassies
City wants to reprimand embassiesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration asked the central government on Tuesday to urge embassies in the capital to cooperate in efforts to curb a dengue fever outbreak.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
* New chiefs of staff 'can be promoted to top TNI post' Page 2
* New chiefs of staff 'can be promoted to top TNI post' Page 2 * Major changes in draft of defense, security law Page 4 * Media bias feared in local election Page 5 * Witnessing the violent face of Indonesia Page 7 * Four named suspects in Barkah's murder Page 8 * Stoudemire leads Suns to victory...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Realism, idealism in diplomacy with Malaysia, S'pore
Realism, idealism in diplomacy with Malaysia, S'poreMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, JakartaLike any good neighbor, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited Indonesia's closest neighbors, Malaysia and Singapore.
Wed, 16 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.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
JP/ /
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.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
'Dengue campaign only lip service'
'Dengue campaign only lip service'Although the current number of casualties of dengue hemorrhagic fever is lower than last year's, the government has announced an extraordinary occurrence of dengue fever in 12 provinces affected by the dengue outbreak, including Jakarta.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Unidentified gunman kills two in Ambon
Unidentified gunman kills two in AmbonOctavianus Pinontoan and M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/AmbonTwo people were killed and two others injured after an unidentified assailant sprayed bullets from a speedboat at a karaoke club in Hative Besar subdistrict, Ambon city, at dawn on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
Witnessing the violent face of Indonesia
Witnessing the violent face of IndonesiaThang D. Nguyen, Jakarta As 2004 came to an end, Western intelligence forces issued a warning of a potential terrorist attack at a Hilton hotel in Indonesia during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.Fortunately, no terrorist attacks happened.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
JP/ /
JP/ /Susilo's 100 Days and the tsunamiThe first hundred days of President Susilo Bambang Yudhyono's mandate have passed and the pundits, predictably, are pontificating.How does one assess the President's success or failure to achieve the expected results? The situation in Indonesia today precludes...
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, February 16, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, February 16, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:00 Cultural Program: Nusa Budaya12:00 p.m.
Wed, 16 Feb 2005
New chiefs can be promoted to top TNI post: Spokesman
New chiefs can be promoted to top TNI post: SpokesmanTiarma Siboro, Then Jakarta Post, JakartaNewly appointed military chiefs of staff have a chance to be quickly promoted as commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI), replacing Gen.