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Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Future on the line as opefuls seek place at Cipayung
Future on the line as opefuls seek place at CipayungMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Standing a diminutive 1.65 meters, Alamsyah has already made his mark as the second ranked men's singles player outside of the national training center.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Again, fine for littering
Again, fine for litteringFrom Kompas It seems Jakarta's regional regulations on fines for littering in public places will be imposed again soon. The regulation has always existed -- but inadequate implementation means it has been less-than effective.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Get rid of old buses
Get rid of old buses I'm happy to hear that the Jakarta governor, Bapak Sutiyoso, dreams about a green Jakarta. I'm only wondering why he doesn't take any action on the local bus system -- rotten old vehicles that pollute the air significantly and endanger citizens by the way they are being...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Flooding may cost farmers $5 million
Flooding may cost farmers $5 millionBANDUNG: Flooding in the past few days has damaged several thousand hectares of rice fields in several regencies in West Java, which will mean little or no harvests this season in the affected areas, a senior official has said.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
SAID will devote $157 million to education in Indonesia over the
SAID will devote $157 million to education in Indonesia over the next five years. We will focus on primary education -- the source of Indonesia's next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs. With the government's expressed promise to dedicate a portion of the savings resulting from the reduction...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Indonesians facing morality and rationality problems
Indonesians facing morality and rationality problemsBenget Simbolon Tnb, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The immoral and irrational behavior of its citizens has hindered Indonesia's efforts to emerge from the economic crisis that has plagued the country for eight years, experts say.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Haj pilgrimage for
Haj pilgrimage for Islamic bodiesFrom Koran Tempo The Religious Affairs Ministry's Director General for Haj Affairs, Tulus, has stated that the operational improvements of the haj should be realized by amending the Haj Pilgrimage Law of 1999.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Kediri, Purwakarta named as top investment areas in RI
Kediri, Purwakarta named as top investment areas in RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city of Kediri in East Java and Purwakarta regency in West Java have been named as the most attractive investment destinations in the country for 2004, according to an annual survey conducted by the Regional...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
RI, Cemex likely to resume legal battle
RI, Cemex likely to resume legal battleRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With the deadline fast approaching, and no out-of-court deal made, the government is gearing up for a legal battle at the international arbitration court to settle its years of dispute with Mexican cement giant Cemex...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Leased apartments expect more guests this year
Leased apartments expect more guests this yearWith the improvement in business sentiment, the demand for leased and serviced apartments in Jakarta is likely to continue to revive this year. New demand is expected to come from the increase in the number of short-term business visitors and...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
The SBY magic
The SBY magic The rise to power of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may be attributed to magical power or charisma. This magical power was expected to continue to work wonders during the first 100 days of his administration and beyond, but many have become disillusioned by a certain decline in...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Corruption management
Corruption management It is very interesting to analyze the 2004 survey conducted by Transparency International Indonesia of governmental institutions in 21 cities in Indonesian. More details of the survey should be published to let the public know more about corruption in Indonesia.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Officials wary of Great Timor State
Officials wary of Great Timor State KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A council commission has demanded that the government follow up on a military report, which revealed that a group of people on the Indonesian side of Timor island was trying to establish a Great Timor State.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Haze chokes Pekanbaru and neighboring cities
Haze chokes Pekanbaru and neighboring citiesPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru Historically thick haze from forest fires and burn-offs blanketed several parts of Riau on Friday, including the capital of Pekanbaru, disrupting flights and forcing schools to close.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Home is where the money is for Jakarta councillors
Home is where the money is for Jakarta councillorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers questioned on Friday Governor Sutiyoso's motives in granting Rp 15 million (US$1,620) monthly housing allowances to each of 71 city council members, and Rp 20 million allowances for city leaders, arguing...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Lessons from East Asian Financial Cooperation
Lessons from East Asian Financial Cooperation JP/6/MAKMURPart 2 of 2Lessons from East Asian Financial Cooperation Makmur Keliat Jakarta What lessons can we learn from the evolvement of such regional financial cooperation? First, the idea of regional financial cooperation seems to have been a...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Hot and bothered by porn
Hot and bothered by pornFrom RepublikaPublic anxiety has climaxed as pornographic video compact disks (VCDs) are widely circulated in the city. The police should seek ways to deal with this problem after the recent drive against steamy pictures.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Govt considers revision to special autonomy in Aceh
Govt considers revision to special autonomy in AcehMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is considering modifications to the implementation of special autonomy in Aceh to put an end to three decades of rebellion in the province.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Pregnant women to get free health care
Pregnant women to get free health care YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to help create a healthier population, the Yogyakarta municipal government plans to waive all fees at health centers in the municipality for pregnant women.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Half a sewer spells trouble
Half a sewer spells trouble BEKASI: Residents of Jatimakmur in Pondok Gede district, Bekasi, complained on Friday about the construction of a drainage system along Jl. Raya Jatimakmur that had remained half completed for three years."We heard that the developer absconded with part of the money ...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
2. Pro -- Diagnosis as public policy
2. Pro -- Diagnosis as public policy 1 x 30 Medical diagnosis as public policy John Z. Sadler Project Syndicate3. Nation -- Obstacles to peace remain in Aceh 2 x 21 Obstacles to peace remain in Aceh The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
New apartment units sell like hotcakes
New apartment units sell like hotcakes T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Apartment units, be they mid-market or exclusive, are selling like hotcakes. When it comes to comfort, money apparently does not matter.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
The furel price rise dilemma
The furel price rise dilemma From Koran TempoAn Indonesian economic think tank has proposed that the government postpone its plan to raise fuel oil prices until 2006, because the increase would trigger price hikes as a psychological consequence of the public reaction.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Haj pilgrimage for
Haj pilgrimage for Islamic bodiesFrom Koran Tempo The Religious Affairs Ministry's Director General for Haj Affairs, Tulus, has stated that the operational improvements of the haj should be realized by amending the Haj Pilgrimage Law of 1999.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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The competition landscape of three financial giants Paul Sutaryono Jakarta 2. Fendi -- Direct elections: A democratic experiment fraught with problems 2 x 30 Direct elections of regional chiefs could be fraught with problemsDirect elections experiment in democracyC. Effendi Jakarta
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
JP/4/Express
JP/4/ExpressFreedom of expression remain in the back seat OR State of RI's democracy reflected in lack of freedom Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter last year's landmark direct presidential election, the upcoming direct election of local administration chiefs may further lead Indonesia toward...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Indonesians immoral, irrational beings: Experts
Indonesians immoral, irrational beings: ExpertsBenget Simbolon Tnb The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe immoral and irrational behavior of its citizens has hindered Indonesia's efforts to emerge from the economic crisis that has plagued the country for eight years, experts say.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
RI men held in RP 'not linked to JI'
RI men held in RP 'not linked to JI'Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Two Indonesians being detained in the Philippines are not connected with recent bomb attacks in this country despite allegedly being members of the regional terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), the National Police say.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Students learn about gender from films
Students learn about gender from filmsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The high school students -- still in their gray and white school uniforms -- looked so enthusiastic when renowned Indonesian actress Nurul Arifin asked them what they knew about gender or gender-related issues during a...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Lampung activists query regent's salaries plan
Lampung activists query regent's salaries planOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Activists in Lampung have strongly objected to a planned salary scheme for the regent and vice regent of North Lampung regency, as proposed in the 2005 regental budget.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Writers discuss their craft at World Economic Forum
Writers discuss their craft at World Economic ForumHarry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post/Davos Most young writers dream of someone offering them a retreat for a season, somewhere in the hills, where the view over the lake and the absence of a telephone would inspire in them absolute dedication.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
12 Papuan babies test HIV positive
12 Papuan babies test HIV positive JAYAPURA, Papua: A senior government official revealed on Friday a recent finding that 12 infants under a year old in Merauke regency, tested positive for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb. 25
Rupiah Rates Feb. 25 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,463.15 6,692.40 Brunei dollar 1 5,929.25 5,315.06 Canadian dollar 1 7,825.95 7,015.07 Swiss franc 1 8,069.34 7,233.07 Danish krone 1 1,690.68 1,515.68 Euro 1 12,583.50 11,283.42 Poundsterling 1 18,258.99 16,374.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Part 2 of 2: Lessons from East Asian financial cooperation
Part 2 of 2: Lessons from East Asian financial cooperationMakmur Keliat, Jakarta What lessons can we learn from the evolvement of such regional financial cooperation? First, the idea of regional financial cooperation seems to have been a belated response to crisis.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Correction
Correction The Rotary Club of Jakarta's centennial dinner held on Wednesday night was attended by the Canadian ambassador, not the Australian ambassador as stated in Friday's article. We apologize for any inconvenience or embarrassment caused.Editor
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 26, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 26, 2005Exhibitions* Painting Radius 1 KM: Jogja Bergera, Kedai Kebun Forum Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114), until March 27 * Book Ies IIIustres, at Lembaga Indonesia Perancis - LIP, Jl. Sagan No. 3 (Tel.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Foreign investment in Indonesia
Foreign investment in Indonesia Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu's comments and concerns with regard to "out of control regional administrations' levies on foreign investors" (The Jakarta Post of Feb. 14) are to be commended.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Jamsostek covers dengue sufferers
Jamsostek covers dengue sufferers JAKARTA: State-owned PT Jamsostek will cover the medical cost of workers and their families infected by dengue fever since the epidemic was declared a national disaster.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
JP/5/POLL
JP/5/POLLPolling on leadership candidates flourishes in Riau Islands Fadli The Jakarta Post/BatamPolling and survey institutions are busy as the date for the Riau Islands regional elections draws nearer, with many candidates paying big money to find out how they are faring and what voters are...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
TV Today: Saturday, February 26, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, February 26, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Sports11:30 TV Drama1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Children Show5:30 Documentary6:00 Battle of Wits7:00...
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Foreign investment in Indonesia
Foreign investment in Indonesia Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu's comments and concerns with regard to "out of control regional administrations' levies on foreign investors" (The Jakarta Post of Feb. 14) are to be commended.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Smoking restriction
Smoking restriction Herawati (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 16) misses the point about smoking restrictions. True, the smoker makes the decision whether or not to smoke, but his fellow passengers have no such choice.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
DHL offers customized distribution service
DHL offers customized distribution serviceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Express, a courier company operating in Indonesia since 1973, offers purpose-designed facilities to provide inventory management, storage and urgent delivery services through its strategic parts center...
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
'Corruption can't be eradicated overnight'
'Corruption can't be eradicated overnight' Indonesia is regularly listed as one of the world's most corrupt countries. Now the most recent study by Transparency International Indonesia lists Jakarta, the national center of power, as the country's most-corrupt city.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Aceh business gets back on track
Aceh business gets back on trackAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Dozens of people from all walks of life were busy shopping or dining out with their partners or friends in Banda Aceh's popular Neusu district.When the tsunami swept Aceh and North Sumatra on Dec.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
Govt seeks to raise education standards
Govt seeks to raise education standardsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian and Australian officials met here on Thursday to discuss ways to raise educational standards in the country and adjust qualification yardsticks to meet requirements in the two countries.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
TNI to pick officers for vacant posts
TNI to pick officers for vacant posts JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Friday the TNI headquarters was now in the process of selecting officers to fill in posts that had become vacant following its latest reshuffle.
Sat, 26 Feb 2005
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JP/ / .rm New Strata-Titled Apartments in JakartaNo Development Area Completion1 Airlangga Apartment Mega Kuningan 2005 2 Bellagio Mansions Mega Kuningan 2005 3 Bellagio Residence Mega Kuningan 2005 4 Bellezza Permata Hijau (Bellezza de Casa) Permata Hijau 2005 5 Daksa Residence Kebayoran 2005 6...