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Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Feb 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb.24, 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb.24, 2005 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,690.09 6,897.71 7,332.34 7,255.24 Brunei dollar 1 5,997.79 5,379.89 5,718.76 5,658.74 Canadian dollar 1 7,829.12 7,025.18 7,464.90 7,389.32 Swiss franc 1 8,402.79 7,535.27 8,011.88 7,925.
Fri, 25 Feb 2005
West Jakarta to build more roads
West Jakarta to build more roads JAKARTA: The West Jakarta Public Works Agency will soon begin construction of a tunnel beneath the Pesanggrahan toll road in Arjuna, and an overpass above the Meruya-Tangerang toll road.
Fri, 25 Feb 2005
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victimsJP/18/EnvoyEnvoys read poems to console tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the aftermath of the tsunami that swept across Aceh and North Sumatra, countries around the world have contributed much to ease the suffering of survivors.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
World must act on bird flu or face pandemic: UN
World must act on bird flu or face pandemic: UNDarren Schuettler, Reuters/Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamThe world is overdue an influenza pandemic and it must act swiftly to prevent one being triggered by bird flu now endemic in parts of Asia where it has killed 46 people, UN officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
RI hostages deliver militants' warning
RI hostages deliver militants' warningReuters, Amman Two Indonesian television reporters who had been held captive by Iraqi guerrillas said their kidnappers asked them after their release to warn foreign journalists not to come to the conflict- ridden country.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Bursa Malaysia to raise at least $105m in IPO
Bursa Malaysia to raise at least $105m in IPOBloomberg, Kuala LumpurBursa Malaysia Bhd., which runs the nation's stock exchange, said it plans to raise at least 400 million ringgit (US$105 million) in an initial sale of shares, as it seeks to upgrade trading systems and boost volumes.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Indonesian democracy reawakens
Indonesian democracy reawakensAdam Tyson, Leeds, Britain One of the consequences of the reformasi era has been the reassertion of local customs, traditions and values, known broadly as adat, resulting mainly from the policy of decentralization and the apparent loosening of uniformity in local...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb.23, 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb.23, 2005 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,710.12 6,915.50 7,350.55 7,274.93 Brunei dollar 1 5,982.67 5,365.15 5,703.66 5,644.00 Canadian dollar 1 7,930.11 7,112.03 7,560.28 7,481.68 Swiss franc 1 8,395.86 7,532.12 8,004.31 7,923.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
E. Asia Summit's birthing pains
E. Asia Summit's birthing pains Eric Teo Chu Cheow The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore At last October's meeting of ASEAN heads of government in Vientiane, Laos, it was announced that an East Asian Summit will be launched by Malaysia (as host of the next ASEAN Summit) towards the end of...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Amputees receive 'free' prosthetics, at a price
Amputees receive 'free' prosthetics, at a priceApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanFor the past few weeks, M. Isa, a survivor from Meulaboh, has been trying in vain to help his son get an artificial limb after his leg was badly injured during the tsunami and later amputated.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
KPU to probe forgery allegations
KPU to probe forgery allegationsJAMBI, Jambi: Following recent reports from members of the public, the local elections commission is set to start checking the authenticity of school and college diplomas belonging to Jambi provincial, regental and municipal councillors.
Thu, 24 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.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Agent's wife murder reenacted
Agent's wife murder reenacted JAKARTA: City Police held on Wednesday the reconstruction of the murder of Barkah Hanim, the wife of a director of the National Intelligence Agency, and her driver, who were stabbed to death earlier this month.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
'Safety first' rule not enough for reporters covering war zones
'Safety first' rule not enough for reporters covering war zonesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLegendary photographer Robert Capa once said: "If your picture's not good enough, you're not close enough".The remark has become a guideline for photographers and journalists covering armed conflicts.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Kuntowijoyo's clarity his hallmark
Kuntowijoyo's clarity his hallmarkAziz, Contributor, JakartaKuntowijoyo has gone, and we can barely dry our eyes at the sadness of losing him.It is a loss for Yogyakarta, the home of a handful of great Indonesian writers. We might remember that not long ago we lost Prof.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Instruments that are gifts from the heart
Instruments that are gifts from the heartTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, DenpasarAs a young boy he had often watched his father at work, and been filled with awe as a piece of metal was taken up and transformed into a musical instrument that produced a beautiful sound.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Menteng Stadium to become a park
Menteng Stadium to become a park JAKARTA: The Jakarta Park Agency announced on Tuesday a plan to turn Menteng Stadium in Central Jakarta into a public park.The stadium, which was previously used by the Jakarta Soccer Club (Persija) as its headquarters, will provide Jakartans with sports and...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Oil surge steadies
Oil surge steadiesReuters, LondonHigh-flying oil prices gave back a small portion of rapid recent gains on Wednesday as OPEC sought to assure traders it would not let prices rise too high.Even so prices held near US$51 a barrel, after rallying almost 6 percent on Tuesday spurred by frigid weather...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Corruption and secrecy
Corruption and secrecyFrom Koran TempoThe Coalition for Freedom of Access to Information has rejected the House of Representatives debate of the state secrecy bill for fear of the future use of this law by the government to cover up information needed by society.
Thu, 24 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.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Illegal logging comes under spotlight, again
Illegal logging comes under spotlight, againAn Investigative team from Riau's Natural Resources Conservation Body (BKSDA) have detained 15 truck drivers since Tuesday who were nabbed carrying illegal logs.According to the team, led by J. Siregar, the drivers have already been declared as suspects.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
'Ogoh-Ogoh' parades conjure up demons
'Ogoh-Ogoh' parades conjure up demonsI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarTraffic congestion in Denpasar is often the result of erratic activities.This includes occasions when the telephone, electricity and sewerage agencies take it in turns to dig huge holes at precisely the same location,...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
City to have new stadium
City to have new stadium JAKARTA: North Jakarta Planning Agency revealed on Tuesday the government's plan to build a national sports stadium with international-class facilities in the municipality.The agency head Erwanto said that his office was currently studying the best site for the facility.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
* Iran earthquake death toll tops 530 Page 3
* Iran earthquake death toll tops 530 Page 3 * NGOs accuse MPR secretary general of corruption Page 4 * Acehnese refuse relocation to government-built barracks Page 5 * Indonesian democracy reawakens Page 6 * Sutiyoso wants it cheap for big transportation projects Page 8 * Former boxer Syamsul now...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Sutiyoso wants in cheap for big transportation projects
Sutiyoso wants in cheap for big transportation projectsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid pressure for better transportation and infrastructure in the capital, Governor Sutiyoso suggested on Wednesday that the estimated expense of the ongoing monorail project and the planned mass rapid transit project...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
'Educate children not to be corrupt'
'Educate children not to be corrupt'Indonesia has long been known as one of the world's most corrupt countries. The latest survey conducted by Transparency International Indonesia (TII) names the capital as the most corrupt city in the country.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, February 24, 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, 24 Feb 2005
Uniforms fund target of alleged graft
Uniforms fund target of alleged graftTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorClothes make the man, and presumably the woman too, but their procurement, particularly in the case of civil service uniforms, can also make a pretty penny -- for some at least.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Subdued 'Cap Go Meh' parades in Jakarta, Bekasi and Bogor
Subdued 'Cap Go Meh' parades in Jakarta, Bekasi and BogorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of people thronged Jl. Gajah Mada and Jl. Hayam Wuruk on Wednesday to watch the Cap Go Meh parade marking the first full moon of the month and the end of the 15-day Chinese New Year festivities.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Bad weather kills over 1,100 in S. Asia
Bad weather kills over 1,100 in S. AsiaPenny MacRae, Agence France-Presse/New DelhiAvalanches in Indian Kashmir, icy temperatures in Afghanistan and torrential rain and snow in Pakistan pushed the death toll on Wednesday from an extreme cold snap gripping South Asia to over 1,100, many of them...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
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ANPAc..r..Bali-Nyepi-OgohOgohJP/18/OGOH2'Ogoh-Ogoh' parades conjure up demons among Bali's youthsI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/DenpasarTraffic congestion in Denpasar is often the result of erratic activities.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Now for the action
Now for the action It has taken Indonesia many years, and an international scandal, for the country to finally wake up to the immensity of the looting that has been going on for decades in its lush tropical rain forests.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Malaysian diplomat complains of haze
Malaysian diplomat complains of hazePEKANBARU, Riau: A Malaysian diplomat has complained that haze from Riau has begun to blanket parts of Malaysia, especially Kedah state.Muhammad Nasrib Abdul Rahman, a Malaysian diplomat in Pekanbaru, said that his government had yet to file an official complaint...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
JP/17/AUCT
JP/17/AUCTBachelor auction romantic way to raise fundsEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe hottest bachelor at the charity auction was Alexander Jovanovic, 43, an Aussie with a pair of hazel-colored eyes, 180 centimeters in height, sexy streaks of gray hair in his wavy, dark hair and charm that...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Newcrest profit may surge by 54%
Newcrest profit may surge by 54%Matt Chambers, Bloomberg/MelbourneNewcrest Mining Ltd.'s Managing Director Tony Palmer may report a 54 percent increase in first-half profit after the company, Australia's biggest gold miner, started production at a mine in Indonesia and prices rose.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
KPK, tax office sign MoU on fighting corruption
KPK, tax office sign MoU on fighting corruptionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has taken another step toward controlling graft within the Ministry of Finance by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the ministry's Directorate General of...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Aceh peace talks star touching on substance
Aceh peace talks star touching on substanceAgencies, HelsinkiAceh separatists and the Indonesian government will hold a third round of peace talks in Helsinki in April with rebels ready to drop demands for independence in exchange for Jakarta agreeing to consider self-rule, they said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims
Envoys read poems to console tsunami victimsJP/18/EnvoyEnvoys read poems to console tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the aftermath of the tsunami that swept across Aceh and North Sumatra, countries around the world have contributed much to ease the suffering of survivors.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Corruption and secrecy
Corruption and secrecyFrom Koran TempoThe Coalition for Freedom of Access to Information has rejected the House of Representatives debate of the state secrecy bill for fear of the future use of this law by the government to cover up information needed by society.
Thu, 24 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, 24 Feb 2005
Shares close higher as companies with small capitalization gain
Shares close higher as companies with small capitalization gainAgencies, JakartaIndonesian shares ended higher in volatile trading on Wednesday as investors continued to chase companies with small market capitalization, dealers said.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Police officers to face punishment
Police officers to face punishment JAKARTA: The police held a disciplinary hearing for four police officers on Wednesday accused of taking bribes from suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$188 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam in 2003.The four officers were police fraud squad deputy chief Sr.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
BMW 530i comes with more safety features
BMW 530i comes with more safety featuresGerman carmaker PT BMW Indonesia's introduction of the new BMW 5 Series last year was a great success as it sold 471 units out of last year's total sales of 2,053 units.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Experts say better management first, not parking fees hike
Experts say better management first, not parking fees hikeBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the City Council studying a proposal to raise on-street parking rates, two urban transportation experts told the Jakarta administration first to improve the management and service of...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Mass deportation inevitable, says Fahmi
Mass deportation inevitable, says FahmiRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe mass deportation of undocumented Indonesian workers from Malaysia seems inevitable as over 300,000 of them remain in the neighboring country, despite Malaysia's pledge to start a massive crackdown on illegal...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Tsunami to affect GDP growth: IMF
Tsunami to affect GDP growth: IMFWASHINGTON: The economic impact in countries affected by the Dec. 26 tsunami ranges from almost none in Indonesia to as much as 5.5 percentage points in the Maldives, according to a study from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
ChevronTexaco pays RI $4.3b
ChevronTexaco pays RI $4.3b JAKARTA: ChevronTexaco Corp., the second-largest U.S. oil company, said it gave Indonesia's government US$4.3 billion last year for its share of oil revenue from fields in central Sumatra.That was 30 percent higher than the $3.
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Local pizza chains looking to expand
Local pizza chains looking to expandThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMamma mia, it's a pizza attack! If you believe the restaurants, at least 80,000 people a day in more than 20 Indonesian cities now prefer the round, thinly sliced Italian bread topped with meat, sausages and melted cheese, to a...
Thu, 24 Feb 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb.23, 2005
Rupiah Rates Feb.23, 2005 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,710.12 6,915.50 7,350.55 7,274.93 Brunei dollar 1 5,982.67 5,365.15 5,703.66 5,644.00 Canadian dollar 1 7,930.11 7,112.03 7,560.28 7,481.68 Swiss franc 1 8,395.86 7,532.12 8,004.31 7,923.