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Tue, 22 Mar 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, March 23, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, March 23, 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.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Bali property market holding up
Bali property market holding upThe Jakarta Port, JakartaDespite the deadly bomb blast in 2002, Bali remains a potential market for property investors as indicated by the occupancy rate of hotels and villas, currently averaging 85 percent, with annual increases of property prices by 10 percent, said...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
RI, Australia agree on priorities reconstruction fund
RI, Australia agree on priorities reconstruction fundUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia and Australia have agreed on how the A$1 billion (some US$806 million) in aid funds will be used in financing reconstruction projects in disaster-affected areas.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Brockovich urges global partnership to save Earth
Brockovich urges global partnership to save EarthRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Parapat"The environment is the place where mankind lives. In dealing with the environment, we have only two extreme positions: Ally or enemy.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
RI in China group for Sudirman Cup
RI in China group for Sudirman Cup BEIJING: China and South Korea will head the two top groups at the 2005 Sudirman Cup mixed-team world badminton championships to be held in Beijing from May 5-10 after the draw was made on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Four months sought for soldier
Four months sought for soldier BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Prosecutors in the trial of an Army soldier being court martialled for allegedly assaulting non-governmental organization activist Farid Faqih demanded on Monday a four-month sentence for the defendant.Prosecutor Maj.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Water crisis looms over Indonesia
Water crisis looms over IndonesiaDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta This special report is published to commemorate World Water Day which is observed worldwide on April 22. This year's celebration also marks the beginning of the second International Decade for Action -- Water for Life.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
JP/P.J. Leo
JP/P.J. LeoPRECIOUS WATER: Lack of water has forced three girls from Marunda in North Jakarta to walk several kilometers to search for clean water (above). Lack of sanitation and clean water resources has also prompted residents to use water from polluted rivers for washing, bathing and drinking...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
The price of negligence
The price of negligenceFrom Media IndonesiaThe recent landslide at the Leuwigajah dump in Cimahi regency, West Java, buried hundreds of houses and killed many people while they were asleep.Like the tsunami in Aceh that claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, the Leuwigajah landslide had also been...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Governor plays down bird flu scare
Governor plays down bird flu scare BANDUNG: West Java Governor Danny Setiawan said on Monday that isolation of the all of the province's chicken farms was not necessary because only a small number of farms were affected by bird flu.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Vendors disturb
Vendors disturb neighborhoodFrom KompasFor almost 50 years there have been hundreds of sidewalk vendors operating in Rawa Badak Utara subdistrict, Koja district, North Jakarta. These vendors disturb our residential neighborhood, while a commercial center that was built for them is not being...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Cigarette too easy to tax: Putera
Cigarette too easy to tax: PuteraThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBreaking a weeklong silence, the Sampoerna family has spoken out about the historic sale of 92-year-old cigarettemaker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna to Philip Morris International Inc.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Ismeth eyes governor position
Ismeth eyes governor position BATAM, Riau Islands: After resigning from his position as Riau Islands' interim governor, Ismeth Abdullah also plans to resign from his post as head of the Batam Authority's board so he can become a candidate in the upcoming election of the province's governor.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
* Pollycarpus 'acted as facilitator' in Munir murder Page 2
* Pollycarpus 'acted as facilitator' in Munir murder Page 2 * Generals claim no knowledge of $180 million tank scam Page 4 * Australian gets six months on drug charge Page 5 * Wolfowitz's appointment not a smart move Page 6 * Rare flowers disappear from Sumatra's rain forests Page 8 * MF Siregar...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Indonesia Plans to Sell Remaining Stake in Bank Central Asia
Indonesia Plans to Sell Remaining Stake in Bank Central Asia Indonesia plans to sell its remaining stake in PT Bank Central Asia, the country's second- largest lender by assets, on the stock market, an official at the asset-sale agency said.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
1. Seaport (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)
1. Seaport (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18) Central govt tips green light for Jakarta New Port 2. Munir (35) - 36 pts 4cols 1line (1x28) Pollycarpus 'facilitated murder' 3. Imam (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) No room for women imam in mosques here, says Expert 4.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Historian helps preserve heritage
Historian helps preserve heritageIndra Harsaputra, SurabayaDukut Imam Widodo displayed his small red notebook before speaking at length about his works, notably Surabaya Tempo Dulu (Old Surabaya) and Gresik Tempo Dulu (Old Gresik).
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Second embassy bombing suspect stands trial
Second embassy bombing suspect stands trialAgencies, JakartaA militant went on trial on Monday accused of transporting and storing explosives used in last year's suicide bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Tiger Airways to fly to Padang
Tiger Airways to fly to Padang SINGAPORE: Budget carrier Tiger Airways, an offshoot of Singapore Airlines, said on Monday it would begin flying to the Indonesian city of Padang from May and has applied for landing rights in Jakarta and Medan.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
1. PDIP (3x18)
1. PDIP (3x18) Reform group proposes ditching Megawati for shared PDI-P leadership 2. Tank (2x23) Generals 'knew nothing' about $180m tank scam 3. Bomb (2x23) Second embassy bombing suspect stands trial 4. Susul (1x28) Election funds 'won't be cut' 5.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Landslide case handed over to prosecutors
Landslide case handed over to prosecutorsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAfter a month long investigation, Cimahi Police submitted to prosecutor's on Monday the case file of Awan Gumelar, a suspect in the Leuwigajah landslide case last month that killed 143 residents.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Election funds 'won't be cut'
Election funds 'won't be cut'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf said that the central government would not reduce the state budget allocation for regional elections from the proposed figure of Rp 1.25 trillion (US$135.87 million) despite rejection from some lawmakers.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
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Wolfowitz and McNamara: What's the difference? W. Scott Thompson Sukawati, Bali2. Jakob2 -- Powering the Media Dynamics 1 x 30 Powering media dynamics Jakob Oetama Jakarta
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Main index surges at JSX with gains in Telkom, BCA
Main index surges at JSX with gains in Telkom, BCADow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended higher on Monday, with gains in Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), driving the main index to surge to a new closing high, dealers said.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Pirates free kidnapped Japanese, Filipino sailors
Pirates free kidnapped Japanese, Filipino sailorsM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Kuala LumpurTwo Japanese officers and a Filipino crewman kidnapped during a pirate attack in the Malacca Strait have been released unhurt in southern Thailand after being held captive for almost a week, officials...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Rare flowers disappearing from Sumatra rain forests
Rare flowers disappearing from Sumatra rain forestsTheresia Sufa, BogorThe gigantic and pungent Titan Arum or Corpse Flower (Amorphophallus titanum), which can reach up to three and a half meters in height, is slowly disappearing from its native Sumatra rain forests and increasingly blooming in...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Sutiyoso offers his guarantee to traders
Sutiyoso offers his guarantee to tradersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso gave on Monday his personal guarantee that the 3,500 traders at the Central Jakarta Tanah Abang market would get affordable space in the new, renovated market buildings.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Niaga's bond issue plans approved
Niaga's bond issue plans approved JAKARTA: Bank Niaga, an Indonesian lender controlled by Malaysia's second largest bank, said it received central bank approval for the planned sale of as much as US$100 million of bonds.Bank Indonesia approved the sale two weeks ago, said Peter B.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Councillors fight over airport
Councillors fight over airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTangerang regency has laid claim to the country's main gateway, Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, and the huge amount of revenue it generates, which is currently controlled by Tangerang municipality.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Two hostages freed: Officer
Two hostages freed: OfficerPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruAfter more than a week, a group of criminals claiming to be members of the secessionist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Sunday finally freed two hostages, a senior Navy officer said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Berau Coal to raise output to 10 million tons
Berau Coal to raise output to 10 million tonsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCoal producer PT Berau Coal is planning to raise its output by 10 percent this year to 10 million tons to meet higher domestic and international demand.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
RP police wary of RI militants
RP police wary of RI militantsPHILIPPINES: Three Indonesian operatives from the regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) are suspected of plotting with the Abu Sayyaf militant group to launch bomb attacks during the Easter holiday, officials said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
New Zealand PM announces visits of President Susilo
New Zealand PM announces visits of President SusiloAssociated Press, WellingtonNew Zealand's prime minister on Monday announced coming visits by the leaders of Indonesia, Malaysia and Bahrain, saying it was important for her nation to step up dialogue with the Muslim world.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Jatinegara to have new parking lots
Jatinegara to have new parking lots JAKARTA: East Jakarta's prime business district, Jatinegara, will soon have new parking lots to help ease chronic traffic jams on Jl. Jatinegara Barat and Jl. Jatinegara Timur, an official said on Monday."The idea comes from Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Australian gets six months for drug crime
Australian gets six months for drug crimeWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Denpasar District Court sentenced on Monday an Australian citizen to six months' imprisonment for making ephedrine tablets, a drug that is outlawed in the country.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Sutiyoso gives personal guarantee to Tanah Abang traders
Sutiyoso gives personal guarantee to Tanah Abang traders Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso gave on Monday his personal guarantee that the 3,500 traders at the Central Jakarta Tanah Abang market would get affordable space in the new, renovated market buildings.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Indonesia moves to upgrade coal quality
Indonesia moves to upgrade coal qualityLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to fully utilize Indonesia's coal reserves, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in cooperation with Japan plans to build a plant to upgrade low-rank coal (LRC) into high quality fuel.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Astra posts record net income of Rp 5.4t
Astra posts record net income of Rp 5.4tLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith over 483,000 vehicles sold last year, publicly listed automotive giant PT Astra International saw its net income in 2004 surge to a record high of Rp 5.4 trillion (US$577.54 million).
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Siregar still in active service for love of sports
Siregar still in active service for love of sportsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A health scare forced Mangombar Ferdinand Siregar to adopt a strict diet and exercise regimen.After undergoing heart surgery in the early 1990s, the secretary-general of the Badminton Association of...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Law against urban
Law against urban air pollution From Koran TempoAir pollution in Jakarta has gone beyond acceptable limits and unless promptly dealt with, it could get worse in the future.The government does not seem to be concerned about the situation and apparently is content to let it deteriorate without any...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Cak Nur discharged from hospital
Cak Nur discharged from hospitalThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe return home of Nurcholish Madjid from hospital on Monday has not only rekindled the hope among his admirers that the respected Muslim scholar will soon be active again, but also reflects his strength in the face of adversity, close...
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Transparency and accountability can remove the resource curse
Transparency and accountability can remove the resource curseGeorge Soros, Project Syndicate Countries that are rich in natural resources are often poor, because exploiting those resources has taken precedence over good government.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
1. Analy --- 1x44
1. Analy --- 1x44 Philip Morris buys a piece of Indonesian history 2. Garuda --- 3x12 Garuda's new board faces tough task 3. Aussie -- 3x16 RI, Australia agree on priorities in reconstruction fund 4. Reform -- 2x26 UN General Assembly to hear Kofi Annan's overhaul plan
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Wolfowitz's appointment is not a smart move
Wolfowitz's appointment is not a smart moveAri A. Perdana, Cambridge, MassachusettsThe nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as the World Bank president has been the hottest issue on the international stage for the past few weeks.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Central govt tips green light to Jakarta New Port
Central govt tips green light to Jakarta New PortDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a prolonged tug-of-war with the Jakarta administration over the development of the Jakarta New Port, the central government gave signs of approval Monday that the project could go ahead.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
Philip Morris buys a piece of Indonesian history
Philip Morris buys a piece of Indonesian historyVincent Lingga, JakartaJulius Tahija surprised the financial community in mid-1997 when he sold to the Soemitro Djojohadikusumo family his 40 percent stake in Bank Niaga, a sound, rapidly growing bank, that was then ranked 7th largest in the country.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
India keeps high palm oil tariff despite RI protest: Minister
India keeps high palm oil tariff despite RI protest: MinisterZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndia will maintain its higher import duty on crude palm oil (CPO) despite complaints from Indonesia, Indonesian Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Mar 2005
City launches Enjoy Jakarta 2005
City launches Enjoy Jakarta 2005 JAKARTA: The Jakarta Tourism Agency launched on Monday an annual promotional package for tourists coming into town under the slogan Enjoy Jakarta 2005."Throughout the year, we will distribute discount cards to tourists visiting the city," agency head Harianto...
Mon, 21 Mar 2005
Proportional response needed
Proportional response neededFrom Koran TempoThe government announcement on fuel price increases has apparently triggered student demonstrations but ironically, the support for ordinary people's complaints has been less.
Mon, 21 Mar 2005
'Beautiful Festival' captures the soul of Korea
'Beautiful Festival' captures the soul of KoreaEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCultural identity binds communities living far from home together. Therefore, anything that can make such cultural identity more recognizable both within and outside the community is just another way of tightening...