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Tue, 01 Mar 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.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
RI ministers to attend JC meeting in India
RI ministers to attend JC meeting in IndiaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda and Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari arrived in New Delhi on Monday to attend the second meeting of the Joint Commission (JC) between Indonesia and India, an official...
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Students, teachers to learn how to react during disaster
Students, teachers to learn how to react during disasterAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of National Education plans to introduce a natural disaster anticipation program to schools located in disaster- prone areas following the tsunamis that devastated Aceh and Nias Island in...
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
IMET resumption seen as recognition of TNI reform
IMET resumption seen as recognition of TNI reformThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United States' decision to resume training members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) after a 14-year suspension of cooperation shows Washington's recognition of the government's efforts to reform the TNI, officials said on...
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Mandiri to disburse Rp 6.7t for infrastructure projects in 2005
Mandiri to disburse Rp 6.7t for infrastructure projects in 2005Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's largest lender Bank Mandiri is set to disburse Rp 6.7 trillion (US$722.14 million) of credits for infrastructure projects this year as part of its commitment for the next five years.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
S'pore' January tourist arrivals up
S'pore' January tourist arrivals upSINGAPORE: Tourist arrivals in Singapore numbered 666,994 in January, a 2.3 percent hike over the same month last year with Indonesia the top visitor-generating market, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Indonesia Open expects huge turnout
Indonesia Open expects huge turnoutMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golf lovers, enjoying the rare chance to see the sport's top names, are expected to turn out in droves for the Standard Chartered Indonesia Open in West Jakarta later this month.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
1. MURDER: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS
1. MURDER: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Two brothers sentenced to death for murder 2. BBM: 2 LINES, 27 COUNTS Jakarta braces for protests over fuel price increases 3. TNI: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS IMET resumption seen as recognition of TNI reform 4. NZ: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS NZ maintains military ties suspension
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Susilo and DPD discuss regional issues
Susilo and DPD discuss regional issuesRendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had his first consultative meeting with the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) on Monday to discuss social and economic development in the country's 32 provinces.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West Java After a series of tests and studies, state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina stated it had found no oil reserves on land belonging to Slamet Bukhori, a farmer in Brebes, West Java. Slamet claimed two weeks ago that the water in his well was mixed with oil.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
RP leader presses to pass tax law
RP leader presses to pass tax law MANILA: President Gloria Arroyo on Monday urged Congress to pass a key tax measure as well as the 2005 national budget to avoid a potential debt crisis for the Philippines in the near future."The clock is ticking.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
KPK investigates Jambi officials
KPK investigates Jambi officials JAMBI: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Jambi is probing top officials in the provincial administration following corruption and collusion allegations from the public.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
More health workers recruited for Aceh
More health workers recruited for Aceh BANDA ACEH: The Ministry of Health plans to recruit 880 health workers for postings in 55 resettlement areas of displaced persons camps across Aceh.Human resources development officials at the provincial health agency, Burhanuddin, said on Monday the new...
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Biting the bullet
Biting the bullet We should commend President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's determination to make the unpopular-but-necessary decision to forge ahead and increase fuel prices. The increases will enable the government to allocate a larger share of resources to poverty alleviation and improve public...
Tue, 01 Mar 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.
Tue, 01 Mar 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.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
*IMET resumption a recognition of TNI reform: Officials Page 2
*IMET resumption a recognition of TNI reform: Officials Page 2 *Centralized policy blamed for slow reform in prosecution Page 4 *Cimahi dump slide victims upset with Kalla Page 5 *Extradition talks and Singapore's lectures Page 6 *City reaches new depths as land use plan fails to sink in Page 8...
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
1. Discourse (55) - 36 pts 7 cols 1 line (1x30)
1. Discourse (55) - 36 pts 7 cols 1 line (1x30) Community involvement essential in Aceh rebuilding 2. Ambalat (50) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Oil block within our area: KL 3. Oscar (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) 'Million Dollar Baby' knocks out 'The Aviator' --- 6. Photos and odd
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Govt aims to redirect oil subsidy to the poor
Govt aims to redirect oil subsidy to the poorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claims the massive fuel subsidy benefits the rich more than the poor, and that by cutting the subsidy and raising fuel prices it can redirect the money into programs that will benefit those most in need.
Tue, 01 Mar 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.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Prosecutions indicted over poor showing
Prosecutions indicted over poor showingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Huuuu...! That's what you get when you skip classes all the time," spectators at the Anticorruption Court in Jakarta once mocked a prosecutor who was warned by the presiding judge to deliver clear and intelligent questions to the...
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Valderrama, Poyet pull out of benefit
Valderrama, Poyet pull out of benefit JAKARTA: Former Colombian team captain Carlos Valderrama and Uruguay's Gustavo Poyet have pulled out of Tuesday's Aceh Tetap Sekolah (Aceh Stays in School) fund-raising game."At the last minute, Carlos Valderrama said he couldn't come.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
City of dead in Aceh showing signs of life
City of dead in Aceh showing signs of lifeJerry Norton and Pipit Prahara, Reuters/Calang, AcehThe city of the dead. That's what some called Calang on Aceh's west coast after December's tsunami smashed nearly every building to rubble and left more than 6,000 of its 7,300 people dead or missing.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Japan troops prepare to leave Aceh
Japan troops prepare to leave AcehJapanese troops in Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Aceh province have begun winding down their relief operation and plan to be out by the middle of next month, a spokesman said on Monday.Lt.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Jakarta braces for protests over fuel price increases
Jakarta braces for protests over fuel price increasesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration moved swiftly on Monday to anticipate possible violent protests over the government's plan to raise fuel prices by an average of 29 percent.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Malaysia set to net 400,000 Indonesian illegal immigrants
Malaysia set to net 400,000 Indonesian illegal immigrantsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing its fruitless persuasive approach, Malaysia will launch on Tuesday a major crackdown on around one million illegal immigrants -- mostly Indonesians -- who risk jail, fines, caning and deportation.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Oil block within our area: KL
Oil block within our area: KLAgencies, Kuala LumpurMalaysia on Monday rejected a protest from its giant neighbor Indonesia for granting Royal Dutch/Shell Group an oil exploration concession in an area claimed by Jakarta, saying the bloc was within Malaysian territory.
Tue, 01 Mar 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.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Singapore-based budget carriers hope to fly Malaysian routes
Singapore-based budget carriers hope to fly Malaysian routesAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurThree Singapore-based budget airlines are hoping to fly Malaysian skies following last week's surprise tie-up between the two countries' national carriers, a report said on Monday.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Megawati may keep PDI-P's top post
Megawati may keep PDI-P's top post PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Despite her defeat in the presidential election and her party's loss in the legislative election, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle leader Megawati Soekarnoputri remains the favorite when the party congress opens in Bali at the end...
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
The Violent Face of Indonesia
The Violent Face of Indonesia Thang D. Nguyen Jakarta As 2004 came to an end, Western intelligence forces issued a warning of a potential terrorist attack in a Hilton hotel in Indonesia during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Fortunately, no terrorist attacks happened.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
In recent years, foreign communities have put down roots in large
In recent years, foreign communities have put down roots in large cities throughout Indonesia, becoming part of the fabric of the country. In order to serve the needs of all of our readers, The Jakarta Post plans to expand its coverage of these communities.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
Surabaya candidates stress need for investment ahead of election
Surabaya candidates stress need for investment ahead of electionID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaIgnoring the hot weather, Mustiyah cut fruit up into slices and mixed it with shrimp paste. She then wrapped the food and handed it to a customer.
Tue, 01 Mar 2005
NZ military ties suspension
NZ military ties suspensionDeutsche Presse-Agentur, WellingtonNew Zealand is not ready to restore cooperation with Indonesia's army, despite Washington's decision to resume full military education and training programs, Foreign Minister Phil Goff said on Monday.