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Tue, 19 Apr 2005
RI-Australian relationship at new high, but concerns remain
RI-Australian relationship at new high, but concerns remainRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, BaliGovernment officials and businesspeople from Australia and Indonesia would likely agree that there has been a recent renaissance in relations between the two countries, but Indonesia...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Rescuers locate bodies from Papua plane crash
Rescuers locate bodies from Papua plane crashNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraThe bodies of 17 people onboard the missing GT Air Twin Otter aircraft in Papua were found by a search and rescue team on Monday, police say.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Executives nabbed in loan case
Executives nabbed in loan caseThe Attorney General's Office (AGO) has arrested three top officials of PT Cipta Graha Nusantara/Tahta Medan (CGN/TM) in connection with Rp 1 trillion (US$107 million) in non-performing loans owed to state-owned lender Bank Mandiri.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, April 19, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, April 19, 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: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Direct election and public welfare
Direct election and public welfareTata Mustasya, Jakarta After directly electing the President last year, many people have great expectations of the direct elections of local government leaders, like governors, regents and mayors.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Commerce sets sights on 15% loan growth on Niaga's role
Commerce sets sights on 15% loan growth on Niaga's roleBloomberg, Kuala LumpurCommerce Asset-Holding Bhd., Malaysia's second-biggest lender, expects to expand loans by at least 15 percent this year, the same pace as in 2004, as a bigger contribution by its Indonesian bank unit helps cover a slowing...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Ministers say investment climate improving
Ministers say investment climate improvingRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, BaliIndonesian economic ministers have assured Indonesian and Australian businesspeople that the improving relations between the two countries will serve as a "window of opportunity" for them to start or even...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Blok M, Taman Mini prepares for delegates
Blok M, Taman Mini prepares for delegatesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSecurity officers would direct delegates at the Asian-African Summit to Blok M in South Jakarta should they wish to do some shopping, police said on Monday.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
The One, another option for fashionable sushi
The One, another option for fashionable sushiEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe One restaurant offers a comprehensive menu of modern Japanese fusion cooking and is another fashionable option for sushi lovers in the capital.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
KPUD members summoned over alleged embezzlement
KPUD members summoned over alleged embezzlementBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe City Council is now looking into alleged embezzlement by other members of the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) in 2004, less than two weeks after the arrest of General Elections Commission (KPU) member...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
KFC bomber faces death sentence
KFC bomber faces death sentenceMAKASSAR: The alleged mastermind of a series of bombings in Makassar, South Sulawesi, that killed three people went on trial on Monday and faces the death penalty if convicted.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Exclusive zone,
Exclusive zone, territorial claimsFrom KompasAn article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Jazz lovers get bonus in tribute concert
Jazz lovers get bonus in tribute concertM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPerforming the works of a maestro is a daunting task for average musicians, but three instrumentalists from the Daya Music Institute proved that not only could they rehash classic compositions of one of the...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Global cabling system company eyes Indonesian market
Global cabling system company eyes Indonesian marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSeeing the low level of investment in cable channeling infrastructure in Indonesia, an American company specializing in cabling systems and connectivity solutions sees an opportunity to expand in the country by promoting a...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
* All 17 on board crash plane found dead Page 2
* All 17 on board crash plane found dead Page 2 * Activists urge government to drop nuke project Page 4 * Papuans want rights abusers to be jailed Page 5 * Japan thumbs nose at international public opinion Page 7 * Locals unfazed by increased Anak Krakatau activity Page 8 * Boxer Gainer stands on...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Activists urge govt to drop nuclear power plant plan
Activists urge govt to drop nuclear power plant planThe Jakarta Post, JakartaActivists have called on the government to reconsider its plan to construct a nuclear power plant given the possible hazardous effects of such technology and the need for public transparency concerning the project.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Taxi companies take heat for robberies
Taxi companies take heat for robberiesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSlack hiring policies, poor monitoring and a lack of training are among the reasons being cited for a recent increase in robberies committed by taxi drivers against passengers in Jakarta over the past several weeks.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
'RI need more philanthropy'
'RI need more philanthropy'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists working to promote human welfare say that if philanthropic organizations received more funds and support the nation would advance more rapidly.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Govt asked to ban farm comodity imports
Govt asked to ban farm comodity importsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA group of non-governmental organizations staged a rally on Monday in front of the Ministry of Trade and the State Palace to demand that the government ban the import of staple agricultural products and protect local farmers with...
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Tax debate unproductive?
Tax debate unproductive?From Koran TempoThe war of words between Taxation Director-General Hadi Poernomo and economist Faisal Basri over irregularities in the use of tax revenue has boiled down to the need to present relevant evidence.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Rupiah falls further on capital outflow, strong dollar demand
Rupiah falls further on capital outflow, strong dollar demandAgencies, JakartaThe rupiah on Monday continued last week's slide, ending lower on capital outflows from the country and on dollar demand from oil importers, according to dealers.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Advertorial; for Tuesday
Advertorial; for Tuesday African-Asian Summit 2005: Reinvigorating the Bandung SpiritWhen Nehru and Zhao Enlai arrived for the Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung 50 years ago, they represented two Asian countries that were struggling to stand on their own feet economically and politically.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Dairy farmers want increase in milk price
Dairy farmers want increase in milk priceYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAfter being in the dairy business for over 10 years, the thought to switching to another business has started to cross Yayat Ruchiyat's mind.
Tue, 19 Apr 2005
Susilo wants Asia, Africa to lead energy revolution
Susilo wants Asia, Africa to lead energy revolutionRendi A. Witular and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid the decline in conventional energy resources and rising global pollution, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono suggested on Monday that nations from Asia and Africa initiate the use of...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Obituary
ObituaryThe country's first female gynecologist, Koen Soeparti Martiono, died on Sunday at the age of 89 after a succumbing to a lung ailment.Koen, who was also the cofounder of the family planning program in the country, was rushed to Pertamina Hospital on April 9 after she fell unconscious.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Puncak needs place for street vendors
Puncak needs place for street vendors BOGOR: The Bogor municipal administration is currently seeking a strategic spot in Puncak to accommodate its street vendors."We're now trying to talk two tea plantations into letting 4.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Gus Dur wins unexpected support from Saifullah
Gus Dur wins unexpected support from SaifullahThe Jakarta Post, SemarangIn a bizarre move, National Awakening Party (PKB) leadership contender Saifullah Yusuf announced his support on Sunday for his bitter opponent Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's reelection as the party's powerful chief patron.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
East Timorese recall better life during Indonesia occupation
East Timorese recall better life during Indonesia occupationRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Dili, East TimorRich in oil, gas and coffee, the East Timorese had high hopes that the new country would be prosperous after its independence from Indonesia in 1999.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Pertamina's cash-flow problems and domestic fuel stocks
Pertamina's cash-flow problems and domestic fuel stocksVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIs the government so strapped for cash that it failed to pay Pertamina Rp 23 trillion (US$2.42 billion) in fuel subsidies for the first quarter?"No, we are by no means facing a liquidity crisis.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Who does the House really speak for?
Who does the House really speak for?From Media IndonesiaWith members of the House of Representatives failing or refusing to listen to the voice of people they represent, I wonder who they are really speaking for.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
14 drug abusers nabbed in Jambi
14 drug abusers nabbed in JambiJAMBI, Jambi: Police personnel arrested 14 drug users and traffickers during a raid in separate locations in Jambi city on Friday, an obvious sign that drugs are widely available in Jambi city. "Five among the 14 people are drug traffickers," said Sr. Comr.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Missing aircraft found in foothills of Papua mountain
Missing aircraft found in foothills of Papua mountainNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraThe GT Air Twin Otter aircraft that went missing on Tuesday with 17 people on board was found on Sunday at the foot of Boba mountain on the border between East Paniai district and Dumadama district,...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
'Many big corrupters are untouchable'
'Many big corrupters are untouchable'Judges at the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh to 10 years in jail last week, while the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested General Elections Commission member Mulyana W. Kusuma for alleged bribery.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 54
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 54 Bandung's 1955 Asia-Africa Conference and Indonesia 2. ISLAM: 2 X 15 Muslims told to promote peace 3. JAKARTA: 1 X 32 AAS far bigger than 1955 Conference 4. ADARO: 2 X 25 Investors' fight for Adaro control heats up
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
KL police bust Indonesian gang
KL police bust Indonesian gangMALAYSIA: Malaysian authorities have arrested four Indonesian robbers who allegedly targeted homes of VIPs, news reports said on Sunday.The so-called Gang Selamat used machetes, axes and crowbars to break into several victims' houses in Kuala Lumpur over the last year,...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Mulyana says Hamid not involved in bribery case
Mulyana says Hamid not involved in bribery caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMulyana W. Kusumah, in a statement issued from prison, has cleared Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin, a former official of the General Elections Commission (KPU) of any involvement in the decision to bribe a...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Hunger, malaria claim more lives in Maluku
Hunger, malaria claim more lives in MalukuM. Azis Tunny and Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Wawasa/KupangHunger and malaria have claimed 22 lives in Wawasa hamlet in Amarsekaru village, Gorom island district in East Seram regency, Maluku in the last three months, officials say.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Taking nature's way around paradise island
Taking nature's way around paradise islandBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is the inevitable risk that a guidebook is dated as soon as it reaches bookstands. One only has to flip through the most recent edition of Lonely Planet's guide to Indonesia, with its eerie description of the...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Yogya Tomkins inflicted with 7th loss in Proliga
Yogya Tomkins inflicted with 7th loss in ProligaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Yogya Tomkins was denied a place in the women's division semifinals of the 2005 Sampoerna Hijau Proliga volleyball tournament after taking its seventh loss in the fifth series here on Saturday.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Tourism feels the heat of volcanic scare
Tourism feels the heat of volcanic scareThe Jakarta Post, Tanjung Lesung, AnyerAs Mount Anak Krakatau comes to live again and mild tremors rattle the crater, tourist attractions along Banten's coastline are deserted, as visitors, mostly from Jakarta, choose to stay away.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
JP/18/SIA
JP/18/SIA'Enchanting Bali' and boarding pass aim to lure guests to BaliRita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post/DenpasarIt was a rainy April morning, unusual weather for normally sunny Bali. This was the result of minor cyclone Juliet, which swept through East Indonesian waters from April 7 through to...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
* Acehnese squeezed by conflict, dream of peace Page 2
* Acehnese squeezed by conflict, dream of peace Page 2 * Major earthquake shakes Nias island Page 4 * Eco-villages constructed in defiance of government Page 5 * Reforming the UN Human Rights Commission Page 7 * Souped-up 'bajaj' in bid for survival Page 8 * Asia trounces Japan to win Dynasty Cup...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Investors' struggle for Adaro control heats up
Investors' struggle for Adaro control heats upLeony Aurora and Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs coal prices are soaring, a fight between investors to gain control of PT Adaro Indonesia, one of the country's largest coal mining companies, is heating up with the parties trying to drag the...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Investment to pick up: Experts
Investment to pick up: ExpertsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith a new administration in office and current investments in the country in need of replenishment, Indonesia is on a promising path toward an investment boom this year, analysts say.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
JP/5/DISABLE
JP/5/DISABLELosing leg, Nurlaili faces tough lifeNani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda AcehNurlaili, 20, has barely smiled since the tsunami catastrophe on Dec. 26 last year, when she lost her right leg. The resident of Lhok Nga district in Aceh Besar regency, is among thousands of Acehnese who are...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Souped-up 'bajaj' in bid for survival
Souped-up 'bajaj' in bid for survivalWahyuana, The Jakarta Post, BekasiA total makeover may be the answer to the prayers of bajaj drivers who don't want to lose business but at the same time are unable to replace their Indian-made three-wheelers with the expensive, locally made kancil (mini-taxi,...
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Bandung's 1955 Asia-Africa Conference and Indonesia
Bandung's 1955 Asia-Africa Conference and IndonesiaAmitav Acharya, Singapore Fifty years ago, the Asia-Africa Conference held in Bandung represented the largest ever conclave to date of new states entering the post-war international system.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Aceh survivors squeezed by conflict, dream of peace
Aceh survivors squeezed by conflict, dream of peaceDan Eaton, Krueng Raya/ReutersFearful of saying the name of the Free Aceh Movement rebels out loud, a young woman scribbles its short form, GAM, on a scrap of paper as she warily eyes the tape recorder in front of her.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Australia edges closer to Asia after release from Oceania group
Australia edges closer to Asia after release from Oceania groupAgence France-Presse, Sydney Australia took another step on Sunday towards joining the Asian Football Confederation when it received an official release from the Oceania Football Confederation.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005
Improving knowledge of Constitution
Improving knowledge of ConstitutionFrom Koran TempoAccording to plan, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) will this year again disseminate the amendments to the 1945 Constitution to elaborate on its contents to society at a cost of Rp 22 billion.