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Sat, 16 Apr 2005
JP/2/pkb
JP/2/pkb Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again Muhammad Nafik and Blontank Poer The Jakarta Post/SurakartaFormer president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid looks set to retain power as chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB) he founded six years ago after the 1988 downfall of strongman...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 16, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 16, 2005Exhibitions* Ceramics My Passion by Jenni and Dona, at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel. 0274-560404), until April 18 * Arts Melintas Batas by Popok Tri Wahyudi, Kedai Kebun Forum, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again
Gus Dur's charisma put to the test againMuhammad Nafik and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Surakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid looks set to retain power as chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB) he founded six years ago after the 1988 downfall of strongman Soeharto.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Who does the House
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.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
On shop-house hotels in Batam
On shop-house hotels in Batam Your article that blames Batam shop-house hotels for taking business away from star-rated hotels tells only half the story (The Jakarta Post's April 11 edition, page 5).Shop-house hotels fulfill a valuable social role in helping this expensive city stay economically...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Ojek drivers hired to guard UI campus
Ojek drivers hired to guard UI campus BOGOR: Some 300 ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers operating in the University of Indonesia (UI) campus in Depok are involved in securing the campus, following the murder of a student, Daliau Aga Gunawan on Tuesday.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
After drought, rain falls in West Timor
After drought, rain falls in West Timor KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara residents, particularly those who live in West Timor regency, are elated after heavy rainfall in the area over the past week.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Soldiers linked to torture case
Soldiers linked to torture caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After arresting two key suspects, the city police are investigating the alleged involvement of seven military personnel in the abduction and torture of a businessman, Setiadji, 45, last week.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
The A to Z of Sekaten
The A to Z of Sekaten The Sekaten celebration is held for seven consecutive days ahead of Prophet Mohammad's birthday Rabi'ulawal 12 (according to the Islamic calendar) or Maulud 12 (according to the Javanese calendar, and falls on April 21 this year.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Government vows to increase wages for civil servants and troops
Government vows to increase wages for civil servants and troopsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed on Friday to raise the wages of civil servants and military and police personnel as part of efforts to boost their professionalism and reduce corruption...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Govt to up wages for civil servants, troops
Govt to up wages for civil servants, troops Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono vowed on Friday to raise the wages of civil servants and military and police personnel as part of efforts to boost their professionalism and reduce corruption within the...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
JP/1/head
JP/1/head April 16, 20051. Quake (45) - 65 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x16) Three quakes jolt Bandung, Jakarta 2. Camry (40) - 42 pts 4cols 1lines (1x28) State officials to get Camrys 3. Residents (38) - 32 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x12) Tangkuban Perahu folk prepare for the worst 4.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
* Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again Page 2
* Gus Dur's charisma put to the test again Page 2 * Bank Mandiri officials quizzed over scam Page 4 * Workshop participants to be deported Page 5 * Poor people excluded from quality education Page 7 * Soldiers linked to torture case Page 8 * Jakarta's Monas keeps up winning streak Page 10 * Fire...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Who does the House
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.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Open dumping system hazardous
Open dumping system hazardousFrom KompasThe recent landslide at the Leuwigajah municipal dump in Cimahi, West Java, buried several settlements, with 103 victims so far reported and 40 others missing.The slide was caused by a lack of response from the municipal administration to a study of the...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
South Africa hopes Asia-Africa summit will boost economic ties
South Africa hopes Asia-Africa summit will boost economic tiesAgence France-Presse, Cape Town, South Africa South Africa hopes that the world's poorest continent will emerge with stronger economic ties with Asia after a summit in Indonesia next week, Deputy Foreign Minister Aziz Pahad said on...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
TNI plans major reshuffle soon
TNI plans major reshuffle soon JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced on Friday that it plans a major reshuffle after two senior generals were promoted to strategic posts in the Ministry of Defense.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
New strategy for Asia-Africa economic cooperation
New strategy for Asia-Africa economic cooperationYash Tandon and Chandra Kant Patel Geneva The conjuncture of rapid structural transformation in a growing number of economies of Asia, the adoption of reforms to revive Africa's economic prospects, and the expected leveling -- off in demand and...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Inculcating
Inculcating creativity in our daily life Dewi Susanti Jakarta Muhammad Zuhdi wrote an attractive article entitled Education and Creativity, published in The Jakarta Post on April 2. The article discussed the importance of creativity and suggested that it should be part of formal education, a...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Aceh peace talks in Finland clouded by TNI action
Aceh peace talks in Finland clouded by TNI actionAgencies, Helsinki/Jakarta As a fourth day of Aceh peace talks got under way in Helsinki on Friday, Aceh rebels called the negotiations "constructive" but said they were unhappy about Indonesian troops continuing to pour into the region.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Master plan for Aceh, Nias signed
Master plan for Aceh, Nias signed JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono signed on Friday a presidential regulation on the master plan for the reconstruction of tsunami-devastated Aceh and earthquake-hit Nias, North Sumatra, State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra said.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
On shop-house hotels in Batam
On shop-house hotels in Batam Your article that blames Batam shop-house hotels for taking business away from star-rated hotels tells only half the story (The Jakarta Post's April 11 edition, page 5).Shop-house hotels fulfill a valuable social role in helping this expensive city stay economically...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
RI cricket team named for Vanuatu
RI cricket team named for Vanuatu JAKARTA: The Indonesian Cricket Foundation (ICF) has selected nine local players in its 22-strong squad to represent the country in the EAP Cricket Cup in Vanuatu in September and October.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Juwono seeks decree on TNI businesses
Juwono seeks decree on TNI businesses JAKARTA: Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono said on Friday that he was waiting for a presidential decree to enable him to go ahead with his plans to take over the management of Indonesian Military (TNI) businesses.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Hunger for shark fins running high
Hunger for shark fins running highNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Indramayu Shark fins from Indramayu, West Java are in demand by people in a number of countries in East Asia as indicated by the amount that is exported each month -- up to 90 tons.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
People protest over road damage
People protest over road damage TANGERANG: Hundreds of angry residents and public minivan drivers protested on Friday over the long neglected potholes along the road connecting Kosambi and Teluk Naga districts in the northern part of Tangerang regency.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
RI urged to boost security in Strait
RI urged to boost security in StraitINDONESIA: Japan's counterterrorism envoy asked the Indonesian government to boost security in the Malacca Strait, a strategic shipping lane where pirates regularly launch attacks on vessels.U.S.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Semen Padang complete 2004 reports, profit increases
Semen Padang complete 2004 reports, profit increasesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cement producer PT Semen Padang has completed its 2004 audited financial statement, paving the way for its parent company, publicly listed PT Semen Gresik, to issue the latter's consolidated account soon.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Minus leg, Nurlaili faces tough life
Minus leg, Nurlaili faces tough lifeNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Nurlaili, 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 adapting to...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Poll committee needs Rp 40b
Poll committee needs Rp 40b MANADO, North Sulawesi: The North Sulawesi General Elections Commission (KPU) needs a staggering Rp 40 billion (US$4.4 million) in funds to pay election committee members for the regional leadership election in June, an official has said.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Conservatism still a 'major hurdle' in gender equality
Conservatism still a 'major hurdle' in gender equalityHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Muslim clerics continue to be one of the major stumbling blocks in gender equality in Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim country, hence moderate Muslim leaders need to do more to change the conservative...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
N.Korea fetes birthday of late Kim
N.Korea fetes birthday of late KimJack Kim, Reuters/Seoul Excitement and joy reigned in North Korea, official media reported, as the impoverished, secretive state celebrated the 93rd anniversary of the birth of Kim Il-sung, its founder and eternal president.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
RI, Malaysia navies make peace following Ambalat incident
RI, Malaysia navies make peace following Ambalat incidentFadli and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post/Batam/Jakarta The Indonesian and Malaysian navies reached a truce on Friday over an incident involving their warships, but both would maintain their presence in the disputed border maritime area of...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
'Cokelat Postmortem' released at Gramedia
'Cokelat Postmortem' released at Gramedia YOGYAKARTA: A novel titled Cokelat Postmortem written by Gadjah Mada University (UGM) paleoantropologist and lecturer-turned- novelist Etty Indriati was launched at Gramedia bookstore here last weekend.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Malaysian lender sets up Islamic arm, plans global expansion
Malaysian lender sets up Islamic arm, plans global expansion Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysia's fourth largest lender Bumiputra-Commerce Bank (BCB) on Friday launched its Islamic banking arm and unveiled plans for a foreign alliance to expand to the lucrative Middle East market by next...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
TV Program: Monday, April 18, 2005
TV Program: Monday, April 18, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Children Drama: Karna8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:00 p.m.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 15
Rupiah Rates April 15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,694.19 6,923.98 7,347.28 7,270.75 Brunei dollar 1 6,045.71 5,439.37 5,773.13 5,711.79 Canadian dollar 1 8,062.57 7,256.57 7,699.05 7,620.00 Swiss franc 1 8,255.79 7,429.82 7,883.55 7,801.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
'Mulyana's arrest is a good sign'
'Mulyana's arrest is a good sign' The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has made headlines in the past two weeks by sending suspended Aceh governor Abdul Puteh to jail and arresting General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W. Kusumah for alleged bribery.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Schools need strong policies on drugs to protect young people
Schools need strong policies on drugs to protect young peopleSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta It seems a sad but unfortunately an increasing sight on the streets of Jakarta to see teenagers and even younger children wearing school uniforms and smoking cigarettes.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Aceh peace talks clouded by situation on the ground
Aceh peace talks clouded by situation on the ground Agencies Helsinki/JakartaAs a fourth day of Aceh peace talks got under way in Helsinki on Friday, Aceh rebels called the negotiations "constructive" but said they were unhappy about Indonesian troops continuing to pour into the region.
Sat, 16 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...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
EMP to spend $400m on Kangean field
EMP to spend $400m on Kangean fieldLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After extending its contract in the Kangean oil and gas block in East Java, PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) is ready to spend US$400 million to develop Terang Sirasun, a major gas field there, and expects production to start in...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
'Indonesian people are so friendly'
'Indonesian people are so friendly'Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A country is strengthened not by great people with small views, but by small people with great views.Thanks to such people, the young Republic of South Africa has made great strides toward economic, sociopolitical and...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
[b]Tax agency in desperate
Tax agency in desperate need of extensive reformAgam Fatchurrochman and Edi Suhardi Jakarta 2. Simon -- Rising young smokers is quite alerting 2 x 30 Schools need strong policies on drugs to protect young people Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Who to give the money to in Aceh
Who to give the money to in Aceh I've just spent about ten days up in Aceh in one of the Lhoknga camp sites in an attempt to come up with some projects that will get a few people up and running into a new livelihood.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
BI chief's signature forged
BI chief's signature forgedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The signature of Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah is not only good for making a banknote legitimate, it also apparently convinced bankers to hand over a lot of cash to so- called fund-raisers.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Rare bird found in hotel garden
Rare bird found in hotel garden YOGYAKARTA: A rare species of bird known locally as a gelatik Jawa (Java sparrow) was reportedly discovered in the garden of five-star Melia Purosani hotel on Jl. Suryotomo during a recent bird-watching session in the hotel's surroundings.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
A-A Summit to facilitate scores of bilateral meetings
A-A Summit to facilitate scores of bilateral meetingsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When leaders of the Asian and African countries assemble later this month in Jakarta to attend the Asian-African Summit, Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will be the most sought-after...
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Caltex to host physics Olympiad
Caltex to host physics Olympiad PEKANBARU, Riau: Caltex Polytechnic will host the Sixth Asia Physics Olympiad in April this year, an official at oil and gas company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia has said.
Sat, 16 Apr 2005
Foreign volunteers free to stay as long as they wish on Nias
Foreign volunteers free to stay as long as they wish on NiasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan The North Sumatra provincial administration, which is in charge of disaster mitigation on Nias island, on Thursday announced that it would give ample time for the foreign relief workers involved in...