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Wed, 06 Apr 2005
~Advertorial: Freeport -- April 6
~Advertorial: Freeport -- April 6SMEs: Seeds that Spawn a Growing Local EconomyAnastasia Tekege is currently expanding and diversifying her business operations to increase and stabilize her earnings. She devotes time every day to personally inspecting the progress of the operations, recording and...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Olympic champion Taufik faces tough challenge at Japan Open
Olympic champion Taufik faces tough challenge at Japan OpenAgence France-Presse, Tokyo Athens Olympic gold medalist Taufik Hidayat is in the same quarter as second seed Peter Gade of Denmark at the Japan Open which begins here on Wednesday.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Looking south for friendship
Looking south for friendship Australia has made many overtures to Indonesia over the years -- indeed, John Howard has made 11 visits there since becoming Prime Minister in 1996 -- but never have they been so generously reciprocated.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Chan to visit tsunami-hit areas in RI
Chan to visit tsunami-hit areas in RIHONG KONG: Jackie Chan said on Monday he will visit tsunami-hit areas in Indonesia this month, as he announced that a star- studded charity show he helped organize raised US$4.8 million for the aid effort.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Factory workers suffer food poison
Factory workers suffer food poisonBANDUNG: At least 580 workers at the Luen Fung garment factory in Bandung, West Java, were taken to the hospital after suffering food poisoning allegedly caused by the lunch provided by the factory, causing the plant to temporarily stop production.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Govt vows to boost oil output by 300,000 bpd
Govt vows to boost oil output by 300,000 bpdThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government reiterated its pledge on Tuesday to boost the country's oil output by 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2008- 2009 to meet increasing demand on the domestic market.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Downpour delays Rachman bout
Downpour delays Rachman bout A downpour delayed M. Rachman's IBF mini flyweight title bout (up to 47 kg) against Thailand's Fahlan Sakkreerin on Tuesday night in Merauke, Papua.The bout, originally scheduled for a midnight local start time (10 p.m.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Bekasi to relax school fees
Bekasi to relax school fees BEKASI: The Bekasi City Council has agreed to reduce school enrollment fees for elementary and middle high school students.Chairman of Commission D on development affairs, Zubaidi Asnan, said on Tuesday that the administration's new policy was part of the state's...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
JP/6/EDITORIAL
JP/6/EDITORIALWhy Asia-Africa? On April 22 and April 23, Indonesia will host a major summit bringing together 106 delegations from Asia and Africa. More than 53 state leaders have confirmed their attendance at the summit, which will be followed by a gathering to commemorate the historic 1955...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Bakrie group reschedules meeting
Bakrie group reschedules meetingBakrie & Brothers, one of Indonesia's oldest publicly listed holding companies, failed to gain approval for its planned rights issue because a quorum was not met during its scheduled extraordinary shareholders' meeting on Wednesday.Only 29.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
~Advertorial: Sekolah Tiara Bangsa
~Advertorial: Sekolah Tiara Bangsa Quality early education at Sekolah Tiara Bangsa Early childhood education is a crucial factor in determining a child's ultimate success in school and life. Latest research indicates that the first three to six years of brain development has serious implications...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Alatas named special envoy to promote UN reform
Alatas named special envoy to promote UN reformAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUnited Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan appointed noted Indonesian diplomat and former foreign minister Ali Alatas on Tuesday as a special envoy to promote the much-debated UN reforms prior to the...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
City blames the poor for rejecting subsidized rice
City blames the poor for rejecting subsidized riceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the fact that the Jakarta administration is still evaluating possible problems in the distribution of subsidized rice over the past three months, an official was quick to blame those entitled to the...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Religious center to be built next year
Religious center to be built next year JAKARTA: The city administration will start the construction of a religious center on Jl. KS Tubun, Central Jakarta, next year, an official said.The assistant to the city secretary for people's welfare Rohana Manggala said that the center would cater to...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Weekdays forbidden for 'Sogo Jongkok'
Weekdays forbidden for 'Sogo Jongkok' JAKARTA: Street vendors along Jl. Jayanti and Jl. Fachruddin in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, can only operate on Sundays and public holidays, Mayor Muhayat said on Monday.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Businesses want a say in permit fees
Businesses want a say in permit feesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city's new move to garner more revenue in permit fees from businesses in the tourist industry apparently startled businesspeople who claimed they were not involved in the decision.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Allianz Life reports first annual profit, but premiums down
Allianz Life reports first annual profit, but premiums downThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAllianz Life Indonesia -- a leading provider of life and health insurance -- has reported its first ever profit in its eight years of operation, despite a 9.9 percent drop in its premiums collected in 2004.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Photo B1,2,3,4 -- Kredit: Otomotif
Photo B1,2,3,4 -- Kredit: OtomotifPhoto B5 -- Kredit: Toyota Motor Asia PacificA chronological display of Toyota Kijang models since the launch of the car in June 1977: The first-generation Toyota Kijang (photo left), second (second left), third (center photo) fourth (second right), and the...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
*Earthquake survivors recall being trapped under debris Page 2
*Earthquake survivors recall being trapped under debris Page 2 *Embassy: New Geneva property meets long term necessity Page 3 *Troubled migrant workers end up in Batam Page 5 *The future of the Bandung conference spirit Page 6 *An economic perspective of corruption Page 7 *Businesses want a say in...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
1. Aceh --- 4x9
1. Aceh --- 4x9 Survivors mark 100 days since tsunami 2. Flight -- 1x25 Commercial flights barred during summit 3. Aussie -- 1x28 RI told to deal with high cost economy 4. Cutline -- 1x26 RI medals for Aussie crash victims 5. Boxing -- 1x28 to come lateRRR
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Indramayu regency to build Rice Center for farmers
Indramayu regency to build Rice Center for farmersNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, IndramayuThe Indramayu regental administration will build a Rice Center this year to help improve rice quality and quantity, as well as improving the living standards of the regency's 300,000 farmers.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
UNICEF awards Subang for birth registration law
UNICEF awards Subang for birth registration lawStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) awarded officials in Subang, West Java on Tuesday for the introduction of a local legislation on free birth registration in the regency.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
1. GENEVA: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. GENEVA: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Geneva property 'meets long-term necessity' 2. VISA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS U.S. permanent residence visa gets cool response 3. TIES: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS New era with Indonesia won't be all joy: Howard 4.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Do you know...
Do you know... Under current regulations, mining companies must pay the government royalties of 13.5 percent from coal production, and 2.5 percent of net profits from gold and copper mining operations.The mining companies are also required to pay land rent of about US$2 per hectare and various...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
The spirit of Bandung
The spirit of BandungJosef Purnama Widyatmadja, Hong Kong In his book, The Color of Curtain (The Mississippi University Press), Richard Wright writes about the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference, "The despised, the insulted, the hurt, the dispossessed -- in short, the underdogs of the human race were...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Wacih, a world-class braille writer
Wacih, a world-class braille writerYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungBeing born blind has posed no barrier to Wacih Kurnaesih, 50, in building her career as a world-class writer.The teacher at Wyata Guna state special school (SLB) for the blind in Bandung discovered the joys of story...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Coal miners gear up for higher production
Coal miners gear up for higher production Indonesia's major coal mining companies are gearing up for higher production to take the advantage of the surging overseas demand and a turn-around in the government's energy policy.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Alumni yearn for 'nasi pecel' from famous food stall
Alumni yearn for 'nasi pecel' from famous food stallTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta"One pecel banjir and one es sari", Nanang told a food stall attendant while wiping the sweat from his brow.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
RI told to deal with high cost economy
RI told to deal with high cost economyRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, SydneyAlmost six months after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was sworn in, the Australian business community still sees Indonesia's investment climate as little improved with corruption is still rampant, although a senior...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Toyota hopes to sell more models in tough Indonesian market
Toyota hopes to sell more models in tough Indonesian marketImanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post/Gold Coast, Australia---------------------------------------------------------------- With its experience in sales and distribution, as well as networking, car manufacturer Toyota plans to grab a larger...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Police help illegal loggers
Police help illegal loggers JAKARTA: The National Police headquarters have stated that two Papua police officers, who have been detained for their alleged role in illegal logging in the province, forged documents to assist the financial backers of the illegal activity.National Police spokesman Insp.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
RI's new envoy vows to boost economic ties with Thailand
RI's new envoy vows to boost economic ties with Thailand This year Indonesia and Thailand are celebrating 55 years since the formal establishment of diplomatic ties on March 2, 1950. On this occasion, The Jakarta Post's Novan Iman Santosa interviewed Indonesian Ambassador to Thailand Ibrahim...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Newmont denies charges of polluting Senunu Bay
Newmont denies charges of polluting Senunu BayLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, West SumbawaCopper and gold miner PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT), together with local villagers, have rejected charges by a group calling itself the People's Lawyers Union (SPR) that its tailings have damaged the...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Fake journalists and press integrity
Fake journalists and press integrityIgnatius Haryanto, Jakarta The Jakarta Post cover story on March 20 about bogus journalism was very interesting.I agree with the Post's thesis that the practice of bogus journalism has found fertile soil in Indonesia, where corruption is so widespread, and the...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Regional dances on TV
Regional dances on TVFrom Media IndonesiaA program to mark private TV station TPI's recent anniversary showcased some regional dances, beginning with a Sundanese dance performed gracefully by Raden Hedi Junus.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Commercial flights barred during Bandung summit
Commercial flights barred during Bandung summitYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAll commercial flights will be barred from landing in and taking off from Bandung airport on April 24, when at least 55 heads of state and delegates from 105 participating countries arrive for the Golden...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
HSBC eyes Rp450b credit for small, medium firms this year
HSBC eyes Rp450b credit for small, medium firms this yearUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. (HSBC) Indonesia plans to increase its loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to as much as Rp 450 billion (some US$49 million) this year.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Surfing doctors among first to help at Nias
Surfing doctors among first to help at NiasChris Brummitt and Margie Mason, Associated Press, Aboard the SaranyaWhen a huge earthquake struck the remote reef-fringed islands off Indonesia's western coast last week, a small group of surfing doctors was already working in this region famous for its...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Policeman charged over church blast
Policeman charged over church blast JAKARTA: A middle-ranking police officer, Adj. Comr. Saleh Iskandar, who has been declared a suspect for his alleged role in last December's church bombing and shooting attacks in Palu, Central Sulawesi, will be charged with negligence causing death.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Prostitution in RP the 4th largest source of GNP: UN
Prostitution in RP the 4th largest source of GNP: UNAgence France-Presse, ManilaProstitution in the Philippines has become a multi-million dollar industry and is now the fourth largest source of gross national product, a report on child pornography said on Tuesday.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Clean electricity helps rural community
Clean electricity helps rural communityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo workers, Ian Sofian, 30, and Ase Muslihat, 35, work alternate 12-hour shifts in the turbine room controlling a mini hydro-power plant that supports the community at Cinta Mekar Village, Subang regency, West Java.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
RI medals for Aussie chrash victims
RI medals for Aussie chrash victimsAustralian Prime Minister John Howard (far right) bows his head as Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono puts a medal on one of the nine coffins, watched by Governor General Michael Jeffrey (center).
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Kudos to Merpati
Kudos to Merpati I would like to acknowledge the good service of Merpati Airlines in Bandar Lampung.This service was extended to my guest when we were traveling from Lampung to Jakarta on flight number 205 on March 26, which was scheduled to leave at 5 p.m.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
State insurance firm told to improve accountability
State insurance firm told to improve accountabilityThe Jakarta Post, Purwakarta, West JavaState insurance company PT Jamsostek has so far raised Rp 33 trillion (US$3.5 billion) from social security programs, but 23 million state enterprise workers registered with the schemes still have little...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Small parties demand poll delay
Small parties demand poll delayJAMBI, Jambi: Following a recent legal revision allowing small parties to nominate candidates for regional elections, several parties in Jambi asked the local General Elections Commission (KPUD) to delay the elections.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
1. NIAS: 1 X 42
1. NIAS: 1 X 42 U.S. navy hospital joins Nias relief effort 2. MUNIR: 2 X 28 Two more Garuda staff named suspects in Munir's murder case 3. NEWMONT: 2 X 24 Newmont denies charges of polluting Senunu Bay 4. BRAWL: 1 X 36 Student brawls not the problem they were
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Flooding ruins paddy harvest
Flooding ruins paddy harvestJAMBI, Jambi: Flooding over the past week has swept away hundreds of hectares of paddy fields in Jambi province, an official said on Tuesday.Djunaidi Ilyas, the head of the agricultural office at the Jambi provincial administration, said flooding swept over the paddy...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
New era with Indonesia won't be all joy: Howard
New era with Indonesia won't be all joy: HowardNeil Sands, Agence France-Presse/SydneyAustralian Prime Minister John Howard sounded a note of caution as he and Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono were praised for ushering in a new era of Jakarta-Canberra relations on Tuesday, warning...
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
Boy wonder Wu gets to compete with the big boys
Boy wonder Wu gets to compete with the big boysMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta From his chunky build and a few blemishes on his cheeks, Wu Chia-Ching could have been mistaken for a teenage fan come to star gaze at some of billiards' main men last week.
Wed, 06 Apr 2005
700 Seram people struck by malaria
700 Seram people struck by malariaAMBON, Maluku: Malaria has affected more than 700 residents of Seram regency in Maluku over the past two weeks, resulting in 16 deaths, an official said on Tuesday."Most of the people affected with the disease are women and children," said Tini Pawa, a senior...