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Sat, 21 May 2005
'For the people's benefit? That's a lie!'
'For the people's benefit? That's a lie!' The issuance of Presidential Regulation No. 36/2005 on land acquisition for the development of public projects has given the government more power to compulsorily purchase land from private citizens in the name of the public interest.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Ngongap Beach offers tranquility and beauty
Ngongap Beach offers tranquility and beautyBambang M, Contributor/Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta Traveling along the meandering road to Ngongap Beach in Gunungkidul, some 80 kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, can be a tiring experience.
Sat, 21 May 2005
'Without new discovery our movies will die'
'Without new discovery our movies will die' The 48th San Francisco International Film Festival took place in late April/early May. The work of some Indonesian filmmakers was screened there, including that of Garin Nugroho.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Matahari to launch China retail store in August
Matahari to launch China retail store in August Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesia's PT Matahari Putra Prima plans to enter the Chinese market with the launch of a department store in the city of Shenzhen in southern Guangdong province in August, a senior executive said on Friday.
Sat, 21 May 2005
RI to send more farmers, scientists to Tanzania
RI to send more farmers, scientists to Tanzania Indonesia plans to send more farmers and agricultural scientists to Tanzania as part of an effort to strengthen relations between the two countries.In an joint press conference with visiting Tanzania Vice President Ali Mohamed Shein, Vice President...
Sat, 21 May 2005
* Jakarta police beef up security after attack warnings Page 2
* Jakarta police beef up security after attack warnings Page 2 * Govt examines first possible human avian flu case Page 4 * Aceh ready to scrap the infamous red-white IDs Page 5 * Nurlaila, an example of abuse against teachers Page 6 * Police under investigation for wrongful shooting Page 8 *...
Sat, 21 May 2005
~Checked/Approved/Final
~Checked/Approved/FinalPreserving nutrients in milk via UHT technology Made Astawan Jakarta astawan@indo.net.idMilk is the best food for land mammals because it contains an almost perfect composition of nutrients, such as water, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fat, along with sufficient amounts...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Yogyakarta hosts off-road race
Yogyakarta hosts off-road race YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta is hosting a three-day off-road race called the Road Diplomat Challenge of Indonesia (RDCI), with Surabaya-based cigarette producer PT Gelora Djaja as the sole sponsor.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Islands for rent north off Semarang
Islands for rent north off Semarang Tanjung Gelam Island (photo above) is a pristine island full of beauty, which is a draw for investors in the tourist sector. The island is one of 27 islands in the Karimunjawa island chain off Central Java, which have been declared a national park.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Crude oil over US$47 a barrel as OPEC warns of output cut
Crude oil over US$47 a barrel as OPEC warns of output cutAssociated Press, Vienna Crude futures rose on Friday after the president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said the group might cut output at its June meeting if stocks continue to build.
Sat, 21 May 2005
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;JP; ANPAd..r.. Tour-packages-Asia Tour packages: convenient T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta Holiday -- It is a magic word. It is a time to forget the demands at the office or annoying household chores; it is time to escape from the daily routine and to indulge in a new experience.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Indonesian limit on budget carriers stays
Indonesian limit on budget carriers staysBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's government may let Singapore Airlines Ltd. add flights to Jakarta and to the resort island of Bali, while keeping its limit on overseas low-fare carriers that want to compete with PT Garuda Indonesia, a minister said.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 20
Rupiah Rates May 20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,565.24 6,805.54 7,221.50 7,149.23 Brunei dollar 1 6,021.26 5,413.40 5,747.67 5,686.78 Canadian dollar 1 7,922.13 7,124.70 7,562.18 7,484.51 Swiss franc 1 8,163.43 7,341.63 7,792.52 7,712.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gamblingFrom RepublikaA betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Arts festival to open on June 7
Arts festival to open on June 7 YOGYAKARTA: The annual Yogyakarta Arts Festival (FKY) is to open this year on June 7 with Art for Environment as the main theme."The theme is deliberately selected to rebuild the cultural civilization and awareness among Yogyakartans," Chairman of FKY 2005's...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Hotels hold blood donation campaign
Hotels hold blood donation campaign YOGYAKARTA: As part of its nation-wide "Accor Blood Donation Campaign 2005" program underway since May 16, three Accor hotels in Yogyakarta, namely Grand Mercure, Novotel, and Ibis Malioboro on Thursday held a blood donor event.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Matahari to open retail store in China
Matahari to open retail store in ChinaDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's PT Matahari Putra Prima plans to enter the Chinese market with the launch of a department store in the city of Shenzhen in southern Guangdong province in August, a senior executive said on Friday.
Sat, 21 May 2005
UT to refinance $90m debt in 2005
UT to refinance $90m debt in 2005 JAKARTA: PT United Tractors, a distributor and producer of heavy equipment, is considering refinancing a US$90-million debt this year through an issuance of bonds or by taking out new bank loans, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Nurlaila, an example of abuse against teachers
Nurlaila, an example of abuse against teachersAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta One leading national newspaper reported not long ago that some teachers and students filed a judicial review of Law No. 20/2003 on national education.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Kalla to campaign in local elections
Kalla to campaign in local electionsApriadi Gunawan and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Medan/Jakarta Some of the nation's political big guns will be out in force in Medan in the next month, lending their support to candidates running for the mayoral elections, with the Golkar Party...
Sat, 21 May 2005
1. CHECK: 2 X 24
1. CHECK: 2 X 24 Vehicle checks conducted after Jakarta bomb warning 2. PERTAMINA: 1 X 32 ExxonMobil likely to get Cepu extension 3. CELFON: 2 X 24 Cellular phone must-have gadget for Jakartans 4. CUTLINE: 1 X 36 Islands for rent north off Semarang 5. FEES: 1 X 32 No more illegal fees, says port
Sat, 21 May 2005
Media and society
Media and societyFrom Koran TempoThe public follows two lifestyles, Western and traditional, with the situation worsening rather than being corrected by the mass media.TV stations on the one hand present dramas with westernized and luxury themes, while on the other they also air programs that defy...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Flicker of hope
Flicker of hope Seven years ago to this day, President Soeharto uttered that famous remark "I quit", thus ending his 32-year rule amid tumult on the streets. The abrupt termination ushered in what we now refer to as the "reform era", which supposedly put us on the path towards a more democratic,...
Fri, 20 May 2005
S'pore to host joint sea exercise
S'pore to host joint sea exercise SINGAPORE: The navies of 14 countries in the Pacific Rim are to hold their first joint sea exercise this weekend in the South China Sea, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Indonesia eyes early tsunami warning by end 2006
Indonesia eyes early tsunami warning by end 2006Reuters, JakartaIndonesia hopes to have an early warning system able to issue tsunami alerts within five minutes on quake-prone Sumatra by the end of next year, and an integrated network covering the country by 2010, a senior official said.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end 2006
Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end 2006 Dean Yates and Achmad Sukarsono Reuters/Jakarta Indonesia hopes to have an early warning system able to issue tsunami alerts within five minutes on quake-prone Sumatra by the end of next year, and an integrated network covering the country by 2010, a...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Canada gives grant to Sulawesi
Canada gives grant to Sulawesi JAKARTA: The Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, Randolph Mank, announced on Thursday a C$5 million grant to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to help improve the quality of social services for women and children in Sulawesi.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Malaysian envoy in RI will move to UN
Malaysian envoy in RI will move to UNJAKARTA: Starting from next month, Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Hamidon Ali will not have to worry about either Ambalat, migrant workers or angry protests in front of his embassy.
Fri, 20 May 2005
The nation's primary commodity: Nationalistic pride
The nation's primary commodity: Nationalistic prideKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post Every May 20, the nation commemorates National Awakening Day, where all of the country's presidents past and current, are expected -- through a speech -- to fire up a sense of nationalism among citizens.
Fri, 20 May 2005
JP/17/AMBAR
JP/17/AMBARAmbarrukmo Palace to shine bright amid modernizationTarko Sudiarno The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaVery soon Pesanggrahan Ambarrukmo, popularly called Kedhaton Ambarrukmo, will stand between two modern buildings -- Hotel Ambarrukmo and Plaza Ambarrukmo.
Fri, 20 May 2005
KPK to probe procurement graft in BNI
KPK to probe procurement graft in BNIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has requested the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) to conduct an investigative audit concerning alleged corruption in the procurement of goods at state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia...
Fri, 20 May 2005
U.S. business wants to see RI facilitate investment
U.S. business wants to see RI facilitate investment President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will visit Washington, DC next week. The Jakarta Post's correspondent Yenni Djahidin recently talked with the president of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, Matthew P. Daley, in his office in Washington.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Who protects consumers?
Who protects consumers? It is interesting to note recent statements by Indah Suksmaninghsih, chairwoman of Indonesian Consumers Foundation. She revealed that a Jakarta District Court had favored a gas station in a legal dispute with an individual consumer, who had accused the station of operating...
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Suki -- Islam and interfaith dialog in America
1. Suki -- Islam and interfaith dialog in America 2 X 23 Islamic development and interfaith dialog in U.S. Sukidi Cambridge, Massachusetts 2. Nur -- Weighing sharia as the solution of Aceh problem 2 X 30 Weighing the benefits of sharia as a solution to Aceh's problems Nurrohman Bandung
Fri, 20 May 2005
UN team starts East Timor inquiry in Jakarta
UN team starts East Timor inquiry in JakartaMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A United Nations team began a series of meetings here on Thursday with top officials in a bid to assess Indonesia's efforts to account for gross human rights abuses that marred East Timor's breakaway from...
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. BUMN: 4 X 10
1. BUMN: 4 X 10 Uncovered: 16 most corrupt state firms 2. KPU: 2 X 24 Besieged KPU chief maintains innocence in graft case 3. QUAKE: 4 X 10 Big quake rattles Sumatra's west coast 4. SERAM: 2 X 24 Local policemen involved in deadly Seram attack: Chief
Fri, 20 May 2005
Antigraft campaign sees little progress: ICW
Antigraft campaign sees little progress: ICWThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven, for some, is a lucky number. Seven years since the reform movement kicked off a new era of democracy, the nation has only seen a tiny spark of hope, but many problems remain, activists say.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Govt pledges not to raise haj fee
Govt pledges not to raise haj fee JAKARTA: The government has promised not to raise the cost for the haj pilgrimage next year, citing successful efforts to improve efficiency."We will not raise the haj fee for 2006," Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni said at the presidential office on...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Students 'must shun hard-line schools'
Students 'must shun hard-line schools'Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaCoordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab has asked Indonesian students not to study in overseas schools and colleges that promote hard-line Islamic doctrine for fear they may become extremists.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Alwi wants PKB faction head changed
Alwi wants PKB faction head changed JAKARTA: Leader of the National Awakening Party (PKB) splinter group Alwi Shihab asked the House of Representatives on Wednesday to replace chairman of the party's faction at the legislative body Ali Masykur Musa."A House faction represents a party.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Kobe's father to train Japanese team
Kobe's father to train Japanese team TOKYO: Joe Bryant, a former NBA player and the father of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, has been named head coach of the Tokyo Apache in Japan's new professional basketball league.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Japan has squarely faced its past and deeds
Japan has squarely faced its past and deedsYutaka Iimura, Jakarta The Jakarta Post editorial Courage to Face History (April 20, 2005) in which the newspaper mentioned "Japan is still not being fully honest with facts of history," and "it seems Japan is still incapable of facing up to itself" fails...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Weighing the benefit of sharia as a solution to Aceh's problems
Weighing the benefit of sharia as a solution to Aceh's problemsNurrohman, Bandung The Indonesian Muslim Congress (KUUI) convened ahead of the Asian-African Summit last month failed to attract a lot of coverage as the media seemed more interested in covering the preparations for the Asian-African...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Boy George in Jakarta spotlight as DJ
Boy George in Jakarta spotlight as DJEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDonning a red glimmering jacket, black T shirt, full make-up and always, always a hat, Londoner Boy George, now more popular as DJ Boy George, appeared in Jakarta last week.
Fri, 20 May 2005
City to construct inner city toll roads next March
City to construct inner city toll roads next MarchDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaGood news for those who now spend hours behind the wheel, desperately waiting for a respite from chronic traffic congestion: the Jakarta administration will soon start constructing six inner-city toll roads in...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest bacteria arriving daily at the Ultra Milk plant in less than two hours from associations of dairies all over Bandung. Prior to the production process, the following are the tests used to ensure milk quality: Taste and aroma check;...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Experts warn of abuse of free education policy
Experts warn of abuse of free education policyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's plan to provide free education for elementary and secondary school students must be a long-term policy and not a short-term move to counter political pressure, activists say.
Fri, 20 May 2005
UN team starts E. Timor inquiry in Jakarta
UN team starts E. Timor inquiry in JakartaMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA United Nations team began a series of meetings here on Thursday with top officials in a bid to assess Indonesia's efforts to account for gross human rights abuses that marred East Timor's breakaway from...