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Fri, 20 May 2005
Big quake rattles Sumatra west coast
Big quake rattles Sumatra west coastApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAn employee at the North Sumatra provincial administration, Asbin, ran down the stairs from his office on the third floor shouting "earthquake... earthquake...
Fri, 20 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.
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Discour -- 1x40
1. Discour -- 1x40 U.S. business wants to see RI facilitate investment 2. German --- 2x22 Germany agrees to provide $74.3m for Aceh and Nias 3. Dili ----- 1x36 UN team starts E. Timor inquiry in Jakarta 4. Tsunami -- 1x42 Indonesia eyes early tsunami warning by end 2006
Fri, 20 May 2005
Japanese service in 'RRI' attracts listeners
Japanese service in 'RRI' attracts listenersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe same soft but firm voice opens each Japanese Service broadcast at state radio station RRI with the words, "Kocira wa Indonesia no ko desu (This is the Voice of Indonesia)".
Fri, 20 May 2005
GT Petrochem adopts e-business system
GT Petrochem adopts e-business systemThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to increase efficiency, polyester manufacturer PT GT Petrochem Tbk has begun to implement Oracle's electronic integrated business solution.
Fri, 20 May 2005
KPU chief pledges innocence in graft case
KPU chief pledges innocence in graft caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Nazaruddin Syamsuddin insisted on Thursday he was innocent in the alleged high profile corruption at the commission, saying the secretary- general should be held...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 20, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 20, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Commentary (35) - 40 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. Commentary (35) - 40 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) The nation's primary commodity: Nationalistic pride 2. Toll (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Jakarta to construct inner city toll roads next March 3. Reform (45) - 36 pts 5 cols 1line (1x35) Antigraft campaign sees little progress: ICW 4.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Violations found during campaign
Violations found during campaignKUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: Less than a week after the campaign for the regental election started in Kutai Kartanegara on March 15, no less than five violations have been reported, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 May 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 21, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 21, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Music11:30 Oto Screen1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Nature Documentary2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Maja The...
Fri, 20 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.
Fri, 20 May 2005
JP/17/NGON
JP/17/NGONNgongap Beach offers tranquility, beautiful sceneryBambang M Contributor/Gunungkidul, YogyakartaTraveling along the meandering road to Ngongap Beach in Gunungkidul, some 80 kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, can be a tiring experience.
Fri, 20 May 2005
* Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end of 2006 Page 3
* Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end of 2006 Page 3 * Muslims advised to stay away from 'hardline' schools Page 4 * Dengue fever still prevalent in West Java Page 5 * Islamic development and interfaith dialog in U.S.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Monorail project not viable now: Activists
Monorail project not viable now: ActivistsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the expiry date of the contract between the city administration and PT Jakarta Monorail draws near without agreement, transportation activists are calling for an end to the agreement, arguing the project is simply...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Canon targets 6% market share for laser printer
Canon targets 6% market share for laser printerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Datascript, a local distribution arm of Japanese electronic manufacturer Canon, is upbeat about making Canon the second largest in the country's laser printer segment by acquiring 6 percent shares of the market.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005Exhibitions* Painting Survivors at Galeri OmBo, Jl. Sosrowijayan 10 (FM cafe & Resto), Tel. 0274 7489865, until May 22 * Fine Arts Under Attack at Kedai Kebun Forum, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 Yogyakarta. Tel.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Govt keeps Sigit as BNI president
Govt keeps Sigit as BNI presidentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaShareholders of state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) retained Sigit Pramono as the president of the nation's third largest bank by assets so as to ensure the continuation of his restructuring programs.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 19
Rupiah Rates May 19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,547.62 6,786.13 7,203.48 7,130.19 Brunei dollar 1 6,006.29 5,397.16 5,732.42 5,670.79 Canadian dollar 1 7,876.79 7,081.15 7,517.64 7,440.16 Swiss franc 1 8,168.22 7,344.24 7,795.77 7,716.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Bakrie Sumatra to obtain new loan
Bakrie Sumatra to obtain new loanThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations Tbk, a publicly-listed company specializing in oil palm and rubber plantations, has received an indicative approval for a US$75 million loan, according to president director Ambono Janurianto.
Fri, 20 May 2005
JP/17/SIDE
JP/17/SIDEArts festival to open on June 7YOGYAKARTA: 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...
Fri, 20 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.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Sampoerna's focus is on Indonesian domestic market
Sampoerna's focus is on Indonesian domestic marketAn extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna on Wednesday appointed Martin King as the new president director, replacing the fourth generation Michael Joseph Sampoerna.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Aussie aid
Aussie aid There is one foreign policy challenge that Australia faces largely alone -- Papua New Guinea. It is a responsibility that has cost tens of billions of (Australian) dollars in development aid since Australia relinquished its colonial authority 30 years ago.
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Alwi (1x32)
1. Alwi (1x32) Students 'must shun hard-line schools' 2. Edu (1x46) Experts warn of abuse of free education policy 3. Democrat (1x27) SBY to attend party congress
Fri, 20 May 2005
Uncovered: 16 most corrupt state firms
Uncovered: 16 most corrupt state firmsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto finally disclosed on Thursday 16 state enterprises allegedly riddled with corruption, following demands from lawmakers who wanted to make the allegation widely known.
Fri, 20 May 2005
PBSI chief Sutiyoso gets shot at ABC presidency
PBSI chief Sutiyoso gets shot at ABC presidencyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Sutiyoso, looks likely to move up in the badminton hierarchy with his being the only candidate for the Asian presidency.
Fri, 20 May 2005
FACTBOX-Indonesia's tsunami early warning system
FACTBOX-Indonesia's tsunami early warning system Indonesia has drawn up plans for an early warning system in the wake of the massive tsunami that killed up to 160,000 people in Aceh on Dec. 26. Following are some facts on Indonesia's plan, according to documents from the Ministry of Research and...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Dengue fever still prevalent in W. Java: Health official
Dengue fever still prevalent in W. Java: Health officialYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAlthough now largely absent from newspaper headlines, dengue fever is still widespread in West Java and continues to quietly kill people there, with 101 having succumbed to the illness by May 16 this...
Fri, 20 May 2005
DPD establishes antigraft body
DPD establishes antigraft body JAKARTA: The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) has announced the establishment of an anticorruption caucus in a bid to help crack down on corruption cases in the provinces they represent.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Officials blame each other in alleged taxi scandal
Officials blame each other in alleged taxi scandalDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity officials are pointing their fingers at one another in the controversy surrounding taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo, which has been accused of obtaining illegal permits to operate 300 taxis in the...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Commissioners' performance
Commissioners' performance The last couple of months have seen at least three new president commissioners of state-owned companies appointed following the replacement of their new respective board of directors.
Fri, 20 May 2005
E. Timor needs continuing UN support to bolster stability: Xanana
E. Timor needs continuing UN support to bolster stability: XananaAgence France-Presse, DiliEast Timor will continue to need the support of the United Nations to strengthen peace and stability after UN peacekeeping missions come to an end, President Xanana Gusmao said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornographyFrom Media IndonesiaThe sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern.Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Police warn of increased drug trafficking
Police warn of increased drug traffickingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDrug trafficking into the country is now on the rise apparently due to diminishing stocks here, the head of the city's drug squad says.Jakarta Police drug squad chief Sr. Comr. Carlo B.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Past abuse pushes RI maids to kill Singaporean: Lawyers
Past abuse pushes RI maids to kill Singaporean: LawyersWee Sui Lee, Associated Press/SingaporeLawyers for two young Indonesian maids who confessed to killing a Singaporean employer tried on Thursday to save their clients from possible execution, claiming mental anguish from abuse pushed them to...
Fri, 20 May 2005
N. Sumatra faces problems in solving acute power shortage
N. Sumatra faces problems in solving acute power shortageApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanA chronic electricity deficit is plaguing North Sumatra province, with the power deficit estimated to have reached 1,000 megawatts (MW).
Fri, 20 May 2005
Jakarta to construct inner city toll roads next March
Jakarta 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...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Vendors reject town square, ITC
Vendors reject town square, ITC DEPOK: The vendors at traditional markets in Depok complained on Thursday about the ongoing construction of Depok Town Square and ITC shopping centers as they feared the new facilities will kill their businesses.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Panwaslu to recruit poll observers
Panwaslu to recruit poll observersPADANG, West Sumatra: West Sumatra Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) plans to hire over 13,000 election observers for the West Sumatra gubernatorial election on June 27, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 May 2005
VP family firm to come under spotlight
VP family firm to come under spotlightRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) planning to review past audits on investment irregularities at state social security firm PT Jamsostek, a company owned by the family of Vice President Jusuf Kalla is likely to come...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Germany agrees to provide $74.3m for Aceh and Nias
Germany agrees to provide $74.3m for Aceh and NiasUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe German government agreed on Thursday to provide 59 million euro (some US$74.3 million) in grants to help Indonesia finance 11 rehabilitation and reconstruction projects in Aceh and Nias, which were both...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Traditional miners stick to old ways in N. Sulawesi
Traditional miners stick to old ways in N. SulawesiHarry Bhaskara and Jongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, Buyat/Manado/North SulawesiThis is the third and the last article in a series on Buyat. John Modeong nonchalantly dips his fingers into a small black plastic pail containing water with silvery...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Avoid unnecessary foreign languages
Avoid unnecessary foreign languagesFrom RepublikaThe frequent use of foreign languages in books, radio and television programs reflects the Indonesian nation's lack of pride in its own language.For example, there are Eiffel I'm in Love, On Positioning, Breaking the Habit, Me Versus High Heels,...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Access to athletes restricted
Access to athletes restricted JAKARTA: Indonesian Awakens (IA) organizers said on Thursday they had reduced the level of public accessibility to athletes at the Century Hotel following reported theft cases.Guests are not allowed to meet athletes or coaches in their hotel rooms, but in the lounge.
Fri, 20 May 2005
TV Today: Friday, May 20, 2005
TV Today: Friday, May 20, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Fri, 20 May 2005
MODERN FACTORY: A view of PT Ultrajaya's fresh milk factory, one
MODERN FACTORY: A view of PT Ultrajaya's fresh milk factory, one of the most modern milk factories in Asia.
Fri, 20 May 2005
U.S. could boost its image in Muslim world through aid: Report
U.S. could boost its image in Muslim world through aid: ReportKaren Matthews, Associated Press/New YorkThe United States could improve its image among Muslims by adopting a more respectful tone and publicizing the aid programs it is has implemented to help Muslims and Arabs worldwide, said a report...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Govt proposes Rp 6t for setting up insurance deposit body
Govt proposes Rp 6t for setting up insurance deposit bodyUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has proposed to the House of Representatives a Rp 6 trillion (US$642 million) budget for the establishment of the Insurance Deposit Agency (LPS), which will implement the government's...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Young drug addicts targeted to curb quick spread of HIV/AIDS
Young drug addicts targeted to curb quick spread of HIV/AIDSRemmy Faizal, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt first he had only meant to try something new, something he had often seen being done by his schoolmates."I was aware that I was in an unhealthy environment at school.