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Wed, 11 May 2005
Easing land acquisition
Easing land acquisition The government has moved firmly to remove a major hurdle to investment in basic infrastructure by simplifying procedures for land acquisition, while still upholding private property ownership rights.
Wed, 11 May 2005
2 x 23
2 x 23 Peeling back the intelligence veil in the murder of Munir 2. Pro--2 x 30 Wolfensohn leaves impressive legacy for his successor to take up
Wed, 11 May 2005
Your own problem
Your own problem concerns Aceh I can't believe all of the uproar and protesting over Israel and Palestine in Indonesia at the moment. Why aren't you Indonesians protesting against your own government and the military about the killings of innocent Muslims in Aceh, your own country? You are so...
Wed, 11 May 2005
Open university, a sin?
Open university, a sin?From Pikiran Rakyat An article in Pikiran Rakyat, April 23, has voiced the concern of the Ministry of National Education over the system of long- distance education.According to the ministry's director of higher education and public empowerment, Prof. Dr.
Wed, 11 May 2005
1. Kuntoro -- 3x16
1. Kuntoro -- 3x16 Aceh reconstruction to start with communities: Kuntoro 2. Papua ---- 2x22 Dozens wounded after court session turns ugly 3. Terror --- 2x21 U.S., RI Navies conduct joint antiterror training 4. KPU ------ 1x28 More irregularities at KPU revealed
Wed, 11 May 2005
Alleged Yogyakarta bomber questioned
Alleged Yogyakarta bomber questionedYOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police are questioning Syaifulloh, 35, a suspect in several bombings five years ago.The suspect has been questioned at Yogyakarta Police Headquarters since Monday. He was arrested last week in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi.
Wed, 11 May 2005
RI gets off to winning start over HK in Sudirman Cup
RI gets off to winning start over HK in Sudirman CupThe Jakart Post, Beijing Indonesia overcame opening match jitters in its bid to win the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship for a second time, overcoming a game but outclassed Hong Kong team in Beijing on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Chinese community
Chinese communityAs part of our efforts to serve the specific needs of all of our communities in Indonesia. We started our community special reports in March by taking a closer look at the Indian community, with a special publication entitled the India Diaspora.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Nighttime parenting, a cornerstone of a healthy attachment
Nighttime parenting, a cornerstone of a healthy attachmentPauline Davis, Contributor, Jakarta, paulined@optushome.com.auIn a world of exponentially increasing change, some of the most valuable truths go back to the beginning of human existence: As humans we need to feel loved and safe.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Apexindo books first-quarter losses of Rp 4.6 billion
Apexindo books first-quarter losses of Rp 4.6 billionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed oil drilling company PT Apexindo recorded an unaudited Rp 4.6 billion (US$484,210) in net losses in the first quarter of the year, as the rupiah weakened against the dollar.
Wed, 11 May 2005
President to chase corruptors
President to chase corruptorsFrom Koran TempoThe President has promised to hunt down corruptors who have fled, so let us join hands to help the head of state with the manhunt.If necessary, I am ready to help locate and notify the authorities of the presence of such Indonesian criminals in the...
Wed, 11 May 2005
Serving people or groups?
Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing.As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.
Wed, 11 May 2005
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* Aoki Grand Mahakam Hotel, Jl. Mahakam I no. 6, Blok M, 021 7209966 JP/24/W01 Jl. Kemang Raya 69G, 021 7196169 * Asuka JW Marriott Hotel, Jl. Lingkar Mega Kuningan kv E1.2, 021 57988888 * Basara Summitmas Tower, Ground Floor, Jl. Jend.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Proton needs government aid for 10 more years
Proton needs government aid for 10 more yearsAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia's state-owned carmaker Proton will need at least another 10 years of government support before it can stand on its own, a news report said on Tuesday.The online newspaper Edgedaily.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 10
Rupiah Rates May 10 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,730.84 6,951.94 7,380.03 7,302.52 Brunei dollar 1 6,073.86 5,463.78 5,798.25 5,739.31 Canadian dollar 1 8,072.29 7,260.75 7,705.99 7,626.90 Swiss franc 1 8,284.65 7,451.68 7,908.71 7,827.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Govt should allow full foreign ownership: APPI
Govt should allow full foreign ownership: APPIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe pace of growth in the country's finance industry could further be accelerated if the government allowed full ownership in local financing firms, the industry's association says.
Wed, 11 May 2005
RP March exports down 2.8 percent
RP March exports down 2.8 percentMANILA: Faltering global demand for electronics products saw Philippine merchandise exports fall 2.8 percent from a year earlier to US$3.26 billion in March, the government said on Tuesday.The fall followed a 0.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Shares end down on profit taking
Shares end down on profit taking Dow Jones JakartaIndonesian shares ended lower on Tuesday led by profit-taking in telecommunications stocks after recent rallies, according to dealers. Market sentiment, however, remains positive with some dealers expecting a rebound on Wednesday.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Abusive security guard
Abusive security guard Security guards at the Dragon Fly, a new hangout located on the ground floor of Graha BIP on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, threatened and manhandled me.I arrived at about 11:45 p.m. on April 30 to pick up some women friends who were inside.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Serving people or groups?
Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing.As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.
Wed, 11 May 2005
Japan club blends community and business
Japan club blends community and businessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta On any given day, the Jakarta Japan Club in the Skyline Building on Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta is a beehive of activity. Middle-aged women browse through Japanese videos in the library, while in the club's office executives...
Tue, 10 May 2005
Graft convicts
Graft convicts now in custody PADANG: Two convicted criminals in a corruption case related to the construction of a bus terminal worth of Rp 1.1. billion (US$115,000) have been apprehended by the West Sumatra prosecutor's office, an official said on Saturday.
Tue, 10 May 2005
The Mulyana case: An NGO activist reflects
The Mulyana case: An NGO activist reflects Ignatius Haryanto Jakarta If people perceive those working for non-governmental organizations as clean, honest people they should think again, with the arrest of General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Salawati JOB to boost output
Salawati JOB to boost outputBudi Setiadi, the vice president of the Indonesian unit of Chinese oil giant PetroChina Co., said on Monday the company had successfully drilled two offshore wells near Salawati island in Papua.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Semen Bosowa suffers losses
Semen Bosowa suffers losses JAKARTA: Cementmaker PT. Semen Bosowa Maros, a family business linked to Vice President Jusuf Kalla, said it recorded about Rp 27 billion in losses (US$2.8 million) last year following a shortage of power in its operation base in South Sulawesi.
Tue, 10 May 2005
22 orangutans died last year
22 orangutans died last yearSEMARANG: Some 22 orangutans in East Kalimantan's Balikpapan Orangutan Survival reintroduction center died last year, the Natural Resources Conservation Center (NRCC) reported on Monday.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society
Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society Since 1999, the European Commission (EC) has more than doubled its cooperation with the Indonesian government. From around 20 million euros in 1999, the EC has now an average of around 50 million euros per year set aside for cooperation in...
Tue, 10 May 2005
Malaysia and U.S. renew defense pact, discuss security
Malaysia and U.S. renew defense pact, discuss securityAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurThe United States offered to help ensure security in the pirate- plagued Malacca Strait as it renewed a defense pact with Malaysia on Monday, Defense Minister Najib Razak said.U.S.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Gus Dur slams police over Roy case
Gus Dur slams police over Roy caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMalang police continued to receive strong criticism on Monday over their decision to detain an Islamic school leader in East Java, for leading daily prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian, a practice claimed to "despoil an organized religion.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Church vs state row settled in E. Timor
Church vs state row settled in E. Timor AUSTRALIA: Three weeks of protests in the East Timor capital against Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri's policy of separating the church and the state came to an end on Monday with a compromise deal that allows religion to be taught in schools but attendance at...
Tue, 10 May 2005
DPD member complains of limited power
DPD member complains of limited powerDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA Regional Representatives Council (DPD) member from Jakarta complained on Monday he and three other DPD members had little power to exert change in the capital despite the fact they had been directly elected by the...
Tue, 10 May 2005
Agung questioned over House brawl
Agung questioned over House brawl JAKARTA: House of Representatives disciplinary council questioned Speaker Agung Laksono on Monday regarding a brawl between legislators that took place during a plenary session on March 19.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Abolish democracy in RI, too costly
Abolish democracy in RI, too costlyFrom Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds.The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that...
Tue, 10 May 2005
PetroChina eyes higher production at Jambi field
PetroChina eyes higher production at Jambi fieldLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChina's largest oil producer, PetroChina Co., hopes to increase production at its Jabung oil and gas field in Jambi to 38,300 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) this year.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Mislabeling caused explosion: Investigation
Mislabeling caused explosion: InvestigationTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorAn internal investigation into the explosion at a warehouse owned by Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industri (PPLi) in Klapa Nunggal facility, Bogor, the country's largest hazardous waste processing firm, revealed the...
Tue, 10 May 2005
EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra
EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra The scale of the tsunami disaster sparked massive sympathy and solidarity around the world. The European Union (EU) has played a leading role in that international response.
Tue, 10 May 2005
'No quality school for the poor'
'No quality school for the poor'Many observers and parents have complained about the cost of quality, yet affordable education, citing the central government's lack of resolve to fully subsidize education for the poor. The Jakarta Post asked Jakartans their thoughts on the issue.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Police stage half-hearted war agains gambling
Police stage half-hearted war agains gamblingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe following is the second in a series of reports on gambling in the capital, which despite being illegal is a common activity here.Although National Police chief Gen.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Indonesia and Exhibition
Indonesia and Exhibition I like Indonesia and Indonesians very much, especially my wife, who is an Indonesian citizen. As a project manager, I recently visited the internationally famous Hannover Industrial Exhibition.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Officer promises safe Papua polls
Officer promises safe Papua pollsJAYAPURA, Papua: A top military officer in Papua said on Friday the June elections in the province would be undisturbed. "The military has not detected any indications that Papuan separatists will disrupt the elections, which will be held simultaneously on June 27,"...
Tue, 10 May 2005
Abolish democracy
Abolish democracy in RI, too costlyFrom Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds.The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that...
Tue, 10 May 2005
Message from the EuroCham Chairman
Message from the EuroCham ChairmanThis month marks the first anniversary of EuroCham, the European Business Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia. Funded by a number of major European companies, the national European Business Associations in Indonesia and including Indonesian partners with links to...
Tue, 10 May 2005
USAID provides grant for lead level tests
USAID provides grant for lead level tests BANDUNG: The United States Agency for International Development has given a US$25,000 grant to a program that will test lead levels in schoolchildren and street vendors in Bandung.
Tue, 10 May 2005
RI maids spurn M'sia over money
RI maids spurn M'sia over moneyMALAYSIA: With many Indonesian maids looking for higher-paying jobs elsewhere, Malaysia will invite domestic aides from Thailand, Cambodia and Sri Lanka, a minister said in remarks published on Monday.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Int'nal programs promote student autonomy
Int'nal programs promote student autonomy Simon Marcus Gower Contributor/JakartaThe role of the teacher in a classroom is quite often a difficult one. Trying to lead a group of students in their classroom studies consistently requires a balancing act of establishing and maintaining direction and...
Tue, 10 May 2005
1. Munir (3x15)
1. Munir (3x15) Ex-BIN official questioned over Munir poisoning 2. Marine (1x40) 'Flimsy' cell blamed in escape of killer marines 2. Hasis (1x30) Australian arrested for drugs 4. Buyat (1x30) Sociologist questions Buyat case 5. Edu (2x25) Private universities wary of foreign competitors
Tue, 10 May 2005
'Congestion, chaos, graft' in port
'Congestion, chaos, graft' in portZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe overlapping management of state port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) II and 11 separate terminal handling firms (PBMs) in Tanjung Priok port has caused chaos and corruption, a special government team says.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Council speaker jailed for three years over fake diploma
Council speaker jailed for three years over fake diplomaFadli, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung PinangTanjung Pinang's municipal council speaker, Bobby Jayanto, was given three years sentence by the Tanjung Pinang district court in Riau Islands on Monday, after being proven guilty of using a fake senior...
Tue, 10 May 2005
Private universities wary of foreign competitors
Private universities wary of foreign competitorsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPrivate universities in the country called on the government on Monday not to allow the operation of foreign universities here, citing their unreadiness to face competition.
Tue, 10 May 2005
Mulyana's case demonstrates nobody immune to corruption
Mulyana's case demonstrates nobody immune to corruptionIgnatius Haryanto, Jakarta If people perceive those working for non-governmental organizations as clean, honest people they should think again, with the arrest of General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W.