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Sat, 01 May 2004
Jailed priest denied medical care
Jailed priest denied medical care PALU, Central Sulawesi: A convicted cleric, Rinaldy Damanik, coordinator of the Central Sulawesi Christian Church Crisis Center, has reportedly been prevented from receiving medical treatment in Jakarta for his kidney disease.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Military hunts dreaded snipers in restive Ambon
Military hunts dreaded snipers in restive AmbonM. Azis Tunny and Tiarma Siboro, Ambon/Jakarta Religious clashes escalated again in Ambon, Maluku on Friday as arson, gunfire and explosions rocked the battle-scarred city, injuring at least 19 people and paralyzing the provincial administration.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Bomb hoax at printer factory
Bomb hoax at printer factory JAKARTA: Printer manufacturer PT Epson in Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi, received a telephoned bomb hoax on Friday at 10 a.m. About 5,000 employees were immediately evacuated and the bomb squad called in to search the factory.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Police summon witnesses over SMP 56 controversy
Police summon witnesses over SMP 56 controversyEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police have summoned nine witnesses related to their investigation of the dispute over SMP 56 state junior high school."Since we just started the investigation this week, we have yet to name any suspects or any possible...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Endy M. Bayuni
Endy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts 2. Mahmud1 -- Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regions 1 x 45 Part 1 of 2 Bad proposition for oil mining contractors T.N. Machmud Jakarta
Sat, 01 May 2004
Komnas HAM reports rights abuses in Aceh
Komnas HAM reports rights abuses in AcehTiarma Siboro JakartaThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) submitted to the government on Friday reports of human rights abuses since martial law was declared last May.
Sat, 01 May 2004
New tap water rate calculation to be completed soon
New tap water rate calculation to be completed soonDamar Harsanto, Jakarta City-run tap water operator PD PAM Jaya and its foreign partners, British firm Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and French PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja), will have a newly revised basis for calculating the rate for tap water services...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Compulsory education a big challenge
Compulsory education a big challengeLeony Aurora, Jakarta After the first 10 years in the push to give everyone at least a ninth grade education, the government has expressed concerns that it is not working as there are still 72 regencies and municipalities across the country with student...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Tips for the sanitation service
Tips for the sanitation serviceFrom Warta Kota On April 21, many parts of Jakarta were flooded, causing long and very serious traffic congestion. One of the reasons could be that water formed pools in artery roads because the road-side gutters, filled with soil, sand and garbage, failed to function...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Rupiah Rates April 30
Rupiah Rates April 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,612.41 5,886.53 6,282.55 6,216.16 Brunei dollar 1 5,376.17 4,786.51 5,107.98 5,054.55 Canadian dollar 1 6,681.98 5,949.55 6,348.65 6,282.71 Swiss franc 1 7,104.85 6,326.85 6,750.43 6,681.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Komnas HAM reports Aceh abuses
Komnas HAM reports Aceh abusesTiarma Siboro, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) submitted to the government on Friday reports of human rights abuses since martial law was declared last May.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ignoring the real meaning of education
Ignoring the real meaning of educationMochtar Buchori, Jakarta An abhorrent event that took place in Kampar, Riau, not long ago is still fresh in the minds of many Indonesians. It was an event where within a time span of less than one month, teachers and students in schools throughout the district,...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Astra net profit up 46.4 percent
Astra net profit up 46.4 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic automotive giant PT Astra International said on Friday that its unaudited net profit for the first quarter of this year rose by 46.7 percent on stronger sales from its top three divisions.The firm's net profit surged to Rp 1.
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4
FOR AD WATCH (MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- Tuesday - May 4;JP;CD; ANPAc..r.. Ads-watch-politics-brandBranding Politics -- another advertising phenomenaRodney Louis Vincent JakartaHaving spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections.
Sat, 01 May 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 1, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 1, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service5:00 Pak Odor's Show 5:30 Music6:00 TV...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Sutiyoso signs decree on land purchases for canal project
Sutiyoso signs decree on land purchases for canal projectDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has signed a decree providing the guidelines for the acquisition of land for the development of the East Flood Canal, which include a recommendation that the president order the seizure of land of...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Prudential may resume operations
Prudential may resume operationsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The judge appointed by the commercial court to supervise the PT Prudential Life Assurance bankruptcy case decided on Friday to let the company resume operations after it was closed down on Monday by its controversial...
Sat, 01 May 2004
New supermarket offers midnight shopping
New supermarket offers midnight shoppingMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Besides recreational sites and entertainment centers, shopping malls have become an alternative outlet for people living in Greater Jakarta on the weekends.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Stocks fall on Ambon, weak global markets
Stocks fall on Ambon, weak global marketsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock index tumbled by 2.31 percent on Friday due to negative sentiment created by uncertainty over the domestic political and security situation, and declines in a number of benchmark stock markets.
Sat, 01 May 2004
HI management, workers fail to reach agreement
HI management, workers fail to reach agreementBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Forty-one years since it was officially opened by Indonesia's first President Sukarno, Hotel Indonesia, along with the adjacent Inna Wisata Hotel, was closed down on Friday following a new private investor's decision to...
Sat, 01 May 2004
HSBC donates social foundations
HSBC donates social foundations YOGYAKARTA: In conjunction with the 120th anniversary of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) Indonesia, the bank donated Rp 120 million to three social foundations under the supervision of Yogyakarta Sultana GKR Hemas.
Sat, 01 May 2004
A perennial problem
A perennial problem Torrential rains crippled much of Jakarta last week. Many people on their way home from work had to spend hours on the trip as most of the capital's roads were severely congested. For City Hall officials, the occurrence, which obviously has a huge impact on the city's economy,...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Healthy political culture
Healthy political culture From Media Indonesia Recent political developments are disappointing as they demonstrate an unhealthy political culture laden with intrigue and character assassination of one's political foes in an unfair attempt to win support from the public.
Sat, 01 May 2004
April 29, 2004
April 29, 2004Weak banking supervision The preliminary findings of the investigations into bad banking practices which led into the closure of two small banks -- the Denpasar-based PT Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Jakarta-based Bank Asiatic -- by Bank Indonesia on April 8 raised great doubts about the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, May 4, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, May 4, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children Show 8:00 Music: Asyik Asyik 9:30 News: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Indosat reports strong profit
Indosat reports strong profitDow Jones, Jakarta Publicly listed telecommunications firm PT Indosat said on Friday its first quarter net profit rose significantly due to an increase in cellular revenue and gains from a stake sale.Net profit jumped to Rp 556.4 billion (US$65.46 million) from Rp 53.
Sat, 01 May 2004
* Pertamina starts color-coding kerosene Page 3
* Pertamina starts color-coding kerosene Page 3 * Election laws slack about political donations Page 4 * TNI warns of new militia violence in E. Timor Page 5 * Schools should stress quality thinking Page 6 * Police summon 9 witnesses over SMP 56 dispute Page 9 * Azinger, Sauers lead in New Orleans...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Joint teams to speed up response to environmental destruction
Joint teams to speed up response to environmental destructionTony Hotland, Jakarta Acknowledging the flaws in law enforcement for environmental crimes, the government has established a joint team of environmental experts, police officers and state prosecutors to speed up and improve the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
A perennial problem
A perennial problem Torrential rains crippled much of Jakarta last week. Many people on their way home from work had to spend hours on the trip as most of the capital's roads were severely congested.For City Hall officials, the occurrence, which obviously has a huge impact on the city's economy,...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Forest development centers set up
Forest development centers set up JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has established four Centers for Regional Forestry Development Control to coordinate and synchronize plans among related institutions concerning forests, nature reserves, river basins and hunting grounds.
Sat, 01 May 2004
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue.When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise.
Sat, 01 May 2004
1. BREW -- 1 x 40
1. BREW -- 1 x 40 Yogyakarta 'could be world heritage city' 2. TARU -- 2 x 35 Cigar company Taru Martani uses Sultan's legacy to sell products
Sat, 01 May 2004
On Prudential
On Prudential Assurance I refer to the editorial Our legal black hole in The Jakarta Post's April 29 issue.When I was growing up in Britain, the Prudential Assurance Co, affectionately known as "the Pru", was more of a public institution than a commercial enterprise.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Residents question land acquisition fund
Residents question land acquisition fund MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of residents living along Jl. Ngumban Surbakti, Medan, returned to the North Sumatra legislative council on Friday to voice questions about the land acquisition fund of Rp 76 billion for the 3.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Teachers strike, students neglected
Teachers strike, students neglected INDRAMAYU, West Java: Thousands of elementary school students in Indramayu regency were neglected on Friday as their teachers went on a strike to demand the local legislative council accept the 2003 accountability report of Regent Irianto MS Syafiuddin.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Pertamina introduces color-coding keroscene today
Pertamina introduces color-coding keroscene todayFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm PT Pertamina starts a color-coding program for subsidized kerosene on Saturday in Greater Jakarta as part of efforts to help tackle shortages in the area.
Sat, 01 May 2004
RI journalists to study in Manila
RI journalists to study in Manila MANILA: Three Indonesians are among 11 Asian journalists who have won scholarships from German foundation Konrad Adenaur Stiftung, to pursue a master's degree in journalism at Ateneo de Manila University in the coming academic year.
Sat, 01 May 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attack JP/5/plane2 x 31 East Kalimantan council alleges markup in plane, hotel purchases JP/5/WASTE1 x 30 Most Surabaya firms have no IPAL JP/5/MACET1 x 55 Bandung traffic congestion costing Rp 1 billion per day
Sat, 01 May 2004
1. BAASYIR: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. BAASYIR: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS More than 100 hurt after Ba'asyir's rearrest2. AMBON: 3 LINES, 17 COUNTS Military hunts down dreaded snipers in troubled Ambon3. GUSDUR: 2 LNIES, 24 COUNTSCourt ruling shoots down Gus Dur's presidential bid 4.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attack
Ex-East Timor militia gang armed to teeth set to attackYemris Fointuna, Kupang A joint military and police force in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) are keeping a watch on pro-Indonesia militiamen suspected of attempting to create chaos in neighboring East Timor.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and
Wiranto's candidacy versus international public opinion and International actionJusuf Wanandi Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Boyce was very diplomatic when declaring that he respected Indonesia's processes to elect a president and would accept whatever the result was, so long as the process was fair.
Sat, 01 May 2004
JP/18/BANTI
JP/18/BANTIBantimurung's butterflies still caught in the net. Fabio Scarpello Contributor MakassarBantimurung is wedged in the mountains 41 kilometers north of Makassar in South Sulawesi. Here a 15-metre cascade of sparkling water gushes out between lushly vegetated limestone cliffs into a stream...
Sat, 01 May 2004
HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM
HISTORY OF PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN RI AND GAM--------------------------------------------------------------------- Early 2000 President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid announces a six-month humanitarian pause in Aceh to reduce the number of civilian casualties, but tension heightens as the military...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Lending rate could go down to 13%
Lending rate could go down to 13%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lending rates are expected to decline to an average of 13 percent by year-end from the current level of more than 15 percent, according to a senior banker.
Sat, 01 May 2004
East, west meet in the expanded EU
East, west meet in the expanded EUVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 15-member European Union (EU), Europe's most powerful and prosperous grouping, is creating another milestone in its history on Saturday when its 12-starred blue flag sweeps aside the last vestiges of the Cold War and...
Sat, 01 May 2004
FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4
FOR Marketing Perspective --- Tuesday -- MAY 4 bank is now in your handBurhanuddin Abe Contributor Jakarta One afternoon a garment wholesaler at the Tanah Abang market, Haji Hasan, received an order worth Rp 50 million (about US$5,875) from a trader in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
Sat, 01 May 2004
JP
JP checked Diners enjoy the fine food and atmosphere of a Chinese restaurant in the Bapindo building, Jakarta. Chinese food is enormously popular here and can be enjoyed in all manner of locations, from street stalls to shopping malls to star-rated hotels.
Sat, 01 May 2004
'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools'
'City shouldn't be allowed to sell schools' The legal dispute over a land swap deal involving the SMP 56 state junior high school and property developer PT Tata Disantara has yet to be resolved. The determined stance by the school's teachers, students and parents in the face of prosecution by the...
Sat, 01 May 2004
Lack of protection haunt workers
Lack of protection haunt workersA. Junaidi, Jakarta Indonesian migrant workers are observing this year's International Labor Day, with the government's failure to protect them remaining as one of their major concerns."I have not taken days off for almost three years.
Sat, 01 May 2004
Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workers
Creating a better social security system for Indonesian workersAlex Arifianto Jakarta The Indonesian government is currently undertaking a major reform of the country's social security system to provide social security coverage for all citizens, regardless of their income or employment status.