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Fri, 22 Jul 2005
JP/18/IMAGES
JP/18/IMAGESStreet children come together to enjoy communal meal Reports have circulated recently about the incidence of malnutrition in Indonesian children, a cause of much concern. Care of Kids Ministry, a non-governmental organization engaged in social activities with a focus on health service...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
RP to up ASEAN imports tariffs if sales tax impasse remains
RP to up ASEAN imports tariffs if sales tax impasse remainsAgence France-Presse, Manila Philippine tariffs on imports from ASEAN countries will rise by a percentage point to compensate for a key sales tax if a legal impasse over its introduction is not resolved, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Buddhists 'Asadha' to be observed
Buddhists 'Asadha' to be observedMAGELANG, Central Java: Commemorating the Buddhist celebration of Asadha, the Buddhist community is to hold the Sejuta Pelita Sejuta Harapan procession at Borobudur Temple on Saturday.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Terrorism and terrorists
Terrorism and terrorists Opinion articles in The Jakarta Post often share an angle on Indonesian Islamic terrorism: It is not Indonesian and it is not Islamic. Karen Armstrong's article Blame the politics, not the religion of Islam(The Jakarta Post, July 13), offers a similar view of international...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Progressive vehicle tax 'won't affect investment'
Progressive vehicle tax 'won't affect investment'Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's plan to impose a higher taxes on private vehicles as part of its energy saving campaign is unlikely to affect investments in the automotive sector, a government official says.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Telekom to work on XL IPO to raise $300m
Telekom to work on XL IPO to raise $300mB.K. Sidhu, Asia News Network, The Star/Kuala LumpurTelekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is believed to be working with at least two advisers on the initial public offering (IPO) for its Indonesian unit, PT Excelcomindo Pratama (XL), from which it plans to raise about...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Govt responsible for education
Govt responsible for educationFrom Koran TempoThe high cost of education in Indonesia gives poor people no choice but to keep their children at home, as it is already difficult for them to meet their daily needs, even before considering school fees.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Trauma slowly slips from memory of Acehnese children
Trauma slowly slips from memory of Acehnese children Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh Trauma suffered by tsunami survivors has slowly slipped from memory of most children, but orphans keep their traumatic experience longer. "I'm not traumatized.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Jakarta mulls use of smart card
Jakarta mulls use of smart card JAKARTA: The city administration is considering replacing identity cards with an integrated smart card that would contain the holder's personal information, including fingerprints.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Environmentalists eye middle class in recycling drive
Environmentalists eye middle class in recycling driveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA car stops in front of a blue and green tent in a hypermarket's parking lot on a Saturday.Not long afterwards, instead of loading plastic bags of shopping into her car, the driver unloads a broken rice cooker, a couple...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Three army officers killed in Aceh military plane crash
Three army officers killed in Aceh military plane crashThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Surabaya/MedanAn Indonesian Air Force plane crash landed onto an Aceh airport on Thursday, killing three Army officers -- including one member of Indonesia's nobility -- and injuring 20 others.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Edwin's Gallery celebrates 21 successfull years in Jakarta
Edwin's Gallery celebrates 21 successfull years in JakartaCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaAs Edwin's gallery in Jakarta celebrates its 21st anniversary, its owner, Edwin Raharjo, deserves sincere admiration and congratulations.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Shares index hits record high
Shares index hits record highDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended sharply higher on Thursday, with sharp gains in telecommunication and bank blue chips driving the main index to close at a record high, dealers said.They said foreign investors continued to buy blue chips after U.S.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
RI-Singapore trade rose 7.8% in Q2
RI-Singapore trade rose 7.8% in Q2 SINGAPORE: Singapore said on Thursday bilateral trade with Indonesia in the second quarter rose 7.8 percent from the previous quarter to reach S$8.3 billion (US$4.97 billion).
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Not all GAM members to receive amnesty: Official
Not all GAM members to receive amnesty: OfficialTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government said on Thursday that not all members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) would receive amnesty, with those being jailed for criminal offenses remaining in jail.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Two nabbed for mixing fuel
Two nabbed for mixing fuel JAKARTA: City police arrested on Thursday two suspects for mixing diesel with kerosene and selling it to the public.Chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Syahrul Mamma said the two suspects operated illegal fuel outlets on Jl.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Stop equating Islam with the Arab world
Stop equating Islam with the Arab worldPribadi Sutiono, London Leading international scholars and senior government and public figures are gathering in Bali this week to discuss mutual understanding and mutual respect among all faiths and religions in Asia and Europe.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Where to go in Semarang: Friday, July 22, 2005
Where to go in Semarang: Friday, July 22, 2005 The 600th Anniversary of Zheng He (Cheng Ho)'s Journey Cheng Ho Festival will be commemorated at Sam Poo Kong Temple in Semarang from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7: Performances; * Traditional ceremony, at 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Aug. 1 to Aug.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future Annastashya Emmanuelle Contributor Jakarta Left orphaned by the tsunami is not the end of the world. There is more to life than just grief, an Aceh orphan believes.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
RI to buy back treasury bonds
RI to buy back treasury bonds JAKARTA: The Indonesian government will offer to buy back an undisclosed amount of Treasury bonds from lenders and investors today as it endeavors to save on interest costs.The government is looking to repurchase bonds maturing between Jan. 1, 2006, and Dec.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
KPK questions two judges
KPK questions two judgesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo Jakarta High Court judges were questioned on Thursday as witnesses in a bribery investigation involving a lawyer of graft convict Abdullah Puteh, the suspended Aceh governor.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Gambling bosses facing hard times
Gambling bosses facing hard timesIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaArif (not his real name), a prominent numbers racket (togel) operator in Surabaya, shows a scar on his head to The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Military sets up 50 border posts
Military sets up 50 border postsBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The Tanjungpura Military Command has built 30 more outposts along the Indonesian and Malaysian border, bringing the total number of posts to 50.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Canadian Embassy holds photo expo
Canadian Embassy holds photo expoJAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy is cosponsoring a photo exhibition titled Warisan Perang Untuk Rakyat (Legacy of War) as part of its support for the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia Randolph Mank said.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
KPU receives international award
KPU receives international award JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has received an international award amid graft allegations that have seen three of its members named suspects and put behind bars.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Environmentalists eye middle class in recycling drive
Environmentalists eye middle class in recycling driveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA car stops in front of a blue and green tent in a hypermarket's parking lot on a Saturday. Not long afterwards, instead of loading plastic bags of shopping into her car, the driver unloads a broken rice cooker, a couple...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Depok workers paid below minimum wages
Depok workers paid below minimum wagesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned insurance firm PT Jamsostek announced on Thursday that 13 companies in Depok, West Java, were paying their workers less than the local monthly minimum wage of Rp 681,804 (US$71.7).
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 21
Rupiah Rates July 21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,837.01 7,076.68 7,494.52 7,419.12 Brunei dollar 1 6,132.27 5,534.77 5,864.28 5,802.60 Canadian dollar 1 8,460.40 7,637.47 8,090.67 8,007.05 Swiss franc 1 8,051.18 7,269.32 7,699.33 7,621.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Govt prepares regulation on W. Irian Jaya provinces
Govt prepares regulation on W. Irian Jaya provincesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn line with the Constitutional Court's verdict that upheld the creation of West Irian Jaya province, the government is drafting a law that will regulate the administration in the region.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changes
Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changesThis week, cell phone producers and authorized dealers nationwide are ringing in the changes; exhibiting new products and telecommunication technologies at the second Indonesia Cellular Show.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
1. Water (3x18)
1. Water (3x18) Walhi vows to refile petition over water law 2. Munir (2x18) Kontras urges SBY to speed up Munir probe 3. Judge (1x27) KPK questions two judges 4. Irja (2x24) Govt prepares regulation on West Irian Jaya
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Zheng's expedition feted in Semarang
Zheng's expedition feted in SemarangSEMARANG, Central Java: Commemorating the 600th anniversary of the journey of Chinese Admiral Zheng He (Cheng Ho, as he is known locally) to Semarang, a week-long festival is to be held here from Aug. 1 to Aug. 7.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
TV Today: Saturday, July 23, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, July 23, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 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 Bee5:30...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Push for use of renewable energy intensified
Push for use of renewable energy intensifiedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo help promote the use of clean fuel and renewable energy in generating electricity and bring European investors to the region, the ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) has launched a small power station financing...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
'Paralysis gone thanks to tsunami'
'Paralysis gone thanks to tsunami' Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh Sixteen-year-old Farida is a pretty girl with bluish-brown eyes. She comes from Lamno district, Aceh Jaya, an area populated by Acehnese with Portuguese blood.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Companies give hope to Acehnese children
Companies give hope to Acehnese children Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Many companies have shown their concern for the welfare of the children of Aceh following the tsunami that struck the province last December.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
First-half domestic cement sales up 9%
First-half domestic cement sales up 9%Soraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's domestic cement sales rose 9 percent in the first half from a year earlier, led by growth in West Java and Banten provinces, PT Semen Gresik, the nation's biggest cement maker, said.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
New S. Korean envoy feels comfortable in Indonesia
New S. Korean envoy feels comfortable in IndonesiaVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAttempt the impossible in order to improve your work. This has been the main motto of South Korea's new ambassador to Indonesia, Lee Sun-jin, during his entire diplomatic career.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Child doctors to make Jakarta a healthier city
Child doctors to make Jakarta a healthier cityAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith her bright eyes looking straight at the audience, 10-year- old Garnis faultlessly answered all the questions posed regarding her duties as a "child doctor".
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
'Barongan' in the mystical life of Blora
'Barongan' in the mystical life of BloraBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Karanganyar, Central JavaTwo huge tiger masks are placed in the two corners of the front of the stage.Right at the center, a man, sitting cross-legged, burns incense while saying prayers and incantations before finally...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Gasohol BE 10, a fuel substitute from cassava
Gasohol BE 10, a fuel substitute from cassavaThe nation's fuel crisis has made many aware of the urgent need for Indonesia to seek alternative fuel sources to prevent such problems from reoccurring. One fuel mix that would economize the use of gasoline and is also more environmentally friendly than...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Susilo's visit to Japan boosts investment by US$1.3 billion
Susilo's visit to Japan boosts investment by US$1.3 billionPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's visit to Japan from May 31 to June 3 has attracted investment commitments from Japanese businessmen of US$1.3 billion, Japanese Ambassador to Indonesia Yutaka Iimura said on Thursday.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Vendors protest against evictions
Vendors protest against evictions JAKARTA: Dozens of street vendors from Kalideres, West Jakarta, demonstrated in front of the City Council on Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta on Thursday to protest their evictions by public order officers earlier in the morning.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Impose progressive taxes on private transport: Experts
Impose progressive taxes on private transport: ExpertsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTransportation experts on Thursday welcomed the city's plan to impose progressive taxes on cars and motorcycles and urged the administration to use the funds collected from higher taxes to expedite the...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
'Important for GAM, government to trust each other'
'Important for GAM, government to trust each other' The government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are scheduled to sign a peace deal on Aug. 15 in Helsinki, Finland. The Jakarta Post's Tony Hotland spoke with Imam Syuja, an Acehnese legislator from the National Mandate Party (PAN) about peace...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Aceh's new peace deal
Aceh's new peace deal Aceh, located at the northwestern tip of Sumatra island, is Indonesia's westernmost province and is roughly the size of Kyushu. Aceh has been beset for as many as 30 years by bloody conflicts between government troops and separatist rebels seeking the province's independence.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Walhi to refile petition against water law
Walhi to refile petition against water lawThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShortly after its petition was rejected by the Constitutional Court, the Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi) said on Thursday it planned to file a new one with additional evidence in a determined bid to challenge the water...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
'Poorly lit areas are prone to crime'
'Poorly lit areas are prone to crime'As part of the government's efforts to save energy, the Jakarta administration has reduced lighting at its offices, as well as along the city's thoroughfares and in parks. Television stations also obeyed to the call to reduce broadcasting hours by four hours.
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Intro:
Intro: This special page is in observance of National Children's Day, which is commemorated on July 23 each year. This page takes a look at how children in Aceh are doing following the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the province, leaving many children homeless, orphaned or...
Fri, 22 Jul 2005
Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changes
Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changesThis week, cell phone producers and authorized dealers nationwide are ringing in the changes; exhibiting new products and telecommunication technologies at the second Indonesia Cellular Show.