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Tue, 20 Jul 2004
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 19, 2004 Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,200 -25 588,500 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 430 0 0 Andhi Chandra 485 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 975 25 231,500 Adhi Karya 325 -10 3,368,000 Adira Dinamika...
Tue, 20 Jul 2004
Soldier's killers face up to 8 years
Soldier's killers face up to 8 years DENPASAR, Bali: Prosecutors demanded that the Denpasar District Court sentence three men to seven and eight years' imprisonment over the death of soldier I Gusti Ketut Suardika from the local 163 Wirasatya Military Command.
Tue, 20 Jul 2004
Candidates to file complaints to court over election results
Candidates to file complaints to court over election resultsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya The campaign teams of two presidential and vice presidential candidates are set to file complaints with the Constitutional Court over the results of the July 5 polls.
Tue, 20 Jul 2004
RI, Egypt hold consultations
RI, Egypt hold consultations INDONESIA: Senior officials from Indonesia and Egypt met in Bali on Monday to boost the bilateral relations between the two countries.The Egyptian delegation led by Mahmoud Karem, Assistant to the Egyptian Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and Makarim Wibisono,...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Child abuse still rampant: Activist
Child abuse still rampant: ActivistDewi Santoso, JakartaThe country's legal system is unable to protect child victims of domestic violence, an activist says.Office manager of the National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas Anak) Rachma Fitriati said, although accurate figures were hard to come...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Use of gas in cars drops as support wanes
Use of gas in cars drops as support wanesFitri Wulandari and Muninggar Saraswati, Jakarta Taxi driver H.R. Thajim prefers premium gasoline to compressed natural gas (CNG) for his taxi even though he has to spend Rp 60,000 (US$6.8) a day on gasoline compared to Rp 20,000 ($2) a day if he used gas.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Sutiyoso
Sutiyoso named new PBSI chairmanEva C. Komandjaja Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso won the chairmanship of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) on Saturday after contender Dahlan Iskan withdrew his bid just before the votes began during an extraordinary meeting here.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
To vote or not to vote?
To vote or not to vote? Unlike in the past, people nowadays are brave enough to abstain from voting during general elections. Nobody is afraid to abstain during this era of "democracy".Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who was unable to launch his presidential bid due to illness,...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
The Jenkins family arrive in in Japan
The Jenkins family arrive in in JapanAgencies, Tokyo/JakartaGripping a cane and looking haggard, an American accused of deserting the U.S. Army and defecting to North Korea arrived in Tokyo on Sunday with his wife and two North Korean-born daughters after flying from Indonesia to face an uncertain...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Nahdlatul Ulama politics should be reinterpreted
Nahdlatul Ulama politics should be reinterpretedMuhaimin Syamsuddin, Jakarta The politics of 30-million-strong Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has been interpreted as the day-to-day politics of anyone who makes use of traditional Islamic symbols.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
RI takes bronzes in biology Olympiad
RI takes bronzes in biology Olympiad JAKARTA: Indonesia won three bronze medals at the International Biology Olympiad held this week at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, it was reported on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Jordan challenges S. Korea in Asian Cup
Jordan challenges S. Korea in Asian CupAssociated Press, Jinan, China The pressure will be on World Cup semifinalist South Korea to live up to its star billing on Monday when it takes on tournament newcomer Jordan in an Asian Cup soccer Group B match in the eastern Chinese city of Jinan.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
1. HDI: 2 LINES, 15 COUTS
1. HDI: 2 LINES, 15 COUTS Crisis, debt blamed for RI's low HDI2. SOCCER: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Underdog Indonesia snarls at Qatar in Asian Cup 3. JENKINS: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS The Jenkins family arrives in Japan 4. POSO: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS Female reverend shot dead in Palu 5.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Crisis, debt blamed for RI's low HDI
Crisis, debt blamed for RI's low HDIM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaA United Nations official and a scholar have blamed the prolonged economic crisis and the vicious cycle of the nation's debt on the failure of Indonesia to increase its human development index.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
MarkPlus expands business into Singapore
MarkPlus expands business into SingaporeDadan Wijaksana, SingaporeHaving opened an office in Singapore and marked its existence in the offshore market, top marketing strategy consultant MarkPlus&Co remains upbeat about facing much stiffer competition in the region's most dynamic business hub.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Allow money politics
Allow money politicsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn July 5, eligible Indonesians exercised their right to vote for their next president and vice president. If you asked who was the winner of the presidential election, the answer would be the media.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
'Nurdin, Puteh cases window dressing'
'Nurdin, Puteh cases window dressing'Abdul Khalik, JakartaAlthough law enforcers have stepped up a gear in their corruption investigations involving lawmaker Nurdin Halid and Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, skepticism remains widespread that the cases are merely political commodities ahead of the...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
People impressed by honesty
People impressed by honestyFrom Suara KaryaThe provisional results of the presidential election on July 5, show that extraordinary campaign teams were not necessary to win. What counted was honesty, and the honesty of a candidate was what encouraged people to vote for them.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Medical tests empty govt job seekers' wallets
Medical tests empty govt job seekers' walletsMulta Fidrus, TangerangHundreds of would-be civil servants in the Tangerang Regency have complained about the expensive medical checkups required for the application process.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Jakarta Fair surpasses targets, closes to fanfare
Jakarta Fair surpasses targets, closes to fanfareLeony Aurora , JakartaThe 2004 Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, ended with smiles on organizers' faces, as 2.25 million visitors showed up and more than Rp 300 billion (US$ 33.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Presidential aspirant ready to lose
Presidential aspirant ready to loseFrom Koran TempoThe presidential election on July 5 came off democratically, fairly and safely, despite some minor problems related to double perforations on the ballot papers.Indonesians realize the significance of electing their own leader. Even former U.S.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Second busway corridor yet to break ground
Second busway corridor yet to break groundBambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe city public works agency has apparently strayed from its schedule to begin widening the road designated for the second busway corridor, from Pulo Gadung bus terminal in East Jakarta to the National Monument (Monas) park in...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Beer firms eye Muslim consumers
Beer firms eye Muslim consumersTony Hotland, JakartaThe fact that Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world was not, and perhaps is still not, a major deterrent for alcoholic drink producers here in marketing their products.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
'It's about instan success, not hard work'
'It's about instan success, not hard work'Talent shows in the form of singing, beauty and modeling contests have become increasingly popular recently, attracting big audiences with corporations lining up to be sponsors. The Jakarta Post ask some residents about their opinion of this phenomena.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
ICR offers riding package at Phillip Island circuit
ICR offers riding package at Phillip Island circuitThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Australia-based International Circuit Riders has launched the world's first Grand Prix riding academy to teach the general public how to ride "like a championship racer".
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Maluku refugees await promised aid
Maluku refugees await promised aidM. Azis Tunny, MasohiRefugees from the Maluku conflict are still living precariously despite hundreds of billions of rupiah allotted by the central government to alleviate the problem.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Marty, the voice of RI foreign policy
Marty, the voice of RI foreign policyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kornelius Purba, Jakarta Until 2002, most spokesmen for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs acted as officials whose main duty was to deny press reports about the ministry or to blame the media for misquoting their boss.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
RI urges stop to West Bank wall
RI urges stop to West Bank wall JAKARTA: Indonesia has urged the United Nations Security Council and its General Assembly to take measures against Israel's construction of a wall in the West Bank, in the case that the Jewish state ignored the International Court of Justice (ICJ) decision.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Looking to the skies for the home above it all
Looking to the skies for the home above it all OR The ups and downs of apartment livingBruce Emond The Jakarta Post Jakarta-------------------------------------------- Many of us are putting aside our misty dreams of the three- bedroom with the white picket fence, and instead taking a long, hard...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Richard Gere and AIDS campaign
Richard Gere and AIDS campaign American actor Richard Gere was among the main speakers in a recent packed international conference on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or AIDS, held in Bangkok. He called for the press to take a greater role in fighting the deadly disease, asking them to devote...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
RI, Japan agree to export control
RI, Japan agree to export controlZakki P. Hakim, JakartaIndonesia must implement an export control mechanism on "sensitive items", otherwise it might meet difficulties in importing goods from developed countries, a discussion last week between the Indonesian and Japanese governments concluded.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Asia-Pacific executives concerned over near-term economic outlook
Asia-Pacific executives concerned over near-term economic outlook Global executives have become less upbeat about the economic outlook, but concerns are most pronounced in the developed Asia- Pacific economies, a survey showed on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
JP/4/scene19
JP/4/scene19 RI takes bronzes in biology Olympiad JAKARTA: Indonesia won three bronze medals at the International Biology Olympiad held this week at the University of Queensland, Brisbane, it was reported on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
A response to Joel D. Palmer's letter
A response to Joel D. Palmer's letter As one who owns a house in Indonesia and spends a great deal of time there, I find the comments from Joel D. Palmer, Jakarta, (Fear and loathing in Jakarta, CNN style, Your Letters, The Jakarta Post, July 14, 2004) to be a typical of the "head-in-the-sand"...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LETQuick Count is only PredictionFrom Koran TempoThe Economic and Social Research, Education and Information Institute (LP3ES) has challenged all parties to verify the quick-count method it is using to determine the results of the July 5 presidential election.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Mining in protected forests
Mining in protected forests Apparently concerned by the risk of messy litigation, as state oil and gas company Pertamina is now experiencing in its dispute with U.S.-based Karaha Bodas Company, the House of Representatives approved last week a government regulation in lieu of law allowing mining...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Agustina Wayansari/Hendarsyah Tarmizi
Agustina Wayansari/Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post/JakartaMajor apartment complexes are gearing up for face-lifts and more aggressive sales campaigns to anticipate a surge in demand, following the nation's peaceful direct presidential election.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Asian stocks seen mixed this week
Asian stocks seen mixed this weekAgence France-Presse, Jakarta/Singapore/JapanIndonesian shares, which fell marginally last week, are expected to strengthen this week pushed by Telkom, carmaker Astra International and resource companies, dealers said over the weekend.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
2 heads
2 heads 1. MARTY -- 1 x 35 Marty, the voice of RI foreign policy 2. OEI -- 1 x 42 Tycoon Oei is all the talk in Singapore
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Govt mulls omission of restructuring clause
Govt mulls omission of restructuring clauseRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Government officials and legislators now deliberating a revision to the Bankruptcy Law are likely to drop proposed articles that would allow companies with financial difficulties to undergo restructuring first, instead of facing...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Senior journalist Albert passes away
Senior journalist Albert passes away JAKARTA: A senior journalist from Suara Pembaruan, Albert Situmorang, died on Sunday at Mitra Kemayoran hospital, Central Jakarta, following a heart attack. He was 53 years old.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Female reverend shot dead in Palu
Female reverend shot dead in PaluIrvan NR, PaluAn unknown assailant shot dead a female reverend on Sunday night during a sermon at Effata Church in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu, some four hours away from the restive regency of Poso.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Sutiyoso stops construction at port
Sutiyoso stops construction at port JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has ordered state port operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesian (Pelindo) to stop the construction of shop houses on Jl. Enggano, Tanjung Priok, as the firm had not obtained building permits.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
PKS: Finally triumphant
PKS: Finally triumphantFrom RepublikaAs a member of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), I, and other party members, were happy to learn of the party's decision to support Amien and Siswono in the presidential election.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Activists acknowledge need for recycling
Activists acknowledge need for recycling JAKARTA: Green activists met on Saturday in Banjarsari, West Cilandak, South Jakarta, to join in a discussion on waste reduction in the city.Sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the participants agreed...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
checked
checked FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- APARTMENT Buyers' Preference Survey: Location remains buyers' main considerationApartments have become an important alternative as a place to live for many Indonesians, as indicated in the continued increase in apartment sales during the past few years.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Sumatra's forest in a critical state
Sumatra's forest in a critical stateJon Afrizal, Jambi"Protected" forests in the country are increasingly at risk from illegal logging and one, the Bukit Duabelas National Park in Sumatra, is now in a critical conditional, environmental data says.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
'Top brass won't be mired in E. Timor case'
'Top brass won't be mired in E. Timor case'Tiarma Siboro and Abdul Khalik, JakartaThe imprisonment of former East Timor governor Abilio Soares is maintaining the immunity of military top brass in the gross human rights violations in the former Indonesian province in 1999, a rights campaigner says.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Acehnese feel sideline over Puteh
Acehnese feel sideline over PutehNani Afrida and Tiarma Siboro, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Acehnese people will again have to face the bitter reality of the government's failure to consult and to take into account their aspirations every time it takes a major policy decision, even though the decision will...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
North coast schools prioritized
North coast schools prioritized TANGERANG: Tangerang administration has allocated Rp 70 billion (US$7.8 million) from its budget for the renovation of at least 219 elementary schools, most of which are located along the north coast.