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Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 11
Rupiah Rates July 11 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,608.32 6,862.55 7,273.23 7,197.51 Brunei dollar 1 6,033.47 5,441.06 5,767.74 5,706.63 Canadian dollar 1 8,402.40 7,578.74 8,032.33 7,948.65 Swiss franc 1 7,889.67 7,118.10 7,542.18 7,465.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
People living on E. Canal site face eviction
People living on E. Canal site face evictionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fate of people whose land and homes are affected by the long- delayed East Canal Project now appears sealed as Jakarta's governor, Sutiyoso, has signed regulations allowing their forcible eviction if they...
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Stocks advance, paced by Telkom, Astra on rupiah
Stocks advance, paced by Telkom, Astra on rupiahBloomberg/JakartaIndonesian stocks rose, paced by PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia and PT Astra International, after the rupiah gained for the first day in three, easing concern the cost of imports and servicing dollar-denominated debt will escalate.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Is ethanol the answer to fuel shortage?
Is ethanol the answer to fuel shortage?Harold Koh, Jakarta If last week's nationwide fuel shortage is anything to go by, Indonesian motorists may have a lot more queuing up to do at petrol kiosks in the future.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Witness protection law 'crucial'
Witness protection law 'crucial'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs lawmakers gear up to deliberate the long-awaited law on the protection of witnesses and victims of violence, experts have said that it must be comprehensively discussed and detailed in order to push forward judicial reform.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Another tragedy in Aceh: Illegal logging
Another tragedy in Aceh: Illegal loggingContributor to The Jakarta Post Riedo Panaligan is a recipient of the 2005 Journalism Fellowship Program of the Bangkok-based Southeast Asian Press Alliance. From Banda Aceh he has filed a special report on illegal logging in Aceh province, plus related...
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Malaysia keeps 5-6% GDP forecast
Malaysia keeps 5-6% GDP forecast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's central bank will not revise its 2005 GDP growth forecast of between 5 percent and 6 percent, despite surging oil prices in the global market, its governor said on Sunday.
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Rice urges ASEAN to push Myanmar for democratic reform
Rice urges ASEAN to push Myanmar for democratic reformP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/Phuket, ThailandU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Southeast Asian nations on Monday to press Myanmar's military rulers to reform, as she toured the reconstruction in tsunami-hit southern...
Tue, 12 Jul 2005
Timor oil
Timor oil East Timor has finally secured its pot of liquid gold. After protracted, sometimes bitter, negotiations with Australia over oil and gas in the Timor Sea, agreement on the disputed Greater Sunrise gas deposit confirms a resource-led future for East Timor.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Military finds marijuana field
Military finds marijuana field JAKARTA: A military platoon discovered a marijuana plantation during a routine patrol in the Aceh district of Seulimeum, in Aceh Besar regency.The Indonesian Military said in a statement the plantation, covering two kilometers, was operated by the separatist Free Aceh...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Open-source, not Microsoft, best suited to Indonesia
Open-source, not Microsoft, best suited to IndonesiaVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, vmahmud@yahoo.comThere's been some interest recently regarding the news that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono invited Microsoft chairman Bill Gates to open a research center in Indonesia.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Digital Cameras: Between Competition and Market Opportunities
Digital Cameras: Between Competition and Market OpportunitiesE.A. Joseph Renyut Contributor Jakarta Technology, particularly the technology of photography, has undergone very rapid progress, especially recently, with the presence of digital cameras in the market.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Reigning champion Lee upsets Taufik in Malaysian Open
Reigning champion Lee upsets Taufik in Malaysian Open Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Defending champion Lee Chong Wei was the toast of the home crowd when he upset Olympic gold medalist Taufik Hidayat in the quarterfinals of the Malaysian Open badminton tournament on Friday.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service Digital Printing: From Households to IndustriesB. Gunawan Contributor, Jakarta Digitalization is an electronic revolution that has brought about changes not only in the information technology, telecommunications, audio-visual products or home...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Digital Printing: From Households to Industries
Digital Printing: From Households to IndustriesB. Gunawan Contributor, Jakarta Digitalization is an electronic revolution that has brought about fantastic changes, not only to information technology, telecommunications, audio-visual products and home appliances, but also to printing technology.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Mega criticizes SBY over fuel shortages
Mega criticizes SBY over fuel shortages CIREBON, West Java: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri has criticized the administration's response to the ongoing fuel shortages.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
JP/18/BRIEFS
JP/18/BRIEFSMaya Resort & Spa, a favorite for Aussie couplesMaya Ubud Resort & Spa grabbed the Gold Category Award in the Best Resort Spa Overseas and Silver Category Award in Best Hotel/Resort in Southeast Asia based on Holidays for Couples Magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2005.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Ambon speedboat drivers on strike
Ambon speedboat drivers on strike AMBON, Maluku: Some speedboat drivers operating in the Belakang Kota area of Ambon city, serving the Laha and Waiyame routes, have stopped operating since Friday following a kerosene shortage in the city.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service
For Marketing Perspective --- Digital Imaging Service Digital Printing: From Households to IndustriesB. Gunawan Contributor, Jakarta Digitalization is an electronic revolution that has brought about fantastic changes, not only to information technology, telecommunications, audio-visual products and...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
SBY issues decree on fuel saving measures
SBY issues decree on fuel saving measuresRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono instructed officials in central and local government institutions to issue directives requiring the saving of fuel.The Presidential Instruction No.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Antigraft activist walks free despite conviction
Antigraft activist walks free despite convictionNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAntigraft activist Farid Faqih reportedly left Jantho Penitentiary on Friday after the prison did not receive notification of his detention being extended.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
1. Arroyo -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26)
1. Arroyo -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) Catholic bishops censure Arroyo, no call to resign 2. Motor -- 42 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) to come 3. Bali -- 32 pts 3 cols 2line (2x21) Bali named world's favorite tourist island --- 6. Photos and advertisement
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Bali again named world's favorite tourist island
Bali again named world's favorite tourist islandThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBali was again named the world's best tourist island after a recent survey held by New York based Travel+Leisure Magazine."We have been informed by the magazine's editors.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Police, taxi firms boost security as thefts rise
Police, taxi firms boost security as thefts riseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe police are enhancing cooperation with city taxi companies and have instructed officers to pay more attention to cabs following an increase in taxi robberies.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Howard names Bill Farmer as new envoy to RI
Howard names Bill Farmer as new envoy to RIVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAustralian Prime Minister John Howard named on Sunday Bill Farmer, the head of country's embattled Immigration Department, as Australia's new ambassador to Indonesia.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Weakening fundamentals worsen rupiah free fall
Weakening fundamentals worsen rupiah free fallRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah's plunge over the past few weeks may not have spoiled last weekend's wedding party for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's son, but it could eventually undermine his government.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Djunaidi arrested upon arrival
Djunaidi arrested upon arrivalEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA key suspect in an alleged graft case involving state insurance firm PT Jamsostek, Ahmad Djunaidi, has been arrested after evading a travel ban that allowed him to make a trip to Saudi Arabia for a minor haj pilgrimage.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Badminton shows its street smarts
Badminton shows its street smartsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the ebbing darkness of early Sunday morning, badminton enthusiasts of all ages came to set a record on the city's main thoroughfare.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
RI remains
RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9. After reading the indignant reaction to a suggestion that Indonesia let elderly foreigners retire in Indonesia, I think there may be some short-sightedness when looking at...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Sutanto vows to be impartial
Sutanto vows to be impartialThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNewly installed National Police chief Gen. Sutanto pledged to turn the force into an independent institution, despite his close ties to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Local elections and Papuan politics
Local elections and Papuan politicsIwan S. Ardjali, Jakarta In international studies, the right to self-determination is recognized by the United Nations Charter, the Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, etc.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Rare pets given up in Bogor
Rare pets given up in BogorTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorA family in Jl. Sanggabuana, Bogor, were distressed that they had to part with their bird pet, and their child had been crying all morning about it."He knows that our pet is going to be taken away.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Candra/Sigit triumph in Malaysian Open
Candra/Sigit triumph in Malaysian OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's third seeded Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto served warning for next month's World Badminton Championships by taking the Malaysian Open on Sunday, their second straight men's doubles title.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Strong quake triggers panic in Palu
Strong quake triggers panic in PaluRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluA strong earthquake jolted Palu and the surrounding areas on Sunday morning, sparking panic among city residents.Fearing building collapses and the possibility of a tsunami, many residents fled their homes for higher ground.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Hynix seals deal with Victus Capital
Hynix seals deal with Victus Capital SEOUL: Hynix Semiconductor Inc. said late on Friday it had completed the sale of its stake in Hyundai Imagequest Co. Ltd. to Victus Capital Korea.After the sale, Hynix no longer holds a stake in Imagequest, Hynix said in a filing with South Korea's Financial...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Assessing business performance
Assessing business performanceDavid J. Finneren, Jakarta Recent media reports on corporate corruption, fraud, poor governance, and environmental and social mismanagement have eroded much of the faith held in companies by a broad range of constituent parties.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
U.S., Vietnam eye closer bonds
U.S., Vietnam eye closer bondsDidier Lauras, Agence France-Presse/HanoiVietnam and the United States mark 10 years of normalized ties on a high after months of progress which has fueled expectations that relations between the former foes will only grow closer in the decades to come.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Fuel crisis hits Lampung fishermen
Fuel crisis hits Lampung fishermenOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungHasanudin grabbed his empty fuel container back when a policeman tried to take it from him as he waited in line at a gas station in Kotakarang, Bandarlampung.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Displaced children want to study
Displaced children want to studyM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAmbonese refugees La Hali and his wife Wa Uhi may be poor and illiterate but they do understand the importance of a good education.In fact, Wa Uhi made enquiries as to how much it would cost to send her two girls, nine-year-old...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
OCBC secures Islamic banking license
OCBC secures Islamic banking license SINGAPORE: A Singapore bank has opened for business in Brunei with an eye toward securing a slice of the rapidly expanding Islamic banking market, the Overseas Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) said on Saturday.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Fed Cup
Fed CupIndonesia 1, Puerto Rico 1Results in Salinas, Puerto Rico on Saturday from the World Group II playoff (Indonesia in bold) Kristina Brandi bt Romana Tedjakusuma 6-4, 6-3Wynne Prakusya bt Vilmarie Castellvi 6-3, 6-4Thailand 4, Slovak Republic 1 Results in Bangkok on Sunday from the World Group...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Muhammadiyah activist held for allegedly harboring terror suspect
Muhammadiyah activist held for allegedly harboring terror suspectID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, MalangPolice have detained Muhammadiyah activist Joni Achmad Fauzani on charges of harboring a terrorist suspect, making him the first person associated with Muhammadiyah to be held for terrorism charges.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Election violations alleged, trial begins in Medan
Election violations alleged, trial begins in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThree candidates, who ran for mayor of Binjai, brought their cases to court on Friday, charging that the Binjai Election Committee had disadvantaged them by changing the election schedule.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Doves to bring 'European feel' to Monas
Doves to bring 'European feel' to MonasDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaYulianto, 30, (photo left) a bird keeper at the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta, was stressed out on Sunday as many of the around 800 doves he had been entrusted with looking after had taken ill,...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Indonesia should ratify covenant on political rights
Indonesia should ratify covenant on political rightsRidarson Galingging, Jakarta The government is expected to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). The ratification will make the ICCPR a binding legal instrument that can be enforced domestically.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Ismeth wins in Riau election
Ismeth wins in Riau election BATAM, Riau Islands: Riau Islands Elections Committee has officially finished vote counting and named Ismeth Abdullah as the candidate gaining most of the votes in the election for the province's governor.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Fuel crisis cools down
Fuel crisis cools down KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The fuel crisis in Kupang started to cool down on Saturday, with the long lines of vehicles waiting for gasoline starting to disappear.Security was still tight around gas stations, with police personnel trying to prevent retail traders from buying...
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Widow killed in Tanjung Priok fire
Widow killed in Tanjung Priok fire JAKARTA: An 80-year-old widow died in a fire that destroyed 50 houses in Muara Bahari, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta, early on Saturday.Police are still investigating the cause of fire.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
Turkey donates $1m to children's project
Turkey donates $1m to children's projectJAKARTA: Turkey, which has been active in providing assistance to victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami, recently donated US$1 million to the OIC Alliance to Safeguard Children Victims of the Tsunami, the Turkish Embassy in Jakarta announced.
Mon, 11 Jul 2005
People feel more insecure taking taxis
People feel more insecure taking taxisDamar Harsanto and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing reports of robberies by taxi drivers, frequent taxi travelers are now extra cautious about taking a taxi.