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Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Govt to award tsunami workers
Govt to award tsunami workers JAKARTA: The government will soon award medals to local and foreign aid workers who were involved in the emergency relief mission in the tsunami-devastated Aceh region, a minister said on Friday.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Regents protest oil revenue delay
Regents protest oil revenue delay JAKARTA: A group of regents from oil-producing regencies across the country filed a complaint with the House of Representatives' finance commission about the central government's failure to disburse their shares of oil and gas revenues.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
RI maid charged with murder
RI maid charged with murder SINGAPORE: A Subordinate Court here charged an Indonesian maid, Rohana, on Monday with murdering her Singaporean employer, Tan Chiang Eng.If convicted, the 20 year old could face the death penalty.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
On competency-based curriculum
On competency-based curriculum In writing about the new competency based curriculum currently being introduced into the education system in Indonesia (Benefits and pitfalls of the new curriculum, The Jakarta Post, June 25), Alpha Amirrachman correctly highlights many of the issues surrounding this...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Abdillah-Ramli pair wins Medan election
Abdillah-Ramli pair wins Medan electionMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan elections commission on Saturday declared the Abdillah-Ramli team winners of the Medan direct mayoral election by a landslide of votes. In the election, Abdillah -- the incumbent mayor -- and Ramli grabbed 489,101 votes or 62.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
NGO monitors polluting cars
NGO monitors polluting cars JAKARTA: Non-governmental organization SwissContact has invited the public to monitor public vehicles in the capital by providing hotline text message number 08176600001.People seeing buses, bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) and taxis that are blowing excessive...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Kontras wants new probe into Timor abuses
Kontras wants new probe into Timor abusesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Commission of Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KONTRAS) has urged the government to follow up the United Nations' recommendations to reinvestigate the 1999 bloodshed in East Timor and to bring the case to the...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
School aid funds
School aid fundsFrom Warta KotaIn response to the report in Warta Kota (June 28) entitled Free elementary schools, humbug, as a school committee executive I would like to clarify that besides the aid for state elementary and junior high schools to mitigate the effects of the fuel subsidy reduction,...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Thai insurgents get weapons, trained with Indonesian militants: General
Thai insurgents get weapons, trained with Indonesian militants: GeneralSutin Wannabovorn, Associated Press/BangkokThai Muslim insurgents have stockpiled more than 7,000 firearms and trained with Indonesian militants to wreak violence in southern Thailand, a former regional army commander said on...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
1. PERTAMINA: 3 X 10
1. PERTAMINA: 3 X 10 Pertamina cuts supply for quota 2. POLICE 1 X 32 House clears Sutanto's way up 3. WOMEN: 1 X 48 Gender issue overshadows Muhammadiyah congress 4. ARROYO: 1 X 27 Tax freeze worsens Arroyo's woes
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Budget carriers need to consolidate: AirAsia
Budget carriers need to consolidate: AirAsiaAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurAsia's most profitable budget carrier AirAsia is expecting a wave of consolidation in the sector as rising fuel prices and firmer aircraft leasing rates put pressure on new entrants, a report said on Monday.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Disasters claim Rp 115.3b in losses
Disasters claim Rp 115.3b in lossesBANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Natural disasters in South Kalimantan have caused material losses amounting to Rp 115.3 billion (US$12 million) between January and June this year.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
1. Rupiah -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. Rupiah -- 48 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)Rupiah remains under pressure: Closes at 9,855 2. Susul -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21)Bird flu virus still as dangerous as ever: UN 3. Right -- 36 pts 6 cols 1lines (1x42)RI performs rights balancing act to win U.S. help 4.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
FPI quizzes Sutiyoso's stand
FPI quizzes Sutiyoso's standDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least 50 members of religious hard-line group Islam Defenders Front (FPI) sought an explanation from Governor Sutiyoso about the latter's stance on gambling and transsexuals.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Landslide kills husband, wife
Landslide kills husband, wifePADANG, West Sumatra: A landslide has hit areas on the slope of Turki Hill in Padang city, claiming the lives of husband and wife Eri, 36 and Esi, 34.The disaster at dawn on Monday happened after prolonged heavy rain over the past few days, said Afrizal, an official...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Garuda sees continuing trend in rising losses
Garuda sees continuing trend in rising lossesTeetering on the brink of bankruptcy, national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia saw a continued trend in operational losses in the first five months of the year, reaching a total of Rp 445 billion.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Mahadevi faces long road to enter UGM
Mahadevi faces long road to enter UGMSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaMahadevi, a 16 years old student, was joyful. She received announcement from Gadjah Mada University that she had passed an exam to enter the reputable university so that she would be soon eligible to be a communication...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
House clears Sutanto's way up
House clears Sutanto's way upTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSole candidate Comr. Gen. Sutanto was not made to labor on Monday to win the House of Representatives' endorsement for his appointment as the new police chief to replace Gen. Da'i Bachtiar.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Muhammadiyah's new ideology: Basis of reform
Muhammadiyah's new ideology: Basis of reformAchmad Jainuri, Surabya The main theme of the 45th Muhammadiyah Congress, held in Malang July 3-8, focuses on the reconstruction of the tajdid (reform) movement.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Minister says Sanyo set to increase investment in Indonesia
Minister says Sanyo set to increase investment in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDefying concerns of a possible layoff here, an Indonesian unit of global electronic producer Sanyo Co. plans to invest more in Indonesia and has set aside US$20 million for expansion, says a minister.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
More elephantiasis cases found
More elephantiasis cases foundMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangWith her hugely swollen left leg, moving around the house is painful for Toti, 23, a housewife living in Kunciran Induk in Pinang, Tangerang city.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
* Muhammadiyah displays political double standards Page 2
* Muhammadiyah displays political double standards Page 2 * 'Terrorists planned to bomb police HQ' Page 4 * Aceh schools need overhaul after disappointing exam results Page 5 * Graft in KPU Jakarta: More corruption or just rumor? Page 6 * Tension rises in Depok ahead of poll result announcement...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
RI firms hit the road for $350m
RI firms hit the road for $350mOliver Biggadike and Karen Lane, Dow Jones/SingaporeAsia's international bond pipeline is looking stronger after the only deal scheduled last week was canceled, with issuance from a handful of companies likely to top US$1 billion over the next fortnight.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Comedian Qomar won't run in poll
Comedian Qomar won't run in pollINDRAMAYU, East Java: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has nominated 10 pairs of Indramayu regent and vice regent hopefuls, but the name of comedian Nurul Qomar did not appear on the list of PDI-P candidates.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
New terminal for migrant workers
New terminal for migrant workers JAKARTA: In a bid to improve the quality of service for migrant workers, a new terminal is being built and will be ready for use at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport later this year.The new facility will enable migrant workers to go straight to their hometowns.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
PLN plans to spend $1.6b power plants
PLN plans to spend $1.6b power plantsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power utility company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) plans to spend at least US$1.6 billion to build four or five gas- fired power plants in an effort to help prevent power shortages in Java and Sumatra.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
City planning facelift to improve Kota image
City planning facelift to improve Kota imageDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration revealed on Monday that it was finalizing a draft blueprint for development in Kota, West Jakarta, as part of efforts to revive the historic downtown area as a commercial area and a...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
1. Fuel --- 1x40
1. Fuel --- 1x40 Jakartans start to feel the bite of fuel shortage 2. Report - 2x21 Muhammadiyah defends its involvement in politics 3. Envoy -- 1x35 House screens ambassadorial nominees 4. Crash --- 1x32 Baby of train crash victim dies 5. Cutline - 1x36 Acehnese in Jakarta support peace talks
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Bill aims to boost teachers' skills
Bill aims to boost teachers' skillsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWork is a balancing act for Suparti, a teacher with 11 years' experience who is employed by two schools some 50 kilometers apart.She said her life as a teacher had become an idealism versus financial demands trade-off.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Tax freeze worsens Arroyo's woes
Tax freeze worsens Arroyo's woesJohn O'Callaghan, Reuters/ManilaLegal threats to President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's economic reforms hit the Philippine peso and stocks on Monday as allegations of election cheating and corruption appeared to be eroding some of her support base.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
JP/ /
JP/ /The Philippines: A Reality CheckJamil Maidan Flores, Jakarta On the eve of the observance of the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, there seems to be little to celebrate, if you go by all the bad news bannered by the newspapers and blared by the other media.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Asian security forum to discuss N. Korea
Asian security forum to discuss N. KoreaP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/WashingtonWith the Korean nuclear talks in limbo for more than a year, officials are looking at the Asia-Pacific region's biggest official security forum this month to help break the deadlock.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Budiharjo to stage homecoming recital
Budiharjo to stage homecoming recital An Indonesian-born pianist who has won international acclaim is expected to stage a rare performance at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) on Tuesday evening.On invitation from the city's Vienna Music Conservatory, Canadian piano player Esther Budiharjo will take...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
'No pickpockets in new trains'
'No pickpockets in new trains'The police are continuing to investigate the cause of Thursday's train crash, which has now claimed four lives and injured some 600 passengers. Investigators say they are still unsure whether the accident was caused by mechanical problems, faulty railway systems, human...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Strong anchor for banks
Strong anchor for banks The criteria for national anchor banks that was announced by Bank Indonesia last week will accelerate the pace of consolidation of the 132 banks into a sound, strong and efficient, yet leaner banking industry through mergers and acquisitions.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Indosat to try out its 3G technology
Indosat to try out its 3G technologyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's second largest telecommunications company PT Indosat aims to try its third generation (3G) technology next month to support its bid for a license and increase its customers."We will start with a pilot project in August.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Saving endangered fauna in Indonesia
Saving endangered fauna in IndonesiaFemke den Haas, Contributor, JakartaIndonesia is very high up on the world list of nations with animal species under threat of extinction.The illegal pet trade is a big threat to the survival of many animal species: The rich biodiversity of Indonesia is vanishing...
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
Court rules Mulyana trial to go ahead
Court rules Mulyana trial to go aheadThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Anticorruption Court has rejected initial defense arguments on behalf of General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W. Kusumah, a defendant in a high-profile bribery case.
Tue, 05 Jul 2005
KPK questions Puteh's wife
KPK questions Puteh's wife JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Monday questioned Linda Purnomo, wife of suspended Aceh governor and convicted embezzler Abdullah Puteh.Linda refused to comment about the questioning.
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Third-Generation operators rely on outsourcing
Third-Generation operators rely on outsourcingZatni Arbi, Contributor, JakartaOutsourcing for information technology systems has been around for several years now, and analysts say the market is growing.
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Ambon to host religious meeting
Ambon to host religious meeting AMBON, Maluku: Ambon is scheduled to host the Asian Religious Youth Assembly meeting between July 4 and July 6 of this year.The Ambon event represents a preliminary meeting ahead of the World Conference and Peace meeting to be held in Kyoto, Japan, in August next...
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Poverty on the rise in Samarinda
Poverty on the rise in SamarindaRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaThe son of Madurese migrants living in East Kalimantan's capital of Samarinda is skinny, his stomach distended. The three-year-old boy, Syaiful, weighs less than nine kilograms.
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Going legit: How to use legally licensed software
Going legit: How to use legally licensed softwareArnawa Widadga, Contributor, Jakarta, arnawa__widagda@yahoo.comFor the software, film and music industries, piracy is a big concern. And many manufacturers and designers are likely to be pleased at signs here that intellectual property rights are...
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
School aid funds
School aid funds need controlFrom Warta KotaIn response to the report in Warta Kota (June 28) entitled Free elementary schools, humbug, as a school committee executive I would like to clarify that besides the aid for state elementary and junior high schools to mitigate the effects of the fuel...
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Looking critically into the abyss of depravity
Looking critically into the abyss of depravityAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAre human beings basically decent, or do they simply go raving mad at the touch of a button?Is evil genetic, or ingrained in certain cultures? In any case, the capacity of humans for violence knows no bounds, as...
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Telkom needs extension from SEC
Telkom needs extension from SECThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom announced that it had submitted a proposal to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for a 15-day extension in filing its 2004 audited financial account.
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Australia supports RI's antipolio drive
Australia supports RI's antipolio driveJAKARTA: Australia has announced that it will provide A$1 million and a technical expert to help Indonesia in its polio immunization campaign, the Australian embassy in Jakarta announced.
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
Swiss minister: Transparency, guts necessary to fight corruption
Swiss minister: Transparency, guts necessary to fight corruptionA group of journalists from Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam, including Riyadi Suparno of The Jakarta Post, visited Switzerland recently at the invitation of the Swiss government.
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
RI aims for two golds in physics contest
RI aims for two golds in physics contest JAKARTA: Indonesia is banking on the Asian champions in its bid to bag two gold medals in the 36th Physics Olympiad in Salamanca, Spain.Andika Putra of Sutomo senior high school in Medan, Purnawirman of the SMAN 1 state senior high school in Pekanbaru, Ali...
Mon, 04 Jul 2005
God's warning to national leaders
God's warning to national leadersFrom Warta KotaIt seems that Allah has issued a lot of warnings, ranging from the devastating tsunami catastrophe in Aceh, the communal clashes in various regions, to the epidemics prevailing one after another.