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Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Clash threatens Aceh peace
Clash threatens Aceh peaceNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe first confirmed cross-fire involving Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) guerrillas broke out on Sunday, putting a peace deal in the province to a serious test.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
JP/INDONESIA
JP/INDONESIAIndonesian lawyer for Australian drugs charges model quits The Indonesian lawyer representing an Australian model held on drugs charges on the resort island of Bali said on Friday he quit the case because he could not meet her expectations.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Country needs more cardiologists
Country needs more cardiologists PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The Indonesian Cardiologist Association has promised to help the government meet the demand for the heart specialists in remote areas by 2010.The association's secretary-general, Harmani Kalim, said that Papua, East Nusa Tenggara, North...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Researcher finds bird flu antigen
Researcher finds bird flu antigen SEMARANG: An agricultural researcher claims to have discovered a herbal antigen for avian influenza, which has killed three people in the country.Sumardi of the School of Agricultural Science at Soegijapranata Catholic University in Semarang said his herbal...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Incremental tax reform
Incremental tax reform The new package of tax reforms the government will propose to the House of Representatives next month addresses many of the deeply rooted concerns of taxpayers over the uncertainty of tax law enforcement and their demand for equality with tax officials before the law.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Malaysia celebrates its 48th Anniversary of Independence
Malaysia celebrates its 48th Anniversary of Independence today. Malaysians all over the world are celebrating this joyous and auspicious occasion with pride and in the spirit of solidarity and unity.This pride and solidarity are indicated in the symbol for this year's commemoration of the...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
British invention in Indonesia
British invention in IndonesiaDaisaku Ikeda, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore Sixty years have passed since the end of World War II, which came to a close with Japan's surrender on Aug. 15, 1945.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
JM seeks investors for monorail project
JM seeks investors for monorail projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProblem after problem revolving around financial difficulties keep clouding the monorail project which is supposed to be completed in mid-2007.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
BPK unveils Rp 69 billion graft in Bekasi municipality
BPK unveils Rp 69 billion graft in Bekasi municipalityAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Prosperous Justice Party faction (FPKS) at the Bekasi council says it will report several Bekasi municipal officials to the prosecutor's office for embezzling the 2004 budget.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
BI must hike rates, keep speculators in check: Analysts
BI must hike rates, keep speculators in check: AnalystsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the rupiah continuing its slide against the U.S. dollar, the central bank must move more swiftly and aggressively in raising interest rates and tightening up the local forex market to protect it from...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
UMI establishment gets foreign support
UMI establishment gets foreign supportBATAM, Riau Islands: The establishment of the Indonesian Maritime University (UMI) in Batam, Riau Islands, has received strong support from three countries.Nada Faza Soraya, the chairwoman of Indonesian Maritime Education Foundation (YPMI), said on Saturday...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
RI cricket team picked for Vanuatu
RI cricket team picked for Vanuatu JAKARTA: The Indonesian Cricket Foundation (ICF) has picked 14 players to represent the country in the ICC EAP Cricket Cup in Port Vila, Vanuatu, from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Ministry refuses to inaugurate Badrul
Ministry refuses to inaugurate BadrulAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore uncertainty reigned in Depok local government on Sunday after the Ministry of Home Affairs refused to inaugurate Badrul Kamal as mayor after he won the election in the West Java High Court early this month.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Nias journalist goes missing
Nias journalist goes missingMEDAN, North Sumatra: A journalist from the Berita Sore afternoon daily, Eliudin Telembanua, 50, had been declared missing since he was reportedly kidnapped by unidentified persons four days ago.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Council supports relocation
Council supports relocationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Council threw its weight behind West Jakarta municipality's plan to relocate street vendors in the downtown area of Glodok to nearby markets, but called on the municipal administration not to use violence."We support the plan.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
RI men make it four for four, Timy/Devota in another final
RI men make it four for four, Timy/Devota in another finalMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The same two national pairings will meet once again in the men's final of the LA Menthol Indonesia Open Beach Volleyball Championship, while Ni Putu Timy Yudhani and Devota Rahawarin are poised for a...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Indonesia a second home to me: Outgoing Tunisian envoy
Indonesia a second home to me: Outgoing Tunisian envoyVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany people in Indonesia may not knowing exactly where Tunisia is, but everybody knows Tunisian dates -- which are delicious and a must during Ramadhan.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
We see high revenue contribution from Asian hotels: Four Seasons
We see high revenue contribution from Asian hotels: Four SeasonsIn line with an upward trend in economic growth over the past few years, tourism and business travel have started to grow as well, resulting in positive implications for the hotel business here.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
True freedom of religion
True freedom of religionUli Parulian Sihombing, Jakarta This newspaper reported on Thursday Aug. 25, 2005 that 23 churches in Bandung, West Java were forced to close by hard-line Muslim groups. The Ahmadiyah worship facilities were destroyed in Parung Bogor and other cities also.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Local bowlers dismissed from ABF Tour, Malaysia triumphant
Local bowlers dismissed from ABF Tour, Malaysia triumphantMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a dismal day for local hopefuls in the Jakarta leg of the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) Tour on Saturday, while mighty Malaysia issued a resounding warning for November's Southeast Asian...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Govt won't prosecute Muslim hard-liners over church closure
Govt won't prosecute Muslim hard-liners over church closureMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BandungThe government said it would not take action against Muslim hard- liners who closed down dozens of churches in West Java last year, arguing that what was being...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Indonesians consider 'private label' as good as big brands
Indonesians consider 'private label' as good as big brandsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs basic needs prices go up, Erwina Susanti has started to buy groceries based on price, rather than brand, selecting those products whose quality matches well-known brands.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
The struggle for a nation's soul
The struggle for a nation's soulMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEach weekend Adrian cringes. In the adjoining street to his house sits a large church. The space between it and his house does not shield his family from the echo of the choir praising the Holy Trinity.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Free education an illusion
Free education an illusionFrom KompasThe government's statement that free education will be available for all this year remains nothing but an illusion, because in our experience, the residents of Cimanggis, Depok, West Java, are not getting any cost relief for our school-age children.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Lights failure closes Polonia for 7 hours
Lights failure closes Polonia for 7 hoursApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanFlights returned to normal at Polonia Airport in Medan, North Sumatra, on Sunday after a fault in the runway illumination system forced the airport to close for almost seven hours.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Susilo's economic policy
Susilo's economic policy President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's lack of resolute macroeconomic policy is a recipe for economic disaster on a magnitude similar to the hyperinflation of 1998. With Indonesia importing oil at inflated prices and selling at much lower price, we are practically importing...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Hasyim told to bring peace back to PKB
Hasyim told to bring peace back to PKB SURABAYA: Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi has been asked to mediate peace talks to end a rift between National Awakening Party (PKB) cofounders Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and Abdullah Faqih.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
MAS may seek foreign chief
MAS may seek foreign chief KUALA LUMPUR: National carrier Malaysia Airlines (MAS), which last week posted one of its worst quarterly losses, may hire a foreign managing director to boost its flagging performance, a report said on Saturday.The company posted a 280.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Polio campaign goes door to door
Polio campaign goes door to doorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHealth workers and officials were busy out persuading mothers to take their children for two more drops of polio vaccine on Tuesday, days before the planned national polio vaccination campaign restarts (PIN).
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSPolice looking for Chinese national JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police are looking for Chen Chung, a People's Republic of China national, for allegedly exporting timber without the required documents. Chen is the director of private company CV Sabda Kreasi.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Malaysia doubles up in RI leg of ABF Tour
Malaysia doubles up in RI leg of ABF TourMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Malaysia showed its might in the Indonesian stop of the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) Tour on Sunday, with men's bowler Alex Liew and women's bowler Lai Kin Ngoh taking the top honors.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
International mechanism on protection of the right to freedom of
International mechanism on protection of the right to freedom of religionUli Parulian Sihombing Jakarta This newspaper reported on Thursday Aug. 25, 2005 that 23 churches in Bandung, West Java were forced to close by hard-line Muslim groups.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
COS wins joint oil exploration contract
COS wins joint oil exploration contractAgence France-Presse, BeijingA Chinese firm has won a joint contract from the state oil companies of China, the Philippines and Vietnam to search for oil and gas in a disputed area of the South China Sea, state media said on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Earthquake jolts Banda Aceh, Padang
Earthquake jolts Banda Aceh, Padang JAKARTA: Earthquakes shook Banda Aceh and Padang on Sunday and Saturday respectively.No casualties or damages were reported.In Banda Aceh, the 5.7-magnitude tremor occurred at around 11 a.m.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
1. Aceh ---- 1x22
1. Aceh ---- 1x22 Clash threatens Aceh peace 2. Polio --- 1x30 Door-to-door drive ahead of polio program 3. Rupiah -- 3x15 BI must hike rates, keep speculators in check: Analysts 4. Volley -- 1x32to come lateRR
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Council vows to focus more on city problems
Council vows to focus more on city problemsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid criticism that the City Council has yet to address crucial problems experienced by most Jakarta residents after nearly a year into their term of office, the council has vowed to focus more on clean water...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
More foreign sex workers arrested
More foreign sex workers arrested JAKARTA: After arresting over 180 foreign sex workers last Friday, police and immigration officials apprehended another 36 foreign sex workers in several nightclubs in Jakarta over the weekend.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Karatekas hoping to reach their peak in Cebu City
Karatekas hoping to reach their peak in Cebu CityMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a difficult year of poor results and discord within the team, national karatekas are hoping the worst is behind them.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Fate of veterans' widows
Fate of veterans' widowsFrom KompasMy mother is the widow of an independence war veteran who receives a government pension in Yogyakarta. For three years now, she has not been receiving what she is entitled to.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Clove farmers waiting for higher profit
Clove farmers waiting for higher profitJongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, ManadoThe price of cloves in Manado has plummeted to Rp 25,000 (US$2.50) a kilogram, causing farmers of the spice to think twice before selling their harvest.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Frequently Asked Questions on investing in Indonesia
Frequently Asked Questions on investing in IndonesiaHow do you set up a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) company in Indonesia?A Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) company should be incorporated as an Indonesian limited liability company (PT) and domiciled in Indonesia.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Council backs plan to relocate vendors in Glodok
Council backs plan to relocate vendors in GlodokThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe City Council threw its weight behind West Jakarta municipality's plan to relocate street vendors in the downtown area of Glodok to nearby markets, but called on the municipal administration not to use violence.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
West Irian Jaya regencies ready to hold first simultaneous elections
West Irian Jaya regencies ready to hold first simultaneous electionsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraAfter twice being delayed, regencies in the newly established West Irian Jaya province, except Raja Ampat regency, are ready to hold simultaneous regental elections on Aug.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Media firms urged to encourage gender equality
Media firms urged to encourage gender equalityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJournalists ended a three-day discussion on gender in the media here on Sunday, calling on all media firms, labor unions and other organizations to provide equal opportunities to both male and female press workers.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Teaching on Bawean island requires rare dedication
Teaching on Bawean island requires rare dedicationIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Bawean IslandThe principal of a state elementary school in Tambak district, Nursyahid, hurriedly entered the seven-meter-by-eight-meter classroom.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
'A degree is not everything'
'A degree is not everything'The government has woken up to the issue of bogus universities that have provided, according to a report, unlicensed degrees to many of its officials, including former vice president Hamzah Haz. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their reactions to the issue.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
President calls for higher oil output
President calls for higher oil outputIndonesia's president on Sunday called for greater domestic oil and gas production to help the country battle the impact of soaring global crude oil prices that are threatening its economic recovery.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
Asian, European editors meet to bridge gap
Asian, European editors meet to bridge gapThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAsia and Europe have much in common but a lack of in-depth discourse has left a wide gap between the two continents. An Asian and European seminar this week, bringing together leading newspaper editors from the two continents, is an...
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
RI braces for liberalization of downstream oil and gas sector
RI braces for liberalization of downstream oil and gas sectorLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing is the first of a series of articles planned in anticipation of the liberalization of the country's downstream oil and gas sector later this year.
Mon, 29 Aug 2005
VP rejects conditions for GAM amnesties
VP rejects conditions for GAM amnestiesMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SemarangVice President Jusuf Kalla has dismissed calls by lawmakers for Aceh rebels to be compelled to swear an oath of loyalty to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia as a precondition for being...