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Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Gus Dur, Taufik hospitalized
Gus Dur, Taufik hospitalizedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas are undergoing treatment for health problems, after weeks of tiring regional visits and other activities related to...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Presidential election must be peaceful
Presidential election must be peaceful Indonesia's presidential election is not an all-out, exclusive and definitive war. The Sept. 20 presidential runoff is a competition between two knights, to be held based on democratic values.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 2, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 2, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Art Within Moving Shadows by I Nyoman Sujana (Kenyem), at Ganesha Gallery, Four Seasons Resort Bali, Jimbaran, 10 am to 6 pm, until Sept. 23.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Toyota reaffirms commitment in Indonesia with MPV project
Toyota reaffirms commitment in Indonesia with MPV project Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Company (TMC) launched on Wednesday the fifth generation of the popular Kijang multipurpose van (MPV), the Kijang Innova.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Bureaucracy hampers export of orchids
Bureaucracy hampers export of orchidsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarIndonesia is home to more than 5,000 species of orchid, or one- fifth of the world's total. Unfortunately, in terms of the orchid business, Indonesia is still behind other countries in the region.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Bali bomber in cafe
Bali bomber in cafe JAKARTA: Bali bomber Ali Imron was spotted at a cafe in Central Jakarta on Wednesday drinking with National Police of bomb squad chief Brig. Gen. Gorries Mere. National Police Chief of Detectives Comr. Gen.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
East Java opens title defense with win
East Java opens title defense with winMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang East Javanese women began their defense in the National Games (PON) volleyball competition with a convincing 3-0 win over Papua on Wednesday.The defending champions won the match 25-19, 25-14, 25-23.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
City mulls adopting Malaysian septic tank
City mulls adopting Malaysian septic tankDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The capital's unintegrated sewage system has long been blamed for contaminating groundwater and rivers with untreated waste.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 2, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 2, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
A hope from the House
A hope from the HouseFrom TempoFinally, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has announced the 678 new legislators who will sit in the House of Representatives (DPR) and Regional Councils (DPD) for the 2004- 2009 term.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Political Islam and today's politician
Political Islam and today's politicianSanti W.E. Soekanto, Jakarta Which Indonesian Muslim figure could be more political than former president and former Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Abdrrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid? As senior journalist Rosihan Anwar said recently: "Gus Dur is the embodiment of...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
On tax stimulus
On tax stimulus I am writing in response to the article by David Sumual on Aug. 26 on the need for a tax stimulus to create new investment and higher economic growth for Indonesia.While in principle, I agree with Sumual's argument, I think his tax stimulus proposal does not go far enough.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
When politicians are still trapped by old way of thinking
When politicians are still trapped by old way of thinkingImam Cahyono, Jakarta In politics there is no such thing as an everlasting enemy. This was proven in the declaration of the National Coalition on Aug. 19.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Japanese lawmakers visit E. Kalimantan
Japanese lawmakers visit E. Kalimantan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A delegation of 10 Japanese legislators visited the East Kalimantan provincial administration on Wednesday, promising local officials they would help the local government combat illegal logging in the province.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Annualized inflation slows down in August
Annualized inflation slows down in AugustThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Annualized inflation in August slowed down compared to the previous month as a slower increase in the prices of basic food commodities, the largest contributor to inflation, put a brake on inflationary pressure.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates Sept.1
Rupiah Rates Sept.1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,956.23 6,246.30 6,636.64 6,565.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,768.11 5,180.07 5,503.10 5,444.93 Canadian dollar 1 7,510.66 6,746.88 7,165.60 7,091.84 Swiss franc 1 7,795.08 7,001.74 7,436.95 7,359.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Jakarta strikes before PON opening
Jakarta strikes before PON openingThe Jakarta Post, Palembang Jakarta ruled early in the National Games (PON) by collecting six gold medals a day before the opening ceremony of the 16th edition of the Games here at Jakabaring Stadium on Thursday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 L
Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 LNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post JakartaIt was a hot, sunny day when I drove the new Ford Escape 2.3L out of the Indomobil compound in Cawang, East Jakarta, for a test drive offered by PT Ford Motor Indonesia for a couple of days.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
RI shares end 2.7% up on regional gains, rupiah
RI shares end 2.7% up on regional gains, rupiahDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended sharply higher Wednesday on foreign buying, boosted by gains across Asian markets amid easing oil prices, dealers said.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Disappointed by food event
Disappointed by food event I just returned from a company outing in Bandung and was looking forward to going to "Heritage Food in Heritage City" at Gedung Arsip Nasional, which was a one-day event (Aug. 29, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.). My husband and I arrived at 6 p.m.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
ITF vows to help Myanmarese sailors
ITF vows to help Myanmarese sailors JAKARTA: The International Transportation Federation (ITF) has pledged to step in and help the more than 1,200 Myanmarese mariners who have been stranded in southeast Maluku regency for almost 10 years.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Most transport workers yet to unionize
Most transport workers yet to unionizeRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Minister of Manpower and Transmigration has called on transportation workers to form a labor union in an attempt to improve their bargaining position and working conditions.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Activists says free press in peril
Activists says free press in perilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twelve prominent activists warned on Wednesday that the country's free press is in peril, as law courts have continued to use the Criminal Code to try journalists in defamation cases.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Australia explains missile plan to TNI
Australia explains missile plan to TNI JAKARTA: An Australian delegation held a meeting with the Indonesia Military (TNI) leadership on Wednesday in a bid to clarify its plan to equip its fighter jets and aircraft with long-range cruise missiles.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
'We don't have time to enjoy arts'
'We don't have time to enjoy arts' As a major city, Jakarta hosts a relatively large number of artistic events and performances. The arts are important if one is to learn to appreciate the achievements of others.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Students in the dark on pluralism
Students in the dark on pluralismLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of students have just stepped down from a stage decorated with a big backdrop emblazoned with the word "pluralism". But when asked what the word means, many of the students could not come up with a clear definition.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Import increases 16.06%: BPS
Import increases 16.06%: BPSTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Imports in July escalated by 16.06 percent to US$4.11 billion from $3.54 billion in the previous month, with non-oil and gas imports at the highest since the economic crisis in 1997, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
TNI probes alleged corruption in Aceh
TNI probes alleged corruption in Aceh JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Wednesday that he had ordered an investigation into corruption allegedly perpetrated by his institution during the implementation of martial law in Aceh.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 49
1. DISCOURSE: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 49 'No significant effort made to deal with forest fires' 2. RUSSIA: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Russian school attackers threaten to kill children 3. INFLATION: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Annualized inflation slows down in August 4.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
RP, China hope for free trade zone
RP, China hope for free trade zone Philippine President Gloria Arroyo and Chinese President Hu Jintao expressed hope on Wednesday for the early establishment of a planned free trade zone linking China and 10 Southeast Asian countries.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Mega's wealth rockets by Rp 15b in 3 years: KPK
Mega's wealth rockets by Rp 15b in 3 years: KPKThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta/Mataram In three years, the amount of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's verified assets has increased by more than Rp 15 billion (US$1.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Close race expected in election runoff, survey shows
Close race expected in election runoff, survey showsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With only three weeks to go until the election runoff, a pollster revealed on Wednesday the two candidates would face an uphill battle to win the presidency, according to the...
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Kupang destroys befouled sugar
Kupang destroys befouled sugar KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) in Kupang recently found contaminated sugar in several local stores and shops, an agency official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Armed robbers swipe Rp 56.5m
Armed robbers swipe Rp 56.5m TANGERANG: Three armed robbers stopped a car and snatched a bag on Tuesday containing Rp 56.5 million (US$6,141).Police reports said on Wednesday that the victim, Emi A.Z., 40, was driving his car on Jl.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Holy scripts a sacred quest for Balinese man
Holy scripts a sacred quest for Balinese manJagadhita, Contributor, Denpasar Some people collect stamps and coins, others paintings and antiques. I Wayan Turun, meanwhile, prefers to collect holy scripts written on palm leaves, or lontar.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Innova steals limelight at Jakarta Show
Innova steals limelight at Jakarta Show Even before its public unveiling, about 14,000 units of the Toyota Kijang Innova had been ordered. This demonstrates just how enthusiastic the public is about the successor to the legendary Kijang, which first hit Indonesia's streets in 1977.
Thu, 02 Sep 2004
Acupuncturists to hold expo
Acupuncturists to hold expo JAKARTA: The Indonesian Acupuncturists Association (Paksi) plans to hold an exhibition from Dec. 4 to Dec. 6 at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan, Central Jakarta.The Indonesian Acupuncture Expo 2004, the first of its kind, will feature seminars, workshops,...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Most fuel prices to remain unchanged
Most fuel prices to remain unchangedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices of most fuel products for transportation and industry for the month of September remain unchanged, except for jet fuels Avtur and Avgas, state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina said on Wednesday.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Mayor urges good public services
Mayor urges good public services TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim has ordered his subordinates to do their best to provide quality service to the public without expecting rewards."Satisfied residents would appreciate the administration and be willing to pay land and property tax on time,"...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Pragmatism determines choice
Pragmatism determines choiceBenny Susetyo, Jakarta Political culture plays a dominant role in a paternalistic society like Indonesia's. The patron-client pattern forms the basis for the relationship among community members.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
E. Kalimantan and Jambi affected by haze
E. Kalimantan and Jambi affected by hazeJon Afrizal and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Jambi/Samarinda The number of hotspots in East Kalimantan and Jambi provinces has been rising over the past few days, suggesting that the fire problem in these provinces is worsening, with haze already apparent in the...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
KPU in hot water over alleged budget irregularities
KPU in hot water over alleged budget irregularitiesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislators slammed the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Tuesday for alleged irregularities in its budget spending for the legislative and presidential polls.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Concrete helps preserve old trees
Concrete helps preserve old trees Aging and climatic change have made some 50 old trees in the Bogor Botanical Gardens conservation center hollow; they also need to be filled in with a blend of pebbles and cement.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
On tax stimulus
On tax stimulus I am writing in response to the article by David Sumual on Aug. 26 on the need for a tax stimulus to create new investment and higher economic growth for Indonesia.While in principle, I agree with Sumual's argument, I think his tax stimulus proposal does not go far enough.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Golkar Party leaders split as internal rift deepens
Golkar Party leaders split as internal rift deepensTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An internal rift within the Golkar Party has led several party leaders to split ranks from the party's pro-President Megawati Soekarnoputri Nationhood Coalition to instead back presidential candidate Susilo...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
1 x 44
1 x 44 East Kalimantan and Jambi affected by haze JP/5/MUNA2 x 30 NGOs provide more evidence of corruption against Muna officials JP/5/SAYUR2 x 29 Growers in Majalengka bemoan low vegetable prices JP/5/5KPI1 x 28 ITF to help stranded seamen
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Competitive market benefits power consumers
Competitive market benefits power consumersDavid O'Brien, Jakarta An article in this newspaper on Aug. 23, 2004 reported the doubts that consumer protection activists have for reform of the Indonesian power sector.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Olympic champ looks to inspire W. Java at PON
Olympic champ looks to inspire W. Java at PONEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang The 2004 men's singles Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat is expected to carry on his winning form in Athens when the West Java men's badminton team begins its gold quest at the 2004 National Games (PON) here...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Mapparesa grounded for two years
Mapparesa grounded for two yearsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Banyumas police chief Sr. Coms. Andi Mapparesa was demoted to a paperwork job for two years on Tuesday for violating the police's code of ethics to stay impartial in the election.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Political module for women launched
Political module for women launchedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta To new women politicians and aspiring ones: Don't despair! That is the message of a new module on politics for women, issued on Tuesday by Yayasan Jurnal Perempuan (the Women's Journal Foundation).