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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).
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Mayor gets tough on developers
Mayor gets tough on developersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang In a bid to help improve public facilities in Tangerang municipality, Mayor Wahidin Halim has issued a ruling reinforcing the requirement for every housing developer to both allocate land for and construct public facilities...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
'It could take more than a decade to restore Leuser Park'
'It could take more than a decade to restore Leuser Park' About 60 people, including military and police personnel, attended a two-day workshop from Aug. 27 to Aug. 28 on Eradicating Illegal Logging of the Leuser Ecosystem in Medan, North Sumatra, organized by the Leuser management (UML).
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Infrastructure needs fixed financing scheme
Infrastructure needs fixed financing schemeFajar Hidayat, Jakarta In economics, the term infrastructure refers to fixed assets required to provide public services. Two key infrastructure are utilities, which comprise electricity, gas, water and telecommunications, and transportation facilities,...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
*Government team backs police findings on Newmont Page 2
*Government team backs police findings on Newmont Page 2 *Direct debate would enlighten voters: Analyst Page 4 *East Kalimantan and Jambi affected by haze Page 5 *Infrastructure needs fixed-financing scheme Page 7 *Monorail developer proposes route change Page 8 *'Bush-bashing', a favorite sport...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Tangguh inks third LNG deal
Tangguh inks third LNG dealFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta British energy giant BP PLC signed on Wednesday a US$2 billion deal to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) from its Tangguh LNG project in Papua province to South Korea's power company K Power.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Tax pardon for
Tax pardon for problem taxpayersFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe chairman of the Indonesian Economic Recovery Commission (KPEN) hopes that the next government will promptly apply a tax pardon to speed up the flow of funds and investment derived from problem taxpayers after they have taken flight abroad.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Medal inspires Flandy, Eng Hian
Medal inspires Flandy, Eng HianEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flandy Limpele and Eng Hian's Olympic bronze medal may have been a result of their decision to return to Indonesia last year when they were playing for England.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Susilo, Hasyim vow to fight corruption
Susilo, Hasyim vow to fight corruptionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent move to prove their will to fight corruption, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and vice presidential candidate Hasyim Muzadi visited the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
'The city needs more arts venues'
'The city needs more arts venues' The arts give people a outlet to express themselves, to explore more ideas and to capture their passions and emotions, helping to balance the tough existence in the metropolis. The Jakarta Post asked some residents where they go to enjoy the arts.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Toba Pulp receives ISO 14001 award
Toba Pulp receives ISO 14001 awardApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Pulp and paper company PT Toba Pulp Lestari, which has long been accused by local people of polluting the area, was awarded the ISO 14001 certificate on Tuesday for environmental management in its factories.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Five bidders compete for Bank Permata
Five bidders compete for Bank PermataDadan Wijaksana and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has short-listed five consortia vying for a majority stake in Bank Permata, allowing them to carry out due diligence investigations into the country's seventh-largest bank by assets...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Residents want clean Council
Residents want clean CouncilThe Jakarta Post TangerangHundreds of students, workers, non-governmental organization (NGO) activists and members of the arts community staged a rally outside the Tangerang City Council on Tuesday, enlivening the swearing-in ceremony of 45 new councillors.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
PGN posts lower net income on forex losses
PGN posts lower net income on forex losses Publicly-listed state gas distribution firm PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) announced on Wednesday that net income in the first half of this year had dropped by 82 percent compared to the same period last year, mainly due to foreign exchange losses.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
(Ad in Spotlight column - Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004)
(Ad in Spotlight column - Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2004) EXPANDING BANTEN'S POTENTIAL: World Trade Center (WTC) Jakarta executive director Arief Gunawan signs a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Banten province, while Banten Governor H.D. Munandar looks on.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Monorail developer proposes change to route
Monorail developer proposes change to route Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaDeveloper PT Jakarta Monorail has proposed another change to the route its monorail lines will take, its second since the US$5.9 million project was launched by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on June 14.
Wed, 01 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.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Drive regreens sizeable forest
Drive regreens sizeable forest JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa said on Thursday that a nationwide regreening campaign had succeeded in restoring over 300,000 hectares of forest.The minister said that the campaign had successfully rejuvenated mangrove forests and water catchment areas in 15...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Bill proposes salaries for foundation executives
Bill proposes salaries for foundation executivesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives and the government have completed drafting a bill to amend Law No. 16/2001 on foundations, which will allow foundation executives to be paid monthly salaries, wages or fees.
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
Police arrest another trigger-happy civilian
Police arrest another trigger-happy civilianEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If director Michael Moore was to make a sequel to his Oscar- winning documentary Bowling for Columbine, he might have eyed Jakarta as his next film location to depict a gun-crazed people, as the city has seen three...
Wed, 01 Sep 2004
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Infrastructure needs fixed financing scheme Fajar Hidayat Jakarta2. Yomi -- Energy efficiency gains can't prevent oil risks 1 X 45 Energy efficiency gains can't prevent oil risks Kan Tsutagawa The Daily Yomiuri Asia News Network Tokyo3.