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Sat, 10 Sep 2005
OPEC Shipments Will Increase 0.6% in Four Weeks Ending Sept. 24
OPEC Shipments Will Increase 0.6% in Four Weeks Ending Sept. 24 Saijel Kishan, Bloomberg, London OPEC is set to ship 0.6 percent more oil in the four weeks ending Sept. 24 than in the previous four weeks, the consulting company Oil Movements said.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Defense Ministry to verify TNI firms
Defense Ministry to verify TNI firms JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense has set Sept. 27 as the deadline for all military units to provide lists of hundreds of their business entities for verification before being handed over to the government.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Shops still closed near plan crash site
Shops still closed near plan crash siteApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanMunir Sitepu has locked himself in his home for four days since a Mandala airplane plowed into a densely populated area in Medan on Monday.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
'High interest rates only hurt people'
'High interest rates only hurt people'To curb the rapid fall of the rupiah against foreign currencies, Bank Indonesia increased the interest rate of its promissory notes, which prompted commercial banks to raise their interest rates.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Unitary state
Unitary state must be defended The latest developments in Indonesia have aroused considerable concern, with the nation facing various issues, notably political and economic stability. The oft-criticized negotiations with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were followed by the rupiah's depreciation and...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Three Turks nationals detained for robbery
Three Turks nationals detained for robberyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThree Turkish nationals are being questioned by the police in connection with a money changer robbery on Jl. Gunung Sahari in Central Jakarta on Tuesday.Central Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Minorities and justice
Minorities and justice Recently I went to the trial of three, female, Sunday school teachers in Indramayu, who were accused of trying to convert a few Muslim children to Christianity. After taking my seat in the courtroom, officials asked my Indonesian friend and me if we would like to listen to...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Lack of trasnparancy at House opens door for graft
Lack of trasnparancy at House opens door for graftTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaClosing budget talks in the House of Representatives to the public enables lawmakers to engage in corruption, it was concluded at a discussion held following reports of the alleged "sale" of government relief...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Don't insult chess
Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Toward bourgeois hegemony
Toward bourgeois hegemonyFrom Media IndonesiaThe political discourses in the country today make a clear-cut distinction between the public sector represented by the state and the private sector embodying market forces.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Asia's booming 'DVD Phenomenon'
Asia's booming 'DVD Phenomenon'Eric Teo Chu Cheow, Singapore The "DVD phenomenon" in Asia is of strategic importance to governments and a psychological value to consumers, despite the copyright infringement issue; in fact, the DVD is fast replacing the VCD as the best-selling item on the consumer...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Pertamina says only "little fishes" linked to smuggling
Pertamina says only "little fishes" linked to smugglingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Rp 8.8 trillion (US$850 million) in annual state losses caused by oil theft and smuggling was committed by low-ranking officials, PT Pertamina's board of directors announced on Friday, and 12 of...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
'I'm an Angel' descends to a beach in Seminyak, Bali
'I'm an Angel' descends to a beach in Seminyak, BaliMaya Charles, Contributor, KutaFor those who live on Bali, September remains the most enjoyable month of the year.Still buzzing from the energy of the numerous tourists who "came and went" and the terrific celebrations of the high-season, many...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Quick medical attention saves children's lives
Quick medical attention saves children's livesID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaFitriyah looked tenderly upon the face of her nine-year-old daughter Winda Kuswati. She shooed away the flies that buzzed around the hospital room and pulled the black shawl she had brought from home around Winda's...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Socially responsible investment
Socially responsible investment Companies that integrate social responsibility into their business strategies make desirable investors, especially for Indonesia where commercial laws are inadequate, law enforcement is weak, the government is notoriously perceived as one of the most corrupt in the...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Navy and Air Force Chiefs of Staff
Navy and Air Force Chiefs of Staff I would like to point out that in The Jakarta Post, Sept. 6 edition on page 4, there was an article entitled House pressures government on new TNI commander.It was mentioned: "At present, only four military officers are eligible for the post.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Shameful situation
Shameful situation Isn't it a shame, that the Indonesian tempeh industry is affected by the dollar. Why do the soya beans have to be imported? Can Indonesian farmers not grow soya beans themselves? It should be an embarrassment for the Minister of Agriculture that the local farmers do not have the...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Kupang poor break rocks for a living
Kupang poor break rocks for a livingYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/KupangSweating profusely from working in the scorching sun or being covered in dust is an everyday occurrence for Jhon Kase, a stone quarrier in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
JP/20/RICHRD
JP/20/RICHRDNorth Maluku refugee always top of the classJongker Rumteh The Jakarta Post/ManadoIn mid-June this year, several representatives of the Sampoerna Foundation came to Manado, North Sulawesi, to select senior high school students to receive scholarships.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
DPD still struggles for existence a year after establisment
DPD still struggles for existence a year after establismentTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is still difficult to claim that Indonesia has a true bicameral legislature with its seemingly weak "senate", which has done nothing significant in nearly a year since it was first set up.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Condolences for
Condolences for Mandala victims It is with sadness that we, the United in Diversity Forum, learn of the tragic passing of Governor Rizal Nurdin.Indonesia lost another one of its best sons; the people of North Sumatra lost a great leader; and others who have come to know and work with him lost a...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Developer upbeat it can meet target
Developer upbeat it can meet targetMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangPublicly listed property developer PT Lippo Karawaci is confident that it can reach its targeted Rp 2.1 trillion (US$205.6 million) revenue and Rp 355 billion net profit.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 10, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 10, 2005Exhibitions* Balinese Wooden Sculpture Kayuning Kayu Essence of Wood, Hadiprana Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya 30, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194715), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 25 * Photo Festival Photo I.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
JP;CD;
JP;CD;For Advertorial: Hong Kong Tourism --- Sept. 10, 2005 Day 1 First stop : Immediate shopping fun at luxury retailer Lane Crawford, which boasts a splendid view of the Harbor and houses designer labels. Am totally besotted with a Chloe jacket which costs a whopping Rp 9,600,000.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Dear subscribers
Dear subscribers As some of you may already be aware, the bill for your subscription of The Jakarta Post at the end of this month will be higher than that of the last few years. That is because, as of September, we have raised the monthly subscription rate from Rp 77,000 to Rp 90,000.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Poor break rocks for a living
Poor break rocks for a livingYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangSweating profusely from working in the scorching sun or being covered in dust is an everyday occurrence for Jhon Kase, a stone quarrier in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Govt to disburse Rp 4.8t for poor
Govt to disburse Rp 4.8t for poorRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will disburse Rp 4.8 trillion (US$470 million) in low-income assistance funds this year to lighten the burden of the poor once the government reduces the fuel subsidy and thereby increases fuel prices.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Jakarta Hilton offers Thai culinary adventure
Jakarta Hilton offers Thai culinary adventure The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Hilton Food Festival is back, now offering the fashionable and flavorful Thai Food and Market Festival.For those who are familiar with Thai food, do the usual.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Defense budget proposed to increase to Rp 23.6 trillion
Defense budget proposed to increase to Rp 23.6 trillionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of Defense said here on Friday it would propose a 7.56 percent increase to its budget next year to Rp 23.6 trillion (US$23.6 billion) from the current Rp 21.9 trillion.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Expat found dead in Batam hotel
Expat found dead in Batam hotelBATAM, Riau Islands: John Rudolf Eckert, 63, an expatriate from Switzerland was found dead on Thursday at the Harmoni Hotel in Batam.Speaking to The Jakarta Post, Harmoni Hotel's General Manager, Petrus, said on Friday that Eckert's body was discovered after a friend,...
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
MAP plans Rp 180b for expansion binge
MAP plans Rp 180b for expansion bingeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHigh-end retailer PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) -- known for its SOGO and Debenhams retail stores, Starbucks cafes and Kinokuniya bookstores -- said on Friday that it would allocate Rp 180 billion (US$17.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
The blossoming of decentralization
The blossoming of decentralizationAdam Tyson Leeds, UK Ambivalence seems the most appropriate way to describe the mixed emotions felt by observers of Indonesia's decentralization program. This was clearly discernable after a casual visit to one of Bandung's top political departments.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
UBS lowers growth forecasts for RI
UBS lowers growth forecasts for RIKabir Chibber, Bloomberg, LondonUBS AG, Europe's biggest bank, cut its growth forecasts for Indonesia for this year and next, following a slide in the rupiah.Indonesia's central bank increased its benchmark rate by half a point to 10 percent on Sept.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Rizal gets posthumous sporting honor
Rizal gets posthumous sporting honorMEDAN, North Sumatra: In conjunction with National Sports Day on Sept. 9, the central government gave a posthumous award to the late North Sumatra Governor Rizal Nurdin on Friday for his dedication to sports in the province.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
Promoting responsible corporate players
Promoting responsible corporate playersJakob Oetama, Jakarta Before the 60th anniversary of Independence Day, (the late) Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and Paramadina University took initiatives to participate in the celebration of the historic day.
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
1. Kupang poor break rocks for a living
1. Kupang poor break rocks for a livingPage 5 2. Badminton great Taufik honored for servicesPage 10 3. On a mission to save pop musicPage 20
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
1. PERTAMINA: 2 X 24
1. PERTAMINA: 2 X 24 Pertamina says only 'little fish' linked to smuggling 2. DEFENCE: 2 X 24 Defense budget proposed to increase to Rp 23.6t 3. ABE: 2 X 24 Second police officer exonerated in Abepura case 4. PLANE: 1 X 36 Light aircraft crashes in Samarinda
Sat, 10 Sep 2005
SBY says all parties must put sports first
SBY says all parties must put sports firstThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the new sports law only three days old, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on all elements of society on Friday to pitch in to achieve sporting success.
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Embassy to organize Chilean Week
Embassy to organize Chilean WeekVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChile established diplomatic relations with Indonesia exactly 40 years ago. To mark this historic occasion, the Chilean Embassy in Jakarta is planning to organize Chilean Week with a series of events in the capital and...
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Democracy is still long way off for Jakarta
Democracy is still long way off for JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen Governor Sutiyoso's tenure expires in 2007, the city will hold a direct election to choose his successor. But democracy appears to still be a long way off with legislators turning a deaf ear to public...
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Residents of Utan Kayu differ on JIL
Residents of Utan Kayu differ on JILThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThere has been a new acronym added to East Jakarta's Utan Kayu residents' vocabulary: JIL, or the Liberal Islam Network.Some only read it a few days ago from a copy of an article from the Islamic magazine Sabili posted on the bulletin...
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Bus crime control needed
Bus crime control neededFrom Media IndonesiaCriminals have lately been disguising themselves as regular passengers on city buses and other means of public transportation before operating as thieves.Neatly dressed with combed hair, they sit quietly among the other passengers.
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.8, 2006
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.8, 2006 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
C. Java polio cases rise to 4
C. Java polio cases rise to 4SEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java health office has registered one more child with polio in Pati regency, bringing the number of polio cases reported in the province this year to four.
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Sunken treasure sheds light on early Asian trade
Sunken treasure sheds light on early Asian tradeRobin McDowell, Associated Press/JakartaWooden ships laden with ceramic pots, golden necklaces and valuable spices have for centuries navigated Indonesian waters, a key trade route linking Asia with Europe and the Middle East.
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Korean Center established at UII
Korean Center established at UIIYOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Pai Chai University of South Korea, the Yogyakarta-based Indonesian Islamic University (UII) launched recently the Center for Korean Studies (CKS) at its Demangan Baru campus compound.
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
JP/7/
JP/7/ Jakob Oetama Jakarta Before the 60th anniversary of Independence Day, (the late) Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and Paramadina University took initiatives to participate in the celebration of the historic day.
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
National plus schools
National plus schools I refer to the article The myth of national plus schools in RI (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 3).I partly agree with the writer. The problem in our country is that if there is one good concept (for example High Scope, which is also about English but much more about a different...
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Business executives and diplomats meet, party at Rovers gatherings
Business executives and diplomats meet, party at Rovers gatheringsVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf it's a break from your busy routine that you're after, it's important to pick the right place and time, and the right people to share it with.
Fri, 09 Sep 2005
Beyond elections: Islam and political parties in Southeast Asia
Beyond elections: Islam and political parties in Southeast Asia Islam, democracy and politics in Indonesia Hidayat Nur Wahid Jakarta 2. Julie -- 2 x 21 New Orleans tragedy: When color matters Julie D. Hackett Jakarta The writer is a consultant at the World Bank.