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Tue, 29 Nov 2005
NTT salt industry needs shake-up
NTT salt industry needs shake-upAntara/JakartaEast Nusa Tenggara has the potential to be a major salt producer for the country but the industry there is suffering from lack of development, an expert says.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Hotel industry prepares for LPG price hike
Hotel industry prepares for LPG price hikeSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangThe government's plan to raise the price of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) by up to 44 percent in January next year comes as a severe blow, hotel industry figures say.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Attitudes must change
Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Is there a need to place birth control under some control?
Is there a need to place birth control under some control?Joyeeta Dutta Ray, Jakarta Indonesia has attempted to control its population growth through some novel methods. The latest more mainstream idea is condom dispensing machines. While it is a step to applaud, it also made me wonder.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Sulianti Saroso hospital needs money to maintain service
Sulianti Saroso hospital needs money to maintain serviceThe Sulianti Saroso Hospital, the only one in the country that has adequate facilities and expertise for treating bird flu patients, is struggling to maintain the quality of its services due to financial constraints.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
PKS faces rift over support for government
PKS faces rift over support for governmentTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is facing internal conflict following its patrons' decision to renew the party's support for the government.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table
Southeast Asian Games Medals TableStandings Monday after 60 of 439 medal events at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games Nation G S B Total Philippines 23 10 15 48 Vietnam 14 11 15 40 Thailand 7 12 17 36 Malaysia 7 10 8 25 Indonesia 6 9 9 24 Singapore 2 3 6 11 Myanmar 1 4 5 10 Brunei 0 1 2 3 Laos 0 0 2 2...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, November 30, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, November 30, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Dialogue: Showbiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
AGO faces renewed debate over Soeharto case
AGO faces renewed debate over Soeharto caseTony Hotland and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SurakartaApparently exhausted over pressure to bring the country's former authoritarian leader Soeharto to court over corruption allegations, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said on Monday that...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Stocks rise to 6-week high as Bumi, Kimia advance
Stocks rise to 6-week high as Bumi, Kimia advanceNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesian stocks rose to a six-week high, led by coal-miners such as PT Bumi Resources, after PT Pertamina and Canada's Accelon Energy Systems Inc. agreed to build a plant that can turn coal into diesel.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Wynne eyes SEAG singles gold
Wynne eyes SEAG singles goldMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila All of 1.6 meters tall and 50 kilograms, Wynne Prakusya has proven to be a powerhouse in bringing home golds for Indonesia in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
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RI jazz loses legendary bass-man JAKARTA: Indonesian jazz has lost a seasoned bass player, Perry Pattiselano, 55, (shown in framed photo) and his contemporaries mourned the passing of a "reliable, stable and consistent" musician and a good friend.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Govt sets up special forest ranger force
Govt sets up special forest ranger force JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has formed a special forest ranger police force to provide more personnel to combat illegal logging.The ministry said in a media release on Monday that 300 members of the Quick Response Forest Ranger Unit (SPORC) had been...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Dismal day on the track for Indonesia
Dismal day on the track for IndonesiaMusthofid, The Jakrta Post, Manila It was a decidedly shaky and unpromising start for the country's track and field athletes on Monday, with the Philippines and Vietnam dominating the day.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
1. Raid ---- 2x22
1. Raid ---- 2x22 Jakarta Police crack down on illegal foreign workers 2. Green --- 3x17 Canada stresses green agenda, but emissions soar 3. AIDS ---- 1x40 World AIDS Day: The struggle for good news 4. Susul --- 1x32 Chicken vaccination 'can halt flu spread'
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
AirAsia profits up 13 percent
AirAsia profits up 13 percent KUALA LUMPUR: Low-cost carrier AirAsia said on Monday its net profit rose 13 percent to 11.8 million ringgit (US$3 million) in the three months to September compared to the same period a year ago.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Aming yearns for trip to Europe
Aming yearns for trip to EuropeJAKARTA: Emerging comedian Aming, who is popular for his role in Trans TV's Extravaganza, is among the five 2005 Panasonic Award nominees in the comedy category."At first I was happy but I did not expect to win," Aming, who got nominated for the award for the first...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
How to achieving greatness in a turbulent world
How to achieving greatness in a turbulent worldJakob Oetama, Jakarta Dr. Stephen R. Covey has established his public persona as a leadership guru, a family expert, teacher, author and organizational consultant.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table
Southeast Asian Games Medals TableStandings Monday after 60 of 439 medal events at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games Nation G S B Total Philippines 23 10 15 48 Vietnam 14 11 15 40 Thailand 7 12 17 36 Malaysia 7 10 8 25 Indonesia 6 9 9 24 Singapore 2 3 6 11 Myanmar 1 4 5 10 Brunei 0 1 2 3 Laos 0 0 2 2...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
NGO opposes higher logging quota policy
NGO opposes higher logging quota policyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the forestry-based industry has yet to perform efficiently, the government should review its policy to increase next year's natural forest logging quota, an environmental organization says.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Manufacturing sector's growth slows
Manufacturing sector's growth slowsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's non-oil and gas manufacturing industry has continued to expand quite rapidly this year, but the overall growth rate has actually been declining during the first three quarters of the year, a report revealed on Monday.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
National integrity
National integrityFrom Media Indonesia Political life in Indonesia today doesn't seem to be inspired by the spirit of unity our founding fathers upheld 77 years ago. This spirit of unity could be related to the STOVIA movement of (medical) students called Boedi Oetomo, which was considered pioneer...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Military tells GAM to avoid celebrations
Military tells GAM to avoid celebrationsThe Jakarta Post, Medan/JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) has warned former Aceh combatants against celebrating the anniversary of their organization, saying it would not be in accordance with the spirit of the peace agreement they signed in August.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in Maluku
Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in MalukuM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonEnraged by the arrest of terror suspect Syarif Tarabubun, hundreds of people attacked and burned down on Monday a Muslim boarding school believed to have been harboring terrorists.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
BIN moves to subvert radical groups
BIN moves to subvert radical groupsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCreating internal conflicts within radical groups through infiltration is one of the strategies being pursued by the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to fight terrorism, BIN director Maj. Gen. (ret) Syamsir Siregar said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
On marrying Indonesian women
On marrying Indonesian women First of all, Keluarga Perkawinan Campuran Melalui Tangan Ibu (KPCMelati) would like to wish you and your distinguished readers celebrating Idul Fitri a Happy Idul Fitri 1426 H.Second, we would like to offer further clarification regarding: 1.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
SEA Games Scoreboard
SEA Games Scoreboard Select results on Monday.AthleticsMen's 100 meters final1. Wachara Sondee (Tha) 10.47 seconds. 2. Sompote Suwannarangsri (Tha) 10.52. 3.Suryo Agung Wibowo (Ina) 10.57. 4. Poh Seng Song (Sin) 10.58 5. John Herman Muray (Ina) 10.58. 6 Arnold Villarube (Phi) 10.75. 7.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Mandiri moves to speed up bad debts recovery
Mandiri moves to speed up bad debts recoveryUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo cut the number of its non-performing loans (NPLs), state-owned Bank Mandiri plans to auction through the finance ministry assets put up as collateral by some of its loan defaulters.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, November 29, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, November 29, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Film8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:30 Channel Dangdut3:00 English News Service3:30 Mimbar Indonesia4:30...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Cut-throat competition in aviation business
Cut-throat competition in aviation businessB. Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Many people were surprised when Star Air ceased operations on June 1, 2005. Actually, there is nothing strange about this news given the fact that following the deregulation in the aviation business in Indonesia, the...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Anti-polio drive to cost Rp 110b
Anti-polio drive to cost Rp 110b JAKARTA: The government has allocated more than Rp 110 billion (US$3.8 million) to finance the third round of nationwide anti- polio vaccination drive on Wednesday.Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said here on Monday that Rp 18.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Fuso expects 3% increase in global sales
Fuso expects 3% increase in global salesMitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. said on Monday that it will strengthen cooperation with its parent company, DaimlerChrysler, to raise efficiency while announcing that it expected its 2005 sales to rise 3 per cent from last year.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
U.S. military ties with Indonesia
U.S. military ties with Indonesia The U.S. decision to restore military ties with Indonesia does more than draw a line under past human rights abuses in East Timor. It brings Indonesia's armed forces in from the cold after decades of embargoes by Western governments.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Dutch language lessons a challenge for Indonesians
Dutch language lessons a challenge for IndonesiansLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Oom, minta duit buat karcis bioskopnya dong," (Uncle, please give me the money for tickets to the cinema) said a teenager to his uncle during a family gathering at a plush mall.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Police find more bombs terrorists to be buried soon
Police find more bombs terrorists to be buried soonEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice have found several homemade bombs, explosive materials and detonators in a raid on a house in Southeast Sulawesi, an officer said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
RI to lobby EU on fish exports
RI to lobby EU on fish exportsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to help smooth the way for Indonesian fish and shrimp exports, Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu flew to Europe on Sunday to promote this and other priority sectors."We will meet with several industrial associations on the ground.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Against telecommunications mast
Against telecommunications mastFrom Media IndonesiaAs residents of the RT06/RW02 neighborhood unit, Cilandak Barat subdistrict, South Jakarta, we wish to express our objection to the construction of a telecommunications mast in this area.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
RI cruises to soccer semifinal
RI cruises to soccer semifinal BACOLOD CITY: Indonesia coasted to a 4-0 win over Laos in a preliminary-round match on Monday to join Group B winner Vietnam in the final four of the soccer competition.But the win came at a cost as three Indonesian starters, including captain Agus Indra Kurniawan,...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Expansion continues despite stormy weather
Expansion continues despite stormy weatherRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The new general manager of Gulf Air in Indonesia, Hameed I Hussain, would certainly not expect that his adjustment process in Indonesia would be marked by the second Bali bombings in early October that threatened to ruin the...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Jakarta Police crack down on illegal foreign workers
Jakarta Police crack down on illegal foreign workersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRecent raids conducted by city police and the immigration office have revealed thousands of foreigners staying in the capital either without proper permits or with expired permits.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Cheap flights a real threat to old players
Cheap flights a real threat to old playersBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Believe it or not, you only need to fork out a sum of money equal to the value of 38 liters of unleaded gasoline to fly from Jakarta to Surabaya!That is what AirAsia has been frequently advertising in the newspapers...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
'What is the real meaning of free schooling'
'What is the real meaning of free schooling'The Jakarta administration is intending to provide free education for all children, allocating more money to cover operational expenses of state elementary and junior high schools. The Jakarta Post asked residents about their thoughts on the issue.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Govt employees on substandard wages
Govt employees on substandard wagesNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonSome 10,000 contract civil servants here are paid below the regional minimum wage, making their situation no better than that of an unskilled laborer, an activist says.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Sugianto goes downhill for first cycling gold
Sugianto goes downhill for first cycling goldMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City Sugianto "Hoho" Setyawan raced to the country's first gold in cycling with a win in the men's downhill race on Monday at Ramon M. Durano Sports Complex in Danao City here.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
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How to achieve greatness in a turbulent world Jakob Oetama Jakarta2. Joy -- When will birth control come under control? 2 x 30 Is there a need to place birth control under some control?Joyeeta Dutta Ray Jakarta
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
KPUD graft case goes to court
KPUD graft case goes to court JAKARTA: Head of the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Rusdi Taher said graft cases involving three staff members of the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) had been submitted to the South Jakarta District Court on Monday.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Cheap flights a real threat to old players
Cheap flights a real threat to old players Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Believe it or not, you only need to fork out a sum of money equal to the value of 38 liters of unleaded gasoline to fly from Jakarta to Surabaya! That is what AirAsia has been frequently advertising in the newspapers...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
1. SBY: 3 X 18
1. SBY: 3 X 18 SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu cases or Don't cover up bird flu cases: Susilo 2. PKS: 2 X 24 PKS faces rift over support for government 3. AMBON: 1 X 42 Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in Maluku 4. BIN: 4 X 10 BIN moves to subvert radical groups 5.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Scholarship granted to Olympiad winner
Scholarship granted to Olympiad winner JAKARTA: Al-Azhar Islamic Boarding School Foundation on Monday granted a scholarship worth Rp 20 million (US$2,000) for one of its students for his achievement at the recent International Mathematics and Science Olympiads in Jakarta.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Govt deems Jones a threat to domestic security
Govt deems Jones a threat to domestic securityTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNoted American terrorism expert Sidney Jones was a threat to domestic security, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said on Wednesday, explaining the government's decision to deny her entry to...