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Fri, 25 Nov 2005
WHO seeks $31m for bird flu
WHO seeks $31m for bird fluTHAILAND: The World Health Organization (WHO) will ask for US$31 million from a donors meeting in China in January to help Asian nations prepare for a possible bird flu pandemic, a UN official said on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Liquor ban affects Tangerang tourism industry
Liquor ban affects Tangerang tourism industryMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang"We can't offer our guests only mineral water and soft drinks," said Apong, the general manager of the one-star Hotel Transit near Serpong toll road in Tangerang.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Newly launched 'INC' shifts gear on its Indonesia coverage
Newly launched 'INC' shifts gear on its Indonesia coverageHelly Minarti, Contributor, JakartaThe imbalance in news coverage about Indonesia abroad is probably felt the strongest by the Indonesians living in the U.S.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
School funds used for 'umroh' trips
School funds used for 'umroh' tripsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Tangerang regency council will summon the principal of state high school No. 1 in Pamulang district over reports the school budget was used to finance minor pilgrimages, or umroh, for several teachers and school staff.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Aid agency halts work after attack on office
Aid agency halts work after attack on officeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAn international aid agency helping tsunami victims in Aceh has temporarily shut down operations after a group of youths ransacked its Medan office on Wednesday because they had not won an aid contract.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Nasir Abas, poacher turned gamekeeper
Nasir Abas, poacher turned gamekeeperSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaNasir Abas, 36, was formerly a regional operative of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), and widely accused of being a terrorist leader.
Fri, 25 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...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
The world through children's eyes
The world through children's eyesEndy M.Bayuni The Jakarta Post/OsloIt is said that children are people But people do not exist without a culture Children are people who belong to the future And they have the right to their own culture Their own art and history -- The International Museum of...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Bali's post-bombing woes continue
Bali's post-bombing woes continueBhimanto Suwastoyo, Agence France-Presse/JakartaThe demise of a fledgling Indonesian airline shows how the country, and especially its major resort island of Bali, is still suffering from the after-effects of terrorism, the tsunami and bird flu.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Sporting showcase
Sporting showcase* Brunei, Cambodia, Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and host the Philippines will compete in the 23rd Southeast Asian Games * 441 gold medals are up for grabs in 41 events from Nov. 27 to Dec.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
'Ambassador' of peace Rev. Moon comes to RI
'Ambassador' of peace Rev. Moon comes to RIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Interreligious and International Federation for World Peace, an organization led by South Korean Sun Myung Moon, will hold the inaugural convocation of the Universal Peace Federation of Indonesia on Friday, hosted by former...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Incentives urged to stop deforestation
Incentives urged to stop deforestationTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEnvironmentalists and foresters suggested on Thursday that more incentives be offered to countries that have vast areas of tropical forests, such as Indonesia, and to timber companies, which all play roles in...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Illegal sawmills still operating in areas of Lampung
Illegal sawmills still operating in areas of LampungOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungSouth Bukit Barisan National Park head Tamen Sitorus was apparently furious when he heard evidence -- namely 12 cubic meters of timber seized during an illegal logging raid at the end of October --...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Govt should not play down effects of price rises
Govt should not play down effects of price risesBenget Simbolon Tnb., Jakarta The government was aware the general public would be worst hit when it raised on Oct. 1 the average price of fuel. But the effects of the price increases have apparently gone beyond what was expected.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Telkom forecasts sales to increase 20% in 2006 from network expansion
Telkom forecasts sales to increase 20% in 2006 from network expansionSoraya Permatasari and Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), the nation's biggest telephone company, expects sales to rise 20 percent next year, as the company plans to expand its network to...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Whistle blower returns TI award
Whistle blower returns TI awardThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer state auditor Khairiansyah Salman returned on Thursday the Integrity Award he received from the Berlin-based Transparency International (TI) after allegations surfaced that he was involved in misappropriation of haj funds.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
RI, Pakistan seal deal to combat terrorism
RI, Pakistan seal deal to combat terrorismRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/IslamabadVisiting President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf witnessed the signing on Thursday of accords on terrorism and trade during a two-day visit.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Dengue patients fill hospitals
Dengue patients fill hospitals JAKARTA: City-run hospitals Pasar Rebo and Budi Asih, both in East Jakarta, have added more beds along their corridors after dozens of new dengue patients were admitted to the hospitals on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Golkar discusses Soeharto's status
Golkar discusses Soeharto's statusThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Golkar Party is discussing whether to demand the corruption charges against former president and party leader Soeharto be dropped, or that the case should proceed to court.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
TV Today: Saturday, November 26, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, November 26, 2005 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi8:00 Talk Show: Hembing8:30 Rumah Kita9:30 Documentary11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Oto Screen12:00 Sports1:00 p.m.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
JP/19/CHORAL
JP/19/CHORALStriking a chord with classics and pop alike Duncan Graham Contributor/SurabayaPetra Chorale, East Java's internationally famous choir, has a new musical director.Aprilia Wisminarni Takasenserang will face her first major test as conductor of the prestigious choir at a gala Christmas...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Build strong local brands before going regional, warns Kotler
Build strong local brands before going regional, warns KotlerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaForeign bottled mineral water was served to panelists speaking at an ASEAN marketing forum in Jakarta on Thursday.As participants at the forum were discussing how to make a local brand recognizable regionally and...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Chickens in Aceh province test positive for bird flu
Chickens in Aceh province test positive for bird fluFebry Oryda, Associated Press/Banda AcehIndonesia has detected its first outbreak of bird flu in tsunami- ravaged Aceh province, where hundreds of chickens have died from the disease, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
National team arrives in Manila ready to do battle
National team arrives in Manila ready to do battleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the main group of national athletes arrived in Manila on Thursday for the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, a leading national sports official stressed that only athletes with a strong chance of medaling would compete.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Djarum funds 387 university students
Djarum funds 387 university studentsKLATEN: As part of its corporate social responsibility programs, cigarette producer PT Djarum awarded on Wednesday 387 scholarships to university students from 65 universities from across the country.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
RI firms to visit energy exhibitions
RI firms to visit energy exhibitions JAKARTA: Indonesian companies are expected to gain insights on renewable energy as well as on technologies in environmental control and pollution management during the CIA2005, EnvironmexAsia and WatermexAsia exhibitions in Singapore from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
New attraction to be found at Borobudur
New attraction to be found at BorobudurSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central JavaWidya, a tourist from Malang, East Java, found it hard to believe the traditional vessel inside the ship museum in the Borobudur Temple compound had sailed from Bali to Accra, the capital city of Ghana in...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Acceptable standards and procedures for tax audits
Acceptable standards and procedures for tax auditsPahala Nainggolan, Jakarta The most serious complaint from the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) about the proposed tax law amendments is one of inequality.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
ANZ Panin net profit rises 19%
ANZ Panin net profit rises 19% JAKARTA: ANZ Panin Bank recorded a 19 percent increase in net profit in the first nine months of the year. Net profit from January to September increased to Rp 131.73 billion (US$13.11 million) from Rp 110.43 billion in the corresponding period last year.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Controversy over rice imports
Controversy over rice imports Importing rice, like raising fuel prices, is always politically controversial. However, the heightened political emotions set off by the importation earlier this month of 70,000 metric tons of rice from Vietnam seems to be inordinate.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Papuan governor's tenure extended
Papuan governor's tenure extendedJAYAPURA, Papua: The central government has extended the period of tenure of the Papuan governor and deputy governor indefinitely, pending a decision by the President to appoint a caretaker governor."The tenure of the governor and deputy governor expired on Nov.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Domestic violence law 'still ineffective'
Domestic violence law 'still ineffective'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEntrenched cultural traditions as well as the religious teachings of certain religions here say it is causes dishonor if women publicly reveal things that will disgrace husband and family.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
ASEAN studying free trade pact with EU: Rafidah
ASEAN studying free trade pact with EU: RafidahThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations is studying the feasibility of a free trade pact with the European Union, a Malaysian minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
'Equality essential' in new tax law
'Equality essential' in new tax lawUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProposed amendments to the tax law must underline the principle of equality between taxpayers and tax officials, says a consultant association, an issue that has been at the center of public objections to the tax reform bills.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Golkar to host int'l seminar
Golkar to host int'l seminar JAKARTA: Golkar Party will host an international seminar on prosperity and democratization here on Saturday, as part of its 41st anniversary celebrations.The seminar will involve delegates of ruling parties from ASEAN member states, China, Japan, South Korea, India and...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
BIN insists on more power to fight terror
BIN insists on more power to fight terrorTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo step up the fight against terrorism, the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) has demanded that intelligence units be empowered to be able to arrest and interrogate suspects for up to three days.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Businessman Probosutedjo denies bribing prosecutors
Businessman Probosutedjo denies bribing prosecutorsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter not showing up at the Attorney General's Office (AGO) twice, businessman Probosutedjo was able to make it on Thursday for a questioning session related to his confession that he had bribed court...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Pilgrims to begin departing Dec. 8
Pilgrims to begin departing Dec. 8 JAKARTA: The first groups of Indonesian haj pilgrims are scheduled to leave for Mecca on Dec. 8, through nine airports across the country.Speaking on Thursday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Indonesian Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni said he would see off...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
RI filmmaker connects with kids across the world
RI filmmaker connects with kids across the worldNauval Yazid, Contributor, SingaporeTeacher, animator, dancer, musician, director, editor, translator, architect -- Tintin Wulia dismisses her many talents with a giggle when asked to tell her life story.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Headings
Headings page 91. LIQUOR -- 2x24 Liquor ban affects Tangerang tourist industry 2. DECLUB -- 2x32 Orange Ball attracts new members for De Nederlandse Club 3. SCHOOL -- 1x30 School funds used for 'umroh' trips
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
U.S. not the only arms source, analysts say
U.S. not the only arms source, analysts sayTiarma Siboro and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMilitary analysts cautiously responded to the United States' decision to resume lethal arms sales to Indonesia, warning that Jakarta may become trapped in Washington's foreign policy.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
JP/4/harto
JP/4/hartoGolkar discusses Soeharto's legal status The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Golkar Party is discussing whether to demand the corruption charges against former president and party leader Soeharto be dropped, or that the case should proceed to court.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Terror groups receive foreign funding: BIN
Terror groups receive foreign funding: BINThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SemarangThe amount of money obtained by local terror groups, including Azahari's network, is substantial with a staggering US$75,000 channeled to the terror groups in the country in the past few years, BIN has revealed.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
1. TERROR: 3 X 12
1. TERROR: 3 X 12 Terror groups receive foreign funding: BIN 2. ENTREPRENEUR: 1 X 28 Jakob wins Entrepreneur award 3. KAIANSYAH: 2 X 20 Anti-graft awardee returns commendation 4. LPG: 3 X 10 LPG price to soar to Rp 6,000/kg
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
China to build power plant
China to build power plantJAKARTA: Chinese investors are planning to build a coal-fired power plant in Musi Banyuasin regency, South Sumatra, at a cost of US$200 million. Musi Banyuasin Regent Alex Noerdin said in Jakarta the power plant project would be completed in three years.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Eight Indonesians wanted in NZ
Eight Indonesians wanted in NZ NEW ZEALAND: A nationwide manhunt was under way in New Zealand Thursday for six Indonesians who jumped ship in Wellington.Their boat, San Liberatore, sailed on Wednesday without the men who had short-term New Zealand work permits to serve as crew on the fishing...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Teachers need to organize
Teachers need to organize As the teachers bill is currently being debated by the House of Representatives (DPR), the topic of teachers' salaries has again hit the headlines. Given that education is the key to socioeconomic development, and that the salaries paid to teachers have a huge bearing on...
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
W. Irian Jaya expected to delay election
W. Irian Jaya expected to delay electionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe first ever direct gubernatorial election in West Irian Jaya, scheduled for Nov. 28, would almost certainly be postponed until the stalled establishment process for the new province was completed.