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Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Danareksa to raise Rp 3t for infrastructure
Danareksa to raise Rp 3t for infrastructureRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State-owned investment and securities firm PT Danareksa plans to raise at least Rp 3 trillion (US$297.32 million) next year from the government and public funds to help infrastructure investors acquire land for...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
RI woman and Rp 500 m
RI woman and Rp 500 m It is very interesting to read the articles in The Jakarta Post about this trial-and-error plan. We, Indonesians, are always making "breakthroughs", which is actually positive in the sense that a rule is made to fit our own culture.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
TNI deploys one more battalion to Poso
TNI deploys one more battalion to PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta One battalion of troops is being sent to help the police maintain law and order in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso following a series of incidents that it is feared could reignite sectarian conflict in the area.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Singapore tops Asia in frequency of online purchases
Singapore tops Asia in frequency of online purchases Singapore emerged tops in Asia for frequency of online purchases, and far ahead of its neighbors including Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, a survey said on Sunday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Community participation needed
Community participation neededFrom Suara Pembaruan Since the Subversion Law was repealed, the security forces no longer have the power to take preemptive measures. Meanwhile, the terrorist actions continue.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Heading to new monetary crisis?
Heading to new monetary crisis?From KompasThe government is off limits while the Ministry of Communications and Information, sending short messages to the general public, is not logical either. One of the messages that reached my cellular phone, which further emphasizes the rich-poor dichotomy,...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
C. Jakarta clears sidewalks of vendors
C. Jakarta clears sidewalks of vendors JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta municipality has carried out a mass clearance of hundreds of illegal stalls belonging to street vendors across prime areas in the municipality during the Idul Fitri holiday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
History of Sept. 30 events
History of Sept. 30 events I refer to the letter from Michael Hills published a few days ago in The Jakarta Post regarding the events that took place on Sept. 30 back in 1965.As I have mentioned earlier, history is always written by the victors and accordingly we have had to watch the movie that...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Housewives turn to Gasmit stove to save money
Housewives turn to Gasmit stove to save moneyYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Housewife Ita Juwita was upset when the government raised fuel prices as it means that she now has to spend a lot more money cooking for her 10-member family.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
TNI chief to visit Philippines
TNI chief to visit Philippines JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto plans to visit the Philippines from Nov. 9 to Nov. 12 in a bid to improve relations between the two countries' militaries.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Good deeds during Ramadhan
Good deeds during Ramadhan? It is amazing to see that recently another hardliner Muslim group targeting shops and restaurants during this Ramadhan period. ? As I understand that they are supposed to be fasting and when they are fasting they are supposed to do good deeds during this season.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
'Lebaran' no big deal for security guards
'Lebaran' no big deal for security guardsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Idul Fitri was just another day in the lives of security guards Achmad and Nasor, who provide security at the Taman Permata Bintaro housing estate in Tangerang, Banten.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl The Jakarta Post Jakarta The national contract bridge team could be on top of the world tonight. Instead, the foursome of Henky Lasut, Eddy Manoppo, Denny Sacul and Munawar Sawirrudin has to settle for silver from the 3rd Senior Bowl, the sport's most...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Idul Fitri no cause for joy among city's poor
Idul Fitri no cause for joy among city's poor JP/P.J. LeoTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As many Jakarta residents come to terms with the increasing prices of basic necessities following the Oct.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Conspiracy seen in al-Farouq's escape
Conspiracy seen in al-Farouq's escapeBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/Jakarta Reports of the escape of Omar al-Farouq, a suspected al-Qaeda leader, from a U.S.-run detention facility in Afghanistan have created confusion and suspicion among some Muslim leaders here.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Acehnese kids all fired up by toy guns
Acehnese kids all fired up by toy guns As peace takes hold in Aceh following the signing of the peace deal between the government and the Free Aceh Movement, the more than three decades of conflict has left its mark among the province's children.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
A deeper look into the cash for poor program
A deeper look into the cash for poor programArianto A. Patunru, Jakarta My main skepticism of the current cash transfer program (CTP) for the poor to offset the impact of the fuel price increase is due to the failure of the government in identifying who is eligible.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl The Jakarta Post Jakarta The national contract bridge team could be on top of the world tonight. Instead, the foursome of Henky Lasut, Eddy Manoppo, Denny Sacul and Munawar Sawirrudin has to settle for silver from the 3rd Senior Bowl, the sport's most...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Tensions remain high in Jambi village
Tensions remain high in Jambi village JAMBI, Jambi: Tensions were still high in a village in Merangin, Jambi, on Saturday four days after angry residents smashed up the local head office on Tuesday, alleging they were being cheated of their fuel compensation money.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Forgive convicted Australians
Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed. However, these young lives should be spared.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Investors set to start business in Poso soon: Regent
Investors set to start business in Poso soon: RegentAntara, Poso More than 40 local and foreign investors are set to put billions of rupiah into Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, when the violence in the area settles, Regent Piet Ingkiriwang said.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Five injured in Bali clash
Five injured in Bali clash DENPASAR, Bali: At least five people were injured and eight cars parked along Jl. Hasannudin in Singaraja, Bali, were damaged in a clash between youths of two neighboring villages early on Saturday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RI
Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RI Associated Press Sydney Australia has warned its citizens against traveling to Indonesia, saying it has credible evidence that terrorists are in the "advanced stages" of plotting a terror attack before the end of the year.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Floodwaters subside in Aceh
Floodwaters subside in AcehAntara, Banda Aceh Floodwaters began to subside in South Aceh and Southwest Aceh regencies on Saturday after heavy rains and overflowing rivers, beginning on Wednesday, inundated the two regencies.The water, which reached 1.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
'High royalties, high taxes not attractive to investors'
'High royalties, high taxes not attractive to investors' Since the monetary crisis hit Indonesia in 1997, no major mining companies have applied to get concession rights to explore and exploit the rich minerals hidden in the country's earth bed.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Moderate quake hits Nias
Moderate quake hits Nias JAKARTA: A 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Nias island early on Saturday, the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency said.The quake was recorded by the agency at 12:44 a.m. local time and its epicenter was located about 45 kilometers northwest of the town of Gunung Sitoli, the...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Indonesia waits on possible 10th bird flu infection
Indonesia waits on possible 10th bird flu infectionAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Health authorities on Sunday awaited test results taken on an ill nurse they fear may be suffering from bird flu, a day after the country confirmed its fifth fatality from the deadly H5N1 virus.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
HEADING
HEADING 1. SBY: 3 X 18 Susilo starts selection of new Cabinet members 2. FAROUQ: 1 X 32 Conspiracy seen in Farouq's escape 3. VOYAGE: 2 X 24 RI students take part in peace mission voyage 4. FLU: 1 X 36 RI waits on possible 10th bird flu infection
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Fuel shortage in Karimun
Fuel shortage in Karimun PEKANBARU, Riau: Tanjung Balai in Karimun, the Riau Islands, has been short of fuel for the past two days, pushing premium gasoline prices up Rp 10,000 (US$1) a liter on Saturday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Bus drivers revved up over quiet Lebaran
Bus drivers revved up over quiet LebaranBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An estimation that more than 2.5 million Jakarta workers would leave the city to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns this year was unrealistically high, intercity bus drivers say.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
'More unskilled people leads to crime'
'More unskilled people leads to crime' The city administration has frequently reminded Jakarta migrant workers not to bring along their unemployed relatives and friends with them when they return from their hometowns after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Rental rates continue upward trend
Rental rates continue upward trend The average asking gross rent of mid-up leased apartment units continued to climb upwards in the second quarter of this year, partly due to the increase in the oil price in the first three months.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Short term pain is long term gain for Indonesia's economy
Short term pain is long term gain for Indonesia's economyAhmad Pathoni, Agence France-Presse/Jakarta A massive rise in fuel prices has resulted in short term pain for Indonesia amid soaring inflation and jacked-up interest rates which threaten higher unemployment and social unrest.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
RI students take part in peace mission voyage
RI students take part in peace mission voyageBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nine Indonesian students left for London, Britain on Saturday to take part in a "reconciliation voyage" aimed at promoting mutual understanding among people from various backgrounds, cultures and faiths.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
TMII visitors down during holiday
TMII visitors down during holiday JAKARTA: The number of visitors to popular theme park Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in East Jakarta declined by 20 percent over the Idul Fitri holiday this year compared to last year, Tempo Interaktif reported on Saturday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, November 8, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:30 TV Drama7:00 News: Berita Nasional8:00 Talk Show:...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Amata gains $4m from Vietnam firm
Amata gains $4m from Vietnam firm BANGKOK: Thailand's Amata Corporation PCL on Sunday announced a US$4-million profit from its industrial estate in Vietnam for the first three quarters of 2005, nearly double its profit for the whole of 2004.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Papuans need sincerity
Papuans need sincerity The 42 members of the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP) were installed on Oct. 31, 2005, in Jayapura, capital of the easternmost province of Papua. But whether the assembly will be able to play the role it is supposed to play is another question.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Batam businesspeople up in arms over profiteering
Batam businesspeople up in arms over profiteeringFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Tired with profiteering by distributors of sugar and cooking oil, Batam businesspeople have written to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono requesting him to dispatch a special team to help resolve the problem.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
SMS takes over the place of traditional Idul Fitri cards
SMS takes over the place of traditional Idul Fitri cardsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even while awaiting her turn for sungkeman (a Javanese tradition to show respect by kneeling down) and apologizing to her elders for the mistakes of the past year, Rima was busy sending text messages to her friends.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
No new WTO target date for Vietnam
No new WTO target date for Vietnam HANOI: Vietnam, which has failed to clinch accords to enter the World Trade Organization (WTO) by its self-imposed deadline of December, will not set a new target date, a top leader was quoted on Saturday as saying."Now we think that we will not set a date.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian islandJoseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press/DenverScientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Shipping decree ready for implementation
Shipping decree ready for implementationAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With its supporting regulations to be made official this month, the long-awaited presidential instruction for shipping that is expected to boost the development of the national shipping industry will take effect as...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national contract bridge team could have been on top of the world. Instead, the foursome of Henky Lasut, Eddy Manoppo, Denny Sacul and Munawar Sawirrudin has to settle for silver from the 3rd Senior Bowl, the sport's most...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Indonesian students take part in peace mission voyage
Indonesian students take part in peace mission voyageBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaNine Indonesian students took a flight on Saturday to be part of a "reconciliation voyage" together with other young people from various countries with an objective to promote mutual understanding among...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
From Suara Pembaruan
From Suara Pembaruan Since the Subversion Law was repealed, the security forces no longer have the power to take preemptive measures. Meanwhile, the terrorist actions continue. Actually, what we need is a legal system under which we can take preemptive measures, including repressive actions.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
JP/13/Banti
JP/13/BantiBantimurung, The Kingdom of Butterflies Andi Hajramurni Correspondent/Ujung Pandang British zoologist Alfred Russel Wallace once called Bantimurung National Recreation Park the Kingdom of Butterflies. The park is home to butterflies of numerous colors, patterns and sizes.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Supreme Court
Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Aceh militias lose protection, so are they still a threat?
Aceh militias lose protection, so are they still a threat?Aboeprijadi Santoso, Langsa, Aceh A new chapter has begun for the region along the southeastern coast of Aceh, a district with a tumultuous past, which has long been the bastion of pro-government militias.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Indonesia's mutual funds industry: Down but not out
Indonesia's mutual funds industry: Down but not outMartin Jenkins, Jakarta It has not been a good year for Indonesia's mutual funds industry. Still reeling from the Bank Global fiasco at the end of 2004, the industry has seen huge redemptions in 2005 as investors fled to safer havens on fears that...