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Thu, 07 Jul 2005
JP/18/DANCE
JP/18/DANCERI dance troupe to take part in Greek Art FestivalSusi Andrini Contributor/DenpasarAs many as 27 dancers and gamelan players grouped in the Makara Dhwaja dance company are leaving for Athens to take part in the 23rd Petras International Festival being held at the Petropolis- Athens from...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Antigraft campaign not selling in Muhammadiyah
Antigraft campaign not selling in MuhammadiyahID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, MalangThe joining of forces by Indonesia's two largest Muslim organizations to boost the national drive against deep-rooted corruption may only be lip service, according to Muhammadiyah's intellectuals.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
BPK says govt accounting standard may not work
BPK says govt accounting standard may not workRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe new accounting standard for government departments will not work unless there is a change in the mentality of corrupt officials and more serious antigraft law enforcement, a senior official says.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Fuel supply ensured on Java island
Fuel supply ensured on Java islandLeony Aurora and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has secured fuel imports for July delivery, bringing domestic fuel stocks closer to the safe level of 22-days supply.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
1. SHORTAGE: 2 X 20
1. SHORTAGE: 2 X 20 Black markets thrive as fuel crisis worsens 2. FUEL: 1 X 27 No fuel? Don't panic, says SBY 3. MUHAM: 1 X 30 Din closes in on Muhammadiyah top job 4. OLYMPIC: 2 X 16 London gets nod to host 2012 Games
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
ADB to cut Philippines' 2005 growth forecast to below 5 percent
ADB to cut Philippines' 2005 growth forecast to below 5 percentEillen Ng, Associated Press, Manila, Philippines The Asian Development Bank is likely to cut its growth forecast for the Philippines to below 5 percent for this year amid setbacks to its fiscal reforms and soaring oil prices, a senior...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
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No fuel? Don't panic, says SBY As the gasoline shortage worsened across the country on Wednesday, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told people not to panic, saying the government was gradually increasing the country's supplies, which would be back to normal soon.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 7, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 7, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Sculpture Dua Titik-titik Api, at Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan No. 47, Sanur, until Aug. 13 * Arts Sunrise by I Made Sumadiyasa, at Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort, Jimbaran Bay, until July 22 * Landscape...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Virtuoso pianist makes glorious return to exotic roots
Virtuoso pianist makes glorious return to exotic rootsM. Taufiqurrahman and Jim Read, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the evening recital, pianist Esther Budiardjo was dressed in a simple, dark velvet gown adorned with flower-motif embroidery; it turned out however, that her modest appearance served...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Rice to visit Asia, but skip ASEAN forum
Rice to visit Asia, but skip ASEAN forumPaul Eckert, Reuters/WashingtonU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to China, Thailand, Japan and South Korea this week, but will skip a key security meeting in Southeast Asia later in the month, officials said on Tuesday.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Ladia Galaska road project to go ahead
Ladia Galaska road project to go aheadJAKARTA: The government has decided to continue the construction of a controversial highway project in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, but will create a new route to avoid passing through a conservation forest area known as the Leuser Ecosystem.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Police probe dismemberment case
Police probe dismemberment caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice are looking for three people suspected in the dismemberment of Julius Alexander Matital, 20, whose head and legs were found on Monday afternoon in the Kebon Nanas cemetery in East Jakarta.East Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Strong earthquake jolts N. Sumatra
Strong earthquake jolts N. SumatraMEDAN, North Sumatra: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Nias island and Sibolga and Medan in North Sumatra on Tuesday morning, causing little damage but sparking panic among residents still traumatised by earlier tremors.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Muhammadiyah: Between liberalism, radicalism and pluralism
Muhammadiyah: Between liberalism, radicalism and pluralismMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post/MalangIn villages across Java, you will rarely find Muhammadiyah Muslims and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslims praying together in the same mosque.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Tangerang hassled by prostitutes, alcohol
Tangerang hassled by prostitutes, alcohol TANGERANG: Responding to complaints from local community leaders and non-governmental organizations of increasing prostitution and the sale of alcoholic drinks, the Tangerang city administration is currently drafting a bylaw on social issues.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Train drivers relying on wits after systems fail
Train drivers relying on wits after systems failAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLooking straight ahead, train driver Asep Mochammad told the new passengers they had to pay Rp 2,000 (19 US cents) to ride in the driver's compartment.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Observers doubt RI chances in Fed Cup tie in Puerto Rico
Observers doubt RI chances in Fed Cup tie in Puerto RicoMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national women's Fed Cup squad, without injured number one Angelique Widjaja, will have to prove wrong those who say they are unlikely to win their upcoming World Group II Playoff against...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
'This is not poverty, but a process of impoverishment'
'This is not poverty, but a process of impoverishment' In recent weeks, there has been much talk about efforts to eradicate poverty. The Jakarta Post's Hera Diani talked to H.S. Dillon, executive director of the Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia, about poverty eradication and the...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Bogor, Jakarta busy with wedding preparations
Bogor, Jakarta busy with wedding preparationsMuninggar Saraswati and Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/BogorBogor's swanky hotels and restaurants are experiencing a surge of bookings ahead of the three-day wedding of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's eldest son, First Lt.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Lombok's miserable record
Lombok's miserable recordFrom KompasAs a native of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), I feel very much concerned over the malnutrition problems that are currently affecting children in NTB, particularly on Lombok Island.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
SBY to install new police chief
SBY to install new police chiefJAKARTA: Comr. Gen. Sutanto is expected to be inaugurated as National Police chief on Friday, replacing Gen. Da'i Bakhtiar.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to take a break from the preparations for his son's wedding this weekend to lead the inauguration...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
RI to move forward 2006 sugar import permits
RI to move forward 2006 sugar import permitsThe government may issue white sugar import permits for 2006 earlier than scheduled, to allow importers to engage in forward buying when prices are better, Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Seoul sees N. Korea
Seoul sees N. Korea nuke talks this month SOUTH KOREA: South Korea expects talks on ending North Korea's nuclear weapons programs to resume this month and on Wednesday called on Pyongyang to set a firm date to return to the table.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Aboeprijadi Santoso
Aboeprijadi Santoso Amsterdam 2. Sincu -- Where is Malaysia's 'Moderate Islam' project heading? 2 x 30 Where is Malaysia's 'Moderate Islam' project heading? Farish A. Noor Sinchew Daily Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Lombok's miserable record
Lombok's miserable recordFrom Kompas As a native of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), I feel very much concerned over the malnutrition problems that are currently affecting children in NTB, particularly on Lombok Island.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Howard defends Timor Leste oil deal as fair
Howard defends Timor Leste oil deal as fairAgence France-Presse, SydneyAustralian Prime Minister John Howard on Wednesday defended as "fair and generous" a deal with impoverished Timor Leste over billions of dollars in oil and gas reserves under the disputed Timor Sea.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
TV Program: Thursday, July 7, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, July 7, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hello Kitty World7:30 Children Film8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Universities set criteria for students
Universities set criteria for studentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, MakassarDue to limited space, state universities will admit only high school and vocational school graduates who passed not only admission tests but also the recent national examination.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
House set to OK ambassadorial nominees
House set to OK ambassadorial nomineesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a three-day screening process, the House of Representatives appears set to accept all of the 20 nominees for ambassadorial posts proposed by the government, although some legislators had previously criticized what...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Tackling HIV/AIDS threats in the Asia-Pacific region
Tackling HIV/AIDS threats in the Asia-Pacific regionAlexander Downer, Canberra The 7th International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific which was held this week in Kobe, Japan, presented leaders of this region with an opportunity to refine and sharpen their responses to the battle against HIV.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Two Harrys win Manado elections
Two Harrys win Manado electionsMANADO, North Sulawesi: Two Harrys -- Sinyo Harry Sarundajang and Harry Sualang -- are the new North Sulawesi Governor and deputy, respectively, the first two directly elected provincial heads in the area.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
RP, Poland sign
RP, Poland sign accords to boost ties PHILIPPINES: Prime Minister Marek Belka of Poland and Philippines President Gloria Arroyo oversaw the signing on Wednesday of agreements to expand ties between their countries and for a Polish firm to upgrade a Philippines railway system.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Susilo to soon visit Beijing, Bangkok
Susilo to soon visit Beijing, BangkokAgencies, Jakarta/BangkokIndonesia's president will visit Beijing next week for his second meeting with the Chinese leader in three months, underlining the warming economic and political ties between the two giant Asian nations.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Karnival inspirational, fun-filled
Karnival inspirational, fun-filledJenny H. Backstrom, Contributor, KutaCoinciding with the national school holidays, the peak season for foreign tourist arrivals, dry season sunshine and good ocean swells, the colorful, vibrant Kuta Karnival returned to Bali for its third year.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Poll repeated after evidence of fraud
Poll repeated after evidence of fraudAMBON, Maluku: The Aru regency General Elections Commission (Aru KPUD) has decided to repeat the regental election at one polling station after evidence surfaced of electoral fraud.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Music takes Budiardjo far and wide
Music takes Budiardjo far and wideM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPianist Esther Budiharjo may have been away from Indonesia for nearly two decades, making a name for herself in the world of classical music, but her native country still remains with her.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Rice to visit Asia, but skip ASEAN forum
Rice to visit Asia, but skip ASEAN forum Paul Eckert Reuters/WashingtonU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to China, Thailand, Japan and South Korea this week, but will skip a key security meeting in Southeast Asia later in the month, officials said on Tuesday.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Where is Malaysia's 'Moderate Islam' project heading?
Where is Malaysia's 'Moderate Islam' project heading? JP/7/SINCUWhere is Malaysia's 'Moderate Islam' project heading? Farish A. Noor Sinchew Daily Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia Malaysia is, at the moment at least, hot stuff.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Newmont cautious over new turn in pollution case
Newmont cautious over new turn in pollution caseAhmad Pathoni, Agence France-Presse, JakartaU.S. gold miner Newmont reacted cautiously on Wednesday to a move by Indonesian prosecutors to drop pollution charges against five of six employees, insisting it was not guilty of releasing deadly toxins...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Deforestation damages environment
Deforestation damages environmentIskandar Zulkarnaen, Antara News Agency/BalikpapanLooking back at a wet tropical forest in East Kalimantan 10 years ago was refreshing. The foliage of bangkirai and meranti trees was still dense, hardly allowing any sunlight to penetrate deep into the forest ground.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Indonesian Shares End Lower, Led By Selling In Telkom
Indonesian Shares End Lower, Led By Selling In Telkom Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Wednesday, led by selling in Telekomunikasi Indonesia on worries its U.S.-listed shares could be suspended from trade if it fails to file 2004 earnings by the July 15 deadline.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Bank Lippo shares not to go on sale until 2006, BI says
Bank Lippo shares not to go on sale until 2006, BI saysSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's central bank won't allow PT Bank Lippo's majority shareholder to sell its stake until next year, said Siti Fadjriah, a deputy governor at Bank Indonesia.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Reopening of Priok case sought
Reopening of Priok case soughtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing a political move by lawmakers to push for the reopening of the investigations into shooting incidents in 1998 and 1999, the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) has urged a new probe into another gross...
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Taufik takes opener at Malaysian Open
Taufik takes opener at Malaysian OpenAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Taufik Hidayat, who captured last week's Singapore Open in grand style, was untroubled in his first round encounter in the Malaysian Open on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Three pairs to contest governorship
Three pairs to contest governorshipJAYAPURA, Papua: The West Irian Jaya poll organizer announced on Wednesday that three pairs of governor and vice governor candidates were eligible to contest the West Irian Jaya gubernatorial election on July 28.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Gamawan set to win governorship
Gamawan set to win governorshipSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangRunning mates Gamawan Fauzi and Marlis Rahman are almost certain to win the gubernatorial election in West Sumatra as the provisional tally indicates they are well ahead of other contenders. The pair has grabbed 42.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
The Dutch stance on Indonesia's independence
The Dutch stance on Indonesia's independenceAboeprijadi Santoso, Amsterdam Roeslan Abdulgani, an Indonesian freedom fighter who passed away last week, was both a player and astute observer of a key episode that was seen as most heroic by Indonesia, and most painful for the Dutch.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Malpractice reports drive patients away
Malpractice reports drive patients awayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShanty, not her real name, is reluctant to see a doctor when she gets sick because of all the stories she has heard about medical malpractice.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Tsunami victims get new homes
Tsunami victims get new homes Jakarta: The Australian Red Cross in cooperation with the Zero to One Foundation has handed over more than 500 modest houses to victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami and the March 28 earthquake on Nias island.
Thu, 07 Jul 2005
Family graves and the environment
Family graves and the environmentFrom RepublikaIt has been an old custom for villagers to bury their dead family members on their own plots instead of in public cemeteries. So, when a medical school is being built in Pekanbaru, Riau, hundreds of millions of rupiah have to be spent on moving such...