Search Archive
Search Tips
You can use boolean operators in your search:
pugilist AND basketball- Both words must appearjakarta OR surabaya- Either word can appearjakarta NOT politics- Must have jakarta but not politics+jakarta -politics- Must have jakarta, must not have politics"exact phrase"- Search for exact phrasebasket*- Wildcard (matches basketball, basket, etc.)
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Government to sign new oil and gas deals worth billions of dollars
Government to sign new oil and gas deals worth billions of dollarsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will sign 46 new oil and gas contracts worth more than US$4.2 billion -- to be witnessed by President Bambang Yudhoyono -- as part of the effort to boost dwindling oil output and secure gas...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Governor saves the last dance for Monas laser fountain
Governor saves the last dance for Monas laser fountainDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This year, Jakartans were treated to Rp 15 billion worth of laser lights in the National Monument (Monas) Park to commemorate the city's 477th anniversary.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
JP/ /
JP/ /Major economic and political events in 2004March 4: The government launches a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, to meet overwhelming demand from global investors. The sovereign bond is oversubscribed four times.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
IMF upgrades economic growth target
IMF upgrades economic growth targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is upbeat on this country's economy, saying it could expand even more than predicted, due mostly to a favorable market response to the peaceful general elections and the new government's policy...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Waste disposal and welfare
Waste disposal and welfareFrom Koran TempoThe recent riot at the waste treatment plant in Bojong, Bogor, which left several villagers hospitalized, has aroused public concern over the fate of ordinary people struggling to make a living.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, December 11, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, December 11, 2004Exhibitions* Painting Fabel op. 1 by Antonius Widodo, Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (0274 376114), until Jan. 16. * Installation Tanah Air, Rumah Seni Cemeti Jl. D.I Panjaitan No. 41 (Tel. (0274) 371015), until Dec. 30.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
'I've no other way than to bribe the police'
'I've no other way than to bribe the police' Most residents say the Jakarta Police are unable to deal with crime and traffic in the capital. In conjunction with the Jakarta Police's 55th anniversary on Dec. 6, The Jakarta Post asked residents for their opinion on this much-maligned force.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
SBY: Avoid unsafe sex, drugs
SBY: Avoid unsafe sex, drugsSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called on the nation to avoid drugs, free sex and smoking as part of a healthy lifestyle campaign he launched on Friday.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Insights, not incitement, needed
Insights, not incitement, neededRachel Davies, Sydney, Australia Sadly it seems that the issue of religion and schools in Indonesia continues to be a thorny one. One that is filled with the kinds of prejudices, claims and counter-claims and ultimately quite often wild gossip that does nothing to...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Bianca Jagger wins 'Alternative Nobel'
Bianca Jagger wins 'Alternative Nobel'STOCKHOLM: Bianca Jagger of Nicaragua was awarded an honor known as the "Alternative Nobel Prize" on Thursday for her work to promote human rights and social justice.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Didik no longer hurt by 'transvestite' accusations
Didik no longer hurt by 'transvestite' accusationsTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta "Well, which one should I go to?" asked a man standing in front of the men's and ladies' rooms at a restaurant, drawing laughter among troupe members who were having a rest on their way from Yogyakarta to...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
PT Caltex beset by burglars
PT Caltex beset by burglars PEKANBARU, Riau: American oil company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia has been hit by a string of burglaries recently, causing the company losses of dozens of millions of rupiah.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
International schools in Jakarta an attractive option for locals
International schools in Jakarta an attractive option for localsSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Jakarta, like many a world city, is a city of considerable development. Many parts of the city, as they are today, would hardly be recognizable in comparison to what they were some twenty or even just ten or...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Indonesia and the UN
Indonesia and the UN The United Nations is currently examining proposals for reform with the objective of making the UN as relevant in this century as it was in the last.Recent articles in The Jakarta Post and The New York Times have highlighted some of the major issues the UN is considering.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Police unable to handle graft case
Police unable to handle graft caseEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police managed to recover only Rp 139.7 billion out of Rp 8 trillion (US$889 million) lost to corruption over the past three years, said a police officer on Friday.The National Police Detectives' chief, Comr. Gen.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Taiwan, Japan to build factories
Taiwan, Japan to build factories MEDAN: Three investors from Japan and two from Taiwan plan to develop factories to produce road material and organic fertilizer in North Sumatra.The construction of the factories will start as soon as suitable locations have been found, said a spokeswoman for the...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
OPEC approves cutting oil output
OPEC approves cutting oil outputAssociated Press, Cairo OPEC on Friday agreed to cut production back to target production levels early next year in a bid by the organization's 11 member states to stave off further falls in the world price while trying to avoid a new frenzy of buying.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Karangbanjar tourist village still suffering
Karangbanjar tourist village still sufferingAgus Maryono and Amin A Abdurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga, Central Java Since the Bali bombings two years ago not a single foreigner has come, and the head of the Karangbanjar tourist village in Purbalingga says she is getting desperate.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Ibrahim continues his struggle
Ibrahim continues his struggleM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soon after he was released from jail in September, former Malaysian deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said the first country he would visit would be Indonesia.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Dispute over Papua continues despite ruling
Dispute over Papua continues despite rulingMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leading Papuan figures said the establishment of West Irian Jaya province as a province from Papua was still the subject of heated controversy despite the Constitutional Court's ruling upholding the split.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Another 'GAM' is born ?
Another 'GAM' is born ? The public was recently treated to another surprise twist in the development of local democracy through the creation of "GAM", not related to the separatist movement in Aceh, i.e.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Qantas adds flights to Indonesia
Qantas adds flights to Indonesia JAKARTA: Australian flag carrier Qantas Airways is adding additional flights from Jakarta to Sydney and Perth to encourage more Indonesian tourists to visit the country during the holiday season.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Animals die after anthrax shots
Animals die after anthrax shotsSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Sleman A Sleman resident, Katiman, 36, is still puzzled why two of his goats died after being inoculated with anthrax vaccine by animal husbandry officials on Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 respectively.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Idle child protection body revived
Idle child protection body revivedEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While other children are shielded from violence on TV, Ratih experienced it firsthand, in her own home.The eight-year-old Bekasi student was allegedly burned on the chest and back by her stepmother, and bears the scars.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Stock prices on teh Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.10 2004
Stock prices on teh Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.10 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Muhammadiyah and interfaith discourse
Muhammadiyah and interfaith discourseHilman Latief, Kalamazoo, Michigan It is interesting to note that the Muhammadiyah, the country's second largest Muslim organization, played a key role during the recent two-day interfaith dialog in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Netherlands firm to invest in Sorong
Netherlands firm to invest in Sorong SORONG, Papua: A private company from the Netherlands, NV Waterleiding Maatschappy Drenthe (WMD), plans to invest in the construction of water plants in six regions in Papua, including Sorong, Manokwari and Jayapura municipalities.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
From free market to 'Our Power'
From free market to 'Our Power'Liam Salter, Jakarta Energy and sustainable development are inherently linked -- a fact recognized by all organizations. Furthermore the inherent unsustainability of an energy system based upon the wasteful use of fossil fuels and non-renewable fuelwood supplies is...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Rights body demands reopening of past cases
Rights body demands reopening of past casesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Marking International Human Rights Day, the National Commission on Human Rights recommended on Friday that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reopen probes into past shooting incidents that killed students who were...
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
E. Kalimantang governor latest to be reported for corruption
E. Kalimantang governor latest to be reported for corruptionRusman and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Samarinda/Cirebon East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F. was reported on Thursday to the provincial prosecutor's office for his alleged involvement in two separate graft cases.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
China rejects Japan's allegations
China rejects Japan's allegations CHINA: China rejected on Thursday a Japanese claim that one of its research vessels was conducting a scientific survey in Japan's territorial waters, saying the ship was operating in international waters.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
1. COMMEMO: 1 LINE, 48 COUNTS
1. COMMEMO: 1 LINE, 48 COUNTSPresident Susilo declares war on corruption 2. CORRUPT: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS DPR, parties most corrupt institutions: TI report 3. TAX: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTSCorruption rampant at tax office 4. INTEL: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Intel pushes cheap computers
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Bombs explode in southern Thailand
Bombs explode in southern Thailand THAILAND: Three bombs exploded on Thursday on train tracks in Thailand's troubled southern provinces, halting train service in the area, officials said.The bombs exploded about the same time on tracks in Songkhla, Pattani and Yala provinces, causing no injuries.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Export zones havens of exploitation for workers
Export zones havens of exploitation for workersRebecca Frasquet, Agence France-Presse, Miyazaki, Japan Embraced by governments hungry for the cash of multinational firms, the world's growing number of special export zones are havens of exploitation for millions of workers, union leaders say.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Labor exporters skeptical of amnesty extension
Labor exporters skeptical of amnesty extensionRidwan Max Sijabat , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Malaysia's decision to extend the amnesty for Indonesian illegals to Dec. 31 will not be effective in encouraging them to return home if the neighboring country fails to take action against employers who...
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Less farewells for president
Less farewells for presidentFrom Koran TempoFor years, Indonesia's President has always been seen off by the vice president, ministers, the police chief, military commander, governors and other high-ranking officials when going abroad.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Kipar pays homage to batik by adorning it
Kipar pays homage to batik by adorning itHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta If you draw a parallel between the work of German-born textile artist Annemarie Kipar and the music scene, hers is like a record filled entirely with remakes of old songs.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
1. RIGHTS: 2 X 16
1. RIGHTS: 2 X 16Rights body rues lack of support 2. BATAVIA: 1 X 36Heritage lovers give new face to Kota3. ACEH: 3 X 16Soldier gets 10 years jail for killing spree4. TUTUT: 3 X 18Court orders release of files in Britain- Indonesia arms probe5. SUSUL: 1 X 27City gives out tourism awards
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Government slaps anti-dumping duty on uncoated paper products
Government slaps anti-dumping duty on uncoated paper productsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has imposed additional duties on uncoated writing and printing paper products imported from Finland, South Korea, Malaysia and India after investigations indicated that the four...
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso
Revolution is right on streets, General SutiyosoDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen one looks at the evolution of Jakarta one cannot go past Governor Ali Sadikin who was once dubbed the city's "father of development".For many, Ali's reign over the city was controversial as it was successful.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Heritage buffs hope to re-energize Kota
Heritage buffs hope to re-energize KotaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Winda Malika Siregar, 25, no longer invites her friends to visit old buildings in downtown Kota, after most of them have bluntly refused the idea.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Munir's final service to Indonesia
Munir's final service to IndonesiaPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta Never before in Indonesia's long history has a leader's mandate come at so pivotal a time. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was handed the keys to the kingdom at a time when this fledgling democracy, the home to one quarter of a billion...
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
'They look good only when in the spotlight'
'They look good only when in the spotlight' After 55 years of service, the Jakarta Police are not held in high esteem for the measures they take to uphold their motto "to protect and to serve". In conjunction with their anniversary on Dec.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Soldier gets 10 years for killing spree
Soldier gets 10 years for killing spreeNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh A middle-ranking Navy officer, who shot dead four Army soldiers here in August and left another one critically wounded, has been jailed for 10 years and dishonorably discharged from the Navy, a military spokesman said...
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
JP/ /
JP/ /Major economic and political events in 2004March 4: The government launches a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, to meet overwhelming demand from global investors. The sovereign bond is oversubscribed four times.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.9, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.9, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.9
Rupiah Rates Dec.9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,333.36 6,573.25 6,989.45 6,917.02 Brunei dollar 1 5,886.18 5,276.56 5,610.14 5,552.52 Canadian dollar 1 7,948.28 7,123.75 7,575.53 7,496.31 Swiss franc 1 8,418.99 7,545.42 8,024.18 7,940.
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
Patrick Guntensperger
Patrick Guntensperger Jakarta2. Todung -- Developments in International arbitration in Indonesia 1 x 30 Int'l arbitration developments in RI Todung Mulya Lubis and Maurice Burke Jakarta
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
'Child traffickers most active in Batam'
'Child traffickers most active in Batam' INDRAMAYU, West Java: A woman activist disclosed on Thursday that child traffickers are operating in at least 10 regions of Indonesia. Some areas are located near the Malaysian and Indonesian border, with Batam city tipped as the area with the highest...
Fri, 10 Dec 2004
[b]...parties are often left with no alternative but to litigate
...parties are often left with no alternative but to litigate in Indonesian courts, despite the arbitration clauses in their contracts.