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Fri, 20 May 2005
UN team starts East Timor inquiry in Jakarta
UN team starts East Timor inquiry in JakartaMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A United Nations team began a series of meetings here on Thursday with top officials in a bid to assess Indonesia's efforts to account for gross human rights abuses that marred East Timor's breakaway from...
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. BUMN: 4 X 10
1. BUMN: 4 X 10 Uncovered: 16 most corrupt state firms 2. KPU: 2 X 24 Besieged KPU chief maintains innocence in graft case 3. QUAKE: 4 X 10 Big quake rattles Sumatra's west coast 4. SERAM: 2 X 24 Local policemen involved in deadly Seram attack: Chief
Fri, 20 May 2005
Antigraft campaign sees little progress: ICW
Antigraft campaign sees little progress: ICWThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven, for some, is a lucky number. Seven years since the reform movement kicked off a new era of democracy, the nation has only seen a tiny spark of hope, but many problems remain, activists say.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Govt pledges not to raise haj fee
Govt pledges not to raise haj fee JAKARTA: The government has promised not to raise the cost for the haj pilgrimage next year, citing successful efforts to improve efficiency."We will not raise the haj fee for 2006," Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni said at the presidential office on...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Students 'must shun hard-line schools'
Students 'must shun hard-line schools'Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaCoordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab has asked Indonesian students not to study in overseas schools and colleges that promote hard-line Islamic doctrine for fear they may become extremists.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Alwi wants PKB faction head changed
Alwi wants PKB faction head changed JAKARTA: Leader of the National Awakening Party (PKB) splinter group Alwi Shihab asked the House of Representatives on Wednesday to replace chairman of the party's faction at the legislative body Ali Masykur Musa."A House faction represents a party.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Kobe's father to train Japanese team
Kobe's father to train Japanese team TOKYO: Joe Bryant, a former NBA player and the father of Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant, has been named head coach of the Tokyo Apache in Japan's new professional basketball league.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Japan has squarely faced its past and deeds
Japan has squarely faced its past and deedsYutaka Iimura, Jakarta The Jakarta Post editorial Courage to Face History (April 20, 2005) in which the newspaper mentioned "Japan is still not being fully honest with facts of history," and "it seems Japan is still incapable of facing up to itself" fails...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Weighing the benefit of sharia as a solution to Aceh's problems
Weighing the benefit of sharia as a solution to Aceh's problemsNurrohman, Bandung The Indonesian Muslim Congress (KUUI) convened ahead of the Asian-African Summit last month failed to attract a lot of coverage as the media seemed more interested in covering the preparations for the Asian-African...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Boy George in Jakarta spotlight as DJ
Boy George in Jakarta spotlight as DJEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDonning a red glimmering jacket, black T shirt, full make-up and always, always a hat, Londoner Boy George, now more popular as DJ Boy George, appeared in Jakarta last week.
Fri, 20 May 2005
City to construct inner city toll roads next March
City to construct inner city toll roads next MarchDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaGood news for those who now spend hours behind the wheel, desperately waiting for a respite from chronic traffic congestion: the Jakarta administration will soon start constructing six inner-city toll roads in...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest bacteria arriving daily at the Ultra Milk plant in less than two hours from associations of dairies all over Bandung. Prior to the production process, the following are the tests used to ensure milk quality: Taste and aroma check;...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Experts warn of abuse of free education policy
Experts warn of abuse of free education policyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's plan to provide free education for elementary and secondary school students must be a long-term policy and not a short-term move to counter political pressure, activists say.
Fri, 20 May 2005
UN team starts E. Timor inquiry in Jakarta
UN team starts E. Timor inquiry in JakartaMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA United Nations team began a series of meetings here on Thursday with top officials in a bid to assess Indonesia's efforts to account for gross human rights abuses that marred East Timor's breakaway from...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Big quake rattles Sumatra west coast
Big quake rattles Sumatra west coastApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAn employee at the North Sumatra provincial administration, Asbin, ran down the stairs from his office on the third floor shouting "earthquake... earthquake...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Discour -- 1x40
1. Discour -- 1x40 U.S. business wants to see RI facilitate investment 2. German --- 2x22 Germany agrees to provide $74.3m for Aceh and Nias 3. Dili ----- 1x36 UN team starts E. Timor inquiry in Jakarta 4. Tsunami -- 1x42 Indonesia eyes early tsunami warning by end 2006
Fri, 20 May 2005
Japanese service in 'RRI' attracts listeners
Japanese service in 'RRI' attracts listenersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe same soft but firm voice opens each Japanese Service broadcast at state radio station RRI with the words, "Kocira wa Indonesia no ko desu (This is the Voice of Indonesia)".
Fri, 20 May 2005
GT Petrochem adopts e-business system
GT Petrochem adopts e-business systemThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to increase efficiency, polyester manufacturer PT GT Petrochem Tbk has begun to implement Oracle's electronic integrated business solution.
Fri, 20 May 2005
KPU chief pledges innocence in graft case
KPU chief pledges innocence in graft caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Nazaruddin Syamsuddin insisted on Thursday he was innocent in the alleged high profile corruption at the commission, saying the secretary- general should be held...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 20, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 20, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Commentary (35) - 40 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45)
1. Commentary (35) - 40 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x45) The nation's primary commodity: Nationalistic pride 2. Toll (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Jakarta to construct inner city toll roads next March 3. Reform (45) - 36 pts 5 cols 1line (1x35) Antigraft campaign sees little progress: ICW 4.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Violations found during campaign
Violations found during campaignKUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: Less than a week after the campaign for the regental election started in Kutai Kartanegara on March 15, no less than five violations have been reported, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 May 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 21, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 21, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Music11:30 Oto Screen1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Nature Documentary2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Maja The...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gamblingFrom RepublikaA betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned.
Fri, 20 May 2005
JP/17/NGON
JP/17/NGONNgongap Beach offers tranquility, beautiful sceneryBambang M Contributor/Gunungkidul, YogyakartaTraveling along the meandering road to Ngongap Beach in Gunungkidul, some 80 kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, can be a tiring experience.
Fri, 20 May 2005
* Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end of 2006 Page 3
* Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end of 2006 Page 3 * Muslims advised to stay away from 'hardline' schools Page 4 * Dengue fever still prevalent in West Java Page 5 * Islamic development and interfaith dialog in U.S.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Monorail project not viable now: Activists
Monorail project not viable now: ActivistsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the expiry date of the contract between the city administration and PT Jakarta Monorail draws near without agreement, transportation activists are calling for an end to the agreement, arguing the project is simply...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Canon targets 6% market share for laser printer
Canon targets 6% market share for laser printerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Datascript, a local distribution arm of Japanese electronic manufacturer Canon, is upbeat about making Canon the second largest in the country's laser printer segment by acquiring 6 percent shares of the market.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005Exhibitions* Painting Survivors at Galeri OmBo, Jl. Sosrowijayan 10 (FM cafe & Resto), Tel. 0274 7489865, until May 22 * Fine Arts Under Attack at Kedai Kebun Forum, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 Yogyakarta. Tel.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Govt keeps Sigit as BNI president
Govt keeps Sigit as BNI presidentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaShareholders of state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) retained Sigit Pramono as the president of the nation's third largest bank by assets so as to ensure the continuation of his restructuring programs.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 19
Rupiah Rates May 19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,547.62 6,786.13 7,203.48 7,130.19 Brunei dollar 1 6,006.29 5,397.16 5,732.42 5,670.79 Canadian dollar 1 7,876.79 7,081.15 7,517.64 7,440.16 Swiss franc 1 8,168.22 7,344.24 7,795.77 7,716.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Bakrie Sumatra to obtain new loan
Bakrie Sumatra to obtain new loanThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations Tbk, a publicly-listed company specializing in oil palm and rubber plantations, has received an indicative approval for a US$75 million loan, according to president director Ambono Janurianto.
Fri, 20 May 2005
JP/17/SIDE
JP/17/SIDEArts festival to open on June 7YOGYAKARTA: The annual Yogyakarta Arts Festival (FKY) is to open this year on June 7 with Art for Environment as the main theme."The theme is deliberately selected to rebuild the cultural civilization and awareness among Yogyakartans," Chairman of FKY 2005's...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 21, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Sampoerna's focus is on Indonesian domestic market
Sampoerna's focus is on Indonesian domestic marketAn extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna on Wednesday appointed Martin King as the new president director, replacing the fourth generation Michael Joseph Sampoerna.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Aussie aid
Aussie aid There is one foreign policy challenge that Australia faces largely alone -- Papua New Guinea. It is a responsibility that has cost tens of billions of (Australian) dollars in development aid since Australia relinquished its colonial authority 30 years ago.
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Alwi (1x32)
1. Alwi (1x32) Students 'must shun hard-line schools' 2. Edu (1x46) Experts warn of abuse of free education policy 3. Democrat (1x27) SBY to attend party congress
Fri, 20 May 2005
Uncovered: 16 most corrupt state firms
Uncovered: 16 most corrupt state firmsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto finally disclosed on Thursday 16 state enterprises allegedly riddled with corruption, following demands from lawmakers who wanted to make the allegation widely known.
Fri, 20 May 2005
PBSI chief Sutiyoso gets shot at ABC presidency
PBSI chief Sutiyoso gets shot at ABC presidencyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chairman of the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), Sutiyoso, looks likely to move up in the badminton hierarchy with his being the only candidate for the Asian presidency.
Fri, 20 May 2005
FACTBOX-Indonesia's tsunami early warning system
FACTBOX-Indonesia's tsunami early warning system Indonesia has drawn up plans for an early warning system in the wake of the massive tsunami that killed up to 160,000 people in Aceh on Dec. 26. Following are some facts on Indonesia's plan, according to documents from the Ministry of Research and...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Dengue fever still prevalent in W. Java: Health official
Dengue fever still prevalent in W. Java: Health officialYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAlthough now largely absent from newspaper headlines, dengue fever is still widespread in West Java and continues to quietly kill people there, with 101 having succumbed to the illness by May 16 this...
Fri, 20 May 2005
DPD establishes antigraft body
DPD establishes antigraft body JAKARTA: The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) has announced the establishment of an anticorruption caucus in a bid to help crack down on corruption cases in the provinces they represent.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Officials blame each other in alleged taxi scandal
Officials blame each other in alleged taxi scandalDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity officials are pointing their fingers at one another in the controversy surrounding taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo, which has been accused of obtaining illegal permits to operate 300 taxis in the...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Commissioners' performance
Commissioners' performance The last couple of months have seen at least three new president commissioners of state-owned companies appointed following the replacement of their new respective board of directors.
Fri, 20 May 2005
E. Timor needs continuing UN support to bolster stability: Xanana
E. Timor needs continuing UN support to bolster stability: XananaAgence France-Presse, DiliEast Timor will continue to need the support of the United Nations to strengthen peace and stability after UN peacekeeping missions come to an end, President Xanana Gusmao said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornographyFrom Media IndonesiaThe sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern.Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Police warn of increased drug trafficking
Police warn of increased drug traffickingAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDrug trafficking into the country is now on the rise apparently due to diminishing stocks here, the head of the city's drug squad says.Jakarta Police drug squad chief Sr. Comr. Carlo B.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Past abuse pushes RI maids to kill Singaporean: Lawyers
Past abuse pushes RI maids to kill Singaporean: LawyersWee Sui Lee, Associated Press/SingaporeLawyers for two young Indonesian maids who confessed to killing a Singaporean employer tried on Thursday to save their clients from possible execution, claiming mental anguish from abuse pushed them to...