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Wed, 16 Mar 2005
'USNS Mercy' will head to Alor
'USNS Mercy' will head to AlorKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The floating hospital USNS Mercy will provide humanitarian assistance for the victims of an earthquake in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara province, after it winds up its humanitarian operations in Aceh, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
House obstructs fuel policy
House obstructs fuel policyTony Hotland and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono saying that the fuel price increases were final, seven of 10 factions at the House of Representatives continue to convey their rejection of the government's policy.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
'We must remain suspicious of KL'
'We must remain suspicious of KL' They did it again! Malaysia has awarded two oil concessions to the Dutch company Shell .. in Indonesian territory. After a successful campaign in the Sipadan-Ligitan island case, Malaysia is now "going forward" to get more.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Shares end lower; Sampoerna down
Shares end lower; Sampoerna downDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended lower on Tuesday, led by profit-taking in cigarette blue chips and selling in Bank Mandiri on expectations that the bank will book lower first-quarter earnings because of higher loan-loss provisions, dealers said.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Canadian leader
Canadian leader visits AcehIn an effort to highlight Canada's long-term commitment to post- tsunami relief operations in Indonesia, Parliament Speaker Dan Hays is currently visiting tsunami-affected areas in Aceh province, the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta said.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Ministry focuses on irrigation, rural roads
Ministry focuses on irrigation, rural roadsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMore than 80 percent of rural infrastructure projects -- to be financed by the low-income assistance fund derived from slashing the fuel subsidy -- will be concentrated on the construction of roads and irrigation channels.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Rupiah Rates March 15
Rupiah Rates March 15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,778.55 6,987.00 7,421.18 7,344.23 Brunei dollar 1 6,077.04 5,457.35 5,797.84 5,736.37 Canadian dollar 1 8,171.04 7,339.30 7,795.64 7,714.55 Swiss franc 1 8,501.47 7,635.96 8,110.88 8,026.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Acehnese in land document rush
Acehnese in land document rushNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehRudy, a Banda Aceh resident, breathes a sigh of relief. He has just acquired a document that substitutes for his land title certificate that was lost as a result of the tsunami on Dec. 26 last year.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Medco to explore in Libya's fields
Medco to explore in Libya's fields JAKARTA: PT Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's largest publicly traded oil producer, signed an agreement to explore and produce oil in Libya's Ghadames Basin.Medco and partner Verenex Energy Inc.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Echange (in rupiah) on March 15, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Echange (in rupiah) on March 15, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
The pointless debates
The pointless debates JP/6/Ed16 Fuel for debate The arguments made by several factions at the House of Representatives to support their stubborn demands for the total cancellation of the March 1 fuel price hikes not only miss the whole point of good energy policy and prudent fiscal management but...
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Tenants complain over poor facilities
Tenants complain over poor facilities TANGERANG: Tenants of Amartapura Condominium in Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, filed a lawsuit against developer PT Lippo Hyunday Development with the Tangerang District Court on Monday over the premises' poor facilities.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Indian food now attracts wider market
Indian food now attracts wider marketEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThanks partly to Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and other Bollywood people, all things Indian are gaining popularity here, including its spicy and pungent cuisine.
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Murderers of Aa' Gym's students get life imprisonment
Murderers of Aa' Gym's students get life imprisonmentYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungThree people were sentenced to life imprisonment on Tuesday for killing two female students of popular Muslim preacher Abdullah Gymnastiar (Aa' Gym).
Wed, 16 Mar 2005
Managing fuel price compensation fund
Managing fuel price compensation fundFrom Republika Various demonstrations have been held to oppose the fuel price increases. Prices of daily needs even began to climb before the fuel price hike. The president has warned against uncontrolled protests that may produce undesirable consequences.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Ambalat & TNI law
Ambalat & TNI lawFrom Media Indonesia The Indonesian Navy has played a very important role in transporting illegal migrant workers from Malaysia and volunteers to tsunami-stricken Aceh. And lately it is flexing some muscle in the Ambalat border dispute.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
JP/13/FISKAL
JP/13/FISKALComponent duty cuts worry local suppliersZakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaMinister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja announced on Monday significant import duty cuts on parts and components for public transportation vehicles in a move he says will reduce the impact of the recent...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Managing fuel price compensation fund
Managing fuel price compensation fundFrom Republika Various demonstrations have been held to oppose the fuel price increases. Prices of daily needs even began to climb before the fuel price hike. The president has warned against uncontrolled protests that may produce undesirable consequences.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Germany helps Indonesia install tsunami warning system
Germany helps Indonesia install tsunami warning systemThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In 1992, years before developing the largest conventional seismic network in Central America, Nicaragua, which was not a member of the International Tsunami Warning System in the Pacific Ocean, was hit by four to ten...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Breakthrough needed in port development: INSA
Breakthrough needed in port development: INSAThe Jakarta Post JakartaAngered by what it sees as inefficiency at international ports throughout the country, the Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) has called for massive improvements in the management of ports.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Managing fuel price compensation fund
Managing fuel price compensation fundFrom Republika Various demonstrations have been held to oppose the fuel price increases. Prices of daily needs even began to climb before the fuel price hike. The president has warned against uncontrolled protests that may produce undesirable consequences.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
OPEC may not raise output as demand likely to fall
OPEC may not raise output as demand likely to fallRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaIn light of an expected oversupply in oil output, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is unlikely to agree on raising its quota during the upcoming meeting in Iran to help ease pressure...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Shell, Petronas asked to clarify
Shell, Petronas asked to clarifyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia will be seeking explanations from oil giants Royal Dutch/Shell and Malaysia's Petronas about their involvement in the sovereignty issues between Indonesia and Malaysia over East Ambalat area.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Bogor's signature 'kenari' tree becoming scarce
Bogor's signature 'kenari' tree becoming scarceTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe kenari tree has long been a symbol of Bogor municipality. However, it is sad to see that these trees can be found only on certain streets in the city now, such as in Jl. A. Yani and Jl.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
West Timor locals cry famine, govt officials reject claim
West Timor locals cry famine, govt officials reject claimYemris Fointuna and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, KupangA food shortage in certain areas of East Nusa Tenggara province is becoming more serious.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
'Gambling against religious beliefs'
'Gambling against religious beliefs'The Association of Indonesian Entertainment Centers estimates that gambling, which is currently illegal, produces a massive turnover of Rp 200 billion a day. Former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin floated the idea of legalizing gambling again so as to provide...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Karya untuk Kawan, an exhibition of many flavors
Karya untuk Kawan, an exhibition of many flavorsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaAt a time of bleakness and a never-ending need for donations, an art exhibition at the National Gallery comes as a cool breeze that soothes the senses.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Matahari expands business to Batam
Matahari expands business to BatamJAKARTA: Retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima has opened a new hypermarket in Batam as part of the company's planned expansion, a statement from the company said.The store, occupied an area of 6,000 square meters, is the second hypermarket to be opened by Matahari,...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Shares hit fresh record high on Sampoerna gains
Shares hit fresh record high on Sampoerna gainsDow Jones JakartaIndonesian shares ended at a record high on Monday, led by gains in cigarette maker HM Sampoerna on news that Philip Morris International Inc. will buy a 40 percent stake in the country's third-largest cigarette maker, dealers said.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
GAM's unreasonable demands
GAM's unreasonable demandsFrom Koran TempoCoordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo Adi Sucipto has rightly rejected the involvement of international advisers who would be brought by delegates of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to the third round of talks scheduled for...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
EU has become important market for ASEAN products
EU has become important market for ASEAN productsHassan Wirajuda, Jakarta On behalf of my ASEAN Colleagues, let me begin by extending our warmest welcome to the European Union Delegation to the 15th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Major donors
Major donors I refer to the article published on March 12 in The Jakarta Post titled Women help build houses in Aceh.Thank you very much for coming to our press conference and the Benefit lunch to launch the Rebuilding Lamreh Project. We are all pleased to read the article covering the event.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
House questions elections budget
House questions elections budget JAKARTA: House of Representatives Commission II budget committee has approved only Rp 146.32 billion (US$15.8 million) out of the Rp 1.03 trillion regional elections supporting budget proposed by the home ministry.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Minister refuses party top post
Minister refuses party top post JAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi said on Monday he had no intention of vying for the Democratic Party's top post, saying he is focusing on his state job."I think managing the party requires special attention.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Puteh continues to deny markup
Puteh continues to deny markupThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAbdullah Puteh, the suspended governor of tsunami-ravaged Aceh currently on trial for graft in the purchase of a Russian-made chopper, rejected on Monday all charges against him as legally baseless.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Port development needs breakthrough: INSA
Port development needs breakthrough: INSAThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAngered by what it sees as inefficiency at international ports throughout the country, the Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA) has called for massive improvements in the management of ports.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
GM Corke levels score with Irene
GM Corke levels score with Irene JAKARTA: Hong Kong's Anya Sun Corke defeated local chess prodigy Irene Kharisma to level their best-of-six game showdown in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Monday evening.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Company, locals in conflict over big resort project
Company, locals in conflict over big resort projectRidwan Max Sijabat and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MerekCalm has returned to a tourist resort in Merek subdistrict, some 120 kilometers southeast of the North Sumatran provincial capital of Medan, following days of protest against a large...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Ambalat case hits exports
Ambalat case hits exportsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe ongoing dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over the Ambalat offshore oil field has affected exports from Indonesia to the neighboring country."The Professional Civil Society (MPM) organization has received reports from entrepreneurs in...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Acehnese barracks
Acehnese barracks The letter by Peter Droege from Australia (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 24) raises a number of good points. I have just returned from Aceh after staying in a refugee camp at Lhoknga for a few nights that was adequate but not easy for everyone to live in.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Govt to screen foreign NGOs
Govt to screen foreign NGOsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA government decision to restrict the presence of international aid agencies in Aceh would force them to abandon their unfinished work in the province just as it started to return to some semblance of normalcy nearly four...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
SIA cuts fares to seven cities
SIA cuts fares to seven citiesSINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced Monday promotional fares of S$98 Singapore (US$60) for return trips from the city- state to seven Asian cities, amid rising competition from budget carriers.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Govt urged to focus more on remote islands
Govt urged to focus more on remote islandsM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe government should learn from its past mistakes, particularly in reference to Sipadan and Ligitan islands, disputed for years between Malaysia and Indonesia, and recent tension over the Ambalat oil and gas blocks, a...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
AEI appoints committee members
AEI appoints committee membersThe Indonesian Listed Companies Association (AEI) has appointed Airlangga Hartarto as chairman, Bacelius Ruru as chairman of the advisory council and Rosano Barack as chairman of the honorary council for its 2005-2008 tenure.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
PDI-P walks out on SBY at House
PDI-P walks out on SBY at HouseRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaDiffering signals on the fuel hike policy came out at the end of a late night hearing between the government and the legislature, with legislators saying that the proposed figures from the government for the...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Bomb threat at Mangga Dua shopping area kills business
Bomb threat at Mangga Dua shopping area kills businessThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFour days have passed since a janitor at the Wholesale Trade Center in Mangga Dua, Central Jakarta, or WTC for short, found an unfolded sheet of paper lying among the garbage at the entrance at 6 a.m.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, March 15, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, March 15, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Documentary12:00 p.m.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Spratly joint survey deal signed
Spratly joint survey deal signed PHILIPPINES: The national oil companies of the Philippines, China and Vietnam on Monday signed an accord to conduct a joint seismic survey of the Spratly islands, a disputed archipelago in the South China Sea.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Centers give Aceh youth access to computers
Centers give Aceh youth access to computersLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The only thing that 14-year-old Erlina knows about computers are what they look like."We could ... draw with them?" the junior high school student in Syamtalira Aron in North Aceh, said with a puzzled look...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Expert backs well-managed gambling
Expert backs well-managed gamblingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSociologist Gumilar Rusliwa Soemantri from the University of Indonesia on Monday welcomed a proposal to legalize gambling and prostitution, as long as it was restricted to specified areas in the capital that were closely...