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Thu, 10 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...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Indonesia and Malaysia spar in the Sulawesi sea
Indonesia and Malaysia spar in the Sulawesi seaMichael Vatikiotis, Singapore Things were going so well between Indonesia and Malaysia, it is hard to believe that one of ASEAN's most critical relationships is foundering on a territorial dispute.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Broaching new frontiers in the ASEAN-EU Partnership
Broaching new frontiers in the ASEAN-EU PartnershipBenita Ferrero-Waldner Jakarta Today Indonesia is hosting the 15th regular meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) and of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thu, 10 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.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
On 'Bahasa'
On 'Bahasa' I have long wanted to write to correct the widespread use of the short form Bahasa to describe the Malay language. When the media reports that Singapore is considering teaching Bahasa as a third language in schools, they are saying that Singaporean children are going to be taught...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Timor Sea boundary negotiations to continue
Timor Sea boundary negotiations to continueRoad McGuirk, Associated Press, Canberra The latest round of negotiations between Australia and East Timor on how to divide billions of dollars in revenues from sea bed oil and gas ended on Wednesday with an agreement to hold more talks soon, a negotiator...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Elsham wins international award
Elsham wins international awardJAYAPURA, Papua: Human rights group Elsham Papua has won an international accolade for defending human rights.The acting chairman of Elsham Papua, Aloysius Renwarin, said that the accolade came from the Regional Rights Resource Team, which is affiliated with the...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Extradition treaty must exclude terrorism: Protect RI's interests
Extradition treaty must exclude terrorism: Protect RI's interestsBambang Widjojanto and Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta Dubbed a "red dot on the map" by former President Habibie, Singapore has become a sanctuary for some extremely rich Indonesian tycoons accused of fraud in Jakarta.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
'Watch where the money is going'
'Watch where the money is going'The government had promised to allocate an extra Rp 10.5 trillion (US$1.13 billion), which will be saved from fuel subsidy cuts, to finance programs targeted at the poor, such as the provision of subsidized rice, subsidized education, rural infrastructure projects...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Ministry approves transportation subsidy
Ministry approves transportation subsidyUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of Finance has approved a land transportation subsidy in the form of fiscal incentives on import duties and taxes.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Rachel Davies
Rachel Davies Sydney 2. Simon -- Growing internationalism vital for modern education 2 x 30 Growing internationalism vital for developing modern education Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
TV Today: Saturday, March 12, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, March 12, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 TV Drama1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary: Survival2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Documentary6:00 Battle of...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Bank Central Asia's 2004 Profit Rises 34% on Loans
Bank Central Asia's 2004 Profit Rises 34% on Loans Bloomberg JakartaPT Bank Central Asia, Indonesia's second-largest lender by assets, said profit rose 34 percent last year as an expanding economy spurred companies and individuals to borrow more. Net income rose to Rp 3.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Origins of the Indian community
Origins of the Indian communityVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan, North Sumatra Selvam, 35, of Indian descent, said he did not know how his family came to Indonesia from India."When I was a child, my grandfather used to tell us his father came from a place called Dharmapuri in...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Finance ministry approves land transportation subsidy
Finance ministry approves land transportation subsidyUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Ministry of Finance has approved a land transportation subsidy in the form of fiscal incentives on import duties and taxes.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
[b]Hypermarket proliferation
Hypermarket proliferation should be regulated properlyFajar Hidayat Jakarta The hypermarket concept, which combines a supermarket and a department store in a gigantic retail facility with a wide range of products under one roof, including full lines of fresh groceries, apparel and appliances, was...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Fuel price hike: Is it truly going to help the poor?
Fuel price hike: Is it truly going to help the poor?Azas Tigor Nainggolan Jakarta On March 1 the government raised the prices of most fuel products despite many protests from the community. The present price hike, the government said, was necessary to cut the subsidies, which have become too...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
1. COMMENT: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS
1. COMMENT: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Nyepi, a spiritual journey to silence and emptiness 2. AMBALAT: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS E. Ambalat row started as 'corporate dispute' 3. EXPO: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Indonesia, India hope for improved trade, investment 4. FAT: 1 LINE 27 COUNTS 'More women fat than underfed'
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
RI, E. Timor seal deal on past atrocities
RI, E. Timor seal deal on past atrocitiesIvy Susanti and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEast Timor President Xanana Gusmao said on Wednesday that the Commission of Truth and Friendship (CTF), jointly set up with Indonesia, would seek to uncover the truth and not seek vengeance.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Indian food attracts wider market
Indian food 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.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Increase asphalt prices
Increase asphalt prices State oil and gas company Pertamina should increase asphalt prices. Pertamina is Indonesia's major oil refiner and producer of asphalt, which is mainly used for road building and maintenance.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
RI hackers vent anger against KL
RI hackers vent anger against KLINDONESIA: A territorial dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia moved into cyberspace on Wednesday as Indonesian hackers launched attacks on Malaysian websites.Government sites were the main targets of the campaign which came on top of three days of street protests...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Diplomacy persists
Diplomacy persists The article written by Graham Gerard Ong titled Diplomacy can calm troubled sea (March 9) contains misleading arguments that require clarification. The deployment of an Indonesian naval fleet to Ambalat should not be considered as flexing its muscles aimed at resorting to the use...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Forest fire agency demand autonomy
Forest fire agency demand autonomyPEKANBARU, Riau: A senior government official proposed on Wednesday that the Riau Forest Fire Management Agency be declared an autonomous entity."We don't have our own budget, which makes us reliant upon government budgetary funds for our operational expenses.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Banks, offices close for 3 days
Banks, offices close for 3 days State and private banks in Bali will be closed from March 9 to March 11 for the Hindu religious holidays of Galungan and Nyepi (the Day of Silence), but most ATMs will continue to operate.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
HS Dillon, a fearless campaigner
HS Dillon, a fearless campaignerJoyeeta Dutta Ray, Contributor, JakartaIn a country rife with corruption it takes a person of immense courage to fight for justice without once giving in.Dr. Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon is one such person.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Danamon to extend up to Rp15t in loans
Danamon to extend up to Rp15t in loans JAKARTA: PT Bank Danamon, Indonesia's fifth largest lender, plans to extend as much as Rp 15 trillion (US$1.6 billion) in loans this year, 74 percent more than last year, even if lending rates increase, a bank official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
House opposes extra funds for local elections
House opposes extra funds for local electionsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLawmakers opposed on Wednesday a government proposal for an additional Rp 1 trillion (US$107.5 million) in funds to support upcoming regional elections, saying the requested amount was too much.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Frantic week of work for Balinese women
Frantic week of work for Balinese womenI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarFor Wartini and millions of Balinese women across the island, this week is one of the busiest and confusing seven days of the year.The week sees two major religious festivals taking place only a day apart.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Rupiah Rates March 9
Rupiah Rates March 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,863.39 7,061.86 7,502.31 7,422.72 Brunei dollar 1 6,083.50 5,463.45 5,804.14 5,742.64 Canadian dollar 1 8,135.41 7,305.92 7,761.83 7,679.25 Swiss franc 1 8,487.48 7,625.81 8,097.74 8,015.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Ngruki: A school of terrorism?
Ngruki: A school of terrorism?Part 1 of 2Noor Huda Ismail Jakarta The Jakarta Post on Feb. 28, 2005 released a report on a Ngruki alumni involved in terrorism activity. As a graduate of that school, I understand how such people think.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Govt to seek $100m
Govt to seek $100m from NewmontJAKARTA: The government plans to file a civil suit demanding that mining firm PT Newmont Minahasa Raya pay US$100 million in damages for allegedly polluting Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Cultural movement more effective
Cultural movement more effectiveFrom Media IndonesiaIn our quest for a quality improvement of democracy to keep pace with advanced countries, the emerging views of bureaucrats and religious institutions constitute a natural phenomenon.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Pereira puts spark into Jakarta Electric
Pereira puts spark into Jakarta ElectricMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It could have been a listless Aline "Lily" Pereira who took the court for the opening of the 2005 Proliga Volleyball championship.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
ADB tsunami meeting to sustain momentum
ADB tsunami meeting to sustain momentumThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Wednesday it aims to sustain the momentum in the rebuilding of tsunami-affected countries when it hosts a ministerial conference to discuss the recovery effort next week.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Mitsubishi Grandis offers (more) affordable luxury MPV
Mitsubishi Grandis offers (more) affordable luxury MPVNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is known, at least in Southeast Asia, as a lucrative market for multipurpose vehicles (MPVs), from the most basic models to the most expensive and deluxe.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Krung fends off Persebaya in Champions League
Krung fends off Persebaya in Champions LeagueID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Krung Thai Bank jumped out to an early lead and held off the concerted fightback of Persebaya Surabaya to win 2-1 in an Asian Champions League game in Surabaya on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
1. Malay --- 3x12
1. Malay --- 3x12 RI, Malaysia differ on ways to solve roworRI, Malaysia differ on ways to mend rift 2. Timor ----- 1x28 RI, E. Timor seal deal on past atrocities 3. Kalla --- 1x28 Govt plans mass reshuffle in bureaucracy 4. Gamble --- 1x42 Ali Sadikin throws gambling issue on Council's table
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Bank Central Asia's 2004 profit rises 34% on loans
Bank Central Asia's 2004 profit rises 34% on loansBloomberg, JakartaPT Bank Central Asia, Indonesia's second-largest lender by assets, said profit rose 34 percent last year as an expanding economy spurred companies and individuals to borrow more.Net income rose to Rp 3.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Summit to discuss post-tsunami issues
Summit to discuss post-tsunami issuesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThe Lake Toba summit, scheduled to officially begin on Thursday, will be an important forum for Indonesia to learn how to promote sustainable development following the Dec.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Mercedes-Benz introduces compact B-Class vehicle
Mercedes-Benz introduces compact B-Class vehicleThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGerman carmaker Mercedes-Benz has recently introduced its new compact hatchback Mercedes B-Class with the company calling it a Compact Sports Tourer. The B-Class is the second compact produced by the company after the A-Class.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Benita Ferrero-Waldner
Benita Ferrero-Waldner Jakarta 2. Katopo -- Reflections on International women's day 1 x 30 Reflecting on Women's Day Marianne Katoppo Jakarta3. Star -- Important that Indonesia resolves worker delay quickly 1 x 30 Settling migrant worker problems V.K.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
[b]
Sparring in the Sulawesi sea Michael Vatikiotis Singapore2. Pro10 -- The China threat, part two? 1 x 30 China's military threat, part two? Jinichi Matsumoto The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo3. Asahi -- Failed states give al-Qaeda safe haven 1 x 30 Failed states protect al-Qaeda Jinichi Matsumoto The Asahi...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Slowly but surely, Mandarin becomes second foreign language
Slowly but surely, Mandarin becomes second foreign languageEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter four years of freedom for the expression of Chinese culture, the Mandarin language has started attracting Indonesians, as private schools begin to provide Mandarin courses in response to popular...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Govt to seek $100m from Newmont
Govt to seek $100m from Newmont JAKARTA: The government plans to file a civil suit demanding that mining firm PT Newmont Minahasa Raya pay US$100 million in damages for allegedly polluting Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
RI, Malaysia take steps to mend rift
RI, Malaysia take steps to mend riftAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to prevent xenophobia fueled by the Ambalat dispute from spreading in the two countries, Indonesia and Malaysia met in Jakarta on Wednesday and agreed to solve the row peacefully on the negotiating table,...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Rachel Davies
Rachel Davies Sydney 2. Simon -- Growing internationalism vital for modern education 2 x 30 Growing internationalism vital for developing modern education Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Villagers survived tsunami disaster, but strunggle to farm devastated land
Villagers survived tsunami disaster, but strunggle to farm devastated landLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, LhokseumaweThe situation just outside Lhokseumawe in the northern part of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is not as gloomy as you might imagine.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Flood produces sinking feeling for Bekasi traders
Flood produces sinking feeling for Bekasi tradersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt was far from business as usual at Mal Mega Bekasi shopping complex on Tuesday, with floodwater inundating the center since early Sunday.Floodwater on the ground floor was still up to one meter deep.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Forum seeks to set up body for Aceh recovery
Forum seeks to set up body for Aceh recoveryDedy Ardiansyah, The Jakarta Post, MedanAlthough the central government has aborted its plan to establish a special body to take charge of reconstruction of Aceh, the recently held Aceh Recovery Forum was adamant that such a body was badly needed by the...