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Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Democracy in peril
Democracy in peril Indonesia is often described by international media and even by world leaders such as U.S. President George W. Bush as the world's third largest democracy, after India and the United States. And Indonesians ought to be proud of this.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Jazz festival ready to blow
Jazz festival ready to blowM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFriday night figures to be a real treat for music buffs in the capital, as the Java Jazz Festival kicks off with performances from some of the top soul, blues and jazz performers in the world.The festival starts at 4 p.m.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
A serious setback in the fight against corruption
A serious setback in the fight against corruptionJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta Amid public cries over the recent government decision to increase fuel prices, perhaps few have paid attention to indications of a serious set back in the government's efforts to fight graft and corruption.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Axed politicians to sue PPP chief
Axed politicians to sue PPP chief JAKARTA: Six United Development Party (PPP) executives have hired a lawyer and will file a lawsuit against the party's leader Hamzah Haz for dismissing them.Speaking at a press conference, the politicians claimed that the dismissal was illegitimate, so they would...
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Fuel price hikes: Short-term pain, long-term gain
Fuel price hikes: Short-term pain, long-term gainDavid E. Sumual, Jakarta After creating uncertainty since elections last year, the government finally announced hikes in fuel prices by an average of 29 percent.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Administration to shut unaccredited schools
Administration to shut unaccredited schools JAKARTA: The administration's High School Accreditation Council warned that private high schools and vocational schools that had not undergone an accreditation appraisal by 2006 would be closed down.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Lippo Karawaci admits disposing of household, hospital waste in river
Lippo Karawaci admits disposing of household, hospital waste in riverMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Lippo Karawaci Town Development Management (TMD) company admitted that it was disposing of household and hospital waste into the Sabi River but insisted that the waste had been treated...
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Protesters target gas stations, residents
Protesters target gas stations, residentsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaProtests over the fuel price hike continued on Thursday in several cities across the country, though the number of protesters was smaller than on previous days.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Police wrap up Depok graft case
Police wrap up Depok graft case JAKARTA: The police revealed on Thursday that they have apprehended three people suspected of producing pirated compact discs at a plant in the Nusa Indah storage compound in Tangerang.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Public sacrifices must not be squandered
Public sacrifices must not be squanderedBenget Simbolon Tnb., JakartaThe government has asked the public for its understanding and readiness to make sacrifices following its decision to raise fuel prices by an average of 29 percent.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
American Express launches gold concierge and travel service
American Express launches gold concierge and travel serviceThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAmerican Express Bank Ltd. introduced on Thursday its first 24- hour services for its gold charge card holders in Jakarta.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Antigraft war, not fuel price hike
Antigraft war, not fuel price hike From Media IndonesiaIf the government is serious in its drive to create clean governance, enhance its authority and promote public welfare, a war should be waged on corruption.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Susilo orders monitoring of fuel supplies
Susilo orders monitoring of fuel suppliesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to limit the effects of the recent fuel price hikes, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issued an instruction to all state officials to supervise and monitor fuel distribution and the prices of staple...
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 3, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 3, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Rebuilding a modern Aceh
Rebuilding a modern Aceh We are all aware of the destructive havoc caused by the recent earthquakes and tsunamis. It is unfortunate that Indonesia has become the worst-hit country, and that the tsunami has left many parts of Aceh literally unrecognizable.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Civil service reform, a forgotten agenda
Civil service reform, a forgotten agendaRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Civil service reform is not a new notion here, but has verily been forgotten amid reforms in other sectors following the fall of the New Order government.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
RI told to use treaties to trace assets
RI told to use treaties to trace assetsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia should use the existing international treaties on corruption and money laundering when trying to trace and recover assets from criminals internationally, a financial crimes expert said.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Fandi, a kid from the kampong who made good gives back
Fandi, a kid from the kampong who made good gives backMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a name that speaks volumes throughout Southeast Asia, Fandi Ahmad could well choose to rest on his laurels in a comfortable retirement.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Members of KKN to be selected
Members of KKN to be selectedEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police will begin registering candidates next month for the National Police Commission (KKN), which will monitor the performance of the police and play a role in selecting candidates for the post of police chief.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Compact BMW aimed at younger car buyers
Compact BMW aimed at younger car buyersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCarmaker PT BMW Indonesia launched on Thursday its BMW 1 Series hatchback, opening a new market in the premium compact car segment.While most BMWs are classic sedans, the company said that the latest model was aimed at setting a new...
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Diesel price hike leaves fishermen high and dry
Diesel price hike leaves fishermen high and dryOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungTraditional fisherman Mahyudin takes the news of fuel price increase without even blinking. The 37-year-old, who depends on diesel fuel to run his fishing boat, has faced fluctuating prices before.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Gontha, from jazz to action
Gontha, from jazz to actionM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "When I have an argument with my wife, the moment she threatens not to serve me dinner, this is jazz," said jazz aficionado Peter Frans Gontha when asked to define the musical genre.
Fri, 04 Mar 2005
Free migration across SE Asia
Free migration across SE AsiaFarish A. Noor, Berlin Despite the improvement in government-to-government relations between Malaysia and Indonesia, it would appear as if our societies are further apart than ever before.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
1. VISIT: 2 X 12
1. VISIT: 2 X 12 Susilo pushes fuel price hike SBY makes surprise visit to W. Java2. TKI: 2 X 23 RI workers detained in crackdown on illegals 3. FARE: 2 X 16 Jakarta bus crews move to raise fares Public transport fares raised unilaterally 4.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
RI must play active role in int'l politics: Seminar
RI must play active role in int'l politics: SeminarAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, must regain its position as a key player in international politics, and the hosting of Asian-African Summit (AAS) next month is the right move in the right...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Southeast Asia eyes bigger UN maritime security role
Southeast Asia eyes bigger UN maritime security roleJason Szep, Reuters/SingaporeSoutheast Asian defense leaders and U.S. coast guard officials discussed on Wednesday a possible expansion of the UN role in securing the critical Malacca Strait waterway against sea pirates and terrorists.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
'Councillors are supposed to represent the poor'
'Councillors are supposed to represent the poor'While many people in Jakarta live below the poverty line, the city administration plans to spend approximately Rp 63 billion a year on the monthly housing allowances of councillors. The Jakarta Post asked people for their opinion on the issue.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
The Great River default: Sign of deindustrialization?
The Great River default: Sign of deindustrialization?Awan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro and Tata Mustasya, Jakarta The General Bondholders Meeting of PT. Great River International (GRI) garment company held last Thursday and attended by 98 percent of the bondholders not affiliated with the issuer of the...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Bojong residents sentenced for roles in riot
Bojong residents sentenced for roles in riotTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe Cibinong District Court pronounced on Monday the sentences of 17 residents of Bojong village, Bogor, West Java, to the cheers of the defendants' families and neighbors as they received shorter prison terms than...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Does Indonesian decentralization improve environmental management?
Does Indonesian decentralization improve environmental management?Mochamad Indrawan and Anders Danielson, Jakarta A recent article in The Jakarta Post presented an interesting and valuable analysis, starting with the commitment by the current government to systematically address the country's key...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
1. BPK (50) - 48 pts 3 cols 3 line (3x18)
1. BPK (50) - 48 pts 3 cols 3 line (3x18)Financial watchdogs ask the House for greater power 2. AA Summit (30) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) RI must play active role in int'l politics: Seminar3. Japan (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24) Japanese troops reach out to Acehnese with music, medicine 4.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Telkom plans new network for 3 islands
Telkom plans new network for 3 islandsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) is planning to construct a new fiber optic network this year to strengthen its telecommunications backbone for Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Bird flu back in West Java
Bird flu back in West JavaYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungBird flu has resurfaced in Indonesia, killing at least 21,000 chickens on farms in West Java over the last two months, an official says.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Public transport fares raised unilaterally
Public transport fares raised unilaterallyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCrews on public transport vehicles have unilaterally raised their fares following the 29 percent fuel price hike on Tuesday, despite the fact that the city administration has yet to make a decision on the issue.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Bankruptcy petition against Total reaches final stages
Bankruptcy petition against Total reaches final stagesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe ongoing legal battle between Total E&P Indonesie and two of its contractors is nearing an end, with the two sides presenting their concluding remarks on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
UNFPA approves $400,000 for Aceh
UNFPA approves $400,000 for Aceh JAKARTA: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) allocated on Tuesday US$400,000 for the re-establishment of Aceh's provincial National Family Planing Coordinating Board (BKKBN) to ensure immediate provision of reproductive health services following last...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Youth is served in Uzbekistan Davis Cup team
Youth is served in Uzbekistan Davis Cup teamMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a surprising move, Uzbekistan has chosen youth over experience for its Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie against Indonesia beginning on Friday.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Deutscher-Menzies responds
Deutscher-Menzies responds I am writing to express my extreme concern and disappointment at the article by Bruce Carpenter Fortunate discovery or clever scam? which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 13.Discussing the proliferation of forgeries on the Indonesian art market.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Locals rush to buy 'cheaper' kerosene
Locals rush to buy 'cheaper' kerosene SEMARANG: State oil company Pertamina's marketing units in Central Java and Yogyakarta have conducted operations in seven areas in anticipation of a kerosene shortage.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
House factions to discuss response to fuel hikes
House factions to discuss response to fuel hikesRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the wake of protests against fuel price increases, a group of House of Representatives legislators are preparing political moves against the government's decision.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
IPB regreens Cihideung Ilir
IPB regreens Cihideung Ilir BOGOR: Students from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture planted more than 2,000 seedlings around a water catchment area during the weekend in a project to regreen Cihideung Ilir village in Ciampeat.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Talents, creative designs not enaugh to compete in global craft market
Talents, creative designs not enaugh to compete in global craft marketBali is blessed with skilled and creative artisans as well as potential markets. But, these are not enough to develop a sustainable, manageable and more importantly profitable handicraft industry.Bali is just one case.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
RI workers detained in crackdown on illegals
RI workers detained in crackdown on illegalsAgencies, Malaysia/DumaiMalaysia arrested more than 560 foreigners, mostly Indonesians, as a nationwide sweep against illegal immigrants entered its second day on Wednesday, and authorities vowed not to relax efforts to track down the rest.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Police arrest Medan gang member
Police arrest Medan gang member JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police revealed on Wednesday that they had apprehended Sofyan Batubara, 28, allegedly a member of a notorious gang of burglars, widely known as the Medan gang.Adj. Sr. Comr. Tomsi Tohir, a detective, said the suspect was arrested on Feb.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
No clean water in Cibarusah
No clean water in Cibarusah BEKASI: Residents of four villages in Cibarusah district, Bekasi, are short of clean water, forcing them to consume rainwater or the muddy water of Cipamingkis and Cihoe Sidogali rivers, Antara reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 2, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 2, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
TV Program: Thursday, March 3, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, March 3, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Documentary 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Acehnese find reason to laugh
Acehnese find reason to laughTomi Soetjipto, Reuters/Susoh, IndonesiaThe tsunami victims had never seen anything like it and they were laughing hysterically.Hundreds of children and adults emerged from makeshift huts and tents to watch Elvo, a New Zealand clown, doing funny tricks in this Aceh west...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Craftsman industry sinking behind other countries
Craftsman industry sinking behind other countriesThe Association of Exporters and Producers of Indonesian Handicrafts (ASEPHI) and the International Finance Corporation's Program for Eastern Indonesia Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise Development (IFC-PENSA) recently held a seminar titled The...
Thu, 03 Mar 2005
Citigroup targets 200 more branches in Asia this year
Citigroup targets 200 more branches in Asia this yearChan Sue Ling, Bloomberg/SingaporeCitigroup Inc., the world's biggest Financial services company, plans to open 200 more branches in Asia excluding Japan this year, Marge Magner, chairman of the bank's global consumer group, said on Wednesday.