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Team questions Garuda's commitment in Munir probe

Team questions Garuda's commitment in Munir probeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA fact-finding team helping the police investigate the death of prominent human rights activist Munir questioned on Monday national flag carrier Garuda's commitment to support the much- demanded probe.

City reaches new depths as land use plan fails to sink in

City reaches new depths as land use plan fails to sink inBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEnvironmentalists are telling the city administration to follow the city's land use plan in order to check land subsidence in the capital.

GAM adviser responds to VP

GAM adviser responds to VP Your article quoting the Vice President, Jusuf Kalla, on the CMI Helsinki peace talks aimed at securing a political settlement to the Aceh conflict reflected some confusion over the Free Aceh Movement's (GAM's) position.

RI migrant workers want to return to Malaysia, legally

RI migrant workers want to return to Malaysia, legallyApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanRini Sulistiya, an Indonesian illegal migrant worker from the West Java town of Cirebon, has been in Medan for the past month after arriving from Malaysia.

Malaysia, S'pore renew push to improve strained ties

Malaysia, S'pore renew push to improve strained tiesAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurA second round of talks between Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and former Singapore premier Goh Chok Tong this week will see a renewed push to boost strained ties, Malaysia's foreign minister said.

Astra Agro Lestari's 2004 profit jumps, plans expansion

Astra Agro Lestari's 2004 profit jumps, plans expansionLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCashing in on robust crude palm oil (CPO) output and higher prices in the international market last year, publicly listed plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari's profit in 2004 shot up to Rp 800 billion...

'Something untoward is going on'

'Something untoward is going on'Critics have called the policy to disburse between Rp 15 million and Rp 20 million a month each to Jakarta city councillors' in housing allowances a glaring extravagance. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their opinions about the issue.

Loans and foreign control

Loans and foreign controlFrom Media IndonesiaIndonesia has become the focus of world attention following the devastating earthquake and tsunami in Aceh. One of the manifestations of sympathy is the debt moratorium approved by the Paris Club.

Rusli gets '3 days' to sort out haze

Rusli gets '3 days' to sort out haze PEKANBARU: Riau students staged a protest on Monday and said they would give the governor a three-day deadline to start dealing with a haze problem the province.The students, of the Riau Students Alliance, did not say what action they would take if the governor...

BlueScope looking to invest in RP

BlueScope looking to invest in RPMANILA: Australia's BlueScope Steel may invest in the Philippines' iron and steel industry, the Philippine Board of Investment (BOI) said on Monday.A spokeswoman for the Board of Investments confirmed media reports that the Australian company had met with Trade...

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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Feb. 28 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Feb. 28 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,705.52 6,915.14 7,347.09 7,273.53Brunei dollar 1 5,996.19 5,378.52 5,717.27 5,657.27Canadian dollar 1 7,899.

Smoking ban in Indonesia

Smoking ban in Indonesia Why must be the penalty for smoking in public places be so extremely high in Jakarta? Fifty million rupiah is 10 times an average yearly salary, so if an average person get a fine for smoking he or she cannot feed his or her family for 10 years.

Cop investigated for shooting

Cop investigated for shooting JAKARTA: A police officer has been named a suspect in a shooting at a bar in the Royal Legal Hotel on Jl. Tamansari in Mangga Besar, West Jakarta, on Sunday afternoon.The head of the Jakarta Police's internal affairs, Sr. Comr.

Team questions Garuda's commitment in Munir probe

Team questions Garuda's commitment in Munir probeEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaA fact-finding team helping the police investigate the death of prominent human rights activist Munir questioned on Monday national flag carrier Garuda's commitment to support the much- demanded probe.

Bali police identify election threats

Bali police identify election threatsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarBali police detectives have indicated that the direct election of regional heads in Bali in June may be prone to a number of risks and could even lead to anarchy.Bali police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Family comes to terms with daugther's murder

Family comes to terms with daugther's murderWahyuana, The Jakarta Post, BekasiThe colorful bobby pins that 11-year-old Heni Febrina Purnama Sari took such joy in decorating her hair with served a much sadder purpose a week ago; they helped Febrina's family identify the young girl's body.

Two brothers sentenced to death for murder

Two brothers sentenced to death for murderAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, PurwokertoFour members of a family in Banyumas regency, Central Java, have received severe sentences for premeditated murder and dismembering a body.

Shares end down; fuel price woes spark selling

Shares end down; fuel price woes spark sellingDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended lower on Monday as worries over the fuel prices hike spurred investors to continue to take profit, dealers said.Higher fuel prices may weaken consumer purchasing power and push up the operating costs of many...

Police confiscate 13,000 ecstasy pills

Police confiscate 13,000 ecstasy pills JAKARTA: City police confiscated on Sunday 13,000 ecstasy pills, 95 grams of shabu-shabu, or crystal methamphetamine, and thousands of counterfeit cigarettes in a raid on two warehouses in Taman Palem, Cengkareng, West Jakarta, an officer said on Monday.

Corruption management

Corruption management It is very interesting to analyze the 2004 survey conducted by Transparency International Indonesia of governmental institutions in 21 cities in Indonesian. More details of the survey should be published to let the public know more about corruption in Indonesia.

RI ministers to attend JC meeting in India

RI ministers to attend JC meeting in IndiaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda and Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari arrived in New Delhi on Monday to attend the second meeting of the Joint Commission (JC) between Indonesia and India, an official...

Students, teachers to learn how to react during disaster

Students, teachers to learn how to react during disasterAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Ministry of National Education plans to introduce a natural disaster anticipation program to schools located in disaster- prone areas following the tsunamis that devastated Aceh and Nias Island in...

IMET resumption seen as recognition of TNI reform

IMET resumption seen as recognition of TNI reformThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United States' decision to resume training members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) after a 14-year suspension of cooperation shows Washington's recognition of the government's efforts to reform the TNI, officials said on...

Mandiri to disburse Rp 6.7t for infrastructure projects in 2005

Mandiri to disburse Rp 6.7t for infrastructure projects in 2005Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's largest lender Bank Mandiri is set to disburse Rp 6.7 trillion (US$722.14 million) of credits for infrastructure projects this year as part of its commitment for the next five years.

S'pore' January tourist arrivals up

S'pore' January tourist arrivals upSINGAPORE: Tourist arrivals in Singapore numbered 666,994 in January, a 2.3 percent hike over the same month last year with Indonesia the top visitor-generating market, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said on Monday.

Indonesia Open expects huge turnout

Indonesia Open expects huge turnoutMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golf lovers, enjoying the rare chance to see the sport's top names, are expected to turn out in droves for the Standard Chartered Indonesia Open in West Jakarta later this month.

1. MURDER: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS

1. MURDER: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Two brothers sentenced to death for murder 2. BBM: 2 LINES, 27 COUNTS Jakarta braces for protests over fuel price increases 3. TNI: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS IMET resumption seen as recognition of TNI reform 4. NZ: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS NZ maintains military ties suspension

Susilo and DPD discuss regional issues

Susilo and DPD discuss regional issuesRendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono had his first consultative meeting with the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) on Monday to discuss social and economic development in the country's 32 provinces.

The Jakarta Post

The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West Java After a series of tests and studies, state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina stated it had found no oil reserves on land belonging to Slamet Bukhori, a farmer in Brebes, West Java. Slamet claimed two weeks ago that the water in his well was mixed with oil.

RP leader presses to pass tax law

RP leader presses to pass tax law MANILA: President Gloria Arroyo on Monday urged Congress to pass a key tax measure as well as the 2005 national budget to avoid a potential debt crisis for the Philippines in the near future."The clock is ticking.

KPK investigates Jambi officials

KPK investigates Jambi officials JAMBI: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Jambi is probing top officials in the provincial administration following corruption and collusion allegations from the public.

More health workers recruited for Aceh

More health workers recruited for Aceh BANDA ACEH: The Ministry of Health plans to recruit 880 health workers for postings in 55 resettlement areas of displaced persons camps across Aceh.Human resources development officials at the provincial health agency, Burhanuddin, said on Monday the new...

Biting the bullet

Biting the bullet We should commend President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's determination to make the unpopular-but-necessary decision to forge ahead and increase fuel prices. The increases will enable the government to allocate a larger share of resources to poverty alleviation and improve public...

Aid fund control crucial

Aid fund control crucialFrom Koran TempoThe distrust in some circles over the utilization of aid funds for the reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh and North Sumatra is inseparable from the short-term orientation of most Indonesian officials and the lack of supervision.

Again, fine for littering

Again, fine for litteringFrom Kompas It seems Jakarta's regional regulations on fines for littering in public places will be imposed again soon. The regulation has always existed -- but inadequate implementation means it has been less-than effective.

*IMET resumption a recognition of TNI reform: Officials Page 2

*IMET resumption a recognition of TNI reform: Officials Page 2 *Centralized policy blamed for slow reform in prosecution Page 4 *Cimahi dump slide victims upset with Kalla Page 5 *Extradition talks and Singapore's lectures Page 6 *City reaches new depths as land use plan fails to sink in Page 8...

1. Discourse (55) - 36 pts 7 cols 1 line (1x30)

1. Discourse (55) - 36 pts 7 cols 1 line (1x30) Community involvement essential in Aceh rebuilding 2. Ambalat (50) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28) Oil block within our area: KL 3. Oscar (45) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) 'Million Dollar Baby' knocks out 'The Aviator' --- 6. Photos and odd

Govt aims to redirect oil subsidy to the poor

Govt aims to redirect oil subsidy to the poorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claims the massive fuel subsidy benefits the rich more than the poor, and that by cutting the subsidy and raising fuel prices it can redirect the money into programs that will benefit those most in need.

The furel price rise dilemma

The furel price rise dilemma From Koran TempoAn Indonesian economic think tank has proposed that the government postpone its plan to raise fuel oil prices until 2006, because the increase would trigger price hikes as a psychological consequence of the public reaction.

Prosecutions indicted over poor showing

Prosecutions indicted over poor showingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Huuuu...! That's what you get when you skip classes all the time," spectators at the Anticorruption Court in Jakarta once mocked a prosecutor who was warned by the presiding judge to deliver clear and intelligent questions to the...

Valderrama, Poyet pull out of benefit

Valderrama, Poyet pull out of benefit JAKARTA: Former Colombian team captain Carlos Valderrama and Uruguay's Gustavo Poyet have pulled out of Tuesday's Aceh Tetap Sekolah (Aceh Stays in School) fund-raising game."At the last minute, Carlos Valderrama said he couldn't come.

City of dead in Aceh showing signs of life

City of dead in Aceh showing signs of lifeJerry Norton and Pipit Prahara, Reuters/Calang, AcehThe city of the dead. That's what some called Calang on Aceh's west coast after December's tsunami smashed nearly every building to rubble and left more than 6,000 of its 7,300 people dead or missing.

Japan troops prepare to leave Aceh

Japan troops prepare to leave AcehJapanese troops in Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Aceh province have begun winding down their relief operation and plan to be out by the middle of next month, a spokesman said on Monday.Lt.

Jakarta braces for protests over fuel price increases

Jakarta braces for protests over fuel price increasesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration moved swiftly on Monday to anticipate possible violent protests over the government's plan to raise fuel prices by an average of 29 percent.

Malaysia set to net 400,000 Indonesian illegal immigrants

Malaysia set to net 400,000 Indonesian illegal immigrantsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing its fruitless persuasive approach, Malaysia will launch on Tuesday a major crackdown on around one million illegal immigrants -- mostly Indonesians -- who risk jail, fines, caning and deportation.

Oil block within our area: KL

Oil block within our area: KLAgencies, Kuala LumpurMalaysia on Monday rejected a protest from its giant neighbor Indonesia for granting Royal Dutch/Shell Group an oil exploration concession in an area claimed by Jakarta, saying the bloc was within Malaysian territory.

Foreign investment in Indonesia

Foreign investment in Indonesia Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu's comments and concerns with regard to "out of control regional administrations' levies on foreign investors" (The Jakarta Post of Feb. 14) are to be commended.

Singapore-based budget carriers hope to fly Malaysian routes

Singapore-based budget carriers hope to fly Malaysian routesAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurThree Singapore-based budget airlines are hoping to fly Malaysian skies following last week's surprise tie-up between the two countries' national carriers, a report said on Monday.

Megawati may keep PDI-P's top post

Megawati may keep PDI-P's top post PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Despite her defeat in the presidential election and her party's loss in the legislative election, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle leader Megawati Soekarnoputri remains the favorite when the party congress opens in Bali at the end...

The Violent Face of Indonesia

The Violent Face of Indonesia Thang D. Nguyen Jakarta As 2004 came to an end, Western intelligence forces issued a warning of a potential terrorist attack in a Hilton hotel in Indonesia during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Fortunately, no terrorist attacks happened.