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Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Oil prices ease in Asian trade
Oil prices ease in Asian tradeAgence France-Presse/Singapore Crude oil prices eased in Asian trade on Tuesday but stayed above the US$48 mark on expectations of strong demand in the longer term, dealers said.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Witness says Puteh returned money
Witness says Puteh returned moneyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAceh administration secretary Tantawi Ishak testified at the graft trial of Abdullah Puteh on Tuesday that the suspended governor had not returned all of the Rp 7.75 billion (US$861,111) transferred to his account.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Pope urges Catholics to help tsunami victims
Pope urges Catholics to help tsunami victimsTony Hotland and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPope John Paul II has urged all Catholics to assist tsunami- affected people and underlined the necessity for collaboration in relief efforts, says a spokesman for the Vatican.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Shares end on high, Garam, Sampoerna smoking hot
Shares end on high, Garam, Sampoerna smoking hotDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended at a new high on Tuesday on gains in cigarette makers Gudang Garam and Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna, dealers said."It was a mixed market, but gains in the tobacco blue chips drove the main index higher," said a...
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Power plant gets successful trial
Power plant gets successful trialPALU, Central Sulawesi: The Central Sulawesi provincial government successfully tested a wind-powered electricity power plant with a capacity of 500 watts.The trial cost the provincial government Rp 32 million (US$3,555), an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Ba'asyir rebukes attack on RI soil
Ba'asyir rebukes attack on RI soilAgence France Presse, Jakarta Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir told his terrorism trial on Tuesday that religious extremists were wrong to stage attacks in Indonesia because the world's largest Muslim-populated country was not at war with anyone.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
East Timor: Justice for whom?
East Timor: Justice for whom?Adirito de Jesus Soares, Dili Many people have commented about the first 100 days of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's presidency. One of his campaign promises, as we know, was to deal specifically with corruption -- one of most acute problems facing Indonesia.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Pop star revisits past glory for tsunami victims
Pop star revisits past glory for tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The tragedy in Aceh moved Yusuf Islam to revisit his past as pop singer Cat Stevens.Abandoning his musical career 24 years ago to adopt a strict Muslim lifestyle, Yusuf walked down memory lane on Monday by...
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Regents to be questioned for graft
Regents to be questioned for graft JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has approved a request from the National Police to question three regents and a deputy regent in connection with separate corruption cases, an official said.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Honda to expand Karawang plant
Honda to expand Karawang plant JAKARTA: Japanese carmaker PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM) announced on Tuesday that it would expand its production facilities in Karawang, West Java, following increased demand last year that saw sales more than double compared to 2003.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Marble-sized hail pounds Taman Mini
Marble-sized hail pounds Taman Mini JAKARTA: For the first time in recorded history, hail rained down on several neighborhoods of East Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon."The hail stones were about the size of marbles," Rina, a resident of Halim Perdanakusuma area, was quoted as saying by Detikcom.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Strange nation
Strange nationFrom Koran Tempo Our country is indeed a strange nation. Some in the political elite have claimed that supposed foreign aid we are receiving is often just lip service as no money actually goes into the state's coffers.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Information ministry to be upgraded
Information ministry to be upgradedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has issued a presidential decree to upgrade the Office of the State Minister for Communications and Information into a portfolio ministry that will also be given responsibility for...
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Brunei sultan tours ravaged Aceh
Brunei sultan tours ravaged AcehAssociated Press, Banda AcehThe ruler of Brunei on Tuesday toured Indonesia's Aceh province - the first foreign head of state to visit the tsunami-hit region - where he brought 2,000 copies of the Quran for distribution.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
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.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
1. Bill (3x18)
1. Bill (3x18) Priority bills include pacts on antiterrorism 2. Vatican (2x24) Pope urges Catholics to help tsunami victims 3. Aceh (1x27) Tsunami killed 6,800 workers 4. Baasyir (2x16) Ba'asyir rebukes attack on RI soil 5. Sultan (1x32) Brunei sultan tours ravaged Aceh 6.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
Tsunami pushes Aceh January inflation to 7.02 percent
Tsunami pushes Aceh January inflation to 7.02 percentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe recent giant tsunami in Aceh have not only lifted boats onto roofs but also the prices of basic foods in the area.The food price increase propped-up January 2005's inflation rate in its capital city of Banda Aceh to 7.
Wed, 02 Feb 2005
GAM's 'support' for Aceh
GAM's 'support' for AcehFrom Suara KaryaThe Free Aceh Movement (GAM) aims to break away from Indonesia through political means and armed rebellion, claiming to struggle for the aspirations and welfare of the Acehnese people.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Independent body to run exams
Independent body to run examsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAn independent body will be in charge of holding the national final school examinations (UAN) next year throughout Indonesia, thereby putting an end to the government's role, Minister of National Education Bambang Sudibyo told the House of...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Thailand to go ahead with own tsunami warning system
Thailand to go ahead with own tsunami warning systemAgence France-Presse, Bangkok/Phuket, ThailandThailand will press ahead with its own tsunami warning system, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Monday, after a regional meeting snubbed his country's offer to host a network for the Indian...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
OPEC signaling era of expensive oil, analysts say
OPEC signaling era of expensive oil, analysts sayMichael Adler, Agence France-Presse, Vienna A decision by OPEC to suspend its low price target for crude oil and members' comments that high prices have not hit world economic growth are clear signs of a new era of expensive oil, analysts say.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Bill needed for President, VP coordination
Bill needed for President, VP coordinationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Awakening Party (PKB) faction in the House of Representatives criticized the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for poor coordination among his administration officials.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
New hot springs flow in wake of Palu earthquake
New hot springs flow in wake of Palu earthquakeRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluA new phenomenon has stunned the people of Central Sulawesi, in the wake of a recent 6.2-magnitude earthquake in the region.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
RI experts divided over aid benefits
RI experts divided over aid benefitsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe unprecedented global response to the Dec. 26 tsunami disaster that devastated Indonesia and 11 other countries has been widely appreciated in Indonesia, but local analysts are still divided on the issue of whether...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Mt. Rokatenda on alert status
Mt. Rokatenda on alert statusKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Volcanology and Geological Disaster Relief Body in Bandung announced on Monday that Mount Rokatenda on Palue Island, Sikka regency, East Nusa Tenggara, was on alert status following increased activity in the mountain.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
1. JAPAN: 3 X 18
1. JAPAN: 3 X 18 RI, Japan FTA to boost ASEAN-Japan trade liberalization 2. RAKOR: 2 X 28 Govt has completed 84 percent of initial programs: Mulyani 3. HEALTH: 2 X 24 Aceh needs more medicine, not foreign doctors: Aid official 4. MIGAS: 1 X 45 House begins selection hearings for BP Migas chief
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
JP/ /
JP/ /.TB4.00" RI top 5 non oil and gas exports to Japan (in US$ million as of July 2004) -------------------------------------------------------- 1. Nickel ores, concentrates 505.50 2. Veneers and plywood 474.98 3. Coal, pulverized or not 268.15 4. Copper ores, concentrates 220.09 5.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
A peep into the potential of mutual fund investment
A peep into the potential of mutual fund investmentArif T. Syam, Contributor, Jakarta Mutual funds are getting more popular among investors these days their higher returns.Even though the profit that mutual fund investments can yield is generally still lower than the returns that can be made from...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Asian monies drop; China snubs calls for yuan peg
Asian monies drop; China snubs calls for yuan pegChristina Soon, Blooomberg, Singapore The South Korean won fell on concern the central bank will sell it to support exports as China damped speculation it will allow its currency to rise.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Megawati forms opposition bloc
Megawati forms opposition bloc The nation should take serious notice of a statement attributed recently to the leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Megawati Soekarnoputri, that her party has formally chosen to be an opposition vis-a-vis the government of Susilo Bambang...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Aceh fishermen long to be back at sea
Aceh fishermen long to be back at seaNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehBeing a fisherman is in Ibrahim's blood. He is known among Aceh Besar fishermen as Pawang Him, a name to show that the 60-year- old is a veteran compared to the others.On Dec.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
TNI chief to change this month: Top aide
TNI chief to change this month: Top aideThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a rigorous debate between the President and lawmakers over the replacement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, a Presidential aide disclosed on Monday that a reshuffle of the military's top leadership would take place in...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
House begins selection hearings for BP Migas chief
House begins selection hearings for BP Migas chiefFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives started the selection process on Monday for the chairman of the Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Agency (BP Migas).
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Haze blankets Jambi city
Haze blankets Jambi cityJAMBI, Jambi: Jambi city has been blanketed by haze for the past several days as a result of fires that have burned hundreds of hectares of palm oil plantations in Muarojambi regency.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Treasurer admits putting money in Puteh's account
Treasurer admits putting money in Puteh's accountThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAceh's treasurer testified at the graft trial of Abdullah Puteh on Monday that he had transferred some Rp 7.75 billion (US$855,555) into the suspended governor's personal account to buy a Russian-made helicopter in 2002.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Taufik to run for PD leadership
Taufik to run for PD leadershipJAKARTA: State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi has won support to join the race for the new leadership of the Democratic Party at an upcoming congress, according to a senior party official.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Jakarta drops plan to ban old cars
Jakarta drops plan to ban old carsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere was good news for owners of old cars when the City Council dropped its proposal to introduce vehicle age restrictions.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Fuel prices remain unchanged this month
Fuel prices remain unchanged this monthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas company Pertamina has decided to maintain the price of fuel products for transportation and industry for this month, a media statement said on Monday.The fuel prices were unchanged from January.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Meulaboh dismembered but not dishonored
Meulaboh dismembered but not dishonoredAboeprijadi Santoso, Meulaboh, Aceh The genocide by geology that we call the tsunami has turned the locals' world upside down. One month into the tragedy, its most profound consequence for the Acehnese of Meulaboh may not be the fact that it has taken so many...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
JP/5/LANGUAGE
JP/5/LANGUAGE'Coarse' language on TV concerns Surabayans ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/SurabayaTotok Mulyanto was shocked when he listened to a television program his 16-year-old son Hatmoko was watching on East Java private television station JTV.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Karawaci mall celebrates Imlek
Karawaci mall celebrates Imlek JAKARTA: To welcome in Chinese New Year, or Imlek, Supermall Karawaci in Tangerang, Banten province, is inviting visitors to win valuable prizes while enjoying exclusive entertainment.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Rupiah Rates Jan.31
Rupiah Rates Jan.31 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,482.64 6,704.11 7,131.16 7,055.37 Brunei dollar 1 5,897.61 5,284.18 5,620.58 5,561.04 Canadian dollar 1 7,780.55 6,973.28 7,415.07 7,338.64 Swiss franc 1 8,128.68 7,285.80 7,746.85 7,667.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Dark future tipped for govt-GAM talks
Dark future tipped for govt-GAM talksTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPlans to hold further peace talks between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) look likely to stalemate as both parties cannot agree on the final goal of the dialog.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Government has completed 84 percent of initial programs, Mulyani claims
Government has completed 84 percent of initial programs, Mulyani claimsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid scathing criticism from some sections of the media of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over his administration's performance during its first 100 days in office, one of his aides revealed that the...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Indonesia coal firms lease Singaporean vessels
Indonesia coal firms lease Singaporean vesselsFadli, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeTwo specially designed coal carriers ordered by two Indonesian coal producers, South Kalimantan-based Banpu Public Company Ltd. and PT Arutmin Indonesia, have sailed from Jurong in Singapore for Kalimantan.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta and other flood-prone areas across the country, such as Lampung, South Sumatra and Kalimantan. Almost every year, Jakarta and these areas are inundated during the wet season.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, February 1, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, February 1, 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 Documentary: Kilas Sejarah12:00 p.m.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Miss Indonesia Sepang F1 ambassador
Miss Indonesia Sepang F1 ambassador KUALA LUMPUR: Miss Indonesia 2004 Artika Sari Devi who has been contracted as the F1 Ambassador by the Sepang International Circuit, organizer of the 2005 Formula One Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, said that she would donate part of her income to victims of the...
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
JP/04/PUTEH
JP/04/PUTEHTreasurer admits to transferring Rp 7.75b to Puteh's accountThe Jakarta Post JakartaAceh's treasurer testified at the graft trial of Abdullah Puteh on Monday that he had transferred some Rp 7.
Tue, 01 Feb 2005
Community forest management restores Yogyakarta's Menoreh Hill
Community forest management restores Yogyakarta's Menoreh HillTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Water resources around Menoreh Hill in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta, have been considerably depleted due to illegal logging sanctioned by local forestry office personnel, which has caused severe damage...