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Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Gajah Tunggal eyes
Gajah Tunggal eyes debt swap dealsJAKARTA: PT Gajah Tunggal, Indonesia's biggest tiremaker, wants its creditors to approve a US$73.3 million and Rp 164.9 billion ($18 million) debt swap plan that will allow the company to set aside money for expansion.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Minister accused of role in KBC debacle
Minister accused of role in KBC debaclePrivately, Indonesian professional groups are pushing for the authorities to investigate Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro in connection with the Karaha Bodas corruption case.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Papuan police seize illegal logs in raid
Papuan police seize illegal logs in raidNetty Dharma Somba and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/MakassarPapuan Police have seized thousands of cubic meters of rare Merbau timber aboard a ship after they found problems with its timber permits.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Pluralism, a Stance for Interfaith Dialog
Pluralism, a Stance for Interfaith DialogY. Bambang Riyanto Jakarta In following the discourse about the conflicts between the Catholic Sang Timur foundation and its neighboring Muslim residents in The Jakarta Post two weeks ago, in which Pandaya and Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim both expressed...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Papuan police seize illegal logs in raid
Papuan police seize illegal logs in raidNetty Dharma Somba and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/MakassarPapuan Police have seized thousands of cubic meters of rare Merbau timber aboard a ship after they found problems with its timber permits.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Vientiane, the apex of ASEAN summits
Vientiane, the apex of ASEAN summitsS. Pushpanathan , Jakarta Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian (ASEAN) will soon be descending on Laos, a new member country of ASEAN, for the 10th ASEAN Summit on Monday and Tuesday.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Police to question Garuda crew on Munir's death
Police to question Garuda crew on Munir's deathM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlmost two weeks after the revelation that rights campaigner Munir died of arsenic poisoning, the National Police will finally start its investigation by questioning the Garuda flight crew members who flew...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Undignified scramble for seats
Undignified scramble for seatsFrom Koran TempoIn the House of Representatives, the Nationhood Coalition and the People's Coalition are currently engaged in an undignified scramble for seats, instead of dealing with more substantive matters.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Police investigate illegal adoptions
Police investigate illegal adoptionsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWorking on a tip, the Jakarta Police and the City Social Agency have opened an investigation into a foundation that allegedly placed more than 100 children in illegal adoptions.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Shadow Cabinet?
Shadow Cabinet? There seems to be no better example than the present administration under the newly elected president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono -- at least outwardly -- to jump into immediate action when a crisis arises, responding almost as though it were a public relations exercise.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
President receives credentials from three new foreign envoys
President receives credentials from three new foreign envoysFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe newly appointed United States Ambassador to Indonesia, B. Lynn Pascoe, presented his credentials to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Thursday to mark the start of his mission here.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption From Koran Tempo Corruption is a chronic social ill in Indonesia. However, it is not enough for the government just to find the right way to eradicate it. It is more important for the government to look for its root causes.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
ASEAN meeting targets integration
ASEAN meeting targets integrationIan Mader, Associated Press/VientianeReclusive Laos cordoned off its capital Thursday as it opened its first-ever major conference, drawing together Asian nations in their aspirations for European-style economic integration while addressing terrorism and other...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
'ASEAN has to be in the driving seat'
'ASEAN has to be in the driving seat'Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meet in Vientiane on Monday to adopt a roadmap for the establishment of an ASEAN Community consisting of three pillars -- an Economic Community, Security Community and Socio-Cultural Community.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Concerning fuel subsidy
Concerning fuel subsidy Regarding concerns over the fuel subsidy, which drains our development funds, the World Bank stated that the rich enjoyed five times more than the poor. In fact, most cars are owned by those in the medium to high income bracket.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
BI sees rupiah settling down at about Rp 9,000
BI sees rupiah settling down at about Rp 9,000The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah is unlikely to strengthen much beyond the Rp 9,000 per U.S. dollar level despite the current weakening of the dollar against many currencies, according to Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Malaysian deputy PM to visit Indonesia
Malaysian deputy PM to visit Indonesia KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak will visit Indonesia early next month for talks on illegal immigrants and security in the Malacca Strait, local media reported on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Our hope for NU
Our hope for NU The outcome of the four-day congress of the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), which is scheduled to be opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Sunday, will not only determine the future direction of the organization and the well-being of its...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
India sees sun rising in eastern economies
India sees sun rising in eastern economiesPenny MacRae, Agence France-Presse/New DelhiWhen Prime Minister Manmohan Singh flagged off a car rally this week that will race through Southeast Asia, he was hoping to send a clear economic and political message to India's eastern neighbors.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Alor people rebuild homes, many schools stay shut
Alor people rebuild homes, many schools stay shutYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangMost schools remain closed in Alor two weeks after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 34 people and damaged thousands of buildings in the regency.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Probe Munir's death
Probe Munir's deathFrom Media Indonesia The Institute for Study of Democracy (LKaDe) welcomes the formation of a team by the National Police to investigate the death of Munir, rights campaigner and coordinator of the National Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras).
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
A. Dahana
A. Dahana Jakarta Sinologist I. Wibowo has recently published a book titled Belajar dari Cina: Bagaimana Cina Merebut Peluang dalam Era Globalisasi (Learning from China: How China seizes opportunities in the globalization era, Kompas Publishing, 2004).
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Locals don't want to be railroaded
Locals don't want to be railroaded JAKARTA: Residents of Lorong W Barat in Tanjung Priok refused to vacate their homes in the area, to make way for the North Jakarta administration's project to reconstruct a railroad connecting Pasoso station and the Jakarta International Container Terminal in Koja.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Regarding concerns over the fuel subsidy, which drains our
Regarding concerns over the fuel subsidy, which drains our development funds, the World Bank stated that the rich enjoyed five times more than the poor. In fact, most cars are owned by those in the medium to high income bracket.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Prophetic religiosity
Prophetic religiosity From Media Indonesia A year ago (Nov. 25, 2003), in his Idul Fitri sermon at Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, General Chairman of the central board of Muhammadiyah, Syafii Ma'arif said, "A religion failing to defend justice is a withering religion, one that has lost is vigor.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Police probe into foundation providing illegal adoption
Police probe into foundation providing illegal adoptionEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaWorking on a tip, the Jakarta Police and the City Social Agency have opened an investigation into a foundation that allegedly placed more than 100 children in illegal adoptions.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Deputy mayor Sahid returns to prison
Deputy mayor Sahid returns to prison BOGOR: After five weeks under city arrest status due to health issues, Deputy Mayor M. Sahid returned to Paledang prison on Thursday, pending trial in a corruption case involving the City Council when the suspect was a speaker in 2002.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Timeline of Karaha Bodas case
Timeline of Karaha Bodas caseBefore the projectOct. 2, 1990: PT Manggala Pratama owned by Tantyo Sudharmono expresses its interest in participating in the geothermal business.June 16, 1993: Pertamina asks PT Manggala about the follow-up to its proposal.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Thorough measures badly needed
Thorough measures badly neededYOGYAKARTA: The government's efforts to combat malaria and dengue outbreaks across the archipelago will be fruitless unless they are undertaken in an integrated and coordinated manner, a senior expert said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
BNI, Niaga may issue bonds next year
BNI, Niaga may issue bonds next year Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank Niaga, respectively the country's third and seventh largest banks by assets, plan to issue subordinated bonds in the first half of 2005 to improve their capital adequacy ratio (CAR) and long-term funds.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Govt shares blame in Buyat Bay case: Alwi
Govt shares blame in Buyat Bay case: AlwiFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government may also be blamed for the pollution of Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi, Coordinating Minister for Social Welfare Alwi Shihab said on Thursday, one day after he vowed to punish PT...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Mas Achmad Santosa
Mas Achmad Santosa and Nenad Bago Jakarta Abdul Rachman Saleh was sworn in as attorney general in October, raising hopes that the efficient defense of public interests would be realized through an ethical and professional Attorney General's Office.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Dams, pumps to minimize floods
Dams, pumps to minimize floods JAKARTA: City Public Works Agency workers are dredging canals, building dams and installing water pumps to minimize flooding in the city, an official says.The official said the work was ongoing and would end flooding in 19 of 78 flood-prone areas in the city by 2007.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Indonesia's micro-entrepreneurs know best business practices
Indonesia's micro-entrepreneurs know best business practicesDaniel Kingsley, Jakarta I recently had the pleasure of sitting for three days with a fascinating group of individuals; they included well-connected media and bank presidents, well-respected academics, newly installed government officials...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
No-frills Jetstar Asia to launch seven budget routes from S'pore
No-frills Jetstar Asia to launch seven budget routes from S'poreAgence France-Presse/Singapore Asia's newest budget carrier, Jetstar Asia, will take to the skies next month with seven destinations from Singapore that include Shanghai, Taipei, Manila and Pattaya, the airline announced on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Gathering ASEAN
Gathering ASEAN Leaders of 10 Southeast Asian countries gather in Vientiane today for what has become an annual frat party for the regional grouping known as ASEAN. Skeptics will look down on this vigil as a self-absorbed meet- and-greet that only has value as a public relations exercise for an...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Bakrie firm awarded extension for oil block
Bakrie firm awarded extension for oil blockDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Energy Mega Persada (EMP), a local oil and gas firm controlled by the Bakrie Group, will be awarded a contract extension of 20 years to develop giant Kangean oil and gas block in East Java, according to...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
KPPU seeks an end to railway sector monopoly
KPPU seeks an end to railway sector monopolyLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe brakes screeched, the train slowed and finally came to a halt. Nadya, 26, got up and tried to open the window nearest her.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Suggestions on tourism
Suggestions on tourismFrom Koran TempoAs described in the 100-day program announced the tourism minister, the important part of the plan to boost the inflow of foreign tourists is security, which will be maintained in coordination with all levels of the government's security agencies.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Probe Munir's death
Probe Munir's deathFrom Media Indonesia The Institute for Study of Democracy (LKaDe) welcomes the formation of a team by the National Police to investigate the death of Munir, rights campaigner and coordinator of the National Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras).
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Govt drafting teachers' ethics code
Govt drafting teachers' ethics code JAKARTA: The Ministry of National Education and the Indonesian Teachers Union (PGRI) are drafting a code of ethics for teachers to follow up a government policy that recognizes teaching as a profession.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Indonesia out of contention for singles title
Indonesia out of contention for singles titleMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suwandi and Bonit Wiryawan lost their second-round matches in the US$6,250 Indonesia Men's Satellite Tennis Circuit event at the Hilton Tennis Courts here on Thursday, ending any chance of Indonesia winning...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Four down, more to go
Four down, more to go Guarded praise should go to the National Police for their 'success' in capturing four suspects connected to the bomb that exploded in front of the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Sept. 9.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
U.S. hols 23 Indonesians for document forgery
U.S. hols 23 Indonesians for document forgeryFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United States authorities have detained 23 Indonesian nationals who are now facing charges of immigration document forgery.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
WTO rules in favor of S. Korean shipbuilders
WTO rules in favor of S. Korean shipbuildersAgence France-Presse, Seoul The World Trade Organization (WTO) has cleared South Korean shipbuilders of charges that they received illegal subsidies, wrapping up a five-year dispute with European rivals, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Malaysian currency peg to stay: Govt
Malaysian currency peg to stay: Govt KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has no immediate plans to drop or modify its currency peg to the U.S. dollar, International Trade and Industry Minister Rafidah Aziz said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Batang head-on collision claims 16 lives
Batang head-on collision claims 16 livesSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, BatangSixteen people, five of them children, were killed and 11 others injured when a tourist bus crashed head-on into a pickup truck carrying on a highway in Batang regency, Central Java.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Airbus deal with Thailand will go ahead: Analysts
Airbus deal with Thailand will go ahead: AnalystsJack Barton, Agence France-Presse, Bangkok A major aircraft deal between Thailand and European consortium Airbus is likely to go ahead despite threats of a delay by the Thai government blamed on political grandstanding ahead of national elections,...
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption From Koran Tempo Corruption is a chronic social ill in Indonesia. However, it is not enough for the government just to find the right way to eradicate it. It is more important for the government to look for its root causes.
Fri, 26 Nov 2004
Eight monkeys rescued
Eight monkeys rescuedJAMBI: Jambi officials have seized eight long tailed monkeys from people in Jambi city over the past two days.Krismanto Padang, an officer with the Jambi Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), explained that the monkeys were all aged between one and eight.