Jakarta Post articles from May 2011

Jakarta Post archives from May 2011

RI, Malaysia end standoff on migrant worker rights.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 1 After two years of tough negotiations, involving the top leaders of both countries, Indonesia and Malaysia eventually overcame the protracted deadlock on the sending of unskilled...

Yudhoyono incensed over 'slanderous' text message, calls sender a coward.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 1 In his strongest response to a series of scandals dogging his political party, Indonesian President and Democratic Party chief patron Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday called on the...

Workers already relishing long weekend.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 1 Although banks and the stock exchange will remain open this week, many Jakartans are already focusing on making holiday plans for this long weekend, after the government announced that...

15 percent of subsidized fuel sold to industries.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 2 Downstream oil and gas regulator BPH Migas reported Monday that between 10 and 15 percent of the subsidized fuel distributed by the government was illegally sold to industries. BPH...

Govt opens selection for KPK leaders.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 2 The government opened registration for citizens aspiring to lead the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Monday, a vital post in a country riddled with corruption. However, no...

Golkar mulls coalition exit to boost declining popularity.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 3 The Golkar Party, the biggest ally of the ruling Democratic Party, may leave the government coalition in the wake of a recent survey showing dropping popularity of government-supporting...

Corruption in procurement projects top KPK cases.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 3 Most of the corruption cases handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) are related to goods and services procurements, including 86 cases from 2004 to 2010. In comparison, the...

State procurement 'a hotbed of corruption'.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 3 A corruption scandal implicating Democratic Party lawmaker Muhammad Nazaruddin is only the tip of the iceberg in the notoriously corrupt management of government procurement projects. ...

House May Fire Three Legislators
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 3 JAKARTA: The House of Representatives ethics council has decided to impose sanctions on three lawmakers implicated in several corruption scandals. "The punishment ranges from suspension...

Weapons stolen for terrorism: Police.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 3 JAKARTA: Weapons stolen during a fatal shooting of police officers last week will likely be used in other terrorist activities, authorities say. Four men gunned down a group of...

Nunun has not received KPK summons.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 3 JAKARTA: Politician Adang Daradjatun said Monday that neither his family nor lawyer had received a letter summoning his wife, Nunun Nurbaeti -- a fugitive suspect in a high-profile graft...

WHO calls on RI to control tobacco.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 4 JAKARTA: Ahead of World No Tobacco Day, which falls every May 31, activists rallied to campaign for a healthy lifestyle without cigarettes (see photo), while the World Health Organization...

540,000 to take state university test.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 4 JAKARTA: The committee for the national university entrance test (SNMPTN), which consists of 60 state universities, said that 540,928 students would take the test on May 31 and June 1. ...

Carefully choose your seafood: WWF.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 4 MANADO: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) urged the public to consume fish wisely to prevent the overconsumption of certain kinds of fishes that might lead to their extinction. "We...

Biotechnology 'to boost' RI's sugar sufficiency.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 4 Plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) XI, the only state-owned sugar producer in the country, is developing "superior" sugar cane with modern biotechnology, saying it can boost...

Cheap smartphones change RI Internet behavior: Survey.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 4 The rise of a new generation of affordable smartphones will likely change how Indonesians access the Internet and conduct business, global market research firm TNS says. Indonesia...

Female bribers test women's role in fight against corruption.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 4 Recent graft scandals implicating women have challenged the notion that women are less corrupt than men, but women's role in corruption eradication remains important, activists at a...

Household budget helps shape good diet: Experts.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 4 The nutrition problem faced in Indonesia is not merely about lack of proper food, but also about how households allocate income. University of Indonesia health and nutrition expert...

Toxic gas fears trigger evacuation near Dieng Plateau.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 5 Authorities on Monday began evacuating residents of the volcanically active Dieng Plateau in Banjarnegara, Central Java, over fears that one of the area's several craters was about to...

Victims demand action from govt, Lapindo.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 5 Fives years since a disastrous and unrelenting mudflow struck Sidoarjo, financial compensation for its victims is still unresolved, and promised infrastructure has yet to be built. ...

Batan to survey nuclear power plant sites.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 5 The National Atomic Power Agency (Batan) says it would continue to search for suitable sites for a nuclear power plant and uranium sources despite growing objections by the public and...

Convicted regent 'should' be fired.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 5 MAKASSAR: The Polewali Mandar district court and prosecutor's office in West Sulawesi are being urged to suspend Obed Nego Depparinding as Mamasa regent for his alleged involvement in a...

Bandung vendors getting gloves.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 5 BANDUNG: The Rotary Club of South Bandung is reportedly preparing 50,000 pairs of gloves to be distributed to food vendors in a token of gratitude for their role in helping make Bandung a...

SBY to open Kalimantan agriculture fair.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 5 TENGGARONG, East Kalimantan: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to open a agricultural and fishery fair at Aji Imbut Stadium in Tenggarong, East Kalimantan, on June 18. ...

Two nabbed for sex with underage girls.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 5 SURABAYA: A 56-year-old Malaysian national was arrested in Surabaya on Sunday for having sex with an underage girl. Chee Ngeok Hin of Malaysia is facing 15 years in prison and Rp 300...

Editorial: All those large numbers.(Editorial)
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 6 We cannot help but feel skeptical about the 17 large infrastructure development projects worth US$21.5 billion launched by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with major fanfare at a...

Bringing peace and reconciliation to ASEAN.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 6 As the deadline for achieving the ASEAN Community by 2015 approaches, it is unfortunate to see how the oldest regional organization in Southeast Asia is still struggling with "classical"...

Political transition in Myanmar: Thinking outside the box.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 6 On March 30 this year, Myanmar dissolved its ruling military government and sworn in a new president. Former prime minister U Thein Sein, who shed his Army uniform to contest elections...

Indonesia: A success story in Asia and the Pacific? (Part 2 of 2).
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 7 If we take a look at the historical perspective, the ties between Indonesia and China date back to ancient times. Some pundits even mentioned that the two countries had actually started...

Chinese and proud of nation's cultural diversity.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 7 Until recently, I never thought it was too much to expect smart comments or sound moves from our beloved representatives in Senayan. They are, after all, the chosen ones out of almost 240...

The new era of international business regulations.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 7 President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono last week signed a decree suspending new concession permits and improving good governance on primary forest and carbon-rich peatland in Indonesia as part...

Letter: Smoking in public places.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 I refer to an article titled "Anti-Tobacco's Award for Fauzi," (May 29). It is amazing that the governor of the world's capital city of smoking even rates a mention. I just hope it...

Letter: India, Pakistan should cooperate.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 This is in response to a letter by K.B. Kale, titled "India, Pakistan have to bury hatchet" published in The Jakarta Post on May 27. What you mention about India and Pakistan working...

Letter: Conflicts in Sri Lanka.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 I refer to an article titled "Sri Lanka: Confronting the killing fields, (the Post, May 24, p. 7). International universal law applies equally to all countries. It seems Sri Lanka has...

Letter: They are not foot soldiers.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 This is a comment on "Identifying an Indonesian 'Osama'," by Al Makin of Yogyakarta (the Post, May 29). Al Makin, your use of the term "foot soldier" for people like Osama bin Laden,...

Text your say: Ignored smoking ban.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 Your comments on the Jakarta city government warning to managers of 700 buildings, who have ignored the total smoking ban inside buildings: It's the same reason every other "law" in this...

Issues of the day: BIN instructed to bring Nazaruddin home.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 May 29, Online Coordinating Political, Legal and Security Affairs Minister Djoko Suyanto has instructed the National Police, the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) and the Foreign Ministry...

Comment: India's naval program.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 May 24, p. 7 India's economic and energy security also stands to benefit from its regional engagement. India's demand for oil has risen sharply over the last decade as its economy...

Comment: Ba'asyir's imprisonment.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 8 May 25, Online Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, a firebrand cleric charged with terrorist activities, described prosecutors' sentence demands as the fulfillment of a previous agenda rather than an...

No word on official enablers as illegal minimarkets close.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 9 Nine illegal minimarkets have been closed and their employees left with uncertain futures, but the Jakarta administration has avoided questions about whether the officials who made the...

Schools with lofty labels, high tuition fees under evaluation.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 9 The Jakarta administration is reevaluating international standard pilot- project schools (RSBI), which it says have yet to meet expectations. "We have received many complaints against...

Smokers' ignorance means death for some.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 9 Families of victims of smoke-related diseases hope smokers make efforts to minimize the fatal consequences of their habit. The late Mulianti Lembono, 66, a mother who was not a smoker,...

Russian diplomat hurt in road crash.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 9 A car belonging to the Russian embassy was involved in a traffic accident on the Grogol highway at the break of dawn on Monday, in which a toll road worker was injured. The Russian...

Agencies with lowest spending warned.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 9 JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration is paying close attention to the three agencies that have failed to meet their four-month spending targets. Governor Fauzi Bowo told reporters Monday...

Fire destroys dozens of houses.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 9 JAKARTA: Around 20 houses in Senen, Central Jakarta, and dozens of other homes in Tambora, West Jakarta, were razed in fires Monday. Jakarta Police stated that a short circuit in one of...

BRI to provide Rp 1.96 trillion in loan to Perhutani.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 13 State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), the country's second-largest lender by assets, will provide a loan of up to Rp 1.96 trillion (US$229.32 million) to state-owned forestry firm PT...

Malaysian investors explore business opportunities here.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 13 Malaysian investors from the Associated Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia are currently in Indonesia to explore business opportunities in the country, one of its main...

UN offers opportunities to Indonesian businesses.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 14 Indonesian businesses are being urged to take part in the procurement of goods and services with the United Nations, with procurement in 2010 at US$3.1 billion. United Nations...

Analysis: Two-wheelers pull RI in different directions.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 14 At the end of March 2011, there were 21 million households around the country with at least one 2-wheeler under the roof. In a single quarter, over a million new households had become a...

Adaro secures $750 million loan.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 14 JAKARTA: PT Adaro Indonesia, a subsidiary of Indonesia's second-largest coal producer, PT Adaro Energy, announced on Monday that it had secured a 10-year tenure bank loan of US$750...

Jaya Agra falls slightly on IDX debut.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 14 JAKARTA: The stock price of PT Jaya Agra Wattie Tbk. (JAWA) fell slightly to close at Rp 495 (5.8 US cents) on its debut on the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) on Monday, falling from its...

Indonesia has yet to tap its cruise industry potential.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 13 Indonesia has not tapped the large potential of the cruise ship industry despite its vast maritime resources due to several challenges, an international seminar on cruise development on...

Banks, bourse to open on Thursday.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 14 JAKARTA: Banks will remain open for cash and transfer transactions and the Indonesian Stock Exchange (IDX) will operate as normal on Friday, June 3, which the government has declared a...

Triyaningsih to race in Jakarta Int'l 10K.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 20 JAKARTA: Indonesian long-distance runners Triyaningsih and Agus Prayogo, who are among the elite athletes gearing up for the Southeast Asia Games in November, have confirmed they intend...

Menara, Durians win T-20 cricket league.(Awards list)
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 20 JAKARTA: The Menara Devils and the Jakarta Durians defeated the Senayan Lions and the APC Indians, respectively, in JCA T-20 cricket league matches at Apple Coal Cricket ground in...

Gov. urges INASOC to speed up accommodation process.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 20 Jakarta Governor Fauzi Bowo urged the Indonesian Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (INASOC) to quickly sign agreements with approved SEA Games accommodation providers to help the...

Solo: In need of restoration.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 21 We all know the saying: "Solo in the future will mirror Solo's past glory". Yet the city of Solo, also known as Surakarta, has been missing in action when it comes to restoring its...

Cultural awareness goes a long way.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 23 "We all know that people are the same wherever we go" is a line from a song written by Paul McCartney and recorded by him and Stevie Wonder, amazingly, nearly 30 years ago now. I have...

Weekdays learning weekend earning.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 24 There are no glamorous jobs for international students while studying overseas. Unless you are looking for an academic job, your international degree means nothing -- especially...

Neighboring countries are top choices for world class education.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 24 Over the last decade, our neighboring countries have shown major advancement in the education sector, particularly with their top quality programs and courses for international students....

An enriching experience worth pursuing.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 25 It can be fun with too much freedom, challenging with too many assignments, an intercultural communication gridlock and fraught with tormenting homesickness. But for the most part,...

Studying abroad: A challenge for both parents and children.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 25 After months of preparation spent in unceasing worry, Ani saw her daughter leave for Australia to pursue her bachelor degree. The last thing she said before her daughter, Nadia, boarded...

Surabaya set to become Indonesia's economic center.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 27 It was already midnight but Surabaya resident Gloria Stefanie, 34, was still busy choosing a dress at one of Surabaya's malls together with her two year old son. She did not seem to mind...

Agnes takes time out after back injury.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 28 JAKARTA: Pop diva Agnes Monica is taking a forced break from work after suffering a back injury last week. The 24 year old was rushed to the hospital last Tuesday to treat back pain...

Rezal Kusumaatmadja: Seeing REDD.
May 31, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- TUESDAY, MAY 31, 2011 -- PAGE 28 In some ways, Rezal Kusumaatmadja is a matchmaker, marrying the environmental conservational interests of business, NGOs and government. Working with NGOs while studying in Hawaii,...

Fishery sector 'could boost global food security'.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 1 The fishery sector plays an important role in ensuring global food security, which is still manly propped up by the agriculture sector, an official says. Greater attention should also be...

SBY blames others for Dems' turmoil.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 1 Democratic Party chief patron Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is blaming others for his party's woes, claiming there were increasing efforts by political "enemies" to destroy his party following...

We are just jealous of President Yudhoyono and his partying party.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 2 "Bwa ha ha!" my friend laughed loudly over the phone Sunday when he asked me to click to thejakartapost.com and read a statement by Kastorius Sinaga, one of the Democratic Party's (PD) top...

Police raid Poso 'bomb-making plant'.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 2 The continuing manhunt for suspects who shot dead two policemen in Central Sulawesi unearthed new evidence in Poso on Sunday, with police raiding a warehouse believed to be a bomb-making...

Police urged to probe Andi Nurpati in forged document case.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 3 Constitutional Court chief justice Mahfud MD on Sunday called on police to follow up an alleged court document forgery case he had filed a report on more than a year ago. "I informed...

Sarwono's wife dies of cancer.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 3 JAKARTA: Nini Maramis, the wife of former environment minister Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, died on Sunday morning after a two-year bout with cancer. Nini's son Nino Krishna said that his...

Mudflow victims commemorate 5 years.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 3 SIDOARJO: Hundreds of mudflow victims in the East Java town of Sidoarjo staged rallies on Sunday as part of the 5th anniversary of the disaster and are demanding compensation. Rally...

Police reform stagnant: Imparsial.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 3 JAKARTA: Human rights group Imparsial said Sunday that after 13 years following the end of the New Order era, the police had failed to reform the institution due to weak supervision and...

Catch the European fever!
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 4 From Italian pasta to French foie gras, Europe captivates people all over the world with its mouthwatering food, which is deep rooted in its rich history, cultures, and diverse ethnicities....

Fine dining in Jakarta is a total experience.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 4 Food glorious food! The best thing about food is that it is both a necessity and an indulgence. Even better, it can be both at the same time. As Voltaire famously said, "Nothing would be...

Casa D'Oro: Notching up Italian delights.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 4 The house of gold, the literal translation of the restaurant's name, is brimming with light, highlighting the many surreal paintings on the wall with round chairs and elegant tables placed...

Bandung needs Rp 3.8t to increase water supply.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 5 Four regencies and one municipality in Bandung require at least Rp 3.8 trillion (about US$444 million) to raise supply of clean water badly needed by seven million people in the area, West...

Ship with military load stranded at Alor.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 5 KUPANG: Ayu 8, a ship loaded with heavy navy equipment, was reported disabled at Alor Island, East Nusa Tenggara, after being hit by huge waves. The ship was travelling from Tanjung...

Editorial: Integrating Supervision
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 6 The weaknesses of internal controls revealed in the central bank audit of priority (personal) banking services at Indonesia's 23 largest commercial banks shows how imperative it is now to...

Indonesia should cross the river by feeling for stones.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 6 In mid-November of 2011, Indonesia will host the sixth East Asia Summit (EAS) in the newly built Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali. Based on the Kuala Lumpur Declaration of 2005, this...

Cambodia-Thailand border dispute: Observer that desperately seeks trust.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 6 The Cambodia-Thailand territorial dispute and violent conflict has remained a widely discussed topic, not only during the recent ASEAN summit, but also at the ASEAN Civil Society Conference...

Indonesia: A success story in Asia and the Pacific? (Part 1 of 2).
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 7 In the past few years, Indonesia has made a resounding progress in various fields. The first reform movement that we launched in 1997 has posited Indonesia as one of the vibrant democracies...

Tobacco control a solution to the dilemma?
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 7 The recent news on a possible halt to the ongoing discussions over the draft presidential decree on tobacco control has certainly raised serious concerns among the health community in this...

Letter: Timber for tsunami reconstruction.
May 30, 2011... from THE JAKARTA POST -- MONDAY, MAY 30, 2011 -- PAGE 8 Japan's call for help in its reconstruction efforts are a timely opportunity for Indonesia to put its new timber regulations to work, ensuring only legal timber and products are exported....