Archive: 24 October 2005
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Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Ziv/Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the money
Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the moneyby Daniel Ziv in JakartaJakarta's hard-working city councilors will celebrate the pensive holy month of Ramadhan and the painful Oct. 1 fuel price hike with a very special holiday gift.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Cirebon wants int'l standard port
Cirebon wants int'l standard portNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post/CirebonThe town of Cirebon in West Java is considering plans to build an international-standard port to boost the local economy and reduce the area's dependence on Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted carefully so as not to infringe the international or constitutional rights of individuals. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Reforming the anti terror law JP/6/MOVAReforming the Antiterror LawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines,...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
More apartment units enter the market
More apartment units enter the market Business optimism remains strong in Jakarta's strata-titled apartment market, stimulating the development of new projects during the past three months.Colliers International Indonesia (CII) property consulting company reported that there were an additional...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Motorists to be hit with higher parking fees
Motorists to be hit with higher parking feesDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile parking operators are yet to file an official request, Governor Sutiyoso has already thrown his weight behind moves to double parking fees from the current Rp 2,000 (20 U.S. cents) to Rp 4,000 per hour.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/18/ZATNI
JP/18/ZATNI ROKR, The Music Phone That CouldZatni Arbi Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.idBy now you must have become familiar with the name iTunes. It is a set of standards and tools that Apple has developed for storing, downloading, managing and playing back digital music and video files.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Inquisition in Indonesia
Inquisition in Indonesia Civilians rampaging like wild elephants in the jungle, trampling on the rights of the people; making kangaroo court judgments on what people can think or say or do; condemning the populace if they don't conform to narrow self-righteous mind think; issuing dictums, or fatwas...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Walhi's 25th year: From a nice child to angst-filled youth
Walhi's 25th year: From a nice child to angst-filled youthEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOn Oct. 15, 1980, when a group of environmentally concerned organizations formed the Indonesian Environment Forum (Walhi), there was no such thing as "environmental crime"; the government passed the...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Police launch massive effort for Idul Fitri
Police launch massive effort for Idul FitriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/SurabayaThe National Police are planning to beef up security this week ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday by deploying more than 33,000 officers across the country to ensure the safety of holidaymakers.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Walhi seeks to expand its support network
Walhi seeks to expand its support networkEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe donation Ester made to the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) could be considered, at Rp 50,000 (US$5), a token offering. However, her act of giving should not be overlooked.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt 'lacks support' from Muslim organizations to fight terror
Govt 'lacks support' from Muslim organizations to fight terror Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post/Malang/JakartaIslamic organizations are not giving their full support to the national fight against terrorism in the world's largest Muslim nation, an Islamic university rector says.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
US tries to unravel East Asia summit puzzle
US tries to unravel East Asia summit puzzle P. Parameswaran Agence France-Presse/WashingtonThe United States calls it a "black box", but beyond the mystery of the upcoming inaugural East Asia Summit is anxiety over the future direction of the forum in a region where China is stamping its mark.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Wrestling team putting youth over experience
Wrestling team putting youth over experienceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While familiar faces predominate in other sports, leading to repeated warnings of the lack of regeneration in national sports, the country's wrestling team has youth firmly on its side.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Bosnia to build power plant
Bosnia to build power plantBANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Bosnia Herzegovina government has expressed interest in investing in the construction of geothermal and coal-powered power plants in Aceh. The interest was conveyed by Bosnia Herzegovina Ambassador to Indonesia Madat Novit during his visit to Banda...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Bosnia offers help to build generator
Bosnia offers help to build generatorACEH: The government of Bosnia Herzegovina has offered help to build a power generator in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, to help the tsunami-ravaged province of Indonesia reduce its dependency on power supplies from North Sumatra.H.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted carefully so as not to infringe the international or constitutional rights of individuals. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Reforming the anti terror law JP/6/MOVAReforming the Antiterror LawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines,...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok district
Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok districtMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangAfter years of aborted planning, the Tangerang regency is to finally built a haj dormitory for Banten province in Bojong Nangka, Legok, about 15 kilometers south of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
checked -- JSR
checked -- JSR World voyagers find Indonesia the toughest challengeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaBriton Jason Lewis, 38, has been bicycling, rollerblading, boat- pedaling and paddling canoes intermittently for the last 11 years during his human-powered, round-the-world expedition.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
National carmaker Proton under siege as Malaysia woos foreign rivals
National carmaker Proton under siege as Malaysia woos foreign rivalsEileen Ng Associated Press Kuala LumpurAn ambitious new roadmap designed to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia's new auto powerhouse - challenging Thailand - will benefit foreign auto companies but spells bad news for struggling...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
On radicalism
On radicalism I was deeply disturbed and saddened by the interview of Nur Syam published in your paper under the title Radicalism, a reaction to West's failures (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 18).When are religious leaders like Nur going to stop serving as apologists for the deplorable violence that is...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
On death penalty
On death penalty In response to the letter Forgive convicted Australians (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 20) from a New Zealander, I would like to see the death penalty for drug pushers in Australia. It is well known that drug crimes in Asia bring the death penalty, so there is no excuse.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Mental health issues continue to be ignored by authorities
Mental health issues continue to be ignored by authoritiesEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUnlike campaigns for high-profile diseases such cancer and HIV/AIDS, World Mental Health Day that fell on Oct. 10 got the cold shoulder here -- even from the health authorities.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
GAM faces tough job to prove commitment
GAM faces tough job to prove commitmentAleksius Jemadu, Singapore The signing of a peace agreement to end intra-state conflict in some ways constitutes a dangerous political gamble. The signatories never know for sure whether future courses of events will turn out according to their expectations.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
RI parts sector sees promising growth
RI parts sector sees promising growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith electronic and automotive products still in high demand the Indonesian parts industry will see high growth next year, a Japanese trade organization official says.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or else
Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or elseRiyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/JakartaBelieve it or not: Just nine regular citizens, mostly teachers from the small town of Banyuwangi, East Java, have set the wheels in motion that could lead to the possible impeachment of President Susilo...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Press freedom in Indonesia improving: Watchdog
Press freedom in Indonesia improving: WatchdogThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has made further progress in terms of press freedom over the past 12 months, according to Reporters Without Borders' 2005 Worldwide Press Freedom Index.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Bird migration draws tourists, bird-watchers to Puncak area
Bird migration draws tourists, bird-watchers to Puncak areaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens of Japanese expatriates and foreign bird lovers flocked to Bukit Gantole in Puncak, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to watch the arrival of thousands of the Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Chinese Goshawks...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Scroll of Honor for Jakarta
Scroll of Honor for Jakarta We refer to the article Activists slam habitat award for Jakarta, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4. The city of Jakarta is a megacity with more than 10 million inhabitants. About 20 percent, or two million, are living in kampongs or slums.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
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;JP;TBA;cD; ANPAf..r.. Palm-oil-plantationJP/4/PALMPlan for giant plantations threatens Kalimantan's forestsTb. Arie Rukmantara The Jakarta Post/West Kalimantan Millions of hectares of forest on Borneo are at risk if the government proceeds with a plan to open the world's largest palm oil...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
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;JP;RELEASE ANPAa..r.. Scene-police-graft KPK told to probe BNI case JP/4/SCENE KPK told to probe BNI-police case JAKARTA: Indonesian Police Watch has called for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to take over the investigation into former National Police chief Gen.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/5/FLOOD
JP/5/FLOODFlood cuts off main road on FloresYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/KupangA key highway connecting two regency capitals, Maumere and Larantuka on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, has been cut off since Friday morning as the Namon Kewa bridge collapsed after being overwhelmed by...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/10/DIPLO
JP/10/DIPLOBosnia offers help to build generator (2x15)ACEH: The government of Bosnia Herzegovina has offered help to build a power generator in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, to help the tsunami-ravaged province of Indonesia reduce its dependency on power supplies from North Sumatra.H.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Carmaker Proton under siege as Malaysia woos foreign rivals
Carmaker Proton under siege as Malaysia woos foreign rivalsEileen Ng, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur An ambitious new roadmap designed to turn Malaysia into Southeast Asia's new auto powerhouse - challenging Thailand - will benefit foreign auto companies but spells bad news for struggling national...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Fake driver's license makers arrested
Fake driver's license makers arrested JAKARTA: The police have arrested five people suspected of involvement in fabricating thousands of driver's licenses.Soekarno-Hatta airport police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Rewriting the antiterror law
Rewriting the antiterror lawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines, poverty, rampant corruption, a crippled legal system and widening social and economic gaps accompanied by mushrooming religious extremism have made Indonesia an easy target for terrorists.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Strategies to contain terrorism
Strategies to contain terrorismHermawan Sulistyo Jakarta After the Bali bombings on Oct. 12, 2002, the National Police strengthened their antiterror unit, Special Detachment 88 Anti- Terror. To be accepted as a member of this unit is indeed prestigious.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
The education budget controversy
The education budget controversyFOR SIDEBAR to a news analysis on education budget The issue of the amount of money for the education budget began in August 2002 when the People's Consultative's Assembly convened for its fourth amendment to the 1945 Constitution.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Sutiyoso gives command baton to police during holidays
Sutiyoso gives command baton to police during holidaysDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta police will be in charge of coordinating all security personnel in the city during the Idul Fitri holidays, in a bid to solidify security arrangements.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
More troops
More troops to leave Aceh LHOKSEUMAWE: Military police searched the bags of some 2,500 soldiers on Sunday ahead of their withdrawal from Aceh province under the terms of a peace deal to end one of Asia's longest- running wars.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
1. 5WORKER (1x25)
1. 5WORKER (1x25) Workers demand job security Fadli2. 5PORT (1x40) Cirebon wants international standard port 3. 5FLOOD (4x10) Flash flood cuts off main road on Flores 4. 5MUDIK (2x20) Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri traffic 5. 5SALON (2x20) Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
1. 5WORKER (1x25)
1. 5WORKER (1x25) Workers demand job security Fadli2. 5PORT (1x40) Cirebon wants international standard port 3. 5FLOOD (4x10) Flash flood cuts off main road on Flores 4. 5MUDIK (2x20) Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri traffic 5. 5SALON (2x20) Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
While many Jakartans now think twice before hailing a taxi, taxi
While many Jakartans now think twice before hailing a taxi, taxi companies, government agencies and the police have yet to find an effective way to stop the growing number of robberies committed inside cabs.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Tensions high in Surakarta in protest over raids
Tensions high in Surakarta in protest over raidsBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaTension heightened in the Central Java town of Surakarta as hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the Surakarta Islam Followers Coalition ready to stage protests...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Forgive convicted Australians
Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed. However, these young lives should be spared.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Boxing coach Wiem wary of Bacolod City bias
Boxing coach Wiem wary of Bacolod City biasMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although national boxing coach Wiem Gomies feels he has done all he can to get his charges ready for November's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, there is one crucial factor beyond his control.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Pakistan and India plan opening of disputed Kashmir border for
Pakistan and India plan opening of disputed Kashmir border for quake victimsMunir Ahmad Associated Press/Muzaffarabad, PakistanPakistan and India were making plans on Sunday to let earthquake victims cross the disputed Kashmir border, bringing the nuclear- armed rivals closer in the wake of a...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Boxing coach Wiem wary of bias in Bacolod City
Boxing coach Wiem wary of bias in Bacolod CityMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although national boxing coach Wiem Gomies feels he has done all he can to get his charges ready for November's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, there is one crucial factor beyond his control.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
~ [b]Coal brings unique health problems because of a tendency to
~ Coal brings unique health problems because of a tendency to contain sulfur, mercury, arsenic, selenium and fluoride contaminants. ;JP;ANPAk..r.. JP/7/IGOR3 Igor O'Neill Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Oct.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Sutiyoso backs move to double parking fees
Sutiyoso backs move to double parking feesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile parking operators are yet to file an official request, Governor Sutiyoso has already thrown his weight behind moves to double parking fees from the current Rp 2,000 (20 U.S. cents) to Rp 4,000 per hour.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Japan's irreverence
Japan's irreverence A senior ASEAN official recounted that during a reception that brought together the 10 member states of the regional organization and dialog partners from East Asia, the Chinese foreign minister remarked to his Japanese counterpart that they should learn from Germany.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or else
Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or elseRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBelieve it or not: Just nine regular citizens, mostly teachers from the small town of Banyuwangi, East Java, have set the wheels in motion that could lead to the possible impeachment of President...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Batang Police step up security
Batang Police step up securityBATANG, Central Java: The Batang Police will station marksmen in areas prone to robbery on the northern coastal highway of Java. The marksmen will be deployed a few days before the Idul Fitri holiday in early November, said Batang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Muhari.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
The Indonesian civilization is now seemingly at a crossroads.
The Indonesian civilization is now seemingly at a crossroads. Acts of violence and barbarism and uncivilized ways of thinking seem to have spread. Terrorist concepts have become an important part of community thinking; representing a hegemony in some areas.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
PLN moves to use more natural gas
PLN moves to use more natural gas Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaState power firm PLN is ready to sign soon gas sales agreements (GSA) worth millions of U.S. dollars with two producers to supply three power plants in Kalimantan and East Java starting next year, a company official says.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
AFC to switch Asian final venue
AFC to switch Asian final venue KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday took the unusual step of moving the second leg of this month's Asian Champions League final from Saudi Arabia to neutral Jordan.AFC officials said the Oct.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
BIS students give Down's syndrome kids courage
BIS students give Down's syndrome kids courageAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter finishing a 25-meter swim, several children with Down's Syndrome continued on with a 100 meter run to cross the finish line in a biathlon inside the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang on...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
U.S. tries to unravel E. Asia summit puzzle
U.S. tries to unravel E. Asia summit puzzleP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/WashingtonThe United States calls it a "black box", but beyond the mystery of the upcoming inaugural East Asia Summit is anxiety over the future direction of the forum in a region where China is stamping its mark.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
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Bird migrations draw tourists, bird-watchers to Puncak area Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaDozens of Japanese expatriates and foreign bird-watchers flocked to Bukit Gantole in Puncak, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to watch the arrival of thousands of Oriental honey-buzzards, Chinese goshawks...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Channel Dangdut8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:00 Talk Show5:08 Mutiara Ramadhan6:00...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Nutrition, officials and the people
Nutrition, officials and the peopleFrom Kompas Some time ago the media published news about President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's health; he was reported to be suffering from a common cold. The President's spokesman Andi Mallarangeng said the doctor had advised him to rest.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian islandJoseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press/DenverScientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Citizenship bill 'will protect RI women'
Citizenship bill 'will protect RI women'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome people may think that lady luck smiles on Indonesian women who are married to foreigners, Caucasians in particular, who will provide their wives with financial security.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt needs new strategies to contain terrorism
Govt needs new strategies to contain terrorismHermawan Sulistyo, Jakarta After the Bali bombings on Oct. 12, 2002, the National Police strengthened their antiterror unit, Special Detachment 88 Anti- Terror. To be accepted as a member of this unit is indeed prestigious.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
PLN to signs gas deals to promote use of natural gas
PLN to signs gas deals to promote use of natural gasLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power firm PLN is ready to sign soon gas sales agreements (GSA) worth millions of U.S. dollars with two producers to supply three power plants in Kalimantan and East Java starting next year, a company...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
More coaches provided as travelers increase
More coaches provided as travelers increaseTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResponding to travelers' concerns about difficulties in buying train tickets for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, state railway firm PT KAI said Sunday that it had added more executive coaches to the Semarang,...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
More coaches provided as the number of travelers surge
More coaches provided as the number of travelers surgeTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post/JakartaResponding to travelers' concerns about difficulties in buying train tickets for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, state railway firm PT KAI said Sunday that it had added more executive coaches to the...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Scroll of Honor for Jakarta
Scroll of Honor for Jakarta We refer to the article Activists slam habitat award for Jakarta, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4. The city of Jakarta is a megacity with more than 10 million inhabitants. About 20 percent, or two million, are living in kampongs or slums.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Alexandria leads in Jababeka chess tourney
Alexandria leads in Jababeka chess tourneyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta WGM Nana Alexandria of Georgia pulled clear to be on top after five rounds of the 11-round Jababeka Women's International Chess Tournament here on Sunday.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Flash flood cuts off main road on Flores
Flash flood cuts off main road on FloresYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangA key highway connecting two regency capitals, Maumere and Larantuka on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara, has been cut off since Friday morning as the Namon Kewa bridge collapsed after being overwhelmed by...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Walhi seeks to expand volunteer support network
Walhi seeks to expand volunteer support networkEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe donation Ester made to the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) could be considered, at Rp 50,000 (US$5), a token offering.However, her act of giving should not be overlooked.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Monorail to go on in spite of raging internal dispute
Monorail to go on in spite of raging internal disputeBambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite questions about financing, troubled joint venture firm PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) is confident it can complete the first five kilometers of the city's monorail system...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Students give Down's syndrome kids courage
Students give Down's syndrome kids courageAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter finishing a 25-meter swim, several children with Down's Syndrome continued on with a 100 meter run to cross the finish line in a biathlon inside the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang on...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
1. EDUCATION: 1 X 35
1. EDUCATION: 1 X 35 Court ruling carries no sanctions: Experts 2. TAUFIK: 4 X 10 Taufik gets a pacemaker implanted 3. SBY: 1 X 33 Susilo addresses WB meet on global pandemic 4. PRESS: 1 X 40 Press freedom in Indonesia improving: Watchdog
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt may proceed with coal export duty plan
Govt may proceed with coal export duty planUrip Hudiono and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players towards its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government is mulling charging the tax only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/5/WORKER1
JP/5/WORKER1Batam workers demand job securityFadli The Jakarta Post/Batam Hundreds of people gathered in front of PT NOK, an electronics component manufacturer in Batam's Batamindo Industrial Zone (KIB), which is better known as the Muka Kuning Industrial Zone.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
UN holds events on 60th birthday
UN holds events on 60th birthdayJAKARTA: The United Nations Information Center (UNIC) in Jakarta is holding a five-day public event from Oct. 24 to Oct. 28 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the United Nations, the UN Information Center (UNIC) said.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt delays Mandiri, BRI sales
Govt delays Mandiri, BRI salesBloomberg, JakartaThe government is delaying the sale of stakes in Bank Mandiri, the nation's largest bank, and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) because it won't get the Rp 5.55 trillion ($545 million) it wants to raise if it sells now, a minister said.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
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Bird migrations draw tourists, bird-watchers to Puncak area Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaDozens of Japanese expatriates and foreign bird-watchers flocked to Bukit Gantole in Puncak, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to watch the arrival of thousands of Oriental honey-buzzards, Chinese goshawks...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Why not protest against bombers?
Why not protest against bombers? When are we going to see Muslim Indonesians protesting against the Muslim fanatical bombers that are killing fellow Indonesians and destroying the tourism business?Let's see the good Muslims stand up for their beliefs rather than living in denial.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Bambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak
Bambang Nurbianto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite questions about financing, troubled joint venture firm PT Jakarta Monorail (JM) is confident it can complete the first five kilometers of the city's monorail system from Casablanca to Karet, South Jakarta, by March 2007.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Supreme Court
Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok district
Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok districtMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangAfter years of aborted planning, the Tangerang regency is to finally built a haj dormitory for Banten province in Bojong Nangka, Legok, about 15 kilometers south of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidays
Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidays Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThis year well-to-do Setiawati and her family will have a different Idul Fitri holiday.In previous years, they stayed in star-rated hotels or resorts "to make daily life more simple as our housemaids have...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Why not protest against bombers?
Why not protest against bombers? When are we going to see Muslim Indonesians protesting against the Muslim fanatical bombers that are killing fellow Indonesians and destroying the tourism business?Let's see the good Muslims stand up for their beliefs rather than living in denial.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Don't let Aceh wait
Don't let Aceh wait The experience of an executive of a Medan-based non- governmental organization (NGO) in dealing with the organization's donor, an European NGO, can give us a clue as to why the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the tsunami and war- devastated Aceh is criticized by many as too...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/4/police
JP/4/policePolice gear up for Idul Fitri securityThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Semarang/SurabayaThe National Police are planning to beef up security this week ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday by deploying more than 33,000 officers across the country to ensure the safety of holidaymakers.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Fuel cash aid
Fuel cash aidFrom Gatra It has been days since the government started distributing cash to the poor to help offset the effects of higher fuel prices. As expected, there have been some problems. A number officials from the Central Statistics Agency were reported to have abused their positions by...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Abdul Khalik
Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaDozens of Japanese expatriates and foreign bird lovers flocked to Bukit Gantole in Puncak, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to watch the arrival of thousands of the Oriental Honey-Buzzard, Chinese Goshawks and the Japanese sparrow hawks from the Northern Hemisphere.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Can etiquette save a nation?
Can etiquette save a nation?M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The age-old question about the wellspring of corruption -- whether it is part of human nature or conditioned by circumstances -- will remain an intellectual debate for years to come.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Planned giant plantations threatens Borneo forests
Planned giant plantations threatens Borneo forestsTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, West Kalimantan Millions of hectares of forest on Borneo are at risk if the government proceeds with a plan to open the world's largest palm oil plantation on the island, environmental activists said.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
KPK told to probe BNI-police case
KPK told to probe BNI-police case JAKARTA: Indonesian Police Watch has called for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to take over the investigation into former National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and former detectives chief Comr. Gen.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
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;JP;BBN;Antara; ANPAj..r.. Nightspots-closure-ramadhan JP/8/ 15 nightspots shut for Ramadhan JAKARTA: The City Public Order Agency closed two entertainment venues on Thursday, bringing the total to 15 premises closed during the Islamic fasting month.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted carefully so as not to infringe the international or constitutional rights of individuals. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Reforming the anti terror law JP/6/MOVAReforming the Antiterror LawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines,...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
~ [b]Incentives and bonuses are generally meant as rewards for
~ Incentives and bonuses are generally meant as rewards for getting a job done well, yet the current municipal government is a resounding failure. ;JP; ANPAk..r..JP/7/DANIELDaniel Ziv Jakarta Jakarta's hard-working city councilors will celebrate the pensive holy month of Ramadhan and the painful...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Safari park ruled free of bird flu
Safari park ruled free of bird flu BOGOR, West Java: Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono declared on Saturday the Indonesian Safari Park here free from bird flu virus.The minister made the announcement following a three-hour inspection of the park.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
On radicalism
On radicalism I was deeply disturbed and saddened by the interview of Nur Syam published in your paper under the title Radicalism, a reaction to West's failures (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 18).When are religious leaders like Nur going to stop serving as apologists for the deplorable violence that is...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
15 nightspots shut for Ramadhan
15 nightspots shut for Ramadhan JAKARTA: The City Public Order Agency closed two entertainment venues on Thursday, bringing the total to 15 premises closed during the Islamic fasting month.The newly shut nightspots were located in Taman Ria in Central Jakarta, and in Cilandak Town Square in South...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidays
Hotel regulars prefer to stay home these holidaysBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis year well-to-do Setiawati and her family will have a different Idul Fitri holiday.In previous years, they stayed in star-rated hotels or resorts "to make daily life more simple as our housemaids have...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/4/Bali
JP/4/BaliBali lawmakers call for rapid execution of militantsThe Jakarta Post DenpasarThe Bali provincial legislative council has sent a letter to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to push for an immediate execution of three death row inmates involved in the 2002 Bali terror attacks.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Forgive convicted Australians
Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed. However, these young lives should be spared.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Fuel cash aid
Fuel cash aidFrom Gatra It has been days since the government started distributing cash to the poor to help offset the effects of higher fuel prices. As expected, there have been some problems. A number officials from the Central Statistics Agency were reported to have abused their positions by...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Batam workers demand job security
Batam workers demand job securityFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamHundreds of people gathered in front of PT NOK, an electronics component manufacturer in Batam's Batamindo Industrial Zone (KIB), which is better known as the Muka Kuning Industrial Zone.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the money
Jakarta's overpaid, underworked councillors in it for the moneyDaniel Ziv, Jakarta Jakarta's hard-working city councilors will celebrate the pensive holy month of Ramadhan and the painful Oct. 1 fuel price hike with a very special holiday gift.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Zheng He exhibit displayed in Medan
Zheng He exhibit displayed in MedanMEDAN, North Sumatra: A photographic essay retracing the journey of Chinese explorer Zheng He is on display in Medan. The exhibition, held by the National Geographic Magazine in cooperation with the Sumatera Heritage Society, is open for public viewing until...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
'Mudik' should not be every year'
'Mudik' should not be every year'It has become a tradition for many Muslims living in, but not from, Jakarta to take part in the annual exodus to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. They often spend most of their savings for tickets and presents for all the family members back home.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Don't let Aceh wait
Don't let Aceh wait The experience of an executive of a Medan-based non- governmental organization (NGO) in dealing with the organization's donor, an European NGO, can give us a clue as to why the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the tsunami and war- devastated Aceh is criticized by many as too...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Cirebon wants international standard seaport
Cirebon wants international standard seaportNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonThe town of Cirebon in West Java is considering plans to build an international-standard port to boost the local economy and reduce the area's dependence on Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
checked -- JSR
checked -- JSR World voyagers find Indonesia the toughest challengeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaBriton Jason Lewis, 38, has been bicycling, rollerblading, boat- pedaling and paddling canoes intermittently for the last 11 years during his human-powered, round-the-world expedition.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/17/JIWA
JP/17/JIWAMental health still not a priorityEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post/JakartaUnlike campaigns for high-profile diseases such cancer and HIV/AIDS, World Mental Health Day that fell on Oct. 10 got the cold shoulder here -- even from the health authorities.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans Sebastien Blanc Agence France Presse/Pontianak Leading environmental and wildlife agencies called Friday for a united effort to protect the habitats of Borneo's orangutans whose survival is threatened by mass deforestation.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
1 x 38
1 x 38Police launch massive effort for Idul Fitri3 x 17 Tensions high in Surakarta in protest over raids JP/4/Bali1 x 38 Legislators demand execution of bombers JP/4/PALM1 x 48 Planned giant plantations threaten Borneo forests
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
City to find way to stop taxi crimes
City to find way to stop taxi crimesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile many Jakartans now think twice before hailing a taxi, taxi companies, government agencies and the police have yet to find an effective way to stop the growing number of robberies committed inside cabs.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/5/EXODUS
JP/5/EXODUSPolice, private firms spoil motorists ahead of Idul FitriIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaHidayat, a factory worker in Surabaya, is pleased to hear the news that the Surabaya Police are going to provide a security service for motorists returning to their hometowns ahead of the...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt 'lacks support' to fight terrorism
Govt 'lacks support' to fight terrorismWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Malang/JakartaIslamic organizations are not giving their full support to the national fight against terrorism in the world's largest Muslim nation, an Islamic university rector says.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Nutrition, officials and the people
Nutrition, officials and the peopleFrom Kompas Some time ago the media published news about President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's health; he was reported to be suffering from a common cold. The President's spokesman Andi Mallarangeng said the doctor had advised him to rest.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Can etiquette save a nation? Mien Uno has the answer
Can etiquette save a nation? Mien Uno has the answerJP/24/ETIQUETTECan etiquette save a nation? Mien Uno has the answer M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The age-old question about the wellspring of corruption -- whether it is part of human nature or conditioned by circumstances -- will...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt to give cash to Aceh flood victims
Govt to give cash to Aceh flood victims KUTACANE, Southeast Aceh: The government will provide Rp 4 million (about US$400) in cash for each family affected by the flash flood in Southeast Aceh regency, Aceh, Minister of Social Services Bachtiar Chamsyah said on Saturday.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri traffic
Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri trafficSemarang, AntaraThe owners of a "car salon" in Semarang say their profit is increasing ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday.While before the holiday season only one car was washed and polished in a day, now the car salon gets three to five customers a day on...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Sutiyoso hands over baton to city police
Sutiyoso hands over baton to city policeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta police will be in charge of coordinating all security personnel in the city during the Idul Fitri holidays, in a bid to solidify security arrangements.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Tensions high in Surakarta
Tensions high in Surakarta in protest over raids Page 4 Batam workers demand job security Page 5 Walhi: From a nice child to angst-filled youth Page 19
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Court's ruling carries no sanctions: Experts
Court's ruling carries no sanctions: ExpertsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIs there is any way at all to push for a bigger education budget as ordered by the Constitutional Court in accordance with the amended 1945 Constitution?The answer is apparently no.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt delays Mandiri, BRI sales
Govt delays Mandiri, BRI sales Bloomberg JakartaThe government is delaying the sale of stakes in Bank Mandiri, the nation's largest bank, and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) because it won't get the Rp 5.55 trillion ($545 million) it wants to raise if it sells now, a minister said.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/5/PARLOR
JP/5/PARLORCar salon business thrives ahead of Idul FitriSemarang/AntaraThe owners of a "car salon" in Semarang say their profit is increasing ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday. While before the holiday season only one car was washed and polished in a day, now the car salon gets three to five...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian islandJoseph B. Verrengia Associated Press/DenverScientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'
Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaHidayat, a factory worker in Surabaya, is pleased to hear the news that the Surabaya Police are going to provide a security service for motorists returning to their hometowns ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Supreme Court
Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Legislators demand execution of bombers
Legislators demand execution of bombersThe Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Bali provincial legislative council has sent a letter to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to push for an immediate execution of three death row inmates involved in the 2002 Bali terror attacks.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Parties input on evaluation of ministers not sought
Parties input on evaluation of ministers not soughtRendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolitical parties should restrain themselves from interfering in the performance appraisal of Cabinet members that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was now conducting, a minister says.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Inquisition in Indonesia
Inquisition in Indonesia Civilians rampaging like wild elephants in the jungle, trampling on the rights of the people; making kangaroo court judgments on what people can think or say or do; condemning the populace if they don't conform to narrow self-righteous mind think; issuing dictums, or fatwas...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Walhi's 25th year: From a "nice child" to youth filled with angst
Walhi's 25th year: From a "nice child" to youth filled with angstEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaOn Oct. 15, 1980, when a group of environmentally concerned organizations formed the Indonesian Environment Forum (Walhi), there was no such thing as "environmental crime"; the government passed the...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
RI parts industry sees promising growth
RI parts industry sees promising growthThe Jakarta Post JakartaWith electronic and automotive products still in high demand the Indonesian parts industry will see high growth next year, a Japanese trade organization official says.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
~ [b]Coal brings unique health problems because of a tendency to
~ Coal brings unique health problems because of a tendency to contain sulfur, mercury, arsenic, selenium and fluoride contaminants. ;JP;ANPAk..r.. JP/7/IGOR3 Igor O'Neill Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Oct.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Channel Dangdut8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:00 Talk Show5:08 Mutiara Ramadhan6:00...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Surakarta heats up with protest against raids
Surakarta heats up with protest against raidsBlontank Poer The Jakarta Post/SurakartaTension heightened in the Central Java town of Surakarta as hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the Surakarta Islam Followers Coalition ready to stage protests against...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Shops bustling ahead of Idul Fitri
Shops bustling ahead of Idul FitriBANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Clothing shops were bustling with activity on Saturday as the Idul Fitri holiday drew nearer.In order to cope with the mounting demand, shop owners have hired extra shopkeepers.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Jababeka holds bazaar for poor neighbors
Jababeka holds bazaar for poor neighborsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter queuing for almost half an hour, Aminah, 34, received a ticket to buy a package of basic commodities in a bazaar at the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java on Sunday.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Rental rates continue upward trend
Rental rates continue upward trend The average asking gross rent of mid-up leased apartment units continued to climb upwards in the second quarter of this year, partly due to the increase in the oil price in the first three months.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Taufik gets pacemaker implanted
Taufik gets pacemaker implantedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTaufik Kiemas, husband of former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, is recovering from heart surgery after doctors implanted a pacemaker on Sunday, a close confidant said.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Susilo addresses WB meet on flu scare
Susilo addresses WB meet on flu scareRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile efforts to prevent global flu pandemic here have been deemed inadequate, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appealed on Sunday for nations worldwide to seriously seek prevention measures for the disease.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
More troops to leave Aceh
More troops to leave Aceh LHOKSEUMAWE: Military police searched the bags of some 2,500 soldiers on Sunday ahead of their withdrawal from Aceh province under the terms of a peace deal to end one of Asia's longest- running wars.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
More apartment units enter the market
More apartment units enter the market Business optimism remains strong in Jakarta's strata-titled apartment market, stimulating the development of new projects during the past three months.Colliers International Indonesia (CII) property consulting company reported that there were an additional...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
JP/5/MEDAN
JP/5/MEDANZheng He exhibit displayed in MedanMEDAN, North Sumatra: A photographic essay retracing the journey of Chinese explorer Zheng He is on display in Medan. The exhibition, held by the National Geographic Magazine in cooperation with the Sumatera Heritage Society, is open for public viewing...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Tusy Adibroto, 50, is an executive with the Agency for the
Tusy Adibroto, 50, is an executive with the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) with an office on Jl. MH Thamrin in Central Jakarta:Of course, I will celebrate Idul Fitri in my hometown because it is good time for me to meet with my parents and relatives.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Witnesses testify against Newmont
Witnesses testify against NewmontMANADO, North Sulawesi: The court trial on the alleged pollution of Buyat Bay here was resumed on Friday in Manado with a panel of judges listening to four witnesses' testimonies.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-55
Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players towards its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government is mulling charging the tax only if the commodity's price rises to...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans Sebastien Blanc Agence France Presse/Pontianak Leading environmental and wildlife agencies called Friday for a united effort to protect the habitats of Borneo's orangutans whose survival is threatened by mass deforestation.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Airport official fired over lights
Airport official fired over lights JAKARTA: An official has been dismissed for allowing 160 runway lights to go missing from the main runway at Soekarno- Hatta International Airport.Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II executive Untung Rahayu Basuki said over the weekend that the most responsible...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Industrial estate holds bazaar for poor neighbors
Industrial estate holds bazaar for poor neighborsAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter queuing for almost half an hour, Aminah, 34, received a ticket to buy a package of basic commodities in a bazaar at the Jababeka Industrial Estate in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java on Sunday.
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
;AFP;
;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Brief-Philippines-Bahrain Gulf Air seeks to triple flights to Philippines JP/14/Brief Gulf Air seeks to triple RP flights MANILA: Bahrain-based Gulf Air is to begin talks with Philippine negotiators on Monday to discuss its proposal to triple its flights to the Southeast Asian...
Mon, 24 Oct 2005
Terror in the soul
Terror in the soulFrom Media Indonesia The Indonesian civilization is now seemingly at a crossroads. Acts of violence and barbarism and uncivilized ways of thinking seem to have spread. Terrorist concepts have become an important part of community thinking; representing a hegemony in some areas.