Archive: 26 October 2005
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Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Macan/The NGO disaster
Oct 7, 2005 The NGO disasterBy Marwaan Macan-Markar BANGKOK - Among the estimated 300 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that descended on the shores of Aceh in Indonesia in the wake of the devastating December 26 tsunami was a group that sported the name Scientology.
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
1. Lebaran -- 4x12
1. Lebaran -- 4x12 Price rises won't halt Idul Fitri exodus 2. Bomb ----- 2x22 Five Kalimantan smugglers declared terror suspects 3. Maid ---- 3x13 Seasonal maids in demand as Idul Fitri nears 4. Susul ---to come lateRR
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Bali tourism in good mood over Lebaran
Bali tourism in good mood over LebaranThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar/YogyakartaThe upcoming Muslim holiday of Idul Fitri, also known as Lebaran, is bringing a much-needed good mood to Bali's tourism industry, which suffered a setback in the aftermath of recent terrorist attacks.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Patronizing protection?
Patronizing protection? There was nary a word of gratitude nor praise for a Supreme Court proposal that, if adopted, would require foreign men to pay a bond of US$50,000 should they wish to marry an Indonesian woman, even though the proposal's proponents claim that it is intended to protect the...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Susilo to officiate 13 oil, gas projects
Susilo to officiate 13 oil, gas projectsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBreathing new life into the industry, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will on Friday officially launch 13 oil and gas projects, which will add some 53,800 barrels of oil per day to the country's output by next year.
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Susilo working on reshuffle, Silalahi says
Susilo working on reshuffle, Silalahi saysRendi A. Witular and Ridwan Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis year's edition of Idul Fitri holiday may not be as festive compared to past years for a handful of Cabinet ministers.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
1. Bali (2x32)
1. Bali (2x32) Bali police chief acknowledges lack of progress in blast probe 2. Corby (2x27) Convicted Australian drug smuggler to file an appeal 3. Partner (1x27) Donors discuss reform drive 4. KY (1x36) Team finds 'no evidence' of justice bribery
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Rupiah Rates Oct.25
Rupiah Rates Oct.25 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,909.34 7,158.68 7,571.97 7,496.00 Brunei dollar 1 6,233.01 5,638.88 5,967.15 5,904.58 Canadian dollar 1 8,891.70 8,044.82 8,512.43 8,423.89 Swiss franc 1 8,183.37 7,405.97 7,834.32 7,754.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Blurb for Wednesday, 26-10-05
Blurb for Wednesday, 26-10-05 A. Lebaran cookie business booms Page 5 B. Madras hit by floods after heavy rains Page 12 C. Environmentally friendly innovator Page 20
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Five Kalimantan smugglers declared terror suspects
Five Kalimantan smugglers declared terror suspectsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice have detained five people for involvement in terrorist activities after they were caught last week allegedly smuggling explosive materials and equipment into the country.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
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checked --JSRPhoto caption A JP/Evi MarianiVoyagers Chris Tipper (left) and Jason Lewis at a guesthouse in Central Jakarta, after finishing half of the Indonesian leg from Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara to West Java, one part of their human-powered, round-the-world expedition. Photo caption B www.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Stand corrected
Stand corrected Very often I read in The Jakarta Post, that fuel prices were increased by 126.6 percent. That's wrong! The word fuel is inclusive of gasoline, diesel fuel and kerosene. But only the price of kerosene rose by 126.6 percent. May I remind journalists of media ethics.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Extra income unlikely to improve House performance
Extra income unlikely to improve House performanceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe controversial decision to provide a new additional monthly allowance for members of the House of Representatives would not guarantee any improvement in the performance of the lawmakers, critics have...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Govt confirms 4th fatality from bird flu
Govt confirms 4th fatality from bird fluAdianto P. Simamora and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government announced on Tuesday the fourth fatality of avian influenza following confirmation from the World Health Organization (WHO)-appointed laboratory in Hong Kong.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Bali police chief acknowledges lack of progress in blast probe
Bali police chief acknowledges lack of progress in blast probeReuters, Denpasar Bali Police Chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika expressed frustration on Tuesday at the lack of progress in finding those behind the three suicide bombings on the resort island early this month that killed 23 people...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Paradigmatic shift needed in whole concept of governing
Paradigmatic shift needed in whole concept of governing There are widespread expectations that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is on the verge of reshuffling his Cabinet. To get a more in-depth view about the challenges facing the Cabinet, The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba talked to H.S.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Ex redlight area to be sports hall
Ex redlight area to be sports hall JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration appears set to soon convert the former Boker red-light district in Ciracas, East Jakarta, into a sports center.East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan A. Halim presented the plan on Tuesday to Governor Sutiyoso.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Asian final venue relocated again
Asian final venue relocated again TOKYO: The second leg of this year's Asian Champions League final has been switched back to Saudi Arabia from neutral Jordan, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Don't turn Bali into Aceh
Don't turn Bali into AcehFrom Kompas A rich country, Indonesia is endowed with plenty of natural resources and beautiful beaches. The traditions of our different ethnic groups are fascinating. I have visited almost all provinces from the western tip of the archipelago to the eastern end.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Govt caps year with Rp 500b bond sale
Govt caps year with Rp 500b bond saleThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has wrapped up its bond issuance program for this year with the sale on Tuesday of Rp 500 billion (US$50 million) worth of bonds.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Good deeds during Ramadhan
Good deeds during Ramadhan It is amazing to see another hard-line Muslim group targeting shops and restaurants in Ramadhan. As I understand it, they are supposed to be fasting, and while they are fasting they are supposed to be doing good deeds.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
AdamAir to buy 20 A320 over 5 years
AdamAir to buy 20 A320 over 5 yearsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter receiving its license to fly to Singapore, locally owned airline AdamAir is now laying out an aggressive expansion plan, which includes a purchase of up to 20 Airbus A320 planes over the next five years.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
'I'll go no matter what it takes'
'I'll go no matter what it takes'Millions of Jakarta's residents travel to their hometowns every year to celebrate Idul Fitri with their relatives. The Jakarta Post interviewed two Jakarta residents who are planning to go home later this week. Kasdi, 43, is a Kosti Jaya taxi driver.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Donors discuss reform drive
Donors discuss reform driveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDonor countries and institutions met here on Tuesday to discuss new assistance to support ongoing governance reform in this country.The meeting, held at the offices of the Partnership, an independent institution set up in 2000 to promote good...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Four die after eating turtle meat
Four die after eating turtle meat PADANG, West Sumatra: Four residents in Sikakap subdistrict, Mentawai Island regency, died after eating turtle meat while 16 others needed treatment at a local community health center.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
120 agencies suspected of luring women into sex trade
120 agencies suspected of luring women into sex tradeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity authorities have identified another 120 labor recruitment agencies suspected of sending young women to work as sex workers overseas.General crimes unit chief at the city police, Sr. Comr. Moh.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Lebaran cookie business booms
Lebaran cookie business boomsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungSince the first day of Ramadhan, Rukayah has been spending most of her evenings out trying to earn additional money to add to her meager earnings from doing her neighbors' laundry.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
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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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
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~ 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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Rowing has low target with fewer golds on offer
Rowing has low target with fewer golds on offerMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National canoeists shone in the 2003 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, accounting for eight of the team's 12 rowing golds, but their chances have been slashed for this year's event.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Two officers shot in drug raid
Two officers shot in drug raid JAKARTA: Two police officers from the drug squad were shot during a drug raid conducted jointly with the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) in Jakarta late on Monday.The alleged shooter was arrested.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Jakarta Stocks fall on inflation fears; Mandiri, Telkom drop
Jakarta Stocks fall on inflation fears; Mandiri, Telkom dropBloomberg, JakartaJakarta stocks fell, led by Bank Mandiri and PT Astra International, after the nation's central bank raised its inflation forecast for this year, a signal it may boost interest rates further.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
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;AP; ANPAf..r.. China-Economy China's economy set to expand at slower rate over next five years, JP/16/ChinaChina's economy set to expand at slower rate over next five years, top planner saysElaine Kurtenbach Associated Press Shanghai, ChinaChina's urban spending on construction, factory equipment...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Man suffers stroke after protest
Man suffers stroke after protest BANDUNG: Cash aid distribution for poor families again claimed a victim after head of Sukarame village's development affairs, Aang Konara, died of an apparent heart attack late Monday night after being protested by scores of residents who did not get the money.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Tsunami survivors feel forgotten
Tsunami survivors feel forgottenRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaTen months after the devastating tsunami that claimed more than 210,000 human lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of others last December, the public living in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is still in trouble.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Committee approves higher spending
Committee approves higher spendingUrip Hudiono and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA working committee of the House of Representatives' Budget Committee late on Tuesday approved the 2006 state budget's basic assumptions that include higher expenditures on development projects to...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Soccer stadium under renovation
Soccer stadium under renovation JAKARTA: Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, South Jakarta, will be closed for renovation for more than seven weeks beginning on Nov. 20, with its facilities brought up to standard for the Asian Cup soccer championships in 2007.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Less events in SEA Games affect rowing target
Less events in SEA Games affect rowing targetMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta National canoeists shone in the 2003 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, accounting for eight of the team's 12 rowing golds, but their chances have been slashed for this year's event.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Border island to get airstrip
Border island to get airstrip KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono approved on Tuesday the construction of an airstrip on Miangas Island, which is part of North Sulawesi province, and borders the Philippines.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Correction: In the story Mandiri to issue bonds in November
Correction: In the story Mandiri to issue bonds in November published on Tuesday, Bank Mandiri corporate secretary Ekoputro Adijayanto mentioned Credit Suisse First Boston (CSFB) as the underwriter for arranging the bank's medium-term notes (MTNs) worth some US$300 million.
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
How Susilo improved our international image
How Susilo improved our international imageBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta With his victory in the country's first direct presidential election giving him a clear mandate for economic reform, among other things, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono marked his first year in office on Oct. 20.
Wed, 26 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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
TV Program: Thursday, October 27, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, October 27, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Channel Dangdut7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Ministry to examine refueling practices
Ministry to examine refueling practicesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing allegations from budget carrier Batavia Air that it was supplied with adulterated fuel, the Ministry of Transportation, together with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, is setting up a joint committee to examine...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Price rises won't halt Idul Fitri exodus
Price rises won't halt Idul Fitri exodusThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNot even the higher prices of goods and transportation fares, resulting from the recent fuel price increases, can keep the holidaymakers from visiting relatives in their hometowns this Idul Fitri holiday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Summit only produces 3 winners bidders so far
Summit only produces 3 winners bidders so farUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the country in dire need of fresh investment in the infrastructure sector, the government has only managed to drum up three winning bidders for turnpike projects out of the total of 91 projects on offer during...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Judges reported to commission
Judges reported to commission JAKARTA: The judges who convicted a House of Representatives lawmaker for embezzling state money allocated for aerial mapping of forests were reported on Tuesday to the Judicial Commission and accused of issuing a "politically motivated verdict".
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
BPH Migas ready to face KPPU on gas transmission line
BPH Migas ready to face KPPU on gas transmission lineLeony Aurora and Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDownstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) is ready to go to the Business Competition Supervisory Agency (KPPU) should any party impose itself in obtaining a special license...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
1. TKI -- 4x12
1. TKI -- 4x12 120 agencies suspected of luring women into sex trade 2. SECURITY -- 1x32 Police up security during holiday period 3. FOREIGN -- 2x34 Couples of mixed marriages observe Ramadhan and Idul Fitri in unity 4. SPEAK -- 1x30 'I'll go no matter what it takes'
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Team finds 'no evidence' of justice bribery
Team finds 'no evidence' of justice briberyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Judicial Commission summoned on Tuesday five staff members from the Supreme Court and a lawyer for businessman Probosutedjo in a bid to investigate allegations that judges handling Probosutedjo's graft case had received huge...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
No more 'holidays' for graft suspects
No more 'holidays' for graft suspects JAKARTA: The Anti-corruption Court announced on Tuesday that there would be no temporary "vacations" for graft suspects in connection with the Idul Fitri holiday next week.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Kalla, for president? No thanks
Kalla, for president? No thanksJohn McBeth, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore Just for a moment there, it seemed like almost the unthinkable had happened. In a translated interview with the state-run Antara news agency, Indonesian Vice-President and Golkar party chairman Jusuf Kalla...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Couples of mixed marriages observe Ramadhan and Idul Fitri in unity
Couples of mixed marriages observe Ramadhan and Idul Fitri in unityTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGathering with friends who face similar difficulties brings relief even if it is only one day out of the whole year.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Seasonal maids in demand as Idul Fitri nears
Seasonal maids in demand as Idul Fitri nearsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen her domestic helpers choosing to return to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri festivities, businesswoman Nitayudi can feel assured that her household is well taken care off, thanks to hired seasonal...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Illegal medicine destroyed
Illegal medicine destroyed YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of packages of medicine and traditional herbs of various brands were confiscated and destroyed by Yogyakarta's Food and Drugs Control Office during its joint operation with the city's Health Office starting Monday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
On flight safety
On flight safetyFrom Media IndonesiaDuring the past few days, several media published news items stating that the government would soon conduct independent audits on national airlines, concerned with such matters as regulations and maintenance in order to guarantee safety and correct flight...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Environmentally friendly innovator
Environmentally friendly innovatorIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaMany Indonesians are still stunned by the sharp increase in fuel prices that the government introduced on Oct. 1.I Nyoman Sutantra, chairman of the Institute for Research and Community Services of Surabaya Technological...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Search for missing helicopter abandoned after 15 days
Search for missing helicopter abandoned after 15 daysNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraAfter 15 days, the search for a missing helicopter in Papua was called off on Tuesday."The procedures say that if the missing Twin Pack chopper has not been located within the 15 days, the search will...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Four die in cult clash in Palu
Four die in cult clash in PaluRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluPolice personnel and members of a little known cult clashed on Tuesday in a Palu subdistrict, leaving three policemen and a cult member dead.Two among the three police personnel killed were Adj. Comr.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Indonesian corruption in perspective
Indonesian corruption in perspectiveW. Scott Thompson, Gianyar, Bali It is not realistic to put Nigeria and Indonesia in the same league on corruption, as an international NGO has done. There has been much publicity about this country's placement near the bottom of the corruption barrel.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
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checked -- JSR Cultural Heritage exhibition sees few visitors Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaOn a typical Wednesday morning at the National Museum, fewer than 10 people were seen strolling around the three-month Shared Cultural Heritage exhibition, which is displaying hundreds of ethnographic...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Good deeds during Ramadhan
Good deeds during Ramadhan? It is amazing to see that recently another hardliner Muslim group targeting shops and restaurants during this Ramadhan period. ? As I understand that they are supposed to be fasting and when they are fasting they are supposed to do good deeds during this season.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Winning on a big mandate to improve, among other things, the
Winning on a big mandate to improve, among other things, the country's economy, Indonesia's first directly elected president, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono marked his first year in office on Oct. 20. The overall evaluation of the performance of president Susilo in his first year in office, at least from...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Police up security during holiday period
Police up security during holiday periodAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo anticipate possible terror attacks ahead of and during Idul Fitri in the capital, Jakarta Police announced on Tuesday they have deployed more personnel in several embassy buildings, office buildings, malls, hotels,...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.25
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.25 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,850 0...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Convicted Australian drug smuggler to file an appeal
Convicted Australian drug smuggler to file an appealAgence France-Presse, Denpasar Lawyers for convicted Australian drug smuggler Schapelle Corby on Tuesday moved to appeal her 15-year jail sentence before the Supreme Court.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Megawati in hospital with suspected dengue
Megawati in hospital with suspected dengue Former Indonesian president Megawati Soekarnoputri was admitted to hospital late on Tuesday with suspected dengue fever, a source close to her said.For the time being, no one except close family members were allowed to visit Megawati, who was admitted to...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Krivec ties Alexandria in Jababeka chess
Krivec ties Alexandria in Jababeka chessMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta WIM Jana Krivec of Slovenia posted wins in two matches to share the lead with WGM Nana Alexandria of Georgia at the Jababeka Women's International Chess Tournament here on Tuesday.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
S'pore issues advisory on flu
S'pore issues advisory on flu SINGAPORE: Singapore's Ministry of Health (MOH) on Tuesday advised travelers to areas which have reported cases of avian influenza to avoid contact with various types of birds.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
License to recruit
License to recruit Unlicensed representatives of foreign manpower agencies are apparently hard at work bringing workers into the country. These unauthorized middlemen are said to be responsible for duping many immigrants about the work available, leaving new arrivals jobless, or forced into jobs...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
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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.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Kupang regent named suspect
Kupang regent named suspect KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Only two weeks after naming Kupang Deputy Regent Ruben Funay a graft suspect, the East Nusa Tenggara Prosecutor's Office has charged Kupang Regent Ibrahim Agustinus Medah for graft.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Cash assistance turned down by families of crash victims
Cash assistance turned down by families of crash victimsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanSeveral family members of victims of the recent Mandala air disaster have turned down Rp 300 million (US$30,000) in cash assistance from PT Mandala Airlines, available from Monday, refusing to sign...
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
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Seetoh, Singapore street-food guru Stevie Emilia The Jakarta Post/SingaporeAsk Singapore's street-food guru K.F. Seetoh how he sees himself, and the response comes instantly, "I'm crazy". Come to think of it, he is crazy -- crazy about food.
Wed, 26 Oct 2005
Ministers, experts convene to prepare for bird flu pandemic
Ministers, experts convene to prepare for bird flu pandemicBeth Duff-Brown, Associated Press/OttawaHealth ministers from around the world who have gathered in the Canadian capital to prepare for a potential influenza pandemic say the first line of defense is at the poultry farms of Southeast Asia.