Archive: 23 May 2005
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Mon, 23 May 2005
Aswar's coconut-shell calligraphy
Aswar's coconut-shell calligraphyFadli, Contributor, BatamAt 84, Aswar Rauf speaks in a rather weak and trembling voice. However, he has good sight, hearing and memory; he is still able, with great skill, to cut coconut shells into pieces that he will later shape into Arabic characters and assemble...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Once discounted as non-scientific healing method, acupuncture has
Once discounted as non-scientific healing method, acupuncture has gained growing credibility and popularity internationally. In Indonesia, medical doctors are embracing the technique and acupuncturists have become a recognized profession.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Govt cannot ban pageant contest
Govt cannot ban pageant contest YOGYAKARTA: Defying pressure from Muslim hard-liners and ulemas, the government said on Saturday it would not ban Indonesian citizens from joining international pageant contests.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Page 8
Page 81. Toll -- 3 col, 3 lines 3 x 18 New toll roads will not cure Jakarta's chronic congestion 2. Polio -- 3 cols, 2 lines 2 x 24 Parents told to take their kids for polio vaccination 3. DBD -- 3 col, 2 lines 2 x 27 Dengue fever to soar again in May, June, official says Page 91.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Are there lessons to learn from Buyat mining case?
Are there lessons to learn from Buyat mining case?Harry Bhaskara, Buyat, Manado/North Sulawesi It's a classic case. A multinational company is operating in a region and the local people feel alienated. It's frequently happened in various parts of the country, from Indonesia's easternmost province...
Mon, 23 May 2005
5,000 students to take final exams in tents
5,000 students to take final exams in tentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, MedanMany Aceh school buildings that were destroyed by recent natural disasters have still not been rebuilt, meaning some 5,000 students will have to sit their national final exams under makeshift tents.
Mon, 23 May 2005
RI firms to take part in Romanian fair
RI firms to take part in Romanian fairJAKARTA: At least 11 Indonesian companies will take part in this year's Bucharest International Fair for Consumer Goods (TIBCO 2005) in the Romanian capital, the Romanian Embassy in Jakarta said in a statement.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Rp 6b to renovate Muara Angke market
Rp 6b to renovate Muara Angke market JAKARTA: City market operator PD Pasar Jaya spent a total of Rp 6 billion (US$635,000) to renovate the Muara Angke traditional market in North Jakarta.PD Pasar director Prabowo Soenirman expected more buyers to come to the market as it is now cleaner and more...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Students vow to fight drug abuse on their campuss
Students vow to fight drug abuse on their campussThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHundreds of university students from Greater Jakarta have vowed to fight drugs at their respective campuses.The declaration was read out during a commemoration for National Awakening Day last Friday at the campus of state...
Mon, 23 May 2005
JP/5/BURU
JP/5/BURUTwo more arrested for Seram attack M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/AmbonA police team has arrested two more people on charges of attacking a police command post on Seram island recently, a police spokesman said on Friday.
Mon, 23 May 2005
UNICEF sponsors children Jambore
UNICEF sponsors children JamboreBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Achnese children will two days of fun and games on Monday and Tuesday when the Ministry of Social Affairs and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) hold the Aceh Children's Jamboree on May 23 and 24.
Mon, 23 May 2005
1. HOUSE: 3 X 15
1. HOUSE: 3 X 15 SBY endorses replacement of KPU members 2. BUMN: 2 X 15 Rp 2.7 trillion lost at state-owned firms 3. DEMOCRAT: 1 X 27 Election of PD leader stalled
Mon, 23 May 2005
Residents block Ambon street
Residents block Ambon streetAMBON, Maluku: Residents from the Batumerah subdistrict blocked a main street in Ambon city from Friday night to Saturday morning to protest police detentions of several locals.The blockade of a main thoroughfare leading into the Batumerah area caused large traffic jams.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Female artist, NGO help fight against human trafficking
Female artist, NGO help fight against human traffickingSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Gunungkidul, YogyakartaThe fourth grade students looked very happy as renowned TV presenter Dewi Hughes "taught" in front of their class.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Consumers bemoan debt collectors' methods
Consumers bemoan debt collectors' methodsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter being roughed up by a credit card debt collector, Abadi Negara Sinulingga swore he would not pay the Rp 10 million (US$1,058) owing to the credit card company until he received an apology.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Steady rupiah to prop up stock market: Analysts
Steady rupiah to prop up stock market: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAnalysts expect the rupiah to remain flat against the U.S. dollar in the coming week due to a lack of sentiment.This steady outlook for the rupiah should help the local stock market remain in positive territory as undervalued...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gamblingFrom RepublikaA betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned.
Mon, 23 May 2005
~Checked/Approved/Final
~Checked/Approved/FinalPreserving nutrients in milk via UHT technology Made Astawan Jakarta astawan@indo.net.idMilk is the best food for land mammals because it contains an almost perfect composition of nutrients, such as water, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fat, along with sufficient amounts...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Plan to campaign in local polls by VP criticized
Plan to campaign in local polls by VP criticizedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaElection observers criticized on Sunday the plan of high-ranking state officials to campaign for candidates in the upcoming direct regional elections, saying it illustrated a lack of impartiality and would taint...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Politicians welcome move to detain KPU chief
Politicians welcome move to detain KPU chiefThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTop politicians welcomed the move to detain General Elections Commission (KPU) chief Nazaruddin Syamsuddin, saying it signaled real progress in the ongoing investigation of the high-profile corruption case.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Rector Forum to oversee Jambi poll
Rector Forum to oversee Jambi pollJAMBI: Poll fraud is likely in Jambi as there is only one organization accredited to observe the June 26 election for the post of Jambi Governor, an election official says.
Mon, 23 May 2005
RI needs to make changes or it might be left behind
RI needs to make changes or it might be left behind Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has visited Indonesia three times since Ambassador Yutaka Iimura became Japan's envoy to Indonesia in May 2002.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Japan, Malaysia reach agreement on FTA to boost trade, investment
Japan, Malaysia reach agreement on FTA to boost trade, investmentAssociated Press, Kuala LumpurMalaysia and Japan on Sunday agreed to set up a free trade area as part of a comprehensive economic relationship after resolving the last remaining differences in emergency, high-level talks.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Thousands brace for Waisak
Thousands brace for Waisak MAGELANG, Central Java: Thousand of Buddhists have arrived here on Sunday for Waisak rituals at the Borobudur Temple, which will peak on Tuesday.They erected tents in the compound of the world's biggest temple and another Buddhist temple, Mendut, located a few kilometers...
Mon, 23 May 2005
The danger of poor broadcasting regulations for local election
The danger of poor broadcasting regulations for local electionR. Kristiawan, Jakarta Indonesia will soon see dozens of local direct elections. Next month alone, according to Cetro (The Center for Electoral Reform), there will be 181 elections, an average of six elections per day throughout the...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Vertu opens new store in Jakarta
Vertu opens new store in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTo increase its share in the Indonesian market, luxury mobile phone manufacturer Vertu opened on Friday its latest outlet in the country at a six-star hotel here in Jakarta.
Mon, 23 May 2005
SBY, please axe the 'fiskal' tax
SBY, please axe the 'fiskal' tax When I came to Indonesia in 1958, optimism was in the air. My husband had a Master's degree in Economics and wanted to build up his country. Bread cost seringgit (Rp 2.5); one could catch a clean, safe Opelet (a six-seated public transport) on Jl.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 23, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 23, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Mon, 23 May 2005
NISP values customers with 'Tanda Seru' drawing
NISP values customers with 'Tanda Seru' drawing Relaxing in a trendy up-market cafe, Shinta, a mother of two in her 30s, sips her cup of tea and sits back to enjoy a music performance by a reality TV star.
Mon, 23 May 2005
More Indonesian students choose to study in China's universities
More Indonesian students choose to study in China's universitiesRemmy Faizal, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe number of Indonesians studying in China stood at 3,750 in 2004, with the majority of them taking language courses.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Indosat expects growth in IPVPN
Indosat expects growth in IPVPNThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTelecommunications firm PT Indosat expects a growing trend in the use of Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IPVPN) as people begin to see the benefits of electronic business solutions.
Mon, 23 May 2005
African embassies to observe Africa Day
African embassies to observe Africa DayJAKARTA: The embassies of African countries in Indonesia will celebrate Africa Day on Wednesday in Jakarta, the Embassy of Mozambique announced."All the Ambassadors and heads of African diplomatic missions in Indonesia will jointly celebrate Africa Day on May...
Mon, 23 May 2005
A better way of restoring your system
A better way of restoring your systemIf you have questions or comments related to the use of information and communications technology, please send an email to zatni@cbn.net.id and we shall endeavor to provide a solution via this, our new column.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Central govt stays clear of local elections
Central govt stays clear of local electionsDirect regional elections, the first in the nation's history, will be held in 226 regional administrations nationwide this year, with the first scheduled for June 1 in Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Drug suspect seeks Susilo's pardon
Drug suspect seeks Susilo's pardon An Australian facing the death penalty for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Bali has appealed to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) to set her free, just days before a court is due to deliver its verdict, according to a report on Sunday.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Rp 2.7 trillion lost at state-owned firms
Rp 2.7 trillion lost at state-owned firmsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRecently disclosed alleged irregularities at 16 state enterprises may have caused more than Rp 2.7 trillion (about US$287 million) in state losses, a report from the Office of the State Minister for State...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Tsunami, quake victims get help from Greece
Tsunami, quake victims get help from GreeceThe Jakarta Post, MedanThe Greek government donated on Sunday nine million euros (US$10.8 million) for tsunami and earthquake victims in Aceh and Nias island, North Sumatra.
Mon, 23 May 2005
~Checked version. OK/ FINAL
~Checked version. OK/ FINAL RI's milk consumption among the lowest in the world Nutritionists tell us that drinking fresh liquid white milk each day can help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension and colon cancer.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Justice eludes Trisakti victims
Justice eludes Trisakti victimsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"History speaks for itself." This was the response a mother of a victim killed during the 1998 Trisakti shooting in West Jakarta gave when asked about the zero law enforcement against the killers.
Mon, 23 May 2005
SBY endorses replacement of KPU members
SBY endorses replacement of KPU membersWahyoe Boediwardhana and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has given the green light for a formal investigation into Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin, and also for the possible replacement...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Rival PHSI steps up hockey efforts
Rival PHSI steps up hockey effortsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The breakaway board of the Indonesian Hockey Association (PHSI) has pledged to step up efforts to help develop field hockey in Indonesia.
Mon, 23 May 2005
1. Insight (90) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. Insight (90) - 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42) Ex-strongman Soeharto, still at large and larger than life 2. AGO (35) - 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (4x14) AGO's move to drop probe against top firms queried3. Pilkada (40) -- 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x14)Plan to campaign in local polls by VP criticized 4.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Ex-councillors return haj funds
Ex-councillors return haj funds TANGERANG: Former members of Tangerang Council for the 1999- 2004 term have returned funds they received for a haj pilgrimage trip to regency coffers.The move was made on Friday following the publication of audit results conducted by the State Audit Agency that...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Local wood industry collapses
Local wood industry collapsesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAbout two-thirds of the nation's wood-based industry has collapsed, with a "high cost economy" and aging machinery making them uncompetitive against more efficient economies such as China and Malaysia, said Indonesian Forestry Society (MPI).
Mon, 23 May 2005
* Politicians welcome move to detain KPU chief Page 3
* Politicians welcome move to detain KPU chief Page 3 * Australian drug suspect appeals to SBY for pardon Page 4 * Central govt to stay clear of local elections Page 5 * Are there lessons to learn from the Buyat case? Page 6 * Dengue fever makes a comeback in Jakarta Page 8 * Myanmar Shan rebels...
Mon, 23 May 2005
1. Disco --- 1x40
1. Disco --- 1x40 RI needs to make changes or it may be left behind 2. Chile --- 3x10 45 soldiers feared dead in Andes
Mon, 23 May 2005
AGO's move to drop probe against top firms queried
AGO's move to drop probe against top firms queriedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe decision by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) to drop investigations into an alleged lending scandal involving two companies linked to leaders at the highest level of government, may backfire...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Thousands protest against U.S. over Koran incident
Thousands protest against U.S. over Koran incidentAgencies, JakartaThousands of Muslim activists staged a rally outside the United States Embassy in Jakarta on Sunday, condemning the alleged desecration of Islam's holy book Koran by interrogators at the U.S. detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Progressive ideas 'should start from grassroots'
Progressive ideas 'should start from grassroots'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe entrenched patriarchal culture and growing religious extremism here meant progressive ideas on women and their position in Islam should be disseminated at the grassroots level first to minimize serious...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Akbar institute completes survey
Akbar institute completes survey JAKARTA: The Akbar Tandjung Institute is set to unveil the results of a survey on the upcoming local leadership elections -- its first project following its establishment early this month.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gamblingFrom RepublikaA betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Time running short on Vietnam membership bid for WTO: diplomats
Time running short on Vietnam membership bid for WTO: diplomats Vietnam was told by member states of the World Trade Organization that time was running out if it wanted to join the WTO by the end of the year, trade sources said over the weekend after a round of membership talks.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Indonesian shuttlers look for world titles
Indonesian shuttlers look for world titlesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian shuttlers, after failing once again to win the Sudirman Cup, will be looking for redemption at the World Championships in August in Anaheim, United States."Our spirits are high.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Time running short on Vietnam membership bid for WTO
Time running short on Vietnam membership bid for WTOVietnam was told by member states of the World Trade Organization that time was running out if it wanted to join the WTO by the end of the year, trade sources said over the weekend after a round of membership talks.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Vesconte strolls to RP Open win
Vesconte strolls to RP Open win MANILA: Australian Adam Le Vesconte broke through for his maiden Asian Tour title when he claimed a four-stroke victory in the US$200,000 Philippine Open on Sunday.Vesconte, who started the final round two strokes off the pace, fired a closing seven-under-par 64 for...
Mon, 23 May 2005
JP/5/KTP
JP/5/KTPAceh government ready to scrap red and white ID cards Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh"Oh ... you're holding a red and white identity card? You must be Acehnese then?"This sort of question is often heard during ID inspections whether within or outside of Aceh province.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest bacteria arriving daily at the Ultra Milk plant in less than two hours from associations of dairies all over Bandung. Prior to the production process, the following are the tests used to ensure milk quality: Taste and aroma check;...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Separated RI twins 'doing very well' after operation
Separated RI twins 'doing very well' after operationAgence France-Presse, SingaporeThe 15-month-old Indonesian twin girls born conjoined at the hip and abdomen were "doing very well" after they were surgically separated, doctors said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Drug suspect seeks Susilo's pardon
Drug suspect seeks Susilo's pardonAgencies, JakartaAn Australian facing the death penalty for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Bali has appealed to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to set her free, just days before a court is due to deliver its verdict, according to a report on...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Five pairs of candidates in Depok election
Five pairs of candidates in Depok electionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFive pairs of candidates have been declared eligible to contest the mayoral election in Depok on June 26.At least six pairs of candidates registered with the Depok General Elections Commission (KPUD), but one pair...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Parents told to take their kids for polio vaccination
Parents told to take their kids for polio vaccinationDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFearing a polio outbreak in the capital, the Jakarta administration called on all Jakartans to take their children to get a free polio vaccination between May 31 and June 28.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Australian drug suspect appeals to SBY for pardon
Australian drug suspect appeals to SBY for pardon Agencies JakartaAn Australian facing the death penalty for allegedly smuggling marijuana into Bali has appealed to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to set her free, just days before a court is due to deliver its verdict, according to a...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Bad bank governance
Bad bank governance Lending irregularities at state-controlled Bank Mandiri, which led to the dismissal and arrest of its president and two vice presidents last week, once again shows how fragile the banking industry is, how vulnerable it is to fraud and how deficient the central bank is in its...
Mon, 23 May 2005
'Connecting the unconnected' strategy to double Motorola sales
'Connecting the unconnected' strategy to double Motorola salesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIf you think the most lucrative markets for cell phones are in big cities like Jakarta, Surabaya and Medan, think again!Global communication firm Motorola considers regency towns to be where the money is and...
Mon, 23 May 2005
Credit card debt not critical in KL
Credit card debt not critical in KLKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's central bank sees no cause for concern despite a rise in the number of credit card-related bankruptcies, a news report said on Saturday.The 1,397 bankruptcies last year due to credit card debt constituted only 8.
Mon, 23 May 2005
'She can tell the world we exist'
'She can tell the world we exist'For the first time in two decades, Indonesia has sent a contestant to the prestigious Miss Universe contest, being held in Thailand, despite some loud protests here. This predominantly Muslim country once banned all local beauty pageants and forbade citizens from...
Mon, 23 May 2005
JP/18/LUPUS
JP/18/LUPUSPeople with Lupus Nephritis, RF+ Rheumatic Arthritis get new hope for less costly treatmentEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Wiry Hendrik Kurnia was just eight years old when he first felt the pain in his Achilles tendon. The pain worsened each day until he could not walk at all.
Mon, 23 May 2005
German magazine for intercultural dialogue with Indonesia
German magazine for intercultural dialogue with IndonesiaChristina Schott, Contributor, JakartaIf it where not for terrorism or natural disasters like the tsunami, Indonesia would rarely fill the headlines of German media.
Mon, 23 May 2005
[b]Corruption cases at state enterprises
Corruption cases at state enterprises (As of May 18, 2005)Company Potential state losses1. PT Angkasa Pura I Rp 1.92 billion 2. PT Pelindo II/PT Jakarta Rp 17 billionInternational Container Terminal 3. PT Pelindo II US$149.935 Rp 1.24 billion 4. PT Pelindo III Rp 141 million 5.
Mon, 23 May 2005
1. BELLY -- 2 x 21
1. BELLY -- 2 x 21 Europeans learn to shake it the Arab way 2. TINA -- 1 x 55 German magazine for intercultural dialog with Indonesia
Mon, 23 May 2005
Bandarlampung candidates fight to win support of paramilitary group
Bandarlampung candidates fight to win support of paramilitary groupOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungShould a dangerous, paramilitary-style martial arts group be mixed up in the equally volatile world of politics?People are asking themselves this question in Bandarlampung, where the...
Mon, 23 May 2005
SBY's leadership for Indonesia and the world
SBY's leadership for Indonesia and the worldBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government is only eights months old since its inception last October. The President himself realizes that as a national leader he needs to demonstrate to the public his ability to manage the...
Mon, 23 May 2005
How to handle diplomacy, literacy?
How to handle diplomacy, literacy?JAKARTA: Can diplomacy and writing go hand in hand? T.S. Tirumurti, the new counselor at the Indian Embassy in Jakarta, said confidently that there would not be any problem in dealing with diplomacy and writing."By profession, I am a diplomat.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Election of PD leader stalled
Election of PD leader stalledWahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarA tough debate over standing orders and statutes forced President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's political party to postpone the election of a party leader.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Lippo hands out Rp 250m to school
Lippo hands out Rp 250m to school BEKASI: As part of the a foster parent program, Lippo Cikarang donated Rp 250 million (US$26,300) to a state elementary school in Cibarusah Jaya subdistrict in Bekasi regency.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Ex-strongman Soeharto, still at large and larger than life
Ex-strongman Soeharto, still at large and larger than lifeWimar Witoelar, Jakarta Time stood still for a moment on the morning of May 21, 1998. Millions of hearts skipped a beat upon hearing the announcement on television. President Soeharto was stepping down from power.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Japanese products invade Indonesian households
Japanese products invade Indonesian householdsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile his children watch the Japanese cartoon Doraemon on a Digitec Ninja television and his wife cooks breakfast with a Toshiba magic jar, Udin, 36, washes his Honda motorcycle in front of his house in Depok, West...
Mon, 23 May 2005
done
doneCaption for Focus Issue --- Asia DestinationReutersA couple enjoy a spectacular sunset on Phuket Island's Phromthep Cape. Authorities in Thailand are advertising a blitz of cheap flights and packages to lure tourists back to tsunami-damaged areas on the resort.
Mon, 23 May 2005
E8020: for speed freaks in needs of portable power
E8020: for speed freaks in needs of portable powerZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idYou may have often heard the name "Sonoma" mentioned by computer devotees lately, especially by those who always tote a notebook wherever they go.Actually, it is a code name that Intel Corp.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Dengue fever to soar again in May and June, officials says
Dengue fever to soar again in May and June, officials saysThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the public is preoccupied with the spate of recent polio cases of late, the Jakarta administration called on Saturday for residents to stay vigilant against dengue fever, which is on the rise again.
Mon, 23 May 2005
New toll roads will not cure Jakarta's chronic congestion
New toll roads will not cure Jakarta's chronic congestionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration's plan to build more toll roads connecting busy areas might be seen as a good idea to some people, but transportation experts believe they could cause greater congestion.
Mon, 23 May 2005
JP/5/ORCHID
JP/5/ORCHID Black orchid could lure tourists back to Poso Ruslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post/PosoWhile it is remains troubled by religious conflicts, the regency of Poso is one of the few in Central Sulawesi province with a great potential for tourism.
Mon, 23 May 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, May 24, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, May 24, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m.
Mon, 23 May 2005
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...
Mon, 23 May 2005
NISP customers have freedom in Singapore
NISP customers have freedom in SingaporeThanks to a cooperation agreement, Bank NISP customers traveling to Singapore can now withdraw money from 360 ATMs belonging to the OCBC Bank of Singapore.All Bank NISP holders of "Kartu Seru" cards can withdraw money from all ATMs belonging to OCBC Bank and...
Mon, 23 May 2005
JP/5/MUI
JP/5/MUIKoran controversy hits JambiJAMBI, Jambi: Copies of the Koran carrying a photograph of gubernatorial candidate Zulkifli Nurdin have been circulating in Jambi over the past few days, sparking controversy ahead of the gubernatorial election on June 26.