Archive: 27 May 2005
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Fri, 27 May 2005
Smita on the fledgling democracy
Smita on the fledgling democracyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSmita Notosusanto may be petite physically, but it seems she has not lost the energy to articulate the need for reform of the country's electoral system.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Italy provides $26m grant for Aceh
Italy provides $26m grant for AcehJAKARTA: Italy, one of the world's richest countries, has given a 10.15 million euro (US$26 million) grant to fund its emergency program for Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Italian Ambassador to Indonesia Francesco M. Greco said in Jakarta.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornographyFrom Media IndonesiaThe sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern.Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Astra names Ruslim president
Astra names Ruslim president PT Astra International, Indonesia's, biggest automobile distributor, named Vice President Michael Ruslim its next president, replacing outgoing president Budi Setiadharma.Ruslim, 51, will become president of Indonesia's second- most valuable company, after Setiadharma...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmaking
Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmakingKenny Santana, Contributor, CannesFor her role as a drug addict in Clean (to be shown at this year's French Film Festival in Indonesia), Maggie Cheung took the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress nod last year.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Country Profile: Italy -- June 2
Country Profile: Italy -- June 2 IBAI: Indonesia becoming a more interesting market The Italian Business Association in Indonesia (IBAI) conveys its heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Italian National Day, a moment of special encounter between our country of origin and our host...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Country Profile: Italy
Country Profile: ItalyITC promotes business-to-business relations Indonesia and Italy have enjoyed a fruitful relationship for decades, reinforced by the presence of the Italian Trade Commission (ITC), which operates as a section of the Italian Embassy in Jakarta.
Fri, 27 May 2005
PMII to hold annual congress
PMII to hold annual congress BOGOR: The Indonesian Islamic Students Movement (PMII) will hold its annual congress on Friday in Puncak, Bogor.Congress participants are expected to discuss the government's fight against corruption and the possibility of moving the nation's capital to Kalimantan...
Fri, 27 May 2005
West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projects
West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projectsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the recent Indonesian Infrastructure Summit has yet to bear significant results, the West Java administration is set to hold a similar summit in August to offer some 50 infrastructure projects worth a...
Fri, 27 May 2005
New generation shuns Balinese script
New generation shuns Balinese scriptAntara, BangliMost of the younger generation in Bali are no longer able to write or interpret the traditional Balinese script, observers say.Most texts and teaching originating from Bali's cultural values, a heritage that mixes philosophy with Hinduism, could no...
Fri, 27 May 2005
City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attack
City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.
Fri, 27 May 2005
City offices told to set example in energy-saving drive
City offices told to set example in energy-saving driveDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration issued an instruction to city offices Thursday to set an example for the public in saving energy amid fears of extensive blackouts due to electricity shortages.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL
Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL YOGYAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry is tracking down an international animal smuggler from Malaysia who is believed to be in Greater Jakarta.He is suspected of serious collusion with local officials at the ministry in supplying wild animals to be sold overseas,...
Fri, 27 May 2005
On religion and rationalism
On religion and rationalism In reference to the letter Religion and rationalism by Agus Utoro, published in The Jakarta Post on May 21, I would like to share my views.By performing our religious obligations, we are rewarded many pahala, or gains, by Allah.
Fri, 27 May 2005
A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use
A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use enforcedAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA man inside a luxury car driving past Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta quickly fastened his seat belt when a pretty woman approached his car and told him to use the seat belt.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser
Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiserAguswandi, London Post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh is difficult work. It is not made any easier by the public being rendered illiterate by the process.
Fri, 27 May 2005
City tightens security amid fears of terror attack
City tightens security amid fears of terror attackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Aceh's forgotten victims
Aceh's forgotten victimsBrad Adams, New York On Dec. 25, 2004, eighteen people were reported killed in Aceh during clashes between the Indonesian military and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). This brought the official number of fatalities since martial law and full scale military operations were...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Algeria to honor Sukarno, Alatas
Algeria to honor Sukarno, AlatasJAKARTA: Algeria will present its highest medals to several Indonesian citizens for their contribution to the Algerian revolution against French colonialism on Friday in a special ceremony, the Algerian Embassy said in Jakarta.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regency
Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regencyYuli Tri Suwarni and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/JakartaMore malnutrition cases were reported on Thursday as the central government dispatched a team of health workers to West Nusa Tenggara to study the cases that were first revealed...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds
Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds JAKARTA: Water company PT Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) plans to issue Rp 700 billion (US$74 million) in fixed-rate bonds in June to refinance debts and strengthen its working capital.
Fri, 27 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,...
Fri, 27 May 2005
TUK to screen films from German producer
TUK to screen films from German producerJP/17/TUKchecked --JSR TUK to screen films from German producer In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most influential...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Higher salaries
Higher salaries and corruptionFrom KompasPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced plans to increase the salaries of civil servants and soldiers in an attempt to reduce corruption.In my view, it is more appropriate to raise salaries for the purpose of improving welfare rather than reducing...
Fri, 27 May 2005
JP/19/CARLA
JP/19/CARLARosjid steps forwardCarla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaAs a solo exhibition of drawings by Rosid is almost coming to an end, both the owner of Edwin's gallery and the artist may sit back in satisfaction, as sales of the artworks have been more than satisfactory.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Telkomsel targeting 23m subscribers by year-end
Telkomsel targeting 23m subscribers by year-endThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's largest mobile telecommunications firm PT Telkomsel revealed on Thursday that its total number of subscribers had reached 20 million as of today, and that it targets 3 million more by the end of the year.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Golkar nominees pledge to win poll
Golkar nominees pledge to win pollYOGYAKARTA: Three candidates for regent nominated by the Golkar Party have made a promise of victory to Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla in Yogyakarta as direct regional elections draw nigh.
Fri, 27 May 2005
City holds busway writing, photo contest
City holds busway writing, photo contest JAKARTA: The TransJakarta Busway Management was holding a writing and photo competition for students, journalists and the general public. The theme of the competition is, "Creating a new culture of using public transportation.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Power blackout irks Medan residents
Power blackout irks Medan residentsApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/MedanThe sun had just set. Sugiran and his family were having dinner together, with various dishes set on the dinner table. But suddenly, while eating, the lights go out.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Ex-BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probe
Ex-BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government-sanctioned fact finding team (TPF), which has a mandate to assist the police during the investigation into the killing of rights champion Munir, plans to question the former spy chief to determine if he...
Fri, 27 May 2005
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Fri, 27 May 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 28, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 28, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Music11:30 Oto Screen1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Nature Documentary2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Maja The...
Fri, 27 May 2005
TNI announces officer reshuffle
TNI announces officer reshuffle JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced a new reshuffle on Thursday, affecting 21 high-ranking officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force.TNI spokesman Col. Ahmad Yani Basuki announced that Brig. Gen.
Fri, 27 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,...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Islam and a swimsuited Miss Indonesia
Islam and a swimsuited Miss IndonesiaMichael Mathes, Agence France-Presse/Phuket, ThailandIndonesia has not sent a contestant to the Miss Universe pageant in almost a decade, since its last competitor dared to show up at the swimwear event, incurring a ban from then dictator Soeharto.
Fri, 27 May 2005
*More cases of malnutrition in Alor regency Page 2
*More cases of malnutrition in Alor regency Page 2 *Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser Page 4 *Former BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probe Page 8 *New status, not much change in Aceh Page 9 *City offices told to set example in saving energy Page 10 *Japanese split over how to...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Nias residents face tough times
Nias residents face tough timesMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Nias administration said on Thursday that some 8,000 people, many of whom had lost family and houses in a massive quake two months ago, were still living in temporary camps.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Jakarta motorists reminded to buckle up
Jakarta motorists reminded to buckle upAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA man inside a luxury car driving past Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta quickly fastened his seat belt when a pretty woman approached his car and told him to use the seat belt.
Fri, 27 May 2005
End of civil emergency brings little change in Aceh
End of civil emergency brings little change in AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehA week after the government lifted the state of civil emergency in Aceh, residents remain unsure exactly what, if anything, has changed."It is still like living under the state of emergency.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Senior officer convicted in Udin murder case
Senior officer convicted in Udin murder caseSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA senior police officer was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Thursday for destroying evidence in the murder case of journalist Muhammad Syarifudin, but justice still has not been done as the main perpetrators...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Permata names Stewart Hall as head, replacing Agus
Permata names Stewart Hall as head, replacing AgusBloomberg JakartaPT Bank Permata, an Indonesian lender controlled by Standard Chartered Plc. and its local partner, named Stewart Hall as its new head, giving him the job of steering the bank through increasing competition.
Fri, 27 May 2005
'Women should not be judged by their looks'
'Women should not be judged by their looks'The participation of Artika Sari Devi in the Miss Universe contest has drawn protests at home. The country had previously prohibited beauty pageants in the predominantly Muslim Indonesia, let alone competing in an international event, as some have...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Australia awaits climax to Corby's drug trial in Bali
Australia awaits climax to Corby's drug trial in BaliBenito Lopulalan, Agence France-Presse/Denpasar, BaliPart diplomatic incident, part courtroom drama and part scandal- filled soap opera, the drug smuggling trial of a young Australian beautician reaches its climax in Indonesia this week with a...
Fri, 27 May 2005
New toll road causes traffic jams in Bandung
New toll road causes traffic jams in BandungAntara, BandungWith the new Cipularang toll road helping to speed up the trip to and from Bandung, tourists from neighboring cities like Jakarta are flocking to the city every weekend, forcing residents to suffer major traffic congestion.
Fri, 27 May 2005
AIS students motivated to exel
AIS students motivated to exelAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSandy Lokas could not utter a word in English when he registered at the Australia International School (AIS) in Kemang, South Jakarta, three years ago.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Bosowa, Bakrie companies clean, syas AGO chief
Bosowa, Bakrie companies clean, syas AGO chiefTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDefending its decision not to investigate two firms linked to top government officials, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) asked state auditors on Thursday to produce clearer indications of state losses caused by...
Fri, 27 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;...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Top players unfazed in national tennis tourney
Top players unfazed in national tennis tourneyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the seeds proceeded with little fuss to their allotted places in the Hemaviton Challenge 2005 on Thursday, the first major tussles are expected in Friday's quarterfinals.
Fri, 27 May 2005
S'pore manufacturing output slows down
S'pore manufacturing output slows downSINGAPORE: Singapore's April manufacturing output grew at a slower pace of 4.8 percent as a fall in pharmaceuticals weighed down total production, the Economic Development Board said on Thursday.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Malaysia, Indonesia and RP discuss piracy
Malaysia, Indonesia and RP discuss piracyEileen Ng, Associated Press/Kuala LumpurMalaysia is in talks with Indonesia and the Philippines to allow their naval forces to pursue pirates in each other's waters in what could be a bold new effort to eliminate the scourge, a senior security official said...
Fri, 27 May 2005
East Java candidates receive terror threats
East Java candidates receive terror threatsIman Dwianto Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaA loud ring breaks the silence, and in a rush Budi S. quickly picks up his phone. As he reads the incoming short message, he quickly becomes worried.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Aceh 'sea commanders' now high-profile
Aceh 'sea commanders' now high-profileAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of traditional leaders visited the capital last week, and one of them said they were a group of available men because there were now "largely widowers.
Fri, 27 May 2005
BI sees rupiah at Rp 9,300, and inflation at 8%
BI sees rupiah at Rp 9,300, and inflation at 8%The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar will likely overtake the government's estimate of Rp 8,900 for the 2005 state budget, reaching Rp 9,300 for the whole year, Bank Indonesia (BI) said.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Famine affects hundreds on Lombok
Famine affects hundreds on LombokMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A senior official disclosed on Wednesday that currently, a total 332 people were suffering from malnutrition on Lombok Island.West Nusa Tenggara Deputy Governor, Thamrin Rayes, said that the large number of people with ailments resulting...
Fri, 27 May 2005
'Police, intelligence agency are ignoring the President'
'Police, intelligence agency are ignoring the President' It has been nine months since the murder of rights activist Munir in September and the government appointed fact-finding team is scheduled to end its investigation next month.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Headings
Headings1. POWER -- 3x18 City offices told to set example in energy-saving drive 2. PRJ (cutline) -- 1x27 Jakarta Fair tries to spice up image 3. ADIGUNA -- 2x24 Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witness 4. SECURITY -- 2x27 City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attack 5.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Jakarta Fair tries to spice up image
Jakarta Fair tries to spice up imageThe annual Jakarta Fair this year looks set to become involved in politics.During a press conference on Thursday, the organizing committee said that the fair would adopt the nationalist theme, Indonesiaku Bersatu (My United Indonesia).
Fri, 27 May 2005
Substandard pay in Jakarta
Substandard pay in JakartaFrom RepublikaI am a courier for a leading joint venture between Indonesia and Britain, and have to go to work early every morning, and I originally expected to earn a decent salary.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Councillors face six years in prison
Councillors face six years in prisonSjofiardi Bachyul, The Jakarta Post, PadangA prosecutor sought on Wednesday in a Padang court a sentence of six years in prison for 27 former Padang councillors charged with corruption.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Bad news leads Western media coverage of RI
Bad news leads Western media coverage of RISoe Tjen Marching, LondonIndonesian have never interested the mainstream Western media as much as in the last few years, particularly since the Bali bombings, the attack on the Australian Embassy, the Tsunami disaster, the Nias earthquake and the recent...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Two Papuan separatist leaders receive up to 10 years in prison
Two Papuan separatist leaders receive up to 10 years in prisonNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraA Papua district court sentenced Papuan separatist leaders Philep Karma and Yusak Pakage to 15 and 10 years in jail respectively on Thursday for "treason against the state".
Fri, 27 May 2005
JP/4/PILKADA
JP/4/PILKADARegional autonomy simply absurd, experts sayHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaIn order to ensure regional autonomy, the government has been urged to amend the law on regional administrations, which still places governors, mayors and regents as subordinates of the central government.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighbors
Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighborsYan Xizao, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing So it looks as if Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Yi's abrupt cancellation of a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and her subsequent departure have rather bewildered her hosts.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Country Profile:
Country Profile:Part -1Italian ambassador Dr. Francesco M. Greco: Come and invest in Indonesia It is my privilege to assess the state of the relations between Italy and Indonesia, as we regularly do every year, through this prestigious newspaper.
Fri, 27 May 2005
The Aceh reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese illiterate
The Aceh reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese illiterate JP/6/WANDIAceh reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese illiterateAguswandi London Post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh is difficult work. It is not made any easier by the public's widespread lack of access to information about the process.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Indonesian artists teeter on 'reformasi' road
Indonesian artists teeter on 'reformasi' road Evi Mariani and M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmerican writer Kurt Vonnegut Jr. has the most apt expression to describe the state Indonesian artists are in these days.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Local government elections in Aceh delayed until October
Local government elections in Aceh delayed until OctoberNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe earthquake and tsunami not only wrecked havoc to the physical environment and lives of the people in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, but have also caused a delay in the local elections.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 26
Rupiah Rates May 26 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,622.55 6,854.66 7,276.73 7,200.25 Brunei dollar 1 6,017.60 5,411.67 5,744.59 5,684.51 Canadian dollar 1 7,900.78 7,106.70 7,542.33 7,465.00 Swiss franc 1 8,137.73 7,319.76 7,768.54 7,688.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Bush promises Susilo full military ties
Bush promises Susilo full military tiesReiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, WashingtonPresident George W. Bush said that his administration supported the resumption of full military ties between the United States and Indonesia, saying that such relations "would be in the interest of both...
Fri, 27 May 2005
World Bank finds graft in poverty alleviation program
World Bank finds graft in poverty alleviation programUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn yet another shameful public expose of how rampant graft practices in the country are, the World Bank announced on Wednesday from Washington that it had blacklisted two Indonesian firms and five...
Fri, 27 May 2005
RI democratic
RI democratic consolidation From Bisnis Indonesia The deepening and expansion of democracy, or democratic consolidation, needs behavioral and institutional changes that reflect socioeconomic demands and democratic values in society.
Fri, 27 May 2005
BPH Migas mulls new kerosene for households
BPH Migas mulls new kerosene for householdsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid rampant smuggling and soaring fuel subsidy spending, the government is considering a plan to launch a new kind of kerosene for household use that it is hoped will save the state almost Rp 18 trillion (US$1.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Prosecutors build illegal logging case
Prosecutors build illegal logging casePADANG, West Sumatra: The West Sumatra Prosecutor's Office is currently building a case against suspects after 1,310 illegally cut logs were seized in Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra, on Saturday.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Toddler dies in exorcism
Toddler dies in exorcism JAKARTA: Four-year-old Anisa Nabila died early on Wednesday in Susukan subdistrict, East Jakarta, after the girl's family attempted to perform an "exorcism" on her. The cause of death is thought to be asphyxiation.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Govt to speed up gas network construction
Govt to speed up gas network constructionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will provide a number of fiscal and non-fiscal supports for the business community to speed up the construction of an integrated gas transmission network that will link Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Lion Air to buy 60 aircraft from Boeing
Lion Air to buy 60 aircraft from BoeingReiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Washington In a bold move, the country's largest budget carrier PT Lion Mentari Airline is expected to purchase 60 aircraft from the Boeing Co. worth US$3.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Student exams may be free: Minister
Student exams may be free: Minister SEMARANG: Minister of National Education Bambang Sudibyo announced on Thursday that there must be no charge demanded from students for the national exams scheduled for May and June.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Civil servants urged to stay impartial
Civil servants urged to stay impartialKUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf, reiterated his call on Wednesday for civil servants to stay neutral during direct regional elections.
Fri, 27 May 2005
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Bad news leads Western media coverage of RI Soe Tjen Marching London2. Pro27 -- Saving the trees of life 1 X 35 Campaigning to save the trees of life Claude Martin and Ian Johnson Project Syndicate3. Cina -- Koizumi insensitive to neighbors' feelings 1 x 30 Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighbors Yan...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Affordable, lab-produced diamonds available in city
Affordable, lab-produced diamonds available in cityEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA Singapore-based jeweler, Gordon Max, has opened a store in South Jakarta that offers jewelry adorned with lab-grown diamonds at much more affordable prices than hitherto.
Fri, 27 May 2005
New round of peace talks opens in Helsinki
New round of peace talks opens in HelsinkiAgencies, Helsinki, JakartaPeace talks aimed at ending the prolonged conflict between the Indonesian government and Aceh separatists that has left more than 12,000 people dead since 1976 opened in Helsinki on Thursday, mediators said.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Dyan Anggraini on speaking from behind the mask
Dyan Anggraini on speaking from behind the maskCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaThroughout history, masks have served humankind not only as artistic instruments and educational tools but also to hide expressions of power, fear, hate, malice, fragility, love or compassion.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Indonesian parents of conjoined twins worry about money
Indonesian parents of conjoined twins worry about moneyFayen Wong, Reuters/SingaporeThe impoverished parents of twin Indonesian girls, fused together at birth and separated by Singapore doctors, are worried they do not have enough money to care for them when they return home.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 26, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 26, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 27 May 2005
TV Today: Friday, May 27, 2005
TV Today: Friday, May 27, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Fri, 27 May 2005
TUK to show Brauner films
TUK to show Brauner films In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most influential postwar German film producer.
Fri, 27 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,...
Fri, 27 May 2005
1. SBY: 2 x 21
1. SBY: 2 x 21 Bush assures Susilo of full military ties 2. BOMB: 1 X 35 U.S. closes missions in RI after threat 3. LION: 4 X 9 Lion Air to buy 60 aircraft from Boeing 4. EURO: 1 X 28 Plaudits pour in for Liverpool
Fri, 27 May 2005
Don't knock BI for loan scams, pleads new deputy governor
Don't knock BI for loan scams, pleads new deputy governorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPeople seeking to blame the central bank for the recent scandals involving bad loans at state-owned banks are misdirecting their criticism, according to a newly elected deputy governor of Bank Indonesia.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Some key facts about Yasukuni war shrine
Some key facts about Yasukuni war shrineTokyo's Yasukuni shrine is at the center of a row between Japan and China, triggered this week after China's vice premier Wu Yi canceled a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi over the issue of his visits there.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witness
Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witnessThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDefense lawyers for Adiguna Sutowo challenged on Thursday all the charges laid by the prosecution against him, arguing that they were unfounded and not backed up by evidence.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Australian media makes martyr of Corby
Australian media makes martyr of CorbyNeil Sands, Agence France-Presse/Sydney, AustraliaAustralia's most recognized face right now is not a movie star or politician but a young beauty therapist facing life imprisonment in Indonesia for allegedly trafficking drugs to the resort island of Bali.
Fri, 27 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.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Inclusive education, an alternative for disabled kids
Inclusive education, an alternative for disabled kidsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaZafran Hafizhuddin, a special pupil at the Klampis Ngasem I state elementary school here, enthusiastically sang a dangdut song of singer Rhoma Irama when The Jakarta Post encouraged him to demonstrate...
Fri, 27 May 2005
City tightens security amid fears of terror attack
City tightens security amid fears of terror attackThe Jakarta Post JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.
Fri, 27 May 2005
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Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser Aguswandi London 2. Brad -- Aceh's forgotten victims 1 x 30 Aceh's forgotten victims Brad Adams New York
Fri, 27 May 2005
Specific rape legislation urgent, activist says
Specific rape legislation urgent, activist saysHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter seven years, the reported rapes of more than 60 women, mostly Chinese-Indonesians, during the riots in May 1998 remain unresolved.
Fri, 27 May 2005
U.S. closes missions in RI after threat
U.S. closes missions in RI after threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, SurabayaThe United States closed indefinitely all its diplomatic missions in Indonesia on Thursday due to a security threat as police warned of an increase in activity by known terror suspects, who are roaming free in the country.
Fri, 27 May 2005
'God must have prolonged my life for this task'
'God must have prolonged my life for this task' Survivors of the December tsunami who barely had time to grieve included the local leaders in Aceh and North Sumatra. T. Bustamam, provincial head of an organization of coastal and fishing community "commanders," the panglima laot, is among surviving...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Nation's children go hungry
Nation's children go hungry Although in many parts of the country the dry season is still in its early stages, the danger of hunger, malnutrition and famine -- the government officials often use different terms to either dramatize or play down the severity of the problem -- has begun to haunt the...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Radius Prawiro passes away at 77 in Germany
Radius Prawiro passes away at 77 in GermanyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNoted economist and former top minister Radius Prawiro passed away on Thursday in Munchen, Germany, after days of medical treatment after he suffered a heart attack. He was 77.