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Archive: 9 May 2005

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If non-government organization people often perceived

If non-government organization people often perceived themselves or being perceived by the public perceived as clean and honest persons, we should rethink the perception, since the arrest and detention of Mulyana W.

Abolish democracy

Abolish democracy in RI, too costlyFrom Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds.The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that...

China and Malaysia uncooperative, says minister of forestry

China and Malaysia uncooperative, says minister of forestryRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban has accused Malaysia and China of turning down Indonesia's requests for cooperation against the trade in illegal forest products with the two nations...

Government to lift Aceh's emergency status

Government to lift Aceh's emergency statusAgencies, Banda Aceh, AcehA civilian emergency law imposed on Aceh last year to deal with a simmering rebellion will be lifted this month, the head of the tsunami-hit province's reconstruction agency said on Sunday.

Officer promises safe Papua polls

Officer promises safe Papua pollsJAYAPURA, Papua: A top military officer in Papua said on Friday the June elections in the province would be undisturbed."The military has not detected any indications that Papuan separatists will disrupt the elections, which will be held simultaneously on June 27,"...

City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the...

Graft convicts now in custody

Graft convicts now in custody PADANG: Two convicted criminals in a corruption case related to the construction of a bus terminal worth of Rp 1.1. billion (US$115,000) have been apprehended by the West Sumatra prosecutor's office, an official said on Saturday.

City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the...

Police to quiz Theo assault victims

Police to quiz Theo assault victimsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police will question on Monday victims of an assault that took place at the Jakarta International School (JIS) in South Jakarta that involved former chairman of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Theo Toemion.

City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the...

'Only the rich can go to good schools'

'Only the rich can go to good schools'On May 2 on National Education Day, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono blasted the growing number of private schools, many of which put profit before quality education.

Rising foreign investment driving RI's economy

Rising foreign investment driving RI's economyThe Jakarta Post, Asia News Network, JakartaDespite the natural disasters that have devastated parts of the country, Indonesia's economy is expected to remain on track to recovery this year, largely because of rising foreign investments, improved...

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JP/5/SEMMYTop Ambon separatist named treason suspect M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/AmbonAlleged separatist Semmy Waeleruny was arrested on Friday on treason charges, only a day after arriving in Ambon from Jakarta.

VP keeps costs low on overseas trip

VP keeps costs low on overseas trip JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Saturday he did not bring his children with him during his recent four-day official trip to Singapore and Malaysia, in a bid to minimize expenses.

Law enforcers told to pursue graft in KPUD

Law enforcers told to pursue graft in KPUDBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity Councillors are urging law enforcers here to follow up on the findings of Commission A for legal and administrative affairs that the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) had misused at least Rp 9.

Maluku fishermen detained in Australia

Maluku fishermen detained in AustraliaAMBON, Maluku: At least 80 fishermen from Maluku are being held and prosecuted in Australia for illegal fishing, a senior official said on Saturday.The fishermen are among some 660 Indonesian fishermen who have been arrested by the Australian authorities for...

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JP/ /Receivers of illegal fees in Tanjung Priok portPT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) II Jakarta International Container Terminal Container Terminal Koja Tanjung Priok conventional port Port Administrator office Customs office Immigration office Quarantine office Shipping line agenciesSource:...

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.

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;JP;005;CD; ANPAj..r.. Greater-rape-trial JP/8/GREATRapist dad faces trial BEKASI: The police will soon submit the case against AF, who allegedly raped his daughter, a minor, to the prosecutors, an officer said on Friday.Bekasi Police chief Adj. Comr.

'Only the rich can go to school'

'Only the rich can go to school'On May 2 on National Education Day, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono blasted the growing number of private schools, many of which put profit before quality education. Ironically, the government has yet to allocate 40 percent of the state budget to provide quality,...

International Airport and the community

International Airport and the communityFrom KompasSince its operation, the Soekarno-Hatta airport in Cengkareng has financially benefited Perum Angkasa Pura II as the airport management company and the city administration of Tangerang, while its negative impact has to be experienced by the...

SIS believes in diversity among students

SIS believes in diversity among studentsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe six-year-old blonde girl said school was a place where she could learn and meet new friends, especially those from different backgrounds and nationalities.

SBY issues warning to tax officials

SBY issues warning to tax officials JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told tax officials on Saturday to stop abusing the departure tax policy because it cost the state money.After an impromptu visit to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, the President said he knew some...

~Tsunami - 125 days after

~Tsunami - 125 days after Message from Minister for Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Agnes van Ardenne-van der Hoeven In Indonesia, on the streets of Banda Aceh, the impact of the tsunami is still being felt. Children are still crying because their parents died.

Red Cross to protect human dignity

Red Cross to protect human dignityINDONESIA: The international Red Cross and Red Crescent societies reaffirmed their commitment to help save more lives and protect human dignity on the occasion of the International Red Cross and Crescent Day, which falls on May 8."Today is ...

Survey paints rosy picture for RI cell phone industry

Survey paints rosy picture for RI cell phone industryZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for the domestic cellular telephone industry! Nearly six million Indonesians -- over 1.5 times Singapore's population -- will likely buy a new phone within the next six months, according to a...

Red Cross, hotel in blood drive

Red Cross, hotel in blood drive JAKARTA: The Sari Pan Pacific Hotel in cooperation with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) will hold a blood donation event on Monday and Tuesday.The hotel's public relations officer Danang Ambar Kreshno said in a press statement made available to The Jakarta Post on...

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JP/5/JOURNOIndonesian Chinese fight to position themselves in RI mediaID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/SurabayaAs if enthralled, a crowd of people attending an event in a field in Madura suddenly turn their heads toward a fair-skinned female walking past them on the edge of the field.

Slovakia sends aid to Aceh, Nias

Slovakia sends aid to Aceh, NiasJAKARTA: Slovakia, a small Central European country, has sent 40 tons of humanitarian aid for Dec. 26 tsunami victims in Aceh and Nias Island in North Sumatra, the Slovakian Embassy said on Sunday.

Javanese literature shelved but not forgotten

Javanese literature shelved but not forgotten Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/KediriWith precision, Sutjahjo Gani, a dentist by profession, rearranges the books in his library. The task is a nightly one that he takes great pleasure in.

Monty mistake at RI Open boosts tsunami fund

Monty mistake at RI Open boosts tsunami fundAgence France-Presse, London Colin Montgomerie is donating his prize money from the Indonesian Open to tsunami relief after questions about an incident during the tournament, the European Tour announced.

District head dies in road accident

District head dies in road accident JAKARTA: Head of Kebayoran Baru district in South Jakarta Syarifudin Robbani was killed in a traffic accident early on Saturday morning after leading a raid against sex workers.

Election delay requested in Aceh

Election delay requested in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe provincial administration of Aceh and the legislative council have proposed to the central government that regional elections in the tsunami-hit province be delayed until October.

City still in the dark over fund for the poor

City still in the dark over fund for the poorDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the...

Image building, human rights in an emerging democracy

Image building, human rights in an emerging democracyBenny YP Siahaan, Jakarta The common question addressed to a state undergoing a democratic transition is how long the transition is to continue and last. The answer to this of course is not simple.

Hunt on for two marines convicted of killing businessman, bodyguard

Hunt on for two marines convicted of killing businessman, bodyguardTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Navy and the police are searching for two marines convicted in the murder of a businessman in 2003 who escaped on Thursday from a military prison.

EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra

EU solidarity for tsunami-affected Aceh and North Sumatra The scale of the tsunami disaster sparked massive sympathy and solidarity around the world. The European Union (EU) has played a leading role in that international response.

Ministry insists on retaining rice import ban

Ministry insists on retaining rice import banRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono is insisting on continuing the current ban on rice imports until later this year in order to protect the domestic price of unhusked rice on projections that the country...

*Navy, police hunting down convicted killers Page 2

*Navy, police hunting down convicted killers Page 2 *Govt to lift Aceh's emergency status Page 4 *Children trapped in vicious cycle of child labor Page 5 *Image building, human rights in an emerging democracy Page 7 *City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents Page 8 *Asia's low-cost airlines...

Rupiah to stabilize this week: Analyst

Rupiah to stabilize this week: AnalystUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah is expected to sail through calmer waters this week, with a chance of catching winds that will lift it to Rp 9,400 against the U.S.

Imported hazardous waste confiscated

Imported hazardous waste confiscated JAKARTA: The customs office in Tanjung Priok port has seized 20 containers allegedly containing hazardous waste sent from the Netherlands.Head of the Jakarta customs office's prevention and investigation unit, G.H.

Towards a closer partnership

Towards a closer partnershipMessage from EU Presidency It is a great honor for me to send a message to the Indonesian people on behalf of the Presidency of the European Union on the occasion of Europe Day 2005.

Alternative school meets people's real needs

Alternative school meets people's real needsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLong before the government introduced the slogan "education for all" on National Education Day last week, local communities were establishing alternative schools to provide residents needed skills.

S'pore's growth may hit lower half of estimates

S'pore's growth may hit lower half of estimatesThe Straits Times, Asia News Network/SingaporeSingapore's central bank has signaled that economic growth here may be cooling faster than many had expected, but it is maintaining its policy of targeting a stronger Singapore dollar.

Czech embassy holds 'Czech Week' in RI

Czech embassy holds 'Czech Week' in RIJAKARTA: Thanks to the Embassy of Czechoslovakia, starting on Monday (today) Jakartans will be able to say Dobrou Chut (Czech for bon appetit) before they tuck into a mouth-watering selection of the country's cuisine at the Gran Melia Hotel.

Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination

Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordinationTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA disaster mitigation bill currently being debated by lawmakers seeks the creation of a national body tasked with the coordination of the handling as well as prevention of all kinds of disasters, with an...

President to chase corruptors

President to chase corruptorsFrom Koran TempoThe President has promised to hunt down corruptors who have fled, so let us join hands to help the head of state with the manhunt.If necessary, I am ready to help locate and notify the authorities of the presence of such Indonesian criminals in the...

Soeharto's health improving, aides say

Soeharto's health improving, aides sayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer dictator Soeharto was reported on Sunday to be recuperating from an illness four days after being admitted to the state Pertamina Hospital.

Down with smugglers!

Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual.

Asian countries subsidizing fuel hit hard by higher oil prices

Asian countries subsidizing fuel hit hard by higher oil pricesAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurHigher oil prices are creating major problems for Asian countries which subsidize fuel costs, threatening economic growth if the subsidies are kept in place and consumer outrage if they are not.

You matter: History as written by the people

You matter: History as written by the peopleEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaHistory tends to benefit the reigning power and therefore there are too many ambiguities surrounding it. It takes years after the demise of the power to resurrect another version of history.

Perbanas to hold banking expo

Perbanas to hold banking expo JAKARTA: The Federation of Private Domestic Banks (Perbanas) will hold the 2005 Asia Pacific Conference and Expo on Banking Technology (Apconex) here from May 18 to May 20.

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JP/5/FLOODActivities return to normal after floodingKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Activities in Konawe regency have started to return to normal over the past few days following flooding that hit the area last month.

1,800 to attend fisheries event

1,800 to attend fisheries event NUSA DUA, Bali: Around 1,800 participants from many countries across the globe are expected to attend an international fisheries conference here.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to open the three-day World Fisheries Cultivation Conference on Monday at the...

'Forgery case involves officials'

'Forgery case involves officials'Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials.

Women players want to stand up and be counted

Women players want to stand up and be countedMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to strategy for the Sudirman Cup mixed team competition next week, the national women's players barely earn a mention.

City has no map on CNG demand

City has no map on CNG demandBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be required.

Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supply

Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supplyLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is mulling the possibility of banning the exports of ore mined in the country in a bid to secure the supply for domestic demand, an official with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral...

Identity theft new problem in Indonesia

Identity theft new problem in IndonesiaVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, vmahmud@yahoo.comThere was an e-mail that circulated a while back, warning users of a mobile phone scam. It tells the story of a woman called on her cellular phone by the "authorities" who were trying to track down a drug...

Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society

Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society Since 1999, the European Commission (EC) has more than doubled its cooperation with the Indonesian government. From around 20 million euros in 1999, the EC has now an average of around 50 million euros per year set aside for cooperation in...

Radicals may stir up conflict in Mamasa: ICG

Radicals may stir up conflict in Mamasa: ICGThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe International Crisis Group (ICG) has warned that radicals outside Mamasa regency may try to exploit the recent bloody conflict in the regency on April 24 that claimed the lives of five people.

City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents

City in the dark over subsidy for poor residentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the...

JP/5/PLN2

JP/5/PLN2Maluku government has Rp 60b overdue power billM. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/AmbonTwenty-seven schools in Ambon were left in the dark recently after state electricity company PLN cut off their power over unpaid bills, and now it has emerged that the Maluku provincial administration may...

Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination

Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordinationTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaA disaster mitigation bill currently being debated by lawmakers seeks the creation of a national body tasked with the coordination of the handling as well as prevention of all kinds of disasters, with an...

Tech savvy people embrace new gadgets

Tech savvy people embrace new gadgetsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn big cities like Jakarta a cellular phone is no longer sufficient for many people to provide them with quick access to their e-mails or the Internet.

SIS believes in diversity among students

SIS believes in diversity among studentsThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe six-year-old blonde girl said school was a place where she could learn and meet new friends, especially those from different backgrounds and nationalities.

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1 x 37 Government to lift Aceh's emergency status JP/4/disaster2 x 26 Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination JP/4/SCHOOL1 x 40 Alternative school meets people's real needs JP/4/Pilkada1 x 33 Election delay requested in Aceh

Illegal fees 'double RI export costs'

Illegal fees 'double RI export costs'Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the flow of goods through Tanjung Priok port is increasing, petty officials' pockets are getting fatter too, with illegal fees to blame for often crippling import-export costs, a new report says.

Investment licensing realigned

Investment licensing realigned Stripping the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of its licensing authority will do little to speed up the process of business start-ups in the country unless the government acts firmly to realign cumbersome procedures and expedite the issuing of permits by...

Jakarta still has no map on CNG demand

Jakarta still has no map on CNG demandBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaAlthough the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be...

Young people write up their own family histories

Young people write up their own family historiesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaFor Nona Yoani Sara, 12, history is no longer a boring subject full of irrelevant events taking place years even before her father was born, that have to be memorized in order to pass a test in school.

Government readies health workers to combat polio

Government readies health workers to combat polioThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang/SukabumiStunned by a polio outbreak, West Java is preparing a massive deployment of health workers to stop the disease and prevent its spread.

Life's a lottery for many Jakartans, rich and poor alike

Life's a lottery for many Jakartans, rich and poor alikeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe following is the first of a series of reports on gambling in the capital, which is a common activity here despite its prohibition under the Criminal Code.

Message from the EuroCham Chairman

Message from the EuroCham ChairmanThis month marks the first anniversary of EuroCham, the European Business Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia. Funded by a number of major European companies, the national European Business Associations in Indonesia and including Indonesian partners with links to...

Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police

Officials may be implicated in forgery case: PoliceDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials.

Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian

Cleric held for leading prayers in IndonesianHera Diani and I.D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/MalangDespite a dissenting opinion on Islamic rituals, certain Muslim clerics have questioned the police's decision to detain an Islamic school leader in Malang, East Java, for leading daily prayers...

Down with smugglers!

Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual.

Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden death

Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden deathMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It came down to the wire, but in the end Vietnamese Dao Thien Hai was too experienced for teenage GM Susanto Megaranto in their best-of-six matchup.

Yemen's human rights minister visits RI

Yemen's human rights minister visits RIJAKARTA: Yemen's Minister for Human Rights Amat al-Aleem Alsoswa left the country on Sunday after a three-day visit in which she shared her country's experiences with Indonesia on dealing with human rights issues.

Sleek new 3G phones hit market

Sleek new 3G phones hit marketZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idWithin our telecom industry, there is a strong belief that Indonesia will have 3G Wideband CDMA services late this year or early next year.

Rapist dad faces trial

Rapist dad faces trial BEKASI: The police will soon submit the case against AF, who allegedly raped his daughter, a minor, to the prosecutors, an officer said on Friday.Bekasi Police chief Adj. Comr. Suwondo Nainggolan said that the suspect faces a maximum punishment of nine years in prison as...

Recycling program provides tsunami survivors lifeline

Recycling program provides tsunami survivors lifelineNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehRidwan has been working since 8 a.m. He pays no heed to the flies and passing trucks. His deftly sorts out wood and iron from a pile of garbage reaching 10 meters high as a result of the tsunami.

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1. Levies --- 3x12 Illegal fees 'double RI export costs' 2. Polio ---- 1x40 Govt readies health workers to combat polio 3. Roy ----- 2x20 Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian 4. Harto ---- 4x10 Soeharto's health improving, aides say

Officials may be implicated in forgery case: Police

Officials may be implicated in forgery case: PoliceDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Police said on Saturday an investigation into a document forgery case involving taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo could implicate city officials.

Traders complain over sales drop

Traders complain over sales drop JAKARTA: Traders at the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta have complained over reduced sales since late last year, when a dispute started with city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya.

Five detained in controversial abduction case

Five detained in controversial abduction caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police said on Sunday they were detaining five suspects in connection with a bizarre, grisly case of alleged abduction and torture reported by businessman Setiadjie Munawar on April 11.Spokesman Sr. Comr.

Police name Senen most dangerous area

Police name Senen most dangerous area JAKARTA: The Senen commercial district in Central Jakarta has the highest incidence of crimes committed in the municipality as the police said 20 percent of all crimes recorded were committed in the area.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Europe-Indonesia, building stronger relations

Europe-Indonesia, building stronger relations Message from the Head of the European Commission DelegationEvery May we commemorate the end of the last great European war. The European dream of unity emerged out of that horrific experience.

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JP/8/Head1. Fund -- 2 col, 3 lines 3 x 15 City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents 2. School -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 27 RI students master Japanese 3. Fake -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 27 'Forgery case involves officials' 4. Gas -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 26 City has no map on CNG demand 5.

New Criminal Code

New Criminal Code If the interpretation of the new law given here is correct, the points elaborated on are a total farce. Criminal charges for those who criticize government officials gives those people immunity and they will continue with their corrupt practices.

Employers-workers relationship

Employers-workers relationship People who lived during the Dutch colonial times used to refer to unskilled laborers as contractual kuli. The relationship between employers and laborers, however, was not set out in a contract.

Iran gas pipeline to go ahead: India

Iran gas pipeline to go ahead: IndiaAgence France-Presse, New DelhiIndia will not be deterred by U.S. opposition to a multi-billion dollar gas pipeline from Iran through Pakistan as it is imperative to meet the country's energy growing needs, the foreign minister said in a report on Saturday.

Malaysia to push Mandarin, Tamil in schools

Malaysia to push Mandarin, Tamil in schools Public schools in Malaysia will soon offer minority languages Mandarin and Tamil as elective subjects in addition to the national Malay language in a new attempt to integrate this multiethnic country, the prime minister said.