Archive: 23 July 2005
107 articles found
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Busway offers school visits
Busway offers school visits JAKARTA: TransJakarta wants more elementary school students to use its busway routes and is offering to visit schools to promote the idea of safe and efficient public transport, the company says.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Gambling bosses facing hard times
Gambling bosses facing hard timesIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaArif (not his real name), a prominent numbers racket (togel) operator in Surabaya, shows a scar on his head to The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
ITS pigs exports to Singapore unaffected
ITS pigs exports to Singapore unaffectedFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam The government's plan to carry out of cull of pig at two farms in Tangerang, Banten, has not affected PT Indo Tirta Suaka (ITS) based near Batam, which exports pork to Singapore, an official said.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
'Muslims suffer most from London attacks'
'Muslims suffer most from London attacks' The July 7 attacks on London, followed by four minor explosions two weeks later, have put British Muslims -- numbering around 1.7 million of a total population of 60 million -- in an uncomfortable situation.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
House proposes budget rise
House proposes budget riseFrom Republika The House of Representatives plans to propose a budget increase for legislators in July of Rp 1.105 trillion, comprising Rp 760.98 billion for allowances and Rp 389.34 billion for the House Secretariat.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Murder-suicide raises concern
Murder-suicide raises concernBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Boyolali Anisa, 9, a third grader at the Sindon Madrasah Ibtida'iyah Islamic school screamed in panic, "Astiwi is hanged... Astiwi is hanged."Anisa seldom found the main door locked when she returned home from school at around 11 a.m.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Australian government's hard line
Australian government's hard line The Australian government has taken a tough stance against people smuggling from Indonesia with a "border protection" policy of turning back boats and locking asylum seekers who make landfall in offshore camps.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Southeast Asia gets penny-wise about energy
Southeast Asia gets penny-wise about energyDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Bangkok With oil prices at historic highs this year, hiking import bills and slowing economies, Southeast Asian governments are pursuing a host of energy saving measures such as raising office temperatures, turning off night...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Making ethanol from cassava is easy, Lampung BPPT researcher says
Making ethanol from cassava is easy, Lampung BPPT researcher saysOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungBesides being a sugar producer, Lampung province also produces cassava. In 2004, there were 300,000 hectares of cassava fields in four regencies.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changes
Indonesia Cellular Show rings in the changesThis week, cell phone producers and authorized dealers nationwide are ringing in the changes; exhibiting new products and telecommunication technologies at the second Indonesia Cellular Show.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Yogyakarta city dominates 'pesantren' debate contest
Yogyakarta city dominates 'pesantren' debate contestYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Yogyakarta participants dominated a debate competition held on Friday at the Jaya Raya resort outside Bogor, placing six groups in the final eight.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
JP/3/Heads
JP/3/Heads1. BLAST: 2 X 20 Police hunting London bombers shoot man dead 2. BATAM: 1 X 32 Govt offers 'Bonded Zone Plus' 3. ROBINHO: 1 X 27 Real sign Robinho for $30m
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Faith and diplomacy
Faith and diplomacy Religion has moved into the realm of international affairs with the first interfaith dialog of the Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM), a forum involving 39 countries, in Bali this week. Religion and politics in many countries don't mix and thus it was strange to see religion taking...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Firms give hope to Acehnese kids
Firms give hope to Acehnese kidsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Many companies have shown their concern for the welfare of the children of Aceh following the tsunami that struck the province last December.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Minangkabau airport opens for business
Minangkabau airport opens for business PADANG, West Sumatra: Minangkabau International Airport kicked off operations on Friday, making it the first international airport operating in West Sumatra.With the opening of the new airport, Tabing Airport, the only civilian airport in West Sumatra, which...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Govt responsible for education
Govt responsible for educationFrom Koran TempoThe high cost of education in Indonesia gives poor people no choice but to keep their children at home, as it is already difficult for them to meet their daily needs, even before considering school fees.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
JP/18/BRIEFS
JP/18/BRIEFSNine suspects, 585 crickets taken Sukawati police arrested on Monday nine suspects and confiscated 585 crickets in a raid on a gambling den in Tegal hamlet, some 15 kilometers east of Denpasar.Two suspects, including the owner of the den, escaped arrest.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
House proposes budget rise
House proposes budget riseFrom Republika The House of Representatives plans to propose a budget increase for legislators in July of Rp 1.105 trillion, comprising Rp 760.98 billion for allowances and Rp 389.34 billion for the House Secretariat.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
'Pesantren' English debate kicks off
'Pesantren' English debate kicks offYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BogorOver 150 students from Islamic boarding schools (pesantren) and universities across the country began on Thursday a two-day debate and speech competition at the Jaya Raya Resort outside of Bogor.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
SBY's proposed side visit to Israel
SBY's proposed side visit to Israel Emanuel Shahaf's reasoning behind President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's proposed side visit to Israel whom the former claims would represent the views of the world's biggest Muslim country on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict (The Jakarta Post, July 19: Susilo...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: Researcher
Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: ResearcherRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaIndonesia will not be able to take advantage of increasing world trade liberalization because many stakeholders here are not even aware it is going on, an official says.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Intro:
Intro: This special page is in observance of National Children's Day, which is commemorated on July 23 each year. This page takes a look at how children in Aceh are doing following the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami that devastated much of the province, leaving many children homeless, orphaned or...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Govt offers 'Bonded Zone Plus'
Govt offers 'Bonded Zone Plus'Zakki P. Hakim and Fadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam The status of the Batam Industrial Bonded zone, Bintan Industrial Estate and Karimun Industrial Cooperation zone have been upgraded to "Bonded Zone Plus" to give investors more legal certainty, top officials say.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Komnas HAM condemns Ahmadiyah attack
Komnas HAM condemns Ahmadiyah attackTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor A member of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Friday that looking at the preliminary evidence, last week's attack on the Ahmadiyah complex in Parung, Bogor, was a rights violation.M.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
President told to reform BIN
President told to reform BIN JAKARTA: The President must take the necessary measures to force the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) to cooperate with police investigating the murder of human rights campaigner Munir, human rights watchdog Imparsial says.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
KL's reforms bring cheer to economy
KL's reforms bring cheer to economyEileen NG, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's decision to scrap its seven-year-old fixed currency regime will bring cheer to the slowing economy and put the country back into the sights of foreign investors, economists said on Friday.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
JP/2/heads
JP/2/heads July 23, 2005 1. Inter -- 60 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x14) Bali forum urges interfaith studies 2. Yuan -- 36 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x16) Reevaluation of yuan receives mixed reactions 3. Vaccine -- 36 pts 3 cols 1lines (1x27)Bird flu vaccine sufficient: Ministry4.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Missing Air Force plane found at East Java's Jabung Hill
Missing Air Force plane found at East Java's Jabung HillID Nugroho and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya/Medan After two days of intensive searching, the wreckage of an Indonesian Air Force plane was finally found on Friday morning at Jabung Hill, in Malang regency, East Java.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Embassies pressed to remove barriers
Embassies pressed to remove barriersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration has reiterated its calls for the American and Australian embassies to remove protective barriers erected outside their premises that are blocking traffic in South and Central Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future Annastashya Emmanuelle Contributor Jakarta Left orphaned by the tsunami is not the end of the world. There is more to life than just grief, an Aceh orphan believes.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
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page 81. JUDI: 1 x 36 Police say they'll now crack down on big fish 2. AHMADIYAH: 1 x 36 Komnas HAM condemns Ahmadiyah attack 3. ROAD: 1 x 32 Embassies pressed to remove barriers 4. SPEAK-7: 1 x 27;JP;ASF; ANPAj..r..
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
* The death of public representation Page 2
* The death of public representation Page 2 * AGO launches internal reform drive Page 4 * Children with impairments taught to fend for themselves Page 5 * Misreading radicalism in Muhammadiyah Page 7 * Police say they'll now crack down on big fish Page 8 * Roddick and Kiefer reach Indianapolis...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
House of Reps: Just who are they representing?
House of Reps: Just who are they representing?B. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta The House of Representatives, which is already so low in the eyes of the public, has sunk even lower. The crux this time revolves around gluttony for money.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
President told to reform BIN
President told to reform BIN JAKARTA: The President must take the necessary measures to force the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) to cooperate with police investigating the murder of human rights campaigner Munir, human rights watchdog Imparsial says.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
No quality guarantee
No quality guaranteeFrom GatraThe direct elections of regional chiefs now taking place in several regions was inspired by the 2004 general election, which was considered successful despite the various irregularities reported.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
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Pay rise for legislators? Benget Simbolon Tnb. The Jakarta Post/Jakarta2. Agung -- Indonesia's security policy 1 x 30 Indonesia's security policy Anak Agung Banyu Perwita Bandung3. John -- 1 x 30 New rule to stymie English teaching Hinton John Lowe Bandung
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Singapore aims to be medical health care destination
Singapore aims to be medical health care destinationSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Emanuel from Manado, North Sulawesi, was diagnosed with glaucoma he could not find a hospital in Indonesia able to treat him, so he ended up traveling to Singapore for care.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
'Shuttle buses ease traffic jams'
'Shuttle buses ease traffic jams' To cut fuel consumption by private vehicles, some parties have called on developers of suburban housing complexes to provide shuttle buses for residents. The Jakarta Post talked with several people for their take on the suggestion.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
JP/18/IMAGES
JP/18/IMAGESStreet children come together to enjoy communal meal Reports have circulated recently about the incidence of malnutrition in Indonesian children, a cause of much concern. Care of Kids Ministry, a non-governmental organization engaged in social activities with a focus on health service...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Misreading radicalism in Muhammadiyah
Misreading radicalism in MuhammadiyahImam Cahyono, Jakarta The article titled Muhammadiyah's new chairman and the future of its liberalism by Ahmad Najib Burhani (The Jakarta Post, July 12) was quite interesting.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
The 'losmen' of lost dreams
The 'losmen' of lost dreamsDuncan Graham, Contributor, Surabaya East Java's Pasir Putih is the frazzled Surabayans' weekend escape spot, a four-hour drive east from smog city.Despite its name, the beach is more gray than white, but the sea is shallow and safe.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Bali governor falls unconscious
Bali governor falls unconscious DENPASAR, Bali: Bali Governor Made Dewa Beratha suddenly fainted as he was attending a celebration to mark National Children's Day at the Ksiarnawa Art Building in Denpasar.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Polio toll climbs to 155
Polio toll climbs to 155 JAKARTA: The polio toll has climbed to 155, the UN health agency said here on Friday, with dozens of new cases reported in the last two weeks.Bardan Jung Rana, a WHO medical officer in Indonesia, said the 33 new cases were all reported in areas already infected with the...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
No pork served, we're Muslims
No pork served, we're Muslims Even though Bali is one great place to spend a vacation, we found it was not an easy task to indulge ourselves in pork, let alone the famous lawar, one of the Balinese delicacies.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
PT PAL hands over 'Alugara' to govt
PT PAL hands over 'Alugara' to govt SURABAYA: State-owned ship maker PT PAL Indonesia handed over on Friday the marine disaster mitigation ship the Alugara to the Ministry of Transportation's Directorate General of Sea Transportation.The 60-meter-long ship has a maximum speed of 18.3 knots.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 22, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 22, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Shares index reaches fresh record high
Shares index reaches fresh record high Indonesian shares ended at yet another fresh record high on Friday as investor sentiment toward local stocks stayed buoyant after Thursday's healthy rally, dealers said.The Jakarta Stock Exchange's Composite Index rose 14.73 points, or 1.3 percent, to 1,172.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 22
Rupiah Rates July 22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,852.73 7,084.95 7,507.71 7,429.83 Brunei dollar 1 6,189.33 5,583.01 5,917.40 5,854.78 Canadian dollar 1 8,441.61 7,612.98 8,070.72 7,983.57 Swiss franc 1 7,992.06 7,211.24 7,640.92 7,562.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Govt announces July Package for Batam's 'Bonded Zone Plus'
Govt announces July Package for Batam's 'Bonded Zone Plus'Zakki P. Hakim and Fadli The Jakarta Post/BatamThe status of the Batam Industrial Bonded zone, Bintan Industrial Estate and Karimun Industrial Cooperation zone have been upgraded to "Bonded Zone Plus" to give investors more legal certainty,...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Minister admits lack of plane maintenance expenses
Minister admits lack of plane maintenance expensesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono refused on Friday to speculate on the causes of two military plane crashes in a single day on Thursday, but admitted that the government spent too little on maintenance of...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Photo A:
Photo A:JPA patient undergoes a brain scan at a hospital in Jakarta. A number of premium class hospitals in Jakarta are highly popular due to international standard medical equipment and good service. Photo BCourtesy of Raffles HospitalWith the assistance of sophisticated medical equipment, a nurse...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Hamid to become KPU trial witness
Hamid to become KPU trial witness JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin is to appear in court as a witness in the graft trial of General Elections Commission (KPU) finance head Hamdani Amin."Hamid Awaluddin will become a witness.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Govt responsible for education
Govt responsible for educationFrom Koran TempoThe high cost of education in Indonesia gives poor people no choice but to keep their children at home, as it is already difficult for them to meet their daily needs, even before considering school fees.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Woman who lost her three children to tsunami reverses her
Woman who lost her three children to tsunami reverses her sterilization[ Eds: CLARIFIES in graf 2 that death toll is for Sri Lanka[ AP Photos XGA101-102[ By DILIP GANGULY= Associated Press Writer= GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) - Woman who lost three children to tsunami reverses her sterilizationTsunami...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 22
Rupiah Rates July 22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,852.73 7,084.95 7,507.71 7,429.83 Brunei dollar 1 6,189.33 5,583.01 5,917.40 5,854.78 Canadian dollar 1 8,441.61 7,612.98 8,070.72 7,983.57 Swiss franc 1 7,992.06 7,211.24 7,640.92 7,562.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
JP/18/IMAGES
JP/18/IMAGESStreet children come together to enjoy communal meal Reports have circulated recently about the incidence of malnutrition in Indonesian children, a cause of much concern. Care of Kids Ministry, a non-governmental organization engaged in social activities with a focus on health service...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about futureAnnastashya Emmanuelle, Contributor, Jakarta Left orphaned by the tsunami is not the end of the world. There is more to life than just grief, an Aceh orphan believes.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Most Indonesian schools struggling with bilingual education issue
Most Indonesian schools struggling with bilingual education issueEric E. Hallett, Jakarta In previous articles, Alex Tubagus and Jan Dormer addressed issues about bilingual education predominately within the domain of National Plus schools or their equivalent.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Gasohol BE 10, a fuel substitute from cassava
Gasohol BE 10, a fuel substitute from cassava The nation's fuel crisis has made many aware of the urgent need for Indonesia to seek alternative fuel sources to prevent such problems from reoccurring. One fuel mix that would economize the use of gasoline and is also more environmentally friendly...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Australian attempts suicide in Bali jail
Australian attempts suicide in Bali jail BALI, Indonesia: One of nine Australians awaiting trial on heroin-smuggling charges in Bali has tried to commit suicide by slashing her wrists in her jail cell, police said on Friday.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
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The theology of difference: It's a blessing, not a curse Sukidi Cambridge, Massachusetts2. Eric -- Most schools struggling with bilingual education 2 X 30 Most Indonesian schools struggling with bilingual education issue Eric E. Hallett Jakarta
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Children with impairments taught to fend for themselves
Children with impairments taught to fend for themselvesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta For many people, National Children's Day on July 3 is a time to remember children for whom life has not been easy.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Bali forum urges interfaith studies
Bali forum urges interfaith studiesHera Diani and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Nusa Dua, Bali Leaders and scholars of some of the world's major faiths signed on Friday the Bali Declaration on building interfaith harmony, which they expect to contribute to the global campaign for the...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
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~;JP;CD;For Focus Issue --- International Healthcare Centers: July 24, 2005 Hospitals gear up to promote customer satisfaction Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Patients want to be satisfied with the quality of care they receive from a hospital.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
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1 x 34 AGO launches internal reform drive JP/4/KPK2 x 15 KPK to hire new members JP/4/visit1 x 32 Susilo to visit China next week
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Hungarian PM to visit Indonesia to boost trade ties
Hungarian PM to visit Indonesia to boost trade tiesVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hungary's Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany will arrive in Jakarta on Saturday for a three-day state visit to boost ties with Indonesia, Hungary's Ambassador Gyorgy Busztin said in Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Bird flu vaccine sufficient: Ministry
Bird flu vaccine sufficient: MinistryEva C. Komandjaja and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The supply of bird flu vaccines for poultry in the country is sufficient to help prevent a further spread of the highly pathogenic virus amid the reemergence of new cases, an official said.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Police say they'll now crack down on big fish
Police say they'll now crack down on big fishAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jakarta police confiscated on Thursday evening gambling equipment from 16 gambling dens across the city, almost two weeks after they vowed to eradicate the practice within three days.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Indonesia to host wold development seminar
Indonesia to host wold development seminarIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia will host the Asia-Pacific ministerial meeting on the United Nations' Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) at the Jakarta Convention Center from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Committed to children's welfare
Committed to children's welfareAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar Although the public and central government tend to be more focused on politics and other issues, Azikin Soulthan, the regent of Bantaeng, South Sulawesi province, has been directing his efforts and attention to the creation...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
AirAsia won't buy Valuair
AirAsia won't buy Valuair HONG KONG: Malaysia's AirAsia Bhd., Southeast Asia's biggest budget airline, said on Friday that it had decided not to buy Singapore rival Valuair."We have considered it, but we decided that we are not going into Valuair.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
'Paralysis gone thanks to tsunami'
'Paralysis gone thanks to tsunami'Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Sixteen-year-old Farida is a pretty girl with bluish-brown eyes. She comes from Lamno district, Aceh Jaya, an area populated by Acehnese with Portuguese blood.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
No light matter
No light matter Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's circular on energy-conserving measures reflects his brisk and positive response to the President's instruction on the same matter.Nevertheless, the city administration's move to halve street illumination has drawn criticism.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Oil prices rise, supported by revaluation of Chinese yuan
Oil prices rise, supported by revaluation of Chinese yuanAgence France-Presse, London Oil prices rose on Friday, supported by a revaluation of the yuan currency the previous day, seen as encouraging Chinese demand for energy from the world's second-biggest consumer of crude.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future
Mariana, an Aceh orphan hopeful about future Annastashya Emmanuelle Contributor Jakarta Left orphaned by the tsunami is not the end of the world. There is more to life than just grief, an Aceh orphan believes.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
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Misreading radicalism in Muhammadiyah Imam Cahyono Jakarta2. Roby -- A landmark case for Thailand 1 x 30 A landmark case for Thailand Roby Alampay Bangkok 3. nATION -- Move shows a failure to learn from past mistakes 1 X 30A failure to learn from past mistakesPravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: Researcher
Indonesia will lose out in free trade era: ResearcherRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaIndonesia will not be able to take advantage of increasing world trade liberalization because many stakeholders here are not even aware it is going on, an official says.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, July 23, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, July 23, 2005Exhibitions* Lampung Traditional Textile, at Museum Textile Indonesia, Jl. KS Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613, mustekstil@telkom.net) until July 27 * Painting by Ivan Sagita at CP Artspace Jl. Suryopranoto 67 A, Central Jakarta (Tel.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Zheng He, the eunuch admiral and ruler of the seas
Zheng He, the eunuch admiral and ruler of the seasSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangChinese immigrants, or hoakiau, as well as native people have hoped to gain knowledge and wisdom from the great explorer Zheng He (also called Cheng Ho) when he visited Semarang city some 600 years ago.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
'RI must play a role in Korean peninsula'
'RI must play a role in Korean peninsula'Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia must help to resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula by using its close links with North Korea, a group of South Korean scholars said in Depok, West Java.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Four power plants to start using LPG
Four power plants to start using LPGLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In line with the government's instruction to reduce dependency on fuel, state power firm PLN has announced that four power plants will be converted to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), requiring 850,000 tons of the gas a...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
AGO launches internal reform drive
AGO launches internal reform driveEva C. Komandjaja and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) launched an internal reform program compiled in a book titled Agenda Pembaruan Kejaksaan RI during its 45th anniversary ceremony attended by President Susilo Bambang...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
To be combined with a story on Aceh children
To be combined with a story on Aceh children Meanwhile, the chairman of the National Commission for Child Protection, Seto Mulyadi, emphasized the importance of adopting effective approaches for handling traumatized children to allow them to have fun and be happy.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Two Bogor students off to Australia
Two Bogor students off to Australia BOGOR: Two Bogor Agricultural Institute (IPB) students are going to Australia to conduct research into food technology at Curtin University.The two young researchers are Arvi Felicia and Elvina Yohana, sixth semester students at IPB's department of food...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
KPK to hire new members
KPK to hire new membersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will hire some 156 people this year to speed up the investigation of a growing backlog of corruption cases."More than 6,000 graft cases have been reported to the KPK and we cannot handle the increasing...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Salary rise & House ethics
Salary rise & House ethicsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe plan to increase the take-home pay of members of the House of Representatives (DPR) from Rp 28.37 million to Rp 51.87 million and House leaders from Rp 40.1 million to Rp 82.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Quake jolts Aceh, no fatalities
Quake jolts Aceh, no fatalitiesJAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale rocked the western coast of Indonesia's tsunami-hit Aceh province on Thursday but there were no reports of damage or casualties, meteorologists said. The undersea quake occurred at 8:42 a.m.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Ahmadiyah and public order
Ahmadiyah and public order I would like to correct some of the misunderstandings published almost every day regarding Jamaah Ahmadiyah in The Jakarta Post.First of all, it is a big mistake to say that the Ahmadis go to Parung, Bogor, to perform the haj. This is a lie.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
All that's needed to start your car is in the kitchen
All that's needed to start your car is in the kitchenThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Amid the government's conservation drive, Trisakti University students and alumni have discovered a way to utilize used cooking oil as an alternative to fossil fuel.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Taiwan's Chen hopes to meet Hu at APEC
Taiwan's Chen hopes to meet Hu at APECReuters, Taipei Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian on Friday urged South Korea, host of this year's Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, to let him attend the meeting so he can meet his counterpart from rival China.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Shares index reaches fresh record high
Shares index reaches fresh record high Dow Jones JakartaIndonesian shares ended at yet another fresh record high on Friday as investor sentiment toward local stocks stayed buoyant after Thursday's healthy rally, dealers said. The Jakarta Stock Exchange's Composite Index rose 14.73 points, or 1.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Susilo to visit China next week
Susilo to visit China next weekThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono plans to make a four-day state visit to China next week to discuss bilateral trade and investment cooperation.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Hungarian Prime Minister to visit Indonesia to boost trade ties
Hungarian Prime Minister to visit Indonesia to boost trade tiesVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hungary's Prime Minister Ferenc Gyurcsany will arrive in Jakarta on Saturday for a three-day state visit to boost ties with Indonesia, Hungary's Ambassador Gyorgy Busztin said in Jakarta.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Revaluation of yuan receives mixed reactions
Revaluation of yuan receives mixed reactionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Batam China's decision to revalue the yuan and make it stronger against the U.S. dollar met with mixed reactions here, with experts split on how the move would effect the country's economy.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
'Zheng He was greater than Christopher Columbus'
'Zheng He was greater than Christopher Columbus'Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Semarang Why is the 600th anniversary of Admiral Zheng He's 28-year exploration (1405 to 1433) commemorated in a large-scale way in Semarang from August 1 to August 7? Zheng He only spent one month in Simongan, Semarang.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Ambon kids learn to ease trauma
Ambon kids learn to ease traumaM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon It happened during the Idul Fitri holiday six years ago when Thamrin Wally was on his way home with his mother. As they arrived at the Mardika Terminal, suddenly chaos broke out in the vicinity.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Students cook up alternative fuel
Students cook up alternative fuelThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the government's conservation drive, Trisakti University students and alumni have discovered a way to utilize used cooking oil as an alternative to fossil fuel.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSMilitary sets up 50 border postsBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The Tanjungpura Military Command has built 30 more outposts along the Indonesian and Malaysian border, bringing the total number of posts to 50.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Acehnese children slowly recover from traumatic experiences
Acehnese children slowly recover from traumatic experiencesNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Trauma suffered by tsunami survivors has slowly slipped from memory of most children, but orphans keep their traumatic experience longer."I'm not traumatized.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
HP Aspac win first game in final four
HP Aspac win first game in final fourMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Favorite HP Aspac of Jakarta chalked up an easy 91-38 win over Bhinneka Sritex of Solo in the first semifinal match of the A Mild Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) at the Senayan Basketball Stadium, Central Jakarta,...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m. Pop Songs1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Asia embraces new landscape after China's currency move
Asia embraces new landscape after China's currency moveKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse/Singapore Asia embraced a new financial landscape on Friday after China finally abandoned its decade-old peg to the dollar, with regional governments and analysts widely applauding Beijing for the move.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
JP/2/heads
JP/2/heads July 23, 2005 1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42 House of Reps: Just who are they representing? 2. CRASH: 1 X 40 Missing Air Force plane found at Jabung Hill 3. CHILD: 2 X 24 Ambon children learn to ease their trauma 4. MDG: 1 X 27 RI hosts world development seminar
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, July 26, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m. Pop Songs1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English...
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Asian players have bright future: Sir Alex
Asian players have bright future: Sir AlexAgencies, Hong Kong Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson said Friday his team's two Asian recruits - South Korea's Park Ji-Sung and China's Dong Fangzhou - are a sign of the increasing influence of the region's soccer players.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Military sets up 50 border posts
Military sets up 50 border postsBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The Tanjungpura Military Command has built 30 more outposts along the Indonesian and Malaysian border, bringing the total number of posts to 50.
Sat, 23 Jul 2005
Finished products
Finished products instead of rattanFrom RepublikaAccording to the Asia-Pacific Industrial Property Center (APIC), Indonesia supplies 85 percent of the rattan for the global furniture industry. In my view, Indonesia should export finished furniture rather than rattan.