Archive: 29 July 2005
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Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Indian naval visit
Indian naval visit The arrival of an Indian naval squadron in Tanjung Priok Harbor in Jakarta Bay led by the aircraft carrier INS Viraat as its flagship presents the most impressive display of India's growing maritime strength since the visit of the cruiser INS Delhi in June 1950.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
SGU establishes environmental lab
SGU establishes environmental labThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Swiss German University (SGU) on Thursday inaugurated an environmental laboratory, which will provide its students as well as governmental institutions with the most up-to-date research equipment to study the environment.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Famous actress busted in drug raid on nightclub
Famous actress busted in drug raid on nightclubAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile many celebrities in the capital are actively campaigning against drugs, others are still very much part of the problem.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Ex-minister dies
Ex-minister dies JAKARTA: Former state secretary Saadillah Mursyid passed away on Thursday aged 68 at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, where he was being treated for an undisclosed illness.His nephew Humaidi Syukeri, who is acting head of the South Kalimantan education office, said his uncle...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Strike postponed
Strike postponed for a week BANDUNG: The planned nationwide strike of train company PT Kereta Api Indonesia workers will be postponed for a week and will now start on Aug. 8. Railway Workers Union president Amien Abdurrahman said on Thursday that the move was to give advance warning to passengers...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Ramayana Lestari's profit falls 7.2%
Ramayana Lestari's profit falls 7.2%JAKARTA: PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, Indonesia's second-largest retailer, announced its first-half profit fell 7.2 percent as costs rose and foreign-exchange gains declined.Net income fell to Rp 104.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
The new lineup of MUI
The new lineup of MUIChairman: Sahal Mahfudh Deputy chairman: Din Syamsuddin Secretary general: Ichwan Syam
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Story of baby carried for 27 years unfolds
Story of baby carried for 27 years unfoldsID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaTuminah's lips are parted, her eyes tightly closed as she lies on a bed at Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya."She does not want to talk. Probably she is scared to talk to journalists," said Taslam, her husband.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
A music club that has real class
A music club that has real classM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people are tired of music bars in Jakarta that only give them a headache from some ear-splitting noise they call music.You know the places.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Yorris slams poll delay
Yorris slams poll delayMANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Yorris Raweyai, a candidate in the West Irian Jaya gubernatorial election, has demanded that the central government replace all members of West Irian Jaya General Elections Commission due to the postponement of the election.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
1. AD: 1 X 22
1. AD: 1 X 22 Reality TV fuels dreams 2. UN: 1 X 32 Hassan urges caution in UN reform debate 3. EMAIL: 2 X 27 E-mail for older people, teens say in survey 4. TIMOR: 1 X 40 Annan issues delayed report on E. Timor tribunal 5. MALAYSIA: 3 X 16 RI files complaint over territorial violation by KL
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
JP/5/REPORT1
JP/5/REPORT1One view of the history of 'pesantren'The term pesantren comes from the word santri (Islamic boarding school student) and when affixed with pe- and -an forms the meaning in the Indonesian/Malay languages -- of an Islamic boarding school.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Govt has enough money to train workers: Exporters
Govt has enough money to train workers: ExportersRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLabor exporters are urging the government to utilize billions of dollars collected from labor exports and foreign workers to finance training and retraining programs that Indonesian workers need to compete...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
3 arrested over phone smuggling
3 arrested over phone smuggling JAKARTA: City police arrested three members of a syndicate specializing in smuggling cellular phones and seizeed hundreds of the units early this week.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Shares end higher, led by gains in Medco
Shares end higher, led by gains in MedcoIndonesian shares ended higher on Thursday led by gains in gas and oil company Medco Energi ahead of its plan to sell a 30 percent stake on the Luxembourg bourse next month, dealers said.The Jakarta Stock Exchange's Composite Index ended up 0.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
JP/2/kaur
JP/2/kaurFailed candidates detained over Bengkulu riotEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaPolice say they detained on Thursday four people accused of inciting a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, involving thousands of people protesting the result of the recent regental election.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
People of Yemeni origin play full role in Indonesia's development
People of Yemeni origin play full role in Indonesia's developmentIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaSewu wolungatus paetung puluhantahune Nduk kampong Arab papan panggone Gedhe dhukur njenggeret cakrike Klumpukane wong ngendoni ati sumpege Cikar Mandheg mapine manut Landa ireng capital...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Superbrands Award provides access to expanded market
Superbrands Award provides access to expanded market Several recipients of the Superbrands Award have expressed hope that the award is expected to serve as an effective marketing tool that will provide access to an expanded market.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Indonesians fight to be a maid in new TV show
Indonesians fight to be a maid in new TV showTomi Soetjipto, Reuters/JakartaWhen an Indonesian reality TV show was announced featuring baby- faced actor Ari Wibowo's search for a maid, thousands were suddenly jostling for a job that normally means low pay, endless hours, and sometimes abuse.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
IMF warns RI of challenges ahead
IMF warns RI of challenges aheadThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMore prudent budgeting and the removal of fuel subsidies are important challenges ahead for the government, if it wants to consolidate the progress Indonesia has made in recent years, the International Monetary Fund says.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Frightened minister alone in facing bird flu threats
Frightened minister alone in facing bird flu threatsJP/8/fluCooperation between local and central administration key to fight bird fluAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaWearing a special white outfit complete with gloves and mask, Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono was shouting stressfully...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Inco expects rise in production costs due to higher fuel prices
Inco expects rise in production costs due to higher fuel pricesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed nickel mining company PT International Nickel Indonesia will see a 7 percent rise in its unit cost of production due to the government's decision to apply market prices on fuel...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Chicken restaurants, vendors see sales drop
Chicken restaurants, vendors see sales drop Fadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamThe kitchen at Windsor Fried Chicken in Batam is not nearly as busy as it was just weeks ago, and employees like Asrul, 34, now often find themselves with little more to do than try and look busy.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Propaganda films don't always have to suck
Propaganda films don't always have to suckM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Propaganda films are usually made on the assumption that they are the means by which the intended messages can reach the audience in the first instance, and all artistic considerations must therefore take a...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Australia helps Acehnese school
Australia helps Acehnese schoolNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehSeven months after the tsunami, spirits at a medical polytechnic campus have picked up despite the destruction wrought by the disaster still evident. There is no signpost bearing the campus name nor fence surrounding the school.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Budget deficit sustainable: KL
Budget deficit sustainable: KL KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Thursday it was maintaining its budget deficit at sustainable levels and that it did not expect a surplus in the near term.Mustapa Mohamed, minister in the prime minister's office, said the budget deficit was equal to 4.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Regions differ in handling of bird flu
Regions differ in handling of bird fluThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs public concern escalates over the spread of bird flu, with two new suspected cases reported in Jakarta after three recent deaths in Tangerang, sales of eggs, chicken meat and chicken dishes in markets, restaurants and street stalls...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Promoting multi-religious education
Promoting multi-religious educationMuhamad Ali, Hawaii How serious are we, civic, religious and government leaders, in putting into practice multi-religious education in national and local educational systems? The Declaration of Bali as a result of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) has shown a...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Merpati responds
Merpati responds Allow me to respond in the following to a letter by Michael Beer of Amlapura, Bali, complaining about Merpati's service.On behalf of the management of PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines I am herewith extending the greatest apology to Michael Beer for the inconvenience that our service...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Annan issues delayed report on E. Timor tribunal
Annan issues delayed report on E. Timor tribunalReuters, United Nations/VientianeUnited Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan went around the Security Council on Wednesday and formally issued a UN expert panel's report recommending an international tribunal to try Indonesian and local militia...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
'Differences do not justify violence'
'Differences do not justify violence'The attack on the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in Parung, Bogor, by a mob earlier this month, has raised the issue of freedom of religion which has become even more prominent after the authorities banned the movement.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Child sex workers taught self-worth
Child sex workers taught self-worthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"I am free." Onie, a 16-year old girl in bootcut jeans and a tight red T- shirt, writes the life-changing words on a piece of paper. A piece of paper that also tells her life's story.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Superbrands brightens up Indonesian marketing scene
Superbrands brightens up Indonesian marketing sceneRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Has your company ever received a letter from a certain organization telling you that your firm has won a prestigious award that you had never dreamed you might win? Aside from the simple joy of recognition, your...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing JAKARTA: A coalition of environmental organizations are demanding that timber firms on Sumatra island that are operating based on licenses from local chief executives stop clearing forests there, as the central government is reviewing these permits.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Court upholds Sinyo's win
Court upholds Sinyo's win JAKARTA: The Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the victory of Sinyo Sarundayang and his running mate Freddy Sualang in the election for North Sulawesi governor and deputy.The panel of judges said the plaintiffs, the two out-polled tickets of Ferry Tinggogoy/Hamdi Paputungan...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lot
Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lotDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe management of the Mangga Dua Square (MDS) wholesale center in Pademangan, North Jakarta, acknowledged on Wednesday that it had taken over a 13-meter public street alongside the Ciliwung River and...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing JAKARTA: A coalition of environmental organizations are demanding that timber firms on Sumatra island that are operating based on licenses from local chief executives stop clearing forests there, as the central government is reviewing these permits.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Headings
Headingspage 81. PAM -- 2x15 Palyja, TPJ promise larger investments 2. SGU -- 1x30 SGU establishes environmental lab 3. EMISI -- 1x30 Motorists told to get cars tested 4. SPEAK -- 1x30 'Differences do not justify violence'
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Aceh doesn't need local parties
Aceh doesn't need local partiesFrom RepublikaThe Aceh problem will soon be peacefully resolved after another round of negotiations between the disputing parties.However, the demand of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties after recognizing the unitary state of Indonesia has...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Headings
Headings page 91. BIRDFLU -- 2x18 Regions differ in handling of bird flu 2. Sideline -- 1x30 Hospitals prepare for bird flu 3. TAPOS1 -- 1x32 Child prostitutes lie to survive 4. MANGGA -- 2x32 Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lot
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Government may buy back stake in Indosat from Singapore's firm
Government may buy back stake in Indosat from Singapore's firmRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe cash-strapped government is considering raising its stake in PT Indosat, the country's second-largest telecommunication firm, by buying back shares it sold in 2002 to Singapore Technologies...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
OIC pledges Rp 12t aid for Aceh
OIC pledges Rp 12t aid for AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) has pledged Rp 12 trillion (US$1.22 billion) in reconstruction funds for tsunami- devastated Aceh."OIC has expressed interest in channeling assistance for rehabilitation and reconstruction projects...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Govt to wrap up Global's unfinished business
Govt to wrap up Global's unfinished businessUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn important final step in the shutdown of fraud-riddled Bank Global International has ended, with the government finishing its verification of the bank's depositor accounts, and honoring 79 percent of them, or 5,213...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Irene conquers world champion
Irene conquers world championThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian chess teenager Irene Kharisma stunned 2004 world champ Klaudia Kulon of Poland in the 10th round of the girls' under-14 event in the World Youth Chess Championships in Belfort, France, on Wednesday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
'Islamic boarding schools oppose terrorism, violence': Didi Hilman
'Islamic boarding schools oppose terrorism, violence': Didi HilmanYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPesantren -- or Islamic boarding schools -- have found themselves in an awkward position with the nation being hit by a number of terrorist attacks over the past few years.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Reality TV fuels dreams
Reality TV fuels dreamsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA week before the country hosts a regional meeting on the Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty, a survey found that more Indonesians are watching reality TV shows with the hope that their lives can dramatically improve like...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Shares End Higher, Led By Gains In Medco
Shares End Higher, Led By Gains In Medco JP/14/Market Shares End Higher, Led By Gains In Medco Dow Jones/Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Thursday led by gains in gas and oil company Medco Energi ahead of its plan to sell a 30 percent stake on the Luxembourg bourse next month, dealers said.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Child prostitutes lie to survive
Child prostitutes lie to surviveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough no-one can ever be absolutely certain, it is estimated that there are about 800 children aged 14 to 18 years old who are employed as sex workers in the red light cafes of Bambu Apus, East Jakarta.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Pay increase aimed at stemming low productivity
Pay increase aimed at stemming low productivityRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla reiterated on Thursday that efforts to improve the welfare of civil servants could not be put off any longer as the country's bureaucracy and governance were suffering.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Pluralism within Islam
Pluralism within Islam After Indonesia's success in hosting an interfaith dialog involving 39 Asian and European countries in Bali last week, the nation would do well to address a no less pressing issue at home: promoting an intra-faith dialog, more specifically among different Muslim groups.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Parents protest enrollment procedure
Parents protest enrollment procedure BEKASI: More than 60 parents from Pekayon, Bekasi rallied in front of the Bekasi regional council on Thursday to protest the enrollment procedure at the regency's SMU Negeri 8.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
TV Today: Friday, July 29, 2005
TV Today: Friday, July 29, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hello Kitty8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Koran Recital1:00 p.m.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Royal Dutch Shell Plc., Europe's second-largest oil company, said
Royal Dutch Shell Plc., Europe's second-largest oil company, said it wants to resume work in Indonesia after the country's energy minister indicated in media comments that the company is again welcome in the archipelago.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
MUI attacks progressive Islamic movement
MUI attacks progressive Islamic movementThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn what was widely seen as an apparent campaign against freedom of thought and religion, the state-sanctioned Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued on Thursday a fatwa outlawing liberal Islamic thoughts.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Hassan urges caution in UN reform debate
Hassan urges caution in UN reform debatePrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingIndonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
From Bali to Holland, with love
From Bali to Holland, with loveRachel Greaves, Contributor, Kerobokan, BaliOne morning in October 2000, Jebeh Nyoman Yanti was walking along Sanur Beach, as she did every morning with her friends, looking for customers to attract to the market stalls.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Hospitals prepare for bird flu cases
Hospitals prepare for bird flu casesIn an effort to stop bird flu becoming a pandemic in Indonesia, medical experts and hospitals are now drawing up a strategy."Each country affected has been advised to draft a National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (NIPPP)," Sardikin Giriputro, the head of...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Garin's 'Rindu Kami Padamu' named Best Asian Movie
Garin's 'Rindu Kami Padamu' named Best Asian MovieThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGarin Nugroho's 7th feature film, Rindu Kami Padamu (Of Love and Eggs) was named The Best Film in the 7th Osian's Cinefan Asian Film Festival on Sunday in New Delhi, India, outshining 120 movies from 30 countries in Asia.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Legislators face trip markup case
Legislators face trip markup caseTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore irregularities have been unveiled in the use of state money by members of the House of Representatives Commission III for legal and human rights during their recent working visit to Bali.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Councillor lashes out at district heads
Councillor lashes out at district headsMEDAN, North Sumatra: A Medan councillor condemned on Wednesday seven district heads in Medan for traveling to Malaysia. "Suspected bird flu has been discovered in their areas, and they're traveling to Malaysia," Ikrimah Hamidy, chief of the Prosperous Justice...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacks
'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacksYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/BogorPesantren around the country have been associated with terrorism since a series of terrorist attacks began in this country several years ago, including the Bali and Marriott bombings.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Hotels fully booked for Zheng He festival
Hotels fully booked for Zheng He festivalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangMost of the star-rated and budget hotels in Semarang are fully booked as the celebration of the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's voyage draws near.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Ampel, destination for tourism, prayer
Ampel, destination for tourism, prayerIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaAll of a sudden, several men aged around 26, sitting at the entrance to Jl. Nyamplungan, Ampel, Surabaya, got up and approached The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Merpati: Number one?
Merpati: Number one? The official schedule of Merpati Airlines, effective June 30 till July 31, which has been posted up in every Merpati Office, shows for flights MZ 606 and 615 (Denpasar-Maumere-Denpasar) a Fokker 28 aircraft, one hour 15 minutes flight time and a Rp 721,000 one way fare.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Palyja, TPJ promise bigger investments
Palyja, TPJ promise bigger investmentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo foreign partners of city tap water company PAM Jaya -- PAM Lyonaisse Jaya (Palyja) and Thames PAM Jaya -- have promised higher investment this year and in coming years.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RI, China seal economic and defense deals
RI, China seal economic and defense dealsPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Chinese President Hu Jintao witnessed the signing of five agreements on the economy, tsunami assistance projects, defense technology and education at the Great Hall of the...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 28
Rupiah Rates July 28 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,810.86 7,051.57 7,469.68 7,392.61 Brunei dollar 1 6,202.69 5,598.58 5,931.76 5,869.36 Canadian dollar 1 8,352.21 7,539.01 7,987.38 7,903.63 Swiss franc 1 7,971.74 7,197.99 7,623.53 7,546.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
1. China --- 3x12
1. China --- 3x12 RI, China seal economic and defense deals 2. Fatwa --- 3x16 MUI attacks liberal Islamic movements with 11 new edicts 3. Irish --- 4x9 Blair hails end of armed IRA crusade 4. Tapos --- 1x32 Child sex workers taught self-worth
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RI should not rush into taking stance on UN reforms
RI should not rush into taking stance on UN reforms Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/BeijingIndonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Southeast Asia remains an important partner for the United
Southeast Asia remains an important partner for the United States, Deputy U.S. Secretary of State Robert Zoellick said on Thursday amid hurt feelings over his boss' absence from a major security forum. Zoellick, who is standing in for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said he stressed this point...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Pertamina shuts Sumatra refinery
Pertamina shuts Sumatra refineryJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, has shut down its 120,000 barrel-a-day crude oil distillation unit in Dumai, Sumatra for 21 days' maintenance.The refinery, the island's largest, was shut on July 25, Suroso Atmomartoyo, Pertamina's Jakarta-based...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Combating taxi crimes
Combating taxi crimesFrom KompasThere have been frequent reports on taxi passengers being robbed or even raped, but so far no concrete action has been taken by the authorities or the taxi companies to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
TNI prepares contingency plan for Aceh truce
TNI prepares contingency plan for Aceh truceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) has prepared a contingency plan to anticipate possible violations of the Aceh peace agreement scheduled for signing on Aug. 15.TNI Commander Gen.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
*Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Page 2
*Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Page 2 *Reality TV fuels dreams among viewers Page 3 *Govt has enough money to train workers: Exporters Page 4 *Story of baby carried for 27 years unfolds Page 5 *Religious credibility wanes as terrorism proliferates Page 6 *Mangga Dua Square...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Indonesia dominates Milo Open
Indonesia dominates Milo OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Pia Zebadiah upset second-seed Tai Yi of China as young Indonesian shuttlers dominated the quarterfinal matches at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championship here on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Brand awards should be praised and criticized
Brand awards should be praised and criticizedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uci Sanusi, 45, would never smoke anything other than Dji Sam Soe clove cigarettes, which he has smoked since he was 18.Uci, who works for a printing company on Jl.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Surabaya hotels offer special packages
Surabaya hotels offer special packagesSURABAYS: To raise the level of their occupancy rate, several hotels in Surabaya have improved services to their guests, among other things, by offering them a special package.Garden Palace Hotel at Jl.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RP, Malaysian navies start exercises
RP, Malaysian navies start exercisesPHILIPPINES: The Philippine and Malaysian navies officially began two-week long joint exercises aimed at boosting interoperability and cooperation in Philippine waters on Thursday, a statement said.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Gambling eradication will not be easy
Gambling eradication will not be easyFrom Koran TempoFormer president Abdurrahman Wahid once revealed the presence of a gambling operation in the Jakarta Bay area. The big casino was already common knowledge, with some figures managing it and powerful owners behind it.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam
Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Khaled Abou El Fadl of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), who is known as a strong critic of puritan Wahhabi Islam, visited Yogyakarta earlier this week to deliver a keynote speech during the four-day International Conference on...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Motorists told to get cars tested
Motorists told to get cars testedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCar and motorcycle owners have six months to take their vehicles in for an emission test, as required under Bylaw No. 2/2005 on air pollution control, or face the possibility of being unable to renew their vehicle's registration.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Indonesia braces for Kawasaki virus
Indonesia braces for Kawasaki virusThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHot on the heels of the polio and avian influenza outbreaks, Indonesia is back on alert for a new virus that has reportedly struck a child victim, a health official said on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Losing candidates detained over election violence
Losing candidates detained over election violenceEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice say they detained on Thursday four people accused of inciting a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, involving thousands of people protesting the result of the recent regental election.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RI files complaint over territorial violation by KL
RI files complaint over territorial violation by KLEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has lodged a protest with the Malaysian government over the foiled arrest of a number of fishermen aboard three Malaysian trawlers and a possible territorial violation.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 28, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 28, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...