Archive: 6 August 2005
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Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN nations 'must be open'
ASEAN nations 'must be open' Southeast Asian countries should be open with each other in discussing regional security, which otherwise could be compromised by their grouping's policy of noninterference, the Malaysian foreign minister said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shops
Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shops Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many big things come from big plans. But it was not the case with Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta, now dubbed a city within the city. Back in 1975, the area was just swampy land used to grow rice and leafy vegetables, but now developer PT Summarecon Agung of its several shopping malls and plush residential areas.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police reshuffle may delay money laundering probe
Police reshuffle may delay money laundering probe Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The probe into suspicious bank accounts owned by 15 police officers may be suspended for a while following the replacement of the head of internal affairs at the National Police Headquarters who is in charge of the investigation. The new head of internal affairs, Insp. Gen. Yusuf Manggabarani, said he had not received the files from the former head, Insp. Gen. Supriyadi.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
1. MONO -- 2x19
1. MONO -- 2x19 Sutiyoso backs ITC bid in monorail deadlock 2. BOGOR -- 1x27 Bogor adamant on Bojong plant 3. AMINEF -- 1x27 AMINEF bridges cultural gaps 4. GADING -- 2x24 Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shops 5. SUNARDI -- 1x32 Sunardi builds city with patience 6. SPEAK -- 1x36 'Traffic jams worse on toll roads'
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
M'sia to auction more 3G licenses
M'sia to auction more 3G licenses KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities plan to sell two more high-speed third-generation mobile communications licenses in a second round of auctions beginning Aug. 22, a government agency said on Friday. The move will allow the country's smaller telecommunications companies, such as DiGi.Com, to compete with the first round bidders in 2002 -- Telekom Malaysia and Maxis -- that rolled out their 3G services earlier this year, analysts said.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Papuan council want changes in special autonomy status
Papuan council want changes in special autonomy status Tiarma Siboro and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Surabaya Top members of the Papuan Tribal Council (DAP) met with Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Friday and asked the government to immediately hold a significant review of its special autonomy policy in the province, otherwise the campaign for independence of the resource-rich province would become stronger. The Council has set Aug.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
S'pore opposition turns to podcast
S'pore opposition turns to podcast SINGAPORE: A Singapore opposition party has launched a "podcast" on its website in an attempt to bypass state-controlled media and reach out to citizens. The Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) secretary-general, Chee Soon Juan, in a nine-minute audio recording posted on its website (www.singaporedemocrat.org), rapped the government over issues such as high ministerial salaries and the lack of transparency and accountability.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, August 9, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
It is indeed very sad that our country and government
It is indeed very sad that our country and government tolerates fanatical groups of people that dictate their will upon others. I'm talking about the forced closure of the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Indonesia (JAI) headquarters in Parung, Bogor. The followers of Ahmadiyah have been known for their tolerance to other religions. They have not been involved in any acts of vandalism or mayhem. Now we have read that the regent of Bogor has instructed the closure of the Ahmadiyah center.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Tsunami-hit Aceh still clearing debris
Tsunami-hit Aceh still clearing debris Page 3 Acehnese infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty Page 5 Young pianist tames his savage breast Page 17
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TV Program: Monday, August 8, 2005
TV Program: Monday, August 8, 2005 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:00 Children Drama 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show 12:30 p.m.
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Manuscript shed light on Buton history
Manuscript shed light on Buton history Hasrul, The Jakarta Post/Kendari "Inside this letter, I wish to express several hopes," states a letter sent to the Netherlands government by Buton Sultan Muhyiuddin Abdul Gafur a few centuries ago. Excerpts of the letter have been translated by Buton historian Suryadi, who is presenting a paper at the IX International Symposium on Old Archipelagic Manuscripts being held in Buton regency, Southeast Sulawesi.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4,
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4, 2005 Suggested titles: Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiative into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cement is an essential material in today's society.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Better teaching to improve education
Better teaching to improve education Paul Suparno, Yogyakarta The national examinations (UN, or Ujian Nasional) are over, and this year more students failed as compared to last year. One of the reasons for this failure rate was the raising of the passing score from 3.0 to 4.26. Even though the UN is not the only determining measurement of quality of education, from the UN result it is possible to identify good quality schools. The question is, what should be done next?
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Police to detain more riot suspects
Police to detain more riot suspects JAKARTA: Police will arrest three more suspects immediately following the detainment of 10 people allegedly involved in a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu last month. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Aryanto Boedihardjo said that Bengkulu Police so far had arrested 10 people and would arrest three more. "Actually we suspected that there were 12 more people involved in the riot and we are planning to question them first," Aryanto said.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
A good solution for Indonesia's waste problems
A good solution for Indonesia's waste problems Tiromsa Sinaga, Ubud, Bali No one can deny that Indonesia faces serious waste management issues. Although there is no easy solution, there are a few simple, low technology exercises that can dramatically reduce the amount of waste to be dealt with. The introduction of imported western waste management technologies such as incinerators has not been successful as a long-term solution in Indonesia due to high running costs.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Numico ups stake in Sari Husada to 94.8%
Numico ups stake in Sari Husada to 94.8% AMSTERDAM: Royal Numico N.V. said on Friday that it has reached agreement to acquire a further 8.5 percent stake in PT Sari Husada Tbk thereby increasing its shareholding to 94.8 percent. The value of the transaction amounts to a price of Rp 3,500 per share and will be acquired from individuals of the Widjaja family. Numico has also agreed to sell its 15.6 percent stake in PT Tigaraksa Satria Tbk for the price of Rp 3,800 per share.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya hotels offer special packages
Surabaya hotels offer special packages SURABAYS: 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. Yos Sudarso 11, Surabaya, for example, has introduced its Garden Executive Membership (GEM), a card that will allow the owner to enjoy a variety of facilities such as a 25 percent discount every day on dining, accommodation and banquet facilities.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Indocement
Indocement Photo A: Thanks to cement, an essential material for housing and infrastructure projects, property construction projects can continue. One of them is the construction of the Grand Indonesia Hotel and Apartment project in Jakarta that is now in the first phase. Photo B: Indocement The Cipularang toll road connecting Purwakarta and Padalarang in Bandung, West Java enters its second phase of construction.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso backs ITC's bid in monorail deadlock
Sutiyoso backs ITC's bid in monorail deadlock Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that his administration agreed with PT Indonesia Transit Central (ITC)'s decision to pick local companies to supply trains for the monorail project. "It means cheaper monorail tickets, no investment burden to be shouldered by the administration, and benefits for local industry as well," he argued.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
FEATURE-Indonesia sanctuary puts the beast back into animals
FEATURE-Indonesia sanctuary puts the beast back into animals By Lenita Sulthani CIKANANGA, Indonesia, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Sanctuary puts the beast back into animals Lenita Sulthani Reuters/Cikananga, Sukambumi Looking irritated, animal trainer Alen tries to ignore the loud shrieks of "good morning" coming from white cockatoos in an outdoor cage.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Young pianist tames his savage breast
Young pianist tames his savage breast M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Young pianist Mario Santoso may have been in possession of all the traits needed to become a future maestro, but he seemed to lack the very thing that could have immediately won him instant recognition: an ability to come to grips with himself.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Australia, the region and the East Asian Summit: Reluctant
Australia, the region and the East Asian Summit: Reluctant partner or agenda setter? Kevin Rudd Perth We in the Labor Party are pleased that our fearless Foreign Minister Alexander Downer finally came to his senses and realized last week that it really was "now or never" if Australia wanted to be a participant at the inaugural East Asian Summit and through that a member of any future East Asian Economic Community.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt eyes more money from share sales
Govt eyes more money from share sales Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government expects the Asset Management Company (PPA) to raise its contribution to the treasury to Rp 7 trillion (some US$718 million) this year via the sales of its remaining shares in several banks, a finance ministry official said.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Depok residents told to calm down
Depok residents told to calm down Fearing escalating tension in Depok following the court ruling that overturned the result of the June 26 mayoral election, the Jakarta Police called on Depok residents to stay calm, while saying that police would send more personnel. Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani said the police would maintain a high alert in the Depok mayoralty.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
'MUI does not fully understand our political and social map'
'MUI does not fully understand our political and social map' The 11 fatwas (edicts) that the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) issued recently have sparked controversy among Muslims. The Jakarta Post's Sri Wahyuni talked to Muslim scholar Ahmad Syafii Maarif, who is also former chairman of Indonesia's second biggest Muslim organization Muhammadiyah, about the edicts and other related issues. The following is an excerpt from the interview. Question: What is your comment about the fatwas?
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A good solution for Indonesia's waste problems Tiromsa Sinaga Ubud, Bali 2. Yale -- China's cautious pride in an ancient mariner 1 x 30 China's pride in an ancient mariner Wang Gungwu Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Singapore
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Jaksa Defenders Front
Jaksa Defenders Front Simon Pitchforth's article on Jl. Jaksa did little more than perpetuate the stereotypical perceptions of this celebrated and notorious street. His whimsical portrayals of Jaksa inhabitants indicate that he has spent little time talking to them and much time judging them. Since his idea of fun is to bring his own friends and completely take over a small restaurant, I can only assume he prefers judging people to meeting them.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Most country reports silent on women's issues
Most country reports silent on women's issues Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is the use of focusing on all the details of women's daily lives when nations need to lift billions out of poverty?
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
15 lawsuits filed after Papua elections
15 lawsuits filed after Papua elections JAYAPURA, Papua: Fifteen lawsuits had been filed with the Papua High Court since elections were held in 13 regencies and cities in the province on June 28. All of the lawsuits, which were filed by losing candidates, demanded the high court annul the elections because of vote rigging. Ponto Sianipar, a judge at the Papua High Court, said the lawsuits came from 11 separate regencies and cities in the province.
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Infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty in Aceh camp
Infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty in Aceh camp Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Aceh Besar, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Two-year-old Dwi Herliani was crying, her small hands reaching out for her mother sitting next to her. Her mother, Maira, 23, placed a bottle filled with plain water in Dwi's mouth and she immediately fell silent. Dwi is totally reliant on her mother. Her body is considered small for her age, but her head is about as big as an adult's.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Fasten your seat belts
Fasten your seat belts Allow me to complain about the discomfort and security in a Lion Air flight from Makassar-Denpasar on board JT 0741 on July 10 (flight time at 9:53 Central Indonesia Standard Time). My ticket was No. 99077718672681 and my seat was No. 37 E. The check-in was crowded because one counter was used for two destinations (Denpasar and Manado) while only one scale was used.
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~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005
~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005 CHINESE BUSINESS DELEGATION: The World Trade Center Jakarta (WTC) receives a visit from a 7-member business delegation representing seven companies from Shijiazhuang, China. The delegation paid a visit on July 12, 2005, and was organized by the WTC in Shijiazhuang. During their stay in Jakarta, WTC Jakarta arranged business matching gatherings with its members.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Bogor adamant on Bojong plant
Bogor adamant on Bojong plant Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor To calm Bojong residents who are up in arms over the plan to hold a trial run of a waste treatment plant in their neighborhood, the Bogor administration invited them on Thursday for a negotiation. "No matter what happens, we will continue to examine the project's operation. We just want to determine whether or not the plant will actually cause environmental pollution.
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House members to visit China
House members to visit China JAKARTA: Several members of the House of Representatives' interlegislative body will begin a five-day tour of China next week as part of efforts to attract Chinese investors to the country. Lawmaker Ade Daud Nasution said on Friday the visit was a follow-up to a recent visit by members of the Chinese parliament. He said about 10 to 12 members of the body would leave for Beijing on Aug. 12. He declined to give the names of the lawmakers.
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Suggested titles: Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiatives into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cement is an essential material in today's society.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Declaration on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Asia and the Pacific: The Way Forward 2015
Jakarta Declaration on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Asia and the Pacific: The Way Forward 2015 Jakarta, 5 August 2005 1. We, the Ministers and representatives from countries of Asia and the Pacific, gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia from 3 - 5 August 2005 to attend the Regional Ministerial Meeting on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs): the Way Forward to 2015, in which representatives of relevant international and civil society organizations also took part. 2.
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MUI's edict
MUI's edict I very much regret one of the edicts that the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued in its recent national conference, namely the one about Ahmadiyah being a heretical Islamic sect. This edict has caused anarchic acts to be carried out against several institutions owned by Ahmadiyah, such as its campus, mosques and schools. Labeling a particular sect as heretical requires honesty and transparency.
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MUI fatwas and freedom of religion in Indonesia
MUI fatwas and freedom of religion in Indonesia Muhamad Ali Hawaii The fatwas (edicts) issued by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) concerning intra and inter-religious issues in the country have generated concerns and criticisms from other scholars and the public, and clearly demonstrates that there is still a semantic and intellectual gap among the religious elites themselves about how to deal with religious diversity and freedom.
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I feel like Zheng He himself, Yamashita says
I feel like Zheng He himself, Yamashita says Harry Bhaskara and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Semarang Photographers can get so absorbed with their subjects that they end up becoming one with them. "At the end of my research, I felt like I had become Zheng He," renowned photographer Michael Yamashita said to the delight of his packed audience at the Graha Santika hotel here Thursday night.
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Kite festival on Sunday
Kite festival on Sunday JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration will hold a traditional kite festival at the Monument National (Monas) park on Sunday, the city's official news portal Beritajakarta.com reported on Friday. The festival is aimed at conserving national culture while promoting the public park as the city's main tourist destination. Head of the municipality's tourism agency, Sri Yuniarti, said the event will be opened by Governor Sutiyoso at about 9 p.m.
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ICRC members visit Papua detention cells
ICRC members visit Papua detention cells MANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Two members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) based in Jakarta visited a detention center at the Manokwari Police station on Friday. One of the ICRC members, Corina Eggenberger, said the visit was aimed at observing the center and providing suggestions to the police on how to improve conditions in their cells. The visit came after two U.S.
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checked --JSR
checked --JSR Stoical and reserved Kalpataru laureate Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/West Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara On a barren hill a kilometer from Katrina Koni Kii's modest wooden house a new path has appeared, formed by pairs of feet stepping on the high grass during the two months since the widow won the Kalpataru environment award in June. Her remote house up on a hill in the remote village of Malimada, Wejewa Utara, West Sumba, was rarely visited, even by neighbors.
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The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central
The people of Nglurah village in Karanganyar regency, Central Java have been growing flowers and decorative plants for centuries. While many Nglurah people have moved away from the village, they continue to work as flower sellers. Pockets of the Nglurah community can be found across the archipelago and as far as Malaysia. Today, there are 355 families or 2,200 people living in the village.
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State train workers scrap strike plan
State train workers scrap strike plan Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Ridwan Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hundreds of thousands of regular train passengers in Java and Sumatra can take relief in learning that employees of state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) canceled on Friday their plan to strike next week.
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PKS steps up pressure on ruling over Depok poll
PKS steps up pressure on ruling over Depok poll Yuli Tri Suwarni and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bandung Over 2,000 members of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) took to the streets in Bandung on Friday, protesting a court ruling that declared the Golkar Party candidate Badrul Kamal the winner of the Depok election.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Govt asks Garuda workers to stay calm
Govt asks Garuda workers to stay calm JAKARTA: State Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto called on national flag carrier Garuda's cabin attendants not to go on strike, saying their demands were being negotiated. Sugiharto said the Garuda management had reported the planned strike to him, but asserted that the government, the major shareholder of the company, would not intervene in the dispute. "It's their internal problem.
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JIL, hard-liners sidestep confrontation
JIL, hard-liners sidestep confrontation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After seven long hours, the members of the Islamic Liberal Network (JIL) felt relieved, at least for the day. And so did some 300 people gathered outside the Utan Kayu Community complex to express their support for JIL following rumors of a planned attack by hard-liners after Friday prayers.
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1. Disco --- 1x44
1. Disco --- 1x44 'MUI doesn't fully understand our political, social map' 2. Timor --- 2x21 Timor Leste truth commission expects tough task ahead 3. Newmont - 1x32 Newmont trial on pollution charges begins 4. KL ----- 1x27 ASEAN nations 'must be open'
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Property market shows positive outlook in second half
Property market shows positive outlook in second half The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The positive performance of this year's economy has largely contributed to an optimistic property market outlook in Jakarta, with a large number of new units becoming available by the end of the year. Based on the Jakarta Quarterly Property Market Review issued on Thursday by property market consultant PT Procon Indah, all property sectors recorded significant increases during the first six months.
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Sunardi builds city with patience
Sunardi builds city with patience Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As an angler, Sunardi Rusli, 62, has learned to endure hours of waiting in the hope of hooking the big one. That patience, and a simple but well thought-out plan, has made him one of the most successful developers in the country. Sunardi was an architecture lecturer at Tarumanegara University when he joined PT Summarecon Agung in the 1970s.
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H1 retail growth slower
H1 retail growth slower The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a sharp increase in the amount of square meters now available, the retail property market in Greater Jakarta showed slow growth during the first semester of 2005. Property consultant company PT Procon Indah director Lini Djafar said there were over 50,000 square meters (sqm) of additional retail spaces in Greater Jakarta from January to June.
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Truth commission expects tough task ahead
Truth commission expects tough task ahead Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar, Bali Newly elected co-chairman of the Commission of Truth and Friendship Benjamin Mangkoedilaga is expecting an uphill battle in uncovering gross human rights violations in Timor Leste after the former Indonesian province voted for independence in 1999. Benjamin, who is a former Supreme Court justice, described on Friday the body as judges who are hearing an unprecedented case.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
AMINEF bridges cultural gaps
AMINEF bridges cultural gaps The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While some say that art is a universal language, the American Indonesian Exchange Foundation (AMINEF) believe that it is education that can bridge cultural differences. "I had a wonderful time sharing knowledge and at the same time learning a different culture as a Fullbright teaching assistant here," said 23-year old Lauren Weisskirk who spent the last 11 months teaching English in a public senior high school in Yogyakarta.
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RI, Yemen to hold JMC meeting
RI, Yemen to hold JMC meeting The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Yemen will jointly host a first ever Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting between the two countries from Aug. 8 to Aug. 10 in Yogyakarta to boost bilateral relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in Jakarta.
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Smoking while diving on the decline in Sentani
Smoking while diving on the decline in Sentani Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Smoking while diving? People may raise their eyebrows when they hear this for the first time. But not the people who live near Sentani Lake in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province. Smoking while diving is common for the Sentani people, who smoke when diving for fish. How they do it?
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Regional elections a waste?
Regional elections a waste? From Kompas There have been reports about the rejection of the results in many of the regional elections marked by mobs ravaging public offices. As a layman, I feel disturbed by these incidents. The cost of repair following such destruction will be taken from the state treasury or regional budgets, which really need the money to construct public facilities or support poor people.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Lion Air responds
Lion Air responds With regard to Gita Ayu's letter titled Lion Air lucky draw lamentation (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 1), we would like to clarify as follows. We already checked your SMS through no. 081808837xxx. Based on the lucky draw system's data, your SMS was received on July 18- July 20 and automatically replied to with PIN numbers, which are 06V9AWN9, 06V9AHX1, 8TL0ABT11, 8TL0A4GG1 and 8TL0ARFG1.
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Health service for the poor
Health service for the poor From Bisnis Indonesia The parents of a premature and ailing baby recently had to spend 11 hours seeking medical treatment in five hospitals before finally being admitted in Harapan Bunda Hospital. Earlier, a scavenger had carry his dead child to Bogor because he could not afford to pay a central Jakarta hospital's ambulance fee.
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Teijin to add $50m to RI investments
Teijin to add $50m to RI investments Japan's second largest textile producer Teijin Ltd. plans to increase investment by US$50 million, compared to its current investment of $450 million, in Indonesia over the next three years to expand its plant's capacity and improve operating efficiency.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Policemen suffer respiratory ailments
Policemen suffer respiratory ailments SURABAYA: The incidence of acute respiratory infection among police officers in East Java increases 5 percent each year, a police official said on Tuesday. East Java traffic police director Sr. Comr. Adjar Triadi revealed the alarming trend on Thursday after receiving 3,000 face masks from PT Kalbe Farma. Last year, from the 35,397 policemen in the province, 5,628 of them had respiratory problems.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Korea Gas may drop one LNG shipment from RI: Pertamina
Korea Gas may drop one LNG shipment from RI: Pertamina Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's major liquefied natural gas (LNG) buyer Korea Gas may drop one shipment of LNG from the country, a top executive of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina says.
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Telkom's overpriced broadband Internet
Telkom's overpriced broadband Internet As an Indonesian high school student, I feel disappointed by the overpriced broadband Internet access that is provided by the state-owned telecommunication company (Telkom). When I was studying abroad in Malaysia recently, I was impressed by the technological advancement and the commitment the government had made to improve the nation's education efficiency by providing affordable broadband for its citizens.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Aug. 5
Rupiah Rates Aug. 5 Banknote rates Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,891.19 7,117.41 Brunei dollar 1 6,194.02 5,585.46 Canadian dollar 1 8,425.95 7,600.20 Swiss franc 1 8,130.11 7,332.86 Danish krone 1 1,697.71 1,531.08 Euro 1 12,666.84 11,423.70 Poundsterling 1 18,220.35 16,435.53 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,316.52 1,187.74 Japanese yen 100 9,192.56 8,290.69 Malaysian ringgit 1 -- -- Norwegian krone 1 1,608.34 1,450.52 New Zealand dollar 1 7,078.53 6,384.16 PNG kina 1 3,464.55 2,941.35 Philippine...
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Gus Dur meets Susilo
Gus Dur meets Susilo Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the latter's private residence in Cikeas, Bogor on Friday night to convey his concern about the issues of Aceh, Papua and controversial edicts delivered by the Indonesian Ulema Council. Gus Dur's daughter Yeni Wahid said both national figures agreed that violence in the name of a certain religion or the state was intolerable.
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Thailand, RP 'attractive': SingTel
Thailand, RP 'attractive': SingTel Bloomberg, Singapore Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Southeast Asia's largest phone company, said the mobile-phone markets in Thailand and the Philippines remain "attractive" even as growth has slowed. SingTel, as the company is known, on Thursday reported a 14 percent jump in fiscal first-quarter profit to S$796 million (US$$482 million) as it gained more phone users in India and Indonesia.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Shares end down as Astra falls amid high rate worries
Shares end down as Astra falls amid high rate worries Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Friday led by further selling in automotive company Astra International amid worries that the high interest rate could hurt the company's sales, dealers said. Dealers said overall sentiment remained weak, weighed down by falls in most Asian markets.
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Female theater workers demand recognition in history books
Female theater workers demand recognition in history books Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many Indonesians recognize the names of stage prima donnas like Fifi Young, Miss Tjitjih, Miss Ribut and Miss Dja Dardanella. Theater news and documents also mention names like Ratna Sarumpaet, Ratna Riantiarno, Sari Madjid and Tuti Maliyati as actresses, directors or playwrights. So, what is the problem with women in the theater actually? Aren't the days where women were banned from the stage over?
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
MUI's edict
MUI's edict I very much regret one of the edicts that the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued in its recent national conference, namely the one about Ahmadiyah being a heretical Islamic sect. This edict has caused anarchic acts to be carried out against several institutions owned by Ahmadiyah, such as its campus, mosques and schools. Labeling a particular sect as heretical requires honesty and transparency.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005, 00:00 WIB
Newmont trial over pollution charges begins
Newmont trial over pollution charges begins Jongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post/Manado The government presented its criminal pollution case against a local subsidiary of U.S.-based Newmont, the world's largest gold miner and a major foreign investor in Indonesia, during a first hearing on Friday in Manado, North Sulawesi.
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Government policy in Papua must be consistent Israr Iskandar Jakarta 2. Mali -- MUI fatwas and freedom of religion in Indonesia 2 x 30 The impact of MUI fatwas on freedom of religion in Indonesia Muhamad Ali Hawaii
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JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS ICRC members visit Papua detention cells MANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Two members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) based in Jakarta visited a detention center at the Manokwari Police station on Friday. One of the ICRC members, Corina Eggenberger, said the visit was aimed at observing the center and providing suggestions to the police on how to improve conditions in their cells. The visit came after two U.S.
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Policy consistency on Papua is imperative
Policy consistency on Papua is imperative Israr Iskandar Jakarta Indonesian leaders were quite disturbed on hearing that two members of the U.S. House of Representatives had questioned the status of Papua within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). Under Bill No. 2601, the U.S. House cast doubt on the effectiveness of Papua's special autonomy and disputed the presence of this territory within NKRI.
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Regional elections a waste?
Regional elections a waste? From Kompas There have been reports about the rejection of the results in many of the regional elections marked by mobs ravaging public offices. As a layman, I feel disturbed by these incidents. The cost of repair following such destruction will be taken from the state treasury or regional budgets, which really need the money to construct public facilities or support poor people.
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NU criticizes controversial MUI edicts
NU criticizes controversial MUI edicts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung/Surabaya More criticism has been levied against the controversial edicts issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), this time from the world's largest Muslim organization, Nahdhatul Ulama (NU), which has around 40 million members.
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Professor sacked for criticism
Professor sacked for criticism MALAYSIA: A Malaysian political science professor who frequently criticized government leaders and policies said on Friday the public university where he works sacked him without giving a reason. Ramasamy Palanisamy, who has worked at the government-funded National University of Malaysia for 25 years, told reporters he was victimized for being outspoken.
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1. Strike (1x36)
1. Strike (1x36) State train workers scrap strike plan 2. Papua (3x16) Papuan council want changes in autonomy status 3. Police (2x18) Money laundering probe may be delayed 4. Speech (2x20) Aceh to be prominent in Susilo's speech 5. SPMB (1x27) University exams announced
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Indonesian appointed UN rights expert
Indonesian appointed UN rights expert GENEVA: The chairman of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, Makarim Wibisono, appointed fellow Indonesian Rudi Muhammad Rizki as the commission's independent expert on human rights and international solidarity. Rizki, a noted human rights lecturer in Indonesia who has served as an ad hoc judge at the Indonesian Human Rights Court, will be asked to prepare a draft declaration on the public's right to international solidarity.
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Officer shoots colleague
Officer shoots colleague BEKASI: Second Brig. Bayu Mediatmoko was about to check the security of his handgun on Thursday morning when it suddenly went off. A bullet hit the leg of his colleague, Second Brig. Deni Ramdani, who was standing nearby. Bekasi Police revealed on Friday that Bayu had been assigned to guard a bank. Deni has been discharged from the hospital as he only suffered minor injuries. The police are still investigating the cause of the incident. -- JP
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A place to stay
A place to stay A teenager was being driven through a clean, tidy residential area on the Jakarta's outskirts and said, "Hey I could live here, how come it's not macet?", referring to Jakarta's dreadful traffic jams. Bliss is a single day here without congested roads, and she had been living a whole week of it.
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Aceh peace to be prominent in SBY's speech
Aceh peace to be prominent in SBY's speech The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is preparing his first state of the nation speech to be presented to the House of Representative on Aug. 16, in which he is slated to report on the peace talks between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
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Rolling back Jakarta's unhealthy urban desert
Rolling back Jakarta's unhealthy urban desert Robert Kelly, Jakarta Believe it or not, Jakarta used to be a green city. Surrounded by lush jungle during its early colonial history, even as late as the 1950s large swathes of the suburbs consisted of farmland. No longer, of course. Since independence, the twin forces of economic development and population growth have literally bulldozed their way through the city's greenery.
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University exam results announced
University exam results announced The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The result of the 2005 university entrance examination announced late on Friday suggests that certain study programs in state universities may have failed to attract enough interest from new students. The national selection committee announced late on Friday in its website www.spmb.or.id the results of the entrance test, which was conducted last month.
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'Traffic jams worse on toll roads'
'Traffic jams worse on toll roads' The government is planning to increase toll road fees by at least 15 percent, ostensibly to reduce the number of cars on the roads and raise money for maintenance. The Jakarta Post asked residents for their comments on the plan. Antonio Juswar, 25, is a dentist. He lives in an apartment in Cengkareng, West Jakarta: I use toll roads every day to reach my workplace. I have to spend at least Rp 8,000 a day. I think the planned hike is simply unrealistic.
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Asia Pacific nations commit to action plans to end poverty
Asia Pacific nations commit to action plans to end poverty The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Delegates from 40 Asia Pacific countries pledged here on Friday to translate their broad acceptance of the world's anti-poverty goals into concrete national financing plans that specify how much it will cost them to attain the targets by 2015.