Archive: 6 August 2005
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Sat, 06 Aug 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, August 9, 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Papuan council want changes in special autonomy status
Papuan council want changes in special autonomy statusTiarma 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Police reshuffle may delay money laundering probe
Police reshuffle may delay money laundering probeEva 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shops
Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shopsDamar 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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
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 2015Jakarta, 5 August 20051. 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Most country reports silent on women's issues
Most country reports silent on women's issuesAti 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?Maybe it is because, for instance, girls still drop out of school so parents can keep their...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty in Aceh camp
Infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty in Aceh campNani 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Fasten your seat belts
Fasten your seat beltsAllow 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
~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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Bogor adamant on Bojong plant
Bogor adamant on Bojong plantTheresia 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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A good solution for Indonesia's waste problems Tiromsa Sinaga Ubud, Bali2. 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
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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,...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
MUI fatwas and freedom of religion in Indonesia
MUI fatwas and freedom of religion in IndonesiaMuhamad 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
I feel like Zheng He himself, Yamashita says
I feel like Zheng He himself, Yamashita saysHarry 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
checked --JSR
checked --JSR Stoical and reserved Kalpataru laureateEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/West Sumba, East Nusa TenggaraOn 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
State train workers scrap strike plan
State train workers scrap strike planMuninggar 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
PKS steps up pressure on ruling over Depok poll
PKS steps up pressure on ruling over Depok pollYuli 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Tsunami-hit Aceh still clearing debris
Tsunami-hit Aceh still clearing debris Page 3Acehnese infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty Page 5Young pianist tames his savage breast Page 17
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
TV Program: Monday, August 8, 2005
TV Program: Monday, August 8, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:00 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:30 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English News...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Manuscript shed light on Buton history
Manuscript shed light on Buton historyHasrul, 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4,
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4, 2005Suggested titles:Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiative into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Better teaching to improve education
Better teaching to improve educationPaul 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
A good solution for Indonesia's waste problems
A good solution for Indonesia's waste problemsTiromsa 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Indocement
IndocementPhoto 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Sutiyoso backs ITC's bid in monorail deadlock
Sutiyoso backs ITC's bid in monorail deadlockDamar 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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 animalsLenita Sulthani Reuters/Cikananga, SukambumiLooking irritated, animal trainer Alen tries to ignore the loud shrieks of "good morning"...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Young pianist tames his savage breast
Young pianist tames his savage breastM. 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Govt eyes more money from share sales
Govt eyes more money from share salesUrip 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
'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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Shares end down as Astra falls amid high rate worries
Shares end down as Astra falls amid high rate worriesDow 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Female theater workers demand recognition in history books
Female theater workers demand recognition in history booksEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaMany Indonesians recognize the names of stage prima donnas like Fifi Young, Miss Tjitjih, Miss Ribut and Miss Dja Dardanella.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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,...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Newmont trial over pollution charges begins
Newmont trial over pollution charges beginsJongker 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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Government policy in Papua must be consistent Israr Iskandar Jakarta2. 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
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSICRC members visit Papua detention cellsMANOKWARI, 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Policy consistency on Papua is imperative
Policy consistency on Papua is imperativeIsrar 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Regional elections a waste?
Regional elections a waste?From KompasThere 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
NU criticizes controversial MUI edicts
NU criticizes controversial MUI edictsThe 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Thailand, RP 'attractive': SingTel
Thailand, RP 'attractive': SingTelBloomberg, 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Aceh peace to be prominent in SBY's speech
Aceh peace to be prominent in SBY's speechThe 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Rolling back Jakarta's unhealthy urban desert
Rolling back Jakarta's unhealthy urban desertRobert 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
University exam results announced
University exam results announcedThe 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
'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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Regional elections a waste?
Regional elections a waste?From KompasThere 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
JIL, hard-liners sidestep confrontation
JIL, hard-liners sidestep confrontationThe 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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'
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Property market shows positive outlook in second half
Property market shows positive outlook in second halfThe 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Sunardi builds city with patience
Sunardi builds city with patienceDamar 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
H1 retail growth slower
H1 retail growth slowerThe 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Truth commission expects tough task ahead
Truth commission expects tough task aheadWahyoe 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
AMINEF bridges cultural gaps
AMINEF bridges cultural gapsThe 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
RI, Yemen to hold JMC meeting
RI, Yemen to hold JMC meetingThe 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Smoking while diving on the decline in Sentani
Smoking while diving on the decline in SentaniNethy 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Asia Pacific nations commit to action plans to end poverty
Asia Pacific nations commit to action plans to end povertyThe 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Health service for the poor
Health service for the poorFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Korea Gas may drop one LNG shipment from RI: Pertamina
Korea Gas may drop one LNG shipment from RI: PertaminaLeony 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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).
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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.