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Archive: 6 August 2005

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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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

~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.

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.

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.

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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...

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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

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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.

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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.

'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...

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.

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.

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.

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,...

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...

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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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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...

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'

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.