Archive: 14 September 2005
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Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Foreigners arrested for visa forgery
Foreigners arrested for visa forgeryAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo persons holding passports from the Republic of Congo were arrested on Monday for falsifying documents including visas, passports and credit cards at an apartment in Pulogadung, East Jakarta.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Former Aceh rebels remain wary as disarmament nears
Former Aceh rebels remain wary as disarmament nearsNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, PidieDistrust and fear still runs deep among members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as the date for the decommissioning of weapons is drawing near.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Joint air patrols begin in Malacca Strait
Joint air patrols begin in Malacca StraitClarence Fernandez, Reuters/Subang Air Force Base, MalaysiaThe four Southeast Asian nations guarding the Malacca Strait started joint air patrols of the vital sea lane on Tuesday when a Malaysian military plane took to the air with Singaporeans on board.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
JP/18/SCHL1
JP/18/SCHL1checked -JSR School turns scavengers into scholars, citizensKaren Stingemore The Jakarta Post/JakartaWith the Indonesian flag flying high above the entrance way and the echo of laughter and eager voices drifting along the corridor, PKBM (Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat, or Center For...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Minority rights in Indonesia's multi-religious society
Minority rights in Indonesia's multi-religious societyAleksius Jemadu, Bandung Numerical strength does not define human dignity. Being a member of a majority or minority group in society is not a relevant factor to qualify one as a legitimate carrier of demand for social justice and political...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
College student steals to pay fees
College student steals to pay fees JAKARTA: A student at a private university in Jakarta has been arrested for stealing on a number of occasions from a neighbor's house in Pulo Gebang Permai, Cakung, East Jakarta.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Toward bourgeois hegemony
Toward bourgeois hegemonyFrom Media IndonesiaThe political discourses in the country today make a clear-cut distinction between the public sector represented by the state and the private sector embodying market forces.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Embassy bombing hero gets promotion
Embassy bombing hero gets promotionAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough his voice was barely audible, let alone understood, Brig. Asep Wahyudi, 21, one of the victims of the Australian Embassy bombing delighted both reporters and colleagues with his high spirits and persistence to remain...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Suspect named in assault case
Suspect named in assault case JAKARTA: Investigators from the internal affairs division at National Police Headquarters have named Second Brig. Darmawan Manik a suspect in the assault on the head of intelligence and security at the North Bogor Police, First Adj. Insp. Wawan Setiawan.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Govt clears way for Cepu block deal
Govt clears way for Cepu block dealLeony Aurora and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA new regulation amending a previous one on the upstream oil and gas sector has been issued to speed up the settlement of the Cepu block dispute, but could also be used for similar cases in the future, a...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Pertamina blamed for oil smuggling
Pertamina blamed for oil smugglingEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government plans to speed up a proposed shake-up of the management of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina in response to the failure of the company's internal monitoring system to prevent oil smuggling from an East...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Diarrhea kills three infants
Diarrhea kills three infantsBANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The diarrhea outbreak that has affected Lampung province over the past month has so far claimed the lives of three infants. The latest victim was Arbi, 1, an child from South Lampung regency, who died of diarrhea and pneumonia on Monday night,...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Moderates, conservatives dispute freedom of thought
Moderates, conservatives dispute freedom of thoughtHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing a controversial fatwa by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), which strongly recommends an end to liberalism, pluralism and secularism, Muslim moderates and conservatives are debating whether Islam...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
GAM ready to hand in, destroy weapons
GAM ready to hand in, destroy weaponsNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, PidieIn line with the peace deal earlier signed by the Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM), GAM members have begun gathering weapons and have said they are ready to hand them over to the Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM).
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Subsidy for education left undelivered to 11 provinces
Subsidy for education left undelivered to 11 provincesRendi A. Witular and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/YogyakartaWith another fuel price hike looming, low-income assistance funds from a fuel price increase in March have not been fully delivered to the education sector.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Court hands down harsher punishment for Puteh
Court hands down harsher punishment for PutehMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Supreme Court would appear to have sounded the death knell for the efforts by suspended Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh to avoid going to prison after it upheld his conviction on graft charges in...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. PERTAMINA: 1 X 32
1. PERTAMINA: 1 X 32 Pertamina blamed for oil smuggling 2. FUEL: 2 X 24 Pertamina to apply market prices to more industries 3. JUNTA: 1 X 32 Rice blasts Myanmar over repression 4. SUMMIT: 1 X 32 Still no final deal on UN reforms
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Ambon city, a melting pot of culture and religion
Ambon city, a melting pot of culture and religionM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAmbon city has a colorful history, starting from the struggle between the Portuguese, British and Dutch colonial powers to the humanitarian tragedy that ravaged the city in 1999 when residents of different...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Rupiah Rates Sept.13
Rupiah Rates Sept.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 8,162.67 7,390.09 7,817.07 7,735.55 Brunei dollar 1 6,321.15 5,721.69 6,053.53 5,989.16 Canadian dollar 1 8,951.63 8,103.43 8,572.63 8,482.24 Swiss franc 1 8,446.83 7,649.12 8,089.21 8,006.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Health services still inferior for poor
Health services still inferior for poorSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaLow income people are not getting the free medical care they are entitled to despite having health cards, prompting an angry response from the Minister of Health.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Sumardi makes herbal brews to ward off bird flu virus
Sumardi makes herbal brews to ward off bird flu virusSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAvian influenza endangers not only poultry, but also human lives. Three people in Indonesia have died after being infected by the bird flu virus, with an additional case occurring just recently.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Prices rise over fuel price hike fears
Prices rise over fuel price hike fearsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the fuel price increase is still a plan, the prices of basic commodities here have already gone up, with rice, sugar and palm oil taking the lead.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
On closure of churches
On closure of churches We refer to the visit of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to the United States.I strongly request to President George W. Bush, the U.S. Congress and leaders of the United Nations to ask President Susilo to stop the illegal closure of many churches in Indonesia by hard-line groups.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Mandala airline crash pollutes water and air
Mandala airline crash pollutes water and airApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanResidents living at the Mandala aircraft crash site in Medan were warned by experts on Tuesday against consuming water from artesian wells in the area since it is reportedly contaminated.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Polish trade mission to look
Polish trade mission to look at Indonesian mining sector The Economic and Commercial Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Jakarta kindly informs all Indonesian entrepreneurs, that a trade mission consisting of members of the Polish Mining Chamber of Industry and Commerce is visiting...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Front-end loading -- Susilo's best political option
Front-end loading -- Susilo's best political optionMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt has not been a good year for Indonesia's first democratically elected president.Before the end of the year, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will again have to decide on a policy that is likely to...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
IPB opens first
IPB opens first cricket workshop BOGOR: To support the development of natural resources in the country, the Bogor Agricultural Institute will hold the country's first research workshop on crickets."We are supporting the development of crickets as a commodity by working together with more than...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Embassy bomber gets death penalty
Embassy bomber gets death penaltyAgencies, JakartaA militant vowed revenge after he was sentenced to death on Tuesday for plotting last year's deadly bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, which the judges said was funded by Osama bin Laden.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Sakato artists seek their place on the map
Sakato artists seek their place on the mapCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaAmidst the vibrancy of art today, with installations -- video, photography and comics -- drawing increasing attention, landscapes as a subject matter have gradually taken a second row.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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ADS: POLAND;cd; Publication date Sept 20 checked Polish mining machinery, equipment and technology Poland is rich in mineral resources and ranks with the leading world producers and exporters of coal, sulfur, copper and silver.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Pertamina to apply market prices to more industries
Pertamina to apply market prices to more industriesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs pressure to rein in the fuel subsidy grows, state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina will cut its subsidized fuel quota for industries to eight kiloliters (kl) a month -- a third of the current level.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Oil-based fuels to rise to market levels by 2008
Oil-based fuels to rise to market levels by 2008Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing a process of gradually reducing costly fuel subsidies over the coming years, the government hopes to eventually arrive at a stage where the prices of gasoline and other oil-based fuels will be...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. Harga -- 1 x 35
1. Harga -- 1 x 35 Prices rise over fuel price hike fears 2. Flu -- 3 x 15 Free medical care on offer to people with flu symptoms 3. Congo -- 1 x 38 Foreigners arrested for visa forgery 4 Buta -- 1 x 38 Illiteracy traps people in poverty 5. Speak -- 1 x 38 'We need better grooming for athletes'
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
JP/18/SCHL2
JP/18/SCHL2checked --JSR Kamal now has the world at his fingertipsNot that long ago 11-year-old Kamal could not see a future for himself, but now he has aspirations to be a pilot.He really enjoys school and his favorite subject is maths.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
No mention of grounded planes
No mention of grounded planes In The Jakarta Post Sept. 12 edition, on page 1, there was no mention of which airlines had their planes grounded by Minister Hatta Rajasa. Why is the Post being so kind to the errant airlines?In Kompas on Sept.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Free medication for residents with flu symptoms
Free medication for residents with flu symptomsDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe City Health Agency said on Tuesday the city administration would cover the medical costs of any resident of Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, showing influenza symptoms following the death of a 37-year-old local...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Locals demand indigenous officials
Locals demand indigenous officialsGORONTALO, Gorontalo: A leading figure in Boalemo has called on the regental government to prioritize locals in the recruitment of civil servants in the regency. Rahman Ismail said that so far, the Boalemo bureaucracy had been dominated by people from outside the...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
30 islands have no names
30 islands have no namesSURABAYA: A professor has expressed concern on Tuesday that at least 30 of Indonesia's supposed 17,540 islands have no names. "I am worried that if these islands are not given names immediately, Indonesia will soon lose the islands to other countries.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Players hope for good draw in Bali volleyball tourney
Players hope for good draw in Bali volleyball tourneyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali The US$200,000 Bali Open, one of the stops on this year's Swatch-Federation Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) World Tour, begins on Wednesday with some players hoping for a good draw to help...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
German banks to fund S'pore Flyer
German banks to fund S'pore Flyer SINGAPORE: Two leading German banks, DBM and HVB Asia, will finance the construction of a giant observation wheel in Singapore, reported Channel News Asia on Tuesday.The S$240 million (US$143 million) Singapore Flyer promises to be one of Singapore's top...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Govt to press ahead with plan to buy back Indosat shares
Govt to press ahead with plan to buy back Indosat sharesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will continue with its plan to acquire more shares in the country's second largest telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite (Indosat), a minister says.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
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checked Poland - Indonesia economic relationsIndonesia is an important trade partner of Poland in the Southeast Asia region. The trade balance between the two countries has showed steady growth over the past few years.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Shell Indonesia retail operations await subsidy move
Shell Indonesia retail operations await subsidy move Phelim Kyne Dow Jones/JakartaAn Indonesian unit of Royal Dutch Shell PLC has delayed the launch of a long-planned line of Shell-branded retail gasoline stations until the government clarifies its fuel price subsidy policy, a company executive...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Indofood to cut jobs, flavors on competition
Indofood to cut jobs, flavors on competitionSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's biggest instant noodle maker, said it plans to cut jobs and unpopular flavors as rising competition in Indonesia and a slump in the currency erode profit.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. Analis -- 1x42
1. Analis -- 1x42 Front-end loading -- Susilo's best political option 2. GAM ----- 3x16 Former Aceh rebels remain wary as disarmament nears 3. Islam --- 1x40 Moderates, conservatives dispute freedom of thought 4. Asep ---- 2x18 Embassy bombing hero gets extraordinary promotion
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
JP/19/GONG
JP/19/GONGGongs prove to be a striking success in BogorIn the best traditions of Indonesian tourism a unique attraction involving culture, music and craft is poorly promoted and hard to find. But the effort is worth the energy, reports The Jakarta Post contributor Duncan Graham from Bogor.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Police arrest wrong suspect
Police arrest wrong suspect SURABAYA: Police in East Java said they had arrested a man thought to have been Malaysian fugitive Azahari bin Husin, a key terrorist suspect, but later released him on Tuesday.East Java Police spokesman Comr.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Deadline to deal with refugees extended
Deadline to deal with refugees extendedThe Jakarta Post, AmbonThe Maluku administration has extended the deadline for resolving the province's refugee problem to the end of the year following its failure to meet the Sept. 15 deadline, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Doing business in RI remains costly, IFC says
Doing business in RI remains costly, IFC saysThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is at risk of falling further behind many of its regional rivals in terms of attracting foreign investment due to the continuing high cost of doing business here, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
'We need better grooming for athletes'
'We need better grooming for athletes'Legislators have approved the long-awaited bill on sports that requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and funds for organizations involved in developing the country's sports.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Gigi to tour U.S. cities again
Gigi to tour U.S. cities again JAKARTA: Local outfit Gigi, a rock band that has scored hits such as Angan (Daydream) and Terbang (Flying) is expected to stage a four-date show in cities in the United States.Starting on Sept. 16, the band will play arenas in east-coast U.S. cities.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Free medication care on offer to people with flu symptoms
Free medication care on offer to people with flu symptomsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Health Agency said on Tuesday the city administration would cover the medical costs of any resident of Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, showing influenza symptoms following the death of a...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Irishman wins 2nd stage in Purwokerto
Irishman wins 2nd stage in Purwokerto PURWOKERTO: Irish rider David McCann of Giant Asia Racing clinched the second stage of the Tour d'Indonesia 2005 from Cirebon, West Java to Purwokerto, Central Java here on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, again
Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, againJP/20/GUESSGigi to tour U.S. cities again Local outfit Gigi, a rock band that has scored hits such as Angan (Daydream) and Terbang (Flying) is expected to stage a four-date show in cities in the United States.Starting on Sept.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
JP/20/DANIEL
JP/20/DANIELDaniels enjoys lighting up livesSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central Java "I'm like a moth drawn to the flame. When you switch on a light bulb at night, you will see moths are flying around it. Moths like the light, and so do I.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Parkway buys 31% of Pantai
Parkway buys 31% of PantaiChan Sue Ling and Yoolim Lee, Bloomberg/Singapore Parkway Holdings Ltd., Asia's second-biggest publicly traded hospital operator, bought a 31 percent stake in Malaysia's Pantai Holdings Bhd. for S$139 million (US$83 million) to expand in Southeast Asia.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Less is more for women's tennis: Davenport
Less is more for women's tennis: DavenportBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, BaliWith a clogged tournament schedule and players traveling to distant points around the globe for their next competition, the top ranks of women's tennis resembled a casualty list for much of 2005.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. Rois -- 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x15)
1. Rois -- 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x15)Australian Embassy bomber gets death2. Puteh -- 42 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x22)Court hands down harsher punishment for Puteh 3. Lindsay -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32)Less is more for women's tennis: Davenport 4.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
AGO told to go easy on corruption suspects
AGO told to go easy on corruption suspectsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith numerous corruption cases still hanging because of a lack of evidence or other "difficulties", the Attorney General was told on Tuesday to use his discretionary power to reduce or even drop charges against...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Lesser-known lymphoma produces alarming statistic
Lesser-known lymphoma produces alarming statisticEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPro-democracy activist Ibrahim "Bram" G. Zakir has the resilience of a warrior. A political prisoner in the Soeharto years, his unfaltering loyalty to his country and dream of a people's democracy have never...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Mobile phone lands aircraft in wrong airport
Mobile phone lands aircraft in wrong airportJAKARTA: Wings Air passengers were baffled on Monday when the aircraft that took them from Jakarta landed in a deserted airport after the cabin crew announced they were arriving in Padang, West Sumatra, just on schedule.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
SBY video conference raise eyebrows
SBY video conference raise eyebrowsRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's decision to lead Cabinet meetings while on an overseas trip has begun to spark speculation as to whether he has lost trust in his aides at home.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Victims of rights abuses seek justice
Victims of rights abuses seek justiceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the renewed focus on the government's slowness in establishing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR), victims of human rights abuses and the relatives of those killed by government forces are demanding...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Govt urged to dissolve anti-GAM 'militias' in Aceh
Govt urged to dissolve anti-GAM 'militias' in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Aceh Working Group (AWG) has urged authorities to disarm and dissolve civilian militias in Aceh province, for fear that they could disrupt the peace process there.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Mainstream Islam and Ahmadiyah in Indonesia
Mainstream Islam and Ahmadiyah in IndonesiaMuhamad Ali, Manoa, Hawaii Tolerance is not always easy for many Muslims because they tend to reinforce differences and boundaries, rather than commonalities.They have tended to set theological boundaries according to their interpretation of religious...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Australia's Wood fuels the spirit of optimism
Australia's Wood fuels the spirit of optimismTrevor Robb, Agence France-Presse/Perth, AustraliaWhen bombs ripped through Kuta in the Indonesian resort island of Bali almost three years ago, 202 people were killed. For many of those who survived, the nightmare had just begun.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Mutual fund industry hit hard by huge redemptions: Assosiation
Mutual fund industry hit hard by huge redemptions: AssosiationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter experiencing a boom over the past three years, mutual funds are coming back down to earth with a surge in redemptions since early this year, industry players say.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
TV Program: Thursday, September 15, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, September 15, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Friends7:30 Music8:00 Women World10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Philosophy of beauty
Philosophy of beauty I refer to your article in The Jakarta Post on Sunday Aug. 28. I admire Martha Tilaar for her achievements as a woman entrepreneur and for her many international awards in recognition of her excellent performance. However allow me to make some comments: 1.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Illiteracy traps Jakarta residents in poverty
Illiteracy traps Jakarta residents in povertyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA woman spends 12 hours a day sitting at a crossroads on Jl. Pramuka, East Jakarta, waiting for people to throw small change from their vehicles.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
RI's Wynne wilts as miffed Mirza crashes out in Bali
RI's Wynne wilts as miffed Mirza crashes out in BaliBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali National number two Wynne Prakusya had only herself to blame in a second round loss at the Wismilak International on Tuesday, while much heralded Indian teenager Sania Mirza departed in a hit-and-miss...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourism
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourism Associated Press/Singapore Singapore seeks to boost tourism with a giant wheel that planners say will be 43 meters (142 feet) taller than the London Eye, a similar attraction beside the River Thames.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
SBY video conference raise eyebrows
SBY video conference raise eyebrowsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's decision to lead Cabinet meetings while on an overseas trip has begun to spark speculation as to whether he has lost trust in his aides at home.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
IPB opens first cricket workshop
IPB opens first cricket workshop BOGOR: To support the development of natural resources in the country, the Bogor Agricultural Institute will hold the country's first research workshop on crickets."We are supporting the development of crickets as a commodity by working together with more than...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Govt should also improve athlete's recruitment
Govt should also improve athlete's recruitment Legislators have approved the long-awaited bill on sports that requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and funds for organizations involved in developing the country's sports.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
RI to Timor Leste fuel smuggling goes unabated
RI to Timor Leste fuel smuggling goes unabatedYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangFuel smuggling has been widespread over the Batam-East Kalimantan border and also over the border of West Timor regency and the neighboring country of Timor Leste, causing hundreds of thousands of U.S.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Officials must not
Officials must not indulge in theoriesFrom Kompas As fuel supplies have become increasingly critical in this country the authorities concerned need to take quick decisions to get the crisis under control.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Witness testifies against Pollycarpus
Witness testifies against Pollycarpus JAKARTA: Garuda Indonesia vice president of corporate security Ramelgia Anwar testified on Tuesday that he did not know who assigned pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, charged with playing a role in the murder of Munir, to fly to Singapore on the same flight...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. Ali -- mainstream Islam and the Ahmadiyah in Indonesia
1. Ali -- mainstream Islam and the Ahmadiyah in Indonesia 2 x 23 Mainstream Islam and Ahmadiyah in Indonesia Muhamad Ali Manoa, Hawaii2. Alex -- The minority rights in a democratic society 2 x 30 Minority rights in Indonesia's multi-religious society Aleksius Jemadu Bandung
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Red tape and business
Red tape and businessFrom Media Indonesia When I handled administrative matters for a construction license in my district office, it took four exhausting days to get one simple stamp. The bureaucratic red tape is eroding the function of public service.