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Archive: 3 September 2005

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Govt to boost antipolio campaign

Govt to boost antipolio campaignMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has vowed to become more aggressive in conducting its polio vaccination campaign targeted at millions of under- fives.

Students to pay lower tuition fees due to higher subsidy

Students to pay lower tuition fees due to higher subsidyDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaElementary and junior high school students who are from low- income families will pay lower school fees as of January as the city administration and central government plan to subsidize their education.

SBY's policy do little for rupiah

SBY's policy do little for rupiahThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's four-policy package has done little to help defend the rupiah, as analysts have criticized it as not including measures that had been expected by the market.

~Advertorial --- Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005

~Advertorial --- Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2005 Growing together with community Growing together with community in which a mining company operates is key to operating successfully in Indonesia. "Any natural resource-based companies like mining firms should not separate themselves from the environment...

Students protest councillor's comments

Students protest councillor's comments KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Hundreds of students staged a protest on Thursday outside the Southeast Sulawesi provincial council building to demand that councillor Hermanto to apologize over comments that the students claimed denigrated Haluoleo University.

Low rupiah no boon for furniture makers

Low rupiah no boon for furniture makersSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Jepara The plunge of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar has not significantly affected the furniture industry in Jepara, Central Java.

Without subsidy, gas more attractive

Without subsidy, gas more attractiveUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government should remove existing subsidies on oil-based fuels if it wants to encourage the use of Indonesia's abundant reserves of natural gas, and attract more investment to the sector, an industry player has said.

Bowler Alex Liew savors his string of success

Bowler Alex Liew savors his string of successMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Like many athletes, Alex Liew Kien Liang has developed his own ritual when he steps up to bowl.The 29-year-old southpaw scrutinizes the pins for a moment from his chair, then stands up and moves his playing...

RI crisis spells trouble for Singapore firms

RI crisis spells trouble for Singapore firmsS. Anuradha, Dow Jones/Singapore The dramatic fall in Indonesia's currency and stock market has not rattled Singapore's market, but some analysts warn this lack of reaction smacks of complacency, with contagion a real threat.

House urges govt to lobby U.S. over Papua issue

House urges govt to lobby U.S. over Papua issueTony Hotland and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives has warned the government to take all possible measures to block a U.S.

'Officials turn a blind eye to unlicensed schools'

'Officials turn a blind eye to unlicensed schools'Authorities are taking a unsympathetic stance on the issuance of diplomas by unlicensed institutions, including the now-defunct Institut Managemen Global Indonesia (IMGI).

Padang landslide kills eleven

Padang landslide kills elevenSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Padang A landslide triggered by torrential rain buried eight homes in Padang, West Sumatra on Friday, killing 11 people and leaving at least 14 others missing.

Exports up 26% in first seven months

Exports up 26% in first seven monthsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Amid lingering uncertainty over the economy, as evident from the volatile rupiah, the Central Statistic Agency (BPS) reported on Thursday that the country's exports continued to put in a strong showing during the first...

~For Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) edition/Sunday

~For Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) edition/Sunday;JP; ANPAc..r.. Sampoerna-CSR-program Reviving the glory of Virginia tobacco Haji Lallu Ayub, a villager in Sikur district, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara looked happy to see the quality of the tobacco leaves from his farm.

AGO still undecided on trial of bad bankers

AGO still undecided on trial of bad bankersEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is undecided about whether to proceed with prosecuting fugitive bad bankers who stole state money but risk not recovering state losses, or drop the charges and agree to accept...

Sumatran orangutans face extinction as peace comes

Sumatran orangutans face extinction as peace comesJeremy Lovell, London Rebuilding after December's devastating tsunami and the dawn of peace in Indonesia's Aceh province could mean annihilation for the region's orangutans.

Students to pay lower tuition fees due to higher subsidy

Students to pay lower tuition fees due to higher subsidyDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaElementary and junior high school students who are from low- income families will pay lower school fees as of January as the city administration and central government plan to subsidize their education.

~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008

~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 Suggested titles: PT Inco adheres to CSR principles to benefit locals PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs Communities living near natural resource-based companies, including mining firms, have high expectation of being...

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JP/5/FAUZINew West Sumatra governor faces daunting challengesSyofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/PadangAfter successfully implementing the principles of good governance in Solok regency, Gamawan Fauzi, who was elected West Sumatra governor in the July 27 gubernatorial election, has vowed to...

Butler on an arduous bus ride

Butler on an arduous bus rideEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On his visit to Indonesia this week, Pulitzer-prize-winning author Robert Olen Butler, 60, kept his face pressed to the window of a Bandung-Lampung bus, eagerly watching the landscape along the way.

Regreening the city desert

Regreening the city 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.

'Green' team aims for medals on the links

'Green' team aims for medals on the linksThe Jakarta Post Jakarta After being left off the roster for the 22nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Vietnam in 2003, golf makes its return in the Philippines this year with Indonesia fielding a team of newcomers.

'Diploma issue blew up only due to media'

'Diploma issue blew up only due to media' Authorities are taking a unsympathetic stance on the issuance of diplomas by unlicensed institutions, including the now-defunct Institut Managemen Global Indonesia (IMGI).

During the three-decade war between the Indonesian Military

During the three-decade war between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), burning down schools in conflict areas was a common occurrence, with the two sides generally blaming each other for the vandalism.This of course was before the Dec.

Everybody needs a hero

Everybody needs a hero Anybody who watched documentaries on the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center tragedy must have been impressed by the firefighters' bravery. People undoubtedly learned how to fully appreciate firefighters.Compared to the Sept.

1. 5MEBEL (2x18)

1. 5MEBEL (2x18)Furniture makers getting by amid rupiah's slide2. 5PLAY (2x27)Artists make child's play a priority in Yogyakarta 3. 5TELE (2x24)IT projects help reduce poverty through education

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;JP; BRC; ANPAs..r.. Golf-West Java Open-women Veteran Jamilah wins West Java women's tourney JP/9/BRIEFS Veteran Jamilah wins West Java women's event CIMANGGIS, West Java: Jamilah of Banten finished with a one- under par 71 on Thursday to sweep the West Java Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship...

Official grilled for drunk-driving

Official grilled for drunk-driving JAKARTA: Head of Central Jakarta Public Order Agency Frans Silalahi was questioned by police on Friday for alleged drunkenness.Criminal unit head of Taman Sari subprecinct in West Jakarta First Insp. Pujiarto said police arrested him early Friday in a taxi.

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 5, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 5, 2005Exhibitions* Painting Gema Bunga ke Panorama by Sidik W. Martowidjoyo, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 9.

Local preference for tea puts Coca-Cola in cold sweat

Local preference for tea puts Coca-Cola in cold sweatEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The first attempt by PT Coca-Cola Indonesia was Hi-C.It failed, without even starting to gain recognition in the market.The second, Frestea, fared better.

Vaccination officers need better training

Vaccination officers need better trainingThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter overseeing the polio immunization drive in her subdistrict a few months ago, Dede Kartini, the immunization coordinator for a community health center in South Jakarta is confident in her job.

City braces for influx of beggars

City braces for influx of beggars JAKARTA: The city administration is anticipating a possible influx of seasonal beggars, who often come to Jakarta from various areas in West and Central Java prior to the Ramadhan (fasting) month, which this year falls in early October.

Jakarta's four DPD members launches antigraft campaign

Jakarta's four DPD members launches antigraft campaignBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The four members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) representing Jakarta have launched a pilot anti-corruption campaign, distributing 50,000 posters asking the public to report to them...

Life sentences sought for drug suspects

Life sentences sought for drug suspectsTheresia Sufa/Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta Prosecutors at the Cibinong Court in Bogor demanded on Thursday life sentences for two drug defendants -- Bangkit Satrio alias Bangkit and Bertje Albert John Bessie alias Boy -- for producing and...

Rise of reality TV in Malaysia sets stage for cultural, religious flap

Rise of reality TV in Malaysia sets stage for cultural, religious flap Sean Young Associated Press/Kuala LumpurA young man's evening spent bowling with his prospective girlfriend, followed by dinner with her parents, would seem the most innocent of dates.

~CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -- Sept 4

~CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -- Sept 4 ;JP; ANPAd..r.. CSR-corporate-program How can a company grow by giving back? Elvera N. Makki Jakarta Ironically, this is still a question frequently asked not only by new emerging companies but also by big multinational ones, amid the era of what we call...

Asians sympathize with Katrina victims

Asians sympathize with Katrina victimsReuters, New Delhi/Jakarta Survivors of Asia's deadly tsunami said on Thursday they felt great sympathy for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the United States, having themselves felt nature's wrath.

Three young photographers on Independence

Three young photographers on IndependenceEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta For three Indonesian photographers, Paul Kadarisman, Keke Tumbuan and Timur Angin, all born in the 1970s, Independence Day in 1945 is remote and must be pondered and understood.

'Officials turn a blind eye to unlicensed schools'

'Officials turn a blind eye to unlicensed schools'Authorities are taking a unsympathetic stance on the issuance of diplomas by unlicensed institutions, including the now-defunct Institut Managemen Global Indonesia (IMGI).

Waste management solution

Waste management solution As a consultant working for the government of Indonesia, the World Bank, the ADB and bilateral agencies for the past 15 years in Indonesia, I was staggered when I read the article entitled City plans to use incinerators to handle waste in The Jakarta Post, 20 Aug. 20.

Govt set to slightly increase minimum wages

Govt set to slightly increase minimum wagesRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minimum wages for workers in the country are set to improve slightly next year, with the government issuing a ruling requiring employers to add allowances for recreational activities and compulsory savings to...

TV Program: Monday, September 5, 2005

TV Program: Monday, September 5, 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...

Oil prices fall but refinery concerns remain after hurricane

Oil prices fall but refinery concerns remain after hurricaneAgence France-Presse, London World oil prices dipped on Friday, but remained in reach of US$70 amid supply concerns fueled by a shortage of refinery capacity in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 1, 2005:

Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 1, 2005: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Indonesia: Shifting from monetary to fiscal policy

Indonesia: Shifting from monetary to fiscal policyHendi Kariawan Jakarta Indonesia began to become more reliant on monetary rather than fiscal approaches in nation economic policy in the early 1980s. In 1983, the government deregulated interest rate policies and later in 1988 abandoned its planned...

Students to pay lower tuition fees

Students to pay lower tuition feesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Elementary and junior high school students who are from low- income families will pay lower school fees as of January as the city administration and central government plan to subsidize their education.

Merpati moves to Terminal IIF

Merpati moves to Terminal IIF JAKARTA: Starting Sept. 1, state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines has moved its operation from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's Terminal IA to Terminal IIF, to join national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.

Angie pulls out of Bali tournament

Angie pulls out of Bali tournament JAKARTA: National number one Angelique "Angie" Widjaja has withdrawn from the Wismilak International tennis tournament in Nusa Dua, Bali, later this month on her doctor's advice.

Bowler Alex Liew savors his success

Bowler Alex Liew savors his successMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Like many athletes, Alex Liew Kien Liang has developed his own ritual when he steps up to bowl.The 29-year-old southpaw scrutinizes the pins for a moment from his chair, then stands up and moves his playing arm in a firm...

PLN corruption case may be dropped: Hendarman

PLN corruption case may be dropped: HendarmanEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prosecutors may have to drop an investigation into alleged graft in state electricity company PLN in a case that some said could involve a member of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Cabinet.

Asia overtakes Middle East as developing world's top arms market

Asia overtakes Middle East as developing world's top arms marketP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/Washington Asia has overtaken the Middle East as the largest arms market in the developing world, with India and China locked in a grueling race to purchase weapons from Russia, according to a...

1. Cabinet -- 2x20

1. Cabinet -- 2x20 Leading figures call for immediate Cabinet shake-up 2. Crash --- 2x22 Three victims of Padang chopper crash found dead 3. Fire --- 1x40 Fire: A familiar visitor to Jakarta's markets 4. Susul --- 1x36 Orangutans face extinction as peace comes

RI, East Timor to demarcate border

RI, East Timor to demarcate border KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian and Timor Leste governments plan to erect 50 border marker posts this year along the frontier between the two countries. The border demarcation work is being carried out as follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding...

'Green' team aims for medals on the links

'Green' team aims for medals on the linksThe Jakarta Post Jakarta After being left off the roster for the 22nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Vietnam in 2003, golf makes its return in the Philippines this year with Indonesia fielding a team of newcomers.

Three victims of crash found dead

Three victims of crash found deadSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Padang A search and rescue team found on Friday the remains of three passengers in a helicopter that crashed a day earlier in the Ladang Padi area near the West Sumatra provincial capital of Padang.

Thai Embassy clarifies

Thai Embassy clarifies I refer to the article of Thang D. Nguyen titled Thaksin can learn from Indonesia that appeared in the Aug. 25 edition of The Jakarta Post, making an analogy between problems in the southern provinces of Thailand and Aceh.

Susilo's policy done little to rupiah

Susilo's policy done little to rupiahThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's four-policy package has done little to help defend the rupiah, as analysts have criticized it as not including measures that had been expected by the market.

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~;JP; ANPAd..r.. CSR-Indonesia-trend CSR in Indonesia: Are we up to the challenge? Chrysanti Hasibuan-Sedyono Jakarta Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or corporate citizenship has been the subject of much discussion here in recent times.

Fleeing Thais put Malaysia in tight spot

Fleeing Thais put Malaysia in tight spotJalil Hamid, Reuters/Pengkalan Kubor, Malaysia Walking a diplomatic tight-rope, Malaysia gave an assurance on Friday it would not immediately hand back 131 Thai Muslims who fled across the border this week from troubled southern Thailand.

Daegu, Hong Kong win team bowling

Daegu, Hong Kong win team bowlingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The host team secured a solitary bronze on Friday in the 19th Asian Intercity Tenpin Bowling Championship, with Daegu of South Korea and Hong Kong splitting gold in the men's and women's team events.

Artists make child's play a priority in Yogyakarta

Artists make child's play a priority in YogyakartaSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta While malls, office buildings and upmarket residences are being constructed in Yogyakarta at a rapid pace, there are less places for children to play.

The myth of national plus schools in RI

The myth of national plus schools in RIPieter Van Der Vienhart, Tilburg, Netherlands The matter, and even it seems growing problem for many Indonesian schools currently, of bilingual education has received scrutiny from a number of different writers in this newspaper.

~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008

~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs People living near natural-resource-based companies, including mining firms, are often hopeful of being able to work at the company to improve their standard of living.

Year-on-year inflation at 8.33% in August

Year-on-year inflation at 8.33% in AugustThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation in the country continued its upward trend as a new academic year pushed educational costs higher, while public expenditure for food and household items are also on the rise, figures from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS)...

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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Aug JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 8,266.16 7,508.27 7,927.96 7,846.33 Brunei dollar 1 6,508.56 5,912.41 6,242.27 6,178.62Canadian dollar 1 9,208.65 8,364.

Bali's tourism industry destroying itself

Bali's tourism industry destroying itselfNyoman Suwela, Singaraja, Bali It is an undeniable fact that Bali's economy relies on tourism. The former director of Bali's tourist authority, Gde Pitana, once said that tourism is the bread for Bali.

Hand-me-downs given to Navy

Hand-me-downs given to Navy JAKARTA: Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Slamet Subijanto officially commissioned on Thursday two warships, given to the Navy by state marine transportation company PT PELNI at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta.

Literary Biennale 2005 puts RI on world map

Literary Biennale 2005 puts RI on world mapM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Utan Kayu International Literary Biennale 2005 opened to a full house at the Komunitas Utan Kayu (KUK) in East Jakarta on Thursday.

Growing together with the community

Growing together with the community Growing together with the community in which a mining company operates is the key to operating successfully in Indonesia. "Any natural resource-based company like a mining firm should not separate themselves from the environment and community living near their...

1. Discourse -- 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x42)

1. Discourse -- 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x42)Govt needs to keep decentralization on track 2. Fuel - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)7 Pertamina officials arrested on fuel smuggling charges3. KUK -- 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x30)Literary Biennale puts RI on world map 4.

Leading figures call for immediate Cabinet shake-up

Leading figures call for immediate Cabinet shake-upTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Calls for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to quickly shake up his Cabinet received more support on Thursday as senior politicians insisted that confidence in the economic team had dwindled.

Fire: A familiar visitor to Jakarta's markets

Fire: A familiar visitor to Jakarta's marketsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last Saturday morning, Richo, a kiosk owner in the Melawai Market in Blok M, South Jakarta, noticed people measuring the area; the kind of activity that often takes place prior to a construction project proceeding.

10 legislators face music over truancy

10 legislators face music over truancy JAKARTA: A total of 10 legislators will be questioned by the House of Representatives disciplinary body over their failure in the previous sitting period to attend either plenary or working sessions three times in a row, without permission or notification.

Nine apprehended for illegal logging

Nine apprehended for illegal logging MANADO, North Sulawesi: A senior police officer revealed on Thursday that police had arrested nine people and seized 57 cubic meters of illegal logs from them. The illegal loggers were apprehended at Bitung port last week, said Bitung Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Veteran Jamilah wins West Java women's event

Veteran Jamilah wins West Java women's event CIMANGGIS, West Java: Jamilah of Banten finished with a one- under par 71 on Thursday to sweep the West Java Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship by eight strokes.

Govt needs to keep decentralization on track

Govt needs to keep decentralization on track Indonesia has pursued decentralization since 2001, however, until now no authoritative measurement has been adopted to actually assess its progress. The Jakarta Post's Riyadi Suparno interviewed Roy Bahl, an expert in fiscal decentralization from Georgia...

4-in-1 to solve jams?

4-in-1 to solve jams?From KompasAfter a long stressful day at the office, Jakarta citizens still have to face traffic jams when they are going home for no apparent reason, despite the 3-in-1 rule for private cars on certain roads.

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~checkedd;JP; ANPAd..r.. Corporate-CSR-programHelping the needy through CSR programs Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Although awareness of the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is still relatively low in the country, several Indonesian companies have started to include CSR in...

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JP/ / The Military's Commercial ActivitiesAwan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro JakartaSince the fall of Soeharto in 1998, the military has gradually pulled out of the political arena but has retained its presence in the economy. It argues that the official defense budget, which is now around 4.

Govt allocates land for sugar investors in Lampung

Govt allocates land for sugar investors in LampungRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Beijing To make the country self-sufficient in sugar production, the government has provided some 200,000 hectares of land in Lampung province for prospective investors.

~FOR CSR EDITION -- SUNDAY -- Sept. 4

~FOR CSR EDITION -- SUNDAY -- Sept. 4Helping the needy through CSR programsDebbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Although the awareness towards the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program is still relatively low, a number of Indonesian companies have started to include the program...

Opinions differ on vaccination of ill children

Opinions differ on vaccination of ill childrenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After overseeing the polio immunization drive in her subdistrict a few months ago, Dede Kartini, the immunization coordinator for a community health center in South Jakarta is confident in her job.

Spain to lend $27m for project in RP

Spain to lend $27m for project in RP MANILA: Spain will lend the Philippines 1.52 billion pesos (US$27 million) to set up solar energy systems for remote villages under a land reform program, the government said on Friday.

~For Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) edition/Sunday

~For Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) edition/SundayReviving the glory of Virginia tobacco Haji Lallu Ayub, a villager in Sikur district, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara looked happy to see the quality of the tobacco leaves from his farm.

Asia need to adjust oil policies: S&P

Asia need to adjust oil policies: S&P Asian countries need to change their energy policies in response to record high oil prices, a conference of leading business executives was told here on Thursday.International ratings agency Standard and Poor's said oil prices were a key threat to sovereign...

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Heads 1. Polio -- 3 x 12 Opinions differ on vaccination of ill children 2. School -- 1 x 32 Students to pay lower tuition fees 3. Pills -- 1 x36 Life sentences sought for drug suspects 4. Graft -- 2 x 27 Jakarta's four DPD members launch antigraft campaign 5.

Anti-graft court chokes on red tape

Anti-graft court chokes on red tape JAKARTA: The Cabinet Secretariat denied on Thursday that it was responsible for a snag in the bureaucracy that has prevented payment of salaries and allowances for judges of the Anti- corruption court."The decree was signed by the president on July 27.

The four members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD)

The four members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) representing Jakarta have launched a pilot anti-corruption campaign, distributing 50,000 posters asking the public to report to them alleged graft in the regional administrations.

4heads

4heads 1. Wage (1x45) Govt set to slightly increase minimum wages 2. Papua (2x24) House urges govt to lobby U.S. over Papua issue 3. Bill (2x27) Official secrets bill may undermine human rights 4. PLN (2x23) PLN corruption case may be dropped: Hendarman 5.

Official secrets bill may undermine human rights

Official secrets bill may undermine human rightsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A government-proposed bill on official secrets is prone to abuse by officials and could undermine human rights, an activist says.

The four members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD)

The four members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) representing Jakarta have launched a pilot anti-corruption campaign, distributing 50,000 posters asking the public to report to them alleged graft in the regional administrations.

WEBSITE, Ini untuk Senin, September 5, Thanks

WEBSITE, Ini untuk Senin, September 5, Thanks'Green' team aims for medals on the linksThe Jakarta Post Jakarta After being left off the roster for the 22nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Vietnam in 2003, golf makes its return in the Philippines this year with Indonesia fielding a team of newcomers.

China, India to power Asia despite high oil prices: ADB

China, India to power Asia despite high oil prices: ADBMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse/Singapore China and India will help pull the rest of Asia to forecast average growth of 6.5 percent this year, which may even pick up further in 2006 and 2007, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) chief said on...

IT projects help reduce poverty through education

IT projects help reduce poverty through educationIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Mohammad Khotim, 19, who runs the e-Pabelan IT Center at the Pabelan Mungkid Islamic boarding school in Magelang, Central Java, was thrilled after winning second place in a nationwide Information and...

Vaccination officers need better training

Vaccination officers need better trainingThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter overseeing the polio immunization drive in her subdistrict a few months ago, Dede Kartini, the immunization coordinator for a community health center in South Jakarta is confident in her job.

7 Pertamina officials arrested on fuel smuggling charges

7 Pertamina officials arrested on fuel smuggling chargesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police have arrested seven officials of state-controlled oil and gas company PT Pertamina and a Singaporean citizen for involvement in the smuggling of subsidized fuel products to neighboring countries.

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~checked;JP; ANPAd..r.. Corporate-CSR-programHelping the needy through CSR programs Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Although awareness of the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is still relatively low in the country, several Indonesian companies have started to include CSR in...

RI could cut compensation for the poor amid rising fuel costs

RI could cut compensation for the poor amid rising fuel costs Agence France-Presse JakartaIndonesia could be forced to cut back on a state funded compensation scheme for the poor which was supposed to compensate for a reduction in fuel subsidies planned for October, a report said on Friday.

PLN cuts illegal connections

PLN cuts illegal connectionsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a bid to reduce "leakage" of electricity, state electricity firm PLN has cut hundreds of illegal connections in Depok, West Java on Thursday.

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~;JP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-HSBC-paintingJP/Mulkan Salmona Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bank Richard McHowat, and a group of students of SDN 02 Pagi elementary school in Kuningan, South Jakarta paint the wall of one of the school's classrooms.