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63 articles.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/IT project management -- dealing with the users

IT project management -- dealing with the usersAndi Wibisono, Contributor, Jakarta, andi.wibisono@csindonesia.co.idCompanies and organizations invest significant amounts of money and time acquiring and implementing the latest technologies to gain a competitive advantage.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Aburizal's coordination

Aburizal's coordination Chief economics minister Aburizal Bakrie correctly observed last week that it was difficult to reduce the high costs of the economy without better coordination among the various economics ministries and government agencies.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Makarim, human rights supremo

Makarim, human rights supremoEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Geneva"Sorry, we can't grant you an interview with Pak Makarim during the weekend -- he needs to spend time with his wife.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Billiards enthusiasts get a league of their own

Billiards enthusiasts get a league of their ownLeo Landep, Contributor, Jakarta, leolandep@yahoo.com An amateur in status but a perfectionist all the same, his stance, stroke -- in fact, every single movement -- are no different from those of a professional billiard player.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/'The Magician' dazzles fans and foes alike

'The Magician' dazzles fans and foes alikeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Efren Reyes may not have won the A Mild Billiard International Bali Open, but that did little to damage his standing as one of the world's biggest and most popular pool stars.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Skills protect workers from abuse overseas

Skills protect workers from abuse overseasThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWorkers employed overseas are required to possess basic skills and knowledge, speak a foreign language and know their rights, to defend themselves from possible violence and abuse during their employment, says a minister."Law No.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/On Islamo-Christian civilization

On Islamo-Christian civilization The article Islamo-Christian civilization in The Jakarta Post, March 2, was very interesting because in this globalization era we need such ideas to bring peace in our world.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Mulyana's arrest a trap: Lawyers

Mulyana's arrest a trap: LawyersEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) defended on Sunday the arrest of General Elections Commission (KPU) official Mulyana W.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Bintangs lose to Wombats at Cibubur

Bintangs lose to Wombats at CibuburThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta he Singapore Wombats spoiled the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Jakarta Bintangs Australian Rules Football Club at Cibubur, East Jakarta, with a 48-point victory over the Bintangs on Saturday.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Star-rated hotels face tough competition from shop-houses

Star-rated hotels face tough competition from shop-housesFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamTwenty-eight-year old Uta, who works at a two-star hotel on Batam island, idly sits behind a desk in the hotel lobby.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/JP/17BMBNG2/

JP/17BMBNG2/Taman Mini urban forest for water birdsBambang Parlupi JakartaTaman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is one of Jakarta's "urban forests", with its unique location for water birds.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Surfers show quick response in the wake of Nias quake

Surfers show quick response in the wake of Nias quakeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/NiasAbout 36 hours after a massive 8.7 Richter scale earthquake shook Nias on March 28, Surf Aid International's chartered boat, the Katika, arrived at the southern part of the island, Teluk Dalam.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Volunteer benefit from UN Internet cafe in Meulaboh

Volunteer benefit from UN Internet cafe in MeulabohThe Jakarta Post, MeulabohA daughter who has a penchant for flying off to odd corners of the earth to help people in distress is any mother's nightmare -- unless, as is thankfully easy these days, she can be phoned or contacted via the internet.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Wear a smart watch on your wrist

Wear a smart watch on your wristHello, Dick Tracy! Each time we hear the name Dick Tracy, we always have the vision of his renowned, multifunction wristwatch.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Learning to read: How soon is soon enough?

Learning to read: How soon is soon enough?Simon Marcus Gower, Education Consultant, Jakarta It is a consistent concern, if not in fact a worry, that parents and educators alike will have - when should little children be exposed to reading and so start to learn to read? Some will say that ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Kalila chalks up 2nd win in IBL 4th series

Kalila chalks up 2nd win in IBL 4th seriesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Kalila of Jakarta has continued its winning streak in the fourth series of the A Mild Indonesian Basketball League (IBL) by thrashing Citra Satria 67-35 here on Sunday.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Thousands to attend AAS and related events

Thousands to attend AAS and related eventsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn commemoration of the 1955 Asia-Africa Conference in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia will host the Asian-African Summit and more than half a dozen related events within the next two weeks.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Quake hits Padang, thousands flee

Quake hits Padang, thousands fleeAgencies, JakartaThousands of people have fled their homes to higher ground in Padang after a 6.7-magnitude earthquake shook the West Sumatra provincial capital on Sunday.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Pertamina builds four new tankers

Pertamina builds four new tankersLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCashing in on profits from the sale of its two super tankers last year, state oil and gas firm Pertamina is constructing four new smaller tankers worth about US$50 million to distribute fuel products throughout the archipelago.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Kalila wins opening game in IBL series four

Kalila wins opening game in IBL series fourMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After losing twice in earlier games, Kalila of Jakarta won 70- 61 over Angsapura Sania of Medan in the opening game of the Indonesian Basketball League's fourth series at Merpati Sports Hall here on ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Africa-Asia conference -- Bandung spirit, dead myth

Africa-Asia conference -- Bandung spirit, dead mythJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta Indonesians love myths that have a "massaging effect" on our ego. It is conventional wisdom that Indonesia achieved independence through a "revolution".

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Payment for protest claim an outrageous lie

Payment for protest claim an outrageous lieJAKARTA (JP): Claims reported in ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Exploring India-Indonesia cultural links

Exploring India-Indonesia cultural linksJoyeeta Dutta Ray, Contributor, JakartaOn March 30 2005, the Jawaharlal Nehru Indian Cultural Centre (JNICC) in collaboration with the University of Indonesia and Bhaskara, held a seminar, "Confluence", a symposium on cultural links between India and ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Earthquake jolts Kendari city

Earthquake jolts Kendari cityKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A mild earthquake shook Kendari city on Friday night causing panic across the town.Residents fled out their homes in droves after the 4.0 Richter scale jolt rattled the city for several seconds.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/JP/18/GIBBON

JP/18/GIBBONConservation a priority for endangered Javan gibbonJarot Arisona Contributor/DepokThe Javan, or silvery, gibbon (Hylobates moloch) is one of the world's rarest primates. This lesser ape occurs nowhere but on Java, more precisely, in the western and central part of the island.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/The trouble with high-tech gadgets ...

The trouble with high-tech gadgets ...Arnawa Widagda, Contributor, JakartaIf you're a close follower of IT trends, you probably have one or more of these little wonders of technology: gadgets such as MP3 players, PDAs, cellular phones, smart phones, gaming handhelds and countless other "information ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/High school students feel the heat over national exams

High school students feel the heat over national examsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite strong opposition from some education experts and students, the Ministry of National Education has insisted on holding a national examination in May.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Domestic banks will raise lending rates, for now

Domestic banks will raise lending rates, for nowUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA wide interest margin and tighter competition in the industry will still help hold off banks from raising their lending rates despite a recent hike in Bank Indonesia's benchmark interest rate (SBI).

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/ILO to check role of global firms

ILO to check role of global firms JAKARTA: Government, employer, and labor representatives from eight ASEAN nations are to meet in Jakarta to discuss how multinationals could improve working conditions in the region, the International Labor Organization says.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/NGO prefers busway to monorail

NGO prefers busway to monorailDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhat is the most suitable and sustainable public transportation mode for this city that hosts over 10 million residents, who mostly rely on public transportation? According to green non- governmental organization Pelangi, the ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Payment for protest claim an outrageous lie

Payment for protest claim an outrageous lieJAKARTA (JP): Claims reported in The Jakarta Post that the New Zealand Green Party paid protesters to rally outside New Zealand's Parliament are an outrageous lie, the party's Co-Leader Rod Donald says.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Indosat provides IM3 services in Jambi

Indosat provides IM3 services in Jambi JAMBI, Indonesia: The country's second largest telecommunication firm, PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat), on Saturday inaugurated its IM3 cellular services in Jambi, a province on the island of Sumatra.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Anti-Japanese sentiments in South Korea and China

Anti-Japanese sentiments in South Korea and ChinaMaria Siow, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul President Roh Moo-hyun may have been criticized in Korea for writing an open letter pledging stern action against attempts by Japan in distorting wartime history.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Little known Soetrisno elected to leads PAN

Little known Soetrisno elected to leads PANSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangBusinessman Soetrisno Bachir took over the National Mandate Party (PAN) leadership on Sunday from founding chairman Amien Rais, as the party seeks to modernize itself.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Pollution makes life a hell for many in E. Java

Pollution makes life a hell for many in E. JavaID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Siti, a 50-year-old woman, is one of thousands of people living in modest rented houses in the village of Lebak Jaya in Kenjeran, Surabaya, East Java, situated near the factory walls of PT UBS.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/You could have a 3G cell phone already

You could have a 3G cell phone alreadyZatni Arbi, Contributor, JakartaFirst of all, let us briefly go back to my article last week on Really Simple Syndication (RSS).Right after I submitted my article to this newspaper, a reader sent a screensaver that he had created for me.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Helping children through stressful times

Helping children through stressful times "Doni" was a healthy toddler, but since beginning elementary school he often suffers from a fever or headaches. It turns out that he gets sick because he is stressed.Like adults, children also feel stress.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Acehnese pray for peace ahead of Helsinki talks

Acehnese pray for peace ahead of Helsinki talksNani Afrida and Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehVendors outside the Baiturrahman mosque are doing brisk business, selling handmade peci (hats for male Muslims), which they say many foreign volunteers and soldiers have bought up in bulk.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Earthquake jolts Kendari city

Earthquake jolts Kendari cityKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A mild earthquake shook Kendari city on Friday night causing panic across the town.Residents fled out their homes in droves after the 4.0 Richter scale jolt rattled the city for several seconds.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Merpati Airlines service

Merpati Airlines service As a frequent Merpati flyer to Bandar Lampung, I fully agree with Vatsala S. that Merpati's ground staff deserve praise and compliments ("Kudos to Merpati", The Jakarta Post dated April 6).

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Seoul uninvolved in textbook approval

Seoul uninvolved in textbook approvalKosuke Tomidokoro, The Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo South Korea's criticism of Japan over depictions of history and current affairs in textbooks started purposefully in the middle of the screening of the textbooks as it did four years ago.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Sumalindo books Rp 163.4b profit

Sumalindo books Rp 163.4b profitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed timber company PT Sumalindo Lestari Jaya returned into the black last year after rescheduling its debts, posting a Rp 163.4 billion (US$17.22 million) net profit for 2004.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/New PAN leader Soetrisno, Amien's heir apparent

New PAN leader Soetrisno, Amien's heir apparentThe Jakarta Post, SemarangSoetrisno Bachir was a nobody in the country's political arena until he seized the top post of the National Mandate Party (PAN) on Sunday, succeeding Amien Rais who had declined another term.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/More vendors to be evicted

More vendors to be evicted JAKARTA: Thousands of street vendors will be evicted from Jl. Fachrudin near the Tanah Abang market, Central Jakarta public order office head Frans Hodden Silalahi on Saturday."Starting Sunday (Apr. 10), street vendors will be prohibited from operating on Jl. Fachrudin.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Sultan's brother vies for regent's post

Sultan's brother vies for regent's post YOGYAKARTA: A brother of Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, Prince Yudhaningrat, is vying for the post of regent in Bantul, south of the provincial capital.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Rights agenda: Taking cues from Geneva

Rights agenda: Taking cues from GenevaEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Geneva While Indonesia takes the international center stage this year with one of its senior diplomats assuming the chair of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, far more important is it for the nation to further ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/WFP distributes 1,000 tons of rice

WFP distributes 1,000 tons of riceBANDA ACEH, Aceh: The World Food Program (WFP) has supplied 1,000 tons of rice to earthquake victims in Aceh, Simeulue and Nias islands in North Sumatra, an official says.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Townspeople still jittery over quakes

Townspeople still jittery over quakesAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, MeulabohThe wind is blowing in a strange way. Look at the water -- it's quivering. And the clouds are of a strange shape and color.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/JP/17/BMBNG1

JP/17/BMBNG1Jakarta water birds in perilBambang Parlupi JakartaAlthough a metropolis, Jakarta has remained home to various species of exotic animals, notably water birds, which live near lakes, marshes, downstream areas and coasts.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Foundation invites scholarship seekers

Foundation invites scholarship seekers JAKARTA: The Sampoerna Foundation, owned by giant cigarette maker PT Sampoerna, is offering 34 scholarships for Indonesian students to take up post-graduate studies in business and management.Foundation director of programming and alumni relationships Eddy F.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Foundation or furniture?

Foundation or furniture?Brian Cox, Contributor, Jakarta My wife and I have four children; all are now adults. Twenty- five years ago the time came for our eldest son to start school.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Jakarta Police reach out to the public through SMS service

Jakarta Police reach out to the public through SMS serviceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUpon seeing an unusual traffic jam around Megaria Theater on Jl.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Different schools, different programs

Different schools, different programsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta "I have five balls. Three balls are lost. Now only two are left," said a preschooler at Gandhi Memorial International School (GMIS).

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Turn Jamsostek into a trust fund

Turn Jamsostek into a trust fundRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta As the government, political parties and elites continue treat PT Jamsostek, a state-owned company carrying out social security program for workers, as their cash cow, for the sake of workers, it will be much better for sake of the ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Court issues decree on election disputes

Court issues decree on election disputes JAKARTA: The Supreme Court has issued a decree for resolving disputes about the results of direct regional elections, Chief Justice Bagir Manan said during the weekend.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Public still unaware of Syariah banks

Public still unaware of Syariah banksThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the fact that Syariah-based banks here experienced a remarkable 88.6 percent growth in assets in 2004, the public is still years away from fully embracing the concept, a top banker said on Saturday.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Aceh farms to recover in five years

Aceh farms to recover in five yearsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Dec. 26 tsunami that swept Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam not only devastated infrastructure but also caused extensive damage to agricultural land, with some areas needing up to five years before returning to full production.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Jailbreak highlights police incompetence

Jailbreak highlights police incompetenceAt least 10 prisoners broke out of two police detention centers last week. Seven detainees escaped from the Bojong Gede police cells last Sunday (April 3), and three days later, three more fled from a police detention center in East Jakarta.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Food aid vs local production: Who will feed Aceh?

Food aid vs local production: Who will feed Aceh?Indra Lubis and Isabelle Delforge, Jakarta In the province of Aceh, the majority of the population makes its living from agribusiness or fishing. The 42,000 families depending on small-scale fisheries have been terribly devastated by the tsunami.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/EU wants to sign a special agreement with RI to boost ties

EU wants to sign a special agreement with RI to boost tiesVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to assume greater international responsibility commensurate with its size, economic clout and standing in the world, the European Union (EU) is looking for partners to accomplish ...

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Residents blockade JORR project

Residents blockade JORR projectWahyuana, The Jakarta Post, BekasiThe never-ending Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) project has been delayed further after residents of four Bekasi subdistricts blocked the construction of Hankam Raya-Cikunir toll road.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Indonesia needs a more diversified financial sector

Indonesia needs a more diversified financial sectorP.S. Srinivas, Jakarta Having put the crisis of eight years ago firmly behind it, Indonesia is now looking ahead -- to a more promising economic future for its people.

Mon, 11 Apr 2005

JP/Kalimantan police need more cash

Kalimantan police need more cashSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The recently opened Rp 68 billion (US$7.5 million) provincial police headquarters in East Kalimantan is only the first building in a planned Rp 118 billion project, a police spokeswoman says.Adj. Sr. Comr.