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61 articles.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Sugar shortages in S. Sumatra

Sugar shortages in S. SumatraPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A sugar scarcity in South Sumatra looms as the demand for sugar this year is expected to surge between 80,000 and 130,000 tons next year, while the main local sugar producer Cinta Manis may only be able to produce approximately 50,000 tons of ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Tangerang teachers to get late pay

Tangerang teachers to get late pay TANGERANG: About 1,500 of around 4,000 contract teachers in Tangerang, Banten, who have not received their salaries for the past three months will be paid on Sept. 15, an official says.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/HOTELS

JP/18/HOTELSHotels change marketing strategy in anticipation of tourist boomYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungThanks to the opening of the Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang expressway, better known as the Cipularang toll road, the car journey from Jakarta to Bandung has been reduced from ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/'Sports yet to develop into industry'

'Sports yet to develop into industry'Legislators last week approved a bill on sports which, among other things, requires that the government provide pensions for national athletes and organizations involved in developing the country's sports.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/JP/19/VDSTRR

JP/19/VDSTRRJohn van der Sterren's artistic sentimental journeyCarla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaNostalgia and bold lines are features by which the paintings of John van der Sterren can be recognized.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Victims see potential in commission

Victims see potential in commissionRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite lingering skepticism, victims of human rights abuses have urged the soon to be officiated Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) to start its task of revealing the truth behind unresolved human rights cases.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/ABN AMRO apologizes

ABN AMRO apologizes We would like to respond to the letter from our customer with the account number 306115033033 that appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 8 regarding his personal loan account with ABN AMRO Bank.We apologize for any inconveniences caused.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Bali to host 11th AsiaConstruct

Bali to host 11th AsiaConstructThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBali is to host the 11th annual AsiaConstruct Conference, starting on Friday, where state officials and construction industry players from Asia-Pacific nations will meet to exchange information and business opportunities.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Young graphic artist displays his talent

Young graphic artist displays his talentSusi Andrini, Contributor, SanurGraphic art has been gaining popularity among young and talented Balinese artists, including Edo Wulia.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Singapore voted the Best Business City in The World

Singapore voted the Best Business City in The World Singapore has been voted the Best Business City in the World for the fifth year running by readers of the Business Traveler Asia-Pacific magazine.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Polite teacher looks at human absurdity

Polite teacher looks at human absurdityEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter sinking themselves in the dark, absurd and insane world of Budi Darma's novel Olenka and short-story collection Orang-orang Bloomington, some readers made the trip to meet the author in person.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster funds

House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster fundsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore documents detailing the practice of selling disaster aid budgets have been discovered by the House of Representatives disciplinary body after it questioned more legislators on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Bird flu test result to be announced soon

Bird flu test result to be announced soonJAKARTA: The real cause of death of a 37-year-old woman, suspected to have been infected by bird flu, will be revealed later this week when the result of a World Health Organization (WHO) laboratory test arrives here.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Food prices could rise by 10%: Minister

Food prices could rise by 10%: MinisterFood prices are estimated to soar by over 10 percent once the government increases fuel prices early next month, which would eventually see transportation and production costs increase, a minister says.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/UANG2

JP/18/UANG2ORI and the struggle against colonialism The history of Indonesian money is broadly divided into two periods: 1945 to 1949 and 1950 to 1990. When Indonesia declared independence, only Japanese banknotes were used as legal tender.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Run on mutual funds

Run on mutual funds Indonesia-based investors, the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) and mutual fund managers have seemingly not been able to learn from the massive runs on mutual funds in late 2003 and in April this year that caused unnecessary losses to investors and disrepute to the ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/REALST

JP/18/REALST 'The Realistage' celebrates revival of realistic styleSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central JavaThe realist style that began to develop in the painting world in Europe in the 19th century and reached its peak in Indonesia in mid-20th century is currently experiencing a ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/The process of building democracy after peace is restored in Aceh

The process of building democracy after peace is restored in AcehAguswandi, London A democratic society is the opposite of an armed society.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Government to revise decree on places of worship

Government to revise decree on places of worshipThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will give authority to existing interfaith forums to issue permits for the establishment of places of worship, a move that is expected to help end conflict in the setting up of houses of worship.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Economic reforms precede democracy

Economic reforms precede democracyGuido Tabellini, Project Syndicate Democracy is slowly spreading around the world.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Neighbors should stop blaming Malaysia

Neighbors should stop blaming MalaysiaV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network/Selangor, Malaysia It is time that foreign governments, especially neighboring ones, stop blaming Malaysia for some of its security and social problems.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Elite police force withdraws from Aceh

Elite police force withdraws from AcehThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, JakartaAround 1,300 Mobile Brigade Police left Aceh on Wednesday as part of a peace agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels which requires the Indonesian government to gradually withdraw security forces personnel from ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big Apple

Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big AppleKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, New YorkThe Aceh peace agreement is likely to be judged the biggest achievement of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration so far, and Susilo is making the most of this positive when he meets with other ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Crash victims' families receive compensation

Crash victims' families receive compensationApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanRelatives of Mandala crash victims in Medan received compensation from state insurance firm PT Jasa Raharja on Wednesday, taking advantage of the moment to lash out at the airlines for its slow response after the ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Davenport cuts feisty Fujiwara down to size

Davenport cuts feisty Fujiwara down to sizeBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Top seeded Lindsay Davenport weathered some patchy play to comfortably dispose of 85th ranked Japanese Rika Fujiwara on Wednesday night and reach the quarterfinals of the US$225,000 Wismilak International ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Rifat's co-driver Karel dies at 43

Rifat's co-driver Karel dies at 43 JAKARTA: Karel Harilatu, a co-driver of national rally championship leader Rifat Sungkar, died at the age of 43 here on Tuesday from an apparent heart attack, according to Antara.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/President's video conferences not state burden: Minister

President's video conferences not state burden: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government said on Wednesday the video conferences President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is holding to lead Cabinet meetings during his trip to the U.S.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/School turns scavengers into scholars, citizens

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 Community-Based ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 15, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 15, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Arts Exhibition by Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika from Singapadu, Gianyar at Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery in Sanur, from Sept.16 until Nov.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Pertamina told to secure distribution

Pertamina told to secure distributionRendi A. Witular and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to keep ploughing more oil-based fuels onto the market and to tighten distribution supervision amid fuel shortages ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Garuda plane forced to make emergency landing in Bali

Garuda plane forced to make emergency landing in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarA packed Garuda plane traveling from Bali to Brisbane, Australia, was forced to make an emergency landing because of engine trouble, a senior airline official said on Wednesday.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Gather round, Dutch film lovers

Gather round, Dutch film loversJP/18/DUTCHchecked --JSR Erasmus Huis holds 10-day film festivalM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dutch cultural center Erasmus Huis is holding a 10-day film festival that will screen dozens of films with a variety of themes ranging from sociocultural ...

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/GAM members reach Banda Aceh full of hope

GAM members reach Banda Aceh full of hopeNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe convoy of motorists consisted of about 50 men, whose faces looked dark while they slowly drove their motorcycles into Banda Aceh city under the watchful eyes of journalists.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/September challenges

September challenges September has brought with it new challenges to the government including a call for a reshuffle of the Cabinet amid a depreciation of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Thugs to help secure Tanah Abang

Thugs to help secure Tanah AbangThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIf you can't beat them, join them. If you can't get rid of them, recruit them. That seems to be the motto of the city administration in dealing with thugs in the capital.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Singapore to hold JewelFest, Watch Auction 2005

Singapore to hold JewelFest, Watch Auction 2005Visitors to Singapore will have a special treat when over 25,000 exquisite fine jewelry pieces from around the world are on display throughout the Singapore JewelFest 2005.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Cirebon boatmakers stop production

Cirebon boatmakers stop production Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post/Cirebon Skyrocketing prices of boatmaking materials and lack of orders over the last three months have forced fishing boat makers in Gebang village, Cirebon regency to stop production and return to their old profession, fishing.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Bus accident kills one, injures 15

Bus accident kills one, injures 15 BOGOR: One person was killed and 15 others injured when a passenger bus crashed into a group of junior high school students in Cibinong, Bogor, on Tuesday.The deceased, Waryono, was on a motorcycle with his wife and eight-month-old baby when the bus hit them.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Neighborhood remains tense over presence of houses of worship

Neighborhood remains tense over presence of houses of worshipAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe neighborhood on Jl. Melati Raya Ujung in Jati Mulya housing complex, Bekasi regency was calm on Wednesday morning.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Cepu contract may be signed this week

Cepu contract may be signed this weekRendi A. Witular and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Surakarta, Central JavaThe government has indicated that a contract to develop the untapped oil-rich Cepu block will be signed later this week by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, U.S.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/RI's qualifiers spiked in Bali

RI's qualifiers spiked in BaliMoh. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Three Indonesian pairings lost their qualifying matches at the US$200,000 Bali Open beach volleyball tournament at Sanur beach on Wednesday, exiting the tournament on the first day of play.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Govt told to 'resolve' student shootings

Govt told to 'resolve' student shootings JAKARTA: Families of victims of the 1998/1999 student shootings urged the House of Representatives on Wednesday to push the government to issue a presidential decree establishing an ad hoc human rights tribunal to try the cases.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Kamal now has the world at his fingertips

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.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Thai jewelry on view at exhibition

Thai jewelry on view at exhibitionKarma Resort, in cooperation with Kit-Ti's jewelry, is holding an exhibition of contemporary jewelry featuring two Thai designers and jewelry producers, Kitti Manoonphol and Ittipol Reekdee.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Municipality gears up for floods

Municipality gears up for floods JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta municipality has made preparations to assist residents of 10 flood-prone areas during this year's rainy season.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Expert says ignorance leads to neglect of women's health

Expert says ignorance leads to neglect of women's healthAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMillions of teenagers are sexually active in the country but official ignorance or a head-in-the-sand attitude is leading to a continuing neglect of their needs, an expert on public health says.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/KNIT

JP/18/KNITKnitting industry unravelingKnitting businesses caught in a spiral of decline Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungFor over four decades, people living on Jl.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, September 16, 2005

TV Today: Friday, September 16, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Friends8:00 Variety Show10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/N. Dua Festival needs to be improved to attract more visitors

N. Dua Festival needs to be improved to attract more visitorsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa DuaThe sun was setting and the game of chess involving two grandmasters, Utut Adianto from Indonesia and Eugene Torre from the Philippines, had to be halted at the 20th move.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Is greater democracy possible in the Muslim world?

Is greater democracy possible in the Muslim world?Kazi Anwarul Masud, The Daily Star, Asia News Network/Dhaka It is difficult to be sanguine if President Bush's insistence on bringing about democracy in the broader Middle East will ultimately serve the U.S.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Removing state from commerce prevents graft

Removing state from commerce prevents graftLeslie Palmier, London I have been a student of corruption for many years, and of Indonesia even longer (my first visit was in 1951), so I hope my suggestions below on possible measures against corruption will be helpful.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Polite teacher looks at human absurdity

Polite teacher looks at human absurdityEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter sinking themselves in the dark, absurd and insane world of Budi Darma's novel Olenka and short-story collection Orang-orang Bloomington, some readers made the trip to meet the author in person.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Police chief sacked over assault incident

Police chief sacked over assault incidentEva C. Komandjaja and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BogorBogor Police chief Sr. Comr.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Molik eases back into tour after illness

Molik eases back into tour after illnessBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali As Mariana Diaz-Oliva served for the first set in Tuesday's night match at the Wismilak International, Alicia Molik could have been forgiven for having that here-we-go-again feeling.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/UANG

JP/18/UANGInterest in coin collecting grows all the time Bambang Parlupi Jakarta Many people, young and old, have found it increasingly appealing to collect old coins and banknotes as a pastime. The search for such items produces a thrill of its own.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/RI lawmakers lobby U.S. on arms

RI lawmakers lobby U.S. on armsIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Washington, DCIndonesian House of Representatives lawmakers held talks with U.S.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Ex-political prisoners lose court battle

Ex-political prisoners lose court battleThe Jakarta Post, JakartaEfforts by former political prisoners to seek justice for their past suffering were dealt a setback on Wednesday by the Central Jakarta District Court, which said it could not hear the class action lawsuit.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Hospital to provide bird flu rooms

Hospital to provide bird flu roomsBENGKULU: As part of efforts to prevent bird flu fatalities, Mohammad Yunus Hospital has provided nine rooms to house patients with symptoms of the virus or other communicable diseases.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Five people killed as boat capsizes in Tangerang river

Five people killed as boat capsizes in Tangerang riverMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangFour teenagers and an adult were drowned on Tuesday evening when a dinghy they were using to cross Cisadane River in Tangerang capsized and sank.The accident occurred at around 9 p.m.

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/VP to open AOMM meeting in Bali

VP to open AOMM meeting in BaliTUBAN, Bali: Vice President Jusuf Kalla is expected to inaugurate the second upcoming gathering of fisheries and maritime ministers from member states of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

Thu, 15 Sep 2005

JP/Ready for peace

Ready for peaceOn the eve of disarmament, members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) gather up their weapons under the watchful eyes of foreign observers in the province.The disarmament, scheduled to begin on Thursday, is part of the landmark peace deal signed on Aug. 15 by the government and GAM.