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71 articles.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Transforming Indian-U.S. relations

Transforming Indian-U.S. relationsAshley J. Tellis, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Washington The forthcoming visit of India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the United States will provide an opportunity to test the vitality of the U.S.-Indian relationship.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living

~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living Apartment is still much on demandDebbie A. Lubis Contributor The Jakarta PostApartment business is still a lucrative venture today as living in an apartment has become an integral part of the fast- paced modern life in the city.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths

Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deathsThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Jakarta Fair closed with fireworks

Jakarta Fair closed with fireworksThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFireworks have marked the end of the month-long Jakarta Fair on Sunday, and giving way to another fair scheduled to open on Monday.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Development strategy, mental models and graft

Development strategy, mental models and graftAwan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro and Indriyanto Seno Adji, Jakarta Among its neighbors in Southeast Asia, Indonesia was among the first to espouse a growth-oriented development strategy initially introduced in Western economies.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/RI, GAM clinch peace deal

RI, GAM clinch peace dealThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, HelsinkiThe Free Aceh Movement (GAM) looks set to be allowed to form a political party as part of a peace accord agreed on Sunday between it and the government to end 30 years of separatist fighting in Aceh.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Customers irate over Kabelvision fiasco

Customers irate over Kabelvision fiasco JAKARTA: The decision made by pay-cable TV provider Kabelvision to acquiesce to the government's energy conservation recommendations by cutting its broadcasting hours has been met with widespread criticism from its paying customers.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Reinventing RI companies risk management

Reinventing RI companies risk managementDavid O'Brien, Jakarta I read with interest David Finneren's article Assessing business performance in The Jakarta Post of July 11, 2005.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/New Harry Potter flies off shelves in Jakarta

New Harry Potter flies off shelves in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHe did not actually disappear into a puff of smoke but the Harry Potter look-alike made a huge impression on Sam, 5, at the launching on Saturday of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at QB bookshop, Pondok Indah."Cool...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Pontianak turns off the lights

Pontianak turns off the lightsPONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: As part of the nationwide energy saving drive, the Pontianak city government has instructed that all advertising lights on the street had to be turned off at midnight.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/JP/18/BRIEFS

JP/18/BRIEFSMaya Resort & Spa, a favorite for Aussie couplesMaya Ubud Resort & Spa grabbed the Gold Category Award in the Best Resort Spa Overseas and Silver Category Award in Best Hotel/Resort in Southeast Asia based on Holidays for Couples Magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2005.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Bank Mandiri probe to proceed: Kalla

Bank Mandiri probe to proceed: Kalla JAKARTA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla dismissed speculation the investigation into alleged graft at Bank Mandiri has stalled."Authorities are currently looking (for additional) evidence," he said on Saturday.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Taiwan donates money to Rempoa people

Taiwan donates money to Rempoa peopleJAKARTA: Taiwan has donated US$54,500 to the people of Taman Rempoa Indah housing complex in Tangerang, Banten, the Taipei Economic and Trade Office (TETO) in Jakarta said.Taiwan's economic and trade representative to Indonesia David Y.L.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/State 'must stay away from religious debate'

State 'must stay away from religious debate' The government has been pressed by religious leaders and scholars to take a clear stance on religious fanaticism.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/JP/5/ZHENG

JP/5/ZHENGThe men behind Zheng He's successful voyage Suherdjoko The Jakarta Post/SemarangWhen Zheng He sailed through Asia 600 years ago, 27,000 people were aboard his fleet of 253 ships.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths

Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deathsThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/China, ASEAN to begin FTA despite business anxieties

China, ASEAN to begin FTA despite business anxietiesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaStarting on July 20, Indonesia and five other members of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) begin the journey of entering a free trade agreement (FTA) with China -- creating a massive single ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Boy witnesses mother's murder

Boy witnesses mother's murderMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangA man almost got away with murdering his wife, except his son witnessed the brutal scene and told neighbors the horrifying details of what he saw.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Atma Jaya to hold seminar on Portugal

Atma Jaya to hold seminar on Portugal JAKARTA: Privately-owned Atma Jaya University's school of business administration will host an international seminar in Jakarta on the relations between Indonesia and Portugal this week, the school's dean Agung Nugroho said.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Sprinter John making up for lost time

Sprinter John making up for lost timeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some wrote off sprinter John Herman Muray, who turned 27 on June 1, as an also-ran when it came to international competition.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Gambling remains rife in West Java

Gambling remains rife in West JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonIt was business as usual for gambling outlets in the northern coastal areas of West Java province, despite a recent antigambling campaign declared by the chief of the National Police, Gen. Sutanto.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Farmers pushed off arable land

Farmers pushed off arable landBenyamin Lakitan, Jakarta Like Native Indians in North America and the Betawi community in Jakarta, farmers have been pushed off the most desirable, fertile land to suboptimal, marginal land in Indonesia and other countries, both in the developing or developed world.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Govt plans world's largest oil palm plantations

Govt plans world's largest oil palm plantationsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is working on the development of the world's largest integrated oil palm plantation, including processing facilities, which would run along the 850 kilometer-long border with Malaysia in ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Sprinter John makes up for lost time

Sprinter John makes up for lost timeMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Some had written off sprinter John Herman Muray, who turned 27 on June 1, as an also-ran when it came to international competition.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/JP/5/HEN

JP/5/HENBantul hen campaign aims to produce healthier, smarter childrenSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/BantulAs proud parents beamed on as their children received their report cards on Saturday, noisy hens clucked their approval.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Students turning to private tutors

Students turning to private tutorsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOne result of the large number of students who failed this year's national final examinations has been a rush on institutions offering private tutorials, as parents try to secure any advantage that could help their children pass the exams.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Illegal nightspots in Karawaci shut down

Illegal nightspots in Karawaci shut downMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTangerang residents will have to look elsewhere for entertainment on weekends, as the Tangerang municipal administration has closed down several night spots at the busy Pinangsia Office Park Center in Karawaci on ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Malaysia's girls enjoy fairy-tale run

Malaysia's girls enjoy fairy-tale runMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No one expected the Malaysian girls' team would defy the odds to reach the team final of the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship here this week.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Apartments are still in high demand

Apartments are still in high demandDebbie A. Lubis Contributor The Jakarta PostThe apartment business is still a lucrative venture today as living in an apartment has become an integral part of the fast- paced modern life of urbanites in this country.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Chinese shuttlers win 3 more titles

Chinese shuttlers win 3 more titlesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After winning the girls' team event, China took another three individual titles at the Asian Junior Badminton Championship which ended here on Sunday.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/SBY wants swift bird flu investigation

SBY wants swift bird flu investigationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Alloy entertainment mastermind behind the girl book craze

Alloy entertainment mastermind behind the girl book crazeColleen Long Associated Press/ New York The masterminds behind some of the most popular books for adolescent girls are a couple of thirtysomething men who work in an average office building full of white, Ikea-esque furniture.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finals

Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a bleak Saturday for local junior badminton, with all singles and doubles players eliminated in the semifinals of the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/

A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Glodok area of West Jakarta has for decades been known as the electronics hub of Jakarta, even the country.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Japan provides grants for children

Japan provides grants for children JAKARTA: The government of Japan approved on Friday US$1.56 million in grants for Indonesia to help children suffering from malnutrition in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/More rain ahead in Jakarta: Experts

More rain ahead in Jakarta: ExpertsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta and its surrounding areas as well as West Java will see more rain in the days ahead, experts say.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/JP/5/TOGEL

JP/5/TOGELGambling dealers face tough times Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Agus, 22 (not a real name), has been in a rather somber mood for the past three days, especially upon reading the newspaper about the major crackdown on gambling being carried out by police.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Government lax in efforts to cut fuel use by vehicles

Government lax in efforts to cut fuel use by vehiclesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough private vehicles and motorcycles guzzle close to half of the subsidized fuel in the country, the government continues to overlook the transportation sector in its short-term energy conservation ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/The Euro: a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar

The Euro: a viable alternative to the U.S. dollarThe European Commission and Bank Negara Malaysia sponsored the Euro Conference in Kuala Lumpur last week. One of the noted speakers was Klaus Regling, director general for economic and financial affairs at the European Commission.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Malaysia's Khazanah set to buy 52.05% stake in Lippo from SAG

Malaysia's Khazanah set to buy 52.05% stake in Lippo from SAGThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claiming to have secured consent from the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia's Khazanah Nasional Bhd.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Two killed, seven missing as car plunges into lake

Two killed, seven missing as car plunges into lakeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least two people were killed and seven others missing after a minibus plunged into a lake in Solok regency, West Sumatra, on Sunday morning, officials said.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Pollycarpus may rat on key men in Munir murder

Pollycarpus may rat on key men in Munir murderThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, who has already been declared a suspect in the murder of top rights campaigner Munir, was expected to tell the court who the main actor was in the crime, his lawyer said.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/ASEAN-China trade has silver lining, minister says

ASEAN-China trade has silver lining, minister saysZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLocal industries here are anxious about anticipating in the launch of the biggest free trade area between the Southeast Asian grouping and China, but the government has given its assurance that it would be ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Regional parties would reflect political pluralism

Regional parties would reflect political pluralismEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhatever transpires in the peace talks between the government and the separatist Aceh Free Movement (GAM) in Helsinki this weekend, Indonesia has to review its stance on whether or not to allow political ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/The lesser of two evils?

The lesser of two evils? The use of words in the ongoing discussions between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government is exactly that.Everybody knows that trust is non-existent between the Acehnese and Jakarta -- and with good reason.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Riau Islands nets $2b Chinese investment

Riau Islands nets $2b Chinese investmentUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, BatamEfforts by the Riau Islands to attract foreign direct investment are off to a good start, with the sealing on Sunday of a US$2 billion investment commitment in the tourism sector between a group of entrepreneurs from the ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Old immigration building to have new face

Old immigration building to have new faceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a long delay, the renovation of the former Central Jakarta immigration office in Menteng, Central Jakarta, is expected to see the light of day by the end of this year.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Transportation needs quick reform: Experts

Transportation needs quick reform: ExpertsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn addition to its energy conservation efforts, the government should take immediate steps to improve public transportation, experts say.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/'Govt has done little to save energy'

'Govt has done little to save energy'The government has appealed to the public to save energy in order to reduce fuel consumption, which is heavily subsidized in the country.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Bowling pins Games hopes on Canadian

Bowling pins Games hopes on CanadianMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian bowling has resigned itself to lag behind Malaysia and Philippines, but now the country's sport governing body, PBI, nurtures high hopes about its medal prospect at the next Southeast Asian Games with ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 18, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 18, 2005Exhibitions* Lampung Traditional Textile, at Museum Textile Indonesia, Jl. KS Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613, mustekstil@telkom.net) until July 27 * Painting by Ivan Sagita at CP Artspace Jl. Suryopranoto 67 A, Central Jakarta (Tel.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUS Fuel money to be disbursed in NTT KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The central government will soon disburse funds worth Rp 229 billion (US$23.8 million) to 888 subdistricts across East Nusa Tenggara, a provincial government spokesman announced on Friday.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths

Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deathsThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Mutual respect needed

Mutual respect needed I express my sympathy to the victims and those who have lost family members and friends in the London explosions. As a Muslim I personally condemn the attacks and wish that the people behind the bombings were not from an Islamic background.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan market

Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan marketThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter concentrating on marketing sports utility vehicles (SUVs) over the past five years, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) is targeting the sedan segment by launching the all-new Ford Focus.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/RI remains anti-foreigner

RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/RI, Japan agree to hold talks every 2 months

RI, Japan agree to hold talks every 2 monthsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia and Japan have ended the first round of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement and agreed to hold comprehensive talks every two months, a senior official at the Ministry of Trade says.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Opposition grows against decree on TV airtime cut

Opposition grows against decree on TV airtime cutThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough most TV stations have agreed to implement a ruling which requires them to reduce airtime as part of the government's energy conservation drive, concerned parties intensified pressure on Saturday to withdraw the ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/'Chikungunya' infects 98

'Chikungunya' infects 98 TANGERANG: Tangerang health officials revealed on Saturday that 98 people in Bojong Renged, Teluk Naga district, have contracted the chikungunya virus.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Govt condemns group's attack on Ahmadiyah

Govt condemns group's attack on AhmadiyahMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government condemned on Saturday an attack by members of Indonesian Muslim Solidarity on the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) on Friday afternoon.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living

~For Special Edition --- Apartment LivingJakarta apartment market upbeat under the shadow of oversupplyBy Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Indonesian apartment market is expected to remain strong as apartment is still seen as a more profitable investment compared to the currently low bank deposit ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/JP/5/ABORSI

JP/5/ABORSIAbortion clinic in Surabaya out of legal touch Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaAfter attending to a client Agung (not his real name), an employee at the office of an abortion clinic in Dukuh Kupang, Surabaya, begins checking off names on the list of reporters who regularly ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Teaching parents worth

Teaching parents worth Who should bear the costs of running schools in the country? Under the nine-year compulsory education program, it should be the state. At least parents who send their children to state schools are entitled to free education -- free from enrollment, tuition and other fees.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Police urged to arrest gambling bosses

Police urged to arrest gambling bossesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers are calling on the police to start arresting big-time gamblers and raid suspected big gambling dens in order to make the current anti-gambling drive a success.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSMaiden operation of new airport delayedPADANG, West Sumatra: The maiden operation of a new international airport in Padang, West Sumatra, which was set for Friday, has been delayed indefinitely, a senior official at the state-run airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura II, said on Friday.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Majority of married couples eschew condoms usage

Majority of married couples eschew condoms usageYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungA member of the West Java legislative council's Commission E, Ani Rukmini, said her husband did not like to use condoms."No thanks, dear.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths

Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deathsThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu ...

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Jambi police battle illegal loggers

Jambi police battle illegal loggersJAMBI, Jambi: Jambi provincial police has vowed to intensify a crackdown against illegal loggers. Speaking to The Jakarta Post on Saturday, chief of Jambi provincial police Brig. Gen.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Housewives support anti-gambling campaign

Housewives support anti-gambling campaignApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanHousewives in Medan have warmly welcomed the nationwide movement against gambling.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Evacuation drill at Mount Merapi

Evacuation drill at Mount Merapi BOYOLALI, Central Java: The Yogyakarta authorities plan to hold a simulated evacuation procedure on Tuesday for people living near Mount Merapi volcano, whose status has been recently raised to a warning alert level, up a notch from normal.

Mon, 18 Jul 2005

JP/Gaikindo auto expo ends on high note

Gaikindo auto expo ends on high noteThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe largest automotive show in the country, the Gaikindo Auto Expo 2005, ended on Sunday, achieving a turnover of Rp 1.2 trillion (about US$123 million) despite falling well short of its visitor target.