Govt ignores polio in remote provincesTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the success of the recent third round of polio
vaccinations, the government has shown little commitment to
boosting low vaccination rates in the remote provinces of Papua,
West Irian and North Maluku. More ...
JiFFest to be sorely missedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThere is one movie buff who came all the way from Australia and
another who came from Bandung, West Java. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 19, 2005Exhibitions* Photo Zimbabwe - Permata Afrika by Deniek G. Sukarya at
Victoria Cafe, Plaza Senayan, Atrium Wing, open daily from 10
a.m. to 9 p.m., until Dec. More ...
Human rights record 'So what, gitu loh'Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, JakartaLet me save you the suspense of having to look up the dictionary
or Wikipedia as the Internet-savvy people usually do. More ...
Rendi A. Witular
The Jakarta Post/JakartaWeakened purchasing power -- resulting from the recent economic
slump that may continue into the first six months of 2006 -- is
likely to drive a sharp decline in the domestic demand for four-
wheel vehicles. More ...
Oil, gas exploration lower than expectedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, BandungDespite the soaring oil prices, exploration activities in
Indonesia remain low at between 60 percent and 75 percent of the
plans submitted to the government, which seems to indicate less
enthusiasm from the players in ... More ...
West Java tops nat'l tarung derajatMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Java emerged as the overall winner of the 10th Tarung
Derajat National Championship that concluded here on Sunday. More ...
Interest rate to hit 14% in 2006: EconomistsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's economy may have to brace for interest rates of 14
percent in the first half of 2006 as the central bank continues
its monetary policies designed to tame inflation and support the
rupiah, analysts say. More ...
Test finds S. Jakarta man died of bird fluAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 39-year-old man, who died at the Sulianti Saroso Hospital in
North Jakarta on Tuesday evening, was confirmed by local medical
sources to have been infected by the avian influenza virus. More ...
Panic button service I would like to comment on news that the Jakarta Police have
teamed up with a private company to provide panic button
services. Jakarta residents must be familiar with the phrase:
"Nothing's free in Jakarta". Even to pee in public toilets we
have to pay. More ...
3,000 flood victims still in sheltersBANDA ACEH, Aceh: More than 3,000 residents from four districts
in Bireuen regency here are still living in temporary shelters
due to prolonged flooding in the area."They are living in the shelters as their houses are still
inundated by water," said M. More ...
Jayawijaya regent faces graft charge JAYAPURA: Jayawijaya Regent David Agustin, who has been
accused of embezzling local administration funds in 2003 and
2004, was detained on Friday at Wamena Penitentiary. More ...
'Women must not neglect their domestic roles'On Dec. 22, Indonesia will celebrate Women's Day, dedicated to
commemorating the role of women in the country. The Jakarta Post
talked to some residents on how they see the role of women. More ...
Slamet Riyanto: Providing light despite his darknessOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungBlind since he was a teenager, Slamet Riyanto is a respected
figure at the Indra Kesuma Social Home for the Blind in
Bandarlampung. More ...
Bad cops undermine illegal logging raidsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCorrupt officers have undermined the police's largest crackdown
on illegal logging ever this year and could further endanger the
prospects for future operations, a top detective says. More ...
UT may spend Rp 2t for capex JAKARTA: Publicly listed PT United Tractors (UT), a heavy
equipment unit of diversified group PT Astra International, may
spend around Rp 2 trillion (US$204 million) in capital
expenditures (capex) next year, primarily for expanding its
mining activities. More ...
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto
The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks
of life, races and nationalities live. More ...
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks
of life, races and nationalities live. More ...
The next two years crucial for Susilo to retain powerTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a relatively ineffective run this year, President Susilo
Bambang Yudhoyono's administration should make use of all
political support it has enjoyed in the next two years to
implement his suspended ... More ...
Economy of Year of the Rooster heading for bleak finaleFor Dec. 27Primastuti Handayani
The Jakarta Post/JakartaFor "Donny", a 32-year-old employee of a private company in
Central Jakarta, the Year of the Rooster has brought no good."This year sucks," he said. More ...
One dies as dengue cases keep rising in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 13-year-old girl died of dengue fever on Saturday, four days
after being admitted to Tarakan Hospital in Central Jakarta, as
the number of dengue fever cases in the capital continued to
rise. More ...
PSMS Medan keeps Bang Yos Cup JAKARTA: Chilean striker Aldicidio Fleitas scored twice in the
space of 15 minutes as defending champion PSMS Medan retained its
crown in the Bang Yos Gold Cup on Saturday with a 2-1 win over
Persik Kediri. More ...
Kyoto's destiny and the global futureJonatan Lassa, Banda Aceh Indonesia ratified the Kyoto Accord on Oct. 19, 2004. A month
later, Russia ratified the accord.Therefore, the "toothless" accord has become "stronger",
because with Russia's 17. More ...
KPI slams closure of radio stationM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonA broadcasting regulator has condemned the closure of a radio
station critical of the government and asked the station to
continue broadcasting. More ...
Economic downturn to push down car demand in 2006Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWeakened purchasing power -- resulting from the recent economic
slump that may continue into the first six months of 2006 -- is
likely to drive a sharp decline in the domestic demand for four-
wheel vehicles. More ...
Criminal offense In that former beacon of enlightened opinion, rights and
tolerance, Ye Olde United Kingdome, it is now a criminal offense
to read out in public within a mile of "Dowdy" Street and
Parliament the names of those British young men who have died in
foreign wars, especially illegal ... More ...
Jazz stars remember Hendra, PerryEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDeath brings up echoes of past losses but it also has a life-
affirming power as it brings people together. More ...
Regions react to environmental rankingsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangLeaders of administrations declared as "dirtiest places" by the
Environment Ministry last Friday have reacted variously to the
announcement. More ...
City told to curb moonshine, not liquorTantri Yuliandini and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration would do better to ban the production
and sale of illegally mixed alcoholic drinks, common among the
lower classes, rather than prohibiting supermarkets and
hypermarkets ... More ...
Candra/Sigit avenge loss in Anaheim JAKARTA: World number one men's doubles pair Candra Wijaya and
Sigit Budiarto turned the tables on world champions Howard Bach
and Tony Gunawan of the United States on Saturday. More ...
Child trafficking still going strong in Aceh, NiasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanA non-governmental organization (NGO) has reported that child
trafficking and illegal adoptions were continuing in the tsunami-
ravaged areas of Aceh and Nias. More ...
India's 'flexible' approach at ASEANSiddharth Srivastava, New Delhi The Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur
last week, which was followed by the first East Asia summit,
had made it apparent that the heat is on India to push through
economic changes and reforms that are crucial ... More ...
Tension builds over Ashmore Reef: Is it Indonesia's or Australia's?I Made Andi Arsana, Sydney Ashmore reef (a.k.a. Pulau Pasir) is currently being disputed
by Indonesia and Australia.If we talk about an island/reef/islet, we are talking about
sovereignty. More ...
Rich nations leaving the poor to die of AIDSIn November, The Jakarta Post's Hera Diani joined 21 journalists
from 17 countries at a one-week HIV/AIDS reporting workshop in
New York, under the auspices of the Reuters Foundation. More ...
Dutch jazz ensembles entertains with finesse and versatilitySri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA jazz concert can indeed be very entertaining and fun-filled,
especially when it is in the hands of a resourceful musician-cum-
composer. More ...
Finding an AIDS vaccine 'a marathon, not a sprint'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, New YorkIn the history of infection, the only way to control a viral
epidemic has been through the creation of a vaccine. More ...
Tarung derajat fights for recognitionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tarung derajat, which began as a young man's attempt to hold
his own in street fights, is gaining increasing recognition as
one of the country's homegrown martial arts four decades later. More ...
On fingerprints The plan to fingerprint students at Islamic schools as part of
the police strategy to fight terrorism will create new problems.
The government should think carefully before making this
decision. If such a step is taken, it should be applied to all citizens. More ...
SBY orders Golkar, PKS rift in Depok to be settled amicablyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed Minister of
Home Affairs M. More ...
Nur Mahmudi reveals priorities for his five-year termBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens of supporters of Depok mayoral candidate Badrul Kamal
gathered on Sunday to protest a Supreme Court decision declaring
Nur Mahmudi Ismail of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) the
winner of the ... More ...
Chris John likely to seek another postponement of boutThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boxing promoter HM Arsyad says he will respect the decision of
the World Boxing Association (WBA) on whether to grant world
flyweight champion Chris John's request for a second postponement
of his mandatory defense ... More ...
Paskah faces fake diploma rumors BANDUNG: A week after being installed as State Minister for
National Development Planning (Bappenas) Paskah Suzetta is
busy fending off allegations he holds fake diplomas. More ...
AdamAir bridges gap between full-service airlines and LCCAdamAir, a boutique airline, is slowly emerging as one of the
rising stars in the industry in the country. Having flown with
only two planes in December 2003, it is now flying with 19
aircraft. More ...
Jewelry investment offers opportunity for JakartansAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActress and singer Chintami Atmanegara was giddy when she
recently sold a ruby necklace and bracelet back to the jewelry
store from which she purchased them, and made a 5 percent profit. More ...
Water charges to be upped by 25% JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso hinted on Sunday that he would
approve increases in tap water rates by 25 percent on average, as
proposed by the Tap Water Regulatory Body (BR PAM)."The regulatory body has proposed a 25 percent increase in
water tariffs. More ...
Metalworkers' jobs at risk from downturnNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonThe increase in fuel prices and a shortage of raw materials have
left 23 metal factories in Cirebon on the brink of bankruptcy and
hundreds of workers' jobs at risk, an official says. More ...
Gus Dur asks for delay of Poso executionsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has joined the
growing number of calls for the president to delay the execution
of three inmates on death row for their roles in several murders
in Poso, Central Sulawesi five years ago. More ...
Muslims stage major rally against radicalism, terrorismTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid led thousands of
Muslims in a march through the capital on Sunday to promote
"Islam for Peace" and counter militant ideas. More ...
Susilo to summon governors on Cepu blockSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Cepu, Central JavaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to summon Central
Java Governor Mardiyanto and East Java Governor Imam Utomo to his
office on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing deadlock over the Cepu
oil block's ... More ...
Students promote toleranceOver 90 Muslim residents of Ambon living in temporary shelters
for displaced persons in Waihaong park in conflict-torn Maluku
showed up for free medical checkups on Sunday. More ...
Expatriates have to report any change of addressBambang Nurbianto
The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta is indeed a huge melting pot, where people from all walks
of life, races and nationalities live. More ...
Timber industry badly needs revitalizationAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith only 10 percent of the timber-processing companies declared
by the foresty ministry to be performing adequately, the
country's wood industry badly needs revitalization, non-
governmental groups say. More ...
Launch pad for Doha AgendaTrade ministers from all members of the World Trade Organization
(WTO) concluded their week-long series of meetings in Hong Kong
on Sunday evening, producing an expected, but watered down
framework for negotiations. More ...
Security tightened ahead of ChristmasKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A week before Christmas, police
personnel have begun to comb churches for explosives in Kupang
city, East Nusa Tenggara capital. More ...
Redefining peer pressure with 'MTV'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, New YorkAt a skateboard park somewhere in New York, three young men
confronted a peer, pressuring him to do something."So, did you do the deed or not? I've done it, he's done
it ... More ...
Aceh needs more attention The Indonesian government leaders, especially the House
of Representatives must remember that the nation is tired of
waiting to see true progress in the improvement of the lives of
the Acehnese. More ...
E. Flores streamlines bureaucracyThe Jakarta Post, KupangAs part of efforts to streamline the bureaucracy, East Flores
Regent Simon Hayon is planning to liquidate 142 posts in the
regency administration. The plan is being proposed to the East
Flores Regency Legislative Council for approval. More ...
Providentia wins IT competition JAKARTA: Teams from SMKN Vocational Senior High School in
North Jakarta and SMP Providentia Junior High School in West
Jakarta were awarded as the best schools in an information
technology and communications competition (Info-Tel). More ...
Find Article by Date