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Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Chess body pushes bid for WGM title

Chess body pushes bid for WGM titleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) is taking another step to produce the country's first women's grand master by hosting an international women's tournament after an eight-year absence.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Flight bookings on the rise ahead of holidays

Flight bookings on the rise ahead of holidaysMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangWith just two weeks to go until the Idul Fitri holiday, city travel agencies say they have been booking more seats on domestic flights for customers since the start of the fasting month.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Motorcycle gang robs phone man

Motorcycle gang robs phone man JAKARTA: After months of no armed robberies in the capital, a cellular phone distributor was robbed on Tuesday night on his way home to Duren Sawit, East Jakarta.Hendarmin, 45, and his brother, Cat Liong, 19, were robbed on Jl.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Susilo in control, but tougher challenges ahead

Susilo in control, but tougher challenges aheadRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite a number of decisions that many consider burdensome to the public during his first year in office, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has managed to keep his support intact.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/High-cost economy increases inflation, derails growth

High-cost economy increases inflation, derails growthRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe prevailing high-cost economy produced by corruption is playing a key role in helping accelerate inflationary pressures, besides fundamental factors such as the rupiah exchange rate, and the supply of ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Mandarin newspaper hunts for new subscribers

Mandarin newspaper hunts for new subscribersTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt has been five years since the government lifted the ban on expressions of Chinese culture, and many Chinese language publications have since come and gone trying to serve a dwindling community of ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Police set up teams against street racers

Police set up teams against street racers JAKARTA: The city police established 18 teams to stop illegal street racing, which has become a common sight across the capital, with a new twist during Ramadhan.Traffic police chief Sr. Comr.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Ceremony, pomp as 10 millionth taxpayer feted

Ceremony, pomp as 10 millionth taxpayer fetedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Presidential Palace was suddenly turned into a glamorous stage on Wednesday to celebrate the self-proclaimed success of the Directorate General of Taxation in expanding the taxpayer base to 10 million ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Many Batam-ites forced to cancel Idul Fitri trips to hometowns

Many Batam-ites forced to cancel Idul Fitri trips to hometownsFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamSuyanto, a supervisor at an electronics assembly factory, explained that he had to cancel his plan to return to his home town for Idul Fitri, as has been his normal custom.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/A new breed of 'spin doctor'

A new breed of 'spin doctor'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLate last year, on the eve of the presidential election runoff, a Jakarta-based polling institute predicted Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would beat the incumbent, Megawati Soekarnoputri, in a landslide, by 53 percent to 34 percent.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Germans in Indonesia still making their mark

Germans in Indonesia still making their markDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome people say size doesn't really matter. It seems that axiom applies for the German community here, too.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Security remains an issue for President Susilo

Security remains an issue for President SusiloImanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA year has passed since Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono took his oath as Indonesia's sixth president on Oct. 20, 2004.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/BRR task force gets 85 public reports on alleged graft

BRR task force gets 85 public reports on alleged graftNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehSince its establishment a month ago, a task force assigned to monitor graft at the Aceh Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Body (BRR) has received 85 public reports on alleged graft at the body.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/'SBY has made no great achievements'

'SBY has made no great achievements'After winning the country's first direct presidential election, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono took his oath of office last Oct. 20. How do people perceive his leadership over the past year? The Jakarta Post interviewed some residents here.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Institute to provide buses for the holiday

Institute to provide buses for the holidaySURABAYA: The 10 November Institute of Technology will provide affordable buses to transport people back to their hometowns for the Idul Fitri holiday.The buses will leave Surabaya on Oct.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/SBY set to attend 'Nuzulul Qur'an'

SBY set to attend 'Nuzulul Qur'an' JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is scheduled to attend a gathering on Thursday evening to celebrate Nuzulul Qur'an (Koranic revelation) in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Forgive convicted Australians

Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed.However, these young lives should be spared.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Accuracy, a lesson we could learn from Germany

Accuracy, a lesson we could learn from GermanyKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Grundlich keil -- meaning accuracy or detail -- is a phrase that best describes the Germans, according to Wardiman Djojonegoro, the German-trained former education minister.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Forgive convicted Australians

Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed. However, these young lives should be spared.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/German women build a bridge to Indonesian society

German women build a bridge to Indonesian societyChristina Schott Contributor/JakartaSomewhere hidden in the labyrinth of bumpy streets of Pondok Gede in South Jakarta, the Modern Diakonian Campus (KDM) offers a home and school for street children.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Igor O'Neill

Igor O'Neill Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Oct. 7 announced the government's plan to spend Rp 150 billion (US$15 million) to buy 10 million coal stoves as a part of the government efforts to diversify energy resources and to reduce the costly subsidy for kerosene.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Germans in Indonesia still their mark

Germans in Indonesia still their markDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome people say size doesn't really matter. It seems that applies for German community here, too.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Smoking rooms a must, city says

Smoking rooms a must, city saysBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe now common sight of office employees enjoying a cigarette break in stairwells or office canteens will be a thing of the past once the new bylaw prohibiting smoking in public places is enforced beginning in February.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Military may retain many businesses

Military may retain many businessesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) will likely retain many of its businesses, despite a law mandating that the government take over all the military's enterprises to improve its professionalism.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Flood victims to get assistance

Flood victims to get assistanceMALANG, East Java: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) will begin disbursing food and other aid on Thursday to flood victims in three Malang districts, a PMI volunteer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Democracy indicators 'remain poor': Demos

Democracy indicators 'remain poor': DemosRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUnder President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who was democratically elected, indicators of democracy in the country have remained poor, a human rights group says.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/KPK plans to summon chief justice in bribery case

KPK plans to summon chief justice in bribery caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing public pressure, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Wednesday it would question Supreme Court chief Bagir Manan and two other justices in connection with alleged bribery by ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/BPK still auditing State Secretariat

BPK still auditing State Secretariat JAKARTA: Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) head Anwar Nasution said here on Friday the BPK was continuing discussions with the State Secretariat as part of its audit of the latter.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Goethe Institute fosters cultural interaction

Goethe Institute fosters cultural interactionTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen considering a venue for arts and cultural events in Jakarta, the Goethe Institut should not be overlooked.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Anticipating a bird flu outbreak

Anticipating a bird flu outbreakMichael Richardson, Singapore As a feared strain of avian influenza reaches Europe after spreading across Asia, threatening to trigger a global flu pandemic that could kill millions of people, political leaders are scrambling to galvanize a more effective ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Downgrading the bank blanket guarantee system

Downgrading the bank blanket guarantee systemNawa Thalo, Jakarta Starting from March 2007, money depositors or owners of bank accounts will only be able to recoup at most Rp 100 million (US$10,000) if their bank collapses.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Chess body pushes WGM bid in Jababaeka tourney

Chess body pushes WGM bid in Jababaeka tourneyMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) is taking another step to produce the country's first women's grand master by hosting an international women's tournament after an eight-year absence.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/VW never out of style with enthusiasts

VW never out of style with enthusiastsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Siswanto, 25, is a Volkswagen enthusiast. He fell in love with the German-made car when he was an elementary school student.He learned about Volkswagen from his father.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/JP/18/GARUT1

JP/18/GARUT1checked -- JSR Hidden delights of Garut now within easy reach of JakartaJames Boyd Contributor/Jakarta The new Cipularang expressway linking Jakarta to Bandung has opened up a whole new universe of weekend getaways to the south and east of Bandung that were previously beyond the ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Policeman gets the axe after militant Muslim raid

Policeman gets the axe after militant Muslim raidBlontank Poerwoko, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaA middle-ranking police officer here was removed from his post on Wednesday, a day after Muslim hard-liners raided at least two local restaurants and destroyed hundreds of bottles of alcoholic beverages.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Let China develop at its own pace

Let China develop at its own paceLiu Shinan, China Daily, Asia News Network/Beijing Beijing's guesthouses have been very busy welcoming distinguished guests from the United States.U.S.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Germans in Indonesia: Small but significant

Germans in Indonesia: Small but significantDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaSome people say size doesn't really matter. It seems that axiom applies for the German community here, too.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Terrorism is the world's concern

Terrorism is the world's concernIntolerance is the basis of all the terrorism that has become endemic throughout the globe.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Supreme Court

Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Bogor prepares for more dengue patients

Bogor prepares for more dengue patients BOGOR: As the number of dengue fever patients increases, the city-owned Cibinong hospital in Bogor has prepared additional beds.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Association bemoans tight security

Association bemoans tight securityBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: A port transportation association has complained about the tight security measures imposed on trucks passing along Jl. Minyak in Balikpapan, saying the measures were causing severe traffic jams and cutting the productivity of drivers.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Alumni try to bring home accuracy, work spirit

Alumni try to bring home accuracy, work spiritKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grundlich keil -- meaning accuracy or detail -- is a phrase that best describes the Germans, according to Wardiman Djojonegoro, the German-trained former education minister.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Coal export duty hurting investment: Association

Coal export duty hurting investment: AssociationLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal will not yield significant revenues for the government and will deter future investments in the sector, coal miners and a government official say.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Ministers fear losing face more than anything

Ministers fear losing face more than anythingMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome ministers are likely quite anxious as President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may soon fire some people from his United Indonesia Cabinet after his first year in office.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/AMM urges punishment for rogue TNI personnel

AMM urges punishment for rogue TNI personnelNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) demanded on Wednesday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) punish a TNI soldier accused of shooting four members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Peudawa, East Aceh.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 20, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 20, 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, until Nov.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/JP/6/Watch

JP/6/WatchHigh-end watches - a lucrative businessBy Susanna Tjokro s_tjokro@yahoo.com "It's a status symbol, just like a vehicle. However, while you can't bring your car into the meeting room, you certainly can wear your watch in a business meeting," says my former boss about her Rolex.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/National commitment to unitary state questioned

National commitment to unitary state questionedRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAhead of Youth Pledge Day later this month, local and foreign experts will take part in a seminar here on Thursday to discuss the numerous issues facing Indonesia as it attempts to build a democracy.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Dengue fever patients entitled to free treatment

Dengue fever patients entitled to free treatmentYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe West Java provincial administration announced on Wednesday that it would provide free treatment for dengue fever patients in third class wards of state-run hospitals or in community health centers.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Inquisition in Indonesia

Inquisition in Indonesia Civilians rampaging like wild elephants in the jungle, trampling on the rights of the people; making kangaroo court judgments on what people can think or say or do; condemning the populace if they don't conform to narrow self-righteous mind think; issuing dictums, or ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Regent reported for alleged graft

Regent reported for alleged graftJAMBI, Jambi: Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) reported on Wednesday Batanghari Regent Abdul Fattah to the provincial prosecutor's office for alleged graft.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Die Bruecke builds a bridge between locals, expatriates

Die Bruecke builds a bridge between locals, expatriatesChristina Schott, Contributor, JakartaSomewhere hidden in the labyrinth of bumpy streets of Pondok Gede in South Jakarta, the Modern Diakonian Campus (KDM) offers a home and school for street children.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Terrorism is the world's concern

Terrorism is the world's concern Intolerance is the basis of all the terrorism that has become endemic throughout the globe.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Wage talks heat up, but going nowhere

Wage talks heat up, but going nowhereDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe negotiating between representatives of employers and workers over the city's 2006 minimum wage is getting tougher, with both parties sticking by their demands.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, October 21, 2005

TV Today: Friday, October 21, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Channel Dangdut7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Germans in Indonesia: Small but significant

Germans in Indonesia: Small but significantDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaSome people say size doesn't really matter. It seems that applies for German community here, too.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Substitute for sugar

Substitute for sugar Sugar, or sucrose, is a chemical compound which belongs to the carbohydrates group. A source of calories, sugar is also a sweetner.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Awaiting the results of SBY antigraft campaign

Awaiting the results of SBY antigraft campaignJ. Danang Widoyoko, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono completed the first year of his five-year term on Thursday.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Tangerang reopens registrations for poor

Tangerang reopens registrations for poorMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangFollowing incidents over the past two days with villagers running amok over cash assistance from the central government, the Tangerang regency administration reopened registrations on Wednesday for new recipients of ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/JP/24/BURNA

JP/24/BURNAPoetic guardian of Meratus Dayak tradition Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/JakartaWearing a black pullover, blue vest and black hat, the gentleman was very modest in appearance. With graying hair and moustache, he had a firm expression on his face.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Goethe Institute fosters cultural interaction

Goethe Institute fosters cultural interactionTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen considering a venue for arts and cultural events in Jakarta, the Goethe Institut should not be overlooked.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Jusuf Kalla's presidential aspirations denied

Jusuf Kalla's presidential aspirations deniedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState news agency Antara made a clarification on Wednesday regarding its interview with Vice President Jusuf Kalla, which contained a quote that some media outlets interpreted as representing an intention by the country's number ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/JP/18/GARUT2

JP/18/GARUT2checked -- JSR Kampung Sampireun: Jewel in the Garut crown If you do decide to take a trip down Garut way, then don't miss out on a stay at Kampung Sampireun -- for my money simply one of the best resorts in Indonesia.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Illegal 'crossing services' on rise in Bakauheni Port

Illegal 'crossing services' on rise in Bakauheni PortOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungIt's already dark when Buang and his seven passengers arrive by minivan at Bakauheni port in Lampung.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/A better second year

A better second year Even before he stepped into Merdeka Palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's legacy had been assured.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/PGN, Asaki at odds over special treatment

PGN, Asaki at odds over special treatmentLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCeramics producers will receive special treatment from state gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) to cushion them from the recent increase in the price of natural gas, the Indonesian Ceramics Industry ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Embezzlers outnumber law enforcers, AGO says

Embezzlers outnumber law enforcers, AGO saysRendi A. Witular and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAttorney General Abdul Rahman has the answer as to why Indonesia is still considered one of the most corrupt countries in the world despite its persistent fight against graft under ...

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/Accuracy, a lesson we could learn from Germany

Accuracy, a lesson we could learn from GermanyKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Grundlich keil -- meaning accuracy or detail -- is a phrase that best describes the Germans, according to Wardiman Djojonegoro, the German-trained former education minister.

Thu, 20 Oct 2005

JP/A better second year

A better second year Even before he stepped into Merdeka Palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's legacy had been assured.