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67 articles.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Turtles struggle to survive poachers

Turtles struggle to survive poachersRusman, The Jakarta Post, BerauThe face of Surono, 36, a Berau fishermen here, showed annoyance when he spotted a green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) shell. The shell lay on the beach but the animal inside it had gone.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Blueprint prepared for Yogya's heritage

Blueprint prepared for Yogya's heritageSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaThe Yogyakarta administration is preparing a detailed plan for the preservation of heritage areas in the city, which, it is hoped, will later serve as a pilot project for heritage sites nationwide.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Pension funds should shift from deposits

Pension funds should shift from depositsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the chase for higher returns, pension funds have shifted their investments from bank deposits to riskier portfolios, such as bonds and equities, according to the Indonesian Association of Pension Funds (APDI).

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/More Jamsostek officials entangled in graft: Police

More Jamsostek officials entangled in graft: PoliceEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice are set to name new suspects in an alleged graft case involving state-owned insurance firm PT Jamsostek following the detention of the company's former investment director Andi Alamsyah.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Adapting Koran to current realities

Adapting Koran to current realitiesHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor a 34 year-old, Muslim preacher-cum-gender activist Siti Ruqoyyah Ma'shum has been through more than most women her age in the marital department.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/BPK member denies Mulyana allegation

BPK member denies Mulyana allegation JAKARTA: Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) auditing team head Khairiansyah Salman plans to file a libel suit against General Elections Committee member Mulyana W. Kusumah, his lawyer says.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Govt, GAM to discuss troop withdrawal

Govt, GAM to discuss troop withdrawalRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and representatives of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are scheduled to discuss a withdrawal of Indonesian Military (TNI) troops from Aceh as part of efforts to help resolve the decades-long ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/A million rural workers get jobs in formal sector

A million rural workers get jobs in formal sectorZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite constantly rising unemployment, the country last year saw more of its workers enjoying regular incomes and job security as an increasing number of rural workers moved into the formal sector, according ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Profound reflections on life

Profound reflections on lifeCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaIvan Sagita is a painter whose imagery runs parallel with reality but is expressed in a mode that surpasses sheer imagination.At least, this is the impression one gets from his solo exhibition, now running at CP Artspace here.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Clarification from environment office

Clarification from environment office With respect to a news report titled Waste to be sent back to the Netherlands, specifically with regard to the import of the paper waste amounting to 20 40-foot containers, as published in The Jakarta Post on May 17, the Office of the State Minister for the ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Banten governor Djoko charged in corruption case

Banten governor Djoko charged in corruption caseMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Serang, BantenThe corruption trial of Banten Governor Djoko Munandar began at the Banten District Court on Tuesday, with prosecutors charging him with misusing some Rp 14 billion of public funds in 2004.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Sales of the small, moderately powered vehicles, referred to as

Sales of the small, moderately powered vehicles, referred to as "city cars", have skyrocketed in the past few months. Since the Honda Jazz was launched in March 2004, for example, more than 31,000 of these compact cars have hit the streets.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/JP/20/IVAN

JP/20/IVANchecked -- JSR, but bolded (yellow) title below needs to have English translation after it in brackets.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Wild and loony japanese hair trendiness

Wild and loony japanese hair trendinessEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta This year, there has been a new hair trend that suits many kinds of people. It is called the "swing hair style", which has a free movement and textured cut, but the final result still has an air of elegance.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/We are in a doomed society

We are in a doomed society We live in a doomed society. I may not have lived in many places to compare, but the abuse of power in our society has reached such heights that we can't seem to be bothered anymore with what's happening around us.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Fishermen protest against PT THIESS

Fishermen protest against PT THIESSBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Following an earlier protest, hundreds of fishermen in Balikpapan demanded on Tuesday that PT Thiess Contractor Indonesia provide them with compensation due to the drop in their fish catch.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Govt says vaccines do not harm children

Govt says vaccines do not harm children JAKARTA: Post-immunization deaths of five toddlers and hospitalization of seven others had nothing to do with the vaccines, a health ministry investigation team has announced.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Puteh refuses imprisonment, claims he has heart problems

Puteh refuses imprisonment, claims he has heart problemsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam governor Abdullah Puteh told prosecutors on Tuesday he was too ill to go to prison as he was still being treated at a Jakarta hospital for a heart disease.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/PLN may shut down more power plants

PLN may shut down more power plantsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPeople living in Java and Bali are once again being told that they should reduce power consumption to avoid blackouts, this time due to the fact a number of power plants on these islands may be forced to shut down due to lack ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Arutmin halts production as fuel tankers detained

Arutmin halts production as fuel tankers detainedThe Jakarta Post JakartaWith the Indonesian Navy still detaining three of its tankers, coal mining firm PT Arutmin Indonesia suspended all operations at its Senakin mine in South Kalimantan on Monday due to a lack of fuel.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/'Hard for us to make it in Jakarta'

'Hard for us to make it in Jakarta'As Jakarta celebrates its 478th anniversary with monthlong festivities, the administration seems unconcerned by reports of malnutrition and marasmus in the capital and complaints that public services are only available for those who can pay.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/OIC needs economic muscle to be respected

OIC needs economic muscle to be respectedWong Sulong, The Star, Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia Finance, trade and economic ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) are in Kuala Lumpur over the next few days attending a series of dialogs, meetings and conferences on matters ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Banten Governor tried on corruption charge

Banten Governor tried on corruption chargeMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/Serang, Banten The corruption trial of Banten Governor Djoko Munandar began at the Banten District Court on Tuesday, with prosecutors charging him with misusing some Rp 14 billion of public funds in 2004.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 23, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 23, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Kuta Carnival 2005* Balinese Dances at Satgas Pantai stage, Kuta beach: June 25, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., Gong of Peace, Balinese Traditional Gamelan; June 26, 4 p.m., Legong dance, Joged Bumbung dance; June 28, 4 p.m.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/We are in a doomed society

We are in a doomed society We live in a doomed society. I may not have lived in many places to compare, but the abuse of power in our society has reached such heights that we can't seem to be bothered anymore with what's happening around us.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Preventing the tragedy of teenager suicide

Preventing the tragedy of teenager suicideAndayani, Montreal Recent media headlines have reported an increasing number of cases of suicide among children and young adolescents in Indonesia.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Fire razes areas in Greater Jakarta

Fire razes areas in Greater Jakarta JAKARTA: Fire hit three different neighborhoods of Greater Jakarta on Monday evening.No casualties reported in any of the incidents.The first incident took place at about 6:30 p.m.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Anticorruption team focuses on bad debtors

Anticorruption team focuses on bad debtorsThe government-sponsored interdepartmental corruption eradication team investigation into a series of bad loan scams at state-owned Bank Mandiri are will be investigating more companies.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR Oktagon to hold photofest on nation's development Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAt a room in Galeri Jurnalistik Antara, Central Jakarta, three Indonesian photo curators, Alex Supartono, Yudhi Soerjoatmodjo and Oscar Motuloh, are busy poring over 22,000 photo negatives of of ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Malnutrion cases abound in Ambon's IDP shelters

Malnutrion cases abound in Ambon's IDP sheltersM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe life of refugees in several camps in Ambon city here is deteriorating. Bad sanitation has affected the health of the refugees, especially the children.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, June 23, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, June 23, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/UGM signs deal with social ministry

UGM signs deal with social ministryYOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University and the Ministry of Social Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday on disaster handling and mitigation.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/RI reserves

RI reserves down to $34.27b JAKARTA: Indonesia's foreign currency reserves fell US$346.4 million to $34.27 billion during the second week of June, the central bank reported on Monday.Bank Indonesia said the decline was caused by a recent increase in U.S.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Idle Cipanas villa makes comeback

Idle Cipanas villa makes comebackTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorOut of sight from the lines of cars heading to Puncak, the historic Cipanas presidential retreat returned briefly to the spotlight on June 5 when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono used it as the venue to honor environmentalists.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Telemedicine technology benefits overseas patients

Telemedicine technology benefits overseas patientsThe newly-established one-stop medical center Excellence Healthcare (EH), recently invited a group of Indonesian journalists including The Jakarta Post's Rita A. Widiadana to visit its establishment in Singapore.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

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JP/ /The Philippines: A Reality CheckJamil Maidan Flores Jakarta On the eve of the observance of the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, there seems to be little to celebrate, if you go by all the bad news bannered by the newspapers and blared by the other media.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/TPJ cuts Kalibaru water supply

TPJ cuts Kalibaru water supply JAKARTA: Tap water company PT Thames Pam Jaya (TPJ) announced on Monday that it had cut off the water supply to customers in Kalibaru, North Jakarta, who had not paid their bills for several months and to others who had tampered with water pipes.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Committee to deliberate mining bill formed

Committee to deliberate mining bill formedLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives has established a new special committee to deliberate a draft law on mineral and coal mining, which was proposed by the government.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Leaders must focus on one job

Leaders must focus on one job The inauguration of Malam Sambat (MS) Kaban -- the forestry minister in the present cabinet -- as chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) on June 12 has created yet another minister who also holds a political party leader's post, like Vice President Jusuf ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Giving new life to the over-40s

Giving new life to the over-40sLife may begin at 40, a proverb says, as you may gain a more fulfilling life, a rejuvenated mind and a well-established job.Yet, this mature age may not be too compromise to your physical condition, especially to your most valuable asset -- your eyes.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Kuningan regency seeks bank loan to repair schools

Kuningan regency seeks bank loan to repair schoolsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, KuninganKuningan regental administration in West Java has applied for a Rp 10 billion (US$1.06 million) bank loan to repair elementary schools in the region.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Political parties a safe haven for corrupt politicians

Political parties a safe haven for corrupt politiciansM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta A progressive-thinking Cabinet member during the New Order era once said that to cover up past wrongdoings and avoid prosecution, one had to cling to the power he now had and if possible accumulate even more power.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Funds promised to fight malnutrition

Funds promised to fight malnutritionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government promised on Tuesday to allocate Rp 83.5 billion (about US$8.7 million) in emergency funds to West and East Nusa Tenggara to help resolve the malnutrition problem in the two provinces.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/JP/19/RAIN

JP/19/RAINRI film 'Rainmaker' honored at Shanghai filmfestJohn Badalu Contributor/BeijingThe Eighth Shanghai International Film Festival declared Rainmaker (Impian Kemarau), directed by Ravi Bharwani, Best Film in the New Asian Talent competition, which ran from June 11 though June 19.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Education law may protect child loborers

Education law may protect child loborersTony Hotland and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the absence of legislation to protect workers in the informal sector, the education law and child protection law are regarded as the only legal mechanisms available to ensure children employed ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/To Washington and Paris: For what?

To Washington and Paris: For what?Budiono Kusumohamidjojo, Jakarta The recent news about the planned departure of legislators on comparative study trips to Washington DC and Paris is nothing new to a public cynical about the real motivations for elected officials' travel abroad.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Enjoy Jakarta?

Enjoy Jakarta? Historian Ridwan Saidi claimed the anniversary of Jakarta did not fall on June 22. The native Jakartan said the date now commonly accepted as the day Jakarta was founded was actually the date when Fatahillah, or Faletehan, attacked Jakarta on the orders of king Cirebon in the early ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Garuda to raise domestic fares

Garuda to raise domestic faresThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNational flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia plans to increase its domestic airfares for the second time this year due to the rising cost of aviation fuels -- avigas and avtur.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Government told to develop refineries

Government told to develop refineriesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAgainst a backdrop of regular fuel scarcities and increasing fuel consumption, the House of Representatives has requested that the government prioritize the construction of refineries by both the state and private sector.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Ex-minister deemed responsible for haj fund misuse

Ex-minister deemed responsible for haj fund misuseEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInvestigators began on Tuesday the inquiry of former minister of religious affairs Said Agil Hussein Al-Munawar, who they believe was responsible for the misuse of huge sums of haj funds while in office.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Education, high-tech equipment can prevent serious illness

Education, high-tech equipment can prevent serious illnessRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeImagine, you are in a doctor's waiting room. For the past few weeks, you've been anxiously waiting for a cancer results.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Adiguna's sentence condemned

Adiguna's sentence condemnedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProsecutors have filed an appeal with the Jakarta High Court against the seven-year prison sentence handed down by the Central Jakarta District Court to Adiguna Sutowo, who has been convicted of murdering Johannes "Rudy" Berchmans ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Mercedes-Benz to launch S-Class, continues serving the haves

Mercedes-Benz to launch S-Class, continues serving the havesPrimastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/JakartaWith about 485,000 of its S-Class vehicles sold worldwide over the past seven years, Mercedes-Benz continues to serve the VIP segment ranging from businesspeople, celebrities and heads of ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Oktagon to hold photofest on RI's development

Oktagon to hold photofest on RI's developmentEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt a room in Galeri Jurnalistik Antara, Central Jakarta, three Indonesian photo curators, Alex Supartono, Yudhi Soerjoatmodjo and Oscar Motuloh, are busy poring over 22,000 photo negatives of of images that capture ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Guatemalan's molestation case to proceed

Guatemalan's molestation case to proceedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least seven witnesses in a sexual harassment case involving Guatemalan Alberto Mendizabal, 37, have been questioned so far, city police said on Tuesday.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Arutmin stops production as fuel tankers detained

Arutmin stops production as fuel tankers detainedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the Indonesian Navy still detaining three of its tankers, coal mining firm PT Arutmin Indonesia suspended all operations at its Senakin mine in South Kalimantan on Monday due to a lack of fuel.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Malnutrition -- it's the economy, not health, sir!

Malnutrition -- it's the economy, not health, sir!Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has launched a series of measures to tackle the growing incidence of malnutrition affecting hundreds, probably thousands, of under-fives.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/House to debate citizenship bill

House to debate citizenship billTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDual citizenship, equal rights for mothers over their children's citizenship and flexible regulations for mixed couples will be among topics raised in the House of Representatives' debate over the citizenship bill.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Govt won't revoke property decree

Govt won't revoke property decreeRendi A. Witular and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has stated that it would not withdraw nor revise a regulation on land acquisition for public development purposes, despite strong protests from some sections of the public.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Vocational schools seek support

Vocational schools seek supportThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWalking through an entrance way marked with the sign Hostel Pradana, one finds a cafe, a travel agency, 29 hotel rooms and a tennis court.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Piloting Garuda through financial turbulence

Piloting Garuda through financial turbulenceRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaFor Emirsyah Satar, returning to troubled national flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia was like a trip down memory lane when he first worked at the airline as its chief financial officer (CFO) tasked with preventing ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Sharp differences in attitudes between 'new and true Europeans'

Sharp differences in attitudes between 'new and true Europeans'Jiri Pehe, Project Syndicate The fiasco of the European Union's summit in Brussels has brought into sharp relief differences in attitudes between most new member countries from East Central Europe and the "old" members.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Disabled criticize access to polls

Disabled criticize access to polls JAKARTA: The Indonesian Disabled Association (PPCI) has called for regional elections organizers to provide the proper facilities to enable handicapped people to exercise their right to vote.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/Diva wins PKT export bid

Diva wins PKT export bid JAKARTA: PT Diva Trasindo won on Tuesday an open bid to export 15,000 tons of fertilizer from PT Pupuk Kalimantan Timur (PKT) at a proposed price of US$257.20 per ton.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/OIC needs economic muscle to be respected

OIC needs economic muscle to be respected JP/7/STAROIC needs economic muscle to be respected Wong Sulong The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia Finance, trade and economic ministers of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) are in Kuala Lumpur over the next few days attending a ...

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/City lacks public facilities, service

City lacks public facilities, serviceWhile Jakarta beautifies itself prior to its 478th anniversary today, two tourists are forced to sit on the curb on Jl. Prof. M. Yamien, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday, because there are no parks or benches to be found around the heart of the capital.

Wed, 22 Jun 2005

JP/RI reserves down to $34.27b

RI reserves down to $34.27b JAKARTA: Indonesia's foreign currency reserves fell US$346.4 million to $34.27 billion during the second week of June, the central bank reported on Monday.Bank Indonesia said the decline was caused by a recent increase in U.S.