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Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Khalik/Govt urged to allow foreigners to own apartments

Govt urged to allow foreigners to own apartmentsAbdul KhalikThe Jakarta Post/JakartaA noted property analyst urged the government Wednesday to allow foreigners to buy and own apartments here in order boost property sales and economic activity in the country.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Tangerang 'bans' liquor, prostitution

Tangerang 'bans' liquor, prostitutionMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Tangerang Municipal Council has endorsed bylaws banning the sale of alcoholic drinks and prostitution, but activists doubt if local authorities will have the courage to actually implement the laws.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

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RI jazz loses legendary bass-man JAKARTA: Indonesian jazz has lost a seasoned bass player, Perry Pattiselano, 55, (shown in framed photo) and his contemporaries mourned the passing of a "reliable, stable and consistent" musician and a good friend.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Legislators off to study Cairo despite criticism

Legislators off to study Cairo despite criticismThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSixteen legislators plan to leave for the Egyptian capital of Cairo for a "comparative study tour" on how the Egyptian parliament's ways and means committee works, causing critics to claim that the trip was only meant to ...

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Incentives for infrastructure

Incentives for infrastructure President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in Busan, South Korea, for the APEC summit over the weekend, took the opportunity at the international forum to invite investors to Indonesia's second Infrastructure Summit -- scheduled for mid-February in Jakarta.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Highly leaded fuel still in use: Study

Highly leaded fuel still in use: StudyTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCars in three out of 10 major cities surveyed in the country are still being supplied with leaded gasoline, which posses a threat to people's health and can stunt mental development, a report said.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/On marrying Indonesian women

On marrying Indonesian women First of all, Keluarga Perkawinan Campuran Melalui Tangan Ibu (KPCMelati) would like to wish you and your distinguished readers celebrating Idul Fitri a Happy Idul Fitri 1426 H.Second, we would like to offer further clarification regarding: 1.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Ramos-Horta: A disgrace to Nobel values!

Ramos-Horta: A disgrace to Nobel values!Thang D. Nguyen, Jakarta In 1996, the Nobel Prize Committee awarded one half of the Nobel Peace Prize to Jose Ramos-Horta, who currently serves as East Timor's senior minister for foreign affairs and cooperation.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/The world as seen through children's eyes

The world as seen through children's eyesEndy M.Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, OsloIt is said that children are people But people do not exist without a culture Children are people who belong to the future And they have the right to their own culture Their own art and history -- The ...

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Andung's English irks SBY in India

Andung's English irks SBY in IndiaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bangalore, IndiaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono appeared irate -- perhaps the first time publicly since he was sworn in back in October 2004 -- upon hearing Minister of Industry Andung Nitimihardja's apparent question during a ...

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Critics slam huge salary for 'underachieving' BRR

Critics slam huge salary for 'underachieving' BRRNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAntigraft activists have criticized members of the Aceh and Nias Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Agency (BRR) as "overpaid and underachieving"."The salary of the BRR chairman is higher than the President's.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Suspension proposal illegal, Governor says

Suspension proposal illegal, Governor saysRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaEast Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah has demanded that the provincial council revoke its decision to file a motion requesting his suspension for alleged graft with the President.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Firefighters kept busy in N. Jakarta

Firefighters kept busy in N. Jakarta JAKARTA: Fires erupted in the North Jakarta neighborhoods of Sunter and Cilincing on Tuesday morning.There were no fatalities reported in either fire.The first blaze began at about 5 a.m. in a house on Jl. Agung Perkasa in Sunter.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Noordin's wife may be released

Noordin's wife may be released MALANG, East Java: Munfiatun, the wife of most-wanted terrorist Noordin M. Top, might be released on parole from the Sukun Women's Penitentiary in Malang, East Java, the prison warden said.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Garasi gives subtle performance in revised 'Rain Repertoire'

Garasi gives subtle performance in revised 'Rain Repertoire'Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaA woman is watering flowers on her front porch, as if putting out a fire that soon will burn down her house.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Cash bonuses await chess champions

Cash bonuses await chess champions JAKARTA: With team stalwart GM Utut Adianto missing from its lineup, the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) is offering bonuses to medal winners at the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Bush in China and Western media

Bush in China and Western mediaGeorge Koonull, China Daily, Asia News Network/Beijing Coming off a new low in domestic approval ratings and battered by a decidedly hostile reception in Latin America, a mellower and gentler President George W. Bush brought a more conciliatory message to Asia.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Bankruptcy case filed against BMC ata Jakarta commercial court

Bankruptcy case filed against BMC ata Jakarta commercial courtJAKARTA: State-owned financing firm PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia (BPUI) has filed bankruptcy allegations against investment firm PT Bhinneka Multi Corporation (BMC) with the Central Jakarta Commercial Court.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Govt prepares regulations on wages

Govt prepares regulations on wagesRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will soon issue two regulations on remuneration for the formal sector and on industrial relations in the informal sector, a manpower official said on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Employees, students ticketed the most

Employees, students ticketed the most JAKARTA: In the first four days of a month-long traffic operation, officers have written 1,327 tickets, with the majority going to motorcyclists, the Jakarta Police's traffic division said on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/JP/Editorial

JP/EditorialIncentives for infrastructure President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, in Busan, South Korea, for the APEC summit over the weekend, took the opportunity at the international forum to invite investors to Indonesia's second Infrastructure Summit -- scheduled for mid-February in Jakarta.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/West Irian Jaya says poll must go on

West Irian Jaya says poll must go onMANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: The West Irian Council insisted on Monday that the province should be allowed to hold regional elections on Nov. 28 as planned, saying that there was no legal basis to postpone them."No matter what happens, we will still hold the poll.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Golkar set to decide stance on Cabinet

Golkar set to decide stance on CabinetThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGolkar, the country's largest political party, will begin a national leadership meeting here on Wednesday to assess its current position in the government, including its seats in the Cabinet.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Athletics association inks apparel sponsorship

Athletics association inks apparel sponsorshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The provision of high-quality sports apparel, particularly shoes, is expected to boost the campaign of national track and field athletes in the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Navy base to be upgraded

Navy base to be upgradedYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangSecurity concerns have prompted Navy Headquarters to upgrade a naval base in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara province, and raise its security status.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Realized, approved investment on the rise, BKPM says

Realized, approved investment on the rise, BKPM saysUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInvestment in the country has remained strong despite rising inflation and interest rates, the latest data from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) says.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Workers to get meager salary rise

Workers to get meager salary riseSEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto has decided that the provincial government would raise the minimum wage by 16.32 percent on average by January next year, dashing workers' hope who had earlier demanded a 30 percent minimum wage increase.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Residents protest road access to Catholic school

Residents protest road access to Catholic schoolMulta Fidrus and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/JakartaAlthough the road access to Sang Timur Catholic school in Karang Tengah, Tangerang regency, has again been blockaded by protesting local residents, students keep coming to school.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Teachers learn about quality

Teachers learn about qualityTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Depok"When teachers take pride of what they do, then they are able to give the best to students," said M. Achmadi, principal of a state high school in Depok.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Falling in the mud of madness

Falling in the mud of madnessKhaled Duzdar, Common Ground News Service -- Partners in Humanity, Jerusalem The recent targeted suicide attacks on innocent civilians in Amman have shocked us all.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Commercial arbitration in Indonesia

Commercial arbitration in IndonesiaFrans H. Winarta, Jakarta The battle to eradicate corruption is extremely difficult; it is like the battle to combat "evil". As a consequence, the government needs to address the problem seriously.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Treasurer of KPU on trial for receiving kickbacks

Treasurer of KPU on trial for receiving kickbacksThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGeneral Elections Commission (KPU) treasurer M. Dentjik went on trial on Tuesday on charges of receiving kickbacks from companies that supplied materials for the 2004 elections.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/1st story checked -- JSR

1st story checked -- JSR Tony Prabowo to stage Calon Arang Composer Tony Prabowo and essayist Goenawan Mohammad are due to collaborate in a contemporary music concert at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Tolerance in Islam

Tolerance in IslamLily Zakiyah Munir, Jombang, East Java In the last few years we have witnessed a series of terrorist acts perpetrated in the name of Islam.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Top detective tasked to probe terror in Poso

Top detective tasked to probe terror in PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police have assigned one of their top detectives to resolve the fresh terror attacks in Poso, Central Sulawesi, and help ensure stability in the conflict-prone area.Deputy chief of detectives Insp. Gen.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Let the Doha trade round fail

Let the Doha trade round failDani Rodrik, Project Syndicate Imagine that the world's trade ministers simply walk away from their forthcoming Hong Kong meeting of the World Trade Organization (WTO) with this simple declaration: "We failed to reach an agreement; we'll try to do better next time.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Batavia Air responds

Batavia Air responds With regard to the letter from Clement Weather to The Jakarta Post concerning an incident that took place at the airport in Batam, and a copy of which was delivered to Batavia Air for comment, we would like to clarify as follows.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Myanmar stave off RI soccer team for draw

Myanmar stave off RI soccer team for drawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national soccer team was held to a goalless draw by Myanmar at the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bacolod City on Tuesday, while the women's team was beaten by Thailand in Marikina City.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/TVS to invest $80m in RI motorbike plant

TVS to invest $80m in RI motorbike plantRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bangalore, IndiaIndia's leading motorcycle manufacturer, TVS Motor Company Ltd., reiterated its plan on Tuesday to invest around US$80 million in Indonesia to build a motorcycle manufacturing and assembly plant.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/On marrying Indonesian women

On marrying Indonesian women First of all, Keluarga Perkawinan Campuran Melalui Tangan Ibu (KPCMelati) would like to wish you and your distinguished readers celebrating Idul Fitri a Happy Idul Fitri 1426 H.Second, we would like to offer further clarification regarding: 1.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Batavia Air: Water, water everywhere

Batavia Air: Water, water everywhere Just as the scandal about water being found in the tanks of a Batavia Air aircraft was unfolding, I found myself desperately trying to get tickets at Batam airport to return to Jakarta.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Sex orgy scandal rocks religious regency of Cianjur

Sex orgy scandal rocks religious regency of CianjurYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Pos, /BandungPolice are questioning several teachers and students believed to have been involved in an orgy at a Cianjur school that has stunned people in the regency.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Lippo records 47% income growth on lending expansion

Lippo records 47% income growth on lending expansionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Lippo, which was recently acquired by Malaysia's Khazanah Nasional Berhad, reported on Tuesday almost a 50 percent surge in income in the first nine months of the year.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, November 24, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, November 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/National rugby team going places

National rugby team going placesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national "White Rhinos" charge into rugby union history next week, becoming the first all-national team to play a series of matches in the Philippines.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/'Sound of Music' comes to Jakarta via Pelita Harapan

'Sound of Music' comes to Jakarta via Pelita HarapanGeoff Marriott, Contributor, JakartaSekolah Pelita Harapan, one of Jakarta's premier private schools, will present the timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, at Teater Tanah Airku, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Thursday, Nov.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/PASI inks apparel sponsorship for SEA Games

PASI inks apparel sponsorship for SEA GamesMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The provision of high-quality sports apparel, particularly shoes, is expected to boost the campaign of national track and field athletes in the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Think Regional, Act Local!

Think Regional, Act Local!Hermawan Kartajaya JakartaSoutheast Asia region has grown so fast that it becomes one commercial market, also one market for investment.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/RI wages 'two-front war' on terrorism

RI wages 'two-front war' on terrorismMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe police and Muslim leaders are waging a war against domestic terrorism on two fronts, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said here on Tuesday.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/'Sound of Music' comes to Taman Mini via Pelita Harapan school

'Sound of Music' comes to Taman Mini via Pelita Harapan school Geoff Marriott Contributor/JakartaSekolah Pelita Harapan, one of Jakarta's premier private schools, will present the timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, at Teater Tanah Airku, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on ...

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/North Sumatra has fastest polio infection rate: WHO

North Sumatra has fastest polio infection rate: WHOApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThe World Health Organization (WHO) found that North Sumatra has the fastest polio infection rate in Indonesia, with three new cases being found since the second round of the national immunization campaign ...

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Sharia banking grows by 40% in 2005

Sharia banking grows by 40% in 2005The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the current economic downturn amid rising inflation, the central bank remains optimistic that growth of sharia banking will remain robust.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/University plans to give away laptops to students

University plans to give away laptops to studentsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaComputer company PT Acer Indonesia pledged on Tuesday to provide free laptops for 2,500 students enrolling at Bunda Mulia University (UBM) in Ancol, North Jakarta for the 2006 year.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/AMM finds Thailand rifle

AMM finds Thailand rifleBANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) has found a Thai military and police standard rifle among weapons and ammunition handed over by former rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to the monitoring body.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/'Teachers quality is simply poor'

'Teachers quality is simply poor'In recognition of their role in education, the government has designated Nov. 25 as the National Teacher's Day. But, do they deserve such recognition? The Jakarta Post interviewed two residents on their views about the quality of teachers in the capital.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/The world through children's eyes

The world through children's eyesEndy M.Bayuni The Jakarta Post/OsloIt is said that children are people But people do not exist without a culture Children are people who belong to the future And they have the right to their own culture Their own art and history -- The International ...

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Ulema to publish books on jihad

Ulema to publish books on jihad JAKARTA: Chairman of the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Hasyim Muzadi urged Muslim organizations to publish books on the true concept of jihad (holy war) in Islam to counter militant ideas spread by terrorists.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Internet helps farmers reap more profits

Internet helps farmers reap more profitsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, BojonegoroSuhar, 28, a peanut farmer likes to show off the new cell phone he bought two months ago.

Wed, 23 Nov 2005

JP/Biofuel trading scheme awaits regulations

Biofuel trading scheme awaits regulationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe full-scale development of biofuels could start sooner rather than later with a presidential instruction on trading systems currently being prepared, a ministry spokesman says.