Prosecuting Supreme Court justicesRidarson Galingging, Jakarta A "war" between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
and the Supreme Court (MA) began when the KPK searched the MA
recently and took away some documents. More ...
Principal uses school budget for religious tripsMulta Fidrus
The Jakarta Post/TangerangThe Tangerang regency council will summon the principal of state
high school No. More ...
Former BNI director detained over scamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former compliance director of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI)
Mohammad Arsjad was officially detained on Wednesday at the
National Police Headquarters for his alleged role in a high-
profile lending scam in 2003. More ...
More inner city housing proposedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFive days a week, Rachmat Halim, a resident of a housing complex
in Depok, West Java, has to struggle through traffic for hours
getting to his office on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta. More ...
Museum Prasasti: Learning history from a headstoneBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe past comes to life at Museum Taman Prasasti (Inscription
Museum) in Central Jakarta where headstones from the days of
Dutch rule are housed. More ...
Former teacher named suspectYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPolice have named on Wednesday a former Cianjur high school
teacher a suspect for having underage sex with at least two
students and may also charge him with rape. More ...
Governor mum on suspension motionSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Embattled East Kalimantan Governor
Suwarna Abdul Fatah chose on Wednesday not to address directly a
motion by the East Kalimantan provincial council calling for his
suspension over graft allegations. More ...
Risks in Thailand's Myanmar policyKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok Thailand's unyielding support of the Burmese junta is fast
making the country a laughing-stock throughout the world. Bangkok
has become the strongest and most vocal backer of the Burmese
regime. More ...
Seeds for agriculture revitalizationHira Jhamtani and Dey Patria, Denpasar The government intends to plant 25 million hectares of new
rice fields over the long term and to revive the agriculture
extension service scheme. More ...
Gudang Garam loses market shareThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMonths after the much-hyped acquisition of cigarette maker PT HM
Sampoerna by a U.S. tobacco company, the landscape of the
domestic cigarette industry has begun to shift. More ...
Global efforts to cope with climate changeJeffrey D. Sachs, Project Syndicate The 10 warmest years on record have all occurred since 1990,
and 2005 is likely to be the warmest ever. More ...
Infected birds found in seven subdistrictsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInfected birds have been found in seven of 20 subdistricts tested
for the avian influenza virus on Monday, city officials said,
predicting many more areas would test positive as searches
continued. More ...
Despite long history, Dutch community a recent phenomenaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the Dutch had been in Indonesia from 1602, most Dutch
communities during the colonial period only lasted until 1942,
when the Japanese invaded. More ...
Escaped assassin, helpful girlfriend captured in raidTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA joint team of police and military officers captured early on
Wednesday a former marine who had fled for a second time a
military prison to evade execution. More ...
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. More ...
JP/24/NASIRNasir Abas, poacher turned gamekeeperSlamet Susanto
The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaNasir Abas, 36, was formerly a regional operative of Jamaah
Islamiyah (JI), and widely accused of being a terrorist leader. More ...
WIC's 'White Elephant' still annual bazaar's favoriteTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs one of the most anticipated annual events, the two-day 38th
Women's International Club (WIC)'s bazaar is an oasis for those
who are looking for inexpensive, high quality goods from all over
the ... More ...
KPK kept busy with graft cases in JambiJAMBI: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received
185 graft case files from Jambi prosecutors, on top of 8,640
reports from the public on graft. More ...
S'pore extradition pact nearly inkedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter six rounds of negotiations, the government is making
progress on an extradition treaty with neighboring Singapore and
expects to complete the deal soon, a minister says. More ...
Indonesia's terrorism record Bombing after bombing in our country has produced nothing but
perpetrators telling us that their resentment against the U.S.,
its allies and unbelievers is the main reason for their actions. More ...
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. More ...
Garasi gives subtle performance in '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. More ...
RI limits entry of Chinese womenJAKARTA: The government said it has decided to limit the entry of
Chinese women under 30 years old into Indonesia in a bid to help
curb the involvement of foreign citizens in prostitution here. More ...
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationshipRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, New DelhiIndonesia is keen for closer ties with India and the two
countries' leaders sealed several key business and defense
agreements during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's three-day
visit. More ...
Fairness urges in graft probeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTransparency International Indonesia has urged the Attorney
General's Office (AGO) not to single out certain individuals in
investigating a graft scandal at the Ministry of Religious
Affairs. More ...
Sepaktakraw on the ball for Cebu challengeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National sepaktakraw athletes are expected to come home with
more than the meager two bronze from 2003's Southeast Asian (SEA)
Games. More ...
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 ... More ...
Indie band Moccca to headline Japanese rock festivalJP/24/GUESSMocca to be in Japanese rock festivalJAKARTA: Retro-pop band Mocca is expected to stage a concert in
Okinawa, Japan, in late November, sharing the bill with scores of
hot Japanese indie acts. More ...
TV Today: Friday, November 25, 2005
.TB.30" .90"TVRI
.tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Film7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. More ...
Students rally over recent Poso attacksPALU: About 500 university students in the Central Sulawesi
capital of Palu staged a demonstration on Wednesday, demanding
that the perpetrators of the most recent terror attacks in the
city and neighboring town of Poso be brought to justice. More ...
No need to escort big bikers Congratulations to the Police on their success in tracking
down and killing the terrorist Azahari and capturing his
followers. More ...
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 24, 2005
.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery
Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec. More ...
'Better pay would ensure more professional teachers'The country will commemorate Teacher's Day for the first time on
Nov. 25. Teachers have a vital role in building the nation but
are poorly paid and their welfare has long been neglected. More ...
TCS to set up Asia-Pacific software production in RIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, New DelhiIndia's largest computer software producer, Tata Consultancy
Service Ltd. More ...
Tulip Foundation, a Dutch treat for SurabayaDuncan Graham, SurabayaHundreds of children in East Java can now face the world with
confidence through the goodwill and determination of the Dutch-
speaking community of Surabaya. More ...
BORR construction begins on Wednesday BOGOR: The construction of the Bogor Outer Ring Road (BORR)
has kicked off, with Public Works Minister Djoko Kirmanto leading
the ground-breaking ceremony at South Sentul Jagorawi toll gate
in Bogor regency on Wednesday. More ...
'Militants should fight jihad in war zones' Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) deputy chairman Ma'ruf Amin is
in charge of issuing fatwa, or Islamic edicts. He is also the
chairman of a group of Muslim leaders recently set up to campaign
against terrorism. More ...
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:
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Govt plans new passport with embedded microchipsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government plans to introduce a new kind of passport with a
microchip embedded in it starting next year in a bid to curb the
use of fake documents commonly used by high profile criminals to
flee the country and avoid ... More ...
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. More ...
JP/5/POWERElectricity still out in 333 Maluku villages
M. Azis Tunny
The Jakarta Post/Ambon
Thousands of residents of 333 low-income communities in Maluku
province are not connected to the power grid. More ...
City enlists firms to treat wasteDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Sanitation Agency said on Wednesday it would engage
private sector companies to treat some of the 6,000 tons of waste
Jakarta produces each day. More ...
City ready for Xmas security JAKARTA: Head of the Jakarta Public Order Agency, Harianto
Badjoeri, said on Wednesday that the agency would deploy three
fourths of its total personnel or 3,000 officers to help police
protect the city during the Christmas and new year period. More ...
'Indos' in Holland enjoy best of two different worldLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is easy for Indonesians to feel at home in the Netherlands. More ...
Think regional, act local!Hermawan Kartajaya, Jakarta The Southeast Asia region has grown so fast that it has become
one commercial market and also one market for investment. More ...
Attacks leave Palu gripped by insecurityRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu"I don't dare go home too late at night now. I used to return
after 12 midnight, but now I'm already home by 7 p.m. More ...
'Equality essential' in new tax lawUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProposed amendments to the tax law must underline the principle
of equality between taxpayers and tax officials, says a
consultant association, an issue that has been at the center of
public objections to the tax reform ... More ...
Workers take to the streets to demand higher basic wageThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the year 2005 draws to a close, thousands of factory workers
on Java hit the streets on Wednesday to demand that regional
governments raise the minimum wage to enable workers to enjoy a
decent standard of living. More ...
Speaking up, finally One may be forgiven for wondering how many more deaths our
esteemed clerics were waiting for before speaking out against
homegrown terrorists; for wondering if the clerics would have
taken a stand had it not been for Vice President Jusuf Kalla
inviting them to a screening of ... More ...
Internet helps farmers reap more profitsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Bojonegoro Suhar, 28, a peanut farmer likes to show off the new cell phone
he bought two months ago. More ...
Erasmuis Huis: Home for artists, art lovers for 35 yearsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Dutch cultural center has become an essential destination for
Jakarta art lovers. More ...
Luxury taxes on cars to go up despite oppositionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will soon raise the luxury tax on automobiles
following the issuance of a presidential decree signed on Oct. 25
and released by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday night. More ...
TV Today: Friday, November 25, 2005
.TB.30" .90"TVRI
.tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Film7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. More ...
Cirebon workers feel pain of fuel price hikeCIREBON, West Java: More than 1,000 people have been laid off in
Cirebon since the Oct. 1 fuel price increases, as local companies
struggle to maintain production amid higher prices. More ...
Orange Ball highlights De Club Muninggar Sri Saraswati
The Jakarta Post/JakartaDutch-speaking newcomers should not be too worried now when they
want to settle in the country, especially Jakarta. De Nederlandse
Club will be there ready to help. More ...
Rarely seen elsewhereMost Westerners outside the medical profession have never seen
children with cleft lips or palates in their home countries.That's because surgical intervention to repair the flaw is
conducted in the first three months of the child's life -- and in
some countries within a week. More ...
Kalbe Farma eyes bird flu drug production licenceAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPharmaceutical company Kalbe Farma is vying to produce the H5N1
avian influenza drug oseltamivir here as bird flu cases in the
region continue to rise. More ...
Where to go in Semarang: Friday, November 25, 2005Exhibition
* Comics Redeming Laughter by Eko Nugroho, Farhansiki, Terra
Bajraghisa, and Yudi Sulistya at Rumah Seni, Kampung Jambe,
Semarang, until Dec. More ...
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 ... More ...
Pertamina expects distribution system to help net profitLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas firm PT Pertamina expects to see its net profit
double next year to Rp 22.4 trillion (US$2. More ...
U.S. lifts lethal arms ban for RIThe Jakarta Post, New Delhi, JakartaThe United States has restored military ties with Indonesia,
after a 14-year lapse, to enable the country with the world's
largest population of Muslims to boost its capability in fighting
terrorism. More ...
Cathay increases seat capacityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTapping the improving economic relations between Indonesia and
China, Cathay Pacific has increased its seat capacity for its
service from Jakarta to Hong Kong, which could serve as a gateway
to China.Cathay's chief executive Philip N.L. More ...
Bantul announces education initiativeBANTUL, Yogyakarta: As part of efforts to raise the quality of
human resources, the Bantul regency government announced plans on
Wednesday to provide 12 years of education for all residents. More ...
Golkar's Kalla confirms 'minor' Cabinet reshuffleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SemarangVice President Jusuf Kalla confirmed on Wednesday that only one
or two underachieving ministers would leave the Cabinet in the
upcoming reshuffle."It's not true that Golkar has proposed nine (new) names. More ...
Devout Balinese fight terror with ritual and prayersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarWhile many of their Balinese brethren were busy condemning
terrorists or feeling paranoid about Muslims, other Balinese,
whose island has been attacked twice by suicide bombers, held
mass prayers in an ... More ...
Security business booms in terror eraYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungAs the Idul Fitri holiday came to an end, Taryana ordered his
wife to quit her job attending customers at a bookshop. More ...
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationshipRendi A. Witular
The Jakarta Post/New DelhiIndonesia is keen for closer ties with India and the two
countries' leaders sealed several key business and defense
agreements during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's three-day
visit. More ...
Bogor Police chief faces investigationEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Tjiptono was questioned by the East
Java Police's internal affairs division on Wednesday for the
alleged sexual harassment of his female subordinates.National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. More ...
Classical Music Mercure ResortSANUR: Following the Oct. 1 bombing, Mercure Resort Sanur,
together with Primavera, will hold a special event titled Bali
for Peace Classical Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3.The concert will feature Diani R. Sitompul (soprano),
Margarisye L.E. More ...
Facing tough times in post-tsunami AcehTess Bacalla, Contributor, Banda AcehRahmi is about 14, but has already lost her world as she knew it.
One can see it in her sad, soulful eyes, and in her inability
to smile. More ...
European, Asian nations talk environmental issuesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister for the Environment and president of the United
Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Governing Council Rachmat
Witoelar urged European and Asian countries to do more to prevent
further deterioration of the ... More ...
Let foreigners own apartments: CIPSAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA noted property analyst urged the government on Wednesday to
allow foreigners to buy and own apartments here in order to boost
property sales and economic activity in the country. More ...
Navy base to be upgraded Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang
Security concerns have prompted Navy Headquarters to upgrade a
naval base in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara province, and raise its
security status. More ...
JP/13/TAXPrinciple of equality a must: IKPIUrip Hudiono
The Jakarta Post/JakartaProposed amendments to the tax law must underline the principle
of equality between taxpayers and tax officials, says a
consultant association, an issue that has been at the center of
public objections to the tax ... More ...
Workers to get meager salary rise SEMARANG, 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. More ...
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. More ...
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