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Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Susilo expresses shock at news of budget increase

Susilo expresses shock at news of budget increaseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was "very shocked" after reading news about the government's plan to raise the budget allocation for his presidential office by 57 percent next year -- this despite ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Mall yet to build public facilities

Mall yet to build public facilities DEPOK: Depok city council lambasted the opening of the Hypermart superstore at the Depok Town Square (Detos) recently, claiming that the developer had failed to comply with its obligation to provide public facilities.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Train operator provides special car

Train operator provides special carBANDUNG, West Java: As the Idul Fitri holiday is drawing near, state train operator PT KAI will provide a train car especially for the elderly, the disabled and pregnant women.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Autonomy-seekers should keep focused

Autonomy-seekers should keep focusedI Wayan Ananta Wijaya, Contributor, Denpasar, BaliThe demand for special autonomy is by no means new, particularly for the island's intellectuals and scholars.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Medipro Advice launched

Medipro Advice launchedJAKARTA: Local health care administration provider PT Medicom Prima has teamed up with PT Admedika, the Malaysia-based Pantai Group, the Singapore-based Raffles Medical Group and National Health Care Group International, along with the Jakarta and Mediros hospitals, in ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/ICT industry objects to proposed bandwidth tax

ICT industry objects to proposed bandwidth taxThe Jakarta Post, JakartaInternet and cellular telecommunication users could expect to pay higher rates if the government goes ahead with a plan to tax the utilization of bandwidth.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/42 MRP members elected, soon to be inaugurated

42 MRP members elected, soon to be inauguratedNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraIgnoring public opposition, an election committee announced on Wednesday that 42 Papuans had been elected to serve on the Papuan People's Council (MRP).

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Trees cut for stormy weather

Trees cut for stormy weatherDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPlanting leafy trees across the city may be good to keep the air fresh, but it could spell danger on stormy days as is the case in Jakarta when the city enters the rainy season.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Police revive campaign on seat belts

Police revive campaign on seat beltsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaModel and TV personality Olga Lidya repeatedly thanks God that she survived a major traffic accident almost unscathed on the toll road on her way from Bandung to Jakarta late last month.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/SBY's 1.8 million hectare disaster?

SBY's 1.8 million hectare disaster? We all remember Soeharto's disastrous 1 million hectare sawah (rice field) project in Central Kalimantan, the consequences of which still affect the province.

Thu, 27 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, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Where to go in Semarang: Friday, October 28, 2005

Where to go in Semarang: Friday, October 28, 2005 Museums* Museum Rekor Indonesia (Indonesia Museum of Records) at Jl Setiabudi 179, open daily at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Jamu Nyonya Meneer Museum at Jl. Kaligawe, open on Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Rongowarsito Museum of History at Jl.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/JP/18/MUSEUM

JP/18/MUSEUMH Widayat Museum appoints strong management teamSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/MagelangMuseums, especially here in Indonesia, are often dusty and neglected.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Feeling cheated

Feeling cheated Somewhere in the dark a child cries, someone dies and humanity hides.These prophetic words perfectly capture the contradictions that prevail in our daily lives; the sense of betrayal felt toward those whom we once held in high esteem.Of broken promises, and deceptive oaths.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Lawmakers oppose TNI territorial role

Lawmakers oppose TNI territorial roleRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHouse of Representatives lawmakers have warned that the government's plan to revive the military's territorial function in the fight against terrorism would undermine internal reform within the armed forces and put ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Indonesia underrepresented at CAEXPO

Indonesia underrepresented at CAEXPOThe Jakarta Post, Nanning, Guangxi, ChinaIndonesia seemed ill-prepared for the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) if the number of participants was any measure. The country with the second largest population in the region after China registered just 26 participants.

Thu, 27 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, 27 Oct 2005

JP/20 arrested in raid on sect

20 arrested in raid on sectMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPenetrating rugged hills in Palu, police on Wednesday arrested 20 suspected members of a shadowy religious sect who were assumed responsible for the killing of three police officers on Tuesday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Popular Honda City now larger, offers more features

Popular Honda City now larger, offers more featuresWhen it was launched in April 2003, the all-new Honda City became the talk of the town for its rather unconventional proportions, with its bonnet shorter than its trunk section.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/'I want to show them my achievements'

'I want to show them my achievements'The capital is usually quiet during the Idul Fitri holidays as millions of people join the exodus to celebrate the holiday in their hometowns. The Jakarta Post talked to residents about their plans for this year.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/JP/4/scene

JP/4/sceneBali port to get security gate DENPASAR, Bali: Police said on Wednesday they would install a security gate at Gilimanuk Port on the resort island of Bali to prevent explosives or dangerous materials from entering the province, which has twice been attacked by terrorists.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/China, E. Europe top picks for RI travelers

China, E. Europe top picks for RI travelersTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Idul Fitri holiday is traditionally the peak season for tour operators, with millions of people traveling around the country by plane, train and boat, and staying in hotels.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/PLN monitors large firms to combat power theft

PLN monitors large firms to combat power theftDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Greater Jakarta branch of state electricity company PLN announced on Wednesday that it had installed automatic metering devices at the premises of large companies in the capital in a bid to reduce rampant ...

Thu, 27 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, 27 Oct 2005

JP/AirAsia, Awair support Bali

AirAsia, Awair support BaliDENPASAR: In order to support Bali after the Oct. 1 bombings, Air Asia, together with its sister company in Indonesia, PT Awair, have proactively launched a massive regional campaign to boost and encourage tourism in Bali.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Popular Honda City now larger, offers more features

Popular Honda City now larger, offers more featuresWhen it was launched in April 2003, the all-new Honda City became the talk of the town for its rather unconventional proportions, with its bonnet shorter than its trunk section.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR Cultural Heritage exhibition sees few visitors Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaOn a typical Wednesday morning at the National Museum, fewer than 10 people were seen strolling around the three-month Shared Cultural Heritage exhibition, which is displaying hundreds of ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/On marrying Indonesian women

On marrying Indonesian women An important job of the constitutional court (Supreme Court) is to make sure that laws don't violate the Constitution. Having laws that are in accordance with the Constitution is perhaps the first basic step of having a State of Law.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR World voyagers find Indonesia the toughest challengeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaBriton Jason Lewis, 38, has been bicycling, rollerblading, boat- pedaling and paddling canoes intermittently for the last 11 years during his human-powered, round-the-world expedition.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/JP/18/KETEP

JP/18/KETEPKetep Pass offers volcano-based tourismSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/MagelangFew people actually get to watch a live volcano erupt, which, from a safe distance away, is an amazing experience.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Four waste plants to be built

Four waste plants to be built JAKARTA: Four garbage processing plants will soon be built in the capital city of Jakarta with the aim of reducing the burden of the city's only garbage dump at Bantar Gebang, Bekasi, which has a capacity of processing nearly six tons of garbage per day, an official ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Gas pipeline project must be tendered out: Aburizal

Gas pipeline project must be tendered out: AburizalLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe massive pipeline project connecting gas-rich Kalimantan to Java must be tendered out, the Coordinating Minister for the Economy says, negating an earlier agreement made by the Vice President and a huge ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Poor communication can lead to child suicide

Poor communication can lead to child suicideYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe latest child suicide in the country, involving a Bandung teenage girl, has brought attention back to the disturbing trend of child suicides, with experts blaming it on declining education and communication at ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 27, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 27, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Serupa 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 Jl. Danau Tamblingan, Sanur, until Nov.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/checked --JSR

checked --JSRPhoto caption A JP/Evi MarianiVoyagers Chris Tipper (left) and Jason Lewis at a guesthouse in Central Jakarta, after finishing half of the Indonesian leg from Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara to West Java, one part of their human-powered, round-the-world expedition. Photo caption B www.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/ASEAN to set up disaster center

ASEAN to set up disaster center BANDUNG: Representatives of the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the United Nations and other international organizations are in Bandung for a two-day seminar on disaster management and emergency responses that began on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/India, Pakistan fail the quake test Little relief, much politics

India, Pakistan fail the quake test Little relief, much politicsPraful Bidwai, The Daily Star, Asia News Network/Dhaka The Muzaffarabad earthquake highlights a simple truth: India- Pakistan border is a politically determined entity.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Historic violin to be played

Historic violin to be played JAKARTA: Indonesian people will have the rare opportunity to hear the national anthem Indonesia Raya played on the violin used by composer Wage Rudolf Soepratman to introduce the song 77 years ago.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR World voyagers find Indonesia the toughest challengeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaBriton Jason Lewis, 38, has been bicycling, rollerblading, boat- pedaling and paddling canoes intermittently for the last 11 years during his human-powered, round-the-world expedition.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/GAM won't disclose names of former rebels: Official

GAM won't disclose names of former rebels: OfficialThe Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has decided not to submit a list of names of some 3,000 former GAM fighters as requested by the Indonesian government as part of efforts to accelerate the reintegration process of the ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Total to spend $1.5b in 2006 on gas production

Total to spend $1.5b in 2006 on gas productionLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFrench oil and gas producer Total SA plans to spend US$1.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Mahdi offers alternative faith

Mahdi offers alternative faithRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluThe hamlet of Salena is located about 11 kilometers west of Palu city on fertile land. The weather is cool and as night falls, the mountainous region is shrouded with fog.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Good deeds during Ramadhan

Good deeds during Ramadhan? It is amazing to see that recently another hardliner Muslim group targeting shops and restaurants during this Ramadhan period. ? As I understand that they are supposed to be fasting and when they are fasting they are supposed to do good deeds during this season.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Yogyakarta 'gold street' deserted

Yogyakarta 'gold street' desertedSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaThe arrival of Idul Fitri usually means brisk business on Yogyakarta's "gold street", as Jl. Ketandan is popularly known.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Japan gives more aid for RI bird flu battle

Japan gives more aid for RI bird flu battleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/DenpasarJapan has sent more experts and medical equipment to help Indonesia fight bird flu, which has killed at least four people in western Java, the Japanese Embassy here said on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Scroll of Honor for Jakarta

Scroll of Honor for Jakarta We refer to the article Activists slam habitat award for Jakarta, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4. The city of Jakarta is a megacity with more than 10 million inhabitants. About 20 percent, or two million, are living in kampongs or slums.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/More shelters to be built in Aceh

More shelters to be built in AcehBANDA ACEH, Aceh: A UN body assigned to support the Indonesian government in Aceh reconstruction and rehabilitation is planning to erect between 15,000 and 20,000 temporary shelters within six months.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Ministry lacks power, not cash: Walhi

Ministry lacks power, not cash: WalhiTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIncreasing the allocation in the state budget for the Office of the State Minister of Environment would not help much, an environmentalist claimed on Wednesday, responding to the state minister for environment's ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/90 percent of Batam workers are still not permanent

90 percent of Batam workers are still not permanentFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamSome 90 percent of a total of 221,163 electronics factory workers surveyed in Batam are contract workers; a situation that makes them vulnerable to layoffs.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Jamsostek allocates Rp 2b for food parcels

Jamsostek allocates Rp 2b for food parcels JAKARTA: State employee social insurance firm PT Jamsostek has set aside Rp 2 billion (about US$200,000) from its employee welfare improvement fund to provide affordable basic foodstuffs to workers and members of the public, Antara reported on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/President launches donation drive

President launches donation drive JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono launched on Wednesday the National Movement of Muslim Donations, calling on all Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation to help the less fortunate."The movement is aimed at purifying our wealth.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/TNI won't be involved in running businesses

TNI won't be involved in running businessesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Defense says it will ban servicemen from being involved in the management of businesses owned by the Indonesian Military (TNI) in order to achieve the goal of creating a professional defense force.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Tsunami survivors feel forgotten

Tsunami survivors feel forgottenRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaTen months after the devastating tsunami that claimed more than 210,000 human lives and displaced hundreds of thousands of others last December, the public living in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is still in trouble.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Preparing for Cabinet II: No need for coalitions

Preparing for Cabinet II: No need for coalitionsJames Van Zorge, Jakarta Speculation and rumors about a new cabinet -- who is in and who is out -- has become the favored topic during Jakarta's evening Ramadhan meal.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/More young locals now exploring Southeast Asia

More young locals now exploring Southeast AsiaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe subject of the e-mail on the indobackpacker.com mailing list was "Traveling to Southeast Asia for only Rp 3.5 million (US$350)".

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Leadership skills needed for office

Leadership skills needed for officeJasper S. Kim, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network/Seoul The restoration of Cheonggyecheon through downtown Seoul is symbolic of the steadfast determination of a new era of CEO-type leadership in public office both here and around the world.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, October 28, 2005

TV Today: Friday, October 28, 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, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Irene a step closer to attaining WIM title

Irene a step closer to attaining WIM title Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Teenage chess star WFM Irene Kharisma took a huge step toward securing Women's International Master accreditation during the penultimate round of the Jababeka Women's International Chess Tournament here on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Time to retire the anti-Malaysia rhetoric

Time to retire the anti-Malaysia rhetoricThepchai Yong, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok At the height of the war of words between the Thai and Malaysian governments over the continuing insurgency in southern Thailand a few weeks ago, two commentators of a popular radio news program called ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Inco 3Q net profit drops by 16.8%

Inco 3Q net profit drops by 16.8%The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite higher world prices, mining company PT International Nickel Indonesia -- a local unit of the world's second-biggest nickel miner, Inco Ltd. -- has reported 16.8 percent lower profit in the third quarter due to lower output.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Rental rates continue upward trend

Rental rates continue upward trend The average asking gross rent of mid-up leased apartment units continued to climb upwards in the second quarter of this year, partly due to the increase in the oil price in the first three months.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/If we spend energy on the past, we won't move forward

If we spend energy on the past, we won't move forward Indonesian industrialist Sukanto Tanoto is the chairman of the Singapore-based RGM International group, a leading industrial group, which currently runs the world's largest pulp producer, mainly in Riau and North Sumatra.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Tips on budget traveling within the region

Tips on budget traveling within the regionEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta 1. The first rule in budget traveling is to determine how the trip can be as inexpensive as possible. This means seeing as many places as you can and coming home happy without having to worry about a mounting debt.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Good deeds during Ramadhan

Good deeds during Ramadhan? It is amazing to see that recently another hardliner Muslim group targeting shops and restaurants during this Ramadhan period. ? As I understand that they are supposed to be fasting and when they are fasting they are supposed to do good deeds during this season.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Manado hosting Asian motocross

Manado hosting Asian motocross MANADO: North Minahasa regency in North Sulawesi will host the final leg of the Asian Motocross Championships from Nov. 11 to Nov. 12.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Mercedes C- and E-Class come with more powerful power trains

Mercedes C- and E-Class come with more powerful power trainsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Sentul, West JavaWith higher fuel prices, many motorists are looking for cars with better fuel efficiency while at the some time expecting the same level of performance or even better.

Thu, 27 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, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Irene a step closer to WIM title

Irene a step closer to WIM titleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teenage chess star WFM Irene Kharisma took a huge step toward securing Women's International Master accreditation during the penultimate round of the Jababeka Women's International Chess Tournament here on Wednesday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Show jumping team upbeat to win medals

Show jumping team upbeat to win medalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Host nations for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games have the right to select the events in competition for the biennial sports gathering -- and often pad the roster with sports in which their athletes excel.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Bank International Indonesia profit dips in Q3

Bank International Indonesia profit dips in Q3The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank International Indonesia (BII) reported a 5 percent decline of unaudited net profit in the first nine months ending Sept. 30, as a recent rise in inflation and interest rates pushed up costs.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Kalla outshines Susilo in popularity: Survey

Kalla outshines Susilo in popularity: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may be leading the nationwide fight against corruption but a survey reveals that more people now perceive his deputy, Jusuf Kalla, plays an equal or more important role in running the country.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Rupert Murdoch enters Indonesian TV industry

Rupert Murdoch enters Indonesian TV industryIgnatius Haryanto, Jakarta After weeks of rumors among journalists, the media and business communities, finally at the end of September, there was confirmation, that News Corporation, through its wing in Hong Kong, bought 20 percent of shares in ANTV, a ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Mercedes C and E classes come with more powerful power trains

Mercedes C and E classes come with more powerful power trainsNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Sentul, West JavaWith higher fuel prices, many motorists are looking for cars with better fuel efficiency while at the some time expecting the same level of performance or even better.

Thu, 27 Oct 2005

JP/Seetoh, Singapore street-food guru

Seetoh, Singapore street-food guruStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, SingaporeAsk Singapore's street-food guru K.F. Seetoh how he sees himself, and the response comes instantly, "I'm crazy". Come to think of it, he is crazy -- crazy about food.

Thu, 27 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.