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Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Italy provides $26m grant for Aceh

Italy provides $26m grant for AcehJAKARTA: Italy, one of the world's richest countries, has given a 10.15 million euro (US$26 million) grant to fund its emergency program for Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Italian Ambassador to Indonesia Francesco M. Greco said in Jakarta.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmaking

Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmakingKenny Santana, Contributor, CannesFor her role as a drug addict in Clean (to be shown at this year's French Film Festival in Indonesia), Maggie Cheung took the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress nod last year.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/PMII to hold annual congress

PMII to hold annual congress BOGOR: The Indonesian Islamic Students Movement (PMII) will hold its annual congress on Friday in Puncak, Bogor.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projects

West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projectsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the recent Indonesian Infrastructure Summit has yet to bear significant results, the West Java administration is set to hold a similar summit in August to offer some 50 infrastructure projects worth a ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/New generation shuns Balinese script

New generation shuns Balinese scriptAntara, BangliMost of the younger generation in Bali are no longer able to write or interpret the traditional Balinese script, observers say.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attack

City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Campaigning to save the trees of life

Campaigning to save the trees of lifeClaude Martin and Ian Johnson, Project Syndicate Nobody can get through the day without using a product that comes from a forest.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/City offices told to set example in energy-saving drive

City offices told to set example in energy-saving driveDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration issued an instruction to city offices Thursday to set an example for the public in saving energy amid fears of extensive blackouts due to electricity shortages.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL

Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL YOGYAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry is tracking down an international animal smuggler from Malaysia who is believed to be in Greater Jakarta.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/On religion and rationalism

On religion and rationalism In reference to the letter Religion and rationalism by Agus Utoro, published in The Jakarta Post on May 21, I would like to share my views.By performing our religious obligations, we are rewarded many pahala, or gains, by Allah.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use

A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use enforcedAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA man inside a luxury car driving past Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta quickly fastened his seat belt when a pretty woman approached his car and told him to use the seat ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Smita on the fledgling democracy

Smita on the fledgling democracyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSmita Notosusanto may be petite physically, but it seems she has not lost the energy to articulate the need for reform of the country's electoral system.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/City tightens security amid fears of terror attack

City tightens security amid fears of terror attackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Aceh's forgotten victims

Aceh's forgotten victimsBrad Adams, New York On Dec. 25, 2004, eighteen people were reported killed in Aceh during clashes between the Indonesian military and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Algeria to honor Sukarno, Alatas

Algeria to honor Sukarno, AlatasJAKARTA: Algeria will present its highest medals to several Indonesian citizens for their contribution to the Algerian revolution against French colonialism on Friday in a special ceremony, the Algerian Embassy said in Jakarta.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regency

Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regencyYuli Tri Suwarni and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/JakartaMore malnutrition cases were reported on Thursday as the central government dispatched a team of health workers to West Nusa Tenggara to study the cases that were first revealed ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds

Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds JAKARTA: Water company PT Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) plans to issue Rp 700 billion (US$74 million) in fixed-rate bonds in June to refinance debts and strengthen its working capital.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Prayer in two languages

Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/TUK to screen films from German producer

TUK to screen films from German producerJP/17/TUKchecked --JSR TUK to screen films from German producer In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/JP/19/CARLA

JP/19/CARLARosjid steps forwardCarla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaAs a solo exhibition of drawings by Rosid is almost coming to an end, both the owner of Edwin's gallery and the artist may sit back in satisfaction, as sales of the artworks have been more than satisfactory.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Telkomsel targeting 23m subscribers by year-end

Telkomsel targeting 23m subscribers by year-endThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's largest mobile telecommunications firm PT Telkomsel revealed on Thursday that its total number of subscribers had reached 20 million as of today, and that it targets 3 million more by the end of the year.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Golkar nominees pledge to win poll

Golkar nominees pledge to win pollYOGYAKARTA: Three candidates for regent nominated by the Golkar Party have made a promise of victory to Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla in Yogyakarta as direct regional elections draw nigh.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/City holds busway writing, photo contest

City holds busway writing, photo contest JAKARTA: The TransJakarta Busway Management was holding a writing and photo competition for students, journalists and the general public. The theme of the competition is, "Creating a new culture of using public transportation.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/A letter to the Indonesian people

A letter to the Indonesian people I and many other fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians are very concerned for one of our citizens at the moment, Schapelle Corby. Schapelle has been the innocent victim of Australian baggage handler's drug smuggling enterprise.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Power blackout irks Medan residents

Power blackout irks Medan residentsApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/MedanThe sun had just set. Sugiran and his family were having dinner together, with various dishes set on the dinner table. But suddenly, while eating, the lights go out.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Diamonds become a best friend to more women

Diamonds become a best friend to more womenEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPurists may despise the invention of laboratory-grown diamonds, saying perhaps that what makes diamonds precious (or costly) is the billion years they take to form.You know: dinosaur remains -- story and all.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiser

Tsunami reconstruction plan leaves Acehnese no wiserAguswandi, London Post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh is difficult work. It is not made any easier by the public being rendered illiterate by the process.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/East Java candidates receive terror threats

East Java candidates receive terror threatsIman Dwianto Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaA loud ring breaks the silence, and in a rush Budi S. quickly picks up his phone. As he reads the incoming short message, he quickly becomes worried.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Aceh 'sea commanders' now high-profile

Aceh 'sea commanders' now high-profileAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of traditional leaders visited the capital last week, and one of them said they were a group of available men because there were now "largely widowers.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/BI sees rupiah at Rp 9,300, and inflation at 8%

BI sees rupiah at Rp 9,300, and inflation at 8%The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah's exchange rate against the U.S. dollar will likely overtake the government's estimate of Rp 8,900 for the 2005 state budget, reaching Rp 9,300 for the whole year, Bank Indonesia (BI) said.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Famine affects hundreds on Lombok

Famine affects hundreds on LombokMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A senior official disclosed on Wednesday that currently, a total 332 people were suffering from malnutrition on Lombok Island.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/'Police, intelligence agency are ignoring the President'

'Police, intelligence agency are ignoring the President' It has been nine months since the murder of rights activist Munir in September and the government appointed fact-finding team is scheduled to end its investigation next month.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Top players unfazed in national tennis tourney

Top players unfazed in national tennis tourneyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the seeds proceeded with little fuss to their allotted places in the Hemaviton Challenge 2005 on Thursday, the first major tussles are expected in Friday's quarterfinals.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Councillors face six years in prison

Councillors face six years in prisonSjofiardi Bachyul, The Jakarta Post, PadangA prosecutor sought on Wednesday in a Padang court a sentence of six years in prison for 27 former Padang councillors charged with corruption.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Bad news leads Western media coverage of RI

Bad news leads Western media coverage of RISoe Tjen Marching, LondonIndonesian have never interested the mainstream Western media as much as in the last few years, particularly since the Bali bombings, the attack on the Australian Embassy, the Tsunami disaster, the Nias earthquake and the recent ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Two Papuan separatist leaders receive up to 10 years in prison

Two Papuan separatist leaders receive up to 10 years in prisonNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraA Papua district court sentenced Papuan separatist leaders Philep Karma and Yusak Pakage to 15 and 10 years in jail respectively on Thursday for "treason against the state".

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/JP/4/PILKADA

JP/4/PILKADARegional autonomy simply absurd, experts sayHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaIn order to ensure regional autonomy, the government has been urged to amend the law on regional administrations, which still places governors, mayors and regents as subordinates of the central government.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighbors

Koizumi 'insensitive' to neighborsYan Xizao, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing So it looks as if Chinese Vice-Premier Wu Yi's abrupt cancellation of a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and her subsequent departure have rather bewildered her hosts.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/End of civil emergency brings little change in Aceh

End of civil emergency brings little change in AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehA week after the government lifted the state of civil emergency in Aceh, residents remain unsure exactly what, if anything, has changed."It is still like living under the state of emergency.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/TNI announces officer reshuffle

TNI announces officer reshuffle JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) announced a new reshuffle on Thursday, affecting 21 high-ranking officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force.TNI spokesman Col. Ahmad Yani Basuki announced that Brig. Gen.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Prayer in two languages

Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/The 'empire' still strikes back, and the Glazer flap

The 'empire' still strikes back, and the Glazer flap All the hot news this week is with the "Empire" sports.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Nias residents face tough times

Nias residents face tough timesMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Nias administration said on Thursday that some 8,000 people, many of whom had lost family and houses in a massive quake two months ago, were still living in temporary camps.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Correction to article

Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Jakarta motorists reminded to buckle up

Jakarta motorists reminded to buckle upAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA man inside a luxury car driving past Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta quickly fastened his seat belt when a pretty woman approached his car and told him to use the seat belt.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Ex-BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probe

Ex-BIN chief to be grilled in Munir probeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government-sanctioned fact finding team (TPF), which has a mandate to assist the police during the investigation into the killing of rights champion Munir, plans to question the former spy chief to determine if he ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Senior officer convicted in Udin murder case

Senior officer convicted in Udin murder caseSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA senior police officer was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Thursday for destroying evidence in the murder case of journalist Muhammad Syarifudin, but justice still has not been done as the main perpetrators ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/'Women should not be judged by their looks'

'Women should not be judged by their looks'The participation of Artika Sari Devi in the Miss Universe contest has drawn protests at home.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/AIS students motivated to exel

AIS students motivated to exelAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSandy Lokas could not utter a word in English when he registered at the Australia International School (AIS) in Kemang, South Jakarta, three years ago.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Bosowa, Bakrie companies clean, syas AGO chief

Bosowa, Bakrie companies clean, syas AGO chiefTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDefending its decision not to investigate two firms linked to top government officials, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) asked state auditors on Thursday to produce clearer indications of state losses caused by ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Jakarta Fair tries to spice up image

Jakarta Fair tries to spice up imageThe annual Jakarta Fair this year looks set to become involved in politics.During a press conference on Thursday, the organizing committee said that the fair would adopt the nationalist theme, Indonesiaku Bersatu (My United Indonesia).

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, May 27, 2005

TV Today: Friday, May 27, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/TUK to show Brauner films

TUK to show Brauner films In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most influential postwar German film producer.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Prayer in two languages

Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Don't knock BI for loan scams, pleads new deputy governor

Don't knock BI for loan scams, pleads new deputy governorThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPeople seeking to blame the central bank for the recent scandals involving bad loans at state-owned banks are misdirecting their criticism, according to a newly elected deputy governor of Bank Indonesia.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witness

Adiguna's lawyers shift suspicion to key witnessThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDefense lawyers for Adiguna Sutowo challenged on Thursday all the charges laid by the prosecution against him, arguing that they were unfounded and not backed up by evidence.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Inclusive education, an alternative for disabled kids

Inclusive education, an alternative for disabled kidsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaZafran Hafizhuddin, a special pupil at the Klampis Ngasem I state elementary school here, enthusiastically sang a dangdut song of singer Rhoma Irama when The Jakarta Post encouraged him to ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/City tightens security amid fears of terror attack

City tightens security amid fears of terror attackThe Jakarta Post JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Specific rape legislation urgent, activist says

Specific rape legislation urgent, activist saysHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter seven years, the reported rapes of more than 60 women, mostly Chinese-Indonesians, during the riots in May 1998 remain unresolved.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/U.S. closes missions in RI after threat

U.S. closes missions in RI after threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, SurabayaThe United States closed indefinitely all its diplomatic missions in Indonesia on Thursday due to a security threat as police warned of an increase in activity by known terror suspects, who are roaming free in the country.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/'God must have prolonged my life for this task'

'God must have prolonged my life for this task' Survivors of the December tsunami who barely had time to grieve included the local leaders in Aceh and North Sumatra. T.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Nation's children go hungry

Nation's children go hungry Although in many parts of the country the dry season is still in its early stages, the danger of hunger, malnutrition and famine -- the government officials often use different terms to either dramatize or play down the severity of the problem -- has begun to haunt the ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Radius Prawiro passes away at 77 in Germany

Radius Prawiro passes away at 77 in GermanyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNoted economist and former top minister Radius Prawiro passed away on Thursday in Munchen, Germany, after days of medical treatment after he suffered a heart attack. He was 77.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Govt to speed up gas network construction

Govt to speed up gas network constructionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will provide a number of fiscal and non-fiscal supports for the business community to speed up the construction of an integrated gas transmission network that will link Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Local government elections in Aceh delayed until October

Local government elections in Aceh delayed until OctoberNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe earthquake and tsunami not only wrecked havoc to the physical environment and lives of the people in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, but have also caused a delay in the local elections.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Bush promises Susilo full military ties

Bush promises Susilo full military tiesReiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, WashingtonPresident George W.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/World Bank finds graft in poverty alleviation program

World Bank finds graft in poverty alleviation programUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn yet another shameful public expose of how rampant graft practices in the country are, the World Bank announced on Wednesday from Washington that it had blacklisted two Indonesian firms and five ...

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/BPH Migas mulls new kerosene for households

BPH Migas mulls new kerosene for householdsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid rampant smuggling and soaring fuel subsidy spending, the government is considering a plan to launch a new kind of kerosene for household use that it is hoped will save the state almost Rp 18 trillion (US$1.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Prosecutors build illegal logging case

Prosecutors build illegal logging casePADANG, West Sumatra: The West Sumatra Prosecutor's Office is currently building a case against suspects after 1,310 illegally cut logs were seized in Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra, on Saturday.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Toddler dies in exorcism

Toddler dies in exorcism JAKARTA: Four-year-old Anisa Nabila died early on Wednesday in Susukan subdistrict, East Jakarta, after the girl's family attempted to perform an "exorcism" on her. The cause of death is thought to be asphyxiation.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Indonesian artists teeter on 'reformasi' road

Indonesian artists teeter on 'reformasi' road Evi Mariani and M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmerican writer Kurt Vonnegut Jr. has the most apt expression to describe the state Indonesian artists are in these days.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Student exams may be free: Minister

Student exams may be free: Minister SEMARANG: Minister of National Education Bambang Sudibyo announced on Thursday that there must be no charge demanded from students for the national exams scheduled for May and June.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Civil servants urged to stay impartial

Civil servants urged to stay impartialKUTAI KARTANEGARA, East Kalimantan: Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf, reiterated his call on Wednesday for civil servants to stay neutral during direct regional elections.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/I and many other fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians are

I and many other fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians are very concerned for one of our citizens at the moment, Schapelle Corby. Schapelle has been the innocent victim of Australian baggage handler's drug smuggling enterprise.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Affordable, lab-produced diamonds available in city

Affordable, lab-produced diamonds available in cityEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA Singapore-based jeweler, Gordon Max, has opened a store in South Jakarta that offers jewelry adorned with lab-grown diamonds at much more affordable prices than hitherto.

Fri, 27 May 2005

JP/Dyan Anggraini on speaking from behind the mask

Dyan Anggraini on speaking from behind the maskCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaThroughout history, masks have served humankind not only as artistic instruments and educational tools but also to hide expressions of power, fear, hate, malice, fragility, love or compassion.