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Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Khalik/Police crack down on illegal foreign workers

Police crack down on illegal foreign workersAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post /JakartaRecent raids conducted by city police and the immigration office have revealed thousands of foreigners staying in the capital either without proper permits or with expired permits.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Regency adopts severely abused girl

Regency adopts severely abused girlMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe Tangerang regency administration has taken into care a girl who was abused by her mother at the Binong Permai housing complex, Curug district, Tangerang, last August.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/checked --JSR

checked --JSR Long-established ISCI has makeover to get more membersEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaIn the 1990s, the International Sports Club of Indonesia (ISCI), conveniently located in southern Jakarta overlooking a water- catchment lake, enjoyed its heyday with 2,000 members, largely ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Bogor international school holds open house

Bogor international school holds open houseTheresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/BogorThe International School of Bogor (ISB) held an open house on Saturday to introduce itself to the residents of Bogor.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JP/5/TIMOR

JP/5/TIMOREx-militia members looking out for their own with new organizationYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/KupangFormer members of the pro-Jakarta militias that rampaged through East Timor in 1999 are forming an organization to protect the rights and privileges they feel the government they ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/The end of the world?

The end of the world? As the month of December is approaching it is hard for any world citizen, like myself, to be too optimistic as to the fate of the world. Climate change as a result of the warming of the ozone layers is a serious matter.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Attitudes must change

Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Medco records 43.2% rise in net income on surge in oil prices

Medco records 43.2% rise in net income on surge in oil pricesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's biggest upstream oil and gas exploration company PT Medco Energi Internasional reported a 43.2 percent increase in net income in the first nine months of the year to US$68.44 million, up from $47.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Govt urged to lift ban on foreigners owning homes

Govt urged to lift ban on foreigners owning homesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt may still be a long and winding road for foreign nationals to be permitted to legally own property in the country, but the idea has apparently gained support from legal experts.Noted legal expert Frans H.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Muladi to attend corruption summons

Muladi to attend corruption summons JAKARTA: Responding to a summons from the interdepartmental anticorruption team, National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) Governor Muladi denied on Saturday any involvement in a graft case at the State Secretariat.Muladi, who was the state secretary during B.J.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JP/5/OLD

JP/5/OLDHistoric Medan buildings on the brink of destructionApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/MedanHendra Arbie had nothing to say when his friend from Malaysia asked him on why several historic buildings on Jl. Kesawan, Medan, were being demolished.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Police hunt down financial backer of Noordin's network

Police hunt down financial backer of Noordin's networkThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/MakassarPolice are currently looking for an East Java resident believed to be a financial backer of terrorist operations led by Noordin M.

Mon, 28 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.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Golkar seeks to become 'face of Indonesia' in international arena

Golkar seeks to become 'face of Indonesia' in international arenaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Golkar Party is seeking to become the "face of Indonesia" when it comes to international politics, and wants to establish a network with major international political parties, particularly from member ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Rifat Sungkar wins national rally title

Rifat Sungkar wins national rally title SUBANG, West Java: Rifat Sungkar was crowned national champion in the 2005 Gudang Garam Rally on Sunday, despite finishing third in the final leg in Subang.Rifat and codriver M.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/[b]

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.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/From sticks to carrots: U.S. gambles on TNI reform

From sticks to carrots: U.S. gambles on TNI reformMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe decision by the U.S. administration to resume arms sale and military financing to Indonesia is a foreign policy trophy for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/International brand names attract more shoppers

International brand names attract more shoppers Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta As the holiday season draws closer and the festive atmosphere fills the air, many international brand outlets have started luring shoppers by offering discount on selected items of up to 50 percent.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/RI men battle to reach team final

RI men battle to reach team finalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national men's tennis team was forced to fight before overcoming Vietnam 2-1 on Sunday in the semifinals at the hard courts of the Rizal Memorial Sport Complex.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Jakartans 'buy' property in Mecca

Jakartans 'buy' property in Mecca Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile Indonesian property developers are seeking support for an amendment to the property law in a bid to give a chance to foreign nationals to own property in the country, some Jakarta Muslims have set their ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Merpati, PPD plan mass dismissals: Minister

Merpati, PPD plan mass dismissals: MinisterRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA minister revealed on Sunday that state-owned carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines and city-owned bus company Perum Perusahaan Pengangkutan Djakarta (PPD) were set to dismiss thousands of workers in 2006 due ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/ISB opens its doors to the public

ISB opens its doors to the publicTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe International School of Bogor (ISB) held an open house on Saturday to introduce itself to the residents of Bogor.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/[b]

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.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Police still looking into harassment case

Police still looking into harassment caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe internal affairs division at the West Java Police said on Sunday they were still gathering evidence concerning sexual harassment allegedly conducted by Bogor Police chief Sr. Comr.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/AJI elects new president

AJI elects new presidentThe Jakarta Post, Cipanas, West JavaThe Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) elected Heru Hendratmoko of Radio 68H late on Saturday as its new president, replacing Eddy Suprapto of Kontan business weekly.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Ex-militia members set up organization

Ex-militia members set up organizationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangFormer members of the pro-Jakarta militias that rampaged through East Timor in 1999 are forming an organization to protect the rights and privileges they feel the government they fought for is now denying them.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Comparing the ideologies of the PKS and Malaysia's PAS

Comparing the ideologies of the PKS and Malaysia's PASAhmad Ali Nurdin, Bandung To compare two Islamic political parties in Southeast Asia, the PKS (Indonesia's Prosperous Justice Party), and PAS (Malaysia's Pan Islamic Party), is interesting.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/City readies funds for MRT project

City readies funds for MRT projectThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration has earmarked some Rp 135 billion (US$13.5 million) in its 2006 budget draft for the ambitious mass rapid transit (MRT) network, the first concrete step taken to materialize the undertaking.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Sunday's program

Sunday's program Schedule of events for Dec. 27, with events held at different locations around the Philippine archipelago.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Indonesia's new ambassador to U.S. vows to boost trade ties

Indonesia's new ambassador to U.S. vows to boost trade tiesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEver since the election of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as Indonesia's first-ever directly elected president last year, the perception of the U.S. government toward Indonesia has been changing.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/RI citizen nabbed in Saudi Arabia

RI citizen nabbed in Saudi ArabiaJAKARTA: An Indonesian man named Husaini Abdullah was arrested by the Saudi Arabian police on Nov. 14 in Jeddah for alleged money- laundering.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Batik museum preserves Yogyakarta tradition

Batik museum preserves Yogyakarta traditionSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA new museum and study center inside the Yogyakarta palace complex is helping to preserve the region's batik tradition by educating a new generation of people about this important cultural heritage.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Enchanting evening at 'The Sound of Music'

Enchanting evening at 'The Sound of Music'Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music was the perfect choice for the recent Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) performance.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/U.S. gets nod to build road in Aceh

U.S. gets nod to build road in AcehJAKARTA: Acting governor of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Azwar Abu Bakar has approved the U.S. government environmental feasibility study for the Banda Aceh-Meulaboh road reconstruction project.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Intellectual property rights and economic development

Intellectual property rights and economic developmentMakarim Wibisono Geneva Intellectual property (IP) is a topic which, until some years ago, was largely unheard of in many parts of the world, either because such places were too remote, or because they were not sufficiently industrialized ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Unity the message as SEAG opens

Unity the message as SEAG opensMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila The runup has not been smooth, but it was all right on the night as the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games officially opened in Manila with a message of regional unity on Sunday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Musthofid

Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Manila Lydia de Vega still owns a SEA Games record, but she wishes someone would come along and take it away from her. On Sunday, the undisputed queen of the track in the 1980s watched the Philippines secure a one-two finish in the women's long jump.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Criteria set for palm oil production, WWF says

Criteria set for palm oil production, WWF saysTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConsumers can soon enjoy various products made from oil palm without endangering the sustainability of conservation of tropical forests and endangered species.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Papua's churches on front line of AIDS fight

Papua's churches on front line of AIDS fightAntara, ManadoPapuan churches have joined forces to battle the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region, a church leader said in Manado, North Sulawesi.Rev.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Japan to invest more in Thailand

Japan to invest more in Thailand BANGKOK: Japan will increase its investment in Thailand and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), particularly in the automotive industry and its component industries, as well as in finance.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/RI men work hard to reach team final

RI men work hard to reach team finalThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The national men's tennis team was forced to fight before overcoming Vietnam 2-1 on Sunday in the semifinals at the hard courts of the Rizal Memorial Sport Complex.

Mon, 28 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 ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Historic buildings disappearing from Medan as govt looks other way

Historic buildings disappearing from Medan as govt looks other wayApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanHendra Arbie had nothing to say when his friend from Malaysia asked him on why several historic buildings on Jl. Kesawan, Medan, were being demolished.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Low-cost is a religion, says AirAsia boss

Low-cost is a religion, says AirAsia bossStarting out in 2001 with only two aircraft, Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia has now spread wings to most big cities in Southeast Asia to become a prominent player in the region. The Jakarta Post's Anissa S.

Mon, 28 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.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/PKS and PAS: Ideological similarities, different orientations?

PKS and PAS: Ideological similarities, different orientations?Ahmad Ali Nurdin Bandung To compare two Islamic political parties in Southeast Asia, the PKS (Indonesia's Prosperous Justice Party), and PAS (Malaysia's Pan Islamic Party), is interesting.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Roy calls for artists to unite

Roy calls for artists to uniteJAKARTA: Roy Marten, veteran actor who emerged to popularity after playing in 1970s movies Cintaku di Kampus Biru and Badai Pasti Berlalu, called for Indonesian actors to unite to defend their rights.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Muray and Suryo advance to 100 meters final

Muray and Suryo advance to 100 meters finalMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila John Herman Muray, in the best form of his career the age of 27, sped through the 100 meters sprint semifinals on Sunday as track and field got underway at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Karate heroes hope more gold awaits

Karate heroes hope more gold awaitsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu, the Philippines Fortune smiled on Nurahmi K.S., the hero of Sunday's women's team victory in kumite, who credited a positive attitude for helping her in an unexpected win.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Regency takes savagely abused girl into care

Regency takes savagely abused girl into careMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangThe Tangerang regency administration has taken into care a girl who was abused by her mother at the Binong Permai housing complex, Curug district, Tangerang, last August.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Govt to distribute anthrax vaccines

Govt to distribute anthrax vaccinesPALU, Central Sulawesi: In a bid to stave off an anthrax outbreak, the Central Sulawesi Animal Husbandry Agency has distributed 10,000 anthrax vaccines to local governments across the province.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Water polo team get marching orders

Water polo team get marching orders MANILA: There will be no opening ceremony march for the national water polo team, which narrowly lost the bronze medal in its final game on Friday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Teacher day celebration turns sour as VP gets angry

Teacher day celebration turns sour as VP gets angryBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaThe national celebration of Teacher Day turned sour on Sunday after a poetry-reading that was critical of the poor state of national education irked Vice President Jusuf Kalla.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Splendid vocals of SPH's 'The Sound of Music'

Splendid vocals of SPH's 'The Sound of Music'Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music was the perfect choice for the recent Sekolah Pelita Harapan (SPH) performance.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSFishermen tie up boats over fuel price hikesJAMBI: Hundreds of fishermen here have tied up their boats as it has been uneconomic to go to sea since the government raised fuel prices on Oct. 1.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Our bureaucratic burden

Our bureaucratic burdenT.N. Machmud Jakarta An interesting article appeared in the Post on Nov. 21 titled Indonesia needs big bang reform to woo investment. The article referred to the World Bank's recent 2-day workshop on improving Indonesia's investment climate.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/PKS vows support for SBY Cabinet

PKS vows support for SBY CabinetTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) very likely elicited a big sigh of relief from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the Muslim-based party reconfirmed its support for his government, at least for another year.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/RI of HIV-TB coinfection threat

RI of HIV-TB coinfection threatTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDatuk, not his real name, who is HIV positive, is tired of watching his friends continue to die.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/BRR under fire over pace of work

BRR under fire over pace of workSyahruddin Hamzah, Antara/Banda AcehAfter initially high expectations, survivors of the tsunami in Aceh have started to criticize the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency for Aceh and Nias (BRR).

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Giving birth saver now than before

Giving birth saver now than beforeMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Safety during birth has been on the rise in recent years as more births are attended to by trained medical professionals, a health official said on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JP/5/BRR

JP/5/BRRAceh reconstruction body comes under fireSyahruddin Hamzah Antara/Banda AcehAfter initially high expectations, survivors of the tsunami in Aceh have started to criticize the Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Agency for Aceh and Nias (BRR).

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Cutting through the red tape to attract foreign investment

Cutting through the red tape to attract foreign investmentT.N. Machmud, Jakarta An interesting article appeared in the Post on Nov. 21 titled Indonesia needs big bang reform to woo investment.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Paying attention to teachers

Paying attention to teachers Teaching has long been a respected profession. But in practice many teachers lose this prestige by taking on side jobs as ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers or even as illegal lottery ticket sellers to make ends meet.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Businessman dies in police custody

Businessman dies in police custody TANGERANG: A businessman identified as Paulus, 45, was found dead in the custody of Curug Police sub-precinct Saturday, just hours after he was interrogated for allegedly beating up his wife and raping his maid.Tangerang police detective chief Adj.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Obscure Islamist group on Batam recruiting members

Obscure Islamist group on Batam recruiting membersFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Around 1,000 people from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, calling themselves Jamaah Usaha Dakwah or preaching community, arrived here on Saturday for a three-day gathering amid growing concerns over ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Not much to shout about for RI public

Not much to shout about for RI publicMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The imminent opening of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was news to marketing consultant Farid."I didn't know that the SEA Games was being held ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JAKARTA: Roy Marten, veteran actor who emerged to popularity

JAKARTA: Roy Marten, veteran actor who emerged to popularity after playing in 1970s movies Cintaku di Kampus Biru and Badai Pasti Berlalu, called for Indonesian actors to unite to defend their rights.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Part 1 of 2: The role of IPR in developing the economy

Part 1 of 2: The role of IPR in developing the economyMakarim Wibisono, Geneva Intellectual property (IP) is a topic which, until some years ago, was largely unheard of in many parts of the world, either because such places were too remote, or because they were not sufficiently industrialized to ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Long-established ISCI goes for makeover to get more members

Long-established ISCI goes for makeover to get more membersEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the 1990s, the International Sports Club of Indonesia (ISCI), conveniently located in southern Jakarta overlooking a water- catchment lake, enjoyed its heyday with 2,000 members, largely foreigners, ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Security firms offer more services, trained personnel

Security firms offer more services, trained personnelAbdul Khalik and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe feeling of insecurity due to the fear of a potential terrorist attack or robbery in the capital has apparently been seen as an opportunity for some, in particular, ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Jakartans "buy" property in Mecca

Jakartans "buy" property in Mecca Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile Indonesian property developers are seeking support for an amendment to the property law in a bid to give a chance to foreign nationals to own property in the country, some Jakarta Muslims have set their ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Bulog rice import contract differs from govt

Bulog rice import contract differs from govtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaConfusion reigns over rice imports, resumed recently to secure national stocks and keep prices stable, with the trade ministry and state logistics firm Bulog -- the executor of the policy -- providing conflicting data on the ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Govt confirms new human bird flu case in Bandung

Govt confirms new human bird flu case in BandungTb, Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 16-year-old boy has been confirmed as the country's 12th human bird flu case, as the government said Indonesia was ready to start producing the antiviral drug Tamiflu within three to five months to help ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/The end of the world?

The end of the world? As the month of December is approaching it is hard for any world citizen, like myself, to be too optimistic as to the fate of the world. Climate change as a result of the warming of the ozone layers is a serious matter.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Jambi fishermen tie up boats

Jambi fishermen tie up boatsJAMBI: Hundreds of fishermen here have tied up their boats as it has been uneconomic to go to sea since the government raised fuel prices on Oct. 1."The price of diesel is now too expensive," said Wahab, a fisherman in East Tanjungjabung regency.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Toy Safety Shopping

Toy Safety Shopping The year-end sales are a good time for shopping for toys. Shopping for toys during sale time can be fun, but it can also be frustrating. There can be thousands of toys to choose from in one store, and it is important to choose a toy that is suitable for your child.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce citizenship papers

Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce citizenship papersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangChinese-Indonesians in Tangerang, Banten say local authorities are rejecting their birth certificate applications on the basis of their failure to produce an Indonesian citizenship certificate (SBKRI), ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/52 regions to attend Ranau Lake festival

52 regions to attend Ranau Lake festivalPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Fifty-two regencies in the south of Sumatra island are set to participate in the Ranau Lake festival to be held in South Ogan Komering Hulu regency between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Karate team strikes first gold for RI

Karate team strikes first gold for RIMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu The national men's and women's karate team defeated archrivals Malaysia in the kumite finals on Sunday for the country's first gold medals of the Games in Philippines.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Attitudes must change

Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Credit card holders to spend more on bill payments

Credit card holders to spend more on bill paymentsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCredit card holders may have to start setting more aside next month in order to pay their monthly accounts, along with their other regular expenditure that has risen due to the recent surge in inflation.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Attitudes must change

Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JP/5/BATIK

JP/5/BATIKBatik museum offers country's cultural heritage to touristsSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaA new museum and study center inside the Yogyakarta palace complex is helping to preserve the region's batik tradition by educating a new generation of people about this important ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Attitudes must change

Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JP/4/AJI

JP/4/AJIAJI elects new presidentThe Jakarta Post Cipanas/West JavaThe Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) elected Heru Hendratmoko of Radio 68H late on Saturday as its new president, replacing Eddy Suprapto of Kontan business weekly.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/City readies for long-overdue MRT project

City readies for long-overdue MRT project The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta administration has earmarked some Rp 135 billion (US$13.5 million) in its 2006 budget draft for the ambitious mass rapid transit (MRT) network, the first concrete step taken to materialize the undertaking.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Paying attention to teachers

Paying attention to teachers Teaching has long been a respected profession. But in practice many teachers lose this prestige by taking on side jobs as ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers or even as illegal lottery ticket sellers to make ends meet.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/RI dancers sit out finals in Cebu

RI dancers sit out finals in Cebu CEBU: Indonesia failed to win a medal in the dancesport competition held at the Waterfront Cebu Hotel on Sunday, with host dancers sweeping all others aside.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Gold rush set to begin in Manila

Gold rush set to begin in Manila Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaAmid a final push to complete competition venues and heightened security, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to open the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Sunday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila

Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaWynne Prakusya and Romana Tedjakusuma came through intermittent rain and a spat over player eligibility to brush aside the Philippines in the women's team tennis semifinals on Saturday.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/'Education is a national investment'

'Education is a national investment'The city administration is giving more money to state elementary and junior high schools as part of its drive to provide free education for all children.

Mon, 28 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 ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Ministers to attend water meeting

Ministers to attend water meetingMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Four ministers will attend a national meeting of state-owned water utilities in Makassar on Nov. 28.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Mayor defends Malaysia trip

Mayor defends Malaysia trip BOGOR: Bogor mayor Diani Budiarto on Saturday defended his recent visit to Kucing, Malaysia, saying that it was done to learn about the country's health programs.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Karate heroes hope gold will inspire others

Karate heroes hope gold will inspire othersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu, the Philippines Fortune smiled on Nurahmi K.S., the hero of Sunday's women's team victory in kumite, who credited a positive attitude for helping her in an unexpected win.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/De Vega bemoans lack of sprint champions

De Vega bemoans lack of sprint championsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila Lydia de Vega still owns a SEA Games record, but she wishes someone would come along and take it away from her.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/JP/5/CHURCH

JP/5/CHURCHPapuan churches on front line of HIV/AIDS fightAntara/ManadoPapuan churches have joined forces to battle the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region, a church leader said in Manado, North Sulawesi. Rev.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce SKBRI in Tangerang

Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce SKBRI in Tangerang Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangChinese-Indonesians in Tangerang, Banten say local authorities are rejecting their birth certificate applications on the basis of their failure to produce an Indonesian citizenship certificate (SBKRI), ...

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Shop till you drop...

Shop till you drop... T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta For many people, shopping is a necessity. There is always an excuse to go shopping at any time, let alone during the holiday season, when big discounts are often on offer.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005

JP/Karate looking to land gold on opening day

Karate looking to land gold on opening dayMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, the Philippines A favorable draw has beefed up the national karate team's gold medal hopes, but the dancesport team is keeping a conservative target of landing one spot in the finals.