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57 articles.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Surabaya hotels to raise rates

Surabaya hotels to raise ratesSURABAYA: Hotel room rates are likely to increase by between 10 and 15 percent around Christmas, an industry head says.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy?

The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy?Rohaiza Ahmad Asi, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore The discovery of three videotapes by the Indonesian police during raids on hideouts of the now-deceased Azahari Husin is a significant development.
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Tue, 29 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 ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Pollycarpus' trial delayed

Pollycarpus' trial delayed JAKARTA: Prosecutors in Munir murder trial failed on Monday to present their sentencing recommendation for defendant Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, despite the 10-day period given to them to prepare the recommendation.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Women's tennis team serves up win

Women's tennis team serves up winMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila The national women's tennis team exacted revenge on their Thai rivals for gold on Monday, but their male counterparts fell in a contest marred by a prematch protest about the eligibility of the host team's players.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu cases

SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu casesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has warned local administrations against presenting him with fabricated "good news" on bird flu as foreign and national media have continued running factual reports ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/RI's youngest woman envoy hopes to forge new ties with Norway

RI's youngest woman envoy hopes to forge new ties with NorwayAdianto P. Simamora and Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public may consider the lifestyle lavish, but ambassadors often find they are unable to live normal lives.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to Monas

Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to MonasBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta people may soon have the chance to view the country's most important flag daily as the city administration is attempting to move it from the State Place, where it has been kept since 1945, to ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/City takes proactive stance over bird flu

City takes proactive stance over bird fluDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAside from relying on tipoffs from people about bird flu cases found in their neighborhoods, the Jakarta administration has started taking more active measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus by launching a ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/PermataBank clarifies

PermataBank clarifies With regard to the news report about PermataBank on Nov. 16, page 14, which was excerpted by The Jakarta Post from Bloomberg we would like to thank you for the publication.However, there are a few matters related to the article that should be clarified as follows.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Govt must be 'consistent on Papua'

Govt must be 'consistent on Papua'The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, JakartaThe central government must consistently implement the Special Autonomy Law in Papua in order to help quell the demands for independence for the resource-rich province, provincial governor Jacobus Perviddya Solossa said.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/RI on brink of AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS chief

RI on brink of AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS chiefHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUNAIDS executive director Peter Piot could be in any city in the world for World AIDS Day, which falls on Thursday.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/How to manage your money effectively

How to manage your money effectivelySavingAssess your needsTake a step back first to see the big picture: You need to decide what you want and what you need.Ask yourself what things are truly important -- why you think you need something and what would change if you had it.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Karatekas chop through opposition for two more gold

Karatekas chop through opposition for two more goldMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City A pair of golds from Umar Syarief and Christo Mondolu on Monday's second day of the karate competition brought the national squad's total to four -- equaling its 2003 haul and leaving it one short ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Visa aims to improve people's money skills

Visa aims to improve people's money skillsMario Koch, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt its Indonesian headquarters at Wisma 46-Kota BNI, Central Jakarta, Visa International held the second in a series of media workshops titled "MyMoneySkills" last Tuesday.Since their website www.mymoneyskills.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/JP/5/BOAT

JP/5/BOATOverloaded boat sinks in East Flores, five killedJemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang An overloaded boat has sunk in the Solor Strait, East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, killing five people with four others missing. A search and rescue team has been mobilized in the area.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/People needs decent settlement

People needs decent settlement Exactly a year ago in November 2004 the government Integrated Team announced that Buyat Bay was heavily polluted and that the community living there was to be relocated.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Tax regime should be simple, certain and competitive

Tax regime should be simple, certain and competitiveUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTax legislation should be "simple, certain and competitive," prominent economists and former finance ministers suggest if the government hopes to generate more tax revenues and stimulate economic growth.
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Tue, 29 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 ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Umar keeps the faith for winning form

Umar keeps the faith for winning formMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu, the Philippines Umar Syarief, who bagged his second gold medal of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games on Monday, has a tried and trusted friend accompanying him.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/NTT salt industry needs shake-up

NTT salt industry needs shake-upAntara/JakartaEast Nusa Tenggara has the potential to be a major salt producer for the country but the industry there is suffering from lack of development, an expert says.
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Tue, 29 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.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Is there a need to place birth control under some control?

Is there a need to place birth control under some control?Joyeeta Dutta Ray, Jakarta Indonesia has attempted to control its population growth through some novel methods. The latest more mainstream idea is condom dispensing machines. While it is a step to applaud, it also made me wonder.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Sulianti Saroso hospital needs money to maintain service

Sulianti Saroso hospital needs money to maintain serviceThe Sulianti Saroso Hospital, the only one in the country that has adequate facilities and expertise for treating bird flu patients, is struggling to maintain the quality of its services due to financial constraints.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/PKS faces rift over support for government

PKS faces rift over support for governmentTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) is facing internal conflict following its patrons' decision to renew the party's support for the government.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/AGO faces renewed debate over Soeharto case

AGO faces renewed debate over Soeharto caseTony Hotland and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SurakartaApparently exhausted over pressure to bring the country's former authoritarian leader Soeharto to court over corruption allegations, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said on Monday that ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Wynne eyes SEAG singles gold

Wynne eyes SEAG singles goldMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila All of 1.6 meters tall and 50 kilograms, Wynne Prakusya has proven to be a powerhouse in bringing home golds for Indonesia in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

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RI jazz loses legendary bass-man JAKARTA: Indonesian jazz has lost a seasoned bass player, Perry Pattiselano, 55, (shown in framed photo) and his contemporaries mourned the passing of a "reliable, stable and consistent" musician and a good friend.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Govt sets up special forest ranger force

Govt sets up special forest ranger force JAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry has formed a special forest ranger police force to provide more personnel to combat illegal logging.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Dismal day on the track for Indonesia

Dismal day on the track for IndonesiaMusthofid, The Jakrta Post, Manila It was a decidedly shaky and unpromising start for the country's track and field athletes on Monday, with the Philippines and Vietnam dominating the day.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Aming yearns for trip to Europe

Aming yearns for trip to EuropeJAKARTA: Emerging comedian Aming, who is popular for his role in Trans TV's Extravaganza, is among the five 2005 Panasonic Award nominees in the comedy category.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/How to achieving greatness in a turbulent world

How to achieving greatness in a turbulent worldJakob Oetama, Jakarta Dr. Stephen R. Covey has established his public persona as a leadership guru, a family expert, teacher, author and organizational consultant.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/NGO opposes higher logging quota policy

NGO opposes higher logging quota policyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the forestry-based industry has yet to perform efficiently, the government should review its policy to increase next year's natural forest logging quota, an environmental organization says.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Manufacturing sector's growth slows

Manufacturing sector's growth slowsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's non-oil and gas manufacturing industry has continued to expand quite rapidly this year, but the overall growth rate has actually been declining during the first three quarters of the year, a report revealed on Monday.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Military tells GAM to avoid celebrations

Military tells GAM to avoid celebrationsThe Jakarta Post, Medan/JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) has warned former Aceh combatants against celebrating the anniversary of their organization, saying it would not be in accordance with the spirit of the peace agreement they signed in August.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Ostriches at the border

Ostriches at the border The state has the responsibility to regulate consular and immigration issues. This country does not want to be a refuge for wanted criminals or people who incite hatred and violence.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in Maluku

Arrest of terrorist suspect sparks rampage in MalukuM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonEnraged by the arrest of terror suspect Syarif Tarabubun, hundreds of people attacked and burned down on Monday a Muslim boarding school believed to have been harboring terrorists.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/BIN moves to subvert radical groups

BIN moves to subvert radical groupsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCreating internal conflicts within radical groups through infiltration is one of the strategies being pursued by the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to fight terrorism, BIN director Maj. Gen. (ret) Syamsir Siregar said on Monday.
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Tue, 29 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.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Mandiri moves to speed up bad debts recovery

Mandiri moves to speed up bad debts recoveryUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo cut the number of its non-performing loans (NPLs), state-owned Bank Mandiri plans to auction through the finance ministry assets put up as collateral by some of its loan defaulters.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, November 29, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, November 29, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Film8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Cut-throat competition in aviation business

Cut-throat competition in aviation businessB. Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Many people were surprised when Star Air ceased operations on June 1, 2005.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Dutch language lessons a challenge for Indonesians

Dutch language lessons a challenge for IndonesiansLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Oom, minta duit buat karcis bioskopnya dong," (Uncle, please give me the money for tickets to the cinema) said a teenager to his uncle during a family gathering at a plush mall.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Police find more bombs terrorists to be buried soon

Police find more bombs terrorists to be buried soonEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice have found several homemade bombs, explosive materials and detonators in a raid on a house in Southeast Sulawesi, an officer said on Monday.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/RI to lobby EU on fish exports

RI to lobby EU on fish exportsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to help smooth the way for Indonesian fish and shrimp exports, Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu flew to Europe on Sunday to promote this and other priority sectors."We will meet with several industrial associations on the ground.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Part 2 of 2: Intellectual property in the economy

Part 2 of 2: Intellectual property in the economyMakarim Wibisono, Geneva Which is why it is so important to perceive IP not as an abstract concept, but as an economic asset that can be developed, accumulated and managed, exactly like real estate, personal property or capital.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Expansion continues despite stormy weather

Expansion continues despite stormy weatherRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The new general manager of Gulf Air in Indonesia, Hameed I Hussain, would certainly not expect that his adjustment process in Indonesia would be marked by the second Bali bombings in early October that threatened to ruin ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Jakarta Police crack down on illegal foreign workers

Jakarta 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.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Cheap flights a real threat to old players

Cheap flights a real threat to old playersBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Believe it or not, you only need to fork out a sum of money equal to the value of 38 liters of unleaded gasoline to fly from Jakarta to Surabaya!That is what AirAsia has been frequently advertising in the newspapers ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/'What is the real meaning of free schooling'

'What is the real meaning of free schooling'The Jakarta administration is intending to provide free education for all children, allocating more money to cover operational expenses of state elementary and junior high schools. The Jakarta Post asked residents about their thoughts on the issue.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Govt employees on substandard wages

Govt employees on substandard wagesNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonSome 10,000 contract civil servants here are paid below the regional minimum wage, making their situation no better than that of an unskilled laborer, an activist says.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Sugianto goes downhill for first cycling gold

Sugianto goes downhill for first cycling goldMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City Sugianto "Hoho" Setyawan raced to the country's first gold in cycling with a win in the men's downhill race on Monday at Ramon M. Durano Sports Complex in Danao City here.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/KPUD graft case goes to court

KPUD graft case goes to court JAKARTA: Head of the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office Rusdi Taher said graft cases involving three staff members of the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) had been submitted to the South Jakarta District Court on Monday.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Cheap flights a real threat to old players

Cheap flights a real threat to old players Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Believe it or not, you only need to fork out a sum of money equal to the value of 38 liters of unleaded gasoline to fly from Jakarta to Surabaya! That is what AirAsia has been frequently advertising in the ...
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Trichet signals higher interest rate for the EU

Trichet signals higher interest rate for the EUMelvyn Krauss, Project Syndicate The announcement by the President of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet, that interest rates would be raised at the next meeting of the bank's Governing Council on Dec.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Scholarship granted to Olympiad winner

Scholarship granted to Olympiad winner JAKARTA: Al-Azhar Islamic Boarding School Foundation on Monday granted a scholarship worth Rp 20 million (US$2,000) for one of its students for his achievement at the recent International Mathematics and Science Olympiads in Jakarta.
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Tue, 29 Nov 2005

JP/Govt deems Jones a threat to domestic security

Govt deems Jones a threat to domestic securityTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNoted American terrorism expert Sidney Jones was a threat to domestic security, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin said on Wednesday, explaining the government's decision to deny her entry to ...
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