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Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/A look at the military's business ventures

A look at the military's business venturesAwan Wibowo Laksono Poesoro, Jakarta Since the fall of Soeharto in 1998, the military has gradually pulled out of the political arena but has retained its presence in the economy.It argues that the official defense budget, which is now around 4.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Don't insult chess

Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Don't insult chess

Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Masturbation good for marriage: Expert

Masturbation good for marriage: Expert MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Noted sexologist Wimpie Pangkahila told a seminar on reproduction health held by the local government here on Sunday that a study he conducted recently found that only between 13 percent and 16 percent of women who ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Fuel subsidy for vehicles

Fuel subsidy for vehicles The fuel subsidy for motorcycles and cars is creating more and more financial problems for Indonesia.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Sharing the pain

Sharing the pain What should we do to help a friend in need who is now facing a great tragedy; one who has helped us much and in a sincere way when we faced a similar problem? What should we offer to this much richer and much more advanced friend? A friend who has nearly everything with him?That ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/'Sandeq' team aborts mission

'Sandeq' team aborts missionNethy Dharma Somba, JayapuraA team of sailors from Japan and Indonesia has aborted a boat expedition to Peru as their boat failed to overcome the huge waves off the Solomon Islands.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/BSP vows to improve waste management

BSP vows to improve waste managementApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanPT Bakrie Sumatra Plantations (BSP) says it has been improving the waste treatment facilities at its plants in efforts to be taken off the government's annual blacklist of the most polluting companies in the country.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Brazilian envoy hosts Nat'l Day reception

Brazilian envoy hosts Nat'l Day receptionJAKARTA: Brazil's outgoing ambassador Carlos Sette Camara hosted a reception at his residence in Jakarta recently to celebrate Brazilian National Day.Brazil's National Day falls on Sept.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Firefighters risk lives, but not appreciated

Firefighters risk lives, but not appreciatedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAll firefighters understand the inherent risks of their job, but still they are always startled to hear news of a colleague's death in the line of duty.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/City introduces community wells to fight fires

City introduces community wells to fight firesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Central Jakarta Municipality is introducing the use of wells in overcrowded, slum areas as part of efforts to help firefighters contain blazes, which are all too common during the dry season from April to ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/'Interest rate increase hits me hard'

'Interest rate increase hits me hard'In order to arrest the rapid fall of the rupiah against foreign currencies, Bank Indonesia has decided to increase the interest rate of the Bank Indonesia Certificate, a move that forces commercial banks to raise their interest rates.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Railway tracks to be expanded

Railway tracks to be expanded JAKARTA: Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa said that his office would expand the railway tracks of commuter trains in Greater Jakarta from one or two tracks to four tracks by 2008.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Promoting transparency at school

Promoting transparency at schoolEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThus far, high school teacher Retno Listyarti, 35, has met famous Akbar Tanjung twice -- in two quite contradicting situations.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008

For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs People living near natural-resource-based companies, including mining firms, are often hopeful of being able to work at the company to improve their standard of living.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Vietnam 60 years on

Vietnam 60 years on It was 60 years ago that Ho Chi Minh, the enigmatic leader of Vietnam's independence movement, proclaimed his country's independence on Sept. 2, 1945.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Fire in Jakarta becomes an everyday event in dry season

Fire in Jakarta becomes an everyday event in dry seasonAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough she and her family live in a nice housing complex in Tebet, South Jakarta, Hartini, 37, cannot help thinking that her house will be the next building to be destroyed by fire."It's crazy.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Aid for hurricane Katrina victims

Aid for hurricane Katrina victims I appeal that you provide international aid for the victims of hurricane Katrina in the southern states of America.With all the monetary help the U.S.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Susilo: Freedom of worship guaranteed

Susilo: Freedom of worship guaranteedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stressed on Sunday that the state guaranteed every citizen religious freedom and called on the police and members of the public to act to prevent violence against any faith.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Oil palm seedling deficit causes import smuggling

Oil palm seedling deficit causes import smugglingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's annual need for around 30 to 40 million oil palm seedlings has increased smuggling of palm seeds and caused low quality, low yield seeds to flow into the country, a customs official says.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Over 10,000 houses to be built in Nias

Over 10,000 houses to be built in NiasBANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least 10,041 houses are to be built this year in the tsunami ravaged Nias Islands, official data shows.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Campaign to prevent diabetes gets a boost

Campaign to prevent diabetes gets a boost JAKARTA: The government and certain community organizations are intensifying a campaign to curb the growth in the number of people suffering diabetes, which now accounts for 8.6 percent of the country's population, or around 17 million people.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Consumers feel the pinch of rates hikes

Consumers feel the pinch of rates hikesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSiti Mulyana, a civil servant, recently bought her 22-year-old son a Yamaha Vega-R 110 cc motorcycle on credit. For that, she had to pay Rp 1.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Rupiah plunge drags down tempe industry

Rupiah plunge drags down tempe industrySEMARANG: The rupiah's slide against U.S. dollar has hit the tempe industry in Semarang, with observers fearing many producers will soon go bankrupt as prices for imported soybeans soar.Two weeks ago, the price of imported soybean was between Rp 3,400 (0.34 U.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Canadian envoy visits RI

Canadian envoy visits RIJAKARTA: Canadian Ambassador for Climate Change Jacques Bilodeau visited Indonesia last week to discuss climate change issues with Indonesian officials and community representatives, the Canadian Embassy in Jakarta said.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Ex-GAM prisoner Syafiie still haunted by the past

Ex-GAM prisoner Syafiie still haunted by the pastNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehWith his four-year-old son Salman al Farizi sitting on his lap, Teungku Syafiie bin Syamaun, a member of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who was recently released from prison, feels a complete man.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Don't focus on the differences, let's start building trust: GAM

Don't focus on the differences, let's start building trust: GAMTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo weeks after the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed a peace deal in Helsinki, many continue to question its legitimacy, particularly House of ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, September 6, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, September 6, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/PKB faction gears up for congress

PKB faction gears up for congress KEDIRI, East Java: Clerics and executives of the National Awakening Party (PKB) under Alwi Shihab regrouped at Al Falah Islamic boarding school here on Sunday to discuss preparations for their upcoming congress.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Lawmakers accused of 'selling' relief aid

Lawmakers accused of 'selling' relief aidTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnton (not his real name) tagged along with his superior, a high- ranking local government official, to meet a House of Representatives member. Their mission: to try steal budgeted funds meant for disaster recovery.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Sumatra elephants in danger: Expert

Sumatra elephants in danger: ExpertIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaThe dwindling population of Sumatra elephants (Elephas maximus sumatrana) over the past few years has given rise to the fear that if the government does not step in to save the species its extinction is only a matter of ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/West Sumatra landslide victims to be relocated

West Sumatra landslide victims to be relocatedSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangPeople living the vicinity of Friday's landslide in Padang, which claimed 17 lives and buried at least eight people, are to be relocated.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Captions for Advertorial:

Captions for Advertorial: Photo A: PT IncoOne of PT Inco's training programs designed to enhance the skills of local young people. Photo B PT IncoBing Tobing Photo CPT IncoA farmer in Kawata village works on his rice field with a hand tractor provided by PT Inco.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Helicopter crash victims get heroes' funerals

Helicopter crash victims get heroes' funeralsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West SumatraFive West Sumatra police officers and a journalist who were killed in a helicopter crash on Thursday were sent home on Sunday for burial, shortly after rescuers completed evacuation of ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Public services still pain in the proverbial for many citizens

Public services still pain in the proverbial for many citizensDespite the efforts of reformers, public service institutions in the country are generally still in bad shape, with many taxpayers frustrated at services that are often patchy, bureaucratic and graft-riddled.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Pharmaceutical firms cut revenue targets

Pharmaceutical firms cut revenue targetsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe weakening rupiah against the U.S. dollar in the past weeks has forced pharmaceutical companies to revise down their revenue targets for this year.The Indonesian Pharmaceutical Association (GP Farmasi) chairman Anthony Ch.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Cirebon rattan industry on the brink of collapse, 32,000 workers laid off

Cirebon rattan industry on the brink of collapse, 32,000 workers laid offNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonA top rattan industry player stressed that slow business in the past two months had resulted in layoffs of 32,000 workers in Cirebon.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Some 20 schools merge in Bogor

Some 20 schools merge in Bogor Bogor: The Bogor municipal administration plans to merge 20 elementary schools for various reasons, including their rundown condition and a shortage of both students and teachers, an official says.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Church closures continue to cause public concern

Church closures continue to cause public concernYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/JakartaThe closure of churches in Bandung and surrounding areas over the past two years has caused concern among people of different faiths who consider the incidents a threat to religious harmony in the ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Solok regency role model for public services

Solok regency role model for public servicesSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangFor Maifendri, 36, applying for his children's birth certificates at the Solok administration office in West Sumatra was a breeze.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Q&A

Q&AJP/QAINTROIf you have questions related to the use of information and communications technology, you can send an e-mail to zatni@cbn.net.id. He will try to provide the solution in this column.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Council questions Sutiyoso's policy on Mangga Dua Square

Council questions Sutiyoso's policy on Mangga Dua SquareThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Council is seeking an explanation from Governor Sutiyoso over his policy to convert a street along Ciliwung River in Pademangan, North Jakarta into parking space for the Mangga Dua Square (MDS) shopping center.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Robbers steal Rp 700m, kill officer

Robbers steal Rp 700m, kill officerApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanOne policeman was killed and six civilians wounded on Saturday when armed robbers stole the Rp 700 million (US$68,495) payroll of state plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara II (PTPN II).

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Government gears up to bite the bullet

Government gears up to bite the bulletVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The initially negative market reaction to the policy agenda of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono could soon turn into positive sentiment as technical details on how and when the reforms will be implemented begin to ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Sampoerna's takeover highlights RI's potential: King

Sampoerna's takeover highlights RI's potential: KingThe government's efforts to put Indonesia back onto the radars of investors received a boost when U.S. tobacco giant Philip Morris International acquired PT HM Sampoerna in March for some US$5 billion.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/JP/5/FAUZI

JP/5/FAUZINew West Sumatra governor faces daunting challengesSyofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/PadangAfter successfully implementing the principles of good governance in Solok regency, Gamawan Fauzi, who was elected West Sumatra governor in the July 27 gubernatorial election, has vowed to ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Let's just start to build trust: GAM

Let's just start to build trust: GAM Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaTwo weeks after the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed a peace deal in Helsinki, many continue to question its legitimacy, particularly House of Representatives lawmakers, which may pose a ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/RI, Venezuela hold talks in Bandung

RI, Venezuela hold talks in BandungJAKARTA: Indonesia and Venezuela will hold their second Joint Commission meeting in Bandung, West Java, this week to strengthen bilateral relations.The commission's Venezuelan delegation will be led by Venezuelan deputy foreign minister William E.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/City seeks closer ties with neighboring

City seeks closer ties with neighboringDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration is seeking to finance projects in neighboring towns as part of its efforts to resolve perennial problems in the capital.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008

~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 Suggested titles: PT Inco adheres to CSR principles to benefit locals PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs Communities living near natural resource-based companies, including mining firms, have high expectation of ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Lily leads at Masters finals of Asian cities bowl championship

Lily leads at Masters finals of Asian cities bowl championshipMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former national team bowler Lily Suhaimi led in the women's first block Masters finals of the 19th Asian Intercity Bowling Championship while Zulmazran Zulkifli of Shah Alam, Malaysia ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Shifting from monetary to fiscal policy

Shifting from monetary to fiscal policyHendi Kariawan, Jakarta Indonesia began to become more reliant on monetary rather than fiscal approaches in nation economic policy in the early 1980s.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/10 students pass 'test of genius'

10 students pass 'test of genius'Dyah Apsari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTen students out of 120 freshmen from 16 state high schools in Greater Jakarta passed the first round of the selection process on Aug. 31 to find exceptional students for the newly established DKI Super Class.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Education for peace vital for reintegration in Aceh

Education for peace vital for reintegration in AcehAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta During the three-decade war between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), burning down schools in conflict areas was a common occurrence, with the two sides generally blaming each other for the ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008

~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs People living near natural-resource-based companies, including mining firms, are often hopeful of being able to work at the company to improve their standard of living.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Paranaque bowlers win masters finals

Paranaque bowlers win masters finalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Purvis Granger and Cecilia Yap of Paranaque, the Philippines, kept their winning form at the 19th Asian Intercity Bowling Championship by clinching golds in the masters finals in their respective men's and women's ...

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/More expats found dead in Jakarta

More expats found dead in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlone in Jakarta during business trips, or on short-time working contracts, foreigners are increasingly becoming targets for crime.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Vietnam 60 years on

Vietnam 60 years on It was 60 years ago that Ho Chi Minh, the enigmatic leader of Vietnam's independence movement, proclaimed his country's independence on Sept. 2, 1945.

Mon, 05 Sep 2005

JP/Walhi to sue 10 firms for Riau forest fires

Walhi to sue 10 firms for Riau forest firesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA leading non-governmental organization is set to file a class action lawsuit against 10 companies in connection with the August forest fires and choking haze in Riau.