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62 articles.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/State budget to be unaffected even oil prices hit $80

State budget to be unaffected even oil prices hit $80Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the state budget would remain safe even if oil prices reached up to US$80 per barrel, with an increase in the current fuel quota of 10 percent at the most.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Regions should have own industrial development vision: UNIDO

Regions should have own industrial development vision: UNIDOIndonesia has just signed a US$10.5 million technical assistance program with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to develop the country's small and medium industries, encourage environmentally friendly ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Little news of doping no sign that local athletes are clean

Little news of doping no sign that local athletes are cleanMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The few high-profile cases of doping in local sports in recent years seem to have been forgotten once the blaring headlines die down.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Mutilated body found in East Jakarta

Mutilated body found in East JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo men found a human head and two legs in a sack at the Kebon Nanas graveyard in Cipinang Besar Selatan, East Jakarta, on Monday afternoon.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Polio cases rise to 111

Polio cases rise to 111 JAKARTA: Another 11 cases of polio were confirmed on Tuesday, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 111, the World Health Organization said.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Rate of absenteeism in direct elections soars, scholar says

Rate of absenteeism in direct elections soars, scholar saysMasduki Attamami, Antara, YogyakartaDirect regional elections have taken place around the country, and despite some protests they have in general been orderly and peaceful.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Rare egret facing extinction, hunted and sold to restaurants

Rare egret facing extinction, hunted and sold to restaurantsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Gresik, East JavaAfter waiting quietly in the jungle for a few hours, Saifudin, a resident of Manyar village in Gresik, East Java, yells cheerfully when he finally hits his target -- a plumed egret ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Climate debate over, time for action: Gov. Arnie

Climate debate over, time for action: Gov. ArnieGwynne Dyer, London "The debate is over. We know the science. We see the threat posed by changes in our climate. And we know the time for action is now.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Kupang officials go on trip

Kupang officials go on tripYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangAs residents of the East Nusa Tenggara capital Kupang cope with a food crisis, malnutrition and fuel shortages, Kupang officials left on Tuesday for a visit to Palmerston in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Police detainee found dead

Police detainee found dead JAKARTA: A man identified as Paulus alias Asen was found dead in the bathroom of the Jakarta police detention center on Tuesday.City police fraud squad unit Adj. Sr. Comr.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Money for nothing

Money for nothingTimes are tough on everyone. The rupiah is sinking, the price of goods are rising and purchasing power seems to be stagnating.That is the predicament felt by many Indonesians.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/RI remains

RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Govt, BI to supply dollars to Pertamina to save rupiah

Govt, BI to supply dollars to Pertamina to save rupiahUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConcerned that the rupiah's current slump to a two-year low might start hurting the economy, the government and the central bank finally stepped in to defend the currency, supplying state oil and gas firm ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Suspected drug dealer arrested

Suspected drug dealer arrested JAKARTA: Police arrested on Monday afternoon a suspected drug dealer at his house in Rawa Buaya, Cengkareng in West Jakarta.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/'We have to revive street car system'

'We have to revive street car system'Four people were killed and 600 others injured when a passenger train rammed into another train in South Jakarta last week. Investigators are trying to determine whether the accident was caused by a mechanical problem, a faulty railway system or human error.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Government rejects UN report on rights violations in E. Timor

Government rejects UN report on rights violations in E. TimorMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government rejected a report by the United Nations's Commission of Experts which recommended that the Security Council set up an international tribunal to try top military ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Lawmaker leaves for governor's post

Lawmaker leaves for governor's post JAKARTA: Central Kalimantan governor-elect Agustin Teras Narang bid farewell to his fellow lawmakers on Tuesday, asking for their support during his term in office.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Regions should have industrial development vision, UNIDO says

Regions should have industrial development vision, UNIDO saysIndonesia has just signed a US$10.5 million technical assistance program with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to develop the country's small and medium industries, encourage environmentally friendly industry ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Former CEO named suspect in Jamsostek scandal

Former CEO named suspect in Jamsostek scandalEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer president director of state insurance firm PT Jamsostek was named a suspect on Tuesday after four successive sessions of questioning in connection with the alleged misuse of over Rp 250 billion (US$26.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Best property to get Khatulistiwa this year

Best property to get Khatulistiwa this yearEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn September, prose authors will not be the only literati to have their heartbeats quickened; this year, the fifth Khatulistiwa Literary Awards will also toast the nation's best poetry.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

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JP/ /The Philippines: A Reality CheckJamil Maidan Flores, Jakarta On the eve of the observance of the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, there seems to be little to celebrate, if you go by all the bad news bannered by the newspapers and blared by the other media.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Poll repeated after evidence of fraud

Poll repeated after evidence of fraudAMBON, Maluku: The Aru regency General Elections Commission (Aru KPUD) has decided to repeat the regental election at one polling station after evidence surfaced of electoral fraud.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Comedian Qomar won't run in poll

Comedian Qomar won't run in poll INDRAMAYU, East Java: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has nominated 10 pairs of Indramayu regent and vice regent hopefuls, but the name of comedian Nurul Qomar did not appear on the list of PDI-P candidates.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Dutch national traces Lido resort history

Dutch national traces Lido resort historyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe story behind the famous Lido Tourist Resort in West Java was finally revealed on Sunday as Mascha Braak, the granddaughter of Lido's founder, Antonius Hohanes Indoficus Maria Zwijsen, arrived in the area. "Ms.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Thailand holds expo to tap RI market

Thailand holds expo to tap RI marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to expand its Indonesian market, Thailand will intensify the promotion of its export products here."Indonesia is a huge market. We encourage Thai producers and traders to look at the Indonesian market.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Muhammadiyah: Between liberalism, radicalism and pluralism

Muhammadiyah: Between liberalism, radicalism and pluralismMuhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post/MalangIn villages across Java, you will rarely find Muhammadiyah Muslims and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslims praying together in the same mosque.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Buying into the USA, Chinese-style

Buying into the USA, Chinese-styleOrville Schell, Project SyndicateThe United States received its first shock -- followed by complaints from the U.S. Congress -- when the Chinese computer company Lenovo Group purchasing IBM's personal computer division.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/AGO challenged to reopen Trisakti, Semanggi cases

AGO challenged to reopen Trisakti, Semanggi cases The House of Representatives' Commission III on law and human rights agreed recently to reopen the investigation into the shootings of students who staged antigovernment protests in Jakarta in 1998 and 1999.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Tsunami victims get new homes

Tsunami victims get new homesJakarta: The Australian Red Cross in cooperation with the Zero to One Foundation has handed over more than 500 modest houses to victims of the Dec. 26 tsunami and the March 28 earthquake on Nias island.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Errant 'Blue Bird' taxi drivers

Errant 'Blue Bird' taxi drivers My wife and I stayed at the Sheraton Media hotel in Jakarta from June 13 to June 15 and we were advised to only use Blue Bird taxis as they were said to be the most reliable.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Crocodiles go hungry due to shortage of tourists

Crocodiles go hungry due to shortage of touristsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanPassing down an iron-fenced corridor, Jemari pushes a wheeled cart full of raw chicken meat.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Tangerang to build 'Orchard Rd'

Tangerang to build 'Orchard Rd'Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe highway from the heart of Tangerang municipality to the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will soon become the new commercial district of the growing region.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Two Harrys win Manado elections

Two Harrys win Manado electionsMANADO, North Sulawesi: Two Harrys -- Sinyo Harry Sarundajang and Harry Sualang -- are the new North Sulawesi Governor and deputy, respectively, the first two directly elected provincial heads in the area.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Major reconstruction work in Aceh set to begin soon

Major reconstruction work in Aceh set to begin soonMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA major reconstruction drive in tsunami-ravaged Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is expected to start in the coming weeks as both the government and international donors have agreed to disburse some US$ 2.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/SBY to nominate new TNI chief soon

SBY to nominate new TNI chief soonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter securing endorsement for the appointment of Comr. Gen. Sutanto as National Police chief, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will seek approval for his nomination of a new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief in August.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/House to propose information bill

House to propose information bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to propose a bill on access to public information in a bid to promote democracy.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Govt mulls raising fuel quota

Govt mulls raising fuel quotaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta,Kupang,Yogyakarta,BandungThe government is considering raising the fuel quota for this year as it scrambles to arrest a fuel shortage beleaguering provinces across the country for the past few weeks.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Gamelan festival boasts 10-year grand design

Gamelan festival boasts 10-year grand designSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaGamelan lovers will find it worthwhile to be in Yogyakarta this week with the 10th Yogyakarta Gamelan Festival (YGF) 2005 being opened on Tuesday with a two-day, pre-festival concert at Misty Multimedia Gallery, Jl.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Regency election fraud protested

Regency election fraud protested KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Hundreds of people claiming to be the supporters of candidates in the East Sumba regency election clashed on Monday morning with police officers. Dozens of people from both sides were injured.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/House retains current KPU members

House retains current KPU membersTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives decided to retain the current members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) until their tenure expires in March next year.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Susilo to take leave for family wedding

Susilo to take leave for family weddingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs his firstborn son will be married this week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has taken three days off, starting Thursday, to oversee wedding preparations.First Lt.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/For Info Brief -- Wednesday, July 6 and Monday, July 11:

For Info Brief -- Wednesday, July 6 and Monday, July 11: Swiss German University offers double degree MBA courses The next intake for Master's courses in Business Administration (MBA) will be in September 2005. SGU will give a presentation about the courses on July 14 from 19.00-21.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Blue Bird apologizes

Blue Bird apologizes In response to the letter sent by Haji Mokhtar Stork to The Jakarta Post concerning Blue Bird taxi's service, the Blue Bird Group management would like to apologize for the inconvenience he had to experience.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, July 6, 2005

TV Program: Wednesday, July 6, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty World8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah12:00 p.m.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Nur Mahmudi named Depok mayor

Nur Mahmudi named Depok mayorBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid protests both from the camps of defeated Depok mayoral candidates and the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwas), the Depok General Elections Commission (KPU Depok) declared on Tuesday Nur Mahmudi Ismail and running ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Cooperatives in dire need of government support

Cooperatives in dire need of government supportAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe shortage of fuel in Jakarta has dampened the enthusiasm of Sunaryo and friends, fishermen in Angke, North Jakarta, from going to sea.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Bogor to introduce busway this year

Bogor to introduce busway this year BOGOR: Overwhelmed with traffic congestion due to large number of public minivans, the Bogor regency administration is planning to operate larger buses.Head of the transportation agency, Hari Harsono, said that the system would be similar to Jakarta's busway.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Prabowo quizzed over Mandiri case

Prabowo quizzed over Mandiri case JAKARTA: PT Kiani Kertas president director Prabowo Subianto was questioned at the Attorney General's Office on Tuesday in connection with a lending scam at Bank Mandiri that allegedly caused Rp 12 trillion (US$1.28 billion) in state losses.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Making poverty history

Making poverty history The message to the leaders of the world's wealthiest nations could not have been louder. Pop concerts were staged simultaneously in different cities across four continents over the weekend.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Sutiyoso turns down offer to have debt-ridden PPD

Sutiyoso turns down offer to have debt-ridden PPDDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration has given the cold shoulder to the Ministry of Transportation over its plan to hand over ailing state-owned Perum Pengangkutan Penumpang Djakarta (PPD) to the administration amid the ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Drop out rate high in W. Java schools

Drop out rate high in W. Java schoolsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, KuninganFinancial hardship could force over 16,000 elementary school students in the West Java towns of Kuningan and Cirebon to drop out of school this year, officials say.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Overhail of Aceh schools urged after exam results

Overhail of Aceh schools urged after exam resultsSyahruddin Hamzah, Antara News Agency/Banda AcehThe education system in tsunami-hit Aceh has come under criticism following last week's announcement that 49 percent of junior and senior high school students in the province failed the national ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Police charge 11 suspects with terror activities

Police charge 11 suspects with terror activitiesEva C. Komandjaja and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Surakarta The National Police announced on Tuesday that 11 out of 17 alleged terrorists arrested last week had been officially charged as suspects in relation to a string of terror ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Disasters claim Rp 115.3b in losses

Disasters claim Rp 115.3b in lossesBANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Natural disasters in South Kalimantan have caused material losses amounting to Rp 115.3 billion (US$12 million) between January and June this year.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR Indonesia's VW Beetle Club celebrates 23 years Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaTwenty-three years of organizing intermittent gatherings of Beetle lovers are apparently not enough for the VW Beetle Club to solve a riddle: While Americans call it the "Beetle" or "Bug" and ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Corby lawyers to fly 12 Australians

Corby lawyers to fly 12 AustraliansThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLawyers of drug convict Schapelle Leigh Corby are set to present 12 witnesses at the reopening of her trial soon to be held at the Denpasar District Court.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Little news of doping no sign that local sports are clean

Little news of doping no sign that local sports are cleanMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The few high-profile cases of doping in local sports in recent years seem to have been forgotten once the blaring headlines die down.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/The reality behind our poor high school scores

The reality behind our poor high school scoresMochtar Buchori, Jakarta The latest news about our junior and senior high schools is both shocking and distressing. It reveals the poor condition of our high school system.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/APEC still on track toward Bogor goals

APEC still on track toward Bogor goalsDian Triansyah Djani and I.B. Made Bimantara, Jakarta Many have questioned the achievements of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) to date. It has been more than 10 years since the Bogor Goals were declared by the leaders of APEC.

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Civil service salary likely to be increased next year

Civil service salary likely to be increased next yearMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is considering a raise for civil servants and members of the Indonesia Military (TNI) and National Police next year, despite the burden on the state budget from skyrocketing global ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Boycott Bali campaign

Boycott Bali campaign It has been reported in the media that when Schapelle Corby, who was sentenced to 20 years in jail by the Denpasar District Court, celebrates her 28th birthday this July 10, her Australian sympathizers will stage a rally to demand her release and campaign for tourists to ...

Wed, 06 Jul 2005

JP/Strong earthquake jolts N. Sumatra

Strong earthquake jolts N. SumatraMEDAN, North Sumatra: A strong 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Nias island and Sibolga and Medan in North Sumatra on Tuesday morning, causing little damage but sparking panic among residents still traumatised by earlier tremors.