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58 articles.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Five-day week must not affect productivity

Five-day week must not affect productivityV.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia The estimated one million civil servants must be pinching themselves to make sure that they are not dreaming after having been told that they will be getting a cost of living allowance (Cola) ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Aceh monitor anxiety

Aceh monitor anxietyRavaged by nature, plundered by greed; the scars of suffering will be difficult to wipe from our national psyche.It is hard to get excited about suggested "breakthroughs" on resolving the conflict in Aceh.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/The mystic legacy of Sukarno and Soeharto

The mystic legacy of Sukarno and SoehartoYustinianus SI, Bogor The birthdays of two of Indonesia's most prominent figures in history falls in June. They are Sukarno, born on June 6, 1901, and Soeharto, born on June 8, 1921.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Run out of toilet paper at the airport? Just SMS to 9900

Run out of toilet paper at the airport? Just SMS to 9900Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangTravelers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport can take comfort in the fact that toilet paper, or any other service or request, is just an SMS away.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/ASEAN's role in resolving the conflict in Aceh

ASEAN's role in resolving the conflict in AcehMakmur Keliat, Jakarta The case for engaging the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the European Union (EU) in the process of conflict resolution in Aceh seems to be viewed with apprehension both by those who are within or those who ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Predicting stock market returns

Predicting stock market returnsRobert J. Shiller, Project Syndicate Historically, the stock market has performed well. In his celebrated 2002 book Stocks for the Long Run, Jeremy Siegel shows that the American stock market returned 6.9 percent per year in real terms between 1802 and 2001.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Medan 'election canteens' making huge profits

Medan 'election canteens' making huge profitsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The owners of several eateries in Medan have turned their premises into 'election canteens', a move they say is drawing in extra customers three weeks before the city's direct mayoral elections.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Neglect and ignorance blamed for malnutrition in NTB

Neglect and ignorance blamed for malnutrition in NTBLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara The poor health of people in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), as seen by the high rate of malnutrition among children, is due to poor economic conditions and the high poverty rate ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/JP/3/INTRO

JP/3/INTROCases of child malnutrition are again surfacing in West Nusa Tenggara. The Jakarta Post's Ni Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni digs deeper into the issue that has made national headlines.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/KONI picks 82 athletes for Guangdong training

KONI picks 82 athletes for Guangdong trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) will send 82 athletes from six sports to train in Guangdong, China, beginning this month to improve their gold medal-winning chances at the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/JP/3/INTRO

JP/3/INTROCases of child malnutrition are again surfacing in West Nusa Tenggara. The Jakarta Post's Ni Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni digs deeper into the issue that has made national headlines.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/The President's priorities

The President's priorities With respect to new capital investments from the U.S., Japan and Vietnam, no dramatic improvement was to be expected.

Wed, 08 Jun 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.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/President alleges business resists antigraft drive

President alleges business resists antigraft driveRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's efforts in combating chronic corruption in the country is confronting stumbling blocks from businessmen and bureaucrats whose personal interests would be threatened by the move, ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Susilo seeks accurate data on malnutrition cases

Susilo seeks accurate data on malnutrition casesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As malnutrition cases are becoming widespread across the nation, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono instructed all governors nationwide on Tuesday to provide him with accurate, detailed reports on ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Dauzan, books and a mobile library

Dauzan, books and a mobile librarySlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaEighty-year-old Dauzan Farook, whose face is heavily lined and whose speech is often difficult to understand because of the many gaps in his teeth, still maintains great enthusiasm to broaden his knowledge and spread it ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Depok unfamiliar with mayoral candidates

Depok unfamiliar with mayoral candidatesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent telephone poll revealed that 60 percent of 300 of Depok's eligible voters were yet to pick one of the five pairs of candidates running for mayor and deputy mayor.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Toilet paper just an SMS away at Jakarta airport

Toilet paper just an SMS away at Jakarta airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Travelers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport can take comfort in the fact that toilet paper, or any other service or request, is just an SMS away.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Boycott Australia!!

Boycott Australia!! Referring to your article Sydney Airport crime-riddled: Report (June 1) I cannot help reflecting on what country should be boycotted. Some Australians are of the opinion that the Corby drugs were planted in her luggage by Australian baggage handlers.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Dozens nabbed without ID

Dozens nabbed without ID JAKARTA: Over 50 people in Lagoa subdistrict, Koja, North Jakarta, were apprehended in an identity card crackdown on Tuesday, Tempointeraktif.com reported.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Government to offer Rp2.5t of bonds

Government to offer Rp2.5t of bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLimited in its options to plug a rising budget deficit beyond tapping the local debt market, the government plans to offer up to Rp 2.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Boycott Bali!

Boycott Bali! I am calling on all emotional people to boycott Bali because a Bali court has carried out its duty to participate in the war against drugs and because the Australian authorities have failed to find the criminals at an Australian airport whom it is said planted the drugs in Corby's ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Five perish in car crash

Five perish in car crash CIREBON, West Java: At least five people were killed in a collision between two cargo trucks in Pangenan district, Cirebon regency, on Monday night.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Politicians told to focus on substance

Politicians told to focus on substanceHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Drop the expensive suits and the act, and get down to the substance of policy, Radhar Panca Dahana, a noted author and artist, told local politicians on Tuesday.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Man caught with 12 kg marijuana

Man caught with 12 kg marijuana JAKARTA: Police have arrested a 32-year-old man for possession of 12 kilograms of marijuana.The arrest was made on Friday in Rawabelong, Palmerah, West Jakarta.Head of the West Jakarta Police Narcotics Division, Comr.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Wanurejo village showcases its culture

Wanurejo village showcases its cultureThe popularity of modern performance has not caused traditional art communities from Central Java, particularly that in Wanurejo village, Borobudur, to become reluctant to put their local culture and art on display.

Wed, 08 Jun 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.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Scholarships for school students

Scholarships for school students JAKARTA: In a bid to ease the burden of students entering vocational schools, the Ministry of National Education plans to disburse scholarships to 180,000 students entering school this year.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Cristiano Ronaldo set for Aceh visit

Cristiano Ronaldo set for Aceh visit JAKARTA: Portuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo will visit Indonesia on a two-day fund-raising trip for tsunami relief, with fans given the opportunity to travel with him to Aceh or join him at a gala dinner.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Indonesian commodities to get wider access

Indonesian commodities to get wider accessThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral groups of commodities from Indonesia will have a better chance of entering into Russian market following the latter's commitment to give wider access after Indonesia supported its bid to join the World Trade Organization, an ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/RI can be a great country

RI can be a great country I refer to the account in The Jakarta Post on May 21 of the presidential address on the occasion of National Awakening Day, wherein he urged the Indonesian people to "feel proud of themselves and do the best they can for the country".

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/RI commodities to get wider access to Russia

RI commodities to get wider access to RussiaThe Jakarta Post JakartaSeveral groups of commodities from Indonesia will have a better chance of entering into Russian market following the latter's commitment to give wider access after Indonesia supported its bid to join the World Trade ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Sutiyoso says Menteng park will not for commerce

Sutiyoso says Menteng park will not for commerceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso promised that the conversion of the historic Menteng soccer stadium in Central Jakarta into a multipurpose city park would not include a provision for commercial premises in the park.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Govt to form special body to fight terrorism

Govt to form special body to fight terrorismRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government says it will form a special antiterror agency in a move that is hoped will overcome the lack of coordination between authorities and different agencies in trying to prevent future terrorist attacks.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Press Council ruling questioned

Press Council ruling questionedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to a complaint about unbalanced reporting, the Press Council ruled on Monday that 11 media companies must run a statement from a man who was identified as a suspect in an abduction case.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/RI can be a great country

RI can be a great country I refer to the account in The Jakarta Post on May 21 of the presidential address on the occasion of National Awakening Day, wherein he urged the Indonesian people to "feel proud of themselves and do the best they can for the country".

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, June 9, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, June 9, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/RI projects 6.27% annual growth in plantation sector on output

RI projects 6.27% annual growth in plantation sector on outputZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government believes the plantation sector will grow by an average of 6.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Fundraising walk for hungry children

Fundraising walk for hungry children JAKARTA: In an effort to help more than 700,000 Indonesian children in hunger, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) and partnering global logistics provider TNT plan to jointly hold a fundraising walk in Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta, on Sunday.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Malnutrition commonplace in a rice surplus province

Malnutrition commonplace in a rice surplus provinceLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram Cases of child malnutrition are again surfacing in West Nusa Tenggara. The Jakarta Post's Ni Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni digs deeper into the issue that has made national headlines.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/RP foodfest offers exotic, scary cuisine

RP foodfest offers exotic, scary cuisineM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are fond of exotic cuisine or even "extreme" food, then the Philippine food and culture festival, running for just over a week, at one of Jakarta's plush hotels could do more than just satisfy your ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Ambon official fired over website

Ambon official fired over websiteM. Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Maluku communications and information office head Agus Soukotta has been removed from his post over a local government website, which was considered defamatory toward Islam's Prophet Muhammad.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Admiring the Aussies

Admiring the Aussies After reading the letter of William Kamm of New South Wales, Australia (The Jakarta Post, June 3: Boycott Bali!), my previous admiration for the Australian people in general has now become boundless.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Minister faces graft summons

Minister faces graft summons JAKARTA: Antigraft investigators are scheduled to question Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin on Wednesday concerning his role in an alleged corruption scandal at the General Elections Commission (KPU).

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Aceh monitor anxiety

Aceh monitor anxiety Ravaged by nature, plundered by greed; the scars of suffering will be difficult to wipe from our national psyche.It is hard to get excited about suggested "breakthroughs" on resolving the conflict in Aceh.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Groups push for 'green' reconstruction

Groups push for 'green' reconstructionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Worried by a number of reckless reconstruction projects in tsunami-ravaged Aceh, a group of environmental organizations are planning this month to join forces with the local administration and the office of the state minister for the ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/SBY: Rules on land acquisition politicized

SBY: Rules on land acquisition politicizedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has said that he suspected that land speculators and political parties were behind a recent protest by a group of people who were demanding that the government revoke new ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Trade ministry receives bomb threat

Trade ministry receives bomb threat JAKARTA: The employees at the Ministry of Trade on Jl. Ridwan Rais, Central Jakarta, left the office building in panic early on Tuesday after a colleague received a text message saying that a bomb had been planted in the building.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Request that media be balanced

Request that media be balancedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Press Council ruled on Monday that 11 media companies must run the statement of a suspect to balance media coverage on the alleged abduction of businessman Setiadji Munawar.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Socioeconomic challenges for the ASEAN People's Assembly

Socioeconomic challenges for the ASEAN People's AssemblyEric Teo Chu Cheow, Singapore The 4th ASEAN People's Assembly (APA) was held in Manila May 10-13, bringing together more than one hundred ASEAN participants from NGOs, the academia, the media, peoples' organizations, civil society and civic ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/WHO reports four new polio cases in Indonesia

WHO reports four new polio cases in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A week after a mass polio immunization program, Indonesia saw four more polio cases, bringing the total number to 20, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Tuesday.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Swimmers hope for personal bests at Worlds

Swimmers hope for personal bests at WorldsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Setting personal bests, not a place on the podium, will be the goal of swimmers M. Akbar Nasution, Andy Wibowo and Herry Yudhianto when they compete at the World Championship next month in Montreal.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/JP/ /

JP/ / Output forecast 2005-2009 ------------------------------------------- Commodities 2005 2006 2009 (in thousand tons) ------------------------------------------- Oil palm 13,148 13,961 16,735 Natural Rubber 1,948 2,049 2,339 Cacao ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/'Recycling is good, but is not yet integrated'

'Recycling is good, but is not yet integrated' The capital is living in its own trash. Jakarta produces over 6,000 tons of garbage a day and the administration continues to struggle to find some way to get rid of all that trash.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Chinese musicians present older-than-time tunes

Chinese musicians present older-than-time tunesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The harmonious sound of the traditional Chinese flute and erl hue playing soundtracks from the Judge Bao TV series made the social gathering held at a beach house in Pantai Mutiara estate, North Jakarta, unforgettable.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Team summons ex-BIN Hendro for second time

Team summons ex-BIN Hendro for second timeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government-sanctioned fact-finding team assigned to help the police investigate the death of top rights campaigner Munir expects to question former chief of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) A.M.

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Degree of farce belies gravity of situation

Degree of farce belies gravity of situationTulsathit Taptim, The Nation Asia News Network, Bangkok A well-respected graft investigator who rings an alarm bell over a potentially massive airport corruption scandal faces expulsion from office by a group of judges and lawmakers who quote an ...

Wed, 08 Jun 2005

JP/Mari to visit Turkey, Egypt and Iran

Mari to visit Turkey, Egypt and IranZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Trade Mari E.