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Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/JP/19/BUSTER

JP/19/BUSTERpakai logo JIFFEST Buster Keaton silent films brought to life in JiFFestM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Three films from the man whose "stone face" showed every emotion from joy to despair, comic genius Buster Keaton, feature in this week's promotional program for the ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/The urgency of fight against AIDS in Africa

The urgency of fight against AIDS in AfricaMadeleine Bunting, Guardian News Service, London Since Hiv/Aids was first diagnosed nearly 25 years ago, more money has been put into combating this disease than probably any other in human history.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Council urged to back truck plan

Council urged to back truck plan JAKARTA: The Jakarta Sanitation Agency has asked the City Council to lend support to a proposal to provide all subdistricts across the capital with at least one modern garbage-compacting truck to ferry trash to the dump.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Rp 17.38b sought to fix median strips

Rp 17.38b sought to fix median strips JAKARTA: The Jakarta Parks Agency has requested Rp 17.38 billion to rebuild the median strips affected by the development of new busway projects, but the city planning agency has decided to only allocate it Rp 12.38 billion out of the 2006 city budget.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/HIV-positive Dolvince keeps spirit of life aflame

HIV-positive Dolvince keeps spirit of life aflameNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura The mere mention of the term "PLWHA" (person living with HIV/AIDS) will make people's imagination immediately form the image of a frail person characterized by a severe inferiority complex and a strong ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Ancient beliefs still rule in Southeast Asia

Ancient beliefs still rule in Southeast AsiaMichael Vatikiotis, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore People have grown accustomed in Southeast Asia to very concrete notions of time and place.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Four RI fighters fall at first hurdle

Four RI fighters fall at first hurdleMoch. N Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Cebu City, Cebu Only two of the six national team pencak silat fighters competing on Wednesday advanced to the second round of competition at Cebu Coliseum.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Developers refuse to shake SBY's hand

Developers refuse to shake SBY's hand JAKARTA: While most people are eager to shake hands with the President, members of the Indonesian Real Estate Developers (REI) do not fancy the idea.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Fight against HIV/AIDS must focus on young people

Fight against HIV/AIDS must focus on young peopleHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As young people represent the largest percentage on the HIV infection charts, an activist says shifting the focus to youth in the fight against HIV/AIDS was inevitable.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/AWAIR changes name to Indonesia AirAsia

AWAIR changes name to Indonesia AirAsiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta AWAIR announced on Wednesday it had changed its name to Indonesia AirAsia, in a move that will help the low-cost carrier capitalize on the goodwill and name recognition generated by shareholder AirAsia, the successful ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Scots celebrates St. Andrew's Day

Scots celebrates St. Andrew's Day INDONESIA: Scots around the world celebrated St. Andrew's Day on Wednesday.First Minister Jack McConnell praised Scotland's progress in education and the economy, in his message to commemorate St. Andrew's Day, which falls on Nov. 30. St.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Indonesia perks up with seven-gold sweep

Indonesia perks up with seven-gold sweep Musthofid, The Jakarta Post/ManilaThe national contingent enjoyed its best day of the Games so far on Wednesday, with a haul of seven gold medals, including one thanks to the unexpected reversal of a judging decision and another from a perennial ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Tackling bird flu

Tackling bird flu As a continental and global communications adviser I believe it is time for more governments, NGOs and Industry to take a more active role in halting the spread of Avian Influenza.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Cirebon farmers want limit on imported rice

Cirebon farmers want limit on imported riceNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon A legislator representing major rice growing areas in West Java is urging government action to restrict sales of imported rice to protect current market prices at between Rp 3,400 (34 US cents) and Rp 3,500 per ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/RI-Turkey hope to triple trade volume

RI-Turkey hope to triple trade volumeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Turkey and Indonesia are set to jack up bilateral trade volume threefold to some US$2 billion next year, by strengthening the existing trade in natural-resource products, while also seeking other potentials in the ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Low wages dampen consumption

Low wages dampen consumptionSun Liping, China Daily, Asia News Network/Beijing Against the backdrop of the Chinese economy's rapid growth over the past two decades or so, millions of ordinary workers remain underpaid.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Musthofid

Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Manila Bary Agustini Said failed to make it into the top three in her Southeast Asian (SEA) Games debut in the Philippines in 1991.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Banks want tax system to respect banking secrecy

Banks want tax system to respect banking secrecyUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The banking sector has voiced its opposition to provisions in the proposed tax law amendments that would give the tax office the power to directly require banks to disclose information on their customers' ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/'President, VP deserve high salary'

'President, VP deserve high salary' JAKARTA: The President and the vice president deserve higher pay in accordance with a law regulating the issue, State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra says.Under Law No.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Probosutedjo put behind bars

Probosutedjo put behind barsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Business tycoon Probosutedjo, who is also the half-brother of the country's former authoritarian president Soeharto, was sent to the Cipinang Penitentiary on Wednesday to serve a four-year jail term for embezzling state money, in ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/An epidemic by neglect?

An epidemic by neglect? It seems all the world's epidemics are descending on us here in Indonesia, but the warning of HIV/AIDS becoming an epidemic here is not new at all.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/HIV/AIDS information in W. Java patchy

HIV/AIDS information in W. Java patchyYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung, West Java Siti Suhyati, a 38-year-old housewife in south Bandung, could only shudder when her daughter Della, a 12-year-old junior high school student, asked her about HIV/AIDS."Basically, it is an incurable disease.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, December 2, 2005

TV Today: Friday, December 2, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Film7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/ASEAN to fight militant ideas

ASEAN to fight militant ideasYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Top religious affairs officials from four ASEAN member states agreed on Wednesday to intensify efforts to steer young Muslims away from extremist versions of Islam.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Another 'bird flu' patient dies

Another 'bird flu' patient diesAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe husband and his five-year-old daughter could not hide their grief while seeing the most important woman in their lives laid to rest on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/EU committed to protecting forests in Indonesia: Envoy

EU committed to protecting forests in Indonesia: EnvoyVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The 25-member European Union (EU), through its executive arm, the European Commission (EC), is committed to protecting Indonesian forests by actively supporting the Indonesian government's efforts ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/

Kadin is deeply involved in policy making One "civil society" organization that does not appear to have a problem in participating in the policy-making process is the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) with the presence of several businessmen in the Susilo Cabinet.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Govt to lose Rp 237.8t on planned plantation

Govt to lose Rp 237.8t on planned plantationAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Apart from potential losses due to environmental destruction, the planned 1.8 million hectares of oil palm plantations in Kalimantan will cause the state financial losses of Rp 237.8 trillion (US$23.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Ex-drug users on mission to stop spread of HIV

Ex-drug users on mission to stop spread of HIVYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung The Cemara House story began in 2002 when a group of drug users in Bandung decided to get together and help each other become more aware of the negative affects of drugs.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Polio drive boosted by vocal officers

Polio drive boosted by vocal officersDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After their experience in the first two rounds of the polio vaccination program, most officers seemed better prepared in the third round of vaccinations on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Bary Agustini on target in Manila

Bary Agustini on target in ManilaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Manila Bary Agustini Said failed to make it into the top three in her Southeast Asian (SEA) Games debut in the Philippines in 1991.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Demolition of mosque, five churches dismays members

Demolition of mosque, five churches dismays membersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Turning a blind to appeals from local people, officials in Curug, Tangerang, demolished five churches and one mosque on Wednesday on Jl. Danau Sentani Biru, Curug, in Tangerang.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Indonesian civil society sidelined from policy making

Indonesian civil society sidelined from policy makingEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Civil society organizations in Indonesia, considered pillars of democracy, are in disarray, and as a result are missing out on a chance to fully participate in the policy-making process in the country, ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Dirty cities to be announced

Dirty cities to be announced JAKARTA: The government will announce the cleanest and dirtiest cities in the country in mid-December to mark the start of the race for the Adipura environmental awards.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Govt ruling lessens KPI's power

Govt ruling lessens KPI's powerTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The power to issue and revoke broadcasting licenses lies in the hands of the government, say a set of four new government regulations, much to the chagrin of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and lawmakers.On Nov.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Jazzy carols to enliven charity do

Jazzy carols to enliven charity do JAKARTA: The non-denominational Indonesian Christian Church in Bekasi Timur (GKI Bektim) will host a charity concert on Friday in the hall of the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology's building on Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Australia and immigrants

Australia and immigrants I refer to a letter entitled On Insight Program by Irene Fraser in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 10. It was correct of Fraser to point out that Arthur Calwell, the Australian former minister of immigration, made the comment "Two Wongs don't make a white" in the 1940s.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Soldiers attack and loot hamlets

Soldiers attack and loot hamletsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar A group of Army soldiers are facing dismissal for attacking and looting houses in three remote South Sulawesi hamlets, in a blow to the military's efforts to restore its tarnished image.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Garuda to give away free Bali tickets

Garuda to give away free Bali tickets JAKARTA: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia launched its Cinta Bali (Love Bali) program, in which the airline will give away 10,000 tickets to Bali -- half for domestic flights and the rest for international flights -- to help the island's economy recover.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals

Busan roadmap to the Bogor goalsRomeo A. Reyes Jakarta Roadmaps have become fashionable as an instrument for nurturing global and regional peace and economic cooperation.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Officers better prepared for polio vaccination

Officers better prepared for polio vaccinationDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter their experience in the first two rounds of the polio vaccination program, most officers seemed better prepared in the third round of vaccinations on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Civil society sidelined from policy making

Civil society sidelined from policy makingEndy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/JakartaCivil society organizations in Indonesia, considered pillars of democracy, are in disarray, and as a result are missing out on a chance to fully participate in the policy-making process in the country, according to ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/HIV prevention in Asia

HIV prevention in AsiaPrasada Rao and Bindu N. Lohani, Jakarta In a region that is home to two-thirds of the world's population, the HIV prevalence rate of 0.4 percent -- significantly lower than Sub-Sahara Africa -- translates into more than 8 million adults and children living with HIV.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Dewi lands bronze, promotion for coach

Dewi lands bronze, promotion for coach MANILA: Dewi Prahara's bronze-medal winning performance in the vault in the women's all-round competition on Wednesday was also a windfall for her coach.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Residents demand fire department

Residents demand fire department TANGERANG: Residents living in the northern part of Tangerang regency (Pantura) have asked the regency administration to establish a fire department in the area.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Soldiers attack and loot hamlets

Soldiers attack and loot hamletsAndi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/Makassar A group of infantry soldiers, including their commander, are facing dismissal for attacking and looting houses in three remote South Sulawesi hamlets, in a blow to the military's efforts to restore its tarnished image.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/New auction house to deal in 'affordable art'

New auction house to deal in 'affordable art'Carla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta On Dec. 3, another auction house plans to touch base in Jakarta.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/AWAIR changes name to Indonesia AirAsia

AWAIR changes name to Indonesia AirAsiaThe Jakarta Post Jakarta AWAIR announced on Wednesday it had changed its name to Indonesia AirAsia, in a move that will help the low-cost carrier capitalize on the goodwill and name recognition generated by shareholder AirAsia, the successful ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals

Busan roadmap to the Bogor goalsRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta Roadmaps have become fashionable as an instrument for nurturing global and regional peace and economic cooperation.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Civil society sidelined from policy making

Civil society sidelined from policy makingEndy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Civil society organizations in Indonesia, considered pillars of democracy, are in disarray, and as a result are missing out on a chance to fully participate in the policy-making process in the country, according ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Mandiri to set up SPV to manage bad debts

Mandiri to set up SPV to manage bad debtsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest lender by assets, Bank Mandiri, plans to set up a special purpose vehicle (SPV) next year to reduce the number of large non-performing loans (NPLs), a company executive says.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Ford's Focus Sporty lives up to its name

Ford's Focus Sporty lives up to its nameNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rain all day long last Saturday did not deter some 40 journalists from trying out the new five-door Ford Focus Sporty hatchback at the National Monument (Monas) IRTI parking lot.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Another 'bird flu' patient dies in Jakarta

Another 'bird flu' patient dies in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The husband and his five-year-old daughter could not hide their grief while seeing the most important woman in their lives laid to rest on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Kadin deeply involved in policy making

Kadin deeply involved in policy making One "civil society" organization that does not appear to have a problem in participating in the policy-making process is the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) with the presence of several businessmen in the Susilo Cabinet.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Christo and Puspa find it takes two for success

Christo and Puspa find it takes two for successMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Cebu City, Cebu In a manner of speaking, they are "gold lovers".Karatekas Christo Mondolu and Puspa Meonk, who are dating, also shared the joy of winning gold in the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/City seeks Rp 12 billion to clean up Jakarta bay

City seeks Rp 12 billion to clean up Jakarta bayDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Those brave enough to participate in water sports in Jakarta Bay and around the Thousand Islands may enjoy somewhat cleaner water in the future thanks to a city proposal to clean up the bay, which ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Table tennis players fall short of final

Table tennis players fall short of finalMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Manila A lack of experience in international matchplay was blamed for the twin semifinal defeats of the national men's and women's table tennis teams at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex here on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Don't award Soeharto, try him

Don't award Soeharto, try him It is to be admitted that Soeharto differed from Sukarno who focused his struggle on political development, national unity and national pride.In economics Soeharto prevailed where Sukarno didn't, greatly changing the national attitude to development.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Govt kicks off third round of polio vaccination drive

Govt kicks off third round of polio vaccination driveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/Bandung The third round of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign took place on Wednesday as health authorities work to wipe out the crippling disease, which reemerged here in April a decade after the ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Papua residents told not to celebrate 'independence day'

Papua residents told not to celebrate 'independence day'Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Papua Governor JP Solossa on Wednesday told residents not to celebrate the self-declared independence anniversary of Papua on Dec. 1."All residents should go about their day as usual.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Acehnese's sense of patriotism remains low: Survey

Acehnese's sense of patriotism remains low: SurveyRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite the Aug. 15 peace pact that is helping to restore security in the once-restive Aceh, Acehnese devotion to the unitary state of Indonesia remains low, according to a survey.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/'Free schooling for children would be good news indeed'

'Free schooling for children would be good news indeed' Not all state schools, some of them the popular ones, are impressed with the Jakarta administration's policy to provide free education for all children.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Civil society sidelined from policy making

Civil society sidelined from policy makingEndy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/JakartaCivil society organizations in Indonesia, considered pillars of democracy, are in disarray, and as a result are missing out on a chance to fully participate in the policy-making process in the country, according to ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/BI to maintain tight monetary policy in 2006

BI to maintain tight monetary policy in 2006The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia will maintain its tight monetary policy next year to curb inflationary pressure, the central bank's governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said on Wednesday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Indonesia perks up with seven-gold sweep

Indonesia perks up with seven-gold sweepMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Manila The national contingent enjoyed its best day of the Games so far on Wednesday, with a haul of seven gold medals, including one thanks to the unexpected reversal of a judging decision and another from a perennial favorite ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2005

JP/Jakarta-Bandung toll road back in operation

Jakarta-Bandung toll road back in operationYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung The speedy startup and completion of roadwork on a section of the Cipularang turnpike, which subsided on Monday night, has impressed motorists.