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62 articles.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Police nab mirror thieves

Police nab mirror thieves JAKARTA: Taman Sari district police in West Jakarta arrested five persons on suspicion of stealing vehicle wing mirrors on Thursday.In addition to arresting the suspected thieves, who usually operated in front of Bank BNI 46 on Jl.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Bush's retreat on Indonesian human rights

Bush's retreat on Indonesian human rightsBrad Simpson Washington, D.C. There is a bitter irony to the Bush Administration's announcement in late February that it will restore military training for the Indonesian armed forces, which came just days before the State Department's annual human ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Munir's wife pushes for UNHCR involvement

Munir's wife pushes for UNHCR involvementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Munir's wife, Suciwati, has won the support of international human rights groups in her struggle to bring those responsible for her husband's assassination to justice, and is pushing for the United Nations High Commission on Human ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Inauguration of West Irian Jaya council protested

Inauguration of West Irian Jaya council protestedRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A 23-member delegation from the Papua provincial legislative council is protesting the installment of the controversial West Irian Jaya council.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/JP/6/ED

JP/6/EDAnother Wolfowitz mission In announcing his nomination of the incumbent Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz as the next World Bank president, U.S. President George W.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Is there a place for intolerance in Islam?

Is there a place for intolerance in Islam?Sukidi Mulyadi, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA In his book, The Place of Tolerance in Islam, (2002:22-33), Khaled Abou El Fadl, a distinguished Islamic scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles, makes a clear statement about the close ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/RI in need of affordable computers

RI in need of affordable computersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly formed National Association of Secondhand Computer Traders Association (Apkomlapan) is calling for the Ministry of Trade to lift its restriction on importing secondhand computers implemented in October.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Sugar Council sweet on imports

Sugar Council sweet on importsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Sugar Council (DGI) has suggested that sugarcane farmers start harvesting their cane in mid May, a two-week delay from the initial date, to allow more time for listed importers to meet their sugar import quotas, ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Jamsostek reaches out to politicians

Jamsostek reaches out to politiciansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians taking part in their party congresses should feel safer -- now they are insured, state insurer PT Jamsostek's president says.Achmad Djunaidi called the unprecedented move "a breakthrough" for Jamsostek into a new market.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Worker dies in drum explosion

Worker dies in drum explosion JAKARTA: A thirty-year-old construction worker died after an empty drum of frying oil, which he was welding, exploded in his face on Thursday.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Acehnese want foreign volunteers to stay

Acehnese want foreign volunteers to stayNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Three months after the tsunami hit Aceh on Dec. 26, many Acehnese dread the departure of foreign aid workers, as they are not yet confident of making it on their own.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Blueprint completed, Aceh reconstruction set to start

Blueprint completed, Aceh reconstruction set to startRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The reconstruction of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and the surrounding tsunami-stricken areas will be able to start in the immediate future now that the government has completed the final draft of its ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Punjabi: A man of cinematic vision

Punjabi: A man of cinematic visionJoyeeta Dutta Ray, Contributor/Jakarta In the city of Surabaya, a little boy of eight once propped himself up on a stool, peeping through the windows of a cinema hall, watching a Hindi film for three hours at a stretch.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/No cases of bird flu in RI: Minister

No cases of bird flu in RI: Minister JAKARTA: Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said that no cases of bird flu has been found among poultry or humans in Indonesia.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Give children a break

Give children a breakAnthony D. Pellegrini Project Syndicate The buzzword of preschool and primary school education in many countries over the past 20 years has been "accountability.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/USAID to help RI in fighting TB

USAID to help RI in fighting TB JAKARTA: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide US$2.5 million this year and over $7.8 million in the next five years to help the fight against tuberculosis (TB) in Indonesia, the agency said on Thursday.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/A world full of ironies

A world full of ironies Allow me to seek some "serious" answers to the burning questions posed by David Wallis (The Jakarta Post, March 18: A mad, mad, mad world).

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/RI needs law on human trafficking

RI needs law on human trafficking JAKARTA: Indonesia needs a law on human trafficking to protect the country's female workers at home and abroad against violence, an expert says.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Former Vietnamese refugees hold reunion

Former Vietnamese refugees hold reunionFadli, The Jakarta Post/Galang Island Melissah Ghew's face shone on Thursday when she arrived at the former Vietnamese refugee camp on Galang island, Batam city, the Riau Islands, where she lived for a year with her parents.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/RI awaits Shell's response over Ambalat

RI awaits Shell's response over AmbalatRendi A. Witular and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia is still waiting for a response from Dutch company Shell in the matter of the oil-rich Ambalat maritime area, a senior official said in Jakarta.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Thworn Wiratchant leads the way in Indonesia Open

Thworn Wiratchant leads the way in Indonesia OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With Scotland's Colin Montgomerie and fellow Thai Thongchai Jaidee grabbing the headlines for their bid to make the Masters in April, Thaworn Wiratchant is letting his game do the talking at the US$1 ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Judges reject review request by two convicted Nigerians

Judges reject review request by two convicted NigeriansMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Last-minute efforts by two convicted Nigerians to escape the firing squad failed Thursday after judges rejected their appeals for reviews of their convictions on the grounds that they had provided no ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Government feels heat of Fed rate hike

Government feels heat of Fed rate hikeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another change of mind over its plans to offer up to US$1 billion in bonds on the global market this month, the government has decided to temporarily postpone the sales amid rising inflation and interest rates in the U.S.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/The best start in the world: A national plus education

The best start in the world: A national plus educationKathryn Young and Janet Bennet, Jakarta Do you want your child to be an effective communicator, a critical thinker, an inquirer, knowledgeable.........

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/NGOs dought independent local elections despite court ruling

NGOs dought independent local elections despite court rulingRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite the recent Constitutional Court ruling, observers are doubtful about whether the direct elections for governors, regents and mayors will be free from central government intervention.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Traffic law

Traffic law It is great to see ideas on dealing with the gridlock in our nation's capital city. The monorail and busway should provide excellent solutions if they are implemented extensively and managed professionally.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/VP, Sutiyoso discuss hospital status

VP, Sutiyoso discuss hospital statusThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla summoned Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday to discuss his decision to convert three city-run hospitals into profit-oriented companies.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Ambalat

Ambalat Regarding the report on this page dated March 24 (Indonesia, Malaysia stand by claims) we incorrectly reported that "Indonesian foreign ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said the two sides had expressed concern about local militias deployed to the area who were reportedly preparing for ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/MOSAIC gets the punters on their feet in Singapore

MOSAIC gets the punters on their feet in SingaporeCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta Singapore's Esplanade Theatres on the Bay is continuously working on its mission to entertain, engage, educate and inspire.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Province, regency battle over project

Province, regency battle over projectApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan A controversial hotel development in Merek, Karo, encroached into a protected forest, a team from the North Sumatra forestry office and forest area protection bureau said on Thursday.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Megawati told to start sweeping reform within PDI-P

Megawati told to start sweeping reform within PDI-PM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) risks failing miserably in future elections, and faced the prospect of losing the bulk of its loyal supporters, unless the party's next leadership ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Dangerous degrees

Dangerous degrees It is well-known in Medan and I'm sure also in the rest of Indonesia, that it's easy to obtain a university degree or diploma in Indonesia.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Merger not easy way out for RI insurers

Merger not easy way out for RI insurersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poorly trained human resources, weak capital, inadequate information technology systems and low amounts of risk-based capital (RBC) are stopping local insurance companies from competing succesfully against foreigners in ASEAN, ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Terminal impressions

Terminal impressions One of the most consistent and persistent complaints, whether through letters to the editor or news stories, in this and other newspapers has been the quality of service at Indonesia's main port of entry -- Sukarno-Hatta International Airport.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Monty shows his lighter side as coach

Monty shows his lighter side as coachMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Colin Montgomerie is known for a notoriously short fuse, something that has worked to his detriment as one of golf's most talented players to remain winless at the Majors.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Indians a notable feature in Pasar Baru

Indians a notable feature in Pasar BaruAnton Doni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Passer Baroe, known nowadays as Pasar Baru, was originally the Chinatown of Jakarta.Since the late 1940s, people of Indian descent began to contribute to a more colorful Pasar Baru.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Acehnese women begin rebuilding lives

Acehnese women begin rebuilding lives===============================================================Women play a prominent role in society, especially in the family. Yet, their existence is often neglected by many, including the government.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Quality, validity important in exam

Quality, validity important in examSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta The national tests for schools in Indonesia seem to be a perennial source of concern and even conflict.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/City Council supports plan to impose road pricing

City Council supports plan to impose road pricingBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While the city administration is still involved in negotiations with PT Jakarta Monorail on a number of controversial issues, the City Council's development commission D has thrown its political support ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Former regent reported to KPK

Former regent reported to KPK SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Former Pasir regent Yusriansyah Syarkawi, who ended his term of office in January, was reported to the Corruption Eradication Committee (KPK) over Rp 130 billion (US$14.4 million) in reforestation funds.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/RI's chances of getting UNSC seat remote: Alatas

RI's chances of getting UNSC seat remote: AlatasAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia -- the world's largest majority-Muslim country -- is not only one of the few moderate Muslim countries but also one of the biggest democracies in the world.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/In search of a quality education at public schools

In search of a quality education at public schoolsMateus Yumarnamto, Surabaya In the discussion on the future of the national examination which was held by Forum Wartawan Peduli Pendidikan (Journalists' Forum for Education) and Balitbang Departemen Pendidikan Nasional (the R & D Unit of the ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Thousand of fish die in Jambi lake

Thousand of fish die in Jambi lake JAMBI: Thousands of fish in fish farms on Lake Sipin in Bulurankenali subdistrict, Telanaipura district, Jambi city, have died over the last several days.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/A heartfelt thank you

A heartfelt thank you Miles away from the areas rendered unrecognizable by the tsunami, we sense survivors' anxiety, as the deadline has come for foreign troops to leave those areas.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Four injured in border clash

Four injured in border clash PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: At least four people were injured in a clash over the border between Muara Enim regency and Prabumulih district on Wednesday.One of the injured was from Karang Endah Selatan village in Gelumbang Prabumulih district.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/'Metro TV' journalist considers herself lucky

'Metro TV' journalist considers herself luckyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Meutya Hafid, a Metro TV journalist who was held captive late last month by Iraqi insurgents, must have considered herself lucky twice over when she was finally freed by her captors.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/'I don't place much hope in our legislators'

'I don't place much hope in our legislators' The government decision to raise fuel prices by an average of 29 percent early this month has divided members of the House of Representatives.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Wedding Fair 2005 at Santika Jogja

Wedding Fair 2005 at Santika Jogja A special exhibition on wedding-related matters is to be held at Santika Jogja hotel on Jl. Sudirman, Yogyakarta, on March 26 and March 27.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/TNI personnel arrested in Papua

TNI personnel arrested in Papua JAYAPURA: Capt. Kaspar, the deputy commander of the Army's subdetachment in Sorong, was named a suspect in an illegal logging investigation in Papua, according to a military official."He has been named a suspect and was arrested two days ago.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Will democracy and security sector reform discourage terrorism?

Will democracy and security sector reform discourage terrorism?Anak Agung Banyu Perwita Bandung The tragedy of Sept.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Shooting incident at Ambon school

Shooting incident at Ambon school AMBON: An unknown sniper shot into high school classroom in Ambon on Thursday, just days after a grenade attack injured 19 people.The shooting occurred while a first year class of SMUN 11 senior high school students were studying on Thursday.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/UNHCR to leave Aceh three months earlier

UNHCR to leave Aceh three months earlierAgencies, Jakarta The United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) has ceased operations in tsunami-ravaged Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam after getting no response from the government to its proposal to participate in the reconstruction process there.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Eight gas stations tamper with meters

Eight gas stations tamper with metersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least eight gas stations in Greater Jakarta were found to have tampered meters, prompting state-owned oil company PT Pertamina to cut off gasoline supplies and shut down their operations.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/House urges govt to curb corruption

House urges govt to curb corruptionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives closed its third assembly period on Thursday and went into a month-long recess, with calls for the government to materialize its promise to stamp out widespread corruption in the country.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/PDI-P race still open to candidates

PDI-P race still open to candidatesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite being denied an invite to the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) national congress, a candidate for the party's top post, Guruh Soekarnoputra, remains eligible to challenge the incumbent leader, ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Vendors, students clash with officers

Vendors, students clash with officers JAKARTA: Street vendors in Salemba Raya, Central Jakarta and students from the Indonesian Christian University (UKI) clashed with Jakarta public order officers on Thursday evening.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Tsunami Aid: It's Time to Deliver

Tsunami Aid: It's Time to Deliver Thang D. Nguyen The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore As a United States military aircraft carrying former presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush Senior touched down in Banda Aceh, the area worst hit by the Asian tsunami, the only buildings they saw ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Companies told to invest more in computer security

Companies told to invest more in computer securityThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian firms have been told to spend more on protecting their computer systems now that information technology plays a pivotal role in businesses.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Surviving the tsunami, bracing for the future

Surviving the tsunami, bracing for the futureNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh If you visit a refugee camp in Lampuuk, Aceh Besar regency, you will find the food to be in abundant supply and varied, ranging from instant noodles to rice. Mineral water is also plentiful.

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Tsunami assistance: It's time to deliver

Tsunami assistance: It's time to deliverThang D. Nguyen, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As a United States military aircraft carrying former presidents Bill Clinton and George Bush Senior touched down in Banda Aceh, the area worst hit by the Asian tsunami, the only buildings they ...

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/Why dressing up like clowns?

Why dressing up like clowns? This comment is prompted by a photograph on page 14 of The Jakarta Post of March 21, subheaded Facing Off showing some "protesters" complaining about EU plans to "liberalize the blocs services market".

Sat, 26 Mar 2005

JP/India Club Jakarta a popular meeting place

India Club Jakarta a popular meeting placeJoyeeta Dutta Ray, Contributor/Jakarta Indonesia has a flourishing Indian community of business professionals and executives who are rapidly making a name for themselves.As a forum for bringing them together, The India Club Jakarta plays a prominent role.