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Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Private sector to pursue deals at Business Summit

Private sector to pursue deals at Business SummitZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe nation's private sector is looking forward to the upcoming Asia Africa Business Summit, which is expected to boost trade relations between the nations of the two continents, Indonesian Chamber of Commerce ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Government to allow Aceh fertilizer to export product

Government to allow Aceh fertilizer to export productThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFertilizer plants in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam will be allowed to export part of their production so that they can obtain higher prices and secure access to much-needed gas, a top official says.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Korean food, rich in flavor but low in fat

Korean food, rich in flavor but low in fat The Jakarta Post Jakarta For Seoul-born Lupina Cho, 27, meal time is family time. It is a time when families enjoy the food and mothers spoil their families with many side dishes. Meat, especially beef, is a treat for her family.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, April 14, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, April 14, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Cartoon: Hero Classic8:00 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/71 nabbed in raids ahead of summit

71 nabbed in raids ahead of summitAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police have arrested 71 people in various raids throughout the city over the last week in an effort to ensure security at the Asia-Africa Summit from April 22 to April 24.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Inclusive education broadens students' perspective

Inclusive education broadens students' perspectiveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaEveryone has something to offer, that is one of the most valuable things a child can learn.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/JP/13/budget

JP/13/budgetGovt paints upbeat picture for 2006Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government unveiled on Wednesday macroeconomic indicators that would become the basis for the drafting of the 2006 state budget, casting for higher economic growth, and lower inflation and deficit targets ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Korean culture: Traditional values with modern progress

Korean culture: Traditional values with modern progressKim Sang-sool, JakartaTraces of Korean history date back over half a million years ago. First century B.C. saw three kingdoms of Guguryeo, Baekje, and Silla rule the Korean peninsula and some part of Manchuria.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Civil servants detest military-style uniforms

Civil servants detest military-style uniformsWhether civil servants should wear uniforms is still a matter of public debate. The real and immediate consequence of the requirement, however, is that billions of rupiah in taxpayers' money must be allocated for their uniforms.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/PBSI in damage control mode after Icuk's resignation

PBSI in damage control mode after Icuk's resignationMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) vowed on Wednesday to minimize the fallout from the sudden resignation of Sudirman Cup team manager Icuk Sugiarto with less than a month before the mixed ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/The suffering of the children

The suffering of the childrenTerry Jones, Guardian News Service, London A report to the UN human rights commission in Geneva has concluded that Iraqi children were actually better off under Saddam Hussein than they are now.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Efficiency put forward in drafting 2006's budget

Efficiency put forward in drafting 2006's budgetMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe current inefficiency in governmental institutions -- ministries, state agencies and local administrations -- has put unacceptable burdens on the state budget.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Leaders urged to solve pressing problems at int'l summit

Leaders urged to solve pressing problems at int'l summitThe Jakarta Post JakartaIn the relative seclusion of a paltry meeting room inside a three-star hotel, a gathering on Wednesday of some 50 people representing civil organizations from Asian and African nations decided to draw up action plans ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/President Susilo's breakthrough visit to Australia

President Susilo's breakthrough visit to AustraliaBela Kusumah Kasim, Melbourne In October 2003, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono -- who at that time was coordinating minister for political and security affairs -- appeared in a public forum at the Sydney Myer Asia Centre.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Former members of PKI fight for their rights in court

Former members of PKI fight for their rights in courtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPatience, they say, is a virtue. And that's probably more true for former members (and their families) of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), than anyone else.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Muslim, Christian agree to lasting peace

Muslim, Christian agree to lasting peaceRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluAt least 80 Muslim and Christian leaders in Central Sulawesi met on Tuesday night in Palu, and agreed to establish a forum to ensure a lasting peace in the conflict-torn Poso regency.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/CNG use not feasible next year

CNG use not feasible next yearBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBlue-sky campaigners may have to wait a bit longer for the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) by public transportation vehicles in the capital as a sufficient gas network is unlikely to be seen next year.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Increased activity spotted in two more volcanoes

Increased activity spotted in two more volcanoesThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Padang/JakartaTwo volcanoes in the western part of the island of Java have registered increased activity on Wednesday, only a day after the Mt.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Govt seizes NGO vehicles, aid for Aceh

Govt seizes NGO vehicles, aid for AcehApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAt least 60 expensive cars have allegedly been smuggled into the country in a 250-container relief aid shipment bound for disaster victims in Aceh and Nias, and were siezed by Belawan Port authorities, an official said on ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Timor Leste: Time for action

Timor Leste: Time for actionEduardo Gonzalez, New York Six years ago, a militia group descended on Liquiga, a sleepy coastal town on the strategic road that links Dili, the capital of Timor Leste, with the western Indonesian part of Timor island.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Govt paints upbeat picture for 2006

Govt paints upbeat picture for 2006Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government unveiled on Wednesday macroeconomic indicators that would become the basis for the drafting of the 2006 state budget, casting for higher economic growth, and lower inflation and deficit targets compared to 2005.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Relief boat sinks in waters off Nias

Relief boat sinks in waters off Nias The Cahaya Abadi (Endless Sun), a private relief boat carrying aid to Aceh and Nias from a Bali-based non-governmental organization (NGO) sunk off the coast of Nias on April 11 at 2 p.m.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/More champions

More champions of the poor needed The catchphrase "Champion of the poor and the downtrodden", strangely enough, was associated with a heavenly spiritual leader, in the person of the late Pope John Paul II, despite the fact that he was raised in working-class Polish society.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Businesspeople form backbone of RI's Korean community

Businesspeople form backbone of RI's Korean community As part of The Jakarta Post's community coverage, this month, we are focusing on the Korean community.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Electronics firms plan to stay on top with high-end products

Electronics firms plan to stay on top with high-end productsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaKorean producers have come to dominate Indonesia's electronics market and they intend to maintain this dominance by introducing new high-end products featuring the latest technological advances.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/KPU 'tactical funds' were for BPK: Treasurer

KPU 'tactical funds' were for BPK: TreasurerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) had a share in the money given to a Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) auditor, which has led to the arrest of commission member Mulyana W. Kusumah for alleged bribery, its treasurer says.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Korean businesses: Late start, fast growth

Korean businesses: Late start, fast growthLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany people here are not as familiar with Korean culture as they are with the values and lifestyles of other Asian communities in the country.Chinese merchants arrived here very early.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Aceh tsunami refugees moved to new 'homes'

Aceh tsunami refugees moved to new 'homes'Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, JanthoTruckloads of displaced persons moved from their tents to their new "homes" on Tuesday. However, these homes were also tents, and the sun beat down even more fiercely here in the hills than down in Banda Aceh.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Japanese Community

Japanese CommunityThe Jakarta Post is expanding its coverage of foreign communities in Indonesia as part of our effort to better serve the needs of our readers. Last month, we focused on the Indian community, with a special publication on the Indian Diaspora in Indonesia.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Cell phone makers seek to dominate local market

Cell phone makers seek to dominate local marketLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCellular phone users today have an unsurpassed variety of choices: from clamshell to sliding panels, from the size of a matchbox to a brick, from regular ring tones to polyphonic ones or a cat's meow, from basic ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Government to assess TNI businesses before taking over

Government to assess TNI businesses before taking overMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is now in the process of quantifying all enterprises belonging the Indonesian Military (TNI) to obtain accurate data before it moved to take them over.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Poverty, unemployment will be govt's main focus in 2006

Poverty, unemployment will be govt's main focus in 2006Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaReducing the country's poverty and open unemployment rate will be the government's main focus in its development priorities for 2006.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, April 15, 2005

TV Today: Friday, April 15, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Indonesia and China to forge strategic partnership

Indonesia and China to forge strategic partnershipZakki P. Hakim and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia and China will forge a strategic partnership in a bid to boost bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, infrastructure, and agricultural, Minister of ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Patience, they say, is a virtue. And that's probably more true

Patience, they say, is a virtue. And that's probably more true for former members (and their families) of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), than anyone else.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Bad weather hinders Papua plane search

Bad weather hinders Papua plane searchNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraRescuers continued their search by air and water on Wednesday for a Twin Otter plane operated by GT Air that went missing with 17 people on board in the mountains of Papua on Tuesday.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Andrias Harefa makes life his center of learning

Andrias Harefa makes life his center of learning or Andrias makes learning life-long challengeBenget Simbolon Tnb.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/More champions of the poor needed

More champions of the poor needed The catchphrase "Champion of the poor and the downtrodden", strangely enough, was associated with a heavenly spiritual leader, in the person of the late Pope John Paul II, despite the fact that he was raised in working-class Polish society.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Women have taken to playing gamelan

Women have taken to playing gamelanKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Gianyar Every Saturday night, dozens of women rush excitedly to the bale banjar (community center) in Sukawati village, Gianyar, to practice gamelan instruments.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/JP/19/DESRI

JP/19/DESRINo eye for an eye for Desriyanti Duncan Graham Contributor/SurabayaThe impact of sectarian violence resonates long after the event, as Desriyanti Tengkende knows only too well.The distressed high school teenager from Palu, Central Sulawesi, is far from her home and friends.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Serbia & Montenegro minister to visit RI

Serbia & Montenegro minister to visit RIINDONESIA: Serbia and Montenegro Deputy Foreign Minister Predrag Boskovic will arrive in Jakarta on Thursday, the country's embassy says.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Businesspeople: The backbone of RI's Korean community

Businesspeople: The backbone of RI's Korean community As part of The Jakarta Post's community coverage, this month, we are focusing on the Korean community.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Ex-peace pact delegate arrested

Ex-peace pact delegate arrestedAMBON, Maluku: The police arrested early on Tuesday morning Femmy Souissa, a former Christian delegate in the Malino peace pact, for his alleged role in the assault and shooting of a resident in Ambon last year.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 14, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 14, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Sculptor by Bali Indonesia Sculptors Association, at Bali Zoo Park, Jl. Raya Singapadu Sukawati Gianyar, until May 9 * Painting Faces by I Nengah Wirakusuma, at Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort at Jimbaran Bay, 10 a.m.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Reinventing Indonesia

Reinventing IndonesiaS.P. Seth, Sydney Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is his country's best salesman.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Muslims, a minority among minorities

Muslims, a minority among minoritiesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesians and Koreans living in this country are likely to know more about Korean movies than the existence here of a Korean Muslim community.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Tireless defender of life

Tireless defender of life This is with reference to a letter by Brien Doyle appearing in The Jakarta Post of April 12 commenting on our note of protest on the article John Paul has blood on his hands.In the first place we thank the Post for their gracious apology on that article.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/71 nabbed in raids ahead of Asia-Africa summit

71 nabbed in raids ahead of Asia-Africa summitAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaCity police have arrested 71 people in various raids throughout the city over the last week in an effort to ensure security at the Asia-Africa Summit from April 22 to April 24.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/India-China relations: Avoiding the past

India-China relations: Avoiding the pastGwynne Dyer, London It wasn't the sort of statement that sets the blood racing: "We have more or less reached agreement with regard to the political parameters and the guiding principles for the settlement of the boundary dispute.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Cops held for shaking down businessman

Cops held for shaking down businessmanAbdul Khalik and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThree police officers, including one police commissioner, were arrested on Monday evening for allegedly extorting money totaling Rp 64 million (US$6,747) from a Japanese businessman last week.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/UI organizes book festival

UI organizes book festival JAKARTA: Students of the University of Indonesia's Library Science Association are organizing a four-day book festival at the School of Humanities in Depok.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Tanker case appeals 'better be tried in one court'

Tanker case appeals 'better be tried in one court'The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo separate appeals filed by state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and three business partners against a ruling from the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU), should be tried in one court, the Supreme Court ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/KPK quiz Mulyana over bribery attempt

KPK quiz Mulyana over bribery attemptEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter seizing documents believed to have a connection with corruption within the General Elections Commission (KPU), the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) began on Wednesday its prosecution of suspect Mulyana W.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Thousands evacuated, though Talang calming down

Thousands evacuated, though Talang calming downThe Jakarta Post, PadangMore than 25,000 residents living on the slopes of Mount Talang in Solok regency, West Sumatra are still staying in makeshift shelters although the mountain, which spewed hot ash on Tuesday, showed less activity on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Ancol Dreamland to sell 2-in-1 tickets

Ancol Dreamland to sell 2-in-1 tickets JAKARTA: In conjunction with Kartini Day, which falls on April 21, Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol) will introduce a two-in-one ticket for two people.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Three police officers arrested for extorting Japanese tourist

Three police officers arrested for extorting Japanese touristAbdul Khalik and Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaThree police officers, including one police commissioner, were arrested on Monday evening for allegedly extorting money totaling Rp 64 million (US$6,747) from a Japanese ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/JP/13/FERTILIZER

JP/13/FERTILIZERGovt to allow Aceh fertilizer producers to export productionThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Fertilizer plants in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam will be allowed to export part of their production so that they can obtain higher prices and secure access to much-needed gas, a top official says.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/New antigraft decree planned

New antigraft decree plannedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he would issue a new anticorruption decree in a bid to make the country's antigraft drive "more focused" on government institutions.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/A diverse financial sector

A diverse financial sector It was simply a coincidence that a two-day workshop on the role of nonbank financial institutions was held in Jakarta as jittery investors have rushed to redeem an estimated Rp 20 trillion (US$2.1 billion) in fixed-income mutual funds over the past two weeks.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Jazz maestro honored in memorial concert

Jazz maestro honored in memorial concertM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo pay tribute to the country's jazz legend Nick Mamahit, three musicians from the Institut Musik Daya music school will perform in a memorial concert on Friday.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/How well do we know Chinese policy?

How well do we know Chinese policy?Kim Jong-han, The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul The law firm for which I work is one of those giant international companies with over 1,000 lawyers worldwide.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Sports center reflects RI-Korea relationship

Sports center reflects RI-Korea relationshipMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's sporting world has a generous partner in South Korea, with the recent completion of the Cibubur sports center in East Jakarta, a testament to the good relations between the two countries.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Protesters set govt cars alight in Riau Islands

Protesters set govt cars alight in Riau IslandsPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Rokan HilirProtesters vandalized and set on fire three government cars on Tuesday evening during a violent protest to demand that the capital of Rokan Hilir regency, on Riau Island be moved to the town of Ujung Tanjung ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Who to give the

Who to give the money to in Aceh? I've just spent about ten days up in Aceh in one of the Lhoknga camps in an attempt to come up with some projects that will get a few people up and running into a new livelihood. They have all lost everything -- family, house, community and livelihood.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Persebaya pushed by Persik in 1-1 draw

Persebaya pushed by Persik in 1-1 drawID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Kediri, East Java Defending champion Persebaya Surabaya staved off the relentless attack of Persik Kediri on Wednesday at the latter's home ground for a 1-1 draw in the Eastern Division competition of the 2005 Liga Indonesia.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/More converge around 'Little Korea' in Jakarta

More converge around 'Little Korea' in Jakarta Lured from Korea by the potential of the timber industry, Kim Woo Jae arrived in Indonesia in 1977.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/JP/13/budget

JP/13/budgetGovt paints upbeat picture for 2006Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government unveiled on Wednesday macroeconomic indicators that would become the basis for the drafting of the 2006 state budget, casting for higher economic growth, and lower inflation and deficit targets ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Telkom satellite launch delayed again

Telkom satellite launch delayed againYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungState telecommunications firm PT Telkom has had to postpone the launch of its new satellite, Telkom-2, for another two months to mid-June, company officials say.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Sutiyoso visits China, S. Korea

Sutiyoso visits China, S. Korea JAKARTA: Jakarta Governor is leaving for China and South Korea on Thursday to learn more about monorail systems there.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/New A4 strengthens Audi's single frame grille identity

New A4 strengthens Audi's single frame grille identityPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe global trend among carmakers to opt for so-called family designs can also be seen from the new Audi A4, which is also known as the B7 and which was launched in Indonesia last week.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Merpati Airlines service

Merpati Airlines service As a frequent Merpati flyer to Bandar Lampung, I fully agree with Vatsala S. that Merpati's ground staff deserve praise and compliments ("Kudos to Merpati", The Jakarta Post dated April 6).

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Cleric jailed for hiding terrorist

Cleric jailed for hiding terrorist JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday a Muslim cleric, Adung, to seven years' jail for harboring top terrorism suspect Noordin Moh. Top.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life

'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of lifeA. Junaidi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta"Asinan!," we said almost together in a dinner at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, four years ago, referring to the pickled vegetable salad kimchi that had just been put into small bowls on our tables.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Gainer gung-ho on Chris John KO in Aprill 22 Jakarta title bout

Gainer gung-ho on Chris John KO in Aprill 22 Jakarta title boutMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Derrick "Smoke" Gainer declared here on Wednesday that he would make short work of World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Chris John in their April 22 title bout.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Leaders urged to discuss pressing problems at summit

Leaders urged to discuss pressing problems at summitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the relative seclusion of a paltry meeting room inside a three-star hotel, a gathering on Wednesday of some 50 people representing civil organizations from Asian and African nations decided to draw up action plans to be ...

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Jakartans to see cooler Mikrolet vans

Jakartans to see cooler Mikrolet vansDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for Jakarta's many commuters who are forced every day to squeeze into packed Mikrolet minivans and endure the sweltering heat and choking pollution.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/More champions

More champions of the poor needed The catchphrase "Champion of the poor and the downtrodden", strangely enough, was associated with a heavenly spiritual leader, in the person of the late Pope John Paul II, despite the fact that he was raised in working-class Polish society.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Councillors to return funds to regental administration

Councillors to return funds to regental administrationMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangSeveral members of the Tangerang regional council (DPRD) promised on Wednesday to return "assistance" fund packages worth Rp 37.5 million each that they had received in the regency's 2003 budget.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Koreans feel at home in their village in Karawaci

Koreans feel at home in their village in KarawaciBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the day time, they are virtually deserted but when night falls, the shops and restaurants in Tangerang's Lippo Karawaci complex are almost full to capacity, and mostly with Koreans.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Two RP fishermen stranded in Maluku

Two RP fishermen stranded in MalukuAMBON, Maluku: Motor failure has left two Philippine fishermen stranded in Eastern Seram regency here since April 7. The head of the regency's seaport operator, Rumra, said they were spotted adrift near Farlan Island by local people.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Police detain cargo boat crew

Police detain cargo boat crewMANADO, North Sulawesi: North Sulawesi Police apprehended on Tuesday the crew members of a Philippine cargo boat that was carrying undocumented drugs, clothes, 26 chain saws and protected animals, including dozens of cockatoos, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/On shop-house hotels in Batam

On shop-house hotels in Batam Your article that blames Batam shop-house hotels for taking business away from star-rated hotels tells only half the story (The Jakarta Post's April 11 edition, page 5).

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Tsunami victims back on track with 'emping' production

Tsunami victims back on track with 'emping' productionNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, PidieWhen the tsunami swept across Aceh over three months ago, the disaster claimed over a hundred thousand lives and devastated the provincial economy.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/GAM talks focus on separate elections

GAM talks focus on separate electionsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) delegates to informal talks in Helsinki began on Wednesday with a discussion on regional elections as part of the peace process in the province.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Army officers linked to illegal logging

Army officers linked to illegal logging JAKARTA: The Army has started its investigation into officers allegedly involved in illegal logging in Papua province.Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Djoko Santoso said on Wednesday a middle-ranking military officer, Capt.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Councillors' release demanded in protest

Councillors' release demanded in protestBANYUMAS, Central Java: Some 3,000 people staged a protest on Wednesday in Banyumas regency, demanding the release of four councillors and eight former councillors from police custody.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Koreans made to feel at home in their village in Karawaci

Koreans made to feel at home in their village in KarawaciBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the day time, they are virtually deserted but when night falls, the shops and restaurants in Tangerang's Lippo Karawaci complex are almost full to capacity, and mostly with Koreans.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/S. Africa wants to strengthen relationship with RI

S. Africa wants to strengthen relationship with RIVeeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post/Jakarta South Africa's relations with Indonesia can be described as sound and excellent since both countries established diplomatic ties in 1994.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/'I'm Alive!' project continues through dailies

'I'm Alive!' project continues through dailiesAti Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post/Banda AcehA romantic picture in a recent edition of the Serambi daily here is of a young couple.

Thu, 14 Apr 2005

JP/Alor rebuilding 60 percent completed

Alor rebuilding 60 percent completedALOR, East Nusa Tenggara: The Alor administration said on Wednesday that, although five months have passed since a huge earthquake hit the regency, only 60 percent of the rebuilding process has been completed.