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57 articles.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian-

Pragmatism should be the mantra for Indonesia in the New Asian- African Strategic PartnershipPhilips Jusario Vermonte Jakarta Much has been written about the Asian-African Summit that will adopt the new strategic partnership between countries of the two continents.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Police clear streets of demonstrators

Police clear streets of demonstratorsAnyone planning to exercise their democratic rights by staging rallies along Jakarta's main roads during the Asian-African Summit should think again as the police have orders to send them packing straightaway.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/JP/4/SCENE

JP/4/SCENEClasses resume at Pattimura U. AMBON, Maluku: Classes resumed on Thursday at Pattimura University, one of eastern Indonesia's leading campuses, a day after an attack by police officers sent three students to the hospital.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/FENTY ANG

FENTY ANG Singapore ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Adiguna rejects allegations

Adiguna rejects allegationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBusinessman Adiguna Sutowo, the only suspect for the murder of Hilton Hotel barman Johannes Berchmans Herudy Natong, denied any role in his killing on Thursday.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Security tightened one day before summit

Security tightened one day before summitAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSecurity was tightened across the city on Thursday, one day before the Asian-African Summit, to anticipate possible terrorist attacks on the meeting, police say.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Maids must know their rights

Maids must know their rights Maids being tortured by employers in Saudi Arabia or elsewhere has become a weekly news story.It is important to send educated Indonesians to work as maids abroad like Filipina maids. As a result, they know their rights and can seek help.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Poor Mother Earth, your children treat you like dirt

Poor Mother Earth, your children treat you like dirtMarianne Katoppo, Jakarta In Scandinavia, every day of the year has a name. This custom is probably derived from the medieval saints' calendar, which has persisted until modern times.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/TNI soldier arrested for robbery

TNI soldier arrested for robbery Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA military (TNI) personnel identified as SY, 32, and a civilian identified as SP, 34, were arrested by police and several local residents on Wednesday evening for stealing a cellular phone from a woman identified as Magdalena ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Stop selling coral

Stop selling coral Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta last weekend organized a display and sale of coral in various sizes worth millions of rupiah.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/BNN seizes ecstasy raw materials

BNN seizes ecstasy raw materials JAKARTA: The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has seized hundreds of kilograms of a chemical used to make ecstasy pills in a house located in Bukit Sentul area in Bogor.Agency director Comr. Gen.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer bout

Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer boutThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta When champion Chris John takes on Derrick Gainer in the long- awaited World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title bout on Friday evening, both fighters will have something to prove.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/RI student numbers in Australia fall

RI student numbers in Australia fallRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung Benoa, BaliThe number of Indonesian studying in Australia has been declining over the last few years due to visa, social, economic and political problems, an education expert has claimed.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimism

Tax reform could induce an upward spiral of economic optimismDavid E. Sumual Jakarta Amid the barrage of negative news concerning Indonesia's financial markets lately, there has been an encouraging development in that the government finally launched its long- awaited US$1 billion international ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/City seals resto in Menteng over permit

City seals resto in Menteng over permitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration has forced the management of The One restaurant in Menteng, Central Jakarta to temporarily close as it does not have the necessary operation permits from relevant agencies.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/An African country on the up.

An African country on the up. Jonathan Power Dar es Salaam Tanzania has re-invented itself twice -- the first time in 1964 after a bloody revolution had overthrown the Omani-descended Sultan who ruled the neighboring spice island of Zanzibar.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Japan aims for China and UNSC in Jakarta

Japan aims for China and UNSC in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arriving in Jakarta on Thursday evening to attend the Asian- African Summit here on Friday, Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has two main targets in his sights: China and a seat on the United Nations Security Council ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Bandung a haven for snack-lovers and shoppers

Bandung a haven for snack-lovers and shoppersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungBandung, the capital of West Java province, is about 180 kilometers distant from the national capital, Jakarta.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Government urged to set up medical council

Government urged to set up medical councilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Participants at a medical seminar urged the government immediately to establish a medical council to monitor the care given to patients nationwide.The House of Representatives endorsed in October of last year Law No.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/TNI ready to leave Aceh: Chief

TNI ready to leave Aceh: ChiefTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said on Thursday the military was ready to pull out some 40,000 troops from Aceh if an agreement was reached by the government and rebels.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Fifty years in the life of a student, an institution and a nation

Fifty years in the life of a student, an institution and a nationWimar Witoelar JakartaFifty years ago he was nine going on ten, growing up in Jakarta. It was hot and humid as it is now, without air conditioning, but also without traffic congestion except on bad days in Jakarta Kota.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/'I'm looking forward to gaining real results'

'I'm looking forward to gaining real results'Dozens of heads of state from Asia and Africa will begin a two- day summit on Friday aimed at boosting relations among nations in the two continents. How do Jakarta residents view the event? The Jakarta Post asked for their comments on the summit.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Businesses 'key to AA partnerships'

Businesses 'key to AA partnerships'Zakki P. Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businesses in Asia and Africa have been told to take a central role in the partnership between the two continents and help create a more equitable and participative economic architecture in the world.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/FENTY ANG

FENTY ANG Singapore ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Stop selling coral

Stop selling coral Pondok Indah Mall in South Jakarta last weekend organized a display and sale of coral in various sizes worth millions of rupiah.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Inco's Q1 net profit falls 31%

Inco's Q1 net profit falls 31%Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) has announced a 31 percent drop of unaudited net income in this year's first quarter on higher production costs and shipping delays.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Better basic services for Indonesia

Better basic services for IndonesiaMenno Pradhan Jakarta Indonesia's citizens deserve better services. Many Indonesians lack access to basic services and this impacts human development outcome.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/TNI soldier arrested for robbery

TNI soldier arrested for robbery Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA military (TNI) personnel identified as SY, 32, and a civilian identified as SP, 34, were arrested by police and several local residents on Wednesday evening for stealing a cellular phone from a woman identified as Magdalena ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Principles of life

Principles of life Much has changed in the world in 50 years. Technology, economic development and the birth of a new international order has precipitated a world that is inching closer to the ideals that mankind strives for.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/RI to pursue deeper economic ties with Africa

RI to pursue deeper economic ties with AfricaZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia must learn from China, Japan, India and Malaysia and take advantage of the African market despite its small size and Indonesia's limited capabilities as regards developing new markets.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/;JP;005;

;JP;005; ANPAj..r.. West Jakarta records high E-coli bacteria JP/8/great W. Jakarta has highest E-coli JAKARTA: The E-coli bacteria, which contributes to diarrhea, is present in high levels in Jakarta's ground water, with West Jakarta the worst-affected area, the City Health Agency said on ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer bout

Chris John out to prove himself in Gainer boutThe Jakarta Post Jakarta When champion Chris John takes on Derrick Gainer in the long- awaited World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight title bout on Friday evening, both fighters will have something to prove.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Susilo meets world leaders at State Palace

Susilo meets world leaders at State PalaceRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono accepted courtesy calls on Thursday from a number of foreign leaders to talk about efforts to enhance relations ahead of the Asian-African Summit.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Soldier arrested on robbery charges

Soldier arrested on robbery chargesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA military (TNI) personnel identified as SY, 32, and a civilian identified as SP, 34, were arrested by police and several local residents on Wednesday evening for stealing a cellular phone from a woman identified as Magdalena ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/AA leaders to renew commitment

AA leaders to renew commitmentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid all the changes that have taken place over the past half century, the spirit to build a better world shared among Asian and African nations has remained alive, as witnessed by the gathering of the leaders of the two continents in a ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Ready to help,

Ready to help, but no one asked. I am interested to know why your country did not ask for help with rescuing village people trapped in the aftermath of the recent earthquake on the island of Nias.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/New website to help investors buy bonds in Asian markets

New website to help investors buy bonds in Asian marketsPotential investors -- be they institutional, retail, local or foreign -- can buy and trade Asian government securities through the Asian Development Bank's (ADB) AsianBondsOnline website.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspect

Prosecutors seek life in jail for Aussie drug suspectWahjoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarDenpasar prosecutors demanded on Thursday that an Australian woman be jailed for life for attempting to smuggle a large quantity of marijuana onto the resort island of Bali.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Police grill top Bulog official

Police grill top Bulog officialJAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Police are investigating a top official at Jambi's State Logistics Agency (Bulog) over alleged financial irregularities.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/W. Jakarta has highest E-coli

W. Jakarta has highest E-coli JAKARTA: The E-coli bacteria, which contributes to diarrhea, is present in high levels in Jakarta's ground water, with West Jakarta the worst-affected area, the City Health Agency said on Friday.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible?

Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan Jakarta Protected parks continue to be a source of controversy in Indonesia as much as many other country of the South.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/A reflection on the 50th anniversary of AAC

A reflection on the 50th anniversary of AAC OR A reflection on the Fiftieth Anniversary of Asian-African conference and the birth of the Non-Aligned MovementHafid Abbas Jakarta With the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Asian- African Conference (AAC) on April 19 to April 24 in ...

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/RI sends 23 trainee nurses to Australia

RI sends 23 trainee nurses to Australia JAKARTA: The labor consignment agency, the Binawan Group, has sent another 23 nurses to work in Australian hospitals.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Prosecutors quiz top Mandiri official over alleged graft

Prosecutors quiz top Mandiri official over alleged graftEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top Bank Mandiri official was grilled by prosecutors for more than six hours on Thursday over a massive corruption scandal involving up to Rp 12 trillion (US$1.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Chikungunya spreads in West Lombok

Chikungunya spreads in West LombokChikungunya epidemic has struck at least two subdistricts in West Lombok regency in the past week, infecting and paralyzing dozens of residents in the area.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Inculcating

Inculcating creativity in our daily life Dewi Susanti Jakarta Muhammad Zuhdi wrote an attractive article entitled Education and Creativity, published in The Jakarta Post on April 2.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2Strategies for civil service reform in Indonesia Jakarta Many in Indonesia seem to agree to the need for civil service reform. But a consensus on what a civil service reform would imply does not exist.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Heroic song to greet delegates

Heroic song to greet delegates The English version of an Indonesian heroic song Halo-halo Bandung, composed by the late Ismail Marzuki, will be played during the golden jubilee celebration of the Asian-African Conference in Bandung on Sunday.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Papal mission

Papal missionJP/6/EDIT The newly elected Pope Benedict XVI has quickly acted to calm the nerves of many people worldwide who were worried he would be less willing than his predecessor John Paul II, to engage in progressive dialogue with other religions, especially Islam.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Arson suspected in Bojong fire

Arson suspected in Bojong fire BOGOR: The Wednesday fires in two houses near the controversial Bojong waste dump site in Klapa Nunggal were probably the work of local thugs hired to terrorize villagers opposed to the dump, residents say.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Andung needs to prove himself quickly

Andung needs to prove himself quicklyZakki P. Hakim Jakarta First impressions are usually lasting, and are certainly telling. In his first public appearance, Minister of Industry Andung A.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Breakfast planned for WTO's G-33

Breakfast planned for WTO's G-33Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu is to host a breakfast meeting on Saturday at the Hilton Hotel for representatives of 33 developing nations to discuss the fight for special and differential treatment for farm products liberalization in the World Trade Organization.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Classes resume at Pattimura University

Classes resume at Pattimura UniversityAMBON, Maluku: Classes resumed on Thursday at Pattimura University, one of eastern Indonesia's leading campuses, a day after an attack by police officers sent three students to the hospital.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Informant law a must

Informant law a must The fate of Khairiansyah Salman (a Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) auditor who recently blew the whistle on the General Elections Commission (KPU) for alleged corruption, which led to KPU member Mulyana W.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible?

Paper parks no more: Is sustainable park management possible? M. Indrawan Jakarta Protected parks continue to be a source of controversy in Indonesia as much as many other country of the South.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Bali and the 'Post'

Bali and the 'Post' I know there is a long way from the printing machine to my home in Krobokan, Bali. But I never will understand, why it is not possible for The Jakarta Post to arrive at my home before noon.Usually the Post comes between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Fri, 22 Apr 2005

JP/Tobacco tax increase sought

Tobacco tax increase soughtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCalls increased on Wednesday for the government to boost its anti-smoking campaign by raising taxes on cigarettes and ratifying the global tobacco control pact.