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Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Male gymnasts adapt well in Romania

Male gymnasts adapt well in RomaniaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The seven-strong group of gymnasts training in Romania since March is experiencing mixed fortunes in adapting to the eastern European country, the Gymnastics Association of Indonesia (Persani) said on Tuesday.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Wake up, Garuda!

Wake up, Garuda! On April 25, I was in Singapore and had to change my return flight to Jakarta for the following day. The phone number in Singapore of the Garuda office is 6250 2888. Upon phoning, people are advised to dial extension 16.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Government, Pertamina eye LNG plants settlement

Government, Pertamina eye LNG plants settlementLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government and Pertamina are still discussing whether liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants will be included as part of the state oil and gas firm's fixed assets, a top government official says.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Former employees report Hotel Mulia to police

Former employees report Hotel Mulia to policeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe management of the Hotel Mulia in Senayan, Central Jakarta, was reported to city police on Tuesday for allegedly locking up and forcing 31 employees to resign last February.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Scientists say Buyat Bay is clean, monitoring needed

Scientists say Buyat Bay is clean, monitoring neededHarry Bhaskara and Jongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, ManadoScientists gathering for a seminar here concluded on Tuesday that they did not find any pollution in Buyat Bay, a scenic coastal area about 80 kilometers southwest of here.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Businesses here for the long haul, despite problems

Businesses here for the long haul, despite problemsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJapanese businesses have long dominated the Indonesian market with their quality products, and have been undeterred by various regime change. They have even become accustomed to the way of "doing business" in Indonesia.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Aceh rebuilding 'to start with communities'

Aceh rebuilding 'to start with communities'Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA young man, equipped with a compass and signposts, was measuring plots of land in a destroyed village in Banda Aceh when Kuntoro Mangkusubroto, the newly-appointed chairman of the Aceh reconstruction agency, ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/ILO report to highlight Indonesian migrant workers

ILO report to highlight Indonesian migrant workersThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe International Labor Organization (ILO) will launch a report on Thursday, which for the first time will present comprehensive global and regional data on forced labor and call for a global alliance to eliminate the ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Susilo visits ailing Soeharto

Susilo visits ailing SoehartoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday followed in the footsteps of several former critics, as well as aides of Soeharto by visiting the ailing ex-dictator at the state Pertamina hospital.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Constitution rebuff 'not end of Europe'

Constitution rebuff 'not end of Europe'Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What will happen if the French say "no" to the European Union's nascent Constitution on May 29?While acknowledging France could find it tough to get the EU (European Union) Constitution approved by its citizens, ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Residents seek higher compensation of land

Residents seek higher compensation of landBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAround 350 residents of Pulo Gebang subdistrict in East Jakarta are demanding higher compensation for land and property affected by the East Flood Canal project.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Convicted council speaker supported

Convicted council speaker supportedFadli, The Jakarta Post, Tanjung PinangDespite being sentenced to three years' jail for forgery, Tanjung Pinang city council speaker Bobby Jayanto cannot legally be removed from his position, councillors supporting him claim.Deputy council speaker Maria Titiek P.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Officials tear down illegal banners

Officials tear down illegal bannersBEKASI: Bekasi administration officials embarked on Monday on a drive to clean the city of the thousands of unlicensed banners along most major roads.They said they were abiding by Bylaw No.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Students protest recess funds

Students protest recess fundsMEDAN, North Sumatra: Dozens of students demonstrated here on Tuesday to demand North Sumatra councillors return recess funds allocated to them.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Judicial body candidates facing final tests

Judicial body candidates facing final testsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has shortlisted 14 potential candidates for the seven seats on the judicial commission, the powerful new body which is intended to oversee the courts.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/'Quality education still a dream'

'Quality education still a dream'Parents often complain about the costs of giving their children a quality eduction, especially the illegal fees schools often charge, while children of the very poor often miss out on schooling completely.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Your own problem

Your own problem concerns Aceh I can't believe all of the uproar and protesting over Israel and Palestine in Indonesia at the moment.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/New suspected polio case found outside West Java

New suspected polio case found outside West JavaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bandung/SurakartaAs fears of polio infections grow in the country, another possible case was found in South Kalimantan on Tuesday, bringing the total suspected cases to 15, with four confirmed sufferers.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Exploring 'izakaya' in Blok M

Exploring 'izakaya' in Blok MChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBlok M in the mid-1980s was not the bustling nightlife hub of neon lights and signs in Japanese characters that it is today.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Int'nal programs promote student autonomy

Int'nal programs promote student autonomy Simon Marcus Gower Contributor/JakartaThe role of the teacher in a classroom is quite often a difficult one.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/NGOs challenge open-pit mining

NGOs challenge open-pit mining JAKARTA: A coalition of non-governmental organizations and 81 individuals have petitioned the Constitutional Court to annul Law No. 19/2004, which allows open-pit mining by 13 companies in conservation forests.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/JP/8/Head11

JP/8/Head111. Local -- 6 col, 1 line 1 x 35 Clerics reject any legalizing of gambling 2. BKT -- 3 col, 2 lines 2 x 24 Residents demand higher compensation of their land 3. Mulia -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 38 Former employees report Hotel Mulia to police 4.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Kikugawa, the restaurant of the flowing river

Kikugawa, the restaurant of the flowing riverTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe oldest Japanese restaurant in Indonesia, Kikugawa, is located in Cikini, Central Jakarta. The owner, Teritake Kikuchi, celebrated the 36th anniversary of this homey establishment on April 21.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/'Legal gambling zones won't solve the problem'

'Legal gambling zones won't solve the problem'Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe following is the third in a series of articles on gambling in the capital, which continues to thrive despite a legal ban.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/;JP;BBY;Kompas;

;JP;BBY;Kompas; ANPAj..r.. Greater-car-theft JP/8/ 3 cars stolen in 15 minutes JAKARTA: In just a 15 minute span early on Sunday morning, a group of car thieves stole two cars belonging to Sofia, a resident of South Jakarta and another one belonging to her neighbor Syam Hilmud.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Chelsea wins the Foot & Ball title

Chelsea wins the Foot & Ball title Ssshh, we are going to deviate a bit from The Jakarta Post's style and call it FOOTBALL, or maybe since the first recorded case ever discovered was in England a couple centuries ago, perhaps, "Foot & Ball Activity" would be more apropos.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Solving traffic jams

Solving traffic jams I travel daily from Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi. For many years I have been observing traffic jams entering the industrial area in Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java. It takes more than 45 minutes in the morning once we are near the toll.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/More irregularities at KPU revealed

More irregularities at KPU revealedEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA new audit report by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has revealed more irregularities involving over Rp 179 billion (US$18.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Police officers guard candidates

Police officers guard candidatesRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaPolice officers in the regency of Pasir in East Kalimantan, are tightly guarding five candidates for regent as the local election draws near.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, May 12, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, May 12, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon: Hero Classic8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Ten years sought for Sangaji's killers

Ten years sought for Sangaji's killersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProsecutors sought 10-year jail terms on Tuesday for each of the three defendants being tried for the murder of former Maluku youth leader Basri Sangaji at a hotel in South Jakarta last year.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Governor to summon regent over Koran controversy

Governor to summon regent over Koran controversyNana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/IndramayuWest Java Governor Danny Setiawan said on Tuesday he would summon Indramayu Regent Irianto M.S. Syafiuddin to explain why a Koran had been published with Irianto's picture inside.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Prosecution seeks life sentence for Adiguna Sutowo

Prosecution seeks life sentence for Adiguna SutowoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite persistent denials by the defendant, state prosecutors demanded on Tuesday that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence businessman Adiguna Sutowo to life imprisonment for the "cold-blooded murder" of Johannes ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Prosecutors demand life sentence for Adiguna

Prosecutors demand life sentence for AdigunaThe Jakarta Post JakartaDespite persistent denials by the defendant, state prosecutors demanded on Tuesday that the Central Jakarta District Court sentence businessman Adiguna Sutowo to life imprisonment for the "cold-blooded murder" of Johannes "Rudy" ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/AGO set to charge Mandiri directors as suspects

AGO set to charge Mandiri directors as suspectsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office (AGO) appears set to officially name on Wednesday a number of directors of state-owned Bank Mandiri as suspects in the alleged lending scam that has rocked the bank, with all that remains to be ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Citilink to increase flights

Citilink to increase flights JAKARTA: In order to maximize the use of its aircraft, low- cost carrier Citilink, a strategic business unit of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, will increase its flight frequency to 32 flights per day.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Team to probe graft in state enterprises, ministries

Team to probe graft in state enterprises, ministriesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono officially handed over on Tuesday a number of files on alleged major corruption cases involving state enterprises and ministries to the newly established special ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Coming to trips with history

Coming to trips with historyUffe Ellemann-Jensen Project SyndicateMay 9th will be the mother of all celebrations in Moscow. The victory over Nazi-Germany 60 years ago will be commemorated and the human sacrifices to this end honored. So far, so good.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/3 cars stolen in 15 minutes

3 cars stolen in 15 minutesJAKARTA: In just a 15 minute span early on Sunday morning, a group of car thieves stole two cars belonging to Sofia, a resident of South Jakarta and another one belonging to her neighbor Syam Hilmud.It was raining heavily at about 3 a.m.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/UNTUK EDISI JUMAT 13 MAY, 2005

UNTUK EDISI JUMAT 13 MAY, 2005Indonesian rugby players have their own field of dreamsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An Islamic boarding school in sweltering, teeming Jakarta is about as far removed as you can get from the English private school where rugby was first played in the ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Get the works of renowned authors for less

Get the works of renowned authors for lessFor more or less the price of a hamburger you can start (if you have not already begun) collecting a treasure trove of the works of renowned Japanese authors.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Regent reported to antigraft body

Regent reported to antigraft body JAKARTA: A local corruption watch body went to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Tuesday to report the previous Kutai Kartanegara regent for alleged graft.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/God in the hearts of the people

God in the hearts of the people After a calamity like the tsunami, people ask, "Where was God? How could He let this happen?"I read in this paper that some people claim their God was foreboding a day of judgment. For others, their God was punishing the wicked and corrupt.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/PDI-P fires dissidents, internal rift worsens

PDI-P fires dissidents, internal rift worsensRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConflict within the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI- P) reached its climax on Tuesday as the party's central board dismissed 12 members of a splinter group which has been fighting for internal ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Mayor candidates going extra mile to win support

Mayor candidates going extra mile to win supportOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungTraffic is heavy at Tugu Adipura traffic circle in Bandarlampung's city center.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Govt asked to help lower port fees

Govt asked to help lower port feesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government should assist the local private sector in negotiating with international shipping lines for a significant cut in the much-debated Terminal Handling Charge (THC), a special government team for improving trade ...

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Japanese etiquette do's and don'ts

Japanese etiquette do's and don'tsMany Japanese restaurants provide a "how-to" on chopsticks, but not much more. Japanese cuisine may not involve an army of cutlery and glasses as in fine French dining, but there are a few things to remember.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Rp 2.5t in bonds up for grabs next week

Rp 2.5t in bonds up for grabs next weekUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to tap into the domestic bond market and partially finance the state budget, the government is planning to offer up to Rp 2.5 trillion (US$263.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Poland's entry into EU like making a fish from fish soup

Poland's entry into EU like making a fish from fish soupAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's easy to make fish soup from fish.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/IFC provides rupiah loan to Austindo

IFC provides rupiah loan to AustindoJAKARTA: The International Finance Corporation, the private arm of the World Bank, signed on Tuesday an agreement to provide up to US$15 million through local currency loan facility to financing firm PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Finance.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Brazilian textile expo ban angers RI

Brazilian textile expo ban angers RIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBrazil's move to ban several Indonesian textile firms from participating in an upcoming international textiles exhibition there, has angered trade officials here.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/The umpire strikes back

The umpire strikes backNono Anwar Makarim, Jakarta A court of appeals recently reaffirmed a lower court's decision to send the chief editor of a leading news magazine to jail for a year. He was sentenced for defaming a local businessman.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Dozens wounded after court session turns ugly in Jayapura

Dozens wounded after court session turns ugly in JayapuraNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraDozens of people, including 10 police officers, were injured after a court session in Jayapura on Tuesday for locally respected Papuan separatists, ended up chaos.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/If I had my child to raise over again

If I had my child to raise over againIf I had my child to raise all over again, I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later. I'd finger-paint more, and point the finger less. I would do less correcting and more connecting. I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Fire destroys generator car

Fire destroys generator car CIREBON, West Java: Fire destroyed the generator car of the Bengawan economy train in Cirebon regency early on Tuesday, the second train fire to occur in less than 24 hours.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/30 houses damaged by strong winds

30 houses damaged by strong winds MEDAN, North Sumatra: A girl was injured and at least 30 houses were damaged when strong winds hit Percut Sei Tuan Psr V Tembung in North Sumatra's Deli Serdang regency on Tuesday.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Foundation bridges two cultures

Foundation bridges two culturesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile most cultural centers deal mainly with matters of art and lifestyle, the Japan Foundation spices up Japan-Indonesia cultural exchanges with intellectual discourse.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Heritage buildings in the city

Heritage buildings in the city I recently read an article in Kompas concerning an attempt to remove the right of the National Archives Foundation to manage the National Archives building on Jl. Gajah Mada.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Ancient tea philosophy evolves into ceremony

Ancient tea philosophy evolves into ceremonyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCenturies-old tea ceremony is still alive among Japanese, including Japanese community in Jakarta because -- according to some -- it touches all the human senses in silence.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/TV Program: Wednesday, May 11, 2005

TV Program: Wednesday, May 11, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabulaga8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah12:00 p.m.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Your own problem

Your own problem concerns Aceh I can't believe all of the uproar and protesting over Israel and Palestine in Indonesia at the moment.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Alleged Yogyakarta bomber questioned

Alleged Yogyakarta bomber questionedYOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Police are questioning Syaifulloh, 35, a suspect in several bombings five years ago.The suspect has been questioned at Yogyakarta Police Headquarters since Monday. He was arrested last week in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Nighttime parenting, a cornerstone of a healthy attachment

Nighttime parenting, a cornerstone of a healthy attachmentPauline Davis, Contributor, Jakarta, paulined@optushome.com.auIn a world of exponentially increasing change, some of the most valuable truths go back to the beginning of human existence: As humans we need to feel loved and safe.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Apexindo books first-quarter losses of Rp 4.6 billion

Apexindo books first-quarter losses of Rp 4.6 billionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed oil drilling company PT Apexindo recorded an unaudited Rp 4.6 billion (US$484,210) in net losses in the first quarter of the year, as the rupiah weakened against the dollar.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Serving people or groups?

Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing.As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Govt should allow full foreign ownership: APPI

Govt should allow full foreign ownership: APPIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe pace of growth in the country's finance industry could further be accelerated if the government allowed full ownership in local financing firms, the industry's association says.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/God in the hearts

God in the hearts of the people After a calamity like the tsunami, people ask, "Where was God? How could He let this happen?" I read in this paper that some people claim their God was foreboding a day of judgment. For others, their God was punishing the wicked and corrupt.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Abusive security guard

Abusive security guard Security guards at the Dragon Fly, a new hangout located on the ground floor of Graha BIP on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, threatened and manhandled me.I arrived at about 11:45 p.m. on April 30 to pick up some women friends who were inside.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Serving people or groups?

Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing.As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.

Wed, 11 May 2005

JP/Japan club blends community and business

Japan club blends community and businessThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta On any given day, the Jakarta Japan Club in the Skyline Building on Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta is a beehive of activity.