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Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Residents block Ambon street

Residents block Ambon streetAMBON, Maluku: Residents from the Batumerah subdistrict blocked a main street in Ambon city from Friday night to Saturday morning to protest police detentions of several locals.The blockade of a main thoroughfare leading into the Batumerah area caused large traffic jams.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/UNICEF sponsors children Jambore

UNICEF sponsors children JamboreBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Achnese children will two days of fun and games on Monday and Tuesday when the Ministry of Social Affairs and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) hold the Aceh Children's Jamboree on May 23 and 24.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/JP/5/BURU

JP/5/BURUTwo more arrested for Seram attack M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/AmbonA police team has arrested two more people on charges of attacking a police command post on Seram island recently, a police spokesman said on Friday.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/U.S. image at stake in the scandal over the Koran

U.S. image at stake in the scandal over the KoranPyotr Romanov, RIA Novosti, Moscow It is hard to envy the Americans: Quarrelling with Allah is bad these days.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Iloilo: Icons of the past

Iloilo: Icons of the pastTom Cockrem, News Asia Network/The Star I threw my arms up in despair. There were just too many choices - some 700 islands and just as many towns. But in the end I went for Iloilo. It simply had to be special. Quirky names, I have discovered, very rarely let you down.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Coups and karmic justice sought

Coups and karmic justice soughtRaul Pangalangan, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila Coups hurt us when they fail. They unsettle our lives, put business plans on hold and distress the economy.But listen. Coups hurt us even when they triumph in a blaze of good intentions.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Students vow to fight drug abuse on their campuss

Students vow to fight drug abuse on their campussThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHundreds of university students from Greater Jakarta have vowed to fight drugs at their respective campuses.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Rp 6b to renovate Muara Angke market

Rp 6b to renovate Muara Angke market JAKARTA: City market operator PD Pasar Jaya spent a total of Rp 6 billion (US$635,000) to renovate the Muara Angke traditional market in North Jakarta.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/RI firms to take part in Romanian fair

RI firms to take part in Romanian fairJAKARTA: At least 11 Indonesian companies will take part in this year's Bucharest International Fair for Consumer Goods (TIBCO 2005) in the Romanian capital, the Romanian Embassy in Jakarta said in a statement.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/5,000 students to take final exams in tents

5,000 students to take final exams in tentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, MedanMany Aceh school buildings that were destroyed by recent natural disasters have still not been rebuilt, meaning some 5,000 students will have to sit their national final exams under makeshift tents.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Are there lessons to learn from Buyat mining case?

Are there lessons to learn from Buyat mining case?Harry Bhaskara, Buyat, Manado/North Sulawesi It's a classic case. A multinational company is operating in a region and the local people feel alienated.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Govt cannot ban pageant contest

Govt cannot ban pageant contest YOGYAKARTA: Defying pressure from Muslim hard-liners and ulemas, the government said on Saturday it would not ban Indonesian citizens from joining international pageant contests.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Once discounted as non-scientific healing method, acupuncture has

Once discounted as non-scientific healing method, acupuncture has gained growing credibility and popularity internationally. In Indonesia, medical doctors are embracing the technique and acupuncturists have become a recognized profession.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Aswar's coconut-shell calligraphy

Aswar's coconut-shell calligraphyFadli, Contributor, BatamAt 84, Aswar Rauf speaks in a rather weak and trembling voice.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Central govt stays clear of local elections

Central govt stays clear of local electionsDirect regional elections, the first in the nation's history, will be held in 226 regional administrations nationwide this year, with the first scheduled for June 1 in Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Rp 2.7 trillion lost at state-owned firms

Rp 2.7 trillion lost at state-owned firmsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRecently disclosed alleged irregularities at 16 state enterprises may have caused more than Rp 2.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Tsunami, quake victims get help from Greece

Tsunami, quake victims get help from GreeceThe Jakarta Post, MedanThe Greek government donated on Sunday nine million euros (US$10.8 million) for tsunami and earthquake victims in Aceh and Nias island, North Sumatra.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Correction to article

Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Justice eludes Trisakti victims

Justice eludes Trisakti victimsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"History speaks for itself." This was the response a mother of a victim killed during the 1998 Trisakti shooting in West Jakarta gave when asked about the zero law enforcement against the killers.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/SBY endorses replacement of KPU members

SBY endorses replacement of KPU membersWahyoe Boediwardhana and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has given the green light for a formal investigation into Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin, and also for the possible replacement ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/African embassies to observe Africa Day

African embassies to observe Africa DayJAKARTA: The embassies of African countries in Indonesia will celebrate Africa Day on Wednesday in Jakarta, the Embassy of Mozambique announced.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Tour packages: Cheaper, more convenient

Tour packages: Cheaper, more convenientT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Holiday -- It is a magic word. It is a time to forget the demands at the office or annoying household chores; it is time to escape from the daily routine and to indulge in a new experience.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Ex-councillors return haj funds

Ex-councillors return haj funds TANGERANG: Former members of Tangerang Council for the 1999- 2004 term have returned funds they received for a haj pilgrimage trip to regency coffers.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Local wood industry collapses

Local wood industry collapsesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAbout two-thirds of the nation's wood-based industry has collapsed, with a "high cost economy" and aging machinery making them uncompetitive against more efficient economies such as China and Malaysia, said Indonesian Forestry Society (MPI).

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/

The Straits Times/Asia News Network Singapore Singapore: Asia's shopping destination Singapore has not lost its allure as a shopping destination and still beats cities like Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong on price, according to a recent study.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/The ozone mafia

The ozone mafiaArne Jernelov Project Syndicate Now that the Kyoto Protocol has been ratified, with even Russia belatedly signing on, a threat is emerging against an earlier landmark in international environmental protection -- the Vienna Convention and the Montreal Protocol for defending the ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/AGO's move to drop probe against top firms queried

AGO's move to drop probe against top firms queriedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe decision by the Attorney General's Office (AGO) to drop investigations into an alleged lending scandal involving two companies linked to leaders at the highest level of government, may backfire ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Progressive ideas 'should start from grassroots'

Progressive ideas 'should start from grassroots'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe entrenched patriarchal culture and growing religious extremism here meant progressive ideas on women and their position in Islam should be disseminated at the grassroots level first to minimize serious ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Discovering fresh sights, fruit and fish in Vietnam

Discovering fresh sights, fruit and fish in VietnamTam Tam & Huu Chi, Asia News Netwokrk/VietNamNews, Ho Chi Minh City Fruitpicking, fishcatching and floating market tours are becoming more popular for domestic and international tourists to My Tho City and Cai Be Commune of Tien Giang Province, ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Thousands brace for Waisak

Thousands brace for Waisak MAGELANG, Central Java: Thousand of Buddhists have arrived here on Sunday for Waisak rituals at the Borobudur Temple, which will peak on Tuesday.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Consumers bemoan debt collectors' methods

Consumers bemoan debt collectors' methodsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter being roughed up by a credit card debt collector, Abadi Negara Sinulingga swore he would not pay the Rp 10 million (US$1,058) owing to the credit card company until he received an apology.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Steady rupiah to prop up stock market: Analysts

Steady rupiah to prop up stock market: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAnalysts expect the rupiah to remain flat against the U.S. dollar in the coming week due to a lack of sentiment.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Plan to campaign in local polls by VP criticized

Plan to campaign in local polls by VP criticizedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaElection observers criticized on Sunday the plan of high-ranking state officials to campaign for candidates in the upcoming direct regional elections, saying it illustrated a lack of impartiality and would taint ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/No paper

No paper In observance of the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment, and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Tuesday, May 24.The Post will reappear on Wednesday, May 25.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Politicians welcome move to detain KPU chief

Politicians welcome move to detain KPU chiefThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTop politicians welcomed the move to detain General Elections Commission (KPU) chief Nazaruddin Syamsuddin, saying it signaled real progress in the ongoing investigation of the high-profile corruption case.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/JJS clarifies

JJS clarifies Thank you very much for your newspaper's interest in our school. I am very appreciative of your reporter's efforts in contacting the school and conducting interviews.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Rector Forum to oversee Jambi poll

Rector Forum to oversee Jambi pollJAMBI: Poll fraud is likely in Jambi as there is only one organization accredited to observe the June 26 election for the post of Jambi Governor, an election official says.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/RI needs to make changes or it might be left behind

RI needs to make changes or it might be left behind Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has visited Indonesia three times since Ambassador Yutaka Iimura became Japan's envoy to Indonesia in May 2002.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Female artist, NGO help fight against human trafficking

Female artist, NGO help fight against human traffickingSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Gunungkidul, YogyakartaThe fourth grade students looked very happy as renowned TV presenter Dewi Hughes "taught" in front of their class.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/The danger of poor broadcasting regulations for local election

The danger of poor broadcasting regulations for local electionR. Kristiawan, Jakarta Indonesia will soon see dozens of local direct elections.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Vertu opens new store in Jakarta

Vertu opens new store in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTo increase its share in the Indonesian market, luxury mobile phone manufacturer Vertu opened on Friday its latest outlet in the country at a six-star hotel here in Jakarta.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/SBY, please axe the 'fiskal' tax

SBY, please axe the 'fiskal' tax When I came to Indonesia in 1958, optimism was in the air. My husband had a Master's degree in Economics and wanted to build up his country. Bread cost seringgit (Rp 2.5); one could catch a clean, safe Opelet (a six-seated public transport) on Jl.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 23, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 23, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Correction to article

Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/NISP values customers with 'Tanda Seru' drawing

NISP values customers with 'Tanda Seru' drawing Relaxing in a trendy up-market cafe, Shinta, a mother of two in her 30s, sips her cup of tea and sits back to enjoy a music performance by a reality TV star.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/More Indonesian students choose to study in China's universities

More Indonesian students choose to study in China's universitiesRemmy Faizal, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe number of Indonesians studying in China stood at 3,750 in 2004, with the majority of them taking language courses.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Indosat expects growth in IPVPN

Indosat expects growth in IPVPNThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTelecommunications firm PT Indosat expects a growing trend in the use of Internet Protocol Virtual Private Network (IPVPN) as people begin to see the benefits of electronic business solutions.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Rival PHSI steps up hockey efforts

Rival PHSI steps up hockey effortsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The breakaway board of the Indonesian Hockey Association (PHSI) has pledged to step up efforts to help develop field hockey in Indonesia.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Bandarlampung candidates fight to win support of paramilitary group

Bandarlampung candidates fight to win support of paramilitary groupOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungShould a dangerous, paramilitary-style martial arts group be mixed up in the equally volatile world of politics?People are asking themselves this question in Bandarlampung, where the ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/SBY's leadership for Indonesia and the world

SBY's leadership for Indonesia and the worldBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government is only eights months old since its inception last October.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/How to handle diplomacy, literacy?

How to handle diplomacy, literacy?JAKARTA: Can diplomacy and writing go hand in hand? T.S. Tirumurti, the new counselor at the Indian Embassy in Jakarta, said confidently that there would not be any problem in dealing with diplomacy and writing."By profession, I am a diplomat.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Election of PD leader stalled

Election of PD leader stalledWahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarA tough debate over standing orders and statutes forced President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's political party to postpone the election of a party leader.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Lippo hands out Rp 250m to school

Lippo hands out Rp 250m to school BEKASI: As part of the a foster parent program, Lippo Cikarang donated Rp 250 million (US$26,300) to a state elementary school in Cibarusah Jaya subdistrict in Bekasi regency.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Ex-strongman Soeharto, still at large and larger than life

Ex-strongman Soeharto, still at large and larger than lifeWimar Witoelar, Jakarta Time stood still for a moment on the morning of May 21, 1998. Millions of hearts skipped a beat upon hearing the announcement on television. President Soeharto was stepping down from power.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Japanese products invade Indonesian households

Japanese products invade Indonesian householdsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile his children watch the Japanese cartoon Doraemon on a Digitec Ninja television and his wife cooks breakfast with a Toshiba magic jar, Udin, 36, washes his Honda motorcycle in front of his house in Depok, West ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Dengue fever to soar again in May and June, officials says

Dengue fever to soar again in May and June, officials saysThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the public is preoccupied with the spate of recent polio cases of late, the Jakarta administration called on Saturday for residents to stay vigilant against dengue fever, which is on the rise again.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/New toll roads will not cure Jakarta's chronic congestion

New toll roads will not cure Jakarta's chronic congestionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration's plan to build more toll roads connecting busy areas might be seen as a good idea to some people, but transportation experts believe they could cause greater congestion.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/JP/5/ORCHID

JP/5/ORCHID Black orchid could lure tourists back to Poso Ruslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post/PosoWhile it is remains troubled by religious conflicts, the regency of Poso is one of the few in Central Sulawesi province with a great potential for tourism.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, May 24, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, May 24, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Prayer in two languages

Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/NISP customers have freedom in Singapore

NISP customers have freedom in SingaporeThanks to a cooperation agreement, Bank NISP customers traveling to Singapore can now withdraw money from 360 ATMs belonging to the OCBC Bank of Singapore.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/I and many other fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians are

I and many other fair-minded, clear-thinking Australians are very concerned for one of our citizens at the moment, Schapelle Corby. Schapelle has been the innocent victim of Australian baggage handler's drug smuggling enterprise.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/JP/5/MUI

JP/5/MUIKoran controversy hits JambiJAMBI, Jambi: Copies of the Koran carrying a photograph of gubernatorial candidate Zulkifli Nurdin have been circulating in Jambi over the past few days, sparking controversy ahead of the gubernatorial election on June 26.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Five pairs of candidates in Depok election

Five pairs of candidates in Depok electionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFive pairs of candidates have been declared eligible to contest the mayoral election in Depok on June 26.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Indonesian shuttlers look for world titles

Indonesian shuttlers look for world titlesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian shuttlers, after failing once again to win the Sudirman Cup, will be looking for redemption at the World Championships in August in Anaheim, United States."Our spirits are high.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/JP/5/KTP

JP/5/KTPAceh government ready to scrap red and white ID cards Nani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh"Oh ... you're holding a red and white identity card? You must be Acehnese then?"This sort of question is often heard during ID inspections whether within or outside of Aceh province.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Akbar institute completes survey

Akbar institute completes survey JAKARTA: The Akbar Tandjung Institute is set to unveil the results of a survey on the upcoming local leadership elections -- its first project following its establishment early this month.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Tam Tam & Huu Chi

Tam Tam & Huu Chi Asia News Netwokrk/VietNamNews Ho Chi Minh City Tourists discover fresh sights, fruit, fish Fruitpicking, fishcatching and floating market tours are becoming more popular for domestic and international tourists to My Tho City and Cai Be Commune of Tien Giang Province, about ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Parents told to take their kids for polio vaccination

Parents told to take their kids for polio vaccinationDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFearing a polio outbreak in the capital, the Jakarta administration called on all Jakartans to take their children to get a free polio vaccination between May 31 and June 28.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/Bad bank governance

Bad bank governance Lending irregularities at state-controlled Bank Mandiri, which led to the dismissal and arrest of its president and two vice presidents last week, once again shows how fragile the banking industry is, how vulnerable it is to fraud and how deficient the central bank is in its ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/'Connecting the unconnected' strategy to double Motorola sales

'Connecting the unconnected' strategy to double Motorola salesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIf you think the most lucrative markets for cell phones are in big cities like Jakarta, Surabaya and Medan, think again!Global communication firm Motorola considers regency towns to be where the money is and ...

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/'She can tell the world we exist'

'She can tell the world we exist'For the first time in two decades, Indonesia has sent a contestant to the prestigious Miss Universe contest, being held in Thailand, despite some loud protests here.

Mon, 23 May 2005

JP/done

doneCaption for Focus Issue --- Asia DestinationReutersA couple enjoy a spectacular sunset on Phuket Island's Phromthep Cape. Authorities in Thailand are advertising a blitz of cheap flights and packages to lure tourists back to tsunami-damaged areas on the resort.