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48 articles.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Parents who refuse to join polio program face fines

Parents who refuse to join polio program face finesRemmy Faizal and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs part of its efforts to free the capital of polio, the city administration said on Tuesday that it would deal firmly with parents who refused to take their children to polio vaccination ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Sterner sanctions sought in polio vaccinations

Sterner sanctions sought in polio vaccinationsRemmy Faizal and Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaAs part of its efforts to free the capital of polio, the city administration said on Tuesday that it would deal firmly with parents who refused to take their children to polio vaccination posts ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Siaw, Adam reach third round of billiard cup

Siaw, Adam reach third round of billiard cup Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Champion of the third leg of the A Mild Billiard Cup 2005 Robby Suarly was the lone exception on Tuesday as national players were little troubled in advancing in the Jakarta stop.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/checked --JSR

checked --JSR 'Hallyu' wave flows on in IndonesiaEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On her first chance to go to South Korea, Korean TV drama buff Lanny Tricya, 32, immediately prepared for the tour in her own special way.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/More difficult times await Hamid after Helsinki trip

More difficult times await Hamid after Helsinki tripThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, BandungMinister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin will have a tough task ahead when he leads the government's negotiators in peace talks with Acehnese leaders in Helsinki on Thursday.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Part 1 of 2: Revisiting our foreign policy

Part 1 of 2: Revisiting our foreign policySusilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Jakarta Some 57 years ago, in 1948, Vice-President Mohammad Hatta made a speech titled Mendayung di antara dua karang or rowing between two reefs.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/No regrets over 'Hukumonline.com'

No regrets over 'Hukumonline.com'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral friends commented that Ibrahim Assegaf might lose his mind for deciding to leave his prospective career as a senior lawyer in one of the most established law firms in the country.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Homemade firearms seized in Poso

Homemade firearms seized in Poso POSO, Central Sulawesi: Ahead of the elections for Poso regent, Indonesian military personnel in have Poso discovered at least 40 handmade firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition of various sizes, and a handmade bomb on Sunday.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Govt points to progress, chronic problems remain

Govt points to progress, chronic problems remainThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA persistently high unemployment rate and the problem of chronic graft in the bureaucracy leading to a high cost economy are overshadowing the current administration's successes in maintaining macroeconomic stability, a ...

Wed, 25 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.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/'Should she wear pajamas'

'Should she wear pajamas'For the first time in two decades, an Indonesian citizen has joined the prestigious Miss Universe contest, held in Bangkok, Thailand this year. The participation of Artika Sari Devi in the beauty contest, however, has drawn protests at home.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/TUK to screen films from German producer

TUK to screen films from German producerJP/17/TUKchecked --JSR TUK to screen films from German producer In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Party to help Susilo get reelected

Party to help Susilo get reelectedWahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe next national election is more than four years away, but the newly elected leader of the Democrat Party, Hadi Utomo, has set his sights on leading the party to a major haul of legislative votes and the reelection ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/RI records $1b oil trade deficit in Q1

RI records $1b oil trade deficit in Q1Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite strong gas exports helping to keep Indonesia's overall oil and gas trade account in the black, the country is still on a trend of becoming a net oil importer, already booking more than US$1 billion oil trade ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Four schools win green competition

Four schools win green competition JAKARTA: Four high schools in Greater Jakarta have won a green school competition and each will be given a Rp 25 million grant to help finance their green programs for one year.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Exhibition chronicles Pattern's Indonesian journey

Exhibition chronicles Pattern's Indonesian journey JP/19/LITHOchecked -- JSR Exhibition chronicles Pattern's Indonesian journey Pattern gives form to IndonesiaM.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/President Susilo should bring Soeharto to court

President Susilo should bring Soeharto to court It has been seven years since Soeharto stepped down as president on May 21, 1998, after 32 years in office. The former president remains "untouchable" despite allegations of human rights abuses and corruption during his reign.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Legal matters hinders move to suspend KPU chief

Legal matters hinders move to suspend KPU chiefMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post,JakartaLegal loopholes in the election law have prevented the government and the House of Representatives from immediately suspending General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/TV Program: Thursday, May 26, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, May 26, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/No blackouts on Monday, Wednesday not as lucky

No blackouts on Monday, Wednesday not as luckyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNo blackouts were reported in Java and Bali on Monday despite the reduced power supply in the area, although the planned rotating blackouts would likely take place on Wednesday, the state utility firm PT PLN said on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Economy strunggles over shaky political ground

Economy strunggles over shaky political groundUmar Juoro, Jakarta The strong political support that voters gave to directly elected President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the take-over of the largest political party Golkar by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, has not yet turned the government into a ...

Wed, 25 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.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/House commission hawkish over ongonging Aceh peace talks

House commission hawkish over ongonging Aceh peace talksTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLegislators and the government have agreed not to open the door for more talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) should the next round fail to strike a deal to put an end to the armed conflict in the ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Govt points to progress, but chronic problems remain

Govt points to progress, but chronic problems remainThe Jakarta Post JakartaA persistently high unemployment rate and the problem of chronic graft in the bureaucracy leading to a high cost economy are overshadowing the current administration's successes in maintaining macroeconomic stability, a ...

Wed, 25 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.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/checked --JSR

checked --JSR 'Hallyu' wave flows on in IndonesiaEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On her first chance to go to South Korea, Korean TV drama buff Lanny Tricya, 32, immediately prepared for the tour in her own special way.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Jealous woman threatens girlfriend of former boyfriend

Jealous woman threatens girlfriend of former boyfriendAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaAn intensely jealous woman has been detained for allegedly threatening to blow up the school where the girlfriend of her ex- boyfriend works in the United States.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Libel case closed against 'SCTV'

Libel case closed against 'SCTV' YOGYAKARTA: A defamation case between Gadjah Mada University economist Revrisond Baswir and SCTV has been closed, after the former publicly apologized on Monday to the private television station.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/'Kartu Seru' holders have freedom in Singapore

'Kartu Seru' holders 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.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Three die in fresh clash in Maluku

Three die in fresh clash in MalukuM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonFresh clashes have erupted in West Maluku Tenggara regency, Maluku on Friday, killing three people and injuring 51 others, police said on Monday.According to chief of West Maluku Tenggara police, Comr. Pol.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/A foreign affair

A foreign affair President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono embarks today on, arguably, his most important state visit since taking office.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Siaw flies flag alone in billiard cup last eight

Siaw flies flag alone in billiard cup last eightMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Siaw Wieto is the last man standing as the only national squad player through to the quarterfinals of the fourth leg of the A Mild Billiard Cup 2005 on Tuesday.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Acupuncture gaining more popularity in Indonesia

Acupuncture gaining more popularity in IndonesiaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaOnce discounted as non-scientific healing method, acupuncture has gained growing credibility and popularity internationally.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Susilo to open RI handicraft exhibit in Tokyo visit

Susilo to open RI handicraft exhibit in Tokyo visitZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is to open a handicraft exhibition in Tokyo during his scheduled visit to Japan next week, to promote Indonesian culture and hopefully boost trade, tourism and ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/TNI and police still needed in Aceh

TNI and police still needed in Aceh In the May 14 edition of The Jakarta Post, critics asked why the government failed to withdraw troops from Aceh after lifting the state of civil emergency in the province.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Jakarta to host infrastructure meet

Jakarta to host infrastructure meetThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration will host the Jakarta Infrastructure Summit late next month in a bid to attract local and foreign investors to take part in infrastructure development, including the seven planned inner city toll roads.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Susilo and Koizumi set to officiate FTA talks

Susilo and Koizumi set to officiate FTA talksZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Japan Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi are set to officially begin negotiations on a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) during Susilo's visit to Japan next ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Singapore Embassy responds

Singapore Embassy responds I refer to the article S'pore a 'killing field' for RI migrant workers: Study, published in The Jakarta Post on May 16.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Govt probing into haj graft case

Govt probing into haj graft case JAKARTA: Special antigraft team chief Hendarman Supandji has asked police investigators to declare suspects within two weeks in a matter of alleged corruption in the management of the Islamic haj pilgrimage during the period 2001-2005.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Economist Mubyarto dies at 67

Economist Mubyarto dies at 67Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaEconomist Mubyarto passed away on Tuesday after being treated for three days at the Dr. Sardjito Hospital in Yogyakarta for a heart problem and pleurisy. He was 67.

Wed, 25 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.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Bank NISP thanks customers with drawing

Bank NISP thanks customers with 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.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Relief aid still stranded in sea port

Relief aid still stranded in sea portApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanHundreds of containers of humanitarian relief aid are still stranded in Belawan port in North Sumatra despite central government instructions that all of them be taken immediately to tsunami and earthquake victims in Aceh ...

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Four nabbed for private TV porn

Four nabbed for private TV porn JAKARTA: Four persons identified as Aheng, Liliani Ukardi, Chuah Sioe Luan and Rudi, were recently arrested for illegally broadcasting foreign and pornographic programs to their customers across the city, police said on Monday.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Prosecutors probe alleged graft in KPUD

Prosecutors probe alleged graft in KPUDBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is investigating allegations of corruption in the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) involving around Rp 13 billion (US$1.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Jealous woman detained for threatening to blow up school

Jealous woman detained for threatening to blow up schoolAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn intensely jealous woman has been detained for allegedly threatening to blow up the school where the girlfriend of her ex- boyfriend works in the United States.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Cosmetics shipment thieves arrested

Cosmetics shipment thieves arrested JAKARTA: City police officers said they had arrested six people last week in Pekayon subdistrict, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, for alleged theft of a full-size shipping container loaded with cosmetics, which was about to be exported.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr.

Wed, 25 May 2005

JP/Malaysia must engage with Asia to manage its vulnerabilities

Malaysia must engage with Asia to manage its vulnerabilitiesMukul G. Asher, Singapore Perceptions about Malaysia being a successful middle-income country are increasingly being coupled with concerns about its domestic and external vulnerabilities which, if not addressed urgently, could jeopardize ...