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71 articles.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Prabowo may let go of Kiani

Prabowo may let go of KianiRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Berau, East KalimantanPrabowo Subianto, the former son-in-law of ex-president Soeharto, is ready to sell his controlling stake in troubled pulp producer PT Kiani Kertas if there are no investors willing to inject badly needed fresh ...

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Jambi Governor in hot water for reneging on promise

Jambi Governor in hot water for reneging on promiseJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiZulkifli Nurdin, the Jambi governor who is seeking reelection this year, is facing legal trouble over an unkept promise he made to residents.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Resident witness to change on Jl. Jaksa

Resident witness to change on Jl. JaksaAndina Sawitri Lubis, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt doesn't take long to walk the length of the road, which is just a bit wider than an alley.Jl.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Czech Embassy gets new counselor

Czech Embassy gets new counselorJAKARTA: A new diplomat who has vast experience in Asian affairs joined the Czech Embassy as its new counselor recently.Jiri Vobis also holds the post of head of mission at the embassy.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Malacca needs more warships, says TNI

Malacca needs more warships, says TNI JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) requires at least 36 warships to ensure effective security in the Strait of Malacca, where piracy is rampant, a senior officer said on Saturday.Western Region Fleet Military Commander Second Vice Adm.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Huawei plans to enters country's WCDMA market

Huawei plans to enters country's WCDMA marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTelecommunications equipment provider Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. plans to enter the country's Wideband Code Division Multiple Access (WCDMA) market beginning in the fourth quarter of this year.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Febi overpowers top seed Prima to keep the edge in rivalry

Febi overpowers top seed Prima to keep the edge in rivalryMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Febi Widhianto clearly has Prima Simpatiaji's number in their continuing rivalry for the top spot in national men's tennis.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/RI can be a great country

RI can be a great country I refer to the account in The Jakarta Post on May 21 of the presidential address on the occasion of National Awakening Day, wherein he urged the Indonesian people to "feel proud of themselves and do the best they can for the country".

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Maspion arrests, harassment or quality law enforcement?

Maspion arrests, harassment or quality law enforcement?Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhat a surprise. Alim Markus, a Surabaya-based tycoon who is best know for his clean record and successful businesses, was detained by the police on dubious criminal charges.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Sports academy falls behind the times

Sports academy falls behind the timesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ragunan in South Jakarta was once known for more than its zoo.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Jakartans suffer from 'discriminating' public service, survey says

Jakartans suffer from 'discriminating' public service, survey saysBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEconomic, religious and racial discrimination and cronyism are widespread in Jakarta's public service at the subdistrict level, a new survey says.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Be afraid, be very afraid of trash

Be afraid, be very afraid of trash There is one immediate activity to be taken before medium- and long-terms steps can begin.Start punishing people and households who/which: 1) Throw their trash into public areas. 2) don't have any tukang sampah (trash collector) coming to their place regularly.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Clinton to return to Banda Aceh

Clinton to return to Banda Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: More than two months after his visit to tsunami-ravaged Aceh, former United States president Bill Clinton will return to the province on Monday to observe the progress of the relief effort.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/JP/20/ISBEDY

JP/20/ISBEDYIsbedy, 'literary pope' of LampungOyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/BandarlampungNo discussion about Indonesian modern literature in Lampung would be complete without touching upon Isbedy Stiawan ZS.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Spirit upbeat in Kutai ahead of direct local elections

Spirit upbeat in Kutai ahead of direct local electionsRusman, The Jakarta Post, Kutai KartanegaraHeavy rain did not dampen Sudrajat's spirits during a campaign drive of a regental candidate in Kutai Kartanegara.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Several basic questions for Indonesian economists

Several basic questions for Indonesian economistsDita Indah Sari, Jakarta The debate over the pros and cons of the fuel price increase has begun to become dreary. Even though in many regions voices of opposition can still be heard, the peak of the debate has already passed.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Ex-BIN chief sues fact-finding team

Ex-BIN chief sues fact-finding team JAKARTA: The former chief of State Intelligence Body (BIN) Gen. (ret) A.M. Hendropriyono has reported two members of a fact- finding team probing the murder of human rights activist Munir to police for defamation.Hendropriyono, accompanied by his lawyer Maj.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Drought begins to affect C. Java

Drought begins to affect C. JavaDEMAK, Central Java: Drought-like conditions have been reported in Demak regency, Central Java in the past few weeks, sparking fear of an imminent harvest failure.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/The debate on democratization

The debate on democratizationEric Hiariej, Yogyakarta The fall of Soeharto has been followed by debate on the future of democratization in Indonesia. Many Indonesians believe that Soeharto's fall has created chances for the establishment of democratic institutions.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Korean broadcast launches in Asia

Korean broadcast launches in AsiaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaToting sneak peaks of TV dramas, cartoons and documentaries as well as business commodities, dozens of South Korean TV people visited Jakarta to sell some of their finest broadcast productions to local TV stations earlier this ...

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Air passengers likely to decline by 15%, says INACA

Air passengers likely to decline by 15%, says INACAThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDue to the prevailing high prices of aviation fuel, the Indonesian National Air Carriers Association (INACA) expects this year's number of domestic airline passengers to decline by up to 15 percent.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Tangguh resettlement: Moving not only body but spirit

Tangguh resettlement: Moving not only body but spiritLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Bintuni Bay, Papua Lince has finished decorating her new house. Crimson curtains drape the doorway leading to the bedrooms from the living room.

Mon, 30 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, 30 May 2005

JP/Strong quake jolts western Aceh town

Strong quake jolts western Aceh townACEH JAYA, Aceh: Another strong earthquake rocked the tsunami- devastated town of Calang, the capital of Aceh Jaya regency on Friday.The epicenter of the earthquake measuring 4.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/EKI to stage 'Battle of Love, When Love Turns Sour'

EKI to stage 'Battle of Love, When Love Turns Sour'Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an endeavor to deliver something innovative, the Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) dance company will fuse music and film in its next performance called Battle of Love, When Love Turns Sour.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/JP/5/AUSTRALIA

JP/5/AUSTRALIA Australia urges stability in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: Australia has reiterated its stance that it wants stability in Papua.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Bandung Internet shops close for fear of software piracy raids

Bandung Internet shops close for fear of software piracy raidsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungIt was about 10 a.m. and Hidayat, 32, looked nervous after talking to a friend on the telephone. He rushed into a room filled with 16 personal computers and announced that everyone had to leave.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Smoke-free school campaign kicks off

Smoke-free school campaign kicks offThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSmoking in schools may become a thing of the past now as the Indonesian AIDS Foundation (YAI) has launched a campaign to make high schools in Jakarta non-smoking zones.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Clinical guidelines sought to reduce malpractice

Clinical guidelines sought to reduce malpracticeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaExperts have called for standardized national clinical guidelines in an effort to reduce the number of cases of malpractice as well as to keep medical practitioners updated with the latest medical developments.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Indonesian safeguards against imports

Indonesian safeguards against importsHarry T. Prabawa, Jakarta As we all know, one of the consequences of free trade is that competition between domestic and imported products has increased in the domestic market.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/No real change in Jakarta politics

No real change in Jakarta politicsJohn McBeth, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore National Mandate Party (PAN) legislator Alvin Lie is a 44-year-old paragliding enthusiast with long hair and an idealistic approach to politics.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Kim Jae Won, humble TV drama ambassador

Kim Jae Won, humble TV drama ambassadorEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSporting a formal black suit, clean-cut actor Kim Jae Won hardly looked like a young star of Korean TV dramas, where the latest fashions are always a vital element."We, Koreans, regard etiquette highly.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/More police placed in embassies and hotels

More police placed in embassies and hotelsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing the bombing in Tentena, Central Sulawesi, that killed at least 20 people on Saturday, city police increased security on Sunday in strategic places, including at embassies and hotels.

Mon, 30 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, 30 May 2005

JP/'Energy-saving must be mandatory for all'

'Energy-saving must be mandatory for all'The government has asked residents of Java and Bali to save energy from May 23 to June 6 because of anticipated power supply disruptions as the government does work on its power plants.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Indosat revenues rise 13.8%

Indosat revenues rise 13.8%The Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Indosat, the country's second largest telecommunications firm, has started the year off with a positive outlook, booking a steady increase in both its earnings and net profits during this year's first quarter.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/JP/5/HIO

JP/5/HIOJoss stick producers lack capital to expandIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/MalangJoss sticks in various colors are lined up neatly in the front yard of Suhendro Pangestu's house in Jedong village in Malang regency, East Java.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Dutch photographers take aim at domestic circles

Dutch photographers take aim at domestic circlesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To meet the growing demand for the works of Dutch photographers, the Cultural Center in Jakarta, the Erasmus Huis, is currently exhibiting the works of seven lens men who have been promoting a bold new ...

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Acehnese worry about future if peace talks break down

Acehnese worry about future if peace talks break downNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehWhile many take peace for granted, for the Acehnese it is a treasured, yet elusive goal, reflected in the mixed reactions to the ongoing dialog between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in ...

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Slowly but surely, search goes on for athletic talent

Slowly but surely, search goes on for athletic talentMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's still early days in the campaign of the Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) to scour the country for the best young talent aged between 14 and 16 years.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/JP/17/TNT

JP/17/TNT TNT now serves domestic shipment, aims to be market leader The Jakarta Post JakartaTNT Express Indonesia has announced it was now serving the domestic market in 16 major cities across the country, making it the first delivery services firm that offers an integrated international and ...

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Poso blast ups security concerns

Poso blast ups security concernsThe Jakarta Post, Tentena, JakartaFlags were flown half mast on Sunday in the town of Tentena, Central Sulawesi, where two bombs exploded killing at least 20 people on Saturday morning.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Teach our children well

Teach our children well On May 16, junior high school students in Karangasem, Bali, had to take their 120-minute English language test. The last test page showed the following questions: Indonesia is a large archipelago (Correct).

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Febi and Ayu give Detec double victory at Hemaviton Challenge

Febi and Ayu give Detec double victory at Hemaviton ChallengeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Detec tennis club players dominated the Hemaviton Challenge 2005 here on Sunday with Febi Widhiyanto and Ayu Fani Damayanti winning the men's singles and women's singles respectively.

Mon, 30 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, 30 May 2005

JP/RI Embassy helps seamen's families

RI Embassy helps seamen's familiesJAKARTA: The families of two deceased Indonesian seamen -- Samsuri and Suryadi -- received insurance payouts recently with the help of Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, the embassy said recently."The heirs of Samsuri and Suryadi received S$111,000 and S$83,878.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Japan not ready for UN Security Council seat

Japan not ready for UN Security Council seatTakashi Tsujii, The Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Many business leaders and people in diplomatic circles seem to share the view that Japan adequately meets the requirements to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/The Maspion arrests, harassment or good law enforcement?

The Maspion arrests, harassment or good law enforcement?NEWS ANALYSISRiyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhat a surprise. Alim Markus, a Surabaya-based tycoon who is best know for his clean record and successful businesses, was detained by the police for on dubious criminal charges.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/~For Spotlight:

~For Spotlight:COURTESY CALL: Premier Oil Natuna Sea B.V. (PONSBV), an oil company operating in the East Natuna Sea, paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on May 20. Seen in the picture (from left to right) are BP Migas' operations deputy R.S.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Isbedy, 'literary pope' of Lampung

Isbedy, 'literary pope' of LampungOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungNo discussion about modern Indonesian literature in Lampung would be complete without touching upon Isbedy Stiawan ZS. The father of five, with two grandchildren, is now undeniably Lampung's literary icon.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/JP/5/UNDP

JP/5/UNDPElectricity returns in Maluku's formerly riot-torn areas M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/North MalukuWhile residents in North Sumatra and Java are experiencing electricity blackouts, North Maluku residents have again begun to enjoy electricity services since Thursday.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/LG aims to sell 150,000 air conditioners

LG aims to sell 150,000 air conditionersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) targets to sell up to 150,000 air conditioners this year to households and commercial properties such as offices, hotels and shopping malls, an executive said.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/City to impose zone-based levies on vendors

City to impose zone-based levies on vendorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration will impose zone-based fees on the over 141,000 street vendors operating, and critics say causing traffic, in the city.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/JP/5/FOOD

JP/5/FOODMore people in West Nusa Tenggara die of malnutrition Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/MataramAn infant has died of malnutrition in West Nusa Tenggara province, bringing to eight the number of people who have died of the affliction since January, a senior health official said on ...

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Vietnamese dancers to perform here

Vietnamese dancers to perform hereSURABAYA: A troupe of dancers from Vietnam are slated to display their talent during the Surabaya Arts Festival this year. The six dancers will perform dances created by noted French choreographer Regine Chopinot.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Traders complain of quiet conditions

Traders complain of quiet conditions JAKARTA: Traders at Kebon Jati Market in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta are complaining about quiet business conditions, saying that their incomes had dropped significantly since they were moved into their new kiosks.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Senior councillor return graft money

Senior councillor return graft moneyJAMBI: Rustam Effendi, a former councillor in East Tanjungjabung regency, has recently returned Rp 130 million (US$13,829) in state funds that he allegedly embezzled, but the Jambi Prosecutor's Office remains adamant that he will still be tried for corruption.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/A buoyant economy

A buoyant economy The economy's performance during the first six months of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration was fairly impressive, with gross domestic product growing by 6.65 percent on a yearly basis in the fourth quarter of last year and 6.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Minister visits, offers help to malnourished children

Minister visits, offers help to malnourished childrenLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa TenggaraMinister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari visited disadvantaged people in Mataram on Saturday to see for herself the extent of malnutrition among children.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/LG launches new laptops to tap RI IT market

LG launches new laptops to tap RI IT marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's laptop computer market has a newcomer. LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) has launched its new line of products, including portable computers and USB flashdiscs.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Bekasi fines over 13,000 motorists

Bekasi fines over 13,000 motorists BEKASI: Bekasi Police, working with officials from the transportation agency, ticketed 13,635 cars and motorcycles in May.Traffic police head Comr.

Mon, 30 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, 30 May 2005

JP/Govt may review security officials after bombs: SBY

Govt may review security officials after bombs: SBYReiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, HanoiFollowing the latest blasts that rocked the country, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Sunday a performance assessment of security officials was likely.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/TNT express aims to be market leader

TNT express aims to be market leaderThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTNT Express Indonesia has announced it was now serving domestic shipment to 16 major cities across the country, making it the first carrier and logistic provider that offers an integrated international and domestic service in Indonesia.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Jalan Jaksa offers more than cheap beer to tourists

Jalan Jaksa offers more than cheap beer to touristsAndina Sawitri Lubis, The Jakarta Post, JakartaClose to the center of the bustling city, Jl. Jaksa is really easy to reach.Coming alive after 5 p.m.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/NU irked by minister for deploying militia

NU irked by minister for deploying militia SIDOARJO, East Java: The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) central board has announced plans to officially reprimand Saifullah Yusuf, who chairs the organization's youth wing Ansor, after he deployed a paramilitary group during a meeting of the NU-founded ...

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Jasa Marga to close airport toll gate

Jasa Marga to close airport toll gate JAKARTA: Beginning at midnight on Sunday, toll operator Jasa Marga will close one of the three toll gates on the Cengkareng airport toll road.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Apartments everywhere, but few tenants

Apartments everywhere, but few tenantsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNew apartments and condominiums continue to flood the capital's market despite the fact only few of them are being occupied.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Mari to visit Egypt to boost trade ties

Mari to visit Egypt to boost trade tiesJAKARTA: Egypt and Indonesia will have their fourth session of the Joint Ministerial Commission for Economic and Technical Cooperation meeting in Cairo next month, Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Mohamed E. Taha said in Jakarta.

Mon, 30 May 2005

JP/Govt restarts nationwide unleaded gasoline campaign

Govt restarts nationwide unleaded gasoline campaignHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has restarted a nationwide campaign promoting the use of unleaded gasoline, imploring suppliers to introduce the fuel to outlets across the country by the end of the year.

Mon, 30 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.