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Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/JP/19/RAIN

JP/19/RAINRI film 'Rainmaker' honored at Shanghai filmfestJohn Badalu Contributor/BeijingThe Eighth Shanghai International Film Festival declared Rainmaker (Impian Kemarau), directed by Ravi Bharwani, Best Film in the New Asian Talent competition, which ran from June 11 though June 19.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Mercedes offers dealers incentive

Mercedes offers dealers incentive JAKARTA: To strengthen its leadership in the premium market segment -- with a total of 721 units sold in the first five months of this year -- PT DaimlerChrysler Indonesia has launched the Mercedes- Benz Service Excellence Award in the country.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/RI Embassy responds

RI Embassy responds We have taken due note of Ahson Saeed Hasan's article titled President's mission to U.S. needs proactive follow up, published in The Jakarta Post on June 21.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Wild and loony japanese hair trendiness

Wild and loony japanese hair trendinessEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta This year, there has been a new hair trend that suits many kinds of people. It is called the "swing hair style", which has a free movement and textured cut, but the final result still has an air of elegance.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govt much

Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govt muchMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government downplayed the recent decline in the shares of state telecommunications company PT Telkom, saying it commonly occurs when a publicly listed state firm deals with a ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Jember's blind people neglected in direct election for regent

Jember's blind people neglected in direct election for regentSlamet Susanto and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/JemberA large number of disabled persons in Jember were unable to cast votes in the direct regental elections here on June 22, indicating that their right to vote had been ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/BIN involved in killing Munir: Team

BIN involved in killing Munir: TeamTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter having strong suspicions of the role of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) in the poisoning of rights activist Munir, a government-sanctioned fact finding team concluded earlier this week that the agency was ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Mercedes-Benz to launch S-Class, continues to serve the haves

Mercedes-Benz to launch S-Class, continues to serve the havesPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith about 485,000 of its S-Class vehicles sold worldwide over the past seven years, Mercedes-Benz continues to serve the VIP segment ranging from businesspeople, celebrities and heads ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/BMW 7-Series now available for dignitaries

BMW 7-Series now available for dignitariesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBusiness leaders and prominent dignitaries in Indonesia will have a new option in driving comfort and style with the launch of the latest BMW 7 Series at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, South Jakarta.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPO

Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPOThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShares of shipping firm PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line cruised into positive territory, gaining 12 percent on Wednesday during its first day of trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Police name four suspects in taxi case

Police name four suspects in taxi caseCity police investigators said on Wednesday that they had named four suspects in a forgery case related to the issuance of an operational permit for taxi company PT Primer Metro Transindo."Definitely, this is a forgery case.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/We are in a doomed society

We are in a doomed society We live in a doomed society. I may not have lived in many places to compare, but the abuse of power in our society has reached such heights that we can't seem to be bothered anymore with what's happening around us.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Malnutrition report dampens anniversary

Malnutrition report dampens anniversaryDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs Jakarta celebrated its 478th anniversary on Wednesday, the city administration made public a report of a further 26 malnourished children in the capital.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Surabaya mayoral candidates go on fat spending binge

Surabaya mayoral candidates go on fat spending bingeIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaCandidates standing in the Surabaya mayoral election have admitted to going on a spending spree during the campaign, but seem determined to continue spending in a last-ditch effort to woo undecided ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Sea territory an agenda item for regional elections

Sea territory an agenda item for regional electionsI Made Andi Arsana, Sydney The local leadership elections currently taking place are one of the most important current issues in Indonesia.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Expatriates renovate elementary school

Expatriates renovate elementary school BOGOR: A group of expatriates have renovated state elementary school Cipicung 05 in Ledeng village, Cijeruk district, Bogor regency.Besides renovating the classrooms, the expatriates also built a library and a basketball court.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/City anniversary activities reflect diversity of city

City anniversary activities reflect diversity of cityDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta looked different Wednesday. Cleaner parks, streets and colored decorations and lights indicated that the city was in a festive mood.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Commission OKs state budget revision

Commission OKs state budget revisionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives Budget Commission has finally given its official nod to the government's 2005 state budget revision, which will enable the poor to receive much-needed assistance and for tsunami-stricken Acehnese ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Govt plans more projects secure Kalimantan borders

Govt plans more projects secure Kalimantan bordersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will soon increase development projects in border areas on Kalimantan island, which Indonesia shares with Malaysia, in a move aimed at 'securing' the region, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced on ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Asia lose momentum in international reactor bid

Asia lose momentum in international reactor bidMichael Richardson, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Six of the world's leading powers are due to meet in Russia at the end of this month to try to settle a long-running dispute over whether France or Japan should host a revolutionary ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/New Atoz offers greater power but still fuel-efficient

New Atoz offers greater power but still fuel-efficientSales of the small, moderately powered vehicles, referred to as "city cars", have skyrocketed in the past few months. Since the Honda Jazz was launched in March 2004, for example, more than 31,000 of these compact cars have hit the streets.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Leaders must focus on one job

Leaders must focus on one job The inauguration of Malam Sambat (MS) Kaban -- the forestry minister in the present cabinet -- as chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) on June 12 has created yet another minister who also holds a political party leader's post, like Vice President Jusuf ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Airlines close down some routes from Surabaya

Airlines close down some routes from SurabayaIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaDue to ever-rising aviation fuel prices, several domestic airlines have either reduced or closed down several Surabaya- based flights since the beginning of the year.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Piloting Garuda through turbulence

Piloting Garuda through turbulenceRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor Emirsyah Satar, returning to troubled national flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia was like a trip down memory lane when he first worked at the airline as its chief financial officer (CFO) tasked with preventing it from ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Airlines stop some fights from Surabaya

Airlines stop some fights from SurabayaIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaDue to ever-rising aviation fuel prices, several domestic airlines have either reduced or closed down several Surabaya- based flights since the beginning of the year.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Rookies try out in water polo nationals

Rookies try out in water polo nationals MEDAN, North Sumatra: The second national under-17 water polo tournament for rookies is being held here before the nationals begin on Friday, with players vying for a spot on the national junior squad.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/TNI, ministry to boost efficiency

TNI, ministry to boost efficiency JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense and the Indonesia Military (TNI) headquarters have agreed to improve communications aimed at boosting the efficiency in the procurement of military equipment.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Admiralty courts in the making

Admiralty courts in the makingTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is considering establishing maritime courts to try criminals operating in Indonesian waters, with the Navy arguing that dealing with such cases through the conventional courts is proving ineffective.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/'Celebrations should be modest'

'Celebrations should be modest'Jakarta is celebrating its 478th anniversary, which fell on June 22, with a series of events until next month. Many people say the administration should put its money into improving public services, rather than buying fireworks.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Disabled people seek fairer deal

Disabled people seek fairer dealThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Disabled People's Forum has urged the City Council to introduce a bylaw requiring better access facilities for the city's disabled.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Fans protest over radio's closure

Fans protest over radio's closure JAKARTA: A community group comprising Jakarta News FM listeners has urged the House of Representatives, the government and the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) to intervene and find a solution to the internal conflict at the privately owned radio station.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Assessing democratic governance in 'moderate Muslim democracies'

Assessing democratic governance in 'moderate Muslim democracies'Moazzem Hossain, The Daily Star, Asia News Network, Dhaka Through the courtesy of Bill Clinton, Bangladesh is known in the West as a Moderate Muslim Democracy (MMD).During his visit in 2000, the former U.S.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Commission OKs state budget revision

Commission OKs state budget revisionUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe House of Representatives Budget Commission has finally given its official nod to the government's 2005 state budget revision, which will enable the poor to receive much-needed assistance and for tsunami-stricken ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR Kho Ping Hoo goes digitalEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAlthough Asmaraman Sukowati Kho Ping Hoo died 11 years ago, his work has survived into the digital age.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Transportation a time-old problem

Transportation a time-old problemThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city's metamorphic public transportation system captured in a photo exhibition at the Jakarta History Museum on Jl. Fatahillah, West Jakarta, revealed more than development in progress.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Govt, Exxon near deal on Cepu project

Govt, Exxon near deal on Cepu projectRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S. energy giant ExxonMobil Corp.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Motorcyclist dies in pileup involving presidential guards

Motorcyclist dies in pileup involving presidential guardsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo motorcycles, one van and a presidential guard truck were involved in a pileup on Jl.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/RI needs a marine contingency plan

RI needs a marine contingency planAdi Lazuardi, Antara News Agency/SorongAs a maritime nation rich in natural resources, such as oil and timber, Indonesia should have a national contingency plan to protect its waters from oil spills due to accidents at sea.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/SBI rate raised to 8.18 percent

SBI rate raised to 8.18 percent JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia raised on Wednesday its benchmark one- month SBI interest rate 12 basis points to 8.18 percent, from 8.06 percent last week, absorbing Rp 11.25 trillion (some US$1.18 billion) from the market during the day's auction of the notes.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, June 24, 2005

TV Today: Friday, June 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Documentary11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Thailand interested in importing gas from RI

Thailand interested in importing gas from RILeony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaThailand's state oil and gas company PTT PCL may bid for oil and gas blocks in Indonesia and also purchase natural gas amid soaring global oil prices.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Prosecutor target KPUD suppliers

Prosecutor target KPUD suppliersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSix of nine companies offered contracts by the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) in 2004 supplied fictitious addresses, making it difficult for prosecutors investigating alleged graft in the commission to track down the ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Righting property rights

Righting property rights We doubt most of the demonstrators who took to the streets to protest the presidential regulation on the acquisition of land for infrastructure projects actually read the regulation.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Ten questioned in Peruri case

Ten questioned in Peruri caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least 10 people have been questioned as witness in an alleged Rp 2.3 billion (US$242 million) corruption scam at the state security printer, Peruri, a police officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Kalla swears he was not involved in haj fund scandal

Kalla swears he was not involved in haj fund scandalEva C. Komandjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla dismissed on Wednesday the allegation that he was involved in the multibillion rupiah haj funds scandal, saying that he had acted on state ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Court ruling sought in land swap deal

Court ruling sought in land swap deal JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration is seeking a ruling from the Supreme Court to end a land swap deal involving SMP 56 junior high school in Melawai, South Jakarta.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Polio cases begins to spread, 'more vaccinations needed'

Polio cases begins to spread, 'more vaccinations needed'The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolio has started to spread to the previously unaffected province of Central Java, where at least one case has been found less than a week before the second round of a mass polio immunization drive, health officials ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPO

Arpeni shares on crest of a wave after IPOThe Jakarta Post JakartaShares of shipping firm PT Arpeni Pratama Ocean Line cruised into positive territory, gaining 12 percent on Wednesday during its first day of trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govt

Telkom's falling shares may not hurt govtMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government downplayed the recent decline in the shares of state telecommunications company PT Telkom, saying it commonly occurs when a publicly listed state firm deals with a ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Indonesian film 'The Rainmaker' honored at Shanghai filmfest

Indonesian film 'The Rainmaker' honored at Shanghai filmfestJohn Badalu, Contributor, BeijingThe Eighth Shanghai International Film Festival declared The Rainmaker (Impian Kemarau), directed by Ravi Bharwani, Best Film in the New Asian Talent competition, which ran from June 11 though June 19.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Saudi govt pays to rebuild schools

Saudi govt pays to rebuild schools JAMBI: The Saudi Arabian government has donated Rp 1.4 billion (US$145,000) for the reconstruction of four elementary schools in Muarojambi regency, Jambi, which were damaged by floods early this year.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Gaikindo reports 34% increase in sales

Gaikindo reports 34% increase in salesThe Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) reported domestic car sales increased 34.4 percent in the first five months of this year from the same period last year to 246,443 units from 183,348.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Fuel stock up, still below safe level

Fuel stock up, still below safe levelMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas firm PT Pertamina found a little breathing room on Wednesday as pumps unloaded imported fuel from tankers, slightly increasing domestic fuel stockpiles to 18 days supply, from ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Military ammunition discovered in crackdown on terrorists

Military ammunition discovered in crackdown on terroristsOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA truck loaded with ammunition commonly used by the military has been detained by Lampung Police, who suspect a link to a terrorist group.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

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JP/ /The Philippines: A Reality CheckJamil Maidan Flores Jakarta On the eve of the observance of the 107th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence, there seems to be little to celebrate, if you go by all the bad news bannered by the newspapers and blared by the other media.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Papua council changes name

Papua council changes name JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua provincial council officially changed its name to the Papua People's Representative Council in a plenary session on Wednesday.The change, based on Law No.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Unemployment rate among housewives on the rise: BPS

Unemployment rate among housewives on the rise: BPSZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith unemployment on the increase, more women described themselves last year as housewives, the latest labor data reveals.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Boy dies due to malnutrition after months in Ambon shelter

Boy dies due to malnutrition after months in Ambon shelterM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonTwo days after he was taken to Al-Fatah Hospital in Ambon, 15- month-old Harun died of malnutrition on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Thailand interested in importing RI gas

Thailand interested in importing RI gasLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThailand's state oil and gas company PTT PCL may bid for oil and gas blocks in Indonesia and also purchase natural gas amid soaring global oil prices.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Nias children getting closer to home

Nias children getting closer to homeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanTen Nias children, who had been illegally taken to Jakarta, arrived at Polonia airport in Medan, North Sumatra, on Wednesday.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Native help local students learn Mandarin

Native help local students learn MandarinThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lao tse, wo ai ni! (Teacher, I love you!) Imagine having spent a whole year teaching Mandarin to high school students and at the end that is one of the few phrases they can say.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Muslims urged to use intellect to understand the Holy Koran

Muslims urged to use intellect to understand the Holy KoranHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the Holy Koran contains God's words, why did He create the religious text in such a way that it could be open to multiple interpretations and misunderstandings?The answer, according to Muslim scholar ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Kalla under fire for rebuking Lemhannas

Kalla under fire for rebuking LemhannasTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLegislators lashed out at Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Wednesday for reprimanding a state defense institute for criticizing the ongoing Aceh peace talks.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Asia, Mideast rediscovering each other

Asia, Mideast rediscovering each otherGoh Chok Tong, Singapore I first visited the Middle East more than 30 years ago. I was then working for our national shipping company. Among the countries I visited was Egypt. I went there before the Suez Canal was reopened. Unfortunately, I lost my luggage.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/The role of EAS in an East Asian community

The role of EAS in an East Asian communityMakmur Keliat, Jakarta What are the future prospects for regional integration in East Asia? This question is pertinent because the ASEAN Foreign Ministers (AFM) meeting held in Cebu two months ago seems to have failed to map out a role for the East Asia ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Public canings to start in Aceh for gamblers

Public canings to start in Aceh for gamblersNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehMuhammad Ali, a convicted gambler facing a public caning, gave a weary look when asked about his punishment. The man in his 40s confessed that he had left his fate to God.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Illegal timber used in Aceh

Illegal timber used in AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehAid agencies were using illegally felled timber to reconstruct tsunami-hit Aceh and putting the province's protected forests at risk, a foreign environmentalist says.

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Leaders must focus on one job

Leaders must focus on one job The inauguration of Malam Sambat (MS) Kaban -- the forestry minister in the present cabinet -- as chairman of the Crescent Star Party (PBB) on June 12 has created yet another minister who also holds a political party leader's post, like Vice President Jusuf Kalla who ...

Thu, 23 Jun 2005

JP/Italian guitarist display his mastery

Italian guitarist display his masteryM. Taufiqurrahman and Jim Read, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stage fright is a specter that can haunt even an internationally acclaimed artist who has traveled extensively in his concert career.