Yorris slams poll delayMANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Yorris Raweyai, a candidate in the
West Irian Jaya gubernatorial election, has demanded that the
central government replace all members of West Irian Jaya General
Elections Commission due to the postponement of the election. More ...
A music club that has real classM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people are tired of music bars in Jakarta that only give
them a headache from some ear-splitting noise they call music.You know the places. More ...
Story of baby carried for 27 years unfoldsID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaTuminah's lips are parted, her eyes tightly closed as she lies on
a bed at Soetomo Hospital, Surabaya."She does not want to talk. Probably she is scared to talk to
journalists," said Taslam, her husband. More ...
The freedom of religion and the rule of apostasyMirza Tirta Kusuma, Chicago According to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights,
"Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and
religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or
belief, and freedom, either alone or in ... More ...
Strike postponed
for a week BANDUNG: The planned nationwide strike of train company PT
Kereta Api Indonesia workers will be postponed for a week and
will now start on Aug. 8. More ...
Ex-minister dies JAKARTA: Former state secretary Saadillah Mursyid passed away
on Thursday aged 68 at Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta, where
he was being treated for an undisclosed illness. More ...
Famous actress busted in drug raid on nightclubAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile many celebrities in the capital are actively campaigning
against drugs, others are still very much part of the problem. More ...
SGU establishes environmental labThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Swiss German University (SGU) on Thursday inaugurated an
environmental laboratory, which will provide its students as well
as governmental institutions with the most up-to-date research
equipment to study the environment. More ...
Indian naval visit The arrival of an Indian naval squadron in Tanjung Priok
Harbor in Jakarta Bay led by the aircraft carrier INS Viraat as
its flagship presents the most impressive display of India's
growing maritime strength since the visit of the cruiser INS
Delhi in June 1950. More ...
Child sex workers taught self-worthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"I am free."
Onie, a 16-year old girl in bootcut jeans and a tight red T-
shirt, writes the life-changing words on a piece of paper. A
piece of paper that also tells her life's story. More ...
Superbrands brightens up Indonesian marketing sceneRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Has your company ever received a letter from a certain
organization telling you that your firm has won a prestigious
award that you had never dreamed you might win? Aside from the
simple joy of recognition, your ... More ...
Admiral confident of India's future roleMeidyatama Suryodiningrat and Sabam Siagian, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persuasive, confident and proud. Characteristics not only
becoming of India's Navy chief, Adm. More ...
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing JAKARTA: A coalition of environmental organizations are
demanding that timber firms on Sumatra island that are operating
based on licenses from local chief executives stop clearing
forests there, as the central government is reviewing these
permits. More ...
Court upholds Sinyo's win JAKARTA: The Supreme Court upheld on Thursday the victory of
Sinyo Sarundayang and his running mate Freddy Sualang in the
election for North Sulawesi governor and deputy. More ...
Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lotDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe management of the Mangga Dua Square (MDS) wholesale center in
Pademangan, North Jakarta, acknowledged on Wednesday that it had
taken over a 13-meter public street alongside the Ciliwung River
and ... More ...
NGOs urge halt to forest clearing JAKARTA: A coalition of environmental organizations are
demanding that timber firms on Sumatra island that are operating
based on licenses from local chief executives stop clearing
forests there, as the central government is reviewing these
permits. More ...
Religious credibility wanes as terrorism proliferatesBenny Susetyo, Malang Over the last decade, religion has lost its full force to
contribute to the settlement of various problems of humanity. More ...
'Differences do not justify violence'The attack on the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in
Parung, Bogor, by a mob earlier this month, has raised the issue
of freedom of religion which has become even more prominent after
the authorities banned the movement. More ...
Government may buy back stake in Indosat from Singapore's firmRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe cash-strapped government is considering raising its stake in
PT Indosat, the country's second-largest telecommunication firm,
by buying back shares it sold in 2002 to Singapore ... More ...
OIC pledges Rp 12t aid for AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) has pledged Rp 12
trillion (US$1.22 billion) in reconstruction funds for tsunami-
devastated Aceh. More ...
Govt to wrap up Global's unfinished businessUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn important final step in the shutdown of fraud-riddled Bank
Global International has ended, with the government finishing its
verification of the bank's depositor accounts, and honoring 79
percent of them, or 5,213 ... More ...
Irene conquers world championThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian chess teenager Irene Kharisma stunned 2004 world
champ Klaudia Kulon of Poland in the 10th round of the girls'
under-14 event in the World Youth Chess Championships in Belfort,
France, on Wednesday. More ...
'Islamic boarding schools oppose terrorism, violence': Didi HilmanYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPesantren -- or Islamic boarding schools -- have found themselves
in an awkward position with the nation being hit by a number of
terrorist attacks over the past few years. More ...
Reality TV fuels dreamsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA week before the country hosts a regional meeting on the
Millennium Development Goals to reduce poverty, a survey found
that more Indonesians are watching reality TV shows with the hope
that their lives can dramatically improve like ... More ...
Child prostitutes lie to surviveThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough no-one can ever be absolutely certain, it is estimated
that there are about 800 children aged 14 to 18 years old who are
employed as sex workers in the red light cafes of Bambu Apus,
East Jakarta. More ...
Inco expects rise in production costs due to higher fuel pricesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed nickel mining company PT International Nickel
Indonesia will see a 7 percent rise in its unit cost of
production due to the government's decision to apply market
prices on fuel ... More ...
Govt has enough money to train workers: ExportersRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLabor exporters are urging the government to utilize billions of
dollars collected from labor exports and foreign workers to
finance training and retraining programs that Indonesian workers
need to compete ... More ...
Extra-judicial execution in UK The news that the British police carried out what was in
effect an extra-judicial execution of an unarmed Brazilian in the
sweep for those responsible for the London bomb outrages is for
me as a British citizen both appalling and saddening. More ...
3 arrested over phone smuggling JAKARTA: City police arrested three members of a syndicate
specializing in smuggling cellular phones and seizeed hundreds of
the units early this week.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. More ...
JP/2/kaurFailed candidates detained over Bengkulu riotEva C. Komandjaja
The Jakarta Post/JakartaPolice say they detained on Thursday four people accused of
inciting a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, involving
thousands of people protesting the result of the recent regental
election. More ...
People of Yemeni origin play full role in Indonesia's developmentIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaSewu wolungatus paetung puluhantahune
Nduk kampong Arab papan panggone
Gedhe dhukur njenggeret cakrike
Klumpukane wong ngendoni ati sumpege
Cikar Mandheg mapine manut
Landa ireng capital ... More ...
Finally, Washington is ready to play ballJonathan D. Pollack, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Newport, Rhode Island For the first time since the unraveling of the Agreed
Framework accords in late 2002, there is guarded optimism about
progress on the North Korean nuclear issue. More ...
Superbrands Award provides access to expanded market Several recipients of the Superbrands Award have expressed
hope that the award is expected to serve as an effective
marketing tool that will provide access to an expanded market. More ...
IMF warns RI of challenges aheadThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMore prudent budgeting and the removal of fuel subsidies are
important challenges ahead for the government, if it wants to
consolidate the progress Indonesia has made in recent years, the
International Monetary Fund says. More ...
JP/5/REPORT1One view of the history of 'pesantren'The term pesantren comes from the word santri (Islamic boarding
school student) and when affixed with pe- and -an forms the
meaning in the Indonesian/Malay languages -- of an Islamic
boarding school. More ...
Chicken restaurants, vendors see sales drop Fadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamThe kitchen at Windsor Fried Chicken in Batam is not nearly as
busy as it was just weeks ago, and employees like Asrul, 34, now
often find themselves with little more to do than try and look
busy. More ...
Propaganda films don't always have to suckM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Propaganda films are usually made on the assumption that they
are the means by which the intended messages can reach the
audience in the first instance, and all artistic considerations
must therefore take a ... More ...
Australia helps Acehnese schoolNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehSeven months after the tsunami, spirits at a medical polytechnic
campus have picked up despite the destruction wrought by the
disaster still evident. There is no signpost bearing the campus
name nor fence surrounding the school. More ...
Regions differ in handling of bird fluThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs public concern escalates over the spread of bird flu, with two
new suspected cases reported in Jakarta after three recent deaths
in Tangerang, sales of eggs, chicken meat and chicken dishes in
markets, restaurants and street stalls ... More ...
Promoting multi-religious educationMuhamad Ali, Hawaii How serious are we, civic, religious and government leaders,
in putting into practice multi-religious education in national
and local educational systems? The Declaration of Bali as a
result of the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) has shown a ... More ...
RI should not rush into taking stance on UN reforms Primastuti Handayani
The Jakarta Post/BeijingIndonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the
increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as
voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of
Foreign ... More ...
TNI prepares contingency plan for Aceh truceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) has prepared a contingency plan to
anticipate possible violations of the Aceh peace agreement
scheduled for signing on Aug. 15.TNI Commander Gen. More ...
Indonesia dominates Milo OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Pia Zebadiah upset second-seed Tai Yi of China as young
Indonesian shuttlers dominated the quarterfinal matches at the
Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championship here on
Thursday. More ...
Brand awards should be praised and criticizedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uci Sanusi, 45, would never smoke anything other than Dji Sam
Soe clove cigarettes, which he has smoked since he was 18.Uci, who works for a printing company on Jl. More ...
Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Khaled Abou El Fadl of the University of California in Los
Angeles (UCLA), who is known as a strong critic of puritan
Wahhabi Islam, visited Yogyakarta earlier this week to deliver a
keynote speech during the four-day International Conference ... More ...
Motorists told to get cars testedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCar and motorcycle owners have six months to take their vehicles
in for an emission test, as required under Bylaw No. 2/2005 on
air pollution control, or face the possibility of being unable to
renew their vehicle's registration. More ...
Indonesia braces for Kawasaki virusThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHot on the heels of the polio and avian influenza outbreaks,
Indonesia is back on alert for a new virus that has reportedly
struck a child victim, a health official said on Thursday. More ...
Losing candidates detained over election violenceEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice say they detained on Thursday four people accused of
inciting a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, involving
thousands of people protesting the result of the recent regental
election. More ...
RI files complaint over territorial violation by KLEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has lodged a protest with the Malaysian government over
the foiled arrest of a number of fishermen aboard three Malaysian
trawlers and a possible territorial violation. More ...
Legislators face trip markup caseTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore irregularities have been unveiled in the use of state money
by members of the House of Representatives Commission III for
legal and human rights during their recent working visit to Bali. More ...
Pluralism within Islam After Indonesia's success in hosting an interfaith dialog
involving 39 Asian and European countries in Bali last week, the
nation would do well to address a no less pressing issue at home:
promoting an intra-faith dialog, more specifically among
different Muslim groups. More ...
Parents protest enrollment procedure BEKASI: More than 60 parents from Pekayon, Bekasi rallied in
front of the Bekasi regional council on Thursday to protest the
enrollment procedure at the regency's SMU Negeri 8. More ...
TV Today: Friday, July 29, 2005
.TB.30" .90"TVRI
.tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hello Kitty8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Koran Recital1:00 p.m. More ...
MUI attacks progressive Islamic movementThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn what was widely seen as an apparent campaign against freedom
of thought and religion, the state-sanctioned Indonesian Ulema
Council (MUI) issued on Thursday a fatwa outlawing liberal
Islamic thoughts. More ...
Hassan urges caution in UN reform debatePrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingIndonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the
increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as
voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of
Foreign Affairs Hassan ... More ...
From Bali to Holland, with loveRachel Greaves, Contributor, Kerobokan, BaliOne morning in October 2000, Jebeh Nyoman Yanti was walking along
Sanur Beach, as she did every morning with her friends, looking
for customers to attract to the market stalls. More ...
Garin's 'Rindu Kami Padamu' named Best Asian MovieThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGarin Nugroho's 7th feature film, Rindu Kami Padamu (Of Love and
Eggs) was named The Best Film in the 7th Osian's Cinefan Asian
Film Festival on Sunday in New Delhi, India, outshining 120
movies from 30 countries in Asia. More ...
Pay increase aimed at stemming low productivityRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla reiterated on Thursday that efforts to
improve the welfare of civil servants could not be put off any
longer as the country's bureaucracy and governance were
suffering. More ...
Councillor lashes out at district headsMEDAN, North Sumatra: A Medan councillor condemned on Wednesday
seven district heads in Medan for traveling to Malaysia. More ...
'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacksYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/BogorPesantren around the country have been associated with terrorism
since a series of terrorist attacks began in this country several
years ago, including the Bali and Marriott bombings. More ...
Hotels fully booked for Zheng He festivalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangMost of the star-rated and budget hotels in Semarang are fully
booked as the celebration of the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's
voyage draws near. More ...
Ampel, destination for tourism, prayerIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaAll of a sudden, several men aged around 26, sitting at the
entrance to Jl. Nyamplungan, Ampel, Surabaya, got up and
approached The Jakarta Post. More ...
Merpati: Number one? The official schedule of Merpati Airlines, effective June 30
till July 31, which has been posted up in every Merpati Office,
shows for flights MZ 606 and 615 (Denpasar-Maumere-Denpasar) a
Fokker 28 aircraft, one hour 15 minutes flight time and a Rp
721,000 one way fare. More ...
Service industry to dominate businessRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, BaliThe global business environment will change dramatically in the
near future with the service industry dominating the world
economy, and developing countries like Indonesia must improve
their service industry if ... More ...
Palyja, TPJ promise bigger investmentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo foreign partners of city tap water company PAM Jaya -- PAM
Lyonaisse Jaya (Palyja) and Thames PAM Jaya -- have promised
higher investment this year and in coming years. More ...
Embracing religion
is loving peace Up until quite recently I had never heard of Ahmadiyah, nor
would I have most likely except for the unruly acts of
intolerance visited upon the unfortunate and apparently peaceful
members of that sect by a mob of righteous fanatics who just
happen to be ... More ...
RI, China seal economic and defense dealsPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Chinese President Hu
Jintao witnessed the signing of five agreements on the economy,
tsunami assistance projects, defense technology and education at
the Great Hall of the ... More ...
Surabaya hotels offer special packagesSURABAYS: To raise the level of their occupancy rate, several
hotels in Surabaya have improved services to their guests, among
other things, by offering them a special package.Garden Palace Hotel at Jl. More ...
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