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71 articles.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Hospital hit bywater shortage

Hospital hit bywater shortageBENGKULU: Djawatan Kesehatan Rakyat Hospital in Bengkulu city is running low on water due to a supply problem.Patients' relatives have been helping the hospital by filling its tank with water taken from nearby wells.Capt.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Local democracy lives

Local democracy lives A month into the direct regional elections, both predictable and interesting results have been observed.In spite of some shortcomings, which are only to be expected in such a comprehensive undertaking, the elections have proceeded smoothly.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Kampong on alert over escaped crocs

Kampong on alert over escaped crocsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorNot much exciting happens in Carangpulang kampong in Cikarawang subdistrict, Bogor, but rumors of six crocodiles on the loose have whipped residents into a frenzy of activity.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Expo to promote export of manufactured goods

Expo to promote export of manufactured goodsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing the success of last year, the government will use the 20th annual export exhibition this year to promote products other the "favorites" of furniture, crafts and building materials to international ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/G-8 to reduce RI's debt

G-8 to reduce RI's debtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID) has urged the leaders of rich countries in the Group of Eight (G-8) to scrap the debt of the world's poorest nations, including Indonesia.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Surabaya women flirt with sex toys for safe sex: Study

Surabaya women flirt with sex toys for safe sex: StudyIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaAmelia, not her real name, has been on her own for several years, since her husband left her, but since she discovered vibrators she has not been quite so lonely.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/'Upgrade trains, maintain them'

'Upgrade trains, maintain them'Four people have died and hundreds of other passengers suffered injuries from a train collision in South Jakarta on June 30.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Bekasi to build motorbike circuit

Bekasi to build motorbike circuit BEKASI: To stop illegal drag racing in many areas of Bekasi, the regental administration is planning to build a circuit where teenagers can race and at the same time not endanger the public.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Bank DKI opens late at the Fair

Bank DKI opens late at the Fair JAKARTA: A branch of city-owned Bank DKI is staying open late seven days a week until 10 p.m. during Jakarta Fair 2005 to facilitate visitors to the fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Adam loses in pool worlds

Adam loses in pool worlds JAKARTA: Adam Abdurrahim brought Indonesia's campaign in the World Pool Championship to an end on Thursday, losing in the last 64 in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Jakarta's 'wall bombers' fill the city with explosion of art

Jakarta's 'wall bombers' fill the city with explosion of artThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city's walls are their target, cans of aerosol paint their weapon, and even the law cannot stop them from "bombing" public spaces with graffiti.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/RI condemns London attacks, one Indonesian injured

RI condemns London attacks, one Indonesian injuredIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian government has condemned the terrorist attacks in London on Thursday, in which 33 people were confirmed killed and hundreds injured.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Energy-saving campaign starts from Constitutional Court

Energy-saving campaign starts from Constitutional CourtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaVisitors to the Constitutional Court were forced to use the stairs to get to the second floor of the building on Thursday.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Court legalizes mining in protected forests

Court legalizes mining in protected forestsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Constitutional Court has cleared the way for 13 mining companies to resume mining in protected forests, citing the government's need to improve the investment climate in the country.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Muhammadiyah bans dual positions for executives

Muhammadiyah bans dual positions for executivesID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, MalangTo strengthen its commitment to staying away from practical politics and to affirm its role as a socio-religious organization, Muhammadiyah has banned its executives from holding leadership positions in political ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/KPK to probe corruption case at National Police

KPK to probe corruption case at National PoliceEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Thursday it would take over an internal police investigation into alleged corruption at the National Police regarding the purchase of telecommunications ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Police arrest man with 'illegal' car

Police arrest man with 'illegal' car BEKASI:: Bekasi police arrested a man identified only as JF for alleged possession of an undocumented car.Detectives chief Sr. Adj. Comr.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Companies sign $2.5b gas deals

Companies sign $2.5b gas dealsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGas field operators, state power firm PT PLN and fertilizer firms in Java signed on Thursday gas sales agreements (GSA) and heads of agreements (HOA) for a period of between six months and 20 years worth a total of US$2.5 billion.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/JP/12/REAX

JP/12/REAXRI condemns London attacks, no Indonesian injured so farIvy Susanti The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Indonesian government has condemned the terrorist attacks in London on Thursday, in which 33 people were confirmed killed and hundreds injured.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Big challenges of improving investment climate

Big challenges of improving investment climateVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the government claims otherwise, Indonesia remains the least attractive among East Asian countries for foreign direct investment (FDI).

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, July 8, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, July 8, 2005Exhibitions* Lampung Traditional Textile, at Museum Textile Indonesia, Jl. KS Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613, mustekstil@telkom.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Fuel queues not getting shorter in some regions

Fuel queues not getting shorter in some regionsThe Jakarta Post, Jambi/BandungAfter four days of fuel shortage, the people of Yogyakarta breathed a sigh of relief on Thursday as the supply of premium gasoline returned to normal in the city.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Incumbent mayor reelected

Incumbent mayor reelectedJAYAPURA, Papua: Pair M.R. Kambu and Sudjarwo were declared the new mayor and deputy mayor respectively of Jayapura on Thursday. The pair received the most votes in the Jayapura mayoral election on June 28.Kambu, the incumbent mayor, and Sudjarwo received 28,161 votes.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Why America is worried about China's bid to acquire Unocal

Why America is worried about China's bid to acquire UnocalFu Chengyu, China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing Two weeks ago, our company, Cnooc Ltd., extended a friendly, all-cash offer to Unocal's board of directors.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Gamawan set to win governorship

Gamawan set to win governorshipSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangRunning mates Gamawan Fauzi and Marlis Rahman are almost certain to win the gubernatorial election in West Sumatra as the provisional tally indicates they are well ahead of other contenders. The pair has grabbed 42.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/JICA chief Ogata to visit Banda Aceh

JICA chief Ogata to visit Banda AcehJAKARTA: The president of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Sadako Ogata will visit tsunami-affected areas in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) on Friday, the JICA office in Jakarta announced.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/PIM to get LNG supply from Exxon

PIM to get LNG supply from ExxonLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFertilizer producer PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda (PIM) will receive gas equal to one cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from ExxonMobil Indonesia if the government can guarantee the provision of a replacement cargo in the near ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Mining in protected forests legalized

Mining in protected forests legalizedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Constitutional Court has cleared the way for 13 mining companies to resume mining in protected forests, citing the government's need to improve the investment climate in the country.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/SOE forex repatriation to up reserves by $10b: BI

SOE forex repatriation to up reserves by $10b: BIUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's latest rupiah defense policy, which requires state-owned enterprises (SOE) to repatriate their export revenues, is expected to strengthen the country's foreign exchange reserve by up to US$10 ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Visa on arrival for Holland and Sweden

Visa on arrival for Holland and Sweden In one of Bali's local newspapers it was reported that the government has turned down two countries, namely The Netherlands and Sweden, to be granted visa on arrival, among the other countries that have been proposed by the Minister of Culture and Tourism to ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/In post tsunami debacle, fewer students sit Syiah Kuala University entrance exams

In post tsunami debacle, fewer students sit Syiah Kuala University entrance examsNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehEighteen-year-old Sarah diligently read the exam paper during a university entrance exam on Wednesday at Syiah Kuala University in Banda Aceh, with her forehead creasing up ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Use your own money!

Use your own money!I am writing about the wedding for President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's child.I know it will be a splendid and elegant wedding.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Police quiz drivers in robbery case

Police quiz drivers in robbery caseAbdul Khalik and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta, JakartaPolice investigators questioned on Thursday two drivers from taxi company Blue Bird Group as witnesses in a robbery that took place on Monday night.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Rawa Kucing dump a home to 400 families

Rawa Kucing dump a home to 400 familiesMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangThey have learned not to be bothered by the stench and the toxic seepage produced by the piles of garbage.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Sun Yingdi: 'It's not about technique, but taste'

Sun Yingdi: 'It's not about technique, but taste'Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"I don't understand why some pianists want to play extra-loud or extra-fast," Sun Yingdi said during an informal lunch in Jakarta last week. "Playing piano is not about technique; it's about taste.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Train accident injures 25 people

Train accident injures 25 peopleLAHAT, South Sumatra: At least 25 passengers on a Serelo economy- class train were injured when their train collided with another train near a station in Banjarsari subdistrict, Lahat regency, on Wednesday.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Fuel scarcity puts Kupang residents in limbo

Fuel scarcity puts Kupang residents in limboJemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangThe face of Antonius Manaf, 31, is reddish. The minivan driver is exhausted, hungry and thirsty. Every day he is obliged to pay Rp 250,000 deposit for his minivan, but as of 11 a.

Fri, 08 Jul 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.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Police arrest four in dismemberment case

Police arrest four in dismemberment caseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBekasi Police arrested on Thursday four people suspected in the dismemberment of Julius Alexander Matital, 20, whose head and legs were found on Monday afternoon in the Kebon Nanas cemetery in East Jakarta.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Unrealistic targets and inadequate preparations for infrastructure

Unrealistic targets and inadequate preparations for infrastructureRizal Ramli, Jakarta Indonesia is a country where the condition of its infrastructure is most alarming in terms of both quantity and quality.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Squash a long shot for medals in SEA Games

Squash a long shot for medals in SEA GamesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Juni Lengkong could have stayed the course in badminton and soccer, the two sports he first played as a boy, but found another game to his liking.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Foul air may delay toll roads

Foul air may delay toll roadsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWill more toll roads really help sort out the city's congestion woes, or will they only lead to more pollution?This question finally seems to have occurred to Governor Sutiyoso as he is shortly to assign the newly-established ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Hospital treats 1,700 tsunami victims

Hospital treats 1,700 tsunami victimsBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Harapan Bunda Hospital has treated more than 1,700 Banda Aceh residents for free since the December tsunami, the hospital announced on Wednesday.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Lawmakers change their minds in Aceh peace talks

Lawmakers change their minds in Aceh peace talksTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHopes of peace in Aceh have received a boost after leaders of 10 major political parties expressed their cautious support for the government's plan to allow former Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members to contest ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Fighting graft, Susilo needs to fight against the odd

Fighting graft, Susilo needs to fight against the oddHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono made an interesting remark when he opened the Muhammadiyah congress in the East Java mountain resort of Malang on Sunday."Islam is not wrong.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Traders reap profits from gasoline shortage

Traders reap profits from gasoline shortageOyos Saroso and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/YogyakartaA woman in her 40s was busily serving yet another eager gasoline buyer on Thursday. Next to her, were several 20-liter jerrycans labeled as premium gasoline.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/RI should seek alternative fuel

RI should seek alternative fuelThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the recent fuel shortage troubling many cities across the country, automotive experts have urged Indonesia to seek alternative fuel for its millions of vehicles.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Gaikindo auto expo kicks off on Friday

Gaikindo auto expo kicks off on FridayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThis year's Gaikindo Auto Expo will offer something different, with visitors being treated to the latest innovations from carmakers in the alternative energy field.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Geothermal power, unlimited potential

Geothermal power, unlimited potential I refer to President promotes use of fuels made from corn, soybeans, USA Today, May 16.Geothermal is one of the cleanest energy sources that could meet the long-term increasing demand for electricity. Geothermal is unlimited and clean.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Sutanto promoted to four-star general

Sutanto promoted to four-star general JAKARTA: National Police chief candidate Sutanto has had his ranking moved up to a four-star general, ahead of his scheduled induction to the new post by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/KPU impartiality questioned in Medan

KPU impartiality questioned in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanDirect regional elections in 13 regencies and municipalities in North Sumatra on June 27 proceeded peacefully, even though the elections had to be delayed for three days in Sibolga city due to inadequate distribution of ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Deforestation damages environment

Deforestation damages environmentIskandar Zulkarnaen, Antara News Agency/BalikpapanLooking back at a wet tropical forest in East Kalimantan 10 years ago was refreshing.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/PLN to use LPG in some plants

PLN to use LPG in some plantsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power firm PT PLN is preparing to convert its plants in Balikpapan, Singkawang and Pontianak, all in Kalimantan, to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) instead of the oil they currently use to generate electricity.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/RI remains

RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Ministry OKs Cipasera municipality

Ministry OKs Cipasera municipalityMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangA study by the Ministry of Home Affairs shows that the districts of Ciputat, Pamulang, Serpong, Pondok Aren, Cisauk and Pagedangan, collectively known as Cipasera, have met the requirements to become a separate regency from ...

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Ministry collects Rp 7.5t haj funds

Ministry collects Rp 7.5t haj funds JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs is seeking ways to manage a whopping Rp 7.5 trillion (US$773 million) in haj funds in an accountable manner before it hands over the handling of the money to the central bank next year.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/British envoy lauds OBE recipients

British envoy lauds OBE recipientsJAPAN: British Ambassador to Indonesia Charles Humfrey has congratulated two Jakarta-based British citizens for their selection to receive OBE awards from Queen Elizabeth II, the British Embassy in Jakarta said in a statement.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/U.S. provides $400m for Aceh, Nias

U.S. provides $400m for Aceh, NiasThe United States handed over on Thursday US$400 million in aid to support the reconstruction of tsunami-wrecked Aceh and Nias.President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and United States Ambassador to Indonesia Lynn B.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Golkar fails in West Sumatra poll

Golkar fails in West Sumatra pollSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangThe mighty Golkar Party looks to have failed in winning most of its candidates up in West Sumatra's direct regional elections, despite its vast experience and huge party infrastructure.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Muhammadiyah: Between extremism and pluralism

Muhammadiyah: Between extremism and pluralismMuhammad Nafik, Malang, East Java In villages across Java, you will rarely find Muhammadiyah Muslims and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Muslims praying together in the same mosque.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Expired products destroyed

Expired products destroyedAMBON, Maluku: Maluku government officials have confiscated thousands of expired products from markets in East and West Seram regencies.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Jakarta's 'wall bombers' create an explosion of art

Jakarta's 'wall bombers' create an explosion of artThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe city's walls are their target, cans of aerosol paint their weapon, and even the law cannot stop them from "bombing" public spaces with graffiti.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Key graft suspect on trip overseas despite travel ban

Key graft suspect on trip overseas despite travel banEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A key suspect in the alleged graft case at state-owned social security firm PT Jamsostek has gone overseas despite being slapped with a travel ban.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/JP/18/BRIEFS

JP/18/BRIEFSMaya Resort & Spa, a favorite for Aussie couplesMaya Ubud Resort & Spa grabbed the Gold Category Award in the Best Resort Spa Overseas and Silver Category Award in Best Hotel/Resort in Southeast Asia based on Holidays for Couples Magazine Readers' Choice Awards 2005.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Prosecutor's office destroy drugs

Prosecutor's office destroy drugsMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Belawan Prosecutor's Office destroyed on Thursday hundreds of kilograms of narcotics. The drugs destroyed consisted of 354 kilograms of marijuana, 62.3 kilograms of amphetamines and 141 ecstasy pills.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Three pairs to contest governorship

Three pairs to contest governorshipJAYAPURA, Papua: The West Irian Jaya poll organizer announced on Wednesday that three pairs of governor and vice governor candidates were eligible to contest the West Irian Jaya gubernatorial election on July 28.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, July 8, 2005

TV Today: Friday, July 8, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hello Kitty World8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Documentary10:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Koran Recital1:00 p.m.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Make fuel-efficient cars: Govt

Make fuel-efficient cars: GovtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja urged automotive makers in the country to produce fuel efficient vehicles and develop cars that use alternative energy in a measure to curb fuel consumption.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Cops pursue copyright probes

Cops pursue copyright probesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police handed over several software piracy case files to the prosecutor's office on Thursday, a few months after gathering evidence and questioning witnesses.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Train crashes no big deal for KAI, public

Train crashes no big deal for KAI, publicAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeconds before its scheduled departure from Depok station at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, people were continuing to board the overcrowded train.And not just the conventional way either.

Fri, 08 Jul 2005

JP/Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 9, 2005

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 9, 2005Exhibitions* Fine Arts, at Concert Hall Gallery, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta (Yogyakarta Cultural Center), until July 13 * Photo Festival de Cannes at Museum Hotel Grand Mercure Yogya, Jl Jend. Sudirman (Tel.