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Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Kalla seeks S. Africa investment

Kalla seeks S. Africa investmentAgencies, Capetown, South AfricaVice President Jusuf Kalla met with his South African counterpart Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in Pretoria on Tuesday to discuss opportunities for businesspeople in South Africa interested in investing in Indonesia.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/AGO told to reform recruitment, supervision systems

AGO told to reform recruitment, supervision systemsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government needs to reform the recruitment and supervision system in the public prosecution service in an effort to help improve the law enforcement system in Indonesia, often branded as among the ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Disaster education: Let's learn from the kids

Disaster education: Let's learn from the kidsAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBetter not waste time on educating adults about things like sustainable development and being prepared for disasters."It doesn't work," said Peter Butcher of the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/TRADE

JP/18/TRADESelling to Australia more quickly and cheaplyDuncan Graham Contributor/Surabaya Is the shortest distance between two points always a straight line? Not in the world of international shipping.What comes first -- port or freight? It's a question much like the chicken and the egg.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Cianjur 'bans' Ahmadiyah

Cianjur 'bans' AhmadiyahJAKARTA: The Cianjur regency administration in West Java has officially banned the teachings of Ahmadiyah, more than week after hard-liners vandalized the mosques and houses of the Ahmadiyah Congregation in the area.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Kostrad rebuilds houses wrecked in Mandala crash

Kostrad rebuilds houses wrecked in Mandala crashApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAfter losing his house when a Mandala Airlines aircraft slammed into the Padang Bulan residential area in Medan, crash victim M.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Students activists bothered by councils request for better cars

Students activists bothered by councils request for better carsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonAs the country prepares to increase fuel prices, the Cirebon City Council has proposed to the regental administration that 1.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Time for a Saudi 'New deal'

Time for a Saudi 'New deal'Fahad Nazer, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, Washington Shortly after the death and burial of King Fahd, Saudi tribal leaders, senior religious scholars, and other notables pledged allegiance to the new king Abdullah in a traditional ceremony known as Bayaa ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Teachers get how-tos on going green

Teachers get how-tos on going green BOGOR: Dozens of high school teachers in Cianjur, Sukabumi and Purwakarta, West Java, are learning about environmental education held at the Cibodas Botanical Gardens.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Premium gas may hit Rp 4,000

Premium gas may hit Rp 4,000Rendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe newly approved state budget revision will save the government Rp 10 trillion (approximately US$967 million) in fuel subsidy expenditures for the remainder of the year.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Four men rob driver, speed off with cab

Four men rob driver, speed off with cabAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a series of robberies in taxis targeted at women passengers, a taxi driver was robbed early on Wednesday by four male passengers.The taxi driver, identified as Hendri Irawan, had just started working at 3 a.m.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/MASSAG

JP/18/MASSAG (Jun's corrections entered 23/9) AIDS agency turns to massage for income, employment opportunityI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/DenpasarA strained neck did not prevent Dudy Rohadi, the coordinator of Matahati's After Care Program, from personally directing his staff to clean and ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Military allowed to sell assets from business ventures

Military allowed to sell assets from business venturesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe "clearance sale" of assets and properties belonging to Indonesian Military (TNI) foundations and business ventures could last for a month, the Minister of Defense says.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/City starts house checks for polio

City starts house checks for polioThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHealth officials and volunteers are going from house to house to immunize children under five who did not show up to receive the two drops of oral vaccination on Tuesday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Bengkulu library in sorry state

Bengkulu library in sorry stateBENGKULU: The book collection of Bengkulu state library is in a sorry state as 2,768 of the total 46,499 books in the library are damaged, said Saipun Thoha, the head of Bengkulu state library. "After eight days of inspection, it was found that 5.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Angela Merkel meets the world

Angela Merkel meets the worldChristoph Bertram Project Syndicate Angela Merkel is Germany's new -- and first woman -- Chancellor. Although this implies major changes in Germany's fiscal and labor-market policies, continuity will remain the hallmark of foreign policy.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Protecting Minahasan people

Protecting Minahasan people I would like to praise the Indonesian judges for protecting Minahasa and the people of Sulawesi from the side effects of uncaring mining practices. The people of Sulawesi who have suffered skin ailments as the result of the pollution deserve compensation.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/RUWATN

JP/18/RUWATN'Ruwatan', a ritual threatened with oblivionIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaSedekah bumi, an annual ritual to expel evil spirits from a village and bestow on it blessings through prayer, is gradually being abandoned by rural communities as it is regarded as an animistic ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Left-leaning publication struggles just to survive

Left-leaning publication struggles just to surviveJP/19/LEFTLeft-leaning publications struggle to surviveM.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/JP/7/NEW

JP/7/NEWAmy Chew, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Armed with sticks and stones, hundreds of Indonesian Muslim extremists descended on the Ahmadiyah, a small peaceful Muslim group in Bogor, West Java, in July.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Indonesia's long quest for legal certainty

Indonesia's long quest for legal certaintyBudiono Kusumohamidjojo, Jakarta Legal certainty has been such an alien concept during the course of Indonesia's six decades of political independence that it has become an empty slogan for most Indonesians.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Job fair opens at Kemayoran

Job fair opens at Kemayoran JAKARTA: Job hunters in Greater Jakarta have the chance to apply for vacancies offered at Job Fair 2005, which opened on Wednesday at the Jakarta International Expo Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Alwi camp to get on with PKB congress

Alwi camp to get on with PKB congressIndra Harsaputra and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta The Alwi Shihab faction of the National Awakening Party (PKB) insisted it would proceed with the planned congress in Surabaya despite threats from supporters of the official party ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/'Butoh': Formless journeys through time

'Butoh': Formless journeys through timeAsip A. Hasani, Contributor, YogyakartaButoh, Japanese contemporary dance, is a kind of iconic, multidimensional performance art.It is not merely the art of human bodily movement but is also rooted deep in spirituality.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/BI hints at further rate hikes to stem inflation

BI hints at further rate hikes to stem inflationUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central bank has indicated it would have to raise interest rates again to ward off the possibly of strong inflationary pressures arising from the government's upcoming plan to increase fuel prices later this ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Aceh mayor calls for fast reconstruction

Aceh mayor calls for fast reconstructionBANDA ACEH: The condition of tsunami survivors living in temporary shelters is worsening particularly during the current rainy season, Banda Aceh ad-interim mayor Mawardy Nurdin said"Many of them are currently experiencing very bad living conditions as tents ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Govt ready to issue global bond soon

Govt ready to issue global bond soonRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is upbeat that the upcoming dollar-denominated bond sale, which may reach some US$1 billion, will rack up potential investors after senior government officials launched a non-deal roadshow to lure demand ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/IPB holds food tech competition

IPB holds food tech competition BOGOR: To raise the awareness of high school students in Greater Jakarta about the importance of food technology, Bogor Institute of Agriculture is running a student competition.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Ubud villas attract art lovers, honeymooners

Ubud villas attract art lovers, honeymoonersThe Jakarta Post, UbudLovers of art, culture, traditional villages or outdoor activities might well choose Ubud village to spend their holiday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Oil and Iran's nuclear program

Oil and Iran's nuclear programPyotr Goncharov, RIA Novosti, Moscow In its relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the European Big Three (United Kingdom, Germany, France), with who it is negotiating the fate of its nuclear dossier, Iran is clearly staking everything.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Top cop slapped on wrist for assault

Top cop slapped on wrist for assaultEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Bogor police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito has admitted to assaulting one of his subordinates, while his driver was detained on Wednesday for causing severe injuries in the attack.National Police spokesman Insp.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Trust needed for implementation of Aceh agreement

Trust needed for implementation of Aceh agreementImanuddin Razak, Jakarta The Aceh peace agreement has been signed and non-local Indonesian Military (TNI) troops and police officers have begun to return to their home bases.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/U.S., RI hold legal workshop

U.S., RI hold legal workshop JAKARTA: The United States and Indonesian governments started on Wednesday a two-day international workshop to work out how both countries could better nab international criminals and seize their ill-gotten gains.The workshop, sponsored by the U.S.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/On caning and beheading

On caning and beheading I refer to the opinion article entitled Public caning a primitive punishment, page 5 in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 22.First, I am proud of living in Indonesia which is the most democratic country having the largest Muslim population in the world.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/TRADE2

JP/18/TRADE2Trade imbalance favors AustraliaThe dream of a speedy link between Surabaya and Australia has long eluded transport planners, who have worked for decades to get a direct transport route opened.Australia exports goods worth about A$3.4 billion (about US$ 2.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Rally causes traffic jams

Rally causes traffic jams JAKARTA: A demonstration over disputed land held by about 1,000 members of the Native Jakartan Brotherhood Forum (FBR) caused traffic jams for hours along Jl. Jend. Sudirman on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine drinks and bird flu It is of concern that the time of year is fast approaching in Indonesia when colds and flu become commonplace. It is also of concern that there are currently reports of new cases of bird flu among adults and children.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/RI tops Asian wall climbing event

RI tops Asian wall climbing event JAMBI: National wall climbers finished the overall champion in the International Asian Championship in Iran on Sept. 22-Sept. 23.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Fuel scarcity affects nation

Fuel scarcity affects nationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the country braces for more street protests and panic buying ahead of the fuel price increase on Oct. 1, the fuel scarcity has created long lines on Wednesday at filling stations and kerosene distributors nationwide.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Chess ace Utut mulls giving Manila a miss for worlds in Russia

Chess ace Utut mulls giving Manila a miss for worlds in RussiaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national chess team's chances in November's 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games are at risk as GM Utut Adianto considers competing in the World Chess Championships instead.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/BP Migas demands speedy development in Natuna block

BP Migas demands speedy development in Natuna blockThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's oil and gas sector's regulator will not support the extension of U.S.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/JP/18/GERWANI

JP/18/GERWANIAging ex-Gerwani members fight for justiceEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Cecilia and Felia get out of a sedan and carefully walk in their stylish sandals on the wet cobbled stone floor on the side of the house.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Political consensus on fuel

Political consensus on fuel We should commend the House of Representatives for approving on Tuesday the government's plan to increase domestic fuel prices in light of concerted efforts to reduce fiscal deficit, increase fuel conservation and reallocate the subsidy from the middle and top-income ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/State RR company gets new directors

State RR company gets new directors JAKARTA: State Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto appointed Ronny Wahyudi as the new president director of state railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), replacing Omar Berto.The new management board includes director of finance A.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/The govt must inform the public

The govt must inform the publicThe government has declared the current bird flu outbreak "an extraordinary event", a situation that requires the pooling of resources to fight the epidemic.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Elephants, farmers clash in Aceh

Elephants, farmers clash in Aceh Elephants attack Aceh fruit plantationsNani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Aceh Besar It has been almost a month since Sakdani had a good night's sleep; before he began staying up into the early hours of the morning to protect his banana plantation from rampaging ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Scholarship for RI teachers

Scholarship for RI teachersSURABAYA: The Japanese government is offering scholarships for Indonesian teachers to study in Japan for 18 months next year.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Sixteen migrant workers murdered

Sixteen migrant workers murderedIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaPolice are stepping up their hunt for the linchpin of a gang accused of the grisly murders of 16 female migrant workers in East Java, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Fuel stashes uncovered as Oct. 1 nears

Fuel stashes uncovered as Oct. 1 nearsWahyoe Boediwardhana and Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/LombokAs the date of the fuel price increase nears, more fuel hoarders have been arrested in several areas across the nation, including Bali and West Nusa Tenggara provinces.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Foundation for religious tolerance and understanding starts in schools

Foundation for religious tolerance and understanding starts in schoolsM. Ali, Manchester, UK Are we such a troubled nation? Is there really such disharmony among our people that we are left divided by our religious beliefs and in a state of suspicion and even hatred just because of the faith we ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Herbal drinks and bird flu

Herbal drinks and bird flu It is of concern that the time of year is fast approaching in Indonesia when colds and flu become commonplace. It is also of concern that there are currently reports of new cases of bird flu among adults and children.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/JP/6/Watch

JP/6/WatchHigh-end watches - a lucrative businessBy Susanna Tjokro s_tjokro@yahoo.com "It's a status symbol, just like a vehicle. However, while you can't bring your car into the meeting room, you certainly can wear your watch in a business meeting," says my former boss about her Rolex.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Illegal loggers rounded up

Illegal loggers rounded upPONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Since an anti-illegal logging drive was launched by the government in 2003, West Kalimantan Police have arrested at least 445 people for their alleged roles in illegal logging.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/PASI scraps 7 athletes from SEA Games training

PASI scraps 7 athletes from SEA Games trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) has dropped seven athletes from training for the 2005 Southeast Asia (SEA) Games after they were deemed unlikely to medal in the Philippines.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Hamid denies involvement in KPU scandal

Hamid denies involvement in KPU scandalRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin denied allegations that he had received kickbacks collected from private sector firms when he was still a serving member of the General Elections Commission (KPU).

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/TV Today: Friday, September 30, 2005

TV Today: Friday, September 30, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik Asik10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/[i][b]NOT POLLY, this is a name for a budgie, not a killer or BIN

NOT POLLY, this is a name for a budgie, not a killer or BIN stooge Pollycarpus 'not scheduled to fly to S'pore'JAKARTA: Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto was not scheduled to be on the Sept.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Former political prisoners still haunted by past

Former political prisoners still haunted by pastApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanForty years after the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) was accused of masterminding the bloody attempted coup on Sept.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Pornography a clear and present danger

Pornography a clear and present danger We, the Association of Societies Opposed to Pornography (MTP), are a non-governmental organization that alerts society to the danger of pornography.We found that Anjasmara's photographs at the City Biennale exhibition belong in the category of pornography.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Nation braces for massive protests

Nation braces for massive protestsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police are tightening up security in the capital, especially at 14 places that are likely to be targets of protesters out to oppose a government plan to raise fuel prices on Oct. 1.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/'Body language' makes classes fun

'Body language' makes classes funAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWho would have thought that a seminar can be fun, as can a math class?Well, it all depends on the ability of the teacher to read the body language of students, said Singaporean educationalist Jeffrey Goh Kim Heng during a ...

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Govt moves to stop ostracism of relatives of bird flu victims

Govt moves to stop ostracism of relatives of bird flu victimsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA woman living in Petukangan, South Jakarta, has had restless nights since the media started continuously airing updates on the condition of a boy from her neighborhood who contracted bird flu.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 29, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 29, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika from Singapadu, Gianyar at Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery in Sanur, until Nov.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005

JP/Security tightens as protests loom over fuel price hike

Security tightens as protests loom over fuel price hikeThe Jakarta Post JakartaCity police are tightening up security in the capital, especially at 14 places that are likely to be targets of protesters out to oppose a government plan to raise fuel prices on Oct. 1.