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Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Da'i to be summoned over bribery case
Da'i to be summoned over bribery caseEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta National Police plan to summon their former chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and ex-chief detective Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng over a bribery case linked to the investigation into a Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) lending scam.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Democrats, Golkar at odds over reshuffle
Democrats, Golkar at odds over reshuffleRidwan Max Sijabat and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Democrat Party and the Golkar Party, both main supporters of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla, seem to be at loggerheads over a Cabinet reshuffle...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Unsafe practices increase HIV risk
Unsafe practices increase HIV risk AMBON, Maluku: A government official said on Friday that some 157,699 of Maluku's population of 1.2 million were at risk of HIV infection through unsafe sex or unsafe injecting practices.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Residents cutting down forest for firewood
Residents cutting down forest for firewoodTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor As demand for firewood increases following the 200 percent price hike on kerosene, hundreds of low-income people living in the vicinity of the Gunung Walat research forest in Cicantayan -- an hour south of Bogor -- have...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
PLN to use LPG in Sunyaragi plant
PLN to use LPG in Sunyaragi plantLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State electricity firm PLN is preparing to use liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in one of the units at the Sunyaragi combined-cycle power plant in Cirebon, West Java.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
We need to learn from Iswandi case, says psychologist
We need to learn from Iswandi case, says psychologistBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Some people who lose their jobs can become changed persons overnight; some go on with their new lives after being dismissed from work, but others might change dramatically.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Jakartans told to remain vigilant
Jakartans told to remain vigilantDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Next week, Jakarta's streets, offices and housing complexes will get some breathing space with at least 2.5 million residents expected to return to their home towns and villages to celebrate Idul Fitri.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted carefully so as not to infringe the international or constitutional rights of individuals. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Reforming the anti terror law JP/6/MOVAReforming the Antiterror LawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines,...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Batam's ferry operators back on job
Batam's ferry operators back on jobFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Some 100 ferries operating in the Riau Islands resumed operations on Friday after being halted by a strike a day earlier.The ferries resumed services after state oil and gas company PT Pertamina bowed to ferry operators' demand that...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Kalla meets UMNO leaders
Kalla meets UMNO leaders JAKARTA: Golkar Party leader Jusuf Kalla held talks with executives of Malaysian ruling party UMNO on Friday on ways to enhance ties between them.Kalla, who is also the Vice President, was accompanied by Golkar top executives during the meeting.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Dealing with mental illness
Dealing with mental illnessYulia Wardani, Jakarta World Mental Health Day fell on Oct. 10 with little public and media attention. This is unfortunate because of the severe amount of psychological trauma the nation has recently suffered.On Dec.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Yulia Wardani
Yulia Wardani Jakarta2. Edward -- Turning up the heat 1 x 30 Turning up the heat in Jakarta Edward McMillan Jakarta 3. CGNEWS -- Why Saudi women do not drive 1 X 30 Why Saudi women do not drive Tasnim Saleh Common Ground News Service -- Partners in Humanity Kuwait City
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Deaths from dengue fever double
Deaths from dengue fever double DEPOK: Depok Health Agency director Rustono said on Friday that dengue fever in the municipality had killed 23 people between January and October this year, representing a 100 percent increase compared to the 10 people who died in the same period last year.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 21, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 21, 2005 _______________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters 1,880 0...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
More apartment units enter the market
More apartment units enter the market Business optimism remains strong in Jakarta's strata-titled apartment market, stimulating the development of new projects during the past three months.Colliers International Indonesia (CII) property consulting company reported that there were an additional...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Quake rocks Sumbawa island
Quake rocks Sumbawa island JAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 5.3 on the Richter scale jolted Sumbawa Island early on Friday but there were no reports of casualties or damage, seismologists said.The offshore quake struck at 7.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans Sebastien Blanc Agence France Presse/Pontianak Leading environmental and wildlife agencies called Friday for a united effort to protect the habitats of Borneo's orangutans whose survival is threatened by mass deforestation.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Corruption and state losses
Corruption and state losses "The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is in the vanguard of the antigraft campaign, focusing on cases that caused at least Rp 1 billion (US$100,000) in state losses ...."This perhaps is the core of the problem.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Don't let Aceh wait
Don't let Aceh wait The experience of an executive of a Medan-based non- governmental organization (NGO) in dealing with the organization's donor, an European NGO, can give us a clue as to why the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the tsunami and war- devastated Aceh is criticized by many as too...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
RI maid charged with murder in S'pore
RI maid charged with murder in S'pore SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid was charged on Friday with murdering her 75-year-old Singaporean employer, a crime that carries the death penalty, police said.The 26-year-old maid, identified as Barokah, was arrested on Thursday, a day after police found her...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
'I can see SBY faces a lot of problems'
'I can see SBY faces a lot of problems' A year after winning the country's first direct presidential election, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), according to recent polls, has lost some of his popularity.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
1. Reshuffle - 3x14
1. Reshuffle - 3x14 Golkar, Democrats at odds over Cabinet reshuffle 2. Educat ---- 1x22 Bigger education budget 'not feasible' 3. Dai ------ 2x16 Da'i to be summoned over bribery case 4. Karen ----- 1x32 U.S. envoy attacked over foreign policies
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted
~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted carefully so as not to infringe the international or constitutional rights of individuals. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Reforming the anti terror law JP/6/MOVAReforming the Antiterror LawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines,...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Planned antiterror amendments slammed
Planned antiterror amendments slammedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government's intention of introducing draconian legislation to fight terrorism appears likely to face a long hard slog after politicians and human rights campaigners roundly criticized the proposal.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Walhi's 25th year: From a "nice child" to youth filled with angst
Walhi's 25th year: From a "nice child" to youth filled with angstEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaOn Oct. 15, 1980, when a group of environmentally concerned organizations formed the Indonesian Environment Forum (Walhi), there was no such thing as "environmental crime"; the government passed the...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
ADS- INFO BRIEF
ADS- INFO BRIEFExclusive workshop on reliability centered maintenance A five-days course on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) will be held from Dec. 12 to Dec. 16 at the Melia Purosani hotel in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
~ [b]Incentives and bonuses are generally meant as rewards for
~ Incentives and bonuses are generally meant as rewards for getting a job done well, yet the current municipal government is a resounding failure. ;JP; ANPAk..r..JP/7/DANIELDaniel Ziv Jakarta Jakarta's hard-working city councilors will celebrate the pensive holy month of Ramadhan and the painful...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Strategies to contain terrorism
Strategies to contain terrorismHermawan Sulistyo Jakarta After the Bali bombings on Oct. 12, 2002, the National Police strengthened their antiterror unit, Special Detachment 88 Anti- Terror. To be accepted as a member of this unit is indeed prestigious.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
RI, Timor Leste sign border deal
RI, Timor Leste sign border deal JAKARTA: The governments of Indonesia and Timor Leste have agreed that neither country should use the land around disputed borders at present to avoid possible clashes among people living in the areas, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Foreign law firms compete for Mandala crash cases
Foreign law firms compete for Mandala crash casesApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Several foreign law firms are competing for clients wanting to sue U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. in connection with the tragic crash of a Mandala Airlines plane in Medan last month.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
40 years of breaking the fast at Medan's grand mosque
40 years of breaking the fast at Medan's grand mosqueApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Zamilah was panting as she hurried, bowl in hand, to a side yard at Medan's Al Mahsum Grand Mosque. Still in her nurse's uniform, the woman was making her way to where the bubur sop, or traditional...
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Ikang given humanitarian position
Ikang given humanitarian position JAKARTA: Rocker-cum-businessman Ikang Fawzi says he is excited to be named ambassador of the humanitarian group Indonesia Red Crescent (BSMI)."When it was first offered to me, I was delighted to accept it. This is going to be my vehicle to voice my gratitude to God.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian islandJoseph B. Verrengia Associated Press/DenverScientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
ADS- INFO BRIEF
ADS- INFO BRIEFExclusive workshop on reliability centered maintenance A five-day course on Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) will be held from Dec. 12 to Dec. 16 at the Melia Purosani hotel in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Scroll of Honor for Jakarta
Scroll of Honor for Jakarta We refer to the article Activists slam habitat award for Jakarta, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4.The city of Jakarta is a megacity with more than 10 million inhabitants. About 20 percent, or two million, are living in kampongs or slums.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Airport reduces tax due to fuel hike
Airport reduces tax due to fuel hike SURABAYA, East Java: As part of attempts to offset the effects of the fuel price increases, the operator of Juanda Airport has slashed its departure tax to Rp 25,000 from Rp 30,000 a passenger.
Sat, 22 Oct 2005
Supreme Court
Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Tupai/Kalla Denies Planning To Run For President
Kalla Denies Planning To Run For PresidentBy: Roy Tupai | Category: Politics PARAS http://laksamana.net/read.php?gid=110 October, 20 2005 @ 04:03 amWith President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono receiving generally positive assessments of his first year in office, Vice President Jusuf Kalla has...
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Enlightening films for Ngabuburit
Enlightening films for NgabuburitBANDUNG: Ngabuburit is the Sundanese tradition of engaging in an activity to pass the last few hours before the breaking of the fast. The Common Room cine fan club on Jl.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
East Timor refugees left out in cash aid
East Timor refugees left out in cash aidThe Jakarta Post, Kupang, SemarangWhile many poor families have started to receive cash aid from the government, more than 1,000 poor refugee families in Kupang are missing out.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Bird flu cases in family creates new concern
Bird flu cases in family creates new concernAgencies, JakartaDoctors said on Thursday they suspected a father and son have contracted bird flu in a case that prompted the minister of health to warn of the possibility of human-to-human transmission of the virus.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Militant slapped with vandalism charges
Militant slapped with vandalism chargesBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, SukoharjoPolice officers declared the leader of a Muslim militant group a suspect on Thursday, three days after he led a mob attack on restaurants selling alcoholic drinks.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Gross Rent for Two-Bedroom Apartment
Gross Rent for Two-Bedroom Apartment Jakarta, 2Q 2005Apartment Type Target Market/Location Rental Rate/month Size Range Leased Middle - Up $2,400 -$3,550 63-180 Middle - Low $700 - $2,000 Serviced CBD $1,500 - $2,700 93-140 Non CBD $1,300 - $1,700Source: Colliers International Indonesia, Research...
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Apartments offer friendly living too
Apartments offer friendly living tooT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta A baby usually brings joy to the parents and makes the house warm. As for Maya Carpenter, a resident of Four Seasons Apartments in Jakarta, having a baby also means having new friends.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Poetic guardian of Kalimantan Meratus Dayak tradition
Poetic guardian of Kalimantan Meratus Dayak traditionOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, JakartaWearing a black pullover, blue vest and black hat, the gentleman was very modest in appearance.With graying hair and moustache, he had a firm expression on his face.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Retailers to use Microsoft software
Retailers to use Microsoft software JAKARTA: Some 72 retail companies under the Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo) signed a memorandum of understanding with software company PT Microsoft Indonesia on Thursday for the application of legal software in their business.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
Firewood a hot seller as kerosene hard to buy
Firewood a hot seller as kerosene hard to buyAntara, KediriSince fuel prices went up on Oct. 1, pricing kerosene out of the reach of many poor people, more residents of Kediri regency, East Java, have been using firewood for their cooking needs.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
20% budget allocation for schools? 'Not likely'
20% budget allocation for schools? 'Not likely'Urip Hudiono and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile welcoming the Constitutional Court's ruling that obliges the government to increase the education budget, education observers raised doubts that the ruling would take effect in 2006, while the...
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
U.S. backs tougher antiterror law
U.S. backs tougher antiterror law JAKARTA: The United States administration has supported the Indonesian government's plan to establish a tougher antiterror body and counterterrorism legislations, but said it has no intention to intervene in the process.
Fri, 21 Oct 2005
1. Amrozi (1x36)
1. Amrozi (1x36) Bali bombers refuse to seek clemency 2. Flu (2x24) Bird flu cases in family creates new concern 3. TVRI (2x24) ICW reports Rp 7.2b graft case in 'TVRI' to KPK 4. Papua (2x24) Papua's integration into RI final: Dutch lawmaker 5.