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Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Die Bruecke builds a bridge between locals, expatriates
Die Bruecke builds a bridge between locals, expatriatesChristina Schott, Contributor, JakartaSomewhere hidden in the labyrinth of bumpy streets of Pondok Gede in South Jakarta, the Modern Diakonian Campus (KDM) offers a home and school for street children.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
ASEAN faces energy challenges
ASEAN faces energy challengesAgence France-Presse, SingaporeSoutheast Asian economies face diverse challenges in coping with high oil prices, among them removing costly fuel subsidies and attracting investments into the energy sector, U.S. investment bank Morgan Stanley said.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
JP/17/PUASA
JP/17/PUASA40 years of breaking the fast at Medan's grand mosque Apriadi 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.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Wage talks heat up, but going nowhere
Wage talks heat up, but going nowhereDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe negotiating between representatives of employers and workers over the city's 2006 minimum wage is getting tougher, with both parties sticking by their demands.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Germans in Indonesia: Small but significant
Germans in Indonesia: Small but significantDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaSome people say size doesn't really matter. It seems that applies for German community here, too. The number of Germans living in the country remain small although their presence here dates back to early in the 16th...
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Indosat Loses Mobile-Phone Subscribers to Rivals
Indosat Loses Mobile-Phone Subscribers to RivalsSoraya Permatasari Bloomberg/JakartaPT Indosat, Indonesia's second- biggest mobile-phone operator, lost 170,000 subscribers to other providers in the three months ended Sept. 30, which lowered its subscriber base to 12.7 million users. Indosat had 12.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Awaiting the results of SBY antigraft campaign
Awaiting the results of SBY antigraft campaignJ. Danang Widoyoko, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono completed the first year of his five-year term on Thursday. This gives us the opportunity to look back at what he has done since voters gave him an overwhelming victory in the direct...
Thu, 20 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.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Tangerang reopens registrations for poor
Tangerang reopens registrations for poorMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangFollowing incidents over the past two days with villagers running amok over cash assistance from the central government, the Tangerang regency administration reopened registrations on Wednesday for new recipients of...
Thu, 20 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.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
JP/24/BURNA
JP/24/BURNAPoetic guardian of Meratus Dayak tradition Oyos 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.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Dozens of illegals arrested in U.S.
Dozens of illegals arrested in U.S.USA: Dozens of immigrants from Indonesia, Israel, Pakistan, Mexico, Guatemala and several African countries have been arrested at a semiconductor company for allegedly using improper documents to get jobs in the United States.Agents from U.S.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Goethe Institute fosters cultural interaction
Goethe Institute fosters cultural interactionTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen considering a venue for arts and cultural events in Jakarta, the Goethe Institut should not be overlooked. Conveniently located in the Menteng area in Central Jakarta, the German cultural center boasts one...
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Jusuf Kalla's presidential aspirations denied
Jusuf Kalla's presidential aspirations deniedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState news agency Antara made a clarification on Wednesday regarding its interview with Vice President Jusuf Kalla, which contained a quote that some media outlets interpreted as representing an intention by the country's number...
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
JP/18/GARUT2
JP/18/GARUT2checked -- JSR Kampung Sampireun: Jewel in the Garut crown If you do decide to take a trip down Garut way, then don't miss out on a stay at Kampung Sampireun -- for my money simply one of the best resorts in Indonesia.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Ganguly declared fit to take the field again on Thursday
Ganguly declared fit to take the field again on ThursdayAgence France-Presse, Mumbai, India Ousted India captain Sourav Ganguly has a chance to revive his faltering cricket career from Thursday after being cleared to play following an elbow injury.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Illegal 'crossing services' on rise in Bakauheni Port
Illegal 'crossing services' on rise in Bakauheni PortOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungIt's already dark when Buang and his seven passengers arrive by minivan at Bakauheni port in Lampung.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
A better second year
A better second year Even before he stepped into Merdeka Palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's legacy had been assured. As the first-ever democratically elected Indonesian president, Susilo was the progeny of trial and error, part of this nation's desire to construct a more representational, fairer,...
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
JP/4/CORRUPT
JP/4/CORRUPT4 x 14 Embezzlers outnumber law enforcers, AGO says JP/4/4Demos1 x 37 Democracy indicators 'remain poor': Demos JP/4/4Pemuda4 x 13 National commitment to unitary state questioned JP/5/ACEH2 x 23 AMM urges punishment for rogue TNI personnel JP/4/DEFENSE1 x 32TNI may retain many businesses
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
PGN, Asaki at odds over special treatment
PGN, Asaki at odds over special treatmentLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCeramics producers will receive special treatment from state gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) to cushion them from the recent increase in the price of natural gas, the Indonesian Ceramics Industry...
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Fishermen survive 14 hours at sea
Fishermen survive 14 hours at seaMALAYSIA: Two Indonesian fishermen survived for fourteen hours in the Strait of Malacca by clinging to pieces of their boat after it collided with a container ship, reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Embezzlers outnumber law enforcers, AGO says
Embezzlers outnumber law enforcers, AGO saysRendi A. Witular and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAttorney General Abdul Rahman has the answer as to why Indonesia is still considered one of the most corrupt countries in the world despite its persistent fight against graft under...
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
Accuracy, a lesson we could learn from Germany
Accuracy, a lesson we could learn from GermanyKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Grundlich keil -- meaning accuracy or detail -- is a phrase that best describes the Germans, according to Wardiman Djojonegoro, the German-trained former education minister.
Thu, 20 Oct 2005
A better second year
A better second year Even before he stepped into Merdeka Palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's legacy had been assured. As the first-ever democratically elected Indonesian president, Susilo was the progeny of trial and error, part of this nation's desire to construct a more representational, fairer,...
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
The immigration mafia in Indonesia
this is because mentaly from goverment worker,they work to get more money,except their wages,their wages already get infront of month so for the month he need from their work so if you need them you must pay
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
The immigration mafia in Indonesia
Many of us are now familiar with the infamous entity called Immigrasi. But what we do not know is that it is this very official organization that is setting and running the immigration policies of the country. Not the government, not the MPR, or even the president.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Questioning government's commitment to reform
Questioning government's commitment to reformBenget Simbolon Tnb., JakartaIs the government still committed to this country's reform? Is the reform continuing on the right track? Or is it backtracking?Such questions surfaced following the government's green-light to the Indonesian military (TNI)...
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
New fares scares taxi passengers and drivers
New fares scares taxi passengers and driversTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"No way I am using a taxi! Not unless it's an emergency, it's just way too expensive now," Tika, an employee in Palmerah, South Jakarta, said on hearing that taxi companies had increased their fares on Monday.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
PT Guru Indonesia clarifies
PT Guru Indonesia clarifies Referring to your article Businesspeople concerned by govt economic performance on page 13 of The Jakarta Post on Oct. 13, I would like to make a correction regarding my question to the President of Indonesia.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
IOC gives KONI a van
IOC gives KONI a van JAKARTA: The National Sports Council (KONI) was given a new minivan on Monday by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to help improve the mobilization of the country's Olympic organization.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Atul: Forgotten martyrs of reform
Atul: Forgotten martyrs of reformOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungThe sun was directly overhead when thousands of students from colleges in Lampung staged a rally in protest against the draft law on the State of Emergency (RUU PKB) on Sept. 28, 1998.Traffic on Jl.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
'Teknokra' student publication strives for excellence
'Teknokra' student publication strives for excellenceStudent magazines are a means for students to express their thoughts and to groom future journalists. Yet, sadly, the number of such publications in the country is limited.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
SBY visits Kiemas at hospital
SBY visits Kiemas at hospital JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Tuesday visited Taufik Kiemas, the husband of former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is hospitalized at the Harapan Kita Cardiac Hospital in Jakarta.
Wed, 19 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.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Police make new arrest in Bali blast probe
Police make new arrest in Bali blast probeThe Jakarta Post, DenpasarPolice have made a new arrest in connection with the Oct. 1 Bali bombing incident as they struggle to obtain solid information about the identity of the suicide bombers that could lead them to the masterminds.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
3G re-tender criteria to be set
3G re-tender criteria to be setThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the planned re-tender of the 3-G cellular frequency only a month away, the Ministry of Communications and Information will likely give priority to operators who already have a established market, a ministry official says.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Benget Simbolon Tnb.
Benget Simbolon Tnb. Jakarta2. Ari -- Economics: 'reaching out' or intellectual dominance? 1 x 30 Understanding economic theories Ari A. Perdana Cambridge, Mass.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
More travelers shift to trains
More travelers shift to trains JAKARTA: Electric trains in the city saw an increase in passengers following the recent fuel price increases, Detikcom reported on Tuesday."The number of passengers on electric trains in Greater Jakarta has increased by about 2.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Villagers run amok over cash assistance
Villagers run amok over cash assistanceMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangWhen it was reported that the head of their subdistrict was unavailable to meet with them, some 500 residents of several villages in Tangerang, Banten ran amok, pelting his office with rocks.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.18, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.18, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
S&P revises rating outlook for Vietnam
S&P revises rating outlook for Vietnam HANOI: Vietnam's long-term ratings outlook was revised by Standard and Poor's on Tuesday to positive from stable, notably thanks to the government's commitment to reforms.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Kalla says he wants
Kalla says he wants to run for presidentVice President Jusuf Kalla has pledged his loyalty to his boss Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono until their term ends in 2009, but made it clear he would contest the presidential election that year.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Alida Centre to hold seminar on mixed marriage
Alida Centre to hold seminar on mixed marriage The Alida Centre of Jakarta is organizing a half-day seminar on Mixed Marriage Viewed From the Legal Perspective, at Mutiara I, Hotel Gran Melia, Kuningan, Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2005.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Park visitors down over bird flu scare
Park visitors down over bird flu scare JAKARTA: The bird park at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) saw a decline in visitors in the past month following Ragunan Zoo's closure last month due to avian influenza.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Indosat sets aside $200m
Indosat sets aside $200m JAKARTA: PT Indosat, Indonesia's second-largest phone company, says it will spend $200 million next year to expand its network and the subscriber base of its StarOne service fivefold.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
RP to forge accords allowing entry to troops from SE Asia
RP to forge accords allowing entry to troops from SE AsiaJim Gomez, Associated Press/ManilaThe Philippines will negotiate bilateral accords with Australia and Southeast Asian countries to let their troops enter the country for combat training as part of a regional "plan of attack against...
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Govt not serious in boosting overseas employment: Experts
Govt not serious in boosting overseas employment: ExpertsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLabor export agents called on the government to be more proactive in seeking job opportunities overseas in a bid to help increase the number of the country's migrant workers and ease the...
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
TNI pulls out more troops from Aceh
TNI pulls out more troops from AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe TNI pulled out another 2,163 soldiers from Aceh on Tuesday as the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) completed their second round of weapons decommissioning as part of the terms of the peace agreement that will end more than three decades of war.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
JP/17/PUASA
JP/17/PUASA40 years of breaking the fast at Medan's grand mosque Apriadi 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.
Wed, 19 Oct 2005
Lawyer delivers money upon order
Lawyer delivers money upon orderThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA lawyer standing trial for an attempt to bribe the court to win an appeal in favor of disgraced suspended Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh denied the accusation on Tuesday, saying he was handing over the money at the request of a friend of his...