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Group threatens to raid nightclubs

Group threatens to raid nightclubs DEPOK: The Depok chapter of the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) threatened to raid nightclubs if the administration did not close them down during Ramadhan.In a rally on Monday at the Depok City Hall, the group demanded the administration issue a bylaw banning...

U.S. denies hidden agenda in Malacca Strait

U.S. denies hidden agenda in Malacca StraitAgencies, Kuala Lumpur The United States said on Monday it had no hidden agenda to use its warships to patrol the Strait of Malacca, one of the word's busiest sea lanes and a major focus of concerns over global security.A U.S.

Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in Asia

Maybank to keep seeking overseas acquisitions in AsiaChan Tien Hin, Bloomberg, Kuala Lumpur Malayan Banking Bhd., Malaysia's top lender, will continue to seek acquisition opportunities overseas, focusing on China and countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, after losing a bid for an...

Boediono defends debt discount policy

Boediono defends debt discount policyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Monday there was no "political motive" behind the government's latest policy to offer huge discounts to companies with debts to the state.

Can Yudhoyono use his big win to change Indonesia?

Can Yudhoyono use his big win to change Indonesia?Karim Raslan, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has won a staggering personal mandate. The 55-year-old former general from the small town of Pacitan in East Java has undergone an extraordinarily grueling...

Between idealism and pragmatism in education

Between idealism and pragmatism in educationMochtar Buchori, Jakarta On Aug. 13, I attended the funeral of a close friend. He was 82 or 83 at the time of his death. I had known him for 40 years. He came from a well-to-do family.

WC (50) -48pts 3cols 3lines (18x3)

WC (50) -48pts 3cols 3lines (18x3) Brazil gets a win, but slew of other big teams suffer 2. Rossi (36) -36pts 4cols 1line (32x1) Rossi triumphs in Malaysian GP 3. Swim (50) -24 pts 2cols 2lines (20x2) Aussie women create new world swim record 4. Indonesian women win ABF final 5.

'Hanging out at malls can reduce stress'

'Hanging out at malls can reduce stress' Living in the stressful metropolis of Jakarta can make people more prone to mental disorders. In conjunction with World Mental Health Day on Sunday Oct. 10, The Jakarta Post asked some residents how they managed to cope with the stress of the city.

1. PTDI (4 x 9)

1. PTDI (4 x 9) IDB to help ailing Dirgantara Indonesia 2. Stock (1 x 38) Foreigners remain net buyers of RI stocks 3. Lion Lion Air to increase fleet by 60% 4. Batam (1 x 36) Batam investment forum to be held in NY 5. BBM (4 x 9) Pertamina vows to secure fuel supply

2. Suzuka (35) -36pts 3cols 2lines (24x2)

2. Suzuka (35) -36pts 3cols 2lines (24x2) Symonds expecting thriller in Suzuka3. Bowling (29) - 24 pts 1 col 4lines (10x4) RI bowlers advance to ABF tour semifinal 4.Malay Rossi grabs pole in Malaysian GP with unofficial lap record

Taiwan's President calls for peace talks with China

Taiwan's President calls for peace talks with ChinaPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post/Taipei In a careful and conciliatory move, Taiwan's President Chen Shui- bian called for wide-ranging peace talks with China in a bid to adopt a system to prevent an outbreak of war in the Taiwan Strait.

1. PTDI (4 x 9)

1. PTDI (4 x 9) IDB to help ailing Dirgantara Indonesia 2. Stock (1 x 38) Foreigners remain net buyers of RI stocks 3. Lion Lion Air to increase fleet by 60% 4. Batam (1 x 36) Batam investment forum to be held in NY 5. BBM (4 x 9) Pertamina vows to secure fuel supply

Indonesia won't make progress without agriculture

Indonesia won't make progress without agricultureHyginus Hardoyo, Jakarta Many have hopes that the next president of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who has been awarded a doctorate in agricultural science, will work to promote the competitiveness of the farm sector.

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;JP;DAN;CD; ANPAf..r.. Stock-weekly-marketJP/13/MarketForeigners remain net buyers of RI stocksThe Jakarta Post/JakartaForeign investors were net buyers last week on the Jakarta stock market for the sixth successive week, helping the Composite Index increase by 2.4 percent.

Law enforcement

Law enforcementFrom Bisnis IndonesiaIndonesia's halfhearted law enforcement efforts give the impression that anything goes in our society. The prestige of law enforcers' au has been diminished and discipline in obeying the law is lacking with the result the anarchy ensues.

Susilo has decisive advantages in combating corruption

Susilo has decisive advantages in combating corruptionWimar Witoelar, Jakarta It is actually easy for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to take the initiative in changing the course of the nation away from corruption and state violence, the twin evils that have beset the nation for as long as we can...

Ve clear on XX: exploration, exploitation

Ve clear on XX: exploration, exploitation The subject is on exploration and exploitation. He said he was honest when he wrote the script for Buruan Cium Gue! (Kiss me quick) -- Multivision Plus' teen flick which was recently banned and withdrawn from cinemas only days after its release.

Indonesian women win ABF final

Indonesian women win ABF finalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian bowler Putty Armein won on Sunday the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) tour women's final at home after beating teammate Novie Phang 193-187.

Illegal animal trade thrives in Indonesia

Illegal animal trade thrives in Indonesia BANDUNG, West Java: Indonesia, along with Brazil and the Congo, remains on top of the list of countries that tolerate illegal trade in protected species.Hasudungan Pakpahan, director of the Konus conservation group, said on Sunday that Indonesia was known...

Student volunteers receive scholarship

Student volunteers receive scholarshipAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Iman Ni'matullah, 21, does not coming from a well-to-do family, but his personal difficulties have not dampened his enthusiasm for helping others, particularly those who cannot go to school due to financial constraints.

10m suffer from elephant foot: Govt

10m suffer from elephant foot: Govt MENTAWAI, North Sumatra: At least 10 million Indonesians suffer from the elephant foot syndrome, making the country the third worst-hit by elephantiasis after India and China.

Family planning on the right track: Report

Family planning on the right track: ReportSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta People's access to family planning and reproductive health in the country has been improving over the past decade, but their commitment to population issues have been on the decline, a government report says.

Profiles of the Jakarta City Council members

Profiles of the Jakarta City Council members Despite the vote-buying allegations during the election of the Jakarta Council speakers, the councillors pledged to work together to fight against corruption in the council and to a create better, more humane city for the residents.

Teluk Naga to be tourist destination

Teluk Naga to be tourist destination TANGERANG: Tangerang regency plans to develop its Teluk Naga beach into a tourist resort area, with a touch of Chinese culture as its main appeal."Such an atmosphere was chosen because many of its local residents are in fact Chinese descendants," Teluk Naga...

Malaysia Airlines hopes for peace with AirAsia

Malaysia Airlines hopes for peace with AirAsiaAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur/Malaysia National carrier Malaysia Airlines is willing to work with its no-frills competitor AirAsia for mutual benefit, signalling a possible end to months of bitter rivalry, a report said on Sunday.

Batam investment forum to be held in NY

Batam investment forum to be held in NYThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) in cooperation with the Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) will hold an investor forum in New York on Oct.

Information minister vital for Susilo's success

Information minister vital for Susilo's successMuhammad Qodari, Jakarta One of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's mistakes when she succeeded Abdurrahman Wahid in 2001 was the appointment of Syamsul Mu'arif of the Golkar Party as her information minister.

Indonesia claims Volleyball championship

Indonesia claims Volleyball championshipEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia claimed the title at the Under-185 centimeters World Volleyball Championship after defeating Japan 3-1 on Sunday's match and erasing Chinese Taipei's hope of capture the Borobudur Cup.

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;JP;CD; ANPAf..r.. Batam-ftz-investmentJP/13/BatamBatam investment forum to be held in NYThe Jakarta Post/JakartaThe American Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) in cooperation with the Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) will hold an investor forum in New York on Oct.

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;JP;TON;CD; ANPAf..r.. lion-fleet-route Lion Air set to boost performance JP/13/lionair Lion Air to increase fleet by 60 percent Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Domestic budget carrier PT Lion Mentari Airlines said on Sunday that it would increase its fleet by over 60 percent with the...

Experts tell parents to keep infants from TV

Experts tell parents to keep infants from TVSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post/JakartaA number of parents recently complained about persistent decline in the performance of their children in class in their first year of elementary school children.

Germany, Malaysia to boost trade

Germany, Malaysia to boost trade BERLIN: Germany and Malaysia launched a joint economic committee in Berlin over the weekend in what has been described as a landmark move for the rapidly growing Southeast Asian economic powerhouse.

Batavia Art Festival lacks visitors

Batavia Art Festival lacks visitorsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The fourth Batavia Art Festival held on Sunday was disappointing as only dozens of people turned up at the biggest festival held by the Jakarta Historical Museum at Fatahillah Square in West Jakarta.

Noordin's wife privy to terror plans: Police source

Noordin's wife privy to terror plans: Police sourceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Munfiatun, alias Fitri, the detained wife of fugitive terror suspect Noordin Moh. Top, could be charged with involvement in the Sept.

JP/12/bowling

JP/12/bowlingTwo local bowlers advance to semifinals of ABF event Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaTwo Indonesian women bowlers advanced on Saturday to the semifinals of the Asian Bowling Federation (ABF) tour final at the Jaya Ancol Bowling Center in Jakarta.

Medan, Palembang govts order all nightspots to close during Ramadhan

Medan, Palembang govts order all nightspots to close during RamadhanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Medan and Palembang municipal governments ordered on Saturday that all nightspots in the two cities be closed during the month of Ramadhan out of respect for the fasting month.

Six police officers fired for offenses

Six police officers fired for offenses BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Six police officers were fired on Saturday for corruption, drug crimes and failure to report to work.Brig. Gen. Rasyid Ridho, chief of the Lampung provincial police, announced the firings a day after the six low-ranking officers were...

Road rage claims one taxi driver

Road rage claims one taxi driver JAKARTA: A single, lethal blow to the head killed taxi driver Harun Harahap, 48, on Saturday evening, when he was involved in a fight with another motorist.A quarrel started after Harahap's taxi brushed against a minivan in front of Mall Ambassador on Jl. Prof. Dr.

Polls indicate need for party reform, says analysts

Polls indicate need for party reform, says analystsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Three successive elections this year revealed that the public had largely grown distrustful to political parties and a reform is needed to make them more susceptible to popular demand, analysts said.

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JP/5/WATER1 x 36 Water shortages hit three regencies JP/5/RAMADHAN2 x 33 Medan, Palembang governments order nightspots to close during Ramadhan

Students need field experience: Rector

Students need field experience: Rector BOGOR, West Java: A university rector has called on teachers to include fieldwork in the environmental curriculum so students gain hands-on experience.Ahmad Ansori Mattjik, rector of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), said on Sunday teachers must not...

IDB to help ailing Dirgantara Indonesia

IDB to help ailing Dirgantara IndonesiaZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has made a preliminary commitment to provide badly needed working capital for the ailing state-owned airplane maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI).

Mega to visit father's grave

Mega to visit father's grave JAKARTA: Outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri will pay homage to her father, founding president Sukarno, and is slated to visit his grave on Monday in Blitar, East Java.

Susilo to appoint media liaison: Aide

Susilo to appoint media liaison: AideFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Amid efforts to limit the movement of journalists covering his activities, president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is planning to appoint a spokesperson and organize regular media briefings, according to an aide.

Susilo's budget revision plan hailed

Susilo's budget revision plan hailedRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Experts agree on the plan by president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to revise the 2005 state budget, citing the urgency to revise the crucial oil price assumption to better reflect current developments in global oil prices.

Power cuts blamed on deforested green areas

Power cuts blamed on deforested green areasOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Deforested catchment areas around the Batutegi and Way Besai dams, located in Tanggamus and West Lampung regencies, respectively, have greatly aggravated the power crisis in Lampung province, according to...

TV Program: Monday, October 11, 2004

TV Program: Monday, October 11, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Industri Kecil11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

'PC Modding' becomes trendy in Jakarta

'PC Modding' becomes trendy in JakartaA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Your personal computer no longer has to be a boring gray box, it can take the forms of a guitar, an aquarium or robot, and it can come in a variety of colors.

Ex-communist leader returns to S'pore

Ex-communist leader returns to S'pore SINGAPORE: Singapore temporarily lifted a ban on a Malaysian former communist leader who once led an armed struggle against British colonial rule, allowing him to speak at a seminar here last week, a newspaper reported on Sunday.

Well-versed parents may prevent graft in schools

Well-versed parents may prevent graft in schools Recent reports of alleged corruption cases in several state schools have shocked Jakartans, particularly parents. As the current state budget allocated for education falls far short of the 20 percent mandated in the Constitution, many schools ask...