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Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Two ships seized for hoarding, smuggling
Two ships seized for hoarding, smugglingAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThe Indonesian Navy has apprehended two ships carrying tens of thousands of liters of fuel over the past week, one in the Riau Islands and the other in Maluku waters.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
JP/17/BROMO
JP/17/BROMOTengger people: a materialistic traditional communityIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/ProbolinggoRudi, the owner of horses for rent in Ngadisari village, Probolinggo, seemed angry when The Jakarta Post suddenly took leave of him after taking several pictures of his horses.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Thais, Malaysians tipped for W. Cup spots
Thais, Malaysians tipped for W. Cup spotsAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur In-form Thai pair Prayad Marksaeng and Thaworn Wiratchant will start as favourites to qualify for next month's World Cup in Portugal in the Asian qualifier here starting on Thursday.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Do not incite violence
Do not incite violence While we all condemn the recent terrorism in Bali, there must be a clear comparison with what is happening in Iraq. It is wrong for Australian Prime Minister John Howard to incite violence and hatred and be part of the attacks on Iraq that have killed more than 100,000...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
1. BIRDFLU: 3 X 15
1. BIRDFLU: 3 X 15 Suspected bird flu patient dies in Jakarta 2. BUSFARE: 2 X 21 Jakarta busway fares increased by 40 percent 3. RESCUE: 1 X 32 Volunteers bomb victims' best friends 4. TOURISM: 1 X 32 Bali tourism faces future with hope
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Police work on terror threats
Police work on terror threatsTheresia Sufa and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta The police worked fast. After receiving a report from a resident in Cicurug district, Bogor, intelligence officers arrested on Tuesday evening a newcomer to the area.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
U.S., Thailand make 'significant progress' in free trade talks
U.S., Thailand make 'significant progress' in free trade talks Agence France-Presse Washington The United States and Thailand have made "significant progress" in their latest round of talks to forge a free trade agreement, the U.S. Trade Representative's office said on Monday.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
2. 1 x 30
2. 1 x 30 Offices quiet on first day of fasting 3. 2 x 20 Bojong Koneng children miss polio vaccination 4. 1 x 30 'Many more people need aid'
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Balinese tolerance under attack
Balinese tolerance under attack Bali is seen in the eyes of some extremist Muslims as an affront to the sensibilities of their religion.Certainly, the predominantly Hindu Balinese have for decades been accommodating hosts to foreign visitors.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
House and govt to meet again
House and govt to meet again JAKARTA: House of Representatives leaders and the government are expected meet again later this week to discuss steep fuel price hikes and the latest bombings in Bali.No date was set for the meeting to be held at the House.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Bojong Koneng children miss polio vaccination
Bojong Koneng children miss polio vaccinationTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs many as 239 children under the age of five in Bojong Koneng village, Bogor regency, West Java, missed the second round of polio vaccinations on Sept.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Ubud resort blends classical and modern design concepts
Ubud resort blends classical and modern design conceptsWhen the Bali-based Arte Architect and Associates was commissioned to design Puri Wulandari Hotel and Resort in the upscale area of Ubud, the basic concept was to incorporate classical Balinese architectural elements with modern styles.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
IMF hails 'courageous' move to cut fuel subsidies
IMF hails 'courageous' move to cut fuel subsidiesAgence France-Presse, SingaporeThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday welcomed Indonesia's "wise and courageous" decision to cut fuel subsidies and urged other countries to do the same.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Visit to Besakih Temple
Visit to Besakih Temple On Sept. 3, I tried to visit Besakih Temple in Bali. Having paid Rp 15,000 to enter with a car, I was stopped at the gate and told that a local guide is mandatory. I don't believe it is, but I was willing to pay.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Jakarta thugs return with avengeance on city streets
Jakarta thugs return with avengeance on city streetsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter disappearing for a while, Jakarta thugs are back on the city's streets, extorting money from motorists right under the noses of city public order officials.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Bombs won't hinder democracy or tolerance, Indonesia tells UN
Bombs won't hinder democracy or tolerance, Indonesia tells UNIndonesia will not be deterred by deadly bombings in Bali from its quest for an open and democratic society, its UN ambassador said on Tuesday (Wednesday in Jakarta), vowing to identify the attackers and bring them to justice.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
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High time to develop more renewable energy Michael Richardson Singapore 2. Wandi -- More roles for women in Aceh, Please! 2 x 30 Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of Aceh Aguswandi Banda Aceh
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
JP/18/KINART
JP/18/KINART checked --JSRIn memoriam A versatile, talented and highly popular 'dalang'V. Sudarna Contributor/Surakarta Oct. 7, 2005, marks the 20th anniversary of the death of the highly regarded Javanese dalang (wayang puppeteer) Ki Nartosabdo.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Balinese celebrate peaceful Galungan
Balinese celebrate peaceful GalunganI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Hindu Balinese turned the resort island into a gigantic shrine of devotion on Wednesday, with colorful offerings and solemn rituals performed simultaneously at thousands of temples in a festival to mark the victory...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Susilo opens export commodity expo
Susilo opens export commodity expoAmid setbacks in the domestic economy, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday opened the 20th Export Commodity Expo at the Jakarta International Expo Grounds in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
The sacrifices made by the public must be rewarded
The sacrifices made by the public must be rewardedBenget Simbolon Tnb., Jakarta It was very distressing to see the reactions of people across the country over the last few weeks to the government's decision to raise fuel prices.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of Aceh
Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of AcehAguswandi, Banda Aceh No matter which political camp or organization you belong to in Aceh, there is one similarity throughout: Women are not significantly involved anywhere.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
TNI ordered to help in terror fight
TNI ordered to help in terror fightTiarma Siboro and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called upon the Indonesian Military (TNI) to be active in the fight against terrorism after the latest attack on Bali, which the TNI chief interpreted as meaning...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Bombing sites become 'must-see' attractions
Bombing sites become 'must-see' attractionsLoic Vennin, Agence France-Presse, Kuta, BaliJust days after the deadly Bali bombings, the sites of Saturday's attacks have become the latest "must-see" attraction for foreign tourists on the resort island.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Award Recipients
Award Recipients ACA Asuransi Acuvue Contact Lens Aquaproof Ayam Merak Bank Ekonomi Bank Muamalat Baskin Robbins Berri Bimoli Ciputra Daia Indofood Indomie Indomilk Infomedia, JNE Nokia Optik Tunggal Sucofindo TRAC SoKlin Wings Yellow Pages.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
City police work on terror threats
City police work on terror threats Theresia Sufa and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Bogor/Jakarta The police worked fast. After receiving a report from a resident in Cicurug district, Bogor, intelligence officers arrested on Tuesday evening a newcomer to the area.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Aceh residents flee to higher ground
Aceh residents flee to higher ground BANDA ACEH: An earthquake shook Banda Aceh at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, forcing local residents to flee to high grounds in fear of another tsunami disaster.The quake, measuring 5.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Why are private
Why are private schools marginalized?From Kompas The Jakarta administration lacks concern about condition of private schools. This is evident from the fact that during the last two academic years the administration did not grant subsidies to the private elementary and junior high schools.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Excelcomindo expects loss to widen
Excelcomindo expects loss to widenNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Excelcomindo Pratama, Indonesia's third-biggest cellular company, expects its net loss to widen this year as a weakening rupiah makes its dollar-denominated debt more expensive to repay.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
1. TNI -- 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x13)
1. TNI -- 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x13)TNI ordered to help in fight against terrorism 2. Security -- 26 pts 1 col 3lines (3x12)Police work on terror threats 3. Galungan -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x18)Balinese mark triumph of good over evil4.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
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The sacrifices made by the public must be rewarded Benget Simbolon Tnb. Jakarta 2. Bali -- The price of democracy 1 x 35 The price of becoming a democracy John Aglionby Guardian News Service Bali3. Pro4 -- Defeating insurgency 1 x 35 Insurgencies can be defeated after all Charles Tannock and...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Jakarta stock index up, Indosat gains
Jakarta stock index up, Indosat gainsNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index rose for a fifth day. PT Indosat led the advance after the rupiah had its biggest advance in more than a month, boosting expectations foreign debt and import costs will fall.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Friends indeed
Friends indeed It is heartwarming, comforting and a relief to see the outpouring of international support that has been directed Indonesia's way in the wake of last weekend's Bali bombings. Once again, the international community has come to Indonesia's side to show compassion to a country faced...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Indonesia finds H5N1 in healthy chickens
Indonesia finds H5N1 in healthy chickensReuters, Hong Kong/CanberraIndonesian health authorities have found chickens which tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus but which appear to be healthy, a sign that the bug may become harder to detect, officials in Hong Kong and Jakarta said.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Government increase bond sale by 20%
Government increase bond sale by 20%Netty Ismail and Shanthy Nambiar, Bloomberg/SingaporeIndonesia raised the size of its biggest overseas bond sale to US$1.5 billion because of excess demand, after a cut in fuel subsidies restored investor confidence in the nation's finances.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
3 x 18
3 x 18 Police expand bomb probe outside Bali, no suspects named JP/4/4KPU2 x 29 Another poll commission member admits to accepting kickbacks JP/5/PUASA2 x 27 Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring prices JP/4/PRESS2 x 33 Supreme Court chief tells courts not to put journalists behind bars
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Another 23 local brands receive Superbrand status
Another 23 local brands receive Superbrand status Twenty-three local brands offering a wide range of products and services have received prestigious Superbrand awards from the London-based independent brand arbiter Superbrand International.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring prices
Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring pricesThe Jakarta Post, Medan, JakartaComing hard on the heels of steep fuel price rises and a second bomb attack in Bali, the fasting month of Ramadhan kicked off quietly in Indonesia on Wednesday, with most Muslims preferring to stay home.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Mandala crash families may sue Boeing
Mandala crash families may sue BoeingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanFamilies of more than 100 people killed in the Mandala Airlines crash last month plan to sue US aircraft maker Boeing Co. and have appointed Chicago-based Nolan Law Group to represent them, the firm's lawyer said on...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
SingTel may sell assets in Indonesia
SingTel may sell assets in IndonesiaBryan Lee, Asia News Network, The Straits Times/SingaporeSingTel is in talks to sell its stake in a fixed phone line network in eastern Indonesia to Telkom, the country's biggest telecoms company, for an undisclosed sum.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.5, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.5, 2005 _______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Indonesian jailed
Indonesian jailed for SMS bomb hoaxAn Indonesian salesman who sent two hoax SMS bomb threats while in Malaysia's northern Penang state was sentenced Wednesday to 25 months in jail, a report said. The 23-year-old from the Indonesian town of Medan, named Kurniawan, received two jail sentences of 12...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Galungan, Kuningan provide time for reflection and contemplation
Galungan, Kuningan provide time for reflection and contemplationThe Jakarta Post, DenpasarAs a nation, Indonesia is close to hitting rock bottom. After a short period of political peace under its new president, the Indonesian people must again endure the seemingly endless pain -- unimaginable...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Jakarta Sixes tourney on the weekend
Jakarta Sixes tourney on the weekend JAKARTA: Cricketers from Southeast Asia are set to compete in the Jakarta International Sixes Tournament on Oct. 8-Oct. 9 at Cibubur oval, East Jakarta.The annual event, hosted by the Jakarta Cricket Association and one of the highlights of the region's...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
RP inflation eases to 7%
RP inflation eases to 7% MANILA: Philippine inflation rose at a slower seven percent clip in September and a 13-month low after an increase of 7.2 percent in August, the National Statistics Office said Wednesday.The September rate was the lowest since the 6.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Deadly Bali attacks revive concerns over southern Philippine
Deadly Bali attacks revive concerns over southern Philippine terror sanctuariesJim Gomez Associated Press/ManilaAs Southeast Asia ponders its security after the second deadly terrorist blow to Indonesia's Bali resort island, nagging concerns are surfacing again over whether the southern Philippines...
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Pickpocket queen locked up
Pickpocket queen locked up NGANJUK, East Java: After eluding the police for 12 years, a 40-year-old female pickpocket known as the Pickpocket Queen was finally arrested in her home in Kedungombo village, Warujayeng district in the East Java town of Nganjuk.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
SIA chairman to step down
SIA chairman to step down SINGAPORE: Koh Boon Hwee will be stepping down as chairman and director of Singapore Airlines (SIA) at the end of the year to take over as chairman of DBS Group Holdings, Southeast Asia's largest bank, the companies announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Davenport 'devastated' by Bali blasts
Davenport 'devastated' by Bali blasts FILDERSTADT, Germany: Lindsay Davenport, who won the Wismilak International in Bali only two weeks ago, said on Wednesday she felt "devastated" by last Saturday's bombings in Kuta and Jimbaran.
Thu, 06 Oct 2005
Elnusa to build $2.5b-$3b refinery
Elnusa to build $2.5b-$3b refineryThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA subsidiary of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, PT Elnusa Harapan, is studying the possibility of building a refinery with a capacity of 300,000 barrels per day.