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Fri, 25 Nov 2005
Hundreds of Maluku villages lack access to electricity
Hundreds of Maluku villages lack access to electricityM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonThousands of residents of 333 remote villages in Maluku province have no access to electricity, a senior government official has said.
Fri, 25 Nov 2005
1. Orange Ball gets new members for De Nederlandse Club Page 9
1. Orange Ball gets new members for De Nederlandse Club Page 9 2. New attraction to be found at Borobudur Page 18 3. Myanmar women's soccer defeats RI's in SEA Games Page 23
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Prosecuting Supreme Court justices
Prosecuting Supreme Court justicesRidarson Galingging, Jakarta A "war" between the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Supreme Court (MA) began when the KPK searched the MA recently and took away some documents.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Principal uses school budget for religious trips
Principal uses school budget for religious tripsMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangThe Tangerang regency council will summon the principal of state high school No. 1 in Pamulang district over reports the school budget was used to finance minor pilgrimages, or umroh, for several teachers and...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
National integrity
National integrityFrom Media Indonesia Political life in Indonesia today doesn't seem to be inspired by the spirit of unity our founding fathers upheld 77 years ago. This spirit of unity could be related to the STOVIA movement of (medical) students called Boedi Oetomo, which was considered pioneer...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Former BNI director detained over scam
Former BNI director detained over scamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former compliance director of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) Mohammad Arsjad was officially detained on Wednesday at the National Police Headquarters for his alleged role in a high- profile lending scam in 2003.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
More inner city housing proposed
More inner city housing proposedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFive days a week, Rachmat Halim, a resident of a housing complex in Depok, West Java, has to struggle through traffic for hours getting to his office on Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
JP/18/CHILE
JP/18/CHILEBali, a major gateway for Chilean tourists, businesses Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post/Sanur Only weeks before the Oct. 1, 2005 bombing tragedy in Kuta and Jimbaran, the Chilean government opened its honorary consulate office here in Bali.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Museum Prasasti: Learning history from a headstone
Museum Prasasti: Learning history from a headstoneBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe past comes to life at Museum Taman Prasasti (Inscription Museum) in Central Jakarta where headstones from the days of Dutch rule are housed.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Former teacher named suspect
Former teacher named suspectYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPolice have named on Wednesday a former Cianjur high school teacher a suspect for having underage sex with at least two students and may also charge him with rape.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Governor mum on suspension motion
Governor mum on suspension motionSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Embattled East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah chose on Wednesday not to address directly a motion by the East Kalimantan provincial council calling for his suspension over graft allegations.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Against telecommunications mast
Against telecommunications mastFrom Media IndonesiaAs residents of the RT06/RW02 neighborhood unit, Cilandak Barat subdistrict, South Jakarta, we wish to express our objection to the construction of a telecommunications mast in this area.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Seeds for agriculture revitalization
Seeds for agriculture revitalizationHira Jhamtani and Dey Patria, Denpasar The government intends to plant 25 million hectares of new rice fields over the long term and to revive the agriculture extension service scheme.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Gudang Garam loses market share
Gudang Garam loses market shareThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMonths after the much-hyped acquisition of cigarette maker PT HM Sampoerna by a U.S. tobacco company, the landscape of the domestic cigarette industry has begun to shift.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Infected birds found in seven subdistricts
Infected birds found in seven subdistrictsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInfected birds have been found in seven of 20 subdistricts tested for the avian influenza virus on Monday, city officials said, predicting many more areas would test positive as searches continued.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
1. Embargo -- 2x12
1. Embargo -- 2x12 U.S. lifts lethal arms ban on RI 2. Golkar ---- 1x36 Kalla confirms 'minor' Cabinet reshuffle 3. Foreign --- 1x32 'Let foreigners own apartments': CIPS 4. Extradi --- 1x28 S'pore extradition pact nearly inked
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Despite long history, Dutch community a recent phenomena
Despite long history, Dutch community a recent phenomenaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the Dutch had been in Indonesia from 1602, most Dutch communities during the colonial period only lasted until 1942, when the Japanese invaded.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
1. Enviro (2x24)
1. Enviro (2x24) European, Asian nations talk environmental issues 2. TI (1x30) Fairness urged in graft probe 3. Dollar (2x24) Local nurses go global in search of dollars 4. BNI (2x18) Former BNI director detained over scam
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
We don't use "today" -- which day, Monday, Tuesday, etc?
We don't use "today" -- which day, Monday, Tuesday, etc?Notes: Sponsored article for ASEAN Marketing Forum 2005 Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing launched MarkPlus&Co will host, in Jakarta today, two important international gatherings -- the launch of the long awaited non- profit marketing...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Escaped assassin, helpful girlfriend captured in raid
Escaped assassin, helpful girlfriend captured in raidTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA joint team of police and military officers captured early on Wednesday a former marine who had fled for a second time a military prison to evade execution.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
1. Discourse -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)
1. Discourse -- 48 pts 7 cols 1line (1x42)'Indonesian militants should fight jihad in war zones' 2. Auto -- 36 pts 5 cols 1line (1x35) Luxury taxes on cars to go up despite opposition 3. India 00 24 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x20)Canada to increase tsunami aid by $28m --- 4. Photo and advertisement
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
AMM finds Thailand rifle
AMM finds Thailand rifleBANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh Monitoring Mission (AMM) has found a Thai military and police standard rifle among weapons and ammunition handed over by former rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to the monitoring body.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Rupiah Rates Nov.23
Rupiah Rates Nov.23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,782.18 7,040.80 7,450.71 7,372.04 Brunei dollar 1 6,235.25 5,643.40 5,969.66 5,908.90 Canadian dollar 1 9,005.28 8,150.83 8,621.72 8,534.30 Swiss franc 1 8,051.36 7,287.62 7,708.43 7,630.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growingFrom KompasPoor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Six Asia-Pacific nations among "best country" business brands: study=
Six Asia-Pacific nations among "best country" business brands: study= Six Asia-Pacific nations have been ranked among the 10 "best country" brands for conventions and business, a study showed on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 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, 24 Nov 2005
JP/24/NASIR
JP/24/NASIRNasir Abas, poacher turned gamekeeperSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaNasir Abas, 36, was formerly a regional operative of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), and widely accused of being a terrorist leader.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
WIC's 'White Elephant' still annual bazaar's favorite
WIC's 'White Elephant' still annual bazaar's favoriteTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs one of the most anticipated annual events, the two-day 38th Women's International Club (WIC)'s bazaar is an oasis for those who are looking for inexpensive, high quality goods from all over the...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
KPK kept busy with graft cases in Jambi
KPK kept busy with graft cases in JambiJAMBI: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has received 185 graft case files from Jambi prosecutors, on top of 8,640 reports from the public on graft.The corruption cases involve hundreds of billions of rupiah, making Jambi the 11th most corrupt...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Local nurses go global in search of dollars
Local nurses go global in search of dollarsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frida Alfiana Modok looked happy when she graduated from a local nursing academy on Wednesday, but her mind was no longer here as she was dreaming of further study and of working in Australia.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growingFrom KompasPoor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Incredible India! event at Nusa Dua
Incredible India! event at Nusa DuaKUTA: Indiatourism, the India Tourist Office in Singapore, will hold a special promotional event in Bali, billed Incredible India! at Nusa Penida Room, Bali Dynasty Resort, Kuta, at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 25.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Japan helps Indonesia restore tsunami-damaged Aceh land files
Japan helps Indonesia restore tsunami-damaged Aceh land files The Indonesian government, with assistance from Tokyo, began on Wednesday the final process in the painstaking restoration of thousands of land title documents damaged when the tsunami hit Aceh province in December.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
S'pore extradition pact nearly inked
S'pore extradition pact nearly inkedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter six rounds of negotiations, the government is making progress on an extradition treaty with neighboring Singapore and expects to complete the deal soon, a minister says.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Indonesia's terrorism record
Indonesia's terrorism record Bombing after bombing in our country has produced nothing but perpetrators telling us that their resentment against the U.S., its allies and unbelievers is the main reason for their actions.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
I don't understand the bit at the bottom at all.
I don't understand the bit at the bottom at all. ;JP;HERMAWAN KERTAJAYA;CD; ANPAk..r.. Marketing-Asean-action Think Regional, Act Local! JP/17/HERMAThink regional, act local!Hermawan Kartajaya JakartaThe Southeast Asia region has grown so fast that it has become one commercial market and also one...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Dollar to stay around Rp 10,000: BI
Dollar to stay around Rp 10,000: BIFarida Husna, Dow Jones/JakartaThe U.S. dollar is likely to hover around the 10,000 level against the rupiah until the end of this year, a senior central bank official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Tony Prabowo to stage Calon Arang
Tony Prabowo to stage Calon Arang Composer Tony Prabowo and essayist Goenawan Mohammad are due to collaborate in a contemporary music concert at Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM) arts center.The event, scheduled for August 2006, is expected to include five compositions, including Pastoral and The King's...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
RI limits entry of Chinese women
RI limits entry of Chinese womenJAKARTA: The government said it has decided to limit the entry of Chinese women under 30 years old into Indonesia in a bid to help curb the involvement of foreign citizens in prostitution here.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationship
RI, India begin 'new chapter' in relationshipRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, New DelhiIndonesia is keen for closer ties with India and the two countries' leaders sealed several key business and defense agreements during President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's three-day visit.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Fairness urges in graft probe
Fairness urges in graft probeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTransparency International Indonesia has urged the Attorney General's Office (AGO) not to single out certain individuals in investigating a graft scandal at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
North Sumatra has fastest polio infection rate: WHO
North Sumatra has fastest polio infection rate: WHOApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThe World Health Organization (WHO) found that North Sumatra has the fastest polio infection rate in Indonesia, with three new cases being found since the second round of the national immunization campaign...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Indie band Moccca to headline Japanese rock festival
Indie band Moccca to headline Japanese rock festivalJP/24/GUESSMocca to be in Japanese rock festivalJAKARTA: Retro-pop band Mocca is expected to stage a concert in Okinawa, Japan, in late November, sharing the bill with scores of hot Japanese indie acts.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Students rally over recent Poso attacks
Students rally over recent Poso attacksPALU: About 500 university students in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu staged a demonstration on Wednesday, demanding that the perpetrators of the most recent terror attacks in the city and neighboring town of Poso be brought to justice.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
No need to escort big bikers
No need to escort big bikers Congratulations to the Police on their success in tracking down and killing the terrorist Azahari and capturing his followers.Apart from this success, however, the Police should review their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), or Protap as they are known in Indonesia.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Stocks index fall 0.5%; Matahari, Astra slide
Stocks index fall 0.5%; Matahari, Astra slideNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index fell for the first day in seven. PT Astra International dropped on concern a plan to raise automobile taxes will slow demand for vehicles.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 24, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 24, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec. 16 * Painting, Hand Painted Ceramic The Abstraction of Leaves by I Nyoman Sujana, at Jenggala Art...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
'Better pay would ensure more professional teachers'
'Better pay would ensure more professional teachers'The country will commemorate Teacher's Day for the first time on Nov. 25. Teachers have a vital role in building the nation but are poorly paid and their welfare has long been neglected.
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
TCS to set up Asia-Pacific software production in RI
TCS to set up Asia-Pacific software production in RIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, New DelhiIndia's largest computer software producer, Tata Consultancy Service Ltd. (TCS) could well be planning to open its Asia- Pacific headquarters in Jakarta, which would also function as a software...
Thu, 24 Nov 2005
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing
The Launch of Philip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing "Ten Countries, One Market" ASEAN Hall, the ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta, 24 November 2005 07.30-08.30 : Registration and Networking Coffee 08.30-08.40 Introduction to Phillip Kotler Center for ASEAN Marketing (PK-CAM) By Hermawan Kartajaya,...