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Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Chevron, Chubu sign LNG deal
Chevron, Chubu sign LNG deal SYDNEY: Chevron Australia announced on Tuesday it had signed a 25-year agreement to supply Japan's Chubu Electric Co with liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a deal the Australian government said was worth A$10 billion (US$07.35 billion).
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Athletics association inks apparel sponsorship
Athletics association inks apparel sponsorshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The provision of high-quality sports apparel, particularly shoes, is expected to boost the campaign of national track and field athletes in the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Navy base to be upgraded
Navy base to be upgradedYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangSecurity concerns have prompted Navy Headquarters to upgrade a naval base in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara province, and raise its security status.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Realized, approved investment on the rise, BKPM says
Realized, approved investment on the rise, BKPM saysUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaInvestment in the country has remained strong despite rising inflation and interest rates, the latest data from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) says.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Workers to get meager salary rise
Workers to get meager salary riseSEMARANG, Central Java: Central Java Governor Mardiyanto has decided that the provincial government would raise the minimum wage by 16.32 percent on average by January next year, dashing workers' hope who had earlier demanded a 30 percent minimum wage increase.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Residents protest road access to Catholic school
Residents protest road access to Catholic schoolMulta Fidrus and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/JakartaAlthough the road access to Sang Timur Catholic school in Karang Tengah, Tangerang regency, has again been blockaded by protesting local residents, students keep coming to school.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Teachers learn about quality
Teachers learn about qualityTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Depok"When teachers take pride of what they do, then they are able to give the best to students," said M. Achmadi, principal of a state high school in Depok.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Commercial arbitration in Indonesia
Commercial arbitration in IndonesiaFrans H. Winarta, Jakarta The battle to eradicate corruption is extremely difficult; it is like the battle to combat "evil". As a consequence, the government needs to address the problem seriously.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Treasurer of KPU on trial for receiving kickbacks
Treasurer of KPU on trial for receiving kickbacksThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGeneral Elections Commission (KPU) treasurer M. Dentjik went on trial on Tuesday on charges of receiving kickbacks from companies that supplied materials for the 2004 elections.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
1st story checked -- JSR
1st story checked -- JSR 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.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Proton to launch new luxurious sedan to boost sales
Proton to launch new luxurious sedan to boost salesEileen NG, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia's national carmaker Proton will launch a new luxurious sedan - dubbed the Chancellor - next month that it hopes will help boost flagging sales, officials said.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
1. Golkar -- 65 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x9)
1. Golkar -- 65 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x9)Golkar set to decide Cabinet stance2. Terror -- 36 pts 4 col 1line (1x30)RI wages 'two-front war' on terrorism 3. Merkel -- 36 pts 4 col 1line (1x28)Trailblazer Merkel takes power 4. Liquor -- 32 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32)Tangerang 'bans' liquor, prostitution---5.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Delay sought in Chris John bout
Delay sought in Chris John bout JAKARTA: After two reschedulings, World Boxing Association featherweight champion Chris John is seeking another delay in his mandatory defense against Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico.Fight promoter HM Arsyad said on Tuesday he would seek a Feb.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Tolerance in Islam
Tolerance in IslamLily Zakiyah Munir, Jombang, East Java In the last few years we have witnessed a series of terrorist acts perpetrated in the name of Islam. It is hard to believe that Indonesian Islam, which was traditionally respected for its tolerance and respect for diversity and plurality, has...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Pertamina, Medco may build LNG plant
Pertamina, Medco may build LNG plant JAKARTA: State-run PT Pertamina said it's in talks with PT Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's biggest publicly traded oil company, to build a small-scale liquefied natural gas plant in the eastern part of Sulawesi island.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Top detective tasked to probe terror in Poso
Top detective tasked to probe terror in PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police have assigned one of their top detectives to resolve the fresh terror attacks in Poso, Central Sulawesi, and help ensure stability in the conflict-prone area.Deputy chief of detectives Insp. Gen.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Batavia Air responds
Batavia Air responds With regard to the letter from Clement Weather to The Jakarta Post concerning an incident that took place at the airport in Batam, and a copy of which was delivered to Batavia Air for comment, we would like to clarify as follows.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
1. BRR (2x24)
1. BRR (2x24) Critics slam huge salary for 'underachieving' BRR 2. Navy (1x27) Navy plans exercises in Ambalat 3. Aceh (1x27) GAM hands over third lot of arms 4. Wage (1x32) Govt prepares regulations on wages 5. Poso (4x12) Top detective tasked to probe terror in Poso
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Myanmar stave off RI soccer team for draw
Myanmar stave off RI soccer team for drawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national soccer team was held to a goalless draw by Myanmar at the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Bacolod City on Tuesday, while the women's team was beaten by Thailand in Marikina City.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Rupiah Rates Nov.22
Rupiah Rates Nov.22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,764.80 7,024.03 7,433.60 7,355.00 Brunei dollar 1 6,205.88 5,616.66 5,941.18 5,881.32 Canadian dollar 1 8,917.25 8,068.60 8,536.89 8,448.80 Swiss franc 1 7,995.45 7,235.94 7,654.41 7,576.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Mahathir says no to 'megaphone diplomacy'
Mahathir says no to 'megaphone diplomacy'THAILAND: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad expressed hopes on Tuesday that Thailand and Malaysia would drop their "megaphone diplomacy" in dealing with the troubled southern region that defines their border.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
TVS to invest $80m in RI motorbike plant
TVS to invest $80m in RI motorbike plantRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bangalore, IndiaIndia's leading motorcycle manufacturer, TVS Motor Company Ltd., reiterated its plan on Tuesday to invest around US$80 million in Indonesia to build a motorcycle manufacturing and assembly plant.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
On marrying Indonesian women
On marrying Indonesian women First of all, Keluarga Perkawinan Campuran Melalui Tangan Ibu (KPCMelati) would like to wish you and your distinguished readers celebrating Idul Fitri a Happy Idul Fitri 1426 H.Second, we would like to offer further clarification regarding: 1.
Wed, 23 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.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Batavia Air: Water, water everywhere
Batavia Air: Water, water everywhere Just as the scandal about water being found in the tanks of a Batavia Air aircraft was unfolding, I found myself desperately trying to get tickets at Batam airport to return to Jakarta.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Sex orgy scandal rocks religious regency of Cianjur
Sex orgy scandal rocks religious regency of CianjurYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Pos, /BandungPolice are questioning several teachers and students believed to have been involved in an orgy at a Cianjur school that has stunned people in the regency.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Consumer confidence index falls to 26-month low
Consumer confidence index falls to 26-month lowBank Indonesia's consumer confidence index fell last month to the lowest in more than two years after the government raised fuel prices on Oct. 1.An index measuring confidence dropped 13.1 points to 76.9 in October from 90.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Lippo records 47% income growth on lending expansion
Lippo records 47% income growth on lending expansionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Lippo, which was recently acquired by Malaysia's Khazanah Nasional Berhad, reported on Tuesday almost a 50 percent surge in income in the first nine months of the year.
Wed, 23 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.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
TV Program: Thursday, November 24, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, November 24, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
National rugby team going places
National rugby team going placesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national "White Rhinos" charge into rugby union history next week, becoming the first all-national team to play a series of matches in the Philippines.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
'Sound of Music' comes to Jakarta via Pelita Harapan
'Sound of Music' comes to Jakarta via Pelita HarapanGeoff Marriott, Contributor, JakartaSekolah Pelita Harapan, one of Jakarta's premier private schools, will present the timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, at Teater Tanah Airku, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Thursday, Nov.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.22, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.22, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Share Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
RI loses two in a row in the pool
RI loses two in a row in the poolThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national water polo team suffered its second straight loss in the pool on Tuesday, with victory snatched from its grasp in the last moments of its game against Vietnam.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/Blurb 1. Internet helps farmers reap more profitsPage 5 2. National rugby team going places Page 93. WHO's 'war room' prepares for bird flu spread Page 17
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
PASI inks apparel sponsorship for SEA Games
PASI inks apparel sponsorship for SEA GamesMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The provision of high-quality sports apparel, particularly shoes, is expected to boost the campaign of national track and field athletes in the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in the Philippines.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Think Regional, Act Local!
Think Regional, Act Local!Hermawan Kartajaya JakartaSoutheast Asia region has grown so fast that it becomes one commercial market, also one market for investment. To support that, at the government level, member countries have set a vision of creating an ASEAN Community 2020, with three main...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
RI wages 'two-front war' on terrorism
RI wages 'two-front war' on terrorismMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe police and Muslim leaders are waging a war against domestic terrorism on two fronts, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
'Sound of Music' comes to Taman Mini via Pelita Harapan school
'Sound of Music' comes to Taman Mini via Pelita Harapan school Geoff Marriott Contributor/JakartaSekolah Pelita Harapan, one of Jakarta's premier private schools, will present the timeless Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, The Sound of Music, at Teater Tanah Airku, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on...
Wed, 23 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...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Sharia banking grows by 40% in 2005
Sharia banking grows by 40% in 2005The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the current economic downturn amid rising inflation, the central bank remains optimistic that growth of sharia banking will remain robust.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
University plans to give away laptops to students
University plans to give away laptops to studentsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaComputer company PT Acer Indonesia pledged on Tuesday to provide free laptops for 2,500 students enrolling at Bunda Mulia University (UBM) in Ancol, North Jakarta for the 2006 year.
Wed, 23 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...
Wed, 23 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.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
'Teachers quality is simply poor'
'Teachers quality is simply poor'In recognition of their role in education, the government has designated Nov. 25 as the National Teacher's Day. But, do they deserve such recognition? The Jakarta Post interviewed two residents on their views about the quality of teachers in the capital.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
The world through children's eyes
The world through children's eyesEndy M.Bayuni The Jakarta Post/OsloIt is said that children are people But people do not exist without a culture Children are people who belong to the future And they have the right to their own culture Their own art and history -- The International Museum of...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Ulema to publish books on jihad
Ulema to publish books on jihad JAKARTA: Chairman of the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Hasyim Muzadi urged Muslim organizations to publish books on the true concept of jihad (holy war) in Islam to counter militant ideas spread by terrorists.
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Internet helps farmers reap more profits
Internet helps farmers reap more profitsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, BojonegoroSuhar, 28, a peanut farmer likes to show off the new cell phone he bought two months ago. He could afford to buy the cell phone after he reaped significant profit from his peanut farm using a management and...
Wed, 23 Nov 2005
Biofuel trading scheme awaits regulations
Biofuel trading scheme awaits regulationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe full-scale development of biofuels could start sooner rather than later with a presidential instruction on trading systems currently being prepared, a ministry spokesman says.
Tue, 22 Nov 2005
BP, CNOOC Seek $1.3 Billion Loan for Tangguh LNG in Indonesia
BP, CNOOC Seek $1.3 Billion Loan for Tangguh LNG in Indonesia Denise Kee Bloomberg/SingaporeBP Corp. North America Inc., a subsidiary of Europe's biggest oil company BP Plc, and CNOOC Ltd, China's largest offshore oil company, are seeking a US$1.