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Wed, 30 Nov 2005
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RI jazz loses legendary bass-man JAKARTA: Indonesian jazz has lost a seasoned bass player, Perry Pattiselano, 55, (shown in framed photo) and his contemporaries mourned the passing of a "reliable, stable and consistent" musician and a good friend.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Property for foreigners
Property for foreigners Property analysts and developers share the same pessimistic projection that demand for all kinds of property will decline as the central bank continues to raise interest rates to cope with strong inflationary pressures and with a four-year low in consumer confidence.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
City resumes polio vaccinations
City resumes polio vaccinationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLocal health authorities hope to reach more than 923,000 children below the age of five during the third round of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign in Jakarta on Wednesday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Veteran referee does his job for the love, not the money
Veteran referee does his job for the love, not the moneyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu A lot is demanded of referees. They are expected to put in long hours and uphold fairness, while taking a verbal and sometimes physical battering when they make an unfavorable decision.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
RI told to start developing defense industry
RI told to start developing defense industryRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the recent lifting by the United States of its military embargo, Indonesia should start developing its own defense industry to reduce its dependence on foreign countries, say military analysts.J.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
President orders lifting of ban against Jones
President orders lifting of ban against JonesMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaLess than a week after the country refused entry to American researcher Sidney Jones, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, blaming the incident on the government of...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
House legislation committee wants more money for bill deliberation
House legislation committee wants more money for bill deliberationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives' legislation unit is asking for more money to support its task as the lawmaking body, so it can deliberate on and pass more bills next year.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
CIMB opens office in Brunei
CIMB opens office in BruneiShanthy Nambiar, Bloomberg, Bangkok CIMB Bhd., the investment banking unit of Bumiputra-Commerce Holdings Bhd., Malaysia's second- largest bank, has opened an office in Brunei to expand its banking services outside Southeast Asia's third-biggest economy.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Minister says government to get tougher on polluters
Minister says government to get tougher on pollutersMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Tb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe recent loss in court to the United States-based mining giant PT Newmont Minahasa Raya over the alleged damage to the environment caused by the firm has not stopped the...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
German NGO helps restore poor people's sight
German NGO helps restore poor people's sightTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRosada, 64, appeared anxious as she waited her turn in the surgery of the Universitas Kristen Indonesia (UKI) Hospital in East Jakarta.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Row erupts over report on Timor Leste killings
Row erupts over report on Timor Leste killingsJohn Aglionby, Guardian News Service/JakartaThe Timor Leste President, Xanana Gusmao, on Monday presented to parliament the long-awaited report of the nation's Reception, Truth and Reconciliation Commission but criticized many of the key recommendations...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Antam shares jump, due to higher gold price
Antam shares jump, due to higher gold priceNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's stock index rose for a second day. PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) jumped to one-month high after gold climbed above US$500 an ounce for the first time in 22 years.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Nokia earns Indosat bid
Nokia earns Indosat bid HELSINKI: Nokia Oyj of Finland, the world's biggest mobile- phone maker, won an order to expand the wireless network of PT Indosat, Indonesia's second-biggest mobile-phone operator.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Bali Police reveal bomb contents
Bali Police reveal bomb contents DENPASAR, Bali: Police on Tuesday disclosed the chemical components of the rucksack bomb detonated on Oct. 1 by a suicide bomber inside Raja's restaurant in Bali's main resort area of Kuta.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
The future of ASEAN-China ties
The future of ASEAN-China tiesKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok Assessing the future of the currently excellent ASEAN-China relationship is not an easy task. How does one improve rock-solid ties? Indeed, this would be very difficult to do.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
A matter of integrity and competence
A matter of integrity and competencePrijono Tjiptoherijanto, Jakarta A shocking report appeared in The Jakarta Post of Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2005. Minister of Industry Andung Nitimihardja embarrassed President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono while on a visit to the largest company industry in India, Infosys...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Muladi blames successor for graft in State Secretariat
Muladi blames successor for graft in State SecretariatThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer state secretary Muladi said on Tuesday he intended to report his successor Ali Rahman to the police for manipulation and deception over alleged corruption cases in the State Secretariat.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Garuda propose debt rescheduling
Garuda propose debt reschedulingAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will ask for a rescheduling of US$800 million of its debt to European and Singaporean creditors later this week, the company's president said on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Glenn Fredly to perform in Brunei
Glenn Fredly to perform in BruneiJAKARTA: One of Indonesia's best pop singers, Glenn Fredly, is scheduled to perform in Brunei Darussalam from Dec. 16 through Dec 18, on top his busy schedule singing for Indonesian fans.His official website, www.glennfredly.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
A campaign against terrorism
A campaign against terrorismAleksius Jemadu, Bandung The success of the government in killing top terror suspect Azahari bin Husin has garnered praise at home and abroad and has helped dispel the impression that Indonesia is not serious about cracking down on terrorist networks.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Public officials should be
Public officials should be careful about what they sayFrom KompasPublic service ads appealing for people to show understanding and patience in connection with the recent major increases in fuel prices are no longer appearing in the media.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Busan roadmap to the Bogor goals
Busan roadmap to the Bogor goalsRomeo A. Reyes Jakarta Roadmaps have become fashionable as an instrument for nurturing global and regional peace and economic cooperation. The most famous is the roadmap guiding the peace process between Israel and Palestine, albeit struggling in its implementation.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Australia and immigrants
Australia and immigrants I refer to a letter entitled On Insight Program by Irene Fraser in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 10. It was correct of Fraser to point out that Arthur Calwell, the Australian former minister of immigration, made the comment "Two Wongs don't make a white" in the 1940s.
Wed, 30 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.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaIndonesia's campaign at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games continued to stutter, with only four gold medals collected from the third day of competition on Tuesday.Tae kwon doin Basuki Nugroho, karateka Umar Syarif, cyclist Dadi Nurcahyadi and bowler Ryan Leonard...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Malaysia win, RI to play Thailand
Malaysia win, RI to play ThailandAssociated Press, Bacolod City Two goals each by Rudie Ramli and Surendren Rasiah gave Malaysia a 4-2 win Tuesday over the Philippines in an ill- tempered soccer match.The loss ended the host's chances of advancing to the medal round for the first time.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Depok workers rally over wage
Depok workers rally over wageDEPOK: Some 500 laborers from Depok held a protest in front of the Depok municipality building on Tuesday demanding raises in their salaries.Tempo Interaktif reported that the workers, under the Depok Laborer Alliance (APBD), demanded that the administration set the...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
PDI-P urges probe into 'kerosene fee'
PDI-P urges probe into 'kerosene fee'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) wants an investigation launched into the collection of a Rp 50 (0.5 U.S. cent) fee for every liter of kerosene sold, as it is unclear where the funds go.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Death of a terrorist: Any apology?
Death of a terrorist: Any apology?From KompasThe death of a terrorist leader in the recent police raid in Batu, East Java, has brought relief and at the same time regret to most people. As he was not seized alive, no information can be extracted from him, apart from tracing pieces of evidence left...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. GAM -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24)
1. GAM -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24)Govt gives go ahead for GAM to celebrate anniversary 2. Enviro -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)Minister said government to get tougher on polluters 3. Budget -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)Jakarta eyes higher revenue from entertainment sector 4.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Govt to turn island into tourist resort
Govt to turn island into tourist resort SURABAYA: Malang regental administration is planning to build a tourist resort on Sempu Island in southern Malang, which offers beautiful scenery and unique animal species.The government is looking for investors, said Purnadi, a senior government official.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
China, Indian state named worst for housing rights
China, Indian state named worst for housing rightsAgence France-Presse, BangkokZimbabwe, China and the Indian state of Maharashtra were named the world's worst violators of housing rights on Tuesday by an advocacy group that branded forced evictions in Harare a crime against humanity.
Wed, 30 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, 30 Nov 2005
Ecstasy scarce in Medan after police raids
Ecstasy scarce in Medan after police raidsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanEcstasy is hard to come by here after police raided two factories making the drug in Serang, Banten and Malang, East Java recently, an ecstasy user says.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Jakarta-Bandung toll road sinks, closed for four days
Jakarta-Bandung toll road sinks, closed for four daysYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPeople wishing to use the new turnpike between Jakarta and Bandung will have to cancel their plans for four days as a section of the road, known as the Cipularang turnpike, subsided on Monday night.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.29, 2005
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.29, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Shooting meets KONI's target
Shooting meets KONI's target MANILA: Frans Paul won the bronze in the men's modified practical pistol shooting competition on Monday, fulfilling the target of the National Sports Council (KONI) for these Games.
Wed, 30 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, 30 Nov 2005
Dadi outlasts Pinoys to win cross-country
Dadi outlasts Pinoys to win cross-countryMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, Cebu, the Philippines Dadi Nurcahyadi brought a pleasant surprise in the men's cross-country in Danao City here, outmaneuvering Frederick Reyes Feliciano and Eusebio Zaldua Quinones of the Philippines.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
President orders ban on Jones lifted
President orders ban on Jones liftedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLess than a week after the country refused entry to American researcher Sidney Jones, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, blaming the incident on the government of his...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
'Govt money won't reach students'
'Govt money won't reach students'The Jakarta administration is planning to provide free education for all elementary and junior high school students by giving more money to cover their operational expenses. The Jakarta Post interviewed residents about their thoughts on the issue.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
For Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30,
For Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 National Pledge for achieving EFA and MDGs goals in Indonesia Indonesia is expected to achieve Education for All (EFA) and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) objectives following the signing the National Pledge Event.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. GAM allowed to celebrate anniversary Page 3
1. GAM allowed to celebrate anniversary Page 32. Canada heads for polls as govt falls Page 93. So much to see in Borneo Page 18
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Dengue fever threatens city's vulnerable residents
Dengue fever threatens city's vulnerable residentsSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangIn the last 10 days, two elementary school students in Semarang, Central Java, have died and a number of other children have been hospitalized as a dengue fever outbreak begins to threaten the city's most...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
JP/18/BDNG
JP/18/BDNGLack of information hinders HIV/AIDS treatment in W. JavaYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung, West JavaSiti Suhyati, a 38-year-old housewife in south Bandung, could only shudder when her daughter Della, a 12-year-old junior high school student, asked her about HIV/AIDS.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4 2. Youngest woman envoy to take post in Norway Page 10 3. Problems grow for Pakistan quake animals Page 18
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Surabaya hotels to raise rates
Surabaya hotels to raise ratesSURABAYA: Hotel room rates are likely to increase by between 10 and 15 percent around Christmas, an industry head says.Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Surabaya chairman Yulianto said rates would increase because more tourists were expected in the...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy?
The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy?Rohaiza Ahmad Asi, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore The discovery of three videotapes by the Indonesian police during raids on hideouts of the now-deceased Azahari Husin is a significant development.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
[b]Establishing an IP culture is something that can, and must,
Establishing an IP culture is something that can, and must, involve all of us. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Intellectual property rights and economic development JP/6/KARIMPart 2 of 2Intellectual property rights and economic developmentMakarim Wibisono Geneva It is important to perceive intellectual property...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Bakrie Telecom to rise $57.4m in IPO
Bakrie Telecom to rise $57.4m in IPOSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Bakrie Telecom, the mobile-phone unit of PT Bakrie & Brothers, said on Monday it plans to raise as much as Rp 577.5 billion (US$57.4 million) selling a 29 percent stake in an initial share sale in January.