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Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Thaksin vows crackdown on weapons in southern Thailand
Thaksin vows crackdown on weapons in southern ThailandAssociated Press/Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra vowed on Saturday to purge southern Thailand of illegal war weapons being used daily in deadly attacks.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
East Java home to world class goldsmiths
East Java home to world class goldsmithsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Why was the 2004 Indonesian Jewelry Exhibition held in the capital city of East Java?Why was it not held in the national capital of Jakarta, still the center of everything (commerce, media, fashion trends), with...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Food poisoning hits E. Java
Food poisoning hits E. JavaINDONESIA: Fifty-two people were taken to a community health center in Mojokerto regency, East Java, on Saturday in a suspected outbreak of food poisoning. The Dinoyo subdistrict residents complained that they felt dizzy and some vomited after they ate an iced dessert,...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Herlina's mother appeals to SBY
Herlina's mother appeals to SBYIman Dwianto Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Krian The death sentence handed down by the Kula Lumpur High Court on Thursday to Herlina Trisnawati, a 22-year-old migrant worker, has caused a stir in her hometown in East Java.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Utami campaigns for breast is best for baby
Utami campaigns for breast is best for babyRatih Sayidun & Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors/Jakarta Many readers of parenting magazines here know of pediatrician Dr. Utami Roesli. And thanks to her tireless campaign for exclusive breast-feeding, more people have realized the superiority of...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Getting ready for the big day
Getting ready for the big dayIt's that time of the year again. The call from home prompts Jakartans from all walks of life to head for their hometowns to celebrate the post-fasting month Idul Fitri holiday.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
The multilayered odyssey of Indonesian 'kue lapis'
The multilayered odyssey of Indonesian 'kue lapis' Suryatini N. Ganie Contributor/JakartaWith only a week before the holy month of Ramadhan ends, households are busy preparing food and sweets for the Idul Fitri celebration, the special time when families feast after a month of diligent fasting.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Taking the cake for the Idul Fitri celebration
Taking the cake for the Idul Fitri celebrationKue Lapis Legit One of the most popular cakes during the Idul Fitri celebration. This recipe is a "homemade" one from the northern coastal area of Central Java.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
VJ Paula calls it like she sees it
VJ Paula calls it like she sees itHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta================================================================STANDFIRST: Of Bruneian-British parentage, VJ Paula begs to differ when it comes to those who say her good looks have paved her way to success, including a recent...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Hunt on for killer of Poso village chief
Hunt on for killer of Poso village chiefRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Poso A top police officer claimed on Saturday that police investigators had identified the person who allegedly killed a Christian village head in Poso regency.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Tension eases within the House: Speaker
Tension eases within the House: SpeakerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono claimed on Saturday the two opposing coalitions in the legislature had agreed to put an end to their current deadlock, with the People's Coalition promising to attend plenary and...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Taufik, Sony get first-round byes in China
Taufik, Sony get first-round byes in ChinaEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's singles hopefuls Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat and Sony Dwi Kuncoro will receive a bye in the first round of the US$250,000 China Open badminton tournament in Guangzhou on Tuesday.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Setting a stylish table for Idul Fitri
Setting a stylish table for Idul FitriMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor/Jakarta========================================================== STANDFIRST: Although the Idul Fitri holiday is only a week away, there is still time to try something a bit different at your table this year -- and leave a...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
TV Program: Sunday, November 7, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, November 7, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
In building a better, brighter Indonesia, Utami Roesli chooses to
In building a better, brighter Indonesia, Utami Roesli chooses to start with the country's youngest citizens, by ensuring they get the nutrients they need in breast-milk.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
When he 'mothers', she 'fathers'
When he 'mothers', she 'fathers'Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Depok Like everybody else, my husband and I do not appreciate the current jostling for position in the House of Representatives.We think that it reflects the new legislators' ineptitude in apportioning rights, obligations and...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Dragged home for the holidays by the force of tradition
Dragged home for the holidays by the force of tradition If only the campaign by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) -- which bans state officials from receiving valuable gifts in connection with their positions -- could also be applied to families, my shopping list would be much shorter...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Jewelry's beauty still lies in the eye of beholders
Jewelry's beauty still lies in the eye of beholdersEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Like fashion, jewelry takes the same fickle path, going from one trend to another, sometimes in retrospective mood or looking to the brave new world of the future.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
The odyssey of 'kue lapis'
The odyssey of 'kue lapis'Suryatini N. Ganie, Contributor/Jakarta With only a week before the holy month of Ramadhan ends, households are busy preparing food and sweets for the Idul Fitri celebration, the special time when families feast after a month of diligent fasting.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Food poisoning hits E. Java
Food poisoning hits E. Java INDONESIA: Fifty-two people were taken to a community health center in Mojokerto regency, East Java, on Saturday in a suspected outbreak of food poisoning.The Dinoyo subdistrict residents complained that they felt dizzy and some vomited after they ate an iced dessert,...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Women artists set out to make their mark
Women artists set out to make their mark Bambang Asrini Widjanarko, Contributor/Jakarta Beyond the glamorous openings of art exhibitions, female artists rarely get the credit they deserve for taking a stand and doing what they want in life.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 7, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 7, 2004Exhibitions* Caricature by Gun Gun, Gallery Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), until Nov. 7. * Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JP/5/cap
JP/5/capAntaraIMPROMPTU DUET: Noted pop singer Vina Panduwinata (left) invites Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh to join her in singing Can't Help Falling in Love at a change-of-guard ceremony in Surabaya, East Java. At the event on Friday, outgoing Navy Education Command chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
63,000 apply for local govt jobs
63,000 apply for local govt jobs BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least 63,000 young people have applied for jobs with the Aceh provincial government. More people are expected to apply as applications may be submitted until Nov. 24.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister told to restructure office
Defense minister told to restructure officeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveries
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveriesJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, is seeking to buy 1.44 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil for delivery between late November and December, a company official said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Temasek raises $480m from SingTel
Temasek raises $480m from SingTelSINGAPORE: State investment firm Temasek Holdings said on Friday that it raised S$800 million (US$480 million) from the sale of a tiny fraction of its shares in Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel).
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesian maid sentenced to death for murdering Malaysian boss
Indonesian maid sentenced to death for murdering Malaysian boss Agencies Kuala Lumpur/JakartaAn Indonesian housemaid was sentenced to death by hanging for killing her Malaysian employer who scolded her for burning a meal, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Telkom service
Telkom service I bought a Telkominstansave prepaid internet card some time ago. I tried to dial up using the number printed on the card -- 080981111 -- and after trying about 15 times, I came to the conclusion the line didn't exist at all.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI scientists refute Flores Man finding
RI scientists refute Flores Man findingTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta A team of Indonesian scientists refuted on Friday a claim that the skeleton of a dwarf-sized human species recently found on the remote island of Flores would rewrite the evolutionary history of mankind.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Melia Purosani green globe certified
Melia Purosani green globe certifiedMelia Purosani hotel on Jl. Suryotomo was declared Green Globe Certified last week after an independent auditor from Australia, Richelen and Associates, conducted an assessment on the hotel's commitment to operating to the world's highest environmental standards.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
S'pore industry grows slower
S'pore industry grows slowerSINGAPORE: A key manufacturing index on Friday showed Singapore's industrial sector grew at a slower pace in October due to lower orders.The forward-looking Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 51.5 points in October from 53.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Navy deploys ships for Idul Fitri
Navy deploys ships for Idul Fitri SURABAYA: Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh said on Friday that the Navy was ready to deploy a number of war ships to carry passengers during their Idul Fitri travels."Our ships are ready," he told reporters after a ceremony here.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveries
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveriesJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, is seeking to buy 1.44 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil for delivery between late November and December, a company official said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesia to boost military cooperation with China
Indonesia to boost military cooperation with China Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Santiago, Chile, later this month to discuss...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
SBY's budget review
SBY's budget reviewFrom RepublikaThe third key priority of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to review the 2005 state budget and law enforcement measures is interesting to note.In regards the budget and its irregularities, there are three main causes of misappropriation.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jakarta minimum wage up by US$4
Jakarta minimum wage up by US$4Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With a monthly salary of Rp 600,000 (US$66), Adi, who works as a factory worker, has to work overtime, sometimes until 1 a.m., to bring home around Rp 1 million per month so that his wife and two children can have a decent life.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workers
Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Malaysian government has extended the amnesty period for undocumented Indonesian migrant workers to return home from Nov. 14 to December, Indonesian Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Karimunjawa, paradise of flora, fauna
Karimunjawa, paradise of flora, faunaBambang M, Contributor/Jepara, Central Java The blueness of the sea, the cleanliness and whiteness of the sand, and the virginity of the coastal forests are only part of the natural, exotic beauty tourists can enjoy at Karimunjawa National Park in the...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
ITS provides free education for youths
ITS provides free education for youths SURABAYA: The November 10 Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya, East Java started on Friday a free education program for 62 street kids, dropouts and poor children.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
UGM holds writing competition
UGM holds writing competitionIn order to increase journalists' understanding about tertiary education quality assurance, and promote its policy regarding the matter with the public at large, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is offering a writing competition on tertiary education quality assurance for...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Astra obtains loans from foreign banks
Astra obtains loans from foreign banksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive distributor and assembler, announced on Friday it had signed a facility with foreign lenders to help refinance the company's debts and for working capital.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
House approves Ryamizard nomination
House approves Ryamizard nominationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung In a move that could worsen its relationship with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the House of Representatives' defense commission said it had endorsed Army chief Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI sports turn to overseas training
RI sports turn to overseas trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sending athletes overseas for training is an option many sports organizations are forced to resort to, given the poor development programs at home, according to a sports official.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Novotel offers 'Lebaran' packages
Novotel offers 'Lebaran' packagesWith the approach of Idul Fitri, a celebration that marks the end of Ramadhan, or Lebaran as it is locally called, Novotel Yogyakarta hotel on Jl. Jendral Sudirman is offering a range of special Lebaran packages.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal'
Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The acquittal of former East Timor governor Abilio Soares could further erode people's confidence in the country's commitment to justice, a senior Cabinet minister announced on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jasa Marga completes road construction
Jasa Marga completes road construction CIREBON, West Java: State toll road operator PT Jasa Marga completed the construction on Friday of six kilometers of toll road connecting Tegalkarang and Palimanan in Cirebon regency, West Java.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Misreporting on Unicef
Misreporting on Unicef I am writing to respond to a report you published on Nov. 4 on page 4: Unicef to campaign against land mines.My name was mentioned as a source, which I do not mind as long as the content is in accordance with what I released to the media.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Foreign water firm 'abused rights'
Foreign water firm 'abused rights' JAKARTA: The Community of Tap Water Customers (Komparta) and an individual consumer, Suta Widhya, reported tap water operator PD PAM Jaya and its foreign partner Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) to the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Friday due to their...