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Six-hour delay colors homecoming

Six-hour delay colors homecomingTony Hotland and Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A six-hour delay colored Friday's homecoming for travelers on economy-class trains as the number of returning holidaymakers remained low.

Teacher training must promote communication skills

Teacher training must promote communication skillsSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia, Jakarta "I don't like my math teacher.""Why not?""He's always angry with us. If we ask him a question he gets angry.

Presidential

Presidential candidatesFrom Media IndonesiaThe emergence of candidates to participate in the race for the presidency would be something to be expected, if it involved those outside government circles. The candidates would learn to become independent, without relying on public facilities for their...

Achieving

Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.

1. PHONE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 X 42

1. PHONE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 X 42 Cell phone producers compete over designs 2. EVICTION: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Govt to evict hundreds to build shopping mall 3. PAPUA: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Seven declared suspects for flying independence flags 4.

Four feared dead in boat tragedy

Four feared dead in boat tragedy One person died and another three are missing after their overloaded boat capsized in waters off Belawan seaport in North Sumatra on Friday afternoon.Another 16 passengers were rescued.The dead were identified as Manijah, 33, from Deli Serdang regency.

Indonesian debtors sue lenders for stress over loans

Indonesian debtors sue lenders for stress over loansBloomberg, Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co., PT Danareksa Jakarta International Ltd. and other Indonesian borrowers, more than US$14 billion in arrears, are suing lenders for "emotional distress" and other complaints caused by creditors' efforts to...

Torch parade sweeps away divisiveness

Torch parade sweeps away divisiveness At least 300 young people carrying torches and chanting praise to God on malam takbiran (the eve of Idul Fitri) marched along the alleys of Kauman subdistrict, Pasar Kliwon, Surakarta, Central Java, becoming the main attraction as they crossed the streets.

JP/10/UEFA2

JP/10/UEFA2 Separately, UEFA said on Thursday that Galatasaray's Champions League Group D match against Juventus will be held in the Westfalenstadion in Dortmund, Germany on Dec. 2. The game, initially scheduled to be played on Nov.

Raising standard of national educational

Raising standard of national educationalAndrew Vivian, Coordinator Principal, Sekolah Ciputra High School, Surabaya Indonesian education, like so many other sectors of Indonesian society, is facing enormous challenges in the effort to stay in touch with global trends.

JI members wanted chaos on Thailand

JI members wanted chaos on ThailandAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Four Thais accused of belonging to the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist group plotted to launch simultaneous attacks on embassies and tourist spots in the kingdom in June, a witness at their trial said on Friday.

Cell phone producers compete over designs

Cell phone producers compete over designsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This has been quite a busy month for cell phone makers.First, earlier this month, global leader Nokia launched its latest model, the 6600. Several days later, SonyEricsson unveiled its latest model.

The politics of religious pluralism

The politics of religious pluralismMuhamad Ali, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu Religion has become part of not only private but also public life in Indonesia as elsewhere.

Traditional markets quiet due to long holiday

Traditional markets quiet due to long holidayLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe littered and muddy streets in traditional markets do not see the usual lively bargaining between sellers and buyers these days, as most people are still on holiday in their hometowns.

'Without a long holiday I won't have a vacation'

'Without a long holiday I won't have a vacation' The government extended the official Idul Fitri holiday this year until the end of the month, a policy imposed not only by the city administration and state institutions but also by private companies.

Understanding the causes of Jakarta traffic congestions

Understanding the causes of Jakarta traffic congestions To understand traffic problems thoroughly is the first step toward an attempt to solve this royal mess, right? Here are several corroborating fact(or)s, which contribute to the horrendous traffic conditions in the city.1.

Plan to sign UN anticorruption pact applauded

Plan to sign UN anticorruption pact applaudedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An observer has welcomed the government's plan to sign the United Nations Convention against Corruption, saying that only with a strong commitment to implementing the pact will it possible to...

ASEAN power grid master plan to be ready soon

ASEAN power grid master plan to be ready soonDow Jones, Bangkok A master plan for the power grid interconnection among member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations is expected to be finalized in January, a senior Thai electricity official said late on Wednesday.

Jakarta holidaymakers trickle back slowly

Jakarta holidaymakers trickle back slowlyTony Hotland The Jakarta Post JakartaTias, 42, dragged his luggage, some bags and a few cardboard boxes, toward the front of the Senen railway station, East Jakarta.

1. EVICTION: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12

1. EVICTION: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 City gears up to make more Jakartans homeless again 2. EDU: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 21 'Education, another means to eradicate corruption' 3. VISA: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Govt delays implementation of new visa policy again 4.

Motorcycle sales projected to jump by 14% next year

Motorcycle sales projected to jump by 14% next yearSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political stability, low inflation, higher economic growth, and plenty of consumer loans from banks are expected to drive up motorcycle sales next year, the Association of Indonesian Motorcycle Industry...

Philippine economy expands 4.4% in Q3

Philippine economy expands 4.4% in Q3Associated Press, Manila The Philippine economy grew by 4.4 percent on year during the third quarter of 2003, outperforming Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore and South Korea, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said Thursday.Gross national product rose by 5.

Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy

Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacyDenny Indrayana, Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta When a constitution lacks legitimacy, it is but a worthless document. Legitimacy must be present in the drafting of every constitution.

Most KPUDs fail to meet party screening deadline

Most KPUDs fail to meet party screening deadlineMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most Provincial General Elections Commissions (KPUDs) failed to meet Thursday's deadline to submit field verification reports to the General Election Commission (KPU), prompting the commission to announce...

Taufik prays for Hindu priest

Taufik prays for Hindu priest JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas expressed condolences for the death of Bali's highest Hindu priest Ida Pedanda Rsi Agung Penatih in Denpasar, Bali on Thursday.

Travelers influx still low, yet to reach its peak

Travelers influx still low, yet to reach its peakTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tias, 42, dragged his luggage, some bags and a few cardboard boxes, toward the front of the Senen railway station, East Jakarta.

Two mishaps stir quiet toll road

Two mishaps stir quiet toll road JAKARTA: Two traffic accidents took place almost simultaneously on the Jagorawi toll road on Thursday morning, but no fatalities were reported.The first accident took place at Kilometer 14.

JP/17/LALIN

JP/17/LALIN How messed up is Jakarta's traffic?Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaPeople often assume that if traffic is congested less accidents will occur, as the slower flow of vehicles will restrain reckless drivers.

Education, another mean to eradicate corruption: Experts

Education, another mean to eradicate corruption: ExpertsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Schools could help disseminate anti-corruption messages among students from an early age, an expert said on Thursday.

Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day...

People return to Medan city

People return to Medan city MEDAN, North Sumatra: After two days celebrating Idul Fitri, people from rural areas here have begun to return to Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. Hundreds of people flooded bus terminals and railway stations in several regencies in North Sumatra province on...

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U.S. orders, confidence data show growth on rise Brussels mulls legal action as pact's future questioned Philippine economy expands 4.4% in Q3

Traffic in Jakarta

Traffic in Jakarta During the last few months road traffic in Jakarta has been going from bad to worse; with the arrival of the rainy season it has been further worsened. It takes a lot of energy, patience and utmost use of your logic and math skills to reach your destination a bit earlier than...

Full gas supply to Singapore hoped to resume soon

Full gas supply to Singapore hoped to resume soonSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The full supply of natural gas from West Natuna to Singapore is likely to resume on Tuesday after a halt since early last week due to a two-inch leak in the 650-kilometer gas pipeline located 80 meters...

Newspapers 'disappear' in Manado

Newspapers 'disappear' in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Newspapers were hardly seen in Manado on Thursday, as people were still celebrating the Idul Fitri holiday.Shops and newsstands were mostly closed, while newspaper deliverers were a rarity, too.

Bekasi rejects no-skill migrants

Bekasi rejects no-skill migrants BEKASI: Bekasi deputy mayor Mochtar Mohamad asked residents on Thursday not to bring relatives or friends back from their villages to live in the municipality, especially unskilled job- seekers.

Dump sites poison residents

Dump sites poison residents BEKASI: Residents living near a dump for Jakarta's waste are drinking water contaminated with sewage, potentially deadly poisons and heavy metals, a non-governmental organization revealed Thursday.

KPU seeks speedy customs process

KPU seeks speedy customs process JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has sent a letter to the Ministry of Finance asking the latter to speed up the customs and tax office's checking process on imported computers for next year's elections.

Jakarta traffic

Jakarta trafficStreets and area often used for illegal track races:Jl. Asia Afrika, South JakartaJl. Panjang, Kebon Jeruk, West JakartaJl. Benyamin Sueb, Kemayoran, Central JakartaPangkalan Jati, Pondok GedeJl. Basuki Rahmat, East JakartaJl. Gajah Mada, West JakartaJl.

Country Profile : Finland

Country Profile : Finland Publication date: December 6 Approval Date: December 3 Message from the Ambassador of FinlandFinland and Indonesia are very different countries and far away from each other, but they also have a few things in common.

Vietnam to issue new notes, coins starting Dec. 17

Vietnam to issue new notes, coins starting Dec. 17 Associated Press Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam will issue two new notes and three new coins from Dec. 17, including its highest ever denomination note worth 500,000 dong (US$32), Central Bank Governor Le Duc Thuy said on Thursday.

Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisisJP/6/E05authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its...

Community health

Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the...

More than 200 km of drainage in Bandung badly damaged

More than 200 km of drainage in Bandung badly damagedYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java Bandung is a favored destination, especially for short holiday trips from the capital, but the poor state of its drainage, which causes traffic congestion, will increasingly put visitors off,...

Garuda profit may drop by 80% this year: CEO

Garuda profit may drop by 80% this year: CEORendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Profits for Garuda Indonesia, the country's national airline, may plunge by 80 percent this year due to a sharp downturn in business amid various uncertainties plaguing the industry, a senior official said.

How messed up is Jakarta's traffic?

How messed up is Jakarta's traffic?Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People often assume that if traffic is congested less accidents will occur, as the slower flow of vehicles will restrain reckless drivers.

Communal clash broke out in Sawahlunto

Communal clash broke out in SawahluntoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of community leaders from the West Sumatra regency of Sawahlunto Sijunjung agreed on Thursday to resolve differences after clashes involving villagers from two districts.

JP/17/TRAFFIC

JP/17/TRAFFIC Understanding the causes of Jakarta traffic jams To understand traffic problems thoroughly is the first step toward an attempt to solve this royal mess, right? Here are several corroborating fact(or)s, which contribute to the horrendous traffic conditions in the city.1.

Traditional markets quiet during long holiday

Traditional markets quiet during long holidayLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The littered and muddy streets in traditional markets do not see the usual lively bargaining between sellers and buyers these days, as most people are still on holiday in their hometowns.

An Idul Fitri anomaly

An Idul Fitri anomaly The most celebrated of Islamic holidays, Idul Fitri, is sometimes accompanied by unwanted problems. It is in such a blissful time, when people are earnestly forgiving one other, that crime actually reaches its peak.