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Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Voice over Internet Protocol: There's no hype in the skype program
Voice over Internet Protocol: There's no hype in the skype programVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.comVoice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has always been an impressive tool for users of the World Wide Web.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
SBY orders study into prejudice
SBY orders study into prejudiceThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono assigned Religious Minister Maftuh Basyuni to find out how prevalent religious discrimination is in the country and to review the controversial joint ministerial letter on the construction of places of...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Febi,
Febi, Hendri flop in final Febi Widhiyanto and Hendri Susilo Pramono lost in the final hurdle of the doubles event here on Saturday, to sum up Indonesia's woeful performance in the US$6,250 Men's Satellite Tennis Circuit.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Condom use still a major challenge to preventing HIV
Condom use still a major challenge to preventing HIVSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaDespite continuous campaigning, awareness among high-risk groups of the benefit of using condoms remains a cause for concern among activists fighting the spread of HIV/AIDS here.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
IBM boosts ThinkPad's security
IBM boosts ThinkPad's securityZatni Arbi, Contributor, JakartaTake a close look at the accompanying picture.Hopefully you can see it. It's a tiny scanner on the right part of the palmrest, just above the IBM logo.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
South Korea signs ASEAN security pact
South Korea signs ASEAN security pactAgencies, Vientiane/CanberraSouth Korea acceded on Saturday to ASEAN's amity and cooperation treaty which Russia will also enter at this year's summit of Southeast Asian leaders being held in Vientiane.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
British banks look to expand Asian foothold with China deals
British banks look to expand Asian foothold with China dealsPierre Pratabuy, Agence France-Presse, London The race is on among international banking groups for a stake of the Chinese market as Beijing loosens its grip on the sector, and British banks are already ahead of many of their rivals thanks...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
No more practical politics, NU leaders say
No more practical politics, NU leaders sayMuhammad Nafik and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono opened a five-day congress of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) here on Sunday, with its senior leaders strongly criticizing the group, the largest Muslim organization in the...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Thailand to return smuggled orangutans to Indonesia
Thailand to return smuggled orangutans to IndonesiaSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA year-long effort to return rare Indonesian orangutans trafficked illegally to Thailand will finally happen, with a delegation from the Thai police visited Indonesia to check the final...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 29, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, November 29, 2004Exhibitions* Arts by Canadian artist Ken Pattern, at Four Seasons Hotel (Regent), Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. B-4, South Jakarta, Dec. 3 to Jan. 15. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Poso Police put price on suspects' heads
Poso Police put price on suspects' headsRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PosoAfter two weeks of a fruitless manhunt, the Poso Police chief announced on Saturday a reward to anyone who provided information on the perpetrators behind the recent Poso Central Market blast.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Steady cash and friends keeps Azahari free
Steady cash and friends keeps Azahari freeMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, Vientiane, The Jakarta PostWhile police may be intensifying their hunt for terrorist suspect Azahari bin Husin, they admit they are still playing an extended catch-me-if-you-can game with the notorious bombmaker.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Govt yet to rebuild collapsed school
Govt yet to rebuild collapsed school BEKASI: Suratmi, the principal of state elementary school SD Jatimakmur VI in Pondokgede, has deplored the government's sluggish response in repairing the school's collapsed classroom."It's already been two days ...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Houses to be built for Alor victims
Houses to be built for Alor victimsKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian Army, through its Sekata Dalam Nestapa (One In Pain) Foundation, is planning to build low-cost housing for victims of the earthquake in Alor regency.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Probe Munir's death
Probe Munir's deathFrom Media Indonesia The Institute for Study of Democracy (LKaDe) welcomes the formation of a team by the National Police to investigate the death of Munir, rights campaigner and coordinator of the National Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras).
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Ban on beach reclamation ignored
Ban on beach reclamation ignoredTwo private companies are apparently continuing land reclamation work along the coastline of Dadap village in Kosambi district, Tangerang regency, despite a ban issued by Regent Ismet Iskandar.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Liang Bua, human evolution study center
Liang Bua, human evolution study centerYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Manggarai At the end of October, the fossilized remains of a one-meter- tall hominid were discovered in Flores island, which lies within East Nusa Tenggara province.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
India, China, two reasons for economic integration: Susilo
India, China, two reasons for economic integration: SusiloMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, VientianePresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono arrived in the Laotian capital on Sunday with a strong message about Indonesia's commitment to free trade, open investment and a pledge to increase the...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Floods worsen, diseases rise in Rokanhilir
Floods worsen, diseases rise in RokanhilirPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruThe floods in Rokanhilir regency, now into its second week and showing no signs of abating, have disrupted traffic and brought water-borne diseases to residents of low-lying areas.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Essay writing winners announced
Essay writing winners announced JAKARTA: Indra Refipal Sembring, a student from the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, and Khalifany Ash Shadiqi, a student from SMU 8 state high school in Yogyakarta, have won the 2004 essay writing contest on Korea held by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and the...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
China: ASEAN?'s friend or foe?
China: ASEAN?'s friend or foe?William Foreman, Vientiane/Associated PressChina would seem to be a scary neighbor for Southeast Asian nations, with its roaring economy that's vacuuming up vital jobs and foreign investment from the region.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Regency disburses air travel subsidy
Regency disburses air travel subsidyPANIAI, Papua: Paniai regental administration is disbursing a Rp 2 billion (US$222,222) flight subsidy for the public, to encourage more frequent air travel.The Rp 2 billion subsidy, allocated throughout this year, is aimed at accelerating development in the...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Defense expo pays off for embargoed Indonesia
Defense expo pays off for embargoed IndonesiaTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA three-day exhibit, Indo Defense Expo 2004, showcasing defense equipment, concluded on Saturday, providing Indonesia with opportunities to replenish its defense equipment and technology despite the embargo imposed...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Pertamina ups price of compressed natural gas
Pertamina ups price of compressed natural gasState oil and gas company PT Pertamina has raised the price of compressed natural gas from Rp 700 per liter, to Rp 1,550, starting Nov. 29, according to a report. Adiatma Sardjito, a company official, was quoted by detik.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
India to offer 20 oil, gas blocks
India to offer 20 oil, gas blocks NEW DELHI: India will offer 20 oil and gas blocks for exploration to foreign and domestic firms in the fifth round of bidding under the New Exploration Licencing Policy (NELP), a report said on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Probe Munir's death
Probe Munir's deathFrom Media Indonesia The Institute for Study of Democracy (LKaDe) welcomes the formation of a team by the National Police to investigate the death of Munir, rights campaigner and coordinator of the National Commission on Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras).
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
New television channel launched
New television channel launchedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA new Jakarta-centric television station, O Channel, has been launched and will focus on entertainment and lifestyle programs, its owner says.O Channel -- "Jakarta's own channel" -- is broadcast from the Sarinah Building in Central Jakarta and...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
KL airline to remain full-service airline
KL airline to remain full-service airline KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's national airline will continue to focus on being a full-service airline and won't consider operating a low-cost carrier, the airline's chairman said.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
The Vientiane opportunity
The Vientiane opportunity Verghese Mathews New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur ASEAN's 10th summit in Vientiane, Laos, is a good time to address what is rapidly becoming a major problem for three members of the grouping: The fate of the Montagnards in the central highlands of Vietnam.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
NGOs urge river free of home factories
NGOs urge river free of home factoriesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTangerang's main river, the Cisadane, is now lined with clusters of home factories, which has prompted environmentalists to demand the regency administration to get rid of the buildings and return the riverbanks to their...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption From Koran Tempo Corruption is a chronic social ill in Indonesia. However, it is not enough for the government just to find the right way to eradicate it. It is more important for the government to look for its root causes.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
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WTO OKs sanctions over U.S. antidumping law 2. 1 x 36 U.S. Treasuries fall on China debt 'rumor' 3. 2 x 24 S'pore suspends staffers for insider trading in Japan 4. 2 x 29 ASEAN urged to speed up plans to become single market
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Giant U.S. oil company to build geothermal plant
Giant U.S. oil company to build geothermal plantThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta ChevronTexaco Corp. the second largest U.S. energy firm, said it had decided to invest US$128 million in Indonesia to build a new geothermal power generating unit in West Java in a bid to avert future electricity shortages in...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
'We shouldn't worry about it'
'We shouldn't worry about it'People living with HIV/AIDS often come up against discrimination rather than understanding. With an estimated figure of between 80,000 and 130,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia, and that figure continuing to grow, it is time for the public to acknowledge the...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Govt infrastructure projects may spur economy
Govt infrastructure projects may spur economyLeony Aurora and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Large government-backed infrastructure projects will return to become the bread and butter of the construction sector if the government goes through with its plan to increase overall...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
City's population dragnet kicks off in December
City's population dragnet kicks off in DecemberDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn order to prevent the already over-populated city from further ballooning due to the influx of new arrivals after Idul Fitri, the Jakarta administration is set to launch an operation targeting new migrants...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Suggestions on tourism
Suggestions on tourismFrom Koran TempoAs described in the 100-day program announced the tourism minister, the important part of the plan to boost the inflow of foreign tourists is security, which will be maintained in coordination with all levels of the government's security agencies.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Push for revival of Aceh dialog
Push for revival of Aceh dialogKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn intensive peace process should follow the visit of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, or else local people will lose trust in the new administration, observers say.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Undignified scramble for seats
Undignified scramble for seatsFrom Koran TempoIn the House of Representatives, the Nationhood Coalition and the People's Coalition are currently engaged in an undignified scramble for seats, instead of dealing with more substantive matters.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Daylight savings and productivity
Daylight savings and productivity Indeed every Indonesian must be proud of their newly elected president. I am a Malaysian and have been working in Indonesia for the last five years. I feel that it is high time that the President focus on punctuality and discipline.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
JP/18/HOBBIT3
JP/18/HOBBIT3 Dwarfs in Flores mythology Liang Bua, in the local language of Teras, means cold water of the cave. It is so named because the stalactites of the cave's upper walls always drop fresh and cold water onto the floor below.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Communities deal with their waste
Communities deal with their wasteBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe recent violent opposition of Bojong residents to the presence of a waste treatment facility in their neighborhood, and the tug- of-war between Jakarta and Bekasi early this year over the Bantar Gebang dump, has left a...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
ASEAN urged to cut travel costs, harmonize visas to boost tourism
ASEAN urged to cut travel costs, harmonize visas to boost tourismEileen Ng, Agence Fance-Presse, Vientiane Southeast Asian nations must lower the cost of air travel and establish a one-visa policy if they want to spur intra-regional travel and bolster tourism, officials say.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
ASEAN MPs threaten Myanmar
ASEAN MPs threaten MyanmarAgencies, Kuala Lumpur/VientianeMyanmar should be suspended from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) unless the military-run nation makes progress toward democratic reforms, regional lawmakers said on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Opposing NU factions scrap it out for top post
Opposing NU factions scrap it out for top postBlontank Poer and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaTensions ran high on the first day of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) congress here on Sunday as senior ulema at odds over the nomination of incumbent leader Hasyim Muzadi launched an open campaign for...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Govt to review authority of Tariff Team
Govt to review authority of Tariff Team Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government is reviewing which ministry should have the authority to determine trade-related fiscal policies such as import duties in an effort to maximize the use of the "injury clause" to curtail the excesses of...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Mitsubishi, Merrill tie up in car loan
Mitsubishi, Merrill tie up in car loan TOKYO: Troubled Japanese automaker Mitsubishi Motors Corp. said on Saturday it will tie up with Merrill Lynch and Co. in North American financing operations as part of its business rehabilitation efforts.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
TV Program: Monday, November 29, 2004
TV Program: Monday, November 29, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Dialog I.K.M11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 p.m.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
ASEAN urged to speed up plans to become single market
ASEAN urged to speed up plans to become single marketAgence France-Presse, Vientiane The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) must speed up trade liberalisation if it wants to unify into a powerful economic bloc, business experts said on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Pluralism, a stance for true interfaith dialogs in Indonesia
Pluralism, a stance for true interfaith dialogs in IndonesiaY. Bambang Riyanto, Jakarta In following the discourse about the conflicts between the Catholic Sang Timur foundation and its neighboring Muslim residents in The Jakarta Post two weeks ago, in which Pandaya and Tangerang Mayor Wahidin...