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Thu, 10 Nov 2005
RI police identify
RI police identify 2 suicide bombers (2x15)Police identify two suicide bombers in last month's attacks on Bali islandPolice said on Wednesday they had identified two of three suicide bombers killed in last month's attacks on crowded restaurants on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
From Suara Pembaruan
From Suara Pembaruan Since the Subversion Law was repealed, the security forces no longer have the power to take preemptive measures. Meanwhile, the terrorist actions continue. Actually, what we need is a legal system under which we can take preemptive measures, including repressive actions.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Supreme Court
Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
RI woman and Rp 500 m
RI woman and Rp 500 m It is very interesting to read the articles in The Jakarta Post about this trial-and-error plan. We, Indonesians, are always making "breakthroughs", which is actually positive in the sense that a rule is made to fit our own culture.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island
Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian islandJoseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press/DenverScientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov,9, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov,9, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
4. Munir --- 2x22
4. Munir --- 2x22 Congressmen put pressure on Susilo over Munir case or Congressmen urge Susilo to solve Munir case
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
JP/19/PERPUS
JP/19/PERPUS'Smart Library' is ex-minister's long-held dreamWahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post/Malang, East Java After retiring as a state official, Malik Fadjar, former religious affairs minister during President BJ Habibie's administration and former education minister during the...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Security officials in hot water over latest Poso incident
Security officials in hot water over latest Poso incidentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSenior lawmakers in the House of Representatives lashed out at top security officials following the latest terror attacks in Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Airlines responsible for refueling process
Airlines responsible for refueling processLeony Aurora and Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile an investigation into the alleged adulteration of jet fuel in Makassar continues, a minister declared on Wednesday that airlines were also partly responsibility for any irregularities during...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
'Govt to blame for urbanization'
'Govt to blame for urbanization'In a bid to keep unskilled migrant workers out of Jakarta, the city administration is planning to raid residential areas where they are suspected of living. Some observers have raised concerns about the policy, arguing that it violates people's rights of movement...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Devi Durga undergoes transformation down the ages
Devi Durga undergoes transformation down the agesThe Jakarta Post, DenpsasarFrom classical times to the present day, Mahisasura-mardini, popularly known as Devi Durga, has played a significant role in Balinese culture and religion, as well as Indonesian art and culture in general.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
JP/7/IGOR3
JP/7/IGOR3 Igor O'Neill, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Oct. 7 announced the government's plan to spend Rp 150 billion (US$15 million) to buy 10 million coal stoves as a part of the government efforts to diversify energy resources and to reduce the costly subsidy for kerosene.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Premium cars make their debut in Japan
Premium cars make their debut in JapanPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, TokyoSocial status and prestige are an important consideration when buying a new car, apart from functionality.Emerging markets in Asia -- driven by high economic growth in China and India -- are luring automotive...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Arts workshop to be held in Denpasar
Arts workshop to be held in DenpasarAround 22 artists from 11 countries will take part in a joint performing arts parade at Ksirnawa Arts Center in Denpasar on Nov. 26.The program involves artists from Asia Pacific Countries including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand,...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
;AP;
;AP; ANPAf..r.. C-PESEK-COLUMN Goodbye Obsolete G-7, Meet the Relevant G-20: William Pesek Jr. JP/16/PowerGoodbye Obsolete G-7, Meet the Relevant G-20: William Pesek Jr. William Pesek Jr. Bloomberg Australia Australia, with 20 million people and a $618 billion economy, is rarely thought of as a...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Major blazes hit South Jakarta
Major blazes hit South JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo fires broke out in South Jakarta early Wednesday morning, causing billions of rupiah in losses and heavy traffic on the first day that offices opened after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
A noble strategy for lasting peace in Aceh province
A noble strategy for lasting peace in Aceh provinceBerly Martawardaya, Siena, Italy Machiavelli once said that a prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.But the knowledge that a particular prince often breaks his promise undermines most of its worth.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Sixty-year-old killed in clash between village youths
Sixty-year-old killed in clash between village youthsSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, TegalA clash between youths from two neighboring villages in Jatinegara district, Tegal regency in Central Java claimed the life of a 60-year-old man.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Police keeps hunt down terror suspect
Police keeps hunt down terror suspectAMBON, Maluku: Maluku provincial police are still tracking down Arsyad, a Muslim cleric who has been accused of helping to wage a terror campaign of bombing and shooting across Maluku province recently.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Oct. 12, 2002: Bombs rip through two Bali nightclubs, killing 202
Oct. 12, 2002: Bombs rip through two Bali nightclubs, killing 202 people, mostly foreigners. The trials of the suspected perpetrators of the attacks reveal the roles of Malaysian nationals Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top in assembling the bombs.Aug. 5, 2003: Bomb rocks J.W.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Govt won't question U.S. over al-Farouq's escape
Govt won't question U.S. over al-Farouq's escapeMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda said on Wednesday that his office had no plans to seek an explanation from the U.S. over the escape of Omar al-Farouq from a U.S.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Nation made lazy by reliance on domestic helpers
Nation made lazy by reliance on domestic helpersThe Jakarta Post/JakartaTo guarantee her new housemaid, Lilis, 18, would come back to work after the Idul Fitri exodus, housewife Fifin Yuliati, 27, had to shell out more money for Lilis, who earned Rp 300,000 (US$30) a month on top of free meals and...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
U.S. warns of attack in China
U.S. warns of attack in China CHINA: The U.S. Embassy in Beijing said on Wednesday that Chinese police had warned that Islamic extremists might be planning to attack luxury hotels in China over the next week.The U.S.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
1. Terror (2x32)
1. Terror (2x32) Police uncover terrorist training camp in jungle on Seram island 3. Papua (2x18) Remains of Japanese soldiers excavated 4. House (4x12) Shake-up expected of House leadership
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Top police officer sacked after attack over KPUD building
Top police officer sacked after attack over KPUD buildingApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/MedanThe Central Tapanuli Police chief was removed from his post on Wednesday following an arson attack on the regional General Elections Commission (KPUD) office two weeks ago.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
WTO talks turn to needs of developing nations
WTO talks turn to needs of developing nationsAgence France-Presse, GenevaTrading nations were turning their attention to the needs of poor countries in WTO talks on Wednesday, a day after acknowledging they face a watered-down ministerial conference next month.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Vendors want to be allowed to return
Vendors want to be allowed to return JAKARTA: Evicted sidewalk vendors in Glodok, West Jakarta, have asked the city administration to let them return to their original location.The vendors were at the site on Wednesday to collect their merchandise after the administration dismantled their kiosks on...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Perils of multiculturalism
Perils of multiculturalismFor Indonesians, the rioting in France -- now entering its 14th day -- looks disturbingly familiar. Here in our own country over the last ten years, we have been no strangers to burning buses, rock-throwing rioters, police officers battling protesters, firemen trying to...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Azahari killed in raid
Azahari killed in raidThe Jakarta Post, Malang/JakartaFugitive bombmaker Azahari bin Husin, who is blamed for three major terror attacks in the country in the past three years, was killed in a police raid on a house believed to be his hideout in the hilly area of Batu in the East Java town of...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Forgive convicted Australians
Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed. However, these young lives should be spared.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Civil servants face first day back
Civil servants face first day backThe Jakarta Post, Makassar/Semarang/BandungPublic services resumed nationwide on Wednesday after a week's break for Idul Fitri, however service was slower than usual as the holiday mood prevailed.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans Sebastien Blanc Agence France Presse/Pontianak Leading environmental and wildlife agencies called Friday for a united effort to protect the habitats of Borneo's orangutans whose survival is threatened by mass deforestation.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Govt to reduce 2006 tourism target
Govt to reduce 2006 tourism targetRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a year marked by the tsunami that devastated Aceh, a second attack on Bali and outbreaks of polio and bird flu, the government has decided to revise down its target of seven million foreign tourists for next year.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Religious freedom still restricted in RI: Report
Religious freedom still restricted in RI: ReportRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the constitutional guarantee of religious freedom, discrimination on the basis of religious belief is a cause for concern in this country, according to the United States' 2005 International...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Goodbye 'obsolete G-7', meet the relevant G-20
Goodbye 'obsolete G-7', meet the relevant G-20William Pesek Jr., Bloomberg, Australia Australia, with 20 million people and a $618 billion economy, is rarely thought of as a global power.Yet the leaders of a country whose economy ranks 13th in size may just shake up the world order as we know it by...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Three recognized as national heroes in state ceremony
Three recognized as national heroes in state ceremonyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono posthumously bestowed the title of National Hero on three Indonesians on Wednesday to mark National Heroes Day, which falls on Nov. 10.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
'Govt to blame for migration'
'Govt to blame for migration'In a bid to keep unskilled migrant workers out of Jakarta, the city administration is planning to raid residential areas where they are suspected of living. Some observers have raised concerns about the policy, arguing that it violates people's rights of movement...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
When crooks and heroes are all the same
When crooks and heroes are all the sameKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No matter how meritorious your service for your nation -- even with millions of people acknowledging it, not just your family --- you would be erroneous to assume you were entitled to be buried in the National Heroes...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
ExxonMobil to farm out share in Block A
ExxonMobil to farm out share in Block ALeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S. energy giant ExxonMobil will announce the winner of a tender to farm out its 50 percent share in Block A in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam in the first quarter of next year, a government official says.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
JP/13/Park
JP/13/Park Bantimurung: A cool respite from city life A nice-day trip for travelers and a great escape for Makassar City residents, Bantimurung National Recreational Park in South Sulawesi is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature and chill out.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Five held over beheadings in Poso
Five held over beheadings in PosoAntara, JakartaSecurity personnel arrested five people on Wednesday over the beheadings of three Christian girls last month in Poso regency. Separately on the same day, security officers also detained a person in connection with the shooting of two female students...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Tsunami survivors grow weary of wait for homes
Tsunami survivors grow weary of wait for homesNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehKhairil Anwar acknowledged he felt depressed. The head of Lamdingin village in Lambaro Skep district in Banda Aceh is under pressure from village residents desperately in need of houses.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Titi Kamal misses playing in movies
Titi Kamal misses playing in moviesJAKARTA: Having played in a number of TV soap opera, actress Titi Kamal, who soared to fame after costarring in popular teen flick Ada Apa Dengan Cinta, said she missed playing in movies.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Three officers charged with buying stolen car
Three officers charged with buying stolen carAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police announced on Wednesday there was sufficient evidence to charge three police officers with receiving a stolen vehicle.West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Safaruddin said Chief Brig.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
JP/13/Banti
JP/13/BantiBantimurung, The Kingdom of Butterflies Andi Hajramurni Correspondent/Ujung Pandang British zoologist Alfred Russel Wallace once called Bantimurung National Recreation Park the Kingdom of Butterflies. The park is home to butterflies of numerous colors, patterns and sizes.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Capturing home culture on a cell phone
Capturing home culture on a cell phoneRachel Greaves, Contributor, KerobokanWhen Bali resident Bob Calabritto saw an advertisement on Discovery Channel for the First-Time Mobile Filmmakers Awards contest, he had one of his usual creative dreams.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Lampung park criticized for poor wildlife treatment
Lampung park criticized for poor wildlife treatment Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Environmentalists in Lampung lashed out at the Bumi Kedaton Safari Park (TWABK) management for treating animals under its care poorly.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Tsunami victims to fly to Thailand
Tsunami victims to fly to Thailand BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Seven teenagers from tsunami-struck Aceh are to leave for Phuket in Thailand to meet other children from five countries who are also victims of natural disasters.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Titi Kamal misses playing in movies
Titi Kamal misses playing in moviesJAKARTA: Having played in a number of TV soap opera, actress Titi Kamal, who soared to fame after costarring in popular teen flick Ada Apa Dengan Cinta, said she missed playing in movies.