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Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Hamid visits Makassar prisons
Hamid visits Makassar prisons MAKASSAR: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin paid unannounced visits to two penitentiaries in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Monday, and was furious to learn some inmates were using narcotics in their cells.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Quake hits Buru island
Quake hits Buru island AMBON, Maluku: At least four residents suffered serious injuries when a 5.6-magnitude earthquake hit Batabual district in the southern part of Buru island, Maluku province, late on Friday.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
The quiet revolution in Indonesia's human rights
The quiet revolution in Indonesia's human rightsJonny Sinaga, Jakarta Some time this year Indonesia will be categorized as a new party to the very important agreements on human rights, after the House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed two draft laws at the end of September on the accession of...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Police to monitor foreign citizens
Police to monitor foreign citizensRendi A. Witular and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police will intensify security measures at home, including by closely monitoring foreign citizens entering the country, as a precaution to prevent new terrorist attacks following the escape of...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Asia must shut backyard farms to halt bird flu: U.S.
Asia must shut backyard farms to halt bird flu: U.S.Sambit Mohanty, Reuters/Singapore Asian governments must provide financial incentives and shut down as many backyard poultry farms as possible to halt the spread of bird flu, a leading U.S. poultry industry official said.
Tue, 08 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From Suara Pembaruan Since the Subversion Law was repealed, the security forces no longer have the power to take preemptive measures.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.
Tue, 08 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.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Eight-year-old boy declared bird flu positive
Eight-year-old boy declared bird flu positiveAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An eight-year-boy identified as Ilham Junaidi was declared bird flu positive on Monday, bringing the number of bird flu cases to nine in the country, a hospital official says.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Education system in Indonesia
Education system in Indonesia Your article on the Indonesian educational system (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 5) leaves a lot to be desired. Perhaps a way to evaluate an educational system is to look at the success of its graduates.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
1. BIRD: 2 x 14
1. BIRD: 2 x 14 RI not taking bird flu seriously: FAO 2. RESHUFFLE: 3 X 10 SBY too slow on reshuffle: Analyst 3. JAIL: 3 X 10 Navy orders hitman arrest dead or alive 4. BABINSA: 2 X 20 Military officers deployed to villages
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Coping with high inflation
Coping with high inflation The steep rise in inflation to a six-year high of 8.70 percent in October, or an annual rate of almost 17.90 percent, is imposing formidable challenges for fiscal and monetary management.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Base money must remain steady to curb inflation
Base money must remain steady to curb inflationRoss H. McLeod, Canberra The inflation data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) at the beginning of this month have caught everybody by surprise.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
The Poso tragedy and its significance for security
The Poso tragedy and its significance for securityAleksius Jemadu, Bandung Since the first Bali bombing in 2002, terrorist groups have used two different strategies in attempting to accomplish their political goals in Indonesia.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
RI not taking bird flu seriously: FAO
RI not taking bird flu seriously: FAOSamantha Brown, Agence France-Presse/Jakarta The head of a special UN team sent to help Indonesia fight bird flu warned that the country had not done enough to contain the virus.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Minimum wage hike means little: Worker
Minimum wage hike means little: WorkerTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration has raised the minimum wage for workers here from the current Rp 711,843 (about US$71) to Rp 819,100, effective next year, but the extra Rp 107,257 will hardly make a difference to worker and...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Number of poor people increases
Number of poor people increasesFrom Kompas Many people are concerned about the soaring prices of almost all commodities, including the basics, and this situation has made the cost of living to go up also; all while Muslims take part in Idul Fitri festivities.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Lody, Dewi expected to get gold once again
Lody, Dewi expected to get gold once againMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As was the case two years ago in Vietnam, aerobics gymnast Lody and artistic gymnast Dewi Prahara are considered most likely to win gold in the upcoming 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Tue, 08 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.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Chained Italian man found in rice field
Chained Italian man found in rice fieldI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar An Italian man, believed to be a victim of a violent crime, was found on Monday morning lying semi-conscious in an isolated rice field near Tibubeneng beach, some 10 kilometers north of Bali's tourist area of Kuta.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
EU to give Asia $35m to fight bird flu
EU to give Asia $35m to fight bird flu VIETNAM: The European Union (EU) will give US$35.7 million to help Asia fight bird flu, its health commissioner said on Monday.Health Commissioner Markos Kyprianou is in Vietnam as part of a 10-day tour through Southeast Asia to discuss efforts to contain the...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Passengers complain about extra charge
Passengers complain about extra charge TANGERANG: People returning from Idul Fitri trips abroad through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang have complained about the taxi surcharge based on zones implemented since 1998 by the Ministry of Transportation.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Bandung workers get 9.6 percent raise
Bandung workers get 9.6 percent raiseYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Despite workers' demand for a 100-percent salary raise following the skyrocketing prices of basic necessities due to the fuel price hikes, the West Java administration did not bow to the demand, raising workers' minimum...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Six Indonesians nabbed in S'pore
Six Indonesians nabbed in S'pore SINGAPORE: Six Indonesian nationals caught trying to enter Singapore using a wooden sampan were scheduled to be charged on Monday in court, the Police Coast Guard said.The illegal immigrants, ranging in ages between 17 and 32, were at sea on Sunday near Bedok Jetty.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
RI will not seek financial aid to fight bird flu
RI will not seek financial aid to fight bird fluRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government has been reluctant to ask for financial aid from overseas to fight the deadly bird flu virus, although the United States, Australia and the European Union have pledged financial aid to help...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Palu villagers seek refuge after clash
Palu villagers seek refuge after clashRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Palu The deadly clash between the police and followers of sect leader Madi almost two weeks ago, and the ensuing hunt for him, have caused hundreds of people to seek refuge in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Reform Star Party splits
Reform Star Party splits JAKARTA: The truce between squabbling factions in the Reform Star Party (PBR) was short-lived as Zainal Ma'arif now plans to set up a new party.Speaking in his hometown of Surakarta, Central Java, Zainal said a peace agreement with PBR leader Zainuddin MZ over two weeks ago...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Guangdong seeks better economic ties with Indonesia
Guangdong seeks better economic ties with IndonesiaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Guangzhou, China As a follow-up to healthier business ties between Indonesia and China, some 500 businesspeople from Guangdong province, China, will sign a series of documents on investment during their visit to...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Last of the ragtime pianists
Last of the ragtime pianistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta "We always call him a ragtime specialist. I think there's no other ragtime pianist here in Indonesia. It's too difficult to become one," jazz guitarist Ireng Maulana, who has played with pianist Hendra Wijaya since 1972, said about his friend,...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Ads in Bekasi terminal
Ads in Bekasi terminalFrom Warta Kota The railway station in Bekasi is crowded with vendors occupying small kiosks where they trade their wares, and at the same time erect advertisements for well-known beverages. It is commonplace now to see these advertisements occupying public areas.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
"We are not seeing a downtrend in poultry consumption so far. For
"We are not seeing a downtrend in poultry consumption so far. For example, sales were buoyant in Indonesia during Ramadhan."
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
UNFPA executive visits Indonesia
UNFPA executive visits Indonesia JAKARTA: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director, Thoraya Obaid, will visit Indonesia to promote gender equality and equity in the country.Arriving on Monday, Obaid will start her 10-day tour here with a meeting with former president Abdurrahman...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
High costs prevent students vacations
High costs prevent students vacationsSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta As many Muslims here left for their hometowns to enjoy the feast at the end of the Ramadhan fast with their families, high transportation costs kept some university students in Yogyakarta put, surviving the holiday on...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
India bank buys IndoMonex
India bank buys IndoMonexState Bank of India, the nation's biggest lender, said it agreed to acquire a 76 percent stake in closely held PT Bank IndoMonex, securing a foothold in Indonesia. The acquisition, subject to regulatory approvals, will be State Bank of India's third overseas this year.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
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------------------------------------------------------- Countries Exports Imports ------------------------------------------------------- The Philippines 659.18 3,439.94 Malaysia 1,613.11 7,266.61 Singapore 3,538.61 4,814.44 Thailand 1,432.07 5,132.02 Indonesia 1,172.02 2,087.26 Brunei 139.80 0.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
'Let them come and try their luck'
'Let them come and try their luck' The city administration has vowed to screen people migrating to Jakarta at entry points in order to keep unskilled workers out of the capital. What do the people here think about the move? The Jakarta Post interviewed some Jakartans to get their comments.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Govt urged to get tough with THC violators
Govt urged to get tough with THC violatorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should impose strict sanctions, including a ban on entering Indonesia, against shipping lines that refuse to comply with a recently introduced regulation reducing the terminal handling charge (THC) they impose on...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Food prices falling
Food prices falling JAKARTA: The prices of basic food commodities in Jakarta began to decrease a few days after Idul Fitri, Kompas Cyber Media (KCM) reported on Monday.The news website reported the decrease in prices of several commodities that saw a sharp increase during the fasting month.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Air Force's missing helicopter still no where to be found
Air Force's missing helicopter still no where to be foundNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Despite assistance from the Singapore Air Force, the search to find an Air Force helicopter that went missing on Oct. 12 near Jayapura in Papua, has not borne results, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Holiday traffic accidents claim 34
Holiday traffic accidents claim 34 MEDAN, North Sumatra: Fifty traffic accidents were recorded during the Idul Fitri exodus in North Sumatra, killing 34 people and injuring 74 others, a police spokesman said on Monday.North Sumatra Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Tue, 08 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.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Teams want limit on foreign players
Teams want limit on foreign players SEMARANG: Managers from Central Java-based PSIS Semarang and Persijap Jepara soccer teams support restricting the number of foreign players allowed to compete in the 2006 Indonesian League.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
SBY too slow on reshuffle: Analyst
SBY too slow on reshuffle: AnalystRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is being criticized for moving too slowly in deciding on a much-awaited Cabinet reshuffle, which the public considers crucial to help cope with the country's economic difficulties.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Against the odds, govt sees decline in inflation
Against the odds, govt sees decline in inflationRendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Challenging mainstream predictions, the government is upbeat that inflationary pressure will soon ease down, betting on its planned efforts to keep the prices of goods at bay, by ensuring...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Security remains tight in Jakarta
Security remains tight in JakartaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Senen Police chief Adj. Comr. Suprijadi was all smiles as passengers arrived on Monday afternoon at Senen railway station, Central Jakarta."We haven't received any crime reports at this station since the first day of Idul Fitri.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Rental rates continue upward trend
Rental rates continue upward trend The average asking gross rent of mid-up leased apartment units continued to climb upwards in the second quarter of this year, partly due to the increase in the oil price in the first three months.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Snow to urge larger foreign role in India
Snow to urge larger foreign role in IndiaGlenn Somerville, Reuters/Mumbai U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow will be aiming to nudge India ahead on reforms, including greater scope for foreign ownership in financial services, as he begins a four-day visit on Monday.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, November 9, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, November 9, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Showbiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Botanical Gardens visitors down
Botanical Gardens visitors down BOGOR: The number of visitors to the Bogor Botanical Gardens during last week's Idul Fitri holiday fell sharply compared to last year, a staff member said on Monday.Administration staff member Suciyasno said that only 62,221 people visited the garden from the first...
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Land disputes hinder Jatigede reservoir project
Land disputes hinder Jatigede reservoir projectYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Sumedang Darya still tends to his sheep and crops on his land located along the edge of a slope which is supposed to become part of dam in the Jatigede area of Sumedang regency, West Java.
Tue, 08 Nov 2005
Govt eyes solar, microhydro power plants
Govt eyes solar, microhydro power plantsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to build thousands of small scale solar power units as well as microhydro plants on eastern islands of the nation next year to increase electricity penetration in some of the country's more remote areas.