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Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Fuel shortage in Karimun
Fuel shortage in Karimun PEKANBARU, Riau: Tanjung Balai in Karimun, the Riau Islands, has been short of fuel for the past two days, pushing premium gasoline prices up Rp 10,000 (US$1) a liter on Saturday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Bus drivers revved up over quiet Lebaran
Bus drivers revved up over quiet LebaranBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An estimation that more than 2.5 million Jakarta workers would leave the city to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns this year was unrealistically high, intercity bus drivers say.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
'More unskilled people leads to crime'
'More unskilled people leads to crime' The city administration has frequently reminded Jakarta migrant workers not to bring along their unemployed relatives and friends with them when they return from their hometowns after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Short term pain is long term gain for Indonesia's economy
Short term pain is long term gain for Indonesia's economyAhmad Pathoni, Agence France-Presse/Jakarta A massive rise in fuel prices has resulted in short term pain for Indonesia amid soaring inflation and jacked-up interest rates which threaten higher unemployment and social unrest.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
RI students take part in peace mission voyage
RI students take part in peace mission voyageBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nine Indonesian students left for London, Britain on Saturday to take part in a "reconciliation voyage" aimed at promoting mutual understanding among people from various backgrounds, cultures and faiths.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
TMII visitors down during holiday
TMII visitors down during holiday JAKARTA: The number of visitors to popular theme park Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) in East Jakarta declined by 20 percent over the Idul Fitri holiday this year compared to last year, Tempo Interaktif reported on Saturday.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, November 8, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, November 8, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:30 TV Drama7:00 News: Berita Nasional8:00 Talk Show:...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Amata gains $4m from Vietnam firm
Amata gains $4m from Vietnam firm BANGKOK: Thailand's Amata Corporation PCL on Sunday announced a US$4-million profit from its industrial estate in Vietnam for the first three quarters of 2005, nearly double its profit for the whole of 2004.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Papuans need sincerity
Papuans need sincerity The 42 members of the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP) were installed on Oct. 31, 2005, in Jayapura, capital of the easternmost province of Papua. But whether the assembly will be able to play the role it is supposed to play is another question.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Batam businesspeople up in arms over profiteering
Batam businesspeople up in arms over profiteeringFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Tired with profiteering by distributors of sugar and cooking oil, Batam businesspeople have written to President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono requesting him to dispatch a special team to help resolve the problem.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
SMS takes over the place of traditional Idul Fitri cards
SMS takes over the place of traditional Idul Fitri cardsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even while awaiting her turn for sungkeman (a Javanese tradition to show respect by kneeling down) and apologizing to her elders for the mistakes of the past year, Rima was busy sending text messages to her friends.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
No new WTO target date for Vietnam
No new WTO target date for Vietnam HANOI: Vietnam, which has failed to clinch accords to enter the World Trade Organization (WTO) by its self-imposed deadline of December, will not set a new target date, a top leader was quoted on Saturday as saying."Now we think that we will not set a date.
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Shipping decree ready for implementation
Shipping decree ready for implementationAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With its supporting regulations to be made official this month, the long-awaited presidential instruction for shipping that is expected to boost the development of the national shipping industry will take effect as...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national contract bridge team could have been on top of the world. Instead, the foursome of Henky Lasut, Eddy Manoppo, Denny Sacul and Munawar Sawirrudin has to settle for silver from the 3rd Senior Bowl, the sport's most...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Indonesian students take part in peace mission voyage
Indonesian students take part in peace mission voyageBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaNine Indonesian students took a flight on Saturday to be part of a "reconciliation voyage" together with other young people from various countries with an objective to promote mutual understanding among...
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Aceh militias lose protection, so are they still a threat?
Aceh militias lose protection, so are they still a threat?Aboeprijadi Santoso, Langsa, Aceh A new chapter has begun for the region along the southeastern coast of Aceh, a district with a tumultuous past, which has long been the bastion of pro-government militias.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Indonesia's mutual funds industry: Down but not out
Indonesia's mutual funds industry: Down but not outMartin Jenkins, Jakarta It has not been a good year for Indonesia's mutual funds industry. Still reeling from the Bank Global fiasco at the end of 2004, the industry has seen huge redemptions in 2005 as investors fled to safer havens on fears that...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Tunisia to host world summit on information society
Tunisia to host world summit on information societyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tunisia -- a small Northern African country -- will host the second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) from Nov. 16 to Nov.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
SBY's 1.8 million hectare disaster?
SBY's 1.8 million hectare disaster? We all remember Soeharto's disastrous 1 million hectare sawah (rice field) project in Central Kalimantan, the consequences of which still affect the province.Will President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) attach his name to an even bigger ecological, sociological,...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Indonesia blast U.S. over military relations
Indonesia blast U.S. over military relationsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian government has criticized United States lawmakers for stalling efforts to restore full military ties between the two countries, calling the move a groundless ploy.
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Susilo starts selection of new Cabinet members
Susilo starts selection of new Cabinet membersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has started interviewing several people as candidates for members of his new Cabinet team, a source at the State Palace said.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Zebra dove farmers confident of bird flu measures
Zebra dove farmers confident of bird flu measuresEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Amid the bird flu scare in the country, bird farmers in Jakarta are confident in their approach for keeping their birds and families healthy.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Illegal logging crackdown adds to problems of border dwellers
Illegal logging crackdown adds to problems of border dwellersBambang Bider, Contributor/Pontianak People in the remote hamlet of Sungai Utik, Embaloh district, Kapuas Hulu regency, had laid out the red carpet to welcome Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban, who had planned to visit the part of...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Soeharto discharged from hospital
Soeharto discharged from hospitalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto has been discharged from Pertamina Hospital after two days of treatment.Haryanto Reksodiputro, a staff doctor at the hospital, said on Sunday that Soeharto had been admitted with a low red blood cell count but his...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Joint operation to guard Malacca Strait
Joint operation to guard Malacca Strait JAKARTA: Four Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, are currently finalizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a joint operation to guard the crucial Malacca Strait.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
No funds, no vets, and no way for RI to be free of bird flu
No funds, no vets, and no way for RI to be free of bird fluRendi A. Witular and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bandung For Eman, a veterinarian with the Tangerang administration in Banten, fighting the bird flu outbreak is like being a fireman who is only called to put out fires, rather...
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
1. Poso (4x12)
1. Poso (4x12) TNI deploys one more battalion to Poso 2. Harto (1x32) Soeharto discharged from hospital 3. Cutline (1x36) Acehnese kids all fired up by toy guns 4. Terror (2x24) Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RI 5. Border (1x56) Logging crackdown adds to problems on border
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
SembCorp sells Bintan stake
SembCorp sells Bintan stake SINGAPORE: Marine and civil engineering conglomerate SembCorp Industries Ltd. has sold its entire interest in Bintan Lagoon Resort (BLR) resulting in a write-back of about S$18 million (US$ 10.59 million) into its financial accounts, the Straits Times reports.
Mon, 07 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.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RI
Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RIAssociated Press, Sydney Australia has warned its citizens against traveling to Indonesia, saying it has credible evidence that terrorists are in the "advanced stages" of plotting a terror attack before the end of the year.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Portable backup device for digital photography
Portable backup device for digital photographyZatni Arbi, Contributor/Jakarta Imagine you are on a two-day mountain-climbing trip to a location famous for its exotic views.Or a week-long trip to scenic West Sumatra.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Bali bomb sites reopened
Bali bomb sites reopened DENPASAR: Two restaurants at Jimbaran beach on Bali Island that were bombed on Oct. 1 were reopened on Saturday.Four Hindu priests presided over a "cleansing" ceremony in front of the two restaurants: Kafe Nyoman and Kafe Menega.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Do it yourself - inside immigration
Do it yourself - inside immigration Recently I realized with some concern that my Indonesian visa was only valid four more days. Following the enlightened saying that there is a first time for everything in life, I tried to look forward to my first visit to the world-famous Indonesian Immigration...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Soeharto hospitalized for low hemoglobin
Soeharto hospitalized for low hemoglobin INDONESIA: Former president Soeharto has been admitted to hospital, suffering from a low hemoglobin count, a hospital official said Saturday."He was admitted yesterday (Friday) afternoon," said a member of staff at the information department of the Pertamina...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl
RI finishes runner-up in Senior BowlThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national contract bridge team could have been on top of the world. Instead, the foursome of Henky Lasut, Eddy Manoppo, Denny Sacul and Munawar Sawirrudin has to settle for silver from the 3rd Senior Bowl, the sport's most prestigious...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
JewelFest hopes to make Singapore a jewelry shopping destination
JewelFest hopes to make Singapore a jewelry shopping destinationStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post/Singapore With its sparkle and shine, jewelry has long provided that extra glitz for the fashion world. But now jewelry is stepping out on its own and taking over center stage.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Azyumardi Azra: Islam, restraint and corruption
Azyumardi Azra: Islam, restraint and corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prominent Muslim intellectual and rector at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) in Ciputat, Banten, Prof. Azyumardi Azra is a friendly, humble person.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Reaching the Seven Summits
Reaching the Seven SummitsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dozens of trophies are left on the floor outside while documents are stacked on a table on the terrace.Three men, one of them shirtless, paint the inside room while young women add documents to the stack.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
[i]Terbang (Flying):
Terbang (Flying): A Compilation of Best Poems Designed by Saritaksu Editions Lintang Tabloid, pub. 3 Kucing kecil (3 Small Cats): A Compilation of Short Stories Designed by Saritaksu Editions Lintang Tabloid, Organizing Committee of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2005, pub.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
UI to host gastrointestinal symposium
UI to host gastrointestinal symposium The University of Indonesia's School of Medicine will organize an international symposium and workshop titled, Update in Gastrointestinal Malignancy.Experts from the United Kingdom, Australia and the Netherlands will present papers at the two-day symposium,...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Gigi goes platinum with religious rock album
Gigi goes platinum with religious rock albumArtist: Gigi Album: Raihlah Kemenangan Label: Sony-BMG Featured Single: Perdamaian Rating: *** out of *****Tari Danawidjaja, Contributor/Jakarta Come this year's Ramadhan, Gigi has done a very impressive job by releasing a re-packaged version of Raihlah...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Fifth human bird flu death confirmed, infections rise to nine
Fifth human bird flu death confirmed, infections rise to nineAgencies, Jakarta Two more cases of bird flu, including a 19-year-old woman who died in October, were confirmed on Saturday, bringing the total number of human infections in the country to nine.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Advertising icon loses fight against cancer
Advertising icon loses fight against cancer Indonesia advertising industry pioneer Ken Sudarto passed away at 65 on Saturday at 6 a.m. Singapore time (5 a.m. Jakarta time) after being treated at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital for lymphatic cancer.