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Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Hotels, villas in Puncak see poor bookings
Hotels, villas in Puncak see poor bookingsTheresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/BogorUnlike previous years, signs advertising vacancies still hung outside hotels and villas in the Puncak resort area, Bogor, on Tuesday, just two days before the post-fasting Idul Fitri celebration.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Police bust robber gang
Police bust robber gang JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police announced on Tuesday they had nabbed a gang of robbers targeting vacationers, who had often drugged victims before stripping them of valuables.The robbery suspects, Yulianto, 28, Wardi, 31 and Syamsul Alam, 35, were apprehended in separate...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
A perspective on the cash transfer program
A perspective on the cash transfer programArianto A. Patunru Jakarta My main skepticism of the current cash transfer program (CTP) for the poor to offset the impact of the fuel price increase is due to the failure of the government in identifying who is eligible.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
'We'll visit the elderly during Idul Fitri'
'We'll visit the elderly during Idul Fitri' The post fasting Idul Fitri celebration, known here as lebaran, is just around the corner. Compared to previous years, this year's celebrations are more subdued, thanks to the Oct. 1 fuel price hike.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
History of Sept. 30 events
History of Sept. 30 events I refer to the letter from Michael Hills published a few days ago in The Jakarta Post regarding the events that took place on Sept. 30 back in 1965.As I have mentioned earlier, history is always written by the victors and accordingly we have had to watch the movie that...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
2. Sermon: 2 lines x 32
2. Sermon: 2 lines x 32 Messages of peace, love dominate this year's Idul Fitri sermons 3. Parks: 2 lines x 27 Menteng park development to cost Rp 55.5 billion 4. Open: 2 lines x 27 Sutiyoso invites Jakartans to Idul Fitri gathering JP/8/open
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Exports up by 21% in first nine months of year
Exports up by 21% in first nine months of yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Tuesday that the country's exports showed continuous growth during the first nine months of the year, driven by higher demand for non-oil products.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Purser and his love for Indonesia
Purser and his love for IndonesiaBambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta The fact that Australian Warwick Purser loves Indonesia is not in doubt. To help Indonesia recover its reputation, which has, in a way, been tarnished by bombings in Jakarta and Bali, Purser, who has successfully introduced...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
The annual journey home a die-hard tradition
The annual journey home a die-hard traditionSuherdjoko and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon/Semarang The sight of people rushing to reach their hometowns or traffic congestion on roads leading to cities outside Jakarta are a common sight every year ahead of Idul Fitri.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
RI to file appeal on dumping allegations
RI to file appeal on dumping allegationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With some Indonesian products subject to new import duties due to dumping allegations, the Ministry of Trade plans to take 14 cases to the World Trade Organization's dispute settlement body for appeal.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Medco's profit up 44%
Medco's profit up 44% JAKARTA: PT Medco Energi International, Indonesia's largest publicly traded oil company, said profit in the first nine months of the year rose 44 percent because of higher crude oil prices.Net income rose to US$68.4 million, or 2.2 cents a share, in the period ended Sept.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
JP/1/BLURP
JP/1/BLURP 1. 'Peci' helps Bantul residents survive Page 5 2. 'Makybe Diva' makes history in Melbourne Cup Page 9 3. Detecting bird flu in Africa won't be easy Page 17
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Ahmadiyah worried about security
Ahmadiyah worried about securityTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Members of Ahmadiyah have voiced concern over their security during the Idul Fitri holiday on Thursday and Friday, following a series of attacks on Ahmadiyah owned mosques and properties by parties who view the group as a...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Inflation hits six-year high
Inflation hits six-year highThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The average 126.6 percent fuel price hike last month has pushed inflation to a six-year high of 17.89 percent for the year to October, with unemployment also rising.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Shame on all Muslims
Shame on all Muslims How can anyone justify the beheading of three innocent schoolgirls? This inhuman act shames Indonesia, and if it was done by people using Islam as a justification it will bring shame on all Muslims. MIKE GABRIEL Woodford, Australia
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Breast cancer a beast to watch out for
Breast cancer a beast to watch out forEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent headlines on the demise of the Malaysian first lady, Datin Seri Endon Mahmood, raised breast cancer awareness in the region.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
KPK search Supreme Court again over bribery case
KPK search Supreme Court again over bribery caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for a second time searched a number of offices at the Supreme Court on Tuesday in a bid to find more evidence in a high-profile bribery case allegedly involving the court's justices.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
1. Martin--
1. Martin--2 x 23 Indonesia's mutual funds industry, down but not out 2. -- Aboe2 x 30 Aceh militias lose protection so are they still a threat?
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
New council expected to bring justice to Papua: Scholar
New council expected to bring justice to Papua: ScholarNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura Although less powerful than expected, the new Papuan People's Council (MRP) is seen as a breakthrough in attempts to bring justice to the impoverished province, a scholar says.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Ghandi school stages a piece of 'epic theater'
Ghandi school stages a piece of 'epic theater'Mario Koch, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Man and technology, technology and man -- this highly strained relationship is at the core of The Mobile Grave. Grade ten students of Gandhi Memorial International School, Kemayoran, North Jakarta, undertook a true...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Salaries should be increased
Salaries should be increasedFrom Warta Kota In the wake of the fuel price increases, the regional minimum wage, as well as the salaries of civil servants, military and police officers should all be increased.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Simon loses in HK Open opener
Simon loses in HK Open opener JAKARTA: National number three Simon Santoso made an early exit in the US$250,000 Hong Kong Open badminton championship on Tuesday.Simon lost 15-8, 15-8 to Yohan Wiratama, who plays for Hong Kong but is part of the exodus of national badminton players to other...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Bantul people get by on 'Peci'
Bantul people get by on 'Peci'Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Bantul The fasting month of Ramadhan is the best time of the year for some 280 families in Bedukan village, Bantul regency in Yogyakarta, as the month marks the busiest time for their signature peci-making business.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Shell opens gas station in Karawaci
Shell opens gas station in Karawaci Shell Indonesia, a local arm of Royal Dutch Shell Plc, opened its first retail outlet (photo) at the upmarket Lippo Karawaci housing estate in Tangerang, some 20 kilometers west of Jakarta.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Drive cars home at your own risk
Drive cars home at your own risk JAKARTA: Although Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has allowed his subordinates to use official cars for the Idul Fitri exodus, the city will require them pay for any damage to the vehicles."Any damage will become the officers' responsibility.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Stronger legal ground needed in anti-graft campaign
Stronger legal ground needed in anti-graft campaignArdimas Sasdi, The Jakarta Post The alleged bribery scandal at the Supreme Court is not only embarrassing, but also disturbing. The case has strengthened the already strong public perception that no institution in the country is unaffected by the...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Petition filed against PSN, Aces
Petition filed against PSN, Aces State-owned investment and securities firm PT Danareksa plans to file a bankruptcy petition against telecommunication firms PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) and PT Asia Cellular Satelit (Aces) over their unpaid loans to the company.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Malaysia, RI mull soccer exchange
Malaysia, RI mull soccer exchange KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Indonesia may launch an exchange program for their soccer players to compete in each other's domestic leagues to boost performance, the Football Association of Malaysia said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Getting better?
Getting better? When President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono came to New York, he told the Indonesian community that "things are getting better" in response to a question about anti-Christian violence. On Oct.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Bush to announce US bird flu plan
Bush to announce US bird flu plan Maggie Fox Reuters/WashingtonA U.S. plan for helping handle a pandemic of deadly bird flu, to be outlined by President George W. Bush later on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in Jakarta), is expected to center on strengthening the vaccine industry.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
No quick solution to Padang floods
No quick solution to Padang floodsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Padang For Padang residents living in flood-prone areas, rain brings bad luck. But a solution may still be a long way off.For satay seller Syaiful, when the 1.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Fahmi installs new top officials
Fahmi installs new top officials JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris has installed 10 new top officials in the latest reshuffle at the ministry.During the inauguration ceremony on Monday, Fahmi warned the ministry's top officials to stay away from corruption, nepotism, and...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Ramayana's 9-month profit rises 2.4%
Ramayana's 9-month profit rises 2.4% JAKARTA: PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, Indonesia's second- largest retailer by sales, said profit in the nine months ended Sept. 30 rose 2.4 percent to Rp 175.6 billion (US$17.3 million), from Rp 171.5 billion a year earlier.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Evaluations completed, Cabinet moves expected
Evaluations completed, Cabinet moves expectedRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has finished evaluating the performance of all his ministers, Cabinet secretary Sudi Silalahi said on Tuesday, as expectations run high the President will reshuffle the...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
SBY, VP to open houses to public
SBY, VP to open houses to publicRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Upholding the prevailing tradition, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla will open their houses to people who wish to greet them during the Idul Fitri holiday on Thursday.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
ITS to help build warships
ITS to help build warships SURABAYA, East Java: Shipbuilding company PT PAL Indonesia will cooperate with the Surabaya Institute of Technology (ITS) to build Corvet-type warships using technology similar to Stealth aircraft technology.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Vacationers opt to ride with the wind in their hair
Vacationers opt to ride with the wind in their hairTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post/JakartaIt is not surprising that more and more people are choosing to ride their motorcycles to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri this year, although they may have to spend more than 10 hours on the...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
1. COMMENT: 1 X 49
1. COMMENT: 1 X 49 Who wants to win Rp 1 billion from Probosutedjo? 2. OPEN: 1 X 32 SBY, Kalla to open houses to public 3. MADI: 2 X 20 Palu sect leader Madi remains on the loose 4. POSO 3 X 15 Muslims in restive Poso prepare for Idul Fitri 5.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
JP/19/MK1
JP/19/MK1checked --JSR From Kalimantan to Malang via BirminghamDuncan Graham Contributor/MalangThe life of a missionary kid (they call themselves MKs) is so dramatically different from the upbringing of most children that there is even an Indonesian webpage devoted to the experience.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
MA-gate should prompt total judicial probe
MA-gate should prompt total judicial probeFrom RepublikaThe revelation about the bribes of Rp 6 billion paid to members of the Supreme Court (MA), involving the appeal in a Rp 100 billion corruption case allegedly perpetrated by conglomerate boss Probosutejo, can be used as important momentum.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Messages of peace, love dominates this year's Idul Fitri sermons
Messages of peace, love dominates this year's Idul Fitri sermonsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Peace and returning to God's path will be two of the central Idul Fitri messages in sermons at large mosques across the capital Thursday.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
JP/6/EDS5
JP/6/EDS5Business as usual?After the celebration of Idul Fitri, business as usual is the last thing we want. Fitri refers to a state of being cleansed, a life begun anew with a clean slate after a month of fasting and trying not to give in to worldly desires.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Hu says stronger China means peace, stability
Hu says stronger China means peace, stabilityDidier Lauras, Agence France-Presse/Hanoi Chinese President Hu Jintao on Tuesday tried to calm fears in Asia about Beijing's growing might but left no doubt that China intends to re-balance a unipolar world dominated by the United States.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Jakarta likely to experience wet Idul Fitri: BMG
Jakarta likely to experience wet Idul Fitri: BMGTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Don't leave home without your umbrella during Idul Fitri because the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) predicts afternoon and evening showers on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4 in Greater Jakarta.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Palu sect leader Madi remains on the loose
Palu sect leader Madi remains on the looseEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While police have named 11 members of what authorities are calling a "deviant" religious sect as suspects in the killing of three police officers during a clash last week in Central Sulawesi, they have still been...
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
TV Today: Saturday, November 5, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, November 5, 2005 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Oto Screen12:00 Sports1:00 p.m.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
;JP;
;JP; JP/6/E00Private schools must respect and assist Indonesian development2. CGNEWS--1 x 30 Journalists and the plague of being identified with interviews3. Star--1 x 30 JP/ /Cut red tape to woo universities
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Idul Fitri 'losing its color' in Jakarta
Idul Fitri 'losing its color' in JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The fasting month of Ramadhan and Idul Fitri celebrations in Jakarta have lost much of their colorful cultural traditions, a senior citizen says.
Wed, 02 Nov 2005
Yogya to host science Olympiad
Yogya to host science Olympiad YOGYAKARTA: Nineteen countries have confirmed their participation in the second International Junior Science Olympiad for junior high school students, which will be held in Yogyakarta.The event, scheduled to run from Dec. 4 to Dec.