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Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Public officials should be
Public officials should be careful about what they sayFrom KompasPublic service ads appealing for people to show understanding and patience in connection with the recent major increases in fuel prices are no longer appearing in the media.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Obscure Islamist group on Batam recruiting members
Obscure Islamist group on Batam recruiting membersFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Around 1,000 people from Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia, calling themselves Jamaah Usaha Dakwah or preaching community, arrived here on Saturday for a three-day gathering amid growing concerns over...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Not much to shout about for RI public
Not much to shout about for RI publicMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The imminent opening of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was news to marketing consultant Farid."I didn't know that the SEA Games was being held ...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Assistance scheme no help
Assistance scheme no helpFrom KompasThe government's fuel subsidy compensation scheme remains a mess. The public's fears that the direct cash assistance scheme would become tainted by corruption have apparently been borne out.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Maybank launches Islamic banking
Maybank launches Islamic banking SINGAPORE: Maybank has launched an Islamic banking service in Singapore on Saturday with a Sharia-compliant online savings account and savings cum checking accounts.Both accounts come with automated teller machine (ATM) access and other features similar to...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Thailand beat Malaysia in soccer
Thailand beat Malaysia in soccer BACOLOD CITY: A last-gasp header from substitute Sompong Soleb three minutes into injury time gave soccer favorite Thailand a 2- 1 win over Malaysia on Sunday.Thailand led 1-0 before the match was disrupted by a 15-minute power failure which blacked out at the...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
A case of the host with the mostest?
A case of the host with the mostest?Agencies, Manila It helps to be the host in winning the overall medal standings.Vietnam won its first overall title at the last Games in 2003, with Malaysia accomplishing the same feat on home soil in 2001.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
JAKARTA: Roy Marten, veteran actor who emerged to popularity
JAKARTA: Roy Marten, veteran actor who emerged to popularity after playing in 1970s movies Cintaku di Kampus Biru and Badai Pasti Berlalu, called for Indonesian actors to unite to defend their rights.Interviewed after a 2005 Panasonic Award press conference on Thursday, Roy, 53, who was among the...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Long-established ISCI goes for makeover to get more members
Long-established ISCI goes for makeover to get more membersEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the 1990s, the International Sports Club of Indonesia (ISCI), conveniently located in southern Jakarta overlooking a water- catchment lake, enjoyed its heyday with 2,000 members, largely foreigners,...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Men's soccer team overcomes Vietnam
Men's soccer team overcomes Vietnam BACOLOD CITY: After two goalless draws, the national soccer team redeemed itself with a 1-0 win over Vietnam on Saturday, keeping alive its hopes of reaching the semifinals.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Security firms offer more services, trained personnel
Security firms offer more services, trained personnelAbdul Khalik and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe feeling of insecurity due to the fear of a potential terrorist attack or robbery in the capital has apparently been seen as an opportunity for some, in particular, companies...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Assistance scheme no help
Assistance scheme no helpFrom KompasThe government's fuel subsidy compensation scheme remains a mess. The public's fears that the direct cash assistance scheme would become tainted by corruption have apparently been borne out.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Jakartans "buy" property in Mecca
Jakartans "buy" property in Mecca Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile Indonesian property developers are seeking support for an amendment to the property law in a bid to give a chance to foreign nationals to own property in the country, some Jakarta Muslims have set their sights...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Bulog rice import contract differs from govt
Bulog rice import contract differs from govtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaConfusion reigns over rice imports, resumed recently to secure national stocks and keep prices stable, with the trade ministry and state logistics firm Bulog -- the executor of the policy -- providing conflicting data on the...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Govt confirms new human bird flu case in Bandung
Govt confirms new human bird flu case in BandungTb, Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA 16-year-old boy has been confirmed as the country's 12th human bird flu case, as the government said Indonesia was ready to start producing the antiviral drug Tamiflu within three to five months to help...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Jambi fishermen tie up boats
Jambi fishermen tie up boatsJAMBI: Hundreds of fishermen here have tied up their boats as it has been uneconomic to go to sea since the government raised fuel prices on Oct. 1."The price of diesel is now too expensive," said Wahab, a fisherman in East Tanjungjabung regency.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce citizenship papers
Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce citizenship papersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangChinese-Indonesians in Tangerang, Banten say local authorities are rejecting their birth certificate applications on the basis of their failure to produce an Indonesian citizenship certificate (SBKRI),...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
1. Teachers' criticism irritates Vice President Page 4
1. Teachers' criticism irritates Vice President Page 4 2. Batik museum preserves Yogyakarta tradition Page 5 3. Liukin collects 4th medal amid Slovenian joy Page 11
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
52 regions to attend Ranau Lake festival
52 regions to attend Ranau Lake festivalPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Fifty-two regencies in the south of Sumatra island are set to participate in the Ranau Lake festival to be held in South Ogan Komering Hulu regency between Dec. 26 and Jan. 1.
Mon, 28 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, 28 Nov 2005
SEA Games scoreboard
SEA Games scoreboard Select results from Sunday's events.Karate Men's Team Kumite Gold - Indonesia Silver - Malaysia Bronze - Vietnam Men's Individual Kata Gold - Ku Jin Kea (Mal) Silver - Faizal Zainudin (Ina) Bronze - Le Xuan Hong (Vit) and Noel Espinosa (Phi)Women's Team Kumite Gold - Indonesia...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Karate team strikes first gold for RI
Karate team strikes first gold for RIMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu The national men's and women's karate team defeated archrivals Malaysia in the kumite finals on Sunday for the country's first gold medals of the Games in Philippines.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
JP/ /
JP/ / Sin Chew Daily/Asia News Network Selangor, MalaysiaMalaysian police force under attack The duty of police officers is to maintain social security and protect the lives and properties of common citizens.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Public officials should be
Public officials should be careful about what they sayFrom KompasPublic service ads appealing for people to show understanding and patience in connection with the recent major increases in fuel prices are no longer appearing in the media.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
1. 5BATIK (1x42)
1. 5BATIK (1x42) Batik museum preserves Yogyakarta tradition 2. 5BRR (1x30) BRR under fire over pace of work 3. 5BUILD (2x32) Historic buildings disappearing from Medan as govt looks other way 4. 5TIMOR2 (2x20) Ex-militia members set up organization 5.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Credit card holders to spend more on bill payments
Credit card holders to spend more on bill paymentsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCredit card holders may have to start setting more aside next month in order to pay their monthly accounts, along with their other regular expenditure that has risen due to the recent surge in inflation.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Attitudes must change
Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
JP/5/BATIK
JP/5/BATIKBatik museum offers country's cultural heritage to touristsSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaA new museum and study center inside the Yogyakarta palace complex is helping to preserve the region's batik tradition by educating a new generation of people about this important cultural...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
1. Palmm (1x48)
1. Palmm (1x48) Criteria set for palm oil production, WWF says 2. Golkar (2x32) Golkar seeks to become 'face of Indonesia' in international arena 3. Jamaah (2x24) Obscure Islamist group on Batam recruiting members 4. AJI (1x27) AJI elects new president
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Attitudes must change
Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
JP/4/AJI
JP/4/AJIAJI elects new presidentThe Jakarta Post Cipanas/West JavaThe Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) elected Heru Hendratmoko of Radio 68H late on Saturday as its new president, replacing Eddy Suprapto of Kontan business weekly.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
City readies for long-overdue MRT project
City readies for long-overdue MRT project The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta administration has earmarked some Rp 135 billion (US$13.5 million) in its 2006 budget draft for the ambitious mass rapid transit (MRT) network, the first concrete step taken to materialize the undertaking.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
RI dancers sit out finals in Cebu
RI dancers sit out finals in Cebu CEBU: Indonesia failed to win a medal in the dancesport competition held at the Waterfront Cebu Hotel on Sunday, with host dancers sweeping all others aside.With each country allowed to enter two pairs, the Philippines took two gold and two silver in the Latin...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Arroyo did not cheat, Garcillano says
Arroyo did not cheat, Garcillano says THE PHILIPPINES: A fugitive former election official emerged briefly from hiding on Sunday to deny charges he helped Philippines' leader Gloria Arroyo cheat to win last year's presidential elections.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Gold rush set to begin in Manila
Gold rush set to begin in Manila Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaAmid a final push to complete competition venues and heightened security, Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is set to open the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on Sunday.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Global oil market at comfortable level, Saudi Arabia says
Global oil market at comfortable level, Saudi Arabia saysAgence France-Presse, RiyadhOil giant Saudi Arabia said on Saturday that global oil inventories were at "very comfortable" levels with supply exceeding demand, but was non-committal on what OPEC would do at its next meeting in December.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Daredevil Indian tycoon claims world balloon altitude record
Daredevil Indian tycoon claims world balloon altitude record Salil Panchal Agence France Presse/Mumbai Daredevil 67-year-old Indian tycoon Vijaypat Singhania claimed a new world altitude record Saturday by flying a hot air balloon to the edge of space, climbing nearly 70,000 feet (21,200 meters).
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaWynne Prakusya and Romana Tedjakusuma came through intermittent rain and a spat over player eligibility to brush aside the Philippines in the women's team tennis semifinals on Saturday.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
'Education is a national investment'
'Education is a national investment'The city administration is giving more money to state elementary and junior high schools as part of its drive to provide free education for all children. Some of the more popular state schools, however, are less than impressed by the effort, saying they require...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Ministers to attend water meeting
Ministers to attend water meetingMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Four ministers will attend a national meeting of state-owned water utilities in Makassar on Nov. 28. The ministers in question are Minister of Public Works Joko Kirmanto, Minister of Health Fadhillah Supari, Minister of Home Affairs Moh...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Mayor defends Malaysia trip
Mayor defends Malaysia trip BOGOR: Bogor mayor Diani Budiarto on Saturday defended his recent visit to Kucing, Malaysia, saying that it was done to learn about the country's health programs.He also said that the "comparative study" trip was fully financed by the Ministry of Health, using funds from...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Karate heroes hope gold will inspire others
Karate heroes hope gold will inspire othersMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu, the Philippines Fortune smiled on Nurahmi K.S., the hero of Sunday's women's team victory in kumite, who credited a positive attitude for helping her in an unexpected win.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
JP/5/CHURCH
JP/5/CHURCHPapuan churches on front line of HIV/AIDS fightAntara/ManadoPapuan churches have joined forces to battle the spread of HIV/AIDS in the region, a church leader said in Manado, North Sulawesi. Rev.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
1. 5BATIK (1x42)
1. 5BATIK (1x42) Batik museum preserves Yogyakarta tradition 2. 5BRR (1x30) BRR under fire over pace of work 3. 5BUILD (2x32) Historic buildings disappearing from Medan as govt looks other way 4. 5TIMOR2 (2x20) Ex-militia members set up organization 5.
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce SKBRI in Tangerang
Chinese-Indonesians asked to produce SKBRI in Tangerang Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangChinese-Indonesians in Tangerang, Banten say local authorities are rejecting their birth certificate applications on the basis of their failure to produce an Indonesian citizenship certificate (SBKRI),...
Mon, 28 Nov 2005
Karate looking to land gold on opening day
Karate looking to land gold on opening dayMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, the Philippines A favorable draw has beefed up the national karate team's gold medal hopes, but the dancesport team is keeping a conservative target of landing one spot in the finals.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
International brand names attract more shoppers
International brand names attract more shoppers Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta As the holiday season draws closer and the festive atmosphere fills the air, many international brand outlets have started luring shoppers by offering discount on selected items of up to 50 percent.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar
Resailing ancient mariners' wake from Indonesia to Madagascar Chisato Hara The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Phantom Voyagers: Evidence of Indonesian Settlement in Africa in Ancient Times Robert Dick-Read Thurlton Publishing, 2005 252 pp.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Karate looking to land gold on opening day
Karate looking to land gold on opening dayMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, the Philippines A favorable draw has beefed up the national karate team's gold medal hopes, but the dancesport team is keeping a conservative target of landing one spot in the finals.
Sun, 27 Nov 2005
Dim Sum Extravaganza at Lai Ching
Dim Sum Extravaganza at Lai Ching The Lai Ching Restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel in Jakarta, is serving dim sum in many varieties at the affordable price of Rp 88,000 per person.Offering Cantonese style of cooking, Lai Ching also has specialities of dim sum, such as steamed vegetable dumpling...