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Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Overcrowded ship's o causes a panic
Overcrowded ship's o causes a panicPassengers on the KM Kelud panicked during a stop in Batam, Riau Islands province, on Friday night when they learned the ship, bound from Tanjung Priok Port in Jakarta to Medan in North Sumatra, was carrying 6,000 passengers, far more than the maximum 2,600...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
'Society unkind to working moms'
'Society unkind to working moms'Every Dec. 22, the country celebrates Women's Day in recognition of critical roles Indonesian women played during the struggle for independence. What has the role of Indonesian women been since the country declared independence in 1945? The Jakarta Post interviewed...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Malaysia passes contentious law
Malaysia passes contentious law MALAYSIA: Malaysia's upper house of parliament passed contentious amendments to a Muslim family law despite protests by female senators that the changes would make it easier for men to practice polygamy and divorce their wives.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Rise, fall of Russian communism on show
Rise, fall of Russian communism on showEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVladimir Ilyich Lenin has two faces in the Russian poster exhibition at Galeri Lontar in Jakarta.One depicts him in glorious style, the other is mocking and depicts him against a background that shows a Coca Cola logo next...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
OPEC, China agree to regular meetings
OPEC, China agree to regular meetingsAssociated Press, BeijingOPEC's president said that the group had very successful meetings with Chinese officials during its first-ever official trip to China, the world's fastest-growing energy consumer.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Tsunami remembered: The sad truth about the compassion industry
Tsunami remembered: The sad truth about the compassion industry Thang D. Nguyen Nias, North Sumatra One year ago, the Asian tsunami happened. Of all the affected countries, Indonesia experienced the worst human losses and physical damages caused by the tsunami of Dec. 26 and its related earthquakes.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
RI churches should not be targets
RI churches should not be targetsAleksius Jemadu, BandungSince the killing of Azahari bin Husin in Malang on Nov. 9, 2005 there has been a lot of discussion about possible terrorist attacks around Christmas time.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
JP/xx/YCARLA
JP/xx/YCARLAArt highlights 2005Carla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaFor the art world 2005 was a year of milestones, one of which no doubt was the 20th anniversary of Edwin Gallery which was celebrated with a major extension of the premises and a memorable exhibition of selected works by artists who...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Online books in Makassar
Online books in Makassar MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: At least 20,000 book titles will soon be available through Internet services provided by the South Sulawesi Multimedia Library."The books mainly comprise 10 main subjects like science and technology, philosophy, religion, language, social, art and...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Roots of conflict and peace agendas in Papua
Roots of conflict and peace agendas in PapuaMuridan S. Widjojo Jakarta The meeting between Vice President Jusuf Kalla, flanked by Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo AS, Minister of Home Affairs Mohammad Ma'ruf and Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Work and live here but don't die in Jakarta
Work and live here but don't die in JakartaDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaYou may work and live in Jakarta, but when it comes to deciding where you will be buried, the city should be a last resort. The reason is you will never find a tranquil resting place in the capital.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Careful policy mix is critical now
Careful policy mix is critical nowKahlil Rowter Jakarta Without doubt 2005 was a turbulent year. The rupiah and gross domestic product (GDP) growth fell substantially while inflation and interest rates rose dramatically.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Acehnese children still not in school
Acehnese children still not in schoolA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehA year after the tsunami, signs of recovery are evident among Acehnese children, but many challenges remain, a UN body has said.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
JP/Y/ZATNI1
JP/Y/ZATNI1IT in 2005: From the tsunami to germ-free handsetsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe did not start 2005 on a high note. The tsunami that hit several Asian coastal areas including Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam left us in deep mourning.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
JP//SBY
JP//SBYCabinet reshuffle caps year of silent rivalry Dwi Atmanta The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's face stiffened prior to announcing the first Cabinet reshuffle that night of Dec. 5.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Sentul preparing for A1 Grand Prix
Sentul preparing for A1 Grand Prix JAKARTA: The Sentul international circuit in West Java is preparing to host an A1 Grand Prix stop from Jan. 13 to Jan. 15, with organizers expecting about 50,000 spectators in total.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Gubernatorial aspirants want old-style elections: Sarwono
Gubernatorial aspirants want old-style elections: SarwonoBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile many regions have successfully organized direct elections, public figures in Jakarta are lobbying members of the House of Representatives (DPR) to maintain the indirect election system for the...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Wynne helps RI women court triumph in Angie's absence
Wynne helps RI women court triumph in Angie's absenceBruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With national number one women's player Angelique "Angie" Widjaja waylaid by injury for the whole year, no great shakes were expected from the country's tennis scene.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
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Maluku 2006: Hope amid the confusionMuhammad Azis Tunny Ambon2. pOSO -- Economic and clean-governance approaches to 2 X21 Economic, clean-governance approaches on Poso Ruslan Sangadji Palu, Central Sulawesi 3.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Luxury cars no shield for air pollution
Luxury cars no shield for air pollutionBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMotorists in air-conditioned vehicles appear to be more comfortable than motorists and passengers in non air-conditioned vehicles as they can adjust the temperature inside their vehicles to a setting of their choice.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
East Asia Summit
East Asia Summit The holding of the first meeting of the regional East Asia Summit in Malaysia was very important. Which countries were included, and one that wasn't -- as in, the United States -- was very important.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
The Indonesian economy in 2006
The Indonesian economy in 2006Ross H. McLeod Canberra Indonesia's economic performance next year is likely to be similar to that in 2005. Output growth -- the key determinant of changes in individuals' incomes -- should remain around 5.5-6 percent per annum.
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Where to put your money in 2006
Where to put your money in 2006Frank van Lerven Jakarta It is never easy and straightforward to answer the question "where to put your money?". Certainly right now, with the year 2005 ending and 2006 around the corner, it is a very interesting question as regards the Indonesian financial...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia Azyumardi Azra Jakarta The root causes of radicalism among Muslims in modern times are very complex. This complexity has become even greater lately because of the numerous driving factors that are working to influence the socio-historical course of Muslim...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
Prospects for 2006
Prospects for 2006Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta I was not a supporter of Susilo Bamang Yudhoyono (SBY) during the presidential election campaign, because I thought that he would not be a decisive leader. However, now I have to admit, that while not a perfect and decisive leader, he has shown more...
Sat, 24 Dec 2005
No great expectations in sports for 2006
No great expectations in sports for 2006Bruce Emond Jakarta The sports year is scheduled to get off to a blazing start in January when the A1 motor racing competition stops by Sentul, Bogor.Hopefully, it will go off with a roar and not a sputter: There have been questions about the preparedness of...
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Microsoft bridges gap between study, industry
Microsoft bridges gap between study, industryTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"How many of you are students of IT?" A great show of hands followed the question posed by Kurt Messersmith, Microsoft operations's developer and platform group for the Asia-Pacific region, in front of Bina...
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
P. 8
P. 8 1. Bank -- 2 x 24 One killed, three injured in armed bank robbery 2. Depok -- 3 x 16 Party supporters not ready to quit, verdict protested3. Koja -- 2 x 27Fatal collapse of mosque tower investigated amid land dispute 4. Budget -- 1 x 24 Education budget to be 22% 5.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Hemas supports condom machines
Hemas supports condom machines YOGYAKARTA: In the fight against HIV/AIDS, GKR Hemas, the wife of Yogyakarta Governor Hamengkubuwono X, has proven to be a strong ally, calling for more condom vending machines in the city.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Kethek temple, unearthed near Mt. Lawu
Kethek temple, unearthed near Mt. LawuBambang M, Contributor, YogyakartaThat afternoon saw a lot of visitors captivated by the beauty of Cetho temple, which is located on the southern slope of Mount Lawu, at a height of 1,500 feet above sea level.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Fisheries face tough challenges a year after tsunami
Fisheries face tough challenges a year after tsunamiA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehDespite the billions in international aid pledged, a year after the tsunami the fishing industry in Aceh is yet to recover, and the price of fish in the province is twice what it used to be.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Environmental Outlook 2006
Environmental Outlook 2006 The problems of environment in the years to comeE.G. Togu Manurung Bogor Indonesia is blessed with some of the most extensive and biologically diverse tropical forests in the world.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
TNI to send troops to Aceh for rebuilding
TNI to send troops to Aceh for rebuildingTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) is preparing to deploy 15 battalions of troops to speed up reconstruction efforts in tsunami-hit Aceh.TNI chief Gen.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Telecoms services spending to rise
Telecoms services spending to rise SINGAPORE: Asia-Pacific spending on telecommunications services is likely to exceed US$175 billion next year, a research firm said on Thursday.The anticipated figure is an 8 percent hike over 2005 for the region excluding Japan, according to International Data...
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Leather puppet show put on at mall
Leather puppet show put on at mallSEMARANG: To make the traditional leather puppet show performance, or wayang kulit, more popular among the young generation, the Indonesian Puppeteers Association of Central Java held a wayang kulit performance at a mall.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Oil prices push US$59 a barrel after distillate stocks report
Oil prices push US$59 a barrel after distillate stocks reportAssociated Press, Singapore Crude oil futures gained in Asian trading on Thursday following the release of a U.S. government weekly report which showed a larger-than-expected drop in distillate stocks.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia Azyumardi Azra Jakarta The root causes of radicalism among Muslims in modern times are very complex. This complexity has become even greater lately because of the numerous driving factors that are working to influence the socio-historical course of Muslim...
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Govt to revise duty on commodities
Govt to revise duty on commoditiesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will revise the policy on export duty for crude palm oil (CPO) and coal, as well as on luxury tax for automobiles, following concerns that the performance of the industries could otherwise be severely...
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
IFC clarifies
IFC clarifies Thank you for having The Jakarta Post reporter to attend our media briefing and for printing the story SMEs in Aceh finding it difficult to start over (Wednesday Dec. 21, p.3).Nevertheless , I would like to request a clarification.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
JP/Y/ZATNI1
JP/Y/ZATNI1IT in 2005: From the tsunami to germ-free handsetsZatni Arbi Contributor/JakartaWe did not start 2005 on a high note. The tsunami that hit several Asian coastal areas including Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam left us in deep mourning.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Councillors' welfare decree revised
Councillors' welfare decree revisedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso is in the process of revising Gubernatorial Regulation No. 114/2005 on financial affairs, which could result in a sizable cut in the monthly pay of the 75 city councillors.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Aceh children remain afraid
Aceh children remain afraidA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehOne year after the Indian Ocean tsunami, children in Indonesia are recovering at a slower pace compared to children in other countries affected by the destructive waves, a survey has found.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Christmas brings peace amid terrorist threat
Christmas brings peace amid terrorist threat Aleksius Jemadu Bandung Since the killing of Azahari bin Husin in Malang on Nov. 9, 2005 there has been a lot of discussion about possible terrorist attacks around Christmas time.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
People's hope is but a dream
People's hope is but a dreamFrom Kompas It seems that people have been "hypnotized" by the government's promises. Although it is true that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla have done well to promote peace and clean governance.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Cuba names new envoy to RI
Cuba names new envoy to RIJAKARTA: Cuba has appointed one of its diplomats, who has vast experience in Asian affairs, as its new ambassador to Indonesia, Cuba's new charge d'affaires said in Jakarta."Ambassador-designate Jorge Leon Cruz will arrive in Jakarta soon," Ramon Alonso Medina told The...
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
The Indonesian economy in 2006
The Indonesian economy in 2006Ross H. McLeod Canberra Indonesia's economic performance next year is likely to be similar to that in 2005. Output growth -- the key determinant of changes in individuals' incomes -- should remain around 5.5-6 percent per annum.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
A better economic outlook possible in the year ahead
A better economic outlook possible in the year aheadUmar Juoro Jakarta Eventually, the government decided to put a brake on fuel subsidy spending by raising fuel prices on average by 126 percent on Oct. 1. As a consequence, inflation in that month rose to 8.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
JP/yearend/Aceh
JP/yearend/AcehPeace in Aceh: A momentum too strong to resistA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter several rounds of failed peace negotiations, the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) sat down again at the negotiating table in Helsinki on Aug.
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Islam radicalism and national security
Islam radicalism and national securitySutanto Jakarta Although radicalism is alien to the character of various religions in Indonesia, practices of radicalism are not alien in Indonesia's history. In terms of national security strategies, there were occasions in which the country's national...
Fri, 23 Dec 2005
Significance of being a moderate and progressive Muslim
Significance of being a moderate and progressive MuslimMohamad Abdun Nasir Mataram Religious radicalism and extremism have proven to be a danger to social stability and order. While liberalism and secularism often trigger fear among Muslims that they are being secularized and cut off from Islamic...