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Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Major oil producers see significant drop in output
Major oil producers see significant drop in output Most oil producers in Indonesia have experienced significant production drops over the past few years, despite their intensive production recovery programs.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Batavia to be given face-lift
Batavia to be given face-liftBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Old Batavia Revitalization Program kicked off in downtown Kota, West Jakarta, on Sunday in the hope of turning around the crumbling area.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
RI boxers overcome first hurdles
RI boxers overcome first hurdlesFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Four Indonesian boxers won the opening fights in the President's Cup here on Saturday.Abdul Razak, Erico Amanupunyo, Rionando Butar Butar and Daud Yordan all chalked up lopsided victories over their respective opponents in the tournament.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
* Harsher penalties in new ruling on smuggling Page 2
* Harsher penalties in new ruling on smuggling Page 2 * Susilo to meet Gusmao on deportation Page 4 * Guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctions Page 5 * Muhammadiyah and interfaith discourse Page 7 * Council summons local heads over microcredit scheme Page 8 * Klitschko stops Williams to...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Flood returns to Riau town
Flood returns to Riau town PEKANBARU, Riau: While waters are down in the Rokan Hilir, Siak and Indragiri Hulu regions, new floods hit the Palalawang area on Saturday, officials say.No injuries have yet been reported and the fate of many residents was not known on Saturday night.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
India-ASEAN car rally ends in Batam
India-ASEAN car rally ends in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam After traveling for 20 days from Guwahati, India, the India- ASEAN rally finished here on Saturday with only 22 of 60 cars continuing the final stage from Singapore to Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 13, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 13, 2004Exhibitions* Photo The Master Class Klavdij Sluban, Oktagon Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 50A, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 22. * The Hungry Box: the endless interiors of MVRDV, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Kali Malang bridge obstructed
Kali Malang bridge obstructed From Warta KotaThe bridge over Kali Malang as part of the Jaka Setia intersection in South Bekasi is now packed with food stalls that line the sidewalk around the south end of the structure.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Thais keep University Games trophy in style
Thais keep University Games trophy in styleID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Indonesian contingent failed to cash in on their last chance at a gold when its soccer team was beaten 3-0 by 10-man Thailand in the final and the 12th ASEAN University Games came to a close.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Waste disposal and welfare
Waste disposal and welfareFrom Koran TempoThe recent riot at the waste treatment plant in Bojong, Bogor, which left several villagers hospitalized, has aroused public concern over the fate of ordinary people struggling to make a living.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
U.S. foreign policy and the Muslim world
U.S. foreign policy and the Muslim worldAnak Agung Banyu Perwita , Bandung Despite its military's success in bringing Saddam Hussein down from power following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack on two of its major cities, the United States is now facing challenges to its foreign policy on the...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Traditional belief 'impedes' fight against malaria
Traditional belief 'impedes' fight against malariaPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruAyub, 47, a resident of Telaga hamlet in Batang Sari village, Indragiri Hilir regency, believes in the mythical Bujang Penunggu Laut or Bujang, Guardian of the Sea.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Five injured as violence returns to Palu city
Five injured as violence returns to Palu cityRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, PaluUnknown assailants sprayed bullets at a Palu church and later detonated a bomb in another church in the city on Sunday night, injuring at least five people.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Cheap loans leads to motorcycle boom, industry players say
Cheap loans leads to motorcycle boom, industry players sayRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sudjono's motorcycle is no longer just a means of transportation, but has become an important business asset.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42 Golkar's congress and RI's political development 2. SMUGGLING: 2 X 28 New ruling on smuggling promises harsher penalties, incentives 3. REBELS: 1 X 40 Military wages dirty war against Aceh civilians 4. JAKSA: 2 X 16 Prosecutors warned to be vigilant 5.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Minister, mayor start clean sea campaign
Minister, mayor start clean sea campaign JAKARTA: Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Freddy Numberi and North Jakarta Mayor Effendi Anas kicked off a national clean sea and beach campaign at Kalibaru, Cilincing district, North Jakarta, on Sunday.Anas was quoted by beritajakarta.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Only Toar through on day two
Only Toar through on day twoFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Indonesian team suffered a turn of fate at the President's Cup here, with middleweight Toar Sompotan emerging on Sunday as the only winner.Toar took out Chiang Yi Chun of Chinese Taipei with a technical knockout in the first round, but it...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Govt should heed 'lessons' from landslides, floods
Govt should heed 'lessons' from landslides, floodsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLandslides and floods, which frequently hit the country, should be reason enough for the government to pay more attention to environmental issues as those disasters are due to environmental destruction...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Prosecutors warned to be vigilant
Prosecutors warned to be vigilantThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe anticorruption drive in the country could turn into a real war, prompting Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh to warn prosecutors on Saturday to remain alert for possible threats.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
'We should appreciate maids more'
'We should appreciate maids more'People around the world have just commemorated Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, with distinguished persons being recognized for their work to promote and uphold the basic rights of people -- something that often puts them on the opposite side of the fence from those in...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Papuans promote interethnic marriages to preserve culture
Papuans promote interethnic marriages to preserve cultureKanis Dursin, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 150 or so people in the room suddenly burst into laughter when one of the speakers conveyed what he said was an appeal from Papuan girls."I would like to convey a message from Papuan girls.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Education and worship issue
Education and worship issueFrom KompasIn connection with the recent report in Kompas (Nov. 30) on the Sang Timur school affair, we would like to explain that the school committee and students' parents have met with the mayor of Tangerang to voice complaints and exchange views for a concrete...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
TV Program: Monday, December 13, 2004
TV Program: Monday, December 13, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 p.m.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
2 x 28
2 x 28 Three guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctions JP/5/BUJANG3 x 17 Traditional belief 'impedes' fight against malaria JP/5/UNGGAS2 x 18 Bird flu virus hits W. Nusa Tenggara
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Factories closed in jobs protest
Factories closed in jobs protest TANGERANG: Residents of Bitung village, Cikupa, Tangerang regency, blocked the access roads to three plastic factories in protest against the companies' reluctance to recruit locals as workers.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Another 'GAM' is born ?
Another 'GAM' is born ? The public was recently treated to another surprise twist in the development of local democracy through the creation of "GAM", not related to the separatist movement in Aceh, i.e.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Beaten hosts aim last strike at Thailand
Beaten hosts aim last strike at ThailandID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Already beaten in the battle for the championship, Indonesia will try to regain its pride over crowned Thailand when the two teams meet on Sunday in the soccer final at the ASEAN University Games.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Tavares quits after Tiger Cup loss
Tavares quits after Tiger Cup loss HANOI: Vietnam soccer coach Edson Tavares has resigned after defeat by Indonesia put the joint hosts on the brink of elimination from the Tiger Cup, state media said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
From free market to 'our power'
From free market to 'our power'Liam Salter, Jakarta Energy and sustainable development are inherently linked -- a fact recognized by all organizations. Furthermore the inherent unsustainability of an energy system based upon the wasteful use of fossil fuels and non-renewable fuelwood supplies is...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Gus Dur suffers ignominious defeat and more
Gus Dur suffers ignominious defeat and moreJohn Mcbeth, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, Singapore In the final decade of president Soeharto's rule, Abdurrahman Wahid emerged as a towering figure on the Indonesian stage, championing democratization, religious tolerance and moderation.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Susilo tells regent to accept dismissal
Susilo tells regent to accept dismissal SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah to ignore public protests and dismiss Kutai Kartanegara Regent Syaukani H.R."It (the controversy) has become a national issue.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
New ruling on smuggling promises harsher penalties and incentives
New ruling on smuggling promises harsher penalties and incentivesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHarsher punishment for perpetrators and abettors, a witness protection program, special incentives for investigators and criminalizing custom officials' "ignorance" are among the key items...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Much ado about Anwar
Much ado about AnwarWhy the fuss?What should have been a simple social visit nearly escalated into a potential diplomatic row that would have put two friendly governments in a needlessly embarassing position.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
FFI makes tragic comeback, panned by filmmakers
FFI makes tragic comeback, panned by filmmakersHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo sum it up, the 2004 Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) held on Saturday evening was unbelievably inept in many ways.The event, which was broadcasted live on a private TV station, was incredibly boring, with dull and...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
KPK shows interests in $31m bribery case involving Tutut
KPK shows interests in $31m bribery case involving TututFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is following up allegations that former president Soeharto's daughter, Siti "Tutut" Hardiyanti Rukmana, received US$31 million in bribes from...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Underground artists deplore globalization
Underground artists deplore globalizationA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A usually neglected lot on Jl. Sumenep, Central Jakarta, was suddenly alive and bustling during last weekend's Street Art Festival, a gathering of underground artists under a single theme: Unity in Diversity Against...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Planned fuel price hike to bring down stocks, rupiah
Planned fuel price hike to bring down stocks, rupiahUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaStocks and the rupiah are expected to drop further on the government's plan to raise domestic fuel prices early next year, analysts said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
S'pore, KL enjoy thaw in relations
S'pore, KL enjoy thaw in relationsBernice Han, Agence France-Presse/SingaporeA new found warmth between Singapore and Malaysia has opened the door for the two neighbors to forge closer business partnerships after almost four decades of rocky ties, analysts said.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Srikandi gives guidance, support to women in mixed marriages
Srikandi gives guidance, support to women in mixed marriagesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to foster friendships among Indonesian women married to foreign men, the Association of Indonesian Women in Multinational Marriages (Srikandi) held on Sunday a monthly gathering, where...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
1. Palu (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)
1. Palu (40) - 60 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x10)5 injured as violence returns to Palu city 2. Tutut (32) - 42 pts 4cols 2lines (2x26)KPK shows interests in $31m bribery case involving Tutut 3. Auto (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 1line (1x24) Reporting a stolen car proves 'costly' or Reporting a stolen car 'costly'...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Indonesia bags two golds at LG Cup
Indonesia bags two golds at LG CupMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Indonesia tae kwon do athletes struck gold in the final matches on Sunday, but were unable to stop the Vietnamese onslaught as the visitors grabbed another four golds for a total of 12.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Tree felling and pollution
Tree felling and pollution If the trees left on Jl. Suprapto, Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta had any rights in this republic, they would file a suit to the high court as witnesses of a violation: The felling of other trees. So the court need not seek other evidence.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
China shedding its image as a developing country
China shedding its image as a developing countryHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Beijing This is the second article in a series based on a visit to China by courtesy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of China.For Indonesians used to being in a crowd, the serenity of Beijing Airport is anomalous.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan SalmonaMotorists wait their turn at a fuel station in Jakarta. A number of foreign oil companies have been granted licenses to enter the fuel retail market next year. JPOil processing facilities at the Balongan refinery in Indramayu, West Java.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Army chief inducts new officers
Army chief inducts new officers MAGELANG, Central Java: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu inducted on Saturday 306 new graduates of the Army Academy here.The new officers, who completed three years at the academy, will join graduates of the Naval Academy in Surabaya and the Air Force...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Susilo to meet Gusmao on deportation
Susilo to meet Gusmao on deportationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaEast Timor President Xanana Gusmao is expected to meet President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday night in Bali, with the recent deportation of hundreds of Indonesians likely to be high on the agenda.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Jambi waits for caretaker governor
Jambi waits for caretaker governor JAMBI, Jambi: Governor Zulkifli Nurdin may have ended his five-year term on Friday, but he is still in office waiting for central government to appoint a caretaker to replace him.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Aceh civilians tire of military intimidation
Aceh civilians tire of military intimidationNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh"Are you Acehnese? Then you must be GAM."This sort of intimidating remark is frequently uttered by soldiers when conducting checking motorists and passers-by for identity cards and weapons.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Indonesia trounces Vietnam in Tiger Cup
Indonesia trounces Vietnam in Tiger CupAgencies, Hanoi Indonesia stunned Vietnam 3-0 in a Tiger Cup Group A match Saturday in Hanoi, putting the host country in danger of being eliminated in the semifinals for the first time in the tournament's history.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Three guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctions
Three guards blamed for jailbreak now face sanctionsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThree wardens were on Saturday held responsible for negligence that led to the escape of 31 convicts from a prison in Medan, North Sumatra.