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Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Golkar Golf Tour in six cities
Golkar Golf Tour in six cities Around 12 amateur golfers took part in the opening round of the Golkar Golf Tour at the Martabe Sejahtera Golf Course in Medan, North Sumatra, here Sunday.The Medan tournament was part of the six-leg tournament planned in six different cities: Batam on Dec.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
1. Jakarta spends more money to eradicate dengue Page 9
1. Jakarta spends more money to eradicate dengue Page 92. Chile's voters could pick first woman president Page 103. Can Drogba be Africa's World Cup wonder? Page 21
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Please save their lives
Please save their lives Indonesian judges should not follow the tracks of the Singapore government, which hung Van Ngu Yen. The breath of life of somebody belongs to the Creator, regardless of their mistake or crimes.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Illegal logging paymasters enter RI on fake passports
Illegal logging paymasters enter RI on fake passportsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanMinister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban says many illegal logging financiers enter the country using fake passports, with most financiers from Malaysia or China.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Antiterror squad guards 23 sites
Antiterror squad guards 23 sitesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnticipating terrorist attacks around Christmas and New Year, Jakarta Police have deployed hundreds of members of antiterror squad Detachment 88 at churches, embassy buildings, hotels and shopping centers.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Territory no longer an issue in Malacca Strait security
Territory no longer an issue in Malacca Strait securityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFour Southeast Asian countries -- Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand -- are expected to soon agree on a standard operating procedure (SOP) in securing the pirate-infested Strait of Malacca, according to a...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Police seek out jewelry shop robbers
Police seek out jewelry shop robbers TANGERANG: Tangerang Police on Sunday were still investigating the robbery of two jewelry shops on Jl. Raya Serang in Tangerang Regency, Tempo Interaktif reported.The robbers made off with some 24 kilograms in gold jewelry worth about Rp 2.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Minangs prone to heart attacks
Minangs prone to heart attacksPADANG, West Sumatra: An expert stated on Saturday that the people of West Sumatra were more prone to heart attacks in comparison with other areas due to the habit of consuming red meat and coconut oil.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
ASEAN admits trade talks hit troubles
ASEAN admits trade talks hit troublesElisia Yeo, Agence France-Presse/Kuala LumpurNegotiations over a raft of free-trade deals between Southeast Asia and its neighbors have run into problems, but the region remains committed to striking deals, a top official said on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
People's lot
People's lotFrom Kompas The country has witnessed several regime changes over the last decade, but the people's lot remains the same. Since the establishment of the Old Order, replaced by the New Order before the Reform Order took over, there has not been a meaningful change in the condition of the...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Australia asks Kopassus to join antiterror drill
Australia asks Kopassus to join antiterror drillTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAustralia has invited Indonesia's special forces Kopassus to join a two-week counterterrorism exercise next year, a move which rights activists say is inconsistent.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
RI has tough task in keep both China, Japan happy
RI has tough task in keep both China, Japan happyKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the early 1990s, president Soeharto's New Order regime teamed up with the United States to stymie Malaysia's regional ambitions.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Foreign graduate from President University
Foreign graduate from President UniversityAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIsabelle Zeng Li, 21, was all smiles on Friday as she walked to the podium to deliver a speech as the representative of the international students graduating from President University in Jababeka, Cikarang, West Java.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Flights full as Christmas nears
Flights full as Christmas nearsMANADO, North Sulawesi: The flow of passengers coming into and out of Sam Ratulangi airport in Manado here has been on the rise as Christmas approaches.Sales Manager of Merpati Nusantara Airlines, Chatrience Watung, said the load factor on flights between Jakarta and...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
ExxonMobil insists on holding Cepu operatorship
ExxonMobil insists on holding Cepu operatorship The Jakarta Post JakartaU.S. oil giant ExxonMobil Corp. has vowed to fight for the operatorship of the oil-rich Cepu block following a recent move by the government to revive the negotiating team to end the continuing tug-of-war between the company...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
1 x 41
1 x 41 Police reshuffle to 'promote meritocracy' JP/4/ENVIRONMENT2 x 30 Developing countries demand compensation over deforestation JP/4/Malacca2 x 28 Territory no longer an issue in Malacca Strait security JP/4/PKS1 x 55 PKS sees attempt to push it out of pro-Susilo coalition
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tueday, December 13, 2005Exhibitions* Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Integrity pact for defense procurements
Integrity pact for defense procurementsAndi Widjajanto, Jakarta The international arms market is the main source for Indonesia's acquisition of defense systems. This arms transfer is mostly funded by export credit facilities.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Relief aid reaches starving Papuans in remote regency
Relief aid reaches starving Papuans in remote regencyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraAid began arriving in a remote area of Papua on Sunday after bad weather prevented food and medicine from reaching starving Papuans on Saturday, while the health minister denied any cases of...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
ExxonMobil insists on holding Cepu operatorship
ExxonMobil insists on holding Cepu operatorshipThe Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S. oil giant ExxonMobil Corp. has vowed to fight for the operatorship of the oil-rich Cepu block following a recent move by the government to revive the negotiating team to end the continuing tug-of-war between the company...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Malaysia will make America's Cup bid
Malaysia will make America's Cup bid KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will make a challenge in 2011 for the America's Cup, the world's oldest sailing competition, a newspaper reported here on Saturday. The New Straits Times said discussions were under way to organize a team to challenge in the event, with...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
New useful features cram latest digital cameras
New useful features cram latest digital camerasZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idDo you find that, sometimes, those user friendly digital cameras still are not that easy to use? Despite the great features that they are already packed with, there have been many occasions that you have to...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
ASEAN to patrol in
ASEAN to patrol in Philippine waters MALAYSIA: Four Southeast Asian countries agreed on Sunday to start joint sea patrols to fight cross-border crimes and beef up security in piracy-prone waters around the southern Philippines, officials said.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
GAM to complete 4th phase of disarmament
GAM to complete 4th phase of disarmamentAssociated Press, Banda AcehFormer rebels will complete a fourth round of weapons decommissioning next week as part of a landmark peace deal to end 29 years of fighting in Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Aceh province, peace monitors said on Sunday.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Police reshuffle to 'promote meritocracy'
Police reshuffle to 'promote meritocracy'The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police have announced the largest-ever reshuffle under chief Gen. Sutanto, which an analyst claims kick-starts a new paradigm that will promote meritocracy.In a telegram dated Dec.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Sumatran tiger captured alive
Sumatran tiger captured alive PADANG, West Sumatra: After months of losing their livestock, residents of kampong Pinang in Bungus Teluk Kabung subdistrict, Padang, trapped a Sumatran tiger on Saturday.The tiger, about one meter in height and 1.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
A borderless East Asia? It takes imagination
A borderless East Asia? It takes imaginationEndy M. Bayuni, Kuala Lumpur Imagine the nations of East Asia (however it is defined geographically) living in a borderless world, the way a community should. It may seem far-fetched.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
South Korea govt intervenes to end strike
South Korea govt intervenes to end strikeAssociated Press, SeoulThe South Korean government invoked emergency powers on Sunday to end a walkout by unionized pilots at Korean Air Co., the nation's largest airline.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
SME financing gets a boost
SME financing gets a boostThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTo help improve financial access for micro-entrepreneurs, the government will support the raising of Rp 800 billion (some US$80 million) in funds next year for 2,000 micro-financing agencies across the country to channel as credit.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Forest community creates eco-friendly products
Forest community creates eco-friendly productsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaNever could Edi have imagined that the rattan handicrafts, produced by local residents in South Sulawesi, and now on display in an exhibition held at the Surabaya Youth Hall, would be sought after by the...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Batam hosts seminar on Croatia
Batam hosts seminar on CroatiaBATAM: Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) hosted a seminar on Thursday to promote cooperation between Batam and Croatia in Batam city, Riau Islands.Croatian Embassy's minister Andelko Simic presented a lecture on: The Economic Bridge between Europe and...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Developing countries demand compensation over deforestation
Developing countries demand compensation over deforestationTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDeveloping countries with vast forest areas such as Indonesia are seeking financial compensation from developed countries for their efforts to halt deforestation.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
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.rm69 Province Old New 1. East Java IG Edi Sunarko IG Herman S. Sumawiraja 2. South Sumatra Herman BG Iman Haryatna 3. North Sumatra IG Iwan Panjiwinata BG Bambang H. Dahuri 4. South Kalimantan Dahuri SC Hata Rubit Nugroho 5. Bali IG Made Mangku Pastika BG Sunarko D. Ardhanto 6.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Aceh rebels to complete fourth phase of disarmament
Aceh rebels to complete fourth phase of disarmament Associated Press Banda Aceh Former rebels will complete a fourth round of weapons decommissioning next week as part of a landmark peace deal to end 29 years of fighting in Indonesia's tsunami-devastated Aceh province, peace monitors said on Sunday.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
'La Galigo' great, but obscure
'La Galigo' great, but obscureEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe much-anticipated I La Galigo theater performance made its Jakarta gala premiere on Saturday, when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and First Lady Kristiani Herawati watched the Bugis' epic-inspired work for the first time.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Nokia to launch 40 new phones
Nokia to launch 40 new phones JAKARTA: Cellular phone market leader Nokia will launch 40 new models next year as it seeks to expand its reach in the market."Next year, Nokia will launch 40 models using GSM (Global System for Mobile Communication), CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and 3G (Third...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Corruption, no coordination benefit illegal loggers
Corruption, no coordination benefit illegal loggersOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungThousands of cubic meters of illegally cut trees are still scattered around deep inside the jungle of South Bukit Barisan National Park in Lampung province.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
1. KOPASUS: 2 X 21
1. KOPASUS: 2 X 21 Australia asks Kopassus to join antiterror drill 2. GALIGO: 3 X 10 'La Galigo' great, but obscure 3. ASEAN: 4 X 10 RI vows better business environment 4. CLIMATE: 1 X 40 UN talks set road map for Kyoto beyond 2012
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Residents demand land compensation
Residents demand land compensation JAKARTA: Residents living around Jl. Daan Mogot in West Jakarta moved to obstruct the construction of corridor III of the busway project, claiming that they had not received compensation from the government for the expansion of the road in 1974.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Sex workers driven of Tangerang streets
Sex workers driven of Tangerang streetsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe nights in Tangerang municipality have become noticeably quieter over the last two weeks.The streets, usually lined with sex workers, are now empty, even on weekends."This is unusual.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
1. 5BORDER (2x18)
1. 5BORDER (2x18) Powerful officials back illegal loggers 2. 5HUTAN (2x27) Forest community creates eco-friendly products 3. 5LOG (2x27) Corruption, no coordination benefit illegal loggers 4. 5MEDAN (2x30) Illegal logging paymasters enter RI on fake passports
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
RI vows better business climate
RI vows better business climateAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurIndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono acknowledged on Sunday his country needed to speed up reforms and insisted he was committed to creating a better environment for business.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Powerful officials back illegal loggers
Powerful officials back illegal loggersRusman, The Jakarta Post, BalikpapanIllegal logging on Borneo along the Indonesia-Malaysia border has increased in recent years, leading to rapid deforestation, a non- governmental organization (NGO) activist has said.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Ireng and friends to pay tribute to two jazz maestros
Ireng and friends to pay tribute to two jazz maestrosEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJazz guitarist Ireng Maulana and seasoned fellow musicians such as Ermy Kullit and Margie Segers will stage a concert titled An evening of Jazz on Dec.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 13, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asik-asik9:30 Kyai Anom10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Overcoming the fear: PKS and the democratization
Overcoming the fear: PKS and the democratizationZulkieflimansyah, Jakarta The argument that one must be cautious of Islamist parties, particularly those operating in a democratic setting, is not new. Rather ironically, such fears have also been used to legitimize the shift toward a more hard-line,...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Theft victims refuses to cooperate with police
Theft victims refuses to cooperate with policeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police complained on Sunday that visiting Muslim leaders from the Middle East and Africa were not cooperating with them in investigating a claim that they lost US$300,000 at Hotel Borobudur in Central...
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
On AIDS cases
On AIDS cases It is a pity that in his generally accurate article on AIDS in Indonesia, An uphill battle against AIDS in Indonesia ( The Jakarta Post, Dec. 3, page 7), Thang D. Nguyen perpetuates the myth that "... gays are one of the largest groups of AIDS victims [in Indonesia]".
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
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;JP;BBN;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Music Photo captionPhoto captionCourtesy CSW IndonesiaStreet children sing during an event to mark World AIDS Day at CWS Indonesia's SCORE House in Kemang, South Jakarta. The event on Dec.
Mon, 12 Dec 2005
Districts to get more to fight dengue
Districts to get more to fight dengueBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaStarting next year, district administrations in Jakarta will be playing a greater role in the fight against dengue, which kills dozens of Jakarta people every year.