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Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt fails to uphold right to environment: Walhi
Govt fails to uphold right to environment: WalhiTb. Arie Rukmantara The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has urged the government to address environmental problems from a human rights point of view.Observing International Human Rights Day, which falls on Dec.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
PGN inks MOU with 10 firms
PGN inks MOU with 10 firms JAKARTA: State gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with 10 companies in East Java to supply them with a total volume of 13,437 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd).
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Rumors of formalin-preserved fish destroy Lampung dried fish business
Rumors of formalin-preserved fish destroy Lampung dried fish businessOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Sumirah, 40, sits wearily while attending to her merchandise. The fish seller at the Gudang Lelang market, West Telukbetung, Bandarlampung, has had a lot of time on her hands in the...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
E. Asian economic regionalism becomes reality
E. Asian economic regionalism becomes realityBunn Nagara, The Star, Asia News Network/Selangor, Malaysia The first summit of East Asian leaders is due on Dec. 14, capping many years of hard work. But this will only be a beginning, at a time when relations in North-East Asia are in disrepair and the...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Indosat's Internet service
Indosat's Internet service Indosat seems to be catching up with Telkom in terms of greed and inefficiency. For the past four months I enthusiastically promoted Indosat to my friends and associates as a welcome alternative to the monopolistic technology repressing practices of Telkom, whose...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Visiting Muslim figures robbed in Jakarta
Visiting Muslim figures robbed in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta When representatives of the Rabithah Alam Islami (World Islamic League) came to Indonesia to counter perceived negative images of Muslims, little did they realize they would be going home a lot lighter than when they arrived --...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
1. 5DISABLE (4x12)
1. 5DISABLE (4x12) Govt makes token efforts for Samarinda's disabled or Samarinda's disabled resent being labeled as mendicants 2. 5FISH (2x32) Rumors of formalin-preserved fish destroy Lampung dried fish business 3. 5UANG (2x30) Old money offers high returns, Medan coin collector reveals 4.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
TV Program: Monday, December 12, 2005
TV Program: Monday, December 12, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik9:30 Cultural Show10:00 Talk Show11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Papuan workers left stranded, unpaid
Papuan workers left stranded, unpaid TANGERANG: As many as 163 workers of PT Prabu Alaska, a plywood producer in Tanjung Purkadi, East Pakpak district in Papua, who have been living for over a month in Karawaci and are now facing starvation as they have run out of money.
Sat, 10 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]".
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
National rugby team flies flag in international debut
National rugby team flies flag in international debutGeoffrey Atkinson, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia is set to be awarded full membership in the Asian Rugby Football Union (ARFU) following a historic silver-medal performance in the exhibition games played in conjunction with the 23rd...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
1. Visit (1x30)
1. Visit (1x30) SBY to visit Malaysia, Thailand 2. Rights (2x28) Govt fails to uphold right to healthy environment: Walhi 3. DPR (2x20) Controversial fuel funds 'must be audited'
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
New solutions for drug offenses
New solutions for drug offensesJacinta Hannaford, Melbourne Imagine your child is about to be executed and you were not given the chance to say a proper goodbye.Nguyen Van Tuong, 25, was executed by hanging on Dec. 2. His mother was not even allowed to hug him goodbye.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
50-seater planes will land on Thousand Islands
50-seater planes will land on Thousand Islands Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaTo attract a larger number of tourists to the resorts on Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) regency, the city administration is repairing and developing an airstrip on Panjang isle, the construction of which...
Sat, 10 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]".
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Students pledge to leave sins of forbears' behind
Students pledge to leave sins of forbears' behindTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many quarters believe that the most effective way to eradicate corruption in Indonesia would be to get rid of the older generation and start afresh with the new generation.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
90 school buildings damaged in Seram
90 school buildings damaged in Seram AMBON, Maluku: A Maluku councillor has revealed that most school buildings in East Seram regency are dilapidated due to lack of maintenance and the effects of natural disasters.
Sat, 10 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.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Dec. 9 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Dec. 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,683.75 6,929.13 7,345.50 7,267.15Brunei dollar 1 6,085.54 5,489.58 5,817.64 5,757.38Canadian dollar 1 8,850.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
New mall offers outdoor sports
New mall offers outdoor sports BOGOR: Developer PT Bellanova Country Mall is introducing a new concept of a mall, combining shopping with outdoor sports, in South Sentul outside of Bogor.Located near an exit of the Jagorawi toll road, the mall, which is slated to open early next year, will occupy...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt makes token efforts for disabled people
Govt makes token efforts for disabled peopleRusman, The Jakarta Post/Samarinda With the aid of crutches under both arms, Sasmoyo, 31, has to proceed tediously to the Samarinda municipal office.He ascends the staircase step by step, perspiring profusely."There's no other way in except this stairway.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 12, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 12, 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.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
1. CORRUPT: 2 x 27
1. CORRUPT: 2 x 27 Students pledge to leave sins of forbears' behind 2. IMF: 2 X 20 IMF sees stronger fiscal, monetary coordination 3. PASTIKA: 2 X 21 Bali police chief Pastika to head narcotics agency 4. FLU: 1 X 32 Govt plans mass bird flu vaccinations 5.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt pays insufficient attention to human rights
Govt pays insufficient attention to human rights As the world community prepared to commemorate International Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, human rights activist Todung Mulya Lubis shared on Thursday his observations on the advancement of human rights in the country over the past year with The...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
City takes breather on smoking ban plan due to lack of info
City takes breather on smoking ban plan due to lack of infoBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Not yet ready to fully enforce the smoking ban in public places in February, the city administration has decided to postpone its implementation until June next year.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Police chief demoted due to harassment
Police chief demoted due to harassmentEva C. Komandjaja and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bandung Head of Bogor police Sr. Comr. Tjiptono was demoted from his position on Friday as a result of ongoing investigation into his alleged role in a sexual harassment case.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
ExxonMobil optimistic on Cepu deal
ExxonMobil optimistic on Cepu deal U.S. oil giant ExxonMobil Corp. is optimistic that a joint operating agreement (JOA) between the company and state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina over who will be in charge of managing the oil-rich Cepu block will be reached soon.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Headings
Headings1. SMOKE -- 3x18 City takes breather on smoking ban plan due to lack of info 2. PLN -- 2x25 PLN wins power theft case against big companies 3. BUSWAY -- 2x28 New busway corridors to open before fully finished 4. ABANG -- 1x32 Tanah Abang traders eye Mozambique 5.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt to recruit new civil servants
Govt to recruit new civil servants JAKARTA: The government has decided to appoint more than 650,000 contract workers as civil servants over the next three months, including some 236,000 teachers.The decision was taken on Friday during a limited coordination meeting at the vice presidential office,...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 10, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 10, 2005The 6th Yogyakarta Art and Cultural Exhibition 2005* Painting Exhibition displaying 100 works of Yogyakarta painters, at World Trade Center Jl. Jend. Sudirman, South Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
New busway corridors to open before fully finished
New busway corridors to open before fully finishedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration is planning to launch busway corridors II and III on Jan. 15 despite the fact that work along the routes is still under way and only a few buses are available to ply them.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Merrill cuts Bumi earnings forecast
Merrill cuts Bumi earnings forecast JAKARTA: PT Bumi Resources, Indonesia's biggest coal exporter, had its earnings estimate cut by Merrill Lynch & Co. after the brokerage lowered its forecast for thermal coal used to generate electricity.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Tanah Abang traders eye Mozambique
Tanah Abang traders eye MozambiqueDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Traders at the country's largest textile market, Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta, have hammered out a textiles export deal worth US$20 million per year with the traders of Maputo in the Republic of Mozambique during their...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Bollywood movie wins award at Bali Film Festival
Bollywood movie wins award at Bali Film Festival An Indian film, Chokker Bali (Sand in the Eyes), an adaptation from Rabindranath Tagore's novel of the same name, won the Sarasvati People's Choice Award at the 7th Bali International Film Festival late last month.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
S. Korea signs trade accord with nine Southeast Asian nations
S. Korea signs trade accord with nine Southeast Asian nationsJae-Soon chang, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur South Korea on Friday signed an accord on eliminating tariffs on goods with nine Southeast Asian nations, leaving out Thailand for now because of dispute over rice, but paving the way for a...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
On fingerprints
On fingerprints The plan to fingerprint students at Islamic schools as part of the police strategy to fight terrorism will create new problems. The government should think carefully before making this decision.If such a step is taken, it should be applied to all citizens.YULIASTUTI Jakarta
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Jakarta Theater
Jakarta Theater Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 9 Central Jakarta Tel. 3156725TIM 21 Galeri Cipta 3 Graha Bhakti Budaya Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta Tel. 334720, 31937325Teater Kecil Jl. Cikini Raya No. 73, Central Jakarta Tel. 31923603Istituto Italiano di Cultura Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto No.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Aeronautical R&D cooperation with RI possible: Mahathir
Aeronautical R&D cooperation with RI possible: MahathirAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post/Langkawi, Malaysia With Indonesia currently experiencing a glut of aeronautical engineers, long-time partner Malaysia has offered cooperation in the research and development side of the industry.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Persija, Medan tie in Bang Yos Cup
Persija, Medan tie in Bang Yos Cup JAKARTA: Persija Jakarta was held to a 1-1 draw by PSMS Medan on Friday in its second match of the Rp 830 million Bang Yos Gold Cup at Lebak Bulus Stadium, South Jakarta.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Unilever wins Energy Global Awards
Unilever wins Energy Global Awards JAKARTA: PT Unilever Indonesia, the local arm of the global consumer products giant, has received an International Energy Global Award in the Water category in recognition of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
SBY to visit Malaysia, Thailand
SBY to visit Malaysia, ThailandThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is set to depart on a week-long overseas trip.The trip, starting Sunday, will take the President to Malaysia and Thailand.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
GAM told to hand over 142 weapons
GAM told to hand over 142 weapons BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Before Dec. 26, Free Aceh Movement should have handed over 142 weapons to the Aceh Monitoring Mission as required under the Helsinki peace deal between the Indonesian government and GAM, a monitoring official said on Friday.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Terrorists seeking new targets: S'pore
Terrorists seeking new targets: S'pore SINGAPORE: Southeast Asian terrorist groups are seeking new targets and remain a serious threat to the region, Singapore's Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said on Friday.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Jakartans wish to have museums as weekend getaway
Jakartans wish to have museums as weekend getawayEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaIt would be nice if there were a few good museums in Jakarta, so parents could take their children on the weekend and show them that Disneyland is not the height of civilization and Lycra is not the end all and be...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt send aid to Papua as famine kills 55
Govt send aid to Papua as famine kills 55The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Jakarta Stunned by reports of famine in a remote Papua district that has left 55 people dead, the government dispatched a military cargo plane on Friday night to carry food aid to the stricken area.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Smoking ban up in the air
Smoking ban up in the air OR Smoking ban implementation up in smokeBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaNot yet ready to fully enforce the smoking ban in public places in February, the city administration has decided to postpone its implementation until June next year.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
BP expects to seal $3.5b in loans for Tangguh plant next year
BP expects to seal $3.5b in loans for Tangguh plant next yearUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A BP Plc.-led consortium is expecting to secure by next year US$3.5 billion in loans from international lenders for the completion of its Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Papua, a company...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Teachers return to school
Teachers return to school MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Councillors with West Nusa Tenggara provincial council expressed relief after thousands of teachers in East Lombok resumed teaching on Wednesday. The teachers had gone on strike since last week, protesting against compulsory deductions from...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Malaysia sentences Indonesian to death
Malaysia sentences Indonesian to death MALAYSIA: A Malaysian court on Friday sentenced an Indonesian to death by hanging for trafficking in methamphetamines.Agus Agil, a 45-year-old carpenter, was charged with trafficking 298.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Southeast Asia presses Myanmar on reforms
Southeast Asia presses Myanmar on reformsAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian foreign ministers turned up the pressure on Myanmar on Friday, expressing frustration over the military junta's unmet promises on rights and democracy that have embarrassed regional leaders.