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Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Getting acquainted with Surabaya through photography
Getting acquainted with Surabaya through photographyIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Australia's Duncan Graham, a veteran journalist and a frequent contributor to The Jakarta Post, held a solo photo exhibition called "Voyeur ou Reporter?" (Seer or Observer?) at Centre Culturel et de...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt fails to uphold right to healthy environment: Walhi
Govt fails to uphold right to healthy environment: WalhiTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has urged the government to address environmental problems from a human rights point of view.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
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Overcoming the fear: PKS and democratization Zulkieflimansyah Jakarta2. Najib -- Abu Jundal and genealogy of Islamic radicalism 2 x 21 Abu Jundal and genealogy of Islamic radicalism Ahmad Najib Burhani Jakarta3.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
NGO condemns low minimum wage
NGO condemns low minimum wage CIREBON, West Java: An NGO activist lashed out on Friday at new minimum wage set up by the local administration, saying that it was well below workers' expectations."The government is ignoring the rights of workers to enjoy decent lives," said Yoyon Suharyono, an...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
ADB supports financial management of local govts
ADB supports financial management of local govtsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Indonesian government signed on Friday a loan agreement worth US$330 million to improve the financial management of local administrations in the country.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Overcoming the fear: PKS and the democratization process in IndonesiaZulkieflimansyah Jakarta The argument that one must be cautious of Islamist parties, particularly those operating in a democratic setting, is not new.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Poso killers get executed at X-mas
Poso killers get executed at X-mas PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Central Sulawesi Police is gearing up for the execution of three convicts around Christmas time for their roles in dozens of murders in Poso.The police chief, Brig. Gen.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
On bird flu
On bird flu Indonesia has a major opportunity in the face of the bird flu scare to do something about the enormous trade here in wild birds. While it seems extremely unlikely that bird markets such as Barito and Pramuka in Jakarta might be immediately closed down, there are immediate initiatives...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Poisoning threatens tiger population
Poisoning threatens tiger populationSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Padang Villagers poisoning Sumatran tigers in West Sumatra need to be stopped before the problem escalates, a non-governmental organization activist says.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
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Integrity pact for defense procurements Andi Widjajanto Jakarta2. Yale -- Russian civil society will find it harder to breath1 x 30 The Russian muzzling of civil society Liliana N. ProskuryakovaYaleGlobal, 8 December 2005
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt plans to fingerprint all citizens
Govt plans to fingerprint all citizensEva C. Komandjaja and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Malang In an effort to fight terrorism and other crimes, the government would fingerprint all citizens instead of only students of Islamic boarding schools, police here said on Friday.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Thirty-year wait for justice for Timor Leste
Thirty-year wait for justice for Timor LesteAdirito de Jesus Soares, Dili This week marks the 30th anniversary of the Indonesian invasion of East Timor, with the people of East Timor organizing different activities to commemorate this historic moment.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Abu Jundal and genealogy of Islamic radicalism
Abu Jundal and genealogy of Islamic radicalismAhmad Najib Burhani Jakarta The story of Abu Jundal and Abu Baasir is often used by terrorists as religious justification for their crimes. Some friends of the recent suicide bombers in Bali, for instance, said their actions were inspired by Abu Jundal.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Business giants raise concerns over rupiah
Business giants raise concerns over rupiahRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The volatile rupiah exchange rate against the greenback remains a great concern for foreign investors operating in Indonesia, as any uncertainty in the economy could cause unnecessary downturns in their businesses.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Govt plans mass bird flu vaccinations
Govt plans mass bird flu vaccinationsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government plans to vaccinate some 47 million people who have any connection with poultry in an attempt to prevent the possible mutation of the virus that causes Avian Influenza, however it is short of funds...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
A free Shuttle bus service is available daily during the festival
A free Shuttle bus service is available daily during the festival period, from 10 to 18 December 2005. Operational hours: 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be one minibus on standby in the parking lot of Jakarta Theater and one minibus on standby in the parking lot of Taman Ismail Marzuki (look for...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Police to probe graft, terror link
Police to probe graft, terror link JAKARTA: The National Police said on Friday that they would investigate the caretaker regent of Poso in Central Sulawesi and four of his alleged accomplices over corruption and terror attacks.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Old money offers high returns, Medan coin collector reveals
Old money offers high returns, Medan coin collector revealsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Anthony Juanda, a coin collector, carries an old 17th century coin from the Kutai kingdom into a Medan exhibition hall. At first only a few people show any interest, but soon a crowd forms around him.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
For Spotlight ---
For Spotlight --- COLLEGIATE SPORTS: Six leading universities in Indonesia have formed the Association of Collegiate Sports in Indonesia (ACSI). The declaration of ACSI members was officially announced in Tangerang on Dec.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
JP/19/NELDEN
JP/19/NELDENDanusiri's 'Lukas' Moment' has homeland premiere Nelden Djakababa Contributor/JakartaNot too many of us are aware that this year, a 60-minute documentary film by an Indonesian has been screened at six film festivals in Europe.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
New mall offers
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 Sentul Selatan, Bogor.Located near the Sentul Selatan exit of the Jagorawi toll road, the mall, which is slated to open early next year, will...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Hotel Borobudur
Hotel BorobudurAUSTRALIAN VIP GUEST: Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is greeted by the resident manager of Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, I Wayan Astawa, on his arrival at the hotel. The foreign minister was a keynote speaker in the 5th General Conference: Addressing Emerging Security in the...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Freedom of association largely flouted: Union
Freedom of association largely flouted: UnionRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Freedom of association is not being upheld in many workplaces here in spite of the seven-year reform movement, a labor union has reported ahead of International Human Rights Day.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
'Law on facilities for the disabled needed'
'Law on facilities for the disabled needed' While Indonesia commemorates the International Day of Disabled Persons every Dec. 3, many observers said that the country has not upheld the law that stipulates the provision of facilities for the disabled.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Pastika to head narcotics agency
Pastika to head narcotics agencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bali Police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika will soon take over the top job at the National Narcotics Agency (BNN), which has been held by Gen. Sutanto despite his appointment as National Police chief in July.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
1. Famine -- 4x12
1. Famine -- 4x12 Govt sends aid to Papua as famine kills 55 2. Palace -- 2x25 Business giants raise concerns over the rupiah 3. Theft --- 1x35 Visiting Muslim figures robbed in Jakarta 4. Bogor --- 3x15 Police chief demoted due to harassment
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Governors ordered to take drastic steps to end haze
Governors ordered to take drastic steps to end hazeThe Associated Press, Jakarta Indonesia's president ordered regional governors on Friday to take immediate action to prevent forest fires, which in recent years have sent a noxious haze over parts of neighboring Malaysia and Singapore.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
checked -- JSR
checked -- JSR Ireng and friends to make tribute to two jazz maestrosEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Jazz 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.
Sat, 10 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...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Biennale Jogja expresses concern over the city's heritage
Biennale Jogja expresses concern over the city's heritageSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Biennale Jogja 2005, Yogyakarta's biggest visual art event, kicked off last week with a focus on the preservation of the city's heritage sites, which are disappearing at an alarming rate and a call to...
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Susilo defends rice import policy
Susilo defends rice import policy President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono defended on Friday the government's rice import policy, appealing to the public to understand that it was a move to prevent supply shortages.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Controversial fuel funds audited 'must be audited'
Controversial fuel funds audited 'must be audited'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives speaker Agung Laksono demanded an audit into funds "illegally" collected by the government from people, who purchased subsidized kerosene.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Sutanto shakes up police force
Sutanto shakes up police force JAKARTA: National Police operations division chief Insp. Gen. Didi Widiyadi was appointed on Friday as the new head of the force's general supervision division, replacing Comr. Gen. Binarto.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Danusiri's 'Lukas' Moment' has homeland premiere
Danusiri's 'Lukas' Moment' has homeland premiereNelden Djakababa, Contributor/Jakarta Not too many of us are aware that this year, a 60-minute documentary film by an Indonesian has been screened at six film festivals in Europe.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Integrity pact for defense procurement system
Integrity pact for defense procurement systemAndi 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.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
A day to reflect on state of Human Rights in Indonesia
A day to reflect on state of Human Rights in IndonesiaBenny YP Siahaan, Jakarta Today we celebrate Human Rights Day, a clearly important day for the human race. Ironically, in the case of Indonesia, many of us do not know that Dec.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Stock index rises to 17-week high
Stock index rises to 17-week highSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index rose to its highest in 17 weeks for a third day. PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) jumped to a record after Merrill Lynch & Co. raised its earnings forecasts for the miner on higher gold price estimates.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
IMF sees stronger fiscal, monetary coordination
IMF sees stronger fiscal, monetary coordinationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) foresees stronger coordination between the fiscal and monetary authorities in navigating Indonesia's economy through the high inflationary and high-interest rate environment.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Acehnese told not to pursue partition
Acehnese told not to pursue partitionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The demands for Aceh's partition should not be a priority for immediate discussion so as to avoid shifting the focus of attention from the reconstruction work in the tsunami-ravaged province, lawmakers have said.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
PLN wins power theft case against big companies
PLN wins power theft case against big companiesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State power firm PLN has won its legal battle over energy theft by five companies, which must pay charges totaling Rp 2.2 billion, depending on the amount of power stolen.
Sat, 10 Dec 2005
Jakarta hosts Yogyakarta cultural fair at WTC
Jakarta hosts Yogyakarta cultural fair at WTC Yogyakarta is said to be the heart and soul of Javanese culture. But, like man, no city is an island. Consequently, Yogyakarta has to deal with the impact of modernization and urbanization.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Laksmi Pamuntjak's 'Ellipsis' gets outstanding UK review
Laksmi Pamuntjak's 'Ellipsis' gets outstanding UK reviewThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAt home, Laksmi Pamuntjak, author of the three-volume Jakarta Good Food Guide, showed she knew just what appealed to the reading public when she made a restaurant guide a best-seller.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
JP/3/COMMENTARY
JP/3/COMMENTARY A place for human rights in RI foreign policy or Is there a place for human rights in RI foreign policy?Meidyatama Suryodiningrat The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the world marks International Human Rights Day on Saturday, Indonesians have a lot to be proud of.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Surabaya, Curabhaya or Surabhaya?
Surabaya, Curabhaya or Surabhaya? I would like to comment on the article about "Surabaya" in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 2, page 18.I am convinced that Surabaya port has been known since before Borobudur temple was built, not just in the year 1293.In Sanskrit Sura means God, or deity.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Jakarta supermarkets nursing hangovers after booze ban
Jakarta supermarkets nursing hangovers after booze banTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"We've taken them off our shelves, but if you like I could get a bottle from our store for you," an attendant at a supermarket in Jakarta told a customer looking for a bottle of Johnnie Walker Black...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Headings
Headings1. XMAS -- 2x18 Police to guard over 640 churches at Christmas time 2. KYOTO -- 2x25 Jakarta stands to benefit from Kyoto Protocol 3. EXTORT -- 1x30 Extortion allegations queried 4. SPEAK -- 1x40 'Is City Hall hiring disabled people?'
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Police to guard over 640 churches at Christmas time
Police to guard over 640 churches at Christmas timeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs they have for the past three years, police will provide additional security for the 647 churches and Christian places of worship across Greater Jakarta during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Singapore celebrates biggest and brightest Christmas ever
Singapore celebrates biggest and brightest Christmas ever Singapore is celebrating its biggest and brightest "Christmas in the Tropics" with an irresistible line-up of fun-filled activities and exciting entertainment.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
'I La Galigo' unaffordable
'I La Galigo' unaffordable The headline of your Dec. 2 front-page story, 'I La Galigo' finally back home, struck me as somewhat ironic given that Indonesian audiences will be charged Rp 250,000 (US$25) to Rp 750,000 ($75) for a ticket to view a piece of their own culture.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
1. 5OTONOMI (3x18)
1. 5OTONOMI (3x18) Central govt urged to be earnest about regional autonomy 2. 5Usaha (2x24) Aceh tsunami survivors receive start-up capital 3. 5PERDA (2x26) West Sumatra to implement bylaw on coastal management 4. 5FIRE (1x28) Firefighters lack equipment