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Fri, 09 Dec 2005
ASEAN: The quest for an identity
ASEAN: The quest for an identity By Isagani Yambot in Manila, Shefali Rekhi in Singapore, Yasmin Lee Arpon in Bangkok, Nick Leong in Kuala Lumpur, Novan Imam Santosa in Jakarta and Diem Quynh Pham in Hanoi.Setting aside sheafs of paper, K.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Govt swaps bonds with longer-maturity debt
Govt swaps bonds with longer-maturity debt The government swapped Rp 5.67 trillion (US$579 million) of local-currency debt with longer-maturity debt, the first such transaction in the country. The government purchased eight series of bonds with maturities ranging from 2006 to 2009, said Mulia...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
A place for human rights in RI foreign policy
A place for human rights in RI foreign policyMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the world marks International Human Rights Day on Saturday, Indonesians have a lot to be proud of. While many facets of rights protection are still wanting, Indonesia has -- since 1998 -- begun...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Micro entrepreneurs given recognition
Micro entrepreneurs given recognitionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNine entrepreneurs were named on Thursday as recipients of the Global Micro-entrepreneurs Awards 2005 from the University of Indonesia's School of Economics' UKM Center, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Citigroup.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
'It's hard to attach a price to culture'
'It's hard to attach a price to culture'The seventh Jakarta International Film Festival, or JiFFest (www.jiffest.org) runs from Dec. 9 through Dec. 18. The Jakarta Post contributor Daniel Ziv caught up with festival director Orlow Seunke and the cofounder/chairperson, film producer Shanty Harmayn.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Navy holds drill
Navy holds drill near Ambalat JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy on Thursday sent dozens of ships to take part in a major naval exercise off the east coast of Borneo near waters disputed with neighboring Malaysia, a navy spokesman said.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
JP/18/BIENNL
JP/18/BIENNL Biennale Jogja expresses concern over the city's heritageSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaBiennale 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...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Environmentalists move to protect lowland forests
Environmentalists move to protect lowland forestsTb. Arie Rukmantara and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bogor Environmentalists fear that the remaining lowland forests on Sumatra will vanish in the next 10 years because of its conversion into industrial forest to produce raw materials...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Rupiah gains further on Boediono euphoria
Rupiah gains further on Boediono euphoriaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah gained ground on the U.S. dollar for the fifth consecutive trading day, with a continued market euphoria over the Cabinet's new economic team propelling the currency on Thursday to its strongest level in the past four...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
JP/2/TIGER
JP/2/TIGERPoisoning threatens tiger population Syofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/PadangVillagers poisoning Sumatran tigers in West Sumatra need to be stopped before the problem escalates, a non-governmental organization activist says.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Mitsubishi asked to increase production in Indonesia
Mitsubishi asked to increase production in IndonesiaAntara, JakartaDespite the fact that automotive sales are expected to dive next year, newly appointed Minister of Industry Fahmi Idris asked PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian Motor (KTB), the local unit of Japan's Mitsubishi Motor Corp.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Pertamina Halts Talks With Japanese LNG Customers
Pertamina Halts Talks With Japanese LNG Customers Grace Nirang Bloomberg JakartaPT Pertamina, Indonesia's state energy company, temporarily stopped talks on the extension of contracts with buyers of liquefied natural gas in western Japan after a former minister ordered a halt to new sales...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Govt to send doctors to remote areas
Govt to send doctors to remote areasSUBANG, West Java: The government plans to reactivate an old program that requires fresh graduates to work in remote areas for a certain period before obtaining a license to practice medicine.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Firefighters lack equipment
Firefighters lack equipmentNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonDespite a high frequency of fires in Cirebon, the municipal government here still gives low priority to pre-emptive measures, a government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
TV Today: Saturday, December 10, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, December 10, 2005 TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi8:00 Talk Show: Hembing8:30 Rumah Kita9:30 Documentary11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Oto Screen12:00 Sports1:00 p.m.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
RI seamen victims of abuse: ITF
RI seamen victims of abuse: ITFJAKARTA: An international labor activist urged the Indonesian authorities to closely monitor fishing ships operating in the Indonesian waters amid alleged human rights abuse against Indonesian seamen.
Fri, 09 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.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Discrimination in workplace banned
Discrimination in workplace bannedTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAll Indonesians will soon enjoy equal opportunities as regards employment recruitment and placement, and in the remuneration they receive, regardless of gender, religion, race, ethnic group, political affiliation or...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
UN to build 20,000 temporary homes in Aceh by April
UN to build 20,000 temporary homes in Aceh by AprilArijit Ghosh, Bloomberg News/JakartaThe United Nations and an aid agency plan to build as many as 20,000 temporary homes in Indonesia's tsunami-affected Aceh province to give shelter to some of the 500,000 homeless as the rainy season starts.
Fri, 09 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.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Spending to be key to economic recovery
Spending to be key to economic recoveryRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government plans to boost spending to help stimulate the economy so as to overcome the downturn caused by soaring inflation, newly installed Coordinating Minister for the Economy Boediono said.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
SMEs: What have we done with this sector?
SMEs: What have we done with this sector?C.G. Moghe, Jakarta There have been several small tremors already felt by the Indonesian economy this year. The rupiah weakened from less than 10,000 to a dollar, almost entered the free-fall regime and was strengthened only by hiking interest rates.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Central govt urged to be earnest about regional autonomy
Central govt urged to be earnest about regional autonomyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa DuaThe Indonesian central government must wholeheartedly hand over administrative powers to provincial and regional governments in order to properly and effectively enforce the decentralization drive...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN Thinking Rationally Shefali Rekhi, Asia News Network/The Straits Times, SingaporePragmatic Singapore believes the pace of ASEAN integration is just right and in this they differ from the other residents of the region who say it is too slow.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 9, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 9, 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.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
NU civilian guards to help secure churches on Christmas eve
NU civilian guards to help secure churches on Christmas eveMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe involvement of civilian guards from Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in securing Christmas and New Year's celebrations comes as a goodwill gesture as the end of the year...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
'RI's IT industry could double by 2009': BSA
'RI's IT industry could double by 2009': BSAAgencies Jakarta/SingaporeIf it were not for software piracy, the Information Technology (IT) industry in Indonesia would have created new jobs and increased local industry revenues.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Why people commit corruption
Why people commit corruptionFrom KompasIt makes us wonder why some people with established status, sufficient wealth and savings as well as a luxury living standard have become perpetrators of corruption syndicates.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
ASEAN and the EU: 25 years of partnership for peace
ASEAN and the EU: 25 years of partnership for peaceBenita Ferrero-Waldner, Jakarta This week the EU is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of our Co-operation Agreement signed with Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Arroyo's approval rating drops
Arroyo's approval rating drops THE PHILIPPINES: Fewer Filipinos are satisfied with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, with the latest survey showing her approval rating sliding to its second-lowest level in nearly five years, an independent pollster said on Thursday.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
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checked For Sponsored Page: Corporate Education --- Dec 9. 2005Are you thinking of enrolling in an executive training course in Singapore? If so, the following are some tips on corporate education programs to help you find a course that suits your needs. These tips are provided by www.singaporeedu.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
A taste of traditional rural life in Yogyakarta
A taste of traditional rural life in YogyakartaSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, BantulAre you tired of the glitter and bustle of city life? If you would like to rejuvenate your body and soul in a traditional rural atmosphere, try visiting Kampong Kebon Agung in Yogyakarta's Bantul regency.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
ASEAN's quest for an identity gains urgency
ASEAN's quest for an identity gains urgencyShefali Rekhi, The Straits Times, SingaporePoll highlights need for closer ties but leaves open ways and means of achieving integration The Straits Times AsiaPoll signals a yearning for a stronger ASEAN identity but also highlights just how much needs to...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Challenging experience of team-building
Challenging experience of team-building Developing a committed, cohesive team sounds more like hard work than fun.But, during a series of indoor and outdoor team-building exercises sponsored by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), participants learned great collaboration comes from both meeting...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
For Sponsored Page: Singapore's MICE
For Sponsored Page: Singapore's MICE Tobe combined with previous story on Singapore: Asia's main convention city Asian readers of TIME Magazine of Dec. 5, 2005 voted Singapore as their favorite Business City. This is the fifth year running that Singapore has clinched the accolade.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Ship with 320 logs intercepted in Riau
Ship with 320 logs intercepted in RiauPEKANBARU, Riau: Military personnel has intercepted a ship carrying 320 logs without the required legal documents. The logs were reportedly being transported to Malaysia, said chief of Bengkalis military command Lt. Col. Herindra.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
City to vacate hospital soon
City to vacate hospital soon JAKARTA: Following Wednesday's storm that ripped off the roof of city-owned Budhi Asih Hospital in Cawang, East Jakarta, the Jakarta administration now plans to vacate the dilapidated building."We don't want the incident to be repeated in the future.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
1. Cabinet --- 4x10
1. Cabinet --- 4x10 Govt spending to play key role in fixing economy 2. Liquor ---- 2x24 Jakarta supermarkets nursing hangovers after booze ban 3. Rupiah ---- 1x40 Rupiah gains further ground on Boediono euphoria 4. Jiffest --- 3x11 Movie buffs all agog as JiFFest comes to town
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Rural tourism booms amid natural beauty
Rural tourism booms amid natural beautySlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Bantul, YogyakartaIf you are bored with modern tourism and traipsing round the same old shopping malls then you might want to re-energize yourself in a natural rural environment with its air of tranquility.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Due to retire, with heart still in RI
Due to retire, with heart still in RIM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During a 10-year stint in Indonesia, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) director for Asia-Pacific Stephen Hill has traveled to the country's most exotic corners and accumulated...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
1. Borneo (2x25)
1. Borneo (2x25) Forest conversion on Kalimantan border halted 2. Forest (2x25) Environmentalists move to protect lowland forests 3. Jordan (1x42) Jordan offers RI second-hand fighter jets 4. Ilo (2x18) Discrimination in workplace banned
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Stock index gains; PGN, Cibinong up
Stock index gains; PGN, Cibinong upNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index rose to a 17-week high. PT Semen Cibinong had its biggest gain in 11 months as the rupiah climbed on expectations new economic ministers will be able to spur growth and rein in inflation.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Indonesian Muslims start departing on annual haj
Indonesian Muslims start departing on annual hajAgencies, JakartaThousands of Muslims departed for Saudi Arabia on Thursday on the annual haj pilgrimage as a haj corruption scandal hit the country.In Jakarta, Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni and Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa...
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Rice stocks to last only until January
Rice stocks to last only until January JAKARTA: The National Logistics Agency Jakarta office (Bulog Jakarta) announced on Thursday that its rice stock could only cover December and the first two weeks of January as most of it would be distributed to the poor.
Fri, 09 Dec 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.8, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.8, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Arrests of terrorist suspects prone to abuses, say activists
Arrests of terrorist suspects prone to abuses, say activistsYuli Tri Suwarni and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/JakartaThe crackdown on terrorism conducted by an elite police unit has resulted in numerous instances of rights violations as most of the arrests made were illegal, rights...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42Islam and democracy: Malaysian vs Indonesian wayBecause of their predominantly Malay Muslim populations, Indonesia and Malaysia are similar in many respects, but their paths to democracy could not be more dissimilar.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN
Singapore vs Rest of ASEAN Thinking Rationally Shefali Rekhi, Asia News Network/The Straits Times, SingaporePragmatic Singapore believes the pace of ASEAN integration is just right and in this they differ from the other residents of the region who say it is too slow.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Indonesian punks star in Canadian documentary
Indonesian punks star in Canadian documentaryM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIf local bands or performers have found it hard to make it big beyond the country's music scene, Balinese punk band Superman Is Dead (SID) have made their international debut in a rather simple, yet unusual...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Firm turns to oil palm husks to replace diesel
Firm turns to oil palm husks to replace dieselSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangA state plantation company has switched from diesel fuel to oil palm shells for energy in its black tea production in order to overcome increased costs due to the Oct. 1 fuel price increases.