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Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 42 Islam and democracy: Malaysian vs Indonesian way 2. CLIMATE: 1 X 32 Kyoto Protocol talks look stalemated 3. ICMI: 2 X 24 First woman at ICMI helm, collegial leadership adopted
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Five questioned over Bali blasts
Five questioned over Bali blasts DENPASAR, Bali: Police are questioning five people as witnesses in the Oct. 1 Bali suicide blasts that killed 20 people.Bali Police spokesman Sr. Comr. A.S. Reniban said on Wednesday the witnesses were being questioned in their respective towns, which are outside...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Tiger looks for second Asian base
Tiger looks for second Asian base SINGAPORE: Singapore budget carrier Tiger Airways plans to launch its first joint-venture airline in Asia next year and is looking for a second base, its chief executive said in a report on Wednesday."Our plan has always been to be a pan-regional carrier.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.7, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.7, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Australia donates $500m more for Aceh, infrastructure
Australia donates $500m more for Aceh, infrastructureUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAustralia has committed an additional $A663 million (just under US$500 million) in aid to support Indonesia in the reconstruction of Aceh, as well as to develop infrastructure and education in other parts of...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ASEAN holds its own in East Asia Grouping: Analysts
ASEAN holds its own in East Asia Grouping: AnalystsM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Kuala LumpurThe East Asia Summit debuts here next week, raising fears it could marginalize the venerable ASEAN bloc that it sprang from, but observers say Southeast Asia's club will retain its central role.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Soldiers in dark about HIV/AIDS, activist says
Soldiers in dark about HIV/AIDS, activist saysNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraSoldiers are vulnerable to contracting HIV/AIDS due to their lack of awareness about the issue, a Papuan AIDS activist said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Rio Tinto's profits from Grasberg copper mine to fall on declining output
Rio Tinto's profits from Grasberg copper mine to fall on declining outputTan Hwee Ann, Bloomberg, MelbourneRio Tinto Group, the world's third- largest miner, may get almost no profits from its share of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Jakarta inches toward new 'prohibition era'
Jakarta inches toward new 'prohibition era'Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDo not expect to find many alcoholic drinks in supermarkets during this year's Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations in Jakarta, as the sale of drinks with more than 5 percent alcohol has been banned by the...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Ministers told to fix meltdown
Ministers told to fix meltdownMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono swore in six economic ministers on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance of improving the country's macroeconomic condition currently in a meltdown due to higher...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, December 9, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, December 9, 2005Biennale Jogja 2005 Dec. 9, at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., the campus of SMAN 38; Art Presentations by Samuel I. and Agus L.; 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., discussion on Heritage Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m., the Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta, performance arts Dec.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
'Firms must hire disabled people'
'Firms must hire disabled people'Every year countries around the world, including Indonesia, mark Dec. 3 as the International Day for Disabled Persons. But, how does Indonesia treat disabled people in the country? The Jakarta Post interviewed residents here on the issue.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Government taking Aceh partition demand seriously
Government taking Aceh partition demand seriouslyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government and lawmakers are listening to demands for the partition of Aceh into three provinces, even though it may infringe on the peace agreement that has put an end to three decades of armed...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
U.S. to reopen RP embassy
U.S. to reopen RP embassy THE PHILIPPINES: The U.S. embassy in Manila will resume public services on Thursday, two days after closing its doors due to a bomb threat, with Philippine officials pointing to communist rebels as the main suspects in the security scare.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
U.S., TNI forces to assist Nias
U.S., TNI forces to assist NiasJAKARTA: The United States and Indonesia will undertake their first military-to-military operations since the U.S. government's restrictions on defense cooperation were put in place years ago, by constructing two schools and two bridges on the disaster- ravaged island...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. Corruption -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)
1. Corruption -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)NGOs campaign against graft in judicial system2. Finger -- 48 pts 4 cols 2 lines (2x28)Kalla defends plan to fingerprint students of religious schools 3. Arrest -- 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x16) Arrests of terrorist suspects prone to abuse, say activists 4.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
More provinces in Aceh?
More provinces in Aceh? According to the memorandum of understanding between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) the borders of Aceh correspond with the borders as of July 1, 1956.This means the entire territory is one province, officially called Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
ANN Asiapoll: The Unity Within
ANN Asiapoll: The Unity Within Shefali Rekhi, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, SingaporeA region-wide poll has found that ASEAN's citizens and residents believe they share a common identity and want the pace of integration speeded up.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
UNHCR to wind down mission in West Timor
UNHCR to wind down mission in West TimorKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: After five years working in West Timor, the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) will end its humanitarian mission in the area on Dec. 31, a senior government official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
JP/18/DJARUM
JP/18/DJARUM Djarum offers more than just scholarships to university studentsSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaThe students were beaming with happiness as musician Djaduk Ferianto called on them, one group after another, to a stage set up in the compound of the famous Prambanan Temple.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Golf House Aims to Capture the Heart of Golf in Indonesia
Golf House Aims to Capture the Heart of Golf in IndonesiaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to golf, everyone here seems to agree that it is an expensive sport, thus preventing beginners to try the sport.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Council questions funding of public service program
Council questions funding of public service programBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the Jakarta administration has proposed the continuation of a public service improvement program at district and subdistrict level in next year's budget, the City Council has urged the evaluation of...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
First woman at ICMI helm, collegial leadership adopted
First woman at ICMI helm, collegial leadership adoptedAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) elected on Wednesday a presidium of five who will lead the organization for the next five years.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Pedicab drivers protest against restrictive bylaw
Pedicab drivers protest against restrictive bylawYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungMore than 300 pedicab drivers staged a protest on Wednesday outside the Bandung municipal council building here, demanding that the government revoke a bylaw that bans pedicab drivers from operating in 15...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Debate of public service bill begins
Debate of public service bill beginsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAccording to a new bill, better times are ahead for hard-pressed members of the public trying to access public services.The government says the bill provides a ray of hope that major changes for the better will be instituted...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Residents upset over power cut
Residents upset over power cut JAKARTA: Residents of a low-cost apartment building Penjaringan I in North Jakarta, demanded on Wednesday that state power company PT PLN turn on the electricity to their homes, after it was shut off at 9 a.m. due to arrears dating back to 2002.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Kupang the dirtiest city
Kupang the dirtiest city When they hand out the 2005 Adipura environmental awards, Kupang should be named the dirtiest city in Indonesia (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 1). I trust the selection panel will assess all aspects of a city's environment, including noise, use of green zones, the state of the...
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
S'pore ex leader dies in Canada
S'pore ex leader dies in Canada SINGAPORE: A former president of Singapore, Devan Nair, has died in Canada at the age of 82, a television news station reported on Wednesday.The report by Channel NewsAsia provided no further details regarding the death.
Thu, 08 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.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Security tightened ahead of Christmas
Security tightened ahead of ChristmasSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAs Christmas and New Year's Eve approach, Central Java police will beef up security in five cities in areas prone to terrorist attacks, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 8, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Thursday, December 8, 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.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Embassy encouraging tourism in Indonesia
Embassy encouraging tourism in Indonesia Thank you for publishing a photo of Swiss tourists visiting Borobudur Temple in the Dec. 3 edition despite travel warnings issued by several foreign governments.Switzerland has always encouraged tourism to Indonesia.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
1. Minister -- 1x25
1. Minister -- 1x25 Ministers told to fix meltdown 2. Post ------ 2x20 Handshakes, kisses mark Jusuf, Andung send-off 3. Liquor ---- 1x32 Jakarta inches toward new 'prohibition era' 4. Jiffest --- 2x18 Indonesian punks star in Canadian documentary
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Lighter moments of a Balinese-Hindu wedding
Lighter moments of a Balinese-Hindu weddingI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Jembrana, BaliDora stood majestically in the center of the merajan (family temple). Her traditional bridal costume and her tall crown of dozens of golden flowers shone brightly under the scorching sun.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, Dec. 8, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Fine Arts Spirit of Change by Wayan Santrayana, Ganesha Gallery Four Season Resort Bali, at Jimbaran Bay, until Dec. 16 * Painting, Hand Painted Ceramic The Abstraction of Leaves by I Nyoman Sujana, at Jenggala Art Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 08 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.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Sub surfaces as tourist attraction in Surabaya
Sub surfaces as tourist attraction in SurabayaOn Dec. 5 the Indonesian Navy celebrated its 60th birthday in Surabaya.There was a parade and other events to mark this important day, though most were for VIPs at the docks.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
Govt to refinance maturing bonds
Govt to refinance maturing bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will offer investors the chance to swap any bonds maturing between 2006 and 2009 with those due in 2020 through an open auction on Thursday, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
First woman at ICMI helm in collective leadership
First woman at ICMI helm in collective leadership Andi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/MakassarThe Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) elected on Wednesday a presidium of five who will lead the organization for the next five years.
Thu, 08 Dec 2005
We must be more professional, AFC president says
We must be more professional, AFC president says Agence France-Presse Singapore When Asian Football Confederation (AFC) president Mohammed bin Hammam talks about developing the game in the world's most populous continent, the word he keeps coming back to is professionalism.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Police identify other 'terrorists'
Police identify other 'terrorists' DENPASAR, Bali: Police said here on Tuesday a 31-old high school teacher had assisted Noordin M. Top, the country's most wanted terrorist suspect, in providing information technology, including setting up a terrorist website on the Internet.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
'MTV' to stage music summit for HIV/AIDS campaign
'MTV' to stage music summit for HIV/AIDS campaignThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSpread the message, not the virus. The message on HIV/AIDS awareness is going to be spread through music, which has phenomenal power to move people and speak to young people, according to TV channel MTV.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Fire rages in Marriott kitchen
Fire rages in Marriott kitchen JAKARTA: A fire that began in the kitchen of Syailendra restaurant in the basement of JW Marriott Hotel in Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Tuesday morning, caused severe damage to the ceiling of the restaurant.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Expats want to relax for holidays
Expats want to relax for holidaysFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamChristmas and the New Year are nearing but expatriates working in Batam are taking a low-key approach to the holidays, in keeping with the lack of overall fuss in the city.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
JP/19/SUB2
JP/19/SUB2Indonesian fleet in sorry state Although Indonesia maintains the biggest navy in Southeast Asia its fleet is not in good repair. It can put to sea but its combat abilities are questionable.On Dec.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Illegal migration a 'global threat'
Illegal migration a 'global threat'Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa DuaThe surge in illegal migration, partially due to human trafficking by organized crime syndicates, is posing a serious threat to world security, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin says.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
pake logo JiFFest!!
pake logo JiFFest!! 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...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Xanana to celebrate Christmas in Kupang
Xanana to celebrate Christmas in KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangTimor Leste President Xanana Gusmao is scheduled to embark on a five-day state visit to West Timor, East Nusa Tenggara, from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27, 2005.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Court sides with KPPU on Pertamina's tanker sale case
Court sides with KPPU on Pertamina's tanker sale caseThe Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) confirmed on Tuesday a report saying the Supreme Court had ruled in favor of the anti-monopoly watchdog in the high-profile case involving the tender for Pertamina's two super tankers.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Illust. credit: Wahyu Gumelar
Illust. credit: Wahyu Gumelar Inset photo credit: WWF Kayan Mentarang/Dave AugeriNew 'red carnivore' found in E. kalimantanA possible new species of mammal, referred to as a "red carnivore", was found in Kayan Mentarang National Park, East Kalimantan, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) announced...