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Mon, 06 Dec 2004
Fraud and corruption
Fraud and corruptionFrom Koran Tempo The government must start immediately its fight against fraud and corruption. In this context, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin must inspect immigration checkpoints at international airports and domestic seaports because immigration officers...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
S'pore moves step closer toward casino
S'pore moves step closer toward casinoSINGAPORE: Singapore has taken another step toward a casino resort by hiring a consulting firm to assist in obtaining proposals from gaming and resort operators for the controversial scheme, a news report said Saturday.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
'Gegen Die Wand' a deep, dark gem
'Gegen Die Wand' a deep, dark gemPaul F. Agusta, Contributor/Jakarta Imagine a life in which the only options appear to be a lifetime of bondage or an uncertain existence as an object of contempt. This is the choice that Sibel refuses to make in Gegen Die Wand, a film by German-Turkish director...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Turning a page on a new world
Turning a page on a new worldIn a society where brandishing a new cell phone is what many consider one of the important things in life, twin sisters Rosi and Rian know the wealth that lies in a good book.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Shooting tourney ends, RI team misses medals
Shooting tourney ends, RI team misses medalsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali The eighth-day of the AustralAsia Shooting and Indonesian Shotgun Championship 2004 concluded on Saturday with local shooters managing to compete with their world-class counterparts but failing to win...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of lifeChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Installation art may confound potential exhibition visitors as to how to approach the seemingly esoteric art form, which typically combines a variety of techniques and materials, including everyday objects,...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Poland -- A solid partner for Indonesia
Poland -- A solid partner for Indonesia Poland was the first country in Central and Eastern Europe to embark upon the breakthrough transition from a planned economy to a market system. This transition began under the extremely difficult conditions of high inflation, a scarcity of consumer goods and...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Another big shopping season
Another big shopping seasonSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After being crowded by shoppers purchasing goods for the Idul Fitri celebration, stores in shopping malls are now gearing up for another big shopping season.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Calm prevails on GAM anniversary
Calm prevails on GAM anniversaryNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Amid stepped-up security measures imposed by the civil emergency administration, conditions in strife-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam remained relatively calm on the 28th anniversary of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Saturday.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
The affair
The affairYenni Djahidin The phone kept ringing. Sleepily, Melati picked up the receiver.She glanced at the clock on the night stand; it was almost one in the morning. She said something and then heard someone speaking rapidly at the other end."Please, can you talk slowly," she pleaded.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Jakarta, a shopping paradise for all
Jakarta, a shopping paradise for allT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor/Jakarta During the weekend, when most offices are closed, shopping malls become exceedingly crowded. Thousands of people -- adults and children, men and women -- pack the malls while many others are turned away because the parking is...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Part 2 of Polan-1
Part 2 of Polan-1Poland - Indonesia economic relations Indonesia is an important trade partner of Poland in the Southeast Asian region. Reciprocal trade shows a steady growth tendency. According to Polish statistical data, in 1998 trade reached a value of US$208 million, in 2000, US$219 million, in...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Nine die as flooding swamps Blitar
Nine die as flooding swamps BlitarIman D. Nugroho and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Nine people have been killed during flooding over the past three days in Blitar regency, East Java province, and as yet there is no sign of when the flooding will subside as rain was still falling on...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Biyan's bridal breathtaker shouts 'I do'
Biyan's bridal breathtaker shouts 'I do'Hera Diani , The Jakarta Post/JakartaAlways known for his supremely feminine, feel-good designs, Biyan has now turned his attention to bridal wear, with a typically outstanding collection for the big day.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
ICMC =
ICMC = Advertorial Overcoming Past Traumas The horrifying images on television depicting bombing victims in Poso, Sulawesi, made Larasati's heart beat faster. Perspiring profusely, the 30-year-old woman felt weak. Pictures of her own agony flashed painfully in her mind.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Acehnese silks in Paris show of textiles
Acehnese silks in Paris show of textilesKunang Helmi, Contributor/Paris The book cover and poster of Luminous Silks feature a visually striking late 19th century shoulder cloth from Aceh. In deep indigo purple silk, it is bordered by stylized tumpal motif in gold thread.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Antique house a window into the past
Antique house a window into the pastSusanna Tjokro, Contributor/Singapore Passing through the traditional swing doors of Katong Antique House, I felt as if time had stood still. It's impossible not to be awed by the beautiful works of art scattered throughout the antique house-cum-museum.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Now showing
Now showingBrownies (Romance/Comedy, 108 minutes) Starring Marcella Zalianty, Bucek, Arie K. Untung, Elmayana Sabrenia, Philip Jusuf- Jauw. Directed by Hanung Bramantyo.Disjointed scenes are forcibly jumbled into a paper-thin story about a woman who tries to make a perfect batch of brownies.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Tenzer gets word out about Balinese music abroad
Tenzer gets word out about Balinese music abroadMaggie Tiojakin, Contributor/Boston In today's MTV era, where Britney Spears' on-again, off-again romances often become the center of world attention, the country's traditional music is about as popular as the textbooks that mention it.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of lifeChisato Hara The Jakarta Post/JakartaInstallation art may confound potential exhibition visitors as to how to approach the seemingly esoteric art form, which typically combines a variety of techniques and materials, including everyday objects, into...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Indonesian food gets a modern makeover
Indonesian food gets a modern makeoverBroto Dharma, The Jakarta Post/JakartaIndonesian food is still finding it tough going in making the transition from its traditional domain of the home and the sidewalk stall to a more upmarket setting.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
TV Program: Sunday, December 5, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, December 5, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Newmont CEO calls accusations 'unfounded'
Newmont CEO calls accusations 'unfounded'Lely T. Djuhari, Associated Press/JakartaThe chief executive officer of Newmont Mining insisted on Saturday that the U.S. company's gold-mining operations did not pollute a bay in central Indonesia and said it would continue to seek business here.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of life
Exhibit comes full circle through elements of lifeChisato Hara The Jakarta Post/JakartaInstallation art may confound potential exhibition visitors as to how to approach the seemingly esoteric art form, which typically combines a variety of techniques and materials, including everyday objects, into...
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Interfaith dialog vital in dealing with religious radicalism
Interfaith dialog vital in dealing with religious radicalism Late last week, prominent Muslim scholars from Southeast Asia gathered in Jakarta to attend a meeting organized by the International Center for Islam and Pluralism (ICIP).
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
Festival gives arena to all
Festival gives arena to allEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the sun passed overhead into afternoon on Saturday, hundreds of people swarmed Jl. Sumenep in Menteng, Central Jakarta, to enjoy the two-day Street Art Festival.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
JP/13/fuel
JP/13/fuelThe Jakarta Post JakartaBank Indonesia is asking the government to carefully consider the timing of its plan to raise domestic fuel prices next year, so as to keep its effect on the country's inflation rate within manageable limits.
Sun, 05 Dec 2004
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Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Govt prepares stricter air safety regulations
Govt prepares stricter air safety regulationsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the wake of a plane crash that killed 26 people this week, the minister of transportation is preparing a regulation that will require air transportation operators to employ more...
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
BPK chief, members
BPK chief, members take oaths JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday witnessed the taking of oath's of new State Audit Agency (BPK) chief Anwar Nasution and other BPK members.Chief Justice Bagir Manan swore in Anwar along with his deputy Abdullah Zainie and five BPK members including...
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Asia's exports forecast to slow
Asia's exports forecast to slow SINGAPORE: Asia's exports will likely slow further in 2005 due to weaker global demand and currency appreciation, Credit Suisse First Boston said in a report on Friday.The factors prompted CSFB to cut its forecast for the region's export growth in the first half of...
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
'HIV/AIDS couldn't keep us apart'
'HIV/AIDS couldn't keep us apart'As many in society still view people with HIV/AIDS as "sinners", it is difficult for the government and activists to reach out to those whose lifestyles leaves them at risk.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Govt to start Permata sale by Dec. 10
Govt to start Permata sale by Dec. 10Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia may start selling a fifth of Bank Permata, the nation's seventh-largest lender, on the stock exchange by Dec. 10, seeking to raise funds to further reduce its budget deficit.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Children pick up pocket money after c'ship
Children pick up pocket money after c'shipWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali A number of children and teenagers from Kampung Bugis on Serangan Island, 18 kilometers south of Denpasar, looked very happy.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
A nightmare for customers in need
A nightmare for customers in need I realized at 3 p.m. on a Friday that I had lost my cell phone. I tried to get my number blocked by calling Indosat's so- called "24-hour Service Call Center", the number of which is written on my monthly bill: 021 5438 8888. For more than five hours, from 3:30 p.m.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Govt vows to decide on Batam FTZ soon
Govt vows to decide on Batam FTZ soonZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is committed to quickly decide on whether to turn the whole of Batam island into a free trade zone (FTZ), or only part of it under an enclave system.Minister of Trade Mari E.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Our freedom of religion
Our freedom of religionBenny Susetyo , Jakarta An interesting issue that should warrant our curiosity in relation to the new government is its view on religion and the problems inherent in it. In this context, many of us are waiting to see what policies the new religious affairs minister will take...
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Papuan leaders meet legislators
Papuan leaders meet legislators JAKARTA: A number of Papuan leaders on Friday met legislators from the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I on defense and political affairs to share their concern about the poor implementation of the special autonomy status for the province.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Indonesia nudges Myanmar on Suu Kyi, Thais on Muslims
Indonesia nudges Myanmar on Suu Kyi, Thais on MuslimsTelly Nathalia, Reuters/JakartaIndonesia accused fellow ASEAN member Myanmar on Friday of dodging the issue of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's detention and said there was a gap between official junta statements and reality.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Empowering the moderates, pluralists
Empowering the moderates, pluralistsBondan Winarno, Jakarta Peaceful communities and religious tolerance will be the focus of a dialog on interfaith cooperation themed Community Building and Harmony to be held from Dec. 6 to Dec. 7 in Yogyakarta.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.3
Rupiah Rates Dec.3 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,396.72 6,616.95 7,043.87 6,969.58 Brunei dollar 1 5,806.65 5,194.69 5,529.65 5,471.53 Canadian dollar 1 8,007.05 7,162.15 7,625.08 7,543.83 Swiss franc 1 8,298.24 7,423.70 7,902.38 7,819.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
No safety bars at railway crossings
No safety bars at railway crossingsCIREBON, West Java: At least 167 railway crossing in Cirebon regency have no safety bars, making the areas prone to train accidents, a senior official at state railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Police chase ends in toll road crash
Police chase ends in toll road crash BEKASI: A suspected car thief was arrested on Friday morning after the stolen Kijang minivan he was driving overturned during a high-speed chase on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
BPK chief, members take oaths
BPK chief, members take oaths JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday witnessed the taking of oath's of new State Audit Agency (BPK) chief Anwar Nasution and other BPK members.Chief Justice Bagir Manan swore in Anwar along with his deputy Abdullah Zainie and five BPK members including...
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, December 4, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, December 4, 2004Exhibitions* Painting Before and After Racun Badak by Agung Kurniawan Gallery LIP - Lembaga Indonesia Perancis Jl.Sagan No. 3 (Tel. 0274 566520), until Dec. 10. * Painting Fabel op. 1 by Antonius Widodo, Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
'Kancil' starts invasion of city streets
'Kancil' starts invasion of city streetsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It has been a week since kancil, 4-wheeled mini-taxis, hit the streets of Jakarta, but their presence is very limited because only 26 are in operation thus far.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSNo safety bars at railway crossingsCIREBON, West Java: At least 167 railway crossing in Cirebon regency have no safety bars, making the areas prone to train accidents, a senior official at state railway operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Officials quizzed over subsidy misuse
Officials quizzed over subsidy misuse TANGERANG: Prosecutors questioned on Friday two Tangerang regental administration officials as witnesses in the alleged misuse of a Rp 3.3 billion state subsidy for religious education facilities.Several former council members have been named suspects.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
More disasters
More disasters likely to follow The fourth week of November this year has seen more intense rainfall across the archipelago, meaning that annual natural disasters are waiting. Everyone, especially the central as well as regional governments, are reminded to be watchful.
Sat, 04 Dec 2004
Chrisjon retains WBA title after head-on collision
Chrisjon retains WBA title after head-on collisionMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Tenggarong, East Kalimantan Indonesian World Boxing Association (WBA) featherweight champion Chrisjon retained his crown in a technical draw after a title bout against Jose Rojas was stopped after four rounds here on...