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Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Andung or Fahmi? Neither shows up
Andung or Fahmi? Neither shows upAntara, Sanur, BaliConfusion over the Cabinet reshuffle has resulted in the absence of the minister of industry -- both outgoing Andung A. Nitimihardja and incoming Fahmi Idris -- at a ministry's forum in Sanur, Bali.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
2. three columns, 1 x 27
2. three columns, 1 x 27 City police appeal for public help 3. six columns, 1 x 48 Lippo Karawaci named Indonesia's best developer 4. four columns, 1 x 26 'Allocate jobs to disabled people'
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
AirAsia seeks to fly bulk of MAS domestic routes
AirAsia seeks to fly bulk of MAS domestic routesKyunghee Park, Bloomberg, SingaporeAirAsia Bhd., Southeast Asia's biggest discount carrier, said it has proposed to operate all but three of Malaysian Airline System Bhd.'s domestic routes as part of the government's reorganization of the network.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
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The Cabinet reshuffle: Never too late to learn! J. Soedjati Djiwandono Jakarta2. Makmur -- Is this the state Indonesia is expecting to have? 2 x 30 Why is Indonesia unable to cope with global market challenges?Makmur Keliat Jakarta
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
JP/19/SUB1
JP/19/SUB1 Submarine 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.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Ministers to keep inflation, interest rates in check
Ministers to keep inflation, interest rates in checkSlamet Susanto and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/JakartaThe newly appointed economics and finance ministers shall be focusing their attention on reviving Indonesia hard-gained macroeconomic stability, currently under serious threat...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Passage of illegal timber intercepted
Passage of illegal timber interceptedBATAM, Riau Islands: Police officers have intercepted a tugboat and a ship carrying 94 containers of processed timber in Karimun Kecil waters, Karimun in the Riau Islands.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
President teaches students in Magelang
President teaches students in Magelang SEMARANG: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono taught math to 1st year students of the Muhammadiyah junior high school in Blabak village during his visit to Magelang regency, Central Java, on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
12 soldiers in Papua die of AIDS, says military
12 soldiers in Papua die of AIDS, says militaryNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraBreaking a long-held tradition of secrecy, the Indonesian Military disclosed on Tuesday that 48 of its soldiers in Papua had contracted HIV/AIDS since 2000, with 12 of them having died so far.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
ADVERTORIAL/Fujitsu -- Tuesday
ADVERTORIAL/Fujitsu -- TuesdayFujitsu set to grab more from RI's US$1.9 billion IT marketFujitsu Indonesia expresses optimism to be able to grab a significant part of the US$1.9 billion Indonesian IT market in 2007 as the company relies on various world-class products, including PRIMEPOWER...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Candidates ready for Papua election
Candidates ready for Papua electionJAYAPURA, Papua: After a racial dispute delayed the process, the Papua General Election Commission (KPUD) officially named on Tuesday five candidates for Papua Governor.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Cabinet shakeup may reunite rift-riddled PKB
Cabinet shakeup may reunite rift-riddled PKBThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe limited Cabinet shakeup announced by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday night appears to be a blessing in disguise for the fractured National Awakening Party (PKB).
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
TV Today: Friday, December 9, 2005
TV Today: Friday, December 9, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat8:30 Music9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
ExxonMobil commits to Cepu MOU
ExxonMobil commits to Cepu MOUU.S. oil giant ExxonMobil Corp. has renewed its commitment to comply with its memorandum of understanding (MOU) and production sharing contract (PSC) with the Indonesian government before deciding to exploit the untapped oil-rich Cepu block.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Bank Indonesia again hikes key rate, this time by 50 bps
Bank Indonesia again hikes key rate, this time by 50 bpsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central bank raised on Tuesday its key interest rate by another 50 basis points (bps) to 12.75 percent in an attempt to strike a balance between containing inflation and maintaining economic growth.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Tackling polio in Sukabumi a long, slow journey
Tackling polio in Sukabumi a long, slow journeyLast month, under-fives in the country were immunized against polio for the third time in four months.The outbreak started in Sukabumi, West Java, and has spread across 10 provinces. It has crippled 295 children. There is no cure.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
The Boediono factor
The Boediono factor Boediono's appointment as coordinating minister for the economy is surely the main point of interest in the Cabinet shuffle announced by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday night.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
City police appeal for public help
City police appeal for public helpAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith only around 24,000 personnel, Jakarta Police acknowledged during their 56th anniversary on Tuesday that they could not maintain security in the capital alone, and appealed to the public to work hand-in-hand with police in...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Give one thumb up for Cabinet mini-reshuffle
Give one thumb up for Cabinet mini-reshuffleEndy M. Bayuni, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono earns one thumbs up for reshuffling his Cabinet. Albeit limited, the President revamped his economics team, considered one of the weakest links in his administration this past year.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Nias begs for more
Nias begs for more world attention Page 4 Police seek public help in maintaining security Page 8 U.S. may make 'mistakes' in war on terror: Rice Page 11
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Teacher bill passed, problems remain
Teacher bill passed, problems remainThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith little fanfare, the House of Representatives unanimously agreed on Tuesday to pass the bill on teachers and lecturers, which aims to improve the educators' welfare.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
'Allocate jobs to disabled people'
'Allocate jobs to disabled people'Every year countries around the world, including Indonesia, mark Dec. 3 as International Day of Disabled Persons. But, how much attention do we give to disabled people? The Jakarta Post interviewed some city residents.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Jones back in town and back at work
Jones back in town and back at workTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmerican terrorism expert Sidney Jones has resumed her work in Indonesia after her entry ban was lifted by the government last week.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Government aims to lower birth rate
Government aims to lower birth rate MEDAN, North Sumatra: The government aims to lower the birth rate from 2.6 children per fertile woman to 2.1 in 2015 by introducing a new birth control program, an official said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Cabinet reshuffle keeps Golkar firmly on board
Cabinet reshuffle keeps Golkar firmly on boardMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla was not feeling well, according to his aides, but his face was wreathed in smiles as he boarded the Fokker F-28 presidential plane that would take him back to Jakarta on Monday...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Lippo Karawaci named Indonesia best developer
Lippo Karawaci named Indonesia best developerTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaReal estate developer PT Lippo Karawaci was voted best developer in Indonesia and ranked ninth in Asia Pacific according to London-based financial magazine Euromoney's 2005 Real Estate Awards.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Nias begs for more world attention
Nias begs for more world attentionRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlmost a year after two devastating natural disasters struck Nias Island in North Sumatra, some 4,000 families are still living in makeshift shelters and thousands of students are studying under tents, desperately...
Wed, 07 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.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, December 7, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, December 7, 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.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
AirAsia Seeks to Fly Bulk of Malaysian Air's Domestic Routes
AirAsia Seeks to Fly Bulk of Malaysian Air's Domestic Routes Kyunghee Park Bloomberg/SingaporeAirAsia Bhd., Southeast Asia's biggest discount carrier, said it has proposed to operate all but three of Malaysian Airline System Bhd.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
KPK, prosecutors agree to join forces
KPK, prosecutors agree to join forcesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRenewing their commitment to the fight against corruption, the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) signed on Tuesday an agreement that enables them to fully cooperate in...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
The Cabinet reshuffle: Never too late to learn!
The Cabinet reshuffle: Never too late to learn!J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta During the more than three-decade long New Order regime of president Soeharto, many people described the leadership style of Soeharto using a rhythmic Javanese saying that meant "slow but sure".
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
15 clubs set for Livoli event
15 clubs set for Livoli event JAKARTA: Fifteen first division clubs will compete in the Rp 100 million 2005 Livoli Sampoerna Hijau volleyball competition when it makes a long-awaited stop in the capital beginning on Thursday.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Fujitsu set to grab more from RI's $1.9b IT market
Fujitsu set to grab more from RI's $1.9b IT marketRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Fujitsu Indonesia has expressed optimism it will be able to grab a significant part of the US$1.9 billion Indonesian IT market in 2007 as the company relies on various world-class products, including PRIMEPOWER...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
1. 5HPH (2x18)
1. 5HPH (2x18) Walhi opposes forest concessions in Aceh 2. 5XANANA (2x21) Xanana to celebrate Christmas in Kupang 3. 5BATAM (1x30) Expats want to relax for holidays 4. 5TOLL (2x24) Cipularang turnpike prone to accidents and landslides
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Alexander Downer to visit Indonesia
Alexander Downer to visit IndonesiaAUSTRALIA: Australia's foreign minister said he would visit Indonesia on Wednesday to discuss counterterrorism and fighting the spread of weapons of mass destruction.Alexander Downer said in a statement on Tuesday that he would deliver a speech in Jakarta on "one...
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
Honda looks at hybrid car plant in Thailand
Honda looks at hybrid car plant in ThailandJapan's Honda Motor is mulling a plan to build its hybrid car in Thailand, its first outside Japan, if the government provides tax incentives, the automakers's regional office said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
KPK urges tax officials be subject to criminal law
KPK urges tax officials be subject to criminal lawUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has suggested that the tax law amendments currently being drafted stipulate that wrongdoings by tax officials be considered criminal acts of corruption that should be...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
PKS clarifies
PKS clarifies We would like to comment on the article by Sadanand Dhume that appeared in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 5, PKS and the future of RI's democracy, which was reprinted from an article that previously appeared in a magazine.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Walhi opposes forest concession in Aceh
Walhi opposes forest concession in AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehA leading non-governmental organization (NGO) has opposed a plan by the government to grant forest concessions to 11 businessmen intended to secure a supply of timber for reconstruction work in Aceh.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
U.S. closes Manila embassy after threat
U.S. closes Manila embassy after threatPHILIPPINES: The U.S. Embassy in Manila temporarily shut its doors on Tuesday after a security threat, with Philippine police warning of potential suicide bombings by Jamaah Islamiyah, a regional network of militants linked to al-Qaeda.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Conveniently located at the heart of Singapore, Swissttel The
Conveniently located at the heart of Singapore, Swissttel The Stamford, Singapore, is a deluxe hotel that boasts of a prime location amid the diversions of the Raffles City Shopping Complex. Southeast Asia's tallest hotel, it offers panoramic views of Singapore, Indonesia and parts of Malaysia.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Sutiyoso gets statue as gift
Sutiyoso gets statue as gift JAKARTA: As a gift to Governor Sutiyoso, who celebrates his 61st birthday on Tuesday, property tycoon Ciputra handed over a statue of national hero Prince Diponegoro to the Jakarta administration.The new statue, which is at the end of Jl.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
The Indonesian economy: Lessons from the past
The Indonesian economy: Lessons from the pastBoediono Jakarta2. RIA -- Russia-ASEAN: From strangers to close partners 1 X 30 Russia, ASEAN becoming close partnersDmitry Kosyrev RIA Novosti Moscow3. Guard -- Where the rich hide their cash 2 x 21 Where the rich hide their cash to evade taxes Duncan...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 42
1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 42 Give one thumb up for Cabinet mini-reshuffle 2. MAID: 1 X 32 Singapore must halt maid abuse: HRW 3. RATE: 3 X 18 Bank Indonesia again hikes key rate, this time by 50 bps
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Singapore must halt maid abuse: HRW
Singapore must halt maid abuse: HRWReuters, SingaporeA human rights group urged Singapore on Tuesday to provide better legal protection for foreign maids, many of whom face "abysmally" long hours, "pitiful" wages and conditions amounting to "forced labor".
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Fresh hope for economy with new man at helm
Fresh hope for economy with new man at helmBhimanto Suwastoyo, Agence France-Presse/JakartaThe appointment of a well-regarded technocrat to Indonesia's embattled economic team promises greater unity of purpose and policy, giving fresh hope for Southeast Asia's largest economy, analysts say.
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Vietnam lays out ambitious plans as donors call for more reform
Vietnam lays out ambitious plans as donors call for more reformDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Hanoi Vietnam plans to nearly double its GDP to US$1,000 per capita by 2010 with the help of some $11 billion in foreign aid, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan told international donors on TuesdayVietnam's...
Wed, 07 Dec 2005
Snatcher in the train
Snatcher in the trainFrom Republika On Nov. 25, I took the electric train at Bojonggede station at about 11:30 a.m. The carriage I was in was not too crowded and all the passengers were seated.When the train arrived at Depok station, a group of children aged between eight and ten years old, wearing...