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Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Few chicken, flu fears among collegians
Few chicken, flu fears among collegians A.Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of people have been affected by avian influenza in the country, yet university students seem to have no fear of consuming chicken.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila The badminton arena in Pasig City was a happy place for Indonesian shuttlers, who won four of five golds at stake on Saturday, and total of nine overall.The only title eluding them was in the women's doubles when the team of Greysia Polii and Jo Novita was beaten...
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
National conference on IT at ITB
National conference on IT at ITB To bridge the gap between theory and practice, the Bandung Institute of Technology, in cooperation with Pasundan University, will organize a national conference on information and technology on (IT) Feb. 18.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
RI spikers reach final
RI spikers reach final BACOLOD: Indonesia's men's indoor volleyball team earned a berth in the final after defeating the host team in five hard- fought games (26-28, 17-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-13) on Saturday at West Negros College in Bacolod.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Reynaldi snatches, cleans and jerks way to podium
Reynaldi snatches, cleans and jerks way to podium Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, the Philippines The Indonesian weightlifting team's many newcomers have likely taken home some valuable experience from the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, but not much hardware, however Reynaldi...
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Kalla supports Boediono's entry to Cabinet
Kalla supports Boediono's entry to CabinetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite differences on some issues, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla are of the same opinion that calling up former minister Boediono back to the Cabinet is needed to boost the government's...
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Bordeaux fellowship welcomes Jakarta wine lovers
Bordeaux fellowship welcomes Jakarta wine loversChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bordeaux, the benchmark of fine wines around the world, has recognized local wine enthusiasts among its "ambassadors" with the establishment on Dec. 1 of the Jakarta chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
London School Teatro, entertaining and amusing
London School Teatro, entertaining and amusing Tari Danawidjaja, Contributor, Jakarta Teatro London School, the theater group of Jakarta's London School of Public Relations, may be one of the most active student theater groups in the country.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Christmas Goodies and Cakes
Christmas Goodies and Cakes Starting from Dec. 10 through Dec. 26, 2005, Borobudur Gourmet at Borobudur Hotel offers various sweet Christmas goodies and cakes.The brandy-flavored Santa Fantasy Cake will be a novel item to share with friends and family at Christmas and New Year.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Champion plans to quit, look for job
Champion plans to quit, look for jobMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Mandaue City, the Philippines On the podium, she was the 2005 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games gold medalist. In real life, judoka Endang Sri Lestari Nugrohowati is jobless."I have no job.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Timor Leste wins 1st medal
Timor Leste wins 1st medal MANILA: Timor Leste did what it has never done -- pick up a medal in a major international competition. Francisca Varela of Timor Leste won a bronze medal in a women's anyo division of arnis, a Filipino martial art that emphasizes stick fighting, at the 23rd Southeast...
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Nikko Family Sunday Brunch
Nikko Family Sunday Brunch Join the fun with friends and family at the weekly Family Sunday Brunch, which presents a selection of excellent dishes at The Olive Tree Restaurant of Nikko Hotel Jakarta. At only Rp 120,000 (US$12) per person and Rp 60,000 for children (between three and 12 years old),...
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Afternoon tea with children's choir
Afternoon tea with children's choir Christmas Eve on Dec. 24 will be special at the Lobby Lounge of Shangri-La Hotel with the joyous performance of Jakarta City Children's Choir.Afternoon tea will be served and Santa Claus will be there with lots of goodies.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
JP/2/BOMB
JP/2/BOMBSuspected bomb turns out to be Canadian artSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaA blinking object hung on a tree in front of a building in Gondokusuman area here has stirred panic among residents, who thought it was a bomb.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Heart and Stone
Heart and StoneBy Wayan Sadia Desak Made Supadmi, still in her early twenties, looked exceptionally cheerful that morning. As usual, she went out early and walked a little distance to drink and wash at a public bathing pool, and to get a jun of water for her family's daily cooking.
Sun, 04 Dec 2005
Ulil launches 'Menjadi Muslim Liberal'
Ulil launches 'Menjadi Muslim Liberal' Dozens of activists representing a variety of faiths attended on Tuesday evening the book launch of Menjadi Muslim Liberal (Becoming a liberal Muslim) by the noted young Muslim intellectual and co-founder of the Liberal Islamic Network (JIL), Ulil...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
Kuku, i dunno about the effect of 2nd Bali Blast..but i think it 's worth if buy land in Jimbaran area.. i know the broke, the notary should be contacted.How come u can buy land ? u r foreigner.. unless u have indo wife and she has pre marriage agreement with u
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
AS/Foreigners Should Be Allowed to Purchase Property
slop of merapi ? hm, u really need a business consultant before do invest in property LOL
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia
Taxing cancer drugs in IndonesiaPradono Handojo, Jakarta After cancer diagnosis, being told the high cost of cancer drugs comes as a second blow.For those 14 to 15 million civil servants who have health insurance, cancer is more of a health than a financial issue.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Man nabbed with 24 women
Man nabbed with 24 womenM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon Ambon Police arrested on Thursday night a Malaysian national for his alleged role in human trafficking.The Malaysian national, Risqy Rajaquruqman, was apprehended while escorting 24 women set to work in Malaysia.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Broadcasting regulations violate Constitution, rights
Broadcasting regulations violate Constitution, rightsAbdullah Alamudi Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has turned the clock back more than 40 years to the time when the late President Sukarno, during the height of his Ganyang (Crush) Malaysia Campaign in 1963, orally banned Indonesians...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Excelcomindo to issue bond for expansion, 3G
Excelcomindo to issue bond for expansion, 3GThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's third-largest cellular firm PT Excelcomindo Pratama will issue U.S. dollar-denominated bonds worth US$250 million, as part of its planned $400 million of new debts before mid next year, in a bid to widen its...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Govt to seek bids for gas pipelines next week
Govt to seek bids for gas pipelines next weekGrace Nirang, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia, the world's largest liquefied natural gas seller, will next week seek bids to build pipelines linking the island of Kalimantan to Java, ignoring a study showing the project is uneconomical.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia: Health or wealth?
Taxing cancer drugs in Indonesia: Health or wealth?Pradono Handojo Jakarta After cancer diagnosis, being told the high cost of cancer drugs comes as a second blow. For those 14 to 15 million civil servants who have health insurance, cancer is more of a health than a financial issue.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Fourplay's Bob James to perform in three cities
Fourplay's Bob James to perform in three citiesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Smooth jazz maestro Bob James is scheduled to perform in three major cities in Indonesia from Dec. 11 to Dec. 13 in a concert that will also feature another Fourplay member, bassist Nathan East, and seasoned...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Lombok teachers on strike over compulsory 'alms'
Lombok teachers on strike over compulsory 'alms'Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Mataram Thousands of teachers in East Lombok regency have been on strike since Thursday to protest against the implementation of a bylaw passed two years ago requiring compulsory deductions from their...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
RI important to LG's investment map
RI important to LG's investment map With its vast population, Indonesia remains an important investment destination for many of the world's business giants, although poor infrastructure in many parts of the country still poses a major problem.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Why economics will top agenda
Why economics will top agenda Denis Hew and Rahul Sen The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore At a recent seminar held here to discuss the East Asia Summit (EAS), it was reported that economics is unlikely to be the main issue at its inaugural meeting, to be held in Kuala Lumpur next month.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Experts call on govt to adopt dual citizenship
Experts call on govt to adopt dual citizenshipTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Karin Sukarya, the wife of an Indonesian diplomat who has been living here for decades, will never be able to pass on her property inheritance to her children.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
1. England face tough battle against Pakistan Page 11
1. England face tough battle against Pakistan Page 112. Excelcomindo to issue $250 million bond Page 133. Aussies bid to get a slice of tempeh market Page 19
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
GAM to refrain from celebrating anniversary
GAM to refrain from celebrating anniversaryNani Afrida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Former Aceh rebels have decided against celebrating the 29nd anniversary of their movement on Sunday to show their commitment to promoting peace in the province.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
1. GAM -- 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)
1. GAM -- 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)GAM to refrain from celebrating anniversary 2. KPU -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32)KPU treasurer sentenced to four years in prison for graft 3. Lombok -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)Lombok teachers on strike over compulsory 'alms' 4.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
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An uphill battle against AIDS in Indonesia Thang D. Nguyen Jakarta2. Cgnews -- Women crucial in better East-West relations 1 x 30 Women crucial for East-West ties Jason Erb and Noha Bakr Common Ground News Service -- Partners in Humanity Amman 3.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Gamblers publicly caned in Aceh
Gamblers publicly caned in AcehNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Large crowds gathered on Friday in Banda Aceh and Pidie to watch tsunami survivors publicly caned for gambling.It was the eighth time this year convicted gamblers have been publicly caned in Aceh, under the sharia law...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 5, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 5, 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. 31 * Painting by MK.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Prosecutors to take over markup case
Prosecutors to take over markup case JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office will take over a case from the police that involves the alleged markup in the purchase of two helicopters handled by Soeripto, a member of the House of Representatives from the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS).
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
[i]Our reporter Hendarsyah Tarmizi, along with other nine Indonesian
Our reporter Hendarsyah Tarmizi, along with other nine Indonesian journalists, visited South Korea recently at the invitation of LG Electronics. Below are his stories about the company's business vision and production activities.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Quality Family Planning Conference
Quality Family Planning Conference Highlights Importance of Partnership Ensuring that Indonesian couples have access to quality family planning services is the subject of a three-day conference starting in Medan on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
'School facilities need improvement'
'School facilities need improvement' The city administration is aiming to provide free education for elementary and junior high students in the capital by 2006 and for that purpose it aims to increase school subsidies. The Jakarta Post asked some residents for their opinions on the issue.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Bank Indonesia may raise key rate again to stem soaring inflation
Bank Indonesia may raise key rate again to stem soaring inflationBloomberg, Jakarta/Singapore Indonesia's central bank may raise its benchmark interest rate by a percentage point, its sixth increase in four months, after a report showed inflation jumped to a six-year high in November for the second...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Aqua's delisting plan turned down
Aqua's delisting plan turned downThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After holding its second extraordinary shareholders' meeting this year, bottled water producer Aqua Golden Mississippi once again failed to gain approval for its plan to delist from the Jakarta capital market.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Sandow's gold gives RI hopes a lift
Sandow's gold gives RI hopes a liftMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Cebu City, Cebu Sandow Waldemar Nasution delivered one gold in the weightlifting competition in the 2005 Southeast (SEA) Games, keeping the national team on target to meet its target of three gold.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Little gold glitters for Indonesia on day six
Little gold glitters for Indonesia on day sixMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Manila With only five gold to show from its 34 events on Friday, Indonesia looked increasingly certain to suffer the humiliation of finishing outside the top three in the overall medal standings at this year's Games.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
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1 x 38 Two men linked with past conflict in Poso JP/4/LAW3 x 15 Government told to adopt dual citizenship JP/4/kerosene1 x 35 New evidence found on kerosene surcharge JP/4/LEPROSY1 x 35 WHO urges RI to fight leprosy in provinces or RI urged to fight leprosy in provinces
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
18 arrested over political riot
18 arrested over political riot JAKARTA: Police said on Friday that they had arrested a total of 18 people allegedly involved in a violent clash prior to last month's regency election in Nias, North Sumatra.The suspects were accused of instigating the Nov.
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Standings on Friday after 259 of 439 medal events at the 23rd
Standings on Friday after 259 of 439 medal events at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games. Nation G S B Tot Philippines 69 50 55 174 Vietnam 47 46 53 146 Thailand 45 53 67 165 Malaysia 37 28 33 98 Indonesia 29 40 51 120 Singapore 23 19 31 73 Myanmar 11 13 30 54 Laos 1 3 5 9 Brunei 0 2 2 4 Cambodia 0 0 4...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
Blame game begins for SEAG defeat
Blame game begins for SEAG defeatMusthofid and Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Another day, another loss, another beating for national sports pride.The national under 23 men's soccer team fell in the semifinals on Friday, outclassed in a 1-3 defeat by reigning champion Thailand in Bacolod...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
KPU treasurer sentenced to four years in prison for graft
KPU treasurer sentenced to four years in prison for graftThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Anticorruption Court sentenced General Elections Commission (KPU) treasurer Hamdani Amin to four years in prison for graft on Friday, making him the third official of the poll body sent to jail so far for the...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
City ponders swapping yet another school for property from private firm
City ponders swapping yet another school for property from private firmBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Junior high school No. 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, was swapped away by the city administration to a private company, and now parents are fighting to save a junior high school in...
Sat, 03 Dec 2005
JP/19/SOYBN1
JP/19/SOYBN1Aussies bid to get a slice of the tempe marketDuncan Graham Contributor/SurabayaNext time you sit down to a plate of nutritious tempe or tofu you could be digesting food from Down Under.Australian farmers are making a vigorous bid to supply the raw product for Indonesia's premier health...