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JP/3/B02

JP/3/B02Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An HIV/AIDS activist was nearly arrested by the police two years ago, when he provided sterile, disposable needles to an injecting drug user (IDU).The officer thought the activist was supporting the user's habit.

RI seeks release of two kidnapped journalists

RI seeks release of two kidnapped journalistsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is making efforts to help release Metro TV reporter Meutya Hafid and cameraman Budiyanto who were abducted by gunmen in Iraq earlier this week, officials here said on Saturday.

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JP/ / 'Little Prince' in town The Little Prince is coming to town! No, not in person, but as a puppet show. Nine Swedish puppet masters and actors will accompany him to give Jakartan audiences an hour's journey full of veritable joy Amazing waterfall Located in the Bukit Barisan mountains, the...

Nation takes solid step against HIV

Nation takes solid step against HIVUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Daniel (not his real name), started using drugs when he was in high school, frequently sharing needles with his friends to inject the drugs to which he had grown addicted.

Aceh prepare for Bush, Clinton visit

Aceh prepare for Bush, Clinton visitApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) members are to join hundreds of Indonesian military personnel to secure the arrival of two former U.S.

UN sets own inquiry of 1999 rampage in East Timor

UN sets own inquiry of 1999 rampage in East Timor The United Nations will conduct its own inquiry into a 1999 rampage in which Indonesian gangs killed about 1,000 East Timorese, despite pleas from Indonesia and East Timor to leave the probe to them.

How to get there

How to get there Many major cities in Southeast Asia, including Medan, North Sumatra, provide direct flights to Penang. Local flights to Medan are provided by many airlines, including Malaysian Airlines, Lion Air and Air Asia.

Police see greater role in halting spread of drugs, HIV

Police see greater role in halting spread of drugs, HIV Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In Indonesia, people found in possession of illicit drugs will be given two "choices": being charged with abusing drugs or being charged with drug dealing. There is no in-between -- that's what law says.

Police see greater role in halting spread of drugs, HIV

Police see greater role in halting spread of drugs, HIVDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In Indonesia, people found in possession of illicit drugs will be given two "choices": being charged with abusing drugs or being charged with drug dealing.

Slowing the spread of the epidemic

Slowing the spread of the epidemic The number of people living with HIV globally has reached its highest level with an estimated 39.4 million people. While HIV transmission through heterosexual sex has been the focus of past campaigns, efforts to reach men who have sex with men and injecting drug...

IDU, HIV/AIDS facts

IDU, HIV/AIDS facts- 2002: Following the United Nations Special Session on HIV/AIDS (UNGASS), the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization establish two small-scale methadone treatment programs in Jakarta and Bali, and set up a needle exchange program in Kampung Bali, Jakarta.

Strong quake sparks fears of tsunami

Strong quake sparks fears of tsunamiAndi Hajramurni and Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Kendari A powerful earthquake rocked parts of Sulawesi island on Saturday, causing the tide to rise and sparking fears of a tsunami.

TV Program: Sunday, February 20, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, February 20, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Arena11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.

A sporting chance in a win-at-all-costs world

A sporting chance in a win-at-all-costs world It was Feb. 13th, the last day of the nine-round chess competition at the National Journalists Games (Porwanas) in Pekanbaru, Riau.Although I had no chance of winning a medal in the individual competition, my teammate Rela Ginting, a National Master,...

Family planning evolution in RI

Family planning evolution in RIAya Hirata Kimura, Contributor, JakartaPeople, population and policy in Indonesia Terence H. Hull, ed Equinox Publishing 208 pp, Hardcover A few years ago when I was in eastern Java, I was struck by the casual way in which Indonesians would often ask, "What do you use...

All the girl wants is to bring Joy to the world

All the girl wants is to bring Joy to the world Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Since the age of nine, Joy Destiny Tiurma Tobing has won around 100 singing contests in the country and now, at the age of 24, she is on the brink of international stardom.

Power-ideology balance over 50 years

Power-ideology balance over 50 yearsEhito Kimura, Contributor, JakartaSocial Science and Power in Indonesia Vedi R. Hadiz, Daniel Dhakidae, eds Equinoz Publishing 304 pp, Hardcover Social Science and Power in Indonesia is a provocative and engaging collection of essays expertly edited by two...

'Massive anti-drug campaign needed'

'Massive anti-drug campaign needed' A national estimate shows that there are at least 10,000 injecting drug users (IDUs) in Jakarta who face a high risk of contracting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) through sharing needles. An official report as of Dec.

Aceh aid workers warned of attack

Aceh aid workers warned of attack AUSTRALIA: Foreign aid workers helping tsunami relief efforts in Indonesia could be the target of militant attacks, Australia warned in a travel advisory Saturday.Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said Australia had received new intelligence its nationals could...

Champ Thongchai takes six-shot lead at Malaysian Open

Champ Thongchai takes six-shot lead at Malaysian OpenAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Title-holder Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand pulled six shots clear of the chasing pack after the third round of the Carlsberg Malaysian Open on Saturday, poised to defend a title for the first time in his illustrious career.

Penang marks 'Thaipusam' in pluralistic celebration

Penang marks 'Thaipusam' in pluralistic celebrationA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Penang, Malaysia The damage caused by December's tsunami has not stopped people of various faiths and ethnic backgrounds on Penang Island, Malaysia, from celebrate the annual Thaipusam Hindu festival.

* RI, GAM ready to resume talks Page 2

* RI, GAM ready to resume talks Page 2 * ICW takes textbook allegation to KPK Page 4 * Parties told to consider power-sharing deals Page 5 * Teachers must have respect and adequate pay Page 7 * Investors ask city to finance monorail project Page 8 * Bill shows concern for athletes' welfare Page 10...

NISP's 2004 profit rises 63% on lending

NISP's 2004 profit rises 63% on lendingBloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank NISP, an Indonesian lender partly owned by Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp., said net income in 2004 rose 63 percent as low interest rates and faster economic growth boosted demand for loans.Profit rose to Rp 288.

Alleged marijuana dealer nabbed

Alleged marijuana dealer nabbed JAKARTA: Fauzi Daud, 23, a resident of Langsa, Aceh province, was arrested late on Thursday for alleged possession of 3.2 kilograms of marijuana.Fauzi was riding on a public minivan that was stopped during a routine traffic check in Jl.

Da Vinci to launch exclusive apartments

Da Vinci to launch exclusive apartments JAKARTA: Singapore-based high-end furniture importer Da Vinci Group will launch its exclusive apartments in the distinct Da Vinci Tower located on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Feb. 22.

ASEAN-Australia-NZ trade talks to start Monday

ASEAN-Australia-NZ trade talks to start MondayDow Jones, Canberra Amid a welter of negotiations for free trade agreements in the region, Australia, New Zealand and the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations begin their talks on Monday in Melbourne.

Yogya gets one-stop licensing office

Yogya gets one-stop licensing office YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to provide better services to the community, the Yogyakarta municipal government is planning to establish a one-stop licensing office, where people can obtain the licenses they need to run businesses or carry out other activities in the...

Lost sympathy for GAM

Lost sympathy for GAMFrom Kontan I was still a university student when the New Order regime collapsed. I was then "against" the government and believed that the uprisings in the regions, including the ongoing on in Aceh by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) reflected a rejection of the then government as...

Rosihan calls for 'chatty' journalism

Rosihan calls for 'chatty' journalism JAKARTA: Veteran journalist Rosihan Anwar has hailed a new trend in journalistic reporting, advising younger generation journalists to write more in a "chatty" style.

ICW takes textbook allegation to KPK

ICW takes textbook allegation to KPKThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) alleged on Friday that corrupt practices are taking place in the provision of textbooks by local officials, administrators and legislators in four regencies.

Weighing the urgency of constitutional amendments

Weighing the urgency of constitutional amendmentsMunafrizal Manan Jakarta The Regional Representatives Council (DPD) is eager to propose an amendment to Article 22D of the Constitution of 1945. Article 22D regulates the role of the DPD in law making.

Solutions for pollution

Solutions for pollution As one of the largest metropolitan cities in the world, Jakarta only needs to fix three major sources of pollution. First, emissions created largely by diesel engines (public buses, public minivans). Second, trash burning (remember we live in the city not in the village.

Education must be given top priority

Education must be given top priority President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has started his administration with some good gestures, like combating graft, creating a conducive environment for investment and enhancing law enforcement.

Singapore vows to promote Bahasa to non-Malays

Singapore vows to promote Bahasa to non-MalaysAgencies, Singapore Singapore wants to promote the Indonesian and Malaysian languages in the predominantly ethnic Chinese city-state to strengthen ties with its Malay-Muslim neighbors, the country's education ministry said on Friday.

Sudan wants improved ties with Indonesia

Sudan wants improved ties with IndonesiaVeeramalla Anjaiah and Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Sudan, Africa's largest country in terms of area, wants to strengthen its relations in all aspects with Indonesia, which has world's largest population of Muslims, Sudan's National Assembly Speaker...

'City should no a better job"

'City should no a better job" On average, 10 people with dengue fever are admitted to city- owned hospitals every day, bringing the total of dengue cases since the beginning of this year to nearly 2,000.

City beefs up security fearing gang war

City beefs up security fearing gang warThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two days after the fatal shooting of a gang member by a public order officer, the city administration mobilized its full forces on Friday to anticipate a possible retaliatory attack.

Govt-Cemex agreement

Govt-Cemex agreement The article Govt's court battle with Cemex looms in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 16 prompted me to offer some comments. I have followed this story ever since the government considered an amicable out-of-court settlement.

1. Timber --- 4x12

1. Timber --- 4x12 Investigators tell how they uncovered timber smuggling or Investigators tell how they exposed timber smuggling operation 2. Bahasa --- 2x16 S'pore vows to promote Bahasa to non-Malays 3. Corrupt -- 2x25 Finance ministry signs MOU on corruption eradication 4.

While many people seem to believe that "Fuel subsidies are

While many people seem to believe that "Fuel subsidies are enjoyed by the rich", I think that these subsidies (for gasoline and diesel) are instead enjoyed by most poor Indonesians, directly or otherwise.If the government goes through with its plan to cut fuel subsidies, the poor will suffer.

Govt-Cemex agreement

Govt-Cemex agreement The article Govt's court battle with Cemex looms in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 16 prompted me to offer some comments. I have followed this story ever since the government considered an amicable out-of-court settlement.

Stronger RI-S'pore ties

Stronger RI-S'pore ties Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's realism is an essential part of the many qualities that he brings to his job. In a lecture during his visit to Singapore this week, he said that countries must adapt to a new, competitive world environment.

Ivana calls for fine tuning of talent scouting, coaching

Ivana calls for fine tuning of talent scouting, coaching Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Find them young.That is the message of former top badminton player Ivana Lie, who believes the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) needs to start scouring elementary school playgrounds for a...

'Student protesters have other motives'

'Student protesters have other motives' JAMBI: A lecturer said here on Friday that some student groups have hidden agendas for staging protests in the province ahead of the direct elections of regional administrations.

Indonesia's rights image improves

Indonesia's rights image improvesFrom Koran Tempo Despite the negative domestic evaluation of Indonesia's upholding of human rights, the image in the international community is positive. Indonesia is seen as actively promoting rights.

President plans more overseas trips

President plans more overseas tripsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is planning to visit a number of countries including Japan, China, Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., and several other Asian and European nations, according to an official.

ILO helps tsunami victims find jobs

ILO helps tsunami victims find jobsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh, NAD In the space of two weeks over 3,000 job seekers in Banda Aceh have registered with an employment service center jointly set up by the ILO and the Indonesian government.

Ivana calls for focused talent scouting

Ivana calls for focused talent scoutingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Find them young.That is the message of former top badminton player Ivana Lie, who believes the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) needs to start scouring elementary school playgrounds for a potential women's...

Envoys read poems to console tsunami victims

Envoys read poems to console tsunami victimsJP/18/EnvoyEnvoys read poems to console tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In the aftermath of the tsunami that swept across Aceh and North Sumatra, countries around the world have contributed much to ease the suffering of survivors.

Aceh's radios back on air

Aceh's radios back on air JAKARTA: Five private radio stations in Aceh have resumed broadcasting after the Dec. 26 earthquake and tsunami that damaged most of their equipment."We've been back on air since Jan. 18.