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Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Maluku police place snipers on ships
Maluku police place snipers on shipsAMBON, Maluku: Following a string of armed attack against ships in the waters off Ambon, the Maluku provincial police have decided to place armed officers aboard every commercial ship and ferry that sails into or out of all ports in the area.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Migrant workers
Migrant workers Malaysia is indeed a very compassionate country. While Malaysians are counting on the government to take a harder stand on illegal foreign workers, the government continues to show leniency towards these illegal migrants.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
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Rebalancing the dollar, euro and yen David E. Sumual Jakarta 2. Dyer -- Kyoto comes into effect 2 x 21 Assessing the impact of the Kyoto Protocol Gwynne Dyer London 3. Zain -- Intellectual property in military procurement 2 x 21 Intellectual property in military procurement Zain Adnan Jakarta
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta
Flooding is a commonplace problem for the people of Jakarta and other flood-prone areas across the country, such as Lampung, South Sumatra and Kalimantan. Almost every year, Jakarta and these areas are inundated during the wet season.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Government must import rice to avert shortage
Government must import rice to avert shortageMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the government has extended the ban on rice imports until June due to adequate local rice supplies, state-owned logistics company PT Bulog is planning to import some 300,000...
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Newmont demands closure of case
Newmont demands closure of case JAKARTA: Gold mining firm PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) has demanded the police halt an investigation into the alleged pollution of Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, after Jane Pangemanan retracted claims she made against the firm on Feb. 3.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Riady learns about university education
Riady learns about university educationDAVOS, Switzerland: Among the few businessmen from Indonesia who came to Davos, at least one was also a serious student of university education.Meeting at a late-night session themed Great Economies Need Great Universities, James T.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Govt urged to improve legislation on human rights
Govt urged to improve legislation on human rightsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHuman rights activists urged the government to provide better legislation for human rights protection in the country as it aims to ratify the International Bill on Human Rights.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
ICC to hold meeting on arbitration
ICC to hold meeting on arbitrationJAKARTA: The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will hold a conference on Feb. 16 at the JW Marriott Hotel in South Jakarta to discuss the use of arbitration in settling international business disputes.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Monty to play at Jakarta event
Monty to play at Jakarta event JAKARTA: Scotland's Colin Montgomerie has signed up to play in next month's Enjoy Jakarta Standard Chartered Indonesia Open 2005 at Cengkareng Golf Club in West Jakarta.The event, to be held March 24-27, is the first Indonesian golf tournament to be included as part...
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Football stars make awareness-raising visit
Football stars make awareness-raising visitChristopher Bodeen, Associated Press/Lamno, AcehLike most Indonesian children, the kids in the remote coastal town of Lamno had never heard of American football -- let alone New York Giants' quarterback Kurt Warner.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
W. Java government strives to promote use of Sundanese
W. Java government strives to promote use of SundaneseYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungLia Amalia, an official at the West Java Tourism and Culture Office, has been bringing an Indonesian-Sundanese dictionary to work for the past two weeks.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Intellectual property in military procurement
Intellectual property in military procurementZain Adnan, JakartaBefore the devastating Dec. 26 tsunami, of the 20 C-130 Hercules airplanes that Indonesia owns, only around six or seven were operational.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, February 15, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, February 15, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Eleven people were killed and at least 93 injured on Monday in
Eleven people were killed and at least 93 injured on Monday in Valentine's Day bombings by suspected al-Qaeda-linked Moro militants that hit Manila and two southern Philippine cities, officials said. Three people were killed on the spot and about 60 injured when a powerful bomb ripped through a bus...
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
President signs regulation on direx regional elections
President signs regulation on direx regional electionsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has signed off regulations on the direct election of regional leaders but senior officials say some specific issues still require discussion.Minister of Home Affairs M.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Why, talk with GAM again?
Why, talk with GAM again? While listening to a recent news broadcast on the Metro TV station, I was very surprised to hear that the government was preparing to renew its talks in Helsinki with the Acehnese separatist rebels, probably by the end of this month.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Rudy's family seeks fair trial
Rudy's family seeks fair trial JAKARTA: Central Jakarta District Court president I Made Karna promised on Monday to select experienced judges to preside over the trial on the murder of Yohannes Berchmans Haerudy "Rudy" Natong early this year as requested by the victim's family and friends.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Aceh students again rally for free tuition
Aceh students again rally for free tuitionBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Hundreds of students from Syiah Kuala University (Unsyiah) in Banda Aceh again held a protest at the university compound on Monday, demanding the university president, Abdi Abdul Wahab, to provide them and the lecturers shelter and free...
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Jobs to be given to Acehnese first: Mayor
Jobs to be given to Acehnese first: MayorFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehFuture reconstruction efforts in Aceh, involving many local and foreign agencies and requiring millions of workers, should prioritize Acehnese people, particularly those affected by the disaster,...
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Aid fund control crucial
Aid fund control crucialFrom Koran TempoThe distrust in some circles over the utilization of aid funds for the reconstruction of post-tsunami Aceh and North Sumatra is inseparable from the short-term orientation of most Indonesian officials and the lack of supervision.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Asian earthquake and tsunami moved islands, shortened days
Asian earthquake and tsunami moved islands, shortened daysJim Loney, Reuters/JakartaThe massive earthquake that triggered the Asian tsunami wobbled the earth on its axis, forced cartographers back to the drawing board and changed time by a fraction, but there's no need to adjust your clocks.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Jakarta to have tae kwon do center
Jakarta to have tae kwon do center JAKARTA: A 2,100-seat tae kwon do center will be inaugurated next month in Cibubur, East Jakarta, thanks to assitance from the Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA).
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
ICC to hold meeting on arbitration
ICC to hold meeting on arbitrationJAKARTA: The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) will hold a conference on Feb. 16 at the JW Marriott Hotel in South Jakarta to discuss the use of arbitration in settling international business disputes.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
To divorce is costly
To divorce is costly From Media Indonesia A friend has told me that she has many troubles in her marriage and would like to get a divorce from her husband. However, she cannot afford to file her request at the South Jakarta religious court because she has to pay them Rp 700,000.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
Military can learn from tsunami: Scholar
Military can learn from tsunami: ScholarThe tsunami of Dec. 26 should be a turning point in the nation's defense ministry, especially in the light of the inadequate response to the disaster on the part of the Indonesian Military (TNI), a researcher said.
Tue, 15 Feb 2005
JP/18/JAPAN
JP/18/JAPANTourist industry urged work hard to win back Japanese market Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post/DenpasarThe Dec. 26 tsunami that struck Aceh and North Sumatra in Indonesia and other countries in Asia and Africa, including Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, has had a dramatic impact on...
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
To divorce is costly
To divorce is costly From Media Indonesia A friend has told me that she has many troubles in her marriage and would like to get a divorce from her husband. However, she cannot afford to file her request at the South Jakarta religious court because she has to pay them Rp 700,000.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Govt must talk to stakeholders on Semen Gresik case
Govt must talk to stakeholders on Semen Gresik case The management of publicly listed state-owned cement producer Semen Gresik is caught in the middle of a fight between its major shareholders, the government and Cemex SA.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Suitable education for Aceh
Suitable education for Aceh From Media Indonesia Education is very important. Our earliest education comes from our families. There are many kinds of education and the most suitable type of education for post-tsunami Aceh is a psychological education to erase the trauma many Acehnese were subjected...
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Minister concerned over high level of NPL at Mandiri
Minister concerned over high level of NPL at MandiriRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister for State Enterprises Sugiharto has voiced concerns over the high level of non-performing loans (NPL) at state-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, following reports of further...
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
National exam not educational
National exam not educational From Media Indonesia The controversy on whether the government should hold the national exam continues, involving not only educational experts, laymen, politicians and bureaucrats but also the country's Vice President.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
KPK to appoint team of advisers
KPK to appoint team of advisersJAKARTA: A team from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named eight candidates to become advisers to the commission, a KPK official said over the weekend.KPK secretary-general Sugiri Syarif said KPK members would interview the candidates next week before...
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
It's mind over matter for badminton legend
It's mind over matter for badminton legendBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Meeting Tan Joe Hok for the first time may lead some to suspect that a horribly decaying portrait lies tucked away in a dark corner of his home in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Rice for poor sold at higher rate
Rice for poor sold at higher rateBANYUASIN, South Sumatra: The price of rice for the poor residents of Banyuasin regency has skyrocketed in the past few days, bringing misery to local residents.Ida, 28, a Banyuasin resident, complained on Thursday that she used to buy rice for Rp 1,000 per kilogram...
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Belgium eager to participate in Aceh's reconstruction
Belgium eager to participate in Aceh's reconstructionVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBelgium will play an active role in the reconstruction of Aceh following the Dec. 26 tsunami disaster, Belgian Foreign Minister Karel De Gucht said in Jakarta on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Betawi folk await law to preserve culture
Betawi folk await law to preserve cultureDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHopes are running high among Betawi people (native Jakartans) for a draft bylaw that seeks to convert the Srengseng Sawah subdistrict in South Jakarta into a Betawi cultural village.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
No money in kitty for Jambi election
No money in kitty for Jambi election JAMBI: The direct election of Jambi's governor might not be able to be held in accordance with the schedule set by the local election committee due to lack of money.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Yeo says extradition talks with RI on track
Yeo says extradition talks with RI on trackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe governments of Singapore and Indonesia are making "good progress" toward concluding an extradition treaty following the first-ever technical meeting on the issue last month between the two countries, Singapore Foreign Affairs...
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Forest fire cases on back burner
Forest fire cases on back burner PEKANBARU: The files on companies allegedly involved in starting forest fires in Riau are still with the local environmental impact management office but the legal process would nevertheless proceed, says the office's director, Khairul Zainal.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Compassion for tsunami victims in the air
Compassion for tsunami victims in the airThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJakartans will join others around the world today in celebrating Valentine's Day with declarations of love and gifts to the objects of their affection.However, Valentine's Day is not only for lovers.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Makarim's diplomacy
Makarim's diplomacyMuch has been made of Makarim Wibisono's appointment as chairman of the UN Commission on Human Rights (UNCHR). The honor signifies recognition of the diplomat's long service to his country and his contribution to multilateral diplomacy.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
TV Program: Monday, January 14, 2005
TV Program: Monday, January 14, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 p.m.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Schools dig deep into pockets to fight dengue
Schools dig deep into pockets to fight dengueThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSpending 15 minutes to sweep classrooms and schoolyards, cleaning toilets before classes start every Friday morning, is not a burden for students of State Junior High School 103 in Cijantung, East Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Accommodating
Accommodating thousands of children From Republika Following the report in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 3 that there is fear about the future of the child survivors of the tsunami disaster in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the central executive board of Hidayatullah would like to state as follows: 1.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
KONI counts the cost of tsunami
KONI counts the cost of tsunamiAgencies, Jakarta The human toll of the tsunami that struck Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and North Sumatra on Dec. 26 has inevitably been felt in the country's sporting world.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Susilo must maintain his popularity
Susilo must maintain his popularityMuhammad Qodari, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, familiarly known as SBY, surprised many when he said, "I don't care about my popularity" (The Jakarta Post, Feb. 4).
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Dengue cases up, PMI urges people to give blood
Dengue cases up, PMI urges people to give bloodAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the current dengue fever outbreak is predicted to continue for the next three months, people who intend to donate blood are being asked to leave their phone numbers with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) offices...
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Group Danone may acquire more firms to boost growth
Group Danone may acquire more firms to boost growthBloomberg, ParisGroupe Danone, the world's largest yogurt maker, may step up the pace of acquisitions this year as the French company looks to countries such as the U.S., Russia and Indonesia for growth.
Mon, 14 Feb 2005
Furniture market: Back to classic design
Furniture market: Back to classic designSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing use of European classic styles in the country's exclusive housing estates has helped bring about a revival of classic furniture designs in Indonesia.