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Mon, 21 Mar 2005
Srengseng gears up for Islamic Betawi village
Srengseng gears up for Islamic Betawi villageBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens of young couples are sitting on benches along the bank of a small lake, locally known as setu, in South Jakarta, while others are busy fishing in the lake.
Mon, 21 Mar 2005
Jakarta Monas keeps up its winning streak
Jakarta Monas keeps up its winning streakMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Men's team Jakarta Monas Bank DKI handled the pressure points against Surabaya Samator on Saturday to maintain its perfect match record and stay atop the standings in the Sampoerna Hijau Proliga Volley Ball...
Mon, 21 Mar 2005
2 x 28
2 x 28 Nurcholish urged to speak more on practical strategies JP/4/BIRDS2 x 17 'Most conservation areas unprotected' JP/4/TBC4 x 9 'Puskesmas' play key role in TB fight
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
'Paid', bogus press mar free press' integrity
'Paid', bogus press mar free press' integrityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBogus journalists cause a headache for many people. Some people however deliberately maintain a relationship with them as they benefit from their existence.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Danes get the better of Luluk/Alven in All-England
Danes get the better of Luluk/Alven in All-England Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's second seeded men's doubles pairing of Luluk Hadiyanto and Alven Yulianto let a final game lead slip away in losing to Lars Paaske and Jonas Rasmussen of Denmark at the All- England championships...
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Sarah Davies: A kind-hearted beauty queen
Sarah Davies: A kind-hearted beauty queenLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is a fact of life that beautiful people attract more attention than less-beautiful, ordinary souls -- otherwise calendars and brochures would not have all those gorgeous, slim models with legs that seem to go on...
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Costume rentals let you live your fantasy
Costume rentals let you live your fantasySusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be Batman or Cinderella for a day? What would you do id presented with an invitation to a masquerade ball?With the help of a costume rental, you could be Cinderella for a...
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
UNHCR scaling back Aceh relief work
UNHCR scaling back Aceh relief workMike Corder, Associated Press, Banda AcehThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has begun scaling back its relief efforts in tsunami-hit Aceh province, an official said on Saturday, saying the Indonesian government has yet to say if the...
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
N. Korean defector couples tie the knot in Seoul
N. Korean defector couples tie the knot in SeoulBo-Mi Lim, Associated Press, SeoulKim hardly slept overnight, her mind filled with grim memories of her communist homeland and excitement over her new life."Who would have imagined that I would get married in South Korea, and in a dress too?" said Kim.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Some real journalists also get 'envelopes'
Some real journalists also get 'envelopes'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Today, the word amplop (envelope) in Indonesia also implies a bribe.It is public knowledge that some journalists ask for or would not refuse cash or presents from news sources. Such press people are called amplop journalists.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Terms used for bogus journalists
Terms used for bogus journalistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In Bahasa Indonesia, bogus journalists are popularly called WTS -- standing for Wartawan Tanpa Surat Kabar (journalists with no newspaper) -- or bodrex. WTS also stands for Wanita Tuna Susila (hooker).
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Asian rugby makes good on Eastern promise
Asian rugby makes good on Eastern promiseTalek Harris, Agence France-Presse/Hong Kong Asian teams have taken a string of high-profile scalps at the World Cup Sevens tournament here, indicating they are closing the gap on more established rugby nations.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Jakarta Monas keeps up its winning streak
Jakarta Monas keeps up its winning streakMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Men's team Jakarta Monas Bank DKI handled the pressure points against Surabaya Samator on Saturday to maintain its perfect match record and stay atop the standings in the Sampoerna Hijau Proliga Volley Ball...
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
RI should stop burning Malaysian flag
RI should stop burning Malaysian flagMALAYSIA: Indonesian leaders should stop citizens from burning the Malaysian flag over an offshore oil field dispute between the two nations, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Saturday.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
TV Program: Sunday, March 20, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, March 20, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Puppet: Mechanic8:00 Children Drama9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
The consequences of press freedom: Thug journalism
The consequences of press freedom: Thug journalismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not so long ago, the security guards at a five-star hotel in Central Jakarta were busy trying to control an angry group of people posing as journalists.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Bogus journalists nurtured by corrupt officials
Bogus journalists nurtured by corrupt officialsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBogus journalism has thrived in this country for decades thanks to rampant corruptionMany press and public relations officials in government offices and companies deliberately encourage the existence of bogus journalists to...
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Kalla defends fuel price increase
Kalla defends fuel price increaseINDONESIA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla has defended the government's unpopular fuel increase in front of thousands of Golkar Party members, saying the government could no longer maintain the costly fuel subsidy for rich car owners.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Hot new clothes to go on show at S'pore Fashion Festival
Hot new clothes to go on show at S'pore Fashion Festival The latest trends in fashion will go on show at one of the biggest fashion extranvaganzas in Asia, the fifth Singapore Fashion Festival from March 24 through April 3.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Garin charts nation's growth in his films
Garin charts nation's growth in his filmsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnd The Moon Dances: The Film of Garin Collection of essays on Garin Nugroho PT Bentang Pustaka 244 ppWatching Garin Nugroho's films like reading an honest account of every message the filmmaker wants to convey.
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Jakarta Int'l School's Project Week
Jakarta Int'l School's Project Week The Project Week program for ninth graders at Jakarta International School (JIS) -- now in its 11th year -- embraces the concept of learning beyond the walls of the school, fostering an increase in self-esteem and self-reliance through trips and experiences that...
Sun, 20 Mar 2005
Elite bowlers playing at Ancol
Elite bowlers playing at Ancol JAKARTA: The Masters Challenge Cup 2005 opened on Saturday with 300 national bowlers participating in the annual event.Tournament organizing committee Mahendra Wardhana from Jaya Ancol Bowling Club said the weeklong Rp 141 million (US$15,300) tournament attracted some...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Government kicks off Aceh reconstruction in Lhoong
Government kicks off Aceh reconstruction in LhoongBanda Aceh, Antara Mariani, a resident of Banda Aceh, breathes a sigh of relief."I now realize that the government and donor organizations were not just making empty promises about rebuilding our houses, which were destroyed by the tsunami," said...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
RI differs with Malaysia over East Asian block
RI differs with Malaysia over East Asian blockAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia reiterated on Friday its stance on the presence of India, Australia and New Zealand in the first-ever East Asian Summit in Kuala Lumpur in December this year.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Indonesia to invite donor countries to attend AAS
Indonesia to invite donor countries to attend AASAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia will invite a number of heads of government of the world's major donors countries to attend the upcoming Asian- African Summit (AAS), the ministry of foreign affairs said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
ASEAN integration through growth triangle
ASEAN integration through growth triangleRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta Fidel V. Ramos is seen by many in his country and elsewhere as the best President the Philippines has ever had. He is considered as best performer not so much in comparison to the underwhelming performance of his immediate predecessor...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
An afternoon at Plaza Indonesia
An afternoon at Plaza IndonesiaKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Sitting on the floor between shelves of books, a couple of young people pored over a thick tome. They slowly turned the pages, engrossed in what they were reading.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
ADB calls for transparent, wise use of tsunami aid =
ADB calls for transparent, wise use of tsunami aid = Deutsche Presse-Agentur ManilaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday stressed the need for tsunami-devastated countries to be transparent and wise in using billions of dollars in aid for reconstruction to ensure more funding help.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
ASEAN beauty pageant, minus swimsuits
ASEAN beauty pageant, minus swimsuitsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Miss ASEAN pageant will be the highlight of Saturday night for many television viewers, but some might be a little disappointed.The Miss ASEAN pageant, which will begin at 10 p.m.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
TNT service
TNT service TNT Indonesia is responding to the letter from Vivy Soepardi and Michelle faxed to us on March 16 complaining about our service.Since the incident, TNT has been in contact with both Vivy Soepardi and Michelle to explain the circumstances and have come to a beneficial settlement for both...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Australia and Indonesia: Finally, a new era?
Australia and Indonesia: Finally, a new era?Jeremy Webb, Brisbane Not many Australians will realize how significant President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's agreement to hold a summit with John Howard in Australia is.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Team to tackle kerosene scams
Team to tackle kerosene scamsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Blaming those ubiquitous "certain parties" for causing the kerosene scarcity through their fuel-smuggling deeds across Indonesia, the government said on Friday it would establish a joint team to fight the illegal...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
City councillors going to shape up
City councillors going to shape up JAKARTA: The city administration plans to renovate the City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta. When the renovation is complete, the building will be equipped with a fitness center and health center for the councillors and high- ranking city...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
More candidates sought for polls
More candidates sought for polls JAKARTA: The government has asked political parties to nominate candidates for upcoming gubernatorial, mayoral and regency elections following reports of single nominees in a number of regencies and cities.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Govt may postpone global bond sales
Govt may postpone global bond salesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The currently volatile global market -- with crashing bluechip stocks and soaring oil prices scaring investors away -- may force the government to reconsider its plan to issue US$1 billion in dollar-denominated overseas bonds...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Managing compensation fund
Managing compensation fundFrom Republika Various demonstrations have been held to oppose the fuel price increases. Prices of daily needs even began to climb before the fuel price hike. The president has warned against uncontrolled protests that may produce undesirable consequences.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Rights body slammed over Flores violence
Rights body slammed over Flores violence JAKARTA: Activists assisting victims of last year's police shooting in Manggarai regency on Flores island have criticized the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) for "not being serious" about the case.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Gambling should be legalized for the rich only
Gambling should be legalized for the rich only While law enforcers deny its existence, gambling is rampant throughout the country. Former governor Ali Sadikin has proposed that gambling, which by law is a crime, should be legalized. The Jakarta Post asked Jakarta residents their view.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Cleaning up Jakarta's air
Cleaning up Jakarta's air Jakarta's clean air campaigners seem to be making some headway in their long, uphill fight against pollution. At long last, the city fathers have begun to show some unmistakable signs of discomfort at having the nation's capital rated the third-most polluted city in the...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Land disputes hinder development in Samosir
Land disputes hinder development in SamosirRidwan Max Sijabat and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Pangururan The increasing number of people being detained for land disputes in the new regency of Samosir Island has led to the inmate population there swelling by almost 50 percent in a year,...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
JP/3/heads
JP/3/heads March 19, 2005 1. PACT: 3 X 18 Australia, Indonesia hope for security pact to strengthen ties 2. AAS: 2 X 21 Indonesia to invite donor countries to attend AAS 3. LABOR: 1 X 28 Labor crunch bites Malaysia 4. EA SUMMIT: 1 X 36 RI differs with M'sia over East Asian block
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Rupiah Rates March 18
Rupiah Rates March 18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,819.21 7,024.25 7,460.30 7,382.02 Brunei dollar 1 6,080.34 5,460.87 5,801.24 5,739.79 Canadian dollar 1 8,214.58 7,379.15 7,837.52 7,756.05 Swiss franc 1 8,529.08 7,660.88 8,137.59 8,052.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
4 heads
4 heads1. Caknur (2x21) Cak Nur: a locomotive for change in Islam 2. BMG (2x24) RI concerned about cost of tsunami warning system 3. Extasy (2x27) Five international drug ring members detained
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Five international drug ring members detained
Five international drug ring members detainedEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Narcotics Agency (BNN) said on Friday five people had been detained for their alleged roles in a nationwide ecstasy distribution chain.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Schools bring 'wayang kulit' to classroom
Schools bring 'wayang kulit' to classroomSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Who says that wayang kulit or leather puppetry can only be performed on special occasions? And who says that it has lost its charm and can only draw old people to watch it?That common perception...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Woman to be executed soon
Woman to be executed soon SURABAYA: Budiman Sidabuke, the lawyer of a woman on death row, has disclosed that his client, Astini, 50, would be executed in the very near future."She will be executed within one or two days," said Budiman.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Ford Motor Indonesia
Ford Motor IndonesiaFORD DEALER OF THE YEAR: The president of Ford ASEAN Operation, Mike McCarney (left), recently handed over the Ford Dealer of the Year 2004 certificates to Dradjat Prawira (second from right), the principle dealer of Ford for Central Jakarta and Joe Ferry (second from left), the...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
* Gambling: Bane or blessing? Page 2
* Gambling: Bane or blessing? Page 2 * RI concerned about cost of tsunami warning system Page 4 * Cirebon to open new sugarcane fields to create jobs Page 5 * Australia and Indonesia: Finally, a new era? Page 7 * Jakarta may subsidize monorail fares Page 8 * Winless Surabaya Samator finally tastes...
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
RP govt and rebels move closer to talks
RP govt and rebels move closer to talks PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government and Muslim rebels will hold talks in Malaysia next month in an attempt to remove remaining obstacles to the resumption of formal peace negotiations, a senior presidential adviser said on Friday.
Sat, 19 Mar 2005
Banda Aceh university students continue studies in tents
Banda Aceh university students continue studies in tentsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh It's a quiet Sunday morning at the Syiah Kuala University's School of Chemical Engineering in Banda Aceh, with only a handful of students to be seen sitting outside tents in their shorts in front of...