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Tue, 15 Mar 2005
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;JP;Captions for Advertorial: PLAZA INDONESIA - March 15, 2005Plaza IndonesiaPhoto A:The Plaza Indonesia shopping center with its new entertainment complex, eX. Photo B and C:Numerous international luxury brands have flagship outlets in the Plaza Indonesia shopping center.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Cultural movement more effective
Cultural movement more effectiveFrom Media IndonesiaIn our quest for a quality improvement of democracy to keep pace with advanced countries, the emerging views of bureaucrats and religious institutions constitute a natural phenomenon.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
JP/4/polly
JP/4/pollyPollycarpus given physical exam by policeEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, the Garuda pilot at the center of the investigation into the death of rights activist Munir, was given a physical exam at National Police Headquarters on Monday before being...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Part 2 of 2 Ngruki: It is school for Islam or terrorism?
Part 2 of 2 Ngruki: It is school for Islam or terrorism?Noor Huda Ismail, Jakarta There is no doubt that all the teachers were fiercely for an Islamic state and the implementation of sharia law. They regarded the existing secular national law as illegitimate.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Badawi says KL won't use force
Badawi says KL won't use forceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi has promised to avoid both the use of force and legal action through the international tribunal to resolve its dispute with Indonesia over an offshore oil field in the Sulawesi Sea.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
C. Java opens gold rush at tae kwon do nationals
C. Java opens gold rush at tae kwon do nationalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Central Java notched a perfect three-for- three showing in finals on the opening day of the 5th LG National tae kwon do championship in Cibubur, East Jakarta, on Monday.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Right to public transportation
Right to public transportationTeguh Utomo Atmoko, Jakarta Yes, it's high time that Jakarta had a decent public transportation system. However, learning from other large world metropolises, does Jakarta really need subways and monorails? Many mass rapid transit systems in many big world cities...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Fuel hike final: Susilo
Fuel hike final: SusiloRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDiffering signals on the fuel hike policy came out at the end of a late night hearing between the government and the legislature, with legislators saying that the proposed figures from the government for the poverty...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
PDI-P walks out on SBY at House
PDI-P walks out on SBY at HouseRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe hearing between the government and the House of Representatives on Monday evening to review the government's decision to increase fuel prices was highlighted by the second largest faction, the Indonesian...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Shelving the issue of sovereignty in the Ambalat dispute
Shelving the issue of sovereignty in the Ambalat disputeMakmur Keliat, Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia have reportedly decided to resolve their overlapping claims to Ambalat by peaceful means. There are a number of reasons why the decision to utilize diplomatic channels can be regarded as a positive...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Low-cost medicines for people
Low-cost medicines for peopleFrom Bisnis IndonesiaGeneric drugs are indirectly protected and their production is legal because they are genuine medicines. Pharmaceutical firms producing drugs under trademarks should have no objection.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
OPEC may not up output as demand likely to fall
OPEC may not up output as demand likely to fallRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn light of an expected oversupply in oil output, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is unlikely to agree on raising its quota during the upcoming meeting in Iran to help ease pressure on...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Pertamina to supply CNG for public transportation
Pertamina to supply CNG for public transportationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the huge losses it incurs in producing compressed natural gas (CNG), state-owned oil company PT Pertamina says it is still willing to supply the product to public transportation operating in the...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Pirates hijack chemical tanker
Pirates hijack chemical tankerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gunmen armed with rocket launchers stormed a chemical tanker in the Strait of Malacca over the weekend in an unusually daring attack, raising initial fears of a terrorist attack, an anti- piracy center said on Monday.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Heritage society promotes RI culture
Heritage society promotes RI cultureM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere are probably countless expatriates who prefer to remain tourists in the course of their stay in Indonesia and who will likely know little about the country they have been living in by the time their work contracts...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Theft at Peruri revealed
Theft at Peruri revealed JAKARTA: An employee of state security printer Perum Peruri, which prints the country's banknotes, was arrested over the weekend by the police for alleged theft of thousands of banknotes worth billions of rupiah over the past several years.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
On fuel price hike
On fuel price hike I have two questions concerning articles that appeared in The Jakarta Post on March 1 concerning the fuel price hike: The article concludes with the statement that alternate forms of fuel should be used to offset the burden of price hikes.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
JP/13/AMBALAT
JP/13/AMBALATRI seeks clarification from Shell, Petronas over AmbalatFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta will seek explanations from oil giants Royal Dutch/Shell and Malaysia's Petronas about their involvement in the issue of sovereignty over the East Ambalat offshore block, which...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
First Part:
First Part: Plaza Indonesia blends luxury and prestigious shopping In celebrating its 15th anniversary on March 15, 2005 (today), Plaza Indonesia will launch a number of expansion projects to maintain its prestige as one of the most celebrated shopping and entertainment complex in Jakarta.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Govt to accept debt moratorium offer: Minister
Govt to accept debt moratorium offer: MinisterUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is likely to take up the latest debt moratorium offer from the Paris Club of creditor nations to help ease financing burdens of the reconstruction process in tsunami- devastated Nanggroe Aceh...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
'Joki' in critical condition after falling from flyover
'Joki' in critical condition after falling from flyoverAn unidentified three-in-one boy, or joki, was in critical condition on Monday after falling from the Pejompongan flyover in Central Jakarta.An eyewitness said the boy, who was wearing a junior high school uniform, was running across Jl.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Myanmar bars new oil, gas investors
Myanmar bars new oil, gas investorsYANGON: Myanmar's military government has barred foreign firms from onshore oil and gas exploration and production, opting to reserve the operations for state enterprises, the Myanmar Times reported on Monday.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Bappenas finalizing post-tsunami Aceh blueprint
Bappenas finalizing post-tsunami Aceh blueprintUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government hopes to finish within a week its final draft of the reconstruction blueprint for the tsunami-stricken Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, before discussing it further with the House of...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Governor OKs police probe
Governor OKs police probeKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo issued a permit on Monday to allow the police to question the speaker of the Kupang municipal council, Dominggus Bolla, and eight other councillors at the municipal council.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Book marketing: Friendlier, more comfortable
Book marketing: Friendlier, more comfortableBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Over the past decade, Indonesia has witnessed a rapid progress in its book publishing industry, not only in terms of the number of books published but also the number of new bookstores.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Japanese tugboat
Japanese tugboat attacked, crew kidnapped Three crewmen were kidnapped after a Japanese tugboat was attacked by pirates in the Malacca Strait late Monday, three days after a gas tanker came under a similar attack in the area, a piracy watchdog said on Monday.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Media urged to inform public, leaders alike
Media urged to inform public, leaders alikeRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Tabanan, BaliCoordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie says that increased spending on consumptive goods over the past few years has meant huge profits for advertising firms.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Five die, 13 missing as boat capsizes
Five die, 13 missing as boat capsizesPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruA speedboat packed with passengers capsized in a river in Riau province after being hit by a large wave, leaving at least five people dead and 13 others missing and feared dead, police and officials said on Monday.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Tigers spark fear in Jambi
Tigers spark fear in JambiJAMBI: Residents in a remote village in Tanjungjabung Barat regency, Jambi province, have been gripped by fear over the past few days after a number of Sumatran tigers (Panthera Tigris Sumatraensis) were found to be roaming near their village.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Tariff cuts on automotive parts irk local suppliers
Tariff cuts on automotive parts irk local suppliersZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja announced on Monday significant import duty cuts on parts and components for public transportation vehicles in a move he says will reduce the impact of the recent...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
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Is it 'naval diplomacy' or gearing up for war? Imanuddin Razak Jakarta 2. Teguh -- Public transportation, meeting the public's need or the need of 1 x 30 Right to public transportation Teguh Utomo Atmoko Jakarta3. Pro15 -- In search of global demand 1 x 30 In search of global demand J.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Students demand peaceful solution
Students demand peaceful solutionYOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of students in Yogyakarta staged a protest on Monday calling on Indonesia and Malaysia to practice self- restraint and avoid war in their diplomatic row over the Ambalat oil blocks.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
JP/7/let
JP/7/let Proportional response needed From Koran TempoThe government announcement on fuel price increases has triggered student demonstrations but ironically, the support for ordinary people's complaints has been less.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
JP/3/heads
JP/3/heads March 15, 20051. SIGHT: 1 X 49 Shelving the issue of sovereignty in the Ambalat dispute 2. DEBT: 1 X 42 Govt to accept debt moratorium offer: Minister 3. BALI: 3 X 16 Media urged to inform public, leaders alike
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
JP/17/GUMBRE
JP/17/GUMBRE'Gumbregan' shows the cow is a man's best friendBambang M Contributor/Gunungkidul, YogyakartaFor most people in Gunungkidul, some 40 kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, cows are as important as their neighbors or friends.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Is it 'naval diplomacy' or gearing up for war?
Is it 'naval diplomacy' or gearing up for war?Imanuddin Razak, JakartaThe fresh tension between Indonesia and neighbor Malaysia over claims to a border area of the oil-and-gas-rich blocks of Ambalat in the Sulawesi sea has significantly subdued following Jakarta's commitment to withdraw five of the...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Teenage 'joki' in critical condition
Teenage 'joki' in critical conditionAn unidentified three-in-one boy, or joki, was in critical condition on Monday after falling from the Pejompongan flyover in Central Jakarta.An eyewitness said the boy, who was wearing a junior high school uniform, was running across Jl.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 14, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 14, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Indonesia apologizes to Malaysia over flag-burning protesters
Indonesia apologizes to Malaysia over flag-burning protestersAssociated Press, Kuala LumpurIndonesia's ambassador apologized on Monday after protesters in his country burned Malaysian flags in a dispute over an offshore oil field, the national news agency reported.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
Shares hit new high on Sampoerna gains
Shares hit new high on Sampoerna gainsDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended at a record high on Monday, led by gains in cigarette maker HM Sampoerna on news that Philip Morris International Inc. will buy a 40 percent stake in the country's third-largest cigarette maker, dealers said.
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
City police continue the hunt for 'big bosses' of drug gangs
City police continue the hunt for 'big bosses' of drug gangsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite several big arrests over the last several weeks, the police are still searching for several big drug bosses involved in producing and selling heroin, crystal methamphetamine, ecstasy and...
Tue, 15 Mar 2005
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Philippines-China lead China, Philippines, Vietnam sign joint South China Sea oil search JP/15/AccordChina, Philippines, Vietnam sign joint South China Sea oil search accord estimate Agence France-Presse Manila Rival claimants China, the Philippines and Vietnam on Monday signed a...
Mon, 14 Mar 2005
Armed forces to share war machines for the sake of efficiency
Armed forces to share war machines for the sake of efficiencyMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Ministry of Defense is considering a system that will enable the three branches of the Indonesian Military (TNI) to share equipment to save money.
Mon, 14 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 on...
Mon, 14 Mar 2005
Extradition treaty must exclude terrorism
Extradition treaty must exclude terrorismBambang Widjojanto and Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, Jakarta Dubbed a "red dot on the map" by former President Habibie, Singapore has become a sanctuary for some extremely rich Indonesian tycoons accused of fraud in Jakarta.
Mon, 14 Mar 2005
RI to lobby India to cut CPO import tariff: Minister
RI to lobby India to cut CPO import tariff: MinisterZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Agriculture Anton Apriyantono will leave for India this week to try to convince his Indian counterpart to revoke the latter's decision to raise crude palm oil (CPO) import duty to 80 percent.
Mon, 14 Mar 2005
1. Barack (3x18)
1. Barack (3x18) Tsunami survivors in Aceh start moving to barracks 2. Militer (2x27) Armed forces to share war machines to gain efficiency 3. German (2x28) Germany helps reconstruct damaged schools in Aceh 4. NU (28 x 1) Gus Dur drops breakaway plan
Mon, 14 Mar 2005
First Asia Pacific Media Forum opens in Bali
First Asia Pacific Media Forum opens in BaliRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, BaliAround 300 delegates arrived on Bali on Sunday to participate in the first Asia Pacific Media Forum (APMF), which will open on Monday morning and run until Tuesday evening.
Mon, 14 Mar 2005
*Munir case could poison Garuda's reputation Page 2
*Munir case could poison Garuda's reputation Page 2 *Armed forces to share war machines to gain efficiency Page 4 *Govt criticized over toxic waste import case Page 5 *Extradition treaty must exclude terrorism Page 6 *Ngruki: Is it a terrorism school? Page 7 *Betawi village 'open to all religions,...
Mon, 14 Mar 2005
1. China --- 2x18
1. China --- 2x18 China's president tells army to prepare for war 2. Aceh ----- 2x22 Love blossoms in camp for displaced Acehnese 3. Ambalat --- 1x32 RI Muslim leaders in KL on peace mission 4. Malay ----- 2x24 Illegal migrant workers gone, Malaysia faces virtual shutdown