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JP/5/SOLDIER

JP/5/SOLDIERMalaysian soldiers remain cool despite Ambalat rowNani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda AcehThe afternoon heat is stifling and several soldiers from the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces are enjoying their lunch in a tent on the Sultan Iskandar Muda military field in Banda Aceh.

RI Muslim leaders in KL on peace mission

RI Muslim leaders in KL on peace missionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFour Indonesian Muslim leaders are in Kuala Lumpur for talks with Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi to help mend fences following a border dispute between the two countries.

Migrant workers' airport nightmare

Migrant workers' airport nightmare Migrant workers holding Indonesian passports still experience nightmares as they are "welcomed" home at Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta and pass through dreaded Terminal 3.A woman migrant worker, originally from Lampung, who had been dismissed by her employer overseas...

'Big Boys' fight for control of Adaro mining firm

'Big Boys' fight for control of Adaro mining firmFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is no secret that some people are willing to go to enormous lengths to acquire certain precious things -- a notion that comes to mind in the protracted legal dispute involving ownership of mining...

Illegals migrant workers gone, KL faces virtual shutdown

Illegals migrant workers gone, KL faces virtual shutdownThe Straits Times, Asia News Network/Kuala LumpurTwo weeks after sending back hundreds and thousands of illegal foreign workers, Malaysia is facing a virtual shutdown in construction sites, restaurants, factories and even a severe dip in...

Students to help supervise funds for poor: Kalla

Students to help supervise funds for poor: KallaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is requesting universities to directly supervise the channeling of assistance funds for low-income people derived from the fuel subsidy cut, amid concerns about misuse by officials at the central and regional...

KL may adopt British counterterror tactics

KL may adopt British counterterror tacticsMALAYSIA: Malaysia may adopt British maritime counterterrorism tactics to prevent attacks by pirates and terrorists in the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's most important trade routes, news reports said on Saturday.

Encore wraps up New Links acquisition

Encore wraps up New Links acquisitionJAKARTA: Encore International Ltd., owned by the Panigoro family, now holds more than 85 percent stake in the publicly-listed PT. Medco Energi Internasional, as it completed the acquisition of New Links Energy Resources Ltd.New Links owns a 85.

Finding fine restaurants in the heart of Jakarta

Finding fine restaurants in the heart of JakartaRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta "Do you want the food to be warmed in the microwave, sir?" asked a waiter at Pelangi Cafe inside Hotel Ambhara near the block M area, to my great surprise after letting the food I had ordered go untouched for almost an...

China's president tells army to prepare for war

China's president tells army to prepare for warAgencies, BeijingPresident Hu Jintao was named China's top military chief on Sunday, promptly telling the army to prepare for war to safeguard the country's territorial integrity, in an apparent reference to Taiwan.

Old town Purwakarta means business

Old town Purwakarta means business Purwakarta in West Java and one other city have been declared the most attractive investment destinations in the country for 2004, according to an annual survey conducted by the Regional Autonomy Watch.

Pilot defies police summons

Pilot defies police summons JAKARTA: Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto failed to answer a summons for questioning on Thursday at National Police Headquarters over his alleged involvement in the murder of prominent human rights campaigner Munir last year.Police spokesman Insp. Gen.

Ambalat & TNI law

Ambalat & TNI lawFrom Media Indonesia The Indonesian Navy has played a very important role in transporting illegal migrant workers from Malaysia and volunteers to tsunami-stricken Aceh. And lately it is flexing some muscle in the Ambalat border dispute.

Managing fuel price compensation fund

Managing fuel price 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.

Germany helps reconstruct damaged schools in Aceh

Germany helps reconstruct damaged schools in AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGermany is participating in the reconstruction of Aceh through the Indonesian-German Disaster Relief Committee (INDOGERM- direct).INDOGERM-direct has so-far raised 2.4 million euro (US$3.

Part 1 of 2 Ngruki: It is a terrorism school?

Part 1 of 2 Ngruki: It is a terrorism school?Noor Huda Ismail, Jakarta The Jakarta Post on Feb. 28, 2005 released a report on a Ngruki alumni involved in terrorism activity. As a graduate of that school, I understand how such people think.

Empower local govts, summit concludes

Empower local govts, summit concludesRidwan Max Sijabat and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Parapat The Lake Toba Summit that brought around 1,000 delegates of developed and developing countries to northern Sumatra, concluded here over the weekend with a joint declaration calling for the...

GAM's unreasonable demands

GAM's unreasonable demandsFrom Koran TempoCoordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Widodo Adi Sucipto has rightly rejected the involvement of international advisers who would be brought by delegates of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to the third round of talks scheduled for...

Indian engineering exposition closes with high expectations

Indian engineering exposition closes with high expectationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaRanging from aluminum home appliances to three-wheeler vehicles, the Indian engineering expo Indiatech 2005 here was a showcase of the country's manufacturing industry.

Illegal hospitals face Rp 50m fine

Illegal hospitals face Rp 50m fine SEMARANG: Individuals or enterprises that operate hospitals without permits will face six months imprisonment or a Rp 50 million (US$5,430) fine, according to a draft bylaw proposed by the Central Java provincial administration.

Democracy takes a back seat in Jambi

Democracy takes a back seat in JambiJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiThe champions of democracy in Jambi province are no longer consistent in upholding their principles, with many of them getting involved in campaigning for candidates contesting the upcoming gubernatorial elections, a leading...

Gus Dur drops breakaway plan

Gus Dur drops breakaway planA glimpse of peace has prevailed in the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) as former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid said on Sunday he had accepted the chairmanship of Hasyim Muzadi in the country's largest Muslim organization.

Donation made at tsunami golf tourney

Donation made at tsunami golf tourney BINTAN, Riau: A donation of S$100,000 was made during a tsunami benefit golf pro-am here on Saturday.The amount was given by Singapore-based the Keppel Group, which organized the benefit at Ria Bintan course for 120 golfers, including businesspeople, officials...

RI gears up for Asia Africa summit

RI gears up for Asia Africa summitJAKARTA: Indonesia is scheduled to host a series of events related to the Asia-Africa Conference next month, which would be attended by delegations from 105 countries.Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda said on Friday that the events will include a...

Police need Rp 5b to secure polls

Police need Rp 5b to secure polls PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: West Kalimantan Police have asked for Rp 5 billion (US$543,500) to provide security in six regencies that will be holding local elections this year.

Three injured in grenade explosion

Three injured in grenade explosion INDONESIA: Two unidentified motorcyclists threw a grenade at a group of people congregated along the roadside in Lateri hamlet, Teluk Ambon Baguala district, Ambon, on Saturday, injuring three people and causing panic among residents.

Kota Lama: Grand old Dutch matron

Kota Lama: Grand old Dutch matronSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Padang, the capital of West Sumatra, was the most important city in Sumatra during the Netherlands East Indies era, serving as an urban hub and famous as a melting pot from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.

Shangri-La's Satoo offers fulfilling indulgence, breathing space

Shangri-La's Satoo offers fulfilling indulgence, breathing spaceChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A din of animated conversation wafts up the curved staircase leading down to the new Satoo restaurant at the Hotel Shangri-La Jakarta.

All aboard: Badminton must reach out and go global

All aboard: Badminton must reach out and go globalOn the eve of this week's All-England, badminton's most prestigious tournament, Denmark's top men's singles player Peter Gade complained that domination by Asian players was detracting from the sport's enjoyment for spectators.

'Sisterhood' exhibition supports women through art sales

'Sisterhood' exhibition supports women through art salesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMiranda S. Goeltom, senior deputy of Bank Indonesia, closely examined paintings and statues on display in an exhibition during its opening on Tuesday evening.

Shan woman wins award

Shan woman wins awardSubhatra Bhumiprabhas, ANN, The Nation, Bangkok Documenting sexual violence against Myanmarese refugees recognized as huge contributionA 23-year-old Shan activist has been named a winner of the 2005 Reebok Human Rights Award for her struggle against the rape of women in...

Thai cuisine: Tasty and healthy!

Thai cuisine: Tasty and healthy!Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta These days, Thai food seems to be everywhere. But, not all of the restaurants serve authentic Thai cuisine, so if you are wanting some genuine Thai cooking, try dropping by the Bogor Cafe in the Borobudur Hotel.

Women raise Indonesia through sports

Women raise Indonesia through sportsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn celebration of International Women's Day, which fell on Tuesday, the Sunday Post has compiled several articles on woman's issues, including the contributions of Indonesian women to sports (Page 1) and literature...

Women readers need more than just beauty, fashion

Women readers need more than just beauty, fashionHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stop by a newsstand, browse through women's magazines, and what will you find?A series of glossy magazines that are more or less the same: Focusing on fashion, beauty and lifestyle.

Prima vows to bounce back from defeat

Prima vows to bounce back from defeatMusthofid, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta After a mistimed forehand soared over the baseline to give Uzbekistan a 3-2 win in last Sunday's Davis Cup tie, Prima Simpatiaji slumped in his chair at courtside, a towel wrapped around his head.

Perfect wines to match your dining menus

Perfect wines to match your dining menusSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen food is served with wine, the authentic taste of dishes can be more tantalizing. This might explain why wine is always a part of fine dining.In Indonesia, wine as a social drink is popular in executive circles.

Danes get the better of Luluk/Alven in All-England

Danes get the better of Luluk/Alven in All-EnglandBruce 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...

Donation made at tsunami golf tourney

Donation made at tsunami golf tourney BINTAN, Riau: A donation of S$100,000 was made during a tsunami benefit golf pro-am here on Saturday.The amount was given by Singapore-based the Keppel Group, which organized the benefit at Ria Bintan course for 120 golfers, including businesspeople, officials...

Beauty unmasked: From Aceh ... ... to Papua

Beauty unmasked: From Aceh ... ... to Papua One of the most unique and defining characteristics of Indonesia is its diversity, including ethnic diversity.While fashion magazines, pageants and cosmetics companies tend to promote their idealized definition of what makes a women beautiful, The Jakarta...

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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Indonesia-attacks-US Security boosted at Jakarta mall after US embassy warning JP/2/HILITE Security boosted at Jakarta mall INDONESIA: Armed Indonesian policemen were deployed Saturday to a Jakarta shopping mall after the US and Australian embassies warned their nationals of a...

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Please check headings 1 x 35 Security boosted at Jakarta mall Rod Stewart to marry at Eiffel Tower Jackson has huge debt: Prosecutors JP/2/Hilite Train derails in Vietnam, 11 killed

New take on Spartacus focuses on the man

New take on Spartacus focuses on the manM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEvery movie producer must be aware that if they remake one of the grandest of Hollywood epic films, they must be prepared for high expectations that the new film will outshine the old one -- and for criticism.

Women reject categorization, defend literary voice

Women reject categorization, defend literary voiceA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta They are young and beautiful women writers; thus it was that literary critics -- mostly men -- categorized them as the Sastra Wangi (fragrant literature) generation of Indonesian writers.

Security boosted at Jakarta mall

Security boosted at Jakarta mall INDONESIA: Armed Indonesian policemen were deployed Saturday to a Jakarta shopping mall after the US and Australian embassies warned their nationals of a possible bomb attack there in the next three days.

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Headings 1. Lopers 2 Newspaper vendors feted Syrian units head home to hero's welcome 3. Foreign (2 x 22) Govt to meet House about foreigners in Aceh

Newspaper vendors feted

Newspaper vendors feted The Jakarta Post JakartaFor Agus, 27, being able to take a day off to spend time with his eight-month old daughter, Syaula, even during an official holiday such as Friday's, is a luxury."I work seven days a week, usually 12 hours a day," said Agus, who earns Rp 1.

On the record

On the recordArtist : Netral Album : Hitam (Kancut Record)One of the notable rock groups worth mentioning in the country, the trio Netral, has done what an established group's gotta do: Quit a major label -- which interferes too much with the creative process and is not too transparent about money...

[b]Please check headings

Please check headings 1 x 35 Security boosted at Jakarta mall Rod Stewart to marry at Eiffel Tower Jackson has huge debt: Prosecutors JP/2/Hilite Train derails in Vietnam, 11 killed

Indonesians take top spot for early risers

Indonesians take top spot for early risersIndonesians take the top spot for early risers in the Asia- Pacific region, while Taiwanese are the last out of bed, a study on sleep habits showed on March 6.Nine in 10 of the Indonesians polled are out of bed by 7 a.m.

Finding fine restaurants in the heart of Jakarta

Finding fine restaurants in the heart of JakartaRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta "Do you want the food to be warmed in the microwave, sir?" asked a waiter at Pelangi Cafe inside Hotel Ambhara near the block M area, to my great surprise after letting the food I had ordered go untouched for almost an...