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Fri, 11 Mar 2005
JP/5/ELECTION
JP/5/ELECTIONSpirits high in Makassar ahead of direct electionAndi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/MakassarThe direct elections of regional government heads are scheduled for June this year. And, in some places in the country, residents are gearing up for the main event by voting for their community...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Rupiah Rates March 10
Rupiah Rates March 10 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,851.39 7,052.12 7,490.12 7,413.30 Brunei dollar 1 6,085.42 5,465.61 5,805.41 5,745.54 Canadian dollar 1 8,186.43 7,353.06 7,809.75 7,729.65 Swiss franc 1 8,531.20 7,663.32 8,138.65 8,055.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Slowly but surely, Mandarin becomes second foreign language
Slowly but surely, Mandarin becomes second foreign languageEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter four years of freedom for the expression of Chinese culture, the Mandarin language has started attracting Indonesians, as private schools begin to provide Mandarin courses in response to popular...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
JP/7/HASAN
JP/7/HASANEU has become important market for ASEAN productsHassan Wirajuda Jakarta On behalf of my ASEAN Colleagues, let me begin by extending our warmest welcome to the European Union Delegation to the 15th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Kediri relies on cigarette company for progress
Kediri relies on cigarette company for progress =============================================================The East Java town of Kediri has been named as one of the two cities considered as the most attractive investment destinations in the country for 2004, according to an annual survey...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 10, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 10, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
French paedophile suspect seized in Bali
French paedophile suspect seized in Bali A Frenchman wanted in his homeland on child sex charges has been arrested in the Indonesian resort island of Bali, police said on Thursday. Michel Heller was seized at a bungalow in Bunutan village in the east of the island on Wednesday, said Sri Harmiti of...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
JP/19/aceh
JP/19/aceh Acehnese Rafly in Jakarta for concert Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAs if there were no time to mourn, just days after the tsunami devastated his homeland and swept away his family home, Acehnese musician Rafly took his guitar and serune kale (bamboo flute) and wandered around...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Broaching new frontiers in the ASEAN-EU Partnership
Broaching new frontiers in the ASEAN-EU PartnershipBenita Ferrero-Waldner Jakarta Today Indonesia is hosting the 15th regular meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) and of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
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.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
~Labor crunch
~Labor crunch Having postponed the amnesty period over and again, the government has finally taken the decisive step to flush out illegal foreign workers still lurking in the country.After the raid operation, the construction and manufacturing industries have suffered serious labor shortage; many...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Teater Koma looks back at 1978 political ban in latest play
Teater Koma looks back at 1978 political ban in latest playEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaOnce upon a time, in 1978 to be more exact, Teater Koma staged a play about a rather dysfunctional family. The head of the family, Ario, went insane and declared himself King Dasamuka from the Ramayana...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Onshore oil mining a thriving business in Bojonegoro
Onshore oil mining a thriving business in Bojonegoro ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/BojonegoroThe sound of the adzan (call for early morning prayer) has barely ended when Sukardjan starts his day's work. Slowly, the 50-year-old opens the lid of a well and drops a large bucket to the bottom.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
Every time the government raises domestic fuel prices closer
Every time the government raises domestic fuel prices closer to their real economic costs businesspeople always cry havoc, urging the government to firmly deal with the old problems of red tape, illegal levies, corrupt tax and customs services to offset the additional burdens of businesses.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
JP/18/BANYU
JP/18/BANYU I prefer second title if possible... thnks Cinematic chemistry brews a heady concoction in `Banyu Biru' Cinematic chemistry brews groundbreaking genre in Indonesian film Paul F. Agusta Contributor/pfa0109@yahoo.
Fri, 11 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.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSPekanbaru clash kills one, injures 3PEKANBARU, Riau: A group of drunken youths clashed with street vendors on Wednesday night in Pekanbaru, leaving one person dead and three others injured. The clash broke out after the group of youths drank themselves into a state of intoxication on a...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
The political economy of (foreign) language
The political economy of (foreign) languageAziz Munich, Germany Most people when asked to name the international language of business and trade would quickly answer English.And recent surveys show that English is frequently nominated as the most useful and sought-after foreign language in most non-...
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
JP/6/WIDJO
JP/6/WIDJOExtradition 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.
Fri, 11 Mar 2005
JP;WEB;cd;
JP;WEB;cd; ANPAk..r.. Letter-Malaysia Malaysia wants more JP/7/let 'We must remain suspicious of KL' They did it again! Malaysia has awarded two oil concessions to the Dutch company Shell .. in Indonesian territory.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Two Indian auto firms to invest in RI
Two Indian auto firms to invest in RIThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSeeing potential in Indonesia's automotive market, two Indian companies -- Bajaj Auto Ltd. and TVS Motor Co. -- plan to set up manufacturing and assembly plants in the country next year.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Hindu priest impresses upon Balinese gift of life
Hindu priest impresses upon Balinese gift of lifeI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarHindu high priest Ida Pedanda Gde Bang Buruan Manuaba nodded gently and immediately people began to lower the eight turtles into the salty water of Candidasa beach, some 70 kilometers east of the...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Indonesia, India hope for improved trade, investment
Indonesia, India hope for improved trade, investmentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia and India are exploring the possibility of improving investment and trade relations in the coming years, says Minister of Trade Mari E. Pangestu.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Grey Global Group joins WPP
Grey Global Group joins WPPThe Jakarta Post JakartaAnother marketing and communications firm is flying under the wings of the WPP Group, after the global conglomerate, which has also swallowed up communications firms such as J.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
The ASEAN-EU Partnership
The ASEAN-EU PartnershipBenita Ferrero-Waldner, Jakarta Today Indonesia is hosting the 15th regular meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the European Union (EU) and of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
SBY told to summon AG over general's E. Timor acquittal
SBY told to summon AG over general's E. Timor acquittalTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been urged to summon Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh over an Army general's acquittal of human rights violations in the 1999 East Timor carnage.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Settling migrant worker problems
Settling migrant worker problemsV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia A month should be sufficient for the Indonesian government to put its house in order so that it will be easier for its workers to return to work legally in Malaysia.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Joint master plan a must, Ali says
Joint master plan a must, Ali saysDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer governor Ali Sadikin told the city administration on Wednesday to work with neighboring cities on a joint master plan for Greater Jakarta that would address urban woes such as overpopulation, unemployment and...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Growing internationalism vital for modern education
Growing internationalism vital for modern educationSimon Marcus Gower Jakarta It has, to some extent, become habit for people to propose that we now live in "the age of globalization", but globalization has been an on-going process for literally centuries now.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Post-tsunami deal on debt swap signed
Post-tsunami deal on debt swap signedZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaItaly and Indonesia agreed on Wednesday to swap some of Jakarta's debt for the reconstruction of tsunami-affected areas in northern Sumatra and poverty alleviation programs.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Harmful wate too close at home
Harmful wate too close at homeFadli, The Jakarta Post, Galang Baru IslandThe environment minister has gone to Galang Baru Island to personally make sure 3,000 tons of dangerous waste illegally imported from Singapore goes back to that country.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Hindu Day of Silence, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Friday. The Post will reappear on Saturday.-- Publisher
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
AirAsia to serve China: Report
AirAsia to serve China: Report BEIJING: Malaysia's AirAsia is to offer daily services between Bangkok and the southeastern Chinese city of Xiamen, becoming the first no-frills foreign airline to fly to China, state media said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
House opposes extra funds for local elections
House opposes extra funds for local electionsTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaLawmakers opposed on Wednesday a government proposal for an additional Rp 1 trillion (US$107.5 million) in funds to support upcoming regional elections, saying the requested amount was too much.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Clarification sought on governor's status
Clarification sought on governor's statusKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Councillors in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province are demanding an explanation from the police over the naming of NTT Governor Piet Tallo as a suspect in a corruption case.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Prosecutors close in on Adiguna
Prosecutors close in on AdigunaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaProsecutors have requested that the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday resume the trial of Adiguna Sutowo, a prominent businessman charged with murder, rejecting the defense team's motion to throw the case out of court.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Police make arrests in credit cards scam
Police make arrests in credit cards scamThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCity police on Wednesday arrested two people who they allege were involved in fraudulently using a number of Citibank and HSBC credit cards, purchasing products at several shopping centers.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
THAI FOOD FESTIVAL: Hotel Borobudur's General Manager Poul E.
THAI FOOD FESTIVAL: Hotel Borobudur's General Manager Poul E. Bitsch (left) and the Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy H.E. Atchara Seriputra jointly cut a ribbon to open the Thai Food Festival at the hotel's Bogor Cafe.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 10, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 10, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Video Installation VIDEO Spa : Therapy For Everyday Living by Krisna Murti, at Gaya Gallery, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252, www.gayafusion.com). Opening ceremony at 7:30 p.m.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
HS Dillon, a fearless campaigner
HS Dillon, a fearless campaignerJoyeeta Dutta Ray, Contributor, JakartaIn a country rife with corruption it takes a person of immense courage to fight for justice without once giving in. Dr. Harbrinderjit Singh Dillon is one such. As Dr. H. S.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
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.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Military to up spending to modernize equipment
Military to up spending to modernize equipmentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe recent dispute between Indonesia and Malaysia over territory and resources has rung alarm bells for the Indonesian military (TNI) to immediately increase spending to modernize its tattered war machines.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Krung fends off Persebaya at home
Krung fends off Persebaya at homeID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Krung Thai Bank jumped out to an early lead and held off the concerted fightback of Persebaya Surabaya to win 2-1 in an Asian Champions League game in Surabaya on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Ali Sadikin throws gambling issue on Council's table
Ali Sadikin throws gambling issue on Council's tableDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin, who made his name legalizing gambling in the city during his tenure from 1966 to 1977, proposed on Wednesday that the city administration reintroduce gambling in the...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Businesses in Indonesia find success in similiar culture
Businesses in Indonesia find success in similiar cultureAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many Indonesians would recognize the name Texmaco but not Ispat Indo. Both are Indian companies, each with different fates, and between them they represent the wide range of Indian businesses in...
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
1. Toba (1x35)
1. Toba (1x35) Summit to discuss post-tsunami issues 2. Women (2x26) RI women face obstacles in improving political role 3. Pilkada (2x26) House opposes extra funds for local direct elections
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Lesotho man nabbed for dealing drugs
Lesotho man nabbed for dealing drugs JAKARTA: Police arrested a citizen of Lesotho, Ramakau Jonas, 32, outside a Hero grocery store in Ciputat, South Jakarta, on Monday and charged him with dealing drugs.The head of the Jakarta Police's narcotics division, Sr. Comr.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
Speaker supports pay hike proposal
Speaker supports pay hike proposal JAKARTA: House of Representatives Speaker Agung Laksono defended on Wednesday the proposal to increase the salaries of House members by some Rp 15 million (US$1,612) each, saying the current salary was insufficient to cover their operational expenses.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
THAI FOOD FESTIVAL: Hotel Borobudur's General Manager Poul E.
THAI FOOD FESTIVAL: Hotel Borobudur's General Manager Poul E. Bitsch (left) and the Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy H.E. Atchara Seriputra jointly cut a ribbon to open the Thai Food Festival at the hotel's Bogor Cafe.
Thu, 10 Mar 2005
1. TNI: 1 X 42
1. TNI: 1 X 42 Military to up spending to modernize equipment 2. ACEH: 2 X 24 Forum seeks to set up body for Aceh recovery 3. MAID: 2 X 28 Activists call for ruling to protect domestic workers 4. SAWAH: 2 X 24 Villagers evaded tsunami but struggle to survive