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Govt urged to push industry to use local farm goods

Govt urged to push industry to use local farm goodsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's focus on developing certain manufacturing sectors that could optimize use of domestic agricultural products has been warmly welcomed, as it would eventually benefit farmers who represent the...

A new global job with a global responsibility

A new global job with a global responsibility U.S. President George W. Bush has nominated deputy secretary of defense, Paul D. Wolfowitz, for the post of president of the World Bank. While a confirmation is almost a sure thing, the nomination has stirred controversy because of Wolfowitz's role in...

A few more months matter

A few more months matterNew uncertainty has clouded the build up to local elections, which will allow the people to directly elect their governors, mayors and regents from this June onward.As election time approaches, the Constitutional Court last week issued a verdict regarding Law No.

Aviation school turns back students

Aviation school turns back studentsThe Indonesian State Aviation School (STPI) at the Flight Training Center (PLP) in Curug, Tangerang regency, Banten, has closed its doors to new students for the third consecutive year this year.

Demand for conventional offices surges

Demand for conventional offices surges The demand for conventional office space in Jakarta is projected to further gain ground this year in line with the more promising outlook in the country's economy.

1. PDIP: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS

1. PDIP: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Tension high on eve of PDI-P meeting 2. GOLF: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Wiratchant wins the Indonesia Open 3. EASTER: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Churches packed on peaceful Easter 4. ACEH: 1 LINE 32 COUNTS Acehnese demarcate land without govt

A new global job with a global responsibility

A new global job with a global responsibility U.S. President George W. Bush has nominated deputy secretary of defense, Paul D. Wolfowitz, for the post of president of the World Bank. While a confirmation is almost a sure thing, the nomination has stirred controversy because of Wolfowitz's role in...

Arun gas output back to normal

Arun gas output back to normalLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGas output in the Arun field, operated by oil and gas company PT ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia (EMOI), in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, has returned to normal following a leak discovered in a pipeline last week.

Losari, home to hand-rolled 'kretek' cigarettes

Losari, home to hand-rolled 'kretek' cigarettesThe recent take over of Indonesian cigarette maker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna Tbk by Philip Morris Inc. has gained wide media attention. The media has run many stories on several aspects of the surprising takeover.

Armed man assaults busway guard

Armed man assaults busway guard JAKARTA: A busway security guard had to have five stitches for a gash on his forehead after a passenger beat him with a pistol during a quarrel aboard a bus on Saturday.Eyewitnesses said that the guard, Hendrik, told the passenger, Mulyono, that he was standing too...

Myanmar says reforms being accepted, ASEAN disagrees

Myanmar says reforms being accepted, ASEAN disagreesAung Hla Tun, Reuters/YangonArmy-ruled Myanmar's paramount leader, Senior Gen. Than Shwe, said on Sunday his government's democratic reforms were being accepted internationally, despite signs southeast Asia is losing patience with the junta.

Will democracy, security-sector reform discourage terrorism?

Will democracy, security-sector reform discourage terrorism?Anak Agung Banyu Perwita, Bandung The tragedy of Sept. 11 in the United States and other terrorist attacks in many regions of the world, including in Indonesia, have increased the significance of security sector reform in general and in...

Kamal Malang flooded for 5 months

Kamal Malang flooded for 5 monthsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTwelve-year-old Arman hurriedly stripped off all his clothes and jumped into a dark green-colored pond, alongside where his four friends had been playing handball, the only team game possible after the village's...

Traffic law

Traffic law It is great to see ideas on dealing with the gridlock in our nation's capital city. The monorail and busway should provide excellent solutions if they are implemented extensively and managed professionally.

11 people arrested for hoarding fuel

11 people arrested for hoarding fuelOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungLampung Police Headquarters detained on Saturday 11 people for alleged fuel hoarding.Lampung Police chief Brig. Gen. Rasyid Ridho said the suspects had been caught red-handed buying massive volumes of fuel from several...

Investor doubt grows with each protest

Investor doubt grows with each protestRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRecent disturbances in the construction of a toll road here highlight investor uncertainty, which has been exacerbated by the government's failure to keep its promise to issue the much- awaited regulation on land...

Pelindo to built new multipurpose terminal

Pelindo to built new multipurpose terminalThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn order to increase the capacity of Tanjung Priok International Seaport, state-owned port operator PT Pelindo II is developing a 500-hectare multipurpose terminal in East Ancol, North Jakarta, which is expected to commence...

Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivity

Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivityT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta It is a serious meeting. Participants work hard to find ways to improve company performance, and sometimes they argue fiercely against each other. It is like any other meeting.

Regional dances on TV

Regional dances on TVFrom Media IndonesiaA program to mark private TV station TPI's recent anniversary showcased some regional dances, beginning with a Sundanese dance performed gracefully by Raden Hedi Junus.

Octopuses can 'walk' on two legs

Octopuses can 'walk' on two legsTwo little species of Indian Ocean octopus can tuck up six of their arms while running on the other two, U.S. researchers reported on Thursday.They can use their other six arms to disguise themselves from predators, either as rolling coconuts or clumps of floating...

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, March 28, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, March 28, 2005Exhibitions* Grafis S. Prinka's Solo Exhibition, at Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), until March 30 * Painting Sebuah Tafsir Visual by Muhamad Yusuf, Arok Dedes Pramoedya at Komunitas Utan Kayu, Jl.

People suffer more

People suffer moreFrom Media IndonesiaSome circles in society agree with the increase in fuel prices because it provides a compensation fund for the poor, while others are against it because the people will be further burdened.

'Corny scenarios, bad actors'

'Corny scenarios, bad actors'After a few decades of hibernation, the Indonesian film industry has revived with scores of young moviemakers and actors. In observance of the National Film Day, which falls on March 30, The Jakarta Post asked residents their views on the quality of local movies.

Councillor arrested at club with joints

Councillor arrested at club with joints BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Police here arrested a local councillor identified by the initials AY, on Friday night after he and his friends were caught in a karaoke club in the city with a supply of drugs.

The machine lost in translation

The machine lost in translation BEIJING: China imported a U.S.-made scream machine to scare away the birds at Beijing airport -- except they didn't recognize the noises and refused to budge.The bird-dispersing equipment had recorded the screams of American birds or the sounds of the birds' natural...

Thai golfer Wiratchant wins Indonesia Open

Thai golfer Wiratchant wins Indonesia OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Thailand's Thaworn Wiratchant sealed victory in style at the US$1 million Standard Chartered Indonesia Open 2005 on Sunday, sinking a five-foot birdie for a scorching 25-under par 255.

Music concert to be staged at Borobudur

Music concert to be staged at BorobudurEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA huge stage will be set up at Borobudur temple compound for a concert titled Borobudur Live in Concert, complete with full orchestra and choir, on April 23, 2005.

Poverty remains in the heart of 'medern' Jakarta

Poverty remains in the heart of 'medern' JakartaDamar Harsanto and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn Central Jakarta where multinational companies, government offices as well as most embassies are located, the Central Jakarta municipality appears to be failing to solve the glaring...

* Gas output returns to normal at Arun Page 2

* Gas output returns to normal at Arun Page 2 * Munir murder a domestic affair: Wirayuda Page 4 * Rice imperialism comes back to haunt Indonesia Page 7 * Broke aviation school rejects new admissions Page 8 * Rainman works his magic to keep golfers on course Page 10 * Troops on alert as Filipinos...

Tension high at PDI-P congress

Tension high at PDI-P congressDwi Atmanta and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) begins on Monday its six-day national congress, which will likely be highlighted by efforts from the incumbent leader, Megawati Soekarnoputri, to win...

Price of imported oil worsens Thailand's public accounts

Price of imported oil worsens Thailand's public accountsDeutsche Presse-Agentur, BangkokThailand is facing its first trade deficit since the 1997 economic crash, mostly because of high imported oil prices, the government said.

Quarantine engine to defend enterprise network

Quarantine engine to defend enterprise networkZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idOne of the unwelcome repercussions of the escalating tension between Indonesia and Malaysia has been the explosion of cyber attacks.

Governor tells public to avoid poultry with bird flu symptoms

Governor tells public to avoid poultry with bird flu symptomsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso warned Jakarta residents to be wary of avian flu and to avoid eating fowl that displayed avian flu symptoms even though the Jakarta Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Agency has...

Wiratchant keeps lead, four-way tie at second

Wiratchant keeps lead, four-way tie at secondMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Overnight leader Thaworn Wiratchant weathered the storm at the U$$1 million Standard Chartered Indonesia Open 2005 to remain atop the leaderboard on Saturday.

Homemade cigarette industry relies on word of mouth

Homemade cigarette industry relies on word of mouthThe Jakarta Post, CirebonWhile large cigarette companies have a large marketing network, organized in a professional way, cigarette producers in Losari depend on word of mouth for promotion.

Aussie soccer expects smooth sailing into Asia

Aussie soccer expects smooth sailing into AsiaAssociated Press, Sydney, Australia Australia's soccer chief said on Saturday he expected no problems in leaving the Oceania Football Confederation to join its Asian counterpart, and that the move could happen as early as June.

Acehnese demarcate land without govt

Acehnese demarcate land without govtNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehZamzami, 52, a resident of Lamjabat village, Meuraxa district in Banda Aceh, has a new task. As a former village administrative chief, he has been asked by residents to help them demarcate their land.

1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x42)

1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x42)Megawati's statesmanship could be put to the test 2. Graft (35) - 48 pts 4cols 2line (2x28) Susilo seeks clerics' help in graft fight 3. Exxon (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x28) Arun gas output back to normal --- 5. Photos (2), oddworld and iklan

Sharp rise in Malay teenage pregnancies detected in Singapore=

Sharp rise in Malay teenage pregnancies detected in Singapore= Deutsche Presse-Agentur SingaporePregnancies among Malay teenagers in Singapore have more than quadrupled in recent years, fostering new videos to help embarrassed parents talk to their offspring about sex, The Sunday Times said.

Tiger offers low fare to six cities

Tiger offers low fare to six citiesSINGAPORE: Budget carrier Tiger Airways announced on Sunday it is offering one-way fares of US$6 to its entire network of 10 cities in six Southeast Asian countries.The booking period starts on Monday through April 1 and is valid for mid-week travel on Mondays to...

Teachers' strike harms students

Teachers' strike harms studentsFrom Koran TempoMost teachers of the state junior high school in Jembatan Baru, West Jakarta, went on strike on March 16 to demand transparency in the school's fund management and fee increase.The action triggered a student demonstration in the school grounds.

SOEs yet to live up to expectations

SOEs yet to live up to expectationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite a staggering combined income of Rp 495.2 trillion (some US$53 billion) -- comprising 25 percent of the nation's combined economic activity -- the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) has yet to live up to expectations, a...

TV Program: Monday, March 28, 2005

TV Program: Monday, March 28, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Children Drama: Karna8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:00 p.m.

Indonesia Open

Indonesia Open Leading scores in the final round of the Indonesian Open at the par-70 Cenkareng Golf Club in Jakarta on Sunday: 255 - Thaworn Wiratchant (Tha) 63-63-66-63 260 - Raphael Jacquelin (Fra) 64-67-64-65 261 - Adam Fraser (Aus) 66-65-68-62 262 - Frankie Minoza (Phi) 67-67-62-66, Colin...

Rice imperialism comes back to haunt RI, causes famine

Rice imperialism comes back to haunt RI, causes famineA'an Suryana, JakartaSurya, an Indonesian exchange student, drags his feet into his room in a student dormitory. He has just returned from a McDonald's outlet, some 30 minutes walk from the dormitory, located in the compound of the Nanyang...

More companies turn to serviced offices

More companies turn to serviced officesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Serviced office companies remain optimistic about strong demand this year due to increased inquires and new sign-ups, but are still refraining from expanding in Jakarta despite the encouraging signs.

Who fights for the poor?

Who fights for the poor?Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's decision to raise fuel prices has sparked public protests. Most people opposed to the rises, including House of Representatives legislators, claim to be fighting for the interests of the poor, who analysts say are the...

Japan puts blame on Zico, Nakata for Iran loss

Japan puts blame on Zico, Nakata for Iran lossAgence France-Presse, Tokyo Japan's World Cup squad returned home on Saturday after a shock 2-1 loss to Iran overnight with coach Zico under fire for gambling too much on out-of-form Fiorentina midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata.

Weaving their way to better life

Weaving their way to better life The tiny islands of the East Nusa Tenggara archipelago are known for the richness of its hand-woven textiles, or ikat.In recent years, the ikat of Alor island have become widely known and valued as quality hand-woven textiles that use only natural materials, and...

'Janji Joni' delivers sampler

'Janji Joni' delivers sampler of Jakarta indie music Paul F. Agusta Contributor/JakartaThe new road adventure comedy from Kalyana Shira Films, Janji Joni, to be released on April 28, will take viewers not only on a mad, slap-dash journey through the teeming streets of Indonesia's capital city, but...