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Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Empty-handed Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatum
Empty-handed Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatumMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Boxing champion Chris John's embittered former trainer has set a Friday deadline to receive his remaining compensation payment for alleged breach of contract."I'm only pursuing my rights.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Summit lacked poverty eradication action plan
Summit lacked poverty eradication action planZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile welcoming last week's declaration of the New Asia-Africa Strategic Partnership, a coalition of NGOs criticized the absence of an action plan to address issues such as the expansion of multinational firms,...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
TV Today: Friday, April 29, 2005
TV Today: Friday, April 29, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabulaga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Policemen kills himself after shooting superior
Policemen kills himself after shooting superiorIndra Harsaputra and Eva Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/JakartaA policeman, apparently under stress, shot himself on Wednesday after shooting a senior colleague at a police station in Jombang, East Java.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
1. JSX: 2 X 21
1. JSX: 2 X 21 Susilo steps in to ease panic over rupiah 2. MANDIRI: 4 X 9 Mandiri Bank CEO quizzed by prosecutors 3. SHOOTING: 3 X 14 Policemen kills himself after shooting superior 4. AIRBUS: 1 X 39 Airbus's giant A380 soars on maiden flight
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Asian markets end mostly lower
Asian markets end mostly lowerAgencies, Hong Kong/JakartaTokyo and Hong Kong shares on Wednesday were pulled down by the decline on Wall Street, with most markets in the region following suit and finishing lower.Japan's Nikkei Stock Average of 225 selected issues dropped 30.41 points, or 0.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Samarinda polls to cost Rp 13b
Samarinda polls to cost Rp 13bSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Funds worth a total of Rp 13 billion (US$1.4 million) have been approved for the direct mayoral elections in Samarinda next year, an official says.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Commerce raises Niaga stake to 61.1%
Commerce raises Niaga stake to 61.1%KUALA LUMPUR: Commerce Asset-Holding Bhd., Malaysia's No. 2 lender by assets, bought 6.53 percent of PT Bank Niaga, raising its stake in the Indonesian lender for a second time in two weeks to tap demand for loans in Southeast Asia's biggest economy.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
ASEAN checks recalcitrant Australia's treaty snub
ASEAN checks recalcitrant Australia's treaty snubSid Astbury, Deutsche France-Agentur/Sydney, AustraliaAustralian Prime Minister John Howard has set himself up for a big serving of humble pie by holding out for so long against signing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations' Treaty of Amity and...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Waste keeps the lights on in Bali
Waste keeps the lights on in BaliWasti Atmodjo, Contributor, DenpasarBali has long faced problems disposing of its waste. As one of the world's top holiday destinations, the island is gradually losing its attractiveness as it fails to deal with its garbage, and piles can now be seen in every corner...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
The Netherlands will make 200 million euros available for
The Netherlands will make 200 million euros available for reconstruction aid for the Tsunami victims. In the next five years Indonesia and Sri Lanka, both long-standing development partners of the Netherlands, will receive extra support to deal with the long term reconstruction work in the stricken...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Ready to help, but no one asked
Ready to help, but no one asked I am interested to know why your country did not ask for help with rescuing village people trapped in the aftermath of the recent earthquake on the island of Nias.I am a member of New Zealand's Specialized Urban Search And Rescue task force, and we were saddened to...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 27, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
1. Malacca (45) -- 48 pts 3cols 3line (3x18)
1. Malacca (45) -- 48 pts 3cols 3line (3x18)RI, S'pore reaffirm pledge to protect Malacca Strait2. Pilkada (40) -- 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x28) Govt issues decree allowing delay in regional elections 3. Peace (45) -- 36pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Taiwan KMT chief calls for peace with China 4.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Ex-BIN official resists fact-finding team's summons
Ex-BIN official resists fact-finding team's summonsRidwan M. Sijabat and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite requests from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the former secretary of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) Nurhadi Djazuli said on Wednesday that he would not comply with a...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
SBY urged to work harder to boost his govt's image
SBY urged to work harder to boost his govt's imageHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers have urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to work harder to reverse what they perceive to be signs of the trust he won from the people six months ago dwindling.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Poso Police prepare to secure elections
Poso Police prepare to secure electionsPOSO, Central Sulawesi: Poso Police held a security exercises on Wednesday to prepare for the June election of the next Poso regent.Hundreds of officers joined the military-style exercises along the city's main thoroughfares that attracted a large crowd of...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Communicating risks of disasters to insecure public
Communicating risks of disasters to insecure publicArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta In a terse, sharp remark on the sheer panic that enveloped Padang after a powerful quake jolted the province, an academic- cum-journalist colleague said, "Our society is sick. We need to do something".
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Sheikh Yusuf named national hero
Sheikh Yusuf named national heroThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHistory binds South Africa and Indonesia closer together as Pretoria will declare the shrine dedicated to Indonesian national hero Sheikh Yusuf al-Taj al Khalwatial-Maqasari in the Maccasar area near Cape Town a national monument.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatum
Sutan gives Chris John an ultimatumMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Boxing champion Chris John's embittered former trainer has set a Friday deadline to receive his remaining compensation payment for alleged breach of contract."I'm only pursuing my rights.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Prosecutors quiz ministry official
Prosecutors quiz ministry official JAKARTA: The Jakarta Provincial Prosecutor's Office questioned Ministry of Transportation Secretary-General Umar Rusdi on Wednesday in connection with a corruption case involving budget funds spent on a 2003 project for the computerized administration of state...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
NGOs skeptical of Aceh aid transparency
NGOs skeptical of Aceh aid transparencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Do you believe that the Rp 41 trillion in funds apportioned to finance the rehabilitation and reconstruction of disaster- devastated Aceh and Nias in North Sumatra, will not be embezzled?," an activist with Indonesia Corruption Watch...
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
RI, S'pore reaffirm pledge to protect Malacca Straits
RI, S'pore reaffirm pledge to protect Malacca StraitsAgencies, Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur Indonesia and Singapore on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to protect the Straits of Malacca which remains a dangerous waterway despite joint naval patrols.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
BMW 3 Series shows off new features
BMW 3 Series shows off new featuresPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSports car aficionados will have another option for their shopping lists with the launching of the new BMW 3 Series here.
Thu, 28 Apr 2005
Libraries fail to lure students to come
Libraries fail to lure students to comeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLibrarians working at highschools in Greater Jakarta agreed on Tuesday that school libraries in the city were failing to attract more students because they were neither "fun" nor "relaxing".
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
PT ORIX Indonesia Finance: Customer Satisfaction - Number One
PT ORIX Indonesia Finance: Customer Satisfaction - Number One Priority Customer satisfaction! This is one of the keys to success for PT ORIX Indonesia Finance (ORIF), a company providing leasing services.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Protesters take over KPUD office
Protesters take over KPUD office BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Supporters of Kristop Arya and Sholihul Hadi, who had hoped to contest the election for regional heads, took over the office of the Way Kanan regional election committee (KPUD) in Bandarlampung on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Govt, House to hold talks on Ambalat
Govt, House to hold talks on Ambalat JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will meet with the government on Friday night to discuss the dispute with Malaysia over the offshore Ambalat oil block in the Sulawesi Sea.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
4heads
4heads 1. Poverty (1x35) People urged to voice their demands 2. BUMN (1x40) Govt to force state firms to join Jamsostek 3. Koica (3x16) S. Korea allocates US$5.4m in grant aid to Indonesia 4. Educate (2x32) Military joins education expo to attract potential recruits
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Siak Zamrud denies obtaining loan from Bank Mandiri
Siak Zamrud denies obtaining loan from Bank MandiriEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaA little known Riau-based company, PT Siak Zamrud Pusaka, shed some light on Tuesday into the alleged lending scandal at the giant Bank Mandiri, currently being investigated by the Attorney General's Office...
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Partnership helps forge economic independence
Partnership helps forge economic independenceZakki P. Hakim and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe new Asian-African partnership will help developing countries in both continents achieve economic independence, the United Nation's special envoy for UN reform, Ali Alatas, has said.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Exclusive zone, territorial claims
Exclusive zone, territorial claimsFrom KompasAn article in Kompas daily (March 7) written by I Basis Susilo noted that Indonesia's loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands was due to the lack of a continuous presence, effective settlement and guarantee for nature conservation on border islands.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Jakarta stocks index rises for 1st day in three
Jakarta stocks index rises for 1st day in threeBloomberg, JakartaIndonesian stocks rose on Tuesday for the first day in three as the rupiah strengthened from a three-year low against the dollar. PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's largest maker of instant noodles, paced gains.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Sex trafficking growing in SE Asia: Experts
Sex trafficking growing in SE Asia: ExpertsFayen Wong, Reuters/SingaporeHuman rights activists called on Southeast Asian governments on Tuesday to crack down on sex tourism and child trafficking, saying the problem was becoming more rampant.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Korean food, rich in flavor but low in fat
Korean food, rich in flavor but low in fatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Seoul-born Lupina Cho, 27, meal time is family time. It is a time when families enjoy the food and mothers spoil their families with many side dishes. Meat, especially beef, is a treat for her family.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
'Asinan' vs. 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life
'Asinan' vs. 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of lifeA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"Asinan!," we said almost together in a dinner at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, four years ago, referring to the pickled vegetable salad kimchi that had just been put into small bowls on our tables.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Cipularang road opens for free
Cipularang road opens for free BANDUNG: Motorists for the moment can travel for free on the new 41.3-km Cipularang toll road, which was opened on Tuesday at 6 a.m. by developer PT Jasa Marga.Company official Singgih S.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
S. Korea allocates US$5.4m in grant aid to Indonesia
S. Korea allocates US$5.4m in grant aid to IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mindful of the hardships it went through in the tough days after the Korean War in the 1950s, the Republic of Korea, or South Korea, has been avidly pursuing its calling to grow together with the other 140-odd developing...
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Inculcating
Inculcating creativity in our daily life Dewi Susanti Jakarta Muhammad Zuhdi wrote an attractive article entitled Education and Creativity, published in The Jakarta Post on April 2. The article discussed the importance of creativity and suggested that it should be part of formal education, a...
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
M'sia blocks anti-Myanmar motion in parliament
M'sia blocks anti-Myanmar motion in parliamentAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurMalaysia has blocked a parliamentary motion seeking to deny Myanmar the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairmanship next year unless it implements democratic reforms, a lawmaker said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Mohamad Iqbal gives tsunami victims a face
Mohamad Iqbal gives tsunami victims a faceChristina Schott, Contributor, JakartaA hundred thirty-thousand dead, 40,000 missing, half a million homeless -- the tsunami in Aceh produced such unimaginable numbers of victims that many remain anonymous; part of an inconceivable statistic.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Rupiah Rates April 26
Rupiah Rates April 26 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,992.75 7,210.57 7,641.24 7,561.94 Brunei dollar 1 6,224.20 5,613.85 5,950.47 5,887.42 Canadian dollar 1 8,279.51 7,469.13 7,915.39 7,833.10 Swiss franc 1 8,630.70 7,785.82 8,251.14 8,165.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
1. KPU ----- 3x16
1. KPU ----- 3x16 Election commission ready to clarify corruption report 2. Mandiri - 2x24 Siak Zamrud denies getting loan from Bank Mandiri 3. Drug ---- 2x23 Customs office foils delivery of big consignment of ecstasy 4. Pirate -- 1x36 Pirates hijack Indonesian cargo ship 5.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
TV Program: Thursday, April 28, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, April 28, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabulaga7:30 Cartoon: Hero Classic8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of life
'Asinan' vs 'Kimchi': Variety is the spice of lifeA. Junaidi The Jakarta Post/Jakarta"Asinan!," we said almost together in a dinner at a restaurant in Seoul, South Korea, four years ago, referring to the pickled vegetable salad kimchi that had just been put into small bowls on our tables.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Contains SIX heads
Contains SIX heads1. HASAN: 2 lines, 4 cols, 33 characters Indonesia, South Africa determined to make success of new partnership 2. SEMINAR: 3 lines, 2 cols, 20 characters Action plan vital for best results from A-A summit 3. TROOPS: Syrian troops quit Lebanon after 29 years 4.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Death sentence for corruptors
Death sentence for corruptorsFrom Media IndonesiaThe attorney general has said that capital punishment is still needed to deter criminals, but the sentence has not been handed down to any corruptors, and yet the country is still in the midst of a crisis.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Military joins education expo
Military joins education expoThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe crowd at the Istora Senayan, a sports hall that occasionally is used as an exhibition center in South Jakarta, appeared somewhat unconventional on Tuesday as high school students, university representatives and soldiers all freely mingled.
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
'Dewa wants to show they are proud to be Muslims'
'Dewa wants to show they are proud to be Muslims'Popular local rock group Dewa was reported to the police on Monday by a number of extremist Muslim groups, led by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI), for using the word "Allah" in Arabic script on the cover of its album Laskar Cinta (Soldier of Love).
Wed, 27 Apr 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 26, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 26, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...