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Wed, 25 May 2005
Legal matters hinders move to suspend KPU chief
Legal matters hinders move to suspend KPU chiefMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post,JakartaLegal loopholes in the election law have prevented the government and the House of Representatives from immediately suspending General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin...
Wed, 25 May 2005
TV Program: Thursday, May 26, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, May 26, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 25 May 2005
No blackouts on Monday, Wednesday not as lucky
No blackouts on Monday, Wednesday not as luckyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaNo blackouts were reported in Java and Bali on Monday despite the reduced power supply in the area, although the planned rotating blackouts would likely take place on Wednesday, the state utility firm PT PLN said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Facts about Ultra Milk
Facts about Ultra MilkUltra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest bacteria count, which arrives daily at the Ultra Milk plant in less than two hours from associations of dairies all around Bandung.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Economy strunggles over shaky political ground
Economy strunggles over shaky political groundUmar Juoro, Jakarta The strong political support that voters gave to directly elected President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and the take-over of the largest political party Golkar by Vice President Jusuf Kalla, has not yet turned the government into a...
Wed, 25 May 2005
House commission hawkish over ongonging Aceh peace talks
House commission hawkish over ongonging Aceh peace talksTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLegislators and the government have agreed not to open the door for more talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) should the next round fail to strike a deal to put an end to the armed conflict in the...
Wed, 25 May 2005
Govt points to progress, but chronic problems remain
Govt points to progress, but chronic problems remainThe Jakarta Post JakartaA persistently high unemployment rate and the problem of chronic graft in the bureaucracy leading to a high cost economy are overshadowing the current administration's successes in maintaining macroeconomic stability, a...
Wed, 25 May 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Hope for treatment on autoimmune diseases
Hope for treatment on autoimmune diseasesEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wiry Hendrik Kurnia was just eight years old when he first felt the pain in his Achilles tendon. The pain worsened each day until he could not walk at all.
Wed, 25 May 2005
checked --JSR
checked --JSR 'Hallyu' wave flows on in IndonesiaEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On her first chance to go to South Korea, Korean TV drama buff Lanny Tricya, 32, immediately prepared for the tour in her own special way.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Jealous woman threatens girlfriend of former boyfriend
Jealous woman threatens girlfriend of former boyfriendAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaAn intensely jealous woman has been detained for allegedly threatening to blow up the school where the girlfriend of her ex- boyfriend works in the United States.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Libel case closed against 'SCTV'
Libel case closed against 'SCTV' YOGYAKARTA: A defamation case between Gadjah Mada University economist Revrisond Baswir and SCTV has been closed, after the former publicly apologized on Monday to the private television station.
Wed, 25 May 2005
'Kartu Seru' holders have freedom in Singapore
'Kartu Seru' holders have freedom in SingaporeThanks to a cooperation agreement, Bank NISP customers traveling to Singapore can now withdraw money from 360 ATMs belonging to the OCBC Bank of Singapore.All Bank NISP holders of "Kartu Seru" cards can withdraw money from all ATMs belonging to OCBC...
Wed, 25 May 2005
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gamblingFrom RepublikaA betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Three die in fresh clash in Maluku
Three die in fresh clash in MalukuM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonFresh clashes have erupted in West Maluku Tenggara regency, Maluku on Friday, killing three people and injuring 51 others, police said on Monday.According to chief of West Maluku Tenggara police, Comr. Pol.
Wed, 25 May 2005
A foreign affair
A foreign affair President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono embarks today on, arguably, his most important state visit since taking office. For the next 10 days, he will visit two global powers -- the United States and Japan -- along with fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) member Vietnam.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Siaw flies flag alone in billiard cup last eight
Siaw flies flag alone in billiard cup last eightMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Siaw Wieto is the last man standing as the only national squad player through to the quarterfinals of the fourth leg of the A Mild Billiard Cup 2005 on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Acupuncture gaining more popularity in Indonesia
Acupuncture gaining more popularity in IndonesiaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaOnce discounted as non-scientific healing method, acupuncture has gained growing credibility and popularity internationally.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Cemex to sell Gresik stake: Govt
Cemex to sell Gresik stake: GovtBloomberg, Jakarta Cemex SA, the world's third-biggest cement maker, agreed to sell its minority stake in PT Semen Gresik, ending a seven-year effort to acquire the Indonesian company, Indonesia's top economics minister said.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest
Ultra Milk only uses the finest fresh milk with the lowest bacteria arriving daily at the Ultra Milk plant in less than two hours from associations of dairies all over Bandung. Prior to the production process, the following are the tests used to ensure milk quality: Taste and aroma check;...
Wed, 25 May 2005
Susilo to open RI handicraft exhibit in Tokyo visit
Susilo to open RI handicraft exhibit in Tokyo visitZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is to open a handicraft exhibition in Tokyo during his scheduled visit to Japan next week, to promote Indonesian culture and hopefully boost trade, tourism and investment...
Wed, 25 May 2005
TNI and police still needed in Aceh
TNI and police still needed in Aceh In the May 14 edition of The Jakarta Post, critics asked why the government failed to withdraw troops from Aceh after lifting the state of civil emergency in the province.
Wed, 25 May 2005
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Mar 23 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates May 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,530.76 6,773.76 7,188.24 7,116.23Brunei dollar 1 5,995.67 5,390.45 5,722.97 5,662.98Canadian dollar 1 7,883.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Jakarta to host infrastructure meet
Jakarta to host infrastructure meetThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration will host the Jakarta Infrastructure Summit late next month in a bid to attract local and foreign investors to take part in infrastructure development, including the seven planned inner city toll roads.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Susilo and Koizumi set to officiate FTA talks
Susilo and Koizumi set to officiate FTA talksZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Japan Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi are set to officially begin negotiations on a bilateral Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) during Susilo's visit to Japan next week,...
Wed, 25 May 2005
-Growing interest in MICE business in Singapore
-Growing interest in MICE business in Singapore -Singapore retains its status as Asia's top MICE destination Singapore has served as a trading hub and financial center for Southeast Asia thanks to its strategic location and environment conducive to international business activities.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Singapore Embassy responds
Singapore Embassy responds I refer to the article S'pore a 'killing field' for RI migrant workers: Study, published in The Jakarta Post on May 16.The article, based on a "study" carried out by the Institute for Ecosoc Rights (IER), contains unsubstantiated allegations and factual inaccuracies...
Wed, 25 May 2005
Govt probing into haj graft case
Govt probing into haj graft case JAKARTA: Special antigraft team chief Hendarman Supandji has asked police investigators to declare suspects within two weeks in a matter of alleged corruption in the management of the Islamic haj pilgrimage during the period 2001-2005.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Economist Mubyarto dies at 67
Economist Mubyarto dies at 67Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaEconomist Mubyarto passed away on Tuesday after being treated for three days at the Dr. Sardjito Hospital in Yogyakarta for a heart problem and pleurisy. He was 67.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Bank NISP thanks customers with drawing
Bank NISP thanks customers with drawing Relaxing in a trendy up-market cafe, Shinta, a mother of two in her 30s, sips her cup of tea and sits back to enjoy a music performance by a reality TV star."God bless Bank NISP, if it were not for them, I'd probably be at home watching TV, thinking about...
Wed, 25 May 2005
Relief aid still stranded in sea port
Relief aid still stranded in sea portApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanHundreds of containers of humanitarian relief aid are still stranded in Belawan port in North Sumatra despite central government instructions that all of them be taken immediately to tsunami and earthquake victims in Aceh...
Wed, 25 May 2005
Separated twins girls may have babies, doctors says
Separated twins girls may have babies, doctors saysAgence France-Presse, SingaporeIndonesian twin girls who were conjoined at the abdomen and hip can look to a future as mothers after they were successfully separated in a 10-hour operation in Singapore, their doctors said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Four nabbed for private TV porn
Four nabbed for private TV porn JAKARTA: Four persons identified as Aheng, Liliani Ukardi, Chuah Sioe Luan and Rudi, were recently arrested for illegally broadcasting foreign and pornographic programs to their customers across the city, police said on Monday.City Police special crime unit chief Sr.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Jakarta shares end lower on selling in Astra, bank stocks
Jakarta shares end lower on selling in Astra, bank stocksDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended lower on Monday on selling in carmaker Astra International and many bank stocks because of worries over rising interest rates, dealers said.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Eradicate pornography
Eradicate pornographyFrom Media IndonesiaThe sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern.Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Prosecutors probe alleged graft in KPUD
Prosecutors probe alleged graft in KPUDBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is investigating allegations of corruption in the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) involving around Rp 13 billion (US$1.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Use religious teachings to fight corruption, President says
Use religious teachings to fight corruption, President saysSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangBuddhists flocked to Borobudur temple here on Tuesday to commemorate the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment with a series of religious processions held at the ceremony, which was also attended by President...
Wed, 25 May 2005
President's anticorruption drive
President's anticorruption driveFrom Koran TempoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's move to fight corruption offers hope for tougher action against graft practices. He has started with the formation of a coordinating team for corruption eradication.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Malaysia, RI troops hold joint exercise
Malaysia, RI troops hold joint exerciseMALAYSIA: Malaysian and Indonesian troops began an annual joint exercise in the Malaysian state of Sabah, on Borneo island, to foster closer ties, a news report said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Asia's growth to slow to 5.25%: IMF
Asia's growth to slow to 5.25%: IMFEconomic expansion in Asia is expected to slow to 5.25 percent in 2005 from 6.25 percent in 2004 as export growth subsides, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in an in-house publication.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Jealous woman detained for threatening to blow up school
Jealous woman detained for threatening to blow up schoolAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAn intensely jealous woman has been detained for allegedly threatening to blow up the school where the girlfriend of her ex- boyfriend works in the United States.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Cosmetics shipment thieves arrested
Cosmetics shipment thieves arrested JAKARTA: City police officers said they had arrested six people last week in Pekayon subdistrict, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, for alleged theft of a full-size shipping container loaded with cosmetics, which was about to be exported.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Clinton to revisit tsunami-hit countries
Clinton to revisit tsunami-hit countries SRI LANKA: Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will make his second visit to Asia this year to ensure that the world's attention remains focused on tsunami recovery efforts, the United Nations said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 May 2005
Malaysia must engage with Asia to manage its vulnerabilities
Malaysia must engage with Asia to manage its vulnerabilitiesMukul G. Asher, Singapore Perceptions about Malaysia being a successful middle-income country are increasingly being coupled with concerns about its domestic and external vulnerabilities which, if not addressed urgently, could jeopardize...
Tue, 24 May 2005
Female artist, NGO help fight against human trafficking
Female artist, NGO help fight against human traffickingSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Gunungkidul, YogyakartaThe fourth grade students looked very happy as renowned TV presenter Dewi Hughes "taught" in front of their class.
Tue, 24 May 2005
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Jakarta Some 57 years ago, in 1948, Vice-President Mohammad Hatta made a speech titled Mendayung di antara dua karang or rowing between two reefs. The reefs that Vice President Hatta referred to in his historic speech were, the growing antagonism between two...
Tue, 24 May 2005
President's anti-corruption drive
President's anti-corruption driveFrom Koran TempoPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's move to fight corruption offers hope for tougher action against graft practices. He has started with the formation of a coordinating team for corruption eradication.
Tue, 24 May 2005
Relief aid still stranded in Belawan port
Relief aid still stranded in Belawan portApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/MedanHundreds of containers of humanitarian relief aid are still stranded in Belawan port in North Sumatra despite central government instructions that all of them be taken immediately to tsunami and earthquake victims in...
Tue, 24 May 2005
Singapore Embassy
Singapore Embassy responds I refer to the article S'pore a 'killing field' for RI migrant workers: Study, published in The Jakarta Post on May 16.The article, based on a "study" carried out by the Institute for Ecosoc Rights (IER), contains unsubstantiated allegations and factual inaccuracies...
Tue, 24 May 2005
[b]Businessmen could take their own interests into the public
Businessmen could take their own interests into the public sphere, a common phenomenon during the Soeharto era.;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Shaky political ground for the economy JP/6/JUOROShaky political ground for the economyUmar Juoro Jakarta The strong political support that voters gave to directly...