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Thu, 19 May 2005
Bumi Sehat Clinic sees both grief and relief
Bumi Sehat Clinic sees both grief and reliefCatherine Wheeler, Contributor, UbudThis account by Robin Lim was prepared by Catherine Wheeler, Robin is the the midwife who founded the Bumi Sehat health clinic in Ubud, Bali. Lim and a team of volunteers went to Aceh as part of a relief project.
Thu, 19 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 18
Rupiah Rates May 18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,502.71 6,745.23 7,160.79 7,087.02 Brunei dollar 1 5,993.37 5,386.52 5,720.23 5,659.46 Canadian dollar 1 7,855.84 7,059.94 7,497.83 7,417.67 Swiss franc 1 8,118.26 7,297.96 7,748.28 7,667.
Thu, 19 May 2005
Susilo calls Arroyo over hostages
Susilo calls Arroyo over hostages JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has called Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to take the necessary measures to help release three Indonesians now being held hostage by separatist rebels in southern Philippines.
Thu, 19 May 2005
Golkar differs over demand for more ministerial posts
Golkar differs over demand for more ministerial postsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Golkar Party reaffirmed on Wednesday its support for the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, which it said was unconditional despite internal pressure for more representation in Cabinet.
Thu, 19 May 2005
Three Papuan separatists nabbed
Three Papuan separatists nabbed JAYAPURA, Papua: Security personnel arrested three alleged Papuan separatists during a raid recently in Sarmy regency, some 150 kilometers west of Jayapura, a senior military officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 May 2005
Islamic programs on TV hailed
Islamic programs on TV hailedFrom RepublikaThe programs with an Islamic tone aired by several private TV stations lately deserve a warm welcome, because such films are very beneficial and provide guidance through their important messages.
Thu, 19 May 2005
Bogor to vaccine over 80,000 infants
Bogor to vaccine over 80,000 infantsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorAs many as 80,623 children under five in Bogor will receive a polio vaccination on May 31 and June 28 to prevent the spread of the disease in the municipality.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Japan, Malaysia begin new FTA talks
Japan, Malaysia begin new FTA talksSean Yoong, Associated Press/Putrajaya, MalaysiaJapan and Malaysia began a new round of negotiations on Tuesday to narrow differences in a planned free trade agreement which they hope to draft before the Malaysian prime minister's visit to Tokyo this month.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 17
Rupiah Rates May 17 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,535.61 6,773.64 7,192.46 7,116.56 Brunei dollar 1 6,002.53 5,397.51 5,729.20 5,670.77 Canadian dollar 1 7,835.54 7,045.11 7,478.73 7,401.78 Swiss franc 1 8,130.77 7,311.65 7,760.52 7,681.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Military in Aceh
Military in Aceh The Jakarta Post of May 14 reported a question forwarded by critics, as to why the military is still in Aceh.I wonder why it is necessary to put forward such a question. But then, we are a democratic country and anybody is free to ask or offer their opinion.
Wed, 18 May 2005
BP Migas signs three gas sale agreements
BP Migas signs three gas sale agreementsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGas field operators, state power firm PT PLN and a local company signed on Tuesday three gas sale and purchase agreements for a period of between five and 16 years, worth a total of US$1.4 billion.
Wed, 18 May 2005
RI to host Asian athletics grand prix
RI to host Asian athletics grand prixMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will host the first series of the 2005 Asian Athletics Grand Prix next month in Sidoarjo, East Java, featuring eight sporting events each in the men's and women's divisions.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Serving people or groups?
Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing.As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Fire razes Cirebon market
Fire razes Cirebon marketCIREBON, West Java: Fire razed Drajat market in Cirebon, West Java, on Monday night, inflicting billions of rupiah in losses on hundreds of small traders. No fatalities were reported in the incident.
Wed, 18 May 2005
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;JP;MSA;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-police- expo Photo caption JP/2/capsBJP/Murdani Usman POLICE GET-TOGETHER: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, accompanied by National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar (second right), visits a stand at the ASEANPOL expo in Bali.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Focus on farmer income
Focus on farmer income The blueprint the government is finalizing for the revitalization of agriculture, including fisheries and forestry, is raising new hope that this time the government is really serious about redesigning its agricultural policy to become an integrated development concept.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Germany trains RI on tax, finance
Germany trains RI on tax, finance YOGYAKARTA: Two German government-supported organizations, GTZ (Gesellschaft fur technische Zusammenarbeit) and InWEnt (Internationale Weiterbildung und Entwicklung gGmbH) are holding a four-day training seminar on taxes, financial management and the business...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Former student activists frustated by reform results
Former student activists frustated by reform resultsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSeven years after the fall of former authoritarian leader Soeharto, there has been little improvement in people's welfare and law enforcement, former student activists say.
Wed, 18 May 2005
1. KPU: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. KPU: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS KPU chief faces new blow in graft probe 2. MANDIRI: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Ex-Mandiri chief detained for graft 3. LAMPUNG: 1 LINE, 48 COUNTS Lampung residents panic over tsunami rumor4. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS RI and China to develop missiles
Wed, 18 May 2005
KPU chairman faces new blow in corruption probe
KPU chairman faces new blow in corruption probeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMore witnesses and suspects have blamed General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin for corruption at the national election organizer, making it more difficult for him to shrug off allegations over his...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Sutiyoso asked to take Jakarta KPU to antigraft body
Sutiyoso asked to take Jakarta KPU to antigraft bodyBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Council is urging Governor Sutiyoso to report alleged corruption at the Jakarta Elections Commission (KPUD) to the Corruption Eradication Commission and the prosecutor's office for further...
Wed, 18 May 2005
'Public suspect vested interest'
'Public suspect vested interest'The newly issued Presidential Regulation No. 36/2005 on land provision for development in the public interest is aimed at resolving the government's problems acquiring land for state infrastructure projects.
Wed, 18 May 2005
The rise of Islamic protestantism in Indonesia
The rise of Islamic protestantism in IndonesiaMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta PostThis goes beyond a simple case of an "oddball" preacher in Malang leading prayers in Arabic and Bahasa Indonesia.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Photo exhibition shows grief lingers among tsunami victims
Photo exhibition shows grief lingers among tsunami victimsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe massive tsunami that hit Aceh and North Sumatra in December was so cataclysmic that many of the victims of the natural disaster have been unable to come to terms with the reality of what happened.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Cigarette tax
Cigarette tax increase neededFrom Koran TempoVice President Jusuf Kalla has said that increased state revenue is needed to develop health and educational facilities, including additional revenue from higher cigarette tax.It is right to raise the tax on cigarettes.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Motorcycle sales expected to grow
Motorcycle sales expected to grow TOKYO: Japanese motorcycle manufacturers are gearing up to expand sales in Asia outside Japan, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun reported in its Tuesday morning edition.In the Asian region -- chiefly Indonesia, India and China -- motorcycle demand is rising in tandem with...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Free primary education set for July
Free primary education set for JulyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaStarting this upcoming semester in July, elementary and junior high students, particularly those from poor families, are expected to enjoy free education as mandated by the Constitution.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Good thing for a flight
Good thing for a flight Very often the letters about airline companies are for complaints, but this letter is different. I flew with Air Asia on April 26 from Kuala Lumpur to Denpasar.I got a big surprise when flying on that date as almost at the end of the flight they held a competition, in which...
Wed, 18 May 2005
TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 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, 18 May 2005
* Kuwait parliament grants women right to vote Page 2
* Kuwait parliament grants women right to vote Page 2 * Free basic education to start in July Page 4 * W. Java administration asked to pay Rp 56b for garbage disaster Page 5 * Polio eradication methods: Lessons from Nigeria Page 6 * Sutiyoso asked to take Jakarta KPU to antigraft body Page 8 *...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Depok graft charges 'vague'
Depok graft charges 'vague'Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorA defense lawyer for 17 Depok councillors on Tuesday pointed to what he said were various defects in the prosecution graft charges laid against their clients for corruption some time during their terms from 1999 to 2004, and asked the...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Court to hear civil action against 'AWSJ'
Court to hear civil action against 'AWSJ'The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court will start hearing on Wednesday a civil lawsuit filed by American lobbyist Harvey Goldstein against The Asian Wall Street Journal for an article that described his firm's involvement in a US$50,000...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Nurlaila stands firm against injustice
Nurlaila stands firm against injusticeTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe story of David's triumph against Goliath inspires small people to maintain their courage in facing powerful interests in battles to defend the truth.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 17, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Alleged graft puts official in hot water
Alleged graft puts official in hot waterJAMBI: An antigraft activist urged prosecutors on Tuesday to ensure that an alleged graft case involving a top official with the Muarojambi regental government be investigated quickly and thoroughly.
Wed, 18 May 2005
House set to flunk legislation target, again
House set to flunk legislation target, againTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives is well on its way to failing in its lawmaking function, with zero laws passed and only a few bills drafted since its 550 members took office in October.
Wed, 18 May 2005
1. Commentary - 1x40
1. Commentary - 1x40 The rise of Islamic protestantism in Indonesia 2. BRI ----- 2x23 Bukopin chief Sofyan Basir named new CEO of BRI ORBukopin chief Sofyan Basir named BRI president director 3. Kuwait -- 3x16 Kuwait law grants women right to vote, run in elections 4.
Wed, 18 May 2005
New international initiative needed to create justice for East Timor
New international initiative needed to create justice for East TimorAgung Yudhawiranata, Jakarta In an effort to stave off the creation of an ad hoc international rights tribunal to investigate the clearly orchestrated violence that accompanied the vote for independence in East Timor, Indonesia...
Wed, 18 May 2005
KL slams Israel for ban on Mahathir
KL slams Israel for ban on MahathirMALAYSIA: Malaysia criticized the Israeli government on Tuesday for banning former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad from entering Jerusalem, saying the city "is not theirs".
Wed, 18 May 2005
Fewer workers employed to avoid rows, reduce risks
Fewer workers employed to avoid rows, reduce risksThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe labor-intensive manufacturing sector is introducing major changes to the way it operates to avoid potential labor disputes as a result of what the sector sees as unfavorable regulations.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Three suspects arrested over Maluku attack: Da'i
Three suspects arrested over Maluku attack: Da'iM. Azis Tunny and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Nusa DuaPolice have arrested three people in connection with the Monday attack on a Maluku police post that killed seven people, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Serving people or groups?
Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing.As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.
Wed, 18 May 2005
TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 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, 18 May 2005
Former student activists disappointed with reform results
Former student activists disappointed with reform results ORs Old Forkot members disappointed at lack of reformThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Seven years after the fall of former authoritarian leader Soeharto, there has been little improvement in people's welfare and law enforcement, former student...
Wed, 18 May 2005
Kutai set for direct election
Kutai set for direct electionKUTAI, East Kalimantan: An official with the Kutai Kartanegara local election commission said on Tuesday that Kutai Kartanegara was ready for the upcoming direct election for regent. Residents of Kutai Kartanegara will elect the region's new chief executive on June 1.
Wed, 18 May 2005
The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEAN
The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEANFelix Soh, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As someone who enjoys long-distance running, it is natural for Robert Zoellick to go the distance when it comes to promoting America's interests.The wiry U.S.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Telekom to raise stake in Excel
Telekom to raise stake in ExcelAdeline Lee, Bloomberg/Kuala LumpurTelekom Malaysia Bhd., the nation's biggest telephone company, will spend US$606.1 million to raise its stake in Indonesia's PT Excelcomindo Pratama to 80 percent, seeking overseas growth to beat slowing sales at home.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Bahana launches Asian Bond Fund
Bahana launches Asian Bond Fund JAKARTA: Investment manager Bahana TCW introduced on Tuesday a local edition of the Asian Bond Fund (ABF), a regional securities product that the Executive's Meeting of East Asia and Pacific Central Banks (EMEAP) launched last week.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Good thing for a flight
Good thing for a flight Very often the letters about airline companies are for complaints, but this letter is different. I was flew with Air Asia on April 26 from Kuala Lumpur to Denpasar.I knew before that their services were very good, difficult to find better on land or in the air.
Wed, 18 May 2005
Minister pushes use of locally assembled PCs
Minister pushes use of locally assembled PCsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister for Communications and Information Sofyan Djalil launched a campaign promoting locally-assembled personal computers (PCs) in an exhibition here on Tuesday.