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Sat, 14 May 2005
Easier tourist visas needed
Easier tourist visas needed This letter is in reference to the visa restrictions placed on non-Asean tourists to Indonesia.Recently another Canadian and I vacationed in Indonesia. We started in Manado, went to Ternate, through Ambon to the Bandas, to Yogyakarta, and then to Semarang (while my...
Sat, 14 May 2005
City's illiterate women face a confusing world
City's illiterate women face a confusing worldThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Finding illiterate people, even in a metropolis like Jakarta, is perhaps easier than trying to understand how they perceive the world without the ability to read or write.And furthermore, why they stay that way.
Sat, 14 May 2005
Quality education
Quality education starts with booksFrom RepublikaEducation is of great importance for the growth and future of a nation, so every country is striving to introduce the most suitable system for its citizens. Sadly, Indonesia still lacks a good education system.
Sat, 14 May 2005
3 X 11
3 X 11 Guantanamo case angers RI Muslims JP/4/KPU1 X 40 BPK told to continue audits on vote body JP/4/Mandiri1 x 35 Detention urged for charged bankers JP/4/WASTE1 x 33 Singapore allows return of waste
Sat, 14 May 2005
Sutiyoso vows to pursue reports on alleged corruption in KPUD
Sutiyoso vows to pursue reports on alleged corruption in KPUDDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso promised on Friday to pass on to the police, prosecutors or the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) reports on alleged irregularities in the use of Rp 168.6 billion (US$17.
Sat, 14 May 2005
Guantanamo case angers RI Muslims
Guantanamo case angers RI MuslimsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anti-U.S. sentiment erupted around Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim nation, on Friday following reports that interrogators desecrated Korans at the U.S. detention center in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
Sat, 14 May 2005
Waste processing firm fails to identify explosive substances
Waste processing firm fails to identify explosive substancesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Hazardous waste processing firm Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industri (PPLi) acknowledged on Friday its difficulties in identifying the chemical substances that were stored in its warehouse in...
Sat, 14 May 2005
Curug Sewu gets spruced up to attract more tourists
Curug Sewu gets spruced up to attract more touristsSuherdjoko, Contributor/Kendal, Central Java Nestled in dense forest in Patean subdistrict, Kendal regency, Central Java, some 70 kilometers southwest of the provincial capital, Semarang, is holiday resort Curug Sewu.
Sat, 14 May 2005
Residents want road repaired
Residents want road repaired BOGOR: Residents in Bogor are upset over the condition of the road from Atang Sanjaya to Semplak and Kemang districts."The potholes make the traffic worse," Aini, who uses the road to drive her daughter to school in the Rancabungur area, said on Thursday.
Sat, 14 May 2005
'Business Review' to give awards
'Business Review' to give awards JAKARTA: For the second year, businesses and individuals deemed as role-models will be given awards by Business Review, a local magazine focusing on state enterprises."A total of 16 companies and 11 individuals have been selected as nominees, based on questionnaires...
Sat, 14 May 2005
Petronas will not pull out of Iran gas project: Badawi
Petronas will not pull out of Iran gas project: BadawiAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia's national oil company Petronas will not pull out of a joint-venture project to develop a US$2 billion dollar gas field in Iran despite the Petronas chief's doubts about the deal, news reports...
Sat, 14 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 13
Rupiah Rates May 13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,639.69 6,871.50 7,292.92 7,218.13 Brunei dollar 1 6,034.59 5,426.64 5,760.67 5,700.39 Canadian dollar 1 7,980.17 7,177.11 7,617.94 7,539.16 Swiss franc 1 8,205.21 7,380.62 7,832.77 7,752.
Sat, 14 May 2005
Keep good faith in the current system
Keep good faith in the current system This letter is about the happiest day I have experienced in Indonesia since we moved here almost two years ago. Ever since then I have wanted to get my own driver's license (SIM) even though I didn't need it as my company provides a driver.
Sat, 14 May 2005
Bukaka builds hydropower plant in Poso to boost power supply
Bukaka builds hydropower plant in Poso to boost power supplyRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Palu, Central Sulawesi The Bukaka Group has built a US$230 million hydropower plant in Sulewana village, North Pamona district in the troubled Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, in an effort to overcome an...
Sat, 14 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.
Fri, 13 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.
Fri, 13 May 2005
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Syncretism inevitable in propagation of Islam Mirza Tirta Kusuma Chicago 2. Neles -- International campaign for Peace in Papua 1 x 30 The campaign for peace in Papua Neles Tebay Rome
Fri, 13 May 2005
NGOs back cancellation of forestry concessions
NGOs back cancellation of forestry concessionsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/PadangA coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGO) has supported the Mentawai regent's decision to revoke 17 licenses for the right to undertake and profit from logging in forests on the Mentawai islands,...
Fri, 13 May 2005
Party leaders meet on regional election
Party leaders meet on regional election JAKARTA: Leaders of four political parties met late on Tuesday to discuss ways to help prevent conflicts among their supporters during the upcoming regional elections.
Fri, 13 May 2005
3.7m domestic workers at risk of forced labor
3.7m domestic workers at risk of forced laborThe Jakarta Post, JakartaRigid labor contracts are needed to protect up to 3.7 million Indonesian domestic workers, including some two million employed overseas, who are locked up, or exposed, to forced labor, a seminar has concluded.
Fri, 13 May 2005
JP/5/JAPAN
JP/5/JAPANKembang Jepun: A former home of Japanese geisha ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/Surabaya As the sky begins to turn red on the western horizon the oriental ornamental lamps are switched on along Jl. Kembang Jepun.
Fri, 13 May 2005
BRI net profit increases to Rp 1.2 trillion
BRI net profit increases to Rp 1.2 trillionDow Jones, JakartaPT Bank Rakyat Indonesia said its first-quarter net profit rose 9 percent from the year-earlier period on an increase in interest income.Net profit for the January-to-March period rose to Rp 1.2 trillion from Rp 1.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 12
Rupiah Rates May 12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,710.13 6,932.54 7,359.91 7,282.53 Brunei dollar 1 6,052.31 5,441.81 5,777.40 5,716.54 Canadian dollar 1 7,993.75 7,190.48 7,630.65 7,553.49 Swiss franc 1 8,262.63 7,431.67 7,887.32 7,806.
Fri, 13 May 2005
France funds Rp 2.5b training program
France funds Rp 2.5b training programJAKARTA: The Indonesian and French governments have signed a financial agreement to train 474 subdistrict officers in Aceh province in participative planning, the French Embassy in Indonesia said in a statement.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Navy tightens officer selection
Navy tightens officer selection SURABAYA: Rampant illegal logging, some of which involves its officers, has prompted the Navy to tighten selection of its ship and naval base commanders.Navy Chief of Staff Adm.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Discovery of new polio cases spark fears of outbreak
Discovery of new polio cases spark fears of outbreakRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari confirmed on Thursday that two more cases of polio were discovered in Sukabumi regency, West Java, sparking fears of a serious outbreak of the crippling virus in the...
Fri, 13 May 2005
'Panama Canal working optimally'
'Panama Canal working optimally'JAKARTA: After five years under the full control of the Panamanian government, the Panama Canal -- one of the most important sea passages in the world -- is functioning optimally, the Panamanian Embassy in Jakarta said."When the U.S.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Malaysian Embassy to hold sports day
Malaysian Embassy to hold sports day JAKARTA: The Ladies Association of the Malaysian Embassy has invited ladies from the embassies of ASEAN member countries in Jakarta, ASEAN Women's Circle (AWC) members and the Indonesian foreign affairs ministry to participate in its Sports Day on Saturday.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Navy gets patrol aircraft
Navy gets patrol aircraftBANDUNG: The Indonesian Navy received a NC-212 maritime patrol aircraft on Thursday from state aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia. The aircraft was the fourth of six aircraft set to be handed over to the Navy.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Anwar slandered me on 'BBC': Mahathir
Anwar slandered me on 'BBC': MahathirFormer Malaysian premier Mahathir Mohamad has accused his former deputy, Anwar Ibrahim, of slandering him in an interview on the BBC's Hardtalk program."He told the whole world I am corrupt and made other allegations," Mahathir told the Berita Harian newspaper...
Fri, 13 May 2005
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;CD;1. KPU (2x30) Hamid admits receiving funds outside monthly salary at KPU 2. Polio (2x15) New polio cases spark fears 3. Women (2x15) Govt plans to reduce female illiteracy 4. Mutasi (1x28) Home ministry begins reshuffle
Fri, 13 May 2005
China beats RI in group match in Sudirman Cup
China beats RI in group match in Sudirman CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The mighty Chinese team subdued a spirited challenge from Indonesia in their final group B tie in the Sudirman Cup mixed team badminton championship on Thursday.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Part 1 of 2: Syncretism inevitable propagation of Islam
Part 1 of 2: Syncretism inevitable propagation of IslamMirza Tirta Kusuma, Chicago Java is well known for its combination of a variety of cultural forms and religious beliefs. Indeed, it was once a Hindu-Buddhist land until the mid-16th century, when Islam arrived in the region.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Hotel workers reject transfer
Hotel workers reject transfer BOGOR: Five former employees of the Safari Garden Hotel angry over being transferred from the hotel to Taman Safari Indonesia took their complaint to the city council on Thursday.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Govt to lift state of emergency in Aceh
Govt to lift state of emergency in AcehTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government announced on Thursday it would lift the one-year state of civil emergency in Aceh but said it would maintain a heavy military presence in the province to counter separatists.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Unocal to up supply to RI LNG plants
Unocal to up supply to RI LNG plants SINGAPORE: Unocal Corp., a U.S. oil company being acquired by Chevron Corp., will quadruple its share of gas supply to the world's biggest liquefied natural gas plant to 30 percent when two Indonesian offshore fields begin production.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Australian to face verdict on May 27
Australian to face verdict on May 27 DENPASAR, Bali: An Australian woman accused of trying to smuggle 4.1 kilograms of marijuana to the resort island of Bali will be sentenced on May 27, the judge said on Thursday.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Protect the press!
Protect the press!From Koran TempoThe Indonesian press has grown a very slow pace without any significant progress, particularly compared to advanced countries where press freedom is highly respected.As a democratic nation, Indonesia should truly guarantee press freedom by law.
Fri, 13 May 2005
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FOR ANZ special page/ANZ Spot Partners (ads) Tony Roma's - Famous for ribs Opening its first outlet in Jakarta in 1993, Tony Roma's is quickly becoming Jakarta's choice for barbeque ribs. It's recent expansion to Bandung further strengthens its position in the Indonesian market.
Fri, 13 May 2005
If the Prophet Muhammad was Javanese...
If the Prophet Muhammad was Javanese... JP/6/MIRZAPart 1 of 2If the Prophet Muhammad was Javanese ... Mirza Tirta Kusuma Chicago Java is well known for its combination of a variety of cultural forms and religious beliefs.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Official warns of hot spots
Official warns of hot spotsPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Dozens of hot spots have been found in several regencies in South Sumatra province in the past few days, raising concern over the return of haze in the area.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Susilo to sign ruling on education
Susilo to sign ruling on educationJAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is expected to sign this week a government regulation on national education standard, which will become a legal umbrella for the government in issuing policies on education, Minister of National Education Bambang...
Fri, 13 May 2005
Lamenting the death of traditional Balinese culture
Lamenting the death of traditional Balinese cultureI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarFor many people, natives and foreigners alike, subak, the traditional Balinese irrigation system was the glowing masterpiece of the island's predominant rice-growing culture.
Fri, 13 May 2005
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PAGE 81. GAMBLE -- 1x45 Jakarta can learn from Las Vegas, Malaysia 2. BUS -- 3x17 NGO warns city about 'flaws' in new busway 3. MAYOR -- 1x30 Bogor deputy mayor on trial, again 4. SPEAK -- 1x30 'I work hard for my children's education'
Fri, 13 May 2005
KIKUGAWA
KIKUGAWAIn an article titled Kikugawa, the restaurant of the flowing river published in Thursday's supplement on the Japanese community, the owner of this restaurant should be Terutake Kikuchi, not Teritake Kikuchi.
Fri, 13 May 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 14, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 14, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Music11:30 Oto Screen1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Nature Documentary2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Maja The...
Fri, 13 May 2005
Washing machine sales boom; few homes have them
Washing machine sales boom; few homes have themThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter Yanti's employer purchased a fully automatic washing machine last year, the menial task of doing laundry has been much easier for the 23-year-old in-house maid working in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Police seize 55 kilos of shabu-shabu, 70,000 ecstasy pills
Police seize 55 kilos of shabu-shabu, 70,000 ecstasy pills Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta Police announced on Thursday they had seized 55 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (shabu-shabu) and 70,000 ecstasy pills from two suspected members of an international drug syndicate.
Fri, 13 May 2005
KIKUGAWA
KIKUGAWAIn an article titled Kikugawa, the restaurant of the flowing river published in Thursday's supplement on the Japanese community, the owner of this restaurant should be Terutake Kikuchi, not Teritake Kikuchi.
Fri, 13 May 2005
Danamon sees 2005's loan to grow by 27 percent
Danamon sees 2005's loan to grow by 27 percentBloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank Danamon, Indonesia's fifth- biggest lender, is targeting a 27 percent increase in total loans this year as the country's US$222 billion economy stays on course to expand at the fastest pace in nine years.