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Sun, 30 May 2004
Refuge offers different approach to education
Refuge offers different approach to educationFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta Thinking of theater and of a "supportive environment" as the main tools to educate children is quite a departure from conventional education methods, and quite a task for the teachers who decide to follow such a...
Sun, 30 May 2004
Maria Endah Hulupi
Maria Endah Hulupi JakartaTwenty-year-old Sariti, a single mother from a small village in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, first sensed something was wrong with her son Sarobi when he was two months old. His head seemed larger than it should be, but she carried on with her life, leaving her small home...
Sun, 30 May 2004
Out of the city, into the woods
Out of the city, into the woods Despite the gorgeous views, most urban dwellers would probably find themselves feeling out of place in a remote forest far from the madding crowd.Last week, a group of journalists from Jakarta found themselves in just that situation.
Sun, 30 May 2004
Two drown as ship sinks
Two drown as ship sinks INDONESIA: Two people died and five others went missing when their ship sank on Thursday in the waters off Mandiangin, West Pasaman regency, in West Sumatra, an official said on Saturday.One of the two people confirmed to have died was the ship's captain, Zaherman.
Sun, 30 May 2004
'Big powers' pushed for arrest: Minister
'Big powers' pushed for arrest: MinisterRohan Sullivan, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia arrested a senior figure in a worldwide nuclear arms network because he exposed the country to attacks and economic sanctions from "big powers," a minister said on Saturday.
Sun, 30 May 2004
Does learning English need a trigger to blossom?
Does learning English need a trigger to blossom?G.S. Edwin, Contributor, Jakarta Many non-native speakers value English more than a mere job- finder, because they are enslaved and fascinated by the English language. However, they needed a trigger in their life for their love of English to blossom.
Sun, 30 May 2004
Bali resorts await holidaymakers
Bali resorts await holidaymakersRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Holiday season is drawing near, and Bali will again be busy after months of little tourist activity.With the scare over Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), in the past, and a more stable security condition,...
Sun, 30 May 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 30, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 30, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.
Sat, 29 May 2004
990 tons of oil being removed from sunken ship off Batam
990 tons of oil being removed from sunken ship off BatamFadli, Batam A major salvage operation is underway to remove some 990 tons of fuel oil from a ship carrying 4,000 cars that sank after colliding with a tanker last week in Indonesian waters south of Singapore, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 29 May 2004
NGOs seek review of water law
NGOs seek review of water law JAKARTA: A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have moved to seek a review of the controversial Law No. 7/2004 on water resources.The NGOs called on those among the public who believed their constitutional rights were adversely affected by the law, to join...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Police develop database on human trafficking
Police develop database on human traffickingP.C. Naommy, Jakarta The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is working with the National Police to develop a database on cases of human trafficking.Counter-trafficking officer Kristin M.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Bureaucracy auditor merged with antigraft commission
Bureaucracy auditor merged with antigraft commissionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Civil Servants Wealth Report Audit Commission (KPKPN) has officially merged into the newly established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) following the issuance of a presidential decree on Friday.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Pelita Ilmu Foundation clarifies
Pelita Ilmu Foundation clarifies Referred to your article titled HIV/AIDS activists collaborate with police, published in your May 21 issue and written by Dewi Santoso, I, as the manager of the program, would like to make the following comments:The information your reporter got from Indonesian...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Mandiri posts 12.6% increase in profit
Mandiri posts 12.6% increase in profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The net profit of state-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, surged by 12.6 percent during the first quarter of this year, despite a 27 percent decline in interest revenue.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Cops nab suspected drug dealers
Cops nab suspected drug dealers BEKASI: Officers from the Bekasi Police's antidrug unit arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized from him nine packets of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) in Cibeber hamlet, North Cikarang, Bekasi regency, on Thursday.Bekasi Police drug unit chief Comr.
Sat, 29 May 2004
A fair go for East Timor
A fair go for East Timor Australia, already exploiting the wealth of the Timor Sea, has bright prospects of much more to come. East Timor, still waiting and dependent on aid from Australia and elsewhere, is impatient.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 29, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 29, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.
Sat, 29 May 2004
'Mismanagement at root of traffic'
'Mismanagement at root of traffic' The city administration will start the construction of a monorail and expand the busway system in June. However, there are doubts that these costly projects will be enough to ease the capital's traffic problems.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Six parties rallied behind Amien-Siswono
Six parties rallied behind Amien-SiswonoM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Six political parties announced their support on Friday for the pair of Amien Rais and Siswono Yudohusodo, who have been nominated by the National Mandate Party (PAN) to contest the upcoming presidential election.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Gajah Tunggal clarifies
Gajah Tunggal clarifies JAKARTA: Tire maker PT Gajah Tunggal (GT) will manufacture a selected range of Michelin Group's associated brands of car tires, excluding the Michelin brand, including high-speed rated tires for various markets served by the world's largest tire producer, according to a...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Bus drivers want to be part of new busway
Bus drivers want to be part of new buswayUrip Hudiono, Jakarta Crews of regular buses serving routes between the Kalideres bus terminal in West Jakarta and the Pulogadung bus terminal in East Jakarta are hoping they will be employed for the city's new busway corridor that will link the two bus...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Temasek bid for Hana approved
Temasek bid for Hana approved SEOUL: South Korea's financial watchdog said on Friday it had approved a bid by Singapore's state investment arm to increase its stake to nearly 10 percent in Hana Bank, South Korea's third- largest lender.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Students protest against Hasyim
Students protest against Hasyim BOGOR, West Java: Vice presidential candidate Hasyim Muzadi was met by a rally during a visit to the Bogor Institute of Agriculture campus, where he was scheduled to talk.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Dropouts to be given incentive to return
Dropouts to be given incentive to return SEMARANG: The government has allocated funds to help dropout students -- or those who are considering dropping out of school -- continue their studies under a program set for the next academic year 2004/2005.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Worker training center opens in Batam
Worker training center opens in Batam BATAM, Riau: President Megawati Soekarnoputri inaugurated on Friday a training center for Indonesian migrant workers, which is aimed at enhancing the skills of employees bound for Singapore.
Sat, 29 May 2004
JP/13/Share
JP/13/ShareStocks end higher driven by regional gains Indonesian shares ended higher on Friday led by buying in cement and tobacco blue chips, boosted by gains across Asian markets after Wall Street's rally overnight, dealers said.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Keroncong songs almost extinct?
Keroncong songs almost extinct?From Warta KotaIndonesian songs in the once popular keroncong mode, a blend of local and Portuguese music, have almost disappeared even though they still have a fairly large number of fans.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Japan gives aid for Ambon refugees
Japan gives aid for Ambon refugees JAKARTA: The Japanese government has provided US$48,211 in aid to help transport relief supplies for internally displaced people in Ambon, Maluku province.A press statement from the Japanese Embassy in Jakarta said on Friday its government had approved a recent...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Jakarta-KL reaching the boiling point
Jakarta-KL reaching the boiling pointHanys Salmi, Kuala Lumpur During the past six years, bilateral Malaysia-Indonesia relations have not shown much progress. In fact, while in the business sector relations are picking up, in the social/economic arena, the overall picture is gloomy.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Poaching affects local catches
Poaching affects local catches SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Malaysian fishermen have allegedly continued to operate illegally in East Kalimantan waters.Their alleged fishing in Indonesian waters is reportedly the cause of the smaller catches of local fishermen over the past few years.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Another busway corridor
Another busway corridor The Jakarta administration's decision to set up another busway corridor, from Pulo Gadung in East Jakarta to Kalideres in West Jakarta via Monas in Central Jakarta, has drawn various reactions.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Megawati allows police to quiz Puteh
Megawati allows police to quiz PutehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh President Megawati Soekarnoputri has approved a police investigation into Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh in connection with multiple corruption cases involving his administration.National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 29 May 2004
KPU Jakarta selects four for Senayan stadium campaign
KPU Jakarta selects four for Senayan stadium campaignBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Four of five presidential candidates will hold their outdoor campaign gathering at the main stadium of the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, next month.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Tangerang mulls London-ization
Tangerang mulls London-izationMulta Fidrus, Tangerang It has been ten years since the Tangerang administration first began discussing plans to transform the Cisadane river, which flows through the heart of town, to become more like the great Thames Gateway in London, but it has yet to materialize...
Sat, 29 May 2004
The Ministry of National Education has finally instituted,
The Ministry of National Education has finally instituted, despite strong protests from the public, national senior high school final examinations.I'm one of those who don't think that these national examinations are of any use as a school leaver who has sat and passed these examinations and wants...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Five pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates
Five pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates will contest the presidential election on July 5. It is estimated that more people will vote in the presidential election than voted in the legislative election.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Two escape from Cirebon prison
Two escape from Cirebon prison CIREBON, West Java: Two prisoners convicted in a drug case escaped Cirebon Penitentiary in Gintung village, Ciwaringin subdistrict, on Thursday evening, guards and police said on Friday."The two escaped during heavy rain. We have dispatched a team to search for them.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Crop exporters unable to profit on weak rupiah due to low output, demand
Crop exporters unable to profit on weak rupiah due to low output, demandZakki P. Hakim and Andi Hajramuni, Jakarta/Makassar Palm oil, cacao and coffee producers, who normally make handsome profits from exports when the rupiah is weak, likely will not gain much from this current fall of the currency...
Sat, 29 May 2004
S. Korean soldiers convert to Islam before Iraq tour
S. Korean soldiers convert to Islam before Iraq tour Kim Kyoung-hoon and Choi Yoon-sang Reuters/SeoulSouth Korea's 35,000-strong Muslim community gained 37 new converts on Friday when officers and enlisted soldiers destined for a tour of duty in Iraq were admitted to the faith in a ceremony at...
Sat, 29 May 2004
KL targets 41% jump in tourism receipts
KL targets 41% jump in tourism receipts KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia expects foreign exchange earnings from tourism to surge 41 percent this year and hit a record high of 30 billion ringgit (US$7.89 billion) following a rebound in travel, a report said on Friday.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Compromise reached on domestic violence bill
Compromise reached on domestic violence billA. Junaidi, Jakarta The government and women activists have settled their dispute on a controversial article on marital rape in the domestic violence bill which, if enacted, will carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in jail.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Victim of suspected malpractice puts house on sale to survive
Victim of suspected malpractice puts house on sale to surviveMulta Fidrus, Tangerang A "House for sale" billboard greets visitors to a house on Jl. Mandar XII/67 in the Bintaro residential area, Tangerang, where the now partly paralyzed Irwanto is trying to overcome the physical impairments he...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Faivakimoana's 144 leads Tonga past RI, into finals
Faivakimoana's 144 leads Tonga past RI, into finalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An amazing display of power by Tongan opening batsman Maunaloa Faivakimoana almost single-handedly saw Tonga defeat Indonesia by eight wickets in the third round of the ICC EAP Cricket Challenge on Thursday in Japan.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Rp 900m budgeted for elections
Rp 900m budgeted for elections YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta municipality has allocated Rp 900 million to prepare ballot booths and education the public about the presidential election on July 5.The head of the Yogyakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD), Miftachul Alfin, said each of the polling...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Karawang to be site of new dump
Karawang to be site of new dumpDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Jakarta will have another place to off-load its garbage this year, a 70-hectare dump in Rengasdengklok, Karawang regency, West Java, which is located some 70 kilometers to the east of the capital.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Kemayoran extends eviction deadline
Kemayoran extends eviction deadlineUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The Kemayoran Complex Development Board (DP3KK) has agreed to give two months to residents occupying part of the former airport in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, to move out of their homes.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Gusmao to meet Wiranto despite Horta's caution
Gusmao to meet Wiranto despite Horta's cautionThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite strong opposition from a senior minister, East Timor President Xanana Gusmao is being firm in his decision to go ahead with a scheduled Saturday meeting in Bali with presidential aspirant Gen.
Sat, 29 May 2004
"Aksi" and Indonesian democracy
"Aksi" and Indonesian democracyMax Lane, Murdoch WA, Australia On May 26 The Jakarta Post published two interesting opinion pieces: Indonesian democracy or 'demo-crazy'? by Ziad Salim and Complacency: Indonesia's democratic deficit by Adam Tyson.
Sat, 29 May 2004
Economic crisis blamed for rise in depression and mental illness
Economic crisis blamed for rise in depression and mental illnessYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung The number of people suffering from psychiatric ailments has been on the rise over the past few years in the West Java capital of Bandung, with much of the increase being attributed to the economic hardship...
Sat, 29 May 2004
Jakarta stocks end higher driven by regional gains
Jakarta stocks end higher driven by regional gainsDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Friday led by buying in cement and tobacco blue chips, boosted by gains across Asian markets after Wall Street's rally overnight, dealers said.