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Sat, 28 May 2005
Artika, you go girl! Forget the controversy!
Artika, you go girl! Forget the controversy!Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post Why is it still an issue here for a woman to take part in a beauty pageant, which we all know are about more than just flesh and a pretty face?If culture is cited, what cultural norms is the woman breaching? Go to any beach or...
Sat, 28 May 2005
JP/14/dpd
JP/14/dpdDPD proposes 'more realistic' budget to govt, HouseThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Regional Representatives Council (DPD) is urging the government to be more realistic in its assumptions for the 2005 state budget revision, and to allocate more funds for social and regional development.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Toll roads vs MRT
Toll roads vs MRT People commuting the streets of Jakarta will see worse, more chaotic traffic when the construction of seven new toll roads starts next March.The seven new turnpikes totaling 85.3 kilometers in length will encompass the Kemayoran, Kampung Melayu, Rawa Buaya, Sunter, Kampung Melayu,...
Sat, 28 May 2005
Fire at decorative fish market
Fire at decorative fish market JAKARTA: At least 11 kiosks at the decorative fish market at Hanggar Teras on Jl. MT Haryono, Pancoran, South Jakarta, caught fire early on Friday.A witness, Sri Poniati, said that the fire was caused by her kerosene stove, which exploded.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Taxing on pensioners
Taxing on pensionersFrom KompasAs a private employee I have submitted tax returns (SPT) for 20 years, despite my retirement. When I became a pensioner in April 1984, I requested the withdrawal of my taxpayer code number and exemption from my obligation to hand in SPT, only to be rejected.
Sat, 28 May 2005
RI democratic consolidation
RI democratic consolidationFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe deepening and expansion of democracy, or democratic consolidation, needs behavioral and institutional changes that reflect socioeconomic demands and democratic values in society.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Australia-Japan festival bridges cultural gap
Australia-Japan festival bridges cultural gapThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta How do Japanese people serve tea to their guests? How do Australians and New Zealanders serve tea?Indonesian Melissa Maria, a sixth semester student of the Japanese language department at LIA college for foreign languages,...
Sat, 28 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.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Hichens Harrison opens RI branch
Hichens Harrison opens RI branch LONDON: Hichens, Harrison, a London stockbroker, said on Friday that it has established Hichens, Harrison (Asia) Ltd. as a 100 percent owned subsidiary and has opened its first international branch in Jakarta.
Sat, 28 May 2005
RI allowed to buy U.S. non-lethal items
RI allowed to buy U.S. non-lethal itemsAgencies, Washington The United States will resume sales of nonlethal military equipment to Indonesia, the State Department said on Thursday, as the leader of the Southeast Asian nation wrapped up a U.S. visit.
Sat, 28 May 2005
The debate on democratization
The debate on democratizationEric Hiariej Yogyakarta The fall of Soeharto has been followed by debate on the future of democratization in Indonesia. Many Indonesians believe that Soeharto's fall has created chances for the establishment of democratic institutions.
Sat, 28 May 2005
1. Aceh ---- 3x16
1. Aceh ---- 3x16 Govt, GAM discuss tough issues at upbeat peace talks 2. Girl ---- 1x30 Mawarni able to smile after surgery in U.S. OR Mawarni hopes to be pretty after surgery OR Nias girl ready to leave U.S. hospital 3. Tourist - 2x23 Corby drug trial in Denpasar an unlikely draw for tourists 4.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Govt, GAM discuss tough issues at upbeat peace talks
Govt, GAM discuss tough issues at upbeat peace talksAgencies, Helsinki The Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders tackled tough issues here on Friday at peace talks aimed at finding a solution to the decades-old conflict in the tsunami- ravaged province, and Finnish organizers...
Sat, 28 May 2005
Specific rape legislation demanded
Specific rape legislation demandedHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After seven years, the reported rapes of more than 60 women, mostly Chinese-Indonesians, during the riots in May 1998 remain unresolved.
Sat, 28 May 2005
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The big challenge for independent and ethical journalism Ardimas Sasdi Jakarta 2. Dyer -- No plan B: The French EU referendum 2 x 21 The French on the EU: There is no plan B Gwynne Dyer London 3. Nation -- Dhamma lessons from the beauty queens 1 x 30 Dhamma lessons from beauty queens Nantiya...
Sat, 28 May 2005
JP/20/ISBEDY
JP/20/ISBEDYIsbedy, 'literary pope' of LampungOyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/BandarlampungNo discussion about Indonesian modern literature in Lampung would be complete without touching upon Isbedy Stiawan ZS. The father of five, with two grandchildren, is now undeniably Lampung's literary icon.
Sat, 28 May 2005
A buoyant economy
A buoyant economy The economy's performance during the first six months of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration was fairly impressive, with gross domestic product growing by 6.65 percent on a yearly basis in the fourth quarter of last year and 6.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Clerics, politicians meet to confront Gus Dur
Clerics, politicians meet to confront Gus DurIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya The National Awakening Party (PKB) camp led by Alwi Shihab geared up here on Friday for a two-day national meeting, shortly after its rival ended a similar forum in a showdown that is ravaging the party's...
Sat, 28 May 2005
Sujiwo releases new album
Sujiwo releases new album YOGYAKARTA: Musician-cum-puppeteer Sujiwo Tejo released his new album here earlier this week at the Sheila On 7 Management office.Entitled Syair Dunia Maya (Poem of a Virtual World), the album is the third after Pada Suatu Ketika (Once upon a time, 1998) and Pada Sebuah...
Sat, 28 May 2005
JP/19/CARLA
JP/19/CARLARosjid steps forwardCarla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaAs a solo exhibition of drawings by Rosid is almost coming to an end, both the owner of Edwin's gallery and the artist may sit back in satisfaction, as sales of the artworks have been more than satisfactory.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Malaysian firm eyes Tanjung Api-Api Port
Malaysian firm eyes Tanjung Api-Api PortThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian infrastructure firm PT Orient Technology Indonesia will invest some US$250 million for the construction and operation of the Tanjung Api-Api international port in South Sumatra.
Sat, 28 May 2005
Electricity returns to North Maluku
Electricity returns to North MalukuM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/North Maluku While residents in North Sumatra and Java are experiencing electricity blackouts, North Maluku residents have again begun to enjoy electricity services since Thursday.
Sat, 28 May 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 28, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 28, 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...
Sat, 28 May 2005
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Corby's trial judged 'fair and proper' Rinduan Zain Sydney2. Eric -- The debate on democratization2 x 30 The continuing debates on the democratization process Eric Hiariej Yogyakarta
Sat, 28 May 2005
Teach our children well
Teach our children well On May 16, junior high school students in Karangasem, Bali, had to take their 120-minute English language test. The last test page showed the following questions: Indonesia is a large archipelago (Correct).
Sat, 28 May 2005
Korean broadcast industry launches ardent marketing to Asia
Korean broadcast industry launches ardent marketing to AsiaEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaToting sneak peaks of TV dramas, cartoons and documentaries as well as business commodities, dozens of South Korean TV people visited Jakarta to sell some of their finest broadcast productions to local TV...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Italy provides $26m grant for Aceh
Italy provides $26m grant for AcehJAKARTA: Italy, one of the world's richest countries, has given a 10.15 million euro (US$26 million) grant to fund its emergency program for Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Italian Ambassador to Indonesia Francesco M. Greco said in Jakarta.
Fri, 27 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, 27 May 2005
Astra names Ruslim president
Astra names Ruslim president PT Astra International, Indonesia's, biggest automobile distributor, named Vice President Michael Ruslim its next president, replacing outgoing president Budi Setiadharma.Ruslim, 51, will become president of Indonesia's second- most valuable company, after Setiadharma...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmaking
Maggie Cheung comes 'clean' on filmmakingKenny Santana, Contributor, CannesFor her role as a drug addict in Clean (to be shown at this year's French Film Festival in Indonesia), Maggie Cheung took the Cannes Film Festival Best Actress nod last year.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Country Profile: Italy -- June 2
Country Profile: Italy -- June 2 IBAI: Indonesia becoming a more interesting market The Italian Business Association in Indonesia (IBAI) conveys its heartfelt congratulations on the occasion of the Italian National Day, a moment of special encounter between our country of origin and our host...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Country Profile: Italy
Country Profile: ItalyITC promotes business-to-business relations Indonesia and Italy have enjoyed a fruitful relationship for decades, reinforced by the presence of the Italian Trade Commission (ITC), which operates as a section of the Italian Embassy in Jakarta.
Fri, 27 May 2005
PMII to hold annual congress
PMII to hold annual congress BOGOR: The Indonesian Islamic Students Movement (PMII) will hold its annual congress on Friday in Puncak, Bogor.Congress participants are expected to discuss the government's fight against corruption and the possibility of moving the nation's capital to Kalimantan...
Fri, 27 May 2005
West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projects
West Java govt to offer $16b worth of projectsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the recent Indonesian Infrastructure Summit has yet to bear significant results, the West Java administration is set to hold a similar summit in August to offer some 50 infrastructure projects worth a...
Fri, 27 May 2005
New generation shuns Balinese script
New generation shuns Balinese scriptAntara, BangliMost of the younger generation in Bali are no longer able to write or interpret the traditional Balinese script, observers say.Most texts and teaching originating from Bali's cultural values, a heritage that mixes philosophy with Hinduism, could no...
Fri, 27 May 2005
City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attack
City tightens security amid fears of terrorist attackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.
Fri, 27 May 2005
City offices told to set example in energy-saving drive
City offices told to set example in energy-saving driveDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration issued an instruction to city offices Thursday to set an example for the public in saving energy amid fears of extensive blackouts due to electricity shortages.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL
Govt hunts animal smuggler from KL YOGYAKARTA: The Ministry of Forestry is tracking down an international animal smuggler from Malaysia who is believed to be in Greater Jakarta.He is suspected of serious collusion with local officials at the ministry in supplying wild animals to be sold overseas,...
Fri, 27 May 2005
On religion and rationalism
On religion and rationalism In reference to the letter Religion and rationalism by Agus Utoro, published in The Jakarta Post on May 21, I would like to share my views.By performing our religious obligations, we are rewarded many pahala, or gains, by Allah.
Fri, 27 May 2005
A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use
A reminder to buckle a year on after mandatory seat belt use enforcedAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaA man inside a luxury car driving past Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta quickly fastened his seat belt when a pretty woman approached his car and told him to use the seat belt.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Smita on the fledgling democracy
Smita on the fledgling democracyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSmita Notosusanto may be petite physically, but it seems she has not lost the energy to articulate the need for reform of the country's electoral system.
Fri, 27 May 2005
City tightens security amid fears of terror attack
City tightens security amid fears of terror attackThe Jakarta Post, JakartaShopping malls, hotels and office buildings introduced on Thursday more thorough security checks on vehicles entering their compounds amid renewed fears of further terrorist attacks in the capital.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Aceh's forgotten victims
Aceh's forgotten victimsBrad Adams, New York On Dec. 25, 2004, eighteen people were reported killed in Aceh during clashes between the Indonesian military and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). This brought the official number of fatalities since martial law and full scale military operations were...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Algeria to honor Sukarno, Alatas
Algeria to honor Sukarno, AlatasJAKARTA: Algeria will present its highest medals to several Indonesian citizens for their contribution to the Algerian revolution against French colonialism on Friday in a special ceremony, the Algerian Embassy said in Jakarta.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regency
Cases of malnutrition also reported from Alor regencyYuli Tri Suwarni and Rendi Witular, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/JakartaMore malnutrition cases were reported on Thursday as the central government dispatched a team of health workers to West Nusa Tenggara to study the cases that were first revealed...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds
Palyja to issue Rp 700b of bonds JAKARTA: Water company PT Pam Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) plans to issue Rp 700 billion (US$74 million) in fixed-rate bonds in June to refinance debts and strengthen its working capital.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Prayer in two languages
Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...
Fri, 27 May 2005
TUK to screen films from German producer
TUK to screen films from German producerJP/17/TUKchecked --JSR TUK to screen films from German producer In collaboration with the German Cultural Center Goethe- Institute, Teater Utan Kayu (TUK) plans to hold a three-day screening of films produced by Artur Brauner, arguably the most influential...
Fri, 27 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 27, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.
Fri, 27 May 2005
Higher salaries
Higher salaries and corruptionFrom KompasPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced plans to increase the salaries of civil servants and soldiers in an attempt to reduce corruption.In my view, it is more appropriate to raise salaries for the purpose of improving welfare rather than reducing...