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Sun, 19 Jun 2005
TV Program: Sunday, June 19, 2005
TV Program: Sunday, June 19, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Hero Classics8:00 The Adventures of Red Ant9:00 Student Volley Ball10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Guitar, piano and panto on show
Guitar, piano and panto on show As part of the Jakarta 478th Anniversary, the Jakarta Art Hall will present guitar and piano recitals and a pantomime show on June 21, June 23 and June 24, respectively.Italian Stefano Cardi will play a guitar recital while Spaniard Adela Martin will play a piano...
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Career highlights
Career highlights Akbar was active in the Indonesian Muslim Student Association (HMI) and the Indonesian Youth National Committee (KNPI), while he was studying at the technological school of the University of Indonesia.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Akbar enjoys life as a content retiree
Akbar enjoys life as a content retireeRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUntil his recent loss in the contest for the leadership of Golkar party, Akbar Tandjung was considered among the strongest of politicians in the country.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Students perform 'IKJ Jump Street'
Students perform 'IKJ Jump Street'A Betawi traditional comedy, the lenong, and a parade of bajaj will go on show at the Jakarta Art Institute (IKJ) campus on June 25 from 10 a.m. to 12. p.m.The shows, dubbed "IKJ Jump Street", is planned as part of the celebration of the campus' 35th anniversary.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Nokia 8800 not easy to get your hands on
Nokia 8800 not easy to get your hands on One week after officially being launched here, the Nokia 8800 is apparently not easy to find.Salespeople at Nokia stores in Mal Taman Anggrek, West Jakarta and Atrium Senen, Central Jakarta, said on Friday that the latest Nokia was not yet available.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Mob attacks developer's office
Mob attacks developer's officeA mob of over 100 men attacked the marketing office of the Taman Permata Buana housing complex in Kembangan, West Jakarta, on Saturday morning, burning virtually all documents inside and breaking windows.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Mega-show on offer showcasing traditional RI music
Mega-show on offer showcasing traditional RI musicM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concern about the diminishing appeal of the country's traditional music has led a group of artists and musicians to stage a performance of songs from indigenous cultures in a star- studded show.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Plasma TVs attract more consumers
Plasma TVs attract more consumersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With all of its technological advantages -- and now decreasing price -- Plasma TVs will likely attract increasingly more consumers here.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Live and let live? Piracy may be here to stay
Live and let live? Piracy may be here to stayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has enacted scores of regulations to curb rising piracy in the country following the implementation of Law No. 19/2002 on intellectual property rights.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Sprinter John avoids Sidoarjo shutout
Sprinter John avoids Sidoarjo shutoutMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo, East Java John Herman Muray saved face for the hosts on Saturday by taking the prestigious 100 meters sprint in a photo-finish at the Asian Grand Prix 2005.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
JP/4/Akbar
JP/4/Akbar Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaUntil his recent loss in the contest for the leadership of Golkar party, Akbar Tandjung was considered among the strongest of politicians in the country.
Sun, 19 Jun 2005
Two RI sailors come home
Two RI sailors come homeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two Indonesian seamen who were rescued after being kept captive for two and a half months by rebels in the southern Philippines returned home safely on Saturday.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Sigma puts on somber theatrical performance
Sigma puts on somber theatrical performanceArmando Siahaan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A combination of absurdist choreography, gloomy music and a dark, simplistic setting produced a somber evening at Gedung Kesenian, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Policewoman helps convict flee
Policewoman helps convict fleeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A policewoman with the Central Jakarta Police has been arrested for allegedly assisting in the escape of her boyfriend, a convicted murderer.City Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Misconceptions abound about nature of bilingual education
Misconceptions abound about nature of bilingual educationJan Dormer, Malang, East Java Apparently, misconceptions abound as to the nature and purpose of bilingual education. In a recent The Jakarta Post's article (Foreign Teachers not Qualified, May 21), Alex Tubagus decried the use of English in...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Police meet Hendropriyono on Munir case
Police meet Hendropriyono on Munir caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police investigators have quietly questioned former National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M. Hendropriyono as a witness in connection with the poisoning of rights activist Munir.National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Jakarta shares up; Telkom gains on dividend hopes
Jakarta shares up; Telkom gains on dividend hopesDow Jones, Jakarta Jakarta shares ended higher on Friday led by further foreign buying in bellwether Telekomunikasi Indonesia amid hopes that the company will pay a higher 2004 dividend, dealers said.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Surabaya municipal government to regulate school fees
Surabaya municipal government to regulate school feesIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Surabaya With a tired face, Sayuti, 37, takes the thousands of rupiah in notes from a pawnshop employee after cashing in a small bracelet.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Poverty widepsread in East Kalimantan
Poverty widepsread in East KalimantanRusman, The Jakarta Post/Samarinda It was 4:30 in the morning and the sun was not yet shining, but 13-year-old Rizki Gunawan and his little sister Astari had to leave the warmth of their beds and head to the main intersection in Samarinda city, East Kalimantan...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
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Experts criticize light sentence for Adiguna 2. Bomb -- 2 x 24 Man arrested for role in Pamulang bombing 3.Nutrisi -- 1 x 32 City to provide food for poor children 4. Woman -- 1 x 27 Policewoman helps convict flee 5. Baby -- 2 x 27 Nia dies, gives her skin to her living twin sister
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Aleksius Jemadu
Aleksius Jemadu Bandung2. Tejo -- Deadly starving in rice barn 2 x 30 Malnutrition caused by fundamental failure in food security policy Tejo Pramono Jakarta
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
BI seeks tame inflation, stable rupiah
BI seeks tame inflation, stable rupiahKaren Lane Dow Jones/Hong KongTighter central bank rules on foreign exchange trading unveiled by Indonesia recently are aimed primarily at stemming inflation and the weaker rupiah that is accompanying it, Miranda Swaray Goeltom, senior deputy governor of Bank...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
U.S., UK closes Lagos consulates
U.S., UK closes Lagos consulates NIGERIA: The consular offices and diplomatic services of the United States and Britain in Lagos, Nigeria's economic capital, were temporarily shut on Friday for security reasons, British diplomatic personnel said.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Law against human trafficking 'urgent'
Law against human trafficking 'urgent'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is being urged to immediately deliberate on the much-waited bill against human trafficking, a serious problem in the country, which mostly affects women and children.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Rehabilitation of Aceh and Nias
Rehabilitation of Aceh and Nias Public support for the reconstruction effort in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is vital. The task ahead of us is monumental and urgent. To see the devastation first hand is to be moved beyond compassion. The people of Aceh and Nias continue to suffer.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
1. Traffic (1x32)
1. Traffic (1x32) Law against human trafficking 'urgent' 2. Fuel (2x26) Poor students to get free education: Official 3. WWF (2x27) Trade in orangutans from RI rife: Int'l conservation group
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Studying abroad has special meaning
Studying abroad has special meaning Every year, several Indonesian students travel abroad in order to obtain their bachelor, master and Ph.D degrees. There are several advantages in obtaining or continuing their studies abroad.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Progressive Islam remains immature: Scholar
Progressive Islam remains immature: ScholarHera Diani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Islamic progressive movements need to drop their superficial, segregated attitudes and instead put their energy into pluralism, equality and democracy, according to one Muslim scholar.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Sugiharto opens SMS center for reports on graft at SOEs
Sugiharto opens SMS center for reports on graft at SOEs A week after President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono gave out his number to enable the public submit their concerns, State Minister of State Enterprises Sugiharto followed suit on Friday by announcing his number -- 0813-1857-7202 -- to get reports...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
~Be a Super Shopper in Hong Kong!
~Be a Super Shopper in Hong Kong! Are you gutsy, determined, focused and willing to give your all to prove that shopping genuinely runs in your blood? Do you have what it takes to be the Indonesian representative to the Hong Kong Shopper of the Year contest , organized by Hong Kong Tourism Board?...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
All-woman wayang gives amusement
All-woman wayang gives amusementEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta For a traditional art form that is often accused of being on its last legs, a performance by Wayang Orang Putri Kunti Nalibroto (WOPKN) was surprisingly well received.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Clashes of new ASEAN and old Myanmar
Clashes of new ASEAN and old MyanmarU Ne Oo, Adelaide In recent months, there have been growing voices against Myanmar taking up her ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) chairmanship. As things stand, Myanmarese military junta will take up the chairmanship position of ASEAN, which rotates...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Russia offers aircraft
Russia offers aircraft JAMBI: A Russian aerospace company offered multipurpose aircraft to the Jambi government on Friday in order to help in the fight against forest fires.The BE-200 aircraft can carry 12 tons of water to be dropped on the fires, Jambi administration officials were told by...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Tunisia establishes consulate in Yogya
Tunisia establishes consulate in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to improve the bilateral relationship between Indonesia and the Republic of Tunisia, an honorary consulate has been established in Yogyakarta, the first ever in the province.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
17,000 infants suffer from malnutrition
17,000 infants suffer from malnutrition INDRAMAYU, West Java: Although known as one of Indonesia's rice bowls, Indramayu nevertheless has 17,847 malnourished infants.The infants are found in all 28 districts of the regency.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
1. EXXON: 4 X 10
1. EXXON: 4 X 10 ExxonMobil may accept 13.5% share of revenue 2. DEPAG: 2 X 26 Said wants other ex-ministers summoned over haj graft 3. JAMSOSTEK: 1 X 27 New suspect named in Jamsostek case 4. SURVIVOR: 1 X 45 Syaiful Kamal: Survivor of three tsunamis
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Syaiful Kamal: Survivor of three tsunamis
Syaiful Kamal: Survivor of three tsunamisHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh Ask anyone in Aceh about the tsunami, and the chances are you will get his or her personal account of it.One Aceh resident says that he gave his children five minutes to eat breakfast before they fled to safety.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
What is bilingual education?
What is bilingual education?Jan Dormer Malang, East Java Apparently, misconceptions abound as to the nature and purpose of bilingual education. In a recent The Jakarta Post's article (Foreign Teachers not Qualified, May 21), Alex Tubagus decried the use of English in National Plus Schools, asking,...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Corruption and regional elections
Corruption and regional electionsFrom KompasCorruption can be grouped into three categories: Corruption by design (done intentionally), corruption by accident (done unintentional), and corruption by need (out of urgent necessity). The first group deserves the most severe punishment.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Islamic Help, NU continue joint work
Islamic Help, NU continue joint work Delegates of British Muslim charity group Islamic Help visited Indonesia recently to continue their work with Nahdlatul Ulama rebuilding the tsunami-hit Aceh province.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Nurdin's acquittal leads to calls for court shake-up
Nurdin's acquittal leads to calls for court shake-upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The acquittal of businessman and Golkar Party member Nurdin Halid by the South Jakarta District Court drew strong reactions on Friday, with anticorruption critics calling for a performance review and reshuffle of judges...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Public told to conserve water
Public told to conserve water President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono refreshes himself with water from a well in Sumber village, Wonogiri, Central Java.The President urged the public on Friday to help conserve water in order to avoid shortages.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Poor campaign turnouts big headaches for candidates
Poor campaign turnouts big headaches for candidatesOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Candidates for mayor Sjachrazad Z.P. and deputy mayor Rudy Syawal were surely disappointed when 2,000 people turned up at their election rally last Friday, as they had earlier declared there would be...
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Japanese ready to invest in Yogya
Japanese ready to invest in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: After seeing for themselves conditions in Yogyakarta, a group of 15 businesspeople from Japan expressed their commitment to invest in the province but declined to reveal the total value of the planned investment.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
WTO rejects EU charges against Hynix
WTO rejects EU charges against HynixAgence France-Presse, Seoul Microchip giant Hynix Semiconductor has scored a partial victory in a battle with the European Union over tariffs imposed on exports by the South Korean company, officials said on Friday.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Corruption and regional elections
Corruption and regional electionsFrom KompasCorruption can be grouped into three categories: Corruption by design (done intentionally), corruption by accident (done unintentional), and corruption by need (out of urgent necessity). The first group deserves the most severe punishment.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Maritime and fisheries setbacks
Maritime and fisheries setbacksFrom RepublikaThe establishment of the ministry of sea exploration at the start of the reform period in 1999 offered new hopes for public welfare promotion, in view of the fact that Indonesia's sea area constitutes 70 percent of its total territory.
Sat, 18 Jun 2005
Govt to offer additional frequencies to 3G operators
Govt to offer additional frequencies to 3G operatorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to offer additional frequencies to companies that will operate cellular services based on advanced third generation (3G) technology if they can develop their businesses.