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Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Chinese shuttlers win 3 more titles
Chinese shuttlers win 3 more titlesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After winning the girls' team event, China took another three individual titles at the Asian Junior Badminton Championship which ended here on Sunday.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
SBY wants swift bird flu investigation
SBY wants swift bird flu investigationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finals
Local shuttlers shut out of Asian junior finalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a bleak Saturday for local junior badminton, with all singles and doubles players eliminated in the semifinals of the 8th Asian Junior Badminton Championship.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Four lawmakers to face graft probe
Four lawmakers to face graft probe JAKARTA: Four House of Representatives members are expected to face questioning soon over the haj fund scandal allegedly implicating former religious affairs minister Said Aqil Hussein Al-Munawwar.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Japan provides grants for children
Japan provides grants for children JAKARTA: The government of Japan approved on Friday US$1.56 million in grants for Indonesia to help children suffering from malnutrition in East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
More rain ahead in Jakarta: Experts
More rain ahead in Jakarta: ExpertsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta and its surrounding areas as well as West Java will see more rain in the days ahead, experts say.Researcher at the National Space and Aviation Agency (Lapan) Erna Sri Adiningsih said on Sunday that day's satellite...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
JP/5/TOGEL
JP/5/TOGELGambling dealers face tough times Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Agus, 22 (not a real name), has been in a rather somber mood for the past three days, especially upon reading the newspaper about the major crackdown on gambling being carried out by police.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Government lax in efforts to cut fuel use by vehicles
Government lax in efforts to cut fuel use by vehiclesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough private vehicles and motorcycles guzzle close to half of the subsidized fuel in the country, the government continues to overlook the transportation sector in its short-term energy conservation...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
The Euro: a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar
The Euro: a viable alternative to the U.S. dollarThe European Commission and Bank Negara Malaysia sponsored the Euro Conference in Kuala Lumpur last week. One of the noted speakers was Klaus Regling, director general for economic and financial affairs at the European Commission.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Malaysia's Khazanah set to buy 52.05% stake in Lippo from SAG
Malaysia's Khazanah set to buy 52.05% stake in Lippo from SAGThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claiming to have secured consent from the Ministry of Finance, Malaysia's Khazanah Nasional Bhd. has agreed to buy a majority stake in Bank Lippo from Swissasia Global (SAG) -- a consortium led by Swissasia...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Aceh peace treaty in sight as talks near political agreement
Aceh peace treaty in sight as talks near political agreement Nina Larson Agence France-Presse HelsinkiAn Aceh peace treaty appeared to be in reach on Saturday after Indonesian officials offered to meet rebel demands for political participation by at least temporarily allowing the creation of local...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Two killed, seven missing as car plunges into lake
Two killed, seven missing as car plunges into lakeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least two people were killed and seven others missing after a minibus plunged into a lake in Solok regency, West Sumatra, on Sunday morning, officials said.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Death sentence for servants
Death sentence for servantsFrom RepublikaAn Indonesian migrant worker, Rohana, could face the death penalty for allegedly killing her employer in Singapore, according to a report on July 4. In March 2004, two other domestic servants, Juminem and Siti Aminah, were also charged with murder in that...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Pollycarpus may rat on key men in Munir murder
Pollycarpus may rat on key men in Munir murderThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, who has already been declared a suspect in the murder of top rights campaigner Munir, was expected to tell the court who the main actor was in the crime, his lawyer said.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
ASEAN-China trade has silver lining, minister says
ASEAN-China trade has silver lining, minister saysZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLocal industries here are anxious about anticipating in the launch of the biggest free trade area between the Southeast Asian grouping and China, but the government has given its assurance that it would be...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Regional parties would reflect political pluralism
Regional parties would reflect political pluralismEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhatever transpires in the peace talks between the government and the separatist Aceh Free Movement (GAM) in Helsinki this weekend, Indonesia has to review its stance on whether or not to allow political...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
The lesser of two evils?
The lesser of two evils? The use of words in the ongoing discussions between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government is exactly that.Everybody knows that trust is non-existent between the Acehnese and Jakarta -- and with good reason.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Riau Islands nets $2b Chinese investment
Riau Islands nets $2b Chinese investmentUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, BatamEfforts by the Riau Islands to attract foreign direct investment are off to a good start, with the sealing on Sunday of a US$2 billion investment commitment in the tourism sector between a group of entrepreneurs from the...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Old immigration building to have new face
Old immigration building to have new faceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter a long delay, the renovation of the former Central Jakarta immigration office in Menteng, Central Jakarta, is expected to see the light of day by the end of this year.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Transportation needs quick reform: Experts
Transportation needs quick reform: ExpertsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn addition to its energy conservation efforts, the government should take immediate steps to improve public transportation, experts say.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
'Govt has done little to save energy'
'Govt has done little to save energy'The government has appealed to the public to save energy in order to reduce fuel consumption, which is heavily subsidized in the country. But, does the government practice what it preaches? The Jakarta Post interviewed residents here to get their views on the...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Myanmar casts shadow over ASEAN, group still global player
Myanmar casts shadow over ASEAN, group still global playerRoberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse/SingaporeThe Myanmar issue is threatening to damage ASEAN's international standing but the group remains an indispensable player in promoting regional cooperation and stability, diplomats and analysts say.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Bowling pins Games hopes on Canadian
Bowling pins Games hopes on CanadianMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian bowling has resigned itself to lag behind Malaysia and Philippines, but now the country's sport governing body, PBI, nurtures high hopes about its medal prospect at the next Southeast Asian Games with...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 18, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, July 18, 2005Exhibitions* Lampung Traditional Textile, at Museum Textile Indonesia, Jl. KS Tubun No. 4, West Jakarta (Tel. 5606613, mustekstil@telkom.net) until July 27 * Painting by Ivan Sagita at CP Artspace Jl. Suryopranoto 67 A, Central Jakarta (Tel.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUS Fuel money to be disbursed in NTT KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The central government will soon disburse funds worth Rp 229 billion (US$23.8 million) to 888 subdistricts across East Nusa Tenggara, a provincial government spokesman announced on Friday.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deathsThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan market
Ford launches Focus, targeting sedan marketThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter concentrating on marketing sports utility vehicles (SUVs) over the past five years, PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) is targeting the sedan segment by launching the all-new Ford Focus.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
RI remains anti-foreigner
RI remains anti-foreigner This is a reply to your article Investors or retired people? published in The Jakarta Post on June 9. After reading the indignant reaction to a suggestion that Indonesia let elderly foreigners retire in Indonesia, I think there may be some short-sightedness when looking at...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
RI, Japan agree to hold talks every 2 months
RI, Japan agree to hold talks every 2 monthsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia and Japan have ended the first round of negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement and agreed to hold comprehensive talks every two months, a senior official at the Ministry of Trade says.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Opposition grows against decree on TV airtime cut
Opposition grows against decree on TV airtime cutThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough most TV stations have agreed to implement a ruling which requires them to reduce airtime as part of the government's energy conservation drive, concerned parties intensified pressure on Saturday to withdraw the...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
'Chikungunya' infects 98
'Chikungunya' infects 98 TANGERANG: Tangerang health officials revealed on Saturday that 98 people in Bojong Renged, Teluk Naga district, have contracted the chikungunya virus."We have determined that the chikungunya outbreak to be an extraordinary incident, which requires immediate prevention...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Govt condemns group's attack on Ahmadiyah
Govt condemns group's attack on AhmadiyahMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government condemned on Saturday an attack by members of Indonesian Muslim Solidarity on the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) on Friday afternoon.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Some ASEAN members cringe at the thought of Myanmar presiding
Some ASEAN members cringe at the thought of Myanmar presiding over the group in 2006, but there is no precedent for forcing it to give up its turn.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
~For Special Edition --- Apartment Living
~For Special Edition --- Apartment LivingJakarta apartment market upbeat under the shadow of oversupplyBy Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Indonesian apartment market is expected to remain strong as apartment is still seen as a more profitable investment compared to the currently low bank deposit rate...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
JP/5/ABORSI
JP/5/ABORSIAbortion clinic in Surabaya out of legal touch Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaAfter attending to a client Agung (not his real name), an employee at the office of an abortion clinic in Dukuh Kupang, Surabaya, begins checking off names on the list of reporters who regularly come...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Teaching parents worth
Teaching parents worth Who should bear the costs of running schools in the country? Under the nine-year compulsory education program, it should be the state. At least parents who send their children to state schools are entitled to free education -- free from enrollment, tuition and other fees.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Police urged to arrest gambling bosses
Police urged to arrest gambling bossesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers are calling on the police to start arresting big-time gamblers and raid suspected big gambling dens in order to make the current anti-gambling drive a success.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSMaiden operation of new airport delayedPADANG, West Sumatra: The maiden operation of a new international airport in Padang, West Sumatra, which was set for Friday, has been delayed indefinitely, a senior official at the state-run airport operator, PT Angkasa Pura II, said on Friday.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Majority of married couples eschew condoms usage
Majority of married couples eschew condoms usageYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungA member of the West Java legislative council's Commission E, Ani Rukmini, said her husband did not like to use condoms."No thanks, dear.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
First step toward software independence
First step toward software independenceVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, vmahmud@yahoo.comLast Tuesday was the Indonesia Go Open Source (IGOS) Open House, held in the lobby of the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) building on Jl. Thamrin.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deaths
Susilo wants swift probe into bird flu-linked deathsThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari on Sunday to determine as soon as possible whether the recent deaths of three people in Tangerang, Banten, were caused by the bird flu virus.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Jambi police battle illegal loggers
Jambi police battle illegal loggersJAMBI, Jambi: Jambi provincial police has vowed to intensify a crackdown against illegal loggers. Speaking to The Jakarta Post on Saturday, chief of Jambi provincial police Brig. Gen.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Housewives support anti-gambling campaign
Housewives support anti-gambling campaignApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanHousewives in Medan have warmly welcomed the nationwide movement against gambling. Interviewed separately, the housewives said that gambling had made their husbands gambling addicts and their habit had adversely...
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Evacuation drill at Mount Merapi
Evacuation drill at Mount Merapi BOYOLALI, Central Java: The Yogyakarta authorities plan to hold a simulated evacuation procedure on Tuesday for people living near Mount Merapi volcano, whose status has been recently raised to a warning alert level, up a notch from normal.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005
Gaikindo auto expo ends on high note
Gaikindo auto expo ends on high noteThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe largest automotive show in the country, the Gaikindo Auto Expo 2005, ended on Sunday, achieving a turnover of Rp 1.2 trillion (about US$123 million) despite falling well short of its visitor target.
Sun, 17 Jul 2005
JP/8/mao
JP/8/maoJung Chang and John Halliday were in Jakarta on July 9 as part of a global book tour to launch Mao: The Unknown Story (Jonathan Cape, June 2, 2005), which shatters the cult image surrounding the 20th-century Chinese leader, at the Periplus Bookshop in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Sun, 17 Jul 2005
Bogor disperses Ahmadiyah, sends followers home
Bogor disperses Ahmadiyah, sends followers homeTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorBogor Police were still guarding the vacant compound of the Ahmadiyah Indonesia Congregation (JAI) on Jl. Raya Parung in Pondok Udik subdistrict, Kemang district, on Saturday, following a violent protest over its...
Sun, 17 Jul 2005
Top schools offer quality but expensive education
Top schools offer quality but expensive educationTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education is not cheap and a good education can be very expensive.While millions of parents in the country struggle to come up with the money to enroll their children into any school, many parents are ready to...
Sun, 17 Jul 2005
Hair moisturizer for busy women
Hair moisturizer for busy women A polluted environment and air conditioning is damaging for hair and makes it frizzy but many women, especially working women do not have much time to care for their hair.
Sun, 17 Jul 2005
State still fails to provide free basic education
State still fails to provide free basic educationAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though the government promised to provide free basic education for all school-age children across the country starting this year, most schools are still making new students pay an "entrance fee".