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Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Headings
Headings page 91. BIRDFLU -- 2x18 Regions differ in handling of bird flu 2. Sideline -- 1x30 Hospitals prepare for bird flu 3. TAPOS1 -- 1x32 Child prostitutes lie to survive 4. MANGGA -- 2x32 Mangga Dua Square admits turning street into parking lot
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RI should not rush into taking stance on UN reforms
RI should not rush into taking stance on UN reforms Primastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/BeijingIndonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of Foreign Affairs...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Southeast Asia remains an important partner for the United
Southeast Asia remains an important partner for the United States, Deputy U.S. Secretary of State Robert Zoellick said on Thursday amid hurt feelings over his boss' absence from a major security forum. Zoellick, who is standing in for Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said he stressed this point...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Pertamina shuts Sumatra refinery
Pertamina shuts Sumatra refineryJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, has shut down its 120,000 barrel-a-day crude oil distillation unit in Dumai, Sumatra for 21 days' maintenance.The refinery, the island's largest, was shut on July 25, Suroso Atmomartoyo, Pertamina's Jakarta-based...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Combating taxi crimes
Combating taxi crimesFrom KompasThere have been frequent reports on taxi passengers being robbed or even raped, but so far no concrete action has been taken by the authorities or the taxi companies to prevent the recurrence of such crimes.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
TNI prepares contingency plan for Aceh truce
TNI prepares contingency plan for Aceh truceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) has prepared a contingency plan to anticipate possible violations of the Aceh peace agreement scheduled for signing on Aug. 15.TNI Commander Gen.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
*Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Page 2
*Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Page 2 *Reality TV fuels dreams among viewers Page 3 *Govt has enough money to train workers: Exporters Page 4 *Story of baby carried for 27 years unfolds Page 5 *Religious credibility wanes as terrorism proliferates Page 6 *Mangga Dua Square...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Indonesia dominates Milo Open
Indonesia dominates Milo OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Pia Zebadiah upset second-seed Tai Yi of China as young Indonesian shuttlers dominated the quarterfinal matches at the Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championship here on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Brand awards should be praised and criticized
Brand awards should be praised and criticizedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uci Sanusi, 45, would never smoke anything other than Dji Sam Soe clove cigarettes, which he has smoked since he was 18.Uci, who works for a printing company on Jl.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
1. China --- 3x12
1. China --- 3x12 RI, China seal economic and defense deals 2. Fatwa --- 3x16 MUI attacks liberal Islamic movements with 11 new edicts 3. Irish --- 4x9 Blair hails end of armed IRA crusade 4. Tapos --- 1x32 Child sex workers taught self-worth
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RP, Malaysian navies start exercises
RP, Malaysian navies start exercisesPHILIPPINES: The Philippine and Malaysian navies officially began two-week long joint exercises aimed at boosting interoperability and cooperation in Philippine waters on Thursday, a statement said.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Gambling eradication will not be easy
Gambling eradication will not be easyFrom Koran TempoFormer president Abdurrahman Wahid once revealed the presence of a gambling operation in the Jakarta Bay area. The big casino was already common knowledge, with some figures managing it and powerful owners behind it.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam
Terrorism is a general issue, not just about Islam Khaled Abou El Fadl of the University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), who is known as a strong critic of puritan Wahhabi Islam, visited Yogyakarta earlier this week to deliver a keynote speech during the four-day International Conference on...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Motorists told to get cars tested
Motorists told to get cars testedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCar and motorcycle owners have six months to take their vehicles in for an emission test, as required under Bylaw No. 2/2005 on air pollution control, or face the possibility of being unable to renew their vehicle's registration.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Indonesia braces for Kawasaki virus
Indonesia braces for Kawasaki virusThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHot on the heels of the polio and avian influenza outbreaks, Indonesia is back on alert for a new virus that has reportedly struck a child victim, a health official said on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Losing candidates detained over election violence
Losing candidates detained over election violenceEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice say they detained on Thursday four people accused of inciting a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, involving thousands of people protesting the result of the recent regental election.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RI files complaint over territorial violation by KL
RI files complaint over territorial violation by KLEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has lodged a protest with the Malaysian government over the foiled arrest of a number of fishermen aboard three Malaysian trawlers and a possible territorial violation.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 28, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 28, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Legislators face trip markup case
Legislators face trip markup caseTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore irregularities have been unveiled in the use of state money by members of the House of Representatives Commission III for legal and human rights during their recent working visit to Bali.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Pluralism within Islam
Pluralism within Islam After Indonesia's success in hosting an interfaith dialog involving 39 Asian and European countries in Bali last week, the nation would do well to address a no less pressing issue at home: promoting an intra-faith dialog, more specifically among different Muslim groups.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Parents protest enrollment procedure
Parents protest enrollment procedure BEKASI: More than 60 parents from Pekayon, Bekasi rallied in front of the Bekasi regional council on Thursday to protest the enrollment procedure at the regency's SMU Negeri 8.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
TV Today: Friday, July 29, 2005
TV Today: Friday, July 29, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hello Kitty8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Koran Recital1:00 p.m.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Royal Dutch Shell Plc., Europe's second-largest oil company, said
Royal Dutch Shell Plc., Europe's second-largest oil company, said it wants to resume work in Indonesia after the country's energy minister indicated in media comments that the company is again welcome in the archipelago.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
MUI attacks progressive Islamic movement
MUI attacks progressive Islamic movementThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn what was widely seen as an apparent campaign against freedom of thought and religion, the state-sanctioned Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued on Thursday a fatwa outlawing liberal Islamic thoughts.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Hassan urges caution in UN reform debate
Hassan urges caution in UN reform debatePrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingIndonesia should not rush into taking its stance in the increasingly heated debate on the United Nations (UN) reforms, as voting would only be taking place later next month, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
From Bali to Holland, with love
From Bali to Holland, with loveRachel Greaves, Contributor, Kerobokan, BaliOne morning in October 2000, Jebeh Nyoman Yanti was walking along Sanur Beach, as she did every morning with her friends, looking for customers to attract to the market stalls.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Hospitals prepare for bird flu cases
Hospitals prepare for bird flu casesIn an effort to stop bird flu becoming a pandemic in Indonesia, medical experts and hospitals are now drawing up a strategy."Each country affected has been advised to draft a National Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Plan (NIPPP)," Sardikin Giriputro, the head of...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Garin's 'Rindu Kami Padamu' named Best Asian Movie
Garin's 'Rindu Kami Padamu' named Best Asian MovieThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGarin Nugroho's 7th feature film, Rindu Kami Padamu (Of Love and Eggs) was named The Best Film in the 7th Osian's Cinefan Asian Film Festival on Sunday in New Delhi, India, outshining 120 movies from 30 countries in Asia.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Pay increase aimed at stemming low productivity
Pay increase aimed at stemming low productivityRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla reiterated on Thursday that efforts to improve the welfare of civil servants could not be put off any longer as the country's bureaucracy and governance were suffering.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Councillor lashes out at district heads
Councillor lashes out at district headsMEDAN, North Sumatra: A Medan councillor condemned on Wednesday seven district heads in Medan for traveling to Malaysia. "Suspected bird flu has been discovered in their areas, and they're traveling to Malaysia," Ikrimah Hamidy, chief of the Prosperous Justice...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacks
'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacksYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/BogorPesantren around the country have been associated with terrorism since a series of terrorist attacks began in this country several years ago, including the Bali and Marriott bombings.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Hotels fully booked for Zheng He festival
Hotels fully booked for Zheng He festivalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangMost of the star-rated and budget hotels in Semarang are fully booked as the celebration of the 600th anniversary of Zheng He's voyage draws near.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Ampel, destination for tourism, prayer
Ampel, destination for tourism, prayerIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaAll of a sudden, several men aged around 26, sitting at the entrance to Jl. Nyamplungan, Ampel, Surabaya, got up and approached The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Merpati: Number one?
Merpati: Number one? The official schedule of Merpati Airlines, effective June 30 till July 31, which has been posted up in every Merpati Office, shows for flights MZ 606 and 615 (Denpasar-Maumere-Denpasar) a Fokker 28 aircraft, one hour 15 minutes flight time and a Rp 721,000 one way fare.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Palyja, TPJ promise bigger investments
Palyja, TPJ promise bigger investmentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo foreign partners of city tap water company PAM Jaya -- PAM Lyonaisse Jaya (Palyja) and Thames PAM Jaya -- have promised higher investment this year and in coming years.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
RI, China seal economic and defense deals
RI, China seal economic and defense dealsPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Chinese President Hu Jintao witnessed the signing of five agreements on the economy, tsunami assistance projects, defense technology and education at the Great Hall of the...
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 28
Rupiah Rates July 28 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,810.86 7,051.57 7,469.68 7,392.61 Brunei dollar 1 6,202.69 5,598.58 5,931.76 5,869.36 Canadian dollar 1 8,352.21 7,539.01 7,987.38 7,903.63 Swiss franc 1 7,971.74 7,197.99 7,623.53 7,546.
Fri, 29 Jul 2005
Surabaya hotels offer special packages
Surabaya hotels offer special packagesSURABAYS: To raise the level of their occupancy rate, several hotels in Surabaya have improved services to their guests, among other things, by offering them a special package.Garden Palace Hotel at Jl.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Alwi forbids clinics from charging
Alwi forbids clinics from charging BANDUNG: Following the disbursement of health funds saved from the fuel subsidy cuts, community health centers would no longer be allowed to charge people for treatment, a minister says.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
27 more Padang councillors sent to prison
27 more Padang councillors sent to prisonSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangTwenty-seven Padang councillors were sentenced to four years in jail on Wednesday for graft, in a verdict that has given a boost to the nationwide anticorruption drive.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Dutch juniors have an Indonesian connection
Dutch juniors have an Indonesian connectionMoch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Spectators at the Milo Junior Championships could be forgiven for assuming that Lisa Malaihollo is a local player, or perhaps part of the diaspora of Indonesian badminton players to more lucrative training...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
JP/18/AMPEL
JP/18/AMPELAmpel, tourist destination and place of prayerIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaAll of a sudden, several men aged around 26, sitting at the entrance to Jl. Nyamplungan, Ampel, Surabaya, got up and approached The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
JP/4/EDS28
JP/4/EDS28Fighting bird fluIt is heartening to know that the government seems to be on the right track combating bird flu. The representative of the World Health Organization, Georg Petersen, told this newspaper on Tuesday that the government was following WHO recommendations and procedures in...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Pluralism : Easy to say, but hard to implement
Pluralism : Easy to say, but hard to implementYani Prasatya, Jakarta "Yani, read this please," my grandmother once showed me a piece of her writing that had been published in the Ahmadiyah newsletter. I reluctantly read it for the sake of being polite. It was titled Finally I found it.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
PLN to provide prepaid services for outdoor ads
PLN to provide prepaid services for outdoor adsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe state electricity company PT PLN plans to make available prepaid electricity services for outdoor advertising this year due to the prevalence of electricity theft -- by tapping into wires.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
'Islamic boarding schools oppose terrorism, violence': Didi Hilman
'Islamic boarding schools oppose terrorism, violence': Didi HilmanYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPesantren -- or Islamic boarding schools -- have found themselves in an awkward position with the nation being hit by a number of terrorist attacks over the past few years.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Pressure on Myanmar
Pressure on Myanmar The pariah state relinquishing next year's ASEAN chair is only a start -- it must do much more to reform itself. Myanmar has made a shrewd and calculated move to win over ASEAN by announcing its willingness to skip playing host to the groups annual meeting next year.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Young artists on show at Kamandalu
Young artists on show at Kamandalu UBUD: Seventeen new, talented young artists from Bali have been displaying their paintings and sculpture at Bale Ketemu, Kamandalu Resort and Spa, Banjar Nagi, Ubud, since July 22. The exhibition runs through August 27.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
From Bali to Holland, with love
From Bali to Holland, with loveRachel Greaves, Contributor, Kerobokan, BaliOne morning in October 2000, Jebeh Nyoman Yanti was walking along Sanur Beach, as she did every morning with her friends, looking for customers to attract to the market stalls.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Teguh upsets seeded Chen in Milo Open badminton
Teguh upsets seeded Chen in Milo Open badmintonMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Most of the top seeds in the boys' singles advanced to the fourth round of the Milo Junior Indonesia Open on Wednesday, but China lost its 3/4th seed Chen Tianyu to local badminton player Teguh Siswanto.