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Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Center allows people to get up close with mangroves
Center allows people to get up close with mangrovesI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Suwung, BaliRatih treaded carefully around the dry, sharply pointed shrub before slowly descending into the muddy ground.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
RI eyes top shoemakers to relocate from China
RI eyes top shoemakers to relocate from ChinaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government, with support from the private sector, is approaching branded footwear makers to chose Indonesia in the event they want to relocate their plants from China following increasing incidence of trade disputes between...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Inco's profit in H1 up by 13%
Inco's profit in H1 up by 13%Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed nickel miner PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco) has reported a 13 percent rise of unaudited net profit in the year's first semester to US$141.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
JP/5/BATAM
JP/5/BATAMChicken restaurants, vendors see sales drop Fadli The Jakarta Post/BatamThe kitchen at Windsor Fried Chicken in Batam is not nearly as busy as it was just weeks ago, and employees like Asrul, 34, now often find themselves with little more to do than try and look busy.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Susilo wants closer relations with China
Susilo wants closer relations with ChinaPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono says Indonesia could benefit from forging closer ties with future superpower China.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Court to rule on PKB conflict soon
Court to rule on PKB conflict soon JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court will deliver its judgment on Aug. 10 on the lawsuit filed by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab against the current leadership of the National Awakening Party (PKB), chief justice I Wayan Rena said on...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Bankers question feasibility of BI's swift consolidation
Bankers question feasibility of BI's swift consolidationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSome bankers questioned on Wednesday whether Bank Indonesia's plan to push for swift consolidation of the country's banking sector, by encouraging more mergers in the near future, was applicable.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Chicken restaurants, vendors see sales drop
Chicken restaurants, vendors see sales dropFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamThe kitchen at Windsor Fried Chicken in Batam is not nearly as busy as it was just weeks ago, and employees like Asrul, 34, now often find themselves with little more to do than try and look busy.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Govt moves against commercialization of school textbooks
Govt moves against commercialization of school textbooksHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmong the many problems clouding the country's educational system -- feudalistic teaching methods, low teacher salaries and high tuition fees -- the issue of commercialized textbooks has been a problem for...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
SBY urged to probe July 27 PDI attack
SBY urged to probe July 27 PDI attackThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) urged President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government to restart investigations into the bloody July 27, 1996, mob attack on their former headquarters as they...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Woman carries dead baby for 27 years
Woman carries dead baby for 27 yearsAgence France-Presse, JakartaSurgeons have delivered a 27-year-old baby from a middle-aged housewife who had carried the dead body inside her because she was too poor to have it removed, doctors said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Officers lose money in antigambling drive
Officers lose money in antigambling driveAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOwners of gambling dens have clearly been hurt financially in the recent drive against gambling in Jakarta, but many police officers have also lost money as a result of the campaign.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Top officials 'undeserving' of pay raise
Top officials 'undeserving' of pay raiseTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's plan to increase the take-home pay of the President, Vice President, ministers, and high-ranking state officials met with mixed reactions on Wednesday amid the government's appeal for the public to be...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
BI encourages setting up of 'guarantee funds' for SMEs
BI encourages setting up of 'guarantee funds' for SMEsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central bank plans to encourage the establishment of regional credit insurance institutions and to guarantee funds to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) obtain much-needed financing.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
'Nasyid' contest to highlight Zheng He 600th voyage celebration
'Nasyid' contest to highlight Zheng He 600th voyage celebrationSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangMany history books note that the great Chinese explorer Zheng He, whose 600th anniversary voyage to Indonesia is being celebrated this year, was a devout Muslim.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 28, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 28, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* The New Video and The New Paintings by Filippo Sciascia, at at Gaya Gallery Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252 or 979253, www.filipposciascia.it), until Aug. 16.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Teguh upsets seeded Chen in Milo Open
Teguh upsets seeded Chen in Milo Open Moch. 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 talent Teguh Siswanto.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Breeders bemoan slump in sales as reports on bird flu surface
Breeders bemoan slump in sales as reports on bird flu surfaceThe Jakarta Post, Medan/Makassar/BandungSales of chicken nationwide have been in the doldrums for the past few weeks with the bird flu virus making the national headlines, chicken breeders complained on Tuesday.
Thu, 28 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.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Recognition of 'third sex'?
Recognition of 'third sex'?From RepublikaAs a student, I am very much concerned over the behavior of gays and lesbians, which has become a trend and is apparently accepted as something normal by part of our society, as long as no disturbance is caused.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Mercenaries in the Strait of Malacca
Mercenaries in the Strait of MalaccaMark J. Valencia, Hawaii In the wake of relentless attacks by sea robbers and frequent kidnappings of hapless crews for ransom, several private companies have begun offering armed escort services for vessels transiting the Malacca and Singapore Straits.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
BRI H1 net profit up 13%
BRI H1 net profit up 13%Dow Jones, JakartaBank Rakyat Indonesia said on Wednesday its first-half net profit rose 13 percent from the year-earlier period because of an increase in interest income.Net profit for the January-to-June period rose to Rp 1.94 trillion from Rp 1.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
China, Japan and South Korea meet Southeast Asian partners
China, Japan and South Korea meet Southeast Asian partnersPeter Harmsen, Agence France-Presse/VientianeMinisters from East Asian giants China, Japan and South Korea met their Southeast Asian partners on Wednesday for talks diplomats said would cover trade and steps toward forming a new regional...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
No province free from HIV
No province free from HIV BANDUNG: No Indonesian province is now free from HIV infection, with the recorded number of people living with the virus in the country standing at 7,098.Head of the HIV/AIDS Eradication Commission Alwi Shihab said on Wednesday the commission had remained unable to...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Santos, ConocoPhillips bid for new oil and gas blocks
Santos, ConocoPhillips bid for new oil and gas blocksLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwenty-three companies, including major global players like Australia's Santos and U.S. companies ConocoPhillips and Anadarko Petroleum Company, have submitted bids for 11 oil and gas blocks currently on...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Susilo renews vow to fight against graft, red tape
Susilo renews vow to fight against graft, red tapePrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BeijingSince opening a special PO Box and call center over a month ago, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has received 2,500 letters and 140,000 text messages from people offering advice and suggestions.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
1,200 children involved in gambling
1,200 children involved in gamblingSURABAYA: A non-governmental organization (NGO) activist has revealed that some 1,200 children in Pengirian, Surabaya, were affected by the widespread gambling in the area.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Regent appeals for all clear in Tangerang
Regent appeals for all clear in TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe regent of Tangerang urged the central government on Wednesday to revoke the bird flu 'red zone' status in the regency, insisting that there was no bird flu epidemic in the area.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
*Police officers losing money in antigambling drive Page 2
*Police officers losing money in antigambling drive Page 2 *Tangerang wants bird-flu red zone status to be revoked Page 3 *Assessing the benefits of flat tax on businesses Page 4 *'Pesantren' face hard times after spate of terrorist attacks Page 8 *Dutch junior badminton players have RI connection...
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
Bojong residents stand firm against waste plant
Bojong residents stand firm against waste plantTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor"If they call for war, I will step in to protect the area we live in," proclaimed Saidah, a homemaker of Kampong Rawajeler in Bojong, Bogor.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
'Tolerance doesn't exist in our society'
'Tolerance doesn't exist in our society'The attack on the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in Parung, Bogor, earlier this month has sparked various reactions on how to interpret freedom of religion. The Jakarta Post asked residents their thoughts on the issue.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Rupiah Rates July 27
Rupiah Rates July 27 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,804.67 7,045.97 7,463.76 7,386.75 Brunei dollar 1 6,181.89 5,581.49 5,911.87 5,851.44 Canadian dollar 1 8,388.17 7,572.68 8,021.77 7,938.93 Swiss franc 1 7,942.92 7,170.87 7,595.97 7,517.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
SIS employees demand salary raise
SIS employees demand salary raiseAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAround 30 local employees of the Singapore International School (SIS) in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, staged a protest on Wednesday to demand a pay raise, improved conditions and health insurance as well as free schooling for...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 27, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 27, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Indonesia woman carried dead baby for 27 years
Indonesia woman carried dead baby for 27 years Agence France-Presse JakartaSurgeons have delivered a 27-year-old baby from a middle-aged housewife who had carried the dead body inside her because she was too poor to have it removed, doctors said on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Hutchison to end CAC investment soon
Hutchison to end CAC investment soonHONG KONG: Hutchison Telecommunications International Ltd., a cellular phone company controlled by Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka- shing, said it would complete its investment in Indonesian cell phone operator PT Cyber Access Communications "soon".
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Yorris slams poll delay
Yorris slams poll delayMANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Yorris Raweyai, a candidate in the West Irian Jaya gubernatorial election, has demanded that the central government replace all members of West Irian Jaya General Elections Commission due to the postponement of the election.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Life tough on 'Indonesian Alcatraz'
Life tough on 'Indonesian Alcatraz'Antara, JakartaNusakambangan island has been in the news again, with reports of Tommy Soeharto being flown to Jakarta once a month to treat a tumor.Nusakambangan island, located off Cilacap, Central Java, has a number of prisons.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
People of Yemeni origin play full role in Indonesia's development
People of Yemeni origin play full role in Indonesia's developmentIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/SurabayaSewu wolungatus paetung puluhantahune Nduk kampong Arab papan panggone Gedhe dhukur njenggeret cakrike Klumpukane wong ngendoni ati sumpege Cikar Mandheg mapine manut Landa ireng capital putih...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Indonesian kites becoming more attractive
Indonesian kites becoming more attractiveBambang Parlupi, Jakarta Flying kites as a hobby has been developing rapidly in Indonesia, with various types and motifs now appearing to add more color to this outdoor pursuit and its changing functions.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Headings
Headings1. BIRD -- 1x40 Regent appeals for all clear in Tangerang 2. POWER -- 2x25 PLN to provide prepaid services for outdoor ads 3. BOJONG -- 1x30 Bojong residents stand defiant 4. SIS -- 1x32 SIS employees demand salary raise 5. SPEAK -- 1x40 'Tolerance doesn't exist in our society'
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
OIC pledges Rp 12t aid for Aceh
OIC pledges Rp 12t aid for AcehThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) has pledged Rp 12 trillion (US$1.22 billion) in reconstruction funds for tsunami- devastated Aceh."OIC has expressed interest in channeling assistance for rehabilitation and reconstruction projects...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Four detained for fake fishing permits
Four detained for fake fishing permits JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutors Office has detained four suspects for faking fishing and tax permits that allowed foreign fishermen into the country's waters.The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries said that the four suspects were Tema Persula, HM...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
3 x 13
3 x 13 Top officials undeserving of pay raise: ICW JP/4/PAN3 x 17 House commission in disharmony over plan to axe member
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Recognition of 'third sex'?
Recognition of 'third sex'?From RepublikaAs a student, I am very much concerned over the behavior of gays and lesbians, which has become a trend and is apparently accepted as something normal by part of our society, as long as no disturbance is caused.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
S. African envoy submits credentials
S. African envoy submits credentialsTIMOR LESTE: South Africa's Ambassador to Indonesia Griffiths Mandlenkosi Memela on Wednesday presented his credentials to Timor Leste President Xanana Gusmao in Dili, an official at the South African Embassy in Jakarta said.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Embracing religion is loving peace
Embracing religion is loving peace Up until quite recently I had never heard of Ahmadiyah, nor would I have most likely except for the unruly acts of intolerance visited upon the unfortunate and apparently peaceful members of that sect by a mob of righteous fanatics who just happen to be Muslim.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Conversion cause of concern among MUI branches
Conversion cause of concern among MUI branchesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaRegional offices of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) are calling for strong measures to prevent Muslims from converting to other religions.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Farmers fight losing battle against locusts
Farmers fight losing battle against locustsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonLocusts traveling in vast swarms have stripped 8,000 more hectares of rice fields in Cirebon regency of all vegetation, a senior government official says.