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Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Reaction to 'Bias of faith'
Reaction to 'Bias of faith' In relation to the attacks on Jamaah Ahmadiyah Indonesia (JAI), you write that "They create erroneous misperceptions that spur a 'Western' simplification on Islam and terrorism.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Underfunded bureaucracy depends on illegal fees
Underfunded bureaucracy depends on illegal feesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter wrapping up his Friday prayers with a hasty request for prosperity, Arman -- not his real name -- rushed to the canteen to meet his colleagues.The gathering had more to it than would meet the eye.
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 players to more lucrative training spots around the...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Lawmakers face rift over plan to axe colleague
Lawmakers face rift over plan to axe colleagueThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAn internal conflict among legislators on the House of Representatives Commission III for legal, security and human rights was cracked wide open on Wednesday after a plan to get one of them recalled was unveiled on Wednesday.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Five detained for oil palm irregularities
Five detained for oil palm irregularitiesJAMBI: The Jambi Prosecutor's Office detained on late Monday five suspects late on Monday on charges of arising out of irregularities in the provision of oil palm seedlings in the province.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
ASEAN countries to send peace monitors to Aceh
ASEAN countries to send peace monitors to AcehJason Gutierrez, Agence France-Presse/VientianeSoutheast Asian countries have agreed to join a peace monitoring mission in Indonesia's Aceh province in a move which could lead to a more formalized regional conflict-monitoring system, officials said on...
Thu, 28 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...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Embracing religion
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
TEAMING UP WITH PUMA: Puma, a global athletic brand, has signed
TEAMING UP WITH PUMA: Puma, a global athletic brand, has signed four prominent Indonesian sport stars to contracts: Ananda Mikola, top Asian Formula 3 Driver; Kurniawan Dwi Julianto, top striker for the Indonesian Soccer Team, Hendro Kartiko, first choice goalkeeper for the Indonesian Soccer Team...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Assessing the benefits of flat tax on businesses
Assessing the benefits of flat tax on businessesAgam Fatchurrochman, Nottingham, UKToday's hot topic in the business community is that the government is getting ready to revise the tax laws of 2000, particularly regarding the proposal for applying a flat tax rate to provide business and fiscal...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Government moves against school textbook commercialization
Government moves against school textbook commercializationHera 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...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
1. Visit -- 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)
1. Visit -- 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)Susilo renews vow to fight against graft, red tape 2. Salary (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24) Underfunded bureaucracy depends on illegal fees 3. Book (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 2line (2x26)Govt moves against school textbook commercialization 4.
Thu, 28 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.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Shares end flat; index at fresh record high
Shares end flat; index at fresh record highDow Jones/Jakarta Indonesian shares ended flat on Wednesday, with gains in heavy-equipment firms and most small-capitalized shares managing to keep the main index in positive territory, dealers said.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Energy being saved at Sheraton Laguna
Energy being saved at Sheraton Laguna NUSA DUA: Sheraton Laguna Nusa Dua hotel is doing what it can to comply with new nationwide energy-saving measures in view of the current power crisis.Through active internal campaigning for awareness, the 270- room resort's staff have already managed to reduce...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
HIV/AIDS education to become part of school syllabus
HIV/AIDS education to become part of school syllabusRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarI Wayan Harikhesa, a second-grader at a high school in Denpasar, thought initially that HIV, which can lead to AIDS, was a deadly disease that claimed the lives of many famous people, especially in the...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Five detained for oil palm irregularities
Five detained for oil palm irregularitiesJAMBI: The Jambi Prosecutor's Office detained on late Monday five suspects late on Monday on charges of arising out of irregularities in the provision of oil palm seedlings in the province.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Armed robbers get Rp 30m, jewelry
Armed robbers get Rp 30m, jewelry JAKARTA: Two armed robbers attacked a motorcyclist in Kalimalang, East Jakarta, late on Tuesday and got away with Rp 30 million in cash and a quantity of jewelry.At around 11 p.m.
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Lippo Cikarang holds swimming competition
Lippo Cikarang holds swimming competition BEKASI: Management of the Lippo Cikarang housing and business district in Bekasi will hold an interclub swimming competition on Sunday.The event will be conducted at the complex' Olympic Sports Club, committee member Suyanto Alimprabowo was quoted as saying...
Thu, 28 Jul 2005
Bandung picked for start of cycling tour
Bandung picked for start of cycling tourMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bandung is set for the start of the Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia cycling championship, replacing last year's site of Jakarta."Jakarta will host the city tour for participants.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Peace agreement in Aceh -- Third time lucky?
Peace agreement in Aceh -- Third time lucky?Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is encouraging to note that the signing of a peace agreement between the Indonesian government and the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) planned for next month is gaining widespread support, particularly from...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
'Local parties would not lead to independence'
'Local parties would not lead to independence' The government's decision to allow the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and other groups in Aceh to set up their own local political parties has been called quite controversial.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
'SCTV' shakes up board of commissioners
'SCTV' shakes up board of commissionersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing a change of ownership, PT Surya Citra Televisi (SCTV) reshuffled on Tuesday its board of commissioners through an extraordinary shareholders meeting, appointing Lt. Gen. (ret.) R.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Sussongko grilled in KPU graft probe
Sussongko grilled in KPU graft probeJAKARTA: Acting secretary general of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Sussongko Suhardjo was questioned for a second time by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Tuesday as a witness into alleged corruption in the provision of the 2004 general...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Garuda builds new executive lounge
Garuda builds new executive lounge JAKARTA: National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia commenced on Tuesday the construction of an executive lounge at the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
1. Riot (2x25)
1. Riot (2x25) 'Public figure' behind Kaur election riot OR Instigators of Kaur riots identified OR Police identify instigators of Kaur election riots 2. Aceh (3x15) Acehnese have high hopes, but remain wary3. Court (2x18) USAID $20m donation deal for RI courts 4.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Breeding crickets a good business
Breeding crickets a good business Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaCrickets are usually considered ordinary insects without any economic value. They are usually found in the garden, or even inside the house.
Wed, 27 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.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Jakarta wants old cars off street
Jakarta wants old cars off streetAbdul Khalik and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta authorities are considering for the umpteenth time banning old cars on the capital's roads, blaming aged vehicles for traffic congestion and pollution.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Headings
Headingspage 81. TRAFFIC -- 4x12 Jakarta streets deathtraps for school children, young adults 2. BOJONG -- 1x28 Rachmat rejects Bojong tryout 3. NAVY -- 1x45 Navy cuts power, water to retired officers' houses 4. DRUGS -- 1x28 Drug war hones in on the healthy or Drug war hones in on youths 5.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Proton replaces outspoken executive chief
Proton replaces outspoken executive chiefAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian national carmaker Proton on Tuesday replaced its chief executive, Mahaleel Ariff, ending weeks of speculation over his future after he criticized the government's policy on the auto sector.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Never mind the price, gold still dazzles Asia
Never mind the price, gold still dazzles Asia Lewa Pardomuan and Atul Prakash Reuters Singapore/Bombay Villagers in Indonesia may wear one or two gold teeth to boost social status. In India, parents will not marry off their daughters without giving them some gold jewellery for financial security.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Acehnese have high hopes, but remain wary
Acehnese have high hopes, but remain waryThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Acehnese people are looking forward to the signing of the peace deal scheduled for Aug. 15 but fear a repetition of the short-lived calm and freedoms that followed earlier botched agreements.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Ahmadiyah and the vulgarization of Islam
Ahmadiyah and the vulgarization of IslamAhmad Najib Burhani, Jakarta The recent attack on the Mubarok campus, a compound used by the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) in Bogor on Friday on July 8, by a swarm of brutes calling themselves the Indonesian Muslim Solidarity (GUII) adds an...
Wed, 27 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.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Timor Leste not ready to join ASEAN: Horta
Timor Leste not ready to join ASEAN: HortaLAOS: Newly independent Timor Leste cannot afford to join the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for at least five years to 10 years because of the huge costs involved, its foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Semarang set for Sam Po Carnival
Semarang set for Sam Po CarnivalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAn interesting program that will take place during Zheng He's 600th Voyage Anniversary Celebrations this year in Semarang will be the Sam Po Carnival. In the carnival set to be held on Aug.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Labor retraining a must: Official
Labor retraining a must: OfficialRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is in need of competence-based training and retraining programs to improve competitiveness of its labor in the global market, government officials and businesspeople say.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
RI response to global campaign for good corporate governance
RI response to global campaign for good corporate governanceBudiono Kusumohamidjojo, Jakarta The United Nations launched the operational phase of the Global Compact on July 26, 2000. The UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan proposed the Global Compact at The World Economic Forum in January 1999.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Jakarta streets death traps for children, young adults
Jakarta streets death traps for children, young adultsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe authorities warned that more children are being seriously injured and killed in traffic accidents on Jakarta's streets.Comr.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
PLN warns of possible shortage in reserves
PLN warns of possible shortage in reservesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState electricity firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is warning of another possible power shortage as demand increases during the dry season, while declining rainfall means the capacities of hydropower plants drop...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Glodok vendors get free kiosks
Glodok vendors get free kiosks JAKARTA: City market operator PD Pasar Jaya if offering vendors currently occupying the area of Pancoran in Glodok, West Jakarta, kiosks in the nearby Glodok and Perniagaan Markets for free for the first six months.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Gold still awes Asia, despite the price
Gold still awes Asia, despite the priceLewa Pardomuan and Atul Prakash, Reuters, Singapore/Bombay Villagers in Indonesia may wear one or two gold teeth to boost social status. In India, parents will not marry off their daughters without giving them some gold jewellery for financial security.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Pay increases considered for state officials
Pay increases considered for state officialsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government says it is considering increasing the take-home pay of the president, vice president, ministers and several other high-ranking state officials starting next year, as part of attempts to improve...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Agriculture show to help unite ASEAN and China
Agriculture show to help unite ASEAN and ChinaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, BangkokThe ASEAN-China free trade arrangement (FTA) and its potential for the region's agricultural industry has inspired a Malaysian company to organize an integrated agriculture show featuring representatives from...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Fuel-saving measures
Fuel-saving measures Now is really the time that a habit of saving energy is implemented in Indonesia. So many offices (including government offices) have their air conditions running while windows are open (because of smokers); in private households this happens as well.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Traders begin selling flags
Traders begin selling flagsPEKANBARU, Riau: Street hawkers had already begun selling Indonesian flags on Tuesday across Jl. Pekanbaru as Independence Day draws near."The demand for red and white flags and banners is always high ahead of Independence Day and we hope to benefit from that," said...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Australia agrees on TAC
Australia agrees on TACAUSTRALIA: Australia will join a new East Asia Summit later this year, foreign minister Alexander Downer said on Tuesday, after bowing to regional pressure and agreeing to sign a mandatory peace pact.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Agriculture show to unite ASEAN, China
Agriculture show to unite ASEAN, China Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post/BangkokThe ASEAN-China free trade arrangement (FTA) and its potential for the region's agricultural industry has inspired a Malaysian company to organize an integrated agriculture show featuring representatives from all 11...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
USAID $20m donation deal for RI courts
USAID $20m donation deal for RI courtsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to provide US$20 million worth of assistance to help the Indonesian government reform the country's weak court system.