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Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Women start campaign against leaded gasoline
Women start campaign against leaded gasolineThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJuju Kosasih, 47, began to suspect how dangerous the lead- polluted water supply in her neighborhood of Munjul, East Jakarta, was when she witnessed the births of three premature babies.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Another victim of CN-235 accident dies
Another victim of CN-235 accident diesMADIUN, East Java: First Lt. Yeremias Waang, the copilot of a CN- 235 airplane that recently crashed in Aceh, died early on Monday at the Antariksa Air Force Hospital in East Jakarta.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, July 27, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, July 27, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Kitty8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Showbiz11:30 Cultural Program: Rona Daerah12:00 p.m.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Surrealist painter has slanted view on industrialism
Surrealist painter has slanted view on industrialismM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The surrealist movement in painting was born out of the premise that the bourgeois society was so decadent that it did not deserve art.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Road tolls to increase by 15 percent
Road tolls to increase by 15 percentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government plans to raise tolls for roads across the country by an average of 15 percent next month, in a move to keep investment in toll roads competitive amid higher inflation rates and operational costs.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Lippo H1 profit almost doubles
Lippo H1 profit almost doubles JAKARTA: Bank Lippo, the country's ninth-largest lender, said on Tuesday that first-half profit had almost doubled on increasing demand for credit.Net income rose to Rp 203 billion (US$20.7 million), or Rp 51.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Court delays verdict against NGO activist
Court delays verdict against NGO activistMANADO, North Sulawesi: The Manado District Court delayed for a second time delivering a verdict in a defamation case against non-governmental organization activist Rignolda Djamaludin.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Ninth to sixteenth seed Yuan Kartika of Tangkas Bogasari also
Ninth to sixteenth seed Yuan Kartika of Tangkas Bogasari also cruised in an 11-3, 11-1 defeat of unseeded Jpy Kencana of Indonesia 11-3, 11-1.Imme Kris Wicaksono of Djarum, another 9/16 seed, received a walkover against Nana Sutrisna of Indonesia, while Aprilia of Indonesia blanked compatriot...
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Pawnshops thrive come new school
Pawnshops thrive come new schoolOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungA housewife in her 50s hurriedly entered the state-owned pawnshop in Bandarlampung city, on one recent morning. The moment she reached the customer service counter, she took out three flower- motif bed sheets wrapped...
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
RI, U.S. to hold military exercise
RI, U.S. to hold military exercise Agence France Presse, JakartaU.S. troops arrived in Indonesia on Monday to take part in an annual joint maritime exercise aimed at improving military cooperation with the world's largest Muslim-populated country. Representatives of 800 U.S.
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
RI asks ASEAN for observers in Aceh
RI asks ASEAN for observers in AcehAssociated Press, VientianeIndonesia has asked its Southeast Asian neighbors to send observers to monitor a peace deal between separatist rebels and the government in the strife-torn Aceh province starting next month, a Thai official said on Tuesday.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Palm oil yields improve in H1
Palm oil yields improve in H1 JAKARTA: PT Astra Agro Lestari, Indonesia's biggest publicly traded agriculture company, said yields from its oil palms rose in the first half of this year.Palm-oil yields rose to 23.3 percent in the six months ended June 30, from 22.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Papuan council to begin work soon
Papuan council to begin work soonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Papuan People's Council will begin work on Sept. 2, when the 42 people recently selected to the council are sworn in.The special committee selecting the council members announced on Friday the names of the 42 council members, who...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
International shipowners agree to cut THC
International shipowners agree to cut THCZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGlobal firms grouped under the Overseas Shipowner Representatives Association (OSRA) has agreed to cut the much-debated Terminal Handling Charge (THC) to between US$120 to $130 per 20-foot container (TEUs), according...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Candidates fail submit finance reports
Candidates fail submit finance reportsOGAN ILIR, South Sumatra: Only one of four pairs of candidates in the June 25 Ogan Ilir regency election has submitted a campaign finance report to the local General Elections Commission.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Disadvantaged regions need govt attention
Disadvantaged regions need govt attentionSigit Pinardi, Antara News Agency/JakartaA middle-aged woman was seen sobbing as Syaifullah Yusuf, the State Minister for the Development of Disadvantaged Regions, noticed her.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Poll protesters run amok in Bengkulu
Poll protesters run amok in BengkuluThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSome 10,000 people went on a rampage on Monday in Kaur regency, Bengkulu province, setting fire to government offices and houses in the area to express their disappointment with the regental election result, which elected Syaukani Saleh...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
RI motorcycle sales up 44%, Astra says
RI motorcycle sales up 44%, Astra says JAKARTA: Indonesia's motorcycle sales rose 44 percent in June from a year earlier, faster than May's 35 percent gain, said PT Astra International, the nation's biggest auto distributor.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
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Suggested title:Mandarin Oriental Hotel Majapahit, Surabaya: Historical lodgings with excellent facilities Surabaya, the capital of East Java, serves as an economic and trading hub for eastern Indonesia.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt told to seek options other than raising fuel prices
Govt told to seek options other than raising fuel pricesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has other options other than hiking domestic fuel prices to ease pressure on the state budget, a group of economists say, namely by requiring local administrations to shoulder some of the...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Energy saving should be effective
Energy saving should be effectiveFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWith world crude oil prices hovering at US$60 per barrel, high fuel subsidies and slow fuel price adjustment, the nation is facing an energy crisis and a serious fiscal problem.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
No quality guarantee
No quality guaranteeFrom GatraThe direct elections of regional chiefs now taking place in several regions was inspired by the 2004 general election, which was considered successful despite the various irregularities reported.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTA
Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTARidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia may not be able to immediately benefit from the opening of the labor market in the Southeast Asian region next year due to poor preparation and the low education of the majority of its workers,...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
A more comprehensive security policy for RI
A more comprehensive security policy for RIAnak Agung Banyu Perwita, BandungFor Indonesia, like any other nations of the Third World, national security poses a serious dilemma. Unlike developed countries, developing countries must balance the complex and often contradictory requirements of...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Automakers move into an era of green cars
Automakers move into an era of green carsM. Ihsan Darius, Contributor, Jakarta As market demands continue to change, players in the automotive industry must adapt to the changing situation. Vehicle designers continue to innovate. New technologies continue to be developed.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
'One thing must be said: God needs no defender'
'One thing must be said: God needs no defender'As Indonesia hosted last week an Asia-Europe interfaith forum, bringing together representatives from 39 countries, a group of people attacked the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI).
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
China set to extend reach with ASEAN meeting
China set to extend reach with ASEAN meetingLindsay Beck, Reuters/BeijingIt may be criticized as little more than a talking shop, but participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum this week will be a chance for China to assert its influence with its neighbors to the south.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
China looks to extend reach south with ASEAN meet
China looks to extend reach south with ASEAN meet Lindsay Beck Reuters/BeijingIt may be criticized as little more than a talking shop, but participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum this week will be a chance for China to assert its influence with its neighbors to the south.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
JP/4/Todung
JP/4/Todung The establishment of local parties in Aceh is one of the most contentious issues the government will have to settle with the House or Representatives before a peace deal with Free Aceh Movement rebels can be signed on Aug. 15.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Workshop on women's rights
Workshop on women's rights JAKARTA: The Office of State Minister for Women's Empowerment in collaboration with the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) plans to organize a workshop to raise awareness about the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
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1 x 38 PKS told to produce detailed platform JP/4/POLIO1 x 38 Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaign JP/4/BIN Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notes JP/4/Trade22 x 29 Indonesian workers face gloomy prospects under AFTA
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
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;JP; ANPAk..r.. Justice and rule of law vs tribal and traditional system of JP/6/BASIL Traditional system of dispute resolution for Timor Leste2. ;DAILY STAR;2 x 30 Information technology crucial for developing high value agriculture
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaign
Govt seeks MUI's help in polio campaignTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe minister of health is working with the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) to facilitate an effective polio vaccination program across the country next month.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Sick Jakartans urged to test blood for bird flu
Sick Jakartans urged to test blood for bird fluThe Jakarta post, JakartaJakartans are now much more aware of the deadly bird flu, with more of them going directly to one of the two referral hospitals in the capital to thoroughly check their colds and flus.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Gus Dur leaves hospital
Gus Dur leaves hospital JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid was discharged from Jakarta's Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) on Monday after 18 days of medical treatment for excessive amounts of sugar in the blood."Father (Gus Dur) left RSCM at around 2:30 p.m.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
1. Flu ----- 3x13
1. Flu ----- 3x13 Iwan, daughters infected by birds: Minister 2. GAM ----- 1x28 House leaders get behind Aceh deal 3. Fuel ---- 1x42 Govt to allow Pertamina, PLN to raise fuel, power prices 4. Election - 1x30 Poll protesters run amok in Bengkulu
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Major telecom companies predict fast growth
Major telecom companies predict fast growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's two largest telecommunications companies, PT Telkom and PT Indosat, project that telecommunications revenue will see a twofold increase in 2010.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Carmakers face stiff competition in every class
Carmakers face stiff competition in every classBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Competition between car makers is accelerating as seen at the Gaikindo Auto Expo 2005, which was held in Senayan, Jakarta from July 8 to July 17.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 25, 2005 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Cellular market penetration has little impact on growth
Cellular market penetration has little impact on growthThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIncreasing market penetration and investment in the cellular phone industry have had no apparent impact on the country's economic growth, telecommunications observers say.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Clerics to join antigraft drive
Clerics to join antigraft drive BOGOR: Chairman of the National Movement for Corruption Eradication (GNPK) Adi Warman refused to install Bogor's officials in the movement and opted to involve religious leaders in the nationwide campaign.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
House leaders get behind Aceh deal
House leaders get behind Aceh dealTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral leaders of the House of Representatives have expressed support for the government's plan to allow members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to set up local political parties, a key GAM demand for a lasting peace deal in...
Tue, 26 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.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Seeking the renaissance of agricultural values
Seeking the renaissance of agricultural valuesAgus Pakpahan, Jakarta Why is agriculture good for civilization but not for farmers? In aggregate terms, the price index of agricultural primary commodities declined from 208 in 1960 to 87 in 2000 -- the index value of 1990 was 100.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notes
Former BIN agent gets 4 years for counterfeit notesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA former State Intelligence Agency (BIN) official was sentenced to four years in prison on Monday for his involvement in printing counterfeit bank notes.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Govt responsible for education
Govt responsible for educationFrom Koran TempoThe high cost of education in Indonesia gives poor people no choice but to keep their children at home, as it is already difficult for them to meet their daily needs, even before considering school fees.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Bharat Heavy wins $100m order in RI
Bharat Heavy wins $100m order in RINEW DELHI: Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., India's biggest power- equipment maker, won a US$100 million order to build an electricity generation plant for Indonesia's PT Merak Energi group.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
1. Hungary -- 36 pts 6 cols 1lines (1x42)
1. Hungary -- 36 pts 6 cols 1lines (1x42) Hungarian firms to invest $4b in South Sumatra 2. Libel (45) - 48 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x18)Ex-legislator quizzed in defamation case against the President 3. KPU (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x30)KPU treasurer Hamdani stands trial in KPU corruption case 4.
Tue, 26 Jul 2005
ASEAN split over Myanmar issue
ASEAN split over Myanmar issueVijay Joshi, Associated Press/VientianeSoutheast Asian nations were split over whether military-ruled Myanmar should heed U.S. pressure to forgo their bloc's chairmanship, marring their annual security dialogue with Western and Asian partners, diplomats said on Monday.