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Tue, 09 Aug 2005
Maluku locals stage protest over election
Maluku locals stage protest over electionM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonProtesters scuffled with police in a demonstration by around 500 residents of West Seram regency outside the Maluku General Elections Commission in Ambon on Monday when Ahmad Rahanta, the protest coordinator, was...
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
JP/ /EVI
JP/ /EVIBlending cultures begets child of tomorrowEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaDiversity is a challenge faced by everyone. But for this young couple and their 18-month-old offspring, diversity is a way of life as they navigate the trepidations of accommodating three different cultural...
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
Competition in premium market getting tight
Competition in premium market getting tightBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta The melody of Ryuichi Sakamoto's music softly reverberates in a cafe, prompting a patron to lift his cellular phone and start a conversation.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
RI man hacks into Thai Cabinet site
RI man hacks into Thai Cabinet site THAILAND: An Indonesian computer hacker posted a love note to his girlfriend "Ermi" on the Thai Cabinet Secretariat's website over the weekend, adding a thank you message to fellow-hackers, The Nation reported on Monday.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
A crucial element in the Aceh peace talks
A crucial element in the Aceh peace talksAboeprijadi Santoso, Contributor, HelsinkiThe peace deal to be signed next week by the Indonesian government and the Acehnese rebel Free Aceh Movement GAM found its origins in painstaking lobbying initiated by then Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare...
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
1. Disco --- 1x44
1. Disco --- 1x44 'We have never had serious problems due to our beliefs' 2. ASEAN -- 2x21 Susilo asks the public to work with ASEAN 3. Taiwan - 1x28 More Indonesians seek work in Taiwan 4. Gatlin - 1x44 Gatlin not ready to be called the new Carl Lewis
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, August 10, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, August 10, 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.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
Excelcomindo plans IPO on 20% of shares
Excelcomindo plans IPO on 20% of sharesPT. Excelcomindo Pratama, the nation's third-largest cellular operator, announced on Monday that it plans to sell 20 percent of its shares via an initial public offering (IPO) soon.In its press statement, Excelcomindo said it would sell 1.
Tue, 09 Aug 2005
Sanctuary puts the beast back into animals
Sanctuary puts the beast back into animalsLenita Sulthani, Reuters/Cikananga, SukambumiLooking irritated, animal trainer Alen tries to ignore the loud shrieks of "good morning" coming from white cockatoos in an outdoor cage.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
JP/5/BUTON
JP/5/BUTONManuscript symposium to help flesh out Indonesian historyHasrul The Jakarta Post/Kendari"Inside this letter, I wish to express several hopes," states a letter sent to the Netherlands government by Buton Sultan Muhyiuddin Abdul Gafur a few centuries ago.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Nur Mahmudi tells supporters to stage peaceful protests
Nur Mahmudi tells supporters to stage peaceful protestsAbdul Khalik and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BandungOver 5,000 members of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and Nahdhatul Ulama (NU) gathered on Sunday in Depok, West Java, to protest a court ruling that declared Golkar Party...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Jaksa Defenders Front
Jaksa Defenders Front Simon Pitchforth's article on Jl. Jaksa did little more than perpetuate the stereotypical perceptions of this celebrated and notorious street. His whimsical portrayals of Jaksa inhabitants indicate that he has spent little time talking to them and much time judging them.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
High oil prices threaten state budget
High oil prices threaten state budgetUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaContinuing high global oil prices have put Indonesia's fiscal stability teetering on a tightrope as the oil-producing country fails to benefit from the situation.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Antique car owners hold rally
Antique car owners hold rallyThe owner of an antique car (picture above) drives past the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle on Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta on Sunday morning on his way to a protest against a proposal to ban old cars from Jakarta's streets.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Chicken sales up despite scare
Chicken sales up despite scareThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough there has not yet been a complete return to normalcy, the sale of chicken and eggs at Tangerang markets had started to increase after a drop of sales, following the recent deaths of three residents infected with avian influenza.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4,
For Advertorial: Indocement ----- to be published on August 4, 2005Suggested titles:Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiative into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Volleyball-playing President uses sport to connect with people
Volleyball-playing President uses sport to connect with peopleThe Jakarta Post, JakartaUnder the gaze of hundreds of people, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's presidential volleyball team beat three rival teams during a friendly competition on Saturday morning.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Canadian Red Cross to donate houses
Canadian Red Cross to donate housesBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Following the lead of other donors, the Canadian Red Cross is planning to build some 2,500 houses in the stricken regency of Aceh Besar. The construction of the houses for tsunami victims will begin in September.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Lead concentration high above Serpong research center
Lead concentration high above Serpong research centerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe concentration of lead in the air around Serpong's Research and Technology Center (Puspitek) as well as in the blood of elementary school students in the area exceeds the tolerable level, studies say.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
UK plan to crack down on terror criticized
UK plan to crack down on terror criticizedHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTerrorism and Muslim groups have been generalized as one in the same to an extent that it may well harm the majority of Muslims who are against violence, an observer says.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Last mile is weak link in tsunami warning system
Last mile is weak link in tsunami warning systemA tsunami alert system is taking shape around the Indian Ocean seven months after gargantuan waves killed more than 230,000 people, but making sure warnings reach impoverished coastal villages remains problematic, experts said.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Regional elections a waste?
Regional elections a waste?From KompasThere have been reports about the rejection of the results in many of the regional elections marked by mobs ravaging public offices. As a layman, I feel disturbed by these incidents.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
'Indonesia is perfect example of pluralism'
'Indonesia is perfect example of pluralism'Dozens of cultures and beliefs made Indonesia a nation long before it declared Independence on August 17, 1945. The recent edicts issued by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) that, among other things, bans pluralism and joint prayers, and has challenged...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Piece of timber a reminder of Zheng He
Piece of timber a reminder of Zheng HeID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaWednesday, Aug. 3, was a very historic day for Tjio Eng San. Based on the Chinese lunar calendar, on that day, 600 years ago, the great Admiral Zheng He (also known as Cheng Ho) sailed to Indonesia and visited several...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
ASEAN disappointed by absence of U.S., Chinese ministers at ARF
ASEAN disappointed by absence of U.S., Chinese ministers at ARFThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is celebrating its 38th anniversary on Monday. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will deliver the 2005 ASEAN Lecture this morning.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Health service for the poor
Health service for the poorFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe parents of a premature and ailing baby recently had to spend 11 hours seeking medical treatment in five hospitals before finally being admitted in Harapan Bunda Hospital.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Abortion favors physicians
Abortion favors physiciansFrom KompasAbortion has become a hot issue recently in connection with current attempts to legalize it through an amendment to Law No.23/1992.Though the amendment is meant to protect women from unprofessional, unsafe and unscrupulous abortions, the legalization will free...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Record-breaking turnout for seven-city 10K run
Record-breaking turnout for seven-city 10K runThe Jakarta Post Bandung/Medan/Makassar Thousands turned out in seven cities nationwide on Sunday for a 10-kilometer run intended to help put the country back on track for development.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Flybook: A sub-notebook or a smartphone?
Flybook: A sub-notebook or a smartphone?Zatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idUp to a couple of weeks ago we were still talking about how notebook shipments were driving worldwide PC sales.In fact, Virginia-based market analyst NPD Techworld, as reported in the June-July edition of...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
The impact of MUI fatwas on freedom of religion in Indonesia
The impact of MUI fatwas on freedom of religion in IndonesiaMuhamad Ali, Hawaii The fatwas (edicts) issued by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) concerning intra and inter-religious issues in the country have generated concerns and criticisms from other scholars and the public, and clearly...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Fasten your seat belts
Fasten your seat beltsAllow me to complain about the discomfort and security in a Lion Air flight from Makassar-Denpasar on board JT 0741 on July 10 (flight time at 9:53 Central Indonesia Standard Time). My ticket was No. 99077718672681 and my seat was No. 37 E.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
1. Comment -- 1x40
1. Comment -- 1x40 Dutch treat: Who pays for the pain? 2. Depok --- 3x16 Nur Mahmudi tells supporters to stage peaceful protests 3. Lampung - 1x32 Favorite PKS suffers another upset 4. Budget -- 1x34 High oil prices threaten state budget
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Russian Embassy to organize art expo
Russian Embassy to organize art expoJAKARTA: The Russian Embassy in Indonesia, in cooperation with the Moscow-based Russian Bureau of Creative Expeditions, is organizing an exhibition on Russian contemporary art this week in Jakarta, the Russian Embassy said.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Residents to sue police officers
Residents to sue police officers JAKARTA: Residents of Kelapa Gading Permai housing complex in North Jakarta plan to sue National Police chief Gen. Sutanto and Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani for what they consider to be discrimination in implementing the law.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
City, PLN team up to develop submarine electricity cable
City, PLN team up to develop submarine electricity cableDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration and state power firm PLN plan to start laying a submarine electricity cable connecting North Jakarta and Panjang island in order improve the power supply to islands in the...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Female theater workers demand recognition in history books
Female theater workers demand recognition in history booksEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany Indonesians recognize the names of stage prima donnas like Fifi Young, Miss Tjitjih, Miss Ribut and Miss Dja Dardanella.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Some Malaysian men prefer polygamy
Some Malaysian men prefer polygamy MALAYSIA: About 10 percent of Malaysian Muslim men have more than one wife, according to a survey published on Sunday. Five percent of the 7,589 married Muslim men polled have two wives, 4.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Govt hinders natural acculturation
Govt hinders natural acculturationHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, SemarangAbdul Djamil throws stones at shop windows like everyone else in the anti-Chinese mob. When he goes home, another mob spots him walking leisurely along the street and someone shouts: "There's a lost Chinese.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Cyclists revved up for November
Cyclists revved up for NovemberMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national cycling team is keeping to a focused training regime as the team to beat in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games beginning in November.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Mandiri strives to rein in bad debts, reform services
Mandiri strives to rein in bad debts, reform services Aside from trying to fix its image following a massive lending scandal involving its previous management, state-controlled Bank Mandiri also faces the daunting task of recovering several large bad loans, as well as reforming its poor bureaucracy...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
MUI's edict
MUI's edict I very much regret one of the edicts that the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) issued in its recent national conference, namely the one about Ahmadiyah being a heretical Islamic sect. This edict has caused anarchic acts to be carried out against several institutions owned by Ahmadiyah,...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Police reshuffle brings hope for money laundering probe
Police reshuffle brings hope for money laundering probeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anticorruption bodies, criminal experts and the public have put high hopes on the new head of internal affairs at the National Police Headquarters that he will quickly resolve allegations of money...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Operators ask govt to raise toll rates immediately
Operators ask govt to raise toll rates immediatelyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe increased operating and maintenance costs of toll roads have financially stretched the operators and therefore the government should immediately raise expressway tolls, according to the Indonesian Toll Road Operators...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Preachers told to support controversial MUI edicts
Preachers told to support controversial MUI edictsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite the ongoing controversy surrounding the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI)'s edicts against secularism, pluralism and liberalism, the Indonesian Council for Islamic Propagation (DDII) will fully support the MUI in its...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
OPEC increases oil production by 0.9 percent to reduce prices
OPEC increases oil production by 0.9 percent to reduce pricesDania Saadi, Bloomberg/DubaiThe Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries boosted its oil output by 0.9 percent over the past two weeks to lower prices, the group's president said.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
FEATURE-Indonesia sanctuary puts the beast back into animals
FEATURE-Indonesia sanctuary puts the beast back into animals By Lenita Sulthani CIKANANGA, Indonesia, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Sanctuary puts the beast back into animalsLenita Sulthani Reuters/Cikananga, SukambumiLooking irritated, animal trainer Alen tries to ignore the loud shrieks of "good morning"...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Cyclists get revved up for SEA Games
Cyclists get revved up for SEA GamesMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The national cycling team is keeping to a focused training regime as the team to beat in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games beginning in November.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Malaysia to soonrevamp car import permit policy
Malaysia to soonrevamp car import permit policyAssociated Press, Kuala LumpurMalaysia will soon revamp its system of awarding car import licenses amid criticism that it favors well-connected businessmen, a news report said on Saturday.
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Problems in government response to bird flu outbreak
Problems in government response to bird flu outbreak While the central government's moves in dealing with the first human deaths from avian influenza (bird flu) won appreciation from many, including the World Health Organization (WHO), many have expressed concern over the way that local governments...
Mon, 08 Aug 2005
Malaysia to propose ASEAN defense ministers meeting
Malaysia to propose ASEAN defense ministers meetingAgencies, Kuala LumpurMalaysia is calling on Southeast Asian defense ministers to meet next year for the first time to discuss regional security, news reports said on Sunday.