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Sun, 07 Aug 2005
Acehnese beat drums for peace
Acehnese beat drums for peaceThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of Acehnese are expected to participate in the two-day rapa i pase drum festival starting on Sunday as part of their support for the signing of the long-awaited peace deal between the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) next week.
Sun, 07 Aug 2005
'Vivre a Taman Sari'
'Vivre a Taman Sari' The Indonesia France Institute (LIP) in Yogyakarta is organizing a photography exhibition titled Vivre a Taman Sari (Life at Taman Sari) in Surabaya, describing people's lives in Taman Sari, a famous area in Yogyakarta.The exhibition that runs from July 25 through Aug.
Sun, 07 Aug 2005
JP/1/Blurb
JP/1/BlurbPoverty must end Poor people are still among us. Yet, noted economist Jeffrey David Sachs, who is visiting Indonesia, says poverty could and should be history.Page 4Cinema at home Anyone wanting to enjoy a cinema experience at home may wish to choose a mini compo set, which are cheaper...
Sun, 07 Aug 2005
South East Asia, soccer insanity and Sir Alex.
South East Asia, soccer insanity and Sir Alex. He's football crazy, he's football mad, football has gone and robbed him of the sense he ever had.These lyrics, taken from a popular British song from the 1960s, are an apposite reflection of the Jakartan mindset at the beginning of the third...
Sun, 07 Aug 2005
FPI denies planned attack
FPI denies planned attack JAKARTA, Indonesia: Responding to a heated situation outside the Utan Kayu Community complex on Friday, the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) denied planning to attack a group of liberal Muslims.
Sun, 07 Aug 2005
Ba'asyir to seek case review after verdict
Ba'asyir to seek case review after verdictThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversial Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir plans to file for a case review after his appeal was recently overturned by the Supreme Court, the cleric's lawyer, M. Assegaf, said over the weekend.
Sun, 07 Aug 2005
Nur Mahmudi's supporters protest court decision
Nur Mahmudi's supporters protest court decisionIn simultaneous rallies in Depok and Jakarta, hundreds of supporters of Nur Mahmudi Ismail on Saturday staged protests over the West Java High Court verdict overturning election results for the first directly elected Depok mayor.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
ASEAN nations 'must be open'
ASEAN nations 'must be open' Southeast Asian countries should be open with each other in discussing regional security, which otherwise could be compromised by their grouping's policy of noninterference, the Malaysian foreign minister said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shops
Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shopsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many big things come from big plans.But it was not the case with Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta, now dubbed a city within the city.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Police reshuffle may delay money laundering probe
Police reshuffle may delay money laundering probeEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The probe into suspicious bank accounts owned by 15 police officers may be suspended for a while following the replacement of the head of internal affairs at the National Police Headquarters who is in...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
1. MONO -- 2x19
1. MONO -- 2x19 Sutiyoso backs ITC bid in monorail deadlock 2. BOGOR -- 1x27 Bogor adamant on Bojong plant 3. AMINEF -- 1x27 AMINEF bridges cultural gaps 4. GADING -- 2x24 Kelapa Gading goes from swamp to swanky shops 5. SUNARDI -- 1x32 Sunardi builds city with patience 6.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
M'sia to auction more 3G licenses
M'sia to auction more 3G licenses KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian authorities plan to sell two more high-speed third-generation mobile communications licenses in a second round of auctions beginning Aug. 22, a government agency said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Papuan council want changes in special autonomy status
Papuan council want changes in special autonomy statusTiarma Siboro and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Surabaya Top members of the Papuan Tribal Council (DAP) met with Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Friday and asked the government to immediately hold a significant review of its special...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
S'pore opposition turns to podcast
S'pore opposition turns to podcast SINGAPORE: A Singapore opposition party has launched a "podcast" on its website in an attempt to bypass state-controlled media and reach out to citizens.The Singapore Democratic Party's (SDP) secretary-general, Chee Soon Juan, in a nine-minute audio recording...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, August 9, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, August 9, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara12:00 p.m. Pop Songs1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
It is indeed very sad that our country and government
It is indeed very sad that our country and government tolerates fanatical groups of people that dictate their will upon others. I'm talking about the forced closure of the Jamaah Ahmadiyah Indonesia (JAI) headquarters in Parung, Bogor.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Tsunami-hit Aceh still clearing debris
Tsunami-hit Aceh still clearing debris Page 3Acehnese infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty Page 5Young pianist tames his savage breast Page 17
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
TV Program: Monday, August 8, 2005
TV Program: Monday, August 8, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:00 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:30 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English News...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Manuscript shed light on Buton history
Manuscript shed light on Buton 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.
Sat, 06 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...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Better teaching to improve education
Better teaching to improve educationPaul Suparno, Yogyakarta The national examinations (UN, or Ujian Nasional) are over, and this year more students failed as compared to last year. One of the reasons for this failure rate was the raising of the passing score from 3.0 to 4.26.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Police to detain more riot suspects
Police to detain more riot suspects JAKARTA: Police will arrest three more suspects immediately following the detainment of 10 people allegedly involved in a riot in Kaur regency, Bengkulu last month.National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
A good solution for Indonesia's waste problems
A good solution for Indonesia's waste problemsTiromsa Sinaga, Ubud, Bali No one can deny that Indonesia faces serious waste management issues. Although there is no easy solution, there are a few simple, low technology exercises that can dramatically reduce the amount of waste to be dealt with.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Numico ups stake in Sari Husada to 94.8%
Numico ups stake in Sari Husada to 94.8% AMSTERDAM: Royal Numico N.V. said on Friday that it has reached agreement to acquire a further 8.5 percent stake in PT Sari Husada Tbk thereby increasing its shareholding to 94.8 percent.
Sat, 06 Aug 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Indocement
IndocementPhoto A:Thanks to cement, an essential material for housing and infrastructure projects, property construction projects can continue. One of them is the construction of the Grand Indonesia Hotel and Apartment project in Jakarta that is now in the first phase.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Sutiyoso backs ITC's bid in monorail deadlock
Sutiyoso backs ITC's bid in monorail deadlockDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that his administration agreed with PT Indonesia Transit Central (ITC)'s decision to pick local companies to supply trains for the monorail project.
Sat, 06 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"...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Young pianist tames his savage breast
Young pianist tames his savage breastM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Young pianist Mario Santoso may have been in possession of all the traits needed to become a future maestro, but he seemed to lack the very thing that could have immediately won him instant recognition: an ability to...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Australia, the region and the East Asian Summit: Reluctant
Australia, the region and the East Asian Summit: Reluctant partner or agenda setter? Kevin Rudd Perth We in the Labor Party are pleased that our fearless Foreign Minister Alexander Downer finally came to his senses and realized last week that it really was "now or never" if Australia wanted to be a...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Govt eyes more money from share sales
Govt eyes more money from share salesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government expects the Asset Management Company (PPA) to raise its contribution to the treasury to Rp 7 trillion (some US$718 million) this year via the sales of its remaining shares in several banks, a finance ministry...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Depok residents told to calm down
Depok residents told to calm down Fearing escalating tension in Depok following the court ruling that overturned the result of the June 26 mayoral election, the Jakarta Police called on Depok residents to stay calm, while saying that police would send more personnel.Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
'MUI does not fully understand our political and social map'
'MUI does not fully understand our political and social map' The 11 fatwas (edicts) that the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) issued recently have sparked controversy among Muslims. The Jakarta Post's Sri Wahyuni talked to Muslim scholar Ahmad Syafii Maarif, who is also former chairman of...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
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A good solution for Indonesia's waste problems Tiromsa Sinaga Ubud, Bali2. Yale -- China's cautious pride in an ancient mariner 1 x 30 China's pride in an ancient mariner Wang Gungwu Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Singapore
Sat, 06 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Most country reports silent on women's issues
Most country reports silent on women's issuesAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is the use of focusing on all the details of women's daily lives when nations need to lift billions out of poverty?Maybe it is because, for instance, girls still drop out of school so parents can keep their...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
15 lawsuits filed after Papua elections
15 lawsuits filed after Papua elections JAYAPURA, Papua: Fifteen lawsuits had been filed with the Papua High Court since elections were held in 13 regencies and cities in the province on June 28.All of the lawsuits, which were filed by losing candidates, demanded the high court annul the elections...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty in Aceh camp
Infant with hydrocephalus lives in poverty in Aceh campNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Aceh Besar, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Two-year-old Dwi Herliani was crying, her small hands reaching out for her mother sitting next to her.
Sat, 06 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.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005
~For SPOTLIGHT --- Monday, August 1, 2005 CHINESE BUSINESS DELEGATION: The World Trade Center Jakarta (WTC) receives a visit from a 7-member business delegation representing seven companies from Shijiazhuang, China.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Bogor adamant on Bojong plant
Bogor adamant on Bojong plantTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor To calm Bojong residents who are up in arms over the plan to hold a trial run of a waste treatment plant in their neighborhood, the Bogor administration invited them on Thursday for a negotiation.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
House members to visit China
House members to visit China JAKARTA: Several members of the House of Representatives' interlegislative body will begin a five-day tour of China next week as part of efforts to attract Chinese investors to the country.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Suggested titles:
Suggested titles:Indocement translates vision of sustainable cement initiatives into reality Indocement has strong commitment to sustainable development ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cement is an essential material...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Jakarta Declaration on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Asia and the Pacific: The Way Forward 2015
Jakarta Declaration on Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in Asia and the Pacific: The Way Forward 2015Jakarta, 5 August 20051. We, the Ministers and representatives from countries of Asia and the Pacific, gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia from 3 - 5 August 2005 to attend the Regional Ministerial...
Sat, 06 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,...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
MUI fatwas and freedom of religion in Indonesia
MUI fatwas and 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 demonstrates that...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
I feel like Zheng He himself, Yamashita says
I feel like Zheng He himself, Yamashita saysHarry Bhaskara and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Semarang Photographers can get so absorbed with their subjects that they end up becoming one with them."At the end of my research, I felt like I had become Zheng He," renowned photographer Michael Yamashita...
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
Kite festival on Sunday
Kite festival on Sunday JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration will hold a traditional kite festival at the Monument National (Monas) park on Sunday, the city's official news portal Beritajakarta.com reported on Friday.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
ICRC members visit Papua detention cells
ICRC members visit Papua detention cells MANOKWARI, West Irian Jaya: Two members of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) based in Jakarta visited a detention center at the Manokwari Police station on Friday.
Sat, 06 Aug 2005
checked --JSR
checked --JSR Stoical and reserved Kalpataru laureateEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/West Sumba, East Nusa TenggaraOn a barren hill a kilometer from Katrina Koni Kii's modest wooden house a new path has appeared, formed by pairs of feet stepping on the high grass during the two months since the widow...