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Fri, 05 Aug 2005
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checked -- JSR check bold at endTwo 'Idol' contestants gear up for grand finalEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaUnlike last year, this year's grand finalists in Indonesian Idol caused no controversy because both are perceived to be the best of all 12 finalists, in terms of vocal quality.
Fri, 05 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.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
City temporarily halts cool transportation options
City temporarily halts cool transportation optionsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The City Transportation Agency announced on Thursday that it had ordered two air-conditioned mikrolet minivans, which started operating only on Tuesday, off the road for charging more than the ceiling fare...
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Poverty is a great challenge for Asia-Pacific countries
Poverty is a great challenge for Asia-Pacific countriesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "If poverty were a man, I would have slain him," the fourth Islamic caliph after Prophet Muhammad, Ali ibn Abi Thalib, said more than 14 centuries ago.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
New subscription rate
New subscription rateDear subscriber/reader The subscription rate of The Jakarta Post has remained unchanged since October 2003. Yet throughout this time, our production costs have gone up significantly, mostly due to higher newsprint prices and soaring printing costs due to higher electricity and...
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Akbar to sue textbook author
Akbar to sue textbook authorTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Veteran politician and former House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung has filed a complaint against a teacher for writing a textbook that he considers libelous.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
BII performs well, upbeat about becoming anchor bank
BII performs well, upbeat about becoming anchor bankThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As its financial indicators continue to steadily improve, Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) is optimistic that it can become one of the "anchor banks" and play an even bigger role in the sector's consolidation process.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Lagoi beyond local tourists' reach
Lagoi beyond local tourists' reachFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Not many domestic tourists are informed about the Lagoi resort area located in Bintan Island, North Bintan district, Riau Islands province, although it is said to be the biggest such resort area in Indonesia, even in Asia, encompassing...
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Hospital denies negligence allegations
Hospital denies negligence allegationsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The administrators of Honoris Hospital in Tangerang denied on Thursday all allegations that it was negligent in the case of 70- year-old patient Cecilia Djarwati, who fell into a coma.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
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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...
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Yusril denies blocking graft probe
Yusril denies blocking graft probe JAKARTA: State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra dismissed on Thursday allegations that he had intervened in an investigation into widespread corruption at the State Secretariat.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, August 5, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, August 5, 2005 Exhibitions* Fine Arts Fine Art or Not at Gallery Ombo, Jl. Sosrowijayan 10 (FM cafe & Resto), Yogyakarta (Tel. 0274 7489865), until Aug. 28 * Painting Gelandangan by S. Dwi S. Acong and Azhar Shodiq Horo at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta Jl.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
LDCs need aid, trade and local capacity
LDCs need aid, trade and local capacityThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the world does not want to see 80 million people in 14 least developed countries in the Asia Pacific in poverty, special points on commitment, aid and trade must be addressed by the global community.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
ASEAN millennium development
ASEAN millennium developmentRomeo Austria Reyes, Jakarta Drawing inspiration from the global Millennium Development Compact proposed in the 2003 Human Development Report (HDR), participants in a Regional Workshop on "ASEAN Cooperation on Poverty Reduction and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)"...
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Javanese-language mag takes on tough odds
Javanese-language mag takes on tough oddsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The difficulty in tracking down suitably qualified journalists was indicative of the tough operating environment in which a new Jakarta-based Javanese-language magazine has found itself.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
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RI, China need each other Primastuti Handayani Jakarta2. Fanani -- The untold story of Ahmadiyah and religious authoritarianism 1 x 30 Religious authoritarianism Ahmad Fuad Fanani and Alpha Amirrachman3. New -- Another wobble in the U.S.-China tango 1 x 30 Another wobble in U.S.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Aceh meeting postponed: Govt
Aceh meeting postponed: Govt JAKARTA: The planned consultation meeting on the Aceh peace deal between the government and the House of Representatives has been rescheduled for Aug. 9, a senior minister said on Thursday.House speaker Agung Laksono had said the meeting would take place on Aug. 5.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Govt names 9 winners for oil and gas blocks
Govt names 9 winners for oil and gas blocksLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia announced on Thursday the tender winners for nine oil and gas blocks proposed through a direct offer mechanism.The value of the nine is US$102.5 million for the next three years on exploration activities.U.S.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Domestic cement demand down in 2005
Domestic cement demand down in 2005Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Inflationary pressures from higher energy prices and a weakening rupiah, in addition to a delay in major infrastructure projects, may result in this year's growth in domestic cement demand being far below last year's 8...
Fri, 05 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...
Fri, 05 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,...
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Headings
Headingspage 81. DENGUE -- 1x36 Hospitals busy as dengue on the rise 2. HONORIS -- 3x16 Hospital denies negligence allegations 3. MIKROLET -- 1x45 City temporarily halts cool transportation options 4. TRAFFIC -- 2x24 Most foreigners adopt children illegally: Official 5.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Rupiah Rates Aug. 4
Rupiah Rates Aug. 4 Banknote rates Selling BuyingAustralian dollar 1 7,903.51 7,129.44 Brunei dollar 1 6,214.07 5,604.94 Canadian dollar 1 8,442.78 7,615.71 Swiss franc 1 8,117.72 7,323.78 Danish krone 1 1,695.18 1,528.48 Euro 1 12,643.77 11,406.17 Poundsterling 1 18,225.31 16,443.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Cigarette firms may sue Thai government
Cigarette firms may sue Thai government BANGKOK: Four cigarette manufactures may sue if the Thai Public Health Ministry proceeds with its plan to ban the display of cigarettes at sales points, the English-language Nation newspaper reported on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 4, 2005:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 4, 2005: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 05 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.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Two 'Idol' contestants gear up for grand final
Two 'Idol' contestants gear up for grand finalEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Unlike last year, this year's grand finalists in Indonesian Idol caused no controversy because both are perceived to be the best of all 12 finalists, in terms of vocal quality.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Headings
Headingspage 91. MONORAIL -- 2x18 ITC picks local trains amid rift with partner 2. SCHOOLS -- 2x24 Free community schools help disadvantaged young people 3. LIPPO -- 2x32 Lippo Cikarang changes from 'ghost village' to bustling town 4. YUKE -- 1x32 Yuke entices customers with doves
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Police officers reshuffled
Police officers reshuffled JAKARTA: The National Police announced on Thursday a reshuffle affecting seven generals, including 15 being investigated in connection to questionable bank accounts.Police internal affairs chief Insp. Gen.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
133 teachers vie for CSF awards
133 teachers vie for CSF awards JAKARTA: Citibank Success Fund (CSF) and Hope Indonesia Foundation announced on Thursday the names of 133 teachers from Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang and Surabaya who are eligible to compete in a creative teaching competition.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Foreign observers to tour Aceh
Foreign observers to tour Aceh BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Twenty-three visiting European and Southeast Asian officials are scheduled to start touring several regions in Aceh on Friday.The delegation arrived in Aceh on Wednesday to make logistical preparations for the monitoring mission.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
United Overseas buys 30% of Buana
United Overseas buys 30% of Buana JAKARTA: United Overseas Bank Ltd., Singapore's second-largest bank, said it had bought an additional 30 percent of PT Bank Buana Indonesia for Rp 1.65 trillion (US$169 million).United Overseas on Wednesday signed an agreement to buy 1.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Hospitals busy as dengue on the rise
Hospitals busy as dengue on the riseDyah Apsari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Three-year-old Abdulah Karim Sidik lay weakly on a hospital bed, accompanied by his mother, in the city-run Pasar Rebo Hospital, Cijantung, Jakarta.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Most foreigners adopt children illegally: Official
Most foreigners adopt children illegally: OfficialAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Days after he was taken to a city-run orphanage in Cipayung, East Jakarta, two-and-a-half year old Erwin or Tristan was unable to sleep tight like his friends in the center.
Fri, 05 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.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Growing power of China and India cannot be ignored: Singapore
Growing power of China and India cannot be ignored: SingaporeAgence France-Presse, Singapore The United States will remain the leading power for the foreseeable future but the rising influence of China and India can no longer be ignored, Singapore's defense minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Lippo Cikarang changes from 'ghost village' to bustling town
Lippo Cikarang changes from 'ghost village' to bustling townKanis Dursin, The Jakarta Post/Lippo Cikarang Ask any professional to list down the things in the capital he or she dislikes most and chances are traffic jams will top the list.
Fri, 05 Aug 2005
Shares end lower as Telkom, Astra fall
Shares end lower as Telkom, Astra fallDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower on Thursday led by profit taking in PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) and automotive company Astra International after the main index hit a record high in the previous session, dealers said.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
~For Info Brief:
~For Info Brief: Workshop on Piping Stress Analysis Using CAESAR IIAn exclusive three-day detailed workshop on the research and findings of the latest trends for Piping Stress Analysis Using CAESAR II will be held from Sept. 13 to 15, 2005 at the Savoy Homan Hotel, Bandung.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
Beyond tolerance: Interfaith education and spiritual
Beyond tolerance: Interfaith education and spiritual transformationA. Bagus Laksana Yogyakarta At a time when religious freedom, pluralism and tolerance become problematic for us, world leaders and religious scholars from Europe and Asia in their gathering in Bali recently put yet another huge...
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
Bumi Serpong Damai revises plans to keep dream on track
Bumi Serpong Damai revises plans to keep dream on trackBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After seven years of stagnancy due to the lingering of effects of the 1990s economic crisis, the Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex in Tangerang, Banten is now revising its plan to keep its...
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
Rupiah Rates Aug.3
Rupiah Rates Aug.3 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,835.85 7,067.12 7,491.24 7,411.50 Brunei dollar 1 6,195.63 5,585.40 5,920.29 5,857.57 Canadian dollar 1 8,429.92 7,604.77 8,059.19 7,975.35 Swiss franc 1 8,011.09 7,228.21 7,658.78 7,580.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
'If only the poor could eat reports'
'If only the poor could eat reports'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Asian giant China flaunted its progress in poverty alleviation in a report that highlighted the "flawless" collaboration between its government and social elements, self-reliance and coordinated development programs.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
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checked -- JSR Jeihan's black-eyed women back in JakartaThe Jakarta Post JakartaExpressionist painter Jeihan Sukmantoro opened on Friday his first solo exhibition this year at Soka Gallery, Jakarta, unveiling 60 paintings, of which 30 form his newest collection.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
India to chair UN-backed ICG
India to chair UN-backed ICG AUSTRALIA: India was chosen on Wednesday to chair an international group tasked with implementing an early warning system for Indian Ocean countries after the December tsunamis killed more than 200,000 people.
Thu, 04 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.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
Shares end at record high on rise in energy, bank chips
Shares end at record high on rise in energy, bank chipsDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended slightly higher on Wednesday as gains in gas and oil producer Medco Energi and bank blue chips drove the main index to a fresh record high, dealers said.
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
Rupiah to remain under pressure: Minister
Rupiah to remain under pressure: MinisterUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As domestic demand for the U.S. dollar remains high amid soaring global oil prices, the government sees a rough road ahead in its efforts and ability to strengthen the rupiah, the chief economics minister has said.
Thu, 04 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,...
Thu, 04 Aug 2005
1. Insight -- 1x42
1. Insight -- 1x42 Jeffery Sachs' bumpy road to a world without poverty 2. Papua --- 2x24 to come lateRRRR 3. Cutline -- 1x35 Zheng He celebrations in full swing 4. Munir --- 2x25 Garuda pilot Pollycarpus charged with poisoning Munir 5. Rupiah -- 2x18 Rupiah to remain under pressure, minister says