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Thu, 22 Sep 2005
British has unobtrusive influence on culture
British has unobtrusive influence on cultureA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEither in jest or seriousness, many Indonesians have wondered out loud whether it would have been better if we had been colonized by the English, rather than the Dutch, Japanese or Portuguese.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Officer kills ex-wife, judge in courtroom
Officer kills ex-wife, judge in courtroomAntara News Agency/SurabayaEnraged after losing a court case, a high-ranking Navy officer stabbed to death both his former wife and a judge on Wednesday in Sidoarjo, East Java.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
House Code of Conduct reshapes power sharing
House Code of Conduct reshapes power sharingTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives' new Code of Conduct fails to accommodate various suggestions for improving the performance of lawmakers as it merely focuses on new power sharing mechanisms on House commissions and...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Tanah Abang traffic clears as project canceled
Tanah Abang traffic clears as project canceledBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaMotorists will soon spend less time in a traffic snarls along Jl. Kebon Jati and Jl. Fachruddin in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, as the administration has decided to cancel the construction of new kiosks for...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Mia makes her return, Raj king for a day
Mia makes her return, Raj king for a dayThe Jakarta Post Jakarta FEELING AT HOME: Istora Senayan sports hall holds a lot of memories for Indonesian-born Mia Audina Tjiptawan.Although she left for the Netherlands in 1999 after marrying Tylo Lobman, Mia is pleased to be back in her old hunting ground...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
House-on-stilts sales thrive in Manado
House-on-stilts sales thrive in ManadoMANADO, North Sulawesi: A furniture businessmen revealed on Wednesday that sales of traditional Minahasa house-on-stilts (rumah panggung) were thriving, with businessmen from four countries becoming regular buyers.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Residential Property --- Friday, Sept. 23, 2005
Residential Property --- Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 To be combined with the story on residential estate: Raffles Hills housing estate uses western names for particular types of houses such as Ashley for type 481/412 square meters, Catherine for type 486/400 square meters, Philip for type 300/322 square...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Jail term sought for
Jail term sought for Golkar politician JAKARTA: Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday an eight-year jail sentence for Golkar Party lawmaker Adiwarsita Adinegoro for graft at the Association of Indonesian Forestry Concessionaires (APHI), which allegedly occurred between 2002 and 2003 when Adiwarsita led...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Eurokars opens BMW dealership
Eurokars opens BMW dealership JAKARTA: PT Eurokars Chrisdeco Utama officially opened on Tuesday its BMW dealership in cooperation with PT BMW Indonesia, and the first BMW M and Individual Center, on Jl. Panjang, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 22, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 22, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika from Singapadu, Gianyar at Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery in Sanur, until Nov.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Brit-pop invasion brings fame to local groups
Brit-pop invasion brings fame to local groupsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is nothing new under the sun and there is nothing original in music.Even pioneering acts such as The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Led Zeppelin could not claim originality in their works.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Suspended auditor receives Rp 140m from KPU
Suspended auditor receives Rp 140m from KPURidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA suspended state auditor confessed to having received a total of Rp 140 million in cash from the General Elections Commission (KPU) to "fix" the findings of an audit on the poll body.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Police officers among 74 fuel smuggling suspects
Police officers among 74 fuel smuggling suspectsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police detained 74 suspects, including six police officers, during a two-week nationwide crackdown on fuel smuggling, hoarding, mixing and theft.National Police Chief Gen.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Sutanto urges media not to exaggerate money laundering case
Sutanto urges media not to exaggerate money laundering caseRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNational Police chief Gen. Sutanto has appealed to the mass media not to exaggerate reports of the alleged money laundering case in which 15 police officers have been implicated.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
1. MAP: 2 lines, 5 cols, 28 counts
1. MAP: 2 lines, 5 cols, 28 counts Mid-range UK brands lure Indonesia's big spenders 2. BIZHIS: 2 lines, 2 cols, 16 counts Firms with deep roots prosper 3. SOCCER: 2 lines, 3 cols, 25 counts English league a winner with local soccer fans
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Mid-class UK brands lures Indonesia's upper market
Mid-class UK brands lures Indonesia's upper marketThe Jakarta Post JakartaEven with a wide variety of quality Indonesian apparel, it seems the nation's upper market is still fascinated by imported brands, making middle class British labels among their options.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Protesters support airport construction
Protesters support airport constructionMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Thousands of protesters staged a rally on Wednesday in front of West Nusa Tenggara police headquarters, supporting a government plan to build an airport in Central Lombok regency.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Police detain 74 fuel smuggling suspects
Police detain 74 fuel smuggling suspectsRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe National Police detained 74 suspects, including six police officers, during a two-week nationwide crackdown on fuel smuggling, hoarding, mixing and theft. National Police Chief Gen.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Residential estates with cultural themes becoming popular
Residential estates with cultural themes becoming popular More people need residential areas that not only are secure, healthy, comfortable and free from pollution, but that also allow them to relax, have fun, try out "different" cultures and enjoy some natural beauty.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
S'pore goes all out to fight disease
S'pore goes all out to fight diseaseAs the Jakarta administration, as well as the nation, struggles to contain the bird flu outbreak that has killed at least five people in Greater Jakarta and infected others, learning about how neighboring city-state Singapore deals with epidemic disease is worth...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Seven more named suspects in Cianjur attack
Seven more named suspects in Cianjur attackYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungWest Java Police named on Wednesday seven more people as suspects in an attack on properties owned by a controversial Muslim sect in Cianjur, West Java, on Monday night.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Susilo's anticorruption drive disappointing: KPK
Susilo's anticorruption drive disappointing: KPKRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEleven months after taking over the presidency, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pledges to curb corruption within government agencies, particularly the tax and customs services, have not being realized, according...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
VP wants more aid for migrant workers
VP wants more aid for migrant workers NUSA DUA, Bali: Vice President Jusuf Kalla called on countries that export and import migrant workers to help the workers improve their skills.Opening the third Ministerial Consultations on Overseas Employment and Contractual Labor for Countries of Origin in...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Two 'bird flu' victims die, three more hospitalized
Two 'bird flu' victims die, three more hospitalizedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo suspected bird flu patients, identified as Riska Hardiyati, 5, and Yessica Triana, 2, died on Wednesday after being treated at the Sulianti Saroso hospital in Sunter, North Jakarta, and Cikini Hospital in...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Deadly storm hits S. Asia, 50 killed, 800 missing
Deadly storm hits S. Asia, 50 killed, 800 missingS. Radha Kumar, Reuters/Hyderabad, IndiaAt least 800 people remained missing in southern India on Wednesday and hundreds of fishermen were unaccounted for in Bangladesh after a severe storm in the Bay of Bengal killed 50 people, officials said.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Family planning program falters in Kupang
Family planning program falters in KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangThe family planning program in impoverished East Nusa Tenggara has failed to contain a rising birth rate amid reports of widespread malnutrition in the province.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Govt's sells remaining stake in BCA
Govt's sells remaining stake in BCAUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government sold on Wednesday its remaining 5.02 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's second largest lender by assets, reaping Rp 2.19 trillion (US$219 million) in proceeds for the state coffers.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
1. Comment -- 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45)
1. Comment -- 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45) Susilo's campaign hangover, time for real action 2. Flu -- 36 pts 3 cols 3lines (2x32)Govt asked to intensify public information campaign on bird flu 3. WHO -- 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (3x15)Asia must change farming practices to stop diseases: WHO4.
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
1. Warning -- 4x9
1. Warning -- 4x9 'Bird flu outbreak may become epidemic' 2. BirdFlu -- 2x22 Two 'bird flu' patients die, 3 more hospitalized 3. Shooting - 3x12 One killed as navy ship fires on Chinese ship 4. Cycling -- 1x25 Askari wins Tour d'Indonesia
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
Fuel distributor nabbed for smuggling
Fuel distributor nabbed for smugglingJAYAPURA, Papua: Jayapura municipal police have arrested a fuel distributor for alleged fuel smuggling.A top police officer said on Wednesday that Dwi, the fuel distributor, was arrested earlier on Tuesday for selling fuel to residents of neighboring country...
Thu, 22 Sep 2005
1. Fajar -- Dealing with the chameleon-likes financial markets
1. Fajar -- Dealing with the chameleon-likes financial markets 2 x 23 Dealing with fickle financial markets Fajar Hidayat Jakarta2. inQUI -- Democracy is not about who shouts the loudest 2 X 30 Democracy is not just about the one who shouts loudest Belinda Olivares-Cunanan Philippine Daily Inquirer...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Rexy sets modest target for Malaysian squad in Jakarta
Rexy sets modest target for Malaysian squad in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Indonesian badminton hero Rexy Mainaky is back home as the coach of the Malaysian squad at the Indonesia Open, which begins here at the Bung Karno sports hall on Wednesday.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
WFP, BPK lament Aceh's slow recovery
WFP, BPK lament Aceh's slow recoveryRidwan Max Sijabat and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Nations food agency expressed deep concern over the slow recovery in tsunami-devastated Aceh, saying another crisis might occur if no action is taken to speed up the ongoing reconstruction...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Headings
Headings1. CHURCH -- 3x12 Building of church halted despite permit 2. SPORE -- 1x32 Singapore haven for pedestrians 3. CAMAT -- 1x30 District bodies important: Experts 4. SANTRI -- 3x9 Students drink only rainwater 5. SPEAK -- 1x30 'Get to know local communities'
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Regional small businesses refocusing banking needs
Regional small businesses refocusing banking needsDeutsche Presse-Agentur, SingaporeSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia are refocusing their banking needs beyond willingness to extend large amounts of credit, a market research firm's survey indicated on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Students drink only rainwater
Students drink only rainwaterTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe death of a student at Ummul Quro Al Islami Boarding School in Banyusuci kampong, Leuwiliang, Bogor, from severe diarrhea last Sunday revealed a shocking fact: The students and staff at the school have been consuming only rain...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
JP/5/INCO
JP/5/INCOKL enraged over arrest of two Malaysians in RIAndi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/MakassarThe arrest of two Malaysian accountants here has sparked an uproar in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak protesting the way South Sulawesi provincial police treated the two.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
'Get to know local communities'
'Get to know local communities'Some hard-line groups have closed down several Christian places of worship on the grounds that they lack licenses. Although the places in question did actually lack licenses, still the events have once again raised concerns over religious tolerance here, especially...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Reshaping the military: An observer's perspective
Reshaping the military: An observer's perspectiveImanuddin Razak, Jakarta Since the fall of the New Order regime, numerous articles and analyses have been published about the reform of the Indonesian Military (TNI), with many good suggestions aired about how to professionalize the institution.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Police fail to solve robberies inside taxis
Police fail to solve robberies inside taxisAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police have been unable to solve any of the seven robbery cases inside taxis that have taken place in the past five months, an officer has said.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Even Palestine approves of our contacts with Israel
Even Palestine approves of our contacts with IsraelKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, New York The meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda and Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom on the sidelines of the 2005 World Summit, may well be received negatively by Muslim-based...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Prosecutors held hostage by anticorruption group
Prosecutors held hostage by anticorruption groupYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangDriven by their frustration over the sluggish investigation into corruption cases, dozens of anticorruption activists took high- ranking prosecutors hostage in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Munir murder linked to ex-Garuda boss
Munir murder linked to ex-Garuda bossRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Garuda Indonesia president director Indra Setiawan had given a special assignment to pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, who is charged with murdering noted human rights activist Munir last year, two...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Bird flu outbreak: Is it time to panic?
Bird flu outbreak: Is it time to panic?The Jakarta Post, JakartaSomething approaching panic seems to be taking hold across the country as the perception emerges that the bird flu outbreak is steadily getting out of control.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Harmoni traffic rerouted
Harmoni traffic rerouted JAKARTA: To make room for the construction of a busway stop in Harmoni, the City Transportation Agency will reroute traffic on Jl. Gajah Mada in Central Jakarta and Jl. Hayam Wuruk in West Jakarta, beginning on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Bird flu scare met with mixed reactions
Bird flu scare met with mixed reactionsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFrom paranoia to indifference, Jakartans have displayed a whole range of attitudes toward the latest reports of bird flu.As a group, mothers are among the most jittery over this latest health scare.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Malaysia enraged over arrest of two accountants in S. Sulawesi
Malaysia enraged over arrest of two accountants in S. SulawesiAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe arrest of two Malaysian accountants here has sparked an uproar in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak protesting the way South Sulawesi provincial police treated...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Ahmadiyah mosques destroyed in attack
Ahmadiyah mosques destroyed in attackYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungHundreds of people in West Java vandalized on Monday night houses, mosques and cars belonging to members of the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI), a Muslim group whose teachings differ from the central tenets of...
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Unnes to hold literacy seminar
Unnes to hold literacy seminar SEMARANG: In commemoration of International Literacy Day, which falls on Sept. 8, Semarang State University (Unnes) will hold an international seminar on literacy in Semarang between Sept. 29 and Sept. 30.
Wed, 21 Sep 2005
Medco bids $100m for Block A
Medco bids $100m for Block ALeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Medco Energi Internasional, the country's largest locally controlled oil and gas firm, is ready to invest US$100 million to develop Block A in Aceh should it win the tenders to buy the concession from ConocoPhillips and...