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People swing from paranoia to indifference over bird flu

People swing from paranoia to indifference over bird fluThe 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.

Yakovlev chalks double in 8th stage

Yakovlev chalks double in 8th stageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The penultimate day of the nine-stage Tour d'Indonesia cycling race belonged to Yevgeny Yakolev, who not only won the eighth stage but was crowned the king of mountains for the second consecutive year.

Seunebok refugees need help to get back home

Seunebok refugees need help to get back homeNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, East AcehAs the sun sets in rural Alue Ie Mirah, residents shut their doors as a group of rubber tappers slowly make their way home from a hard day's work.

Commission OKs proposed fuel price hike

Commission OKs proposed fuel price hikeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProviding the government with much-needed support over its plan to increase fuel prices, the House of Representatives Budget Commission has approved a fuel subsidy allocation in such a way that makes the increase...

More hotspots in Kalimantan

More hotspots in KalimantanBANJARBARU, South Kalimantan: A senior official revealed that a total 561 hotspots were identified in 13 regencies and municipalities in South Kalimantan province as of Sept. 19, sparking fear of the return of haze.

Bram gets six years in graft case

Bram gets six years in graft caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Anticorruption Court sent businessman Bram HD Manoppo to jail for six months on Tuesday after finding him guilty of defrauding the state during the purchase of a Russian-made MI-2 helicopter for the Aceh administration.

Officers under fire in laundering case

Officers under fire in laundering case JAKARTA: The National Police detectives officially launched on Tuesday an investigation into an active general and three middle- ranking officers for alleged money laundering.

W. Java councillors drop bid for cars

W. Java councillors drop bid for carsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungControversy over the proposed new cars for the West Java Legislative Council's leaders went on, with council speaker AM Ruslan saying on Tuesday he had called off the proposal.

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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Sept. 20 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Sept. 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying p Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 8,196.47 7,422.74 7,851.24 7,767.76Brunei dollar 1 6,351.29 5,752.05 6,083.77 6,019.41Canadian dollar 1 9,128.

TNI withdraws another

TNI withdraws another 2,600 troops from Aceh Page 4 Ronaldinho voted FFIPro world player of the year Page 10 Tsunami motivates journalist to go that extra mile Page 18

On the blockading of churches

On the blockading of churches It is patently absurd that a spokesman can state that the Indonesian police are still "investigating" whether the blockading of two churches in Bekasi by a mob of intolerant Muslim bigots is legal.

TV Program: Thursday, September 22, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, September 22, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Rocky and Friends7:30 Music8:30 TV Drama10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.

BPK finds discrepancies in 2004 budget

BPK finds discrepancies in 2004 budgetUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has again put a disclaimer note on the government's financial report of the state budget, despite the implementation since last year of what was hailed as a "new and improved" state...

Indonesia's advantage as an 'open society'

Indonesia's advantage as an 'open society'Byron Black, Jakarta We in Indonesia tend to focus too sharply on the problems facing the nation, and indeed there are massive and urgent ones to be solved. Illegal logging and environmental degradation, religious and ethnic violence, massive corruption,...

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1 x 36 WFP, BPK lament Aceh's slow recovery JP/4/troop/3 x 15 TNI withdraws from Aceh 2,600 more soldiers JP/4/lombok1 x 32 Police to probe NTB rights abuse JP/4/kidnap1 x 32 'Money' behind abductions by Abu Sayaf

Democracy is of no use

Democracy is of no useFrom Kompas How can democracy have any meaning if the communists still aspire to return to the political stage? It's wishful thinking.This is due to the fact that the younger generation of communists insist that they (the Indonesian communists) are right; and what the...

Democracy is of no use

Democracy is of no useFrom Kompas How can democracy have any meaning if the communists still aspire to return to the political stage? It's wishful thinking.This is due to the fact that the younger generation of communists insist that they (the Indonesian communists) are right; and what the...

Matahari leaves Hero

Matahari leaves Hero JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima announced on Tuesday its decision to sell its entire stake in smaller rival PT Hero Supermarket to Merrill Investment Limited in order to be more focused on its core business.

Ex-rebels to rejoin Aceh bureaucracy

Ex-rebels to rejoin Aceh bureaucracy BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh provincial civil service administration board is collecting data on civil servants who joined the rebel movement, so it can begin the process of rehiring them as part the recently signed Helsinki peace deal.Head of the board M.

Government to increase unhusked rice prices

Government to increase unhusked rice pricesThe government will raise the basic price of unhusked rice around the same time as it increases the price of oil-based fuels in order help farmers cope with the effects of the fuel price hike.

1. Iman -- Reshaping the military: An observer's perspective

1. Iman -- Reshaping the military: An observer's perspective 2 x 23 Reshaping the military by controlling its budget Imanuddin Razak Jakarta2. Sasdi -- Conflict at the grassroot a potential threat to peace in Aceh 1 x 30 A new potential conflict in Aceh Ardimas Sasdi Jakarta

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checked Seminar on Principles, Processes and Tools of Strategic Management The Swiss German University (SGU) is organizing an intensive three-day seminar for managers wishing to increase competitive advantage by efficiently designing and implementing strategic plans.

'Money' behind abductions by Abu Sayaf

'Money' behind abductions by Abu SayafEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAhmad Resmiyadi, one of three Indonesian fishermen kidnapped by Muslim rebels in the Philippines last May, was eventually set free and arrived in Jakarta last week.

South Jakarta mall faces demolition

South Jakarta mall faces demolition JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso ordered the demolition of the parking lot at Point Square shopping mall in Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, because there was no permission granted to build it.The South Jakarta municipal administration had sent its final warning on Sept.

Singapore haven for pedestrians

Singapore haven for pedestriansIn contrast with the gridlocks common to Jakarta, Singapore is less congested thanks to various measures to reduce the number of cars on the road. In this second article, The Jakarta Post's Damar Harsanto observes how Singapore manages its transportation system during...

District bodies important: Experts

District bodies important: ExpertsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDoes the city of Jakarta still need district administrations? East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan Abdul Halim thinks not, but other local body experts disagree.

Ex-cop arrested over bank scam

Ex-cop arrested over bank scam JAKARTA: A former middle-ranking police officer has been arrested for alleged abuse of power during an investigation into last year's Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) embezzlement scam, which caused Rp 1.7 trillion (US$170 million) in state losses.Sr. Comr.

15 arrested for hoarding 250,000 tons of fuel

15 arrested for hoarding 250,000 tons of fuelApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanMedan Police announced on Tuesday they had arrested 15 people, including officials of state oil and gas company PT Pertamina, suspected of hoarding 250,000 tons of kerosene and diesel fuel in Belawan.

Seatbelts must work properly

Seatbelts must work properly This country still has to learn that the Customer is King. I refer to J. Turangan's letter in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 12.Seatbelts functioning properly are IATA regulations and are vitally important for the safety of passengers on all aircraft.

Witnesses link Munir murder to ex-Garuda boss

Witnesses link Munir murder to ex-Garuda boss Ridwan 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...

Police to probe NTB rights abuse

Police to probe NTB rights abuseEva C. Komandjaja and Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Police say they will send a team of five officers to probe allegations that local police personnel violated human rights when they clashed with farmers in Central Lombok, West Nusa...

JP/7/NEW

JP/7/NEWAmy Chew, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Armed with sticks and stones, hundreds of Indonesian Muslim extremists descended on the Ahmadiyah, a small peaceful Muslim group in Bogor, West Java, in July.

Tourists turned off by Bandung traffic snarls

Tourists turned off by Bandung traffic snarlsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe popularity of the new Cipularang toll, which is supposed to shorten travel times between Jakarta and Bandung, is causing chaotic weekend gridlock in West Java's shopping destination.

On th enclosure of churches

On th enclosure of churches It is patently absurd that a spokesman can state that the Indonesian police are still "investigating" whether the blockading of two churches in Bekasi by a mob of intolerant Muslim bigots is legal.

Speaking out against misreading of the Koran

Speaking out against misreading of the KoranEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn this patriarchal world, being a woman is a challenge, especially being one who lives in a country that has only just begun to open itself up to different ideas.

People swing from paranoia to indifference over bird flu

People swing from paranoia to indifference over bird fluThe 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.

TNI withdraws from Aceh 2,600 more soldiers

TNI withdraws from Aceh 2,600 more soldiersAgencies, LhokseumaweThe Indonesian Military (TNI) withdrew another 2,600 soldiers from Aceh on Tuesday as part of the military's commitment to an accord to end three decades of fighting with separatist rebels.

Democracy is of no use

Democracy is of no useFrom Kompas How can democracy have any meaning if the communists still aspire to return to the political stage? It's wishful thinking.This is due to the fact that the younger generation of communists insist that they (the Indonesian communists) are right; and what the...

Manado court rejects Newmont request

Manado court rejects Newmont requestJongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, ManadoA Manado court rejected a request from a local subsidiary of U.S.-based Newmont Mining Corp and its American president director to drop the controversial pollution case on Tuesday.

SG 8-month sales up 5% on year

SG 8-month sales up 5% on year JAKARTA: PT Semen Gresik (SG) on Tuesday said its cement sales in the first eight months of this year rose 5 percent on year to 10.66 million metric tons, driven by an increase in domestic sales.Indonesia's largest cement maker said its domestic cement sales rose 8.

Tight money policy worries car producer

Tight money policy worries car producerThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian arm of Japan-based Mitsubishi Motor Corp. (MMC), PT Krama Yudha Tiga Berlian (KTB), has expressed concern that Bank Indonesia's tight money policy will lower car sales in the remainder of this year.

Shares lower on bird flu outbreak

Shares lower on bird flu outbreakDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended lower on Tuesday, weighed by worries over the bird flu outbreak's impact on the economy, dealers said.Analysts say if health conditions in the country worsen, it may discourage foreign investment and hurt the economy.

RI to market dollar bond

RI to market dollar bond SINGAPORE: Indonesia will market its upcoming U.S. dollar- denominated bond from Sept. 26 in New York and London, a source familiar with the deal said on Tuesday.The roadshow will move to Boston the following day, with pricing likely on Sept. 28, the source said.

Very odd indeed

Very odd indeed I am referring to your article "This ODD world" in your paper of Sept. 14 about a Wings Air flight that landed on the wrong airport in Padang, West Sumatra.Generally "This ODD world" reports about innocent and entertaining "man-bites-dog"-like incidents all over the world.

Aceh's ache ending

Aceh's ache ending There appears to be a marine equivalent to the old saying about it being "an ill wind that blows no good". For it was the devastating tsunami of Dec. 26 that projected the insurgency-hit Aceh region of Indonesia into international focus, and the relief and rehabilitation exercise...

Producers expect CPO prices to stay at $360

Producers expect CPO prices to stay at $360Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe average price of Crude Palm Oil (CPO) next year is expected to stay at US$360 per ton due to higher global demand.

SE Asians demand real haze solution

SE Asians demand real haze solutionMALAYSIA: Southeast Asian environment ministers will try to find a long-term solution to the region's annual fire haze problem at a meeting in Manila next week, Malaysia and Singapore said on Tuesday.

Susilo to attend WIEF meeting in Malaysia

Susilo to attend WIEF meeting in MalaysiaAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurThe World Islamic Economic Forum (WIEF), an inaugural gathering of political and business leaders being held here next month, is aimed at boosting economic links among Muslim communities, organizers said on Tuesday.

A new potential conflict in Aceh

A new potential conflict in AcehArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta The peace pact signed by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government in Helsinki on Aug. 15 has so far brought hopes of a lasting peace to the province after more than 30 years of war.

1. New -- Indonesian radicals in aggressive mode

1. New -- Indonesian radicals in aggressive mode 1 x 38 Indonesian radicals in aggressive mode Amy Chew New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur 2. Pro -- Too much saving, too little investment 2 x 21 Too much saving, too little investment Raghuram Rajan Project Syndicate 3.