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Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Agtmaal wins 4th stage in Surakarta
Agtmaal wins 4th stage in Surakarta Dutch cyclist Peter Van Agtmaal of the Jong & Laan team took the fourth stage from Yogyakarta to Surakarta on Thursday but Iranian Hossein Askari retained the Tour d'Indonesia's yellow jersey.Agtmaal covered the 135.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Susilo wants MDGs accelerated
Susilo wants MDGs acceleratedKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, New YorkThe scene outside the United Nations headquarters in New York during the first day of the three-day 2005 World Summit on Wednesday (local time), especially with the presence of U.S. President George W.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
XL insurance
XL insurance We refer to your article titled Insurer pays out 1st tsunami claim to Semen Andalas in The Jakarta Post of Aug. 11.There is a minor mistake as regards the name of the foreign reinsurance company involved in the claim payment.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Antam to use compressed gas instead of oil for smelters
Antam to use compressed gas instead of oil for smeltersLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState nickel and gold miner PT Antam plans to convert to using compressed natural gas (CNG) from oil-based fuels in its smelters, as part of a plan to cut fuel costs by half, a top official says.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
East Jakarta officials came to the defense of the Islamic Liberal
East Jakarta officials came to the defense of the Islamic Liberal Network (JIL) on Thursday, saying that the organization was legal and could not evicted from the Utan Kayu area as demanded by a group claiming to represent local residents.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Sanctions recommended for West Java judges
Sanctions recommended for West Java judgesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Judicial Commission recommended that the head of the West Java High Court Nana Juwana, who led the panel of judges in the Depok mayoral election dispute, be suspended for a year.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Knitting businesses caught in a spiral of decline
Knitting businesses caught in a spiral of declineYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungFor over four decades, people living on Jl. Binong Jati, Binong village, Batununggal, some 10 kilometers to the east of downtown Bandung, have been familiar with the noise of knitting and sewing machines.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
'The Realistage' celebrates revival of realism
'The Realistage' celebrates revival of realismSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central JavaThe realist style that began to develop in the painting world in Europe in the 19th century and reached its peak in Indonesia in mid-20th century is currently experiencing a revival in the postmodern...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
54 arrested for hoarding 317 tons of fuel
54 arrested for hoarding 317 tons of fuelAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police announced on Wednesday that they have arrested 54 people for hoarding a total amount of 317 tons of fuel in the past two months.Jakarta Police Special Crimes Unit deputy chief Adj. Comr.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
East Jakarta officials came to the defense of the Islamic Liberal
East Jakarta officials came to the defense of the Islamic Liberal Network (JIL) on Thursday, saying that the organization was legal and could not evicted from the Utan Kayu area as demanded by a group claiming to represent local residents.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Former chief's son faces questioning
Former chief's son faces questioning BOGOR: The National Police are to question 15-year-old Tri Riyanto Andika Putra alias Rian, the son of former Bogor police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito, over an alleged attack on the North Bogor Police security head Adj. First. Insp. Wawan Setiawan.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
RI housewife sues Malaysian minister
RI housewife sues Malaysian ministerKUALA LUMPUR: An Indonesian woman filed a defamation suit against Malaysian Home Minister Azmi Khalid on Thursday, saying he called her husband a criminal and traitor, the national news agency reported.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Polite teacher looks at human absurdity
Polite teacher looks at human absurdityEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter sinking themselves in the dark, absurd and insane world of Budi Darma's novel Olenka and short-story collection Orang-orang Bloomington, some readers made the trip to meet the author in person.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Hotels change strategies under market conditions
Hotels change strategies under market conditionsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThanks to the opening of the Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang expressway, better known as the Cipularang toll road, the car journey from Jakarta to Bandung has been reduced from four hours to just two.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Low tax rates will spur tsunami growth in Indonesia
Low tax rates will spur tsunami growth in IndonesiaGregory Fossedal, Washington D.C. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono faced three great challenges upon his election in 2004. In less than a year since, Susilo has dealt solidly with two of these -- reducing energy subsidies and reining in corruption.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Timy and Devota survive first round at Bali Open
Timy and Devota survive first round at Bali OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Sanur, Bali Indonesians Ni Putu Timy Yudhani and Devota Rahawarin survived the opening round of the Bali Open beach volleyball tournament on Thursday, while the top-seeded Brazilian duo eased their way into the...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Utan Kayu Community faces new test
Utan Kayu Community faces new testThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe cafe looks no different from any other eatery, except that it serves as a meeting place for emerging artists and intellectuals.Founder of Tempo magazine Goenawan Mohamad, writer Ayu Utami, poet Sitok Srengenge and progressive Muslim...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Punishment of terrorists
Punishment of terrorists Rois and Ahmad Hasan, who helped organized the bombing at Australia's embassy in Jakarta, have been sentenced to death by firing squad. The Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, has welcomed what he calls Indonesia's demonstration of its commitment to the fight against...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Polite teacher looks at human absurdity
Polite teacher looks at human absurdityEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter sinking themselves in the dark, absurd and insane world of Budi Darma's novel Olenka and short-story collection Orang-orang Bloomington, some readers made the trip to meet the author in person.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Old batik items to highlight festival
Old batik items to highlight festivalPEKALONGAN, Central Java: An exhibition of batik items made in 18th century will highlight the Pekalongan Batik Festival held in the coastal city between Sept. 15 and Sept. 18, an exhibition committee member said on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Ex-GAM members to get allowance
Ex-GAM members to get allowanceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members will soon receive Rp 150,000 (US$15) per month from the cash-strapped government as part of efforts to integrate them into society after the peace deal in Aceh province, a senior...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
3rd Monolog Festival at CCF Bandung
3rd Monolog Festival at CCF BandungFour young Bandung artists are highlighting the 3rd Monolog Festival being held in the auditorium of the French Cultural Center (CCF) building on Jl. Purnawarman 32 every Friday at 7.30 p.m. for four consecutive weeks from Sept. 9 to Sept. 30.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Disarmament begins
Disarmament begins A milestone in Indonesian history was marked on Thursday when one of the world's longest-running fights for independence was put to an end in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, with members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) disarming themselves.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
'I fear Indonesia will make the same mistakes'
'I fear Indonesia will make the same mistakes' The country's truth and reconciliation commission is yet to begin working as its candidates are still being screened. A three-day conference on the subject ended on Wednesday; among the speakers was Howard Varney, advocate of the High Court of South...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Putu Wijaya-led theatre production to be staged in Egypt
Putu Wijaya-led theatre production to be staged in EgyptJP/18/ZEROPutu Wijaya-led theatre production to be staged in Egypt At the invitation of the Cairo Festival for Experimental Theater (CIFET), the Jakarta-based Mandiri theater company is planning to stage their production of Zero, a social...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Makro opens store in S. Kalimantan
Makro opens store in S. Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Giant retailer Makro Indonesia opened its 17th store here in a bid to expand business targeting small and middle businesses.Makro president director Simon Collins said during the opening of the store that Banjarmasin was perfect for...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Investors need more concrete economic reforms
Investors need more concrete economic reformsLord Powell of Bayswate, London My involvement with Indonesia began when I accompanied Margaret Thatcher there on an official visit in 1985 and has been continuous since. First from No.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
World-class convention and exhibition centers
World-class convention and exhibition centersSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore offers event organizers an extensive choice of state-of-the-art meeting and conference venues, with facilities available not only at star-rated hotels but also at other convention and exhibition...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Art exhibition at Griya Santrian
Art exhibition at Griya SantrianGriya Santrian Hotel and Gallery, Sanur, will hold an art exhibition featuring five artists from Singapadu, Gianyar.The five artists, Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika, all belong to one family.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Sugar shortages in S. Sumatra
Sugar shortages in S. SumatraPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A sugar scarcity in South Sumatra looms as the demand for sugar this year is expected to surge between 80,000 and 130,000 tons next year, while the main local sugar producer Cinta Manis may only be able to produce approximately 50,000 tons of...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Tangerang teachers to get late pay
Tangerang teachers to get late pay TANGERANG: About 1,500 of around 4,000 contract teachers in Tangerang, Banten, who have not received their salaries for the past three months will be paid on Sept. 15, an official says.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
JP/18/HOTELS
JP/18/HOTELSHotels change marketing strategy in anticipation of tourist boomYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungThanks to the opening of the Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang expressway, better known as the Cipularang toll road, the car journey from Jakarta to Bandung has been reduced from four...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
'Sports yet to develop into industry'
'Sports yet to develop into industry'Legislators last week approved a bill on sports which, among other things, requires that the government provide pensions for national athletes and organizations involved in developing the country's sports.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
JP/19/VDSTRR
JP/19/VDSTRRJohn van der Sterren's artistic sentimental journeyCarla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaNostalgia and bold lines are features by which the paintings of John van der Sterren can be recognized. Much of his work used to be directly related to Indonesia, where he was born and has spent part of...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Victims see potential in commission
Victims see potential in commissionRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite lingering skepticism, victims of human rights abuses have urged the soon to be officiated Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) to start its task of revealing the truth behind unresolved human rights cases.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
ABN AMRO apologizes
ABN AMRO apologizes We would like to respond to the letter from our customer with the account number 306115033033 that appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 8 regarding his personal loan account with ABN AMRO Bank.We apologize for any inconveniences caused.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Bali to host 11th AsiaConstruct
Bali to host 11th AsiaConstructThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBali is to host the 11th annual AsiaConstruct Conference, starting on Friday, where state officials and construction industry players from Asia-Pacific nations will meet to exchange information and business opportunities.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Young graphic artist displays his talent
Young graphic artist displays his talentSusi Andrini, Contributor, SanurGraphic art has been gaining popularity among young and talented Balinese artists, including Edo Wulia.In a display of his work at a solo exhibition, Moments Within, at Retro Fine Arts in Sanur, Edo has been showcasing his...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.14, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.14, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars Dow Jones Jakarta The rupiah continued recovering on Wednesday as foreign investors exchanged dollars to settle their recent purchases of local bonds, dealers said. The dollar dipped briefly below the Rp 10,000 mark earlier in the day, touching Rp 9,990.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Askari gives Giant third stage victory
Askari gives Giant third stage victory The Chinese Taipei-based Giant Asia Racing team took the third consecutive stage win after Iranian Hossein Askari clinched the fastest time over the route between Purwokerto and Yogyakarta in the Tour d'Indonesia on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
AirAsia-MU deal pays off
AirAsia-MU deal pays offAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, Southeast Asia's pioneering low-cost carrier, said on Wednesday its recent sponsorship deal with Manchester United is already proving its worth in attracting business."Its already paying off. The trend is there.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Workers sue Wal-Mart over work conditions
Workers sue Wal-Mart over work conditions Workers in six countries, including Indonesia, filed a class- action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday, claiming the world's largest retailer overlooks sweatshop conditions at toy and clothing factories from China to Nicaragua.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
ASEAN leaders stress multilateral diplomacy in talks with Annan
ASEAN leaders stress multilateral diplomacy in talks with AnnanP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/New YorkLeaders of southeast Asian nations, some of whom strongly opposed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, have underlined in talks with UN chief Kofi Annan the need to strengthen multilateral...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
RI August auto sales up 31%
RI August auto sales up 31% JAKARTA: Automobile sales in Indonesia rose 31 percent in August from a year earlier, said PT Astra International, the nation's biggest auto distributor, citing figures from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
1. Rights (1x32)
1. Rights (1x32) KKR seen as first step to truth or Victims see potential in commission or Commission holds promise for victims 2. House (1x29) RI lawmakers lobby U.S. on arms 3. PKI (4x12) Ex-political prisoners lose court battle
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster funds
House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster fundsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore documents detailing the practice of selling disaster aid budgets have been discovered by the House of Representatives disciplinary body after it questioned more legislators on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Bird flu test result to be announced soon
Bird flu test result to be announced soonJAKARTA: The real cause of death of a 37-year-old woman, suspected to have been infected by bird flu, will be revealed later this week when the result of a World Health Organization (WHO) laboratory test arrives here.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars Dow Jones Jakarta The rupiah continued recovering on Wednesday as foreign investors exchanged dollars to settle their recent purchases of local bonds, dealers said. The dollar dipped briefly below the Rp 10,000 mark earlier in the day, touching Rp 9,990.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Food prices could rise by 10%: Minister
Food prices could rise by 10%: MinisterFood prices are estimated to soar by over 10 percent once the government increases fuel prices early next month, which would eventually see transportation and production costs increase, a minister says.