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Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Victims of rights abuses seek justice
Victims of rights abuses seek justiceRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the renewed focus on the government's slowness in establishing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR), victims of human rights abuses and the relatives of those killed by government forces are demanding...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Govt urged to dissolve anti-GAM 'militias' in Aceh
Govt urged to dissolve anti-GAM 'militias' in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Aceh Working Group (AWG) has urged authorities to disarm and dissolve civilian militias in Aceh province, for fear that they could disrupt the peace process there.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Mainstream Islam and Ahmadiyah in Indonesia
Mainstream Islam and Ahmadiyah in IndonesiaMuhamad Ali, Manoa, Hawaii Tolerance is not always easy for many Muslims because they tend to reinforce differences and boundaries, rather than commonalities.They have tended to set theological boundaries according to their interpretation of religious...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Australia's Wood fuels the spirit of optimism
Australia's Wood fuels the spirit of optimismTrevor Robb, Agence France-Presse/Perth, AustraliaWhen bombs ripped through Kuta in the Indonesian resort island of Bali almost three years ago, 202 people were killed. For many of those who survived, the nightmare had just begun.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Mutual fund industry hit hard by huge redemptions: Assosiation
Mutual fund industry hit hard by huge redemptions: AssosiationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter experiencing a boom over the past three years, mutual funds are coming back down to earth with a surge in redemptions since early this year, industry players say.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
TV Program: Thursday, September 15, 2005
TV Program: Thursday, September 15, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Hallo Friends7:30 Music8:00 Women World10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Philosophy of beauty
Philosophy of beauty I refer to your article in The Jakarta Post on Sunday Aug. 28. I admire Martha Tilaar for her achievements as a woman entrepreneur and for her many international awards in recognition of her excellent performance. However allow me to make some comments: 1.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Illiteracy traps Jakarta residents in poverty
Illiteracy traps Jakarta residents in povertyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA woman spends 12 hours a day sitting at a crossroads on Jl. Pramuka, East Jakarta, waiting for people to throw small change from their vehicles.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Mobile phone lands aircraft in wrong airport
Mobile phone lands aircraft in wrong airportJAKARTA: Wings Air passengers were baffled on Monday when the aircraft that took them from Jakarta landed in a deserted airport after the cabin crew announced they were arriving in Padang, West Sumatra, just on schedule.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourism
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourism Associated Press/Singapore Singapore seeks to boost tourism with a giant wheel that planners say will be 43 meters (142 feet) taller than the London Eye, a similar attraction beside the River Thames.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
SBY video conference raise eyebrows
SBY video conference raise eyebrowsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's decision to lead Cabinet meetings while on an overseas trip has begun to spark speculation as to whether he has lost trust in his aides at home.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
IPB opens first cricket workshop
IPB opens first cricket workshop BOGOR: To support the development of natural resources in the country, the Bogor Agricultural Institute will hold the country's first research workshop on crickets."We are supporting the development of crickets as a commodity by working together with more than...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Govt should also improve athlete's recruitment
Govt should also improve athlete's recruitment Legislators have approved the long-awaited bill on sports that requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and funds for organizations involved in developing the country's sports.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
RI to Timor Leste fuel smuggling goes unabated
RI to Timor Leste fuel smuggling goes unabatedYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangFuel smuggling has been widespread over the Batam-East Kalimantan border and also over the border of West Timor regency and the neighboring country of Timor Leste, causing hundreds of thousands of U.S.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Officials must not
Officials must not indulge in theoriesFrom Kompas As fuel supplies have become increasingly critical in this country the authorities concerned need to take quick decisions to get the crisis under control.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Witness testifies against Pollycarpus
Witness testifies against Pollycarpus JAKARTA: Garuda Indonesia vice president of corporate security Ramelgia Anwar testified on Tuesday that he did not know who assigned pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, charged with playing a role in the murder of Munir, to fly to Singapore on the same flight...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. Ali -- mainstream Islam and the Ahmadiyah in Indonesia
1. Ali -- mainstream Islam and the Ahmadiyah in Indonesia 2 x 23 Mainstream Islam and Ahmadiyah in Indonesia Muhamad Ali Manoa, Hawaii2. Alex -- The minority rights in a democratic society 2 x 30 Minority rights in Indonesia's multi-religious society Aleksius Jemadu Bandung
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Red tape and business
Red tape and businessFrom Media Indonesia When I handled administrative matters for a construction license in my district office, it took four exhausting days to get one simple stamp. The bureaucratic red tape is eroding the function of public service.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Gigi to tour U.S. cities again
Gigi to tour U.S. cities again JAKARTA: Local outfit Gigi, a rock band that has scored hits such as Angan (Daydream) and Terbang (Flying) is expected to stage a four-date show in cities in the United States.Starting on Sept. 16, the band will play arenas in east-coast U.S. cities.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
checked
checked Poland - Indonesia economic relationsIndonesia is an important trade partner of Poland in the Southeast Asia region. The trade balance between the two countries has showed steady growth over the past few years.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Shell Indonesia retail operations await subsidy move
Shell Indonesia retail operations await subsidy move Phelim Kyne Dow Jones/JakartaAn Indonesian unit of Royal Dutch Shell PLC has delayed the launch of a long-planned line of Shell-branded retail gasoline stations until the government clarifies its fuel price subsidy policy, a company executive...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Indofood to cut jobs, flavors on competition
Indofood to cut jobs, flavors on competitionSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's biggest instant noodle maker, said it plans to cut jobs and unpopular flavors as rising competition in Indonesia and a slump in the currency erode profit.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. Analis -- 1x42
1. Analis -- 1x42 Front-end loading -- Susilo's best political option 2. GAM ----- 3x16 Former Aceh rebels remain wary as disarmament nears 3. Islam --- 1x40 Moderates, conservatives dispute freedom of thought 4. Asep ---- 2x18 Embassy bombing hero gets extraordinary promotion
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
JP/19/GONG
JP/19/GONGGongs prove to be a striking success in BogorIn the best traditions of Indonesian tourism a unique attraction involving culture, music and craft is poorly promoted and hard to find. But the effort is worth the energy, reports The Jakarta Post contributor Duncan Graham from Bogor.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Police arrest wrong suspect
Police arrest wrong suspect SURABAYA: Police in East Java said they had arrested a man thought to have been Malaysian fugitive Azahari bin Husin, a key terrorist suspect, but later released him on Tuesday.East Java Police spokesman Comr.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Deadline to deal with refugees extended
Deadline to deal with refugees extendedThe Jakarta Post, AmbonThe Maluku administration has extended the deadline for resolving the province's refugee problem to the end of the year following its failure to meet the Sept. 15 deadline, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Doing business in RI remains costly, IFC says
Doing business in RI remains costly, IFC saysThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is at risk of falling further behind many of its regional rivals in terms of attracting foreign investment due to the continuing high cost of doing business here, according to a report released on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
'We need better grooming for athletes'
'We need better grooming for athletes'Legislators have approved the long-awaited bill on sports that requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and funds for organizations involved in developing the country's sports.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Govt to press ahead with plan to buy back Indosat shares
Govt to press ahead with plan to buy back Indosat sharesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will continue with its plan to acquire more shares in the country's second largest telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite (Indosat), a minister says.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Free medication care on offer to people with flu symptoms
Free medication care on offer to people with flu symptomsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe City Health Agency said on Tuesday the city administration would cover the medical costs of any resident of Pesanggrahan, South Jakarta, showing influenza symptoms following the death of a...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Irishman wins 2nd stage in Purwokerto
Irishman wins 2nd stage in Purwokerto PURWOKERTO: Irish rider David McCann of Giant Asia Racing clinched the second stage of the Tour d'Indonesia 2005 from Cirebon, West Java to Purwokerto, Central Java here on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, again
Rock band Gigi to tour U.S. cities, againJP/20/GUESSGigi to tour U.S. cities again Local outfit Gigi, a rock band that has scored hits such as Angan (Daydream) and Terbang (Flying) is expected to stage a four-date show in cities in the United States.Starting on Sept.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
JP/20/DANIEL
JP/20/DANIELDaniels enjoys lighting up livesSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central Java "I'm like a moth drawn to the flame. When you switch on a light bulb at night, you will see moths are flying around it. Moths like the light, and so do I.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Parkway buys 31% of Pantai
Parkway buys 31% of PantaiChan Sue Ling and Yoolim Lee, Bloomberg/Singapore Parkway Holdings Ltd., Asia's second-biggest publicly traded hospital operator, bought a 31 percent stake in Malaysia's Pantai Holdings Bhd. for S$139 million (US$83 million) to expand in Southeast Asia.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Less is more for women's tennis: Davenport
Less is more for women's tennis: DavenportBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, BaliWith a clogged tournament schedule and players traveling to distant points around the globe for their next competition, the top ranks of women's tennis resembled a casualty list for much of 2005.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
1. Rois -- 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x15)
1. Rois -- 65 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x15)Australian Embassy bomber gets death2. Puteh -- 42 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x22)Court hands down harsher punishment for Puteh 3. Lindsay -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32)Less is more for women's tennis: Davenport 4.
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
AGO told to go easy on corruption suspects
AGO told to go easy on corruption suspectsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith numerous corruption cases still hanging because of a lack of evidence or other "difficulties", the Attorney General was told on Tuesday to use his discretionary power to reduce or even drop charges against...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
Lesser-known lymphoma produces alarming statistic
Lesser-known lymphoma produces alarming statisticEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPro-democracy activist Ibrahim "Bram" G. Zakir has the resilience of a warrior. A political prisoner in the Soeharto years, his unfaltering loyalty to his country and dream of a people's democracy have never...
Wed, 14 Sep 2005
RI's Wynne wilts as miffed Mirza crashes out in Bali
RI's Wynne wilts as miffed Mirza crashes out in BaliBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali National number two Wynne Prakusya had only herself to blame in a second round loss at the Wismilak International on Tuesday, while much heralded Indian teenager Sania Mirza departed in a hit-and-miss...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Yogyakarta hosts environment center
Yogyakarta hosts environment center YOGYAKARTA: State Minister of the Environment Rachmat Witoelar inaugurated on Monday the Environment Management Center for the Java Region in Yogyakarta to address environmental problems in six provinces.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Steady growth helps FIF repays bonds worth $76m
Steady growth helps FIF repays bonds worth $76mThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSupported by steady growth in its business of motorcycle loans, Astra International's subsidiary PT Federal International Finance (FIF) paid its matured bonds worth Rp 775 billion (over US$ 76 million) on Monday.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Government warns of more suspected bird flu infections
Government warns of more suspected bird flu infectionsHera Diani and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SemarangMinister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said on Monday that avian influenza had most likely caused the death of a woman over the weekend.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Security in the Straits: threats and challenges
Security in the Straits: threats and challengesNugroho Wisnumurti Jakarta Over the last few years security threats in the Malacca and Singapore straits have heightened. The prospect of terrorist attacks and attacks involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in the waterways are real.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Policeman killed by fishermen
Policeman killed by fishermen KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: A policeman died after allegedly being assaulted and then drowned in the sea while investigating the use of explosives by fisherman from Palue Island, Sikka regency.Brig.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Strong leaders required
Strong leaders requiredFrom Media IndonesiaIndonesia is struggling to overcome various complex and crucial problems as most areas of public life are affected by corruption.Consequently, disparities in social, economic, political, cultural, legal and religious spheres are broadening while justice is...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Mandala victims to be compensated soon
Mandala victims to be compensated soon JAKARTA: The families and relatives of victims who were killed or injured in last week's crash of a Mandala Airlines plane in Medan, North Sumatra, are expected to receive compensation from state insurance firm PT Jamsostek on Thursday.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Igas Utama to sue Pertamina over gas
Igas Utama to sue Pertamina over gas JAKARTA: A natural gas distribution company PT Igas Utama plans to file a lawsuit against state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina because it unilaterally decided to cut the gas supply for the company.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Part 1 of 2: Banking system amid the risk of currency crisis
Part 1 of 2: Banking system amid the risk of currency crisisRoss H. McLeod, Canberra The government bailout of the banking system during the economic crisis of 1997-1999 burdened the Indonesian people with additional net debt of around US$50 billion, which will take decades to repay.
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 Banking system amid the risk of currency crisis Ross H. McLeod Canberra 2. Dyer -- Egyptian election 2 x 21 Egypt's vote and the democratization process Gwynne Dyer London 3. Nation -- Foreign-policy faux pas discredits Thailand 1 x 30 Thailand's foreign-policy faux pas Kavi...
Tue, 13 Sep 2005
AP Interview: AirAsia's Tony Fernandes flies high - with feet
AP Interview: AirAsia's Tony Fernandes flies high - with feet firmly on ground[ AP Photos KL104-106[ By VIJAY JOSHI= Associated Press Writer= KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Flying high -- with his feet firmly on the groundVijay Joshi Associated Press/Kuala LumpurTony Fernandes is as no-frills as his...