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Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Thousands miss out on vaccination
Thousands miss out on vaccinationYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungRemoteness and fears about the safety of the polio vaccine have resulted in some 400,000 under-fives in West Java still not been vaccinated seven days after a massive polio vaccination drive across the country started on...
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
State's sovereignty over Aceh
State's sovereignty over AcehAleksius Jemadu, Bandung Since the establishment of the Westphalian state system in 1648, the notion of state sovereignty has been a contentious issue. The question of who has sovereignty over which territories, and how much of it can be accepted by the concerned...
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Gambling den owner arrested, 70 machines seized
Gambling den owner arrested, 70 machines seizedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConfirming public suspicions that gambling dens are still thriving in the capital, city police arrested on Monday evening an owner of a gambling den in Beruang Cafe on Jl.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Education brings light to Orang Rimba
Education brings light to Orang RimbaJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Jambi Bukit nang dekot jelon menuju podo sungoi toruyoh elah ditobong urang dusun (Villagers are starting to cut down the trees in the hilly area on the way to Toruyoh river).
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
1. Crash -- 65 pts 5 cols 1lines (1x25)
1. Crash -- 65 pts 5 cols 1lines (1x25)Mass burial for air crash victims 2. Munir -- 42 pts 4 cols 1 line (1x24)Govt pledge in Munir case queried 3. Blair -- 36 pts 4 cols 1 lines (1x26) China urged to embrace change 4. Rate -- 28 pts 1 col 3lines (3x12)BI ups rate to defend rupiah --- 4.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Aussie family adapts to 'pesantren' life
Aussie family adapts to 'pesantren' lifeDuncan Graham, Contributor, SurabayaLike any good Aussie lad, Simon Welsh, 11, plays a straight bat. But that doesn't stop him falling for a googlie tossed by his sister Eloise, 8.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Embassy Club burns down
Embassy Club burns down JAKARTA: The Embassy Club discotheque in Taman Ria, Central Jakarta caught fire early Tuesday morning, burning down the majority of the building and its interior.No one was injured in the incident, which took place when the discotheque was closed.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
After long wait, bill governing sports made law
After long wait, bill governing sports made lawThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The wait is over for sports fans who have decried the decline of national sports amid the absence of a law to govern the sector and push for higher standards.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Farmers against dam closure
Farmers against dam closureBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, SukoharjoA vocal protest from about 700 farmers outside the Colo Dam complex in Sukoharjo, Central Java, have led to a planned closure of the dam for maintenance to be delayed a month.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Trial stars for Dutch drug accused
Trial stars for Dutch drug accusedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe trial of accused drug smuggler Aijal Marcus alias Max, an Indonesian-born Dutch citizen, began on Tuesday at the Tangerang District Court in Banten.
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Papuana opt stay with Indonesia
Papuana opt stay with Indonesia JP/7/letPapuans opt to stay with Indonesia I refer to Jusuf Wanandi's article entitled Papua problem and the international community (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 1,) about the so-called Act of Free Choice conducted by the Indonesian government in 1969, variously known in...
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
Ahmadiyah gets House support
Ahmadiyah gets House support JAKARTA: The House of Representatives gave its support on Tuesday to the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI) to go ahead with its activities in the country, despite a fatwa against the group by the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).
Wed, 07 Sep 2005
HSBC's FlexInvest
HSBC's FlexInvest We refer to the letter regarding our product from Himawan D. Susastra, published in The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, Sept. 6 There appears to have been a misunderstanding of the product information published on the factsheet.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Fire incidents up in Depok
Fire incidents up in Depok DEPOK: The number of fires in Depok municipality has increased by 10 percent to 56 this year as of August, compared to the figure in the same period last year.The head of the Depok Fire Department, Dindin Djainuddin, said most of the incidents were caused by electrical...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
ADB to host meet on use of overseas workers' money to fight poverty =
ADB to host meet on use of overseas workers' money to fight poverty = Deutsche Presse-Agentur ManilaThe Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it would host a meeting next week on maximizing billions of dollars in remittances sent by overseas workers in the fight against poverty.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Governor Rizal, predecessor among the dead
Governor Rizal, predecessor among the deadThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/MedanHours before the corpse of North Sumatra Governor Teuku Rizal Nurdin was identified on Monday afternoon, his family abandoned hope that he was among the survivors of the Mandala Boeing-737 crash in Medan.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Hard-liners step up pressure for JIL to close
Hard-liners step up pressure for JIL to closeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuslim hard-liners have continued intimidating the Liberal Islam Network (JIL), an organization that promotes pluralism and liberalism in the country, after failing to realize their threat to attack its office in...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Indonesian bonds decline as funds sell
Indonesian bonds decline as funds sellIndonesia's local-currency bonds fell, the biggest fluctuation of any government debt market today, as speculation the central bank was going to buy bonds today proved unfounded, leading some mutual funds to sell.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
How to reduce religious conflict
How to reduce religious conflictFrom Suara PembaruanMedia reports on the closure of places of worship along with their comments have led to mutual accusation, suspicion, criticism and threats; creating an atmosphere of imminent conflict.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
The curse of oil comes back to haunt Indonesia
The curse of oil comes back to haunt Indonesia The curse of oil comes upon Indonesia once more Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The question most frequently asked in Indonesian political corridors these past few months is, why is our nation so gloomy when world oil prices have shot through...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Drunken officer to face dismissal
Drunken officer to face dismissalDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGetting rotten drunk in uniform and then allegedly trying to steal a taxi will cost Central Jakarta Public Order Agency head Frans H. Silalahi his job, Governor Sutiyoso says.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Tsunami nations lend disaster advice to U.S.
Tsunami nations lend disaster advice to U.S.Ed Cropley, Reuters/Bangkok/JakartaPolice in the United States must not rush to identify the bodies of Hurricane Katrina victims too quickly or they will run the risk of countless mistakes, the head of Thailand's tsunami identification operations said on...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Nipah to become 'transit island'
Nipah to become 'transit island'Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Nipah IslandIn a move to boost the local economy as well as security in the strategic Malacca Strait, Nipah Island that directly borders Singapore's waters will be developed as a transit area for ships passing the key shipping lane.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Govt eyes Rp1.1 from PGN stake sale
Govt eyes Rp1.1 from PGN stake saleUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is set to offer 7.1 percent of its stake in state- owned gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) to the market later this year, as part of its revenue-generating efforts to bridge the state budget...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Timor Leste leaders ready to face international court
Timor Leste leaders ready to face international courtAgence France-Presse, DiliThe top two leaders of Timor Leste on Monday separately said that, should the need arise, they were ready to appear in international courts judging past human rights violations.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Oil price to remain high next year: OPEC official
Oil price to remain high next year: OPEC officialLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Crude Price (ICP) is expected to range between US$47 and $53 a barrel next year as tight capacity in refineries worldwide keep global oil prices high, an official of the Organization of Petroleum...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Lobby group formed to improve U.S.-RI ties
Lobby group formed to improve U.S.-RI ties JAKARTA: A special lobby group of House members was created on Monday to enhance the relationship between the House of Representatives and the U.S. Congress and improve U.S. legislators' understanding of Indonesian issues.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
On comparative studies
On comparative studiesFrom KompasWe feel proud knowing that the members of the House of Representatives conducted a comparative study in a certain foreign country. The aim of this study was clearly to enhance their organization and management capacity, and the people have no doubt always given full...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Demand for prime office space in Asian business districts on the rise
Demand for prime office space in Asian business districts on the rise Demand for office space in the key commercial centers of Asia continued to increase in the second quarter of 2005, with improving business prospects resulting in more companies expanding their headcounts and office space...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Confusion reigns over free schooling in the capital
Confusion reigns over free schooling in the capitalThe Jakarta Post JakartaIt has been more than five months since the government promised compensation for the last fuel-price hike in the form of free education during the compulsory school years.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Bali in the paintings by Yu Xiao Fu
Bali in the paintings by Yu Xiao FuCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaChinese modern and contemporary art has been taking the art world by storm since China's remarkable transformation to a diverse market economy in the past few decades.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Venezuelans donate US$2m for Aceh
Venezuelans donate US$2m for AcehBANDUNG: The Venezuela government will on Tuesday hand over US$2 million in financial aid for victims of the tsunami disaster last year. The donation came from Venezuelan people, a senior Venezuelan government official said on Monday in Bandung.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
The curse of oil comes upon Indonesia once more
The curse of oil comes upon Indonesia once moreEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The question most frequently asked in Indonesian political corridors these past few months is, why is our nation so gloomy when world oil prices have shot through the roof.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Headings for P8
Headings for P8 1. School -- 3 x 12 Free education still uncertain in the capital 2. Car -- 1 x 32 Four nabbed for selling rental cars 3. Tramtib -- 1 x 36 Drunken officer to face dismissal 4. Binus -- 1 x 27 Students to enjoy e-learning 5. Speak -- 1 x 27 'SMEs are always hardest hit'
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
TNI moves to secure islands
TNI moves to secure islands KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: In its efforts to protect the country's territory, the Indonesian Military will deploy soldiers to three unnamed islands and Ndana Island here, an official said on Monday.Chief of Wirasakti Military resort, Lt. Col.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Four nabbed for selling rental cars
Four nabbed for selling rental carsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBe very careful if somebody offers you a very cheap luxury car; it just may belong to someone else.Jakarta police said on Monday that last Friday they arrested four people for fraudulently selling or pawning at least 70...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Court adjourns Akbar-filed defamation suit
Court adjourns Akbar-filed defamation suitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe first hearing of a defamation suit filed by Akbar Tandjung against a senior high school teacher and publisher PT Erlangga was adjourned on Monday after the publisher's representative failed to show up.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Don't insult chess
Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Grief dominates atmosphere at airport
Grief dominates atmosphere at airportThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe happiness of seeing loved ones arrive safely at the airport had been stolen from them.Dozens of relatives and friends of passengers of the ill-fated Mandala jet that crashed in Medan on Monday morning gathered in front of the Mandala...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Gov. Rizal Nurdin, former governor among the dead
Gov. Rizal Nurdin, former governor among the deadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, MedanHours before the corpse of North Sumatra Governor Teuku Rizal Nurdin was identified on Monday afternoon, his family abandoned hope that he was among the survivors of the Mandala Boeing-737 crash in Medan.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Gas pipeline tenders open in 2 weeks
Gas pipeline tenders open in 2 weeksLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will open the tender on a pipeline project connecting gas-rich Kalimantan and densely-populated Java within two weeks, a top official of the Oil and Gas Downstream Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) says.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Peaceful Islam and Nurcholish's lasting legacy
Peaceful Islam and Nurcholish's lasting legacyGreg Barton, Melbourne Indonesia, home to some of the most significant progressive Islamic ideas in the modern period has lost one of its greatest thinkers just when he was needed most.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Respecting Mother Nature
Respecting Mother Nature It has been a tragic few days. Still reeling from a landslide in Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesians on Monday afternoon had to come to grips with news of a major air crash in Medan, North Sumatra.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Think ahead: Indonesia can gain without pain
Think ahead: Indonesia can gain without painJohn A. Prasetio and David Parsons, Jakarta Amid his crisis talks last week, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono addressed over 700 representatives of Indonesia's foreign investment community.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
1. TNI (3x18)
1. TNI (3x18) House pressures government on new TNI commander 2. Teacher (2x24) Court adjourns Akbar-filed defamation suit 3. TKW (2x24) RI maids escape death sentence in murder case 4. Susul (2x27) Law enforcers told not to weaken battle against graft
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Law enforcers told not to weaken battle against graft
Law enforcers told not to weaken battle against graftThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned on Monday representatives from graft-busting bodies in the country not to weaken their fight against corruption and pledged the government would remain focused on the issue,...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
House pressures government on new TNI commander
House pressures government on new TNI commanderTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives has urged the government to immediately submit the names of candidates to replace Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Endriartono Sutarto, giving a three-week deadline before the...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Susilo questions aviation safety standards
Susilo questions aviation safety standardsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered on Monday Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa to investigate the implementation of aviation safety standards in the country in order to prevent more aircraft...
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Instant offices: Today's business solution
Instant offices: Today's business solutionB. Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta To an established company there is nothing extraordinary about having a representative office that is strategically located and equipped with sophisticated facilities.
Tue, 06 Sep 2005
Religious groups plant trees
Religious groups plant trees BOGOR: Two religious organizations and an environmental group joined together on Sunday to re-green a water catchment area in Megamendung, Bogor, planting some 5,000 seedlings on a hill in the area.