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Susilo 'betrays election promises'

Susilo 'betrays election promises'The Jakarta Post, JakartaThousands of students, workers, activists and farmers took to the streets across the country on Thursday to protest the plan to raise fuel prices by up to 80 percent, while motorists queued up at gas stations before the new prices take...

'Ruwatan', seen as anachronistic, is threatened with oblivion

'Ruwatan', seen as anachronistic, is threatened with oblivionIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaSedekah bumi, an annual ritual to expel evil spirits from a village and bestow on it blessings through prayer, is gradually being abandoned by rural communities as it is regarded as an animistic...

Care for recycled products, anyone?

Care for recycled products, anyone?The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhen it comes to doing good deeds, especially if they help the environment, the more the merrier probably holds true.But for recycling foundation XSProject in South Jakarta, it was more difficult getting people involved in spreading the...

1. FUEL: 4 X 10

1. FUEL: 4 X 10 Susilo 'betrayed election promises' 2. PKI: 2 X 22 40 years on, events of 1965 remain a mystery 3. SIDAK: 4 X 10 President laments criticism, fuel hike

Intelligence role crucial

Intelligence role crucialFrom KompasIntelligence is a determining factor in anticipating security problems. It serves as a preventive measure against disturbances, unlike the fire brigade which acts whenever there is a fire taking place.

The 9/30 tragedy

The 9/30 tragedy Something horrible happened 40 years ago that changed the course of Indonesia's history, unfortunately for the worse. But while the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and murder of six Army generals on the night of Sept.

Tangerang farmers just workers on their ancestor land

Tangerang farmers just workers on their ancestor landMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThe sight of hundreds of hectares of paddy fields stretching as far as the eyes can see on both sides of the road always makes travelers forget the long ride to the northern part of Tangerang regency.

BPH Migas to install online monitoring system

BPH Migas to install online monitoring systemThe Downstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Agency (BPH Migas) needs up to Rp 300 billion (US$29.15 million) to install an online system to monitor the distribution of kerosene throughout the country.

Eradicating evil in the courts

Eradicating evil in the courts I agree completely with the abolishment of the legal mafia as advocated by Satjipto Rahardjo in Kompas last month.As a distinguished professor of law, he should know what he's talking about.

1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42

1. INSIGHT: 1 X 42 Forty years since the day that changed RI 2. SUSUL: 2 X 24 Tactile clothing to spur athletes to do better 3. IMAGES: 3 X 16 Protests, rations; all over a bit of flammable liquid

Susilo's first year: Striking the right balance

Susilo's first year: Striking the right balanceMichael Vatikiotis, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore Measuring progress in Indonesia is hard work. A year into the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, outwardly the country seems to be more or less where it was when this...

JP/18/MASSAG

JP/18/MASSAG (Jun's corrections entered 23/9) AIDS agency turns to massage for income, employment opportunityI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/DenpasarA strained neck did not prevent Dudy Rohadi, the coordinator of Matahati's After Care Program, from personally directing his staff to clean and...

E-learning community established

E-learning community established JAKARTA: In order to enhance the distant e-learning quality in many institutions, a group of professionals established E- learning Community on Wednesday.Initiated by Bina Nusantara University, the community will publish an e-journal and newsletter, as well as run...

RI eyes second best in SEAG standings

RI eyes second best in SEAG standingsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) acknowledged on Thursday that its athletes would be in a three-way contest for second place with Vietnam and host Philippines at the 23rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in November.

The 9/30 tragedy

The 9/30 tragedy Something horrible happened 40 years ago that changed the course of Indonesia's history, unfortunately for the worse. But while the circumstances surrounding the kidnapping and murder of six Army generals on the night of Sept.

Subsidies must go to the poor

Subsidies must go to the poor I certainly understand why subsidies on gasoline need to be removed -- I am not poor so why should I receive cheap Premium at the country's expense?However, I cannot see the need for removing the subsidy on kerosene.

Indonesia to host Malaysia in Davis Cup

Indonesia to host Malaysia in Davis Cup LONDON: Indonesia are drawn to host Malaysia in their Davis Cup Asia Oceania Zone Group 2 match next year.The national team, who is seeded second in the group, lost 4-1 to Thailand in Bangkok on Sunday, and were defeated 3-2 by Uzbekistan in March.

JP/1/hour

JP/1/hour Mysterious gunmen reappear in Poso Mysterious attackers have sparked terror once again in Poso, the troubled town in Central Sulawesi that has seen sporadic violence after a 2000 peace accord was signed by Muslim and Christian leaders to end sectarian fighting.

Class actions loom as city drags its feet on air bylaw

Class actions loom as city drags its feet on air bylawBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActivists and a councillor criticized the city administration on Wednesday for its lackluster performance in implementing bylaw No.

Protecting Minahasan people

Protecting Minahasan people I would like to praise the Indonesian judges for protecting Minahasa and the people of Sulawesi from the side effects of uncaring mining practices. The people of Sulawesi who have suffered skin ailments as the result of the pollution deserve compensation.

VP mourns death of Rizal Nurdin

VP mourns death of Rizal Nurdin MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Vice President on Thursday visited the widow of North Sumatra Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin who was among 150 people killed in a Mandala Airlines plane crash earlier this month.

Trisakti and Bank Danamon

Trisakti and Bank Danamon My niece, whom I support at Trisakti University, informed me that she was obligated to open an account at Bank Danamon to facilitate easy payments to the university. Feeling uncomfortable with this policy, I phoned the Trisakti University finance department to learn that...

BritCham at a glance

BritCham at a glance The British Chamber of Commerce in Indonesian, or BritCham, has operated here under various guises since the early 1970s.It began with a modest start approximately 30 years ago, as an initiative of the then Ambassador Sir John Ford, to facilitate informal gatherings of British...

Antigraft team probes more cases

Antigraft team probes more cases JAKARTA: The interdepartmental anticorruption team has launched investigations into four more graft cases involving government institutions.Head of the team, Hendarman Supandji, who is also the deputy attorney general for special crimes, said on Wednesday that the...

Setting up a cooperative

Setting up a cooperative In June 2002, the employees of STIE Bisnis Indonesia agreed to set up a cooperative under the name Almatama. Having completed all the required documents, we registered the establishment with the Cooperative Office at Jl. MT Haryono, South Jakarta.

India sees new strategic sea lane in Andaman Sea

India sees new strategic sea lane in Andaman SeaBill Tarrant, Reuters/Port Blair, IndiaIndian naval exercises with Thailand and Indonesia are aimed in part at ensuring security for a new sea route linking the Indian and Pacific oceans, a top Indian general said.Lt. Gen.

FACTBOX-Contenders for the 2005 Nobel literature prize

FACTBOX-Contenders for the 2005 Nobel literature prize Possible winners of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Literature Syrian-born poet Adonis (Ali Ahmed Said). Born 1930. Swedish poet Thomas Transtromer. Born 1931. South Korean poet Ko Un. Born 1933. Indonesian novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer. Born 1925.

Tanjung Perak ups container fees

Tanjung Perak ups container feesSURABAYA: Traders will soon have to pay more when transporting goods from the Surabaya seaport with the operator planning to impose additional fees for each container transported.

British firms in RI for long term: BritCham

British firms in RI for long term: BritChamZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJohn B. Arnold, OBE, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce or BritCham, was transferred to Jakarta in October 1983, a time when Indonesia's economy was viewed as the sleeping tiger of Southeast Asia.

300 tons of fuel seized, 111 arrested ahead of price hike

300 tons of fuel seized, 111 arrested ahead of price hikeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police announced on Thursday that they had arrested 111 people in the last three months for allegedly hoarding fuel, illegally selling it to factories or sending it to other areas.

RI wins team gold, Wynne loses in singles

RI wins team gold, Wynne loses in singles TEHRAN: National tennis players won the team competition of the Women's Islamic Games on Wednesday to give Indonesia its sixth and final gold of the event.Ayu Fani Damayanti drubbed Iran's Shahrzab Shahnazari 6-1, 6-1 in the first of the three-match final...

Incentives planned to cope with upcoming price increases

Incentives planned to cope with upcoming price increasesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLow-income families will not be the only ones getting a helping hand from the government to cope with the upcoming fuel price hike, with industries, workers and farmers also set to receive incentives as...

Free access to info 'key to clean govt'

Free access to info 'key to clean govt'Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has been accused of stalling the deliberation of a bill on free access to information, casting doubt over its commitment to clean and good governance.

Police disperse Inco protesters

Police disperse Inco protesters JAKARTA: Police fired warning shots to disperse protesters blocking a main road leading to a Canadian-owned nickel mine in South Sulawesi, a spokesman said Thursday.No one was injured in the melee on Wednesday close to PT Inco's mine and smelting complex in Sorowako...

JP/18/BOX

JP/18/BOXUbud resort blends classical and modern design conceptsWhen the Bali-based Arte Architect and Associates was commissioned to design Puri Wulandari Hotel and Resort in the upscale area of Ubud, the basic concept was to incorporate classical Balinese architectural elements with modern styles.

RI eyes second best in SEA Games

RI eyes second best in SEA GamesMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) acknowledged on Thursday that its athletes would be in a three-way contest for second place with Vietnam and host Philippines at the 23rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in November.

Persebaya chief gets 10-year ban from soccer

Persebaya chief gets 10-year ban from soccerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Persebaya's abrupt withdrawal from the 2005 Indonesian League soccer championships has brought a 10-year ban from the sport for its chairman Bambang DH.

Supermal Karawaci offers e-center

Supermal Karawaci offers e-center TANGERANG: In line with the extension of Supermal Karawaci in Tangerang, its management is adding an electronic center as part of its concept of a one-stop service shopping area.

Canada warns public of visa scammers

Canada warns public of visa scammersJAKARTA: The Canadian embassy in Jakarta is warning people of several scams circulating that promise Canadian visas and employment in the country.The bogus agents advertised in newspapers and on the Internet to solicit clients and then charged them higher costs...

JP/5/D06

JP/5/D06 JP/5/FOCUSTourism slows during RamadhanMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The number of tourists visiting the resort island of Lombok is expected to decrease during the fasting month of Ramadhan starting on Oct. 5.

1 x 40

1 x 40 Fuel price protests turn violent JP/4/Info1 x 38 Free access to info 'key to clean govt' BK3 x 15 Committee finds enough evidence of House graft JP/4/4Defense1 x 36 General calls for defense doctrine

Aging ex-'Gerwani' members fight for justice

Aging ex-'Gerwani' members fight for justiceEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCecilia and Felia get out of a sedan and carefully walk in their stylish sandals on the wet cobbled stone floor on the side of the house.

Eradicating evil in the courts

Eradicating evil in the courts I agree completely with the abolishment of the legal mafia as advocated by Satjipto Rahardjo in Kompas last month.As a distinguished professor of law, he should know what he's talking about.

JP/20/CLAUS

JP/20/CLAUSGerman engineer remains loyal to Kupang localsYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/KupangModest in appearance, polite and open in his attitude as well as fluent in Indonesian, Dr Claus Jurgen Dauselt was born in Munich, Germany, on Jan. 13, 1955.

Elephants attack Aceh fruit plantations

Elephants attack Aceh fruit plantationsNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Aceh BesarIt has been almost a month since Sakdani had a good night's sleep; before he began staying up into the early hours of the morning to protect his banana plantation from rampaging elephants.

1. Ambon refugees weave cloth to make ends meet

1. Ambon refugees weave cloth to make ends meetPage 5 2. Tangerang farmers become laborers on their ancestor's landPage 9 3. Aging ex-communist Gerwani activists yearn for justicePage 17

Protecting Minahasan people

Protecting Minahasan people I would like to praise the Indonesian judges for protecting Minahasa and the people of Sulawesi from the side effects of uncaring mining practices. The people of Sulawesi who have suffered skin ailments as the result of the pollution deserve compensation.

Indonesia-Australia trade flows

Indonesia-Australia trade flowsThe dream of a speedy link between Surabaya and Australia has long eluded transport planners, who have worked for decades to get a direct transport route opened.Australia exports goods worth about A$3.4 billion (about US$ 2.

1. PLN ------- 3x16

1. PLN ------- 3x16 PLN gives rewards to informers over electricity theft 2. PDI ------- 1x28 Political clout may hinge on gas price 3. Comment --- 1x45 Can a religious nation be proud of butchering its own? 4. Ahmadiyah - 1x38 Ahmadiyah fights back -- in civilized way

'Protected' mutual funds help revitalize industry

'Protected' mutual funds help revitalize industryThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAmid a gloomy sentiment surrounding the mutual fund market, which culminated in a massive redemption earlier in the month, some investment management companies are stepping up efforts to lure investors back by launching new,...