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Fire destroys 'bajaj' terminal

Fire destroys 'bajaj' terminal JAKARTA: Fire incinerated a bajaj (three-wheeled taxi) terminal in the densely populated Sumur Batu area in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, on Friday morning.No one was hurt in the fire but five bajaj were destroyed.

W. Java hands out cash bonuses

W. Java hands out cash bonuses BANDUNG, West Java: The West Java administration has awarded Rp 9.4 billion in cash bonuses to the province's 1,137 sporting contingent members at the National Games (PON) in Palembang last month.

Islamic law revision and common sense

Islamic law revision and common sense I wish to congratulate The Jakarta Post for printing an interview with Professor Siti Musdah Mulia. In Canada many are working to get Section 293 of the Criminal Code of Canada which outlaws polygamy in our country declared constitutional so that polygamy will...

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Ramadhan a blessing for Indonesian politics Muhamad Ali Jakarta2. Simon -- Collusion, corruption hurting education prospects 2 x 30 Collusion, corruption hurting the outlook for education Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta

Bills to finish in four years

Bills to finish in four years JAKARTA: The new government and the House of Representatives are expected to finish deliberating bills on criminal code and criminal code procedures in the next four years, a senior official said on Friday.

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador caught up in tale of two cities

Outgoing U.S. Ambassador caught up in tale of two citiesIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The departing U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Ralph L. Boyce, used the words of Charles Dickens, from his book A tale of Two Cities, to describe the course of events that transformed Indonesia in recent...

JP/5/attack

JP/5/attackGunmen block release of bodies in Papua Nethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post/JayapuraA group of suspected Papuan separatists remained in control of a hamlet in Puncak Jaya on Friday, as efforts to negotiate the release of bodies of five migrants killed in a Tuesday attack failed and fears...

Re-empowerment of information ministry not needed

Re-empowerment of information ministry not neededAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta In his article, Information minister vital for Susilo's success (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 11, 2004), Muhammad Qodari argued that Megawati Soekarnoputri had failed to make use of the "strategic" information ministry.

Boediono prepares 'guideline' for next minister

Boediono prepares 'guideline' for next ministerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono, whose term will end on Oct. 20, said on Friday he would start drawing up a sort of 'guideline' letter for his successor, as supporting data on what tasks have been accomplished, and what have not.

1. ADRIAN : 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 X 30

1. ADRIAN : 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 X 30 Key BNI suspect seen in Los Angeles 2. SCHOOL: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 X 21 Blockade distresses Sang Timur's disabled students 3. FPI: 32 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 16 FPI plans to sweep nightspots starting Sunday evening 4.

Bantarto Bandoro

Bantarto Bandoro Jakarta2. yayan -- The new government and the conduct of foreign policy 1 x 30 Revising foreign-policy management Yayan GH Mulyana Bogor, West Java

Truant council members to face dismissals in North Sumatra

Truant council members to face dismissals in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Truant legislators in North Sumatra will be subject to dismissal if the provincial legislative council approves a standing order on this issue later in the month.

Commission I tasked to fix TNI quandry

Commission I tasked to fix TNI quandryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives agreed on Friday to charge the House defense commission with discussing the resignation of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto and the appointment of Army chief Gen.

Key BNI suspect seen in Los Angeles

Key BNI suspect seen in Los AngelesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police have sent a team of police officers to Los Angeles, California in the U.S. to track down Adrian Waworuntu, one of the key suspects in the Rp 1.

Three students killed in road accident

Three students killed in road accident INDRAMAYU, West Java: Three students were killed instantly on Thursday evening after a minibus crashed into the motorcycle they were riding on a street in Dukuh Tengah subdistrict, Karangampel district, Indramayu regency.

MA to tackle local heads impeachment

MA to tackle local heads impeachment JAKARTA: Although Supreme Court (MA) chief Bagir Manan opposes a stipulation in the amended autonomy law that allows impeachment of regional executive heads directly elected by locals, he said on Friday that his office will issue a ruling on this matter.

ASEAN+3 meeting held in Laos

ASEAN+3 meeting held in LaosLAOS: Officials from 10 ASEAN member countries and three North- East Asian countries gathered at a meeting in Vientiane, Laos, on Thursday to review preparations for the upcoming 10th ASEAN+3 Summit, scheduled to take place here in November.

Megawati may attend Susilo's inauguration

Megawati may attend Susilo's inaugurationKurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Departing President Megawati Soekarnoputri has yet to congratulate president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, but relations between the two are cordial enough that it appears Megawati will...

Rupiah to strengthen, keep inflation in check

Rupiah to strengthen, keep inflation in checkThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank expects the rupiah to strengthen against the U.S. dollar leading up to the year-end on the back of a better economic outlook and high hopes for the new government of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

NU plans TV and newspaper

NU plans TV and newspaper BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi said here on Friday the country's largest Muslim organization wants to build a television station and publish a newspaper.The starting capital for the project is around Rp 148 billion (US$16.

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CD; ADS: CHINA Thousands of businesses sign up for China-ASEAN Expo At least 4,000 enterprises are expected to take part in the first-ever China-ASEAN Expo, which will be held from Nov. 3 to Nov. 6 in Nanning, capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Weather reaches record temperature

Weather reaches record temperature SEMARANG: The hottest day in 30 years was recorded in Semarang on Friday, with the temperature reaching 38.4 degrees Celsius.The last time Semarang residents experienced hot weather was in 1973, when the temperature reached 38.

Collusion, corruption hurting the outlook for education

Collusion, corruption hurting the outlook for educationSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Recently a friend from the United Kingdom, who has spent much of her working life dedicated to various aspects of the world of education, was paying a first visit to Jakarta.

Bimantara plans IPO for TV holding company

Bimantara plans IPO for TV holding companyRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Media and telecommunications conglomerate PT Bimantara Citra plans to sell shares in PT Media Nusantara Citra (MNC) to the public via an initial public offering (IPO), possibly next year, in a bid to raise cash to finance the...

Swiss duo play free jazz to curious Yogya audience

Swiss duo play free jazz to curious Yogya audienceSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Prambanan Temple's open-air theater is usually a venue for the classical Ramayana ballet but last Friday night it looked completely different.

The human face of corruption's victims

The human face of corruption's victimsPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta There is a natural inclination among those of us who love Indonesia to downplay the seriousness of corruption, Indonesia's single biggest problem.

Ba'asyir charged with terrorism

Ba'asyir charged with terrorismAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After many delays, state prosecutors finally submitted the file on Abu Bakar Ba'asyir to the South Jakarta District Court on Friday, charging him with masterminding the Bali bombings and the JW Marriott Hotel attack.

Police up security ahead of Idul Fitri

Police up security ahead of Idul Fitri JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police will beef up security in the city and the surrounding areas for the Idul Fitri holiday on Nov. 15 and Nov. 16.The tightened security will begin 10 days prior to the holiday, and will last until 10 days after Idul Fitri.

Sleman promotes economic potential

Sleman promotes economic potential SLEMAN, Yogyakarta: In a bid to promote Slemen as a base for business, the provincial government invited about 30 journalists on Wednesday on a tour of the province led by vice regent Zaelani.

Sutiyoso's challenge

Sutiyoso's challenge How fares Jakarta's monorail system? A good question to ponder, but not an easy one to answer. No, indeed. Not even Jakarta's city fathers seem to have an answer that would satisfy the city's residents who have for years been yearning for a safe, comfortable and yet affordable...

Public art gallery burned

Public art gallery burned BANDUNG: An art gallery on Jl. Siliwangi caught on fire on Friday, but no fatalities were reported.A witness said that the fire started in the gallery at 11.30 a.m and quickly spread to most parts of the gallery because the gallery is mostly made from wood.

Comedian jailed, fined for drugs

Comedian jailed, fined for drugs JAKARTA: The East Jakarta District Court sentenced on Friday comedian Bharata Nugraha, known to his fans as Polo, to a year in jail for drug possession.Polo, a former member of comedy group Srimulat, was fined Rp 2 million (US$217) plus Rp 1,000 in trial costs.

Novotel offers 'Pasta Bonanza'

Novotel offers 'Pasta Bonanza' YOGYAKARTA: Want to break your fast Italian-style? How about "Pasta Bonanza", a food promotion of pasta dishes on offer at a city hotel.Available since August from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Gunmen block release of bodies in Papua

Gunmen block release of bodies in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura A group of suspected Papuan separatists remained in control of a hamlet in Puncak Jaya on Friday, as efforts to negotiate the release of bodies of five migrants killed in a Tuesday attack failed and fears rose of...

Domas P&G sign $1.8b deal

Domas P&G sign $1.8b dealRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Palm oil plantation PT Domas Agrointi Prima, a unit of the Sawit Mas Group, signed a second business deal worth US$1.8 billion with Procter & Gamble Chemicals (P&G Chemicals), a major American company concentrating its...

1. Cabinet (45) - 60 pts 6 cols 1 line (1x24)

1. Cabinet (45) - 60 pts 6 cols 1 line (1x24) SBY starts selecting Cabinet members 2. House (45) - 36 pts 5 cols 1 line (1x30) Commission I tasked to fix TNI quandary3. BUMN (34) - 28 pts 1 col 4 lines (4x10) Laksamana reshuffles management of SOEs4.

Profiles: Jakarta councillors

Profiles: Jakarta councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council Speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents.

Road capacity & discipline

Road capacity & disciplineFrom Suara KaryaThe public keeps complaining about traffic congestion in Jakarta, particularly during morning and afternoon peak hours.The 3-in-1 system has been applied to cars on main roads, but its effectiveness remains debatable, while the mass media have made the...

Susilo needs to act fast

Susilo needs to act fast President-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono described in his statement on Oct. 9, the program for his first 100 days in power, and vowed to lead the battle against corruption himself (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10).

Ramadhan a blessing for Indonesian politics

Ramadhan a blessing for Indonesian politicsMuhamad Ali, Jakarta The month of Ramadhan has just started and all devout Muslims have begun fasting and taking part in other rituals and activities. This Ramadhan, Indonesians will see the inauguration of the new president, vice-president and Cabinet.

Photo For Advertorial: China-ASEAN Expo

Photo For Advertorial: China-ASEAN ExpoPho A:China EmbassyH.E. Ambassador Lu ShuminPhoto B: China Embassy The Nanning International Convention & Exhibition Center, which will be the venue for the China-ASEAN Expo.

ADS: CHINA EXPO -

ADS: CHINA EXPO -Part of the story OCHINAPromoting cooperation through China Summit In conjunction with the China-ASEAN Expo, the first China- ASEAN Business and Investment Summit will also be held at the Nanning International Convention & Exhibition Center on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4.

Four publications breached code of ethics: Council

Four publications breached code of ethics: CouncilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Press Council declared on Friday four print media guilty of breaching the Indonesian Journalist's Code of Ethics and ordered them to publish an apology to State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi.

Legislative-executive

Legislative-executive synergy neededFrom Koran TempoThe People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the House of Representatives (DPR) should operate according to their scope of authority and should not maneuver to resist president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government during the next term.

Krises no longer only mystical symbols

Krises no longer only mystical symbolsBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The wavy double-bladed kris, or keris as it is known locally was, in the past, a weapon mostly used in war.

Flood anticipation urgent

Flood anticipation urgentFrom Suara Karya In anticipation of floods in Jakarta as the rainy season is approaching, the Jakarta regional administration should actively take specific flood measures, particularly by clearing open drains as well as river, lake and pool dredging.

Life gets slower on first day of fast

Life gets slower on first day of fastThe Jakarta Post, Semarang/Medan/Banda Aceh/Indramayu Millions of Indonesian Muslims, who account for some 85 percent of the total 220 million population in the country, began fasting dawn-to-dusk on Friday, the first day of Ramadhan.

Water shortage makes life hard in Bandung

Water shortage makes life hard in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Much of Euis Saripudin's time is spent getting water. The 46-year-old resident of Sindangjaya village, Arcamanik district of Bandung, must always be on the alert for water flowing through the drain in front of her...

Collusion, corruption hurting the outlook for education

Collusion, corruption hurting the outlook for educationSimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Recently a friend from the United Kingdom, who has spent much of her working life dedicated to various aspects of the world of education, was paying a first visit to Jakarta.

A foreign policy agenda for new president

A foreign policy agenda for new presidentBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is likely to be in charge of the country for the next five years following an official announcement by the General Elections Commission that he won support from three-fifths of the voters.