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Govt 'lacks support' from Muslim organizations to fight terror

Govt 'lacks support' from Muslim organizations to fight terror Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post/Malang/JakartaIslamic organizations are not giving their full support to the national fight against terrorism in the world's largest Muslim nation, an Islamic university rector says.

US tries to unravel East Asia summit puzzle

US tries to unravel East Asia summit puzzle P. Parameswaran Agence France-Presse/WashingtonThe United States calls it a "black box", but beyond the mystery of the upcoming inaugural East Asia Summit is anxiety over the future direction of the forum in a region where China is stamping its mark.

Wrestling team putting youth over experience

Wrestling team putting youth over experienceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While familiar faces predominate in other sports, leading to repeated warnings of the lack of regeneration in national sports, the country's wrestling team has youth firmly on its side.

Bosnia to build power plant

Bosnia to build power plantBANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Bosnia Herzegovina government has expressed interest in investing in the construction of geothermal and coal-powered power plants in Aceh. The interest was conveyed by Bosnia Herzegovina Ambassador to Indonesia Madat Novit during his visit to Banda...

Bosnia offers help to build generator

Bosnia offers help to build generatorACEH: The government of Bosnia Herzegovina has offered help to build a power generator in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, to help the tsunami-ravaged province of Indonesia reduce its dependency on power supplies from North Sumatra.H.

~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted

~Efforts to reform the Antiterror Law must be conducted carefully so as not to infringe the international or constitutional rights of individuals. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Reforming the anti terror law JP/6/MOVAReforming the Antiterror LawMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta Long unguarded coastlines,...

Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok district

Banten haj dormitory to be built in Legok districtMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post/TangerangAfter years of aborted planning, the Tangerang regency is to finally built a haj dormitory for Banten province in Bojong Nangka, Legok, about 15 kilometers south of the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.

checked -- JSR

checked -- JSR World voyagers find Indonesia the toughest challengeEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaBriton Jason Lewis, 38, has been bicycling, rollerblading, boat- pedaling and paddling canoes intermittently for the last 11 years during his human-powered, round-the-world expedition.

Scroll of Honor for Jakarta

Scroll of Honor for Jakarta We refer to the article Activists slam habitat award for Jakarta, published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 4. The city of Jakarta is a megacity with more than 10 million inhabitants. About 20 percent, or two million, are living in kampongs or slums.

Batang Police step up security

Batang Police step up securityBATANG, Central Java: The Batang Police will station marksmen in areas prone to robbery on the northern coastal highway of Java. The marksmen will be deployed a few days before the Idul Fitri holiday in early November, said Batang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Muhari.

More coaches provided as the number of travelers surge

More coaches provided as the number of travelers surgeTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post/JakartaResponding to travelers' concerns about difficulties in buying train tickets for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, state railway firm PT KAI said Sunday that it had added more executive coaches to the...

More coaches provided as travelers increase

More coaches provided as travelers increaseTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResponding to travelers' concerns about difficulties in buying train tickets for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday, state railway firm PT KAI said Sunday that it had added more executive coaches to the Semarang,...

PLN to signs gas deals to promote use of natural gas

PLN to signs gas deals to promote use of natural gasLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power firm PLN is ready to sign soon gas sales agreements (GSA) worth millions of U.S. dollars with two producers to supply three power plants in Kalimantan and East Java starting next year, a company...

Govt needs new strategies to contain terrorism

Govt needs new strategies to contain terrorismHermawan Sulistyo, Jakarta After the Bali bombings on Oct. 12, 2002, the National Police strengthened their antiterror unit, Special Detachment 88 Anti- Terror. To be accepted as a member of this unit is indeed prestigious.

Citizenship bill 'will protect RI women'

Citizenship bill 'will protect RI women'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome people may think that lady luck smiles on Indonesian women who are married to foreigners, Caucasians in particular, who will provide their wives with financial security.

Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island

Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian islandJoseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press/DenverScientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed.

Nutrition, officials and the people

Nutrition, officials and the peopleFrom Kompas Some time ago the media published news about President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's health; he was reported to be suffering from a common cold. The President's spokesman Andi Mallarangeng said the doctor had advised him to rest.

TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005

TV Program: Tuesday, October 25, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Channel Dangdut8:30 Music: Asik-asik11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama4:00 Talk Show5:08 Mutiara Ramadhan6:00...

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Bird migrations draw tourists, bird-watchers to Puncak area Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaDozens of Japanese expatriates and foreign bird-watchers flocked to Bukit Gantole in Puncak, Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to watch the arrival of thousands of Oriental honey-buzzards, Chinese goshawks...

U.S. tries to unravel E. Asia summit puzzle

U.S. tries to unravel E. Asia summit puzzleP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/WashingtonThe United States calls it a "black box", but beyond the mystery of the upcoming inaugural East Asia Summit is anxiety over the future direction of the forum in a region where China is stamping its mark.

BIS students give Down's syndrome kids courage

BIS students give Down's syndrome kids courageAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaAfter finishing a 25-meter swim, several children with Down's Syndrome continued on with a 100 meter run to cross the finish line in a biathlon inside the British International School (BIS) in Bintaro, Tangerang on...

Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55

Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50...

AFC to switch Asian final venue

AFC to switch Asian final venue KUALA LUMPUR: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Sunday took the unusual step of moving the second leg of this month's Asian Champions League final from Saudi Arabia to neutral Jordan.AFC officials said the Oct.

PLN moves to use more natural gas

PLN moves to use more natural gas Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaState power firm PLN is ready to sign soon gas sales agreements (GSA) worth millions of U.S. dollars with two producers to supply three power plants in Kalimantan and East Java starting next year, a company official says.

The Indonesian civilization is now seemingly at a crossroads.

The Indonesian civilization is now seemingly at a crossroads. Acts of violence and barbarism and uncivilized ways of thinking seem to have spread. Terrorist concepts have become an important part of community thinking; representing a hegemony in some areas.

Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55

Govt to set base price for coal export duty at $50-$55Urip Hudiono and Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaAmid rising criticism from industry players of its recently imposed 5 percent export duty on coal, the government may consider taxing it only if the commodity's price rises to between US$50...

The education budget controversy

The education budget controversyFOR SIDEBAR to a news analysis on education budget The issue of the amount of money for the education budget began in August 2002 when the People's Consultative's Assembly convened for its fourth amendment to the 1945 Constitution.

Sutiyoso gives command baton to police during holidays

Sutiyoso gives command baton to police during holidaysDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta police will be in charge of coordinating all security personnel in the city during the Idul Fitri holidays, in a bid to solidify security arrangements.

More troops

More troops to leave Aceh LHOKSEUMAWE: Military police searched the bags of some 2,500 soldiers on Sunday ahead of their withdrawal from Aceh province under the terms of a peace deal to end one of Asia's longest- running wars.

1. 5WORKER (1x25)

1. 5WORKER (1x25) Workers demand job security Fadli2. 5PORT (1x40) Cirebon wants international standard port 3. 5FLOOD (4x10) Flash flood cuts off main road on Flores 4. 5MUDIK (2x20) Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri traffic 5. 5SALON (2x20) Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'

1. 5WORKER (1x25)

1. 5WORKER (1x25) Workers demand job security Fadli2. 5PORT (1x40) Cirebon wants international standard port 3. 5FLOOD (4x10) Flash flood cuts off main road on Flores 4. 5MUDIK (2x20) Police provide escorts for Idul Fitri traffic 5. 5SALON (2x20) Car salons offer holiday 'makeovers'

While many Jakartans now think twice before hailing a taxi, taxi

While many Jakartans now think twice before hailing a taxi, taxi companies, government agencies and the police have yet to find an effective way to stop the growing number of robberies committed inside cabs.

Tensions high in Surakarta in protest over raids

Tensions high in Surakarta in protest over raidsBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, SurakartaTension heightened in the Central Java town of Surakarta as hundreds of supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the Surakarta Islam Followers Coalition ready to stage protests...

Forgive convicted Australians

Forgive convicted Australians Indonesia should have mercy on the nine Australians arrested for attempting to traffic heroin from Bali to Australia.These young people have made a mistake in their lives and now they face the consequences of their deed. However, these young lives should be spared.

Strategies to contain terrorism

Strategies to contain terrorismHermawan Sulistyo Jakarta After the Bali bombings on Oct. 12, 2002, the National Police strengthened their antiterror unit, Special Detachment 88 Anti- Terror. To be accepted as a member of this unit is indeed prestigious.

Boxing coach Wiem wary of Bacolod City bias

Boxing coach Wiem wary of Bacolod City biasMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although national boxing coach Wiem Gomies feels he has done all he can to get his charges ready for November's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, there is one crucial factor beyond his control.

Pakistan and India plan opening of disputed Kashmir border for

Pakistan and India plan opening of disputed Kashmir border for quake victimsMunir Ahmad Associated Press/Muzaffarabad, PakistanPakistan and India were making plans on Sunday to let earthquake victims cross the disputed Kashmir border, bringing the nuclear- armed rivals closer in the wake of a...

Boxing coach Wiem wary of bias in Bacolod City

Boxing coach Wiem wary of bias in Bacolod CityMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Although national boxing coach Wiem Gomies feels he has done all he can to get his charges ready for November's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, there is one crucial factor beyond his control.

~ [b]Coal brings unique health problems because of a tendency to

~ Coal brings unique health problems because of a tendency to contain sulfur, mercury, arsenic, selenium and fluoride contaminants. ;JP;ANPAk..r.. JP/7/IGOR3 Igor O'Neill Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Oct.

Sutiyoso backs move to double parking fees

Sutiyoso backs move to double parking feesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile parking operators are yet to file an official request, Governor Sutiyoso has already thrown his weight behind moves to double parking fees from the current Rp 2,000 (20 U.S. cents) to Rp 4,000 per hour.

Japan's irreverence

Japan's irreverence A senior ASEAN official recounted that during a reception that brought together the 10 member states of the regional organization and dialog partners from East Asia, the Chinese foreign minister remarked to his Japanese counterpart that they should learn from Germany.

Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or else

Challenge for govt: Spending enough for education, or elseRiyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBelieve it or not: Just nine regular citizens, mostly teachers from the small town of Banyuwangi, East Java, have set the wheels in motion that could lead to the possible impeachment of President...

Fabio/Politicizing Indonesia's military

Politicizing Indonesia's militaryBy Fabio ScarpelloJAKARTA - Indonesia's renewed "war on terror" in the wake of the latest round of bombings on Bali could pave the way for renewed politicization of the country's military, analysts believe.

Gordon Max shows new collections

Gordon Max shows new collections Singapore-based jeweler Gordon Max introduced new Fall and Winter collections of its lab-grown diamonds in a fashion show at Circa restaurant, Wisma BNI 46, in Central Jakarta on Tuesday.

ALSA members to raise funds

ALSA members to raise funds "ALSA Care -- Let's Care Together for A Better Future" - that's the theme chosen by the students of the University of Indonesia (UI) who are participating in the Asian Law Students Association (ALSA) charity program.The students will hold an event on Oct.

Seasons Cafe: A trip through Egypt

Seasons Cafe: A trip through EgyptKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At 5 p.m. at the Seasons Cafe, activity increases as the chefs and waiters get busy preparing dishes for the break-the-fast dinner.

Shop and enjoy music at La Piazza

Shop and enjoy music at La Piazza For those who want to find a place to hangout with live music, you could try a visit to La Piazza shopping mall in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta.During the fasting month of Ramadhan, visitors can enjoy a performance of nasheed, a light orchestra and children's choir...

A short cut to Paris

A short cut to ParisSyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta Everyone making their career in the fashion world wants to carve out a place for himself or herself in Paris, one of the world's great fashion capitals. Unfortunately, the roads to Paris are few and far between for young designers.

Patching into the 'Buzz'

Patching into the 'Buzz'CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions.

Fasting requires the power of mind over body

Fasting requires the power of mind over body In this holy month of Ramadhan, like my Indonesian Muslim friends, I ventured to observe the fast during daylight hours. Apart from the need to count my calories and drop a few pounds, my aim in observing the fast this year was to experience hunger.