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Sat, 08 Oct 2005
~Caption for advertorial: Bina Tunas Bangsa School
~Caption for advertorial: Bina Tunas Bangsa School BTB School SCIENCE EXPERIMENT: Under the careful supervision of teachers, students of Bina Tunas Bangsa (BTB) School conduct a science experiment in the school's chemistry laboratory.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Tulangbawang regent named suspect in graft case
Tulangbawang regent named suspect in graft caseOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Various regents in the regions have been named graft suspects, with the latest being Tulangbawang Regent Abdurrachman Sarbini.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Tough talks expected on minimum wage
Tough talks expected on minimum wageDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The employers association and trade unions are likely to be locked in a tough tug-of-war over the city's minimum wage in 2006 as both sides are sticking firmly to their respective positions.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Military fight against terrorism could be the terror itself
Military fight against terrorism could be the terror itselfDwi Atmanta, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A usually cool President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono seemed to be about to lose his patience when he ordered the Indonesian Military (TNI) to actively help the country's fight against terrorism on Thursday.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Scientists develop OWC
Scientists develop OWCSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Indonesia has abundant natural resources, but hardly anyone turns to the ocean to overcome the power scarcity in a nation whose power demands increase incessantly.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Private schools marginalized?
Private schools marginalized?From Kompas The Jakarta administration lacks concern about condition of private schools. This is evident from the fact that during the last two academic years the administration did not grant subsidies to the private elementary and junior high schools.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
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Wrangling over Jakarta monorail bad for investment Yop Pandie Jakarta2. CGNEWS -- A different path after Sept. 11 2 X 30 A different path after the Sept. 11 terrorist bomb attacks on U.S. Mona Eltahawy Common Ground News Service -- Partners in Humanity. Cairo
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Drivers on strike over ticketing
Drivers on strike over ticketing JAKARTA: Ninety-six drivers of KWK cooperative minivans at the Pulogadung terminal went on strike on Friday in protest over officials of the City Land Transportation Agency (DDLJR) giving them violation tickets for charging passengers more than the fares set by the...
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
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~Address: Pluit Timur Campus Jl.Pluit Timur Blok MM (Apartment Laguna), Jakarta Utara, Tel: 3003 1343-44, Fax: 3003 1345Bintaro Campus Jl.Taman Makam Bahagia ABRI No. 3A, Bintaro Jaya Sektor XI, Tel: 745 2472, Fax: 7486 3389E-mail : info@binatunasbangsa.com Homepage: www.binatunasbangsa.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Tips for finding a good school for your children
Tips for finding a good school for your children The growing number of national plus schools in Jakarta and other major cities in Indonesia has demonstrated an increasing awareness of the importance of quality education.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
SPORTS TROPHY FOR NESTLE MILO: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono
SPORTS TROPHY FOR NESTLE MILO: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono presents the "Sanggraha Krida" trophy to the President Director of PT Nestle Indonesia, Peter Voght (left) for the company's outstanding efforts in supporting the development of sports in Indonesia.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
More commitment needed to save orangutan
More commitment needed to save orangutanHerman Rijksen, Jakarta The Orangutan Action Plan Workshop, which was held in Brastagi, Tanah Karo in North Sumatra from Sept. 20 to Sept. 23 was a political move by an international non-government organization (NGO) to further confuse conservation efforts in...
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Ragunan to reopen for public next week
Ragunan to reopen for public next weekTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Ragunan Zoo officials say the complex will reopen to the public on Tuesday after the Ministry of Agriculture's Veterinary Agency declared the 140-hectare compound free from bird flu.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
In 'plus' schools, children encouraged to speak their mind
In 'plus' schools, children encouraged to speak their mind T. Sima Gunawan Contributor/Jakarta Picture this: A little girl introduces her father to the teacher when he visits the school to collect her report at the end of the term.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Canada warns of new RI attacks
Canada warns of new RI attacks INDONESIA: Canada said on Friday there could be further attacks in Indonesia following last weekend's suicide blasts in Bali and warned its nationals against nonessential travel to the country.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Plan to provide cheaper goods on hold
Plan to provide cheaper goods on hold JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration will not yet organize market operations in Jakarta to provide cheaper goods despite the fact that prices of basic commodities have steadily increased, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Aa Gym draws protest over fuel price ad
Aa Gym draws protest over fuel price ad JAKARTA: Muslim students protested on Friday against noted cleric Abdullah A. Gymnastyar's role in a government-sponsored TV advertisement backing the much-criticized fuel price increases.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Malaysian industrial output up 4.1%
Malaysian industrial output up 4.1% KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's industrial output rose 4.1 percent in August compared to the same period a year ago and increased 0.6 percent from July, official data showed on Friday.The Statistics Department said the year-on-year increase reflected 7.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Bagir denies bribery allegation
Bagir denies bribery allegationTb. Arie Rukmantara, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Supreme Court chief Bagir Manan on Friday denied allegations that he received payoff money that was given via the Court's officials."I would never take bribes.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Free tattoos, massages to fight Bali fear
Free tattoos, massages to fight Bali fearM. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse/BaliIndonesia's tourism ministry on Friday offered free tattoos and beachside massages to try to lure nervous holidaymakers out of their hotels following last weekend's suicide blasts.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
KL, S'pore to start bridge talks
KL, S'pore to start bridge talks MALAYSIA: Malaysia and Singapore will resume talks later this month to discuss bilateral issues including the construction of a new bridge across the narrow strait separating the neighbors, a news report said on Friday.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Indonesian forex reserves down
Indonesian forex reserves down JAKARTA: Indonesia's foreign exchange reserves slid to US$30.32 billion as of Sept. 30 from $30.41 billion as of Sept. 23, according to data published on Bank Indonesia's Website on Friday.The Website didn't provide additional details.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Police identify new suspects in haj fund scandal
Police identify new suspects in haj fund scandalRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta New high-ranking suspects would soon been announced in the Rp 700-billion haj fund scandal involving the Ministry of Religious Affairs, interdepartmental anticorruption commission head Hendarman Supandji...
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
1. Foreign 1 x 36
1. Foreign 1 x 36 Police on trail of crooks aiming at expats 2. Ragunan 2 x 18 Ragunan to reopen for public next week 3. Ancol 1 x 48 Ancol Dreamland Park offers fun for whole family JP/8/Ancol4. English 1 x 40 Nestle gives English training for school teachers 5. Speak 2 x 18;JP;ABDUL; ANPAj..r..
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
KPK bans improper 'Idul Fitri' gifts
KPK bans improper 'Idul Fitri' gifts JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) issued on Friday a circular warning state officials against accepting "inappropriate gifts" from others in relation to Idul Fitri.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
JP/6/Watch
JP/6/WatchHigh-end watches - a lucrative businessBy Susanna Tjokro s_tjokro@yahoo.com "It's a status symbol, just like a vehicle. However, while you can't bring your car into the meeting room, you certainly can wear your watch in a business meeting," says my former boss about her Rolex.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
1. Kalla -- 65 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x13)
1. Kalla -- 65 pts 3 cols 3lines (3x13)Kalla stands by economic team amid criticism 2. Security -- 42 pts 4 col 2lines (2x24)Police tighten security for expats, foreign interests 3. Cutline -- 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x28)Ubud Writers Festival opens, sends a message of peace 4.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
~Singapore School offers pathway to academic success
~Singapore School offers pathway to academic success As one of Asia's top education destinations, Singapore attracts thousands of overseas student, including those from Indonesia, to pursue quality education, not only at tertiary level, but also at primary, secondary and pre-university levels.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
1. JI (4x12)
1. JI (4x12) RI won't bow to foreign pressure on terrorism: VP 2. Graft (2x29) Ministry hit by graft scandals in bird flu vaccine supply 3. Newmont (1X55) Villager testifies against Newmont in pollution case 4. DAU (2x28) Police identify new suspects in haj pilgrimage fund scandal 5.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
JP/6/EDIT
JP/6/EDITStay in the barracks Days after terrorists attacked Bali for the second time in three years, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono attended a ceremony on Wednesday to mark the 60th anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Brass industry facing collapse after bombings
Brass industry facing collapse after bombingsIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post/Mojokerto Sumarni, 46, a brass handicrafts artisan in Bejijong village, Trowulan, Mojokerto, is at a loss to know what to do now that the distributor from Bali has temporarily halted buying the brass statues now lining...
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Veterans to make up 20 percent of team for Philippines trip
Veterans to make up 20 percent of team for Philippines tripMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Veterans will account for 20 percent of the approximately 500 athletes the National Sports Council (KONI) will send to the 23rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games in November.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Pertamina's Libya oil blocks could contain 1b barrels
Pertamina's Libya oil blocks could contain 1b barrelsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina may have more than 1 billion barrels of oil reserves in two Libyan blocks whose concession rights it recently acquired.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Moving to nip racism in the bud
Moving to nip racism in the budSeah Chiang Nee The Star Asia News Network/Selangor, Malaysia A Chinese woman was serving food to an Indonesian maid at a hospital canteen when, midway, she laid the plate aside to serve a well-dressed gentleman.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Tangerang teachers get free English training
Tangerang teachers get free English trainingMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Around ten minutes after English training for 52 elementary school teachers officially kicked off at the LIA Cikokol Language Institute in Tangerang, the instructor walked into the classroom carrying a plastic bag.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Antiterror chief supports TNI plan to curb terrorism
Antiterror chief supports TNI plan to curb terrorismTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A top antiterror official has voiced support for the Indonesian Military (TNI)'s controversial plan to reactivate its territorial function to help curb terrorism in the country, saying the policy would give...
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Stock index declines; Mandiri, Telkom down
Stock index declines; Mandiri, Telkom downNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index fell for a second day on Friday. PT Bank Mandiri paced declines after Fitch Ratings downgraded the lender, citing weakening profitability.The Jakarta Composite Index slid 1.72, or 0.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
TV Program: Monday, October 10, 2005
TV Program: Monday, October 10, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:00 Documentary1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English News Service3:30 Features Ramadhan3:47 Talk Show4:47...
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
PAL paints positive business outlook
PAL paints positive business outlookThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State shipyard PT PAL Indonesia is upbeat about bolstering its revenue this year despite the threat of an economic slowdown, resulting from rising fuel prices and interest rates.PAL president Adwin H.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
'Cash aid encourages people to be lazy'
'Cash aid encourages people to be lazy' Following the Oct. 1 fuel price increases, the government has provided financial assistance of Rp 100,000 a month to poor families to help them weather the pinch of the hike. The Jakarta Post asked residents about the government program.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
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~;JP;CD; ANPAd..r.. Education-national-plus Obtaining world-class education in national schoolsDebbie A. Lubis Contributor/Jakarta Along with the growing needs for quality education, national "plus" schools have become highly favored in Indonesia.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Ancol Dreamland Park offers fun for the whole family
Ancol Dreamland Park offers fun for the whole familyT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta It was just before noon. The sun was high in the sky, but the children and adults who were having fun in the water did not seem to mind the scorching sun.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Soldiers complain of declining role
Soldiers complain of declining roleApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Under scorching midday sun, Chief Sgt. Abdul Manaf steered left his motorcycle entering the compound of the East Medan district military command. Parked his motorcycle, he then took his rest in the guard post.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Mixed reception greets Thai PM on tour in Muslim south
Mixed reception greets Thai PM on tour in Muslim southTrirat Puttajanyawong, Reuters/Narathiwat, Thailand Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra went to the homes of alleged guerrilla leaders in the Muslim south on Friday, telling their families and friends that militants would be treated fairly if...
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
Residents set fire to brothel
Residents set fire to brothel JAMBI, Jambi: Over 100 angry residents of West Tanjungjabung regency set fire to a brothel on Friday morning.No fatalities were reported. The residents resorted to violence after the brothel owner refused to cease operations during Ramadhan.
Sat, 08 Oct 2005
WI enters SEA Games filled with confidence
WI enters SEA Games filled with confidenceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A good performance at the Beijing Open followed by a successful training camp in Guangzhou, China, has given Indonesia's wushu association, WI, the confidence that its athletes can win two gold medals at the...
Fri, 07 Oct 2005
Indonesian Stocks Fall for 1st Day in Six; Astra, Rakyat Drop
Indonesian Stocks Fall for 1st Day in Six; Astra, Rakyat Drop Naila Firdausi Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesian stocks fell for the first day in six. PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa and PT Astra International slid on concern costs will climb after state oil and gas company PT Pertamina said it plans to...
Fri, 07 Oct 2005
1. BIN (2x29)
1. BIN (2x29) Government urged to reform BIN in wake of new terror attacks 2. Basyir (2x18) Ba'asyir's lawyer slams Australia 3. Ausie (1x30) A$1m pledged to help blast victims 4. Probe (1x35) Police sample blood to identify bombers
Fri, 07 Oct 2005
Identifying last Saturday's suicide bombers in Bali is
Identifying last Saturday's suicide bombers in Bali is obviously essential. The more detail we have on them as individuals the better the composite portrait of potential terrorists. But intelligence cannot always save us from anonymous attackers whose names have never appeared on any intelligence...
Fri, 07 Oct 2005
Aussie rules tourney canceled in Bali
Aussie rules tourney canceled in Bali DENPASAR: The organizers of an Australian rules football tournament staged annually in Bali said on Thursday this year's event had been canceled in the wake of last weekend's bombings.