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IMF hails 'courageous' move to cut fuel subsidies

IMF hails 'courageous' move to cut fuel subsidiesAgence France-Presse, SingaporeThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday welcomed Indonesia's "wise and courageous" decision to cut fuel subsidies and urged other countries to do the same.

Visit to Besakih Temple

Visit to Besakih Temple On Sept. 3, I tried to visit Besakih Temple in Bali. Having paid Rp 15,000 to enter with a car, I was stopped at the gate and told that a local guide is mandatory. I don't believe it is, but I was willing to pay.

Jakarta thugs return with avengeance on city streets

Jakarta thugs return with avengeance on city streetsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter disappearing for a while, Jakarta thugs are back on the city's streets, extorting money from motorists right under the noses of city public order officials.

Bombs won't hinder democracy or tolerance, Indonesia tells UN

Bombs won't hinder democracy or tolerance, Indonesia tells UNIndonesia will not be deterred by deadly bombings in Bali from its quest for an open and democratic society, its UN ambassador said on Tuesday (Wednesday in Jakarta), vowing to identify the attackers and bring them to justice.

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High time to develop more renewable energy Michael Richardson Singapore 2. Wandi -- More roles for women in Aceh, Please! 2 x 30 Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of Aceh Aguswandi Banda Aceh

JP/18/KINART

JP/18/KINART checked --JSRIn memoriam A versatile, talented and highly popular 'dalang'V. Sudarna Contributor/Surakarta Oct. 7, 2005, marks the 20th anniversary of the death of the highly regarded Javanese dalang (wayang puppeteer) Ki Nartosabdo.

Balinese celebrate peaceful Galungan

Balinese celebrate peaceful GalunganI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe Hindu Balinese turned the resort island into a gigantic shrine of devotion on Wednesday, with colorful offerings and solemn rituals performed simultaneously at thousands of temples in a festival to mark the victory...

Susilo opens export commodity expo

Susilo opens export commodity expoAmid setbacks in the domestic economy, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Wednesday opened the 20th Export Commodity Expo at the Jakarta International Expo Grounds in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.

The sacrifices made by the public must be rewarded

The sacrifices made by the public must be rewardedBenget Simbolon Tnb., Jakarta It was very distressing to see the reactions of people across the country over the last few weeks to the government's decision to raise fuel prices.

Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of Aceh

Women should be given significant roles in reconstruction of AcehAguswandi, Banda Aceh No matter which political camp or organization you belong to in Aceh, there is one similarity throughout: Women are not significantly involved anywhere.

TNI ordered to help in terror fight

TNI ordered to help in terror fightTiarma Siboro and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called upon the Indonesian Military (TNI) to be active in the fight against terrorism after the latest attack on Bali, which the TNI chief interpreted as meaning...

Bombing sites become 'must-see' attractions

Bombing sites become 'must-see' attractionsLoic Vennin, Agence France-Presse, Kuta, BaliJust days after the deadly Bali bombings, the sites of Saturday's attacks have become the latest "must-see" attraction for foreign tourists on the resort island.

Award Recipients

Award Recipients ACA Asuransi Acuvue Contact Lens Aquaproof Ayam Merak Bank Ekonomi Bank Muamalat Baskin Robbins Berri Bimoli Ciputra Daia Indofood Indomie Indomilk Infomedia, JNE Nokia Optik Tunggal Sucofindo TRAC SoKlin Wings Yellow Pages.

City police work on terror threats

City police work on terror threats Theresia Sufa and Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Bogor/Jakarta The police worked fast. After receiving a report from a resident in Cicurug district, Bogor, intelligence officers arrested on Tuesday evening a newcomer to the area.

Aceh residents flee to higher ground

Aceh residents flee to higher ground BANDA ACEH: An earthquake shook Banda Aceh at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, forcing local residents to flee to high grounds in fear of another tsunami disaster.The quake, measuring 5.

Why are private

Why are 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.

Excelcomindo expects loss to widen

Excelcomindo expects loss to widenNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Excelcomindo Pratama, Indonesia's third-biggest cellular company, expects its net loss to widen this year as a weakening rupiah makes its dollar-denominated debt more expensive to repay.

1. TNI -- 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x13)

1. TNI -- 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x13)TNI ordered to help in fight against terrorism 2. Security -- 26 pts 1 col 3lines (3x12)Police work on terror threats 3. Galungan -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x18)Balinese mark triumph of good over evil4.

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The sacrifices made by the public must be rewarded Benget Simbolon Tnb. Jakarta 2. Bali -- The price of democracy 1 x 35 The price of becoming a democracy John Aglionby Guardian News Service Bali3. Pro4 -- Defeating insurgency 1 x 35 Insurgencies can be defeated after all Charles Tannock and...

Jakarta stock index up, Indosat gains

Jakarta stock index up, Indosat gainsNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index rose for a fifth day. PT Indosat led the advance after the rupiah had its biggest advance in more than a month, boosting expectations foreign debt and import costs will fall.

Friends indeed

Friends indeed It is heartwarming, comforting and a relief to see the outpouring of international support that has been directed Indonesia's way in the wake of last weekend's Bali bombings. Once again, the international community has come to Indonesia's side to show compassion to a country faced...

Indonesia finds H5N1 in healthy chickens

Indonesia finds H5N1 in healthy chickensReuters, Hong Kong/CanberraIndonesian health authorities have found chickens which tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus but which appear to be healthy, a sign that the bug may become harder to detect, officials in Hong Kong and Jakarta said.

Government increase bond sale by 20%

Government increase bond sale by 20%Netty Ismail and Shanthy Nambiar, Bloomberg/SingaporeIndonesia raised the size of its biggest overseas bond sale to US$1.5 billion because of excess demand, after a cut in fuel subsidies restored investor confidence in the nation's finances.

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3 x 18 Police expand bomb probe outside Bali, no suspects named JP/4/4KPU2 x 29 Another poll commission member admits to accepting kickbacks JP/5/PUASA2 x 27 Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring prices JP/4/PRESS2 x 33 Supreme Court chief tells courts not to put journalists behind bars

Another 23 local brands receive Superbrand status

Another 23 local brands receive Superbrand status Twenty-three local brands offering a wide range of products and services have received prestigious Superbrand awards from the London-based independent brand arbiter Superbrand International.

Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring prices

Muslims begin Ramadhan quietly amid soaring pricesThe Jakarta Post, Medan, JakartaComing hard on the heels of steep fuel price rises and a second bomb attack in Bali, the fasting month of Ramadhan kicked off quietly in Indonesia on Wednesday, with most Muslims preferring to stay home.

Mandala crash families may sue Boeing

Mandala crash families may sue BoeingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanFamilies of more than 100 people killed in the Mandala Airlines crash last month plan to sue US aircraft maker Boeing Co. and have appointed Chicago-based Nolan Law Group to represent them, the firm's lawyer said on...

SingTel may sell assets in Indonesia

SingTel may sell assets in IndonesiaBryan Lee, Asia News Network, The Straits Times/SingaporeSingTel is in talks to sell its stake in a fixed phone line network in eastern Indonesia to Telkom, the country's biggest telecoms company, for an undisclosed sum.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.5, 2005

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.5, 2005 _______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...

Indonesian jailed

Indonesian jailed for SMS bomb hoaxAn Indonesian salesman who sent two hoax SMS bomb threats while in Malaysia's northern Penang state was sentenced Wednesday to 25 months in jail, a report said. The 23-year-old from the Indonesian town of Medan, named Kurniawan, received two jail sentences of 12...

Galungan, Kuningan provide time for reflection and contemplation

Galungan, Kuningan provide time for reflection and contemplationThe Jakarta Post, DenpasarAs a nation, Indonesia is close to hitting rock bottom. After a short period of political peace under its new president, the Indonesian people must again endure the seemingly endless pain -- unimaginable...

Jakarta Sixes tourney on the weekend

Jakarta Sixes tourney on the weekend JAKARTA: Cricketers from Southeast Asia are set to compete in the Jakarta International Sixes Tournament on Oct. 8-Oct. 9 at Cibubur oval, East Jakarta.The annual event, hosted by the Jakarta Cricket Association and one of the highlights of the region's...

RP inflation eases to 7%

RP inflation eases to 7% MANILA: Philippine inflation rose at a slower seven percent clip in September and a 13-month low after an increase of 7.2 percent in August, the National Statistics Office said Wednesday.The September rate was the lowest since the 6.

Deadly Bali attacks revive concerns over southern Philippine

Deadly Bali attacks revive concerns over southern Philippine terror sanctuariesJim Gomez Associated Press/ManilaAs Southeast Asia ponders its security after the second deadly terrorist blow to Indonesia's Bali resort island, nagging concerns are surfacing again over whether the southern Philippines...

Pickpocket queen locked up

Pickpocket queen locked up NGANJUK, East Java: After eluding the police for 12 years, a 40-year-old female pickpocket known as the Pickpocket Queen was finally arrested in her home in Kedungombo village, Warujayeng district in the East Java town of Nganjuk.

SIA chairman to step down

SIA chairman to step down SINGAPORE: Koh Boon Hwee will be stepping down as chairman and director of Singapore Airlines (SIA) at the end of the year to take over as chairman of DBS Group Holdings, Southeast Asia's largest bank, the companies announced on Wednesday.

Davenport 'devastated' by Bali blasts

Davenport 'devastated' by Bali blasts FILDERSTADT, Germany: Lindsay Davenport, who won the Wismilak International in Bali only two weeks ago, said on Wednesday she felt "devastated" by last Saturday's bombings in Kuta and Jimbaran.

Elnusa to build $2.5b-$3b refinery

Elnusa to build $2.5b-$3b refineryThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA subsidiary of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, PT Elnusa Harapan, is studying the possibility of building a refinery with a capacity of 300,000 barrels per day.

Australia may sell more beef in RI amid outbreak

Australia may sell more beef in RI amid outbreakMadelene Pearson, Bloomberg/MelbourneCattle ranchers in Australia, the world's second-biggest beef exporters, are expecting increased beef demand in Indonesia, where an outbreak of bird flu is prompting some consumers to spurn poultry.

Car market hits slippery patch as buyers apply brakes

Car market hits slippery patch as buyers apply brakesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The increase in interest rates and growing uncertainty over the stability of the rupiah will likely slow down the boom in the country's automotive market.

Hindus, Muslims unite to fight terror

Hindus, Muslims unite to fight terrorI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarPeople of different religions joined forces in Bali on Tuesday to denounce the latest bombings, while Balinese Hindus readied to celebrate the victory of good over evil on Wednesday.

1. BRR (3x16)

1. BRR (3x16) Agency renews vow to speed up Aceh recovery 2. Refugee (2x30) Tsunami survivors prepare to mark a modest Ramadhan 3. Survey (1x35) People defend military in the regions

'Stop levies on migrant workers'

'Stop levies on migrant workers' JAKARTA: A labor recruitment association urged the government on Tuesday to stop the collection of levies on prospective migrant workers who it said were already economically burdened by the recent fuel price hikes.

Council OKs 58% bus fare increase

Council OKs 58% bus fare increaseDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough some bus crews have unilaterally doubled the fares hot on the heels of the Oct. 1 fuel price hike of 126.6 percent, the Jakarta City Council finally approved on Tuesday an increase of between 25 percent and 58...

Pertamina to raise fuel prices for industry by 16%

Pertamina to raise fuel prices for industry by 16%Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas firm Pertamina will raise market fuel prices for industry for the October delivery by up to 16 percent as prices of refined products soar on concerns of supply shortages in the U.S.

Targeting Asia, GE buys first bank in RP

Targeting Asia, GE buys first bank in RPJohn Christoffersen, Associated Press, New Haven General Electric Co. agreed on Monday to acquire its first bank in the Philippines as part of a broader strategy of stepping up its deals in Asia's fast-growing emerging markets.

SEA Games officials OK security in Philippines

SEA Games officials OK security in PhilippinesAgencies, Manila Top officials of the 23rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games brushed aside security concerns for the region's largest biennial meet, to be hosted by Manila and five other Philippine cities later this year."We are not worried about our security.

Minority believe military should keep powers

Minority believe military should keep powersHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChallenges still loom for a democratic state in Indonesia where civilians reign supreme, with a significant minority of people still believing military posts are vital for public order and security.

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...

Bali bombing

Bali bombing Bali's latest incident illustrates how much harder it is to prevent attacks than it is to carry them out. Terrorists have their own ways of delivering their macabre messages.In the most recent case, Saturday's repeat bombings on the tourist island of Bali, a clear signal was sent to...