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'Body language' makes classes fun

'Body language' makes classes funAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWho would have thought that a seminar can be fun, as can a math class?Well, it all depends on the ability of the teacher to read the body language of students, said Singaporean educationalist Jeffrey Goh Kim Heng during a...

Govt moves to stop ostracism of relatives of bird flu victims

Govt moves to stop ostracism of relatives of bird flu victimsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA woman living in Petukangan, South Jakarta, has had restless nights since the media started continuously airing updates on the condition of a boy from her neighborhood who contracted bird flu.

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 29, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 29, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Arts Exhibition by Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika from Singapadu, Gianyar at Griya Santrian Hotel and Gallery in Sanur, until Nov.

ASEAN meetings are expensive: Lao PM

ASEAN meetings are expensive: Lao PMLAOS: Lao Prime Minister Bounnhang Vorachith Wednesday warned the 10-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) that it was holding too many meetings which were proving too expensive.

Security tightens as protests loom over fuel price hike

Security tightens as protests loom over fuel price hikeThe Jakarta Post JakartaCity police are tightening up security in the capital, especially at 14 places that are likely to be targets of protesters out to oppose a government plan to raise fuel prices on Oct. 1.

Execution of two brothers postponed

Execution of two brothers postponedAgence France-Presse, JakartaThe authorities on Tuesday postponed the scheduled execution of two brothers on death row for a premeditated triple murder, an official said.

1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 42

1. COMMENTARY: 1 X 42 I won't forget, the way you're kissing 2. SYDNEY: 2 X 24 Indonesia says Asian al Qaeda arm weakened 3. ASIANS: 2 X 24 Asia embraces five-day week, discovers weekend joys 4. TEST: 1 X 36 Singapore invents quick bird flu test

House OKs fuel price increases

House OKs fuel price increasesUrip Hudiono and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs people started panic buying and sporadic protests broke out in some areas of the country, lawmakers had yet to make up their minds on whether they would approve the government's second and final revision of the...

JP/18/BUTOH

JP/18/BUTOH'Butoh': Formless journeys through time Asip A. Hasani Contributor/YogyakartaButoh, Japanese contemporary dance, is a kind of iconic, multidimensional performance art. It is not merely the art of human bodily movement but is also rooted deep in spirituality.

Correction: In the story [i]Wealth Management is everything about

Correction: In the story Wealth Management is everything about customers published on Monday, we erroneously wrote that Bank Mandiri's wealth management services are delivered through 8,000 branches nationwide. The correct figure is 800 branches. -- Editor

Hotel discos will stay open during Ramadhan

Hotel discos will stay open during RamadhanDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city reminded the management of entertainment centers in the capital on Tuesday to close their business during the holy month as a sign of respect to Muslims.

Pilot 'not scheduled to fly to S'pore'

Pilot 'not scheduled to fly to S'pore'JAKARTA: Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto was not scheduled to be on the Sept. 6, 2004 flight bound for Amsterdam via Singapore, according to Eddy Santoso, Garuda's crew scheduling manager.

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Are we capable of coping with the deadly bird flu?Andrio Adiwibowo Jakarta2. Jardin -- The British press and the Indonesia crisis 2 x 30 Looking back at how the British press covered Indonesia in 1945-1946 David Jardine Carlisle, UK

Pertamina ups daily outputput to 190,000 kl

Pertamina ups daily outputput to 190,000 klThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs Oct. 1 -- the day fuel prices are going to be increase by at least 50 percent -- draws near, more people are panic buying, forcing state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina to increase its daily offtake to 190,000 kiloliters (kl).

Herbal medicine

Herbal medicine drinks and bird flu It is of concern that the time of year is fast approaching in Indonesia when colds and flu become commonplace. It is also of concern that there are currently reports of new cases of bird flu among adults and children.

Serpong residents take ill after dinner

Serpong residents take ill after dinner TANGERANG: Dozens of Rawa Mekar Jaya villagers in Serpong, Tangerang, have been admitted to Asobirin Hospital in the past two days with symptoms of food poisoning.

1. Polio ---- 1x28

1. Polio ---- 1x28 Polio exposes health care weaknesses 2. Gambling - 2x16 Gambling eradicated in capital? Don't bet on it 3. Kiemas --- 2x22 No hard feeling as Susilo meets Taufik in Palembang 4. Ramadhan - 3x12 Hotel discos will stay open during Ramadhan

Nightspots closed

Nightspots closed during Ramadhan SURABAYA: Nightspots in Surabaya will be closed during the fasting month of Ramadhan, with only hotels allowed to stage music performances in their restaurants, an official said on Tuesday.

AirAsia introduces two new routes

AirAsia introduces two new routes KUALA LUMPUR: Southeast Asia's leading low-cost carrier AirAsia said Tuesday it will introduce two new international routes, with flights from the Malaysian capital to Chiang Mai and Phnom Penh.

Shippers to discuss THC issue at WTO

Shippers to discuss THC issue at WTOThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Federation of ASEAN Shippers' Councils (FASC) plans to bring its demand to abolish terminal handling charges (THCs), and other surcharges imposed on shipping companies, to the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Bapepam investigates four investment firms

Bapepam investigates four investment firmsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing sudden and massive redemptions in mutual funds earlier in the month, the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) is putting four investment management firms under investigation for possible wrongdoing.

Groups differ on street vendors

Groups differ on street vendors JAKARTA: The conflict between the City Forum (Forkot) and the Betawi Youth Communications Forum (Forkabi) over the presence of street vendors along Jl. Salemba and Jl. Diponegoro worsened on Tuesday.

Bogor Gardens hand over rare plants

Bogor Gardens hand over rare plants BOGOR: Bogor Botanical Gardens have handed over the seedlings of five rare plants to the developer of the Puri Botanical Residence Mega residential development in Kebon Jeruk, Jakarta.

Money for low-cost apartments ample

Money for low-cost apartments ampleBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith an annual budget of more than Rp 14 trillion (US$1.37 billion) this year and nearly Rp 17 trillion for next year, the Jakarta administration should have no problems in developing low- cost apartments for residents...

TV Program: Thursday, September 29, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, September 29, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.

Indonesia says Asian al Qaeda arm weakened

Indonesia says Asian al Qaeda arm weakenedAgencies, Jakarta/SydneyA Southeast Asian militant group seen as al-Qaeda's regional arm has been weakened by a series of arrests but, with two of its masterminds on the run, the network still poses a threat, an Indonesian official said on Tuesday.

Cash aid fails to impress Makassar city residents

Cash aid fails to impress Makassar city residentsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarMansyur was expressionless when he was informed on Tuesday that his family was among the poor families who are entitled to a low- income assistance benefit in Makassar city.

U.S. grants $487,000 to RI gas company

U.S. grants $487,000 to RI gas company JAKARTA: The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has awarded a US$487,000 grant to state gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara to further develop the use of clean energy.

Migrant workers abuse on the rise

Migrant workers abuse on the riseFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamLured by promises of a high salary and better working conditions, Oneng left her hometown in the West Java town of Cianjur to work as a maid in Malaysia with high hopes.But these hopes were soon dashed.

1. Komisi (1x36)

1. Komisi (1x36) House factions battle for top posts2. PKB (3x16) Alwi Shihab faction told to cancel congress 3. Card (1x40) Cards for low-income families distributed

Alwi Shihab faction told to cancel congress

Alwi Shihab faction told to cancel congressEva C. Komandjaja and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SurabayaThe National Police have decided not to allow the chief welfare minister to organize a congress for his camp of the conflict- ridden National Awakening Party (PKB) in Surabaya, East...

Singapore Airlines awards scholarships

Singapore Airlines awards scholarships MANADO: Singapore Airlines has awarded scholarships to 70 students with potential in North Sulawesi starting this 2005/2006 school year until 2008.The recipients of the scholarships -- provided through the Singapore Airlines for Education (SIAP) program --...

Gambing eradicated in capital? Don't bet on it

Gambing eradicated in capital? Don't bet on itAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFrom the stream of people entering the house of a togel (illegal lottery) ticket seller in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, on Monday afternoon, it would seem the police drive to eradicate gambling has ended as something...

City gets more children vaccinated

City gets more children vaccinatedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/BogorJakarta health agency officials have announced that 88 percent of children under the age of five in the capital have been vaccinated against polio.

Struggling for a nation's soul

Struggling for a nation's soul The Jakarta Post on Aug. 29 carried an article titled The struggle for a nation's soul by Meidyatama Suryodiningrat. In it the writer talks about Adrian, who lives near a church.The echo of the choir praising the Holy Trinity makes him "cringe".

JP/7/NEW

JP/7/NEWAmy Chew, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Armed with sticks and stones, hundreds of Indonesian Muslim extremists descended on the Ahmadiyah, a small peaceful Muslim group in Bogor, West Java, in July.

Russia eases RI way to more guns

Russia eases RI way to more gunsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRussia has offered cash-strapped Indonesia more facilities to buy arms and opportunities to master defense technology against the backdrop of an arms embargo imposed by Indonesia's traditional weapons supplier, the United...

Petrosea gets $100m contract

Petrosea gets $100m contractPublicly listed firm PT Petrosea, a local unit of Australian listed engineering and construction company Clough Limited, has secured a US$100 million contract to mine coal in Kalimantan.

City prepares to increase public transportation fares

City prepares to increase public transportation faresDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the government plans to raise fuel prices early in October, the Jakarta administration has requested assistance from the City Transportation Council (DTK) to suggest some possible public transportation...

ASEAN vows swift action on choking haze

ASEAN vows swift action on choking hazeMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse/ManilaSoutheast Asian environment ministers on Tuesday promised swift action to help each other with the region's recurrent problem of choking haze from forest fires and with other threats to biodiversity.

PSSI won't take blame for violence

PSSI won't take blame for violenceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) disavowed responsibility on Tuesday for the vandalism committed by fans of hometown team Persija after Sunday's Indonesian League final.

Seminar on Principles, Processes and Tools of Strategic

Seminar on Principles, Processes and Tools of Strategic Management The Swiss German University (SGU) is organizing an intensive three-day seminar for managers wishing to increase competitive advantage by efficiently designing and implementing strategic plans.

Polio exposes health care weaknesses

Polio exposes health care weaknessesMichael Casey, Associated Press/JakartaA polio outbreak that spread rapidly through the country after a decade-long absence, crippling hundreds of children, has exposed weaknesses in the sprawling archipelago's long-neglected health care system, experts said on...

Soaring fuel prices affect 'kemplang' cracker producers

Soaring fuel prices affect 'kemplang' cracker producersOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungThe small bamboo house clinging to the side of Sulah hill in Bandarlampung is empty, save for the owner, Sainan, 36, who has been in a somber mood for the past few months.

LPS starts operation, replaces blanket guarantee

LPS starts operation, replaces blanket guaranteeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Deposit Insurance Agency (LPS) has started operations, replacing the government's blanket guarantee on bank liabilities and requiring the participation of all banks -- including international ones -- in its new guarantee...

I won't forget, the way you're kissing

I won't forget, the way you're kissingKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post Michael Learns To Rock's song That's Why (You Go Away) would have been the perfect soundtrack for a French kiss moment in Aceh recently.I won't forget/ the way you're kissing /the feelings so strong/were lasting for so long.

Jakarta shares up led by gains in palm oil stocks

Jakarta shares up led by gains in palm oil stocksDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended marginally higher on Tuesday, led by gains in crude palm oil stocks on expectations of solid 2005 earnings due to rising demand from China and India, dealers said.

PSSI won't take blame for violence

PSSI won't take blame for violenceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) disavowed responsibility on Tuesday for the vandalism committed by fans of hometown team Persija after Sunday's Indonesian League final.

Corruption in Batam

Corruption in BatamFrom Republika President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's moves to eradicate corruption should be given the thumbs up. The President is well- aware that corruption is a serious disease in our society, which does not discriminate between well-known and ordinary people.

Voting results

Voting results Faction For Abstain Against TotalGolkar Party 118 0 0 118 PDI-P 0 0 80 80 PPP 27 0 0 27 Democratic Party 51 0 0 51 PAN 27 1 1 29 PKB 0 20 1 21 PKS 27 1 0 28 BPD 13 0 1 14 PBR 6 1 0 7 PDS 4 8 0 12Total 273 31 83 387