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Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Nightspots closed during Ramadhan
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.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Oil, China to dominate ASEAN meeting
Oil, China to dominate ASEAN meetingLuke Hunt, Agence France-Presse/Hong KongHistorically high oil prices and China's booming exports will add a sense of urgency when Southeast Asian ministers meet in Laos this week to push for closer economic integration.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Taxi victim helps police halt highway robbery
Taxi victim helps police halt highway robberyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNorth Jakarta Police thanked robbery victim Halimah, 30, on Tuesday for providing information that could lead to some reduction in the number of taxi robberies, which have become commonplace in the past few months.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Rights group says ISA a 'recipe for abuse'
Rights group says ISA a 'recipe for abuse'Agence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurDetainees in Malaysia have been beaten and humiliated under a notorious security law which is a "recipe for abuse", Human Rights Watch said in a new report on Wednesday.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Cards for poor families distributed
Cards for poor families distributedThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Makassar/MedanState postal company PT Pos Indonesia, which has been given the task of printing special cards for those entitled to government assistance funds, has printed and distributed 3.6 million cards in 15 towns across the country.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Islamic mobile phone going on sale in Europe reminds Muslims of prayer time, contains Quran
Islamic mobile phone going on sale in Europe reminds Muslims of prayer time, contains QuranAnthony Deutchs Associated Press/The Hague, NetherlandsFor Muslims, it's a high-tech call to prayer. The Ilkone i800 cellular telephone generates five automated reminders a day at prayer time, points Muslims...
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Final polio vaccination drops
Final polio vaccination dropsPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (left) drips polio vaccine into the mouth to a child in Palembang, South Sumatra as his wife Ani Yudhoyono (center) and other visitors look on.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Sites chosen for
Sites chosen for another disarmament BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The government, separatist rebels and foreign monitors have agreed on the sites for a second phase of rebel disarmament in Aceh province, a member of the foreign monitoring team said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Looking back at how the British press covered Indonesia in 1945-1946
Looking back at how the British press covered Indonesia in 1945-1946David Jardine, Carlisle, UK In late September 1945 a British force arrived in Batavai; mission, to find and secure Allied POW and internees held by the Japanese in Java and Sumatra and to demobilize the Imperial Japanese forces.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Eradicating evil in the courts
Eradicating evil in the courts I agree completely with the abolishment of the legal mafia as advocated by Satjipto Rahardjo in Kompas last month.As a distinguished professor of law, he should know what he's talking about.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Intelligence role crucial
Intelligence role crucialFrom KompasIntelligence is a determining factor in anticipating security problems. It serves as a preventive measure against disturbances, unlike the fire brigade which acts whenever there is a fire taking place.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Sites chosen for another disarmament
Sites chosen for another disarmament BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The government, separatist rebels and foreign monitors have agreed on the sites for a second phase of rebel disarmament in Aceh province, a member of the foreign monitoring team said on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Equity to reduce poverty
Equity to reduce poverty The central message of the World Development Report (WDR) 2006 of the World Bank, titled Equity and Development, is extremely relevant to Indonesia, where almost 50 percent of the population of 220 million live on less than US$2 a day and 62 million people are so deeply...
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Traditional shipbuilder As'ad Abdullah: Relying on 'God-given' skill
Traditional shipbuilder As'ad Abdullah: Relying on 'God-given' skillSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA father of six, 70-year-old As'ad Abdullah from Pegerungan Kecil, Madura is known as a traditional shipbuilder.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
No hard feelings as Susilo meets Taufik in Palembang
No hard feelings as Susilo meets Taufik in PalembangThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter more than a year, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono found on Tuesday the right moment to thank Taufik Kiemas, the husband of former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, who played a major role in Susilo's rise to power, however,...
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
UGM ranked first in ASEAN for QA system
UGM ranked first in ASEAN for QA system YOGYAKARTA: The Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has been ranked first in quality assurance (QA) system among 17 universities grouped in the ASEAN-European University Network Program (AUNP).
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
1. It takes beauty queen to get more Jakarta kids vaccinated
1. It takes beauty queen to get more Jakarta kids vaccinated Page 5 2. Federer back in Bangkok; Hewit tries Thai touchPage 10 3. Traditional shipbuilder relies on God-given skillPage 20
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
JP/18/REIKI
JP/18/REIKI Karen Stingemore The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Reiki is an ancient technique that channels universal energy for the purpose of healing and is becoming increasingly popular around the world as more people make the shift from traditional medicine to alternative therapies.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Give farmers the attention they deserve
Give farmers the attention they deserveBenget Simbolon Tnb., Jakarta Imagine what would happen to the country if all of the farmers went on strike.Given that farmers make up about 70 percent of the population and that the country is extremely dependent on agriculture, a strike would certainly cause...
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Are we capable of coping with the deadly bird flu?
Are we capable of coping with the deadly bird flu?Andrio Adiwibowo, Jakarta In the aftermath of the polio outbreak, we are faced with grave doubts about our capacity to cope with the current outbreak of avian influenza. The disease has claimed more lives in a shorter period.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
'Give us sufficient information about bird flu'
'Give us sufficient information about bird flu'Avian influenza has caused fear across the country, with very few people having any real understanding of how to protect against exposure to the virus. The Jakarta Post asked residents whether the government had done enough to contain bird flu.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
House factions battle for top posts
House factions battle for top postsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFactions in the House of Representatives are drawing up strategies to snatch top positions in strategic commissions or auxiliary bodies, following the introduction of new guidelines on House leadership positions.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
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.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Cigarette industry braces for hike
Cigarette industry braces for hike SEMARANG, Central Java: The fuel price increase planned for Oct. 1 can be expected to drive up cigarette production costs, leading to a business slowdown, a member of the cigarette industry said on Monday.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Displaced people in Ambon city to be recounted
Displaced people in Ambon city to be recountedM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAuthorities will recount the number of displaced people in conflict-torn Ambon to help smooth the distribution of delayed financial assistance for the displaced.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
New suspected bird flu cases emerge in regions
New suspected bird flu cases emerge in regionsThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang/Bandar LampungFour people in Bandung, Semarang and Bandar Lampung have been hospitalized with suspected avian influenza after showing symptoms of the disease.Chicken vendor Suprat, 58, was admitted to Dr.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Govt plays down fuel protests
Govt plays down fuel protestsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government played down on Tuesday demonstrations against looming fuel price increases, despite the fact that the protests were growing in frequency and gathering pace of late.
Wed, 28 Sep 2005
JP/leisure/disaster
JP/leisure/disasterDisaster education: Let's learn from the kids Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Better not waste time on educating adults about things like sustainable development and being prepared for disasters. "It doesn't work," said Peter Butcher of the Open Polytechnic of New Zealand.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Poor residents differ over fuel cash aid
Poor residents differ over fuel cash aidDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHolding her family card in both hands, Niah, 57, a resident of Petojo Selatan subdistrict, Gambir in Central Jakarta, was figuring out how to spend the Rp 300,000 (US$29) she was about to receive as "compensation" for...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Susilo asks donors to fulfill pledges
Susilo asks donors to fulfill pledgesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith reconstruction projects in tsunami-stricken Aceh proceeding to slowly for the likes of many, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on donor countries to immediately disburse pledged funds.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Kalla takes off for South Africa
Kalla takes off for South AfricaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaVice President Jusuf Kalla departed Jakarta for South Africa on Monday, leaving behind mounting public protest against the government's plan to raise fuel prices.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Alwi's camp gears up for PKB congress
Alwi's camp gears up for PKB congress SURABAYA: The splinter group of the National Awakening Party (PKB) led by chief welfare minister Alwi Shihab is preparing to stage a national congress in Surabaya on Oct. 1 and Oct. 2.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
2. campaign: 1 x 32
2. campaign: 1 x 32 Agency slow to spread bird flu info 3. plan: 2 x 27 City seeks public input on spatial master plan 4. Speak: 1 x 27 'Flu came as a shock'
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Bird flu takes roost
Bird flu takes roost The Indonesian Ministry of Health has not done very well in preventing avian virus flu from spreading and killing Indonesians. It is obvious that much tougher measures should be taken by the Ministry of Health in Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
KPU boss blames secretary in key corruption case
KPU boss blames secretary in key corruption caseRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaChairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin claims he new nothing about the bribe money given by the commission to certain government officials, legislators and state auditors.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
ASEAN gearing up for future challenges
ASEAN gearing up for future challengesKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network/Bangkok ASEAN is moving forward to strengthen its identity, despite uncertainties and divergences among member countries.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
ASEAN welcomes proposal for regional extradition treaty: KL
ASEAN welcomes proposal for regional extradition treaty: KLAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurSoutheast Asian nations have welcomed a Malaysian proposal for a regional extradition treaty that will help address terrorism and transnational crime, a minister said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
PLN cuts charges over power outage
PLN cuts charges over power outage DEPOK: State electricity company PLN Depok branch manager Hari Suhana said on Monday that his company would give a 10 percent reduction to Depok customers' bills for the power cut on Aug. 18.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Judicial Commission to probe 130 judges soon
Judicial Commission to probe 130 judges soonThe Jakarta Post, SurabayaThe Judicial Commission plans to probe some 130 judges over alleged irregularities in the near future as part of its main task of supervising judges and helping put an end to corruption in the judiciary.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
World Bank shifts focus from growth to economic equity
World Bank shifts focus from growth to economic equityEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBreaking with long-held tradition, the World Bank has shifted its focus, encouraging countries to make economic equity a primary objective of their economic development, along with growth.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Susilo all mixed up when it comes to public relations
Susilo all mixed up when it comes to public relationsOng Hock Chuan, Jakarta The nation is facing a possible bird flu epidemic. The government decides to act and just before the Cabinet meets last Tuesday, the President discusses a campaign on the safe consumption of chicken meat.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Officials do little to woo parents for polio vaccination
Officials do little to woo parents for polio vaccinationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOne day before the last scheduled round of the national polio vaccination, there was little sign in the capital that officials were putting forth any effort to ensure that all children under five would come for another...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
Govt to recruit 300,000 teachers
Govt to recruit 300,000 teachers JAKARTA: The government can only afford to recruit 300,000 of 700,000 contractual teachers as civil servants due to its limited budget for national education, State Minister of Administrative Reforms Taufik Effendi said on Monday.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
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AMM's role could be a contentious issue Aleksius Jemadu Bandung2. Dyer -- The North Korean "Threat" 2 x 21 N. Korea shelves nuclear program for economic aid Gwynne Dyer London 3. Asean -- ASEAN gearing up for future challenges 2 x 21 ASEAN gearing up for future challenges Kavi Chongkittavorn The...
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
[b]All sides should be happy with the fact that today the
All sides should be happy with the fact that today the Acehnese people can enjoy peace.
Tue, 27 Sep 2005
S'pore to revamp health policy
S'pore to revamp health policySINGAPORE: Foreign workers will no longer be treated at polyclinics and government subsidies for their hospital care may also be withdrawn under plans published on Monday to ease overcrowding.