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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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).

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

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.

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...

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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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...

[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.

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.