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Thailand takes 2-0 lead over Indonesia

Thailand takes 2-0 lead over Indonesia Associated Press, Bangkok, Thailand Hosts Thailand established a solid 2-0 lead over Indonesia Friday on the first day of the Asia-Oceania Group One Davis Cup third round playoffs at Bangkok University's Rangsit Campus. World No.

Oil tanker train catches fire

Oil tanker train catches fireA train carrying premium gasoline and kerosene caught fire in Cepu district, Blora regency, Central Java, on Friday evening after hitting an Isuzu Panther minivan at a railway crossing.There were no immediate reports of casualties or people injured.

Court told to boost security

Court told to boost security JAKARTA: Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan urged courts on Friday across the country to improve security and uphold existing rulings to ensure the safety of judges and the public during court hearings.

Malaysia Airlines offer discounted fares at fair

Malaysia Airlines offer discounted fares at fairThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA three-day Malaysia Airlines Travel Fair, which kicked off on Friday, was a great help for 26-year-old Alia who planned to meet her husband, who is studying in London, due to the airlines cheap fares.

Singapore general gets award

Singapore general gets award JAKARTA: Singaporean Armed Forces chief Lt. Gen. Ng Yat Chung was granted the Yudha Dharma Utama medal from the Indonesian government for his efforts to boost ties between the two neighboring countries and their armed forces.

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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.

East Timor Sets Up Fund for Nation's Oil, Natural Gas Royalties

East Timor Sets Up Fund for Nation's Oil, Natural Gas Royalties Angela Macdonald-Smith Bloomberg/SydneyEast Timor set up a petroleum fund for the management of the three-year-old nation's revenue from crude oil and natural gas production, in the expectation this will provide the country with a...

Insuring small depositors

Insuring small depositors JP/6/ED26 Insuring small depositors People with large financial assets should be more careful in choosing the banks they deal with because the government blanket guarantee is gradually being phased out to cover only deposits to a maximum of Rp 100 million (US$10,000) by...

Let's laugh: Tragedy and humor in pictures

Let's laugh: Tragedy and humor in picturesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaA middle-aged man with a cigarette in his right hand grimaces as he performs his ablutions over the Code River in Yogyakarta.

Tax amnesty: A new start, not the end game

Tax amnesty: A new start, not the end gameJohn A. Prasetio Jakarta Tax amnesties always invite debates and controversy. Advocates of amnesties argue that a they will increase voluntary compliance. Individuals with past evasion are no longer locked into continued tax evasion.

Former Pertamina officer in custody

Former Pertamina officer in custodyBATAM, Riau Islands: A former senior marketing officer with state oil and gas company PT Pertamina's Batam branch has been detained by the Batam Prosecutor's Office since Thursday for his role in alleged fuel smuggling.

Pekalongan-Batik-Festival

Pekalongan-Batik-FestivalJP/17/BATIKPekalongan promotes batik through festival Suherdjoko The Jakarta Post/PekalonganAs many as 1,000 women, all batik artisans, were sitting on small seats, forming a human line along Jl.

Lawmaker denies 'selling relief funds'

Lawmaker denies 'selling relief funds'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA legislator, alleged to be involved in the scandalous "sale" of state budgets, said here on Thursday he had received budget proposals from regents and mayors from more 40 regions because of his success rate in getting...

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 24, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 24, 2005Exhibitions* Balinese Wooden Sculpture Kayuning Kayu Essence of Wood, Hadiprana Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya 30, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194715), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 25 * Peter van Dongen Cartoon Exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

RI remains second largest market in East Asia for IFC

RI remains second largest market in East Asia for IFCThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has remained the second largest market in East Asia and the Pacific, after China, for three consecutive years for the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a private lending arm of the World Bank.

Ahmadiyah followers under more pressure to alter beliefs

Ahmadiyah followers under more pressure to alter beliefsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungWhile trauma caused by a recent attack on Ahmadiyah property in Cianjur regency, West Java, has not yet healed, Ahmadiyah members faced pressure from another organization on Thursday.

C. Java sets up secretaries body

C. Java sets up secretaries bodySEMARANG: A meeting of 107 village secretaries from across Central Java province established the Association of Central Java Village Secretaries during the weekend.New association chairman Soemardi said that one of the objectives of the association was to help smooth...

Indonesia Open

Indonesia OpenResults from the second day of the US$250,000 tournament on Thursday (x denotes seed): Men's singles 2nd round Kenneth Jonassen (Den x1) bt Kang Woo Kyum (Kor) 15-5, 15-1 Shoji Sato (Jpn x10) bt Yohan Hadikusumo Wiratama (Hkg) 15-12, 15-10 Yeoh Kay Bin (Mas) bt Kuan Beng Hong (Mas x5)...

China angered after RI Navy fires on vessel

China angered after RI Navy fires on vesselAgence France-Presse, BeijingChina said on Thursday it was "astonished and strongly dissatisfied" after an Indonesian warship opened fire on a Chinese fishing boat, killing a crewman and wounding two others.

RP to end search for Abu Sayyaf chief

RP to end search for Abu Sayyaf chiefPHILIPPINES: The Philippine military will soon end its three- month-long hunt for the country's most wanted Moro militant in part of the southern island of Mindanao, a senior defense official said on Thursday.

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 a serious disease in our society, which does not discriminate between well-known and ordinary people.

Man gets 10 years for embassy bombing

Man gets 10 years for embassy bombingAgencies, JakartaThe last of six Muslim militants accused in the 2004 suicide bombing at the Australian Embassy was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison for helping the alleged masterminds carry out the attack.

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1 x 38 Lawmaker denies 'selling budgets' JP/4/cutline1 x 31 Ex-political bigwigs meet again JP/4/Graft1 x 35 Switzerland, HK to help recoup assets JP/Israel2 x 26 Indonesia exercises caution amid talk of links with Israel JP/4/4Labor1 x 42 Nations pledge common effort to protect workers Online...

Don't panic over flu: WHO

Don't panic over flu: WHOThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWorld Health Organization (WHO) experts said on Thursday that the increasing number of people showing bird-flu-like symptoms in the country did not mean that the outbreak was becoming worse.

Pertamina drills new oil well

Pertamina drills new oil wellState oil and gas firm PT Pertamina, through its eastern Java unit, has been drilling a new oil well in Trembul, Ngawen, Blora, Central Java, since Sept. 15.As of Wednesday evening, a depth of 303 meters had been drilled.

Dutch envoy to visit Aceh

Dutch envoy to visit AcehThe new Dutch ambassador to Indonesia Nikolaos van Dam will visit Aceh next week to see the progress in the implementation of the peace agreement between the Indonesian government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels as well as the ongoing reconstruction work, the Royal...

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, September 23, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, September 23, 2005Exhibitions* Balinese Wooden Sculpture Kayuning Kayu Essence of Wood, Hadiprana Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya 30, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194715), 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 25 * Peter van Dongen Cartoon Exhibition at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

JP/18/NAMARI

JP/18/NAMARIpakai logo Schouwburg Namarina ballet captivates GKJ audienceKaren Stingemore The Jakarta Post/JakartaSwans glided by, storms raged and leprechauns brought magic to the stage of Gedung Kesenian Jakarta (GKJ) as part of the Schouwburg IV-2005 festival, where the Namarina dance school...

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.

Switzerland, HK to help recoup assets

Switzerland, HK to help recoup assetsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe authorities in Hong Kong and Switzerland have agreed to help the government of Indonesia recoup funds and other liquid assets stashed by the country's graft suspects in overseas banks.

From ex-con to solo search-and-rescue volunteer

From ex-con to solo search-and-rescue volunteerAri Kristyono, Contributor, Sragen, Central JavaFormer pirate and Jakarta gangster Pariyo Sarwo Prasojo has found his own special way to make up for his sins.

JP/20/BRIEFS

JP/20/BRIEFSchecked -- JSR Seminar on RI-India cultural relationsThe Indian Cultural Center (ICC) in Denpasar, in collaboration with the literature school of Udayana University are jointly organizing a one-day international seminar titled "Strengthening the cultural relationship between India and...

Ex-political bigwigs meet again

Ex-political bigwigs meet againSeveral bygone politicians meet for a fourth time in recent months to discuss the current government's fuel policy; this time at the residence of former House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung on Jl. Purnwawarman, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta.

Pekalongan promotes batik through festival

Pekalongan promotes batik through festivalSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, PekalonganAs many as 1,000 women, all batik artisans, were sitting on small seats, forming a human line along Jl. Diponegoro, the street that surrounds the ex-residency office in Pekalongan municipality, last Friday.

Rain dolls on show at apartment

Rain dolls on show at apartmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those with a healthy dose of superstition may want to learn how to make the Japanese rain dolls now on show in the lobby of the nearly completed Casablanca Mansion apartments in South Jakarta.

RI hosts solo expo in Sharjah to boost trade with Mideast

RI hosts solo expo in Sharjah to boost trade with MideastVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor years, the cordial relations between Indonesia and the Middle East have been mainly based on two things: religion and trade.

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S. Asia's reformist role in the Middle East Michael Vatikiotis Jakarta 2. Fuel -- The curse of oil on Indonesia 2 x 30 Fuel subsidies in Indonesia serve only short-term political interests Harya Setyaka Jakarta

Foreigners eligible for Land Title for up to 90 years

Foreigners eligible for Land Title for up to 90 years Real estate demand and prices in Bali are about to increase dramatically thanks to changes in the law governing land sales, according to a real estate columnist for a Bali newspaper.

China anger after Indonesian navy fires on vessel

China anger after Indonesian navy fires on vessel Agencies Beijing China urged on Indonesia to rein in its navy on Thursday after an attack on a Chinese-flagged trawler this week killed one crew member and wounded two.

Telkom to focus first on domestic market

Telkom to focus first on domestic marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite hopes of tapping into the global market, the country's largest telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) will, at least for now, focus on solidifying its domestic market stronghold, an executive says.

Veteran referee in charge, fans come in from the rain

Veteran referee in charge, fans come in from the rain KEEPING THE PEACE: There have been no ruffled egos and tantrums during the first two days of the Djarum Indonesia Open.Deputy referee of the organizing committee, Julius Tetelepta, a familiar face on the international badminton circuit, makes...

JP/18/PHOTO

JP/18/PHOTOLet's laugh: tragedy and humor in picturesSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaA middle-aged man with a cigarette in his right hand grimaces as he performs his ablutions over the Code River in Yogyakarta.

City may help govt build more prison

City may help govt build more prisonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso and justice minister Hamid Awaluddin met here on Thursday to discuss the possibility of building a new prison in the capital.

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.

Tepid Taufik lets Simon have his say in Senayan

Tepid Taufik lets Simon have his say in SenayanMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta World and Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat gave a half-hearted effort in a 15-12, 15-5 upset by compatriot Simon Santoso in the third round of the Djarum Indonesia Open on Thursday.

Residential Property --- Friday, Sept. 23, 2005

Residential Property --- Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 To be combined with the story on residential estate: Raffles Hills housing estate uses western names for particular types of houses such as Ashley for type 481/412 square meters, Catherine for type 486/400 square meters, Philip for type 300/322 square...

Ryoh Matsumoto, 'wayang' lover from Japan

Ryoh Matsumoto, 'wayang' lover from JapanSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Philosophy, as expressed in Javanese wayang kulit (leather puppet), reflects realities in human life.Not surprisingly, many literary people and cultural experts from various countries love this typical traditional...

Revocation of land decree demanded

Revocation of land decree demanded JAKARTA: A coalition of non-governmental organizations and individual citizens filed on Tuesday a judicial review request at the Supreme Court, demanding it revoke the controversial presidential decree on land acquisition for public interests.

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JP/19BRITS/checked -- JSR Maintaining a stiff upper lip in SurabayaDuncan Graham Contributor/SurabayaWhen young English teacher Alex Gough arrived in Surabaya about 12 years ago there was a small, but active British community functioning in the East Java capital.

Tanah Abang project canceled to clear traffic

Tanah Abang project canceled to clear trafficBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMotorists will soon spend less time in a traffic snarls along Jl. Kebon Jati and Jl. Fachruddin in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, as the administration has decided to cancel the construction of new kiosks for...