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Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Ex-GAM members to get allowance
Ex-GAM members to get allowanceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members will soon receive Rp 150,000 (US$15) per month from the cash-strapped government as part of efforts to integrate them into society after the peace deal in Aceh province, a senior...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
3rd Monolog Festival at CCF Bandung
3rd Monolog Festival at CCF BandungFour young Bandung artists are highlighting the 3rd Monolog Festival being held in the auditorium of the French Cultural Center (CCF) building on Jl. Purnawarman 32 every Friday at 7.30 p.m. for four consecutive weeks from Sept. 9 to Sept. 30.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Disarmament begins
Disarmament begins A milestone in Indonesian history was marked on Thursday when one of the world's longest-running fights for independence was put to an end in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, with members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) disarming themselves.
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
'I fear Indonesia will make the same mistakes'
'I fear Indonesia will make the same mistakes' The country's truth and reconciliation commission is yet to begin working as its candidates are still being screened. A three-day conference on the subject ended on Wednesday; among the speakers was Howard Varney, advocate of the High Court of South...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Putu Wijaya-led theatre production to be staged in Egypt
Putu Wijaya-led theatre production to be staged in EgyptJP/18/ZEROPutu Wijaya-led theatre production to be staged in Egypt At the invitation of the Cairo Festival for Experimental Theater (CIFET), the Jakarta-based Mandiri theater company is planning to stage their production of Zero, a social...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Makro opens store in S. Kalimantan
Makro opens store in S. Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Giant retailer Makro Indonesia opened its 17th store here in a bid to expand business targeting small and middle businesses.Makro president director Simon Collins said during the opening of the store that Banjarmasin was perfect for...
Fri, 16 Sep 2005
Investors need more concrete economic reforms
Investors need more concrete economic reformsLord Powell of Bayswate, London My involvement with Indonesia began when I accompanied Margaret Thatcher there on an official visit in 1985 and has been continuous since. First from No.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
World-class convention and exhibition centers
World-class convention and exhibition centersSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore offers event organizers an extensive choice of state-of-the-art meeting and conference venues, with facilities available not only at star-rated hotels but also at other convention and exhibition...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Art exhibition at Griya Santrian
Art exhibition at Griya SantrianGriya Santrian Hotel and Gallery, Sanur, will hold an art exhibition featuring five artists from Singapadu, Gianyar.The five artists, Ni Nyoman Sani, I Ketut Muja, I Wayan jana, I Made Supena and I Ketut Sugantika, all belong to one family.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Sugar shortages in S. Sumatra
Sugar shortages in S. SumatraPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A sugar scarcity in South Sumatra looms as the demand for sugar this year is expected to surge between 80,000 and 130,000 tons next year, while the main local sugar producer Cinta Manis may only be able to produce approximately 50,000 tons of...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Tangerang teachers to get late pay
Tangerang teachers to get late pay TANGERANG: About 1,500 of around 4,000 contract teachers in Tangerang, Banten, who have not received their salaries for the past three months will be paid on Sept. 15, an official says.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
JP/18/HOTELS
JP/18/HOTELSHotels change marketing strategy in anticipation of tourist boomYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/BandungThanks to the opening of the Cikampek-Purwakarta-Padalarang expressway, better known as the Cipularang toll road, the car journey from Jakarta to Bandung has been reduced from four...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
'Sports yet to develop into industry'
'Sports yet to develop into industry'Legislators last week approved a bill on sports which, among other things, requires that the government provide pensions for national athletes and organizations involved in developing the country's sports.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
JP/19/VDSTRR
JP/19/VDSTRRJohn van der Sterren's artistic sentimental journeyCarla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaNostalgia and bold lines are features by which the paintings of John van der Sterren can be recognized. Much of his work used to be directly related to Indonesia, where he was born and has spent part of...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Victims see potential in commission
Victims see potential in commissionRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite lingering skepticism, victims of human rights abuses have urged the soon to be officiated Truth and Reconciliation Commission (KKR) to start its task of revealing the truth behind unresolved human rights cases.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
ABN AMRO apologizes
ABN AMRO apologizes We would like to respond to the letter from our customer with the account number 306115033033 that appeared in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 8 regarding his personal loan account with ABN AMRO Bank.We apologize for any inconveniences caused.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Bali to host 11th AsiaConstruct
Bali to host 11th AsiaConstructThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBali is to host the 11th annual AsiaConstruct Conference, starting on Friday, where state officials and construction industry players from Asia-Pacific nations will meet to exchange information and business opportunities.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Young graphic artist displays his talent
Young graphic artist displays his talentSusi Andrini, Contributor, SanurGraphic art has been gaining popularity among young and talented Balinese artists, including Edo Wulia.In a display of his work at a solo exhibition, Moments Within, at Retro Fine Arts in Sanur, Edo has been showcasing his...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.14, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.14, 2005 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars Dow Jones Jakarta The rupiah continued recovering on Wednesday as foreign investors exchanged dollars to settle their recent purchases of local bonds, dealers said. The dollar dipped briefly below the Rp 10,000 mark earlier in the day, touching Rp 9,990.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Askari gives Giant third stage victory
Askari gives Giant third stage victory The Chinese Taipei-based Giant Asia Racing team took the third consecutive stage win after Iranian Hossein Askari clinched the fastest time over the route between Purwokerto and Yogyakarta in the Tour d'Indonesia on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
AirAsia-MU deal pays off
AirAsia-MU deal pays offAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur AirAsia, Southeast Asia's pioneering low-cost carrier, said on Wednesday its recent sponsorship deal with Manchester United is already proving its worth in attracting business."Its already paying off. The trend is there.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Workers sue Wal-Mart over work conditions
Workers sue Wal-Mart over work conditions Workers in six countries, including Indonesia, filed a class- action lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores Inc. on Tuesday, claiming the world's largest retailer overlooks sweatshop conditions at toy and clothing factories from China to Nicaragua.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
ASEAN leaders stress multilateral diplomacy in talks with Annan
ASEAN leaders stress multilateral diplomacy in talks with AnnanP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/New YorkLeaders of southeast Asian nations, some of whom strongly opposed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, have underlined in talks with UN chief Kofi Annan the need to strengthen multilateral...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
RI August auto sales up 31%
RI August auto sales up 31% JAKARTA: Automobile sales in Indonesia rose 31 percent in August from a year earlier, said PT Astra International, the nation's biggest auto distributor, citing figures from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
1. Rights (1x32)
1. Rights (1x32) KKR seen as first step to truth or Victims see potential in commission or Commission holds promise for victims 2. House (1x29) RI lawmakers lobby U.S. on arms 3. PKI (4x12) Ex-political prisoners lose court battle
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster funds
House discovers new documents on 'sale' of disaster fundsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore documents detailing the practice of selling disaster aid budgets have been discovered by the House of Representatives disciplinary body after it questioned more legislators on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Bird flu test result to be announced soon
Bird flu test result to be announced soonJAKARTA: The real cause of death of a 37-year-old woman, suspected to have been infected by bird flu, will be revealed later this week when the result of a World Health Organization (WHO) laboratory test arrives here.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars
Rupiah ends higher as foreigners sell dollars Dow Jones Jakarta The rupiah continued recovering on Wednesday as foreign investors exchanged dollars to settle their recent purchases of local bonds, dealers said. The dollar dipped briefly below the Rp 10,000 mark earlier in the day, touching Rp 9,990.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Food prices could rise by 10%: Minister
Food prices could rise by 10%: MinisterFood prices are estimated to soar by over 10 percent once the government increases fuel prices early next month, which would eventually see transportation and production costs increase, a minister says.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
JP/18/UANG2
JP/18/UANG2ORI and the struggle against colonialism The history of Indonesian money is broadly divided into two periods: 1945 to 1949 and 1950 to 1990. When Indonesia declared independence, only Japanese banknotes were used as legal tender.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Run on mutual funds
Run on mutual funds Indonesia-based investors, the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) and mutual fund managers have seemingly not been able to learn from the massive runs on mutual funds in late 2003 and in April this year that caused unnecessary losses to investors and disrepute to the...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Government cash aid
Government cash aidFrom Republika About 15.5 million poor families, or around 62 million people will be receiving financial assistance of Rp 100,000 in cash from the government. According to Sofyan Djalil, the Minister of Communications and Information, the money would be distributed to those...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
JP/18/REALST
JP/18/REALST 'The Realistage' celebrates revival of realistic styleSri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Magelang, Central JavaThe realist style that began to develop in the painting world in Europe in the 19th century and reached its peak in Indonesia in mid-20th century is currently experiencing a revival...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
1. Susilo --- 2x24
1. Susilo --- 2x24 Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big Apple 2. Garuda --- 2x24 Garuda plane forced to make emergency landing in Bali 3. Video ---- 2x24 President's video conference not state burden: Minister 4. Summit --- 2x24to come lateRRR 5.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
The process of building democracy after peace is restored in Aceh
The process of building democracy after peace is restored in AcehAguswandi, London A democratic society is the opposite of an armed society. In a militarized society, democracy cannot exist because, instead of utilizing the democratic process, weapons are the tools of political control and...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Government to revise decree on places of worship
Government to revise decree on places of worshipThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will give authority to existing interfaith forums to issue permits for the establishment of places of worship, a move that is expected to help end conflict in the setting up of houses of worship.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Rupiah Rates Sept.14
Rupiah Rates Sept.14 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 8,093.33 7,321.88 7,746.61 7,668.56 Brunei dollar 1 6,263.94 5,664.22 5,995.59 5,932.42 Canadian dollar 1 8,889.64 8,038.57 8,508.80 8,419.18 Swiss franc 1 8,350.43 7,553.65 7,992.69 7,911.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Aceh's railway project to starts next year
Aceh's railway project to starts next yearAntara, Banda AcehFrench rail company SNCF International will start the construction of a railway network connecting Banda Aceh city and Medan in North Sumatra early next year, an official says.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Second militant sentenced to death
Second militant sentenced to deathAgencies, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday a second militant to death for helping plot the deadly bomb attack on the Australian Embassy here last year.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Elite police force withdraws from Aceh
Elite police force withdraws from AcehThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, JakartaAround 1,300 Mobile Brigade Police left Aceh on Wednesday as part of a peace agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels which requires the Indonesian government to gradually withdraw security forces personnel from...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big Apple
Susilo talks up Aceh peace process in Big AppleKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, New YorkThe Aceh peace agreement is likely to be judged the biggest achievement of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration so far, and Susilo is making the most of this positive when he meets with other...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Crash victims' families receive compensation
Crash victims' families receive compensationApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanRelatives of Mandala crash victims in Medan received compensation from state insurance firm PT Jasa Raharja on Wednesday, taking advantage of the moment to lash out at the airlines for its slow response after the...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Rifat's co-driver Karel dies at 43
Rifat's co-driver Karel dies at 43 JAKARTA: Karel Harilatu, a co-driver of national rally championship leader Rifat Sungkar, died at the age of 43 here on Tuesday from an apparent heart attack, according to Antara.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
President's video conferences not state burden: Minister
President's video conferences not state burden: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government said on Wednesday the video conferences President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is holding to lead Cabinet meetings during his trip to the U.S.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Officials must not
Officials must not indulge in theoriesFrom Kompas As fuel supplies have become increasingly critical in this country the authorities concerned need to take quick decisions to get the crisis under control.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourism
Singapore plans giant wheel to promote tourismAssociated Press/Singapore Singapore seeks to boost tourism with a giant wheel that planners say will be 43 meters (142 feet) taller than the London Eye, a similar attraction beside the River Thames.
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
P.8
P.81. Bogor -- 4 x 10 Police chief removed over assaultORPolice chief replaced over assaultORBogor cop replaced over assault 2. Church -- 2 x 32 Neighborhood remains tense over presence of houses of worshipOR Houses of worship remain blockaded, solution still being soughtORSolution to closure of...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
School turns scavengers into scholars, citizens
School turns scavengers into scholars, citizensKaren Stingemore, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith the Indonesian flag flying high above the entrance way and the echo of laughter and eager voices drifting along the corridor, PKBM (Pusat Kegiatan Belajar Masyarakat, or Center For Community-Based...
Thu, 15 Sep 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 15, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 15, 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, from Sept.16 until Nov.