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Unitary state must be defended

Unitary state must be defended The latest developments in Indonesia have aroused considerable concern, with the nation facing various issues, notably political and economic stability. The oft-criticized negotiations with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were followed by the rupiah's depreciation and...

Aussie training for baseball, softball teams before SEAG

Aussie training for baseball, softball teams before SEAGMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National baseball and softball squads, currently preparing for November's 23rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Manila, are headed to Australia to try to meet the demands of playing arch- rival the...

Current WTO talks may become the 'anti-development' round

Current WTO talks may become the 'anti-development' roundThe World Trade Organization (WTO) is under pressure to get results in its coming 6th Ministerial Meeting in Hong Kong in December and prevent the talks from collapsing as they did at the last ministerial meeting in Cancun, Mexico, in 2003.

Movie on RI sulfur miners featured at Venice Filmfest

Movie on RI sulfur miners featured at Venice FilmfestPaolo Bertolin, Contributor, VeniceThe 62nd Venice International Film Festival, already past its second week, will certainly be best remembered for the unprecedented security climate, which proved to be its most distinctive trait.

Jakarta Hilton offers Thai food adventure

Jakarta Hilton offers Thai food adventureThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Hilton Food Festival is back, now offering the fashionable and flavorful Thai Food and Market Festival.For those who are familiar with Thai food, do the usual.

September 11, 2005 - 8:49PM

September 11, 2005 - 8:49PM Eighteen people including 11 children are missing feared dead after their boat capsized in huge waves off the northern coast of the Indonesian province of Papua, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.

Surrender of firearms

Surrender of firearmsFrom RepublikaThe memorandum of understanding between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) contains three conditions: The granting of amnesty, withdrawal of Indonesian Military (TNI) troops and surrender of all weapons by GAM.

Soni knocks out top-seeded Wei to enter men's final

Soni knocks out top-seeded Wei to enter men's final Associated Press Hyderabad, India Two-time champion Soni Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia upset top ranked Wei Ng of Hong Kong 15-3, 15-11 on Saturday for reach the men's singles final at the Asian Badminton Championship.

Soni knocks out top-seeded Wei to enter men's final

Soni knocks out top-seeded Wei to enter men's final Associated Press Hyderabad, India Two-time champion Soni Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia upset top ranked Wei Ng of Hong Kong 15-3, 15-11 on Saturday for reach the men's singles final at the Asian Badminton Championship.

3 headings for page 19 -- potpourri

3 headings for page 19 -- potpourri 1. MUNIR -- 1 x 28 Moving doco on Munir released 2. ASIP -- 1 x 32 Ku Na'uka steals the show in JAF 3. VENICE -- 2 x 27 Movie on RI sulfur miners featured at Venice Filmfest

Courtesy of Pakuwon Group

Courtesy of Pakuwon GroupChairman of Pakuwon Group Alexander Tedja (right) hands over the top of a rice cone (nasi tumpeng) to Djoko Mulyono of PT Wijaya Karya during a function marking the topping off of Somerset Berlian Apartment in South Jakarta. Director of PT Permata Berlian Reality A.

Sizzling Valimaki grabs lead in Rally Indonesia

Sizzling Valimaki grabs lead in Rally IndonesiaMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Makassar, South Sulawesi Birthday boy Jussi Valimaki battled through heat and dust to take the lead at the end of the first day of the Gudang Garam International Indonesia Rally 2005 on Saturday.

Strong leaders required

Strong leaders requiredFrom Media IndonesiaIndonesia is struggling to overcome various complex and crucial problems as most areas of public life are affected by corruption.Consequently, disparities in social, economic, political, cultural, legal and religious spheres are broadening while justice is...

Thief breaks into police officer's car

Thief breaks into police officer's car JAKARTA: A thief broke into the car of Cilandak subprecinct chief Comr. Eko Kristanto on Saturday, and stole a Motorola cellular phone and Rp 4 million (US$392) in cash.

Terror threat looms in SE Asia region

Terror threat looms in SE Asia regionShefali Rekhi, Asia News Network/The Straits Times, Singapore Shadowy armed groups of militants still haunt the Southeast Asian region intent on building a caliphate, four years after the war against terror commenced globally in the aftermath of the Sept.

Haze returns to Malaysian town

Haze returns to Malaysian townMALAYSIA: Smoke haze from forest and ground fires in Indonesia's Sumatra island has spread to a coastal town in neighboring Malaysia, the environment department said on Sunday.

Fight is on for men's softball team to retain title

Fight is on for men's softball team to retain title The last time softball was played in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games was in 1997 in Jakarta, where the host men's team defeated the Philippines for the first time in their long-standing rivalry.The tables are turned eight years later.

Legislators face probe over 'sale' of aid

Legislators face probe over 'sale' of aidThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives disciplinary committee plans to summon two lawmakers in connection with an ongoing investigation into the alleged "sale" of government relief funds by legislators.

Students winning painting depicts exploitation by elite

Students winning painting depicts exploitation by eliteDyah Hapsari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHolding a canvas, paint and pallet, two senior high school students rushed into the multipurpose hall of the Bina Nusantara school on Jl. Iskandar Muda in South Jakarta on Saturday.

Davenport-Mirza showdown on cards, Kuznetsova pulls out

Davenport-Mirza showdown on cards, Kuznetsova pulls outThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunday's draw at the US$225,000 Wismilak International tennis tournament offered the tantalizing prospect of a showdown between world number one Lindsay Davenport and India's breakthrough teenage star Sania Mirza.

SMS service to enhance soldier professionalism, ethics: Spokesman

SMS service to enhance soldier professionalism, ethics: Spokesman As part of attempt to receive aspirations directly from the public, the once feared Iskandar Muda Military Command overseeing Aceh opened a Short Message Service (SMS) center.

Serving both stockholders and stakeholders

Serving both stockholders and stakeholdersVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile many, if not most, large companies in Indonesia are still struggling even just to comply with current laws, an increasing number of business leaders in developing and developed countries have been promoting the...

Mandela awarded in Makassar

Mandela awarded in MakassarMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Hasanudin University in Makassar awarded on Saturday the honoris causa title to former South Africa President Nelson Mandela for his dedication to peace and humanity. The award was handed over by university rector Rady A.

Socially responsible investment

Socially responsible investment Companies that integrate social responsibility into their business strategies make desirable investors, especially for Indonesia where commercial laws are inadequate, law enforcement is weak, the government is notoriously perceived as one of the most corrupt in the...

Terror threat looms in SE Asia

Terror threat looms in SE AsiaShefali Rekhi Asia News Network/The Straits Times Singapore Shadowy armed groups of militants still haunt the Southeast Asian region intent on building a caliphate, four years after the war against terror commenced globally in the aftermath of the Sept.

Batam 'shallot peelers' village' finds its niche

Batam 'shallot peelers' village' finds its nicheFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamThe water in their container has turned murky and the four housewives who have been sitting around their shallot-filled containers for hours have already peeled 30 kilograms of the small red onions.

Lack of natural gas supply halts production at PIM

Lack of natural gas supply halts production at PIMLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTime is up for fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Iskandar Muda (PIM) in Aceh as its natural gas supply allocated from ExxonMobil's Arun field in the province runs out, forcing production to, again, grind to a halt.

1. CHURCH: 3 X 15

1. CHURCH: 3 X 15 Christians hold services on streets as churches blocked 2. DECREE: 1 X 36 Lawyers seek review of religious decree 3. PLANE: 1 X 36 Govt grounds four Boeing 737-200 4. AIRLINE: 2 X 21 Airlines support stricter safety regulations

Don't insult chess

Don't insult chess From Media IndonesiaIn a demo staged by the Women's Alliance for Electricity Concern (APPEL) on Aug. 22, its members distributed leaflets with the words: Eddie Widiono, chairman of Percasi (Association of Corruption Brokers).

'It's high time to pay more attention to athletes'

'It's high time to pay more attention to athletes'The House of Representatives endorsed a law on sports last week which requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and organizations involved in developing the country's sports.

Arrests of fuel distributor bosses leave employees in limbo

Arrests of fuel distributor bosses leave employees in limboFadli, The Jakarta Post, BatamThe arrests of executives for fuel smuggling at Pertamina-partner companies in Batam have left the firms' workers fearing for their future.

Another woman robbed inside taxi

Another woman robbed inside taxiAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnother robbery inside a taxi occurred on Friday evening when Susan Bayu Aji, 32, was forced to give her valuables and cash to an MM taxi driver and his two accomplices.

'It's high time to pay more attention to athletes'

'It's high time to pay more attention to athletes'The House of Representatives endorsed a law on sports last week which requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and organizations involved in developing the country's sports.

Bird flu suspected in woman's death

Bird flu suspected in woman's deathThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA woman has died of suspected avian influenza, as the government is preparing new measures to contain the virus which has killed three people in the country.

Boarding house owner arrested for drugs

Boarding house owner arrested for drugs JAKARTA: North Jakarta Police arrested a man last Friday believed to be the owner of a boarding house on Jl. Swasembada Barat, Kebon Bawang subdistrict, North Jakarta for keeping 16 packages of shabu-shabu (metamphetamine) in his house.

The challenges of autonomy and blossoming of decentralization

The challenges of autonomy and blossoming of decentralizationAdam Tyson, Leeds, UK Ambivalence seems the most appropriate way to describe the mixed emotions felt by observers of Indonesia's decentralization program.

Int'l conference on truth commission

Int'l conference on truth commission JAKARTA: The Institute for Policy Research and Advocacy (ELSAM) will hold a three-day conference on Monday on the International Commission for Truth and Reconciliation.

Karatekas buoyed by tryout with Malaysia

Karatekas buoyed by tryout with MalaysiaThe Jakarta Post Jakarta After a difficult 2004, national karatekas are optimistic about their Southeast Asian Games chances after a confidence- boosting tryout against Malaysia on Saturday here.

Int'l group learns local art, culture

Int'l group learns local art, culture YOGYAKARTA: At least 38 participants representing 16 countries are attending a three-month program to learn Indonesian arts and cultures in Yogyakarta, Bali and Bandung.

International university finds local market

International university finds local marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWhat do people seek from an overseas education? The fact that a large number of Indonesian students are seeking higher education abroad encouraged several professionals to bring quality education closer to Indonesians by...

What can Indonesia learn from India?

What can Indonesia learn from India?Aziz, Munich Does the name Lakhsmi Mittal ring a bell? Well, maybe not (and never mind if it doesn't). First it is a he, not a she. Second, he is not a Bollywood movie star, though he is certainly a kind of star in his own league.

Across Asia, everyone adapts to higher global oil prices

Across Asia, everyone adapts to higher global oil pricesChristopher Torchia, Associated Press/SingaporeAlarmed by high gasoline prices, Singaporean drivers are turning to a new Website that posts data on costs at gasoline stations. Malaysia plans to blend diesel with palm oil to power cars.

'It's high time to pay more attention to athletes'

'It's high time to pay more attention to athletes'The House of Representatives endorsed a law on sports last week which requires the government to provide a pension for national athletes and organizations involved in developing the country's sports.

Baseball, softball going for Aussie training before SEAG

Baseball, softball going for Aussie training before SEAGMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta National baseball and softball squads, currently preparing for November's 23rd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Manila, are headed to Australia for the demands of playing arch-rival the Philippines.

Condolences for Mandala victims

Condolences for Mandala victims It is with sadness that we, the United in Diversity Forum, learn of the tragic passing of Governor Rizal Nurdin.Indonesia lost another one of its best sons; the people of North Sumatra lost a great leader; and others who have come to know and work with him lost a...

North Maluku refugee always top of the class

North Maluku refugee always top of the classJongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, ManadoIn mid-June this year, several representatives of the Sampoerna Foundation came to Manado, North Sulawesi, to select senior high school students to receive scholarships.

Toward bourgeois hegemony

Toward bourgeois hegemonyFrom Media IndonesiaThe political discourses in the country today make a clear-cut distinction between the public sector represented by the state and the private sector embodying market forces.

Landslide threatens W. Sumatra residents

Landslide threatens W. Sumatra residentsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, PadangWest Sumatra is a province vulnerable to landslides which often lead to fatalities and will always be a threat in the future.

Govt opts for 'humane' spy bill

Govt opts for 'humane' spy billTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe defense ministry is preparing a revision of the draft bill on intelligence, as the initial draft was criticized for being detrimental to human rights protection in the country.

Ministry bill to eliminate presidential prerogative

Ministry bill to eliminate presidential prerogativeTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives has finished drafting a bill that would scrap the presidential prerogative to set up ministries if passed into law.