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24 youths join exchange program

24 youths join exchange programKANDANGAN, Hulu Sungai Selatan: Twenty-four youths from Bali, Medan and Palembang began on Thursday a youth exchange program in Hulu Sungai Selatan, South Kalimantan province.

JP/1/heads

JP/1/heads 1. Cabinet -- 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x12) to come (with story)2. Scavengers -- 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x28) U.S. team begins probe into crash 3. Bill -- 36 pts 6 cols 1 lines (1x45) Democracy is still long way off for Jakarta 4.

Govt may replace TNI chief soon

Govt may replace TNI chief soon JAKARTA: The government is expected to submit to the House of Representatives names of candidates to replace Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto after President Susilo Bambang returns from an overseas trip later this month.

SBY cracks down on oil smugglers

SBY cracks down on oil smugglersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has summoned PT Pertamina's board of directors to a meeting on Friday after police announced their findings on the involvement of the state oil and gas firm's officials in the...

Kuok SE Asia's richest, Budi Hartono 10th

Kuok SE Asia's richest, Budi Hartono 10thAgence France-Presse SingaporeMalaysian tycoon Robert Kuok, whose vast empire includes media, hotel and mining properties, is Southeast Asia's richest person with estimated wealth of US$5.3 billion, Forbes magazine said on Thursday.

New Orleans tragedy: When color matters

New Orleans tragedy: When color mattersJulie D. Hackett, Jakarta Tragedy is tragedy, as it brings humanity to its knees, regardless of the geographical location or the demographic that is affected. Generally, in the face of such catastrophe we have witnessed global outpouring of sympathy, community...

[b]Indonesia today is going through what France experienced in

Indonesia today is going through what France experienced in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Verdict on Depok poll to be reviewed

Verdict on Depok poll to be reviewedJAKARTA: The Supreme Court has assigned five justices to review the controversial ruling of the West Java High Court, which annulled the result of the Depok mayoral election.

Budi Hartono slips to 10ths, Kuok SE Asia's richest

Budi Hartono slips to 10ths, Kuok SE Asia's richestAgencies SingaporeIndonesian tycoons are apparently not growing wealthy as fast as their peers in the region, with Forbes magazine on Thursday putting only one Indonesian name in its top 10 richest men in the region -- compared to two last year. R.

RP says no to Taiwan FM's visit

RP says no to Taiwan FM's visitPHILIPPINES: The Philippines will not allow a planned visit of a senior Taiwanese official in the country to meet with Filipino legislators, Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo said on Thursday.

BCA upbeat about lending expansion despite rate hike

BCA upbeat about lending expansion despite rate hikeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite an increase in its loan interest rates, Bank Central Asia (BCA) remains optimistic that they will be able to meet their own full-year loan forecast, according to one executive.

'Eyes in the Sky' to start next week

'Eyes in the Sky' to start next weekIvy Susanti The Jakarta Post/JakartaFour Southeast Asian countries -- Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore -- will launch the "eyes in the sky" coordinated air patrol over the Strait of Malacca next Tuesday from Subang Airbase in Kuala Lumpur.Col.

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, September 9, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, September 9, 2005Exhibitions* Painting Gema Bunga ke Panorama by Sidik W. Martowidjoyo, Galeri Nasional Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur No. 14, Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Sept. 9.

Shares up on hopes of fuel subsidy cut

Shares up on hopes of fuel subsidy cutDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended higher on Thursday as foreign bargain- hunters continued to snap up blue chips on expectations that the government will soon announce plans to cut fuel subsidies to support the rupiah, dealers said.

Ngudi Mulyo housewives get to make their own film

Ngudi Mulyo housewives get to make their own filmSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Bantul, YogyakartaNgatemi, 43, and 11 other housewives never imagined they would someday make a film about themselves.Most of the women from the Ngudi Mulyo PKK (women's family welfare organization) in rural Karang...

Sri Lankan terror expert arrested in Maluku

Sri Lankan terror expert arrested in MalukuM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonA Singapore-based professor and expert on terror issues was arrested for traveling around Maluku without proper research documents, a senior police officer revealed on Thursday.

High oil prices here to stay, ADB warns Asia

High oil prices here to stay, ADB warns Asia Agence France-Presse ManilaHigh oil prices are here to stay and Asia should wean its people off costly fuel subsidies as the region absorbs the fallout in terms of lower economic growth, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday.

Stitch in time needed to keep Trusmi batikmakers in business

Stitch in time needed to keep Trusmi batikmakers in businessNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, CirebonDespite the fame of Indonesian batik, batikmakers across the country are struggling to stay afloat.In the West Java town of Cirebon, a lack of promotion and marketing has made it difficult for the...

S. Korea vows $15.2m for Aceh and Nias

S. Korea vows $15.2m for Aceh and NiasJAKARTA: South Korea has pledged US$15.2 million for relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction of the tsunami-hit areas in Nanggroe Darussalam Aceh and North Sumatra provinces, the South Korean Embassy announced.

UFS to invest $45 in new Kalimantan plant

UFS to invest $45 in new Kalimantan plantUnited Fiber System (UFS) Ltd., a Singapore listed forestry-based company, announced on Thursday that its local unit PT Mangium Anugerah Lestari (MAL) would invest US$45 million in a new plant in Kota Baru, South Kalimantan.

Papuana opt stay with Indonesia

Papuana opt stay with Indonesia JP/7/letPapuans opt to stay with Indonesia I refer to Jusuf Wanandi's article entitled Papua problem and the international community (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 1,) about the so-called Act of Free Choice conducted by the Indonesian government in 1969, variously known in...

ADS/INFO BRIEF

ADS/INFO BRIEF Swiss German University to hold free seminars The Swiss German University (SGU), in cooperation with the Kanker Dharmais privately owned cancer hospital and the Cipto Mangunkusumo public hospital, are to hold two free seminars at its campus in Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang.

Annual Nusa Dua Festival set to kick off

Annual Nusa Dua Festival set to kick offWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa DuaThe annual Nusa Dua Festival, which is set to open on Friday afternoon, is expected to promote the country's art and culture, sports, and entertainment, and will also feature a local and international culinary...

100 homes razed in Bogor fire

100 homes razed in Bogor fire BOGOR: A huge fire razed at least 100 houses in Ciheleut village, Bogor, on Wednesday evening.No one was injured in the blaze, with residents of the densely populated neighborhood managing to evacuate before the fire escalated.

Birdie run gives Lidya her second RI women's amateur open

Birdie run gives Lidya her second RI women's amateur open The Jakarta Post, Karawaci, Banten Defending champion Lidya Ivana Jaya fired five birdies for the lone below par score of the tournament on Thursday to retain her Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship.

Bush can learn from Susilo on disasters handling

Bush can learn from Susilo on disasters handlingKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, JakartaU.S. President George W. Bush should not feel embarrassed to seek the advice of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on how to handle natural disasters and how to persuade his mother Barbara to stop making...

Religious ministry requests more money

Religious ministry requests more money JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has requested an additional Rp 350 billion (about US$34.14 million) for its budget this year to help finance programs aimed at improving relations between religious groups.

Parking insecurities

Parking insecurities I find the very idea of "Secure Parking" charging anything for their services at all quite repellent, never mind the proposed doubling of their current rates.Why? Because of this excerpt, found in the Bahasa Indonesia section on the back of every "Secure Parking" ticket stub,...

Fire kills 3 sisters

Fire kills 3 sistersMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Three sisters perished in a grisly fire on Jl. Abdul Kadir in Makassar on Wednesday night, while their eldest sister, Indah, escaped the flames.According to witnesses, the mother of the four sisters, Rosmini, left the children asleep in their room while...

S. Korea the winning team at Asian Archery Grand Prix

S. Korea the winning team at Asian Archery Grand PrixMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korea took the golds in the men's and women's recurve team events of the 3rd Asian Archery Grand Prix on Thursday, ending up with the lion's share of medals in the five-day championship.

Exploring the BMW 7-Series in W. Java

Exploring the BMW 7-Series in W. JavaPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe completion of the Cipularang toll road -- connecting Bandung and Jakarta via Purwakarta and Padalarang -- does not only shorten the trip between the two cities, but encourages more Jakartans to head to the West...

Sunken treasure in Indonesian waters could shed light on 10th

Sunken treasure in Indonesian waters could shed light on 10th century Asian trade[ AP Photos XJAK101-106[ By ROBIN McDOWELL= Associated Press Writer= JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Robin McDowell Associated Press/JakartaWooden ships laden with ceramic pots, golden necklaces and valuable spices have for...

Road bidding requirements to be reviewed

Road bidding requirements to be reviewedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will review its bidding requirements for future toll road projects, following somewhat unsuccessful tenders on six projects -- two of which failed to receive any interest from investors.

Depok police go on binge

Depok police go on binge DEPOK: The Depok Municipal Police destroyed 17,262 confiscated bottles of alcoholic liquor on Wednesday.The liquor was confiscated from entertainment spots that lacked licenses to sell alcohol during police raids late in August.

Paranormal helps woman find remains of husband

Paranormal helps woman find remains of husbandApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanAs relatives scrambled to find the remains of their loved ones among the charred bodies of Mandala aircraft crash victims, before the unidentified bodies were to be sent for mass burial on Wednesday, Eng Ae Hua...

RI eyes benefits from Malacca Strait

RI eyes benefits from Malacca StraitIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia is eying economic benefit from managing information for ships passing by the Strait of Malacca through -- among other scheme -- information sale, an official has said.

Incorrect loan record

Incorrect loan record In 2003, ABN Amro approved my personal loan for Rp 30 million over 24 months. Every month I paid the approximately Rp 1.75 million installment on time.By April 2005, the entire 24 installments had been paid in full.

Exhibition reveals Asian's vibrant esthetic energy

Exhibition reveals Asian's vibrant esthetic energyI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, BaliThis September turns out to be an early Christmas for art buffs on Bali with two major exhibitions showing simultaneously in the island's cultural village of Ubud.

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).

Standardization of CSR practices proposed

Standardization of CSR practices proposedThe Jakarta Post Jakarta As corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs become more popular among private firms in the country, the availability of a general guideline is therefore pivotal to ensure the proper implementation of such programs.

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 8, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 8, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Art Exhibition Free Transport by Davina Stephens, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran Bay, until Sept. 16 * Painting, Hand Painted Ceramic Dance Pieces by Anne van Borselen, at Jenggala Art Gallery, Jl.

BP starts producing gas at APN field

BP starts producing gas at APN field TOKYO: A group led by BP Plc. that includes Cnooc Ltd. and Inpex Corp. started producing natural gas from the APN field in northwest Java, Indonesia.Production started on Aug. 17, Tokyo-based Inpex said in a statement on its web site today.

Korean shoemaker commits $30m of investment, others to follow

Korean shoemaker commits $30m of investment, others to followThe Jakarta Post, JakartaKorean footwear manufacturer Poong Won, which produces for German sportswear brand Adidas, will invest US$30 million in Indonesia later this year as part of its global strategy to relocate production outside...

The critical need for an energy summit in the Asia Pacific region

The critical need for an energy summit in the Asia Pacific regionIrman G. Lanti, Jakarta The skyrocketing oil prices in the world market has brought significant hardship to many economies in the world. The spot price of basket crude has shot up almost three times since 2003, from US$27.

Eye screening for Gianyar villagers

Eye screening for Gianyar villagersDENPASAR: A team from the YKI and Indera Hospital recently visited Pesraman Ida Pedanda Gunung, Blahbatuh, Gianyar, Bali. The team was checking for eye problems, as part of the YKI's regular outreach program to the villages of Bali.

Too early to decide 'cause of crash'

Too early to decide 'cause of crash'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanNational Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) experts investigating Monday's Mandala plane crash in Medan are still looking for major clues that could determine the cause of the accident.

Susilo seeks support from military, MPR for Aceh peace

Susilo seeks support from military, MPR for Aceh peaceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited Indonesian Military (TNI) headquarters on Wednesday in order to convince the armed forces that the peace deal with Aceh rebels would not pose a threat...

1. JIL: 3 X 15

1. JIL: 3 X 15 Hard-liners want JIL evicted before Ramadhan 2. POWER: 1 X 28 PLN to tender 8 power projects worth $3.67b 3. RATE: 3 X 15 Banks adjust interest rates on BI rate hike

River transportation plan takes shape

River transportation plan takes shapeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the development of the monorail and new busway corridors are already underway, the city administration is working on plans for a river transportation project.

PLN to tender 8 power projects

PLN to tender 8 power projectsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState power company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) is set to tender out eight power generation projects worth US$3.67 billion later this year to boost the country's power capacity by almost 15 percent.