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Sat, 03 Sep 2005
'Diploma issue blew up only due to media'
'Diploma issue blew up only due to media' Authorities are taking a unsympathetic stance on the issuance of diplomas by unlicensed institutions, including the now-defunct Institut Managemen Global Indonesia (IMGI).
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
During the three-decade war between the Indonesian Military
During the three-decade war between the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), burning down schools in conflict areas was a common occurrence, with the two sides generally blaming each other for the vandalism.This of course was before the Dec.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Everybody needs a hero
Everybody needs a hero Anybody who watched documentaries on the Sept. 11, 2001 World Trade Center tragedy must have been impressed by the firefighters' bravery. People undoubtedly learned how to fully appreciate firefighters.Compared to the Sept.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
1. 5MEBEL (2x18)
1. 5MEBEL (2x18)Furniture makers getting by amid rupiah's slide2. 5PLAY (2x27)Artists make child's play a priority in Yogyakarta 3. 5TELE (2x24)IT projects help reduce poverty through education
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
;JP; BRC;
;JP; BRC; ANPAs..r.. Golf-West Java Open-women Veteran Jamilah wins West Java women's tourney JP/9/BRIEFS Veteran Jamilah wins West Java women's event CIMANGGIS, West Java: Jamilah of Banten finished with a one- under par 71 on Thursday to sweep the West Java Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Official grilled for drunk-driving
Official grilled for drunk-driving JAKARTA: Head of Central Jakarta Public Order Agency Frans Silalahi was questioned by police on Friday for alleged drunkenness.Criminal unit head of Taman Sari subprecinct in West Jakarta First Insp. Pujiarto said police arrested him early Friday in a taxi.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 5, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 5, 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.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Local preference for tea puts Coca-Cola in cold sweat
Local preference for tea puts Coca-Cola in cold sweatEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The first attempt by PT Coca-Cola Indonesia was Hi-C.It failed, without even starting to gain recognition in the market.The second, Frestea, fared better.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Vaccination officers need better training
Vaccination officers need better trainingThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter overseeing the polio immunization drive in her subdistrict a few months ago, Dede Kartini, the immunization coordinator for a community health center in South Jakarta is confident in her job.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
City braces for influx of beggars
City braces for influx of beggars JAKARTA: The city administration is anticipating a possible influx of seasonal beggars, who often come to Jakarta from various areas in West and Central Java prior to the Ramadhan (fasting) month, which this year falls in early October.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Jakarta's four DPD members launches antigraft campaign
Jakarta's four DPD members launches antigraft campaignBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The four members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) representing Jakarta have launched a pilot anti-corruption campaign, distributing 50,000 posters asking the public to report to them...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 Suggested titles: PT Inco adheres to CSR principles to benefit locals PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs Communities living near natural resource-based companies, including mining firms, have high expectation of being...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
1. Cabinet -- 2x20
1. Cabinet -- 2x20 Leading figures call for immediate Cabinet shake-up 2. Crash --- 2x22 Three victims of Padang chopper crash found dead 3. Fire --- 1x40 Fire: A familiar visitor to Jakarta's markets 4. Susul --- 1x36 Orangutans face extinction as peace comes
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
RI, East Timor to demarcate border
RI, East Timor to demarcate border KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Indonesian and Timor Leste governments plan to erect 50 border marker posts this year along the frontier between the two countries. The border demarcation work is being carried out as follow-up to the Memorandum of Understanding...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
'Green' team aims for medals on the links
'Green' team aims for medals on the linksThe Jakarta Post Jakarta After being left off the roster for the 22nd Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Vietnam in 2003, golf makes its return in the Philippines this year with Indonesia fielding a team of newcomers.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Three victims of crash found dead
Three victims of crash found deadSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Padang A search and rescue team found on Friday the remains of three passengers in a helicopter that crashed a day earlier in the Ladang Padi area near the West Sumatra provincial capital of Padang.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Thai Embassy clarifies
Thai Embassy clarifies I refer to the article of Thang D. Nguyen titled Thaksin can learn from Indonesia that appeared in the Aug. 25 edition of The Jakarta Post, making an analogy between problems in the southern provinces of Thailand and Aceh.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Susilo's policy done little to rupiah
Susilo's policy done little to rupiahThe Jakarta Post JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's four-policy package has done little to help defend the rupiah, as analysts have criticized it as not including measures that had been expected by the market.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
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~;JP; ANPAd..r.. CSR-Indonesia-trend CSR in Indonesia: Are we up to the challenge? Chrysanti Hasibuan-Sedyono Jakarta Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or corporate citizenship has been the subject of much discussion here in recent times.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Fleeing Thais put Malaysia in tight spot
Fleeing Thais put Malaysia in tight spotJalil Hamid, Reuters/Pengkalan Kubor, Malaysia Walking a diplomatic tight-rope, Malaysia gave an assurance on Friday it would not immediately hand back 131 Thai Muslims who fled across the border this week from troubled southern Thailand.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Asia overtakes Middle East as developing world's top arms market
Asia overtakes Middle East as developing world's top arms marketP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/Washington Asia has overtaken the Middle East as the largest arms market in the developing world, with India and China locked in a grueling race to purchase weapons from Russia, according to a...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Artists make child's play a priority in Yogyakarta
Artists make child's play a priority in YogyakartaSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta While malls, office buildings and upmarket residences are being constructed in Yogyakarta at a rapid pace, there are less places for children to play.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
The myth of national plus schools in RI
The myth of national plus schools in RIPieter Van Der Vienhart, Tilburg, Netherlands The matter, and even it seems growing problem for many Indonesian schools currently, of bilingual education has received scrutiny from a number of different writers in this newspaper.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008
~For Advertorial --- PT Inco: Sunday, Sept. 4, 2008 PT Inco empowers locals through community development programs People living near natural-resource-based companies, including mining firms, are often hopeful of being able to work at the company to improve their standard of living.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Year-on-year inflation at 8.33% in August
Year-on-year inflation at 8.33% in AugustThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation in the country continued its upward trend as a new academic year pushed educational costs higher, while public expenditure for food and household items are also on the rise, figures from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS)...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
;JP;DAN;
;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Aug JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 8,266.16 7,508.27 7,927.96 7,846.33 Brunei dollar 1 6,508.56 5,912.41 6,242.27 6,178.62Canadian dollar 1 9,208.65 8,364.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Bali's tourism industry destroying itself
Bali's tourism industry destroying itselfNyoman Suwela, Singaraja, Bali It is an undeniable fact that Bali's economy relies on tourism. The former director of Bali's tourist authority, Gde Pitana, once said that tourism is the bread for Bali.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Hand-me-downs given to Navy
Hand-me-downs given to Navy JAKARTA: Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Slamet Subijanto officially commissioned on Thursday two warships, given to the Navy by state marine transportation company PT PELNI at Tanjung Priok port in North Jakarta.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Oil prices fall but refinery concerns remain after hurricane
Oil prices fall but refinery concerns remain after hurricaneAgence France-Presse, London World oil prices dipped on Friday, but remained in reach of US$70 amid supply concerns fueled by a shortage of refinery capacity in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Rise of reality TV in Malaysia sets stage for cultural, religious flap
Rise of reality TV in Malaysia sets stage for cultural, religious flap Sean Young Associated Press/Kuala LumpurA young man's evening spent bowling with his prospective girlfriend, followed by dinner with her parents, would seem the most innocent of dates.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
~CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -- Sept 4
~CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY -- Sept 4 ;JP; ANPAd..r.. CSR-corporate-program How can a company grow by giving back? Elvera N. Makki Jakarta Ironically, this is still a question frequently asked not only by new emerging companies but also by big multinational ones, amid the era of what we call...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Asians sympathize with Katrina victims
Asians sympathize with Katrina victimsReuters, New Delhi/Jakarta Survivors of Asia's deadly tsunami said on Thursday they felt great sympathy for the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the United States, having themselves felt nature's wrath.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Three young photographers on Independence
Three young photographers on IndependenceEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta For three Indonesian photographers, Paul Kadarisman, Keke Tumbuan and Timur Angin, all born in the 1970s, Independence Day in 1945 is remote and must be pondered and understood.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
'Officials turn a blind eye to unlicensed schools'
'Officials turn a blind eye to unlicensed schools'Authorities are taking a unsympathetic stance on the issuance of diplomas by unlicensed institutions, including the now-defunct Institut Managemen Global Indonesia (IMGI).
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Waste management solution
Waste management solution As a consultant working for the government of Indonesia, the World Bank, the ADB and bilateral agencies for the past 15 years in Indonesia, I was staggered when I read the article entitled City plans to use incinerators to handle waste in The Jakarta Post, 20 Aug. 20.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Govt set to slightly increase minimum wages
Govt set to slightly increase minimum wagesRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minimum wages for workers in the country are set to improve slightly next year, with the government issuing a ruling requiring employers to add allowances for recreational activities and compulsory savings to...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
TV Program: Monday, September 5, 2005
TV Program: Monday, September 5, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:00 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:30 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Animal Documentary2:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 3:00 English News...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Life sentences sought for drug suspects
Life sentences sought for drug suspectsTheresia Sufa/Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta Prosecutors at the Cibinong Court in Bogor demanded on Thursday life sentences for two drug defendants -- Bangkit Satrio alias Bangkit and Bertje Albert John Bessie alias Boy -- for producing and...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 1, 2005:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 1, 2005: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Indonesia: Shifting from monetary to fiscal policy
Indonesia: Shifting from monetary to fiscal policyHendi Kariawan Jakarta Indonesia began to become more reliant on monetary rather than fiscal approaches in nation economic policy in the early 1980s. In 1983, the government deregulated interest rate policies and later in 1988 abandoned its planned...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Students to pay lower tuition fees
Students to pay lower tuition feesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Elementary and junior high school students who are from low- income families will pay lower school fees as of January as the city administration and central government plan to subsidize their education.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Merpati moves to Terminal IIF
Merpati moves to Terminal IIF JAKARTA: Starting Sept. 1, state-owned Merpati Nusantara Airlines has moved its operation from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's Terminal IA to Terminal IIF, to join national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Angie pulls out of Bali tournament
Angie pulls out of Bali tournament JAKARTA: National number one Angelique "Angie" Widjaja has withdrawn from the Wismilak International tennis tournament in Nusa Dua, Bali, later this month on her doctor's advice.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Bowler Alex Liew savors his success
Bowler Alex Liew savors his successMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Like many athletes, Alex Liew Kien Liang has developed his own ritual when he steps up to bowl.The 29-year-old southpaw scrutinizes the pins for a moment from his chair, then stands up and moves his playing arm in a firm...
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
PLN corruption case may be dropped: Hendarman
PLN corruption case may be dropped: HendarmanEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prosecutors may have to drop an investigation into alleged graft in state electricity company PLN in a case that some said could involve a member of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's Cabinet.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
Daegu, Hong Kong win team bowling
Daegu, Hong Kong win team bowlingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The host team secured a solitary bronze on Friday in the 19th Asian Intercity Tenpin Bowling Championship, with Daegu of South Korea and Hong Kong splitting gold in the men's and women's team events.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
~;JP;CD;
~;JP;CD; ANPAv..r.. Photo-HSBC-paintingJP/Mulkan Salmona Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bank Richard McHowat, and a group of students of SDN 02 Pagi elementary school in Kuningan, South Jakarta paint the wall of one of the school's classrooms.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
PLN cuts illegal connections
PLN cuts illegal connectionsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In a bid to reduce "leakage" of electricity, state electricity firm PLN has cut hundreds of illegal connections in Depok, West Java on Thursday.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
RI could cut compensation for the poor amid rising fuel costs
RI could cut compensation for the poor amid rising fuel costs Agence France-Presse JakartaIndonesia could be forced to cut back on a state funded compensation scheme for the poor which was supposed to compensate for a reduction in fuel subsidies planned for October, a report said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Sep 2005
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~checked;JP; ANPAd..r.. Corporate-CSR-programHelping the needy through CSR programs Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Although awareness of the importance of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is still relatively low in the country, several Indonesian companies have started to include CSR in...