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Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Australia and immigrants
Australia and immigrants I refer to a letter entitled On Insight Program by Irene Fraser in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 10. It was correct of Fraser to point out that Arthur Calwell, the Australian former minister of immigration, made the comment "Two Wongs don't make a white" in the 1940s.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Against telecommunications mast
Against telecommunications mastFrom Media IndonesiaAs residents of the RT06/RW02 neighborhood unit, Cilandak Barat subdistrict, South Jakarta, we wish to express our objection to the construction of a telecommunications mast in this area.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila
Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, ManilaIndonesia's campaign at the 23rd Southeast Asian Games continued to stutter, with only four gold medals collected from the third day of competition on Tuesday.Tae kwon doin Basuki Nugroho, karateka Umar Syarif, cyclist Dadi Nurcahyadi and bowler Ryan Leonard...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Malaysia win, RI to play Thailand
Malaysia win, RI to play ThailandAssociated Press, Bacolod City Two goals each by Rudie Ramli and Surendren Rasiah gave Malaysia a 4-2 win Tuesday over the Philippines in an ill- tempered soccer match.The loss ended the host's chances of advancing to the medal round for the first time.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Depok workers rally over wage
Depok workers rally over wageDEPOK: Some 500 laborers from Depok held a protest in front of the Depok municipality building on Tuesday demanding raises in their salaries.Tempo Interaktif reported that the workers, under the Depok Laborer Alliance (APBD), demanded that the administration set the...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
PDI-P urges probe into 'kerosene fee'
PDI-P urges probe into 'kerosene fee'Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) wants an investigation launched into the collection of a Rp 50 (0.5 U.S. cent) fee for every liter of kerosene sold, as it is unclear where the funds go.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Death of a terrorist: Any apology?
Death of a terrorist: Any apology?From KompasThe death of a terrorist leader in the recent police raid in Batu, East Java, has brought relief and at the same time regret to most people. As he was not seized alive, no information can be extracted from him, apart from tracing pieces of evidence left...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. GAM -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24)
1. GAM -- 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x24)Govt gives go ahead for GAM to celebrate anniversary 2. Enviro -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)Minister said government to get tougher on polluters 3. Budget -- 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x24)Jakarta eyes higher revenue from entertainment sector 4.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Govt to turn island into tourist resort
Govt to turn island into tourist resort SURABAYA: Malang regental administration is planning to build a tourist resort on Sempu Island in southern Malang, which offers beautiful scenery and unique animal species.The government is looking for investors, said Purnadi, a senior government official.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
China, Indian state named worst for housing rights
China, Indian state named worst for housing rightsAgence France-Presse, BangkokZimbabwe, China and the Indian state of Maharashtra were named the world's worst violators of housing rights on Tuesday by an advocacy group that branded forced evictions in Harare a crime against humanity.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
On marrying Indonesian women
On marrying Indonesian women First of all, Keluarga Perkawinan Campuran Melalui Tangan Ibu (KPCMelati) would like to wish you and your distinguished readers celebrating Idul Fitri a Happy Idul Fitri 1426 H.Second, we would like to offer further clarification regarding: 1.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Ecstasy scarce in Medan after police raids
Ecstasy scarce in Medan after police raidsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanEcstasy is hard to come by here after police raided two factories making the drug in Serang, Banten and Malang, East Java recently, an ecstasy user says.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Jakarta-Bandung toll road sinks, closed for four days
Jakarta-Bandung toll road sinks, closed for four daysYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungPeople wishing to use the new turnpike between Jakarta and Bandung will have to cancel their plans for four days as a section of the road, known as the Cipularang turnpike, subsided on Monday night.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.29, 2005
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.29, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Shooting meets KONI's target
Shooting meets KONI's target MANILA: Frans Paul won the bronze in the men's modified practical pistol shooting competition on Monday, fulfilling the target of the National Sports Council (KONI) for these Games.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
National integrity
National integrityFrom Media Indonesia Political life in Indonesia today doesn't seem to be inspired by the spirit of unity our founding fathers upheld 77 years ago. This spirit of unity could be related to the STOVIA movement of (medical) students called Boedi Oetomo, which was considered pioneer...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Dadi outlasts Pinoys to win cross-country
Dadi outlasts Pinoys to win cross-countryMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City, Cebu, the Philippines Dadi Nurcahyadi brought a pleasant surprise in the men's cross-country in Danao City here, outmaneuvering Frederick Reyes Feliciano and Eusebio Zaldua Quinones of the Philippines.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
President orders ban on Jones lifted
President orders ban on Jones liftedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaLess than a week after the country refused entry to American researcher Sidney Jones, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the lifting of the ban on Tuesday, blaming the incident on the government of his...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
'Govt money won't reach students'
'Govt money won't reach students'The Jakarta administration is planning to provide free education for all elementary and junior high school students by giving more money to cover their operational expenses. The Jakarta Post interviewed residents about their thoughts on the issue.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
For Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30,
For Advertorial: National Pledge Event -- Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 National Pledge for achieving EFA and MDGs goals in Indonesia Indonesia is expected to achieve Education for All (EFA) and Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) objectives following the signing the National Pledge Event.
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
1. GAM allowed to celebrate anniversary Page 3
1. GAM allowed to celebrate anniversary Page 32. Canada heads for polls as govt falls Page 93. So much to see in Borneo Page 18
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
Dengue fever threatens city's vulnerable residents
Dengue fever threatens city's vulnerable residentsSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangIn the last 10 days, two elementary school students in Semarang, Central Java, have died and a number of other children have been hospitalized as a dengue fever outbreak begins to threaten the city's most...
Wed, 30 Nov 2005
JP/18/BDNG
JP/18/BDNGLack of information hinders HIV/AIDS treatment in W. JavaYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung, West JavaSiti Suhyati, a 38-year-old housewife in south Bandung, could only shudder when her daughter Della, a 12-year-old junior high school student, asked her about HIV/AIDS.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4 2. Youngest woman envoy to take post in Norway Page 10 3. Problems grow for Pakistan quake animals Page 18
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Surabaya hotels to raise rates
Surabaya hotels to raise ratesSURABAYA: Hotel room rates are likely to increase by between 10 and 15 percent around Christmas, an industry head says.Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Surabaya chairman Yulianto said rates would increase because more tourists were expected in the...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy?
The terrorrists' videos: A new tactic or a propaganda ploy?Rohaiza Ahmad Asi, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore The discovery of three videotapes by the Indonesian police during raids on hideouts of the now-deceased Azahari Husin is a significant development.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
[b]Establishing an IP culture is something that can, and must,
Establishing an IP culture is something that can, and must, involve all of us. ;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Intellectual property rights and economic development JP/6/KARIMPart 2 of 2Intellectual property rights and economic developmentMakarim Wibisono Geneva It is important to perceive intellectual property...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Bakrie Telecom to rise $57.4m in IPO
Bakrie Telecom to rise $57.4m in IPOSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaPT Bakrie Telecom, the mobile-phone unit of PT Bakrie & Brothers, said on Monday it plans to raise as much as Rp 577.5 billion (US$57.4 million) selling a 29 percent stake in an initial share sale in January.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Pollycarpus' trial delayed
Pollycarpus' trial delayed JAKARTA: Prosecutors in Munir murder trial failed on Monday to present their sentencing recommendation for defendant Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, despite the 10-day period given to them to prepare the recommendation.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Women's tennis team serves up win
Women's tennis team serves up winMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Manila The national women's tennis team exacted revenge on their Thai rivals for gold on Monday, but their male counterparts fell in a contest marred by a prematch protest about the eligibility of the host team's players.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Malaysian funding for bombers denied
Malaysian funding for bombers denied DENPASAR, Bali: Malaysian Ambassador Datuk Zaenal Abibin Zaim denied reports that the terrorists who bombed Bali on Oct. 1, 2005, received funding from accomplices or other people in his country.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu cases
SBY tells officials not to cover up bird flu casesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has warned local administrations against presenting him with fabricated "good news" on bird flu as foreign and national media have continued running factual reports...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Chicken sales suffer from slow business
Chicken sales suffer from slow businessBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Demand for chicken meat and ducks has been decreasing in the past few days after bid flu cases were discovered in Banda Aceh.Normally vendors sold around 30 chickens each a day but sales had dropped by up to half, they said.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Headings
Headings1. BIRD -- 2x18 City takes proactive stance over bird flu 2. SAROSO -- 1x26 Sulianti Saroso needs money 3. FLAG -- 2x24 Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to Monas 4. LINGUA -- 1x46 Dutch language lessons a challenge for Indonesians5.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
RI's youngest woman envoy hopes to forge new ties with Norway
RI's youngest woman envoy hopes to forge new ties with NorwayAdianto P. Simamora and Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public may consider the lifestyle lavish, but ambassadors often find they are unable to live normal lives.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to Monas
Historical flag may be moved from State Palace to MonasBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta people may soon have the chance to view the country's most important flag daily as the city administration is attempting to move it from the State Place, where it has been kept since 1945, to...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
City takes proactive stance over bird flu
City takes proactive stance over bird fluDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAside from relying on tipoffs from people about bird flu cases found in their neighborhoods, the Jakarta administration has started taking more active measures to contain the spread of the deadly virus by launching a...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
PermataBank clarifies
PermataBank clarifies With regard to the news report about PermataBank on Nov. 16, page 14, which was excerpted by The Jakarta Post from Bloomberg we would like to thank you for the publication.However, there are a few matters related to the article that should be clarified as follows.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Govt must be 'consistent on Papua'
Govt must be 'consistent on Papua'The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, JakartaThe central government must consistently implement the Special Autonomy Law in Papua in order to help quell the demands for independence for the resource-rich province, provincial governor Jacobus Perviddya Solossa said.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
RI on brink of AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS chief
RI on brink of AIDS epidemic: UNAIDS chiefHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaUNAIDS executive director Peter Piot could be in any city in the world for World AIDS Day, which falls on Thursday.But he has chosen to commemorate it here, in the capital of the world's fourth most populous nation, as...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Karatekas chop through opposition for two more gold
Karatekas chop through opposition for two more goldMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cebu City A pair of golds from Umar Syarief and Christo Mondolu on Monday's second day of the karate competition brought the national squad's total to four -- equaling its 2003 haul and leaving it one short of...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Two moderate quake hits Nias island
Two moderate quake hits Nias islandJAKARTA: Two moderate earthquakes measuring more than 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Nias island off the western coast of Indonesia's Sumatra island Monday but there were no reports of damage or casualties, the meteorology and geophysics office here said.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
OPEC not considering production cut: Chief
OPEC not considering production cut: ChiefDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Kuwait CityThe president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Sheikh Ahmed Fahed al-Sabah said on Sunday that the 11-member cartel was not considering a production cut ahead of its next meeting in December.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Visa aims to improve people's money skills
Visa aims to improve people's money skillsMario Koch, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt its Indonesian headquarters at Wisma 46-Kota BNI, Central Jakarta, Visa International held the second in a series of media workshops titled "MyMoneySkills" last Tuesday.Since their website www.mymoneyskills.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
JP/5/BOAT
JP/5/BOATOverloaded boat sinks in East Flores, five killedJemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post/Kupang An overloaded boat has sunk in the Solor Strait, East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara, killing five people with four others missing. A search and rescue team has been mobilized in the area.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
People needs decent settlement
People needs decent settlement Exactly a year ago in November 2004 the government Integrated Team announced that Buyat Bay was heavily polluted and that the community living there was to be relocated.After the announcement no follow-up measures were taken by the government, be it the central...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Tax regime should be simple, certain and competitive
Tax regime should be simple, certain and competitiveUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTax legislation should be "simple, certain and competitive," prominent economists and former finance ministers suggest if the government hopes to generate more tax revenues and stimulate economic growth.
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4
1. Government needs consistency on Papua affair Page 4 2. Youngest woman envoy gets posted in Norway Page 10 3. Problems grow for Pakistan quake animals Page 18
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Jakartans 'buy' property in Mecca
Jakartans 'buy' property in Mecca Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile Indonesian property developers are seeking support for an amendment to the property law in a bid to give a chance to foreign nationals to own property in the country, some Jakarta Muslims have set their sights...
Tue, 29 Nov 2005
Umar keeps the faith for winning form
Umar keeps the faith for winning formMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Mandaue City, Cebu, the Philippines Umar Syarief, who bagged his second gold medal of the 23rd Southeast Asian Games on Monday, has a tried and trusted friend accompanying him.