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New scams uncovered to sneak Indonesian prostitutes into

New scams uncovered to sneak Indonesian prostitutes into Singapore New scams used by pimps have been uncovered to sneak women from Indonesia's Batam island into Singapore to work as prostitutes, a news report said on Friday.

Assistance scheme no help

Assistance scheme no helpFrom KompasThe government's fuel subsidy compensation scheme remains a mess. The public's fears that the direct cash assistance scheme would become tainted by corruption have apparently been borne out.

Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian island

Anthropologists uncover jawbone of another ancient "Hobbit" on Indonesian islandJoseph B. Verrengia, Associated Press/DenverScientists digging in a remote Indonesian cave have uncovered a jaw bone that they say adds more evidence that a tiny prehistoric Hobbit-like species once existed.

Air Paradise grounding deals Bali another blow

Air Paradise grounding deals Bali another blowDuncan Graham, Contributor/Surabaya Dreams die at daybreak. And that's how it was for thousands of Australians this week who woke to find their Bali holiday plans shattered by the downing of Indonesian airline Air Paradise.

SBY's visit to India

SBY's visit to India President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's (SBY's) visit to India had both positive and negative aspects to it. On the one hand, it was reported that SBY's visit marked the opening of a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries (The Jakarta Post, Nov.

Attorney general defends probe against whistle-blower

Attorney general defends probe against whistle-blowerEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh has struck back at critics who have accused prosecutors of politicizing the graft investigation into former state auditor Khairiansyah Salman, who helped reveal...

Muslims split over ban on 'radical' books

Muslims split over ban on 'radical' booksEva C. Komandjaja and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Semarang An attempt by the Ministry of Religious Affairs to ban Islamic books thought to foment radicalism has been opposed by a large Muslim organization that fears the move could prove...

City plans to increase subsidy for state schools

City plans to increase subsidy for state schoolsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has decided to increase subsidies for state elementary and junior high schools in the capital, but the hike might not be enough to provide free schooling as promised.

Jones shown the door ... again!

Jones shown the door ... again!Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The immigration office has denied American terrorism expert Sidney Jones entry to the country without explanation despite the fact that she is in possession of a temporary stay permit and work...

Attitudes must change

Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.

Indonesian Islamic bank assets increase 34%

Indonesian Islamic bank assets increase 34%Aloysius Unditu and Shanthy Nambiar, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's Islamic banking industry expanded its assets by more than a third in the first nine months of this year as more consumers and businesses sought services that comply with religious law in a...

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...

Telecommunications mast rejected

Telecommunications mast rejectedFrom 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.

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.

Government gets OK to produce Tamiflu

Government gets OK to produce TamifluAgencies, Jakarta The government has received permission from Swiss drug giant Roche Holding AG to locally manufacture the anti-viral drug Tamiflu to treat people infected with the deadly bird flu virus.

INSA chases bigger share of exports

INSA chases bigger share of exportsAnissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Domestic shipping lines, which currently control about 5 percent of total shipments of exports, aim to boost this figure by at least 10 percent by next year, says a local shipping association.

Toko Oen, a nostalgic Dutch rendezvous in Semarang

Toko Oen, a nostalgic Dutch rendezvous in SemarangSuherdjoko The Jakarta Post/SemarangDozens of senior citizens were enjoying lunch on century-old wooden chairs with rattan seats. The room was cooled by several large fans, keeping at bay the sweltering heat of the coastal city of Semarang.

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Comparing the ideologies of the PKS and Malaysia's PAS 2. Mahmud--2 x 30;JP; Cutting through the red tape to attract foreign investment

Public officials should be

Public officials should be careful about what they sayFrom KompasPublic service ads appealing for people to show understanding and patience in connection with the recent major increases in fuel prices are no longer appearing in the media.

Six being treated at hospitals for dengue

Six being treated at hospitals for dengue KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Six children are now being treated at hospitals after a dengue outbreak hit the city over the past week, a health official said on Friday.

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RI jazz loses legendary bass-man JAKARTA: Indonesian jazz has lost a seasoned bass player, Perry Pattiselano, 55, (shown in framed photo) and his contemporaries mourned the passing of a "reliable, stable and consistent" musician and a good friend.

Muladi faces graft probe

Muladi faces graft probe JAKARTA: Former state secretary Muladi will be summoned in relation to graft cases at the State Secretariat, the interdepartmental anticorruption team said on Friday.Team chief Hendarman Supandji, also the deputy attorney general for special crimes, said investigators would...

Golkar reaffirms loyalty to govt ahead of anticipated reshuffle

Golkar reaffirms loyalty to govt ahead of anticipated reshuffleRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Concluding its two-day leadership meeting on Friday, the Golkar Party reaffirmed its position as the main supporter of the current administration as it seeks more seats in the Cabinet team.

Attitudes must change

Attitudes must change As we know, many countries in the world have suffered from terrorist attacks, including the U.S., Britain, Spain, Indonesia, lately Jordan, etc.I do not think Australia should be arrogant, but rather should apologize to the Muslims of the world for helping the U.S.

Al Jazeera to Challenge CNN, BBC From Asian Hub in Malaysia

Al Jazeera to Challenge CNN, BBC From Asian Hub in Malaysia Chan Tien Hin Bloomberg/SingaporeAl Jazeera, an Arabic broadcaster accused by U.S. officials of biased reporting in Iraq, will begin airing an English-language television channel from Malaysia next year to win over viewers in Asia.

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.

PGN shares up on back of supply agreements

PGN shares up on back of supply agreementsGrace Nirang, Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Perusahaan Gas Negara, Indonesia's biggest publicly-held energy company, signed initial agreements to supply natural gas to 193 companies in West Java.

Government culls chickens after bird flu spread

Government culls chickens after bird flu spreadNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh The Banda Aceh government has culled 109 chickens and ducks believed to be infected with bird flu, a senior government official says.

IOM requests increased security

IOM requests increased security MEDAN, North Sumatra: Executives with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Medan have called on police to step up security after a group of youths ransacked their office on Wednesday.

Horses vaccinated to prevent anthrax

Horses vaccinated to prevent anthrax YOGYAKARTA: As part of efforts to prevent an outbreak of anthrax, Bantul animal husbandry office here has vaccinated hundreds of horses in the regency's coastal areas.The horses are used for tourism purposes.

[b]SBY's visit to India

SBY's visit to India President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's (SBY's) visit to India had both positive and negative aspects to it. On the one hand, it was reported that SBY's visit marked the opening of a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries (The Jakarta Post, Nov.

Harassment questioning continues

Harassment questioning continuesTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Internal affairs officers from the West Java Police are continuing their investigation into a sexual harassment complaint against Bogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Tjiptono and several of his subordinates.

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1 x 38;JP; ANPAk..r..Dutch study on Papua vote, a challenge for Indonesia JP/6/NELES The impact of a Dutch study on the Papua vote 2. Dyer--(VIEWPOINT)2x 21 ;JP; ANPAk..r..Israel: The resurrection of Rabin JP/7/DYER (Viewpoint) Rabin's resurrection and the prospects of peace Gwynne Dyer London 3.

RI to purchase more Hercules from U.S.

RI to purchase more Hercules from U.S.Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaInstead of procuring lethal armaments from the United States, Indonesia has decided, initially at least, to purchase more Hercules transport planes over the next five to ten years as they are essential for supporting both...

Striking a chord with classics and pop alike

Striking a chord with classics and pop alikeDuncan Graham, Contributor/Surabaya Petra Chorale, East Java's internationally famous choir, has a new musical director.Aprilia Wisminarni Takasenserang will face her first major test as conductor of the prestigious choir at a gala Christmas concert in...

Host nation's top sport missing from SEA Games

Host nation's top sport missing from SEA GamesAssociated Press, Manila Basketball, the No. 1 and most-passionately followed sport in the Philippines, will be a no-show at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games because of a squabble involving international and host country organizers.

Villagers mourn workers' death, seek explanations

Villagers mourn workers' death, seek explanationsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Sama Samili did not think when he saw his daughter Sumiyati off at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in September last year that it would be their last meeting.

IBF moves to Malaysia to boost sport's profile

IBF moves to Malaysia to boost sport's profileAgence France-Presse, Singapore The International Badminton Federation (IBF) has relocated its head offices to Malaysia from Britain as it seeks to channel cost savings into building the game's global profile.

Minimum wages should be based on inflation: Hipmi

Minimum wages should be based on inflation: HipmiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regional minimum wages should be adjusted accordingly to the inflation rate, a business association says, suggesting a maximum hike of only 15 percent to avoid further costs to businesses, which are also facing rising...

City developers fail to fulfill commitments

City developers fail to fulfill commitmentsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most real estate developers in the capital have ignored their obligation to construct low-cost apartments for disadvantaged families in Jakarta.

McDowell/American terror expert again expelled from Indonesia

American terror expert again expelled from IndonesiaBy ROBIN MCDOWELLAssociated Press WriterJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia expelled a leading American expert on Southeast Asian terrorist networks for the second time in as many years, officials said Friday. No explanation was immediately given.

Museum denies sale of maestro's artwork

Museum denies sale of maestro's artworkYOGYAKARTA: Responding to a number of telephone calls, text messages and e-mails regarding rumors on financial problems, the management of Magelang's Widayat Museum denied that it was going to put on sale its precious collections.

Aceh hotel rooms fully booked

Aceh hotel rooms fully bookedBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Demand for hotel rooms in Banda Aceh has been on the rise as people gear up to commemorate the first anniversary of the tsunami disaster in December.The tsunami swept Aceh coastal areas in December last year, killing some 130,000 people and leaving...

Migrant workers 'not terrorists'

Migrant workers 'not terrorists' JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris came out in defense of Indonesians working overseas on Thursday, telling the police the workers were not terrorists but hardworking people eager to help their families.

Housewife jailed for abusing RI maid

Housewife jailed for abusing RI maid SINGAPORE: A Singaporean housewife was jailed for 10 months for abusing her Indonesian maid on a record 79 occasions, media reports said on Thursday.Sazarina Madzin, a 29-year-old mother of three, had admitted hitting her maid, Wiwik Setyowati, all those times...

LPG price to soar to Rp 6,000/kg

LPG price to soar to Rp 6,000/kgState oil and gas firm PT Pertamina will raise the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 41 percent early next year to Rp 6,000 (60 U.S. cents) per kilogram from the current Rp 4,250 per kg.

Public officials should be

Public officials should be careful about what they sayFrom KompasPublic service ads appealing for people to show understanding and patience in connection with the recent major increases in fuel prices are no longer appearing in the media.

JP/1/LATE

JP/1/LATELate paper Due to technical problems, The Jakarta Post's Thursday edition arrived late to subscribers in some parts of Sumatra and Java. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. -- Publisher

Stocks rise to month high as bank may cut rate

Stocks rise to month high as bank may cut rateNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index rose to a one-month high after the country's central bank said it may cut interest rates next year as inflation slows. PT Bank Central Asia (BCA) and PT Bank Mandiri paced the advance.

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