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Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Susilo, Roh talk on labor
Susilo, Roh talk on laborSouth Korea agreed on Friday to increase the number of Indonesian migrant workers allowed into the country as part of efforts to boost the economic growth of the two countries.The plan was conveyed during a bilateral meeting between President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Europe should learn from RI
Europe should learn from RI Confronted with the riots of the last weeks, France and other countries in western Europe could perhaps learn a lot from Indonesia. But first let's not forget that the multicultural principles of Europe and those of Indonesia are fundamentally different.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
JP/5/LOGGING
JP/5/LOGGINGRiau police face tough challenges combating illegal loggingAntara/PekanbaruThe weather was hot and the five passengers in the Riau Police helicopter were sweating profusely. Headed by Riau Police chief Brig. Gen. S.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Sutiyoso gives up fight over Senayan
Sutiyoso gives up fight over Senayan JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday he would not continue his struggle to take the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, and the ex-Kemayoran Airport lands from the control of the state secretary."I am already tired of the issue.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Bali's hotel occupancy rates tumble after latest bombing
Bali's hotel occupancy rates tumble after latest bombingAntara/Denpasar The latest Bali bombing has severely affected the hotel industry on the resort island, with occupancy rates diving to below 40 percent from 70 percent to 80 percent.Since the Oct.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Employers reject minimum wage hike
Employers reject minimum wage hike BATAM: Batam employers rejected a workers' proposal on Friday for an increase in the regional minimum wage, leading to widespread grievances among Batam workers, who now have to bear the brunt of increased costs following the fuel price hike on Oct. 1.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
1. MUNIR: 1 X 42
1. MUNIR: 1 X 42 Pollycarpus changes his tune on Munir case 2. LESLIE: 1 X 30 Leslie found guilty, to be freed 3. POSO: 1 X 30 Young woman murdered in C. Sulawesi 4. WEBSITE: 2 X 25 Terrorist website shows how to kill 'bule' in Jakarta
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Police officers detained for bribes
Police officers detained for bribesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Two middle-ranking police investigators from the antidrug squad at the National Police Headquarters have been detained as suspects for allegedly accepting bribes from drug dealers.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Rocky start to Koizumi's APEC visit
Rocky start to Koizumi's APEC visitElaine Lies, Reuters/Pusan, South Korea Japan's prime minister got off to a rocky start at a summit meeting of Pacific Rim leaders on Friday as host South Korea bluntly told him to stop his regular visits to a shrine honoring Japan's war dead.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Chief Justice interrogated by corruption commission
Chief Justice interrogated by corruption commissionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) investigators finally managed to question Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan on Friday in connection with a high profile bribery case.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
1. APEC -- 48 pts 7 cols 1 line (1x42)
1. APEC -- 48 pts 7 cols 1 line (1x42) Europe in dock as APEC leaders press for trade deal 2. Susilo -- 36 pts 4cols 2lines (1x28)Susilo needs warming up at summit3. Ical -- 36 pts 3cols 2lines (2x24)Clear rules needed to avoid defamation, says Aburizal4.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
It's time Indonesia hosted an international conference on true
It's time Indonesia hosted an international conference on true jihadHikmat Sanusi Tangerang Prof. Dr. Azyumardi Azra, rector of state Islamic University (UIN), has a very clear vision about the kind of jihad practiced by terrorists.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
'Anyone who does good for others is a hero'
'Anyone who does good for others is a hero' National Heroes Day has always been commemorated on Nov. 10 every year and on that particular day the President usually awards citizens who are considered heroes. In commemoration of National Heroes Day on Nov.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
;JP;WYS;CD;
;JP;WYS;CD; ANPAk..r.. Letter-marriage On marrying Indonesian women JP/7/letOn 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.
Sat, 19 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...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
The poor are spoiled
The poor are spoiledFrom Media Indonesia The government has a tendency of spoiling the poor and those under the poverty line. This is evident from a number of programs that provide special facilities for those people, such as "cheap rice for the poor", free medical services, and cash aid to offset...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Many city projects miss deadline
Many city projects miss deadlineBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Residents hoping there will be better public facilities in the near future are set for disappointment, with many infrastructure projects, including new busway corridors and flood mitigation systems, likely to miss their Dec.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Commission probes gripes against judges
Commission probes gripes against judges JAKARTA: More than three months after its official inauguration, the Judicial Commission has already received 268 complaints against members of the judiciary.Commission chairman Busyro Muqqodas said on Friday that most of the complaints filed by the public...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
JP/7/let
JP/7/letPresident needs to be consistentFrom KontanSeveral days before the fuel prices were raised, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the increase would be around 30 percent or 50 percent at the maximum.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Ayala sells stake to Sinar Mas
Ayala sells stake to Sinar Mas MANILA: Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp. on Friday said its indirect unit, Pameka Holdings Inc., and affiliate, Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), have sold their combined 50 percent stake in an Indonesia-based life insurance company.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Indonesian stocks up as Pertamina puts prices down
Indonesian stocks up as Pertamina puts prices downNaila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index had its biggest jump in seven weeks after state oil and gas company PT Pertamina signaled it may cut fuel prices for industrial users, reducing costs at companies such as PT International...
Sat, 19 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.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Pollycarpus changes his tune on Munir case
Pollycarpus changes his tune on Munir caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, currently on trial for the murder of human rights activist Munir, on Friday gave a different account from his earlier testimony as cited in the indictment.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growingFrom KompasPoor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Syntroleum signs deal with PNG, RI and Egyptian firms
Syntroleum signs deal with PNG, RI and Egyptian firmsJonathan Vuocolo, Dow Jones/Tulsa, Oklahoma Syntroleum Corp. said three recently signed memorandums of understanding could lead to the construction of a gas-to-liquids plant using its proprietary Fischer-Tropsch technology.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
On retirement plan
On retirement plan Concerning Anthony Pace's comments about wanting to retire in Indonesia. This Bush-boosting bule (white man) has been Bandung billeted in retirement with his Sundanse wife for over 10 years.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Acehnese girl all smiles after doctors remove bullet from her brain
Acehnese girl all smiles after doctors remove bullet from her brainMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Acehnese girl Marlina, 16, was all smiles on Friday, days after a team of doctors successfully removed a bullet that had been lodged in her brain since July 2004.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Social envy is growing
Social envy is growingFrom KompasPoor people have become increasingly distressed and lead an even more difficult existence following the latest fuel price rise. Even before the fuel price hike, the majority already had difficulty in making a living.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
World citizen who has stayed true to his roots
World citizen who has stayed true to his rootsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta During his tenure as a United Nations peacekeeper in Africa, Omar Halim cried twice; once, because he was proud of the UN, the second time because he was hurt by and ashamed of the UN.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Rector to be quizzed again over weapons
Rector to be quizzed again over weapons AMBON, Maluku: Police investigators are planning to question again Muhammad Attamimi, the rector of Ambon State Islamic Institute (STAIN), for his role in the alleged storage of weapons and explosives within the institute's compound.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Indonesia praised for killing Azahari
Indonesia praised for killing AzahariAgencies, Busan, South Korea United States President George W. Bush and Southeast Asian leaders congratulated Indonesia on Friday for killing of one of Asia's top terrorist suspects, but stressed that vigilance would be needed to stop other militants who...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Carbon emissions
Carbon emissions There is cause for great concern regarding the gigantic release of carbon into the atmosphere caused by fires in the peat bogs of Central Kalimantan. These emissions are a significant driver of global warming, which especially threatens Indonesia and may well threaten human...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
U.S., Australia to up terror fight in SE Asia
U.S., Australia to up terror fight in SE AsiaLawrence Bartlett, Agence France-Presse/Adelaide, Australia The United States and Australia agreed on Friday to intensify counter-terrorism efforts in Southeast Asia and boost joint training for conventional warfare at annual top-level bilateral security...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Susilo must improve leadership style: Analyst
Susilo must improve leadership style: AnalystThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With or without a Cabinet reshuffle, the administration would not be effective unless President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono could improve his qualities as a leader, a leading political analyst told a discussion on Friday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
BIS students 'teach' young inmates
BIS students 'teach' young inmatesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While teaching prisoners how to sing a song, Nicole, 16, looked at each of the teenagers, who gazed at her eagerly, before telling them to try to sing together along with the guitars.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Java is front line in bird flu battle
Java is front line in bird flu battleRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Busan, South Korea As the human death toll for avian influenza in Indonesia rises, Singapore and the United States are planning to begin a pilot project here to combat the outbreak.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Leslie found guilty, to be freed
Leslie found guilty, to be freedI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post/Denpasar A court here on Friday jailed Australian model Michelle Leslie on Friday for three months on drugs charges, but she will be freed within days because of the time she has already spent in detention.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Indonesian Trojans get together
Indonesian Trojans get togetherTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "Wow, you look so different! I would not have recognized you," a woman alumnus of the University of Southern California (USC) said to another woman graduate she had not met for ages.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Susilo needs warming up in Busan
Susilo needs warming up in BusanRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Busan, South Korea Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono seems to be adopting a form of "silent" diplomacy while attending the first meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit on Thursday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Two dead, one missing in Lampung floods
Two dead, one missing in Lampung floodsOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Two people died, other went missing and four houses were swept away in floods in West Lampung and Tanggamus regencies on Wednesday and Thursday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
One-third of Indonesians want more sex
One-third of Indonesians want more sexEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta An online, global sex survey carried out by condom manufacturer Durex revealed that 31 percent of the Indonesian respondents said they wish to have sex more frequently, while only 34 percent of the total 1,112 respondents...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Govt plays down impact of new study on Papua vote
Govt plays down impact of new study on Papua voteIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Jayapura The government plays down the controversial study by Dutch historian Prof. Pieter Drooglever on 1969 vote in Papua, saying that his report was purely academic.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
President needs to be consistent
President needs to be consistentFrom KontanSeveral days before the fuel prices were raised, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the increase would be around 30 percent or 50 percent at the maximum. But strangely, the rise later turned out to be an average of 100 percent and even more than 200...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Malaysia told to end protection for Proton
Malaysia told to end protection for ProtonAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia must abandon its nationalistic pride and drop protections for national carmaker Proton if it wants to build a successful auto industry, a senior official said in remarks published on Friday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Concerned over the aged
Concerned over the agedFrom Kompas When I left Tabing Airport in Padang, West Sumatra, early in June 2005, as a retired person I was exempt from paying airport tax.Garuda airways has long granted a reduction of 10 percent to passengers over 60 years of age, provided that they come in person to...
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
'Fear Factor Indonesia' new program on 'RCTI'
'Fear Factor Indonesia' new program on 'RCTI' Following success reaped from airing NBC's Fear Factor, private television station Rajawali Citra Televisi Indonesia is challenging local participants to take part in a thrilling Fear Factor Indonesia (FFI) competition.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Lawyer, court clerks sent to jail for corruption
Lawyer, court clerks sent to jail for corruptionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Lawyer Tengku Syaifuddin Popon will join his client, former Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh, in prison after the Anticorruption Court convicted him for bribery on Friday.
Sat, 19 Nov 2005
Rupiah Rates Nov.18
Rupiah Rates Nov.18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,730.48 6,993.30 7,400.90 7,322.66 Brunei dollar 1 6,205.54 5,614.31 5,940.97 5,878.72 Canadian dollar 1 8,877.95 8,033.46 8,499.45 8,411.80 Swiss franc 1 8,009.56 7,249.07 7,668.08 7,590.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
1. Ulema ---- 2x18
1. Ulema ---- 2x18 Suicide bombings 'too random to be good jihad' 2. Munir ---- 2x14 BIN deputy denies Pollycarpus ties 3. Perpres -- 1x30 SBY bemoans 'dual-function politicians' 4. Airforce - 1x45or Traditional Javanese snacks get presidential thumbs up
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Crowds gather for funeral of Azahari
Crowds gather for funeral of AzahariAgencies, Jasin, Malaysia/JakartaScores of people gathered at the family home of slain militant bombmaker Azahari bin Husin in Malaysia's southern state of Malacca state ahead of his burial on Thursday night.