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Fri, 18 Nov 2005
TSI launches elephant safari trail
TSI launches elephant safari trailBOGOR: The Safari Indonesia Park (TSI) in Bogor opened on Thursday the Elephant Safari Trail -- an attraction for visitors wanting to ride on the back of elephants traveling around the park.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Toyota touts the advantages of new Vios
Toyota touts the advantages of new ViosNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThere are several ways for an automaker to promote a new vehicle to get a leg up on the competition. It can emphasize the vehicle's sleek new design, improved performance, fuel efficiency or all the latest...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Japan offers technical assistance
Japan offers technical assistanceSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Japanese government has expressed an interest in conducting a study on pollution caused by coal mining along the Mahakam River. The research program is aimed at seeking ways to mitigate the impact of the pollution, a government...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Workers demand 100% increase in wages
Workers demand 100% increase in wagesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangThousands of workers grouped under the Cisadane Workers Coalition (KBC) staged a rally in Tangerang municipality on Thursday to demand that the administration double the current minimum wage for next year.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Local rattan industry
Local rattan industry losing competition to China Page 5 RI's 'Telkom-2' satellite launched in Kourou Page 13 Ade Irma Garden: From tropical garden to traffic school Page 18
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
1. 5BATAM (3x12)
1. 5BATAM (3x12) Crackdown blamed for fewer tourists ORCrackdown scares off tourists2. 5RATTAN (2x32) Rattan industry losing competition to China: Rattan entrepreneur 3. 5GAJAH (3x14) Elephants run wild as their habitat shrinks
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Working to discount the growing theology of terror
Working to discount the growing theology of terrorMuhamad Ali, Hawaii Dr. Azahari is gone, but terrorism neither began with him, nor will it end with his death. The military and political efforts to crush terrorist networks have certainly reduced the terrorist threat, but a more serious systematic...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Bush to urge ASEAN to push for democracy in Myanmar
Bush to urge ASEAN to push for democracy in MyanmarJim Gomez, Associated Press/Busan, South KoreaU.S. President George W. Bush, who this week slammed Myanmar's government as tyrannical, will urge Southeast Asian leaders to use their influence on the reclusive country to improve the lives of its...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Victims of sea ordeal return home
Victims of sea ordeal return homeKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: After receiving medical treatment in Kendari, 25 victims of an ordeal at sea were dispatched on Thursday to their homes in Taliabo island, North Maluku.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Stock index has biggest gain in Oct.; Astra shares rises
Stock index has biggest gain in Oct.; Astra shares risesArijit Ghosh and Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index had its biggest gain this month, led by PT Astra International, the nation's biggest auto retailer, after the company reported a less-than-expected decline in car...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Ade Irma Suryani Nasution Traffic Garden: From a tropical garden to traffic school
Ade Irma Suryani Nasution Traffic Garden: From a tropical garden to traffic schoolArya Dipa, Contributor, BandungSeveral young housewives were absorbed in watching their children having fun with bumper cars on a fine Sunday at Ade Irma Suryani Nasution Traffic Garden (TLLAISN), on Jl. Belitung No.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Shocking report on bird flu
Shocking report on bird flu The comment made by a special UN team sent to help Indonesia fight bird flu warning that the country had not done enough to contain the virus (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 8) really shocked me.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
European Union tells Indonesia to improve quality of fish products
European Union tells Indonesia to improve quality of fish productsVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 25-member European Union (EU) has been rejecting most of Indonesian fish products for quite some time due to contamination, so the fishing industry here must improve the quality of its...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
World citizen who has stayed true to his roots
World citizen who has stayed true to his rootsEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaDuring 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.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
UN votes to protect women migrants
UN votes to protect women migrants USA: The General Assembly of the United Nations has agreed to adopt a resolution on violence against female migrant workers. The move was initiated by Indonesia and the Philippines, Indonesia's permanent mission to the UN in New York said.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Indonesia May Become Biggest Palm Oil Producer, Astra Agro Says
Indonesia May Become Biggest Palm Oil Producer, Astra Agro Says Claire Leow Bloomberg/ JakartaIndonesia may overtake Malaysia as the world's biggest palm oil producer because it has more land to expand plantations, said Benny Tjoeng, president director of PT Astra Agro Lestari.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
'Reog' art form reawakens Sundanese traditions
'Reog' art form reawakens Sundanese traditionsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West JavaFour housewives appeared on stage in elegant traditional long- sleeved kebaya blouses and batik kain skirt-wraps with bun hairdos.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Worker dies of gas poisoning
Worker dies of gas poisoning BEKASI: A worker in a textile factory owned by PT Sioen Indonesia (Sungitex) on Jl. Narogong, Bantargebang, Bekasi, died of gas inhalation while working on Wednesday.At least 100 other workers were still being treated in various hospitals as of Thursday.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
BIN deputy denies Pollycarpus ties
BIN deputy denies Pollycarpus tiesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer deputy chief of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN), Muchdi PR, claimed that he did not know Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, the main suspect in the murder of top human rights activist Munir, but acknowledged there had been several...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Lippo bids on S'pore condos
Lippo bids on S'pore condos SINGAPORE: Indonesia's Lippo Group and Singapore's CaitaLand have joined forces for a joint property bid in the city-state, emerging as the top contender for a coveted condo site, a news report said on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
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see query below Are ages years/months or years/tenths of years?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...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Contract gives ExxonMobil Cepu until 2010
Contract gives ExxonMobil Cepu until 2010Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe government cannot take over the oil-rich Cepu block from state oil and gas company PT Pertamina and U.S. energy giant ExxonMobil even if the companies continue to deadlock in their negotiations on the issue of...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
RI likely to be biggest plam oil producer
RI likely to be biggest plam oil producerClaire Leow, Bloomberg/ Jakarta Indonesia may overtake Malaysia as the world's biggest palm oil producer because it has more land to expand plantations, said Benny Tjoeng, president director of PT Astra Agro Lestari.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
City police list atrisk venues for Christmas, New Year
City police list atrisk venues for Christmas, New YearAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to ensure Christmas and the New Year pass off peacefully in Greater Jakarta, the city police are drawing up an inventory of all churches and places of worship that will be used for the...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Giving teachers and lecturers their dues
Giving teachers and lecturers their duesAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta Nov. 25 will be a moment of truth for the education sector in Indonesia. It is the day the government and the House of Representatives (DPR) have agreed to officially endorse the teachers and lecturers bill and to recognize...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
1. POLICE: 4 X 14
1. POLICE: 4 X 14 Sutanto calls on ASEAN countries to stay alert for terror attacks 2. AZAHARI: 1 X 30 Crowds gather for funeral of Azahari 3. FLU: 1 X 40 Bird flu death toll in RI climbs to seven 4. MALAYSIA: 4 X 9 Malaysia to punish terrorism donors 5. SUSUL: 1 X 27 Good bacteria cuts sick leave
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Plenty of new hatchback cars to choose from
Plenty of new hatchback cars to choose fromDriving and living in a city is stressful especially in a city like Jakarta with its poor transportation infrastructure and congested roads.Finding a place to park your car, especially on the street, is aa headache compounded with the recent fuel prices...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Govt provides incentives for infrastructure investments
Govt provides incentives for infrastructure investmentsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTo invite more private participation into public infrastructure development, the government has issued a new regulation providing more incentives and governmental support for the risk management of...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
EMP may sell $1b of gas to PLN
EMP may sell $1b of gas to PLN JAKARTA: PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP), Indonesia's second- largest publicly traded oil and gas producer, said it's in talks to sell about $1 billion of natural gas to state utility PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN).
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Beware foreign values!
Beware foreign values!From Media Indonesia We are at present confronted with some disheartening phenomena. Firstly, the ever declining spirit of nationalism as a result of the intrusion of foreign values, i.e., individualism, consumerism, materialism and capitalism.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Yusril, Anwar in row over graft case
Yusril, Anwar in row over graft caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAnother war of words between senior state officials over corruption surfaced on Thursday, this time involving State Secretary Yusril Ihza Mahendra and Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) chairman Anwar Nasution.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
JP/18/CHILE
JP/18/CHILEBali, a major gateway for Chilean tourists, businesses Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post/Sanur Only weeks before the Oct. 1, 2005 bombing tragedy in Kuta and Jimbaran, the Chilean government opened its honorary consulate office here in Bali.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Two JI militants in RP: Military
Two JI militants in RP: MilitaryPHILIPPINES: Two top Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) militants are still hiding in the southern Philippines and continuing to fund local terrorist activities despite intensified military offensives, the armed forces chief said on Thursday.Gen.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Busway to get more women drivers
Busway to get more women drivers JAKARTA: Busway operator TransJakarta Busway revealed on Thursday that at least one third of its drivers would be women."They drive well, they hit the brakes smoothly ...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
Are hard-liners deviants or true believers?
Are hard-liners deviants or true believers?Ahmad Najib Burhani, Jakarta Some of the moderate and liberal Muslims (I consider myself as part of this group) often charge that hard-liners, jihadists, terrorists and suicide bombers are not true believers.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
ASEAN will continue to engage
ASEAN will continue to engage Myanmar despite U.S. criticismJim Gomez Associated Press/Busan, South KoreaSoutheast Asian governments will continue to engage Myanmar and avoid doing anything that might prompt it to withdraw from the region's main trade group, the organization's chief said on...
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
JP/17/FEAR
JP/17/FEARchecked --JSR 'RCTI' to air 'Fear Factor Indonesia'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.
Fri, 18 Nov 2005
RI sends more aid to Pakistan
RI sends more aid to Pakistan JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has sent a second batch of humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Pakistan, the Indonesian Embassy in Pakistan has said.The embassy was quoted as saying by Antara that Indonesia dispatched 13 tons of supplies worth Rp 750 million...
Fri, 18 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.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Rice chides ASEAN countries for being soft on Myanmar
Rice chides ASEAN countries for being soft on MyanmarAgence France-Presse, Busan, South KoreaU.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday chided Southeast Asian nations for failing to speak out strongly enough against human rights abuses in Myanmar, which she called one of the world's...
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Three alleged terrorists flown to Bali
Three alleged terrorists flown to BaliThe Jakarta Post/Semarang/BandungThree Islamic militants believed to be members of terrorist cells linked to killed bomber Azahari bin Husin were transferred on Wednesday to Bali from Semarang as part of police efforts to shed light into their possible roles in...
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
TV Today: Friday, November 18, 2005
TV Today: Friday, November 18, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Film7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Aceh completes drafting of new bill on govt administration
Aceh completes drafting of new bill on govt administrationRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Aceh provincial legislative council has completed drafting a new bill on the governing of Aceh, which would allow former rebels to set up local political parties that could participate in next...
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Airport taxis
Airport taxis Upon my arrival at the Jakarta airport at midnight from Bali, I witnessed one of the most blatant and disgusting examples of corruption and intimidation.I was harassed constantly from the exit door by a large number of taxi drivers, but I forced my way to an Express taxi through all...
Thu, 17 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.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Regions development would curb migration
Regions development would curb migrationTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis is the third in a series of articles on the city administration's treatment of unskilled migrants who migrate to Jakarta after the Idul Fitri holidays.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Garuda plans to start flights to India
Garuda plans to start flights to IndiaVicki Kwong, Bloomberg/Hong KongPT Garuda Indonesia, the nation's largest airline, plans to start flights to India to tap rising travel to the world's second-most populous nation and expand overseas routes as it seeks to return to profit.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Over 500 civil servants get sanction for going AWOL
Over 500 civil servants get sanction for going AWOLDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt least 557 civil servants who were absent without leave on the first two days of work after the long Idul Fitri holiday will receive punishment, including demotion, a city official says.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
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.
Thu, 17 Nov 2005
Public loses environmental case
Public loses environmental casePEKANBARU, Riau Island: A legal foundation is planning to file an appeal at the high court after losing a case against 10 firms accused of being responsible for spreading haze in Pekanbaru city between January and March this year.