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Tue, 15 Nov 2005
The Constitutional Court: Don't let the sky fall in
The Constitutional Court: Don't let the sky fall inMohamad Mova Al 'Afghani, Jakarta "The state (shall) give priority to the education budget (by allocating) at least 20 percent of the state as well as regional budgets to meet the requirements of implementing national education.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Indonesians seek Australian asylum
Indonesians seek Australian asylumAUSTRALIA: Seven Indonesians who waded ashore in Australia's remote northwest a week ago are asylum seekers, immigration officials said on Monday.The seven -- four men, a woman and two children -- are from West Timor and were picked up at Cape Londonderry.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
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JP/ / Constitutional Court: 'Uphold the law, but don't let the sky fall in'Mohamad Mova Al 'Afghani Jakarta "The state [shall] give priority to the education budget [by allocating] at least twenty percent of the state as well as regional budgets to meet the requirements of implementing national...
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Specter of Cabinet reshuffle haunts President Susilo
Specter of Cabinet reshuffle haunts President SusiloJohn McBeth, The Straits Times/Asian News Network, Singapore It has been the hottest topic in Indonesian politics, but it was left to one of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's own ministers to utter what for many Indonesian commentators has now...
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Ministry gets tough on shipping lines over THC
Ministry gets tough on shipping lines over THCThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government plans to get tough on shipping lines' representatives who fail to present their permits as well as those who refuse to reduce terminal handling charges (THC) at ports, a minister says.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
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Plantation employees demand higher salaries Page 5 Christina Kim wins LPGA Tournament of Champions Page 9 Wilson T, cross-cultural poet and translator Page 20
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Boat accident kills mother, daughter
Boat accident kills mother, daughterPEKANBARU, Riau: A speed boat traveling between Bengkalis and Selatpanjang here capsized on Sunday evening, leaving two people dead. The two fatalities were Asnah, 44 and her daughter Rosa Aslina, three. The other 48 passengers survived the accident.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Houses checked in terrorist hunt
Houses checked in terrorist huntAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFeeling an obligation to help police in their duty to find terror suspects, Dini, 22, a student of the University of Indonesia, in Depok, West Java, welcomed a police check on her rented room.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Workers push for survey on minimum wage
Workers push for survey on minimum wageTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorHundreds of workers grouped under the Coalition of Bogor Workers demanded on Monday that the team in charge to assessing the minimum wage conduct a survey on living costs before determining the workers' minimum cost of...
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Bush policies destabilizing for Asia: PERC survey
Bush policies destabilizing for Asia: PERC surveyAgence France-Presse, SingaporeThe policies of U.S. President George W. Bush and his administration have been destabilizing for Asia with Washington seen as a bully, according to a poll released on Monday of senior foreign business executives working...
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
GAM surrenders 59 weapons
GAM surrenders 59 weaponsNani Afrida and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/JakartaThe Free Aceh Movement (GAM) began on Monday the third of four phases of disarmament, handing in 59 weapons to foreign monitors in a remote field in West Aceh regency.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, November 16, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, November 16, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Dialogue: Showbiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Bombmaker's disciples still on the loose: Police
Bombmaker's disciples still on the loose: PoliceThe Jakarta Post, Malang/Majalengka/Bandung/JakartaPolice chief Gen. Sutanto warned people on Wednesday to remain vigilant as disciples of master bombmaker Azahari bin Husin were still on the loose.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
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Headings1. APBD -- 2x18 City likely to up budget to Rp 17t for next year 2. SULIANTI -- 1x36 Sulianti Saroso Hospital alone in bird flu war 3. MAID -- 2x28 Demand for maids, nannies high after Idul Fitri 4. BURUH -- 1x40 Workers push for survey on minimum wage 5.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
City likely to up budget to Rp 17t for next year
City likely to up budget to Rp 17t for next yearDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration is likely to propose Rp 17 trillion for next year's budget, or an 18 percent increase from the current 2005 budget of Rp 14.3 trillion.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Incentives offered in bill on waste
Incentives offered in bill on wasteThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter holding a series of public hearings across the country, the government has announced it will submit next month a bill on waste management to the House of Representatives that offers incentives for parties involved in managing garbage.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Families of crash victims insist on suing Boeing
Families of crash victims insist on suing BoeingApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanFamilies of the September Mandala crash victims insist they will file suit against U.S. aircraft-maker Boeing Corp.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
JP/17/DIAGN
JP/17/DIAGNDual diagnosis a problem of drug addiction and pathologyDavid & Joyce Djaelani Gordon Contributors Yayasan Harapan Permata Hati Kita BogorDani (not his real name), is 42; he is a drug addict, and one with a mental disorder.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Latest Poso attack 'purely criminal'
Latest Poso attack 'purely criminal' PALU, Central Sulawesi: The recent attack on teenager Tofan Sonpa in Poso Pesisir district here had nothing to do with previous incidents allegedly linked to religious sentiment, police said on Monday.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
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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.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Jakarta's plight: Massing migrants or woeful planning?
Jakarta's plight: Massing migrants or woeful planning?This week, the Jakarta administration will launch a large-scale crackdown on unskilled migrants who have entered the city after the Idul Fitri holiday. Governor Sutiyoso's administration has blamed migrants as the source of many urban problems.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
1. TERROR: 1 X 38
1. TERROR: 1 X 38 Azahari's disciples still on the loose: Police 2. POSO: 3 X 18 Relatives of three beheaded girls up pressure for justice 3. MIGRATION: 1 X 35 Overpopulation remains a threat for Jakarta 4. FAMILY: 3 X 16 Azahari's brother gets lesson in Jakarta red tape 5.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Stock index falls to 7-week low; Astra declines
Stock index falls to 7-week low; Astra declinesSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaIndonesia's key stock index dropped to its lowest in seven weeks. Auto retailer PT Astra International led declines after the company said vehicle sales are slowing because of higher interest rates.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
The last phases of the Aceh peace agreement
The last phases of the Aceh peace agreementOmar Halim, JakartaThe third phase of the decommissioning of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) weapons, to be followed by the withdrawal of the non- organic Indonesian Military and police forces, is currently taking place.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
JP1/1/TERROR
JP1/1/TERRORAzahari's disciples still on the loose: Police chiefThe Jakarta Post Malang/Majalengka/Bandung/JakartaPolice chief Gen. Sutanto warned people on Wednesday to remain vigilant as disciples of master bombmaker Azahari bin Husin were still on the loose.
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
World Bank's IFC may lend $140 million to Danamon
World Bank's IFC may lend $140 million to DanamonSoraya Permatasari, Bloomberg/JakartaInternational Finance Corp., the World Bank's investment arm, may extend a loan of as much as Rp 1.4 trillion (US$140 million) to PT Bank Danamon to support the Indonesian lender's plan to lend to small-scale...
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
Indonesian perception of Australia: It really isn't a laughing matter
Indonesian perception of Australia: It really isn't a laughing matterS.P. SETH, Sydney In the last month or so, Indonesia has featured quite a few times on prime-time Australian television. The context for these stories has been terrorism in Indonesia, particularly with reference to the Bali...
Tue, 15 Nov 2005
ADB lends $30m to Indonesia
ADB lends $30m to Indonesia MANILA: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it would extend US$330 million in loans to Indonesia to improve the decentralization process in that country.This in turn will help improve the delivery of basic services at the local government level, the ADB said...
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Bartele/BuGils closed down
Quote:Originally posted by WebMaster:He had not been the same since he had come back from his holiday to Indonesia two months earlier. hehe...its easy to make daddy worries :p
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Tenders for govt projects to be announced
Tenders for govt projects to be announcedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, MakassarTo avoid collusion and nepotism, the government will publicize all tenders for projects funded by the state and regional budgets, starting next year.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Police scour jungle for more caches
Police scour jungle for more cachesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bomb squad combed on Sunday the Bojonegoro teak forest area in East Java to locate ammunition caches of terrorists that are reportedly hidden there, while the antiterror squad continued the manhunt for Noordin M.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Wynne double winner at Jakarta Open
Wynne double winner at Jakarta OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian tennis hopeful Wynne Prakusya gave herself a boost in confidence ahead of the Southeast Asian Games by winning two titles at the US$25,000 Jakarta ITF Women's Open on Sunday.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
EU official to visit RI to discuss bird flu
EU official to visit RI to discuss bird fluThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe European health commissioner Markos Kyprianou will arrive in Jakarta on Monday to discuss avian influenza, food safety and sanitary issues with Indonesian authorities, the European Union (EU) Delegation of the European...
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Poor still lining up for assistance payments
Poor still lining up for assistance paymentsDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta office of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS Jakarta) has registered over 28,000 new families that may be eligible to benefit from the government's cash assistance program.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
No let-up seen in debate over tax law amendments
No let-up seen in debate over tax law amendmentsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fuss over the newly proposed tax law amendments has erupted again, with a powerful business group reiterating its call for business-friendly terms in the draft revisions to prevent any harm being done to the country's...
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Jakarta's poor still line up for cash aid
Jakarta's poor still line up for cash aidDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta office of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS Jakarta) has registered over 28,000 new families that may be eligible to benefit from the government's cash assistance program.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
SE Asia militaries cooperate on terror
SE Asia militaries cooperate on terror THE PHILIPPINES: Senior military officials from the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Friday to step up cooperation to fight terrorism and other emerging security threats, such as the spread of bird flu.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Experts divided on Jakarta's prospects of water crisis
Experts divided on Jakarta's prospects of water crisisDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile agreeing that the supply of raw water from the Jatiluhur reservoir in West Java was diminishing, experts differed on Saturday as to whether or not the capital was facing a water crisis.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Shunting locomotive hits electric train
Shunting locomotive hits electric train JAKARTA: A locomotive shunting to Rajawali train station in Central Jakarta collided with an electric train traveling between Bekasi and Kota in Jakarta on Saturday afternoon, KCM reported.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
AirAsia eyes Brunei, new flights to RI, Cambodia
AirAsia eyes Brunei, new flights to RI, CambodiaAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's low-cost carrier AirAsia said on Sunday it soon hopes to fly to Brunei and to new destinations in Indonesia and Cambodia following the arrival of two new A320 Airbus aircraft in December.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Bogor police up border security
Bogor police up border security BOGOR: Bogor Police increased security measures at its border areas in the hope of netting fugitive terrorist Noordin M. Top, who is currently still at large, Antara reported on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
JP/13/Park
JP/13/Park Bantimurung: A cool respite from city life A nice-day trip for travelers and a great escape for Makassar City residents, Bantimurung National Recreational Park in South Sulawesi is a beautiful spot to enjoy nature and chill out.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
SE Asia militaries cooperate on terror
SE Asia militaries cooperate on terror THE PHILIPPINES: Senior military officials from the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Friday to step up cooperation to fight terrorism and other emerging security threats, such as the spread of bird flu.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Headings
Headings1. MISKIN -- 3x12 Jakarta's poor still line up for cash aid 2. SIDEWALK -- 1x25 Pedestrians to rule C. Jakarta 3. PAINT -- 1x25 High-end school helps neighbors 4. SPEAK -- 1x40 'Who wants to give up everything for others?'
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
RI seeks changes in Malacca patrol
RI seeks changes in Malacca patrol MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Indonesia is seeking some adjustments to the implementation of the joint air patrol of pirate-infested Strait of Malacca.Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Najib bin Abdul Razak said here over the weekend that he had been informed...
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Exclusive school reaches out to poorer neighbors
Exclusive school reaches out to poorer neighborsTantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post/Jakarta"It looks really nice, I wish our library could be repainted, too," pony-tailed Wulan, 8, whispered to her friends as they watched the repainting of State Elementary School No.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
2 more die of suspected bird flu
2 more die of suspected bird fluAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government announced on Sunday that a teenager who died on Tuesday was the sixth human fatality of avian flu, while two women suspected of having the virus died on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
Batam to get new promotion center
Batam to get new promotion center BATAM, Riau Islands: A new promotion center will soon open in Batam that will cater to all 10 provinces on Sumatra island.The center's management board director, Andi M.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
RI economic to post less robust growth, say analysts
RI economic to post less robust growth, say analystsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaWith both inflation and interest rates on the rise, Indonesia's economy is forecast to wrap up the year with lower-than-expected growth, analysts say, as consumption slows amid still-weak exports and investment.
Mon, 14 Nov 2005
TNI and practical politics
TNI and practical politicsFrom Kompas President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono recently asked Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto to reinstate the Territorial Command, a move that has created a wide-ranging debate.