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Fri, 11 Nov 2005
RI jazzer among 57 killed in Jordan blast
RI jazzer among 57 killed in Jordan blastAgencies Jakarta/AmmanAn Indonesian jazz musician was among the 57 people killed in the triple bombings of Western-owned hotels in the Jordanian capital of Amman, while two other Indonesian musicians were among the more than 100 injured.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
RI woman and Rp 500 m
RI woman and Rp 500 m It is very interesting to read the articles in The Jakarta Post about this trial-and-error plan. We, Indonesians, are always making "breakthroughs", which is actually positive in the sense that a rule is made to fit our own culture.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
SBY to open Asian parliament forum
SBY to open Asian parliament forum JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to open the 8th general assembly of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD) on Saturday here.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Bringing out the sun for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
Bringing out the sun for the 2008 Beijing OlympicsMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Beijing On average days, the beautiful vistas of the Forbidden City are shaded in gray. Like a thin layer of cloth draped over a lamp, the sun shines bashfully on this traffic-clogged metropolis once...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Malaysian bomb fugitive's life in the shadows
Malaysian bomb fugitive's life in the shadowsMark Bendeich, Reuters/Kuala LumpurAzahari bin Husin, one of Asia's most-wanted Islamic militants and suspected bomb mastermind, is an expert at suffering. It has been his companion for years.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Wynne out for revenge against Fuda
Wynne out for revenge against FudaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local hopeful Wynne Prakusya will have the chance to get her own back against top seeded Ryoko Fuda of Japan on Friday in the US$25,000 Jakarta ITF Women's Open.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Batu raid a boost for antiterror squad
Batu raid a boost for antiterror squadEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHaving been told of the death of Dr. Azahari in a police raid on the bombmaker's hideout, National Police chief Gen. Sutanto was eager to reach Batu in Malang.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Good deeds during Ramadhan
Good deeds during Ramadhan? It is amazing to see that recently another hardliner Muslim group targeting shops and restaurants during this Ramadhan period. ? As I understand that they are supposed to be fasting and when they are fasting they are supposed to do good deeds during this season.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Poso Police chief replaced after attack
Poso Police chief replaced after attackEva Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Poso Police chief was removed from his post on Thursday following the beheading of three schoolgirls and the shooting of two others in the regency recently.Adj. Sr. Comr. M.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Asia's retailers upbeat in Q3
Asia's retailers upbeat in Q3 SINGAPORE: Asia's retail sector generally reported upbeat rental and occupancy rates in the third quarter of 2005 with China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and India particularly buoyant, a property consultancy's report said on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Winning hearts and minds to prevent terrorism
Winning hearts and minds to prevent terrorismEstananto, Frankfurt Vice President Jusuf Kalla in a recent interview said that the government would take stronger measures in the war against terrorism, including taking a closer look at pesantren (Islamic boarding schools).
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Kalimantan buffer-zone: Palms oil or eco-tourism?
Kalimantan buffer-zone: Palms oil or eco-tourism?Siswo Pramono, The Hague Indonesia should develop an economic buffer-zone in the northern parts of Kalimantan in order to improve security in the areas along its border with Malaysia.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Urban heroes work for the future
Urban heroes work for the futureThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesians commemorate Hero's Day to remember those who had taken part in the country's long struggle for independence on Nov. 10.However, 60 years down the line, the term hero (pahlawan) has expanded beyond the aging veterans who fought...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Munir poisoned 'during flight'
Munir poisoned 'during flight'JAKARTA: A University of Indonesia toxicologist Ridla Bakri told the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday that Munir was most likely poisoned during the flight from Jakarta to Singapore."It's impossible that it occurred in Jakarta.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Azahari's death won't eliminate terror threat, experts caution
Azahari's death won't eliminate terror threat, experts cautionTiarma Siboro and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death of Azahari bin Husin, one of the most wanted terrorists in Southeast Asia, has dealt a serious blow to the terror network, but officials and experts cautioned that...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
JP/13/Banti
JP/13/BantiBantimurung, The Kingdom of Butterflies Andi Hajramurni Correspondent/Ujung Pandang British zoologist Alfred Russel Wallace once called Bantimurung National Recreation Park the Kingdom of Butterflies. The park is home to butterflies of numerous colors, patterns and sizes.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Why English language?
Why English language?From Media Indonesia It is a common practice, nowadays, among university students to mix English and their local dialects in day-to-day life. Lecturers too are doing the same thing.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
JP/7/IGOR3
JP/7/IGOR3 Igor O'Neill, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Oct. 7 announced the government's plan to spend Rp 150 billion (US$15 million) to buy 10 million coal stoves as a part of the government efforts to diversify energy resources and to reduce the costly subsidy for kerosene.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Quiet Batu finds itself in eye of storm
Quiet Batu finds itself in eye of stormWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Batu, East JavaThe hideout of Azahari bin Husin, a bombmaker who had a key role in the deadliest terrorist attacks in Southeast Asia, is located in the quiet Flamboyan housing complex.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
JavaBrew-Yogya-AdisuciptoAirport
JavaBrew-Yogya-AdisuciptoAirportJP/17/ADISUCAdisucipto aims to become Java cargo service hubSlamet Susanto The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaYogyakarta's Adisucipto Airport is preparing itself to become the hub of cargo services for the Java region, especially for the southern part of the island.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Bonded zones for Batam
Bonded zones for Batam The government has finally moved firmly to resolve several years of controversy and political debate over the status of Batam, an island 30 kilometers southeast of Singapore, by declaring it only to be an enhanced bonded zone, not a full free trade zone (FTZ) as demanded by...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Suspicion keeps Muslim-Christian tension intact
Suspicion keeps Muslim-Christian tension intactRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSuspicion and distrust still prevail in the relationship between Muslims and Christians in the country, therefore more dialogs are imperative to promote religious harmony, a leading Muslim says.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
The problem with
The problem with visas in Indonesia I am a expatriate from the United States who has been married to an Indonesian woman for over 10 happy years now. I enjoyed my stays in Indonesian very much and dreamed about retiring there one day to enjoy the warm weather and the warm-hearted people.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Indonesia condemns Jordan bomb attacks
Indonesia condemns Jordan bomb attacksThe Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono condemned on Thursday the deadly bomb attacks on Western hotels in Jordan that killed 57 people, including one Indonesian citizen.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
No mercy from Susilo for three Poso murderers
No mercy from Susilo for three Poso murderersMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono refused to grant clemency to three men sentenced to death for inciting communal violence in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso in 2000.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 49
1. ANALYSIS: 1 X 49 Indonesia raises ante in the war on terrorism 2. SYDNEY 2 X 20 Australia welcomes Azahari's reported death 3. CHINA: 1 X 40 Bringing out the sun for 2008 China Olympics
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
From Suara Pembaruan
From Suara Pembaruan Since the Subversion Law was repealed, the security forces no longer have the power to take preemptive measures. Meanwhile, the terrorist actions continue. Actually, what we need is a legal system under which we can take preemptive measures, including repressive actions.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Rental rates continue upward trend
Rental rates continue upward trend The average asking gross rent of mid-up leased apartment units continued to climb upwards in the second quarter of this year, partly due to the increase in the oil price in the first three months.
Fri, 11 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.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
'Smart Library' is former-minister's long-held dream
'Smart Library' is former-minister's long-held dreamWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East JavaAfter retiring as a state official, Malik Fadjar, former religious affairs minister during President BJ Habibie's administration and former education minister during the administration of...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
PT Newmont clarifies
PT Newmont clarifies First and foremost, we would like to extend our gratitude for The Jakarta Post's interview with Noke Kiroyan, President Director of PT Newmont Pacific Nusantara (PTNPN), which was covered in your article entitled High royalties, high taxes not attractive to investors on page 13...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
RI musician killed in Amman
RI musician killed in AmmanAgencies, Jakarta/AmmanAn Indonesian jazz musician was among the 57 people killed in the triple bombings of Western-owned hotels in the Jordanian capital of Amman, while two other Indonesian musicians were among the more than 100 injured.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
SE Asia army chiefs seek cooperation
SE Asia army chiefs seek cooperation THE PHILIPPINES: Senior military officers from the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are due to meet on Friday to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and other security threats, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Sumitomo plans power, mining sector expansion
Sumitomo plans power, mining sector expansionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSumitomo Corporation, one of Japan's oldest and leading business icon's, is set to expand its power, mining and transportation businesses in Indonesia, on the back of abundant resources and fairly stable...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Raid against terror shocks residents
Raid against terror shocks residentsID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Batu, East JavaHerawati became animated when she shared her account of the police raid on Wednesday on a house used as a hideout by fugitive Azahari bin Husin, the al-Qaeda leader for Southeast Asia.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Singapore Telecom net profit rises 5.7%
Singapore Telecom net profit rises 5.7%Andrea Tan, Bloomberg, Singapore Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Southeast Asia's largest telephone company, posted an unexpected gain in fiscal second- quarter profit after signing up more users in India and Indonesia.Net income rose 5.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Why English language?
Why English language?From Media Indonesia It is a common practice, nowadays, among university students to mix English and their local dialects in day-to-day life. Lecturers too are doing the same thing.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
BlueScope to spend A$277.5m in India, RI
BlueScope to spend A$277.5m in India, RIBloomberg, MelbourneBlueScope Steel Ltd., Australia's largest steelmaker, plans to spend a total of A$277.5 million (US$203 million) building plants in India and Indonesia to tap growing demand for the alloy in Asia.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
1. Reax -- 48 pts 5 cols 2lines (2x30)
1. Reax -- 48 pts 5 cols 2lines (2x30) Azahari's death won't erase terror threat, experts warn 2. Wife -- 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x28)Azahari's family accepts his death 3. Azahari -- 36 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x14)Malaysian bomb fugitive's life in the shadows 4.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
On insight program
On insight program A few days ago I saw on TV the SBS "Insight" Program from Jakarta and I would like to make some comments to both you, your readers and the others involved in the Insight Program.Thang Nguyen's argument that Australians are racists referring to Arthur Calwell's quote "Two wongs...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Azahari family accepts his death
Azahari family accepts his deathJasbant Singh, Associated Press/Kuala LumpurThe family of a top Malaysian terror suspect killed by police in Indonesia is resigned to his death but hopes his remains can be sent home for burial, a spokesman said on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Trisakti to hold int'l PR conference
Trisakti to hold int'l PR conference JAKARTA: The Trisakti International Business School (TIBS) will hold an International Public Relations Association (IPRA) conference on Nov. 22 and Nov. 23.The conference -- titled Building Trust and Credibility Through the Power of Public Relations -- will be...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Supreme Court
Supreme Court trading RI women? We refer to the news item Want to marry RI woman? Pay Rp 500m in deposit (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 10, page 2).We are outraged and disturbed when reading the subject article.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Stocks fall for a third day on inflation concerns
Stocks fall for a third day on inflation concernsClaire Leow and Aloysius Unditu, Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesian stocks fell for a third day. Lenders such as PT Bank Central Asia led declines on concern the government is struggling to contain inflation, prompting speculation the nation faces higher...
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, November 11, 2005
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Friday, November 11, 2005 Exhibition * Fine Arts Penanggulangan HIV/AIDS dengan Seni sebagai Alat at Lembaga Indonesia Perancis - LIP, Jl. Sagan No. 3 (Tel. 0274- 566520), 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., from Nov. 28 to Dec.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Philippine exports drop in September
Philippine exports drop in September MANILA: Philippine exports dropped 1.2 percent year-on-year to US$3.599 billion in September, dragged down by weak demand for electronics, the National Statistics Office said on Thursday.The figure came after a 0.8 percent rise in August.
Fri, 11 Nov 2005
Police link Azahari to latest suicide bombings in Bali
Police link Azahari to latest suicide bombings in BaliReuters, Denpasar/BaliTerrorist suspect Azahari Husin had strong links to suicide bombings at three restaurants in Bali last month, police said for the first time on Thursday, a day after the wanted Islamic militant was killed in a gun battle.
Fri, 11 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, 10 Nov 2005
Cabinet reshuffle to be minor
Cabinet reshuffle to be minorMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono announced on Wednesday he would make few changes to the Cabinet and seek singular loyalty from his aides following the minor reshuffle.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Angry Sutiyoso threatens AWOL subordinates
Angry Sutiyoso threatens AWOL subordinatesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile Wednesday was officially the first day of work after the week-long Idul Fitri holiday, many civil servants ignored threats of demotion and sanctions to extend their holiday by at least another day.