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Thu, 10 Nov 2005
1. Berly--
1. Berly-- 3 x 15;JP;PRB; ANPAk..r.. Aceh-peace-sustainability JP/ / A noble strategy for lasting peace in Aceh province 2. Basri-- JP/7/Opinion page2 x 21 Challenges for leaders in this fast moving world 3. Cartoon
Thu, 10 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.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
600,000 workers to lose jobs
600,000 workers to lose jobsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSome 600,000 workers in Greater Jakarta are likely to lose their jobs next year, following the implementation of new provincial minimum wage, the Employers' Association of Indonesia (Apindo) said on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Ancol train in high demand
Ancol train in high demand JAKARTA: The Greater Jakarta branch of state railway company PT KAI reported on Tuesday that it had successfully completed a trial of train services for tourists wishing to visit Ancol Dreamland in North Jakarta.
Thu, 10 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...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Wynne comfortably through in Jakarta Open first round
Wynne comfortably through in Jakarta Open first roundMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National number two Wynne Prakusya was on familiar ground at the US$25,000 Jakarta ITF Women's Open at the Hilton hotel on Wednesday, outclassing wildcard Maya Rosa in a straight sets win.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Bakrie expects sales to double
Bakrie expects sales to doublePT Bakrie & Brothers, a company with interests from property to telecommunications, expects sales to double this year, helped by the plantation and infrastructure businesses, an official said.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Interest hikes deal big blow to borrowers
Interest hikes deal big blow to borrowersUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThis month's bank statement on his mortgage payment came as somewhat of a shock for Budi Nur Yasin, a 32-year-old employee at a private company living in Garut, West Java, who found that he now has to dig deeper into...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
SBY's 1.8 million hectare disaster?
SBY's 1.8 million hectare disaster? We all remember Soeharto's disastrous 1 million hectare sawah (rice field) project in Central Kalimantan, the consequences of which still affect the province.Will President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) attach his name to an even bigger ecological, sociological,...
Thu, 10 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.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Azahari's run ends in deadly raid
Azahari's run ends in deadly raidThe Jakarta Post Malang/JakartaFugitive bombmaker Azahari bin Husin, who is blamed for three major terror attacks in the country in the past three years, was killed in a police raid on a house believed to be his hideout in the hilly area of Batu in the East Java...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Akbar, teacher make peace
Akbar, teacher make peace JAKARTA: Former House of Representatives speaker Akbar Tandjung has agreed to drop his lawsuit against a senior high school teacher who wrote a civics textbook he deemed libelous.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Police uncover terrorist training camp in jungle on Seram Island
Police uncover terrorist training camp in jungle on Seram IslandChris Brummitt, Associated Press, Jakarta Antiterror police discovered a recently abandoned jungle training camp where militants taught bomb-making skills to scores of extremists, security officials said on Wednesday, weeks after...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Nightspots closed on Heroes Day
Nightspots closed on Heroes DaySURABAYA: As part of efforts to respect National Heroes Day that falls on Thursday, the Surabaya city government has banned nightspots from operating for two days starting on Wednesday.The nightspots will be allowed to reopen on Friday.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Musicians to stage concert for peace
Musicians to stage concert for peaceA number of Balinese musicians will together organize a special charity music concert themed Bali Peace Love Harmony at Mal Bali Galeria, Kuta, on Sunday, Nov.13.Around 13 bands are due to perform at the concert, which will feature one of their songs recorded in...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Complaints over tax laws acknowledged
Complaints over tax laws acknowledgedRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing intense opposition from the business community over proposed amendments to the tax legislation, the government pledged on Wednesday that it would soften its stance by agreeing to significantly review them.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 10, 2005
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 10, 2005 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibition* Fine Arts Molecola by Made Wianta at Gaya Fusion Art Space, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252 or 979253, until Nov. 12 Performances* Flavour Band, Hard Rock Hotel, Jl. Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta (Tel.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Remain of Japanese soldiers excavated
Remain of Japanese soldiers excavatedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJapanese researchers have excavated a mass grave containing the remains of Japanese soldiers who died in World War II on the remote Papuan island of Wakde, which was the scene of heavy fighting, Antara reported on Tuesday.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
TV Today: Friday, November 11, 2005
TV Today: Friday, November 11, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Koran Recital6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Talk Show: Kiat Sehat9:30 Psychology10:30 Religious Teachings11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Inquisition in Indonesia
Inquisition in Indonesia Civilians rampaging like wild elephants in the jungle, trampling on the rights of the people; making kangaroo court judgments on what people can think or say or do; condemning the populace if they don't conform to narrow self-righteous mind think; issuing dictums, or fatwas...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
President aims for inflation below 10%
President aims for inflation below 10%Agencies, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said the government will aim at better coordination with the central bank so that fiscal and monetary policies will help bring inflation below 10 percent by the end of 2006.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Terrorists see oil as new weapon
Terrorists see oil as new weaponYoussef M. Ibrahim, CG News The global oil market environment is becoming a target of opportunity for terrorists and world powers. The terrorists increasingly see disruptions of oil facilities as a valid strategy in their war against governments that they oppose.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Azahari's run ends in deadly raid
Azahari's run ends in deadly raidThe Jakarta Post Malang/JakartaFugitive bombmaker Azahari bin Husin, who is blamed for three major terror attacks in the country in the past three years, was killed in a police raid on a house believed to be his hideout in the hilly area of Batu in the East Java...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Police chief demoted over arson attack on KPUD office
Police chief demoted over arson attack on KPUD officeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, MedanThe Central Tapanuli Police chief was removed from his post on Wednesday following an arson attack on the regional General Elections Commission (KPUD) office two weeks ago.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
1. AZAHARI: 1 X 24
1. AZAHARI: 1 X 24 Azahari killed in raid 2. FREEDOM: 2 X 25 Religious freedom still restricted in RI: Report 3. SBY: 1 x 30 Cabinet reshuffle to be minor
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
1. Angry Sutiyoso threatens undisciplined subordinates Page 8
1. Angry Sutiyoso threatens undisciplined subordinates Page 8 2. Wynne Prakusya beats Maya Rosa in Women's Open Page 10 3. Capturing home culture on a cell phone Page 18
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Government unsure of fuel prices adjustment next year
Government unsure of fuel prices adjustment next yearLeony Aurora and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile global oil prices are on the decline, the government remains unsure of whether to readjust fuel prices next year, depending on whether the declining trend of oil prices is here to...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Kalla visits Aceh, monitors peace process
Kalla visits Aceh, monitors peace processNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehVice President Jusuf Kalla visited Aceh on Wednesday to monitor post-tsunami reconstruction and hold talks on the progress in the historic peace process with former separatist rebels in the province.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
RI police identify
RI police identify 2 suicide bombers (2x15)Police identify two suicide bombers in last month's attacks on Bali islandPolice said on Wednesday they had identified two of three suicide bombers killed in last month's attacks on crowded restaurants on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Thu, 10 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.
Thu, 10 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.
Thu, 10 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.
Thu, 10 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
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov,9, 2005
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov,9, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Waters...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
4. Munir --- 2x22
4. Munir --- 2x22 Congressmen put pressure on Susilo over Munir case or Congressmen urge Susilo to solve Munir case
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
JP/19/PERPUS
JP/19/PERPUS'Smart Library' is ex-minister's long-held dreamWahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post/Malang, East Java After retiring as a state official, Malik Fadjar, former religious affairs minister during President BJ Habibie's administration and former education minister during the...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Security officials in hot water over latest Poso incident
Security officials in hot water over latest Poso incidentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaSenior lawmakers in the House of Representatives lashed out at top security officials following the latest terror attacks in Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Airlines responsible for refueling process
Airlines responsible for refueling processLeony Aurora and Anissa S. Febrina, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile an investigation into the alleged adulteration of jet fuel in Makassar continues, a minister declared on Wednesday that airlines were also partly responsibility for any irregularities during...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
'Govt to blame for urbanization'
'Govt to blame for urbanization'In a bid to keep unskilled migrant workers out of Jakarta, the city administration is planning to raid residential areas where they are suspected of living. Some observers have raised concerns about the policy, arguing that it violates people's rights of movement...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Devi Durga undergoes transformation down the ages
Devi Durga undergoes transformation down the agesThe Jakarta Post, DenpsasarFrom classical times to the present day, Mahisasura-mardini, popularly known as Devi Durga, has played a significant role in Balinese culture and religion, as well as Indonesian art and culture in general.
Thu, 10 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.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Premium cars make their debut in Japan
Premium cars make their debut in JapanPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, TokyoSocial status and prestige are an important consideration when buying a new car, apart from functionality.Emerging markets in Asia -- driven by high economic growth in China and India -- are luring automotive...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Arts workshop to be held in Denpasar
Arts workshop to be held in DenpasarAround 22 artists from 11 countries will take part in a joint performing arts parade at Ksirnawa Arts Center in Denpasar on Nov. 26.The program involves artists from Asia Pacific Countries including Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand,...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
;AP;
;AP; ANPAf..r.. C-PESEK-COLUMN Goodbye Obsolete G-7, Meet the Relevant G-20: William Pesek Jr. JP/16/PowerGoodbye Obsolete G-7, Meet the Relevant G-20: William Pesek Jr. William Pesek Jr. Bloomberg Australia Australia, with 20 million people and a $618 billion economy, is rarely thought of as a...
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Major blazes hit South Jakarta
Major blazes hit South JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo fires broke out in South Jakarta early Wednesday morning, causing billions of rupiah in losses and heavy traffic on the first day that offices opened after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
A noble strategy for lasting peace in Aceh province
A noble strategy for lasting peace in Aceh provinceBerly Martawardaya, Siena, Italy Machiavelli once said that a prince never lacks legitimate reasons to break his promise.But the knowledge that a particular prince often breaks his promise undermines most of its worth.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Sixty-year-old killed in clash between village youths
Sixty-year-old killed in clash between village youthsSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, TegalA clash between youths from two neighboring villages in Jatinegara district, Tegal regency in Central Java claimed the life of a 60-year-old man.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Police keeps hunt down terror suspect
Police keeps hunt down terror suspectAMBON, Maluku: Maluku provincial police are still tracking down Arsyad, a Muslim cleric who has been accused of helping to wage a terror campaign of bombing and shooting across Maluku province recently.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Oct. 12, 2002: Bombs rip through two Bali nightclubs, killing 202
Oct. 12, 2002: Bombs rip through two Bali nightclubs, killing 202 people, mostly foreigners. The trials of the suspected perpetrators of the attacks reveal the roles of Malaysian nationals Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top in assembling the bombs.Aug. 5, 2003: Bomb rocks J.W.
Thu, 10 Nov 2005
Govt won't question U.S. over al-Farouq's escape
Govt won't question U.S. over al-Farouq's escapeMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda said on Wednesday that his office had no plans to seek an explanation from the U.S. over the escape of Omar al-Farouq from a U.S.