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Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Tunisia to host world summit on information society
Tunisia to host world summit on information societyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tunisia -- a small Northern African country -- will host the second phase of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) from Nov. 16 to Nov.
Mon, 07 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,...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Indonesia blast U.S. over military relations
Indonesia blast U.S. over military relationsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian government has criticized United States lawmakers for stalling efforts to restore full military ties between the two countries, calling the move a groundless ploy.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans
Wildlife groups urge unified force to save Borneo's orangutans Sebastien Blanc Agence France Presse/Pontianak Leading environmental and wildlife agencies called Friday for a united effort to protect the habitats of Borneo's orangutans whose survival is threatened by mass deforestation.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Susilo starts selection of new Cabinet members
Susilo starts selection of new Cabinet membersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has started interviewing several people as candidates for members of his new Cabinet team, a source at the State Palace said.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Zebra dove farmers confident of bird flu measures
Zebra dove farmers confident of bird flu measuresEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Amid the bird flu scare in the country, bird farmers in Jakarta are confident in their approach for keeping their birds and families healthy.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Illegal logging crackdown adds to problems of border dwellers
Illegal logging crackdown adds to problems of border dwellersBambang Bider, Contributor/Pontianak People in the remote hamlet of Sungai Utik, Embaloh district, Kapuas Hulu regency, had laid out the red carpet to welcome Minister of Forestry Malam Sambat Kaban, who had planned to visit the part of...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Soeharto discharged from hospital
Soeharto discharged from hospitalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto has been discharged from Pertamina Hospital after two days of treatment.Haryanto Reksodiputro, a staff doctor at the hospital, said on Sunday that Soeharto had been admitted with a low red blood cell count but his...
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Joint operation to guard Malacca Strait
Joint operation to guard Malacca Strait JAKARTA: Four Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia, are currently finalizing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for a joint operation to guard the crucial Malacca Strait.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
No funds, no vets, and no way for RI to be free of bird flu
No funds, no vets, and no way for RI to be free of bird fluRendi A. Witular and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bandung For Eman, a veterinarian with the Tangerang administration in Banten, fighting the bird flu outbreak is like being a fireman who is only called to put out fires, rather...
Mon, 07 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, 07 Nov 2005
1. Poso (4x12)
1. Poso (4x12) TNI deploys one more battalion to Poso 2. Harto (1x32) Soeharto discharged from hospital 3. Cutline (1x36) Acehnese kids all fired up by toy guns 4. Terror (2x24) Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RI 5. Border (1x56) Logging crackdown adds to problems on border
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
SembCorp sells Bintan stake
SembCorp sells Bintan stake SINGAPORE: Marine and civil engineering conglomerate SembCorp Industries Ltd. has sold its entire interest in Bintan Lagoon Resort (BLR) resulting in a write-back of about S$18 million (US$ 10.59 million) into its financial accounts, the Straits Times reports.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Lampung park criticized for poor wildlife treatment
Lampung park criticized for poor wildlife treatment Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Environmentalists in Lampung lashed out at the Bumi Kedaton Safari Park (TWABK) management for treating animals under its care poorly.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RI
Australia warns of possible new terror attacks in RIAssociated Press, Sydney Australia has warned its citizens against traveling to Indonesia, saying it has credible evidence that terrorists are in the "advanced stages" of plotting a terror attack before the end of the year.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Portable backup device for digital photography
Portable backup device for digital photographyZatni Arbi, Contributor/Jakarta Imagine you are on a two-day mountain-climbing trip to a location famous for its exotic views.Or a week-long trip to scenic West Sumatra.
Mon, 07 Nov 2005
Bali bomb sites reopened
Bali bomb sites reopened DENPASAR: Two restaurants at Jimbaran beach on Bali Island that were bombed on Oct. 1 were reopened on Saturday.Four Hindu priests presided over a "cleansing" ceremony in front of the two restaurants: Kafe Nyoman and Kafe Menega.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Do it yourself - inside immigration
Do it yourself - inside immigration Recently I realized with some concern that my Indonesian visa was only valid four more days. Following the enlightened saying that there is a first time for everything in life, I tried to look forward to my first visit to the world-famous Indonesian Immigration...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Soeharto hospitalized for low hemoglobin
Soeharto hospitalized for low hemoglobin INDONESIA: Former president Soeharto has been admitted to hospital, suffering from a low hemoglobin count, a hospital official said Saturday."He was admitted yesterday (Friday) afternoon," said a member of staff at the information department of the Pertamina...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
RI finishes runner-up in Senior Bowl
RI finishes runner-up in Senior BowlThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national contract bridge team could have been on top of the world. Instead, the foursome of Henky Lasut, Eddy Manoppo, Denny Sacul and Munawar Sawirrudin has to settle for silver from the 3rd Senior Bowl, the sport's most prestigious...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
JewelFest hopes to make Singapore a jewelry shopping destination
JewelFest hopes to make Singapore a jewelry shopping destinationStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post/Singapore With its sparkle and shine, jewelry has long provided that extra glitz for the fashion world. But now jewelry is stepping out on its own and taking over center stage.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Azyumardi Azra: Islam, restraint and corruption
Azyumardi Azra: Islam, restraint and corruptionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prominent Muslim intellectual and rector at Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) in Ciputat, Banten, Prof. Azyumardi Azra is a friendly, humble person.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Reaching the Seven Summits
Reaching the Seven SummitsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dozens of trophies are left on the floor outside while documents are stacked on a table on the terrace.Three men, one of them shirtless, paint the inside room while young women add documents to the stack.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
[i]Terbang (Flying):
Terbang (Flying): A Compilation of Best Poems Designed by Saritaksu Editions Lintang Tabloid, pub. 3 Kucing kecil (3 Small Cats): A Compilation of Short Stories Designed by Saritaksu Editions Lintang Tabloid, Organizing Committee of Ubud Writers & Readers Festival 2005, pub.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
UI to host gastrointestinal symposium
UI to host gastrointestinal symposium The University of Indonesia's School of Medicine will organize an international symposium and workshop titled, Update in Gastrointestinal Malignancy.Experts from the United Kingdom, Australia and the Netherlands will present papers at the two-day symposium,...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Gigi goes platinum with religious rock album
Gigi goes platinum with religious rock albumArtist: Gigi Album: Raihlah Kemenangan Label: Sony-BMG Featured Single: Perdamaian Rating: *** out of *****Tari Danawidjaja, Contributor/Jakarta Come this year's Ramadhan, Gigi has done a very impressive job by releasing a re-packaged version of Raihlah...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Fifth human bird flu death confirmed, infections rise to nine
Fifth human bird flu death confirmed, infections rise to nineAgencies, Jakarta Two more cases of bird flu, including a 19-year-old woman who died in October, were confirmed on Saturday, bringing the total number of human infections in the country to nine.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Advertising icon loses fight against cancer
Advertising icon loses fight against cancer Indonesia advertising industry pioneer Ken Sudarto passed away at 65 on Saturday at 6 a.m. Singapore time (5 a.m. Jakarta time) after being treated at the Mount Elizabeth Hospital for lymphatic cancer.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Fire at Petronas Twin Towers
Fire at Petronas Twin Towers MALAYSIA: Hundreds of screaming and coughing moviegoers fled a cinema complex in the Petronas Twin Towers after a fire filled a shopping mall attached to the Malaysian landmark with thick, acrid smoke. No serious injuries were reported.
Sun, 06 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.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Youth: Report urges openness on youth and sexual health
Youth: Report urges openness on youth and sexual healthDuncan Graham, Contributor/Surabaya To stay healthy and to be responsible, Indonesian youth should have access to condoms and other contraceptives in places where they feel relaxed about obtaining them, says a report on sexual health based on...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Great Escapade at the Borobudur
Great Escapade at the Borobudur From Oct. 1 through Nov. 30, the Borobudur Hotel is offering a special program, the Great Escapade.Customers will receive one night's free stay after staying two consecutive nights at this world-class hotel.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Idul Fitri Across the World
Idul Fitri Across the World Marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadhan, Muslims across the world celebrate Idul Fitri.It was a joyful, victorious day for many people who fasted from sunrise to sunset throughout the month.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
JP/ /
JP/ / PRE-FIFTH VOYAGE OF UNDERSTANDING 2005 ACTIVITIESTantri Almira Wardhani University of Malang/Malang, East Java I am one of the young persons selected by ENCOMPASS Trust (www.encompasstrust.org) to partake in the sail training adventure aboard the Tall Ship, Prince William, with the Tall Ships...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Graphics competition at Binus
Graphics competition at Binus All high school and university students are invited to take part in the Multimedia and Computer Graphics Challenge 2005 at Bina Nusantara University (Binus), where they will have the opportunity to win a Rp 50 cash prize.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Home entertainment: Price war in audio-video market
Home entertainment: Price war in audio-video market The market is currently witnessing a price war, with several manufacturers lowering their prices amid sluggish sales, while others are slashing their prices to a level that makes their products competitive with Chinese products.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Get London for success
Get London for successSyahmedi Dean, Contributor/Jakarta Only a few local people in a big city like Jakarta can readily mention the names of fashion designers or fashion brand names from London. To change all that, the British Embassy in Jakarta and Glamour Inc.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Youth need 'open, accurate approach' to sexual health
Youth need 'open, accurate approach' to sexual health Duncan Graham Contributor/Surabaya To stay healthy and to be responsible, Indonesian youth should have access to condoms and other contraceptives in places where they feel relaxed about obtaining them, says a report on sexual health based on...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Betawi comedy at GKJ
Betawi comedy at GKJ Want to learn some Jakarta folklore? Then watch Komedi Betawi's performances at the Jakarta Arts Building (GKJ) on Nov. 11 and Nov. 15.Directed by Syaiful Amri, senior Betawi artists, such as Bolot, Nori, Edi Oglek, Kubil and Madih will perform two comedy- dramas, Air Susu...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Preparing for voyage aboard the 'Prince William'
Preparing for voyage aboard the 'Prince William'Tantri Almira Wardhani, University of Malang/Malang, East Java I am one of the young persons selected by ENCOMPASS Trust (www.encompasstrust.org) to partake in the sail training adventure aboard the Tall Ship, Prince William, with the Tall Ships Youth...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Trisakti to hold construction seminar
Trisakti to hold construction seminar Trisakti University will host an international seminar on the construction industry on Jan. 25 and Jan. 26.The seminar will feature keynote speaker Minister of Public Works Djoko Kirmanto, as well as international speakers such as Nigel Priestley, professor...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
The Family Gathering
The Family Gatheringby Iwan "Bung" Sulistiawan "Yan, what can we give to Bapak and Ibu?""Why? It's still two weeks from now, Mas," said Yanti to Edi, her husband."You know quite well that when it comes to the family gathering I always feel inferior.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Patching into the 'Buzz'
Patching into the 'Buzz' CampusBuzz was created by The Jakarta Post to better serve our readership, and is dedicated to young adults attending universities, vocational colleges and other tertiary or advanced learning institutions.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Now, it's purple gold
Now, it's purple goldStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post/Singapore Back then, it was yellow and later on, it was white. And now it comes in purple as gold now speaks of individuality with a hint of glamor.According to Billi Chen, Customer Service Assistant of Lee Hwa Jewellery, which is presenting its...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Public asked to watch over new neighbors
Public asked to watch over new neighborsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The time to ask for and offer forgiveness for any wrongdoings among neighbors during Idul Fitri holiday is over.Jakartans are now asked to monitor newcomers in their respective neighborhoods as the Jakarta Police lack...
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Sasya's paintings at Four Seasons
Sasya's paintings at Four Seasons Beautiful paintings in the exhibition Flowers from The Garden of Eden by celebrated artist Sasya Tranggono are on display at For Seasons Hotel Jakarta from Oct. 19 to Nov. 30.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Fires dash hopes in Jakarta during Idul Fitri
Fires dash hopes in Jakarta during Idul FitriAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Idul Fitri celebration was over for Parlan, 36, as he stared at what was left of his house on Jl. Kampung Muka in Lodan, North Jakarta, after a massive fire early on Saturday."I don't know what all this means.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Malay music: A culture in a coma
Malay music: A culture in a comaAde F. Paloh, Contributor/Jakarta An old verse from a classic Malay song by the legendary Said Effendy goes Mengapa kau termenung/oh adik berhati bingung, which means "why do you ponder, O my sister with puzzled heart".
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Marine technology seminar at ITS
Marine technology seminar at ITS To commemorate its 45th anniversary, the 10 November Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya, East Java, will hold a national seminar on the application of marine technology in the oil and gas industry.The seminar will be held on Nov.
Sun, 06 Nov 2005
Center presents French jazz duet
Center presents French jazz duet To welcome the participants of the ASEAN's Seventh Economic Conference in Jakarta from Dec. 4 to 7, the French Cultural Center is inviting French jazz duet Michael Portal and Bernard Lubat to perform at the Jakarta Arts Building (GKJ) on Dec. 5.