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Mon, 13 Dec 2004
More train cars for Xmas, New Year
More train cars for Xmas, New Year JAKARTA: As the Christmas and New Year holidays draw near, state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia said that it had prepared more train cars to cater for an expected increase in passengers during the festivities.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
More candidates turn down NU posts
More candidates turn down NU postsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing the footsteps of Solahuddin Wahid, who declined a position on the central board of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), two other respected NU figures turned down posts in the newly announced lineup.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Arts Council to stage tribal dance performances
Arts Council to stage tribal dance performancesEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResidents of Nabire, a remote town on the northern coast of Papua, just had their lives devastated by earthquakes.Some of these people, suffering from grief and loss, headed to Jakarta by sea for the sake of their...
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Invitrogen buys Shanghai company
Invitrogen buys Shanghai companyAgence France-Presse, Beijing U.S. biomedical company Invitrogen has purchased a Shanghai- based private firm for US$8 million, a company announcement and state media said on Sunday.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Bird flu virus hits W. Nusa Tenggara
Bird flu virus hits W. Nusa TenggaraLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, MataramBird flu has broken out in several parts of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), killing thousands of birds in the provincial capital of Mataram.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Locals complain price hikes
Locals complain price hikes PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Shortages in rice and sugar have caused price hikes in the staple foodstuffs in markets across Palembang, residents say.For the past three days, rice was selling for Rp 68,000 (US$7.5) a 25-kilogram sack in the city's Cinde traditional market.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Turning around the decline in crude oil production
Turning around the decline in crude oil productionHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent increase in global oil prices has resulted in windfall profits for most oil producers in the world, but not Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Police hot on the trail of big money in autotheft cases
Police hot on the trail of big money in autotheft casesEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Having a car stolen is a bad experience for most people, but reporting it to the police is almost as bad.Hartono, 40, reported the theft of his car in November to the police.
Mon, 13 Dec 2004
Golkar's congress and RI's political development
Golkar's congress and RI's political developmentJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Golkar was established as a coordinating secretariat in 1963 and as a united front against the PKI (Indonesian Communist Party). It was initiated by the Indonesian Army.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Street fare: Menteng offers a place to dine under the stars
Street fare: Menteng offers a place to dine under the starsHera Diani The Jakarta Post/Jakarta================================================================== STANDFIRST: With its well-planned homes set in spacious grounds, Menteng was the model suburb for the Dutch.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Menteng a place to dine under the stars
Menteng a place to dine under the starsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With its well-planned homes set in spacious grounds, Menteng was the model suburb for the Dutch. That was then; Jakartans today find its side streets are a great spot to grab an evening bite and let the night pass into...
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Oil and gas liberalization: A real test for President Susilo
Oil and gas liberalization: A real test for President SusiloRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The liberalization of the Indonesian oil and gas sector constitutes a real heavyweight test in the first 100 days of President Bambang Yudhoyono's administration since not only his own image is at stake but...
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
RI students in Perth revved up by souped-up cars
RI students in Perth revved up by souped-up carsPrapti Widinugraheni, Contributor, Perth, Australia A shiny black Lexus emblazoned with racing car stickers glided into the car park, its body almost scraping the asphalt.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Turning around the decline in crude oil production
Turning around the decline in crude oil productionHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent increase in global oil prices has resulted in windfall profits for most oil producers in the world, but not Indonesia.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
A heaven sent people and culture
A heaven sent people and culture Torajans believe that their ancestors originated from a marriage of people from the heaven and sea, creating their offspring together with the unique culture of Aluk Todelo.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 12, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 12, 2004Exhibitions* Photo The Master Class Klavdij Sluban, Oktagon Gallery, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 50A, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 22. * The Hungry Box: the endless interiors of MVRDV, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
The Jakarta flood
The Jakarta floodKorrie Layun Rampan He had been whistling all afternoon; several of the other riverbank slum dwellers wondered why Bejo was suddenly in such a good mood. He had earlier been too sulky to talk with his neighbors."Got a lot of orders, kang (older brother)?" asked a woman.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Soul support: Soothing the heart in a tranquil home
Soul support: Soothing the heart in a tranquil homeMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta A house can work wonders for its owners, as it does not only reflect their lifestyle but with careful design, can also soothe the heart and soul.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
'Suu Kyi detainment reasonable'
'Suu Kyi detainment reasonable' THAILAND: Myanmar's military junta has reasonable and convincing reasons for continuing to keep pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest, Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Saturday.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
TV Program: Sunday, December 12, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, December 12, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Susilo visits quake victims in Alor a month after disaster
Susilo visits quake victims in Alor a month after disasterYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited on Saturday victims of the major earthquake that rattled the East Nusa Tenggara island of Alor, one month after the disaster took place.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Tana Toraja out to win UNESCO award, and visitors
Tana Toraja out to win UNESCO award, and visitorsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi The rainy season comes early in Tana Toraja, but it does not dampen the generous beauty of the mountain panoramas, or its exotic culture, blessed with traditional burial sites and...
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Ikranegara stays true to his spirit
Ikranegara stays true to his spiritYenni Djahidin, Contributor, Washington Born and raised in Bali, Ikranegara cannot put a distance between him and his artistic path, even when he lives far away from home.The gray clouds had been pouring rain all day long.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Razak hits back at Anwar
Razak hits back at Anwar MALAYSIA: Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak has hit out at opposition figure Anwar Ibrahim, after the latter suggested that Malaysia was less democratic than Indonesia."Politics is politics.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Indonesia trounces Vietnam in Tiger Cup
Indonesia trounces Vietnam in Tiger CupAgencies, Hanoi Indonesia stunned Vietnam 3-0 in a Tiger Cup Group A match Saturday in Hanoi, putting the host country in danger of being eliminated in the semifinals for the first time in the tournament's history.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
RI off to dismal start in LG Cup
RI off to dismal start in LG CupMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta With poor health forcing Indonesian Olympian Satrio Rahadani to withdraw from the 7th LG ASEAN Tae kwon do championship here on Saturday, Indonesia got off to a miserable start.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Didik marks birthday in style
Didik marks birthday in styleCynthia Webb, Contributor, Yogyakarta A man of many talents, and faces, Didik Nini Thowok will mark a milestone in his life in his hometown, surrounded by friends and colleagues from the arts.Yogyakarta residents are in for a rare treat during the week commencing Dec.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Film awards back after extended absence
Film awards back after extended absenceHera Diani and Bruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The critically acclaimed comedy of manners Arisan swept most of the major acting awards at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) on Saturday night, held for the first time in 12 years.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Crossing over to the other side
Crossing over to the other side It's a simple bridge made from bamboo, very similar to those found around the country, yet it plays a mighty role in connecting the residents of two villages.Villagers of Gunung Puyuh and Soka in Bantul, Yogyakarta, cross the bridge -- either walking, riding bicycles...
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
'Arisan' takes major honors at film festival
'Arisan' takes major honors at film festivalHera Diani and Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The critically acclaimed comedy of manners Arisan swept best picture and most of the major acting awards at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) on Saturday night, held for the first time in 12 years.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
RI boxers overcome first hurdles
RI boxers overcome first hurdlesFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands Four Indonesian boxers won the opening fights in the President's Cup here on Saturday.Abdul Razak, Erico Amanupunyo, Rionando Butar Butar and Daud Yordan all chalked up lopsided victories over their respective opponents in...
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
How Malaysia escaped the crisis
How Malaysia escaped the crisisVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Tragedy That Didn't Happen: Malaysia's crisis Management and Capital Controls Marie-Aimee Tourres Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia 2003 (Launched August 2004) 338 pp (hardback, US$23.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Cuban flair, some stabs in the dark for menswear
Cuban flair, some stabs in the dark for menswearSyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta As the modern man is fond of the sartorial mix 'n' match, whether it's a tuxedo jacket worn over a T-shirt, or a polo shirt and hipster jeans, several local designers set out to offer their trends for 2005.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Musician Harry Roesli dead at 53
Musician Harry Roesli dead at 53The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Musician Harry Roesli, a flamboyant and dynamic figure in the local arts scene, died of heart disease at Harapan Kita Hospital in West Jakarta on Saturday night. He was 53.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Indonesian student faces death in Cairo
Indonesian student faces death in CairoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian student accused of murdering four members of a Malaysian family in Cairo earlier this year will likely face the death sentence.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
NU's new lineup set to mend fences
NU's new lineup set to mend fencesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hasyim Muzadi announced here on Saturday the new members of Nahdlatul Ulama's (NU) central board, including several figures who were opposed to his recent reelection as NU leader.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Musician Harry Roesli dead at 58
Musician Harry Roesli dead at 58The Jakarta Post JakartaMusician Harry Roesli, a flamboyant and dynamic figure in the local arts scene, died of heart disease at Harapan Kita Hospital in West Jakarta on Saturday night. He was 53.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Major oil producers see significant drop in output
Major oil producers see significant drop in output Most oil producers in Indonesia have experienced significant production drops over the past few years, despite their intensive production recovery programs.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Beaten hosts aim last strike at Thailand
Beaten hosts aim last strike at ThailandID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Already beaten in the battle for the championship, Indonesia will try to regain its pride over crowned Thailand when the two teams meet on Sunday in the soccer final at the ASEAN University Games.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
Now showing
Now showing Rindu Kami Padamu (Our Longing for You) (Drama, 90 minutes) Starring Didi Petet, Neno Warisman, Nova Eliza, Jaja Miharja, Fauzy Baadila. Directed by Garin Nugroho.Garin's "smallest" movie is his most accessible to date, and surprisingly very entertaining.
Sun, 12 Dec 2004
India-ASEAN car rally ends in Batam
India-ASEAN car rally ends in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands After traveling for 20 days from Guwahati, India, the India- ASEAN rally finished here on Saturday with only 22 of 60 cars continuing the final stage from Singapore to Indonesia.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Indonesia cautiously welcomes opposing Malaysian leaders
Indonesia cautiously welcomes opposing Malaysian leadersAdianto P. Simamora and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the past week Indonesia has welcomed two prominent political figures from neighboring Malaysia, the country's Deputy Prime Minister Dato Sri Mohd Najib Tun Haji Abdul...
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
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Why residents oppose Bojong waste plant Andri G. Wibisana Maastricht, Netherlands2. Simon -- International outlook helps education 2 x 30 International schools in Jakarta an attractive option for locals Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Rupiah Rates Dec.10
Rupiah Rates Dec.10 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,305.29 6,548.78 6,963.02 6,890.92 Brunei dollar 1 5,853.92 5,246.63 5,579.65 5,520.74 Canadian dollar 1 7,919.25 7,099.09 7,548.22 7,469.98 Swiss franc 1 8,401.98 7,530.98 8,008.32 7,924.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Managing waste properly
Managing waste properlyFrom Koran TempoI have been wondering if the government can draw up a regulation on the proper management of waste, which regulates the separation of organic from inorganic garbage and recycling.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
More scholarships from Sampoerna
More scholarships from Sampoerna JAKARTA: The Sampoerna Foundation and the British Council on Friday signed an agreement to provide scholarships for two Indonesians to pursue master's degrees in business administration in the United Kingdom next year.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso
Revolution is right on streets, General SutiyosoDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen one looks at the evolution of Jakarta one cannot go past Governor Ali Sadikin who was once dubbed the city's "father of development".For many, Ali's reign over the city was controversial as it was successful.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
JSX to launch two new instruments next year
JSX to launch two new instruments next yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) plans to launch two new market instruments next year in an attempt to increase revenues and help attract more investors into the stock market.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
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JP/ /Major economic and political events in 2004March 4: The government launches a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, to meet overwhelming demand from global investors. The sovereign bond is oversubscribed four times.
Sat, 11 Dec 2004
Education and worship issue
Education and worship issueFrom KompasIn connection with the recent report in Kompas (Nov. 30) on the Sang Timur school affair, we would like to explain that the school committee and students' parents have met with the mayor of Tangerang to voice complaints and exchange views for a concrete...