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Eradicate pornography

Eradicate pornographyFrom Media IndonesiaThe sexual harassment by seven Jakarta high school girls against their younger peers and cellular phone flicks that depict bare-breasted school girls masturbating should arouse our deep concern.Many other such cases have certainly escaped the media's eye.

Clinical guidelines sought to reduce malpractice

Clinical guidelines sought to reduce malpracticeThe Jakarta Post, JakartaExperts have called for standardized national clinical guidelines in an effort to reduce the number of cases of malpractice as well as to keep medical practitioners updated with the latest medical developments.

Indonesian safeguards against imports

Indonesian safeguards against importsHarry T. Prabawa, Jakarta As we all know, one of the consequences of free trade is that competition between domestic and imported products has increased in the domestic market.

No real change in Jakarta politics

No real change in Jakarta politicsJohn McBeth, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore National Mandate Party (PAN) legislator Alvin Lie is a 44-year-old paragliding enthusiast with long hair and an idealistic approach to politics.

1. BOMB: 1 X 24

1. BOMB: 1 X 24 Poso blast ups security concerns 2. SBY: 2 X 22 Govt may review security officials after blast: SBY 3. FRENCH: 1 X 25 French 'non' could spark crisis 4. RIYADH: 2 X 16 King Fahd remains in hospital

More police placed in embassies and hotels

More police placed in embassies and hotelsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing the bombing in Tentena, Central Sulawesi, that killed at least 20 people on Saturday, city police increased security on Sunday in strategic places, including at embassies and hotels.

Appeal to minister of communications

Appeal to minister of communicationsFrom Koran TempoAfter the appointment of the new Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa my first expectation was that there would be a very marked improvement in public transportation. But in reality, no changes have taken place.

Prayer in two languages

Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...

Corby's drug trial and Australian public opinion

Corby's drug trial and Australian public opinionEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe 20-year prison term meted out by a court in Bali against Schapelle Corby on Friday for smuggling cannabis into the country is not the end of the road as far as her legal fight is concerned, but if there is...

'Energy-saving must be mandatory for all'

'Energy-saving must be mandatory for all'The government has asked residents of Java and Bali to save energy from May 23 to June 6 because of anticipated power supply disruptions as the government does work on its power plants.

Indosat revenues rise 13.8%

Indosat revenues rise 13.8%The Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Indosat, the country's second largest telecommunications firm, has started the year off with a positive outlook, booking a steady increase in both its earnings and net profits during this year's first quarter.

JP/5/HIO

JP/5/HIOJoss stick producers lack capital to expandIndra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/MalangJoss sticks in various colors are lined up neatly in the front yard of Suhendro Pangestu's house in Jedong village in Malang regency, East Java.

Singapore Inc. goes on buying spree

Singapore Inc. goes on buying spreeBernice Han, Agence France-Presse/SingaporeGot any prime property to sell for a few hundred million dollars in a major world capital ?Try offering it to Singapore, a land-scarce but cash-rich country emerging as a global property titan as it snaps up everything...

Dutch photographers take aim at domestic circles

Dutch photographers take aim at domestic circlesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To meet the growing demand for the works of Dutch photographers, the Cultural Center in Jakarta, the Erasmus Huis, is currently exhibiting the works of seven lens men who have been promoting a bold new...

Acehnese worry about future if peace talks break down

Acehnese worry about future if peace talks break downNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehWhile many take peace for granted, for the Acehnese it is a treasured, yet elusive goal, reflected in the mixed reactions to the ongoing dialog between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in...

Slowly but surely, search goes on for athletic talent

Slowly but surely, search goes on for athletic talentMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's still early days in the campaign of the Indonesian Athletics Association (PASI) to scour the country for the best young talent aged between 14 and 16 years.

Page 8

Page 81. Property -- six col, ine line 1 x 35 Apartments everywhere, but few tenants 2. Vendors -- 2 col, 3 lines 3 x 16 City to impose zone-based levies on vendors 3. Rokok -- 4 col, 1 line 1 x 32 Smoke-free schools campaign kicks off 4.

JP/17/TNT

JP/17/TNT TNT now serves domestic shipment, aims to be market leader The Jakarta Post JakartaTNT Express Indonesia has announced it was now serving the domestic market in 16 major cities across the country, making it the first delivery services firm that offers an integrated international and...

Poso blast ups security concerns

Poso blast ups security concernsThe Jakarta Post, Tentena, JakartaFlags were flown half mast on Sunday in the town of Tentena, Central Sulawesi, where two bombs exploded killing at least 20 people on Saturday morning.

Teach our children well

Teach our children well On May 16, junior high school students in Karangasem, Bali, had to take their 120-minute English language test. The last test page showed the following questions: Indonesia is a large archipelago (Correct).

Febi and Ayu give Detec double victory at Hemaviton Challenge

Febi and Ayu give Detec double victory at Hemaviton ChallengeMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Detec tennis club players dominated the Hemaviton Challenge 2005 here on Sunday with Febi Widhiyanto and Ayu Fani Damayanti winning the men's singles and women's singles respectively.

Prayer in two languages

Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...

Taxing on pensioners

Taxing on pensionersFrom KompasAs a private employee I have submitted tax returns (SPT) for 20 years, despite my retirement. When I became a pensioner in April 1984, I requested the withdrawal of my taxpayer code number and exemption from my obligation to hand in SPT, only to be rejected.

RI Embassy helps seamen's families

RI Embassy helps seamen's familiesJAKARTA: The families of two deceased Indonesian seamen -- Samsuri and Suryadi -- received insurance payouts recently with the help of Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, the embassy said recently."The heirs of Samsuri and Suryadi received S$111,000 and S$83,878.

Rebels upbeat on EU joining talks

Rebels upbeat on EU joining talksAgencies, Helsinki/JakartaThe Aceh rebel group has expressed optimism on peace moves on Sunday, with a European Union delegation due to add weight to negotiations under way in Helsinki.

Displaced Shan asked to move out

Displaced Shan asked to move out THAILAND: Thailand has asked an ethnic Shan rebel group from Myanmar to move a settlement of civilians -- including more than 200 orphans -- from disputed border territory to deeper inside Myanmar, a senior Thai army officer said on Sunday.

Rexy said eager to get started in Malaysia

Rexy said eager to get started in MalaysiaThe Star, ANN/Kuala Lumpur Former Indonesian doubles ace Rexy Mainaky is reported set to travel to Malaysia earlier than expected to start work as the new high performance men's doubles coach of the national badminton team.

Higher salaries

Higher salaries and corruptionFrom KompasPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced plans to increase the salaries of civil servants and soldiers in an attempt to reduce corruption.In my view, it is more appropriate to raise salaries for the purpose of improving welfare rather than reducing...

The Maspion arrests, harassment or good law enforcement?

The Maspion arrests, harassment or good law enforcement?NEWS ANALYSISRiyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhat a surprise. Alim Markus, a Surabaya-based tycoon who is best know for his clean record and successful businesses, was detained by the police for on dubious criminal charges.

~For Spotlight:

~For Spotlight:COURTESY CALL: Premier Oil Natuna Sea B.V. (PONSBV), an oil company operating in the East Natuna Sea, paid a courtesy call to the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources on May 20. Seen in the picture (from left to right) are BP Migas' operations deputy R.S.

Isbedy, 'literary pope' of Lampung

Isbedy, 'literary pope' of LampungOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungNo discussion about modern Indonesian literature in Lampung would be complete without touching upon Isbedy Stiawan ZS. The father of five, with two grandchildren, is now undeniably Lampung's literary icon.

JP/5/UNDP

JP/5/UNDPElectricity returns in Maluku's formerly riot-torn areas M. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/North MalukuWhile residents in North Sumatra and Java are experiencing electricity blackouts, North Maluku residents have again begun to enjoy electricity services since Thursday.

LG aims to sell 150,000 air conditioners

LG aims to sell 150,000 air conditionersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaLG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) targets to sell up to 150,000 air conditioners this year to households and commercial properties such as offices, hotels and shopping malls, an executive said.

City to impose zone-based levies on vendors

City to impose zone-based levies on vendorsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration will impose zone-based fees on the over 141,000 street vendors operating, and critics say causing traffic, in the city.

JP/5/FOOD

JP/5/FOODMore people in West Nusa Tenggara die of malnutrition Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/MataramAn infant has died of malnutrition in West Nusa Tenggara province, bringing to eight the number of people who have died of the affliction since January, a senior health official said on...

~Susilo and U.S. ties

~Susilo and U.S. ties Though Indonesian lay opinion of the United States remains hostile, relations at government level are at their most stable after a dizzy run of four presidents following Soeharto's fall.

Traders complain of quiet conditions

Traders complain of quiet conditions JAKARTA: Traders at Kebon Jati Market in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta are complaining about quiet business conditions, saying that their incomes had dropped significantly since they were moved into their new kiosks.

Senior councillor return graft money

Senior councillor return graft moneyJAMBI: Rustam Effendi, a former councillor in East Tanjungjabung regency, has recently returned Rp 130 million (US$13,829) in state funds that he allegedly embezzled, but the Jambi Prosecutor's Office remains adamant that he will still be tried for corruption.

A buoyant economy

A buoyant economy The economy's performance during the first six months of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration was fairly impressive, with gross domestic product growing by 6.65 percent on a yearly basis in the fourth quarter of last year and 6.

Minister visits, offers help to malnourished children

Minister visits, offers help to malnourished childrenLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa TenggaraMinister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari visited disadvantaged people in Mataram on Saturday to see for herself the extent of malnutrition among children.

Tenaga to open bids for new power plant

Tenaga to open bids for new power plantKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian power utility Tenaga Nasional Bhd. plans to call for bids to construct a 150-megawatt power plant in eastern Sabah state estimated to cost one billion ringgit (US$263 million), a report said on Sunday.

LG launches new laptops to tap RI IT market

LG launches new laptops to tap RI IT marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's laptop computer market has a newcomer. LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) has launched its new line of products, including portable computers and USB flashdiscs.

Bekasi fines over 13,000 motorists

Bekasi fines over 13,000 motorists BEKASI: Bekasi Police, working with officials from the transportation agency, ticketed 13,635 cars and motorcycles in May.Traffic police head Comr. Gatot Subroto said over the weekend that most of the tickets were for failure to carry necessary papers, failure to...

RI democratic

RI democratic consolidation From Bisnis Indonesia The deepening and expansion of democracy, or democratic consolidation, needs behavioral and institutional changes that reflect socioeconomic demands and democratic values in society.

Prayer in two languages

Prayer in two languages The recent arrest of a cleric in Malang who lead prayers in both Arabic and Indonesian shows that there is no tolerance of difference religious opinions in this country.Why should a man be charged with a criminal offense for merely praying unconventionally? By doing this,...

Govt may review security officials after bombs: SBY

Govt may review security officials after bombs: SBYReiner Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, HanoiFollowing the latest blasts that rocked the country, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Sunday a performance assessment of security officials was likely.

TNT express aims to be market leader

TNT express aims to be market leaderThe Jakarta Post, JakartaTNT Express Indonesia has announced it was now serving domestic shipment to 16 major cities across the country, making it the first carrier and logistic provider that offers an integrated international and domestic service in Indonesia.

Jalan Jaksa offers more than cheap beer to tourists

Jalan Jaksa offers more than cheap beer to touristsAndina Sawitri Lubis, The Jakarta Post, JakartaClose to the center of the bustling city, Jl. Jaksa is really easy to reach.Coming alive after 5 p.m. and alive till the break of dawn everyday, foreigners and locals come to this little one-way street...

NU irked by minister for deploying militia

NU irked by minister for deploying militia SIDOARJO, East Java: The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) central board has announced plans to officially reprimand Saifullah Yusuf, who chairs the organization's youth wing Ansor, after he deployed a paramilitary group during a meeting of the NU-founded National...

KL in a tight spot over currency revamp

KL in a tight spot over currency revampAssociated Press, Kuala LumpurSpeculators betting on a revaluation of the Malaysian ringgit peg to the dollar may be in for a long wait amid mixed signals in recent weeks over the seven-year-old fixed exchange rate policy.