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Sat, 21 May 2005
Indonesia and the world
Indonesia and the worldBantarto Bandoro Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government is only eights months old since its inception last October. The President himself realizes that as a national leader he needs to demonstrate to the public his ability to manage the country's national and...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Miss Indonesia Artika in high demand in Bangkok
Miss Indonesia Artika in high demand in BangkokNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post/Bangkok A little bit of controversy back home just may give Artika Sari Devi the popularity boost needed to win the 2005 Miss Universe contest being held here.
Sat, 21 May 2005
International dimension in the fight against illegal logging
International dimension in the fight against illegal loggingE. Wibanarto, Jakarta In the last few years, Indonesia has been facing an acute problem of illegal logging. Domestically, this problem brings an additional burden for the Indonesian government in implementing its policy to achieve...
Sat, 21 May 2005
1. KPU: 1 X 25
1. KPU: 1 X 25 Election body chief arrested 2. TIMOR: 4 X 10 AGO stumbling block to E.Timor truth: Komnas HAM 3. MANDIRI: 1 X 33 Probes into Bakrie, Kalla firms dropped 4. MAGIC: 1 X 32 Local candidates turns to black magic
Sat, 21 May 2005
Govt examines possible human avian flu case
Govt examines possible human avian flu caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Ministry of Health officer confirmed on Friday reports of a possible human avian flu case and is currently waiting for further laboratory test results in the coming two weeks.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 23, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 23, 2005Exhibitions* Japanese Food Promotions at Hotel Nikko Jakarta, The Olive Tree Restaurant, Jl. MH Thamrin 59, Central Jakarta (Tel. 2301122), until May 31. * Photo Images from the Heart by Arbain Rambey, Arun Taneja, Charlie Sianipar, Deniek G.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 20
Rupiah Rates May 20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,565.24 6,805.54 7,221.50 7,149.23 Brunei dollar 1 6,021.26 5,413.40 5,747.67 5,686.78 Canadian dollar 1 7,922.13 7,124.70 7,562.18 7,484.51 Swiss franc 1 8,163.43 7,341.63 7,792.52 7,712.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Ambarrukmo steadfast amid amid modernization
Ambarrukmo steadfast amid amid modernizationTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Very soon Pesanggrahan Ambarrukmo, popularly called Kedhaton Ambarrukmo, will stand between two modern buildings -- Hotel Ambarrukmo and Plaza Ambarrukmo.Kedhaton is high Javanese for small palace.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Lore Lindu park decimated
Lore Lindu park decimated PALU, Central Sulawesi: More of the Lore Lindu National Park in the Central Sulawesi regency of Donggala has been destroyed, an official admitted on Friday.Park director Amir Hamzah expressed concern over a recent finding that up to 1.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Indonesia, Malaysia to discuss sea border
Indonesia, Malaysia to discuss sea border INDONESIA: Indonesia and Malaysia will hold a two-day technical discussion on the delimitation of Indonesia's and Malaysia's sea borders starting on Wednesday, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Yuri Oktavian Thamrin says.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Black orchid could lure tourists back to Poso
Black orchid could lure tourists back to PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Poso While it is remains troubled by religious conflicts, the regency of Poso is one of the few in Central Sulawesi province with a great potential for tourism.
Sat, 21 May 2005
No more illegal fares, says port
No more illegal fares, says portZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Port workers, operators and users declared on Friday that they would unite in an effort to eliminate all manner of illegal fees charged at the country's biggest seaport, Tanjung Priok.
Sat, 21 May 2005
President calls for national pride
President calls for national pride JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on the nation to take pride in itself and its achievements."Let us be proud of ourselves and do the best we can for the country," he told participants of a National Awakening Day celebration on Friday.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Bad bank governance
Bad bank governance JP/6/EDIT23Bad bank governance Lending irregularities at state-controlled Bank Mandiri, which led to the dismissal and arrest of its president and two vice presidents last week, once again shows how fragile the banking industry is, how vulnerable it is to fraud and how deficient...
Sat, 21 May 2005
'For the people's benefit? That's a lie!'
'For the people's benefit? That's a lie!' The issuance of Presidential Regulation No. 36/2005 on land acquisition for the development of public projects has given the government more power to compulsorily purchase land from private citizens in the name of the public interest.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Correction to article
Correction to articleRegarding my opinion piece titled Media, defamation and judicial review: Comparison with Australia published in The Jakarta Post on May 12, I would like to correct a small error in the article.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Ngongap Beach offers tranquility and beauty
Ngongap Beach offers tranquility and beautyBambang M, Contributor/Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta Traveling along the meandering road to Ngongap Beach in Gunungkidul, some 80 kilometers southeast of Yogyakarta, can be a tiring experience.
Sat, 21 May 2005
'Without new discovery our movies will die'
'Without new discovery our movies will die' The 48th San Francisco International Film Festival took place in late April/early May. The work of some Indonesian filmmakers was screened there, including that of Garin Nugroho.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Matahari to launch China retail store in August
Matahari to launch China retail store in August Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesia's PT Matahari Putra Prima plans to enter the Chinese market with the launch of a department store in the city of Shenzhen in southern Guangdong province in August, a senior executive said on Friday.
Sat, 21 May 2005
RI to send more farmers, scientists to Tanzania
RI to send more farmers, scientists to Tanzania Indonesia plans to send more farmers and agricultural scientists to Tanzania as part of an effort to strengthen relations between the two countries.In an joint press conference with visiting Tanzania Vice President Ali Mohamed Shein, Vice President...
Sat, 21 May 2005
* Jakarta police beef up security after attack warnings Page 2
* Jakarta police beef up security after attack warnings Page 2 * Govt examines first possible human avian flu case Page 4 * Aceh ready to scrap the infamous red-white IDs Page 5 * Nurlaila, an example of abuse against teachers Page 6 * Police under investigation for wrongful shooting Page 8 *...
Sat, 21 May 2005
~Checked/Approved/Final
~Checked/Approved/FinalPreserving nutrients in milk via UHT technology Made Astawan Jakarta astawan@indo.net.idMilk is the best food for land mammals because it contains an almost perfect composition of nutrients, such as water, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, fat, along with sufficient amounts...
Sat, 21 May 2005
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,...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Yogyakarta hosts off-road race
Yogyakarta hosts off-road race YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta is hosting a three-day off-road race called the Road Diplomat Challenge of Indonesia (RDCI), with Surabaya-based cigarette producer PT Gelora Djaja as the sole sponsor.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Islands for rent north off Semarang
Islands for rent north off Semarang Tanjung Gelam Island (photo above) is a pristine island full of beauty, which is a draw for investors in the tourist sector. The island is one of 27 islands in the Karimunjawa island chain off Central Java, which have been declared a national park.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Crude oil over US$47 a barrel as OPEC warns of output cut
Crude oil over US$47 a barrel as OPEC warns of output cutAssociated Press, Vienna Crude futures rose on Friday after the president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said the group might cut output at its June meeting if stocks continue to build.
Sat, 21 May 2005
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;JP; ANPAd..r.. Tour-packages-Asia Tour packages: convenient T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta Holiday -- It is a magic word. It is a time to forget the demands at the office or annoying household chores; it is time to escape from the daily routine and to indulge in a new experience.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Indonesian limit on budget carriers stays
Indonesian limit on budget carriers staysBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's government may let Singapore Airlines Ltd. add flights to Jakarta and to the resort island of Bali, while keeping its limit on overseas low-fare carriers that want to compete with PT Garuda Indonesia, a minister said.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Rupiah Rates May 20
Rupiah Rates May 20 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,565.24 6,805.54 7,221.50 7,149.23 Brunei dollar 1 6,021.26 5,413.40 5,747.67 5,686.78 Canadian dollar 1 7,922.13 7,124.70 7,562.18 7,484.51 Swiss franc 1 8,163.43 7,341.63 7,792.52 7,712.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Stop SMS gambling
Stop SMS gamblingFrom RepublikaA betting game under the guise of an SMS quiz with prize money, which in Malaysia has been declared to be gambling, has absorbed a lot of funds from the public and it should be banned.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Arts festival to open on June 7
Arts festival to open on June 7 YOGYAKARTA: The annual Yogyakarta Arts Festival (FKY) is to open this year on June 7 with Art for Environment as the main theme."The theme is deliberately selected to rebuild the cultural civilization and awareness among Yogyakartans," Chairman of FKY 2005's...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Hotels hold blood donation campaign
Hotels hold blood donation campaign YOGYAKARTA: As part of its nation-wide "Accor Blood Donation Campaign 2005" program underway since May 16, three Accor hotels in Yogyakarta, namely Grand Mercure, Novotel, and Ibis Malioboro on Thursday held a blood donor event.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Matahari to open retail store in China
Matahari to open retail store in ChinaDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's PT Matahari Putra Prima plans to enter the Chinese market with the launch of a department store in the city of Shenzhen in southern Guangdong province in August, a senior executive said on Friday.
Sat, 21 May 2005
UT to refinance $90m debt in 2005
UT to refinance $90m debt in 2005 JAKARTA: PT United Tractors, a distributor and producer of heavy equipment, is considering refinancing a US$90-million debt this year through an issuance of bonds or by taking out new bank loans, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Nurlaila, an example of abuse against teachers
Nurlaila, an example of abuse against teachersAlpha Amirrachman, Jakarta One leading national newspaper reported not long ago that some teachers and students filed a judicial review of Law No. 20/2003 on national education.
Sat, 21 May 2005
Kalla to campaign in local elections
Kalla to campaign in local electionsApriadi Gunawan and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Medan/Jakarta Some of the nation's political big guns will be out in force in Medan in the next month, lending their support to candidates running for the mayoral elections, with the Golkar Party...
Sat, 21 May 2005
1. CHECK: 2 X 24
1. CHECK: 2 X 24 Vehicle checks conducted after Jakarta bomb warning 2. PERTAMINA: 1 X 32 ExxonMobil likely to get Cepu extension 3. CELFON: 2 X 24 Cellular phone must-have gadget for Jakartans 4. CUTLINE: 1 X 36 Islands for rent north off Semarang 5. FEES: 1 X 32 No more illegal fees, says port
Sat, 21 May 2005
Media and society
Media and societyFrom Koran TempoThe public follows two lifestyles, Western and traditional, with the situation worsening rather than being corrected by the mass media.TV stations on the one hand present dramas with westernized and luxury themes, while on the other they also air programs that defy...
Sat, 21 May 2005
Flicker of hope
Flicker of hope Seven years ago to this day, President Soeharto uttered that famous remark "I quit", thus ending his 32-year rule amid tumult on the streets. The abrupt termination ushered in what we now refer to as the "reform era", which supposedly put us on the path towards a more democratic,...
Fri, 20 May 2005
S'pore to host joint sea exercise
S'pore to host joint sea exercise SINGAPORE: The navies of 14 countries in the Pacific Rim are to hold their first joint sea exercise this weekend in the South China Sea, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Thursday.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Indonesia eyes early tsunami warning by end 2006
Indonesia eyes early tsunami warning by end 2006Reuters, JakartaIndonesia hopes to have an early warning system able to issue tsunami alerts within five minutes on quake-prone Sumatra by the end of next year, and an integrated network covering the country by 2010, a senior official said.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end 2006
Indonesia eyes quick tsunami warning by end 2006 Dean Yates and Achmad Sukarsono Reuters/Jakarta Indonesia hopes to have an early warning system able to issue tsunami alerts within five minutes on quake-prone Sumatra by the end of next year, and an integrated network covering the country by 2010, a...
Fri, 20 May 2005
Canada gives grant to Sulawesi
Canada gives grant to Sulawesi JAKARTA: The Canadian Ambassador to Indonesia, Randolph Mank, announced on Thursday a C$5 million grant to the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) to help improve the quality of social services for women and children in Sulawesi.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Malaysian envoy in RI will move to UN
Malaysian envoy in RI will move to UNJAKARTA: Starting from next month, Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Hamidon Ali will not have to worry about either Ambalat, migrant workers or angry protests in front of his embassy.
Fri, 20 May 2005
The nation's primary commodity: Nationalistic pride
The nation's primary commodity: Nationalistic prideKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post Every May 20, the nation commemorates National Awakening Day, where all of the country's presidents past and current, are expected -- through a speech -- to fire up a sense of nationalism among citizens.
Fri, 20 May 2005
JP/17/AMBAR
JP/17/AMBARAmbarrukmo Palace to shine bright amid modernizationTarko Sudiarno The Jakarta Post/YogyakartaVery soon Pesanggrahan Ambarrukmo, popularly called Kedhaton Ambarrukmo, will stand between two modern buildings -- Hotel Ambarrukmo and Plaza Ambarrukmo.
Fri, 20 May 2005
KPK to probe procurement graft in BNI
KPK to probe procurement graft in BNIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has requested the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) to conduct an investigative audit concerning alleged corruption in the procurement of goods at state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia...
Fri, 20 May 2005
U.S. business wants to see RI facilitate investment
U.S. business wants to see RI facilitate investment President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will visit Washington, DC next week. The Jakarta Post's correspondent Yenni Djahidin recently talked with the president of the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council, Matthew P. Daley, in his office in Washington.
Fri, 20 May 2005
Who protects consumers?
Who protects consumers? It is interesting to note recent statements by Indah Suksmaninghsih, chairwoman of Indonesian Consumers Foundation. She revealed that a Jakarta District Court had favored a gas station in a legal dispute with an individual consumer, who had accused the station of operating...
Fri, 20 May 2005
1. Suki -- Islam and interfaith dialog in America
1. Suki -- Islam and interfaith dialog in America 2 X 23 Islamic development and interfaith dialog in U.S. Sukidi Cambridge, Massachusetts 2. Nur -- Weighing sharia as the solution of Aceh problem 2 X 30 Weighing the benefits of sharia as a solution to Aceh's problems Nurrohman Bandung