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1. Commentary - 1x40

1. Commentary - 1x40 The rise of Islamic protestantism in Indonesia 2. BRI ----- 2x23 Bukopin chief Sofyan Basir named new CEO of BRI ORBukopin chief Sofyan Basir named BRI president director 3. Kuwait -- 3x16 Kuwait law grants women right to vote, run in elections 4.

New international initiative needed to create justice for East Timor

New international initiative needed to create justice for East TimorAgung Yudhawiranata, Jakarta In an effort to stave off the creation of an ad hoc international rights tribunal to investigate the clearly orchestrated violence that accompanied the vote for independence in East Timor, Indonesia...

KL slams Israel for ban on Mahathir

KL slams Israel for ban on MahathirMALAYSIA: Malaysia criticized the Israeli government on Tuesday for banning former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad from entering Jerusalem, saying the city "is not theirs".

Fewer workers employed to avoid rows, reduce risks

Fewer workers employed to avoid rows, reduce risksThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe labor-intensive manufacturing sector is introducing major changes to the way it operates to avoid potential labor disputes as a result of what the sector sees as unfavorable regulations.

Three suspects arrested over Maluku attack: Da'i

Three suspects arrested over Maluku attack: Da'iM. Azis Tunny and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Nusa DuaPolice have arrested three people in connection with the Monday attack on a Maluku police post that killed seven people, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday.

Serving people or groups?

Serving people or groups?From Media IndonesiaThe House of Representatives (DPR) has finally decided that it will ask the government to review the fuel price increase policy. The decision is indeed disappointing.As people's representatives, legislators should voice what is in the public interest.

TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, May 19, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga7:30 Cartoon8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 p.m.

Former student activists disappointed with reform results

Former student activists disappointed with reform results ORs Old Forkot members disappointed at lack of reformThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Seven years after the fall of former authoritarian leader Soeharto, there has been little improvement in people's welfare and law enforcement, former student...

Kutai set for direct election

Kutai set for direct electionKUTAI, East Kalimantan: An official with the Kutai Kartanegara local election commission said on Tuesday that Kutai Kartanegara was ready for the upcoming direct election for regent. Residents of Kutai Kartanegara will elect the region's new chief executive on June 1.

The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEAN

The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEANFelix Soh, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As someone who enjoys long-distance running, it is natural for Robert Zoellick to go the distance when it comes to promoting America's interests.The wiry U.S.

Telekom to raise stake in Excel

Telekom to raise stake in ExcelAdeline Lee, Bloomberg/Kuala LumpurTelekom Malaysia Bhd., the nation's biggest telephone company, will spend US$606.1 million to raise its stake in Indonesia's PT Excelcomindo Pratama to 80 percent, seeking overseas growth to beat slowing sales at home.

Bahana launches Asian Bond Fund

Bahana launches Asian Bond Fund JAKARTA: Investment manager Bahana TCW introduced on Tuesday a local edition of the Asian Bond Fund (ABF), a regional securities product that the Executive's Meeting of East Asia and Pacific Central Banks (EMEAP) launched last week.

Good thing for a flight

Good thing for a flight Very often the letters about airline companies are for complaints, but this letter is different. I was flew with Air Asia on April 26 from Kuala Lumpur to Denpasar.I knew before that their services were very good, difficult to find better on land or in the air.

Minister pushes use of locally assembled PCs

Minister pushes use of locally assembled PCsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister for Communications and Information Sofyan Djalil launched a campaign promoting locally-assembled personal computers (PCs) in an exhibition here on Tuesday.

Ex-Mandiri president detained for graft

Ex-Mandiri president detained for graftEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJust one day after losing the top executive post at Bank Mandiri, Edward Cornelis William Neloe was detained on Tuesday for his role in an alleged lending scam that hit the country's richest bank.

Phelim Kyne, Dow Jones/Jakarta

Phelim Kyne, Dow Jones/Jakarta Garments smuggled from China are flooding the Indonesian market and hurting the sales of a local unit of Japan's Toray Industries Inc., a senior company executive said recently.

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.

Buyat Pantai area: Portrait of a fishing village

Buyat Pantai area: Portrait of a fishing villageHarry Bhaskara and Jongker Rumteh, The Jakarta Post, Buyat/Manado/North SulawesiThis is the first of a series of article on Buyat. After a three-hour drive from Manado, the village of Buyat on this northern arm of Sulawesi island does not look like a...

Govt to regreen Bantar Gebang dump

Govt to regreen Bantar Gebang dump BEKASI: Deputy Mayor Mochtar Mohamad said the city would plant at least 10,000 teak trees in the area around the Bantar Gebang dump here.He expressed hope the regreening effort would help cut down on pollution in the area within five to 10 years.

Indonesia and China to develop missiles

Indonesia and China to develop missilesReuters, JakartaIndonesia and China will work together to develop short-range guided missiles as ties between the two large Asian countries warm, the official Antara news agency reported on Tuesday.

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.

LIPI-L'Oreal team up to promote science

LIPI-L'Oreal team up to promote science JAKARTA: To get teenage girls more involved in science, a beauty product producer and the Indonesian Institute of Science (LIPI) have created a science camp, which runs until June 21.

Ex-IBRA official faces drug trial

Ex-IBRA official faces drug trialAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe trial of former deputy chairman of the defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) Taufik Mappaenre Ma'ruf began on Tuesday, with prosecutors indicting him on drug charges, which carries a punishment of up to 15...

East Timor cases under international spotlight again

East Timor cases under international spotlight again Three members of the UN-sanctioned Commission of Experts (COE) are scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on May 20 to meet with legal people involved in the human rights tribunal for Indonesian officers and officials, who were charged with, but...

Lampung residents panic over tsunami rumor

Lampung residents panic over tsunami rumorOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, BandarlampungHamdan, a man in his forties whose house is located near a beach in Bandarlampung, is in a terrible panic. It is 2 a.

Too much talk about Corby

Too much talk about Corby Let us imagine a young Indonesian woman is on trial in an Australian court. If guilty, she will be sentenced to life in prison. Her case touches the fears of many Indonesians about Australia, its attitudes and court practices.

Islamic programs on TV hailed

Islamic programs on TV hailedFrom RepublikaThe programs with an Islamic tone aired by several private TV stations lately deserve a warm welcome, because such films are very beneficial and provide guidance through their important messages.

Domas not involved in Mandiri bad loan case

Domas not involved in Mandiri bad loan caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe management of palm oil company PT Domas Agro Inti Prima, a unit of the Domba Mas Group, has denied any involvement in the alleged lending scam at state-owned Bank Mandiri.

Part 1 of 2: Does master plan for Aceh rehab drive NGOs away?

Part 1 of 2: Does master plan for Aceh rehab drive NGOs away?Daniel Kingsley, Washington DC The recent decision by Medicine Sans Frontieres (MSF) to return donor funds intended for victims in Aceh is an indicator that the international donor community is disappointed with the prospects of...

Polio eradication methods, lessons from Nigeria

Polio eradication methods, lessons from NigeriaAndrio Adiwibowo, Jakarta During the past several weeks, Indonesia has been shocked by the return of the polio virus to Java. The small initial outbreak that was centered in the Sukabumi region in West Java has been reported to have spread to areas...

Senior Medan official stabbed

Senior Medan official stabbedMEDAN, North Sumatra: A senior government official in North Sumatra was stabbed by an unknown assailant on Monday night. The official was in a coma as of Tuesday.Witnesses said that the incident began when Yuspin Ketaren, the chief of the North Sumatra Land Office, was...

Bukopin chief Sofyan Basir named new CEO of BRI

Bukopin chief Sofyan Basir named new CEO of BRIUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn a bid to make Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) the nation's leading lender within the next two years, shareholders of the country's fourth largest bank agreed on Tuesday to revamp the bank's management.

Newmont helps finance seminar

Newmont helps finance seminarA two-day international seminar on Buyat Bay hosted by the Manado-based University of Ratulangi (Unsrat) on May 9 and May 10 was sponsored by about 40 companies, including three subsidiaries of the U.S.-based Newmont Mining Corporation.

Skepticism greets UN mission

Skepticism greets UN missionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaObservers cast doubt on Tuesday over the ability of the UN- sanctioned Commission of Experts (COE) to bring the perpetrators of the 1999 atrocities in East Timor to justice.

Garuda suspends detained staff

Garuda suspends detained staff JAKARTA: Flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has suspended three employees who have been named suspects in the poisoning death of noted human rights activist Munir, an official said.

RI Embassy gets death threats

RI Embassy gets death threatsAUSTRALIA: The Indonesian Embassy in Canberra has received death threats over the trial in Bali of an Australian drug smuggling suspect, a spokesman said on Tuesday.The spokesman confirmed a report in the Canberra Times about the threats but declined to elaborate,...

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Polio eradication methods, lessons from Nigeria Andrio Adiwibowo Jakarta 2. Agung -- Quo vadis justice for East Timor? 2 X 30 New international initiative needed to create justice for East Timor Agung Yudhawiranata Jakarta

Cigarette tax

Cigarette tax increase neededFrom Koran TempoVice President Jusuf Kalla has said that increased state revenue is needed to develop health and educational facilities, including additional revenue from higher cigarette tax.It is right to raise the tax on cigarettes.

Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2 Does master plan for Aceh rehab drive NGOs away? Daniel Kingsley Washington DC2. Strait -- Sign that U.S. isn't ignoring ASEAN 1 x 30 The U.S. isn't ignoring ASEAN Felix Soh The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore

W. Java administrations asked to pay Rp 56b for garbage slide

W. Java administrations asked to pay Rp 56b for garbage slideYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungFour West Java administrations that used Leuwigajah dump will be required to pay Rp 56 billion (US$5.8 million) in damages, an official said on Tuesday.

Acehnese civilians to meet in Sweden

Acehnese civilians to meet in SwedenTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAhead of talks that it is hoped will seal an enduring peace in tsunami-devastated Aceh at the end of this month, a group of civilians born in Aceh will meet with leaders of GAM, which has been fighting for an independent...

Putaw and HIV/AIDS: The crisis worsens across the country

Putaw and HIV/AIDS: The crisis worsens across the countryDavid and Joyce Djaelani Gordon, Contributors, JakartaRecently, four addicts, putaw (low-grade heroin) users, undergoing treatment for recovery from drug addiction in Makassar, South Sulawesi, were tested for HIV/AIDS.

Sutiyoso ready for party job

Sutiyoso ready for party job JAKARTA: Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso expressed his readiness on Tuesday to contest the leadership post of the Democratic Party, despite party statutes that may stand between him and the position.

Ex-Aceh commanders get key posts

Ex-Aceh commanders get key postsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo former military operations chiefs in Aceh received strategic posts in the latest military reshuffle, which affected several other high-ranking officers overseeing security in other provinces.Maj. Gen.

Stronger Asian economies to cope with higher yuan

Stronger Asian economies to cope with higher yuanMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse/SingaporeAsian countries are better prepared to absorb the impact of any revaluation of the Chinese yuan after the bitter experience of the 1997/1998 regional financial crisis forced them to strengthen their...

Disabled people want better education

Disabled people want better educationIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, MojokertoBeing born with a disability has not stopped Ismail from getting on with his life.The resident of Ketidur village in Kutohardjo, Mojokerto, in East Java earns a living teaching children in his neighborhood to read the...

Govt sells Rp4.65t of domestic bonds

Govt sells Rp4.65t of domestic bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government sold Rp 4.65 trillion (some US$490 million) worth of domestic bonds in the form of two-year and 11-year rupiah securities on Tuesday, with both issues oversubscribed.

Court convicts terror accomplices

Court convicts terror accomplices JAKARTA: Three men were found guilty on Tuesday of aiding wanted terrorist suspects Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd Top, who are both currently still on the run, to avoid arrest, and for failing to inform the authorities as to their whereabouts.

Policeman gets teacher arrested for allegedly slapping son

Policeman gets teacher arrested for allegedly slapping sonAbdul Khalik and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA high school teacher in North Jakarta, detained last Friday for allegedly slapping the son of a police officer from the National Police Headquarters, was finally released on...

Tsunami victims soon to get new homes

Tsunami victims soon to get new homesNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Aceh JayaHayatul Nufus smiled. "Please come in to my house", she said, welcoming her guest into her simple house in Janguet village in Aceh Jaya regency, 90 kilometers from Banda Aceh.