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Exploring 'izakaya' in Blok M

Exploring 'izakaya' in Blok MChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, JakartaBlok M in the mid-1980s was not the bustling nightlife hub of neon lights and signs in Japanese characters that it is today.Back then, it was known more for its daytime activities as a mid-range shopping area, its highlights a...

1. Mandiri (50) - 65 pts 3 cols 3lines (2x18)

1. Mandiri (50) - 65 pts 3 cols 3lines (2x18) AGO names Mandiri CEO, directors suspects2. Soeharto (35) - 36 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x14)Critics oppose amnesty plan for Soeharto 3. Pilkada (40) -- 36 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x14) TNI officers suspended, to run for govt posts4.

President to chase corruptors

President to chase corruptorsFrom Koran TempoThe President has promised to hunt down corruptors who have fled, so let us join hands to help the head of state with the manhunt.If necessary, I am ready to help locate and notify the authorities of the presence of such Indonesian criminals in the...

Mitsubishi mulls reopening with new models: Govt

Mitsubishi mulls reopening with new models: GovtThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMitsubishi Motors Corp. (MMC) told the government on Wednesday that it was considering reopening its car-making plant in the country to produce different models that would more suited to Indonesian taste, a minister said.

Four drug dealers nabbed, 8500 ecstasy pills seized

Four drug dealers nabbed, 8500 ecstasy pills seizedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta police arrested over the weekend four suspected drug dealers and seized 8,500 ecstasy pills plus 100 grams of shabu- shabu, or crystal methampetamine, at three separate locations.

May won't go away

May won't go awayThe month of May has increasingly become an annual struggle against the threat of collective amnesia; the threat that we will allow the May 1998 riots to disappear into the darker pages of our history.

JP/18/PUTU

JP/18/PUTULamenting the death of a cultureI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post/DenpasarFor many people, natives and foreigners alike, subak, the traditional Balinese irrigation system was the glowing masterpiece of the island's predominant rice-growing culture.

Young Aston up for test of time in chess

Young Aston up for test of time in chess Musthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Like any other young chess player, Aston Taminsyah also dreams of having the esteemed GM tag before his name.And with the necessary resources behind him, Aston, who will turn eight on Sept.

Persebaya loses again to Krung Thai

Persebaya loses again to Krung ThaiAgencies, Bangkok Persebaya Surabaya failed to deviate from its losing record in the Asian Champions League on Wednesday, losing to Thailand's Krung Thai Bank 1-0 in an uninspired match.

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 12, 2005

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, May 12, 2005.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Woodcut Printing Exhibition Aku, Badanku, Jiwaku, Masa Laluku, by Edo at Klinik Seni Taxu, Jl. Gunung Rinjani Blok IXA no. 8 Denpasar (Tel.

Abusive security guard

Abusive security guard Security guards at the Dragon Fly, a new hangout located on the ground floor of Graha BIP on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, threatened and manhandled me.I arrived at about 11:45 p.m. on April 30 to pick up some women friends who were inside.

Susilo aims to speed up probe into Munir case

Susilo aims to speed up probe into Munir caseEva C. Komandjadja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono promised to speed up the investigation into the murder of top human rights campaigner Munir Said Thalib amid strong criticism at home and abroad.

Parents of Trisakti students vow to fight for justice

Parents of Trisakti students vow to fight for justiceBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe parents of four Trisakti University students shot dead during a protest in May 1998 said on Wednesday that they had lost faith in the government's resolve to punish those responsible, but vowed to...

Kembang Jepun: A former home of Japanese geisha

Kembang Jepun: A former home of Japanese geishaID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaAs the sky begins to turn red on the western horizon the oriental ornamental lamps are switched on along Jl. Kembang Jepun.

Businesses here for the long haul, despite problems

Businesses here for the long haul, despite problemsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaJapanese businesses have long dominated the Indonesian market with their quality products, and have been undeterred by various regime change. They have even become accustomed to the way of "doing business" in Indonesia.

The May tragedy now in House's court

The May tragedy now in House's courtHera Diani and Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaAs the May 1998 riots remain unfinished business amid four administrations and two independent investigations, activists say that the ball is now in the House of Representatives' court.

Critics oppose amnesty plan for Soeharto

Critics oppose amnesty plan for SoehartoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAs Soeharto left hospital on Wednesday after seven days of treatment for intestinal bleeding, the government has been urged to bring the former dictator to justice rather than granting him a possible amnesty for the alleged abuses he...

JP/4/Scene3

JP/4/Scene3 Susilo to sign ruling on education JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is expected to sign this week a government regulation on national education standard, which will become a legal umbrella for the government in issuing policies on education, Minister of National...

Cirebon gambling dens raided

Cirebon gambling dens raidedCIREBON, West Java: Hundreds of Muslim youths raided several shophouses on Tuesday night on Jl. Pasuketan here on suspicion that they were being used for gambling.The angry crowd vandalized the shophouses, took out several gambling slot machines and set fire to them in...

Thailand's debt rating raised by Fitch on strong growth

Thailand's debt rating raised by Fitch on strong growthDominic G. Diongson and Beth Jinks, Bloomberg, Bangkok Thailand had its long-term ratings raised by Fitch Ratings, which cited strong economic growth and a decline in the nation's overseas debt.

Pakistani workers arrive in Malaysia

Pakistani workers arrive in MalaysiaMALAYSIA: More than 1,000 Pakistani workers have arrived in Malaysia as the first batch of an estimated 100,000 Pakistanis scheduled to stream into the country to fill a labor shortage caused by the departure and expulsion of Indonesian workers, a news report...

Rupiah Rates May 11

Rupiah Rates May 11 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,714.53 6,933.56 7,362.77 7,285.09 Brunei dollar 1 6,044.29 5,432.27 5,768.69 5,707.68 Canadian dollar 1 8,001.13 7,194.04 7,636.31 7,558.78 Swiss franc 1 8,275.72 7,441.49 7,898.38 7,818.

Farmers, industry sign MOU on cocoa

Farmers, industry sign MOU on cocoaZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Association of Cacao Farmers and the Association of Indonesian Cacao Industry (AIKI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday in a bid to boost national production, which currently is only running about...

Press Council seeks debate on KUHP draft revision

Press Council seeks debate on KUHP draft revisionTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Press Council is drafting alternative versions to proposed modifications of the Criminal Code (KUHP), which are widely considered to stifle media freedom by criminalizing journalists and their work.

1. JUDI -- 1x45

1. JUDI -- 1x45 Joint efforts needed to shut down gambling dens Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaPolice cannot fight wide-spread gambling alone in the capital, an expert says, adding that state prosecutors and judges as well as other government officials should also join hands.

PDI-P supporters run amok as candidate ruled ineligible

PDI-P supporters run amok as candidate ruled ineligibleJemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangHundreds of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) supporters went on a rampage on Tuesday night in Manggarai, after their candidates for regent and vice regent were refused registration by the...

26 killed in RP bus crash

26 killed in RP bus crashPHILIPPINES: A bus negotiating a steep downhill road in the northern Philippines lost its brakes and crashed into roadside boulders on Wednesday, killing 26 people, including the driver, police said.Eighteen others were injured.

Former SMP 56 teacher fights to be reinstated

Former SMP 56 teacher fights to be reinstatedThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe former principal of State Junior High School (SMP) 56, Nurlaila, is planning to sue Governor Sutiyoso in the State Administrative Court next Monday for firing her as a civil servant.

TV Today: Friday, May 13, 2005

TV Today: Friday, May 13, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabaluga8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

Freeport-McMoRan bets on new output in Indonesia

Freeport-McMoRan bets on new output in IndonesiaBloomberg, Noordwijk/New YorkFreeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., owner of the world's largest gold mine, is concentrating on new gold and copper discoveries in Indonesia to help boost the company's stock price, Chief Executive Richard Adkerson said.

Test drive C240 Sport

Test drive C240 SportMerc C240 new offering for young executivesPrimastuti Handayani The Jakarta Post/JakartaA fire-red Mercedes-Benz C240 Sport and a weekend vacation with the family sounds like a perfect match, at least for the urban middle class, particularly young executives.

Govt accounts at Rp 83.2t

Govt accounts at Rp 83.2t JAKARTA: The current balance of government accounts at the central bank amounted to Rp 83.2 trillion (some US$8.7 billion) as of April 30, the Ministry of Finance's director general of state treasury Mulia Nasution said on Wednesday.

City to go ahead with hospital construction

City to go ahead with hospital constructionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite objections from city councillors, the city administration will go ahead with its plan to build a Rp 15.1 billion (US$1.6 million) two-story hospital in Thousand Islands regency.

Navy to secure gas interests

Navy to secure gas interestsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe nation's Navy is ready to secure oil and gas projects located in Indonesian waters from possible threats, including pirate attacks, sabotage, and damage to underwater pipelines caused by careless navigation.

City authorities to carry out massive polio vaccination

City authorities to carry out massive polio vaccinationDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing the discovery of polio cases in Sukabumi, West Java, last week, the neighboring Jakarta administration revealed on Wednesday that it plans to take preventive measures by carrying out a massive...

Susilo to sign ruling on education

Susilo to sign ruling on educationJAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is expected to sign this week a government regulation on national education standard, which will become a legal umbrella for the government in issuing policies on education, Minister of National Education Bambang...

MIND offers affordable entertainment, office equipment for automobiles

MIND offers affordable entertainment, office equipment for automobilesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCar owners and drivers in Jakarta increasingly realize that complaining about chronic traffic congestion is but a vain attempt to relieve stress.

City to carry out massive polio vaccination

City to carry out massive polio vaccinationDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaFollowing the discovery of polio cases in Sukabumi, West Java, last week, the neighboring Jakarta administration revealed on Wednesday that it plans to take preventive measures by carrying out a massive vaccination...

Abusive security guard

Abusive security guard Security guards at the Dragon Fly, a new hangout located on the ground floor of Graha BIP on Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, threatened and manhandled me.I arrived at about 11:45 p.m. on April 30 to pick up some women friends who were inside.

Open university, a sin?

Open university, a sin?From Pikiran Rakyat An article in Pikiran Rakyat, April 23, has voiced the concern of the Ministry of National Education over the system of long- distance education.According to the ministry's director of higher education and public empowerment, Prof. Dr.

Your own problem

Your own problem concerns Aceh I can't believe all of the uproar and protesting over Israel and Palestine in Indonesia at the moment. Why aren't you Indonesians protesting against your own government and the military about the killings of innocent Muslims in Aceh, your own country? You are so...

Residents protest slaughterhouse

Residents protest slaughterhouse TANGERANG: Residents of Cempaka Putih village in Ciputat, Tangerang, are complaining about a poultry slaughterhouse that they claim has polluted the neighborhood."We have to put up with the stench coming from the slaughterhouse.

President to chase corruptors

President to chase corruptorsFrom Koran TempoThe President has promised to hunt down corruptors who have fled, so let us join hands to help the head of state with the manhunt.If necessary, I am ready to help locate and notify the authorities of the presence of such Indonesian criminals in the...

RP Congress approves crucial tax law

RP Congress approves crucial tax lawAgence France-Presse, Manila The Philippine Congress on Tuesday passed a crucial government tax measure, raising the corporate income tax rate to 35 percent and giving President Gloria Arroyo power to raise value-added tax (VAT) to 12 percent by next year,...

Male gymnasts adapt well in Romania

Male gymnasts adapt well in RomaniaMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The seven-strong group of gymnasts training in Romania since March is experiencing mixed fortunes in adapting to the eastern European country, the Gymnastics Association of Indonesia (Persani) said on Tuesday.

Wake up, Garuda!

Wake up, Garuda! On April 25, I was in Singapore and had to change my return flight to Jakarta for the following day. The phone number in Singapore of the Garuda office is 6250 2888. Upon phoning, people are advised to dial extension 16.

Government, Pertamina eye LNG plants settlement

Government, Pertamina eye LNG plants settlementLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government and Pertamina are still discussing whether liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants will be included as part of the state oil and gas firm's fixed assets, a top government official says.

Warung Tinggi: A coffee story

Warung Tinggi: A coffee storyYenni Kwok, Contributor, JakartaTucked away in a small alley off Jl. Hayam Wuruk in Chinatown is a well-kept Jakarta secret -- Warung Tinggi coffee shop.It boasts that it is Indonesia's oldest coffee company, with a history going back over 125 years.

1. Graft (50) - 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x10)

1. Graft (50) - 65 pts 2 cols 3lines (3x10) Team to probe graft in state enterprises, ministries2. Harto (35) - 42 pts 4 cols 1line (1x26) Susilo visits ailing Soeharto3. Port (45) -- 42 pts 4 cols 1line (1x26) Govt asked for help to lower THC4.

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.pl .rm Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 10, 2005 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...