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Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Thu, 12 May 2005
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.
Thu, 12 May 2005
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...
Wed, 11 May 2005
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,...
Wed, 11 May 2005
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.
Wed, 11 May 2005
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.
Wed, 11 May 2005
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.
Wed, 11 May 2005
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.
Wed, 11 May 2005
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.
Wed, 11 May 2005
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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...