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Mon, 09 May 2005
City has no map on CNG demand
City has no map on CNG demandBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be required.
Mon, 09 May 2005
Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supply
Govt mulls banning ore exports to secure domestic supplyLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is mulling the possibility of banning the exports of ore mined in the country in a bid to secure the supply for domestic demand, an official with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral...
Mon, 09 May 2005
Identity theft new problem in Indonesia
Identity theft new problem in IndonesiaVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, vmahmud@yahoo.comThere was an e-mail that circulated a while back, warning users of a mobile phone scam. It tells the story of a woman called on her cellular phone by the "authorities" who were trying to track down a drug...
Mon, 09 May 2005
Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society
Increasing dialogue between EC and Indonesian civil society Since 1999, the European Commission (EC) has more than doubled its cooperation with the Indonesian government. From around 20 million euros in 1999, the EC has now an average of around 50 million euros per year set aside for cooperation in...
Mon, 09 May 2005
Down with smugglers!
Down with smugglers! The recent Asian-African Summit concluded successfully. The hurly-burly of the golden jubilee commemoration of the Asia- Africa Conference may continue, but smugglers are operating like it's business as usual.
Mon, 09 May 2005
City in the dark over subsidy for poor residents
City in the dark over subsidy for poor residentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMore than two months after the controversial 29 percent fuel price hike, the poor have not gained any benefit from the slashing of the fuel subsidy as the Jakarta administration is still unsure about the...
Mon, 09 May 2005
JP/5/PLN2
JP/5/PLN2Maluku government has Rp 60b overdue power billM. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post/AmbonTwenty-seven schools in Ambon were left in the dark recently after state electricity company PLN cut off their power over unpaid bills, and now it has emerged that the Maluku provincial administration may...
Mon, 09 May 2005
Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination
Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordinationTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/JakartaA disaster mitigation bill currently being debated by lawmakers seeks the creation of a national body tasked with the coordination of the handling as well as prevention of all kinds of disasters, with an...
Mon, 09 May 2005
Tech savvy people embrace new gadgets
Tech savvy people embrace new gadgetsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn big cities like Jakarta a cellular phone is no longer sufficient for many people to provide them with quick access to their e-mails or the Internet.
Mon, 09 May 2005
SIS believes in diversity among students
SIS believes in diversity among studentsThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe six-year-old blonde girl said school was a place where she could learn and meet new friends, especially those from different backgrounds and nationalities.
Mon, 09 May 2005
1 x 37
1 x 37 Government to lift Aceh's emergency status JP/4/disaster2 x 26 Disaster mitigation bill aims to boost coordination JP/4/SCHOOL1 x 40 Alternative school meets people's real needs JP/4/Pilkada1 x 33 Election delay requested in Aceh
Mon, 09 May 2005
Illegal fees 'double RI export costs'
Illegal fees 'double RI export costs'Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the flow of goods through Tanjung Priok port is increasing, petty officials' pockets are getting fatter too, with illegal fees to blame for often crippling import-export costs, a new report says.
Mon, 09 May 2005
Investment licensing realigned
Investment licensing realigned Stripping the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) of its licensing authority will do little to speed up the process of business start-ups in the country unless the government acts firmly to realign cumbersome procedures and expedite the issuing of permits by...
Mon, 09 May 2005
Jakarta still has no map on CNG demand
Jakarta still has no map on CNG demandBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaAlthough the mandatory use of compressed natural gas (CNG) for public transportation vehicles will come into effect in February, the city administration has no idea how many gas stations and how much CNG will be...
Mon, 09 May 2005
Young people write up their own family histories
Young people write up their own family historiesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaFor Nona Yoani Sara, 12, history is no longer a boring subject full of irrelevant events taking place years even before her father was born, that have to be memorized in order to pass a test in school.
Mon, 09 May 2005
1. Levies --- 3x12
1. Levies --- 3x12 Illegal fees 'double RI export costs' 2. Polio ---- 1x40 Govt readies health workers to combat polio 3. Roy ----- 2x20 Cleric held for leading prayers in Indonesian 4. Harto ---- 4x10 Soeharto's health improving, aides say
Sun, 08 May 2005
Over 460 bullets found in river
Over 460 bullets found in riverSURAKARTA, Central Java: Local police found on Monday 462 live 5.56 mm bullets in Sragen regency, Central Java.A police officer said on Saturday that they had also discovered 25 7.62 mm bullets.
Sun, 08 May 2005
International programs promote student autonomy
International programs promote student autonomySimon Marcus Gower, Contributor, Jakarta The role of the teacher in a classroom is quite often a difficult one. Trying to lead a group of students in their classroom studies consistently requires a balancing act of establishing and maintaining...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Indonesia still struggling with ABCs of education
Indonesia still struggling with ABCs of educationLeo Landep, Contributor, Jakarta, leolandep@yahoo.com The Indonesian government is failing to uphold the Constitution.That sentiment was not expressed by the late founding father of Indonesian education, Ki Hadjar Dewantara, who was famous for his...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Ronald V. Gaghana roaring on empty
Ronald V. Gaghana roaring on emptySyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta Ronald V. Gaghana, 43, is one Indonesian fashion designer whose creations are always eagerly awaited.On April 28, he, again, represented his latest ideas with 60 designs featured in a fashion show held in the ballroom of the...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Indian food festival at Bali Hilton
Indian food festival at Bali Hilton The Bali Hilton International presents a famous Indian chef for its Indian Food Festival from May 1 through May 15.Mohammad Afzal will prepare all the Indian cuisine to satisfy guests during the festival.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Malaysia desperate for RI maids
Malaysia desperate for RI maidsLoong Meng Yee, Asian News Network, Shah Alam, Malaysia Tens of thousands of households are in dire straits, waiting in vain for their Indonesian maids to arrive.The usually ready supply has now been reduced to a trickle, according to the Malaysian Association of...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Teenagers behind bars
Teenagers behind bars While most teenagers spend their time having fun with their peers at malls or cinemas, some are behind bars, in youth penitentiaries for a range of juvenile offenses.This series of photos highlights teenagers at the youth penitentiary in Tangerang, Banten.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Rexy to coach in Malaysia: Report
Rexy to coach in Malaysia: Report KUALA LUMPUR: Former Olympic doubles champion Rexy Mainaky will become the new "high-performance coach" for the Malaysian badminton doubles team, a Malaysian newspaper reported on Saturday.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Ethical dilemmas in Indonesian television
Ethical dilemmas in Indonesian televisionAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rampant programs on television depicting violence and sex begs a question: Are people in the TV industry equipped with any knowledge of ethics?Magazine journalist Ferdiansyah, an alumni of the School of...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Over 25 schools take part in Bogor spelling bee
Over 25 schools take part in Bogor spelling beeGerald Donovan, Contributor, Bogor At 06:30 a.m. There were still two hours before Sekolah Bogor Raya's inaugural interschool spelling bee, but Nadia Firdaus, 12, was already preparing herself for the day's event.
Sun, 08 May 2005
'People power' needed to push for TV ethics
'People power' needed to push for TV ethicsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSex and violence color television shows every day, with most TV stations screening programs with such content. Apart from relatively low production costs, the programs are among those most watched.
Sun, 08 May 2005
JP/7/let
JP/7/letNew Criminal Law If the interpretation of the new law given here is correct, the points elaborated on are a total farce. Criminal charges for those who criticize government officials gives those people immunity and they will continue with their corrupt practices.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Four top designers display wedding gowns
Four top designers display wedding gownsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What happens if four renowned Asian designers stage a joint fashion show? Serious glamour, that's what.Some of Hong Kong and Indonesia's top threads went on show on Wednesday at the Mulia Hotel's Grand Ballroom when...
Sun, 08 May 2005
'I, Chairil, and I': Between literature and the visual arts
'I, Chairil, and I': Between literature and the visual artsCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta "I want to live another thousand years" and the battle cry "Bung, Ayo Bung!" are slogans that have braved the change of time.
Sun, 08 May 2005
JP/16/John
JP/16/John Looking for John de Rantau Zhuang Wubin Contributor/Singapore Writer-director John de Rantau, 35, presented the world premiere of Mencari Madonna (Looking for Madonna) -- his first cinematic feature depicting the HIV/AIDS situation in West Papua -- at the 18th Singapore International...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Pop music's growing power
Pop music's growing power For those of you who don't follow the latest developments in the country's less than interesting mainstream music scene, it might be good to know about a rather unsettling episode that unfolded over the past two weeks, and it was not about music.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Jazz quartet tours Jakarta, Surabaya
Jazz quartet tours Jakarta, SurabayaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A jazz quartet led by pianist Eric Watson will perform in Jakarta and Surabaya on May 10 and May 11 respectively.The quartet, which launched their latest album Road Movies in September last year, comprises Watson, saxophonist Christof...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Susilo calls for end to abuse of maids abroad
Susilo calls for end to abuse of maids abroadMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has instructed Minister of Religious Affairs M. Maftuh Basyuni to seek ways to put an end to abuse suffered by Indonesian maids working in Saudi Arabia.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Far from the madding crowd
Far from the madding crowdMartin Jenkins, Contributor, Jakarta Bali's tourist industry is currently enjoying a resurgence as large numbers of foreign tourists are once again visiting Indonesia's best-known holiday destination following a number of lean years in the wake of the devastating Kuta...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Women players want to stand up and be counted
Women players want to stand up and be countedMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to strategy for the Sudirman Cup mixed team competition next week, the national women's players barely earn a mention.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Giving access to world's top universities
Giving access to world's top universities Most international schools in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta, have designed their programs to give students access to the world's top universities.The schools not only adopt their national curriculum but also offer internationally respected curriculums...
Sun, 08 May 2005
1. Ronald (1 x 32)
1. Ronald (1 x 32) Ronald V. Gaghana roaring on empty JP/9/Ronald Roaring on emptySyahmedi Dean Contributor/JakartaHow far is a theme useful in the creation of fashion? Is it a source of ideas or even a boomerang? The answer can be found in Ronald V. Gaghana's annual fashion show.Ronald V.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Cooking class at Borobudur Hotel
Cooking class at Borobudur Hotel Have you ever thought about having lunch and learning how to cook at the same time? If your answer is yes, then you should visit the Bruschetta Italian Restaurant at the Hotel Borobudur in Central Jakarta.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Decentralization of education often misinterpreted
Decentralization of education often misinterpretedAlpha Amirrachman, Contributor, Sydney In his article published on The Jakarta Post on April 16, Mateus Yumarmanto raised concern that the government had adopted an approach that groups schoolchildren according to their intellectual abilities and...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Former president Soeharto hospitalized
Former president Soeharto hospitalizedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto has been admitted to a hospital, but one of his lawyers said his condition was not serious.Lawyer Juan Felix Tampubolon said Soeharto was admitted to Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta on Thursday morning.
Sun, 08 May 2005
JAKARTA (Antara): Former president Soeharto has been admitted to
JAKARTA (Antara): Former president Soeharto has been admitted to Pertamina Hospital in Jakarta, where he has been receiving treatment for the past three days.
Sun, 08 May 2005
The pluses of National Plus schools
The pluses of National Plus schoolsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta With their international orientation and bilingual classes, National "Plus" schools have gained wide popularity in Indonesia.With the approval of the Ministry of National Education over a decade ago, these schools have...
Sun, 08 May 2005
Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden death
Dao wins Japfa chess match in sudden deathMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It came down to the wire, but in the end Vietnamese Dao Thien Hai was too experienced for teenage GM Susanto Megaranto in their best-of-six matchup.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Teaching at international schools... why not
Teaching at international schools... why not The number of schools offering international programs continues to grow in the country's major cities, particularly in Jakarta.The increase in the number of these world-class schools not only offers parents a wide range of options to provide high-...
Sun, 08 May 2005
The many hats of Haji Johansyah
The many hats of Haji JohansyahMartin Aleida The red shop-house in the area locally called kedai panjang (long shop) is known among the residents of our small town as the only vendor of kupiah, rimless caps usually worn by male Muslims.
Sun, 08 May 2005
Zoellick inks $73.7m aid package for RI
Zoellick inks $73.7m aid package for RIIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA top U.S. envoy said Indonesia should further improve its domestic business and investment climate as part of efforts to strengthen trade ties between the two countries.Visiting U.S.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Thailand promotes gas vehicles
Thailand promotes gas vehicles BANGKOK: Thailand's national petroleum company pledged on Friday to invest five billion baht (US$128 million) to transform Bangkok's 9,000 public buses into natural gas vehicles (NGVs), media reports said.
Sat, 07 May 2005
Indian food attracts wider market
Indian food attracts wider marketEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post/JakartaThanks partly to Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee and other Bollywood people, all things Indian are gaining popularity here, including its spicy and pungent cuisine.
Sat, 07 May 2005
RP gives residency to RI immigrants
RP gives residency to RI immigrants PHILIPPINES: The Philippines has given permanent residency to thousands of Indonesian immigrants who entered the country illegally years ago but have reported themselves to authorities, immigration officials said on Friday.