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Council tells governor to revise minimum wage

Council tells governor to revise minimum wageThe City Council sent a letter to Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday, demanding that he revise the decree on the minimum wage for Jakarta.City Council Commission E on education, health, and people's welfare chairman Dani Anwar said that the council requested...

ASEAN urged to fight natural disasters

ASEAN urged to fight natural disasters CAMBODIA: The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) must continue to stand together to help each other handle or even avert natural disasters, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen told a meeting on the subject held in Phnom Penh on Tuesday.

Citizenship and visas for expats

Citizenship and visas for expats I am an Australian male married to an Indonesian woman. This year I was out of work for six months while my company was negotiating contracts in Indonesia. I stayed in Indonesia with my wife under a social visa.

Young Indonesians at the bottom of world class: OECD

Young Indonesians at the bottom of world class: OECD Agencies ParisSome Indonesian pupils may have won international science competitions, but according to an OECD survey of 15-year-olds in 41 countries, Indonesian students trail behind the rest of the pack, along with their peers from Tunisia,...

Campaign focuses on violence against women

Campaign focuses on violence against women The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) has launched a 16-day campaign about ending violence against women, which is dedicated to the recently poisoned human rights campaigner Munir.The campaign, which began on Nov.

What happened TIM?

What happened TIM?From Warta Kota The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been forgotten now. While in the past this arts center was always associated with quality performances from the regions and other countries, today it is only a place where people have their lunch, make love in...

Rupiah Rates Dec.7

Rupiah Rates Dec.7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,410.05 6,631.47 7,057.74 6,983.55 Brunei dollar 1 5,848.92 5,234.55 5,570.83 5,512.46 Canadian dollar 1 7,965.71 7,131.56 7,586.98 7,510.19 Swiss franc 1 8,402.11 7,519.52 8,002.63 7,918.

Suspect cannot visit

Suspect cannot visit victim's grave: Court BOGOR: The Cibinong District Court turned down the defense's request for murder suspect Ronald Johanes Aroean to visit the grave of the victim, Amanda Devina."It's in the interests of the safety of the defendant," presiding judge Andi Samsan Nganro said.

Corruption-free agencies

Corruption-free agenciesFrom Koran Tempo Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration is prioritizing the eradication of corruption in its first 100-day program. In this context, the first thing to do must be to put law-enforcement agencies -- the prosecutors, the judges and the police -- in order, to...

* NU leadership race: How Hasyim retains power Page 3

* NU leadership race: How Hasyim retains power Page 3 * Why govt fails to enforce new minimum wage ruling Page 4 * Over 1,000 Nabire quake victims arrive in Makassar Page 5 * Treating aviation accidents as crimes Page 7 * Creativity helps Jakarta beggars survive Page 8 * Two-way shoot-out for Asian...

JIFFEST-profile-Lee Chang Dong

JIFFEST-profile-Lee Chang DongJP/19/LEE(Queries in bold being checked)Lee Chang Dong: The man behind Korean cinema developmentJohn Badalu Contributor/JakartaLee Chang Dong has been one of the most important figures in Korean cinema recently.

RI wants higher OPEC benchmark price

RI wants higher OPEC benchmark priceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will likely ask the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) during its scheduled meeting later this week to revise upward its crude oil price band to better reflect economic developments of late.

Port policeman dies in traffic accident

Port policeman dies in traffic accident JAKARTA: Tanjung Priok Port Police detective Brig. Sahrun, 39, was killed in a hit-and-run on Monday afternoon along Jl. Raya Cakung-Cilincing in North Jakarta.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Lampung plans to hold simultaneous elections

Lampung plans to hold simultaneous electionsOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung In order to prevent possible poll rigging, the Lampung General Elections Commission (KPU) is planning to hold direct elections at five regencies and municipalities at the same time.

JP/5/BUJANG

JP/5/BUJANGBujang myth accused to have impede fight against malaria Puji Santoso The Jakarta Post/PekanbaruAyub, 47, a resident of Telaga hamlet in Batang Sari village, Indragiri Hilir regency, believes in the mythical Bujang Penunggu Laut or Bujang, Guardian of the Sea.

2 x 21

2 x 21 Over 1,000 migrants flee quake-hit Nabire JP/5/ELECTION2 x 22 Lampung plans to hold simultaneous elections JP/5/RALLY2 x 22 Ministers to welcome rally racers to Batam JP/5/FLOOD1 x 35 Locals return home as flood subsides

Malaysia Airlines, No thank you!

Malaysia Airlines, No thank you! Six months ago I purchased tickets for my wife and myself, Denpasar-Vienna-Denpasar from Malaysia Airlines (MH). We also enrolled in their "Enrich" (MH064601165, MH064601180), to earn promised mileage points.

1.ISLAM: 3 X 18

1.ISLAM: 3 X 18Muslim countries declared ready for democracy2. BIN: 1 X 28President appoints new BIN chief3. ILO: 2 X 24RI's labor indicators deteriorate: ILO 4. CAR: 1 X 32Jakarta sets priorities for 2005 5. KOBAN: 1 X 45Citizens expect benefit from the presence of 'koban'

Ministers to welcome rally racers to Batam

Ministers to welcome rally racers to BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam Ministers and ambassadors will greet the participants of a three- week-long car rally between India and ASEAN countries, which culminates on Saturday in Batam, Riau Islands.

House, govt need to communicate

House, govt need to communicateKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minister of Law and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin on Tuesday called for intensive communication between the House of Representatives and the government to avoid deadlock in the law- making process.

Revolution is right on streets, General Sutiyoso

Revolution is right on streets, General SutiyosoDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhen one looks at the evolution of Jakarta one cannot go past Governor Ali Sadikin who was once dubbed the city's "father of development".For many, Ali's reign over the city was controversial as it was successful.

Disastrous disaster management

Disastrous disaster management It has become a matter of routine -- which means something that does not attract serious attention -- for Indonesia to face major disasters, both natural and man-made ones, as if the number of fatalities or material loses incurred during the devastation are only a...

Governor presents computers to media

Governor presents computers to media SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna A.F. presented on Tuesday 15 desktop computers to 15 major weekly publications in the province.The governor denied the computers were an attempt to curry favor with the media, saying they were simply...

Australia sees improvement in ties with RI

Australia sees improvement in ties with RIVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta After the successful conduct of the first-ever direct presidential election in Indonesia, Australians are increasingly optimistic about improvements in economic relations with its near neighbor, despite some...

U.S. giant firms eye investment in North Sumatra

U.S. giant firms eye investment in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Some 20 representatives of various giant U.S. companies visited on the weekend Medan in North Sumatra to look into investment possibilities in the province.

Aceh governor thrown in slammer

Aceh governor thrown in slammerFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) tossed Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh in prison on Tuesday, pending his trial for his alleged involvement in a graft case in 2002.

BMW 3P program gets good response

BMW 3P program gets good response JAKARTA: PT BMW Indonesia has sold 2,936 service packages to the country's BMW customers under its 3P -- which stands for price, performance and punctuality -- program during the April to November period, a press release said on Tuesday.

Over 1,000 migrants flee quake-hit Nabire

Over 1,000 migrants flee quake-hit NabireThe Jakarta Post, Makassar/Jayapura/Kupang As many as 1,130 migrants who fled Nabire regency, Papua after a series of deadly earthquakes, arrived home in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Tuesday morning on board a motor boat.

Treating air accident as crimes

Treating air accident as crimesLalu A. Damanhuri, Jakarta Within a one-month period at the end of this year there have been a number of serious accidents in Indonesia in almost all forms of transport.While it is too early to make judgments about the exact cause of the Lion Air Boeing MD-82 aircraft...

Munir, women's rights campaigner

Munir, women's rights campaignerA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta To commemorate International Day on the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25 and Human Rights Day on Jakarta Post is publishing a special report on the late human rights campaigner, Munir.

Astra unit sets coupons for bonds

Astra unit sets coupons for bonds JAKARTA: A unit of PT Astra International, Indonesia's biggest auto distributor, plans to sell Rp 1 trillion (US$110.1 million) of bonds in five parts with coupons ranging from 7.875 percent to 11 percent.

RI may supply LNG to Singapore

RI may supply LNG to Singapore Indonesia said it is willing to supply liquefied natural gas to Singapore, which is examining the feasibility of setting up a terminal to import the fuel. "If we can reach an agreement, we would be very keen to bring our gas to Singapore," said Iin Arifin Takhyan,...

Government raises Rp 1.16t from Bank Permata divestment

Government raises Rp 1.16t from Bank Permata divestmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government on Tuesday sold another 20 percent stake in publicly listed Bank Permata, the country's seventh largest bank, raising around Rp 1.16 trillion (about US$128 million).

NGOs provide help for bombing victims

NGOs provide help for bombing victims JAKARTA: Non-governmental organizations Yayasan Pulih, Yayasan Forum 58 and the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) have launched an joint campaign to help people cope with trauma resulting from terrorist attacks.

Civil service hiring criticized

Civil service hiring criticized JAKARTA: Lack of transparency in the civil service recruitment process has given rise to widespread concern, a junior minister says.State Minister for Administrative Reform Taufik Effendi told House of Representatives legislators on Tuesday that his office had...

House sets up teams of investigation

House sets up teams of investigationKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday set up three teams of investigation, one monitoring team and one special committee (pansus) to deal with various issues.

Buskers to help cops protect bus passengers

Buskers to help cops protect bus passengers BEKASI: At least 300 buskers grouped in the Bekasi Street Singers Group pledged on Monday to help police protect bus passengers from pickpockets and robbers."We the buskers are ready to help police prevent or stop any robberies on buses," singer spokesman...

Graft unit takes aim at corrupt tax officers

Graft unit takes aim at corrupt tax officersUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Responding to reports of rampant corruption in the tax office, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has lambasted the finance ministry's Directorate General of Taxation, urging it to crack down on the...

Ministers divided over controversial Cemex plan

Ministers divided over controversial Cemex planRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta State Minister for State Enterprises Sugiharto opposed plan by chief economic minister Aburizal Bakrie to allow Cemex SA controls a majority stake in state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik, in what could...

Minister clarifies E. Timor deportations

Minister clarifies E. Timor deportations JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday over 200 Indonesians were deported from neighboring East Timor because they did not have valid documents.

Jakarta sets its priorities in 2005 budget

Jakarta sets its priorities in 2005 budgetBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The 2005 city budget estimates show that the Jakarta administration is focusing on the completion of a number of major projects, including two new busway corridors, the East Flood Canal and waste treatment plants.

Suspect requests to visit victim's grave rejected

Suspect requests to visit victim's grave rejectedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor The Cibinong District Court turned down the defense's request for murder suspect Ronald Johanes Aroean to visit the grave of the victim, Amanda Devina.

1. TAX: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS

1. TAX: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Graft unit focuses on tax office 2. PUTEH: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Aceh governor thrown in slammer 3. FAITH: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Religious leaders vow moderation 4. OECD: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS RI pupils at bottom of world class

Singapore, Vietnam plan to connect ' resources

Singapore, Vietnam plan to connect ' resourcesAssociated Press, Hanoi, Vietnam Singapore and Vietnam are hammering out an agreement that would allow each country to tap into the other's resources, an official said on Tuesday.

Afghan refugees stage hunger strike

Afghan refugees stage hunger strike MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Three Afghan refugees began a hunger strike on Tuesday and sewed their mouths shut, after a similar protest earlier in the year.The protest is aimed at pressuring the United Nations High Commissioners for Refugee into sending dozens...

East Timor to finalize oil law

East Timor to finalize oil law SINGAPORE: East Timor is likely to approve a legal code for its fledgling petroleum industry next week, setting the stage for exploration by foreign companies next year, a senior official said on Tuesday.

Indonesia trounces Laos in Tiger Cup

Indonesia trounces Laos in Tiger CupAgence France-Presse, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Indonesia got its Tiger Cup campaign off to a winning start Tuesday, sweeping aside Laos 6-0 here on the opening day of Southeast Asia's premier international soccer tournament.

Council tells governor to revise minimum wage

Council tells governor to revise minimum wage The City Council sent a letter to Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday, demanding that he revise the decree on the minimum wage for Jakarta.City Council Commission E on education, health, and people's welfare chairman Dani Anwar said that the council requested...

Three books dedicated to Munir

Three books dedicated to Munir The 16-day campaign to end violence against women was marked with the launching of three books published by the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) and dedicated to the deceased human rights activist Munir.

'Creativity' street children to survive

'Creativity' street children to surviveDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The young busker smiled as he passed around a hat to collect money from passengers on a bus in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta."Thank you for your kindness, ladies and gentlemen.