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Fri, 06 May 2005
Indonesia pays $1.8m for grounded jet fighter in the U.S.
Indonesia pays $1.8m for grounded jet fighter in the U.S.Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government had paid more than US$1.8 million during the past 10 years to house a grounded jet fighter in the United States after Washington placed a military embargo on Indonesia, a legislator...
Fri, 06 May 2005
'Menteng stadium is an historical site'
'Menteng stadium is an historical site'The move to convert Menteng Soccer Stadium into a city park has sparked protests from noted public figures and scholars, who suspect foul play in the plan as the Sutiyoso administration will be inviting investors to open cafes and other entertainment venues...
Fri, 06 May 2005
Vietnam backs Australian bid for East Asia Summit
Vietnam backs Australian bid for East Asia SummitMichelle Nichols, Reuters/CanberraAustralia continues to canvass support for its inclusion in a summit of east Asian countries with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai on Thursday backing Canberra's push for more acceptance in the region.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Three districts prone to conflict
Three districts prone to conflict YOGYAKARTA: Three districts in Bantul regency are prone to conflict between supporters of candidates contesting the upcoming election of regional heads, a police officer said on Wednesday.Bantul Police deputy chief Comr.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Potential exists for strong domestic industrial sector
Potential exists for strong domestic industrial sectorRachmat Gobel, JakartaIn recent years, there has been an exodus of international companies from Indonesia. Kyocera is just one of the most recent examples.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Javanese culture
Javanese culture and democracy Although members of the Javanese community may claim they represent a "non-confrontational" culture (Javanese culture barrier to democracy: The Jakarta Post, April 30), it might be arrogant to not consider the experiences of young girls sold into prostitution...
Fri, 06 May 2005
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.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Boy killed in TNI-GAM clash
Boy killed in TNI-GAM clashNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehA seven-year-old boy was shot dead on Wednesday in North Aceh regency, as a car in which he was traveling was allegedly ambushed by a group of Aceh rebels. Ten others were also injured during the incident, including three soldiers.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Indonesia's great escape to win the first Sudirman Cup
Indonesia's great escape to win the first Sudirman CupBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five minutes can make a world of difference. As Susy Susanti sat in a corner of Istora Senayan stadium during the mid-match break, listening to her coach's advice for the final game against South Korean Lee...
Fri, 06 May 2005
Abolish democracy
Abolish democracy in RI, too costlyFrom Media Indonesia Democracy in Indonesia today tends to ruin nationhood and statehood because its implementation is high-cost and leads to a waste of public funds.The three elections held last year, for instance, cost a lot of money, and then we discover that...
Fri, 06 May 2005
Special antigraft team installed
Special antigraft team installedRendi A. Witular and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono installed on Wednesday 51 members of a special team charged with the task of intensifying and improving the government's anticorruption campaign.
Fri, 06 May 2005
ASEAN-U.S. ties at risk if Myanmar becomes chair, says top US
ASEAN-U.S. ties at risk if Myanmar becomes chair, says top US official Agencies BangkokU.S. Deputy Secretary of State Robert Zoellick welcomed the regional efforts to get Myanmar to reform but warned of "severe limitations" on U.S.-ASEAN relations if the military-ruled state chaired the grouping.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Riau farmers stage protest
Riau farmers stage protest PEKANBARU, Riau: Angry protesters from the Farmers Action Front for Justice staged a protest outside Riau Governor HM Rusli's residence on Wednesday, breaking down the fence in the process.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Dao strikes back to level matchup against Susanto
Dao strikes back to level matchup against SusantoMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Dao Thien Hai booked back-to-back wins to even the score with GM Susanto Megaranto in their Japfa chess contest.After taking his first win on Wednesday to reduce the gap to 1-2, the Vietnamese player's...
Fri, 06 May 2005
Taman Safari gets 4 new tiger cubs
Taman Safari gets 4 new tiger cubsTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe number of tigers at Taman Safari in Bogor has reached 150 now with the birth of four cubs.The mother, a white eight-year-old tiger named Shinta, gave birth to three female cubs and one male on April 25 (see photo).
Fri, 06 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.
Fri, 06 May 2005
JP/4/team
JP/4/teamSpecial 51-strong antigraft team sworn inRendi A. Witular and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono installed on Wednesday 51 members of a special team charged with the task of intensifying and improving the government's anticorruption campaign,...
Fri, 06 May 2005
BIN suspects foreign NGOs 'crossing the line' in Aceh
BIN suspects foreign NGOs 'crossing the line' in AcehRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAside from conducting humanitarian work in tsunami-stricken Aceh, a number of overseas non-governmental organizations (NGOs) operating in the province are abusing their original mission, says the head of...
Fri, 06 May 2005
ADB opens new office in Medan
ADB opens new office in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) opened a new office in Medan on Wednesday as part of its efforts to support humanitarian projects in Aceh and Nias.ADB country director David J.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Dewa must bow
Dewa must bow to Islamists From Koran TempoA number of Islamic organizations have reported the Dewa pop rock band to the Jakarta police for failing to change the group's newest album cover, which bears a logo resembling the word Allah.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Boxing chief angered by 'third party' in Chris John-Sutan snarl
Boxing chief angered by 'third party' in Chris John-Sutan snarlAntara Jakarta Chairman of the Indonesian Boxing Commission (KTI) Anton Sihombing has blamed third party meddling for the failure to resolve the contractual dispute between featherweight champion Chris John and his former trainer.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Singapore, RI eye new investment
Singapore, RI eye new investmentAssociated Press, Singapore Singapore and Indonesia will push for new investment from Japan and Europe, launching a joint investors' roadshow at the end of the year, the city-state's trade minister said on Thursday.
Fri, 06 May 2005
FM Hassan to attend ASEM meeting
FM Hassan to attend ASEM meetingJAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda will attend an Asia-Europe foreign ministers meeting in Kyoto, Japan, from May 6 to May 7, a ministry official said on Thursday.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Obasanjo invites Susilo to Nigeria
Obasanjo invites Susilo to NigeriaJAKARTA: Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has invited his Indonesian counterpart Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to visit his country, Nigerian Ambassador to Indonesia Moh. Buba Ahmed said in Jakarta.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Govt to build phone lines worth Rp 400b from USO
Govt to build phone lines worth Rp 400b from USOYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungWith about 40,000 villages nationwide still without access to telecommunication, the government is aiming to build more telephone lines in remote areas using the Rp 400 billion (US$41.
Fri, 06 May 2005
RI maid jailed again in S'pore
RI maid jailed again in S'poreSINGAPORE: A 20-year-old Indonesian maid was back in jail on Thursday for lying about being abused, a newspaper reported.Indrawati, previously jailed three months for theft, was sent back to prison for another three months for making a false statement to a police...
Fri, 06 May 2005
Asian govts agree on wider currency swap
Asian govts agree on wider currency swapMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse/IstambulFinance ministers from China, Japan, S. Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed on Wednesday to expand their system of bilateral currency swaps under the Chiang Mai Initiative to a...
Fri, 06 May 2005
Parents feel the bite of education costs
Parents feel the bite of education costsThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta, SemarangAny parent would be proud to see their child graduate. But Sudibyo is far from happy. When his eldest son, Eko Widi, graduates from senior high school this year, Sudibyo will need lots of money since Eko has been accepted...
Fri, 06 May 2005
Rupiah ends higher on dollar's slide
Rupiah ends higher on dollar's slideDow Jones, JakartaThe rupiah closed higher Wednesday, benefiting from the dollar's weakness against most regional units, dealers said.The dollar closed at Rp 9,505, down from its close on Tuesday at Rp 9,545 tracking its loss against the Japanese yen.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Police stops Vietnamese ship
Police stops Vietnamese ship TANJUNG PINANG, Riau Islands: Tanjung Pinang air and water police apprehended MV Vietrans Timex 05 and its cargo of 40,000 sacks of sugar weighing 2,000 tons in Sore island waters in Riau Islands regency late Tuesday.Tanjung Pinang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Fri, 06 May 2005
FMs gather for Asia-Europe meeting
FMs gather for Asia-Europe meetingAgencies, Tokyo/SeoulNorth Korea's nuclear weapons program, rising oil prices, and human rights in Myanmar top the agenda for a meeting of Asian and European foreign ministers starting on Friday in Japan.
Fri, 06 May 2005
KTI chief slams 'third party' in Chris John-Sutan dispute
KTI chief slams 'third party' in Chris John-Sutan disputeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Indonesian Boxing Commission (KTI) Anton Sihombing has blamed third party meddling for the failure to resolve the contractual dispute between featherweight champion Chris John and his former trainer.
Fri, 06 May 2005
Dao strikes back to level matchup against Susanto
Dao strikes back to level matchup against SusantoMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta GM Dao Thien Hai booked back-to-back wins to even the score with GM Susanto Megaranto in their Japfa chess contest.After taking his first win on Wednesday to reduce the gap to 1-2, the Vietnamese player's experience...
Fri, 06 May 2005
How a poll hero turned into 'public enemy'
How a poll hero turned into 'public enemy'Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta This is a story of a hero-turned public enemy. Mulyana W. Kusumah -- a rights activist and member of the Indonesian Elections Commission (KPU) -- was one of the many so- called "heroes" who it seemed had succeeded in organizing a...
Fri, 06 May 2005
The Coordinating Team for Corruption Eradication:
The Coordinating Team for Corruption Eradication:Advisors: Attorney General Abdul Rahman Saleh National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar BPKP head Arie SoelendroHead: Deputy Attorney General for Special Crime Hendarman Supandji Deputy head: National Police Director of Anticorruption division Brig.
Thu, 05 May 2005
Dewa must bow
Dewa must bow to Islamists From Koran TempoA number of Islamic organizations have reported the Dewa pop rock band to the Jakarta police for failing to change the group's newest album cover, which bears a logo resembling the word Allah.
Thu, 05 May 2005
How a poll hero turned public enemy
How a poll hero turned public enemyMoch. N. Kurniawan Jakarta This is a story of a hero-turned public enemy.Mulyana W. Kusumah -- a rights activist and member of the Indonesian Elections Commission (KPU) -- was one of the many so- called "heroes" who it seemed had succeeded in organizing a mammoth...
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 May 2005
Star returns home to culture shock
Star returns home to culture shock Karl Wilson, Agence France-Presse/Manila After 20 years performing on the European stage, leading Filipino dancer Augustus Damian has returned home to helm the national ballet -- and a culture shock.
Thu, 05 May 2005
Eradicating corruption
Eradicating corruption As an Indonesian scholar I am pleased to read Indonesia: Uprooting graft published in the Economist, April 30, 2005, page 26, by correctly posing the question: "Is President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at last getting serious about tackling corruption?"Unfortunately the...
Thu, 05 May 2005
Parents feel the bite of high education costs
Parents feel the bite of high education costsThe Jakarta Post Yogyakarta/SemarangAny parent would be proud to see their child graduate. But Sudibyo is far from happy. When his eldest son, Eko Widi, graduates from senior high school this year, Sudibyo will need lots of money since Eko has been...
Thu, 05 May 2005
Gloomy picture of a worker's life
Gloomy picture of a worker's life ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post/SidoardjoAn old bicycle is parked among hundreds of motorcycles near a machinery assembling factory in East Java town of Sidoardjo. The bicycle is rusty, and its seat torn.
Thu, 05 May 2005
Tremendous growth potential predicted for low cost carriers in
Tremendous growth potential predicted for low cost carriers in Asia Deutsche Presse-Agentur Singapore The potential for budget travel growth in Asia is so huge a top Singapore minister predicted on Wednesday intra-regional air transit will one day overtake the United States.
Thu, 05 May 2005
2 headings for page 20 -- Potpourri
2 headings for page 20 -- Potpourri 1. FRANCE -- 2 x 24 Joys of French spring hit hot, dry Jakarta 2. LAMAZ -- 2 x 37 Former sailor tells the story of Indonesian women in photographs
Thu, 05 May 2005
Getting more polluted
Getting more polluted When Director General for Land Transportation Iskandar Abubakar launched the idea of having all private vehicles undergo a roadworthiness test in 2003, he was met with strong resistance from the public.
Thu, 05 May 2005
Javanese culture
Javanese culture and democracy Although members of the Javanese community may claim they represent a "non-confrontational" culture (Javanese culture barrier to democracy: The Jakarta Post, April 30), it might be arrogant to not consider the experiences of young girls sold into prostitution...
Thu, 05 May 2005
Lore Lindu: Home to biological, archeological wealth
Lore Lindu: Home to biological, archeological wealthRuslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post/Poso Lore Lindu National Park is a unique place to visit as it is home to flora and fauna peculiar to Central Sulawesi, as well as prehistoric statues and building blocks.
Thu, 05 May 2005
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Refrigerators become hot status symbol for 'nouveaux riches' The Jakarta Post JakartaIf a fire strikes Rina's home, irreplaceable valuables such as photo albums and family heirlooms will not be on top of her priority of what-should-be-saved-first list.
Thu, 05 May 2005
Syafii Maarif and the moderation of Muhammadiyah
Syafii Maarif and the moderation of Muhammadiyah Hilman Latief Kalamazoo, Michigan At the next Muhammadiyah Congress from July 3-8 in Malang, East Java, the issue of the organization's leadership will feature prominently.
Thu, 05 May 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 7, 2005
TV Today: Saturday, May 7, 2005TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Tabulaga7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing10:30 Music11:30 Oto Screen1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Comedy5:00 Hello Friends5:30...