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Card cuts visa red tape

Card cuts visa red tapeDuncan Graham, Contributor, SurabayaWhen a top Cabinet minister criticized Australia's visa policy at an Indonesia-Australia business conference in Bali, he certainly stirred the proverbial possum.Or, as they say elsewhere, created controversy.

~Tsunami - 125 days after

~Tsunami - 125 days after Message from Minister for Development Cooperation of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Agnes van Ardenne-van der Hoeven In Indonesia, on the streets of Banda Aceh, the impact of the tsunami is still being felt. Children are still crying because their parents died.

Susanto off to flying start against Dao

Susanto off to flying start against DaoMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teenager Susanto Megaranto chalked up an upset win over Vietnamese Dao Thien Hai in the opening round of their best-of- seven matchup series at the Japfa Chess Festival here on Monday.

Low subsidy, conflict blamed for power crisis

Low subsidy, conflict blamed for power crisisM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAmbon schools did not pay their electricity bills for years on end due to low power subsidies and the prolonged sectarian conflict, Ambon school executives said on Saturday. J.

Time to focus on identifying youngsters with potential

Time to focus on identifying youngsters with potentialSports consultant Hans Peter Thumm began working with the Directorate of Sports Affairs on sports development, particularly in the field of athletics, in 2003 as part of a cooperation program with the government of Germany.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 2005

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

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Three thinkers appointed to top technology agency JAKARTA: The government has announced three new senior researchers will be appointed to the prestigious Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT).

Sidewalk traders stage protest

Sidewalk traders stage protest PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: About 5,000 sidewalk vendors staged a protest at a roundabout in Palembang city center on Monday, rejecting the mayor's decision to move them to the city's Jakabaring market."The mayor is not being fair.

Council finds Rp 13.9b malfeasance in KPUD

Council finds Rp 13.9b malfeasance in KPUDDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter two weeks of inquiries, the City Council said on Monday that it uncovered irregularities totaling Rp 13.9 billion (US$1.45 million) in the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) Rp 168.

SEA Games contingent may top 600

SEA Games contingent may top 600Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) said on Monday the Indonesian contingent for the 23rd Southeast Asia (SEA) Games was likely to top 600 athletes, following the recent addition of dozens of events in the biannual event.

Protesters critical of UGM salary increase

Protesters critical of UGM salary increaseThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta, SurabayaMore than 500 lecturers, employees and students of Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University (UGM) staged a protest on Monday against pay increases decided upon by the rector.

Rupiah ends up on suspected BI intervention

Rupiah ends up on suspected BI interventionDow Jones/Jakarta The Indonesian rupiah closed slightly higher on Monday as Bank Indonesia reportedly unloaded dollars to drive the local unit up, dealers said.The dollar closed at Rp 9,548, down from its close on Friday at Rp 9,560.

Poso bombers still at large

Poso bombers still at large PALU, Central Sulawesi: Five days after a bombing outside two non-governmental organization offices in Poso, police say they are still in the dark as to who the perpetrators are.

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...

People of Yogyakarta get better acquainted with European Union

People of Yogyakarta get better acquainted with European UnionSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, YogyakartaYogyakartans wanting to know more about the European Union can visit the three-day EU Days 2005 show, which opened here on Monday at Gadjah Mada University (UGM).

Indonesia's Bumi Resources Full-Year Profit Rises

Indonesia's Bumi Resources Full-Year Profit Rises Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Bumi Resources, Indonesia's biggest coal exporter, said net income last year surged tenfold from the year-earlier period, helped by an increase in production and higher coal prices. Net income for the year ended Dec.

332 graft cases uncovered in Jambi

332 graft cases uncovered in JambiJAMBI: A total of 332 corruption cases have been uncovered over the past year in Jambi province, with losses to the state reaching Rp 4.5 billion (US$469,000), according to data from the Jambi Development Finance Comptroller. "The data is alarming.

RI short film to be screened at Cannes Film Festival

RI short film to be screened at Cannes Film FestivalHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA local short film is among those to gain unofficial selection at the May Cannes Film Festival, making it the third Indonesian film ever shown at the festival and the first of non-feature length.

Three thinkers appointed to BPPT

Three thinkers appointed to BPPT JAKARTA: The government has announced three new senior researchers will be appointed to the prestigious Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT).Harkali Setiyono will receive the post for his work in the use of light steel in construction,...

Dry season is upon us, says weather agency

Dry season is upon us, says weather agencyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt's midday in Jakarta. Bus passengers are fanning themselves with newspapers, while people in cars turn up their air conditioners to the maximum.

1. POET -- 2 x 28

1. POET -- 2 x 28 Corps diplomatic take the stage to read Raisa's poetry 2. FILM -- 2 x 27 RI short film to be screened at Cannes Film Festival

President, Vice President to go abroad to boost ties

President, Vice President to go abroad to boost tiesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is set to visit the United States, the European Union headquarters in Belgium, and Japan during his official trip later this month in a bid to boost ties with...

Mobile working system to enhance productivity

Mobile working system to enhance productivity The Jakarta Post Jakarta The efficient use of time and money is essential for Jakartans struggling to get to work amid notorious traffic congestion. With studies showing the average traveling speed in the capital is 14.

Consul's house tightly guarded

Consul's house tightly guardedBANDUNG: A team of Bandung police personnel were tightly guarding the residence of Polish honorary consul Mariola Budiman on Saturday, following an armed robbery at the house a day earlier.

War on corruption

War on corruptionFrom Bisnis IndonesiaSome believe that the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) set up General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mulyana W. Kusumah, which led to his arrest on charges of bribery.

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1 x 35 House to focus on budget revision JP/4/pilkada1 x 44 Analysts urge election delays in all regions JP/4/4Awards2 x 27 Young Indonesian scientists win physics awards in Poland JP/4/WARDAH Activist Wardah honored JP/4/WEATHER3 x 13 BMG says dry season is upon us

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Three thinkers appointed to top technology agency JAKARTA: The government has announced three new senior researchers will be appointed to the prestigious Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT).

Bird-watching on Timor a rewarding experience

Bird-watching on Timor a rewarding experienceNeville Kemp, Contributor, kemp@telkom.netBrown. Bare. Dry. A fire-scorched and sun-baked island. These were the words that formed in my head as I flew into Kupang, Timor at the height of the dry season.

Indonesia Q1 exports jumps 31.39%

Indonesia Q1 exports jumps 31.39%Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's first quarter exports jumped 31.39 percent to US$19.76 billion from $15.04 billion in the same period last year, thanks in part to increased demand for coal, ores, copper and other minerals, as well as knitted...

Part 1 of 2: Survivors take brave, first step toward new life

Part 1 of 2: Survivors take brave, first step toward new lifeUpon the invitation of the International Migrants (IOM), The Jakarta Post's Chisato Hara days observing developments in the tsunami- devastated province, including the hand over of shelters to displaced people in Tingkeum, Banda Aceh.

*Acehnese pin hope on new body Page 2

*Acehnese pin hope on new body Page 2 *Analysts urge election delays in all regions Page 4 *Protesters critical of university salary rise Page 5 *Islam in RI has always been multifaceted Page 7 *City council finds Rp 13.

Kendal not ready for election

Kendal not ready for election SEMARANG, Central Java: Kendal regency's elections might have to be postponed because of a lack of state funds, an official said on Monday."If the funds are there on May 5, we can hold the election, but if they aren't, we will have to postpone," Kendal election...

JP/13/MEDCO

JP/13/MEDCOMedco to get $190m in compensation for JerukLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaIndonesian energy giant PT Medco Energi Internasional will cash in on its calculated gamble in drilling wells in the Jeruk oil field by claiming US$190 million in compensation from the field's original...

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Islam in Indonesia has always been multifaceted Muhamad Ali Manoa2. Todung -- Karaha Bodas: Quo Vadis? 2 X 30 Tactics to delay settlement of dispute will eventually backfire Karaha Bodas: Quo Vadis?Todung Mulya Lubis Jakarta

Ex-Aceh chief named Army deputy chief

Ex-Aceh chief named Army deputy chief JAKARTA: Former Aceh military commander Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya, who led an operation against separatist rebels, was officially installed as the new Army deputy chief on Monday.

1. BKPM ------ 4x14

1. BKPM ------ 4x14 Govt strips BKPM of power as Toemion's post is vacated 2. KPU ------ 2x20 House to replace KPU members amid graft probe 3. Educat ---- 4x11 Susilo slams schools that scrimp on 'idealism' 4. Prison ---- 1x38 Children worried about life after prison

Diplomatic corps take the stage to read Raisa's poetry

Diplomatic corps take the stage to read Raisa's poetryCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaScientists in Scotland recently declared that poems were beneficial for the brain, explaining that "If literature is food for the mind, then a poem is a banquet".

Rupiah Rates May 2

Rupiah Rates May 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,816.83 7,034.62 7,464.49 7,386.82 Brunei dollar 1 6,116.50 5,503.20 5,840.81 5,778.73 Canadian dollar 1 7,942.34 7,148.63 7,584.35 7,506.53 Swiss franc 1 8,372.02 7,532.12 7,994.66 7,909.

Rupiah Rates May 2

Rupiah Rates May 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,816.83 7,034.62 7,464.49 7,386.82 Brunei dollar 1 6,116.50 5,503.20 5,840.81 5,778.73 Canadian dollar 1 7,942.34 7,148.63 7,584.35 7,506.53 Swiss franc 1 8,372.02 7,532.12 7,994.66 7,909.

Young Indonesian scientists win physics awards in Poland

Young Indonesian scientists win physics awards in PolandThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA group of students have been given special recognition in observance of National Education Day as they won awards in an international scientific contest in Katowice, Poland.

London IPO set for July, road shows June

London IPO set for July, road shows JuneThe time table for Medco's secondary public offering (SPO) is being finalized, with the event scheduled for mid-July, CEO Hilmi Panigoro said."We will make non-deal road shows to Hong Kong and Singapore in May," Hilmi said.

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.

Army, police to make up

Army, police to make up JAKARTA: Following a recent brawl involving soldiers and police officers, the Army has ordered members of the Cimanggis Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) to limit their activities in public areas."The Army chief (Lt. Gen.

Public minivan drivers on strike

Public minivan drivers on strike TANGERANG: About 500 public minivan drivers in Tangerang went on strike on Monday to protest the presence of a new public minivan route they said took away their business.

Acehnese pin hopes on newly established body

Acehnese pin hopes on newly established bodyThe Jakarta Post, JakartaHundreds of thousands of tsunami survivors in Aceh have pinned their hopes on a new rehabilitation and reconstruction body to help them rebuild their lives.

Child laborers get an education

Child laborers get an educationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPreviously unable to go to school because of a lack of time and money, dozens of children working in factories in Tangerang are now able to enjoy their right to an education.

Analysts urge election delays in all regions

Analysts urge election delays in all regionsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe central government is being urged to delay local elections as most regions appear to be unprepared for the polls and existing regulations contain many legal loopholes, which are feared may spell chaos during the...

1 heading for page 18 -- Environment

1 heading for page 18 -- Environment 1. BIRD -- 2 x 20 Bird-watching on Timor a rewarding experience

JIS has never barred police

JIS has never barred police I write concerning an article in your April 29 issue. The article referred to an incident during a Jakarta Youth Basketball Association game at Jakarta International School (JIS) on April 17.

Tactics to delay settlement of dispute will eventually backfire

Tactics to delay settlement of dispute will eventually backfireTodung Mulya Lubis, Jakarta When Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration took over the government, one of the items in its first-100-day agenda, as put forward by Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakri, was to settle the...