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Singapore, Myanmar PMs meet, reform pressure grows

Singapore, Myanmar PMs meet, reform pressure growsAgencies, YangonSingapore leader Lee Hsien Loong met Myanmar's top ruling generals on Wednesday as pressure grows on the junta to hasten democratic reforms or miss its turn next year as head of Southeast Asia's club of nations.

Yogyakarta to host science Olympiad

Yogyakarta to host science Olympiad YOGYAKARTA: Some 78 countries have been invited to take part in the International Junior Science Olympiad from Dec. 4 to Dec. 13 in Yogyakarta.Indra Jati Sidi, the director general of elementary and middle education at the education ministry, said at least 30...

Lutfi elected Jam'iyyah chairman

Lutfi elected Jam'iyyah chairmanPEKALONGAN, Central Java: Lutfi bin Yahya, a Muslim cleric from Pekalongan, was elected chairman of Jam'iyyah Ahlith Thariqah al- Mu'tabarah an Nadhliyah during the final day of the organization's four-day congress on Wednesday.He will serve as chairman until 2010.

'Give filmmakers incentives, facilities'

'Give filmmakers incentives, facilities'National Film Day was marked on Wednesday amid signs of a film industry slowly reviving and shaking off decades of slumber. The Jakarta Post asked residents if the local movies being produced nowadays lived up to their expectations.

Inmates flee in quake-hit island

Inmates flee in quake-hit island JAKARTA: A total of 178 prisoners fled Gunung Sitoli Penitentiary on Nias when a massive earthquake hit the island on Monday night.National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis said on Wednesday the inmates had fled to safety after the wardens unlocked the...

Milk campaign aims to improve public health

Milk campaign aims to improve public healthWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarPuputan Badung Park in the middle of crowded Denpasar is an oasis for families living in the city.Every Saturday and Sunday, hundreds of people flock to the park to breathe some relatively fresh air, and...

Regional dances on TV

Regional dances on TVFrom Media IndonesiaA program to mark private TV station TPI's recent anniversary showcased some regional dances, beginning with a Sundanese dance performed gracefully by Raden Hedi Junus.

Reform drive wanes as critics join Megawati camp

Reform drive wanes as critics join Megawati campDwi Atmanta and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, DenpasarThe attempt to challenge Megawati Soekarnoputri's control of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) fizzled on Wednesday after leading figures in the reform-minded group made a...

New oil and gas journal launched

New oil and gas journal launched JAKARTA: A new oil and gas magazine -- the Energy, Mineral, Oil & Gas Journal, or EMO&G -- has been launched to provide players with updates of the country's industry.The full-color monthly aimed to provide accurate data and information on the sector's upstream and...

Inco earmarks $120m in capital expenditure to boost production

Inco earmarks $120m in capital expenditure to boost productionLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a local subsidiary of the world's second-largest nickel producer Inco Ltd.

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LARASATI Jepara, Central Java

SBY's men get promotion

SBY's men get promotionThe Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters launched a major reshuffle on Wednesday affecting high-ranking military officers, including Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya from commanding Iskandar Muda Military Command in the troubled Aceh province to his new post as deputy Army chief of...

Batu Hijau is a 21st century mine that adopts a new paradigm

Batu Hijau is a 21st century mine that adopts a new paradigm in environmental management and social responsibility. Batu Hijau Mine is committed to environmental stewardship in all aspects of its operations starting from exploration, production and even future closure.

Another blow for Indonesia

Another blow for Indonesia For those living in Indonesia's northwestern regions it must have felt like a recurring nightmare. While the earthquake that struck in the early hours has apparently caused only a fraction of the devastation of the Boxing Day quake and tsunamis that cost almost 300,000...

Cirebon city locked down over bird flu outbreak

Cirebon city locked down over bird flu outbreakNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/PekanbaruFollowing the uncontrolled spread of bird flu, West Java authorities have stopped all poultry traffic into the area to prevent the problem from getting worse after the disease hit poultry farms in the...

Sutiyoso blames law enforcers for drugs

Sutiyoso blames law enforcers for drugsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso accused law enforcers on Wednesday of turning a blind eye to drug dealing in the capital, leading to rampant drug abuse, especially among the young.

'Tempo' acquitted of felonious act

'Tempo' acquitted of felonious actThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court threw out on Wednesday a civil lawsuit filed by youth organization Pemuda Panca Marga (PPM) against Tempo magazine, ruling that the suit was "not grounded in law".

Fewer than 10 Britons are reported to be missing in the area of

Fewer than 10 Britons are reported to be missing in the area of Indonesia that was struck by a powerful earthquake on Monday, the Foreign Office in London said. It had been feared that the number would be higher, but a Foreign Office spokeswoman said the figure dropped overnight on Tuesday "as some...

Mega has to change her 'queen-like stature'

Mega has to change her 'queen-like stature' The internal bickering of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), may deal the major party a massive blow at a time that it is still reeling from a double election defeat last year.

Pesta Tenun celebrates Acehnese handicraft

Pesta Tenun celebrates Acehnese handicraftEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough she lives in Jakarta, Rahma Harun's business was ruined by the earthquake and tsunami in Aceh.Aceh had been the main market for her embroidery products.

Gudang Garam 4th-Qtr profit falls 20% on lower demand

Gudang Garam 4th-Qtr profit falls 20% on lower demandBloomberg, Jakarta PT Gudang Garam, Indonesia's biggest cigarette maker, posted a 20 percent decline in fourth-quarter profit after demand for hand-rolled clove cigarettes fell and foreign-exchange losses widened.Net income fell to Rp 271.

Ambalat diplomacy budget cut

Ambalat diplomacy budget cutIvy Susanti and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has cut the budget for diplomatic efforts to settle the Ambalat dispute almost 10 fold, from a massive Rp 60.4 billion (US$6.

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1 x 39 Golkar gives 'Suara Karya' a makeover JP/4/Survey1 x 36 New survey finds Susilo satisfactory JP/4/Susul3 x 9 Newmont case set for trial

Rupiah Rates March 30

Rupiah Rates March 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,743.46 6,967.95 7,394.15 7,317.12 Brunei dollar 1 6,065.74 5,457.08 5,792.12 5,730.53 Canadian dollar 1 8,280.31 7,450.85 7,906.78 7,824.22 Swiss franc 1 8,349.61 7,512.28 7,972.00 7,888.

Lack of equipment slows rescue effort

Lack of equipment slows rescue effortApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Gunung Sitoli/JakartaTwo days after a giant earthquake feared to have killed up to 1,000 in northern Sumatra, rescue work and the evacuation of victims was a slow process on Wednesday, mainly due to a lack of heavy equipment...

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JP/4/scenePBR 'opposes' Zainuddin's bid JAKARTA: Noted Muslim preacher Zainuddin MZ is facing strong resistance from within the Reform Star Party (PBR) to his bid to win a second term as the party's leader, PBR officials said on Tuesday.

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LARASATI Jepara, Central Java

Rupiah ends up after BI intervention

Rupiah ends up after BI interventionDow Jones, JakartaThe rupiah ended slightly higher on Wednesday on profit-taking in the dollar following the recent rise in the U.S. unit and Bank Indonesia's suspected intervention, dealers said.

Brothel grenade attack raises rivalry issues

Brothel grenade attack raises rivalry issuesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWhile the Jakarta Council is still considering the idea of legalizing prostitution and gambling as suggested by former governor Ali Sadikin, a hand grenade exploded at the Boker prostitution complex in Ciracas, East...

The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go

The rules of the diplomatic game in Southeast Asia go something like this. Whatever a government, despotic or otherwise, chooses to do within the privacy of its borders is its business. Specifically, the key neighborhood club -- the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- lists as a core...

TV Program: Thursday, March 31, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, March 31, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee8:00 Cartoon: Hero Classics8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Sport Superstar 12:00 p.m.

*Seismologist warns of more huge earthquakes Page 2

*Seismologist warns of more huge earthquakes Page 2 *Golkar gives Suara Karya a makeover Page 4 *Prosecutors fail to question W. Nusa Tenggara governor Page 5 *Can religious education enhance peace, harmony? Page 6 *Sutiyoso blames law enforcers for drug abuse Page 8 *Veteran Romana out to silence...

Costly oil, dearer money

Costly oil, dearer money Businesses in Indonesia should gear up for costlier credit and most likely a weaker rupiah due to the combined impact of persistently high oil prices and the recent increase in the U.S. Fed funds rate to 2.75 percent.

Bapepam to get tough on mutual fund violators, set deadline

Bapepam to get tough on mutual fund violators, set deadlineThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has set April 1 as the deadline for mutual fund managers to comply with the marked-to-market regulations applied earlier this year before it imposes stricter sanctions.

RI must demarcate border with S'pore

RI must demarcate border with S'pore JAKARTA: Indonesia needs to demarcate its border with Singapore as geographically the latter's expansion through reclamation work using sand from Indonesia does not provide any advantages for this country, an executive of the Indonesian Fishermen's Association...

Romana out to silence the skeptics

Romana out to silence the skepticsMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Romana Tedjakusuma knows all too well the sniping surrounding her selection as a reserve for the Fed Cup tie against Germany next month.

Golkar gives 'Suara Karya' a makeover

Golkar gives 'Suara Karya' a makeoverThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter 32 years as the mouthpiece of the ruling Golkar Party during the Soeharto regime, the Suara Karya daily is changing its look and content in a bid to attract more readers.

Seismologist warns of more huge quakes off Sumatra island

Seismologist warns of more huge quakes off Sumatra islandThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, PadangA prominent seismologist said he could not rule out the risk of a third big quake off the Indonesian island of Sumatra, where two massive temblors have occurred in just three months.

Tsunami alert on track

Tsunami alert on track The violent earthquake off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra late on Monday night -- and the panic it sparked in Thailand and other countries around the Indian Ocean rim -- was a grim reminder that tsunamis, one of the world's most devastating natural disasters,...

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1. FIREFIGHTER: 3 X 14 Firefighters from France improvise in rescue efforts 2. NIAS: 2 x 15 Lack of equipment slows Nias rescue effort 3. BNI: 4 x 9 Adrian jailed for life 4. PDIP: 1 x 45 Reform drive wanes as critics join Megawati camp

TV crime shows traumatize masses

TV crime shows traumatize massesFrom KompasVarious criminal reports have been aired by local TV stations, which are still within proper limits. But when the programs present reenactments of some crimes, many viewers find it difficult to wipe from their memories.

Garuda service

Garuda service After a blissful four-day holiday in Bali, my husband and I made our way to the airport at Denpasar on March 27. We were scheduled to travel on Garuda Indonesia's GA 417, scheduled to depart at 5 p.m., arriving in Jakarta at 5:40 p.m.

Flooding spreads throughout Jambi

Flooding spreads throughout JambiJon Afrizal and Muh. Huzair, The Jakarta Post, Jambi/PalembangFlooding has spread to more areas in Jambi province. While a few days ago flooding had only hit Jambi city, on Wednesday floodwaters spread into the neighboring city of Batanghari.

Customs office rebuked over waste

Customs office rebuked over waste JAKARTA: State Minister for the Environment Rachmat Witoelar urged the excise and customs office on Wednesday to be honest and cautious in screening imported raw materials following two recent instances of toxic waste entering through Indonesian ports.

Govt to revise reconstruction plan

Govt to revise reconstruction planThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDue to Monday's large earthquake near the Nias and Simeuleu islands, the government will revise the blueprint it has drafted for the post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh and parts of North Sumatra.

Can religious education enhance peace, harmony?

Can religious education enhance peace, harmony?Zakiyuddin Baidhawy, Surakarta, Central Java For more than three decades now, Indonesia's education system did little to teach an appreciation and respect for our religious and cultural diversity.

Veteran Romana returns ready to silence the skeptics

Veteran Romana returns ready to silence the skepticsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Romana Tedjakusuma knows all too well the sniping surrounding her selection as a reserve for the Fed Cup tie against Germany next month.

Yue Minjun clones images of himself on canvas

Yue Minjun clones images of himself on canvasCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, JakartaTo use the self to express issues of significance has become a way for many contemporary artists to comment on what is happening around them.

New survey finds Susilo satisfactory

New survey finds Susilo satisfactoryHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite criticism of the performance of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his administration, 57 percent of Indonesians are satisfied with his performance, according to a recent national survey.Conducted by the U.S.

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JP/4/SurveyNew survey finds SBY satisfactoryHera Diani The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite criticism of the performance of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his administration, 57 percent of Indonesians are satisfied with his performance, according to a recent national survey.Conducted by the U.S.