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Quarantine engine to defend enterprise network

Quarantine engine to defend enterprise networkZatni Arbi, Contributor, zatni@cbn.net.idOne of the unwelcome repercussions of the escalating tension between Indonesia and Malaysia has been the explosion of cyber attacks.

Governor tells public to avoid poultry with bird flu symptoms

Governor tells public to avoid poultry with bird flu symptomsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso warned Jakarta residents to be wary of avian flu and to avoid eating fowl that displayed avian flu symptoms even though the Jakarta Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Agency has...

Wiratchant keeps lead, four-way tie at second

Wiratchant keeps lead, four-way tie at secondMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Overnight leader Thaworn Wiratchant weathered the storm at the U$$1 million Standard Chartered Indonesia Open 2005 to remain atop the leaderboard on Saturday.

Homemade cigarette industry relies on word of mouth

Homemade cigarette industry relies on word of mouthThe Jakarta Post, CirebonWhile large cigarette companies have a large marketing network, organized in a professional way, cigarette producers in Losari depend on word of mouth for promotion.

Aussie soccer expects smooth sailing into Asia

Aussie soccer expects smooth sailing into AsiaAssociated Press, Sydney, Australia Australia's soccer chief said on Saturday he expected no problems in leaving the Oceania Football Confederation to join its Asian counterpart, and that the move could happen as early as June.

Acehnese demarcate land without govt

Acehnese demarcate land without govtNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehZamzami, 52, a resident of Lamjabat village, Meuraxa district in Banda Aceh, has a new task. As a former village administrative chief, he has been asked by residents to help them demarcate their land.

1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x42)

1. Commentary (45) - 42 pts 7 cols 1lines (1x42)Megawati's statesmanship could be put to the test 2. Graft (35) - 48 pts 4cols 2line (2x28) Susilo seeks clerics' help in graft fight 3. Exxon (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (1x28) Arun gas output back to normal --- 5. Photos (2), oddworld and iklan

Sharp rise in Malay teenage pregnancies detected in Singapore=

Sharp rise in Malay teenage pregnancies detected in Singapore= Deutsche Presse-Agentur SingaporePregnancies among Malay teenagers in Singapore have more than quadrupled in recent years, fostering new videos to help embarrassed parents talk to their offspring about sex, The Sunday Times said.

Tiger offers low fare to six cities

Tiger offers low fare to six citiesSINGAPORE: Budget carrier Tiger Airways announced on Sunday it is offering one-way fares of US$6 to its entire network of 10 cities in six Southeast Asian countries.The booking period starts on Monday through April 1 and is valid for mid-week travel on Mondays to...

Teachers' strike harms students

Teachers' strike harms studentsFrom Koran TempoMost teachers of the state junior high school in Jembatan Baru, West Jakarta, went on strike on March 16 to demand transparency in the school's fund management and fee increase.The action triggered a student demonstration in the school grounds.

SOEs yet to live up to expectations

SOEs yet to live up to expectationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite a staggering combined income of Rp 495.2 trillion (some US$53 billion) -- comprising 25 percent of the nation's combined economic activity -- the performance of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) has yet to live up to expectations, a...

TV Program: Monday, March 28, 2005

TV Program: Monday, March 28, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Maya the Bee7:30 Children Drama: Karna8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Talk Show12:00 p.m.

Indonesia Open

Indonesia Open Leading scores in the final round of the Indonesian Open at the par-70 Cenkareng Golf Club in Jakarta on Sunday: 255 - Thaworn Wiratchant (Tha) 63-63-66-63 260 - Raphael Jacquelin (Fra) 64-67-64-65 261 - Adam Fraser (Aus) 66-65-68-62 262 - Frankie Minoza (Phi) 67-67-62-66, Colin...

Rice imperialism comes back to haunt RI, causes famine

Rice imperialism comes back to haunt RI, causes famineA'an Suryana, JakartaSurya, an Indonesian exchange student, drags his feet into his room in a student dormitory. He has just returned from a McDonald's outlet, some 30 minutes walk from the dormitory, located in the compound of the Nanyang...

More companies turn to serviced offices

More companies turn to serviced officesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Serviced office companies remain optimistic about strong demand this year due to increased inquires and new sign-ups, but are still refraining from expanding in Jakarta despite the encouraging signs.

Who fights for the poor?

Who fights for the poor?Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government's decision to raise fuel prices has sparked public protests. Most people opposed to the rises, including House of Representatives legislators, claim to be fighting for the interests of the poor, who analysts say are the...

Japan puts blame on Zico, Nakata for Iran loss

Japan puts blame on Zico, Nakata for Iran lossAgence France-Presse, Tokyo Japan's World Cup squad returned home on Saturday after a shock 2-1 loss to Iran overnight with coach Zico under fire for gambling too much on out-of-form Fiorentina midfielder Hidetoshi Nakata.

Weaving their way to better life

Weaving their way to better life The tiny islands of the East Nusa Tenggara archipelago are known for the richness of its hand-woven textiles, or ikat.In recent years, the ikat of Alor island have become widely known and valued as quality hand-woven textiles that use only natural materials, and...

'Janji Joni' delivers sampler

'Janji Joni' delivers sampler of Jakarta indie music Paul F. Agusta Contributor/JakartaThe new road adventure comedy from Kalyana Shira Films, Janji Joni, to be released on April 28, will take viewers not only on a mad, slap-dash journey through the teeming streets of Indonesia's capital city, but...

E. Java capital boasts variety of golf courses

E. Java capital boasts variety of golf coursesIndra Harsaputra and ID Nugroho, Correspondents, Surabaya There are many courses for golf lovers in Surabaya, East Java. But if you want to play golf in an international-standard golf course and at the same time enjoy the cool, fresh air of the...

Kalla unveils blueprint for Aceh reconstruction

Kalla unveils blueprint for Aceh reconstructionAgencies, Jakarta Vice President Jusuf Kalla presented Aceh community leaders on Saturday with the draft blueprint for the reconstruction of the tsunami-hit area, marking the end of the emergency relief phase in Aceh exactly three months after the...

Holy Land gives a glimpse of Jesus, Via Dolorosa

Holy Land gives a glimpse of Jesus, Via DolorosabTom Anggara, Contributor, Jerusalem The first impression we got when we arrived in the Holy Land was that it was a peaceful place.There were no conflicts such as the ones we often saw on the television back in Indonesia.

Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivity

Teleworking can cut cost and boost productivityT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta It is a serious meeting. Participants work hard to find ways to improve company performance, and sometimes they argue fiercely against each other. It is like any other meeting.

Surabaya spas offer Javanese

Surabaya spas offer JavaneseIndra Harsaputra, Contributor, Surabaya A waitress at the Mandarin Oriental Majapahit Hotel here approached a group of guests carrying a tray with a teapot and cups."Excuse me, would you like to try our SPA tea, free of charge," she said to one of the guests.

List of poor people not quite reliable

List of poor people not quite reliableAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A pedicab driver Awa, 33, says his family has not yet received any funds pledged by the government for the poor as compensation for the fuel price rises.

Hundreds of Acehnese flee their homes after gas pipeline leak

Hundreds of Acehnese flee their homes after gas pipeline leakNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Hundreds of residents of North Aceh regency have been taking refuge away from their homes since Wednesday after a leak in a gas pipeline that passes through their villages.

Will fuel price increases add the number of poor?

Will fuel price increases add the number of poor?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life is not so sweet for a small cottage industry producing caramelized snacks in Kemanggisan Pulo, West Jakarta, since the fuel price hikes.

Thousands to attend religious congress

Thousands to attend religious congress INDONESIA: Some 30,000 Muslims are expected to attend the four-day Thariqah al-Mu'tabarah an-Nahdliyah national congress in Pekalongan, Central Java, which will begin on Sunday.

Demand for conventional offices surges

Demand for conventional offices surges The demand for conventional office space in Jakarta is projected to further gain ground this year in line with the more promising outlook in the country's economy.

Churchgoers not put off by warnings

Churchgoers not put off by warningsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police's decision to step up security over Easter on Sunday by deploying about 16,000 officers throughout Jakarta provided some comfort to churchgoers concerned by recent travel advisories warning of possible terror attacks...

Paras reaches out to change fate of poor

Paras reaches out to change fate of poorKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Once home to an abundant water source, several villages on the slopes of Mt. Merbabu and Mt. Merapi in Central Java are now suffering a water shortage that gets worse during the dry season.

TV Program: Sunday, March 27, 2005

TV Program: Sunday, March 27, 2005.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Puppet: Mechanic8:00 Children Drama9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:30 English for Fun12:30 p.m.

The Easter Bunny

The Easter BunnyHonobonoSlamet walked in his slow, sure step across the sprawling garden that surrounded the white, Dutch-style house.The Javanese in him told him he shouldn't be, but he was proud of the way he had transformed the once weed-riddled yard into a lush, colorful landscape of reds,...

Acehnese struggle for normalcy three months after tsunami

Acehnese struggle for normalcy three months after tsunamiAchmad Sukarsono, Reuters/Banda Aceh Near the seafood market where he worked until killer waves smashed it to bits three months ago, Alimuddin is selling fish again in the provincial capital of Aceh.A massive Indian Ocean earthquake on Dec.

An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed

An Easter miracle: When a crook is blessed Submarine! It is not because I am anti-war that I feel bitter when I hear that word. Last year, my family attended an Easter mass in a church in East Jakarta. I told my three children and my wife that we should use Easter as an opportunity to make our...

More companies turn to serviced offices

More companies turn to serviced officesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Serviced office companies remain optimistic about strong demand this year due to increased inquires and new sign-ups, but are still refraining from expanding in Jakarta despite the encouraging signs.

Acehnese struggle for normalcy 3-months after tsunami

Acehnese struggle for normalcy 3-months after tsunami Achmad Sukarsono Reuters/Banda Aceh Near the seafood market where he worked until killer waves smashed it to bits three months ago, Alimuddin is selling fish again in the provincial capital of Indonesia's Aceh.

Safety standards needed for traditional cures

Safety standards needed for traditional curesMore than 80 percent of people in developing countries use traditional medicine for primary health care, but are at risk because of a lack of safety standards, research carried out by Consumer International (CI) said on Monday.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 27, 2005

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 27, 2005Exhibitions* Contemporary Arts Tribe Art Commission / Julian Opie / Jakarta, Museum Nasional, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until March 27 * Grafis S.

Assistance funds must go to those who are entitled

Assistance funds must go to those who are entitledKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some women in the neighborhood are arranging tables and chairs on the veranda of a small mosque here. They are also preparing snacks and tea for refreshments. It is 8:45 a.m.

Learn about Indonesia by reading 'Folktales'

Learn about Indonesia by reading 'Folktales'Endang R.S., ContributorIndonesian Folktales Murti Bunanta Illustrated by G.M. Sudharta Margaret Read MacDonald, ed. Libraries Unlimited 144 ppIndonesian Folktales shows the continuing effort of an Indonesian academic and children's literature expert,...

Police nab mirror thieves

Police nab mirror thieves JAKARTA: Taman Sari district police in West Jakarta arrested five persons on suspicion of stealing vehicle wing mirrors on Thursday.In addition to arresting the suspected thieves, who usually operated in front of Bank BNI 46 on Jl.

Bush's retreat on Indonesian human rights

Bush's retreat on Indonesian human rightsBrad Simpson Washington, D.C. There is a bitter irony to the Bush Administration's announcement in late February that it will restore military training for the Indonesian armed forces, which came just days before the State Department's annual human rights...

Munir's wife pushes for UNHCR involvement

Munir's wife pushes for UNHCR involvementThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Munir's wife, Suciwati, has won the support of international human rights groups in her struggle to bring those responsible for her husband's assassination to justice, and is pushing for the United Nations High Commission on Human...

Lower prices mean lower quality: Producers

Lower prices mean lower quality: ProducersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sony BMG International's local agents in Jakarta have responded with confusion on Monday at last week's announcement by the Indonesian Recorders and Traders Association that they would start selling original CDs, VCDs, and DVDs for...

Inauguration of West Irian Jaya council protested

Inauguration of West Irian Jaya council protestedRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A 23-member delegation from the Papua provincial legislative council is protesting the installment of the controversial West Irian Jaya council.

JP/6/ED

JP/6/EDAnother Wolfowitz mission In announcing his nomination of the incumbent Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz as the next World Bank president, U.S. President George W. Bush described his hawkish inner-circle person as "a compassionate and decent man," and emphasized Wolfowitz's experience...

RI in need of affordable computers

RI in need of affordable computersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly formed National Association of Secondhand Computer Traders Association (Apkomlapan) is calling for the Ministry of Trade to lift its restriction on importing secondhand computers implemented in October.

Sugar Council sweet on imports

Sugar Council sweet on importsZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian Sugar Council (DGI) has suggested that sugarcane farmers start harvesting their cane in mid May, a two-week delay from the initial date, to allow more time for listed importers to meet their sugar import quotas,...

Jamsostek reaches out to politicians

Jamsostek reaches out to politiciansThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians taking part in their party congresses should feel safer -- now they are insured, state insurer PT Jamsostek's president says.Achmad Djunaidi called the unprecedented move "a breakthrough" for Jamsostek into a new market.