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Mon, 29 Nov 2004
S'pore suspends staffers for insider trading
S'pore suspends staffers for insider trading A state investment agency managing Singapore's massive foreign reserves has suspended three officers involved in an insider trading case in Japan.The suspensions without pay were in addition to fines totalling S$715,000 (US$436,000) earlier slapped on...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Gathering ASEAN
Gathering ASEAN Leaders of 10 Southeast Asian countries gather in Vientiane today for what has become an annual frat party for the regional grouping known as ASEAN.Skeptics will look down on this vigil as a self-absorbed meet- and-greet that only has value as a public relations exercise for an...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
* Susilo orders study into prejudice Page 2
* Susilo orders study into prejudice Page 2 * Push for revival of Aceh dialog Page 4 * Maluku residents say no to returnees Page 5 * The new Attorney General: Enduring against long odds Page 6 * City's population dragnet kicks off in December Page 8 * Antonio Barrera captures WBC title Page 9 *...
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Moonlighting common among police officers
Moonlighting common among police officersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta"We need to find other sources of income beside our salary," said First Sgt. Yono (not his real name), a 36-year-old officer of the police's Mobile Brigade, adding that his monthly salary was around Rp 1 million (US$111.
Mon, 29 Nov 2004
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration is prioritizing the
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 ensure they are corruption-free.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Aftershocks keep Nabire residents in fear
Aftershocks keep Nabire residents in fearNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, JayapuraA series of aftershocks continued in the devastated town of Nabire, Papua, on Saturday, a day after a powerful earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale left at least 17 people dead and injured dozens.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Ganesha bookstore still a beloved Ubud institution
Ganesha bookstore still a beloved Ubud institutionDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, AustraliaIn a place of rapid, sometimes frantic change, it is always reassuring to come across some constants. While we often concede to the need, and even enjoy the fruit of development, deep down we still...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
New Singapore apartments go to great heights
New Singapore apartments go to great heightsLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The Singapore skyline has changed markedly over the years, and more is in store as its planners look to the skies -- and the sea -- for inspiration.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Auction scene: The quest for good art on the block
Auction scene: The quest for good art on the blockCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta A spate of auctions of Southeast Asian art in recent months has brought both old masters and emerging talent to the attention of buyers, with the market is expanding to include works from less celebrated areas.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
S'pore may test all pregnant women for HIV
S'pore may test all pregnant women for HIV SINGAPORE: Singapore's health ministry wants to test all pregnant women for the HIV virus to curb a rise in AIDS cases, an official said on Saturday. Singapore currently tests less than 30 percent of pregnant women for HIV, said Balaji Sadasivan, who is...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakes
Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakesSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Magnificent Maninjau and Singkarak come to mind when mention is made of West Sumatra's famous lakes, but its so called Twin Lakes area is also being promoted for its scenic beauty.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
ASEAN foreign ministers achieve much, but resolve little
ASEAN foreign ministers achieve much, but resolve littleMeidyatama Soeryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, VientianeSoutheast Asian foreign ministers completed a day of endless meetings in Vientiane on Saturday, seemingly content in the knowledge that they had achieved much while resolving little.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Febi, Hendri flop in final
Febi, Hendri flop in final Febi Widhiyanto and Hendri Susilo Pramono lost in the final hurdle of the doubles event here on Saturday, to sum up Indonesia's woeful performance in the US$6,250 Men's Satellite Tennis Circuit.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Independence spirit lives on in Kris Biantoro
Independence spirit lives on in Kris BiantoroHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHeld in conjunction with National Heroes Day on Nov. 10, the launching of entertainer Kris Biantoro's autobiography Manisnya Ditolak (The Sweetness of Rejection) looked like a veterans' convention.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Auctions scene: The quest for good art on the block
Auctions scene: The quest for good art on the blockCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta A spate of auctions of Southeast Asian art in recent months has brought both old masters and emerging talent to the attention of buyers, with the market is expanding to include works from less celebrated areas.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Kang Giman
Kang GimanNgatini RasdiThere was a frightened look on the face of Kang (older brother) Giman when he returned from his rice field. He flung his hoe into a corner of the kitchen and hurried into his bedroom.It was still early in the morning and Marti, his wife, had yet to leave for the market.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
James' novel tells of gentle clashes of culture
James' novel tells of gentle clashes of cultureBriony Kidd, Contributor/JakartaThe Java Man Jamie James, Metafor Publishing, 2004 400 ppIndonesia is "as exotic as one could possibly wish," finds the middle-aged director of an historic mansion in rural England upon ending up unexpectedly in...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
On the Record: Dewa
On the Record: DewaArtist : Dewa Album : Laskar Cinta (Aquarius Musikindo)A bit like Madonna, although not as sharp, pop group Dewa is noted for its PR savvy and the prescient skill to read the market.The image of cocky band leader Ahmad Dhani, his prowess in creating catchy songs with lovey dovey...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
TV Program: Sunday, November 28, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, November 28, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Inscriptions a reminder of one man's dream
Inscriptions a reminder of one man's dreamAt 86 years, Hotel Niagara is not nearly as grand as it must have been in its former incarnation as a villa for a wealthy Chinese trade baron.Once the tallest building in the country (it is also said to have been the first in the then Dutch East Indies to...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
12 killed as train rams minivan in Tegal
12 killed as train rams minivan in TegalNana Rukmana and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/SemarangTwelve people were killed and another severely injured on Saturday when an executive class train smashed into a Toyota Kijang in Tegal municipality, Central Java.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
East Java: Niagara Hotel stands tall amid urban sprawl
East Java: Niagara Hotel stands tall amid urban sprawlEmmy Fitri and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Lawang, East Java Niagara Hotel was something special way back when, a sumptuously constructed villa in the green hills outside of Malang in East Java.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Hasyim still mulling NU reelection bid
Hasyim still mulling NU reelection bidBlontank Poer and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta/YogyakartaNahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi said on Saturday that he had yet to make up his mind on whether to seek reelection during the organization's 31st national congress, to be held...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakes
Big plans for West Sumatra's land of lakes Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Magnificent Maninjau and Singkarak come to mind when mention is made of West Sumatra's famous lakes, but its so called Twin Lakes area is also being promoted for its scenic beauty.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Inscriptions a reminder of one man's dream house
Inscriptions a reminder of one man's dream houseAt 86 years, Hotel Niagara is not nearly as grand as it must have been in its former incarnation as a villa for a wealthy Chinese trade baron. Once the tallest building in the country (it is also said to have been the first in the then Dutch East...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Powerful women who know our dirty laundry
Powerful women who know our dirty laundrySanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor/DepokFor many people in my neighborhood, the most powerful woman in recent years was not Megawati Soekarnoputri, but Mrs. Sleman.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Fire guts Kebon Kacang apartments
Fire guts Kebon Kacang apartmentsINDONESIA: Fire razed two units of a low-cost apartment in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta, on Saturday at around 2:15 p.m. Firefighters managed to put out the fire 15 minutes later.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Korean products in the spotlight
Korean products in the spotlightAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs over 20 minutes of dynamic moves and music came to a climax, five male Koreans, performing the traditional dance, Samul Noli, stopped suddenly, with several seconds of silence preceding thunderous applause.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Money grubbing at an ancient site
Money grubbing at an ancient siteThe parting words of the boat ticket seller -- "The fare only covers your roundtrip, the rest is your own responsibility once you get there" --before heading across Lake Batur to Trunyan in Kintamani district, Bali should have been fair warning.
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Documentary about Indonesia wins top award
Documentary about Indonesia wins top awardAgencies, The HagueStand van de Maan (The Shape of the Moon), a film by Dutch director Leonard Retel Helmrich about the impact of political and social upheaval on an Indonesian family, won top honors at the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam...
Sun, 28 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 28, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 28, 2004Exhibitions* Arts by Canadian artist Ken Pattern, at Four Seasons Hotel (Regent), Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. B-4, South Jakarta, Dec. 3 to Jan. 15. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Gathering ASEAN
Gathering ASEAN Leaders of 10 Southeast Asian countries gather in Vientiane today for what has become an annual frat party for the regional grouping known as ASEAN. Skeptics will look down on this vigil as a self-absorbed meet- and-greet that only has value as a public relations exercise for an...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Mas Achmad Santosa
Mas Achmad Santosa and Nenad Bago Jakarta Abdul Rachman Saleh was sworn in as attorney general in October, raising hopes that the efficient defense of public interests would be realized through an ethical and professional Attorney General's Office.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
BP seeks govt help on LNG project
BP seeks govt help on LNG projectThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBritish energy giant BP Plc., which leads a consortium that will develop and manage the Tangguh liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Papua, has asked the government to provide help in speeding up the construction of the project.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
'Bakpia', 'geplak' still favorite Yogya souvenirs
'Bakpia', 'geplak' still favorite Yogya souvenirsSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta"If you want to buy bakpia (baked cake stuffed with a mixture of green bean powder and cane sugar), you had better not buy it here.It's expensive.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.26, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.26, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading_____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 2,525...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
The Ismail Marzuki Arts Center (TIM) seems to have been
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 their cars or see a movie.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
'I wish I could have more holidays'
'I wish I could have more holidays'The holiday season is not over yet. People are expecting another week off for Christmas and New Year. The Jakarta Post asked some residents how they are dealing with the holiday hangover after almost 10 days holiday during Idul Fitri.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
JP/13/GDP
JP/13/GDP2 x 26 GDP grows faster at 5.03% in third quarter, says BPS JP/3/micro2 x 26 Govt seeks funds to boost microcredit program JP/3/MYANMAR2 x 25 Myanmar pledges to keep 'road map' to democracy JP/3/TIGER1 x 35 More funds sought to protect tigers JP/2/Islam1 x 33 Education 'needs to promote...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Six policemen deny involvement in Bojong violence
Six policemen deny involvement in Bojong violenceTheresia Sufa and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/JakartaSix low-ranked police officers have denied involvement in Monday's violent protest by locals opposing the presence of Bojong waste treatment facility in Klapanunggal, Bogor regency,...
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Kaliurang suffers increased environment damage
Kaliurang suffers increased environment damageMimin Dwi Hartono, Contributor, YogyakartaLocated 950 meters to 975 m above sea level on the slopes of Mt. Merapi is Kaliurang, which encompasses an area of 250 hectares.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Govt seeks funds to boost microcredit program
Govt seeks funds to boost microcredit programUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government plans to use proceeds from state-owned enterprises (SOEs), in addition to idle funds in banks, to finance the expansion of microcredits next year.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Execution of convicts on death row urged
Execution of convicts on death row urged BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Hamid Awaluddin urged the Attorney General's Office on Friday to immediately execute nine drug convicts on death row, six of whom are foreigners.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Universities asked to handle vendors
Universities asked to handle vendors JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Mayor Muhayat will involve the management of universities located on Jl. Kramat and Jl. Salemba, to resolve problems arising from the presence of street vendors near their campuses.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
GDP grows faster at 5.03% in third quarter, says BPS
GDP grows faster at 5.03% in third quarter, says BPSLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe year 2004 has been a good one for Imelda Ladianto. She was accepted as a teacher by a national plus school, rented a small house, and could officially call herself independent.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Mitra Adiperkasa reports strong profit
Mitra Adiperkasa reports strong profitThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed retail company PT Mitra Adiperkasa (MAP) reported an 88 percent surge in operating profit to Rp 141 billion (US$15.66 million) in the January to September period compared to Rp 76 billion in the same period last year.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 27, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 27, 2004Exhibitions* Arts by Canadian artist Ken Pattern, at Four Seasons Hotel (Regent), Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. B-4, South Jakarta, Dec. 3 to Jan. 15. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Highway patrol blamed for pileup
Highway patrol blamed for pileup After studying printed media accounts and watching television reports on the multiple pileup on the Jagorawi freeway (Nov. 17), we come to the conclusion that highway patrol personnel are to blame for the accident.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Java to face Bali in cricket c'ship
Java to face Bali in cricket c'ship JAKARTA: The Java team will host the Bali team in the first match of the National Cricket Championships at the Ceylon Cricket Ground in Cibubur, East Jakarta, here on Sunday.
Sat, 27 Nov 2004
Pasar Jaya suspends plan to demolish Tanah Abang market
Pasar Jaya suspends plan to demolish Tanah Abang marketThe Jakarta Post, JakartaCity-run market operator PD Pasar Jaya finally bowed to pressure from traders and city councillors by suspending the demolition of the Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta.