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Nutricia baby formula

Nutricia baby formula I was recently shocked to realize that the Nutrilon Royal No. 2 Baby Formula that I was giving to my 7-month-old baby boy, produced by Nutricia Indonesia, contains glucose syrup and a substantial amount of vanilla flavoring. I then discovered that the Nutrilon Royal No.

Two Acehnese arrested for drugs

Two Acehnese arrested for drugs JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police officers arrested on Thursday two Acehnese people for the possession of five kilograms of dry hashish.The two suspects -- Nazir and Ari -- said that they were about to sell the hashish to a customer, when the officers apprehended them.

'Idul Fitri holiday is a time to rest'

'Idul Fitri holiday is a time to rest' For many, Idul Fitri is a time to ask for forgiveness from family, friends and colleagues. For others, particularly children, it is a time to receive new clothes, pocket money and to feast on traditional dishes.

Manila, Jakarta take action to boost growth

Manila, Jakarta take action to boost growthMichael Richardson, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, Singapore Economic recovery for any country must start with an effective dose of self-help.Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made this clear when he said at the end of a visit to Indonesia...

Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measures

Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measuresM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaIn general, Muslims oppose the radical interpretation of Islamic teachings as espoused by hard-line groups that promote violence as a means to achieve their goals, a survey has found.

JP/13/SMEs

JP/13/SMEsCigarette maker aims to inspire SMEsLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It was 1913 when Lim Seeng Tee got on his bike and rode through the streets of Surabaya selling the cigarettes that he and his wife had hand-rolled at their humble bamboo-walled house.

Landslide delays train departure

Landslide delays train departureYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Trains were delayed for up to four hours on Thursday, due to a landslide on the border of Ciganea and Sukatani, West Java, about 113 kilometers west of Bandung.

Papua ruling met with mixed reactions

Papua ruling met with mixed reactionsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The ruling of the Constitutional Court annulling the law on the division of Papua province but recognizing the existence of West Irian Jaya province was met with mixed reactions on Thursday.

2 fined for breaching Ramadhan bylaw

2 fined for breaching Ramadhan bylaw BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A district court in Banjarmasin fined two food stall owners for opening their businesses during Ramadhan.Opening a restaurant during the daytime in Ramadhan violates a bylaw that recently took effect in the province, said presiding...

Susilo jets off to Cairo for Arafat's funeral

Susilo jets off to Cairo for Arafat's funeralFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While extending condolences to Palestinians on the death of their president Yasser Arafat, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono cut short a trip to a national park in Central Kalimantan on Thursday to...

Country's leaders to open homes to people on Idul Fitri

Country's leaders to open homes to people on Idul FitriFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In upholding the annual tradition, the country's present and former VIPs will hold open houses for people who wish to greet them during the Idul Fitri holiday on Sunday.

Herlina's parents confirm KL visit

Herlina's parents confirm KL visit SURABAYA: The parents of Herlina Trisnawati, an Indonesian migrant worker who is on death row in Malaysia, are slated to depart for Malaysia on Nov. 25.The parents will visit their daughter to give her moral support and ask the Malaysian government to lighten the...

Indonesia's foreign minister arrived in Myanmar's capital on

Indonesia's foreign minister arrived in Myanmar's capital on Thursday on an unannounced visit, the first by a senior Southeast Asian official since the nation's moderate prime minister was forced out of office by the ruling junta last month.

Govt plans to curb fruit import

Govt plans to curb fruit importThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Agriculture is drafting a policy that would restrict the importation of several fruit varieties in a bid to protect local farmers, but the move may trigger reciprocal measures by affected countries and eventually harm...

Night travelers, beware, Lampung 'teeming with thugs'

Night travelers, beware, Lampung 'teeming with thugs'Oyos Saroso H.N and M. Huzair, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Palembang "Don't drive through Lampung province at night!"This alarming message always rings loudly in the ears of Idul Fitri travelers, whose thousands of cars pass through the...

Depok mayor quizzed for 7 hours

Depok mayor quizzed for 7 hoursEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Depok Mayor Badrul Kamal was questioned on Thursday for about seven hours at the Jakarta Police Headquarters in connection with an investigation into the misappropriation of Rp 9 billion (US$1 million) of the Depok Legislative...

Cileduk mall catches fire

Cileduk mall catches fire TANGERANG: A large part of Cileduk shopping mall in Tangerang burned down on Thursday, stopping its activities.No reports on fatalities were available at the time of publication.

VP queries critics of Newmont probe

VP queries critics of Newmont probe Critics are applying a double standard to Indonesia over its pursuit of an environmental case involving the world's largest gold miner, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Thursday.

Malaysia and RI dishonest on illegal workers issue

Malaysia and RI dishonest on illegal workers issueRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Expulsion reflects a feeling of dislike, displeasure, dissatisfaction, opposition, hate and malice, but is this how Malaysia feels about Indonesian illegal immigrants? Not exactly.

BI expects 20% bank lending growth this year

BI expects 20% bank lending growth this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank lending this year is expected to grow by more than 20 percent, partly driven a by steady but slow improvement in the domestic business climate, Bank Indonesia deputy governor Maman H. Sumantri says.

Officer killed in traffic accident

Officer killed in traffic accident JAKARTA: An officer with the Jakarta Water and Air Police, Second Brig. Supriyanto, 24, was killed in a traffic accident on Thursday.The officer was driving his motorcycle on Jl. Raya Cilincing in North Jakarta when he was hit by a truck.

City promises stable market prices

City promises stable market pricesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite rising prices for some staple foods before Idul Fitri celebrations, city officials are assuring the public the price of essential commodities will remain stable during the holiday.

Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measures

Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measuresM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite the general rejection of violent acts carried out in the name of Islam, a large percentage of Indonesians were not tolerant toward people of different faiths, a survey revealed on Thursday..

Beggars overrun Lampung prior to Idul Fitri

Beggars overrun Lampung prior to Idul FitriOyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Every morning in Ramadhan, Marsiah, 32, goes from street to street carrying her two-year-old daughter while begging for alms in Bandarlampung.She is not alone.

Toll road traffic rule needed

Toll road traffic rule neededFrom Bisnis Indonesia On Oct. 28, I was entering the Pejompongan toll road gate during peak hours at around 4 p.m. and was blocked by a minibus from Tomang, which was trying to reverse from a slow lane in order to enter the same gate.

Indonesia should maintain role in peace process

Indonesia should maintain role in peace processKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should continue its role in helping peace return to the Middle East despite the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, observers urged.

No visa extension, unless, of course...

No visa extension, unless, of course... I am French and arrived in Bali on Sept. 29. I got a tourist visa on arrival and paid US$25.As I wanted to extend my stay, I called the immigration office and they told me that it would be impossible to extend a tourist visa and I had to go out of the country...

T. Abang vendors to be cleared

T. Abang vendors to be cleared JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Mayor Muhayat said on Thursday that street vendors on Jl. Kebon Jati near the Tanah Abang market had to relocate to the Kebon Jati market before the start of Idul Fitri on Nov. 14.

Puncak Jaya rampage claims Rp 19b in losses

Puncak Jaya rampage claims Rp 19b in losses JAYAPURA, Papua: Papuan rebels went on a rampage in Puncak Jaya regency causing Rp 19 billion in damages, a top government official said on Thursday.The alleged rebels attacked and set fire to residential houses and government offices, said Elieser...

Prosecutors defend Ba'asyir charges

Prosecutors defend Ba'asyir charges JAKARTA: Prosecutors disputed on Thursday a claim by Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir that he was illegally being tried twice on the same charges."The first case against (Ba'asyir) involved his alleged efforts to establish an Islamic state here, while now he is...

TV Today: Friday, November 12, 2004

TV Today: Friday, November 12, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 TV Drama7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings1:00 p.m.

British envoy learns about DPD

British envoy learns about DPD JAKARTA: British Ambassador to Indonesia Charles Humfrey met with Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Speaker Ginandjar Kartasasmita on Thursday to learn about the new body.

Students give 'Ketoprak Lesung' new relevance

Students give 'Ketoprak Lesung' new relevanceTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Performing a racy folk tale about the relationship between penises and power was how the Gadjah Mada theatrical group made an ancient art form relevant for a modern audience, while managing to keep the...

Shares end at high on foreign buying

Shares end at high on foreign buyingDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares closed at another record high on Thursday as foreign investors continued to buy blue chips, like Indonesian Satellite (Indosat) and Bank Central Asia (BCA), that are expected to book higher full-year earnings.

Chronology of Papua's division

Chronology of Papua's divisionOct. 4, 1999: Law No. 45/1999 issued to establish West Irian Jaya and Central Irian Jaya provinces, the regencies of Paniai, Mimika and Puncak Jaya, and the Sorong mayoralty.Jan. 1, 2001: Law No.

Court issues unclear ruling on Papua

Court issues unclear ruling on PapuaMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court was established in 2003 to provide legal certainty in the face of conflicting laws, but its ruling on Papua's division on Thursday is likely to create more legal ambiguity in the...

Pros and cons of the TNI under the defense ministry

Pros and cons of the TNI under the defense ministrySupama P Dikrama, Jakarta Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono recently made quite an interesting statement, that ideally the Indonesian Military (TNI) should be under his ministry's authority, while the National Police (Polri) should be under the...

BRI set to expand credits

BRI set to expand credits State-owned lender Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) is planning to expand credits to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 20 percent next year, bank president Rudjito said on Thursday.

Discipline is a shared responsibility

Discipline is a shared responsibilitySimon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Recently the Letters pages of The Jakarta Post have seen a flurry of letters concerning matters of school policies, discipline and parental responsibility.

Malaysian death sentence

Malaysian death sentence It's very upsetting to see a young woman, Herlina Trisnawati sentenced to death by a Malaysian court, after being found guilty of murdering her employer. What drove an 18-year-old girl to commit such a crime? The answer can only be an act of despair after years of...

House demands Nurdin's temporary released

House demands Nurdin's temporary releasedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of House of Representatives legislators from the Golkar Party asked the police on Thursday to release Nurdin Halid, a suspect in the smuggling of tons of sugar, to enable him to celebrate Idul Fitri with his...

Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizations

Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizationsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The season for giving, or the month of Ramadhan, gives a considerable boost to the revenue of charitable organizations.

1. JIL (1 X 20)

1. JIL (1 X 20) Muslims oppose hard-line measures 2. OPEN (2 X 27) Country's leaders to open homes to public on Idul Fitri 3. PLO (3 x 18) Indonesia should maintain role in peace process 4. NURDIN (2 x 24) House demands Nurdin's temporary release

Pet shelters packed with dogs and cats

Pet shelters packed with dogs and catsSuherdjoko and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang There will be no holiday for most veterinarians and pet keepers this year, as pet kennels in large cities like Jakarta and Semarang are full.

Astra, Komatsu to form leasing firm

Astra, Komatsu to form leasing firmThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest automotive company, PT Astra International, plans to set up a joint venture leasing company with Japan's heavy-equipment maker Komatsu Ltd. later this year, according to Astra's top official.

Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrants

Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrantsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing a massive influx of migrants after the Idul Fitri holiday, Governor Sutiyoso again warned would-be job seekers against coming to the city."We have no problem if they just come for vacation.

Intolerance is still high

Intolerance is still highM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the general rejection of violent acts carried out in the name of Islam, a large percentage of Indonesians were not tolerant toward people of different faiths, a survey revealed on Thursday.

Toll road traffic rule needed

Toll road traffic rule neededFrom Bisnis Indonesia On Oct. 28, I was entering the Pejompongan toll road gate during peak hours at around 4 p.m. and was blocked by a minibus from Tomang, which was trying to reverse from a slow lane in order to enter the same gate.

Salemba vendors to be evicted

Salemba vendors to be evicted JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration will evict hundreds of street vendors from Jl. Kramat Raya and Jl. Salemba soon after the Idul Fitri holiday.The administration officials have informed the vendors about the plan and advised them to move, the city...

RP growth hit by high oil prices

RP growth hit by high oil prices MANILA: Economic growth in the Philippines has slowed amid rising inflation since last month, due partly to higher oil prices, Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said on Thursday.