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Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Indonesia, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005
Indonesia, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe year 2005 witnessed immense activity in the relations between two Southeast Asian giants -- Indonesia and Vietnam.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Waiting for justice for Munir's murderers
Waiting for justice for Munir's murderersPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is perhaps appropriate that the verdict in the Munir murder case comes just as the year 2005 draws to a close. The fact that Garuda pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto' sentence of 14 years for the cold blooded and cowardly...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia
Islamic radical movements in Indonesia Azyumardi Azra Jakarta The root causes of radicalism among Muslims in modern times are very complex. This complexity has become even greater lately because of the numerous driving factors that are working to influence the socio-historical course of Muslim...
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
Weaker trade prospects for 2006: Is oil to be blamed?
Weaker trade prospects for 2006: Is oil to be blamed? Puspa Delima Amri Jakarta Reading the performance of the Indonesian economy this year can be compared to a parent's reaction when the children bring home a fantastic mid-year report card: A mixture of pride, optimism and also anxiety.
Wed, 28 Dec 2005
JP/YKLASIK
JP/YKLASIKClassical music scene remains a vibrant niche One among many recommendations issued during the annual meeting of the Youth Music Orchestra (JMI), an international organization that promotes classical music to young people, was that JMI affiliates in member countries should go online to...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
C. Java storm damages 39 houses
C. Java storm damages 39 housesThirty-nine houses were damaged in a storm that hit Suruh village in Tasikmadu, Karanganyar regency in Central Java, 25 kilometers east of Surakarta, on Sunday. No casualties were reported in the incident.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Women's studies programs
Women's studies programs We thank you for your report about the 15th anniversary of the University of Indonesia Women's Studies postgraduate program (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 18).While event was ongoing, a rumor emerged that the S2 Gender and Development Program at the University of Hasanuddin...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Prayers mark tsunami anniversary
Prayers mark tsunami anniversaryA'an Suryana and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehTearful mourners gathered here on Monday to offer prayers and lay flowers on the first anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the world's deadliest natural disasters.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Beyond well enough
Beyond well enoughArya B. Gaduh Jakarta The economy did rather well in 2005. Estimates by the Asian Development Bank put its growth above that of the regional (Southeast Asian) average and its ASEAN-5 neighbors.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Significance of being a moderate and progressive Muslim
Significance of being a moderate and progressive MuslimMohamad Abdun Nasir Mataram Religious radicalism and extremism have proven to be a danger to social stability and order. While liberalism and secularism often trigger fear among Muslims that they are being secularized and cut off from Islamic...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Chris John stands tall in ring despite outside distractions
Chris John stands tall in ring despite outside distractionsMusthofid The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Overshadowed by regional rivals Thailand and Philippines at the recent Southeast Asian Games, Indonesia has Chris John to thank as its savior in the professional scene.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 2005Exhibitions* Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/YKLASIK
JP/YKLASIKClassical music scene remains a vibrant niche One among many recommendations issued during the annual meeting of the Youth Music Orchestra (JMI), an international organization that promotes classical music to young people, was that JMI affiliates in member countries should go online to...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Illegal logging: Where do we go from here?
Illegal logging: Where do we go from here? Illegal logging sees no slowing down Stevie Emilia The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When the world's biggest timber smuggling operation from Papua to China was exposed this year, it marked a turning point in the fight against illegal logging in the country.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Endy M. Bayuni
Endy M. Bayuni Jakarta This Christmas provided another fine display to the outside world of the religious tolerance that has developed among peoples of different faiths in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Robbers make off with Rp 130m
Robbers make off with Rp 130m JAKARTA: Armed robbers made off on Monday with Rp 130 million (about US$13,200) in cash from the safe of Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) in Plumpang, North Jakarta."The security guard was held at gunpoint then bound.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
People's hope is but a dream
People's hope is but a dreamFrom Kompas It seems that people have been "hypnotized" by the government's promises. Although it is true that President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla have done well to promote peace and clean governance.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
World marks tsunami anniversary with prayers
World marks tsunami anniversary with prayersAgencies, Car Nicobar, India/StockholmFamilies of the tsunami victims across the world marked the anniversary of the disaster on Monday with candlelight vigils and somber memorial ceremonies.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Terrorism in Indonesia
Terrorism in IndonesiaSidney Jones Jakarta 2005 brought a sobering reminder of the lethal power of terrorism: * 6 Indonesians shot as they slept in Ceram, Maluku on May 16; * 22 Indonesians killed by a bomb in a crowded Saturday morning market in Tentena, Central Sulawesi on May 28; * 14...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Aceh twelve months on
Aceh twelve months on Aminah is 44 years old and a widow who lost three children and her husband when the giant tsunami engulfed not only her family and house, but also everything that was life itself. Three children survived, which was indeed a blessing, but also it could be viewed as a burden...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Patching up decentralization to boost the service delivery
Patching up decentralization to boost the service delivery Riyadi Suparno The Jakarta Post/JakartaThere were many positive changes to local democracy in 2005, especially the direct elections of regional heads, but too often this did not translate into the improved delivery of services.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
National shuttlers steal the show at Anaheim worlds
National shuttlers steal the show at Anaheim worldsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, no longer the preeminent force in badminton of the 1960s and 1970s, can still step up and win when it matters the most, even if it's the same dependable players taking the honors.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Equity investment shines as bonds, mutual funds collapse
Equity investment shines as bonds, mutual funds collapse Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta stock market is in for another shining year this year, hitting record highs along the way, driven in part by the influx of investors from the bond and mutual fund markets as a result of...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
A conversation took place in a modest house, one with unplastered
A conversation took place in a modest house, one with unplastered walls and the exposed roof covered in cobwebs -- in a traditional fisherfolk's village in Labuan, Banten, some five hours drive from Jakarta.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Minimum wage to be revised
Minimum wage to be revised SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan provincial administration plans to revise the minimum wage for 2006 to reflect the high inflation rate of around 18 percent expected for December.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/ /tni
JP/ /tniWar on terror benefits only TNI, or the nation?Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaDespite the precious little progress the Indonesian Military (TNI) has achieved in the area of internal reform, it has does have something to be proud this year: the lifting of the arms embargo by the...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Government's insensible plan
Government's insensible planFrom Kontan I was deeply astonished to read the news report about the customs laws, in which the government plans to impose a fantastically high tax of 340 percent on the cement products.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
RI, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005
RI, Vietnam improve overall relationship in 2005 Veeramalla Anjaiah The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe year 2005 witnessed immense activity in the relations between two Southeast Asian giants -- Indonesia and Vietnam.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Trends in internal security problems in 2006
Trends in internal security problems in 2006Ikrar Nusa Bhakti Jakarta The year 2005 will end in just a few days. During the year, Indonesia faced quite a number of internal security problems, such as the prolonged communal conflicts in Poso and Palu in Central Sulawesi, the terrorist attacks in...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
'Fight terrorism with education!'
'Fight terrorism with education!'Members of some Muslim organizations helped provide security at churches in the capital and surrounding towns during the Christmas celebrations. The participation of these groups in guarding churches and other places used for Christmas services has raised hopes of...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
The Indonesian economy in 2006
The Indonesian economy in 2006Ross H. McLeod Canberra Indonesia's economic performance next year is likely to be similar to that in 2005. Output growth -- the key determinant of changes in individuals' incomes -- should remain around 5.5-6 percent per annum.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, December 28, 2005Exhibitions* Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Wynne helps RI women players court triumph in Angie's absence
Wynne helps RI women players court triumph in Angie's absenceBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With national number one women's player Angelique "Angie" Widjaja waylaid by injury for the whole year, no great shakes were expected from the country's tennis scene.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/Y/FILML
JP/Y/FILMLMany local films released, but has quality improved?Lisabona Rahman and Paul F. Agusta Contributors/JakartaIndonesian cinema saw an eventful year in 2005, with more than 50 titles either released or produced, making it the most prolific year in Indonesia's film history in almost a decade.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Where to go in Jakarta: Tuesday, December 27, 2005Exhibitions* Painting and lithograph by Ken Pattern at Galeri Hadiprana Jl Kemang Raya # 30 South Jakarta (Tel 7194715), Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., until Dec.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 27, 2005
TV Program: Tuesday, December 27, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Drama7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asik-asik9:30 Health and Prayer10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara1:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Tae kwon do streamlines elite training program
Tae kwon do streamlines elite training programMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After returning with a single gold from December's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian Taekwondo Association (TI) has slashed the number of athletes in its elite training program and is recruiting a...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Environmental Outlook 2006
Environmental Outlook 2006 The problems of environment in the years to comeE.G. Togu Manurung Bogor Indonesia is blessed with some of the most extensive and biologically diverse tropical forests in the world.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Government's insensible plan
Government's insensible planFrom Kontan I was deeply astonished to read the news report about the customs laws, in which the government plans to impose a fantastically high tax of 340 percent on the cement products.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Year-end special edition
Year-end special edition The business and sports sectors -- the subjects of today's special section for 2005 -- experienced a few highs and more than their fair share of lows during the past year.In business, the hard-gained macroeconomic stability after the turmoil of recent years came under...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Stocks shine as mutual funds collapse
Stocks shine as mutual funds collapseRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta stock market is in for another shining year this year, hitting record highs along the way, driven in part by the influx of investors from the bond and mutual fund markets as a result of their declining yield...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
JP/xx/YCARLA
JP/xx/YCARLAArt highlights 2005Carla Bianpoen Contributor/JakartaFor the art world 2005 was a year of milestones, one of which no doubt was the 20th anniversary of Edwin Gallery which was celebrated with a major extension of the premises and a memorable exhibition of selected works by artists who...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Weaker trade prospects for 2006: Is oil to be blamed?
Weaker trade prospects for 2006: Is oil to be blamed? Puspa Delima Amri Jakarta Reading the performance of the Indonesian economy this year can be compared to a parent's reaction when the children bring home a fantastic mid-year report card: A mixture of pride, optimism and also anxiety.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
City plans to provide buses for schoolkids
City plans to provide buses for schoolkidsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news has been proclaimed for students here, who often find it difficult to catch public buses, because the Jakarta administration has announced a new school bus system, free of charge for next year.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
The only way is up after sad SEA Games showing
The only way is up after sad SEA Games showingBruce Emond The Jakarta Post/Jakarta National sports received a much-needed boost this year when, after eight years of languishing in the legislature, the bill on sports was finally passed into law in September.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
A better economic outlook possible in the year ahead
A better economic outlook possible in the year aheadUmar Juoro Jakarta Eventually, the government decided to put a brake on fuel subsidy spending by raising fuel prices on average by 126 percent on Oct. 1. As a consequence, inflation in that month rose to 8.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Timor Leste's past: Let it be or bare it all?
Timor Leste's past: Let it be or bare it all? John McBeth The Straits Times Asia News Network/Singapore It was five years ago. Sitting at the kitchen table in a small, nondescript house on Dili's sun-baked foreshore, the soon- to-be president of Timor Leste was talking about the future.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, December 28, 2005
TV Program: Wednesday, December 28, 2005TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Drama8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Dialogue: Showbiz11:00 News: Berita Nusantara11:30 Rona Daerah1:00 p.m.
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
Angkasa Pura seeks funding for expansion in Soekarno-Hatta airport
Angkasa Pura seeks funding for expansion in Soekarno-Hatta airportThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II is seeking some Rp 3.5 trillion (US$353 million) to fund the expansion of the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport to accommodate a projected rise in the number of...
Tue, 27 Dec 2005
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