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What can ailing Indonesia expect from Susilo?

What can ailing Indonesia expect from Susilo?S.P. Seth, Sydney President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono starts on his new job with considerable goodwill of his people. He is certainly not the kind of guy who will set the Thames on fire. He is no radical or revolutionary.

Talks on minimum wages hit snag

Talks on minimum wages hit snagDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta What do people survive on a monthly wage of only Rp 671,550 (US$73.80) in Jakarta? It may be difficult for white-collar workers to answer but that is what some of their blue-collar counterparts have to get by on.

Discrimination of foreign executives

Discrimination of foreign executives The controversial detention of five Newmont executives on as yet unproven Buyat Bay contamination charges can be considered another case of outright discrimination against foreign companies, and represents a significant deterrent for top expatriate executives to...

Workers clash with tribe members in Riau

Workers clash with tribe members in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Plantation workers and tribe members clashed on Saturday at an oil palm plantation in Balam Jaya subdistrict, Rokan Hilir regency, Riau province.No fatalities were reported in the incident, Riau Police chief Brig. Gen.

Local educators get cold feet as liberalization looms

Local educators get cold feet as liberalization loomsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/YogyakartaAn education expert warned on Sunday that extensive liberalization of education would threaten the existence of local universities.

Govt to pay for councillors' housing

Govt to pay for councillors' housing TANGERANG: Mayor Wahidin Halim said on Thursday the local administration would allot Rp 900 million (US$97,826) in the 2005 budget to provide housing allowances for its 45 councillors.

RI's hobbit-sized humans find humble home

RI's hobbit-sized humans find humble homeTomi Soetjipto, Reuters/Jakarta Newly unearthed remains of hobbit-sized humans, perhaps one of the most significant finds involving human evolution in recent years, are being stored in an office drawer in the Indonesian capital.

'I always hope for a raise each year'

'I always hope for a raise each year' As Idul Fitri approaches, many workers have begun to wonder about their holiday bonuses. The Jakarta Post asked some residents what they were going to do with the extra money. Marsudi, 30, is a security guard at a shopping mall in Blok M, South Jakarta.

Cosmetic shop caught in fire

Cosmetic shop caught in fire JAKARTA: A cosmetic's shop in Pademangan Timur, North Jakarta, was razed by fire on Saturday morning.The fire was reported to the fire department at 9:45 a.m. and the fire was put out in one hour.The police said there were no fatalities in the incident.

KPUD to recheck councillors documents

KPUD to recheck councillors documents TANGERANG: Complaints were still coming in about the legality of some of the 45 newly elected Tangerang municipal councillors, the regional general elections commission (KPUD) said on Friday.

JP/4/regents

JP/4/regentsSBY's graft war goes national as governors become suspects Abdul Khalik and Syofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/PadangAfter several dozen local legislators across the country were convicted for corruption, police and prosecutors were currently targeting local administration...

Future may not be so hot for banks: Experts

Future may not be so hot for banks: ExpertsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The country's commercial banks have booked strong third quarter profits, thanks mainly to low cost of funds that allowed them to enjoy fat net interest margins.

1. Tour 3x18

1. Tour 3x18 Tourism bounces back, but oil shadow looms over airlines 2. Proton 2x23 Proton on new path with VW, but bumpy road ahead

Thousands of vacancies open up for civil servant posts

Thousands of vacancies open up for civil servant postsJohn Afrizal and Dwianto Iman Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Jambi/Surabaya Imron looked worried while queuing at a counter at Jambi post office, his right hand holding a brown envelope filled with various documents for a job application as a civil...

TNI top job, a strategic post sets politicians bickering

TNI top job, a strategic post sets politicians bickeringImanuddin Razak, The Jakarta Post President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's request to annul his predecessor's request for lawmakers to discuss the replacement of the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, which was announced during a plenary meeting of...

Indonesia's hobbit-sized humans find humble home

Indonesia's hobbit-sized humans find humble home Tomi Soetjipto, Reuters Newly unearthed remains of hobbit-sized humans, perhaps one of the most significant finds involving human evolution in recent years, are being stored in an office drawer in the Indonesian capital.

Profiles: Jakarta councillors

Profiles: Jakarta councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents.

JOSEPH LOUIS SPARTZ

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House tells Susilo to give top TNI post to Air Force

House tells Susilo to give top TNI post to Air ForceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has been urged to reconsider his idea to appoint an Army chief as the new Indonesian Military (TNI) chief, and instead choose the Air Force chief.

Primate species on verge of extinction

Primate species on verge of extinctionSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Padang The population of the four primate species endemic to Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, has dropped drastically due to excessive logging in the area.

Aceh, a testing ground for Susilo's promises

Aceh, a testing ground for Susilo's promisesAguswandi, London Aceh will be the best place to judge whether the new government will be any different from previous regimes in Indonesia. One of the biggest challenges for Bambang Susilo Yudhoyono's government is to resolve the conflict in Aceh...

School children and discipline

School children and discipline I'm responding to the letter Disciplining school children by Belle Sanjaya from Bandung published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 26.I'm a 19-year-old student and, no, I don't have children yet.

RP diplomats arrive in Kabul

RP diplomats arrive in Kabul PHILIPPINES: Philippine diplomats have arrived in Afghanistan's capital to help secure the release of a Filipino kidnapped along with two other United Nations election workers by unidentified gunmen last week, officials said on Sunday.

Big waves keep fishermen at bay

Big waves keep fishermen at baySlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Bantul Strong winds and huge waves have prevented hundreds of fishermen in Bantul regency from going to sea over the past two weeks."The winds are strong and frequently swirl during the transition period between the dry and rainy...

Anwar seeks reforms as he gets hero's welcome in KL

Anwar seeks reforms as he gets hero's welcome in KLAgencies, Kuala Lumpur A defiant Anwar Ibrahim pledged to fight on for reform in Malaysia as he returned to a hero's welcome on Sunday after spinal surgery in Germany, saying Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi fell short of expectations during...

Govt to sell minority shares in banks soon

Govt to sell minority shares in banks soonThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government will soon sell its minority shares in a number of banks in a bid to help plug the 2004 state budget deficit, according to Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar.

;JP;ABDUL;

;JP;ABDUL; ANPAa..r.. NGOs-Ciremai-scene NGOs reject status of Mount Ciremai as national park JP/4/scene NGOs say no to national park KUNINGAN, West Java: Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) concerned with the environment expressed its opposition to a ministerial decree that changes the...

KPU officials held for alleged fraud

KPU officials held for alleged fraud MUSI BANYUASIN, South Sumatra: Police are holding two officials of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in Musi Banyu Asin regency for fraud, a senior police officer said on Saturday.

Local chiefs now top graft suspect list

Local chiefs now top graft suspect listAbdul Khalik and Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Padang After several dozen local legislators across the country were convicted for corruption, police and prosecutors were currently targeting local administration heads in their fight against...

2. 2x27

2. 2x27 SBY says he'll be roving ambassador for moderate Islam 3. 1x32 'Liberalization threatens local universities' 4. 1x40 Poverty eradication through bank loans, not charity

Malaysia may open broadband services

Malaysia may open broadband services KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia might open its broadband services industry to foreign companies if domestic operators continue to lag behind in wiring up more homes, a newspaper said Saturday.

Lover's eyes

Lover's eyesKirk Coningham It wasn't something of which he was particularly proud.David told himself it was just a bar, but when the beautiful girl smiled and started walking his way, he new it wasn't. He could feel himself blushing and wished he wouldn't.David Majors was married to his work.

Garut: Taking the waters in West Java

Garut: Taking the waters in West JavaHera Diani , The Jakarta Post/Garut, West Java------------------------------ Cradled in a ring of mountains with water, water everywhere, the cool climes of Garut made it West Java's answer to the Swiss alps for Dutch colonists.

Finding educational toys for your kids

Finding educational toys for your kidsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When it comes to choosing toys for their children, most parents buy them not only for fun, but also for educational reasons.

The search for nurses with a better bedside manner

The search for nurses with a better bedside mannerRatih Sayidun and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors/Jakarta Rahma has worked for the past two years at a small medical clinic in Depok, south of Jakarta, as well as taking patients at home, despite not having a license to open a practice of her own.

Sabang: Out of harm's way

Sabang: Out of harm's wayNani Afrida The Jakarta Post/Banda Aceh---------------------- INTRO: A victim of circumstance, the once thriving tourist area of Sabang was inevitably affected by the strife in the rest of Aceh.

Can local fashion designers look beyond these shores?

Can local fashion designers look beyond these shores?Kylah Brown, Contributor/Jakarta Given its access to outstanding textiles and cheap labor, Indonesia should be at the forefront of the fashion industry.But, unfortunately, it is not. It isn't even close.

Taking the waters in West Java

Taking the waters in West Java Hera Diani The Jakarta Post/Garut, West Java------------------------------ Cradled in a ring of mountains with water, water everywhere, the cool climes of Garut made it West Java's answer to the Swiss alps for Dutch colonists.

Jakarta History Museum

Jakarta History MuseumDaytime tour (8 a.m. - 12 p.m.) Nov. 28: Bandengan Mosque Dec. 19: Sion ChurchEvening tour (7 p.m. - 9 pm) Nov. 28: Jakarta History Museum Dec. 19: Museum Taman PrasastiThe museum will creat private tours to the client's specifications. For more information, tel.

Jakarta: On history's trail in Jakarta

Jakarta: On history's trail in JakartaSusanna Tjokro, Contributor/Jakarta--------------------------- INTRO: Most of us give little thought to the history on our doorstep. But you can forget those stodgy history lessons from school when you hit the pavement on a historical tour of the city.

Susilo calls on nation to exercise restraint

Susilo calls on nation to exercise restraintThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called on all groups in the country to put their individual interests behind the greater cause of helping the nation.

Troops kill 17 rebels in Aceh

Troops kill 17 rebels in Aceh INDONESIA: The military said on Saturday soldiers killed 17 rebels in the latest clashes in Aceh province, where security forces are waging an all-out offensive against separatist rebels.

Arts and crafts showcased

Arts and crafts showcased INDONESIA: End-of-year shoppers can take their pick of the wares available at a couple of events in Jakarta.A bazaar featuring products from Pakistan, ranging from handmade embroidery to antique jewelry, is being held at Hotel Kemang on Jl. Kemang Raya, South Jakarta.

Greysia, Rizal advance to Richmond finals

Greysia, Rizal advance to Richmond finalsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Mixed doubles pairs Greysia Polii and Muhamad Rizal are the only Indonesia's medal contenders at the 2004 World Junior Badminton Championships in Richmond, Canada.

More open spaces urged for healthy hearts

More open spaces urged for healthy heartsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Heart Foundation (YJI) has urged the new government to provide more open spaces where people can exercise and pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Leaving the big question hanging

Leaving the big question hangingEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta-------------------------------------- Apakah Soekarno Terlibat Peristiwa G30S? (Was Soekarno involved in G30S?) Kerstin Beise Ombak, Yogyakarta September 2004 494 pp ------------------------------------------- Is it really...

TV Program: Sunday, October 31, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, October 31, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur4:30 Religious Teachings5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m.

Sabang: Out of harm's way in Sabang

Sabang: Out of harm's way in SabangNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A victim of circumstance, the once thriving tourist area of Sabang was inevitably affected by the strife in the rest of Aceh. Slowly but surely, visitors are starting to make their way back to sample it gorgeous coastline.

Empowering people to become survivors

Empowering people to become survivorsCompounding the challenge of cultural diversity in treating trauma in the country's far-flung archipelago is a linguistic factor: No word exists in Bahasa Indonesia for "survivor".

On history's trail in Jakarta

On history's trail in JakartaSusanna Tjokro Contributor/Jakarta--------------------------- INTRO: Most of us give little thought to the history on our doorstep. But you can forget those stodgy history lessons from school when you hit the pavement on a historical tour of the city.