An Indian atheist takes on the Islamist world in Indonesia Aug 10, 2008
Noor Huda Ismail, Contributor, Palembang, South Sumatra. My friend the Fanatic: Travels with an Indonesian Islamist Sadanand Dhume Penguins 2008. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
14 Tons of Frozen Scaly Anteaters Seized in Indonesia Aug 8, 2008
The July 30 warehouse raid in Palembang on the island of Sumatra is the latest sign of 's skyrocketing demand for pangolin meat, blood, and scales. (Watch a. (National Geographic)
Major cities a haven for shopping malls Aug 8, 2008
The company also categorized Makassar, Bogor, Depok, Bekasi, Tanggerang, Solo, Denpasar, Semarang, Yogyakarta, Palembang, Pekanbaru, Balikpapan and Samarinda as emerging markets. Economic growth experienced after the regional autonomy regime was applied in 2002 has created an increasing demand for shopping centers. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
14 tons of meat from rare animal seized Aug 7, 2008
Last week's arrests in the Sumatran city of Palembang were triggered by two seizures earlier this year in Vietnam, involving more than 23 tons of frozen pangolins that were known to have originated from Indonesia. Enforcement or extinction. (MSNBC -- International)
Ministers in BI grafts Aug 7, 2008
Y. IBRAHIM Palembang, South Sumatra. If they are found guilty, dismiss them without honor. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Tantowi stays true to Golkar Aug 5, 2008
PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Popular television host Tantowi Yahya preferred to back his political party, Golkar Party, than supporting his brother, Helmi Yahya, who will run as deputy governor candidate in the upcoming South Sumatra gubernatorial election ... "It's my choice. As Golkar's cadre, it's my obligation and consequence that I should campaign for ALDY," Tantowi said after a seminar in Palembang on Sunday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Sampoerna Agro cashes in on CPO boom Jul 31, 2008
Khairul Saleh, The Jakarta Post, Palembang ... 49 trillion (US$154 million) in sales revenue during the first months of the year, from Rp 541 billion posted in the same period last year, the company's director for Sumatra, Yassin Chandra, said in Palembang. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Confronting the underlying causes of extreme ideology Jul 21, 2008
That the alleged terrorists were arrested in Palembang and Lempuing, South Sumatra, has raised concern that terrorists abound in every corner of our nation. This raises the question of why terrorists continue waging "holy war" in this, a Muslim-dominated country. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Games end; Kalla calls for evaluation Jul 18, 2008
Jakarta, which took the championship four years ago in Palembang, was left in second place with 119 gold medals, followed by hosts East Kalimantan with 116. West Java and Central Java rounded out the top five with 101 and 52 golds. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
* World News Quick Take Jul 13, 2008
Indonesian police chief Sutanto told reporters police were still investigating a network of suspected militants detained recently in Palembang on Indonesias Sumatra Island. The group of 10 was detained in raids by Indonesias anti-terrorism unit and a large cache of bombs was found. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Arrests of terrorists Jul 13, 2008
The arrest of more than 10 terrorist suspects in Palembang will cripple the terrorist movement in Indonesia. The important thing is that the police continue their intelligence operations in all regions and cities to cut off the movement's connections and catch its big boss, Noordin M. Top, who is still at large. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Proton launches Persona in Indonesia Jul 13, 2008
A year ago, Proton began with three dealerships in Indonesia and now has five dealerships in Warung Buncit, Bandung, Makasar, Pekanbaru and Palembang and one branch in Slipi, Jakarta, all equipped with sales, service and spares capabilities. Bernama. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Learning to practice batik making at Textile Museum Jul 8, 2008
A visitor will get to know, for example, that South Sumatra's capital city of Palembang also has its own batiks, while men in the interior regions of Kalimantan wear clothes made of refined bark as smooth as textiles. When The Jakarta Post recently visited the museum, a batik making course was announced near the back of the museum. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
The arrest of 10 terror suspects Jul 8, 2008
Your comments on the arrest of ten terrorist suspects and the seizure of dozens of high explosive bombs in South Sumatra capital of Palembang ... It is very suspicious to hear that the police suddenly arrested those terrorists in Palembang. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Terror suspects were planning to bomb cafe: Police Jul 5, 2008
The police arrested nine men in Palembang, South Sumatra, during a series of raids on Tuesday and Wednesday ... Sutanto said more people might be arrested in connection with the Palembang explosives haul. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Arrests of 10 terrorists Jul 5, 2008
The police arrested 10 terror suspects and seized dozens of high explosive bombs in a recent raid in Palembang, South Sumatra. How dangerous are the activities of terrorist networks in Indonesia now. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Terrorists targeted to bomb cafe in West Sumatera Jul 5, 2008
The police arrested nine men in Palembang, South Sumatra, during a series of raids on Tuesday and Wednesday, and seized 10 ready-to-use bombs, six party-assembled bombs, explosive powder, electronic detonators, guns and bullets ... Indonesian police has detected Palembang South Sumatera to be a safe place for the terrorists ... "Palembang is quite strategic, lies between Singapore and Malaysia," Observer from International Crisis Group Sidney Jones was quoted as saying. (Xinhuanet, China)
Indonesia detains 9 suspected terrorists Jul 4, 2008
According to the police, a raid Wednesday in the Sumatran port city of Palembang by an elite Indonesian counterterrorism team, Detachment 88, turned up more than a dozen homemade bombs and a cache of ammunition, indicating that the group had been planning a major attack ... Authorities suspected that Noordin Top, a Malaysian-born Jemaah Islamiyah militant, was hiding in Palembang in early 2007 and some analysts say he may have started a splinter terrorist group. (Boston Globe)
Indonesia police said to foil attack on Westerners Jul 4, 2008
Bullet-filled bombs ready to explodeAt least 22 bombs were seized during raids Wednesday in Palembang, a coastal city on Sumatra, some packed with bullets to maximize the impact of the blast, said a police general, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the press. Many were ready to explode, Kompas newspaper reported Thursday, adding that dozens of pounds of explosive powder, grenades and several types of electric detonators also were recovered. (MSNBC -- International)
* Indonesia police say 10 held over terror bomb plot Jul 4, 2008
They were arrested earlier this week in Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra Province, where US and Australian-trained anti-terror police also found a cache of more than 20 bombs hidden in the attic of a rented house. In Palembang we have arrested members of a terrorist network who were detained by Special Detachment 88, police spokesman Abu Bakar Nataprawira told reporters, referring to the anti-terror squad ... There is a relation between the Palembang group and the Central Java group,... (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
11 teams in Nations Cup national round Jul 4, 2008
Fajri Saputra, captain of the Palembang team, said his team was making its first appearance in the tournament. "We're very happy about it, and we really look forward to reaching the finals in Paris," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Indonesian police: Singaporean terrorist suspect is member of JI Jul 4, 2008
JAKARTA, July 4 (Xinhua) -- One of the terrorist suspects arrested in Palembang of Indonesia's South Sumatra province earlier this week was a group member of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and had spread his expertise of making bombs, Indonesia's National Police chief General Sutanto said here Friday. The 35-year old Singaporean with initial "MH" was captured in Palembang on Tuesday along with eight other terrorist suspects ... The police chief said MH had taught his expertise of making bomb to some... (Xinhuanet, China)
Indonesia: 12 arrested over tourist attack plot Jul 4, 2008
Police arrested the suspects -- which include three foreign nationals -- in Palembang, a city on the island of Sumatra, the sources said. Masked and heavily armed plainclothes police officers transferred the men -- handcuffed and wearing balaclavas, or ski masks -- from a plane onto police buses at an airport in the capital city of Jakarta. (CNN -- World)
Militants Abort Indonesian Terror Attack Jul 4, 2008
"He admitted giving bomb-making training to a number of Palembang residents implicated with the terror network," said Nataprawira. The man, also known as Omar, tipped police off to the whereabouts of two other suspects, Abdul Rahman and an unidentified alleged bomb-maker, who were arrested Monday, he said. (CBS News -- World)
Saudis plan Rp 600b rice estate investment Jul 3, 2008
Other Middle Eastern investors who have expressed investment plans in Indonesia this year include Dubai-based real estate giant Emaar Properties, which says it wants to build the tallest skyscraper in Southeast Asia in the country, and Ras Al-Khaimah of the UAE, which is interested in developing the Tanjung Api-Api Port and a connecting railway to Palembang, South Sumatra. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Terrorist cell found, bombings averted Jul 3, 2008
The first arrest was that of a 35-year-old teacher six days ago, near the town of Palembang, police said ... Nine men were flown shackled and blindfolded to Jakarta for interrogation yesterday while one was still being held in Palembang. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
9 Terror Suspects Arrested in Indonesia Jul 3, 2008
A police general, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media, told The Associated Press 22 bombs were seized Wednesday in Palembang, a coastal city on Sumatra, the largest weighing 11 pounds. Some were packed with bullets, rather than Jemaah Islamiyah's hallmark ball-bearings, probably to maximize the impact of the blast. (Newsmax)
Rail investors call on government to clear the way Jul 1, 2008
5 billion for investment in the South Sumatra province, including between $400 million and $500 million for building a railway network connecting Palembang to Bagan Siapi-api. "Building railway is the first step in our plan before starting other businesses, like mining and industrial parks," Koneru said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
SENTAK exhibits the power of lines Jun 27, 2008
SENTAK's members, including Antoni Eka Putra (from West Sumatra), Askanadi (South Sumatra), AT Sitompul (North Sumatra), GM Wiguna Valasara (Bali) and Yon Indra (West Sumatra) certainly did not decide to join up due to common interests as has been the case with other artist groups, including Sanggar Dewata (from Bali), Sakato (Padang) and Bidar Srwijaya (Palembang). Neither are they concerned with the ideological, political or religious persuasions of their co-members. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Once kids frolicked amongst fruit trees Jun 21, 2008
Some are the Pontianak orange, the Indramayu mango, the Malang apple, the Bali salak, the Bali orange and the Palembang duku. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
The high admission fees charged by state universities Jun 19, 2008
MARAMIS Palembang, South Sumatra. Students from low-income families could be helped if the national education system had a systematic and informative management to provide scholarships to them with simple procedures. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
East Jakarta failure Jun 7, 2008
In the metropolitan city category, South Sumatra's Palembang was elected as the first winner. It was followed by South Jakarta, West Jakarta, East Java's Surabaya, North Jakarta and Central Jakarta. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
BA to improve coal transport systems May 31, 2008
The coal transportation system consists of two railway tracks: From Tanjung Enim coal mine in South Sumatra to Tarahan Port in Bandar Lampung, and the second from Tanjung Enim to Kertapati pier in Palembang. PTBA president director Sukrisno told reporters after a shareholders meeting the upgrade was intended to gradually increase coal carrying capacity on railway tracks from eight million tons per year to 20 million tons within five years. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
National resurgence through the eyes of artists May 30, 2008
The five artists were Dedy Sufriyadi (from Palembang), I Made Supena (Bali), Jaya Adi (Solo), Wilman Hermana (Bandung) and Y. Indra Wahyu (Lampung). Wilman Hermana's piece stood out the most and impressed the audience: What appeared to be a regular Indonesian flag from afar, turned out to contain hundreds of small plastic soldiers. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
On Indonesian complexity May 28, 2008
The reason is simply because I am very proud of my own roots (Malay Palembang, Arab, Chinese plus Sundanese). Second, Tettamanti points at Singapore, which for him is surely better off after separating from Malaya. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Mystical Malay quatrains continue to charm May 13, 2008
It stretches into the land of the Minangkabau (West Sumatra); Jambi; Palembang, South Sumatra; Lampung; Deli Serdang; Malaysia; Brunei Darussalam; Kalimantan and a segment of South Thailand. There is evidence of Malay cultural influence in various regions of Cambodia and Vietnam as well. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Airport conditions May 13, 2008
Enter your search terms. It is difficult to understand what it is like working at an airport. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Lorena Air to start flying Jakarta-Surabaya in June May 10, 2008
On June 12, the company will start serving Palembang and Pekanbaru twice a day. "Demand for air transportation services for these routes is still high," said Eka at the launch of Lorena Air's ticket sales. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Motorcycle ownership jumps 125 percent in seven years Apr 23, 2008
5 percent increase since 2005, while Jakarta, Bandung, Palembang and Makassar jumped by more than 30 percent in four years. Bali capital Denpasar was found to be the city with the most motorcycles per capita, followed by Java cities Yogyakarta, Sleman, Bantul, Surabaya and Semarang. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Young innovators help 'wayang' survive Apr 21, 2008
According to the Indonesian National Wayang Secretariat -- known by the acronym Sena Wangi -- there are about 60 different types of wayang in the country, including Banjar wayang and Palembang wayang, which were included in the revitalization and preservation programs carried out by Sena Wangi and UNESCO from 2005 to 2007. Amid efforts to preserve the tradition of wayang, young puppeteers (dalang) have attempted to revive the tradition to attract a wider audience. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
For educationist Sim Mow Yu, old is gold Apr 21, 2008
Five of his children live in Malacca, while the others are in Johor, Kuala Lumpur and Palembang in Indonesia. Sim lost his third child, a daughter, due to illness in 1998. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'Indonesian Idol' enters fifth season, with no sign of letting up Apr 15, 2008
Nuhud, a traffic police officer from Palembang, South Sumatra, was another contestant. Both Anggi and Nuhud wore their intimidating brown uniforms to the Monday eliminations. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Response to 'Fitna' film Apr 7, 2008
Enter your search terms. We must be clever to filter the things which are good or bad. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Internet capacity down to 10% Mar 1, 2008
The connection failure to Singapore happened amid already-disrupted Jakarta-Palembang fiber optic connections, which started Wednesday due to toll road construction in Palembang. A re-routing of traffic would be temporary, Edy said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Sunu, Ayu grab Cigna Open titles Feb 25, 2008
After Sunday's results, Febi still holds a 2-1 career lead over Sunu, having won their first two matches in the National Games quarterfinals in Palembang, South Sumatra, in 2004 and the 2006 Cigna Open second round. Ayu, who is just coming back from a back injury, defeated top seed Jessy Rompies of East Kalimantan 7-5, 7-5 to claim her third title at the tournament. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Tanjung Batu's craftsmen preserve traditional art form Feb 19, 2008
Khairul Saleh, Contributor, Palembang. The incessant clanging of hammer strikes can be heard as one enters Limbang Jaya village, Tanjung Batu district, South Sumatra, where the skillful hands of steel craftsmen busily shape metal into utensils and implements. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Organization works toward better airport services Feb 12, 2008
Such programs cannot just be an instant success," she said. On Feb. 1 the Soekarno-Hatta International airport was closed for five hours due to bad weather and heavy rain. The toll road to the airport was also closed between Feb. 1 and 3. Runways at the airport were closed because visibility was less than 300 meters, with the minimum level of visibility required on runways 500 meters. Some 200 flights were delayed or rerouted to other airports, including Halim Perdanakusuma in East Jakarta,... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Sekayu school raises national education bar Feb 10, 2008
This is Sekayu, the capital of Musi Banyuasin regency, 90 kilometers north of Palembang, South Sumatra, where a school has turned out a generation of brilliant students ... Last year, for instance, 85 percent of SMA 2 graduates went on to elite tertiary institutes like Sriwijaya University in Palembang, the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University, the Bogor Institute of Agriculture and the Bandung Institute of Technology -- all for whom the entrance exams were... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Lunar New Year Feb 9, 2008
MUHAIMIN RAMDJA Palembang, South Sumatra. When the Dutch were occupying Indonesia, they gave Chinese merchants special rights. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
RI league final moved to Bandung amid security uncertainty Feb 9, 2008
Gen. Adang Firman barring the league final between Sriwijaya FC of Palembang andPSMS of Medan from being held in the capital's Bung Karno Main Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta. "We decided to delay the match and move the venue based on security considerations," Nugraha told reporters Friday. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia)
Joss stick makers fight to preserve father's legacy Feb 5, 2008
He said his father shipped joss sticks around the country to places such as Lampung and Palembang in Sumatra, Ujung Pandang in Sulawesi, and several cities in Kalimantan. "The foreign products are more solid and can burn for longer, so it is hard for us to compete," he said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
PSMS on the offensive in final game Jan 26, 2008
Previously, PSMS trailed Persiwa of Wamena 2-1 and drew 2-2 with Sriwijaya FC of Palembang. PSMS only need a draw against Arema to reach the semifinals. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Djoni Bustan: Biofuel maker facing constraints Jan 22, 2008
Khairul Saleh, The Jakarta Post, Palembang, South Sumatra. For one couple, four years of research and experiments have come to fruition, with very positive results. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Bajaj expanding business Jan 22, 2008
Banerjee further said that this year the company would build 60 new showrooms nationwide, adding its current 40 showrooms in, among others, Greater Jakarta, Surabaya of East Java, Bandung of West Java, Semarang of Central Java, Yogyakarta, Medan of North Sumatra, Jambi, Pekanbaru of Riau, Palembang of South Sumatra, Padang of West Sumatra and Lampung. Since the launch of its first product in Indonesia in November, 2006, Bajaj had sold 10,000 motorcycles, at around Rp 15. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Sacred Legacy: Picturing the oasis in the badlands Jan 19, 2008
Palmerah Selatan No. 17 Jan. 16-29 Bandung Institute of Technology Feb. 19-29 Sun Plaza, Medan March 3-19 Palembang Square March 23-30. Post Your Comments. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
More of the same for Visit Indonesia Year Jan 9, 2008
The state-owned National Museum plans to hold a traveling exhibition in Palembang, South Sumatra, before April, and two temporary exhibitions in Papua and in Minangkabau, according to Dedah Rufaedah Sri Handari, the head of publication at the museum. In Jakarta, it will organize various activities including painting exhibitions and batik classes, to be held every Tuesday and Thursday, she said. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- City)
Benazir's killing Jan 3, 2008
Finally, I'd like to visit Indonesia again and maybe my destinations are Jakarta, Palembang, and Papua. I want to discover more about cultures and environments in Indonesia, and also living habits. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
On and off-field dramas color Indonesian soccer Dec 29, 2007
There is also another problem which must be addressed quickly: Most soccer clubs -- with the exception of FC Sriwijaya in Palembang, South Sumatra (financed by fertilizer firm PT Pupuk Sriwijaya) and Arema in Malang, East Java (financed by cigarette company Bentoel) -- have been financed with provincial budgets. The Home Affairs Ministry issued regulations earlier this year effectively banning administrations from funding soccer clubs. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
Carrefour in final talks to acquire 75% of Alfa Dec 27, 2007
Carrefour, which commenced operating in Indonesia in 1998, owns 31 retail outlets in Jakarta; Bandung, West Java; Yogyakarta and Semarang in Central Java; Surabaya; Denpasar, Bali; Medan, North Sumatra; Palembang, South Sumatra; and Makassar, South Sulawesi. Alfa, which was established in Jakarta in 1989, was listed on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) in January, 2000, and operates 29 supermarket outlets in Jakarta; Surabaya; Malang and Jember, East Java; Cirebon, West Java; Denpasar, Bali; and... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Business)
Virginia (Bloor) Nichol Dec 18, 2007
After a short stay in Houston, Texas, they then lived in Palembang, Indonesia for a year and in Kingston-on-Thames, England for six years. They owned a home at Lake Lenore, Ouray, Colo. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Enjoying local food in a lavish setting Nov 25, 2007
With the appetizers, you have pempek sutra Palembang, a widely popular fish cake that hails from this city in Sumatra. This deep-fried delicacy is complemented by traditional yellow noodles, diced cucumber, dried shrimp and a palm vinaigrette dressing. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Flood management Nov 23, 2007
The local papers here in Palembang all carry similar reports of widespread flooding across Sumatra. Palembang rests upon the banks of the mighty Musi River, the longest river in Indonesia ... JAMES MILLER Palembang. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
E. Kalimantan hosts RI season-end rally Nov 17, 2007
Driver Rifat Sungkar, who teams up with navigator M. Herkusuma in the Gudang Garam team, has dominated the three previous legs in Palembang, South Sumatra (April 6-8), Medan, North Sumatra (June 22-24) and Makassar, South Sulawesi (Sept. 7-9) and is at the top of the leader board with 45 points. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Sports)
