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...Comparing the vast archipelago of Indonesia to tiny Sri Lanka may be unfair, but Jakarta's failure to coordinate government agencies and officials has been apparent since the tsunami in Aceh two years ago killed more than 170,000 people and an earthquake left more than 5,800 people dead in central Java last May. Indonesia has made it clear that it will take millions of dollars, new technology and increased manpower to develop a tsunami warning system to cover the sprawling country. Integration into a regional system will also be critical to avoid the blame game now unfolding between...
...would you boost Taiwan's economy? We need direct trade, transport and postal services with China. Without direct flights, it takes us six to seven hours to fly from Taipei to Shanghai, so we've effectively moved Taipei to where Jakarta is. Can you think of anything more stupid than that? We're very strong in R&D, design, incubation and marketing, but it's too expensive to manufacture in Taiwan anymore, so there should be a division of labor between Taiwan and the mainland...
...RELEASED. Abubakar Ba'asyir, 67, Indonesian cleric convicted of criminal conspiracy in the October 2002 Bali nightclub bombings that killed 202 people; after serving 26 months in prison; in Jakarta. Upon leaving the city's Cipinang prison, Abubakar denounced the U.S. as a "state terrorist." Australian President John Howard, whose country lost 88 citizens in Bali, said millions of Australians were "extremely disappointed, even distressed" that the cleric had been set free...
Located in the bustling Kemang area of South Jakarta, the all-suite Kemang Icon, kemangicon.com, is an ideal setting for visitors looking to get away from the relative blandness of the central business district. Longer bookings are encouraged by special rates and by domesticated touches (four of the 12 one-room suites come with kitchenettes). The location also has some of the Indonesian capital's hippest nightlife and shopping within walking distance, so there's plenty to keep guests amused?they can drop in at chic new cocktail lounge Casa (it's right across the street), browse the super-fashionable...
Located in the bustling Kemang area of South Jakarta, the all-suite Kemang Icon, kemangicon.com, is an ideal setting for visitors looking to get away from the relative blandness of the central business district. Longer bookings are encouraged by special rates and by [an error occurred while processing this directive] domesticated touches (four of the 12 one-room suites come with kitchenettes). The location also has some of the Indonesian capital's hippest nightlife and shopping within walking distance, so there's plenty to keep guests amused - they can drop in at chic new cocktail lounge Casa (it's right...