Squash coach unhappy with Malaysian practice partner JAKARTA (JP): National squash coach Bambang Gatot Subroto has expressed disappointment about the Malaysian sparring partner appointed to assist the men's team during its preparation for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam next month. Bambang said on Thursday Aaron Shauza, who is currently ranked eighth in Malaysia, did not meet the standards of Indonesia's players.

Students to protest if status quo persists JAKARTA (JP): A wave of student rallies will overrun the capital and major cities across the country if the status quo force is restored to power, researchers said on Thursday. Muridan S. Widjojo, who coordinated a study into the pivotal student movement in 1998, predicted that student protests would take a more radical form than that which overturned former president Soeharto last year if the status quo retains its grip.

The high cost of inefficiency Clean water supply companies (PDAM) all across Indonesia are planning to raise their consumer subscription rates as of August 1. The plan is contained in a circular letter issued by the home affairs ministry's director general of general administrative affairs and regional autonomy and addressed to all provincial governors and regency heads.

Ciganjur alumni to meet Habibie JAKARTA (JP): The planned Ciganjur II meeting is scheduled to take place this Saturday at the residence of President B.J. Habibie rather than in Yogyakarta as initially announced, sources told The Jakarta Post on Thursday. A source said Indonesian Military Commander Gen. Wiranto was also expected to attend.