Headings 1. Wamena: 10 x 4 lines Govt asked to probe right abuses in Papua 2. Tax: 20 x 2 lines Pertamina told to pay taxes or risk Balongan closure 3. Ambon: 24 x 2 lines Govt gives go-ahead to Maluku legislature to elect new governor

Majority of RI population are active smokers: Expert Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 70 percent of Indonesia's population of 215 million people are active smokers, a cardiologist says. Adnil Basha, a cardiologist working with the National Cardiovascular Center at Harapan Kita Hospital, said on Saturday that smoking in Indonesia doubled from the 1970s through the 1990s, making it the fourth largest cigarette consumer after the United States, China and Japan.

checked NEW FORD RANGER LAUNCH FOR FLEET CUSTOMERS: President Director of PT Ford Motor Indonesia Will Angove (left), and Fleet Director Yedi Sondy officially launched the New Ford Ranger for fleet customers on Friday, May 23, 2003. The New Ford Ranger comes with refreshed exterior styling and the model range has been expanded to eight models, including three body styles in both 4x2- and 4x4-wheel drive versions.

`TVRI' needs overhaul, not just a face-lift Ardimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapsot.com State-owned television company TVRI is in the news again, but this time not in a positive light. Recent media reports say that TVRI, especially its branches in several provinces, are facing serious financial problems, and that some have even gone off air.

Establishing synergy between SMEs and banks Pramukti Surjaudaja Contributor Jakarta Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are very important for any country, but they are particularly important for developing countries because they make a great contribution to a country's economic development by creating employment opportunities, playing an intermediary role and supporting major industries and companies. They also provide flexibility and room for innovation in a country's economic system.

Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away Feeling tired and in need of some rest and relaxation? Get out of the oppressive heat of Jakarta and refresh your body and mind at resorts close to the capital. For Jakarta residents, there are several excellent options for weekends and holidays: mountain resorts, beach side hotels and island retreats. If you want to spend your holiday at a nearby mountain resort, a villa in Puncak is serene.

1. CHILDREN: 1 x 50 Child and female soldiers a reality in Aceh war 2. ANTIWAR: 1 x 40 Military should not dominate operations 3. POLICE: 2 x 30 Police nationwide on alert for GAM members fleeing Aceh

Investors restless over slow pace of reforms in RP P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Foreigner investors in the Philippines are becoming increasingly restless over the slow pace of reforms urgently needed to improve the country's difficult business climate and check eroding competitiveness.

Old building asked to be restored JAKARTA: The City Council has demanded that the original ornaments of a heritage building in Menteng be located and reinstalled during the building's renovation. The building, which was purchased by the city administration for Rp 28 billion (approximately US$3.37 million), is a former immigration office. It is located at Jl. Teuku Umar No. 1 in Menteng, Central Jakarta.

Bireuen: Minister of National Education A. Malik Fadjar handed over more than 300 books to schools in the regency. In Bireuen alone, 126 out of total 232 elementary school buildings, nine of 38 junior high school buildings and two of 14 senior high school buildings have been burned down. Aceh Besar: First Lt.

Yik Dua Artikel --- dengan dua heading yang sama besar Message From Secretary of Foreign Affairs Blas F. Ople When, before dusk of June 12, 1898, one-hundred and five years ago, General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed to the world the Independence of the Philippines, he declared the realization of a cherished aspiration. A free and independent nation had been the dream of our people, inspiring them to rise in numerous revolts to overthrow a foreign colonizer.

Power-supply disruptions Energy analysts and state-owned electricity company PLN itself warned as early as 2000 of a looming power-supply disruption in Java and Bali due to the absence of additional power infrastructure since the 1997 financial crisis and the significant increase in demand for power as the economy began to recover. However, no one expected that parts of East Java would suffer blackouts as early as last week.