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Archive: 3 June 2003

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Off-street parking fees raised by 100 percent

Off-street parking fees raised by 100 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The organization of private parking operators increased on Monday off-street parking rates at buildings in Jakarta by up to 100 percent, without approval from the city's governor or council.

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary...

Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations

Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations Sweden fully supports Indonesia's territorial integrity and takes the position that a solution to the conflict in Aceh must be based on the special autonomy that, by law, should already apply in Aceh.

Questioning reforestation fund

Questioning reforestation fund From Koran Tempo As reported in The Jakarta Post on May 21, the secretary- general of the Ministry of Forestry, Wahjudi Wardojo, made several conflicting statements in a hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives on May 20.

RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: Expert

RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: ExpertA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Any moves by Indonesia to put its diplomatic ties with Sweden on the line could backfire on Jakarta's long-time efforts to capture Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel leaders in exile in the European...

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary meeting...

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 2, 2003:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 975...

1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50

1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Indonesia's army remains a closed corporate group 2. POSTAL: 1 x 39 Postal service halted in war-torn Aceh 3. HAM: 1 x 37 Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violations 4. TERROR: 2 x 26 Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terror list 5.

Visa renewal in Bali

Visa renewal in Bali I read the letter Pay tourists to come here by Ian Gregory published in The Jakarta Post on May 31. It looks like a good idea to me. Therefore, I will mention an idea that was introduced some years ago.

Suwarna reelected as E. Kalimantan governor

Suwarna reelected as E. Kalimantan governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan legislative council reelected on Monday governor H. Suwarna and his deputy AF Yurnalis Ngayoh for another five years.

BPS data reveals tourism woes

BPS data reveals tourism woesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Monday that the regional spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) had taken a heavy toll on the Indonesian tourism industry.

Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violations

Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violationsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it would investigate over 20 cases of alleged rights violations in Aceh during the first two weeks of military operations in the province.

Six killed in toll road pileup

Six killed in toll road pileup TANGERANG: Six people were killed and five others injured in a pileup involving an oil tanker belonging to PT Pacific Sumber Segara, a Mitsubishi T-200 minibus and a Suzuki Carry minibus at 12:15 a.m. on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in Bitung, Tangerang, on Monday.

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It's time for RI to start second wave of 'reformasi' Satish Mishra United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) Jakarta 2. Project -- Securing the future at the Evian summit 2 X 30 Renewing efforts to secure the world at the Evian Summit Jeffrey D.

House urges govt to name polluters

House urges govt to name pollutersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives called on the government to announce immediately the final report on an audit (PROPER) of companies which are allegedly polluting the environment to help uphold the law on the environment...

Only candidates may protest election results

Only candidates may protest election resultsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only presidential candidates and their running mates, not political parties, will be allowed to submit objections to the Constitutional Court should they find any fraud in the final results of presidential...

Hoping for quick Aceh solution

Hoping for quick Aceh solutionFrom Suara KaryaThe war in Aceh is the government's last resort to solve the Aceh crisis. The Presidential Decree No 28/2003 on the declara tion of martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, has obtained approval from the House of Representatives and broad segments of...

Activists allege abuses in Papua

Activists allege abuses in Papua JAKARTA: Indonesian troops are suspected of killing a prisoner in custody and of torturing several other people in a recent operation in easternmost Papua province, a human rights group said Monday.

SMEs should be made more competitive

SMEs should be made more competitiveAndi Muhammad Sadat, Contributor, Jakarta The World Competitiveness Yearbook, in its 2001 edition, analyzed the capabilities of numerous countries in making available a conducive environment for a healthy competition among companies.

Postal service halted in war-torn Aceh

Postal service halted in war-torn AcehYuli Trisuwarni and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Lhokseumawe National postal service PT Pos Indonesia indefinitely suspended its operation across Aceh starting Monday due to security concerns.

Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terror list

Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terror listFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government plans to ask the United Nations to put the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels on the list of terrorist groups, citing various acts of terror perpetrated by the...

Oil at six-week high near $30

Oil at six-week high near $30Reuters, London U.S. oil prices climbed to a six-week high near US$30 a barrel on Monday as traders reacted to a stubborn deficit in U.S. stockpiles and a potential output cut from OPEC.By London midday, U.S. crude futures were up 30 cents at $29.

How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia?

How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta By definition the Aceh crisis is a case of conflict in its pure form: It is one in which the interests of the parties involved are completely incompatible and mutually exclusive.

Yusril left stranded in Canberra

Yusril left stranded in CanberraAgence France-Presse, Canberra A senior Indonesian minister was less than impressed with Australian hospitality on Monday when security guards outside parliament prevented him from reaching a scheduled meeting with his Australian counterpart.

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* Headlines: Army remains a closed corporate group 3 * National: Visa policy granted grace period 4 * Archipelago: Suwarna reelected E. Kalimantan governor 5 * Opinion: Time for RI to start second wave of 'reformasi' 6 * City: City plans to restrict smoking 8 * Sports: Giro victory dream comes true...

INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right)

INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right) and Middle Level Special Education Director Gatot Hari Priowirjanto signed a memorandum of understanding on Cyber Education Development on May 27, 2003 at Indosat Training and Conference Centre (ITCC), Jatiluhur.

Inflation in May increased by 0.21 percent

Inflation in May increased by 0.21 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Monday that inflation in May rose by 0.21 percent from the previous month, due to an increase in the prices of goods and services.BPS said that last May, the inflation rate stood at 6.

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

Hypermarkets everywhere

Hypermarkets everywhereFrom Koran TempoA media report stated that Carrefour Hypermarket in Kuningan must be closed down and that a member of the House of Representatives has said Carrefour can operate in Indonesia only in 2020.

Jail term sought for religious minister

Jail term sought for religious minister JAKARTA: An Indonesian prosecutor called Monday for a Christian priest to be jailed for five years for allegedly possessing guns in a strife-torn district of Central Sulawesi province.

The $17.5b controversy

The $17.5b controversy The politics involved in resolving the four-year dispute between the government and Bank Indonesia with regard to who is responsible to recoup the Rp 144.5 trillion (US$17.5 billion) in emergency liquidity loans extended by the central bank to bail out banks in 1997 and 1998...

Establishing synergy between small companies and banks

Establishing synergy between small companies and banksPramukti 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...

Linggasana gives rise to new forest management concept

Linggasana gives rise to new forest management conceptMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java When a mudslide at a hotspring resort in Pacet, East Java killed at least 26 visitors last December, state forestry firm Perhutani could no longer hide its poor management of Javanese...

1. Visa -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x24)

1. Visa -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x24) Visa policy granted grace period Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government is not postponing the new visa policy but is merely implementing a six-month transition period instead, spokesman Ade E.

Matori's PKB to hold national meeting

Matori's PKB to hold national meeting JAKARTA: After winning a legal case against Alwi Shihab's camp of the National Awakening Party (PKB), its rival camp chaired by Matori Abdul Djalil is set to hold a national meeting in June.

Asian monies pare loss, SARS containment may buoy economies

Asian monies pare loss, SARS containment may buoy economies Asian currencies pared losses on trader speculation the containment of the deadly SARS virus, which had prompted governments to slash growth forecasts and consumers to hold back on spending, will buoy economies.

Exports rise 13% in first four months

Exports rise 13% in first four monthsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's exports in the first four months of this year increased by 13.02 percent to US$19.95 billion compared to the same period last year, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

New cashless parking system confuses motorists

New cashless parking system confuses motoristsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new parking system that has attendants using handheld computers to collect fees did not go as smoothly as planned when it went into effect in five areas across the city on Monday as most motorists complained...

Makassar bomb blast trials to start next Monday

Makassar bomb blast trials to start next MondayAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The trials of five of 24 suspects implicated in the Makassar bomb attacks on Dec. 5, 2002, will begin in the Makassar District Court on June 9.

Neglecting our children

Neglecting our childrenFrom KompasFor the past three months I have always passed Bandung Indah Plaza and found four or five children aged between two and four years lying on the roadside, hoping to get some money from anybody taking pity on their condition. Sometimes these kids lie in the rain.

RI seeks E. Timor clarification

RI seeks E. Timor clarification JAKARTA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks a clarification on East Timor's call for an international tribunal against Indonesian Military (TNI) officials for human rights abuses.

HSBC, ANZ Panin lend $26m to Techpack Asia

HSBC, ANZ Panin lend $26m to Techpack Asia HSBC and ANZ Panin Bank have jointly granted a seven-year loan worth about US$26 million to PT Techpack Asia, which operates a cosmetic packaging plant in Demak, Central Java.

Nigerian controls drug trade

Nigerian controls drug trade JAKARTA: Police have managed to uncover an international drug trafficking network controlled by Nigerian inmate, Nwaolisa Hansen Anthony, who is serving a life sentence at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta.

Aceh court to try 7 soldiers

Aceh court to try 7 soldiersTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Seven soldiers will go on trial on Tuesday for allegedly beating civilians in Bireuen regency, Aceh, the first time such a trial is being held amid the ongoing military operation, as the Indonesian Military (TNI)...

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island

Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island Fadli Contributor Batam "Have you ever visited Bintan island?" If this question was asked to Indonesians living outside Riau province, few would nod their heads.

CGI promises to maintain support for Indonesia

CGI promises to maintain support for IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), which represents the country's major lenders, vowed on Monday to maintain financial support for Indonesia when the country ends the current International Monetary Fund...

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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Malaysia-defense Malaysia shopping for 4 AWACS aircraft -report JP/11/ASEAN KL shopping for 4 AWACS aircraft MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur plans to buy four "Airborne Warning and System Control System" (AWACS) aircraft, costing a total of more than US$1 billion, to boost...

Four Seasons Resorts Bali

Four Seasons Resorts BaliTROPICAL GARDEN: Like most modern resorts, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran bay also features a lush tropical garden in their courtyard.FOR Marketing Perspective JP/Mulkan Salmona CREATIVE WORKS: Two workers of a handicraft company demonstrate the making of decorative...

Fertilizer association urges gas price cut

Fertilizer association urges gas price cutM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Fertilizer Producers Association (APPI) could guarantee an affordable fertilizer price for the domestic market only after a price reduction for natural gas.

JSX to delist Tripolyta, Kopitime

JSX to delist Tripolyta, Kopitime JAKARTA: The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) announced on Monday it would delist chemical company PT Tripolyta Indonesia and information technology company PT Kopitime Dotcom from the composite index board as of July 7.

Antidrug campaign targets students

Antidrug campaign targets studentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a move to tackle the alarming increase in drug abuse among students, a team of doctors of city-owned Duren Sawit Hospital in East Jakarta held on Monday an impromptu urine test for students of State High School (SMU) 4...

City plans to restrict smoking

City plans to restrict smoking The Jakarta city administration plans to prohibit smoking in public places such as public transit, and government and private buildings this year.Governor Sutiyoso said Monday he is still preparing the legal structure of the policy, which could come in the form of a...

Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away

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.

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

Indomobil turns a profit

Indomobil turns a profit Indonesia's second largest automotive assembler and distributor, PT Indomobil Sukses International, said it booked a net profit of Rp 970 billion (US$116 million) in 2002, compared to a loss of Rp 51.4 billion the previous year.

Rupiah Rates June. 2

Rupiah Rates June. 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,736.98 5,082.29 5,439.65 5,379.31 Brunei dollar 1 5,099.25 4,519.61 4,834.97 4,783.74 Canadian dollar 1 6,444.25 5,710.85 6,110.26 6,044.60 Swiss franc 1 6,750.44 5,982.90 6,400.58 6,332.

Batam tourism eyes recovery

Batam tourism eyes recovery BATAM, Riau: Batam's battered tourist industry is betting on the return of Singaporean tourists after the World Health Organization (WHO) removed the neighboring country from its list of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)-affected areas.

INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right)

INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right) and Middle Level Special Education Director Gatot Hari Priowirjanto signed a memorandum of understanding on Cyber Education Development on May 27, 2003 at Indosat Training and Conference Centre (ITCC), Jatiluhur.

North Aceh: First Sgt. Komarudin allegedly shot dead by rebels

North Aceh: First Sgt. Komarudin allegedly shot dead by rebels while on duty guarding a school examination in Simpang Tiga.Soldiers found and defused a makeshift booby trap under a bridge in Tanah Jambo Aye.

Police miss 'Tempo' hearing again

Police miss 'Tempo' hearing again JAKARTA: For the second time, the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday delayed the hearing of the lawsuit filed against the police in the Tempo attack case. The hearing was delayed because the Jakarta Police chief and the Menteng police subprecint chief were...

Batak paints against all odds

Batak paints against all oddsKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people were surprised when told that a Batak painter was holding a two-week solo exhibition at Sari Pan Pacific Hotel in Jakarta, marking his 20th year as a painter.

Indonesia's army remains a closed corporate group

Indonesia's army remains a closed corporate groupR. William Liddle, Professor of Politics, The Ohio State University How likely is it that Indonesia will once again be ruled by the Indonesian Military (TNI)? In Jakarta several weeks ago a young reformist intellectual assured me that it can't happen...

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

`I smoke when I'm alone or in a bad mood'

`I smoke when I'm alone or in a bad mood' In line with the World Health Organization's (WHO) implementation of the Framework Convention for Tobacco Control in 1996, the Indonesian government has issued a regulation stipulating that cigarette manufacturers limit their advertising as well as print a...

1. Pantura - 4x12

1. Pantura - 4x12 Nabiel okays reclamation project, says Sutiyoso 2. Parking - 2x 25 New cashless parking system confuses motorists 3. Smoke - 1x 27 City plans to restrict smoking 4. Secure - 2x20 Off-street parking fees raised by 100 percent 5.

Time for Indonesia to start second wave of `reformasi'

Time for Indonesia to start second wave of `reformasi'Satish Mishra, Head, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta, satish.mishra@undp.org For some reason we are all attracted to the idea of the five yearly review. This year it is the turn of reformasi.

Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorism

Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorismJusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The interim period of the post-Cold War era ended with the Sept.

Jakarta Stock Index rises to 11-month high, Telkom gains

Jakarta Stock Index rises to 11-month high, Telkom gainsBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesian stocks rose, lifting the benchmark index to its highest in almost a year, after inflation in May eased to the lowest in 32 months, raising optimism the central bank will cut interest rates.

Liquor firm Delta to pay dividend

Liquor firm Delta to pay dividend JAKARTA: Liquor company PT Delta Jakarta announced that it would distribute 14 percent of the company's 2002 net profit, about Rp 44.8 billion (US$5.3 million), as a dividend, amounting to Rp 400 per share.

Monas Park welcomes more deer

Monas Park welcomes more deerArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration insisted on Monday on putting seven more deer in the National Monument (Monas) park, even though one of the deer from the previous batch has apparently been under heavy stress and is being treated at an...

Teenager arrested for sexual assault

Teenager arrested for sexual assaultNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java A 16-year-old junior high school student was arrested on Sunday for the alleged rape or sexual assault of 13 elementary school boys and two girls in Cirebon.

Asian monies pare loss, SARS to buoy economies

Asian monies pare loss, SARS to buoy economiesBloomberg, Singapore Asian currencies pared losses on trader speculation the containment of the deadly SARS virus, which had prompted governments to slash growth forecasts and consumers to hold back on spending, will buoy economies.

Billion-dollar Asian bond fund launched in Bangkok

Billion-dollar Asian bond fund launched in BangkokThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on Monday launched a billion-dollar Asian Bond Fund (ABF), backed by 11 Asian economies, which will focus on investing in regional government bonds.

FPDA shifts its focus to terrorism

FPDA shifts its focus to terrorismAgence France-Presse, Penang, Malaysia A five-nation grouping dedicated to the defense of Malaysia and Singapore is to shift its focus from conventional threats to terrorism, Malaysia's Defense Minister Najib Razak said on Monday.

1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI?

1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI? 3 X 15 Part 1 of 3 How sacred is the unitary state of RI? J. Soedjati Djiwandono2. Jusuf -- A Southeast Asian perspective on Asia Pacific security 1 X 30Part 1 of 1 SE Asia's role in eradicating terrorism Jusuf Wanandi Member, Board of Trustees...

Jail term sought for religious minister

Jail term sought for religious minister JAKARTA: An Indonesian prosecutor called Monday for a Christian priest to be jailed for five years for allegedly possessing guns in a strife-torn district of Central Sulawesi province.

1. PICIES: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS

1. PICIES: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS New species discovered in E. Kalimantan 2. DIESEL: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Tokyo's new diesel rules get mixed reception 3. TARZAN: 1 LINE, 41 COUNTS Orchids endangered by popularity of roots

Nabiel okays reclamation project, says Sutiyoso

Nabiel okays reclamation project, says SutiyosoBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso is determined to go ahead with his plan for the reclamation of Jakarta's northern coastal areas, claiming that State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim has changed his mind and has...

Manpower minister leads RI delegation to ILC

Manpower minister leads RI delegation to ILCThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea is leading Indonesia's tripartite delegation to the 91st International Labor Conference (ILC) taking place in Geneva, Switzerland, from June 3 to June 17.

Alleged Bali bombing mastermind Samudra on trial for his life

Alleged Bali bombing mastermind Samudra on trial for his lifeWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The alleged mastermind of the devastating Bali bomb attacks appeared in court for the first time on Monday.

Problems and challenge in providing small credits

Problems and challenge in providing small creditsMohamad Nazirwan, Contributor, Jakarta Discussing the role of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) is always interesting and often invites heated debate involving economists, politicians and policy makers.

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ

Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.

New species discovered in E. Kalimantan

New species discovered in E. KalimantanTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Pa'Raye, East Kalimantan The forests of Kalimantan are famous for being home to over 3,000 types of plants and hundreds of animals.

Cathay luring back passenger

Cathay luring back passenger JAKARTA: Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific has begun a campaign to lure back Indonesian passengers after the World Health Organization (WHO) lifted its Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) travel advisory on the territory.

checked by Rich

checked by RichInvesting in Indonesia with a Racing Spirit! Swedish-Indonesian relations date back a long time - before independence - and have been broad and deep, in spite of the large geographical distance between our two countries.

Visa policy granted grace period

Visa policy granted grace periodSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is not postponing the new visa policy but is merely implementing a six-month transition period instead, spokesman Ade E.

1. BOMBING: 3 x 20

1. BOMBING: 3 x 20 Bali bombing suspect Samudra stands trial for his life 2. DRUG: 1 x 35 Antidrug campaign targets students 3. EXPORTS: 1 x 38 Exports rise 13% in first four months 4. YUSRIL: 1 x 32 Yusril left stranded in Canberra 5. YANGON: 1 x 50 Myanmar military cracks down, Suu Kyi in custody

Indian community leader dies

Indian community leader dies Jakarta's Indian community is mourning the loss of one of its leaders, Pritam Singh, who died on May 20 at a hospital in New Delhi, India.Born on March 17, 1917, in Jhelum in what is now Pakistan, Pritam Singh first arrived in Padang, West Sumatra, in 1936, where he...

* RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: Expert

* RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: Expert -- Page 3 * Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terrorist list -- Page 3 * Postal service halted in war-torn Aceh -- Page 3 * Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violations -- Page 3 * How sacred is the unitary state of RI? -- Page 7

CGI applauds macroeconomic progress, urges deeper reform

CGI applauds macroeconomic progress, urges deeper reformDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's traditional donors grouped under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) have welcomed the country's macroeconomic improvements, but warn that slow progress in structural reform could...

1. siap: 1 line 38 counts

1. siap: 1 line 38 counts Taking Indonesian paintings to the world 2. chech: 1 line 28 counts A master glass artist's influence

Govt seeks action against GAM

Govt seeks action against GAMThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will send a special team to Stockholm this week to try and convince Sweden to take action against Aceh rebel leaders who have obtained Swedish citizenship.

Taking Indonesian paintings to the world

Taking Indonesian paintings to the worldLila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's painting maestri like Affandi, S. Sudjojono and Hendra Gunawan became renowned throughout the world because they traveled a long-tested journey and showed consistency in their careers.

Fire leaves thousands homeless

Fire leaves thousands homeless PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: About 2,400 people from more than 600 families from 11 neighborhood units were left homeless after fire swept through slums bordering Kahayan River in Pahandut district, Palangka Raya on Sunday night.