Cricket fans invade Pakistan to cheer Team India Agence France-Presse Lahore, PakistanSourav Ganguly's Indians will find full-throated support from the stands when they attempt to salvage the one-day series against Pakistan in a do-or-die clash here on Sunday.

'Social contracts might make politicians think'The non-governmental organization Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) recently asked several councillors to sign a social contract that would bind them to live up to their election promise to work for the interests of the public.

;JP: ANPAf..r.. Cellular-technology-trendMore sophisticated than what operators offer Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Gone are the days when cell phones or mobile phones simply transmitted voice messages from one user to another.

Muara Angke forest needs slight touch to revivalDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe protected mangrove forest in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, has long served as a haven for different animals and as a research center for university students.

Local contractors upbeat on 2004 outlookRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesian population growth of 1.4 percent to 1.9 percent per annum constitutes a source of optimism for the country's construction sector, which has started showing signs of recovery during the past two years.

Schumacher flies to pole in Malaysia Agence France-Presse Sepang, MalaysiaWorld champion Michael Schumacher scorched to the 57th pole position of his career here on Saturday with a dominant qualifying performance for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

Schumacher flies to pole in Malaysia Agence France-Presse Sepang, MalaysiaWorld champion Michael Schumacher scorched to the 57th pole position of his career here on Saturday with a dominant qualifying performance for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- March 23 ;JP; ANPAf..r.. Celluar-branding-strategy Staying at the top is a serious lifetime task Burhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaIn the past few years numerous technological advancements have occurred in the telecommunications industry, including, of course, the...

;JP; ANPAc..r.. Water-day-problem checked by Rich Ignoring water concerns will lead to disaster Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta The selection of "Water and Disaster" as the theme for the commemoration of this year's World Water Day again reminds us of the importance of protecting...

Cricket fans invade Pakistan to cheer Team IndiaAgence France-Presse Lahore, PakistanSourav Ganguly's Indians will find full-throated support from the stands when they attempt to salvage the one-day series against Pakistan in a do-or-die clash here on Sunday.

;JP; ANPAc..r.. Water-conservation-works Saving the future through water conservation Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Many of us have perhaps never pondered on how a drop of water can influence our life. With the ever-growing population today, water consumption has increased dramatically.

Signs of life seen in infrastructure sectorsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For major construction companies involved in the construction of property and infrastructure, business has almost returned to normal after being hard hit by the country's economic crisis five years ago.

Poor patients still have to pay: UPCEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite the nationwide policy of providing free medical treatment to poor dengue fever patients, some hospitals continue to charge poor patients, according to an investigation by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC).

14 companies to stand trial TANGERANG: The head of the Tangerang Manpower Agency, Apon Suryana, said on Saturday that 14 companies would soon stand trial for violating Law No. 13/2003 on manpower. "The companies have allegedly ignored the basic rights of workers, such as by not paying social...

Supermarket chains build more stores The expansion of supermarket chains has also contributed to an increase in construction activities in the country. Makro Indonesia, a subsidiary of Dutch-based SVH Holdings, which at present operates 14 stores, plans to open three more 10,000-square-meter (sq m)...