'Paid', bogus press mar free press' integrity The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bogus journalists cause a headache for many people. Some people however deliberately maintain a relationship with them as they benefit from their existence. The Jakarta Post's cover story team analyze the cause of the phenomenon (page 1, 3) and how some real journalists, like bogus journalists, also expect cash from news sources (page 3) They pose as journalists, but represent no media organizations.

Danes get the better of Luluk/Alven in All-England Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's second seeded men's doubles pairing of Luluk Hadiyanto and Alven Yulianto let a final game lead slip away in losing to Lars Paaske and Jonas Rasmussen of Denmark at the All- England championships on Saturday.

Sarah Davies: A kind-hearted beauty queen Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is a fact of life that beautiful people attract more attention than less-beautiful, ordinary souls -- otherwise calendars and brochures would not have all those gorgeous, slim models with legs that seem to go on forever. "But without a kind heart, you cannot be a beauty queen," Miss World Australia 2004, Sarah Davies told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.

Costume rentals let you live your fantasy Susanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta Have you ever wondered what it would feel like to be Batman or Cinderella for a day? What would you do id presented with an invitation to a masquerade ball? With the help of a costume rental, you could be Cinderella for a night without paying a fortune. Flex Point and Costume Closet are two of the many places in Jakarta offering colorful costumes.

UNHCR scaling back Aceh relief work Mike Corder, Associated Press, Banda Aceh The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has begun scaling back its relief efforts in tsunami-hit Aceh province, an official said on Saturday, saying the Indonesian government has yet to say if the organization will be allowed to participate in long-term rebuilding efforts. UNHCR has about 100 international and local staff working in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province. Since the Dec.

N. Korean defector couples tie the knot in Seoul Bo-Mi Lim, Associated Press, Seoul Kim hardly slept overnight, her mind filled with grim memories of her communist homeland and excitement over her new life. "Who would have imagined that I would get married in South Korea, and in a dress too?" said Kim. Kim, who arrived in the South last year, was among several North Korean defectors -- five couples in all -- who tied the knot on Saturday at a Christian church in Seoul.

Some real journalists also get 'envelopes' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Today, the word amplop (envelope) in Indonesia also implies a bribe. It is public knowledge that some journalists ask for or would not refuse cash or presents from news sources. Such press people are called amplop journalists.

Terms used for bogus journalists The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In Bahasa Indonesia, bogus journalists are popularly called WTS -- standing for Wartawan Tanpa Surat Kabar (journalists with no newspaper) -- or bodrex. WTS also stands for Wanita Tuna Susila (hooker). They are also called muntaber -- standing for Muncul Tanpa Berita (those who attend a press conference but produce no news reports). Bodrex is also the brand name of an over-the-counter pain killer, while muntaber is a stomach ailment.

Asian rugby makes good on Eastern promise Talek Harris, Agence France-Presse/Hong Kong Asian teams have taken a string of high-profile scalps at the World Cup Sevens tournament here, indicating they are closing the gap on more established rugby nations. Japan, which is hoping to host the 2011 World Cup, set the ball rolling with a surprise victory over Canada. But South Korea and Taiwan really turned heads with wins against powerful Tonga and Six Nations country Italy respectively.

Jakarta Monas keeps up its winning streak Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Men's team Jakarta Monas Bank DKI handled the pressure points against Surabaya Samator on Saturday to maintain its perfect match record and stay atop the standings in the Sampoerna Hijau Proliga Volley Ball Championship. Jakarta Monas Bank DKI finally got the upper hand 3-2 (23-25, 26-24, 17-25, 25-18, 15-12) at Senayan, Central Jakarta, the third stop in the league series.

RI should stop burning Malaysian flag MALAYSIA: Indonesian leaders should stop citizens from burning the Malaysian flag over an offshore oil field dispute between the two nations, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Saturday.

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The consequences of press freedom: Thug journalism The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not so long ago, the security guards at a five-star hotel in Central Jakarta were busy trying to control an angry group of people posing as journalists. Their appearance and the phony press identity cards were evidence that they were not real journalists.

Bogus journalists nurtured by corrupt officials The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bogus journalism has thrived in this country for decades thanks to rampant corruption Many press and public relations officials in government offices and companies deliberately encourage the existence of bogus journalists to ensure that their employers continue to provide funds to pay these unscrupulous characters off.

Kalla defends fuel price increase INDONESIA: Vice President Jusuf Kalla has defended the government's unpopular fuel increase in front of thousands of Golkar Party members, saying the government could no longer maintain the costly fuel subsidy for rich car owners.

Hot new clothes to go on show at S'pore Fashion Festival The latest trends in fashion will go on show at one of the biggest fashion extranvaganzas in Asia, the fifth Singapore Fashion Festival from March 24 through April 3. Presented by the Singapore Tourism Board and automaker Mercedes Benz, collections of international designers will be displayed on a glamorous catwalk built under a gigantic tent in Nge Ann City.

Garin charts nation's growth in his films Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta And The Moon Dances: The Film of Garin Collection of essays on Garin Nugroho PT Bentang Pustaka 244 pp Watching Garin Nugroho's films like reading an honest account of every message the filmmaker wants to convey. The artistic and the musical elements that accompany the beauty of his films are a constant, without our waiting or expecting how they will be presented.

Jakarta Int'l School's Project Week The Project Week program for ninth graders at Jakarta International School (JIS) -- now in its 11th year -- embraces the concept of learning beyond the walls of the school, fostering an increase in self-esteem and self-reliance through trips and experiences that cannot be duplicated in the classroom.

Elite bowlers playing at Ancol JAKARTA: The Masters Challenge Cup 2005 opened on Saturday with 300 national bowlers participating in the annual event. Tournament organizing committee Mahendra Wardhana from Jaya Ancol Bowling Club said the weeklong Rp 141 million (US$15,300) tournament attracted some of the country's top names, including several promising juniors. Men's bowler Ryan Lalisang, known for bowling perfect games, nd women's bowler Putty Armein will be on hand.