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Hotels to benefit from election fears JAKARTA (JP): Star-rated hotels in the capital expect higher
occupancy rates ahead and after the June general election as many
people will likely stay in them for security reasons. More ...
Refugees sit exams KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Refugees sheltering here from
riot-torn Ambon, Maluku, include 902 high-school students, who
are currently sitting for exams, Antara reported on Tuesday. More ...
Poll registration period extended JAKARTA (JP): The Jakarta Provincial Elections Committee (PPD
I) has extended the final voter registration period from May 5 to
May 11, to give another chance for eligible voters in the capital
to sign up. More ...
Security guards named as suspects BOGOR (JP): Five security guards at the Royal Sentul housing
complex here have been named as suspects following a clash on
Wednesday with residents of nearby Sumur Batu village in
Cibarengkok subdistrict, police said on Monday.The chief of the Bogor Police, Lt. More ...
Philip Morris hopes to smoke competition JAKARTA (JP): Cigarette maker PT Philip Morris Indonesia
entered the country's most lucrative but competitive market
segment with the launch of its cheaper brand on Tuesday. More ...
Voter registration period extended JAKARTA (JP): An extension of the voter registration period to
May 15 was announced on Tuesday by chairman of the General
Elections Commission (KPU) Rudini.He said the arrangement was not the result of ambitions to
meet certain targets. More ...
Individual life part of democracy Is it not true that an integral part of democracy is the
belief that an individual's life is precious and should be
protected? Regardless of ethnicity, religion or status, each
individual has the right to fair humanitarian treatment. More ...
JSX share prices surge on improved foreign sentiment JAKARTA (JP): Shares on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX)
soared again on Tuesday on the continued influx of foreign funds
and improving confidence in the recovery of the country's
beleaguered economy. More ...
Aceh shooting toll reaches 28 JAKARTA (JP): The death toll from the military shootings in
North Aceh on Monday rose to 28, while at least 100 others were
seriously injured. More ...
IBRA decides to rev up national car project JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA)
has decided to revive the much criticized national car project.IBRA's deputy chairman Eko S. More ...
1,381 bottles of liquor sold near schools seized JAKARTA (JP): Public order officials with police backup seized
a total of 1,381 bottles of liquor from shops and drink stalls
located near 162 schools here during a month-long operation in
March, an official said on Tuesday. More ...
Meditation heals both the body and soulBy Rahayu Ratnaningsih JAKARTA (JP): Why do people get stressed? Why does life
entail suffering?Ancient oriental wisdom relates suffering to a false and
illusory self-concept. More ...
Party clash deaths blamed on 'faulty magic' PURWOKERTO, Central Java (JP): The military has attributed the
four deaths in the recent clash between party supporters in
Jepara to failed magical powers.Chief of the Diponegoro Military Command Maj. Gen. More ...
Swimming body grooms 13 athletes for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Swimming Association (PRSI) has
invited 13 swimmers to prepare for the 20th Southeast Asian (SEA)
Games in Brunei Darussalam in August. More ...
INDRA sets rupiah at 7,589 JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian Debt Restructuring Agency (INDRA)
set the rupiah at Rp 7,845 against the dollar for local companies
joining the agency in May. More ...
Pick of the FlicksHollywood KC:
Psycho 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
Shot Through The Heart 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55
You've Got Mail 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15
My Favorite Martian 14:30 18:00 21:30
Payback ... More ...
Youngsters set good example I highly valued the article Time to go for pro-Soeharto
legislators written by Mr. Dillon on the front page of The
Jakarta Post on April 22, 1999. More ...
Power consumption rises JAKARTA (JP): State electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik
Negara (PLN) says power consumption on the islands of Java and
Bali increased in April, indicating the outset of an economic
recovery. More ...
Habibie pledges report on Soeharto probe JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie, whose administration is
widely criticized as too spineless to take legal actions against
Soeharto, promised on Tuesday an account of his campaign for
clean governance which includes investigation into the ... More ...
Habibie to unveil plans to develop state firms JAKARTA (JP): President B.J. Habibie is set to announce on
Wednesday new basic plans for the development of state
enterprises, including a plan to raise the salaries and benefits
of company management, ahead of the June general election. More ...
New lead on Istiqlal bomb JAKARTA (JP): Police detectives have a new lead on the
mastermind behind the bomb blast at the Istiqlal Grand Mosque,
leading them to Serang, West Java, an officer said on Tuesday. More ...
Indonesian menu in Ericsson A friend of mine uses an Ericsson 768c mobile phone which has
an Indonesian menu. It's good to know that the first pioneering
Indonesian menu on Nokia's mobile phones has Ericsson following
suit. It shows that Indonesia's market is still a potential one. More ...
Unclaimed bodies pile up DENPASAR, Bali: An average of three unidentified bodies are
received each month at Sanglah Denpasar General Hospital, and
with no one claiming them, the capacity of the morgue is
stretched to the limit.Hospital public relations officer Yulianus H. More ...
East Timor policy causes havocBy Bantarto Bandoro JAKARTA (JP): Ever since the government announced in January
that it would give East Timor either autonomy or independence,
hardly a day has passed without people discussing the province. More ...
Neiss optimistic a new government will continue reforms JAKARTA (JP): International Monetary Fund Asia Pacific
director Hubert Neiss is confident the new government formed
after the upcoming elections will remain committed to economic
reform. More ...
Water firm union leaders to be summoned over protest JAKARTA (JP): Leaders of the labor union of city-owned water
management company PDAM Jaya will soon be summoned for
questioning, Governor Sutiyoso said on Tuesday. More ...
Major party leaders to compete in Jakarta JAKARTA (JP): Akbar Tandjung, Amien Rais, Hamzah Haz and
Megawati Soekarnoputri, all leaders of major political parties,
will join the competition for Jakarta's 18 seats in the House of
Representatives. More ...
Students to stage rally to observe Trisakti shooting JAKARTA (JP): Student groups from several universities
disclosed on Tuesday that they plan to mobilize thousands of
students on May 12 to join a mammoth rally for the first
anniversary of the Trisakti University shooting incident in which
four ... More ...
India, China take different paths to developmentBy Bharat Jhunjhunwala NEW DELHI (JP): India often has been advised to follow the
path of China. Though China has done well in the last decade, it
would be a disaster if India were to follow it. More ...
Grieving Mia not ready for Sudirman Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's star women's shuttler Mia Audina is
apparently not ready to compete in the Sudirman Cup and World
Championships in Copenhagen from May 10 to May 23. More ...
Rates for tax payment, valid from May 3 to May 9 U.S. dollar 1 Rp 7,980.00Austrian schilling 1 614.20Australian dollar 1 5,175.03Belgian franc 1 209.51Canadian dollar 1 5,392.62Swiss franc 1 5,258. More ...
RI's pepper exports rose 5% in 1st quarter JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia exported 5,234 tons of pepper in the
first quarter of this year, 6 percent higher than the 4,950 tons
in the corresponding period of 1998, according to the
International Pepper Community (IPC). More ...
KONI wants Rp 12.7b for SEA Games JAKARTA (JP): The National Sports Council (KONI) will ask for
Rp 12.7 billion from the National Development Planning Board
(Bappenas) to enable it to prepare for the 20th Southeast Asian
(SEA) Games in Brunei Darussalam in August. More ...
Passengers stranded as drivers launch strike TANGERANG (JP): Hundreds of public transportation passengers
here were stranded on Tuesday when angkot (public transportation
minivan) drivers went on strike to protest route overlaps. More ...
Two to be tried in Ambon for killing soldier JAKARTA (JP): Two of seven people suspected in the murder of a
member of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) during
the worst days of rioting in the Maluku capital of Ambon, will be
tried on Thursday, a court official has said. More ...
Reforestation funds to be used to finance safety net project JAKARTA (JP): Labor-intensive projects in the forestry sector
will continue, despite cancellation of the social safety net
funds used to finance the projects. More ...
Central Bank predicts falling interest rates JAKARTA (JP): Supported by moderating inflation, interest
rates will fall again this week and continue to decline faster in
the weeks ahead, Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on
Tuesday. More ...
Clashes for democracy Chaos seems to be stalking this country as the June general
election approaches. Even though campaign activities by 48
political parties contesting the elections are not scheduled to
start before May 19, emotions are already high and tempers short
in many towns. More ...
Proindependence groups rally in E. Timor campus DILI, East Timor (JP): A day before the signing of an
agreement between Indonesia and Portugal on a United Nations-
supervised direct ballot in East Timor, proindependence students
staged a peaceful rally inside the East Timor University campus. More ...
Political parties support free press JAKARTA (JP): Major political parties contesting the next June
7 poll have expressed support for press freedom and pledge to
strive for better protection for press workers. More ...
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