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Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Dont just party around, help the needy

Dont just party around, help the needyJakartans will celebrate the capital's 477th official anniversary which falls on June 22. However, the city still has to deal with various problems, including poverty, transportation, floods, lack of green areas and many more.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Assembly to discuss DPD's authority

Assembly to discuss DPD's authorityJAKARTA: The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) secretariat will organize a workshop on the functions, duties and authority of the newly formed Regional Representatives Council (DPD), which will make up about one-fourth of the MPR.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Promoting socially responsible investment

Promoting socially responsible investmentNoah Beckwith, OECD Observer, Paris Socially responsible development is becoming a buzzword among private equity funds.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Regulation for property purchase in New Zealand

Regulation for property purchase in New Zealand New Zealand, with its stunning ever-changing landscape, has become a major ecotourist destination in the Asia-Pacific region.Its natural beauty is one reason why many overseas people choose to make New Zealand their home.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Gloomy outlook for rupiah, stocks, experts say

Gloomy outlook for rupiah, stocks, experts sayDadan Wijaksana, JakartaThe stock index and rupiah are expected to remain under pressure in the coming weeks, clouded by negative sentiment stemming from the prospects of global interest rate increases.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Consumers told to cut tap water usage

Consumers told to cut tap water usageBambang Nurbianto and Evi Mariani, JakartaFor Lita, a 28-year-old mother of two, staying awake every night is no fun at all.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/JP/3/ROUNDUP

JP/3/ROUNDUPThe virtues of Pak Hasyim, as extolled by President Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja Jakarta In a campaign rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday in Jakarta, the choice of Hasyim Muzadi for the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri was defended by the President ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 21, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 21, 2004Exhibitions* Japanese Calligraphy, Shoudou, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30. * Painting, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Part 1 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?

Part 1 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?Santi WE Soekanto, Jakarta Never has the cohesiveness of the community that makes up the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) been as sorely tested as it is today -- and by a challenge they are not used to facing.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Hamzah promises to end gambling

Hamzah promises to end gambling SAMBAS, West Kalimantan: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz promised on Sunday that if he were elected, the eradication of gambling dens would be his first priority.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Basic features of today's motherboards

Basic features of today's motherboards Nothing beats the excitement of building your own PC. Assuming that you have money to burn, you can select the best components for the project. These may include the fastest processor, the fastest RAM, the fastest hard disk and the fastest graphics card.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Downsizing Cabinet

Downsizing Cabinet I am writing to comment on the National Resilience Institute alumni association (Ikal)'s proposals regarding the next Cabinet. It proposes that whoever wins the July 5 presidential election, appoint four coordinating ministers and 35 ministers (Pelita, June 9).

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/12 organizations back Amien-Siswono

12 organizations back Amien-Siswono MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: An alliance of 12 organizations in North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan, pledged their support on Sunday for Amien Rais and his running mate in the upcoming election.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Jobs in footwear industry drop by almost 60 percent

Jobs in footwear industry drop by almost 60 percentZakki P. Hakim, JakartaOver 180,000 people in the footwear industry lost their jobs last year, and many of them may have returned to traditional agriculture, according to the latest government data.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Riau Islands faces power vacuum

Riau Islands faces power vacuum BATAM, Riau: Riau governor Rusli Zainal questioned on Saturday the government's failure to appoint an acting governor to the Riau Islands, which has become a separate province from mainland Riau."As of today, we have not been informed about the acting governor.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Petronas, BP to sell fuel in Indonesia

Petronas, BP to sell fuel in IndonesiaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government may issue a temporary permit for British energy giant BP Plc and Malaysia's Petronas next month to sell fuel products in this country.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Police seek go-ahead to execute drug convicts

Police seek go-ahead to execute drug convictsAbdul Khalik, JakartaThe National Police announced on Sunday that they were preparing a firing squad on standby to execute the drug dealers currently on death row, but the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said it had no immediate plans regarding their ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Lack of vessels haunts domestic shipping industry: Temas Line

Lack of vessels haunts domestic shipping industry: Temas LinePublicly listed PT Pelayaran Tempuran Emas (Temas Line) is one of the first Indonesian shipping companies to offer containerized cargo services.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/State finance accountability

State finance accountability The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) will be armed with stronger and broader powers with which to perform its duties and to enforce its recommendations under a public finances accountability bill that is expected to be passed soon by the House of Representatives.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Voter cards ready soon in Singapore

Voter cards ready soon in SingaporeBATAM, Riau: Indonesian citizens living in Singapore, and who are eligible to vote, can obtain presidential election voter cards by June 22 at the Indonesian Embassy here, according to a spokesperson at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Transvestites confound KPUD

Transvestites confound KPUD PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Central Kalimantan General Election Commission (KPUD) held a voter-education seminar on Sunday to inform the local community, including transvestites, about the particulars of the presidential election.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Locals reject Balaraja overpass

Locals reject Balaraja overpass TANGERANG: Hundreds of Telagasari villagers protested the Tangerang regental administration over its plan to evict them to make way for the construction of an overpass."The plan to construct an overpass is premature.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Clerics told to end rivalry to save NU

Clerics told to end rivalry to save NUBlontank Poer and Tarko Sudiarno, SemarangHundreds of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leaders and clerics appealed on Sunday for an end to political rivalry within the nation's biggest Muslim organization ahead of the July 5 presidential election.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Sweden urged to keep pressure on GAM

Sweden urged to keep pressure on GAMTiarma Siboro, JakartaDespite the Swedish court's decision to release the leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the Indonesian government was optimistic that the cases against the exiled men would go ahead.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Bali Art fiest a kicks off in Denpasar

Bali Art fiest a kicks off in DenpasarA group of Balinese dancers perform in front of the crowds during the opening ceremony of the 26th Bali Art Fiesta in front of Museum Bajra Sandi in Denpasar.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/JP/1/SBY

JP/1/SBYPacitan people back SBY ID Nugroho Pacitan, East Java This is the fourth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighborsAn Islamic boarding school in Tremas subdistrict, Pacitan regency, was hectic when The Jakarta Post ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Lower breast cancer risk linked to menstruation, doctor says

Lower breast cancer risk linked to menstruation, doctor saysDewi Santoso, JakartaGetting married and giving birth at an early age may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, a doctor says.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Canvassing presidential votes in RP

Canvassing presidential votes in RPRaul C. Pangalangan, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The Supreme Court has unanimously thrown out the petition of an opposition congressman to stop the canvassing of votes cast for president and vice president, and affirmed the power ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/RI still imports salt, cassava

RI still imports salt, cassavaMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A senior official at the Manpower and Transmigration Ministry expressed regret on Saturday that Indonesia was still importing salt and cassava, although those products could easily be produced in the country.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Keeping family business intact to boost jobs

Keeping family business intact to boost jobsTony Hotland, JakartaHave you ever thought that running a family business would be less brain-busting than a nonfamily business because family members cause fewer conflicts and are easier to manage? Think again.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Violence against women up in NTB

Violence against women up in NTBLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, MataramThe incidence of domestic and other forms of violence against women has increased significantly in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province during the past year.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Truck accident kills one, injures dozens

Truck accident kills one, injures dozensBANDUNG: A large dump truck carrying 60 soccer fans was involved in an accident on Sunday in Batulayang subdistrict, Bandung regency, killing one supporter and injuring dozens more.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Personalized mobile phones light up the market

Personalized mobile phones light up the marketThe Jakarta Post was recently invited to Singapore to cover the launching of the latest Motorola mobile phone model. The following is Moch. N.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Broken promises leave public fed up with politics: Analysts

Broken promises leave public fed up with politics: AnalystsM. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe public's cool response to the hype surrounding the presidential election campaign shows that the public are fed up with the constant politicking that has been taking place since the ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/FAQ on buying a house in Australia

FAQ on buying a house in Australia If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident of Australia, and want to buy real estate in Australia, you must obtain prior approval from the Australian government.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Nation must agree to fight common enemies to forge unity

Nation must agree to fight common enemies to forge unityPitan Daslani, Jakarta In a fragmented democracy at risk of disintegration, one good way to keep the nation united is to draw public attention to the need to fight common enemies.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Kenyans make it double in the Jakarta 10K run

Kenyans make it double in the Jakarta 10K runEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Kenyan runners took both the men's and women's titles in the US$60,000 Jakarta International 10K run here on early Sunday morning.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Fair yet to attract more visitors

Fair yet to attract more visitorsUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe 2004 Jakarta Fair organizers said on Saturday they had recorded a significant increase in visitors over the first two days compared to last year's figures.Project director Ralph R.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Mount Ijen closed to tourists

Mount Ijen closed to touristsIndra Harsaputra, BondowosoThe Purwo Alas National Park management has declared a red alert for Mt. Ijen in the border area between Bondowoso and Banyuwangi in East Java, and closed the surrounding area to the public due to intensifying volcanic activity.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Abu Bakar Ba'asyir may go on trial soon

Abu Bakar Ba'asyir may go on trial soonAbdul Khalik, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office (AGO) is still scrutinizing the case files of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir and hopes to begin another round of court hearings in less than a week, a spokesman said here on Sunday.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Megawati to face bumpy race in Bali

Megawati to face bumpy race in BaliI Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar, BaliThe incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri may have a bumpy road ahead of her to win the hearts of the Balinese in the upcoming election.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Lessons on globalization from India

Lessons on globalization from IndiaPratap Bhanu Mehta Yale Center for the Study of Globalization New Delhi Across the world, elections are increasingly being seen are referenda on globalization.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Kyoto Protocol ratification not enough: Official, NGOs

Kyoto Protocol ratification not enough: Official, NGOsMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaGovernment and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) praised on Sunday a plan by the House of Representatives to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, but stressed the move would be meaningless without making revisions to ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Tangerang deports 13 foreigners

Tangerang deports 13 foreigners TANGERANG: The Tangerang Immigration Office has deported 13 foreigners since January for violating their temporary stay permit."We have started a strict monitoring of foreigners working and living in Tangerang.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/JP/1/QUAKE

JP/1/QUAKE Quake rocks Manokwari MANOKWARI: An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale rocked Manokwari, West Irian Jaya, at about 9 p.m. on Sunday. Residents rushed out of their houses for safety.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Cheap oil now, but punitively costly energy later

Cheap oil now, but punitively costly energy laterJanadas Devan, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore In the short run, it is good news that the price of a barrel of crude oil has fallen below US$40 (S$69). In the long run, however, this is not good news.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/JP/4/drugs

JP/4/drugsPolice seek go-ahead to execute drug convictsAbdul Khalik JakartaThe National police announced on Sunday that they a firing squad on standby to execute the drug dealers currently on death row, but the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said it had no immediate plans regarding their ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Pacitan people behind Susilo all the way

Pacitan people behind Susilo all the wayID Nugroho, Pacitan, East JavaThis is the fourth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighborsAn Islamic boarding school in Tremas subdistrict, Pacitan regency, was hectic when The Jakarta Post ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Present-day old Jakarta

Present-day old JakartaAs the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes to its features and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta will celebrate its 477th anniversary.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/STDs rise among sex workers

STDs rise among sex workers SURABAYA: Over 1,900 prostitutes operating in the two red- light districts of Dolly and Jarak have contracted sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), a health official said.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Female painters focus on Betawi

Female painters focus on Betawi JAKARTA: Dozens of paintings by members of the Indonesian Female Painters Association (IWPI) are on display at the Seni Mitra Budaya building on Jl. Tanjung, in Menteng, Central Jakarta -- from Friday to Tuesday -- to commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Choice of cleric Hasyim defended by Megawati

Choice of cleric Hasyim defended by MegawatiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaIn a campaign rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday in Jakarta, the choice of Hasyim Muzadi for the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri was defended by the President herself and others on the stage.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Candidates' good governance vows meet skeptical responses

Candidates' good governance vows meet skeptical responsesRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaPresidential candidates may promise clean governance, but doubts over their own "cleanliness" are holding potential voters back, say observers here.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Singapore triumphs at ASEAN BC 2004

Singapore triumphs at ASEAN BC 2004Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Nusa Dua, Bali Singaporean bodybuilders emerged the overall winners in the 7th South East Asian Bodybuilding Championship 2004, which ended in Bali on Saturday.Singapore won three gold, three silver and two bronze medals.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/TV Program: Monday, June 21, 2004

TV Program: Monday, June 21, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Dialogue11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 11:30 Doing Business12:00 p.m.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Top policeman's cars tested for emission

Top policeman's cars tested for emission JAKARTA: In an attempt to set an example to the public, Jakarta Police Headquarters arranged on Saturday to test the emission of some vehicles in its compound.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/5 killed in plane crash

5 killed in plane crashTheresia Sufa, BogorFive people were killed when their Cessna Aves 185 went down in Lido Lake, Sukabumi, West Java, on Sunday after an emergency landing attempt.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/PT KAI eviction plan opposed

PT KAI eviction plan opposedYuli Tri Suwarni, BandungWith their departure just a matter of time, thousands of people living on unused land across the country that belongings to state railway company PT KAI have been struggling for fair compensation.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed

Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe proposed ad hoc corruption tribunal is intended to be the last resort for justice in connection with the country's sluggish corruption eradication moves, but selection of its judges on Saturday failed to ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/More Indonesians buying Australian property

More Indonesians buying Australian propertySudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australia has become one of the favorite destinations for many affluent Indonesians seeking a house or an apartment either for living in or as an investment.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Schools told to return exam fees

Schools told to return exam feesMulta Fidrus, TangerangTangerang Regency Education Council (DPKT) told two vocational schools in Balaraja and Cikupa districts to return fees that students had paid the schools to sit the National Final Exams, saying the exams had been financed by the ...

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Correction: Phone number

Correction: Phone numberThe phone number printed at the end of the story on William Durman's photography exhibition on Page 18 of the Sunday, June 20, edition of The Jakarta Post should have been 0812 954 8185. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Personalized cell phones hit the the market

Personalized cell phones hit the the marketThe Jakarta Post was recently invited to Singapore to cover the launching of the latest Motorola mobile phone model. The following is Moch. N.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004

JP/Susilo urged to combat piracy

Susilo urged to combat piracy PADANG, West Sumatra: One of Padang's most famous singers, Elly Kasim, demanded on Sunday that presidential frontrunner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono seriously enforce the laws against music piracy, if elected.