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Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdown

Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdownAgencies Sydney/JakartaHeavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.

Canberra warns of danger in E. Timor

Canberra warns of danger in E. Timor AUSTRALIA: Canberra warned on Wednesday about an increased threat of terrorist attacks in East Timor targeting Australian, U.S. and Portuguese interests. The foreign ministry said security had been stepped up at its embassy in Dili and it told Australian...

Exploiter and exploited -- Australia and Indonesia

Exploiter and exploited -- Australia and Indonesia2. Iqbal -- Globalization: 21st-century imperialism1 X 30 Imperialism for the 21st centuryDr. Iqbal Widastomo, (Research Associate, R&D Unit - School of Politics, London School of Economics)

Balinese need time to recover from trauma

Balinese need time to recover from traumaI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Dewa Darnesta has not been able to sleep well since that terrible night of Oct. 12, when a powerful explosion destroyed the crowded Sari Club on Jl. Legian in Kuta.

HONORED GUEST: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta had the pleasure of

HONORED GUEST: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta had the pleasure of hosting the visit of Minister of Information Industry of the People's Republic of China, Wu Jichuan, during his recent visit to participate in the ASEAN - CHINA ICT meeting.

S'pore begins imposing standards on maid agencies after surge in complaints

S'pore begins imposing standards on maid agencies after surge in complaintsAlexa Olesen, Associated Press, Singapore The government of Singapore began accrediting maid agencies Wednesday following a surge in complaints over unethical and unprofessional behavior.

([i]Caption checked and approved by client for HOTEL BOROBUDUR

(Caption checked and approved by client for HOTEL BOROBUDUR JAKARTA Spotlight Oct. 31, 2002) ==============================================================HONORED GUEST: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta had the pleasure of hosting the visit of Minister of Information Industry of the People's Republic of...

No longer cool in Bukit Sentul

No longer cool in Bukit SentulFrom Media IndonesiaWith regard to a special feature on the Bukit Sentul residential area (Media Indonesia, Sept. 30, 2002), we, too, would like to address our complaints to the developer.

Singapore Embassy clarifies

Singapore Embassy clarifies JAKARTA: The Singaporean Embassy in Jakarta confirmed on Thursday that an embassy car was involved in an accident on Wednesday evening but emphasized that there was no diplomat involved.

Resolution of protracted conflict in Aceh

Resolution of protracted conflict in Aceh 2. Pro31 -- The diseases of globalization 1 X 36Globalization must benefit rich and poor3. Noor -- Demonisation of innocent Islamic groups 1 X 36Islamophobia outlaws innocent groupsFarish A. Noor New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur

Political parties should be limited

Political parties should be limited JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic of Struggle Party (PDI Perjuangan) said on Wednesday that the House of Representatives should limit the number of political parties in the country by tightening its criteria.

Civilian police sued over attack

Civilian police sued over attack PEKANBARU, Riau: Members of the Civilian Police (Satpol) with the Riau administration have been reported to the local police for attacking a public servant.Raja Sapeloras, the victim, had filed a report to the local police to allow them to follow up the case.

Govt, CGI to meet on Friday

Govt, CGI to meet on FridayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and Indonesia's main creditor countries under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) will meet on Friday to discuss additional loans to cope with an expected budget blowout next year in the wake of the Oct. 12 Bali bombing.

Budget needs at least Rp 10t extra loans: Economists

Budget needs at least Rp 10t extra loans: EconomistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing a plunge in state revenue after the Oct. 12 terrorist strike in Bali, the 2003 state budget needs additional loans of at least Rp 10 trillion (about US$1 billion) to plug a wider than expected budget deficit,...

FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third

FORD JAKARTA PUSAT SUPERSTORE LAUNCH: For the launch of the third Ford Superstore in Indonesia, located in Central Jakarta, PT Ford Motor Indonesia staged a "Family Fun Day." The event was also used to showcase Ford's newest product - the rugged yet sophisticated Ford Escape, a compact SUV.

Police find marijuana field

Police find marijuana field PADANG, West Sumatra: Local police in Solok, West Sumatra, found on Tuesday a 400-square-meter marijuana plantation and 115 marijuana plants ready for harvest.The police detained two local men believed to be the plantation's owners.

Bali still to host Olympic qualifying matches

Bali still to host Olympic qualifying matchesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Qualifying matches for the Olympic beach volleyball competition will still be held in Bali in October next year, despite the terrorist attack, the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) said on Wednesday.

Australians want peace, not war

Australians want peace, not war The assumptions and speculation that Australians might become an easy target of terrorist attacks due to Australian involvement in the Afghanistan war and planned war against Iraq, had been in the public domain long before the tragic events at Sari Club and Paddy's.

East Java wins education contest

East Java wins education contest BOGOR, West Java: A team from East Java was declared on Wednesday the winner of this year's national education contest held here from Nov. 26 until Nov. 30.It won three golds, four silvers and three bronzes, defeating 29 other teams from other provinces across the...

Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving, U.S. told to give concrete support

Analysts say RI-U.S. ties improving, U.S. told to give concrete supportMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bilateral relations between Indonesia and the U.S. government have been improving following Indonesia's commitment to combat terrorism, but suspicion between the two countries remain...

The devastating loss of a good buddy in Kuta

The devastating loss of a good buddy in KutaJohn Aglionby, Guardian News Service, Bali When the first call came through last Saturday night about an explosion in Bali I was in a swimming pool with 11 friends celebrating one of their birthdays.

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 31, 2002

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 31, 2002Exhibition Exhibition: Nehru and Soekarno: Prophets of Asian Resurgence, photos, letters, newspapers and film, in the exhibition hall of S.T.S.I. Mandala (Tel. 0361 227316, Fax. 0361 233100), Denpasar, Nov. 1 - 4.

BPN chided for asking fees in providing public service

BPN chided for asking fees in providing public serviceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aben, a 57-year-old retired elementary teacher, visited the South Jakarta office of the National Land Agency (BPN) on Monday to check the legality of a land certificate with the intention of...

1. WAYANG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS

1. WAYANG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Indonesian shadow puppets struggle for encore 2. CARLA: 1LINE, 35 COUNTSThe Esplanade's 'hidden' visual arts3. WTC: 2 LINE, 24 COUNTSArt focuses on change in NYC following Sept. 11

Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdown

Australia raids Indonesians' homes in anti-terrorist crackdownAgencies Sydney/JakartaHeavily-armed Australian federal agents raided homes of Indonesian Muslims on Wednesday in a nationwide hunt for members of an Islamic radical group held responsible for the Oct. 12 bombing in Bali, AFP reported.

Asian monies mixed late, Singapore dollar strengthen to 6-week

Asian monies mixed late, Singapore dollar strengthen to 6-week highNirmala Menon Dow Jones Singapore Asian currencies were mixed within tight trading ranges Wednesday with bouts of profit-taking erasing gains from the yen's strength.

Maluku police search for bombers

Maluku police search for bombers AMBON, Maluku: Maluku Police are hunting for two suspects, identified as Berthy Loupaty and Hans Nanlohy, for their alleged involvement in a series of bomb attacks and manslaughter in Soya village early this year.Deputy Maluku Police chief Sr. Comr. A. Bambang S.

Talks on ASEAN-China free trade area to start next year

Talks on ASEAN-China free trade area to start next year Agence France-Presse Jakarta Negotiations for a Southeast Asia-China free trade area with a potential combined market of 1.7 billion people will start next year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) said Wednesday.

S'pore diplomatic car in hit-and-run

S'pore diplomatic car in hit-and-run JAKARTA: A Singaporean diplomatic car was reportedly involved in a hit-and-run traffic accident on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta on Tuesday afternoon.The black Singaporean diplomatic car bearing the license number CD-67-02 which denotes that it is the car of...

Fire razes 1,000 ha forest in Lombok

Fire razes 1,000 ha forest in Lombok MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Some 1,000 hectares of forest at Gunung Rinjani National Park have been destroyed by fires during the prolonged dry season.The chief of the national park, Tedi Sutedi, said his office in cooperation with the local security...

Residents attack LDII complex

Residents attack LDII complex TANGERANG: About 300 residents of Cisoka and Tigaraksa districts attacked the Lembaga Dakwah Islam Indonesia (LDII) congregation complex in Munjul subdistrict, Cisoka district of Tangerang late on Monday.Cisoka subprecinct police chief Insp.

Sugar Group responses

Sugar Group responses Referring to your article Lampung Governor Urged to Resolve Land Dispute published on Oct. 3, 2002, we would like to express both our deep disappointment at the false accusations leveled at our company and our amazement at the unprofessional behavior of your reporter.

Bomb hoaxes increase, security tightened

Bomb hoaxes increase, security tightenedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many high rise building managers and operators of vital public facilities have beefed up security amid an alarming increase in bomb threats from unidentified callers, following the Bali bombings which killed at least...

Terror, economic slump hold up oil and gas investment

Terror, economic slump hold up oil and gas investmentMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Terrorism fears and the economic slowdown are holding up major oil and gas investments, but the longer term prospects are bright due to rising demand, industry players said Tuesday.

'Anti-terrorism drive threatens democracy'

'Anti-terrorism drive threatens democracy'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nation was told on Tuesday to be cautious of the course of the global fight against terrorism, which may jeopardize the development of Indonesia's infantile democracy.

Thousands of elephants lose habitat

Thousands of elephants lose habitat BENGKULU: More than 2,600 elephants, a protected species in North Sumatra, are losing their natural habitat due to intensive logging in rain forests, conservation areas and national parks on the island.

Legislating debt

Legislating debt It is hard to understand why President Megawati Soekarnoputri has not yet ratified the law on government debt instruments more than one month after its enactment by the House of Representatives.

Navy admits mismanaging foundations

Navy admits mismanaging foundations SURABAYA: Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh said on Tuesday that it had liquidated 16 of its 26 foundations dealing with hotels, transportation, and services because of inefficiency.

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headings1. BOMB: 8 x 4 linesThree people injured in Lhokseumawe bomb blast2. Gassing: 20 x 2 lines20 servicemen to face tribunal of Binjai tragedy3. Bakar: 24 x 2 linesRare rhinoceros threatened as fire razes 30,000 ha of national park

Australians want peace, not war

Australians want peace, not war The assumptions and speculation that Australians might become an easy target of terrorist attacks due to Australian involvement in the Afghanistan war and planned war against Iraq, had been in the public domain long before the tragic events at Sari Club and Paddy's.

MMI not a terrorist organization: Chairman

MMI not a terrorist organization: ChairmanSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The co-founder of the Indonesian Mujahideen Assembly (MMI) chaired by Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, Irfan S. Awwas, says it is not a terrorist organization and denied any link to Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) or the...

Main suspect in Bali blasts identified, police say

Main suspect in Bali blasts identified, police sayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bali National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday that the police had identified the main perpetrator behind the Bali bombings that killed almost 200 people, from a final sketch of the suspect.

Police appoint 17 new regional chiefs in antiterrorism drive

Police appoint 17 new regional chiefs in antiterrorism driveDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police installed on Tuesday 17 generals as provincial police chiefs along with 10 other senior officials as provincial deputy chiefs, amid strong pressure to consolidate the institution to combat...

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i-boxNames of provincial police chiefs installed on Oct. 30 Names Previous Position Current Post1. Insp. Gen. I Dewa Ketut Gde Astika North Sumatra Police Chief 2. Brig. Gen. Deddy Sutardi West Java Deputy Police Chief Riau Police Chief 3. Insp. Gen. Didi Kusumayadi South Sumatra Police Chief 4. Sr.

Govt sets up antiterrorism task force

Govt sets up antiterrorism task forceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is establishing a special antiterrorism task force to deal with terrorist threats, including suspected terrorist plots and actual terrorist attacks.

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done ;JP;HEN; ANPAv..r.. Photo-funiture-expoJP/IGGP Bayu Ismoyo TRY BEFORE BUYING: A visitor tries out an arm chair on display at an exhibition in Jakarta. Although the furniture business has yet to fully recover from the recession, demand for foreign brands in the upper-income market remains...

Commission II to discuss two bills

Commission II to discuss two bills JAKARTA: The House of Representatives Commission II on home and legal affairs hopes to finish deliberation of two bills in the current sitting period, commission chairman Teras Narang said on Tuesday.

Ba'asyir's arrest above board: VP

Ba'asyir's arrest above board: VPFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz, once a staunch defender of terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, applauded on Tuesday the police arrest and detention of the Muslim cleric, saying that they had conducted...

IBRA scrambling for House support in bank sale

IBRA scrambling for House support in bank saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it was working hard to win legislators' support for the sale of a majority stake in Bank Danamon, highlighting again the problems behind meeting reform targets amid an...

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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Furniture-beds-sleep checked Latex mattress or spring bed ... which one is better?Rikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaAs adequate sleep is essential to health and wellbeing, mattress manufacturers compete with each other by designing new products and claiming their goods are the best...