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Condition in Shanghai Hospital improve

Condition in Shanghai Hospital improveThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conditions at Sanglah General Hospital improved significantly on Tuesday with the arrival of five cool storage containers to store the remaining 171 bodies from last week's blast victims.

Iodized salt makes a difference

Iodized salt makes a differenceTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Consuming iodized salt will help me become a university graduate, if not I will get goiter," said Ingka Fitra Sunar, 10, from Bone, South Sulawesi eloquently.

Bali tragedy the last wake-up call for govt

Bali tragedy the last wake-up call for govt While the credibility of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration is at stake both abroad and at home, Cabinet members have yet to be united in dealing with further threats of terror.

JEC graft case enters first trial

JEC graft case enters first trial YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta District Court will hold on Wednesday an initial hearing into the Rp 150 billion corruption case involving construction of the Jogja Expo Center (JEC), in which councillor Herman Abdurrahman and dozens of his colleagues are implicated.

UGM gives scholarships to poor

UGM gives scholarships to poor YOGYAKARTA: The rector of Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Sofian Effendy, announced on Tuesday that the university would provide scholarships for 221 students from poor families.

Informal sector survives despite uncertainty

Informal sector survives despite uncertaintyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Tholib, 51, who sells used goods at the Jatinegara flea market in East Jakarta, what people call "income predictability" is but a distant dream. "I simply cannot predict my day-to-day income.

Team investigates dismissal of Kampar regent, deputy

Team investigates dismissal of Kampar regent, deputyHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Riau Governor Saleh Djasit has set up a team to investigate the controversial dismissal of Kampar Regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A.

RP rules out apology to Malaysia

RP rules out apology to Malaysia PHILIPPINES: Manila on Tuesday ruled out an apology being demanded by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad over a diplomatic spat involving the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl.

Asian currencies down late, rupiah at five month low on bombing

Asian currencies down late, rupiah at five month low on bombingNirmala Menon Dow Jones Singapore The Indonesian rupiah crumbled to a five-month low Monday after the weekend's fatal bomb attacks in Bali, which sent shock waves through regional currency markets and roiled the local stock market.

Japan should join global campaign against terror

Japan should join global campaign against terrorThe Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo A bomb blast at a nightclub in the tourist resort of Bali, Indonesia, killed more than 180 people and injured hundreds. The victims were largely foreigners, including Australians and Europeans.

Bali tragedy affects Safari park

Bali tragedy affects Safari park JAKARTA: The Bali bombings have delayed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the Everland Zoo in South Korea and the Indonesian Safari Park in Bogor, West Java, which was scheduled to take place on Tuesday.

Parties told to seek new figures

Parties told to seek new figuresMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senior legislators have joined calls for political parties to field new figures as presidential candidates in the up-coming general election in order to cope with the nation's prolonged leadership crisis.

Hospitals take contigency measures

Hospitals take contigency measuresBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking a lesson from the bomb blasts on Bali that killed nearly 200 people, the Jakarta City Health Agency, in cooperation with private and state hospitals, has established standard procedures for helping victims of...

KL to keep '02, '03 GDP forecasts

KL to keep '02, '03 GDP forecasts KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's government is sticking to the 2002 and 2003 economic growth projections it made in the 2003 budget despite market fears about the impact the bomb attacks on Indonesia's Bali may have on the region, and concerns over any possible U.S.

Hun Sen reassures on ASEAN safety

Hun Sen reassures on ASEAN safety CAMBODIA: Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday said his country would not be targeted for a terrorist attack, and gave assurances that security for the upcoming ASEAN summit of Southeast Asian leaders would be adequate.His reassurance came ahead of the Nov.

Silent night in Bali as bomb attack snuffs out the fun

Silent night in Bali as bomb attack snuffs out the funMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Kuta, Bali Hard Rock Cafe pulled down the shutters before midnight Monday as the once-bustling nightlife in Bali's entertainment heartland fell silent, a casualty of a deadly bomb attack.

IMF calls Bali blasts another 'terror tax' on economy

IMF calls Bali blasts another 'terror tax' on economyAlan Wheatley, Reuters, Singapore Deadly attacks like the weekend's bomb blasts in Bali are akin to a "terror tax" on a global economy that is already facing a raft of risks, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.

Terror strike to change RI reform targets: IMF

Terror strike to change RI reform targets: IMFThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government will evaluate the impact of the recent Bali blasts on the economy, with one IMF senior official admitting the possibility of changing the targets under Indonesia's...

Stay home, Mrs. President

Stay home, Mrs. President President Megawati Soekarnoputri is planning more elaborate trips abroad, including one to Mexico to attend the APEC summit later this month and another to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Cambodia on Nov. 2 to Nov. 5.

Jakarta on top alert over terrorist acts

Jakarta on top alert over terrorist actsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta leaders agreed on Tuesday on joint measures to boost security here and called for heightened public alertness amid rising concern over security in the aftermath of the Bali carnage that claimed almost 200...

UN issues resolution on Bali bomb probe

UN issues resolution on Bali bomb probeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) strongly condemned on Monday the Bali attacks and urged the international community to work together and help Indonesia see that justice was done and the perpetrators...

Rupiah Rates Oct.15

Rupiah Rates Oct.15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,361.07 4,811.05 5,113.91 5,057.98Brunei dollar 1 5,447.39 4,890.29 5,196.25 5,141.29Canadian dollar 1 6,190.78 5,557.23 5,905.37 5,842.46Swiss franc 1 6,640.54 5,962.71 6,334.39 6,268.

Economic and Commercial Section

Economic and Commercial Section Jakarta, 2002.10.02 Embassy of PolandKiri-kanan - bendera kedua negara Poland - A Trade Partner for Indonesia The last decade of the previous millennium has seen Poland emerge as the best example of dynamic and successful economic and political transformation and, at...

Australians to visit West Sumatra

Australians to visit West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: Despite the heightened security in the country following the Bali bombing, around 100 Australian tourists are not going to cancel their travel plans to the province.

Attacks may prompt resumption of U.S.-TNI ties

Attacks may prompt resumption of U.S.-TNI tiesMatt Kelley, Associated Press, Washington The United States is increasing its pressure on Indonesia's government to crack down on Islamic militants in the wake of the weekend bombing on Bali that killed nearly 200 people, mostly foreigners.

PATA to meet in Bali despite bomb blast

PATA to meet in Bali despite bomb blastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the tragic bomb blast in Bali over the weekend, which killed more than 180 people, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) will stick to its plans to hold conferences in both Bali and Banten, West Java.

1. discourse -- 1x35

1. discourse -- 1x35 Bali tragedy the last wake-up call for govt 2. imf -- 2x16 Terror strike to change RI reform targets: IMF 3. military -- 1x35 Attacks may prompt resumption of U.S.-TNI ties

Tino Saroengallo's body of water

Tino Saroengallo's body of waterDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, Australia As someone who relies a great deal on instinct, when I finally came face-to-face with Jakarta-born Tino Saroengallo, I knew I had been cut down to size.

President's

President's rights The Jakarta Post on Oct. 8 published an article with the headline President urges attorney general to resign: SourceIf this is correct I find it strange that the President would urge the attorney general to resign, while the President, according to the law, has the power to...

Gold firms in Europe after Bali bombings

Gold firms in Europe after Bali bombings Reuters Gold ticked up in European trade on Monday as investors refused to short the safe-haven metal in the wake of stock market jitters prompted by the deadly bombings in the Indonesian tourist island of Bali.

Japanese tour firms cancel Bali trips after deadly blast

Japanese tour firms cancel Bali trips after deadly blastAgencies, Tokyo Japanese tour operators said Tuesday they would suspend all trips to Bali after the deadly bomb blast on the Indonesian island that claimed more than 180 lives.Japan Travel Bureau (JTB) Corp. and Nippon Travel Agency Co. Ltd.

Teachers report principal to council

Teachers report principal to council JAKARTA: Four parents and 10 teachers from SMPN 270 junior high school in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, reported the school's principal to the City Council on Tuesday for allegedly charging students illegal fees.

Stocks, rupiah rebound slightly from Monday's panic

Stocks, rupiah rebound slightly from Monday's panicA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) index made a stunning recovery on Tuesday after suffering from panic selling the previous day, following the weekend bomb blasts in Bali, which took almost 200 lives.

Several weeks ago a letter I wrote to The Jakarta Post

Several weeks ago a letter I wrote to The Jakarta Post regarding Kabelvision was published. At that time I had been having lots of internet connection problems for over a year and had found it necessary to resort to writing to the Post.

Hunger becomes common feature at 'hotspot' areas

Hunger becomes common feature at 'hotspot' areasSanti W.E. Soekanto, Contributor, Jakarta Baharudin and the other men of Buyung Katedo, a small Muslim enclave in the Christian village of Sepe, Poso, Central Sulawesi, knew they risked their lives by returning home only days after they had fled an...

Diabetes sufferers reach 10 million

Diabetes sufferers reach 10 million JAKARTA: An official has estimated that about 10 million people, or five percent of the national population, suffer diabetes due to inheritance factors or a failure to lead a healthy lifestyle.

RI may move CGI vennue to Jakarta

RI may move CGI vennue to JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government could move a meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) later this month from Yogyakarta to Jakarta if foreign lenders under the CGI raise security concerns following the terrorist strike in Bali.

Megawati OKs inquiry into regent

Megawati OKs inquiry into regent PEKANBARU, Riau: Head of the Riau Provincial Prosecutor's Office Mochammad Huzaini said on Tuesday that his office would question Riau Islands regent Huzrin Hood over alleged graft of Rp 87.2 billion on Thursday following President Megawati Soekarnoputri's approval.

Rini plans road shows to restore confidence

Rini plans road shows to restore confidenceAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M. Soewandi is planning road shows to Indonesia's main export markets to restore confidence in Indonesia amid fears that many buyers could stop purchasing from Indonesia...

One dies in fire engine crash

One dies in fire engine crash CIREBON, West Java: At least one person died and four others were injured when a fire engine slammed into a car on Tuesday at 8.30 a.m. on Jl. Fatahillah, Megu village, Weru district, Cirebon regency, West Java.

Indonesia told to get tougher on terrorists

Indonesia told to get tougher on terroristsThe Australian, Sydney Just as the Sept. 11 attacks propelled the world into a dangerous and uncertain era, the Bali bombing will mark a watershed in Australia's relations with the region -- particularly our largest and most influential neighbor Indonesia.

Thailand, Myanmar open border

Thailand, Myanmar open border THAILAND: Thailand and Myanmar opened their mutual border on Tuesday for the first time in five months, signaling a new thaw in a relationship fraught by military tension and rows over the drugs trade.

Bali atrocity a full-frontal attack

Bali atrocity a full-frontal attackThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Singaporeans will have two questions on their minds as they take in the full meaning of the Bali bomb attack. The Sept.

Canberra and Jakarta respond to Bali:

Canberra and Jakarta respond to Bali: Part of the solution, or part of the problem?Max Lane Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia On Oct.

Govt told to be cautious in issuing decree on terrorism

Govt told to be cautious in issuing decree on terrorismMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts warned the government on Tuesday to be cautious about issuing an emergency decree on terrorism that would allow the authorities to take preventive measures against suspected...

Yusuf Kalla ready to replace Akbar

Yusuf Kalla ready to replace Akbar JAMBI: Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Yusuf Kalla expressed his readiness to take over the Golkar Party leadership from convicted chairman Akbar Tandjung should party members so demand.

* Headlines:Jakarta on top alert over terrorist acts2

* Headlines:Jakarta on top alert over terrorist acts2 * National: Two suspects arrested for Manado blast4 * Archipelago: Fire threatens protected forest area5 * Opinion:Will the food crisis keep haunting us?6 * City: City decides to ban nightspots in Ramadhan8 * Sports: France set to continue...

Hunger strike goes on as two hospitalized

Hunger strike goes on as two hospitalizedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two Acehnese who participated in a hunger strike for three days at the provincial legislature here were rushed to the hospital on Tuesday with digestive disorders.

Bali blast to negatively affect property sector

Bali blast to negatively affect property sectorRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An international property analyst painted on Tuesday a bleak picture of the country's industrial property sector following the Bali bomb blast, saying the sector would take longer to recover due to the...

Fifteen provinces prone to conflict

Fifteen provinces prone to conflictMoch. H. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has 15 provinces that are the most vulnerable to religious and ethnic conflicts, the Ministry of Defense revealed on Tuesday.