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Media figure Manuhua dies at 78

Media figure Manuhua dies at 78 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Lazarus Edward Manuhua died on Tuesday at the Hikmah Hospital, where he was being treated for low blood pressure.Manuhua, who was 78, is survived by nine children. His wife passed away in 1997.

KPU may delay naming qualified parties

KPU may delay naming qualified partiesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) could announce which political parties qualified to contest the 2004 elections in stages, another disruption to its initial schedule.

Consumer confidence rises quickly in Asia

Consumer confidence rises quickly in AsiaAgence France-Presse, Singapore Consumer confidence in the Asia Pacific has rebounded faster than expected from the severe slump in the first half of the year that was chiefly blamed on SARS, a survey released on Wednesday said.

Boy dies at Parangtritis resort

Boy dies at Parangtritis resort YOGYAKARTA: One of the thousands of people celebrating Idul Fitri at the Parangtritis Beach resort here died on Wednesday.The victim, Novi Budi Santosa, 10, was dragged into the sea by a large wave.

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JP/17/LALIN How messed up is Jakarta's traffic?Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaPeople often assume that if traffic is congested less accidents will occur, as the slower flow of vehicles will restrain reckless drivers.

Four killed in traffic accident

Four killed in traffic accident INDRAMAYU, West Java: Four people from the same family were killed instantly on Wednesday when a Sumber Alam bus crashed into their minivan in Indramayu.The four victims were Dani Sudani, 41, his wife Sunarsih, 39, and their two children Emi Asmi, 8, and Bagus, 6.

Threats to elections

Threats to elections The recent warning by Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto about attempts by certain groups to obstruct next April's general election, including those who are now demanding judicial review of the election law, will echo strongly again next week.

City of shopping centers

City of shopping centers From Warta Kota Shopping centers have recently sprung up in almost every corner of Jakarta. While the construction of all these new shopping centers has made it easier for residents to go shopping, it is regrettable that they have been built with little heed for the...

Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk

Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at riskMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe nine members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be breathing sighs of relief as most tenders for the procurement of goods have been completed.

Fire destroys houses in Koja

Fire destroys houses in Koja JAKARTA: Fire destroyed at least three houses on Jl. Duku Barat, Koja, North Jakarta, on Wednesday evening. No fatalities were reported.The fire started at about 7:50 p.m. in one house, before spreading to the neighboring houses.

Minister pays visit to injured migrant workers

Minister pays visit to injured migrant workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea visited Indonesian migrant workers at the Soekanto Police Hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on Tuesday.

1. MUSEUM 1x35

1. MUSEUM 1x35 Museum safeguards Bali heritage 2. CHILD 1x55 The sky is not blue in children's eyes

'Official Idul Fitri holiday only gives more headaches'

'Official Idul Fitri holiday only gives more headaches' Idul Fitri holidays were supposed to be for only two days. But as the government extended the official holidays until the end of this month, the city administration and state institutions have shut.

SEAG soccer tickets soar on black market

SEAG soccer tickets soar on black marketAgence France-Presse, Hanoi Ticket prices for Sunday's Southeast Asian Games clash in Hanoi between soccer-mad Vietnam and defending champion Thailand have soared to as much as US$50 on the blackmarket.

When Semar rides the Chinese dragon

When Semar rides the Chinese dragonYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Semar Chinese Art Gallery, owned by Chinese-Indonesian, Christine Ivonella, was opened in Malang, East Java by noted Chinese Indonesian art collector, Dr. Oei Hong Djien of Magelang, Central Java in June.

* Headlines:Minister Yusril complain of low salary 2

* Headlines:Minister Yusril complain of low salary 2 * National:RI to sign UN anticorruption pact 4 * Archipelago:New parking rates in Medan denounced 5 * Opinion:Will revision of regional autonomy law fail? 7 * Sports:Ron Artest powers Pacers to 6th straight win 9 * World:Philippine "John Wayne"...

Kutai gets US$210m German loan

Kutai gets US$210m German loan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: PT Tunggang Parangan, a company controlled by the Kutai Kertanegara regency administration, has received a US$210 million loan from German-based construction company Brohult Bijkerk Ltd., an official said.

RI cocoa output to decline by 7.7%

RI cocoa output to decline by 7.7%Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian cocoa production could decline by 7.7 percent this year due to the severe drought in the second quarter of the year, Indonesian Cocoa Association (Askindo) chairman Zulhefy Sikumbang says.

Reform the tax service

Reform the tax serviceFrom Tempo In Tulungagung, Blitar and Kediri small-scale cattle breeders have for some time been frustrated by an acute cattle disease and the collection of income tax that tax collectors have said to be owing since the 1995 - 1996 fiscal year.

Two killed, 24 injured on eve of Idul Fitri

Two killed, 24 injured on eve of Idul FitriThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two people were killed and at least two dozen others were injured in traffic accidents across the capital before takbiran, the parade on the eve of Idul Fitri when people repeatedly chant Allahu Akbar (God is great), and over the...

During the first six months of martial law in Aceh, which ended

During the first six months of martial law in Aceh, which ended on Wednesday, the military captured 37 of about 140 top GAM figures. Also during that period, 1,106 suspected GAM members were killed and 488 weapons seized.

Train crews loyally serve the public on Idul Fitri

Train crews loyally serve the public on Idul FitriLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Zakir, a conductor on one of Jakarta's electric commuter trains, has been able to spend just one Idul Fitri with his family over the last 29 years because of his work.

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JP/4/PARTYKPU may gradually announce parties eligible for electionsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) could stagger the announcement of which political parties qualified to contest the 2004 elections, another delay to its initial schedule.

From Koran Tempo

From Koran Tempo Now that the 2004 general election is approaching, we must all carefully watch the maneuvering of presidential candidates. While our government is still busy dealing with political violence and security affairs, some among the country's political leaders have been fishing in...

Policemen have tough job during 'Takbiran'

Policemen have tough job during 'Takbiran'P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sound of pounding drums and the chanting of Allahu Akbar (God is great) echoed through the night, along with the pitter-patter of rain over Jakarta on Monday evening, the eve of Idul Fitri, marking the end of the...

Preelection lame duck syndrome

Preelection lame duck syndromeRachmad Bahari, Institute for Policy and Community Development Studies, Jakarta The countdown to the 2004 general election continues. Amid optimism and high hopes of a smooth and successful election that is free and fair, there is fear of an imminent stumbling block to...

2. Ecolabel (2 x 24)

2. Ecolabel (2 x 24) Government to implement national ecolabeling plan 3. Party ( 2 x 20) KPU may delay naming qualified parties 4. (1 x 50) Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk

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2. 1 x 56 Pirates attack three oil tankers offshore Nigeria and RI 3. 1 x 48 OPEC fails to reach oil cutbacks: PetroLogistics 4. 2 x 24 Japan ready to counter U.S. steel safeguards

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 27, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 27, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Signs paintings exhibition, new works of I Ketut Sugantika, at Werddhi Budaya Art Center, Jl. Nusa Indah-Denpasar, until Nov. 28.

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JP/17/CHILDThe sky is not always blue in children's eyesThe exploration of new themes and experimentation with colors, which characterized the recent children's paintings exhibition held here from Nov. 9 to 16, provides proof, if any is needed, that children are not only creative but also acutely...

1. MUSEUM 1x35

1. MUSEUM 1x35 Museum safeguards Bali heritage 2. CHILD 1x55 The sky is not blue in children's eyes

TV Program: Thursday, November 27, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, November 27, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:30 Comedy Drama9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:00 Music11:00 Flora and Fauna11:30 Singing Contest12:00 p.m.

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JP/18/MUSEUMGunarsa's Museum safeguards Bali's cultural heritageI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Semarapura, BaliNyoman Gunarsa carefully opened the rolled white cloth to reveal his museum's newest acquisition; an ancient Kamasan-style painting believed to be the collective creation of 15th...

JP/19/SEMAR

JP/19/SEMAR When Semar rides the Chinese dragonYusuf Susilo Hartono Contributor JakartaSemar Chinese Art Gallery, owned by Chinese-Indonesian, Christine Ivonella, was opened in Malang, East Java by noted Chinese Indonesian art collector, Dr. Oei Hong Djien of Magelang, Central Java in June.

Tuberculosis spells death of dreams

Tuberculosis spells death of dreamsMaya Dahlan and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors, Jakarta People say the poor are still rich if they can still dream. For poor, tuberculosis (TB) patients, however, even dreams are often a luxury -- the disease that so many people identify as the scourge of the...

Islamic band Debu sticks to its principles

Islamic band Debu sticks to its principlesDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.com Is the holy month of Ramadhan too commercial? Some people certainly think so. In fact, one group of Muslims would be pretty close to being annoyed about it were it not for its members' Zen-like serenity...

Alleged rape victims violated again by media

Alleged rape victims violated again by mediaHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teen soap opera actor Faisal strutted and posed confidently for the cameras, making light of rape allegations lodged by an 18- year-old ex-girlfriend."She's the one who forced me into sexual intercourse...

TV viewing tastes find unity in diversity

TV viewing tastes find unity in diversityBruce Emond The Jakarta Post JakartaFor Nov. 30If it's Palembang and Saturday night then it must be time to head for the couch, put your feet up and sit back for one of the variety shows featuring dangdut, the hybrid of Malay, Indian and Arab music.

More people give alternative treatments a try

More people give alternative treatments a tryFOr Nov. 30Extensive media coverage and sometimes exaggerated claims by practitioners can create high expectations among people eager to improve their health or looks.

Putu Oka finds no life without hope

Putu Oka finds no life without hopeFor Nov. 30Christina Schott Contributor JakartaThere are three things associated with Putu Oka Sukanta's name -- literature, traditional health treatment and commitment to human rights -- but none stands out over the others.

Attorney General's Office hit by fire

Attorney General's Office hit by fire INDONESIA: The air conditioner and power control room at the main office of the Attorney General's Office was badly damaged by fire on Saturday, with police still investigating possibility of arson. No casualties were reported.

Shopping Tips

Shopping Tips A refrigerator, washing machine or clothes dryer could be the most important home appliance you will ever buy.Make sure that your existing refrigerator has enough space to stock fresh vegetables, fruit and meat ahead of the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Seeking a bit of holiday cheer

Seeking a bit of holiday cheer Most things were easier when you were a kid. That includes the post-fasting month holiday Idul Fitri, better known here as Lebaran.My earliest memories of the holiday are that it was quite a kick: the great joy of finally being allowed to eat during the day, delicious...

For Nov. 30

For Nov. 30Submarine rides to be launched from Phuket Visitors to the southern Thai resort island of Phuket will soon be able to view the waters of the Andaman Sea and area's teeming marine life through the port holes of a submarine. Panu Maswongsa, a representative of Phuket Submarine Co.

No paper

No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instructions, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) to Wednesday (Nov. 26). We will reappear on Thursday. We wish our Muslim readers a happy Idul Fitri, and a safe and healthy holiday to all.

TV Program: Tuesday, November 25, 2003

TV Program: Tuesday, November 25, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang3:00 News5:00 Documentary6:00 English News Service7:00 News:...

Spa treatments just the tonic for what ails you

Spa treatments just the tonic for what ails youJudy Chapman, Contributor, Ubud, Bali There is a welcome stillness in the air and nothing but the sound of a waterfall below. Before me, dozens of coconut bowls are filled with brightly colored substances, creating a visual feast for my eyes.

Home alone? Ways to keep occupied over the long holiday

Home alone? Ways to keep occupied over the long holidaySusanna Tjokro Contributor JakartaBe careful what you wish for, so the saying goes. For many of us, vying to make headway in traffic jams on most weekdays (and increasingly on Saturdays these days), a city free of cars and our fellow Jakarta...

The mad dash home

The mad dash home We witness the same sight every year: Millions of Jakarta residents doing their utmost to secure sought-after tickets for buses, trains or ships to take them back to their hometowns to celebrate the post-fasting month Idul Fitri holiday.

Poverty and shame hinder TB control campaign

Poverty and shame hinder TB control campaignDumilah Ayuningtyas and Ratih Sayidun, Contributors, Jakarta A resident of Ciamis, West Java, was shocked upon finding out that she had tuberculosis (TB) -- "the disease of the poor" as some people call it.