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'Other countries show concern for disabled'

'Other countries show concern for disabled' The government has stipulated that by the end of 2003, all government buildings must provide access for people with disabilities. However, people living with disabilities still struggle with discrimination, are unable to enjoy many public facilities or...

Officials warned against campaigning

Officials warned against campaigning YOGYAKARTA: Mayor Herry Zudianto has warned some 8,000 civil servants in Yogyakarta that he would fire them if they participated in campaigns for political parties ahead of the 2004 elections.

Ex-regent charged with corruption

Ex-regent charged with corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office head Antasari Azhar said on Monday that he has declared a former Kolaka regent a suspect in a graft case.

Rupiah Retes Dec.15

Rupiah Retes Dec.15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,637.54 5,894.65 6,299.12 6,232.83 Brunei dollar 1 5,259.37 4,671.15 4,991.22 4,939.15 Canadian dollar 1 6,804.79 6,044.98 6,457.84 6,391.79 Swiss franc 1 7,044.94 6,258.23 6,685.75 6,617.

U.S. urged to be more flexible on N. Korea

U.S. urged to be more flexible on N. KoreaBenjamin Kang Lim, Reuters, Beijing China, indicating growing frustration with Washington at the lack of progress in resolving North Korea's nuclear crisis, has urged the United States to be more flexible in the next round of talks.

* Headlines:House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants

* Headlines:House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants 2 * National:Government to beef up environment law 4 * Archipelago:Taufik Kiemas title causes raised eyebrows 5 * Opinion:Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs.

Prosecutors seek a Dutch interpreter

Prosecutors seek a Dutch interpreter TANGERANG: The hearing of a drug case at Tangerang District Court was adjourned again on Monday, as prosecutors are yet to find an interpreter for Dutch defendant Sibel Yuacuac, 20.

Pertamina to push ahead with Iraq venture

Pertamina to push ahead with Iraq ventureThe Jakarta Post , Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm PT Pertamina hopes it will be able to proceed smoothly with its oil project in Iraq following the capture of former Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein.

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;JPCaption Photo For Spotlight P. 16 DHL FASHION BUSINESS FORUM: PT Birotika Semesta/DHL Express' senior technical advisor Alan Cassels (right) along with (from left to right) DHL's technical advisor for Business Development Ton Verleg, DHL's technical advisor for Global Customer Logistics Nick...

RP overseas workers send home $6.3b

RP overseas workers send home $6.3b MANILA: Filipinos working overseas remitted home about US$6.3 billion between January and October this year, up 5.7 percent from the same period last year, the central bank said Monday.

Student brawls hit Makassar university, 15 injured

Student brawls hit Makassar university, 15 injuredAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi At least 15 people were injured in a series of brawls between students from two schools at the state-run Hasanuddin University (Unhas) in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

Special unit proposed for East Flood Canal project

Special unit proposed for East Flood Canal projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Public Works Agency has proposed the establishment of an independent project management unit to handle the Rp 5 trillion (US$588.

City delays mall construction

City delays mall construction JAKARTA: The city administration delayed the renovation of Block A building in Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta, because Governor Sutiyoso could not officiate the start of construction for the Rp 700 billion (US$82 million) worth project, which was scheduled...

Bomb blasts disrupt festivities in Iraq

Bomb blasts disrupt festivities in Iraq Agencies BaghdadJoy and festivities disrupted when two car bombs hit Iraq on Monday with attacks at two police stations killing at least eight people and swiftly dashing hopes that Saddam Hussein's capture would bring early peace and security to the country.

Ex-regent charged with corruption

Ex-regent charged with corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office head Antasari Azhar said on Monday that he has declared a former Kolaka regent a suspect in a graft case.

Education of women key to curb population growth

Education of women key to curb population growthDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The education of women plays a more pivotal role than the use of contraceptives in curbing population growth, an expert said on Monday.Sociologist Imam B.

'Conflicting laws halt judicial reform'

'Conflicting laws halt judicial reform'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Monday the country's failure to speed up reform within the judiciary was the result of conflicting laws and regulations.

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, December 16, 2003

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, December 16, 2003Film* French Films at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417): South Park, Bigger, Longer and Uncut (Dec. 18 and Dec. 19).Exhibition* Fine Arts by Prilla Tania, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.

1. KPK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS

1. KPK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants2. ACEH: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTSMilitary may ban foreign teams to monitor elections in Aceh Military may ban foreign election watchdogs in Aceh 3. TEMPO: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Tomy was lying, 'Tempo' witness says4.

Yovita preserving Timorese heritage

Yovita preserving Timorese heritageYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur Yovita Meta is a hard worker and does not easily back down from challenges, especially in her efforts to empower the people in North Central Timor regency in East Nusa Tenggara.

Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business

Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta For aficionados, smoking a premium-brand cigar, accompanied by a quality alcoholic drink, is an experience of unrivaled enjoyment that is hard to describe.

Bekasi sniffs profits in Bantar Gebang dump

Bekasi sniffs profits in Bantar Gebang dumpBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Learning from the Jakarta administration's poor waste management, Bekasi municipal administration will set up a city-owned company to convert Jakarta's waste at the Bantar Gebang dump into fertilizer and...

1. WASHINGTON: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24

1. WASHINGTON: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24Saddam capture gives Bush victory, political boost 2. CEMEX: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen Gresik 3. MEGA: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38Mega ashamed of RI's SEA Games performance 4.

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Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanism Lina A. Alexandra Researcher Centre for International Relations Studies University of Indonesia Jakarta2. Yale -- "Hasten Slowly" in Reviving the Doha Round 2 x 30 'Hasten slowly' in reviving the Doha Round: Honesty may be better Ernesto...

Alleged JI leader denies terror links

Alleged JI leader denies terror linksMALAYSIA: In his first public comments since being arrested more than two years ago, an Indonesian jailed in Malaysia as a leader of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) militant group has denied the accusation and demanded he be tried or released.

PGN to issue $500 million in bonds next year: Official

PGN to issue $500 million in bonds next year: OfficialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned gas utility company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has said it plans to issue bonds worth US$500 million next year to help finance its gas pipeline projects.

Security protection

Security protection for TKI?From Warta KotaReports on Indonesian migrant workers (TKI), particularly women, who have become a target of extortion and robbery upon their arrival home, should arouse our concern.

Govt funds allocated for micro, small businesses

Govt funds allocated for micro, small businessesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another attempt to speed up the poverty eradication drive, the House of Representatives approved on Monday plans to set aside Rp 3.1 trillion (about US$365 million) of working capital for small- and micro-scale businesses.

House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants

House starts screening corruption-busting aspirantsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six candidates for appointment to the long-awaited Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) boasted of their skills, courage and honesty on Monday during a selection hearing with the House of...

Lucrative business with unrivaled pleasure

Lucrative business with unrivaled pleasureMahendra Gautama, Contributor, Jakarta For aficionados, smoking a premium-brand cigar, accompanied by a quality alcoholic drink, is an experience of unrivaled enjoyment that is hard to describe.

Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business

Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta For aficionados, smoking a premium-brand cigar, accompanied by a quality alcoholic drink, is an experience of unrivaled enjoyment that is hard to describe.

Conference agrees to combat climate change

Conference agrees to combat climate changeStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Milan, Italy Some 95 ministers agreed to coordinate action against climate change, moving forward on making the final building blocks of the climate change treaty despite Russia's wait-and-see attitude toward ratifying the...

Fraud occurs at other BNI branches

Fraud occurs at other BNI branches Lending fraud cases have also occurred in Bank BNI branch offices in several small cities in the country, according to a document circulating among legislators. This highlights the fragility of the bank's internal supervision and the fact that the old, bad habit...

One missing after boat sinks

One missing after boat sinks At least one person is missing and presumed dead after an overloaded wooden raft capsized on Monday on the Kampar river, Riau. Kampar Police operations chief Adj. Comr. Hasyim said the raft, with a capacity of 60 people, had carried 75 passengers, mostly students.

Survivors say don't sensationalize Bali tragedy

Survivors say don't sensationalize Bali tragedyAssociated Press, Canberra Survivors and relatives of victims of last year's Bali terrorist bombings said they fear a movie based on one survivor's best- selling book could sensationalize the tragedy.

Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen Gresik

Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen GresikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering seeking a new investor to buy out the shares of Cemex SA in state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik in a bid to resolve a protracted dispute with the Mexican cement giant, State Minister for...

India, Malaysia on warpath

India, Malaysia on warpath NEW DELHI: Frosty hockey relations between India and Malaysia nose-dived further on Monday over India's decision to field a near second-string team for next month's Azlan Shah tournament.

President ashamed of RI's SEA Games performance

President ashamed of RI's SEA Games performanceAgencies, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has said she felt ashamed after Indonesia finished behind Vietnam and Thailand in the medal count last week for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Aircraft-for-ASEAN iniative by four nations: Report

Aircraft-for-ASEAN iniative by four nations: ReportAgence-France Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei may join hands to build small commercial aircraft for the fast-growing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market, a report said on Monday.

Government to beef up environment law

Government to beef up environment lawUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing an integrated team to better investigate and prosecute environment-related offenses, to avoid previous cases where defendants were charged with lenient indictments.

Theft at Senggigi Hotel

Theft at Senggigi Hotel During the evening of Friday, Nov. 21, my friend and I checked in at Bintang Senggigi Hotel, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The hotel was nice and the receptionist was friendly.Since this was my first time to Lombok, I was very excited. The next day, Saturday, Nov.

Suspect says unaware of bomb plan

Suspect says unaware of bomb plan DENPASAR: A man accused of involvement in last year's Bali bombing admitted on Monday he helped prepare ingredients for a deadly bomb, but said he was initially told the chemicals were to make fertilizer.

Military may ban foreign teams from monitoring polls in Aceh

Military may ban foreign teams from monitoring polls in AcehTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Amid mounting criticism over restrictions on the press and independent groups in the war-torn province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said on...

Voting for political parties

Voting for political partiesFrom TEMPO Indonesia is facing a lot of problems now, among other concerns, ongoing financial woes, the threat of national disintegration (in Aceh and Papua), and terrorist acts.

Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanism

Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanismLina A. Alexandra, Researcher, Centre for International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta The capture of Saddam Hussein, the U.S. government's most wanted person, at Tikrit yesterday made headlines across the world.

Torture, police and legal reform, democratization

Torture, police and legal reform, democratizationChristine Susanna Tjhin, Researcher, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta On Nov. 15, 2003, the National Commission on Human Rights (KOMNAS HAM) announced its preliminary findings about human rights abuses by the TNI and...

Bunaken voted global winner of 2003 British Airways award

Bunaken voted global winner of 2003 British Airways award The Bunaken National Marine Park in South Sulawesi has been voted the global winner of this year's British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow awards.The assessment was based on how projects benefit the local community, protect the natural and...

A culture of intimate conversation

A culture of intimate conversationChisato Hara, Contributor, Jakarta 'A cigar is conversation.' So says Yadie Dayana, manager of the Club Macanudo Cigar Divan and Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel.Operated by Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium and mass-market cigars, the...

Part 2 of 2: Japan strives to maintain, develop partnership with Asia

Part 2 of 2: Japan strives to maintain, develop partnership with AsiaIchiro Fujisaki, Japanese Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jakarta ASEAN has been a source of stability and prosperity for more than three decades.

Flash floods hit Donggala

Flash floods hit Donggala PALU, Central Sulawesi: Floods hit a number of villages in Palolo subdistrict, Donggala district, Central Sulawesi, sweeping away 15 houses and downing seven bridges.A resident, identified as Sapri, 28, from Berdikari village, was reported missing, sources said on Sunday.