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Habibie asks ICMI to make 2004 elections a success

Habibie asks ICMI to make 2004 elections a successAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president BJ Habibie called on Friday members of the Indonesian Muslim Intellectual Association (ICMI) he founded to provide the public with accurate information on the elections.

1. WATON -- 1 x 45

1. WATON -- 1 x 45 'Wayang waton', breakthrough to save legacy 2. ROOT -- 1 x 42 Scented statues, unique but hard to sell

Robbers shoot two residents

Robbers shoot two residents BEKASI: Six armed men mistakenly entered a rented house occupied by Jimmy Kisan, 48, who was watching a live soccer match with his neighbor Feri, 20, in the early hours of Friday morning, asking for the keys of a near-new Kijang minivan parked outside.

KPU calls for peaceful elections

KPU calls for peaceful elections Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) is completing the draft of a code of ethics for political parties that underscores the need for election candidates to maintain peace.

Residents say no to plan for garbage processing

Residents say no to plan for garbage processingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of residents in Duri Kosambi, West Jakarta, rejected the city administration's plan to set up a garbage processing plant at the sewage treatment compound in the area, saying they did not believe the...

Army Day involves 11,000 troops

Army Day involves 11,000 troops JAKARTA: More than 11,000 soldiers will take part in Army Day Celebrations on Dec. 22 at Kemayoran in Central Jakarta.The huge celebration will force the Jakarta Police to close Jl.

November new vehicle sales falls 40%

November new vehicle sales falls 40%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New vehicle sales in the country fell 40 percent to 21,683 units in November due to the long Muslim holiday.According to data released on Friday by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo), passenger car sales...

Military-police clash

Military-police clash The separation in 1999 of the police from the Indonesian Defense Force (TNI), previously known as the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI), was one of the fruits of the reform government.

Jefri's clean government stops fat cats purring

Jefri's clean government stops fat cats purringHaidir Anwar , The Jakarta Post, Kampar, Riau Jefri Noer had for the past two years been known only among timber entrepreneurs.But lately, his name has become better known after he was elected by the local legislative council as the new regent of...

ASEAN, Japan outline action plan

ASEAN, Japan outline action planKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Tokyo The 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their host Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi concluded on Friday their two-day summit to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ASEAN and Japanese...

Supreme court law amended

Supreme court law amended JAKARTA: Supreme Court judges will be restricted to career judges with at least 17 years of experience and a three-year term as high court judge, a draft law says.The draft, now being deliberated in the House of Representatives, also allows non-judges to sit on the court,...

Vietnam to emerge as champion of SEA Games

Vietnam to emerge as champion of SEA GamesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Host Vietnam confirmed its top position with 150 golds to claim the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games' championship title for the first time.

Happy none to happy as lift drops

Happy none to happy as lift drops JAKARTA: Six legislators and 20 other people were trapped for over half an hour in an elevator in the main building of the House of Representatives in Senayan, Central Jakarta on Friday.

The separation in 1999 of the police from the Indonesian

The separation in 1999 of the police from the Indonesian Defense Force (TNI), previously known as the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI), was one of the fruits of the reform government. The reform, of course, has a far-reaching objective, which is to create a democratic nation by restructuring the...

Yogyakarta to launch 'Langit Biru' program

Yogyakarta to launch 'Langit Biru' program YOGYAKARTA: The provincial government of Yogyakarta is to launch a Langit Biru (Blue Sky) program early next year in a bid to have cleaner, healthier air and a greener environment as well as to reduce the gas emissions from motorized vehicles.

Medal tally

Medal tallyRanking table Country G S B T 1. Vietnam 150 90 84 324 2. Thailand 87 91 95 273 3. Indonesia 53 64 95 212 4. Philippines 43 52 72 167 5. Malaysia 43 41 55 139 6. Singapore 29 31 49 109 7. Myanmar 14 39 48 101 8. Laos 1 5 14 20 9. Cambodia 1 5 11 17 10. Brunei 1 1 8 10 11.

FTA with ASEAN a must for Japan

FTA with ASEAN a must for JapanThe Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo If the government continues to be preoccupied with the interests of a few, the interests of all will be jeopardized.On Thursday, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi agreed with top leaders from Thailand, Malaysia and the...

Foreigners held for visa violations

Foreigners held for visa violations BLITAR, East Java: The Blitar immigration office has arrested four foreigners -- two Pakistani and two Bangladeshi nationals -- for alleged visa violations, an official said on Friday.Ade E.

Private details of KPK aspirants to be laid bare in questioning

Private details of KPK aspirants to be laid bare in questioningMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Reporters could not hide their consternation on Friday when they heard a question posed by a legislator conducting a field check on a candidate of the Corruption Eradication Commission...

Parking attendants, vendors to lose business with busway

Parking attendants, vendors to lose business with buswayLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Street vendors and parking attendants on the alternative roads along the busway corridor are apparently unaware that they will soon be prohibited from working there.

Indosat pushes index to new high

Indosat pushes index to new highAgencies, Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index rose to its highest in almost four years on optimism promised new loans for the government will boost economic growth. PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. and PT Gudang Garam led the advance.The Jakarta Composite Index rose 3.

Track and field

Track and field Men's marathon 1. Allan Ballester (Phi) 2 hours, 21 minutes, 3 seconds, 2. Nguyen Chi Dong (Vie) 2:21:51, 3. Boonchoo Jandacha (Tha) 2:23:35. Women's marathon 1. Erni Ulatingsih (Ina) 2 hours, 52 minutes, 28 seconds, 2. Nguyen Thi Hoa (Vie) 2:53:53, 3.

Vermicomposting vs. mall-building

Vermicomposting vs. mall-building As yet another controversy flares over waste management and garbage disposal in the metropolis, ought not there to be a more holistic approach taken to the problem?A considerable element of this problem appears to come in the form of plastic for bottles, cartons...

A tale of two cities,

A tale of two cities, 2003 version I always thought Bangkok was no better than Jakarta; How wrong I was! My family and I went there for a short break and came away impressed.The sky-train offers an efficient and comfortable mode of transportation within Bangkok serving key locations at reasonable...

Tanah Abang traders protest relocation

Tanah Abang traders protest relocation JAKARTA: About 30 traders from the Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta staged a rally outside the Jakarta City Council on Friday, protesting plans to relocate them to a less strategic place.

China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN to protect seas

China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN to protect seasM.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Putrajaya, Malaysia China, Japan and the two Koreas met with eight ASEAN countries in Malaysia on Friday to adopt a common plan to protect East Asia's overexploited and polluted seas, despite overlapping claims in the...

KPU calls for nonviolence during elections

KPU calls for nonviolence during electionsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is completing the draft of a code of ethics for political parties that underscores the need for election candidates to maintain peace.

RI needs to prioritize girls' education: Unicef

RI needs to prioritize girls' education: UnicefThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has urged the Indonesian government to make the education of girls a priority if it is to improve the country's development prospects.

* Headlines: 2

* Headlines: 2 * National: Legislators grill KPK aspirants 4 * Archipelago: E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise5 * Opinion: Getting literate about Islam of benefit to all 6 * City: Residents say no to plan for garbage processing 8 * World: Deadlock darkens EU summit 9 * Sports: Erni runs...

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.

Tangerang in clutches of prostitution

Tangerang in clutches of prostitution TANGERANG: An urban watchdog and ulemas on Thursday called for serious action to be taken against prostitution, which is widespread in several districts between the town and South Jakarta and West Jakarta.

Transparency is key to eliminating corruption: U.S. prosecutor

Transparency is key to eliminating corruption: U.S. prosecutorFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Transparency and openness are the two keys to eradicate corrupt practices in government offices, visiting United States Federal Prosecutor Patrick Donley says.

Christmas specials at the Hyatt

Christmas specials at the Hyatt YOGYAKARTA: As Cristmas is looming, the five-star hotel Yogyakarta Hyatt Regency is offering a series of programs including High Tea, Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner and a Christmas Choir.High Tea, which is being offered for Rp 46,000++ per person, will be served on Dec.

RI rowers still hopeful of win

RI rowers still hopeful of winThe Jakarta Post, Hanoi After an almost unchallenged stint at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian rowing team took bronze in the traditional boat race on West Lake here on Friday.In the traditional boat race crews are comprised of 20 rowers.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.12, 2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.12, 2003 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary art, Exploring Vacuum II presenting the works of mixed artists and other related professionals including Ade Darmawan, Asmudjo Jono Irianto, Arahmaiani, Bambang 'Toko' Witjaksono, FX Harsono, Krisnamurti, Samuel Indratma,...

Family dies in fire with memento on the Net

Family dies in fire with memento on the NetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Darmawan Supratisto, 36, had long dreamed of having a website dedicated to his family. His dream, indeed, came true on Friday with the launch of www.supratisto.com on the Internet.But Darmawan and his family never lived to see it.

Nationalist spirit needed

Nationalist spirit neededFrom Suara KaryaThe human rights (HAM) institution in settling national issues arising in Indonesia applies methods that lack a sense of nationalism. In other words, it has apparently never struggled for national interests.

Police question students over terrorism connection

Police question students over terrorism connectionAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police began on Friday the questioning of the brother of top terrorist suspect Hambali and his five fellow students over their alleged involvement in several terror attacks in Indonesia, just after their...

Legislators grill KPK aspirants

Legislators grill KPK aspirantsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reporters could not hide their consternation on Friday when they heard a question posed by a legislator conducting a field check on a candidate of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

ADB provides $60m funds for RP

ADB provides $60m funds for RPManila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday it has released an additional US$60 million for a project to rehabilitate the Philippines' most polluted river.The Manila-based ADB said the additional funding represented the second and last trance of a $100...

University lecturers dominate broadcasting body membership

University lecturers dominate broadcasting body membershipThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives subcommission for communications and information unveiled on Friday the nine members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), paving the way for the setting up of the...

The foreign minister's article

The foreign minister's article I refer to an article titled Sept. 11 changed American foreign policy published by The Jakarta Post on page 7 of its Dec. 11, 2003 issue. An endnote cites the article as "an abridged version of the minister's (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia)...

Elite school to share facilities with public schools

Elite school to share facilities with public schoolsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Located on the side of a busy road in the elite residential area of Simprug, South Jakarta, the Bina Nusantara School was officially opened on Friday for children from middle to high income bracket.

10,000 jobless as 67 textile firms collapse

10,000 jobless as 67 textile firms collapseYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung At least 67 textile companies have had to stop operations in the West Java capital of Bandung this year due to drastic decreases in orders and rising operational costs, businesspeople said on Friday.

Torture, comprehensive reform & democratization

Torture, comprehensive 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 National...

CGI slammed for being insensitive about RI's debts

CGI slammed for being insensitive about RI's debtsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) was a disappointment because it did not address measures needed to tackle the country's huge debt, International NGO Forum for Indonesia Development...

E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise proposal

E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise proposalAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The East Java administration has proposed a salary increase of more than 100 percent for provincial legislative council members, prompting enraged criticisms that the local officials lacked a genuine...

Scented statues, unique but hard to sell

Scented statues, unique but hard to sellSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Statues made out of wood, stones or iron are common. But statues created entirely from roots of fragrant plants may sound unusual.

2 x 27

2 x 27 E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise proposal JP/5/Corrupt4 x 11 Bureaucrat flees with Rp 1.5b of state funds 1 x 54 Protests against people trafficking in Semarang, Medan JP/5/textile2 x 22 10,000 jobless as 67 textile firms collapse JP/5/Kampar1 x 47 Jefri's clean government stops...