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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.

Social economic rights need more understanding

Social economic rights need more understandingYanuar Nugroho, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, Central Java, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Look at this time-series data on evictions in Jakarta, compiled and processed by the Jakarta Social Institute (ISJ) and the Jakarta Residents' Forum (Fakta).

Old crime, new crisis

Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day...

Mastel suggests restructuring of BRTI

Mastel suggests restructuring of BRTIEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Telecommunications Society (Mastel) has called for the restructuring of the newly established Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI), saying the agency's independence from the government...

Loan fraud hits state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia

Loan fraud hits state-owned Bank Rakyat IndonesiaRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After wrapping up a successful initial public offering (IPO) a month ago, state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has now put at risk its credibility after the disclosure of a loan fraud worth Rp 294...

KPU will welcome parties filing complaints

KPU will welcome parties filing complaintsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that it welcomed complaints from parties that had not been declared eligible for next year's elections, but stressed that only valid protests would...

Koizumi stars in promo ad

Koizumi stars in promo ad TOKYO: "Try authentic sushi and tempura." It's not a sign outside some Japanese restaurant, but a line Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi hopes will lure tourists to Japan.As part of a government campaign to double the number of tourists to 10 million a year by 2010, Koizumi...

Italian caught smuggling cocaine

Italian caught smuggling cocaineWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Airport authorities on the resort island of Bali arrested a 24- year-old Italian national on Wednesday afternoon for attempting to smuggle some 5.26 kilograms of cocaine with a street value of about Rp 4.

The ASEAN-Japan summit

The ASEAN-Japan summit Although we fully understand and accept the reasons, we regret that Japanese Foreign Minister Yoriko Kawaguchi had to cancel her planned visit to Jakarta this week following the killing of two Japanese diplomats in Iraq on Saturday.

Govt to pass out free condoms

Govt to pass out free condoms SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: In conjunction with World AIDS Day that fell on Dec. 1, the East Kalimantan Provincial Health Office has decided to distribute 12,560 free condoms to brothels in the province.

Limp Bizkit face Indonesian lawsuit

Limp Bizkit face Indonesian lawsuit JAKARTA: Not unfamiliar with lawsuits, American rock band Limp Bizkit might face another one, this time from Indonesian promoter Original Production for canceling its performance in Bali on Friday.

Banks financial condition improving, but lending remains slow: BI

Banks financial condition improving, but lending remains slow: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Behind the apparent progress made by the banking sector in improving its financial health, the slow growth in lending to the private sector remains a major concern, according to the central bank's assessment.

Women activists campaign for quota

Women activists campaign for quota JAKARTA: Activists from the Women Care for Indonesia Movement visited the House of Representatives on Wednesday as part of their campaign to increase women's representation in politics.Law No.

Rice production drops due to prolonged drought

Rice production drops due to prolonged droughtYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungThis year's prolonged dry season has caused rice production in West Java to reach 8.9 million tons, falling short of the target of 9.2 million tons.

1. SICK 1x30

1. SICK 1x30 Bali ill-prepared for crises 2. FILM 1x36 TV series to show world through child's eyes 3. CHILD 2x30 Jaya Suprana charity concert to benefit needy children

PITA to hold AIDS film festival

PITA to hold AIDS film festival JAKARTA: Pita, a support group for people living with HIV/AIDS, will hold an AIDS Film Festival between Dec. 9 and Dec. 13, in conjunction with the World AIDS Day.During the festival 11 films will be shown at the French Cultural Center (CCF) on Jl.

'I am fully recharged by the long holidays'

'I am fully recharged by the long holidays' Work has started again, but many are still in holiday mode, especially because more holidays are looming over Christmas and the New Year. To top it all off, private companies have reduced activities nearing year's end for the annual balancing of the books.

Police announce arrest of terrorist suspect

Police announce arrest of terrorist suspectAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police dismissed reports of abduction of an Islamic activist by announcing his arrest on suspicion of illegal possession of guns and explosives.Deputy spokesman for the National Police Brig. Gen.

Doubts expressed over reconciliation commission

Doubts expressed over reconciliation commissionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim leaders expressed doubts on Wednesday that the planned Truth and Reconciliation Commission would become an effective instrument for peaceful national reconciliation.

Minimum wage upped in Semarang

Minimum wage upped in Semarang SEMARANG: The minimum wage in Semarang will be increased to Rp 440,000 (US$51.80) from the previous Rp 400,000, an official said on Wednesday."The decision on the new minimum wage, endorsed by a gubernatorial decree, will be effective Jan.

Contractors or brokers?

Contractors or brokers?From Koran Tempo Three months ago, a transaction concerning the right to a toll road construction project was reported. According to Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, it was a normal transaction and the origin of the money was unknown.

1. TUTUT: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS

1. TUTUT: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS Tutut enters presidential race 2. JERUSALEM: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Powell initiative angers Israel 3. BRI: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Loan fraud hits state-owned BRI bank

Hamzah OKs Tangerang flyover

Hamzah OKs Tangerang flyover TANGERANG: Vice President Hamzah Haz expressed his support on Tuesday for the construction of a flyover in Balaraja district, Tangerang, which will cost the central government Rp 2 trillion (US$2.3 billion).

16 anticorruption commission candidates chosen for shortlist

16 anticorruption commission candidates chosen for shortlistMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anticorruption watchdog leaders are among the 16 candidates of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) leaders who will undergo the final selection assessments on Thursday.

More Larantuka suspects arrested

More Larantuka suspects arrestedYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Ten more people have been declared suspects following the recent rampage in the East Flores capital of Larantuka and are currently being detained at the police detention center, police said on Tuesday.

Home ministry to open office in Riau

Home ministry to open office in Riau PEKANBARU: Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno will soon issue an instruction on the establishment of a local departmental office in Riau Islands province, an official says.

A question of political will

A question of political will Much hope has been raised by the new plan which the World Health Organization announced on Worlds AIDS Day on Monday, to provide treatment for some 3 million people living across the world with HIV/AIDS, by 2005.

Environmental

Environmental damage in BekasiFrom Warta KotaBekasi councillor Hasnul Kholid Pasaribu has pointed out that Mega Bekasi Hypermarket, Metropolitan Mall, Ramayana Bekasi Plaza and Hero Plaza occupy water catchments.The councillor's statement is true and has become common knowledge.

House forms Team 27 to monitor Pertamina past corruption cases

House forms Team 27 to monitor Pertamina past corruption casesEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission II and Commission IV have established the special Team 27 to monitor the investigation of corruption cases at state oil and gas company PT Pertamina.

Silaen's appointment slammed

Silaen's appointment slammed JAKARTA: Rights groups on Tuesday criticized the appointment of a police officer accused in the 1999 East Timor violence as the new chief in restive Papua province, saying it showed that security forces cared little about human rights or justice.Brig. Gen.

Leuser Park to disappear in less than 10 years

Leuser Park to disappear in less than 10 years This is the second and last article in a series on the recent Bahorok flash flood presented by The Jakarta Post's Apriadi Gunawan, Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Ridwan Max Sijabat.

GDP growth may hit 8% in 2005: Djisman

GDP growth may hit 8% in 2005: DjismanJohannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After years of an economy in crisis and slow growth, Indonesia is poised to record an accelerated growth rate starting in 2005, according to a local economist on Tuesday.

Alleged suicide sparks fury in East Kotawaringin

Alleged suicide sparks fury in East Kotawaringin SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan: Suriansyah, a crime suspect, died, allegedly due to suicide, only a day after he was arrested on Saturday, a police officer has said.

An idea of a general

An idea of a general Warning for tardy civil servants Civil servants who fail to return to work in the days after the Idul Fitri holiday will be punished. State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin revealed the government's policy on Monday, saying that anyone not on official leave must...

Forged stamps and documents with police names seized

Forged stamps and documents with police names seizedTony Hotland The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice have arrested a suspected forger and are seeking two others in relation to the forgery of car documents. They also seized hundreds of bogus documents stamped with police officers names and signatures,...

Natuna gas leak still under repair

Natuna gas leak still under repairThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bad weather has been blamed for the slow pace of reparation work on the 650-kilometer undersea pipeline from West Natuna island to Singapore, which was shut down due to a leak earlier this month.

Police to question six suspected RI terrorist

Police to question six suspected RI terroristThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Kudus, Central Java The government will detain for questioning the six Indonesian students currently held by Pakistani authorities for alleged involvement in terrorist activities, the foreign minister said.

* Headlines: Police to question six suspected RI terrorists 2

* Headlines: Police to question six suspected RI terrorists 2 * National: Govt to launch offensive against Poso attackers 4 * Archipelago: More Larantuka suspects arrested 5 * Opinion:AIDS: Act now or pay later 6 * City: Civil servants abuse extended holiday 8 * Sports: Tiger's desire undermined by...

Flood victims to be relocated

Flood victims to be relocatedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Java administration plans to relocate around 160 families from the subdistricts of Tirtoyudo and Sumbermanjing Wetan, Malang, where a recent flash flood killed three people and injured dozens of others.

Shoot-on-sight for GAM celebrants

Shoot-on-sight for GAM celebrantsTeuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh, Aceh The military issued on Tuesday a shoot-on-sight order against all people who attend the 27th anniversary of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Dec. 4.Lt. Col. A.Y.

Malaysian nabbed for illegal logging

Malaysian nabbed for illegal logging JAYAPURA, Papua: Police in Papua have arrested Lee Kah Wai, a Malaysian citizen accused of illegal logging in the country's easternmost province.Papua Police chief Insp. Gen.

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 3, 2003

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 3, 2003 Talk * Discussion Club, British Council Surabaya, every Saturday, 1:30 p.m. (Tel. 031-5689958).Museum* Empu Tantular Museum, Jl. Taman Mayangkara No. 6, Tuesday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Retracing history: Birth of SEA Games

Retracing history: Birth of SEA Games The SEA Games originated from the SEAP (South East Asian Peninsular) Games. When it was held for the first time in Bangkok in 1959, only six countries participated: Laos, Malaysia, Burma (Myanmar), Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.

94,000 workers fired in first 10 months

94,000 workers fired in first 10 monthsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 94,000 people lost their jobs in the first 10 months of this year following decisions by many companies to shut down or downsize their businesses due to the lingering economic and political crisis, a senior...

Bumi Q3 profit jumps by 76%

Bumi Q3 profit jumps by 76% JAKARTA: Mining company PT Bumi Resources' net profit surged by 76 percent to Rp 64.8 billion (US$7.6 million) in the first nine- months of this year from Rp 36.7 billion in the same period last year on higher sales.

Community health

Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the...

Police extend detention of suspect in BNI scam

Police extend detention of suspect in BNI scamAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police have extended the detention of Edi Santoso, one of the key suspects in the Bank National Indonesia (BNI) scandal, for another 30 days to assist the investigation.

Achieving

Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.

Prof. DG Roy MSc, CAIIB, DBM, CAIB, a professional banker with

Prof. DG Roy MSc, CAIIB, DBM, CAIB, a professional banker with 28 years and more than 200 workshops experience, will overview the latest trend in the Retail Banking Business: A Relationship Marketing Approach an interactive workshop to be held in Jakarta from Dec. 10 through Dec. 12, 2003.