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New HP Pavilion PC designed for digital geeks

New HP Pavilion PC designed for digital geeksZatni Arbi, Columnist zatni@cbn.net.id My wife has been a happy user of an HP Pavilion 9850 desktop computer for a couple of years. The only component that I ever had to replace was the power supply, and that was because I failed to immediately replace...

Change from within first

Change from within firstFrom RepublikaArticles on Chinese-Indonesians recently published in Warta Kota daily suggest that Indonesian citizens of Chinese descent are still subject to discrimination in this country.

Manila's peace talks with MILF postponed: Talks being brokered by

Manila's peace talks with MILF postponed: Talks being brokered by Malaysia to settle a decades-old Muslim separatist uprising in the southern Philippines have been postponed, officials said on Sunday. The exploratory talks between Philippine government negotiators and the separatist Moro Islamic...

Exploring the fashion world at local boutiques

Exploring the fashion world at local boutiquesDebbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta It was a cool afternoon when a couple with discerning taste, browsed around Oscar Lawalata's collection at Centro, Plaza Semanggi in Central Jakarta.

Thousands of WB cows disappear

Thousands of WB cows disappear PALU, Central Sulawesi: At least 2,000 cows, raised by farmers in Poso and Morowali regencies under a World Bank (WB) assistance program, have reportedly disappeared over three years of religious conflict since 1999, an official said on Saturday.

Professional standard a must: Govt

Professional standard a must: Govt JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea underlined on Saturday the importance of adopting international professional standards."We have not yet developed competence standards that should be applied at any work field," Nuwa Wea was quoted by...

Akbar's acquittal spurs call for control of court

Akbar's acquittal spurs call for control of courtTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the release of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung from corruption charges will soon become a past issue, the country badly needs a judicial commission to ensure the rule of law and a sense of justice,...

'Many break rules for personal reasons'

'Many break rules for personal reasons' Vice President Hamzah Haz publicly apologized for using the busway lane on his way to the office and has even vowed to stop at traffic lights despite his law-given privileges to break traffic rules.

On crooked politicians

On crooked politiciansFrom GatraIn the period of reform no significant political change was introduced because the majority of politicians were perceivably exponents of the New Order. Even some newcomers in politics also have the vision and mission of the old regime.

Hari urged to step in on Kampar case

Hari urged to step in on Kampar caseHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Riau Governor Rusli Zainal said on Sunday he could ask Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno to intercede in the dispute between Kampar Regent Jefri Noer and thousands of teachers and students who are...

Stronger market trust

Stronger market trust It is now almost seven weeks since the government has managed the economy without the direct supervision and balance-of- payments support from the International Monetary Fund; and market trust in both fiscal and monetary management has increased steadily.

Yudi still being treated

Yudi still being treatedUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parents of Yudi Susanto, a student of the Jakarta State University (UNJ) injured in Thursday's demonstration outside the Supreme Court building, have entrusted all matters regarding the incident, including a lawsuit against the police,...

Traffic In Jakarta

Traffic In Jakarta Traffic in Jakarta is characterized by heavy congestion and disorderliness. Too many vehicles are on the streets and roads today.The Jakarta administration's three-in-one policy, stipulating that on certain streets, a car must carry at least three passengers, has now been...

Experts say busway project has failed

Experts say busway project has failedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a full month of the busway's operation, some transportation experts said the project was a failure because of poor planning and unfocused implementation.

Utut sees way to victory in blindfold chess game

Utut sees way to victory in blindfold chess gameMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Utut Adianto of Indonesia overpowered his female counterpart, world champion GM Zhu Chen of China, in a blindfold chess exhibition here on Sunday that was a prelude to the Makita- Lakoni International Grand...

Govt urged to fight human trafficking

Govt urged to fight human trafficking BATAM, Riau: An official from the United States, John R. Miller, has urged the Indonesian government to help fight human trafficking.Miller said there were about 800,000 cases of human trafficking worldwide per year -- 12,000 of which entered the U.S.

Megawati and NU seek 'mutual understanding'

Megawati and NU seek 'mutual understanding'Indra Harsaputra and I.D. Nugroho The Jakarta Post Malang, East JavaChairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Megawati Soekarnoputri met on Saturday with the chairman of the largest Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), and...

Party leaders drum up support

Party leaders drum up supportFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the campaign period draws near, party leaders and presidential candidates are busy visiting the provinces apparently to drum-up support for the approaching general elections.

JP/3/BOX

JP/3/BOXOutline of PNI Marhaenisme's platform: During 32 years of the New Order's rule all methods were undertaken to conduct de-Sukarnoisasi (a dismantling of all things related to Sukarno), which led to fertile soil for the growth of neo-capitalism.

Haj pilgrim dies on flight home

Haj pilgrim dies on flight home BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Hafsah binti Hasyim, a 72-year-old haj pilgrim, died of a heart attack on her flight home on Saturday.A spokesman for the haj organizer, Aiyub Ahmad, said the woman's body would be transported to her home in Lam Peudeu Tunong,...

Japan will propose a new currency swap framework with its

Japan will propose a new currency swap framework with its Asian neighbor countries to avert a financial meltdown in the region, a daily said on Saturday. Japan plans to make the proposal in May, when finance ministers of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as China and...

Why national elections will not be democratic in Aceh

Why national elections will not be democratic in AcehOtto Syamsuddin Ishak, Civil Society Alliance for Democracy (Yappika), Jakarta Pro-democracy activists are convinced that as a political system, democracy also serves as a mechanism capable of transforming a violent clash (war) into a peaceful...

Prevention of bird flu cheap: Breeder

Prevention of bird flu cheap: BreederSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Kendal, Central Java While hundreds of poultry farms in Indonesian have been badly affected by the bird flu virus, a farm owned by one Agus Wiryono in Boja district, Kendal regency, near Semarang, has avoided the same fate.

* Headlines: Regions objects to autonomy law amendment 2

* Headlines: Regions objects to autonomy law amendment 2 * National: House to deliberate bill on presidency 4 * Archipelago: Jakarta urged to step in Kampar affair 5 * Opinion: Why elections in Aceh won't be democratic 6 * City: Busway project has failed, experts say 8 * Sports: Eagle on 18th puts...

Tommy to testify against Sidiq

Tommy to testify against Sidiq JAKARTA: Convicted felon Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra is scheduled to testify as a witness in the trial of Islamic boarding school leader Abdullah Sidiq Muin at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday after previously skipping the trial on seven occasions.

JP/ /

JP/ / Indonesia police arrest key suspect in Sulawesi cafe blast Another detained suspect, Jasmin, has told police that the attack was part of an Islamic holy war against vice. Police said Jasmin had admitted that he and Achmad had assembled the bomb and placed it under a table in the cafe, AFP...

Regions criticize govt for autonomy amendment

Regions criticize govt for autonomy amendmentFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of Regency Administrations' Association (Apkasi) Syaukani criticized on Saturday the government's decision to annul the supervisory function of regional governments over their respective budgets,...

checked EJK

checked EJK The world's fastest growing technologyThe Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) telecommunications system has become the fastest growing technology worldwide, thanks to its increasing number of users. The subscriber base for 3G CDMA2000 1X and 1x EV-DO expanded by 10.

CDMA operators start to compete GSM carriers

CDMA operators start to compete GSM carriersRudijanto Contributor Jakarta When state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom Tbk (Telkom) launched its first fixed wireless telephone service based on Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology, the TelkomFlexi, in Surabaya, Balikpapan and...

Duping the thieves

Duping the thievesFrom Warta KotaWith bank customers still facing robbery everyday, I would like to suggest the following measures to reduce the risks.While hiring police guards, you should also prepare two bags of the same shape and color before going to the bank.

Row grows over Malaysia nuclear link claim

Row grows over Malaysia nuclear link claimAgencies The Jakarta Post Kuala Lumpur Malaysian opposition parties are stepping up their pressure against Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's leadership by raising several issues over the weekend, including charges by U.S. President George W.

Farmers demand insurance for bird flu

Farmers demand insurance for bird flu YOGYAKARTA: Poultry farmers across the country grouped under the Association of Fowl Breeders demanded on Saturday the government pay them between Rp 25 million (US$2,941) and Rp 100 million if they were to become infected with bird flu.

Withdrawing cash? Ask for police for help

Withdrawing cash? Ask for police for helpEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police are recommending that bank customers who withdraw a large amount of money avail of a free police escort service in an effort to curb rampant robbery attempts.

Police to get Rp 15b for election

Police to get Rp 15b for electionSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan administration has approved a request by the East Kalimantan Police for Rp 15 billion to help them guard the upcoming election in the province.

Bombing suspect arrested S. Sulawesi

Bombing suspect arrested S. SulawesiMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi Police have arrested another suspect in last month's deadly bombing at the Sampoddo Cafe Indah in town of Palopo.Police identified the suspect as Achmad, who they said played a role in planning the bombing.

Public toilets invaluable to locals

Public toilets invaluable to localsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Some 1,500 Cerewed villagers in a slum area of Cikupa district, Tangerang regency, likely never could have imagined that a public bathroom would be so invaluable, not only a place with sanitary toilets, but a source of...

Outline of PNI Marhaenisme's platform:

Outline of PNI Marhaenisme's platform: During 32 years of the New Order's rule all methods were undertaken to conduct de-Sukarnoisasi (a dismantling of all things related to Sukarno), which led to fertile soil for the growth of neo-capitalism.

1. DENGUE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. DENGUE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Dengue fever cases in Jakarta triple 2. AKBAR: 2 LINES, 12 COUNTS Akbar's acquittal spurs call for control of courts 3. MARIAH: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Concert costly and brief but Mariah still charms 4. IBRA: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS IBRA closure to leave huge burdens

Indian cricketers yet to smile

Indian cricketers yet to smileNEW DELHI: Indian cricketers are still gripped by security fears despite the government's go-ahead for next month's historic tour of Pakistan, reports said Sunday.Indian cricket chief Jagmohan Dalmiya assured that no player would be forced go on the Test tour, the...

Cafes, malls packed on Valentine's Day

Cafes, malls packed on Valentine's DayMEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of young people in the North Sumatra capital of Medan descended on the city's cafes, malls and restaurants on Saturday to celebrate Valentine's Day.

Bank Indonesia aims to improve skills of banks' staffs

Bank Indonesia aims to improve skills of banks' staffsThe Jakarat Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia will require staff members at the country's banks to receive competence certification in their respective fields as part of the effort to improve the banking industry.

War of information

War of informationFrom Media IndonesiaSome experts say that information control is a precondition for global domination. Wiretapping is, in fact, a method to gain information by illegal means. It is only legalized by countries in government institutions, such as intelligence agencies or its secret...

Ramaala wins Mumbai marathon

Ramaala wins Mumbai marathonBOMBAY, India: South Africa's Hendrik Ramaala braved heat and humidity to lead an African sweep of the men's event in the Mumbai international marathon on Sunday.The 32-year-old broke away in the last 10 km of the route through the streets of Bombay to win the race...

Festival Rasuna sets longest breakfast table record

Festival Rasuna sets longest breakfast table recordUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On the second day of the Festival Rasuna 2004, a national record was achieved during breakfast, when participants dined at a 1,114-meter-long chain of tables.

Ibra closure to leave huge burdens

Ibra closure to leave huge burdensDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the government preparing to close down the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) two weeks from now, the country stands to lose about 72 percent of the Rp 660 trillion (about US$7.

Students step to it to help save orangutans

Students step to it to help save orangutansChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's a bright, sunshiny day, and the campus is dotted with a few students lounging on benches between classes and others strolling under cempaka trees with backpacks slung casually over one shoulder.

'Cap Go Meh' celebrations hope for blessings

'Cap Go Meh' celebrations hope for blessings Colorful parade withs liong (dragon dances) and barongsay (lion dances) as well as traditional performances on the street marked Cap Go Meh celebrations in the capital.Thousands of Chinese-Indonesians lined up along the streets on Feb.

Job outlook bleak for factory outlet town Bandung

Job outlook bleak for factory outlet town BandungPeter Janssen Deutsche Presse-Agentur BandungThis town, where founding president Sukarno staged the historic Asia-Africa conference in 1955 and spawned the Non-Aligned Movement, is best known today for its factory outlet shops selling cheap garments...

Toto: The band plays on with hits and misses

Toto: The band plays on with hits and missesHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "We're the original hip hop band," joked Steve Lukather, the guitarist/vocalist of the band Toto, at a media conference here recently.

Students demand answers in beatings

Students demand answers in beatingsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of student representatives from various universities reported the Jakarta Police force to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Saturday after the beating they suffered at the hands of...