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21 die in Talaud ferry accident

21 die in Talaud ferry accidentJonker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado, North SulawesiResidents of the Talaud islands held a memorial ceremony on Friday for those who died in the ferry accident in the waters off Kabaruan island.

Sutiyoso fronts idea for mangrove eco-tourism

Sutiyoso fronts idea for mangrove eco-tourismDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso on Friday hinted that his administration was mulling over a plan to turn a section of the coastal mangrove forest in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, into an ecotourism site.

(Caption for Spotlight advertisement) Tuesday, March 23, 2004.

(Caption for Spotlight advertisement) Tuesday, March 23, 2004.REACHING AGREEMENT: On March 11, 2004, SAI Global Ltd, an Australian company that provides certification services for management systems, signed a cooperation agreement with PT Kema Registered Quality Indonesia at Hotel Regent, Jakarta.

* Headlines:TNI in a state of alert for successful elections 3

* Headlines:TNI in a state of alert for successful elections 3 * National:Whistle-blower to drop testimony against AG 4 * Archipelago: Thousands riot over building of school5 * Opinion:Anticorruption commission needs public support 6 * City: Sutiyoso fronts ideas for mangrove eco-tourism8 *...

Day of Silence and campaigns

Day of Silence and campaignsFrom Koran Tempo It has been reported in the media that on March 22 there will be no election campaigns in deference to Hindus observing the Day of Silence (Nyepi).We are very happy and also proud to learn that the General Elections Commission (KPU) and political parties...

Striving for

Striving for better Indonesia In the road the other day was a brick and I sat and watched it. A lot of people walked past that brick and a lot of drivers steered round it, but no one picked it up, and as far as I know, it's still there.

Workers in Batam demand pay rise

Workers in Batam demand pay rise BATAM, Riau: A strike by 1,600 employees of PT Foster Electric Indonesia ended on Thursday after the company agreed to allow a third party to mediate in the dispute.The Pekanbaru Committee for the Settlement of Labor Disputes (P4D) will mediate.

Private oil firm EMP to sell 25-30% stake

Private oil firm EMP to sell 25-30% stakeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's second largest privately owned oil and gas company PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) plans to sell a large portion of its shares to the public next month via an initial public offering (IPO) to raise cash for development of...

Clean body needed on logging

Clean body needed on logging JAKARTA: The success of a proposed regulation in lieu of law (perpu) on eradicating illegal logging requires the establishment of an independent body and court to specifically deal with the issue, says an environmental expert.

Qantas eyes low-cost tie with AirAsia

Qantas eyes low-cost tie with AirAsiaAgence France-Presse, Sydney Australian flag carrier Qantas is considering teaming up with Malaysia's AirAsia to form a Singapore-based, low-cost airline servicing the booming Southeast Asian market, it was reported here on Friday.News Ltd.

The 'plaisir d'amour' when two musicians fall in love

The 'plaisir d'amour' when two musicians fall in loveDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt is never out of style to ask the question: What is love all about?Mezzo soprano Christa Pfeiler and her pianist husband Rudolf Jansen have their own way to answer this question.

(Caption for Spotlight advertisement. Tuesday, March 23, 2004)

(Caption for Spotlight advertisement. Tuesday, March 23, 2004)JHHP DONATES MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: PT Johnson Home Hygiene Products (JHHP) president director Georg Stocker (left), accompanied by Dewi Hughes, a television celebrity, visit patients at Koja Hospital, in North Jakarta on March 12, 2004.

Parties violate ad rules

Parties violate ad rulesMoch. N. Kurniawan and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Institute for the Studies on Free Flow of Information (ISAI) reported on Thursday to the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) 39 violations allegedly committed by political parties in broadcast media...

On copyright lawsuits

On copyright lawsuits An article published in The Jakarta Post on March 16 titled Commercial Court earns praise in copyright cases contained some deceptive information relating to the quotations taken from Law No. 19/2002 on copyrights and Law No. 15/2001 on trademarks.

Batam may face tourist-industry crisis

Batam may face tourist-industry crisisFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, RiauThe number of tourists visiting the island of Batam is predicted to drop off during the next 10 years if attractions are not developed and local culture promoted, an industry group says.

Why not strive for

Why not strive for a better Indonesia? In the road the other day was a brick and I sat and watched it. A lot of people walked past that brick and a lot of drivers steered round it, but no one picked it up, and as far as I know, it's still there.

Correction: In our editorial titled Usindo's 10th anniversary

Correction: In our editorial titled Usindo's 10th anniversary (Thursday, March 18, 2004), the name Aline Masters should have read Allene Masters. We apologize for the error. -- The Editor

TV Today: Saturday, March 20, 2004

TV Today: Saturday, March 20, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Religious Teachings7:30 Children Show8:00 Documentary10:00 TV Drama11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Health2:30 English News Service3:00 TV Drama: Paviliun 213:30 City News4:00 TV Drama: Komseko7:00...

Swedish team moves inquiry to Medan

Swedish team moves inquiry to MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North SumatraSwedish prosecutors continued their investigations into the alleged crimes of Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders in exile, by interviewing rebels serving jail terms in the Tanjung Gusta penitentiary here on...

TNI officer caught with illegal logs

TNI officer caught with illegal logs BANDA ACEH: The Aceh Martial Law Administration confirmed on Friday the involvement of a middle-ranking Indonesian Military (TNI) officer in illegal logging, which has reportedly become more widespread since the imposition of martial law last year.

Simon Marcus Gower

Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2. Papua -- Government planting bomb in Papua 1 X 45 Govt planting 'time bomb' in Papua with policies Ridwan Max Sijabat Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta ridwan@thejakartapost.com3.

ASEAN China investment fund launched in Thailand

ASEAN China investment fund launched in ThailandAgence France-Presse, Bangkok An ASEAN China investment fund was launched in Thailand on Friday aimed at directing US$125 million to small- and medium- sized enterprises in China and Southeast Asia.

JP/13/Bumi

JP/13/BumiBumi Putera to launch asset-backed securitiesThe Jakarta Post JakartaBank Bumi Putera plans to issue asset-backed securities worth Rp 1 trillion (US$117.65 million) sometime this year in a bid to raise cash to boost its lending, according to the bank's president.

'Spanish factor' shakes EU, ignites debate

'Spanish factor' shakes EU, ignites debateThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe gruesome bomb attacks on the Madrid train stations may lead to increasing debate on how to respond to the blasts among the 15-nation European Union (EU) and there will be a shift in the orientation of the Spanish government...

UI student faces charges for burning party flags

UI student faces charges for burning party flagsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA freshman of the University of Indonesia's mathematics and natural sciences school was detained by the police on Friday morning for allegedly burning the flags of major political parties last Wednesday.

Probe into miners' deaths begins

Probe into miners' deaths begins BOGOR: Local police sent a team on Friday to investigate the deaths of two illegal gold miners in the Pongkor Mountain gold mine, operated by publicly listed gold and nickel miner PT Aneka Tambang (Antam).

In need of inspiration

In need of inspiration To speak about sports development in Indonesia is like watching a person running on a treadmill: He is moving, but going nowhere. That is what is going on in badminton here, the sport this country has always pinned its hopes on for victory in international events.

Maluku to send apprentices to Japan

Maluku to send apprentices to Japan AMBON, Maluku: A number of vocational and technical school graduates in Maluku will be selected by the Maluku manpower and transmigration office for apprenticeship programs in various companies in Japan.

Whistle-blower to drop testimony against AG

Whistle-blower to drop testimony against AGP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe investigation into alleged corruption involving Attorney General MA Rachman was dealt a large blow on Friday when a key witness said he would withdraw his testimony.

Post-conflict Maluku seeks recovery funds from Jakarta

Post-conflict Maluku seeks recovery funds from JakartaAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, MalukuDespite being battered by two years of sectarian conflict from 1999 to 2001, the province of Maluku is still uncertain when a special fund would be allocated for its post-conflict recovery programs.

True statesmanship

True statesmanship and BIN chiefFrom Koran TempoNow that the general elections are only a few weeks away, it is interesting to observe how some political party figures that happen to be government officials are acting as campaigners for their parties.

RI comic strips a stranger in their own country

RI comic strips a stranger in their own countryKuss Indarto, Contributor, YogyakartaThe wild boar, in a frenzy, scrambles headlong behind a bush. Its fur is stained with blood and its movements noticeably erratic. Its eyes are wide open, reflecting a mixture of fear, pain and helplessness.

Low funds force campaigns indoors

Low funds force campaigns indoors MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A number of political parties in the eastern province of West Nusa Tenggara are complaining that a shortage of campaign funds has force them to restrict campaigning activities to indoor rallies.

Sofie Arjon Schuette

Sofie Arjon Schuette and Agam Fatchurrochman Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia Jakarta2. Giebels -- The political impact of the sharia question 2 X 30 Campaign for sharia state in Indonesia could shake country Lambert J. Giebels Historian Breda, The Netherlands

Five suspects named in BI case

Five suspects named in BI caseP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice have named five suspects in the Account 520 case, the first names in a Rp 20.9 trillion scandal involving Bank Indonesia (BI) and the now-defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).Brig. Gen.

Swedish prosecutors move investigation to Medan

Swedish prosecutors move investigation to MedanApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraI am assuming that "Hindon", mentioned later in the story is Abu Hendon, later referred to by his real name, Manaf. Otherwise "Hindon" is not introduced in the story.

Sleman develops 'superior' schools

Sleman develops 'superior' schoolsYOGYAKARTA: In a bid to increase the number of quality schools in the province, the Sleman Education Office is creating "superior" schools with curricula especially designed to meet local needs.The head of the education office, Muh.

Arena for power struggle

Arena for power struggleFrom Republika Now that the 2004 general election is drawing near, we are witnessing how many people are busy registering themselves as legislative candidates. Many of these people have little contribution to the well-being of the nation but are very much concerned about how...

To rule...to govern...to lead

To rule...to govern...to leadPatrick Guntensperger Business Consultant Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com At this critical turning point in the history of Indonesia, it's crucial that those who have the ultimate responsibility for selecting the government -- the voters -- keep some distinctions...

The political impact of the sharia question

The political impact of the sharia questionLambert J. Giebels Historian Breda, The Netherlands After the fall of president Soeharto the sharia movement did revive in the political field. The sharia question is haunting Indonesia from the very beginning of its existence.

Activists condemn 'arrogant' presidential guards

Activists condemn 'arrogant' presidential guardsM. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian Military (TNI) Police chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.B. announced on Friday that two presidential guards had been declared suspects in a recent shooting incident and a busway traffic...

Undip to open new postgrad program

Undip to open new postgrad programSEMARANG, Central Java: Diponegoro University (Undip) Rector Prof. Eko Budihardjo said the university would open a new doctorate program in urban development and architecture for the 2004/2005 academic year.

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, March 20, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6. * Comic, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274- 560404), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

TNI in a state of alert for successful elections

TNI in a state of alert for successful electionsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe troubles surrounding the preparations for the general elections has led the Indonesian Military to put itself on high alert, Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said.

RP investigates shipment from RI

RP investigates shipment from RIPHILIPPINES: Philippine officials said they were investigating a possible terrorism link to a large shipment of explosives, which was found on Thursday in a Manila warehouse and believed to have come from Indonesia.

Dengue cases soar in nine provinces

Dengue cases soar in nine provincesLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNine additional provinces have almost reached the status of extraordinary occurrence in regards the dengue fever outbreak, as the number of new cases has continued to rise, the Ministry of Health says.

'Some DPD hopefuls have vision'

'Some DPD hopefuls have vision'Candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD) have started campaigning across the capital, but many residents remain uninformed about the tasks of the DPD members. Unfortunately, most of the candidates have failed to communicate to voters.

Govermnent to offer 10 new oil, gas blocks

Govermnent to offer 10 new oil, gas blocksFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will auction off 10 new oil and gas blocks in October in a bid to boost investment in the sector amid declining oil production.

150 violations found in one week

150 violations found in one weekSEMARANG: An official of the Central Java Election Supervisory Committee (Panwasda) revealed that Panwasda had discovered 150 poll violations in Central Java province in the first week of the campaign period.

Haj quota for 11 provinces full

Haj quota for 11 provinces full JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs announced on Friday that the haj quota for 11 provinces for next year's haj season had already been filled.Ministry spokesman Arifin Nurdin said the 11 provinces were Jakarta, West Java, Banten, Yogyakarta, East Java, West...