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Men who can't get it up go off half-cocked in search of cure

Men who can't get it up go off half-cocked in search of cureP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Between 10 percent and 15 percent of Indonesian men suffer from erectile dysfunction, most of whom prefer to use unproven treatments rather than talk the problem over with their partners or doctors,...

Controlled media could cause mass deception

Controlled media could cause mass deceptionThang D. Nguyen, Program Coordinator, United in Diversity Forum, Jakarta The media has become a weapon of mass deception. This has happened in two ways: The first is that governments have come to dominate the media, and the second is that too much freedom...

Overcoming thorny farm issues a key challenge in regional free-trade talks

Overcoming thorny farm issues a key challenge in regional free-trade talksMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Overcoming thorny farm issues will be a key challenge as the United States and Japan take on their developing Southeast Asian allies in free-trade negotiations, analysts said.

Bill bans public erotic dances

Bill bans public erotic dancesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Organizers of erotic dances should beware! Soon they could be sentenced to 10 years in jail or fined Rp 1 billion (US$120,000).A House-sponsored bill banning illegal acts of pornography includes people who organize erotic...

Macacaque Park to be completed

Macacaque Park to be completed JAKARTA: Construction of the two-hectare primate park within the Schmutzer Primate Center in Ragunan Zoo, South Jakarta, is expected to be completed early on August.The park, according to zoo director Edy Setiarto, will also be equipped with a health clinic for...

1. ACTIVIST: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18

1. ACTIVIST: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18U.S. expresses deep concern over recent arrests in Aceh2. WOMAN: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28I was once angry with God, myself, says woman with HIV 3. SUSUL: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 PKB and NU officials meet in Kediri to mend ties 4. TAMBAH: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27U.S.

The 2004 election

The 2004 election I have participated in several general elections before the upcoming elections and as far as I can remember everything went smoothly and there was not many problems, even during the preparations.

HEADINGS FOR PAGE 5

HEADINGS FOR PAGE 51. 5ecomine (4x12) Govt warned of catastrophe from mining in protected areas C. Kalimantan blind to illegal logging Power crisis still plagues SE Sulawesi

'Women should stand up against domestic violence'

'Women should stand up against domestic violence' All over the world International Women's Day is being commemorated today to raise the issue of HIV/AIDS, which is increasingly affecting women and girls, as the social impact on them is greater -- they assume the burden of care when family members...

1. 5ecomine (4x12)

1. 5ecomine (4x12) Govt warned of catastrophe from mining in protected areas C. Kalimantan blind to illegal logging Power crisis still plagues SE Sulawesi

Malaysia detains six Indonesian terror suspects

Malaysia detains six Indonesian terror suspectsAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has ordered six Indonesian terror suspects detained for two years after they were captured returning from a training camp in the Philippines, a senior security official said on Sunday.

Kamala, warrior for women's rights

Kamala, warrior for women's rightsEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What does it take for a woman to fight for her rights? A woman of conviction might say that it takes life-long commitment and the commitment of others.

Woman falls 22 stories to death

Woman falls 22 stories to death JAKARTA: A 33-year-old woman was found dead on Sunday after jumping from the 22nd storey of the Robinson Apartment in, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, police said.The woman's body was found in the front yard of the apartment on Sunday at about 11:30 a.m.

No poll monitors yet in Aceh

No poll monitors yet in Aceh LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: The Aceh General Elections Commission (Aceh KPUD) stated on Saturday that no poll monitors, including foreign observers, had yet registered with them, although the March 11 electoral campaign period was fast approaching.

Indonesia lacks appreciation on women's rights

Indonesia lacks appreciation on women's rights In observance of the UN Day for Womens Rights that falls on March 8, Rita Serena Kolibonso, executive director of Mitra Perempuan, the Foundation of Elimination of Violence against Women, shared her view on the issue with The Jakarta Posts contributor...

Teachers protest late salaries

Teachers protest late salaries DONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: Some 40 teachers in Dolo district, Donggala regency, protested on Friday and Saturday at the office of the Dolo district head to demand their monthly salaries.

W. Jakarta Police handle brawl case

W. Jakarta Police handle brawl case JAKARTA: City police passed on the case of a brawl that killed two security guards at Stadium Discotheque in Taman Sari, West Jakarta last Tuesday, to the West Jakarta Police, an officer said on Saturday.The precinct head of detectives Adj. Comr.

A paradigm loss, not paradise lost

A paradigm loss, not paradise lostAloys Budi Purnomo, Contextual Theologian Pontifical Faculty of Theology "Wedabhakti", Yogyakarta, aloybudipurnomo@plasa.com In Indonesia, politics in future will have to engage with a new paradigm of the political aesthetic.

Bengkulu develops turtle breeding center

Bengkulu develops turtle breeding center BENGKULU: The local maritime resources and fishery office is developing breeding areas for turtles to prevent the extinction of the rare species."The protected turtle species will become extinct unless such efforts are made because turtle egg poaching is...

Political parties vie for top seven campaign spots

Political parties vie for top seven campaign spotsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-four political parties are eying seven popular rallying spots in the capital to kick off their open-air legislative election campaigns on March 26.

TV Program: Monday, March 8, 2004

TV Program: Monday, March 8, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News10:00 TV Drama: Kabayan 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:30 English News Service4:00 News5:30 News: Info...

Up For Election

Up For ElectionAlong with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Councils (DPRD) on April 5, voters will also select candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).

PNBK slams Golkar, PDI Perjuangan

PNBK slams Golkar, PDI Perjuangan JAKARTA: The Freedom Bull National Party (PNBK) launched direct attacks against the ruling Indonesia Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and the opposition Golkar Party on Saturday.

Probe into Marriott blast to be completed

Probe into Marriott blast to be completed SURABAYA: The investigation into suspected terrorists in the Marriott hotel bombing was almost complete, National Police chief Da'i Bachtiar said here on Sunday.

No poll monitors yet in Aceh

No poll monitors yet in Aceh LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: The Aceh General Elections Commission (Aceh KPUD) stated on Saturday that no poll monitors, including foreign observers, had yet registered with them, although the March 11 electoral campaign period was fast approaching.

PKB and NU officials meet in Kediri to mend ties

PKB and NU officials meet in Kediri to mend tiesIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Top figures from the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) met in Kediri, East Java over the weekend as part of efforts to mend ties between the two groups ahead of the elections.

Police mull recruiting vocational school graduates

Police mull recruiting vocational school graduatesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A high-ranking officer suggested over the weekend that police personnel be recruited from the so-called D1 program, instead of high school graduates, in order to get professionals with civilian mind-sets and perspective.

No poll monitors yet in Aceh

No poll monitors yet in Aceh LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: The Aceh General Elections Commission (Aceh KPUD) stated on Saturday that no poll monitors, including foreign observers, had yet registered with them, although the March 11 electoral campaign period was fast approaching.

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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Airline-fares-competitionI. Christianto Contributor JakartaCheap fares but passengers get limited services During an aerospace or aviation show, flying enthusiasts enjoy jet fighters and other aircraft taking off, soaring and playfully chasing each other through the sky.

Indonesia on the brink of collapse

Indonesia on the brink of collapseFrom Koran Tempo Bob Hasan has been released from prison. While the public debates the decision of the Supreme Court to acquit an accused corruptor, another corruptor is now going to get his freedom back.

'Bajaj', top air polluter

'Bajaj', top air polluterFrom Warta KotaThe Jakarta provincial administration is reportedly studying a project for the procurement of Toyota-Kijang taxis and the upgrading of the bajaj, by modifying the engines of the three- wheeled motorized public transportation vehicles from two-stroke to...

FOR FOCUS ISSUE

FOR FOCUS ISSUE JPWings Air, a subsidiary of Lion Air, plans to add more aircraft this year to meet increasing demand for its services. Wings focuses its service on Indonesia's eastern provinces such as Papua, Maluku, Sulawesi and Kalimantan.

Australia says boat people from RI

Australia says boat people from RI AUSTRALIA: The 15 people who arrived by boat last week on the remote Ashmore Reef were Indonesians hoping to work illegally as fruit pickers, Australian Immigration Minister Amanda Vanstone said on Sunday.

Govt to go ahead with zero steel tariff plan

Govt to go ahead with zero steel tariff plan Despite concerns from local steel producers, the government is determined to go ahead with its plan of lifting tariffs on steel imports to cope with the domestic supply shortage."The (steel) shortage will last over a year, even five years.

1. DISCOURSE: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42

1. DISCOURSE: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Indonesia lacks appreciation of women's rights 2. INDAG: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Govt drafts ruling to tackle illegal logging 3. KL: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 KL holds six RI Islamist militants 4. TRADE: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Farm issues a key challenge in trade talks

Disputed highway project wins Maga's backing

Disputed highway project wins Maga's backingNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam Defying mounting criticism, President Megawati Soekarnoputri threw her weight on Sunday behind the controversial Ladia Galaska highway project that runs through the Leuser National Reserve...

C. Kalimantan blind to illegal logging

C. Kalimantan blind to illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The relevant authorities in Central Kalimantan have paid no attention to media pressure to halt illegal logging, which is still rampant in tropical forests there, reports have said.

Persebaya jumps to second place

Persebaya jumps to second placeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fifth placed Persebaya Surabaya crushed visiting Semen Padang 5-0 and moved into second place of the Indonesian Soccer League at the Sepuluh November Stadium, Surabaya, on Saturday.

Enough prevarication on women's rights

Enough prevarication on women's rightsDiscrimination against womenGiven the persistent complaints that Indonesia is lagging behind other countries in the world in terms of protecting the rights of its women, the observance today, March 8, of the United Nations Day for Women's Rights should serve as...

Sharia insurance thriving, premium grows by 40% annually

Sharia insurance thriving, premium grows by 40% annuallyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sharia insurance has gained in popularity here over the past several years, prompting conventional insurance firms to explore opportunities in this new sector.

The time has come to 'open' your own home theater

The time has come to 'open' your own home theaterBurhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta The upcoming elections will certainly be different from previous elections, as this year will see the country's first ever direct presidential election.

Garut to develop refugee shelters

Garut to develop refugee shelters GARUT, West Java: The local regional settlement and infrastructure office will develop camps for refugees in the regency's south because the Gasela area is quite prone to landslides and mudflows.

Money politics

Money politicsFrom Republika Money politics, through bribery or other gifts to buy votes, marks the lead-in to the 2004 general election. With its detrimental effect on democracy, this practice is certainly familiar to crooked politicians with plenty of resources at their disposal.

Indonesians, unite!

Indonesians, unite!From Suara Karya The situation in our country is cause for great concern. The country is on the brink of collapse as it is mired in poverty, unemployment and massive debts.Worse still, Indonesians are involved in meaningless debates as each group tries to reach their own goals.

I. Christianto

I. Christianto Contributor JakartaCheap fares but passengers get limited services During an aerospace or aviation show, flying enthusiasts enjoy jet fighters and other aircraft taking off, soaring and playfully chasing each other through the sky.

Steel industry demands export ban, objects to zero import tariffs

Steel industry demands export ban, objects to zero import tariffsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should ban steel exports rather than increasing import tariffs to overcome the supply shortages in the domestic market, an industrial executive said.

U.S. foundation to build 1,000 low-income homes

U.S. foundation to build 1,000 low-income homesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A U.S.-based charity said on Sunday it would build 1,000 houses here over the next three years as part of its worldwide campaign to provide decent shelter for the poor.

Power crisis still plagues SE Sulawesi

Power crisis still plagues SE SulawesiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Southeast Sulawesi provincial government has allocated Rp 20 billion (US$2.5 million) of its 2004 budget to purchase 5 Megawatt (MW) diesel power generators.

Elections prep in crisis: Lemhannas

Elections prep in crisis: LemhannasMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following a series of technical and logistical problems that put the elections at risk, the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) is calling on the government and the General Elections Commission (KPU) to implement...

I was once angry with God, myself, says woman with HIV

I was once angry with God, myself, says woman with HIVA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike her peers, Yanti may commemorate International Women's Day, which falls on March 8, with past regret -- but hope for the future.