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U.S. embassy staff return to capital as security improves

U.S. embassy staff return to capital as security improvesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States allowed on Friday its embassy staff to return to Jakarta after a six-month-long evacuation due to the threat of terrorism, signaling the return of security despite ongoing antiwar...

Lack of awareness slows voter registration: BPS

Lack of awareness slows voter registration: BPSArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lack of public awareness about the voter registration process has led to delays raising fears that registration of the country's voters will not be competed by the April 30 deadline, the National Statistics...

FKM defies Maluku authorities

FKM defies Maluku authoritiesAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku The Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), affiliated with the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, said 2,500 supporters would raise the RMS flag in observance of the group's 54th anniversary on April 25, in defiance of...

Lawmakers back revisions to MPR decrees on defense

Lawmakers back revisions to MPR decrees on defenseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The military's attempt to revise Decrees No. 6/2000 and No. 7/2000 of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the country's highest legislative body, has received strong backing from members of the House of...

Is this GAM's tactic?

Is this GAM's tactic?From Koran TempoThe Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government, inked in Geneva, Switzerland, some time ago, has allowed free rein to GAM's activities.

Minister under fire for deforestation

Minister under fire for deforestation PEKANBARU, Riau: Thirty activists from three environmental protection groups here lodged a protest against rampant deforestation with State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim on Friday.

People turn to Chinese herbs in fear of SARS

People turn to Chinese herbs in fear of SARSApriadi Gunawan, Contributor, Medan As Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) haunts the world with no cure yet in sight, fear grips people everywhere.In Medan, apart from equipping themselves with masks, some have even found themselves turning to...

Elevate status of

Elevate status of Jakarta governor From Warta KotaI agree with President Megawati Soekarnoputri's plan to carry on the pursuit of the late first president Sukarno (Bung Karno), such as to make Medan Merdeka Utara a museum zone, restore the Gelora Bung Karno stadium as an international sports venue...

Singapore traces SARS "super spreader"

Singapore traces SARS "super spreader"Jason Szep Reuters SingaporeSingapore's largest hospital struggled to contain the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus on Friday after tracing the origin of a mysterious batch of infections -- a man in his 60s whose multiple ailments masked the...

Who's not ready?

Who's not ready? Naman, a 60-year-old sidewalk vendor, has been eagerly awaiting the time when direct gubernatorial elections would become a reality. This ostensibly trivial reality in fact represents a very interesting phenomenon: That a roadside vendor is keenly aware of the importance of direct...

SEPERTI BIASANYA - YANG LOKAL DIBAGI DUA SABTU-SENIN

SEPERTI BIASANYA - YANG LOKAL DIBAGI DUA SABTU-SENIN The fear of SARS The public's fear of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has yet to diminish despite the measures being taken by the government.

RI reports first probable case of SARS

RI reports first probable case of SARSEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia recorded one probable case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) on Friday, and appeared for the first time on the World Health Organization (WHO)'s cumulative list of SARS cases.

Graft resurfaces in subdistrict councils

Graft resurfaces in subdistrict councilsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four cases of corruption are suspected to have taken place with the funds for the subdistrict community empowerment program (PPMK), disbursed last year and managed by the subdistrict council, an official said on Friday.

Danamon bidders urged to raise offers

Danamon bidders urged to raise offersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects the three bidders shortlisted for a majority stake in Bank Danamon to raise their bidding prices."The (preliminary) bids are not yet final.

1. ACEH: 3 x 15

1. ACEH: 3 x 15 RP recalls peace monitors from Banda Aceh 2. IRAQ: 1 x 40 Baghdad hospitals in catastrophic state 3. SARS: 1 x 43 RI reports first probable case of SARS

Politicians back transparency of campaign funds

Politicians back transparency of campaign fundsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians backed on Friday calls for presidential hopefuls to provide detailed information on the sources of their campaign funds to promote transparency.

Rp 1b allotted in thwart spread of SARS

Rp 1b allotted in thwart spread of SARS JAKARTA: The city administration has made an emergency allocation of Rp 1 billion to counteract the threat of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a health official said.City Health Agency director A.

1. FKM: 10 x 3 lines:

1. FKM: 10 x 3 lines: FKM defies Maluku authorities The Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), affiliated with the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, said 2,500 supporters would raise the RMS flag in observance of the group's 54th anniversary on April 25, in defiance of the Maluku...

BPK to audit SOEs to curb financial irregularities

BPK to audit SOEs to curb financial irregularitiesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) will audit all state-owned enterprises (SOEs), both those under the central government and those under regional administrations, starting in 2006 as stipulated in the new...

Yulianti dreams of sweet career close

Yulianti dreams of sweet career closeMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fauziah Yulianti, who has been a regular player in the national table tennis team for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games since 1995, expects a memorable ending to her career when she competes in Vietnam for her last appearance.

Schools take part in debate c'ships

Schools take part in debate c'ships JAKARTA: The 2003 National School Debating Championships began on Friday with 32 teams from 19 provinces.Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Education and the Association for Critical Thinking, this is the biggest competition of its kind ever held in...

Small-scale businesspeople get aid

Small-scale businesspeople get aid JAYAPURA, Papua: Bank Papua will make available loans totaling Rp 555 billion (US$62.5 million) to small-scale businesspeople in different sectors this year.Onesias Fairyo, director of the bank, said on Friday the amount of loans to be provided this year was an...

Indonesian sailor escapes from Philippine rebels

Indonesian sailor escapes from Philippine rebelsAgencies Zamboanga, PhilippinesAn Indonesian sailor fled Moro rebels in the southern Philippines on Friday after being held hostage for nearly 10 months, the military said.

Is this GAM's tactic?

Is this GAM's tactic?From Koran TempoThe Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Indonesian government and Aceh Freedom Movement (GAM) inked in Geneva on Dec. 9, 2002 has yet to bring about the desired results as there have been violations of the agreement by both sides -- the Indonesian...

Action needed to implement WSSD

Action needed to implement WSSD JAKARTA: Experts said on Friday the results of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) would remain mere words on paper if no concrete action was taken at home.

JP/5/cap-12

JP/5/cap-12 AntaraON A ROLL: Two steamrollers crush thousands of bottles of liquor and illegal substances in an open field in Cirebon. The local police have intensified their operation to crack down on food and beverage stands selling liquor and to stop the trafficking of illicit drugs in the...

Palyja gets 10 new water trucks

Palyja gets 10 new water trucks JAKARTA: PT PAM Lionnaise Jaya (Palyja) has 10 new water trucks with a capacity of 5,000 liters, bring its water-truck fleet to 29 trucks with a total capacity of around 100,000 liters.

Curbing corruption

Curbing corruption in customs offices It is staggering to hear that corruption is widespread within the Customs, Excise and Tax Directorate General, Ministry of Finance. The Jakarta Post revealed on March 31 the modus operandi of corrupt retired officials connected to the more than 1,500 "phantom"...

Sutiyoso to pursue reclamation project

Sutiyoso to pursue reclamation projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has voiced his determination to go ahead with the plan to reclaim land from the city's northern coast.

RI becomes 17th country on WHO's SARS list

RI becomes 17th country on WHO's SARS list Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia recorded one probable case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) on Friday, becoming the 17th country to be put on the World Health Organization (WHO)'s list of SARS-affected countries.

Organized theft of bags uncovered at airport

Organized theft of bags uncovered at airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang An organized ring of thieves who had been stealing valuables from baggage at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was broken up on Friday.

PWI raises funds for congress

PWI raises funds for congressJakarta Post, Jakarta Organizers of the 21st Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) congress have been traveling around Central Kalimantan asking for donations from regental administrations across the province.The chairman of the congress' organizing committee, M.

[b]The award, war and SARS:

The award, war and SARS: RI's tourism endures2. Pro -- Coalition forces vs. Iraq marks the fall of the United Nations

1. RECLAIM: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 31

1. RECLAIM: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 31 Sutiyoso to pursue land reclamation project 2. AIRPORT: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Organized theft of bags uncovered at airport 3. DEKEL: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 40 Graft resurfaces in subdistrict councils 4. VCD: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Models complain of voyeurism 5.

Bank Mandiri bonds receives strong market demand

Bank Mandiri bonds receives strong market demandDow Jones, Jakarta The giant state-owned Bank Mandiri sold US$300 million in senior bonds on Friday, more than the planned $200 million due to strong demand from the market, a banker familiar with the deal said.

[b]The agribusiness

The agribusiness system approach to agriculture Pantjar Simatupang Director Center for Agro Socio Economic Research and Development Bogor, West Java 2. Kurds -- Dream of the homeless 1 X 30Dream of the homeless KurdsThe Kurds are spread in four countries, Iraq, Turkey, Iran and Syria, and the fall...

Art surfaces outside galleries - in the bookshop

Art surfaces outside galleries - in the bookshopCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta As exhibitions these days are not limited to museums and galleries anymore, art that previously remained within the confines of the artist's living quarters now has a chance to surface in prestigious spaces like...

Berlin, Moscow want rebuilding of post-war Iraq under UN: Putin

Berlin, Moscow want rebuilding of post-war Iraq under UN: PutinAgencies Saint Petersburg, RussiaBerlin and Moscow want the reconstruction of post-war Iraq to be under UN auspices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said here on Friday during talks with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.

`RI should support Iraqis to rebuild their country'

`RI should support Iraqis to rebuild their country'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should support the Iraqi people to rebuild their country, following news reports over the fall of Baghdad to U.S.

TV Today: Saturday, April 12, 2003

TV Today: Saturday, April 12, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat10:30 Talk Show: Life Clip11:00...

China to groom 50 firms for global list

China to groom 50 firms for global listAgence France Presse, Beijing China plans to groom 50 companies to become among the world's top 500 multinationals within the next 12 years, state media reported on Friday.

Outlook for postwar Iraq: Diplomatic rifts

Outlook for postwar Iraq: Diplomatic riftsBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id As U.S.-led troops tightened their grip in and around Baghdad, political leaders in several countries, including key...

No interruption, please

No interruption, pleaseFrom Warta Kota Classical music has gained recognition in Indonesia, particularly after the regular early morning broadcasts by Metro TV. I believe this music is very inspiring.Sadly, the station's round-the-clock running texts can disturb the concentration of the classical...

Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, April 12, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, April 12, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Our Roots Are Our Wings, by Indian Artistes Network, at World Trade Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 13. * Painting, Kontemporer Russia 2 at Gallery Nasional, Jl.

War as entertainment?

War as entertainment?From RepublikaThe program aired by Lativi on March 26, 2003 was interesting to see. They raised a current and wicked issue to discuss: American invasion against Iraq. Adolf Posmah, as the host, presented British Ambassador to Indonesia, military analyst, Hasnan Habib and...

Navy sinks Thai fishing boat

Navy sinks Thai fishing boat JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy sank a Thai fishing boat and arrested 11 of its crew members off the eastern coast of Sumatra island, officers said on Friday.Lt. Col. Teguh Wahyono, a spokesman for the Navy's Western Fleet, said a patrol vessel arrested the crew after they...

LBH offices allowed to raise funds

LBH offices allowed to raise funds JAKARTA: Legal Aid Institute (LBH) offices across the country will continue to provide pro bono services as their parent organization, the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI), has decided to allow them to raise funds following its financial difficulties.

New envoys presents credentials

New envoys presents credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received credential letters from the nonresident ambassadors of Guinea and Ethiopia on Friday.New Ethiopian Ambassador to Indonesia Koang Tutiam Dung is stationed in Tokyo, while the Guinean Ambassador to Indonesia Mamadou...

Govt to set reference price for white pepper

Govt to set reference price for white pepperAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade will set a base price for white pepper in a bid to help stabilize the current dwindling price of the commodity on the domestic market, a senior official said on Friday.

`Why should we be panicking about SARS?'

`Why should we be panicking about SARS?' The government said that there had been a number of suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) cases here, but none of them had been confirmed. Many people, however, told The Jakarta Post that they remain in the dark about the disease and complain...