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Asian shares seen to firm up this week after losses

Asian shares seen to firm up this week after lossesAgence France-Presse, Tokyo/Hong Kong Asian shares are projected to continue rallying this week, recovering from recent heavy losses caused by fears of higher U.S. interest rates and other global issues.

Sympathy, donations pour in for abused maid

Sympathy, donations pour in for abused maidSri Wahyuni, Kuala Lumpur Sympathy and donations have been pouring in for Nirmala Bonet, the 19-year-old Indonesian maid allegedly abused by her Malaysian employer, the Indonesian embassy said on Sunday.

'Monorail preferable to busway'

'Monorail preferable to busway' The Jakarta administration hopes to begin construction on a monorail and new busway routes later this year. The proposed monorail project would include the construction of a 20-story apartment block, a five-story shopping mall and several parks above the West Flood...

The effects of oil price rises on Indonesia

The effects of oil price rises on IndonesiaDavid E. Sumual, Jakarta Soaring oil prices have again been creating headlines in the economic sections of most newspapers. After climbing about 40 percent last year, oil prices have continued to gyrate widely over the past two weeks.

PPLi seeks to renew Pertamina waste management contract

PPLi seeks to renew Pertamina waste management contractFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Waste processing firm PT Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industry (PPLi) has been negotiating with state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina for the management of toxic waste at the Balongan refinery in...

Investigative team alleges 'GS' behind mangrove case

Investigative team alleges 'GS' behind mangrove caseDamar Harsanto, Jakarta An investigative team assigned to look into the illegal felling of 240 mangrove trees along the Jl. Prof. Sedyatmo toll road in North Jakarta, which connects Jakarta and the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in...

W. Sumatra renews demand for Semen Padang spin-off

W. Sumatra renews demand for Semen Padang spin-offSyofiardi Bachyul, Padang Dozens of local public leaders and senior politicians have renewed their pressure on the central government to spin off West Sumatra-based cement maker PT Semen Padang from its parent company PT Semen Gresik.

Agum suspended from Cabinet post

Agum suspended from Cabinet post JAKARTA: Minister of Communication Agum Gumelar has been officially suspended following the announcement by the General Elections Commission that Agum has qualified as one of five vice presidential candidates.

Parents report officials over school

Parents report officials over schoolAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Parents of students of a disputed school in Melawai, South Jakarta, filed a complaint with the police on Saturday against several high-ranking state officials for intimidation and negligence.

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3 x 17W. Sumatra renews demand for Semen Padang spin-off JP/5/GRAFT2 x 25Political parties told to axe convicted membersJP/5/MALAS3 x 10Truant councillors slammed

Better wages needed for laborers

Better wages needed for laborersV.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Malaysia will always be short of labor because the people are choosy about jobs.This attitude has resulted in a million jobs that are left unfilled in the plantation, construction and manufacturing industries.

Poe says he respects RP poll result

Poe says he respects RP poll result PHILIPPINES: Philippine opposition presidential candidate Fernando Poe Jr. said on Sunday he would abide by the results of the May 10 elections, backing down from earlier statements that he had won the bitterly contested polls.

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- MAY 24

FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- MAY 24;JP; ANPAc..r.. Car-MPV-SUV-sales JP/ / MPV answers Indonesian needs for spacious family carsRudijanto Contributor Jakarta In spite of an increase in sedan sales, multipurpose vehicles (MPVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) continue to dominate the country's...

Susi Susanti opens reflexology clinic

Susi Susanti opens reflexology clinic JAKARTA: For 1992 Olympic badminton champion Susi Susanti, nirvana means her latest business with fellow former shuttler Elizabeth Latief in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. Both recently opened a reflexology and sports massage center in the area.

KPU disqualifies Gus Dur from presidential ticket

KPU disqualifies Gus Dur from presidential ticketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta/Surabaya Defying demands from the public, the General Elections Commission (KPU) dashed on Saturday any remaining hopes for former president Abdurrahman Wahid to regain power after it disqualified him from the...

Korea a draw for TV soap fans and shopaholics

Korea a draw for TV soap fans and shopaholicsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Seoul If the beautiful scenes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy attract tourists to visit its New Zealand locales, it is Korean TV heartthrob Won Bin who lured Rini Ichram to the peninsula country.

Photos show a diverse, colorful urban landscape

Photos show a diverse, colorful urban landscapeFritz Kuhlmann, Contributor, Jakarta The transsexual in his shabby apartment stares at the observer, proud in his glamorous attire. A fisherman puts on a pair of dirty woolen gloves, preparing to dive into the dark ocean to prey upon the green mussel.

Appeals court frees three terror convicts

Appeals court frees three terror convictsRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu The Palu High Court said here on Saturday it had annulled the convictions of three of five terror suspects in Central Sulawesi."They have been found not guilty.

Suheri reaps success against all odds

Suheri reaps success against all oddsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta When accidents happen, sometimes the impact may be unbearable. It changes the way you live your life, particularly if it causes permanent damage, such as a physical disability.

Daniel Sahuleka

Daniel SahulekaArtist : Daniel Sahuleka Album : The Best of Daniel Sahuleka (Moedyamusic/Alfa Records)Back in the 1980s, Indonesian-born Dutchman Daniel Sahuleka was a big name on the pop scene here, with his distinctive, clear and eloquent voice winning the hearts of millions.

Freak storm hits Jakarta

Freak storm hits JakartaINDONESIA: A freak storm brought strong winds, heavy rain and hail to several areas of Central and South Jakarta on Saturday afternoon.No casualties or damage were reported, although the city's Disaster Mitigation Center received reports of several felled trees near the...

WEBSITE: TOLONG PAKAI YANG INI

WEBSITE: TOLONG PAKAI YANG INIHouse's interior is designed for the agesMaria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaWhen appointed to design the interior of a three-story townhouse, Iwan Satrawiguna came up with a modern American-Mediterranean concept, aimed at meeting the different lifestyle needs...

Suheri reaps success in life against all odds

Suheri reaps success in life against all oddsSusanna Tjokro, Contributor, Jakarta When accidents happen, sometimes the impact may be unbearable. It changes the way you live your life, particularly if it causes permanent damage, such as a physical disability.

'I like the scribble in secondhand books'

'I like the scribble in secondhand books'======================================================= After bringing the reality of life around us to the stage last week with his latest play marking Teater Mandiri's 33rd anniversary, Putu Wijaya is still going full steam.

TV Program: Sunday, May 23, 2004

TV Program: Sunday, May 23, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children's Program9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Pak Odor's Show5:00 Cartoon: Robocon7:00 News: Berita Malam7:30 TV Drama9:00 News:...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 23, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, May 23, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.

On a hope and a prayer

On a hope and a prayer Hope is the unifying factor for the pilgrims -- young and old, Indonesian or foreign -- visiting Sendangsono spring, the country's oldest pilgrimage site for Roman Catholics. From the main road, the pilgrims slowly make their way up the five- kilometer path to the site.

Writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition

Writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris When Elizabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were on hand.

JP/14/M00

JP/14/M00Photo captionsPhoto A: FijiJP/Dewi AnggraeniLooking out over the central business district in Suva, Fiji's capital. Despite political turbulence in recent years, life has returned to normal in Fiji.Photos B, C: FijiJP/Dewi AnggraeniA hotel garden in bloom outside Nadi, Fiji (photo left).

Tradition and modernity in the Pacific

Tradition and modernity in the PacificDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Suva/Vila The contingent of the Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih arrived in Fiji amid continuous rituals in the nation's last farewell to their founding father, former prime minister and president Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, who...

Vaccination benefits outweigh any potential risks

Vaccination benefits outweigh any potential risksHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A mother recently posted a message in a mailing list here, urging parents to be aware of mercury contained in some vaccines, which allegedly causes a condition with symptoms similar to autism.

Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feminist

Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feministJulia Suryakusuma Contributor JakartaNow that I have reached almost half a century, and been widowed for three years, the time has come to review my needs in life.

Musician Ian deals with rock's ups and downs

Musician Ian deals with rock's ups and downsHera Diani , The Jakarta Post, JakartaIan Antono is the epitome of the cool guitarist.The 54 year old keeps his words to a minimum, smokes a lot, is well-mannered and laid back, off and on stage.

The Presidential elections: A prognosis

The Presidential elections: A prognosisJusuf Wanandi Jakarta During a conference on the Indonesian elections held by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and the Asia Pacific School of Economics and Government (APSEG) at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra on...

French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition

French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor ParisWhen Elisabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were on...

Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feminist

Three's not a crowd: Polygamy a la feministJulia Suryakusuma, Contributor, Jakarta Now that I have reached almost half a century, and been widowed for three years, the time has come to review my needs in life.

Alleged maid abuser charged in Malaysia

Alleged maid abuser charged in MalaysiaAgencies Kuala Lumpur/Jakarta/KupangA Malaysian housewife alleged to have violently abused her teenage Indonesian maid was charged on Saturday, a day after the suspect's husband lodged a police report claiming the maid's injuries were self-inflicted.

Court denies Anwar bail request

Court denies Anwar bail requestMALAYSIA: Malaysia's highest court rejected on Saturday a request by jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim to be released on bail pending the outcome of his final appeal of a sodomy conviction.

French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese tradition

French writer Inandiak mirrors the Javanese traditionKunang Helmi-Picard Contributor ParisWhen Elizabeth Inandiak received the 2003 Literary Prize for Asia in March for her translation and adaptation of the early 19th century Javanese tale Serat Centhini, she was thankful that her parents were on...

House's interior is designed for the ages

House's interior is designed for the agesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When appointed to design the interior of a three-story townhouse, Iwan Satrawiguna came up with a modern American-Mediterranean concept, aimed at meeting the different lifestyle needs and preferences of a family...

Searching for a visionary leader

Searching for a visionary leaderElwin Tobing Iowa, U.S. In his speech accepting his nomination as the U.S. Democratic Party's 1992 presidential candidate, Bill Clinton said, "Where there is no vision, the people perish." This is true for individuals, corporations and so too for nations.

Oil price strength and its ramifications for Indonesia

Oil price strength and its ramifications for IndonesiaDavid E. Sumual Jakarta Soaring oil prices have again been creating headlines in the economic sections of most newspapers. After climbing about 40 percent last year, oil prices have continued to gyrate widely over the past two weeks.

Design not the be all and end all of fashion careers

Design not the be all and end all of fashion careersMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta It's the glamor factor that draws a lot of young people into fashion careers, usually as designers or models. Fashion designers and models sometimes emerge as celebrities because of their frequent exposure in the...

August set for transport council establishment

August set for transport council establishmentDamar Harsanto JakartaResponding to public criticism on the city's transportation policies, the Jakarta administration is to establish a Transportation Council in August at the latest. The deadline under Bylaw No.

Slank

SlankArtist : Slank Album : Road to Peace (Slank Records) When Slank vocalist Kaka yells, "Yo parents, learn how to understand your children!" in Gap, it tells us that while 20 years has passed, the band is still able to channel the voice of youth.

Fashion and food festival a mix of everything

Fashion and food festival a mix of everythingLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunday is the final day of the 2004 Jakarta Fashion and Food Festival at Kelapa Gading Permai residential area, North Jakarta, and it offers a wide array of events, from fashion shows to traditional dance, food...

Pick and choose the right watch

Pick and choose the right watch Singapore has long been a select shopping destination for Indonesians, even though they know they can get the same goods back home.Look no further than the example of the Cartier luxury watch.

Megawati orders the weeding out of RMS

Megawati orders the weeding out of RMSM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered here on Saturday the eradication of the separatist group, the South Maluku Republic (RMS), blamed for renewed clashes in Ambon last month, as Muslim protesters greeted her visit.

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The upcoming presidential elections: A prognosis Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta2. Elwin -- Searching for a visionary leader 1 X 30 Searching for a visionary leader Elwin Tobing Iowa, U.S.

Campaigns should be informative

Campaigns should be informativeFrom Koran TempoIndonesia's first direct presidential election is a great leap forward in the country's political history towards a government of the people. This is thanks to the successful amendment of the 1945 Constitution by the People's Consultative Assembly...