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Hypermarkets to be banned from regencies

Hypermarkets to be banned from regenciesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is currently revising the existing regulations on the retail sector with the aim of preventing modern retailers from entering regencies, to protect local traditional markets, a senior official at...

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~FOR ADS Freeport Publishing date: June 05 Biodiversity studies in Papua: A harbinger for future protectionSimon Sinaga Public Relations staff PT Freeport Indonesia TIMIKA: From the world's longest lizard to its most exotic bird species, the southern region of the sparsely populated Papua province...

Danny elected new West Java governor

Danny elected new West Java governorYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung For the first time in 30 years West Java has a governor with a nonmilitary background, following the gubernatorial election here on Thursday that ended with supporters from the losing candidate rioting inside the...

1. DEMO: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30

1. DEMO: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Foreigners deported for rallying 2. QUAKE: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Quake risk for RI capital 'very high' 3. ACEH: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Raids give Acehnese the jitters 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 'Reform makes the rich richer, the poor poorer' 5.

Foreigners deported for rallying

Foreigners deported for rallyingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four foreigners were deported to their home countries on Thursday for committing what immigration officials called "a dangerous activity" by participating in a rally to protest the Indonesian government's decision to launch a...

IBRA to initiate Bank Lippo sale during June

IBRA to initiate Bank Lippo sale during JuneDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects to start the sale of a majority stake in Bank Lippo next month, provided it gains the backing of the House of Representatives later this month.

S. Korea's economy grows 3.7%

S. Korea's economy grows 3.7% SEOUL: South Korea's economy grew 3.7 percent year-on-year during the first quarter to March, slightly weaker than expected, the central Bank of Korea (BoK) said on Thursday.

Rival camps set for PPP chairmanship race

Rival camps set for PPP chairmanship raceA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five provincial chapters of the United Development Party (PPP) announced their support for the reelection of Hamzah Haz on Thursday, but demanded that in return he recruit young cadres to fill 70 percent of positions...

New marine battalion inducted

New marine battalion inducted JAKARTA: The Navy inaugurated the establishment of a new marine infantry battalion during a ceremony at the Cilandak Marine Headquarters in Jakarta on Thursday.Navy chief of staff Adm.

Suicides on the rise in Gunung Kidul

Suicides on the rise in Gunung Kidul YOGYAKARTA: Police said that cases of suicide in the regency of Gunnungkidul have risen sharply during the first quarter of this year, with 13 cases, compared to 16 cases in all of 2002.Gunnungkidul Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Villagers claim TNI murdered 10 civilians in cold blood

Villagers claim TNI murdered 10 civilians in cold bloodAgencies, Bireuen, Aceh Indonesian troops murdered 10 civilians in cold blood, including a 12-year old boy, at a shrimp farm in Peusangan district, Bireuen Regency, Aceh early Wednesday morning, villagers claim.

Semen Gresik April cement sales fall

Semen Gresik April cement sales fall JAKARTA:Indonesia's cement maker PT Semen Gresik Thursday said its total cement sales fell 20 percent to 992,388 metric tons in April from 1.233 million tons in April last year.

The race among parties

The race among parties The reform movement has been fighting for its life amid increasing uncertainties. To certain groups of students, the reform movement has been dead, thus they urge President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz to resign for failing to maintain the spirit of...

Bank Mandiri to meet investors on $300m sale

Bank Mandiri to meet investors on $300m saleBloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank Mandiri will contact investors from today as it prepares to raise as much as $300 million in Indonesia's biggest initial share sale since November 1996, said a banker involved in the sale.

Rights court acquit former East Timor military commander

Rights court acquit former East Timor military commanderMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ad hoc human rights tribunal acquitted on Thursday former East Timor Military commander Brig. Gen.

Cash-less parking system on trial

Cash-less parking system on trialZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta The new on-street parking system, which will provide parking attendants with handheld computers, is to be launched on May 28 on Jl. Agus Salim, Central Jakarta, an official said on Thursday, but most of the parking attendants...

Destroying school buildings unacceptable

Destroying school buildings unacceptable Since the military offensive was launched on Monday, at least 183 schools have reportedly been torched and destroyed in the restive province of Aceh.We were informed that it was the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) that was behind the destruction, but GAM apparently...

Police arrest alleged terrorist bomber

Police arrest alleged terrorist bomberThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: An alleged member of regional terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) had been arrested for his alleged role in a church bombing in December 2000 and for hiding a Bali bomb suspect, National Police said Thursday.

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No Indonesia without Aceh Lela E. Madjiah Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta2. Inqui22 -- A more balanced Mindanao agenda 1 X 30 A more balanced Mindanao agenda Amando Doronila Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila3.

Malaysia boosts patrols near Aceh to stop refugees fleeing

Malaysia boosts patrols near Aceh to stop refugees fleeing fighting Associated Press Kuala LumpurMalaysian authorities said Wednesday they have increased patrols along the border with Indonesia's Sumatra island to intercept people who try to may flee fighting in Aceh province.

'KPU lacks transparency'

'KPU lacks transparency'Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday 150 members of all 30 provincial General Elections Commissions (KPUDs), including the Jakarta KPUD, after the commission conducted a suitability test on 300 candidates...

Yogyakarta hosts int'l meeting on sustainable development

Yogyakarta hosts int'l meeting on sustainable developmentSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Experts, government officials and activists representing the Asia Pacific region gathered on Wednesday in Yogykarta for a three day meeting to discuss cleaner production methods and a sustainable...

On visa policy

On visa policy I refer to the article by Junita Sitorus titled Why we need changes in RI's visa policy published in The Jakarta Post on May 19, 2003.If a 60-day visa facility resulted in criminal offenses such as drug smuggling, how is a 30-day facility going to curb this? Would you please explain...

Economic fallout of Aceh war will spread

Economic fallout of Aceh war will spreadMartin P.H. Panggabean Visiting Researcher Institute of Southeast Asian Studies The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore It shouldn't just be the people of Aceh who are concerned that last-minute peace negotiations have failed in Tokyo.

Web portal to boost trade with Singapore

Web portal to boost trade with SingaporeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to help improve bilateral economic relations between Indonesia and Singapore, a special web portal called Network Indonesia Portal (http://www.iesingapore.com/networkindonesia) was launched late on Tuesday.

KPU elects members of Jakarta KPUD

KPU elects members of Jakarta KPUDArya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has failed to be accountable in the selection of members of the provincial General Elections Commissions (KPUD), according to an analyst.

Ambon Police arrest seven suspects over Acehnese murders

Ambon Police arrest seven suspects over Acehnese murdersMuhammad Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku Police arrested on Wednesday seven men who are suspected of being behind the recent kidnapping and murder of three Acehnese men, but officers remained in the dark over the motive.

QSAR, a pebble in the shoe for Hamzah Haz

QSAR, a pebble in the shoe for Hamzah HazA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Support is mounting for Hamzah Haz to be reelected as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), but his journey to the top will not be as smooth as expected.

Prosecutor sentenced for fraud

Prosecutor sentenced for fraudTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another slap in the face for justice in Indonesia, a court sentenced a whistle-blowing prosecutor on Wednesday to a lenient jail term for fraud involving Rp 480 million (US$56,470).

[b]Election candidates

Election candidates should be testedFrom Kompas Top management of banks and state-owned enterprises, as well as officials at some state institutions now undergo a test of their suitability.If this test had been conducted much earlier, many of the banks in this country would not have gone bankrupt...

Bajaj Auto, TVS may open plants in Asia, Latin America

Bajaj Auto, TVS may open plants in Asia, Latin AmericaBloomberg, Mumbai, India Bajaj Auto Ltd. and TVS Motor Co., India's second- and third- biggest motorcycle makers, may open factories in Latin America and Southeast Asia, where they say customers demand a similar type of product as at home.

Stop the bloodshed in Aceh

Stop the bloodshed in AcehThe Asahi Shimbun, Tokyo Peace talks between the Indonesian government and separatist rebels from Aceh province held in Tokyo broke off Sunday with no agreement. Within hours, Indonesia's President Megawati Soekarnoputri declared effective martial law in Aceh and ordered...

Economic fallout of Aceh war will spread

Economic fallout of Aceh war will spreadMartin P.H. Panggabean, Visiting Researcher, Institute of Southeast Asian, StudiesThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore It shouldn't just be the people of Aceh who are concerned that last- minute peace negotiations have failed in Tokyo, and that war...

E. Nusa Tenggara short teachers

E. Nusa Tenggara short teachers ~KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Children throughout East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) face a shortage of teachers from kindergarten to senior high school, officials said.The deputy secretary of the provincial teachers support committee, Ismail Kasim, said on Wednesday the...

Election commission appoints members of provincial boards

Election commission appoints members of provincial boardsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) appointed on Wednesday 150 people in 30 provinces as members of provincial elections commissions (KPUDs).

On visa policy

On visa policy I refer to the article by Junita Sitorus titled Why we need changes in RI's visa policy published in The Jakarta Post on May 19, 2003.If a 60-day visa facility resulted in criminal offenses such as drug smuggling, how is a 30-day facility going to curb this? Would you please explain...

Legislators urge rehab for drug addicts

Legislators urge rehab for drug addicts JAMBI, Jambi: Parents with drug-addicted children should bring them to the mental hospital for rehabilitation, urged councillors dismayed by the lack of drug addicts undergoing treatment.

JP/13/Blum

JP/13/BlumSBI rate down to 10.68%The Jakarta Post JakartaBank Indonesia on Wednesday cut its benchmark interest rate to 10.68 percent, a day after newly-appointed central bank Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah pledged to maintain the current declining trend in the rate.

Cost to be a teacher

Cost to be a teacherFrom KompasAs in the New Order period, graft practices continue to prevail in the recruitment of teachers, school principals and other civil servants throughout Indonesia.The selection of teachers as government employees in Cirebon and the surrounding regency during 2000/2001 is...

Casualties rise as offensive intensifies

Casualties rise as offensive intensifiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe Casualties rose on Wednesday as the Indonesian Military (TNI) mounted massive attacks on strongholds of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Bireuen, North Aceh, and Aceh Besar.

Mega asked to change envoy posts

Mega asked to change envoy postsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has recommended that President Megawati Soekarnoputri change the country destinations of four ambassadorial candidates on the ground that they were unfit for their respective posts...

BNI plans to double dollar bonds issue

BNI plans to double dollar bonds issueRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank in terms of assets, plans to double the size of its U.S.

SBI rate down to 10.68%

SBI rate down to 10.68%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia cut its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday to 10.68 percent, a day after newly appointed central bank Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah pledged to maintain the current declining trend in the rate.

Aspac looking for IBL crown

Aspac looking for IBL crown JAKARTA: Aspac Texmaco is seeking to continue its winning form, which has given it three consecutive championships in the now-obsolete professional competition known as Kobatama, in the newly established Indonesian Basketball League (IBL).

W. Java councillors named suspects

W. Java councillors named suspectsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Prosecutors named three West Java deputy council speakers as suspects in a graft case related to last year's controversy over a Rp 25 billion (US$2.9 million) gift to all 100 councillors.

No Indonesia without Aceh

No Indonesia without AcehLela E. Madjiah, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, JakartaForce won't solve Indonesia's problems in Aceh- U.S. Australia concerned about loss of life in Aceh. U.S. calls for resumption of negotiations in separatist conflict.

East Nusa Tenggara lacks teachers

East Nusa Tenggara lacks teachers KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Children throughout East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) face a shortage of teachers, totaling 18,000 from kindergarten to senior high school, officials said.How many teachers were needed for each school remained unclear.

W. Lombok nets biggest drug cache

W. Lombok nets biggest drug cache MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Police in West Lombok regency seized 3.6 kilograms of marijuana from a suspected drug dealer, the regency's biggest drug catch so far this year.

W. Lombok nets biggest drug cache

W. Lombok nets biggest drug cache MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Police in West Lombok regency seized 3.6 kilograms of marijuana from a suspected drug dealer, the regency's biggest drug catch so far this year.

Police shut file on McDonald's boss

Police shut file on McDonald's boss JAKARTA: Police said on Wednesday that they had closed the file on the Rp 40 billion corruption case implicating the American fast-food restaurant boss, Bambang Rachmadi, as they had failed to find any strong evidence to prove a violation.