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Complacency: Indonesia's democratic deficit Adam Tyson Toronto2. Romeo -- Indonesia's progress towards the Millennium Development Goals 1 x 30 RI progress to development goals Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta

JP/9/Cricket

JP/9/CricketJapan to host first ever international tournament The Jakarta Post JakartaFour ICC East Asia-Pacific countries -- Fiji, Indonesia, Japan and Tonga -- will compete in the ICC East Asia-Pacific Cricket Challenge 2004 event, The winner will compete with another EAP nation, Papua New...

Police officers take over IAIN rector's office after clash

Police officers take over IAIN rector's office after clashSlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Police officers took over on Tuesday the rector's office of the Sunan Kalijaga State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN Sunan Kalijaga), which had been occupied by IAIN students for eight days.

Foreign investors eye Sunda Kelapa harbor

Foreign investors eye Sunda Kelapa harborBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Numerous foreign businesspeople have expressed interest in investing in and managing potential tourist attractions in northern Jakarta, but first want the city administration to demonstrate its commitment to infrastructure...

JP/5/IAIN

JP/5/IAINPolice take over IAIN rector's officeSlamet Susanto Yogyakarta Police officers took over on Tuesday the rector's office of the Sunan Kalijaga State Institute for Islamic Studies (IAIN Sunan Kalijaga), which had been occupied by IAIN students for eight days.

Fuel subsidy could triple to Rp 40 trillion

Fuel subsidy could triple to Rp 40 trillionFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government fuel subsidy this year may nearly triple to around Rp 40 trillion (about US$4.35 billion) due to soaring oil prices, the state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina said on Tuesday.

Printers paid well for ballot papers

Printers paid well for ballot papersMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Several firms that won the tender to print ballot papers for the April 5 legislative election have said that they earned large profits from the printing job, raising concerns that the General Elections Commission (KPU) may have...

Wiranto case unlikely to be sent to Interpol

Wiranto case unlikely to be sent to Interpol EAST TIMOR: East Timor's top prosecutor said on Tuesday it would not be in his country's interest to forward to Interpol an arrest warrant for Indonesian presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto.

No minister asks for leave for presidential campaign

No minister asks for leave for presidential campaignFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta With just one week to go before the campaign period starts none of the Cabinet ministers, who plan to campaign for presidential candidates, have officially requested leave.

[i]Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Secretary for Financial

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Frederick S. Ma paid a two-day visit to Indonesia this week as part of his tour of Southeast Asia to discuss economic issues and to promote the bond market.

Prudential seeks out-of-court settlement

Prudential seeks out-of-court settlement Insurance firm PT Prudential Life Assurance said it was seeking an out-of-court settlement with a former insurance agent, Lee Bong Siong, to resolve a controversial bankruptcy case filed by the latter.Prudential president Charlie E.

Stakeholders told to fight poverty

Stakeholders told to fight povertyP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Lack of seriousness, coordination and integrated cooperation among stakeholders has hindered efforts to eradicate poverty in the country."The government should involve more private sector companies and non-governmental organizations to take...

Pondok Indah shops have permits

Pondok Indah shops have permitsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Entrepreneurs who use residential buildings as commercial and business premises in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta, assert that they have obtained permits from various agencies of the city administration.

Police, KPK probe corruption cases involving Puteh

Police, KPK probe corruption cases involving PutehAbdul Khalik and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The National Police and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) separately announced on Tuesday they would investigate corruption cases in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) that allegedly involve...

Solahuddin Wahid clarifies

Solahuddin Wahid clarifies Having read the news report on page one of The Jakarta Post on May 21, under the title of Wiranto clear of rights abuse: Solahuddin, I, as the resource person for this news report, have my objections, particularly to paragraph three of the report, which reads: "It is now...

1. PERTAMINA: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS

1. PERTAMINA: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Fuel subsidy could triple to Rp 40 trillion 2. NAJAF: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS Holiest Shiite shrine takes hit 3. AMNESTY: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS U.S.-led war on terrorism bereft of principle: Amnesty 4.

Still hope for justice

Still hope for justice More than a week has passed since the Padang District Court sentenced 43 members of West Sumatra's 55-strong provincial legislature to prison for corruption, besides ordering the guilty legislators to return the embezzled money in full and pay more than a Rp 100 hundred...

Councillor jailed over fake diploma

Councillor jailed over fake diploma BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Tanjungkarang High Court endorsed on Tuesday a verdict by a lower court that sentenced councillor Dwi Sutarno to 10 months in jail with a probation period of 20 months, for forging a school diploma.

Padang councillors to be tried soon

Padang councillors to be tried soon PADANG, West Sumatra: Ten of a total 45 Padang councillors charged with graft will go on trial soon, after officials at Padang Prosecutor's Office handed over on Tuesday dossiers on the 10 to Padang District Court.

Astra ups stake in Astra Agro

Astra ups stake in Astra Agro JAKARTA: Automotive giant PT Astra International has spent around Rp 34.6 billion (US$3.8 million) on 15.97 million shares in its plantation subsidiary PT Astra Agro Lestari, at a price of Rp 2,166 per share.

Headings for page 8

Headings for page 81. IKAN -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 4/2 (2x24) Domestic waste pollution killed the fish: Nabiel 2. HOUSE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 4/1 (1x28) Pondok Indah shops have permits 3. ASABA -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x20) Prosecutors seek capital punishment for Gunawan 4.

More funds needed for interns: KPKI

More funds needed for interns: KPKI JAKARTA: The Indonesian Medical Education Committee (KPKI) demanded the government on Tuesday to allocate more funds for doctors while they are doing their internships.The KPKI said that currently the government allocated just Rp 6 million (US$666.

Soenarno named acting transportation minister

Soenarno named acting transportation minister JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri appointed on Tuesday Minister of Settlements and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno as the acting minister of transportation to replace Agum Gumelar.

KPK tells public not to expect too much

KPK tells public not to expect too muchMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Like Rome not being built in a day, it will take the nation a long time to see high-profile corruptors sent to jail despite the establishment of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).

1. TNI: 55 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 20

1. TNI: 55 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 20 Another bomb kills 1 in Ambon, 2 others defused 2. CAMPAIGN: 40 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 13 KPU rules on campaign agenda, five zones 3. BOND: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 27 Govt cancels Rp 3.5t bond issue 4. MEDICAL: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 36 Medical council may be independent

Cases of abuse of Indonesian workers expected to continue

Cases of abuse of Indonesian workers expected to continueRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta The violence against Indonesian workers employed as maids overseas could increase in the future because of the absence of an effective mechanism to monitor their condition, according to experts on the subject.

TV Program: Wednesday, May 26, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, May 26, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

KPU rules on campaign zones and agenda

KPU rules on campaign zones and agendaM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta After a lengthy scramble between the presidential candidates' campaign teams over the most rewarding venues and dates, the General Elections Commission (KPU) completed on Tuesday a campaign schedule in which the country is divided...

HONG KONG (AP): A Hong Kong woman pleaded innocent to charges

HONG KONG (AP): A Hong Kong woman pleaded innocent to charges that she repeatedly punched and slapped an Indonesian maid, an official and a newspaper said on Friday.

Yogya organic cafe opens doors

Yogya organic cafe opens doorsTarko Sudiarno, Yogyakarta Stay healthy in style is the motto of Sobo Cafe, which is located across Puro Pakualaman, Yogyakarta, the palace residence of the Paku Alam royal family.

Susilo to choose Cabinet this week

Susilo to choose Cabinet this week JAKARTA: Presidential front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is expected to unveil a tentative cabinet after he returns from a minor haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, a party official said.

JP/9/Cricket

JP/9/CricketJapan to host first ever International tournamentThe Jakarta Post JakartaFour ICC East Asia-Pacific countries - Fiji, Indonesia, Japan and Tonga - will compete in the ICC East Asia-Pacific Cricket Challenge 2004 event, with the winner joining another EAP nation, Papua New Guinea,...

New salary system proposed

New salary system proposedTony Hotland, Jakarta A Washington D.C.-based organization has proposed to regional administrations a new remuneration system for their staff in a bid to improve their performance in providing services to the public.

JP/5/PAUS

JP/5/PAUSFifty whales stranded in BanyuwangiID Nugroho SurabayaFifty whales, which were stranded on Ancol beach, Banyuwangi, East Java, on Saturday, were successfully returned to the sea at high tide on Sunday night, but one died of heat exposure.

Two drown in Belawan river

Two drown in Belawan river MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two people were killed in an apparent drowning as they were swept away in a river that flows through Pancurbatu subdistrict, Deliserdang regency, North Sumatra, police said on Monday.

PT KAI to link Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Rasuna Said via railway station

PT KAI to link Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Rasuna Said via railway stationDamar Harsanto, Jakarta State railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) will extend Dukuh Atas railway station on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, in the direction of Jl. H.R.

Now is the time to draft 'strong government' agenda

Now is the time to draft 'strong government' agendaLeon Agusta, Jakarta It is unlikely anyone would deny that Indonesia could use a strong and steady guiding hand during the ongoing period of reform and transition from 32 years of authoritarian military rule to a democratic government and a strong...

JP/5/GADIS

JP/5/GADISWalhi demands end to mining operations in Batang Gadis forestApriadi Gunawan MedanThe Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) demanded on Monday that the government stop gold mining in the Batang Gadis National Park, Mandailing Natal regency here, saying that it would damage the...

Ransom paid for four hostages: KL

Ransom paid for four hostages: KL MALAYSIA: Four hostages kidnapped from a Malaysian resort on Borneo island were released from an eight-month ordeal allegedly at the hands of al-Qaeda-linked Moro militants after a ransom was paid, police said on Monday.

Pasar Festival sees drop in visitors

Pasar Festival sees drop in visitorsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Tenants in Pasar Festival, a shopping center connected to the Soemantri Brodjonegoro sports complex in Kuningan, South Jakarta, have had to endure a drop in the number of visitors since Carrefour hypermarket moved out in February.

Building collapses injuring workers

Building collapses injuring workers JAKARTA: A shop-house under construction in Sunter, North Jakarta, collapsed on Monday at around 3 p.m., injuring at least a dozen construction workers.The building collapsed when the workers were trying to fill in a column with cement for the third story of the...

Technical errors mark first teleconference trials

Technical errors mark first teleconference trialsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Technical errors marred the first teleconference trials on electoral disputes between the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the General Elections Commission (KPU) heard by the Constitutional Court on Monday.

Indofood, Medco to issue bonds

Indofood, Medco to issue bondsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the world's largest instant noodle maker, plans to issue up to Rp 1 trillion (US$111 million) worth of bonds in June to refinance part of its maturing debts.

Korean exporters to visit RI

Korean exporters to visit RI JAKARTA: As many as 10 South Korean food and drink exporters are to visit Indonesia to explore opportunities to sell their products in the country.They will display their products at an exhibition on June 28 at Hilton Hotel, according to a media statement.

21 police officers to face court over Flores shooting incident

21 police officers to face court over Flores shooting incidentYemris Fointuna, Kupang After being found guilty by the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) police disciplinary committee last week, three middle-ranking and 18 low-ranking policemen are now facing trial in court to account for their alleged...

HI employees appoint YLBHI lawyers

HI employees appoint YLBHI lawyers JAKARTA: A total of 56 former employees of Hotel Indonesia, which is now under renovation, have appointed the Foundation of the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI) as their legal representation.

Police detain MMI members for paramilitary training

Police detain MMI members for paramilitary trainingBlontank Poer and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Surakarta/Jakarta Police questioned dozens of members of the Indonesian Mujahiddin Council (MMI) for allegedly taking part in paramilitary training in the Tawangmangu jungle of Karanganyar, Central Java.

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 25, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 25, 2004 Performances* Sundanese Traditional Drama, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 29. * Theater, Croisades by Alain Papin, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m.

Defendant abducted by fellow students

Defendant abducted by fellow students JAKARTA: About 100 university students attending the trial of Marsahala Napitupulu "abducted" him from East Jakarta District Court after the trial on Monday.He had been charged with "unpleasant conduct" after he allegedly set fire to Golkar Party flags during...

Gus Dur sues KPU, govt and doctors

Gus Dur sues KPU, govt and doctorsM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid filed on Monday a civil suit against three institutions he deems responsible for disqualifying him from the July 5 direct presidential election.