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Sun, 13 Jun 2004
Feng Shui masters revel as Asian property picks up
Feng Shui masters revel as Asian property picks upTara Joseph and Dominic Whiting, Reuters, Hong Kong/BangkokAsia's feng shui masters are thanking their lucky numbers as the ancient Chinese practice gains in popularity and the region's property markets are on the upturn.
Sun, 13 Jun 2004
China's south on Hong Kong menu
China's south on Hong Kong menuGregor Garbassen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Hong KongLooking for a Chinese meal in Hong Kong presents problems that few Europeans may have encountered on their usual trips to Chinese restaurants in their home countries.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Reporters seek help from rights body
Reporters seek help from rights body JAKARTA: Some 40 journalists and employees of Berita Buana daily reported PT Berita Media Buana Pers president director Rahim Soekasah and PT Bakrie Kapital Indonesia president commissioner Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie to the National Commission on Human Rights...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert
Regulations must reflect annulled articles: ExpertMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta A legal observer has urged the Constitutional Court to order state institutions to follow up its ruling annulling contentious articles of law by scrapping regulations involving such articles.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
3 x 12
3 x 12PAN expels 8 officials in Padang JP/5/emil2 x 27Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrest JP/5/VOLCANO1 x 9Hotels suffer after Bromo eruption JP/5/MUSIC2 x 30Central Sulawesi strives to revive traditional bamboo music
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Bird's-eye view of pollution
Bird's-eye view of pollution From Republika As an Indonesian, I am saddened to learn that the Ancol coastal area is now so polluted that many fish have been killed from the red tide phenomenon or toxic waste and oil spills.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guests
Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guestsAdianto P. Simamora, Jakarta Indonesia, the current chair of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will host a series of regional ministerial level meetings in Jakarta in the coming three weeks.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid
Hamzah denies plot to foil Amien's bid JAKARTA: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz denied on Friday accusations that he had cooperated with another presidential candidate, Megawati Soekarnoputri, to block Amien Rais' bid for the presidency.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Generational rift emerges in NU
Generational rift emerges in NUTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Intense competition for the millions of votes from members of the Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama has led to calls for neutrality by the youth affiliates ahead of the country's presidential election.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Hotel suffers after Bromo eruption
Hotel suffers after Bromo eruptionID Nugroho, Surabaya Hotels near the slopes of Mount Bromo reported on Friday that the number of tourists in the area had dropped significantly since Bromo erupted several days ago.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
SMP 56 open for new admissions amid dispute
SMP 56 open for new admissions amid disputeDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The operator of state middle school SMP 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, has opened for new student enrollment while the legal dispute over the property's ownership drags on.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women
A comparison of antimilitary sentiment and edict banning women Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta There has been much talk about who will win the presidential election and at least two major issues have been raised regarding the suitability of the candidates.The first is antimilitarism.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
RI to observe blood donor day
RI to observe blood donor day JAKARTA: Indonesia will observe every June 14 as Blood Donor Day, which will be marked this year by the signing of an agreement between the government, the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI), the International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC) and the World Health...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Two students invent firefighting robot
Two students invent firefighting robot JEMBER, East Java: Two students with the technical faculty of Muhammadiyah University in Jember regency, East Java province, have invented a firefighting robot (F2R).
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
More than half of ballot papers printed so far
More than half of ballot papers printed so farM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The logistical woes that afflicted the legislative elections seem unlikely to affect the July 5 presidential polls as three weeks before polling day the firms appointed by the General Elections Commission (KPU) have managed to...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
'The least we can do is not litter'
'The least we can do is not litter' Many environmental problems in the capital have remained unresolved because residents are unwilling to adopt a "green lifestyle". Worsening air and water pollution has begun to take its toll, with many people suffering from respiratory and other health problems.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'
Economic manifestos of candidates 'unrealistic'Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Various economic platforms set out by presidential candidates are seen not only as unrealistic and overly ambitious, but also more importantly lacking in details on how to achieve those targets.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
RI maid falls from S'pore flat, survives
RI maid falls from S'pore flat, survives SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid believed to be cleaning windows in a Singapore flat fell three storeys and survived, news reports said on Friday.The 26-year-old woman was in stable condition at the National University Hospital.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
The region's concerns over Indonesia's developments
The region's concerns over Indonesia's developmentsHanys Salmi Kuala Lumpur The current social-political developments in our giant neighbor Indonesia have become the focus of attention in the Southeast Asian region.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sheraton offers special weekend package
Sheraton offers special weekend package YOGYAKARTA: Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa on Jl. Laksda Adisucipto is offering a special weekend package for Rp 350,000 net per night in its Deluxe Garden View rooms.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sleman to publish performance report
Sleman to publish performance report YOGYAKARTA: The Sleman regency administration has made a breakthrough in upholding transparency and accountability as it plans to publish performance reports of the administration in the mass media.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry
Rented boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dryLeony Aurora, Jakarta During the rainy season, shoppers at traditional markets are sure to get their shoes -- and possibly, trousers -- muddy, but customers at Kramatjati Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, can shop worry-free.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2ASEAN as a single market and production base Romeo A. Reyes Jakarta At their Bali Summit of October 2003, ASEAN Leaders declared the establishment of an ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) as one of the three pillars of a broader ASEAN Community.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta gears up for many VIP guests
Jakarta gears up for many VIP guests Adianto P. Simamora JakartaIndonesia, the current chair of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), will host a series of regional ministerial level meetings in Jakarta in the coming three weeks.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Soldiers tried for fueling separatism
Soldiers tried for fueling separatism AMBON, Maluku: Three soldiers stood trial at a military court in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Friday for allegedly backing separatism in the troubled city.The defendants -- First Pvt. Sukino, First Pvt. Jalian and Second Pvt.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jakarta campaign teams shift strategy
Jakarta campaign teams shift strategyBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Campaigners for presidential candidates realize they need to do much more legwork rather than waste time and money in gathering people to sparse campaign rallies.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) hosted on Friday a dialog between 44 professional and community organizations and campaign teams of all presidential candidates in the July 5 elections.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
MONDAY
MONDAYCiliwung River The Jakarta Post published a photograph on June 9 of Ciliwung River in Dukuh Atas, South Jakarta, and quoted residents as saying the water emitted a putrid stench. Dukuh Atas residents are not the only sufferers.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Sleman uses natural predators against ravaging mice
Sleman uses natural predators against ravaging miceSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Sleman, Yogyakarta Years of uncontrolled use of pesticides and insecticides has resulted in an increased mice population, much to the misery of local farmers.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
June 14, 2004
June 14, 2004Prudent ruling at last The Supreme Court, as widely expected, duly overturned the Jakarta Commercial Court's bankruptcy ruling of April 23 against the Indonesian subsidiary of British insurance company Prudential PLC, asserting that the case had been mishandled.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Jamsostek prepares Rp 22.5 billion for SMEs
Jamsostek prepares Rp 22.5 billion for SMEsRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek has prepared Rp 22.5 billion (US$2.6 million) in credits and training funds for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) this year to support the government's program of empowering the types...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrest
Terror suspect to challenge police in court over arrestRuslan Sangadji, Palu A man, who is being detained by police in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu on charges of murdering prosecutor Ferry Silalahi, plans to sue them for what he claims was a wrongful arrest.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Court urged to scrap contentious articles
Court urged to scrap contentious articlesMuninggar Sri Saraswati JakartaA legal observer has urged the Constitutional Court to order state institutions to follow up its ruling annulling contentious articles of law by scrapping regulations involving such articles.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Counterfeit cash sees rise during campaign: Police
Counterfeit cash sees rise during campaign: PoliceAbdul Khalik/Tony Hotland, Jakarta The amount of counterfeit money circulating in the country increased just before and during the April 5 legislative elections, authorities have said.National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
PAN expels 8 officials in Padang
PAN expels 8 officials in PadangSyofiardi Bachyul JB, Padang The central board of the National Mandate Party (PAN) has dismissed eight of its West Sumatra councillors who were recently convicted by the Padang District Court in a graft case involving 43 councillors.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
TPJ work to disrupt water supply
TPJ work to disrupt water supply JAKARTA: City water supplier PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) plans to carry out maintenance work to its Pulo Gadung facility from June 15 to June 17.The work will affect water supply to consumers in Balai Pustaka, Pulomas, Salemba, Cempaka Baru, Gading Permai, Sindang,...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Official's daughter nabbed for drugs
Official's daughter nabbed for drugsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Jakarta Police have arrested the daughter of former top official for alleged possession of illicit drugs.An investigator from the city police narcotics division, who requested anonymity, said on Friday that the police intended to raid a...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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Da'i views foreign intel as warning 2. 2 x 32 Police cross-check Puteh's testimony Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert 4. 2 x 24 'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: House 5. 1 x 32 Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guests
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Stay-away legislators may be named and shamed
Stay-away legislators may be named and shamed Kurniawan Hari JakartaA senior leader of the House of Representatives (DPR) has urged House members to improve their attendance record before the current sitting ends in September or else face moral punishment from the people.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Foreign troops 'not option' for Malacca Strait
Foreign troops 'not option' for Malacca StraitPatrick Chalmers, Reuters/ Kuala Lumpur Foreign troops are not part of any plan to boost security in the Strait of Malacca, a vital sea lane carrying a third of world trade, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Pedestrian walkways
Pedestrian walkways are the soul of Jakarta Nirwono Joga Jakarta2. Simon -- Learning of the arts is much needed 1 x 30 Art classes needed in schools Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
No mention of the environment
No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard.An article in The Jakarta Post on June 5 commented that environmentalists were "up in arms" that none of the parties were...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: House
'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: HouseKurniawan Hari, Jakarta A senior leader of the House of Representatives (DPR) has urged House members to improve their attendance record before the current sitting ends in September or else face moral punishment from the people.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Arts market marks rector's birthday
Arts market marks rector's birthday SEMARANG: A three-day arts market was held from Monday to Wednesday this week in the campus of Diponegoro University (Undip) in Semarang, Central Java, to celebrate the 60th birthday of its rector Eko Budihardjo.The campus, located on Jl.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
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Da'i views foreign intel as warning 2. 2 x 32 Police cross-check Puteh's testimony Regulations must reflect annulled articles: Expert 4. 2 x 24 'Hooky' lawmakers may be named and shamed: House 5. 1 x 32 Jakarta gears up for ASEAN guests
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Eight people killed in Tegal bus crash
Eight people killed in Tegal bus crashNana Rukmana, Tegal Another tragedy has hit the north coast highway in Central Java, this time involving a collision between a bus and a minibus in Tegal regency, which killed at least eight people and injured 15 others, five of whom are seriously injured.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Campaigns light on the festivities
Campaigns light on the festivitiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In comparison with the legislative campaigns across the city in March, the ongoing presidential campaigns are obviously muted.Despite sprawling banners, posters and other paraphernalia depicting the candidates and their slogans on the...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
1. SOPRAN 2x20
1. SOPRAN 2x20 'Sopranos' reaches season's aria ala Mob 2. VIDEO 2x24 Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe haven 3. KINDER 1x28 Children play nature's peacemaker 4. TOP 1x30 Usher burns Top 10 for 5th week
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Pedestrian walkways are the soul of Jakarta
Pedestrian walkways are the soul of JakartaNirwono Joga, Jakarta The best planning is early planning. A city is to be built in phases according to its master plan and available budget, instead of being fragmentarily designed in the process.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
KPU hosts dialog
KPU hosts dialog with campaigners JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) hosted on Friday a dialog between 44 professional and community organizations and campaign teams of all presidential candidates in the July 5 elections.