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Schoolgirl gives birth

Schoolgirl gives birth SEMARANG, Central Java: A 17-year-old student of a state-run high school in Banyumanik, Semarang, gave birth while sitting her final examination, Antara reported on Sunday.The student, identified only as SL, reportedly delivered the birth inside the school's restroom and then...

Retailers seek permission to sell banned groceries

Retailers seek permission to sell banned groceries JAKARTA (JP): Retailers said they would comply with the Food and Drug Control Agency's (BPOM) order to remove 356 allegedly illegally imported food products from store shelves, but in turn demanded that the government speed up its licensing...

Plant street vendors escape raids

Plant street vendors escape raidsBy Hera Diani JAKARTA (JP): There is a type of street vendor that does not have to worry too much about getting raided by City Public Order officers. These vendors are sidewalk plant businesses.Why? Perhaps because they help green the city.

Dabbaransi wins IBF presidency

Dabbaransi wins IBF presidency SEVILLE, Spain (Agencies): Thailand's Korn Dabbaransi was elected on Sunday as the new president of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) 24 hours after the federation's official nominee, the Sultan of Brunei, pulled out of the race.

Currency analyst sees rupiah constrained by political moves

Currency analyst sees rupiah constrained by political moves JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid's move last week to fire a number of Cabinet members will likely reverse the rupiah's upward movement against the U.S. dollar, currency analysts say.

Makassar immigration sends 45 Iraqi refugees to Bogor

Makassar immigration sends 45 Iraqi refugees to Bogor MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi (JP): As many as 45 Iraqis, from a total of 143 foreign refugees being held at the Makassar Immigration Office since May 16 for illegal entry into the country, were on Saturday shipped to Bogor, assisted by the...

Seville defeat 'won't harm shuttlers' showing'

Seville defeat 'won't harm shuttlers' showing' JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's 3-1 defeat by defending champion China in the Sudirman Cup mixed team event on Sunday will not affect shuttlers' performance in the World Championships at the San Pablo Stadium, Seville, Spain.

4,504 officers sent to protect refugees

4,504 officers sent to protect refugees KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara (JP): No less than 4,504 security personnel from the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police have been deployed to safeguard Wednesday's registration when East Timorese refugees will decide whether they wish to return to the territory...

Agum installed to replace Susilo

Agum installed to replace Susilo JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid installed on Saturday former communications minister Agum Gumelar as the new Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs, in the absence of Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Agum's predecessor...

Sukarno, the architecture of the capital city

Sukarno, the architecture of the capital cityBy Marco Kusumawijaya JAKARTA (JP): The most physical of all Sukarno's legacies is the architecture of the city of Jakarta.This year, on his 100th birthday, the most difficult of all the current artistic challenges in the city is how to physically...

OshKosh B'Gosh is back

OshKosh B'Gosh is back JAKARTA (JP): What do the former president of the United States Ronald Reagan, Crown Prince William and his brother Prince Harry have in common? They all have worn OshKosh B'Gosh playwear as children.

KL on alert for kidnapping

KL on alert for kidnapping KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi has ordered that intelligence gathering along the coastal borders of Sabah and its surrounding islands be stepped up, a news report said Saturday.

Make wonton snacks the quick and easy way

Make wonton snacks the quick and easy way JAKARTA (JP): Ever heard, or even savored, fried wonton? The dish is one variety of the popular Chinese dim sum, usually served before a main meal.Here is a recipe for this crispy, tasty snack that includes a guide on how to prepare Prawns in Soya Sauce,...

Blast

Blast Bush urges Arafat to condemn blast in Israel. Page 2 Tunisia Tunisia: A country of various landscapes. Page 4Java Courses preserve Javanese heritage. Page 5Pill Contraceptive pill -- the revolution you can swallow. Page 8Music Jamrud's new album 'Ningrat'cements status as top band.

Information about Sukarno 'distorted' during New Order

Information about Sukarno 'distorted' during New Order JAKARTA (JP): Political restrictions imposed by the New Order regime have contributed to the younger generations' ignorance about founding president Sukarno, Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra said during a book launch here on Saturday.

New TV stations: Hoping for high, hit by rupiah's fall

New TV stations: Hoping for high, hit by rupiah's fallBy Antariksawan Jusuf JAKARTA (JP): The clock to the October deadline is ticking loudly for four hopeful Indonesian television stations, and current political and economic conditions are certainly not on their side.

RI kids, a jumbo market

RI kids, a jumbo marketBy Rikza Abdullah Indonesian children are a huge market in the country but producers and advertisers have yet to optimize efforts to develop this potential. JAKARTA (JP): A primary market, Indonesian children have a total annual income of about Rp 5 trillion, said a business...

Still Playing

Still Playing JAKARTA (JP): This long weekend would be the ideal time to watch your favorite movies. The Jakarta Post's contributor Joko E.H. Anwar has some suggestions for movie buffs. Antitrust (Thriller/Science Fiction, 108 minutes).

Play it safe with your child

Play it safe with your childBy Martina Zainal JAKARTA (JP): Few parents realize the maze of pitfalls they face in choosing toys for their children.It used to be that if you had a girl, she played with dolls. If you had a boy, he played with cars (or guns if you are military-minded).

Government sticks strictly to preventative measures on FMD

Government sticks strictly to preventative measures on FMDBy Mangku Sitepoe JAKARTA (JP): Among countries worldwide, only Canada, the U.S., Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia are free from foot and mouth (FMD) disease.Indonesia is trying its hardest to remain free from this contagious disease.

No paper

No paper In observance of Prophet Muhammad's birthday, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Monday. The Post will appear again on Tuesday. -- Publisher

History of Dutch civil service in Irian Jaya

History of Dutch civil service in Irian JayaBELANDA DI IRIAN JAYA; (Amtenaar di masa penuh gejolak, 1945 - 1962); Edited by Pim Schoorl; Translated by R.G. Soekadijo; Published by KITLV and Garba Budaya, Jakarta, 2001; XXX + 656pp JAKARTA (JP): The title and subtitle of this book tell of the...

SAR has yet to act in Majene

SAR has yet to act in Majene MAJENE, South Sulawesi (JP): Seven days after the KM Restu Illahi sank off Majene in the Makassar Bay, there have still been no Search and Rescue (SAR) teams deployed to search for the 47 missing passengers.

Livin' La Vida Logo

Livin' La Vida Logo JAKARTA (JP): Once upon a particularly insignificant get- together, involving people who believed their own overrated significance, a group of tasteful ladies at a posh hotel restaurant were lamenting 21st century Indonesian existence.

On the record

On the recordAlbum : Another Perfect World (Indo Semar Sakti); Artist : Peter Cetera This week's edition of On the record brings you two names that are no strangers to the pop music scene, one is an internationally acclaimed singer, another one is Indonesian pop diva.

Snapshot

SnapshotPhoto A: MeliaGran Melia JakartaARGENTINA NATIONAL DAY: The Argentina community in Jakarta celebrate the 191st Anniversary of the May Revolution at Mutiara Ballroom Gran Melia Jakarta. Posing after the May 25 celebration are (from left to right) Argentinean Embassy First Secretary Luis...

Be part of Distributing Computing History

Be part of Distributing Computing HistoryBy Vishnu K. Mahmud JAKARTA (JP): Have you ever walked into a newsroom or corporate office on the weekend and noticed that many of the computers are still on? Some of them may have funny screensavers whizzing around the monitor while other displays may be...

Athletes to attend Sukarno's centennial

Athletes to attend Sukarno's centennial JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games team members are expected to attend the centennial celebration of former president Sukarno at the Bung Karno Stadium, which was named after the founding father, in Senayan on June 6.

Going on a family outing, discovering harmony

Going on a family outing, discovering harmonyBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Dewi Recreational Park, some 46 km from Medan in the direction of Sibolangit, Deli Serdang, is a popular holiday destination for families.

Courses preserve Javanese heritage

Courses preserve Javanese heritageBy Ahmad Solikhan YOGYAKARTA (JP): A small wooden plaque with an inscription reading Pamulangan Sekar Kawedanan Hageng Punakawan (KHP) Kridhamardawa is hung on the wall of a traditional house with faded white paint.

Jamrud's new album 'Ningrat' cements status as top band

Jamrud's new album 'Ningrat' cements status as top bandBy Bambang M YOGYAKARTA (JP): Which is the biggest Indonesian rock band at present? It couldn't be God Bless, Gong 2000, SAS or Super Kid, could it?Some music lovers consider Jamrud the biggest rock band.

Holy verses

Holy versesFrom Rakyat MerdekaActually the Koran and hadiths (a collection of stories relating to words or deeds of the prophet Muhammad) do not clearly prohibit a woman from being a head of state. It is no longer the time now to prevent a woman from becoming a leader on the basis of certain verses...

'Information on Sukarno distorted during New Order era'

'Information on Sukarno distorted during New Order era' JAKARTA (JP): Political restrictions imposed by the New Order regime have contributed to the younger generations' ignorance about founding president Sukarno, Guruh Irianto Soekarnoputra said during a book launch here on Saturday.

Indonesia loses to China in Sudirman Cup final

Indonesia loses to China in Sudirman Cup final JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian shuttlers failed to realize their goal of bringing home the Sudirman Cup for the first time in 12 years, bowing out to defending champion China 3-1 at the San Pablo Stadium in Seville, Spain, on Saturday.

Older players to join team

Older players to join team JAKARTA (JP): The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) invited older players to join the 33-member women's team training for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Kuala Lumpur from Sept. 8 to Sept. 17.

Apac Inti, Yuso win inter-club championships

Apac Inti, Yuso win inter-club championships SEMARANG (JP): Apac Inti men's volleyball club of Central Java and Yuso women's team from Yogyakarta won the National Inter-club Championships at the Jatidiri sports hall here on Friday evening.

Malaysia minister resigns

Malaysia minister resigns KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP): In a widely expected move, Malaysia's powerful finance minister has resigned following a two-month leave of absence, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad announced Saturday.

'Bung' Karno, patron of Indonesian fine art

'Bung' Karno, patron of Indonesian fine artBy Agus Dermawan T JAKARTA (JP): Had Sukarno not been president, his name would have gone down in the annals of Indonesian fine art. He indeed expressed a desire to take up painting seriously if he had to give up state-related political duties.

Larasati wants to be like a monkey

Larasati wants to be like a monkeyBy Asniar Sahab JAKARTA (JP): We met at her residence on Jl. Pejaten Raya, South Jakarta. The tiny sitting room is painted a cream color, matching the wooden floor perfectly.

Relations between Gus Dur and police deteriorate

Relations between Gus Dur and police deteriorate JAKARTA (JP): The relationship between President Abdurrahman Wahid and the police has hit a new low following the President's dismissal of National Police chief Gen. Surojo Bimantoro on Friday.

Five thugs mobbed to dead

Five thugs mobbed to dead MEDAN, North Sumatra: Five alleged thugs in the Percut Sei Tuan area, Deli Serdang regency were mobbed to death by local residents on Thursday.Police said the residents were angered as the alleged crooks often robbed and extorted money from them.

Sutiyoso seeks loans for Texmaco to make buses

Sutiyoso seeks loans for Texmaco to make buses JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is seeking soft loans to be channeled to Texmaco to enable the conglomerate to manufacture buses that will be purchased by the government as part of its public transportation rejuvenation program.

House, observers cool on reshuffle

House, observers cool on reshuffleBy Tertiani Simanjuntak & Ridwan M. Sijabat JAKARTA (JP): Legislators and observers admitted to being baffled by the President's sudden move to reshuffle the Cabinet, contending that it would do little to cool sentiments or reduce the likelihood of a special...

Kodak focuses on Indonesia exposure to overtake market

Kodak focuses on Indonesia exposure to overtake market JAKARTA (Reuters): When the Indonesian economy crashed in 1997, overseas investors bailed out in droves or pulled down the shutters on business plans.

Susilo replaced in hasty reshuffle

Susilo replaced in hasty reshuffle JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid added further suspense to the unfolding political drama by catching everyone by surprise on Friday with his announcement of a Cabinet reshuffle which included the replacement of his top political and security minister.

Robina builds RI food factory

Robina builds RI food factory MANILA (AFX-ASIA): Universal Robina Corp is to build factories in China and Indonesia for its branded consumer goods, the company's executive vice president and director Lance Gokongwei said.

BPS statistics paint bleak picture of economy

BPS statistics paint bleak picture of economy JAKARTA (JP): The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) painted on Friday a bleak picture of the country's economy, with monthly inflation in May at its highest level since January.The bureau also reported a hefty 9.3 percent drop in exports to US$4.

SEAG soccer team to start training in June

SEAG soccer team to start training in June JAKARTA (JP): The Indonesian soccer team will start its training program in preparation for the Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games on June 17 at the Krakatau Steel training camp in Cilegon, Banten, team manager Irawadi D.

President's picture burning probed

President's picture burning probed KENDARI, Northeast Sulawesi: Police are investigating the burning of pictures portraying President Abdurrahman Wahid, which allegedly involved a local councillor during a recent rally held inside the provincial council building.Northeast Sulawesi Police chief Brig.

President Arroyo's lost (political) adolescence

President Arroyo's lost (political) adolescenceBy Amando Doronila MANILA: The presidency of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is being hardened in the crucible of a succession of crises and demands for economic reforms seldom experienced by any other president since Manuel L. Quezon.