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RI in tough group in futsal meet

RI in tough group in futsal meet JAKARTA: Indonesia is drawn against favorite Argentina and Japan at the KL World 5s, an international futsal tournament, which began in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.Twelve teams, divided into four groups, feature in the US$150,000 tournament.

UK opposes use of Hawk warplanes in Aceh

UK opposes use of Hawk warplanes in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The British government has questioned the use of HS-Hawk warplanes by Indonesia during the military operation against rebels in Aceh, saying the pre-purchase deal restricted the planes from offensive missions.

Oil just off 6-week high on supply cut concerns

Oil just off 6-week high on supply cut concernsReuters, London World oil prices hovered just off six-week highs on Tuesday, reflecting traders' concerns over thin global oil inventories and the possibility of a supply cut from the OPEC cartel at a time of peak summer demand.

RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for Sweden, UN

RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for Sweden, UNKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com The Swedish Embassy in Jakarta slapped the Indonesian Cabinet in the face on Monday with its decision to close its doors indefinitely, while the Cabinet was...

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 3, 2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 3, 2003 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...

1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI?

1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI? 3 X 15 Part 2 of 3 How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia? J. Soedjati Djiwandono2. Tony -- 1 X 30 Concern over maritime security Remarks by DPM Dr Tony Tan at the IISS conference plenary session on "Maritime security after Sept. 11"

Pirated CD vendors targeted in raid

Pirated CD vendors targeted in raidThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police officers and officials from the Association for the Indonesian Recording Industry (Asiri) raided nine stalls selling pirated CDs and MP3 discs at Ratu Plaza shopping mall in South Jakarta on Tuesday.

Protests mark accountability report

Protests mark accountability report BATANG, Central Java: Opponents and supporters of Batang Regent Bambang Bintoro gathered at the City Council building on Tuesday to express their views on the regent's accountability report.

`I'm happy being away from tobacco'

`I'm happy being away from tobacco' According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about five million people worldwide die annually from tobacco-related illnesses. The health risks associated with the habit prompted Governor Sutiyoso to announce on Monday that a bylaw was being considered to...

Higher rates

Higher rates for toll roadsFrom Pos KotaThe House of Representatives has approved increased rates for the use of toll roads in Jakarta. According to reports, the rise is as high as 25 percent, which is rounded up to reach whole amounts.

Susy Katipana lifts NTT's poor

Susy Katipana lifts NTT's poorP.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur Susy MD Katipana did not get the honorific title Pendekar Dari Timur (The Heroine from the East) for nothing. Through her Yayasan Womintra (Women in Transition Foundation), she literally brings light to many...

* UK opposes the use of Hawk warplanes in Aceh -- Page 3

* UK opposes the use of Hawk warplanes in Aceh -- Page 3 * Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civilians -- Page 3 * Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverage -- Page 3 * TNI holds second journalist training -- Page 3 * RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for...

[b]Southeast Asia's role in

Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorism 2. Purba -- Reckless demands for Sweden and UN 2 X 30 RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for Sweden, UN Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com

Thousands of fish die in Siak River

Thousands of fish die in Siak River PEKANBARU, Riau: Thousands of fish and shrimp in the Siak River in Riau province have died over the past few days, likely because of pollution, a local environmentalist said on Tuesday.

University told to promote pluralism

University told to promote pluralismSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaAs part of the academic community, university congregations should be role models for the nation on how to live peacefully in a diverse world, a noted scholar said.

Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorism

Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorismJusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta There are two more problems that have to be faced by the region. Protests and anti-U.S.

* Headlines: Myanmar defies calls for San Suu Kyi's release 2

* Headlines: Myanmar defies calls for San Suu Kyi's release 2 * National: Govt to relocate people to empty islands 4 * Archipelago: Riau warns companies against forest fires 5 * Opinion: Concern over maritime security 7 * City: Great Sale to offer discounts of up to 70% 8 * Sports: Epsom Derby:...

Editor tried over defamation

Editor tried over defamation JAKARTA: The executive editor of Jakarta-based Rakyat Merdeka daily went on trial on Tuesday for publishing a series of articles on President Megawati Soekarnoputri deemed defamatory.

Asia biggest culprit for software piracy: BSA survey

Asia biggest culprit for software piracy: BSA surveyBernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore The Asia Pacific region is the biggest center for software piracy with more money lost to the industry in the region last year than anywhere else in the world, a producers' association said on Tuesday.

JITF upbeat about debt rescheduling target

JITF upbeat about debt rescheduling targetDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) said on Tuesday it had restructured some US$20.3 billion in corporate debts as of May, and was optimistic that it could help restructure at least half of the remaining debts...

Burhanuddin optimistic on resolving BLBI dispute

Burhanuddin optimistic on resolving BLBI disputeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah has expressed optimism that an agreement could soon be reached on how to resolve the financial mess resulting from the disbursement of liquidity facility (BLBI) to troubled banks...

Great Sale to offer discounts of up to 70%

Great Sale to offer discounts of up to 70%Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Great Sale will be held again this year to celebrate the city's 476th anniversary, and discounts of up to 70 percent will be introduced between June 14 and July 14 to boost business activities.

Four Seasons Resorts Bali

Four Seasons Resorts BaliTROPICAL GARDEN: Like most modern resorts, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran bay also features a lush tropical garden in their courtyard.FOR Marketing Perspective JP/Mulkan Salmona CREATIVE WORKS: Two workers of a handicraft company demonstrate the making of decorative...

1. Nabiel - 4x 12

1. Nabiel - 4x 12 Nabiel denies approving N. Jakarta reclamation 2. Smoke - 2x 25 Councillors welcome ban on smoking in public places 3. Drugs - 2x 27 Critics say police turn blind eye to role of guards in drug trade 4. Provoke- 2x 20 Muslim preachers told to back Aceh war 5.

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary...

RI athletes lack discipline, says KONI training head

RI athletes lack discipline, says KONI training headMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's preparation for the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games seems to be stuttering as the national training chief criticized the athletes for lacking discipline."Some of the athletes appeared undisciplined.

2003 billiard league commences

2003 billiard league commences JAKARTA: The A Mild Billiard League began the 2003 season here on Tuesday with fourteen clubs set to play in the three-week- long, knock-out competition, which ends in August.

Lippo posts loss ahead of divestment

Lippo posts loss ahead of divestmentM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With its public sale scheduled for this month, Bank Lippo announced on Tuesday that it posted a net loss of Rp 506 billion (US$59 million) in 2002, as compared to a profit of Rp 270 billion in 2001.

South Sulawesi fights illiteracy

South Sulawesi fights illiteracy MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The South Sulawesi education office plans to reduce the number of illiterate people in the province by 11,400 this year, or 5 percent the total number of 280,000 illiterate people in South Sulawesi.

KPU seeks Rp 3.45 trillion for elections

KPU seeks Rp 3.45 trillion for electionsKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) reported to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday its plan to increase the budget for general elections in 2004 from Rp 2.9 trillion (US$363 million) to Rp 3.

Critics say police turn blind eye to role of guards in drug trade

Critics say police turn blind eye to role of guards in drug tradeDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The issue of prison inmates running drug rings while they are behind bars will likely remain in the headlines as the police seem reluctant to delve into the role of prison guards in the drug...

TNI holds second journalist training

TNI holds second journalist trainingA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sixty more journalists from numerous media will train with the Indonesian Military (TNI) to receive their go-ahead in covering the military operation against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as embedded journalists.

Extravagant excess

Extravagant excessFrom KompasThe live broadcast of artist Roger Danuarta's birthday celebration on TV7 (May 19), reportedly costing around Rp 700 million, should arouse public concern. One can imagine what that money could have meant for the thousands of Aceh war refugees and thousands of street...

Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island

Tourists drawn by pristine beaches of Bintan island Fadli Contributor Batam "Have you ever visited Bintan island?" If this question was asked to Indonesians living outside Riau province, few would nod their heads.

City Council demands annulment of `illegal' parking fee hikes

City Council demands annulment of `illegal' parking fee hikesBambang Nurbianto and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration and the City Council rejected on Tuesday as illegal a decision by private parking operators to raise the charges for off-street parking in buildings...

Residents protest eviction plan

Residents protest eviction plan JAKARTA: About 150 residents of Cipinang Melayu, East Jakarta, staged a rally at the City Council on Tuesday to protest against a plan to evict them from their homes.Leader of the protesters, Ojahan, said that on Monday at about noon, dozens of people from the East...

How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia?

How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Indeed, doubts have been expressed on the ambivalence of certain Western countries with regard to the Aceh conflict.

IMF: Asian Bond Fund A Positive Step But Details Unclear

IMF: Asian Bond Fund A Positive Step But Details UnclearDow Jones Bangkok The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday welcomed the creation of the Asian Bond Fund as a step toward greater regional cooperation but noted that there were still several uncertainties regarding implementation and...

Cisadane express train launched

Cisadane express train launched TANGERANG: Banten governor Djoko Munandar launched the Cisadane Express commuter train at Pasar Anyer railway station in Tangerang municipality on Monday morning.The new four-car train will travel between Pasar Anyer station and Dukuh Atas railway station on Jl. Jend.

Companies warned over forest fires

Companies warned over forest firesHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau The Riau provincial forestry office issued a warning on Tuesday to 40 forestry companies not to set fire to scrub or forest land.

Lawyer, minister in law firm row

Lawyer, minister in law firm row JAKARTA: A lawyer filed a legal notification with the South Jakarta District Court over a dispute with the now-liquidated Yusril Ihza Mahendra and Partners law firm.Lawyer TM Luthfi Yazid, the law firm cofounder, appealed to the court to order Yusron Ihza, the...

Two murdered in mysterious killings in Poso

Two murdered in mysterious killings in PosoErik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Mysterious killings have resurfaced in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, following the withdrawal of security personnel as the end of the third Sintuwu Maroso security operation draws near.

Diplomatic ties between Indonesia and Sweden are getting

Diplomatic ties between Indonesia and Sweden are getting chilly following the Swedish government's refusal to take measures against Hasan Tiro, the leader of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who is now a citizen of Sweden.

Nov. 28, 2002 : Bank Lippo publishes its financial report in the

Nov. 28, 2002 : Bank Lippo publishes its financial report in the mass media, stating the bank posted a net profit of Rp 99 billion and that it had a 24.8 percent capital adequacy ratio (CAR) as of September 2002. Dec.

Pidie: Akmal, head of Kampung Melayu, was shot in the leg; TNI

Pidie: Akmal, head of Kampung Melayu, was shot in the leg; TNI blamed GAM.Indrajaya's military authority accepted villagers' report that village heads threatened by GAM not to hoist national flag. East Aceh: Body of Nazaruddin, a civil servant, found at a junior high school in Pembangunan; TNI...

JP/8/nabiel

JP/8/nabielNabiel denies approving reclamation projectMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaState Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim denied on Tuesday Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's statement that the minister had changed his mind and decided to approve the reclamation of Jakarta's north...

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary...

RI to present Sweden with evidence against GAM

RI to present Sweden with evidence against GAMThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing a last ditch effort to convince Sweden of a series of crimes linked to leaders of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) now residing there.

Nabiel denies approving N. Jakarta reclamation

Nabiel denies approving N. Jakarta reclamationMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim denied on Tuesday Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's statement that the minister had changed his mind and decided to approve the reclamation of Jakarta's north...

Govt to move people to empty islands

Govt to move people to empty islandsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Still smarting from the loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands, the government is planning to resettle people from densely populated areas to 88 uninhabited islands on borders with neighboring countries under the...