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Malaysia puts heat on Proton to speed up foreign alliances

Malaysia puts heat on Proton to speed up foreign alliances Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurThe Malaysian government is pushing national carmaker Proton to accelerate efforts to form strategic foreign alliances to help it penetrate the global market, reports said on Tuesday.

JP/5/FISH

JP/5/FISHFive perish after eating puffball fishYemris Fointuna KupangFive locals died and four others remain in a critical condition after eating ikan fugu (puffball fish), parts of which are known to be poisonous.

Body of RI maid found in Malaysia

Body of RI maid found in MalaysiaAgencies, Kuala Lumpur/Jakarta Malaysian police have detained a suspect after the body of an Indonesian maid, believed to have been raped before being murdered, was discovered in some bushes behind her employer's home, reports said on Tuesday.

Residents complain of stench from river

Residents complain of stench from river BEKASI: Residents of Setia Asih village, Bekasi, are complaining of the stench emanating from a severely polluted eight-kilometer river that runs through the area."The Setia Asih river has become a public dump," a resident, Mayar, 50, said on Tuesday.

Activists criticize revised bill on TNI

Activists criticize revised bill on TNITiarma Siboro, Jakarta Rights activists criticized on Tuesday the amended bill on the Indonesian Military (TNI), saying it was a setback for democracy because if enacted, it would retain the military's territorial presence.

JP/7/Letter

JP/7/LetterThree pillars prevent militarismFrom Warta KotaFor 32 years Indonesia was under Gen. (ret) Soeharto. During this period, all choice positions were given to the military or those closely related to the military.

Government objects to contents of Cabinet, advisory bills

Government objects to contents of Cabinet, advisory billsKurniawan Hari JakartaThe government considers the contents of the Cabinet ministry and the presidential advisory council bills prepared by the House of Representatives detrimental to the discretionary power of the president.

Indonesian investment in social development low

Indonesian investment in social development lowAlex Arifianto, Jakarta The United Nations Support Facility for Indonesia Recovery (UNSFIR) and the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) unveiled the 2004 Indonesia Human Development Report (IHDR) on Tuesday.

RI accepts Sweden's decision on Tiro

RI accepts Sweden's decision on TiroAdianto P. Simamora, Jakarta Indonesia accepts the Swedish prosecutors' decision to drop charges against Hasan Tiro, the exiled former chief of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday.

Quota imposed to end kerosene shortage

Quota imposed to end kerosene shortage PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: In order to end a prolonged kerosene shortage in areas of Palembang, the municipal administration has instructed the oil and gas association in the city to limit the supply of kerosene to 30 kiloliters per month for each supplier.

Failing to try

Failing to try Sadly, there is little of encouragement in Indonesia's performance in this year's Human Development Report. The country continues to find itself in the bottom third of the list of 177 countries.

Parties reluctant to submit reports on campaign funding

Parties reluctant to submit reports on campaign fundingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon/Yogyakarta Most parties that contested the April 5 legislative election have not submitted their audited balance sheets of campaign funds over one week after the July 12 deadline.

Minamata victims report Newmont, minister to police

Minamata victims report Newmont, minister to policeAbdul Khalik and Jongker Rumteh, Jakarta/Manado Villagers of Minahasa regency, North Sulawesi, reported U.S.- based PT Newmont Minahasa Raya and the minister of health to the National Police on Tuesday for the spread of suspected Minamata disease,...

Six arrested for forging IDs

Six arrested for forging IDs SURABAYA: Surabaya Police arrested on Tuesday six people for allegedly producing thousands of fake identity cards.It was the third and largest arrest in Surabaya this year for forging ID cards, Surabaya Police deputy chief of detectives Comr. Bahagia Dachi said.

Sentul to host 2005 A1 Grand Prix

Sentul to host 2005 A1 Grand PrixEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Car racing fans in the country will have an opportunity to enjoy a world-class performance by international racers when the Sentul Circuit hosts the fourth A1 Grand Prix from Nov. 19 to Nov. 21, 2005.

No free education yet for students

No free education yet for studentsLeony Aurora, Jakarta The government has alleviated some school-related fees borne by parents this year by eliminating school maintenance and development fees, but parents are still obligated to contribute toward operational costs, a city education official said on...

Muninggar Sri Saraswati

Muninggar Sri Saraswati JakartaAlmost 10 months after launching its reform blueprint, the Supreme Court (MA) is yet to undergo radical changes that would improve its credibility. Administrative reform, one of six points stipulated in its blueprint, does not seem to have taken place within the...

Four students join int'l math contest

Four students join int'l math contest JAKARTA: Four university students will take part in an international mathematics competition in Skopje, Macedonia, from July 23 through July 29, 2004.The four students are Eder Kikianty, Tantan Sutandi Nugraha and Handiid Agita Rustini from the Bandung...

Govt installs child care commission

Govt installs child care commissionDewi Santoso, Jakarta The government introduced on Tuesday the Commission on the Protection of Indonesian Children (KPAI), which will help the government draw up child-protection policies.

TV Program: Wednesday, July 21, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, July 21, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show7:30 Pop Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Showbiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Cheers, tears and beers as hostage goes free

Cheers, tears and beers as hostage goes freeRoli Ng, Reuters/Buenavista, Philippines Relatives of a Filipino hostage freed in Iraq celebrated his release with cheers, tears and beers on Tuesday as the Philippine president defended her decision to yield to the demands of his kidnappers.

Police nab taxi driver over Rp 2b robbery

Police nab taxi driver over Rp 2b robbery JAKARTA: Police arrested two men on Tuesday for allegedly robbing a taxi passenger of gold jewelry worth Rp 2 billion (US$224,719).One of the suspects is the driver of a Prestasi taxi."The victim hailed the taxi from her jewelry store at night in June.

RI's exports to China rise slowly

RI's exports to China rise slowlyZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Indonesian exports to China have been increasing over the past four years but at a much slower pace than those from other ASEAN members, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Tuesday.

Rupiah ends tad lower as firms buy dollar

Rupiah ends tad lower as firms buy dollarDow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah ended slightly lower on Tuesday as local companies sought dollars ahead of the month-end, dealers said.The dollar closed at Rp 8,980, up from its close on Monday at 8,960.

1. WTO (1x40)

1. WTO (1x40)Trade giants give thumbs-up to WTO text2. BRI (1x30) BRI may also join bid for Permata3. BPS (2x20) New school year to push inflation up 4. Migas (2x20)BP Migas commences tender to sell crude5. Telkom (1x30)Telkom to cut cost on new codes

Indonesian Television

Indonesian TelevisionFrom RepublikaIt is a tendency today for television stations in Indonesia to remake foreign programs -- Indonesian Idol, Akademi Fantasi, Model Indonesia are examples. These programs bring in a lot of money for the television stations but they may have an adverse effect on...

On HIV moms

On HIV moms Once again we seem to have confused the figures on HIV infection.In the article "HIV moms must not breastfeed" (The Jakarta Post, July 17, page 4), it is stated that "based on data from the Ministry of Health, during the 2001-2002 period 14,283 mothers tested positive for HIV.

BP Migas commences tender to sell crude

BP Migas commences tender to sell crudeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas upstream regulatory agency BP Migas is selecting firms for a six-month contract to sell condensate and crude oil.BP Migas deputy head of finance, economy and marketing Eddy Purwanto said on Tuesday that the agency was...

JP/3/Tabel

JP/3/Tabel .rmExport to China Value (US$ billion) Portion (%) 2000 2001 2002 2003 2000 2001 2002 2003 Total (world) 225.10 243.57 295.30 413.10 100 100 100 100 ASEAN 10 22.18 23.23 31.19 47.35 9.85 9.54 10.56 11.46 Malaysia 5.48 6.21 9.30 14.00 2.44 2.55 3.15 3.39 Singapore 5.06 5.14 7.05 10.49 2.

Mega to open APEC transportation meet

Mega to open APEC transportation meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to kick off the fourth meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)'s transportation ministers on July 27, in Nusa Dua, Bali.

KL urges Proton to speed up foreign alliances

KL urges Proton to speed up foreign alliancesAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The Malaysian government is pushing national carmaker Proton to accelerate efforts to form strategic foreign alliances to help it penetrate the global market, reports said on Tuesday.

1. Malacca: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 20

1. Malacca: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 20 RI, Malaysia and S'pore launch coordinated patrol 2. TNI: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 X 15Activists criticize revised bill on TNI 3. FILIPPINO: 32 pt, 3 cols, 1 X 25 Filipino hostage freed in Iraq 4. CONARTIST: 36 pt, 2.

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Indonesian investment in social development low Alex Arifianto Jakarta2. Ali -- Muslim political pluralism 2 X 30 Critical assessment of Muslim political pluralism in Indonesia Muhamad Ali Jakarta

Six alleged rebels surrender to TNI

Six alleged rebels surrender to TNI BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Six alleged members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) surrendered on Monday to security authorities in the restive province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, military spokesman Lt. Col. Asep Sapari said in Lhokseumawe on Tuesday.

City offers free tuition for SMP 56 students

City offers free tuition for SMP 56 studentsDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta administration has again offered students at the disputed SMP 56 junior high school in Melawai, South Jakarta, the opportunity to transfer to and attend the state junior high school of their choice at no...

Strike against unauthorized fees cripples public transportation

Strike against unauthorized fees cripples public transportationAndi Hajramurni, Makassar Public transportation was nearly brought to a standstill in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Tuesday as more than 1,000 drivers went on a strike in protest at widespread unauthorized fees.

Long weekends, national holidays announced

Long weekends, national holidays announcedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Monday that there would be five long weekends and 13 national holidays in 2005.In a joint ministerial decree signed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, State Ministry of Administrative Reform and the...

Jakarta welcomes new police chief

Jakarta welcomes new police chiefEvi Mariani, Jakarta Outgoing Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara welcomed on Tuesday incumbent East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani to city headquarters, to introduce him to his staff as the new chief of the Jakarta Police.

Searchers look for more 'Amami' victims

Searchers look for more 'Amami' victims KENDARI/AMBON: Search and rescue teams from Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, are still looking for 12 crew members and two passengers of the ship Amami, which capsized on Friday in the Banda Sea.

Alternatives for 'kancil' sought

Alternatives for 'kancil' sought The City Transportation Agency opened on Tuesday the opportunity for private companies to propose other kinds of public vehicles with similar specifications to the city's kancil (new four- wheeled public vehicle) which has been produced to replace the bajaj.

Bomb scare mars burial of minister

Bomb scare mars burial of ministerThe Jakarta Post, Palu/Jakarta A bomb scare at the funeral of Reverend Susianti Tinulele in East Palu, Central Sulawesi, on Tuesday panicked Christians at the same church where the clergywoman was shot dead two days earlier.

Deported Indonesian workers struggling

Deported Indonesian workers strugglingApriadi Gunawan, Medan, North Sumatra Two former illegal migrants have had difficulty finding work with decent pay at home after being deported by the Malaysian authorities recently.

Tobacco lobby powerful voice at general election time

Tobacco lobby powerful voice at general election timeRatih Sayidun and Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributors/Jakarta Jumadi, an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver in Kelapa Dua, Depok, enjoyed the election campaign immensely because participating in street rallies often meant brand new T-shirts as well...

*PBR likely to support Megawati Page 2

*PBR likely to support Megawati Page 2 *Illegal bird trade still rampant in the country: NGO Page 4 *Entire Lampung Council may face graft charges Page 5 *Islam's reformist tradition has deep roots Page 7 *'Kancil' set to benefit all: Producer Page 8 *Beyond doping, U.S.

Five perish after eating puffball fish

Five perish after eating puffball fishYemris Fointuna, Kupang Five locals died and four others remain in a critical condition after eating ikan fugu (puffball fish), parts of which are known to be poisonous.

Telkom to cut cost on new codes

Telkom to cut cost on new codesTony Hotland, Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) is meeting with government officials to discuss how to minimize the costs of changing the regional phone codes.Telkom president Kristiono said the government funds earmarked for the change were inadequate and...

RP imports down 1.6% in May

RP imports down 1.6% in May MANILA: Merchandise imports in the Philippines fell 1.6 percent from a year earlier to US$3.277 billion in May, the government said Tuesday.Imports had risen 8.3 percent in April.

'These programs are not educational'

'These programs are not educational' The various talent contests being aired on TV offer similar blends of big payouts, entertainment and reality TV, where viewers share the ups and downs of their favorite contestants.

Anwar's back injury worsens as court appeal postponed

Anwar's back injury worsens as court appeal postponedAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Jailed Malaysian rebel politician Anwar Ibrahim has sustained a worsening of a spinal injury as he faces another delay in his final appeal against a sodomy conviction, his wife said on Tuesday.

1. Malacca: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 20

1. Malacca: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 20 Show of force launched by 3 states to protect strait 2. TNI: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 X 15 Activists criticize revised bill on TNI 3. FILIPPINO: 32 pt, 3 cols, 1 X 25 Filipino hostage freed in Iraq 4. CONARTIST: 36 pt, 2.