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Four bodies found near toll road

Four bodies found near toll road JAKARTA (JP): The bodies of four males, believed to be murder victims, were found near the Cikampek toll road in West Karawang, West Java, late on Saturday, Antara reported on Sunday.Karawang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

Strong blast stuns Mampang residents

Strong blast stuns Mampang residents JAKARTA (JP): Only four days after the blast at Slipi flyover, West Jakarta, an explosive device exploded on Sunday evening under the Mampang Prapatan flyover, South Jakarta, injuring at least two people.

Three cellular operators plan to merge this year

Three cellular operators plan to merge this year JAKARTA (JP): Three local cellular operators -- PT Komunikasi Selular Indonesia (Komselindo), PT Metrosel and PT Telesera -- are planning a merger this year in a bid to increase efficiency and provide better service to customers.

Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, July 10)

Pick of the Flicks (for Tuesday, July 10)Hollywood KCShrek 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 Down to You 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 Enemy at the Gates 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15 3000 Miles to Graceland 14:55 17:35 19:45 21:55 The Little Vampire 14:15 16:55 19:05 21:15SenayanDoraemon Movie: Legenda Raja..

Kaligis laments Oka's 'trial by press'

Kaligis laments Oka's 'trial by press' DENPASAR, Bali (JP): Defense lawyer OC Kaligis expressed concern here on Saturday night over local media's coverage of his client former Bali governor Ida Bagus Oka, who is facing charges of alleged corruption in the Rp 2.

S'pore recession blows ill wind through Asia

S'pore recession blows ill wind through Asia SINGAPORE (AFP): The winds of recession in Singapore are blowing dark clouds across Asia, with analysts saying a reliance on exports has left the region vulnerable in the face of the US- led global slowdown.

Prompt approval of bill on money laundering sought

Prompt approval of bill on money laundering sought JAKARTA (JP): The government expects the money laundering draft bill now being deliberated by the House of Representatives to be passed this year, as part of the country's commitment to the international crusade against the crime.

IBF welcomes Beijing decision

IBF welcomes Beijing decision CHELTENHAM, England (Reuters): Top badminton officials have warmly welcomed the choice of Beijing, one of the sport's strongholds, for the 2008 Olympics.It is the first time since badminton entered the Olympics in 1992 that it will be staged in a country where the...

VP starts orchid greenhouse development

VP starts orchid greenhouse development BOGOR (JP): Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri symbolically inaugurated the construction of a Rp 4.8 billion (about US$436,300) greenhouse for orchids at Bogor Botanical Garden on Sunday.

Brunei looks to be financial center

Brunei looks to be financial center BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (AP): Faced with oil-dependent economy it says is unsustainable, Brunei's government announced a campaign Friday to sell itself as an international financial center.

Back-to-school costly for parents, but not for stores

Back-to-school costly for parents, but not for stores JAKARTA(JP): A new academic year means new school gear for the children who are ready to go back to school. It also means more outlay for parents."I'm a new elementary school student ...

On the hunt for Marcos' wealth -- again

On the hunt for Marcos' wealth -- again MANILA: Haydee Yorac's appointment as the new chair of the Presidential Commission for Good Government comes as a jolt. It shocks us to be reminded that the PCCG is still around after 15 years of looking for the bulk of the late President Marcos' ill- gotten...

Ways to back up OE's e-mail messages

Ways to back up OE's e-mail messagesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): One of the questions I frequently receive from readers of this column is how we can transfer all the e-mail messages in Outlook Express' existing Inbox and other folders to a new computer.

Abdurrahman to sue two dailies

Abdurrahman to sue two dailies JAKARTA (JP): After threatening to take the nation to the brink of a state of emergency, President Abdurrahman Wahid on Sunday expressed his discontent at the press claiming he would file law suits against two dailies for allegedly spreading lies.

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties

Great promotions launched despite uncertainties JAKARTA (JP): Housing and property developers are currently promoting their projects with attractive advertisements in the media. Property exhibitions are also held regularly in the capital.

The magic of cable television

The magic of cable televisionBy Gatot Susetyo JAKARTA (JP): Cable TV technology has become increasingly popular in multichannel television entertainment.Cable TV is a distribution network (cable network) system of coaxial cables and optical fibers.

Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership

Philippines-Indonesia Relations, a continuing partnership Philippine-Indonesian relations are characterized by a genuine sense of brotherhood borne out of centuries of close and vibrant interaction as neighbors. In precolonial times, trade, commerce and transmigration flourished between our peoples.

Appointment of new police chief 'will solve crisis'

Appointment of new police chief 'will solve crisis' BANDUNG (JP): Coordinating Minister for Political, Social and Security Affairs Agum Gumelar said the immediate appointment of a new police chief would be the best way to resolve the current leadership crisis in the National Police.

Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services

Aiming for Market Leadership in Information Technology Services The information technology (IT) industry in the Philippines has been going through remarkable progress and growth in recent years. In the hardware sector, the Philippines' semiconductor and electronics industries have been growing at...

On the fast lane into oblivion?

On the fast lane into oblivion?By Avie K. Utomo JAKARTA (JP): It's 6:47 a.m. on Saturday. A speeding S-Type blue Jaguar passes on Jagorawi toll road.The person behind the wheel is driving fast to join his already waiting golfing buddies.

Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR.

Message from Teofisto T.Guingona,JR. Vice President and Secretary of Foreign Affairs The Republic of Philippines It is with great pride and joy that Filipinos all over the world celebrate the 103rd Anniversary of Philippine Independence.

Malaysian police break up opposition protest rally

Malaysian police break up opposition protest rally KUALA LUMPUR (Agencies): Police backed by cannons spraying chemical-laced water broke up a Malaysian opposition rally on Sunday outside a prison camp where six activists are being held without trial on government orders, opposition leaders said.

16 missing off Sumbawa island

16 missing off Sumbawa island MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Sixteen people were reported missing when a vessel sank some six kilometers off Sumbawa island Friday night.Sumbawa Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Setiadi PR confirmed the incident which took place at around 7 p.m.

Gus Dur wants Senayan sports complex moved to Kemayoran

Gus Dur wants Senayan sports complex moved to Kemayoran YOGYAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid said here on Sunday he had just ordered Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso to move Bung Karno sports complex to Kemayoran, including Bung Karno Stadium and Basketball Hall.

Parents dreaming of Tiger kids

Parents dreaming of Tiger kidsBy Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani JAKARTA (JP): Five-year-old Andhika sat stunned in front of the TV watching golf icon Tiger Woods make a final birdie putt on the 18th green at Augusta on April 10.

RI greenfields among the region

RI greenfields among the region JAKARTA (JP): Golf Digest Indonesia in its June 2001 edition identified Indonesia as home to some 250 golf courses.In the edition, the monthly presented "the best golf courses in 100 countries" in the Planet Golf column.

Duyfken historic voyage

Duyfken historic voyageJP/R. Berto Wedhatama JAKARTA (JP): A fisherman named Sardjudin (photo above) rows his boat in front of a replica of a 17th century United East India Company (VOC) ship called the Duyfken at Sunda Kelapa harbor, North Jakarta.

Announcement

Announcement Due to the increase in production costs over the past year, which have been exacerbated by the recent increase of fuel and electricity prices, The Jakarta Post, while continuing to provide readers with up-to-date news and high quality information, has been compelled to raise its...

Handicraft maker jumps on bike bandwagon

Handicraft maker jumps on bike bandwagonBy Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): It's always a case of different strokes for different folks. Creating wooden miniatures of Harley Davidson motorcycles during his spare time from his studies was what eventually brought success for Nugroho Heru Hermanto.

ASEAN takes steps to get 'more wired'

ASEAN takes steps to get 'more wired' KUALA LUMPUR (DPA): Southeast Asian telecommunications ministers agreed late last week on key measures to be taken to get the region "more wired" and interconnected to help boost investments and economic growth.

RP may sanction 10 foreign, domestic banks

RP may sanction 10 foreign, domestic banks MANILA (AFP): The Philippine central bank may suspend the foreign exchange trading licenses of 10 foreign and local banks found to be violating rules covering dollar transactions, an official said Sunday.

Text and photo

Text and photo by Nuraini Razak JAKARTA (JP): Nervous teenage girls squeeze into their flashy designer clothes backstage. They then apply eyeliner and lipstick with careful precision before admiring their reflection in the mirror. They all have the same hope: winning the cover girl contest.

Police, TNI may not back me: Gus Dur

Police, TNI may not back me: Gus Dur JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid conceded on Sunday that while he was resolute in his warning to declare a state of emergency, the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police may not support his move.

Announcement

Announcement Due to the increase in production costs over the past year, which have been exacerbated by the recent increase of fuel and electricity prices, The Jakarta Post, while continuing to provide readers with up-to-date news and high quality information, has been compelled to raise its...

FAST FACTS

FAST FACTSCapital: Manila Population: 76.5 million Land Area: 300,000 square kilometers Major Group of Islands: Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao Climate: Dry season (November to June); Rainy season (July to October) Language: Filipino is the national language.

Sukarno, Nixon and Gus Dur

Sukarno, Nixon and Gus DurBy Susanto Pudjomartono JAKARTA (JP): It was mid February 1967. Five four-star generals paid a visit to president Sukarno in his official residence in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta. The generals, the chiefs of staff of the Army, Navy, Air Force and National Police plus the...

C. Java factories pollute Semarang

C. Java factories pollute Semarang SEMARANG: The Central Java provincial environmental impact management agency (Bapedalda) estimates that around 800 companies are contributing to the high level of pollution in Semarang.

Soothing words

Soothing wordsFrom Media IndonesiaIn a recent morning news TV broadcast Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, former coordinating minister for political, social and security affairs, shared his hopes in connection with the special session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) scheduled for Aug. 1, 2001.

The country is losing money

The country is losing moneyFrom Koran TempoI have so many questions to ask of President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and his supporters, but as they are all preoccupied with the upcoming special session, through this letter, I would like to vent my frustrations and express my views about him:First,...

Bank Indonesia transfers ailing BII to IBRA

Bank Indonesia transfers ailing BII to IBRA JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesian transferred the ailing publicly listed Bank International Indonesia (BII) to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) as part of efforts to save the bank.

Tales of battery operated mice

Tales of battery operated miceBy Zatni ArbiJAKARTA (JP): Have you been handling your mouse like a matchbox? Do you have to drag it all over your desktop to get the cursor to the spot where you want it on the screen? Then it is time to go out and buy a new mouse. That was just what I did last week.

500 poor students still unable to find high schools

500 poor students still unable to find high schools JAKARTA (JP): The new school year starts this Monday, but some 500 junior high school graduates all over the capital have yet to be accepted in any school as their grades do not meet the minimum requirements for public schools.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:45 Variety Show 10:00 Children's Program 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 Regional News 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk ShowNews 2:00 News 2:15 Debating 3:40 Quiz 4:15 Children's Program 4:30 Travel 5:00 News 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk...

TV Program: Monday, July 16, 2001

TV Program: Monday, July 16, 2001TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:45 Variety Show10:00 Children's Program10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman11:00 Regional News12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk ShowNews2:00 News2:15 Debating3:40 Quiz4:15 Children's Program4:30 Travel5:00 News5:30 TV Drama6:00...

Picking the proper clubs

Picking the proper clubs JAKARTA (JP): Taking up the game of golf can be a confusing process for beginners because there are so many options when it comes time to select your equipment.There is a wide range of prices to choose from, depending on brand, specifications, materials and so on.

Tale about the blend of Batak, Malay ethnic music

Tale about the blend of Batak, Malay ethnic musicBy Apriadi Gunawan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of people were attending the Batak wedding ceremony at Wisma Nejer in Medan.Highlighted by pop music group Sopo Nauli, the party turned "chaotic" as the crowd danced to the melodious tunes.

Rehab centers: Safe havens for addicts

Rehab centers: Safe havens for addicts JAKARTA (JP): Psychiatrist Al Bachri Husin established Wisma Adiksi (Addiction House) in late 1998 using his own money because he witnessed an overwhelming upsurge in the number of drug abusers that existing health facilities simply could not cope with.

Political uncertainty shrouds Art Summit

Political uncertainty shrouds Art SummitBy Yusuf Susilo Hartono JAKARTA (JP): Many Indonesians, especially Jakartans, are shuddering at the thought of possible chaos when President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid faces impeachment on Aug. 1.

A taste of luxury

A taste of luxury A secluded haven, carefully carved above the Ayung River, and hidden among blue skies, green paddies and the soothing distant sounds of age-old rituals.Harmoniously blending nature's rich and ancient traditions, Puri Wulandari, A Boutique Resort and Spa, is an example of Bali's...

A challenging route to Borobudur's Buddhist temple

A challenging route to Borobudur's Buddhist templeBy Ahmad Solikhan MAGELANG, Central Java (JP): Borobudur temple, one of the seven wonders of the world, has been visited by millions of people.However, for most people the real meaning of the monument, built in the eighth century during the...