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Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Abstentions could reach 30%: Expert
Abstentions could reach 30%: ExpertThe Jakarta Post, Malang, East JavaThe level of abstentions in the runoff presidential election on Sept. 20 could reach a staggering 30 percent of registered voters, a scholar has predicted.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Enriched biscuits for 300,000 pupils
Enriched biscuits for 300,000 pupilsSari P. Setiogi, JakartaAbout 300,000 elementary school students in the country, particularly those who live in conflict areas, will soon be given a daily ration of 50 grams of enriched biscuits at school, as part of the UN World Food Program's (WFP) three-year...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
No word yet on Ayodhya's execution
No word yet on Ayodhya's executionMEDAN, North Sumatra: As of Sunday, no notification has yet been issued by the Attorney General's Office on when the death sentence against drug convict Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey will be carried out, although the Indian national is to be executed by the end of this...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Prosecutor drops case against Hasan Tiro
Prosecutor drops case against Hasan TiroAssociated Press, StockholmA Swedish prosecutor has dropped an investigation of the exiled leader of the Aceh rebel movement, saying the aging Hasan Tiro no longer controls the group, news reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Poor students ask for help to study
Poor students ask for help to studySari P. Setiogi, JakartaOne of the ironies of the country's education system is the fact that millions of children, who wish to continue with their studies, are forced to drop out, as their parents cannot afford to pay their school fees.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Tangerang opts to build, not repair, roads
Tangerang opts to build, not repair, roadsWith residents complaining about the damaged roads in the regency, Tangerang Regent Ismet Iskandar attended a ceremony marking the beginning of construction on a new Rp 136 billion (US$15.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
* RI, Japan agree to export control mechanism Page 3
* RI, Japan agree to export control mechanism Page 3 * Nurdin and Puteh cases seen as window dressing Page 4 * Tension grips Poso after a string of murders Page 5 * Nahdlatul Ulama politics should be reinterpreted Page 6 * Bekasi to develop bay area into industrial port town Page 8 * Hamilton keeps...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Government to file lawsuits against 10 Riau companies
Government to file lawsuits against 10 Riau companiesPuji Santoso, PekanbaruA government team will soon submit the case files of three companies that have allegedly damaged the environment to the prosecutor's office, as part of its plan to file a Rp 2 trillion (US$213 billion) lawsuit, an...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
More attention for public transportation crew
More attention for public transportation crewFrom Suara KaryaI am a commuter who uses public transportation in Jakarta and I know full well what bus conductors and bus drivers do every day. As they play an important role in the city's public transportation, it is only proper that they are well-paid...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Govt eyes higher oil revenue
Govt eyes higher oil revenueThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soaring crude oil prices mean the government expects higher revenue from oil and gas operations this year despite a drop-off in production.The Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Body (BP Migas) estimates oil and gas revenue may reach close to US$12...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Bekasi to develop bay area into industrial port town
Bekasi to develop bay area into industrial port townWahyuana, BekasiThe Bekasi regency administration plans to build a new residential and industrial zone, to be called Kota Teluk Jakarta, or Jakarta Bay Town, in north Bekasi.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Part 1 of 2: The ASEAN model of economic integration
Part 1 of 2: The ASEAN model of economic integrationRomeo A. Reyes, Jakarta The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has gone a long way since the original five members -- Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand -- signed the Bangkok Declaration on Aug.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Navy patrol boat to secure Papua
Navy patrol boat to secure PapuaMANOKWARI, Papua: The Indonesian navy is building a KAL 36 speedboat in fiberglass and a Caterpillar to increase coastal patrols in the eastern waters off West Irian Jaya, Papua.The head of the Manokwari naval maintenance and repair facility, Col.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
1. Law (1x43)
1. Law (1x43) Govt mulls omission of restructuring clause 2. Migas (1x28)Govt eyes higher oil revenue 3. Nabiel (1x42)Use of gas in cars drops as support wanes 4. WTO (2x26) WTO officials make new trade round proposal
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
TV Program: Monday, July 19, 2004
TV Program: Monday, July 19, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Dialogue11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 11:30 Doing Business12:00 p.m.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Australia 'must help SE Asia counter terrorist threat'
Australia 'must help SE Asia counter terrorist threat'Agence France-Presse, Sydney, AustraliaA Labor government would switch Australia's counter-terrorist focus from the Middle East, where the U.S. has many allies, to Southeast Asia, where Islamic militancy is an "extremely serious threat", the...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Tension grips Poso after murder
Tension grips Poso after murderIrvan NR, PosoTension returned to the restive regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi province, on Sunday, following a bomb explosion and two separate murders on Friday and Saturday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
S'pore PM Goh says may have role in new cabinet
S'pore PM Goh says may have role in new cabinetJennifer Tan, Reuters/SingaporeSingapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, who steps down next month, said on Sunday he may have a role to play in the next government.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Mega says PDI-P must work harder to win runoff
Mega says PDI-P must work harder to win runoffFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaIndonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri told her party's members to work harder to support her bid for president in the runoff on Sept.20.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Photo: A
Photo: AJP/Mulkan Salmona A motorbike rider speeds along Jalan Casablanca, South Jakarta, where many high-rise apartment buildings are located. The apartments along the thoroughfare are among the most sought after in Jakarta thanks to their strategic locations.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Opposition Forces
Opposition ForcesFrom RepublikaAlthough the official results of the presidential election are yet to be announced, the final ranking of all five candidates is almost certain.Therefore, those who lose in this election should not be discouraged because they can serve as opposition forces in the House...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Underdogs Indonesia snarls at Qatar in Asian Cup
Underdogs Indonesia snarls at Qatar in Asian CupAgence France-Presse, BeijingThe underdogs bared their teeth at the Asian Cup on Sunday as three-time champions Saudi Arabia were held by debutante Turkmenistan while Indonesia scored an upset victory over Qatar.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Malaysia to start new course on racial ties
Malaysia to start new course on racial tiesMalaysian university students will soon have to take a compulsory course on racial relations amid fears of a widening gap among races in the country, reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Germany bounces back to beat Japan at v'ball GP
Germany bounces back to beat Japan at v'ball GPMoch. N. Kurniawan and Eva C. Komandjaja Jakarta The German women bounced back from their opening loss to defeat Japan 3-1, while Cuba enjoyed a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Russia in the second series of the World Volleyball Grand Prix here on...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Tycoon Oei is all the talk in Singapore
Tycoon Oei is all the talk in SingaporeJake Lloyd-Smith, Associated Press/SingaporeHe's the son of one of Indonesia's most prominent businessmen. He received part of his education at the hands of China's Red Guards in the 1960s.
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Timing of the essence to create effective legislative elections
Timing of the essence to create effective legislative electionsMedelina Hendytio, Budi Setiyono and Guy Janssen , Jakarta When the General Elections Commission ordered a nationwide recount of the ballot, election monitoring groups rightly expressed their concern there would be no subdistrict-level...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LETDisappointed in PangandaranFrom KompasSome time ago, I went to Pangandaran beach with some friends. Unfortunately, the trip was spoiled by the bad conduct of a motorized vessel provider. We were told that for Rp 20,000 per person we could tour the Pangandaran waters, and for another Rp...
Mon, 19 Jul 2004
Soldiers kill three GAM members
Soldiers kill three GAM membersBANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Indonesian Military (TNI) has said its troops killed three Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists on Saturday following gunfights that erupted during a routine patrol.Aceh military spokesman Lt. Col.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Mega wishes Jenkins happiness, good health
Mega wishes Jenkins happiness, good healthFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri wished Charles Robert Jenkins and his family happiness before their departure for Japan on Sunday.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Lesbians find ways to make peace with their sexuality
Lesbians find ways to make peace with their sexualityDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOscar Wilde, himself imprisoned for a scandalous relationship with another man, once said that the only sin one would have committed was to have lived against one's nature.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Gaddafi sets sights on Palace
Gaddafi sets sights on Palace LONDON: Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi could buy promoted English premier league soccer club Crystal Palace, The Guardian newspaper reported on Saturday.It said Gaddafi, who owns a 7.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Fashion school's students show their stuff
Fashion school's students show their stuffEmiria Wijayanti Contributor JakartaOriental themes, young, playful attire and a striking '60s comeback were the flavors of the night when ESMOD Jakarta presented its 8th annual Fashion Festival last week.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Sutiyoso named new PBSI chairman
Sutiyoso named new PBSI chairmanEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso won the chairmanship of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) on Saturday after contender Dahlan Iskan withdrew his bid just before the votes began during an extraordinary meeting here.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Location remains buyers' main consideration
Location remains buyers' main consideration Apartments have become an important alternative as a place to live for many Indonesians, as indicated in the continued increase in apartment sales during the past few years.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Tips: Shopping for studio apartment
Tips: Shopping for studio apartment When you're looking for a studio apartment, some of the things that are merely important in other apartment searches become critical. What do you really need to think about? Space, light and color are going to be your most critical considerations.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Fashion school's students show creative force
Fashion school's students show creative forceEmiria Wijayanti, Contributor, JakartaOriental themes, young, playful attire and a striking '60s comeback were the flavors of the night when ESMOD Jakarta presented its 8th annual Fashion Festival last week.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
'I like down-to-earth tales'
'I like down-to-earth tales'Comedian Butet Kartaredjasa never fails to amuse audiences, especially in his wickedly funny caricatures of former presidents Soeharto and Habibie.All jokes aside, however, Butet's rubber face and comical mannerisms sometimes make it difficult for him to be taken...
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
More locals choosing to live in apartments
More locals choosing to live in apartmentsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Apartment living is often looked upon as second best to living in one's own house. However, in a city of 10 million people, where traffic jams are a daily inconvenience, apartment living has become a growing...
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Travellers' tales of meeting voters out and about
Travellers' tales of meeting voters out and aboutAndre Vltchek and Rossie Indira, Contributors, DenpasarFrom the captain's bridge, Sumbawa Island was barely visible, blanketed by the heavy fog ahead. Behind us, Lombok had already disappeared.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Puteh set to be replaced: Minister
Puteh set to be replaced: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/JakartaInterim chief security minister Hari Sabarno confirmed on Saturday the government had made plans to replace Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh in order for him to face corruption investigations.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Seeing stars, maybe, at 'celebrity' fitness centers
Seeing stars, maybe, at 'celebrity' fitness centersElvera N. Makki, Contributor, JakartaPerhaps it is a last-ditch but very savvy marketing gimmick to shape gym-weary you up in our popular culture-obsessed world.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Steps of solidarity
Steps of solidarityDance has always been a means to bring people together, its tacit messages bridging cultural divides of language and perception.And so it was at the Indonesian Dance Festival VII, where dancers from around the world came together at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki and...
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
TV Program: Sunday, July 18, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, July 18, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. Morning News7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria9:00 Music: Delta10:00 Sports11:00 Comedy12:30 p.m. English for Fun1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Music5:00 Cartoon: Robocon6:30 Talk Show7:00 News: Berita...
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
A foreign view of RI, sans tears or fears
A foreign view of RI, sans tears or fearsDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne, AustraliaSemar's Cave, an Indonesian Journal John Mateer Fremantle Arts Centre Press, 2004, Western Australia Paperback, 334 ppIn the last decade, readers in Asian countries have come to view travel accounts with an...
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Peaceful election brings fresh hope to landlords
Peaceful election brings fresh hope to landlordsAgustina Wayansari/Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Major apartment complexes are gearing up for face-lifts and more aggressive sales campaigns to anticipate a surge in demand, following the nation's peaceful direct presidential election.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
The ups and downs of apartment living
The ups and downs of apartment livingBruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMany of us are putting aside our misty dreams of the three- bedroom with the white picket fence, and instead taking a long, hard look at the reality of what apartments have to offer.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Nurdin takes sick as police detain him
Nurdin takes sick as police detain himP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaNurdin Halid was rushed to the hospital early on Saturday, hours after police detained him as a suspect in a sugar smuggling case, while the lawmaker's lawyers said their client would fight his arrest.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
All together now at Surabaya's Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun
All together now at Surabaya's Kya-Kya Kembang Jepun Omar Prihandono Contributor Surabaya"OK, reserve 100 tables right in front of the music stage. Just stay cool, there'll be flocks of people coming to see him," Freddy Istanto said in a somewhat panicked voice to his assistants.
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
ICR offers riding package at Phillip Island GP circuit
ICR offers riding package at Phillip Island GP circuitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Australia-based International Circuit Riders has launched the world's first Grand Prix riding academy to teach the general public how to ride "like a championship racer".
Sun, 18 Jul 2004
Career diplomat tipped as U.S. envoy
Career diplomat tipped as U.S. envoyUNITED STATES: B. Lynn Pascoe, a deputy assistant secretary of state, has been chosen as the next U.S. ambassador to Indonesia.The announcement was made Friday in West Virginia, where President George W. Bush was on a campaign visit.