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Bird flu comes back to haunt Asia

Bird flu comes back to haunt Asia Ben Rowse Agence France-Presse HanoiBird flu has come back to haunt Asia, just months after governments rushed to declare victory over the disease that killed 24 people and decimated poultry stocks across the region.

Sidoarjo councillors in hot seat over Rp 21b graft charges

Sidoarjo councillors in hot seat over Rp 21b graft chargesID Nugroho, Sidoarjo, East Java A prosecutor asserted on Wednesday that all 45 councillors on Sidoarjo regental council could be implicated in graft allegations involving Rp 21 billion (US$ 2.2 million).In a court session here, prosecutor E.

Education is for the rich

Education is for the richFrom Koran Tempo When delivering an election campaign address in Saburai Square, Bandar Lampung, on June 28, vice presidential candidate Jusuf Kalla promised to provide more financial assistance to schoolchildren of poor parents. "Poor students will enjoy free education.

Current oil prices lower than 1980: BP

Current oil prices lower than 1980: BPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent surge in oil prices that recently reached a high of US$40 a barrel in real terms was actually half the price level reached in 1980 due to a weaker dollar and adjustments for inflation, Europe's leading energy firm BP Plc...

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;JP;CD; ANPAk..r..Democratizing religious bureaucracy JP/6/ALIDemocratizing religious bureaucracyMuhamad Ali Jakarta The Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP) recently issued a "moral political contract", urging presidential candidates, if elected, not to intervene in religious affairs...

AIDS: Where do we stand?

AIDS: Where do we stand? If, whether by a lack of publicity or preoccupation with the more pressing issues of the day, Indonesians have allowed themselves to be lulled into believing that the AIDS scare has subsided over the years, then a country report for Indonesia that was released in Jakarta...

Many Muslims ignore party lines

Many Muslims ignore party linesM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta How did members of Islamic-based parties and organizations vote on election day? A survey revealed on Wednesday suggested that about 57 percent of respondents who were members of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) toed the party line and...

Councillors reported

Councillors reported for alleged corruption TANGERANG: The Tangerang Non-Governmental Organization Forum (NGO Forum) reported seven members of Tangerang municipality council to the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office for alleged misuse of the council budget.

Bali's Subak museum faces the threat of closure

Bali's Subak museum faces the threat of closureAnton Muhajir, Contributor/Tabanan, Bali The fact that most young Indonesians would rather be anywhere else but a museum on their days off is not so much a cultural problem, as a management failure on the part of our museums.

Japan manufacturers in ASEAN upbeat on earnings

Japan manufacturers in ASEAN upbeat on earnings Doutche Press-Agentur Singapore More Japanese manufacturers in ASEAN are hopeful of achieving higher operating profits next year due to a better outlook for exports, a published survey said on Wednesday.

Experts question 'Tempo' case

Experts question 'Tempo' case JAKARTA: The prosecution of two separate criminal cases after a mob attacked the Tempo magazine headquarters was strange, legal experts said on Wednesday.The two defendants, Hidayat Lukman and David Tjioe, were allegedly part of a mob that attacked the magazine's...

House may reject regulation on mining in protected forests

House may reject regulation on mining in protected forestsRendi A. Witular Jakarta Most legislators deliberating a controversial government regulation in lieu of law on mining expressed their opposition on Wednesday to a provision in the regulation that allows 13 mining firms to resume their...

Rupiah gains from peaceful election: BI

Rupiah gains from peaceful election: BIDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The trouble-free presidential election has reduced the risks of uncertainty and improved people's expectations on the economy -- thus easing pressure on the rupiah, according to the central bank.

Police seek removal of reporter

Police seek removal of reporter JAKARTA: Jakarta Police sent on Wednesday a letter to the chief editor of Media Indonesia daily, asking for the removal of reporter Aries Wijaksena from his post at the city police headquarters.The letter, signed by city police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Mount Egon active again after Monday's calm, observer says

Mount Egon active again after Monday's calm, observer saysYemris Fointuna, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Mount Egon in East Nusa Tenggara province (NTT) has shown increased signs of activity over the last two days, spewing out sand, rock, fumes and sulfuric ash, an official said on Wednesday.

Controversial mining regulation may be rejected by House

Controversial mining regulation may be rejected by HouseRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Most legislators deliberating a controversial government regulation in lieu of law on mining expressed their opposition on Wednesday to a provision in the regulation that allows 13 mining firms to resume their...

Local and foreign observers differ on poll assessment

Local and foreign observers differ on poll assessmentM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta While local observers declined to call the July 5 polls free and fair, the Carter Center and other foreign monitoring teams said on Wednesday that they were impressed by the way in which the election had proceeded.

Court dismisses water case

Court dismisses water caseUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court dismissed all charges by the Jakarta Water Consumers Community (Komparta) against PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) as the consumer group failed to comply with required legal procedures in...

Councillors accused of corruption

Councillors accused of corruption TANGERANG: The Tangerang Non-Governmental Organization Forum (NGO Forum) reported seven members of Tangerang municipality council to the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office for alleged misuse of the council budget.

Custom holds sway over romance among the Aga

Custom holds sway over romance among the AgaJagadhita, Contributor/Denpasar Love may be a private matter for many of us, but not for the Aga people of Tenganan Pegringsingan village in Manggis, Karangasem, about 85 kilometers from Denpasar.

Toyota unveils new project in RI

Toyota unveils new project in RINovan Iman Santosa, Jakarta Subsidiaries of Japanese carmaker Toyota Motor Company (TMC) in Indonesia are planning a new venture to produce a multipurpose van (MPV), which they say will set a new benchmark for the world's automotive industry.

Robots to rule in UI contests

Robots to rule in UI contestsP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Robots will rule this weekend when university students compete to unite two lovers and put out fires in exciting displays of scientific prowess.On Saturday and Sunday, 32 teams from 24 state and private colleges across the country will each present...

Susilo leads, voters hope for better future

Susilo leads, voters hope for better futureBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta With around 67 percent of the vote already counted on Wednesday, election front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono topped the provisional tally in the capital with 37.80 percent and is assured of entering the runoff in September.

Nabiel under fire for alleged incompetence

Nabiel under fire for alleged incompetenceKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Non-governmental organizations called Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim incompetent on Wednesday, but stopped short of urging him to resign.

1. SBY: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 10

1. SBY: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 10 Susilo now bracing for uphill runoff 2. PAPUA: 32 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Papua poll officials charged with fraud 3. ANEMIA: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 One in two Indonesians has anemia

Senior officer gets marching order over Al-Zaytun affair

Senior officer gets marching order over Al-Zaytun affairTiarma Siboro and Nana Rukmana, Jakarta/Indramayu A middle-ranking military officer was discharged on Wednesday for involvement in the illegal mobilization of voters to the advantage of candidate Gen.(ret) Wiranto.Lt. Col.

Courts urged to detain corruption defendants

Courts urged to detain corruption defendantsAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) urged district and high courts on Wednesday to order the detention of corruption defendants so as to prevent them from fleeing justice during their trials.

TV Program: Thursday, July 8, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, July 8, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 Zooming4:00 Music4:30 Children...

Chile to honor Pramoedya

Chile to honor Pramoedya JAKARTA: The president of Chile will present an award to noted Indonesian novelist Pramoedya Ananta Toer during the 100th anniversary commemoration of Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda, it was reported on Wednesday.

*Senior officer gets marching orders over Al-Zaitun affair Page 2

*Senior officer gets marching orders over Al-Zaitun affair Page 2 *KPU told to get tough on Puteh probe Page 4 *Sidoarjo councillors in hot seat over graft charges Page 5 *Money talks loudly in KPU ballot-printing projects Page 6 *Susilo leads in city, supporters hope for better times Page 8 *El...

'I don't want my children to end up like me'

'I don't want my children to end up like me' As more parents realize the importance of a good education, they are sending their children to the best schools in town or financing overseas educations for their sons and daughters.

70 percent of city assets lack proper title documents

70 percent of city assets lack proper title documentsDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Nearly all 12 factions on the City Council have criticized the city administration's poor recording and documenting of city assets, which could lead to the loss of assets or their transfer to unauthorized parties.

Court puts limits on hearing poll disputes

Court puts limits on hearing poll disputesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Constitutional Court President Jimly Asshidiqie says the court will only consider election disputes that have significant impact on the position of the presidential candidates in order to speed up the election process.

Democratizing religious bureaucracy from the state

Democratizing religious bureaucracy from the stateMuhamad Ali, Contributor/Jakarta The Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP) recently issued a "moral political contract", urging presidential candidates, if elected, not to intervene in religious affairs and not to discriminate against...

Govt told to start reforestation drive

Govt told to start reforestation drive JAMBI: Approximately 300,000 hectares of the four million hectares of forest in Jambi province have been stripped bare by illegal loggers, an official said on Wednesday.

Lawmakers get Rp 20m for uniforms

Lawmakers get Rp 20m for uniformsRusman, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan Provincial legislature has allocated itself the staggering amount of more than Rp 1 billion (US$105,263) for the 45 councillors' uniforms this year, according to government statistics obtained by The Jakarta...

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JP/4/sceneFrench architect stands drug trial DENPASAR, Bali: A French citizen went on trial on Wednesday at the Denpasar District Court charged with the possession of 15.9 grams of cannabis.Prosecutor Putu Awantara charged Fredebert Ettenne De Souza, a 51-year old architect, with possessing the...

RP angry over U.S. comments

RP angry over U.S. comments PHILIPPINES: The Philippines reacted angrily on Wednesday to U.S. concern about terrorist training camps in the south of the country and said it regretted a decision to withdraw US$30 million of aid for the region.U.S.

Chevy Optra affordable and luxurious

Chevy Optra affordable and luxuriousNitza Arbi and Zatni Arbi, Contributors/Jakarta A stripped-down Maybach, it is definitely not. There has never been such a thing, and there never will be. What about "a poor man's limousine"? Let's see.

Susilo now bracing for uphill runoff

Susilo now bracing for uphill runoffFabiola Desy Unidjaja and M.Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senior party executives and campaign managers for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Megawati Soekarnoputri and Wiranto began wrestling on Wednesday with coalition building for the expected Sept.

Terror suspects transferred to Bali

Terror suspects transferred to Bali DENPASAR, Bali: Five terror suspects arrested recently in Surakarta, Central Java, arrived in Bali on Wednesday to face questioning over their alleged roles in the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people.Bali Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Slovenia wary about Jakarta humidity

Slovenia wary about Jakarta humidityMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The Slovenian women's tennis team coach says the hot, humid Jakarta weather could be a deciding factor in its World Group playoff of the Federation Cup against Indonesia.

UOB starts Islamic fund in Malaysia

UOB starts Islamic fund in Malaysia Singapore: United Overseas Bank (UOB) launched its maiden Islamic unit trust in Malaysia in a bid to tap into growing demand from Muslim investors, officials said on Wednesday.

Papua poll officials charged with fraud

Papua poll officials charged with fraudNethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura Repeating an old trick of their New Order counterparts, two subdistrict poll officials in Timika, Papua province, allegedly pierced thousands of ballot papers to benefit Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla.

40% import tax on shrimp proposed

40% import tax on shrimp proposedZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed to the Ministry of Finance that an import tax of 40 percent be imposed on shrimp following demands from the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs and domestic farmers.

Special TKI airport lounge a secretive hub of chaos

Special TKI airport lounge a secretive hub of chaosThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The situation at the special lounge for overseas migrant workers (TKIs) at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng, Tangerang, remains chaotic and closed to the public, raising concerns about the extent of...

Int'l kite festival staged at Ancol

Int'l kite festival staged at Ancol JAKARTA: Beachgoers will be able to enjoy the 2004 Jakarta International Kite Festival at the Karnaval beach in Ancol, North Jakarta, between July 9 and July 11 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

2006 Asian Games shun pencak silat

2006 Asian Games shun pencak silatEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Hopes for pencak silat, a martial art originating here, to be among sports contested at the 2006 Asian Games in Qatar were dashed, after the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) decided against its inclusion.

50% of Indonesians anemic: Study

50% of Indonesians anemic: StudySari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Approximately 50 percent of the population of Indonesia suffers from anemia, which translates into a 20 percent drop in worker productivity, research data from the Ministry of Health's directorate of nutrition revealed.

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;JP;IWA;CD; ANPAa..r.. Ballot-paper-printing Money talks in KPU printing projects JP/6/printing Money talks in April ballot printing projectsMoch. N. Kurniawan Jakarta Officials of the General Elections Commission (KPU) argued in April that they lacked the funds to better educate the public on how...