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Terminal land clearance to finish

Terminal land clearance to finish JAKARTA: East Jakarta Mayor Koesman Halim said on Sunday that the land clearance process for Pulo Gebang bus terminal was expected to be completed later this year.Construction would begin early next year, he said."There are still 1.

PPP FINISHED THIRD BEHIND PDI PERJUANGAN AND GOLKAR IN THE

PPP FINISHED THIRD BEHIND PDI PERJUANGAN AND GOLKAR IN THE 1999 general election.The presidential election bill endorsed earlier this month limits the number of parties allowed to field candidates in the JP/4/C15 the vote or 3 percent of the seats in the legislative election scheduled for April 5.

Key to better education system in Indonesia

Key to better education system in IndonesiaSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta Without the access to a high standard of education people are not able to lead the fulfilling lives they might otherwise have enjoyed.

PDI-P cadre withdraws bid for Bali governorship

PDI-P cadre withdraws bid for Bali governorshipI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Anak Agung Ngurah Oka Ratmadi of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said on Monday he would not seek the governorship of Bali, after failing to win the backing of party...

'OPEC should maintain output'

'OPEC should maintain output' JAKARTA: Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources, Purnomo Yusgiantoro, on Monday reiterated the country's stance that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries should vote to maintain its current production level at its meeting on Thursday in Vienna.

Utut likely to miss SEA Games

Utut likely to miss SEA GamesMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaGrand Master (GM) Utut Adianto is expected to miss the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in December, which would put a dent in Indonesia's hopes for chess gold at the event.

MacDonald's stories break barriers

MacDonald's stories break barriersTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Miaow, miaow, miaow, miaow, miaow," Margaret Read MacDonald mimicked, followed by hundreds of children who sat rapt listening to her story of The Spoiled Little Cat during the recent Storytelling Festival at Bentara...

Surgical separation considered for twins

Surgical separation considered for twins SURABAYA: Doctors here are considering at length the possibility of separating a pair of twins joined at the chest and stomach.They say the twins, who were born on Saturday to a poor family in the East Java capital of Surabaya, share two legs, one sex organ...

Masterminds of the abortive coup

Masterminds of the abortive coupPhilippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila Both Malacanang and Camp Aguinaldo have sounded the alarm over the involvement of certain politicians, with Interior Secretary Joey Lina even naming ex-coup leader and now opposition senator Gringo Honasan. Even Lt.

Workers protest factory's closure

Workers protest factory's closure TANGERANG: Hundreds of workers from aluminum melting factory PT Teguh Makmur Sentosa in Benda district rallied at the mayoralty office on Monday, demanding that the administration cancel plans to close the factory for damaging the environment.

Arroyo more reliant on military powers after mutiny: Analysts

Arroyo more reliant on military powers after mutiny: AnalystsCecil Morella, Agence France-Presse, Manila The failed mutiny in the Philippines has highlighted how President Gloria Arroyo's political future is inextricably linked with the armed forces leaders who brought her to power, analysts said...

Nigerian given life sentence

Nigerian given life sentence BOGOR: Nigerian Jhon Sebastian was sentenced to life imprisonment by presiding judge Eka Budi Prijanta after being found guilty of distributing and selling 300 grams of heroin at Cibinong district court, Bogor, on Monday.

JP/4/SCENE

JP/4/SCENEMegawati to go to KL, BangkokJAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to embark on another overseas trip later next month, to discuss various bilateral issues with Malaysia and Thailand.

Inspirational Stovia amazes youngsters

Inspirational Stovia amazes youngstersZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Stovia building is still inspiring people after all these years. In the Dutch colonial era, the building was a medical school that produced numerous doctors, as well as nationalist leaders.The building on Jl.

he government decided on Monday not to renew the existing

he government decided on Monday not to renew the existing International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic bailout program when it expires at the end of this year, but the IMF is still to monitor the country's economic reform program via a post-program monitoring (PPM) arrangement.

Wiranto for

Wiranto for president?From Koran Tempo Small parties obtaining 3 percent of the vote in the general elections may nominate their presidential candidates.As a result, they can easily nominate someone as a presidential candidate regardless of their track record.

Profit from Astra's palm oil unit soars by 60.5%

Profit from Astra's palm oil unit soars by 60.5%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest crude palm oil (CPO) producer PT Astra Agro Lestari (AAL) has announced that its net profit for the first semester of this year skyrocketed by 60.

Government set to revise regional autonomy law

Government set to revise regional autonomy lawA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to revise the 1999 Law No. 22 on regional governments punctuating two years of fiery public debate.

Megawati to go to KL, Bangkok

Megawati to go to KL, Bangkok JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to embark on another overseas trip later next month to discuss various bilateral issues with neighboring countries Malaysia and Thailand.

he government decided on Monday not to renew the existing

he government decided on Monday not to renew the existing International Monetary Fund (IMF) economic bailout program when it expires at the end of this year, but the IMF is still to monitor the country's economic reform program via a post-program monitoring (PPM) arrangement.

Juniors vie for overseas sponsors at Hemaviton Tennis Challenge

Juniors vie for overseas sponsors at Hemaviton Tennis ChallengeArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 250 athletes will take part in the second series of the Hemaviton Junior Tennis Challenge in Surabaya, East Java, from Aug. 18 to Aug. 24.

Mutiny causes fall in RP stocks, currency

Mutiny causes fall in RP stocks, currencyMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Manila Investor confidence in Philippines took a hit on Monday in response to the failed military uprising in the heart of Manila's financial district, with both the stock market and currency falling.

JP/6/OTH29

JP/6/OTH29Economic subversion Smuggling has become one of the biggest enemies of the Indonesian economy. Viewed as a kind of economic crime, smuggling has become rampant. The authorities, however, have tended to ignore it.

ASEAN proposes quiet diplomacy to release Suu Kyi

ASEAN proposes quiet diplomacy to release Suu KyiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Indonesia, as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is set to engage in quiet diplomacy to defuse the ongoing stand-off in Myanmar, foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda said.

Illegal loggers turn to ecotourism

Illegal loggers turn to ecotourismApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra For a great many years, illegal logging became the main source of livelihood for people in the vicinity of Tangkahan forest in Namo Sialang and Sungai Serdang, North Sumatra.

ADB extends Rp 15b in aid to Poso

ADB extends Rp 15b in aid to Poso POSO, Central Sulawesi: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed a Rp 15 billion loan for a rural development project in Poso district, Central Sulawesi province.The project aimed to raise the income of rural people, particularly economically weak families, the...

1. INSIGHTS: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42

1. INSIGHTS: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42Mahathir's Myanmar policy not just empty rhetoric 2. MYANMAR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 ASEAN proposes quiet diplomacy to release Aung San Suu Kyi 3. KL: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 33 Asia need not fear China: Mahathir 4.

Need for strong

Need for strong Navy & Air Force From Forum KeadilanIndonesia's sovereignty should primarily be measured in terms of its ability to maintain the country's territorial land, sea and airspace. The recent maneuvers by U.S.

'Kidnappers are out of control and everywhere'

'Kidnappers are out of control and everywhere' The ongoing kidnapping and murder cases, allegedly involving two brothers, have caught the attention of the public. The fact the kidnappers have not only demanded a ransom but have also brutally raped and murdered some of their prey, have shocked the...

A partisan president

A partisan presidentmore self-explanatory: Should president be partisan? Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Analyst, Jakarta2. Pro -- Palestinian refugees and German expellers 1 X 30 Palestinian and German refugees Shlomo Avineri Professor of Political Science Hebrew University Jerusalem Project Syndicate3.

* Headlines: 'Asia needs not fear China' 3

* Headlines: 'Asia needs not fear China' 3 * National: 90% of toxic waste dumped into environment 4 * Archipelago: Cilacap begins free school, medical program 5 * Opinion: Should president be partisan? 6 * City: Mahathir supports monorail: Sutiyoso 8 * Sports: Unprecedented 5th world record for...

Court rejection hampers unraveling of 1998 riots

Court rejection hampers unraveling of 1998 riotsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Attempts to unravel the May riots in 1998 suffered a severe blow on Monday when the Central Jakarta District Court rejected the request by the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to...

Bowing to protests, Hari delays swearing in regent

Bowing to protests, Hari delays swearing in regentApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Amid public protests, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno on Monday postponed installing Hengky Yusuf Wau as acting head for the new South Nias regency in North Sumatra.

U.S. should review aid policy for Indonesia

U.S. should review aid policy for Indonesia WASHINGTON: Indonesia's failure to cooperate in investigating the murders of two U.S. citizens in the Indonesian province of Papua should trigger a "fundamental change in approach" to the southeast Asian nation, U.S.

PDI Perjuangan considers maintaining Mega-Hamzah

PDI Perjuangan considers maintaining Mega-HamzahAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Sinjai, South Sulawesi The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is asking Vice President Hamzah Haz to maintain his partnership with the party's chairwoman President Megawati Soekarnoputri for the...

Death sentence sought for Samudra over Bali bombing

Death sentence sought for Samudra over Bali bombingWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Prosecutors have requested that Imam Samudra, accused of masterminding and financing the Oct. 12, 2002 Bali bombings be sentenced to death.

Improper waste disposal a 'tragedy waiting to happen'

Improper waste disposal a 'tragedy waiting to happen'Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A researcher has warned people against the possible outbreak of minamata disease in Indonesia due to the poor management of toxic waste water from mercury-using chemical companies.

JP/4US

JP/4USU.S. should review aid policy for Indonesia Agence France Presse WashingtonIndonesia's failure to cooperate in investigating the murders of two U.S. citizens in the Indonesian province of Papua should trigger a "fundamental change in approach" to the southeast Asian nation, U.S.

TV Program: Tuesday, July 29, 2003

TV Program: Tuesday, July 29, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia2:30 Music: Pop...

Siege of mall deals blow to Philippines

Siege of mall deals blow to Philippines What started as a festering but family feud between junior Philippines military officers and President Gloria Arroyo flew viciously out of control early yesterday morning.

2 x 11

2 x 11 PDI-P cadre withdraws bid for Bali governorship JP/5/nias2 x 25 Bowing to protests, Hari delays swearing in regent JP/5/Cilacap2 x 18 Cilacap begins free school-medical program JP/5/ugm1 x UGM to increase PhD graduates

A partisan president

A partisan presidentMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, Journalist, Jakarta The office of the president, despite the corruption of its powers during the Sukarno and Soeharto eras, remains very much an icon of national sovereignty and dignity.

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Cilacap begins free school-medical program

Cilacap begins free school-medical programAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java Entering the 2003/2004 academic year, the Cilacap regency administration has introduced a free education and medical program for students of state junior and senior high schools to make middle-level...

Singaporean held in harassment case

Singaporean held in harassment case BATAM, Riau: Police here are detaining a Singaporean national for allegedly sexually harassing a six-year-old girl on Batam island in Riau provinceThe suspect, identified only by his initials as A.A. bin S, has admitted the charges laid by the police.

UGM to increase PhD graduates

UGM to increase PhD graduatesSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In a bid to produce more holders of doctorate degrees (PhD) and make it a prominent research institution, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has applied a new regulation on final exams for doctoral candidates.

Thousands of govt jobs to go

Thousands of govt jobs to go JAKARTA: The government will scrap about 12,400 bureaucratic positions across the country as part of reforms under the Ministry of Home Affairs.Ministry spokesman I Nyoman Sumaryadi said the positions that would be eliminated included heads of office and their deputies...

'MPR annual session a waste of funds'

'MPR annual session a waste of funds'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The upcoming Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has already lost its relevance and is nothing but a waste of state money, a political analyst says.

CSFB to underwrite PGN bond

CSFB to underwrite PGN bond JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara, or PGN, has confirmed that it's chosen Credit Suisse First Boston to underwrite its proposed US$250 million 10-year bond.

Asian currencies up late, RP peso trims early losses

Asian currencies up late, RP peso trims early lossesDow Jones, Singapore The Philippine peso clawed out of intraday troughs Monday but remained at a four-month low following a failed mutiny over the weekend. But regional counterparts barely reacted to the incident.