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Protesting Afghans hospitalized

Protesting Afghans hospitalizedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Another 15 Afghan nationals were taken to hospital on Monday to be treated for dehydration, two weeks after starting a hunger strike at their shelter in Wisma Palar, Bogor.

Economist declared defamation suspect

Economist declared defamation suspect JAKARTA: Economist Dradjat Wibowo was questioned on Monday as a suspect in a defamation case filed by Adrian Waworuntu, a former main suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal.

Shanghai subway network a good example

Shanghai subway network a good example As one of Jakarta's sister cities, Shanghai, China -- with a total population of 13 million and an area of 6,341 square kilometers -- has similar problems. In a recent comparative study organized by the City Council, The Jakarta Post's Damar Harsanto was...

;JP;CD;

;JP;CD; ANPAk..r.. Departure-Tax Departure tax a move in the right direction JP/6/PATDeparture tax a move in the right directionPatrick Guntensperger Jakarta It is heartening to see that the government intends to scrap Indonesia's departure tax.

Students, parents concerned over fees

Students, parents concerned over feesThe Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Bogor/Bandung Sumarni, 51, wants nothing but the best for her eldest daughter Imsak Sukmawati -- who hopes to study law at Gadjah Mada University -- but money is an obstacle.

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 24, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, August 24, 2004 Exhibitions* Contemporary Fine Arts, Sumeleh: Shamanisme, Mistikisme dalam Praktik Seni Rupa Kontemporer Indonesia, works of Hendrawan Riyanto, at Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur No. 100 (Tel. 022 2507939), until Aug. 29.

Speeders make quick getaways on weak evidence

Speeders make quick getaways on weak evidenceUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Efforts to protect Jakartans from road accidents caused by reckless, rubber-burning motorists often come to no avail, as the evidence is not considered solid enough for court.

TV Program: Tuesday, August 24, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, August 24, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Fatmawati, model hospital

Fatmawati, model hospitalFrom RepublikaAs a participant in the compulsory health insurance scheme, I last used the health facilities of Fatmawati General Hospital in South Jakarta on July 19, followed by my wife, who later underwent orthopedic surgery.

Abolishing the departure tax is a move in the right direction

Abolishing the departure tax is a move in the right directionPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is heartening to see that the government intends to scrap Indonesia's departure tax. The plan to repeal that particular law is an important step in the right direction and it is a positive move in both a...

Daewoo mulls $3b Myanmar LNG plant

Daewoo mulls $3b Myanmar LNG plant YANGON: South Korea's Daewoo International Corp. will build a US$3 billion liquefied natural gas plant in Myanmar if additional reserves are found in a field off western Myanmar's coast, a newspaper reported on Monday.

JP/5/palsu

JP/5/palsuThree charged councillors miss inaugurationYuli Tri Suwarni BandungThree councillors-elect charged with using false diplomas were not among those sworn in on Monday to the Bandung and Cimahi regency legislatures in West Java.

A positive negative campaign

A positive negative campaign So much political ground has been broken this year. Indonesians can now vote directly for individual candidates for the country's highest public offices, who are actually obligated to engage in an open "discussion" -- a poor excuse for a policy debate -- about their...

Economist declared suspect in defamation case

Economist declared suspect in defamation caseThe Jakarta Post JakartaWell-known economist Dradjat Wibowo was questioned on Monday as a suspect in a defamation case filed by Adrian Waworuntu, a former main suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal.

Govt must protect all communities

Govt must protect all communities This is to provide feedback on the article Susilo denies anti- Chinese economic policy which was published on Aug. 20.In this article we are somehow seeing just one side of the story, whereas I would not like to take Jusuf Kalla's comment into account.

Officials campaigned early, says Panwaslu

Officials campaigned early, says PanwasluM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta West Java's Purwakarta Regent Lili Hambali Hasan has been implicated in an unlawful campaign to support President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept.

'Newmont ignored mercury warnings'

'Newmont ignored mercury warnings'Sari P. Setiogi and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Mining company PT Newmont Minahasa Raya ignored repeated warnings about the environmental dangers of its tailings, a marine toxic expert said on Monday.

PBR backs Mega, Susilo wooes PPP

PBR backs Mega, Susilo wooes PPPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri's reelection bid received another boost on Monday after the Muslim-based Reform Star Party (PBR) decided to support her in the Sept. 20 election runoff.

JP/5/protest

JP/5/protestWorkers protest attack by 'thugs' MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of workers with PT Shamrock Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) and PT Medan Tropical Caning (MTC) staged a rally here on Monday to protest a recent attack on several of their striking colleagues.

Students against high tuition

Students against high tuition From Koran TempoThe Student Executive Body of the University of Indonesia (UI) has been protesting admission fees for new students by living in tents on the UI campus in Depok, West Java, since July 4 (Tempo Interaktif, Aug. 4).

Workers protest attack by 'thugs'

Workers protest attack by 'thugs' MEDAN, North Sumatra: Thousands of workers with PT Shamrock Manufacturing Corporation (SMC) and PT Medan Tropical Caning (MTC) staged a rally here on Monday to protest a recent attack on several of their striking colleagues.

Operator, traders agreed on UI

Operator, traders agreed on UI JAKARTA: Tanah Abang textile market vendors and city-run market operator PD Pasar Jaya agreed on Monday to appoint the University of Indonesia (UI) technology research institute to get a second opinion on the strength of the market construction.

The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland?

The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland?Kahlil Rowter, Jakarta Like Alice, our initial reaction is astonishment at the proposed 2005 budget that the government unveiled last week.No, this is not in the same category as the Soeharto budget early in 1998 or the Habibie economic report in 1999,...

RI to end tax treaty with Mauritius

RI to end tax treaty with MauritiusRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Indonesian government has decided to end the country's tax treaty with the Republic of Mauritius next year amid suspicions that the facility had been abused by non-Mauritian investors, including Indonesian companies, to avoid tax...

Our great sporting tradition

Our great sporting tradition To those in the know the unimpassioned reactions here at home should have come as no surprise after the initial excitement over Taufik Hidayat's gold medal victory in Athens died down.

JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSOne more councillor detained in KendariKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari prosecutors detained another councillor on Monday after apprehending 22 councillors on graft charges on Saturday. Yayan Hartawan, chief of the Kendari Prosecutor's Office, said the councillor in question was Adj.

Free riders panic over fire, fall off train

Free riders panic over fire, fall off train At least 16 people were injured after falling off the top of electric train cars in panic at about 8 a.m. on Monday as the train entered Senen station, Central Jakarta.The injured were immediately rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Salemba.

Children with Down's syndrome need guidance

Children with Down's syndrome need guidanceDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Parents of children with Down's syndrome need to provide guidance and information on reproductive health when their children enter puberty, an expert says.Psychologist Lucia R.R.

'It is true that one has to wonder where the government can

'It is true that one has to wonder where the government can find the extra money to cover these additional expenditure requirements.' ;JP; ANPAk..r.. Indonesia-Budget 2005 Indonesian Government Budget: Are we in wonderland? JP/6/KAHLIL2005 Indonesian Government Budget: Are we in wonderland?Kahlil...

Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2 Defendant's statement: A journalist accused Bambang Harymurti Jakarta2. Pro24 -- Are the Saudis fanatics? 1 X 30 Saudi Arabia in times of change Mansoor Moaddel Project Syndicate3. LA -- U.S.

* Police to provide toll roads with speed cameras Page 2

* Police to provide toll roads with speed cameras Page 2 * Newmont ignores mercury warnings: Expert Page 4 * E. Java residents forcibly stop up waste channel Page 5 * The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland? Page 6 * 'Becak' drivers in Tangerang rally against bylaw Page 8 * Fighting erupts...

KPK looks at alleged KPU graft

KPK looks at alleged KPU graft JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is waiting for the official response from the General Elections Commission (KPU) over alleged corruption involving it that cost the state some Rp 375 billion (US$41.6 million).

Shares end down amid uncertainty

Shares end down amid uncertaintyDow Jones, Jakarta Shares closed marginally lower on Monday as investors, mostly foreigners, continued to offload their equity portfolio amid political uncertainty ahead of the presidential runoff in September, dealers said.

Councillors miss inauguration

Councillors miss inaugurationYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Three councillors-elect charged with using false diplomas were not among those sworn in on Monday to the Bandung and Cimahi regency legislatures in West Java.

What's behind rejection of TNI bill?

What's behind rejection of TNI bill?From Suara KaryaThe debate about the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill is underway, with various circles commenting on, criticizing, blaming and condemning the TNI for trying to revive the military's civilian role and refusing to be subject to a civilian authority.

On Sumbawa

On Sumbawa In your Aug. 20 edition you reported an earthquake that, quote, "jolted the resort island of Sumbawa Besar (...). Sumbawa Besar is located some 79 kilometers south of Bali". * Sumbawa Besar is not an island. It is the capital of the westernmost regency of Sumbawa island.

Children asked to respect orangutans in the wild

Children asked to respect orangutans in the wildKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Pangkalan Bun Popo, 27, gently cuddled Lauren, a three-month old orangutan (Pongo Pygmaeus) after feeding her at the Orangutan Care Center and Quarantine (OCCQ) in Pasir Panjang, West Kotawaringin regency, Central...

Troubled area police chief removed

Troubled area police chief removedAbdul Khalik and Ruslan Sangaji, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Palu The National Police have assigned an antiterror specialist to head the provincial police in troubled Central Sulawesi, replacing Brig. Gen.

Court to run Tax Tribunal

Court to run Tax TribunalRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance agreed on Monday to transfer the administration and supervision of the Tax Tribunal to the Supreme Court at a Constitutional Court hearing, following the enforcement of Law No. 4/2004 on judicial authority and Law No.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 23, 2004:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Part 2 of 2: Defendant's statement: A journalist accused

Part 2 of 2: Defendant's statement: A journalist accusedBambang Harymurti, Jakarta Before filing charges against the press, a person who considers themselves defamed has the right to reply and the right to correct.

Better that they are not alone

Better that they are not alone The number of elderly retirees in Indonesia is growing rapidly as average life expectancy continues to improve, from 43 years in the 1960s to over 64 years today. That demographic reality plus the changing of the family definition from extended families to only...

One more councillor detained in Kendari

One more councillor detained in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Kendari prosecutors detained another councillor on Monday after apprehending 22 councillors on graft charges on Saturday.Yayan Hartawan, chief of the Kendari Prosecutor's Office, said the councillor in question was Adj. Sr. Comr.

Building powerful brands not like building castles in the air

Building powerful brands not like building castles in the airAgus W. Soehadi, Contributor/Jakarta "If you can build a powerful brand, you will have a powerful marketing program. If you can't, then all the advertising, fancy packaging, sales promotion and public relations in the world won't help you...

Democracy and foreign interests

Democracy and foreign interestsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) bill does not lead to a TNI that conforms to principles of democracy, according to observers from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.

Indonesian killed in Mosul ambush

Indonesian killed in Mosul ambushFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesian national Fahmi Achmad, 27, who was working for German telecommunications company Siemens, was confirmed killed in an ambush on Sunday in Mosul in northern Iraq, a foreign ministry official said.

Belanak field to start production next week

Belanak field to start production next weekFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. oil and gas company ConocoPhillips will begin production at its huge floating production facility in the Belanak field in the South China Sea next month, the Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Body (BP Migas)...

India offers low-cost medical treatment

India offers low-cost medical treatmentTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesians seeking medical treatment abroad may want to consider India, an Indian health care expert says."India owns internationally acclaimed hospitals, with acknowledged specialists.

Taxed Batam no shoppers' lure

Taxed Batam no shoppers' lureFadli, The Jakarta Post/Batam For the past eight months, business has been on the downturn for Setiawati, 27, an attendant at Seline Boutique, which sells foreign apparel, perfume and accessories brands in the Nagoya industrial area on Batam Island.

What's behind rejection of TNI bill?

What's behind rejection of TNI bill?From Suara KaryaThe debate about the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill is underway, with various circles commenting on, criticizing, blaming and condemning the TNI for trying to revive the military's civilian role and refusing to be subject to a civilian authority.