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Play-group treatment

Play-group treatmentFrom Bisnis IndonesiaAs a mother of a preschool child not yet four years old, I would like to question the treatment they receive at play-groups in the city.My son attended on July 19 such a group organized by Diakonia School in Pluit, North Jakarta.

Kyoto Protocol and subsequent action

Kyoto Protocol and subsequent action With reference to several articles on the Kyoto Protocol recently, published in The Jakarta Post, I would like to add some comments.After ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, in accordance with para 29 Annex Decision 17/CP7, the government of Indonesia should establish...

* Silent Megawati now values communication Page 2

* Silent Megawati now values communication Page 2 * Candidates get away with fictitious campaign funds Page 4 * Lampung governor's plan to buy guns comes under attack Page 5 * Figuring the party angle Page 6 * Sale causes major traffic jam in Jakarta Page 8 * Love labors after losses in prior PGA...

Train stations sell new schedules

Train stations sell new schedules JAKARTA: Not all commuters are familiar with the new train timetable, and have been prompted to purchase leaflets at ticket windows for Rp 500 (6 U.S. cents)."But the leaflets only contain the timetable of the railway station issuing it.

House move to keep party grip on power slammed

House move to keep party grip on power slammedKurniawan Hari, Jakarta A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) criticized the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday for suggesting that candidates wishing to run for election as governors, regents or mayors would have to be nominated by...

TV Today: Friday, August 6, 2004

TV Today: Friday, August 6, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Traditional Comedy: Lenong2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Pak Odor's Show5:00...

RI, S'pore boost border security

RI, S'pore boost border security YOGYAKARTA: Military authorities from Indonesia and Singapore agreed on Thursday to step up security along the countries' sea border.According to a statement from Indonesian Military (TNI) Headquarters, the two countries agreed during an Indonesia- Singapore Joint...

Megawati makes the rounds in rallying elite ahead of runoff

Megawati makes the rounds in rallying elite ahead of runoffFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been going out of her way to lobby the political elite ahead of the presidential runoff, saying it was necessary to communicate with other leading figures.

'My children prefer malls, salons to exercise'

'My children prefer malls, salons to exercise' Not all Jakartans can afford the "luxury" of staying healthy and fit. While those who can afford it don't seem to understand the benefits of exercise. To make things worse, green, open spaces for residents to exercise or play sport on are declining.

Tracking Javanese culture in Sulawesi

Tracking Javanese culture in SulawesiTantri Yuliandini, Tondano, North Sulawesi "Hey! You're from Malang, aren't you? This guy's from there too!" a young man shouted as I left Al Falah Kyai Modjo mosque in Kampung Jawa, Tondano, recently, causing me to pause and wait for him.

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3 x 19 NGOs demand probe into Muna regent on graft charges JP/5/terror2 x 28 Man convicted of involvement in Makassar bombings released 2 x 27 Lampung governor lambasted for exorbitant gun budget JP/5/RIAU1 x 28 Riau councillor gets terror scare JP/5/SHOOTING1 x 32 Four nabbed in Poso over shooting

RI, Singapore warn of militant attacks

RI, Singapore warn of militant attacksAchmad Sukarsono and Jason Szep, Reuters, Jakarta/Singapore Militants are plotting more attacks in Southeast Asia and may be planning to kill officials involved in the war on terror in addition to hitting Western targets, top security officials said on Thursday.

A breach of public trust

A breach of public trust We do not doubt the good intentions of our National Police Chief, Gen. Da'i Bachtiar in taking the former Banyumas chief of police, Sr. Comr. Andi Mapparesa, to task over his breach of public trust for allegedly drumming up support for Megawati Soekarnoputri in her...

1. SBI (4x13)

1. SBI (4x13) Bank Indonesia plays it cool on interest rate worries 2. DHL (1x32) DHL opens vital logistics center 3. Tax (2x20) Govt on track to meet tax revenue target 4. BES (1x36) New bond listings to decline by 40% 5. Perta (2x20) Pertamina books VLCC for up to five years

Man convicted of involvement in Makassar bombings released

Man convicted of involvement in Makassar bombings releasedAndi Hajramurni, Makassar Hamid Razzaq, 64, one of 12 terror suspects convicted of bombing a McDonald's outlet and a car dealership in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar in 2002, has been released after the Supreme Court acquitted him of...

(Advertorial)

(Advertorial) Freeport Partnership Fund for Community Developmentfocuses on health, education and village-based development PT Freeport Indonesia and its joint venture partner have, since 1996, committed one percent of revenues for the benefit of the local community through the Freeport Partnership...

BI plays it cool on interest rate worries

BI plays it cool on interest rate worriesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Thursday it did not intend to change its policy on maintaining relatively low interest rates despite the increase in the interest rates of its SBI promissory notes a day earlier.

Riau councillor gets terror scare

Riau councillor gets terror scarePuji Santoso, Pekanbaru Two unidentified men on a Yamaha RX-King motorcycle hurled a Molotov cocktail at the Jl. Sumatera official residence of Riau Legislative Council deputy speaker Djuharman Arifin at 2:15 a.m. on Thursday.

KPU says campaign fund audit results 'satisfactory'

KPU says campaign fund audit results 'satisfactory'M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Presidential candidates may breathe a sigh of relief, as the General Elections Commission (KPU) has completed an investigative audit into their campaign sources and ruled that no further audit would be necessary, against...

NGOs demand probe into Muna regent on graft cases

NGOs demand probe into Muna regent on graft casesA. Junaidi and Hasrul, Jakarta/Kendari A group of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday to investigate an alleged Rp 7 billion (US$777,000) corruption case involving Muna Regent Ridwan...

Honest, professional ministers

Honest, professional ministersFrom RepublikaThe next president will soon be occupying the office for a five-year term. The president may even be reelected for another term if he or she succeeds in carrying out his or her duties.

Malaysia told to punish employers that hire illegals

Malaysia told to punish employers that hire illegalsRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea called on the Malaysian government to take strict action against employers who hired illegal workers and to tightly supervise its border areas in a bid to stop the...

Play-group treatment

Play-group treatment From Bisnis IndonesiaAs a mother of a preschool child not yet four years old, I would like to question the treatment they receive at play-groups in the city.My son attended on July 19 such a group organized by Diakonia School in Pluit, North Jakarta.

DHL opens vital logistics center

DHL opens vital logistics centerFitri Wulandari, Hong Kong Leading express and logistics company DHL opened on Wednesday its largest center for air express cargo in the Asia-Pacific to gain more from the fast-growing intratrade in the region.

Pertamina books VLCC for up to five years

Pertamina books VLCC for up to five years PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil company, booked a 16 year-old very large crude carrier for as long as five years at a cost of as much as $48.9 million, to replace capacity the company disposed of earlier this year.

JP/5/CENDANA

JP/5/CENDANAYoung scientist finds new method in sandalwood breedingYemris Fointuna LondonThe myth that sandalwood (santalum album) can only be bred naturally and not scientifically has been proven otherwise.

;KORAN TEMPO;ARS;CD;

;KORAN TEMPO;ARS;CD; ANPAk..r.. Letter-support Winners deserve support JP/7/letWinner deserves supportFrom Koran TempoThe nation's first direct presidential election has taken place and the two top finishers will take part in an upcoming runoff unless one of the candidates can secure a simple...

Military bill: No significant changes at the front

Military bill: No significant changes at the front The draft of the military bill currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives has spurred controversy with the inclusion of several contentious articles.

Taufik Kiemas says Matori recovering

Taufik Kiemas says Matori recovering JAKARTA: Defense minister Matori Abdul Djalil is slowly recovering after suffering a stroke in August 2002, according to Taufik Kiemas.Taufik, the husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, said on Thursday that Matori, who has been inactive from the Cabinet...

Press freedom and democracy

Press freedom and democracyPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta A politician's commitment to freedom of the press is one of the best possible indicators of his commitment to the general principles of democracy.

Four nabbed in Poso over shooting

Four nabbed in Poso over shootingRuslan Sangadji, Palu Central Sulawesi Police have arrested four people charged with discharging firearms at Jhonli Tumbelaka, a sales executive with cigarette maker PT Djarum, in Parigi Moutong regency.

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;KORAN TEMPO;ARS;CD; ANPAk..r.. Letter-support Winners deserve support JP/7/letWinner deserves supportFrom Koran TempoThe nation's first direct presidential election has taken place and the two top finishers will take part in an upcoming runoff unless one of the candidates can secure a simple...

Penitent Christian enjoys badminton world

Penitent Christian enjoys badminton worldEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Christian Hadinata, the former director of the national badminton training center who was relegated to a coach, says he has no hard feelings toward the badminton governing body PBSI.

Pulp freighter sinks off Riau

Pulp freighter sinks off Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: An accident between an incoming barge and a freighter moored at a Perawang shipping dock, Riau province, forced dock crew to hustle around the clock to save a Rp 6.3 billion (US$ 663,158) shipment of pulp.

Oil price hike renews concerns over fuel subsidy

Oil price hike renews concerns over fuel subsidyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A surge in oil prices is creating renewed concerns over a costly government fuel subsidy that eventually will become unbearable for the economy.

Bekasi investment maintains steady pace

Bekasi investment maintains steady paceWahyuana, Bekasi Slowly but surely is an apt description of the growth of industry in Bekasi, a developing administration east of Jakarta.Many industrial zone operators in Bekasi, Karawang and Cikampek subdistricts acknowledge that business is improving,...

Tanah Abang traders neglect buyers amid mass protest

Tanah Abang traders neglect buyers amid mass protestBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Many buyers, including some from out of town, were shocked to see that almost all the shops at the Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta, were closed as the owners were taking part in a massive protest opposing...

House factions work on TNI bill

House factions work on TNI bill JAKARTA: After receiving input from experts, the factions in the House of Representatives will outline on Friday their proposals for the deliberation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill.

Positive side of controversial TNI territorial structure

Positive side of controversial TNI territorial structureID Nugroho and Nethy Dharma Somba, Surabaya/Jayapura Over the last few years, the road in Benjeng district, Gresik regency, has changed markedly. The entire road has now been paved, so it is no longer muddy in the rainy season and dusty in the...

Nurdin sends off team from hospital room

Nurdin sends off team from hospital room JAKARTA: The chairman of the Soccer Association of Indonesia, Nurdin Halid, a suspect in a sugar smuggling case, sent off on Thursday the national under-20 team on a tour of Southeast Asian countries from his hospital bed at the Sukamto Police Hospital in...

New bond listings to decline by 40%

New bond listings to decline by 40%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Surabaya Stock Exchange (SSX) expects new bond listings by the corporate sector to decline by 40 percent this year on political and security concerns arising from the general and presidential elections.SSX director T.

UBS to expand in Indonesia

UBS to expand in Indonesia BERLIN: UBS AG, Europe's biggest bank, said it is expanding its operations in Indonesia as the Southeast Asian country's economy is predicted to grow by as much as 5 percent this year.

Women are good borrowers: Activitist

Women are good borrowers: ActivitistA. Junaidi, Jakarta Business loans help women improve the quality of their and their families' lives as they tend to make use of their profits to meet the needs of their families and repay their debts on time, an observer says.

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JATON 1x42 Tracking Javanese culture in Sulawesi

Prosecution seeks death for heroin smuggler

Prosecution seeks death for heroin smuggler Prosecutors Anwarudin and Eben Silalahi proposed a death sentence for Nigerian national Sylvester Obiekwe Nwolise, who has been charged with smuggling 1.2 kilograms of heroin from Pakistan into the country late last year.

Victims file suit over eviction

Victims file suit over eviction JAKARTA: Dozens of evictees -- whose houses in Tanjung Duren, West Jakarta, were demolished by public order officers last year -- filed a suit against West Jakarta Mayor Sarimun Hadisaputra, the land owner Agustina Munawar, the National Land Agency's (BPN) West...

Lampung governor lambasted for exorbitant gun budget

Lampung governor lambasted for exorbitant gun budgetOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung After being criticized for proposing additional budget spending (ABT) on luxury cars, Governor Sjahroeddin Z.P. was again thrust into the hot seat on Thursday after Lampung councillors found that the governor also...

Govt eyeing up CDM projects

Govt eyeing up CDM projectsDewi Santoso, Jakarta Indonesia is in negotiations to secure two Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) projects in the energy sector as part of the Kyoto Protocol, which the House of Representatives endorsed last month.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 5, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 5, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

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;KORAN TEMPO;ARS;CD; ANPAk..r.. Letter-support Winners deserve support JP/7/letWinner deserves supportFrom Koran TempoThe nation's first direct presidential election has taken place and the two top finishers will take part in an upcoming runoff unless one of the candidates can secure a simple...