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Bali bombing, an extraordinary crime?

Bali bombing, an extraordinary crime?Jeffrey Winters and Ridarson Galingging, Jakarta Most people would agree that it is unjust to prosecute someone for a legal action which is later made into a crime by passing a new law.

Women able to breast-feed thanks to 'support from husbands'

Women able to breast-feed thanks to 'support from husbands'Sari Setiogi, The Jakarta Post Some fathers play a major role in helping their babies enjoy six months of breast-feeding, the recommended way of feeding a newborn.

Candidates offer same economic policies

Candidates offer same economic policiesRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Businessmen got their first glimpses of the five-year economic roadmaps of presidential candidates Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the incumbent president, Megawati Soekarnoputri, during a dialog held by a powerful business lobby.

Mega asks country's borders marked

Mega asks country's borders markedFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Rusman, Jakarta/Samarinda President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered on Monday local governments whose territories share borders with neighboring countries to build monuments to mark the country's borders.

MF Siregar to receive honorary doctorate

MF Siregar to receive honorary doctorate JAKARTA: Sports expert MF Siregar will receive an honorary doctorate from Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ).The presentation ceremony will take place on Wednesday at the UNJ campus in Rawamangun, East Jakarta.

Red Cross gives cash to Bali victims

Red Cross gives cash to Bali victims The Australian Red Cross has finished distributing the AS$15.4 million (US$11 million) it raised to help victims of the Bali bombings and boost medical services on the Indonesian island, the organization said on Monday.

Three-wheeled vehicles on their last wheel

Three-wheeled vehicles on their last wheel After serving Jakartans for almost 30 years, bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles) will soon begin disappearing from the capital's streets. The city administration will phase out the Indian-made bajaj in favor of locally made kancil (four-wheeled...

'No space available, even for hide-and-seek'

'No space available, even for hide-and-seek' The jungle of high-rise buildings and infrastructure used to be the playground of Jakartans. With the decline in public parks and open fields, many people The Jakarta Post talked to complained about the expensive facilities they were forced to turn to...

Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 2, 2004:

Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 2, 2004: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Anti-terror fight in Southeast Asia far from over

Anti-terror fight in Southeast Asia far from overWong Chun Wai and Lourdes Charles, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia They have been contained but certainly not destroyed. In fact, Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) remains dangerous with many of its senior leaders, including several Malaysians,...

KPK remains tight-lipped on Puteh probe

KPK remains tight-lipped on Puteh probeTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Embattled Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh again appeared at the office of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Monday, where KPK officials asked him dozens of questions about his role in the alleged markup in the purchase of a...

Shuttlers plegde compliance with rules

Shuttlers plegde compliance with rulesEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta National shuttlers have expressed mixed feelings over the new get-tough policy that will be implemented at the national training center.The new director of the center, Icuk Sugiarto, has said unmarried players will be required to live...

First half tourist arrivals rise 34.64%

First half tourist arrivals rise 34.64% The number of tourist arrivals in the country during the first half of this year increased by 34.64 percent compared to the same period last year, giving optimism that the government target of 5 million arrivals this year could be achieved.

Firetrap nightspots face closure

Firetrap nightspots face closureDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso threatened on Monday to close down 70 percent of the capital's 612 entertainment centers if they did not comply with Bylaw No. 3/1992 on fire systems, as only 30 percent were known to maintain active safety measures against...

On abstentions

On abstentionsFrom Media Indonesia It really is ungentlemanly for a number of those belonging to the country's political elite to encourage their followers not to vote in the second round of the presidential election.

Taman Sari project enters second phase

Taman Sari project enters second phase YOGYAKARTA: The Yogyakarta municipal government and Jogja Heritage Society (JHS) launched on Monday the second phase of a restoration project for the endangered heritage site of Taman Sari water palace within the Yogyakarta Palace compound.

1. POLICE: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18

1. POLICE: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Police accused of violating Constitution in Banyumas VCD case 2. WORKERS: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Govt to target illegal aliens 3. MK: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Wiranto's lawyers seek more time to gather evidence 4.

JI members get 3 years in jail

JI members get 3 years in jailUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday two members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network -- Surono, alias Fadli and Edi Suprapto, alias Yasir -- to three-year prison terms each for storing explosives and harboring an illegal...

All on board for maritime security

All on board for maritime securityThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Malaysia's agreement with Singapore last week to work more closely together to enhance maritime security and fight terrorism is another piece of good news, after naval vessels from the two countries and Indonesia...

DPD supporter acquitted of charges

DPD supporter acquitted of charges YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta District Court acquitted Muhammad Muchlas Abror, a member of Muslim organization Muhammadiyah, of all charges on Monday.Presiding judge Soenaryo told a packed court room that Abror had indeed briefed local residents in a mosque in...

NU clerics deny receiving election donations

NU clerics deny receiving election donationsThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Surakarta Muslim clerics, accused of accepting large sums of money in connection with the presidential election, denied on Monday that they had received donations from the campaign team of incumbent president Megawati...

MF Siregar to receive

MF Siregar to receive honorary doctorate JAKARTA: Sports expert MF Siregar will receive an honorary doctorate from Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ).The presentation ceremony will take place on Wednesday at the UNJ campus in Rawamangun, East Jakarta.

Singapore surgeon recognized as pioneer

Singapore surgeon recognized as pioneer Singapore's pioneering transplant surgeon, Dr Susan Lim, has become the first Singaporean and the youngest person to become a Fellow of Australia's Trinity College, the institution's highest honor, which is awarded to individuals of outstanding achievement.

Wiranto's lawyers seek more time to gather evidence

Wiranto's lawyers seek more time to gather evidenceMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Suherdjoko, Jakarta/Semarang Lawyers representing Golkar presidential ticket Wiranto and Solahuddin Wahid requested on Monday time to prepare evidence to support their claim that the pair lost 5.

Kadin wants business-minded ministers

Kadin wants business-minded ministersRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) called on Monday for presidential candidates to select as their key economic ministers those who understood business and the financial markets, and urged them to announce their...

Bank Mandiri clarifies

Bank Mandiri clarifies With reference to the article in The Jakarta Post, on July 28, titled Losing with Bank Mandiri, we have apologized to Mr. Bailey for the inconvenience caused.The matter has already been resolved and Bailey, who is domiciled in Jember, East Java, has accepted our explanation.

Police accused of violating Constitution in VCD bias case

Police accused of violating Constitution in VCD bias caseM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Sr. Comr. Andi Aflus Mapparesa, who last week was removed as chief of Central Java's Banyumas Police, violated the Constitution by giving a speech in support of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's candidacy, the...

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Bali bombings, an extraordinary crime? Jeffrey Winters and Ridarson Galingging Jakarta2. Star -- Anti-terror fight far from over 1 x 48 Antiterror fight in Southeast Asia far from over Wong Chun Wai and Lourdes Charles The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia3.

Govt may replace Pertamina management

Govt may replace Pertamina management The government is considering axing the board of directors and commissioners of state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina over the controversial sale of its two supertankers that resulted in a negative image for the company, a minister said on Monday.

Letter from the Publisher

Letter from the Publisher The Jakarta Post has a new chief editor. Effective today, Endy M. Bayuni, our deputy chief editor since August 2001, takes over from Raymond Toruan to become the paper's fourth chief editor since its founding in 1983.

TV Program: Tuesday, August 3, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, August 3, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

56 soldiers discharged

56 soldiers discharged AMBON, Maluku: The Pattimura military command overseeing Maluku province discharged on Monday 56 personnel for various offenses, including legal and disciplinary violations, and desertion.Only two personnel were attendant at Monday's official discharge, First Corp.

Increased prices raise concerns of hike in interest

Increased prices raise concerns of hike in interestDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday that the prices of imported foods and housing rent edged up in July, and coupled with higher education costs, helped to push inflation up by 0.

Oil hits high, stocks fall on security fears

Oil hits high, stocks fall on security fearsAgencies, Singapore/Jakarta Oil prices hit a record high on Monday and Asian stocks retreated as a U.S. security alert deepened investor fears about the resilience of a U.S. recovery and the risk to the global economy from terror attacks.

MF Siregar to receive

MF Siregar to receive honorary doctorate JAKARTA: Sports expert MF Siregar will receive an honorary doctorate from Universitas Negeri Jakarta (UNJ).The presentation ceremony will take place on Wednesday at the UNJ campus in Rawamangun, East Jakarta.

185 pass screening for transportation council

185 pass screening for transportation council A total of 185 of 335 applicants managed to pass the first phase of screening for the newly set up City Transportation Council (DTK).DTK recruitment committee secretary Tubagus Haryo Karbyanto said on Monday that around 70 percent of the 185 were public...

Mega's silent maneuvers against Susilo's charm, who will win?

Mega's silent maneuvers against Susilo's charm, who will win?Hanys Salmi, Kuala Lumpur As of last week, all opinion polls in Jakarta concluded that front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono would win the runoff election on Sept. 20.

Chaubey put into solitary

Chaubey put into solitary Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey, an Indian national sentenced to death for smuggling drugs, has been isolated in a special cell since last week at Tanjung Gusta Penitentiary in Medan, North Sumatra, a lawyer said on Monday.

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3 x 9 Chaubey put into solitary JP/5/AMBON1 x 33 Tension grips Ambon after shooting JP/5/BOOK2 x 28 Some Medan children have to make do with used schoolbooks JP/5/shoot2 x 20 Police apologize for wrongful arrest in Palu

Structural impediments facing the new president

Structural impediments facing the new presidentMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, Jakarta After more than six years of disorder in the post-Soeharto era, many are once again erroneously looking at institutional changes and the introduction of a more democratic electoral system as a quick fix to Indonesia's...

NGOs vs. Sutiyoso on

NGOs vs. Sutiyoso on Mondays, Thursdays JAKARTA: Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) plan to hold rallies on Mondays and Thursdays, demanding the dismissal of Governor Sutiyoso. The protests will reach a peak on Aug. 25 when 75 new city councillors will be sworn in.

Filipino lawyer wins Ramon Magsaysay award

Filipino lawyer wins Ramon Magsaysay awardReuters, Manila A Philippine lawyer who has helped recover nearly US$700 million stashed away in Swiss banks by late dictator Ferdinand Marcos was awarded Asia's equivalent of the Nobel prize on Monday.

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2. 2 x 21 NU clerics deny receiving election donations 3. 1 x 24 Bali bombing convicts moved 4. 2 x 36 'Fathers play a major role in breast-feeding' or Women able to breast-feed thanks to 'support from husbands'5. 2 x 27 President asks for monuments to mark country's borders

Police begins Buyat laboratory tests

Police begins Buyat laboratory testsAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Police began on Monday the laboratory examination of water and other samples taken from Buyat Bay, South Minahasa regency, North Sulawesi, with the results of the tests expected to only become available after 10 days.

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;REUTERS; ANPAf..r.. STEEL-MALAYSIA-PERWAJA Malaysia opens trial of Perwaja Steel ex-chief JP/16/Steel Malaysia opens trial of Perwaja Steel ex-chief Reuters Kuala Lumpur The first big businessman arrested in Malaysia's new anti- corruption drive went on trial on Monday and denied charges that he...

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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...

* Govt OKs Rp 10t in bonds to fund toll projects Page 3

* Govt OKs Rp 10t in bonds to fund toll projects Page 3 * Press freedom yet to be respected Page 4 * More councillors on trial on corruption charges Page 5 * 'Bapak' culture must be abandoned Page 6 * Land problems delay road construction Page 8 * Loss could mean end of Tyson's boxing career Page 9...

APBU laments lack of Olympic TV coverage in RI

APBU laments lack of Olympic TV coverage in RIEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Kuala Lumpur-based Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (APBU) lamented the fact that no Indonesian TV stations would air the upcoming Olympic Games.

How to prevent traffic congestion

How to prevent traffic congestion When it comes to kemacetan (traffic jams), everyone has an opinion on who are the guilty parties.Most of the time, bus and bajaj drivers are blamed for the daily congestion on the city's streets.

Hundreds more on illegal migrant workers deported from Malaysia

Hundreds more on illegal migrant workers deported from MalaysiaFadli, Batam After being deported from Malaysia, some 630 Indonesian illegal migrants arrived on Saturday evening in Tanjung Uban port, North Bintan district, Riau Islands regency.