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Police find finger after loud explosion

Police find finger after loud explosion PEKANBARU, Riau: The Pekanbaru Police found on Monday a finger, a pack of cigarettes and a blood stain near Siak river in Pekanbaru, Riau.Senapelan Police chief Adj. Comr.

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3 x 18 Source of embassy bomb funding same as Marriott: Police 1 x 46 Several people arrested for election fraud JP/4/newmont2 x 27 More senior Newmont officers face pollution questioning JP/5/FTZ2 x 28 Government told to seek review of Batam free trade zone bill

Pro-Mega parties won't accept cabinet posts if she losses

Pro-Mega parties won't accept cabinet posts if she lossesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The coalition of major parties backing President Megawati Soekarnoputri's bid to retain power has vowed to serve as an opposition force, should she lose Monday's election runoff.

Suko Sudarso

Suko Sudarso Jakarta 2. Paul -- Libel suit threatens Indonesian democracy 1 x 30 Libel suit threatens RI democracy Paul Wolfowitz The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore3. NKorea -- Dialogue with North Korea 1 X 30 Constructive dialog with N. Korea Bill Rammell Guardian News Service Pyongyang

[b]Competition in the primary energy market has to be set first

Competition in the primary energy market has to be set first before competition in the power sector commences.

BCA set to beat 2004 profit forecast

BCA set to beat 2004 profit forecastBloomberg, Jakarta Bank Central Asia, Indonesia's second-biggest lender, expects to beat its 2004 profit forecast as faster economic growth encourages consumers and companies to borrow more, president commissioner Eugene Galbraith said.

Several people arrested for election fraud

Several people arrested for election fraudThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandarlampung Several incidents of election fraud were uncovered during the country's first ever direct presidential polls on Monday, with a number of people arrested for allegedly voting more than once.

People come together for fair, safe poll

People come together for fair, safe pollBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of residents of Kelapa Gading Timur, North Jakarta, focused on a whiteboard as members of the polling committee wrote out the results of the ballot count in Monday's presidential election.

Neighbors lend support

Neighbors lend supportThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Polling Station No. 046 in Kebagusan, South Jakarta, suddenly came to life when President Megawati Soekarnoputri and members of her family arrived at 11 a.m. on Monday to cast their votes.

Kiss and make up

Kiss and make up Indonesia made history on Monday, yet most people probably don't know it.The country held the final round of its first-ever direct presidential election. The system is not perfect, but it was quite democratic.

Bali convicts help police investigators

Bali convicts help police investigators DENPASAR: Three Bali convicts Ali Imron, Utomo Pamungkas and Achmad Roichdan are currently in Jakarta to help investigators track down fugitive terrorist suspects.

"Walls remind me of the prison..."

"Walls remind me of the prison..."Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post/JakartaBeing acquitted from all charges Thursday by the Central Jakarta District court was a big relief for Tempo news magazine journalist, Ahmad Taufik.

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JP/5/fraudSeveral people arrested for election fraudThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/BandarlampungSeveral incidents of election fraud were uncovered during the country's first ever direct presidential polls on Monday, with a number of people arrested for allegedly voting more than once.

Australia may deploy agents in Indonesia

Australia may deploy agents in IndonesiaAgencies, Canberra, Kuala Lumpur Australia wants to base counter-terrorism teams in Southeast Asia, including in Indonesia and the Philippines, the government said on Monday, as it laid out its security plan ahead of an Oct. 9 general election.

Susilo, pollsters see landslide win

Susilo, pollsters see landslide winTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Bogor A mere fraction of the vote has been counted by the General Elections Commission (KPU), but candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed optimism on Monday that he could win by a landslide.

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RI, democracy and the Islamic world Jonathan Power London2. Anton -- Parents should be warned of excessive schooling 1 X 45 Parents should be wary of excessive schooling Anton Sudarisman Balikpapan3. Pro -- Japan's emerging China strategy 2 X 21 Japan moves to improve understanding with China...

TV Program: Tuesday, September 21, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, September 21, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

1. GRAFT: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18

1. GRAFT: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 Hu will be tough on graft: analysts 2. ECONOMY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Smooth election boosts economic sentiment: Experts 3. TERROR: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 Australia may deploy agents to RI 4. POVERTY: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 40 Leaders highlight gap between rich and poor

Sand quarrying is 'similar to mining gold'

Sand quarrying is 'similar to mining gold'Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya "The sand down in Brantas River is just like gold. Net earnings from sand sales amount from Rp 30 to 50 million a month," Harisnaga, a sand seller in Mojokerto, told The Jakarta Post.

Roads, schools to be upgraded

Roads, schools to be upgraded TANGERANG: Tangerang regental administration will soon repair damaged roads and renovate hundreds of elementary schools in 26 districts.Regent Ismet Iskandar said on Monday the administration had applied for a Rp 200 billion (US$21.

More senior Newmont officers face questioning

More senior Newmont officers face questioningAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More senior officers of PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) are to be questioned this week for allegedly contributing to the contamination of Buyat Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi.

Susilo leads in Greater Jakarta

Susilo leads in Greater JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang/Bekasi Former coordinating ministers Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Muhammad Jusuf Kalla jumped out to big lead over incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her running mate Hasyim Muzadi in the presidential election in Greater...

'I don't know where to throw my old junk'

'I don't know where to throw my old junk' Indonesia does not have a formal industry for the disposal and recycling of old electronic goods. As a result, discarded household electronic appliances and personal electronics such as computers and cell phones have been piling up since their widespread...

Megawati versus Susilo: Judgment Day

Megawati versus Susilo: Judgment Day Millions of Indonesians cast their votes in Monday's presidential election runoff at polling stations nationwide, from the jungle- clad province of Papua to the plush Menteng district of Jakarta.

Quick counts suggest victory for Susilo

Quick counts suggest victory for SusiloM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two quick counts predicted on Monday that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and running mate Jusuf Kalla will emerge the winners of the final round of the country's first direct presidential election.

Mahathir in Vietnam for bilateral talks

Mahathir in Vietnam for bilateral talks VIETNAM: Former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad held talks with Vietnam's top leaders in Hanoi on Monday as part of efforts to improve relations between the two ASEAN members, the foreign ministry said.

UN rings call for more peace

UN rings call for more peace JAKARTA: The ringing of the 50-year-old Peace Bell marked the International Day of Peace on Tuesday, sending a powerful message of peace around the world, the United Nations said in a statement made available to The Jakarta Post by the UN Information Center in Jakarta.

'Solid walls remind me of prison ...'

'Solid walls remind me of prison ...'Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being acquitted of all charges on Thursday by the Central Jakarta District Court came as a huge relief for Tempo news magazine journalist, Ahmad Taufik.

Thailand to provide security for judges

Thailand to provide security for judges THAILAND: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra pledged on Monday to provide additional security for judges in Thailand's insurgency- hit Muslim south, where a prominent judge was killed last week.

More senior Newmont officers face questioning

More senior Newmont officers face questioningAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaMore senior officers of PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) are to be questioned this week for allegedly contributing to the contamination of Buyat Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi.

JSX wants govt to rejuvenate stock market

JSX wants govt to rejuvenate stock marketRendi A. Witular and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) hopes that the new government will promote the further development of the country's stock markets by offering incentives and clear cut policies to attract more...

Eight dissident councillors to face dismissal

Eight dissident councillors to face dismissalDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/JakartaA man is worth his words, so the saying goes. When eight of 16 city councillors from the Democratic Party did not comply with the party's written agreement with the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) to cast their votes...

Govt told to seek review of Batam free trade bill

Govt told to seek review of Batam free trade billMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Constitutional Court President Jimly Asshidiqie said on Monday the government had strong grounds for challenging the constitutionality of the recently endorsed Batam free trade zone bill.

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A: Shangri-LaChef Sham Yun Ming of the Sang Palace, a Chinese restaurant at the Shangri-La hotel in Jakarta, shows off some of popular dishes at the restaurant.BTe de ChineChau Ma Mien, a spicy soup made of seafood and handmade noodles, is one of the favored Chinese dishes available at Te de Chine...

Competitive market helps power consumers

Competitive market helps power consumersNengah Sudja, Jakarta I do fully agree, in relation to David O'Brien's article entitled Competitive market benefits power consumers in this paper on Sept. 1. That piece says there is little appreciation for the fact that the production and delivery of...

40 busway buses

40 busway buses to operate Monday JAKARTA: TransJakarta Busway Management announced that it would continue serving the public on election day on Monday, but reduced the fleet from 51 buses to 40 buses.The management head Irzal Z.

'No candidate followed rules exactly'

'No candidate followed rules exactly' Among the foreign observers here for the runoff of Indonesia's first direct presidential election on Monday, the largest contingent consists of the 220 members of the European Union Election Observation Mission.

KPU launches computerized vote counting

KPU launches computerized vote countingM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A new-and-improved computerized vote counting system was ready for the presidential election and would help to reduce vote- rigging in the poll, the General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Sunday.

Angie to take lengthy break for injury recovery

Angie to take lengthy break for injury recoveryEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post/Nusa Dua, Bali Angelique Widjaja, whose Wismilak bid crashed in the quarterfinals, plans to take a lengthy rest to allow her nagging knee injury to recover.Angie said that the Honsel Korean Open, which starts on Sept.

Beyond the war on terror: Opportunity for Indonesia?

Beyond the war on terror: Opportunity for Indonesia?Daromir Rudnyckyj, Jakarta Three years have elapsed since U.S. President George W. Bush, perhaps somewhat presumptively, proclaimed a "war on terror." At the time the hasty rush to war distressed many, both within Indonesia and outside.

* Police hang up on text terror messages Page 2

* Police hang up on text terror messages Page 2 * KPU launches computerized vote counting Page 4 * 1,000 orangutans in N. Sumatra, Aceh disappear each year Page 5 * Beyond the war on terror Page 6 * Jakarta councillors told to put toil above money Page 8 * Hopkins knocks out De la Hoya Page 9 *...

Adam Tyson

Adam Tyson Toronto Aceh has always been an essential part of the vast Indonesian archipelago, being of great historical, economic and symbolic importance. Today this volatile region of Northern Sumatra is most commonly identified with the perpetual "low-intensity conflict" between the military and...

Siberut Island suffers as logging destroys ecology

Siberut Island suffers as logging destroys ecologySyofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post/Padang Two non-governmental organizations (NGOs), joined by Padang's North Siberut Alliance for the Preservation of Mentawai Culture (AMAPM), are urging the government to put a stop to logging activities on the...

Competitive market benefits power consumers, but how?

Competitive market benefits power consumers, but how?Nengah Sudja Jakarta I do fully agree, in relation to David O'Brien's article entitled Competitive market benefits power consumers in this paper on Sept. 1.

Resource-rich Natuna still underdeveloped

Resource-rich Natuna still underdevelopedTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Natuna, Riau Islands As an emerging regency, Natuna has great potential for development.Located near Singapore, it groups some 272 islands and intersects with one of the world's busiest trade routes, the Strait of Malacca, with...

Police hang up on text terror messages

Police hang up on text terror messagesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "Sources with National Police Headquarters suspect that three vehicles loaded with explosives are on their way to Jakarta, targeting malls or places of worship tonight or tomorrow night.

Candidates busy day on eve of polling day

Candidates busy day on eve of polling dayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Blitar Presidential candidates Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono were all set Sunday after they both spent busy days on the eve of election runoff.

40 busway buses to operate Monday

40 busway buses to operate Monday JAKARTA: TransJakarta Busway Management announced that it would continue serving the public on election day on Monday, but reduced the fleet from 51 buses to 40 buses.The management head Irzal Z.

Flooding hits Pontianak city

Flooding hits Pontianak city PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Some areas of Pontianak city in West Kalimantan were flooded on Saturday, following rainfall over the last few days.On Jl. Purnama the water was knee-deep. The heavy rainfall is a marked contrast to this year's prolonged dry season. -- Antara

Senior journalist Bisri dies at 52

Senior journalist Bisri dies at 52 JAKARTA: Senior journalist Bisri Hasanuddin, the English editor for state-owned Antara news agency, died of lung cancer on Sunday. He was survived by one wife and two children.