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When the news hits too close to home

When the news hits too close to home My mobile phone had been ringing incessantly and beeping a series of text messages when I first learned that my husband was hurt in the blast yesterday. I was ignoring it as I was in the middle of an interview during an assignment to East Nusa Tenggara, nearly...

10 suicide bombers at large: Police

10 suicide bombers at large: PoliceSari P. Setiogi and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police warned on Saturday of possible further terrorist attacks in the country after the deadly blast outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, saying at least 10 newly recruited suicide...

Expected at Ubud

Expected at UbudWith a month to go before the Ubud event opens, there are already many confirmed participants, and the likelihood of others to appear.* Australia: Pam Allen, Dewi Anggraeni, Inez Barany, Ron Brooks, Larry Buttrose, Ian Campbell, Fabia Claridge, Jan Cornall, Irina Dunn, Adrienne...

I Wayan Sadra

I Wayan Sadra Gedung Kesenian Jakarta Sept. 12 and 13, 2004 Organized disobedience as creative energyDisobedience is a negative aspect of human behavior. However, for I Wayan Sadra, his life's journey has led him to incorporate disobedience as a form of creative energy for both life and his music...

Munir's body flown to Malang

Munir's body flown to MalangINDONESIA: The body of top human rights activist Munir arrived at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from the Netherlands on a Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM) plane at about 5 p.m. on Saturday.

In the spirit

In the spiritThe National Games (PON) may register nary a blip on the international sporting radar, especially during an Olympic year.But the fact that few world records will fall has failed to put a damper on celebrations in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang, which is hosting the Games for...

Tradition still crowning glory at Ayyuthaya

Tradition still crowning glory at AyyuthayaEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Ayutthaya, North Thailand Our tour guide gave us a quizzical look when he learned that our group -- consisting of artists, officials and journalists from Indonesia -- was headed to the ancient city of Ayutthaya.

Noorhayati (Part II)

Noorhayati (Part II)Korrie Layun Rampan After studying in the United States, Chaidir, his degree in his bag, sits on the boat taking him back to his village in the Kalimantan hinterland. There, his love, Noorhayati, would be waiting for him ...

Four upcoming concerts hang in the balance

Four upcoming concerts hang in the balanceHera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Local music aficionados hungry for outside talent may have to brace for more disappointment, due to the possibility that upcoming concerts will be canceled due to Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy in South...

Pascal Lamy forges ties between Europe, Asia

Pascal Lamy forges ties between Europe, AsiaDavid Kennedy, Contributor/Jakarta Although Pascal Lamy's term of office as European Union (EU) trade negotiator is drawing to a close he shows little sign of slowing down.

Writer James to launch new book at Ubud writer's festival

Writer James to launch new book at Ubud writer's festivalBriony Kidd, Contributor, Jakarta The inaugural Ubud Writers and Readers Festival this October looks set to attract a diverse group of writers from Indonesia, Australia and around the world.

Facts behind 'Supersemar'

Facts behind 'Supersemar' buried with 'Pak' Jusuf Former minister of defense/Armed Forces commander Gen. (ret) Muhammad Jusuf passed away last Wednesday. There are several points to be noted about his death.

Big spender Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spree

Big spender Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spreeSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Taufik Kiemas, the powerful husband of incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri, has continued distributing donations across the country, a move that has been criticized as a thinly veiled attempt to...

Choking Haze forces more schools in Jambi to close

Choking Haze forces more schools in Jambi to closeJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Jambi Many more schools were closed on Friday in Jambi province as choking haze continued to blanket the area. Haze also enveloped other provinces in Sumatra and Kalimantan provinces, while local authorities in Central...

'Poor coordination' allows bombing

'Poor coordination' allows bombingKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Lack of coordination among security officers has been blamed for what has been seen as a poor early warning system, which is one reason they were unable to prevent Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.

Munir's burial set for Sunday

Munir's burial set for Sunday The body of leading rights campaigner Munir is expected to arrive in Indonesia on Saturday for burial, after doctors in the Netherlands completed an autopsy.One of Munir's colleagues, Todung Mulya Lubis, said Munir's remains would be flown directly to Malang in East...

Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary arts

Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary artsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy, the Jakarta Art Summit 2004, featuring local and international artistes, will be going ahead.

15 former councillors named suspects

15 former councillors named suspects JAKARTA: Fifteen former councillors in Depok municipality were named suspects on Friday in a Rp 9 billion (US$970,141) graft case. They will be summoned for questioning on Tuesday, Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said.

Blast victims fund set up

Blast victims fund set upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Australian government has set up a US$700 million fund for the victims of the deadly bombing outside its embassy in Jakarta in an expression of concern and friendship between the two neighboring countries.

JP/Mulkan Salmona

JP/Mulkan Salmona PLASMA TV: Two saleswomen demonstrate Samsung's new flat-screen Plasma TV at a launch recently. The sales of Plasma TVs in the Indonesian market are on the rise thanks to an increased demand from buyers.

Top GAM guerrilla leader killed in clash

Top GAM guerrilla leader killed in clashTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A top Free Aceh Movement (GAM) guerrilla leader was reported killed on Thursday following an armed clash between rebel forces and Indonesian military (TNI) personnel in East Aceh.Lt. Col.

Papuan man shot dead in scuffle

Papuan man shot dead in scuffleNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura A 25-year-old resident from the Papua city of Wamena was shot dead on Friday, as he tried to forcibly take a firearm from a police officer who was guarding the Tolikora regent's house, police said.

TV Today: Saturday, September 11, 2004

TV Today: Saturday, September 11, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m.

Government won't cancel bond issue: Official

Government won't cancel bond issue: OfficialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will proceed with plan to issue between Rp 2 trillion (US$215.05 million) and Rp 3 trillion worth of bonds later this month despite the latest major bombing.

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3 x 18] Hey, big spender, Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spree JP/5/shoot1 x 31 Papuan man shot dead in scuffle JP/5/HAZE2 x 25 Choking haze forces more schools in Jambi to close JP/5/5PALACE2 x 27 Rival faction crowns sultan to replace Pakoeboewono XII

Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast

Police suspect suicide bombers behind blastThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/DenpasarAs families buried their loved ones, and while vigils and protests expressed people's sorrow and anger, police were trying to verify their suspicions that two suicide bombers were behind Thursday's attack outside the...

Security guard recalls horror of Thursday embassy attack

Security guard recalls horror of Thursday embassy attackLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Syahromi got on his feet in a daze and saw a colleague, Anton Sujarwo, lying motionless near the door of the Australian embassy guard post where they worked as security guards.

Medal Tally

Medal Tally The medal table on ninth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Friday:1 Jakarta 98 85 70 253 2 W. Java 57 53 63 173 3 E. Java 52 56 88 196 4 C. Java 40 42 49 131 5 S. Sumatra 26 29 28 84 6 Jambi 24 23 13 60 7 Papua 15 11 10 36 8 E.

'It's tiring driving in Jakarta'

'It's tiring driving in Jakarta'The strong sales reported at the ongoing Jakarta Motor Show in Senayan, Central Jakarta, indicate car demand remains high. Transportation observers often link the increasing number of private vehicles on the roads with the poor public transportation provided by the...

Jakarta blast dominates regional media coverage

Jakarta blast dominates regional media coverage The bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta dominated regional newspapers on Friday but opinions were divided over the political impact of the attack.

Price of paper

Price of paper What a strange letter from Dennis Nelson on Fantastic price of paper in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 7.I have been staying in Ubud, Bali, for the last 13 years -- two months every year. All the time The Post was available in the local supermarket every day.

Mega to open, close presidential dialog

Mega to open, close presidential dialogM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri will get the first opportunity to shine in the planned presidential dialogs, after she and her running mate Hasyim were drawn to appear first on stage.

Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEAN

Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEANZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will continue supporting the country's automotive and electronic industries after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) liberalize the sectors in 2007, a senior official said...

The great reverse

The great reverse Both Southeast Asia and the U.S. have to adjust to China's rising star Marvin Ott Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington "Let him who tied the bell on the tiger take it off -- whoever started the trouble should end it.

UPN 'Veteran' grants lab equipment to schools

UPN 'Veteran' grants lab equipment to schoolsYOGYAKARTA: Private-run National Development University (UPN) "Veteran" Yogyakarta on Wednesday granted local high schools here with a tool for measuring the speed of sound waves (kecepatan gelombang bunyi) and rocks (batuan) as visual aids.

History's demise

History's demise The passing of Andi M. Jusuf earlier this week marked not only the death of a loyal soldier, but also the demise of our history.Soft-spoken and popular among his men, Jusuf rose through the ranks to serve as military commander between 1978 and 1983, ending his public service as...

Garbage and floods

Garbage and floodsFrom Koran TempoIt is a fact that one of the main causes of flooding in Jakarta is garbage blocking the flow of water in the city's rivers and canals.Therefore, I suggest that Governor Sutiyoso tightly control the sanitation agency as regards the transportation of garbage from...

ASF to issue Rp 1t in bonds

ASF to issue Rp 1t in bondsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Financing company PT Astra Sedaya Finance (ASF) plans to issue a Rp 1 trillion (US$107.18 million) worth of bonds in October to help increase automobile sales.

The ties that bind

The ties that bind Relations between Indonesia and Australia are going through another testing time following the bomb attack outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday. There is no doubt that the perpetrators were targeting Australia, either the property or the people inside it.

Islamic discourses on interreligious issues in Indonesia

Islamic discourses on interreligious issues in IndonesiaMujiburrahman Paris Over the past two decades, debates and controversies have abounded among Indonesian Muslims on the interpretations of Islamic theological and legal doctrines on interreligious relations.

Get the devil out of TV

Get the devil out of TVFrom Republika While many people in our community are busy commenting on the teenage film Kiss Me Quick, I am more interested in commenting on our television programs.It is obvious to TV viewers that many, if not most, of our TV programs include scenes featuring ghosts.

Bomb threats in Jakarta

Bomb threats in Jakarta Regarding the bombing on Sept. 9, I only have to say that it is quite sad how the Indonesian authorities are handling current terrorist bomb threats, given the fact that Indonesian authorities have had information from USA and Australia of possible bomb threats in Jakarta.

The winds of change in Malaysia

The winds of change in Malaysia Maxine Hon Jakarta2. Pro14 -- The great reverse 1 x 45 SE Asia and U.S. have to adjust to China's power Marvin Ott Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington 3.

Police arrest bomb suspect

Police arrest bomb suspectBANDUNG: Police officers have arrested two persons in Bandung, believed to be the perpetrators behind the bombing of a gambling den on Jl. Braga here two months ago, a police officer said on Friday.The two suspects, who were arrested in a house on Jl.

Brawling students cause a traffic congestion

Brawling students cause a traffic congestion Around 200 students of the Christian University of Indonesia (UKI) and YAI Persada Indonesia University renewed fighting on Friday, following a similar incident on Tuesday, which resulted in 36 injured.

Honest leaders to solve crisis

Honest leaders to solve crisisFrom Koran TempoThough some groups of people say there is no longer an economic crisis in the country, but honest leaders are still hard to find because this nation's moral crisis continues unabated.

Lucrative prizes for

Lucrative prizes for the head of terroristsKornelius Purba Jakarta Dr. Azahari and others suspected of terrorism have stayed a step ahead of the police for two years. So, why haven't the police asked for the public's help to apprehend them? It's a very serious matter for Indonesia and the...

1. ROUNDUP: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30

1. ROUNDUP: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30 Police suspect suicide bombers 2. DOWNER: 36 pt, 3.5 cols, 1 x 25 Blast victims fund set up 3 MANUELA: 32 pt, 2.5 cols, 2 x 17 Manuela flown to S'pore for treatment 4. ARTSUMMIT-1: 32 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 50Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary arts

*Security guard recalls horror of embassy blast Page 2

*Security guard recalls horror of embassy blast Page 2 *Mega to open and close staged dialog Page 4 *More gifts from Mega's husband before poll Page 5 *Global war on terror and car bomb in Jakarta Page 6 *Embassies request additional security following blast Page 8 *Bush, Kerry feud over Vietnam,...

Tobacco firm backs shooting meet

Tobacco firm backs shooting meet JAKARTA: The upcoming AustralAsia Shooting Championship IPSC Level IV, an inter-continental practical shooting championship, has received a sponsorship commitment from a cigarette maker, PT HM Sampoerna.