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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...

Jakarta blast dominates world media with views split over effects

Jakarta blast dominates world media with views split over effects The bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta dominated Asian newspapers on Friday but opinions were divided over the political impact of the attack.

Global war on terror and car bomb in Jakarta

Global war on terror and car bomb in JakartaShafiah Fifi Muhibat, Jakarta As we commemorate the third anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy in New York, the conduct of a more visible global "war on terror" requires a reassessment.

JP/3/MUNIR

JP/3/MUNIRMunir's burial set for SundayJAKARTA: 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.

Community-based movement succesful

Community-based movement succesfulBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Community-based movements have proven effective in overcoming reoccurring problems in neighborhoods as revealed by some subdistrict chiefs.

Jakarta bombing draws int'l defiance, condemnation

Jakarta bombing draws int'l defiance, condemnationAgencies Jakarta/WashingtonThe United States and the United Nations strongly condemned on Thursday (Friday Jakarta time) the bomb attack outside the Australian Embassy in Indonesia.U.S. President George W.

Young Felicia fired up by pool challenge

Young Felicia fired up by pool challengeMuhammad Uzair, The Jakarta Post/Palembang She is only 12 years old but she has already beaten older girls in the swimming pool.Competing against the more experienced Magdalena Susanto of Jambi and Renate Lumban Toruan of Jakarta, Felicia did not feel...

Bomb blast may stall recovery

Bomb blast may stall recoveryPuspa Delima Amri, Jakarta Shock, anger and frustration are probably three words that best describe the current mood of many Indonesians. Just when things seem to be moving along the path towards economic reform and democratic consolidation, another act of terrorism...

Aussie-RI joint theater strengthens ties

Aussie-RI joint theater strengthens tiesSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Amid a rice field in a small village in Yogyakarta, 2,000 people gathered last Saturday evening to watch a theatrical performance.

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.

Embassies ask for extra security

Embassies ask for extra securityEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The day after a bomb exploded outside the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta, the Jakarta Police have been inundated with calls from embassies requesting assistance in securing their premises.

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 11, 2004

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 11, 2004 Exhibitions* Fine Arts Gareng - Petruk (Tribute to Tatang S), by Bambang 'Toko' Wicaksono, the Gallery of Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (0274 376114), until Sept. 22.

More families turn to digital home entertainment

More families turn to digital home entertainment Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Digital audiovisual equipment, such as Plasma and LCD TVs, or digital TV projectors, have gradually become must-have household appliances for well-to-do families.

Manuela flown to S'pore for treatment

Manuela flown to S'pore for treatmentLeony Aurora and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Tangerang A five-year-old girl who was critically injured in the Australian Embassy blast was flown to Singapore on Friday to receive specialist treatment.

Golkar issues pro-Mega circular

Golkar issues pro-Mega circularKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Golkar Party's central board has issued a circular ordering all regional chapters to support the reelection bid of President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the election runoff on Sept. 20.

ZPG distributes free condom

ZPG distributes free condomMANADO, North Sulawesi: The Zero Population Growth Foundation (ZPG), a non-governmental organization, has distributed some 4,000 free condoms to sex workers and their customers here.

Security overshadows Australia poll budget splurge

Security overshadows Australia poll budget splurgePaul Tait Reuters/CanberraSecurity fears after a deadly car bomb blast outside Australia's embassy in Jakarta overshadowed campaigning for an Oct. 9 election, pushing aside even a multi-billion dollar budget bonanza announced on Friday.

Tour de Merapi 2004 on offer

Tour de Merapi 2004 on offerYOGYAKARTA: Four regencies in Yogyakarta and Central Java are offering a one-day motorcycle tour on Sept. 26, 2004 visiting varied tourist destinations around Mount Merapi.Head of Sleman administration's public relations Sudarningsih, the event, called Tour de Merapi...

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...

Govt, NGOs at odds over labor bill

Govt, NGOs at odds over labor billRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government and the House of Representatives, and an alliance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are divided over the contentious bill on the protection of migrant workers, and how to minimize violence against...

Human trafficker nabbed on Bintan

Human trafficker nabbed on BintanBATAM, Riau Islands: Police officers foiled a prostitute trafficking attempt on Thursday night in Sri Bintan Putra International port, Batam regency, Tanjung Pinang district on Bintan island.Chief of Tanjung Pinang police's detectives Adj. Comr.

No panic reaction

No panic reaction Although the financial market in Jakarta did not panic after Thursday's bomb attack near the Australian embassy compound, it is no longer business as usual in so far as the market's perception of Indonesia's country risk is concerned.

Clean-up fraud

Clean-up fraudFrom Warta KotaIn connection with the claim by certain parties -- Indonesia Asri, Jakarta Asri and the Indonesia-Australia Action Committee (IACT) -- that the Clean Up Indonesia/Indonesia Bersih program is part of their activities, I must clarify the matter as follows.

JI claims responsibility for bomb attack: Website

JI claims responsibility for bomb attack: WebsiteFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A group calling itself the East Asia Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) claimed responsibility for Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta.

JP/5/PIJAT

JP/5/PIJATMassage business thrives in BatamFadli The Jakarta Post/BatamMany people are prepared to travel halfway across Jakarta, battling heavy traffic for an hour's massage with a skilled therapist, and, finally, the chance to relax.

Police set up team for Freeport case

Police set up team for Freeport case JAYAPURA, Papua: The National Police have set up a 25-member team to follow up on the findings of the joint police and U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the 2002 shooting near the Freeport mine here, an official said.Papua Police chief Insp.

Febi wins tennis gold for Jakarta

Febi wins tennis gold for JakartaEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Febi Widiyanto lived up to his number one status by winning the men's singles to contribute one of the golds Jakarta grabbed on the tennis court at the National Games here on Friday.

Rival faction crowns sultan to replace Pakoeboewono XII

Rival faction crowns sultan to replace Pakoeboewono XIIBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Surakarta Prince Hangabehi was crowned Sultan of Surakarta on Friday at Surakarta Palace, succeeding his late father, Pakoeboewono XII, marred by a controversy surrounding the legitimacy of the succession.

Megawati to open and close staged dialog

Megawati to open and close staged dialogM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/JakartaMegawati 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.

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.

ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats

ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats My father and another relative have received improper treatment including rude remarks and threats from an ANZ Panin debt collector who calls himself Alex Lebang for the last few years, because the relative owes Rp 1.3 million on his credit card to the bank.

RP calls for stepped up intelligence sharing

RP calls for stepped up intelligence sharingAgencies Manila/Kuala LumpurThe Philippines on Friday urged Southeast Asian countries to step up intelligence and information sharing, saying a deadly bombing in Indonesia shows the terrorist threat continues.

Deysi and Desi win third gold on track and field

Deysi and Desi win third gold on track and fieldEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Deysi Sumigar of North Sulawesi won her third track gold medal of the National Games here on Friday in the 4x100 relay.

LG Electronics help 200 needy students

LG Electronics help 200 needy studentsYOGYAKARTA: Giant electronics manufacturer PT LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) has distributed scholarships to 200 students of 50 Junior High Schools across Yogyakarta province, each of whom will receive a yearly scholarship of Rp 830,000.

Buying guns, explosives, passport as easy as buying rice

Buying guns, explosives, passport as easy as buying riceSidney Jones, Singapore Indonesia has more victims to mourn after yet another attack that killed and maimed ordinary civilians. The same criminals behind the Christmas Eve bombings, the Bali bombs, and the Marriott attack, and numerous equally...

Another terrorist bomb attack on Indonesia

Another terrorist bomb attack on IndonesiaThe Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore Thursday's bomb blast outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta raises important questions about the timing, intention and consequences.

Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast

Police suspect suicide bombers behind blastThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Bandung/Cirebon/DenpasarPolice are trying to verify their suspicions that two suicide bombers were behind Thursday's attack outside the Australian Embassy that left nine people dead and over 180 injured.

KPPU sees fault in tanker sale

KPPU sees fault in tanker saleTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said on Friday it had discovered "strong indications" that Law No. 5/1999 on monopolies and unfair competition was violated in the sale of two oil tankers by state oil and...

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep. 10, 2004:

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep. 10, 2004: Trading Shares Close Change volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 455 15 65,203,500 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 352,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 90 5 324,000 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0 Alfa...

Radio silenced during election

Radio silenced during election JAKARTA: The Ministry of Communications has banned the use of shortwave radios beginning next week in order not to disturb the presidential election runoff and the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly.

City vows to pay for victims's treatment

City vows to pay for victims's treatment The city administration will cover all medical expenses for the treatment of the victims of the bomb blast that occurred on Thursday in front of the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta.

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Lucrative prizes for the terrorists' head Kornelius Purba Jakarta 2. Mujib -- Islamic discourses on inter-religious issues in Indonesia 1 x 30 Islam and inter-religion ties Mujiburrahman Paris 3. War11 -- War on terror is being lost 2 x 23 The U.S.

Beloved daughter still awaits father's return

Beloved daughter still awaits father's returnUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "Come on, Ibu, let's both knock harder so Ayah will hear us and wake up from his sleep..."Nur Qomariyah could not find the words and nor did she have the heart to tell her five-year-old daughter Isma Rizki Amalia,...

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Global war on terror and car bomb in Jakarta Shafiah Fifi Muhibat Jakarta2. Puspa -- Blast in Kuningan may stall economic recovery 1 x 30 Bomb blast may stall recovery Puspa Delima Amri Jakarta

Investors remain keen on Permata: PPA

Investors remain keen on Permata: PPAThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta Undeterred by the latest bomb attack, investors vying to acquire a majority stake in Bank Permata remain committed to the sale, and are even asking the government to increase the size of the stake being sold, the Asset Management Company...

Authorities criticized for lack of coordination

Authorities criticized for lack of coordinationKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/JakartaLack 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...

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...

Winds of change in Malaysia

Winds of change in MalaysiaMaxine Hon Jakarta Six years ago this month, Malaysia was plunged into its greatest political and social upheaval since the riots of the late 1960s. Now, that saga's closing chapter has apparently been written.

Antiterror center lost in action

Antiterror center lost in actionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On Sept. 9, 2003, Governor Sutiyoso launched the distribution of 50,000 16-page manuals containing information on some antiterrorist tips in a ceremony at Plaza Senayan, Central Jakarta.

West Java strikes double in tae kwon do

West Java strikes double in tae kwon doMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Utami Dewi and Bayu Firmansyah gave West Java two golds while Jakarta and Central Java took one apiece on the opening day of taekwondo competition at the National Games here on Friday.