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*Drizzle delivers respite but no heavy rain yet Page 2

*Drizzle delivers respite but no heavy rain yet Page 2 *RI returns US$10 million in corrupted funds: World Bank Page 4 *Nine S. Sulawesi policemen discharged from force Page 5 *Four IT trends that are luring investors to schools Page 7 *Tangerang lakes in poor condition Page 8 *Big names through to...

Sitor, a poet driven by wanderlust and yearning

Sitor, a poet driven by wanderlust and yearningCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta Sitor Situmorang celebrates his 80th birthday today (Saturday). Unbelievable! When told he doesn't look his age, he smiles.

Protesters burn Singaporean flag

Protesters burn Singaporean flag TAIWAN: Demonstrators burned Singapore's flag on Friday in southern Taiwan while protesting a recent speech by the Southeast Asian nation's foreign minister, who warned that Taiwanese independence supporters were risking a war with China.

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004 Exhibitions* Fine Arts Apa Kabar Meneer?, Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (0274 376114), until Oct. 18. * Graphic collections of Rumah Grafis Mingiran, Galeri Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (Tel.

Rupiah Rates Oct.1

Rupiah Rates Oct.1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,003.23 6,272.81 6,673.59 6,602.23 Brunei dollar 1 5,718.61 5,122.66 5,449.42 5,391.68 Canadian dollar 1 7,650.51 6,852.95 7,290.39 7,212.84 Swiss franc 1 7,738.42 6,932.08 7,372.26 7,296.

Professionals needed

Professionals needed JP/7/letProfessionals needed for ministerial postsFrom Suara Karya Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate, Jusuf Kalla, are now very close to winning the election and will shortly be installed as Indonesia's president and vice president.

Graft allegations leveled at top school

Graft allegations leveled at top schoolTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In another blow to the already faltering national education system, parents of students at the "exemplary" SD IKIP Jakarta elementary school accused the headmaster and school board of misusing an estimated Rp...

Yusril criticizes powerful countries

Yusril criticizes powerful countries JAKARTA: Weak countries were now the targets of the imperialist ambition of powerful countries, Justice and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday.

House ends tenure with pathetic record

House ends tenure with pathetic recordKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Legislators elected in 1999 ended their five-year term on Thursday, with critics giving them a fail mark, particularly in accommodating people's aspiration during the law-making process.

Court dismisses malpractice suit

Court dismisses malpractice suitUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nothing perhaps could better describe Indra Safri Yakub's feelings, but that of deep sorrow and disappointment as a court threw out his medical malpractice lawsuit.

Release of community leader demanded

Release of community leader demanded PEKANBARU, Riau: Hundreds of residents of West Bangkinang in Kampar descended on Riau Police Headquarters on Thursday, demanding the release of their community leader.

Police establish Cikarang office

Police establish Cikarang office JAKARTA: The City Police opened a new subprecinct office in the industrial zone of Cikarang, Bekasi, as part of efforts to fight terrorism in the capital Jakarta, the city police chief said on Wednesday."We also need the local administration to help ...

DHL committed to customers?

DHL committed to customers? It seems DHL no longer offers reliable personal and manual services. In an email from an exporter, I was advised that a shipment from Australia was sent by DHL to me on Sept. 13 and received in Indonesia on Sept. 22 at 4:09 p.m.

Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislature

Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislatureKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia will set out a new bicameral representation system on Friday, when members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) begin their five-year tenure.

*Court dismisses malpractice suit Page 2

*Court dismisses malpractice suit Page 2 *Low-paid journalists produce low quality news Page 4 *Hail, strong winds hit Bandung Page 5 *The need for justice in Indonesia, 39 years on Page 6 *Jakarta OKs new monorail routes Page 8 *Rogers wins time trial at road cycling worlds Page 9 *Car bombs in...

RI sends team to Iraq over kidnapped women

RI sends team to Iraq over kidnapped womenAn Indonesian mission has sent a team to Iraq to investigate the kidnapping of two women nationals by Iraqi insurgents, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday.

1. MPR: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS

1. MPR: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislature 2. TREATIES: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS U.S. 'retreating from world legal system' 3. UN: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Thai FM wins support to become next UN boss 4. BNI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS BNI fraudsters get up to 15 years 5.

Former mayor gets one year in jail

Former mayor gets one year in jail BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of former mayor of Bandarlampung Nurdin Muhayat, 62, sentencing him to one year in prison for his role in a Rp 1.7 billion (US$180,851) corruption case.

Goenawan Mohamad

Goenawan Mohamad Jakarta 1. Dollar -- Crisis looms due to weak dollar 1 X 30 Crisis looms due to weak dollar Jiang Ruiping China Daily Asia News Network Beijing3. Pro -- Is the European Union imploding 1 x 30 Is the European Union imploding? Alberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi Project Syndicate

'Tempo' reporter appeals court ruling

'Tempo' reporter appeals court ruling JAKARTA: Tempo journalist Teuku Iskandar Ali filed an appeal with the Supreme Court on Thursday over the Central Jakarta District Court's ruling finding him guilty of libel.

Save Stork Building, says heritage body

Save Stork Building, says heritage bodyMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Sumatra Heritage Body (BWS) demanded on Thursday that the local administration stop the ongoing demolition of heritage buildings in Medan, including the Stork Building on Jl. Kesawan.The five-story Stork Building was built in 1925.

TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004

TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Drama5:30 Sports6:00 TV Drama7:00 News:...

Thai Baht, Singapore dollar rise; S. Korean won declines

Thai Baht, Singapore dollar rise; S. Korean won declinesBloomberg Singapore The Thai baht and Singapore dollar rose after crude-oil prices fell from a record high, easing concern that growth in regional profits and economies will slow.

1. MILITARY: 55 pt, 3.5 cols, 2 x 17

1. MILITARY: 55 pt, 3.5 cols, 2 x 17 Susilo to review controversial TNI bill 2. BOND: 38 pt, 3.5 cols, 1 x 24 Corruption stalks local bonds 3. SD: 30 pt, 1.5 cols, 3 x 10 Graft case suspected at top school 4. SUSILO: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11 Open house keeps Susilo hard at work

Politicians in confusion

Politicians in confusionFrom Koran Tempo During this transitional period, which will end when Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is installed as president, many politicians have become concerned about finding safe places to hide.

The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challenges

The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challengesJames Van Zorge and Dennis Heffernan, Jakarta As he steps into the palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must address the unrealistic expectation that he should show substantial achievements within his first 100 days in office.

Welcome aboard

Welcome aboard A new batch of House of Representatives legislators will be installed on Friday. They are the 550 House members who, together with the 128 members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), will make up the new People's Consultative Assembly.

Annan convenes meeting to press Myanmar

Annan convenes meeting to press MyanmarUNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan met with representatives of a dozen nations here on Wednesday to seek ways of pressing Myanmar's military regime, in power for more than four decades, to move toward democracy.

BNI divestment, bond issue unlikely this year

BNI divestment, bond issue unlikely this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) said it was likely to delay plans to sell 30 percent of its shares to public investors and to issue as much as US$300 million in bonds this year, due to regulatory constraints and...

Residents complain of damaged road

Residents complain of damaged road BEKASI: The Alliance of Teluk Pucung Community again told the Bekasi transportation agency on Wednesday to take firm measures against large-capacity oil trucks entering the prohibited Jl. Perjuangan.

BRTI threatens to revoke CAC's 3G license

BRTI threatens to revoke CAC's 3G licenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI) may recommend that the government revoke the license of PT Cyber Access Communications (CAC) to run third-generation (3G) telecommunication services if the company did not install the...

Publishers asks WB to clarify book fraud accusations

Publishers asks WB to clarify book fraud accusationsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Publishers here demanded on Thursday that the World Bank clarify its decision to blacklist several publishers and individuals for alleged fraud and corruption in the Book and Reading Development Project.

Workers demand higher wage

Workers demand higher wage Around 500 workers from the Indonesian Federation Union for Workers of Metal Companies (FSPMI) staged a rally in front of City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta, demanding an increase of the regional minimum wage.

Female Nudes exhibition: Act of provocation

Female Nudes exhibition: Act of provocationCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta On September 22, CP Artspace Jakarta launched an exhibition of Mochtar Apin's nudes, to honor the memory of a great artist.

Govt denies Malaysia's claim over oil blocks

Govt denies Malaysia's claim over oil blocksDow Jones Jakarta The government on Thursday denied Malaysia's claim over potentially rich offshore oil and gas blocks off Borneo Island, saying the blocks are within Indonesian territory.

Patient to sue Medistra over alleged malpractice

Patient to sue Medistra over alleged malpracticeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Four doctors accused of burning a woman and breaking her baby's thigh during a delivery have been reported to police and the woman is planning to sue the hospital for Rp 17 billion (US$1.87 million) in damages.

Hail, strong winds hit Bandung

Hail, strong winds hit BandungYuli Tri Suwarni and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Bandung/Aceh A downpour, compounded by hail and strong winds in some places, hit Bandung city on Thursday afternoon, toppling dozens of trees and causing flooding in some parts of the city.

Forestry ministry soften stance on mining

Forestry ministry soften stance on miningRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry has issued a new decree setting conditions for mining firms to operate in protected forests in a bid to minimize the adverse impacts of their operations on the environment.

BNI fraudster get up to 15 years

BNI fraudster get up to 15 yearsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court jailed on Thursday five directors of Gramarindo Group for between eight and 15 years in the Rp 1.7 trillion corruption case involving state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).

City approves new monorail routes

City approves new monorail routesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration has approved the proposal submitted by developer PT Jakarta Monorail on some changes in the monorail routes. "So far, we have found no problems with the proposed new routes.

Police finish questioning Buyat pollution suspects

Police finish questioning Buyat pollution suspectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police say they have completed their questioning of all the suspects from PT Newmont Minahasa Raya charged with polluting Buyat Bay in South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, and will soon forward their case files to...

U.S. donates $9.3m to police

U.S. donates $9.3m to police JAKARTA: The United States has allocated US$9.3 million to assist the National Police's reform program, the U.S. Embassy said.An agreement authorizing the donation was signed by Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce and National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar on Wednesday.

Riot police officers face 4 months' jail term

Riot police officers face 4 months' jail termUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prosecutors have demanded that eight officers of the Central Jakarta Police anti-riot squad be sentenced to four months in prison each for assaulting students during a protest rally in front of the Supreme Court...

Oct. 1 marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the

Oct. 1 marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. On this auspicious occasion, on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Indonesia, and in my own name, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who have long cared...

Malaysian timber barons involved in Papua forest looting

Malaysian timber barons involved in Papua forest lootingRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaEcologists have called on president-in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to take emergency measures to terminate rapid deforestation in the country's easternmost province of Papua.John Handol M.L.

Open house keeps front-runner Susilo hard at work

Open house keeps front-runner Susilo hard at workTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wrapped up on Thursday a week of meeting the public to hear their views on what he needs to do during his first 100 days in office.

Aceh authorities deny torture reports

Aceh authorities deny torture reports BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Aceh civil emergency administrator Insp. Gen. Bahrumsyah Kasman has questioned the recent Human Rights Watch reports detailing the systematic abuse of Free Aceh Movement prisoners.

Jakarta stocks gain as oil prices fall; Telkom rises

Jakarta stocks gain as oil prices fall; Telkom risesBloomberg Jakarta Indonesian stocks rose, giving the key index its fifth quarterly gain in six. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia and PT Astra International led gains after a drop in oil prices eased concern that economic growth may slow.

1. GAJI/Jurnalis (2 X 15)

1. GAJI/Jurnalis (2 X 15) Low-paid journalists produce low quality news 2. Bill (2 X 24) House ends tenure with pathetic record 3. Buyat/Newmont (2 X 27) Police finish questioning all Buyat suspects 4. Thai (1 X 27) Amnesty launches appeal for Thais

JP/4/newmont

JP/4/newmontPolice finish questioning Newmont suspectsAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe say they have completed their questioning of all the suspects from PT Newmont Minahasa Raya charged with polluting Buyat Bay in South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, and will soon forward their case files to...