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300 ulemas to meet police chief

300 ulemas to meet police chief JAKARTA: Some 300 Central Java and Yogyakarta ulemas from the country's biggest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), are expected to meet National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar for talks on Wednesday.

BCA clarifies

BCA clarifies With regards to the circulating news that several accounts belonging to the alleged suspects of the most recent BRI bank scam have been located in various branches of Bank BCA, we would like to inform the public that in principle, BCA fully supports every effort of the Chief Public...

Prosecutors to be trained for KPK

Prosecutors to be trained for KPK JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office has assigned a second batch of 30 senior prosecutors to undergo special training on the handling of corruption cases probed by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which is expected to be inaugurated on Dec. 27.

Convicted Papuans to be brought to Jakarta

Convicted Papuans to be brought to JakartaNethy Dharma Somba , The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Human rights lawyers in Papua lodged a protest with the local office of the justice and human rights ministry on Sunday for trying to "abduct" 13 people convicted of hoisting separatist flags in Wamena...

New parties struggling to recruit candidates

New parties struggling to recruit candidatesAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing difficulties in recruiting vote getters, the political parties that will make their electoral debuts next year have urged the General Elections Commissions (KPU) to extend the registration period for their...

Painters long for peaceful elections

Painters long for peaceful electionsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Some 100 painters and artists gathered here on Sunday to express hope for a peaceful general election in 2004 by painting on a 100-meter long, seamless white canvas.

Enigmatic Gadhafi lets people rule

Enigmatic Gadhafi lets people ruleAgence France Presse, Tripoli, Libya Libya's mercurial leader Moamar Gadhafi, who has led the north African country for 34 years, has again surprised the world by renouncing his weapons of mass destruction and vowing to allow international experts to inspect...

Nation facing uphill task to boost sugar output

Nation facing uphill task to boost sugar outputEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has launched a program to boost sugar output in a bid to reach self-sufficiency by 2007, but industry players say this will be an uphill struggle.

Explosives used in bid on Musharraf 'same' as Bali

Explosives used in bid on Musharraf 'same' as BaliReuters, Lahore, Pakistan Explosives used in an attempt to assassinate Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf a week ago were the same type as those used in the Bali bombings, Pakistani intelligence sources said on Sunday.

Briton sets new scuba dive record: Report

Briton sets new scuba dive record: ReportAssociated Press, Bangkok A British dive instructor plunged to a depth of 313 meters (1,026.9 feet) off the Thai coast to set a new world record for the deepest scuba dive, a news report said on Sunday.

TV Program: Monday, Dec. 22, 2003

TV Program: Monday, Dec. 22, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 TV Drama10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 Comedy Drama4:00 News4:30 Film5:30 TV Drama6:00 Children's...

Darkness over nation brings rage

Darkness over nation brings rageIlluminating the Dark Side of Our HumanityBenny Susetyo, Pr Catholic Priest Malang It seems that the political confusion in the present reform era has become a vicious circle.

* Headlines:Chinese-Indonesians want discrimination ended 2

* Headlines:Chinese-Indonesians want discrimination ended 2 * National:New parties struggling to recruit candidates 4 * Archipelago:Storm causes massive blackout in Manado 5 * Opinion:Police-military clashes: Untold and unsettled problems 6 * City:Busway feeder services downgraded 8 * Sports:Briton...

Train museum a hit with foreigners

Train museum a hit with foreignersSEMARANG: Many foreign tourists have visited the Ambarawa Train Museum to view its locomotive collection, which includes 21 steam locomotives which date back to the Dutch colonial period.

Police-military repeated clashes: The untolf and unsettled old problems

Police-military repeated clashes: The untolf and unsettled old problemsImanuddin Razak, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta iman@thejakartapost.com Clashes among security officers have occurred repeatedly in the country in the past few years.

Army to parade new special unit on special day

Army to parade new special unit on special dayMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe maiden public appearance of 10 battalions of Raider combat troops will highlight the Army Day celebration in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta on Monday.

Edict on bank interest not final

Edict on bank interest not finalThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe ban against bank interest issued by the edict commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) is not yet final, the council's chairman said on Saturday.

Five inmates break out of prison in Pontianak

Five inmates break out of prison in PontianakThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five inmates broke out of a prison on Jl. Adisucipto in the West Kalimantan regency of Pontianak on Saturday at 3 a.m. The escape was the second this year, after other five inmates escaped the same prison four months ago.

Mukhlas to testify in Jamaah Islamiyah leader

Mukhlas to testify in Jamaah Islamiyah leader Death row convict Mukhlas alias Ali Gufron is in Jakarta to take the stand as a vital witness in the trial of Abu Rusydan, who is charged with harboring him during the police manhunt earlier this year.

Recreation centers gear up for New Year celebrations

Recreation centers gear up for New Year celebrationsT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta The long-awaited moment is coming in just 10 days. The New Year is drawing near and people are getting ready to celebrate it with hopes for a better future, wishing for success and prosperity.

Traders, thugs clash over 'security' fee

Traders, thugs clash over 'security' fee INDONESIA: A group of thugs clashed with local traders in Tavip market in Binjai, some 20 kilometers south of North Sumatra capital Medan, on Saturday, leaving all the shops in town shut for some seven hours. No fatalities were reported in the incident.

Jazz Goes to Campus learning its lessons

Jazz Goes to Campus learning its lessonsAdhi Abhiyasa , Contributor, Jakarta Unlike last year, jazz aficionados flocking to the 26th Jazz Goes to Campus were greeted with cloudy skies, a cool breeze and, wait, only one big stage.

The head covering is hip for young women

The head covering is hip for young womenTomi Soetjipto, Reuters, Jakarta Forget the stereotype image of Muslim women draped from head to toe in all-enveloping robes, or girls shrouded in modest white veils.

What do teenagers and adults think of each other?

What do teenagers and adults think of each other?Luca Ferrini , Contributor, Bogor, West Java Some adults think teenagers are trouble-makers and hard to predict, while teenagers often find adults difficult to talk to.

DJ Van M: Swimming in delta waves at Stadium

DJ Van M: Swimming in delta waves at StadiumJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta There was a major improvement this year in the number of major international music acts visiting Indonesia; even though quite a few weak-kneed and yellow-livered bands like Yes, Blue, Mew, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and,...

Early detection half of the battle

Early detection half of the battleEarly signs* A lump is detected, which is usually single, firm, and most often painless. * A portion of the skin on the breast or underarm swells and has an unusual appearance. * Veins on the skin surface become more prominent on one breast.

Celebrate the countdown at five-star hotels

Celebrate the countdown at five-star hotelsDebbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Most people are aware of something they would like to change about themselves, and new year's resolutions are considered to be an effective instrument for personal improvement.

Group teaches peace in becoming grounded for life

Group teaches peace in becoming grounded for lifeBruce Emond The Jakarta Post Jakarta It's a little after 6 p.m. as a trickle of people files out into the creeping darkness from a house on a quiet side street in South Jakarta.

Islam's all-enveloping Hijab is hip in Indonesia

Islam's all-enveloping Hijab is hip in Indonesia Tomi Soetjipto Reuters JakartaForget the stereotype image of Muslim women draped from head to toe in all-enveloping robes, or girls shrouded in modest white veils.

Commuters object to high busway fares

Commuters object to high busway faresTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Arsi, 22, took out Rp 1,200 (14 U.S. cents) from her pocket to pay the fare for a bus from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta, not realizing that it was probably one of the last times she would to pay such a low...

Why more is less, even during Christmas season

Why more is less, even during Christmas season I wasn't raised in Christmas' gift-showering tradition so it isn't really a big deal to me. As far as I am concerned, I don't even have a holiday. As a kid, we got so excited about Chinese New Year instead. It was a big thing back then.

Down's syndromes boy wins with parents' support

Down's syndromes boy wins with parents' supportDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All parents dream that their children will be born normal, attractive, healthy individuals. Nobody ever expects that their child will have a disability.

IMF approves final loan tranche to Indonesia

IMF approves final loan tranche to IndonesiaAgencies JakartaThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved a new US$505 million loan to Indonesia, the final portion of the $5.3 billion support program that the government called in after the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.

One killed in ship accident

One killed in ship accident JAKARTA: A passenger ship carrying about 700 people ran aground off the coast of the eastern Indonesia islands of Maluku, leaving one person dead and 20 injured, a port official said Saturday.

Rita fights against hidden crime

Rita fights against hidden crimeT.Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta tabita@cbn.net.id A young woman tried to commit suicide by drinking insecticide. She forced her two children to swallow the agent because her husband was going to marry another woman. The youngest child, who was still a baby, died.

IMF inks final loan to Indonesia

IMF inks final loan to IndonesiaAgencies, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved on Friday a US$505 million loan to Indonesia, the final portion of the $5.3 billion support program devised after the 1997-1998 Asian economic crisis.

Prosecutors examine more accounts in BRI investigation

Prosecutors examine more accounts in BRI investigationAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors have been scrutinizing more accounts in other banks in their investigation into the fraud case involving state- owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), which caused Rp 294 billion (US$34.

Cafes, other nighspots have lots to offer to party goers

Cafes, other nighspots have lots to offer to party goersSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many entertainment venues in the city are gearing up for New Year's Eve celebrations, with several promising to surprise their patrons with a special twist or a little bit of "magic" in the air.

Quake hits Indonesia: Observatory

Quake hits Indonesia: Observatory HONG KONG: A strong earthquake has hit Indonesia's western island of Sumatra, the Hong Kong Observatory reported on Saturday.It was not immediately clear whether the quake caused any damage or casualties.The magnitude 5.5 tremor struck at 9:13 p.m.

TV Program: Sunday, December 21, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, December 21, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Utama7:00 Cartoon8:00 TV Drama9:00 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 TV Drama2:30 English News Service3:00 Music3:30 News4:00 Film5:30...

Fancy gingerbread ornaments for Christmas

Fancy gingerbread ornaments for ChristmasMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Decorating the Christmas tree before the special event has always been one of the most cherished holiday activities involving family members -- and brings them closer together.

Bali's poorest of the poor on road to better welfare

Bali's poorest of the poor on road to better welfareJacqueline Mackenzie, Contributor, Desa Ban, Bali Bali's tourism industry appears to be recovering, with holiday bookings looking promising. But while visitors enjoy the infinity pools and spa packages, they may not realize that they are just a...

Bollywood: Hindi films succeed in UK and U.S.

Bollywood: Hindi films succeed in UK and U.S.Jessica Winter, Guardian News Service, London On a recent weeknight at the Harrow Warner Village movie theater in West London, the only film to sell out its screenings was also the only film without a promotional poster displayed outside the lobby.

IMF approves final loan tranche to Indonesia

IMF approves final loan tranche to IndonesiaAgencies JakartaThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved a new US$505 million loan to Indonesia, the final portion of the $5.3 billion support program that the government called in after the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.

Singapore MP, RI maid pose nude

Singapore MP, RI maid pose nude SINGAPORE: A member of Singapore's parliament is under investigation by police after his wife complained to police about photographs she found of him at the couple's home of her husband and their Indonesian maid, both naked, it was reported on Saturday.

VP defends Minister of Religious Affairs

VP defends Minister of Religious AffairsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Vice President Hamzah Haz jumped to the defense of Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar, who has come under fire following the recent cancellation of the 2004 haj pilgrimage for 30,000...

Tips from a master makeup man

Tips from a master makeup man As well as a biography and providing the recollections of his friends and family, Kevyn Aucoin: A Beautiful Life (available at Aksara bookstore in Kemang, South Jakarta) also provides a section of his tips. Here are a few of them.

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 21, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 21, 2003Exhibitions* Painting Sentuhan Kepedulian Lingkungan Hidup by 100 female painters, InterContinental MidPlaza Jakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10 - 11, South Jakarta (Tel. 2510888), until Dec. 22.

Minimum wage policy 'bad for workers'

Minimum wage policy 'bad for workers'Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Researchers have suggested that the government limit its minimum wage policy as their findings showed that the existing practice of annually raising the wage was counterproductive for the overall employment situation in...

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 20, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, December 20, 2003Exhibitions* Painting Sentuhan Kepedulian Lingkungan Hidup by 100 female painters, InterContinental MidPlaza Jakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10 - 11, South Jakarta (Tel. 2510888), until Dec. 22.