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Saparipan goes to semifinals

Saparipan goes to semifinals SANUR, Bali (JP): Indonesian bantamweight boxer Juan Saparipan was the only local boxer to survive in the first round semifinals at the 19th President's Cup international amateur boxing tournament here on Sunday.

PDI-P wants govt to speed up probe on July 27 case

PDI-P wants govt to speed up probe on July 27 case JAKARTA (JP): City councillors of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) want the government to immediately resume a probe into the July 27, 1996 forcible takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters.

Racial divisions threaten Malaysian unity

Racial divisions threaten Malaysian unity KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Racial divisions in schools and universities will threaten Malaysia's national unity unless they are addressed, an adviser said on Sunday.Lee Lam Thye, a member of the National Unity Advisory Panel, said school and university students of...

Headset phones improve efficiency in home offices

Headset phones improve efficiency in home officesBy Zatni Arbi JAKARTA (JP): So you also run a home office? Then you must find these scenes familiar. Scene Number One: You are talking on the phone, you hear the doorbell ring and you realize that you are alone at home and you will have to answer the...

Prostitute drowns in Sunter River

Prostitute drowns in Sunter River JAKARTA (JP): Attempting to avoid City Public Order officials, a prostitute jumped into Sunter River, North Jakarta, on Saturday morning and drowned."The victim was later identified as Wati.

Road belonging to locals sold

Road belonging to locals sold TANGERANG (JP): A three-kilometer village road in Kelapa Indah subdistrict has been illegally sold off by the Tangerang city administration to property firm PT Modernland Realty Co. for Rp 1.3 billion (US$146,000), an activist of an NGO said on Saturday.

Manila renews call for single currency in ASEAN

Manila renews call for single currency in ASEAN MANILA (DPA): Philippine President Joseph Estrada on Saturday renewed a call for Southeast Asian countries to establish a single currency to facilitate trade and investments in the region, a government statement said.

Farmers want royal land to help improve lives

Farmers want royal land to help improve lives YOGYAKARTA (JP): More than 1,000 farmers flocked the campus of Gadjah Mada University here on Saturday to ask Yogyakarta King Sultan Hamengkubuwono X to give them royal land in order to improve their lives.

Caterer questioned over food poisoning

Caterer questioned over food poisoning JAKARTA (JP): Police have questioned the owner of catering firm Cita Rasa, Natalia, over a food poisoning outbreak on Thursday at car assembly plant PT Pulogadung Pawitra Laksana on Jl. Gaya Motor, Sunter, North Jakarta.

Provinces to get 61.5% of revenue

Provinces to get 61.5% of revenue MANADO, N. Sulawesi (JP): Provincial and district administrations will get more than 61.5 percent of the government's total domestic revenue next year when the laws on regional autonomy and intergovernment fiscal balance become effective, Minister of Finance...

Parent-teacher bodies get more power under regional autonomy

Parent-teacher bodies get more power under regional autonomy JAKARTA (JP): Parent-teacher associations (PTAs) will have a greater say in running local schools when the Regional Autonomy Law comes into effect next year, a senior education official said.

Monument covered in protest

Monument covered in protest MANOKWARI, Irian Jaya: Thousands of people expressed their feelings toward the government by covering the historic Act of Free Choice monument, built 31 years ago, with a piece of black cloth.

Forkot to stage rally during MPR Session

Forkot to stage rally during MPR Session JAKARTA (JP): Hundreds of university students grouped under the City Forum (Forkot) will take to the capital's main thoroughfares to stage a massive rally during the Aug. 7 through Aug.

NEC doubles output in China

NEC doubles output in China TOKYO (AFP): Japanese computer giant NEC Corp. will double its microchip output in China to meet brisk demand from mobile telephone companies, a report said Saturday.NEC, the world's second largest microchip maker after Intel Corp.

Four children killed in fire

Four children killed in fire MEDAN, North Sumatra: Four children from one family were killed here early on Saturday when a fire gutted their house on Jl. Jamin Ginting, a report said.The siblings, aged between nine and 16, were apparently asleep when the fire began at about 2 a.m., Antara reported.

Shared efforts turn wasteland into forest

Shared efforts turn wasteland into forestBy Heru Prasetya YOGYAKARTA (JP): If you are one of those thinking Gunungkidul is dry, barren land, you have to go there and see what has been done to regreen that wasteland. What you see will change your image of the area.

Southeast Asia's recovery to slow if markets fall further

Southeast Asia's recovery to slow if markets fall further MANILA (AFP): Southeast Asia's recovery from its worst financial crisis ever may be scuttled if regional stocks and currencies stumble further from their recent lows amid rising interest rates, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned.

Prosecutor's office staffer arrested over drug deal

Prosecutor's office staffer arrested over drug deal JAKARTA (JP): North Jakarta police have arrested scores of people, including a staffer at the mayoralty prosecutor's office, during a series of drug busts at various places in the past week.North Jakarta Police chief Sr. Supt.

Next step of banking reform

Next step of banking reform The political process for the restructuring of the banking sector was completed on July 22 after the House of Representatives approved the recapitalization of state Bank Rakyat Indonesia and Bank Tabungan Negara and publicly-listed Bank Bali with Rp 48.4 trillion (US$5.

Security during the MPR session

Security during the MPR session We appeal to all the leaders of political parties and mass organizations, as well as those of other civilian groups, not to send their security units to the upcoming session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).

Gus Dur urged to make fundamental changes

Gus Dur urged to make fundamental changes JAKARTA (JP): House faction leaders have again denied they are planning to topple President Abdurrahman Wahid in the upcoming session of People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), but stressed that the President should make fundamental changes to the way he runs...

Deported HIV spouses return

Deported HIV spouses return SINGAPORE (DPA): Only one-third of the foreign spouses deported from Singapore because they have AIDS have returned to be reunited with their families one month after the government lifted its ban, it was reported on Sunday.

Pelangi Air serves Padang

Pelangi Air serves Padang PADANG, West Sumatra (JP): Malaysian air carrier Pelangi Air plans to increase its flights to Padang, the capital city of West Sumatra, anticipating an increase in the number of people traveling between West Sumatra and Malaysia.

Bogor expert upset over research project

Bogor expert upset over research project BOGOR (JP): A local transportation expert questioned on Saturday the Bogor administration's decision to hire a Bandung- based consulting firm, PT Diagus Sinar Konsultindo (DSR), to conduct research on the pattern of city transportation management.

Asian countries to gain from global trade talks

Asian countries to gain from global trade talks SINGAPORE (AP): Asian countries reluctant to embark on a new round of global trade negotiations can only benefit from liberalization, European Union Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy said Saturday.

Passengers of burning ship safe

Passengers of burning ship safe MANILA (AP): All 520 passengers aboard a Philippine passenger ship were safely transferred to another ship after their vessel's engine room caught fire, a company official said on Sunday.

Myanmar hosts customs meet

Myanmar hosts customs meet YANGON (AFP): While the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers were meeting in Bangkok, Myanmar was hosting an ASEAN customs meeting, officials said on Sunday.

Noninterference is the same as inaction

Noninterference is the same as inaction TOKYO: ASEAN is back. That is the message coming from Bangkok last week as foreign ministers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations hold their annual get-together.

Indonesia tops typhoid league

Indonesia tops typhoid league JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia is among the countries in the world with the highest prevalence of typhoid fever, statistics say.A survey conducted recently found the disease afflicts between 800,000 and 1.

Analysts warn BI over on-site inspection plan

Analysts warn BI over on-site inspection plan JAKARTA (JP): Bank Indonesia's recent measure to carry out an on-site inspection at commercial banks will succeed only if the officials assigned to carry out the job have a strong frame of mind, analysts have warned.

The dot-com challenge in Indonesia; is the race over before it begins?

The dot-com challenge in Indonesia; is the race over before it begins?By Charlie Taylor JAKARTA (JP): Even the most casual observer of Indonesia's business scene would have noticed a conspicuous flurry of activity in the dot-com sector this year.

Hasyim denies mass prayer link with Gus Dur

Hasyim denies mass prayer link with Gus Dur MEDAN, North Sumatra (JP): Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi denied on Sunday allegations that mass prayers held by the country's largest Muslim organization recently were aimed at extending support for President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Unicef staffer robbed in Bandung

Unicef staffer robbed in Bandung BANDUNG: An on-duty staff member of the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) was robbed here on Saturday morning, Antara said.Two robbers took away the personal belongings of the Unicef staff member, who was only identified as Philippe by the news agency, as he...

Most of political elite evade tax payments: Government

Most of political elite evade tax payments: Government MANADO, North Sulawesi (JP): Over half of the country's legislators, many ministers, generals and other high-ranking government officials were evading tax payments, Director General of Tax Machfud Sidik said.

Australia funds trade crackdown

Australia funds trade crackdown BANGKOK (AFP): Australia has donated AS$5 million toward freeing thousands of women and children trapped in slave-like conditions in Southeast Asia, Australia's embassy in Bangkok said on Sunday.

Secluded Seribu Islands offer serenity

Secluded Seribu Islands offer serenityBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Crystal blue waters that swarm with rainbow colored fish. The sound of waves lapping against the shore. The silence you crave. An escape from the big city.

NU and PDI-P rally to defend Abdurrahman

NU and PDI-P rally to defend Abdurrahman JAKARTA (JP): A mass prayer for a peaceful session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) at Senayan Stadium in Central Jakarta turned into a show of force on Saturday in support of President Abdurrahman Wahid and Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

Children bear scars of violence

Children bear scars of violenceBy I.Christianto JAKARTA (JP): Buyung has lived for about a year in a refugee center in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, after the eruption of violence in neighboring East Timor last year forced his family to flee.

Local boxer Albert keeps winning at President Cup

Local boxer Albert keeps winning at President Cup SANUR, Bali (JP): Indonesian heavyweight boxer Albert Papilaya continued his journey through the preliminary rounds of the 19th President's Cup international amateur boxing tournament on Saturday after beating Che Andli Che Hashim of Malaysia.

RI partakes in Edmonton's Klondike Days

RI partakes in Edmonton's Klondike DaysBy Danielle Bray JAKARTA (JP): Amid the cotton candy, ferris wheel and bustling crowds, Indonesia displayed its cultural wonders during Klondike Days 2000, a yearly trade exhibition held in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Military Operations Area (DOM) victims (1989 -1998)

Military Operations Area (DOM) victims (1989 -1998)Killed : 1,321 persons Missing : 1,958 " Tortured : 3,430 " Raped : 128 " Harassed : 81 " Fatherless : 16,375 " Source: The Forum of Human Rights Care, AcehPost-DOM Victims (August 1998 to 30 April 2000)Dead/Missing : 5,533 persons Tortured : 1,201...

Mooryati Soedibyo, from court to cosmetics

Mooryati Soedibyo, from court to cosmeticsBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Mooryati Soedibyo, 72, left the palace of the ancient rulers of Surakarta behind her only to be crowned queen of the sprawling kingdom of Mustika Ratu, the blue chip cosmetics company she founded three decades ago.

A day with model Nyoman

A day with model Nyoman Nyoman Triwahyuni, 26, is one of Indonesia's popular models. Born to Balinese parents in the East Java capital of Surabaya, the top-earning model currently lives with them in Cinere, South Jakarta. This month, Nyoman launches her own fashion program on RCTI.

Ananda Mikola fails to qualify for German GP

Ananda Mikola fails to qualify for German GP JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian young driver Ananda Mikola has had to bury his dream to qualify for the German Grand Prix Formula 3000 being held at the Hockenheim circuit due to engine failure during the third lap of a 20-lap qualifying race.

Piano recital to benefit arts

Piano recital to benefit arts JAKARTA (JP): Noted pianist Ananda Sukarlan will perform a solo recital at the Hotel Mulia Senayan in Central Jakarta on Thursday.The event, part of a series of charity concerts to support local youth in the arts, is hosted by the Jakarta Foundation for the Arts.

Muthahhari enlivened by classical music

Muthahhari enlivened by classical musicBy Rikza Abdullah BANDUNG (JP): Muthia and her colleagues from various parts of the country find a fresh but challenging learning environment in their new school here as they are exposed in the classrooms to baroque classical music while listening to their...

Time to hurry up and wait and wait and ...

Time to hurry up and wait and wait and ... JAKARTA (JP): Patience is in short supply when it comes to Jakarta residents.Look at how they compete in trying to get where they want to go. In a traffic jam, you might think you are doing the right thing and obeying traffic regulations by maintaining...

Surjadi opens karate meet

Surjadi opens karate meet SEMARANG (JP): Minister of Home Affairs Surjadi Soedirdja officially opened on Saturday the National Junior Karate Championships at Jatidiri indoor stadium.About 500 karatekas from the country's 24 provinces are competing in the event, which is featuring eight age groups:...

Labyrinth of life under Grogol overpass

Labyrinth of life under Grogol overpassBy Mehru Jaffer JAKARTA (JP): Masija, 23, is pregnant again. Already a mother of four-year-old Faan, the young woman with an aging face and a terrible odor has no home, no job and no dreams.

Children hold out hope for others in misery

Children hold out hope for others in misery JAKARTA (JP): She did not know them personally but Meliyana, 12, penned a letter to children in Ambon, Maluku."Hello friends, how are you doing there? Is it bad or good news? I understand that you have experienced terrible things.