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Seven more named suspects in Cianjur attack

Seven more named suspects in Cianjur attackYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungWest Java Police named on Wednesday seven more people as suspects in an attack on properties owned by a controversial Muslim sect in Cianjur, West Java, on Monday night.

Susilo's anticorruption drive disappointing: KPK

Susilo's anticorruption drive disappointing: KPKRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEleven months after taking over the presidency, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pledges to curb corruption within government agencies, particularly the tax and customs services, have not being realized, according...

VP wants more aid for migrant workers

VP wants more aid for migrant workers NUSA DUA, Bali: Vice President Jusuf Kalla called on countries that export and import migrant workers to help the workers improve their skills.Opening the third Ministerial Consultations on Overseas Employment and Contractual Labor for Countries of Origin in...

Two 'bird flu' victims die, three more hospitalized

Two 'bird flu' victims die, three more hospitalizedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTwo suspected bird flu patients, identified as Riska Hardiyati, 5, and Yessica Triana, 2, died on Wednesday after being treated at the Sulianti Saroso hospital in Sunter, North Jakarta, and Cikini Hospital in...

Deadly storm hits S. Asia, 50 killed, 800 missing

Deadly storm hits S. Asia, 50 killed, 800 missingS. Radha Kumar, Reuters/Hyderabad, IndiaAt least 800 people remained missing in southern India on Wednesday and hundreds of fishermen were unaccounted for in Bangladesh after a severe storm in the Bay of Bengal killed 50 people, officials said.

Family planning program falters in Kupang

Family planning program falters in KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangThe family planning program in impoverished East Nusa Tenggara has failed to contain a rising birth rate amid reports of widespread malnutrition in the province.

Govt's sells remaining stake in BCA

Govt's sells remaining stake in BCAUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government sold on Wednesday its remaining 5.02 percent stake in Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's second largest lender by assets, reaping Rp 2.19 trillion (US$219 million) in proceeds for the state coffers.

1. Comment -- 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45)

1. Comment -- 42 pts 7 cols 1line (1x45) Susilo's campaign hangover, time for real action 2. Flu -- 36 pts 3 cols 3lines (2x32)Govt asked to intensify public information campaign on bird flu 3. WHO -- 36 pts 4 cols 1lines (3x15)Asia must change farming practices to stop diseases: WHO4.

1. Warning -- 4x9

1. Warning -- 4x9 'Bird flu outbreak may become epidemic' 2. BirdFlu -- 2x22 Two 'bird flu' patients die, 3 more hospitalized 3. Shooting - 3x12 One killed as navy ship fires on Chinese ship 4. Cycling -- 1x25 Askari wins Tour d'Indonesia

Fuel distributor nabbed for smuggling

Fuel distributor nabbed for smugglingJAYAPURA, Papua: Jayapura municipal police have arrested a fuel distributor for alleged fuel smuggling.A top police officer said on Wednesday that Dwi, the fuel distributor, was arrested earlier on Tuesday for selling fuel to residents of neighboring country...

1. Fajar -- Dealing with the chameleon-likes financial markets

1. Fajar -- Dealing with the chameleon-likes financial markets 2 x 23 Dealing with fickle financial markets Fajar Hidayat Jakarta2. inQUI -- Democracy is not about who shouts the loudest 2 X 30 Democracy is not just about the one who shouts loudest Belinda Olivares-Cunanan Philippine Daily Inquirer...

Rexy sets modest target for Malaysian squad in Jakarta

Rexy sets modest target for Malaysian squad in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Indonesian badminton hero Rexy Mainaky is back home as the coach of the Malaysian squad at the Indonesia Open, which begins here at the Bung Karno sports hall on Wednesday.

WFP, BPK lament Aceh's slow recovery

WFP, BPK lament Aceh's slow recoveryRidwan Max Sijabat and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Nations food agency expressed deep concern over the slow recovery in tsunami-devastated Aceh, saying another crisis might occur if no action is taken to speed up the ongoing reconstruction...

Headings

Headings1. CHURCH -- 3x12 Building of church halted despite permit 2. SPORE -- 1x32 Singapore haven for pedestrians 3. CAMAT -- 1x30 District bodies important: Experts 4. SANTRI -- 3x9 Students drink only rainwater 5. SPEAK -- 1x30 'Get to know local communities'

Regional small businesses refocusing banking needs

Regional small businesses refocusing banking needsDeutsche Presse-Agentur, SingaporeSmall and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Southeast Asia are refocusing their banking needs beyond willingness to extend large amounts of credit, a market research firm's survey indicated on Tuesday.

Students drink only rainwater

Students drink only rainwaterTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe death of a student at Ummul Quro Al Islami Boarding School in Banyusuci kampong, Leuwiliang, Bogor, from severe diarrhea last Sunday revealed a shocking fact: The students and staff at the school have been consuming only rain...

JP/5/INCO

JP/5/INCOKL enraged over arrest of two Malaysians in RIAndi Hajramurni The Jakarta Post/MakassarThe arrest of two Malaysian accountants here has sparked an uproar in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak protesting the way South Sulawesi provincial police treated the two.

'Get to know local communities'

'Get to know local communities'Some hard-line groups have closed down several Christian places of worship on the grounds that they lack licenses. Although the places in question did actually lack licenses, still the events have once again raised concerns over religious tolerance here, especially...

Reshaping the military: An observer's perspective

Reshaping the military: An observer's perspectiveImanuddin Razak, Jakarta Since the fall of the New Order regime, numerous articles and analyses have been published about the reform of the Indonesian Military (TNI), with many good suggestions aired about how to professionalize the institution.

Police fail to solve robberies inside taxis

Police fail to solve robberies inside taxisAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta Police have been unable to solve any of the seven robbery cases inside taxis that have taken place in the past five months, an officer has said.City police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Even Palestine approves of our contacts with Israel

Even Palestine approves of our contacts with IsraelKornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, New York The meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda and Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom on the sidelines of the 2005 World Summit, may well be received negatively by Muslim-based...

Prosecutors held hostage by anticorruption group

Prosecutors held hostage by anticorruption groupYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangDriven by their frustration over the sluggish investigation into corruption cases, dozens of anticorruption activists took high- ranking prosecutors hostage in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara on Tuesday.

Munir murder linked to ex-Garuda boss

Munir murder linked to ex-Garuda bossRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Garuda Indonesia president director Indra Setiawan had given a special assignment to pilot Pollycarpus Budihari Priyanto, who is charged with murdering noted human rights activist Munir last year, two...

Bird flu outbreak: Is it time to panic?

Bird flu outbreak: Is it time to panic?The Jakarta Post, JakartaSomething approaching panic seems to be taking hold across the country as the perception emerges that the bird flu outbreak is steadily getting out of control.

Harmoni traffic rerouted

Harmoni traffic rerouted JAKARTA: To make room for the construction of a busway stop in Harmoni, the City Transportation Agency will reroute traffic on Jl. Gajah Mada in Central Jakarta and Jl. Hayam Wuruk in West Jakarta, beginning on Tuesday.

Bird flu scare met with mixed reactions

Bird flu scare met with mixed reactionsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFrom paranoia to indifference, Jakartans have displayed a whole range of attitudes toward the latest reports of bird flu.As a group, mothers are among the most jittery over this latest health scare.

Malaysia enraged over arrest of two accountants in S. Sulawesi

Malaysia enraged over arrest of two accountants in S. SulawesiAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe arrest of two Malaysian accountants here has sparked an uproar in Kuala Lumpur, with Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak protesting the way South Sulawesi provincial police treated...

Ahmadiyah mosques destroyed in attack

Ahmadiyah mosques destroyed in attackYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungHundreds of people in West Java vandalized on Monday night houses, mosques and cars belonging to members of the Indonesian Ahmadiyah Congregation (JAI), a Muslim group whose teachings differ from the central tenets of...

Unnes to hold literacy seminar

Unnes to hold literacy seminar SEMARANG: In commemoration of International Literacy Day, which falls on Sept. 8, Semarang State University (Unnes) will hold an international seminar on literacy in Semarang between Sept. 29 and Sept. 30.

Medco bids $100m for Block A

Medco bids $100m for Block ALeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Medco Energi Internasional, the country's largest locally controlled oil and gas firm, is ready to invest US$100 million to develop Block A in Aceh should it win the tenders to buy the concession from ConocoPhillips and...

People swing from paranoia to indifference over bird flu

People swing from paranoia to indifference over bird fluThe Jakarta Post JakartaFrom paranoia to indifference, Jakartans have displayed a whole range of attitudes toward the latest reports of bird flu.As a group, mothers are among the most jittery over this latest health scare.

Yakovlev chalks double in 8th stage

Yakovlev chalks double in 8th stageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The penultimate day of the nine-stage Tour d'Indonesia cycling race belonged to Yevgeny Yakolev, who not only won the eighth stage but was crowned the king of mountains for the second consecutive year.

Seunebok refugees need help to get back home

Seunebok refugees need help to get back homeNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, East AcehAs the sun sets in rural Alue Ie Mirah, residents shut their doors as a group of rubber tappers slowly make their way home from a hard day's work.

Commission OKs proposed fuel price hike

Commission OKs proposed fuel price hikeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaProviding the government with much-needed support over its plan to increase fuel prices, the House of Representatives Budget Commission has approved a fuel subsidy allocation in such a way that makes the increase...

More hotspots in Kalimantan

More hotspots in KalimantanBANJARBARU, South Kalimantan: A senior official revealed that a total 561 hotspots were identified in 13 regencies and municipalities in South Kalimantan province as of Sept. 19, sparking fear of the return of haze.

Bram gets six years in graft case

Bram gets six years in graft caseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Anticorruption Court sent businessman Bram HD Manoppo to jail for six months on Tuesday after finding him guilty of defrauding the state during the purchase of a Russian-made MI-2 helicopter for the Aceh administration.

Officers under fire in laundering case

Officers under fire in laundering case JAKARTA: The National Police detectives officially launched on Tuesday an investigation into an active general and three middle- ranking officers for alleged money laundering.

W. Java councillors drop bid for cars

W. Java councillors drop bid for carsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungControversy over the proposed new cars for the West Java Legislative Council's leaders went on, with council speaker AM Ruslan saying on Tuesday he had called off the proposal.

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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Sept. 20 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Sept. 20 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying p Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 8,196.47 7,422.74 7,851.24 7,767.76Brunei dollar 1 6,351.29 5,752.05 6,083.77 6,019.41Canadian dollar 1 9,128.

TNI withdraws another

TNI withdraws another 2,600 troops from Aceh Page 4 Ronaldinho voted FFIPro world player of the year Page 10 Tsunami motivates journalist to go that extra mile Page 18

On the blockading of churches

On the blockading of churches It is patently absurd that a spokesman can state that the Indonesian police are still "investigating" whether the blockading of two churches in Bekasi by a mob of intolerant Muslim bigots is legal.

TV Program: Thursday, September 22, 2005

TV Program: Thursday, September 22, 2005 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon: Rocky and Friends7:30 Music8:30 TV Drama10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 News: Berita Nusantara 12:00 Talk Show: Gado-gado Plus1:00 p.m.

BPK finds discrepancies in 2004 budget

BPK finds discrepancies in 2004 budgetUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has again put a disclaimer note on the government's financial report of the state budget, despite the implementation since last year of what was hailed as a "new and improved" state...

Indonesia's advantage as an 'open society'

Indonesia's advantage as an 'open society'Byron Black, Jakarta We in Indonesia tend to focus too sharply on the problems facing the nation, and indeed there are massive and urgent ones to be solved. Illegal logging and environmental degradation, religious and ethnic violence, massive corruption,...

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1 x 36 WFP, BPK lament Aceh's slow recovery JP/4/troop/3 x 15 TNI withdraws from Aceh 2,600 more soldiers JP/4/lombok1 x 32 Police to probe NTB rights abuse JP/4/kidnap1 x 32 'Money' behind abductions by Abu Sayaf

Democracy is of no use

Democracy is of no useFrom Kompas How can democracy have any meaning if the communists still aspire to return to the political stage? It's wishful thinking.This is due to the fact that the younger generation of communists insist that they (the Indonesian communists) are right; and what the...

Democracy is of no use

Democracy is of no useFrom Kompas How can democracy have any meaning if the communists still aspire to return to the political stage? It's wishful thinking.This is due to the fact that the younger generation of communists insist that they (the Indonesian communists) are right; and what the...

Matahari leaves Hero

Matahari leaves Hero JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima announced on Tuesday its decision to sell its entire stake in smaller rival PT Hero Supermarket to Merrill Investment Limited in order to be more focused on its core business.

Ex-rebels to rejoin Aceh bureaucracy

Ex-rebels to rejoin Aceh bureaucracy BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh provincial civil service administration board is collecting data on civil servants who joined the rebel movement, so it can begin the process of rehiring them as part the recently signed Helsinki peace deal.Head of the board M.

Government to increase unhusked rice prices

Government to increase unhusked rice pricesThe government will raise the basic price of unhusked rice around the same time as it increases the price of oil-based fuels in order help farmers cope with the effects of the fuel price hike.