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Bus crash kills one

Bus crash kills one BANDUNG: A 30-year-old salesman was crushed to death and at least a dozen more injured when a minibus lost control and rolled over in Cililin district, Bandung regency on Monday morning, police said.

ASEAN shifts its weight toward East Asia

ASEAN shifts its weight toward East AsiaBy Kavi Chongkittavorn BANGKOK: The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is shifting its external relations, which have been traditionally focused on Western countries, towards the Asian region.

Small donation for big payoff?

Small donation for big payoff?By Bob Burton SYDNEY (JP): Should an Australian legal rights group in "partnership" with one of the world's largest mining companies be involved in helping draft Indonesian legislation on the environment, human rights and corporate governance?The mining company, Rio...

Legal action to be taken against closed bank owners

Legal action to be taken against closed bank owners JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Marzuki Darusman said on Monday his office would immediately take legal action against the owners of four banks closed down by the government last year.

Irianese leader seeks special autonomy

Irianese leader seeks special autonomy JAKARTA (JP): The sooner the central government gives Irian Jaya special autonomy, the better Jakarta's chance of silencing the demands for independence emanating from the province, a political leader in Irian Jaya said.

Thai team to visit North Korea

Thai team to visit North Korea BANGKOK (Reuters): North Korea has invited a Thai delegation to visit Pyongyang next month for talks on a range of economic and trade issues, a senior Thai official said on Monday.

Asian monies mostly down, with baht at 9-month low

Asian monies mostly down, with baht at 9-month low SINGAPORE (Dow Jones): Most Asian currencies were weaker late Monday, with the Thai baht skidding to its lowest level in more than nine months and casting a pall on most other Southeast Asian currencies.

Abdurrahman to officially join PKB: Muhaimin

Abdurrahman to officially join PKB: MuhaiminBy Ainur R. Sophiaan and Ahmad Junaidi SURABAYA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid will officially join the National Awakening Party (PKB) which he founded two years ago, the party's secretary-general Muhaimin Iskandar said on Monday.

Govt spends Rp 1.4t on Aceh humanitarian pause

Govt spends Rp 1.4t on Aceh humanitarian pause BANDA ACEH, Aceh (JP): The government has allocated Rp 1.4 trillion (US$155 million) to finance the implementation of the Joint Understanding on Humanitarian Pause in Aceh, Acting Governor Ramli Ridwan said on Monday.

Quality, cheap prices lure people to buy used clothing

Quality, cheap prices lure people to buy used clothing JAKARTA (JP): Fashion hunters can now find good quality clothes at cheap prices at Senen market in Central Jakarta or Glodok market in West Jakarta.

PNG assures support for RI's territorial integrity

PNG assures support for RI's territorial integrity BANGKOK (JP): Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alwi Shihab during a meeting with his Papua New Guinea counterpart Sir John Kaputin here on Monday received assurances that the neighboring state recognizes Indonesia's territorial integrity...

End bloodshed in Maluku!

End bloodshed in Maluku! How can matters go on as usual in Indonesia with the Laskar Jihad force at work in the islands of Maluku, and threatening Lombok? Where are the 200 million religious Indonesians voicing there outrage and anguish that their youth and military are massacring innocent men,...

Bob Hasan arrested again on graft charges

Bob Hasan arrested again on graft charges JAKARTA (JP): Timber tycoon Mohammad "Bob" Hasan will spend another 20 days behind bars after the Attorney General's Office announced on Monday his arrest for his alleged mishandling of US$84 million provided for export promotion.

Kurniawan and Putu Gede get berths in national team

Kurniawan and Putu Gede get berths in national team JAKARTA (JP): Following their excellent performances in the just-concluded Bank Mandiri national soccer league, the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) invited Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto of PSM Makassar and I Putu Gede of Arema Malang to join the...

Police hand over suspect in Bulog scam

Police hand over suspect in Bulog scam JAKARTA (JP): City Police submitted to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Monday the dossier on Sapuan, the main suspect behind the Rp 35 billion (US$3.9 million) scandal at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).

PSF producers ask govt's help in facing antidumping charges

PSF producers ask govt's help in facing antidumping charges JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian synthetic polyester staple fibers (PSF) producers has called on the government to help them to counter antidumping duties imposed by the European Commission.

ASEAN foreign ministers arrive to a 'dry' Bangkok

ASEAN foreign ministers arrive to a 'dry' Bangkok BANGKOK (AFP): Foreign ministers from the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations gathered in the Thai capital on Sunday for their annual meeting, and held a flurry of bilateral get- togethers before Monday's opening ceremony.

Parties not to mobilize supporters

Parties not to mobilize supporters BANDUNG (JP): In a bid to avoid chaos during next month's annual session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), National Police chief Gen. Rusdihardjo has asked political parties not to mobilize their supporters.

Travel ban sought for ex-ministers

Travel ban sought for ex-ministers BANDUNG: The Provincial Prosecutor's Office in West Java has asked the attorney general to impose a travel ban on two former forestry ministers and a businessman for their alleged involvement in a past illegal exchange deal of state land in Purwakarta.

Give more than just money to foster students: Forum

Give more than just money to foster students: Forum JAKARTA (JP): Foster parents are being urged to pay more than just school fees, considering the foster students' other needs, including health care, books, stationary and transportation.

KPC workers end strike, lift blockade

KPC workers end strike, lift blockade JAKARTA (JP): Striking workers at coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (kPC) ended their five-week strike on Saturday and lifted the blockade that had led to temporary closure of the company's operation in the Sanggata regency, East Kalimantan, an executive...

City bus destroyed in toll road blaze

City bus destroyed in toll road blaze JAKARTA (JP): A public bus was incinerated after its rear right wheel went on fire on the Grogol-Cawang toll road right in front of the Kartika Chandra Hotel in Central Jakarta on Sunday, witnesses said.No fatalities were reported in the incident.

Grandpa held for alleged rape

Grandpa held for alleged rape JAKARTA (JP): South Jakarta Police detained a 65-year-old for allegedly raping an eight-year-old girl at his house on Jl. Kebagusan in Pasar Minggu subdistrict on Sunday afternoon.

One officer killed as rioters run rampant in Ambon

One officer killed as rioters run rampant in Ambon AMBON, Maluku (JP): Violence dragged on here over the weekend as armed rioters ransacked and burned the remaining houses in the Diponegoro Atas subdistrict.

Why does the government have no opposition

Why does the government have no oppositionBy Martin Jenkins JAKARTA (JP): After a honeymoon period of some three months, Abdurrahman Wahid's administration has been characterized by seemingly endless bickering among the nation's political elite.

Suu Kyi pressed ahead of meeting

Suu Kyi pressed ahead of meeting YANGON (AFP): Myanmar's ruling junta stepped up pressure on opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi before next week's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) foreign ministers meeting in Bangkok, calling for her to be thrown out of Myanmar.

Marsilam and the making of Gus Dur's speech

Marsilam and the making of Gus Dur's speech JAKARTA (JP): Following the barrage of criticism of President Abdurrahman Wahid's performance at Thursday's interpellation hearing, many have questioned the person behind the President's controversial speech.

FPI leader shot dead near his house

FPI leader shot dead near his house JAKARTA (JP): Habib Saleh bin Abdullah Alatas, a leading figure in the Islamic Defenders Front (FPI), was shot to death in front of his house on Jl. Percetakan Negara VII/8 in Central Jakarta before dawn on Sunday.Deputy Central Jakarta Police chief Asst. Supt.

Myanmar says drug production rises, calls for world help

Myanmar says drug production rises, calls for world help BANGKOK (AFP): Myanmar's foreign minister admitted Sunday that amphetamines production within its borders had risen this year, and said the international community must do more to help it combat the deadly trade.

Taufik and Martin win Sanyo Indonesia Open

Taufik and Martin win Sanyo Indonesia Open JAKARTA (JP): Over 4,000 spectators at the men's single final of the US$150,000 Sanyo Indonesia Open jumped in jubilation as the linesman ruled Ong Ewe Hock's drive was out, which gave the victory to defending champion Taufik Hidayat of Indonesia on Sunday.

Protecting old buildings 'not merely for tourism'

Protecting old buildings 'not merely for tourism' JAKARTA (JP): The act of protecting old buildings and areas should not solely be intended to woo tourists to visit but more for the interests of the public in general, experts said on Saturday.

Prudential unit raises capital

Prudential unit raises capital JAKARTA (JP): PT Prudential BancBali Life Assurance has received an additional Rp 21 billion in capital from its parent company, the London-based Prudential, raising its paid-up capital to Rp 61 billion ($6.8 million).

ASEAN foreign ministers look to touch people

ASEAN foreign ministers look to touch peopleBy Meidyatama Suryodiningrat BANGKOK (JP): Homecomings always spark introspection. Therefore, when the ASEAN ministers gather here on Monday at the grouping's birthplace, they must navigate between the high political debates of nonintervention and labor...

Gus Dur's leadership style

Gus Dur's leadership styleFrom Pikiran RakyatAlthough experts and the political elite have extensively criticized the leadership style of President Abdurrahman Wahid, popularly known as Gus Dur, he will never change his style because it is part and parcel of his character.

IBRA's new oversight board struggling to define role

IBRA's new oversight board struggling to define roleBy Reiner S JAKARTA (JP): The newly formed oversight committee of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is still struggling to specify the scope of its role.

No need for UN troops

No need for UN troopsFrom RepublikaThe call that the European Parliament has made on the international community to intervene in the Maluku sectarian conflict on the grounds of finding a solution really causes uneasiness to the Indonesian people.

Officials: RI lacks proffesional, wise administrators

Officials: RI lacks proffesional, wise administrators JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia needs a professional and wise leader to run the administration and help end the political and economic crises, politicians and historians said.

Party drops branch chief

Party drops branch chief PALU, Central Sulawesi: Controversy wrapped up the election of the chief of the province's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle on Sunday after party executives annulled the floor's choice.

Mujahedeen influence on cult

Mujahedeen influence on cult KUALA LUMPUR (AFP): Malaysian police chief Norian Mai said on Sunday that members of a Muslim cult which looted a military armory were influenced by mujahedeen's militant struggle.

More flights for Fakfak

More flights for Fakfak JAKARTA (JP): State-owned PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has added more flights to and from Fakfak, northwest Irian Jaya, from one to four flights a week.Merpati General Sales Agent in Fakfak, Ferdiana Thie, said on Saturday the airline will service the...

Papuan separatists look for foreign support

Papuan separatists look for foreign support The Papuan People's Congress held in Jayapura, Irian Jaya, from May 29 to June 4 declared that the Irianese want to separate from Indonesia. Agus Alue Alua, the congress chairman and deputy secretary of the Papuan Presidium formed to follow up the...

Will RI commit ASEAN's sin?

Will RI commit ASEAN's sin?By Meidyatama Suryodiningrat JAKARTA (JP): There had been much anticipation that the advent of a new government and climate of reform here would also usher a new era of openness in Indonesia foreign policy.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Exhibitions * Painting Exhibition: From Rural to Urban, by Amrus Natalsya, at Galeri 678, Jl. Kemang Raya no. 32, South Jakarta (Phone: 71792164), until July 31. * Painting Exhibition by Moh. Rusnoto Susanto, at Galeri Cipta III, Ismail Marzuki Cultural Center, Jl.

Top leaders to meet in Yogyakarta

Top leaders to meet in Yogyakarta JAKARTA (JP): President Abdurrahman Wahid, Vice President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Yogyakarta's Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais are due to hold a much anticipated "political reconciliation" meeting in Yogyakarta on...

Publishers dream of better book industry

Publishers dream of better book industryBy Stevie Emilia JAKARTA (JP): Shopping malls are almost always packed with shoppers checking out a staggering load of commodities. Wealthy people pack upscale restaurants eating to their heart's content.

SE Asia on verge of falling into protectionism: Report

SE Asia on verge of falling into protectionism: Report SINGAPORE (AFP): Southeast Asian economies are showing signs of slowing down on liberalization efforts, risking an erosion of competitiveness over economies such as China, Japan and India, a think-tank says.

PSM outclasses PKT 3-2 to clinch league title

PSM outclasses PKT 3-2 to clinch league title JAKARTA (JP): PSM Makassar outshone Pupuk Kaltim Bontang of East Kalimantan 3-2 to win the semi-professional Bank Mandiri national league title at Senayan stadium here on Sunday.

Archer/Goode try to regain England's glorious moment

Archer/Goode try to regain England's glorious moment JAKARTA (JP): Britons Simon Archer and Joanne Goode successfully reclaimed England's reputation in mixed doubles ten years after Martin Dew and Gillian Gilk won the title at the Indonesia Open in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.

Log thefts rise 10 times

Log thefts rise 10 times SEMARANG: Within the past three years, theft of teakwood across Central Java has multiplied 10 times from 120,000 cubic meters in 1997 to 1.2 million cubic meters in 1999, an official said.

Legislators warned not to prolong dispute

Legislators warned not to prolong dispute JAKARTA (JP): Observers warned legislators to allow the brouhaha over President Abdurrahman Wahid's replies at Thursday's interpellation hearing to die down, saying keeping the issue alive would only further aggravate the situation while public sympathy was...