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*'Radioactive material' pollutes Jakarta, W. Java rivers Page 2

*'Radioactive material' pollutes Jakarta, W. Java rivers Page 2 *PKB says it will stay neutral in runoff Page 4 *Aceh court slammed for freeing charged council members Page 5 *Danger of U.S.-Singapore defense accord Page 7 *Crop failure looms as rivers run dry in Tangerang, Bogor Page 8 *Hostage...

Government objects to House-sponsored bills

Government objects to House-sponsored billsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government is ready to present alternative bills on the ministerial offices and the presidential advisory board, claiming that the drafts sponsored by the House of Representatives restrict the authority of...

Help sought for stranded Myanmarese

Help sought for stranded MyanmareseThe Jakarta Post, Ambon, MalukuThe Ambon branch of the Indonesian Mariners Union (KPI) has called on the London-based International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) to step in and help Myanmarese sailors who have been stranded in Southeast Maluku regency for...

Indonesia not yet independent

Indonesia not yet independentFrom Koran TempoAug. 17 is a special date for Indonesians, because on that date in 1945, the country declared its freedom.The question worth raising in this context is: Are we really free? We need to examine what we have gained after 59 years of freedom.

4 heads

4 heads1. HAZE -- 1 x 42 Haze a perennial calamity in W. Kalimantan 2. GORILLA -- 1 x 50 Twins born to Rwanda's endangered mountain gorillas 3. LION -- 1 x 45 Indian scientists say cloning could save lions 4. TURTLE -- 3 x 10 Turtle habitat at risk

`The Jakarta Post' on your mobile phone

`The Jakarta Post' on your mobile phone OceanLake is pleased to announce that The Jakarta Post has licensed OceanLake's mScope product to offer mobile access to all news stories from any mobile device worldwide, from any mobile carrier.

Trigger-happy officer under fire

Trigger-happy officer under fireEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/JakartaJakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani said that a low- ranking officer, identified as Chief Brig. IBN, may be taken to court for allegedly discharging his firearm during a brawl at Centro Discotheque, Dharmawangsa Building,...

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Danger of U.S.-Singapore defense accord Begi Hersutanto Jakarta2. Star -- Break the "conspiracy of silence" 1 X 45 Breaking the 'conspiracy of silence' Martin Khor The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia3.

HIV/AIDS cases reach 3,000 in Bali

HIV/AIDS cases reach 3,000 in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The number of recorded cases of HIV/AIDS in Bali's capital of Denpasar between 1987 and June 2004 stood at 261, with nine people having died so far, according to Mangku Karmaya, the coordinator of Bali's AIDS prevention information center.

'Bernas' employees dismissed

'Bernas' employees dismissed YOGYAKARTA: A total of 49 employees consisting of 15 journalists and 34 general staffers of the Bernas newspaper in Yogyakarta were dismissed on Sunday evening by the company due to its worsening financial situation.

Mandiri posts strong profit in first half

Mandiri posts strong profit in first halfThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Mandiri, the country's largest lender by assets, said on Monday it had posted a 37.2 percent increase in its net profit in the first semester this year as compared to the same period last year.

Maria: Women's rights and Islam

Maria: Women's rights and IslamAti Nurbaiti, The Jakarta PostThe glittering lights of the road leading to Puncak Pass, that cool weekend escape for Jakartans, accompanies the well-known fact that there are women for hire here.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.30, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.30, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

PKB says it will 'stay neutral' in runoff

PKB says it will 'stay neutral' in runoffThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SurabayaOne day before its two-day national meeting, the National Awakening Party (PKB) pledged on Monday to stay neutral in the Sept. 20 election runoff.PKB deputy chairman M.

Antam profit surges by 306 percent

Antam profit surges by 306 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed mining company PT Aneka Tambang said on Monday net profit had more than tripled in the first half of this year from the same period last year due to higher commodity prices and nickel ore sales volumes.

Radioactive waste pollutes Jakarta's rivers: Police

Radioactive waste pollutes Jakarta's rivers: PoliceAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/JakartaRadioactive and other live-threatening materials have contaminated most rivers in Jakarta and West Java provinces, the police said on Monday.Police Forensic Laboratory Chief Brig. Gen.

Festival out to boost interest in local comics

Festival out to boost interest in local comicsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHanny, 27, was window-shopping at Mal Ciputra in Grogol, West Jakarta, when she noticed a banner informing shoppers of the Comic Festival on the fourth floor.Curious, she decided to take a look.

Useful ideas on education

Useful ideas on education I would just like to express my gratitude and greatest respect for the articles that you print by Mr. Simon Marcus Gower, the Executive Principal of the High/Scope Indonesia School.

Rising oil prices, interest rates to put brakes on RP's growth

Rising oil prices, interest rates to put brakes on RP's growthCecil Morella, Agence France-Presse, Manila Rising oil prices and interest rates will lead to slower economic growth in the Philippines for the rest of the year after a 6.

1. Budget (3x14)

1. Budget (3x14)Govt sees investment rising in 2005 2. APP (1x30) Japan may reject APP products3. Antam (1x29)Antam profit surges by 306% 4. Quota (2x29)U.S. likely to take measures against China textile products5. Mandi (2x20)Mandiri posts strong profit in first half

TV Program: Tuesday, August 31, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, August 31, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Aceh court slammed for freeing charged council members

Aceh court slammed for freeing charged council membersThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Banda Aceh District Court ordered the release of 10 councillors being detained on graft charges, prosecutors and their lawyers said on Monday, while hundreds of protesters staged protests in several regions to demand...

Groups seek to combat illegal timber trade

Groups seek to combat illegal timber tradeRendi A. Witular, Yogyakarta Top government officials and environmentalists gathered here on Monday for a three-day conference to address the problems of illegal timber product trading, trans-border haze pollution and the reforestation of degraded land.

Ministry told to cede power

Ministry told to cede powerFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/JakartaIn what appeared to be an about face, President Megawati Soekarnoputri told the Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday to consider delegating some of its authority to district administrations in a bid to improve public services.

Support for presidential aspirants

Support for presidential aspirants Some political parties and members of Indonesia's political elite have declared their support for one of the two presidential candidates vying in the second round of the country's presidential election on Sept. 20. This has made the Indonesian political map clear.

Suspected robber rapes tenant

Suspected robber rapes tenant JAKARTA: A university student at Syarif Hidayatullah Islamic State University (UIN) in Ciputat was raped in her boarding house near the university by an unidentified man at about 2 a.m. on Monday.

Sutiyoso asks for leads on corrupt officials

Sutiyoso asks for leads on corrupt officialsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe Jakarta administration has announced it plans to reopen its public complaints mailbox to get feedback from the public especially about alleged corruption involving city officials.

K Power, BP to sign LNG deal

K Power, BP to sign LNG dealJAKARTA: South Korean power company K Power is set to sign a final agreement on Tuesday with BP Plc. (BP) to buy liquefied natural gas from BP's Tangguh LNG project in Papua province.

Jakarta bureaucrats say they loathe to be called public servants

Jakarta bureaucrats say they loathe to be called public servantsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/JakartaComplaints over poor public services are often a subject of conversation among Jakartans in offices, coffee shops, markets, waiting rooms and on public transportation.

Missiles don't destroy RI-Australia ties

Missiles don't destroy RI-Australia tiesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThanks to good neighborly relations and fast track diplomacy, Indonesia's concerns over Australia's acquisition of long-range cruise missiles have failed to shake the ties between the two countries.

'Appreciating the arts is only for the rich'

'Appreciating the arts is only for the rich'Jakarta will host the 2004 Art Summit from Sept. 11 through to Oct. 10, with contemporary music, dance and theater performances. The triennial event is only one of a number of art events that have or will take place in the capital this year.

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3 x 19Aceh court slammed for freeing charged council members JP/5/BURMA1 x 33Help sought for stranded MyanmareseJP/5/clash2 x 25Three shot in Makassar clash between students JP/5/PDAM2 x 25Dutch firm seeks payoff from Manado governmentJP/5/tanker2 x 30Police investigate deadly fire in tanker ship...

JP/13/Cons

JP/13/ConsConsumer confidence surges in JulyThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Consumer confidence in July continued to strengthen as people remained upbeat about the recovery of the economy following a relatively trouble-free first round of the presidential election during the early part of the month,...

JP/13/Cons

JP/13/ConsConsumer confidence surges in JulyThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Consumer confidence in July continued to strengthen as people remained upbeat about the recovery of the economy following a relatively trouble-free first round of the presidential election during the early part of the month,...

Sex exploitation in films

Sex exploitation in filmsFrom Media Indonesia The screening of Buruan Cium Gue (Kiss Me Quick), a wide- screen film produced by Multivision Plus seems to complement television films fraught with sex scenes.

Many facets to Benny Moerdani

Many facets to Benny Moerdani In the early hours of Sunday, one of the most feared, yet respected sons of the nation left us. Gen. (ret) Leonardus Benjamin "Benny" Moerdani, 71, deserves the praise that has been heaped on him from many quarters.

Chinese crown wobbles

Chinese crown wobblesDave Thompson, Reuters/Athens China's Olympic badminton crown wobbled in Athens as ex-power Indonesia recovered some of their past glories after victory in the prestige men's singles with Taufik Hidayat finally fulfilling his huge potential.

Crop failure looms as rivers run dry in Tangerang, Bogor

Crop failure looms as rivers run dry in Tangerang, BogorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang/BogorWith no relief in sight, the reoccurring problem of drought in the dry season is again threatening water supplies and farmers crops in Greater Jakarta, local officials said.

Japan may reject APP products

Japan may reject APP productsRendi A. Witular, YogyakartaMajor Japanese importers are planning to reject pulp and paper products produced by Indonesia-based Asia Pulp and Paper Co. (APP) in September amid accusations that the company uses illegally felled timber for its raw material.

S. Korea labor market open to skilled RI workers only

S. Korea labor market open to skilled RI workers onlyRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/JakartaTo follow up the memorandum of understanding (MOU) Indonesia and South Korea signed on July 13, the two governments have agreed on the repatriation of around 7,000 Indonesian illegal workers now...

Papuan researcher wins award for study on gender issues

Papuan researcher wins award for study on gender issuesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/JakartaA Papuan anthropologist, Marlina Flassy, has been declared the winner of the Peniti Emas community research award, capping a series of science and technology achievements by people in the remote province.

TNI bill: Professionally or politically motivated?

TNI bill: Professionally or politically motivated?Imanuddin Razak, Jakarta The ongoing deliberation of the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill at the House of Representatives (DPR) in the final days of the House members' terms in office has not only drawn widespread attention, but also strong criticism...

1. POLUSI: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS

1. POLUSI: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Radioactive waste pollutes Jakarta's rivers: Police 2. CAMAT: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Bureaucrats say they loathe to be called public servants 3. TEMPO: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS 'Tempo' did not intend to 'defame' Tomy 4.

Haze a perennial calamity in W. Kalimantan

Haze a perennial calamity in W. KalimantanBambang Bider, Contributor/PontianakDuring the mornings of certain months every year, visibility in West Kalimantan is only a few meters -- it does not go beyond your yard.

Mangrove case files returned, again

Mangrove case files returned, again JAKARTA: The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office returned to the police for the third time on Monday the files on three suspects accused of uprooting 240 mangrove trees in the Angke forest reserve.

Three shot in Makassar clash between students

Three shot in Makassar clash between studentsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/MakassarA third serious brawl in two months involving university students in Makassar turned considerably more violent, after three people suffered gunshot wounds following the latest clash early on Monday.

KPK to quiz Aceh councillors, mayors

KPK to quiz Aceh councillors, mayors JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is scheduled to question over one dozen Acehnese councillors, mayors and regents over their role in a corruption case involving Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh.

Indosat profit up 80%

Indosat profit up 80%Telecommunications company PT Indosat announced on Monday a nearly 80 percent increase in its first semester net profit compared to the same period last year thanks to strong revenue growth in its cellular division.

Defense lawyers seek Ba'asyir's release

Defense lawyers seek Ba'asyir's release JAKARTA: Lawyers of controversial cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, a terrorist suspect currently being held by the Jakarta prosecutor's office, launched on Monday a legal battle to secure his release.

U.S. grants RI US$157m to improve education

U.S. grants RI US$157m to improve educationSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe United States signed on Monday two agreements to provide US$468 million in development funds to Indonesia over the next five years, the largest assistance package ever signed by the two countries.