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* Headlines:Papua split blamed on political elite 2

* Headlines:Papua split blamed on political elite 2 * National:Hamzah still pooh-poohs terror 4 * Archipelago: Tribal war over Papua split faces uneasy peace 5 * Opinion: Kelly inquest: Blair off the hook for now 7 * City: City council to retain $1m for world tour 8 * Sports: Top seeds make it...

Bali summit attracts huge interest

Bali summit attracts huge interestThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 1,000 businessmen from ASEAN countries, as well as Japan, China, India and South Korea are expected to attend the first ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on the popular resort island of Bali on from Oct. 5 to Oct.

The controversial division of Indonesia's province of Papua

The controversial division of Indonesia's province of Papua has finally been postponed. The decision was made during a meeting on political and security affairs chaired by Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Candra, Halim upbeat on new partnership

Candra, Halim upbeat on new partnershipMusthofid The Jakarta Post BatamCandra Wijaya and Halim Heryanto who, as a fledgling doubles team, made it to the semifinals of the Sanyo Indonesia Open, are seeking to improve their teamwork when they compete in the upcoming Malaysia Open.

NGOs warns against 'Singapore issues' at WTO meeting

NGOs warns against 'Singapore issues' at WTO meetingEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian non-governmental organizations warned that developed countries were likely to bring again the controversial "Singapore issues" to the negotiation table during the incoming World Trade Organization...

1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18

1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Controversial split in Papua blamed on political elite 2. MEGAWATI: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Megawati ends trip, stops over in Singapore 3. BOMB: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Consistency sought in police statements on hotel bombing I-box Statements made by police officials and...

Despite all the outrages, VP still pooh-poohs terror

Despite all the outrages, VP still pooh-poohs terrorYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java Apparently irritated by a recent U.S. warning against visiting Indonesia, Vice President Hamzah Haz warned the U.S.

Council to OK budget, retain US$1m for world tour

Council to OK budget, retain US$1m for world tourBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After three weeks of closed-door discussions, the City Council is scheduled to approve the revised 2003 city budget on Monday, which includes Rp 9.6 billion (US$1.

Civil society has to say enough to corruption

Civil society has to say enough to corruption Good governance and public accountability are major issues for Indonesia, one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Prof. Graeme Hodge from the Privatization and Public Accountability Center at Monash University in Australia spoke with The Jakarta...

River embankment collapses

River embankment collapses TANGERANG: People in five villages in Kemiri district, Tangerang regency, are worried that they will be flooded out as the Cimanceuri river embankment in the Kelebet village near their homes has collapsed, despite being built last year by the government's contractor.

Another child goes missing

Another child goes missingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three-year-old Anisa Inggar Lestari has been missing since Aug. 11 from her parents' house at Jl. Mangga Dua VIII no. 36 in Ancol, Pademangan, North Jakarta.

Calls rise for Maluku status review

Calls rise for Maluku status review AMBON, Maluku: Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti promised on Saturday convey a recommendation to the government that the civilian emergency status in Maluku province be lifted soon.

'Plating statue is wasting money'

'Plating statue is wasting money' The city administration plans to coat the Arjuna Wijaya statue with bronze. The bronze plating will cost around Rp 4 billion (US$470,588), and will be sponsored by NISP bank. Some residents shared their views on the subject with The Jakarta Post.

JP/14/Brief

JP/14/BriefMitsubishi, Anhui Xingma tie up TOKYO: Japan's Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. is expected to tie up with Anhui Xingma Auto Co. of China to produce large trucks in China, news reports said on Saturday.

Civil society has to say 'enough' to corruption

Civil society has to say 'enough' to corruptionGood governance and public accountability are major issues for Indonesia, one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Prof. Graeme Hodge from the Privatization and Public Accountability Center at Monash University in Australia spoke with The...

UGM demands 'voluntary' donation

UGM demands 'voluntary' donation My younger brother passed the selection test to join Gajah Mada University (UGM) held in Senayan, Jakarta. Before taking the test, my brother did not fill in the column on the registration form specifying the amount he would give as a voluntary donation.

JP/4/AIDS

JP/4/AIDSRoad map to improved access to HIV/AIDS therapy in poor countries Debbie A. Lubis Contributor YogyakartaLife seems quite unfair for Yanti (quoted with her permission). After surrendering her husband to AIDS last year, the mother of two children has to go on with her battle to fight HIV in...

JP/17/Marketing Perspective

JP/17/Marketing PerspectiveDistinct segmentation to match consumers' needsHasan Aula Contributor Jakarta Compared with Singapore or Malaysia, the market for mobile phones in Indonesia is far less developed.

Consistency sought in police statements on hotel bombing

Consistency sought in police statements on hotel bombingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Conflicting statements made by police officials regarding the progress of the JW Marriott Hotel bombing investigation have received different responses from experts.

Antara/Jo Seng

Antara/Jo SengTRAVEL EXCHANGE: A government official paints a billboard to greet participants of the upcoming tourism event, Travel Exchange BIMP-EAGA II. BIMP-EAGA, which stands for Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines-East ASEAN Growth Area, is a scheme designed to promote...

PDI-P leader supports caretaker plan

PDI-P leader supports caretaker plan JAKARTA: Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) deputy chairman Arifin Panigoro has expressed support for the executive board's plan to appoint somebody to take over the day-to-day running of the party from President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

JP/17/Marketing Perspective

JP/17/Marketing PerspectiveDistinct segmentation to match consumers' needsHasan Aula Contributor Jakarta Compared with Singapore or Malaysia, the market for mobile phones in Indonesia is far less developed.

Good targeting essential in emergency aid programs

Good targeting essential in emergency aid programsAlex Arifianto, The SMERU Research Institute, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla has proposed a new crash program designed to help around 250,000 farmers across Java, currently experiencing crop failure due to the ongoing...

Malaysia and China onslaught hits RI's plywood exports

Malaysia and China onslaught hits RI's plywood exportsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports of plywood from Indonesia plunged by 15 percent in the first semester of this year as China and Malaysia flooded the export market with cheaper products.

Indonesia to ask for higher haj quota

Indonesia to ask for higher haj quota MATARAM: Indonesia will ask the Saudi Arabian government to increase its quota of haj pilgrims for next year's pilgrimage, according to a minister.Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Siradj Al Munawar said the current haj quota of 205,000 pilgrims was no...

Critical land

Critical land in Java main priority for forest policy2. Hamzah ( 2 x 24) Despite all the outrages, VP still pooh-poohs terror 3. Sukhoi ( 2 x 18) Two more Sukhoi jets to touch down today 4. Kontras ( 2 x 27) Families of missing persons demand justice, retribution 5.

Families of missing demand justice

Families of missing demand justiceM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than five years after the loss of their loved ones, families of activists who went missing in 1997 and 1998 met here Saturday to renew their call for the government to bring those responsible to justice.

Critical land in Java main priority for forest policy

Critical land in Java main priority for forest policySri Wahyuni and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta Replanting Java's critical woodland has become the main priority for the government's reforestation program this year after drought has devastated several...

Controversial split in Papua blamed on political elite

Controversial split in Papua blamed on political eliteKurniawan Hari and Syaiful Amin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The controversial division of Papua, which sparked deadly violence in Mimika regency last week, has been blamed on the political elite in Jakarta, particularly those in the...

Tiger kills illegal logger in Riau

Tiger kills illegal logger in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: A Sumatran tiger killed an illegal logger in a protected forest in Siak regency, Riau province, a survivor of the attack said on Saturday.Willy, the 21-year-old survivor, said his friend Yudi, 19, was mauled to death by the tiger.

Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership

Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnershipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam Candra Wijaya and Halim Heryanto who, as a fledgling doubles team, made it to the semifinals of the Sanyo Indonesia Open, are seeking to improve their teamwork when they compete in the upcoming Malaysia Open.

Politician Manai Sophiaan dead at 88

Politician Manai Sophiaan dead at 88A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Manai Sophiaan, 88, a veteran nationalist politician and the father of actor-turned-politician Sophan Sophiaan, was interred on Saturday at Tanah Kusir Cemetery, South Jakarta.

Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnership

Candra, Halim upbeat on new doubles partnershipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam Candra Wijaya and Halim Heryanto who, as a fledgling doubles team, made it to the semifinals of the Sanyo Indonesia Open, are seeking to improve their teamwork when they compete in the upcoming Malaysia Open.

Ho Chi Minh's Thai hideout a tourist draw

Ho Chi Minh's Thai hideout a tourist drawJohn Hail, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Ban Na Chok, Thailand Ho Chi Minh discovered Thailand was a good place for R and R two generations before the American GIs who fought against him did.

Carmanita putting her stamp on batik

Carmanita putting her stamp on batikDavid Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta d_kenn@yahoo.com It does not take long to tell that Carmanita has Bugis blood in her. She inherited more than a love of traditional Indonesian batik and fabric design from her late grandmother, Sulawesi-born batik maestro Ibu...

Yogyakarta's fashion designers stand up to be counted

Yogyakarta's fashion designers stand up to be countedPurnawijayanti Contributor YogyakartaA festive mood took over the restaurant at Santika Hotel Yogyakarta. Guests got the opportunity to enjoy their lunch and feast their eyes on a fashion show organized by the local chapter of the Indonesian...

Resurgent Taufik reaches final

Resurgent Taufik reaches finalMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Indonesia's Taufik Hidayat and China's Chen Hong will face each other once again in the final of the Sanyo Indonesia Open after their semifinal wins here on Saturday.

Home exercise getting more popular

Home exercise getting more popularSudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta An increasing number of busy people now prefer working out at home to stay fit, rather than going out to a sports club or gym.Exercising at home means schedule flexibility most of all, allowing people to do it anytime they...

JP/13/Asean

JP/13/AseanRI to host first ASEAN business, investment summitThe Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia will host the first ASEAN Business and Investment Summit on the popular resort island of Bali on Oct. 5-7, which will involve the region's heads of government and business leaders.

Yogyakarta designers stand up to be counted

Yogyakarta designers stand up to be countedPurnawijayanti, Contributor, Yogyakarta A festive mood took over the restaurant at Santika Hotel Yogyakarta. Guests got the opportunity to enjoy their lunch and feast their eyes on a fashion show organized by the local chapter of the Indonesian Association...

Fashion choreographer Panca a one man show

Fashion choreographer Panca a one man showMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Glamorous garb and a bevy of supermodels are no absolute guarantee of successful fashion shows. The power behind the catwalk is the choreographer, who can make the difference between a pretty show which leaves no lasting...

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 31, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, August 31, 2003Exhibitions* The Voices on Paper, Galeri Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Aug. 31. * Caricature Menafsir Kemerdekaan by Augustin Sibarani, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No.

Tarot Wayang takes a traditional look into your future

Tarot Wayang takes a traditional look into your future The "Grim Reaper" may not be a familiar figure to Indonesians. But ask them about "Batara Kala", and they will tell you a story of a beastly giant who takes a bite out of the sun and moon thus causing the eclipses.

TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon7:30 Documentary9:00 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 Film3:00 City News3:30 Religious Teachings4:00...

Art for everybody

Art for everybody A new tradition of art values commences when CP Open Biennale (CP-OB) opens on Sept. 3 at the National Gallery in Central Jakarta, continuing daily every day throughout the month except Mondays.

Let them eat tempeh, all the ungrateful little people

Let them eat tempeh, all the ungrateful little people My neighbor was not amused by the sight of scrawny Sodik shouting, "Merdeka" (freedom) as he grabbed the national flag from the top of the slippery palm tree trunk.

Two taxi drivers hurt in attack

Two taxi drivers hurt in attack INDONESIA: Two taxi drivers suffered serious injuries in an attack by about 50 unidentified men near Lippo Supermal in Karawaci, Tangerang, west of Jakarta, on Saturday at 3 a.m.The injured taxi drivers were identified as Erwin Siahaan and Kardinal.

Par Bay

Par BayKorrie Layun Rampan If you walk in the northern direction along Nyuatan River's downstream, you may find it hard to locate Par Bay. The zone is difficult to find because it's not a village, not even a town. It's only an area boasting a legend.

Looking for a quick fix for our relationship blues

Looking for a quick fix for our relationship bluesAida Greenbury, Contributor, Jakarta For your information, I was born and spent most of my early life in Yogyakarta. It's a city famed for its culture -- the center of Javanese culture and the place where the sultan resides -- and for the...

A custom-built house that dreams are made of

A custom-built house that dreams are made ofMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The house has a modern appearance. Natural stones that accentuate the front wall and the wooden materials for the garage door tone down the rigidity brought about by the geometric shapes.