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Press impartiality in Aceh

Press impartiality in Aceh The information disclosed by new media watchdog Aceh News Watch on Wednesday that most national newspapers and television stations had failed to practice the very basic media principles of impartiality and coverage of both sides in a conflict in their reportage of the war...

Indonesian proficiency

Indonesian proficiency Reading through Cathy Jones's article on Aug. 22 titled Priceless proposal by govt, I remember the good old colonial days under the Dutch. Westerners invited to an Indonesia dinner refused to touch "native" food and demanded Western food instead.

Central gov't flouting law of land

Central gov't flouting law of landThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Papua/Denpasar Experts have finally begun to step up criticism of the government for violating its own laws on Papua, saying that it would only spark further legal uncertainty and become a divisive issue for the people, especially the...

Tyranny in Jakarta

Tyranny in Jakarta The eviction of squatters living in 1,500 houses in Jembatan Besi, Tambora, West Jakarta two days ago was a "war" between the people and the security apparatus.Some people had to be taken to the hospital after sustaining injuries.

KPU, DPR to discuss seat allocation

KPU, DPR to discuss seat allocation JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Thursday it would consult with the House of Representatives over a controversial article in the 2003 elections law on the distribution of seats in the House.

* Headlines:Fourth casualty fall in bloody Timika clash 2

* Headlines:Fourth casualty fall in bloody Timika clash 2 * National:RI demands direct access to Hambali 4 * Archipelago:'Logging mafia to profit from new bylaw 5 * Opinion:Cuba's paradox: Castro's beacon to the world 7 * City:NGO activists condemn squatter evictions 8 * Sports:Sony tumbles out as...

JP/4/disable

JP/4/disableDisabled demand access to jobsMoch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Indonesian Association of the Disabled (PPCI) urged employers in the country on Thursday to comply with a law requiring that one percent of their workforces be made up of disabled people.

Teachers to go back to campus

Teachers to go back to campusThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 500 elementary school teachers of state schools will have the chance to go back to university as the city administration and the Ministry of National Education are launching a program to send them to the University of Indonesia (UI) to...

Police demand direct access to Hambali

Police demand direct access to HambaliFabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe police are demanding for the direct and independent interrogation of Indonesian-born terror-suspect Riduan Isamuddin alias Hambali, who is currently under United States' custody.National Police Chief Gen.

Suspected 'putauw' dealer arrested

Suspected 'putauw' dealer arrested BEKASI: Police arrested a man on Thursday accused of dealing putauw (low-grade heroin) in a soccer field in Bintara Jaya, West Bekasi.Bekasi Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr.

Tanjung Priok rights tribunal to begin

Tanjung Priok rights tribunal to beginTertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaAfter 19 years of waiting, justice seekers may witness the opening of an ad hoc human rights tribunal on the Sept. 12, 1984 bloodshed in Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.28,2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.28,2003 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

TNI wants a squadron of Sukhoi jets next year

TNI wants a squadron of Sukhoi jets next yearFabiola Desy Unidjaja Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the arrival of two Russian-made Sukhoi jets on Wednesday and another two this weekend, the Indonesian Military (TNI) plans to purchase at least another 10 next year to build a...

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 29, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 29, 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. * Photo The Transfixed Spectator, by Kassian Cephas, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.

JP/8/SPEAK

JP/8/SPEAK'Both parties are wrong' or 'Evictions will improve capital's image'Thousands of squatters in Jembatan Besi, West Jakarta, grieved over the recent demolition of their makeshift houses. The squatters had been living since 1998 in the 5.

Loans to SMEs to meet target: BI

Loans to SMEs to meet target: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank said on Thursday that up until the first semester, the banking sector had extended around Rp 19 trillion (about US$2.29 billion) in new loans to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and was on track to meet the full-year loan...

Police launch two-month war against drug trafficking

Police launch two-month war against drug traffickingThe Jakarta Post JakartaCity Police Detectives revealed on Thursday that they were intensifying action against drug pushers, in a joint effort with other police divisions, including the mobile brigade and intelligence divisions.

City to build dorm for street children

City to build dorm for street children JAKARTA: The city administration plans to build a dormitory in Rawabuaya, West Jakarta, for street children, an official said.The head of psychological services at the City Welfare Agency, Syarifuddin Mahfudz, said the dormitory would be able to house between...

Minister pledges speedy labor dispute settlement

Minister pledges speedy labor dispute settlementM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To rectify past mistakes when resolution of labor disputes could take years to complete, Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea vowed on Thursday that the bill on industrial dispute...

Retno takes lead by 6 shots

Retno takes lead by 6 shots JAKARTA: Leading Indonesian amateur from Jakarta Retno Mustari surged ahead for a 4-under 68 (34 34) early lead in the 25th Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship (ILAOGC) in Palembang on Thursday.

17 to be dismissed for joining parties

17 to be dismissed for joining parties KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The provincial administration vowed on Thursday to dismiss civil servants who also serve as executives of political parties."Our data shows at least 17 civil servants in Southeast Sulawesi have become executives of political...

On expats and 'Bahasa'

On expats and 'Bahasa' This letter is in regards to the recent letters written by expats complaining about the proposal by the government to require all foreigners to speak Bahasa Indonesia.While I agree that the proposal is a little short-sighted, it points to a bigger issue.

2-month blitz against drug trafficking launched

2-month blitz against drug trafficking launchedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Police Detectives revealed on Thursday that they were intensifying action against drug pushers, in a joint effort with other police divisions, including the mobile brigade and intelligence divisions.

34 named suspects in council rampage

34 named suspects in council rampage PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police said on Thursday they had named at least 34 suspects in an attack on the Buol Legislative Council and its speaker Amran Batalipu in Central Sulawesi earlier this month.

Police launch two-month war against drug trafficking

Police launch two-month war against drug traffickingThe Jakarta Post Jakarta City Police Detectives revealed on Thursday that they were intensifying action against drug pushers, in a joint effort with other police divisions, including the mobile brigade and intelligence divisions.

Unity against terror sought

Unity against terror soughtM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuching, Malaysia Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri agreed to step up cooperation in the fight against terrorism during talks here on Thursday.

Govt move only hardens Papuans's determination

Govt move only hardens Papuans's determinationNeles Tebay, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, Rome The controversial plan to divide Papua into three provinces was delayed on the heels of the fatal clashes following the announcement of the Central Irian Jaya province in Timika.

Thai PM promotes his cousin

Thai PM promotes his cousinTHAILAND: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has promoted his cousin, Gen. Chaisith Shinawatra, to the powerful position of army commander in chief in Thailand's annual military reshuffle, officials said on Thursday.

BPPT to start cloud seeding in October

BPPT to start cloud seeding in OctoberMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaFarmers in three provinces are hoping that their crops will soon see some rain as the result of government cloud seeding programs that are expected to be shortly instituted.

PDI-P to name day-to-day leader

PDI-P to name day-to-day leader JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) appears likely to appoint someone to take over the daily leadership of the party from President Megawati Soekarnoputri.

S'pore adjusts social security system to stay competitive

S'pore adjusts social security system to stay competitiveMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore on Thursday announced an overhaul of its social security system, slashing workers' pensions in a bid to stop jobs and investments from migrating to cheaper countries like China and...

Message from H.E. Dato' Hamidon Ali

Message from H.E. Dato' Hamidon AliAmbassador of Malaysia to IndonesiaMalaysia celebrates its 46th National Day today. Malaysians all over the world are celebrating this joyous and auspicious occasion with pride and in the spirit of solidarity and unity.

'Evictions will improve city's image'

'Evictions will improve city's image' Thousands of squatters in Jembatan Besi, West Jakarta, grieved over the recent demolition of their makeshift houses. The squatters had been living since 1998 in the 5.

Court back Beratha's swearing-in

Court back Beratha's swearing-inWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno on Thursday swore in Dewa Made Beratha as the Bali governor for the 2003-2008 period as a court on the same day dismissed a suit against his reelection...

'Logging mafia to profit from new bylaw'

'Logging mafia to profit from new bylaw'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The North Sumatra legislative council approved on Thursday a controversial bylaw on spatial planning for the province, which critics say fails to protect the interests of people and allows illegal...

Experience is best teacher for Taufik

Experience is best teacher for TaufikThe Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Taufik Hidayat learned a lot from his disappointing flop at the World Badminton Championships in Birmingham last June as was evident as he ousted Bao Chun Lai in their third round match at the Indonesian Open here on Thursday.

Timah enjoys profit on higher sales

Timah enjoys profit on higher salesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After booking a loss in the first semester of last year, state-owned PT Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, returned to profit this semester on higher tin prices and sales volumes.

BPPT to start cloud seeding in three provinces in October

BPPT to start cloud seeding in three provinces in OctoberMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Farmers in three provinces are hoping that their crops will soon see some rain as the result of government cloud seeding programs that are expected to be shortly instituted.

Mandiri's profit increases by 26%

Mandiri's profit increases by 26%Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-controlled Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, announced a 26 percent increase in first semester net profit compared to the same period last year, attributed mostly to a decline in the cost...

1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24

1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Fourth victim dies in bloody Timika clashes 2. SUKHOI: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 TNI wants a squadron of Sukhoi jets next year 3. ACEH: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 Military reports more deaths of civilians in Aceh province 4.

Disabled demand for equal rights in work

Disabled demand for equal rights in workMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Association of the Disabled (PPCI) urged employers in the country on Thursday to comply with a law requiring that one percent of their workforces be made up of disabled people.

City to build dorm for street children

City to build dorm for street children JAKARTA: The city administration plans to build a dormitory in Rawabuaya, West Jakarta, for street children, an official said.The head of psychological services at the City Welfare Agency, Syarifuddin Mahfudz, said the dormitory would be able to house between...

Fire destroys homes at Kebon Kacang

Fire destroys homes at Kebon Kacang JAKARTA: Fire destroyed dozens of slum houses in Kebon Kacang, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Thursday. No fatalities were reported.Officer in charge at the Central Jakarta Fire Department, Zaenal, said the fire occurred at about 10 a.m. in one of the houses.

Military reports more deaths of civilian in NAD province

Military reports more deaths of civilian in NAD provinceAgence-France Presse, Banda Aceh/Jakarta The Indonesian military (TNI) reported on Thursday that 14 people died in the war-torn Aceh province this week, seven of them were villagers massacred by separatist rebels.

Fourth victim dies in bloody Timika clashes

Fourth victim dies in bloody Timika clashesThe Jakarta Post, Timika/Jakarta Despite police reinforcements, the death toll has now risen to four in the bloody clashes between Papuans who are in favor of and those who are against the recent formal establishment of Central Irian Jaya province.

After Mars, telescopes parts lost in space

After Mars, telescopes parts lost in spaceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Euphoria at Mars' closest encounter with Earth quickly turned sour for management of the astronomical observatory center Planetarium in the Ismail Marzuki art center in Cikini, Central Jakarta, as they realized on Thursday morning...

Dow Jones

Dow Jones Singapore The Thai baht spiked to a fresh 13-month high Thursday, buoyed by bullish economic data and the prime minister's remarks that the currency's rise reflects economic strength and is hard to curb. Generally, it was another day of mixed performance from Asian currencies.

Retno takes lead by 6 shots

Retno takes lead by 6 shots JAKARTA: Leading Indonesian amateur from Jakarta Retno Mustari surged ahead for a 4-under 68 (34 34) early lead in the 25th Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championship (ILAOGC) in Palembang on Thursday.

RI plans to upgrade ties with E. Timor

RI plans to upgrade ties with E. Timor President Megawati Soekarnoputri is considering elevating Indonesia's diplomatic relations with East Timor and is seeking inputs from the House of Representatives (DPR) on her plan.

TV Today: Friday, August 29, 2003

TV Today: Friday, August 29, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Cartoon8:00 Quiz9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Religious Teachings11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga3:00 City News4:30 Music5:00 Robocon6:00 English News...