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Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia

Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia SEOUL: South Korea's Posco, one of the world's largest steelmaker, signed a deal on Thursday with BP Indonesia to buy liquefied natural gas from its Tangguh project in Indonesia, Posco said on Thursday.

Embassy cancels National Day party

Embassy cancels National Day party JAKARTA: The Singaporean Embassy in Jakarta has decided to cancel a reception to observe its National Day at the Shangri-La Hotel on Aug. 19 out of respect for the victims of the Aug. 5 JW Marriot Hotel blast.

Amrozi's smile

Amrozi's smile _I refer to the cartoon on page 7 of The Jakarta Post of Aug. 9. A feeling of unease enveloped me when I saw the cartoon depicting Amrozi smiling at the death sentence. It is true that he did smile when the verdict was announced by the judge in the Bali court.

Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day

Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Police are beefing up security in major cities across the country to prevent possible terror attacks during the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17.National Police chief Gen.

7 suspected rebels killed in Aceh

7 suspected rebels killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH: The government troops have shot dead seven suspected separatist rebels and captured five others in separate clashes in war-torn Aceh province, the military said Wednesday.

Police question hotel manager

Police question hotel manager BANDUNG: Police here have questioned the manager of a four- star hotel over electricity theft.West Java Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Muryan Faisal said there was evidence the electricity meter in the hotel had been tampered with.

On Amrozi's death sentence

On Amrozi's death sentence Indonesian leaders are correct to condemn westerner who thoughtlessly equate Islam or Indonesia with terrorism. However, responsible Muslims also have an obligation to speak out against prejudice expressed by irresponsible people here.

'Myanmar road map is ASEAN concern'

'Myanmar road map is ASEAN concern'Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Wednesday he planned to consult regional leaders further on the kingdom's "road map" proposal for democratic reforms in neighboring Myanmar.

Troops to be put to work guarding Jakarta

Troops to be put to work guarding JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's proposal seeking military assistance to secure the city is approved, there soon may be M16- toting soldiers on every street corner.

Suwage's paintings sell, to critics' dismay

Suwage's paintings sell, to critics' dismayYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta In the art scene, Agus Suwage is well known as a contemporary fine artist with integrity. He has attended many reputable fine arts forums at home and overseas.

Indonesia into last 16 in world debate contest

Indonesia into last 16 in world debate contestJakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia made it into the final 16 of the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) for the first time ever after defeating South Africa on Tuesday.

Sukhoi inquiry to go ahead

Sukhoi inquiry to go aheadJAKARTA: The House has decided to continue probing the controversial purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi warplanes."We will hear an explanation from the minister some time in September," Ibrahim Ambong said on Wednesday referring to Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S.

Central government set to revise regional autonomy law

Central government set to revise regional autonomy lawFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is set to revise Law No. 22/1999 on regional administration, known also as the regional autonomy law, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said, citing its ineffective...

Ciliwung river drained to help Jakartans

Ciliwung river drained to help JakartansTheresia Sufa The Jakarta Post BogorBogor is known as the city of rain. The city has always been blamed for "sending floods" to Jakarta when its rivers overflow sending torrents of water into garbage-clogged rivers and canals in Jakarta.

Excelcomindo to issue Rp1.25t bond

Excelcomindo to issue Rp1.25t bond JAKARTA: Indonesia's third-largest cellular phone operator, PT Excelcomindo Pratama, will issue around Rp 1.25 trillion bond in October to refinance its debt and support capital expenditures, a source familiar with the plan said late on Tuesday.

BMW Z4 roadster promises driving pleasure

BMW Z4 roadster promises driving pleasureNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Famous Kuta beach was visible when my plane was on its final approach before landing at Ngurah Rai International Airport last week.

Thanks to MAS

Thanks to MAS On Aug. 2 my family and I traveled from Paris to Jakarta, via Kuala Lumpur on Malaysian Airlines flight MA21. A few hours after the departure, my wife suffered a strong hemorrhage. Then the pilot decided not to go directly to Kuala Lumpur, but to land in Dubai, and so, saved my wife's...

Govt to boost security in vital projects

Govt to boost security in vital projectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to put into place special security arrangements to boost security in vital energy and mining projects in the country after the terrorist bomb attack at a five-star Jakarta hotel last week.

Howard hints at Pacific force

Howard hints at Pacific forcePeter O'Connor, Associated Press, Canberra Prime Minister John Howard on Wednesday hinted at the creation of a Pacific police force to improve security in the region, which is seen as a possible haven for arms dealers, people smugglers and terrorists.

Police stop traffic in sex slaves

Police stop traffic in sex slaves AUSTRALIA: A man was charged in Australia with forcing Indonesian women into prostitution on Wednesday while 14 women were captured during raids on brothels in Melbourne, as police moved to clampdown on the traffic in Asian sex slaves.

Govt to suspend election of 93 regional heads

Govt to suspend election of 93 regional headsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta he government plans to issue a regulation to suspend the elections of 93 regional administration heads whose tenure will end between March 2004 and November 2004 to ensure security and political stability...

Soeharto to have his footprints on Monas 'Walk of Fame'

Soeharto to have his footprints on Monas 'Walk of Fame'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto may have lost power but he is still important enough for Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso to be willing to visit him for a pair of his footprints.

On Amrozi's death sen

On Amrozi's death sen _ I refer to the cartoon on page 7 of The Jakarta Post of Aug. 9. A feeling of unease enveloped me when I saw the cartoon depicting Amrozi smiling at the death sentence. It is true that he did smile when the verdict was announced by the judge in the Bali court.

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1. Sydney -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts MB, 30 counts

1. Sydney -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts MB, 30 counts or U.S. urges int'l community to help RI fight terrorism 2. Pacific -- 4 cols, 1line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Howard hints at Pacific police force 3. Family -- 2 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 17 countsU.S. families push to bring troops home4.

Govt may revise terror law

Govt may revise terror lawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid criticism of poor coordination among security agencies and their failure to prevent the latest bombing in Jakarta, the government is considering revising the 2003 antiterrorism law to give the security agencies more powers to thwart further...

DJ WRAP: Weak Asian Results Disapppoint Amatil Investors

DJ WRAP: Weak Asian Results Disapppoint Amatil Investors Ambereen Choudhury Dow Jones Sydney Australian soft drinks company Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. on Wednesday said first half net profit rose 16 percent but disappointed investors with weak performances from operations in South Korea and Indonesia.

37 officials implicated in Mentawai graft case

37 officials implicated in Mentawai graft caseKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra At least 37 officials in Mentawai regency, West Sumatra, have been implicated in the alleged embezzlement of Rp 24 billion (US$2.82 million) in state funds from last year's budget.

Megawati signs constitutional court bill into law

Megawati signs constitutional court bill into lawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri endorsed the Constitutional Court Law on Wednesday, to enable the establishment of the court before Aug. 17 as stipulated by the amended 1945 Constitution.

1. IGNAS: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS

1. IGNAS: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Kleden beats drum for better RI 2. IRAN: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTSIranian dancer sparks cultural conflict

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.13,2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.13,2003 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Noisy Garuda

Noisy Garuda On Aug. 7, I flew Garuda to Jakarta from Denpasar, it was an international flight connecting with Tokyo. The flight departed at 10 p.m. local time. When the plane started to take off, I heard a noise coming from the left and right upper parts of the plane.

Saving water is not enough

Saving water is not enough Water is abundant in this world. It has a volume of 1.4 million cubic km, and only 3,000th percent of it has been taken advantage of. Water can be a blessing to some people but a disaster to others.

Amrozi's smile

Amrozi's smile I refer to the cartoon on page 7 of The Jakarta Post of Aug. 9. A feeling of unease enveloped me when I saw the cartoon depicting Amrozi smiling at the death sentence. It is true that he did smile when the verdict was announced by the judge in the Bali court.

Filipino mission to leave for Iraq

Filipino mission to leave for IraqPHILIPPINES: A 96-member humanitarian mission from the Philippines is to leave for Kuwait on Thursday en route to being deployed in Iraq, Foreign Secretary Blas Ople said on Wednesday.

Bambang Setiono

Bambang Setiono Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Bogor 2. Asahi -- Learning from 'Samsung globalization' 1 X 30 'Samsung globalization' lesson Yoichi Funabashi The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo3.

Analysts warn of higher unemployment rate in 2004

Analysts warn of higher unemployment rate in 2004The Jakarta Post JakartaEconomists and labor analysts warned the nation of a possible higher unemployment rate in 2004, due to the heightened security issue and the upcoming general elections.

Documentary shows Balinese perspective

Documentary shows Balinese perspectiveAndrew Charles, Contributor, Denpasar Since the early 1970s, and up until the bombing in October last year, Bali was a major international tourist destination, with over a million tourists arriving each month -- generating a quarter of the country's total...

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 14, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 14, 2003.TB.30" 1.0"Exhibition* Ceramic by Marcello Massoni and Michela Foppiani, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Aug. 25.Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel.

Mega to award medals of honor to 16 people

Mega to award medals of honor to 16 peopleFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will honor 16 people, including former Jakarta governor Ali Sadikin, for their services to the country by presenting them with awards.

Drought won't harm rice supply, but will hurt farmers' income

Drought won't harm rice supply, but will hurt farmers' incomeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current drought will not create a rice supply problem at home, but could potentially send millions of farmers into poverty, experts said."There will be no supply problem ...

4 X 12

4 X 12 37 officials implicated in Mentawai graft case JP/5/trip2 x 27 W. Java suspends principals' overseas tour after protests JP/5/air1 x 46 Civil servants join hands to provide clean water JP/5/book1 x 40 Regent fired as PDI Perjuangan team leader

Struggle to regain 'paradise isle' image

Struggle to regain 'paradise isle' imageCameron Dueck, Reuters, Bali Bali's hopes of restoring its image as an island paradise rest with tourists like Gustav Minnhagen.The young, suntanned Swedish surfer almost switched his holiday to neighboring Lombok for fear that the trials of men suspected of...

Civil servants join hands to provide clean water

Civil servants join hands to provide clean waterSyaiful Amin, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta To ease the economic burden of impoverished residents in Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta, local civil servants have voluntarily donated money to buy clean water for the poor, who are the worst affected by...

Part 1 of 2 Banks can stop illegal logging if they want to

Part 1 of 2 Banks can stop illegal logging if they want toSukowaluyo Mintorahardjo, Commission III, House of Representatives, Jakarta, and Bambang Setiono, Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor What crimes spring to mind upon hearing the term "money laundering"? Drug...

Businessman denies kidnapping boy

Businessman denies kidnapping boy TANGERANG: Wearing a blue detainee's uniform, Sarwoto, a businessman, denied on Wednesday that he was involved in the abduction of eight-year-old Muhamad Hegel Muthahhari in Serpong, Tangerang.

Further terror attacks imminent, police chief warns

Further terror attacks imminent, police chief warnsM. Taufiqurrahman and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight days after the blast at the JW Marriott Hotel, top officials warned on Wednesday that Indonesians should brace themselves for future terror attacks.National Police chief Gen.

Club to hold walk up tower's stairs

Club to hold walk up tower's stairs JAKARTA: A fitness center is planning to hold a foot race up the stairs to the top of the 37-story Menara Imperium building in Kuningan, South Jakarta, to commemorate the Independence Day celebrations in the city.

Noisy Garuda

Noisy Garuda On Aug. 7, I flew Garuda to Jakarta from Denpasar, it was an international flight connecting with Tokyo. The flight departed at 10 p.m. local time. When the plane started to take off, I heard a noise coming from the left and right upper parts of the plane.

Kleden keeps the beat for better RI

Kleden keeps the beat for better RIT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, The Jakarta Post Tonight, sociologist Ignas Kleden, 55, will reach a milestone in his life-long career as a social philosopher.He will stand on the podium of a luxury hotel on Jl.