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World leaders condemn Jakarta hotel bombing

World leaders condemn Jakarta hotel bombingAgencies Sydney, Australia/Manila/SingaporeWorld leaders expressed horror and outrage on Tuesday at a car bomb blast that ripped through a hotel in downtown Jakarta, killing at least 13 people.

Unexpected three year jail sentence for Damiri

Unexpected three year jail sentence for DamiriMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a prosecution request for the acquittal of Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri, the ad hoc human rights tribunal decided on Tuesday to slap a three-year jail term on the military bigwig for his involvement in...

Rp 235b sprnt on development

Rp 235b sprnt on development BOGOR: Mayor Iswara Natanegara proposed a budget review on Tuesday, allocating Rp 235 billion (US$27 million to human development programs.Iswara claimed that the Rp 235 billion, or 70 percent of the city budget, which would total Rp 319 billion this year, would raise...

Security tightened ahead of Independence Day

Security tightened ahead of Independence DayTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh Home-made bombs have been found in war-torn Aceh as the martial law administration heightens security prior to the celebration of Independence Day, which falls on Aug. 17.

No model example

No model example What has made other countries develop better than Indonesia? There must be many factors, but we are of the opinion that discipline is the key.Discipline must derive from "above", meaning that it is impossible to expect people to be disciplined without their leaders first setting a...

Hamzah blames the past for poverty

Hamzah blames the past for poverty BOGOR, West Java: Vice President Hamzah Haz said the government found it difficult to improve people's welfare due to the poor development policies of the past."In the past, education, religion and national identity did not serve as the pillars of development,"...

Govt to request debt-swap facility at CGI meeting

Govt to request debt-swap facility at CGI meetingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking a debt reduction facility via a debt- swap mechanism at the upcoming Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) donors meeting.

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

1. REAX: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 World condemns bombing of Marriott hotel 2. MARKET: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Stocks plunge to two-month low after Marriott bombing 3. TRAVEL: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 U.S., Australia renew warnings to citizens 4.

No model example

No model example What has made other countries develop better than Indonesia? There must be many factors, but we are of the opinion that discipline is the key.Discipline must derive from "above", meaning that it is impossible to expect people to be disciplined without their leaders first setting a...

Communism's long shadow

Communism's long shadow The sharp debate that is currently going on both inside and outside the People's Consultative Assembly about the possibility of repealing a 38-year-old ban on communism once again illustrates the effectiveness of the past New Order regime's smear campaign against anything...

Is private security permissible?

Is private security permissible?From Media Indonesia In connection with the recent murder of a PT Asaba executive, the Jakarta military commander has indicated that security services by soldiers for individual civilians are allowed but they should not provide military backup.

Parents urge police help free kidnapped son

Parents urge police help free kidnapped sonMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Parents of a kidnapped boy are calling on Jakarta Police to deploy more officers to help find their eight-year-old son, who was abducted last Wednesday.

Annan condemns Jakarta blast: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was

Annan condemns Jakarta blast: UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan was "horrified" by a bomb blast in Indonesia earlier Tuesday that left at least 14 people dead, his spokesman said. "He condemns in the strongest possible terms this apparent act of terrorism," the spokesman said.

Rp 235b sprnt on development

Rp 235b sprnt on development BOGOR: Mayor Iswara Natanegara proposed a budget review on Tuesday, allocating Rp 235 billion (US$27 million to human development programs.Iswara claimed that the Rp 235 billion, or 70 percent of the city budget, which would total Rp 319 billion this year, would raise...

Should old cars be

Should old cars be banned from city?From Media IndonesiaThe plan to reduce traffic congestion by banning cars manufactured in 1990 and before from entering Jakarta is not appropriate and will not solve the problem.

Govt not doing enough to fight terror

Govt not doing enough to fight terrorM. Taufiqurrahman and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An analyst and legislator blamed the government on Tuesday for the deadly blast in front of the lobby of the JW Marriott Hotel, which killed at least 13 people and injured 149 others, saying that it...

Major bomb attacks in Indonesia

Major bomb attacks in IndonesiaDate Location Casualties Status -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Oct.12, 2002 Paddy's Cafe, Sari Club 202 dead JI, several defendants Jl. Legian, Bali, and Renon standing trialDec.

Officers blame equipment for failure to arrest Brazilian

Officers blame equipment for failure to arrest BrazilianMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport customs and excise put the blame on a lack of security facilities for their failure to arrest Brazilian paraglider Marco Archer Cardoso Moreira, who attempted...

Stocks plunge to two-month low after Marriot bombing

Stocks plunge to two-month low after Marriot bombingRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta shares and the rupiah were badly hit by the deadly bomb blast at the JW Marriott Hotel in Central Jakarta in the worst terrorist attack in the capital since the blast at the Jakarta Stock...

JP/5/trip

JP/5/trip20 SMU heads to travel abroad on study tourYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post BandungAmid growing concern over the high cost of education in the crisis-hit country, at least 20 principals of state senior high schools (SMU) in the West Java capital of Bandung are planning to take a one-week...

Manimaren's death surprises friends

Manimaren's death surprises friendsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Born in the North Sumatra capital, Medan, 46 years ago, businessman and politician Marimutu Manimaren was known as a humorous person with high-profile lobbying skills.

UGM remains a people's university

UGM remains a people's university YOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has said most of its 2003/2004 new students come from low-and middle-income families, reconfirming itself to remain the people's university.

1. Comment -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 20 counts

1. Comment -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 20 countsGovt condemns blast as calls mount for immediate action 2. Antiterror -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts 'Govt not doing enough to prevent terror' 3.

Terrorists strike again

Terrorists strike again Terrorists have struck again. This time they picked the heart of Jakarta, and this time with such a devastating effect. The full impact of the blast will probably not be known for days, perhaps weeks. What is certain for now is that Tuesday's bomb attack at the J.W.

Drug linked to money laundering

Drug linked to money laundering JAKARTA: The Indonesian Financial Transaction Report and Analysis Center (PPATK) head Yunus Husein called on the police Tuesday to charge drug dealers under anti-money laundering laws.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 5, 2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 5, 2003 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

TV Program: Wednesday, August 6, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, August 6, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia3:00 Music4:30 Documentary5:00 Game...

World condemn bombing of MArriot hotel

World condemn bombing of MArriot hotelAgencies, Sydney, Australia/Manila/Singapore World leaders expressed horror and outrage on Tuesday at a car bomb blast that ripped through a hotel in downtown Jakarta, killing at least 13 people.

Putin eyes more Asian marts after Malaysia arms deal

Putin eyes more Asian marts after Malaysia arms dealAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday wrapped up a US$900 million deal to sell warplanes to Malaysia and sets his sights on more sales in the region.

Peace education for Maluku victims

Peace education for Maluku victims AMBON, Maluku: Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) grouped in the Humanitarian Association for Maluku (Humanum) have launched a peace education program for the children of victims of the four-year religious conflict that erupted in 1999.

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 6, 2003

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 6, 2003Exhibitions* Indonesian Handicrafts, Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031-5450344), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Aug. 10. * Painting by students of Akademi Seni Surabaya, at Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No.

'Bomb set to rock newly revived economy'

'Bomb set to rock newly revived economy'Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta post, Jakarta The deadly bomb blast at the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta on Tuesday will undoubtedly hurt confidence in the an economy that had just started to recover as nervous investors and tourists shun the country, experts...

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_________________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates August 5 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,823.87 5,172.27 5,527.

Highest body repeals eight of 139 decrees

Highest body repeals eight of 139 decreesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) agreed on Tuesday to unconditionally repeal eight of 139 decrees issued between 1960 and 2002, including one on human rights issued in 1998.

'Most of the money will be spent on hotel rooms'

'Most of the money will be spent on hotel rooms' The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) agreed to cut short its Annual Session from 10 days to seven in an attempt to save the state budget Rp 6 billion from the total allocation of Rp 20 billion.

Govt condemns Marriott bombing, asks people to stay calm

Govt condemns Marriott bombing, asks people to stay calmThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe government condemned on Tuesday the bombing in the driveway of JW Marriott Hotel in South Jakarta that killed 13 people and seriously wounded more than 140 others.

Three demonstrators arrested

Three demonstrators arrested JAKARTA: Three people have been named suspects in the theft of police equipment during a protest outside the People's Consultative Assembly in Jakarta on Monday.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.

Govt condemns blast as calls mount for immediate action

Govt condemns blast as calls mount for immediate actionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government condemned on Tuesday the bombing in the driveway of JW Marriott Hotel in South Jakarta that killed 13 people and seriously wounded more than 140 others.

UGM remains a people's university

UGM remains a people's university YOGYAKARTA: Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has said most of its 2003/2004 new students come from low-and middle-income families, reconfirming itself to remain the people's university.

Asian monies down on Jakarta bomb

Asian monies down on Jakarta bombDow Jones, Singapore The Indonesian rupiah fell on Tuesday after a bomb blast in the capital claimed several lives and revived security concerns in the region.Fears that the attack was linked to terrorist groups, some of which have a regional presence, weighed on...

Golkar accused of extorting regent

Golkar accused of extorting regent MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: North Barito Regent Badaruddin in Central Kalimantan has accused the Golkar Party of "deceiving" him in his bid for reelection."I sent Rp 200 million to the provincial chapter of Golkar on July 7, 2003 in order for the party to...

No model example

No model example What has made other countries develop better than Indonesia? There must be many factors, but we are of the opinion that discipline is the key.Discipline must derive from "above", meaning that it is impossible to expect people to be disciplined without their leaders first setting a...

1. Session ( 1x 30)

1. Session ( 1x 30) Megawati sitting pretty until 20042. TAP (3 x 14) Highest body repeals eight of 139 decrees 3. Volunteer (2 x 27) Volunteer center to provide more job opportunities 4. Security tightened ahead of Independence Day

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;REUTERS;IMN; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Marriott-blast-victims Photo caption JP/1/PHOTO BReuters/Dadang TriOVERLOAD OF PATIENTS: Some of the victims injured in a bomb blast at the JW Marriott Hotel are tended to by hospital staff.

s have struck again. This time they picked the heart

s have struck again. This time they picked the heart of Jakarta, and this time with such a devastating effect. The full impact of the blast will probably not be known for days, perhaps weeks. What is certain for now is that Tuesday's bomb attack at the J.W.

Manimaren suspected to have killed self

Manimaren suspected to have killed selfDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessman Marimutu Manimaren, 46, died on Tuesday morning, after apparently committing suicide by jumping out of a window of a suite on the 56th floor of Aston Hotel near the Semanggi cloverleaf in South Jakarta.

'Wagyu' beef on offer at Intercontinental's food festival

'Wagyu' beef on offer at Intercontinental's food festivalMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beef lovers demand a thick cut of finely marbled, premium grade beef, ensuring succulence, perfect tenderness and a deep, rich flavor. One beef that fits this description is wagyu.

Recent AASROC: Do we need a new Bandung?

Recent AASROC: Do we need a new Bandung?Dmitry Kosyrev, Political Analyst RIA Novosti, Moscow Do we need a new Bandung? Apparently, yes. The question is, which one? I would sum up thus my personal impressions of the recent session of AASROC -- a ministerial-level conference of Afro-Asian...

Acehnese want peace

Acehnese want peaceFrom Koran Tempo Indonesians must be grateful to God that the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has now lost much of its strength. It is only a matter of time before the entire secessionist movement is completely crushed.

Compensation for terror victims

Compensation for terror victims JAKARTA: The government has set up a team to calculate compensation for victims of last year's Bali bombings, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Tuesday."In line with Antiterrorism Law No.