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Students, teachers go on strike

Students, teachers go on strike BANDUNG: Some 650 students and 80 teachers of state-run Senior High School 5 (SMU) in the West Java regency of Cimahi went on strike on Thursday after they were denied access to the school.

Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot air

Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot airSharmilpal Kaur, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Even as the United States wrapped up its battle against what has been described as the biggest wildfire in the state of Arizona, the 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast...

Children present fine classical dance drama

Children present fine classical dance dramaI Wayan Juniartha and Mas Ruscitadewi, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali On that night, the star of the Arja dance drama performance was Cok Istri Ari Sariati, and there was not one single scintilla of doubt to counter that claim.

STOCK EXCHANGE

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'House should not have say in selection of Komnas team'

'House should not have say in selection of Komnas team'Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A minister and others expressed firm opposition to the appointment procedure carried out by the House of Representatives to select members of the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM).

Students learn to bond together

Students learn to bond together BOGOR: More than 3,600 new students of 16 vocational schools in the town of Bogor participated on Thursday in an orientation program at the Pajajaran sports stadium, aimed at preventing student brawls.

Abilio asserts innocence in E. Timor massacre

Abilio asserts innocence in E. Timor massacreTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor's former governor, Abilio Soares, told the ad hoc human rights trial here on Thursday pleaded not guilty to massacres in the former province three years ago, saying the United Nations Mission...

Sutiyoso blames public for his failure

Sutiyoso blames public for his failureAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso delivered his accountability speech on Thursday, citing poor public discipline as the cause of various unsolved problems, including security, transportation, floods, and garbage.

S&P ups BNI foreign credit rating

S&P ups BNI foreign credit rating JAKARTA: Standard & Poor's has raised its long-term foreign currency counterparty credit rating on P.T. Bank Negara Indonesia (Persero) Tbk. two notches to single-'B'-minus from triple-'C'.

Nias Open back in spotlight

Nias Open back in spotlightApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post MedanAfter being canceled last year due to flooding in the area, the Ya'ahowu international surfing championship will return to Nias with the seventh edition of the annual event slated to run from July 26 to July 28.

Cineplex Group accused of unfair business practices

Cineplex Group accused of unfair business practicesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An antimonopoly watchdog filed a complaint with the Business Competition Supervisory Agency (KPPU) over alleged unfair business practices by the 21 Cineplex Group, whose majority shareholder is tycoon...

Rp 63b for Bekasi infrastructure

Rp 63b for Bekasi infrastructure BEKASI: The administration of Bekasi regency has allocated Rp 63 billion (more than US$7 million) from the 2002 budget for the development of infrastructure, including the repair of roads and the construction of drainage.

Nias Open surf event back in spotlight

Nias Open surf event back in spotlightApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan After being canceled last year due to flooding in the area, the Ya'ahowu international surfing championship will return to Nias with the seventh edition of the annual event slated to run from July 26 to July 28.

Palaguna not to seek third term

Palaguna not to seek third term MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi Governor HZB Palaguna will not run for a third successive five-year term because he has tendered his resignation.The provincial administration spokesman, Syamsuddin, said on Wednesdaythe governor, whose term of office will...

Councillors upset by regent's speech

Councillors upset by regent's speech BOGOR: Councillors in the Bogor regency are upset about a speech given by Regent Agus Utara Efendi during the council's plenary session on Wednesday, which they feel belittled and insulted them.

RI woman escapes baby trade syndicate in Kuching

RI woman escapes baby trade syndicate in KuchingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The trading of Indonesian babies in East Malaysia is no mere rumor but is in fact taking place under the noses of both the Indonesian and Malaysian authorities.

Indonesia's next economic recession just around the corner

Indonesia's next economic recession just around the cornerHans W. Vriens, Managing Director, PT APCO Indonesia, Jakarta A sad picture appeared on the front page of The Jakarta Post on July 6. Some 500 workers of a factory producing Reebok shoes protested in front of the U.S. Embassy.

Watching the U.S. nervously

Watching the U.S. nervously The rash of corporate and accounting scandals in the United States will surely have a negative impact on Indonesia, which sells more than 22 percent of its exports to the world's largest economy.

Choking haze from RI fires forces southern Thais indoors

Choking haze from RI fires forces southern Thais indoorsAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Haze from forest fires in Indonesia has blanketed parts of southern Thailand, prompting health authorities to advise residents to stay indoors to escape the choking air.

* Headlines: PDI Perjuangan weakened by its leader 3

* Headlines: PDI Perjuangan weakened by its leader 3 * National:PPP set to nominate Hamzah president 4 * Archipelago:Student shot dead in Aceh 5 * City: Cineplex accused of unfair business 8 * Opinion: Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmers 7 * Sports: Nias Open surf event back in spotlight 10 *...

Drought sparks skin irritation

Drought sparks skin irritation KEBUMEN, Central Java: The ongoing drought here has forced residents of no less than 37 villages in this regency to drastically reduce their consumption of water to basic needs only.

Ten dead in Kalimantan plane crash

Ten dead in Kalimantan plane crashAgencies, Jakarta All 10 passengers and crew aboard a plane that crashed in dense East Kalimantan jungle have been found dead, officials said Thursday.Rescue teams who reached the crash site reported that all eight passengers and the two crewmen had died, said...

Young people get antidrug training

Young people get antidrug training JAKARTA: Some 250,000 school-aged children and 2000 youth leaders across the country have been trained to assist in the national antidrug campaign, the Love the Nation's Children Foundation (YCAB) said on Thursday.

Audit agency should be empowered: Activists

Audit agency should be empowered: ActivistsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anti-corruption activists say widespread corruption in procurements of goods and services in most units of the city administration cannot be stopped due to the alleged involvement of the City Audit Agency...

Honda to start exporting Stream

Honda to start exporting StreamAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Honda Prospect Motor, the local sole agent for Japan's third- largest carmaker, Honda Motor Co Ltd., announced on Thursday plans to start exporting Stream minivans to Thailand next month.

Rupiah Rates July 18

Rupiah Rates July 18 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates July 18 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,420.00 8,420.00 8,965.00 8,875.00 Australian dollar 1 5,200.78 4,646.16 4,949.58 4,897.23 Brunei dollar 1 5,424.70 4,846.04 5,162.68 5,107.

Govt to go ahead with state of emergency in Aceh

Govt to go ahead with state of emergency in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is still pursuing its plan to impose a state of emergency in the restive province of Aceh, ignoring strong opposition from the provincial administration, councillors and students as well as...

No rice for Timorese refugees

No rice for Timorese refugeesYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Hopes for East Timorese refugees to escape starvation went up in smoke in just 24 hours on Thursday as the East Nusa Tenggara administration announced it did not have enough rice for them.

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Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmers

Sugarcane no longer sweet for farmers F. Rahardi Agribusiness Working Forum (FKA) Jakarta 2. Hans -- The next economic recession is just around the corner 1 X 50RI's next economic recession just around the cornerHans W. Vriens Managing Director PT APCO Indonesia Jakarta 3.

Indonesia's unreformed military

Indonesia's unreformed military American military cooperation with Jakarta, suspended during the Soeharto dictatorship over the Indonesian Army's human rights abuses, should not be resumed without strict conditions and careful controls.

UT to run postgraduate program

UT to run postgraduate program JAKARTA: The state-run Indonesian Open Learning University (Universitas Terbuka or UT) said on Thursday that it would commence postgraduate courses for working people in 10 cities across the country through an e-learning program.

Traders protest at City Hall

Traders protest at City Hall JAKARTA: Hundreds of vendors from Kenari market in Central Jakarta rallied at City Hall on Thursday to seek help in their dispute with the market management.The vendors urged the city market authority, PD Pasar Jaya, which formerly managed the market, to step in and...

The mystery of judges' wealth

The mystery of judges' wealth There are many mysteries on this planet. One of them is how the officials of this country, including Commercial Court judges, became so wealthy.This mystery has long remained a puzzle. But now the answer is about to be revealed.

UN probe into Indonesian judiciary likely to up pressure on government

UN probe into Indonesian judiciary likely to up pressure on governmentBerni K. Mustafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts have welcomed the presence of the United Nations' special rapporteur on the Indonesian judicial system, saying it should increase the pressure for legal reform amid...

IBRA hopes to collect more than $2b from loan sale

IBRA hopes to collect more than $2b from loan saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is optimistic it can obtain at least Rp 20 trillion (about US$2.21 billion) in proceeds from the current sale of some Rp 145 trillion in bank loan assets.

Astra to meet creditors this month

Astra to meet creditors this month JAKARTA: PT Astra International, Indonesia's largest car maker, will meet with creditors later this month to discuss a debt restructuring plan for the company.Astra currently has debt worth $726 million and 881 billion rupiah (US$98 million), with annual payments...

Government set to phase out bank guarantee program

Government set to phase out bank guarantee programDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to gradually terminate its costly blanket guarantee for bank deposits and claims, starting in January, 2003, in a bid to help remove "moral hazards" and minimize the cost of any bank...

PKB faction has new chairman

PKB faction has new chairman JAKARTA: National Awakening Party (PKB) faction chairman in the House of Representatives (DPR) Ali Masykur Musa on Thursday handed over his post to fellow legislator Rodjil Ghufron.

1. Mitsui (4x12)

1. Mitsui (4x12) Creditors challenge bankruptcy ruling 2. IBRA (2x28) IBRA hopes to collect more than $2b from loan sale 3. SME (1x54) Decree on SME restructuring a 'risk to banking industry'

What Jakarta's governor must do

What Jakarta's governor must doFrom Sinar PagiWhoever is elected governor of Jakarta for the 2002-2007 period should improve the social, economic, security and educational conditions of this capital city.

Kornelius Purba

Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com 2. Haze -- Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot air 2 X 30 Latest attempt to clear haze may be just hot air Sharmilpal Kaur The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore

Singapore, RI torn between love and hatred

Singapore, RI torn between love and hatredKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com How does one deal with a giant but poor neighbor who continues to whine about your arrogance and carelessness and that you have become rich from their sweat? Do you just let them...

Pasar Minggu more chaotic

Pasar Minggu more chaoticFrom PelitaThe market area on Jl. Raya Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, is becoming increasingly chaotic as public transportation vehicles and street vendors occupy the entire road around the market area.

Ryaas to establish new party

Ryaas to establish new party JAKARTA: Former state minister of administrative reform Ryaas Rasyid and popular political analyst Andi Malarangreng will declare a new political party in Jakarta on July 28 to contest the 2004 elections.

Buleleng focuses on living up to its potential

Buleleng focuses on living up to its potential Buleleng accounts for Bali's largest regency, but due to inadequate infrastructure, a great deal of its tremendous economic potential has yet to be tapped. The Jakarta Post's Novan Iman Santosa and Moch. N.

UN rapporteur says RI judiciary in serious trouble

UN rapporteur says RI judiciary in serious troubleBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta On his third day of his mission to investigate the independence of Indonesia's judiciary, a United Nations legal expert said on Wednesday that it had serious problems.

Government to resume food aid to refugees

Government to resume food aid to refugeesYemris Fointuna and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Yogyakarta The government has decided to re-start its rice distribution for Timorese refugees in East Nusa Tenggara in response to a series of protests aired by the displaced people.

1. Yayasan-I -- 3x15

1. Yayasan-I -- 3x15 Foundations law to take effect as of next month 2. Yayasan-II -- 1x27 Revision plan on foundations law hailed 3. Parrot -- 1x22 TNI linked to illegal bird trade 4. Manila -- 1x30 Moves to freeze terror funds called for