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Museum to hold painting exhibition

Museum to hold painting exhibition JAKARTA: The Jakarta Historical Museum, better known as the Fatahillah Museum, will hold a month-long painting exhibition on the history of the capital, featuring works by painter/sculptor Harjadi S. The exhibition starts on July 25 and ends on Aug. 25.

TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004

TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Talk Show11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m.

Photo exhibit looks at life of Yogya

Photo exhibit looks at life of YogyaYOGYAKARTA: Dozens of local photographers will take part in a weeklong photo exhibition on the fourth floor of the Gramedia book store building on Jl. Jenderal Sudirman from July 25 to July 31.

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004

Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004Yogyakarta Arts Festival Music: Traditional music Jroning Salah (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 29).Theaters: Sumpah by Teater Komunitas S@tu (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 27).

Indonesian maid dies in HK

Indonesian maid dies in HK HONG KONG: An Indonesian domestic helper died on Friday after falling from her employer' apartment when she was bringing in the laundry.Police spokeswoman Carrie So said the death of the 23-year-old maid appears to have been an accident as the woman was standing on a...

Corruption cases abound in local councils

Corruption cases abound in local councilsThe Jakarta Post, Makassar/Pelembang/Pekanbaru/SamarindaProsecutors are unearthing more evidence of endemic corruption in provincial administrations involving potential losses to the state of billions of rupiah, with dozens of local councillors and...

Part 1 of 2

Part 1 of 2When will investors give Indonesia a break?Sisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning Canberra The recent announcement by the Investment Coordinating Board Chairman that foreign direct investment (FDI) was down by one- third in the first half of 2004 is hardly news these days (The Jakarta Post,...

TB sufferers lack access to drugs

TB sufferers lack access to drugsMulta Fidrus, TangerangAt least 19 tuberculosis (TB) patients in Bayur village, Periuk district, said they had not received proper medical treatment because they couldn't afford to travel to the public health center in the district.

Astra, Stanchart to buy Permata

Astra, Stanchart to buy PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive assembler and distributor, announced on Friday that it had formed a consortium with United Kingdom-based Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart) to bid for a controlling...

Neles Tebay

Neles Tebay Rome2. Shane -- Wolves, lambs, and accountability in Aceh 2 x 30 Swedish court's acquittal of Hasan, and accountability for abuses in Aceh Shane Joshua Barter Bangkok

Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah

Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah SEMARANG: Disappointed with the unforeseeable defeat in the presidential election, the Central Java chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) has nominated vice presidential candidate Hasyim Muzadi to replace party chairman Hamzah Haz.

Public reluctant to go to new govt offices

Public reluctant to go to new govt officesWahyuana, BekasiIt has been a month since the Bekasi administration relocated to Sukamahi in Cikarang, but residents are still reluctant to approach the new government offices.

1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS

1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS 9/11 panel report elicits praise, carping 2. BPK: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandals 3. MLAYSIA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS KL to carry out massive deportation by year end 4. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Hoarding prohibited as flood worsens 5.

Proposed headings:

Proposed headings:- CEO SUITE: Combining luxuries and comforts with true human touchLocating the right serviced office in Jakarta may seem easy and simple with the existence and options of several serviced- office providers in the city, but finding the right provider requires an extra effort since...

1 x 40

1 x 40 Corruption cases abound in local councils JP/5/DRY3 x 17 C. Java and Yogya face drought and crop failure JP/5/PLN2 x 34 North Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officials JP/5/RENTEN1 x 47 People in Batam swimming with loan sharks JP/5/clash3 x 10 Brothers killed in youth...

City's population data out of date

City's population data out of dateFrom Koran TempoIt is now time for the Jakarta administration to improve its population data. In particular, family cards should be updated because many family members have died or moved to other places.

Health center gets ISO certificate

Health center gets ISO certificate JAKARTA: The Tambora public health center in West Jakarta received on Wednesday the ISO 9001:2000 certificate for quality management."I expect that with better public service other health centers will also be able to qualify for certification," said Mayor Sarimun...

Susilo-Kalla begins search for coalition partner

Susilo-Kalla begins search for coalition partnerFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla began their search for coalition partners on Thursday, days after insisting that any political alliance would be made after the presidential election runoff.

Puteh 'can stay in Aceh top posts'

Puteh 'can stay in Aceh top posts'Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaPuteh will still be free to resume his duties as Aceh governor and the province's civil emergency administrator, after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has finished questioning him in a graft scam, a...

KPK needs support

KPK needs support Regular protests complaining about the performance of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) show that there is still some confusion among the public about the processes and functions of the KPK.

Bonix targets Athens medal

Bonix targets Athens medalEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Bonix Saweho, Indonesia's sole contender in the Athens Olympics boxing competition, said here on Thursday he had set sights on winning a medal in August.

Opposition mounts against Jakarta dumps

Opposition mounts against Jakarta dumpsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/TangerangProducing at least 6,500 tons of garbage daily, Jakarta continues to face a crisis in its waste disposal amid increasing opposition against several planned city dumps and waste treatment facilities.

Sjamsul repays Rp 10.1t debt to govt

Sjamsul repays Rp 10.1t debt to govtFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abdul Khalik, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office has halted its corruption investigation into Sjamsul Nursalim after the businessman repaid all Rp 10.

Asia states refuses to bow to EU demand over Myanmar

Asia states refuses to bow to EU demand over MyanmarAssociated Press, BangkokAsian nations are insisting that military-ruled Myanmar be included in an October summit with Europe, despite strenuous objections by the European Union (EU), Thailand's foreign minister told a visiting EU envoy on...

RI boys assured of berth in Milo finals

RI boys assured of berth in Milo finalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra Indonesia was assured of a place in the boys' final after five players managed to advance to the quarterfinals at the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championships here on Thursday.

1.FLU : 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15

1.FLU : 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15 Negligence causes new bird flu cases: Association 2. WIRANTO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Wiranto demands total vote recount or Wiranto demands recount of the total vote 3.BLBI : 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 X 30 Sjamsul repays Rp 10.1t in BLBI funds or Sjamsul repays Rp 10.

Office praised for stopping terrorists

Office praised for stopping terroristsAbdul Khalik and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri praised on Thursday the Attorney General's Office (AGO) for its success in bringing terror and drug trafficking suspects to justice over the last few years.

Government admits migrant workers not well protected

Government admits migrant workers not well protectedRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaA government official and a labor observer said on Thursday the widespread abuse of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) was caused by the absence of an integrated system of protection during their employment.

Police nab couple for selling ballot materials

Police nab couple for selling ballot materialsPuji Santoso, PekanbaruThe General Elections Commission (KPU) is scheduled to announce the final results of the vote count on July 26 but election materials have reportedly been sold in several areas.

4 heads

4 heads1. MALAY -- 3 x 18 Malaysia strict about 'Passion of the Christ' 2. PAUL -- 1 x 50 Films by legendary Orson Welles to be shown at TUK 3. SMITH -- 2 x 22 Will Smith sizzles once more in summer 4. ROBOT -- 1 x 40 'I, Robot' a slick sci-fi blockbuster

Rupiah Rates July 22

Rupiah Rates July 22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,882.98 6,104.71 6,498.11 6,429.35 Brunei dollar 1 5,569.74 4,983.98 5,304.54 5,249.02 Canadian dollar 1 7,220.25 6,461.26 6,876.46 6,804.86 Swiss franc 1 7,644.19 6,839.88 7,280.22 7,203.

Indonesian leadership vital as ASEAN looks to future

Indonesian leadership vital as ASEAN looks to futureJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Indonesia, as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2003-2004, has made some major achievements, clearly showing that she can focus on her foreign policy without being distracted by domestic...

Indonesian leadership in

Indonesian leadership in ASEAN and its challengesJusuf Wanandi Jakarta 2. Purba -- 2 X 30

Malaysia strict about 'Passion of Christ'

Malaysia strict about 'Passion of Christ'Mark Bendeich, Reuters/Kuala LumpurIt broke box office records in parts of the Middle East, the heart of Islam, and is now screening in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country.

Why not recycle leftovers for reuse?

Why not recycle leftovers for reuse?Damar Harsanto, JakartaRecycled plastic and paper has been around for awhile now, but ever heard of recycled food? Environmental activist Sari is among those who believe that leftovers should be eaten.

Quick count is only prediction

Quick count is only predictionFrom Koran TempoThe Economic and Social Research, Education and Information Institute (LP3ES) has challenged all parties to verify the quick-count method it is using to determine the results of the July 5 presidential election.

PPA says 32 investors to bid for Bank Permata

PPA says 32 investors to bid for Bank PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Some 32 strategic local and overseas investors are expected to join the tender for a controlling stake in Bank Permata, the country's seventh largest lender in terms of assets, an official said.

2 heads

2 heads 1. GIRONA -- 1 x 40 Girona, paying homage to Dali's birthplace2. BANJAR -- 1 x 35 Recycle the leftover, why notWhy not recycle leftovers for reuse? Damar Harsanto Jakarta

Man jailed for striking RI maid

Man jailed for striking RI maidSINGAPORE: A supervisor was jailed for two months for repeatedly striking his Indonesian maid on the head and back with a television remote control, news reports said on Thursday.

Rp 7b earmarked for repatriations

Rp 7b earmarked for repatriationsSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: East Kalimantan provincial government will earmark Rp 7 billion (US$ 736,842) to handle the imminent repatriation of Indonesian migrant workers from Malaysia.

PLN staff dominate power board list

PLN staff dominate power board listThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Officials of state power firm PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) dominate the list of candidates for the board of the new power market regulator.

Palu church target of bombing hoax

Palu church target of bombing hoax PALU, Central Sulawesi: A church in East Palu was the target of a bomb hoax on Thursday, just two days after a female minister, Susianti Tinulele, was shot dead while giving sermon in Effata Church in South Palu.

City says no to dissolution of school committees

City says no to dissolution of school committeesDamar Harsanto, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso said on Thursday that he supported the existence of school committees as a mediator between parents and school managements, rejecting the idea of dissolving them as recommended by several councillors.

Street carnival to close Jakarta's month-long fest

Street carnival to close Jakarta's month-long festLeony Aurora , JakartaA street carnival on Sunday will close the month of festivities held to commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary, which fell on June 22.

Rupiah ends lower amid regionwide weakness on Greenspan testimony

Rupiah ends lower amid regionwide weakness on Greenspan testimonyDow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah ended lower on Thursday, tracking losses in major Asian currencies following further upbeat testimony from U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan overnight.

Indonesia turns down draft to revive WTO talks

Indonesia turns down draft to revive WTO talksZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Indonesian government has rejected a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) draft proposal aimed at reviving stalled global trade talks.

PPA says 32 investors vying for Permata

PPA says 32 investors vying for PermataRendi A. Witular Jakarta Some 32 strategic local and overseas investors are expected to join the tender for a controlling stake in Bank Permata, the country's seventh largest lender in terms of assets, an official said.

Bali named as world top resort island

Bali named as world top resort islandThe Jakarta Post, JakartaBali, the country's most famous resort island, has won the World's Best Island Award this year, a leading U.S. Travel+Leisure tourism magazine says.

Traditional allegiances 'inconsequential'

Traditional allegiances 'inconsequential'M. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaAfter this year's elections, Indonesian politics would not be polarized between the traditional ideological groupings of Islamists and nationalists, under which political parties formed rival coalitions to claim power, analysts said...

JP/4/PUTEH

JP/4/PUTEHPuteh may retain top Aceh posts: MinisterTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati JakartaPuteh will still be free to resume his duties as Aceh governor and the province's civil emergency administrator, after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has finished questioning him in a...