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Refugees still want to go home to Sampit

Refugees still want to go home to SampitYogita Tahilramani and Edith Hartanto, The Jakarta Post, Sampang, Madura Sixty-year-old refugee Wafir, a neighborhood unit head in Sampit and a teacher, said that he spent his days wondering how things went so horribly wrong.

Students enter school, parents foot the bill

Students enter school, parents foot the billDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the new school year begins on Monday, many parents of new students are facing another headache due to all the financial commitments required for their children.

1. Insight: 1 x 45

1. Insight: 1 x 45 Shooting Aceh's messengers, killing peace hopes 2. WINTERS: 1 x 57 MPR Annual Session, 2004 election not important: Winters 3. ICC: 2 x 25 Battle over ICC is over, but the war is not

We are people with AIDS

We are people with AIDS Your detailed coverage of HIV and AIDS during the current International AIDS Conference is much appreciated. However, may I once more plead for more care in terminology, particularly in the headlines.

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checked Melbourne lures many IndonesiansI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Alexander, an executive of a private company in Jakarta, leaves for Australia twice a year for his second home, a two- bedroom apartment in Sydney's central business district (CBD).

Irwanto secures last Wismilak berth

Irwanto secures last Wismilak berthMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta FIDE Master (FM) Irwanto Sadikin took the last berth for the US$6,000 Wismilak International Grandmaster chess tournament after beating Yoseph R. Majella in a two-match, one-day playoff at the F.

Onyas leads West Java to championship

Onyas leads West Java to championshipMusthofid The Jakarta Post JakartaWest Java retained the tae kwon do national championship after winning nine gold medals in the four-day LG Cup, which ended on Sunday at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Hall here.

Defense equipment mark-up practices likely to continue

Defense equipment mark-up practices likely to continueTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rampant practice of exorbitant mark-ups will likely continue as a senior defense official responsible for equipment procurement has refused to cut out the role of contractors.

Pasar Minggu more chaotic

Pasar Minggu more chaoticFrom Pelita The 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.

Hanoi, Beijing move to settle disputes

Hanoi, Beijing move to settle disputes VIETNAM: Vietnam and China have moved a step closer to settling their decades-old territorial disputes through the laying of a symbolic marker stone on their land border, Vietnamese officials said on Sunday.

What makes flat TV so special?

What makes flat TV so special?Gatot Tio, Contributor, Jakarta Did you attend the recent Consumer Electronics Exhibition at the Jakarta Hilton Convention Center. Well, most of the participants were displaying flat TV models, a sure sign of the growing popularity of this new TV technology.

Lower interest rates key for deficit control

Lower interest rates key for deficit controlFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaAlthough the state budget deficit in the first semester of this year turned out to be much lower than predicted, economists said the government still had to work extra hard to maintain a "favorable domestic...

Monas project to finish in October

Monas project to finish in October JAKARTA: The controversial Rp 8 billion fencing project at the National Monument (Monas) park in Central Jakarta began over the past weekend and is scheduled to be completed in October.

Bad IMF

Bad IMF From Kompas Fertile and rich in natural resources, Indonesia, ironically, is in worse shape than a country poor in natural resources. In Indonesia, the abundant natural resources have not been properly managed, and in many cases they have been taken away by western capitalist countries.

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checkedFinding dream homes Down UnderI. Christianto Contributor Jakarta Alexander, an executive of a private company in Jakarta, leaves for Australia twice a year for his second home, a two- bedroom apartment in Sydney's central business district (CBD).

1. Aceh

1. Aceh Govt urged to revive peace talks with rebels 2. Refugee Poverty forces refugees into living hell Out of House deals reduce democracy or Experts decry backroom political deals

Govt to improve Katulampa dam

Govt to improve Katulampa dam BOGOR: The government plans to rehabilitate the Katulampa dam on the Ciliwung river near Bogor with a view to improving its ability to irrigate rice fields in the area and as an improved flood warning system for the city.

MPR Annual Session, 2004 election not important: Winters

MPR Annual Session, 2004 election not important: WintersBerni H. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those who expect the 2004 general election will turn the country around need a reality check, according to American political observer Jeffery A. Winters.

We are people

We are people with AIDS Your detailed coverage of HIV and AIDS during the current International AIDS Conference is much appreciated. However, may I once more plead for more care in terminology, particularly in the headlines.

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Page 5 Headings1. Invest: 20 x 2 linesSingaraja opens its region to new investment options2. TKW: 40 x 1 line430 workers complain of exploitation by agents

The AIDS time bomb

The AIDS time bomb The latest warning about the global AIDS menace has failed to resonate in Indonesia. To most people in this country, any mention of Barcelona will conjure up the image of the awesome Spanish football (soccer) club and its World Cup hero, Rivaldo.

New terminal may become center for extortion

New terminal may become center for extortionThe Jakarta Post, Surabaya It is feared the Rp 4.5 billion terminal planned by the government for Djuanda Airport in Surabaya will become just another center for extortion.

Pantura Festival in dire need of promotion

Pantura Festival in dire need of promotionYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta In this era of regional autonomy, even organizing an art festival is not an easy thing to do.The 2002 West Java North Coast Cultural Festival, or the Pantura Festival, experienced some problems while trying to...

Golkar will comeback, says Akbar

Golkar will comeback, says AkbarMANADO: Golkar will make a comeback to lead this country again one day, says the party's chief Akbar Tandjung. "It will seize the highest slot which is the president of this republic," Akbar claimed in front of the New Order bulwark supporters here, seemingly...

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;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Property-Australia-guides Tips to buying homes for own use or for investmentDeden Sudarbo Associate Director Residential Department, PT Procon Indah Given its close proximity and travel time, relatively stable political and economic climates, reputable schools, colleges and...

Detained Australian ship has required documents

Detained Australian ship has required documentsThe Jakarta Post, Ambon The Maluku governor and an Ambon immigration official have admitted that a detained Australian ship and its crew had all the legal documents necessary for being in Indonesian waters.

W. Java keeps tae kwon do championship

W. Java keeps tae kwon do championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Java retained the national tae kwon do championship after winning an overall nine gold medals in the four-day LG Cup, which ended on Sunday at the Bung Karno Tennis Indoor Hall here.

RI remains attractive to investors

RI remains attractive to investors French people all over the world are celebrating Bastille Day today to commemorate the founding of the nation. The French Ambassador to Indonesia, Herve Ladsous, talks to The Jakarta Post contributor, I.

Committed for long-term deals

Committed for long-term deals Indonesia has, for a long time, been a major Asian trading partner for France.Despite the deep economic and monetary crisis of the late 1990s, French companies have confirmed their commitment to the Indonesian market.

On the shelves

On the shelvesNagari Tawon Madu (Honey Bee Country); The political history of 18th century Blambangan; I Made Sudjana; Larasan-Sejarah Kuta Bali; First edition December 2001; 124 pp This year the Dutch are celebrating the 400th anniversary of the establishment of the Vereenigde Oost-Indische...

Mike Tramp relieves White Lion's fame

Mike Tramp relieves White Lion's fameHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mike Tramp of White Lion? Sigh. But what's the use of complaining? It is the downside of living in a poor, third-world country where we are unable to really choose the foreign artists that perform here.

Legendary DJ de Melero spells out his success

Legendary DJ de Melero spells out his successJoseph Mangga, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali I first met the lovely Mike and Sadja one evening in early 2000, on Jl. Gado Gado, at a shrine the Swedish couple had constructed especially for the worship of the one powerful "spirit" that they "Absolutely"...

Poso back to normal after bomb blast

Poso back to normal after bomb blastErick W., The Jakarta Post, Palu The situation in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, returned to normal on Saturday, one day after a bomb explosion that killed a woman in a bus, but police kept closed the road where the blast had occurred.

Civil emergency rejected in Aceh

Civil emergency rejected in AcehNani Farida and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh joined forces with the provincial legislative council, clerics and non-governmental organizations to oppose the imposition of a civil emergency in Aceh, saying...

West Java continues domination at national tae kwon do championship

West Java continues domination at national tae kwon do championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Java, the 2001 overall champion, continued its domination at the 3rd LG Cup national tae kwon do championship, winning another three gold medals at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Court here on...

Train derailment injures 36

Train derailment injures 36 INDONESIA: Thirty-six people aboard the Mutiara Timur train were injured when three of the rear cars jumped the tracks and rolled over while passing through Rejoso, Pasuruan in East Java province late on Saturday.No fatalities were reported.

Which mall is the best place to hang out?

Which mall is the best place to hang out?Monique Natalia, Contributor, Jakarta For young Jakartans, going to the mall has become an activity in itself. For some, it has even got to the point of being a sort of ritual that they must do every day.

A way forward for the Chinese issue?

A way forward for the Chinese issue?Fabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia is an extremely diverse country, but in its heterogeneity has always presented significant degrees of tolerance for ethnic, racial and religious differences. The exception is the Chinese minority.

Powell to visit Indonesia during Asia tour this month

Powell to visit Indonesia during Asia tour this monthAgencies, Washington U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell will launch a grueling eight-nation tour of Asia this month, hoping to keep tensions between India and Pakistan under control and to bolster the Pacific front of the U.S.

Dede stands up for minority causes

Dede stands up for minority causesChristina Schott, Contributor, Surabaya Many people call him the most famous homosexual in Indonesia. Others say he is one of the country's most intelligent people, while some just call him "a very good guy".

Stateless and discriminated against in their country

Stateless and discriminated against in their country Hendrawan is perhaps Indonesia's best-known sportsman. Olympic Badminton silver medalist in Sydney 2000 and World Champion in 2001 he has stood tall on the podium, and proudly listened "his" national anthem being played.

Malls offer everything for everyone

Malls offer everything for everyone Modernization has changed people's lifestyles in large cities all over the world, including Jakarta. When in the past people would spend their free time at parks or public places, nowadays people flock to the malls scattered around the city.

Army to keep network in regions: Ryamizard

Army to keep network in regions: RyamizardJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu has rejected increasing calls for the liquidation of the much-criticized regional military network, saying its presence was urgently needed as an early warning system for...

Poso calm after bomb blast

Poso calm after bomb blastErick W. The Jakarta Post Palu The situation in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, returned to normal on Saturday, one day after a bomb explosion that killed a woman in a bus, but police kept closed the road where the blast had occurred.

Will another mall fulfill our needs?

Will another mall fulfill our needs?Bambang Nurbianto and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Everyone has their own reason to go to the mall. It could be for shopping, sightseeing or a social gathering.For Tria, 30, it tends to be the latter, plus catching up with what's hip today.

Classic Rocker

Classic RockerMike Tramp was surprised to find he still had fans in Jakarta, though most of those present for his performance at the Fashion Cafe remembered him only from his days fronting '80s long-hair rockers White Lion. But Tramp proved that this is one lion who can still roar.

Gucci men's wear

Gucci men's wear Ford brings elegant Thirties backHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaPeople call it the Elegant Thirties. It was a period of glamorous style, with formal wear for men and sleek bias cut gowns for women.

Commission of child protection needs wider coordination

Commission of child protection needs wider coordinationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supporters of children's rights and welfare have formed a national commission in a desperate bid for strong coordination with authorities to uphold the law.

Bus bombing kills one in Poso

Bus bombing kills one in PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities closed the Trans-Sulawesi road between Poso and Tentena after a bomb exploded in front of a bus bound for Poso, killing one passenger and injuring four others.

IBRA raises Rp 16.5t in first half

IBRA raises Rp 16.5t in first half The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Friday that it had collected Rp 16.5 trillion in cash during the first half of this year from the sale of assets and loans.