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Please refer to computer column counting

Please refer to computer column counting1. BALI: 3 x 18 Prosecutors demand death for Ali Imron, Amrozi awaits verdict 2. ASABA: 1 X 36 Police confirm, downplay assassinations 3. MYANMAR: 2 X 21 ASEAN turns up heat on Yangon over Suu Kyi case 4. SCHOOL: 1 X 36 Students brave war to return to school

Bombs threats? I keep my faith in God'

Bombs threats? I keep my faith in God' Police have warned about possible terror acts following the bomb blast at the national legislature (DPR) last week. Terrorist suspects have indicated that a terror campaign will continue in big cities, including Jakarta.

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 22, 2003

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 22, 2003Performances* Sundanese traditonal performances Taman Budaya Jawa Barat (West Java Cultural Center), Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., July 26. * Concert by students of Braga Music School, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.

Over 570 struggle for four seats in DPD

Over 570 struggle for four seats in DPDBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 570 Jakartans are to compete for four vacant seats to represent the city's 8.6 million residents at the planned 120- member Regional Representatives Council (DPD) in a legislative election scheduled for April 3...

Students brave war to return to school

Students brave war to return to schoolTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe On the first day of school on Monday in war-torn Aceh, an elementary school teacher was shot to death, and more than 107,000 students had classes in emergency tents and small...

RP loses overseas job due to SARS

RP loses overseas job due to SARS MANILA: Job opportunities abroad for Philippine workers fell in the first half due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) scare, Labor Secretary Patricia Santo Tomas said Monday.

124 more mining companies to operate in protected forest

124 more mining companies to operate in protected forestMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said on Monday that it would give 102 mining firms the chance to operate in protected forests, bringing the total number to 124 firms.

Rights body subpoenas generals over May riots

Rights body subpoenas generals over May riotsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) formally filed a request with the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to force nine active and retired servicemen to answer its summonses for...

ASEAN turns up heat on Yangon over Suu Kyi cases

ASEAN turns up heat on Yangon over Suu Kyi casesAgencies, Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok The continued detention of Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi would damage ASEAN and the matter should be resolved as soon as possible, Indonesia said on Monday.

Luxury car dealers enjoy roaring sales

Luxury car dealers enjoy roaring salesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The black car stands elegantly on a circular stage in the automobile expo currently being held at the Jakarta Convention Center. It seems to be chiseled beautifully with cream-colored leather seats inside.

In the name of justice

In the name of justice Law enforcement is supposed to be one of the four components of the ongoing joint operation in Aceh, which the government launched on May 19. The other three elements are security restoration, humanitarian assistance, and the empowerment of local government.

Prosecutors demand death for Ali Imron, Amrozi awaits verdict

Prosecutors demand death for Ali Imron, Amrozi awaits verdictWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The fourth suspect in the Bali bombings, Ali Imron, alias Alik, began his trial on Monday with charges of involvement in the planning and execution of the blasts.

RI urges ASEM members to oppose unilateralism in international issue

RI urges ASEM members to oppose unilateralism in international issueFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, as the host of the fifth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) now underway in Denpasar, Bali, is calling on member countries to reject unilateralism in dealing with...

The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good

The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good sign with favorable total sales in the first five months this year, while various carmakers keep introducing new sedans to the audience.Based on the data from the Indonesian Automotive Association (Gaikindo), over 140,000 cars were sold in the...

JP/4/4PARTY

JP/4/4PARTYFive parties register for 2004 electionA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post JakartaFive political parties registered themselves on Monday with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to contest the 2004 polls, just three days after they were screened by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

'ASEM should be better recognized by Asians'

'ASEM should be better recognized by Asians' In conjunction with the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Bali from July 21 through July 24, in which France is one of the participants, French Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Renaud Muselier shares his view in a written interview with The Jakarta...

Asian monies mostly up on equity inflows

Asian monies mostly up on equity inflowsDow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies strengthened against the dollar on Monday, except for the Philippine peso, which weakened amid importer demand for the U.S. unit.

BOS lends helping hand to orphaned orangutan

BOS lends helping hand to orphaned orangutan The baby orangutan seemed helpless in a dirty corner of Klandasan Market, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. As it had been weakened by several days of illness, nobody was interested in taking care of the poor little creature.

Prosecutors push for July 27 case

Prosecutors push for July 27 case JAKARTA: Prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to continue investigating the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27, 1996, saying that the case had a strong legal basis.

3 x 15

3 x 15 What Millennium Development Compact means Part 1 of 2Romeo Austria Reyes Program Development Advisor UNDP Indonesia Jakarta2. IPS 22 -- Will the U.N. Bail Out Bush?1 x 30 Will the UN bail out President Bush? Jim Lobe Inter Press Service Washington3.

Villagers flee in fear of lava

Villagers flee in fear of lavaYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado, North Sulawesi Villagers living near Mount Soputan, which continued to spew ash and smoke in North Sulawesi province on Monday, began to flee their homes as lava started to approach their villages.

Orientation colors the first day at school

Orientation colors the first day at schoolRizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first day of a new school year kicked off on Monday with the beginning of a three-day orientation/hazing ritual for junior high and high school first-year students.

Malaysian to lead UN force in E. Timor

Malaysian to lead UN force in E. Timor EAST TIMOR: A Malaysian general is to be the next commander of United Nations peacekeeping forces in East Timor, the UN announced on Monday.Lt. Gen. Khairuddin Mat Yusof will replace Singaporean Maj. Gen.

Canberra renews travel advisory for RP

Canberra renews travel advisory for RP PHILIPPINES: Australia renewed its travel advisory for the Philippines on Monday, citing reports to its embassy of plans for another series of terrorist attacks, specifically in Manila and the troubled southern Mindanao region.

Tutut Handayani

Tutut Handayani Contributor JakartaFew would have expected that the apartment market would suddenly accelerate throughout 2002. Marketing of apartments has to a certain degree revived the property business.

New PDIP chairman in Central Java named

New PDIP chairman in Central Java named SEMARANG: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's party has appointed Gunawan Wiro Sarojo as acting chairman of the party's Central Java chapter, replacing Mardijo has been fired for seeking the post of governor in the province.

Politicians demand more seats on Council

Politicians demand more seats on CouncilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claiming to be doing tougher jobs and representing more people, Jakarta politicians have demanded additional seats on the City Council from the current 85, to 100 seats, for next year's general election.

Police kill one, injure 25 in South Sulawesi protest

Police kill one, injure 25 in South Sulawesi protestAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi At least one person was killed and 25 others injured as police fired shots at more than 1,000 villagers in Makassar, South Sulawesi, who rioted on Monday in a protest against the alleged...

Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?

Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?Andi M. Sadat Contributor Jakarta "The customer is king". This decades-old adage, or maybe it's just another advertising promise, is still frequently used in today's "hyperactive" communication world.

Apartment business on the rise

Apartment business on the riseGolo Riwu Contributor JakartaThe worst effects of the country's economic crisis are gradually receding. In Jakarta's business sector and in other major Indonesian cities, apartment construction and sale is in full force after a deep lull.

No fiscal stimulus for 2004: Boediono

No fiscal stimulus for 2004: BoedionoDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Monday it could no longer afford to provide a fiscal stimulus to the business sector next year due to limited budget capacity.

Prosecutors push for July 27 case

Prosecutors push for July 27 case JAKARTA: Prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to continue investigating the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27, 1996, saying that the case had a strong legal basis.

Police confirms, downplay assassinations

Police confirms, downplay assassinationsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police confirmed on Monday the existence of many assassins for hire in Indonesia on the heels of the cold-blooded murder of a prominent businessman and his Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) bodyguard at the Sasana...

Five parties register for 2004 election

Five parties register for 2004 electionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five political parties registered themselves on Monday with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to contest the 2004 polls, just three days after they were screened by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.

4 x 11

4 x 11 Fired Golkar councillor elected NTB governor JP/5/riot Police kill one, injure 25 in South Sulawesi protest JP/5/soputan1 x 28 Villagers flee in fear of lava JP/5/ptdi PT DI workers plan to sue director

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 21, 2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 21, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Air pollution may cost Asia billions, experts say

Air pollution may cost Asia billions, experts sayAgencies, Singapore Key Asian cities face serious problems with air pollution which if left unresolved could cost the region billions of dollars annually in health costs and lost economic output, experts said on Monday.

Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service

Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service Jasmina Janik Contributor JakartaThe writer is director of sales and marketing for Hotel Borobudur JakartaIf you want to reside close to the business center right in the heart of the city and require the premises to have all the modern facilities...

One dies in crash involving Megawati convoy

One dies in crash involving Megawati convoy SURAKARTA, Central Java: One motorcyclist died after being hit by a car that was part of a convoy to welcome the arrival of President Megawati Soekarnoputri at Adi Sumarmo Airport here on Monday.The accident, which occurred on Jl.

RI warns of sour ties with U.S.

RI warns of sour ties with U.S.Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government warned on Monday that the U.S. Congress decision to withhold military aid to Indonesia -- reportedly because of a failure to bring the perpetrators of last year's killing of two U.S.

13,000 fail entrance tests in Surabaya

13,000 fail entrance tests in Surabaya SURABAYA: More than 13,000 students failed to pass the entrance tests for state junior and senior high schools in Surabaya, it was announced on Monday.Around 8,000 students failed the tests for junior high schools, while around 7,000 students failed those for...

Shifting to a newer paradigm a must

Shifting to a newer paradigm a mustFebriana Damayanti, Contributor, Jakarta Two international environmental institutions, the World Wildlife Fund and the Swedish Society of Nature Conservation, recently pointed their fingers at two of the country's major paper manufacturers: Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper...

Police issue letter on criminal record

Police issue letter on criminal record JAKARTA: The National Police has started issuing the letter of criminal record (SKCK) to replace the letter on good behavior (SKKB).Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis said on Monday that the implementation of SKCK began early this month.

Fired Golkar councillor elected NTB governor

Fired Golkar councillor elected NTB governorLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara In an unexpected move, chief councillor Lalu Serinate was elected the new governor of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) here on Monday, beating incumbent governor Harun Al Rasyid, whose running...

Provincial prosecutors given authority to handle graft

Provincial prosecutors given authority to handle graftMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaProvincial prosecutors across the country and five prosecutors' offices in Jakarta received on Monday a special privilege: the full autonomy to probe into corruption cases formerly handled...

New PDIP chairman in Central Java named

New PDIP chairman in Central Java named SEMARANG: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's party has appointed Gunawan Wiro Sarojo as acting chairman of the party's Central Java chapter, replacing Mardijo has been fired for seeking the post of governor in the province.

Telkom to finish Ariawest buyout

Telkom to finish Ariawest buyout JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia aims to finalize this week plans to pay US$390 million to take over a telecom company partly owned by AT&T Corp of the U.S. The company, PT Ariawest International, has been at loggerheads with state-owned Telkom over a...

Investment now US$42.3m in Tangerang

Investment now US$42.3m in TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Tangerang Regent Ismet Iskandar revealed on Monday that the regency had recorded almost a 100 percent increase in foreign and domestic investment worth a total of US$42.3 million in the first semester of this year.

BTN's KPR lending rates still high

BTN's KPR lending rates still highFrom Kompas The declining interest rate on Bank Indonesia's promissory notes (SBI) have not been followed by the banking sector. The lending rates on general loans and house mortgage loans (KPR) remain high, while the interest on deposits has decreased considerably.

Local prosecutors given authority to handle graft

Local prosecutors given authority to handle graftMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Provincial prosecutors across the country and five prosecutors' offices in Jakarta received on Monday a special privilege: the full autonomy to probe into corruption cases formerly handled...