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Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resources

Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resourcesWahyoe Boediwardhana, DenpasarMore than 20 percent of natural resources in over 450 conservation areas across Indonesia have been extremely depleted due to lack of government funds and poor expertise in managing them, an official said on...

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, July 20 to Aug. 20. * Painting My Myths Paintings by Freddy Sitorus, Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk, July 17 to Aug. 15.

Sanction needed for KPU

Sanction needed for KPUFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has not done its job well, as is evident in the poor logistics distribution and the poor quality of the ink used in the presidential election.

Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competition

Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competitionRendi A. Witular, JakartaState-owned airline company PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 20 new airplanes within the next two years to cope with growing competition in the domestic airline industry, the company's top official said.

Ministry hosts seminar for students

Ministry hosts seminar for studentsINDONESIA: Indonesia says that the ASEAN's governments and non- governmental organizations need to cooperate with each other in order to achieve the goals of Vision 2020.Speaking at a seminar in Jakarta, Marty A.

Three arrested for discharging sludge

Three arrested for discharging sludgeBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan Provincial Police recently arrested three people suspected of discharging sludge into the sea near Balikpapan city, East Kalimantan province.East Kalimantan Police chief Insp. Gen.

Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage cars

Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage carsYuli Tri Suwarni and Abdul Khalik, Bandung/JakartaTwo homemade bombs exploded simultaneously at two gambling centers in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday, damaging several cars. No injuries were reported.

NU and politics

NU and politicsFrom Koran TempoThe paternalistic and less-than democratic culture of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may have a negative impact on the Muslim organization, the country's largest, which has lately been plagued by a worsening feud leading to further internal friction.

PPP reluctant to join up with President Megawati

PPP reluctant to join up with President MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Development Party (PPP) seems reluctant to support incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri openly for the expected Sept.

Six join ASEAN badminton tourney

Six join ASEAN badminton tourney MEDAN, North Sumatra: Six countries are competing in the ASEAN students badminton championships that began here on Wednesday.The participating countries are Brunei Darussalam, defending champion Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, incorporating 101...

At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati inferno

At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati infernoBambang Nurbianto, JakartaSiti Rohayah's eyes were brimming with tears while she watched firefighters struggling to put out the fire that destroyed her home on Wednesday morning in the Kebon Melati subdistrict, Central Jakarta.

Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hours

Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hoursTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaAfter defying two summons, Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh finally appeared before the powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday to answer questions on an alleged mark-up in the purchase...

'Don't come to this heartless city'

'Don't come to this heartless city'Squatters are often blamed for contributing to the chaos in this city but little has been done to alleviate their deprived state. The city's poverty eradication schemes have not reached them, leaving these neglected families living on idle land, riverbanks or...

Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlement

Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlementPuji Santoso and Andi Hajramurni, Pekanbaru/MakassarThe Riau Prosecutors' Office began questioning on Wednesday Kampar councillors over embezzling Rp 1.125 billion (US$118,421) from the regental budget.As of 2 p.m.

PKS: Finally triumphant

PKS: Finally triumphantFrom RepublikaAs a member of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), I, and other party members, were happy to learn of the party's decision to support Amien and Siswono in the presidential election.

RI wants Myanmar

RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.

Police car accident claims one life

Police car accident claims one lifeINDRAMAYU, West Java: A police car smashed into a canteen in Bulak Kidul subdistrict here late on Tuesday, killing one and injuring five others.The only fatality was Suryanto, 28, the owner of the canteen.

RI wants Myanmar

RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.

Unpaid blood money causes fresh violence

Unpaid blood money causes fresh violenceNethy Dharma Somba, JayapuraThe villages of Old Kwamki and Djayanti engaged in a fresh round of violence in Mimika, Papua, on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 people injured and raising fears of further clashes.Mimika Police chief Comr.

Megawati urges gender equality

Megawati urges gender equality SERANG, Banten: President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on Wednesday for equal opportunities for women, as they made up the majority of the population.Speaking at an event commemorating World Population Day, which fell on July 11, she underlined that empowering women...

Jakarta is now only a touch away

Jakarta is now only a touch awayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for travelers in Jakarta who wish to now where to go and find out all about events and happenings in the capital.The Jakarta administration in cooperation with yellow-pages publisher PT Infomedia Nusantara inaugurated 60...

House OK's duty on audio products

House OK's duty on audio productsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite protests from recording industry players, House of Representatives Commission IX on financial affairs approved on Wednesday a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to impose excise on audio products.

Our law is at stake

Our law is at stake Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh and Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud) chairman Nurdin Halid have failed to respond to the summonses of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which wants to question them in connection with separate graft cases.

Developer denies unfairness

Developer denies unfairnessLeony Aurora, JakartaDeveloper PT Jakarta Realty brushed aside suggestions its planned Jakarta City Center (JACC) wholesale complex would kill off other traditional and textile markets in the area.

RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging'

RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.

G90 states hold strategy session over WTO trade talks

G90 states hold strategy session over WTO trade talksJean-Marc Poche, Agence France-Presse, Port Louis, Mauritius Trade ministers from a group of 90 developing nations (G90) and their counterparts from the U.S.

Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging

Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging JAKARTA: Dozens of protesters claiming to be residents in the vicinity of Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu, West Java, staged a rally on Wednesday at the central General Elections Commission (KPU) over an alleged voter mobilization during the...

Allow money politics

Allow money politicsFrom Bisnis Indonesia On July 5, eligible Indonesians exercised their right to vote for their next president and vice president. If you asked who was the winner of the presidential election, the answer would be the media.

IOM extends stay in NTT

IOM extends stay in NTTKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations body that has been helping to repatriate East Timorese refugees in West Timor since 1999, has decided to extend its work in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province.

12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in Lampung

12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in LampungOyos Saroso, BandarlampungLampung Police fired 12 low-ranking officers for drug theft, burglary and desertion, according to a senior police officer in Bandarlampung, the capital of Lampung province.

PPS responsible for poll fraud: Cetro

PPS responsible for poll fraud: CetroM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta An independent poll watchdog blamed on Wednesday the high number of electoral procedure violations on the deliberate disregard of correct procedure by poll committee (PPS) members.

Eradication of terrorism

Eradication of terrorismFrom Koran TempoPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri reaffirmed Indonesia's rejection of terrorism at the 43rd annual session of the Asian- African Legal Consultative Organization in Nusa Dua, Bali, some time ago.

China and Iraq to feature in Milo meet

China and Iraq to feature in Milo meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Next week's Milo Junior Indonesia Open (MJIO) badminton championships will include for the first time China and Iraq, organizers said.The tournament, which has been included on the International Badminton Federation's calendar, will...

Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG study

Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG studyJerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta The main Moro rebel group in the Philippines has close ties to the al Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group, despite denials, a study released on Tuesday says.

Investors want majority stake in Permata

Investors want majority stake in PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Several strategic investors interested in Bank Permata have urged the government to sell at least 71 percent of its stake in the country's seventh-largest bank, according to an official.

Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costs

Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costsRendi A. Witular, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said that it wanted to retain its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as this was in the company's best interests, despite requests by...

KPK's credibility on the line

KPK's credibility on the lineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will prove to be powerless if President Megawati Soekarnoputri refuses to comply with the commission's order to dismiss Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, legal experts and activists say.

Winners deserve support

Winners deserve supportFrom Koran TempoThe nation's first direct presidential election has taken place and two pairs of frontrunners will again race in the coming run-off election if none of them can score more than 50 percent votes.

House offers next president 31 ministries

House offers next president 31 ministriesKurniawan Hari, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) continued its internal deliberations on the Cabinet ministries bill on Tuesday and decided to propose the appointment of 31 ministers to assist the next president carry out his/her state duties.

Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel imports

Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel importsFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina is requesting a government guarantee to facilitate crucial fuel import plans as the company faces cash flow problems.

EXPO BRIEF ( Advertisement)

EXPO BRIEF ( Advertisement)FOR July 14, 2005 Workshop for relationship managers Prof. D Ghosh Roy MSc, CAIIB, DBM, CAIB of London, a professional banker with 28 years and experience of more than 500 workshops, will lead a three-day workshop for relationship managers to be held in Jakarta from July...

Students take SPMB tests

Students take SPMB tests YOGYAKARTA: Up to 16,171 high school graduates in Yogyakarta, as well as hundreds of thousands of other students nationwide, are sitting the national entrance examinations (SPMB) to gain admission to prestigious state universities.

Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executive

Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executiveYang Razali Kassim, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, as widely predicted by various polls, is emerging as the most popular choice, with Muhammad Jusuf Kalla as his vice-president.

Housewife reports doctor to police

Housewife reports doctor to police JAKARTA: A 44-year-old housewife, Ngatmi, filed a malpractice complaint with the Jakarta Police on Tuesday against a doctor at a hospital in East Jakarta.Ngatmi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and the doctor removed her right breast in August of that year.

Four years sought for DPRD speaker

Four years sought for DPRD speaker PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The prosecution urged the Palembang District Court on Tuesday to sentence former South Sumatra provincial legislative council (DPRD) speaker Adjis Saip to four years in jail for alleged corruption involving Rp 7.5 billion (US$789,474).

Institutes, universities committed to helping poor students

Institutes, universities committed to helping poor studentsTheresia Sufa and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bogor/Bandung The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) said on Tuesday that it had sent out letters to provincial governments to encourage them to assist 10 poor students who wished to enter the IPB but...

Three provinces on the verge of total blackouts

Three provinces on the verge of total blackoutsSyofiardi Bachyul and Puji Santoso, Padang/Pekanbaru State electricity company PT PLN may be forced to cut off electricity in three provinces in Sumatra in the near future following the decline in the water debit in reservoirs and lakes that have been...

NU and politics

NU and politicsFrom Koran TempoThe paternalistic and less-than democratic culture of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may have a negative impact on the Muslim organization, the country's largest, which has lately been plagued by a worsening feud leading to further internal friction.

Fear and loathing in Jakarta, CNN style

Fear and loathing in Jakarta, CNN style How appropriate that The Sunday Post, July 11 edition has "blessed" us with two articles that clearly link up the circle of fear and loathing that have cemented the international image of Indonesia as a haven for terrorists over the past two years.

Death penalty politically motivated: Campaigners

Death penalty politically motivated: CampaignersTiarma Siboro and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The policy of upholding the death sentence for drug traffickers is politically motivated in a bid to defend the corrupt legal system that failed to stop trafficking in the first place, human rights campaigners...