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Journalist assaulted for alleged slander

Journalist assaulted for alleged slanderYemris Fointuna, Kupang Claiming he had been defamed, JO, a councillor on the East Nusa Tenggara provincial council, launched a gratuitous assault on Tuesday on Benny Djahang, a journalist with the Pos Kupang daily.

RI concerned over Myanmar bugging

RI concerned over Myanmar buggingAdianto P. Simamora, Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially summoned Myanmar's Ambassador to Indonesia, U Kyaw Myint, on Tuesday to express the country's deep concern over suspected bugging by the Myanmar junta of the Indonesian embassy in Yangon.

Counterterrorism moves may hurt trade

Counterterrorism moves may hurt tradeZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Export control mechanisms applied by developed countries to help counter terrorism may create another trade barrier that is costly to the business sector, a number of trade associations said during a seminar here on Tuesday.

'Poor people miss out on cheap housing'

'Poor people miss out on cheap housing' This year's observance of World Population Day on July 11 coincided with the 10th anniversary of the International Conference of Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo, Egypt, in 1994.

Slow progress in logging probes

Slow progress in logging probes JAMBI: Jambi prosecutors and police investigators have been investigating 23 cases of illegal logging since last year, but only three cases have been brought to court so far.

Six missing chopper passengers found

Six missing chopper passengers found MALAYSIA: All six people aboard a helicopter that disappeared during a storm while flying over thick jungle in Malaysia's part of Borneo island were found on Tuesday, a charter company official said.

Busway a no-go for private motorists

Busway a no-go for private motoristsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Six months since its launch on Jan. 15, it seems the controversial busway's only success is in providing a faster means of travel as it speeds along its exclusive lane from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta. "(The busway) is fast.

JP/1/VOTE

JP/1/VOTEPeople no longer vote along party lines: Analysts M. Taufiqurrahman JakartaContrary to what happened in the April 5 legislative elections when people voted according to their political party affinities, the public displayed greater maturity during the presidential election.

Gading to host Indonesia golf meet

Gading to host Indonesia golf meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 26th edition of the Indonesia Open amateur women's golf championship will tee off in early August with organizers expecting more foreign golfers than last year to participate.The three-day competition will start on Aug.

Panwaslu reports election violations to police

Panwaslu reports election violations to policeAbdul Khalik and M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The official Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has reported violations in the recent presidential election to police, including mass voter mobilization at Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in...

JP/1/VOTE

JP/1/VOTEPeople no longer vote along party lines: Analysts M. Taufiqurrahman JakartaContrary to what happened in the April 5 legislative elections when people voted according to their political party affinities, the public displayed greater maturity during the presidential election.

Voters better informed: Experts

Voters better informed: ExpertsM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Contrary to what happened in the April 5 legislative elections when people voted according to their political party affinities, the public displayed greater maturity during the presidential election.

Bylaw blocks development of Jakarta Wholesale Center

Bylaw blocks development of Jakarta Wholesale CenterDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is considering amending the existing city bylaw on private markets, as the bylaw does not support its plan to build the Jakarta Wholesale Center at a site that was formerly part of the Melati dam...

Wife gets 7 years for drug dealing

Wife gets 7 years for drug dealing JAKARTA: West Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday a wife of a marine to seven years in prison and ordered the defendant to pay a Rp 3 million (US$337) fine for possessing and trading narcotics.

Megawati slow to decide on Puteh's suspension

Megawati slow to decide on Puteh's suspensionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is apparently buying time before responding to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)'s order to suspend Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh for alleged graft.

Govt to raise subsidy for ARV

Govt to raise subsidy for ARV JAKARTA: The government plans to increase its subsidy for antiretroviral drugs (ARV) to Rp 24 billion (US$2.6 million) for 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi has said.

Ill Jenkins may be flown to Japan

Ill Jenkins may be flown to JapanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japanese government is considering sending accused U.S. army deserter Charles Jenkins to Tokyo for medical treatment, despite a U.S. warning that he faces prosecution if he travels to Japan.

Activist accused of defamation

Activist accused of defamation JAYAPURA, Papua: Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen. Nurdin Zainal has filed a complaint against Latifah Hanum Siregar, the director of the Democratic Alliance for Papua (ALDP), alleging defamation.

Anwar's health worsens in Malaysia jail: Lawyer

Anwar's health worsens in Malaysia jail: LawyerReuters, Kuala Lumpur The health of Malaysia's jailed rebel politician, Anwar Ibrahim, has worsened and he could suffer some paralysis unless he is allowed to travel to Germany for back surgery, his family lawyer said on Tuesday.

Court says terror trials must continue

Court says terror trials must continue JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court dismissed on Tuesday defense pleas by terror suspects Furqon Abdullah and Muhammad Syaifuddin, ruling that their separate trials must go ahead.

Govt, hospitals forge coop to control dengue

Govt, hospitals forge coop to control dengueDewi Santoso, Jakarta The Ministry of Health has recently signed an agreement with the Regional Hospitals Association (Arsada) to forge cooperation in the handling of dengue fever -- outbreaks of which have affected the country almost every year over the...

Police nab drug suspects

Police nab drug suspects TANGERANG: Police arrested a suspected drug dealer and a courier in an operation on Monday evening, and confiscated 200 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) valued at Rp 160 million (US$17,977).Tangerang Police detectives chief Adj. Comr.

Residents ask that waste be processed elsewhere

Residents ask that waste be processed elsewhereMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Residents living near the abandoned Pondok Cabe bus terminal in Pamulang district, Tangerang regency, strongly oppose the regental administration's plan to use the site to accommodate a waste treatment facility.

The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric war

The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric warLina A. Alexandra, Jakarta After 14 months under U.S. occupation, sovereignty finally was handed over to an interim Iraqi government on June 28. That occasion marked a new era of independence for the Iraqi people.

1. KPK: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS

1. KPK: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Puteh affair puts KPK's credibility on the line 2. PROVINCE: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS Voters better informed: Experts 3. JENKINS: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Ill Jenkins may be flown to Japan 4. EXPAT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Planned expatriate levy confuses officials 5.

An uphill battle

An uphill battle It is certainly gratifying to hear, straight from the horse's mouth as it were, that fighting corruption is so close to the hearts of our presidential election candidates. In all their campaign speeches and statements, none of the five pairs currently running for the highest posts...

* Commuters not giving up their cars for busway Page 2

* Commuters not giving up their cars for busway Page 2 * Pro-Susilo soldier accused of assaulting poll officials Page 4 * Batam to merge six brothel complexes Page 5 * Innovation in India could be a lesson for Indonesia Page 6 * Tangerang councillors seek end to reclamation work Page 8 * Jones...

Police on trial for immorality

Police on trial for immorality POSO, Central Sulawesi: Four low-ranking police officers are being prosecuted in Poso District Court for alleged immorality in the regency.Poso Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.

New body planned to watch prosecutors

New body planned to watch prosecutors JAKARTA: The next president will have an instrument to supervise and boost the performance of prosecutor's offices after House of Representatives members agreed on revisions to Law No. 5/1991.

David O'Brien

David O'Brien Jakarta2. Lina -- U.S. vs Iraqi's militants: An Asymmetric War 2 X 30 The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric war Lina A. Alexandra Jakarta

Council suggests end to reclamation work

Council suggests end to reclamation workMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Tangerang Regency Council Commission D for development affairs has recommended the regency administration stop a land reclamation project near Dadap beach in Kosambi district in response to allegations of environmental damage caused by...

Soerjadi wants more PBSI candidates

Soerjadi wants more PBSI candidates JAKARTA: The former chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Soerjadi, feels two candidates for the PBSI chairman position are not enough.Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and media tycoon Dahlan Iskan are running for the PBSI's top post left vacant by...

1. COALITION: 48 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 36

1. COALITION: 48 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 36 Mega says she's ready for coalition 2. PANWASLU: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Panwaslu reports election violations to police 3. BUSWAY: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Busway a no-go for private motorists 4. PUTEH: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45 Mega slow to decide on Puteh's suspension 5.

Batam to merge six brothel complexes

Batam to merge six brothel complexesFadli, Batam The Social Affairs Office within Batam municipal administration has decided to merge six brothel complexes scattered around Batam into a single complex in the Batam district, Nongsa, in order to "contain" prostitution there.

China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to Taiwan

China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to TaiwanAlice Hung and Jason Szep, Reuters, Taipei/Singapore Singapore's future prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has offered to mediate talks between arch-foes Taiwan and China during a visit to the island that has drawn Beijing's ire, a Taiwan newspaper said...

Expatriate levy confuses officials

Expatriate levy confuses officialsDamar Harsanto and Tony Hotland, Jakarta With no guiding policy on the allocation of funds generated from a levy on foreign workers, officials from different institutions are releasing contradictory statements regarding the issue.

FBI failed to alert Australia on terrorism

FBI failed to alert Australia on terrorism The Australian government admitted on Tuesday the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had failed to pass on information about a terrorist threat in Indonesia before the Bali bombings, but said the information would have made no difference...

University student found dead at home

University student found dead at homeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 19-year-old student, Marco Imannuel Sibih, was found dead at his home in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, on Monday at 8 p.m. He died from blood loss caused by stab wounds.Police suspect the murderer is a man but have not named a suspect.

Farmers want Nurdin charged

Farmers want Nurdin charged JAKARTA: The Association of Indonesian Sugarcane Farmers chairman Arum Sabil said on Tuesday lawmaker Nurdin Halid was the mastermind behind the smuggling of at least 56,000 of over 70,000 tons of sugar into the country.

Innovation in India could be a lesson for Indonesia

Innovation in India could be a lesson for IndonesiaDavid O'Brien, Jakarta India (if you believe the hype) is developing its economy to be the "next China". Rather than being the factory of the world it is portraying itself farther up the value chain.

Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugs

Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugsOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung Seven policemen are being tried by the Lampung Police tribunal for allegedly stealing 60 kilograms of marijuana from the evidence room at the end of May.Lampung Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.

Megawati says she's ready for coalition

Megawati says she's ready for coalitionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri says she is willing to enter into coalition with major political parties in order to retain the presidency.

Rupiah weakens, stock extends losses

Rupiah weakens, stock extends lossesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah, having gained consistently in the past week, fell on Tuesday due to a combination of profit-taking and the U.S. dollar's rise against the region's major currencies, notably the Japanese yen.

Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweets

Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweetsDewi Santoso, Jakarta Ask people what they know about Malaysia and most will talk about its infamous Petronas Tower -- the so-termed Twin Towers of Asia.

JP/4/conserve

JP/4/conserveLimited funds, expertise blamed for area damagesWahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar More 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...

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.

Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacks

Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacksYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Dozens of students rallied here on Tuesday to demand an investigation into a soldier who allegedly assaulted poll officials in Bandung, West Java, during the presidential election.The demonstrators accused First Sgt.

Proper implementation of death penalty

Proper implementation of death penalty The Indian Embassy in Jakarta has objected to the impending execution of Indian drug dealer Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey (65), who has been sentenced to death for possession of 12.9 kg of heroin.

KPU: Officials can be

KPU: Officials can be installed as councillors JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) ruled on Monday that active civil servants who were elected members of local legislative councils can be sworn in.

Rp 27.86b allotted for Jambi highway

Rp 27.86b allotted for Jambi highway JAKARTA: The Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure has allocated Rp 27.86 billion (US$3.09 million) for the building of a 59-kilometer-long highway in Jambi province, an official said on Monday.