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RT, RW do not act on behalf of people, experts say

RT, RW do not act on behalf of people, experts sayBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is difficult to expect democracy to develop from the grass roots because the authorities have held a firm grip on the power of leaders of both neighborhood and community units, experts said on...

Corrupt Indonesia

Corrupt Indonesia I was a delegate at the UN prepcon 4 meeting held in Bali, Indonesia from May 27 to June 7, 2002 for the UN-World Summit on Sustainable Development.I arrived in Manado around 12:20 p.m. May 22 by Air Philippines from Davao City. I passed through Immigration around 1 p.m.

Soldier faces five years in jail

Soldier faces five years in jail AMBON, Maluku: Army Chief Pvt. Hanafi from the Pattimura Regional Military Command is facing five years in prison and dismissal from active military service for allegedly being involved in a bombing incident.

Nature reserve needs protection

Nature reserve needs protectionFrom KompasAn article in Kompas on May 31, 2002 talks about the natural potential of Sempu Island. The writer suggests that this island should be made into a tourist resort.

House pressured to make trustworthy election law

House pressured to make trustworthy election lawEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As public skepticism runs high, pressure is mounting for legislators to produce a sound election law as a prerequisite to a democratic general election in 2004.

Malaysia greets Mahathir's news with surprise, praise

Malaysia greets Mahathir's news with surprise, praiseAgencies, Kuala Lumpur/Manila Malaysia's media greeted official word of Prime Minister Mahathir Mohammed's decision to hand over power to his deputy with surprise and praise on Wednesday, lionizing the man that has ruled the country for 21 years.

BoJ maintains monetary policy as MoF intervenes in forex market

BoJ maintains monetary policy as MoF intervenes in forex market Agence France-Presse Tokyo The Bank of Japan (BoJ) voted unanimously Wednesday to keep monetary policy unchanged as the Ministry of Finance intervened in the currency market for the second time this week to cap a sharp rise in the yen.

JP/6/DAVID

JP/6/DAVIDDrug addicts, criminals, prostitutes, the "hidden force" infected and spreading HIV/AIDS AND HEPATITIS C David Gordon and Joyce Djaelani Gordon Directors Harapan Permata Hati Kita Foundation Ciawi, Bogor Recently there have been several reports about the increasing numbers of individuals...

Award from Japanese Emperor

Award from Japanese Emperor JAKARTA: An 81-year-old man will receive an award from the Japanese Emperor for his services to Japanese culture and the teaching of the Japanese language.The recipient is Mariono Mertodihardjo, the founder of the Association of Japanese Studies in Indonesia.

The public wants military to use voting rights: Survey

The public wants military to use voting rights: SurveyMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In contrast to opposition from many legislators, most people support the move to grant voting rights to the Indonesian Military (TNI) and National Police in the 2004 general election, a survey found on...

FPI militants launch attack on Jl. Jaksa

FPI militants launch attack on Jl. Jaksa Armed with sticks, machetes and swords, at least 120 members of the Islamic Defender's Front (FPI) destroyed the neon signs of at least seven bar/restaurants along Jl. Jaksa in Central Jakarta on Wednesday before 1 p.m.

Khatijah -- portrait of violence against women in restive Aceh

Khatijah -- portrait of violence against women in restive Aceh Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe, AcehSimilar to luck, misery can unexpectedly pop up when one least expects it. In Aceh of late, luck is being overshadowed mercilessly by misery.

Demilitarize the police

Demilitarize the policeFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe People's Consultative Assembly has introduced three amendments to the 1945 Constitution. In the second amendment, the National Police, as demanded by the reform movement, is given a clearer definition about their status, functions, duties and roles.

TNI's electoral rights

TNI's electoral rights We welcome the statement of Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, that TNI members will not exercise their right to vote or to be elected in the 2004 General Election.It is a wise decision considering that people's distrust of the TNI has not yet vanished.

The 'Thaksingate' verdict is a victory against AMLO

The 'Thaksingate' verdict is a victory against AMLOThe Nation, Bangkok The Administrative Court handed down a historic ruling on Monday, and the much-anticipated verdict on the "Thaksingate" scandal was delivered in the most unequivocal manner.

Asia seeking five Cup places

Asia seeking five Cup places TOKYO: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC), boosted by South Korea's surprise progress to the World Cup semifinals, has repeated its demand for the continent to be given five places in the 2006 finals in Germany.

Buleleng regent sanctioned after 45 days of uncertainty

Buleleng regent sanctioned after 45 days of uncertaintyI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post SINGARAJA, BaliAmid a tight security cordon of some 1,500 police officers, the Buleleng Legislative Council installed on Friday Putu Bagiada and his running mate Gede Wardhana as regent and vice regent of...

Traditional dancers kick off Bali Arts Festival

Traditional dancers kick off Bali Arts FestivalI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali It was an awesome performance. Those girls from Kaliakah village in Jembrana regency undoubtedly knew the best way to rock the stage.

PON host urged to upgrade HRD

PON host urged to upgrade HRD JAKARTA: Human resources is what the National Sports Council (KONI) is mostly concerned with as South Sumatra gears up for its role as host for the 2004 National Sports Championship."Preparation seems to be working as planned.

House commences screening candidates for rights body

House commences screening candidates for rights bodyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) began on Wednesday the interview process for 43 candidates, including some noted rights activists, as prospective members of the National Commission on Human Rights...

Where to go in Bali:

Where to go in Bali:Exhibitions* Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, until July 15. * Photo Glory of the Past by Nonot S Utomo, Jezz Gallery, Jl. Imam Bonjol 400, Denpasar, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until July 22.

Two Indonesians tried in Dili

Two Indonesians tried in DiliJoanna Jolly, Associated Press, Dili, East Timor Prosecutors on Wednesday charged two Indonesian officers and 14 pro-Jakarta East Timorese militiamen with crimes against humanity for their alleged involvement in the deaths of dozens of people during East Timor's violent...

35,000 pro-Jakarta militia will return to East Timor

35,000 pro-Jakarta militia will return to East TimorYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang Former commander of a East Timorese pro-Jakarta militia group (PPI) Joao da Silva Tavares and his almost 35,000 followers are expected to return home to East Timor soon.

Japanese crafts brings new perspective

Japanese crafts brings new perspectiveYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta There is a prevailing perception in Indonesia that craft is of a lower status than pure art. As if to turn this perception around, a number of Japanese artists are exhibiting in Jakarta some of their contemporary craft...

Not all students overjoyed about their long vacations

Not all students overjoyed about their long vacationsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All students love the school holidays as they can put their books away, and forget about homework and exhausting tests.

Bali's pristine coral reefs under threat

Bali's pristine coral reefs under threatPariama Hutasoit, Contributor, Jembrana, West Bali Bali Barat National Park is known as a home to thousands of varieties of flora and fauna, some are endangered and protected.

SOEs labor union wants stock option facility

SOEs labor union wants stock option facilityFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Post The Federation of State-Owned Company Labor Unions (FSP-BUMN) demanded that employees of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) be allowed to own shares in the SOE they work for via a stock option facility so that...

Asia pays tribute to South Korean

Asia pays tribute to South KoreanChris Lefkow, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong South Korea's spectacular World Cup run may have ended short of the final and been tinged by controversy but it has been cheered across the region as a coming of age for Asian soccer.

Two envoys present credentials

Two envoys present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received the credentials of new ambassadors from North Korea and Romania on Wednesday.In a ceremony at Merdeka Palace, North Korean Ambassador Jang Chang Chon and Romanian Ambassador Gheorghe Savuica presented their...

JP/13/L01

JP/13/L01 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 26.Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,192.00 8,192.00 8,735.00 8,649.00Australian dollar 1 5,287.24 4,707.94 5,024.37 4,970.58Brunei dollar 1 5,208.52 4,639.26 4,949.57 4,898.06Canadian dollar 1 6,089.43 5,423.

Batang Hari dam high and try

Batang Hari dam high and tryKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang The huge irrigation project of Batang Hari dam will likely go down the drain as illegal logging has drained the water catchment area around the site, a report said.The Rp 1.

30 die of AIDS in East Java

30 die of AIDS in East JavaThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe death toll from Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) cases in East Java has now officially reached 30.East Java Deputy Governor Imam Supardi said there has been an increase in HIV/AIDS cases because of local people's lack of awareness.

Bar manager jailed for gun possession

Bar manager jailed for gun possession TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court sentenced on Wednesday a discotheque manager to eight-months imprisonment for illegal possession of firearms. The verdict was two months lower than the prosecution's demand.

Bill allows workers, employers to take disputes to court

Bill allows workers, employers to take disputes to courtThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives is expected to pass soon a long- awaited bill on the settlement of industrial disputes, which will allow workers and employers to take their disputes to labor courts.

Constitution amendment:

Constitution amendment: Important but no rush Dilemmatic is the impression we get on the changes of the 1945 Constitution, which has been made four times since the People's Consultative Assembly's session in 1999.

Armed training held outside Jakarta

Armed training held outside Jakarta JAKARTA: A group of civilians is reported to have organized military training just outside the capital city.Security authorities are still investigating the identity of members of the group and their motivation for undergoing military training.

Corruptors bribe lawyers

Corruptors bribe lawyersFrom Rakyat MerdekaInconsistent and weak law enforcement has only triggered more corruption as legal practitioners and corruptors collude to ensure that the latter will be acquitted from corruption charges.

Spotlight

SpotlightPhoto A: CitibankCitibankAWARD FOR CITIBANK PEKA: Citibank Indonesia's Country Corporate Officer Michael Zink (right) holds the Outstanding Global Corporate Leadership award presented recently to the bank by United Way International for its remarkable achievements.

Deserters worsen Maluku conflict

Deserters worsen Maluku conflict JAKARTA: Nineteen police officers in Maluku who were once declared deserters are still at large and may have played a role in past instances of communal unrest in the province, National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar disclosed here Wednesday.

Candidates for KOMNAS HAM members

Candidates for KOMNAS HAM members No Name Age Education Current Job ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Soelistyowati Soegondo 64 College Commission member 2. Zoemrotin 52 Univ. degree NGO member 3. Sri Wahyuningsih 57 Master Lecturer 4.

Campaign against polio to start

Campaign against polio to start JAKARTA: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi said on Wednesday the government would organize a nationwide immunization program against polio on Sept. 12 to meet the standards of the World Health Organization.

Savoring authentic Balinese food at Bumbu Bali

Savoring authentic Balinese food at Bumbu BaliWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Bali can spoil the taste buds of foreign tourists visiting the island. Italian, Chinese, German, Spanish and Japanese cuisines are among those available in restaurants and cafes across main tourist spots, not...

Evicted people request shelter

Evicted people request shelter JAKARTA: Around 100 women and children went to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office in Central Jakarta on Tuesday, requesting temporary shelter and protection after their houses along the banks of the West Flood Canal in Teluk Gong, Penjaringan...

Batanghari bridge to open up Jambi

Batanghari bridge to open up Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi's provincial administration is attempting to secure a Rp 170 billion Japanese grant for the Batanghari II bridge project, which will improve domestic links and open up access to South Sumatra.

Throwing in the towel against Tommy?

Throwing in the towel against Tommy?The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prosecution appeared to throw in the towel on Wednesday during the cross-examination of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita.

Manulife seeks to go back in business soon

Manulife seeks to go back in business soonRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) would reopen its 73 branches Thursday, and sought to go back in business soon once the Commercial Court appointed a new independent receiver for the company which was...

Workers, employers may take disputes to court

Workers, employers may take disputes to courtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is expected to pass soon a long- awaited bill on the settlement of industrial disputes, which will allow workers and employers to take their disputes to labor courts.

China kills addicts, Myanmar burns drugs on anti-drugs day

China kills addicts, Myanmar burns drugs on anti-drugs dayAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong China executed at least 50 drug criminals and Myanmar, the world's largest opium producer, torched narcotics it said were worth more than a billion dollars as Asia marked world anti-drugs day on Wednesday.

Constitution amendment: Important but no rush

Constitution amendment: Important but no rush Messy is the impression we get on the changes to the 1945 Constitution which has been amended four times since the People's Consultative Assembly's session in 1999.

JP/6/DAVID

JP/6/DAVIDDrug addicts, criminals, prostitutes, the "hidden force" infected and spreading HIV/AIDS AND HEPATITIS C David Gordon and Joyce Djaelani Gordon Directors Harapan Permata Hati Kita Foundation Ciawi, Bogor Recently there have been several reports about the increasing numbers of individuals...