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The election: So far, so good

The election: So far, so good Glitches here and there notwithstanding, most observers seem to agree that, overall, Indonesia's first direct presidential election on Monday proceeded smoothly and successfully, in the sense that balloting was orderly and peacefully in by and large the great majority...

House discusses ratification of Cartagena Protocol

House discusses ratification of Cartagena ProtocolKurniawan Hari Jakarta Ratifying an international biological diversity protocol would help protect the country from the negative effects of making and using genetically modified organisms (GMOs), environmental activists said.

Singapore claims world record satay line

Singapore claims world record satay line Chefs in Singapore have tried for an offbeat world record: forming the longest line of cooks making the popular Southeast Asian snack known as satay -- grilled meat on a wooden skewer.

Al-Qaeda linked group exporting terror from Philippines: U.S.

Al-Qaeda linked group exporting terror from Philippines: U.S.Agence France-Presse, Manila The United States said on Tuesday it remained deeply concerned about terrorist training camps in the southern Philippines run by Islamic militants with links to the Al-Qaeda network.U.S.

Police forest-fire investigation widens

Police forest-fire investigation widensAbdul Khalik and P.C. Naommy, Jakarta The police announced on Tuesday that they were seeking two more suspects and investigating around 10 companies in connection with forest fires that aggravated the haze shrouding parts of Sumatra island and neighboring...

'Indonesia has 50-50 chance against Slovenia'

'Indonesia has 50-50 chance against Slovenia'Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Indonesia will take on Slovenia in the World Group playoffs of the Federation Cup women's team tennis championship here at the weekend with the team giving itself a 50-50 winning chance.

1. Indra -- PKS support for Amien and the Wiranto factor

1. Indra -- PKS support for Amien and the Wiranto factor 2 x 23 PKS support for Amien and the Wiranto factor Indra J. Piliang Jakarta2. Strait -- U.S. has significant interest in Malacca Straits security 1 X 30 U.S. interests in Malacca Strait

House discusses ratification of Cartagena Protocol

House discusses ratification of Cartagena ProtocolKurniawan Hari JakartaRatifying an international biological diversity protocol would help protect the country from the negative effects of making and using genetically modified organisms (GMOs), environmental activists said.

Presidential advisory bill to be passed soon

Presidential advisory bill to be passed soon JAKARTA: Lawmakers continued deliberating the bill setting up the presidential advisory council on Tuesday, vowing to finish the debate before the House rested on July 16.However, only 10 of the 50 House committee members turned up to attend the debate.

Udin, Aceh's corruption fighter

Udin, Aceh's corruption fighterNani Afrida, Banda Aceh What is the most infamous thing about Aceh besides its armed conflict? Ask this question of Akhiruddin and he will answer with confidence: "The corruption.

The presidential election

The presidential election For the first time in its history, Indonesia held a direct presidential election on Monday. Unlike the legislative election in April, the presidential election proceeded quietly.

Terror suspects pushed to testify in Ba'asyir trial

Terror suspects pushed to testify in Ba'asyir trialAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Police are trying to convince seven detained terrorist suspects to testify at the planned trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, a cleric also detained for alleged terrorist activities.Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.

China, India, Indonesia become the focus of AIDS battle in Asia

China, India, Indonesia become the focus of AIDS battle in Asia Stephanie Wong Agence France-Presse/Hong KongThree Asian countries that are alone home to 40 percent of humanity are at risk of seeing the HIV/AIDS epidemic jumping from narrow risk groups into the broader population, experts warn.

4 x 12

4 x 12 Police await Mega's OK to grill lawmaker JP/4/terror2 x 35 Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds' JP/5/jambi1 x 35 Suspects named in Jambi graft case JP/5/egon1 x 38 Volcano refugees subsist on cassava JP/4/walhi1 x 36 Walhi to appeal Ladia Galaska ruling

Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay elections

Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay electionsThe Jakarta Post Padang/Medan/KupangBad weather and increased volcanic activity have meant voting was delayed in remote villages in Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggarra on Monday.

Optimism marks historic election

Optimism marks historic electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 130 million voters flocked to more than 570,000 polling stations across the country on Monday in the country's first direct election since it declared independence from the Netherlands in 1945.

PLN to halt blackouts for vote count

PLN to halt blackouts for vote count PEKANBARU, Riau: The local unit of state-owned electricity company PLN in Riau pledged on Monday to temporarily stop the rolling blackouts that have been going on for the past month to ensure the presidential election passed off successfully.

Only Wiranto fails to woo neighbors

Only Wiranto fails to woo neighborsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Neighbors proved on Monday they were faithful to presidential candidates, except for Wiranto, who is running under the Golkar Party flag.Wiranto and his wife, Rugaiya Usman, cast their votes at a polling station near their home in Bambu...

China trains police from ASEAN nations

China trains police from ASEAN nations CHINA: China has started training police officers from Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia as part of efforts to boost security cooperation with ASEAN nations, state media said on Monday.

TV programs: Good or bad, overall?

TV programs: Good or bad, overall?From Republika The broadcast output of 11 national TV stations enables viewers to be kept informed of current events, enjoy live transmissions of football matches and broaden their horizons, from wildlife to religious duties and from fitness to home economy.

Police await Maga's OK to question lawmaker

Police await Maga's OK to question lawmakerAbdul Khalik, Jakarta National Police Headquarters have postponed the questioning of Nurdin Halid, chairman of the Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud), in relation to a sugar smuggling case pending approval by President Megawati...

1. PRESIDENT: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30

1. PRESIDENT: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30 Optimism marks historic election or Voters keen to pick next president 2. CANDIDATES: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 20 Only Wiranto fails to woo neighbors 3. EURO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 Greece burns with pride as dream comes true 4.

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004 Performances* Concert Nyanyian Seni by students of UPI, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m., July 7. * Sundanese Traditional Performances, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl.

Sleepy Euro fans stumble to polls

Sleepy Euro fans stumble to pollsBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The Euro 2004 final, including its celebration, ended less than three hours before the official start of voting at the country's nearly 600,000 polling stations at 7.a.m.

Maid's body arrives home

Maid's body arrives home BANDUNG: The remains of Lala Nurlaela, 28, an Indonesian domestic maid, finally arrived home on Sunday at the Soekarno- Hatta Airport, Jakarta, after being held for three months by the Saudi Arabian authorities.

The corruptors just don't realize the severe damage they are doing

The corruptors just don't realize the severe damage they are doingPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is, of course, both gratifying and encouraging to see some tough jail sentences imposed upon a few recently convicted criminals.

Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds'

Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds'Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Six terror suspects arrested recently in the Central Java town of Sukoharjo hid Malaysian fugitives Azahari and Noordin Moh. Top in Jakarta last year, police said on Monday.

The Jenkins to reunite in RI

The Jenkins to reunite in RIAgencies, Tokyo/Jakarta A Japanese woman abducted to North Korea decades ago and repatriated in 2002 will be reunited this week with the family she left behind in the reclusive communist state, a human drama that could help Japan's ruling party in an election on Sunday.

Death of a nation under global trade

Death of a nation under global tradeAlexander C. Chandra, Jakarta Indonesia will soon have to renegotiate its position in the World Trade Organization (WTO) nonagricultural market access agreement (NAMA).

China, India, RI become the focus of AIDS battle in Asia

China, India, RI become the focus of AIDS battle in AsiaAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong Three Asian countries that are alone home to 40 percent of humanity are at risk of seeing the HIV/AIDS epidemic jumping from narrow risk groups into the broader population, experts warn.

Misleading report misleads?

Misleading report misleads? Your report Businessman clarifies 'misleading' reports (The Jakarta Post, June 26) is in itself an attempt to mislead the Indonesian community regarding the legal dispute between our client, Rowe Evans Investments Plc.

Police nab gamblers

Police nab gamblers JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives have arrested dozens of gamblers in a week-long operation in several parts of the capital. The arrest was made after a tip-off from residents.The police also seized Rp 9 million (US$968) cash, along with dozens of calculators and lottery forms.

Chinese traditions spice up Jakarta Fair

Chinese traditions spice up Jakarta FairLeony Aurora, Jakarta The boy was just five years old, yet he performed the kung fu steps of the drunken god last Friday with great skill.The audience applauded as he twirled around and, with a swift strike, ended up lying on the red carpet.

TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Pop Music8:00 Family's Skill8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

Delible ink used in presidential election

Delible ink used in presidential electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/Yogyakarta The use of delible ink marred the presidential election on Monday, with the General Elections Commission (KPU) vowing to demand an explanation from the four companies appointed to supply the poll material.

*Business observers cautiously laud peaceful election Page 2

*Business observers cautiously laud peaceful election Page 2 *Police await Mega's OK to grill lawmaker Page 5 *Can the UN succeed with its global antigraft drive? Page 7 *Transport council not going anywhere: Expert Page 8 *Iraqi PM pledges no interference in Saddam's trial Page 10 *Greece crowned...

Suspects named in Jambi graft case

Suspects named in Jambi graft caseJon Afrizal, Jambi Jambi Police announced on Monday they have named three suspects in a Rp 5.2 billion (US$577,777) graft case in Sarolangung regency.The money was allocated in the regental budget to finance the Ponton port development project.

Police vow to get tough on vice

Police vow to get tough on vice BOGOR: Bogor Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito promised to get tough on gambling and prostitution in the municipality."Just wait and see what we do in the near future," he said following a commemoration ceremony on Saturday for the National Police's anniversary.

Minor violations mark first direct presidential election

Minor violations mark first direct presidential electionThe Jakarta Post, Surakarta/Padang/Jakarta Violations ranging from allegations of bribery to providing underage people with fake IDs occurred across the country during Monday's election.

Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay elections

Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay electionsThe Jakarta Post, Padang/Medan/Kupang Bad weather and increased volcanic activity have meant voting was delayed in remote villages in Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggarra on Monday.

NGO questions budget for market renovation

NGO questions budget for market renovation The Tangerang Government Watch (TGW) organization questioned the municipality's decision to disburse funds of Rp 2.8 billion (US$297,872) out of its annual budget for the renovation of Pasar Anyar.

Subway system suggested

Subway system suggestedFrom Koran TempoThe time has come for Jakarta to build a subway system and road tunnels to overcome traffic jams and the growing number of motor vehicles in the city.These means of public transportation can be found in nearly all capital cities in the world and, in my view,...

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004 Performances* Concert Nyanyian Seni by students of UPI, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m., July 7. * Sundanese Traditional Performances, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl.

1. ELECT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. ELECT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Business observers cautiously laud peaceful election 2. PANWAS: 2 LINES, 27 COUNTS Minor violations mar first direct presidential election 3. SUSUL: 2 LINEs, 32 COUNTS Pope on mountain holiday to rest 4. TOKYO: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS Megawati asked to host reunion 5.

Bogor mayor warns officials on schools

Bogor mayor warns officials on schools BOGOR: A circular from Mayor Diani Boediarto has become the talk of city officials, especially those with children about to enter new schools.All agency heads and civil servants received the circular on school admissions on June 24.

Oil rises, as OPEC may delay output hike

Oil rises, as OPEC may delay output hikeAgence France-Presse, London Oil prices rose on Monday amid increasing signs that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) could hold back on a planned production hike next month.

Analysts see brief rally in JSX

Analysts see brief rally in JSXThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Monday's peaceful presidential elections will provide positive sentiment for the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), but that will likely be temporary as market players realize that the true battle lies ahead in the second-round election in...

Environmentalists to sue regent over reclamation

Environmentalists to sue regent over reclamationMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Environmentalists from the group Public Interest Environmental Lawyers (Piels) will file a lawsuit against Regent Ismet Iskandar over environmental damage caused by reclamation works at Dadap beach, Kosambi district.

Transport council 'not going anywhere'

Transport council 'not going anywhere'Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Urban activists and transportation observers criticized the laggard establishment of the bylaw-sanctioned City Transportation Council amid concerns that high-cost transportation projects carried out by the administration this year...

Indramayu probes attacks on officials

Indramayu probes attacks on officials INDRAMAYU, West Java: The Indramayu administration will immediately investigate an attack on two of its official cars by a mob in Rancamulya village, Gabuswetan district, officials said on Monday.