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Refugee numbers hit 48,000 as Aceh war efforts intensify

Refugee numbers hit 48,000 as Aceh war efforts intensifyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe, Aceh The number of Acehnese who have fled their homes has soared to 48,000 as the Indonesian military (TNI) intensifies its operations in the province.

An unholy alliance: Golkar with Cak Nur candidacy

An unholy alliance: Golkar with Cak Nur candidacyMeidyatama Suryodiningrat Analyst JakartaNews of the affirmation by Nurcholish Madjid, better known as Cak Nur, that he would enter the Golkar Party convention process in a bid to secure a presidential nomination has been met with incredulity,...

Tommy review to begin on Wednesday

Tommy review to begin on WednesdayAgus Maryono and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap/Jakarta The Cilacap District Court has responded swiftly to a review request filed by convicted criminal Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra by setting the first day of hearing for Wednesday, barely one week...

Governor declared suspect

Governor declared suspect KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Kupang Police have declared East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo a suspect in a corruption case involving a health facility project worth Rp 15 billion (US$1.83 million), causing the state to suffer Rp 3.83 billion in losses.

Investigation continues into U.S. jets intrusion

Investigation continues into U.S. jets intrusionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concern over the possible unauthorized entry on Thursday of five United States' F-18 Hornet warplanes into Indonesian airspace continues as an investigation into the case goes on.U.S.

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(Advertorial)Made in Batam, for IranIn the bilateral economic relationship between Indonesia and Iran, exports from Indonesia were previously limited to commodities like clove, coffee and sugar. The relationship has changed for the better since the visit of Iranian Ambassador to Indonesia, Shaban...

'Reregistration aims to improve filing system'

'Reregistration aims to improve filing system' The government began its nationwide reregistration of civil servants last week. Some analysts have called it a screening program, as the minister of home affairs said the program also was aimed at testing the loyalty of civil servants to the unitary...

Presidential elections bill favors only big parties

Presidential elections bill favors only big partiesKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe decision made by the factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) to maintain limitations on presidential candidacy contradicts the 1945 Constitution and may deter opportunities for a real change, away...

'RRI' to have new board of directors

'RRI' to have new board of directors JAKARTA: State-owned Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) will have a new board of directors soon, pending a decision by State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi.

Belgian investor to build animal feed plant

Belgian investor to build animal feed plant MAKASSAR: A Belgian investor is planning to build a Rp 10 billion (US$1.2 million) animal feed plant this year in Barru and Enrekang districts, South Sulawesi.

Presidential elections bill favors big parties: Observes

Presidential elections bill favors big parties: ObservesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The decision made by the factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) to maintain limitations on presidential candidacy contradicts the 1945 Constitution and may deter opportunities for a real...

The future of our children

The future of our children Indonesian students rank among the lowest in basic skills compared to their peers in other countries, according to a recently published survey of 15-year-olds. The research, which covered 43 countries on five continents, was conducted by UNESCO's Program for International...

Balinese protest against WWF

Balinese protest against WWF DENPASAR, Bali: Around 100 people from the Desa Adat (customary village) in Tanjung Benoa staged a protest at the Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Wallacea Bio-Region office here on Saturday, demanding the government revoke the anti-turtle poaching regulation.

Adianto P Simamora

Adianto P Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta Although a plan by Indonesia and Vietnam, the world's biggest coffee producers, to limit robusta coffee exports has yet to come into effect, the price of the commodity had increased sharply over the past week, the Association of Indonesian Coffee...

'2m RI women have abortions each year'

'2m RI women have abortions each year'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An estimated two million Indonesians have abortions each year, mainly through unsafe procedures, a researcher told an abortion seminar in Yogyakarta on Saturday.

* Headlines:'2m RI women have abortions each year' 2

* Headlines:'2m RI women have abortions each year' 2 * National:Alumni urge YLBHI to introspect and change4 * Archipelago:Distribute autonomy funds fairly: Regent 5 * Opinion:Releasing Suu Kyi the only viable option 7 * City:80 families not compensated for lost land 8 * Sports:Woods extends lead at...

Video Art Festival, the first of its kind

Video Art Festival, the first of its kindJohn Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta This week, Galeri Nasional in Central Jakarta will not be the same place as you may have imagined before, at least from the public perspective.

Cofounder of UMNO dies

Cofounder of UMNO diesMALAYSIA: Sulaiman Ninam Shah, a founding member of Malaysia's ruling United Malays National Organization (UMNO), has died of leukemia, news reports said on Sunday. He was 83.Sulaiman helped establish UMNO in the 1940s and became the party's permanent chairman in 1975.

Two missing marines found dead

Two missing marines found dead KENDARI: Two marines Second Sgt. Pungki and Chief Sgt. Joko Susilo were found dead, in the Tiworo straits, Muna district, Southeast Sulawesi on Saturday morning.The two bodies were sent to Kendari, as reported by the chief of security officer Second Lt.

'TVRI' comments on blue movies

'TVRI' comments on blue moviesFrom KompasIn response to the frequent public complaints about the appearance of blue movies on TVRI's Program 2 over the last few months, we would like to clarify that the broadcasts, found before and after Program 2, come from ordinary VCD players.

Economics: Revolts from inside of the Citadel

Economics: Revolts from inside of the CitadelB. Herry-Priyono, Lecturer, Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta An important historic event is happening right under our noses, but it seems to have escaped the attention of the Indonesian media.

Tolerance is getting more costly

Tolerance is getting more costly There is this irksome joke which goes like, Indonesians differ from Westerners in that when the latter get up in the morning, they think of what they have to do, while the former think of what they have to destroy.The joke is absolutely untrue.

Three athletes injured in explosion: Three women volleyball

Three athletes injured in explosion: Three women volleyball players suffered serious injuries to their hands and legs when a homemade bomb exploded prior to a volleyball match at the Singalodra indoor stadium in Indramayu regency, West Java, on Sunday.

Singapore in trade dispute over Indonesian export figures

Singapore in trade dispute over Indonesian export figures Agence France-Presse SingaporeSingapore and neighboring Indonesia are in dispute over discrepancies in their bilateral trade figures, it emerged Sunday. The two have clashed over an apparent 2.

China, an opportunity and a challenge

China, an opportunity and a challengeThe Jakarta Post Jakarta China's rapid economic rise of the last 10 years presents an opportunity for global companies. But while it can be a lucrative market, it is also a fiercely competitive market, according to Jonathan R.

2. ASIA 2 x 30

2. ASIA 2 x 30 Downloading for mobiles a billion-dollar industry in Asia 3. PHILIPP 1 x Manila expects to price global bond 'in days'

Governor declared suspect

Governor declared suspect KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Kupang Police have declared East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo a suspect in a corruption case involving a health facility project worth Rp 15 billion (US$1.83 million), causing the state to suffer Rp 3.83 billion in losses.

Government expected to resolve PKB dispute

Government expected to resolve PKB disputeMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang The government has decided to pick one of two rival groups within the National Awakening Party (PKB) as the legitimate representative of the party to run for the upcoming election.

Getting Online On The Road With Bluetooth

Getting Online On The Road With BluetoothVishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.comLife as a road warrior in Jakarta is getting easier. As more and more people go online, businesses are beginning to see the benefits of information technology and the Internet.

Getting online on the road with Bluetooth technology

Getting online on the road with Bluetooth technologyVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com Life as a road warrior in Jakarta is getting easier. As more and more people go online, businesses are beginning to see the benefits of information technology and the Internet.

ASEM finance ministers' meeting gets underway

ASEM finance ministers' meeting gets underwayDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The fifth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) for finance ministers opened here on Saturday amid the current uncertainties and challenges facing the global economy.

Rika puts her stamp on evening wear

Rika puts her stamp on evening wearMuara Bagdja, Contributor, Jakarta Rika Sulaiman knows that, like it or not, fashion designers cannot let their designs speak for themselves. Sooner or later, they have to grab the public's attention and put a face to their brand.

Singapore roars back after silence of SARS

Singapore roars back after silence of SARSMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The masks are off in Singapore and the island-state is trying its best to get local residents and travelers back into its shops, restaurants and hotels after the damage done by Severe Acute Respiratory...

Djenar keeps tales short but not so sweet

Djenar keeps tales short but not so sweetHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Writer Djenar Maesa Ayu had taken up residence in the corner of QB bookstore, Central Jakarta, with the tool of her trade, an Apple iBook, beside her, in black tanktop and denim outfit, a pack of cigarettes and a glass...

JakArt founder David wants art to reach everyone

JakArt founder David wants art to reach everyoneJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta Mikhail David's training ground for the headaches and snafus that come with organizing a major art event was a small Greek-themed restaurant tucked away in a corner of the prerenovation Ratu Plaza in Central Jakarta.

Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, July 6, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, July 6, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 25. * Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jln Kemang Raya 10A (Tel.

Indonesia's insulation from HIV/AIDS wears thin

Indonesia's insulation from HIV/AIDS wears thinPeter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta Cultural and religious norms may have spared Indonesia from an HIV/AIDS epidemic for the past two decades but, experts worry, those same factors could get in the way now that the deadly virus is finally...

Cat fanciers show how the other half live

Cat fanciers show how the other half liveSri Ramadhani, Contributor, Jakarta Best dressed and best in show were among the categories when the Indonesian Cat Association (ICA) marked its official founding at Blok M mall in South Jakarta last month.

Lights of fancy

Lights of fancy Entering the imposing gate at the Suzhou Lantern Festival 2003 at the Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, is like stepping into a little corner of China.Situated in the Pasar Gambir section of the fairground, the festival features beautifully designed silk lanterns in all...

12 rebels killed in Aceh, 'RCTI' minivan found

12 rebels killed in Aceh, 'RCTI' minivan foundAan Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumauwe, Aceh At the start of the seventh week of the military offensive against the separatists in Aceh, troops killed 12 more rebels in a crackdown on the Free Aceh Movement's strongholds in the resource-rich...

Giving time-out for the body, mind and soul

Giving time-out for the body, mind and soul Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta A soothing scent from an aromatherapy oil, coupled with relaxing massage and soft music almost made Dea, 29, fall asleep during her two-hour spa treatment at Griya Natura, one of the mushrooming spa centers in Jakarta.

Bali spas, a feast of rejuvenating treatments

Bali spas, a feast of rejuvenating treatmentsI Wayan Juniartha and Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali Bali is undoubtedly a haven for spa-lovers. From luxurious spas in five-star hotels to small ones nestled among surf shops along the Kuta tourist strip, the "island of the gods" offers...

Playboys, rock stars and pretty boys come out in Paris

Playboys, rock stars and pretty boys come out in ParisDominique Ageorges, Agence France-Presse, Paris With skin-tight waistcoats and a color palette based on skin tone, Jean-Paul Gaultier unveiled a menswear collection for next summer that expertly complemented the launch of his men's cosmetics...

Singapore Flings

Singapore Flings* Great Singapore Sale 2003 -- Until July 13.* 10th Singapore International Piano Festival at Victoria Concert Hall from July 10 - July 13.* Ublues Fest 203 at Fort Canning Park from July 12 to July 13.

TV Program: Sunday, July 6, 2003

TV Program: Sunday, July 6, 2003.TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English New Service8:30 Beauty and Fresh9:30 Children's Program: Bando11:00 Variety Show: Maskum Show12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang12:30 Traditional Comedy: Mustika Campur Sari2:00 English for Fun3:30 Religious...

Lights of fancy

Lights of fancyEntering the imposing gate at the Suzhou Lantern Festival 2003 at the Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, is like stepping into a little corner of China.Situated in the Pasar Gambir section of the fairground, the festival features beautifully designed silk lanterns in all...

Sleepy island a home to boatbuilding tradition

Sleepy island a home to boatbuilding tradition Pagerungan Kecil island is so far from mainland Java that it takes several tiring days and changes of transportation to get there.But this remote backwater is playing a crucial part of a landmark event in Indonesian maritime history.

Animal shelter provides love, affection and care for strays

Animal shelter provides love, affection and care for straysMaria Kegel, Contributor, Jakarta Every Sunday for the past 10 years or so, frantic barking could be heard from within Pondok Pengayom Satwa animal shelter, as the dogs that are not penned up rushed to the front door.

Author Herlina brings taboo issue out of the closet in debut novel

Author Herlina brings taboo issue out of the closet in debut novelJock Paul, Contributor, Jakarta A mere 21 years of age, bespectacled and wearing an Islamic headscarf, Herlina Tien Suhesti seems an unlikely figure to emerge as a champion of the gay community.

What are the qualities that make the ideal VJ?

What are the qualities that make the ideal VJ?Leo S. Wahyudi, Contributor, Jakarta There is a lot of prestige about being a VJ. Hey, who wouldn't want all their relatives, friends and the people who gave them the brush off in high school to watch them on TV day in and day out.