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Back to the future?

Back to the future? The government's denial that it did not intend to reinstate loyalty screening tests for all civil servants must, no doubt, have elicited a deep sigh of relief from millions of Indonesians.

Indonesia negligent over its maritime boundaries

Indonesia negligent over its maritime boundaries After 25 years of negotiations, Indonesia and Vietnam signed an agreement on their maritime boundary during President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to Hanoi last month.

`Malaysian' tricksters arrested for fraud

`Malaysian' tricksters arrested for fraudDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police said on Thursday they had arrested three tricksters pretending to be Malaysians who tricked their victims here into exchanging their money and other belongings with the suspects' outdated Brazilian pesos.

Indonesia to host fifth ASEM-FFM meeting in Bali

Indonesia to host fifth ASEM-FFM meeting in BaliDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poverty alleviation will be high on the agenda of the fifth Asia-Europe Finance Ministers Meeting (ASEM-FMM) in Bali from Saturday through Sunday.

Universities' new

Universities' new status in spotlightFrom RepublikaThe status change of several state tertiary institutions into legal entities (BHMN) entails the condition that they should become more independent in providing education and enhancing its quality.

* Headlines: RI negligence over its maritime boundaries 2

* Headlines: RI negligence over its maritime boundaries 2 * National: Tommy seeks review of murder conviction 4 * Archipelago: Japanese govt sued over power project 5 * Opinion: Human rights body must win back public trust7 * City: Public toilets turn scary 8 * Sports: Vancouver celebrates Olympics...

Council to summon big-time polluters

Council to summon big-time pollutersThe Jakarta Post, Bekasi Concerned about water pollution in Bekasi, the municipal council said on Thursday it would summon the directors of companies, who allegedly broke their promise to install industrial waste processing facilities at their plants.

`We can't rely on police in dealing with cases'

`We can't rely on police in dealing with cases' Blackmail, extortion and bribery. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between the police and the criminals. And as long as the police continue to hold out their hands, touching citizens for "cigarette money", they will suffer image problems.

Simmering city angst boils over

Simmering city angst boils over JAKARTA: A group of teenagers on their way home from the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Central Jakarta got into a shouting match that ended in a beating by two bamboo-wielding homeless men who were teasing them as they passed by Gate 7 of the complex on Wednesday...

Durian condom penetrating market

Durian condom penetrating marketZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Wouldn't it hurt?" asked a man, who had the notion that it was a durian-textured condom launched on Thursday and not a condom that has the scent of the spiky fruit.

Overnight leaders extend gains at golf tournament

Overnight leaders extend gains at golf tournamentRobert Soelistyo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite shooting disappointing par 72s in Thursday's third round of the 9th Damai Indah-Panin Bank Asean Junior Golf Championships, the two overnight leaders in the A Division lengthened their lead atop the...

Surrendered GAM rebels express fears over their safety

Surrendered GAM rebels express fears over their safetyNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Ninety-nine people fill the Military Police detention camp for former members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group. All have surrendered but not everyone is a GAM member.

[b]Biodiversity,

Biodiversity, key to sustaining life on earth Satyawan Wardhana Head, Biosafety Division State Ministry of Environment Jakarta 2. Achmad -- Human rights body must win back public trust 2 x 21Human rights body must win back public trust Achmad Ali Professor of Law Hasanuddin University Makassar,...

4 x 11

4 x 11 'Malaysian' tricksters arrested for fraud JP/8/TOILET1 x 23 Public toilets turn scary JP/8/duren1 x 29 Durian condom penetrating market JP/8/LIMBAH1 x 33 Council to summon big-time polluters JP/8/speakup1 x 45 'We can't rely on police in dealing with cases'

Christine Hakim shines with hard work

Christine Hakim shines with hard workTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Because she is not a star, she is a true artist. A star shines only when there is a source of light, perhaps because of beauty, courage.

Witnesses say Ba'asyir as leader of Jamaah Islamiyah

Witnesses say Ba'asyir as leader of Jamaah IslamiyahMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A terror suspect dealt another blow to cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir on Thursday when he testified that the elderly man was the leader of regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).

Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, July 4, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, July 4, 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.

`ASEAN's moves on Suu Kyi's detention will depend on RI'

`ASEAN's moves on Suu Kyi's detention will depend on RI'Agencies, Langkawi, Malaysia/Yangon The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is waiting for incoming head Indonesia to propose further action to pressure Myanmar to release detained prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the...

Americans in Kuwait, RI reminded of threats ahead of July 4:

Americans in Kuwait, RI reminded of threats ahead of July 4: Americans in Kuwait and Indonesia have been reminded of continuing terrorist threats as they prepare to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day holiday this week, the State Department said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.S.

Nine judges deployed to Aceh

Nine judges deployed to Aceh MEDAN, North Sumatra: The government has sent nine judges to Aceh to try crimes related to separatist activities in the war-torn province.The nine judges previously presiding in district courts in North Sumatra have been reassigned to Aceh after receiving notification...

Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govt

Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govtDirk Beveridge, Associated Press, Hong Kong, China A huge protest against an antisubversion bill highlighted deep fears among the public that Hong Kong's freedoms could be eroded, and prodemocracy lawmakers said on Wednesday the government...

Nationalism and militias

Nationalism and militiasFrom Suara PembaruanThe Indonesian people have to thank God because our founding fathers succeeded in formulating the solid foundation of our state, based on our established ancient culture and tradition.

1. Tambang: 15 x 2 lines

1. Tambang: 15 x 2 linesGovt under fire for mining contracts Public oppose mines in conservation area 2. Mandar: 12 x 3 linesGroup demands new province in Sulawesi3. Pullout: 16 x 2 linesArmy's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua

Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forests

Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forestsIgor O'Neill, Mineral Policy Institute, Sydney Much is at stake in the debate underway in the House of Representatives over plans to permit mining in Indonesia's conservation areas.

ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of origin

ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of originThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to strengthen the position of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in free trade negotiations, an expert has urged the group to reformulate its rules of origin.

President calls for tolerance from Muslim majority

President calls for tolerance from Muslim majorityFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri calls on the Muslim majority in the country to maintain their tolerance towards non-Muslims.

Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nation

Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nationDamien Kingsbury, Senior Lecturer, International Development, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia Just before he died, in 1998 the architect of the military's middle way, Gen.

Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua

Army's elite soldiers pulled out of PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Following increasing allegations of torture and civilian deaths, the Army withdrew on Wednesday 98 of its 158 elite Special Force (Kopassus) and Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) soldiers deployed to...

Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art scene

Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art sceneChristina Schott, Contributor, Berlin The first showing of Indonesia since 1954 at the world's most prestigious contemporary art show the Venice Biennale, almost had to be canceled because the Indonesian government did not pay the rental fee on time.

TNI claims territorial control over Aceh

TNI claims territorial control over AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia Military (TNI) claimed on Wednesday it had control of the Aceh province, six weeks after the launching of the military offensive to quash the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists, but warned quickly that fighting would...

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 3, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 3, 2003.TB.30" 1.0"Exhibition* Painting Three Sides of Me by Kerry Pendergrast at Pranoto's Gallery, Main Road, Ubud (next door to Fed Ex, Tel. 0361 970 827), until July 31.

Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with Russia

Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with RussiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The melee between the House of Representatives and the government over the purchase of Russian Sukhoi jet fighters and copters could hamper efforts by local businesspeople to establish trade networks with the frontier market of...

Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: Rini

Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: RiniKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversies surrounding the purchase of four Sukhoi jet fighters and two assault helicopters entered a new phase on Wednesday after Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi disclosed that President...

Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclear

Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclearTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The fate of private television station RCTI journalist Erza Siregar and cameraman Ferry Santoro remained unclear on Wednesday with both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and separatist...

Garuda reopens flights to some Asian cities

Garuda reopens flights to some Asian citiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flag carrier Garuda has resumed or brought back to normal flights on a number of routes in Asia that had been suspended or had their frequencies reduced following the recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending rates

Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending ratesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) plans to summon the management of some of the country's major banks to discuss problems concerning their reluctance to cut lending rates despite the sharp drop in the central bank's benchmark...

Ford, where is my car?

Ford, where is my car? I ordered a Ford Escape 2 X 4 3000cc at the end of April 2003 through Ford, West Jakarta (ordered through PT. Arisma Dawindo Sarana). At that time, I was promised that the car would be delivered in mid-May.

Govt targets budget surplus by 2005

Govt targets budget surplus by 2005Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said on Wednesday that Indonesia would be able to achieve a state budget surplus by 2005 due to improving fiscal conditions -- something that would finally allow...

Bali bombers claim of being tortured

Bali bombers claim of being tortured JAKARTA: The Muslim Lawyer Team (TPM) asked the National Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday to set up a fact-finding team over the alleged torture by the police of Bali bombing suspects Mukhlas and Imam Samudra.

Govt may revoke chicken leg import ban

Govt may revoke chicken leg import banAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering revoking a two-year ban on chicken leg imports from the United States after the World Trade Organization (WTO) raised concern over the protective measure.

Earthquake rocks Bengkulu

Earthquake rocks Bengkulu BENGKULU CITY: An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked Bengkulu on Wednesday causing panic but no reported injuries.The earthquake occurred at 7:47 a.m. originating from the Indian Ocean, some 295 kilometers southwest of Bengkulu City.

Nessen's mother wants to see detained son

Nessen's mother wants to see detained sonFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta American freelance journalist William Nessen, who is jail in Aceh for visa violations, has received more support from a new front, his mother, but she, like all other foreigners, have been barred by the...

1. PRESS: 2 x 28

1. PRESS: 2 x 28 Fate of 'RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclear 2. NESSEN: 1 x 42 Nessen's mother wants to see detained son 3. LITSUS: 1 x 48 67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty test 4. RAPE: 2 x 30 Soldiers' rape trial to start on Friday in Lhokseumawe 5.

M. Jegathesan

M. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse Langkawi, Malaysia Japan is willing to provide technical and financial aid to ASEAN countries to help them build oil stockpiles and ensure energy security for the region, a senior official said Wednesday.

Antara

AntaraEXAMINING THE EVIDENCE: Two unidentified police officers from East Makassar City Police examine the shattered window after a violent protest by hundreds of youths and activists at the South Sulawesi gubernatorial office.

Man gets six months for insulting VP

Man gets six months for insulting VP SURAKATA, Central Java: Surakata District Court sentenced on Wednesday a 20-year-old man to six months in prison for insulting Vice President Hamzah Haz.The defendant, Totok, of the People's Youth Movement (GPK), burned Hamzah's picture during a rally in front...

Council to investigate city assets

Council to investigate city assetsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing the loss of city assets currently rented by private companies, the City Council's Commission B for economic affairs has agreed to set up a special committee to investigate and secure them.

Aussie hypocrisy over mining in RI forests

Aussie hypocrisy over mining in RI forests Igor O'Neill Mineral Policy Institute Sydney2. Pro3 -- Africa's odious debts 2 X 30 Oppressive regimes bring odious debts to poor African states James K. Boyce and Lionce Ndikumana Project Syndicate3.

67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty test

67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty testNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Amid the military operation to crush the separatist movement in Aceh, the government has begun to screen a total of around 67,000 civil servants in Aceh to ensure their loyalty to the Unitary Republic of...

* Headlines: UK approves rise in arms sales to RI, India 2

* Headlines: UK approves rise in arms sales to RI, India 2 * National: Mega criticized over vigilante issue 4 * Archipelago: Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua 5 * Opinion: Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forests 7 * City: Police discover TNT and 154 bullets in Depok 8 * Sports:...