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Roy to enter race for Jakarta governor

Roy to enter race for Jakarta governor The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI Perjuangan) central board deputy chairman Roy B.B. Janis obtained an application form to run as a city gubernatorial candidate at the City Council on Tuesday.

JAKARTA: The country's largest instant noodle and cooking oil

JAKARTA: The country's largest instant noodle and cooking oil producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur expects its revenue and net profit to both grow around 15 percent this year, its Chief Executive Eva Riyanti Hutapea said Tuesday. Indofood's first quarter net profit rose to Rp 308.6 billion (US$35.

Public complain over ID cards' cost

Public complain over ID cards' cost The city administration has announced that residents will not be charged when applying for ID cards. But the reality of the situation is quite different. A number of people told The Jakarta Post they were forced to pay for their ID cards.

World is watching Myanmar junta

World is watching Myanmar juntaThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore When Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was given her freedom on May 6, the military government said she could go anywhere she wanted.

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Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter Indonesia Debate on sovereignty moves on from SukarnoMax Lane Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia 2.

Military told to quit politics

Military told to quit politicsBerni K. Moestafa and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Should a state institution such as the ministry of finance or the ministry of health get seats in the House of Representatives?By the same token, should the military get seats in the House? The answer is a...

On press law

On press law With regard to your article Government and the House in favor of media restriction in The Jakarta Post of May 29, I must say that as an editor and journalist that the domestic press have only themselves to blame for any contemplated revisions of the press law.

When will fuel prices go down?

When will fuel prices go down?From Rakyat MerdekaThe government has raised the price of fuel as part of a grand strategy to abolish the fuel subsidy in 2004 and improve the government's financial position.

Five perish in house fire

Five perish in house fire SURABAYA: Five members of the same family died after their house in Krebangan subdistrict, North Surabaya, was engulfed by flames early on Tuesday.Local police chief, Adj. Comr.

1. Poso ---- 2x21

1. Poso ---- 2x21 Poso life back to normal despite recent incidents 2. Zamboan -- 2x22 Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern Philippines 3. Pan-Asia --- 2x26 New regional forum launched amid skepticism over benefits ============= 4. Heads 5. Cap 6. AD

Yogyakarta to host world walk event

Yogyakarta to host world walk event JAKARTA: The sultanate town of Yogyakarta, about 500 kilometers southeast of here, will host an International Fun Walk for a third consecutive time since 2000, the organizing committee said here on Tuesday.The event, which will run for two days from Sept.

S. Sulawesi renews fight for Tonasa's spin-off

S. Sulawesi renews fight for Tonasa's spin-offAri Arief, The Jakarta Post, Makassar South Sulawesi Governor HZB Palaguna said the provincial administration and the management of state-owned cement factory PT Semen Tonasa were committed to fight for the company's spin- off from PT Semen Gresik in...

Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern Philippines

Four Indonesians kidnapped near southern PhilippinesAgence France-Presse, Zamboanga, Philippines Four Indonesian tugboat crewmen were kidnapped in waters off the southern Philippines by suspected Muslim Abu Sayyaf guerrillas, officials said on Tuesday.

Former coach places odds against Indonesia's chances

Former coach places odds against Indonesia's chancesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's former national volleyball team coach has proclaimed Thailand, which registered its second win on Tuesday, to be the odds-on favorite to beat Indonesia in the ASEAN Men's Junior Volleyball...

Poso returns to normal despite recent incidents

Poso returns to normal despite recent incidentsJupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Poso, Central Sulawesi Six months after the signing of the Malino peace deal the situation in the Central Sulawesi town of Poso is returning to normal, despite the recent series of incidents that have claimed dozens of lives.

Extra courses needed for university admission test

Extra courses needed for university admission testDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years of study at high school are apparently not enough for students to prepare themselves for the university admission test. Most of them, who lack confidence, even take additional lessons.

Mahathir denounces PAS and pledges to block 'syariah' law

Mahathir denounces PAS and pledges to block 'syariah' lawAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday vowed to block an opposition party's plan to introduce Islamic Sharia law and warned its leaders they could be headed for hell.

Projects under Agum Gumelar

Projects under Agum Gumelar A number of projects at the transportation ministry -- from the expansion of the Juanda airport to port constructions -- have come under the spotlight of some inquisitive circles.

Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard

Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country.

Choosing the most suitable baby formula

Choosing the most suitable baby formulaDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com The end result of the many studies on infant growth and nutrition has been the production and vast improvement in infant formula.

Man dies in third revenge attack attempt

Man dies in third revenge attack attempt A man blew himself up when he rammed his blue Toyota Kijang into a silver Mitsubishi Gallant parked in front of jamu (herbal medicine) maker Sido Muncul's office at Jl. Cipete Raya No. 81, South Jakarta, on Tuesday at around 3 p.m.

Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta

Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks.

* Headlines: New directive may raise tension in Aceh 2

* Headlines: New directive may raise tension in Aceh 2 * National:'President responsible for Banpres'4 * Archipelago: Ferry owners demand fare hike5 * Opinion:Globalizing debate on IMF: Enter RI 6 * City: 'Forced evictions violate human rights' 8 * World: Violence strikes PNG elections 9 * Sports:...

1,500 workers rally in Tangerang

1,500 workers rally in Tangerang TANGERANG: some 1500 workers of PT Indorama, a garment producer on Jl. Imam Bonjol in Tangerang, staged a rally at the municipal administration office on Tuesday, demanding an improvement to their welfare.

Buloggate II a stale joke?

Buloggate II a stale joke? From Rakyat Merdeka A court hearing in a new corruption case involving Bulog non- budgetary funds, in which Akbar Tandjung, Dadang Sukandar and Winfried Simatupang are the defendants with some legal experts having been summoned as expert witnesses, is really cause for...

Join secretariat needed to promote religious harmony

Join secretariat needed to promote religious harmonyMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders together with the House of Representatives have agreed on the need to establish a joint office to promote religious harmony across the country.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April , 2002:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Incongruous judgment

Incongruous judgment The unbelievably absurd judgment meted out by the Commercial Court last week in the bankruptcy petition against PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) only served to strengthen the public's perception of how hopelessly corrupt and incompetent is the country's court system.

World Press Photo 2002 in Yogyakarta

World Press Photo 2002 in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: A photo display and a discussion on press photos, the media and humanity are part of the program for World Press Photo 2002, to be held at the Vredeburg Fort Museum in Yogyakarta from June 16 through June 22.

House shows ineptitude by leaking information

House shows ineptitude by leaking informationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has once again demonstrated its incompetence after Commission I members leaked the result of their closed-door hearing with 27 ambassadorial candidates to the media.

TV Program: Wednesday, June 19, 2002

TV Program: Wednesday, June 19, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program9:30 Cooking Program10:00 Technology10:30 Documentary11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Documentary3:00 Quiz3:30 Cartoon4:30 Music5:00 The Brilliant6:00...

Tourists yes... but environment first

Tourists yes... but environment first Dean Yates Reuters Selemadeg Kaja, Bali Staring at the terraced green rice fields that drop away into the distance, Putu Mahardika ponders how to tap the tourist trade on Indonesia's Bali island without harming his village's pristine environment.

BRI 14040 offers quick and easy

BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the...

Amien opposes cabinet change

Amien opposes cabinet change JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) chairman Amien Rais urged President Megawati on Tuesday not to heed growing calls for her to replace some of her cabinet ministers.He warned that a cabinet shakeup could lead to political instability in the country.

Education bill to foster nationalism, human values

Education bill to foster nationalism, human valuesEdith Hartanto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many wonder why young Indonesians today fail to reach the level of intellectual capacity that the youth had during the era of their founding fathers.

Dow Jones

Dow Jones Singapore U.S. energy major Unocal Corp. and project finance directors from two major banks gave an upbeat assessment of Indonesia's investment climate for oil and gas Tuesday, but remained cautious on the prospects for the country's power sector.

Government to resume mega projects

Government to resume mega projectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said on Tuesday that the government would recommence the development of several mega projects at the end of next month as the country's economic fundamentals had improved.

PALYJA to double investment

PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supplyPT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.

The IMF is not everything

The IMF is not everything The Indonesians seem to have only a few choices left in their relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is perhaps what is underlying the refusal of Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti to end Indonesia's contract with the IMF.

New paradise found in Kemang 'barn'

New paradise found in Kemang 'barn'Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta I suppose it wouldn't be going too far to say that the essential ingredients that make up any fine restaurant can basically be boiled down to four elements: taste, style, atmosphere and service.

Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strike

Ferry owners demand fare hike, threaten to strikeOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Sea transportation between Bakauheni in Lampung province and Merak in Banten province could be paralyzed soon as the local union of ferry operators has threatened to stop services until the...

Elementary schools for Dayak tribe

Elementary schools for Dayak tribe BARABAI, South Kalimantan: The Hulu Sungai Tengah administration has allocated approximately Rp 1.8 billion for the renovation and construction of elementary schools for members of the Dayak tribe living in the area of Meratus mountain.

City stops registration fees in schools

City stops registration fees in schoolsAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration announced on Tuesday its new policy of exempting all students of state junior and senior high schools from paying registration fees beginning this year.

Home minister accused of fraud

Home minister accused of fraud JAKARTA: A member of the Regional Autonomy Consultative Council (DPOD) Tabrani Rab reported Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno to the Jakarta Police office Tuesday for public deception, action unbecoming of a minister and fraud.

I got my documents back

I got my documents back After waiting for so long, I got my documents back. This is indeed an unexpected blessing, as I never dreamed about getting them again. And thus my gratitude to the National Land Agency (BPN).

Rp 400m Bulog fund set for Habibie campaign

Rp 400m Bulog fund set for Habibie campaignMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan approved the disbursement of Rp 400 million from the agency's non-budgetary funds to finance a project to influence media coverage to...

Reasons why legislators couldn't care less

Reasons why legislators couldn't care lessMoch. N. Kurniawan and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the past two years the public has learned to live with a legislature with a lackadaisical attitude toward doing their job in producing much needed laws.

Slovakia offers RI military equipment

Slovakia offers RI military equipment JAKARTA: The Slovakian government has offered to extend its military cooperation with its Indonesia, particularly in the selling of military equipment."The Slovakian government wants greater military cooperation with Indonesia," director general for defense...

Manulife releases video footage showing 'extortion attempt'

Manulife releases video footage showing 'extortion attempt'Ahmad Pathoni, Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Canadian insurance giant Manulife Financial Corp. hit back on Tuesday in its bitter legal feud with former Indonesian partner the Dharmala Group, releasing secretly-filmed video footage of what...

Israel's 'Berlin Wall' may lead to massacres

Israel's 'Berlin Wall' may lead to massacres Israeli bulldozers flattened ground Sunday for an electronic fence that is planned to run the entire length of the West Bank -- a disputed project said to be aimed at protecting Israelis from Palestinian bombers. The Jakarta Post contributor Santi W.E.