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Presidential campaign offers mixed blessings for media

Presidential campaign offers mixed blessings for mediaTiarma Siboro and Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Some say the media is benefiting the most from the ongoing presidential campaign. With the billions of rupiah worth of advertising the print and electronic media is getting from the candidates, this may...

Government prepares lawsuits against firms over fires

Government prepares lawsuits against firms over firesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Pekanbaru The government is intensifying efforts to put out wildfires on Sumatra and Kalimantan and preparing lawsuits against farmers and plantation companies blamed for setting the land-clearing blazes, which have...

Mobile laboratory to boost science awareness

Mobile laboratory to boost science awarenessP.C. Naommy Jakarta The government has launched the country's first mobile science laboratory on Thursday, in conjunction with the opening of the second Indonesian Science Festival, to raise the level of scientific learning.

Baihaki defends tanker purchase

Baihaki defends tanker purchaseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president director of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina Baihaki Hakim said the reason for purchasing giant tankers was to reduce the dependency on chartered tankers and free the company from being dictated to by a tanker cartel.

RI's notorious haze

RI's notorious haze Indonesia is ridiculed by the international community every year when the haze from fires caused by slash-and-burn fills the skies of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members.

KL fears pollution figures from haze could hurt economy

KL fears pollution figures from haze could hurt economyAgence France-Presse Kuala LumpurMalaysia said on Thursday air pollution figures would remain a state secret due to fears the economy would be hurt by revealing how much smog from neighboring Indonesia had blanketed parts of the country.

10 arrested for illegal gambling

10 arrested for illegal gambling KUALA LUMPUR : Police arrested nine Malaysians and an Indonesian and seized laptop computers, televisions and other equipment in the latest raid in a crackdown against illegal betting on the Euro 2004 soccer tournament.

Seven foreign teams to join Tour d'Indonesia

Seven foreign teams to join Tour d'IndonesiaEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Seven foreign countries and territories will send teams to the inaugural Tour d'Indonesia in September, according to an official from the Indonesian Cycling Association (ISSI).The race, which is scheduled to take place from Sept.

Athletic hopes rest on Papua project

Athletic hopes rest on Papua project According to Hans Peter Thumm, the Papua project is a six- month scheme consisting of three main activities of talent identification, talent selection and talent promotion, which targets students between the ages of 13 and 14 years.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 24, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 24, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

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2 x 24 Another graft scandal hits S. Sulawesi council JP/5/DRUGS2 x 18 Yogyakarta testing students for drugs Police say bomb suspect Azahari still in Bandung

Shares end higher on blue chip buying

Shares end higher on blue chip buying Shares ended higher on Thursday as institutional funds continued to buy many blue chips to improve their equity portfolio by the end of this month, dealers said.They added that gains across regional markets provided support, but buying was capped by lingering...

Samuel Mansmor policing nature

Samuel Mansmor policing natureTantri Yuliandini, Jakarta One of the winners of this year's annual Kalpataru environmental award, is Samuel Mansmor, a former policeman from Saba Warwe village, East Biak in the Biak Numfor regency of West Papua, who won the category of Environmental Pioneer.

1. ASABA: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS

1. ASABA: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTSGunawan sentenced to death 2. SECURITY: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTSTNI to receive marching orders to quit vital plants3. BLBI: 2 LINE, 21 COUNTSSupreme Court blamed for delay in executing verdict 4. SBKRI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTSGovt confirms SKBRI not required 5.

Schools warned not to collect extra fees

Schools warned not to collect extra fees TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim ordered all state school principals and school boards not to collect extra fees from new students, except those usually collected at the start of the academic year.

New Surakarta sultan named amid deepening intrigue

New Surakarta sultan named amid deepening intrigueBlontank Poer, Surakarta Some children and other family members of Pakubowono XII, the late sultan of Surakarta in Central Java, who passed away earlier this month, announced the name of his successor on Thursday.

Indonesia's sporting world at a crossroad

Indonesia's sporting world at a crossroad As it is home to 220 million people, Indonesia is in an ideal position to become a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world. But poor management in the development program has resulted in some mediocre Indonesian results in regional and international...

'We can only envy other cities'

'We can only envy other cities' Rapid expansion and overcrowding have made Jakarta a difficult place to live in. On the city's 477th official anniversary, the administration must do something to deal with the numerous social problems afflicting the metropolis, particularly poverty.

Pancasila helps sustain unity in Indonesia

Pancasila helps sustain unity in IndonesiaAnthony Paul, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Three cheers for the Indonesian nation-state?No, not yet. But six years after Indonesians wrenched themselves into a new era, it's an appropriate moment for one muted, cautious hurrah.

*Gunawan sentenced to death for father-in-law's murder Page 2

*Gunawan sentenced to death for father-in-law's murder Page 2 *Religious leaders warn govt of chaos in Papua Page 4 *Another graft scandal hits S. Sulawesi council Page 5 *Pancasila helps sustain unity in RI Page 7 *Busway passengers to have parking lot Page 8 *U.S.

Military Police gets new commander

Military Police gets new commander JAKARTA: Col. Otte Ruchiyat was formally named as the commander of the Military Police for the Jakarta Military Command on Thursday, replacing Col. Daud Lallo, who had been in the post for two years.

On civilian-military dichotomy

On civilian-military dichotomyFrom Suara KaryaSome circles are still questioning whether former military leaders can become democratic statesmen, which in my view is unreasonable. All good men strive to make adjustments to their environments and positions to achieve the best in life.

Last year, police distributed leaflets bearing the photographs

Last year, police distributed leaflets bearing the photographs of two of the most wanted men -- Azahari and Noordin -- in hotels and public places in Bandung, as they appealed for the public's help to track down the terrorist suspects.

Future of ASEAN

Future of ASEAN Call it by chance or by design, the flurry of ASEAN meetings starting on Tuesday will coincide with the final week of the one- month long presidential campaign. For incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri who is running for re-election, it will be her last chance to steal the...

Amien to bar ministers from going abroad

Amien to bar ministers from going abroad CIREBON, West Java: Presidential candidate Amien Rais promised his constituents in Cirebon on Thursday that if he were elected president, his first priority would be to temporarily prohibit his ministers from going abroad.

Businessman clarifies

Businessman clarifies 'misleading' reports Tony Hotland JakartaA North Sumatra businessman spoke out on Thursday against news reports about a recent district court verdict he won against British agricultural group Rowe Evans that he said unfairly pictured him in a bad light.

Elderly set criteria for president

Elderly set criteria for president BANDUNG: Residents at Bumi Pertiwi Old Folks' Home in Bandung decided on Thursday their criteria for the ideal president in the upcoming presidential election.The president has to be honest, responsible, trusted, free from corruption and close to the common...

Police mediate company dispute

Police mediate company dispute JAKARTA: North Jakarta Police mediated a dialog on Thursday between PT Lancar Central Logistics (LCL) and drivers, who work for the company on a contractual basis.Cilincing Police chief Comr.

Fabiola Desy Unidjaja

Fabiola Desy Unidjaja JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri is finishing a decree that will give the Indonesian Military (TNI) one year to leave vital installations across the country.During a limited Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Megawati approved the proposal that would leave security...

Water shortages arrive early in Gunungkidul

Water shortages arrive early in Gunungkidul YOGYAKARTA: Villagers in the southern parts of Gunungkidul regency have begun to suffer from water shortages as this year's dry season sets in, an official said on Thursday.

Restive Mount Bromo remains off-limits

Restive Mount Bromo remains off-limits PROBOLINGGO, East Java: Mount Bromo remained closed to the public on Thursday after an eruption last week that killed two tourists, including a Singaporean."The Bromo area is off-limits for one kilometer from the core zone because volcanic activity alert there...

'Govt reluctant to stop torture'

'Govt reluctant to stop torture' JAKARTA: The government is been slammed for lacking seriousness in implementing the United Nations Convention against Torture, which requires an end to state-sponsored torture against citizens, a non-governmental organization says.

Gloria Arroyo declared RP president, seeks unity

Gloria Arroyo declared RP president, seeks unityStuart Grudgings, Reuters, Manila Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, fresh from being declared winner of May's election, reached out to her opponents on Thursday for help in tackling corruption, poverty, insurgencies and a restive military.

Campaign laws 'full of loopholes'

Campaign laws 'full of loopholes'A. Junaidi and Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Various loopholes in the campaign regulations are not only providing presidential candidates with ample opportunity to try to influence voters with gifts, but also making it difficult to properly punish them, according to...

Pertamina plans to take out trash

Pertamina plans to take out trash JAKARTA: State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has signed a contract with waste treatment company PT Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industry (PPLi) in Cileungsi, West Java to treat some 16,000 tons of hazardous waste produced by Pertamina's Balongan Processing unit.

14 arrested over fake excise stickers

14 arrested over fake excise stickersEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police arrested 14 people allegedly involved in a syndicate counterfeiting cigarette excise stickers that in seven years caused trillions of rupiah in state losses.

Several NGOs strive to educate voters

Several NGOs strive to educate votersM. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have taken over from the General Elections Commission (KPU) in educating voters about the unprecedented presidential election.

Rio Tinto signs iron ore deals

Rio Tinto signs iron ore deals SYDNEY: Anglo-Australian resources giant Rio Tinto on Thursday announced it had struck several more long-term iron ore deals with Chinese steel mills to meet the country's continued strong demand for the raw material.

Police say bomb suspect Azahari still in Bandung

Police say bomb suspect Azahari still in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Intelligence suggests that key terror suspect Dr. Azahari is still in Bandung, according to the Bandung metropolitan police.Sr. Comr.

A good time for ASEAN to strengthen its leadership

A good time for ASEAN to strengthen its leadershipBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta ASEAN will hold its 37th ministerial meeting here on June 28 to Aug. 2. An ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) meeting as well as talks with other partners of ASEAN will also take place in between these dates.

School debating contest kicks off

School debating contest kicks offDewi Santoso, Jakarta The second Indonesian Schools Debating Championship (ISDC) opened on Thursday, involving 102 senior high school students who represent 22 provinces across the country.

1. ISAI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24

1. ISAI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Presidential candidates violate TV ad regulations 2. MONEY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 X 28 Many campaign loopholes: Expert 3. BPK: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Candidates say audit agency politicized, uses smear tactics or Audit agency politicized, using smear tactics: Strategist 4.

Prosecutors delay verdict advice

Prosecutors delay verdict advice JAKARTA: The ad hoc human rights tribunal for the Tanjung Priok incident in 1984 was adjourned on Thursday as prosecutors were not ready to make a sentencing recommendation for former Army Special Forces chief Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Muntrasan.

Indonesia must act firmly to push through necessary legal reforms

Indonesia must act firmly to push through necessary legal reformsFrans H. Winarta, Jakarta The rule of law is essentially an idea to achieve justice for the people of any state. The law is a system of values that transforms the cause of justice into a reality and should be recognized as such by the...

Businesspeople vow to be energy efficient

Businesspeople vow to be energy efficientTheresia Sufa, Bogor At least 130 businesspeople promised on Wednesday to cut their energy consumption and support the local administration's energy efficiency campaign to reduce the industrial sector's greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent by 2010.

Aprindo requests review of 3-in-1

Aprindo requests review of 3-in-1 JAKARTA: Association of Indonesian Retailers (Aprindo) chairman Handaka Santosa requested on Thursday that Governor Sutiyoso review the three-in-one traffic policy, as businesspeople in the affected areas had reported a decline in profit.

Govt may sell entire stake in Permata

Govt may sell entire stake in PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government plans to sell its entire stake in Bank Permata, the country's seventh largest bank in terms of assets, to strategic investors this year in a bid to obtain maximum proceeds from the divestment.

Gunawan sentenced to death

Gunawan sentenced to deathUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The North Jakarta District Court sentenced on Thursday defendant Gunawan Santosa to death for masterminding the murder of PT Arena Sarana Bakti (Asaba) president director Boedyharto Angsono and his Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) bodyguard Second Sgt.

Religious leaders warn government of chaos in Papua

Religious leaders warn government of chaos in PapuaRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Papuan religious leaders have warned the government of worsening problems in the province if Jakarta fails properly to implement special autonomy for the far-flung region.

Busway passengers to have parking lot

Busway passengers to have parking lotDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The Jakarta administration plans to transform the old compound of the South Jakarta municipal administration on Jl. Trunojoyo, South Jakarta, to a parking area for busway passengers.