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Clean water still a luxury for many Jakartans

Clean water still a luxury for many JakartansDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Lieswati, 27, clean water is truly a luxury as every night she must stay up to fill several buckets and a bath tub with water for the family's daily needs due to the poor tap water supply.

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;JP ANPAv..r.. Photo-gold-beginners Feature photo for FOCUS ISSUEJP/Arief Hidayat GOLF FOR BEGINNERS: A group of women take part in a golf lesson at a course near Jakarta. Golf is now becoming more and more popular for women and children.

House may agree soon on elections

House may agree soon on electionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislators have moved from a hotel to another to deliberate on the presidential election bill, but no agreement has been reached on some contentious issues.

Inmate dies of heart attack

Inmate dies of heart attack BOGOR: An inmate serving a two-year jail term for robbery died on Friday in the emergency unit of the Indonesian Red Cross hospital here following a heart attack.Dr. Zaelani, a health officer in Paledang penitentiary, told The Jakarta Post that the patient, Ambrian Azis...

School 'donations' may be capped

School 'donations' may be capped JAKARTA: The City Council has said it would propose that Governor Sutiyoso revoke Decree No. 643/1995 in order to limit the amount of money collected by schools from parents.

UGM says admission fee of Rp 5m justified

UGM says admission fee of Rp 5m justifiedSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Rector of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Sofian Effendi denied accusations that the institution was turning into a business venture which charged too much money.

Sulawesi proposes new province

Sulawesi proposes new province MAKASSAR: The declaration of Luwu province will take place in its capital, Palopo, on June 28, adding to Indonesia's list of 32 provinces.A number of activities are scheduled to mark the declaration of the province, at its four main cities, Palopo, Belopa, Masamba and...

More complaints

More complaints about toll roads From Media IndonesiaDuring peak hours in the afternoon, when traffic is heavy on the Tegal Parang flyover, toll roads in the city are considerably congested, causing traffic jams as far as Hotel Maharaja and the intersection between Jl. Kuningan and Jl.

Southeast Asian countries' quest for single market on the rocks

Southeast Asian countries' quest for single market on the rocksP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Phnom Penh When Southeast Asian nations began tearing down tariff barriers for manufactured products a decade ago, little did they expect a near shakeout of the region's bustling traditional liquor...

Hazardous waste a threat in RI's major cities: WB expert

Hazardous waste a threat in RI's major cities: WB expertMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hazardous industrial waste is becoming an increasing threat to the country's biggest cities, including Jakarta, Semarang in Central Java, and Surabaya in East Java, according to an expert.

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checked Phenomenal cigarette marketing continues despite pressureMahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta Today's cigarette -- tobacco rolled in paper -- may have had its beginnings in what was "conceived" by some members of an Egyptian cannon crew in 1832 during the siege of Acre.

Asian ministers agree to promote bond markets

Asian ministers agree to promote bond marketsGrant Peck, Associated Press, Chiang Mai Foreign ministers from 18 Asian countries on Sunday agreed to promote bond markets in the region to avoid another financial crisis of the kind that devastated regional economies six years ago.

Residents complain about astronomical school fees

Residents complain about astronomical school feesZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Did the fierce debate and demonstration last week on the educational bill mention anything about how expensive schooling is in Jakarta?" Syarief, 43, a parking attendant, asked The Jakarta Post on Friday.

Global carmakers forecast scorching growth in India's auto market

Global carmakers forecast scorching growth in India's auto marketJay Shankar, Bangalor, India Global carmakers have stepped on the gas in India, forecasting fast-paced growth in a market they say is wide open.

Megawati arrives in Tokyo to begin four-day visit

Megawati arrives in Tokyo to begin four-day visitAgencies, Jakarta Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Tokyo on Sunday for a four-day state visit to boost bilateral relations, including trade.

PKN, a lifeboat for Alwi's PKB

PKN, a lifeboat for Alwi's PKB JAKARTA: Alwi Shihab officially introduced the National Awakening Party (PKN) on Saturday as a possible new name (in Bahasa Indonesia) for his National Awakening Party (PKB).The new name was officially announced last week, during the party's plenary meeting.

1. ACEH: 1 x 35

1. ACEH: 1 x 35 TNI deploys British tanks to Aceh 2. SCREEN: 1 x 35 Govt to screen all civil servants 3. JAKARTA: 4 x 13 Jakarta's anniversary climax missing festive mood

The airline industry: Predatory practices?

The airline industry: Predatory practices?Lalu A. Damanhuri, Infrastructure Planning & Development Specialist, Committee for Infrastructure Development Policy (KKPPI), Jakarta With the promulgation of government regulation PP No.

Cool response given to Tj. Priok trial

Cool response given to Tj. Priok trialMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The poor record of the country's human rights tribunal in handling the 1999 East Timor bloodshed has produced ample reason for suspicion over the government's plan to present the long- awaited hearing into the...

More complaints about toll roads

More complaints about toll roadsFrom Media IndonesiaDuring peak hours in the afternoon, when traffic is heavy on the Tegal Parang flyover, toll roads in the city are considerably congested, causing traffic jams as far as Hotel Maharaja and the intersection between Jl. Kuningan and Jl. Gatot Subroto.

Linux: Alternative in the face of law

Linux: Alternative in the face of lawVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com The word is out. The law on intellectual property rights (UU HAKI) is scheduled to come into force in July. Selling bootleg software and pirated movies will no longer be tolerated.

Fire razes Simpong market

Fire razes Simpong market PALU, Central Sulawesi: A fire swept through the Simpong traditional market in Luwuk, the capital of Banggai regency, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday morning, destroying all of the stalls.

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;AP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-Tokyo Photo caption JP/2/CAPTIONPhoto captionAP/Itsuo InouyeTOKYO VISIT: Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (center) accepts a bouquet from an Indonesian girl living in Tokyo as her husband (right) Taufik Kiemas looks on.

APEC draws up tourism risk strategy

APEC draws up tourism risk strategyRoberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Scarred by last year's Bali massacre and sapped by the lingering SARS epidemic, Asia-Pacific countries are forging a risk management strategy to protect their tourism sectors from future disasters.

TNI deploys British tanks to Aceh

TNI deploys British tanks to AcehThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Three dozen British-made Scorpion tanks have joined Indonesian troops in Aceh to fight local separatists, risking further dispute with the European country.

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4 x 10 Clean water a luxury for many Jakartans JP/8/PEJALAN1 X 41 City sidelines pedestrians in development JP/8/School2 x 25 Residents complain about astronomical school fees JP/8/speakup2 x 19 'I have to be wise in spending my allowance'

Govt to screen all civil servants

Govt to screen all civil servantsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will administer a nationalism test to all civil servants throughout the country from July 1 through July 31 to ensure that all state employees are completely loyal to the unitary republic of Indonesia, the home affairs...

Garuda, MAS ink code-share pact

Garuda, MAS ink code-share pactFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Garuda Indonesia Airways and Malaysian Airlines (MAS) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand their cooperation in a bid to recover their operations amid a weakening market in the air traffic industry.

19 PPP chapters side with Hamzah

19 PPP chapters side with Hamzah JAKARTA: Nineteen provincial chapters of the United Development Party (PPP) threw their support behind Hamzah Haz as chairman, saying they rejected any effort by irresponsible parties to hold an extraordinary congress to challenge him.

Lampung lights

Lampung lights * Start early for each trip as the buses wait to be filled up before departing. All spots can be reached by minibus. * Bring some food and water because some places don't have anything at all on offer. * Remember your sunblock, as local stores do not have it in stock.

Singer Anggun stays real and moves on

Singer Anggun stays real and moves onHera Diani The Jakarta Post JakartaLast week was my third chance to interview Indonesian singer- turned-European star Anggun C. Sasmi, better known simply as Anggun. My admiration has grown with each meeting.

Patience and a steady foot on the gas the key to fuel efficiency

Patience and a steady foot on the gas the key to fuel efficiencyImanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Lido, Bogor It was not about how vigorously you could rev up your car's engine to exceed the speed limit and reach the finish line ahead of the rest.

The Candidate

The CandidateHeny Setyowati His new political party made Ahmapo a celebrity, with regular TV appearances and his profile in newspapers and magazines.Ahmapo was originally a nickname used to tease him. I had first called him by that name, and then all our friends followed suit.

What's in a name of the capital's streets

What's in a name of the capital's streetsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta We pass along them every day, but in our haste to get from A to B we rarely give a thought to the stories behind the city's streets and communities.A glaring case in point is Jl.

Life on the rails

Life on the rails A stone's throw from the "city within a city" that is the thriving, ever expanding retail complex of Mangga Dua, North Jakarta, lies another, not so pretty face of the the capital. To image-conscious city administrators, the slum of Kampung Bandan, North Jakarta, is no doubt a...

Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?

Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately? The year is 2013, and the Jakarta governor's term is about to end.Well, it never really ends, because through thick and thin (mainly thick) he has managed to hold onto the job.

Blueprint for Survival: Time to own up to our failings

Blueprint for Survival: Time to own up to our failings------------------------------------------- Indonesia, A Blueprint for Survival By Nirwan Idrus Published by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, 2003 Paperback, 99 pp In English...

Malaysian arrested for drugs

Malaysian arrested for drugs INDONESIA: A Malaysian was arrested by security officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, on Saturday, for allegedly carrying 19,945 ecstasy pills in his bag.The Malaysian was identified as Tan Chen Wen, 30.

'Blueprint for Survival': Time to own up to our failings

'Blueprint for Survival': Time to own up to our failingsDewi Anggraeni, Contributor, Melbourne Indonesia, A Blueprint for Survival; By Nirwan Idrus; Published by Center for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, 2003; Paperback, 99 pp; In EnglishBefore you read this book, you need to define...

Mexican milestones

Mexican milestones For a true philatelist, a simple stamp tells many stories. For a country, its stamps are a continuous log of its history.To mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Mexico and Indonesia, the Embassy of Mexico will display its finest chronicle of the country's...

Muhay, 36, a native Jakartan who works as an assistant manager at

Muhay, 36, a native Jakartan who works as an assistant manager at a serviced apartment in Central Jakarta. I think traffic jams are the worst problem in Jakarta, a daily happening involving both private and public vehicles.

Civilian resistance movements take up arms against GAM

Civilian resistance movements take up arms against GAMThe Jakarta Post, Takengon, Aceh Marsito Mertoredja, a 69-year-old retired civil servant, should have been enjoying his pension and playing with his grandchildren.

Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?

Now, Mr. Governor, what have you done for us lately?The year is 2013, and the Jakarta governor's term is about to end. Well, it never really ends, because through thick and thin (mainly thick) he has managed to hold onto the job.

Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 22, 2003

Where to go in Jakarta:Sunday, June 22, 2003JakArt@2003 .TB.30" 0.90"June 22 Exhibition, Creativity and Contents: the Indian from St Gall and Golden Letters Ak Sa Ra Bookstore, Jl. Kemang Raya 8b, South Jakarta Painting Exhibition The Exuberance of the Soul by Aida Prayogo (Indonesian) and Lamat...

Singer Anggun stays real and moves on

Singer Anggun stays real and moves onHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last week was my third chance to interview Indonesian singer- turned-European star Anggun C. Sasmi, better known simply as Anggun.My admiration has grown with each meeting.

Three must-read books a mirror on Jakarta's past and present

Three must-read books a mirror on Jakarta's past and presentIgnatius Haryanto, Contributor, Jakarta It's nice to take a trip back in time from our Jakarta to the Batavia of yesteryear.Personally, I do not agree with glorifying the past, because it seems to me that we are also saying that everything...

Deddy giving a fresh look to oldtime religion

Deddy giving a fresh look to oldtime religionJoko Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta In a modest editing room, Deddy Mizwar sang along to a rock song featured in the closing credits of his big-screen directorial debut.

It's just a small stretch to a better body with pilates

It's just a small stretch to a better body with pilatesMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was once considered the best kept secret among ballerinas and dancers in maintaining their toned, slim figures.

Divided Jakarta shares woes with all

Divided Jakarta shares woes with allEmmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Debby Sahertian is living the good life. The entertainer has a home in Puri Cinere, an upmarket residential area in South Jakarta that boasts all the conveniences that money can buy.

Paulo Gorjao

Paulo Gorjao Lecturer Lusiada University Portugal It is obvious that Indonesia (together with Australia) will be the two countries that constitute the most important of East Timorese bilateral relations in the long term.