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Suspect denies role in prosecutor's murder

Suspect denies role in prosecutor's murderRuslan Sangadji, Palu One of the men arrested by Central Sulawesi Police and charged with the murder of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi has claimed that he was not involved, and his friends say he has an alibi.

Indofood sets coupon rate for bonds

Indofood sets coupon rate for bondsZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The country's largest instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said it had set an indicative coupon rate of between 11.5 percent and 12 percent for its planned Rp 1 trillion bond issue.This is lower than the 13.

[b]Puteh takes

Puteh takes over command in Aceh 2.Mega defends mining policy in protected forests 3. 2 x 32 House, govt face final hurdle over medical council4. 1 x 42Few scientists register inventions: Expert

East Timorese PM attacks Australia

East Timorese PM attacks AustraliaJill Jolliffe, Agence France-Presse, Darwin East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri launched a freewheeling attack on the Australian government Monday saying it had shown "a lack of seriousness and commitment" in maritime talks with his new nation.

Time needed to stop use of homes for business purposes

Time needed to stop use of homes for business purposesDamar Harsanto, Jakarta An official said on Monday that the Jakarta administration would need more time to regularize the use of houses as business places, arguing that other government institutions had complicated the process.

Hospitals face malpractice complaints

Hospitals face malpractice complaintsEvi Mariani, Jakarta A mother of three reported Budi Lestari Hospital in Bekasi on Monday to the Jakarta Police for alleged malpractice.Herly Hutauruk suspects that her third child, Jeremia, who was born on May 9 at the hospital, suffered a brain hemorrhage...

Collective graft case being probed in Lampung

Collective graft case being probed in LampungOyos Saroso, Bandarlampung The Bandarlampung District Court opened the trial here on Monday of three councillors allegedly involved in a corruption scam, while prosecutors said all the 45 local council members could be charged in the same case.

Sharon's coalition unsteady after Gaza pullout vote

Sharon's coalition unsteady after Gaza pullout voteReuters, Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced the possible collapse of his governing coalition on Monday, with a key rightist partner debating bolting over the cabinet's approval of his Gaza withdrawal plan.

HAVE BOAT, WILL CAMPAIGN: A watery gap between boats in Bunaken

HAVE BOAT, WILL CAMPAIGN: A watery gap between boats in Bunaken Marine National Park, North Sulawesi, does not prevent journalists from interviewing vice presidential candidate Siswono Yudohusodo on marine life conservation policies.

House, government face final hurdle over medical council

House, government face final hurdle over medical councilDewi Santoso, Jakarta Legislators and the government managed to resolve on Monday all but one item in their lengthy debate on the responsibilities of a proposed medical council.

Dichotomies of presidential campaign

Dichotomies of presidential campaign One week has passed since the kickoff of the campaign period, during which the presidential candidates will be using various strategies to win the hearts of the people.

The parallel between talent shows and politics

The parallel between talent shows and politicsBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta Almost no one here, young and old, boys and girls, even preschool children, has not seen the popular television program Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI), which is based on Mexican La Academia, where audience members vote for...

1. Trade (1x43)

1. Trade (1x43) EUROCHAM vows to boost business cooperation 2. PTBA (2x24) Government to sell stake in coal giant this month 3. Report (1x40) JSX s Telkom, Gresik more slack 4. Paiton (2x18) Paiton Energy to expand power plant

REINVENTING MEDIA: Serikat Penerbit Suratkabar's (SPS) vision is

REINVENTING MEDIA: Serikat Penerbit Suratkabar's (SPS) vision is to enforce the freedom of the press and to build a sound and dignified press industry.

TV Program: Tuesday, June 8, 2004

TV Program: Tuesday, June 8, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.

July 27 tragedy probe reopened

July 27 tragedy probe reopenedAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The joint team investigating the bloody takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)'s offices on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, on July 27, 1996, announced on Monday that it plans to accelerate the currently stalled investigation.

Top runners to compete in Jakarta Int'l 10K

Top runners to compete in Jakarta Int'l 10KEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The capital will play host to The Jakarta International 10K run on June 20 to celebrate the city's 477th anniversary.International and top national runners have been invited to participate in the event, which will offer a total...

Court asks police to help in executing verdicts

Court asks police to help in executing verdictsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Wary about possible violence, a court has called on the police to deploy personnel across the country next week to ensure the implementation of its verdicts on legislative election disputes.

10 C. Jakarta areas prone to floods

10 C. Jakarta areas prone to floods JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Public Order office has warned residents in 10 areas of possible flooding.The areas, which are situated in the lower part of the municipality, are: Kebon Kacang, Pejompongan, Benhil, Karang Anyar, South Mangga Dua, North Gunung Sahari,...

Amien claims support of pimps

Amien claims support of pimps SURABAYA, East Java: The campaign team for presidential hopeful Amien Rais said on Monday their candidate was receiving strong support from all walks of life, including pimps.

Poll committees withhold voter data

Poll committees withhold voter data MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Five district poll committees are withholding voter registration data pending payment by the West Lombok General Elections Commission (KPUD).

'Tempo' to report Tomy to police for perjury

'Tempo' to report Tomy to police for perjuryUrip Hudiono, Jakarta Lawyers for Tempo magazine journalists will report well-connected businessman Tomy Winata to the police for allegedly giving false testimony during the Tempo libel trial.

* Tribal war continues in Timika Page 2

* Tribal war continues in Timika Page 2 * Governor Puteh takes over command in Aceh Page 4 * Collective graft case being probed in Lampung Page 5 * The parallels between talent shows and politics Page 6 * Most vehicles in Jakarta fail emission test Page 8 * Els wins Memorial Tournament by four...

Four arrested in church attacks

Four arrested in church attacksEvi Mariani, Jakarta The South Jakarta Police have arrested four suspects in Sunday's attack on a church and three shop-houses used for religious services in Pamulang, Tangerang, Banten province, which left priest Jonathan Wijaya injured.

Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 7, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 7, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925...

EUROCHAM vows to boost business cooperation

EUROCHAM vows to boost business cooperationTony Hotland, Jakarta The newly established European Business Chamber of Commerce (EUROCHAM) in Indonesia plans to set up sectoral working groups in cooperation with the Indonesian business community to promote investment in various parts of the country.

Susilo cancels visit over protest rumor

Susilo cancels visit over protest rumor MALANG, East Java: Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) canceled a visit here on Monday to sugarcane factory PT Molindo Raya in response to rumors of a worker protest at the factory.

Accepting with resignation

Accepting with resignationFrom Media IndonesiaThe Javanese word legowo has become popular following the failure of former president Abdurrahman " Gus Dur" Wahid to satisfy the health requirements for standing in the presidential election.

Workers demand special cars

Workers demand special cars SEMARANG: About 100 employees from a cement factory staged a protest here on Monday, demanding their company bus them to and from work.The workers said PT Kino Sentra Industries' transportation allowance of Rp 250 (US$0.

Sumedang police question STPDN students over alleged separatism

Sumedang police question STPDN students over alleged separatismYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung West Java's Sumedang Police began questioning several students of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) on Monday for allegedly backing activities of the separatist Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM).

Wiranto-Wahid to settle corruption, rights cases in one year

Wiranto-Wahid to settle corruption, rights cases in one yearAbdul Khalik JakartaPresidential candidates know that their rivals are making similar promises about law enforcement. But in a country where many think they have seen enough of the turbulent "transition" period no candidate can do without...

Two Indonesian men and a toddler were hacked to death in Malaysia

Two Indonesian men and a toddler were hacked to death in Malaysia following a suspected dispute between rival migrant laborers, Malaysian police said on Monday. The victims, from Indonesia's eastern island of Flores, were attacked by a mob of about 50 people late on Sunday in a residential area...

Wiranto unveils tough on crime platform

Wiranto unveils tough on crime platformAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Presidential candidates know that their rivals are making similar promises about law enforcement. But in a country where many think they have seen enough of the turbulent "transition" period no candidate can do without pledges of law...

Ceremony to be held for monorail

Ceremony to be held for monorail JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said on Monday a ceremony marking the start of a US$630 million monorail project would be held on June 12."We have obtained permission from the State Secretary (Bambang Kesowo) to mark the commencement of the project at the Bung Karno...

Expert says few local scientists register inventions

Expert says few local scientists register inventionsSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Only three percent of 30,000 patented intellectual property rights in the country have been registered by Indonesian inventors, while all the rest being registered by foreigners, a scientist says.

Mega defends mining policy in protected forests

Mega defends mining policy in protected forestsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Monday economic reasons outweighed environmental concerns in the government's recent decision to allow mining in protected forests.

Councillor queries construction of governor's residence

Councillor queries construction of governor's residenceRusman, Samarinda A councillor lashed out on Monday at the ongoing construction of the official residence of the East Kalimantan governor, saying that the decision to go ahead with it had bypassed the East Kalimantan legislative council.

Indonesian culture takes center stage at MIT

Indonesian culture takes center stage at MITMaggie Tiojakin, Contributor/Boston, Massachusetts, mathe_80@yahoo.com "There's been a bombing in Bali," a 21-year-old Indonesian called out as he stormed into sight.

Paiton Energy will expand power plant

Paiton Energy will expand power plantTony Hotland, Jakarta Independent power producer PT Paiton Energy has announced it will install additional generating capacity of 800 Megawatts (MW) to its 1,290 MW coal-fired power plant in East Java amid growing electricity demand in the country.

RI, East Timor to finalize border demarcation

RI, East Timor to finalize border demarcationAssociated Press, Dili In another sign of improving relations, Indonesia and East Timor will complete demarcation of their border at talks this week in Bali, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

Return to pre-Kartini era?

Return to pre-Kartini era? Upon reading an article in the June 4 edition of The Jakarta Post about a group of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clerics who said women should not become president, I was really amazed and considered it to be degrading to women.

No NGO protest against oil waste

No NGO protest against oil wasteFrom Bisnis IndonesiaReports of the accumulation of 16,000 tons of toxic waste in the Balongan oil refinery in Indramayu, West Java, have failed to trigger any reaction from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or the government.

Bank told to up reserve deposits

Bank told to up reserve depositsDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Bank Indonesia may require banks to double their deposits as reserves with the central bank, but in return it also promises to provide banks with interest rate on the additional funds.

'Politics' behind edict agaisnt woman president

'Politics' behind edict agaisnt woman presidentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/Surabaya Secretary-general of the state-sponsored Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) Din Syamsuddin said on Monday the edict (fatwa) recently issued by a number of ulema that effectively banned women from serving as...

FPDA to expand to counter terrorist threat

FPDA to expand to counter terrorist threatKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse/Singapore A 33-year-old defense agreement between Singapore, Malaysia, Britain, Australia and New Zealand will be expanded to deal with terrorism and other "unconventional threats", the governments of the five nations...

East Asia readies emergency measures amid oil supply worries

East Asia readies emergency measures amid oil supply worriesTeresa Cerojano, Associated Press, Manila Facing runaway oil prices and security fears, East Asian officials meeting in Manila are making emergency plans that include creating oil reserves and finding alternative sources for their energy...

Most vehicles in city fail emission test: Official

Most vehicles in city fail emission test: OfficialLeony Aurora, Jakarta More than 60 percent of diesel-fueled private vehicles and 36.2 percent of gasoline-fueled ones in Greater Jakarta do not meet emission standards, official announced on Monday.

Puteh takes over power in Aceh

Puteh takes over power in AcehNani Farida and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Aceh/Jakarta Governor Abdullah Puteh officially took over the command from martial law administrator Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya on Monday, almost three weeks after the government lowered the province's status to a state of civil...

Candidates polish up to look good on screen

Candidates polish up to look good on screenM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta In the run-up to the 30-day presidential campaign, television viewers were given the rare opportunity to watch presidential candidates try to outwit one another in a series of televised debates and special programs outlining...

Myanmar frees 9 NLD members

Myanmar frees 9 NLD members MYANMAR: Military-ruled Myanmar freed nine supporters of detained democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday, a week after they were arrested while handing out leaflets on human rights.