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Mistresses: Flip side of Batam sex trade

Mistresses: Flip side of Batam sex trade Fadli, BatamThe industrial city of Batam has grown into a mini-metropolis in its own right, and glitters with the promise of profit and prosperity. Located strategically adjacent to Singapore at only 20 kilometers away, many are drawn to the opportunity of...

Late Roesmin's biography launched

Late Roesmin's biography launchedA. Junaidi JakartaThe biography of a former Air Force commander, the late Marshall Roesmin Nurjadin, was launched here on Saturday, telling his version of what happened around the time of the 1965 alleged coup that has since been blamed on the now-defunct Indonesian...

Megawati's promise of jobs

Megawati's promise of jobs President Megawati Soekarnoputri's adoption of job creation as a key policy of her economic platform ahead of the July 5 election is unconvincing, as it is precisely in this area that, as perceived by the public, her government has failed miserably.

JP/17/VISHNU

JP/17/VISHNUThe hidden costs of corporate IT solutions Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor/vmahmud@yahoo.com After conquering the high-end corporate market, global Information Technology companies are now focusing on the promising Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector.

One person goes blind every minute

One person goes blind every minute YOGYAKARTA: At least one person goes blind every minute in the country as a result of cataracts, glaucoma, and retina and cornea disorders, a professor says.Head of Eye Diseases at Gadjah Mada University's School of Medicine, Soehardjo, said on Saturday that...

Int'l preschools offer world-class curriculum

Int'l preschools offer world-class curriculum Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Four-year-old Caca used to be reluctant when it was time to go to school. Her mother always tried hard to wake her up every morning.

Play groups cater to the needs of urban parents

Play groups cater to the needs of urban parents T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Ivan is only three years old, but his mother is already busy looking for a good "school" for him. After visiting several places, Mira, the mother, finally decided to send the toddler to the Anisa play group...

Jones leaves RI on deportation order

Jones leaves RI on deportation order JAKARTA: The Jakarta director of the International Crisis Group and her staff left the country on Sunday following a deportation order that has drawn concern from activists and intellectuals both from Indonesia and foreign countries.

BPK opposes new member selection process

BPK opposes new member selection processTony Hotland, Jakarta A senior board member of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has criticized the ongoing selection of the agency's new board members at the House of Representatives, saying that the process violated the Constitution.

Jakarta's campaign teams all hoping for big win

Jakarta's campaign teams all hoping for big win Bambang Nurbianto JakartaJakarta-based campaign teams for the candidates running for presidency are recruiting new personnel to offset the weaknesses some experienced during the April 5 legislative election.

East Timor PM challenged answer bribe charges in US court

East Timor PM challenged answer bribe charges in US court Agence France-Presse, Darwin/AustraliaA U.S. oil company challenged East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri on Sunday to appear in a U.S. court to respond to allegations that he accepted a multi-million dollar bribe from a rival firm.

Garbology concerns

Garbology concernsSEMARANG: Most of the garbage in Semarang, amounting to more than 4,000 cubic meters a day, can be recycled into fertilizer or other reusable materials, thereby mitigating pollution, said a lecturer on Saturday.

Yogyakarta's walls filled with color

Yogyakarta's walls filled with colorSlamet Susanto, YogyakartaThe city famed for its art and culture is now becoming the city of murals.As part of a bid to beautify Yogyakarta and celebrate its thriving arts scene, the municipal administration has freed up over 11,000 meters of walls in the city...

Thai deal could

Thai deal could face red card BANGKOK: Thailand's likelihood of buying a 30 percent stake in English Premiership giants Liverpool has faded markedly since the kingdom abandoned plans to finance the deal through a public lottery, analysts and observers said.

'Karma exists in human, environment affairs'

'Karma exists in human, environment affairs'The World Environment Day was commemorated on June 5 and the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) picked "Wanted! Seas and Oceans -- Dead or Alive?" as its theme.

TV Program: Monday, June 7, 2004

TV Program: Monday, June 7, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Dialogue11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 11:30 Doing Business12:00 p.m.

Residents riot over sand mining

Residents riot over sand miningSERANG, Banten: Dozens of residents in Lontar subdistrict attacked on Friday night the Lontar subdistrict office and dumped some 15 tons of rice in the street.The rice was given to local residents as compensation by sand mining firm PT Jetstar to appease them after...

No Fuso trucks to be recalled here

No Fuso trucks to be recalled hereTony Hotland, Jakarta Japanese truck maker Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. has no plans to recall any of its products sold in Indonesia as none of them is of the type being recalled globally.

More buckling up a month after new policy: Police

More buckling up a month after new policy: PoliceEvi Mariani, JakartaThe Jakarta Police have revealed that, a month after seat belts were made mandatory on May 5, the number of drivers and front- seat passengers wearing seat belts continued to rise, particularly according to data gathered from the...

NGOs and democracy

NGOs and democracy An American woman named Sidney Jones has hit the news headlines recently. Her statements and her very existence have drawn a range of views.Many say that Jones, who is the Southeast Asian director of the International Crisis Group (ICG), has contributed to the promotion of human...

Late Roesmin's biography launched

Late Roesmin's biography launchedA. Junaidi JakartaThe biography of a former Air Force commander, the late Marshall Roesmin Nurjadin, was launched here on Saturday, telling his version of what happened around the time of the 1965 alleged coup that has since been blamed on the now-defunct Indonesian...

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.

Mayor requires Koran reading

Mayor requires Koran reading TANGERANG: All Muslim civil servants in Tangerang are now required to read the Koran for 90 minutes every Friday morning in a bid to encourage akhlakul kharimah -- the Islamic virtues of honesty, discipline and loyalty.

First week sees candidates unprepared for campaign

First week sees candidates unprepared for campaignThe Jakarta Post , JakartaThe opening days of the presidential campaign saw the candidates engaged in an assorted mix of publicity gimmicks and public rallies, which were overshadowed by occasional outbursts of intriguing behavior.

1. 1 x 29

1. 1 x 29 Komnas HAM the last resort for justice seekers 2. 3 x 14 Biography of late Marshal Roesmin launched 3. 1 x 35 Interaction helps mentally retarded people develop 4. 2 x 27 Guns will not solve problems: Observer

Guns for prosecutors will not solve problems: Observer

Guns for prosecutors will not solve problems: ObserverP.C. Naommy, JakartaAn observer has warned the Attorney General's Office of a possible increase in the misuse of firearms if it presses ahead with its plan to arm prosecutors for self-defense purposes.

Fuel prices left to market?

Fuel prices left to market?From Koran TempoThe price of some fuels will be left to follow the market mechanism starting next year, which means that they will be rising in phases according to their economic value.

Komnas HAM last resort for justice seekers

Komnas HAM last resort for justice seekersM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaFounded on Jan. 3, 1994, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has aimed to promote and protect the basic rights of citizens.

Jakarta in a festive mood

Jakarta in a festive mood Jakarta will celebrate its official 477th anniversary on June 22. The date, decided on by the Jakarta administration, refers to the first time in history when the name of Jakarta appears in old documents.

1. BPK (3x17)

1. BPK (3x17) BPK opposes new member selection process 2. Piracy (2x36) Growing sea piracy in region could cripple world trade, Singapore says 3. Oil (1x45) East Kalimantan gets most oil, gas revenue 4. Mitsu (1x36) No Fuso trucks to be recalled here 5.

Rupiah, stocks still under pressure

Rupiah, stocks still under pressureDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah, having depreciated another 2 percent against the U.S. dollar last week, is likely to remain under pressure in the next couple of weeks as prevailing uncertainties surrounding the U.S.

Tourists arrivals in Vietnam soar

Tourists arrivals in Vietnam soarHANOI: International arrivals to Vietnam soared 115.4 percent in the first five months of the year compared with the same period in 2003, state media said on Saturday.Some 1.

More people buckling up a month after new policy: Police

More people buckling up a month after new policy: PoliceEvi Mariani, JakartaThe Jakarta Police have revealed that, a month after seat belts were made mandatory on May 5, the number of drivers and front- seat passengers wearing seat belts continued rise, particularly according to data gathered from...

East Kalimantan gets most oil, gas revenue

East Kalimantan gets most oil, gas revenueThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Kalimantan tops the list of the provincial oil and gas revenue stakes this year with a total estimated revenue of Rp 3.1 trillion (about US$326 million), according to the Ministry of Finance.

Malaysia rejects use of outside forces in SE Asia

Malaysia rejects use of outside forces in SE AsiaAgencies, SingaporeMalaysia rejected the use of foreign forces in fighting terror threats in Southeast Asia on Sunday, saying their presence could trigger a radical backlash among the region's mostly moderate Muslim community.

Preschools maximize potential learning

Preschools maximize potential learning Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta The other day, I happened to be talking to a couple of friends who have two small children, the oldest of which is now attending preschool.

Biography of late Marshal Roesmin launched

Biography of late Marshal Roesmin launchedA. Junaidi, JakartaThe biography of a former Air Force commander, the late Marshall Roesmin Nurjadin, was launched here on Saturday, telling his version of what happened around the time of the 1965 alleged coup that has since been blamed on the now-defunct...

Pertamina plants 2,500 mangrove

Pertamina plants 2,500 mangrove JAKARTA: State oil company Pertamina planted on Saturday 2,500 mangrove trees in the protected forest in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, to help ease the impact from floods that hit the area annually.

* More people buckling up a month after new policy Page 2

* More people buckling up a month after new policy Page 2 * Observer questions policy of arming prosecutors Page 4 * Mistresses: Flip side of the sex trade Page 5 * Oil price hike: Economic meltdown unlikely Page 7 * Slum areas to get community parks: Official Page 8 * Els leads as Tiger lurks at...

Mutant frogs evidence of environmental damage

Mutant frogs evidence of environmental damageTheresia Sufa, BogorA lecturer with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB)'s School of Forest Resources Conservation, Ami Mardiastuti, urged the people to be on alert if they saw frogs with abnormalities, particularly noticeable in the limbs.

S'pore, Malaysia make up, after Mahathir era ends

S'pore, Malaysia make up, after Mahathir era endsJake Lloyd-Smith, Associated Press/SingaporeFor decades, Southeast Asian neighbors Singapore and Malaysia traded barbs about a host of petty differences - from the price of water Malaysia sells to the city-state to the ownership of a small islet no...

Mistresses: Flip side of Batam sex trade

Mistresses: Flip side of Batam sex tradeFadli, BatamThe industrial city of Batam has grown into a mini-metropolis in its own right, and glitters with the promise of profit and prosperity. Located strategically adjacent to Singapore at only 20 kilometers away, many are drawn to the opportunity of...

Jakarta lights up for its 477th anniversary

Jakarta lights up for its 477th anniversary Jakarta will celebrate its 477th anniversary on June, 22. The anniversary date made official by the Jakarta administration refers to the first time in history when the name of Jakarta came up in old documents on Jakarta.

Show tours of the nation's attractions

Show tours of the nation's attractionsSri Ramadani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaArchipelago MetroTV Sunday, 1:05 p.m. and 4:05 a.m. Monday (rerun) Hosts: Virgie Baker or Meutya HafidUp until a few years ago, only the then state TV network TVRI broadcast features about interesting corners of the...

Preschools maximize potential learning

Preschools maximize potential learningSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta The other day, I happened to be talking to a couple of friends who have two small children, the oldest of which is now attending preschool.

Vote for us, we'll service your car

Vote for us, we'll service your car KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: While other campaign teams give out free T-shirts and stickers as election sweeteners, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla will service your car.

U.S. reiterates marine terror threat

U.S. reiterates marine terror threatAgencies, SingaporeThe United States watered down a proposal to patrol the Strait of Malacca on Saturday at a meeting of Asian defense ministers but argued it was not pressuring countries to support its war on terror.Adm. Walter Doran, commander of the U.S.

Cultural traditions take a bow

Cultural traditions take a bowStunning in its magnificence, Borobudur Temple in the Central Java town of Magelang is a reminder of the cultural legacy of our ancestors.That appreciation of the arts continues to live on, as each village in the area, located some 40 kilometers north of Yogyakarta, is...

Nano S. continues the music of his ancestors

Nano S. continues the music of his ancestorsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAt first glance, musician/composer Nano Suratno, alias Nano S., appears to have a few traits that fit the stereotype of Sundanese men: Talkative, outgoing and with a penchant for making jokes.

Amien-Siswono try marketing ploy

Amien-Siswono try marketing ploy PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The campaign team of Amien Rais and Siswono Yudohusodo are using a "multi-level marketing" strategy to attract voters in Palembang. Team coordinator Achmad Damiri Syamsudin said the approach would be much more effective than a public...