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Learning to lose graciously in presidential talent show

Learning to lose graciously in presidential talent showKornelius Purba, Jakarta To prevent the possibility of supporters of presidential candidates or the candidates themselves running amok in response to being trounced at the polls, it would highly advisable for the General Elections Commission...

Prosecutors probe 18 graft cases

Prosecutors probe 18 graft casesKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office investigated 18 corruption cases from January to June this year, naming 18 people as suspects, an official said.

CGI warns against further merger of state banks

CGI warns against further merger of state banks The Consultative Group on Indonesia has warned against further mergers of large state-owned banks as it could pose risks to the country's banking sector.The government is mulling a merger between Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank Permata to form a...

JP/2/aceh

JP/2/acehPolice grill Puteh for eight hours in graft caseAbdul Khalik and Muninggar Sri Saraswati JakartaThe National Police here questioned Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh in Jakarta for more than eight hours over a corruption case worth Rp 30 billion (US$3.1 million) in losses to the state.

Minister wants delay on FCTC ratification

Minister wants delay on FCTC ratificationThe Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Industry and Trade Rini Suwandi urged the government on Wednesday to postpone ratification of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), as it could harm the country's tobacco industry.

Sampoerna vows to fund 6,000 students

Sampoerna vows to fund 6,000 students JAKARTA: The Sampoerna Foundation has pledged to provide scholarships for 6,000 middle school and high school students across the country over the next three years.

City to test 250 kancil

City to test 250 kancil JAKARTA: The city administration will test around 250 locally- made kancil to replace the old Indian-made bajaj (motorized pedicab).Head of the Jakarta Economic Administration Office, Sukri Bey, said on Wednesday that Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo had signed a letter to approve...

Indonesia, India draw in friendly

Indonesia, India draw in friendlyEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesia and India, which are preparing for their World Cup soccer qualifying matches, drew 1-1 in their friendly at the Bung Karno stadium here on Thursday.

Defying court order, minister swears in Lampung governor

Defying court order, minister swears in Lampung governorOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung, LampungDefying a court order, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno installed on Wednesday Sjachroeddin Z.P. and Syamsuria Ryacudu as the new governor and deputy governor of Lampung.

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.

Old foes say cheese, but old scars remain

Old foes say cheese, but old scars remain IT may not have quite the power of the image of Nelson Mandela applauding his former jailer, F.W. de Klerk, when the two were awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1993, but Monday's beaming photo in The Australian of East Timorese President Xanana Gusmao and...

JP/3/fatwa

JP/3/fatwaNU clerics issue 'fatwa' to support WirantoIndra Harsaputra PasuruanSeveral influential clerics of the country's largest Muslim organization issued an edict on Thursday for its members to vote for Wiranto and Solahuddin Wahid in next month's presidential election.

Opposition alleges KL nuke cover-up

Opposition alleges KL nuke cover-upRohan Sullivan, Associated Press, Kuala LumpurOpposition leaders have accused Malaysia's prime minister of trying to cover up his son's involvement in an international nuclear trafficking network by having an alleged middleman jailed without trial.

Water sector privatization looms, NGOs warn of risks

Water sector privatization looms, NGOs warn of risksMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaLess than three months after the House of Representatives approved the water bill amid public outcry, the government has talked about a plan to privatize state-run regional water companies.

*ICG to remain operational without Jones Page 2

*ICG to remain operational without Jones Page 2 *Provinces demand right to exploit natural resources Page 4 *Defying court order, minister installs Lampung governor Page 5 *Making growth friendly to the environment Page 7 *Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboards Page 8 *Pistons eclipse...

One more survivor found after Sumbawa ship accident

One more survivor found after Sumbawa ship accidentTrisna Wahyuni and I.D. Nugroho, Mataram/SurabayaA senior Naval officer revealed on Wednesday that one of its personnel survived the capsizing of a ship in waters off the eastern island of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province.

SBY, JK listening to people: Campaign team

SBY, JK listening to people: Campaign teamRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaTalking is easier than listening as the latter needs the sort of patience and wisdom that not all leaders possess. Accordingly, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate Jusuf Kala will concentrate on...

Exports up in West Nusa Tenggara

Exports up in West Nusa TenggaraMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The volume of exports has been on the rise in the past few years in West Nusa Tenggara province, an official said on Wednesday.West Nusa Tenggara deputy governor Thamrin Rayes said that the province's exports in 2001 were valued at US$505...

'TVRI' staffer protests unfair treatment

'TVRI' staffer protests unfair treatment JAKARTA: An employee of state-run television station TVRI has staged a hunger strike to protest what he considered unfair treatment by the firm's top executives.

Pretty women support Susilo

Pretty women support Susilo SURABAYA: Beauty did not count when police and local election supervisors dispersed on Wednesday 10 women who were campaigning in support of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla.

Employees ordered to vote for Amien

Employees ordered to vote for Amien PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The Palembang Muhammadiyah University has issued a circular, instructing its 528 employees to vote for Amien Rais-Siswono Yudohusodo, or face sanctions.

BI to intervene as rupiah slumps

BI to intervene as rupiah slumpsDadan Wijaksana, JakartaBank Indonesia, which has been under pressure to stop the battered rupiah from falling further, announced on Wednesday plans to help stabilize the local unit as it plunged to near the Rp 9,600 per dollar level.

Culture greatly influences the quality of corporate governance

Culture greatly influences the quality of corporate governanceEric Hallett, Jakarta There has been much recent debate over how universal the policies of good corporate governance are across cultures (transparency and disclosure, ethical decision-making, shareholder rights, proper risk management,...

House backs Anwar as new BPK chief

House backs Anwar as new BPK chiefThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOutgoing Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution has gained the greatest support from legislators for appointment as the new chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), according to a senior lawmaker.

Employees ordered

Employees ordered to vote for Amien PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The Palembang Muhammadiyah University has issued a circular, instructing its 528 employees to vote for Amien Rais-Siswono Yudohusodo, or face sanctions.

Nation's Buddhists observe Waisak at Borobudur

Nation's Buddhists observe Waisak at BorobudurSuherdjoko, Magelang, Central JavaThousands of Buddhists from all over Indonesia and abroad visited the famed Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java on Thursday to celebrate Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, or Waisak.

Susilo-Kalla say creating jobs No.1 priority

Susilo-Kalla say creating jobs No.1 priorityZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Apparently concerned about the country's high unemployment rate, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and running mate Yusuf Kalla have stated "creating more jobs" is top priority for their future administration.

Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'

Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'Jakarta Police arrested on Wednesday two people suspected of organizing a rally to supposedly declare a revolution at the People's Consultative Assembly compound on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Tuesday.Chief Insp. Gen.

1. ICG: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. ICG: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS ICG to remain operational without Jones 2. IRAQ: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS CIA chief George Tenet quits for 'personal reasons'3. KIDNAP: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Politician's son escapes from kidnappers 4. SHARIA: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Aceh's dress code police under fire 5.

Stock quotations on JSX

Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 2, 2004:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboards

Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboardsDamar Harsanto, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso has set a deadline three-weeks from now for advertisement agencies to arrange permits for their unlicensed billboards.

Bird smuggling hard to curb: NGO

Bird smuggling hard to curb: NGOTheresia Sufa, Bogor A wildlife watchdog has revealed that bird smuggling is the second largest crime in the country after drug trafficking in terms of the number of cases.

Air Asia launches new route

Air Asia launches new routeMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A commercial airline from Malaysia, Air Asia, will start a two-way direct flight from Makassar to Johor Baru, Malaysia, starting this July.The company will use a Boeing 737-300 with 148 seats, airline country director Abdul Natsir Abukasim told...

Presidential election

Presidential electionFrom Media Indonesia Five pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates will contest the presidential election on July 5. It is estimated that more people will vote in the presidential election than voted in the legislative election.

RSCM involved in slander dispute

RSCM involved in slander dispute JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta Police questioned on Wednesday several employees of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) in response to a slander complaint filed by the hospital's director.Detectives chief Comr.

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Advertorial At Koba Tin, friendly means genuine care for community and environment Positioning itself as a friendly mining company, PT Koba Tin genuinely implements all of the nuances of that slogan in its operations and has since day one.

Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'

Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'Jakarta Police arrested on Wednesday two people suspected of organizing a rally to supposedly declare a revolution at the People's Consultative Assembly compound on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Tuesday.Chief Insp. Gen.

FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5

FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem For Cenni, a shrimp farmer in Muara Kayu village in East Kalimantan, a job offer to replant a mangrove forest was a blessing that he could not have imagined before.

City asks govt to prioritize MRT

City asks govt to prioritize MRT Damar Harsanto, JakartaFThe city administration has requested the Ministry of Finance and the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) to prioritize the construction of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system this year.

One more survivor found after Sumbawa ship incident

One more survivor found after Sumbawa ship incidentTrisna Wahyuni and I.D. Nugroho, Mataram/SurabayaA senior Naval officer revealed on Wednesday that one of its personnel survived the capsizing of a ship in waters off the eastern island of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province.

;JP;IVY;cd;

;JP;IVY;cd; ANPAc..r.. Potpourri-pottery-workshop cut out well-heeled as I don't know what that means? people with high shoes? check bold, pls. thanks JP/19/POTLearn how to be a potter, the fun wayIvy Susanti DepokOver the years, rapid urban sprawl has gobbled up the green areas of Jakarta,...

Council queries cattle procurement

Council queries cattle procurement Rusman, SamarindaThe East Kalimantan legislative council will question the provincial government over an alleged markup in a Rp 12.5 billion (US$ 1.3 million) purchase of 1,000 heads of cattle from Australia.

Learn how to be a potter, the fun way

Learn how to be a potter, the fun wayIvy Susanti DepokOver the years, rapid urban sprawl has gobbled up the green areas of Jakarta, children's playgrounds included.When the weekend comes, children transform streets and roads into soccer fields or badminton courts, while others hit the mall.

JP/5/CATTLE

JP/5/CATTLEE. Kalimantan councillors query cattle procurement Rusman SamarindaThe East Kalimantan legislative council will question the provincial government over an alleged markup in a Rp 12.5 billion (US$ 1.3 million) purchase of 1,000 heads of cattle from Australia.

'Many people just ignore No Smoking sign'

'Many people just ignore No Smoking sign'There were a million more smokers in the country in 2003, than eight years earlier. Despite antitobacco campaigns, smokers are "lighting up" in any place that is convenient -- buildings, public spaces and even on public transportation.

Soaring oil prices bigger threat to Asia than China slowdown =

Soaring oil prices bigger threat to Asia than China slowdown = Deutsche-Presse Agentur Singapore Soaring oil prices pose a bigger threat to Asia than a slowdown in China, potentially upsetting the current economy recovery, a Citigroup report said on Wednesday.

TV Today: Friday, June 4, 2004

TV Today: Friday, June 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show: Saran dan Pendapat7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.

JP/5/FOCUS

JP/5/FOCUSPolice seize 13,000 cu. m. of timberSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A top police officer revealed on Wednesday that police had seized some 13,000 cubic meters of illegal timber in Talisayan forest, Berau regency, East Kalimantan, in an operation at the end of May.

Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboards

Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboardsDamar Harsanto, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso has set a deadline three-weeks from now for advertisement agencies to arrange permits for their unlicensed billboards.

FOR SPOTLIGHT: FRIDAY, MAY 4

FOR SPOTLIGHT: FRIDAY, MAY 4 Garuda IndonesiaINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT: Garuda Indonesia has entered into a joint venture with Lufthansa Systems for the handling of the airline's commercial information to take advantage of the potential growth in the Asia Pacific aviation market.