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JP/5/ACROSS

JP/5/ACROSSPolicemen nabbed with marijuana PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial police are considering how to deal with an officer caught smuggling 160 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh, along with three officers from the North Sumatra Police.Riau Police chief Brig. Gen.

Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting

Canada donates $70,000 for Bali meeting JAKARTA: The Canadian Embassy here donated US$70,000 for the 4th Preparatory Committee Meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development, to be held in Bali from May 27 to June 7.

Terrorism bill 'needs revision'

Terrorism bill 'needs revision' JAKARTA: The bill on the prevention and eradication of terrorism needs to be reviewed because it contains blurred definitions, prioritizes the supremacy of power and encourages Machiavellian maneuverings, according to an official from the Islam Defenders Front (FPI).

Dian fights for women's rights

Dian fights for women's rightsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The young Dian Kartika Sari idolized her best friend's father. Growing up without a father of her own, she thought he was the perfect man because he seemed to put his family ahead of everything else in the world.

A failing state?

A failing state? Four years ago, just after former president Soeharto finally bowed to public demand and decided to quit the presidency, this newspaper published an editorial with the rhetorical question: Can we be optimistic?The question we raised then was: Will the new person in command be able...

Growth could return to 6% in 2003: Govt

Growth could return to 6% in 2003: GovtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Tuesday that the country's economic growth could return to the precrisis level of 6 percent next year on the back of an improved political situation at home and rapid progress in the bank...

District court to go hi-tech

District court to go hi-techMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court plans to go high-tech in the trial of former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) as it decided on Tuesday to hear the testimony of former president B.J.

Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucus

Alienated PDI Perjuangan anxious over Islamic caucusAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle warned on Tuesday a group of Muslim leaders, who had held a series of informal meetings, against forging a coalition to unsettle the government.

API complains of rampant quota trading

API complains of rampant quota tradingAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Textile Association (API) urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to disclose the name of companies holding textile export quotas for the U.S.

Danger unites Kelapa Gading residents to face threats

Danger unites Kelapa Gading residents to face threatsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Danger has the capacity to unite different people to brave a common threat. That is the case for Kelapa Gading residents in North Jakarta who are now protesting the construction of a sports complex which...

Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk from abuse

Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk from abuseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion.

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Endriartono, a difficult decision for Megawati

Endriartono, a difficult decision for Megawati Megawati and the military Imanuddin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post 2. Inquirer -- Ople defends the Constitution 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni The Constitution and Islamic schools Dean Jorge Bocobo Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila...

Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuse

Over 30 million Indonesian children at risk for abuseMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaAbout a dozen children, each with a piece of paper and a pen in hand, gathered together and were engaged in a serious discussion.

PDAM to increase water rates

PDAM to increase water rates TANGERANG: Tangerang's state-owned tap water company, Kerta Rejasa (PDAM), plans to double its tap water prices beginning in July because of increases in fuel prices and electricity rates, an official said on Monday.

'Drugs are slow killer of young generation'

'Drugs are slow killer of young generation' Drugs will always bring losses to society. If no efforts are taken to tackle the problem, it will badly harm the younger generations. The Jakarta Post interviewed several people on the impact of illegal drugs.

Seven Kontras attackers jailed

Seven Kontras attackers jailed JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced seven defendants on Tuesday to two months and 15 days each for the March attack on the offices of the Commission for Mission Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) in Menteng, Central Jakarta.

Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: Official

Jakarta sunk 91cms in six years: OfficialBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to a greatly increased amount of construction and over- exploitation of groundwater, the city's land has subsided up to 91 centimeters in recent years, a city official said on Tuesday.

IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillion

IBRA to sell loans worth Rp 150 trillionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Tuesday that it would launch next month the sale of bank loans with a total book value of between Rp 130 trillion and Rp 150 trillion (US$16.57 billion).

Drivers queried after rally over illegal fees

Drivers queried after rally over illegal feesYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Bandung Police is questioning more than 40 crews of container trucks after a rally they held to protest widespread levies and demand a whole day of access to Padalarang toll road ended in violence on Tuesday.

Reform loses its direction

Reform loses its direction Four years has elapsed since the reform movement kicked off in this country. Former president Soeharto's resignation from office on May 21, 1998, marked the end of the New Order regime and ushered in the reform era.

IMF, government complete preliminary discussions

IMF, government complete preliminary discussionsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government completed on Tuesday their initial round of discussions on the sixth review of the country's economic reform program.

Babies need more water during the dry season

Babies need more water during the dry season Dear Dr. Donya,Thank you very much for your kind and expert advice. I request you kindly advise me on:1. How much should the routine water intake be per day for my baby (in ml). And let me know how often I should have to give her water.

Screening of Endriartono open to the public

Screening of Endriartono open to the publicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public's assessment of the personality and track record of military chief candidate Gen. Endriartono Sutarto will be answered as the House of Representatives (DPR) decided on Tuesday that the fit and proper...

FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga sale

FSPC won't delay Bank Niaga saleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) said in a statement on Tuesday that the planned sale of the government's 51 percent stake in medium-sized Bank Niaga would not be delayed.It said that the final bid deadline would remain May 27.

19 arrested for gambling

19 arrested for gambling JAKARTA: Police arrested 19 alleged baccarat gamblers in the Bahari Apartments in North Jakarta on Tuesday.The apartments were also temporarily closed.Police detective chief Adj. Snr. Comr.

Policemen nabbed with marijuana

Policemen nabbed with marijuana PEKANBARU, Riau: The provincial police are considering how to deal with an officer caught smuggling 160 kilograms of marijuana from Aceh, along with three officers from the North Sumatra Police.Riau Police chief Brig. Gen.

Riot erupts after legislator misses flight

Riot erupts after legislator misses flight JAYAPURA, Irian Jaya: An airport in Irian Jaya remained closed on Tuesday because it was occupied by dozens of violent protesters after a local senior legislator missed his flight.

Rupiah Rates May.21

Rupiah Rates May.21 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates May.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,560.00 8,560.00 9,105.00 9,015.00 Australian dollar 1 5,301.02 4,742.24 5,048.72 4,994.31Brunei dollar 1 5,330.36 4,770.13 5,076.67 5,023.68Canadian dollar 1 6,197.

UN Council hails Timor independence, UN membership

UN Council hails Timor independence, UN membershipEvelyn Leopold, Reuters, United Nations Hours after independence the tiny Pacific nation of East Timor applied to become the 190th member of the United Nations, an action greeted warmly on Monday by the UN Security Council.

'Corruptors' move to Singapore

'Corruptors' move to SingaporeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A court rejected on Tuesday the indictment of two former bankers in absentia in a corruption trial and ordered the prosecutor to summon the defendants, who currently live in Singapore.

E. Timor refugees cause trouble

E. Timor refugees cause trouble ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: East Timorese refugees in the East Nusa Tenggara town of Belu continue to intimidate and blackmail locals, residents and officials said.Many of the refugees, armed with sharp weapons, have robbed local residents, Belu Regent Marsel Bere...

[i]The article is taken from Emil Salim's speech in the

The article is taken from Emil Salim's speech in the conference entitled Global Mining Initiative on Recourcing The Future in Toronto.

China to disburse $5m for ASEAN

China to disburse $5m for ASEAN DENPASAR, Bali: The People's Republic of China will disburse US$5 million to strengthen its relationship with the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and to support human development programs.

Mall blamed for water scarcity

Mall blamed for water scarcity JAKARTA: A city official alleged that Taman Anggrek mall and condominium in Grogol, West Jakarta could have violated an agreement on the use of groundwater resulting in a water shortage in the surrounding area.

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For ADVERTORIAL - May 27In Mimika: Former tailing area turns to fish cultivation After finishing high school in 1994, Viktor Joku's aspirations were to become a civil servant with the local fisheries office in Jayapura, just like his father.

1. PLN: 24 x 2 lines:

1. PLN: 24 x 2 lines:Corruption prevalent in PLN's Riau office: YLKI 2. Udin: 12 x 3 linesPolice detective ordered to appear at murder trial 3. Sopir: 32 x 1 line Drivers questioned after rally over levies

Evi wins Anniswati rapid games

Evi wins Anniswati rapid games JAKARTA: Evi Lindiawati won the rapid matches during the Anniswati Memorial Cup women's chess tournament in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.Evi, 17, from Jakarta, collected 8 points from nine rounds, winning in seven rounds and drawing in the remaining two.

Chang Purk's exterior belies very good food

Chang Purk's exterior belies very good foodPenn Dawson, Contributor, Jakarta There is a saying that we should not judge a book by its cover, which goes along with the idea that it is what's inside that counts.

'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments'

'Soldiers in Maluku must shed ethnic, sectarian sentiments'Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Army's Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) Commander, Lt. Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu, told soldiers deployed in the sectarian hot spot of Maluku to shed their prejudices in favor of their own...

Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKI

Corruption still prevalent in PLN's Riau office, says YLKIHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Corruption amounting to many billions of Rupiah is rampant at the Riau branch of state-owned electricity company PT PLN which has contributed to the company posting annual losses, the...

Telkom issues bonds

Telkom issues bonds JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) announced Tuesday its plan to issue fixed rate bonds worth Rp 1 trillion (US$109 million) with five years tenor and indicative coupon rates of between 17-17.5 percent.

Customs office must be serious in reforms: Analysts

Customs office must be serious in reforms: AnalystsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts cautiously welcomed on Tuesday the reform initiatives recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the Directorate of Customs and Excise, calling on the directorate to do use this opportunity to...

KUNMING,CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated

KUNMING,CHINA: PT Timah Tbk, the world's biggest integrated tin firm, said on Tuesday it was sticking to its earlier target of producing less tin in 2002 even though global prices staged a recent recovery.

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For ADVERTORIALA contribution to Meranti Pandak villagers "I'm very grateful for the loan from Caltex to renovate my house. Frankly, without such assistance, it would have been impossible for me to rebuild my house," villager Sobirin said.

Rapists must be

Rapists must be severely punishedFrom Media Indonesia It is really heart-rending for me to read and watch newspaper and TV reports about the rape and torture of a teenage girl, Lestari (16), by four youths in Klaten, Central Java. Their treatment of the victim was so barbaric and inhuman.

Megawati and the military

Megawati and the militaryImanuddin, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After six months of waiting, President Megawati Soekarnoputri eventually submitted her choice for the post of Indonesian Military (TNI) chief to the House of Representatives (DPR) last Monday.

Mining must be carried out sustainably

Mining must be carried out sustainablyEmil Salim, Former Environment Minister, Indonesia This is indeed an important opportunity to move the mining industry yet a further step into the realms of sustainable development.

RP welcomes Japan's security role

RP welcomes Japan's security roleReuters, Tokyo Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, among the firmest supporters of the U.S. "war on terror" on Tuesday welcomed Japan's increased contribution to regional security.

The Chinese and the Jew

The Chinese and the Jew I was shocked with disbelief to read The Jakarta Post's report on April 29 titled Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arena and that a noted lawyer and member of the national law commission such as Frans H.