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Three named suspects in collapsed showroom case

Three named suspects in collapsed showroom caseEvi Mariani, Jakarta Police have detained two of three suspects over the collapse of a furniture showroom in Sunter Agung, North Jakarta, for allegedly violating Article 359 of the Criminal Code on death caused by negligence.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr.

Election security too high: Agum

Election security too high: Agum JAKARTA: Vice presidential candidate nominated by the United Development Party (PPP) Agum Gumelar complained on Thursday of special protection from the National Police for presidential and vice presidential candidates.

Oil-rich Babelan residents poor

Oil-rich Babelan residents poorWahyuana, Bekasi Abdul Somad expects no harvest this year as most of the rice he sowed on his 1,500 square meter patch have failed to produce grains."The heat produced by (state oil company) Pertamina's oil well has caused my crop to fail," said the 40-year-old farmer...

Instability, elections hinder poverty reduction

Instability, elections hinder poverty reductionStevie Emilia, Shanghai Current instability and the upcoming presidential elections in Indonesia constitute the main hindrance to the national target of halving the poverty rate, economists here said.

'Busway and monorail, the best solutions'

'Busway and monorail, the best solutions' In an attempt to ease the capital's chronic traffic problems, the Jakarta administration has asked investors to contribute to the high-cost construction of new busway and monorail projects.

Villagers in GAM stronghold face no-man's-land

Villagers in GAM stronghold face no-man's-landNani Afrida, Banda Aceh "Free Aceh Sumatra!," shouted several guerrilla rebels of the Aceh Free Movement (GAM), during a ceremony for the release of 155 hostages, including RCTI cameraman Ferry Santoro, in a village in East Aceh regency recently.

Rupiah continues to fall as other currencies recover

Rupiah continues to fall as other currencies recoverDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The rupiah continued to falter on Thursday and ended at a fresh 19-month low, showing no sign of a rebound at a time when other currencies in the region started to regain ground against the U.S. dollar.

The Babelan oil refinery, which refines the crude produced by the

The Babelan oil refinery, which refines the crude produced by the drilling platforms, is located 25 kilometers north of Bekasi and 40 kilometers northeast of Jakarta, and is capable of producing 424 million barrels of oil and 3.34 trillion cubic feet of gas from its 16 rigs.

[b]Government may

Government may delay privatization program: Official 2. Astra (2x30)Astra to allocate $120m for share purchase, capex3. US (1x40) U.S. economy grows 4.4% in first quarter3. Opec (1x37) OPEC may raise output limit in Beirut4. BNI (1x30) BNI cancels dollar debt issue 5.

* Fallacies of nationalism-Islamism alignment Page 2

* Fallacies of nationalism-Islamism alignment Page 2 * Illegal logging escalating Page 4 * River overflows, two women swept away Page 5 * Presidential exploitation on the tortured housemaid Page 6 * City to demolish Tanah Abang market Page 8 * Federer edges out Kiefer to set up Kuerten showdown...

BNI cancels dollar debt issue

BNI cancels dollar debt issue State-controlled Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second-largest bank in terms of assets, said it would postpone a planned dollar-denominated bond issue amid rising economic uncertainty as a result of the falling rupiah.

Pertamina assigned to sell LNG to S.Korea, Taiwan

Pertamina assigned to sell LNG to S.Korea, TaiwanFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Oil and Gas Implementing Body (BP Migas) has appointed state oil and gas company PT Pertamina as the sole agent to market Indonesian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to South Korea and Taiwan.

Komnas HAM asked to help with Gus Dur saga

Komnas HAM asked to help with Gus Dur sagaMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta In its latest display of loyalty to its disqualified presidential candidate Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, the National Awakening Party (PKB) sought on Thursday assistance from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas...

Govt may delay privatization program: Official

Govt may delay privatization program: OfficialRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government may delay the sale of shares in a number of state-owned firms, including giant Bank Mandiri, this year, due to current uncertainties in the financial market, according to a senior official.

Rupiah Rates May 27

Rupiah Rates May 27 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,905.09 6,190.33 6,582.57 6,512.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,688.87 5,100.61 5,423.15 5,366.17 Canadian dollar 1 7,107.34 6,373.80 6,775.37 6,705.65 Swiss franc 1 7,663.80 6,872.64 7,305.84 7,230.

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 22, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 22, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.

* Fallacies of nationalism-Islamism alignment Page 2

* Fallacies of nationalism-Islamism alignment Page 2 * Illegal logging escalating Page 4 * River overflows, two women swept away Page 5 * Presidential exploitation on the tortured housemaid Page 6 * City to demolish Tanah Abang market Page 8 * Federer edges out Kiefer to set up Kuerten showdown...

City to demolish Tanah Abang market

City to demolish Tanah Abang marketBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is set to demolish at least four blocks of Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta, ordering city- owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya to find a location to accommodate thousands of traders during the market...

Gold price in the local market to continue rise

Gold price in the local market to continue riseZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta A combination of a falling rupiah and the rising international price of gold is pushing the price of the commodity up in the local market.

DONE

DONE IBAI, an Italian presence in Indonesia The Italian Business Association in Indonesia wishes to mark the Italian National Day in the spirit of the continued cooperation between Italy and our host country, Indonesia.

Message from the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia

Message from the Italian Ambassador to Indonesia H.E. Francesco M. Greco on the occasion of Italian National Day June 2, 2004Country Profile: Italy -- June 2Italian National Day marks the anniversary of June 2, 1946, the day on which, through a historical referendum, the people of Italy opted for a...

Govt provides homes for journalists

Govt provides homes for journalists JAKARTA: At least 1,000 low-cost houses will soon be built in Tambun, Bekasi, to accommodate journalists.Officiating at the ground-breaking for the project on Wednesday, Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure director general of housing, Syarifudin...

Doctors question hospital plan for Thousand Islands

Doctors question hospital plan for Thousand IslandsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Medical staff are questioning the Thousand Islands regency administration's plan to build a hospital in Pramuka island, saying that it will be too expensive, hence impractical, to maintain.

Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the road

Latest edition of Porsche Cayenne hits the road Porsche Cayenne V6 more tolerable for Jakarta streets Novan Iman Santosa JakartaWhat's the point in driving a powerful sports utility vehicle (SUV) around Jakarta's notoriously jammed streets? While you may not be able to satisfy your need for speed,...

Inflat: (3x19)

Inflat: (3x19) Boediono optimistic about this year's inflation target 2. Cyber: (2x27) Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crime 3. Gas (2x24) Nine firms given permits to distribute gas PGN to cut size of bond sale 5.

RP to host ASEAN

RP to host ASEAN antipiracy summit THE PHILIPPINES: The 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is mulling a regional system to strengthen the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR), the Philippines said on Wednesday.

PT Gajah Tunggal clarifies

PT Gajah Tunggal clarifiesIn line with the clarification written on May 21 by Rebecca Lee, Head of Communications at Michelin Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Singapore, regarding the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 15, I would also like to clarify that in our report to the Stock Exchange, we...

KPU, Panwaslu relations turn sour over Gus Dur

KPU, Panwaslu relations turn sour over Gus DurM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Differences over ways to handle complaints filed by Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid have aggravated relations between the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and the General Elections Commission (KPU).

Pakistani school in Menteng given a year to move

Pakistani school in Menteng given a year to moveJakarta Governor Sutiyoso gave the Embassy School of Pakistan a year to move to another location in the city as the school is presently located in the plush area of Menteng in Central Jakarta, which is designated as a residential area.

Asia needs economic community

Asia needs economic communityAkira Kojima, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore China and other parts of Asia are embracing possibilities for further development and the establishment of a regional community in the 21st century.However, the development process is not a straight line.

How many more 'Nirmalas'?

How many more 'Nirmalas'? Reports on the torture of an Indonesian maid in Kuala Lumpur have shocked both Indonesia and Malaysia, while the message coming from Malaysia through its leaders' remarks regarding swift legal action has been loud and clear.

Screening starts for ambassadorship candidates

Screening starts for ambassadorship candidates JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) began on Wednesday the screening of 16 candidates for ambassadorships, including in South Korea, Canada, Cambodia, and Thailand.

Experts suggest ombudsman for media

Experts suggest ombudsman for mediaUrip Hudiono, Jakarta In light of increasing libel suits against the press, experts are suggesting that media enterprises establish an ombudsman to examine the news before publication and to mediate in case of complaints.Deputy chairman of the Press Council, R.H.

Motor oil additive demand on the rise

Motor oil additive demand on the rise JAKARTA: Demand for moto oil additive are estimated to see an increase between 6 percent and 8 percent this year, said a licensee and producer of Agip oil additive here PT Agip Lubrindo Pratama (ALP).

Makro stages 'Extravaganza'

Makro stages 'Extravaganza' JAKARTA: Makro Indonesia is holding its annual HoReKa Extravaganza to promote food and nonfood products for hotels and restaurants.The second HoReKa Extravaganza, which is being held from Wednesday to Thursday in the Balai Samudra hall in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta,...

Haj dormitory construction unclear

Haj dormitory construction unclear TANGERANG: The proposed construction of the Banten haj dormitory in Curug subdistrict remains unclear although it has been approved by the Ministry of Religious Affairs.

1. ICG: 60 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 10

1. ICG: 60 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 10 Police may arrest outspoken activists 2. PKB: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 PKB confirms support for Wiranto 3. CRASH: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Seven killed as train plows into bus in Jember

The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracy

The issue of leadership in Indonesian democracySatish Mishra, Jakarta During its Second Wave of Reform Indonesia must complete three inter-related tasks in record time: Abandon dictatorship in favor of a more open and representative political system, establish competitive and fair market systems,...

1. BBM: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS

1. BBM: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Govt fears larger deficit due to high oil prices 2. SEOUL: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS South and North Korea to continue military talks 3. PERTH: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS JI infighting canceled bombing, Roche testifies 4.

Illegal logs confiscated and concessionaire named suspect

Illegal logs confiscated and concessionaire named suspectPC Naommy, Jakarta Police have confiscated 21,627 cubic meters of illegal logs over two separate security operations held in East Kalimantan province on April 14 and May 13, and named three suspects, including a forest concessionaire.

Aqua to pay out Rp 10.5b dividend

Aqua to pay out Rp 10.5b dividend JAKARTA: Shareholders of beverage producer PT Aqua Golden Missisipi approved the company's plan on Wednesday to allocate 17 percent of its 2003 net profit for the paying of a dividend this year.

Police eye outspoken activists

Police eye outspoken activistsTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Authorities are closely monitoring activists of 20 local and foreign non-governmental organizations (NGO), a move that could herald a crackdown on outspoken government critics.National Police chief Gen.

Police rescue 13 women in North Sumatra

Police rescue 13 women in North SumatraThe Jakarta Post, Medan/Bandung/Kupang Police officers in Medan, North Sumatra, claimed on Wednesday that they had rescued 13 women seeking work in Malaysia, who had been locked up by labor recruitment agency PT Bagus Bersaudara for two weeks at its office on...

Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crime

Govt to set up team to cope with increasing cyber crimeTony Hotland, Jakarta The government plans to establish an "emergency response" team to deal with cases of cyber fraud, especially those involving credit cards.

Aspirants seeks NU support before poll

Aspirants seeks NU support before pollSuherdjoko and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Pekalongan/Jakarta As the presidential election fast approaches, presidential and vice presidential aspirants are scrambling to win the support of the country's Muslim organization, the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU).

RI country risks remain high

RI country risks remain highJohanes L. Sitanggang, Jakarta A modicum of political stability has returned to Indonesia. However, the long-term outlook remains clouded in uncertainty as the country's transition to a transparent and stable democracy faces numerous obstacles, ranging from powerful...

Safari Park gains Sumatran tigers

Safari Park gains Sumatran tigers BOGOR: A Sumatran tiger, Riau, gave birth to twin cubs, a male and female, on Sunday at the Indonesian Safari Park, Cisarua, Bogor. The first was born at 12:45 a.m., followed by the second around 70 minutes later. The birth weight of each was 1.4 kilograms.

Presidential election

Presidential election The direct presidential election to be held on July 5 will see five candidates vying for the top post. The General Elections Commission (KPU) drew their all-important electoral numbers last Saturday.

Senior Poso official held over aid misuse

Senior Poso official held over aid misuseRuslan Sangadji and Rusman, Poso/Samarinda While in Central Sulawesi, Poso Social Affairs Office head Anwar Ali has been detained for allegedly embezzling funds earmarked for refugees; in East Kalimantan, East Kutai Legislative Council speaker Abdal Nanang...

'Buses should only stop at bus stops'

'Buses should only stop at bus stops' The Jakarta administration plans to construct a monorail and expand the busway system, yet it still has not completed an evaluation of the four-month-old Blok M to Kota busway route.