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1. TENDER (1 X 30)

1. TENDER (1 X 30) KPU must follow market prices: Expert 2. NETRAL (2 X 24) TNI reasserts neutrality in presidential polls 3. FLORES (1 X 40) Police get slap on wrists over shooting 4. KAMPAR (2 X 18) Minister confirms Jefri's suspension 5. GUARD (1 X 24) 56 officers to guard each pairing

Fery reunited with family

Fery reunited with familyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a tearful celebration on Tuesday, RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro was reunited with his family after being held hostage for almost a year by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group.

Judge upholds Wiranto warrant

Judge upholds Wiranto warrantAgence France-Presse DiliA judge in East Timor has rejected a legal bid by the country's top prosecutor to review a crimes against humanity indictment filed against Indonesian presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto.

FDI approvals down by 30.6% in January-April

FDI approvals down by 30.6% in January-AprilDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The country's struggle to recover from its investment slump took another hit on Tuesday, as the National Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) reported another sharp drop in foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals in the first...

Ford Superstore opens in Semarang

Ford Superstore opens in SemarangJAKARTA: PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) expanded its sales and service network by opening its latest outlet in Semarang on May 14 to cater for its customers' needs in Central Java province.

Minor parties split support for presidential pairings

Minor parties split support for presidential pairingsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati JakartaMinor parties that did not garner significant votes in the April 5 general election are throwing their support behind the six pairings contesting the July 5 presidential election.

Typhoon kills six, cuts off towns in RP

Typhoon kills six, cuts off towns in RPPHILIPPINES: The Philippines declared a "state of calamity" in six provinces on Tuesday after Typhoon Nida killed at least six people and displaced thousands as it swept past the eastern part of the country.

JP/5/5Kampar

JP/5/5Kampar JP/16/O01 Kampar regent still suspended: MinisterRidwan Max Sijabat JakartaMinister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno insisted on Tuesday that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer was only temporarily suspended following weeks of massive protests against him in February.

3 x 15

3 x 15JP/7/F03 Old faces won't bring back the New Order govt Christian Chua Jakarta2. Paulo -- UN must devise a coherent exit strategy from East Timor2 X 21 UN needs coherent strategy to exit from East Timor Paulo Gorjao Lisabon3.

Malaysia's ICB takes over Bumiputera

Malaysia's ICB takes over Bumiputera JAKARTA: State-owned investment company PT Danareksa decided late on Monday to sell its controlling stake in mid-size Bank Bumiputera to Malaysian-based ICB Financial Holdings Ltd., after declaring the company the highest bidder.

No schooling for 5,000 TKI children

No schooling for 5,000 TKI childrenFrom Koran TempoSome 5,000 children of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) in Malaysia have had no schooling, not even elementary education, particularly in Sabah, as indicated by Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea.

JP/5/focus

JP/5/focusPolice chief may be fired for expelling reporter PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Arjunan Walan said on Tuesday he was considering replacing a subdistrict police chief for expelling a journalist from his office.Pahandut Police precinct chief Adj. Comr.

NU activists on hunger strike

NU activists on hunger strike SEMARANG: Nine Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) activists went on a hunger strike here on Tuesday to protest the General Elections Commission (KPU) for disqualifying former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid from the July 5 presidential election on medical grounds.

GMI, PermataBank offer car financing

GMI, PermataBank offer car financingJAKARTA: PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) and PermataBank launched on Monday a special vehicle financing program offered to Indonesian customers.The financing package allows customers to by any model from Chevrolet's range with a simple down payment of just 15%...

What Aceh really needs

What Aceh really needs On the face of it, things seem to be going rather well in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam. Why else would the government decide to revoke martial law over this westernmost Indonesian province and institute a civil emergency? In terms of timing, of course, the decision is quite...

JP/5/5Kampar

JP/5/5KamparKampar regent still suspended: MinisterRidwan Max Sijabat JakartaMinister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno insisted on Tuesday that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer was only temporarily suspended following weeks of massive protests against him in February.

Each president, VP candidate to be guarded by 56 police officers

Each president, VP candidate to be guarded by 56 police officersAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The National Police will assign officers from regional police forces across the country to provide security for presidential and vice presidential candidates until the presidential inauguration in October.Brig.

TV Program: Wednesday, May 19, 2004

TV Program: Wednesday, May 19, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

1. PRICE ( 2 X 28 )

1. PRICE ( 2 X 28 ) JP/14/M01 Oil prices are far below late 1970s levels in real terms 2. EU ( 2 X 20 ) EU 'flexible' on WTO farm tariffs 3. TIMOR ( 1 x 28) WB warns of East Timor corruption

Contest for fun teaching activity

Contest for fun teaching activity JAKARTA: In an attempt to improve the quality of education, the Citibank Peka and Hope Worldwide Indonesia foundation are sponsoring the CitiSuccess Fund by inviting high school teachers in Jakarta, Depok, Bekasi and Tangerang to submit teaching activity proposals...

Pertamina clarifies

Pertamina clarifies We would like to respond to, as well as clarify, some information from an article titled Hazardous waste poses headache for Pertamina that appeared in The Jakarta Post on May 17.PT Prasadha Pamunah Limbah Industri (PPLi) and Pertamina have recently developed a very positive...

Malaysia clarifies

Malaysia clarifies I wish to refer to your article Megawati blames greedy neighbors for illegal logging (The Jakarta Post, May 10).The Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta would like to clarify several issues in the article.

WB warns of East Timor corruption

WB warns of East Timor corruptionAgence France-Presse Dili East Timor has only a brief window to tackle corruption and mismanagement before they become entrenched, a World Bank official warned on Tuesday as foreign donors met to consider the government's funding needs.

JP/5/5Kampar

JP/5/5KamparKampar regent still suspended: MinisterRidwan Max Sijabat JakartaMinister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno insisted on Tuesday that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer was only temporarily suspended following weeks of massive protests against him in February.

JP/5/5Kampar

JP/5/5KamparKampar regent still suspended: MinisterRidwan Max Sijabat JakartaMinister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno insisted on Tuesday that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer was only temporarily suspended following weeks of massive protests against him in February.

Publishers dominate schools

Publishers dominate schoolsFrom Pikiran RakyatOn the eve of the beginning of the new school year in July 2004, some book publishers have made deals with elementary, junior high and high schools to supply them books.

Market price must serve as benchmark for ballot printing:BPKP

Market price must serve as benchmark for ballot printing:BPKPMoch. N. Kurniawan and M. Taufiqurrahman JakartaAn expert called on the General Elections Commission (KPU) Tuesday to use the market price as the benchmark for ballot printing costs amid growing indications that the previous printing...

JP/5/5Kampar

JP/5/5KamparKampar regent still suspended: MinisterRidwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Mnister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno insisted on Tuesday that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer was only temporarily suspended following weeks of massive protests against him in February.

In observance of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ holiday on

In observance of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ holiday on Thursday, May 20, 2004, The Jakarta Post will not be published. The Post will reappear on Friday (May. 19). -- Publisher

KL pledges to fight Islamic extremism

KL pledges to fight Islamic extremismMALAYSIA: Malaysia will fight Islamic extremism through "aggressive efforts" to explain the religion's peaceful message, the king on Tuesday told the first session of parliament since the government won a landslide victory in March elections.

Siberut's medicinal plants face extinction

Siberut's medicinal plants face extinctionSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, Contributor/PadangForty-eight-year-old Taroi Satoinang and three other men make their way along a forest path near Muntei village on South Siberut island.

Youths speak their minds through writing

Youths speak their minds through writingDewi Santoso, JakartaChildren of today play a crucial role in turning this country into a better place to live. Yet, with a lot of them having no access to education, what will happen to Indonesia?This question was raised by 14-year-old schoolgirl Ferina...

Aceh governor will not head civil emergency

Aceh governor will not head civil emergencyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaThe central government is set to establish a new administration that will be in charge of Aceh under a civil emergency in the province, citing the credibility of Governor Abdullah Puteh.

Transportation policy needs review

Transportation policy needs reviewFrom Media Indonesia The 3-in-1 policy on major roads in Jakarta has been extended to the afternoon (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), while a new busway corridor between Blok M and Kota is now operating.Nonetheless, the city's muddled traffic is not getting better.

1. HOSTAGE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. HOSTAGE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS GAM release more civilian hostages 2. MARKET: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Jakarta stocks tumble to five-month low 3. DPRD: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS 43 corrupt councillors get jail terms in Padang 4. ROY: 2 LINES, 27 COUNTS 'Tempo' lawyers urge court to haul Tomy up for perjury

43 councillors convicted of graft

43 councillors convicted of graftSyofiardi Bachyul, PadangIn an unprecedented measure in the country's recent history, a court here has virtually destroyed the legitimacy of a provincial legislative council.

INDONESIA: A bomb went off in Ambon, Maluku, on Monday night,

INDONESIA: A bomb went off in Ambon, Maluku, on Monday night, just hours after two Christian separatist flags flew across a Muslim area in a city still recovering from an outbreak of sectarian violence. The explosion, which occurred at 6:03 p.m.

Cementmaker loses Rp 14b in 2003

Cementmaker loses Rp 14b in 2003 Cement maker PT Semen Cibinong, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Holcim Ltd., recorded a loss of Rp 14 billion (US$1.5 million) last year due in part to a decline in exports.

Firm, MP criticize insurance bill

Firm, MP criticize insurance billMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe bill on social security will add a greater burden to employees, who will be required to pay premiums for their insurance, an insurance firm director said.

KPU officials named suspects

KPU officials named suspects TANGERANG: The police named on Monday the secretary and a member of the Tangerang Elections Commission (KPU) as suspects for tampering with the documents of a candidate to make it appear as if he had passed the election screening.

Philips seeks 33% of revenues from Asia

Philips seeks 33% of revenues from Asia SINGAPORE: Electronics giant Philips is looking to Asia for 33 percent of its global revenues by 2008, with most of the growth from China and India, a top executive said in a published interview on Monday.

KPPU urges govt to take over Telkom's network

KPPU urges govt to take over Telkom's networkRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Agency (KPPU), a monopoly watchdog, urged the government to take over the domestic telecommunications network backbone from state-owned telecom company PT Telkom to help ensure fair business...

Amoseas to expand geothermal plant

Amoseas to expand geothermal plantFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amoseas Indonesia, a unit of U.S.-based ChevronTexaco, says it will start the construction of a third geothermal power plant, to be called Darajat III in Garut, West Java, at the end of this year as part of its expansion...

Police officers arrested in Rp 100m extortion attempt

Police officers arrested in Rp 100m extortion attemptEvi Mariani and Abdul Khalik, JakartaTwo officers from the National Police crime division were arrested over the weekend by Jakarta Police detectives following a report that they had extorted Rp 100 million (US$11,236) from a suspected drug...

171 rebels moved from Aceh to Java jails

171 rebels moved from Aceh to Java jailsTiarma Siboro and Suherdjoko, Jakarta/SemarangThe Aceh authorities transferred on Monday 171 convicted Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels from jails in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province to prisons on Java island.

Nuclear technology being used in Madura to desalinate seawater

Nuclear technology being used in Madura to desalinate seawaterID Nugroho, SurabayaControversy over the government's plans to build a nuclear power plant (PLTN) in East Java's Madura in 2019 continue. But nuclear technology has in fact been utilized on the island since 2001.

RI on track to achieve Millennium Development Goals

RI on track to achieve Millennium Development Goals Dadan Wijaksana JakartaIndonesia has made significant progress toward achieving a set of global development targets set out by the United Nations under the Millennium Declaration, although extra efforts are still needed to accelerate the pace,...

'We cannot get safe food anymore'

'We cannot get safe food anymore'The government has issued warning against fish consumption caught in Jakarta Bay upon the discovery of dead fish on the beaches of Ancol, Kamal Muara and the Thousand Islands since May 7. The Jakarta Post asked a few residents how they would deal with the matter.

1. GAM (2 lines X 16)

1. GAM (2 lines X 16) Aceh rebels exiled to Java prisons 2. OTDA (2 X 24) Govt submits bills on regional autonomy laws 3. LAWS (1 X 24) Lawmaking to be more open 4. SJN (1 X 24) Firm, MP criticize insurance bill 5. ESSAY (1 X 28) Indonesian youths speak their minds through writing

Generals in the race, so why the fuss now?

Generals in the race, so why the fuss now?Pitan Daslani, Jakarta The nominations of Wiranto and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for the July 5 presidential election have been criticized in numerous circles and antimilitary demonstrations have been held in many areas of the country.