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[b]TNI to help

TNI to help release Fery2. MK ( 2 x 24)Court starts hearing electoral complaints3. UAN ( 2 x 21 )Students pessimistic, worried about tough UAN4. Truth (1 x 24)Military objects to 'truth' 5. Baasyir (1x 35)Ba'asyir refuses temporary release

Officers fired over campus attack

Officers fired over campus attackAndi Hajramurni, MakassarA police disciplinary committee dismissed here on Monday three high-ranking officers in South Sulawesi from their posts for their roles in a recent brutal attack on the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI), Makassar.

Elected Lampung councillor arrested

Elected Lampung councillor arrestedEvi Mariani and Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta/MedanA Lampung Democratic Party councillor was arrested on drugs charges on Monday while attending the party's presidential candidacy announcement at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan.

Illegal logging goes on unabated

Illegal logging goes on unabatedNethy Dharma Somba and Rusman, Jayapura/SamarindaIllegal logging continues unchecked in East Kalimantan province and Papua, Indonesia's westernmost province, sparking fears among government officials and environmentalists that pristine forests in the two provinces...

Civil society group sues KPU for perceived election failures

Civil society group sues KPU for perceived election failuresUrip Hudiono, JakartaA civil society group calling itself the People's Movement for a New Indonesia (GRIB) filed a civil suit on Monday with the Central Jakarta District Court against the General Elections Committee (KPU) for its perceived...

HI workers end dispute, reemployment on the cards

HI workers end dispute, reemployment on the cardsBambang Nurbianto, JakartaAfter nearly a month of negotiation, workers from Hotel Indonesia (HI) and Inna Wisata Hotel ended their dispute with the hotel management company, PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN), by accepting their dismissals under a...

Arsonists did not spare Ambon 'reconciliation school' in clash

Arsonists did not spare Ambon 'reconciliation school' in clashM. Azis Tunny, AmbonThe torching of a school on April 28 that served as a symbol of reconciliation appears to have put paid to the efforts to restore peace in Ambon through education -- for the time being at any rate.

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D; *Hamzah Haz to run for presidency with Gen. Agum Page 2 *TNI to help release Fery Page 4 *Thousands flee homes as floods hit Sulawesi, Kalimantan Page 5 *Gus Dur and the KPU: Rethinking discrimination Page 6 *City has fish to fry, but not to eat Page 8 *Chechnya buries slain leader, mulls future...

Susilo-Jusuf Kalla pairing registers with KPU

Susilo-Jusuf Kalla pairing registers with KPUM. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaA coalition of three political parties on Monday registered Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla as presidential and vice presidential candidates in the July 5 election, the first to register with...

Four-legged baby awaits parental consent

Four-legged baby awaits parental consentLeony Aurora, JakartaDoctors at Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital (RSCM), Central Jakarta, await consent from the parents of Ani, a four-legged baby from East Kalimantan, to carry out more complex tests necessary to determine further action.

Govt to launch Rp 3.5 trillion bonds

Govt to launch Rp 3.5 trillion bondsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government will issue a seven-year bond on May 25 through an open auction -- the fourth batch of bonds it has issued this year.The bonds are worth about Rp 3.

Indonesia goes down to China, relegated to play-off against NZ

Indonesia goes down to China, relegated to play-off against NZEva C. Komandjaja and Novan Iman Santosa, Jakarta Indonesia suffered a loss to China in their last Group A match in the Thomas Cup badminton championship here on Monday.

Military objects to 'truth'

Military objects to 'truth'Kurniawan Hari, JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday opened the debates of the bill on the truth and reconciliation commission with the Military/Police faction rejecting it outright before deliberations began.Spokesman for the Military/Police faction Maj.

Police trace origin of Pekanbaru bomb

Police trace origin of Pekanbaru bomb BATAM, Riau: After identifying suspects in the recent Pekanbaru bombing, police investigators are now trying to trace the origin of the explosives.Riau Provincial Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. S.

IMF: RI needs more reform for higher growth

IMF: RI needs more reform for higher growthDow Jones, Washington The International Monetary Fund lauded Indonesia's progress in economic reforms but also said that, for a sustained higher growth, the country needs further efforts, such as banking reforms.

Preventing conflicts within ASEAN

Preventing conflicts within ASEANPhilips Jusario Vermonte, Jakarta Two recent incidents in the southern part of Thailand and in Maluku province, Indonesia, should certainly serve as an eye opener for ASEAN.

Medan bombing suspects to face trial

Medan bombing suspects to face trialApriadi Gunawan and Ruslan Sangadji, Medan/PaluEight suspects in the January bombing incident in Medan, North Sumatra, are expected to stand trial soon as police handed over their case files to prosecutors on Monday.

1. HAMSYAH: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. HAMSYAH: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Hamzah Haz to run for presidency with Gen. Agum 2. TAUFIK: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Taufik in trouble over minor incidentbetter:Bad boy Taufik is in trouble again3. HASSAN: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS RI, Malaysia can safeguard Malacca Strait, U.S. says4.

RI ministers denied access to worker

RI ministers denied access to worker JAKARTA: The Minister for Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea and State Minister for Womens Empowerment Sri Rejeki were denied access to an Indonesian worker, Sundarti Suprianto, 24, at Singapore's Changi Women's Penitentiary.

Merpati pilot union against privatization plan

Merpati pilot union against privatization planTony Hotland, Jakarta The Association of Pilots of PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines has refused the management's plan to privatize the state-owned company, but failed to disclose any details regarding the refusal.

Tommy leaves hospital in chopper

Tommy leaves hospital in chopper JAKARTA: Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, son of former president Soeharto, was discharged from the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital on Monday and left the building in a helicopter.News portal detik.

Tax office moves ahead with new plan

Tax office moves ahead with new planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In relation to plans to raise income tax on stock transactions, the Directorate General of Taxation will soon meet with related institutions, including business associations, to hear views on the issue.

'Badminton only sport that we are proud of'

'Badminton only sport that we are proud of'The Thomas and Uber Cup badminton team championships kicked off in Jakarta on Friday and will run until May 16. The Badminton Association of Indonesia is hoping the event will be a success and that Indonesia will be able to retain the Thomas Cup.

City has fish for to fry, but not to eat

City has fish for to fry, but not to eatDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe Jakarta Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD) called on residents on Monday to temporarily stop consuming fish caught in Jakarta Bay.

Conjoined twins from Medan stable

Conjoined twins from Medan stableConjoined twins Angie and Angeli from Medan, North Sumatra, have been stable for the last two weeks, but doctors will await an improvement in their condition and for the results of several more tests before performing separation surgery.

The vote

The vote The nation, for only the 11th time since 1946, goes to the polls today to choose the country's chief executive. Not only is our future at stake, but apparently our past is involved too. The Commission on Elections' bloated list of voters includes -- by the Comelec chair's own admission --...

JP/12/SCORE

JP/12/SCOREUber Cup Group W China 5 Netherlands 0 Gong Ruina (Chn) def. Karina De Wit (Ned) 13-11, 11-5 Zhou Mi (Chn) def. Judith Meulendijks (Ned) 11-5, 10-13, 11-5 Xie Xingfang (Chn) def. Brenda Breenhakker (Ned) 11-2, 11-2 Yang Wei/Huang Sui (Chn) def.

Social insurance debate begins

Social insurance debate begins JAKARTA: The House of Representatives and the government, represented by ad interim coordinating minister for public welfare Malik Fadjar and Minister of Health Ashamed Sujudi, have started discussing the national social insurance system (SJSN) bill.

Taufik in trouble over minor insident

Taufik in trouble over minor insidentEvi Mariani and Novan Iman Santosa, JakartaIndonesian top shuttler Taufik Hidayat was reported to the Jakarta Police on Monday due to his involvement in a traffic incident at the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, just nine hours prior to his...

Proton considers tie-up with firms

Proton considers tie-up with firmsAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's national carmaker Proton is in talks with three foreign firms, including Britain's MG Rover group, for possible tie-ups but will not rush to sign on a strategic partner, a report said Monday.

Indonesia ready to supply LNG

Indonesia ready to supply LNGFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is ready to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Singapore's planned LNG terminal, a senior official said on Monday."Singapore has market potential, but not that great, so it won't be a problem," head of the Oil and...

Gus Dur and the KPU: Rethinking discrimination

Gus Dur and the KPU: Rethinking discriminationThomas Hidya Tjaya, Jakarta The issue of discrimination has recently reemerged in the political discourse in this country as it is gears up for the presidential election.

Market razed by fire in Semarang

Market razed by fire in Semarang SEMARANG: Fire razed the Karangjati market in Bergas, Semarang, on Sunday night, with more than 300 traders losing their stock worth some Rp 4 billion (US$ 470,588).Witnesses said a fire began in a kiosk belonging to a trader, Karno, and quickly spread into the...

Local couriers' services cheap but reliable

Local couriers' services cheap but reliable Joseph Kirschke Contributor JakartaIn 1998, Hubert Fournier was working as an organizer for a painting exhibition in Jakarta. Using a single courier, he sent out 1,000 invitations to people -- expats and locals alike -- across the city.

Court starts hearing electoral complaints

Court starts hearing electoral complaintsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaA petition filed by the Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) against the General Elections Commission (KPU) over the results of the legislative election became the first electoral case to be heard by the Constitutional Court on Monday.

East Timor judge issues arrest warrant for Wiranto

East Timor judge issues arrest warrant for WirantoAgencies, JakartaA United Nations-backed East Timor tribunal issued an arrest warrant on Monday for former Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto for his alleged crimes against humanity in 1999 when East Timor broke from Jakarta's rule.

Rupiah and interest rates

Rupiah and interest rates The move by Indonesia's central bank last week to significantly raise the ceiling interest rates on time deposits under the blanket guarantee scheme should be welcomed as a correct and timely measure to save the rupiah exchange rate from wild volatility.

Indonesia and Malaysia strike deal on labor recruitment

Indonesia and Malaysia strike deal on labor recruitmentDewi Santoso, JakartaAs of Aug. 10, 2004, Malaysian employers will be required to hire Indonesian migrant workers directly from authorized Indonesian labor exporting companies and pay the workers the prevailing wage of around RM 1,000 (US$262.

Infighting won't hurt NU: Experts

Infighting won't hurt NU: ExpertsA. Junaidi, JakartaThe political ambitions of some leaders of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may create friction within the nation's largest Muslim organization, but the conflict would not affect members at the grass roots, observers say.

Governor reelection postponed indefinitely

Governor reelection postponed indefinitely BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: New elections for the posts of Lampung governor and deputy, which were to be held last Saturday, have been postponed indefinitely after a council faction fielding candidates asked for more time.

Students pessimistic, worried about tough UAN

Students pessimistic, worried about tough UANThe Jakarta Post, Semarang/Medan/Ambon/KupangIt was only the first day of the final examinations, but students across the country were already worried about failing to get a pass grade of 4.01 in all subjects following a particularly tough English paper.

'Tempo' said to use press principles

'Tempo' said to use press principles JAKARTA: Two expert witnesses told the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday that the Tempo magazine article, 'Is Tomy in Tenabang?' had complied with all basic journalistic principles and contained no defamatory or provocative suggestions.

TNI agrees to help free Fery Santoro

TNI agrees to help free Fery SantoroTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) said it had agreed to ensure the safe transfer of around 100 civilians, including RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro, from Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels who have been holding them hostage for almost a year.

We need honest president

We need honest presidentFrom Koran TEMPOThe general chairman of the central executive board of Muhammadiyah, Syafi'i Ma'arif, has said there are now presidential candidates from the military because civilian leaders have failed in leading this country.

Govt warns of unauthorized banks

Govt warns of unauthorized banks BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The government has reminded prospective haj pilgrims to save up for their trip only in authorized banks.Director-General of Haj Affairs Taufiq Kamil said on Sunday that all prospective pilgrims should ignore offers and high- profile...

Thomas Cup

Thomas CupGroup A Indonesia vs. USA 5-0 First singles: Sony Dwi Kuncoro vs. Eric Go 15-4, 15-8 Second singles: Taufik Hidayat vs. Khan Bob Malaythong 15-2, 15-2 Third singles: Simon Santoso vs. Kevin Han 15-11, 15-4 Second doubles: Flandi Limpele/Eng Hian vs.

RI Uber squad looks to

RI Uber squad looks to bounce back against DutchNovan Iman Santosa and Zakki Hakim Jakarta After being hammered by China, the Indonesian women hope to capitalize on the absence of Mia Audina when they meet the Netherlands in their Uber Cup Group W match here on Sunday.

Golkar picks Gus Solah As VP candidate

Golkar picks Gus Solah As VP candidateThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGolkar leader Akbar Tandjung said early on Sunday that his party was was nearly set to name Solahuddin "Gus Solah" Wahid as the running mate for Wiranto, but his brother, Gus Dur's surprise announcement later in the day threw that plan...

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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Education-expat-parentsFor many expats, tuition fee not really an issue Joseph Kirschke Contributor Jakarta Altogether, expatriates with children in Jakarta have 17 international schools to choose from.

Local couriers' services cheap but reliable

Local couriers' services cheap but reliable Joseph Kirschke Contributor JakartaIn 1998, Hubert Fournier was working as an organizer for a painting exhibition in Jakarta. Using a single courier, he sent out 1,000 invitations to people -- expats and locals alike -- across the city.